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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Replacing Toner Cartridges
The machine will display a message when a toner cartridge is nearly empty. Note that the print quality becomes poor if you continue
printing without taking any action. You can check the remaining toner level on the display.
When a Message Appear
If Printouts are Poor in Quality
Checking Toner Level
When a Message Appear
The message that is displayed depends on the amount of remaining toner. Depending on which message is displayed, you will need to
make sure that you have a replacement toner cartridge ready or replace the toner cartridge.
How to Replace Toner
Cartridges
About Replacement Toner Cartridges
NOTE
Where "XXXX" appears in the descriptions below, the toner cartridge colors black, yellow, magenta, or cyan appear in the actual
messages.
<Prepare the XXXX toner cartridge.>
This message notifies you that a toner cartridge needs to be replaced soon. Make sure that you have a replacement toner cartridge
ready. Replace the toner cartridge if you see this message before you start to print a large job.
NOTE:
When this message is displayed
When copying or printing, you can continue printing the document.
If the <Prepare the black toner cartridge.> message is displayed when the machine is receiving a fax or automatic report output
is set, received faxes and reports will be stored in the machine so that they do not appear faded after they are printed. To
continue printing even if the toner is running low, set <Continue Printing When Toner Is Low> to <On>.
Continue Printing
When Toner Is Low
<End of Toner Cart. Lifetime>
This message, which appears with the toner cartridge color(s), notifies you that a toner cartridge has reached the end of its lifetime.
It is recommended that you replace the cartridge with a new one. You can continue printing, but the print quality cannot be
guaranteed.
<Display Recovery Steps>
Displays the procedure for replacing a toner cartridge.
<Continue Printing (Quality Not Guaranteed)>
You can continue printing, but the machine may malfunction.
<Only Continue Black & White Printing>
You can continue printing in black and white even if a yellow, magenta, or cyan cartridge has reached the end of its lifetime.
<End of cart. parts lifetime. Cart. replacement recommended.>
This message, which appears with the toner cartridge color(s), notifies you that the machine may not print in optimum quality. The
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