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PIXMA MP540 Support
FAQ and troubleshooting

Prepare the Machine

Content Id: 8200252600


Check the Included Items

(A) Print Head

(B) ink tank

(C) power cord

- Manuals

- Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and on-screen manuals)

- Warranty

Caution

Before turning on the machine, remove all the orange tapes and the protective sheets.

Caution

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

Turn the Power On

1. Plug in the power cord on the left side at the back of the machine and connect the other end to the wall outlet.

Caution

Do NOT connect the USB cable at this stage.

2. Open the Operation Panel (A), then press the ON button (B) to turn on the machine.

Caution

Make sure that the Document Cover (C) is closed.
If an unintended language is displayed on the LCD , press the Back button on the Operation Panel to return to the Language selection screen.

Caution

The machine may make some operating noises. This is normal operation.

3. Use the (Up) or (Down) button (D) on the Operation Panel to select the language for the LCD , then press the OK button .

The standby screen is displayed.

Install the Print Head

Caution

Do not handle the Print Head roughly such as applying them excessive pressure or dropping them.

1. Open the Paper Output Tray (A), then lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B) until it locks into place.

The Scanning Unit (Cover) (B) is fixed automatically.

The Print Head Holder (C) comes out. (This is where you install the Print Head.)

Caution

Close the Document Cover (D) and lift it with the Scanning Unit (Cover).

Caution

The Print Head Holder makes a noise as it moves. This is normal operation.

2. Raise the Print Head Lock Lever (E).

Caution

Firmly raise the Print Head Lock Lever until it stops. (The Print Head Lock Lever may feel heavy.)

Caution

If the Print Head Holder does not move, make sure that the machine is turned on.

3. Remove the Print Head from the silver package.

4. Remove and discard the orange protective cap.

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 protective cap - this has no effect on print quality. Be careful not to get ink on yourself when handling these items. Be careful not to stain your hands.

5. Tilt the Print Head forward and set it in place. Lower the Print Head Lock Lever (E) completely.

Caution

Do not knock the Print Head against the sides of the Holder.
Be sure to install it in a well-lit environment.
Pinch the Print Head Lock Lever fi rmly and lower it gently.
Once you have installed the Print Head , do not remove it unnecessarily.

Install the Ink Tanks

Caution

Do not handle the ink tanks roughly such as applying them excessive pressure or dropping.

Caution

If the Print Head Holder moves to the right, close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Cover).
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.

Caution

Do not hold the sides of the ink tank; ink may splash.

3. Install the Ink Tank

Press the PUSH mark on the ink tank until it clicks into place.

Make sure the Ink lamp lights red.

Caution

Be sure install it in a well-lit environment.

Caution

Match the labels when installing.

4. Install all the other ink tanks in the same way.

Install all the ink tanks .

Caution

Once you have installed the ink tanks , do not remove them unnecessarily.

Caution

Make sure all the Ink lamp lights red.

Incomplete installation

5. Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B) slightly, then gently close it.

6. Wait until the screen (about 4 minutes) and go to the next step.

The machine may make some operating noises when preparing to print. This is normal operation.

Caution

If an error message is displayed on the LCD, make sure that the Print Head and the ink tanks are correctly installed.

7. Load three or more sheets of A 4 or Letter -sized plain paper into the Cassette (C), then press the OK button .

Caution

For details, refer to [ Loading Paper ].
Close the Paper Output Tray to make it easier to pull out the Cassette .

8. Press the OK button .

Caution

For better print results, it is recommended that you align the Print Head before printing photos. To align the Print Head , use the (Up) or (Down) button to select Perform head alignment , then press the OK button . Follow the steps in [Aligning the Print Head ].
You can perform Print Head Alignment at any time. For details, refer to [Aligning the Print Head ].

9. Confirm that the above screen appears.

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