Canon Color imageCLASS MF8180c Safety guide

CANON INC.
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ENG
Starter Guide
Please read this guide before operating this equipment.
After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.

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Setting the Machine
Remove the Shipping Materials
1Remove all shipping tapes, styrofoam, and small black pad from the machine. 2Lift the document feeder slightly and pull
out the protective sheet straight to
remove.
3Lift the platen glass cover and remove
the tapes and protective sheets on the
platen glass.
4Remove the clear protective sheet on the
LCD display.
5Lift the scanning platform and remove the
tapes under it. Lower the platform
carefully.
Caution
Be careful not to catch your hand when lowering the
scanning platform as it may lead to personal injury.
6Attach the document feeder tray (A) on
the document feeder.
A
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Do You Have Everything?
Before Setting Up the Machine Manuals for the Machine
●When carrying the machine, be sure to hold it
in the designated places as shown in the
illustration. Dropping the machine can cause
personal injury.
●The machine illustration may differ slightly from
your machine.
●Starter Guide (this document):
– Setting Up the Machine
– Software Installation and Network
Settings
●User’s Guide:
– Copying and Printing Instructions
– Troubleshooting
●Facsimile Guide:
– Fax Instructions
– Troubleshooting
●Software Guide:
– Software Installation and Instructions
– Printing and Scanning Instructions
– Troubleshooting
●Remote UI Guide:
– Remote User Interface Instructions
●Network Guide:
– Network Connectivity and Setup
Instructions
●Machine ●Drum Cartridge
(packed with a black plastic bag)
●Toner Cartridges
(Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black)
●Document Feeder Tray
●Starter Guide
●Facsimile Guide
●User Software CD
●Telephone Cable ●USB Cable
●Destination Labels (Fax Labels) ●Power Cord
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Connect Telephone Cables
1Connect the supplied cable to the L (LINE) jack. Then connect the other end to the telephone line jack
on your wall.
2Connect an optional extension telephone or answering machine to the (EXT.) jack.
LINEEXT.
•Telephone or answering machine
•Telephone and answering machine
Connect external devices as follows:
Telephone
line
Telephone or
answering machine
Telephone
line
Answering
machine
LINE TEL Telephone
Machine
Machine
•Built-in computer modem and telephone
Telephone
line
Computer
LINE TEL Telephone
Machine
= Telephone line jack
= External device jack
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Connect Power Cord and Select Language and Country
1
Connect the power cord into the rear socket and
the wall outlet (230V) to turn on the machine.
2
If the message <DISPLAY LANGUAGE>
appears, use [ ] or [ ] to select the language
for the LCD, then press [OK].
3
If the message <COUNTRY SELECT> appears,
use [ ] or [ ] to select the country, then press
[OK].
4
The machine enters the standby mode.
NOTE
• This machine has no power switch.
• <SUPPLY REC. PAPER CASSETTE:A4>, <INSERT ∗CARTRIDGE>, <INSERT DRUM> is displayed:
After installing the drum cartridge, toner cartridges and loading paper, the standby display appears.
∗Indicates either "C", "M", "Y", or "K".
WARNING
This product emits low level magnetic flux. If you use a
cardiac pacemaker and feel abnormalities, please move
away from this product and consult your doctor.
NOTE
– During electrical storms, disconnect the power cord
from the power outlet. (Please note that received
documents stored in the machine’s memory may be
lost when you unplug the machine.)
– Whenever you unplug the machine, wait at least five
seconds before you plug it in again.
– Do not plug the machine into an uninterruptible power
supply (UPS).
230V
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Install the Drum Cartridge
1
Lift the scanning platform (A), and open the
cartridge cover (B) when the whirring sound
stops.
2
Remove the drum cartridge from the bag. Keep
the bag for storing the cartridge when the
machine needs maintenance.
3
Remove the shipping materials.
4
Remove the protective cover.
INPORTANT
Do not open the protective shutter (A) or touch the
sensors (B), electrical contacts (C), cartridge memory
(D) or imaging transfer belt (E) on the drum cartridge.
5
Hold the cartridge with the green handle.
6
Position the triangular mark on the drum
cartridge (A) with the triangular mark on the
machine (B) and install the drum cartridge.
7
Pull down the handle to set the cartridge in
place.
A
B
A
C
C
B
D
E
AB
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Install the Toner Cartridges
1
Close the cartridge cover (B) and lower the
scanning platform (A). Please wait until the
whirring sound stops.
NOTE
The carousel rotates into a new position for each
toner to be loaded.
2
The LCD alternates between the standby display
and the message to insert toner cartridges (Y/M/
C/K).
3
Press [Menu] on the operation panel.
4
Press [ ] or [ ] to select
<10.MAINTENANCE>, then press [OK].
5
Press [ ] or [ ] to select <1.CHANGE
CARTRIDGE> on the LCD, then press [OK].
6
Press [ ] or [ ] to select <5.ALL COLORS> on
the LCD, then press [OK].
NOTE
• If you replace an individual color, select either
YELLOW, CYAN, MAGENTA or BLACK instead of
<ALL COLORS>, then press [OK].
• If you select <5. ALL COLORS>, change the
cartridge one by one instead of removing all
cartridges.
7
Lift the scanning platform (A) and open the
cartridge cover until it is locked (B) when the
whirring sound stops.
8
Check the color marking on the cartridge
receptacle in the machine. Remove the toner
cartridge of the same color from the bag.
Keep the back for future use.
INPORTANT
To avoid damage, do not touch the development roller
(A), sensors (B), electrical contacts (C) or toner
cartridge memory (D) on a toner cartridge.
9
Hold the cartridge and gently shake it several
times in all directions to evenly distribute the
toner inside.
10
Remove the protective cover (A) by pulling on
the tab. Keep the cover for future use.
B
A
MenuMenu
[Menu]
[(/)][OK]
OK
A
B
D
AB
C
A
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11
Hold the cartridge on a flat stable surface with
one hand, and pull out the seal completely with
the other hand.
CAUTION
If the sealing tape is pulled out forcefully or stopped at
midpoint, toner may spill. If toner gets into your eyes
or mouth, wash it away immediately and consult a
physician.
NOTE
When handling a toner cartridge, press and hold the
blue buttons properly as shown in the figure. Do not
set it vertically or upside-down.
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Insert the cartridge in the machine as far as it will
go. Keep the guides (A), (B) on both sides
aligned with the grooves (C), (D) (triangular
mark) on the machine. Please note that these
arrows are just for alignment purpose and do not
represent the color of the toner.
13
Close the cartridge cover and wait for the
cartridge cradle to rotate and stop, and then
open the cover again. Allow approximately two
seconds for the cartridge cradle to rotate to the
next receptacle.
The receptacles appear in this order: Yellow >
Magenta > Cyan > BlacK.
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Repeat steps 8 to 13 until all four toner cartridges are
installed.
NOTE
If the cartridge cover is closed during those steps and
an empty cartridge receptacle does not appear, close
the cartridge cover and lower the scanning platform.
When the whirring sound stops, try the procedure
again from step 3.
15
Close the cartridge cover and lower the scanning
platform. The LCD flashes <PLEASE WAIT>
until calibration is complete. Please allow a few
minutes for the machine to calibrate itself.
A
B
C
D
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Load Paper
1
Grasp paper cassette, pull it out completely, and
set it aside.
2
Turn and pull out the shipping material a, and
press the inner plate bto set it on the bottom.
3
Pinch and slide the blue rear paper end guide to
match the size of paper.
4
Pinch and slide the blue side paper end guides
by both hands to match the size of paper.
5
Load the paper with the print side facing down
and the top of the paper to the front of the
cassette. Make sure the stack height does not
exceed the limit mark (A).
6
Press down the paper stack to the bottom and
make sure the side edges of the stack sit below
the hooks (A).
7
Insert the paper cassette back into the machine
as far as it will go.
NOTE
• If you do not completely insert the cassette into the
machine, paper jams may occur.
• If loading paper other than A4, make sure to set the
correct paper size in the machine. (See Chapter 2,
“Paper Handling,” in the User’s Guide.)
b
Paper limit
mark
A
A
A
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Setting the Machine for Sending Faxes
Sender Information
The sender information you register in the machine appears in the header of each page received by
your recipient.
Entering Information
Use the following keys to enter information in the machine.
You can enter the following characters in each input mode:
●Use the numeric keys to enter characters.
Press the numeric key repeatedly until the
required character appears.
●Press [#] to enter symbols.
●Press [ ] to switch between input modes:
– [A]/[a]: Letter mode
– [1]: Number mode
●Press [ ] or [ ] to move the cursor.
●Press [OK] to confirm the entry.
●Press [Clear] to delete the character at the
cursor position, or the entire entry if held for
more than one second.
This key is attached with One-Touch Speed
Dialing keys.
31/12 2005 P.001/003
THE SLEREXE COMPANY LIMITED
SAPORS LANE•BOOLE•DORSET•BH25 8ER
TELEPHONE BOOLE (945 13) 51617 – FAX [phone]
Our Ref. 350/PJC/EAC
#0001YOUR NAME012345678917:30
Date Time User
Fax Number
User Name Session
Number
Page Number
:1
:A :a
[1] @.-_/ @.-_/ 1
[2] ABC abc 2
[3] DEF def 3
[4] GHI ghi 4
[5] JKL jkl 5
[6] MNO mno 6
[7] PQRS pqrs 7
[8] TUV tuv 8
[9] WXYZ wxyz 9
[0] 0
[ ]
[#] – . # ! " , ; : ^ _ = / | ’ ? $ @ % & + \ ( ) [ ] { } < >
:A :a :1
MenuMenu
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ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
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[(/)]
[OK]
[ ][ ]
OK
T
Numeric keys
3
[Clear]
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●Entering Information
– Numeric keys: Enters letters and numbers.
– [ ]: Switches letter and number input modes.
– [ / ]: Move the cursor position.
– [Clear]: Deletes the character at the cursor position, or the
entire entry if held for more than one second.
This key is attached with One-Touch Speed Dialing keys.
Register Sender Information
1Press [Menu]. 2Press [ ] or [ ] to
select <8.TIMER
SETTINGS> on the LCD,
then press [OK].
3Press [ ] or [ ] to
select <1.DATE/TIME
SETTING>, then press
[OK].
4Use the numeric keys to
enter day, month, year,
and time (in 24-hour
format), then press [OK]
twice.
5Press [Stop/Reset] to
return to standby display.
6Press [Menu].
7Press [ ] or [ ] to
select <4.FAX
SETTINGS>, then press
[OK].
8Press [ ] or [ ] to
select <2.USER
SETTINGS>, then press
[OK].
9Press [ ] or [ ] to
select <1.TEL LINE
SETTINGS>, then press
[OK].
10Press [ ] or [ ] to
select <1.UNIT TEL
NUMBER>, then press
[OK].
11Use the numeric keys
to enter your fax/
telephone number
(max. 20 digits,
including spaces), then
press [OK].
12Press [Menu].
13Press [ ] or [ ] to
select <2.UNIT
NAME>, then press
[OK].
14Use the numeric keys
to enter your name
(max. 24 characters,
including spaces), then
press [OK].
15Press [Stop/Reset] to
return to standby mode.
MenuMenu
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GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
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[Menu]
[(/)]
[Stop/Reset]
[OK]
OK
T
Numeric keys
3
[Clear]
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Set the Telephone Line Type
1Press [Menu]. 2Press [ ] or [ ] to
select <4.FAX
SETTINGS>, then press
[OK].
3Press [ ] or [ ] to
select <2.USER
SETTINGS>, then press
[OK].
4Press [ ] or [ ] to
select <1.TEL LINE
SETTINGS>, then press
[OK].
5Press [ ] or [ ] to
select <2.TEL LINE
TYPE>, then press [OK].
6Press [ ] or [ ] to
select the telephone line
type, then press [OK].
<TOUCH TONE>: Tone Dialing
<ROTARY PULSE>: Pulse Dialing
7Press [Stop/Reset] to
return to standby mode.
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Setting the Machine for Receiving Faxes
Select the Receive Mode that Suits Your Needs
Follow the chart below to determine the right receive mode for your needs.
<FaxOnly>
Answers all calls as faxes and
disconnects voice calls.
<AnsMode>
Receives faxes automatically
and records voice messages.
<MANUAL>
Does not answer any call. You
have to manually receive faxes.
<FAX/TEL>
Switches between fax and voice
calls automatically.
Do you intend to connect a third-party
external telephone to the machine?
No
Do you intend to use an answering
machine with the machine?
Yes
No
Yes
Do you intend to receive faxes
automatically?
Yes
No
Do you subscribe to a network switch
service?
No
Yes
<NET SWITCH>
Distinguishes between fax and
voice calls.
NOTE
The <NET SW.> mode is available for certain countries only and requires subscription to a network switch service. Contact
your telephone company for availability. Refer to Chapter 5, “Receiving Faxes,” in the Facsimile Guide.
Set the Receive Mode
1Press [Menu]. 2Press [ ] or [ ] to
select <4.FAX
SETTINGS>, then press
[OK].
3Press [ ] or [ ] to
select <1.RECEIVE
MODE>, then press
[OK].
4Press [ ] or [ ] to
select the receive mode,
then press [OK].
NOTE
For <AnsMode>, make sure
an answering machine is
connected to the machine.
5Press [Stop/Reset] to
return to standby mode.
NOTE
For details on setting the
receive mode. See Chapter 5,
“Receiving Faxes,” in the
Facsimile Guide.
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Installing Software
Install Software
Before Installation: System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 98
CPU: Intel Pentium®90 MHz or faster
Memory: 32 MB or more
Available Hard Disk Space: 115 MB or more
Microsoft Windows Me
CPU: Intel Pentium®150 MHz or faster
Memory: 32 MB or more
Available Hard Disk Space: 115 MB or more
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
CPU: Intel Pentium®133 MHz or faster
Memory: 64 MB or more
Available Hard Disk Space: 115 MB or more
Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit version)
CPU: Intel Pentium®/Celeron®300 MHz or faster
Memory: 64 MB or more
Available Hard Disk Space: 115 MB or more
Windows Server 2003* (32-bit version)
CPU: Intel Pentium®/Celeron®300 MHz or faster
Memory: 64 MB or more
Available Hard Disk Space: 115 MB or more
* Only for network connection.
USB Connection
• Do not connect the USB cable before
installing the software. If you connect the
USB cable before installing the software
and the Found New Hardware Wizard
screen appears, click [Cancel].
• For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, log on
as Administrator to install the software.
• Make sure the machine is turned on
before connecting the USB cable.
• On the screen shown at each step, click
on the circled button to proceed.
1
1Turn on your computer.
2Quit any open applications, including virus
checking software.
3Insert the User Software CD into the CD-ROM
drive.
2
If the [MF8100 Series CD-ROM Setup] screen is
not displayed, on the Windows desktop, click
[start] →[My Computer] (Windows 98/Me/2000:
double-click [My Computer]). Open the CD-ROM
icon →double-click [Minst.exe].
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Connect the machine and your computer with a
USB cable.
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You have now completed machine set-up.
Network Connection
NOTE
• This machine is set by default to automatically draw
an IP address using DHCP. If your network server or
router is configured to provide a DHCP address, all
you need to do is connect a network cable and turn
on the machine. The machine will draw an IP address
automatically.
• This machine also supports automatic IP addresses
using BOOTP and RARP protocols. For definitions
and an explanation of each, please refer to the
Network Guide.
1Press [Menu].
2Press[]or[]toselect
<6.NETWORK SETTINGS> on the
LCD, then press [OK].
3Press [ ] or [ ] to select <1.LAN
SETTINGS>, then press [OK]. 4Press [ ] or [ ] to select <1.IP ADDRESS
AUTO.>, then press [OK].
To specify an IP address automatically, proceed to
“●To obtain an IP address automatically (dynamic
allocation):”
To specify an IP address manually, proceed to
“●To specify an IP address manually (static
allocation):”
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●To obtain an IP address automatically (dynamic allocation):
5Press [ ] or [ ] to select <ON>, then
press [OK].
6Press [ ] or [ ] to select <1.DHCP>,
<2.BOOTP>, or <3.RARP>, then press
[OK].
7Press [ ] or [ ] to select <ON> or
<OFF>, then press [OK].
8Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the
standby display.
9Restart the machine by disconnecting
the power cord, and then reconnecting
it.
Proceed to step 14.
●To specify an IP address manually (static allocation):
5Press[ ] or [ ] to select <OFF>, then
press [OK].
6Press [ ] or [ ] to select <2.IP
ADDRESS>, then press [OK]. 7Enter an IP address of the machine using
the numeric keys, then press [OK].
8Press [ ] or [ ] to select <3.SUBNET
MASK>, then press [OK].
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9Enter the subnet mask using the numeric
keys, then press [OK].
Write down the subnet mask you entered:
10 Press [ ] or [ ] to select
<4.DEFAULT GATEWAY>, then press
[OK].
11 Enter the default gateway address
using the numeric keys, then press
[OK].
Write down the gateway address you entered:
12 Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the
standby display.
13 Restart the machine by disconnecting
the power cord, and then reconnecting
it.
14
Connect a Category 5 rated (Cat 5) twisted-pair
LAN cable to the 10Base-T/100Base-TX port on
the back of the machine. Connect the other end
of the cable to a network router or a hub.
15
1Turn on your computer.
2Quit any open applications, including virus
checking software.
3Insert the User Software CD into the CD-ROM
drive.
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If the [MF8100 Series CD-ROM Setup] screen is
not displayed, on the Windows desktop, click
[start] →[My Computer] (Windows 98/Me/2000:
double-click [My Computer]). Open the CD-ROM
icon →double-click [Minst.exe].
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If the target machine is not listed in the Device
List, click [Search by IP Address] and enter the
IP address, then click [OK]. If you do not know
the machine's IP address, see “Step 3 Checking
Network Settings,” in Chapter 1 in the Software
Guide.
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You have now completed machine set-up.
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Bundled Programs on the User Software CD
To install the following programs, click on the [Additional Software Programs] button in step 2 of “USB
Connection” or in step 16 of “Network Connection” then follow the instructions that appear on the
screen.
●Canon Cover Sheet Editor
The Canon Cover Sheet Editor enables you to create original fax cover sheet templates for use with
Canon fax driver. For details, see online help for this program.
●NetSpot Device Installer (NSDI)
NetSpot Device Installer enables you to set up the machine for network operations.
For details, see the Readme file and online help for this program.
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Sending Faxes
Follow this procedure to send a fax.
For details on sending features, see the Facsimile Guide.
Load a Document Enter the Fax Mode
Place the document (face down) on the platen
glass or , adjust the document guides to the
width of the document and load it (face up) in
the ADF.
For details on the types of documents you can fax, their requirements,
and how to place or load documents, see Chapter 3, “Document
Handling,” in the User’s Guide.
Press [FAX].
The FAX indicator lights up and the machine enters fax standby mode.
What if...
●You want to adjust the resolution and density:
See Chapter 4, “Sending Faxes,” in the Facsimile
Guide.
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AB
Enter the Fax Number Send the Document
Use the numeric keys to enter the recipient’s
fax number.
Press [B&W Start].
What if...
●You enter a wrong number:
Go back to the wrong digit with [ ]. Or press [Clear]
to delete the entire entry. Then try again.
What if...
●You want to cancel sending:
Press [Stop/Reset].
You can also cancel sending using [Status Monitor].
(See Chapter 7, “System Monitor,” in the User’s
Guide.)
●<MEMORY FULL> is displayed:
The machine cannot scan the documents. In this
case, wait for the machine to send any faxes stored
in the memory, then scan the documents.
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