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Canon MP Navigator EX Setup Guide for Canon PIXMA MP130### Introduction

The Canon PIXMA MP130 is an older multifunction inkjet printer that includes scanning capabilities. Canon MP Navigator EX is Canon’s scanning and document management application that provides an easy way to scan photos and documents, perform basic image adjustments, and save or send scanned files in a variety of formats. This guide explains how to install, configure, and use MP Navigator EX with the PIXMA MP130 on Windows and macOS, plus troubleshooting tips and best practices for scanning.

System requirements and compatibility

  • Operating systems: The PIXMA MP130 and MP Navigator EX were originally supported on older Windows (Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7) and macOS (early versions). Modern versions of Windows (Windows ⁄11) and macOS may not have official drivers from Canon for this model.
  • Driver availability: If Canon no longer provides official drivers for your OS, you may be able to use built-in OS drivers, compatibility mode, or third-party scanning utilities that support TWAIN or WIA devices.
  • USB connection: The MP130 uses a USB A-to-B cable to connect to a computer. Ensure you have a working USB port and cable.

Before you begin

  1. Unpack and assemble the PIXMA MP130 following the printer manual (install ink cartridges, load paper).
  2. Place the printer on a stable surface and ensure the scanner lid opens freely.
  3. Have a USB A-to-B cable ready and, if possible, connect the printer directly to the computer rather than through an unpowered USB hub.
  4. If you have installation media (CD) with Canon drivers and MP Navigator EX, keep it nearby. If not, prepare to download drivers or use alternative methods (see Driver Options below).

Driver options

Option A — Official Canon drivers and MP Navigator EX (recommended if available)

  • Visit Canon’s support website and search for “PIXMA MP130” or the model number.
  • Download the latest available driver package and MP Navigator EX for your operating system.
  • Run the installer and follow on-screen instructions. The installer usually installs both the printer/scan drivers and MP Navigator EX.

Option B — Use built-in OS drivers

  • On Windows, WIA or built-in USB drivers may allow basic printing and scanning without Canon software.
  • On macOS, check System Settings > Printers & Scanners to add the printer. Scanning may be available via Apple’s Image Capture app.

Option C — Use third-party scanning software

  • Applications like NAPS2 (Windows), VueScan, or SilverFast can sometimes work with older scanners using TWAIN or SANE backends. These are useful when official drivers are unavailable.

Installing Canon MP Navigator EX (Windows)

  1. If you have the Canon CD, insert it and run setup.exe. If not, run the driver/MP Navigator EX installer downloaded from Canon.
  2. Accept license terms and follow prompts. When prompted, connect the PIXMA MP130 to the computer with the USB cable and power it on.
  3. The installer will detect the device and install required drivers (TWAIN/WIA) and MP Navigator EX application.
  4. After installation, restart the computer if prompted.
  5. Launch MP Navigator EX from the Start menu or desktop shortcut.

Installing on macOS

  1. If a MP Navigator EX package for your macOS version is available from Canon, download and open the installer package.
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions; you may need to allow kernel extension or driver permissions in System Settings > Security & Privacy on newer macOS versions.
  3. Connect the printer via USB and power it on.
  4. Open MP Navigator EX from Applications. If MP Navigator EX is unsupported for recent macOS versions, use Image Capture or third-party apps.

MP Navigator EX — initial configuration

  • Interface overview: MP Navigator EX typically offers tabs for Scan, Document, Image, and OCR. The Scan tab allows quick scans; Document lets you combine pages into PDFs; Image provides photo scan options; OCR extracts editable text from scans (if supported).
  • Device selection: Ensure the PIXMA MP130 is selected as the scanner device in MP Navigator EX preferences.
  • Save settings: Choose default save folder, file format (JPEG, PDF, TIFF), and naming conventions in Preferences or Options.

Scanning basics

  1. Open the scanner lid and place the document face-down on the glass, aligning it to the corner guides.
  2. Close the lid gently.
  3. In MP Navigator EX, choose the scan type: Photo, Document, or Custom.
  4. Set resolution (DPI). For documents, 200–300 DPI is usually sufficient; for photos, 300–600 DPI for decent quality. Higher DPI increases file size.
  5. Choose color mode: Color, Grayscale, or Black & White.
  6. Use Preview to perform a preliminary scan, crop, and adjust orientation.
  7. Click Scan to perform the final scan.
  8. Save or Send: After scanning, save to disk, combine into a PDF, attach to email, or open in an editor.
  • Text documents for OCR: 300 DPI, Grayscale or Black & White.
  • Office documents for archiving: 300 DPI, Color or Grayscale.
  • Photographs for casual prints: 300–600 DPI, Color.
  • High-quality photo scans for editing: 600–1200 DPI, Color (note: MP130 hardware limits; check max optical resolution).

Creating searchable PDFs (OCR)

  • Use MP Navigator EX’s Document or OCR features to create searchable PDFs.
  • Scan at 300 DPI in grayscale or color for best OCR accuracy.
  • After scanning, select the OCR or Create PDF with OCR option, choose language, then save as PDF. Results vary with document quality and font clarity.

Troubleshooting

  • Scanner not detected

    • Check USB cable and port; try another port or cable.
    • Power cycle the printer and computer.
    • On Windows, check Device Manager for imaging devices or unknown devices; update drivers.
    • Reinstall Canon drivers and MP Navigator EX.

  • MP Navigator EX won’t install on modern OS

    • Try compatibility mode on Windows (right-click installer > Properties > Compatibility tab).
    • Use Apple Image Capture or third-party tools on macOS.
    • Use virtualization (Windows XP/7 VM) as a last resort to run older Canon software.

  • Poor scan quality

    • Clean scanner glass and document feeder area with a lint-free cloth and glass cleaner applied to the cloth (not directly on glass).
    • Increase DPI, change color mode, or use image correction features in MP Navigator EX.
    • Check that the document is flat and properly aligned.

  • OCR errors

    • Improve scan quality (higher DPI, better contrast).
    • Use clear fonts and avoid skewed or stained originals.
    • Manually correct OCR output in a text editor.

Advanced tips

  • Batch scanning: Use MP Navigator EX’s multi-page PDF creation to scan multiple pages sequentially and combine into a single PDF.
  • Custom profiles: Save frequently used scanning settings as profiles for quick recall.
  • Image correction: Use the included editor to straighten, crop, remove moiré, or adjust color/brightness.
  • Archiving: For long-term storage, save documents in PDF/A or TIFF formats and maintain backups.

Alternatives if MP Navigator EX is unavailable

  • Windows: Image Capture (no—macOS has Image Capture; Windows alternatives include NAPS2, Windows Fax and Scan).
  • macOS: Image Capture (built-in) or Preview for basic scanning.
  • Cross-platform: VueScan (paid, supports many older scanners), NAPS2 (free, Windows), SANE backends on Linux.

Conclusion

Using Canon MP Navigator EX with a Canon PIXMA MP130 provides straightforward scanning and basic document management when compatible drivers are available. If you run into compatibility limitations on modern operating systems, built-in OS tools or third-party scanning apps are practical alternatives. With proper setup, cleaning, and the right scan settings, the PIXMA MP130 can still serve well for basic scanning tasks.

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