Canon 6848B001 User Manual

Basic Operation Guide

For information about machine setup and software

installation, see Getting Started.

This guide describes the basic use of the machine. Read this guide after finishing the machine setup.

Read ”Important Safety Instructions”

first (→p.113).

Keep this manual for future reference.

For information about advanced operations and

specifications, see the e-Manual included on the User

Software CD-ROM.

This Manual

Manuals for the Machine

Getting Started

Getting Started describes setting up the machine and installing the software. Be sure to read this manual before using the machine.

Wireless LAN Setting Guide

Wireless LAN Setting Guide describes the wireless LAN setup procedures and the causes and solutions for troubles you might face during setup. Be sure to read this manual when connecting the machine to a wireless LAN.

Basic Operation Guide

Basic Operation Guide describes common use and basic functions of the copy, fax, scan, and print functions.

e-Manual

The e-Manual includes information about all functions and congurations of the machine. This manual is included on the User Software CD-ROM. Use the e-Manual’s search function to easily nd the information you want.

MF Driver Installation Guide

MF Driver Installation Guide describes how to install the MF Drivers, MF Toolbox, and software included on the User Software CD-ROM.

For Macintosh Users

The examples shown in this manual are based on the operation in the Windows environment. To view how to use printer driver, fax driver, and scanner driver, refer to the driver guides included in the User Software CD-ROM and the driver’s help.

Displaying Driver Guides

To view the Driver Guides, double-click the HTML les from the following folders on the User Software CD-ROM.

• Canon MF Printer Driver Guide  [Documents]  [us_eng] [Print]  [Guide] 

[index.html]

• Canon Fax Driver Guide  [Documents]  [us_eng]  [Fax]  [Guide]  [index.html]

•

Canon Scanner Driver Guide  [Documents]  [us_eng]  [Scan]  [Guide]  [index.html]

Displaying from Driver’s Help System

From each driver panel, click [ ]

Send Setting Guide (MF8580Cdw Only)

Send Setting Guide describes how to use the Send Function Setting Tool to set up the machine for scanning documents as e-mails (Send to E-mail) and scanning documents to shared folders (Store to Shared Folder).

How to Use This Manual

Symbols Used in This Manual

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANTIMPORTANT

Indicates a situation that may lead to death or injury to persons. To use the machine safely, always pay attention to these warnings.

Indicates a situation that may lead to injury to persons or damage to equipment. To use the machine safely, always pay attention to these cautions.

Indicates an operation that must not be performed. Read these items carefully, and make sure not to perform the described operations.

Indicates operational requirements and restrictions. Be sure to read these items carefully to operate the machine correctly and avoid damage to the machine or property.

Indicates a clarication of an operation or additional explanations for a procedure. Reading these notes is highly recommended.

Keys and Buttons Used in This Manual

In this manual, the following styles are used to represent keys, messages on the display, and buttons or other items on a computer screen.

• Operation panel keys:

[Key icon] [Key icon] + (Key name) Example: [ ]

[ ] (Back)

• Display: <Message>

Example: <Specify the destination.>

• Buttons and items on a computer screen: [Item]

Example: [Preference]

Illustrations Used in This Manual

Illustrations of the MF8580Cdw are used in this manual. If a procedure or topic applies to only one machine, this will be clearly indicated in the manual (for example, “MF8280Cw”).

Displays Used in This Manual

The display shown in this manual is the factory preset display for the MF8580Cdw. Depending on the system conguration and product purchased, the appearance of the display may dier.

Main Functions

Enlarging and Reducing

•Copy →P.31

•Print →P.40

Adjusting Quality

Adjust image quality by setting the density, resolution, and sharpness.

•Copy →P.31

•Fax →P.52

Multiple Documents onto Single Page

Print multiple pages onto a single page.

•Copy →P.34

•Print →P.42

2-Sided Printing*

Print copies, received faxes, or documents on both sides of paper.

•Copy →P.33

•Print →P.41

•Fax →P.69

* MF8580Cdwonly

Copy

<On>

<O>

Collating Copies →P.35

Collate copies when copying multiple documents.

Booklet Printing* →P.43

• Combine two pages onto a single

page, and then print on both sides.

• Make a booklet by folding printouts

in half and binding.

Poster Printing →P.44

• Magnify and divide a single-paged

• Make a poster by combining the

Scan

Copying ID Card →P.35

Copy both sides of an ID card onto a single page.

image to print on multiple sheets of paper.

prints together.

Watermark Printing →P.45

Add watermarks, such as “COPY” or “DRAFT”, to the document.

Fax

Favorites/Coded Dial/ Group Dial

Specify destination using Favorites, Coded Dial, and Group Dial.

* MF8580Cdwonly

Scanning using the Operation Panel →P.75

Select a computer to save scanned images in and scan images directly from the operation panel.

Receiving in the Memory →P.64

→P.48

• Store received faxes in the memory.

• Print or forward the received fax after

conrming the sender.

Remote Scanning from Computers →P.78

Set to use the remote scan from the machine, and then scan images from a computer using MF Toolbox.

Sequential Broadcasting → P.58

Send the same document to multiple destinations at a time.

Basic Operation

Learn the Names and Functions of Each Part of the Machine ……… 10

Front Side and Interior ……………………………………………… 10 Back Side …………………………………………………………… 12

Learn the Functions of the Operation Panel ………………………… 13 Switch to Copy/Fax/Scan/USB Print Mode …………………………… 15 Enter Text …………………………………………………………… 16 Set Date and Time …………………………………………………… 17 Place Documents …………………………………………………… 18

Placing Documents on the Platen Glass …………………………… 19 Placing Documents in the Feeder …………………………………… 19

Load Paper …………………………………………………………… 20

Loading Paper in the Paper Drawer ………………………………… 21 Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot …………………………… 23 Loading Envelopes or Paper with a Letterhead ……………………… 25 Setting a Paper Size and Type ……………………………………… 27

Switch to the Sleep Mode …………………………………………… 28

Copy

Make a Basic Copy …………………………………………………… 30 Copy by Saving Paper ………………………………………………… 30 Enlarge or Reduce Copies …………………………………………… 31 Adjust the Image Quality for Copy …………………………………… 31

Adjusting the Density ……………………………………………… 31 Selecting the Document Type ……………………………………… 32 Adjusting the Sharpness …………………………………………… 32

Make Double-Sided Copies (MF8580Cdw Only) …………………… 33 Copy Multiple Pages onto One Sheet ……………………………… 34 Collate Copies ………………………………………………………… 35 Copy a Double-Sided ID Card ………………………………………… 35 Erase Dark Borders and Frame Lines of Copies ……………………… 36 View and Cancel Copy Jobs ………………………………………… 36 Change the Default Copy Settings …………………………………… 37

(→ p.109)

You can see frequently asked questions about the receive mode.

Print a Document …………………………………………………… 40 Enlarge or Reduce a Document ……………………………………… 40 Print a Double-Sided Document (MF8580Cdw Only) ……………… 41 Print Multiple Pages onto One Sheet ………………………………… 42 Print a Booklet (MF8580Cdw Only) …………………………………… 43 Print a Poster ………………………………………………………… 44 Add Watermarks to a Printout ……………………………………… 45 View and Cancel Print Jobs …………………………………………… 46

Fax

Registering Destinations in Favorites ………………………………… 48 Registering Destinations in Coded Dial ……………………………… 49 Registering Multiple Destinations for Group Dial …………………… 50 Editing and Deleting Registered Destinations ……………………… 52

Adjust the Image Quality for Fax …………………………………… 52

Adjusting the Density ……………………………………………… 52 Selecting the Resolution …………………………………………… 53 Adjusting the Sharpness …………………………………………… 53

Specifying the Double-Sided Document Format (MF8580Cdw Only) Changing the Default Settings ……………………………………… 54 Send a Fax …………………………………………………………… 55

Entering a Fax Number with the Numeric Keys ……………………… 55 Selecting from Favorites …………………………………………… 56 Selecting with Coded Dial …………………………………………… 56 Selecting from Group Dial …………………………………………… 56 Searching by Name for Destinations ………………………………… 57 Redialing …………………………………………………………… 57 Sending a Fax to Multiple Destinations (Sequential Broadcast) ……… 58 Sending a Fax to an International Destination (Adding Pauses) ……… 58 Calling a Recipient before Sending a Fax …………………………… 59

Receive a Fax (Receive Mode) ………………………………………… 60

Using the Machine for Fax Only ……………………………………… 61 Using the Machine for Faxing and Phoning ………………………… 61 Using the Answering Machine ……………………………………… 62 Using the Machine Primarily for Phoning …………………………… 63 Receiving Faxes in Manual Mode …………………………………… 63

Receive a Fax from Memory ………………………………………… 64

Switching to Memory Lock Mode …………………………………… 64 Viewing and Canceling Received Fax Documents …………………… 65 Printing Received Fax Documents …………………………………… 65

View and Cancel a Fax Job …………………………………………… 66 Change the Fax Settings ……………………………………………… 66

Changing Fax Sending Settings ……………………………………… 66 Restricting Fax Sending Functions …………………………………… 68 Changing Fax RX Settings …………………………………………… 69 Changing Communication Management Settings ………………… 70

… 54

(→ p.109)

You can see frequently asked questions about the scan function.

Scan

Understand the Scanning Method …………………………………… 74 Scan a Document with the Operation Panel ………………………… 75

Scanning a Document Using a Shortcut Key ………………………… 77

Scan a Document with MF Toolbox ………………………………… 78

Conguring Scan Settings Using MF Toolbox ……………………… 80

Scan a Document with the Scanner Driver ………………………… 82

Maintenance and Management

Clean the Machine …………………………………………………… 84

Cleaning the Exterior ………………………………………………… 84 Cleaning the Platen Glass …………………………………………… 84 Cleaning the Feeder ………………………………………………… 85 Cleaning the Fixing Unit …………………………………………… 85 Cleaning the Transfer Belt …………………………………………… 85

Check and Replace Toner Cartridges ………………………………… 86

Checking the Toner Level …………………………………………… 86 Replacing Toner Cartridges ………………………………………… 87

Manage Using the Report and List Functions ……………………… 90 Congure Settings Using the Remote UI …………………………… 91

Troubleshooting

Clear Jams …………………………………………………………… 94 Resolve a Displayed Message ………………………………………… 105 Resolve an Error Code ………………………………………………… 106 Improve Output Quality ……………………………………………… 107 Resolve a Problem …………………………………………………… 108

FAQ …………………………………………………………………… 109

If a Power Failure Occurs ……………………………………………… 112 Recycling Used Cartridges …………………………………………… 112 The Clean Earth Campaign …………………………………………… 112 Important Safety Instructions ……………………………………… 113 Legal Notices ………………………………………………………… 115 Laser Safety …………………………………………………………… 118

Basic Operation

This chapter describes overall information about the machine, and how to place the documents and load the paper. Read this chapter rst.

Learn the Names and Functions of Each Part of the Machine ……… 10

Front Side and Interior ……………………………………………… 10 Back Side …………………………………………………………… 12

Placing Documents on the Platen Glass …………………………… 19 Placing Documents in the Feeder …………………………………… 19

Load Paper …………………………………………………………… 20

Switch to the Sleep Mode …………………………………………… 28

Learn the Names and Functions of Each Part of the Machine

Front Side and Interior

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Feeder

Automatically feeds documents into the machine (

Operation panel

Use the panel to control the machine

→p.13).

(

Front cover

Open the cover to replace toner cartridges or clear paper jams.

→p.19).

Speaker

Emits sounds produced by the machine.

Ventilation slots

Allows heat to escape from inside of the machine.

Paper drawer

Load paper here (→p.21).

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Power switch

Turns the power ON or OFF.

Paper guides

Adjust these guides to t the paper. Press the levers that are marked with arrows in the illustrations to release the locks and slide the paper guides.

Lock release lever (for extending the paper drawer)

Press to release the lock and extend the length of the paper drawer for Legal size paper.

Scanning area

Scans documents from the feeder.

Platen glass

Used to scan non-standard size paper or books, as well as standard size paper (

→p.19).

Basic Operation

Lift handles

Hold these handles to lift or transport the machine.

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Manual feed transport guide

Lower the guide to remove the jammed paper.

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USB memory port

Connect a USB memory device to print or to save documents.

Output tray

Printed paper is output here.

Toner cartridge tray

Install the toner cartridges (→p.87).

Manual feed slot

Load paper manually (→p.23).

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Paper guides

Adjust these guides to t the paper.

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Tray extension

Open the tray extension to load paper larger than Letter size.

Paper tray

Pull out the auxiliary tray to load paper.

Back Side

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MF8280Cw

USB port

Connect to a computer via a USB cable.

LAN port

Connect to a network via a LAN cable.

External telephone jack

Connect an external telephone.

Ventilation slots

Allows heat to escape from inside of the machine.

Rear cover

Open this cover to clear paper jams (

→p.98, 99).

Telephone line jack

Connect a telephone line.

Power socket

Connect the power cord.

Rating label

The machine’s serial number (consists of eight alphanumeric characters) is specied.

Write the serial number on the back cover of this guide for reference when contacting the Canon Customer Care Center.

Learn the Functions of the Operation Panel

Basic Operation

Function selection keys

Press to active the copy, fax, scan, or USB Print functions (

Multi-function keys (left/right)

Press to select or apply the item or to proceed to further operations.

→p.15).

Display

Address Book

CodedDial

Press to search for recipients registered in the Address Book (→p.56).

Press to enter a recipient’s Coded Dial number (

Select Paper/Settings

Press to specify paper size and type for the paper drawer or manual feed slot (

→p.56).

→p.27).

Processing/Data

Indicator

Wi-FiIndicator

ErrorIndicator

Navigate the menu or options.

See “Navigating the Menu” (→p.14).

Reset Press to return to the standby mode.

OK Press to apply settings or specied details.

▲/▼ Press to scroll up and down, or to increase or decrease a value.

Press to return to the previous screen, proceed to the next

•

◄/►

screen, or move the cursor to the left or right.

• Press to decrease or increase the fax ring volume.

Back Press to return to the previous screen.

The indicator blinks while sending or receiving data and remains lit when jobs are waiting in memory.

Lights up when the machine is connected to wireless LAN.

The indicator blinks or lights up when an error occurs.

Menu Press to access menu functions (see “Navigating the Menu” at the bottom of this page).

Report Press to manually print reports and lists (

Status Monitor Press to view or cancel jobs. You can also check the status of the machine (

Energy Saver

Enter letters and numbers (

0 to 9

(Numeric

Keys)

Press to manually set or cancel the Sleep mode. The Energy Saver indicator lights yellow green while in the Sleep mode.

Press to log on when Department ID Management is enabled. For details, see [Basic Operations]  [Logging on to the Machine] in the e-Manual.

→p.16).

Press to enter letters and numbers.

• Press to switch the character entry mode.

• When sending a fax, press to switch

between pulse and tone dialing.

Press to enter symbols.

→p.90).

Scan>PC1/Scan>PC2

Press to send the scanned documents to the registered computer for each key.

Paper Save Copy

Press to copy with a preset setting to save paper.

Secure Print (MF8580Cdw only)

Press to print Secure Print documents. For details, see [Using the Machine as a

Printer]  [Printing from a Computer]  [Printing a Document Secured by a

PIN (Secure Print) (MF8580Cdw Only)] in the e-Manual.

Clear Press to delete letters and numbers.

Start (B&W/

Color)

Stop Press to cancel jobs.

Press to start scanning or copying.

→p.36, p.46, p.66).

Navigating the Menu

Example: Change the current date and time

Press [

].

▲] or [▼] to highlight

Press [ an item, and then press [OK].

If you close the menu before you press [OK], the changes made to the settings are not saved.

Press [ ] (Back) or [◄] to

return to the previous screen.

Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight an item, and then press [OK].

Press [◄], [►], [▲], or [▼] to specify the date and time, and then press <Apply>.

Press [ setting.

] to save the

Switch to Copy/Fax/Scan/USB Print Mode

Switch to Copy, Fax, Scan, or USB Print mode rst to use each mode.

Press the desired mode key.

If you do not operate the machine for a while, the machine returns to the Copy mode (standby mode) automatically.

Copy Mode

Displays the copy ratio, paper source, paper size, and number of copies.

To change the settings:

1. Press [

2. Press [

▲] or [ ▲], [

] to highlight an item, and then press [OK].

▼

], [◄] or [►] to specify the values, and then press [OK].

▼

Basic Operation

Fax Mode

Scan Mode

USB Print Mode

Displays the recipient’s number.

To change the settings:

1. Press [

2. Press [

To select the scan method:

Press [

To select the printing method:

Press [

▲] or [ ▲], [

▲] or [

] to highlight an item, and then press [OK].

▼

], [◄] or [►] to specify the values, and then press [OK].

▼

] to highlight an item, and then press [OK].

▼

] to highlight an item, and then press [OK].

▼

• If you use the Fax mode for the rst time:

Fax setup guide will appear on the display. Refer to the on-screen instructions and Getting Started to congure the settings.

• To set a frequently used mode to the standby mode:

Press [  Select the screen  [OK]  [ ].

]  <Preferences>  <Display Settings>  <Default Screen after Startup/Restoration>

• To specify how long the machine waits before returning to the standby mode:

Press [

]  <Timer Settings>  <Auto Reset Time>  Specify the time  <Apply>  [ ].

Enter Text

Enter characters with the numeric keys.

To switch entry modes:

Press [

] or <A/a/12> repeatedly.

<A> Uppercase alphabetic letters and symbols

<a> Lowercase alphabetic letters and symbols

<12> Numbers

• Press to move the cursor.

• To enter a space, move the

cursor to the end of the text, and then press [►].

• Press to delete the last

character.

• Press and hold to delete

all text.

To enter text, symbols, and numbers:

Press a key several times until the desired character is displayed.

Entry mode:

Key

<A>

ABC abc 2

DEF def 3

GHI ghi 4

JKL jkl 5

MNO mno 6

PQRS pqrs 7

TUV tuv 8

WXYZ wxyz 9

(Not available) 0

(space) @ . / - _ ! ? & $ % # ( ) [

] { } < > * + = “ , ; : ‘ ^ ` | ~

Entry mode:

<a>

@.-_/ 1

Entry mode:

<12>

(Not available)

Example: Enter “CANON1”

Press [*] to switch the entry mode to <A>.

Press [6] until the letter “N” appears on the screen.

Press [*] to switch the entry mode to <12>.

Press [2] until the letter “C” appears on the screen.

Press [6] until the letter “O” appears on the screen.

Press [1] to enter “1.”

Press [2] until the letter “A” appears on the screen.

Press [6] until the letter “N” appears on the screen.

Set Date and Time

If the incorrect date or time is printed on faxes or reports, change the date and time settings.

Press [ ].

Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight <Timer Settings>, and then press [OK].

Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight <Date/Time Settings>, and then press [OK].

Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight <Current Date/Time Settings>, and then

press [OK].

To change the display format for the date or time, specify <Date Format> or <Time

•

Format>.

• To use daylight savings time, set <Daylight Saving Time Settings> to <On>, and

then specify the starting date and the ending date.

Basic Operation

Press [▲] or [▼] to set the date and time, and then press <Apply>.

To move the cursor, press [◄] or [►].

•

• To switch between <AM> or <PM>, press [▲] or [

Press [ ] to close the screen.

▼

Place Documents

Choose the appropriate way to place documents according to the document’s type.

When placing non-standard documents

such as heavy paper, small paper, or

booklets:

Check available documents

113/4"(297mm)

Use the platen glass (→p.19).��

When placing multiple documents

of plain paper in the same size,

thickness, and weight:

Size (Width X Length)

Weight

Capacity

Check available documents

Size (Width X Length)

Maximum

Maximum 4.4 lb (2 kg)

1 sheet

14"(355.6mm)

5"(128mm)

51/2"

(139.7mm)

Min.

Max.

81/2" (215.9mm)

81/2"

81/2" (215.9mm)

(215.9mm)

Use the feeder (→p.19).��

• Place a document after glue, ink, or correction uid on the document is completely dry.

IMPORTANTIMPORTANT

• To prevent paper jams in the feeder, place a document on the platen glass when using the following types of

paper:

- Wrinkled or creased paper

- Carbon paper or carbon-backed paper

- Curled or rolled paper

- Torn paper

- Onion skin or thin paper

- Documents with staples or paper clips attached

- Transparency

Weight

Capacity (For 21 lb Bond [80 g/m²])

12 to 28 lb Bond (50 to 105 g/m²)

50 sheets

Placing Documents on the Platen Glass

Open the feeder.

Place your document face down.

Align the upper left edge of your document with the arrow mark.

If the document is a transparency, place white paper above the document.

•

Basic Operation

CAUTION

When closing the feeder, be careful not to get your ngers caught.

Close the feeder.

Placing Documents in the Feeder

Spread the document guides a little wider than the document’s width.

• When placing large documents, pull out the tray extension.

Fan the document stack and align the edges of the pages.

Thoroughly fan the

paper in small batches.

Align the edges a few

times on a at surface.

Neatly place the documents face up.

Make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the load limit marks ( ).

•

Align the document guides tightly to the width of the document.

• If the document guides are too loose or too tight, this may result in

IMPORTANTIMPORTANT

misfeeds or paper jams.

• While scanning documents, do not add or remove documents.

• When scanning is complete, remove the document to avoid paper jams.

Load Paper

Before loading paper, check the paper is the right type. If you load inappropriate paper repeatedly, this may cause paper jams.

Paper such as Legal, Letter, Statement, Executive, and envelopes can be used. For details about the available paper or precautions, see [Basic Operations]  [Loading Paper] in the e-Manual.

Check if the type of paper is appropriate.

To prevent paper jams, do not use any of the following:

• Wrinkled or creased paper

• Curled or rolled paper

• Torn paper

• Damp paper

• Very thin paper

• Paper printed with a thermal transfer printer

(Do not copy on the reverse side.)

• Highly textured paper

• Very smooth paper

• Glossy paper

• Use the manual feed slot when loading a sheet of small-sized paper or heavy

paper (→p.23).

• Use the paper drawer when loading a stack of plain paper in the

same size, thickness, and weight (→p.21).

Select where to load paper, and then load the paper.

Check if the type of paper is appropriate.

If the setting is dierent from the size of the loaded paper, an error message appears, or printing is not performed correctly.

Basic Operation

Loading Paper in the Paper Drawer

This section describes how to load letter paper in the paper drawer. When loading envelopes or paper with a letterhead, see "Loading Envelopes or Paper with a Letterhead" (→p.25).

Make sure to load the paper in portrait orientation, as shown in the

IMPORTANTIMPORTANT

Pull out the paper drawer.

illustration below.

Slide the paper guides apart.

Press the lock release lever ( ) to slide the paper guides ( ) outward. On the

•

MF8280Cw, there is no lock release lever for the side paper guides.

For details about loading Legal (LGL) size paper, see [Basic Operations]  [Loading Paper]  [Loading Paper in the Paper Drawer] in the e-Manual.

Gently load the paper into the paper drawer with the print side face up,

until the edge of the paper stack meets the back of the paper drawer.

Make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the load limit marks ( ).

•

Adjust the paper guides tightly to the width and length of the paper.

Press the lock release lever and slide the paper guides inward until they are

•

aligned securely against the edges of the paper.

If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, this may result in misfeeds

IMPORTANTIMPORTANT

Insert the paper drawer into the machine.

Specify the loaded paper size and type (→p.27).

or paper jams.

Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot

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Open the cover.

Pull out the paper tray and the tray extension.

Basic Operation

Spread the paper guides apart.

Insert the paper into the manual feed slot until the paper stops.

Align the paper guides against the edges of the paper.

If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, this may result in misfeeds

IMPORTANTIMPORTANT

Specify the loaded paper size and type (→p.27).

or paper jams.

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Spread the paper guides apart.

Gently load the paper into the paper drawer with the print side face up,

and adjust the paper guides tightly to the width of the paper.

If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, this may result in misfeeds

IMPORTANTIMPORTANT

or paper jams.

Specify the loaded paper size and type (→p.27).

Loading Envelopes or Paper with a Letterhead

This section describes how to load envelopes and paper with a letterhead.

Envelopes

Before Loading

Basic Operation

Flatten envelopes

to release any remaining air.

Loosen any sti corners of the

envelopes, and atten any

curls, as shown in the gure.

Loading Orientation

Load the envelopes with the non-glued side (front side) face up.

In the Paper Drawer

Close the flap and load the envelope.

In the Manual Feed Slot

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Close the flap and load the envelope.

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Close the flap and load the envelope.

Paper with a Letterhead or Logo

Loading Orientation

Load the paper properly by following the instructions below.

In the Paper Drawer

In the Manual Feed Slot

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1-sided printing

Load the paper with the printed side face up.

ABC

When printing with portrait layout

When printing with landscape layout

ABC

MF8280Cw

2-sided printing (MF8580Cdw only)

Load the paper with the printed side face down.

When printing with portrait layout

When printing with landscape layout

If <Print Side Priority> is selected, load the paper with the printed side face down regardless of 1-sided or 2-sided printing. For details, see [Setting Menu List]  [Common Settings]  [Switch Paper Feed

Method] in the e-Manual.

Setting a Paper Size and Type

Make sure that the Paper Settings match the size and the type of the loaded paper.

Press [ ] (Select Paper/Settings).

Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight <Paper Settings>, and then press [OK].

Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight <Drawer 1> or <Drawer 2>, and then press

[OK].

Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight the desired paper size, and then press [OK].

To specify the paper size manually, select <Custom>, and then refer to

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“Specify a Paper Size Manually” at the bottom of this page to specify the size.

Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight the desired paper type, and then press [OK].

Basic Operation

Press [ ] (Select Paper/Settings) to close the screen.

Specify a Paper Size Manually

For paper size, specify within the possible range of length and width (<Y> ≥ <X>).

Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight <X>, and then press [OK].

Press [▲] or [▼] to specify the width, and then press [OK] or <Apply>.

Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight <Y>, and then press [OK].

Press [▲] or [▼] to specify the length, and then press [OK] or <Apply>.

Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight <Apply>, and then press [OK].

Switch to the Sleep Mode

You can switch to and cancel the Sleep mode, by pressing [ ].

When the Processing/Data indicator is lit or blinking, the machine will not enter the Sleep mode, because an operation is in progress or an error has occurred.

By default, the machine automatically enters the Sleep mode if you do not perform any functions for 10 minutes for MF8580Cdw, or 20 minutes for MF8280Cw. To change this setting, press [ ]  <Timer Settings>  <Auto Sleep Time>  specify a time  <Apply>  [ ].

Copy

This chapter describes basic copy functions.

Make a Basic Copy

Place your documents (→p.18).

Switch to the Copy mode (→p.15).

Enter the desired copy quantity (1 to 99) with the numeric keys.

Press [ ] to delete the entered copy quantity.

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Press [ ].

For details about specifying the paper source that contains the paper you want to use, see [Copying]  [Basic Copy Operations]  [Selecting

Copy Paper] in the e-Manual.

Canceling Copy Jobs

Press [ ].

If the screen displays a list of documents, press [▲] or [▼] to highlight the job you

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want to cancel.

Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight <Yes>, and then press [OK].

Copy by Saving Paper

You can save paper with [ ] (Paper Save Copy) when making a copy.

Place your documents (→p.18)

Switch to the Copy mode (→p.15).

Press [ ] (Paper Save Copy).

Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight the desired option, and then press [OK].

<2 on 1 1-Sided->2-Sided>* Copy two pages onto each of both sides of paper. <4 on 1 1-Sided->2-Sided>* Copy four pages onto each of both sides of paper. <2 on 1 1-Sided->1-Sided> Copy two pages onto one side of each paper.. <4 on 1 1-Sided->1-Sided> Copy four pages onto one side of each paper.

* MF8580Cdw only

+ 90 hidden pages

Canon 6848B001 User Manual

Main Functions

Contents

Basic Operation

Learn the Names and Functions of Each Part of the Machine

Front Side and Interior

Back Side

Learn the Functions of the Operation Panel

Switch to Copy/Fax/Scan/USB Print Mode

Enter Text

Set Date and Time

Place Documents

Placing Documents on the Platen Glass

Placing Documents in the Feeder

Load Paper

Loading Paper in the Paper Drawer

Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot

Loading Envelopes or Paper with a Letterhead

Setting a Paper Size and Type

Switch to the Sleep Mode

Copy

Make a Basic Copy

Copy by Saving Paper