Canon imageCLASS MF4890dw Safety guide

Starter Guide
Read this guide first.
Read this guide first.
Please read this guide before operating this product. The remarks for important safety instructions are described in the Basic
Please read this guide before operating this product. The remarks for important safety instructions are described in the Basic
Operation Guide. After you finish reading the Starter Guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Operation Guide. After you finish reading the Starter Guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Preface
P.2
Installing the Machine
P.4
Configuring and
Connecting the Fax
P.20
Connecting to a Computer
and Installing the Drivers
P.14
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Checking the Supplied Accessories
Confirm that all the supplied accessories are contained in the box. If an item is missing or damaged, please contact the Canon
Authorized Service Facilities or the Canon Customer Care Center.
About the LAN and USB cable
The machine does not come with a LAN cable or a hub.
Have a LAN cable or a hub ready as needed.
• Please use LAN Cable of Category 5 twisted pair cable or
higher for support.
• When connecting the machine to a 100BASE-TX Ethernet
network, all the devices on the LAN must be compatible
with 100BASE-TX.
Supplied Toner Cartridge
• The included "Canon Cartridge 328 Starter" can print an
average yield of 1,000 sheets*.The average yield of the
replacement toner cartridge differs from the supplied toner
cartridge.
• To purchase replacement toner cartridges:
"Replacement Toner Cartridges" in the e-Manual
* The average yield is based on "ISO/IEC 19752" when printing A4
size paper with the default printing density.
User Software CD-ROM
The User Software CD-ROM contains the MF Drivers, MF
Toolbox, various software, and the e-Manual.*¹
MF Drivers
The MF Driver contains the Network Scan Utility*² (to use
to scan over a network) as well as printer, fax, and scanner
drivers.
MF Toolbox
The MF Toolbox provides a group of commands for you,
such as to open a scanned image in an application, send it
as an e-mail attachment file, and store it on the hard disk.
Miscellaneous Software
The User Software CD-ROM contains Presto! PageManager.
Install it from the [Custom Installation] option.
*1 See "Using the e-Manual" (P.26).
*2 Windows 7/8/Vista/XP only.
USB Cable*
Starter Guide
Power Cord
User Software CD-ROM
Speed Dial Label
(MF4890dw/MF4870dn/
MF4750 Only)
Handset Clamp
(MF4890dw/MF4870dn/
MF4750 Only)
Telephone Cable
Machine Unit
Limited Warranty Notice
The toner cartridge is already installed.
Wireless LAN Setting Guide
(MF4890dw/MF4720w Only)
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* The USB cable may not be supplied depending on the country where you purchased the machine.
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Checking the Supplied Accessories
Included Documents
Printed Manuals
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This manual
Starter Guide
This manual describes the configuration
and software installation.
Wireless LAN Setting Guide
(MF4890dw/MF4720w Only)
This manual explains the wireless LAN
setup procedures and troubleshooting
during the setup.
Manuals Included in the CD-ROM
e-Manual
This manual explains all the features of the machine,
and is categorized by subject. For details about using the
e-Manual, see “Using the e-Manual” (P.26).
MF Driver Installation Guide
This manual describes software installation.
Preface Installing the Machine
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Configuring and Connecting the Fax
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Removing the Packing Materials
Remove all the packing materials, such as orange tape. Packing materials may change in form or placement, or may be added or
removed without prior notice.
Establishing an Installation Site
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MF4870dn: 793 mm / 626 mm / 723 mm
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MF4820d: 793 mm / 590 mm / 696 mm
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Removing the Packing Materials
Proper Handling
Hold here.
Hold here.
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Connecting to a Computer and Installing the Drivers
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Configuring and Connecting the Fax
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Do not place the machine near the following:
• Alcohol, paint thinner, or other flammable substances ▶If flammable substances come into contact with electrical
parts inside the machine, this may result in a fire or electrical shock.
• Any medical equipment ▶Radio wave emitted from this machine may interfere with medical equipment.
• Surfaces that are unstable, subject to excessive vibration, objects that could block the ventilation slot, dampness
or dust, in direct sunlight or exposed to the elements, subject to high temperatures, open flames, and poor
ventilation ▶Installing the machine in locations with these characteristics may result in personal injury, fire, or
electric shock.
Ozone from the Unit
Although ozone is generated from the machine during operation, it does not have any affect on the human body.
However, if you intend to use the machine for long periods of time, ensure that the installation location is well
ventilated for a comfortable working environment.
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Do not remove
this packing
material yet.
• MF4890dw/MF4870dn/MF4750 • MF4820d/MF4720w
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Preparing the Toner Cartridge
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2
Protrusions
Left Side
Right Side
The plastic part
is also a packing
material. Be sure
to remove it.
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1
The length of the tape is
approximately 50 cm.
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2
Protrusions
Fit the protrusions on each side of the toner cartridge,
and then slide the toner cartridge into the machine.
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Preparing the Toner Cartridge
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Connecting to a Computer and Installing the Drivers
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Configuring and Connecting the Fax
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Shake 5 to 6 times.
Place on a flat surface.
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2
Check!
Are all the packing materials removed?
Packing materials
Sealing tape
Packing material
with a sheet
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Loading Paper
Loading Paper Other than A4 Size
The procedure here is for loading A4 size paper.To load paper other than A4 size, such as A5 or B5, see “Loading
Paper Other than A4 Size” (P.25) after finishing the initial settings.
Adjust the paper guides tightly to
the width and length of the paper.
Spread the paper guides a little wider
than the width and length of the paper.
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Loading Paper
Use the paper stopper when printing.
Pull out the paper stopper to prevent the paper
from falling out of the output tray.
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Connecting to a Computer and Installing the Drivers
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Configuring and Connecting the Fax
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Push out the output tray extension, and then pull it out.
Lift the paper stopper.
Check!
Make sure that the paper
stack does not exceed the
load limit guide.
Load Limit Guide
Push until the edge of the paper stack meets
the back of the paper cassette.
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Connecting the Handset (Option)
• MF4890dw • MF4870dn/MF4750
Push the pins in
only up to here.
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Connecting the Handset (Option)
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Connecting to a Computer and Installing the Drivers
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Configuring and Connecting the Fax
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Use wireless LAN to
connect computer?
(Can config. later.)
NoYes
Connecting the Power Cord
• Press [◀] or [▶] to move the
cursor to the left and right.
• Press [▲] or [▼] to change
the numeric value, or AM/
PM.
The factory default settings for time
display is set as 12-Hour.
Current Time Set.
01/01 2012 12:52 AM
(0:00-12:59)
OFF
Do not connect the USB cable.
Connect the cable when installing the software.
Make sure
that the
machine is
turned OFF.
Language
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditiona ...
English
French
Select Country/Region
Australia (AU)
New Zealand (NZ)
Other
Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight a
language, and then press [OK].
Enter the date and time, and then press [OK]. Select a connection method.
(MF4890dw/MF4720w only)
Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight a
region, and then press [OK].
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Connecting the Power Cord
Connect to the computer
via a wired LAN
Proceed to the next page.
Connect to the computer
via a USB cable
Proceed to the next page.
Do not connect to PC
Proceed to “Configuring
the Fax” (P.20).
Confirm the screen,
and then press [OK].
Connect to the computer via a
wireless LAN immediately.
Proceed to the next step.
Select <No> also when you connect to
the computer via a wireless LAN later.
Start from step 3on P.4 in the
Wireless LAN Setting Guide.
Current Time Set.
Must rechg. battery
for 24 hrs. to save
time settings.
After turning main
No
Yes
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Connecting to a Computer and Installing the Drivers
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Configuring and Connecting the Fax
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ON
Open toner cover;see
if orange packing
material is removed.
Next
Check that tape/tabs
are removed from
toner cartridge.
Next
Check that paper is
loaded in Drawer 1.
Next
Press [OK].
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Connecting to the Computer
Check! Choosing the Method to Connect the Machine to the Computer
First, you need to decide on the method you would like to connect your machine to the computer. Choose from the
following three options.
Connecting via a Wired LAN P.15
(MF4890dw/MF4870dn/MF4720w Only)
You can connect the machine to the computer through a
wired router. Use the LAN cables to connect the machine
to the wired router (or hub).
Make sure that there is an available port in the router to
connect the machine and the computer.
Have a LAN Cable of Category 5 twisted-pair cable or higher
ready.
LAN Cable
Wired Router
Connecting via a USB P. 18
You can connect the machine to the computer using a
USB cable. USB Cable
Connecting via a Wireless LAN See "Wireless LAN Setting Guide"
(MF4890dw/MF4720w Only)
You can connect the machine to the computer through a
wireless router*. Since it is connected wireless, no LAN
cables are needed.
* A wireless router (or access point) which supports
IEEE802.11b/g/n is required. Wireless Router
(Access Point)
If you do not sure whether your router is wired or wireless:
See the instruction manual provided with your network device, or contact the manufacturer.
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Connecting to the Computer
Are the computer and the router (or hub) properly
connected using a LAN cable?
For details, see the instruction manual provided with your
network device, or contact the manufacturer.
Have the network settings on the computer been
complete?
If the computer is not properly configured, you may not
use the wired LAN connection even after completing the
following settings.
NOTE
• You cannot connect both the wired LAN and wireless
LAN at the same time.
• When you connect to a network environment that
is not security protected, your personal information
could be disclosed to third parties. Please use
caution.
• If you connect through a LAN in the office, contact
your network administrator.
If the IP address on this machine has been changed:
If the machine is on the same subnet as the computer,
the connection is maintained.
* If you want to manually configure the IP address:
If you have set a static IP address to the IP address of the
computer, manually configure a static IP Address.
"Setting the IP Address" in the e-Manual
Wait for approximately 2 minutes.
The IP address will be automatically configured.*
Router
(or Hub)
LAN Cable
Internet Router
LAN Cable
1Wired LAN Connection
Check the following first.
2Wired LAN Connection
Connect the LAN cable.
The machine does not come with a LAN cable, router, or a hub. Have LAN Cable of Category 5 twisted pair cable or
higher ready.
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Connecting to the Computer
3Wired LAN Connection
Install the software.
Install the MF Drivers and the MF Toolbox. Make sure that the machine is turned ON, and log on to Windows as a
user with administrative privileges. Shut down all applications that are running. See the e-Manual for details about
installation.
NOTE
• If you are operating in the IPv6 environment, you may not install the software following the procedures below. See “Installing
the MF Drivers on the WSD Network” in the e-Manual.
• You may not use the scan function in the IPv6 environment.
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
• Follow the instructions on the screen to continue.
• We ask for the user’s cooperation for the Product
Extended Survey Program. For details, see the
descriptions on the screen.
Computer connection via the
wired LAN is now complete.
◀
◀
Select
Select
✔
✔
◀
◀
Click!
Click!
• Take the CD-ROM out, if necessary.
• Printer, fax, scanner drivers and MF Toolbox
will be installed.
• Select [Custom Installation] to install Presto!
PageManager and the e-Manual.
If the screen is not correctly displayed:
• Windows XP/Server 2003
[Start] Menu →[Run] →enter [D:\MInst.exe*]
→[OK]
• Windows Vista/7/Server 2008
[Start] Menu →[Search programs and files]
(or [Start Search]) →enter [D:\MInst.exe*] →
press the [Enter] key
• Windows 8/Server 2012
Right-click the lower-left corner of the screen
→[Run] →enter [D:\MInst.exe*] →[OK]
* The CD-ROM drive name is indicated as "D:" in this
manual.
◀
◀
Click!
Click!

User Software CD-ROM
▲
Proceed to P.20
to configure the fax.
Click!
Click!
▶
▶
◀
◀
Select
Select
✔
✔
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Connecting to the Computer
1USB Connection
Install the software.
Install the MF Drivers and the MF Toolbox. Make sure that the machine is turned ON, and log on to Windows as a
user with administrative privileges. Shut down all applications that are running. See the e-Manual for details about
installation.

Do not connect the USB cable yet.
Connect the USB cable after installing the MF Drivers and the MF Toolbox.
If you already connected the USB cable:
Windows 7/8: 0Disconnect the USB cable from the computer, 1and then
proceed to step .
Windows Vista/XP: 0If the dialog box on the right appears, disconnect the
USB cable from the computer*, 1click [Cancel], 2and then proceed to
step .
* If the USB cable is disconnected and the dialog box disappears, proceed to step .For Windows Vista/XP
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• Printer, fax, scanner drivers and MF Toolbox
will be installed.
• Select [Custom Installation] to install Presto!
PageManager and the e-Manual.
If the screen is not correctly displayed:
• Windows XP/Server 2003
[Start] Menu →[Run] →enter [D:\MInst.exe*]
→[OK]
• Remove the CD-ROM, if necessary.
• Follow the instructions on the screen to continue.
• We ask for the user’s cooperation for the Product
Extended Survey Program. For details, see the
descriptions on the screen.
◀
◀
Select
Select
✔
✔
◀
◀
Click!
Click!
◀
◀
Click!
Click!

User Software CD-ROM
▲
• Windows Vista/7/Server 2008
[Start] Menu →[Search programs and files]
(or [Start Search]) →enter [D:\MInst.exe*] →
press the [Enter] key
• Windows 8/Server 2012
Right-click the lower-left corner of the screen
→[Run] →enter [D:\MInst.exe*] →[OK]
* The CD-ROM drive name is indicated as "D:" in this
manual.
Proceed to P.18
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Configuring and Connecting the Fax
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Connecting to the Computer
Computer connection via the USB is now complete.
2 USB Connection
Connect the USB cable.
After installing the software, such as MF Driver, connect the USB cable. Make sure the software is installed first.
Flat Connector
Connect to the computer.
Square Connector
Connect to the machine.
Proceed to P.20 to configure the fax.
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Configuring the Fax
(MF4890dw/MF4870dn/MF4750 Only)
Set Up 1 Register the Fax Number and Unit Name
• Enter the telephone number using the numeric
keys.
• Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight <Apply>, and then
press [OK].
• If you select <Set up Later>, the receive mode
will be set to <Auto>.
• To reconfigure the settings, select [Menu] →
<Fax TX Settings> →<Fax Setup Guide>.
• Do not operate the machine when this screen
appears and proceed to the next page.
• By referring to "EnteringText" (P.35), enter the unit
name.
• Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight <Apply>, and then
press [OK].
Registered information will be printed on the recipient's
paper.
The fax number and unit name registered here will
be printed on the recipient's paper as the sender
information.
Register unit name.
(Sender name,
company name, etc.)
*Next Screen: Press OK
Register Unit Name
ABC
<Apply>
Entry Mode: A
Perform fax setup?
Set up Now
Set up Later
Set the RX mode.
Answer the following
questions to select
the appropriate mode.
*Next Screen: Press OK
Register the unit
telephone number for
this machine.
*Next Screen: Press OK
Register Unit Tel No.
031234567
<Apply>
+
Register Unit Tel. No.
031234567
<Apply>
+
Register Unit Name
ABC
<Apply>
Entry Mode: A
01/01/201202:07PM FAX 123XXXXXXX CANON P.0001
Sent Time Page Number
Fax Number
Unit Name
Number's Type
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