Canon imageCLASS MF5550 Manual

Set-Up Sheet
Set-Up Sheet
Thank you for purchasing Canon imageCLASS MF5550.
To get your machine ready for use, please follow the instructions in this sheet before referring to any other documentation.
Unpack the machine and its components.
Check that you have the following:
●Machine
●Cassette extension ●Extension cover
●Cartridge
●Power cord
●USB cable
●Telephone cable
●imageCLASS MF5500 Series User Software CD (MF5550/MF5530 Main Menu, NewSoft
Presto! PageManager, ScanSoft Omnipage SE, Software Guide)
●Documentation (Set-Up Sheet, Basic Guide, Facsimile Guide, Registration Card, Limited
Warranty Note, Limited Warranty Note for Cartridge X25)
●Destination labels

Remove the shipping materials and install the cassette.
1Place the machine on a flat surface.
2Remove all shipping tapes from the exterior of the machine.
3Open the document feeder tray.
4Pull out the paper cassette completely. 5Attach the cassette extension to the cassette.
6Attach the extension cover on the back of the
machine.
7Insert the paper cassette back into the
machine.

Install the cartridge.
4Pull open the front cover by the indentations
on both sides of the machine.
1Remove the cartridge from the bag. Keep the
bag in a safe place for future use.
2Gently rock the cartridge several times to
evenly distribute the toner inside.
3Hold the cartridge on a flat stable surface with
one hand, and break the tab ➀and pull out
the seal ➁completely with the other hand.
Instructions
Arrow Mark
5Hold the cartridge so that the instructions are
facing up, and insert it in the machine
horizontally as far as it will go.
6Close the front cover of the machine.

Connect the telephone cable and any necessary external device.
Connect the power cord.
1Plug the power cord into the rear socket ➀.Then connect the other end of the cord
to the wall outlet ➁.
You can connect an external
device if necessary (optional).
Connect the telephone cable
to the wall jack.
zTelephone or answering machine
Connect external devices as follows:
zTelephone and answering machine
Telephone
line Machine
Telephone or
answering machine
= Telephone line jack
= External device jack
zBuilt-in computer modem and telephone
Telephone
line Machine Computer
Telephone
TELLINE
Telephone
line Machine Answering Telephone
TELLINE
machine
Turn over to
continue
Turn over to
continue

2When you connect the machine, the following messages should appear in the LCD.
IMPORTANT
●For important safety instructions on installation and handling of the machine, see p.xiii of the Basic Guide.
NOTE
●Make sure the correct paper size is specified in the machine. For details, see p. 2-7 of the Basic Guide.
Set the fax receive mode.
1Press [FAX] ➀.
2Press [Receive Mode] ➁.
3Press []or []➂to select the fax
receive mode.
Select from the following:
- <FAX ONLY MODE> to automatically receive faxes only.Voice calls will be
disconnected.
- <MANUAL MODE> for the machine to ring for fax and voice calls. Fax calls must be
answered manually.
- <ANS. MACHINE MODE> to receive faxes automatically and route voice calls to an
answering machine connected to your machine.
- <DRPD> to distinguish between fax and voice calls by using Distinctive Ring Pattern
Detection.
4Press [Set] ➃to return to the standby mode.
NOTE
●For details on fax receive modes, see p. 5-1 of the Facsimile Guide.
●Before using your machine, you need to make sure it is set for your telephone line type.
For details, see p. 2-6 of the Facsimile Guide.
Approx. 7 seconds
4
12 3

4Pinch and slide the side paper end guides to
match the size of paper.
Hook
5Even out the edges of the paper stack.
Make sure the height of the paper stack does
not exceed the limit marks .
6Insert the paper cassette back into the
machine as far as it will go.
Load paper.
1Pull out the paper cassette completely.
3Load the paper into the cassette. Make sure
the paper stack sits below the hooks.
Hooks
2Pinch and slide the rear paper end guide to
match the size of paper.
NOTE
●If you do not completely insert the cassette into the machine, paper jams may occur.

Install the software and connect the machine to your computer.
IMPORTANT
●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].
NOTE
●The instructions below are for Windows XP. For Windows 98/Me/2000, see the Software Guide.
●For Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator to install the software.
1Turn on your computer.
2Quit any open applications, including virus checking software.
3Insert the imageCLASS MF5500 Series User Software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
4When the Canon MF5550/MF5530 Main Menu screen appears, click [Install Software].
●If the Main Menu screen is not displayed, on the Windows desktop, click [Start] ➝[My Computer].
Open the CD-ROM icon, then double-click [setup (setup.exe)].
5When the Canon Multi-function Printers InstallShield Wizard screen appears, click
[Next >] and follow the instructions on the screen.

6When the installation is complete, click [Finish] to close the InstallShield Wizard ➀.
When prompted to connect the USB cable, click [OK] ➁.
7Make sure the machine’s power is turned on, and connect the cable to the USB port
on the back of the machine.Then connect the other end of the cable to the USB port
on your computer. Click [Exit] to close the MF5550/MF5530 Main Menu. Remove the
imageCLASS MF5500 Series User Software CD from the CD-ROM drive and store it in
a safe place.
Congratulations! You have now completed setting up your
machine.
Where to go from here...
Once you have completed all steps in this sheet, see the Basic Guide for basic operations
of all functions of your machine.
If after reading the Basic Guide you require more detailed information, see the Facsimile
Guide or Software Guide (included in the CD-ROM).
NOTE
●Remember to register your machine to ensure product support.
The serial number is located on the back of the machine.
Part no. FA7-5198 (010)
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
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