PIXMA TS302a - Printer CANON - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Inkjet Multifunction Printer
Functions	Print, Scan, Copy
Print Technology	Canon FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering)
Max Print Resolution	4800 x 1200 dpi
Print Speed (Black)	Up to 8.0 ipm
Print Speed (Color)	Up to 4.0 ipm
Paper Sizes Supported	A4, A5, B5, Letter, Envelopes (DL, COM10), 4x6 inch Photo
Scan Type	Flatbed CIS (Contact Image Sensor)
Scan Resolution	Up to 600 x 1200 dpi (optical)
Copy Resolution	Up to 600 x 1200 dpi
Connectivity	USB 2.0 High-Speed
Operating Systems	Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7; Mac OS X v10.12.6 or later
Dimensions (W x D x H)	Approx. 435 x 327 x 145 mm
Weight	Approx. 3.9 kg
Power Requirements	AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Ink Cartridge Type	PG-47S (Pigment Black), CL-57S (Dye Color)
Paper Capacity (Input)	Up to 60 sheets plain paper, 20 sheets photo paper
Borderless Printing	Yes (4x6 inch photo)
Maintenance	Replace ink cartridges, clean print head via printer utility
Safety Features	Auto power off, low ink indicator
Spare Parts & Repairability	Ink cartridges, power cord; user-replaceable print head available
General Information	Compact home printer ideal for everyday documents and photos

Frequently Asked Questions - PIXMA TS302a CANON

How do I install the Canon PIXMA TS302a printer?

Unpack the printer, remove all protective tapes, connect the power cord, install the ink cartridges (PG-47S black and CL-57S color), load paper, and follow the on-screen instructions or download drivers from the Canon website.

How do I replace the ink cartridges?

Ensure the printer is on. Open the front cover, the cartridge holder moves to the replacement position. Push down the old cartridge to release it, then insert the new cartridge until it clicks. Close the cover.

How do I connect the printer to my computer?

Use a USB 2.0 cable (type A to micro B). Connect the square end to the printer and the rectangular end to your computer. Install the drivers from the Canon website or the included CD.

How do I clear a paper jam?

Turn off the printer and unplug it. Open the front cover and tilt back the print head lock lever. Gently pull out any jammed paper from the roller area. Check the rear tray as well. Close everything and restart the printer.

Why is my printer not printing?

Check that the printer is powered on and connected via USB. Ensure the ink cartridges are installed correctly and not empty. Run the print head alignment from the printer utility. Restart both printer and computer.

How do I clean the print head?

From the printer utility software on your computer, select 'Cleaning' or 'Deep Cleaning'. Alternatively, press and hold the Stop button for 5 seconds when the power is on. This will initiate a cleaning cycle.

What paper types does the PIXMA TS302a support?

It supports plain paper, glossy photo paper, matte photo paper, envelopes, and more. Recommended sizes: A4, A5, B5, Letter, 4x6 inch (for borderless photos).

How do I scan a document?

Place your document face down on the scanner glass, align it with the mark. Open the Canon IJ Scan Utility on your computer, select scan type, and click 'Scan'.

Can I print wirelessly?

No, the Canon PIXMA TS302a only supports USB connectivity. It does not have Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

How do I perform a printer reset?

To reset to factory defaults, turn off the printer. While holding the Stop button, press and release the Power button, then release the Stop button. The printer will start in service mode; then press Stop twice. This resets settings.

USER MANUAL PIXMA TS302a CANON

Read Safety and Important Information (addendum) first.

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Connecting with Computer and Smartphone/Tablet......page 4

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1. Unpack Box

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□ Power cord □ FINE cartridge

□ Safety and Important Information

□ Getting Started (this manual)

2.RemoveTape and Turn on

1 Stand the printer on its back and remove the orange tape stuck to the bottom of it. Return the printer to its original position.

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2 Remove the packing materials (such as orange tape) from outside the printer.

3 Open the cover.

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4 Remove the orange tape and the protective material and discard them both.

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5 Close the cover.

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6 Connect the power cord.

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Do not connect any cables except the power cord yet.

7 Press the ON/Stop button. The ON lamp lights.

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• If the Alarm lamp (A) flashes 9 times at a time, press the ON/Stop button to turn off the power, and then try again from step 3 of chapter 2 "Remove Tape and Turn on".
• If the Alarm lamp (A) flashes 4 times at a time, proceed to the next step as it is.

(A) Flashing

3. Install Inks

1 Open the cover.

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2 ① Take out the Color FINE cartridge from the package.

② Remove the protective tape.

① Color ②

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Do not touch.

Be careful of ink on the protective tape.

3 ① Insert the Color FINE cartridge into the FINE cartridge holder on the left at a slight upward angle. ② Push the FINE cartridge in and up firmly until it snaps into place.

Make sure that the FINE cartridge is installed horizontally.

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Do not bump it against the surrounding parts.

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4 Repeat steps 2 to 4 and install the Black FINE cartridge as well, on the right.

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5 Close the cover.

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If the Alarm lamp flashes 4 times at a time, go back to step 3 of chapter 3 "Install Inks" and check whether the FINE cartridges for Color and Black are installed correctly.

4. Load Paper

1 Open the paper support.

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2 Slide the paper guide to the left.

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3 Load plain LTR or A4 size paper against the right edge with the print side facing up.

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4 Slide the paper guide to align it with the side of the paper stack.

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5 Pull out the paper output tray and output tray extension.

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5. Preparing for Connection

From here on, the procedure differs depending on the device used to connect to the printer.

First, after checking that the Wireless lamp is flashing 2 times at a time, proceed to the following operations. In the following description, smartphones and tablet devices are collectively described as smartphone.

Wireless Flashing

When the Wireless lamp does not flash, try again from chapter 2 "Remove Tape and Turn on".

• To use the printer by connecting only to a computer or both to a computer and smartphone

"6-A. Connecting to Computer"

• To use the printer by connecting only to a smartphone

"6-B. Connecting to Smartphone" on page 6

6-A. Connecting to Computer

Windows macOS

You need a connection setup for each computer. Proceed with the setup from step 1 for each computer.

1 Start the setup file.

① Open a web browser on your computer.
② Input the following URL and access the Canon website.

http://ij.start.canon

③ Select Set Up.

④ Input the model name of your printer and click OK.

You can select a model name from the list.

⑤ Click Setup.

The procedures for Windows and macOS are shown below. If you are using a computer with an OS other than Windows or macOS, such as a Chrome OS, do the setup according to the on-screen instructions.

⑥ Click Download and download the setup file.

Setup - Microsoft - ■ Click Download on the computer to which you want to connect the printer Download

⑦ Execute the downloaded file.

Proceed to step 2 on the next page to continue.

2 Click Start Setup.

If the following screen appears, click Exit.

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The connection with your computer is now complete. You can print from your computer.

6-B. Connecting to Smartphone

iOS Android

You need a connection setup for each smartphone. Proceed with the setup from step 1 for each smartphone.

Preparation

• Turn on Wi-Fi on your smartphone.
• If you have a wireless router, connect your smartphone to the wireless router you want to connect to the printer.
  * For operations, refer to manuals of your smartphone and the wireless router or contact those manufacturers.

1 Install the application software Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY in your smartphone.

iOS : Search "Canon PRINT" in App Store. Android : Search "Canon PRINT" in Google Play. Or access the Canon website by scanning the QR code.

* You may not connect your smartphone to the Internet wirelessly during connecting the printer to the smartphone directly. In that case, you may be charged depending on the contract with your service provider.
* Up to 5 devices can be connected to the printer via wireless LAN connection directly.

2 Check the Wireless lamp, and then proceed to A. B

Wireless Off or flashing (continue to B) Lit (continue to A) If the Wireless lamp is not lit and the Network lamp is lit, the printer cannot send transmissions using a Wireless LAN connection. For details, access "http://ij.start.canon" to see the "Frequently Asked Questions". Wireless Network Lit

If the Wireless lamp is not lit and the Network lamp is lit, the printer cannot send transmissions using a Wireless LAN connection. For details, access "http://ij.start.canon" to see the "Frequently Asked Questions".

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① Tap the installed application software.

② Follow the on-screen instructions to register the printer.

③ Make sure that the following screen appears.

The connection with your smartphone is now complete. You can print from your smartphone.

To print photos, load photo paper. Proceed to "Loading Photo Paper" on page 8.

Procedures below vary depending on iOS or Android. Select your operating system and proceed to its procedure.

iOS

① Tap Settings on your smartphone's home screen, and tap Canon_ij_XXXX in the Wi-Fi settings.

Settings Settings Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Canon_ij

If Canon_ij_XXXX does not appear on the list, see "Troubleshooting" below to operate the printer, and then repeat step ①.

② Tap the installed application software.

③ Follow the on-screen instructions to register the printer.

Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the setup.

If you select Auto Select Conn. Method (recommended) on the connection method selecting screen, the appropriate connection method is selected automatically depending on your environment.

④ Make sure that the following screen appears.

Android

① Tap the installed application software.

② Follow the on-screen instructions to register the printer.

If a message saying "Printer is not registered. Perform printer setup?" does not appear, see "Troubleshooting" below to operate the printer, and then wait for a while until the message appears.

Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the setup.

The appropriate connection method is selected depending on your environment.

③ Make sure that the following screen appears.

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The connection with your smartphone is now complete. You can print from your smartphone.

To print photos, load photo paper. Proceed to "Loading Photo Paper" on page 8.

Troubleshooting

Printer is not found from your smartphone.

① Press and hold the Direct button on the printer for about 2 seconds until the Direct lamp starts to flash.

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② Return to the operation of your smartphone.

Loading Photo Paper

1 Open the paper support.

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2 Slide the paper guide to the left.

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3 ① Load photo paper against the right edge with the print side facing up.

② Slide the paper guide to align it with the side of the paper stack.

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4 Confirm that the Paper lamp that is lit matches the paper size that is loaded.

LTR/ 4"×6"/10×15cm A4/Hagaki/L

If the Paper lamp that lights does not match the paper size, press the Paper Select button.

LTR/ 4"×6"/10×15cm A4/Hagaki/L

5 Pull out the paper output tray and output tray extension.

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Smartphone Copy

You can copy documents by using the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY application software for smartphones. To install the application, refer to step 1 on page 6. For the operation procedure, refer to the Online Manual.

1 Load the document on the printer.

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2 Take a photo of the document by using Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY.

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3 Send the image data to the printer and print it.

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