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How To Reset Waste Ink Counters Canon Mx860
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MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 3
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Contents
Getting Started Overview | 4 Prepare Your MX860 | 4
Before Starting | 4 Unpack and Set Up | 5
Set Up the Hardware | 8 Install the Print Head | 8 Install the Ink Tanks | 10 Load Paper | 11 Align the Print Head | 12 Set Up ... Points | 23 Wired Networks | 28 Connecting Additional Computers | 33
Start Using Your MX860! | 37 Solution Menu | 37 On-Screen Manual | 37
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 4
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prepare your MX860 set up the hardware set up the software connect to the manual of your access point or router, or contact the manufacturer.
4 Following the steps will help you are unable to retrieve the network password or other settings, refer to your network (optional) start using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup...
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 5
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... head holder
d Remove all tape from inside the MX860.
e Lift the scanning unit slightly to remove package)
setup CD
phone cord power cord
ink tanks
NOT SHOWN: documentation
USB cable (needed for initial
network setup or USB connection)
If any parts are missing, contact Canon (see back cover for contact data).
2 Remove all...
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 7
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7 Select language
If you select a wrong language, press Back to return to Language selection options. 6 Power up . Use the ▲ and ▼ button on the MX860.
Your MX860 will prompt to install the print head and ink tanks.
prepare hardware software network
prepare hardware software network
7
prepare hardware software network
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 10
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... are in the print head.
4 Repeat steps 1-3 until it clicks into the matching color slot.
2 Remove protective cap
Hold the ink tank as shown, and twist the cap off. ink light will turn red
Take care to avoid squeezing ink from the tank. Do not grip the tank with force or hold the tank...
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 17
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...and on page 37. You are finished with a USB Cable
After your computer restarts, the Canon IJ Network Tool dialog appears.
8 Click Restart
After restarting, remove the Setup CD-ROM and ...connected to the internet you will need to reinstall the software. Go to "Start Using Your MX860!" Connecting with the setup.
The serial number is required for product registration. prepare hardware software...
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 19
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wired network connecting with the USB cable and is powered on page 28 for details. The MX860 is connected to your wireless
network Click the icon in the Printers pane, then click OK. ... of your computer with an Ethernet cable
On the Canon IJ Network Tool dialog, select LAN connection, then click OK. Once your MX860 is set the connection type now for the initial network setup.
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 22
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..., select the MAC address of the MX860. c Click Apply to the selected device, then click Exit. d Confirm that a checkmark appears next to use the MX860 as a scanner. on page 37. Select the Scanner
The Canon IJ Network Scanner Selector dialog opens.
1 Select scanner
a From the pop-up menu, select Canon MX860 series Network.
Add the Printer...
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 23
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...the network name with the checkmark next to it.
2 Make sure the MX860 is ready
Ensure the MX860 is connected to your MX860 has been previously set for a wired network, ensure the connection type is ...page 28 for details.
3 Select LAN connection
On the Canon IJ Network Tool dialog, select LAN connection, then click OK. c Click OK.
Once your MX860 is connected to your network, the USB cable is no...
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 27
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... pop-up menu, select Canon MX860 series Network.
Add the Printer (OS X v10.3.9)
The Printer List window will open automatically.
1 Click Add
The Printer Browser window opens. a Select MX860 series. network
c Click Apply to your
hardware software
network.
2 Add the printer
a Click More Printers. c Click Add. b In the Network Device List pane, select the...
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 29
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d Use the ▲ or ▼ button to use
a Select Setup in the pop-up menu.
b Select MX860 series in step 5. c Click OK.
3 Select LAN connection
On the Canon IJ Network Tool dialog, select LAN connection, then click OK. A Check Wired LAN Connection reminder appears. prepare hardware software network
prepare hardware software network
prepare...
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 33
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... Selector dialog opens.
1 Select scanner
a From the pop-up menu, select Canon MX860 series Network. You are finished with the setup.
Congratulations! on page 15. Go to the selected device, then
click Exit. b In the Network Device List pane, select the MAC address of the
MX860. d Confirm that a checkmark appears next to "Start Using Your...
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 36
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a From the pop-up menu, select Canon MX860 series Network. Congratulations!
Go to use the MX860 as a scanner. c Click Apply to "Start Using Your MX860!" You are finished with the setup. There should be only one device listed unless you have
more than one MX860 series device connected to the selected device, then
click Exit. d Confirm that a checkmark...
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 37
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... open the on-screen manual, click the Get help for your MX860
37 To start the Solution Menu, click the Canon Solution Menu icon on -screen manual has three parts: ●... functions ●● Advanced Guide Describes advanced operating procedures to useful functions and information about your Canon product or software button in the Solution Menu.
The on the Dock. On-Screen Manual
To...
MX860 Getting Started For Mac Users - Page 38
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... support, free of service charges, Monday-Friday, excluding holidays, during the warranty period)
● Telephone Device for energy efficiency. All other product and brand names are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in other countries. Canon and PIXMA are compatible with this product:
PGI-220 Black CLI-221 Black CLI-221 Cyan CLI-221...
Solución de problemas de configuración de red [Spanish Version] - Page 10
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...resolution max: 19200 dpi x 19200 dpi
Gradation (Input/ Gray: 16 bit/8 bit
Output)
Color: 48 bit/24 bit (RGB each 768 nozzles)
A4 or Letter size: Max. 35 ...PNG only *4 Bluetooth connection is required.
ENGLISH
Specifications
1 MX860 series
General Specifications
Printing resolution 9600 (horizontal)* x 2400 (vertical)
(dpi)
* Ink droplets can be placed with Hi-Speed USB standard is ...
Solución de problemas de configuración de red [Spanish Version] - Page 11
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... to date. We recommend that you keep your operating system. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are subject to date with Windows Update. The on-screen...or Canon FAX Standard chart No.1, standard mode.) Color: Approx. 1 minute/page at 33.6 Kbps, ECM-JPEG, transmitting from Windows XP to Windows Vista, first uninstall software bundled with the Canon inkjet printer....
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 10
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... Interpolated resolution max: 19200 dpi x 19200 dpi
Gradation (Input/ Gray: 16 bit/8 bit
Output)
Color: 48 bit/24 bit (RGB each 768 nozzles)
A4 or Letter size: Max. 35 sheets (...Ink ADF capacity
*1 A computer that complies with USB 1.1, it can be used at minimum.
Specifications
1 MX860 series
General Specifications
Printing resolution 9600 (horizontal)* x 2400 (vertical)
(dpi)
* Ink...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 11
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... up to date with the Canon inkjet printer. • Macintosh: ...Color: Approx. 1 minute/page at 33.6 Kbps, ECM-JPEG, transmitting from Windows XP to the operating system's requirements when higher than those given here. Specifications are available for the on a PC with Windows Vista, XP or 2000 pre-installed. • Some functions may not be installed. About Consumables Consumables (ink...
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