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Windows
Caution
1. Be sure to TURN THE PRINTER OFF before continuing.
(1) Press the POWER button.
(2) Make sure that the POWER lamp stops flashing.
2. Turn the computer on and start Windows.
Caution
If the Found New Hardware or Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears automatically, 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 printer driver.
3. Insert the Setup CD-ROM. The setup program should run automatically.
In Windows Vista, go to Step 4.
In Windows XP and Windows 2000, go to Step 6.
4. If the AutoPlay screen appears, click Run Msetup4.exe.
5. If the User Account Control screen appears, click Continue. If the same screen reappears in subsequent steps, click Continue.
6. When the main menu appears, click Easy Install.The printer driver, On-screen Manuals, and application software are installed automatically.
Caution
If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed the installation.
7. When the list of applications to install appears, confirm the contents, click Install.
Caution
Move the cursor over items to display explanations of each application.
8. 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.
9. 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.
Caution
Display varies according to the printer model.
Caution
If you cannot go to the next procedure after 2 minutes, refer to [ Cannot Install the Printer Driver ].
10. When the Print Head Alignment window is displayed, click Execute.
The Execute button may not be displayed depending on the printer model. In such a case, skip to the procedure 14.
The Start Print Head Alignment window may not be displayed depending on the printer you are using. In such a case, go to the procedure 15.
Caution
The Print Head Alignment can also be done after the installation of the printer driver.
If you perform print head alignment after installing the printer driver, skip to the procedure 14.
11. Load the paper specified in the dialog into the rear tray, then click Print Head Alignment.
Caution
The paper type to be loaded varies depending on the printer model.
12. Click OK.
13. When the pattern is printed, print head alignment is completed.
14. Click Next in the Print Head Alignment window.
15. When the Installation Results screen appears, click Next.
Caution
Display varies according to the printer model.
16. 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.
17. When the Installation completed successfully screen appears, click Exit.If Restart is displayed, make sure that the Restart the system now (recommended) check box is selected, then click Restart.Remove the CD-ROM after clicking Restart and restarting the computer.
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18. Software installation is now complete.
Macintosh
Caution
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the computer, the other to the printer.
Caution
Make sure the printer is turned on.
2. Turn on your Mac and insert the Setup CD-ROM.
Caution
If the CD-ROM folder does not open automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon 
3. Double-click the Setup icon.
4. When the Authenticate screen appears, enter your administrator name and password. Click OK. If you do not know your administrator name or password, click 
5. When the main menu appears, click Easy Install.
The printer driver, On-screen Manuals, and application software are installed automatically.
Caution
If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed the installation.
6. When the list of applications to install appears, confirm the contents, then click Install.
Caution
Move the cursor over items to display explanations of each application.
7. 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.
8. When the Print Head Alignment Recommended screen appears, click Next.
The Start Print Head Alignment window may not be displayed depending on the printer you are using. In such a case, go to the procedure 9.
9. When the Setup Complete screen appears, click Next.
10. When the Installation completed successfully screen appears, click Restart.
Remove the CD-ROM after clicking Restart and restarting the computer.
The system is restarted automatically.
Caution
Keep the CD-ROM in a safe place in case you need to reinstall the software.
Caution
If straight lines are misaligned or print quality is not satisfactory after installing the printer driver, you may need to align the Print Head.
11. Software installation is now complete.