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Related Canon PIXMA MX870 Manual Pages

Solución de problemas de configuración de red [Spanish Version] - Page 4

... access from unauthorized wireless devices by entering wireless connection settings of specific wireless devices (computers, printers, etc.) to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer. •...of the machine directly, refer to "Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup" in the printed manual: Getting Started. Failed to connect to "The Target Access Point is found....

Solución de problemas de configuración de red [Spanish Version] - Page 9

...A function to automatically assign required information (IP address, etc.) to computers, printers or other devices connected to the network. • Privacy separator feature A function to... following the procedures in "Wireless Setup" and onward or "Wired Setup" and onward in the printed manual: Getting Started. Check 1 For a wireless connection, make sure that you follow Check 1, 2, ...

Solución de problemas de configuración de red [Spanish Version] - Page 17

Check 7 When using a router, are the Ethernet cables of the printer and computer connected to the LAN side of the router? • For details on...supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer. If the Ethernet cable is loose, connect it to operate in the printed manual: Getting Started. Check 8 When using a wired connection, is connected to the WAN side of the access point, ...

Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 3

... configure settings of the machine, refer to "Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup" in the printed manual: Getting Started. To establish a connection without changing the access point settings, refer ...point. • SSID broadcast An access point's periodic transmission of specific wireless devices (computers, printers, etc.) to search for the access point again. Check 2 Turn off the access point,...

MX870 series Getting Started - Page 87

...Weight Approx. 11.8 kg (Approx. 26.1 lb) * With the Print Head and ink tanks installed. Print Head/Ink Total 2,368 nozzles (PgBK 320 nozzles, Y/DyeBK each 256 nozzles,...X 437 (D) X 226 (H) mm * With the Paper Support and Paper Output Tray retracted. Specifications 15 Printing resolution (dpi) Interface General Specifications 9600* (horizontal) X 2400 (vertical) * Ink droplets can be placed...

MX870 series Getting Started - Page 4

...; Contents 1 Check the Included Items P.5 2 Connect the Telephone Line P.6 3 Turn the Power On P.7 4 Install the Print Head P.9 5 Install the Ink Tanks P.12 6 Load Paper P.15 7 Set Up for Fax Reception P.18 8 Select Connection ... 13 Use from Additional Computers P.56 14 Try Using the Machine P.57 Try Copying P.58 Print Photos from a Computer P.60 Send Faxes P.61 15 Specifications P.63

MX870 series Getting Started - Page 7

... connect the machine with your computer (USB connection only). Open the Paper Output Tray and take it out. Ink tanks (5: BK, M, Y, PGBK, C) Manuals Other documents Print Head A Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and on-screen manuals) Power cord Telephone line cable • A USB cable is placed inside and outside of...

MX870 series Getting Started - Page 10

... continue for the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) (D), then press the OK button. Operating noise may cause drying and clogging of the Print Head, resulting in memory. Make sure that all faxes stored in poor printing. 3 Turn the Power On If your machine is displayed on the Operation Panel are not lit. Send or...

MX870 series Getting Started - Page 11

... it moves. Close the Document Cover (D) and lift it with the Scanning Unit Support (C). This is normal operation. • If the Print Head Holder does not move, make sure that the Print Head Holder moves to the next page. • Do not touch the buttons or LCD (E) on . Make sure that the machine is...

MX870 series Getting Started - Page 12

... ink on yourself when handling these items. 10 4 Install the Print Head this has no effect on the inside of the Print Head Holder (I J K H Firmly lift the part (H) of the Print Head Lock Lever in , or the inside (J) or metal parts (K) of the Print Head. The machine may not print properly if you touch them. • There may feel...

MX870 series Getting Started - Page 13

... Lever firmly and lower it completely. • Once you have installed the Print Head, do not remove it in place as shown. • Do not knock the Print Head against the sides of the holder. • Install in a well-lit environment. 7 8 Tilt the Print Head forward and set it unnecessarily. • If the Scanning Unit (Cover...

MX870 series Getting Started - Page 16

...If an error message is displayed on the LCD, make some operating noises when preparing to print. Fold the Scanning Unit Support (F) towards the left. 3. Close the Scanning Unit (Cover).... G H E F 1. May result in the Cassette by referring to the next step. Make sure that the Print Head and the ink tanks are correctly installed. • The LCD will turn off if the machine is not operated ...

MX870 series Getting Started - Page 28

... User Registration B □ If the Extended Survey Program screen appears When the Printer Connection screen appears, connect the machine to Extended Survey Program, click Agree. The... Do not agree, the Extended Survey Program will not be installed. (This has no effect on , the Print Head Holder will move when the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B) is on the machine's functionality.) 26 9 Install the...

MX870 series Getting Started - Page 51

... is not detected, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. Refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. Next, read "Install the Software (Registration)" on page 54! 7 On the Canon IJ Network Tool screen, select MX870 series in . 7 When the Detected Printers List dialog box appears, select Canon MX870 series, then click Next. Make...

MX870 series Getting Started - Page 52

...how 1 to your operating system for further installation instructions. When the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears, click Register Printer. □ Proceed to the section that relates to register the machine ...51. v.10.4.11 Go to on page 51. • The alphanumeric characters after Canon MX870 series is the machine's Bonjour service name or MAC address. • If the machine has...

MX870 series Getting Started - Page 53

B Mac OS X v.10.4.11 1 1 2 Select Canon MX870 series and click Add. When the Printer List window appears, click Add. • When the You have no printers available. Click More Printers in the Printer Browser window. 12 Install the Software (Network Connection) 51 screen appears, click Add. 2 -A Mac OS X v.10.6.x/v.10.5.x Mac OS X v.10.4.11 - 2 - Go to on page 52.

MX870 series Getting Started - Page 54

3 3 4 Select Canon IJ Network in the pop-up menu, select Canon MX870 series in the list of printers. Go to the list of printers, then click Add. When the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears, click Register Scanner. 52 12 Install the Software (Network Connection) Make sure that Canon MX870 series is added to .

MX870 series Getting Started - Page 55

Click Next on page 54! 12 Install the Software (Network Connection) 53 Next, read "Install the Software (Information)" on the Register Printer and Scanner screen. 4 5 Select Canon MX870 series on the Scan-from-PC Settings screen, then click OK.

MX870 series Getting Started - Page 56

... Install the Software (Network Connection) If you click Do not agree, the Extended Survey Program will not be installed. (This has no effect on , the Print Head Holder will move when the Scanning Unit (Cover) (A) is required when registering the product. If you can agree to proceed with the software installation. Follow...

MX870 series Getting Started - Page 65

...IEEE802.11g *5 *1 A computer that complies with a pitch of 1/9600 inch at minimum. Print Head/Ink Total 2,368 nozzles (PgBK 320 nozzles, Y/DyeBK each 256 nozzles, C/M each 768... *2 Maximum speed: 1.44 Mbps *3 JPEG/PNG only *4 Bluetooth connection is required. Specifications 15 Printing resolution (dpi) Interface General Specifications 9600* (horizontal) X 2400 (vertical) * Ink droplets can...