Canon Inkject Printers User Guide

June 7, 2024
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G1020 series

Getting Started

Read Safety and Important Information (addendum) first.

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Holding the Printer

Holding the Printer 1   Holding the Printer
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Setting Up the Printer

Play Sign

For Setup, visit the URL

https://ij.start.canon/G1220

or scan the code with your mobile device  Canon Inkject Printers QR Code
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  • Follow the instructions below if you do not have an internet connection.
  1. Box Contents

1. Box Contents - 1 1. Box Contents - 2

  • Print Heads
  • Ink Bottles
  • Power Cord
  • Safety and Important Information
  • Getting Started (this manual)
  1. Removing Packing MaterialsQR Code 2

1 Remove and dispose of any packing materials and orange tape.
2 Open the top cover, remove and dispose of the orange tape and protective material inside.

2. Removing Packing Materials

  1. Installing the Print HeadsQR Code 2

1 Open the print head locking cover.

3. Installing the Print Heads - 1

2 Take out each print head from the package and remove the label.

C 3. Installing the Print Heads - 2C

B 3. Installing the Print Heads - 2B

3 Remove the protective tape.

C 3. Installing the Print Heads - 3C   3.
Installing the Print Heads - Check 1

B 3. Installing the Print Heads - 3B    3.
Installing the Print Heads - Check 2

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Setting Up the Printer

4 Insert the C (color) print head on the left and the B (black) print head on the right.

3. Installing the Print Heads - 4

5 Close the print head locking cover and press down until it clicks.

3. Installing the Print Heads - 5

6 Press down both joint buttons completely until they click.

3. Installing the Print Heads - 6

Check!

3. Installing the Print Heads - 6 - Check 1 3. Installing the Print Heads - 6 - Check 2

7 Close the top cover.

3. Installing the Print Heads - 7

  1. Turning on the PrinterQR Code 2

1 Connect the power cord.

4. Turning on the Printer - 1

2 Press the ON button.

  • The ON lamp lights.

4. Turning on the Printer - 2

Arrow Important
If the Alarm lamp flashes or lights, see “If the Alarm lamp flashes or lights” on page 4 and follow the instructions.

Important - Flashing

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  1. Pouring InkQR Code 2

Arrow 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 top cover.

5. Pouring Ink - 1

2 Open the tank cap on the left of the printer.

5. Pouring Ink - 2

3 Hold the ink bottle upright and gently twist the bottle cap to remove.

Check!

5. Pouring Ink - 3

4 Align the nozzle of the ink bottle with the inlet.

5. Pouring Ink - 4

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.

5. Pouring Ink - 5

6 Gently remove the ink bottle from the inlet.

  • Be careful not to spill the ink.

5. Pouring Ink - 6

7 Replace the tank cap securely.

5. Pouring Ink - 7

8 Repeat steps 2 through 7 to pour all ink into the corresponding ink tanks on the right.

Check!

5. Pouring Ink - 8

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9 Close the top cover.

5. Pouring Ink - 9

10 Press the OK button.

  • The ON lamp flashes and the ink system preparation starts. It takes about 5 minutes to complete.

5. Pouring Ink - 10

Proceed to the next page.

Question MarkIf the Alarm lamp flashes or lights

Count the number of flashes.

  • 9 times

Protective material remaining.
 “2. Removing Packing Materials” on page 1

  • 4 times

Print heads are not installed correctly.
 “3. Installing the Print Heads” on page 1

  • 5 times

Print heads cannot be recognized.
 “3. Installing the Print Heads” on page 1

  • The ON lamp and Alarm lamp flash alternately 8 times
    Ink system preparation was not completed successfully.
    Press the ON button to restart the printer, and then see “5.
    Pouring Ink” on page 3.

For all other cases, refer to the Online Manual.

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6 Connecting to a ComputerQR Code 2

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

1 Access the Canon website from your computer.

http://ij.start.canon

2 Select Set Up.

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

4 Click Start.

5 Click (B) Connecting to a Computer.

  • The following steps are for Windows users.

6 Click Download.

7 Run the downloaded file.

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

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Loading Paper

1 Extend the paper support.

Loading Paper - 1a     Loading Paper - 1b

2 Open the feed slot cover and slide the righthand side paper guide to the far right.

Loading Paper - 2

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.

Loading Paper - 3

4 Close the feed slot cover.

Loading Paper - 4

5 Extend the paper output tray.

Loading Paper - 5

Transporting Your Printer

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

Check that both joint buttons are pressed down completely to avoid ink leaks.

Transporting Your Printer - 1 Transporting
Your Printer - Check

Check that the position of the ink valve lever is closed.

Transporting Your Printer - 2

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”.

Pack the printer in a plastic bag

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How-To Video Library

www.usa.canon.com/howto/printer

How-To Video Library - 1

Trademarks

  • Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

RMC (Regulatory Model Code): K10522

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From your browser  QR Code 3 http:// ij.start.canon

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