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PIXMA MP270 Everyday Support
FAQs & troubleshooting

Prepare the Machine

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Preparation

Check the Included Items

Before turning on the machine, remove all orange tapes and protective sheets from the inside and outside of the machine.

The FINE Cartridges and power cord are placed inside of the Paper Output Tray (A).

Open the Paper Output Tray with your hands, and take out the FINE Cartridges and power cord.

Manuals
Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and on-screen manuals)
Warranty

Caution

A USB cable (A-B type) is necessary to connect the machine with your computer.

Caution

- Choosing a Location

Do not install the machine where an object may fall on it. The object may fall inside the machine, resulting in malfunction.
Do not place any object on top of the machine. It may fall into the machine when opening covers, resulting in malfunction.

Remove the Protective Material

1. Open the Paper Output Tray (A).

2. Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B) and fix it with the Scanning Unit Support (C).

3. Pull the orange protective tape (D) and remove the protective material (E).

4. Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) slightly and fold the Scanning Unit Support, then gently close the Scanning Unit (Cover).

Turn the Power On

1. Plug the power cord into the left side of the machine, then connect the other end to the wall outlet.

Caution

Do NOT connect the USB cable at this stage.
Make sure that the Document Cover (A) is closed.

2. Turn on the machine (B).

3. Make sure that the POWER lamp (B) lights green.

Install the FINE Cartridges

Caution

Handle the FINE Cartridges carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to them.
Be sure to use the supplied FINE Cartridges.

1. Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (A) and fix it with the Scanning Unit Support (D).

Close the Document Cover (E) and lift it with the Scanning Unit (Cover).

The FINE Cartridge Holder (F) moves to the installation position.

Caution

If the Scanning Unit (Cover) is left open for more than 10 minutes, the FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the right. In this case, close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Cover).
If the FINE Cartridge Holder does not move, make sure that the machine is turned on.

2. Open the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover on the right side.Pinch (G) firmly and pull up the cover.

3. Remove the Black FINE Cartridge from its package.

Caution

Be careful not to stain your hands or surrounding work area with ink on the removed protective tape.
Do not touch the electrical contacts (I) or print head nozzles (J) on a FINE Cartridge. The machine may not print properly if you touch them.

4. Pull the orange protective tape (H) in the direction of the arrow and remove it gently.

5. Place the Black FINE Cartridge into the right slot .

Caution

Do not knock the FINE Cartridge against the sides of the holder.
Install in a well-lit environment.
Install the Black FINE Cartridge into the right slot, and the Color FINE Cartridge into the left slot.Otherwise, those cartridges may damage the printer: Make sure to install them in the correct slots.

6. Push down of the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover until you hear a click to close it completely.

View the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover straight on and check that it is locked correctly (not at an angle).

7. Insert the Color FINE Cartridge into the left FINE Cartridge Holder in the same way as .

8. Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) slightly and fold the Scanning Unit Support, then gently close the Scanning Unit (Cover).

Wait until "1" appears on the LED (K) (about 1-2 minutes) and go to the next step.

Caution

Once you have installed the FINE Cartridges, do not remove them unnecessarily.
If the Alarm lamp (L) lights orange, make sure that the FINE Cartridges are correctly installed.
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