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 set 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 the Easy Setup Instructions to complete them.

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

The POWER lamp flashes blue, and changes to steady, non-flashing light.

Important

If the ALARM lamp lights up or flashes orange and an error message is displayed on the LCD, see “Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD” on page 72.

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 blue, the machine may become unable to print.

See “Keeping the Best Printing Results” on page 55.

4Before Printing