Canon PIXMA MG8120 User Manual

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 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.  
Machine Installation Flow  
Network Connection  
Wired Connection  
USB Connection  
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)  
Wireless Connection  
Machine Preparation  
P.3 - 17  
Machine Wireless  
Setup  
Machine Wired  
Setup  
P.18, 24 - 31  
P.18, 32 - 34  
Software Installation  
P.18 - 23  
Software Installation  
P.35 - 43  
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.  
Printed Manuals  
On-Screen Manuals  
•Getting Started  
(this manual)  
•Network Setup  
Troubleshooting  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Troubleshooting  
Describes how to set up and use  
your machine. Introduces the  
machine and its functions, the  
included manuals and application  
software.  
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.  
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  
Wired Connection  
Access point or  
wireless router  
Router, etc.  
Ethernet cable  
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.  
1
2
1
A
A
Remove all orange  
tape and protective  
materials from the  
inside and outside of  
the machine.  
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.  
• Do not install the  
machine where an  
1. Print Head  
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.  
2. Ink tanks (6: M, BK, GY, PGBK, C, Y)  
• The tape and  
protective  
3. Manuals  
4. Power cord  
materials may  
differ in shape  
and position  
from what they  
actually are.  
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  
• Paper Output Tray (A)  
automatically opens  
when printing starts.  
Do not place anything  
in front of the Paper  
Output Tray.  
• A USB cable is necessary to connect the machine with your computer  
(USB connection only).  
3
4
5
6
E
C
G
B
D
F
Unlock the scanner.  
Insert the power cord into the  
connector on the left side at the  
back of the machine and into the  
wall outlet firmly.  
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).  
1. Open the Document Cover (B).  
• The machine may make some  
operating noises. This is  
normal operation.  
2. Move the Scanner Lock Switch (C)  
towards the release mark to unlock  
the Scanning Unit (Cover).  
• It takes about 4 seconds for  
the ON button to work after the  
power cord is plugged in.  
• Do NOT connect the USB  
cable or Ethernet cable at this  
stage.  
3. Close the Document Cover.  
Make sure that the Document Cover  
is closed and go to the next step.  
• Make sure that the Document  
Cover (D) is closed.  
1 Preparation  
7
8
H
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 Language selection screen.  
When it is necessary to turn off the machine  
Be sure to follow the procedure below.  
• 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 flashes may cause drying and clogging of  
the Print Head, resulting in poor printing.  
1. Press the ON button to turn off the machine.  
2. Make sure that the POWER lamp (J) is not lit.  
Operating noise may continue for up to 40 seconds until the machine turns off.  
J
The specification of the power cord differs for each country or region.  
1 Preparation  
1
2
2
B
B
A
C
Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (A) until it stops.  
The Print Head Holder (C) 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 5 in “1  
Preparation”.  
Close the Document Cover (B) and lift it with the Scanning Unit (Cover).  
Go to the next page.  
3
4
5
G
F
D
E
Remove the orange protective cap.  
Firmly lift the part (D) of the Print Head Lock Lever in the Print Head  
Holder until it stops.  
Remove the Print Head from the  
silver package.  
The Print Head Lock Lever may feel heavy.  
• Handle the Print Head carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure  
to it.  
• Do not touch the inside of the Print Head Holder (E). The machine may  
not print properly if you touch 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  
6
7
Tilt the Print Head forward 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.  
2 Install the Print Head  
A
1
2
3
3
B
C
D
1. Remove the orange tape  
completely.  
Hold the ink tank with the orange  
protective cap (A) pointing up while protective cap 90 degrees horizontally to remove it off.  
Hold the ink tank by its sides and slowly twist the orange  
being careful not to block the L-  
shape air hole (B).  
2. Remove the protective film  
Do not push the sides of the ink tank.  
completely.  
• Do not touch the inside (C) of the orange protective cap or  
• Handle the ink tanks carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to  
them.  
the open ink port (D). The ink may stain your hands if you  
touch 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.  
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4
5
6
Tilt the ink tank, then insert it under the label and Press the PUSH mark on the ink tank firmly until Install all the other ink tanks in the same way  
against the back end of the slot.  
it clicks.  
according to the color order indicated on the  
label.  
Make sure that the color of the label matches the ink  
tank.  
When the installation is completed properly, the Ink  
lamp lights red.  
Make sure all the Ink lamps light red.  
• Install in a well-lit environment.  
• 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  
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7
8
F
E
Close the Scanning Unit (Cover) (E).  
Make sure the Inner Cover (F) is closed.  
Make sure that the LCD changes as shown in the illustration  
and go to the next step.  
Do not touch the OK button yet.  
• For your safety, always close the Scanning Unit (Cover) with both hands.  
• 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 ink tanks are correctly installed.  
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3 Install the Ink Tanks  
1
2
3
4
A
D
C
B
Prepare the Paper Support (A).  
1. Open it.  
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.  
2. Withdraw it upwards.  
3. Tilt it back.  
• Be sure to use MP-101 for Print Head Alignment.  
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4
5
6
7
8
E
F
Slide the left and right  
Paper Guides against  
both edges of the  
paper.  
Make sure the Paper Output  
Tray (E) is open, then open  
the Output Tray Extension  
(F).  
Touch the OK button.  
When the pattern is printed, remove the  
printed paper.  
Confirm the above  
message, then go to  
the next step.  
Print Head Alignment  
starts.  
Print Head Alignment is now complete.  
• Print Head  
• 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.  
If printing starts while the Paper  
Output Tray is closed, it will  
automatically open.  
Alignment takes  
about 4 minutes  
to complete.  
• The pattern is printed in black and  
blue.  
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4 Align the Print Head  
1
How to load specialty paper in the Rear  
Tray  
With the machine, the paper source varies  
depending on the media type.  
5
This section describes how to load plain  
paper in the Cassette. For details on how  
to load specialty paper in the Rear Tray,  
Specialty paper including photo paper  
Load paper in the Rear Tray (A).  
refer to  
to  
in “4 Align the Print Head”  
A
on page 13.  
C
B
E
D
Plain paper  
Load paper in the Cassette (B).  
1. Close the Output Tray Extension  
(D).  
Loading specialty paper  
• For details on how to handle paper,  
refer to “Loading Paper” in the on-  
screen manual: Basic Guide after  
installation is complete.  
• Load paper in portrait orientation with the  
printing side facing up.  
2. Close the Paper Output Tray (E).  
• Make sure that the height of the paper stack  
does not exceed the line (C).  
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2
3
4
5
G
H
F
Pull out the Cassette (F).  
Move the left Paper Guide  
(G) to the edge.  
Slide the front Paper Guide  
(H) to align with the actual  
size of the paper.  
Load plain paper.  
Load paper with the printing side  
facing down.  
The front Paper Guide will click  
and stop when it aligns with the  
corresponding mark of paper  
size.  
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5 Load Paper  
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).  
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.  
Make sure that the height of the paper  
stack does not exceed the line (I).  
5 Load Paper  
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Intended Use  
Connection Method  
6
Want to connect to a computer with a  
USB cable.  
Go to "7 Install the  
Software (USB  
Connection)" on page 19.  
USB  
Connection  
Want to connect to computers without  
using cables.  
Want to use from multiple computers.  
Wireless  
Connection  
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 supplied with the  
device, or contact its manufacturer.  
What is Network?  
A system to exchange information between computers by  
connecting them to each other with cables or via wireless  
communication. The Internet and LAN are types of networks.  
If Your Device Supports Wireless Connection  
Check if it supports IEEE802.11b/g/n.  
What is LAN (Local Area Network)?  
A type of network that connects computers to each other  
within a limited area (room, building, etc.).  
If Your Device Supports Wired Connection  
Check if it supports simultaneous connection of multiple computers and  
network devices.  
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7
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.)  
If you connect the machine via USB cable before installing the  
software:  
For Windows 7  
1. Remove the USB cable connected to your computer.  
• Quit all running applications before installation.  
2. Proceed to  
on page 20.  
• Log on as the administrator (or a member of the  
Administrators group).  
For Windows Vista/Windows XP  
• Do not switch users during the installation process.  
This dialog box may appear.  
• Internet connection may be required during the  
installation. Connection fees may apply. Consult the  
internet service provider.  
1. Remove the USB cable  
connected to your computer.  
If the dialog box closes, proceed to  
on page 20.  
• 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.  
2. Click Cancel.  
3. Proceed to  
on page 20.  
• For the system requirements, refer to “13  
Specifications”.  
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.  
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Windows 7/Windows Vista  
1
2
3
Windows XP  
A
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.  
Press the ON button (A) to TURN  
OFF THE MACHINE.  
Turn on the computer, then insert  
the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-  
ROM drive.  
3
Operating noise may continue for up to  
40 seconds until the machine turns off.  
If you are using Windows, the setup  
program starts automatically.  
• Do NOT connect the USB  
cable to the computer and  
the machine yet. If you have  
already connected the cable,  
disconnect it now.  
For Windows  
• If the program does not start  
automatically, double-click the  
CD-ROM icon in Computer or  
My Computer. When the CD-  
ROM contents appear, double-  
click 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, 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.  
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7 Install the Software (USB Connection)  
4
5
6
Click Easy Install.  
Click Install.  
Select Use the printer via USB,  
then click Next.  
The drivers, application software, and on-screen  
manuals are installed.  
Follow any on-screen instructions to  
proceed with the software installation.  
• If you want to select particular items to  
install, click Custom Install.  
7 Install the Software (USB Connection)  
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Important Information for the Installation  
USB Port  
Necessary Information for the User  
Registration  
If the Extended Survey  
Program screen appears  
B
When the Printer Connection screen appears,  
connect the machine to the computer with a USB  
cable.  
After connecting the cable, TURN ON 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 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.)  
• If the power is on, the Print Head Holder  
will move when the Scanning Unit  
(Cover) (B) is opened.  
The USB Port is located on the right side at the  
back of the machine. The lower port is for USB.  
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7 Install the Software (USB Connection)  
7
8
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 functions of the XPS Printer  
Driver, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced  
Guide.  
For Windows  
Click Exit to complete the installation.  
Solution Menu EX starts.  
For Macintosh  
For Macintosh  
It is necessary to restart the computer before  
scanning using the Operation Panel on the machine  
for the first time.  
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 45 for information  
regarding the Solution Menu EX and  
the on-screen manual or page 46 to  
start using the machine.  
7 Install the Software (USB Connection)  
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Notes on Wireless Connection  
Before connecting the machine to the  
network, make sure that the computer and  
access point or router is connected.  
8
The configuration, router functions, setup procedures and security  
settings of the network device vary depending on your system  
environment. For details, refer to your device’s instruction manual or  
contact its manufacturer.  
In an office setup, consult your 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.  
Access point or  
Internet  
wireless router, etc.  
• 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 segment.  
Add (connect) the machine to the network.  
An “Ad-hoc connection,” which 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 point.  
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Check the Information for Wireless Connection  
In most cases, “Easy Setup” will be used to connect the machine to your access point or router. Before you continue, you must  
gather the information below which will be required during the installation. For your convenience, you may record the information  
in the provided spaces and then proceed to page 26.  
• For other connection methods, please refer to the information located at the bottom of this page.  
For details on how to check the following information, refer to the manual of your access point or router, or contact its manufacturer.  
Access Point Name/Network Name:  
Network Key:  
* Also referred to as SSID.  
An identifier to identify the specific access point.  
* Also referred to as encryption key, WEP key or WPA/WPA2  
passphrase, Pre-Shared key.  
A password required 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 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.  
If you choose one of these connection methods, skip the “Easy Setup” section and proceed the desired section (WPS (Wi-Fi  
Protected Setup) or WCN (Windows Connect Now)).  
If your access point or router supports WPS  
If you are using Windows 7/Windows Vista and have a  
USB flash drive  
The wireless connection can be setup without gathering the  
You can configure wireless connection settings by  
using the WCN function as well. For details, refer  
to “Wireless Setup Using WCN (Windows Connect  
Now)” on page 31.  
information on the above. Please refer to your access point or  
router manual to confirm if WPS is supported. If so, Go to “Wireless  
Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)” on page 28.  
• For details on WPS, refer to the manual of your access point.  
8 Wireless Setup  
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1
2
3
4
5
D
C
A
B
Use the { or } button (A) to  
display Setup, then touch the right  
FUNCTION button (B).  
Use the [ or ] button Select Yes, then touch the OK  
Select Easy setup,  
then touch the OK  
button.  
Select the access  
(C) to select Wireless  
LAN setup, then touch  
the OK button.  
button.  
point name you wrote  
down on page 25, then  
touch the OK button.  
When wireless connection is enabled,  
the Wi-Fi lamp (D) lights blue.  
• 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.  
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8 Wireless Setup  
6
7
8
9
E
F
Make sure that one of the above screens is  
displayed, then touch the right FUNCTION  
button.  
Enter the network key you wrote  
down on page 25, then touch the  
left FUNCTION button (E).  
Make sure that the  
network key is correct, touch the OK button.  
then touch the OK  
When the above screen appears,  
button.  
If the above screen is not displayed, go to  
.
Touch the center FUNCTION button (F)  
to switch character entry modes.  
• 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 connection still cannot be  
established, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup  
Troubleshooting.  
• Enter upper and lower  
case letters of the alphabet  
correctly.  
• For details on character  
entry, refer to the printed  
manual: Network Setup  
Troubleshooting.  
Next, read “10 Install  
the Software (Network  
Connection)” on page 35!  
8 Wireless Setup  
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1
2
3
Read this  
section only  
when setting  
up a wireless  
connection by  
using the WPS  
(Wi-Fi Protected  
Setup).  
D
C
A
B
Use the { or } button (A) to  
display Setup, then touch the right  
FUNCTION button (B).  
Use the [ or ] button Select Yes, then touch the OK button.  
(C) to select Wireless  
When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp  
LAN setup, then touch  
the OK button.  
(D) lights blue.  
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8 Wireless Setup  
4
5
6
7
Select Other setup,  
then touch the OK  
button.  
Select WPS, then  
touch the OK button.  
Select Push button method, then touch the OK Touch the OK button.  
button.  
To use the PIN code method for setup, select PIN code method in , then touch the OK button.  
Follow the on-screen instructions to operate the machine 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 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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8
9
Next, read “10 Install the Software  
(Network Connection)” on page 35!  
Press and hold the WPS button on the access  
point (for about 5 seconds), then touch the OK  
button on the machine within 2 minutes.  
When the above screen appears, touch the OK  
button.  
• If the timeout error screen appears, touch the  
For details on the WPS button pressing, refer to the  
manual of your access point.  
OK button, then start over from  
.
• If another error appears, refer to the printed  
manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.  
The Wi-Fi lamp (blue) flashes while searching for or  
connecting to an access point.  
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8 Wireless Setup  
Read this section only when setting up a wireless connection by using the WCN (Windows Connect Now) function of Windows 7/Windows  
Vista.  
The machine supports “WCN-UFD”.  
Setup on the Computer  
Setup on the Machine  
A
B
1. Select Wireless LAN setup of the  
Setup menu screen on the LCD (A),  
then touch the OK button.  
Windows 7  
1. Click Start > Control Panel > View network status and tasks >  
Manage wireless networks.  
2. Select Other setup, then touch the OK  
2. Select the network name (SSID) and right-click it, then select  
button.  
Properties.  
3. Select WCN, then touch the OK button.  
3. Select Copy this network profile to a USB flash drive.  
4. Connect the USB flash drive to the  
Direct Print Port (USB connector) (B)  
on the front right of the machine, then  
touch the OK button.  
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the settings on the computer.  
4. Go to  
.
Windows Vista  
5. When Wireless LAN settings  
completed. screen is displayed, touch  
the OK button and eject the USB flash  
drive.  
1. From the Start menu of the Windows side, select Network, then click  
Add a wireless device on the menu.  
2. Click I want to add a wireless device or computer that is not on the  
list, using a 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.  
A
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 your USB flash drive. USB flash drives  
B
with security enabled may not be used.  
Next, read “10 Install the Software  
(Network Connection)” on page 35!  
8 Wireless Setup  
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Notes on Wired Connection  
Before connecting the machine to the  
network, make sure that the computer and  
router is connected.  
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The configuration, router functions, setup procedures and security  
settings of the network device vary depending on your system  
environment. For details, refer to your device's instruction manual or  
contact its manufacturer.  
In an office setup, consult your 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.  
Router, etc.  
Internet  
• 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.  
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1
2
A
B
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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3
4
5
6
E
Use the [ or ] button (E) to select Select LAN settings, then touch  
Select Change wireless/wired,  
then touch the OK button.  
Select Wired LAN active, touch  
the OK button.  
Device settings, then touch the  
OK button.  
the OK button.  
Next, read "10 Install  
the Software (Network  
Connection)" on page 35!  
ꢂꢃ  
9 Wired Setup  
1
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.  
• Log on as the administrator (or a member of the Administrators  
group).  
• Do not switch users 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 Setup CD-ROM during restarting.  
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.  
Turn on the computer, then insert the Setup CD-  
ROM into the CD-ROM drive.  
For the system requirements, refer to “13 Specifications”.  
If you are using Windows, the setup program starts  
automatically.  
For Windows  
• If the program does not start automatically,  
double-click the CD-ROM icon in Computer  
or My Computer. When the CD-ROM  
contents appear, double-click MSETUP4.  
EXE.  
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.  
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Windows 7/Windows Vista  
2
3
Windows XP  
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.  
Click Easy Install.  
The drivers, application software, and  
on-screen manuals are installed.  
2
• If you want to select particular  
items to install, click Custom  
Install.  
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, 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.  
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10 Install the Software (Network Connection)  
4
5
6
Click Install.  
Select Use the printer on network, then click  
Next.  
When the Printer Detection screen appears,  
click Next.  
Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the  
software installation.  
• If the Printer Connection screen appears  
instead of the screen above, the connection  
method is not correctly selected in  
.
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  
.
10 Install the Software (Network Connection)  
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When the Detected Printers List dialog box appears, select  
Canon MG8100 series, then click Next.  
7
When the Setup Completion dialog box appears, click  
Complete.  
• 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  
.
Next, read “Information” on page 42!  
On the Canon IJ Network Tool screen, select MG8100  
series in Printers, then click Next.  
7
• If the machine is not detected, refer to the printed manual:  
Network Setup Troubleshooting. Make sure there is no  
problem, then click Update.  
Next, read “Registration (Macintosh)” on page 39!  
ꢂꢇ  
10 Install the Software (Network Connection)  
1
This section describes how  
to register the machine on a  
Macintosh computer.  
Windows users: read  
“Information” on page 42.  
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.  
-
Go to  
v.10.4.11  
on page 40.  
• The alphanumeric characters after  
Canon MG8100 series is the  
machine’s Bonjour service name or  
MAC address.  
• If the machine has not been detected,  
make sure of the following.  
When the Register Printer and  
Scanner screen appears, click  
Register Printer.  
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.  
10 Install the Software (Network Connection)  
ꢂꢈ  
Mac OS X v.10.6.x/v.10.5.x  
Mac OS X v.10.4.11  
2 A  
2 B  
-
-
Mac OS X v.10.4.11  
-
1
1
2
3
Select Canon MG8100 series canonijnetwork  
and click Add.  
When the Printer List  
window appears, click  
Add.  
Click More Printers in Select Canon IJ  
the Printer Browser  
Network in the pop-up  
window.  
menu, select Canon  
MG8100 series in the  
list of printers, then  
click Add.  
Go to  
on page 41.  
• When the You  
have no printers  
available. screen  
appears, click Add.  
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10 Install the Software (Network Connection)  
3
4
5
4
Make sure that Canon  
MG8100 series is added  
to the list of printers.  
When the Register Printer and Scanner  
screen appears, click Register Scanner.  
Select Canon MG8100  
series on the Scan-from-PC Scanner screen.  
Click Next on the Register Printer and  
Settings screen, then click  
OK.  
Go to  
.
Next, read “Information” on  
page 42!  
10 Install the Software (Network Connection)  
ꢃꢀ  
Important Information for the Installation  
1
Necessary Information for the User  
Registration  
If the Extended Survey  
Program screen appears  
A
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 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.)  
Click Next.  
Follow any on-screen instructions to  
proceed with the software installation.  
• If the power is on, the Print Head Holder  
will move when the Scanning Unit  
(Cover) (A) is opened.  
ꢃꢁ  
10 Install the Software (Network Connection)  
Using the Machine from Additional Computers  
2
3
Now that the wireless/wired connection of the machine  
is complete, it can 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.  
For Windows  
Click Exit to complete the  
installation.  
Solution Menu EX starts.  
For Macintosh  
For Macintosh  
Installing the XPS Printer Driver  
It is necessary to restart the computer  
before scanning using the Operation  
Panel on the machine for the first time.  
Solution Menu EX starts when clicking OK in the  
Canon Solution Menu EX dialog.  
In Windows 7 and Windows Vista SP1 or later, the XPS  
Printer Driver can be installed additionally. To install,  
perform from in “10 Install the Software (Network  
Remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place.  
Connection)” on page 35. Click Custom Install in  
then select XPS Printer Driver in the Custom Install  
screen.  
,
• The buttons displayed on Solution Menu EX  
may vary depending on the country or region of  
purchase.  
For details on useful functions of the XPS Printer  
Driver, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced  
Guide.  
Congratulations! Setup is complete.  
Proceed to page 45 for information  
regarding the Solution Menu EX and the  
on-screen manual or page 46 to start  
using the machine.  
10 Install the Software (Network Connection)  
ꢃꢂ  
If the machine is already connected to a wireless/wired  
connection, it can be used from additional computers on  
the same network.  
11  
Computer from which  
the machine can be  
used currently  
To use from additional computers  
Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer from  
which you want to use the machine.  
Additional computers on the same network  
It enables the computer to use the machine.  
1
2
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the  
software.  
Other settings are not required.  
For details on the software installation procedure, refer to  
"10 Install the Software (Network Connection)" on page 35.  
ꢃꢃ  
Use the Operation Panel on the machine to print your own items easily.  
Various application software are installed on the computer along with the  
drivers. You can print creative items by correcting/enhancing photos using the  
application software.  
12  
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 easily. Some of its features include:  
• Printing a web page by reducing its size to fit the paper width automatically without cropping edges.  
• Printing only the pages you want by selecting them from preview.  
• Printing selected portions of various pages after editing them.  
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.  
Solution Menu EX  
Solution Menu EX is a gateway to functions and information that allow you to make full use of the  
machine! For example,  
• Open the on-screen manual.  
• Open various application software.  
How to open the on-screen manual  
Click Help & Settings, then click this icon to open the on-screen manual.  
How to start Solution Menu EX  
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.  
ꢃꢄ  
Supported Memory Cards (Adapter required for .)  
Corresponding  
Card Slot  
Card Slot Location  
The Card Slot is located in the area indicated  
by the dotted line.  
Memory Stick Duo  
Memory Stick PRO Duo  
Open the Card Slot Cover (A).  
Memory Stick Micro  
Memory Stick  
Memory Stick PRO  
SD Card  
SDHC Card  
MultiMediaCard  
MultiMediaCard Plus  
miniSD Card  
miniSDHC Card  
microSD Card  
microSDHC Card  
A
RS-MMC  
MMCmobile  
Inserting a Memory  
Card  
• Insert a memory card  
with the labeled side  
facing left.  
Compact Flash Card*  
Microdrive  
*TYPE I / TYPE II (3.3V)  
• Insert a memory card  
into the Card Slot in  
the direction of the  
arrow on the label,  
with the labeled side  
facing left.  
B
xD-Picture Card  
xD-Picture Card Type M  
xD-Picture Card Type H  
• Insert only one  
memory card.  
You can also print from USB flash drives. For details, refer to "Printing Photos" in  
the on-screen manual: Basic Guide.  
• The Access lamp  
(B) lights up when  
a memory card is  
inserted.  
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12 Try Using the Machine  
2
1
E
C
D
Load 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm) photo paper in the  
Rear Tray (C) in portrait orientation with the  
printing side facing up.  
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 Paper Output Tray (D) is open.  
If printing starts while the Paper Output Tray is closed,  
it will automatically open.  
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  
15.  
12 Try Using the Machine  
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4
3
G
F
1. Trace along the Scroll Wheel (F) to display a photo to print. After printing, open the Card Slot Cover, pinch the memory card and pull it straight out.  
2. Touch the [+] or [-] button to specify the number of copies.  
3. Touch the Color button (G).  
After removing the memory card, close the Card Slot Cover.  
• Do not remove the memory card while the Access lamp is flashing. Saved data may be  
damaged.  
Printing will start.  
• When the machine is ready for printing, the Color button  
lights up.  
For more information on printing from a memory card, refer to  
"Printing Photos" in the on-screen manual: Basic Guide.  
ꢃꢇ  
12 Try Using the Machine  
1
2
3
4
E
G
H
A
D
C
B
F
I
J
Load A4 or Letter-  
sized plain paper into  
the Cassette (A).  
1. Open the Paper  
Output Tray (B).  
Place the document face-down and 1. Close the Document Cover.  
align it with the Alignment Mark (E).  
2. Touch the HOME button (G) to display Copy  
on the HOME screen.  
2. Open the Output  
• 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.  
Tray Extension (C).  
This section describes  
how to perform a  
standard copy.  
3. Touch the left FUNCTION button (H).  
3. Open the Document  
Cover (D).  
4. Touch 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.  
If printing starts while  
the Paper Output  
Tray is closed, it will  
automatically open.  
• For details,  
refer to "5 Load  
Paper" on page  
15.  
• If Copy is not displayed on the HOME  
screen, use the { or } button to display  
Copy.  
• 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.  
12 Try Using the Machine  
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1
2
3
4
C
A
B
Load 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm)  
Start Solution Menu EX from  
Select the image you want to print,  
Click Print.  
photo paper in the Rear Tray the Canon Solution Menu  
(A) in portrait orientation with EX icon on the desktop  
then click Layout/Print.  
If you are using Windows, printing will  
start.  
When a photo is selected, the number  
of copies is set to "1".  
the printing side facing up.  
(Windows) or on the Dock  
(Macintosh), click Photo  
Print, then click Photo Print  
(C).  
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 open.  
Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts.  
• For details on starting Solution Menu EX, refer to page 45.  
This section explains how to  
print borderless photos using 4"  
x 6" (10 x 15 cm) Photo Paper  
Plus Glossy II.  
• For details, refer to "5  
Load Paper" on page  
15.  
For more information,  
refer to the on-screen  
manual: Advanced  
Guide.  
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Copy Specifications  
Minimum System Requirements  
General Specifications  
Multiple copy  
Conform to the operating system’s requirements when higher than those  
given here.  
Printing resolution (dpi)  
max. 99 pages  
Intensity adjustment  
9600* (horizontal) X 2400 (vertical)  
* Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/9600 inch at minimum.  
9 positions, Auto intensity (AE copy)  
Reduction/Enlargement  
13  
Interface  
Operating System/Processor/RAM  
USB Port:  
Hi-Speed USB *1  
Direct Print Port:  
PictBridge  
Bluetooth v2.0 (Option) *2 *3 *4  
USB flash drive  
Infrared Port:  
IrDA IR *5  
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 Intel processor, PowerPC G5, PowerPC  
1 GHz processor  
512 MB  
Windows XP SP2, SP3  
300 MHz processor  
128 MB  
Mac OS X v.10.6  
Intel processor  
1 GB  
25% - 400% (1% unit)  
Scan Specifications  
Mac OS X v.10.5  
Scanner driver  
TWAIN/WIA (for Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP)  
Maximum scanning size  
G4  
(867 MHz or faster)  
512 MB  
Mac OS X v.10.4.11  
Intel processor, PowerPC G5, PowerPC  
G4, PowerPC G3  
256 MB  
A4/Letter, 8.5" X 11.7" /216 X 297 mm  
Scanning resolution  
LAN Port:  
Wired LAN: 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T  
Wireless LAN: IEEE802.11n/IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11b *6  
Optical resolution (horizontal X vertical)  
max: 4800 dpi X 4800 dpi (Film Scan: 4800 dpi X 9600 dpi)  
Interpolated resolution max: 19200 dpi X 19200 dpi  
*1 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.  
*2 Maximum speed: 1.44 Mbps  
*3 JPEG/PNG only  
*4 Bluetooth connection is for printing only.  
*5 Maximum speed: 4 Mbps  
Operating range: within 20 cm  
*6 Setup possible through Easy setup, WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) or  
WCN (Windows Connect Now).  
Browser  
Internet Explorer 6 or later  
Hard Disk Space  
Safari 3  
Gradation (Input/Output)  
Gray: 48 bit/8 bit  
1.5 GB  
Note: For bundled software  
installation.  
The necessary amount of hard disk  
space may be changed without notice.  
1.5 GB  
(Film Scan: 48 bit/16 bit or 8 bit)  
Color: 48 bit/24 bit (RGB each 16 bit/8 bit)  
(Film scan: 48 bit/48 bit or 24 bit)  
Note: For bundled software installation.  
The necessary amount of hard disk  
space may be changed without notice.  
Network Specifications  
Communication protocol  
TCP/IP  
Wired LAN  
Supported Standards: IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX)/IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T)  
Transfer speed: 10 M/100 Mbps (auto switching)  
CD-ROM Drive  
Required  
Required  
Print width  
Display  
8 inches/203.2 mm  
(for Borderless Printing: 8.5 inches/216 mm)  
SVGA 800 x 600  
XGA 1024 x 768  
Easy-PhotoPrint Pro is a software plug-in for Canon Digital Photo  
Operating environment  
Professional Ver. 2.1 or later, Adobe Photoshop CS4, CS3, CS2, CS and  
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6, 7*, and 8.  
* Windows only.  
Temperature: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F)  
Humidity: 10 to 90% RH (no condensation)  
Wireless LAN  
Supported Standards: IEEE802.11n/IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11b  
Frequency bandwidth: 2.4GHz  
Channel: 1-11 or 1-13  
* Frequency bandwidth and available channels differ depending on  
country or region.  
Transfer speed (Standard value):  
IEEE802.11n: max. 150 Mbps  
IEEE802.11g: max. 54 Mbps  
Storage environment  
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.  
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  
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.  
IEEE802.11b: max. 11 Mbps  
Printing (Copy): Approx. 24W  
Standby (minimum): Approx. 2.0W*  
OFF: Approx. 0.5W*  
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.  
Communication distance: Indoors 50 m  
* Effective range varies depending on the installation environment and  
location.  
Security:  
WEP (64/128 bits)  
WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES)  
WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)  
Setup:  
* USB connection to PC  
External dimensions  
Approx. 18.5 (W) X 15.5 (D) X 7.9 (H) inches  
Approx. 470 (W) X 392 (D) X 199 (H) mm  
* With the Paper Support and Paper Output Tray retracted.  
Weight  
WCN (WCN-UFD/WCN-NET)  
WPS (Push button configuration/PIN code method)  
Other Features: Administration password  
Approx. 10.7 kg (Approx. 23.6 lb)  
* With the Print Head and ink tanks installed.  
Print Head/Ink  
Total 6144 nozzles (PgBK 512 nozzles, Y/DyeBK each 512 nozzles,  
C/M/GY each 1536 nozzles)  
Specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
About Consumables  
Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are  
available for 5 years after production has stopped.  
ꢄꢀ  
Getting Help from Canon  
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 #  
CLI-226M  
4548B001  
4546B001  
4550B001  
4530B001  
4547B001  
4549B001  
CLI-226BK  
CLI-226GY  
PGI-225PGBK  
CLI-226C  
• 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.  
CLI-226Y  
• Windows Vista is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation  
in the U.S. and/or other countries.  
Call 1-800-OK-CANON to locate a dealer near you, or visit the Canon online  
• Internet Explorer is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft  
Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.  
• Macintosh, Mac, and AirPort are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the  
U.S. and other countries.  
CANON U.S.A. INC.  
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 U.S.A.  
• Bonjour is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other  
countries.  
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