Canon imageCLASS D550 Safety guide

1 Preface
Next Page
2 Installing the Machine
P. 6
Read this guide first.
Please read this guide before operating this
product.
The remarks for important safety
instructions are described in "Basic
Operation Guide." Read the guide also.
After you finish reading this guide, store it in
a safe place for future reference.
Starter Guide
Appendix
P. A-1
Connecting to a Computer
and Installing the Drivers
P. 14
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Setting Up the Machine to Suit Your Needs
Copy Print
Scan
Settings are now complete.
Preparing the Toner Cartridges P. 7
Connecting the Power Cord P. 11
Determine which machine functions (Copy, Print, Scan) you intend to use, and make settings according to the flowchart
below.
Start settings.
Carrying the Machine to the Installation Site and Removing the Packing Materials P. 6
Turning the Power ON and
Specifying the Initial Settings
Language Settings Country and Region Settings Current Time Settings
P. 12
Loading Paper P. 10
Settings for paper sizes and paper types are required after turning the power ON.
P. 13
Settings in a Computer
: available : not available
Copy Print 2-sided Printing Scan ADF
(2-sided)
D550
Available Features
Required Operations
For Macintosh
Installing the Software P. 18
Connecting a USB Cable P. 19
For Windows
Installing the Software P. 15
Connecting a USB Cable P. 16

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Checking the Supplied Accessories
1. Confirm that all the supplied
accessories are contained in the box.
If an item is missing or damaged, please contact our Canon
Authorized Service Facilities or the Canon Customer Care
Center.
The machine unit
The toner cartridge is already
installed.
Power cord
User Software CD-ROM
Limited Warranty Notice
Starter Guide (This manual)
Basic Operation Guide
Toner cartridge
Supplied Toner Cartridge
The average yield of the included toner cartridge is as follows.
Canon Cartridge 128 Starter Average yield*1: 1,000 sheets
*1 The average yield is on the basis of "ISO/IEC 19752"*when printing A4 size paper with the default print density setting.
*2 "ISO/IEC 19752" is the global standard relating to "Method for the determination of toner cartridge yield for monochromatic electrophotographic printers
and multi-function devices that contain printer components" issued by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).
The average yield of the replacement toner cartridge differs from which of the supplied toner cartridge.
To purchase replacement toner cartridges, see "About Replacement Toner Cartridge" in the e-Manual.
About the USB cable
The machine does not come with a USB cable.
Have cables ready as needed.
Registration Card
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User Software CD-ROM
About the Drivers and Software
The drivers and software included in the CD-ROM supplied with this machine are as follows.
MF Drivers
Printer driver You can print from an application using the machine by installing the printer driver on
your computer. You can process print data at high speed by compressing the print data
using the computer's processing capabilities.
Scanner driver You can use the machine as a scanner if you install the scanner driver on your computer.
MF Toolbox
MF Toolbox* MF Toolbox is a program which allows you to easily open an image scanned by the
scanner in an application, attach the scanned image to an e-mail, and store the scanned
image in a hard disk.
Additional Software Programs
Presto! PageManager This is software for managing scanned images.
* MF Toolbox for Macintosh and MF Toolbox for Windows may be different in some features.
For details, see the Scanner Driver Guide.
: available : not available
Windows 2000/XP Windows Vista/7 Mac OS X
(version 10.4.9 or later)
Printer driver
Scanner driver
MF Toolbox
Presto! PageManager
Supported Operating Systems

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About the Supplied Manuals
Read this manual first.
This manual describes the settings for
setting up the machine and installing
the software. Be sure to read this
manual before using the machine.
Starter Guide
Basic Operation Guide
e-Manual
Read this manual next.
This manual describes the basic use of
the machine.
Read the desired chapter
to suit your needs.
The e-Manual is categorized by subject to
find desired information easily.
For details about using the e-Manual, refer
to “Using the e-Manual“ in “Appendix.”
• Preface
• Installing the Machine
• Connecting to a Computer and Installing the Drivers
• Appendix
• Before Using the Machine
• Document and Paper Handling
• Copying
• Printing from a Computer
• Using the Scan Functions
• Basic Operation
• Copy
• Print*
• Scan*
• Security
• Setting and Managing from
Computer
• Troubleshooting
• Maintenance
• Setting Menu List
• Specifications
• Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Registering/Setting the
Various Functions
• Appendix
* The e-Manual is included in the User Software CD-ROM.
* If you are using Macintosh, see the following Driver Guides or Help for more details on these functions.
You can find the driver guides in the following locations on the User Software CD-ROM.
• Print: User Software CD-ROM →[Manuals] →[GUIDE-UFR II-US.pdf]
• Scan: User Software CD-ROM →[Manuals] →[GUIDE-SCAN-US.pdf ]
This manual
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Connecting the Machine To a Computer
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Appendix Installing the Machine
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Determining the Installation Site
31 5/8" (804 mm)
Feeder
cover
Feeder
cover
Paper
cassette
24 7/8"
(631 mm)
30"
(763 mm)
4" (100 mm)
4" (100 mm)
4" (100 mm)
4"
(100 mm) 4"
(100 mm)

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2. Remove the packing materials. * The packing materials may be changed in form or placement, or may be
added or removed without notice.
Remove the packing materials. Remove the packing materials.
1. Carry the machine to the installation site.
Hold the grips. Carry the machine.
Carrying the Machine to the Installation Site
and Removing the Packing Materials
Remove the tape while opening the paper cassette.
Open the feeder.

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Connecting the Machine To a Computer
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Appendix Installing the Machine
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Preparing the Toner Cartridges
Did you remove all the packing materials?
Check!
1. Lift the scanning platform.
Close the feeder.
Tape x8
Lift the scanning platform.Hold the operation panel.
If you cannot lift the
scanning platform
Ensure that the feeder is
completely closed.
Do not forcefully lift the
scanning platform, as this
may damage the machine.
Packing materials with tape x2
Remove the packing materials with tape.
Packing material x1

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3. Remove the packing materials from the toner cartridge, and then
distribute the toner.
2. Open the toner cover.
Open the toner cover.
Remove the packing material.
Hold the grip on the left front side of toner cover.
Turn the sheet to the back. Remove the toner cartridge.
Shake five to six times.
This part (a plastic part
attached to the end of
paper) is also a packing
material. Be sure to
remove it.
Remove the packing material.

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4. Close the toner cover, and then lower the scanning platform.
Lower the scanning platform.
Close the toner cover.
Lift the tab.
Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface,
and then lift the tab.
Pull the sealing tape completely out.
The full length of the sealing tape is
approximately 20”(50 cm).
Protrusion
Protrusion
Insert the toner cartridge.
Fit the protrusions on each side of the toner cartridge into
the guides located on each side of the machine, and then
slide the toner cartridge into the machine.
Did you remove all the packing materials?
Check!
Packing materials x2
Packing material with a sheet x1
Sealing tape x1
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Remove the packing material.

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Loading Paper
2. Load the paper, and then adjust the paper guides.
1. Lift the dust cover.
Load limit guide
Load the paper.
Load the paper until the edge of the
paper stack meets the back of the paper
cassette.
Spread the paper guides.
Spread the paper guides a little
wider than the paper size.
Adjust the paper guides to
the length of the paper.
Adjust the paper guides to
the width of the paper.
When using envelopes
For details on how to load
media, see “Basic Operation
Guide.”
Ensure that the paper
stack does not exceed
the load limit guides.
Check!
When changing the size of the paper
to be loaded
Be sure to set the paper size.
“Setting a Paper Size and Type” (P.13)

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3. Close the dust cover.
Lift the paper
stopper.
Pull out the output
tray extension.
Connecting the Power Cord
OFF
Do not connect the USB cable. Connect the USB cable when installing the software.
Ensure that the machine is off. Plug the power plug into the
power socket.
Plug the power plug into an
AC power outlet.
Additional preparations for printing
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1. Turn ON the machine.
2. Specify initial settings.
Press [ ] or [ ] to
select, and then press [OK].
Turning the Power ON and Specifying the
Initial Settings
ON
Check and press [OK].
Open toner cover;see
if orange packing
material is removed.
Check that tabs/tape
are removed from
toner cartridge.
Check that paper is
loaded in Drawer 1.
Next NextNext
Language
English
French
Portuguese
Spanish
Press [ ] or [ ] to
select, and then press [OK].
Select Country/Region
United States (US)
Canada (CA)
Brazil (BR)
Mexico (MX)
Current Time Set.
Must rechg. battery
for 24 hrs. to save
time settings.
After turning main
Press [OK].
Press [ ] or [ ] to specify,
and then press [OK].
• Move the cursor with [ ] or [ ].
• Switch to <AM> or <PM> with [ ] or [ ].
Current Time Settings
01/01 2011 12:52AM
Copy: Press Start
100% LTR
No. of Copies: 01
Density: 0
Original Type: Text ...
1
+
-
01
An initial screen appears, and
initial setting is finished.

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Setting a Paper Size and Type
Press [ ]
(Paper Settings).
Press [ ] or [ ] to select, and
then press [OK].
Press [ ] or [ ] to select, and
then press [OK].
Press [ ] or [ ] to select, and
then press [OK].
Press [ ] (Paper Settings)
to close <Paper Settings> screen.
Paper Settings
MP Tray
Drawer 1
1
Paper Size
LTR
LGL
STMT
EXEC
Paper Type
Plain (16 lb Bond-24
Plain L (16 lb Bond ...
Recycled
Color
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Connecting the Machine To a Computer
Installing the Software P. 18Installing with USB Connection P. 15
You can connect the machine to a computer via the USB connection.
• For Windows • For Macintosh
Installing with USB Connection
(For Macintosh)
1. Turn on the computer, and then log on as a user with
administrative privileges.
If you have already logged on, exit all applications which are running.
Connect the USB cable after installing the software.
Ensure that the power of the machine is turned on when connecting the USB cable.
2. Install the MF Drivers and MF Toolbox.
Insert the CD-ROM. Click.
[Easy Installation] performs the installation of the
following software.
• Printer driver
• Scanner driver
• MF Toolbox
To add the following software and manual to the
installation, select [Custom Installation].
• Presto! PageManager
• e-Manual
e-Manual "Installing the MF Drivers and MF Toolbox"
Click.
If the top screen does not appear
• Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003
1. From the [Start] menu, select [Run].
2. Enter "D:\Minst.exe", and then click [OK].
• Windows Vista, 7, and Server 2008
1. Enter "D:\Minst.exe" in [Start Search] or [Search programs
and files] under the [Start] menu.
2. Press the [ENTER] key on the keyboard.
* The CD-ROM drive name is indicated as "D:" in this manual. The CD-ROM
drive name may differ depending on the computer you are using.
Click.

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Installing with USB Connection
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Appendix Installing the Machine
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(For Windows)
Read the contents of the License
Agreement.
Click.
If the following dialog box appears
Click.
Click.
Click.
Next, installation of MF Toolbox starts.
* In Windows 2000 Server/Server 2003/2008, MF
Toolbox is not installed. Proceed to Step .
Select the check box.
(1)
(2)
Click.
Click.
Ensure that [ ] is added.
Click.
Click.
The CD-ROM may be removed
once this screen appears.

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Checking the Installation Results
P. 17
3. Connect the USB cable.
Remove cap plug.
Remove by pulling the string.
(A)
(B)
Connect the cable.
• Flat end (A):
Connect to the USB port
on the computer.
• Square end (B):
Connect to the USB port
on the machine.
When a dialog box is displayed
Follow the on-screen instructions and complete the installation.

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Ensure that the MF Drivers and MF Toolbox are installed correctly.
Ensure that the icons for the installed software are added as follows.
Software Location Icon
Printer driver
Printer folder
Windows 2000
From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] →[Printers].
Windows XP Professional/Server 2003
From the [Start] menu, select [Printers and Faxes].
Windows XP Home Edition
From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], click [Printers and Other
Hardware] →[Printers and Faxes].
Windows Vista
From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Printers].
Windows 7
From the [Start] menu, select [Devices and Printers].
Windows Server 2008
From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then double-click
[Printers].
Scanner driver
[Scanners and Cameras] or [Scanners and Cameras Properties] folder
Windows 2000
From [Start] menu, select [Settings] →[Control Panel] →double-click
[Scanners and Cameras].
Windows XP
From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Printers and
Other Hardware] →[Scanners and Cameras].
Windows Vista
From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Hardware and
Sound] →[Scanners and Cameras].
Windows 7
1. Enter "scanner" in [Search programs and files] under the [Start] menu.
2. Click [View scanners and cameras].
MF Toolbox
Desktop
How to Use the Online Help
In the Online Help, all the functions of the driver software and information about options are included. If you want to
view descriptions of the functions and settings immediately when using the driver software, make use of the Online
Help.
How to display
the Help screen
(1) Select [File] →[Print] from the menu bar in the
application.
(2) Select the printer in [Select Printer] or [Name] in the
[Print] dialog box.
(3) Click [Preferences] or [Properties].
(4) Click [Help].
Checking the Installation Results
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 The scanning function can be used only with a USB connection. (It cannot be used with a network connection.)
 Connect the USB cable after installing the software.
 The installation screen varies depending on the version of MAC OS X.
Installing the Software (For Macintosh)
Close all applications
that are running.
Double-click the CD-ROM icon.
Insert the CD-ROM.
Double-click.
Depending on the system environment, the
[Select a Destination] dialog box may not be
displayed. In this case, skip to step .
Depending on the system environment, the
[Authenticate] dialog box may not be displayed.
In this case, skip to step .
Read the contents of the License Agreement.
Click.
* You cannot change
the installation
location. Click
[Continue].
Click.
* [Change Install
Location] button
may appear, but you
cannot change the
installation location.
Enter.
Click.
Click.
Click.
Click.
Click.

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(A)
(B)
Connect the cable.
• Flat end (A): Connect to the USB port on the computer.
• Square end (B): Connect to the USB port on the machine.
Registering the Printer P. 20
 Perform the following procedure only when connecting this machine to Macintosh with a USB cable.
Connecting a USB Cable (For Macintosh)
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Remove the cap plug.
Remove by pulling the string.

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Registering the Printer (For Macintosh)
The computer is connected with the scanner.
With this section, check that the scanner driver is installed correctly.
• You do not need to check the installation results of the printer driver.
You can use the drivers when the registration of this machine is completed.
Open the Image Capture application of your Mac OS X.
When [Canon D500 Series] appears in the following locations, the installation of the driver was successful.
Open [System Preferences]. Click [Print & Fax]. Click the [+] icon.
If you are using Mac OS X 10.4.x, click [Print] in the
[Print & Fax] dialog box to display the [Print] pane,
and then click the [+] icon.
Select.
Select a driver.
Check that this machine is
added to the [Print & Fax]
dialog box.
Click.
Checking the Installation Results P. 20
Register the printer respectively following the procedure from to .
If the following screen appears, specify the
optional settings, and then click [Continue].
•Mac OS X 10.4.x/10.5.x
The pull-down menu displayed by clicking [Devices] in the menu bar.
•Mac OS X 10.6.x
The left list in the window
Checking the Installation Results (For Macintosh)
Select.
Select a printer name for which [USB] is
displayed in the [Kind] or [Connection] column.
If you are using Mac OS X 10.4.x,
select [Default Browser].
Printer driver:
Canon D500 Series (US)
If you are using Mac
OS X 10.6.x, select the
corresponding driver
from the separate
dialog box, and then
click [OK].
Select.
If you are using Mac OS X 10.4.x,
select [Canon] from [Print Using].
Click.
To print from a Macintosh, you need to register this machine in the Macintosh.
* The scanning function does not need to be registered.