Installing the Software
Information Common to Windows
Notes on the Installation Process
If the Select Language screen appears, select a language, then click Next.
If the Select Your Place of Residence screen appears, select your place of residence, then
click Next.
There are two ways of installing the printer driver and other software*:
Easy Install: the items included on the Setup CD-ROM are installed automatically
Custom Install: you can select particular items to install
* The available software programs included on the Setup CD-ROM may vary depending on
the country or region of purchase.
When the User Registration screen appears, click Next. If your computer is connected to the
Internet, the on-screen instructions to register your product will appear.
Registration can also be performed from the icon on the desktop after installation is
completed.
The User Registration screen will only be displayed when Europe, Middle East, Africa is
selected on the Select Your Place of Residence screen.
Remove the Setup CD-ROM after installation is completed, then keep it in a safe place in
case you need to reinstall the software.
Notes on the Print Head Alignment
Load a sheet of the supplied paper (Paper For Print Head Alignment MP-101) with the
printing side (whiter side) facing UP.
Print Head Alignment will take about 5 minutes to complete. Do not open the Print Head
Cover while printing.
The pattern is printed in black and blue only.
If the pattern is not printed successfully and the Alarm lamp on the printer flashes orange,
press the RESUME/CANCEL button to clear the error, go ahead to the next procedure to
install the printer driver and on-screen manuals, then refer to "Eleven flashes" in "Alarm Lamp
Flashes Orange" in the User's Guide on-screen manual.
Information for Windows
Log into a user account with the administrator privilege.
Quit all running applications before installation.
Do not switch users during the installation process.
If the Found New Hardware or Found New Hardware
Wizard screen appears automatically, remove the USB
cable connected to your computer. Click Cancel to quit the
screen. In Windows Vista, the screen may close
automatically when the USB cable is unplugged. Then turn
off the printer and start the installation process again. When
performing infrared communication, click Cancel to quit the
screen. Then turn off the printer and start the installation
process again. For details on the installation process, refer
to your setup sheet.
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