Canon printer PIXMA iP4600 User Manual

							Getting Started
Make sure to read this manual before using the printer. Please keep it in hand for future reference.
iP4600
=Read Me First=
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Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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.
Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other 
countries.
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Model Number: K10323(iP4600)
Contents
S y m b o l s
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The following symbols are used to mark important instructions.  
Observe these instructions.
Instructions that must be observed for safe operation.
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or 
material damage.
Descriptions for operations that take some time to complete. Additional explanations.Check the Box Contents
Turn the Power On
Install the Print Head Install the Ink Tanks
Install the Software
Loading Paper
After Installing the Printer 
						

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Check the Box Contents
Before turning on the printer, remove all the protective sheets.
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power cord
 Print Head   ink tank 
Manuals
Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and on-screen manuals)
Warranty
 MP-101  paper (for Automatic  Print Head  Alignment)
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A USB cable is necessary to connect the printer with your computer.
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Turn the Power On
Plug in the power cord on the left side at the 
back of the printer and connect the other end 
to the wall outlet. Press the  
ON   button  (A) to turn on the printer. Confirm that the   POWER   lamp  (B) lights 
green.
Do NOT connect the USB cable at this stage.
• The printer may make some operating noises. 
This is normal operation.
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(B)
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(C)
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Install the  Print Head 
Open the  Paper Output Tray  (A) 
and the  Top Cover  (B).Raise the  Print Head Lock Lever  (D).
Firmly raise the  Print Head Lock Lever  until it stops. (The  Print 
Head Lock Lever  may feel heavy.)
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If the  Print Head Holder  does not move, make sure that the 
printer is turned on.
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The  Print Head Holder  (C) comes 
out. (This is where you install the 
 Print Head .)
Do not handle the  Print Head  
roughly such as applying them 
excessive pressure or dropping 
them.
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The  Print Head Holder  makes a 
noise as it moves. This is normal 
operation.
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Remove the  Print Head  from 
the silver package.Remove and discard the orange 
protective cap.
Tilt the  Print Head  and set it in place. Lower the  Print Head Lock Lever  
(D) completely.
There may be some transparent or light blue ink on the inside of the bag\
 the  Print 
Head  comes in, or the inside of the protective cap - this has no effect on print 
quality. Be careful not to get ink on yourself when handling these items. Be ca\
reful 
not to stain your hands.
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Do not knock the  Print Head  against the sides of the Holder.
Pinch the  Print Head Lock Lever  fi rmly and lower it gently.
Once you have installed the  Print Head , do not remove them unnecessarily.
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Install the  Print Head  
						

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Install the  Ink Tanks 
Pull the orange tape (1) in the 
direction of the arrow to peel off 
the protective film and remove 
the film (2) completely.
Do not hold the sides of the  ink tank ; ink may splash.
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Do not handle the  ink tanks  roughly such 
as applying them excessive pressure or 
dropping them.
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While pressing down with your left thumb, twist 
off the orange protective cap (A) located on the 
bottom of the  ink tank .
If the  Print Head Holder  moves to the right, 
close and reopen the  Top Cover .
Be sure to use the supplied  ink tanks .
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Install all the other  ink tanks  in the same way.
Install all the  ink tanks . Wait until the  POWER   lamp  lights green 
(about 6 minutes) and go to the next step.
The printer may make some operating 
noises when preparing to print. This is 
normal operation.
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Close the  Top Cover .
Make sure all the  
Ink   lamp  lights red.
• Once you have installed the  ink tanks , do not 
remove them unnecessarily.
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If an  Alarm    lamp  (C) fl ashes orange, make 
sure that the  Print Head  and the  ink tanks  are 
correctly installed.
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Press the  
PUSH  mark on the  ink tank  until it 
clicks into place.
Make sure the   Ink   lamp  lights red.
I n s t a l l   t h e    I n k   Ta n k  
Match the labels when installing.
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Install the  Ink Tanks  
						

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Install the Software
To use the printer by connecting it to a computer, software including 
the drivers need to be copied (installed) to the computer's hard disk.
Macintosh (P.16) Windows (P.8)
Quit all running applications before installation.
You need to log on as the administrator (or a member of the Administrators 
group).
Do not switch users during the installation process.
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. 
 Mac OS 9 ,  Mac OS X Classic  environments, or  Mac OS X v.10.3.8  or earlier 
are not supported.
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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 . 
						

							
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If the Found New Hardware or Found 
New Hardware Wizard screen appears:
Windows
Press the  ON button (A) to TURN OFF THE 
PRINTER. Turn on the computer, then insert the 
Setup  
CD-ROM  into the CD-ROM drive. 
The setup program should run automatically.
Operating noise continues for about 30 seconds until 
the printer turns off. Make sure that the POWER lamp 
(B) stops flashing.
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Windows XP/2000
Go to Step 
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Go to Step 
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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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Click 
Cancel  to quit the screen.
Proceed from 
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Remove the USB cable connected 
to your computer.
The screen may close. In this case, 
proceed from 
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