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PIXMA MG5350 Support
FAQs & troubleshooting

Initial Hardware Setup

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To perform setup, place the machine near the access point (wireless LAN) and computer.

Check the included items.

(1) Power cord

(2) Ink tanks (BK/M/C/PGBK/Y)

(3) Setup CD-ROM

(4) Manuals and other documents

(5) Matte Photo Paper MP-101 (for Automatic Print Head Alignment)

(6) 3.15 inches (8 cm) disc adapter

(7) Disc tray

Caution

Network connection:

Prepare network devices such as a router or an access point as necessary.

USB connection:

A USB cable (not included) is required.

Remove the protective sheets and tape.

Preparation

Caution

Do not allow objects to fall inside the machine. These could cause malfunction.
The Paper Output Tray opens automatically as printing starts. Keep the front of the tray clear of any obstacles.

1.

Open the Paper Output Tray.

2.

Lift the Scanning Unit / Cover, then remove the orange tape and protective material.

Document Cover must be closed to lift Scanning Unit / Cover!

3.

Close the Scanning Unit / Cover.

4.

Connect the power cord.

Caution

Do not connect the USB cable yet.

5.

Adjust the angle of the LCD, then press the ON button.

6.

Select your language, then press the OK button.

(A) Back button

Caution

To change the language setting, press the Back button.

7.

When screen 1 is displayed, press the OK button.

Install the Ink Tanks

1.

Open the Scanning Unit / Cover.

(A) This is where the ink tanks are to be installed.

 Do not touch it until it stops.

2.

 

Remove the protective wrap.

Caution

Remove the orange tape completely.

3.

Twist and remove the orange cap.

(A) Do not press the sides when the L-shaped groove is blocked.

(B) Do not touch!

4.

Insert and push down the ink tank into the matching color slot.

Check that the ink lamp is lit, then install the next ink tank.

5.

Check that all lamps are lit.

Incomplete installation

6.

Close the Scanning Unit / Cover.

Wait for about 4 minutes until this screen disappears, then proceed.

Caution

If an error message appears, check that the ink tank is installed correctly.

Align the Print Head

Perform the Print Head Alignment.

1.

Open and extend the Rear Tray, then tilt it back in place.

Open the Output Tray Extension.

2.

Slide the Paper Guide to both ends.

3.

Load the supplied MP-101 paper in the Rear Tray.

4.

Adjust the Paper Guide to fit the paper width.

5.

When this screen is displayed, press the OK button.

6.

In about 6 minutes, the blue-black pattern is printed. Print Head Alignment is complete.

Caution

If an error message appears, press the OK button, then proceed to Chapter 4.

-⋗ [ An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD ]

After installation is complete, refer to [ Aligning the Print Head ] to redo Print Head Alignment.

Load Paper

Setting Plain Paper

1.

When this screen is displayed, close the Output Tray Extension and the Paper Output Tray. Then, pull out the Cassette.

2.

Slide the Paper Guide to the sides, then adjust the front guide to the paper size.

3.

Place paper on the right side and adjust the left guide to fit the paper size used.

4.

Slide the Cassette back in until it clicks into place.

5.

Press the OK button.

Caution

For information about paper, refer to [ Media Types You Can Use ] which will be installed later.
The LCD turns off if the machine is not operated for about 5 minutes. To restore the display, press any button (except the ON button) on the Operation Panel.

Loading Photo Paper

Load photo paper in the Rear Tray only. When using photo paper, machine settings for media type and size should be adjusted. For details, refer to the On-screen Manual which will be installed later.

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