Canon MF8180c Software Guide

Software Guide

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

ENG

Color

imageCLASS

MF8180c

Software Guide

Manuals for the Machine

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

Guides with this symbol are pr inted manuals.

• Setting Up the Machine

• Software Installation and 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

Model Name

• F148800 (Color imageCLASS MF8180c)

Guides with this symbol are PDF manuals included on the

CD-ROM

accompanying CD-ROM. (See footnote.)

Quick Start Guide

Basic Guide

Facsimile Guide

Software Guide

(This Manual)

Remote UI Guide

Network Guide

\

\

CD-ROM

CD-ROM

CD-ROM

To view the manual 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).

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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Contents

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

Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Connect the USB Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22

Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-23

Removing the MF Toolbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-23

Removing the MF Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-24

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Chapter 2 Printing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 3 Scanning

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

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

External program (Mail Program). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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

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

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

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

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

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

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Chapter 4 PC Faxing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Printing a Cover Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-68

Registering an Original Cover Sheet as a Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-68

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 MF8180c. 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

Refer to 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 MF8180c
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 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

Copyright © 2006 by Canon Inc. All rights reserved.

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.

1

■ 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

Pentium
greater , or compatible

Windows 98

* Only for network connection.

micro processors (up to 2
processors are
supported)

®

90 MHz or

32 MB of
RAM, 64 MB
or greater is
recommended

At least 115 MB, 200 MB or
greater is recommended

System Requirements

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1

Installation

OS CPU RAM Available free disk space

®

150 MHz or

®

133 MHz or

®

/Celeron®

32 MB o f RAM ,
64 MB or
greater is
recommended

64 MB o f RAM ,
128 MB or
greater is
recommended

64 MB o f RAM ,
128 MB or
greater is
recommended

At least 115 MB, 200 MB or
greater is recommended

At least 115 MB, 200 MB or
greater is recommended

At least 115 MB, 200 MB or
greater is recommended

Windows Me

Windows 2000*
Professional

Windows XP*

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

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

Pentium
300 MHz or greater, or
compatible micro
processors (up to 2
processors are
supported)

®

/Celeron®

64 MB o f RAM ,
128 MB or
greater is
recommended

At least 115 MB, 200 MB or
greater is recommended

Windows
Server 2003**

Pentium
300 MHz or greater, or
compatible micro
processors (up to 2
processors are
supported)

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

** Only for network connection and log on as a user account with administrator privileges is recommended.

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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.

System Requirements

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

Refer to 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

1

Installation

This section provides installation procedure of drivers to use the Canon Color
imageCLASS MF8180c 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.

Before you install the software, be sure to:

• Confirm the machine is not connected to your computer.

• Turn on the machine. (Refer to the Quick Start Guide.)

• 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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Installing Software on Your Computer

To Use the Machine as a Local Printer

1

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

The [MF8100 Series CD-ROM 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 [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.

1

Installation

[MF8100 Series CD-ROM Setup]
screen

Installing Software on Your Computer

1-5

1

Installation

Step 1 Install the MF Drivers (USB Connection)

1

Click [Easy Installation].

NOTE

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].

2

Click [Next] under [Connect Printer Directly to Computer].

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3

Click [Install].

Installing Software on Your Computer

4

Read the contents of the [License Agreement] ➞ click [Yes].

5

Read the contents of the [License Agreement] ➞ click [Yes].

1

Installation

The installation will start.

6

Click [Exit].

Installing Software on Your Computer

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1

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.

7

Click [Next] to setup the MF Toolbox.

8

Check the destination folder to be installed ➞ click [Next].

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Click [Browse] to change the folder, and select the folder.

Installing Software on Your Computer

9

Confirm the folder to be installed ➞ click [Next].

10

Click [Start].

1

Installation

The installation will start.

11

Click [Exit].

Installing Software on Your Computer

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1

Installation

12

Confirm that is marked on [MF Drivers], [MF Toolbox],
[ScanSoft OmniPage], [Presto! PageManager] and [Online
Manuals] ➞ click [Next].

13

Click [Restart].

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Installing Software on Your Computer

Step 2 Connect the USB Cable

1

Make sure that the machine is turned on.

Connect the USB cable after MF Toolbox installation.

2

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.

Install Accompanying Applications

If you do not select the accompanying applications, you can install them later, in the
[MF8100 Series Setup] screen, click [Additional Software Program].

Read User’s Manual

1

Installation

To read the PDF manual on the CD-ROM, click [Display 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.

Installing Software on Your Computer

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1

Installation

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
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, refer to Chapter 2, “Specifying the Network
Settings,” in the Network Guide.

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For additional network protocol settings, refer to the Network Guide.

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

Step 1 Specifying Network Settings

NOTE

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The machine is set to IP ADDRESS AUTO by default. If you are using DHCP you do not
need to make any changes and can move to “Step 2 Connecting the Machine to a
Network,” on p. 1-15.

1

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

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MENU

6.NETWORK SETTINGS

2

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

NETWORK SETTINGS

1.LAN SETTINGS

3

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

LAN SETTINGS

1.IP ADDRESS AUTO.

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

4

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

IP ADDRESS AUTO.
ON

5

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

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IP ADDRESS AUTO.

1.DHCP

6

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

7

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

8

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

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

4

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

IP ADDRESS AUTO.
OFF

5

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

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LAN SETTINGS

2.IP ADDRESS

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6

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

Write down the IP address you entered: , , ,

IP ADDRESS

000.000.000.000_

7

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

LAN SETTINGS

3.SUBNET MASK

8

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

Write down the subnet mask you entered: , , ,

SUBNET MASK

000.000.000.000_

9

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

LAN SETTINGS

4.DEFAULT GATEWAY

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10

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

Write down the gateway address you entered: , , ,

DEFAULT GATEWAY

_

000.000.000.000

11

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

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

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Step 2 Connecting the Machine to a Network

1

Connect a Category 5 rated (Cat 5) twisted-pair LAN cable to the
100Base-TX/10Base-T 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

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1

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

MENU

6.NETWORK SETTINGS

2

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

NETWORK SETTINGS

2.VIEW IP ADDRESS

3

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

VIEW IP ADDRESS

1.IP ADDRESS

4

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.

1

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

The [MF8100 Series CD-ROM Setup] screen appears.

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

2

Click [Easy Installation].

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3

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

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4

Click [Install].

5

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

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6

Click [Next] on the Setup Wizard screen.

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7

Read the contents of the [License Agreement], then click [Yes].

8

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
3 Checking Network Settings,” on p. 1-15.

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