Turning the Machine On and Off

Turn on the machine before printing.

„Turning on the Machine

Before turning on the machine, confirm the following.

zThe Print Head and ink tanks are installed into place.

If you are using the machine connected to a computer, confirm also the following.

zThe machine is connected to your computer (or a compatible device).

zThe MP Drivers are installed.

Note

If preparatory operations above are not complete, follow your setup sheet to complete them.

1 Open the Operation Panel and press the ON/ OFF button to turn on the machine.

The Power lamp flashes and then remains lit green.

Important

If the Alarm lamp lights up or flashes orange and an error message is displayed on the LCD, see “An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD” on page 70.

2 If you are using the machine connected to a computer, turn on your computer.

„Turning off the Machine

1 To turn off the machine, press the ON/OFF button.

When the Power lamp stops flashing, the machine is turned off.

Important

About the Power Plug

When removing the power plug after turing off the machine, be sure to confirm that the Power lamp is not lit. If the power plug is removed from the wall outlet with the Power lamp still lit or flashing green, the machine may become unable to print.

See “Keeping the Best Printing Results” on page 51.

zScreen-saver Mode

The LCD goes out if the machine is not operated for about five minutes*. * You cannot change the wait time before the LCD goes out.

Note

When you want to restore the display, perform a print operation or press any button except for the ON/OFF button. When you press the ON/OFF button while the machine is in Screen-saver mode, the machine turns off.

Before Using the Machine

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