Canon MG8120 User Manual

Canon Inkjet Photo All-In-One

series

Getting Started

Read Me First

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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.)

Make sure to read this manual before using the machine. Please keep it in hand for future reference.

Contents■

1 Preparation ............................................................................

2 Install the Print Head .............................................................

3 Install the Ink Tanks ...............................................................

4 Align the Print Head ..............................................................

5 Load Paper ............................................................................

6 Select Connection Method ....................................................

P.4

P.7

P.10

P.13

P.15

P.18

7 Install the Software (USB Connection) ..................................P.19

8 Wireless Setup ......................................................................

Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup ...................................................

Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) ......................

Wireless Setup Using WCN (Windows Connect Now) ....................

P.24

P.25 P.28 P.31

P.32 9 Wired Setup ...........................................................................

12 Try Using the Machine...........................................................

Print Photos from a Memory Card ...................................................

Try Copying .....................................................................................

Print Photos from a Computer .........................................................

P.45

P.46 P.49 P.50

 13 Specications ........................................................................P.51

Install the Software ..........................................................................

Registration (Macintosh) .................................................................

Information ......................................................................................

11 Use from Additional Computers .............................................

P.35 10 Install the Software (Network Connection) ............................

P.35 P.39 P.42

P.44

Model Number: K10361 (MG8120)

Machine Installation Flow■

Network Connection

USB Connection

Software Installation

P.18 - 23

Wireless Connection

Machine Preparation

Machine Wireless Setup

P.18, 24 - 31

Software Installation

Wired Connection

P.3 - 17

Machine Wired Setup

P.18, 32 - 34

P.35 - 43

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)

Software Installation

P.44, 35 - 43

Installation Complete

Try Using the Machine P.45 - 50

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.

Pr i nt e d M a nu a ls

Ge t ti n g S t ar t ed

•

(t h is ma n u al )

Ne t wo r k S e tu p

• Tr o ub l e sh o ot i ng

Describes how to set up and use your machine. Introduces the machine and its functions, the included manuals and application software.

On - Sc r ee n Ma n ua l s

Ba s ic Gu i d e

Describes basic operations and media, and gives an introduction to other functions available.

Ad v an c ed G ui d e Tr o ub l e sh o ot i ng

Describes various operating procedures to make full use of machine.

Describes troubleshooting tips for problems you may encounter when using the machine.

For details on opening the on-screen manuals, refer to page 45.

Devices 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

wireless router

Router, etc.

Wired Connection

Ethernet cableAccess point or

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.

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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.

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.

Make sure all the following items are 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-101 (for Automatic Print Head Alignment)

7. Other documents

A USB cable is necessary to connect the machine with your computer

• (USB connection only).

4 5

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 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.

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.

1 Preparation

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

Be sure to follow the procedure below.

1. Press the ON button to turn off the machine.

2. Make sure that the

Operating noise may continue for up to 40 seconds until the machine turns off.

POWER lamp (J) is not lit.

When the above screen is displayed, touch the OK button and go to the next step.

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.

Thespecicationofthepowercorddiffersforeachcountryorregion.•

1 Preparation

1 2

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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Firmly lift the part (D) of the Print Head Lock Lever in the Print Head Holder until it stops.

The Print Head Lock Lever may feel heavy.

Do not touch the inside of the Print Head Holder (E). The machine may

• not print properly if you touch it.

Remove the Print Head from the

Remove the orange protective cap.

silver package.

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.

2 Install the Print Head

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Tilt the Print Head forward and set it in place as shown. Hold the Print Head Lock Lever

Do not knock the Print Head against the sides of the holder.

•

Install in a well-lit environment.

•

rmlyandloweritcompletely.

Once you have installed the

• Print Head, do not remove it unnecessarily.

2 Install the Print Head

1 2 3

Install the Ink Tanks

1. Remove the orange tape completely.

2.Removetheprotectivelm

completely.

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.

Hold the ink tank with the orange protective cap (A) pointing up while being careful not to block the Lshape air hole (B).

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.

Do not touch the inside (C) of the orange protective cap or

• the open ink port (D). The ink may stain your hands if you touch them.

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Tilt the ink tank, then insert it under the label and against the back end of the slot.

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rmly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 order indicated on the label.

Make sure all the Ink lamps light red.

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).

3 Install the Ink Tanks

Close the Scanning Unit (Cover) (E). Make sure that the LCD changes as shown in the illustration

Make sure the Inner Cover (F) is closed.

For your safety, always close the Scanning Unit (Cover) with both hands.•

and go to the next step.

Do not touch the OK button yet.

It takes about 5 minutes before the LCD changes.

•

The machine may make some operating noises when

• preparing to print. This is normal operation.

3 Install the Ink Tanks

If an error message is displayed on the LCD, make sure

• that the Print Head and the ink tanks are correctly installed.

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Align the Print Head

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 (C).

Load paper in portrait orientation so that the cut corner (D) is at the top right.

Be sure to use MP-101 for Print Head Alignment.•

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Slide the left and right Paper Guides against both edges of the paper.

4 Align the Print Head

Make sure the Paper Output Tray (E) is open, then open the Output Tray Extension (F).

If printing starts while the Paper Output Tray is closed, it will automatically open.

Touch the OK button.

Print Head Alignment starts.

Print Head

• Alignment takes about 4 minutes to complete.

When the pattern is printed, remove the printed paper.

Print Head Alignment is now complete.

When an error message is displayed

• on 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.

Conrmtheabove

message, then go to the next step.

How to load specialty paper in the Rear

With the machine, the paper source varies depending on the media type.

Specialty paper including photo paper

Load paper in the Rear Tray (A).

Load Paper

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.

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Tray

This section describes how to load plain paper in the Cassette. For details on how to load specialty paper in the Rear Tray, refer to to in “4 Align the Print Head” on page 13.

Loading specialty paper

Load paper in portrait orientation with the

• printing side facing up.

Make sure that the height of the paper stack

• does not exceed the line (C).

1. Close the Output Tray Extension (D).

2. Close the Paper Output Tray (E).

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