Canon GX 4000 Series High Performance Wireless Ink Tank Printer User Guide

Canon GX 4000 Series High Performance Wireless Ink Tank Printer

Holding the Printer

Box Contents

• Ink Bottles
• Power Cord
• Phone Cable
• Setup CD-ROM
• Safety and Important Information
• Getting Started (this manual)

Turning on the Printer

1. Connect the power cord.
2. Press the ON button.

Easy Setup Using Computer/Smartphone
Setup Using this Manual

Easy Setup Using Computer/Smartphone

Simple, easy-to-follow instructions are displayed on your computer or smartphone.

1. Visit the URL below to start setup.
2. Follow the instructions to complete setup and print.

Making Initial Settings

1. Scroll and tap to select your language, and then tap Yes.
2. If the following screen appears, tap your country or region to select.
3. Set the date, and then tap OK.
4. Set the time, and then tap OK.
5. Tap ON.

Pouring Ink

Important
This product requires careful handling of ink. Ink may splatter when the ink tanks are filled with ink. If ink gets on your clothes or belongings, it may not come off.

1. Open the scanning unit / cover.
2. Open the tank cap on the left of the printer.
3. Hold the ink bottle upright and gently twist the bottle cap to remove.
4. Align the nozzle of the ink bottle with the inlet.
5. Slowly stand the ink bottle upside down and push down to pour the ink.
   • If the ink does not pour, gently remove the ink bottle and try again.
6. Gently remove the ink bottle from the inlet.
   • Be careful not to spill the ink.
7. Replace the tank cap securely.
8. Repeat steps 2 through 7 to pour all ink into the corresponding ink tanks on the right.
9. Close the scanning unit / cover.
   • If you lift the scanning unit / cover slightly and release it, it will close by itself.

Loading Paper

1. Tap OK.

2. Remove the cassette from the printer.

3. Slide apart the paper guides.

   • Slide the right paper guide to the right edge. Align the front paper guide with the Letter or A4 mark.

4. Load Letter or A4 sized plain paper.

   • Place the paper against the front paper guide, and align the right paper guide to the width of the paper.

5. Replace the cassette.

6. Pull out the paper output tray.

7. Tap Next.

   • Follow the on-screen instructions to continue setup. This includes making selections related to sending information.
     Refer to “Sending Information To Canon” in Safety and Important Information.

8. Follow the on-screen instructions. Select the connection method that best matches how you will use the printer.

   • To use the printer without connecting to any other devices

   • Setup is now complete.
     To set up a fax, see “Using Fax Function” on page 7.

   • To use the printer connecting to a computer or smartphone

   • Proceed to the next page.

Connecting to a Computer or Smartphone

If you are using multiple computers/smartphones, perform these steps on each device.

1. Access the Canon website directly. No need to search.
2. Enter your printer’s model name and click Go.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Using the Setup CD-ROM

1. Double click EasySetup.exe on the screen that appears.
2. If the printer selection screen appears, select GX4040. If the installation screen appears, click Next.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
   If nothing appears, start Explorer and then run EasySetup.exe in the CD-ROM.

Using Fax Function

The fax function of your printer requires setup. Refer to FAX Setup Guide.

1. Access the Canon website.

Loading Paper

1. Open the rear tray cover and extend the paper support.
2. Slide the right-hand side paper guide to the far right.
3. Load several sheets of paper with the print side facing up and slide the side paper guide against the edge of the paper stack.

Transporting Your Printer

When relocating the printer, check the following. Refer to the Online Manual for details.

• Check that the position of the ink valve lever is closed.
• Check if the tank caps are completely closed.
• If the print head holder is in the center of the printer, check that the cover is closed.

Pack the printer in a plastic bag in case ink leaks.

• Pack the printer in a sturdy box so that it is placed with its bottom facing down, using sufficient protective material to ensure safe transport.
• Do not tilt the printer. Ink may leak.
• Please handle with care and ensure the box remains flat and NOT turned upside down or on its side, as the printer may be damaged and ink in the printer may leak.
• When a shipping agent is handling transport of the printer, have its box marked “THIS SIDE UP” to keep the printer with its bottom facing down. Mark also with
  “FRAGILE” or “HANDLE WITH CARE”.

References

• Canon : Manuals : Select Product Name

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