Canon Pixma Mp640 Quick Start Guide

							
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Hardware Setup
Install the Ink Tanks
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.
Install in a well-lit environment.
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Make sure that the color of the label matches the ink tank.
 
						

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Hardware Setup
Install the Ink Tanks
If an error message is displayed on the LCD, make sure that the Print He\
ad and the 
ink tanks are correctly installed.
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Close the Scanning Unit (Cover) (E).
Wait until the LCD changes as shown in the illustration (about 5 
minutes) and go to the next step.
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The machine may make some operating noises when preparing to 
print. This is normal operation.
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Install all the other ink tanks in the same way.
Once you have installed the ink tanks, do not remove them 
unnecessarily.
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Make sure all the 
Ink lamps light red.
Install all the ink tanks.
Make sure that the Inner 
Cover (D) is closed by 
touching it with your 
hand.
 
						

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Hardware Setup
Align the Print Head
Align the Print Head for better print results.Extend the Output Tray Extension (C).
Load a sheet of supplied specialty paper (
Matte 
Photo Paper MP-101) in the Rear Tray (A) by 
referring to steps 
 to  in "Loading Paper" 
on page 49.
Be sure to use MP-101 for Automatic Print Head 
Alignment.
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MP-101 cannot be fed from the Cassette. Load it in 
the Rear Tray.
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MP-101 has front and back sides. Load it so that the 
cut corner (B) is at the top right.
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Confirm the message on the LCD and press the 
OK 
button.
Print Head Alignment takes about 5 minutes to 
complete.
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For details on media sizes and types you can use, refer to 
"Loading Paper" in the on-screen manual: 
Basic Guide.
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This takes about 5 minutes.
Use a sheet of supplied specialty paper (
Matte 
Photo Paper MP-101) for alignment. Wait until the pattern is printed, then go to the next 
step.
 
						

							
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Hardware Setup
Align the Print Head
Make sure that a pattern similar to 
the one shown in the illustration is 
printed.
The pattern is printed in black and blue.
• When an error message is displayed on 
the LCD, press the OK button to clear 
the error, then go to the next step. After 
the installation is complete, perform Print 
Head Alignment by referring to "When 
Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are 
Incorrect" in the on-screen manual: 
Basic Guide.
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For details, refer to "Loading Paper" on page 47.
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The standby screen is displayed on the LCD.
Print Head Alignment is now complete.
Remove the printed paper, then close 
the Paper Output Tray (D).
Confirm the message on the LCD, follow the procedure below to load plain paper into the Cassette (E), then press the 
OK button.
Slide the Paper Guide to align with the actual size of the paper. 
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Slide the Paper Guide against the left edge of the paper. Load paper along the right edge of the Cassette.
 
						

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USB Connection
Select Connection Method
Go to "[USB Connection] Install the Software" on page 14.Go to "Select Connection Type" on page 20.
Select the method to connect the machine to the computer according to yo\
ur system environment.
Network Connection
This is the recommended installation when you use the machine on single \
computer, which is not networked.
This is the recommended installation when you use the machine on a compu\
ter connected to a network. Use the machine over a wireless or wired 
connection.
Wireless 
or Wired 
Connection
Internet
Select Connection Method
Connecting the Machine to the Network (Initial Setup)
 
						

							USB Connection
If the Found New Hardware  or Found New 
Hardware Wizard  dialog box appears:
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Click 
Cancel  to quit the dialog box.
Proceed from 
.
Remove the USB cable connected to your 
computer.
The dialog box may close. In this case, proceed from .
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Install the Software
Quit all running applications before installation.
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To use the machine by connecting it to a computer, software including the drivers 
needs to be copied (installed) to the computer's hard disk. The installation 
process takes about 20 minutes. (The installation time varies depending\
 on the 
computer environment or the number of applications to be installed.)
The screens below are based on Windows Vista operating system Ultimate 
Edition (hereafter referred to as "Windows Vista") and Mac OS X v.10.5.x.
Log on as the administrator (or a member of the Administrators group).
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Do not switch users during the installation process.
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It may be necessary to restart your computer during the installation pro\
cess. Follow the on-
screen instructions and do not remove the  Setup CD-ROM during restarting. The installation 
resumes once your computer has restarted.
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Mac OS 9, Mac OS X Classic environments, or Mac OS X v.10.3.8 or earlier are not 
supported.
• Internet connection may be required during the installation. Connection \
fees apply.
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If you connect a USB cable to the machine before 
installation of the drivers, this screen appears.
USB cable
For a USB connection, a USB cable is required.
USB Connection
 
						

							
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USB Connection
Install the Software
Turn on the computer, then 
insert the Setup CD-ROM into 
the CD-ROM drive.
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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TURN OFF THE 
MACHINE (A).
Operating noise continues 
for about 30 seconds until 
the machine turns off.
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Connect the machine to 
the computer with a USB 
cable.
Make sure the machine is 
turned on.
The USB Port is located on 
the right side at the back of 
the machine. The lower port 
is for USB.
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Turn on the computer, then 
insert the Setup CD-ROM into 
the CD-ROM drive.
The setup program will start 
automatically.
For Windows Vista/
XP
□
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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USB Connection
Install the Software
Double-click the Setup icon of the CD-ROM folder to proceed to the following screen. 
Enter your administrator name and password, then click  OK.
If the CD-ROM folder does not open automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon on the desktop.
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If you do not know your administrator name or password, click  Help, then follow the on-screen 
instructions.
Click Run Msetup4.exe on the AutoPlay screen, then click Continue on the User 
Account Control dialog box.
If the  User Account Control dialog box reappears in following steps, click  Continue.
Windows Vista
Windows XP/2000
 
						

							
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USB Connection
Install the Software
Click Easy Install.
The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed a\
ll 
together.
Click Install.
For Windows Vista/XPIf 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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If you want to select particular items to install, click  Custom Install.
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USB Connection
Install the Software
Important Information for the Installation
The product serial number is required when 
registering the product. The serial number is 
located inside the machine (as shown in the 
illustration).If you can agree to Extended Survey Program, 
click Agree. 
If you click Do not agree, the Extended Survey 
Program will not be installed.  
(This has no effect on the machine's functionality.)
The screen does not appear on Mac OS X 
v.10.3.9.
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Necessary Information for the User 
Registration
□
About Extended Survey Program
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When opening the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B), the 
Print Head Holder moves automatically.
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Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed 
with the software installation.
Select 
Use the printer via USB , then click 
Next.