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Starter Guide Please read this guide before operating this equipment. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Setting the Machine Remove the Shipping Materials Remove all shipping tapes, styrofoam, and small black pad from the machine. Lift the document feeder slightly and pull Lift the platen glass cover and remove out the protective sheet straight to the tapes and protective sheets on the remove.
Connect Telephone Cables Connect external devices as follows: = External device jack = Telephone line jack • Telephone or answering machine Telephone or answering machine EX T. LI NE Telephone Machine line • Telephone and answering machine LINE TEL Telephone Answering Telephone machine...
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Connect Power Cord and Select Language and Country 230V Connect the power cord into the rear socket and If the message <DISPLAY LANGUAGE> If the message <COUNTRY SELECT> appears, The machine enters the standby mode. the wall outlet (230V) to turn on the machine. appears, use [ ] or [ ] to select the language...
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Install the Drum Cartridge Lift the scanning platform (A), and open the Remove the drum cartridge from the bag. Keep Remove the shipping materials. Remove the protective cover. cartridge cover (B) when the whirring sound the bag for storing the cartridge when the stops.
Install the Toner Cartridges Menu Menu [Menu] [(/)] [OK] Close the cartridge cover (B) and lower the The LCD alternates between the standby display Press [Menu] on the operation panel. Press [ ] or [ ] to select scanning platform (A). Please wait until the and the message to insert toner cartridges (Y/M/ <10.MAINTENANCE>, then press [OK].
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Hold the cartridge on a flat stable surface with Insert the cartridge in the machine as far as it will Close the cartridge cover and wait for the NOTE one hand, and pull out the seal completely with go. Keep the guides (A), (B) on both sides cartridge cradle to rotate and stop, and then When handling a toner cartridge, press and hold the the other hand.
Load Paper Turn and pull out the shipping material a, and Grasp paper cassette, pull it out completely, and Pinch and slide the blue side paper end guides set it aside. press the inner plate b to set it on the bottom. by both hands to match the size of paper.
Setting the Machine for Sending Faxes Sender Information The sender information you register in the machine appears in the header of each page received by You can enter the following characters in each input mode: your recipient. @.-_/ @.-_/ 31/12 2005 17:30 0123456789 YOUR NAME...
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Register Sender Information Press [Menu]. Press [ ] or [ ] to Press [ ] or [ ] to select <8.TIMER select <1.DATE/TIME [OK] Numeric keys SETTINGS> on the LCD, SETTING>, then press Menu Menu then press [OK]. [OK]. [Menu] [(/)] PQRS WXYZ...
Set the Telephone Line Type Press [Menu]. Press [ ] or [ ] to Press [ ] or [ ] to Press [ ] or [ ] to Press [ ] or [ ] to Press [ ] or [ ] to select <4.FAX select <2.USER select <1.TEL LINE...
Setting the Machine for Receiving Faxes Select the Receive Mode that Suits Your Needs Set the Receive Mode Press [Menu]. Press [ ] or [ ] to Press [ ] or [ ] to Follow the chart below to determine the right receive mode for your needs. select <4.FAX select <1.RECEIVE SETTINGS>, then press...
Installing Software Install Software USB Connection Before Installation: System Requirements Microsoft Windows 98 • Do not connect the USB cable before ® CPU: Intel Pentium 90 MHz or faster installing the software. If you connect the Memory: 32 MB or more Available Hard Disk Space: 115 MB or more USB cable before installing the software Microsoft Windows Me...
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Network Connection Press [Menu]. NOTE • This machine is set by default to automatically draw an IP address using DHCP. If your network server or router is configured to provide a DHCP address, all you need to do is connect a network cable and turn on the machine.
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● To obtain an IP address automatically (dynamic allocation): Press [ ] or [ ] to select <ON>, then Press [ ] or [ ] to select <1.DHCP>, Press [ ] or [ ] to select <ON> or Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the press [OK].
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Enter the subnet mask using the numeric Press [ ] or [ ] to select Enter the default gateway address Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the <4.DEFAULT GATEWAY>, then press keys, then press [OK]. using the numeric keys, then press standby display.
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If the target machine is not listed in the Device List, click [Search by IP Address] and enter the IP address, then click [OK]. If you do not know the machine's IP address, see “Step 3 Checking Network Settings,” in Chapter 1 in the Software Guide.
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Connection” or in step 16 of “Network Connection” then follow the instructions that appear on the screen. ● Canon Cover Sheet Editor The Canon Cover Sheet Editor enables you to create original fax cover sheet templates for use with Canon fax driver. For details, see online help for this program. ● NetSpot Device Installer (NSDI) NetSpot Device Installer enables you to set up the machine for network operations.
Sending Faxes Follow this procedure to send a fax. For details on sending features, see the Facsimile Guide. Load a Document Enter the Fax Mode Enter the Fax Number Send the Document Menu Menu PQRS WXYZ Place the document (face down) on the platen Press [FAX].
Receiving Faxes Follow this procedure to set the machine for receiving faxes. For details on receiving features, see the Facsimile Guide. Enter the Setting Menu Enter the Receive Mode Select the Receive Mode Exit the Setting Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu...
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Copying Follow this procedure to make a copy. For details on copying features, see the User’s Guide. Load a Document Enter the Copy Mode Enter Quantity Start Copying Menu Menu PQRS WXYZ Place the document (face down) on the platen Press [COPY].
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Printing Follow this procedure to print a document from your computer. Make sure that the printer driver is installed. For details on printer driver settings, see the Software Guide (in the User Software CD). Adjust Preferences Print the Document Start the Print Command Select the Printer Click [Print] or [OK].
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Scanning Follow this procedure to scan a document to your computer. Make sure that the scanner driver is installed. For details on scanner driver settings, see the Software Guide (in the User Software CD). Set a Document Enter the Scan Mode Set the Scan Method Start Scanning Press [B&W Start] or [Color Start].
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Select the Fax Set the Destination Send the Document From an open document on an application, Select the fax icon [Canon MF8100 Series Specify the name and fax number in [Sending Click [OK] in the Fax Sending Settings. click [File] → [Print].
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Remote UI Follow this procedure for Remote UI management. For details, see the Remote UI Guide. Prepare the Network Startup Log on Operate the Machine Now you can manage the machine on the Set up the machine for use in a TCP/IP Start the web browser, enter the IP address of Select the user mode, then click [OK].
Replacing the Toner Cartridge ∗ ∗ When <PREPARE NEW CART> and then <REPLACE CARTRIDGE> appears in the LCD, replace the Confirm the color of the label on the toner Remove the protective cover. cartridge holder, then take out a toner cartridge toner cartridge of the indicated color with a new toner cartridge.
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Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface, then Press and hold the blue buttons on the top of pull out the sealing tape completely (approx. 45 the toner cartridge and install it in the machine. cm in length) while supporting the toner Keep the guides (A), (B) on both sides aligned with the cartridge.
Replacing the Drum Cartridge Drum cartridges are consumable products. Replace the drum cartridge with a new one when <PREPARE Remove the packing materials (E) and (F) by holding the Hold the drum cartridge with both hands and grips and pulling them in the direction of the arrows. install it in the machine.
Clearing Jams Paper Jams Inside the Machine Insert the cassette in the machine. Place the drum cartridge in the protective bag. Lock it by pushing down toward you. If the message <REC. PAPER JAM> and <OPEN PRINTER COVER> appear in the LCD, remove the paper in the following procedure.
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Removing Jammed Paper from Paper Jam Behind the Machine Close the face up cover. Place the drum cartridge in the protective bag. the ADF If the message <REC. PAPER JAM> and <OPEN PRINTER COVER> appear in the LCD, remove the When the document jams in the ADF, the LCD paper using the following procedure.
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Close the cartridge cover and lower the Open the sub-output tray. Close the sub-output tray. Paper Jam in the Drum Cartridge scanning platform. When the paper is jammed in the drum cartridge as shown in the figure, remove the jammed paper using the following procedure.
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