Canon PIXMA MG8120, Getting Started Manual

Page 1: ...eries 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 Symbols Used in This Document ...

Page 2: ... Using WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Wireless Setup Using WCN Windows Connect Now 8 Wireless Setup 11 Use from Additional Computers Print Photos from a Memory Card Try Copying Print Photos from a Computer 12 Try Using the Machine P 44 P 46 P 49 P 50 P 45 13 Specifications P 51 5 Load Paper P 15 P 32 9 Wired Setup P 35 10 Install the Software Network Connection P 35 P 39 P 42 Install the Software Regis...

Page 3: ... Software Installation P 44 35 43 Software Installation P 18 23 Machine Wireless Setup P 18 24 31 Software Installation P 35 43 Machine Wired Setup P 18 32 34 Installation Complete Try Using the Machine P 45 50 Wired Connection when the machine is already connected to the network and you want to add computers from which to use the machine ...

Page 4: ...the included manuals and application software Getting Started this manual Network Setup Troubleshooting Describes basic operations and media and gives an introduction to other functions available Describes various operating procedures to make full use of machine Describes troubleshooting tips for problems you may encounter when using the machine Basic Guide Advanced Guide Troubleshooting For detai...

Page 5: ...ired connection the following devices are required depending on the connection method Wired Connection Router etc 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 Ethernet cable Access point or wireless router ...

Page 6: ...he inside and outside of the machine Make sure all the following items are supplied A USB cable is necessary to connect the machine with your computer USB connection only 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 s...

Page 7: ... 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 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 Clos...

Page 8: ...up or flashes may cause drying and clogging of the Print Head resulting in poor printing Be sure to follow the procedure below When the above screen is displayed touch the OK button and go to the next step 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 ...

Page 9: ...ops 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 ...

Page 10: ...e orange protective cap 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 ...

Page 11: ...d and set it in place as shown Hold the Print Head Lock Lever firmly and lower it completely Do not knock the Print Head against the sides of the holder Install in a well lit environment Once you have installed the Print Head do not remove it unnecessarily ...

Page 12: ...hine 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 L shape air hole B 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 Hold the ink tank by its sides and slowly...

Page 13: ...n 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 Make sure that the color of the label mat...

Page 14: ...utes 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 ink tanks are correctly installed Do not touch the OK button yet Make sure the Inner Cover F is closed For your safety always close the Scanning Unit Cover with both hands ...

Page 15: ...ithdraw 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 Be sure to use MP 101 for Print Head Alignment Load paper in portrait orientation so that the cut corner D is at the top right ...

Page 16: ...then go to the next step Print Head Alignment takes about 4 minutes to 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 P...

Page 17: ...cialty paper in the Rear 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 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 Loading specialty paper For details on how to handle paper...

Page 18: ...the printing side facing down 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 Pull out the Cassette F Move the left Paper Guide G to the edge ...

Page 19: ...Make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed the line I Insert the Cassette slowly into the machine until it clicks into place Confirm the message on the LCD then touch the OK button The HOME screen appears The LCD will turn off if the machine is not operated for about 5 minutes To restore the display touch any button except the ON button ...

Page 20: ...g etc Intended Use Connection Method Go to 7 Install the Software USB Connection on page 19 Go to 8 Wireless Setup on page 24 Want to use from multiple computers Want to connect to a computer with an Ethernet cable Wired Connection Go to 9 Wired Setup on page 32 If it is uncertain whether your device access point router etc supports wireless connection or wired connection refer to the manual suppl...

Page 21: ...via USB cable before installing the software If the dialog box closes proceed to on page 20 2 Click Cancel 3 Proceed to on page 20 1 Remove the USB cable connected to your computer For Windows 7 1 Remove the USB cable connected to your computer 2 Proceed to on page 20 For Windows Vista Windows XP This dialog box may appear To use the machine by connecting it to a computer software including the dr...

Page 22: ...do not know your administrator name or password click the help button then follow the on screen instructions Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP 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 Press the ON button A to TURN OFF THE MACHINE Operating noise may continue for up to 40 seconds until the machine turns ...

Page 23: ...y Install The drivers application software and on screen manuals are installed Follow any on screen instructions to proceed with the software installation Select Use the printer via USB then click Next If you want to select particular items to install click Custom Install ...

Page 24: ...nformation for the Installation If the power is on the Print Head Holder will move when the Scanning Unit Cover B is opened 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 USB Port When the Printer Connection screen appears connect the machine to the computer with a USB cable After conn...

Page 25: ...osh Solution Menu EX starts when clicking OK in the Canon Solution Menu EX dialog Installing the XPS Printer Driver In Windows 7 and Windows Vista SP1 or later the XPS Printer Driver can be installed additionally To install perform 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 funct...

Page 26: ... network administrator If you connect to a network that is not protected with security measures there is a risk of disclosing data such as your personal information 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 ...

Page 27: ...tup 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 or contact its manufacturer For other connection methods please refer to the information located at the bottom of this page If your access point or router support...

Page 28: ...ct 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 apartment nearby access points in use may be detected The access point names with 2 byte characters are not displayed properly however can be selected ...

Page 29: ...e letters of the alphabet correctly For details on character entry refer to the printed manual Network Setup Troubleshooting Touch the center FUNCTION button F to switch character entry modes Make sure that the network key is correct then touch the OK button If Failed to connect to the access point appears touch the OK button make sure that the network key is correct then enter it again If a conne...

Page 30: ...ay Setup then touch the right FUNCTION button B Use the or button C to select Wireless LAN setup then touch the OK button Read this section only when setting up a wireless connection by using the WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Select Yes then touch the OK button When wireless connection is enabled the Wi Fi lamp D lights blue ...

Page 31: ...ne and access point When the screen in appears touch the OK button If the setup is not completed within 10 minutes and the timeout error screen appears touch the OK button to perform the setup again and set the new PIN code displayed on the screen to 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 ...

Page 32: ...fer to the manual of your access point The Wi Fi lamp blue flashes while searching for or connecting to an access point When the above screen appears touch the OK button Next read 10 Install the Software Network Connection on page 35 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 ...

Page 33: ...USB flash drive 3 Click Add the device or computer using a USB flash drive 4 Select the network name SSID then click Next Follow the on screen instructions to complete the settings on the computer 5 Go to Canon assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss of data stored on your USB flash drive regardless of the cause even within the warranty period Operation may not be guaranteed depending on ...

Page 34: ... network that is not protected with security measures there is a risk of disclosing data such as your personal information 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 Before connecting the machine to the netwo...

Page 35: ...A B 1 2 C D 33 9 Wired Setup 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 ...

Page 36: ...elect 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 35 ...

Page 37: ...tarting The installation resumes once your computer has restarted If the firewall function of your security software is turned on a warning message may appear that Canon software is attempting to access the network If such a warning message appears set the security software to always allow access For the system requirements refer to 13 Specifications To use the machine by connecting it to a comput...

Page 38: ...lder to proceed to the following screen Enter your administrator name and password then click OK If the CD ROM folder does not open automatically double click 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 Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Click Easy Install The drivers application software and on ...

Page 39: ...ars click Next For Windows Click Cancel and start again from then be sure to select Use the printer on network in For Macintosh Follow on screen instructions and proceed with the installation Click Exit on the installation complete screen then start again from and be sure to select Use the printer on network in If the Printer Connection screen appears instead of the screen above the connection met...

Page 40: ...een select MG8100 series in Printers then click Next If the machine is not detected Check Printer Settings dialog 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 If the machine is not detected refer to the printed manual Network Setup Troubleshooting Make sure there is no problem then click Update When ...

Page 41: ...o the section that relates to your operating system for further installation instructions Registration Macintosh The machine is turned on The firewall function of any security software is turned off Wireless Connection The computer is connected to the access point Wired Connection The machine is connected to the network device with the Ethernet cable The alphanumeric characters after Canon MG8100 ...

Page 42: ... More Printers in the Printer Browser window 2 When the Printer List window appears click Add 1 Mac OS X v 10 4 11 Mac OS X v 10 6 x v 10 5 x Mac OS X v 10 4 11 When the You have no printers available screen appears click Add 3 Select Canon IJ Network in the pop up menu select Canon MG8100 series in the list of printers then click Add ...

Page 43: ...he Scan from PC Settings screen then click OK Click Next on the Register Printer and Scanner screen Next read Information on page 42 When the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears click Register Scanner Make sure that Canon MG8100 series is added to the list of printers 4 Go to ...

Page 44: ... on the machine s functionality Important Information for the Installation Information If the Extended Survey Program screen appears If the power is on the Print Head Holder will move when the Scanning Unit Cover A is opened 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 Follow any on ...

Page 45: ...n be used from additional computers on the same network Install software including the drivers on the computer from which you want to use the machine Other settings are not required To add computers from which to use the machine go to 11 Use from Additional Computers on page 44 Installing the XPS Printer Driver In Windows 7 and Windows Vista SP1 or later the XPS Printer Driver can be installed add...

Page 46: ...ftware Network Connection on page 35 Computer from which the machine can be used currently Additional computers on the same network Use from Additional Computers To use from additional computers 1 2 Insert the Setup CD ROM into the computer from which you want to use the machine Follow the on screen instructions to install the software Other settings are not required It enables the computer to use...

Page 47: ...e Dock Macintosh to start Solution Menu EX Click Help Settings then click this icon to open the on screen manual How to open the on screen manual Try Using the Machine 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 E...

Page 48: ... Picture Card Type H MMCmobile TYPE I TYPE II 3 3V The Card Slot is located in the area indicated by the dotted line Open the Card Slot Cover A Corresponding Card Slot Card Slot Location 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 la...

Page 49: ...er 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 For details refe...

Page 50: ...g 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 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...

Page 51: ...ack 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 For the procedure to copy on paper other than plain paper refer to Copying in the on screen manual Advanced Guide 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 ...

Page 52: ...tion with the printing side facing up Click Print Pr int P hotos from a Computer For more information refer to the on screen manual Advanced Guide If you are using Windows printing will start If you are using Macintosh click Print on the Print dialog box to start printing Make sure that the Paper Output Tray B is open If printing starts while the Paper Output Tray is closed it will automatically o...

Page 53: ...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 Mac OS X v 10 6 Intel processor 1 GB 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 Browser Internet Explorer 6 or later Safari 3 Har...

Page 54: ...8B001 4546B001 4550B001 4530B001 4547B001 4549B001 Order Ordering Information The following ink tanks are compatible with this machine Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and or other countries Windows Vista is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and or ot...