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 7.) 
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Symbols Used in This Document 
						

							
C o n t e n t s■
 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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P.4
P.7
P.10
P.13
P.18
P.24
P.25
P.28
P.31
  7  Install the Software (USB Connection)  ..................................P.19
  Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup  ...................................................
  Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)  ......................
  Wireless Setup Using WCN (Windows Connect Now)  ....................
  8  Wireless Setup  ......................................................................
  11  Use from Additional Computers  .............................................
  Print Photos from a Memory Card  ...................................................
  Try Copying  ........................................................................\
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  Print Photos from a Computer  .........................................................
  12  Try Using the Machine...........................................................
P.44
P.46
P.49
P.50
P.45
	 13	 Specifications  ........................................................................\
P.51
  5  Load Paper  ........................................................................\
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P.15
P.32
  9  Wired Setup  ........................................................................\
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P.35
  10  Install the Software (Network Connection)  ............................
P.35
P.39
P.42
 
Install the Software  ........................................................................\
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  Registration (Macintosh)  .................................................................
  Information  ........................................................................\
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Model Number: K10361 (MG8120) 
						

							

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 which 
to use the machine) 
						

							

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 
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Describes basic operations 
and media, and gives 
an introduction to other 
functions available.
Describes various operating 
procedures to make full use 
of machine.
Describes troubleshooting 
tips for problems you may 
encounter when using the 
machine.
B a s i c   G u i d eA d v a n c e d   G u i d eTr o u b l e s h o o t i n g
For details on opening the on-screen manuals, refer to page 45.
O n - S c r e e n   M a n u a l sP r i n t e d   M a n u a l s 
						

							

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 USB cable is necessary to connect the machine with your computer 
(USB connection only).
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Some accessories (1) are stored within the Paper Output Tray (A). Open the 
Paper Output Tray to remove them.
1. Print Head
2.  Ink tanks (6: M, BK, GY, PGBK, C, Y)
3.  Manuals
4.  Power cord 
5.  Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and on-screen manuals)
6.  Matte Photo Paper MP-101 (for Automatic Print Head Alignment)
7.  Other documents
The tape and 
protective 
materials may 
differ in shape 
and position 
from what they 
actually are.
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C
D
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 about 4 seconds for 
the ON button to work after the 
power cord is plugged in.
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Unlock the scanner.
1. Open the Document Cover (B).
2.  Move the Scanner Lock Switch (C) 
towards the release mark to unlock 
the Scanning Unit (Cover).
3.  Close the Document Cover.
Make sure that the Document Cover 
is closed and go to the next step. 
						

							
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J
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 screen is displayed, touch the OK button and go to the 
next step.
Use the { or } button (H) on the Operation Panel to select the language 
for the LCD, then touch the OK button.
If an unintended language is displayed on the LCD, touch the Back button (I) to return to the Language selection screen.•
When it is necessary to turn off the machine
The	specification	of	the	power	cord	differs	for	each	country	or	region.• 
						

							
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B
B

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”.
Go to the next page. 
						

							
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GF
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 properly if you touch them.
There may be some transparent or light blue ink on the inside of the bag\
 
the Print Head comes in, or the inside of the protective cap - this has \
no 
effect on print quality. Be careful not to get ink on yourself when handling 
these items. 
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The Print Head Lock Lever may feel heavy.