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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Symbols Used in This Document
Prohibited actions. Preparation
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1
Try Using the Machine  ....................................
P.16
P.19
P.20
Print Photos from a Memory Card
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Try Copying  ......................................................
Print Photos from a Computer  ..........................5
Install the Software  .........................................4
Load Paper .....................................................3
Install the Ink Tanks  ........................................2P.3
P.7
P.10
P.15
Canon Inkjet Photo All-In-One
series
Specifications
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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.
G e t t i n g   S t a r t e d   
( 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
For details on opening the on-screen manuals, refer to page 15.
This machine contains both printed manuals and on-screen manuals to be v\
iewed on a computer. 
The on-screen manuals are included on the Setup CD-ROM and are installed during the software installation.
Model Number: K10358 (MG5120)
Describes troubleshooting 
tips for problems you may 
encounter when using the 
machine.
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g 
						

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A

1
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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1.
 
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 
addition, do not place 
any object on the top 
of the machine. It may 
fall into the machine 
when opening covers, 
resulting in malfunction.
Paper Output Tray (A) 
automatically opens 
when printing starts. 
Do not place anything 
in front of the Paper 
Output Tray.
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Preparation
A USB cable is necessary to connect the machine with 
your computer.
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C
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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 
next step.
When it is necessary to turn off the 
machine
Operating noise may continue for up to 35 seconds 
until the machine turns off.
Be sure to follow the procedure below.
1.
 Press the  ON button to turn off the machine.
2

.   Make sure that the  POWER lamp (G) is not lit.Do NOT connect the 
USB cable at this 
stage.
Make sure that the 
Document Cover (B) is 
closed.
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When removing the power 
plug, make sure that the 
POWER lamp is not lit before 
removing the plug. Removing 
the power plug while the 
POWER lamp lights up or 
flashes may cause drying and 
clogging of the Print Head, 
resulting in poor printing.
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Use the { or 
} button (E) on 
the Operation 
Panel to select 
the language for 
the LCD, then 
press the OK 
button.
If an unintended 
language is 
displayed on 
the LCD, press 
the Back
 button 
(F) to return to 
the Language 
selection 
screen.
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The specification of the power 
cord differs for each country 
or region.
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C C
A

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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".
Go to the next page.
Install the Ink Tanks 
						

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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.
Be sure to use the supplied ink tanks.
If the orange tape remains on the L-shape air hole, ink may splash or th\
e machine may 
not print properly.
If you push the sides of the ink tank with the L-shape air hole blocked,\
 ink may splash.
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Do not touch the inside (G) of the orange protective cap or 
the open ink port (H). The ink may stain your hands if you 
touch 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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•Once you have installed the ink tanks, do not 
remove them unnecessarily.
If the Print Head Holder moves to the right, 
close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Cover).
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Make sure that the color of the label matches the ink 
tank. 
						

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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\
s 
are correctly installed.
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Make sure that the LCD changes as shown in the illustration and go to th\
e 
next step.
Load plain paper in the Cassette by referring to "3 Load Paper" on page \
7 and 
press the OK button. 
						

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C

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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 
 on page 9.
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Load Paper 
						

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D
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 Cassette slowly into the 
machine until it clicks into place.