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Network Guide Network Guide Please read this guide before operating this equipment. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Manuals for the Machine The manuals for this machine are divided as follows. Please refer to them for detailed information. The manuals supplied with optional equipment are included in the list below. 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.
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• Fax Driver Installation and Instructions Fax Driver Guide CD-ROM • Installing MEAP Applications and Using the MEAP SMS Administrator Login Service CD-ROM Guide • To view the manual in PDF format, Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader/Acrobat is required. If Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader/Acrobat is not installed on your system, please download it from the Adobe Systems Incorporated website (http://www.adobe.com).
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Includes the network settings, specifications, glossary, and index. 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.
Preface Thank you for purchasing the Canon imageRUNNER 4570/3570/2870/2270. 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.
Keys and Buttons Used in This Manual The following symbols and key/button names are a few examples of how keys and buttons to be clicked or pressed are expressed in this manual: • Control Panel Keys: <Key icon> + (Key Name) Examples: (Start) (Stop)
Displays Used in This Manual Screen shots of the touch panel display used in this manual may differ from the ones you actually see, depending on the operating system and options that come with your machine. The keys or buttons which you should click or press are marked with a , as shown below.
Abbreviations Used in This Manual In this manual, product names and model names are abbreviated as follows: Windows 95 Microsoft ® Windows ® 95 operating system: ® ® Windows 98 Microsoft Windows 98 operating system: ® ® Windows Me Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition operating system: ®...
Legal Notices Trademarks Canon, the Canon logo, imageRUNNER, NetSpot, and imageWARE are trademarks of Canon Inc. Adobe, Acrobat, PostScript, and PostScript 3 are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Apple, AppleTalk, EtherTalk, LocalTalk, Macintosh, Mac OS, and Power Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Disclaimers The information in this document 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.
Before You Start CHAPTER This chapter describes what you need to know before you start using the machine, including the network environments with which the machine is compatible, and how to check the network environment you are using. Optional Equipment and System Environment Requirements ..... 1-2 Printing or Sending a Fax from a Computer.
You cannot use the Super G3 FAX Board and Super G3 Multi-Line FAX Board simultaneously. For more information on fax boards, see the Sending and Facsimile Guide. • For more information on the equipment needed, consult your local authorized Canon dealer. Optional Equipment and System Environment Requirements...
System Environment Requirements The following network and system environments are compatible when printing or sending a fax from a computer: I With a TCP/IP Network: • Compatible OS - Microsoft Windows 98 - Microsoft Windows Me - Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 - Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Server - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional...
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I With a NetWare Network: • Compatible Servers - Novell NetWare Version 3.2/4.1/4.11/4.2/5/5.1/6/6.5 • Compatible Clients - Microsoft Windows 98 - Microsoft Windows Me - Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 - Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Server - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional - Microsoft Windows XP Professional - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition...
The following optional equipment is required for using the e-mail/I-fax functions: • Universal Send Kit IMPORTANT For more information on the equipment needed, consult your local authorized Canon dealer. System Environment Requirements The following system environments are confirmed for using the e-mail/I-fax functions.
The following optional equipment is required for sending data: • Universal Send Kit IMPORTANT For more information on the equipment needed, consult your local authorized Canon dealer. System Environment Requirements The following network and system environments are compatible when sending data from the machine to a file server, depending on the type of network used:...
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• Compatible server software for sending data - Samba 2.2.8a or later (UNIX/Linux) • Compatible protocol - NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) I With a NetWare Network: • Compatible server - Novell NetWare Version 3.2/4.11/4.2/5/5.1/6/6.5 • Compatible protocol - IPX IMPORTANT •...
Checking Your Network Environment Refer to the following diagram examples to confirm the network environment that is connected to the machine, and then perform the necessary operations for that environment. Sample Windows Network With a NetWare Server In a network environment like the one below, a TCP/IP, NetWare, or NetBIOS (NetBIOS over TCP/IP) protocol can be used.
IMPORTANT • You can only use the e-mail/I-fax functions if the optional equipment is installed. For the equipment needed, see "Optional Equipment and System Environment Requirements," on p. 1-2. • The machine does not support NetBEUI. Without a NetWare Server In a network environment like the one below, either TCP/IP or NetBIOS (NetBIOS over TCP/IP) protocol can be used.
Sample Macintosh Network With Macintosh computers, the AppleTalk (EtherTalk) protocol is used for printing. To use the e-mail/I-fax function or to send data, a TCP/IP protocol is required. Macintosh Protocol: AppleTalk The Machine After configuring the settings in accordance with Chapter 2, "Settings Common to the Network Protocols,"...
Sample UNIX Network With UNIX computers, the TCP/IP protocol is used. Solaris (SunOS) Protocol: TCP/IP The Machine After configuring the settings in accordance with Chapter 2, "Settings Common to the Network Protocols," see the following: • Chapter 3, "Using a TCP/IP Network" Checking Your Network Environment 1-11...
Using a Network with Various Types of Computers If there are various types of computers on the network, network operations depend on the type of computer being used. For example, if you are using Windows XP and Macintosh computers, you will need to specify the settings described in both "Sample Windows Network,"...
Settings Common to the Network Protocols CHAPTER This chapter describes setting items common to the network protocols, which are required for using the machine in a network environment. Before specifying the settings of the desired protocol (Chapters 3 to 6), be sure to set items explained in this chapter. Network Environment Setup Procedures .
Network Environment Setup Procedures Before using the machine in a network environment, it is necessary to perform the following setup procedures. Network Cable Connection (See "Connecting the Machine to a Computer or Network," on p. 2-3.) Connect the machine to the network using the network cables. Interface Settings (See "Interface Settings,"...
Connecting the Machine to a Computer or Network This section describes how to connect the machine to a computer or network, and describes the types of connection and cables you can use. The machine can be connected to a computer or network with a USB cable or 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet cable.
Connecting to a Network The machine supports TCP/IP, AppleTalk, and NetWare, which enables it to be used by Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, and Linux computers. It also has a 10Base-T/ 100Base-TX connector that can be used on most LANs. Using Ethernet Connect the machine's RJ-45 connector to a hub port using a Category 5 twisted pair LAN cable.
If you are using a mixed 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX environment, devices on the network (hubs, routers, etc.) must support the mixed environment. For more information, consult your local authorized Canon dealer. • After connecting the network cable, perform the following operations. (For more information, see the relevant descriptions.)
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IMPORTANT • Do not connect or disconnect the USB cable in the following situations, as it may cause your computer or the machine to operate poorly: - When installing the printer driver - When the computer is booting up - When printing •...
Interface Settings You can specify the interface settings for the machine by using either of the following: • The machine's control panel • The Remote UI (via a web browser) This section describes how to specify the settings from the control panel. IMPORTANT If you are configuring the interface settings for the first time, use the control panel of this machine.
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Press [System Settings]. NOTE If the message <Enter the System Manager ID and Password using the numeric keys.> appears on the touch panel display, enter the System Manager ID and password. For instructions on how to enter the System Manager ID and password, see Chapter 2, "Basic Operations,"...
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IMPORTANT If you reconnect the network cable (for example, reconnect the cable to a different Ethernet hub) with the power ON, the Auto Detect function will not work even if you set <Auto Detect> to [On]. (Connect the cable with the power OFF.) NOTE The default setting is 'On.' Use the [Off] setting when you want to specify a particular Ethernet setting.
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NOTE For instructions on how to turn ON/OFF the machine, see Chapter 1, "Before You Start Using This Machine," in the Reference Guide. The Ethernet driver settings are complete. Interface Settings 2-11...
Communication Environment Setup To set up a configuration for communication between the machine and computers on your network, use the following procedure. NOTE After configuring TCP/IP settings, you can change the content by using the Remote UI. Settings from the Control Panel The procedure for specifying the settings from the control panel is as follows: IMPORTANT Settings specified from the control panel become effective after the machine is restarted,...
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IMPORTANT • If you want to use a Canon printer driver or utility, press [On] for both <Use SNMP> and <Enable Dedicated Port>. • You can restrict the IP addresses of computers on which items can be set or browsed. If you restrict the IP addresses, it is not possible to set or browse detailed information concerning the machine on computers other than those whose IP addresses are allowed, even if both <Use SNMP>...
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Restart the machine. ❑ Turn OFF the machine, wait at least 10 seconds, and then turn it ON. NOTE For instructions on how to turn ON/OFF the machine, see Chapter 1, "Before You Start Using This Machine," in the Reference Guide. The communication environment setup is complete.
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Using a TCP/IP Network CHAPTER This chapter describes the settings and procedures necessary to connect and use the machine with a TCP/IP network. TCP/IP Network Setup Procedures ......... 3-2 Protocol Settings.
• NetSpot Device Installer (Canon utility) • NetSpot Console (via a web browser) (Canon utility) Computer Settings for Printing/Sending a Fax (See "Setting Up a Computer for Printing/ Sending a Fax (Windows/UNIX)," on p. 3-53.) Specify the settings for each computer you use for printing or sending a fax. (You can only print or send a fax from a computer if the optional equipment is installed.
The Remote UI (via a web browser) • NetSpot Device Installer (Canon utility) • NetSpot Console (via a web browser) (Canon utility) IMPORTANT • If you are configuring the protocol settings for the first time, use the control panel of this machine or NetSpot Device Installer.
Settings from the Control Panel The following are the procedures for specifying the settings from the control panel. IMPORTANT Settings specified from the control panel become effective after the machine is restarted, after the procedure. NOTE For instructions on how to enter characters using the touch panel display, see Chapter 2, "Basic Operations,"...
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NOTE If the message <Enter the System Manager ID and Password using the numeric keys.> appears on the touch panel display, enter the System Manager ID and password. For instructions on how to enter the System Manager ID and password, see Chapter 2, "Basic Operations,"...
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Press [IP Address Settings]. Specify the relevant items for your system. G Using a fixed IP address: ❑ Press [IP Address]. ❑ Enter the IP address using (numeric keys). ❑ Specify the [Subnet Mask] and [Gateway Address] settings in the same way. G Using DHCP: ❑...
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G Using RARP: ❑ Press [RARP]. ❑ Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address. If this information cannot be obtained via RARP after you restart the machine, the settings entered in this step are used. G Using BOOTP: ❑...
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If you use a DNS server and DNS dynamic update functions, press [DNS Server Settings]. Otherwise, skip to step 13. Specify the IP address of a DNS server using (numeric keys). If you do not want to set up a DNS secondary server, enter <0.0.0.0>. Enter the host name and domain name.
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Specify <DNS Dynamic Update>. ❑ If you want to use the DNS server dynamic update function, press [On]. Otherwise, press [Off]. IMPORTANT • The DNS dynamic update function enables the machine to register its IP address, host name, and domain name to the DNS server automatically. This function is available in the environment where there is a dynamic DNS server.
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❑ Press [On]. ❑ If you want to print a banner page (the print job must be set to output a banner), press [On]; otherwise, press [Off]. Output of a banner page is set on a print-job basis. Even if [On] is selected for [LPD Banner Page], a banner page cannot be output for a print job, when it is not set to output.
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❑ If you want to establish bidirectional communication using Port 9100, press [On] for <Use Bidirectional>. ❑ Press [OK]. The display returns to the TCP/IP Settings screen. G If you do not want to use Raw as the print application: ❑...
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IMPORTANT In order to select [On] for <Use SSL> to allow SSL communication, a key pair is necessary. You can use the preinstalled default key pair, or generate an original key pair with the machine, to use as the default key pair. For information on the default key pair, and instructions on how to generate an original key pair, see "Generating a Key Pair and Server Certificate,"...
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IMPORTANT • If you are using the optional Multi-PDL Printer Kit, you can print a file in the PDF or PS format by specifying its URL on the Remote UI. To print a file by specifying its URL on the Remote UI, you need to make the following settings: - [Use HTTP]: 'On' (Set in this step.) - [Proxy Settings]: The settings suitable for your environment (See step 21.) NOTE...
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❑ Press [OK]. The display returns to the IP Address Range Settings screen. G If you do not want to restrict the IP addresses of computers on which the machine setting items can be set or browsed (using the Remote UI or utility): ❑...
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IMPORTANT • You can register up to eight IP addresses or IP address ranges. • An IP address of <0.0.0.0> cannot be specified. • The value of [First Address] for [Multiple Addresses] should be smaller than or equal to that of [Last Address]. •...
The TCP/IP settings are complete. Generating a Key Pair and Server Certificate It is necessary to generate and register a key pair in order to use encrypted SSL communication for IPP printing, e-mail and I-faxes, the Remote UI, and delivering device information.
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Press [Start Key Generatn]. Generation and registration of the key pair starts. Press [Done] when the confirmation message is displayed. The display returns to the Certificate Settings screen. IMPORTANT The key pair you have registered cannot be used for encrypting communications with SSL until it has been set as the default key pair.
Registering a Key Pair File and Server Certificate File Installed from a Computer You can install a key pair from a computer in order to use encrypted SSL communication for IPP printing, e-mail and I-faxes, the Remote UI, and delivering device information.
Press [Done]. The display returns to the Certificate Settings screen. Press [Done]. The display returns to the TCP/IP Settings screen. Press [Done] repeatedly until the Additional Functions screen closes. Restart the machine. ❑ Turn OFF the machine, wait at least 10 seconds, and then turn it ON. NOTE For instructions on how to turn ON/OFF the machine, see Chapter 1, "Before You Start Using This Machine,"...
Press [Done]. The display returns to the TCP/IP Settings screen. Press [Done] repeatedly until the Additional Functions screen closes. Restart the machine. ❑ Turn OFF the machine, wait at least 10 seconds, and then turn it ON. NOTE For instructions on how to turn ON/OFF the machine, see Chapter 1, "Before You Start Using This Machine,"...
Press [Done]. The display returns to the Certificate Settings screen. Press [Done]. The display returns to the TCP/IP Settings screen. Press [Done] repeatedly until the Additional Functions screen closes. Restart the machine. ❑ Turn OFF the machine, wait at least 10 seconds, and then turn it ON. NOTE For instructions on how to turn ON/OFF the machine, see Chapter 1, "Before You Start Using This Machine,"...
Press [Done] repeatedly until the Additional Functions screen closes. Restart the machine. ❑ Turn OFF the machine, wait at least 10 seconds, and then turn it ON. NOTE For instructions on how to turn ON/OFF the machine, see Chapter 1, "Before You Start Using This Machine,"...
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NOTE If the message <Enter the System Manager ID and Password using the numeric keys.> appears on the touch panel display, enter the System Manager ID and password. For instructions on how to enter the System Manager ID and password, see Chapter 2, "Basic Operations,"...
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IMPORTANT If the SMTP host does not support the encryption, data is not encrypted when [On] is selected for <Allow SSL (SMTP Send)>. ❑ Press [OK]. The display returns to the E-mail/I-Fax screen. G If you are using an SMTP server that does not require authentication for sending e-mail: ❑...
Startup Time Settings If you connect the machine to a switching hub, it may not be able to connect to a network even though your network settings are set correctly. This occurs because the spanning tree process performed between switching hubs prevents them from communicating with each other immediately after the machine connects to a switching hub.
Setting Up a Computer for Printing/Sending a Fax (Windows/UNIX) After you have completed the protocol settings for printing and sending a fax with the machine, you are ready to set up each of the computers for printing or sending a fax. I Connecting to a TCP/IP Network All computers that use the printer must have TCP/IP client software installed and must be enabled for TCP/IP network use.
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NOTE • It is recommended that you install Canon LPR2 when using Raw or IPP in Windows. Canon LPR2 enables you to set ports easily. For more information, see Chapter 1, "Using Canon LPR2," in the Canon LPR2 User's Guide (PDF manual). For instructions on how to display the Canon LPR2 User's Guide, see the Network Quick Start Guide.
Printer Connection Method (LPD/Raw) The following is the procedure for specifying the port setting. Windows 98/Me I Installing a New Driver Install the driver. Install the driver according to the following procedures indicated in the manual for each driver: • If you want to use the PCL printer driver See the procedure for dynamic installation in Chapter 2, "Getting Started,"...
I Changing the Port after Installing the Driver Install Canon LPR2, and change the port settings. For instructions on how to install Canon LPR2 and set ports, see Chapter 1, "Using Canon LPR2," in the Canon LPR2 User's Guide (PDF manual). For instructions on how to display the Canon LPR2 User's Guide, see the Network Quick Start Guide.
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NOTE If you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, you can set LPD or Raw by using the standard feature of your OS, without installing Canon LPR2. If you do not want to use Canon LPR2, see steps 2 to 11.
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Install Canon LPR2, and change the port settings. If you do not want to use Canon LPR2, proceed to step 2. For instructions on how to install Canon LPR2 and set ports, see Chapter 1, "Using Canon LPR2," in the Canon LPR2 User's Guide (PDF manual). For instructions on how to display the Canon LPR2 User's Guide, see the Network Quick Start Guide.
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If you are using Windows NT 4.0, you can set LPD by using the standard service of your operating system (Microsoft TCP/IP), without installing Canon LPR2. In this case, you cannot set Raw. For instructions on how to install the Microsoft TCP/IP Printing service, see steps 1 and 2 of "Installing a New Driver,"...
UNIX NOTE The machine supports the LPD print application for printing over TCP/IP networks. Log in to a workstation as a superuser. Set up the spooling system. G Example using Solaris 1.x: ❑ Add the following to the /etc/printcap file: <Print queue name>|<comment>:\ :lp=<device special file>:\ :sd=<spool directory>:\...
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After installing Canon LPR2, restart the computer. For instructions on how to install Canon LPR2 and set ports, see Chapter 1, "Using Canon LPR2," in the Canon LPR2 User's Guide (PDF manual). For instructions on how to display the Canon LPR2 User's Guide, see the Network Quick Start Guide.
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 NOTE By installing Canon LPR2, you can also set IPP. Canon LPR2 enables you to set ports easily. For more information, see Chapter 1, "Using Canon LPR2," in the Canon LPR2 User's Guide (PDF manual). For instructions on how to display the Canon LPR2 User's Guide, see the Network Quick Start Guide.
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G If you are using Windows Server 2003: ❑ On the [Start] menu, click [Printers and Faxes]. ❑ Double-click the [Add a printer] icon. Enter the URL of your printer. ❑ Click [Next]. A dialog box for selecting the printer connection method appears. ❑...
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Execute the following command to upload the file to be printed. ftp> put <file name to be printed> Execute the following command to log out from the server. ftp> bye NOTE • The following is a UNIX command example for steps 1 to 4. U:>...
Setting Up a Computer as a File Server To send data from the machine to a computer on your network, you need to specify the settings of the computer for receiving data. You can send data over a TCP/IP network to any of the following: •...
FTP Server Settings Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 IMPORTANT • It is recommended that the FTP server be configured by the network administrator. • The use of Windows 2000 Server as an FTP server requires the installation of Microsoft Internet Information Services 5.0 (IIS 5.0). If IIS is not installed in the computer you are using, you will need to install IIS before entering these settings.
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NOTE In the Active Directory environment, the procedures for setting up users differ from the above. For details, see the Windows manual. Set a recipient address using the control panel. Sample recipient setting: • Server side settings: [Full Computer Name]: starfish.organization.company.com Create a directory named "share"...
IMPORTANT • To use [Full computer name], which was confirmed in step 4, as the host name for [Host Name] as shown in the above example, it is necessary to use a DNS server. (This applies even if the machine and the FTP server are in the same subnet.) If no DNS server is available, the host name setting should be specified using the IP address of the FTP server.
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Log on to Windows NT 4.0 as a member of the group with access rights to the directory to be designated as the FTP site directory. NOTE Depending on your environment, the access rights settings for a drive or directory may differ.
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• The machine's recipient settings: The Protocol drop-down list: FTP [Host Name]: starfish.organization.company.com [File Path]: share [User]: User name entered in step 5 [Password]: Password for the above user IMPORTANT • To use the host name confirmed in step 4 for [Host Name] as shown in the above example, it is necessary to use a DNS server.
UNIX/Linux IMPORTANT • UNIX users must have Solaris 2.6 or later installed in order to use the computer as an FTP server. Linux users must have Red Hat Linux 7.2 or later installed in order to use the computer as an FTP server. •...
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• The machine's recipient settings: The Protocol drop-down list: FTP [Host Name]: starfish.organization.company.com [User]: User name entered in step 2 [Password]: Password for the above user [File Path]: Enter one of the following: share (when using relative path) /home/hsato/share (when using absolute path) IMPORTANT •...
Mac OS X Log in to Mac OS X as Administrator. Start the FTP services under Mac OS X. ❑ Click the [System Preferences] icon in [Dock]. ❑ Click the [Sharing] icon in the [System Preferences] window. ❑ Click [Allow FTP access]. ❑...
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Set a recipient address using the control panel. Sample recipient setting: • Server side settings (set using the above procedure): Create a folder named "iR_Folder" in the [Public] folder in the [Home] folder of the user named "yoko," and then specify the iR_Folder as the folder to which files are sent.
NOTE For instructions on how to specify recipient address settings, see Chapter 2, "Basic Sending Methods," in the Sending and Facsimile Guide. The settings for sending data to the FTP server are complete. FTP Server for imageWARE Gateway NOTE An FTP server for imageWARE Gateway is required for receiving data from the machine, when used with imageWARE Gateway.
Using a NetWare Network (Windows) CHAPTER This chapter describes settings and procedures for using the machine with a NetWare network. NetWare Network Setup Procedures ........4-2 NetWare Print Service Settings .
NWADMIN or PCONSOLE (Novell software provided with NetWare) • NetSpot Device Installer (Canon utility) • NetSpot Console (via a web browser) (Canon utility) Protocol Settings (See "Protocol Settings," on p. 4-9.) Specify the protocol settings. To specify the settings, use: •...
NWADMIN or PCONSOLE (Novell software provided with NetWare) • NetSpot Device Installer (Canon utility) • NetSpot Console (via a web browser) (Canon utility) IMPORTANT • To specify the print service settings from NWADMIN or NetSpot Device Installer, the computer must have Novell Client (NetWare Client by Novell) installed. To specify the...
Types of Print Service Before specifying print service settings, refer to the following descriptions to determine the type of print service you are using. NOTE • Normally with NetWare 4.x or later, it is recommended that you use NDS print service. With NetWare 3.2, it is recommended that you use Bindery print service.
The Remote UI (via a web browser) • NetSpot Device Installer (Canon utility) • NetSpot Console (via a web browser) (Canon utility) IMPORTANT • To configure settings with software other than the control panel of the machine or NetSpot Device Installer, TCP/IP protocol must be supported by your network environment.
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Press [System Settings]. NOTE If the message <Enter the System Manager ID and Password using the numeric keys.> appears on the touch panel display, enter the System Manager ID and password. For instructions on how to enter the System Manager ID and password, see Chapter 2, "Basic Operations,"...
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Press [NetWare Settings]. Press [On] for [NetWare]. Select the frame type for your environment from the Frame Type drop-down list. If you select [Auto Detect], the frame type is automatically determined. Select the print service from the Print Service drop-down list. Specify the same settings specified in "NetWare Print Service Settings,"...
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NOTE The following print services are available: - [Bindery PServer]: Used in the queue server mode (Bindery mode print service). - [RPrinter]: Used in the remote printer mode (Bindery mode print service). - [NDS PServer]: Used in the queue server mode (NDS print service). - [NPrinter]: Used in the remote printer mode (NDS print service).
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❑ Press [OK] to return to the screen for setting NetWare. ❑ Press [OK]. Sample settings: CANON (tree name) o=CANON_SALES ou=SALES ou=SALES_1 cn=IR_PSV (print server) In an environment like the one above, the tree name and the context name are entered as follows: Tree: <CANON>...
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❑ Press [OK]. Press [Done] repeatedly until the Additional Functions screen closes. Restart the machine. ❑ Turn OFF the machine, wait at least 10 seconds, and then turn it ON. NOTE For instructions on how to turn ON/OFF the machine, see Chapter 1, "Before You Start Using This Machine,"...
Setting Up a Computer for Printing/Sending a Fax After you have completed NetWare print service settings and printer protocol settings, you are ready to set up each of the computers for printing or sending a fax. IMPORTANT You can only print or send a fax from a computer if the optional equipment is installed. For the equipment needed, see "Optional Equipment and System Environment Requirements,"...
Setting Up a Computer as a File Server To send data from the machine to a computer on your network, you need to specify the settings of the computer for receiving data. This section describes how to set up a computer as a file server. IMPORTANT •...
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There are two methods for specifying the recipient address settings. You can select the desired values from the list that appears when you press [Browse], or you can press each key to enter the desired value for each item. Sample recipient settings: NDS Mode Example TREE=CANON SALES SALES_JP share_vol (volume)
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• Example 1 If "SALES_JP" contains the user account "jenkins" [Host Name]: SALES_JP.SALES.TREE=CANON [File Path]: share_vol\data [User]: CN=jenkins [Password]: (Password for the above user) • Example 2 If "SALES_US" contains the user account "john" [Host Name]: SALES_US.SALES.TREE=CANON [File Path]: share_vol.SALES_JP.\data (One dot is required before \data.)
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Sample recipient settings: Bindery Mode Example: • Server side settings: [File Server Name]: TOPMAX_SERVER Set \CSG in the SYS volume as the recipient. • The machine's address settings: The Protocol drop-down list: NetWare (IPX) [Host Name]: TOPMAX_SERVER [File Path]: SYS\CFG [User]: (User name entered in step 2) [Password]:...
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Using a NetBIOS Network CHAPTER This chapter describes settings and procedures for using the machine with a NetBIOS network. NetBIOS Network Setup Procedures ........5-2 Protocol Settings.
• The Remote UI (via a web browser) • NetSpot Console (via a web browser) (Canon utility) Computer Settings for Printing (See "Setting Up a Computer for Printing/Sending a Fax," on p. 5-11.) Specify the settings of each computer you use for printing or sending a fax. (You can only print or send a fax from a computer if the optional equipment is installed.
The machine's control panel • The Remote UI (via a web browser) • NetSpot Console (via a web browser) (Canon utility) IMPORTANT • If you are configuring the TCP/IP settings for the first time, use the control panel of this machine or NetSpot Device Installer.
TCP/IP Settings Specify the TCP/IP settings. If you have not entered the TCP/IP settings yet, enter them now. (For more information, see "TCP/IP Settings," on p. 3-4.) Next, specify the SMB and WINS settings. SMB and WINS Settings To use the machine on a NetBIOS network, specify the SMB settings. To resolve a name with WINS, specify the WINS settings using the following procedure.
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Press [Network Settings]. Press [SMB Server Settings]. Press [On] for <Use SMB Server>. Protocol Settings...
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Specify the [Server] and [Workgroup] settings. [Server]: Enter the name of a computer that the machine connects to, using the keyboard on the touch panel display. Be sure to enter a unique name that does not exist as a name for another computer or printer on the same network. [Workgroup]: Enter the name of the workgroup the machine belongs to, using the keyboard on the touch panel display.
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G If you do not want the machine to notify the LAN Manager of its existence on the network: ❑ Press [Off]. NOTE • <LM Announce> is provided to enable the LAN Manager to refer to the machine. • If the LAN Manager does not have to refer to the machine, you can control the traffic over your network by selecting [Off].
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To resolve the name with WINS, select [On]. Otherwise, select [Off]. If you select [Off], skip to step 15. Enter the IP address of a WINS server using (numeric keys). IMPORTANT If DHCP determines the IP address, the IP address obtained from a DHCP server is overwritten with the IP address of a WINS server (obtained from the DHCP server), whenever possible.
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Press [Done] repeatedly until the Additional Functions screen closes. Restart the machine. ❑ Turn OFF the machine, wait at least 10 seconds, and then turn it ON. NOTE For instructions on how to turn ON/OFF the machine, see Chapter 1, "Before You Start Using This Machine,"...
Setting Up a Computer for Printing/Sending a Fax After you have completed the protocol settings, you are ready to set up each of the computers for printing or sending a fax. IMPORTANT You can only print or send a fax from a computer if the optional equipment is installed. For the equipment needed, see "Optional Equipment and System Environment Requirements,"...
Printer Connection Method Install the driver and specify the port for the machine, using the following procedure. NOTE If Windows NT/2000/XP/Server 2003 is on your network, the following procedure enables you to set up a print server for more efficient management of network printers. Once a print server is set up, print jobs can be managed by the print server.
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Install the driver. Install the driver according to the following procedures indicated in the manual for each driver. (The UFR II printer driver is not available for Windows NT.) • If you want to use the PCL printer driver See the procedure for standard installation in Chapter 2, "Getting Started," in the PCL Driver Guide.
Setting Up a Computer as a File Server To send data from the machine to a computer on your network, you need to specify the settings of the computer for receiving data. You can send data over a NetBIOS network to a Windows and Samba (UNIX/Linux) shared folder. This section describes how to configure a shared folder.
Connecting to a NetBIOS Network and Configuring a Shared Folder Windows 95/98/Me NOTE • If a suitable Windows NT/2000/XP/Server 2003 machine is available on your network, it is recommended that you configure that machine as a file server instead of using a Windows 95/98/Me machine.
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• The machine's recipient settings: The Protocol drop-down list: Windows (SMB) [Host Name]: \\swan\share [File Path]: \Images [User]: (Not required if you have selected [Share-level access control] in step 1) [Password]: Password entered in step 2. IMPORTANT • If you want to use [Browse] to specify each item, make sure you press [Browse] after the expiration of the time specified in "Startup Time Settings,"...
NOTE • You can send data using the following formats. A DNS server is required for the latter case: \\192.168.2.100\share \\host_name.organization.company.com\share • You can also specify the user name in the address using the following format: domain_name\user_name (up to 15 alphanumeric characters for the domain name, and up to 20 for the user name) •...
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Sample recipient setting: • Server side settings: [Computer name]: swan [Share Name]: share Create a folder called Images within share, and then specify Images as the recipient for sending. • The machine's Recipient Settings: The Protocol drop-down list: Windows (SMB) [Host Name]: \\swan\share [File Path]:...
NOTE • You can send data using the following formats. A DNS server is required for the latter case: \\192.168.2.100\share \\host_name.organization.company.com\share • You can also specify the user name in the address using the following formats: - domain_name\user_name (up to 15 alphanumeric characters for the domain name, and up to 20 for the user name) - user_name@organization.company.com (up to 128 characters in total) Note that the latter is only applicable when sending to a Windows 2000/XP/Server...
Samba (UNIX/Linux) IMPORTANT • Samba 2.2.8a or later is supported. • In some environments, detailed settings may be required in order to use Samba. For details, consult your network manager. Log in to a workstation as a superuser. Set up the users who access Samba shared folder, and their passwords.
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• The machine's recipient settings: [Protocol]: Windows (SMB) [Host Name]: \\swan\share [File Path]: \Images [User]: User name entered in step 4. [Password]: Password for the above user. IMPORTANT • If you use [Browse] to specify each item, press [Browse] after the expiration of the time specified in "Startup Time Settings,"...
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NOTE • You can send data using the following formats. A DNS server is required for the latter case. \\192.168.2.100\share \\host_name.organization.company.com\share • You can also specify the user name in the address using the following format. - domain_name\user_name (up to 15 alphanumeric characters for the domain name, and up to 20 for the user name) - user_name@organization.company.com (up to 128 characters in total) Note that the latter is only applicable when sending to a Windows 2000/XP/Server...
Using an AppleTalk Network (Macintosh) CHAPTER This chapter describes settings and procedures for printing via an AppleTalk network. AppleTalk Network Setup Procedures ........6-2 Macintosh Network Settings .
The Remote UI (via a web browser) • NetSpot Device Installer (Canon utility) • NetSpot Console (via a web browser) (Canon utility) Macintosh Print Settings (See "Setting Up a Computer for Printing," on p. 6-8.) Specify the settings for each computer you use for printing. IMPORTANT •...
Macintosh Network Settings Verify the Macintosh network settings. Check that [AppleTalk] is active. ❑ Click [Chooser] on the [Apple] menu. ❑ Check that [Active] is selected under [AppleTalk]. If [Inactive] is selected, select [Active]. Check that the AppleTalk connection method is [Ethernet]. ❑...
The Remote UI (via a web browser) • NetSpot Device Installer (Canon utility) • NetSpot Console (via a web browser) (Canon utility) IMPORTANT • You can only print from a computer if the optional equipment is installed. For the equipment needed, see "Optional Equipment and System Environment Requirements,"...
Settings from the Control Panel The procedure for specifying the settings from the control panel is as follows. IMPORTANT • AppleTalk is available only on Ethernet. • Settings from the control panel become effective when the machine is restarted after the procedure.
Setting Up a Computer for Printing After you have completed the machine protocol settings, install the printer driver on the Macintosh that will do the printing, and then make the settings for the print destination. See the Network Quick Start Guide to install the printer driver and to set the port. IMPORTANT You can only print from a computer if the optional equipment is installed.
Using Utilities to Make Network and Device Settings CHAPTER This chapter describes the utilities used for managing networks and printers. NetSpot Device Installer ..........7-2 NetSpot Console.
NetSpot Device Installer NetSpot Device Installer is a utility for specifying the initial settings of Canon devices connected to a network. Available on the CD-ROM, NetSpot Device Installer can be accessed directly without installation, enabling network users to quickly and easily specify the initial settings of network devices.
NetSpot Console NetSpot Console is a utility capable of managing devices connected to a network. This utility enables network administrators to set or view various types of information about network devices using a web browser, such as list or map display of devices, detailed protocol settings, display and notification of device status, and job manipulations.
Troubleshooting CHAPTER This chapter describes how to resolve printing problems. Network Connection Problems and Remedies ....... . . 8-2 Printing Problems and Remedies .
Network Connection Problems and Remedies This section describes the causes of network connection problems, and how to resolve them. <Check the network connection.> is displayed on the control panel. Cause The machine and cable are not properly connected. Remedy Turn OFF the machine's power switches, check that the machine is connected to the network using the proper cable, and then turn them ON.
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Detailed information concerning the machine cannot be set or browsed using the Remote UI or utility. Cause 1 The IP addresses of computers on which the Remote UI or utility is used are not allowed in <Setting/Browsing Range> in [IP Address Range Settings]. Remedy If the settings for <Setting/Browsing Range>...
Printing Problems and Remedies This section describes how to resolve basic printing problems. Unable to Install a Driver (TCP/IP Network) Cause The IP address of the computer in which a driver is to be installed is not permitted by the settings for <RX/Print Range> in [IP Address Range Settings]. Remedy If you want to use IPP for printing and the IP address of the computer in which a driver is to be installed is not permitted by the settings for <RX/Print Range>...
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Cause 2 TCP/IP network is not properly set up. Remedy Confirm that the IP addresses are properly set up. If the IP addresses were set using DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP, confirm that they are operating. NOTE Your computer may not be able to recognize the machine even though the IP address settings are appropriate.
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Unable to Print from a NetWare Network Cause 1 The machine and cable are not properly connected. Remedy Turn OFF the machine's power switches, check that the machine is connected to the network using the proper cable, and then turn them ON. (See "Connecting the Machine to a Computer or Network,"...
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Cause 5 An error message is displayed on the touch panel display of the machine. Remedy After confirming the error message, see Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting," in the Reference Guide and perform the necessary operations according to the error message displayed. Unable to Print from a NetBIOS Network (Windows) Cause 1 The machine and cable are not properly connected.
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• Confirm that the correct printer is set as the output destination for the computer that is printing. In Windows 98/Me, confirm the output destination in [Printer] in [Control Panel]. Cause 6 An error message is displayed on the touch panel display of the machine. Remedy After confirming the error message, see Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting,"...
Data Sending/File Sharing Problems and Remedies This section describes how to resolve data sending/file sharing problems. Unable to Send Data/Share Files (FTP) Cause 1 The FTP server is not set correctly. Remedy Perform the following to check the server status. (If you are using Windows, perform these from the MS-DOS prompt.) •...
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Cause 3 The machine was turned OFF while sending data to the FTP server, and when the machine was turned back ON, it attempted to resend the data. (If a Windows NT/2000/XP/Server 2003 FTP server is being used.) Remedy If power to the machine is turned OFF while data is being sent to the FTP server, the FTP server may hold the data in a writing-in-progress state.
Encrypted SSL Data Communication Problems and Remedies This section describes how to resolve encrypted SSL data communication problems. <The default key is not set. Check the [Key and Certificate List] settings in the Certificate Settings> is displayed when SSL is set. Cause The key pair or server certificate to use has not been registered.
Appendix CHAPTER This chapter includes the network settings, specifications, glossary, and index. Network Setting Items........... . 9-2 Available Software for Network Settings .
Network Setting Items With the control panel of the machine, the Remote UI, NetSpot Device Installer, or NetSpot Console, you can change the settings of the machine. The items you can change are shown below. NOTE • Use the control panel of the device or a web browser (Remote UI) to set items which cannot be set using NetSpot Device Installer or NetSpot Console.
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Device Console Delivery Installer DNS Server Settings Primary Server IP Address 0.0.0.0 (DNS) Secondary Server IP Address 0.0.0.0 (DNS) CANON****** ("******" represents 47 Characters Host Name the last six maximum digits of a address) 47 Characters Domain Name (NULL) maximum...
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Can be Can be set in set in Device Default Item Setting Description NetSpot NetSpot Information Setting Device Console Delivery Installer SNTP Settings Use SNTP On/Off NTP Server IP address or host (NULL) Address name Polling Interval Interval for performing time synchronization (1 to 48 hours) NTP Server Check...
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Can be Can be set in set in Device Default Item Setting Description NetSpot NetSpot Information Setting Device Console Delivery Installer Discovery Settings Response On/Off Scope Name Scope name to use when discovering devices using NetSpot (NULL) Console (32 Characters maximum) Certificate Settings: Generate Key Key Name...
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Can be Can be set in set in Device Default Item Setting Description NetSpot NetSpot Information Setting Device Console Delivery Installer Certificate Settings: Key and Certificate List Default Key Settings Version/Serial Number/ Signature Algorithm/ Issue Destination/Start Date of Validity/End Certificate Details Date of Validity/Issuer/ Public Key/Certificate Thumbprint/...
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Can be Can be set in set in Device Default Item Setting Description NetSpot NetSpot Information Setting Device Console Delivery Installer Proxy Settings* Use Proxy On/Off Server name or IP Server Address address (128 (NULL) Characters maximum) Port Number 1 to 65535 Use Proxy within On/Off the Same Domain...
I NetWare Settings Can be Can be set in set in Device Default Item Setting Description NetSpot NetSpot Information Setting Device Console Delivery Installer NetWare Settings NetWare On/Off Auto Detect/Ethernet II/ Auto Frame Type Ethernet 802.2/Ethernet Detect 802.3/Ethernet SNAP IPX External Auto Set, display only Network Number Node Number...
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Can be Can be set in set in Device Default Item Setting Description NetSpot NetSpot Information Setting Device Console Delivery Installer RPrinter Settings* 47 Characters Print Server (NULL) maximum 47 Characters File Server (NULL) maximum Printer Number 0 to 15 NDS PServer Settings* 64 Characters Print Server...
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I AppleTalk Settings* Can be Can be set in set in Device Default Item Setting Description NetSpot NetSpot Information Setting Device Console Delivery Installer AppleTalk On/Off Phase Phase 2 (fixed) 32 Characters Model Service Name maximum name 32 Characters Zone maximum *1 This item is available only if the optional Multi-PDL Printer Kit is installed.
I SNMP Settings Can be Can be set in set in Device Default Item Setting Description NetSpot NetSpot Information Setting Device Console Delivery Installer Use SNMP On/Off Community Name Community Name public I Enable Dedicated Port Settings Can be Can be set in set in Device...
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I Ethernet Driver Settings Can be Can be set in Device Default set in Item Setting Description NetSpot Information Setting NetSpot Device Delivery Console Installer Auto Detect On/Off Communication Half Half Duplex/Full Duplex Mode Duplex Ethernet Type 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX 10 Base-T MAC Address Display only I E-Mail/I-Fax Settings*...
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Can be Can be set in Device Default set in Item Setting Description NetSpot Information Setting NetSpot Device Delivery Console Installer Authent./Encryption Standard/APOP/POP Standard Authentication AUTH Authentication On/Off before Sending SMTP Authentication On/Off (SMTP AUTH) User name for SMTP User authentication (64 (NULL) Characters maximum)
Available Software for Network Settings You can specify the network settings of the machine using the following: =Available =Unavailable =Only some of the items can be set (See "Network Setting Items," on p. 9-2.) NetSpot Machine's Browser NetSpot NWADMIN/ Type of Settings Device Control (Remote...
Viewing the Network Access Log This machine logs attempts to gain access from IP addresses that it has been set to reject. The procedure for referring to the access log is as follows. NOTE For instruction on how to set the machine to permit or reject specific IP addresses, see step 22 in "TCP/IP Settings,"...
Glossary Numerics 10Base-T The Ethernet standard supporting data transfer rates up to 10 Mbps, which utilizes a twisted-pair cable. 100Base-TX The Ethernet standard supporting data transfer rates up to 100 Mbps, which utilizes two pairs of high grade twisted-pair cables. Activity Report A record listing all documents that have been sent and received.
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Print Server (Point and Print) environment, it is necessary to install Canon Driver Information Assist Service on the server PC to set up the printer configuration automatically or to use the Job Accounting feature.
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Community Name An identification keyword for SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). Confidential Fax Inbox A type of inbox for storing received fax/I-fax documents. If received fax/I-fax documents match the forwarding conditions, they are forwarded to the Confidential Fax Inbox corresponding to the forwarding conditions, without being printed. The documents can then be printed whenever necessary.
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Device Status Extension An extension for Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 that enables you to view information about shared printers, and to manage print jobs using your Web browser. If you are using NetSpot Console, Device Status Extension also enables you to start NetSpot Console from the Device Status Extension screen to set up printers.
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Error Correction Mode. Reduces system and line errors when sending or receiving from another fax machine with ECM capability. ECM divides a page into blocks and inspects each block for data lost through poor transmission. If part of the data is missing in a certain block, ECM retransmits that data from the beginning of the block until it confirms that all the data within the block has been transmitted successfully.
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Protocol also governs the client program with which the user transfers files. Gamma Correction An adjustment to the overall brightness of a scanner, monitor, or printer. On your Canon machine, gamma correction refers to the degree of contrast on a printed document. Gateway Address The default address of a network or Web site.
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I-fax compatible facsimile or personal computer with Internet e-mail functionality. imageWARE Canon imageWARE is a software suite for business environments that provides functions to efficiently capture, create, manage, and distribute documents. The imageWARE suite also supports on-demand printing and publishing. For more information, please see the imageWARE Web site at http://www.imageware.com.
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JBIG Joint Bi-level Image Experts Group. An experts group file specification that defines a standard for compressing (reducing the size of) image files without any loss in image information. Files containing photographic images in Web pages are generally compressed so they can be transferred across the Internet more quickly. JPEG, the format currently used, causes some loss in image data after compression, and so reduces image quality.
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When dialing or registering long distance numbers, you may need to insert a pause within or after the telephone number. The destination and length of the pause differ depending on the system. Contact your local authorized Canon dealer or local telephone company if you experience difficulty in long distance dialing.
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Memory Sending Memory Sending scans documents into memory before dialing the number and sending them. You can retrieve your original once scanning is complete, and you do not have to wait until sending is complete. NetBEUI NetBIOS Enhanced User Interface. NetBEUI is a network protocol originally designed by IBM, and later extended by Microsoft and Novell.
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One-Touch Speed Dialing One-Touch Speed Dialing enables you to specify a destination, dial its number, and send a document, all at the push of one key. The destination directory holds 14 indexes, each of which has the capacity to hold up to 15 entries. OS/2 A family of multitasking operating systems developed by IBM for Intel x86-based computers.
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Printer Control Language. A protocol originally designed by Hewlett-Packard, enabling PCs to communicate with printers. PCL has become a standard for laser and ink jet printers, and is now supported by most printer manufacturers. Portable Document Format. The page description language used in Adobe Systems' Acrobat document exchange system, which is restricted neither by device nor resolution.
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Proxy server A server that provides a cache of files available on remote servers that are slow or expensive to access. The term "proxy server" normally refers to a World Wide Web server that, upon receiving a URL, tries to supply the requested file from its cache. If the proxy server cannot locate the file in its cache, it obtains the file from the remote server, and saves a copy in its cache so that the next request can be obtained locally.
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Resolution The density of dots attained by an output device, such as a fax, scanner, or printer, in producing an image. Expressed in terms of dots per inch (dpi). Low resolution causes font characters and graphics to have a jagged appearance. Higher resolution means smoother curves and angles, as well as a better match to traditional typeface designs.
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Scope ID The Scope ID is a character string value that is appended to the NetBIOS name and used for all NetBIOS names for TCP/IP communications. It provides a way for a computer to communicate only with others sharing the same Scope ID. Sender's Name Your personal or organization's name.
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Spool Simultaneous Peripheral Operations On-Line. Spooling means putting jobs in a buffer, which is a special area in memory or on a disk. Devices access data at different rates. The buffer provides a holding area where the data is held until the device for which it is meant is ready to access it.
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Super G3 Super G3 is a phrase used to describe the generation of fax machines that use ITU-T V.34 standard 33.6 Kbps modems. Super G3 high-speed fax machines allow a transmission time of approximately three seconds per page, which results in reduced telephone line charges.
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Transmit Terminal Identification. Also called the TX Terminal ID. The TTI is the name of a person or an organization and the facsimile number of the machine that sends a document. In addition to the unit name that you register for the machine, you can create up to 99 sender names that can be selected and used in place of the unit's name when you send a facsimile.
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LANs (Local Area Networks). Watermark This feature on your Canon machine enables you to apply individual stamps, such as "CONFIDENTIAL," "COPY," or "DRAFT," as well as your own customized stamps, to your printed documents in the form of a watermark.
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