Canon IMAGECLASS MF5550 User Manual

imageCLASS

MF5500 Series

Basic Guide

Manuals for the Machine

The manuals for this machine are divided as follows. Please refer to them for detailed information. Depending on the system conﬁguration and product purchased, some manuals may not be needed.

The guides with this symbol are printed manuals.

Setting Up the Machine

•

Software Installation

•

Copying, Printing Instructions

•

Troubleshooting

Fax Instructions

•

Troubleshooting

Only for the MF5550 model.

The guide with this symbol is a PDF manual included on the accompanying CD-ROM.

CD-ROM

To view the PDF manual format, Adobe Reader/Adobe Acrobat Reader are necessary. If Adobe Reader/Adobe Acrobat Reader are not installed on your system, please download them from the Adobe Systems home-page.

Set-Up Sheet

Basic Guide

(This Manual)

Facsimile Guide

•

Software Installation and Instructions

•

Troubleshooting

Model Name

• H12294 (imageCLASS MF5530)

• H12295 (imageCLASS MF5550)

Software Guide

CD-ROM

The machine illustration on the cover may differ slightly from your machine.

How This Manual Is Organized

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Introduction

Paper Handling

Document Handling

Printing from Your Computer

Copying

Scanning

System Monitor

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Machine Settings

Chapter 11

Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free of inaccuracies and omissions. However, as we are constantly improving our products, if you need an exact speciﬁcation, please contact Canon.

Appendix

Includes the speciﬁcations of this machine and the index.

Contents

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Symbols Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Keys Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Illustrations Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix

Legal Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

FCC (Federal Communications Commission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Laser Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

International Energy Star Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Tr ademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Disclaimers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Legal Limitations on the Usage of Your Product and the Use of Images . . . . . xii

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiii

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

Maintenance and Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi

Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii

Other Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii

Chapter 1 Introduction

Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Main Components of the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Operation Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Standby Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Energy Saver Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Setting the Energy Saver Mode Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Restoring from the Energy Saver Mode Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Chapter 2 Paper Handling

Print Media Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Printing Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Loading Paper in the Cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Loading Envelopes in the Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7

Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Loading an Envelope in the Multi-Purpose Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Orientation of the Document and the Paper Loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

Selecting the Paper Output Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16

Paper Type and Paper Output Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17

Face Down Paper Output Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17

Face Up Paper Output Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Chapter 3 Document Handling

Document Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Problem Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Scanned Area of a Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Setting Up Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Placing a Document on the Platen Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Positioning Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Loading Documents in the ADF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

The Paper Path of the ADF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Chapter 4 Printing from Your Computer

Before Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Printing Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Canceling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Chapter 5 Copying

Documents You Can Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

Making Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Specifying the Paper Size and Type

(Common for Cassette and Multi-Purpose Feeder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Specifying the Paper Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Specifying the Paper Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Setting Enlarging/Reducing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Enlarging/Reducing Using Preset Copy Ratios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Enlarging/Reducing Using Custom Copy Ratios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7

Improving Copied Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Adjusting the Image Quality (Resolution). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Adjusting the Exposure (Density). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

2 on 1 Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

When Loading Documents in the ADF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

When Placing a Document on the Platen Glass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Collate Copy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

When Loading Documents in the ADF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

When Placing a Document on the Platen Glass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

Chapter 6 Scanning

Before Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Scanning Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Using [SCAN] on the Operation Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Chapter 7 System Monitor

Checking the Status of Print and Fax Jobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Conﬁrming and Deleting a Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Conﬁrming and Deleting a Fax TX Job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Conﬁrming and Deleting a Fax RX Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Chapter 8 Maintenance

Periodic Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Cleaning the Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Cleaning the Scanning Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Cleaning the ADF Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

When to Replace the Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Print Yield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Approximate Print Yield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Handling and Storing the Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Storage Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Storing Partially Used Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

Recycling Used Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

The Clean Earth Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

THE CANON CARTRIDGE RECYCLING PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

U.S.A. PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

CANADA PROGRAM-CANADA PROGRAMME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

Replacing the Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-14

Repacking and Transporting Your Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-18

Carrying the Machine by the Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-19

Tr ansporting the Machine by Car. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-20

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

Clearing Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1

Removing Jammed Paper from Inside the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1

Removing Jammed Paper from the ADF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-7

LCD Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-9

Paper Feeding Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-12

Copying Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-15

Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-16

Printing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18

Scanning Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19

General Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-20

If You Cannot Solve the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21

Chapter 10 Machine Settings

Accessing the Machine Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

Menu Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3

COMMON SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

COPY SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

PRINTER SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6

Chapter 11 Appendix

Speciﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3

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Preface

Thank you for purchasing the Canon imageCLASS MF5500 Series. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the machine in order to familiarize yourself with its capabilities, and to make the most of its many functions. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.

How to Use This Manual

Symbols Used in This Manual

The following symbols are used in this manual to explain procedures, restrictions, handling precautions, and instructions that should be observed for safety.

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

NOTE

Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury to persons if not performed correctly. In order to use the machine safely, always pay attention to these warnings.

Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to persons, or damage to property if not performed correctly. In order to use the machine safely, always pay attention to these cautions.

Indicates operational requirements and restrictions. Be sure to read these items carefully in order to operate the machine correctly, and to avoid damage to the machine.

Indicates a clariﬁcation of an operation, or contains additional explanations for a procedure. Reading these notes is highly recommended.

Keys Used in This Manual

The following symbols and key names are a few examples of how keys to be pressed are expressed in this manual. The operation panel keys on the machine are indicated within brackets.

Start

Press [Start].

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Image Quality

Press [Image Quality].

Illustrations Used in This Manual

Unless otherwise mentioned, illustrations used in this manual are those taken when no optional equipment is attached to the imageCLASS MF5550.

The model imageCLASS MF5550 is used for illustration purposes in this manual. When there is any difference between MF5530 and MF5550, it is clearly indicated in the text, e.g., "Only for the MF5550 model."

Legal Notices

FCC (Federal Communications Commission)

imageCLASS MF5530: Model H12294

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,

and

(2) this device must accept an interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Do not make any changes or modiﬁcations to the equipment unless otherwise speciﬁed in this manual. If such changes or modiﬁcations should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. TEL No. (516) 328-5600

Laser Safety

This product complies with 21 CFR Chapter 1 Subchapter J as a Class I laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. Class I levels of laser radiation are not considered to be hazardous.

Since radiation emitted inside the product is completely conﬁned within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation. Do not remove protective housings or external covers, except as directed by this manual.

International Energy Star Program

As an ENERGY STAR determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efﬁciency.

The International ENERGY STAR an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other ofﬁce equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are ofﬁce equipment, such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles, and copiers. The standards and logos are uniform among participating nations.

Partner, Canon USA, Inc. has

Ofﬁce Equipment Program is

Trademarks

Canon, the Canon logo, and imageCLASS are trademarks of Canon Inc.

Other product and company names herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system without the prior written permission of Canon Inc.

Disclaimers

The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

CANON INC. MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEREOF, WARRANTIES AS TO MARKETABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF USE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT. CANON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS MATERIAL.

Legal Limitations on the Usage of Your Product and the Use of Images

Using your product to scan, print or otherwise reproduce certain documents, and the use of such images as scanned, printed or otherwise reproduced by your product, may be prohibited by law and may result in criminal and/or civil liability. A non-exhaustive list of these documents is set forth below. This list is intended to be a guide only. If you are uncertain about the legality of using your product to scan, print or otherwise reproduce any particular document, and/or of the use of the images scanned, printed or otherwise reproduced, you should consult in advance with your legal advisor for guidance.

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Paper Money • Tr avelers Checks

• Money Orders • Food Stamps

• Certiﬁcates of Deposit • Passports

• Postage Stamps

(canceled or uncanceled)

• Identifying Badges or Insignias • Internal Revenue Stamps

• Selective Service or Draft Papers • Bonds or Other Certiﬁcates of

• Checks or Drafts Issued by

Governmental Agencies

• Motor Vehicle Licenses and

Certiﬁcates of Title

• Immigration Papers

(canceled or uncanceled)

Indebtedness

• Stock Certiﬁcates

• Copyrighted Works/Works of Art

without Permission of Copyright Owner

Important Safety Instructions

Please read these "Important Safety Instructions" thoroughly before operating the machine. As these instructions are intended to prevent injury to the user or other persons or destruction of property, always pay attention to these instructions. Also, since it may result in unexpected accidents or injuries, do not perform any operation unless otherwise speciﬁed in the manual. Improper operation or use of this machine could result in personal injury and/or damage requiring extensive repair that may not be covered under your Limited Warranty.

Installation

WARNING

• Do not install the machine near alcohol, paint thinner, or other ﬂammable substances.

If ﬂammable substances come into contact with electrical parts inside the machine, it may result in a ﬁre or electrical shock.

• Do not place the following items on the machine. If these items come into contact

with a high-voltage area inside the machine, it may result in a ﬁre or electrical shock. If these items are dropped or spilled inside the machine, immediately disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Then, contact Canon Authorized Service Facilities or the Canon Customer Care Center.

- Necklaces and other metal objects

- Cups, vases, ﬂowerpots, and other containers ﬁlled with water or liquids

CAUTION

• Do not install the machine in unstable locations, such as unsteady platforms or

inclined ﬂoors, or in locations subject to excessive vibrations, as this may cause the machine to fall or tip over, resulting in personal injury.

• Never block the ventilation slots and louvers on the machine. These openings are

provided for proper ventilation of working parts inside the machine. Blocking these openings can cause the machine to overheat. Never place the machine on a soft surface, such as a sofa or rug.

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• Do not install the machine in the following locations:

-A damp or dusty location

-A location near water faucets or water

-A location exposed to direct sunlight

-A location subject to high temperatures

-A location near open ﬂames

-A location near devices that contain magnets or generate magnetic ﬁelds, such as speakers

• Avoid poorly ventilated locations.

During use, the machine generates ozone. However, the amount of ozone generated is not enough to affect the human body. Nevertheless, if the machine is used for a prolonged period of time in a poorly ventilated room, or when making a large quantity of prints, be sure to ventilate the room to make the working environment as comfortable as possible.

• Make sure the machine is approximately 4" (10 cm) away from walls and other

equipment for proper ventilation.

• Make sure the location is not affected by extreme temperature changes, and always

stays between 59°F and 81°F (15°C and 27°C).

• Make sure the relative humidity of the area is between 20% and 80%.

• Do not use or store the machine outdoors.

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WARNING

• Do not damage or modify the power cord. Also, do not place heavy objects on the

power cord, or pull on or excessively bend it, as this could cause electrical damage and result in a ﬁre or electrical shock.

• Keep the power cord away from a heat source; failure to do this may cause the power

cord coating to melt, resulting in a ﬁre or electrical shock.

• Do not connect or disconnect the power cord with wet hands, as this may result in

electrical shock.

• Do not connect the power cord to a multiplug power strip, as this may cause a ﬁre or

electrical shock.

• Do not bundle up or tie the power cord in a knot, as this may result in a ﬁre or

electrical shock.

• Insert the power plug completely into the power outlet, as failure to do so may result

in a ﬁre or electrical shock.

• Do not use power cords other than the power cord provided, as this may result in a

ﬁre or electrical shock.

• As a general rule, do not use extension cords. Using an extension cord may result in

a ﬁre or electrical shock. If an extension cord must be used, however, use one rated for voltages of 120 V AC and over, untie the cord binding, and insert the power plug completely into the extension cord outlet to ensure a ﬁrm connection between the power cord and the extension cord.

CAUTION

• Do not use power supplies with voltages other than those speciﬁed herein, as this

may result in a ﬁre or electrical shock.

• Always grasp the power plug when disconnecting the power cord. Pulling on the

power cord may expose or snap the core wire, or otherwise damage the power cord. If the power cord is damaged, this could cause current to leak, resulting in a ﬁre or electrical shock.

• Leave sufﬁcient space around the power plug so that it can be unplugged easily. If

objects are placed around the power plug, you will be unable to unplug it in an emergency.

• During electrical storms, disconnect the telephone line and unplug the power cord

from the power outlet. Electrical storms may cause damage to the machine and result in a ﬁre or electrical shock.

IMPORTANT

•

If dust accumulates around the plug of the power cord when it is connected to a power outlet, unplug the machine and wipe the plug with a clean, dry cloth.

•

Do not plug the machine into the same circuit with appliances such as an air conditioner, television or copier. These devices generate an electrical noise, and may interfere with your machine's operation.

•

Unplug the machine in the following conditions:

- When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

- If liquid has spilled into the machine.

- If the machine has been exposed to rain or water.

- If the machine does not operate normally when you have followed the instructions in the guides included with your machine. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the instructions in the guides since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualiﬁed technician to restore the product to normal operation.

- If the machine has been dropped or damaged.

- If the machine exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for servicing.

Handling

WARNING

• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the machine. There are high-temperature

and high-voltage components inside the machine which may result in a ﬁre or electrical shock.

• If the machine makes strange noises, or gives off smoke, heat, or strange smells,

immediately disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Then, contact Canon Authorized Service Facilities or the Canon Customer Care Center. Continued use of the machine in this condition may result in a ﬁre or electrical shock.

• Do not use highly ﬂammable sprays near the machine. If gas from these sprays

comes into contact with the electrical components inside the machine, it may result in a ﬁre or electrical shock.

• To avoid damage to the power cord and creating a ﬁre hazard, always disconnect the

power cord and the interface cable when moving the machine. Otherwise, the power cord or interface cable may be damaged, resulting in a ﬁre or electrical shock.

• Do not drop paper clips, staples, or other metal objects inside the machine. Also, do

not spill water, liquids, or ﬂammable substances (alcohol, benzene, paint thinner, etc.) inside the machine. If these items come into contact with a high-voltage area inside the machine, it may result in a ﬁre or electrical shock. If these items are dropped or spilled inside the machine, immediately disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Then, contact Canon Authorized Service Facilities or the Canon Customer Care Center.

CAUTION

• Do not place heavy objects on the machine, as they may tip over or fall resulting in

personal injury.

• Disconnect the power cord for safety when the machine will not be used for an

extended period of time, such as during consecutive holidays.

• The laser beam can be harmful to human bodies. Since radiation emitted inside the

product is completely conﬁned within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation. Read the following remarks and instructions for safety.

• Close the ADF or the platen glass cover gently to avoid catching your hand. Failing to

do so may result in personal injury.

• Do not press down hard on the platen glass cover when using the platen glass to

scan a thick book. This may damage the platen glass and/or result in personal injury.

• Do not subject the machine to strong physical shock or vibration.

• Unplug the machine before moving it.

• Do not lift the machine by any of its attachments.

• If the machine exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for

servicing.

Maintenance and Inspections

WARNING

• When cleaning the machine, disconnect the power cord. Failure to observe these

steps may result in a ﬁre or electrical shock.

• Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet regularly, and clean the area around

the base of the power plug's metal pins and the power outlet with a dry cloth to ensure that all dust and grime is removed. If the power cord is connected for a long period of time in a damp, dusty, or smoky location, dust can build up around the power plug and become damp. This may cause a short circuit and result in a ﬁre.

• Clean the machine using a slightly dampened cloth with a mild detergent mixed with

water. Do not use alcohol, benzene, paint thinner, or other ﬂammable substances. Check detergent for ﬂammability prior to use. If ﬂammable substances come into contact with a high-voltage area inside the machine, it may result in a ﬁre or electrical shock.

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• There are some areas inside the machine which are subject to high-voltages. When

removing jammed paper or when inspecting the inside of the machine, do not allow necklaces, bracelets, or other metal objects to touch the inside of the machine, as this may result in burns or electrical shock.

• Do not burn or throw used toner cartridges into open ﬂames, as this may cause the

toner remaining inside the cartridge to ignite, resulting in burns or a ﬁre.

CAUTION

• The toner ﬁxing unit and its surroundings inside the machine may become hot during

use. When removing jammed paper or when inspecting the inside of the machine, do not touch the toner ﬁxing unit and its surroundings, as doing so may result in burns or electrical shock.

• When removing jammed paper or replacing the toner cartridge, take care not to allow

the toner to come into contact with your hands or clothing, as this will dirty your hands or clothing. If they become dirty, wash them immediately with cold water. Washing them with warm water will set the toner, and make it impossible to remove the toner stains.

• When removing paper which has become jammed inside the machine, remove the

jammed paper gently to prevent the toner on the paper from scattering and getting into your eyes or mouth. If the toner gets into your eyes or mouth, wash them immediately with cold water and immediately consult a physician.

• When loading paper or removing jammed documents or paper, take care not to cut

your hands on the edges of the documents or paper.

• When removing a used toner cartridge from the machine, remove the cartridge

carefully to prevent the toner from scattering and getting into your eyes or mouth. If the toner gets into your eyes or mouth, wash them immediately with cold water and immediately consult a physician.

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Consumables

WARNING

• Do not burn or throw used toner cartridges into open ﬂames, as this may cause the

toner remaining inside the cartridges to ignite, resulting in burns or a ﬁre.

• Do not store toner cartridges or copy paper in places exposed to open ﬂames, as this

may cause the toner or paper to ignite, resulting in burns or a ﬁre.

• When discarding used toner cartridges, put the cartridges in a bag to prevent the

toner remaining inside the cartridges from scattering, and dispose of them in a location away from open ﬂames.

CAUTION

Keep toner and other consumables out of the reach of small children. If these items are ingested, consult a physician immediately.

Other Warnings

WARNING

For cardiac pacemaker users: This product generates a low level magnetic ﬁeld. If you use a cardiac pacemaker and feel abnormalities, please move away from the product and consult a physician.

CAUTION

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the machine.

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Introduction

CHAPTER

This chapter describes the main components, the operation panel and the standby display of the machine. It also explains how to set the energy saver function.

Customer Support

Your machine is designed with the latest technology to provide trouble-free operation. If you encounter a problem with the machine's operation, try to solve it by using the information in Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting." If you cannot solve the problem or if you think your machine needs servicing, contact Canon Authorized Service Facilities or the Canon Customer Care Center.

Customer Support

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Main Components of the Machine

Introduction

This section describes the main components of the machine.

■ MF5550

Front View

f g

aaaaADF (Automatic Document Feeder)

Holds documents and feeds them automatically into the scanning unit.

bbbbDocument feeder tray

Place documents.

ccccDocument output tray

Documents come out here.

ddddSlide guide

Adjust to the width of documents.

eeeeOperation panel

Controls the machine.

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Main Components of the Machine

ffffOutput tray

Outputs printouts.

ggggFront cover

Open it when you install the cartridge, or remove jammed paper.

hhhhMulti-purpose feeder

Used when printing paper one by one manually.

iiiiCassette

Holds the paper supply.

Introduction

aaaaPlaten glass cover

Open it when you place documents on the platen glass for copying or scanning.

bbbbPlaten glass

Place documents.

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Introduction

Rear View

b c

aaaaUSB port

Connect the USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable.

bbbbTelephone line jack

Connect the telephone cable. (Only for the MF5550 model.)

ccccExternal device jack

Connect an external device. (Only for the MF5550 model.)

ddddFace up cover

Open it when you output paper face up, or remove jammed paper.

eeeePower socket

Connect the power cord.

ffffExtension cover

Protects paper supply in the cassette from dirt and dust.

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Main Components of the Machine

Operation Panel

bcd efgh i

This section describes keys used when making copies, scanning and setting the Menu.

For keys not described here, see Chapter 1, "Introduction," in the Facsimile Guide.

■ MF5550

01 02 03

11 12

aaaaAlarm indicator

Flashes red when the machine has a problem such as a paper jam. (The error message is displayed in the LCD.)

bbbbCOPY key

Switches the standby display to the Copy mode.

ccccFAX key

Switches the standby display to the Fax mode.

ddddSCAN key

Switches the standby display to the Scan mode, and starts scanning.

eeeeMenu key

Customizes the way your machine operates.

ffff (–), (+) keys

Scroll through the selections so you can see other settings.

Receive Mode

Pause

Redial

Coded Dial

Status

Monitor

Alarm

In Use

COPY

Clear

FAX

Start

lnm

PQRS

GHI

Energy Saver

DEF

ABC

MNO

JKL

WXYZ

TUV

SYMBOLS

Stop/Reset

SCAN

Enlarge / Reduce

Exposure

Image Quality

Set

Collate / 2on1

opq rk

ggggEnlarge/Reduce key

Sets an enlargement or reduction ratio of the copy.

hhhhExposure key

Adjusts the copy exposure.

iiiiEnergy Saver key

Sets or cancels the energy saver mode manually. The key lights green when the energy saver mode is set, and goes off when the mode is canceled.

jjjjStatus Monitor key

Checks the status of print and fax jobs.

kkkkClear key

Clears an entry in the LCD.

Introduction

Operation Panel

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llllLCD

Displays messages and prompts during operation. Also displays selections, text, and numbers when specifying settings.

mmmmStart key

Starts copying.

nnnnStop/Reset key

Cancels copying and other operations, and

ppppCollate/2on1 key

Sorts copies in order of pages or reduces two LTR-size documents to ﬁt on a single LTR-size sheet.

qqqqImage Quality key

Adjusts the quality of printout.

rrrrNumeric keys

Enter copy quantity and other numerical values.

returns to the standby display.

ooooSet key

Determines the contents you set or register.

Introduction

■ MF5530

Alarm

Clear

COPY

Start

SCAN

Stop/Reset

Energy Saver

Enlarge / Reduce

Exposure

Image Quality

Set

Collate / 2on1

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Operation Panel

Standby Display

The standby display differs depending on which mode is selected.

The standby display in the Copy or Scan mode is as follows:

■ Copy Mode

Copy ratio

Exposure Copy

Paper size

Image quality

quantity

■ Scan Mode

NOTE

•

When the machine is plugged in, the LCD displays <PLEASE WAIT> for a while, then the standby display appears.

•

The standby display in the Fax mode appears only with the MF5550 model. (See Chapter 1, "Introduction," in the Facsimile Guide.)

Introduction

Standby Display

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Energy Saver Mode

Introduction

This machine provides an energy saver function. When no operations are performed for about 5 minutes, the machine automatically enters the energy saver mode.

NOTE

•

The time until the machine enters the energy saver mode can be speciﬁed in a range of 3 minutes to 30 minutes. You can also turn off the energy saver function. For details on the energy saver mode settings, see <4. ENERGY SVR TIME> of "Menu Descriptions," on p. 10-4.

•

The energy saver function does not activate when the machine is in the following conditions:

- When printing out copies, faxes* or other pages

- When sending or receiving faxes*

- When scanning

- While a copy job is saved in the memory or when the collate copy or other functions are operating

- When paper jams occur

- When an error code appears and the Alarm indicator ﬂashes

- When no paper is loaded in the cassette or multi-purpose feeder

- When <PRESS SET KEY> is displayed *Only for the MF5550 model.

•

The machine will be restored from the energy saver mode in the following conditions:

- When receiving print jobs from your computer

- When receiving faxes*

- When you load documents in the ADF

- When you pick up the handset of the telephone connected to the machine*

- When receiving a call* *Only for the MF5550 model.

Setting the Energy Saver Mode Manually

Press [Energy Saver].

The LCD is turned off and the Energy Saver key lights up.

NOTE

Right after the machine is restored from the energy saver mode, or right after copying ﬁnishes, wait about 2 seconds before pressing [Energy Saver].

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Energy Saver Mode

Restoring from the Energy Saver Mode Manually

Press [Energy Saver].

The Energy Saver key goes off and the machine enters the standby mode.

NOTE

The machine can be restored from the energy saver mode immediately. However, it may vary according to room temperature and circumstances.

Introduction

Energy Saver Mode

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Introduction

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Energy Saver Mode

Paper Handling

CHAPTER

This chapter describes the print media you can use with this machine, how to load them, and where to print out the documents.

Print Media Requirements

For high-quality copies, we recommend using paper and transparencies recommended by Canon. Some types of paper available at ofﬁce supply stores may not be suitable for this machine. If you have any questions about paper and transparencies, contact Canon Authorized Service Facilities or the Canon Customer Care Center.

■ Paper Storage

In order to prevent paper jams, follow this procedure below:

• To prevent moisture buildup, store remaining paper wrapped tightly in its original

package. Store paper in a dry location, out of direct sunlight.

• To prevent curling, store paper ﬂat, not upright.

• If the paper is curled, uncurl it before loading it in the cassette or multi-purpose

feeder. Failure to do so will cause paper creases and a paper jam.

Print Media Requirements

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■ Unacceptable Paper

Do not copy on the following types of copy stock. Doing so may result in paper jams.

• Severely curled or wrinkled paper

• Tr ansparencies designed for full-color copiers or printers

• Paper which has already been copied using a digital full-color copier (Do not copy

on the reverse side.)

• Paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer (Do not copy on

the reverse side.)

IMPORTANT

Never attempt to make copies on full-color transparencies. Doing so may result in product malfunction.

■ Acceptable Paper

Paper Handling

Cassette/Multi-Purpose Feeder

LTR, LGL, EXECUTIVE, A4, B5

Paper Size

Paper Weight 17 lb to 34 lb (64 g/m

Envelope: COM10, MONARCH, DL, ISO-C5 Free Size (Multi-purpose feeder): 8 [max.]/3"

× 5" (76 mm × 127 mm) [min.]

to 128 g/m2)

/2" × 14" (216 mm × 356 mm)

Paper Type Plain paper, Heavy paper, Transparency, Label*, Envelope

* A label that can be loaded in the cassette is a standard type (label standard card) only.

NOTE

•

The printing speed may become slower than usual depending on the paper size, the paper type, and the number of sheets you specify. This is because the machine's safety function works to prevent the failure due to heat.

•

Some types of paper may not feed properly into the cassette or the multi-purpose feeder.

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Print Media Requirements

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