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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. • In this
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    2 Install the 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 Connection Method P.18 7 Install the Software (USB Connection P.19 8 Wireless Setup P.24 Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup P.25 Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup P.28
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    Installation Flow USB Connection Wireless Connection Network Connection Wired Connection Machine Preparation P.3 - 17 Using from Additional Computers (when the machine is already connected to the network and you want to add computers from which to use the machine) Machine Wireless Setup P.18
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    included manuals and application software.  Basic Guide Describes basic operations and media, and gives an introduction to other functions available. Advanced Guide Describes various operating procedures to make full use of machine. Troubleshooting Describes troubleshooting tips for problems you
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    Required for Wireless/Wired Connection When using the machine over a wireless/wired connection, the following devices are required depending on the connection method. Wireless Connection Wired Connection Access point or wireless router A commercial access point or router that supports IEEE802.11b
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    supplied. 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
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    . Insert the power cord into the connector on the left side at the back of the machine and into the wall outlet firmly. • Do NOT connect the USB cable or Ethernet cable at this stage. • Make sure that the Document Cover (D) is closed. Press the LCD open button (E) (1), then adjust the
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    7 H 8 I Use the { or } button (H) on the Operation Panel to select the language When the above screen is displayed, touch the OK button and go to the for the LCD, then touch the OK button. next step. • If an unintended language is displayed on the LCD, touch the Back button (I) to return to the
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    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 5 in "1 Preparation". Go to the next
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    (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
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    6 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. 7 Hold the Print Head Lock Lever firmly and lower it completely. • Once you have installed the Print Head, do not remove it unnecessarily.
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    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. 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
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    Make sure that the color of the label matches the ink tank. • Install in a well-lit environment. Press the PUSH mark on the ink tank firmly 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
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    . • It takes about 5 minutes before the LCD changes. • The machine may make some operating noises when preparing to print. This is normal operation. • If an error message is displayed on the LCD, make sure that the Print Head and the
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    41 2 3 Align the Print Head A Prepare the Paper Support (A). 1. Open it. 2. Withdraw it upwards. 3. Tilt it back. D C B 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). Load paper in portrait orientation so that
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    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. Confirm
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    Rear Tray, refer to to in "4 Align the Print Head" on page 13. C 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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    2 F Pull out the Cassette (F). 3 4 G 5 H Move the left Paper Guide (G) to 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
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    6 7 8 I 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
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    computer with a USB cable. • Want to connect to computers without using cables. • Want to use from multiple computers. Connection Method USB Connection Wireless Connection Go to "7 Install the Software (USB Connection)" on page 19. Go to "8 Wireless Setup" on page 24. • Want to use from multiple
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    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
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    or My Computer. When the CDROM contents appear, doubleclick MSETUP4.EXE. 20 7 Install the Software (USB Connection) 3 Windows 7/Windows Vista Windows XP Click Run Msetup4.exe on the AutoPlay screen, then click Yes or or password, click the help button, then follow the on-screen instructions.
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    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 instructions to proceed with the software
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    □ Necessary Information for the User Registration B □ If the Extended Survey Program screen appears 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
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    from in "7 Install the Software (USB Connection)" on page 20. 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. Click Exit to complete the installation. For
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    to a third party. • The machine cannot be used over a wireless and wired connection 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. • Place the machine and computer on the same network
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    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 you are unable to retrieve the network key or other settings, refer to the manual of your access point or router
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    , then touch the OK button. Select Yes, then touch the OK button. When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp (D) lights blue. Select Easy setup, then touch the OK button. Select the access point name you wrote down on page 25, then touch the OK button. • If you are living in an
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    point. appears, touch the OK button, make sure that the network key is correct, then enter it again. If a connection still cannot be established, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. Next, read "10 Install the Software (Network Connection)" on page 35! 8 Wireless Setup 27
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    Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Read this 1 2 3 section only when setting D up a wireless connection by C using the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). A B Use the { or } button (A) to display Setup, then touch the right FUNCTION button (B). Use the [ or ] button (C)
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    the access point. If the timeout error screen appears even though the setup has 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 29
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    screen appears, touch the OK button. • If the timeout error screen appears, 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! 30 8 Wireless Setup
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    Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the settings on the computer. 5. Go to . 1. Select Wireless LAN setup of the Setup When Wireless LAN settings completed. screen is displayed, touch the OK button and eject the USB flash drive. A • Canon Connection)" on page 35! 8 Wireless Setup 31
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    to a third party. • The machine cannot be used over a wireless and wired connection 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. Add (connect) the machine to the network. 32
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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 33
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    (E) to select Select LAN settings, then touch Device settings, then touch the the OK button. OK button. Select Change wireless/wired, then touch the OK button. Select Wired LAN active, touch the OK button. 34 9 Wired Setup Next, read "10 Install the Software (Network Connection)" on page 35!
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    by connecting it to a computer, software including the drivers needs 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
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    administrator name or password, click the help button, then follow the on-screen instructions. 36 10 Install the Software (Network Connection) Click Easy Install. The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed. • If you want to select particular items to install, click
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    on network, then click Next. Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation. When the Printer Detection screen appears, click Next. • If the Printer Connection screen appears instead of the screen above, the connection method is not correctly selected in . − For Windows
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    box is displayed. Refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. Make sure there is no problem, then click Next again on the screen in . Next, read "Information" on page 42! On the Canon IJ Network Tool screen, select MG8100 series in Printers, then click Next. • If the machine is
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    Register Printer. □ Proceed to the section that relates to your operating system for further installation instructions. Mac OS X v.10.6.x v.10.5.x Go to on page 40. v.10.4.11 Go to on page 40. • The alphanumeric characters after Canon MG8100 series is the machine's Bonjour service name or MAC
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    - B Mac OS X v.10.4.11 1 1 2 3 Select Canon MG8100 series canonijnetwork and click Add. Go to on page 41. When the Printer List window appears, click Add. • When the You have no printers available. screen appears, click Add. Click More Printers in the Printer Browser window. Select Canon IJ
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    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 the Register Printer and Scanner screen. Next, read "Information" on page 42! 10 Install the Software (Network Connection) 41
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    □ If the Extended 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 on the This has no effect on the machine's functionality.) 42 10 Install the Software (Network Connection)
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    from in "10 Install the Software (Network Connection)" on page 35. 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. 10 Install the Software (Network
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    the on-screen instructions to install the software. Other settings are not required. Additional computers on the same network It enables the computer to use the machine. For details on the software installation procedure, refer to "10 Install the Software (Network Connection)" on page 35. 44
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    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. Easy-WebPrint EX Use Easy-WebPrint EX to print web pages in Internet Explorer
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    Card xD-Picture Card Type M xD-Picture Card Type H You can also print from USB flash drives. For details, refer to "Printing Photos" in the on-screen manual: Basic Guide. 46 12 Try Using the Machine A □ Inserting a Memory Card B • Insert a memory card with the labeled side facing left. • Insert
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    x 6" (10 x 15 cm) photo paper in the Rear Tray (C) in portrait 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. • For details, refer to "5 Load Paper" on page
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    3 4 F G 1. Trace along the Scroll Wheel (F) to display a photo to print. 2. Touch the [+] or [-] button to specify the number of copies. 3. Touch the Color Try Using the Machine For more information on printing from a memory card, refer to "Printing Photos" in the on-screen manual: Basic Guide.
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    section describes how to perform a standard copy. • For details, refer to "5 Load Paper" on page 15. 1. Open the Paper Output Tray (B). 2. Open the Output Tray Extension (C). 3. Open the Document plain paper, refer to "Copying" in the on‑screen manual: Advanced Guide. 12 Try Using the Machine 49
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    45. • For details, refer to "5 Load Paper" on page 15. Click Print. If you are using Windows, printing will start. If you are using Macintosh, click Print on the Print dialog box to start printing. For more information, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide. 50 12 Try Using the Machine
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    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. Specifications are subject to change without notice. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are available
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    Support- 1-800-OK-CANON This option provides live telephone technical support, free of service charges, Monday-Friday (excluding holidays), during the warranty period. Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) support is available at 1-866-251-3752. Ordering Information The following ink , Mac, and
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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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