Canon PIXMA MP970 User's Manual

Canon All in One Printer User's Manual - PIXMA MP970.
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Easy Setup Instructions

Photo All-In-One

Unpack the Machine

Please confirm the included items against the illustration printed on the lid of the packing box.

A USB cable is necessary to connect the machine with your computer.

1 Prepare the Machine

 Important

Before turning on the machine, remove all the orange shipping 

tapes.

a

 Unlock the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover).

(1)  Open the Document Cover.
(2)  Move the Scanner Lock Switch towards the release mark to 

unlock the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover).

(1)

(2)

Scanning Unit 

(Printer Cover)

 Caution

Make sure to unlock the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) before 

turning on the machine.

Before transporting the machine, always lock the Scanning 

Unit (Printer Cover) by moving the Scanner Lock Switch 

towards the lock mark.

b

 Plug the power cord in the back of the machine 

and connect the other end to the wall outlet. 

Next, open the Sheet Feeder Cover, pull out the 

Paper Support and the Extension, then open the 

Paper Output Tray and the Extension.

Document Cover

Extension

Paper Support

Sheet Feeder 

Cover

Paper Output Tray

Extension

 Important

Make sure that the Document Cover is closed.

Do NOT connect the USB cable at this stage.

c

 Open the Operation Panel, then press the 

ON/

OFF button to turn on the machine.

The machine will initialize. Wait until the 

Power lamp stops 

flashing and remains lit blue.

d

 Use the { or } button on the Operation Panel to 

select the language for the LCD, then press the 

OK button.

(1)  Press the { or } 

button to select the 

language.

(2)  Press the 

OK 

button.

 Important

If an unintended language is displayed on the LCD, press the 

Back button on the Operation Panel to return to the Language 

selection screen.

Once the message 

“Install the print head and set the ink 

tank.” appears, go to e.

e

 Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) until it locks 

into place. The Print Head Holder moves to the 

center.

 Caution

For your safety, always firmly grip the areas illustrated when 

lifting the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover).

 Important

If the Document Cover is opened, you cannot open the Scan-

ning Unit (Printer Cover). Be sure to open the Scanning Unit 

(Printer Cover) with the Document Cover closed.

f

 Write down the serial number located inside 

the machine. You will need this to register your 

product.

Serial Number Location

a

 Remove the Print Head from its package.

 Caution

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 protec-

tive cap - this has no effect on print quality. Be careful not to 

get ink on yourself when handling these items.

b

 Remove the orange protective cap from the Print 

Head and discard it.

Protective Cap

Print Head Nozzles

Electrical Contacts

 Important

Do not touch the print head nozzles or the electrical contacts.

c

Firmly raise the Print Head Lock Lever until 

it stops. The Print Head Lock Lever may feel 

heavy.

d

Insert the Print Head.

Do not touch!

e

 Push the Print Head to hold it in place, and lower 

the Print Head Lock Lever.

 Important

If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is left open for more than 

10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the right. Close 

and reopen the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return the 

Holder to the center.

3 Install the Ink Tanks

 Note

For the ink tanks compatible with this machine, refer to the back 

cover of the Quick Start Guide.

a

 Pull the orange tape in the direction of the arrow 

to peel off the protective film and remove the film 

completely.

If the air hole is blocked with the remaining film, ink 

may leak out or may not eject properly.

b

 Twist off and discard the orange protective cap 

located on the bottom of the ink tank.

Electrical Contacts

Ink Port

Protective Cap

Do not press!

 Important

Do not touch the electrical contacts.

Do not touch the ink port.

c

 Insert the ink tank into the right-hand slot and 

press the   mark on the ink tank until it clicks 

into place.

d

 Make sure the ink lamp lights red.

Refer to the color 

guide on the Print 

Head Lock Lever.

e

 Close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover).

 Caution

For your safety, always firmly grip the areas illustrated when 

closing the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover).

 Important

The machine starts the preparatory operation. It takes about 2 

minutes. Do not start another operation until the machine has 

stopped making operating noises.

a

 Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it to the left end.

Paper Support

Extension

Paper Guide

b

 Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper 

into the Rear Tray, align the paper with the Cover 

Guide on the right side, then slide the Paper 

Guide against the paper.

Paper Guide

Cover Guide

Print Side

c

Make sure that 

Yes is selected in the message 

requesting head alignment, then press the 

OK 

button.

 Note

Print Head alignment takes about 6 minutes to complete. Do not 

start another operation until the machine has stopped making 

operating noises.

The pattern is printed. And Print Head is aligned 

automatically.

OK

 Note

The pattern is printed in black and blue.

When Automatic Print Head Alignment cannot be executed 

correctly, the message “

Auto head align has failed.” is displayed 

on the LCD. Refer to “An Error Message is Displayed on the LCD” 

in the Quick Start Guide.

Hardware setup and Print Head alignment are 

complete.

2 Install the Print Head

4 Align the Print Head

 Important

When cleaning the exterior of the machine, use a soft cloth to wipe it gently. For details, refer to “Cleaning Your Machine” in the Quick Start Guide.

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