Canon printer PIXMA iP4820 User Manual

							
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4 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, then double-
click MSETUP4.EXE.
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If you are using Windows, the setup 
program starts automatically.
Press the ON button (A) to TURN 
OFF THE PRINTER.
Click Run Msetup4.exe on the AutoPlay screen, then click 
Yes or Continue on the User Account Control dialog box.
If the User Account Control dialog box reappears in following 
steps, click Yes or Continue.
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.
If you do not know your administrator name or password, 
click the help button, then follow the on-screen instructions.
Windows 7/Windows Vista
Windows XP
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04 Install the Software
Click Install.Click Easy Install.
The drivers, application software, and on-screen 
manuals are installed.
If you want to select particular items to 
install, click Custom Install.
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Important Information for the 
Installation
When the Printer Connection 
screen appears, connect the printer 
to the computer with a USB cable.
After connecting the cable, TURN 
ON THE PRINTER.
USB Port□
Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the 
software installation. 
						

							
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4 Install the Software
When the serial number is not 
displayed on the registration screen 
automatically, input the serial 
number located inside the printer 
(as shown in the illustration). 
Necessary Information for the 
User Registration
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If the power is on, the 
Print Head Holder will 
move when the Top Cover 
(H) is opened.
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Load a sheet of supplied specialty paper for Print 
Head Alignment (Matte Photo Paper MP-101) in the 
Rear Tray (B) and click Execute. For details, refer 
from  in "5 Load Paper" on page 15.
Make sure that the Paper Output Tray (C) and 
Output Tray Extension (D) are opened.
Print Head Alignment□
Important Information for the Installation
When the blue and black pattern (E) shown is 
printed, Print Head Alignment is now complete.
In Windows, click Next on the Print Head 
Alignment screen.
If the Alarm lamp (orange) (F) flashes, 
press the RESUME/CANCEL button (G) 
on the printer to clear the error, then click 
Next. 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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Wait until the pattern printing ends (about 
5 minutes).
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4 Install the Software
If the Extended Survey 
Program screen 
appears
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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 printer's 
functionality.)
Important Information for 
the Installation
Click Exit to complete the 
installation.
For Windows
Solution Menu EX starts.
For Macintosh
Solution Menu EX starts when clicking 
OK in the Canon Solution Menu EX 
dialog.
Remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep 
it in a safe place.
The buttons displayed on 
Solution Menu EX may vary 
depending on the country or 
region of purchase.
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Installing the XPS Printer 
Driver
In Windows 7 and Windows 
Vista SP1 or later, the 
XPS Printer Driver can 
be installed additionally. 
To install, perform from  
in "4 Install the Software" 
on page 9. Click Custom 
Install in , then select 
XPS Printer Driver in the 
Custom Install screen.
For details on useful 
functions of the XPS Printer 
Driver, refer to the on-
screen manual: Advanced 
Guide. 
						

							
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Load Paper
Close the Paper Output Tray (C), 
pull out the Cassette (D) and 
remove the Cover (E).
Pull the Tab (F) in the direction of 
the arrow and extend the Cassette.
Move the left Paper Guide 
(G) to the edge.
With the printer, the 
paper source varies 
depending on the 
media type. 
Specialty paper 
including photo 
paper
Load paper in the 
Rear Tray (A).
Plain paper
Load paper in the 
Cassette (B). 
						

							
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5 Load Paper
Load plain paper.
Load paper with the printing side facing 
down.
Slide the front Paper Guide (H) 
to align with the actual size of the 
paper.
The front Paper Guide will click 
and stop when it aligns with the 
corresponding mark of paper size.
Align the paper to the right side of 
the Cassette (1), and slide the left 
Paper Guide completely against the 
left edge of the paper (2).
Make sure that the height of the paper 
stack does not exceed the line (I).
Attach the Cover and insert the 
Cassette into the printer until it 
clicks into place. 
						

							
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5 Load Paper
Open the Paper Support (J), and pull it up.Move the Paper 
Guides (K) to both 
edges.
Load paper in the center of the 
Rear Tray (L).
Load paper in portrait orientation with 
the printing side facing up.
Slide the left and right Paper 
Guides against both edges of the 
paper.
Make sure that the height of the paper 
stack does not exceed the line (M).
For details, refer to the on-
screen manual: Basic Guide.
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Congratulations! Setup is 
complete.
Proceed to "6 Try Using 
the Printer". 
						

							
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S o l u t i o n   M e n u   E X   i s   a   g a t e w a y   t o   f u n c t i o n s   a n d   i n f o r m a t i o n   t h a t   a l l o w   y o u   t o   m a k e   f u l l   u s e   o f   t h e 
p r i n t e r !   F o r   e x a m p l e ,
S o l u t i o n   M e n u   E X
Va r i o u s   a p p l i c a t i o n   s o f t w a r e   a r e   i n s t a l l e d   o n   t h e   c o m p u t e r   a l o n g   w i t h   t h e 
d r i v e r s .   Yo u   c a n   p r i n t   c r e a t i v e   i t e m s   b y   c o r r e c t i n g / e n h a n c i n g   p h o t o s   u s i n g   t h e 
a p p l i c a t i o n   s o f t w a r e .
F o r   d e t a i l s   o n   h o w   t o   u s e   t h e   a p p l i c a t i o n   s o f t w a r e   a n d   t h e   p r i n t e r,   r e f e r   t o   t h e 
o n - s c r e e n   m a n u a l .
Open the on-screen manual.
Open various application software.
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How to start Solution Menu EX
Click this icon on the desktop (Windows) or on the Dock (Macintosh) \
to start Solution 
Menu EX.
Click Help & Settings, then click this icon to open the on-screen manual.
How to open the on-screen manual
Try Using the Printer
E a s y - W e b P r i n t   E X
When Easy-WebPrint EX is installed, the Easy-WebPrint EX toolbar 
appears in Internet Explorer. This toolbar can be used any time while 
Internet Explorer is running.
U s e   E a s y - W e b P r i n t   E X   t o   p r i n t   w e b   p a g e s   i n   I n t e r n e t   E x p l o r e r   e a s i l y.   S o m e   o f   i t s   f e a t u r e s   i n c l u d e :
Printing a web page by reducing its size to fit the paper width automatically without cropping edges.
Printing only the pages you want by selecting them from preview.
Printing selected portions of various pages after editing them.
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For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Basic Guide.
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6 Try Using the Printer
Load 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm) 
photo paper in the Rear Tray 
(A) in portrait orientation with 
the printing side facing up. 
(For details, refer to page 
15.)
Make sure that the Paper Output 
Tray (B) is open.
This section explains how to 
print borderless photos using 4" 
x 6" (10 x 15 cm) Photo Paper 
Plus Glossy II.
For more information, 
refer to the on-screen 
manual: Advanced 
Guide.
Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts.
1. To start Solution Menu EX, 
click the  (Solution Menu 
EX) icon on the desktop 
(Windows) or on the Dock 
(Macintosh).
2.  Click 
Photo Print, then 
click Photo Print (C).
Select the image you want to print, 
then click Layout/Print.
When a photo is selected, the number 
of copies is set to "1".
Click Print.
If you are using Windows, printing will 
start.
If you are using Macintosh, click Print 
on the Print dialog box to start printing.
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Specifications
General Specifications
Printing resolution (dpi)9600* (horizontal) X 2400 (vertical)* Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/9600 inch at minimum.InterfaceUSB Port:
 Hi-Speed USB*
Direct Print Port:
 PictBridge
*  A computer that complies with Hi-Speed USB standard is required. Since th\
e Hi-Speed USB interface is fully 
upwardly compatible with USB 1.1, it can be used at USB 1.1.Print width8 inches/203.2 mm(for Borderless Printing: 8.5 inches/216 mm)Operating environmentTemperature: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F)Humidity: 10 to 90% RH (no condensation)Storage environmentTemperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)Humidity: 5 to 95% RH (no condensation)Power supplyAC 100-240 V, 50/60 HzPower consumptionPrinting: Approx. 17 W Standby (minimum): Approx. 1.1 W* OFF: Approx. 0.4 W*
* USB connection to PC
External dimensionsApprox. 17.0 (W) X 11.7 (D) X 6.0 (H) inchesApprox. 431 (W) X 297 (D) X 153 (H) mm
* With the Paper Support and Paper Output Tray retracted.
WeightApprox. 5.7 kg (Approx. 12.6 lb)
* With the Print Head and ink tanks installed.
Print Head/Ink
Total 4608 nozzles (PgBK 512 nozzles, Y/DyeBK each 512 nozzles, C/M each 1536 nozzles)
Minimum System Requirements
 Conform to the operating system's requirements when higher than those gi\
ven here.
Operating System/Processor/RAMWindows 7 1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor  1 GB (32-bit)/2 GB (64-bit) 
Windows Vista, Vista SP1, Vista SP2 1 GHz processor 512 MB
Windows XP SP2, SP3 300 MHz processor 128 MB
Mac OS X v.10.6 Intel processor 1 GB
Mac OS X v.10.5 Intel processor, PowerPC G5, PowerPC G4 (867 MHz or faster) 512 MB
Mac OS X v.10.4.11 Intel processor, PowerPC G5, PowerPC G4, PowerPC G3 256 MBBrowserInternet Explorer 6 or laterSafari 3Hard Disk Space1.5 GBNote: For bundled software installation.The necessary amount of hard disk space may be changed without notice.
1.5 GBNote: For bundled software installation.The necessary amount of hard disk space may be changed without notice.CD-ROM DriveRequiredRequiredDisplaySVGA 800 x 600XGA 1024 x 768Windows: Operation can only be guaranteed on a PC with Windows 7, Window\
s Vista or Windows XP pre-installed. Windows: Uninstall software bundled with the Canon inkjet printer before\
 upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7, then, install the bundled software again.Macintosh: Hard Disk must be formatted as Mac OS Extended (Journaled) \
or Mac OS Extended.Macintosh: After upgrading from Mac OS X v.10.5 or lower to Mac OS X v.10.6, install software bundled with the Canon inkjet printer.Internet Explorer 7 or later is required to install Easy-WebPrint EX. For Windows use only.
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
About Consumables 
Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are available for 5 years af\
ter production has stopped.