Canon imageCLASS MF6540 Quick start guide

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The manuals for this machine are divided as follows. Please refer to them for detailed information.
●To view the manuals in PDF format, Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader/Acrobat is required. If Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader/Acrobat is not installed on your system,
please download it from the Adobe Systems Incorporated website (http://www.adobe.com).
●Considerable effort has been made to make sure that the manuals for the machine are free of inaccuracies and omissions. However, as we are constantly
improving our products, if you need an exact specification, please contact Canon.
●The machine illustration on the cover may differ slightly from your machine.
Read this manual first. Read this manual next. Read the sections of these manuals that correspond to
your intended use.
Starter Guide Basic Operation Guide Reference Guide Scanner Driver Guide
Read this manual to learn the
required settings and connections
before using the machine.
Read this manual to learn
information about basic operations
and machine functions.
Read this manual to learn detailed
information about advanced
machine operations and functions,
and how to customize machine
settings.
Read this manual to learn how
to use the machine as a local
scanner.
●What you can do with the
machine
●Machine setup
●Connection and settings before
using the machine
●Connecting the machine to a
network
●Software installation
●Safety instructions
●Copying
●Sending and receiving faxes
●Printing and scanning
●Maintenance
●Specifications
●Advanced features
●Network settings
●Remote user interface
●System settings
●Troubleshooting
●System requirements
●Scanning procedure
●How to solve scanning
problems
(Located on User Software CD) (Located on User Software CD)
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Trademarks
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Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or
other countries.
All other product and brand names are registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.
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manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Canon Inc.
Disclaimers
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
CANON INC. MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT AS
PROVIDED HEREIN, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEREOF, WARRANTIES AS TO MARKETABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF USE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. CANON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS
MATERIAL.

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Manuals for the Machine ................................................................................i
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How to Use This Guide................................................................................ vii
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1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1-1
Where to Find Help.................................................................................... 1-2
System Requirements ............................................................................... 1-3
Checking Installation ................................................................................. 1-4

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2 Scanning a Document ................................................................................................... 2-1
Scanning with [Start] on the Machine ........................................................ 2-3
Setting the Scanning Function for [Start]................................................... 2-4
Setting up an application which has been registered to
MF Toolbox ......................................................................................... 2-4
Setting up other applications which have not been registered to
MF Toolbox ......................................................................................... 2-5
Scanning with the MF Toolbox .................................................................. 2-7
MF Toolbox Settings.................................................................................. 2-9
Scanner Settings................................................................................. 2-9
Save Scanned Image to.................................................................... 2-11
External Program (Mail Program)...................................................... 2-13
Confirmation of the Scanned Image and Exif Settings
(Confirm the Scanned Image) ........................................................... 2-13
Scanning an Image from an Application.................................................. 2-15
Creating One PDF File from Two or More Pages.................................... 2-16

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Scanning a Large Document ................................................................... 2-18
Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF ........................... 2-20
Switching between Simple Mode and Advanced Mode .................... 2-20
Using Simple Mode ........................................................................... 2-20
Using Advanced Mode ...................................................................... 2-23
Specifying the Parameters of a Scan................................................ 2-24
Advanced Mode Settings .................................................................. 2-26
Determining Resolution..................................................................... 2-41
Scanning with the WIA Driver.................................................................. 2-42
Scanning from the [Scanner and Camera Wizard] Dialog Box
(Windows XP Only) ........................................................................... 2-42
Scanning from the [Windows FAX & Scan] Dialog Box
(Windows Vista Only)........................................................................ 2-45
Scanning from Windows Photo Gallery (Windows Vista Only) ......... 2-47
Scanning from an Application (Windows XP/Vista Only) .................. 2-48

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3Troubleshooting............................................................................................................. 3-1
Scanning Problems ................................................................................... 3-2
Installing and Uninstalling Problems.......................................................... 3-7
4 Appendix......................................................................................................................... 4-1
Scanner Specifications .............................................................................. 4-2
Glossary .................................................................................................... 4-3
Index.......................................................................................................... 4-9

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The following symbols are used throughout the manuals for the machine and indicate the warnings, cautions and notes you should
keep in mind when using the machine.
WARNING
Indicates a warning that may lead to death or serious injury if not observed.
CAUTION
Explains how to avoid actions that could injure you or damage your machine.
NOTE
Explains operating restrictions and how to avoid minor difficulties.
In addition, this guide uses a distinctive notation to identify buttons:
– Menu items you select and the buttons you press on the screen appear in square brackets: [Preferences].