How can I install the InkJet Multifunctional driver and software for Windows Vista?

CD-ROM version 2.0 or later
CD-ROM version older than version 2.0
Do not have any CD-ROM

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If you are not sure which type of CD-ROM you have, please click here.

If the version of the CD-ROM prepackaged with the product is 2.0 or later, install the drivers and software from it.

NOTE:
Before upgrading your computer's OS from Windows XP to Windows Vista, uninstall the already installed Canon software for XP first. Then, upgrade the OS to Windows Vista and install the software for Windows Vista. If you have already upgraded your computer's OS to Windows Vista before uninstalling the software for XP, pleaseclick hereto view the related information.

< Installation Procudures >

1. Insert the CD-ROM provided with the product into the CD-ROM drive.
   
   (The illustration below shows the one for the MP500. The model name varies depending on the printer model.)
   
   
   
   The description of [ 1 ]:
   The model name you are using
   
   The description of [ 2 ]:
   2.0 or later
   
   
2. The installation window will be displayed.
   

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   When the CD-ROM is not launched automatically, select My Computer from the Start menu and then click the CD-ROM icon.

3. Select Easy Install or Custom Install.
    
4. The installation will start. Follow the instructions on the screen to continue the installation.
    
5. After the installation, be sure to confirm the latest Windows Vista support information for the following software (see the table below) and follow the instructions the manufacturer provides. Each manufacturer's website is listed in the table as well.
   

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   The software you can use varies depending on the model you are using.
   
   

   Application Name	Manufacturer	Webpage URL
   Photostudio	ArcSoft	http://www.arcsoft.com/
   Preto!PageManager	NewSoft	http://global.newsoftinc.com/

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How to install the drivers and software using the CD-ROM Ver. 1.x

In case the version of your CD-ROM prepackaged with the machine is before 2.0, the MP Drivers and some application software can be downloaded from the Canon website to install them.
Regarding Photo Studio and Presto! PageManager, check the manufacturer's Windows Vista support information and then install the MP Drivers using the CD-ROM with the version before 2.0.

Note:
Before upgrading your computer's OS from Windows XP to Windows Vista, uninstall the already installed Canon software for XP first. Then, upgrade the OS to Windows Vista and install the software for Windows Vista. If you have already upgraded your computer's OS to Windows Vista before uninstalling the software for XP, pleaseclick hereto view the related information.

Procedure 1
Install MP Drivers, MP Navigator, Easy-PhotoPrint, and CD-LabelPrint.

Memo:
The software you can use varies depending on the model you are using.

Download the latest MP Drivers and the software to be used from the Canon website, then install them.

Procedure 2
Install PhotoStudio and Presto!PageManager.

NOTE:
For the installation method of OmniPage SE, see the procedure 3.

Memo:
The software you can use varies depending on the model you are using.

1. Insert the CD-ROM older than Ver. 2.0 (provided with the product) into the CD-ROM drive.
   < The illustration below shows the one for the MP500. The model name and background color vary depending on the printer model. >
   
   
   The description of [ 1 ]:
   The model name you are using
   
   The description of [ 2 ]:
   1.x
2. When the installation window is displayed, select Custom Install.
   
   

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   When the installation from the CD-ROM does not start automatically, click Start and go to Computer, then double-click the CD-ROM icon.

3. Select the application software to be installed and then start the installation.
   

   Memo:
   The software you can use varies depending on the model you are using.

4. After the installation, be sure to confirm the latest Windows Vista support information for the following software (see the table below) and follow the instructions the manufacturer provides. Each manufacturer's website is listed in the table as well.
   
   

   Application Name	Manufacturer	Webpage URL
   Photostudio	ArcSoft	http://www.arcsoft.com/
   Presto!PageManager	NewSoft	http://global.newsoftinc.com/

Procedure 3Install OmniPage SE.

Confirm if Windows Vista is supported in the application manufacturer's website, then follow the instructions it provides.

NOTE:

Do not install OmniPage SE from the software CD-ROM.

Application Name	Manufacturer	Homepage
OmniPage	SE Nuance	http://www.nuance.com/

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How to install the drivers and software without the CD-ROM

If you do not have a CD-ROM, you can download the MP Drivers and some of the application software (see*below) from the Canon website.

NOTE:
Before upgrading your computer' s OS from Windows XP to Windows Vista, uninstall the already installed Canon software for XP first. Then, upgrade the OS to Windows Vista and install the software for Windows Vista.
If you have already upgraded your computer's OS to Windows Vista before uninstalling the software for XP, pleaseclick hereto view the related information.

* The application software which can be downloaded from the Canon website.
MP Drivers / MP Navigator / MP Toolbox / Easy-PhotoPrint / Easy-PhotoPrint Pro / Setup Utility / IJ Network Tool / CD-LabelPrint

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The software you can use varies depending on the model you are using.

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