Canon MF7280 - ImageCLASS B/W Laser User manual

Network Quick Start Guide
Network Quick Start Guide
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imageCLASS
MF7280
Network Quick
Start Guide

Manuals for the Machine
The manuals for this machine are divided as follows. Please refer to them for detailed information.
Guides with this symbol are printed manuals.
CD-ROM
Guides with this symbol are PDF manuals included on the
accompanying CD-ROM. (See footnote.)
•Machine Set-Up
•Driver Installation Starter Guide
•Quick Reference for Basic Operations Easy Operation Guide
•Basic Operations
•Troubleshooting Reference Guide
•Copying Instructions Copying Guide
•Sending Instructions Sending Guide
•Fax Instructions Facsimile Guide
•Setting Up the Network Connection and
Installing the CD-ROM Software Network Quick Start Guide
(This Document)
•Remote User Interface Instructions Remote UI Guide
CD-ROM
•Network Connectivity and Setup Instructions Network Guide
CD-ROM
•PCL/UFR II Printer Instructions PCL/UFR II Printer Guide
CD-ROM
•PCL Printer Driver Installation and
Instructions PCL Driver Guide
CD-ROM
•UFR II Printer Driver Installation and
Instructions UFR II Driver Guide
CD-ROM
•Fax Driver Installation and Instructions Fax Driver Guide
CD-ROM
•To view the manual 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).
•The machine illustration on the cover may differ slightly from your machine.

How This Manual Is Organized
Connecting the Machine to a Network
Installing Software
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Considerable effort has been made to make sure that this manual is free of inaccuracies and omissions. However, as we are constantly improving our
products, if you need an exact specification, please contact Canon.

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Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Symbols Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Buttons Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Abbreviations Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Legal Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Disclaimers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
User Manual CD-ROM Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Using The CD-ROM Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Chapter 1 Connecting the Machine to a Network
Setting Up the Network Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Settings Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Connecting the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Connecting to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Connecting to a USB Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Chapter 2 Installing Software
User Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
UFR II Printer Kit/Super G3 FAX Board CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
PCL Printer Kit CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Software Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Installing a Printer and/or Fax Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Installing Canon Font Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Installing NetSpot Device Installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Installing Canon LPR2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19

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Preface
Thank you for purchasing the Canon imageCLASS MF7280. Please read this manual
thoroughly before operating the machine to familiarize yourself with its capabilities, and to
make the most of its many functions. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for
future reference.
How to Use This Manual
Symbols Used in This Manual
The following symbols are used in this manual to explain procedures, restrictions,
handling precautions, and instructions that should be observed for safety.
CAUTION Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to
persons, or damage to property if not performed correctly. To use the
machine safely, always pay attention to these cautions.
IMPORTANT Indicates operational requirements and restrictions. Be sure to read
these items carefully to operate the machine correctly, and avoid
damage to the machine.
NOTE Indicates a clarification of an operation, or contains additional
explanations for a procedure. Reading these notes is highly
recommended.
Buttons Used in This Manual
The following symbols and button names are a few examples of how buttons to be
pressed are expressed in this manual:
•Buttons on Computer Operation Screens: [Button Name]
Examples: [OK]
[Start] menu
[CD-ROM] icon

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Abbreviations Used in This Manual
Microsoft®Windows®98 operating system: Windows 98
Microsoft®Windows®Millennium Edition operating system: Windows Me
Microsoft®Windows NT® 4.0 operating system: Windows NT
Microsoft®Windows®2000 operating system: Windows 2000
Microsoft®Windows®XP operating system: Windows XP
Microsoft®Windows Server™ 2003 operating system: Windows Server 2003
Microsoft®Windows®operating system: Windows

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Legal Notices
Trademarks
Canon, the Canon logo, imageCLASS, and NetSpot are registered trademarks of
Canon Inc. in the United States and may also be trademarks or registered
trademarks in other countries.
Adobe is trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Windows Server is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and
other countries.
PCL, PCL5, and PCL6 are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company.
Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation.
Other products and company names herein may be the trademarks of their
respective owners.
Copyright
Copyright 2006 by Canon Inc. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any
information storage or retrieval system 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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User Manual CD-ROM Menu
The User Manual CD-ROM Menu is software that enables you to select and view
PDF Manuals included on the CD-ROM via your computer screen. Follow the
instructions below to use the User Manual CD-ROM Menu.
System Requirements
The User Manual CD-ROM Menu can be used in the following system
environments.
IMPORTANT
Depending on the configuration of your computer, some functions may not operate
correctly. If the PDF manual does not open from the CD-ROM Menu, open the PDF file
directly from the [english] folder on the User Manual CD-ROM.
Windows
Operating
System
Windows 98
Windows Me
Windows NT (Service Pack 3 or later)
Windows 2000 (Service Pack 3 or later)
Windows XP (Service Pack 1a or later)
Windows Server 2003
Memory The memory required to run the above operating systems.
Computer A computer that can run the above operating systems.
Display A resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels or higher.

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Using The CD-ROM Menu
This section describes how to use the CD-ROM Menu. When you insert the User
Manual CD-ROM provided into the CD-ROM drive, the Language Selection screen
is displayed. Clicking [English] on this screen displays the following menu.
b c
a
aBROWSE MANUAL
You can read any of the listed guides by
clicking on the desired guide. After clicking on
the desired guide, Acrobat Reader starts, and
the PDF manual is displayed.
bRETURN
Return to the Language Selection screen.
cEXIT
Exit the CD-ROM menu.

CHAPTER
1-1
1
Connecting the Machine to a
Network
This chapter describes how to connect the machine to a computer or network so you can print
from the machine.
Setting Up the Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Settings Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Connecting the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Connecting to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Connecting to a USB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Setting Up the Network Connection
1-2
Connecting the Machine to a Network
1
Setting Up the Network Connection
Before using the machine in a network environment, it is necessary to perform the
following setup procedures.
Settings Flowchart
Connect the cables required for your
environment. (See p.1-3 through 1-6.)
Network Connection
Connecting to
a network
Using the
USB cable
Set the date and time, and the System
Manager settings for management operations.
(See the Reference Guide.)
Environment Settings
Set the necessary network and server
settings. (See the Network Guide.)
Network Settings
Install a printer driver on personal computers.
Install any utility software that may be
necessary for your environment. (See Chapter 2.)
Printer Driver Installation

Connecting the Machine 1-3
Connecting the Machine to a Network
1
Connecting the Machine
This section describes how to connect the machine to a computer or network, and
describes the types of connection and cables you can use.
The machine can be connected to a computer or network with a USB (Universal
Serial Bus) cable or 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet cable.
CAUTION
When connecting the interface cable or network cable, be sure to observe the
following precautions in order to avoid electrical shock.
- Turn OFF the main power switch before disconnecting the power cord from the
power outlet. (See Chapter 1, “Before You Start Using This Machine,” in the
Reference Guide.)
- Turn OFF the computer and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
IMPORTANT
• External USB devices (i.e. memory, keyboard, mouse, etc.) are not supported.
• A USB cable or a network cable is not included in this package. Please obtain a suitable
cable for your computer or network.

Connecting the Machine
1-4
Connecting the Machine to a Network
1
Connecting to a Network
Connect the machine’s RJ-45 connector to a hub port using a Category 5 twisted
pair LAN cable.
IMPORTANT
You cannot use the machine as a repeater, bridge, or gateway.
NOTE
• The machine can automatically detect the type of Ethernet (10Base-T or 100Base-TX).
• If you are using a mixed 10Base-T/100Base-TX environment, devices on the network
(hubs, routers, etc.) must support the mixed environment. For more information, consult
your local authorized Canon dealer.
• After connecting the network cable, perform the following operations. (For more
information, see the relevant descriptions.)
- Set the date and time, and System Manager settings. (See Chapter 5, “System
Manager Settings,” in the Reference Guide.)
- Set the network settings. (See the Network Guide.)
- Install a printer driver if necessary. (See Chapter 2, “Installing Software.”)
Hub
Ethernet Cable
PC with
100Base-TX Connector
PC with
10Base-T Connector

Connecting the Machine 1-5
Connecting the Machine to a Network
1
Connecting to a USB Interface
You can connect the machine to a computer with a USB port via a USB cable. The
machine is USB 2.0 High-Speed compatible. The printer drivers, USB class driver,
and utility that matches the operating system on your computer will be installed. For
more information on installing the printer driver and the utility software included on
the CD-ROM, see Chapter 2, “Installing Software.”
CAUTION
If you connect or disconnect the USB cable while the main power switch is ON,
do not touch the metal parts around the connector, as this may result in
electrical shock.
USB Port
USB Cable
USB Connector
Printer Driver Software

Connecting the Machine
1-6
Connecting the Machine to a Network
1
IMPORTANT
• Do not connect or disconnect the USB cable in the following situations, as it may cause
your computer or the machine to operate poorly:
- When installing the printer driver
- When the computer is booting up
- When printing
• If you disconnect the USB cable with the computer or machine’s main power switch ON,
always wait at least five seconds before reconnecting the cable. Immediately
reconnecting the cable may cause your computer or machine to operate poorly.
• When the machine is connected to a personal computer via the USB cable, you will not
be able to use some of the utilities. (See Chapter 2, “Installing Software.”)
NOTE
• If the machine is connected to a computer with a USB cable, you can print a document
from your computer using the printer driver, or send a fax from your computer using the
fax driver.
• You cannot specify the computer connected to the machine through a USB connection as
a destination of the Send jobs or forwarding jobs. Also, with that computer, you cannot
use the Remote UI.
• The appropriate USB interface differs depending on the operation system of the
connected computer as follows. For more information, consult your local authorized
Canon dealer or call the Canon Support Center at 1-800-828-4040.
- Windows 98/Me: USB Full-Speed (USB 1.1 equivalent)
- Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed/USB Full-Speed (USB 1.1
equivalent)

CHAPTER
2-1
2
Installing Software
This chapter describes how to install the software on the User Software CD-ROMs
(CD-ROMs) supplied with your machine.
User Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
UFR II Printer Kit/Super G3 FAX Board CD-ROM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
PCL Printer Kit CD-ROM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Software Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Installing a Printer and/or Fax Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Installing Canon Font Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Installing NetSpot Device Installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Installing Canon LPR2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19

User Software
2-2
Installing Software
2
User Software
This section provides a list of the contents of the User Software CD-ROMs, along
with a brief explanation of which software you should install.
UFR II Printer Kit/Super G3 FAX Board CD-ROM
The CD-ROMs contain the following software and documents:
■UFR II Printer Driver
Install this software to use the UFR (Ultra Fast Rendering) print functions of the machine.
■USB Class Driver
Install this software to connect your computer and the machine via a USB cable.
■Canon LPR2
Install this software to print in the TCP/IP network environment.
■NetSpot Device Installer
Install this software to specify the initial settings for various devices connected to a
network from your computer.
■UFR II Driver Guide
Read this guide to learn how to install and use the UFR II printer driver.
■Fax Driver
Install this software to use the machine to transmit jobs as a facsimilie.
■Fax Driver Guide
Read this guide to learn how to install and use the Fax driver, and how to design cover
sheets for outgoing fax jobs.

User Software 2-3
Installing Software
2
PCL Printer Kit CD-ROM
■PCL Printer Driver
Install this software to use the PCL (Printer Control Language) print functions of the
machine.
■USB Class Driver
Install this software to connect your computer and the machine via a USB cable.
■Canon Font Manager
Install this software to manage fonts and to view them accurately on your computer.
■PCL Driver Guide
Read this guide to learn how to install and use the PCL printer driver.
System Requirements
These CD-ROMs are designed for use with Windows 98/Me, Windows NT, or
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 computers.

Software Installation Instructions
2-4
Installing Software
2
Software Installation Instructions
This section describes how to install the printer driver and other software included
on the CD-ROMs.
Installing a Printer and/or Fax Driver
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].
• For Windows NT/2000/XP/Server 2003, log on as Administrator to install the software.
• Make sure the machine is turned on before connecting the USB cable.
NOTE
• The UFR II printer driver is not available for Windows NT.
• In Windows NT, you cannot print and send a fax from your computer through a USB
connection.
• In Windows NT, you cannot use the Installer to install the PCL printer and fax drivers.
Double-click the [Setup.exe] icon in the PCL or FAX\us_eng folder on the CD-ROMs to
install the drivers.
• You cannot use the Installer to install the fax driver through the USB connection.
Double-click the [Setup.exe] icon in the FAX\us_eng folder on the UFR II Printer Kit/
Super G3 FAX Board CD-ROM to install the driver.
• In a USB environment, you cannot set up the printer configuration automatically or use
the Job Accounting feature.
• The following procedure is an example using the Installer on the UFR II Printer Kit/Super
G3 FAX Board CD-ROM.