Canon Color imageCLASS MF8280Cw User manual

Getting Started
Getting Started
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Please read this guide before operating this product. The remarks for important safety instructions are described in the Basic
Operation Guide. After you nish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Preface
P. 2
Installing the Machine
P. 4
Conguring and
Connecting the Fax
P. 24
Connecting to a Computer
and Installing the Drivers
P. 12
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2
3
4

2
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Conrm 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.
User Software CD-ROM
The User Software CD-ROM contains the MF Drivers, MF
Toolbox, various software, and e-Manual.
Depending on the operating system you are using, some
functions of the driver software included in the CD-ROM may
not be usable. The newest software is posted on the Canon
web site. Please verify the operating environment etc. and
download the appropriate software if required.
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The MF Driver contains the Network Scan Utility (to use
to scan over a network) as well as printer, fax, and scanner
drivers.
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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 le, and store it on the hard disk.
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The User Software CD-ROM contains Presto! PageManager.
Install it from the [Custom Installation] option.
 See “Using the e-Manual” (P. 33).
 Windows XP/Vista/7/8 only.
About the LAN and USB cables
The machine does not come with a LAN cable, USB cable,
or a hub. Have cables or a hub ready as necessary.
 Make sure that the USB cable you use has
the following mark.
 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.
Wireless LAN Setting Guide
Basic Operation Guide
PRINTED IN KOREA
Power Cord
User Software CD-ROM
Shortcut key label
Limited Warranty Notice
Telephone Cable
Registration Card
Machine Unit
The toner cartridge is already installed.
Legal dust cover
Getting Started
Starter Guide
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3
Checking the Supplied Accessories
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Printed Manuals
Starter Guide
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PRINTED IN KOREA
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This manual describes the
conguration and software installation.

This manual explains the wireless LAN
setup procedures and troubleshooting
during the setup.
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This manual describes the basic use
of the machine.
Manuals Included in the CD-ROM
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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. 33).
Displaying the e-Manual from the CD-ROM
 For Windows
Insert the User Software CD-ROM in your computer, click [Manuals],
and then click [e-Manual].
If the User Software CD-ROM has been already inserted in your
computer and [Manuals] is not displayed, remove the CD-ROM and
insert it again.
 For Macintosh
After installing e-Manual using the User Software CD-ROM, double-
click [index.html] in the saved [MF Guide] folder.

This manual describes how to install the MF Drivers, MF Toolbox, and
software included on the User Software CD-ROM.
Preface Installing the Machine
2
Connecting to a Computer and Installing the Drivers
31
Configuring and Connecting the Fax
4

4
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.
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1
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Are all the packing materials removed?
Packing materials with tapeTape
4
Hold here.
Hold here.
Cap
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5
Removing the Packing Materials
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= 4" (100 mm)
 48 3/8" (1,229 mm)
 26 1/2" (674 mm)
 31 1/2" (801 mm)
Preface Installing the Machine
21
Connecting to a Computer and Installing the Drivers
3
Configuring and Connecting the Fax
4
Do not place the machine near the following:
 Alcohol, paint thinner, or other ammable substances ▶ If ammable substances come into contact with electrical
parts inside the machine, this may result in a re 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 ames, and poor
ventilation ▶ Installing the machine in locations with these characteristics may result in personal injury, re, or
electric shock.
Ozone from the Unit
Although ozone is generated from the machine during operation, it does not have any aect 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.
2 3

6
Preparing the Toner Cartridge
1
5
2
Supplied Toner Cartridges
 The average yield is 800 sheets for the included K (Black) toner cartridge, and the composite yield is 800 sheets
for the included C (Cyan), M (Magenta), and Y (Yellow) toner cartridges. The average yield of replacement toner
cartridges dier from the supplied toner cartridges.
 To purchase replacement toner cartridges:
“About Replacement Toner Cartridges” in the e-Manual
 The average yield is based on “ISO/IEC 19798” when printing A4 size paper with the default printing density.
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Are all the packing materials removed?
Sealing Tape

7
Preparing the Toner Cartridge
Preface Installing the Machine
21
Connecting to a Computer and Installing the Drivers
3
Configuring and Connecting the Fax
4
3 4
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Write down the serial number and purchase date on the back cover of the Basic Operation Guide enclosed in the
package. You need this information when contacting your local authorized Canon dealer or Canon Customer Care
Center.
The serial number is indicated on the rating label
located on the back side of the machine (a character
string of 3 letters and a 5-digit number).
Write down the information here (on
the back cover of the Basic Operation
Guide).
FT6-0109 (000) XXXXXXXXXX © CANON INC. 2013 PRINTED IN CHINA
CANON INC.
30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan
CANON MARKETING JAPAN INC.
16-6, Konan 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8011, Japan
CANON U.S.A., INC.
One Canon Park, Melville, NY 11747, U.S.A.
CANON EUROPA N.V.
Bovenkerkerweg 59, 1185 XB Amstelveen, The Netherlands
CANON CHINA CO. LTD.
15F Jinbao Building No.89, Jinbao Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100005, PRC
CANON SINGAPORE PTE LTD
1 HarbourFront Avenue, #04-01 Keppel Bay Tower, Singapore 098632
CANON AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
1 Thomas Holt Drive, North Ryde, Sydney NSW 2113, Australia
CANON GLOBAL WORLDWIDE SITES
http://www.canon.com/
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Serial Number

8
Loading Paper
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The procedure here is for loading Letter size paper. To load paper other than Letter size, such as Legal or
Statement, see “Loading Paper Other than Letter Size” (P. 28) after nishing the initial settings.
Slide the side paper guides inward
until they are aligned securely
against the edges of the paper.
Set the paper under the hooks. Make
sure that the paper stack does not
exceed the load limit mark.
Press the lock release lever and spread
the side paper guides a little wider than
the width of the paper.
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5 6

9
Loading Paper
Preface Installing the Machine
21
Connecting to a Computer and Installing the Drivers
3
Configuring and Connecting the Fax
4
Press the lock release lever, and
slide the front-center paper guide
inward until it is aligned securely
against the edges of the paper.
Load paper so that its edge is
aligned with the rear side of the
paper drawer.
Press the lock release lever and
spread the front-center paper guide a
little wider than the length of the paper.
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10
Connecting the Power Cord
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Connect the cable when
installing the software.
Turn ON the machine.
Make sure that the machine is turned
OFF, and then connect the power cord.
Select whether or not to perform color correction.
It is recommended to perform color correction to obtain optimum copy or printout results.
Press <Next>.
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8
5
2
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“Performing Color Correction” (P. 30)
ON
OFF

11
Connecting the Power Cord
Preface Installing the Machine
21
Connecting to a Computer and Installing the Drivers
3
Configuring and Connecting the Fax
4
Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight a
language, and then press [OK].
Select whether or not to connect using wireless LAN immediately.
Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight a
region, and then press [OK].
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9
 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.
Enter the date and time, and then press <Apply>.
Press [▲] or [▼] to
highlight your time zone,
and then press [OK].
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
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• Select <No> if you want to connect the machine to a
computer via a wireless LAN later. When connecting,
refer to Wireless LAN Setting Guide.
• If you do not connect the machine to a computer,
proceed to fax conguration (P. 24).
Start from step  on P. 4 in Wireless LAN Setting Guide.
 The time zone setting indicates the time dierence between your local time zone and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The correct time
zone setting is required for Internet communications.

12
Connecting 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.
   P. 15
You can connect the machine to the computer
through a wired router. Use the LAN cables to
connect the machine to the wired router.
• 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
   P. 21
You can connect the machine to the computer using
a USB cable. USB Cable
 See “Wireless LAN Setting Guide”
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 which supports IEEE 802.11b/g/n is required.
Wireless Router
If you are not sure whether your router is wired or wireless:
See the instruction manual provided with your network device, or contact the manufacturer.

You can nd a video and written guides which will ensure a smooth setup of the machine into your existing wireless
environment at: .
 P. 13
 P. 19

13
Connecting to the Computer
 Are the computer and the router properly
connected using a LAN cable?
For details, see the instruction manual provided with your
network device, or contact the manufacturer.
 Has the network settings on the computer been
complete?
If the computer is not properly congured, you may not
use the wired LAN connection even after completing the
following settings.
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 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 oce, 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 congure the IP address:
If you have set a static IP address to the IP address of the
computer, manually congure a static IP Address.
“Setting IPv4 Address” in the e-Manual
“Setting IPv6 Address” in the e-Manual
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The IP address will be automatically congured.*
Internet Router
LAN Cable
1Wired LAN Connection
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2Wired LAN Connection
 
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.
Preface Installing the Machine
21
Connecting to a Computer and Installing the Drivers
3
Configuring and Connecting the Fax
4
Router
LAN Cable

14
Connecting to the Computer
3Wired LAN Connection
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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 MF Driver Installation Guide for
details about installation.

 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 MF Driver Installation Guide.
 You may not use the scan function in the IPv6 environment.
4
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
Follow the instructions
on the screen to continue.
Computer connection via the
wired LAN is now complete.
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 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 les]
(or [Start Search]) → enter [D:\MInst.exe] →
press the [Enter] key
 Windows 8/Server 2012
Right-click the lower-left corner of the screen
→ select [Run] → enter [D:\Minst.exe] → [OK]
 The CD-ROM drive name is indicated as "D:" in this
manual.
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
User Software CD-ROM
▲
Proceed to P. 24
to configure the fax.
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15
Connecting to the Computer
Preface Installing the Machine
21
Connecting to a Computer and Installing the Drivers
3
Configuring and Connecting the Fax
4
 Are the computer and the router properly
connected using a LAN cable?
For details, see the instruction manual provided with your
network device, or contact the manufacturer.
 Has the network settings on the computer been
complete?
If the computer is not properly congured, you may not
use the wired LAN connection even after completing the
following settings.

 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 oce, 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 congure the IP address:
If you have set a static IP address to the IP address of the
computer, manually congure a static IP Address.
“Setting IPv4 Address” in the e-Manual
“Setting IPv6 Address” in the e-Manual

The IP address will be automatically congured.*
Internet Router
LAN Cable
1Wired LAN Connection
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2Wired LAN Connection
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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.


Router
LAN Cable

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Connecting to the Computer
5
3Wired LAN Connection
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Install the MF Drivers for Macintosh. It requires Mac OS X 10.5.8 version or later. The installation screen varies
depending on the version of Mac OS X.
4

 Depending on the system environment, the
dialog box may not be displayed. In this case,
proceed to next step.
 Installing the drivers is now complete.
Continued with registratiion operations on the
desktop.
This operation is for Macintosh. If using Windows, see P. 14.
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
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

Insert the User Software CD-ROM and
double-click the CD-ROM icon.
▲
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▼
▼
▼
▼
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
▼
Follow the instructions
on the screen to continue.
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17
Connecting to the Computer
3Wired LAN Connection
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Install the MF Drivers for Macintosh. It requires Mac OS X 10.5.8 version or later. The installation screen varies
depending on the version of Mac OS X.
6
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7

Select a printer name for which [Bonjour] is
displayed in the [Kind] or [Connection] column.

If you are using Mac OS X 10.5.x, select the
corresponding driver from [Print Using].
 An IP address is automatically congured
by the Bonjour function. If there is not the
Bonjour function or you want to set the IP
address manually, see “Setting IPv4 Address”
or “Setting IPv6 Address” in the e-Manual.
Connecting with the manual setting
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 
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 



▼
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
Proceed to P. 18
 If you are using Mac OS X 10.5.8, click [+],
select [Canon MF8200] from the dialog box
displayed, and then proceed to next step.


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Preface Installing the Machine
21
Connecting to a Computer and Installing the Drivers
3
Configuring and Connecting the Fax
4

18
Connecting to the Computer
 If you are using Mac OS X 10.5.x,
select [Select a driver to use] and the
corresponding driver from [Print Using], and
then click [Add].
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
Proceed to P. 24
to configure the fax.
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
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19
Connecting to the Computer
1USB Connection
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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 MF Driver Installation Guide 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:  Disconnect the USB cable from the computer,  and then
proceed to step .
Windows XP/Vista:  If the dialog box on the right appears, disconnect the USB
cable from the computer,  click [Cancel],  and then proceed to step .
If the USB cable is disconnected and the dialog box disappears, proceed to step .

 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
[Start] Menu → [Run] → enter [D:\MInst.exe]
→ [OK]  Remove the CD-ROM, if necessary.
Follow the instructions
on the screen to continue.
For Windows XP/Vista

User Software CD-ROM
▲
 Windows Vista/7
[Start] Menu → [Search programs and les]
(or [Start Search]) → enter [D:\MInst.exe] →
press the [Enter] key
 Windows 8
Right-click the lower-left corner of the screen
→ select [Run] → enter [D:\Minst.exe] → [OK]
 The CD-ROM drive name is indicated as "D:" in this
manual.
Proceed to P. 20
Preface Installing the Machine
21
Connecting to a Computer and Installing the Drivers
3
Configuring and Connecting the Fax
4
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20
Connecting to the Computer

Connect to the computer.
Computer connection via the USB is now complete.
2USB Connection
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After installing the software, such as MF Driver, connect the USB cable. Make sure the software is installed rst.

Connect to the machine.
Proceed to P. 24 to congure the fax.
Remove this.