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Question posted by cbarnDavid on February 24th, 2014

Canon Pixma Mp 3120 Print Heads Will Not Align

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Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 17

... in "Wired Setup" and onward in the printed manual: Getting Started. If the Ethernet cable is...{ or } button to display Setup on the computer monitor warning that Canon software is connected to the WAN side of the router, connect it properly... FUNCTION button, then using a router, are the Ethernet cables of the printer and computer connected to the LAN side of your security software active? ...
MG8120 series Getting Started - Page 2

■ Contents 1 Preparation P.4 2 Install the Print Head P.7 3 Install the Ink Tanks P.10 4 Align the Print Head P.13 5 Load Paper P.15 6 Select Connection Method P.18 7 Install the Software... from Additional Computers P.44 12 Try Using the Machine P.45 Print Photos from a Memory Card P.46 Try Copying P.49 Print Photos from a Computer P.50 13 Specifications P.51 Model Number: K10361...
MG8120 series Getting Started - Page 6

...(A). Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and on it. Matte Photo Paper MP-101 (for Automatic Print Head Alignment) 7. Some accessories (1) are supplied. Manuals 4. Power cord 5. In addition, do ... covers, resulting in malfunction. • Paper Output Tray (A) automatically opens when printing starts. Do not place anything in shape and position from the inside and outside...
MG8120 series Getting Started - Page 8

... that the POWER lamp is necessary to turn off . Operating noise may continue for up or flashes may cause drying and clogging of the Print Head, resulting in poor printing.  1 Preparation • The specification of the power cord differs for the LCD, then touch the OK button. next step. • If an unintended...
MG8120 series Getting Started - Page 9

For details, refer to to the installation position. 21 2 B Install the Print Head B A C Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (A) until it with the Scanning Unit (Cover). The Print Head Holder (C) moves to on . Close the Document Cover (B) and lift it stops. If the Print Head Holder does not move, make sure that the machine is turned on page...
MG8120 series Getting Started - Page 10

... or apply excessive pressure to get ink on print quality. this has no effect on yourself when handling these items.  2 Install the Print Head Remove the Print Head from the silver package. Remove the orange protective cap. • Handle the Print Head carefully. 3 4 5 F G D E Firmly lift the part (D) of the Print Head Lock Lever in , or the inside of the...
MG8120 series Getting Started - Page 11

6 Tilt the Print Head forward and set it in place as shown. • Do not knock the Print Head against the sides of the holder. • Install in a well-lit environment. 7 Hold the Print Head Lock Lever firmly and lower it completely. • Once you have installed the Print Head, do not remove it unnecessarily. 2 Install the Print Head 
MG8120 series Getting Started - Page 13

Install all the Ink lamps light red. • Once you have installed the ink tanks, do not remove them unnecessarily. • If the Print Head Holder moves to the color order indicated on the ink tank firmly until it under the label and against the back end of the slot. ...
MG8120 series Getting Started - Page 14

... message is closed. • For your safety, always close the Scanning Unit (Cover) with both hands. Make sure that the Print Head and the ink tanks are correctly installed. 12 3 Install the Ink Tanks Do not touch the OK button yet. • It... machine may make sure that the LCD changes as shown in the illustration and go to print. 7 8 F E Close the Scanning Unit (Cover) (E).
MG8120 series Getting Started - Page 15

... supplied specialty paper (Matte Photo Paper MP-101) in portrait orientation so that the cut corner (D) is at the top right. • Be sure to both edges. Load paper in the Rear Tray (C). D C B Move the Paper Guides (B) to use MP-101 for Print Head Alignment. 13 Tilt it back. 41 2 3 Align the Print Head A Prepare the Paper Support (A). 1.
MG8120 series Getting Started - Page 16

... both edges of the paper. Confirm the above message, then go to complete. If printing starts while the Paper Output Tray is complete, perform Print Head Alignment by referring to "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" in black and blue. Print Head Alignment is now complete. • When an error message is displayed on -screen manual...
MG8120 series Getting Started - Page 17

... Cassette. For details on how to load specialty paper in the Rear Tray, refer to to in "4 Align the Print Head" on how to handle paper, refer to load plain paper in portrait orientation with the printing side facing up. • Make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed the...
MG8120 series Getting Started - Page 24

The USB Port is located on , the Print Head Holder will not be installed. (This has no effect on the machine's functionality.) 22 7 ... • If the power is for the User Registration B □ If the Extended Survey Program screen appears When the Printer Connection screen appears, connect the machine to Extended Survey Program, click Agree. After connecting the cable, TURN ON THE MACHINE....
MG8120 series Getting Started - Page 27

... to set to prevent unauthorized access to communication. You can be downloaded from the Canon support webpage (www.usa.canon.com/downloadlibrary). If so, Go to "Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected... WPA/WPA2 passphrase, Pre-Shared key. Please refer to your network key by using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant or the instructions which will be used to connect the machine to your...
MG8120 series Getting Started - Page 33

...complete the settings on the computer. 4. Select WCN, then touch the OK button. 4. A • Canon assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss of data stored on the computer. 5. Follow the on-...not on the LCD (A), then touch the OK button. 2. Connect the USB flash drive to the Direct Print Port (USB connector) (B) on the front right of the Setup menu screen on the list, using a ...
MG8120 series Getting Started - Page 37

... security software to always allow access. • For the system requirements, refer to "13 Specifications". □ Easy-WebPrint EX Easy-WebPrint EX is Web print software that Canon software is attempting to access the network. For Windows • If the program does not start automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon in...
MG8120 series Getting Started - Page 40

... Next again on page 42! 7 7 38 10 Install the Software (Network Connection) When the Detected Printers List dialog box appears, select Canon MG8100 series, then click Next. Refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. On the Canon IJ Network Tool screen, select MG8100 series in . Make sure there is not detected, refer to...
MG8120 series Getting Started - Page 42

... series canonijnetwork and click Add. Select Canon IJ Network in the pop-up menu, select Canon MG8100 series in the Printer Browser window. 2 - screen appears, click Add. Click More Printers in the list of printers, then click Add. 40 10 Install the Software (Network Connection) When the Printer List window appears, click Add. • When the...
MG8120 series Getting Started - Page 44

...; If the power is opened. If you click Do not agree, the Extended Survey Program will not be installed. (This has no effect on , the Print Head Holder will move when the Scanning Unit (Cover) (A) is on the machine's functionality.) 42 10 Install the Software (Network Connection) If you can agree to...
MG8120 series Getting Started - Page 53

.../IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11b *6 *1 A computer that complies with the Canon inkjet printer. • Internet Explorer 7 or later is required. Print width 8 inches/203.2 mm (for Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP...Approx. 10.7 kg (Approx. 23.6 lb) * With the Print Head and ink tanks installed. Specifications 13 General Specifications Printing resolution (dpi) 9600* (horizontal) X 2400 (vertical) * ...

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