Quick Start Guide READ THIS FIRST Thank you for purchasing Canon Color imageCLASS MF8180c. To get your machine ready for use, please follow the instructions in this document before referring to any other documentation. Chapter 1 : Setting the Machine Unpack the machine and its components.
NOTE ● ● For the list of software included in the User Software CD, see the next chapter "Printing, PC Faxing, Scanning, and Networking". A network cable is not included. Remove the shipping materials. IMPORTANT ● For important safety instructions on installation and handling of the machine, see “Important Safety Instructions” in the Basic Guide. 1 Remove all shipping tape, styrofoam, and small black pad from the machine.
6 Attach the document feeder tray on the document feeder. IMPORTANT ● Be careful not to catch your hand when lowering the scanning platform as it may lead to personal injury. Document feeder tray Connect the telephone cable. Connect external devices as follows: = External device jack = Telephone line jack EXT. LINE • Telephone or answering machine Telephone or answering machine Telephone line Machine • Telephone and answering machine LINE TEL 1 Connect the supplied cable to the (LINE) jack.
Connect the power cord. Plug the power cord into the rear socket. Then connect the other end to the wall outlet (120V). 120V NOTE ● ● The machine does not have a power switch. The LCD displays INSERT DRUM, INSERT * CARTRIDGE, and SUPPLY REC. PAPER. The LCD returns to the standby display when the drum and toner cartridges are installed and the recording paper loaded in the machine (as described in the following steps). * Indicates “C”,“M”,“Y”, or “K”. Install the drum cartridge.
● When handling a drum cartridge, hold the cartridge by the green handle as shown in the figure. Do not set it vertically or upside-down. 3 Remove the shipping materials. Drum Cartridge 4 Remove the protective cover. 5 Position the triangular mark on the drum cartridge with the triangular mark on the machine and install the drum cartridge. IMPORTANT ● Machine Do not open the protective shutter or touch the sensors, electrical contacts, cartridge memory or imaging transfer belt on the drum cartridge.
Install the toner cartridges. 6 Press or (arrow keys) to select <5.ALL COLORS> on the LCD ➝ press [Set]. NOTE 1 Close the cartridge cover and lower the scanning platform. Please wait until the whirring sound stops. ● If you replace an individual color, select either YELLOW, CYAN, MAGENTA or BLACK instead of ALL COLORS and press [Set]. ● If you select <5. ALL COLORS>, change the cartridge one by one instead of removing all cartridges.
IMPORTANT ● To avoid damage, do not touch the development roller sensors, electrical contacts or toner cartridge memory on a toner cartridge. Toner cartridge memory 11 Hold the cartridge on a flat stable surface with one hand, and pull out the seal completely with the other hand. Development roller CAUTION ● If the sealing tape is pulled out forcefully or stopped at midpoint, toner may spill. If toner gets into your eyes or mouth, wash it away immediately and consult a physician.
● For each cartridge, match the color marking on the cartridge receptacle in the machine to the color marking on the cartridge itself. 13Close the cartridge cover and wait for the cartridge cradle to rotate and stop, and then open the cover again. Allow approximately two seconds for the cartridge cradle to rotate to the next receptacle. The receptacles appear in this order: Yellow > Magenta > Cyan > BlacK. 14Repeat steps 8 to 13 until all four toner cartridges are installed.
Hook Hook 3 Pinch and slide the blue rear paper end guide to match the size of paper. 6 Press down the paper stack to the bottom and make sure the side edges of the stack sit below the hooks. NOTE ● If you use LETTER sized paper, you do not need to follow this step, as it is already set as a factory default. Proceed to the next step. Set this part to the position of paper size 7 Insert the paper cassette back into the machine as far as it will go.
Set the basic fax settings. IMPORTANT ● Before sending a fax, you MUST register the current date and time, fax number, and unit name in the machine. NOTE ● ● For details on setting up the machine for the fax function, see the Facsimile Guide. For details on how to input characters, see Chapter 2,“Registering Information in Your Machine,” in the Facsimile Guide.
DRPD: To distinguish between fax and voice calls by using Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection. 8 Press or (arrow keys) to select <2.TEL LINE TYPE> ➝ press [Set]. NOTE ● The DRPD mode requires subscription to a DRPD service. For more information, contact your local telephone company. Manual: When an extension telephone is connected to the machine, you can receive faxes by pressing [B&W Start] before hanging up the extension telephone. 4 Press or (arrow keys) to select <2.USER SETTINGS> ➝ press [Set].
Chapter 2 : Printing, PC Faxing, Scanning, and Networking Installation Options: To use the machine as a local printer via USB connection, proceed to . NOTE • The scan function is only available through the USB connection. To use the machine as a network printer, proceed to . To Use the Machine as a Local Printer (USB Connection). IMPORTANT • DO NOT connect the USB cable before installing the software.
5 Click [Next] under [Connect Printer Directly to Computer]. 6 Click [Install]. 7 Read the contents of the [License Agreement] ➝ click [Yes]. 8 Read the contents of the [License Agreement] ➝ click [Yes].
9 Click [Exit]. 10 Click [Next] to setup the MF Toolbox. 11 Check the destination folder to be installed ➝ click [Next]. 12 Confirm the folder to be installed ➝ click [Next].
13 Click [Start]. 14 Click [Exit]. 15 Confirm that is Marked on [MF Drivers], [MF Toolbox], [ScanSoft OmniPage], [Presto! PageManager] and [Online Manuals] then click [Next]. 16 Click [Restart].
17 Make sure the machine’s power is turned on. Connect the cable to the USB port on the back of the machine. Then connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your computer. 18 When you connect the USB cable to the computer, the machine is automatically detected as a new hardware. Wait for a while as your computer performs various settings. To Use the Machine as a Network Printer or Network FAX (Network Connection).
Specifying Automatic Network Settings (dynamic allocation): NOTE This machine is set by default to automatically draw an IP 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 power on the printer. The printer will draw an IP address automatically. ● This machine also supports automatic IP addresses using BOOTP and RARP protocols. For definitions and an explanation of each please refer to the Network Guide.
Specify an IP address manually (static allocation): NOTE You will need an unused IP Address that falls within the scheme of your network. You will also need to know the subnet mask and the gateway address. For definitions of each please see the Network Guide. If you are not sure what these numbers are and you have a network administrator or consultant you may need to contact them to get the numbers. 1 Press [Menu] ➝ ➝ press [Set]. or (arrow keys) to select <6.
Connecting the Machine to a Network. Connect a Category 5 rated (Cat 5) twisted-pair LAN cable to the 10Base-T/100Base-TX port on the back of the machine. Connect the other end of the cable to a network router or a hub. Checking Network Settings. 1 Press [Menu] ➝ or (arrow keys) to select <6.NETWORK SETTINGS> on the LCD ➝ press [Set]. ADDRESS> ➝ press [Set]. 2 Press or (arrow keys) to select <2.VIEW IP 3 Press or (arrow keys) to select the desired setting ➝ press [Set].
6 Click [Install]. 7 [License Agreement] screen appears, then click [Yes]. 8 Click [Next] on the Setup Wizard screen. 9 Read the contents of the [License Agreement], then click [Yes].
10 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 ➝ click [OK]. If you do not know the machine’s IP address, see “Checking Network Settings” on the previous page. 11 Select the driver(s) to install ➝ click [Next]. 12 Click [Start]. 13 Select the default printer or fax ➝ click [Next].
14 Select the driver type (Printer and/or Fax) ➝ click [Next]. 15 Click [Exit]. 16 Confirm that is marked on [MF Drivers] and [Online Manuals] ➝ Click [Next] then click [Next]. 17 Click [Restart].
Congratulations! You have now completed the machine setup for printing, PC faxing, scanning, and networking. Where to go from here... • • • • For basic operations of all functions of your machine, see the Basic Guide. For details on sending and receiving faxes, see the Facsimile Guide. For information on the driver software, see the Software Guide (included in the User Software CD). For details on the network function of the machine, see the Network Guide (included in the User Software CD).
For installation help and operational instructions, call us at: 1-800-828-4040 1-800 OK CANON U.S.A. CUSTOMERS CANADA CUSTOMERS Part no. FA7-8569 (000) ©2006 Canon Inc. Canon and imageCLASS are trademarks of Canon Inc. All other products and brand names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. Specifications subject to change without notice.