Canon ImageCLASS MF4270 Safety guide

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Starter Guide
Please read this guide before operating this product.
After you nish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future
reference.

Unpacking the Machine
Remove all shipping tape and packing materials from the machine.
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When carrying the machine, grip the
handles on both left and right sides
of the machine and lift it carefully, as
shown in the illustration below.
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Contents
What You Can Do with the Machine��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2
Find Your Purpose on the Machine ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3
Set Up the Machine������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4
Do You Have Everything?.................................................................................................................................................................................4
Optional Components ................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Manuals for the machine ...........................................................................................................................................................................................5
Install Toner Cartridge.......................................................................................................................................................................................6
Set Up the Paper Cassette and Load Paper...............................................................................................................................................9
Connect the Power Cord, Turn On the Machine................................................................................................................................... 11
Set the Date and Time.................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Before FAX Setting ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 13
Connect Telephone Cables .......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Install Optional Handset ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14
If Necessary to Use Pulse Dialing ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Set the Machine for Sending Faxes������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 16
Entering Information................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Registering Sender Information................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Guidelines for Entering Information................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Set the Machine for Receiving Faxes ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18
Select the Receive Mode that Suits Your Needs ................................................................................................................................... 18
Set the Receive Mode..................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
About the Receiving Modes................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Software Settings with Computer�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 20
Types of Connection Between Computer and the Machine............................................................................................................ 20
Network Connection ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
USB Connection ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
About User Software CD ............................................................................................................................................................................... 21
MF Driver & Toolbox.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Bundled Program....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Manual........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Network Connection...................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Connect the Machine to a Network .................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Automatic Setting...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Manual Setting............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
Installation Procedure .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Checking the Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 27
USB Connection ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Installation Procedure .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 28
Checking the Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 31
Appendix��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 32
Uninstallation Procedure .............................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Uninstalling the MF Toolbox (USB Connection only).................................................................................................................................... 32
Uninstalling the MF Drivers.................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Using Online Help ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 33

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What You Can Do with the Machine
You can use the following functions with imageCLASS MF4270.
Depending on the country of purchase, some default values may vary and some settings may not be available.

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Find Your Purpose on the Machine
For using each function (COPY, FAX, PRINTER, SCANNER, PC FAXING, REMOTE UI), follow the settings in the
owchart below.
For example, when you use copy function only, follow“Necessary Settings”. When you use both copy and fax
functions, follow“Necessary Settings” and “Fax Settings”.

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Do You Have Everything?
Machine●Toner Cartridge●Power Cord●
Telephone Cable●Paper Cassette●Dust Cover●
Destination Labels●Document Feeder Tray●USB Cable●
Starter Guide (This Document)●
Basic Operation Guide●
User Software CD●
Limited Warranty Notice*●
* Not available depending on the country of
purchase
Handset Clamps●
Optional Components
Plugs with Pins●Handset●Handset Cradle●
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Manuals for the machine
Starter Guide: Machine set-up and software installation
(This Document)
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Basic Operation Guide: Basic operation features●
Reference Guide: Total operation features
Scanner Driver Guide : Scanner settings
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(User software CD)
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Install Toner Cartridge
1 Remove the toner cartridge from the bag.
Do not open the drum protective shutter (A).
2 Gently rock the toner cartridge several times
to evenly distribute the toner inside.
3 Place the toner cartridge on a at surface and
pull the seal completely out.
Do not pull the seal out at an angle.
If toner is adhered on the removed seal, be careful that
your hands or clothes do not get dirty from touching
the toner.
If your hands or clothes get dirty from touching the
toner, wash them immediately in cold water. Do not use
hot water. If you do, the toner may be set permanently.
4 Hold the front side of the operation panel with
your hands.
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5 Lift the scanning platform (A) until it is locked.
(You will hear an audible “click.”)
6 Hold the grip (A) on the right front side of the
toner cover.
7 Open the toner cover.
8 Hold the toner cartridge by its handle (A).
9 Insert the toner cartridge so that the
protrusion on the right side of the toner
cartridge (A) ts into the guide (B) located on
the right side of the machine and slide it down
parallel to the guide.
10 Push the toner cartridge to make sure it is
properly set in the machine.
11 Hold the grip (A) on the right front side of
the toner cover.
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12 Close the toner cover.
13 Lower the scanning platform.
Be careful not to get your ngers caught.
If you cannot close the toner cover, do not force it to
close. Open the cover and make sure the toner
cartridge is properly set in the machine.
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Set Up the Paper Cassette and Load Paper
1 Align the guides (B) on the both edges of the
paper cassette to the protrusions (A) inside
the machine.
Install the paper cassette with the front end tilted
upwards.
2 Push the paper cassette down until the hooks
(A) on both sides of the paper cassette engage
the protrusions (B) inside the machine.
3 Open the front panel of the paper cassette.
4 Slide out the paper guide rail (A).
5 Slide the side paper guides (A) to match the
size of paper.
6 Fan the paper stack and even the edges.
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7 Load the paper into the paper cassette with
the print side up. Make sure the paper stack
sits below the small n (A) on the side paper
guide.
8 Adjust the paper guide rail to match the size
of paper.
9 Close the front panel of the paper cassette.
10 Match up the edge of the dust cover (A) and
the edge of the paper cassette (B), and
place the cover on top of the cassette.
11 Attach the document feeder tray on the
document feeder.
The default paper size/type setting is <A4> and <PLAIN
PAPER>. When you load other size and/or type of paper,
change the paper size/type setting. For details, see
Chapter 2, “Document and Paper,” in the Reference
Guide.
For loading paper in the multi-purpose tray, see
Chapter 2, “Document and Paper,” in the Reference
Guide.
If a printout falls out of the output tray, extend the
output tray extension on the front side of the machine
and set the paper stopper upright.
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Set Up the Machine
Connect the Power Cord, Turn On the Machine
1 Connect the power cord into the rear socket on the back side of the machine and the wall outlet, and
press the [I] side of the main power switch (A) to ON.
2 The machine enters the standby mode.
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T E X T / P H O T O 1
Ex.
The LCD display turned o:
The machine may enter the sleep mode while you are setting up the machine. Press [Energy Saver] to turn the machine back
on and continue the setup.
<CLOSE COVER/TONER COVER> is displayed:
Make sure that the toner cover and scanning platform are closed properly. (See“Install Toner Cartridge,” on p. 6.)
<SET PAPER AGAIN/SET TONER AGAIN> is displayed:
Check the installation of the toner cartridge and the placement of the paper. (See “Install Toner Cartridge,” on p. 6 and“Set Up the
Paper Cassette and Load Paper,” on p. 9.)
This product emits low level magnetic ux. If you use a cardiac pacemaker and feel abnormalities, please move away from this
product and consult your doctor.
If you loaded paper other than A4, make sure to set the correct paper size in the machine. (See Chapter 2, “Document and Paper,”
in the Reference Guide.)
Any data stored in the memory, including received fax documents, will be deleted if you turn o the main power switch of the
machine.
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 ve seconds before you plug it in again.
Do not plug the machine into an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
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Set the Date and Time
Before using the machine, you MUST set the current date and time. The current date and time settings are
used as standard timer settings for functions that require them.
Entering Information
Numeric keys: Enters numbers.
[ ] or [ ]: Moves the cursor position.
[OK]: Conrms the entry.
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1 Press [Additional Functions].
2 Press [ ] or [ ] to select <9 TIMER
SETTINGS>, then press [OK].
3 Press [ ] or [ ] to select <1 DATE&TIME
SETTING>, then press [OK].
4 Use the numeric keys to enter the time (in 24-
hour/military time format) and date (day/
month/year), then press [OK].
Ex.
DATE&TIME SETTING
1 5 : 5 0 3 1 1 2 ´ 0 7
If you accidentally enter an incorrect number, press [ ]
or [ ] to move the cursor to the number that needs
correcting and overwrite it.
5 Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the standby
mode.
You can select one of the following three date formats
in <2 DATE TYPE SELECT>.
<DD/MM YYYY>
<YYYY MM/DD>
<MM/DD/YYYY>
By default, <4 DAYLIGHT SV.TIME> in the <9 TIMER
SETTINGS> menu is set to <ON>.
If you want to set <4 DAYLIGHT SV.TIME> in the <9
TIMER SETTINGS> menu to <OFF>, see Chapter 1,
“Before Using the Machine,” in the Reference Guide.
The LCD display turned o:
The machine may enter the sleep mode while you are
setting up the machine. Press [Energy Saver] to turn
the machine back on and continue the setup.
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Before FAX Setting
Connect Telephone Cables
Connect the supplied telephone cable to the telephone line jack (A) on the back side of the machine and the wall jack.
If you want to connect your own external telephone or telephone with built-in answering machine, connect it to
external device jack (B) on the back side of machine.
If you have the optional handset, connect the cable to the handset jack (C) on the back side of machine.
External telephone and handset are both available to connect together.
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Use a screwdriver to remove the covers on the left side
of the machine.
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Insert the plugs with pins (A) into the holes on the
handset cradle.
Do not insert the pins all the way into the plugs at this
point.
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Insert the plugs (with the cradle) into the holes on the
machine.
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Carefully push the pins into the plugs as far as they will
go.
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Place the handset on the cradle.
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Attach the handset clamps (A) to the back side of the
machine.
Before FAX Setting
Install Optional Handset

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By default, telephone line type on the machine is set to tone dialing. When you use tone dialing, skip
the following procedure.
When you use pulse dialing, follow the procedure below and change the telephone line type setting to
<ROTARY PULSE> on the machine.
If you do not know the type of telephone line you use, contact your local telephone company.
1 Press [Additional Functions].
2 Press [ ] or [ ] to select <6 FAX SETTINGS>, then press [OK].
3 Press [ ] or [ ] to select <2 USER SETTINGS>, then press [OK].
4 Press [ ] or [ ] to select <4 TEL LINE TYPE>, then press [OK].
5 Press [ ] or [ ] to select the telephone type, then press [OK].
<TOUCH TONE>: Tone dialing (Default)
<ROTARY PULSE>: Pulse dialing
6 Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the standby mode.
If Necessary to Use Pulse Dialing
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Set the handset cable (A) in the clamps, and close the
clamps.
If using the optional handset or an external telephone,
make sure to set the receive mode to <FaxTel> or
<MANUAL>. For how to set the receive mode, see “Set the
Receive Mode,” on p. 18.

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Set the Machine for Sending Faxes
Use the following keys to enter information in the machine.
You can enter the following characters in each input mode:
[1]
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]: Letter mode
[1]: Number mode
Press [ ] or [ ] to move the
cursor position.
Press [Clear] to delete the character at
the cursor position. Hold [Clear] to
delete the entire entry.
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The sender information you register in the machine appears in the header of each page received by
your recipient.
Registering Sender Information
Before sending documents, you MUST register your fax number, unit name, and the current date and time in
the machine.
Guidelines for Entering Information
1 Press [Additional Functions].
2 Press [ ] or [ ] to select <6 FAX
SETTINGS>, then press [OK].
3 Press [ ] or [ ] to select <2 USER
SETTINGS>, then press [OK].
4 Press [ ] or [ ] to select <1 UNIT
TELEPHONE #>, then press [OK].
5 Use the numeric keys to enter your fax
number (up to 20 digits including spaces),
then press [OK]. (For information on how to
enter characters, see p. 16.)
Ex.
UNIT TELEPHONE #
123XXXXXXX
You can enter a space, -, and + by pressing [#] key in <1
UNIT TELEPHONE #>.
6 Press [ ] or [ ] to select <2 USER
SETTINGS>, then press [OK].
7 Press [ ] or [ ] to select <2 UNIT
NAME>, then press [OK].
8 Use the numeric keys to enter the unit name
(up to 32 characters) (your name, company
name, etc.), then press [OK]. (For information
on how to enter characters, see p. 16.)
Ex.
U N I T N A M E [ A ]
Canon
9 Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the Standby
mode.
The LCD display turned o:
The machine may enter the sleep mode while you are
setting up the machine. Press [Energy Saver] to turn
the machine back on and continue the setup.
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Select the Receive Mode that Suits Your Needs
The receive mode determines how the machine responds to incoming faxes and voice calls. Select the mode
which is most suitable for you from the chart below. For details, see “About the Receiving Modes,” on p. 19.
The remote reception function is useful when the receive mode is set to <MANUAL> and connected to an external telephone.
You can receive faxes by picking up the external telephone and pressing a two-digit remote reception ID (the default setting is
25). For details, see Chapter 4, “Sending and receiving” in the Reference Guide.
Your telephone with built-in answering machine or answering machine must be connected directly to the machine for
<AnsMode> to work. (See “Connect Telephone Cables,” on p. 13.)
The external telephone must be connected to the machine for <FaxTel> or <MANUAL> to work. (See “Connect Telephone
Cables,” on p. 13.)
By default, <FaxOnly> is selected in <1 RX MODE>. If external telephone is connected to the machine and receives a fax or voice
call, the external telephone rings. You can answer the voice call while the external telephone is ringing.
For incoming ring to be disabled, press [Additional Functions] →<6 FAX SETTINGS> →<4 RX SETTINGS> →<2 INCOMING RING>
then select <OFF>.
Voice mail is not supported with <AnsMode>.
The <NET SWITCH> mode is available for certain countries only and requires subscription to a network switch service. Contact
your telephone company for availability.
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Set the Machine for Receiving Faxes
1 Press [Additional Functions].
2 Press [ ] or [ ] to select <6 FAX
SETTINGS>, then press [OK].
3 Press [ ] or [ ] to select <1 RX MODE>,
then press [OK].
4 Press [ ] or [ ] to select the receive
mode, then press [OK].
5 Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the standby
mode.
The LCD display turned o:
The machine may enter the sleep mode while you are
setting up the machine. Press [Energy Saver] to turn
the machine back on and continue the setup.
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