SeriesPhoto PrinterStart HereEasy Setup Instructions1 Unpack the PrinterCarefully remove all items from the box.Remove the tape from the printer.2Power CordPIXMA iP4200Print HeadDocumentation andSoftware KitPIXMA iP4200Photo Printer12 Prepare the PrinterBefore turning on the printer, open the topcover and remove the protective material andtape from the printer as shown. The tapeposition is subject to change.CAUTION: Be sure to remove the protectivematerial before you turn on the printer.Close the top cover. Plug the power cord intothe back of the printer and connect the otherend to a power outlet. Press the POWERbutton. The printer will initialize. Wait until thePOWER lamp displays a steady green light.Raise the top cover. Lower the front cover.Lower the inner cover.The print head holder automatically moves tothe center. Write down the serial numberlocated inside the printer. You will need this toregister your products.IMPORTANT: If the top cover is left open formore than 10 minutes, the print head holdermoves to the right. Close and reopen the topcover to return the holder to the center.43213 Install the Print HeadRemove the print head from its package.CAUTION: There might be some transparent orlight blue ink on the inside of the bag the printhead comes in - this has no effect on printquality. Be careful not to get ink on yourselfwhen handling these items.Remove the orange protective cap from theprint head.CAUTION: There might be some transparent orlight blue ink on the inside of the protective cap- this has no effect on print quality. Be carefulnot to get ink on yourself when handling theseitems.NOTE:· Do not touch the print head nozzles and theelectrical contacts.· Do not attempt to reattach the protective cap onceit has been removed.Firmly raise the print head lock lever.Slide the print head into the holder.The print head will rest at a slight angle.Lower the print head lock lever carefully andpress it down.543214 Install the Ink TanksPeel back the orange tab completely andremove the plastic wrapper from the Cyan InkTank (CLI-8C).Twist off and discard the orange protective caplocated on the bottom of the ink tank.IMPORTANT: Do not touch the electricalcontacts.NOTE:· To avoid spilling ink, never press on the sides ofan ink tank.· Do not touch the open ink port once the protectivecap is removed, as this may prevent the ink frombeing ejected properly.Insert the ink tank into the rightmost slot.Press the mark on the ink tank until it clicksinto place and then its lamp lights red.Insert the remaining four ink tanks into theirassigned slots. Ensure that ink tank lamps lightred.Close (a) the inner cover and then (b) the topcover. Lift open the paper support and extendthe paper output tray.IMPORTANT: Be sure to close the inner covercompletely, or the paper will not feed properly.NOTE:· The printer will perform a print head cleaning. Waituntil the POWER lamp displays a steady greenlight before proceeding.· If the ALARM lamp still flashes orange even afterthe printer has stopped making operating noises,an ink tank may not be installed properly. Openthe top cover and make sure that the ink tanks areinstalled in the correct order directed on the label.543215 Connect the Printerand Load PaperIMPORTANT: Be sure the printer is off beforecontinuing, or the computer will attempt toinstall the printer driver before the printer isready.TURN THE PRINTER OFF.Connect one end of the USB cable to thecomputer, the other to the appropriate USBport on the printer.NOTE: The iP4200 Photo Printer is equippedwith USB 2.0 Hi-Speed port. If your PC does notsupport USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, or if any non-certified USB 2.0 cable or driver is used for theconnection, the printer will operate at a lowerspeed provided under USB 1.1.Pinch the paper guide and slide it to the left.Load a few sheets of blank paper into the autosheet feeder, align the paper with the coverguide, then slide the paper guide toward theleft edge of the paper.IMPORTANT: Print Head Alignment (Step 6)requires that letter size paper is loaded in theAuto Sheet Feeder (top paper feeder).321Inner CoverTop CoverFront CoverSerial Number LocationTear at notch to openPrint HeadNozzlesElectricalContactsUSB CableUSB CableUSB PortProtective CapclickAuto SheetFeederPaperGuideContinue with Step 6on side two.Paper Output Tray(a) Inner CoverPaper Support(b) Top CoverPOWER ButtonPOWER LampUSB PortInk TanksPGI-5BK BlackCLI-8BK BlackCLI-8C CyanCLI-8Y Yellow CLI-8M MagentaElectrical ContactsInk Tank LampPrint SideCover GuidePut your fingers in thenotches in either sideof the front cover andpull down to open it.ink portRefer to the colorguide on the printhead lock lever.