Canon PIXMA MG8120 User manual

Make sure to read this manual before using the machine. Please keep it in 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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Contents■
6 Select Connection Method ....................................................
4 Align the Print Head ..............................................................
3 Install the Ink Tanks...............................................................
2 Install the Print Head .............................................................
1 Preparation............................................................................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 .....................................................................................
Print Photos from a Computer.........................................................
12 Try Using the Machine...........................................................
P.44
P.46
P.49
P.50
P.45
 13 Specications ........................................................................P.51
5 Load Paper............................................................................P.15
P.329 Wired Setup...........................................................................
P.3510 Install the Software (Network Connection) ............................
P.35
P.39
P.42
Install the Software..........................................................................
Registration (Macintosh) .................................................................
Information ......................................................................................
Model Number: K10361 (MG8120)

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Network Connection
Wireless Connection
USB Connection Using from Additional
Computers
Machine Preparation
Machine Installation Flow■
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 Machine P.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)

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This machine contains both printed manuals and on-screen manuals to be viewed 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.
Getting Started
(this manual)
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Network Setup
Troubleshooting
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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.
Basic Guide Advanced Guide Troubleshooting
For details on opening the on-screen manuals, refer to page 45.
On-Screen Manuals
Printed Manuals

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Devices Required for Wireless/Wired Connection■
Wireless Connection
When using the machine over a wireless/wired connection, the following devices 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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F
G
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B
C
D
5
1 Preparation
Insert the power cord into the
connector on the left side at the
back of the machine and into the
walloutletrmly.
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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61 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 turns 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ashesmaycausedryingandcloggingof
the Print Head, resulting in poor printing.
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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specicationofthepowercorddiffersforeachcountryorregion.•

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B
B
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Install the Print Head
Lift 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 (Cover). 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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82 Install the Print Head
Firmly lift the part (D) of the Print Head Lock Lever in the Print Head
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.

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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
rmly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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D
A
B
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Install the Ink Tanks
1. Remove the orange tape
completely.
2.Removetheprotectivelm
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 the
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rmly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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F
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12 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.
For your safety, always close the Scanning Unit (Cover) with both hands.•

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B
C
D
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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 the
top right.

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F
14 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.
Conrm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
automatically open.

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B
C
DE
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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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G
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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.
Conrm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 Use Connection 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 with 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