Canon imageCLASS MF6580CX, imageCLASS MF6580, imageCLASS MF6550, imageCLASS MF6530 Starter Guide

Starter Guide

Please read this guide before operating this equipment. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.

Series

ENG

Set Up the Machine

Unless otherwise mentioned, illustrations used in this manual are those taken when no optional equipment is attached to the MF6580, and also the menus described in this manual are based on the model MF6580.

Depending on the model of your machine, some settings may not be available and the number on the top of each menu may vary.

Do You Have Everything?

●Machine ●Paper Cassette (optional)** ●Toner Cartridge ●Power Cord ●Telephone Cable*

●Destination Labels*

●Starter Guide

●Basic Guide

●User Software CD

* MF6550/ MF6560/ MF6580 Only **MF6560/ MF6580 Only

●Limited Warranty Notice

●Registration Card

●Unpacking Instructions

Before Setting Up the Machine Manuals for the Machine

● Remove all shipping tape on the machine.

● When moving the machine, be sure at least two

people carry it using the provided hand grips on the left and right sides, as seen in the illustration right.

● The machine illustration may differ slightly from your machine.

● Starter Guide (This Document): Machine set-up and software installation

● Basic Guide: Basic features, maintenance, machine settings, and specifications

● Advanced Guide (in User Software CD): Advanced features, network and remote user interface,

system monitor, and reports and lists

● Scanner Driver Guide (in User Software CD): Scanner settings from a computer

1 2

Install Toner Cartridge

Remove the toner cartridge from the bag. Keep the bag for future use.

CAUTION

Do not open the drum protective shutter (A).

Gently rock the toner cartridge 5 or 6 times to distribute toner evenly.

Remove the seals (2 places).

Raise the blue plastic pull tab as in the illustration above.

The left edge (A) and the right side protrusions (B, C) of the toner cartridge should be aligned with the guides inside the machine. The Blue plastic pull tab should be pulled up as illustrated in step 4.

Pull out the seal completely.

NOTE

Do not pull out the seal at an angle.

Push the toner cartridge to make sure it is properly set in the machine.

CAUTION

Do not touch the fixing assembly (A) as it becomes very hot during use.

Open the left cover.

Close the left cover.

CAUTION

– Be careful not to get your fingers caught. – If you cannot close the left cover, do not force it to

close. Open the cover and make sure the toner cartridge is properly set in the machine.

Hold the toner cartridge by its handle. Insert the toner cartridge into the machine with the arrows (A) on the toner cartridge pointing toward the machine.

Load Paper

Pull out the paper cassette until it stops.

Even the edges of the paper stack.

Set Up the Paper Cassette to Fit the Paper Size

Load the paper stack print side up.

NOTE

Make sure the back edge of the paper stack touches the rear paper end guide (C), the paper stack should not exceed the load limit mark (A), and the load is under the hooks (B) on the paper guides.

Connect Telephone Cables

Gently insert the paper cassette as far as it will go.

CAUTION

Be careful not to get your fingers caught.

NOTE

For loading paper in the multi-purpose tray, see Chapter 3, “Print Media,” in the Basic Guide.

(MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only)

Incline the rear paper end guide until it is unlocked, then remove it from the paper cassette.

Attach the guide to the slots of the desired paper size.

Connect the supplied telephone cable to the line jack (A) and the wall jack. Connect your external telephone to the external device jack (B) if required.

Connect Power Cord and Turn On the Machine

Paper Select

COPY FAX SCAN

Image Quality Density Enlarge/ReduceOKTwo-Sided

System Monitor

View

Settings

Reset Collate

GHI

@./

PQRS

Tone

JKL

ABC

TUV

MNO

DEF

Clear ON/OFF

Stop

Start

Processing/

Data

Error

Power

WXYZ

SYMBOLS

Additional Functions

2 on 1

Frame

Erase

Set the Date and Time

Without optional cassette

Main power switch

Connect the power cord into the rear socket and the wall outlet and press the [I] side of the main power switch to ON.

What if...

● <CLOSE COVER LEFT COVER> is displayed:

Make sure that the left cover is closed properly. (See “Install Toner Cartridge,” on p. 3.)

● <TONER IS NOT SET INSTALL TONER> is displayed:

Make sure that the toner cartridge is installed properly. (See “Install Toner Cartridge,” on p. 3.)

100% LTR

TEXT

With optional cassette

100% AUTO

TEXT

The machine enters standby mode.

[OK]

[Additional Functions]

1 Press [Additional

Functions].

4 Use the numeric keys to

enter the date (month/day/ year) and time (in 24-hour format), then press [OK].

Ex.

DATE&TIME SETTING

12/31/´06 11:19

[Clear]

[Stop]Numeric Keys[][]

2 Use [ ] or [ ] to

select <6. TIMER SETTINGS>, then press [OK].

5 Press [Stop] to return to

standby mode.

● Entering Information – Numeric keys: Enter letters and

numbers.

– [ ] and [ ]: Move the

cursor position.

– [Clear]: Deletes the character at

the cursor position, or the entire entry if held for more than one second.

Confirm that <1. DATE&TIME SETTING> is displayed, then press [OK].

Set the Machine for Sending Faxes

Paper Select

COPY FAX SCAN

Image Quality Density Enlarge/ReduceOKTwo-Sided

System Monitor

View

Settings

Reset Collate

GHI

@./

PQRS

Tone

JKL

ABC

TUV

MNO

DEF

Clear

Sta

Processing/

Data

Error

WXYZ

SYMBOLS

Additional Functions

2 on 1

Frame

Erase

(MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only)

Guidelines for Entering Information

The sender information you register in the machine appears in the header of each page received by your recipient.

Fax/telephone

Date and time

12/31/2006 10:50 FAX 123XXXXXXX CANON

NOTE

Before sending a fax, you MUST register your fax number, user name, and the current date and time in the machine.

number

Unit name Page number

001

Entering Information

Use the following keys to enter information in the machine.

● Use the numeric keys to enter characters. Press the numeric key repeatedly until the required character appears.

● Press [#] to enter symbols.

● Press [ ] to switch among input modes:

– [:A]: Letter (uppercase) mode – [:a]: Letter (lowercase) mode – [:1]: Number mode

● Press [ ] or [ ] to move the cursor.

[OK]

[][]

[] [#]

Numeric Keys

[Clear]

● Press [Clear] to delete the character at the cursor position. Hold [Clear] to delete the entire entry.

● Press [OK] to confirm the entry.

You can enter the following characters in each input mode:

:A :a

[1] @.-_/ @.-_/

[2] ABC abc 2

[3] DEF def 3

[4] GHI ghi 4

[5] JKL jkl 5

[6] MNO mno 6

[7]

[8]

[9]

PQRS pqrs

TUV tuv

WXYZ wxyz

[0] 0

[ ]

[#]

– . # ! " , ; : ^ _ = / | ’ ? $ @ % & + \ ( ) [ ] { } < >

Register Sender Information

Paper Select

COPY FAX SCAN

Image Quality Density Enlarge/ReduceOKTwo-Sided

System Monitor

View

Settings

Reset Collate

GHI

@./

PQRS

Tone

JKL

ABC

TUV

MNO

DEF

Clear ON/OFF

Stop

Start

Processing/

Data

Error

Power

WXYZ

SYMBOLS

Additional Functions

2 on 1

Frame

Erase

[]

[OK]

[Additional Functions]

4 Confirm that <1. UNIT

TELEPHONE #> displayed

, then press

[OK].

[] []

Numeric Keys

[Clear]

5 Use the numeric keys to

enter your fax/telephone number (max. 20 digits, including spaces), then press [OK].

UNIT TELEPHON#

[Stop]

● Entering Information – Numeric keys: Enter letters and

numbers. – [ ]: Enter symbols. – [ ]: Switches letter and number

input modes. – [ ] and [ ]: Move the

cursor position. – [Clear]: Deletes the character at

the cursor position, or the entire

entry if held for more than one

second.

6 Confirm that <2. UNIT

NAME> is displayed, then press [OK].

1 Press [Additional

Functions].

7 Use the numeric keys to

enter the unit name (up to 24 characters), then press [OK].

Ex.

UNIT NAME :A

2 Use [ ] or [ ] to

select <3. FAX SETTINGS>, then press [OK].

8 Press [Stop] to return to

standby mode.

Use [ ] or [ ] to select <2. USER SETTINGS>, then press [OK].

Set the Telephone Line Type

1 Press [Additional

Functions].

2 Use [ ] or [ ] to

select <3. FAX SETTINGS>, then press [OK].

3 Use [ ] or [ ] to

select <2. USER SETTINGS>, then press [OK].

4 Use [ ] or [ ] to

select <5. TEL LINE TYPE>, then press [OK].

5 Use [ ] or [ ] to

select the telephone line type, then press [OK].

<TOUCH TONE>: Tone dialing (default) <ROTARY PULSE>: Pulse dialing

6 Press [Stop] to return to

standby mode.

Set the Machine for Receiving Faxes

(MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only)

Select the Receive Mode that Suits Your Needs

Follow the chart below to determine the correct receive mode for your needs.

Do you intend to use the machine to receive voice calls?

Yes

Do you intend to use an answering machine with the machine?

Do you intend to receive faxes automatically?

Yes

Do you subscribe to a DRPD service?

Yes

Yes <AnsMode>

Answers all calls as faxes.

Receives faxes automatically and records voice messages.

Does not answer any calls. You have to manually receive faxes.

Switches between fax and voice calls automatically if a telephone is connected to the machine.

Set the Receive Mode

1 Press [Additional

Functions].

4 Use [ ] or [ ] to

select the receive mode, then press [OK].

2 Use [ ] or [ ] to

select <3. FAX SETTINGS>, then press [OK].

5 Press [Stop] to return to

standby mode.

3 Confirm that

<1. RX MODE> is displayed, then press [OK].

NOTE

For details, see the Advanced Guide (in User Software CD).

<DRPD>

Distinguishes between fax and voice calls, if you want to use an external phone.

NOTE

– The answering machine must be connected directly to the machine for <AnsMode> to work. – An external telephone must be connected to the machine for <FaxTel>, <Manual> or <DRPD> to work. – Voice mail is not supported with <AnsMode>. – The <DRPD> mode requires subscription to a DRPD (Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection) service. Contact your telephone

company for availability.

Installing/Uninstalling Software

Installation Procedure

Before Installation:

• Do not connect the USB cable before installing the software. If you connect the USB cable before installing the software and the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears, click [Cancel].

• For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, logon as Administrator to install the software.

• Make sure the machine is turned on before connecting the USB cable.

• On the screen shown at each step, click on the circled button to proceed.

If the MF6500 Series CD-ROM Setup screen is not displayed, on the Windows desktop double-click [My Computer]. Open the CD-ROM icon, then double-click [MInst (MInst.exe)].

System Requirements

Microsoft Windows 98/98SE

CPU: Intel Pentium/66 MHz or faster Memory: 128 MB or more Available Hard Disk Space: 460 MB or more

Microsoft Windows Me

CPU: Intel Pentium/150 MHz or faster Memory: 128 MB or more Available Hard Disk Space: 460 MB or more

Microsoft Windows 2000

CPU: Intel Pentium/133 MHz or faster Memory: 128 MB or more Available Hard Disk Space: 460 MB or more

Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit version)

CPU: Intel Pentium/Celeron series 233 MHz or faster Memory: 128 MB or more Available Hard Disk Space: 460 MB or more

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32-bit version)*

CPU: Intel Pentium/Celeron series 133 MHz or faster Memory: 128 MB or more Available Hard Disk Space: 460 MB or more * Only for network connection.

NOTE

Installation of PageManager and OmniPage is required only for the MF6530/6531/6550. (PageManager and OmniPage are not supplied with the MF6560/6580.)

For USB Connection

7 8 9 101112

When you install PageManager

and OmniPage, follow the onscreen instructions.

13 14 15

Connect the machine and your computer with a USB cable (A).

You have now completed installation.

For Network Connection (MF6580 Only)

NOTE

– This machine is set by default to

automatically draw an IP address using DHCP. If your network server or router is configured to provide a DHCP address, all you need to do is connect a network cable and turn on the machine. The machine will draw an IP address automatically.

5 Confirm that <1. IP

ADDRESS AUTO.> is displayed, then press [OK].

– This machine also supports

automatic IP addresses using BOOTP and RARP protocols. For definitions and an explanation of each, please refer to the Advanced Guide.

6 Use [ ] or [ ] to

select <OFF>, then press [OK].

Specify the IP Address Manually

1 Press [Additional

Functions].

7 Confirm that <2. IP

ADDRESS> is displayed, then press [OK].

2 Use [ ] or [ ] to

select <9. SYSTEM SETTINGS>, then press [OK].

8 Use the numeric keys to

enter the IP address number, then press [OK].

IP ADDRESS

000.000.000.000

3 Use [ ] or [ ] to

select <2. NETWORK SETTINGS>, then press [OK].

9 Confirm that <3. SUBNET

MASK> is displayed, then press [OK].

4 Confirm that <1. TCP/IP

SETTINGS> is displayed, then press [OK].

10 Use the numeric keys

to enter the subnet mask number, then press [OK].

SUBNET MASK

000.000.000.000

11 Confirm that <4.

GATEWAY ADDRESS> is displayed, then press [OK].

Install Software

12 Use the numeric keys

to enter the gateway address number, then press [OK].

GATEWAY ADDRESS

000.000.000.000

13 Press [Stop] to return

to standby mode.

14 Restart the machine. 15

Connect the machine and your network router or a hub with a category 5 rated (Cat 5) twistedpair LAN cable (A).

If the MF6500 Series CD-ROM Setup screen is not displayed, on the Windows desktop double-click [My Computer]. Open the CD-ROM icon, then double-click [MInst (MInst.exe)].

While installing the software on a computer running Windows Server 2003, the display in this step does not appear.

567 8910

Repeat this step for each driver that you have selected.

19 20

11 12 13 14

15 16 17

You have now completed installation.

21 2221

Uninstallation Procedure

Before you remove the driver, make sure of the following:

● You have the installation software available for installation.

● No application is running on your computer.

NOTE

– To uninstall the software in

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, you must be the user with administrative privileges.

– When removing the software,

first remove the MF Toolbox, and then the MF drivers.

3 Click [Yes].

Uninstallation proceeds automatically and next dialog box appears.

Removing the MF Toolbox Removing the MF Drivers

1 Click [start] on the

Windows task bar → [(All) Programs] → [Canon] → [MF Toolbox 4.9] → [Toolbox Uninstall].

2 Follow the on-screen

instructions.

When the Repair or Remove program selection screen is displayed, check [Remove], then click [Next >]. If asked to confirm removal of an application etc., click [OK]. Restart your computer if asked to do so.

3 Click [Exit]. 1 Click [start] on the

Windows task bar → [(All) Programs] → [Canon] → [MF6500 Series] → [Uninstall Drivers].

The [MF Drivers Uninstaller] dialog box appears.

4 Click [Exit].

Bundled on the User Software CD

When you install the following programs, click on the [Additional Software Programs] button in step 2 of “Installation Procedure – For USB Connection” or in step 2 of “Installation Procedure – For Network Connection – Install Software,” then follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

● Canon Cover Sheet Editor

The Canon Cover Sheet Editor enables you to create original fax cover sheet templates for use with Canon

NOTE

Restart your computer if asked to do so.

fax driver. For details, see the online help for this program.

● NetSpot Device Installer (NSDI)

NetSpot Device Installer enables you to set up the machine for network operations. For details, see the Readme file and online help for this program.

2 Click [Delete].

Using Help

The user software CD includes programs (driver software and application software) which the supplied instruction guides do not cover. When you utilize such programs, refer to online help and context sensitive help following the instructions below.

Online Help

You can locate additional help in the online help file provided with the driver software. In the [Properties] dialog box, you can click [Help] to display information about every feature and option in the drivers.

In the help dialog box, you can click [Contents], then double-click your desired title to display information.

Context Sensitive Help

Context sensitive help displays an explanation of each item in the current dialog box. Use one of the following methods to show context sensitive help. – Click (Help) in the title bar of the dialog

box → click the desired item.

– Right-click the desired item → select

[What's this?]

– Select the desired item → press [F1]

Contacting Service Center

If you have a problem with your machine and you cannot solve it by referring to the manuals, please contact our Canon Authorized Service Facilities or the Canon Customer Care Center at 1-800-8284040 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday and 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Saturday.

In the help dialog box, you can click [Index], then double-click your desired keyword in the list to display information. To search the desired keyword quickly, enter a keyword in the upper text box. The nearest keyword is located in the list below.

Canon, the Canon logo, imageCLASS, and NetSpot are trademarks of Canon Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other product and brand names are registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Specifications subject to change without notice.

A Tip for Saving Paper

DEF DEF DEF DEF

ABC ABC ABC ABC

DEF DEF DEF DEF

ABC ABC ABC ABC

DEF DEF DEF DEF

The machine comes with useful features that can be combined to reduce the volume of paper used when copying.

Copying regularly

Copying with features combined

■ Collate Copying

(See the Advanced Guide.)

AAAA AAAA

BBBB

AAAA

BBBB

CCCC

AAAA

BBBB

CCCC

DDDD

BBBB

CCCC

DDDD

CCCC

DDDD DDDD

AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA

■ Two-Sided Copying

(See the Advanced Guide.)

ABC ABC ABC ABC

■ 2 on 1 Combination

(See the Advanced Guide.)

ABC ABC ABC ABC

AAAA AAAA

AAAA

ABC ABC ABC ABC

AAAA AAAA AAAA

AAAA

Combinations of Features

To get the best use of the machine’s copy features, try other combinations listed in this table.

●: Available

2 on 1 Combination ––●●●●●

Original Frame Erase –––●●●●

Book Frame Erase –– –●●●●

Binding Hole Erase ● –– ●●●●

1 to 2-Sided ●●●● ––●

2 to 2-Sided ●●●● ––●

2 to 1-Sided ●●●● –– ●

Collate ●●●●●●●

CANON INC.

30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan

CANON U.S.A., INC.

One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.

CANON CANADA INC.

6390 Dixie Road Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7, Canada

CANON EUROPA N.V.

Bovenkerkerweg 59-61 1185 XB Amstelveen, The Netherlands

CANON FRANCE S.A.S.

17, quai du Président Paul Doumer 92414 Courbevoie Cedex, France

CANON COMMUNICATION & IMAGE FRANCE S.A.S.

12, rue de I’Industrie 92414 Courbevoie Cedex, France

CANON (U.K.) LTD.

Woodhatch, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8BF, United Kingdom

CANON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

Europark Fichtenhain A10, 47807 Krefeld, Germany

CANON ITALIA S.p.A.

Via Milano, 8 20097 San Donato Milanese (MI) Italy

CANON ESPAÑA, S.A.

c/ Joaquín Costa 41, 28002 Madrid, Spain

CANON LATIN AMERICA, INC.

703 Waterford Way Suite 400, Miami, Florida 33126 U.S.A.

CANON AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD

1 Thomas Holt Drive, North Ryde, Sydney, N.S.W. 2113, Australia

CANON CHINA CO.,LTD

15F, North Tower, Beijing Kerry Centre, 1 Guang Hua Road, Chao Yang District, 100020, Beijing, China

CANON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

1 HarbourFront Avenue #04-01 Keppel Bay Tower, Singapore 098632

Canon imageCLASS MF6580CX, imageCLASS MF6580, imageCLASS MF6550, imageCLASS MF6530 Starter Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Set Up the Machine

Do You Have Everything?

Before Setting Up the Machine Manuals for the Machine

Install Toner Cartridge

Load Paper

Set Up the Paper Cassette to Fit the Paper Size

Connect Power Cord and Turn On the Machine

Set the Date and Time

Guidelines for Entering Information

Register Sender Information

Set the Telephone Line Type

Select the Receive Mode that Suits Your Needs

Set the Receive Mode

Installing/Uninstalling Software

Installation Procedure

Uninstallation Procedure

Bundled on the User Software CD

Using Help

Online Help

Context Sensitive Help

Contacting Service Center

A Tip for Saving Paper