Canon PIXMA MG5120 Quick Start Guide

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Preparation .....................................................P.1

Getting Started

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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.

Install the Ink Tanks ........................................2P.3

Load Paper .....................................................

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

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

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

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

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

Specications .................................................6P.21

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P.16 P.19 P.20

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.

Prin t e d M a nual s

Gett i n g S t arte d

• (thi s m a n u al)

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

On-S c r e e n Manu a l s

Basi c G u i d e Adva n c e d G uide

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

Describes various operating procedures to make full use of machine.

Tr o ubles h o o t i ng

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

Model Number: K10358 (MG5120)

For details on opening the on-screen manuals, refer to page 15.

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Preparation

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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.

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Paper Output Tray (A) automatically opens when printing starts. Do not place anything in front of the Paper Output Tray.

Make sure all the following items are supplied.

Ink tanks (5: BK, M, Y, PGBK, C)

2. Power cord

3. Manuals

4. Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and onscreen manuals)

Install the Ink Tanks

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.

2 Install the Ink Tanks

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1. Remove the orange tape completely.

2. Remove the protective lm

completely.

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Handle the ink tanks carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to them.

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Be sure to use the supplied ink tanks.

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If the orange tape remains on the L-shape air hole, ink may splash or the machine may not print properly.

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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 (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.

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.

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.

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Do not touch the Print Head Lock Lever (I).

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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.

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Once you have installed the ink tanks, do not remove them unnecessarily.

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If the Print Head Holder moves to the right, close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Cover).

2 Install the Ink Tanks

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Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) slightly, then gently close it.

2 Install the Ink Tanks

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.

It takes about 4 minutes before the LCD changes.

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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 ink tanks

• are correctly installed.

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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Load Paper

Close the Paper Output Tray (A). Pull out the Cassette (B). Move the left Paper Guide (C) to

The Cassette supports plain paper only. To load specialty

• paper including photo paper, refer from

on page 9.

the edge.

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3 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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Prepare the Paper Support (F). Move the Paper

1. Open it.

2. Withdraw it upwards.

Guides (G) to both edges.

3. Tilt it back.

Load paper in the center of the Rear Tray (H).

Load paper in portrait orientation with the printing side facing up.

Load specialty paper including

• photo paper in the Rear Tray.

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).

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For details on how to handle paper, refer to "Loading Paper" in the on-screen manual: Basic Guide after installation is complete.

3 Load Paper

Install the Software

Do not connect the USB cable yet.

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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Quit all running applications before installation.

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Log on as the administrator (or a member of the Administrators group).

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Do not switch users during the installation process.

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Internet connection may be required during the installation. Connection fees may apply. Consult the internet service provider.

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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.

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For the system requirements, refer to "6

Specications".

If you connect the machine via USB cable before installing the

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software:

For Windows 7

1. Remove the USB cable connected to your computer.

2. Proceed to

For Windows Vista/Windows XP

This dialog box may appear.

on page 11.

1. Remove the USB cable connected to your computer.

If the dialog box closes, proceed to

on page 11.

. Click Cancel.

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. Proceed to

on page 11.

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.

Windows 7/Windows Vista

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.

Windows XP

Press the ON button (A) to TURN OFF THE MACHINE.

Operating noise may continue for up to 35 seconds until the machine turns off.

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Do NOT connect the USB cable to the computer and the machine yet. If you have already connected the cable, disconnect it now.

Turn on the computer, then insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CDROM drive.

If you are using Windows, the setup program starts automatically.

For Windows

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If the program does not start automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon in Computer or My Computer. When the CDROM contents appear, doubleclick MSETUP4.EXE.

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.

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.

4 Install the Software

The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed.

If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install.•

Click Install.Click Easy Install.

Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation.

Important Information for the Installation

Necessary Information for the User

USB Port□

□ If the Extended Survey

Registration

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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 back of the machine.

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).

If the power is on, the Print Head Holder

• will move when the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B) is opened.

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.)

4 Install the Software

Installing the XPS Printer

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Driver

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 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.

, then

Click Exit to complete the installation.

For Macintosh

It is necessary to restart the computer before scanning using the Operation Panel on the machine

for the rst time.

4 Install the Software

For Windows

Solution Menu EX starts.

For Macintosh Solution Menu EX starts when clicking OK in the Canon Solution Menu EX dialog.

Remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place.

The buttons displayed on Solution Menu EX

• may vary depending on the country or region of purchase.

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.

Try Using the Machine

Use the O p e r ation Pan e l o n the machi n e t o print yo u r o w n items e a s i l y. Va r ious appl i c a t i on softwa r e a r e install e d o n the comp u t e r along wit h t h e drivers . Yo u can prin t c r e ative ite m s b y correcti n g / e n hancing p h o t o s using the applica t i o n software. For det a i l s on how to u s e the applic a t i o n software a n d the machi n e , r efer to the on- s c r e e n manual.

Ea s y- W ebP ri n t EX

Use Eas y - W ebPrint E X t o print web p a g e s in Inte r n e t Explorer e a s i l y. S o me of its f e a t ures incl u d e :

Printing a web page by reducing its size to fit the paper width automatically without cropping edges.

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Printing only the pages you want by selecting them from preview.

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Printing selected portions of various pages after editing them.

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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.

For details on Easy-WebPrint EX, refer to the on-screen manual: Basic Guide.

So l ut i on M e nu E X

Solutio n M e n u EX is a g a t e way to fun c t i o n s and inf o r m a t ion that a l l o w you to m a k e f ull use o f t h e machine ! F o r example,

Open the on-screen manual.

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Open various application software.

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How to open the on-screen manual

How to start Solution Menu EX

Click Help & Settings, then click this icon to open the on-screen manual.

Click this icon on the desktop (Windows) or on the Dock (Macintosh) to start Solution Menu EX.

For details on Solution Menu EX, refer to the on-screen manual: Basic Guide.

SD MS

Duo

SD MS

Duo

SD MS

Duo

Supported Memory Cards (Adapter required for

Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo

Memory Stick Micro

Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO

SD Card SDHC Card MultiMediaCard MultiMediaCard Plus

miniSD Card miniSDHC Card

microSD Card microSDHC Card

RS-MMC MMCmobile

Corresponding Card Slot

Card Slot Location

The Card Slot is located in the area indicated by the dotted line. Open the Card Slot Cover (A).

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Compact Flash Card* Microdrive

*TYPE I / TYPE II (3.3V)

xD-Picture Card xD-Picture Card Type M xD-Picture Card Type H

Inserting a Memory Card□

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Insert a memory card with

the labeled side facing left.

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Insert a memory card into the Card Slot in the direction of the arrow on

You can also print from USB ash drives. For details, refer to "Printing Photos" in

the on-screen manual: Basic Guide.

the label, with the labeled side facing left.

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Insert only one memory card.

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The Access lamp (B) lights up when a memory card is inserted.

5 Try Using the Machine

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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.

Make sure that the Paper Output Tray (D) is open. If printing starts while the Paper Output Tray is closed, it will automatically open.

For details, refer from in "3 Load Paper"

• on page 9.

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.

5 Try Using the Machine

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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.

Press the Color button (G).

Printing will start.

When the machine is ready for printing, the Color button lights up.•

5 Try Using the Machine

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.

Do not remove the memory card while the Access lamp is ashing.

• 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.

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Try C op yin g

Load A4 or Letter-sized plain paper into the Cassette (A).

This section describes how to perform a standard copy.

For details, refer to "3 Load

• Paper" on page 7.

1. Open the Paper Output Tray (B).

2. Open the Output Tray Extension (C).

Open the Document

Cover (D).

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

Place the document face-down and align it with the Alignment Mark (E).

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Do not place objects weighing

4.4 lb / 2.0 kg or more on the Platen Glass (F), or do not apply pressure to the document by pressing on it with a force exceeding 4.4 lb /

2.0 kg. The scanner may malfunction or the glass may break.

Close the Document Cover.

2. Press the HOME button (G), then press the left FUNCTION button (H).

Press the Black button (I) or the

Color button (J).

Copying will start. Do not open the Document Cover until copying is complete. Remove the document after printing.

When the machine is ready for

• copying, the Black button and Color button light up.

For the procedure to copy on paper other than plain paper, refer to "Copying" in the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.

5 Try Using the Machine

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Load 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm) photo paper in the Rear Tray

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(A) in portrait orientation with the printing side facing up.

Make sure that the Paper Output Tray (B) is open. If printing starts while the Paper Output Tray is closed, it will automatically open.

This section explains how to print borderless photos using 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm) Photo Paper Plus Glossy II.

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5 Try Using the Machine

For details, refer from

in "3 Load Paper" on

page 9.

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 EX starts.

For details on starting Solution Menu EX, refer to page 15.•

Select the image you want to print, then click Layout/Print.

When a photo is selected, the number of copies is set to "1".

For more information, refer to the onscreen manual: Advanced Guide.

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.

General Specications

Printing resolution (dpi) 9600* (horizontal) X 2400 (vertical)

* Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/9600 inch at minimum. Interface USB Port:

Hi-Speed USB *1

Direct Print Port: PictBridge Bluetooth v2.0 (Option) *2*3*4

USB ash drive

A computer that complies with Hi-Speed USB standard is required.

Since the Hi-Speed USB interface is fully upwardly compatible with USB 1.1, it can be used at USB 1.1.

Maximum speed: 1.44 Mbps

*2 *3 JPEG/PNG only *4 Bluetooth connection is for printing only.

Print width 8 inches/203.2 mm

(for Borderless Printing: 8.5 inches/216 mm) Operating environment

Specifications

Temperature: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) Humidity: 10 to 90% RH (no condensation)

Storage environment Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)

Humidity: 5 to 95% RH (no condensation) Power supply AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Printing (Copy): Approx. 18 W

Standby (minimum): Approx. 1.4 W* OFF: Approx. 0.4 W*

USB connection to PC

* External dimensions Approx. 17.9 (W) X 14.5 (D) X 6.3 (H) inches

Approx. 455 (W) X 368 (D) X 160 (H) mm

With the Paper Support and Paper Output Tray retracted.

* Weight Approx. 7.8 kg (Approx. 17.2 lb)

With the Print Head and ink tanks installed.

* Print Head/Ink Total 2,368 nozzles (PgBK 320 nozzles, Y/DyeBK each 256 nozzles, C/M

each 768 nozzles)

Multiple copy max. 99 pages Intensity adjustment 9 positions, Auto intensity (AE copy) Reduction/Enlargement 25 % - 400 % (1 % unit)

Scan Specications

Scanner driver TWAIN/WIA (for Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP) Maximum scanning size A4/Letter, 8.5'' X 11.7''/216 X 297 mm Scanning resolution Optical resolution (horizontal X vertical) max: 1200 dpi X 2400 dpi

Interpolated resolution max: 19200 dpi X 19200 dpi Gradation (Input/Output) Gray: 16 bit/8 bit

Color: 48 bit/24 bit (RGB each 16 bit/8 bit)

Copy Specications

Conform to the operating system’s requirements when higher than those

given here.

Operating System/Processor/RAM Windows 7

1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor 1 GB (32-bit)/2 GB (64-bit) Windows Vista, Vista SP1, Vista SP2 1 GHz processor 512 MB Windows XP SP2, SP3 300 MHz processor 128 MB

Browser Internet Explorer 6 or later Safari 3 Hard Disk Space

1.5 GB Note: For bundled software installation. The necessary amount of hard disk space may be changed without notice.

CD-ROM Drive Required Required Display SVGA 800 x 600 XGA 1024 x 768

Windows: Operation can only be guaranteed on a PC with Windows 7,

• Windows Vista or Windows XP pre-installed. Windows: Uninstall software bundled with the Canon inkjet printer before

• upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7, then, install the bundled software again. Some functions may not be available with Windows Media Center.

• Macintosh: Hard Disk must be formatted as Mac OS Extended (Journaled) or

• 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.

Minimum System Requirements

Mac OS X v.10.6 Intel processor 1GB Mac OS X v.10.5 Intel processor, PowerPC G5, PowerPC G4 (867 MHz or faster) 512 MB Mac OS X v.10.4.11 Intel processor, PowerPC G5, PowerPC G4, PowerPC G3 256 MB

1.5 GB Note: For bundled software installation. The necessary amount of hard disk space may be changed without notice.

Specications are subject to change without notice.

About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are available for 5 years after production has stopped.

Getting Help from Canon

Email Tech Support — www.canontechsupport.com

Please note, from there you will need to select your product, then click on the "Support by Email" link under Tech Support.

Toll-Free Tech 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 tanks are compatible with this machine.

Order #

PGI-225PGBK CLI-226BK CLI-226C CLI-226M CLI-226Y

4530B001 4546B001 4547B001 4548B001 4549B001

Call 1-800-OK-CANON to locate a dealer near you, or visit the Canon online store at www.shop.usa.canon.com

CANON U.S.A. INC. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 U.S.A. www.usa.canon.com

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Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Windows Vista is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Internet Explorer is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Canon PIXMA MG5120 Quick Start Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Preparation

Install the Ink Tanks

Load Paper

Install the Software

Try Using the Machine

Pr i nt Ph ot o s fr o m a M em o ry C a rd

Try C op yin g

Pr i nt Ph ot o s fr o m a C om p ut er

Specifications