PIXMA MG5700 seriesPreparing Printer

Preparing Power, Ink Tanks, and Paper

Important

• Do not connect a USB cable while preparing the printer.

1. Check accessories.

   Make sure the accessories shown in the following illustration are supplied.

   

   Important

   • The Setup CD-ROM is for Windows only.

2. Remove protective materials and turn on printer.

   
   • Internet Explorer 8/9 version
   • iPhone (iOS 7 or later) version with subtitles

   Note

   • Depending on your country or region, a screen for selecting a language and region may appear.
   • For details on sending information to Canon, see here.

3. Install ink tanks.

   
   • Internet Explorer 8/9 version
   • iPhone (iOS 7 or later) version with subtitles

   Important

   • Remove the orange tape completely.

4. Load A4 plain paper.

   
   • Internet Explorer 8/9 version
   • iPhone (iOS 7 or later) version with subtitles

   Note

   • Alternatively, use Letter size plain paper.
   • The loaded paper will be used for a test print.

5. Align print head.

   
   • Internet Explorer 8/9 version
   • iPhone (iOS 7 or later) version with subtitles

   Note

   • The screen will turn off after approximately 5 minutes of inactivity. To turn the screen back on, press any button (except the ON button) on the operation panel.

6. Select how to use printer.

   When connecting to computer/smartphone/tablet

   • Connecting via Wireless LAN
   • Connecting via USB

   When using printer only without connecting to computer/smartphone/tablet

   • Do not connect

   Note

   • For details on connection types, see Connection Methods Available on Printer.

Connecting via Wireless LAN

1. Select Wireless LAN connection and press OK button.

   

2. Select Yes and press OK button.

   

   When the following screen appears, perform setup to make the printer ready for use.
   Set up a connection between the printer and computer, smartphone, or tablet, or install applications by referring to this site.

   • Click here to set up
   

   Note

   • For the settings when using Apple AirPrint or Google Cloud Print, see When Using Apple AirPrint or Google Cloud Print.
   • Some functions are not available in certain countries or regions.

Connecting via USB

1. Select USB connection and press OK button.

   

2. Select Yes and press OK button.

   

   When the following screen appears, perform setup to make the printer ready for use.
   Set up a connection between the printer and computer, smartphone, or tablet, or install applications by referring to this site.

   • Click here to set up