Canon printer PIXMA MG8120B User Manual

							
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2  Install the Print Head
Tilt the Print Head forward and set it in place as shown.Hold the Print Head Lock Lever 
firmly	and	lower	it	completely.
Do not knock the Print Head against the sides of the holder.
Install in a well-lit environment.
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•Once you have installed the 
Print Head, do not remove it 
unnecessarily.
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Install the 
Ink Tanks
1. Remove the orange tape 
completely.
2.	Remove	the	protective	film	
completely.
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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Hold the ink tank with the orange 
protective cap (A) pointing up while 
being careful not to block the L-
shape air hole (B).
Do not touch the inside (C) of the orange protective cap or 
the open ink port (D). The ink may stain your hands if you 
touch them.
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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. 
						

							
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3  Install the Ink Tanks
Tilt the ink tank, then insert it under the label and 
against the back end of the slot.
Install in a well-lit environment.•
Press the PUSH	mark	on	the	ink	tank	firmly	until	
it clicks.
When the installation is completed properly, the Ink 
lamp lights red.
Install all the other ink tanks in the same way 
according to the color order indicated on the 
label.
Make sure all the Ink lamps light red.
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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3  Install the Ink Tanks
Close the Scanning Unit (Cover) (E).Make sure that the LCD changes as shown in the illustration 
and go to the next step.
It takes about 5 minutes before the LCD changes.
The machine may make some operating noises when 
preparing to print. This is normal operation.
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If an error message is displayed on the LCD, make sure 
that the Print Head and the ink tanks are correctly installed.
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Do not touch the OK button yet.
Make sure the Inner Cover (F) is closed.
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Align the Print Head
Prepare the Paper Support (A).
1. Open it.
2.  Withdraw it upwards.
3.  Tilt it back.Move the Paper Guides (B) 
to both edges.
Load a sheet of supplied specialty paper (Matte Photo Paper 
MP-101) in the Rear Tray (C).
Be sure to use MP-101 for Print Head Alignment.•
Load paper in portrait orientation so that the cut corner (D) is at th\
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4  Align the Print Head
Slide the left and right 
Paper Guides against 
both edges of the 
paper.
Make sure the Paper Output 
Tray (E) is open, then open 
the Output Tray Extension 
(F).
Touch the OK button.
Print Head Alignment 
starts.
When the pattern is printed, remove the 
printed paper.Confirm	the	above	message, then go to 
the next step.
Print Head 
Alignment takes 
about 4 minutes 
to complete.
•When an error message is displayed 
on the LCD, touch the OK button to 
clear the error, then go to the next 
step. After the installation is complete, 
perform Print Head Alignment by 
referring to “When Printing Becomes 
Faint or Colors Are Incorrect” in the 
on-screen manual: Basic Guide.
The pattern is printed in black and 
blue.
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Print Head Alignment is now complete.
If printing starts while the Paper 
Output Tray is closed, it will 
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Load Paper
1. Close the Output Tray Extension 
(D).
2.  Close the Paper Output Tray (E).
With the machine, the paper source varies 
depending on the media type.
Load paper in the Rear Tray (A).
Plain paper
Specialty paper including photo paper
Load paper in the Cassette (B).
How to load specialty paper in the Rear 
Tray
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This section describes how to load plain 
paper in the Cassette. For details on how 
to load specialty paper in the Rear Tray, 
refer to  to  in “4 Align the Print Head” 
on page 13.
Load paper in portrait orientation with the 
printing side facing up.
Make sure that the height of the paper stack 
does not exceed the line (C).
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Loading specialty paper
For details on how to handle paper, 
refer to “Loading Paper” in the on-
screen manual: Basic Guide after 
installation is complete.
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5  Load Paper
Load plain paper.
Load paper with the printing side 
facing down.
Slide the front Paper Guide 
(H) 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.
Pull out the Cassette (F).Move the left Paper Guide 
(G) to the edge. 
						

							
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5  Load Paper
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 (I).
Insert the Cassette slowly into the 
machine until it clicks into place.Confirm	the	message	on	the	LCD,	then	touch	the	
OK button.
The HOME screen appears.
The LCD will turn off if the machine is not operated for about 5 minutes. 
To restore the display, touch any button except the ON button.
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Want to connect to a computer with a 
USB cable.
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Want to connect to computers without 
using cables.
Want to use from multiple computers.
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Wireless 
Connection
USB 
Connection
What is LAN (Local Area Network)?
What is Network?
A system to exchange information between computers by 
connecting them to each other with cables or via wireless 
communication. The Internet and LAN are types of networks.
A type of network that connects computers to each other 
within a limited area (room, building, etc.). 
Intended UseConnection Method
Go to "7 Install the 
Software (USB 
Connection)" on page 19.
Go to "8 Wireless Setup" 
on page 24.
Want to use from multiple computers.
Want to connect to a computer with an 
Ethernet cable.
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Wired 
Connection
Go to "9 Wired Setup" on 
page 32.
If it is uncertain whether your device (access point, router, etc.) supports 
wireless connection or wired connection, refer to the manual supplied wi\
th the 
device, or contact its manufacturer.
If Your Device Supports Wireless Connection
If Your Device Supports Wired Connection
Check if it supports simultaneous connection of multiple computers and 
network devices.
Check if it supports IEEE802.11b/g/n.
Select Connection Method