Canon printer PIXMA MG8120 User Manual

Make sure to read this manual before using the machine. Please keep it i\
n hand for future reference.
Getting Started
Read Me First
Canon Inkjet Photo All-In-One
series
Instructions including important information.
Prohibited actions.
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...

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 6  Select Connection Method  ....................................................
 
4  Align the Print Head  ..............................................................
 
3  Install the Ink Tanks  ...............................................................
 
2  Install the Print Head  .............................................................
 
1  Preparation  ........................................................................\
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Network Connection
Wireless Connection
USB ConnectionUsing from Additional 
Computers
Machine Preparation
M a c h i n e   I n s t a l l a t i o n   F l o w■
P.3 - 17
Software Installation
P.44, 35 - 43
Software Installation
P.18 - 23
Machine Wireless 
Setup
P.18, 24 - 31
Software Installation
P.35 - 43
Machine Wired 
Setup
P.18, 32 - 34
Installation Complete
Try Using the MachineP.45 - 50
Wired Connection
(when the machine is 
already connected to the 
network and you want to 
add computers from...


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.
Describes how to set up and use 
your machine. Introduces the 
machine and its functions, the 
included manuals and application 
software.
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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N e t w o r k   S e t u p 
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g 
•
Describes basic operations 
and media, and...


D e v i c e s   R e q u i r e d   f o r   W i r e l e s s / W i r e d   C o n n e c t i o n■
Wireless Connection
When using the machine over a wireless/wired connection, the following d\
evices are required depending on the connection 
method.
Wired Connection
Router, etc.
A commercial access point or router that supports 
IEEE802.11b/g/n is required.
A commercial network device (router, etc.) and Ethernet 
cable are required.
Ethernet cableAccess point or 
wireless router 

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Preparation
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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Remove all orange 
tape and protective 
materials from the 
inside and outside of 
the machine.
Make sure all the following items are supplied.
A...

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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.
Do NOT connect the USB 
cable or Ethernet cable at this 
stage.
Make sure that the Document 
Cover (D) is closed. 
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Press the LCD open button (E) (1), 
then adjust the LCD (Liquid Crystal 
Display) (F) to a comfortable 
viewing angle (2).
Press the ON button (G).
The machine may make some 
operating noises. This is 
normal operation.
It takes...

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1  Preparation
1. Press the ON button to turn off the machine.
2.  Make sure that the 
POWER lamp (J) is not lit.
Operating noise may continue for up to 40 seconds until the machine turn\
s off.
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.
•Be sure to follow the procedure below.
When the above...

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Install the Print HeadLift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (A) until it stops.The Print Head Holder (C) moves to the installation position.
Close the Document Cover (B) and lift it with the Scanning Unit (Cove\
r).If the Print Head Holder does not move, make sure that the 
machine is turned on. For details, refer to  to  on page 5 in “1 
Preparation”.
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2  Install the Print Head
Firmly lift the part (D) of the Print Head Lock Lever in the Print Hea\
d 
Holder until it stops.
Do not touch the inside of the Print Head Holder (E). The machine may 
not print properly if you touch it.
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Remove the Print Head from the 
silver package.
Remove the orange protective cap.
Handle the Print Head carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure 
to it.
Do not touch the inside (F) or metal parts (G) of the Print Head. The 
machine may not print...