Canon MF6550, MF6580PL, MF6560, MF6580CX, MF6560PL MAINTENANCE GUIDE

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Table of Contents

Manuals for the Machine ................................................................................i
Legal Notices................................................................................................. ii
How to Use This Guide................................................................................ vii
Using the Top Page ............................................................................. vii
Using the Chapter Topic List ............................................................... viii
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 ........................................................ 2-4
Setting the Scanning Function for [Start]................................................... 2-5
Setting Up [Start] to Operate in a Different Way from [Save].............. 2-5
Setting Up [Start] in the [Settings] Dialog Box..................................... 2-6
Setting Up [Start] in the [Scanners and Cameras] Folder ................... 2-6
Scanning with the MF Toolbox .................................................................. 2-8
MF Toolbox Settings................................................................................ 2-10
Scanner Settings............................................................................... 2-10
Save Scanned Image to.................................................................... 2-12
External Program (Mail Program)...................................................... 2-14
Confirmation of the Scanned Image and Exif Settings (Confirm the
Scanned Image)................................................................................ 2-14
Scanning an Image from an Application.................................................. 2-16
Creating One PDF File from Two or More Pages.................................... 2-17
Scanning a Large Document ................................................................... 2-19
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Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF ........................... 2-21
Switching between Simple Mode and Advanced Mode .................... 2-21
Using Simple Mode ........................................................................... 2-21
Using Advanced Mode ...................................................................... 2-24
Specifying the Parameters of a Scan................................................ 2-25
Advanced Mode Settings .................................................................. 2-27
Determining Resolution..................................................................... 2-42
Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only).................................. 2-43
Scanning from the [Scanner and Camera Wizard] Dialog Box ......... 2-43
Scanning from an Application ........................................................... 2-46
3 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................. 3-1
Scanning Problems ................................................................................... 3-2
Installing and Uninstalling Problems.......................................................... 3-7
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4 Appendix......................................................................................................................... 4-1
Scanner Specifications .............................................................................. 4-2
Glossary .................................................................................................... 4-3
Index.......................................................................................................... 4-9
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How to Use This Guide

Using the Top Page
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After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place
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System Requirements............................................................................. 1-3
Checking Installation............................................................................... 1-4
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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].
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1 Introduction

Where to Find Help.................................................................................. 1-2
System Requirements............................................................................. 1-3
Checking Installation............................................................................... 1-4
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Where to Find Help

When you encounter a problem during installation of the
driver software or while operating your machine, consult
the following:
In This Manual
See Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting.
In the Basic Guide
See Chapter 12, “Troubleshooting.
In the Advanced Guide
See Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting.
Readme.txt File
The hints, limitations, and restrictions you need to be aware of
when using the ScanGear MF and MF Toolbox are included in
the Readme.txt file provided with these programs.
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System Requirements

General
IBM or IBM-compatible PC
PC equipped with a USB port and the USB class driver
installed
Microsoft Windows 98, 98SE
CPU: Intel Pentium
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processor or higher
Memory: 128 MB or more
Microsoft Windows Me
CPU: Intel Pentium
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150 MHz or higher
Memory: 128 MB or more
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
CPU: Intel Pentium
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130 MHz or higher (USB 1.1),
Intel Pentium
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II or higher (USB 2.0)
Memory: 128 MB or more
Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit version)
CPU: Intel Pentium
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233 MHz or higher (USB 1.1),
Intel Pentium
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II or higher (USB 2.0)
Memory: 128 MB or more
NOTE
The USB 2.0 Hi Speed connection requires a PC equipped with a CPU
faster than 300 MHz and more than 128 MB of RAM and with Windows
XP SP1 installed, or with a CPU faster than 133 MHz and more than
128 MB of RAM and with Windows 2000 SP4 installed. If your PC
meets all of these requirements and is preinstalled with USB 2.0 Host
Controller, the USB 2.0 connection will be guaranteed.
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Checking Installation

Check if the driver is installed successfully.
1. Open the [Scanners and Cameras] folder
(Windows 98/2000: the [Scanners and
Cameras Properties] dialog box).
Click [start] on the Windows task bar select [Control Panel]
[Scanners and Cameras] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Start]
[Settings] [Control Panel] double-click [Scanners and
Cameras]).
Make sure the corresponding scanner driver icon is displayed.
2. If the [Canon MF Toolbox 4.9] icon is
displayed on the Windows desktop,
installation of the MF Toolbox 4.9 has been
successful.
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2 Scanning a Document

Scanning with [Start] on the Machine ................................................... 2-4
Setting the Scanning Function for [Start] ............................................. 2-5
Setting Up [Start] to Operate in a Different Way from
[Save]...................................................................... 2-5
Setting Up [Start] in the [Settings] Dialog Box........ 2-6
Setting Up [Start] in the [Scanners and Cameras]
Folder ..................................................................... 2-6
Scanning with the MF Toolbox ............................................................... 2-8
MF Toolbox Settings.............................................................................. 2-10
Scanner Settings .................................................. 2-10
Save Scanned Image to ....................................... 2-12
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External Program (Mail Program)......................... 2-14
Confirmation of the Scanned Image and Exif Settings
(Confirm the Scanned Image) .............................. 2-14
Scanning an Image from an Application ............................................. 2-16
Creating One PDF File from Two or More Pages ................................ 2-17
Scanning a Large Document ................................................................ 2-19
Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF ...................... 2-21
Switching between Simple Mode and Advanced
Mode ................................................................. 2-21
Using Simple Mode .............................................. 2-21
Using Advanced Mode ......................................... 2-24
Specifying the Parameters of a Scan ................... 2-25
Advanced Mode Settings...................................... 2-27
Determining Resolution ........................................ 2-42
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Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only)............................. 2-43
Scanning from the [Scanner and Camera Wizard]
Dialog Box ............................................................ 2-43
Scanning from an Application............................... 2-46
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Scanning with [Start] on the Machine

You can scan documents and transmit the scanned data to
your computer using the operation panel of the machine.
NOTE
Your machine must be connected via USB and the USB scanner driver
must be loaded to scan. This machine does not support network
scanning.
1. Set documents.
2. Press [SCAN] on the machine.
3. Press [Start] on the machine.
If you are asked to select a program to launch, select “MF
Toolbox Ver4.9.” The scanned document will be processed
according to your settings.
When scanning is completed, a folder with the scanning date will
be created in the [My Pictures] folder in the [My Documents]
folder, and your document will be saved in this folder.
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Setting the Scanning Function for [Start]

When you scan for the first time using [Start] on the
machine, scanning will occur in the same way as when you
click [Save] in the MF Toolbox. You can change the
scanning function set for [Start] on the machine.
Setting Up [Start] to Operate in a
Different Way from [Save]
1. On the Windows desktop, double-click the
[Canon MF Toolbox 4.9] icon to open the MF
Toolbox.
You can also open the MF Toolbox by clicking [start] on the
Windows task bar [(All) Programs] [Canon] [MF Toolbox
4.9] [Toolbox 4.9].
2. Drag the mark over the button you want to
select.
The mark will be displayed above the button you select.
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Setting Up [Start] in the [Settings]
Dialog Box
In the MF Toolbox, click [Settings] to open the [Settings] dialog
box. From the drop-down list, select the scanning function you
want to link [Start] to, then click [OK].
Setting Up [Start] in the [Scanners and
Cameras] Folder
1. Open the [Scanners and Cameras] folder
(Windows 98/2000: the [Scanners and
Cameras Properties] dialog box).
Click [start] on the Windows task bar select [Control Panel]
[Scanners and Cameras] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Start]
[Settings] [Control Panel] double-click [Scanners and
Cameras]).
2. Click the corresponding scanner driver icon.
3. Select [Properties] from the [File] menu.
(Windows 98/2000: Click [Properties].)
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4. Specify an action for [Start].
On Windows XP:
Select the [Events] tab select the option corresponding to your
machine from [Select an event] select the operation for [Start]
in [Actions] click [OK].
On Windows 98/Me/2000:
Select the [Events] tab select the option corresponding to your
machine from [Scanner events] select the operation for [Start]
in [Send to this application] click [OK].
NOTE
If the settings you specified in the scanner property dialog box do not
work immediately, disconnect and reconnect the USB cable, or restart
your computer.
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Scanning with the MF Toolbox

You can scan a document using the buttons on the MF
Toolbox.
1. Set documents.
2. On the Windows desktop, double-click the
[Canon MF Toolbox 4.9] icon to open the MF
Toolbox.
You can also open the MF Toolbox by clicking [start] on the
Windows task bar [(All) Programs] [Canon] [MF Toolbox
4.9] [Toolbox 4.9].
3. Click one of the scanning buttons.
[Mail]: The document will be scanned and attached to an e-mail
message in your e-mail application.
[OCR]: The text will be scanned and read by the OCR software.
[Save]: The document will be scanned and saved.
[PDF]: The text will be scanned and saved as a PDF file.
[Scan-1], [Scan-2]: The text will be scanned and appear in the
registered application. You can change the button name by
directly entering a new name (up to 8 characters long) over the
button name.
A dialog box appears for each of the buttons.
Example: [Mail] dialog box
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4. Specify the required settings.
For details, see “MF Toolbox Settings,” on p. 2-10.
If you want to keep the same settings for future scans, click
[Apply] before clicking [Start].
5. Click [Start].
If you select [Display the Scanner Driver] in step 4, the
[ScanGear MF] dialog box will appear.
6. Specify the required settings.
For details, see “Setting Preferences and Scanning with
ScanGear MF,” on p. 2-21.
7. Click [Scan].
When scanning is completed, a folder with the scanning date will
be created in the [My Pictures] folder in the [My Documents]
folder, and your document will be saved in this folder.
If you have applications registered to the [Mail], [OCR], [PDF],
[Scan-1], or [Scan-2] buttons, the scanned image will be
displayed in the application or attached to an e-mail message
after scanning. For details, see “External Program (Mail
Program),” on p. 2-14.
For some models, the CD-ROM provided with the machine
contains the following applications which can be used with the
MF Toolbox. They will be registered in the MF Toolbox buttons at
the time of installation.
[OCR]: OmniPage SE
[PDF]: Presto! PageManager
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MF Toolbox Settings

Example: [Mail] dialog box

Scanner Settings

You can specify the scanning mode, resolution, document size,
and file size of the scanned image.
[Select Source] Selects where the document is placed
([Platen Glass], [ADF], or [Auto Mode]).
NOTE
When [Auto Mode] is selected, the document in the ADF is
automatically scanned. If there is no document in the ADF, the
document on the platen glass will be scanned.
[Input Method] Specifies if the document to be scanned is
1-sided or 2-sided. You cannot select this
item when [Platen Glass] is selected in
[Select Source].
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