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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.

Guides with this symbol are printed manuals.

• Setting Up the Machine

• Software Installation

• Network Settings

• Copying and Printing Instructions

• Troubleshooting

• Fax Instructions

• Troubleshooting

• Software Installation and Instructions

• Printing, Scanning and PC Faxing Instructions

• Troubleshooting

• Remote User Interface Instructions

• Network Connectivity and Setup Instructions

Guides with this symbol are PDF manuals included on the

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accompanying CD-ROM. (See footnote.)

Set-Up Instructions

for the Machine

Set-Up Instructions

for Networking and Printing

Basic Guide

Facsimile Guide

Software Guide

(This Manual)

Remote UI Guide

Network Guide

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• H12297 (Color imageCLASS MF8170c)

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How This Manual Is Organized

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Installation

Printing

Scanning

PC Faxing

Troubleshooting

Appendix

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.

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Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Symbols Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Buttons Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Displays Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Abbreviations Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Legal Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Chapter 1 Installation

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Where to Find Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Installing Software on Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

To Use the Machine as a Local Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Step 1 Install the MF Drivers (USB Connection) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Step 2 Install the MF Toolbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

Step 3 Connect the USB Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10

Install Accompanying Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11

Read User’s Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11

To Use the Machine as a Network Printer (Network Connection) . . . . . . . . .1-12

Step 1 Specifying Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12

Step 2 Connecting the Machine to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15

Step 3 Checking Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15

Step 4 Install the MF Network Drivers (Network Connection) . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16

Checking Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20

Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21

Removing the MF Toolbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21

Removing the MF Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22

Chapter 2 Printing

Printing a Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Canceling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Changing Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

From a Windows Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

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Opening the Printing Preferences or Properties Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

From the [Printers and Faxes]

(Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Opening the Properties Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Opening the Printing Preferences Dialog Box

(Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Windows 98/Me Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

Details Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Color Management Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

Sharing Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

Page Setup Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

Finishing Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

Paper Source Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Quality Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences . . . . .2-29

Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29

General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-30

Sharing Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-31

Ports Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-32

Advanced Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33

Color Management Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-34

Security Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-35

Profile Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-36

Add/Edit Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38

Printing Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39

Page Setup Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40

Edit Watermark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-42

Finishing Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-46

Paper Source Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48

Quality Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49

Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55

Using the Machine on Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60

Setting the Machine as a Shared Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-60

Windows 98/Me Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-64

Using the Shared Printer on Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67

Network Download. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-67

Add Printer Wizard (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-68

Add Printer Wizard (Windows 98/Me) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-69

Chapter 3 Scanning

Scanning with [B&W Start] or [Color Start] on the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

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Setting the Scanning Function for [B&W Start] or [Color Start] . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Setting Up [Start] to Operate in a Different Way from [Save] . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Setting Up [B&W Start] or [Color Start] in the [Settings] Dialog Box . . . . . . . .3-4

Setting Up [B&W Start] or [Color Start] in the [Scanners and Cameras] Folder

(Windows 2000: the [Scanners and Cameras Properties] Dialog Box) . . . . . .3-5

Scanning with the MF Toolbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

MF Toolbox Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

Scanner Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

Save Scanned Image to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12

Link Scanned Images to. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

Confirmation of the Scanned Image and Exif Settings

(Confirm Scanned Image) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

Scanning an Image from an Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

Creating One PDF File from Two or more Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19

Switching between Simple Mode and Advanced Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19

Using Simple Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20

Add/Delete the Output Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21

Simple Mode Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22

Using Advanced Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23

Advanced Mode Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24

Advanced Mode - Specifying the Parameters of a Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25

To Select the Parameters of a Scan Automatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25

To Specify the Parameters of a Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25

Advanced Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26

Input Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26

Output Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27

Image Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28

Color Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31

[Preferences] Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-38

Determining Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-42

Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-44

Scanning from the [Scanner and Camera Wizard] Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . .3-44

Advanced Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-49

Scanning from an Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-50

Chapter 4 PC Faxing

Sending a Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Characters and Symbols for Fax Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Fax Sending Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Sending Settings Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

Edit Address Book Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Cover Sheet Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

Changing Fax Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12

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From a Windows Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12

Opening the MF8100 Series (FAX) Printing Preferences or MF8100 Series

(FAX) Properties Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12

From the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) Folder . . . 4-13

Opening the MF8100 Series (FAX) Properties Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

Opening the MF8100 Series (FAX) Printing Preferences Dialog Box

(Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13

Windows 98/Me Fax Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15

General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15

Details Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

Sharing Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17

Edit Address Book Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

Special Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24

Configuration Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and

FAX Printing Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27

The FAX Properties Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

The FAX Printing Preferences Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27

FAX Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27

General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28

Sharing Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28

Ports Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28

Advanced Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29

Color Management Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29

Security Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30

Configuration Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30

FAX Printing Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30

Edit Address Book Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31

Special Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37

Canon Cover Sheet Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-40

Installing and Uninstalling Cover Sheet Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-40

Launching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43

Uninstalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43

Opening, Saving, and Closing a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44

Opening a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-44

Saving and Closing a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-45

Creating an Original Cover Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-46

Inserting Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46

Adjusting Text Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-47

Specifying Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-52

Creating Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-56

Editing Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58

Specifying Object Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-62

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Arranging Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-62

Specifying Grid Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-64

Printing a Cover Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-67

Registering an Original Cover Sheet as a Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-67

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

Driver Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4

Scanning Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Installing and Uninstalling Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11

Chapter 6 Appendix

Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

About Color Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3

The Three Primary Colors of Light and Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3

Method for Expressing Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4

Mechanism of Color Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5

To Achieve More Beautiful Results in Smoother Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-18

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Preface

Thank you for purchasing the Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the product 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.

IMPORTANT

NOTE

See the Basic Guide

machine

default A setting that remains in effect unless you change it.

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.

Refer to the Basic Guide for details on the topic of the previous sentence.

The word “machine” refers to Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c machine.

Buttons Used in This Manual

A button or an item is referred to in [brackets] as follows in this manual.

• A button or an item on the screen ........[OK]

• Name of window or dialog box .............[Add Printer Wizard]

• A button on a toolbar ............................ (Help)

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Displays Used in This Manual

Screen shots of computer operation screens used in this manual may differ from the ones you actually see depending on the model or options that come with your machine.

Abbreviations Used in This Manual

In this manual, product names and model names are abbreviated as follows: Microsoft Microsoft Windows Me. Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Server 2003.

Windows® 98 operating system is referred to as Windows 98.

Windows® Millennium Edition operating system is referred to as

Windows® 2000 operating system is referred to as Windows 2000.

Windows® XP operating system is referred to as Windows XP.

Windows® Server 2003 operating system is referred to as Windows

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Legal Notices

Trademarks

Canon, the Canon Logo and imageCLASS are trademarks of Canon USA, Inc.

Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or in other countries.

Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

In this manual, Microsoft and Microsoft Windows are referred to as Microsoft and Windows respectively.

Copyright

No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Canon Inc.

Notice

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.

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Installation

CHAPTER

This chapter explains the procedure to install the drivers and software on your computer. Once the corresponding drivers are installed, you can print, fax and scan from your computer.

System Requirements

The drivers can be installed and used in the following system environments.

■ Operating System

Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003*.

■ Computer

Any computer on which Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003* runs properly.

■ Hardware Environment

• IBM or IBM-compatible PC

• CD-ROM drive or network environment with the access to CD-ROM

• PC equipped with a USB port and the USB class driver installed

OS CPU RAM Available free disk space

32 MB of

Windows 98

* Only for network connection.

Intel Pentium greater

90 MHz or

RAM, 64 MB or greater is recommend ed

At least 115 MB, 200 MB or greater is recommended

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OS CPU RAM Available free disk space

32 MB of RAM, 64 MB or greater is recommend

At least 115 MB, 200 MB or greater is recommended

Windows Me

Intel Pentium or greater

150 MHz

Windows 2000* Professional

Intel Pentium or greater, or compatible micro processors (up to 2 processors are

133 MHz

supported)

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64 MB of RAM, 128 MB or greater is recommend ed

At least 115 MB, 200 MB or greater is recommended

64 MB of RAM, 128 MB or greater is

At least 115 MB, 200 MB or greater is recommended

Windows XP*

Pentium Family 300 MHz or greater

recommend ed

64 MB of RAM, 128 MB or greater is

At least 115 MB, 200 MB or greater is recommended

Windows Server 2003

Pentium Family 300 MHz or greater

recommend ed

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* Log on as a user account with administrator privileges is recommended.

NOTE

The USB 2.0 Hi Speed connection requires a PC equipped with a CPU faster than 300 MHz and more than 64 MB of RAM and with Windows XP SP1 installed, or with a CPU faster than 133 MHz and more than 64 MB of RAM and with Windows 2000 SP4 installed. If your PC meets all of these requirements and is preinstalled with USB 2.0 Host Controller, the USB 2.0 connection will be guaranteed.

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Where to Find Help

When you encounter a problem during installation of the driver software or while operating your machine, consult the following:

■ In This Manual

See Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting."

■ In the Basic Guide

See Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting."

■ README. TXT File

The hints, limitations, and restrictions you need to be aware of when installing and using the drivers are included in the README.TXT file provided with the drivers.

■ 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.

■ Context Sensitive Help

This Help displays the explanation of each item in the current dialog box. Use one of the following procedures to activate a 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].

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■ Canon Support Center

If the above Help does not provide the information you need, please contact the Canon Support Center at 1-800-828-4040 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.

Where to Find Help

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Installing Software on Your Computer

imageCLASS MF8170c as a network or a local printer, fax and a local scanner (connected directly to your computer).

When installing the drivers, follow the steps shown in the [MF8100 Series Setup] screen.

This section provides installation procedure of drivers to use the Canon Color

Installation

Before you install the software, be sure to:

• Confirm the machine is not connected to your computer.

• Turn on the machine. (See the Set-Up Instructions for the Machine.)

• Quit any Windows application running on your computer.

IMPORTANT

If you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, be sure to log on as a member of Administrators.

NOTE

•

Use of a cable 9.8 ft (3 m) long or less is recommended.

•

The screen shots shown are from Windows XP.

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To Use the Machine as a Local Printer

Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

The [MF8100 Series Setup] screen appears.

Install the software following steps 1, 2 and 3 in the [Install Drivers] screen.

If the [MF8100 Series Setup] screen is not displayed, on the Windows desktop, click [start] ➞ [My Computer] (Windows 98/Me/2000: double-click [My Computer]). Open the CD-ROM icon ➞ double-click [Setup(Setup.exe)].

If you are installing from a copy saved on a network or hard disk, double-click [Setup(Setup.exe)] in the copy.

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[MF8100 Series Setup] screen

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Step 1 Install the MF Drivers (USB Connection)

In the [MF8100 Series Setup] screen, click [USB Connection].

Installation

Click [Install Drivers].

Click [Install MF Drivers].

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Read the License Agreement ➞ click [Yes].

Click [Exit].

Installation

NOTE

If you are using Windows 98/Me, a message recommending you to restart your computer may appear. In this case, continue installing after restarting your computer.

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Step 2 Install the MF Toolbox

In the [Install Drivers] screen, click [Install MF Toolbox].

Installation

If you have closed the [Install Drivers] screen, on the Windows desktop, click [start] ➞ [My Computer] (Windows 98/Me/2000: double-click [My Computer]). Open the CD-ROM icon ➞ double-click [Setup(Setup.exe)].

If you are installing from a copy saved on a network or hard disk, double-click [Setup(Setup.exe)] in the copy.

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Click [Next >].

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Click [Continue].

Read the License Agreement ➞ click [Yes].

When the [Choose Destination Location] dialog box appears, click [Next >].

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Click [Next >].

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Click [Exit].

Step 3 Connect the USB Cable

Make sure that the machine is turned on.

Connect the USB cable after MF Toolbox installation.

Connect the USB cable to the machine and computer USB port.

When you connect the USB cable to the computer, the machine is automatically detected as a new hardware. Wait for a while as your computer performs various settings.

Depending on your computer, a message may display asking you to restart your computer.

After restarting your computer, wait for a while for your computer to continue performing various settings.

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Install Accompanying Applications

To install the accompanying applications, in the [MF8100 Series Setup] screen, click [Install Applications].

You can also install it later.

Read User’s Manual

To read the PDF manual on the CD-ROM, click [Read Manuals] on the [MF8100 Series Setup] screen.

Installation is now complete. In the [MF8100 Series Setup] screen, click [Exit] to close the screen. Then remove the CD-ROM from the disk drive.

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To Use the Machine as a Network Printer (Network Connection)

IMPORTANT

The machine needs to be restarted for the specified settings to become effective. To

Installation

restart the machine, disconnect the power cord, wait for at least 10 seconds, and connect the power cord again.

NOTE

•

For details on specifying network settings, see Chapter 2, "Specifying the Network Settings," in the Network Guide.

•

For additional network protocol settings, see the Network Guide.

•

For the values of the network settings, consult your network administrator or internet service provider (ISP).

Step 1 Specifying Network Settings

Press [Menu] ➞ or to select <6.NETWORK SETTINGS> on the LCD ➞ press [Set].

6.NETWORK SETTINGS

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Press or to select <1.LAN SETTINGS> ➞ press [Set].

NETWORK SETTINGS

1.LAN SETTINGS

Press or to select <1.IP ADDRESS AUTO.> ➞ press [Set].

LAN SETTINGS

1.IP ADDRESS AUTO.

■ To obtain an IP address automatically (dynamic allocation):

Press or to select <ON> ➞ press [Set].

IP ADDRESS AUTO. ON

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Press or to select <1.DHCP>, <2.BOOTP>, or <3.RARP> ➞ press [Set].

IP ADDRESS AUTO.

1.DHCP

Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the standby display.

Restart the machine by disconnecting the power cord, and then reconnecting it.

■ To specify an IP address manually (static allocation):

Press or to select <OFF> ➞ press [Set].

IP ADDRESS AUTO. OFF

Press or to select <2.IP ADDRESS> ➞ press [Set].

LAN SETTINGS

2.IP ADDRESS

Enter an IP address of the machine using the numeric keys ➞ press [Set].

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Write down the IP address you entered: , , ,

IP ADDRESS

000.000.000.000_

Press or to select <3.SUBNET MASK> ➞ press [Set].

LAN SETTINGS

3.SUBNET MASK

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Enter the subnet mask using the numeric keys ➞ press [Set].

Write down the subnet mask you entered: , , ,

SUBNET MASK

000.000.000.000_

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Press or to select <4.DEFAULT GATEWAY> ➞ press [Set].

LAN SETTINGS

4.DEFAULT GATEWAY

Enter the default gateway address using the numeric keys ➞ press [Set].

Write down the gateway address you entered: , , ,

DEFAULT GATEWAY

000.000.000.000

Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the standby display.

Restart the machine by disconnecting the power cord, and then reconnecting it.

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Step 2 Connecting the Machine to a Network

Connect a Category 5 rated (Cat 5) twisted-pair LAN cable to the 10Base-T/100Base-TX port on the back of the machine. Connect the other end of the cable to a network router or a hub.

Step 3 Checking Network Settings

Installation

Press [Menu] ➞ or to select <6.NETWORK SETTINGS> on the LCD ➞ press [Set].

6.NETWORK SETTINGS

Press ➞ or to select <2.VIEW IP ADDRESS> ➞ press [Set].

NETWORK SETTINGS

2.VIEW IP ADDRESS

Press or to select the desired setting ➞ press [Set].

VIEW IP ADDRESS

1. IP ADDRESS

Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the standby display.

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Step 4 Install the MF Network Drivers (Network Connection)

NOTE

For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, log on as Administrator to install the software.

Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

The [MF8100 Series Setup] screen appears.

Installation

Install the software following steps in the [Install Drivers] screen.

In the [MF8100 Series Setup] screen, click [Network Connection].

Click [Install Drivers].

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NOTE

You can click [Read Manuals] to read PDF manuals.

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Click [Next >].

[License Agreement] screen appears, then click [Yes].

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Select the target machine in the Device List ➞ click [Next >].

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NOTE

If the target machine is not listed in the Device List, click [Search by IP Address] and

➞

enter the IP address Checking Network Settings on p. 1-15.

click [OK]. If you do not know the machine’s IP address, see

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Select the driver(s) to install ➞ click [Next >].

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Select the default printer or fax ➞ click [Next >].

Select the driver type (Printer and/or Fax) ➞ click [Next >].

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Click [Exit].

NOTE

When a screen prompting you to restart your computer is appeared instead of the screen above, select [Yes, I want to restar t my computer now.] or [No, I will restart my computer later.] and then click [Exit].

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Checking Installation

Installation

Check if the drivers are installed successfully and the machine is selected as the default printer.

NOTE

If your machine is selected in the printer box when you open the [Print] dialog box in an application, which means your machine is set as the default printer.

Open the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) folder.

Click [start] on the Windows task bar ➞ select [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/ 2000: [Start] ➞ [Settings] ➞ [Printers]).

Make sure the driver icon is displayed.

Select the default printer.

If your machine is already set as the default printer, go to step 3.

❑ Click the corresponding printer driver icon.

❑ From the [File] menu, click [Set as Default Printer] (Windows 98/Me: [Set as

Default]).

Open the [Scanners and Cameras] folder (Windows 98/Me/2000: the [Scanners and Cameras Properties] dialog box).

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Click [start] on the Windows task bar ➞ select [Control Panel] ➞ [Printers and Other Hardware] ➞ [Scanners and Cameras] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Start] ➞ [Settings] ➞ [Control Panel] ➞ double-click the [Scanners and Cameras] icon).

Make sure the corresponding scanner driver name or icon is displayed.

If the [Canon MF Toolbox 4.7] icon is displayed on the Windows desktop, installation of the MF Toolbox 4.7 has been successful.

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Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Software

If the drivers are not working properly, remove the drivers and install them again. When removing the software, the first remove the MF Toolbox, and then the MF drivers. Even if you want to reinstall the software, you must still remove the currently installed software. Before you remove the drivers, make sure the following:

• You have the installation software available for installation.

• No application is running on your computer.

IMPORTANT

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

Removing the MF Toolbox

Quit the MF Toolbox and any applications (including anti-virus) that are currently running.

To close the MF Toolbox, click [X] at the top right of the MF Toolbox window.

Click [start] on the Windows task bar ➞ [(All) Programs] ➞ [Canon] ➞ [MF Toolbox 4.7] ➞ [Uninstall Toolbox].

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Installation

When the Repair or Remove program selection screen is displayed, check [Remove] ➞ click [Next >].

If asked to confirm removal of an application etc., click [OK].

Restart your computer if asked to do so.

Click [Exit].

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Removing the MF Drivers

Click [start] on the Windows task bar ➞ [(All) Programs] ➞ [Canon] ➞ [MF Drivers] ➞ [Uninstall Drivers].

The [MF Drivers Uninstaller] dialog box appears.

Select the corresponding printer ➞ click [Perform].

Installation

The confirmation message dialog box appears.

Click [Yes].

Uninstallation proceeds automatically and next dialog box appears.

Click [Exit].

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NOTE

A message recommending you to restart your computer may appear under some operating systems. In this case, continue installing after restarting your computer.

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Printing

This chapter explains the procedure to print a document from a Windows application. If you want to change print settings, you can access the properties dialog box of the printer driver.

Printing a Document

Load paper in the cassette or the multi-purpose tray.

For details on loading paper, see Chapter 2, “Paper Handling,” in the

Open the document in an application.

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Select the command to print.

In most cases, click [Print] from the [File] menu.

The [Print] dialog box appears.

Printing

From the [Select Printer] list box or the [Name] pull-down list in the [Print] dialog box, select the printer to be used.

Click [Preferences] or [Properties].

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NOTE

Depending on the application you are using, select the printer to be used in the [General] tab sheet in the [Print] dialog box, then specify the print settings in the corresponding tab sheet (only for Windows 2000).

Specify the required settings ➞ click [OK].

NOTE

For details, see "Changing Print Settings," on p. 2-4.

Click [Print] or [OK].

Printing starts.

NOTE

To cancel printing, click [Cancel].

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Canceling Printing

Open the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) folder.

Click [start] on the Windows task bar ➞ select [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/ 2000: [Start] ➞ [Settings] ➞ [Printers]).

Double-click the corresponding printer driver icon.

Right click the print job ➞ click [Cancel Printing].

NOTE

You can also cancel a print job using [Status Monitor] on the operation panel of the machine. For details, see Chapter 7, “System Monitor,” in the Basic Guide.

Printing

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Changing Print Settings

To view or change the print settings, access the properties or printing preferences dialog box of the printer driver. You can access the properties dialog box either from the application's [Print] dialog

box and the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) folder, or the printing preferences dialog box from the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 2000: [Printers]) folder.

Printing

To access the dialog box, follow the procedure below.

NOTE

•

The properties dialog box enables you to set up the printer configuration and configure the print settings for all Windows applications. The printing preferences dialog box enables you to specify the default settings for the printing options available when you print with the Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c (only for Windows 2000/XP/Server

2003).

•

The number of tabs displayed in the properties dialog box will vary, depending on the type of operating system you are using and the method you use to access the dialog box.

•

The method you use to access the dialog boxes determines how long the printing options remain in effect:

- If you access the dialog box from an application's [Print] dialog box, your selected printing options apply only to the current print job. They will not be stored when you close the application.

- If you access the dialog box from the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) folder, selected printing options apply to all Windows applications and remain in effect until you change those settings.

From a Windows Application

Opening the Printing Preferences or Properties Dialog Box

Select the command to print.

In most cases, click [Print] from the [File] menu.

The [Print] dialog box appears.

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From the [Select Printer] list box or the [Name] pull-down list in the [Print] dialog box, select the printer to be used.

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Click [Preferences] or [Properties].

The [Printing Preferences] or [Canon MF8100 Series Properties] dialog box appears.

From the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) Folder

Opening the Properties Dialog Box

Open the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) folder.

Click [start] on the Windows task bar ➞ select [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/ 2000: [Start] ➞ [Settings] ➞ [Printers]).

Click the corresponding printer driver icon.

From the [File] menu, click [Properties].

You can also open the properties dialog box by right-clicking the corresponding printer driver icon and selecting [Properties] from the pop-up menu.

The [Canon MF8100 Series Properties] dialog box appears.

Printing

Opening the Printing Preferences Dialog Box (Windows 2000/XP/ Server 2003)

Open the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 2000: [Printers]) folder.

Click [start] on the Windows task bar ➞ select [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 2000: [Start] ➞ [Settings] ➞ [Printers]).

Click the corresponding printer driver icon.

From the [File] menu, click [Printing Preferences].

You can also open the printing preferences dialog box by right-clicking the corresponding printer driver icon and selecting [Printing Preferences] from the pop-up menu.

The [Canon MF8100 Series Printing Preferences] dialog box appears.

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Windows 98/Me Properties

NOTE

The screens shown below are displayed when you open [Canon MF8100 Series Properties] from the [Printers] folder.

General Tab

Lets you print a test page or define separator pages. Refer to your Windows

Printing

operating system documentation for more information.

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Details Tab

Specifies the printer port and time-out settings. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information.

Printing

■ Spool Settings

The installer sets the following defaults.

Windows 98/Me Properties

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Color Management Tab

Associates color profiles with your color printer. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information.

Printing

Sharing Tab

Specifies the printer sharing settings. This tab sheet is available only when the printer sharing is enabled (see p. 2-63). Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information.

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Page Setup Tab

Specifies the page settings including the paper size, scaling, number of copies, orientation, number of pages per sheet, etc.

For information on [Profile] and [Output Method], refer to "Profiles," on p. 2-24.

Printing

Default settings depend on the country/region of purchase.

Preview image Displays the image with the currently selected settings reflected. For

details on preview image, see p.2-24.

[Page Size] Selects the original page size to work with in an application. Available

options are; [Letter], [11x17], [Legal], [Executive], [A5], [B5], [A4], [B4], [A3], [Index Card], [Envelope Monarch], [Envelope COM10], [Envelope DL], [Envelope C5], [Envelope B5] and [Custom]. However, when [11x17], [B4] or [A3] is selected in the [Page Size], the original page size is automatically reduced to fit [Letter] size.

[Output Size] Selects the output paper size to print on. When this option is set to

anything other than [Match Paper Size], the original page size is automatically reduced or enlarged to fit the selected output paper size when printed.

NOTE

Up to 50 sizes can be defined for [Custom Paper Size] with the [Custom Paper Size Settings] option (see p. 2-13).

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[Copies] Specifies the number of copies to be printed (1 to 99).

[Orientation] Selects the direction of printing relative to the paper ([Portrait] or

[Landscape]).

[Page Layout] Selects the number (1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 or 16) of original pages per sheet or

Printing

[Manual Scaling] Reduces or enlarges the original page size. Selecting this check box

[Page Order] Selects the order in which original pages are placed on each sheet of the

[Poster] (2 x 2, 3 x 3 or 4 x 4 pages to comprise one sheet). When this option is set to anything other than [1 Page per Sheet] and [Poster], the original page size is reduced to fit the selected page layout when printed.

NOTE

•

When [Poster] is selected, [Manual Scaling], [Watermark] and [Layout Options] are disabled.

•

When [1 Page per Sheet] is selected, [Manual Scaling] appears. When this option is set to anything other than [1 Page per Sheet] and [Poster], [Manual Scaling] disappears and [Page Order] appears in its place.

enables the edit box on the right side to specify the magnification factor (25 to 200%).

output paper when more than one page is printed per sheet.

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[Watermark] Inserts the selected watermark to be printed on each page. 8 types of

watermark are available as default:

- CONFIDENTIAL

- COPY

- DRAFT

- FILE COPY

- FINAL

- PRELIMINARY

- PROOF

- TOP SECRET

Selecting this check box enables [Edit Watermark] to add a watermark.

NOTE

This option is disabled when [Page Layout] is set to [Poster].

[Edit Watermark…]

[Custom Paper Size…]

[Layout Options…]Opens the [Layout Options] dialog box (see p. 2-14).

[Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values.

Opens the [Edit Watermark] dialog box (see p. 2-12).

Opens the [Custom Paper Size Settings] dialog box (see p. 2-13).

NOTE

This option is disabled when [Page Layout] is set to [Poster].

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■ Edit Watermark

Clicking [Edit Watermark] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Edit Watermark] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to insert a text string as a watermark onto pages. This option is enabled only when the [Watermark] check box is selected in the [Page Setup] tab sheet (see p. 2-9).

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[Watermark List] Displays the names of registered watermarks. The preview image in the

upper left part of the dialog box displays the selected watermark with the specified settings reflected.

[Add] Registers a new watermark. Clicking this button adds a blank name field

in [Watermark List] in which you enter the name of watermark to be registered. Up to 50 watermarks can be registered.

[Delete] Removes the selected watermark from [Watermark List].

NOTE

You cannot delete a pre-defined watermark.

[Position] Specifies the position where the watermark is printed on each page. You

can enter the values in the [X] and [Y] edit boxes (in a range between –50 and +50), or use the X and Y slide bars to move the position.

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[Move to Center] Relocates the watermark to the center of the page.

[Angle] Specifies the angle of watermark. You can select the corresponding

radio button, or use the slide bar to move the angle.

[Name] Displays the name of the currently selected watermark.

[Text] Displays the text string of the currently selected watermark.

[Font] Selects the font type of the watermark.

[Style] Selects the font style of the watermark. Available styles are [Regular],

[Italic], [Bold] and [Bold Italic].

[Size] Specifies the font size of the watermark (1 to 500).

[Color] Selects the font color of the watermark.

[Border] Adds the frame to the watermark. You can select the frame type ([Circle],

[Square], or [None]).

[Print Style] Selects the type of watermark ([Transparent] or [Overlap]).

[Print on First Page Only]

Prints the selected watermark only on the first page of the document.

■ Custom Paper Size Settings

Clicking [Custom Paper Size…] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Custom Paper Size Settings] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to define custom paper sizes for quick selection and register new custom paper sizes to the [Paper List] box. You can specify the name, width, and height of each size. Up to 50 custom paper sizes can be defined.

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This setting is not available when the [Canon MF8100 Series Properties] dialog box is opened from a Windows application.

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[Paper List] Displays the paper sizes actually available. Selects a paper size from

[Name of Custom Paper Size]

[Unit] Selects the unit of measurement of paper size ([Millimeter] or [Inch]).

[Paper Size] Specifies the width and height of the custom paper.

[Register] Registers the custom paper and adds its name to [Paper List].

[Delete] Removes the selected custom paper from [Paper List].

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which you can create a custom paper size.

Specifies the name of custom paper.

NOTE

Be sure that [Width] does not exceed [Height] when specifying the values.

NOTE

You cannot delete a pre-defined paper size.

■ Layout Options

Clicking [Layout Options…] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Layout Options] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to print pages with a page frame, header, and footer. This option is disabled when [Page Layout] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet is set to [Poster] (see p. 2-10).

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[Edging] Adds a page frame to be printed on each page. 11 options are

available.

[Print Date] Selects if the date is printed on each page or not. Six positions to print

[Print User Name] Selects if the user name is printed on each page or not. Six positions to

[Print Page Number]

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the date are available.

print the user name are available.

Selects if the page number is printed on each page or not. Six positions to print the page number are available.

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[Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values.

Finishing Tab

Specifies the finishing settings for the printed pages including the collating and binding.

For information on [Profile] and [Output Method], refer to "Profiles," on p. 2-24.

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[Binding Location] Selects a binding location for the printed pages.

…] Click this button to set the gutter width for binding a printed document

[Gutter

[Finishing] Select the Collate option to print a document in correct binding order.

[Finishing Details…]

[Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values.

(see p. 2-16).

For example, when printing multiple copies of a 3-page document, the print order is 1,2,3, 1,2,3, and so on.

Click this button to display Finishing Details dialog box for specifying the finishing details and print mode appropriate to the printing paper (see p. 2-16).

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■ Gutter Settings

Clicking [Gutter…] in the [Finishing] tab sheet opens the [Gutter Settings] dialog box.

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[Gutter] Specifies the gutter width in a range between 0.0 and 1.2 in (0 and 30

mm).

■ Finishing Details

Clicking [Finishing Details...] in the [Finishing] tab sheet opens the [Finishing Details] dialog box.

[Rotate Print Data 180 Degrees]

[Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values.

Rotates the print output 180 degrees.

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Paper Source Tab

Specifies the paper source settings including the paper type. For more information on [Profile] and [Output Method], refer to "Profiles," on p. 2-24.

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[Paper Source] Specifies the paper Source.

[Paper Type] Specifies the type of paper to be used as follow.

Printed Paper [Paper Type]

Plain Paper (17 lb to 24 lb (64

to 90 g/m2))

g/m

Heavy Paper (25 lb to 34 lb (91

to 128 g/m2))

g/m

Envelope [Heavy Paper]

Transparency [Transparencies]

[Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values.

[Plain Paper]

[Heavy Paper]

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Quality Tab

Specifies the settings for print quality including the resolution and contrast.

For more information on [Profile] and [Output Method], refer to "Profiles," on p. 2-24.

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[Objective] Selects the best setting for the print job according to document content.

[Details…] Click this button to open the Detailed Settings for Object and make print

quality settings (see p. 2-19).

[Color Mode] Selects whether to perform color printing or black and white printing.

[Manual Color Settings]

Enables the manual color. Selecting this check box enables [Color Settings] to access the dialog box which enables you to set the color for images (see p. 2-20).

[Color Settings…] Click this button after selecting the Manual Color Settings check box to

manually adjust the color settings. The Color Settings dialog box allows you to specify Color, Brightness, Contrast, and Matching (see p. 2-20).

NOTE

This option is enabled only when [Manual Color Settings] is selected.

[About] Displays the version information on the driver.

[Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values.

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■ Detailed Settings

Clicking [Details…] in the [Quality] tab sheet opens the [Detailed Settings] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to specify the detailed settings for print quality.

[Gradation] You can select gradation when you print images in halftones.

Normal Performs a normal print job by processing black and white.

High 1: Performs a high-quality print job by processing multi-valued colors.

High 2: Performs a higher-quality print job than High 1.

[Color Halftones] You can select a dither pattern when you print data in color halftones.

Resolution: Prints normal letters and photo images at high quality. You can print most image data to a very high quality by selecting this item.

Gradation: Produces high-quality printing for image data that contains a lot of gradations for Graphics and Computer Graphics.

Color Tone: Make any color differences imperceptible when you print photos or images on multiple pages.

Pattern1 to 5: Applies different dither patterns to text data, graphics data, and image data.

Pattern 1: Text = Resolution; Graphics = Gradation; Image = Gradation Pattern 2: Text = Resolution; Graphics = Resolution; Image = Gradation Pattern 3: Text = Resolution; Graphics = Color Tone; Image = Color Tone Pattern 4: Text = Resolution; Graphics = Resolution; Image = Color Tone Pattern 5: Text = Resolution; Graphics = Gradation; Image = Color Tone

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[Monochrome Halftones]

Specifies the use of dithering for printing halftone data.

Pattern 1: Applies the same dither pattern to text data, graphics data, and image data.

Pattern 2: Applies dither pattern of clear-cut to text data, of high-quality gradation to graphics data, and of high-quality nature image to image data.

Pattern 3:

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[Enable Image Correction]

[Toner Save] Modifies print data to print lighter and conserve toner.

[Gray Compensation]

[Prioritize Printing of Colored Lines and Text]

Applies dither pattern of clear-cut to text and graphics data, and of high-quality nature image to image data.

None (Solid): Prints all colors in black except for white.

Select Enable Image Correction to smooth out the streaking and coarse features that tend to occur when printing enlarged image files and photographs using a software application.

Off: Prints using normal density.

On: Prints text lighter in printouts for proofreading and checking.

Makes graphics data in black and gray printed clearly.

Check this box when printed color lines or text look patchy or broken.

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■ Color Settings

Clicking [Color Settings] in the [Quality] tab sheet opens the [Color Settings] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to control the brightness and contrast of images. This function is enabled only when [Manual Color Setting] is selected in the [Quality] tab sheet (see p. 2-18). Two tab sheets are provided in this dialog box.

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● Color Adjustment Tab

[Preview] Displays the image with the currently selected brightness and contrast

reflected.

[Original] Displays the original image.

[Adjustment Grid] Adjust color by moving [Preview image] at the center of the Adjustment

Grid from side to side or up and down.

[Adjusted Position] Indicates with X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) the position of Preview Icon

after adjustment. The center position is X: 0 and Y: 0.

[Brightness] Adjusts the brightness of the preview image in the range between –5 and 5.

[Contrast] Adjusts the contrast of the preview image in the range between –5 and 5.

[Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values.

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● Matching Tab

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[Matching Mode] You can specify the procedure for color correction.

Driver Matching Mode: Processes color in the printer driver. The settings specified in Matching Method and Monitor Profile will be enabled.

ICM Mode: Performs ICM function on Windows systems or in the application.

Gamma Adjustment: Performs gamma adjustment with the gamma correction value specified in the Gamma box.

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NOTE

All the settings in the Color Adjustment sheet and Monitor Profile, Gamma, and Use CanoFine in the Matching sheet become disabled when ICM Mode is selected.

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[Matching Method] Specifies the matching method by assigning highest priority when the

Driver Matching Mode is selected in the Matching Mode box.

Perceptual [Monitor Color Matched]: Gives priority to matching the hue of the color on the monitor with the color of the printed output.

Perceptual [Photographic]: Gives priority to color hue in matching and generates the colors on the monitor.

Colorimetric: Gives priority to reducing the color difference between the original document on the screen (a logo, for example) and the printed output.

Saturation: Gives priority to vividness in matching.

NOTE

This option can be selected only when Driver Matching Mode or ICM Mode is selected for Matching Mode.

[Monitor Profile] Specifies the setting suitable for your monitor when the Driver Matching

Mode is selected in the Matching Mode box.

NOTE

In the case where several gamma values are provided for one option, to obtain better results select the higher gamma value if the printed image is lighter than that of the monitor. If the monitor is set to a custom setting, it is difficult to produce printed output similar to the color of the monitor when performing matching.

[Gamma] Specifies the gamma correction value when the Gamma Adjustment is

selected in the Matching Mode box.

The brightness of the document printout can be adjusted without losing the brightest and darkest portion of the document.

This option is useful when the printout result is brighter than the original image (for example, a photograph before scanning or graphics displayed on the monitor), or when you want to intentionally change the brightness of the output.

Four gamma correction values are provided. The larger the value, the darker the printout is.

1.0

1.4 Default value

1.8

2.2

[Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values.

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Profiles

A registered combination of settings for the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source] and [Quality] tab sheets is referred to as a profile. The profile function commonly provided in each of these tab sheets enables you to add, edit, and select a profile, which facilitates your print jobs.

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[Profile] Stores various printer driver settings, each suitable for certain print jobs,

as pre-defined Profiles. Selecting Profiles from the drop-down list enables the printer to perform a variety of print jobs. A frequently performed print job can also be saved as a Profile.

Preview image Displays the image with the currently selected settings reflected.

Changes the setting for [Page Layout] every time you click anywhere inside the image of the page (see p. 2-10). The setting changes in the following order: [1 Page per Sheet] ➞ [2 Pages per Sheet] ➞ [4 Pages

per Sheet] ➞ [1 Page per Sheet]....

Right-clicking the mouse button on the preview image displays the pop-up menu, from which you can also change the setting for [Page Layout] and [Color Mode].

Clicking the edges of the preview image of the page changes the binding location.

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[Output Method] Switches the job mode between [Print] and [Edit and Preview].

[Print] Executes a normal print job.

[Edit and Preview]

Saves the data in the Canon Page Composer dialog box. If you open [Canon MF8100 Series Properties] from the [Printers] folder and select the [Edit and Preview] mode, (Lock) button appears on the right side. When you click this button, the [Edit and Preview] mode is locked.

(Add Profile)Click this button to display the Add Profile dialog box to add a new Profile

to the list (see p. 2-26).

(Edit Profile) Click this button to display the Edit Profile dialog box to edit the name,

icon, or comment of a stored Profile (see p. 2-26).

[View Settings] Click this button to display the View Settings dialog box. This dialog box

allows you to view and confirm all of the current page settings in a listed form (see p. 2-28).

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■ Add Profile

Clicking (Add Profile) opens the [Add Profile] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to register a new profile with the current settings. You can add up to 50 new profiles.

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[Name] Specifies the name of the profile to be registered.

[Icon] Selects an icon to represent the profile to be registered.

[Comment] Adds comments on the profile to be registered.

[View Settings] Click this button to display the View Settings dialog box. This dialog box

allows you to view and confirm all of the current page settings in a listed form (see p. 2-28).

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■ Edit Profile

Clicking (Edit Profile) opens the [Edit Profile] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to edit the profile selected in [Profile List].

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[Profile List] Displays the list of registered profiles.

[View Settings] Click this button to display the View Settings dialog box. This dialog box

allows you to view and confirm all of the current page settings in a listed form (see p. 2-28).

Moves the profile selected in the [Profile List] one position up.

Moves the profile selected in the [Profile List] one position down.

[Delete] Removes the selected profile from [Profile List].

NOTE

When one of the pre-defined profiles is selected, this button is disabled.

[Name] Displays and allows you to change the name of the currently selected

profile.

NOTE

When one of the pre-defined profiles is selected, the name cannot be changed.

[Icon] Displays and allows you to change the icon representing the currently

selected profile.

NOTE

When one of the pre-defined profiles is selected, the icon cannot be changed.

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[Comment] Displays and allows you to change the comment on the currently

selected profile.

NOTE

When one of the pre-defined profiles is selected, the comment cannot be changed.

[Import…] Enables you to import profile information from a file.

[Export…] Enables you to export the selected profile information to a file.

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NOTE

When one of the pre-defined profiles is selected, this button is disabled.

[Apply Settings from Application]

Applies the selected profile only to the settings other than [Paper Size], [Orientation] and [Copies].

■ View Settings

Clicking [View Settings] opens the [View Settings] dialog box. This dialog box

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[Copy] Copies the contents of the current settings to the clipboard.

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Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences

The printer driver for Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 has the following two main dialog boxes:

■ The Properties Dialog Box

This dialog box enables you to set up the printer configuration and configure the print settings for all Windows applications.

■ The Printing Preferences Dialog Box

This dialog box enables you to specify the default settings for the printing options available when you print on the Canon MF8170c.

Properties

The [Canon MF8100 Series Properties] dialog box contains several tab sheets that enable you to set up the printer configuration and configure the print settings.

NOTE

•

The number of tabs displayed in the properties dialog box depends on how you have your system set up.

•

For more information about the following features, see the Online Help (see p. 1-3).

•

The screen shots shown are from Windows XP.

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General Tab

Lets you print a test page and define printing preferences. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information.

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Sharing Tab

Specifies the printer sharing settings. This tab sheet is available only when the printer sharing is enabled (see p. 2-63). Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information.

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Ports Tab

Specifies the port to which the printer is attached. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information.

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Advanced Tab

Specifies the settings for print spooling. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information.

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NOTE

[Spool print documents so program finishes printing faster] and [Start printing immediately] are set automatically when you install the printer driver.

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Color Management Tab

Associates color profiles with your color printer. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information.

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Security Tab

Specifies security settings. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information.

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Profile Tab

Enables you to add, edit, and select a profile to be applied to print jobs.

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[Profile List] Displays the list of registered profiles.

[Name] Displays the name of the profile currently selected in [Profile List].

[Comment] Describes the currently selected profile.

[View Settings] Displays the settings of the currently selected profile.

[Add…] Opens the [Add/Edit Profile] dialog box which enables you to register a

[Edit…] Opens the [Add/Edit Profile] dialog box which enables you to edit the

new profile (see p. 2-38).

registered profiles (see p. 2-38).

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NOTE

When one of the pre-defined profile ([Default Settings], [2 on 1], [B&W Documents] or [Confidential]) is selected in [Profile List], this button is disabled.

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[Delete] Removes the selected profile from [Profile List].

NOTE

When one of the pre-defined profiles is selected, this button is disabled.

[Import…] Enables you to import profile information from a file.

[Export…] Enables you to export the selected profile information to a file.

NOTE

When one of the pre-defined profiles is selected, this button is disabled.

[Define Document Property]

Controls the profile settings.

[Allow Profile Selection]

Enables the selecting of profiles in the document properties dialog box.

[Allow Setting Edition]

Enables the adding and editing of profiles as well as selecting.

NOTE

When [Allow Profile Selection] is cleared, [Allow Setting Edition] is disabled.

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Add/Edit Profile

Clicking [Add] or [Edit] opens the [Add/Edit Profiles] dialog box which enables you to register new profiles and edit existing profiles. This dialog box has five tab sheets.

■ Attribution Tab

The [Attribution] tab sheet enables you to specify attributions of the profile.

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[Name] Specifies the name of the new profile, or allows you to change the name

of the profile selected in the [Profile] tab sheet.

[Icon] Selects an icon to represent the new profile, or allows you to change the

icon of the profile selected in the [Profile] tab sheet.

[Comment] Adds comments on the new profile, or allows you to change the

comments on the profile selected in the [Profile] tab sheet.

[Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values.

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■ Page Setup Tab

Specifies the page settings including the paper size, scaling, number of copies, orientation, and number of pages per sheet (see p. 2-40).

■ Finishing Tab

Specifies the finishing settings for the printed pages including the collating and binding (see p. 2-46).

■ Paper Source Tab

Specifies the paper source settings including the paper source and paper type (see p. 2-48).

■ Quality Tab

Specifies the print quality including resolution, brightness and contrast (see p. 2-49).

Printing Preferences

The [Canon MF8100 Series Printing Preferences] dialog box contains four tab sheets that enable you to specify the default print settings for every print job.

NOTE

•

If you access the equivalent dialog box from an application's [Print] dialog box, your selected printing options apply only to the current print job.

•

For more information about the following features, see the Online Help (see p. 1-3).

•

The screen shots shown are from Windows XP.

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Page Setup Tab

Specifies the page settings including the paper size, scaling, number of copies, orientation, number of pages per sheet, etc.

For information on [Profile] and [Output Method], refer to "Profiles," on p. 2-55.

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Default settings depend on the country/region of purchase.

Preview image Displays the image with the currently selected settings reflected. For

details on preview image, see p.2-56.

[Page Size] Selects the original page size to work with in an application. Available

options are; [Letter], [11 x17], [Legal], [Executive], [A5], [B5], [A4], [B4], [A3], [Index Card], [Envelope COM10], [Envelope Monarch], [Envelope DL], [Envelope C5], [Envelope B5] and [Custom]. However, when [11x17], [B4] or [A3] is selected in the [Page Size], the original page size is automatically reduced to fit [Letter] size.

[Output Size] Selects the output paper size to print on. When this option is set to

anything other than [Match Paper Size], the original page size is automatically reduced or enlarged to fit the selected output paper size when printed.

[Copies] Specifies the number of copies to be printed (1 to 99).

[Orientation] Selects the direction of printing relative to the paper ([Portrait] or

[Landscape]).

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[Page Layout] Selects the number (1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 or 16) of original pages per sheet or

[Manual Scaling] Reduces or enlarges the original page size. Selecting this check box

[Page Order] Selects the order in which original pages are placed on each sheet of

NOTE

•

When [Poster] is selected, [Manual Scaling], [Watermark] and [Layout Options] are disabled.

•

enables the edit box on the right side to specify the magnification factor (25 to 200%).

the output paper when more than one page is printed per sheet.

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[Watermark] Inserts the selected watermark to be printed on each page. Eight types

[Edit Watermark…]

[Custom Paper Size…]

of watermark are available as default:

- CONFIDENTIAL

- COPY

- DRAFT

- FILE COPY

- FINAL

- PRELIMINARY

- PROOF

- TOP SECRET

Selecting this check box enables [Edit Watermark] to add a watermark.

NOTE

This option is disabled when [Page Layout] is set to [Poster].

Click this button to specify detailed watermark settings (see p. 2-42).

Click this button to specify the dimensions for a paper size other than the provided standard paper sizes (see p. 2-43).

NOTE

You can specify the dimensions for a paper size only in the Printer Properties dialog box (Windows - [start] - [Settings] - [Printers]). You cannot specify the dimensions from the Document Properties dialog box (software application).

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[Layout Options…]Click this button to select options for printing dates, user name, page

[Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values.

numbers, and borders, etc. (see p. 2-45).

NOTE

This option is disabled when [Page Layout] is set to [Poster].

Edit Watermark

Clicking [Edit Watermark] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Edit Watermark]

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dialog box. This dialog box enables you to insert a text string as a watermark onto pages. This option is enabled only when the [Watermark] check box is selected in the [Page Setup] tab sheet (see p. 2-40).

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[Watermark List] Displays the names of registered watermarks. The preview image in the

upper left part of the dialog box displays the selected watermark with the specified settings reflected.

[Add] Registers a new watermark. Clicking this button adds a blank name field

in [Watermark List] in which you enter the name of watermark to be registered. Up to 50 watermarks can be registered.

[Delete] Removes the selected watermark from [Watermark] List.

NOTE

You cannot delete a pre-defined watermark.

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[Position] Specifies the position where the watermark is printed on each page. You

can enter the values in the [X] and [Y] edit boxes (in a range between –50 and +50), or use the X and Y slide bars to move the position.

[Move to Center] Relocates the watermark to the center of the page.

[Angle] Sets the angle of watermark. You can select the corresponding radio

button, or use the slide bar to move the angle, or enter a desired value in the [Set Angle] edit box (in a range between -180 and 180).

[Name] Displays the name of the currently selected watermark.

[Text] Displays the text string of the currently selected watermark.

[Font] Selects the font type of the watermark.

[Style] Selects the font style of the watermark. Available styles are [Regular],

[Italic], [Bold], and [Bold Italic].

[Size] Specifies the font size of the watermark (1 to 500).

[Color] Selects the font color of the watermark.

[Border] Adds the frame to the watermark. You can select the frame type

([Circle], [Square], or [None]).

[Print Style] Selects the type of watermark ([Transparent] or [Overlap]).

[Print on First Page Only]

Prints the selected watermark only on the first page of the document.

■ Custom Paper Size Settings

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Clicking [Custom Paper Size] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Custom Paper Size Settings] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to define custom paper sizes for quick selection and register new custom paper sizes to the [Paper List] box. You can specify the name, width, and height of each size.

NOTE

This setting is available only when you open the [Canon MF8100 Series Printing Preferences] dialog box from the [Printers and Faxes] folder (in Windows 98/Me/2000, [Printers]).

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[Paper List] Displays the paper sizes actually available. Selects a paper size from

[Name of Custom Paper Size]

[Unit] Selects the unit of measurement of paper size ([Millimeter] or [Inch]).

[Paper Size] Specifies the width and height of the custom paper.

[Register] Registers the custom paper and adds its name to [Paper List].

[Delete] Removes the selected custom paper from [Paper List].

which you can create a custom paper size.

Specifies the name of custom paper.

NOTE

Be sure that [Width] does not exceed [Height] when specifying the values.

NOTE

To register a new custom paper size, be sure to log on as a member of Administrators (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003) or Power User (Windows 2000 only). To change the paper size for the existing custom paper size, be sure to log on as a member of Administrators.

NOTE

•

You cannot delete a pre-defined paper size.

•

To delete a registered custom paper size, you be sure to log on as a member of Administrators.

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■ Layout Options

Clicking [Layout Options] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Layout Options] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to print pages with a page frame, header, and footer. This option is disabled when [Page Layout] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet is set to [Poster] (see p. 2-41).

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[Edging] Adds a page frame to be printed on each page. 11 options are

[Print Date] Selects if the date is printed on each page or not. Six positions to print

[Print User Name] Selects if the user name is printed on each page or not. Six positions to

[Print Page Number]

[Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values.

available. Edging is not available to use with [Print Color Sample] in the [Quality] tab sheet (see p. 2-49).

the date are available.

print the user name are available.

Selects if the page number is printed on each page or not. Six positions to print the page number are available.

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Finishing Tab

Specifies the finishing settings for the printed pages including the collating and binding.

For information on [Profile] and [Output Method], refer to "Profiles," on p. 2-55.

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[Binding Location] Selects a binding location for the printed pages.

[Gutter…] Click this button to set the gutter width for binding a printed document

(see p. 2-47).

[Finishing] Select the Collate option to print a document in correct binding order.

[Finishing Details

…]

[Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values.

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For example, when printing multiple copies of a 3-page document, the print order is 1,2,3, 1,2,3, and so on.

Click this button to display Finishing Details dialog box for specifying the finishing details and print mode appropriate to the printing paper (see p. 2-47).

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■ Gutter Settings

Clicking [Gutter...] in the [Finishing] tab sheets opens the [Gutter Settings] dialog box.

[Gutter] Specifies the gutter width in a range between 0.0 and 1.2 in (0 and 30

mm).

■ Finishing Details

Clicking [Finishing Details...] in the [Finishing] tab sheet opens the [Finishing Details] dialog box.

[Rotate Print Data 180 Degrees]

[EMF Spooling] Specifies whether the print data is spooled as EMF (meta file) format.

[Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values.

Rotates the print output 180 degrees.

NOTE

With some application, spooling in EMF format may cause printed images to appear differently from how they look on the screen and may require a longer time to print. In this case, uncheck this box.

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Paper Source Tab

Specifies the paper source settings including the paper type. For more information on [Profile] and [Output Method], refer to "Profiles," on p. 2-55.

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[Paper Source] Specifies the paper Source.

[Paper Type] Specifies the type of paper to be used as follow.

Printed Paper [Paper Type]

Plain Paper (17 lb to 24 lb (64

to 90 g/m2))

g/m

Heavy Paper (25 lb to 34 lb (91

to 128 g/m2))

g/m

Envelope [Heavy Paper]

Transparency [Transparencies]

[Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values.

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[Plain Paper]

[Heavy Paper]

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Quality Tab

Specifies the settings for print quality including the resolution and contrast.

For information on [Profile] and [Output Method], refer to "Profiles," on p. 2-55.

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[Objective] Selects the best setting for the print job according to document content.

[Details…] Click this button to open the Detailed Settings for Object and make print

quality settings (see p. 2-50).

[Color Mode] Selects whether to perform color printing or black and white printing.

[Manual Color Settings]

Enables the manual color. Selecting this check box enables [Color Settings] to access the dialog box which allows you to set the color for images (see p. 2-52).

[Print Color Sample]

[Color Settings] Click this button after selecting the Manual Color Settings check box to

Prints nine thumbnails per sheet to provide the print samples with the current color settings when printing the document.

NOTE

This option is enabled only when [Manual Color Settings] is selected.

manually adjust the color settings. The Color Settings dialog box allows you to specify Color, Brightness, Contrast, and Matching (see p. 2-52).

NOTE

This option is enabled only when [Manual Color Settings] is selected.

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[About] Displays the version information on the driver.

[Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values.

■ Detailed Settings

Clicking [Details…] in the [Quality] tab sheet opens the [Detailed Settings] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to specify detailed settings for print quality.

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[Gradation] Selects gradation when you print images in halftones.

Normal: Performs a normal print job by processing black and white.

High 1: Performs a high-quality print job by processing multi-valued colors.

High 2: Performs a higher-quality print job than High 1.

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[Color Halftones] Select a dither pattern when you print data in color halftones.

Resolution: Prints normal letters and photo images at high quality. You can print most image data to a very high quality by selecting this item.

Gradation: Produces high-quality printing for image data that contains a lot of gradations for Graphics and Computer Graphics.

Color Tone: Make any color differences imperceptible when you print photos or images on multiple pages.

Pattern1 to 5: Applies different dither patterns to text data, graphics data, and image data.

[Monochrome Halftones]

Specifies the use of dithering for printing halftone data.

Pattern 1: Applies the same dither pattern to text data, graphics data, and image data.

Pattern 2: Applies dither pattern of clear-cut to text data, of high-quality gradation to graphics data, and of high-quality nature image to image data.

Pattern 3: Applies dither pattern of clear-cut to text and graphics data, and of high-quality nature image to image data.

None (Solid) Prints all colors in black except for white.

[Enable Image Correction]

Select Enable Image Correction to smooth out the streaking and coarse features that tend to occur when printing enlarged image files and photographs using a software application.

[Tone Save] Modifies print data to print lighter and conserve toner.

Off: Prints using normal density.

On: Prints text lighter in printouts for proofreading and checking.

[Gray Compensation]

Makes graphics data in black and gray printed clearly.

[Prioritize Printing of Colored Lines and Text]

Check this box when printed color lines or text look patchy or broken.

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■ Color Settings

Clicking [Color Settings] in the [Quality] tab sheet opens the [Color Settings] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to control the brightness and contrast of images. This function is enabled only when [Manual Color Settings] is selected in the [Quality] tab sheet (see p. 2-49). Two tab sheets are provided in this dialog box.

● Color Adjustment Tab

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[Preview] Displays the image with the currently selected brightness and contrast

reflected.

[Original] Displays the original image.

[Adjustment Grid] Adjust color by moving [Preview Image] at the center of the Adjustment

Grid from side to side or up and down.

[Adjusted Position] Indicates with X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) the position of Preview Icon

after adjustment. The center position is X: 0 and Y: 0.

[Brightness] Adjusts the brightness of the preview image in the range between -5

and 5.

[Contrast] Adjusts the contrast of the preview image in the range between -5 and 5.

[Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values.

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● Matching Tab

[Matching Mode] Specifies the procedure for color correction.

Driver Matching Mode: Processes color in the printer driver. The settings specified in Matching Method and Monitor Profile will be enabled.

ICM Mode: Performs ICM function on Windows systems or in the application.

Gamma Adjustment: Performs gamma adjustment with the gamma correction value specified in the Gamma box.

Printing

NOTE

All the settings in the Color Adjustment sheet and Monitor Profile, Gamma, and Use CanoFine in the Matching sheet become disabled when ICM Mode is selected.

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[Matching Method]Specifies the matching method by assigning highest priority when the

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NOTE

This option can be selected only when Driver Matching Mode or ICM Mode is selected for Matching Mode.

[Monitor Profile] Specifies the setting suitable for your monitor when the Driver Matching

NOTE

[Gamma] Specifies the gamma correction value when the Gamma Adjustment is

[Use CanoFine] Selects this option when using CanoFine. The functions of CanoFine are

Driver Matching Mode is selected in the Matching Mode box.

Perceptual [Monitor Color Matched]: Gives priority to matching the hue of the color on the monitor with the color of the printed output.

Perceptual [Photographic]: Gives priority to color hue in matching and generates the colors on the monitor.

Colorimetric: Gives priority to reducing the color difference between the original document on the screen (a logo, for example) and the printed output.

Saturation: Gives priority to vividness in matching.

Colorimetric [No White-point Correction]:

Matching functions the same as Colorimetric but without white correction.

Mode is selected in the Matching Mode box.

selected in the Matching Mode box.

The brightness of the document printout can be adjusted without losing the brightest and darkest portion of the document.

Four gamma correction values are provided. The larger the value, the darker the printout is.

1.0

1.4 Default value

1.8

2.2

to correct bitmap data in a page automatically and print high-quality outputs. CanoFine prints high-quality images taken by a digital camera.

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[Single-page Batch Processing]

Processes multiple bitmaps on a page as a single data item when Use CanoFine is selected.

[Enhanced Saturation]

Emphasizes color intensity for CanoFine processing when Use CanoFine is selected.

[Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values.

Profiles

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[Profile] Stores various printer driver settings, each suitable for certain print jobs,

as pre-defined Profiles. Selecting Profiles from the drop-down list enables the printer to perform a variety of print jobs. A frequently performed print job can also be saved as a Profile.

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Preview image Displays the image with the currently selected settings reflected.

Changes the setting for [Page Layout] every time you click anywhere inside the image of the page (see p. 2-41). The setting changes in the following order: [1 Page per Sheet] ➞ [2 Pages per Sheet] ➞ [4 Pages per Sheet] ➞ [1 Page per Sheet]….

Right-clicking the mouse button on the preview image displays the pop-up menu, from which you can also change the setting for [Page Layout] and [Color Mode].

Clicking the edges of the preview image of the page changes the binding location.

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[Output Method]

Switches the job mode between [Print] and [Edit and Preview].

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[Print] Executes a normal print job.

[Edit and Preview]

(Add Profile) Click this button to display the Add Profile dialog box to add a new Profile

to the list (see p. 2-57).

(Edit Profile) Click this button to display the Edit Profile dialog box to edit the name,

icon, or comment of a stored Profile (see p. 2-57).

[View Settings]

Click this button to display the View Settings dialog box. This dialog box allows you to view and confirm all of the current page settings in a listed form (see p. 2-59).

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■ Add Profile

Clicking (Add Profile) opens the [Add Profile] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to register a new profile with the current settings. You can add up to 50 new profiles.

[Name] Specifies the name of the profile to be registered.

[Icon] Selects an icon to represent the profile to be registered.

[Comment] Adds comments on the profile to be registered.

[View Settings] Click this button to display the View Settings dialog box. This dialog box

allows you to view and confirm all of the current page settings in a listed form (see p. 2-59).

Printing

■ Edit Profile

Clicking (Edit Profile) opens the [Edit Profile] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to edit the profile selected in [Profile List].

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[Profile List] Displays the list of registered profiles.

[View Settings] Click this button to display the View Settings dialog box. This dialog box

[Delete] Removes the selected profile from [Profile List].

allows you to view and confirm all of the current page settings in a listed form (see p. 2-59).

Moves the profile selected in the [Profile List] one position up.

Moves the profile selected in the [Profile List] one position down.

NOTE

When one of the pre-defined profiles or the profiles you defined in the [Profile] tab of the printer properties dialog box is selected, you cannot delete it.

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[Name] Displays and allows you to change the name of the currently selected

profile.

NOTE

When one of the pre-defined profiles or the profiles you defined in the [Profile] tab of the printer properties dialog box is selected, the name cannot be changed.

[Icon] Displays and allows you to change the icon representing the currently

selected profile.

NOTE

When one of the pre-defined profiles or the profiles you defined in the [Profile] tab of the printer properties dialog box is selected, the icon cannot be changed.

[Comment] Displays and allows you to change the comment on the currently

selected profile.

NOTE

When one of the pre-defined profiles or the profiles you defined in the [Profile] tab of the printer properties dialog box is selected, the comment cannot be changed.

[Import…] Enables you to import profile information from a file.

[Export…] Enables you to export the selected profile information to a file.

NOTE

When one of the pre-defined profiles is selected, this button is disabled.

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Applies the selected profile only to the settings other than [Paper Size], [Orientation] and [Copies].

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■ View Settings

Clicking [View Settings] opens the [View Settings] dialog box. This dialog box displays the current settings in the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source] and [Quality] tab sheets.

[Copy] Copies the contents of the current settings to the clipboard.

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Using the Machine on Your Network

This section provides instructions for using the Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c machine on your network.

Printing

By setting your machine as a shared printer on your network, the network users can share the machine for printing. The print server and clients do not need to use the same operating system, and it is possible to print from a Windows 98/Me client to a Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 print server, or vice versa.

You can start printing simply by starting the server, even if the server was not running when the client was started.

If the server is running on Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, you can print even if no one is logged into the server.

For more information, see the Network Guide.

Setting the Machine as a Shared Printer

If you plan to share your Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c machine on a network, install the print server locally, then make the following settings. For more information, see your print server system documentation.

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Server Settings

The following is the procedure to make your machine available to your network users, under Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003.

■ Adding Server Service (Windows XP/Server 2003)

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Click [start] on the Windows task bar ➞ select [Control Panel].

The [Control Panel] folder appears.

Click [Network Connections].

The [Network Connections] folder appears.

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Right-click the [Local Area Connection] icon ➞ select [Properties] from the pop-up menu.

The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears.

Select [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] ➞ click [OK].

Printing

The server service is added.

■ Adding Server Service (Windows 2000)

Click [Start] on the Windows task bar ➞ select [Settings] ➞ [Network and Dial-up Connections].

The [Network and Dial-up Connections] folder appears.

Right-click the [Local Area Connection] icon ➞ select [Properties] from the pop-up menu.

The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears.

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Select [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] ➞ click [OK].

Printing

The server service is added.

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■ Setting Printer Sharing

Open the printer properties dialog box ➞ select [Share this printer] (Windows 2000: [Shared as]) in the [Sharing] tab sheet.

Printing

NOTE

On how to open the printer properties dialog box, see "Changing Print Settings," on p. 2-4.

Enter a share name in the edit box as needed.

NOTE

Do not enter a space or special character in the [Share name] edit box.

Click [OK].

The printer driver icon changes to indicate sharing.

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Windows 98/Me Server Settings

The following is the procedure to make your machine available to your network users, under Windows 98/Me. The screen shots shown are from Windows 98.

■ Adding Server Service

Click [Start] on the Windows task bar ➞ select [Settings] ➞

[Control Panel].

The [Control Panel] folder appears.

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Double-click the [Network] icon.

The [Network] dialog box appears.

Click [Add…] in the [Configuration] tab sheet.

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The [Select Network Component Type] dialog box appears.

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Select [Service] ➞ click [Add…].

The [Select Network Service] dialog box appears.

Select [File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks] ➞ click [OK].

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Click [File and Print Sharing…].

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The [File and Print Sharing] dialog box appears.

Select [I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s).] ➞ click [OK].

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Select the [Access Control] tab ➞ [Share-level access control] or [User-level access control].

Click [OK].

Printing

The server service is added.

If the confirmation message dialog box appears, click [Yes] to restart your computer.

Using the Shared Printer on Your Network

When the Color imageCLASS MF8170c machine is already on your network and set as a shared printer, you can use it via network. The easiest way to make the machine available for your computer is using network download. If your operating system is Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, you cannot download the driver from Windows 98/Me servers. In that case, use [Add Printer Wizard].

Network Download

The following is the procedure to connect to the shared printer on your network using network download.

NOTE

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 clients cannot download the driver from Windows 98/Me servers.

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Canon MF8170c Software Guide

Manuals for the Machine

How This Manual Is Organized

Contents

Preface

How to Use This Manual

Symbols Used in This Manual

Buttons Used in This Manual

Displays Used in This Manual

Abbreviations Used in This Manual

Legal Notices

Trademarks

Copyright

Notice

Installation

System Requirements

Where to Find Help

Installing Software on Your Computer

To Use the Machine as a Local Printer

Step 1 Install the MF Drivers (USB Connection)

Step 2 Install the MF Toolbox

Step 3 Connect the USB Cable

Install Accompanying Applications

Read User’s Manual

To Use the Machine as a Network Printer (Network Connection)

Step 1 Specifying Network Settings

Step 2 Connecting the Machine to a Network

Step 3 Checking Network Settings

Step 4 Install the MF Network Drivers (Network Connection)

Checking Installation

Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Software

Removing the MF Toolbox

Removing the MF Drivers

Printing

Printing a Document

Canceling Printing

Changing Print Settings

From a Windows Application

From the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) Folder

Windows 98/Me Properties

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences

Properties

Printing Preferences

Using the Machine on Your Network

Setting the Machine as a Shared Printer

Using the Shared Printer on Your Network