Canon PIXMA MG8120 MG8120 series Getting Started
Canon PIXMA MG8120 Manual
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Canon Inkjet Photo All-In-One series Getting Started Read Me First Symbols Used in This Document Prohibited actions. 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. •... -
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... Print Head ...P.7 3 Install the Ink Tanks ...P.10 4 Align the Print Head ...P.13 5 Load Paper ...P.15 6 Select......P.24 Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup ...P.25 Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected ... ...P.39 Information ...P.42 11 Use from Additional Computers...P.44 Model Number: K10361 (MG8120) -
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■ Ma c h i n e I ns t a l l a t i o n F l o w Network Connection USB Connection Wireless Connection Wired Connection Using from Additional Computers (when the machine ... from which to use the machine) Machine Preparation P.3 - 17 Machine Wireless Setup P.18, 24 - 31 Machine Wired Setup P.18, 32 ... -
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... the machine and its functions, the included manuals and application software. Basic Guide Describes basic operations and media, and gives an ... Describes troubleshooting tips for problems you may encounter when using the machine. For details on opening the on-screen manuals, refer ... -
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...e l ess/Wired Connection When using the machine over a wireless/wired connection, the following devices are required depending on ...method. Wireless Connection Wired Connection Access point or wireless router Router, etc. Ethernet cable A commercial access point or router that supports IEEE802.11b... -
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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 ... -
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... 4 5 E 6 G D F 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. Insert the power cord into the... -
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7 H I 8 Use the { or } button (H) on the Operation Panel to select the language for the LCD, then touch the OK button. When the above screen is displayed, touch the OK button and go to the next step. • If an unintended language is displayed on the LCD, touch the Back button (I) to return to ... -
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2 Install the Print Head 1 B 2 B A C Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (A) until it stops. Close the Document Cover (B) and lift it with the Scanning Unit (Cover). The Print Head Holder (C) moves to the installation position. If the Print Head Holder does not move, make sure that the machine is ... -
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... 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. 2 Install the Print Head -
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6 7 Tilt the Print Head forward and set it in place as shown. • Do not knock the Print Head against the sides of the holder. • Install in a well-lit environment. Hold the Print Head Lock Lever firmly and lower it completely. • Once you have installed the Print Head, do not remove it ... -
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...orange tape completely. 2. Remove the protective film completely. Hold the ink tank with the orange protective ...excessive pressure to them. • Be sure to use the supplied ink tanks. • If the orange tape remains... properly. • If you push the sides of the ink tank with the L-shape air hole blocked... -
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... the slot. Make sure that the color of the label matches the ink tank. • Install in a well-lit environment. ... light red. • Once you have installed the ink tanks, do not remove them unnecessarily. ... Holder moves to the right, close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Cover). 3 Install the Ink Tanks -
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... (E). Make sure the Inner Cover (F) is closed. • For your safety, always close the Scanning Unit (Cover) with both hands. Make sure that the LCD changes ... an error message is displayed on the LCD, make sure that the Print Head and the ink tanks are correctly installed. 3 Install the Ink Tanks -
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4 Align the Print Head 1 2 3 A C D B 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 ... -
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.... 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. Confirm the above message, then ... -
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... on page 13. C B D E Plain paper Load paper in the Cassette (B). • For details on how to handle paper, refer to "Loading Paper" in the onscreen manual: Basic Guide after installation is complete. Loading specialty paper • Load paper in portrait ... -
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...the edge. 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. Load plain paper. Load paper with the printing side facing down. 5 Load Paper -
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... 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 ... not operated for about 5 minutes. To restore the display, touch any button except the ON button. 5 Load Paper ... -
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... 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 Check if it supports ... -
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... on the computer environment or the number of application software to be installed.) • Quit all running applications before installation. • Log on as the ... to restart your computer during the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions and do not remove the Setup CD-ROM during ... -
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... name and password, then click OK. If the CD-ROM folder does not open automatically, doubleclick the CD-ROM icon on the desktop. If you do not know your administrator name or password, click the help button, then follow the on-screen instructions. 0 7 Install the Software (USB Connection) -
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4 5 6 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. Click Install. Select Use the printer via USB, then click Next. Follow any on-screen ... -
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... User Registration □ If the Extended Survey Program screen appears B When the Printer Connection screen appears, connect the machine to the computer with ...the illustration). • If the power is on, the Print Head Holder will move when the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B) is opened. If you can agree to ... -
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... in the Custom Install screen. For details on useful functions of the XPS Printer Driver, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide. Click Exit to complete the ... EX starts. Solution Menu EX starts when clicking OK in the Canon Solution Menu EX dialog. Remove the Setup CD-... -
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... appears or if you have trouble with the network connection, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. • Place the machine and ... establishes a direct connection to the computer over a wireless connection without using an access point, is not supported. Be sure to prepare an access... -
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... to set to prevent unauthorized access to communication. You can retrieve your network key by using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant or the instructions which can be downloaded from the Canon support webpage (www.usa.canon.com/downloadlibrary). If ... -
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... right FUNCTION button (B). Use the [ or ] button (C) to select Wireless LAN setup, then touch the OK ... Select Yes, then touch the OK button. When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp ... names with 2-byte characters are not displayed properly, however, can be selected. 8 Wireless Setup -
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... correctly. • For details on character entry, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. Make sure that the network key is correct, then ... printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. Next, read "10 Install the Software (Network Connection)" on page 35! 8 Wireless Setup -
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... etup) Read this section only when setting up a wireless connection by using the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected... right FUNCTION button (B). Use the [ or ] button (C) to select Wireless LAN setup, then touch the OK ... Select Yes, then touch the OK button. When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp (D)... -
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...been completed within 10 minutes, select the method other than the PIN code method to perform the wireless LAN. If another error appears, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. 8 Wireless Setup -
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... touch the OK button, then start over from . • If another error appears, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. Next, read "10 Install the Software (Network Connection)" on page 35! 0 8 Wireless Setup -
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...View network status and tasks > Manage wireless networks. 2. Select the network name (SSID)... Next. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the settings on the computer. 1. Select Wireless LAN setup ... eject the USB flash drive. A 5. Go to . • Canon assumes no responsibility for any damage ... -
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... at the same time. • If an error message appears or if you have trouble with the network connection, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. Internet Router, etc. Add (connect) the machine to the network. -
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1 A B 2 C D Remove the Cap (A), then connect a network device (router, etc.) with an Ethernet cable (B). Use the { or } button (C) to display Setup, then touch the right FUNCTION button (D). 9 Wired Setup -
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...6 Use the [ or ] button (E) to select Device settings, then touch the OK button. Select LAN settings, then touch the OK button. Select Change wireless/wired, then touch the OK button. Select Wired LAN active, touch the OK button. Next, read "10 Install the Software (Network Connection)" on page... -
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...on the computer environment or the number of application software to be installed.) • Quit all running applications before installation. • Log on as the ... your security software is turned on, a warning message may appear that Canon software is attempting to access the network. If such a warning ... -
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... Account Control dialog box reappears in following steps, click Yes or Continue. Click Easy Install. 2 The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed. • If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install. ... -
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...6 Click Install. Select Use the printer on network, then click Next. Follow any on... Detection screen appears, click Next. • If the Printer Connection screen appears instead of the screen above...start again from and be sure to select Use the printer on network in . 10 Install the Software (Network ... -
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7 When the Detected Printers List dialog box appears, select Canon MG8100 series, then click Next. When the Setup ... click Next again on the screen in . Next, read "Information" on page 42! 7 On the Canon IJ Network Tool screen, select MG8100 series in Printers, then click Next. • If the ... -
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... v.10.5.x v.10.4.11 Go to on page 40. Go to on page 40. • The alphanumeric characters after Canon MG8100 series is the machine's Bonjour service name or MAC address. When the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears, click Register Printer. • ... -
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...10.5.x Mac OS X v.10.4.11 - 2 - B Mac OS X v.10.4.11 1 1 2 3 Select Canon MG8100 series canonijnetwork and ..., click Add. Click More Printers in the Printer Browser window. Select Canon IJ Network in the pop-up menu, select Canon MG8100 series in the list of printers, then click Add. 0 ... -
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3 4 5 4 Make sure that Canon MG8100 series is added to the list of printers. Go to . When the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears, click Register Scanner. Select Canon MG8100 series on the Scan-from-PC Settings screen, then click OK. Click Next on ... -
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...Survey Program screen appears A Click Next. Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation. When the serial number is not displayed...illustration). • If the power is on, the Print Head Holder will move when the Scanning Unit (Cover) (A) is opened. If you can agree to... -
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...Menu EX starts. Solution Menu EX starts when clicking OK in the Canon Solution Menu EX dialog. Remove the Setup CD-ROM... in the Custom Install screen. For details on useful functions of the XPS Printer Driver, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide. Congratulations! Setup is complete. Proceed ... -
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11 Use from Additional Computers If the machine is already connected to a wireless/wired connection, it can be used from additional computers on the same ... from which you want to use the machine. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Other settings are not required. Additional ... -
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...-WebPrint EX, refer to the on-screen manual: Basic Guide. Solution Menu EX Solut... full use of the mach i n e ! F o r e x a m p l e , • Open the on-screen manual. • Open various application software. How to open... Menu EX. For details on Solution Menu EX, refer to the on-screen manual: Basic Guide... -
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...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. You can also print from USB flash drives. For details, refer to "Printing Photos" in the on-screen manual: Basic Guide. 12 Try Using the Machine -
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...D Load 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm) photo paper in the Rear Tray (C) in portrait orientation with the printing ..., it will automatically open. • For details, refer to "5 Load Paper" on page 15. While the HOME screen ... a memory card into the Card Slot, the photos on the memory card are read and the screen ... -
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... memory card while the Access lamp is flashing. Saved data may be damaged. For more information on printing from a memory card, refer to "Printing Photos" in the on-screen manual: Basic Guide. 12 Try Using the Machine -
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... (C). 3. Open the Document Cover (D). If printing starts while the Paper Output Tray is closed, it will automatically open. Place the document ... (J). For the procedure to copy on paper other than plain paper, refer to "Copying" in the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide. 12 Try Using the Machine -
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...) Photo Paper Plus Glossy II. • For details, refer to "5 Load Paper" on page 15. Start Solution Menu EX from the Canon Solution Menu EX icon on the desktop (Windows) or on the Dock (Macintosh), click Photo Print, then click Photo Print (C). Easy-PhotoPrint... -
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... Mac OS Extended. • Macintosh: After upgrading from Mac OS X v.10.5 or lower to Mac OS X v.10.6, install software bundled with the Canon inkjet printer. • Internet Explorer 7 or later is required to install Easy-WebPrint EX. For Windows use only.... -
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