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Photo All-In-One
MP980 series
Getting Started
=Read Me First=
Make sure to read this manual before using the machine. Please keep it in hand for future reference.
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■ Symbols The following symbols are used to mark important instructions. Observe these instructions. Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage. Instructions that must be observed for safe operation. Additional explanations. Descriptions for operations that take some time to complete. • Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. • Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. •
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Contents Unlock the Scanning Unit (Cover) Turn the Power On Install the Print Head Install the Ink Tanks Align the Print Head Confirming the Setup Flow Setup the Machine and the Computer Loading Paper After Installing the Machine
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Unlock the Scanning Unit (Cover) 1 First, check the included items 1 The Print Head is placed inside of the Paper Output (B) Tray (A). Open the Paper Output Tray with your hands, and take out the Print Head. (C) Print Head (A) Open the Document Cover (B). 1 Move the Scanner Lock Switch (C) towards the 2 power cord ink tank release mark to unlock the Scanning Unit (Cover). • Manuals Close the Document Cover (B). 3 • Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and on-screen manuals) •
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Turn the Power On 2 2 3 1 (B) (D) (2) (C) (1) (A) Plug in the power cord on the left Open the Operation Panel (A), then press the ON button (B) Use the { or } button (D) on the side at the back of the machine and to turn on the machine. Operation Panel to select the language connect the other end to the wall for the LCD, then press the OK button. outlet. The standby screen is displayed. • Make sure that the Document Cover (C) is closed. • If an unintended language is displayed on the LCD, pre
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Install the Print Head 3 2 1 (D) (E) (B) (A) (C) Open the Paper Output Tray (A), then lift the Raise the Print Head Lock Lever (E). Scanning Unit (Cover) (B) until it locks into place. The Scanning Unit (Cover) (B) is fixed automatically. The Print Head Holder (C) comes out. (This is where you install the Print Head.) • For your safety, always grip as illustrated. • Firmly raise the Print Head Lock Lever until it stops. (The • Close the Document Cover (D) and lift it with the Print Head Lock
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3 4 5 (E) Remove the Print Head from Remove and discard the orange protective Tilt the Print Head and set it in place. Lower the Print Head Lock the silver package. cap. Lever (E) completely. • Do not knock the Print Head against the sides of the Holder. • Be sure to install it in a well-lit environment. • There may be some transparent or light blue ink on the inside of the bag the Print Head comes in, or the inside of the protective cap - this has no effect on print quality. • Pinch the Prin
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Install the Ink Tanks 4 2 1 (A) (1) (2) Pull the orange tape (1) in the direction of the While pressing down with your left thumb, twist arrow to peel off the protective film and remove off the orange protective cap (A) located on the the film (2) completely. bottom of the ink tank. • Do not handle the ink tanks roughly such as applying them excessive pressure or dropping them. • If the Print Head Holder moves to the right, close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Cover). • Be sure to use the su
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Install the Ink Tank 3 4 5 (B) Press the PUSH mark on the ink tank until Install all the other ink tanks in the same Close the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B). it clicks into place. way. • Wait until the screen above appears (about 6 Install all the ink tanks. Make sure the Ink lamp lights red. minutes) and go to the next step. • The machine may make some operating noises when preparing to print. This is normal operation. • For your safety, always grip as illustrated. • Once you have installed the i
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Align the Print Head 5 2 1 (A) (C) (C) (B) Open the Paper Support (A) and pull it out. Move the Paper Guides (C) to both edges. Align the Print Head for better print results. This takes about 7 minutes. Use a sheet of supplied speciality paper (MP-101) for alignment. • Make sure that the Output Tray Extension (B) is extended.
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3 4 (D) (E) Load a sheet of supplied speciality paper (MP-101) in the Rear Tray (D). Confirm the message on the LCD (E) and press the OK button. • Print Head Alignment takes about 7 minutes to complete. Wait until the pattern is printed, then go to the next step. • Be sure to use the supplied speciality paper (MP-101) for Automatic Print Head Alignment. • MP-101 cannot be fed from the Cassette. Load it in the Rear Tray. • MP-101 has the front and back sides. Load it with the whiter side facin
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5 6 5 (E) (F) Make sure that a pattern similar to the one shown in the Confirm the message on the LCD (E), then load plain paper into the Cassette (F) and illustration is printed. press the OK button. The standby screen is displayed on the LCD. • When an error message is displayed on the LCD, refer to "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" in "Troubleshooting" in the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide. • For details, refer to "22 Loading Paper" on page 58. • The pattern is printed in black
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Confirming the Setup Flow 6 ■ Confirming Your Connection Type Before starting setup, decide on the most suitable connection method for the machine. This machine can be used over a wireless or wired LAN, as well as via USB connection. USB Wired LAN Wireless LAN LAN cable USB cable Router Access point • Before connecting the machine to the network, confirm that configuration of the computer and network devices (router, access point, etc.) is complete, and that the computer can connect to the netw
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6 ■ Preparation for Setup To use the machine by connecting it to a computer, software including the drivers needs to be copied (installed) to the computer's hard disk, and setting configured according to the connection method. In addition, configure the machine's LAN settings to connect to the network. Read the following carefully before starting setup. The screens below are based on Windows Vista operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to as "Windows Vista") and Mac OS X v.10.5.x
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■ Setup Flow USB USB (P.15) (P.18) (P.31) A 8 9 13 Which connection method do you intend to use? (P.34) (P.39) 14 15 B Network Wired LAN Yes (P.14) (P.15) (P.19) (P.31) C Is this your first time 7 8 10 13 connecting the machine to the network? (P.14) (P.34) (P.40) (P.47) 7 14 16 19 D No (P.14) (P.15) (P.23) (P.31) E 7 8 11 13 (P.14) (P.34) (P.42) (P.47) 7 14 17 19 F Wireless LAN (P.50) (P.15) (P.28) (P.31) G WPS 20 8 12 13 (P.50) (P.34) (P.46) (P.47) 20 14 18 19 H WCN (P.53) (P.15) (P.28) (P.
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Setup the Machine and the Computer Machine's LAN Setting 7 2 3 4 1 5 (A) C D E Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel (A) or the Select Device Select LAN settings, Select Change Select either to the [ or ] button to select Settings, then settings, then press then press the OK wireless/wired, then connection method, press the OK button. the OK button. button. press the OK button. then press the OK F button. Windows (P.15) 8 Next, read "Install the Software" ! Macintosh (P.34) 14
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Setup the Machine and the Computer Windows Install the Software 8 If the Found New Hardware or Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears: 2 1 (A) A C (B) E Press the ON button (A) to TURN Turn on the computer, then insert the OFF THE MACHINE. Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The setup program should run automatically. Remove the USB cable connected to 1 your computer. Windows Vista Go to Step . G The screen may close. In this case, proceed Windows XP/ Go to Step . from . 2000 Click Cancel
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8 Windows Vista Windows Vista 3 4 5 A C E AutoPlay screen appears, User Account Control screen Click Easy Install. click Run Msetup4.exe. appears, click Continue. The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed automatically. If the same screen reappears in subsequent steps, click Continue. G I J • If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.
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Windows 6 7 A Go to either of the following procedures C according to your connection method! A USB (P.18) 9 Wired LAN (P.19) C 10 E Click Install. Read the License Agreement screen Wireless LAN (P.23) E carefully and click Yes. 11 Move the cursor over items to display Additional J (P.28) explanations. Installation starts. 12 Computer WPS (P.28) G 12 G WCN (P.28) I 12 I J • Follow any on-screen instructions to install the software.
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Setup the Machine and the Computer Windows USB Connection 9 2 1 A USB On the Setup Method screen, select Use the When the Printer Connection screen appears, connect the machine to the computer with a printer via USB, then click Next. USB cable, then turn on the machine. • When the machine is recognized by the computer, a message appears on the screen. • If you cannot go to the next procedure after 10 minutes, click Help and confirm the message. • The USB port is located on the right side at the
