Starter Guide Overview of Machine Functions Set Up the Machine to Suit Your Purposes Set Up the Machine Set Up Computers and Software Appendix Read this guide first. Be sure to read the manual before using the machine. The remarks for important safety instructions are described in "Basic Operation Guide." Read the manual also. Keep the manual for future reference.
Contents Overview of Machine Functions..................................................................................................................... 1 Manuals for the Machine..................................................................................................................................................... 1 1 Set Up the Machine to Suit Your Purposes .................................................................................................. 2 2 Set Up the Machine..
Overview of Machine Functions This manual describes how to set the required settings to set up the machine and install the software. After you set up the machine, you can use the functions described in the illustration shown bellow. For the details of each function, refer to the Basic Operation Guide and e-Manual. Manuals for the Machine ● Starter Guide (This Document): Machine setup and software installation. Read this guide before operating this product.
1 Set Up the Machine to Suit Your Purposes To use the functions (Copy, Fax, Direct Print, Scan to Media, PC Print, PC Fax, Scan, E-Mail, I-Fax, Remote UI, Scan to File Server) of the machine, you need to make the settings in the flowchart below. For example, if you intend to use the copy function, you need to make the settings in “Machine Settings.” p. 3 p. 8 p. 9 p. 11 p. 13 p. 33 p. 25 p. 28 p. 19 p. 42 p. 30 p. 22 p. 36 p.
2 Set Up the Machine Unpack the Machine Remove all shipping tape and packing materials from the machine. 1 Make sure that at least two people carry the machine.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions 5 7 To prevent damage to the transfer belt of the delivery feeder unit (A), cover the thin plastic belt with paper (LTR size paper is recommended) as shown in the figure and be sure that they do not move out of place. 6 Open the front cover by using the handle (A). The toner cartridges are installed in order of black, yellow, cyan, and magenta.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions 8 Hold the blue tabs on the both sides of toner cartridge, and pull it horizontally. – Do not open the drum protective shutter (A). 10 Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface, fold back the tab of the sealing tape (A) located at left side of the toner cartridge. 11 Remove the sealing tape (approx. 18 7/8 inch long) gently by hooking your finger into the tab and pulling it out straight in the direction of the arrow.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions 13 Hold the toner cartridge properly by the blue tabs on the both sides with the arrowed side facing up. 15 Repeat steps for all 4 cartridges. 16 After removing all the packing materials from each toner cartridge and installing the cartridges, remove the papers on the transfer belt of the delivery feeder unit. Do not hold the toner cartridge in a manner that is not described in this procedure.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions Items Included with the Machine ● Machine ● Toner Cartridge×4 (black, yellow, cyan, ● Power Cord magenta) (Stored in the machine) ● Limited Warranty Notice ● Cartridge Warranty ● Starter Guide (This Document) ● Basic Operation Guide ● UFRII LT/FAX User Software CD-ROM ● Telephone Cable ● PCL/PS User Software CD-ROM (Color ● Customize Labels * Size and form of the customize labels may vary depending on the countries or regions you purchased.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions Connect the LAN Cable Connect a LAN cable that is compatible with the LAN connector of this machine. Compatible LAN Cables A category 5 or greater twisted pair LAN cable is compatible with the machine. Connect one end to the 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX port on the right side of the machine and the other end to a network router or a hub.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions Connect Power Cord and Turn on the Machine 1 Connect the power cord to the rear socket on the back side of the machine and to the wall outlet, and press the [I] side of the main power switch (A) to ON. 2 If the screen to select the language appears as shown below, use [▼], [▲] or (Scroll Wheel) to select a language, then press [OK]. The machine restarts automatically.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions 3 If the screen to select the country/region appears as shown below, use [▼], [▲] or (Scroll Wheel) to select a country/region, then press [OK]. The machine restarts automatically. Make sure that the country/region is set correctly for your country/region. If the country/region is not set or set incorrectly, you may have problems in sending/receiving faxes. The country/region setting can be changed later. Press (Main Menu) →
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions Start “Setup Guide” The “Setup Guide” assists you in setting up the machine before using it. – When you turn on the machine for first time, the “Setup Guide” automatically starts on the display. – Once the “Setup Guide” starts, it cannot be stopped. – If you turn off the machine while using the “Setup Guide,” turn on the machine and start the “Setup Guide” again.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions 3 Make sure the following screen is displayed on the display, then press [OK] to proceed to the “Setup Guide.” Check that all the packing materials are removed from the main unit and the cartridges. 4 Make sure the following screen is displayed on the display, then press [OK] to proceed to the “Setup Guide.” 5 Make sure the following screen is displayed on the display, then press [OK] to proceed to the “Setup Guide.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions Load Paper This section describes the procedures for making paper and paper size settings in the “Setup Guide.” Animated screens are included with each step described in the “Setup Guide.” 1 Make sure the following screen is displayed on the display, then press [OK] to proceed to the “Setup Guide.” 5 Hold the lock release lever of the side paper guides (A) and slide the guides to the mark for the size of the paper to be loaded.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions 9 Fan the paper stack and even the edges. 12 Hold the paper drawer with both hands and 10 Load the paper stack of the appropriate size 13 Push the paper drawer as far as it will go. with the print side facing up. Align the rear edge of the paper stack with the rear paper guide. set it back into the machine. – For details on loading paper in the stack bypass tray, see “Introduction of the Machine,” in the e-Manual.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions 16 Use [▼], [▲] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the paper size you loaded, then press [OK]. 18 Make sure the following screen is displayed on the display. Go to “Set Date and Time,” on p. 19. If you use inch size paper, press the left Any key to select and the paper size you want to use. 17 Use [▼], [▲] or If the Optional Paper Drawer is installed in the machine, this screen is not displayed. Go to “Optional Paper Drawer,” on p. 16.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions Optional Paper Drawer When the Optional Paper Drawer is installed in the machine, the procedure for setting up the Optional Paper Drawer displays on the “Setup Guide.” 1 Pull out the optional paper drawer until it stops. 5 Press [OK] to proceed to the “Setup Guide.” 6 Hold the lock release lever of the rear paper guides (A) and slide the guides to the mark for the size of the paper to be loaded.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions – Make sure the paper stack does not exceed the load limit mark (A). 13 Press [OK] to proceed to the “Setup Guide.” 14 Make sure the following screen is displayed on the display, then press [OK] to proceed to the “Setup Guide.” – The optional paper drawer holds approximately 500 sheets of paper (20 lb (75 g/m2)). 10 Press [OK] to proceed to the “Setup Guide.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions 17 Use [▼], [▲] or (Scroll Wheel) to select or for setting the default paper drawer, then press [OK]. When you install paper drawer 2 (optional paper drawer) that is usually used for copying, select . If you selected , the default paper drawer (Standard mode of copy) will be the paper drawer 1 (paper drawer). (For details on the standard mode of copy, see “Copy,” in the e-Manual.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions Set Date and Time Before using the machine, you MUST set the current date and time. The date and time set are used as a standard for timer settings functions. ● Information About the Keys ‒ Press – (numeric keys) to enter numbers. ‒ Press [OK] to set the entry or to proceed to the next screen. ‒ Press [Back] to return to the previous screen. ‒ Press (Clear) to delete the entire entry.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions 3 Make sure the screen on the left is shown on the display. Go to “Make Fax Settings,” p. 21. – By default, in the menu is set to . – If you want to set to , see “Change the Settings,” on p. 37. – In the next setting, you will set the fax setting.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions Make Fax Settings This section describes the fax settings in the “Setup Guide.” 1 Make sure the following screen is displayed on the display. Use [▼], [▲] or (Scroll Wheel) to select or . 2 Make sure the following screen is displayed on the display. Go to “Register User Telephone Number and Unit Name,” on p. 22. A: If you use the fax function, select then press [OK].
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions Register User Telephone Number and Unit Name This section describes the procedure for registering the user telephone number and unit name. Refer to the “Information About the Keys” below. Information About the Keys Use the keys shown below to enter information in the machine. * The Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn is used for illustration purposes in this section.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions 1 Make sure the following screen is displayed on 3 Make sure the following screen is displayed on 2 Use 4 Enter the unit name (your name, company the display, then press [OK] to proceed to the “Setup Guide.” – (numeric keys) to enter your fax number (up to 20 digits). To confirm your entry, press the right Any key to select or use [▼], [▲] or (Scroll Wheel) to select register, then press [OK].
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions 5 Make sure the following screen is displayed on the display. In the next setting, you will set the receive mode. About Sender Information Before sending documents, you MUST register your fax number, unit name, and the current date and time in the machine. The sender information you register in the machine appears in the header of each page received by the recipient.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions Select the Receive Mode that Suits Your Needs About the Receive Modes Receives faxes automatically. When you use only the fax function, select this mode without connecting an external telephone. When Receiving FAX The machine receives faxes automatically. When Receiving VOICE CALL Automatically switches between fax calls and voice calls. The machine receives faxes automatically and rings for voice calls.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions The receive mode determines how the machine responds to incoming faxes and voice calls. Select the mode that most suits your needs from the chart below. For more information about the receive modes, see “About the Receive Modes,” on p. 25. 1 Make sure the screen on the left side is displayed on the display, then press [OK] to proceed to the “Setup Guide.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions NO YES A screen appears asking you to confirm that the auto answering function of the telephone with built-in answering machine or answering machine is activated. After this screen, go to “Connect Telephone Cables,” on p. 28. NO At this mode(), remote reception function is available with connecting to the external telephone to the machine. Go to “Connect Telephone Cables,” on p. 28.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions Connect Telephone Cables 1 Make sure the following screen is displayed on the display, then press [OK] to proceed to the “Setup Guide.” When mode The other receive modes 2 Check the socket on the right side of the main unit, then press [OK] to proceed to the “Setup Guide.” 3 Connect the supplied telephone cable to the telephone line jack (A) on the right side of the machine and the wall jack.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions 5 Make sure the following screen is displayed on the display. If You Need to Use Pulse Dialing By default, the telephone line type on the machine is set to tone dialing. If you use tone dialing, skip the following procedure. If you use pulse dialing, follow the procedure below after you finish the “Setup Guide,” and change the telephone line type setting on the machine to pulse dialing.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions Adjust Color with “Auto Gradation Correction” When using the machine for the first time, it is necessary to adjust the gradation in order to obtain the optimum copy or print results. There are two types of gradation adjustments that can be made: Full Correction and Quick Correction. ● Full Correction This is a precise adjustment. The procedure involves making test prints and placing them on the feeder for scanning.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions 3 Use [▼], [▲] or (Scroll Wheel) to select or , then press [OK]. – It is recommended that you select . – It takes approximately five minutes to perform the full correction. – For the full correction, the machine performs the correction twice and two test prints are output by the machine for the each correction.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions 6 Make sure the following screen is displayed on the display, then press [OK] to perform the correction. 9 Place the second test print on the platen glass. Place the test print face down on the platen glass, with the black bands along the top left edge of the platen glass. Stack approximately 20 sheets of blank paper on top of the test print for a more precise gradation correction. 7 Remove the first test print from the platen glass.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions 12 Make sure the following screen is displayed on the display. In the next setting, you will set the network connection. If you do not set the network connection, select , then go to “Finish ‘Setup Guide’,” p. 36. Set Up Network Connection To use the machine by connecting to the network, you must set up the IP address.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions 2 Make sure the following screen is displayed on the display, then press [OK] to proceed to the “Setup Guide.” – The “Setup Guide” only supports IPv4. – By default, the IP address is automatically assigned to the machine by the DHCP server. 1 Make sure the following screen is displayed on the display. Use [▼], [▲] or (Scroll Wheel) to select or .
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions 4 Make sure the following screen is displayed on the display, then press [OK] to proceed to the “Setup Guide.” 6 Make sure the following screen is displayed on the display. Go to “Finish ‘Setup Guide’,” on p. 36. If the machine does not get the IP address, subnet mask and gateway address, each of the screen displays “000.000.000.000.” If there are any undefined items, a screen appears before this screen listing the undefined items.
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions Set IP Address Manually If you need to manually enter a static IP address (even when the machine is set to obtain an IP address automatically), follow the procedure below. Configure the setting for the IP address manually in the User Mode after finishing the “Setup Guide.” In this setting, enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address manually. Press (Main Menu) → →
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions Change the Settings When you change the settings on the machine after finishing the “Setup Guide,” refer to the following items. ● Paper Size/Type: (Main Menu) → → → Select the drawer → Select the paper size → Select the paper type → (Main Menu) to return to the Main Menu screen. (See “Introduction of the Machine,” in the e-Manual.) ● Date and Time: (Main Menu) →
1 Settings Necessary to Use the Machines Functions ● Network (Manual): (See “Set IP Address Manually,” on p. 36.) ● Restart the “Setup Guide”: → * → → . (See “Introduction of the Machine,” in the e-Manual.) * If the screen appears prompting you to enter the System Manager ID and System Password, enter the System Manager ID and System Password using (numeric keys), then press (Log In/Out). For details, see “Security,” in the e-Manual.
3 Set Up Computers and Software Types of Connection between Computers and the Machine There are two ways to connect the machine and computers: USB connection and network connection. Network Connection (For details about the set up, see p. 42.) The following functions are available with Network Connection: PC Print, Remote UI, PC Fax, Scan, E-Mail/I-Fax, Scan to File Server. For more information on how to use each function with network connection, refer to the following.
3 Set Up Computers and Software System Requirements Windows 2000 CPU: Intel Pentium/133 MHz or faster Memory: 128 MB or more Windows 7 CPU: 1 GHz (x86 processor, x64 processor) or faster Memory: 1 GB (x86 processor), 2 GB (x64 processor) or more Windows XP CPU: Intel Pentium/Celeron series 300 MHz or faster Memory: 128 MB or more Windows Server 2003 CPU: Intel Pentium/Celeron series 133 MHz or faster Memory: 128 MB or more Windows Vista CPU: Intel Pentium 800 MHz or faster Memory: 512 MB or more Window
3 Set Up Computers and Software Details about each program installation can be found in the corresponding HTML manuals listed in the Manuals subsection below. Canon Font Manager (Color imageCLASS NetSpot Device Installer (NSDI) MF9280Cdn Only) The NetSpot Device Installer enables you to set Font Manager is a comprehensive program up the machine for network operations. that helps you manage your fonts in Microsoft To start this program, click [Additional Software Windows.
3 Set Up Computers and Software Network Connection Before Installation • The following procedures are explained using sample screens from Windows XP Professional. • Log on as an Administrator to install the software. • Make sure the machine is turned ON. (See “Connect Power Cord and Turn on the Machine,” on p. 9.) • Make sure the network cable is connected to the machine. (See “Connect the LAN Cable,” on p. 8.
3 Set Up Computers and Software 10 8 – If you want to install only Color – Network ScanGear, select only Color Network ScanGear in this step, then proceed to step 25. For more information refer to the Network ScanGear Installation Guide (located on the UFRII LT/FAX User Software CD-ROM). If the amount of free disk space is insufficient to install the software, an error message is displayed. Make sure there is sufficient disk space, and then try installing the software again.
3 Set Up Computers and Software 13 17 19 14 18 Select the machine (Product Name: MF9280 or MF9220) using the information displayed in → press [Add]. 20 15 – If you are using a shared printer in Installation of the printer driver is completed and the installation of the fax driver will begin.
3 Set Up Computers and Software 23 27 24 28 31 The Readme file opens. After reading through the information provided, proceed to the next step. 32 Installation of the fax driver is completed and the installation of Color Network ScanGear will begin. 29 25 Installation of Color Network ScanGear is completed and the installation of the manuals will begin. 33 Select the same language as your operating system.
3 Set Up Computers and Software 34 39 – Before scanning documents from a computer with Color Network ScanGear, you need to configure the settings using ScanGear Tool*. After making sure that the drivers are correctly installed proceed to “Setting the ScanGear Tool,” on p. 50. * ScanGear Tool is installed together with the Color Network ScanGear driver. The Printer Driver Installation Guide and the Fax Driver Installation Guide are installed on your computer and shortcuts are created on the desktop.
3 Set Up Computers and Software 43 48 – If you are using an operating system equipped with Windows Firewall, the following message box may appear. If you want to use Canon Driver Information Assist Service, click [Yes]. If you select [No], you cannot use Canon Driver Information Assist Service. 44 46 49 50 Select [PCL5e/5c Printer Driver] or [PCL6 Printer Driver]. 45 Select the machine (Product Name: MF9280) using the information displayed in → press [Add].
3 Set Up Computers and Software 52 57 – If you are using an operating system equipped with Windows Firewall, the following message box may appear. If you want to use Canon Driver Information Assist Service, click [Yes]. If you select [No], you cannot use Canon Driver Information Assist Service. 53 55 58 59 54 Select the machine (Product Name: MF9280) using the information displayed in → press [Add].
3 Set Up Computers and Software 61 62 The Printer Driver Installation Guides are installed on your computer and shortcuts are created on the desktop. 63 64 Remove the PCL/PS User Software CD-ROM. Installation is complete.
3 Set Up Computers and Software Check Installation Verify that the drivers have been installed successfully and that the machine has been set as the default printer. If the name of your machine is selected on the [Printer] screen from an application, it is set as the default printer. 1 Open the [Printers], [Printers and Faxes], or [Devices and Printers] folder. Windows 2000: From the Windows task bar, click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel] → double-click [Printers].
3 Set Up Computers and Software 3 Click the scanner to be used (select this machine, in this case) in the list → click [Select]. Information for the selected scanner appears under [Selected Scanner]. – Only scanners on the same subnet (network with the same network ID) as your computer are displayed in the list. – After selecting the scanner, you can click [Test Connection] to check that the selected scanner can be used. – You can also specify the machine for scanning by clicking [Address].
3 Set Up Computers and Software USB Connection Before Installation • The following procedures are explained using sample screens from Windows XP Professional. • Do not connect the USB cable before installing the software. If you connect the USB cable before installing the software and the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears, click [Cancel]. • Log on as Administrator to install the software. • Make sure the machine is turned on before connecting the USB cable.
3 Set Up Computers and Software 3 5 9 Make sure that the boxes next to the UFR II Printer Driver, FAX Driver and Manuals are checked. 6 10 – Color Network ScanGear is an – – – application software that can only be used in the network. If the machine is connected using a USB connection, uncheck the box next to Color Network ScanGear, as it is unnecessary. If you want to install only the UFR II Driver, select only the UFR II Printer Driver in this step, then proceed to the next step.
3 Set Up Computers and Software 15 17 Remove the attachment (A) by pulling the strap. 12 16 Select [Canon MF9200 Series (FAX)]. 18 Connect the machine and your computer with a USB cable (A). – The USB cable is not included. – If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click [Cancel] and continue the installation. – If you are using a shared printer in 13 – – Installation of the printer driver is completed and the installation of the fax driver will begin.
3 Set Up Computers and Software 20 24 21 Installation of the fax driver is completed and installation of the manuals will begin. 25 28 Remove the UFRII LT/FAX User Software CD-ROM. – If you are using Color imageCLASS – 22 MF9220Cdn, installation is complete. If you want to install the PCL Driver (Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn only) or PS Driver (Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn only), proceed to the next step. 29 26 23 Insert the PCL/PS User Software CDROM (Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn only).
3 Set Up Computers and Software 30 33 – If you are using a shared printer in – If the CD-ROM Setup screen is not displayed, click [start] on the Windows task bar → [My Computer]. Windows 2000: double-click [My Computer] on the Windows desktop. Windows Vista/7/Server 2003/Server 2008: click [Start] on the Windows task bar → [Computer] ([My Computer]). Open the CD-ROM icon, then doubleclick [MInst] ([MInst.exe]).
3 Set Up Computers and Software 38 42 47 43 48 39 44 The Printer Driver Installation Guides are installed on your computer and shortcuts are created on the desktop. 49 Select the USB port you want to use from the [Port] drop-down list. If you want to add a port, click [Add Port] and then select the printer port that you want to add. 40 45 Repeat steps 34 to 43 to install the PS Printer Driver.
3 Set Up Computers and Software Check Installation Verify that the drivers have been installed successfully and that the machine has been set as the default printer. If the name of your machine is selected on the [Printer] screen from an application, it is set as the default printer. 1 Open the [Printers], [Printers and Faxes], or [Devices and Printers] folder. Windows 2000: From the Windows task bar, click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel] → double-click [Printers].
4 Appendix User Manual CD-ROM (e-Manual) The User Manual CD-ROM (e-Manual) is a software that enables you to select and view the HTML Manuals included on the CD-ROM via your computer screen. The e-Manual describes all of the functions and troubleshooting for the machine. Follow the instructions below to use the User Manual CD-ROM (e-Manual). System Requirements The User Manual CD-ROM (e-Manual) can be used in the following system environments.
4 Appendix When you start the e-Manual, the screen shown below is displayed. If you are using a browser such as Internet Explorer for Windows XP, ActiveX blocks pop-ups in the background. If the e-Manual is not displayed properly, look for an information bar at the top of the page and click the information bar. A C D E B G F H I A [Function List] Click to display the topic pages for function categories. B [Top] Click to return to the top page.
Contacting Service Center When you have a problem with your machine and you cannot solve it even after referring to the manuals or online help, please contact our Canon Authorized Service Facilities or the Canon Customer Care Center at 1‑800-OK-CANON between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. EST for U.S.A. and 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. EST for Canada Monday through Friday. Canadian customer support is available on-line at www.canon.ca or by calling 1-800-652-2666 Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M.
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