Canon Pixma Mp980 Quick Start Guide

							
  
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Confirm the message on the LCD (E) and press the OK 
button.
Print Head Alignment takes about 7 minutes to complete. 
Wait until the pattern is printed, then go to the next step.
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Load a sheet of supplied speciality paper (MP-101) in the Rear Tray (D).
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Be sure to use the supplied speciality paper (MP-101) for Automatic Print Head Alignment.
MP-101 cannot be fed from the Cassette. Load it in the Rear Tray.
MP-101 has the front and back sides. Load it with the whiter side facing\
 up.
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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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Make sure that a pattern similar to the one shown in the 
illustration is printed.
When an error message is displayed on the LCD, refer to "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" in "Troubleshooting" in the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.
The pattern is printed in black and blue.
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For details, refer to "22 Loading Paper" on page 58.
Close the Paper Output Tray to make it easier to pull out the Cassette.
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Confirm the message on the LCD (E), then load plain paper into the Cassette (F) and 
press the OK button.
The standby screen is displayed on the LCD.
 
						

							
  
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Confirming the Setup Flow
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Before starting setup, decide on the most suitable connection method for the machine.
This machine can be used over a wireless or wired LAN, as well as via USB connection.
Wireless LANUSBWired LAN
Before connecting the machine to the network, confirm that configuration of the computer and network devices (router, access point, etc.) is complete, and that the computer can connect to t\
he network. For the procedures to connect a network device to the computer and set them up, refer to the manual of y\
our network device or contact its manufacturer.
The machine cannot be used over a wired and wireless LAN at the same tim\
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RouterAccess point
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Quit all running applications before installation.
Log into a user account with the administrator privilege.
Do not switch user accounts during installation.
It may be necessary to restart your computer during the installation pro\
cess. 
Follow the on-screen instructions and click OK, and do not remove the Setup CD-ROM during restarting. The installation resumes from where it left off when your computer has been restarted.
Since Mac OS 9, Mac OS X Classic environments, Mac OS X v.10.3.8 or earlier are not supported.
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Ad-hoc mode is not supported.
If you connect to a network that is not protected with security measures\
, there is a risk of disclosing data such as your personal information to a third p\
arty.
The machine may communicate with other access points used in the vicinit\
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The machine supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) and WCN (Windows Connect Now) in addition to the conventional wireless LAN settings. As for WCN, "WCN-UFD" that requires a USB flash drive is supported.
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Notes on Wireless LAN Connection□
A router and LAN cable are required to connect the machine to a wired LAN\
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Note on Wired LAN Connection□
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, and setting configured 
according to the connection method. In addition, configure the machine's LAN settings to connect to the network. Read the following carefully before starting setup.
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.
Notes on Setup□
Before connecting the machine to the network, confirm that configuration of the computer and network devices (router, access point, etc.) complete, and that the computer can connect to the network.
For information on how to confirm the settings of the access point, refer to your access point's instruction manual or contact its manufacturer. For example,
Disable Stealth (closed network) functionConfirm MAC addressDisable the access point's IP address
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Notes on Network Connection□
The configuration, router functions, setup procedures and security functions of the network device vary depending on your environment. For details, refe\
r to your device’s instruction manual or contact its manufacturer.
If the firewall function of your security software is turned on the warning message may appear that Canon software is attempting to access the network. If the warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access.
In an office setup, consult your network administrator.
If a screen not specified in the procedure or an error message appears during setup, refer to “5 The following screen is displayed during setup” in the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.
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Which connection method do you intend to use?
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8(P.15)9(P.18)1 3(P.31)
1 4(P.34)1 5(P.39)
7(P.14)8(P.15)1 0(P.19)1 3(P.31)
7(P.14)1 4(P.34)1 6(P.40)1 9(P.47)
7(P.14)8(P.15)1 3(P.31)1 1(P.23)
7(P.14)1 4(P.34)1 9(P.47)1 7(P.42)
2 1(P.53)8(P.15)1 3(P.31)
2 0(P.50)8(P.15)1 2(P.28)1 3(P.31)
2 0(P.50)1 4(P.34)1 8(P.46)1 9(P.47)
8(P.15)1 2(P.28)1 3(P.31)
1 4(P.34)1 8(P.46)1 9(P.47)
Is this your first time connecting the machine to the network?
Network
Yes
No
Wired LAN
Wireless LAN
1 2(P.28)
To set up an additional computer
USB
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Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel (A) or the 
[ or ] button to select Settings, then 
press the OK button.
Select Device 
settings, then press 
the OK button.
Select LAN settings, 
then press the OK 
button.
Select Change 
wireless/wired, then 
press the OK button.
Select either to the 
connection method, 
then press the OK 
button.
Setup the Machine and the Computer
Machine's LAN Setting
Next, read "Install the Software" !
Windows
Macintosh
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Click Cancel to quit the screen.
Proceed from .
Remove the USB cable connected to 
your computer.
(A)
The screen may close. In this case, proceed 
from .
Install the Software
Setup the Machine and the Computer
Windows
Turn on the computer, then insert the 
Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Operating noise continues for about 30 seconds until the machine turns off. Make sure that the POWER lamp (B) stops flashing.
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Press the ON button (A) to TURN 
OFF THE MACHINE.
The setup program should run automatically.
If the program does not start automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon on the computer. When the CD-ROM contents appear, double-click MSETUP4.EXE.
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If the Found New Hardware or Found New 
Hardware Wizard screen appears:
(B)
Windows Vista
Windows XP/
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Go to Step .
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Windows VistaWindows Vista
AutoPlay screen appears, 
click Run Msetup4.exe.
User Account Control screen 
appears, click Continue.
If the same screen reappears in 
subsequent steps, click Continue.
Click Easy Install.
The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed automatically.
If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.•
 
						

							
  
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USB
Wired LAN
(P.28)
Wireless LAN
Additional 
Computer
(P.18)
(P.19)
(P.23)
(P.28)
(P.28)
Go to either of the following procedures 
according to your connection method!
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Read the License Agreement screen 
carefully and click Yes.
Installation starts.
Follow any on-screen instructions to install the software.•
Click Install.
Move the cursor over items to display 
explanations.
WPS
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USB
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Windows
When the Printer Connection screen appears, connect the machine to the computer with a 
USB cable, then turn on the machine.
USB Connection
Setup the Machine and the Computer
Next, read "13 Information" on page 31!
When the machine is recognized by the computer, a message appears on the screen.
If you cannot go to the next procedure after 10 minutes, click Help and confirm the message.
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The USB port is located on the right side at the back of the machine.•
On the Setup Method screen, select Use the 
printer via USB, then click Next.