3 Software Installation

3 Software Installation

Note

•The screens below refer to Windows Vista™ operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to as “Windows Vista”) installation.

Screens may vary depending on the operating system you are using.

•Log into a user account with the administrator privilege.

•Do not switch users during the installation process.

•Quit all running applications before installation.

•A message asking for your confirmation to restart your computer may appear during the installation process. If this message is displayed, follow the on-screen instructions and click OK.

The installation resumes from where it left off when your computer has been restarted.

•If the computer is restarted during installation, do not remove the Setup CD-ROMduring restarting.

a Be sure to TURN THE PRINTER OFF before continuing.

(1)Press the Power button.

(2)Make sure that the Power lamp stops flashing.

b Turn the computer on and start Windows®.

Important

If the Found New Hardware or Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears auto- matically, remove the USB cable connected to your computer. Click Cancel to quit the screen. In Windows Vista, the screen may close automatically when the USB cable is unplugged. Then turn off the printer and proceed from step c to install

the software.

c Insert the Setup CD-ROM. The setup program should run automatically.

In Windows Vista, go to Step d. In Windows XP and Windows 2000, go to Step f.

Note

If installation does not start automatically, double-click the CD-ROMicon or MSETUP4.EXE contained on the Setup CD-ROM.

d If the AutoPlay screen appears, click Run Msetup4.exe.

e If the User Account Control screen appears, click Continue. If the same screen reappears in subsequent steps, click Continue.

f When the main menu appears, click Easy Install.

The printer driver, On-screen Manuals, and application software are installed automatically.

Note

•If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install and follow the on- screen instructions to proceed with the installation.

•To install Adobe® RGB (1998), click Custom Install and follow the instruction on the screen.

g When the list of software to install appears, confirm the contents,

click Install.

Note

Move the cursor over items to display explanations of each application.

h Read the License Agreement carefully and click Yes. The software installation screen may appear during the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

i When the Printer Connection screen appears, connect one end of the USB cable to the computer, the other to the printer, then TURN THE PRINTER ON. The printer driver will begin identifying the printer port being used.

Important

If you cannot go to the next procedure after two minutes, refer to “Troubleshooting” instructions in the User’s Guide on-screen manual.

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j When the Print Head Alignment Recommended screen appears, click Next.

k When the Installation Results screen appears, click Next.

l When the User Registration screen appears, click Next.

Note

To register later, click Cancel and go to Step m. After software installation is complete,

double-click on the desktop.

Follow on-screen instructions to register your product. You will need your product serial number, which is located on the inside of the printer.

Serial Number

m When the PIXMA Extended Survey Program screen appears, confirm the message. We would appreciate it if you would take part in this program regarding the use of Canon printers. If you can agree, click Agree.

If Do not agree is clicked, the PIXMA Extended Survey Program will not be installed but you can use the printer normally.

n When the Installation completed successfully screen appears, click Exit. Remove the Setup CD-ROMafter clicking

Exit.

If Restart is displayed, make sure that the Restart the system now (recommended) check box is selected, then click Restart. Remove the Setup CD-ROMafter restarting the computer.

Note

Keep the Setup CD-ROMin a safe place in case you need to reinstall the software.

Software installation is now complete.

Note

•Since Mac® OS 9, Mac OS X Classic environments, or Mac OS X v.10.3.8 or earlier are not supported, do not connect the printer to these. Use Mac OS X v.10.3.9 or later.

•The screens below refer to Mac OS X v.10.4.x installation. Screens may vary depending on the operating system you are using.

•Log on as an Administrator.

•Quit all running applications before installation.

a Connect one end of the USB cable to the computer, the other to the printer.

Note

Make sure the printer is turned on.

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b Turn on your Mac and insert the Setup CD-ROM.

Note

If the CD-ROMfolder does not open automatically, double-click the CD-ROMicon on the desktop.

c Double-click the Setup icon.

d When the Authenticate screen appears, enter your administrator name and password. Click OK.

If you do not know your administrator name or password, click , then follow the on-screen instructions.

e When the main menu appears, click Easy Install.

The printer driver, On-screen Manuals, and application software are installed automatically.

Note

If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install and follow the on- screen instructions to proceed with the installation.

f When the list of software to install appears, confirm the contents, then click Install.

Note

Move the cursor over items to display explanations of each application.

g Read the License Agreement carefully and click Yes. The software installation screen may appear during the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

h When the Print Head Alignment Recommended screen appears, click Next.

i When the Setup Complete screen appears, click Next.

j When the User Registration screen appears, click Next.

Note

To register later, click Cancel and go to Step k. After software installation is complete, double-click on the desktop.

Follow on-screen instructions to register your product. You will need your product serial number, which is located on the inside of the printer.

Serial Number

k When the Installation completed successfully screen appears, click Restart.

Remove the Setup CD-ROMafter restarting the computer.

The system is restarted automatically.

Note

Keep the Setup CD-ROMin a safe place in case you need to reinstall the software.

Software installation is now complete.

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