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Step 2Enable the Printer- Changing the BIOS.
Now we need to change the printer's BIOS to non-US (ie. European). Trust me, this looks way harder than it really is.
These instructions are for Pixma IP3000/4000/5000. Instructions for most other compatible printers can be found herehere.
The steps are as follows:
a. Turn off the printer but don't unplug it.
b. Hold down RESUME (Triangle pointed down) then push and hold down POWER. Wait about 5 seconds before releasing RESUME but continuing to hold POWER. While still holding POWER press RESUME once. You will notice the power light turn orange. Press RESUME again so the light turns green. Finally release POWER. (Picture 1)
c. To be sure you are in the service mode before continuing press RESUME once - the light will turn Orange. Press POWER once. If you are in Diagnostic mode the Diagnostic sheet will print.
(The Diagnostic sheet will list its ROM number and read "CDR SENSOR=OK" in red on the last line).
Note the color of "iPxxx (LTR) V1.xx". Non-CDR support will be cyan. Keep this sheet to compare to the one after you change the settings. (Picture 2)
d. To get to the Destination settings press RESUME 5 times (the light will be orange) then press POWER once. You are in the Destination settings option.
e. Now you can choose a destination. Press RESUME this many times followed by POWER to pick one.
- 1 times IPxxxx Japan
- 2 times Not Japan no CD-r support a4 paper
- 3 times Not Japan No CD-R support letter paper
- 4 times Not Japan CD-R support a4 paper
- 5 times Not Japan CD-R support letter paper
- 6 times you wish to abort and get back to the first menu
(Tip: Incase of warranty return you may want to reset the BIOS to the default which I believe is 2).
f. For this example we will choose "Non Japan CD-R Support Letter Paper" by pressing RESUME 5 times followed by POWER once. This changes the printer to "non Japan, CD-R Support, letter paper" mode.
g. To see if your settings worked you may now print another diagnostic sheet. Press RESUME once - the light will turn Orange. Press POWER once. The new diagnostic sheet should show Cyan instead of Magenta signifying you correctly enabled CD-printing. (Picture 3)
h. To confirm the new settings and return to printing mode press POWER once. You must press POWER or it will return to "JAPAN IPxxxx" with no CD-printing.
Congratulations, your printer is now able to print directly to disks. Next we need to install the drivers and software.
These instructions are for Pixma IP3000/4000/5000. Instructions for most other compatible printers can be found herehere.
The steps are as follows:
a. Turn off the printer but don't unplug it.
b. Hold down RESUME (Triangle pointed down) then push and hold down POWER. Wait about 5 seconds before releasing RESUME but continuing to hold POWER. While still holding POWER press RESUME once. You will notice the power light turn orange. Press RESUME again so the light turns green. Finally release POWER. (Picture 1)
c. To be sure you are in the service mode before continuing press RESUME once - the light will turn Orange. Press POWER once. If you are in Diagnostic mode the Diagnostic sheet will print.
(The Diagnostic sheet will list its ROM number and read "CDR SENSOR=OK" in red on the last line).
Note the color of "iPxxx (LTR) V1.xx". Non-CDR support will be cyan. Keep this sheet to compare to the one after you change the settings. (Picture 2)
d. To get to the Destination settings press RESUME 5 times (the light will be orange) then press POWER once. You are in the Destination settings option.
e. Now you can choose a destination. Press RESUME this many times followed by POWER to pick one.
- 1 times IPxxxx Japan
- 2 times Not Japan no CD-r support a4 paper
- 3 times Not Japan No CD-R support letter paper
- 4 times Not Japan CD-R support a4 paper
- 5 times Not Japan CD-R support letter paper
- 6 times you wish to abort and get back to the first menu
(Tip: Incase of warranty return you may want to reset the BIOS to the default which I believe is 2).
f. For this example we will choose "Non Japan CD-R Support Letter Paper" by pressing RESUME 5 times followed by POWER once. This changes the printer to "non Japan, CD-R Support, letter paper" mode.
g. To see if your settings worked you may now print another diagnostic sheet. Press RESUME once - the light will turn Orange. Press POWER once. The new diagnostic sheet should show Cyan instead of Magenta signifying you correctly enabled CD-printing. (Picture 3)
h. To confirm the new settings and return to printing mode press POWER once. You must press POWER or it will return to "JAPAN IPxxxx" with no CD-printing.
Congratulations, your printer is now able to print directly to disks. Next we need to install the drivers and software.
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Also step b. above is slightly different:
II. Hold down RESUME (Triangle pointed down) and hold down POWER and wait 5 seconds or so.
Release RESUME but Continue to hold POWER. Double click RESUME. then Release POWER.
Note: it says DOUBLE CLICK. This what worked for me.
This information was on a site called Damm Printer
http://damnprinter.com/105/the-five-easy-steps.html
Can you print onto a CD with a paper label? Or does it have to be a printable CD?