Canon Pixma Ix7000 Quick Start Guide


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B C
Set Up the Printer
Install the Ink Tanks
Handle the ink tanks carefully. Do not drop or 
apply excessive pressure to them.
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Remove the ink tank from its package.
Do not hold the sides of the ink tank; ink may splash.
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If the Top Cover is left open for more than 10 
minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the 
right. In this case, close and reopen the Top 
Cover.
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Be sure to use the supplied ink tanks.
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Remove and discard the orange protective cap (A) located on 
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Set Up the Printer
Tilt the ink tank, then insert it under the label and against the back en\
d of 
the slot. Press the PUSH mark on the ink tank firmly until it clicks.
When the installation is completed properly, the Ink lamp lights red.
Make sure that the color of the label matches the ink tank.
Match the labels when installing.
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D
Set Up the Printer
Close the Top Cover (D).
Wait for about 2 minutes until the  POWER lamp (green) (E) stops flashing 
and stays lit then operating noise stops, and go to the next step. 
Do not open the Top Cover while the lamp is flashing. 
The printer vibrates while the lamp is flashing because ink is stirred inside 
the printer.
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Install all the other ink tanks in the same way.
Install all the ink tanks.
Make sure all the 
Ink lamps light red.
Once you have installed the ink...


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A
Set Up the Printer
Install the Clear Ink Tank
Remove the orange tape in the direction of the 
arrow from the clear ink tank.
Open the Clear Ink Tank Cover (A).
Open the Clear Ink Tank Locking Cover (B).
Pinch the tab and push back to open.
 


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C
Set Up the Printer
If an Alarm lamp (C) flashes orange, make sure that the clear ink tank are 
correctly installed.
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Insert the clear ink tank straight. Replace the Clear Ink Tank Locking Cover, 
then press the center firmly until it clicks. Close the Clear Ink Tank Cover.
Once you have installed the clear ink tank, do not 
remove it unnecessarily.
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To Use the Printer by Connecting to a Computer
P r e p a r a t i o n   f o r   S e t u p
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Select Connection Method
To use the printer by connecting it to a computer, software 
including the drivers needs to be copied (installed) to the 
computer's hard disk, and setting configured according to the 
connection method. Read the following carefully before starting 
setup. The installation process takes about 20 minutes. (The 
installation time varies depending on the computer environment 
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Macintosh 
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To Use the Printer by Connecting to a Computer
Select the method to connect the printer to the computer according to yo\
ur system environment.
Wired LAN ConnectionUSB Connection
This is recommended when you use the printer on only one computer.
This is recommended when using the printer on a computer connected to a \
network.
Setup Additional Computers
Perform only the software installation on the computer you want to use....

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To Use the Printer by Connecting to a Computer
TURN OFF THE PRINTER (A).
It takes about 1 minute until the 
printer turns off.
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USB Connection
Connect the printer to the 
computer with a USB cable.
Make sure the printer is turned on.
The USB Port is located on the right 
side at the back of the printer. The 
lower port is for USB.
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If the 
Found New Hardware  or 
Found New Hardware Wizard  
dialog box appears:
□
The dialog box may close. In this 
case, proceed from step 
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Click  Cancel...

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Windows XP/20004
Windows Vista
To Use the Printer by Connecting to a Computer
Turn on the computer, then insert the 
Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM 
drive.
The setup program will start 
automatically.
If the program does not start 
automatically, double-click the CD-ROM 
icon in Computer or My Computer.  
When the CD-ROM contents appear, 
double-click 
MSETUP4.EXE.
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Click Run Msetup4.exe on 
the AutoPlay screen, then 
click Continue on the User 
Account Control dialog box.
If the 
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To Use the Printer by Connecting to a Computer
Click Easy Install.
The drivers, application software, 
and on-screen manuals are installed 
all together.
If you want to select particular items 
to install, click Custom Install.
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Click Install.
If you are using Internet Explorer 7 
or later, you can use the Web print 
software Easy-WebPrint EX. An 
internet connection is required for 
installation. (It is also possible to 
install this software later.)
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Click Easy...