How to setup the printer

    16-May-2008
    8200188300

    Solution

    Prepare the Printer
    1. Plug the power cord into the back of the printer and connect the other end to a power outlet.
    Press the POWER button. The printer will initialize. Wait until the POWER lamp displays a steady blue light.
    (A) POWER Lamp
    (B) POWER Button
    2. Open the Front Tray. Raise the Top Cover.
    NOTE
    Gently pressthe markon the Front Tray. The Front Tray automatically opens.
    (C) Top Cover
    (D) Front Tray

    3. The Print Head Holder automatically moves to the center. Remove the protective tape from the Print Head Holder. The tape position is subject to change.
    (E) Protective Tape
    4. Write down the serial number located inside the printer. You will need this to register your products.
    (F) Serial Number Location
    IMPORTANT
    If the Top Cover is left open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the right. Close and reopen the Top Cover to return the holder to the center.

    Install the Print Head
    1. Firmly raise the print head lock lever.
    2. Remove the Print Head from its package.
    (A) Tear at notch to open
    (B) Nozzles
    CAUTION
    There might be some transparent or light color ink on the inside of the bag the Print
    Head comes in - this has no effect on print quality. Be careful not to get ink on yourself when handling these items.
    NOTE
    Do not touch the nozzles.

    3. Remove and discard the orange protective cap from the Print Head.
    CAUTION
    There might be some transparent or light color ink on 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.
    NOTE
    • Do not touch the print head nozzles and the electrical contacts.
    • Do not attempt to reattach the protective cap once it has been removed.
    (C) Print Head Nozzles
    (D) Electrical Contacts

    4. Slide the Print Head into the holder.
    The Print Head will rest at a slight angle.
    (E) Electrical Contacts
    5. Lower the print head lock lever carefully.

    Install the Ink Tanks
    1. Remove the Red Ink Tank (PGI-9R) from its package.
    2. Remove and discard the orange protective cap located on the bottom of the ink tank.
    IMPORTANT
    Do not touch the electrical contacts.
    NOTE
    • To avoid spilling ink, never press on the sides of an ink tank.
    • Do not touch the open ink port once the protective cap is removed, as this may prevent the ink from being ejected properly.
    (A) Electrical Contacts
    (B) Protective Cap
    (C) Protective Cap

    3. Insert the ink tank into the rightmost slot. Press the mark on the ink tank until it clicks into place and then its lamp lights red.
    (D) Ink Lamp
    4. Insert the remaining nine ink tanks into their assigned slots. Ensure that ink lamps light red.
    (E) Refer to the color guide on the print head lock lever.
    5. Close the Top Cover. Lift open the Paper Support and the Paper Support Extension, then pull out the Front Tray Extension.
    (F) Paper Support Extension
    (G) Paper Support
    (H) Front Tray Extension
    (I) Top Cover
    NOTE
    If the ALARM lamp on the printer flashes
    orange after you have closed the Top Cover, an ink tank may not be installed properly. Open the Top Cover and make sure that the ink tanks are installed in the correct order directed on the label.