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

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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.

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■ 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.

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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).

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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

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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.

• The speciﬁcation of the power cord differs for each country or region.

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1 Preparation

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.

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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.

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2 Install the Print Head

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

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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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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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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

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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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

□ How to load specialty paper in the Rear

Tray

With the machine, the paper source varies

depending on the media type.

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

in “4 Align the Print Head”

on page 13.

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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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

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

• 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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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

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.

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.

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)

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

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)

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

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.

• 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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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

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

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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Read this

section only

when setting

up a wireless

connection by

using the WPS

(Wi-Fi Protected

Setup).

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.

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

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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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

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.

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

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.

• 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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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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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!

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9 Wired Setup

• 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.)

• 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

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.

• 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)

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.

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.

• 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!

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10 Install the Software (Network Connection)

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

− 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)

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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

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)

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)

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Important Information for the Installation

□ Necessary Information for the User

Registration

□ If the Extended Survey

Program screen appears

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.

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10 Install the Software (Network Connection)

Using the Machine from Additional Computers

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

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)

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If the machine is already connected to a wireless/wired

connection, it can be used from additional computers on

the same network.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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

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.

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

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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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.

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12 Try Using the Machine

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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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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12 Try Using the Machine

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

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

(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

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.

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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 #

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

store at www.shop.usa.canon.com

• 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.

www.usa.canon.com

• Bonjour is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other

countries.

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