Canon GX7000 Series Inkjet Printer User Guide

Canon GX7000 Series Inkjet Printer User Guide

Holding the Printer

Box Contents

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

Removing Packing Materials

1. Remove and dispose of any packing materials and orange tape.
   Using the printer with orange tape or packing material still attached, may cause the printer to malfunction.

2. Open the scanning unit / cover, remove and dispose of the orange tape and protective material inside.
   

3. Close the scanning unit / cover.
   Open the scanning unit / cover fully and then close it.
   

Turning on the Printer

1. Connect the power cord.
   

2. Open the operation panel and press the ON button.
   

3. Scroll and tap to select your language, and then tap Yes.

4. If the following screen appears, tap your country or region to select.
   

5. Set the date, and then tap OK.
   

6. Set the time, and then tap OK.
   

7. Tap OK
   

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 ink tank cover and 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. Close the ink tank cover securely.
   

9. Repeat steps 2 through 8 to pour all ink into the corresponding ink tanks on the right.
   

10. Close the scanning unit / cover.
    Open the scanning unit / cover fully and then close it.

Loading Paper

1. Tap OK
   

2. Remove the cassette from the printer.
   Pull out Cassette 1 (upper) 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 OK.
   
   The alignment process prints out one double sided sheet. Wait without touching the paper until the screen in step 8 appears.

8. 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.

9. Check that the following screen appears
   

If you will use the printer without connecting any other devices, setup is now complete.

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”.

To use the printer connecting to a computer or smartphone
Proceed to the next page.

What device are you connecting?

Connecting to a Computer

If you are using multiple computers, perform these steps on each computer.

1. Access the Canon website from your computer.
   https://ij.startcanon

2. Select Set Up.

3. Enter your printer’s model name and click Go.

4. Click Start.

5. Click (B) Connecting to a Computer/Smartphone.

6. The following steps are for Windows users.

7. Click Download.

8. Run the downloaded file.

9. Follow the on-screen instructions. This may take some time.

10. To connect to a smartphone as well, see “6-b. Connecting to a Smartphone”.

11. To set up a fax, see “Using Fax Function”.

Connecting to a Smartphone

If you are using multiple smartphones, perform these steps on each smartphone.

1. Install the “Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY” app on your smartphone.

   • Search for “Canon PRINT” in App Store, or Google Play.
   • Access the Canon website to download the app
     

2. Open your smartphone’s Wi-Fi settings. Check that the network name (SSID) that starts with “Canonij” appears
   (Example of iOS screen)
   

3. Tap the network name (SSID) that starts with “Canonij”.

4. Open the installed app, and follow the on-screen instructions in the app to add your printer.
   

• Once you have added your printer, you can print from your smartphone. To print photos, see “Loading Paper” on page 8.
• To set up a fax, see “Using Fax Function”.

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.
   

Using Fax Function

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

Access the FAX Setup Guide

1. Access the Canon website.
   https://ij.start.canon

2. Click See Recommended Functions

3. Click Functions/Services.

4. Click Setting Up the FAX.

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.

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”.

How-To Video Library

www.usa.canon.com/howto/printer

Trademarks

• Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
• App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Google Play is a registered trademark of Google LLC..

For Setup, visit the URL

https://ij.start.canon/

or scan the code with your mobile device

Follow the instructions below if you do not have an internet connection.

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