Page 1 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.
Page 2 Color imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide...
Page 3: Quick Start 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 PDF manuals included on the Guides with this symbol are printed manuals.
Page 4: How This Manual Is Organized
PC Faxing Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Chapter 6 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.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface ............ix How to Use This Manual .
Page 7 Chapter 2 Printing Printing a Document ..........2-1 Canceling Printing .
Page 8 Canon Cover Sheet Editor ........
Page 9: Preface
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.
Page 10: Displays Used In This Manual
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: ®...
Page 11: Legal Notices
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.
Page 13: Installation
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. ■...
Page 14 Available free disk space ® Pentium 150 MHz or 32 MB of RAM, greater, or compatible 64 MB or At least 115 MB, 200 MB or Windows Me micro processors (up to 2 greater is greater is recommended processors are recommended supported) ®...
Page 15: Where To Find Help
- Select the desired item ➞ press [F1]. ■ 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.
Page 16: Installing Software On Your Computer
Installing Software on Your Computer 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.
Page 17: To Use The Machine As A Local Printer
To Use the Machine as a Local Printer 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. [MF8100 Series CD-ROM Setup] screen If the [MF8100 Series Setup] screen is not displayed, on the Windows desktop, click [start] ➞...
Page 18: Step 1 Install The Mf Drivers (Usb Connection)
Step 1 Install the MF Drivers (USB Connection) 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]. Click [Next] under [Connect Printer Directly to Computer]. Click [Install].
Page 19 Read the contents of the [License Agreement] ➞ click [Yes]. Read the contents of the [License Agreement] ➞ click [Yes]. The installation will start. Click [Exit]. Installing Software on Your Computer...
Page 20 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. Click [Next] to setup the MF Toolbox. Check the destination folder to be installed ➞ click [Next]. Click [Browse] to change the folder, and select the folder.
Page 21 Confirm the folder to be installed ➞ click [Next]. Click [Start]. The installation will start. Click [Exit]. Installing Software on Your Computer...
Page 22 Confirm that is marked on [MF Drivers], [MF Toolbox], [ScanSoft OmniPage], [Presto! PageManager] and [Online Manuals] ➞ click [Next]. Click [Restart]. 1-10 Installing Software on Your Computer...
Page 23: Step 2 Connect The Usb Cable
Step 2 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.
Page 24: To Use The Machine As A Network Printer (Network Connection)
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.
Page 25 ■ To obtain an IP address automatically (dynamic allocation): to select <ON> ➞ press [Set]. Press IP ADDRESS AUTO. to select <1.DHCP>, <2.BOOTP>, or <3.RARP> ➞ Press press [Set]. IP ADDRESS AUTO. 1.DHCP to select <ON> or <OFF> ➞ press [Set]. Press Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the standby display.
Page 26 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 to select <3.SUBNET MASK> ➞ press [Set]. Press LAN SETTINGS 3.SUBNET MASK Enter the subnet mask using the numeric keys ➞ press [Set]. Write down the subnet mask you entered: SUBNET MASK 000.000.000.000...
Page 27: Step 2 Connecting The Machine To A Network
Step 2 Connecting the Machine to a Network 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 Press [Menu] ➞...
Page 28: Step 4 Install The Mf Network Drivers (Network Connection)
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 CD-ROM Setup] screen appears. Install the software following steps in the [Install Drivers] screen. Click [Easy Installation].
Page 29 Click [Install]. [License Agreement] screen appears, then click [Yes]. Click [Next] on the Setup Wizard screen. Installing Software on Your Computer 1-17...
Page 30 Read the contents of the [License Agreement], then click [Yes]. 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 ➞...
Page 31 Select the driver(s) to install ➞ click [Next]. Click [Start]. The installation will start. Select the default printer or fax ➞ click [Next]. Installing Software on Your Computer 1-19...
Page 32 Select the driver type (Printer and/or Fax) ➞ click [Next]. Click [Exit]. Confirm that is marked on [MF Drivers] and [Online Manuals] ➞ Click [Next]. 1-20 Installing Software on Your Computer...
Page 33 Click [Restart]. Installing Software on Your Computer 1-21...
Page 34: Checking Installation
[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 4.9] icon is displayed on the Windows desktop, installation of the MF Toolbox 4.9 has been successful.
Page 35: Uninstalling And Reinstalling The Software
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 4.9] ➞ [Toolbox Uninstall]. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Page 36: Removing The Mf Drivers
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]. The confirmation message dialog box appears.
Page 37: Printing A Document
Printing CHAPTER 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, refer to Chapter 2, “Paper Handling,”...
Page 38 Select the command to print. In most cases, click [Print] from the [File] menu. The [Print] dialog box appears. 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].
Page 39: Canceling Printing
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]. NOTE You can also cancel a print job using [Status Monitor] on the operation panel of the machine.
Page 40: Changing Print Settings
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 MF8180c (only for Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003). •...
Page 41: From The [Printers And Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) Folder
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] ➞...
Page 42: Windows 98/Me Properties
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 operating system documentation for more information.
Page 43 Details Tab Specifies the printer port and time-out settings. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. ■ Spool Settings The installer sets the following defaults. Windows 98/Me Properties...
Page 44 Color Management Tab Associates color profiles with your color printer. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. 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.
Page 45 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], see "Profiles," on p. 2-24. Default settings depend on the country/region of purchase. Preview image Displays the image with the currently selected settings reflected.
Page 46 [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 [Poster] (2 x 2, 3 x 3 or 4 x 4 pages to comprise one sheet).
Page 47 [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].
Page 48 ■ 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.
Page 49 List] box. You can specify the name, width, and height of each size. Up to 50 custom paper sizes can be defined. NOTE This setting is not available when the [Canon MF8100 Series Properties] dialog box is opened from a Windows application. Windows 98/Me Properties...
Page 50: Layout Options
[Paper List] Displays the paper sizes actually available. Selects a paper size from which you can create a custom paper size. [Name of Custom Paper Size] Specifies the name of custom paper. [Unit] Selects the unit of measurement of paper size ([Millimeter] or [Inch]). [Paper Size] Specifies the width and height of the custom paper.
Page 51: Finishing Tab
[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], see "Profiles," on p. 2-24. [Binding Location] Selects a binding location for the printed pages. …...
Page 52 ■ Gutter Settings Clicking [Gutter…] in the [Finishing] tab sheet 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.
Page 53 Paper Source Tab Specifies the paper source settings including the paper type. For more information on [Profile] and [Output Method], see "Profiles," on p. 2-24. [Paper Source] Specifies the paper Source. [Paper Type] Specifies the type of paper to be used as follow. Printed Paper [Paper Type] Plain Paper...
Page 54: Quality Tab
Quality Tab Specifies the settings for print quality including the resolution and contrast. For more information on [Profile] and [Output Method], see "Profiles," on p. 2-24. [Objective] Selects the best setting for the print job according to document content. [Details…] Click this button to open the [Detailed Settings] dialog box for Object and make print quality settings (see p.
Page 55: Detailed Settings
■ 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.
Page 56: Color Settings
[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.
Page 57 ● 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.
Page 58 ● Matching Tab [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. Monitor Profile, Gamma, and User CanoFile in the Matching tab sheet become disable when ICM Mode is selected.
Page 59 [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.
Page 60 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.
Page 61 [Print] Executes a normal print job. [Edit and Preview] Saves the data in the Canon PageComposer 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.
Page 62: Add Profile
■ 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. Selects an icon to represent the profile to be registered.
Page 63 [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.
Page 64: View Settings
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 displays the current settings in the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source] and [Quality] tab sheets.
Page 65: Windows 2000/Xp/Server 2003 Properties And Printing Preferences
This dialog box enables you to specify the default settings for the printing options available when you print on the Canon Color imageCLASS MF8180c. 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 •...
Page 66 General Tab Lets you print a test page and define printing preferences. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. 2-30 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences...
Page 67 Sharing Tab Specifies the printer sharing settings. This tab sheet is always available (see p. 2-63). Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences 2-31...
Page 68 Ports Tab Specifies the port to which the printer is attached. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. 2-32 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences...
Page 69: Advanced Tab
Advanced Tab Specifies the settings for print spooling. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. NOTE [Spool print documents so program finishes printing faster] and [Start printing immediately] are set automatically when you install the printer driver. Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences 2-33...
Page 70 Color Management Tab Associates color profiles with your color printer. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. 2-34 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences...
Page 71 Security Tab Specifies security settings. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information. Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences 2-35...
Page 72: Profile Tab
Profile Tab Enables you to add, edit, and select a profile to be applied to print jobs. [Profile List] Displays the list of registered profiles. [Name] Displays the name of the profile currently selected in [Profile List]. [Comment] Describes the comment of the currently selected profile. [View Settings] Displays the settings of the currently selected profile.
Page 73 [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.
Page 74 Add/Edit Profile Clicking [Add] or [Edit] opens the [Add/Edit Profile] 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. [Name] Specifies the name of the new profile, or allows you to change the name of the profile selected in the [Profile] tab sheet.
Page 75: Printing Preferences
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 •...
Page 76 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], see "Profiles," on p. 2-55. Default settings depend on the country/region of purchase. Displays the image with the currently selected settings reflected.
Page 77 [Page Layout] Selects the number (1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 or 16) of original pages per sheet or [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.
Page 78 [Layout Options…]Click this button to select options for printing dates, user name, page numbers, and borders, etc. (see p. 2-45). NOTE This option is disabled when [Page Layout] is set to [Poster]. [Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values. Edit Watermark Clicking [Edit Watermark] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Edit Watermark] dialog box.
Page 79 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]). It depends on software application, you may specify the setting from the Document properties dialog box (Software application).
Page 80 [Paper List] Displays the paper sizes actually available. Selects a paper size from which you can create a custom paper size. [Name of Custom Paper Size] Specifies the name of custom paper. [Unit] Selects the unit of measurement of paper size ([Millimeter] or [Inch]). [Paper Size] Specifies the width and height of the custom paper.
Page 81 ■ 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.
Page 82 Finishing Tab Specifies the finishing settings for the printed pages including the collating and binding. For information on [Profile] and [Output Method], see "Profiles," on p. 2-55. [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.
Page 83 ■ 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.
Page 84 Paper Source Tab Specifies the paper source settings including the paper type. For more information on [Profile] and [Output Method], see "Profiles," on p. 2-55. [Paper Source] Specifies the paper Source. Specifies the type of paper to be used as follow. [Paper Type] Printed Paper [Paper Type]...
Page 85 Quality Tab Specifies the settings for print quality including the resolution and contrast. For information on [Profile] and [Output Method], see "Profiles," on p. 2-55. [Objective] Selects the best setting for the print job according to document content. [Details…] Click this button to open the [Detailed Settings] dialog box and make print quality settings (see p.
Page 86 [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. [Gradation] Selects gradation when you print images in halftones.
Page 87 [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.
Page 88 ■ 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.
Page 89 ● 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.
Page 90 [Matching Method]Specifies the matching method by assigning highest priority when the Driver Matching Mode or ICM 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.
Page 91 [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 A registered combination of settings for the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source] and [Quality] tab sheets is referred to as a profile.
Page 92 [Print] Executes a normal print job. [Edit and Preview] Saves the data in the Canon PageComposer 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.
Page 93 ■ 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.
Page 94 [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. 2-59). Moves the profile selected in the [Profile List] one position up.
Page 95 ■ 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. Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences 2-59...
Page 96: Using The Machine On Your Network
For more information, refer to the Network Guide. Setting the Machine as a Shared Printer If you plan to share your Canon Color imageCLASS MF8180c machine on a network, install the print server locally, then make the following settings. For more information, see your print server system documentation.
Page 97 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]. The server service is added. ■ Adding Server Service (Windows 2000) Click [Start] on the Windows task bar ➞...
Page 98 Select [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] ➞ click [OK]. The server service is added. 2-62 Using the Machine on Your Network...
Page 99 ■ Setting Printer Sharing Open the printer properties dialog box ➞ select [Share this printer] (Windows 2000: [Shared as]) in the [Sharing] tab sheet. 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.
Page 100 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].
Page 101 Select [Service] ➞ click [Add…]. The [Select Network Service] dialog box appears. Select [File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks] ➞ click [OK]. Using the Machine on Your Network 2-65...
Page 102 Click [File and Print Sharing…]. 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]. 2-66 Using the Machine on Your Network...
Page 103: Using The Shared Printer On Your Network
If the confirmation message dialog box appears, click [Yes] to restart your computer. Using the Shared Printer on Your Network When the Canon Color imageCLASS MF8180c 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.
Page 104 Open Explorer ➞ browse the network until you can see the icon of the shared printer. Double-click the machine icon, or drag the machine icon to your [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) folder. The [Add Printer Wizard] dialog box appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Page 105 Select [Connect to this printer (or to browse for a printer, select this option and click Next)] (Windows 2000: [Type the printer name, or click Next to browse for a printer]) ➞ enter the name of the printer you want to connect to ➞ click [Next >]. If you do not know the name of the printer, click [Next >] without entering the name to proceed to the [Browse for Printer] dialog box.
Page 106 ● To select the location: ❑ Click [Browse…]. ❑ Select the location of the printer ➞ click [OK]. NOTE Depending on your network environment, the installation of the driver may be carried out automatically. In this case you need not perform steps 7 through 10 below. Click [Next >].
Page 107 ● To change the location: ❑ Click [Browse…]. ❑ Select the location containing the printer driver ➞ click [OK]. You can also enter the path name directly in the edit box. Click [OK]. Enter the name of the printer you want to use ➞ click [Next >]. If you accept the default name, leave the edit box as it is ➞...
Page 108: Scanning
Scanning CHAPTER This chapter explains the procedure to scan documents to your computer. IMPORTANT For better scanning quality for color documents, we recommend that you place documents on the platen glass. If you use the ADF, the scanned image might not be clear.
Page 109 Press [SCAN] ➞ [B&W Start] or [Color Start] on the machine. If you are asked to select a program to launch, select “MF Toolbox Ver4.9.” Scanning starts. The MF Toolbox and the [Save] or [OCR] dialog box will open, but the document will be scanned without pressing [Start] in the [Save] or [OCR] dialog box.
Page 110: Setting The Scanning Function For [B&W Start] Or [Color Start]
Setting Up [Start] to Operate in a Different Way from [Save] On the Windows desktop, double-click [Canon MF Toolbox 4.9]. Alternatively, on the Windows desktop, click [start] ➞ [(All) Programs] ➞ [Canon] ➞ [MF Toolbox 4.9] ➞ [Toolbox 4.9]. The MF Toolbox will open. Drag the B&W or Color mark over the button you want to select.
Page 111: Setting Up [B&W Start] Or [Color Start] In The [Settings] Dialog Box
Setting Up [B&W Start] or [Color Start] in the [Settings] Dialog Box In the MF Toolbox, click [Settings]. In the [Settings] dialog box, from the pull-down list for [B&W Start] or [Color Start], select the button you want to link [B&W Start] or [Color Start] to, then click [OK] or [Save].
Page 112: Setting Up [B&W Start] Or [Color Start] In The [Scanners And Cameras] Folder (Windows 2000: The [Scanners And Cameras Properties] Dialog Box)
Setting Up [B&W Start] or [Color Start] in the [Scanners and Cameras] Folder (Windows 2000: the [Scanners and Cameras Properties] Dialog Box) Open the [Scanners and Cameras] folder (Windows 2000: the [Scanners and Cameras Properties] dialog box). Click [start] on the Windows task bar, select [Control Panel] ➞ [Scanners and Cameras] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Settings] ➞...
Page 113 ● On Windows XP: ❑ Select the [Events] tab ➞ select [Canon MF8100 Color Start Button] or [Canon MF8100 B&W Start Button] in the [Select an event] pull-down list ➞ select the operation for [B&W Start] or [Color Start] in [Actions] ➞ click [OK].
Page 114: Scanning With The Mf Toolbox
ADF. On the Windows desktop, double-click [Canon MF Toolbox 4.9]. Alternatively, on the Windows desktop, click [start] ➞ [(All) Programs] ➞ [Canon] ➞ [MF Toolbox 4.9] ➞ [Toolbox 4.9]. The MF Toolbox will open. [MF Toolbox] buttons Click one of the scanning buttons below.
Page 115 A dialog box will appear for each of the buttons. Example: [Mail] dialog Adjust the settings. For details, see "MF Toolbox Settings," on p. 3-10. If you clicked a button other than [Mail] or [Save] and no application appears in [External program (Mail Program)], select an application.
Page 116 Adjust the settings, then click [Scan]. [ScanGear MF] dialog box For details, see "Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF," on p. 3-19. Scanning starts. If you clicked [Mail], [Save] or [PDF] in step 3, a folder with the scanning date will be created in the [My Pictures] folder in the [My Documents] folder, and your document will be saved in this folder.
Page 117: Mf Toolbox Settings
MF Toolbox Settings Example: [Mail] dialog box Scanner Settings You can specify the scanning mode, scanning resolution, document size, and file size of the scanned image. You can also select to make advanced settings using the ScanGear MF. ■ [Select Source] Selects where the document is placed ([Platen Glass], [ADF], or [Auto Mode]).
Page 118: Image Quality
■ [Paper Size] Selects the size of the document you will scan. If you wish to specify the width and height with a value, select [Custom] to display the [Paper Size Settings] dialog box. Select the [Unit], enter the [Width] and [Height] ➞ click [OK].
Page 119: Save Scanned Image To
Save Scanned Image to You can specify the file name, file format, and location to save the scanned image. When you select [PDF] as file format, you can also perform detailed settings for the PDF file. ■ [File Name] Enter a file name for the scanned image. If you try to save another file with the same name, four digits starting from 0001 will be attached after the file name.
Page 120: External Program (Mail Program)
To change the location to save the scanned images, click [Browse] ➞ select a folder ➞ click [OK]. When you scan for the first time, a folder with the scanning date will be created in the [My Pictures] folder in the [My Documents] folder, and your document will be saved in this folder.
Page 121 [Save as Type] Specifies the file type to save the scanned image. You can select from [JPEG/Exif], [BMP], [TIFF], or [PDF]. The available file types are the same as those listed in [Save as Type] of the [Save Scanned Image to]. If you select [JPEG/Exif], you can set the Exif information using [Exif Settings] dialog box (see "Exif Settings,"...
Page 122: Scanning An Image From An Application
With Windows XP, you can use the ScanGear MF or the WIA driver as the scanner driver. To use ScanGear MF, select [Canon MF8100]. To use the WIA driver, select [WIA-Canon MF8100]. Specify the scanner settings ➞ click [Scan]. For details, see "Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF," on p. 3-19, or "Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only),"...
Page 123: Creating One Pdf File From Two Or More Pages
ADF. On the Windows desktop, double-click [Canon MF Toolbox 4.9]. Alternatively, on the Windows desktop, click [start] ➞ [(All) Programs] ➞ [Canon] ➞ [MF Toolbox 4.9] ➞ [Toolbox 4.9]. The MF Toolbox will open. Click [Mail], [Save] or [PDF].
Page 124 Adjust the following settings if necessary ➞ click [OK]. [Create Click to convert the characters in the document to text data and Searchable PDF] make the document searchable with simple keywords. However, all the characters in the document may not be accurately recognized. In [Text Language], select [English].
Page 125 If you are scanning using the platen glass, the following dialog box appears as each page is scanned. To continue to scan, place the next page and click [Next]. When scanning is completed, click [Finish]. A folder with the scanning date will be created in the [My Pictures] folder in the [My Documents] folder, and your document will be saved in this folder.
Page 126: Setting Preferences And Scanning With Scangear Mf
Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF With ScanGear MF, you can review with the preview image (provisional scan) how the final image will be scanned and make detailed adjustments for the size and color of the image. If the preview image is satisfactory, you can then scan the document properly.
Page 127: Using Simple Mode
Using Simple Mode Place the document face-down on the platen glass or load it face-up in the ADF. In [Select Document Type], select the document type. [Photo (Color)] To scan color photos (300dpi). [Magazine (Color)]To scan color magazines (150dpi, with the Descreen function). [Newspaper (B &...
Page 128 To see a preview image (provisional scan), click [Preview]. A preview of the document will be scanned and appear in the preview window. Select the destination of the scanned image. You can select from [Print (300 dpi)], [Image Display (150 dpi)], or [OCR (300 dpi)], depending on the document type you select in step 2.
Page 129 [Output Size Specifies the output size name you want to register. Name] [Output Size List] Displays the registered output size. [Width] Specifies the width of the output size. [Height] Specifies the height of the output size. [Unit] Selects the unit of measurement for the output size. [Add] Adds the output size to the [Output Size List].
Page 130: Using Advanced Mode
Using Advanced Mode In Advanced Mode, you can adjust settings such as brightness and contrast to the preview. Place the document face-down on the platen glass or load it face-up in the ADF. Select settings for [Input Settings], [Output Settings] and [Image Settings], and adjust the color settings.
Page 131 Click [Scan]. Scanning starts. NOTE If white lines appear on one edge of the scanned image, check that the document is correctly placed on the platen glass. A document should be placed approximately " (3 mm) from the front edge (i.e., the edge closest to the operation panel) of the platen glass. Advanced Mode Toolbar With the Advanced Mode Toolbar, you can make adjustments to the preview image and also select a part of the image displayed.
Page 132: Advanced Mode - Specifying The Parameters Of A Scan
Advanced Mode - Specifying the Parameters of a Scan You can specify the parameters of a scan by selecting a part of the image. When you scan again, only the part of the image you have specified is scanned. You can specify the parameters of a scan with one of the following methods. To Select the Parameters of a Scan Automatically After previewing, on the Toolbar, click .
Page 133: Advanced Mode Settings
Advanced Mode Settings Input Settings ■ [Select Image Source] Selects where the document is placed ([Platen Glass] or [Document Feeder]). ■ [Paper Size] Selects the size of the document to be scanned. The preview area size (height-to-width ratio) will change to the paper size you selected. Change this setting to set up the machine not to scan beyond the parameters of the scan when previewing or if you are scanning without specifying the parameters of the scan.
Page 134: Output Settings
■ Input Size You can specify the width and height of the parameters of the scan by entering a value. After entering the value, press the Enter key, and the size of the cropping frame will change. Click to change the icon to and maintain the width and height proportions of the image.
Page 135: Image Settings
To view the preview image without auto tone adjustment, select [OFF]. NOTE This setting is not available when [Fading Correction] is turned on or [Canon ColorGear] is selected. ■ [Unsharp Mask] Set to [ON] to emphasize and make sharper the outline of an image. This setting is selected by default.
Page 136 ■ [Descreen] Set to [ON] when scanning printed photographs and pictures. The default setting is [OFF]. IMPORTANT • You cannot set [Descreen] to [ON] if [Black and White] or [Text Enhanced] is selected in [Color Mode]. • Even if [Descreen] is set to [ON], some moire effect may remain if [Unsharp Mask] is also set to [ON].
Page 137 Corrects highly faded images, but it may change the tone of the [High] image. NOTE • This setting is not available when [Canon ColorGear] is selected in the [Color Settings] tab in the [Preferences] dialog box. • This setting is reflected also in the preview image. •...
Page 138 In [Black and White] mode, the Color Settings buttons changes to the [Threshold] button, and no Color Settings buttons will be displayed when [Text Enhanced] mode or [Canon ColorGear] is selected in the [Color Settings] tab in [Preferences] dialog box.
Page 139 [Reset] Revises all color adjustment settings to default settings. [Master], [Red], [Green], [Blue] and all settings for contrast/brightness, gamma, histogram and tone curve will be suspended and will return to default settings. Images which have undergone automatic color correction will also return to their defaults. ■...
Page 140 ■ [Gamma] By clicking , you can access the [Gamma] dialog box. The gamma allows you to adjust the brightness of the image viewed on the computer monitor to the brightness of the original document. The default is 2.2. You will have to change this value if you are using a monitor with a different gamma value.
Page 141 [Reset] Resets all the current settings to their default values. ■ [Histogram] By clicking , you can access the [Histogram] dialog box. A histogram allows you to see the data concentration at each brightness level in an image. You can specify the darkest and brightest levels within an image, cut the levels and expand the middle of the tonal range of the image.
Page 142 ❑ Click (White-point eyedropper tool) then click a point in the preview image to specify the highlighted point. You can also enter a value (10 to 255). ❑ Drag the triangles at the bottom of the histogram to an appropriate level. Areas on the left of (parts darker than the value specified in [Black-point]) will turn black.
Page 143 [Channel] Selects a color to adjust either [Red], [Green], or [Blue], or select [Master] to adjust three colors together. [Select Tone Selects the tone curve. ([No correction], [Overexposure], Curve] [Underexposure], or [High contrast]) [Reset] Resets all the current settings to their default values. ■...
Page 144 ■ [Threshold] By clicking , you can access the [Threshold] dialog box. If [Black and White] is selected in [Color Mode], the Color Settings buttons will become the [Threshold] button. NOTE • The brightness of color and grayscale images are expressed as a value between 0 and 255 but brightness of black and white images is expressed in terms of either black or white including the parts of an image which are a color between the two.
Page 145 [Preferences] Dialog Box Clicking [Preferences] on [Advanced Mode] tab opens the [Preferences] dialog box. In this dialog box, you can adjust settings for scanning and previewing. ■ [Preview] Tab [Preview at the Start of ScanGear MF] Selects the preview operation when you open ScanGear MF. [Display Saved Preview Image] is selected by default.
Page 146 [Cropping Frame on Previewed Images] Sets how the frame is displayed when you preview images. [Executes Auto Cropping on Previewed Images] is selected by default. [Executes Auto Cropping on Previewed Images] The document will automatically be cropped to match the document size.
Page 147 [Color (Documents)] This setting is not available for this model. [Text Enhanced] The document is scanned in [Text Enhanced] mode when the [Black and White] setting is configured in the application. IMPORTANT These settings will be invalid in UI mode (the mode in which the ScanGear MF dialog box is displayed).
Page 148 No color matching is made. [Always Execute the Auto Tone] If selected, the image color will always be automatically corrected. If you select either [Canon ColorGear] or [None], this setting is not available. This setting is selected by default. ■ [Scanner] Tab [Energy Saving You cannot set the Energy Saving Mode from your computer.
Page 149: Determining Resolution
[Play Sound When Scanning is Completed] If selected, the scanner plays sound when scanning is completed. Click [Browse], then specify a sound file. You can specify the files below. • MIDI files (*.mid, *.rmi, *.midi) • Audio files (*.wav, *.aiff) •...
Page 150 ■ Resolution and Data Size If you double the resolution, the image data will be four times greater. If the data is too large, processing speed will slow down significantly, and you may experience malfunctions such as lack of memory. Make sure the resolution corresponds to the purpose of use of the image and set at the lowest level possible.
Page 151: Scanning With The Wia Driver (Windows Xp Only)
For details on how to open the [Scanners and Cameras] folder, see "Setting Up [B&W Start] or [Color Start] in the [Scanners and Cameras] Folder (Windows 2000: the [Scanners and Cameras Properties] Dialog Box)," on p. 3-5. Double-click the [WIA Canon MF8100]. Click [Next >]. 3-44...
Page 152 Select a picture type. You can select from the following: - [Color picture] - [Grayscale picture] - [Black and white picture or text] - [Custom] NOTE When selecting [Custom], click [Custom settings] to make detailed settings in the [Properties] dialog box. (See "Advanced Properties," on p. 3-49.) Select the paper source ([Flatbed] or [Document Feeder]).
Page 153 Click [Next >]. Specify a name, a file format, and the location for saving the group of pictures. ❑ Enter a name for the group of pictures. When you save more than one picture in the same location, sequential numbers are automatically added at the ends of file names.
Page 154 Click [Next >]. Scanning starts. NOTE To cancel scanning, click [Cancel]. Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only) 3-47...
Page 155 Click [Next >]. If you want to publish these pictures to a Web site or order printouts online, select the corresponding option. For more information, see the Windows operating system documentation. Click [Finish]. The location selected in step 8 will appear. 3-48 Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only)
Page 156: Advanced Properties
Advanced Properties The following screen shows the Advanced Properties tab in Windows XP. NOTE The setting items and default values in the [Advanced Properties] tab vary depending on the type of picture you have selected. Preview Shows the preview of sample image. [Brightness] Specifies the brightness (–127 to 127).
Page 157: Scanning From An Application
Scanning from an Application With the WIA driver dialog box open, follow the procedure below. To display the WIA driver, see "Scanning an Image from an Application," on p. 3-15. NOTE If white lines appear on one edge of the scanned image, check that the document is correctly placed on the platen glass.
Page 158 Adjust the quality of the image ➞ click [OK]. For details on how to adjust the quality of the image, see "Advanced Properties," on p. 3-49. NOTE If you selected [Document Feeder], proceed to Step 6. Specify the scanned area. Click [Preview] ➞...
Page 159: Pc Faxing
PC Faxing CHAPTER This chapter explains the procedure to fax documents from your computer. You can send faxes using the fax driver from applications that support document printing. Sending a Fax You can send a fax to multiple recipients in one operation. NOTE •...
Page 160 From the [Select Printer] list box or the [Name] pull-down list in the [Print] dialog box, select [Canon MF8100 Series (FAX)]. Click [Print] or [OK]. The [Fax Sending Settings] dialog box appears. In the [Fax Sending Settings] dialog box, enter the [Recipient Name] and [Fax Number], or select them from the Address Book ➞...
Page 161: Characters And Symbols For Fax Numbers
Characters and Symbols for Fax Numbers You can use the following characters and symbols in the fax numbers you send from your computer or for a recipient you register in the Address Book. Character/symbol Explanation 0-9 * # For use in telephone and fax numbers. To place a pause between numbers.
Page 162 Sending Settings Tab Specifies the recipient name and fax number of the destination to which you send a fax. You can specify multiple destinations in one operation. [Recipient Name] Specifies the recipient’s name. [Fax Number] Specifies the fax number of the recipient. For details on the characters and symbols you can use for fax numbers, see "Characters and Symbols for Fax Numbers,"...
Page 163 ■ Select Recipient from Address Book [Address Books] Shows the available address books. [Address List] Displays a list of the recipients registered with the selected address book. [Search by Searches the destination by the recipient name. Recipient] [Details] Displays information about the selected recipient. [Add to List] Adds the recipient names and fax numbers to [Recipient List] you selected in [Address List].
Page 164 Specifies the cover sheet to be attached to the document you fax. NOTE You can create your original cover sheets using the Canon Cover Sheet Editor. For details, see "Canon Cover Sheet Editor," on p. 4-40. [Cover Sheet Attachment] Specifies if the cover sheet is attached or not. ([None],...
Page 165 ■ Item Settings The [Item Settings] dialog box allows you to set the details of the items to be included in the cover sheets. The [Item Settings] dialog box has the following five tab sheets. ● Sender Tab The [Sender] tab sheet enables you to edit the sender information to be included in the cover sheets.
Page 166 ● Recipient Tab Specifies to include the display of Recipient information specified in the Address Book on the cover sheet. You can specify to include specific recipient information by selecting the appropriate check box. [Include Recipient Enters the recipient name. Name] [Include Enters the recipient’s company name.
Page 167 ● Logo Tab The [Logo] tab sheet enables you to select whether the logo is attached to the cover sheet, and sets how the logo is attached. [Print with Logo] Attaches the logo to the cover sheet. [File Name] Selects the data file of the logo to be attached to the cover sheet. You can select a bitmap data only.
Page 168 ● Signature Tab The [Signature] tab sheet enables you to select whether the signature is attached to the cover sheet, and sets how the signature is attached. [Print with Attaches the signature to the cover sheet. Signature] [File Name] Selects the data file of the signature to be attached to the cover sheet.
Page 169 ● Sheets to Send Tab The [Sheets to Send] tab sheet enables you to select whether the number of sheets to send is included in the cover sheet, and edit the number of sheets to be included in the cover sheet. [Include Number of Sheets to Send] Enables you to specify the number in the [Number of Sheets to Send] text box up to maximum of 4 numeric characters.
Page 170: Changing Fax Settings
2000: [Printers]) folder, you can set up the fax configuration and configure the fax settings for all Windows applications. The fax printing preferences dialog box enables you to specify the default settings for the faxing options available when you fax with the Canon MF8100 Series (only for Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003).
Page 171: From The [Printers And Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) Folder
From the [Select Printer] list box or the [Name] pull-down list in the [Print] dialog box, select the fax to be used. Click [Preferences] or [Properties]. The [Canon MF8100 Series (FAX) Printing Preferences] or [Canon MF8100 Series (FAX) Properties] dialog box appears. From the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000:...
Page 172 You can also open the [MF8100 Series (FAX) 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 (FAX) Printing Preferences] dialog box appears. 4-14 Changing Fax Settings...
Page 173: Windows 98/Me Fax Properties
Windows 98/Me Fax Properties General Tab Lets you print a test page or define separator pages. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. Windows 98/Me Fax Properties 4-15...
Page 174 Details Tab Specifies the printer port and time-out settings. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. ■ Spool Settings The installer sets the following defaults. 4-16 Windows 98/Me Fax Properties...
Page 175 Sharing Tab Specifies the printer sharing settings. This tab sheet is available only when the printer sharing is enabled. (See "Adding Server Service," on p. 2-64.) Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. Windows 98/Me Fax Properties 4-17...
Page 176 [Import…] Enables you to import address book data from files. Importable file types are: some CSV files (with file extension “*.csv”) and some Canon Data Files (with file extension “*.abk”). [Export…] Exports the address book data to an outside file.
Page 177 ■ Add Person The [Add Person] dialog box enables you to register a person and his/her information in the Address Book. You can register the following information: [Prefix] Enters the prefix to the recipient’s name, or selects the prefix from the pull-down list.
Page 178: Add Group
■ Add Group The [Add Group] dialog box enables you to register a group and its information in the Address Book. You can register the following information: [Group Name] Enters the group name. [Show] Selects the category of the list displayed in [Available Recipients].
Page 179 ■ Edit Person The [Edit Person] dialog box enables you to edit a person and his/her information in the Address Book. You can edit the following information: [Prefix] Enters the prefix to the recipient’s name, or selects the prefix from the pull-down list.
Page 180 ■ Edit Group The [Edit Group] dialog box enables you to edit a group and its information in the Address Book. You can edit the following information: [Group Name] Enters the group name. [Show] Selects the category of the list displayed in [Available Recipients].
Page 181 Register Cover Sheet Tab Registers/deletes the cover sheets to be attached to the document you fax. NOTE You can create your original cover sheets using the Canon Cover Sheet Editor. For details, see "Canon Cover Sheet Editor," on p. 4-40. [Style] Displays the list of the registered cover sheets.
Page 182 Special Tab Specifies the page settings including the paper size, orientation, and resolution. You can also specify the outside dialing prefix if you dial through a switchboard. Default settings depend on the country/region of purchase. Preview image Displays the image with the currently selected settings reflected.
Page 183 Displays the list of the registered Address Books. List] [Register…] Opens the [Register Address Book] dialog box. (See below.) [Edit…] Opens the [Add/Edit Canon Fax Driver Address Book] dialog box. (See p. 4-26.) [Delete] Deletes the selected Address Book from the [Address Book List].
Page 184 ● Add/Edit Canon Fax Driver Address Book This dialog box enables you to edit the properties of the Address Books to be used when you send a fax. [Name] Changes the name of the Address Book. You can enter up to 64 characters.
Page 185: Windows 2000/Xp/Server 2003 Fax Properties And
This dialog box enables you to edit the address book, register the cover sheets, and set up the page settings. FAX Properties The [Canon MF8100 Series (FAX) Properties] dialog box contains several tab sheets that enable you to set up the fax configuration and configure the fax settings. NOTE •...
Page 186 General Tab Lets you print a test page and define faxing preferences. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. Sharing Tab Specifies the printer sharing settings. This tab sheet is always available (see p. 2-63). Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information.
Page 187 Advanced Tab Specifies the settings for print spooling. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. NOTE [Spool print documents so program finishes printing faster] and [Start printing immediately] are set automatically when you install the printer driver. Color Management Tab Associates color profiles with your color printer.
Page 188 Displays the version information on the driver. FAX Printing Preferences The [Canon MF8100 Series (FAX) Printing Preferences] dialog box contains three tab sheets that enable you to edit the address book, register the cover sheets, and set up the page settings.
Page 189 [Import…] Enables you to import address book data from files. Importable file types are: some CSV files (with file extension “*.csv”) and some Canon Data Files (with file extension “*.abk”). Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Preferences 4-31...
Page 190 [Export…] Exports the address book data to an outside file. [About] Opens a dialog box containing the copyright and version information about this fax driver software. ■ Add Person The [Add Person] dialog box enables you to register a person and his/her information in the Address Book.
Page 191 ■ Add Group The [Add Group] dialog box enables you to register a group and its information in the Address Book. You can register the following information: [Group Name] Enters the group name. [Show] Selects the category of the list displayed in [Available Recipients].
Page 192 ■ Edit Person The [Edit Person] dialog box enables you to edit a person and his/her information in the Address Book. You can edit the following information: [Prefix] Enters the prefix to the recipient’s name, or selects the prefix from the pull-down list.
Page 193 ■ Edit Group The [Edit Group] dialog box enables you to edit a group and its information in the Address Book. You can edit the following information: [Group Name] Enters the group name. [Show] Selects the category of the list displayed in [Available Recipients].
Page 194 Register Cover Sheet Tab Registers/deletes the cover sheets to be attached to the document you fax. NOTE You can create your original cover sheets using the Canon Cover Sheet Editor. For details, see "Canon Cover Sheet Editor," on p. 4-40. [Style] Selects the style of the cover sheet.
Page 195 Special Tab Specifies the page settings including the paper size, orientation, and resolution. You can also specify the outside dialing prefix if you dial through a switchboard. Default settings depend on the country/region of purchase. Preview image Displays the image with the currently selected settings reflected.
Page 196 Displays the list of the registered Address Books. List] [Register…] Opens the [Register Address Book] dialog box. [Edit…] Opens the [Add/Edit Canon Fax Driver Address Book] dialog box. [Delete] Deletes the selected Address Book from the [Address Book List]. ●...
Page 197 ● Add/Edit Canon Fax Driver Address Book This dialog box enables you to edit the properties of the Address Books to be used when you send a fax. [Name] Changes the name of the Address Book. You can enter up to 64 characters.
Page 198: Canon Cover Sheet Editor
This section describes instructions for installing Canon Cover Sheet Editor, launching the editor, and creating and registering original cover sheets. The Canon Cover Sheet Editor is software for creating original fax cover sheet templates for use with a Canon fax driver.
Page 199 The [License Agreement] dialog box is displayed. Read the Canon Cover Sheet Editor license agreement carefully. If you agree to the terms, select [I accept the terms in the license agreement] ➞ click [Next >] ➞ follow the instructions on the screen to continue the installation.
Page 200 [Custom] ➞ click [Next >]. NOTE If you select [Custom] in the dialog box for selecting [Setup Type], you can specify the directory into which Canon Cover Sheet Editor is to be installed. Click [Install] to start copying the files. Click [Finish].
Page 201 ➞ [CSE] ➞ [Cover Sheet Editor]. The Canon Cover Sheet Editor will open. Uninstalling If it becomes necessary to uninstall the Canon Cover Sheet Editor, follow the procedure below. Click [start] on the Windows task bar ➞ [Settings] ➞ [Control Panel].
Page 202: Opening, Saving, And Closing A File
Alternatively, select [Open] from the [File] menu. The [Open] dialog box appears. Specify the file name of the cover sheet that you want to open. NOTE Clicking [Preview] displays an image of the selected cover sheet. 4-44 Canon Cover Sheet Editor...
Page 203 Selecting [Save] will overwrite the existing file. • Selecting the [Save as] command is necessary only to specify a different file name or a different location to save the cover sheet. Canon Cover Sheet Editor 4-45...
Page 204: Creating An Original Cover Sheet
Follow the procedure below to close a currently opened cover sheet without exiting the Canon Cover Sheet Editor. Click the lower [ ] (Close) at the top-right corner of the Canon Cover Sheet Editor main window. Alternatively, select [Close] from the [File] menu.
Page 205 You can also enter the desired font size directly into Font Size. ■ Font Color Click inside the text box. The text box is now ready for editing. Select the desired font color from the Font Color drop-down menu on the toolbar. Canon Cover Sheet Editor 4-47...
Page 206: Aligning Text
] (Underline) again. ■ Aligning Text Click inside the text box. The text box is now ready for editing. Click [ ] (Align Left), [ ] (Align Center), or [ ] (Align Right) on the toolbar. 4-48 Canon Cover Sheet Editor...
Page 207 Alternatively, right-click inside the text box ➞ click [Properties]. The [Text Properties] dialog box appears. Select [Font], [Font Style], and [Size] from the respective list boxes. Alternatively, enter the desired font size directly into [Size]. Canon Cover Sheet Editor 4-49...
Page 208 You can also display the [Text Box Properties] dialog box by double-clicking anywhere on the border of the text box. The [Text Box Properties] dialog box opens. Select the desired border type from [Line Style]. 4-50 Canon Cover Sheet Editor...
Page 209 The [Width] setting is available only if [Line Style] is set to 'Solid'. Select the desired color of the border from [Color]. Select the desired background color for the text box from [Fill in]. Click [OK]. Canon Cover Sheet Editor 4-51...
Page 210 [Sheets to Send] field, information specified in the fax driver such as [Urgent] or [Confidential] is inserted in the [Remark] field, and comments specified in the fax driver are entered in the [Comment] field. 4-52 Canon Cover Sheet Editor...
Page 211 ■ Inserting Repeating Fields Follow the procedure below to show information for multiple recipients on the cover sheet when sending a fax. Insert the desired recipient information field, such as [Name], [Fax Number], [Company], and [Dept./Div.]. Canon Cover Sheet Editor 4-53...
Page 212 When you specify a repeating field for recipient information, you can also select to insert borders between the values for easier reading. Click the [Insert] menu ➞ [Recipient Information] ➞ [Borders]. The [Border Settings] dialog box opens. 4-54 Canon Cover Sheet Editor...
Page 213 ■ Inserting Sheets to Send Field When Editing Text Inside the text box, place the cursor where you want to insert the field. From the [Insert] menu, select [Sheets to Send]. The [Sheets to Send] field is inserted. Canon Cover Sheet Editor 4-55...
Page 214 You can also select [Line] from the [Drawing] menu. Drag the pointer on the area of the cover sheet to draw the line. To draw a line, hold down [SHIFT] on the keyboard while dragging. 4-56 Canon Cover Sheet Editor...
Page 215 You can also select [Oval] from the [Drawing] menu. Drag the pointer on the area of the cover sheet to draw the oval. To draw a circle, hold down [SHIFT] on the keyboard while dragging. Canon Cover Sheet Editor 4-57...
Page 216: Inserting Images
Drag the selected object to the desired location. Alternatively, use any of the four arrow keys [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] to move the object in the desired direction in 0.1 mm increments. 4-58 Canon Cover Sheet Editor...
Page 217 The selected object is moved to the active cover sheet. ■ Resizing an Object Select the object whose size you want to change. NOTE You can select multiple objects and change all of their sizes at the same time. Canon Cover Sheet Editor 4-59...
Page 218 Follow the procedure below. Select the object to copy. NOTE You can select multiple objects and copy them at the same time. Click [ ] (Copy) on the toolbar. You can also select [Copy] from the [Edit] menu. 4-60 Canon Cover Sheet Editor...
Page 219 You can select multiple objects and delete them at the same time. Click [ ] (Delete) on the toolbar. Alternatively, select [Delete] from the [Edit] menu, or press [DELETE] on the keyboard. The selected object is deleted. Canon Cover Sheet Editor 4-61...
Page 220: Grouping Objects
Select the desired line type for the object from [Line Style]. Specify the [Width] setting to set the thickness of the line. NOTE The [Width] setting is available only if [Line Style] is set to 'Solid'. 4-62 Canon Cover Sheet Editor...
Page 221 ] (Bring to Front), [ ] (Send to Back), [ ] (Bring Forward), or [ ] (Send Backward) on the toolbar. NOTE Alternatively, select [Bring to Front], [Send to Back], [Bring Forward], or [Send Backward] from the [Layout] menu. Canon Cover Sheet Editor 4-63...
Page 222 (Align Top), [ ] (Align Middle), or [ ] (Align Bottom) on the toolbar. Alternatively, click the [Layout] menu ➞ point to [Distribute Horizontally] or [Distribute Vertically] ➞ select the type of alignment you want. 4-64 Canon Cover Sheet Editor...
Page 223 Deactivate the [Snap to Grid] setting by clicking the activated [ ] (Snap to Grid) or by clicking [Snap to Grid] from the [View] menu. NOTE [Snap to Grid] is available only after this setting is specified. It does not affect objects that are modified before this setting is specified. Canon Cover Sheet Editor 4-65...
Page 224 Deselect the check box if you do not want to display the grid. NOTE Deselecting this check box disables the [Type], [Color] and [Spacing] settings. Select [Dotted] or [Dashed]. Click the button to the right of [Color]. The [Color Setting] dialog box appears. 4-66 Canon Cover Sheet Editor...
Page 225 You can change the unit of measure for the spacing in the [Unit Setting] dialog box displayed by selecting [Unit] from the [View] menu. To align objects along the grid, select [Snap to Grid]. To deactivate [Snap to Grid], deselect the check box. Canon Cover Sheet Editor 4-67...
Page 226: Printing A Cover Sheet
Click [OK]. Registering an Original Cover Sheet as a Template You can register the cover sheet created with the Canon Cover Sheet Editor with the fax driver for use as a template. Click [Start] on the Windows task bar ➞ [Settings] ➞ [Printers].
Page 227 Select the cover sheet template file ➞ click [Open]. The selected template is added to [Style] in the [Register Cover Sheet] sheet. NOTE In addition to the default templates, you can add up to 30 templates to the fax driver. Canon Cover Sheet Editor 4-69...
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Page 229: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting CHAPTER This chapter describes the problems you might encounter when using the machine and their remedies. It also explains what to do if you cannot solve the problem by yourself. •"Printer Problems," on p. 5-1. •"Driver Problems," on p. 5-4. •"Scanning Problems,"...
Page 230 Is your computer working properly? Make sure your computer is turned on. If so, see your computer’s documentation for troubleshooting. Are you using a USB 2.0-compatible USB hub? If you connect the machine to a USB 2.0-equipped computer using a USB 2.0-compatible USB hub, you may not be able to print.
Page 231 Is a wrong printer driver selected in the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/ 2000: [Printers]) folder? Make sure the corresponding printer driver is selected in the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) folder. Printer locks up system. Does your system setup have a problem? Make sure that you have a high-quality shielded interface cable.
Page 232: Driver Problems
Driver Problems Driver is not working properly. Is the printer driver selected as the default printer driver? Specify the corresponding printer driver as the default printer driver for the MF8100 Series. Cannot print some fonts in a document correctly. Does the document contain Adobe Type Manager (ATM) fonts? Adobe Type Manager (ATM) is not supported.
Page 233 [USB Printing Support], [Canon MF8100 Series], or [Unknown].) For Windows 2000/XP, select [USB Printing Support] ➞ select [Uninstall] from the [Action] menu. For Windows 98/Me, select [Canon MF8100 Series] ➞ click [Remove]. IMPORTANT Never delete other devices or device drivers. Windows may not operate properly.
Page 234: Scanning Problems
Scanning Problems Cannot scan a document. Is there anything displayed in the LCD? If nothing is displayed in the LCD, refer to Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting," in the Basic Guide. Is the Alarm indicator blinking? If the Alarm indicator is blinking, refer to Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting," in the Basic Guide.
Page 235 1. Open the following file in Notepad or another text editor application. Windows 98/Me: windows\system\CNCMFP13.ini Windows 2000: winnt\system32\CNCMFP13.ini Windows XP/Server 2003: windows\system32\CNCMFP13.ini 2. Below the last line, add the following two lines, then save the file. Take care not to modify any other parts. Scan] ReadSize=16 If you connect the machine to a USB 2.0-equipped computer, you may not be...
Page 236 [Scanners and Cameras]. (Windows 98/Me/2000: Double-click [Scanners and Cameras].) 3. If [WIA Canon MF8100] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Canon MF8100]) is present in the [Scanners and Cameras] folder or dialog box, the machine is recognized. If not, remove the software (see "Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Software,"...
Page 237 When you click a button on the MF Toolbox, another application opens. Is the application selected correctly for that button? Click a button on the MF Toolbox and select the application you want to open for that button. Repeat for the other buttons. (See "MF Toolbox Settings," on p. 3-10.) Changed settings in a dialog box are not activated (Windows Me/2000).
Page 238 Scanned image is displayed at a larger (smaller) size on the computer screen. Is the resolution setting correct? Do one of the following: 1. Enlarge or reduce the image display in the application. However, if you open the image in [Paint] or [Imaging], it may display at a large size and you will not be able to reduce it.
Page 239: Installing And Uninstalling Problems
[Programs] ➞ delete the [Canon] folder. In Windows 98/Me, open [Settings] from the [Start] menu ➞ click [Taskbar & Start Menu] ➞ [Start Menu Programs] ➞ [Remove] ➞ select the [Canon] folder ➞ click [Remove]. The message <Version conflict> appears on your computer (Windows 98).
Page 240 Cannot use the software after upgrading to Windows XP/Server 2003. Have you upgraded Windows 98/Me/2000 to Windows XP/Server 2003 without removing the software? Remove the software (see "Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Software," on p. 1-23), then reinstall it. (See "Installing Software on Your Computer," on p. 1-4.) In [Device Manager], green mark “?”...
Page 241: Appendix
Appendix CHAPTER Printer Specifications Hardware When printing LTR continuously Printing Speed B&W 20 pages/min. Color 4 pages/min. × Resolution Approx. 600 dpi 600 dpi Paper Sizes Cassette LTR, LGL, Executive, A4, B5, A5 Plain paper Maximum capacity: 250 sheets of 17 lb (60 g/m ) paper ×...
Page 242: Software
Software Printing Software Canon MF8100 Series Printer Driver Valid Printing The 13/64" (5.0 mm) border from all sides cannot be printed. (13/ Area 32" (10 mm) border for envelope) Printer Specifications...
Page 243: About Color Printing
About Color Printing This section describes the fundamentals of colors and the method for color printing from this printer. The Three Primary Colors of Light and Color The colors that you see in the computer display are expressed from the three primary colors of light which are red, green, and blue.
Page 244: Method For Expressing Color
Method for Expressing Color Paint is mixed on a pallet to create various colors. This cannot be done inside a printer or on a display, therefore, color is expressed with a group of color dots. Pallet Display On the display, various colors are expressed by the red, green, and blue dots. Color bar The colors of toner cannot be saturated by the printer.
Page 245: Mechanism Of Color Printing
Mechanism of Color Printing In color printing, the shape and color of images are expressed in groups of minute cyan, magenta, yellow, and black dots. Therefore, image data input in the printer are dissolved into cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. The data is developed in each cartridge, and toner is transferred onto paper repeatedly.
Page 246: To Achieve More Beautiful Results In Smoother
To Achieve More Beautiful Results in Smoother Operations When printing color images, the capacity of the printer will drop considerably if the desired color cannot be obtained, or if the image quality deteriorates, or if it takes a long time to print data. A printer can be used to its full extend with small adjustments or concerns.
Page 247 Check the dimension and resolution of the print data using the application software for processing images, and specify the resolution to 300 dpi or 200 dpi. 200 dpi 600 dpi 300 dpi ■ Selecting a print mode according to the contents Specify gradation to standard for printing documents that do not required high image quality such as text documents, reports or presentation references that consist of mainly with graphics, or black-and-white data.
Page 248: Glossary
Canon ColorGear Color Matching Color management system for high-speed, high-precision color processing using Canon’s own color management technology. Canon ColorGear is compatible with the industry-standard format "ICC Profiles" and enables high-precision color management using the properties of color devices specified in color profiles. The system is used in many Canon products.
Page 249 The entire Windows screen that represents your work area in Windows. Icons, windows, and the taskbar are displayed on the Windows desktop. Dots per inch. A unit of measurement for indicating a printer's resolution. The Canon Color imageCLASS MF8180c prints at a resolution of 600 dpi.
Page 250 Fixing assembly The device used during the print process to fix the toner onto the paper (or other media) through applying heat and pressure. The assembly, located inside the printer, gets extremely hot (374°F (190°C)) during operation. Folder A container in which documents, program files, and other folders are stored on your disks.
Page 251 IBM and similar personal computers. Interface port The port through which the machine communicates with the computer. The Canon Color imageCLASS MF8180c has a USB port, located on the back of the machine. See also USB interface.
Page 252 Megabyte (MB) A unit of measurement, representing one million bytes, used to describe machine or computer memory size. Multi-page PDF Several scanned documents saved as one PDF. Each document will become one page of the PDF. My Computer The Windows program that you can use to browse through your computer's filing system, and to open drives, folders, and files.
Page 253 Paper path The route that paper travels through the machine. Paper source Source of paper feed. The machine has a cassette and a multi-purpose tray. Paper type All kinds of paper (plain paper, heavy paper, transparencies, and envelopes) are grouped under several paper types. Stands for Portable Document Format.
Page 254 Printers and Faxes folder (Printers folder) The container in which your printer and fax information is stored. Properties dialog box The dialog box that contains information about a particular device, such as a printer. Proportional spacing The spacing of characters according to the width of each character. This variable spacing between each character closes up awkward space and makes text easier to read.
Page 255 Scaling Enlarging or reducing the printed image. Scanner driver A program that controls how the computer and scanner interact. The scanner driver is provided with two drivers: The TWAIN and the WIA driver (for use with Windows XP). Separator page Optional pages printed at the beginning of each document to help separate one print job from another.
Page 256 TrueType fonts Scalable fonts used for both screen display and printing. TrueType fonts can be sized to any height, and print exactly as they appear on the screen, but with higher resolution. TWAIN (Technology Without Any Interested Name) Industry-standard protocol for transferring information from devices such as scanners and digital cameras to a computer.
Page 257 WIA (Windows Image Acquisition) Standard for downloading images from scanners or digital cameras. The machine includes a TWAIN-compliant driver and a WIA-compliant driver. The WIA driver can only be used with Windows XP. With either driver, you can scan documents with the machine in applications which support the TWAIN interface (Photoshop etc.).
Page 258: Index
Add Person dialog box, 4-19, 4-32 Client, 6-8 Add profile, 2-57 Collate, 6-8 Add/Delete the Output Size dialog box, 3-21 Color, 2-34, 4-29 Add/Edit Canon Fax Driver Address Book, 4-26, Color Adjustment tab 4-39 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, 2-52 Add/Edit profile, 2-38 Windows 98/Me, 2-21...
Page 259 Details tab, Windows 98/Me, 2-7, 4-16 Finishing tab Dialog boxes Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, 2-39, 2-46 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 printer Windows 98/Me, 2-15 properties, 2-29 Fixing assembly, 6-10 Windows 98/Me printer properties, 2-6 Font, 6-10 dpi, 6-9 Form, 6-10 Driver installing, 1-6, 1-16 problems, 5-4 uninstall, 1-24 Gamma, 3-33...
Page 260 Landscape, 6-11 Page Setup tab Layout Options Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, 2-39, 2-40 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, 2-45 Windows 98/Me, 2-9 Windows 98/Me, 2-14 Paper Local printer, 1-5 delivery, 6-1 Logo tab, 4-9 feed, 6-12 size, 6-1 type, 6-13 weight, 6-1, 6-16 paper size Matching tab custom, 2-13...
Page 261 Problems Scanner tab, 3-41 driver, 5-4 Scanners and Cameras, 3-5 installing, 5-11 Scanning, 3-1 printer, 5-1 from an application, 3-15, 3-50 removing (uninstalling), 5-11 problems, 5-6 scanning, 5-6 setting, 3-5 uninstalling, 5-11 using MF Toolbox, 3-7 Profile tab, Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, 2-36 with [B&W Start] or [Color Start] on the Profiles machine, 3-1...
Page 262 Profile tab, 2-36 Quality tab, 2-49 Sharing tab, 2-31, 4-28 Threshold, 3-37 Windows 98/Me Tone Curve, 3-35 Color Adjustment tab, 2-21 Toner, 6-15 Color Management tab, 2-8 saver, 6-15 Details tab, 2-7, 4-16 Transfer roller, 6-15 Fax Properties, 4-15 Troubleshooting, 5-1 Finishing tab, 2-15 driver problems, 5-4 General tab, 2-6, 4-15...
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Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c Software Manual

Preface

How to Use this Manual

Legal Notices

Chapter 1 Installation

System Requirements

Where to Find Help

Installing Software on Your Computer

Checking Installation

Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Software

Chapter 2 Printing

Printing a Document

Changing Print Settings

Windows 98/Me Properties

Windows 2000/Xp/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences

Using the Machine on Your Network

Chapter 3 Scanning

Scanning with [B&W Start] or [Color Start] on the Machine

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

Scanning with the MF Toolbox

MF Toolbox Settings

Scanning an Image from an Application

Creating One PDF File from Two or more Pages

Setting Preferences and Scanning with Scangear MF

Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only)

Chapter 4 PC Faxing

Sending a Fax

Changing Fax Settings

Windows 98/Me Fax Properties

Windows 2000/Xp/Server 2003 FAX Properties and

Canon Cover Sheet Editor

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Printer Problems

Driver Problems

Scanning Problems

Installing and Uninstalling Problems

Chapter 6 Appendix

Printer Specifications

About Color Printing

Glossary

Index

Quick Links

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