Canon FAX-L170 Safety guide

Starter Guide
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Setting Up theMachine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
AvailableFeatures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Supplied Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Connecting thePower Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Turning thePower ON andSpecifying theInitial Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Setting aPaper SizeandType. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Installing theDriver/Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Appendix
Perform Useful Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Clearing Paper Jams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Replacing Toner Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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520 mm
100 mm
724 mm
656 mm
Paper
cassette
100 mm
100 mm
100 mm 100 mm
Standard
With thehandset (option) installed (FAX-L150 only)
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SettingUptheMachineto Suit Yo urPurposes...............................................1
AvailableFeatures.........................................................................1
AbouttheSuppliedManual ................................................................2
ConnectingthePowerCord ............................................................... .3
TurningthePowerON andSpecifying theInitial Settings.....................................3
SettingaPaperSizeandType............................................................. .4
SpecifyingInitialFax Settings andConnecting aTelephoneCable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
SelectingaMethodforConnectingtheMachineto aComputer ...............................8
ConnectingtoWired LAN..................................................................9
InstallingtheDriver/Software.............................................................
10
Appendix................................................................................11
PerformUsefulTasks.......................................................................11
ClearingPaperJams.......................................................................13
ReplacingTonerCartridge..................................................................14
724 mm
520 mm
572 mm
Paper
cassette
100 mm
100 mm
100 mm 100 mm
100 mm
FAX-L150 Only
FAX-L170 Only
* The supplied accessories
may vary depending on the
country where you
purchase the machine.
*

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2
* Do not remove the cap (A) on the
USB port at this stage. Uncap when
installing for USB connection.
Check!
x 9
Did you remove all the packing materials?
(A)
Carry the machine to the installation site.
Remove the packing materials.

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3Prepare the toner cartridge.
Next Page

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Check!
Did you remove all the packing materials?
(2)
(1)

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4Load the paper.

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5Connect the handset.
FAX-L170
FAX-L150 (Option)
Next Page

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Setting Up the Machine
Specify settings related to the Copy, Print, Fax, and PC Fax functions. Follow the steps in the flowchart below.
: Available : Not Available
Copy Print FAX (PC Fax) ADF (1-sided)
FAX-L170
FAX-L150
Preface
1
Installing the Machine and Specifying Initial Settings
2
Installing the Drivers
3
Appendix
Setting Up
Registering the Sender Information P. 12
Fax Settings
Selecting the Receive Mode P. 13
Connecting a Telephone Line P. 14
Installing the Software P. 16
Computer Settings
Copy Fax
Connecting the Power Cord P. 10
Turning the Power ON and
Specifying the Initial Settings Country and Region Settings
Language Settings Current Time Settings P. 11
Required Operations
Print
PC Fax
USB
Connection
The settings are now complete.
Available Features

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Supplied Manual
Read this manual first.
This manual describes setting up the
machine and installing the software.
Be sure to read this manual before
using the machine.
Starter Guide
• Preface
• Installing the Machine and Specifying Initial Settings
• Installing the Drivers
• Appendix
Starter Guide
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SettingUp theMachineto SuitYo urPurposes...............................................1
AvailableFeatures.........................................................................1
AbouttheSupplied Manual................................................................2
ConnectingthePower Cord ................................................................3
TurningthePowerON andSpecifying theInitial Settings.................... .................3
SettingaPaperSizeandTy pe..............................................................4
SpecifyingInitial FaxSettings andConnecting aTelephoneCable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SelectingaMethodforConnecting theMachineto aComputer...............................8
ConnectingtoWired LAN..................................................................9
InstallingtheDriver/Software........................................................... ..
10
Appendix................................................................................11
PerformUsefulTasks .......................................................................11
ClearingPaperJams .......................................................................13
ReplacingTonerCartridge. .................................................................14
This manual
FAX L Driver Installation Guide
Read this manual when
installing the software.
• User Software CD-ROM
• Installing the FAX L Drivers
• How to Use the Online Help
• Appendix
* The FAX L Driver Installation Guide is
included in the User Software CD-ROM.
English
FAXL Driver InstallationGuide
Illustrationsanddisplays used in this manual are whichof FA X-L170 unless specied.
UserSoftwareCD-ROM ..................................................................1
DriversandSoftware ............................................................................. 1
SupportedOperatingSystems.................................................................... 1
InstallingtheFAX LDrivers.............................................................. 2
Installingwith[Easy Installation].................................................................. 2
Installingwith[Custom Installation] .............................................................. 6
USBcableconnection...........................................................................10
Checkingtheinstallation results................................................................. 11
HowtoUsethe Online Help.............................................................12
Appendix.............................................................................13
HowtoCheckthe Windows Vista/7Processor Version ............................................ 13
UninstallingtheSoftware ....................................................................... 14
Displaying the e-Manual directly from the CD-ROM
Insert the User Software CD-ROM
in your computer.
Click [Manuals].
Click [e-Manual].
* Depending on the operating system you
are using, a security protection message is
displayed. Allow the contents to be displayed.
Page configuration of
the e-Manual
e-Manual
Read the desired chapter
to suit your needs.
The e-Manual is categorized by
subject to find desired information
easily.
• Important Safety
Instructions
• Basic Operation
• Using the e-Manual
• Copy
• Fax
• Printing
• Security
• Troubleshooting
• Maintenance
• Specifications
• Setting Menu List
• Appendix
* The e-Manual is included in the User Software CD-ROM.
Connecting the Power Cord
Do not connect the USB cable. Connect the USB cable when installing the software.
Ensure that the machine is switched
OFF.
Plug the power plug into the
power socket on the machine.
Plug the power plug into an
AC power outlet.
OFF
For Windows 2000 users, refer to
the“Readme”file included in the
User Software CD-ROM.
[My computer]-> [Open]-> [Readme for
Windows2000 Users_XX.hta]*
* Select your language for XX.

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Preface
1
Installing the Machine and Specifying Initial Settings
2
Installing the Drivers
3
Appendix
2. Specify the initial settings.
Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight
an item, and then press [OK].
Turning the Power ON and Specifying the
Initial Settings
Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight
an item, and then press [OK].
1. Turn ON the machine.
Language
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditiona ...
English
French
ON
• The machine enters the Sleep mode to conserve energy
when you do not operate the machine for a certain
period of time. To cancel the Sleep mode, press the []
(Energy Saver) key on the operation panel.
Enter the date and time,
and then press [OK].
Check the screen, and then
press [OK].
Read the messages, and then press [OK].
Open toner cover;see
if orange packing
material is removed.
Check that tabs/tape
are removed from
toner cartridge.
Check that paper is
loaded in Drawer 1.
Next NextNext
Current Time Set.
Must rechg. battery
for 24 hrs. to save
time settings.
After turning main
• Move the cursor with [ ] or [ ].
• Press [ ] or [ ] to select the number or
switch to <AM> or <PM>.
Current Time Set.
01/01 2011 12:52AM
(0:00-12:59)
Select Country/Region
Australia (AU)
New Zealand (NZ)
Other

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3. Register the fax number and unit name.
Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight
<Set Up Now>, and then press [OK].
Display“Fax Setup Guide” with the following operations to perform
the settings or connections if selecting <Set up Later>.
[](Menu) →<Fax TX Settings> →<Fax Setup Guide>.
Press [OK].
Register the unit
telephone number for
this machine.
*Next Screen: Press OK
Enter the unit’s
telephone number.
Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight
<Apply>, and then press [OK].
Register Unit Tel No.
031234567
<Apply>
+
Press [OK].
Register unit name.
(Sender name,
company name, etc.)
*Next Screen: Press OK
Enter.
Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight
<Apply>, and then press [OK].
Register Unit Name
ABC
<Apply>
Entry Mode: A
What happens with theunit name
Once the information has been registered, it is
printed at the top of each page that you send.
Sending Date/Time
Fax/Telephone Number
(FAX No.)
Page Number
Sender Name
(Unit Name)
Telephone Number
Mark
01/01/2011 02:07 PM FAX 123XXXXXXX CANON P.0001
Entering text, symbols, andnumbers
Enter with the numeric keys or [](SYMBOLS).
Key Entry mode: <A> Entry mode: <a> Entry mode: <12>
@ . - _ /1
ABC abc 2
DEF def 3
GHI ghi 4
JKL jkl 5
MNO mno 6
PQRS pqrs 7
TUVtuv 8
WXYZ wxyz 9
(Not available) 0
- . * # !“ , ; : ^ ` _ = /| ‘ ? $
@ % & + \ ( ) []{ } < > (Not available)
D eleting text, symbols, numbers
To delete text, numbers, or symbols, press [](Clear).
To delete all text, numbers, or symbols, press and hold [](Clear).
Entering Text
Enter information (text, symbols, and numbers)
using the following keys.
#C Numeric
ŸźŻ Ź OK
Changing theentry mode
Press []to highlight <Entry Mode>, and then
press [OK]. You can also press [](Tone) to
change the entry mode.
Entry Mode Text that Can Be Entered
<A>
Uppercase letters and symbols
<a> Lowercase letters and symbols
<12> Numbers
Moving thecursor(entering aspace)
Move the cursor by pressing [ ] or [ ]. To enter a space,
move the cursor to the end of the text, and then press [ ].
Perform fax setup?
Set up Now
Set up Later

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Preface
1
Installing the Machine and Specifying Initial Settings
2
Installing the Drivers
3
Appendix
4. Set the fax receive mode.
The receive mode is set to <Auto>.
→Proceed to Step 5.
• Receive faxes automatically.
• A handset or an external telephone does not have to
be connected.
The receive mode is set to <Fax/Tel Auto Switch>.
→Proceed to Step 5.
• Receive faxes automatically.
• You can respond to a telephone call by picking up the
handset.
• A handset or an external telephone must be
connected to the machine.
The receive mode is set to <Answer>.
→Proceed to Step 5.
• Receive faxes automatically.
• You can respond to telephone calls using the built-in
answering function.
• An external telephone must be connected.
The receive mode is set to <Manual>.
→Proceed to Step 5.
• Receive faxes automatically.
• A handset or an external telephone must be
connected to the machine.
You can specify how the machine should operate for a fax call
or telephone call.
By answering the prompts that appear on the display, you can
set the machine to one of the following four operation modes.
Do you want to use
this machine for fax
only (no telephone)?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Do you want to auto-
receive faxes and
answer phone manually?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Do you want to use
an answering machine
to answer the phone?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Fordetails on theprocedure forclearing paper jams
See “RX Mode”in the e-Manual.

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5 . Connect the telephone line.
Press [OK].
The screen that appears varies depending on the receive mode selected.
Connect the machine to the telephone line connector.
Press [ ] to highlight <Yes>,
and then press [OK].
Press [OK]after the
telephone line has been
connected.
The fax settings and connections have been completed.
Restart the machine for the settings to take effect.
Turn OFF the machine, wait for at least 10 seconds, and then turn it back ON.
Press [OK].
End Fax Setup
Guide?
NoYes
To connectan external telephonethat includes fax functions
Make sure to disable its automatic fax reception feature so it does
not receive faxes automatically.
Telephone line
connector
Setting is complete.
Turn the main power
OFF and ON.
OK
Connect an external telephone to the machine when using <Fax/Tel Auto Switch>,
<Answer>, or <Manual> mode and an external telephone.
Telephone

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Preface
1
Installing the Machine and Specifying Initial Settings
2
Installing the Drivers
3
Appendix
Setting a Paper Size and Type
Press [](Paper Settings). Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight
<Drawer 1>, and then press [OK].
Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight
<Paper Size>, and then press [OK].
Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight
<Paper Type>, and then press [OK]. Press [](Paper Settings) to
close the Paper Settings screen.
Paper Settings
Drawer 1
1
Paper Type
Plain (60-90 g/m2)
Plain L (60-90 g/m2)
Heavy 1 (90-163 g/
...
Heavy 2 (105-163 g/ ...
* <Select Line Type> may be unavailable depending on the country where you are using the machine.
6. Change the line type.
By default, the telephone line type on the machine is set to tone dialing. If you use tone dialing, skip the following procedure.
If you use pulse dialing, follow the procedure below and change the telephone line type setting on the machine to pulse
dialing.
If you do not know the type of telephone line you use, contact your local telephone company.
Press [](Menu).
Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight <Fax Settings>, and then press [OK].
Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight <Basic Settings>, and then press [OK].
Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight <Select Line Type>, and then press [OK].
Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight the line that you are using, and then press [OK].
<Pulse>: Pulse dialing
<Tone>: Tone dialing (Default)
Press [](Menu) to close the Menu screen.
Paper Size
A4
A5
B5
LTR

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Installing the Driver/Software
Use the supplied User Software CD-ROM to install the drivers and software.
The details of the installation is not described in this manual, see the FAX L Driver Installation Guide.
Insert the CD-ROM. Click.
Click to refer to the FAX L Driver
Installation Guide.
Click.
We ask for the user’s cooperation for the
Product Extended Survey Program. For details,
see the descriptions on the screen.
For Windows 2000 Users
• Installing the Driver/Software
1. Insert the CD-ROM.
2. Open [DRIVERS]-> [XXXXXX]* -> [32bit], and then double-click [Setup.exe].
* Select your language for [XXXXXX].
• Displaying the FAX L Driver Installation Guide
1. Insert the CD-ROM.
2. Click [My computer]-> [Open], and then double-click [faxl-inst_XXXXXX.pdf]*.
* Select your language for [XXXXXX].
Thenewestsoftware:
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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Perform Useful Tasks
• Enlarged/Reduced Copies
You can enlarge or reduce standard size documents to copy on standard
size paper or specify the copy ratio in percentage.
Copy
Preface
1
Installing the Machine and Specifying Initial Settings
2
Installing the Drivers
3
Appendix
P rint
• Enlarged/Reduced Printing
• Reduced Layout
You can reduce multiple documents to print them onto
one sheet.
• Poster Printing
• W atermark Printing
• D isplaying aPreview before Printing
• Selecting a“Profile”
2 on 1 4 on 1
F ax
• Sending aDocumentDirectly fromaComputer (PC Fax)
In addition to the normal sending and receiving faxes, you can use the
PC fax.
• Sending
You can register fax destinations in the address book. You can specify the
destinations using various methods, enabling you to send documents
quickly and easily.
• Destination search
• One-touch keys
• Coded dialing
• Destination Group
• Specifying from the sending history
• Sequential broadcast
• Delayed sending
• Receiving
• Receiving in the memory
You can store the received documents in the memory.You can print the
stored documents at any time or if you do not need them, you can delete
them.
• Remote Receiving
If an external telephone is connected, you can switch to the fax receiving
mode immediately by dialing the ID number for fax receiving using the dial
buttons of the telephone during a phone call.
• Polling Receiving
You can retrieve pre-loaded documents from a sender’s fax machine when
you want to receive the fax.
Appendix

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Clearing Paper Jams
If the following screen appears, a paper jam has occurred in the feeder or inside the machine. Following the procedure
displayed on the screen, remove the jammed document or paper.
Fordetails on theprocedure forclearing paper jams
This manual indicates only areas where paper jams occur. For details on the procedures,
see the e-Manual.
Paper jam.
Press [ ] to
display steps.
Feeder
Inside the machine
Paper Drawer

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Preface
1
Installing the Machine and Specifying Initial Settings
2
Installing the Drivers
3
Appendix
When the toner becomes nearly empty in the middle of a job run, a message appears on the screen.
MessageWhen themessageis
displayed on thescreen
Description andSolutions
<Prepare
toner
cartridge.>
When the toner cartridge
needs a replacement soon.
Shake the toner cartridge to evenly distribute the toner inside the
cartridge.
e-Manual “Before Replacing the Toner Cartridge”
We recommend that the toner cartridge be replaced before printing
high-volume documents.
e-Manual “Replacing the Toner Cartridge”
<Toner is
nearly out.>
When a toner cartridge has
reached the end of its life.
Shake the toner cartridge to evenly distribute the toner inside the
cartridge.
e-Manual “Before Replacing the Toner Cartridge”
If this message does not disappear, replace the toner cartridge.
e-Manual“Replacing Toner Cartridge”
If this message is displayed, the incoming fax will be stored in the
memory without being printed. Also, reports may not be printed, even if
they are set to be printed automatically.
If <Continue Print. When Toner Is Nearly Out> in <RX Function Settings>
is set to <On>, however, printing will be continued, but white streaks or
smudges may appear on printouts.
e-Manual “Printing the Report Automatically”
e-Manual“Continue Printing When Toner Is Low”
When a Message Appears
Toner cartridges are consumables. When the toner becomes nearly empty or has run out completely in the middle of a job
run, a message appears on the screen, or the following problems may occur. Take the appropriate action accordingly.
Replacing Toner Cartridge
When white streaks appear on theoutput, ortheoutput is partially faded
When white streaks appear on the output or the output is partially faded, the toner cartridge has almost reached
the end of its life, even if no message appears on the screen. When the print quality becomes unacceptable, see the
following to fix the problem.
When White Streaks Appear on the Output or the Output Is Partially Faded
When the toner nearly runs out, white streaks appear on the output, or the output is partially faded.
When this problem occurs
Follow the steps in the procedure below before replacing the toner cartridge. The machine continues printing until the
toner runs out completely.
e-Manual “Before Replacing the Toner Cartridge”
When theprintquality is still unacceptable
If the problem persists after you have followed the steps in the procedure below, replace the toner cartridge.
e-Manual “Replacing the Toner Cartridge”
* No message appears on the screen, if the toner nearly runs out. Replace the toner cartridge
when white streaks appear on the output, or the output is partially faded.
* Do not perform <Copy Image Adjustment> in such situations above. Even you try to adjust
using this function, the condition may not be improved.

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See the e-Manual and replace toner cartridge.
Replacing the Toner Cartridge with a New One
For optimum print quality, using Canon genuine toner cartridges is recommended.
Model name Supported Canon genuinetoner cartridge
FAX-L170
FAX-L150 Canon Cartridge 328
The average yield of the toner cartridge that comes with the machine is as follows.
Canon Cartridge 328 Starter Average yield*1: 1,000 sheets
*1The average yield is on the basis of“ISO/IEC 19752”*2when printing A4 size paper with the default print density setting.
*2“ISO/IEC 19752”is the global standard related to“Method for the determination of toner cartridge yield for monochromatic electrophotographic printers and multi-
function devices that contain printer components”issued by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).
The average yield of the replacement toner cartridge varies from that of the supplied toner cartridge.
For purchasing replacement toner cartridge, see“About Replacement Toner Cartridge”in the e-Manual.
About the Supplied Toner Cartridge