Operation Manual
Table Of Contents
- MF8580Cdw/MF8550Cdn/MF8540Cdn/MF8280Cw/MF8230Cn
- Important Safety Instructions
- Setting Up the Machine
- Checking Supplied Accessories
- Removing Packing Materials
- Preparing Toner Cartridges
- Loading Paper
- Installing the Handset (Optional) (MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8280Cw Only)
- Connecting the Power Cord
- Turning ON the Power and Configuring Initial Settings
- Connecting to a Computer
- Configuring Initial Settings for Fax Functions (MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8280Cw Only)
- Basic Operations
- Parts and Their Functions
- Logging on to the Machine
- Placing Documents
- Loading Paper
- Using the Operation Panel
- Registering in the Address Book (MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn / MF8280Cw Only)
- Adjusting the Volume
- Entering Sleep Mode
- Setting Auto Shutdown Time (MF8540Cdn / MF8230Cn Only)
- Copying
- Basic Copy Operations
- Canceling Copies
- Various Copy Settings
- Enlarging or Reducing
- Selecting Document Type
- Adjusting Density
- Adjusting Color Balance
- Adjusting Sharpness
- 2-Sided Copying (MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn Only)
- Copying Multiple Documents onto One Sheet (2 on 1/4 on 1)
- Using the [Paper Save Copy] Key
- Copying Both Sides of an ID Card onto One Page
- Erasing Dark Borders and Frame Lines (Erase Frame)
- Collating Copies by Page
- Configuring Copy Settings to Your Needs
- Faxing
- Sending Faxes
- Receiving Faxes
- Sending and Receiving Faxes According to Your Purposes
- Checking Status and Log for Sent and Received Documents
- Sending Faxes from Your Computer (PC Fax)
- Using the Machine as a Printer
- Printing from a Computer
- Printing a Document
- Canceling Prints
- Checking the Printing Status and Log
- Various Print Settings
- Enlarging or Reducing
- Switching 1-Sided and 2-Sided Printing (MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn Only)
- Collating Printouts by Page
- Printing Multiple Pages onto One Sheet
- Printing Posters
- Printing Booklet (MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn Only)
- Printing Borders
- Printing Dates and Page Numbers
- Printing Watermarks
- Setting Color Mode
- Specifying Paper Source
- Selecting Document Type
- Saving Toner
- Combining and Printing Multiple Documents
- Configuring Printer Settings on the Machine
- Printing a Document Secured by a PIN (Secure Print) (MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn Only)
- Configuring Print Settings to Your Needs
- Printing from USB Memory (USB Print)
- Using Google Cloud Print
- Using AirPrint
- Printing from a Computer
- Using the Machine as a Scanner
- Preparing to Use the Machine as a Scanner
- Scanning from the Machine
- Scanning from a Computer
- Convenient Scanning with a Machine-Based Operation
- Scanning Documents Directly to USB Memory
- Sending Documents as E-mails Directly from the Machine (MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn Only)
- Saving Documents Directly to a Shared Folder (MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn Only)
- Canceling Sending Documents (E-mail/Shared Folder) (MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn Only)
- Specifying Detailed Settings
- Specifying Destinations (E-mail/Shared Folder) (MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn Only)
- Changing Default Settings
- Checking Log for Sent Documents (E-mail/Shared Folder) (MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn Only)
- Network
- Connecting to a Network
- Viewing Network Settings
- Configuring the Machine for Printing or Faxing from a Computer
- Configuring the Machine for Scanning to E-mail or Shared Folders (MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn Only)
- Configuring the Machine for Your Network Environment
- Configuring Ethernet Settings
- Changing the Maximum Transmission Unit
- Setting a Wait Time for Connecting to a Network
- Configuring DNS
- Configuring SMB
- Configuring WINS
- Registering LDAP Servers (MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn / MF8280Cw Only)
- Configuring SNTP
- Monitoring and Controlling the Machine with SNMP
- Configuring SLP Communication with imageWARE
- Security
- Using Remote UI
- Setting Menu List
- Troubleshooting
- Maintenance
- Cleaning the Machine
- Replacing Toner Cartridges
- Relocating the Machine
- Maintaining and Improving Print Quality
- Printing Reports and Lists
- TX Result Report (MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn / MF8280Cw Only)
- Communication Management Report (MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn / MF8280Cw Only)
- RX Result Report (MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8280Cw Only)
- Department ID Management Report
- Address Book List (MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn / MF8280Cw Only)
- User Data List/System Manager Data List
- IPSec Policy List
- PCL Font List (MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn Only)
- Viewing the Counter Value
- Initializing Settings
- Appendix
- Feature Highlights
- Specifications
- Machine Specifications
- Paper Drawer Specifications (Optional)(MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn Only)
- Wireless LAN Specifications (MF8580Cdw / MF8280Cw Only)
- Document Type
- Paper
- Copy Specifications
- Fax Specifications (MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8280Cw Only)
- Scanner Specifications
- Printer Specifications
- Specifications for E-mail Sending (MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn Only)
- Specifications for Scanning to Shared Folders (MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn Only)
- Using e-Manual
- Others
- Contact Us
- MF Driver Installation Guide
- Before Using the Driver
- Installing the MF Drivers and MF Toolbox
- Installing Using [Easy Installation] (For Windows)
- Installing Using [Custom Installation] (For Windows)
- Installing the Software (For Macintosh)
- USB Cable Connection (Only when Connecting with USB)
- Checking the Installation Results (For Windows)
- Registering the Printer and Fax (For Macintosh)
- Installing the Latest Drivers Downloaded from the Canon Homepage
- Installing the MF Drivers on the WSD Network (For Windows)
- Uninstalling the Software
- Uninstalling the Printer/Fax/Scanner Driver (For Windows)
- Uninstalling the MF Toolbox (For Windows)
- Uninstalling the Drivers for the WSD Device (For Windows)
- Uninstalling the Product Extended Survey Program (For Windows)
- Uninstalling the Software (For Macintosh)
- Troubleshooting
- How to Use the Online Help
- Confirming IP Address Settings
- How to Check the Bit Architecture (For Windows)
- Disclaimers
- Copyright
- Trademarks
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Receiving Faxes
This section describes the methods for receiving faxes and how to set up the machine to receive faxes. You need to complete some
procedures for using fax functions before specifying the receiving settings.
Configuring Initial Settings for Fax Functions
(MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8280Cw Only)
NOTE
The machine can print received fax documents on A4 or Letter size paper. If received fax documents are printed on other paper
sizes, a portion of the page may not be printed or a page may be printed on two separate sheets of paper.
Methods for Receiving Faxes
The machine provides the following receiving methods. Select the method that best suits your needs and then set it up by following the
procedures in
Setting Up the Machine to Receive Faxes.
<Auto>
Dedicated to receiving faxes
The machine receives faxes automatically. Even if someone makes a call to you, you cannot talk to the caller.
<Fax/Tel
Auto Switch>
When the call is a fax
The machine receives the fax automatically.
When the call is a telephone call
An incoming call rings. Pick up the handset to answer the call.
NOTE:
You need to connect your telephone or the optional handset to the machine beforehand.
<Answering
Machine>
When the call is a fax
After an incoming call rings, the machine receives the fax automatically.
When the call is a telephone call
The answering machine activates, enabling the caller to leave a message. If you pick up the handset before the
answering machine starts recording a message, you can talk with the caller.
NOTE:
You need to connect your answering machine to the machine beforehand.
Set the answering machine to answer after a few rings.
We recommend that you add approximately 4 seconds of silence at the beginning of the message or set the
maximum recording time to 20 seconds.
<Manual>
When the call is a fax
An incoming call rings. Pick up the handset. If you hear a beep, press
, select <Start Receiving>, and press
to receive faxes.
When the call is a telephone call
An incoming call rings. Pick up the handset. If you do not hear a beep, start your conversation.
NOTE:
You need to connect your telephone or the optional handset to the machine beforehand.
You can set the machine to automatically receive faxes when an incoming call rings within a specified
timeframe.
Switch to Auto RX
<Net
Switch>
The machine distinguishes between fax and telephone calls. This mode is only available for certain countries and
requires subscription to a network switch service.
NOTE:
You need to connect your telephone or the optional handset to the machine beforehand.
NOTE
Depending on the type of telephone connected to it, the machine may not be able to send or receive faxes properly.
If you are connecting an external telephone with fax functions, set the telephone to not receive faxes automatically.
If you pick up the telephone handset and hear a beep, the call is a fax. You can receive the fax just by using the telephone to
enter a specific ID number.
Using a Telephone to Receive Faxes (Remote Reception)
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