Windows MF Driver Installation Guide USRM2-6229-07 2018-03 en Copyright CANON INC.
Contents Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 2 How to Use the Manual ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Notations Used in the Manual Disclaimers Copyright ....................................................................................................................
Introduction Introduction Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... 2 How to Use the Manual ......................................................................................................................................... 3 Notations Used in the Manual ..........................................................................................................................
Introduction Introduction How to Use the Manual(P. 3) Disclaimers(P. 5) Copyright(P. 6) Trademarks(P.
Introduction How to Use the Manual This explains things that you need to know in order to use this manual. Notations Used in the Manual(P.
Introduction Notations Used in the Manual This explains symbols and settings used in this manual. Symbols Used in This Manual In this manual, explanations of items and operations that must be followed while using the driver are set forth the symbols that indicate the following. IMPORTANT ● Indicates operational requirements and restrictions. Be sure to read these items carefully to operate the product correctly, and avoid damage to the product.
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About the MF Driver and MF Scan Utility About the MF Driver and MF Scan Utility About the MF Driver and MF Scan Utility .............................................................................................
About the MF Driver and MF Scan Utility About the MF Driver and MF Scan Utility This gives an overview of the MF driver and MF Scan Utility, and explains icons displayed during installation. The MF driver is a driver that is installed for printing, sending faxes, and scanning using a device. As well as the MF driver explained here, MF Scan Utility and other software may be installed depending on the supported device. For details about the other software, refer to the manual of the device.
Before Use Before Use Before Use ............................................................................................................................................................
Before Use Before Use ● The functions that you can use may vary according to the following conditions. - The device you are using and its settings - The firmware version of the device - The option structure - The driver version - The computer environment you are using ● The screen content, procedures, etc. displayed and described in the manual may differ from those actually displayed. ● In this manual, examples using Windows 7 are explained.
Pre-installation Check Pre-installation Check Pre-installation Check ................................................................................................................................... 13 About Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 14 System Requirements .........................................................................................................................
Pre-installation Check Pre-installation Check This explains what you need to confirm beforehand in order to install the MF driver and software correctly. About Installation(P. 14) System Requirements(P. 15) Installation Preparations and Precautions(P.
Pre-installation Check About Installation The respective installation methods shown below for installing the MF driver and MF Scan Utility are provided according to the source of the installer, installation method, and device connection configuration.
Pre-installation Check System Requirements This explains the required system environment for using the MF driver. Operating Systems Windows 7/8.1/10 Windows Server 2008/2008 R2/2012/2012 R2/2016 ● The scanner driver and MF Scan Utility support Windows 7/8.1/10 only. ● Printer drivers and fax drivers are supported only in network environments in the case of Server operating systems. Some printer drivers and fax drivers may not be supplied depending on the device you are using, your country, or your region.
Pre-installation Check Installation Preparations and Precautions This explains the preparations for installing the MF driver and software correctly, and precautions to take when installing. Installation Preparations Before installing the MF driver and MF Scan Utility, complete the following operations. Device Settings Set the following items with the [System Management Settings] menu > [PDL Selection (Plug and Play)] of the device.
Pre-installation Check ● When installing the MF driver, a Product Extended Survey Program is also installed. The Product Extended Survey Program is a program that automatically sends to Canon information relating to the usage state of the device every month for ten years. However, personal information and information other than for the above purposes is not sent. Also, you can disable automatic sending of information or uninstall the program at any time.
Installation Using the Installer Installation Using the Installer Installation Using the Installer ................................................................................................................ 19 [Easy Installation] From the DVD-ROM (Network Connection) ......................................................................... 20 [Custom Installation] From the DVD-ROM (Network Connection) ...................................................................
Installation Using the Installer Installation Using the Installer This explains the procedure for installing using the installer included in the supplied DVD-ROM or the installer downloaded from the web site. Select the procedure most suitable to the device connection configuration and installation method. [Easy Installation] From the DVD-ROM (Network Connection)(P. 20) [Custom Installation] From the DVD-ROM (Network Connection)(P. 23) [Easy Installation] From the DVD-ROM (USB Connection)(P.
Installation Using the Installer [Easy Installation] From the DVD-ROM (Network Connection) This explains the procedure for automatically searching for a device on a network and installing with [Easy Installation] from the supplied DVD-ROM. In this procedure, as well as the MF driver, standard software and the electronic manual are installed. Prerequisites ● System Requirements(P.
Installation Using the Installer NOTE ● If the device is not displayed in [Device List], check the connection state between the computer and device and the IP address settings, and click [Update Device List]. If the device is still not displayed, click [Search by IP Address] → enter the IP address of the device → click [OK]. For the IP address confirmation method, refer to the manual of the device. 7 Check the settings → click [Start]. 8 Install the software according to the instructions on the screen.
Installation Using the Installer Related Topics About the MF Driver and MF Scan Utility(P. 9) Uninstalling the MF Driver(P.
Installation Using the Installer [Custom Installation] From the DVD-ROM (Network Connection) This explains the procedure for automatically searching for a device on a network and installing with [Custom Installation] from the supplied DVD-ROM. With this procedure, you can specify which software and manuals you want to install. Prerequisites ● System Requirements(P. 15) ● A TCP/IP Network Environment If you do not know the network environment you are using, check with your network administrator.
Installation Using the Installer NOTE ● If the device is not displayed in [Device List], check the connection state between the computer and device and the IP address settings, and click [Update Device List]. If the device is still not displayed, click [Search by IP Address] → enter the IP address of the device → click [OK]. For the IP address confirmation method, refer to the manual of the device. 7 Select the driver to install → click [Next] → set as required.
Installation Using the Installer [Start] menu > App or program list > [Canon] folder > [MF Scan Utility] folder For other software or electronic manuals: Taskbar or [Desktop] screen Related Topics About the MF Driver and MF Scan Utility(P. 9) Uninstalling the MF Driver(P.
Installation Using the Installer [Easy Installation] From the DVD-ROM (USB Connection) This explains the procedure for installing for a device connected by USB with [Easy Installation] from the supplied DVD-ROM. In this procedure, as well as the MF driver, standard software and electronic manuals are installed. Prerequisites ● System Requirements(P. 15) ● Installation Preparations and Precautions(P. 16) ● When starting the computer, log on as a member of Administrators.
Installation Using the Installer If you could not confirm the connection between the device and the computer, click "Open details." If the following screen is displayed, turn the device off, then reconnect the USB cable and turn the device on again.
Installation Using the Installer 8 Click [Exit]. 9 Install the software according to the instructions on the screen. 10 Eject the DVD-ROM, select [Restart Computer Now (Recommended)], and click [Restart]. If installed correctly, an MF driver or software icon is displayed in the locations shown next. If the icon is not displayed, uninstall the MF driver or software and reinstall it. For a printer driver or fax driver: Windows Control Panel > [Devices and Printers].
Installation Using the Installer [Custom Installation] From the DVD-ROM (USB Connection) This explains the procedure for installing for a device connected by USB with [Custom Installation] from the supplied DVD-ROM. With this procedure, you can specify which software and manuals you want to install. Prerequisites ● System Requirements(P. 15) ● Installation Preparations and Precautions(P. 16) ● When starting the computer, log on as a member of Administrators.
Installation Using the Installer 7 When the following screen appears, connect the device and computer with a USB cable → turn on the device. If you could not confirm the connection between the device and the computer, click "Open details." If the following screen is displayed, turn the device off, then reconnect the USB cable and turn the device on again.
Installation Using the Installer 8 9 Click [Exit]. If you selected MF Scan Utility, check the instructions on the screen → click [Next] if you want to continue with the installation. 10 Select a language → click [Next]. 11 Install the software according to the instructions on the screen → click [Next]. 12 Eject the DVD-ROM, select [Restart Computer Now (Recommended)], and click [Restart]. If installed correctly, an MF driver or software icon is displayed in the locations shown next.
Installation Using the Installer [Start] menu > App or program list > [Canon] folder > [MF Scan Utility] folder For other software or electronic manuals: Taskbar or [Desktop] screen Related Topics About the MF Driver and MF Scan Utility(P. 9) Uninstalling the MF Driver(P.
Installation Using the Installer Installing a Downloaded MF Driver (Network Connection) This explains the procedure for installing the newest version of the MF driver using an installer downloaded from the web site. It automatically searches for devices on the network and installs the MF driver. Install with this procedure when the MF driver included in the supplied DVD-ROM is not compatible with the operating system of the computer you are using. Prerequisites ● System Requirements(P.
Installation Using the Installer 5 Select the device you are using → click [Next]. NOTE ● If the device is not displayed in [Device List], check the connection state between the computer and device and the IP address settings, and click [Update Device List]. If the device is still not displayed, click [Search by IP Address] → enter the IP address of the device → click [OK]. For the IP address confirmation method, refer to the manual of the device.
Installation Using the Installer When test printing: select the check box of the driver 9 Click [Exit]. If installed correctly, an MF driver icon is displayed in the locations shown next. If the icon is not displayed, uninstall the MF driver and reinstall it. For a printer driver or fax driver: Windows Control Panel > [Devices and Printers]. For a scanner driver: Windows Control Panel > [Scanners and Cameras]. Related Topics About the MF Driver and MF Scan Utility(P. 9) Uninstalling the MF Driver(P.
Installation Using the Installer Installing a Downloaded MF Driver (USB Connection) This explains the procedure for installing the newest version of the MF driver using an installer downloaded from the web site. It installs the MF driver to a device connected by USB. Install with this procedure when the MF driver included in the supplied DVD-ROM is not compatible with the operating system of the computer you are using. Prerequisites ● System Requirements(P.
Installation Using the Installer 6 When the following screen appears, connect the device and computer with a USB cable → turn on the device.
Installation Using the Installer If you could not confirm the connection between the device and the computer, click "Open details." If the following screen is displayed, turn the device off, then reconnect the USB cable and turn the device on again. 7 Click [Exit]. If installed correctly, an MF driver icon is displayed in the locations shown next. If the icon is not displayed, uninstall the MF driver and reinstall it. For a printer driver or fax driver: Windows Control Panel > [Devices and Printers].
Installation Using the Installer Installing MF Scan Utility This explains the procedure for downloading the newest MF Scan Utility from the web site and installing it. Install with this procedure when the MF Scan Utility included in the supplied DVD-ROM is not compatible with the operating system of the computer you are using. Prerequisites ● System Requirements(P. 15) ● Installation Preparations and Precautions(P. 16) ● When starting the computer, log on as a member of Administrators.
Installation Without Using the Installer Installation Without Using the Installer Installation Without Using the Installer ............................................................................................ 41 Installing by Specifying an inf File ..................................................................................................................... 42 Installing Using a WSD Port ..........................................................................................................
Installation Without Using the Installer Installation Without Using the Installer This explains the procedure for installing the driver without using the usual installer. Installing by Specifying an inf File(P. 42) Installing Using a WSD Port(P.
Installation Without Using the Installer Installing by Specifying an inf File You can install a driver by specifying an inf file with the add printer function of Windows. The following explanation will be given with respect to installation with a standard TCP/IP port. Prerequisites ● When starting the computer, logon as a member of Administrators. ● Confirm the IP address of the device. ● Prepare the inf file. Acquire the driver from the Canon web site (http://www.canon.
Installation Without Using the Installer The installed device is displayed in [Devices and Printers] in the Windows Control Panel.
Installation Without Using the Installer Installing Using a WSD Port This explains the procedure for searching for devices on a network from Windows and installing a printer using a WSD (Web Services on Devices) port. Prerequisites ● Installing by Specifying an inf File(P. 42) Specify a temporary port ([LPT1] etc.) and install the printer driver. Procedures 1 Display [Devices and Printers] → Click [Add a device]. 2 Select the target device → click [Next].
Uninstallation Uninstallation Uninstallation .................................................................................................................................................... 46 Uninstalling the MF Driver .................................................................................................................................. 47 Uninstalling MF Scan Utility ............................................................................................................................
Uninstallation Uninstallation This explains the procedure for uninstalling MF drivers and software that are no longer needed. Uninstalling the MF Driver(P. 47) Uninstalling MF Scan Utility(P. 49) Uninstall Method for Software(P.
Uninstallation Uninstalling the MF Driver This explains the procedure for uninstalling the MF driver. Perform this procedure if an MF driver has become unnecessary. There are two methods for uninstalling: uninstalling from Windows, and using the uninstaller. If you cannot find the MF driver in the Windows screen, you can uninstall using the uninstaller. Prerequisites ● MF driver installation ● When starting the computer, log on as a member of Administrators.
Uninstallation \Canon\CanonMF ● When using the file in the folder of the driver you have acquired Use the following file in the folder corresponding to the driver and environment. misc\DelDrv.exe 2 When the uninstaller is displayed, click [Uninstall]. 3 If the confirm deletion message is displayed, click [Yes].
Uninstallation Uninstalling MF Scan Utility This explains the procedure for uninstalling only the MF Scan Utility if the MF Scan Utility is no longer needed. Prerequisites ● MF Scan Utility installation ● When starting the computer, log on as a member of Administrators. ● [Desktop] screen display (when using Windows 8.1) Procedures 1 Start the uninstaller of the driver. In Windows 10 (1) Display [Settings] > [Apps] > [Apps & features].
Uninstallation Uninstall Method for Software If software installed at the same time as the MF driver is no longer needed, you can uninstall the software by the following method. Uninstall the various types of software from [Programs and Features] or [Add or remove programs] in Windows after logging on with an Administrator account.
Appendix Appendix Appendix ............................................................................................................................................................... 52 Creating a Shortcut to the Online Manual ......................................................................................................... 53 Installing the Shortcut to the Online Manual ..................................................................................................
Appendix Appendix Contains additional information about the printer driver, such as restrictions, etc. Creating a Shortcut to the Online Manual(P.
Appendix Creating a Shortcut to the Online Manual You can create a shortcut on your desktop to the website where online manuals for Canon products are available. Installing the Shortcut to the Online Manual(P. 54) Uninstalling the Shortcut to the Online Manual(P.
Appendix Installing the Shortcut to the Online Manual This explains the procedure for installing a shortcut to the website where online manuals for Canon products are available. 1 Insert the supplied DVD-ROM into your computer. 2 Click [Custom Installation]. If the DVD-ROM menu is not displayed, click the subsequent "Open details." Start the installer by following the procedure below. - If a message prompting you to insert a DVD-ROM is displayed or if Windows Explorer is displayed: Execute [MInst.exe].
Appendix Uninstalling the Shortcut to the Online Manual If the shortcut to the website where online manuals for Canon products are available is no longer necessary, uninstall it according to the following procedure. 1 Insert the supplied DVD-ROM into your computer. 2 Click [Start Software Programs]. If the DVD-ROM menu is not displayed, click the subsequent "Open details." Start the installer by following the procedure below.
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