Instructions For a Canon Pixma MP170/MP150 (19 Steps)

1. Unpack the printer. Remove shipping tape from the outside of the printer, then open the scanner and remove protective material from inside.
2. Connect the power cord and press 'On/Off' to turn the printer on. Follow the on-screen instructions to select the language.
3. Lift the scanning unit and pull the support bar down to secure the scanning unit in the open position. Remove the protective tape on your ink cartridges and install them by gently clicking them into place. Lift the scanning unit slightly to put the support bar back into place then close the unit.
4. Open the paper support at the top of the printer and pull the paper support extension out all the way. Load the paper then pinch and adjust the paper guide so it gently touches the side of your paper stack. Open the paper tray at the bottom of your printer.
Software Setup
1. Turn off the printer. Turn on your computer and insert the Setup CD into your computer's disk drive.
2. Select your language and place of residence, clicking 'Next' after each selection.
3. Click 'Easy Install' then 'Install.' After reading the license agreement, click 'Yes.'
4. Connect your computer and printer with the USB cord when prompted by the software installer, and turn on the printer.
5. Click 'Exit' when installation is complete, and your computer will automatically restart.
Printing
1. Open the file you wish to print. Select 'Print' from the 'File' menu from within the document's application.
2. Click the icon representing your printer when the print dialog box appears. Click 'Preferences' if you wish to adjust settings such as media type and print quality. Click 'OK' to close the preferences screen.
3. Click 'Print.'
Scanning
1. Double-click the 'MP Navigator 2.0' icon on your computer's desktop.
2. Load the document you wish to scan onto the glass plate of the scanner.
3. Close the scanner lid and click 'Scan.'
4. Use MP Navigator to edit or save your scanned image once it appears on the screen.
Copying
1. Place the document you wish to print on the glass plate of the scanner.
2. Press 'Copy' on the printer. Use the right and left arrows to select the number of copies you wish to make.
3. Press 'Color' to make your copy in color or 'Black' to copy in black and white.