Canon PIXMA MX512 Series Inkjet Office Printer User Manual

Canon PIXMA MX512 Series Inkjet Office Printer

Setup

To perform setup, place the machine near the access point and computer.
( Required for wireless LAN)

Included Items

Check the included items.

Network connection: Prepare the Ethernet cable or network devices such as a router or an access point as necessary.

USB connection: A USB cable (not included) is required.

Preparation

Remove the protective sheets and tape.

Product Description

1. Open the Front Cover, the Paper Output Tray, and the Document Cover.
   

2. Open the Paper Output Cover.

3. Remove the orange tape and plastic bag.
   

4. Close the Paper Output Cover and the Document Cover.
   

5. Connect the power cord.
   Do not connect the USB or Ethernet cable yet.
   

6. Press the ON button
   

7. Select your language, then press the OK button.
   
   To change the language setting, press the Back button.

8. When this screen is displayed, press the OK button.
   

Safety Information

1. Open the Paper Output Tray and the Paper Output Cover.
   If the Head Cover is closed, close the Paper Output Cover and open it again to open the Head Cover.
   

2. Lower the Ink Cartridge Lock Lever.
   The left is where the Color FINE Cartridge is to be installed and the right is where the Black FINE Cartridge is to be installed.
   

3. Unpack the FINE Cartridge, then remove the protective tape.
   Be careful of ink on the protective tape.
   

4. Insert the FINE Cartridge until it stops.
   Do not knock it against the sides!
   

5. Lift the Ink Cartridge Lock Lever.
   

6. Repeat 2 to 5 to install the other FINE Cartridge.
   

7. Close the Paper Output Cover. Wait for about 1 to 2 minutes until this screen disappears, then proceed.
   
   If an error message appears, check that the FINE Cartridge is installed correctly.

Ordering Information

The following FINE Cartridges are compatible with this machine.

Order #

Black: PG-240XXL 5204B001
Color: CL-241XL 5208B001
Black: PG-240XL 5206B001
Color: CL-241 5209B001
Black: PG-240 5207B001

Call 1-800-OK-CANON to locate a dealer near you, or visit the Canon online store at www.shop.usa.canon.com

Instruction for use

Perform the Print Head Alignment. Prepare a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized paper.

1. Check that the Paper Output Tray is closed, then pull out the Paper Support.
   

2. Slide the right Paper Guide to the end. The left Paper Guide moves simultaneously with the right guide.
   

3. Insert paper until it stops.
   

4. Adjust the Paper Guide to fit the paper size used, then open the Output Tray Extension.
   

5. Open the Paper Output Tray and the Paper Output Support.
   Printing without opening the Paper Output Tray causes an error.
   

6. When this screen is displayed, press the OK button.
   

7. Check that the pattern is printed, then press the OK button.
   

8. Open the Document Cover, then place the pattern.
   Place the pattern with the printed side facing down and align on the top left corner of the pattern with the Alignment Mark.
   

9. Close the Document Cover, then press the OK button.
   

10. When the screen as shown is displayed, press the OK button to complete Print Head Alignment.
    If an error message appears, press the OK button, then proceed to 4. After installation is complete, refer to the Onscreen Manual to redo Print Head Alignment.
    The LCD turns off if the machine is not operated for about 5 minutes. To restore the display, press any button (except the ON button) on the Operation Panel.
    

Connection

To connect to wireless LAN, select Start setup on the screen, then follow the on-screen instruction. In the following conditions:

• If you want to use wired connection or USB connection

• If you have difficulty with the procedure
  Select Cancel for now, then proceed to 5.

• You can perform network connection by following the instruction shown on the computer screen in 6.
  

Setting Plain Paper

Refer to 1 to 5 in 3.

For information about paper, refer to the On-screen Manual which will be installed later.

Loading Photo Paper

Insert paper with the printable side down until it stops. When using photo paper, machine settings for media type and size should be adjusted. For details, refer to the On-screen Manual which will be installed later.

Do not connect the USB cable yet.

You will be prompted to connect it during the installation using the Setup CD- ROM.

• Quit all applications before installation.
• Log on using an administrator account.
• Windows Internet connection may be required during the installation. Connection fees apply

Screens are based on Windows 7 operating system Home Premium and Mac OS X 10.6.x. Actual screens may differ depending on the OS version.

Macintoch Internet connection is required during software installation. Connection fees apply.

1. Insert the CD-ROM into the computer.
   If the USB cable is already connected, unplug it. If a message appears on the computer, click Cancel.
   

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.
   If the Select Language screen appears, select a language.
   If the CD-ROM does not autorun:
   Windows Double-click (My) Computer > CD-ROM icon > MSETUP4.EXE.
   Macintosh Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the desktop.
   

To complete the installation, follow the on-screen instructions on the computer.

• To use the machine from more than one computer, install the software from the CD-ROM on each computer.
• To switch from USB to network connection, reinstall the software from the CD-ROM.

You may setup the fax features of the machine later. For the setup instructions, refer to Setting Up the FAX.

Read the On-screen Manual on the Computer

After the installation, “Solution Menu EX” starts.
To open the On-screen Manual, click Manual & Settings > On- screen Manual. Refer to it for details on the functions, operations, and troubleshooting tips.
Solution Menu EX and the On-screen Manual need to be selected for installation.

Getting Help from Canon

Email Tech Support — www.usa.canon.com/support
Toll-Free Tech Support — 1-800-OK-CANON
This option provides live telephone technical support, free of service charges, Monday-Friday (excluding holidays), during the warranty period.
Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) support is available at 1-866-251-3752.

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• Windows Vista is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
• Macintosh, Mac, Mac OS, AirPort and Bonjour are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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