Canon MF8180c User Manual

Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

Thank you for purchasing Canon Color imageCLASS MF8180c.
To get your machine ready for use, please follow the instructions in this document before referring to any other documentation.

READ THIS FIRSTREAD THIS FIRST

Unpack the machine and its components.

Check that you have the following:

Chapter 1 : Setting the Machine

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Machine

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Drum cartridge
(packed with a black
plastic bag)

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Toner cartridges
(Ye l l o w , Magenta, Cyan, Black)

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Document feeder tray

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Destination labels
(fax labels)

CAUTION

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When carrying the machine, be sure to hold it in the designated places as shown in the illustration. Dropping the
machine can cause personal injury.

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Power cord

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Telephone cable

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USB cable

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Manuals (

Quick Start Guide, Basic Guide, Facsimile Guide

)

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User Software CD

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Registration Card

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Limited Warranty Note

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Limited Warranty Note for EP-87 Cartridges

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Remove the shipping materials.

IMPORTANT

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For important safety instructions on installation and handling of the machine, see “Important Safety
Instructions” in the Basic Guide.

NOTE

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For the list of software included in the User Software CD,see the next chapter "Printing, PC Faxing, Scanning, and
Networking".

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A network cable is not included.

1 Remove all shipping tape, styrofoam, and small black pad from the machine.

2 Lift the document feeder slightly and pull

out the protective sheet straight to remove.

4 Lift the scanning platform and remove the

tapes under it. Lower the platform carefully.

5 Remove the clear protective sheet on the LCD

display.

3 Lift the platen glass cover and remove the tapes

and protective sheets on the platen glass.

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Connect the telephone cable.

IMPORTANT

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Be careful not to catch your hand when lowering
the scanning platform as it may lead to personal
injury.

6 Attach the document feeder tray on the

document feeder.

1 Connect the supplied cable to the

(LINE) jack. Then connect the
other end to the telephone line
jack on your wall.

2 Connect an optional extension

telephone or answering
machine to the (EXT.) jack

Document feeder tray

Connect external devices as follows:

= External device jack
= Telephone line jack

LINE

EXT.

• Telephone or answering machine

Telephone or

answering machine

Telephone
line

Machine

• Telephone and answering machine

Telephone
line

Machine

LINE TEL

Answering

machine

Telephone

• Built-in computer modem and telephone

Telephone
line

LINE TEL

Computer

Machine

Telephone

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Connect the power cord.

Install the drum cartridge.

Plug the power cord into the rear socket.Then connect the other end to the wall outlet (120V).

NOTE

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The machine does not have a power switch.

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The LCD displays INSERT DRUM,INSERT * CARTRIDGE, and SUPPLY REC. PAPER.The LCD returns to the standby
display when the drum and toner cartridges are installed and the recording paper loaded in the machine (as
described in the following steps).

* Indicates “C”,“M”,“Y”, or “K”.

2 Remove the drum cartridge from the bag.

Keep the bag for storing the cartridge when
the machine needs maintenance.

1 Lift the scanning platform, and open the

cartridge cover when the whirring sound
stops.

120V

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3 Remove the shipping materials.

4 Remove the protective cover.

Drum
Cartridge

Machine

5 Position the triangular mark on the drum

cartridge with the triangular mark on the
machine and install the drum cartridge.

6 Pull down the handle to set the cartridge in

place.

IMPORTANT

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Do not open the protective shutter or touch the
sensors, electrical contacts, cartridge memory or
imaging transfer belt on the drum cartridge.

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When handling a drum cartridge, hold the
cartridge by the green handle as shown in the
figure. Do not set it vertically or upside-down.

Protective

shutter

Electrical
contacts

Sensors

Drum cartridge memory

Electrical
contacts

Imaging
transfer belt

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Install the toner cartridges.

8 Check the color marking on the cartridge

receptacle in the machine. Remove the toner
cartridge of the same color from the bag.
Keep the back for future use.

2 The LCD alternates between the standby

display and the message to insert toner
cartridges (Y/M/C/K).

MenuMenu

SetSet

Menu key

Arrow keys

Set key

3 Press [Menu] on the operation panel.

4 Press or (arrow keys) to select

<10.MAINTENANCE> ➝ press [Set].

1 Close the cartridge cover and lower the

scanning platform. Please wait until the
whirring sound stops.

5 Press or (arrow keys) to select

<1.CHANGE CARTRIDGE> on the LCD ➝

press [Set].

6 Press or (arrow keys) to select <5.ALL

COLORS> on the LCD ➝ press [Set].

7 Lift the scanning platform ➊and open the

cartridge cover until it is locked ➋when the
whirring sound stops.

NOTE

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The machine uses a compact carousel configuration
for the toner.This means the carousel rotates into a
new position for each toner to be loaded.

NOTE

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If you replace an individual color, select either

YELLOW, CYAN, MAGENTA or BLACK instead of

ALL COLORS and press [Set].

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If you select <5. ALL COLORS>, change the
cartridge one by one instead of removing
all cartridges.

NOTE

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If the cartridge cover is closed during those
steps or the spent toner cartridge is not in
the replacement position, close the cover,
then open it again when the whirring
sound stops. Repeat this process until the
cartridge you want to replace is in the
correct position.

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IMPORTANT

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To avoid damage, do not touch the development
roller sensors, electrical contacts or toner
cartridge memory on a toner cartridge.

9 Hold the cartridge and gently shake it several

times in all directions to evenly distribute the
toner inside.

10 Remove the protective cover by pulling on

the tab. Keep the cover for future use.

11 Hold the cartridge on a flat stable surface

with one hand, and pull out the seal
completely with the other hand.

12 Insert the cartridge in the machine as far as it

will go. Keep the guides , on both sides
aligned with the grooves , (triangular
mark) on the machine. Please note that these
arrows are just for alignment purpose and do
not represent the color of the toner.

CAUTION

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If the sealing tape is pulled out forcefully or stopped
at midpoint, toner may spill. If toner gets into your
eyes or mouth, wash it away immediately and
consult a physician.

NOTE

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When handling a toner cartridge, press and hold
the blue buttons properly as shown in the figure.
Do not set it vertically or upside-down.

Toner cartridge
memory

Development roller

Electrical

contacts

Sensor

Protective

cover

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Load paper.

13Close the cartridge cover and wait for the

cartridge cradle to rotate and stop, and then
open the cover again. Allow approximately
two seconds for the cartridge cradle to
rotate to the next receptacle.
The receptacles appear in this order: Yellow
> Magenta > Cyan > BlacK.

15Close the cartridge cover and lower the

scanning platform.The LCD flashes PLEASE
WAIT until calibration is complete. Please
allow a few minutes for the machine to
calibrate itself.

14Repeat steps 8 to 13 until all four toner

cartridges are installed.

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For each cartridge, match the color marking on the
cartridge receptacle in the machine to the color

marking on the cartridge itself.

1 Grasp paper cassette, pull it out completely,

and set it aside.

2 Turn and pull out the shipping material, and

press the inner plate to set it on the bottom.

NOTE

●

If the cartridge cover is closed during those steps or

the spent toner cartridge is not in the replacement

position, close the cover, then open it again when the

whirring sound stops. Repeat this process until the

cartridge you want to replace is in the correct

position.

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NOTE

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If you use LETTER sized paper, you do not need to

follow this step,as it is already set as a factory default.

Proceed to the next step.

3 Pinch and slide the blue rear paper end guide

to match the size of paper.

Set this part
to the position
of paper size

4 Pinch and slide the blue side paper end

guides by both hands to match the size of
paper.

Paper limit

mark

5 Load the paper with the print side facing

down and the top of the paper to the front of
the cassette. Make sure the stack height does
not exceed the limit mark.

Hook

Hook

6 Press down the paper stack to the bottom

and make sure the side edges of the stack sit
below the hooks.

7 Insert the paper cassette back into the

machine as far as it will go.

NOTE

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If you do not completely insert the cassette into the
machine, paper jams may occur.

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Make sure the correct paper size is specified in the
machine. For details, see Chapter 2,“Paper Handling,”

in the Basic Guide.

Paper limit

mark

Setting the Current Date and Time:

1 Press [Menu] ➝ or (arrow keys) to

select <8.TIMER SETTINGS> on the LCD ➝
press [Set].

2 Press or (arrow keys) to select

<1.DATE/TIME SETTING> ➝ press [Set].

3 Press or (arrow keys) to select the

month, day, year, and time (in 24-hour format)
➝ enter the current date and time using the
numeric keys.

4 Press [Set] ➝ [Stop/Reset] to return to the

standby display.

Setting the Basic Fax Settings:

1 Press [Menu] ➝ or (arrow keys) to

select <4.FAX SETTINGS> ➝ press [Set].

2 Press or (arrow keys) to select

<1.RECEIVE MODE> ➝ press [Set].

3 Press or (arrow keys) until the desired

receive mode appears ➝ press [Set].

You can select from the following:

FaxOnly:

If you use your machine to receive only faxes.

Fax/Tel:

When an extension telephone is connected to
the machine as an external device, the machine
automatically switches between faxes and voice
calls.Voice calls must be answered on the
extension telephone connected to the machine
to prevent interference from the fax tone.

AnsMode:

If you want to receive faxes automatically and
route voice calls to an answering machine
connected to the machine as an external
device.

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Set the basic fax settings.

IMPORTANT

●

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

NOTE

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For details on setting up the machine for the fax function, see the Facsimile Guide.

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For details on how to input characters, see Chapter 2, “Registering Information in Your Machine,” in the Facsimile Guide.

Set key

Menu key

Arrow keys

MenuMenu

Stop/ResetStop/Reset

SetSet

GHI JKL MNO

456

PQRS TUV WXYZ

78

ABC

DEF

SYMBOLS

0

TONETONE

Stop/Reset key

Numeric keypad

312

9

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DRPD:

To distinguish between fax and voice calls by
using Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection.

NOTE

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The DRPD mode requires subscription to a DRPD

service. For more information, contact your local

telephone company.

Congratulations! You have now completed the machine setup.

Where to go from here...

Once you have completed all steps in this document, see the next chapter “Printing, PC Faxing,
Scanning, and Networking”to set up the machine for use in a network and to install driver software.

•For basic operations of all functions of your machine, see the Basic Guide.

•For details on sending and receiving faxes, see the Facsimile Guide.

•For information on the driver software, see the Software Guide (included in the User Software CD).

•For details on the network function of the machine, see the Network Guide (included in the User
Software CD).

•For information on remotely monitoring and controlling machine functions through a network,see
the Remote UI Guide (included in the User Software CD).

NOTE

• Remember to register your machine to ensure product support.The serial number is located on the back of the machine.

Manual:

When an extension telephone is connected to the
machine, you can receive faxes by pressing [B&W
Start] before hanging up the extension telephone.

4 Press or (arrow keys) to select

<2.USER SETTINGS> ➝ press [Set].

5 Press or (arrow keys) to select <1.TEL

LINE SETTINGS> ➝ press [Set].

6 Press or (arrow keys) to select <1.UNIT

TEL NUMBER> ➝ press [Set].

7 Enter your fax number using the numeric keys

➝ press [Set].

8 Press or (arrow keys) to select <2.TEL

LINE TYPE> ➝ press [Set].

9 Press or (arrow keys) to select

<TOUCH TONE> or <ROTARY PULSE> ➝

press [Set].

10Press [Menu] to go back one level ➝ or

(arrow keys) to select <2.UNIT NAME> ➝

press [Set].

11Enter the unit name using the numeric keys

max. 24 characters, including spaces➝ press
[Set].

NOTE

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For details on how to input characters, see P 2-1,
“Guidelines for Entering Numbers, Letters, and
Symbols,“ in the Facsimile Guide.

12Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the standby

display.

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Chapter 2 : Printing, PC Faxing, Scanning, and Networking

Installation Options:

To use the machine as a local printer via USB connection, proceed to .

NOTE

•The scan function is only available through the USB connection.

To use the machine as a network printer, proceed to .

To Use the Machine as a Local Printer (USB Connection).

IMPORTANT

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

NOTE

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

•The screenshots below are from Windows XP. However, the installation procedure is essentially the same for other
versions of Windows.

1 Turn on your computer.

2 Quit any open applications, including virus checking

software.

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

NOTE

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If the [MF8100 Series CD-ROM 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 [Minst (Minst.exe)].
If you are installing from a copy saved on a network or hard disk,

double-click [Minst (Minst.exe)] in the copy.

4 Click [Easy Installation].

NOTE

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When you select [Easy Installation], Printer Driver and Online
Manuals will be installed. If you do not want to install both items,
select [Custom Installation].

5 Click [Next] under [Connect Printer Directly to

Computer].

6 Click [Install].

7 Read the contents of the [License Agreement] ➝

click [Yes].

8 Read the contents of the [License Agreement] ➝

click [Yes].

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9 Click [Exit].

10 Click [Next] to setup the MF Toolbox.

11 Check the destination folder to be installed ➝ click

[Next].

12 Confirm the folder to be installed ➝ click [Next].

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13 Click [Start].

14 Click [Exit].

15 Confirm that is Marked on [MF Drivers], [MF

Toolbox], [ScanSoft OmniPage],[Presto!
PageManager] and [Online Manuals] then click
[Next].

16 Click [Restart].

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17 Make sure the machine’s power is turned on. Connect

the cable to the USB port on the back of the
machine.Then connect the other end of the cable to
the USB port on your computer.

18 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.

To Use the Machine as a Network Printer or Network FAX
(Network Connection).

IMPORTANT

•The machine needs to be restarted for the specified settings to become effective. To restart the machine,
disconnect the power cord, wait for at least 10 seconds, and connect the power cord again.

NOTE

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

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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).

Network scanning is not supported.You must be connected to the unit with a USB cable and have the USB

drivers loaded to scan. For assistance connecting the unit using USB see .

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Specifying Automatic Network Settings (dynamic allocation):

NOTE

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This machine is set by default to automatically draw an IP using DHCP.If your
network server or router is configured to provide a DHCP address all you need to
do is connect a network cable and power on the printer.The printer will draw an
IP address automatically.

●

This machine also supports automatic IP addresses using BOOTP and RARP
protocols. For definitions and an explanation of each please refer to the Network
Guide.Use the following instructions to change the protocol to BOOTP or RARP if
necessary.

●

If you are using Static IP addresses on your network proceed to

1 Press [Menu] ➝ or (arrow keys) to select <6.NETWORK SETTINGS> on the LCD

➝ press [Set].

2 Press or (arrow keys) to select <1.LAN SETTINGS> ➝ press [Set].

3 Press or (arrow keys) to select <1.IP ADDRESS AUTO.> ➝ press [Set].

4 Press or (arrow keys) to select <ON> ➝ press [Set].

5 Press or (arrow keys) to select <1.DHCP>, <2.BOOTP>,or<3.RARP> ➝ press

[Set].

NOTE

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For information on each protocol,see the glossary in Chapter 3,“Appendix,”in the Network Guide.

6 Press or (arrow keys) to select <ON> ➝ press [Set].

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

8 Tu rn the machine off by disconnecting the power cord.Connect the network cable as

described in step .Turn the machine back on by plugging the power cord back in.

Proceed to step .

Menu key

Arrow keys

Stop/ResetStop/Reset

Stop/Reset key

Set key

MenuMenu

SetSet

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Specify an IP address manually (static allocation):

NOTE

You will need an unused IP Address that falls within the scheme of your network. You will also need to know the
subnet mask and the gateway address. For definitions of each please see the Network Guide.If you are not sure what
these numbers are and you have a network administrator or consultant you may need to contact them to get the
numbers.

1 Press [Menu] ➝ or (arrow keys) to select <6.NETWORK SETTINGS> on the LCD

➝ press [Set].

2 Press or (arrow keys) to select <1.LAN SETTINGS> ➝ press [Set].

3 Press or (arrow keys) to select <1.IP ADDRESS AUTO.> ➝ press [Set].

4 Press or (arrow keys) to select <OFF> ➝ press [Set].

5 Press or (arrow keys) to select <2.IP ADDRESS> ➝ press [Set].

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

Numbers move right to left in each section when entered.To enter a 10 you would
enter 010.

Write down the IP address you entered: _______ . _______ . _______ . _______

7 Press or (arrow keys) to select <3.SUBNET MASK> ➝ press [Set].

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

Numbers move right to left in each section when entered.To enter a 10 you would
enter 010.

Write down the subnet mask you entered: _______ ._______ . _______ . _______

9 Press or (arrow keys) to select <4.DEFAULT GATEWAY> ➝ press [Set].

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

Write down the gateway address you entered: _______ ._______ . _______ . _______

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

12 Turn the machine off by disconnecting the power cord.Connect the network cable

as described in step . Turn the machine back on by plugging the power cord

back in.

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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.

Checking Network Settings.

1 Press [Menu] ➝ or (arrow keys)

to select <6.NETWORK SETTINGS>

on the LCD ➝ press [Set].

2 Press

or (arrow keys) to select <2.VIEW IP ADDRESS> ➝ press [Set].

3 Press

or (arrow keys) to select the desired setting ➝ press [Set].

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

Installing Driver Software.

NOTE

●

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

●

The screenshots below are from Windows XP. However, the installation procedure is essentially the same for other
versions of Windows.

1 Turn on your computer.

2 Quit any open applications, including virus checking

software.

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

4 Click [Easy Installation].

NOTE

●

If the [MF8100 Series CD-ROM Setup] screen is not displayed, on the
Windows desktop, click [Start] ➝ [My Computer]. Open the CD-ROM

icon, then double-click [Minst (Minst.exe)].

5 Click [Next] under [Connect Printer to Computer via Network].

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6 Click [Install].

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

8 Click [Next] on the Setup Wizard screen.

9 Read the contents of the [License Agreement], then

click [Yes].

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10 Select the target machine in the Device List ➝ click

[Next]

NOTE

●

If the target machine is not listed in the Device List, click [Search by
IP Address] and enter the IP address ➝ click [OK]. If you do not know
the machine’s IP address, see “Checking Network Settings”on the

previous page.

11 Select the driver(s) to install ➝ click [Next].

12 Click [Start].

13 Select the default printer or fax ➝ click [Next].

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14 Select the driver type (Printer and/or Fax) ➝ click

[Next].

15 Click [Exit].

16 Confirm that is marked on [MF Drivers] and

[Online Manuals] ➝ Click [Next] then click [Next].

17 Click [Restart].

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Congratulations! You have now completed the machine setup
for printing, PC faxing, scanning, and networking.

Where to go from here...

•For basic operations of all functions of your machine, see the Basic Guide.

•For details on sending and receiving faxes, see the Facsimile Guide.

•For information on the driver software, see the Software Guide (included in the User Software CD).

•For details on the network function of the machine, see the Network Guide (included in the User
Software CD).

•For information on remotely monitoring and controlling machine functions through a network,
see the Remote UI Guide (included in the User Software CD).

NOTE

●

To view the manuals in PDF format, Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader/Acrobat is required. If Adobe Reader/Acrobat
Reader/Acrobat is not installed on your system, please download it from the Adobe Systems Incorporated website

(http://www.adobe.com).

Additional Programs on the User Software CD.

●

Cover Sheet Editor

The Cover Sheet Editor enables you to create and edit a cover sheet for your fax.
For details, see the Software Guide.

●

Scanner Driver (ScanGear)

The scanner driver enables you to scan printed documents into your computer.
For details, see the Software Guide.

●

MF Toolbox

MF Toolbox enables you to process scanned documents in various ways.
For details, see the Software Guide.

●

NetSpot Device Installer (NSDI)

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

●

Applications

NewSoft Presto! PageManager

Presto! PageManager enables you to manage your documents in many ways.
For details, see the online manual for this program.

ScanSoft Omnipage SE

Omnipage SE enables you to “read” a scanned image and convert it to a text document.
For details, see the online manual for this program.

NOTE

●

The scan function is not available when using the machine in a network.

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