Canon PIXMA MG6100 Manual-The Canon PIXMA MG6100 is one of the most present midrange enhancement to Canon's photo-all-in-one consumer line of product. It looks, prints, and also duplicates virtually identically to business's higher-priced photo-centric AIO, the $299 Pixma MG8120. The distinction is largely with the MG8120's advanced scanner. At $100 a lot less, unless you require an innovative scanner for scanning movie, disadvantages, as well as openness, the MG6100 is a far much better bargain.
As a photo printer, the Pixma MG6100 is essentially outstanding - it releases pictures quickly, along with the result is wonderful. It additionally releases attractive papers at appropriate prices. As an all-in-one service, however, it has a number of disadvantages. Its lack of an automated paper feeder makes scanning in addition to replicating multipage documents laborious and also tiring. Furthermore, if you publish a lot of prolonged data or many duplicates, its 50-sheet end result tray will absolutely minimize you down.
Canon PIXMA MG6100 Printer Specifications:
- Printer Features: Auto Duplex Print, Auto Photo Fix II, Borderless Printing, Calendar Print, Document Printing, Full HD Movie Print, Grayscale Printing, ID Photo Print, Smartphone Photo Printing, Photo Index Sheet, Photo Direct Print (Memory Card/Camera/USB Flash Memory), Photo Printing, Template Print, Wireless Printing.
- Output Tray Capacity: Auto Sheet Feeder: 150 Sheets Cassette: 150 Sheets
- Copy Features: 4 in 1 / 2 in 1, Auto Duplex Copy, Auto Exposure/Intensity Copy, Face Brightener/Fading Correction, Fit-to-Page, Gutter Shadow Correction Copy, Intensity, Manual Color Adjustment, Masking Copy, Multiple Copy: 1-99 Pages, Photo Reprint, Preset Copy Ratios, Trimming Copy, Zoom
- Scanner Type: Flatbed
- Scanning Element: Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
- Scanner Features: Auto Document Fix, Auto Scan Mode, Gutter Shadow Correction, Network Scan, Push Scan, Scan to Memory, Wireless Scanning
- Other Features: Intelligent Touch System, Wi-Fi LED, 2-Way Paper Feeding, 3.0 LCD, Auto Sheet Feeder, D.C.G.P.T, Ethernet, Self-Opening Paper Output Tray, Scroll Wheel, Quick Start, Quick Access UI
- OS Compatibility: Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP, Mac OS® X v10.4.11 to v10.6.x
- Standard Interface: Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b/g/n), Ethernet Hi-Speed USB Card Slots (See Memory Card Support) PictBridge (Cable Not Included) Bluetooth® v2.0 (Optional) IrDA
- Software Included: Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM PIXMA MG6120 Printer Driver Easy-PhotoPrint EX Easy-PhotoPrint Pro Easy-WebPrint EX (Windows only), Full HD Movie Print MP Navigator EX Solution Menu.
Canon PIXMA MG6100 Operating System Compatibility:
Windows 7 / Windows 7 (x64) / Windows 8 / Windows 8 (x64) / Windows 8.1 / Windows 8.1 (x64) / Windows 10 / Windows 10 (x64) / Windows Vista / Windows Vista (x64) / Windows XP / Mac OS X v10.11 / Mac OS X v10.10 /Mac OS X v10.9 / Mac OS X v10.8 / Mac OS X v10.7 / Mac OS X v10.6 / Linux.
| Operating System | Download |
|---|---|
| My Printer (Windows 10/10 x64/8.1/8.1 x64/8/8 x64/7/7 x64/Vista/Vista64/XP) | Download |
| Easy-WebPrint EX (Windows 10/10 x64/8.1/8.1 x64/8/8 x64/7/7 x64/Vista/Vista64/XP) | Download |
| Easy-PhotoPrint EX (Windows 10/10 x64/8.1/8.1 x64/8/8 x64/7/7 x64/Vista/Vista64/XP) | Download |
| My Image Garden (Windows 10/10 x64/8.1/8.1 x64/8/8 x64/7/7 x64/Vista/Vista64/XP) | Download |
| MG6100 series MP Driver (Windows XP x64) | Download |
| Windows Adobe RGB 1998 Installer Program For (Windows 8.1/8.1 x64/8/8 x64/7/7 x64/Vista/Vista64/XP/XP x64/2000/me) | Download |
| Quick Menu (Windows 10/10 x64/8.1/8.1 x64/8/8 x64/7/7 x64/Vista/Vista64/XP) | Download |
| MP Navigator EX (Windows 10/10 x64/8.1/8.1 x64/8/8 x64/7/7 x64/Vista/Vista64/XP) | Download |
| Easy-WebPrint EX For Windows XP (64-bit) | Download |
| Solution Menu EX For Windows XP (64-bit) | Download |
| Easy-PhotoPrint Pro (Windows 8.1/8.1 x64/8/8 x64/7/7 x64/Vista/Vista64/XP/XP x64) | Download |
| MG6100 series MP Driver (Windows 10/10 x64/8.1/8.1 x64/8/8 x64/7/7 x64/Vista/Vista64/XP) | Download |
| Solution Menu EX (Windows 8.1/8.1 x64/8/8 x64/7/7 x64/Vista/Vista64/XP) | Download |
| MG6100 series Mini Master Setup (OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8) | Download |
| MG6100 series CUPS Printer Driver (OS X 10.11/10.10/10.9/10.8/Mac OS X 10.7) | Download |
| ICA Driver For Mac (OS X 10.6) | Download |
| MG6100 series CUPS Printer Driver (OS X 10.5/10.6) MP Navigator EX For (Windows XP x64) | Download |
| MG6100 series Scanner Driver (OS X 10.11/10.10/10.9/10.8/10.7/10.6/Mac OS X 10.5) | Download |
| ICA Driver (OS X 10.11/10.10/10.9/10.8/Mac OS X 10.7) | Download |
| Quick Menu (OS X 10.11/10.10/10.9/10.8/Mac OS X 10.7) | Download |
| My Image Garden (OS X 10.11/10.10/10.9/10.8/Mac OS X 10.7) | Download |
| Canon IJ Network Tool (OS X 10.11/10.10/10.9/10.8/Mac OS X 10.7) | Download |
| Easy-PhotoPrint EX (OS X 10.11/10.10/10.9/10.8/Mac OS X 10.7) | Download |
| Mac OS X Canon IJ Network Setup Tool (OS X 10.3/10.4/10.5/10.6) | Download |
| My Image Garden For Mac (OS X 10.6) | Download |
| Quick Menu For Mac (OS X 10.6) | Download |
| Easy-PhotoPrint Pro (OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8/10.9/10.10) | Download |
| MP Navigator EX (OS X 10.4/10.5/10.6) | Download |
| Canon IJ Network Tool for Intel Mac (OS X 10.5/10.6) | Download |
| Solution Menu EX (OS X 10.4/10.5/10.6/10.7/10.8/10.9/10.10) | Download |
| MP Navigator EX (OS X 10.11/10.10/10.9/10.8/Mac OS X 10.7) | Download |
| Easy-PhotoPrint Pro (OS X 10.5) | Download |
| Quick Menu For Mac (OS X 10.5) | Download |
| Linux IJ printer driver source file | Download |
| My Image Garden For Mac (OS X 10.5) | Download |
| Canon IJ Network Tool for Power PC (OS X 10.4/10.5) | Download |
| Easy-PhotoPrint EX (OS X 10.4/10.5/10.6) | Download |
| Linux IJ Scanner Driver | Download |
| Linux IJ Printer Driver | Download |
| Linux IJ scanner driver source file | Download |
Steps by Step to Install Canon PIXMA MG6100
Method 1: Installing Canon PIXMA MG6100 by Downloading the Software for Free
For the first method, you will need to try installing the software for your PIXMA MG6100 without using the automatic wizard that you usually get from the CD.
The things that you need are:
- The first of all, you will need the setup file for the driver and software that you will need to install Canon PIXMA MG6100. If you do not have the file that you need, then you need to download it first from the official website of Canon.
- The second thing that you need is the USB cable that can connect your printer to the computer or laptop where the software will be installed. Make sure it is compatible, or you can use the cable from the package when you buy the printer.
If you already have all of those requirements above, then you just need to install Canon PIXMA MG6100 using the setup file that you already have.
- The first thing that you need to do is turning on the laptop or computer where the software will be installed and your PIXMA MG6100 .
- Before you do anything, you need to make sure that the USB cable is unplugged. That is because you will need to plug the USB cable later on, but not now.
- The next thing that you need to do is downloading the necessary setup file for your Canon PIXMA MG6100 and run the file to start the installation program. You just need to follow all of the simple instructions when the installation program starts.
- After the installation is finished, you will be prompted to plug in the USB cable and you should do that. Soon after that, the program will automatically check on the USB cable connection automatically. After you plug in the cable, the installation will continue to the further process.
- You just need to follow the later instructions to finish the whole installation process.
- When all of the processes are finished, then the installation is finished too and you can start using your Canon MG6100 for printing.
Method 2: Installing PIXMA MG6100 Using Manual Driver Installation
If you want to install the printer using the manual installation, then you will need to pick the “Add a Printer” option that you can find on the setting or control panel of your computer. This is something that you can always have in your computer.
The things that you need are:
- You need to firstly have the driver setup for Canon PIXMA MG6100 or the software setup to install the printer. You can find the specific link on the official website of Canon.
- The next thing that you need is the printer USB cable that will connect the printer to the computer or laptop.
Installation Steps:
- The first thing that you need to do is turning on the computer or laptop where you will install the software and the PIXMA MG6100 printer.
- After that, you need to connect the USB cable from the printer to the computer.
- Once the cable has been connected, you will need to start extracting the data and setup file that you have downloaded for PIXMA MG6100 .
- If you are running on Windows 7 or Vista for the operating system, then you will need to go to Control Panel and search for View Devices and Printer. For those who are running their computer on XP operating system, you need to find Fax and Printer options on Control Panel.
- Once you have found the main option, you will need to pick Add a Printer to start the installation.
- Before you start the installation process, you will need to lead the program to the extracted data file that the installation software needs. Therefore, take the tab to the location where you extracted the setup file earlier.
- After waiting for some time, you will notice that the printer has been installed on your computer and you are ready to use the PIXMA MG6100 printer.
Method 3: Canon MG6100 Software Installation Using Automatic Wizard
Simple steps of installing Canon PIXMA MG6100 using the automatic wizard (using CD)
The things that you need are:
- First of all, you will need to have the CD/DVD drive to be installed on your computer. Most computers have this kind of device.
- The second thing that you need is the software CD for installing Canon PIXMA MG6100 printer. The CD is usually included on the bundle package when you buy the printer.
- The third thing that you need is the USB cable that will connect PIXMA MG6100 to the computer when you are installing the printer.
Follow these simple steps for installing your Canon PIXMA MG6100 using the CD or automatic wizard.
- The first thing that you need to do is turning on the computer and your Canon PIXMA MG6100 printer. Make sure you do not forget those things.
- You should not connect the USB cable from PIXMA MG6100 to the computer now. That is because you will be prompted to do that later on.
- The next thing that you need to do is inserting the installation CD to your CD/DVD drive. After that, the CD will run automatically and start the automatic wizard to install Canon PIXMA MG6100.You just need to follow all of the instructions until the whole process is finished.
- When the automatic wizard prompts you to insert or connect the USB cable from PIXMA MG6100 to your printer, then you will need to do so.
- Wait for the automatic wizard detects the USB cable after it is connected. When the wizard has detected the USB cable, you just need to follow the further steps.
- After few moments, you will get the finish notification. That means, your Canon PIXMA MG6100 is already installed and ready to use.
Setup / Installation Canon PIXMA MG6100 for Mac
- To begin the installation, you need first the respective file driver. So, download the file, prior, and at the time you think about the installation, trace the file that you save in particular folder. Or check your computer setting.
- Next, hit the downloaded file twice, and ensure that you mount the driver file on Disk Image.
- Afterward on the mounted Disk Image give another double click.
- And finally, apply two-time click on packaged drivel file. Just wait, since the installation will be automatically started.
That being said, depend on what platform that you use to install Canon PIXMA MG6100, the manual instructions for the installation and the other way around, can differ. The aforementioned installations procedures are applied on Mac and Windows 7. For Windows 8 or Windows XP, the driver file installation is pretty similar.
