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
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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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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J
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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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.