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....................................
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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3 Load Paper
Prepare the Paper Support (F). Move the Paper
Guides (G) to both
edges.
Load paper in the center of the
Rear Tray (H).
Load paper in portrait orientation with
the printing side facing up.
Slide the left and right Paper
Guides against both edges of the
paper.
Make sure that the height of the paper
stack does not exceed the line (I).
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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1. Open it.
2. Withdraw it upwards.
3. Tilt it back.
Load specialty paper including
photo paper in the Rear Tray.
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To use the machine by connecting it to a computer,
software including the drivers needs to be copied
(installed) to the computer's hard disk. The
installation process takes about 20 minutes. (The
installation time varies depending on the computer
environment or the number of application software to
be installed.)
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If you connect the machine via USB cable before installing the
software:
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If the dialog box closes, proceed to
on page 11.
1. Remove the USB cable
connected to your computer.
2. Click Cancel.
3. Proceed to on page 11.
Do not connect the USB cable yet.
Easy-WebPrint EX□
Easy-WebPrint EX is Web print software that is installed on the computer
when installing the supplied software. Internet Explorer 7 or later is
required to use this software. An Internet connection is required for
installation.
For Windows 7
1. Remove the USB cable connected to your computer.
2. Proceed to on page 11.
For Windows Vista/Windows XP
This dialog box may appear.
Quit all running applications before installation.
Log on as the administrator (or a member of the
Administrators group).
Do not switch users during the installation process.
Internet connection may be required during the
installation. Connection fees may apply. Consult the
internet service provider.
It may be necessary to restart your computer during
the installation process. Follow the on-screen
instructions and do not remove the Setup CD-ROM
during restarting.
The installation resumes once your computer has
restarted.
For the system requirements, refer to "6
Specications".
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Install the Software

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4 Install the Software
Press the ON button (A) to TURN
OFF THE MACHINE.
Operating noise may continue for up to
35 seconds until the machine turns off.
Turn on the computer, then insert
the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-
ROM drive.
If you are using Windows, the setup
program starts automatically.
For Windows
Click Run Msetup4.exe on the AutoPlay screen, then click
Yes or Continue on the User Account Control dialog box.
If the User Account Control dialog box reappears in following
steps, click Yes or Continue.
If you do not know your administrator name or password,
click the help button, then follow the on-screen instructions.
If the CD-ROM folder does not open automatically, double-
click the CD-ROM icon on the desktop.
Double-click the Setup icon of the CD-ROM folder
to proceed to the following screen. Enter your
administrator name and password, then click OK.
Do NOT connect the USB
cable to the computer and
the machine yet. If you have
already connected the cable,
disconnect it now.
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If the program does not start
automatically, double-click the
CD-ROM icon in Computer or
My Computer. When the CD-
ROM contents appear, double-
click MSETUP4.EXE.
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Windows 7/Windows Vista
Windows XP

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12 4 Install the Software
Click Install.Click Easy Install.
The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed.
If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install.•
Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software
installation.

B
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4 Install the Software
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).
Necessary Information for the User
Registration
□If the Extended Survey
Program screen appears
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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
USB Port□
When the Printer Connection screen appears,
connect the machine to the computer with a USB
cable.
After connecting the cable, TURN ON THE
MACHINE.
The USB Port is located on the right side at the
back of the machine.
If the power is on, the Print Head Holder
will move when the Scanning Unit
(Cover) (B) is opened.
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14 4 Install the Software
Click Exit to complete the installation.
Congratulations! Setup is complete.
Proceed to page 15 for information
regarding the Solution Menu EX and
the on-screen manual or page 16 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 rst time.
Remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe
place.
Installing the XPS Printer
Driver
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In Windows 7 and Windows
Vista SP1 or later, the XPS
Printer Driver can be installed
additionally. To install, perform
from in "4 Install the
Software" on page 11. 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.
For Windows
Solution Menu EX starts.
For Macintosh
Solution Menu EX starts when clicking OK in the
Canon Solution Menu EX dialog.
The buttons displayed on Solution Menu EX
may vary depending on the country or region
of purchase.
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Solution Menu EX is a gateway to functions and information that allow you to make full use of the
machine! For example,
Solution Menu EX
Use the Operation Panel on the machine to print your own items easily.
Various application software are installed on the computer along with the
drivers. You can print creative items by correcting/enhancing photos using the
application software.
For details on how to use the application software and the machine, refer to
the on-screen manual.
Open the on-screen manual.
Open various application software.
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Click Help & Settings, then click this icon to open the on-screen manual.
How to open the on-screen manual
How to start Solution Menu EX
Click this icon on the desktop (Windows) or on the Dock (Macintosh) to start
Solution Menu EX.
Easy-WebPrint EX
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.
Use Easy-WebPrint EX to print web pages in Internet Explorer easily. Some of its features include:
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 Guide.
Try Using the Machine

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Supported Memory Cards (Adapter required for .)
Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick Micro
RS-MMC
Memory Stick
*TYPE I / TYPE II (3.3V)
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO
SD Card
SDHC Card
MultiMediaCard
MultiMediaCard Plus
miniSD Card
miniSDHC Card
microSD Card
microSDHC Card
Compact Flash Card*
Microdrive
xD-Picture Card
xD-Picture Card Type M
xD-Picture Card Type H
You can also print from USB ash drives. For details, refer to "Printing Photos" in
the on-screen manual: Basic Guide.
Corresponding
Card Slot
MMCmobile
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□
Card Slot Location
The Card Slot is located in the area
indicated by the dotted line.
Open the Card Slot Cover (A).
Print Photos from a Memory Card

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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.
For details, refer from in "3 Load Paper"
on page 9.
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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 memory 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.

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1. Rotate the Scroll Wheel (F) to display a photo to print.
2. Press the [+] or [-] button to specify the number of copies.
3. Press 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.
Do not remove the memory card while the Access lamp is ashing.
Saved data may be damaged.
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When the machine is ready for printing, the Color button lights up.•