Canon printer PIXMA MG5120 User Manual

Getting Started
Read Me First
Make sure to read this manual before using the machine. Please keep it i\
n hand for future reference.Instructions including important information.
In this guide, Windows 7 operating system is referred to as Windows 7 
and Windows Vista operating system as Windows Vista.
In this guide, the screens are based on Windows 7 Home Premium 
and Mac OS X v.10.6.x. (Unless noted otherwise, the screens are 
those of Windows 7.)
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O n - S c r e e n   M a n u a l s
Describes how to set up and use 
your machine. Introduces the 
machine and its functions, the 
included manuals and application 
software.Describes basic operations 
and media, and gives 
an introduction to other 
functions available.Describes various operating 
procedures to make full use 
of machine.
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( t h i s   m a n u a l )
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B a s i c   G u i d eA d v a n c e d   G u i d e
P r i n t e d   M a n u a l s
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Remove all orange tape and 
protective materials from the inside 
and outside of the machine.
The tape and protective 
materials may differ in shape 
and position from what they 
actually are.
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Ink tanks (5: BK, M, Y, PGBK, C)
2.  Power cord
3.  Manuals
4.  Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and on-
screen manuals)
5.

  Other documents
Make sure all the following items are supplied.
Do not install the 
machine where an 
object may fall on it. In 
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1  Preparation
Insert the power cord into the 
connector on the left side at 
the back of the machine and 
into the wall outlet firmly.
The machine 
may make 
some operating 
noises. This 
is normal 
operation.
It takes about 
4 seconds for 
the ON button 
to work after the 
power cord is 
plugged in.
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Press the ON button 
(C), then adjust the 
LCD (Liquid Crystal 
Display) (D) to a 
comfortable viewing 
angle. When this screen 
appears, press the OK 
button, then go to the...

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Open the Paper Output Tray (A), then lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B) until it stops.
Close the Document Cover (C) and lift it with the Scanning Unit (Cove\
r).
The Print Head Holder (D) moves to the 
installation position.
If the Print Head Holder does not move, make sure 
that the machine is turned on. For details, refer to  
 
to  
 on page 2 in "1 Preparation".
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2  Install the Ink Tanks
1.  Remove the orange tape 
completely.
2.

  Remove the protective film 
completely. Hold the ink tank with the orange protective cap 
(E) pointing up while being careful not to block 
the L-shape air hole (F).
Hold the ink tank by its sides and slowly twist the orange 
protective cap 90 degrees horizontally to remove it off.
Do not push the sides of the ink tank.
Handle the ink tanks carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to them.
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2  Install the Ink Tanks
Tilt the ink tank, then insert it under the label and 
against the back end of the slot.Press the PUSH mark on the ink tank firmly until 
it clicks.Install all the other ink tanks in the same way 
according to the color order indicated on the 
label.
When the installation is completed properly, the Ink 
lamp lights red.
Make sure all the Ink lamps light red.
Install in a well-lit environment.
Do not touch the Print Head Lock Lever (I).
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2  Install the Ink Tanks
Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) slightly, then gently close it.
It takes about 4 minutes before the LCD changes.
The machine may make some operating noises when preparing to 
print. This is normal operation.
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The LCD will turn off if the machine is not operated for about 5 minutes. 
To restore the display, press any button except the ON button.
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If an error message is displayed on the LCD, make sure that the ink tank\
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are correctly installed.
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Close the Paper Output Tray (A). Pull out the Cassette (B).Move the left Paper Guide (C) to 
the edge.
The Cassette supports plain paper only. To load specialty 
paper including photo paper, refer from 
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Load Paper 

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3  Load Paper
Slide the front Paper Guide (D) 
to align with the actual size of the 
paper.
The front Paper Guide will click 
and stop when it aligns with the 
corresponding mark of paper size.
Load plain paper.
Load paper with the printing side facing 
down.
Align the paper to the right side of 
the Cassette (1), and slide the left 
Paper Guide completely against the 
left edge of the paper (2).
Make sure that the height of the paper 
stack does not exceed the line (E).
Insert the...