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Check 1: If the Power lamp is off, make sure that the power plug is plugged in, then turn the machine on
While the Power lamp is flashing green, the machine is initializing. Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing and remains lit green.
Cause and solution
Check 2: Make sure that the printer port is configured appropriately in the MP Drivers
* In the following instructions, "XXX" signifies your machine's name.
1.Log on as a user account with administrator privilege.
2.Click Control Panel, then Printer under Hardware and Sound.
In Windows XP, click Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes.
In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers.
3.Right-click the Canon XXX Printer icon, then select Properties.
4.Click the Ports tab to confirm the port settings.
Make sure that a port named USBnnn (where "n" is a number) with Canon XXX Printer appearing in the Printer column is selected for Print to the following port(s).
If the port setting is not correct, reinstall the MP Drivers or change the port setting according to the interface you are using.
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Check 3: Make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged in to the machine and the computer
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Check 4: Make sure that the MP drivers are installed correctly
[ Uninstalling the MP Drivers ] following the procedure described in Uninstalling the MP Drivers and reinstall them following the procedure described in your setup manual.
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.
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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Follow the on-screen instructions and click OK , and do not remove the Setup CD-ROM during restarting.
The installation resumes from where it left off when your computer has been restarted.
Windows
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If the Found New Hardware or Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears:
(1) Remove the USB cable connected to your computer.
The screen may close. In this case, proceed from Step 1.
(2) Click Cancel to quit the screen.
(3) Proceed from Step 1.
1. Press the ON button (A) to TURN OFF THE MACHINE.
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Operating noise continues for about 30 seconds until the machine turns off. Make sure that the POWER lamp (B) stops flashing.
2. Turn on the computer, then insert the Setup CDROM into the CD-ROM drive.
The setup program should run automatically.
Windows Vista -⋗ Go to Step 3.
Windows XP/2000 -⋗ Go to Step 5.
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If the program does not start automatically, doubleclick the CD-ROM icon on the computer. When the CD-ROM contents appear, double-click MSETUP4. EXE.
3. AutoPlay screen appears, click Run Msetup4.exe .
4. User Account Control screen appears, click Continue .
If the same screen reappears in subsequent steps, click Continue .
5. When the Select Your Place of Residence screen appears, select your place of residence, then click Next.
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If the Select Language screen appears, select a language, then click Next.
6. Click Easy Install.
The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed automatically.
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7. Click Install.
Move the cursor over items to display explanations.
8. Read the License Agreement screen carefully and click Yes.
Installation starts.
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Follow any 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 machine, then TURN THE MACHINE ON.
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10. When the Load plain paper into the cassette screen appears, load plain paper in the Cassette and click Next.
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For details, refer to [ Loading Paper ].
11. Click Next.
It may take a while for the next screen to appear. Click Next only once.
12. Click Next.
If connected to the Internet, the user registration page appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to register your product. You will need your product serial number, which is located on the inside of the machine.
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13. When the Extended Survey Program screen appears, confirm the message.
If you can agree, click Agree.
If you click Do not agree , the Extended Survey Program will not be installed.
(This has no effect on the machine's functionality.)
14. Click Exit.
If Restart is displayed, make sure that the Restart the system now (recommended) check box is selected, then click Restart.
After restarting the computer, remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place.
Macintosh
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the computer and the other to the machine.
Make sure the machine is turned on.
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The USB port is located on the right side at the back of the machine.
2. Turn on the computer, then insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
3. Double-click the Setup icon.
If the CD-ROM folder does not open automatically, double-click the CANON_IJ icon on the desktop.
4. Enter your administrator name and password. Click OK.
If you do not know your administrator name or password, click Help, then follow the on-screen instructions.
5. When the Select Your Place of Residence screen appears, select your place of residence, then click Next.
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6. Click Easy Install .
The drivers, application software, and onscreen manuals are installed automatically.
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If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.
7. Click Install .
Move the cursor over items to display explanations.
8. Read the License Agreement screen carefully and click Yes.
Installation starts.
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Follow any on-screen instructions to install the software.
9. When the Load plain paper into the cassette screen appears, load plain paper in the Cassette and click Next.
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For details, refer to [ Loading Paper ].
10. Click Next.
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The Setup Complete screen will only be displayed when Europe, Middle East, Africa is selected on the Select Your Place of Residence screen.
11. Click Next .
If connected to the Internet, the user registration page appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to register your product. You will need your product serial number, which is located on the inside of the machine.
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Internet connection is required. (Connection fees apply.)
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12. Click Restart .
Click Restart to restart the computer.
After restarting the computer, remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place.
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Cause and solution
Check 5: Check the status of the device on your computer
Follow the procedure below to check the status of the device.
1.Click Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then Device Manager.
If the User Account Control screen is displayed, follow the on-screen instructions.
In Windows XP, click Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System, then click Device Manager on the Hardware sheet.
In Windows 2000, click Control Panel, System, then Device Manager on the Hardware sheet.
2.Double-click Universal Serial Bus controllers then USB Printing Support.
If USB Printing Support is not displayed, make sure that the machine is correctly connected to the computer.
-⋗ [ Check 3: Make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged in to the machine and the computer ]
3.Click the General tab and make sure that there is no indication of a problem with the device.
If a device error is displayed, refer to Windows help to resolve the error.