Canon printer PIXMA iP4820 User Manual

Make sure to read this manual before using the printer. Please keep it in hand for future reference.
Getting Started
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Instructions including important information.
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In this guide, Windows 7 operating system is referred to as Windows 7 
and Windows Vista operating system as Windows Vista.
In this guide, the screens are based on Windows 7 Home Premium 
and Mac OS X v.10.6.x. (Unless noted otherwise, the...

Describes how to set up and use 
your printer. Introduces the printer 
and its functions, the included 
manuals and application software.
G e t t i n g   S t a r t e d 
( t h i s   m a n u a l )
Describes basic operations 
and media, and gives 
an introduction to other 
functions available.
Describes various operating 
procedures to make full use 
of printer.
Describes troubleshooting 
tips for problems you may 
encounter when using the 
printer.
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Preparation
Do not install the printer 
where an object may 
fall on it. In addition, do 
not place any object on 
the top of the printer. It 
may fall into the printer 
when opening covers, 
resulting in malfunction.
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A USB cable is necessary to connect the printer with your 
computer.
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Make sure all the following items are supplied.Remove all orange tape and 
protective materials from the inside 
and outside of the printer.1. Print Head
2.  Ink tanks (5: BK, M, C, PGBK, Y)
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1 Preparation
When removing the power plug, make sure that the POWER lamp is 
not lit before removing the plug. Removing the power plug while the 
POWER lamp lights up or flashes may cause drying and clogging of 
the Print Head, resulting in poor printing.
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When it is necessary to turn off the printer
Be sure to follow the procedure below.
It may take up to 35 seconds until the printer turns off.
1. Press the ON button to turn off the printer.
2.  Make sure that the 
POWER lamp is not...

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Install the Print HeadOpen the Paper Output Tray (A).Open the Top Cover (B).The Print Head Holder (C) moves 
to the installation position.
If the Print Head Holder does not move, 
make sure that the printer is turned on. 

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2 Install the Print Head
Firmly lift the part (D) of the Print Head Lock Lever in the Print Hea\
d 
Holder until it stops.
Remove the Print Head from the 
silver package.
Remove the orange protective cap.
Do not touch the inside (E) or metal parts (F) of the Print Head. The 
printer may not print properly if you touch them.
There may be some 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 
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2 Install the Print Head
Tilt the Print Head forward and set it in place as shown.Hold the Print Head Lock Lever firmly and lower it completely.
Do not knock the Print Head against the sides of the holder.•Once you have installed the Print Head, do not remove it 
unnecessarily.
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Install the Ink Tanks
1. Remove the orange tape 
completely.
2.  Remove the protective film 
completely.
Handle the ink tanks carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to 
them.
Be sure to use the supplied ink tanks.
If the orange tape remains on the L-shape air hole, ink may splash or th\
e 
printer may not print properly.
If you push the sides of the ink tank with the L-shape air hole blocked,\
 ink 
may splash.
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Hold the ink tank with the orange 
protective cap (A)...

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3 Install the Ink Tanks
Tilt the ink tank, then insert it 
under the label and against 
the back end 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 all the other ink tanks 
in the same way according to 
the color order indicated on 
the label.Make sure that the color of the 
label matches the ink tank.
Close the Top Cover (E).
The POWER lamp (green) (G) flashes for about 5...

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Quit all applications before installation.
Log on as the administrator (or a member of the 
Administrators group).
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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. The 
installation process takes about 20 minutes. (The 
installation time varies depending on the computer 
environment or the number of application software to 
be installed.)
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If you connect the printer via USB cable before...