Canon ImageCLASS MF3240 Series Quick start guide

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●Machine Set-Up
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●Basic Features
●Maintenance
●Machine Settings
●Specifications
Basic Guide
●Advanced Features
●System Monitor
●Reports and Lists Advanced Guide
●Printing Features
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●PC Faxing Features
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Manuals for the Machine ................................................................................i
How to Use This Guide............................................................................... viii
Legal Notices................................................................................................xi
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1-1
Where to Find Help.................................................................................... 1-2
Canon Support Center ........................................................................ 1-2
System Requirements ............................................................................... 1-3
Checking Installation ................................................................................. 1-4
Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Software ................................................ 1-5
Removing the MF Toolbox .................................................................. 1-5
Removing the MF Drivers ................................................................... 1-5
Reinstalling the Software .................................................................... 1-6

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2 Printing............................................................................................................................ 2-1
Printing a Document .................................................................................. 2-2
Canceling Printing ............................................................................... 2-2
Changing Print Settings............................................................................. 2-4
From a Windows Application............................................................... 2-4
From the [Printers and Faxes]
(Windows 98/Me/2000/Vista: [Printers], Windows 7: [Devices and Print-
ers]) Folder.......................................................................................... 2-5
Windows 98/Me Properties........................................................................ 2-7
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 Properties and Printing Preferences ............. 2-26
Properties.......................................................................................... 2-27
Printing Preferences.......................................................................... 2-34
Using the Machine on Your Network ....................................................... 2-54
Setting the Machine as a Shared Printer .......................................... 2-54
Using the Shared Printer on Your Network ....................................... 2-60

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3 Scanning a Document ................................................................................................... 3-1
Scanning with [Start] on the Machine ........................................................ 3-3
Setting the Scanning Function for [Start]................................................... 3-4
Setting Up [Start] to Operate in a Different Way from [Save] .............. 3-4
Setting Up [Start] in the [Settings] Dialog Box..................................... 3-5
Setting Up [Start] in the [Scanners and Cameras] Folder ................... 3-5
Scanning with the MF Toolbox .................................................................. 3-7
MF Toolbox Settings.................................................................................. 3-9
Scanner Settings................................................................................. 3-9
Save Scanned Image to.................................................................... 3-11
External Program (Mail Program)...................................................... 3-12
Confirmation of the Scanned Image and Exif Settings
(Confirm the Scanned Image) ........................................................... 3-13

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Scanning an Image from an Application.................................................. 3-15
Creating One PDF File from Two or More Pages.................................... 3-16
Setting Preferences and Scanning with
ScanGear MF .......................................................................................... 3-17
Switching between Simple Mode and Advanced Mode .................... 3-17
Using Simple Mode ........................................................................... 3-17
Using Advanced Mode ...................................................................... 3-20
Advanced Mode – Specifying the Parameters of a Scan.................. 3-22
Advanced Mode Settings .................................................................. 3-23
Determining Resolution..................................................................... 3-38
Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only).................................. 3-40
Scanning from the [Scanner and Camera Wizard] Dialog Box
(Windows XP Only) ........................................................................... 3-40
Scanning from the [Windows FAX & Scan] Dialog Box
(Windows Vista/7 Only)..................................................................... 3-43
Scan from Windows Photo Gallery (Windows Vista Only) ................ 3-44
[New Scan] Dialog Box ..................................................................... 3-45
Scanning from an Application (Windows XP/Vista/7 Only) ............... 3-46

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4 PC Faxing........................................................................................................................ 4-1
Sending a Fax ........................................................................................... 4-3
Characters and Symbols for Fax Numbers ......................................... 4-4
Fax Sending Settings .......................................................................... 4-4
Changing Fax Settings ............................................................................ 4-14
From a Windows Application............................................................. 4-14
From the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000/Vista: [Printers],
Windows 7: [Devices and Printers]) Folder ....................................... 4-15
Windows 98/Me Fax Properties............................................................... 4-17
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 FAX Properties and
FAX Printing Preferences ........................................................................ 4-28
FAX Properties.................................................................................. 4-28
FAX Printing Preferences.................................................................. 4-32
Canon Cover Sheet Editor....................................................................... 4-42
Installing and Uninstalling Cover Sheet Editor .................................. 4-43
Opening, Saving, and Closing a File................................................. 4-46
Creating an Original Cover Sheet ..................................................... 4-48
Printing a Cover Sheet ...................................................................... 4-69
Registering an Original Cover Sheet as a Template......................... 4-69

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5 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................. 5-1
Printer Problems........................................................................................ 5-2
Driver Problems......................................................................................... 5-5
Scanning Problems ................................................................................... 5-7
Installing and Uninstalling Problems........................................................ 5-13
6 Appendix......................................................................................................................... 6-1
Specifications ............................................................................................ 6-2
Printer Specifications .......................................................................... 6-2
Scanner Specifications........................................................................ 6-2
Glossary .................................................................................................... 6-3
Index........................................................................................................ 6-10

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Checking Installation............................................................................... 1-4
Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Software........................................... 1-5
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Removing the MF Drivers....................................... 1-5
Reinstalling the Software........................................ 1-6
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