Prepare the Machine
29-Jul-2009
8200571000
Solution
CAUTION
- Before turning on the machine, remove all orange tape and protective sheets from the inside and outside of the machine.
The Print Head is placed inside of the Paper Output Tray (A).
Open the Paper Output Tray and take it out.
(a) Print Head
(b) 6 ink tanks (M, BK, GY, PGBK, C, Y)
(c) power cord
(B) 8cm CD-R adapter
(C) CD-R tray
- Manuals
- Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and on-screen manuals)
- Matte Photo Paper MP-101 (for Automatic Print Head Alignment)
- Warranty
NOTE
- A USB cable is necessary to connect the machine with your computer (USB connection only).
- Choosing a Location
IMPORTANT
- 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.
- Unlock the Scanning Unit (Cover)
1. Open the Document Cover (D).
2. Move the Scanner Lock Switch (E) towards the release mark to
unlock the Scanning Unit (Cover).
3. Close the Document Cover.
Make sure that the Document Cover is closed and go to the next step.
1. Plug the power cord into the back left of the machine, then connect the other end to the wall outlet.
IMPORTANT
- Do NOT connect the USB cable or Ethernet cable at this stage.
- Make sure that the Document Cover (A) is closed.
2. Open the Operation Unit (B) and press the ON button (C) to turn on the machine.
NOTE
- The machine may make some operating noises. This is normal operation.
3. Use the 
or 
button (D) on the Operation Panel to select the language for the LCD (E), then press the OK button.
or button (D) on the Operation Panel to select the language for the LCD (E), then press the OK button.
4. When the following screen is displayed, press the OK button and go to the next step.
IMPORTANT
- If an unintended language is displayed on the LCD, press the Back button (F) to return to the Language selection screen.
IMPORTANT
- Handle the Print Head carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to it.
1. Open the Paper Output Tray (A), then lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B) until it stops.
Close the Document Cover (C) and lift it with the Scanning Unit (Cover).
2. Make sure that the Print Head Holder (D) moves to the installation position.
IMPORTANT
- The Print Head Holder makes a noise as it moves. This is normal operation.
- If the Print Head Holder does not move, make sure that the machine is turned on.
3. Firmly raise the Print Head Lock Lever (E) of the Print Head Holder until it stops.
IMPORTANT
- Do not touch the inside of the Print Head Holder (F). The machine may not print properly if you touch it.
4. Remove the Print Head from the silver package.
5. Remove the orange protective cap.
IMPORTANT
- Do not touch the inside (G) or metal parts (H) of the Print Head. The machine may not print properly if you touch them.
- 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. Be careful not to get ink on yourself when handling these items.
6. Tilt the Print Head forward and set it in place as shown.
IMPORTANT
- Do not knock the Print Head against the sides of the holder.
- Install in a well-lit environment.
7. Lower the Print Head Lock Lever completely.
IMPORTANT
- Hold the Print Head Lock Lever firmly and lower it gently.
- Once you have installed the Print Head, do not remove it unnecessarily.
IMPORTANT
- Handle the ink tanks carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to them.
- Be sure to use the supplied ink tanks.
1. Pull the orange tape (1) in the direction of the arrow to peel off the protective film and remove the film (2) completely.
2. While pressing down with your left thumb, twist off the orange protective cap (A) located on the bottom of the ink tank.
IMPORTANT
- Do not touch the electrical contacts (B) or open ink port (C) on the ink tank. The machine may not print properly if you touch them.
- Do not push the sides of the ink tank; ink may splash.
3. Tilt the ink tank, then insert it under the label and against the back end of the slot.
Make sure that the color of the label matches the ink tank.
IMPORTANT
- Install in a well-lit environment.
4. Press the PUSH mark on the ink tank firmly until it clicks.
When the installation is completed properly, the Ink lamp lights red.
5. Install all the other ink tanks in the same way.
Install all the ink tanks.
Make sure all the Ink lamps light red.
IMPORTANT
- Once you have installed the ink tanks, do not remove them unnecessarily.
- Incomplete installation
6. Close the Scanning Unit (Cover) (D).
Make sure the Inner Cover (E) is closed.
- Wait until the LCD changes as shown in the illustration (about 5 minutes) and go to the next step.
- The machine may make some operating noises when preparing to print. This is normal operation.
IMPORTANT
- For your safety, always hold the Scanning Unit (Cover) with both hands when closing it.
- If an error message is displayed on the LCD, make sure that the Print Head and the ink tanks are correctly installed.
NOTE
Align the Print Head for better print results.
This takes about 5 minutes.
Use a sheet of supplied specialty paper (Matte Photo Paper MP-101) for alignment.
1. Load a sheet of supplied specialty paper (Matte Photo Paper MP-101) in the Rear Tray (A) by referring to steps 7 to 10 in [ Loading Paper ]
IMPORTANT
- Be sure to use MP-101 for Automatic Print Head Alignment.
- MP-101 cannot be fed from the Cassette. Load it in the Rear Tray.
- MP-101 has front and back sides. Load it so that the cut corner (B) is at the top right.
2. Confirm the message on the LCD and press the OK button.
Extend the Output Tray Extension (C).
- Print Head Alignment takes about 5 minutes to complete. Wait until the pattern is printed, then go to the next step.
NOTE
- For details on media sizes and types you can use, refer to [ Loading Paper ]
3. Make sure that a pattern similar to the one shown in the illustration is printed.
Remove the printed paper, then close the Paper Output Tray (D).
NOTE
- When an error message is displayed on the LCD, press the OK button to clear the error, then go to the next step. After the installation is complete, perform Print Head Alignment by referring to [ An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD ]
- The pattern is printed in black and blue.
4. Confirm the message on the LCD, then load plain paper into the Cassette (E) and press the OK button.
The standby screen is displayed on the LCD.
Print Head Alignment is now complete.
NOTE
- For details, refer to [ Loading Paper ]
This section explains how to load paper in the Cassette (A) and the Rear Tray (B).
The Cassette supports plain paper (C) only. To print photo paper / Hagaki (D), be sure to load it in the Rear Tray.
1. Pull out the Cassette.
2. Move the Paper Guides (E) and (F) to both edges.
3. Load plain paper.
Load paper with the printing side facing down.
IMPORTANT
- To print on specialty paper, be sure to load it in the Rear Tray.
4. Slide the Paper Guide to align with the actual size of the paper.
The Paper Guide will stop when it aligns with the corresponding mark of paper size.
NOTE
- There may be a little space between the Paper Guide and the paper stack.
5. Slide the Paper Guide against left edge of the paper.
Make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the line (G).
6. Insert the Cassette slowly into the machine until it clicks into place.
7. Open the Paper Support (H) and pull it straight up, then slant it back.
8. Move the Paper Guides (I) to both edges.
9. Load paper in the center of the Rear Tray.
Load paper in portrait orientation with the printing side facing up.
10. Slide the left and right Paper Guides against both edges of the paper.
Make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the line (J).
NOTE
- For details on media sizes and types you can use, refer to [ Loading Paper ]