Canon printer PIXMA MG8120 User Manual

							
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10  Install the Software (Network Connection)
This section describes how 
to register the machine on a 
Macintosh computer.
Windows users: read 
“Information” on page 42.
When the Register Printer and 
Scanner screen appears, click 
Register Printer.
Mac OS X
v.10.6.x 
v.10.5.x
v.10.4.11Go to  -  on page 40.
Go to  -  on page 40.
Proceed to the section that relates to your 
operating system for further installation 
instructions.
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R e g i s t r a t i o n   ( M a c i n t o s h )
The machine is turned on.
The	firewall	 function	 of	any	 security	
software is turned off.
Wireless Connection: The 
computer is connected to the 
access point.
Wired Connection: The machine is 
connected to the network device 
with the Ethernet cable.
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The alphanumeric characters after 
Canon MG8100 series is the 
machine’s Bonjour service name or 
MAC address.
If the machine has not been detected, 
make sure of the following.
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Select Canon MG8100 series canonijnetwork 
and click Add.
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Go to  on page 41.
Click More Printers in 
the Printer Browser 
window.
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When the Printer List 
window appears, click 
Add.
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Mac OS X v.10.4.11Mac OS X v.10.6.x/v.10.5.x
Mac OS X v.10.4.11 - 
When the You 
have no printers 
available. screen 
appears, click Add.
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Select Canon IJ 
Network in the pop-up 
menu, select Canon 
MG8100 series in the 
list of printers, then 
click Add. 
						

							
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Select Canon MG8100 
series on the Scan-from-PC 
Settings screen, then click 
OK.
Click Next on the Register Printer and 
Scanner screen.
Next, read “Information” on 
page 42!
When the Register Printer and Scanner 
screen appears, click Register Scanner.
Make sure that Canon 
MG8100 series is added 
to the list of printers.
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Click Next.
Necessary Information for the User 
Registration
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If you can agree to Extended 
Survey Program, click Agree. 
If you click Do not agree, the 
Extended Survey Program will not 
be installed. (This has no effect on 
the machine’s functionality.)
Important Information for the Installation
I n f o r m a t i o n
If the Extended Survey 
Program screen appears
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If the power is on, the Print Head Holder 
will move when the Scanning Unit 
(Cover) (A) is opened.
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When the serial number is not displayed on the 
registration screen automatically, input the serial 
number located inside the machine (as shown in 
the illustration). Follow any on-screen instructions to 
proceed with the software installation. 
						

							
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Click Exit to complete the 
installation.
Congratulations! Setup is complete. 
Proceed to page 45 for information 
regarding the Solution Menu EX and the 
on-screen manual or page 46 to start 
using the machine.
For Macintosh
It is necessary to restart the computer 
before scanning using the Operation 
Panel	on	the	machine	for	the	first	time.
For Windows
Solution Menu EX starts.
For Macintosh
Solution Menu EX starts when clicking OK in the 
Canon Solution Menu EX dialog.
Using the Machine from Additional Computers
Now that the wireless/wired connection of the machine 
is complete, it can be used from additional computers on 
the same network.
Install software including the drivers on the computer 
from which you want to use the machine. Other settings 
are not required.
To add computers from which to use the machine, go to 
“11 Use from Additional Computers” on page 44.
Installing the XPS Printer Driver
In Windows 7 and Windows Vista SP1 or later, the XPS 
Printer Driver can be installed additionally. To install, 
perform from  in “10 Install the Software (Network 
Connection)” on page 35. Click Custom Install in , 
then select XPS Printer Driver in the Custom Install 
screen.
For details on useful functions of the XPS Printer 
Driver, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced 
Guide.
Remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place.
The buttons displayed on Solution Menu EX 
may vary depending on the country or region of 
purchase.
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If the machine is already connected to a wireless/wired 
connection, it can be used from additional computers on 
the same network.
For details on the software installation procedure, refer to 
"10 Install the Software (Network Connection)" on page 35.
Computer from which 
the machine can be 
used currently
Additional computers on the same network
Use from Additional Computers
To   u s e   f r o m   a d d i t i o n a l   c o m p u t e r s
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Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer from 
which you want to use the machine.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the 
software.
Other settings are not required.
It enables the computer to use the machine. 
						

							
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S o l u t i o n   M e n u   E X   i s   a   g a t e w a y   t o   f u n c t i o n s   a n d   i n f o r m a t i o n   t h a t   a l l o w   y o u   t o   m a k e   f u l l   u s e   o f   t h e 
m a c h i n e !   F o r   e x a m p l e ,
S o l u t i o n   M e n u   E X
U s e   t h e   O p e r a t i o n   P a n e l   o n   t h e   m a c h i n e   t o   p r i n t   y o u r   o w n   i t e m s   e a s i l y. 
Va r i o u s   a p p l i c a t i o n   s o f t w a r e   a r e   i n s t a l l e d   o n   t h e   c o m p u t e r   a l o n g   w i t h   t h e 
d r i v e r s .   Yo u   c a n   p r i n t   c r e a t i v e   i t e m s   b y   c o r r e c t i n g / e n h a n c i n g   p h o t o s   u s i n g   t h e 
a p p l i c a t i o n   s o f t w a r e .
F o r   d e t a i l s   o n   h o w   t o   u s e   t h e   a p p l i c a t i o n   s o f t w a r e   a n d   t h e   m a c h i n e ,   r e f e r   t o 
t h e   o n - s c r e e n   m a n u a l .
Open the on-screen manual.
Open various application software.
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How to start Solution Menu EX
Click this icon on the desktop (Windows) or on the Dock (Macintosh) \
to start Solution 
Menu EX.
Click Help & Settings, then click this icon to open the on-screen manual.
How to open the on-screen manual
Try Using the Machine
E a s y - W e b P r i n t   E X
When Easy-WebPrint EX is installed, the Easy-WebPrint EX toolbar 
appears in Internet Explorer. This toolbar can be used any time while 
Internet Explorer is running.
U s e   E a s y - W e b P r i n t   E X   t o   p r i n t   w e b   p a g e s   i n   I n t e r n e t   E x p l o r e r   e a s i l y.   S o m e   o f   i t s   f e a t u r e s   i n c l u d e :
Printing a web page by reducing its size to fit the paper width automatically without cropping edges.
Printing only the pages you want by selecting them from preview.
Printing selected portions of various pages after editing them.
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For details on Easy-WebPrint EX, refer to the on-screen manual: Basic Guide.
For details on Solution Menu EX, refer to the on-screen manual: Basic Gu\
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P r i n t   P h o t o s   f r o m   a   M e m o r y   C a r d
Supported Memory Cards (Adapter required for .)
Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick Micro
RS-MMC
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO
SD CardSDHC CardMultiMediaCardMultiMediaCard Plus
miniSD CardminiSDHC Card
microSD CardmicroSDHC Card
Compact Flash Card*Microdrive
xD-Picture CardxD-Picture Card Type MxD-Picture Card Type H
MMCmobile
 *TYPE I / TYPE II (3.3V)
The Card Slot is located in the area indicated 
by the dotted line.
Open the Card Slot Cover (A).
Corresponding 
Card Slot
Card Slot Location
Insert a memory card 
with the labeled side 
facing left.
Insert a memory card 
into the Card Slot in 
the direction of the 
arrow on the label, 
with the labeled side 
facing left.
Insert only one 
memory card.
The Access lamp 
(B) lights up when 
a memory card is 
inserted.
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Inserting a Memory 
Card
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You	can	also	print	from	USB	flash	drives.	For	details,	refer	to	"Printing	Photos"	in	
the on-screen manual: Basic Guide. 
						

							
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Load 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm) photo paper in the 
Rear Tray (C) in portrait orientation with the 
printing side facing up.
Make sure that the Paper Output Tray (D) is open. 
If printing starts while the Paper Output Tray is closed, 
it will automatically open.
While the HOME screen appears, open the Card Slot Cover, insert a memory card into the Card 
Slot.
When inserting a memory card into the Card Slot, the photos on the memor\
y card are read and the screen to 
specify photos and the number of copies to print appears.
Make sure that the Access lamp (E) has lit up, then close the Card Slot Cover.
For details, refer to "5 Load Paper" on page 
15.
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Do not remove the memory card while the Access	lamp	is	flashing.	Saved	data	may	be	
damaged.
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When the machine is ready for printing, the Color button 
lights up.
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1. Trace along the Scroll Wheel (F) to display a photo to print.
2.  Touch the [
+] or [-] button to specify the number of copies.
3.  Touch the 
Color button (G).
Printing will start.
After printing, open the Card Slot Cover, pinch the memory card and pull it straight out.
After removing the memory card, close the Card Slot Cover.
For more information on printing from a memory card, refer to 
"Printing Photos" in the on-screen manual: Basic Guide.