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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When specifying settings, press to proceed to the next screen.
When entering text, press to move the cursor to the right.
Press to increase the sound volume or a setting value such as density for scanning, copying, etc.
[ ] key
When specifying settings, press to select the item below the currently selected item.
When changing setting values, press to decrease a value.
[Select Paper/Settings] key
Press to select the paper you want to use, or to set the size and type of paper loaded in the paper source.
Specifying Paper
Size and Type
[OK] key
Press to apply settings or specified details.
[Back] key
Press to return to the previous screen. If you press this key when specifying settings, for example, the settings are not applied
and the display returns to the previous screen.
Multi-function keys (left/right)
When an item such as <Hook> or <Register> is displayed at the bottom of the display, press the key under the displayed item to
select or apply the item or to proceed to further operations.
Using the Operation Panel
[Error] indicator
Blinks or lights up when an error such as a paper jam occurs.
Wi-Fi indicator (MF8580Cdw / MF8280Cw only)
Lights up when the machine is connected to wireless LAN.
[Processing/Data] indicator
Blinks while operations such as sending or printing are being performed. Lights up when there are documents waiting to be
processed.
Display
Displays the operation and status screens for copying, faxing, and other functions, as well as the status of the machine and error
information. Also, view the screen when specifying the settings of the machine.
Display
[Menu] key
Press to start specifying many of the settings for the machine, such as <Timer Settings> or <Preferences>.
Setting Menu List
[Report] key
Press to print a report or list, or to specify the settings for printing reports.
Printing Reports and Lists
[Status Monitor] key
Press to check the status of printing or faxing, to view the usage history, or to view the network settings such as the IP address
of the machine. You can also check the status of the machine, such as the remaining amounts of paper and toner, or whether any
errors occurred.
Display
[Energy Saver] key
Press to put the machine into sleep mode. The key lights up yellow green when the machine is in sleep mode. Press the key again
to exit sleep mode.
Entering Sleep Mode
[ID] key
Press after entering the ID and PIN to log on when Department ID Management is enabled. After you finish using the machine,
press this key again to log off.
Logging on to the Machine
Shortcut keys
Shortcut keys make it easier to send scanned documents to a computer and save paper when making copies.
Shortcut Keys
[Secure Print] key (MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn only)
Press when you start printing secured documents. To print a secured document, press the key, select the secured document to
print and enter the PIN that has been set on the computer.
Printing a Document Secured by a PIN (Secure Print)
(MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn Only)
[Clear] key
Press to delete the entered numbers and text.
[Stop] key
Press to cancel copying, faxing, and other operations.
[#] key
Press to enter symbols such as "@" or "/".
[Start] (Color) key
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