How To Perform Canon Mb5120 Setup?

Canon Mb5120 Setup

The Canon MB5120 printer setup is easy as it involves simple steps that can be finished within 15- 20 minutes. The basic setup procedure includes unpacking the printer package, cartridge installation, inserting the paper, and also software installation. Additionally, you’ll see the wireless setup and also some troubleshooting steps if your printer is not working properly. Look at this section to know more about the Canon Mb5120 Setup procedure in detail.

Unboxing:

  • Initially, open the printer packaging box and then check all the components present inside it. Take out the packaging materials one by one, along with the Canon MB5120 printer.
  • Keep the printer aside. Remove all the protective tapes from the inside and outside of your printer.

Proceed to connect the power cord that came with your printer.

Connecting the power cord

  • Now, connect one end of the power cord to the back of your printer and the other end to a wall socket.
  • Turn on the printer. Set your preferences, such as date, time, and language using the printer control panel. Refer to the next section to know about the ink setup.

CANON MB5120 INK SETUP

The Canon MB5120 printer supports four color palettes. They are Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. So, you have to install those four ink tanks inside the printer for performing further tasks with this Canon printer.

  • Initially, you have to open the front cover.
  • Take out the ink tank package and unwrap it.
  • Remove all the protective materials from it.
  • Insert the ink tank into the printer. Lock it firmly.
  • Close the front cover. You’re done with the ink setup and proceed to the next section to learn about the paper loading process.

PAPER LOADING

  • At first, pull out the paper cassette.
  • Slide the edge guides.
  • Insert the paper into the cassette. Ensure that you do not overload the paper.
  • Insert the paper cassette back into the printer.

CANON MB5120 DRIVER DOWNLOAD

Do you want to download the Canon MB5120 printer driver? You just have to navigate to the official Canon website. Search for the appropriate printer driver and download it to your computer. Alternatively, obtain the printer driver by inserting the setup CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive of your computer.

CANON MB5120 DRIVER INSTALL

After completing the hardware setup procedure, download the printer driver on your computer to establish the communication between the computer and printer. For downloading the printer driver, look at this section.

  • Using the default web browser, go to the official Canon website.
  • Enter the Canon printer name in the search bar and then click Search. It directs you to the Downloads page.
  • Click the Drivers & Downloads button.
  • Choose the appropriate OS.
  • Click Download. The Canon MB5120 printer driver is downloaded automatically.
  • Go to the Downloads folder. Locate and double-click the printer icon. It begins the installation.
  • Perform the on-screen instructions. When prompted, select the connection method of your choice, which includes Wireless and USB connection. Select one of the connection methods and perform the on-screen instructions.
  • If asked to agree to the end-user license agreement, perform further on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation steps. The Canon Mb5120 Setup is almost complete now.

CANON MB5120 SCANNER SETUP

To begin scanning your document, you’ll have to finish the scanner setup. Your Canon MB5120 printer supports the IJ Scan Utility application and ScanGear. Additionally, the scan setup is done using the printer control panel. Refer to this section for performing the scanner setup for your Canon MB5120 printer.

Canon Mb5120 Scanner Setup

Scan setup using the IJ Scan Utility:

  • Initially, place your documents on the scanner glass.
  • Next, launch the IJ Scan Utility application. Click the Start menu and then select All apps.
  • Select Canon Utilities and then choose the IJ Scan Utility application.
  • At the bottom of the window, you need to select the Settings option. The Settings dialog box appears on the screen. Choose the required settings, such as resolution, color mode, paper size, and file name under each and every section.
  • Click OK to close the Settings dialog box. Click the required option to begin the scanning process.

Scan setup using ScanGear:

Using the ScanGear software, scan your documents from the Canon MB5120 printer. This software includes two modes. They are Basic and Advanced modes. In this section, you’ll be seeing the Basic mode.

  • At first, place your originals on the platen or ADF.
  • On your Windows computer, launch the ScanGear app.
  • Click the Select Source option and then select Preview.
  • Now, adjust the settings that you want to do, such as Image corrections or Destination.
  • Finally, click Scan to begin the scanning.

Scan setup using the printer control panel:

  • Initially, make sure that the printer is turned on.
  • Tap Scan.
  • Choose the required location and then specify the required settings that you want to perform with your document.
  • Now, load the originals on the ADF or platen glass.
  • Press the Color button if you wish for color scanning.

That’s it. You’ve now seen how to do the scanner setup.

CANON MB5120 SCAN TO PC

Do you want to scan a document to your computer? Look at the steps given below.

  • Initially, make sure that the printer is turned on.
  • Tap Scan.
  • Choose to PC and then tap the required computer connected to your printer. Specify the required settings that you want to do with your document.
  • Now, load the originals on the ADF or platen glass.
  • Press the Color button if you wish for color scanning. If you wish for a black and white scanning, you need to click the Black button.

CANON MB5120 SCAN TO EMAIL

Scanning a document and moving it as an email attachment is easy. Refer to the steps mentioned below.

  • Initially, make sure that the printer is turned on.
  • Tap Scan.
  • Choose Attach to Email and then tap the Email from PC option. Choose the computer that is connected to your printer.
  • Later, you need to specify the required settings that you want to do with your document.
  • Now, load the originals on the ADF or platen glass.
  • Press the Color button if you wish for color scanning. If you wish for a black and white scanning, press the Black button.

CANON MB5120 WIRELESS SETUP

Since the Canon MB5120 printer supports wireless connectivity, it is easy to perform the wireless setup. You’ll need a wireless router. To begin with, confirm that you have a wireless router with you.

  • Do the wireless router setup procedure and ensure that there is an active Internet connection. Additionally, verify it by connecting your mobile to your wireless network.
  • On the printer control panel, navigate to the LAN settings screen and then tap Wireless LAN setup. Since you are using the wireless router, tap the WPS (Push button method) option.
  • When asked to press the WPS button, press it on your wireless router.
  • Alternatively, perform the wireless setup procedure using the setup CD-ROM. The setup CD-ROM is included with the printer driver that establishes the communication between your printer and computer through the wireless connection.

  • To begin with, press the Home button if necessary. Tap LAN settings.
  • Next, tap the Wireless LAN setup option and then the Cableless setup option.
  • Tap OK and refer to the steps given below.
  • Initially, put the setup CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive of your computer.
  • The setup screen pops up immediately.
  • Click the Start Setup option in the middle of the setup screen.
  • Perform the on-screen instructions. When asked to agree to the end-user license agreement, click Yes to agree to it.
  • When prompted to select the connection method, choose the Wireless LAN connection option and then click Next.
  • On the next screen, select the Connect via wireless router (recommended) option and then click Next.
  • Now, you need to select the printer name and then click Next. The printer driver starts to install and you can perform the further on-screen instructions.
  • You’ll see a successful message appearing on the screen. Finally, click the Exit button to close the setup screen.

The wireless setup is now complete.

CANON MB5120 AIRPRINT

The Canon MB5120 printer is an AirPrint-enabled printer. So, without the need for a printer driver, print wirelessly using the AirPrint technology.

  • Initially, you have to check whether the printer and your iPhone or iPad are connected to the same wireless network or not.
  • Select the application that you want to print from, such as Mail or Photos.
  • Tap Print and then select your printer name. In the Printer Options section, change the settings, such as adding or decreasing the number of copies. Additionally, enable the necessary option that is available.

You’ve now seen how to use the AirPrint technology. Begin the printing process when you are ready.

CANON MB5120 PRINT FROM PHONE

The Canon MB5120 printer supports many printer features. For example, print from your phone using AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, or Canon PRINT app.

Print from a phone using the Canon PRINT app

  • Initially, download the Canon PRINT app on your Android phone.
  • Check whether the Canon MB5120 printer is connected to Wi-Fi. Additionally, check if your mobile is also connected to the same wireless network.
  • Launch the application and then select the photo that you want to print.
  • Finally, tap Print to print the photo wirelessly. Now, we have learned how to perform Canon Mb5120 Setup.