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Starter Guide Read this guide first. Please read this guide before operating this product. The remarks for important safety instructions are described in "Basic Operation Guide." Read the guide also. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference. Preface Installing the Machine Configuring and...
Setting Up the Machine to Suit Your Needs Determine which machine functions (Copy, Print, Fax, PC Fax, Scan, Remote UI) you intend to use, and make settings according to the flowchart below. Carrying the Machine to the Installation Site and Removing the Packing Materials Loading Paper P.
To purchase replacement toner cartridges, see "About Replacement Toner Cartridge" in the Connecting to a Computer and Configuring and Connecting the Fax Installing the Drivers If an item is missing or damaged, please contact our Canon Authorized Service Facilities or the Canon Customer Care Center. Toner cartridge...
If you install the fax driver on your computer, you can select “Print” from an application, select the Canon fax driver as a printer, and specify the output destination and options. The fax driver converts the data into an image that conforms to standard fax protocols so that the data can be printed or saved using the recipient’s fax machine.
Preface Installing the Machine About the Supplied Manuals Read this manual first. This manual describes the settings for setting up the machine and installing the software. Be sure to read this manual before using the machine. Read this manual with Starter Guide.
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Determining the Installation Site 31 5/8" (804 mm) 4" (100 mm) 4" (100 mm) Paper cassette 4" (100 mm) Notes on wireless LAN • This product is designed for indoor use 5 m or less away from an access point. Keep it at an appropriately close distance. •...
Preface Installing the Machine Carr ying the Machine to the Installation Site and Removing the Packing Materials Carry the machine to the installation site. Hold the grips. Remove the packing materials. Remove the packing materials. Remove the tape while opening the paper cassette.
Remove the packing materials with tape. Check! Did you remove all the packing materials? Tape Packing materials with tape Packing material Preparing the Toner Cartridges Lift the scanning platform. Hold the operation panel. Close the feeder. Lift the scanning platform. If you cannot lift the scanning platform Ensure that the feeder is...
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Preface Installing the Machine Open the toner cover. Hold the grip on the left front side of toner cover. Remove the packing materials from the toner cartridge, and then distribute the toner. Turn the sheet to the back. Remove the packing material. This part (a plastic part attached to the end of paper) is also a packing...
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Remove the packing material. Insert the toner cartridge. Fit the protrusions on each side of the toner cartridge into the guides located on each side of the machine, and then slide the toner cartridge into the machine. Protrusion Close the toner cover, and then lower the scanning platform. Close the toner cover.
Preface Installing the Machine Loading Paper Lift the dust cover. Load the paper, and then adjust the paper guides. Spread the paper guides. Spread the paper guides a little wider than the paper size. When changing the size of the paper to be loaded Be sure to set the paper size.
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Write down the serial number and purchase date on the back cover of the Basic Operation Guide enclosed in the package. You need this information when contacting your local authorized Canon dealer or Canon Customer Care Center (described at the end of the guide).
Preface Installing the Machine Connecting the Power Cord Ensure that the machine is off. O F F Plug the power plug into an AC power outlet. Do not connect the USB cable. Connect the USB cable when installing the software. Connecting to a Computer and Configuring and Connecting the Fax Installing the Drivers...
Turning the Power ON and Specifying the Initial Settings Turn ON the machine. • When turning ON the machine for the first time after installation. it may output a piece of blank paper. This is not a failure. • The machine enters the Sleep mode to conserve energy when you do not operate the machine for a certain period of time.
Preface Installing the Machine Setting a Paper Size and Type Press [ (Paper Settings). Press [ ] or [ ] to select, and then press [OK]. Paper Type Plain (16 lb Bond-24 Plain L (16 lb Bond Recycled Color Connecting to a Computer and Configuring and Connecting the Fax Installing the Drivers Press [...
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When you send faxes, the registered information is printed on at the top of the fax page. Fax/Telephone Number (FAX No.) Sender Name Page Number Sending Date/Time (Unit Name) 01/01/2011 02:07 PM FAX 123XXXXXXX CANON Telephone Number Mark ] to P.0001...
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Preface Installing the Machine Set the fax receive mode. You can specify how the machine should operate for a fax call or telephone call. By answering the prompts that appear on the display, the machine will be set to one of the following four operation modes. <Auto><Fax/Tel Auto Switch><Answer><Manual>...
Connect a telephone line. Press [OK]. The displayed screen varies depending on the specified receive mode. Connect phone line. Follow illustrations on the next screen: Connect line to A. *Next : Press OK Connect telephone cables to the machine as needed. When connecting is finished, press [OK].
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Preface Installing the Machine Change the line type. By default, the telephone line type on the machine is set to tone dialing. If you use tone dialing, skip the following procedure. If you use pulse dialing, follow the procedure below and change the telephone line type setting on the machine to pulse dialing.
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Selecting a method for connecting to the machine Select from the following three methods, depending on your environment and devices. If you are not sure whether the router or access point you are using supports wireless LAN or wired LAN, see the instruction manual provided with the network device you are using, or contact the manufacturer.
Preface Installing the Machine Connecting to Wired LAN Before adding the machine to a wired LAN The computer and router/hub need to be connected using LAN cables and the network settings need to be complete. • For more information, see the instruction manual for the network device you are using, or contact the networking device manufacturer.
Installing via Network Connection Check the following points. Turn on the computer, and then log on as a user with administrative privileges. If you have already logged on, exit all applications which are running. Install the MF Drivers and MF Toolbox. * If you are operating in the IPv6 environment, you may not install the drivers or software following the procedures below.
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Preface Installing the Machine Select. Click. Click. Click. Connecting to a Computer and Configuring and Connecting the Fax Installing the Drivers If no devices are displayed in [Device List] Perform the following procedure. Check the following. • The computer and device are connected via the network.
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Installing with USB Connection Connect the USB cable after installing the software. Ensure that the power of the machine is turned on when connecting the USB cable. Turn on the computer, and then log on as a user with administrative privileges.
Preface Installing the Machine Click. Click. Connect the USB cable. Remove cap plug. Remove by pulling the string. Connecting to a Computer and Configuring and Connecting the Fax Installing the Drivers Next, installation of MF Toolbox starts. * In Windows 2000 Server/Server 2003/2008, MF Toolbox is not installed.
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Checking the Installation Results Ensure that the MF Drivers and MF Toolbox are installed correctly. Ensure that the icons for the installed software are added as follows. Software Location Printer folder Windows 2000 Printer driver From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] → [Printers]. ...
Preface Installing the Machine Installing the Software Connect the USB cable after installing the software. The installation screen varies depending on the version of MAC OS X. Close all applications Insert the CD-ROM. that are running. Double-click the CD-ROM icon.
Connecting a USB Cable Perform the following procedure only when connecting this machine to Macintosh with a USB cable. Remove the cap. Remove it by pulling the string. (For Macintosh) Connect the cable. • Flat end (A): Connect to the USB port on the computer. •...
[Kind] or [Connection] column. Select. If you are using Mac OS X 10.4.x, select [Canon] and the corresponding driver from [Print Using], and then proceed to Step If you are using Mac OS X 10.5.x, select [Select a driver to use] and the corresponding driver from [Print Using], and then proceed to Step Select.
[Continue] or [OK]. Checking the Installation Results P. 30 Select. If you are using Mac OS X 10.4.x, select [Canon] and the corresponding driver from [Print Using], and then proceed to Step If you are using Mac OS X 10.5.x,...
[Kind] or [Connection] column. Select. If you are using Mac OS X 10.4.x, select [Canon] and the corresponding driver from [Print Using], and then proceed to Step If you are using Mac OS X 10.5.x, select [Select a driver to use] and the corresponding driver from [Print Using], and then proceed to Step Click.
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The computer is connected with the scanner. Open the Image Capture application of your Mac OS X. When [Canon MF4500w Series] appears in the following locations, the installation of the driver was successful. • Mac OS X 10.4.x/10.5.x The pull-down menu displayed by clicking [Devices] in the menu bar.
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Preface Installing the Machine Using the e -Manual Page configuration of the e-Manual When you start the e-Manual, the screen below is displayed. Click to refer to the contents, glossary, and how to use the e-Manual. Click a button for the function which you want to use or desired information.
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For Macintosh Installing the e-Manual on your computer Insert the User Software CD-ROM in your computer. Open the [Documents] folder. Drag and drop the [MF Guide] folder into a location where you want to save it. When displaying the installed e-Manual, double-click [index.html] in the saved [MF Guide] folder. Displaying the e-Manual directly from the CD-ROM Insert the User Software CD-ROM in your computer.
Preface Installing the Machine Checking the IP Address Press [ (Status Monitor/Cancel). Press [ ] or [ ] to select, and then press [OK]. IPv4 IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address Host Name Check the network operation. Start the web browser of a computer which is connected to a network.
* If your machine is connected to a computer via the WSD network, you may not uninstall the drivers or software following the procedures below. Refer to “Uninstalling the Software” in the e-Manual to install MF Drivers. For the printer/fax/scanner driver From the [Start] menu, click [(All) Programs] → [Canon] → [MF4500w Series] → [Uninstall Drivers]. Click.
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/Library/Printers/Canon/ /Library/LaunchAgents/ • When using Mac OS X 10.4.x: Fax Driver /Library/Printers/PPDs/Contents/Resources/en.Iproj/ • When using Mac OS X 10.5 or later: /Library/Printers/PPDs/Contents/Resources/ /Applications/Canon MF Utilities/ /Library/Application Support/Canon/ /Library/Application Support/Canon/ Scanner Driver / /Library/Application Support/Canon/ MF Toolbox /Library/Image Capture/Devices/* /Library/Image Capture/TWAIN Data Sources/ * Mac OS X 10.6 or later.
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