Canon PIXMA MX459 Setup guide

MX450 series
Online Manual
Read Me First
Useful Functions Available on the Machine
Overview of the Machine
English

Read Me First
Notes on Online Manual Usage
Operating Environment
How to Print
Notes on Online Manual Usage
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center if you find any incorrect or missing information.
• In principle, the descriptions in this guide are based on the product at the time of its initial sale.
•This guide does not disclose the manuals of all the products sold by Canon.
See the manual supplied with the product when using a product that is not described in this guide.
Operating Environment
The following environment is recommended for the use of this guide.
•Recommended Operating System
Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7 SP1, Windows Vista SP1, Vista SP2, Windows XP SP3 (32-bit
only)
•Recommended Web Browser
Internet Explorer 8 or later
(Allow cookies and enable JavaScript in browser settings.)
How to Print
Use the print function of your Web browser to print this guide.
To print background colors and images, follow the steps below to display the Page Setup dialog box,
then select the Print Background Colors and Images checkbox.
•In Internet Explorer 9 or 10
Select (Tools) > Print > Page setup....
•In Internet Explorer 8
1. Press the Alt key to display the menus.
2. Select Page Setup... from the File menu.

Symbols Used in This Document
Warning
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of
the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.
Caution
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect
operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.
Important
Instructions including important information. To avoid damage and injury or improper use of the product, be
sure to read these indications.
Note
Instructions including notes for operation and additional explanations.
Basic
Instructions explaining basic operations of your product.

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• Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other
countries.
•Windows Vista is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other
countries.
•Internet Explorer is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or
other countries.
•Mac, Mac OS, AirPort, Safari, Bonjour, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries. AirPrint and the AirPrint logo are trademarks of Apple Inc.
•IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under
license.
•Adobe, Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Lightroom, Adobe RGB and Adobe RGB (1998) are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other
countries.
• Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Canon Inc.
• All other company names and products mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
Note
The formal name of Windows Vista is Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.

Search Tips
You can search for target pages by entering keywords in the search window.
Important
When performing a search by entering the product's model name, enter only the first two digits of the
number in the model name.
Example: When searching for MX452
Enter "MX45"
•Searching for Functions
You can find target pages easily by entering your product's model name and a keyword for the function
you want to learn about.
Example: When your product is MX450 series and you want to learn how to load paper
Enter "MX45 load paper" in the search window and perform a search
•Troubleshooting Errors
You can obtain more accurate search results by entering your product's model name and a support
code.
Example: When your product is MX450 series the following error screen appears
Enter "MX45 1003" in the search window and perform a search
•Searching for Application Functions
You can find target pages easily by entering your application's name and a keyword for the function
you want to learn about.

Example: When you want to learn how to print collages with My Image Garden
Enter "My Image Garden collage" in the search window and perform a search
•Searching for Reference Pages
You can search for reference pages described in this guide by entering your product's model name
and a page title.
You can find reference pages more easily by entering the function name as well.
Example: When you want to browse the page referred to by the following sentence on a scanning
procedure page in the Online Manual for MX450 series
Refer to "Color Settings Tab" for your model from Home of the Online Manual for details.
Enter "MX45 scan Color Settings Tab" in the search window and perform a search

Window Used in Operation Explanation
In this guide, most of the operations are described based on the windows displayed when Windows 7
operating system Home Premium (called Windows 7 below) is used.

Overview of the Machine
Main Components and Basic Operations
Main Components
About the Power Supply of the Machine
LCD and Operation Panel
Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols
Loading Paper / Originals
Loading Paper
Loading Originals
Inserting the USB Flash Drive
Replacing a FINE Cartridge
Replacing a FINE Cartridge
Checking the Ink Status
Maintenance
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect
Performing Maintenance from a Computer
Cleaning the Machine
Changing the Machine Settings
Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer
Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD
Information about Network Connection
Useful Information about Network Connection
About Network Communication
Changing and Confirming Network Settings
Screens for Network Connection of IJ Network Tool
Other Screens of IJ Network Tool
Appendix for Network Communication
Tips for Ensuring Optimal Printing Quality
Useful Information about Ink
Key Points to Successful Printing
Be Sure to Make Paper Settings after Loading Paper
Canceling a Print Job
Key to Enjoying Consistent Printing Quality
Precautions for Safe Transport of the Machine
Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images
Specifications

Maintenance
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect
Performing Maintenance from a Computer
Cleaning the Machine

Changing the Machine Settings
Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer
Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD