Canon PIXMA MG5120 User manual

Getting Started
Read Me First
Make sure to read this manual before using the machine. Please keep it in hand for future reference.
Instructions including important information.
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
Prohibited actions.
Preparation.....................................................P.1
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Try Using the Machine....................................
P.16
P.19
P.20
Print Photos from a Memory Card....................
Try Copying ......................................................
Print Photos from a Computer..........................
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Install the Software.........................................
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Load Paper.....................................................
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Install the Ink Tanks ........................................
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Canon Inkjet Photo All-In-One
series
Specications .................................................
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On-Screen Manuals
Describes how to set up and use
your machine. Introduces the
machine and its functions, the
included manuals and application
software.
Describes basic operations
and media, and gives
an introduction to other
functions available.
Describes various operating
procedures to make full use
of machine.
Getting Started
(this manual)
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Basic Guide Advanced Guide
Printed Manuals
For details on opening the on-screen manuals, refer to page 15.
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.
Model Number: K10358 (MG5120)
Describes troubleshooting
tips for problems you may
encounter when using the
machine.
Troubleshooting

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1
1
Remove all orange tape and
protective materials from the inside
and outside of the machine.
The tape and protective
materials may differ in shape
and position from what they
actually are.
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1. Ink tanks (5: BK, M, Y, PGBK, C)
2. Power cord
3. Manuals
4. Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and on-
screen manuals)
5. Other documents
Make sure all the following items are supplied.
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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Preparation
A USB cable is necessary to connect the machine with
your computer.
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C
D
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F
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21 Preparation
Insert the power cord into the
connector on the left side at
the back of the machine and
into the wall outlet rmly.
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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Press the ON button
(C), then adjust the
LCD (Liquid Crystal
Display) (D) to a
comfortable viewing
angle.
When this screen
appears, press the OK
button, then go to the
next step.
When it is necessary to turn off the
machine
Operating noise may continue for up to 35 seconds
until the machine turns off.
Be sure to follow the procedure below.
1. Press the ON button to turn off the machine.
2. Make sure that the POWER lamp (G) is not lit.
Do NOT connect the
USB cable at this
stage.
Make sure that the
Document Cover (B) is
closed.
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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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Use the {or
}button (E) on
the Operation
Panel to select
the language for
the LCD, then
press the OK
button.
If an unintended
language is
displayed on
the LCD, press
the Back button
(F) to return to
the Language
selection
screen.
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The specication of the power
cord differs for each country
or region.
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D
B
C
C
A
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2
Open the Paper Output Tray (A), then lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B) until it stops.
Close the Document Cover (C) and lift it with the Scanning Unit (Cover).
The Print Head Holder (D) moves to the
installation position.
If the Print Head Holder does not move, make sure
that the machine is turned on. For details, refer to
to on page 2 in "1 Preparation".
Go to the next page.
Install the Ink Tanks

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42 Install the Ink Tanks
1. Remove the orange tape
completely.
2. Remove the protective lm
completely.
Hold the ink tank with the orange protective cap
(E) pointing up while being careful not to block
the L-shape air hole (F).
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.
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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Do not touch the inside (G) of the orange protective cap or
the open ink port (H). The ink may stain your hands if you
touch them.
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2 Install the Ink Tanks
Tilt the ink tank, then insert it under the label and
against the back end of the slot.
Press the PUSH mark on the ink tank rmly until
it clicks.
Install all the other ink tanks in the same way
according to the color order indicated on the
label.
When the installation is completed properly, the Ink
lamp lights red. Make sure all the Ink lamps light red.
Install in a well-lit environment.
Do not touch the Print Head Lock Lever (I).
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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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62 Install the Ink Tanks
Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) slightly, then gently close it.
It takes about 4 minutes before the LCD changes.
The machine may make some operating noises when preparing to
print. This is normal operation.
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The LCD will turn off if the machine is not operated for about 5 minutes.
To restore the display, press any button except the ON button.
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If an error message is displayed on the LCD, make sure that the ink tanks
are correctly installed.
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Make sure that the LCD changes as shown in the illustration and go to the
next step.
Load plain paper in the Cassette by referring to "3 Load Paper" on page 7 and
press the OK button.

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A
C
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3
Close the Paper Output Tray (A). Pull out the Cassette (B). Move the left Paper Guide (C) to
the edge.
The Cassette supports plain paper only. To load specialty
paper including photo paper, refer from on page 9.
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Load Paper

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D
83 Load Paper
Slide the front Paper Guide (D)
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.
Load plain paper.
Load paper with the printing side facing
down.
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 (E).
Insert the Cassette slowly into the
machine until it clicks into place.