Preface P.2 2 Installing the Machine P.4 3 Connecting to a Computer and Installing the Drivers P.12 4 Configuring and Connecting the Fax P.24 Read this guide first. Please read this guide before operating this product. The remarks for important safety instructions are described in the Basic Operation Guide. After you finish reading the Starter Guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Checking the Supplied Accessories Confirm that all the supplied accessories are contained in the box. If an item is missing or damaged, please contact the Canon Authorized Service Facilities or the Canon Customer Care Center. Machine Unit Telephone Cable Power Cord The toner cartridge is already installed.
Checking the Supplied Accessories Included Documents Printed Manuals Sta This manual Starter Guide Wireless LAN Setting Guide Basic Operation Guide This manual describes the configuration and software installation. (MF4890dw/MF4880dw Only) This manual describes the basic use of the machine. This manual explains the wireless LAN setup procedures and troubleshooting during the setup.
Removing the Packing Materials Remove all the packing materials, such as orange tape. Packing materials may change in form or placement, or may be added or removed without prior notice. 1 2 3 1 2 Do not remove this packing material yet.
Removing the Packing Materials 4 Check! Are all the packing materials removed? Tape Packing Material with tape Packing Material Do not place the machine near the following: • Alcohol, paint thinner, or other flammable substances ▶ If flammable substances come into contact with electrical parts inside the machine, this may result in a fire or electrical shock. • Any medical equipment ▶ Radio wave emitted from this machine may interfere with medical equipment.
Preparing the Toner Cartridge 1 2 1 2 5 6 The plastic part is also a packing material. Be sure to remove it. 9 10 Left Side Protrusions Right Side Protrusions 2 The length of the tape is approximately 20" (50 cm). 6 1 Fit the protrusions on each side of the toner cartridge, and then slide the toner cartridge into the machine.
Preparing the Toner Cartridge 3 4 7 8 Shake 5 to 6 times. Place on a flat surface.
Loading Paper 1 2 Spread the paper guides a little wider than the width and length of the paper. 4 5 Adjust the paper guides tightly to the width and length of the paper. Loading Paper Other than Letter Size The procedure here is for loading Letter size paper. To load paper other than Letter size, such as Legal or Statement, see “Loading Paper Other than Letter Size” (P.29) after finishing the initial settings.
Loading Paper 3 Load Limit Guide Check! Push until the edge of the paper stack meets the back of the paper cassette. Make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the load limit guide. Use the paper stopper when printing. Pull out the paper stopper to prevent the paper from falling out of the output tray. Lift the paper stopper. Push out the output tray extension, and then pull it out.
Connecting the Power Cord Do not connect the USB cable. Connect the cable when installing the software. 1 2 Make sure that the machine is OFF turned OFF. 4 Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight a language, and then press [OK]. 5 Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight a region, and then press [OK]. Language English French Portuguese Spanish 7 Enter the date and time, and then press [OK]. Current Time Set.
Connecting the Power Cord 3 ON 6 Press [OK]. Open toner cover;see if orange packing material is removed. Check that tape/tabs are removed from toner cartridge. Next Next 9 Yes Connect to the computer via a wireless LAN immediately. Check that paper is loaded in Drawer 1. Next Confirm the screen, and then press [OK]. Connect to the computer via a wired LAN Proceed to the next page. Start from step 3 on P.4 in the Wireless LAN Setting Guide.
Connecting to the Computer Check! Choosing the Method to Connect the Machine to the Computer First, you need to decide on the method you would like to connect your machine to the computer. Choose from the following three options. Windows Connecting via a Wired LAN Macintosh You can connect the machine to the computer through a wired router. Use the LAN cables to connect the machine to the wired router (or hub).
Connecting to the Computer 1 Wired LAN Connection Check the following first. Windows Are the computer and the router (or hub) properly connected using a LAN cable? Internet Router For details, see the instruction manual provided with your network device, or contact the manufacturer. LAN Cable Have the network settings on the computer been complete? If the computer is not properly configured, you may not use the wired LAN connection even after completing the following settings.
Connecting to the Computer 3 Wired LAN Connection Install the software. Windows Install the MF Drivers and the MF Toolbox. Make sure that the machine is turned ON, and log on to Windows as a user with administrative privileges. Shut down all applications that are running. See the e-Manual for details about installation. NOTE • If you are operating in the IPv6 environment, you may not install the software following the procedures below. See “Installing the MF Drivers on the WSD Network” in the e-Manual.
Connecting to the Computer 1 Wired LAN Connection Check the following first. Macintosh Are the computer and the router (or hub) properly connected using a LAN cable? Internet Router For details, see the instruction manual provided with your network device, or contact the manufacturer. LAN Cable Has the network settings on the computer been complete? If the computer is not properly configured, you may not use the wired LAN connection even after completing the following settings.
Connecting to the Computer 3 Wired LAN Connection Install the software. Macintosh Install the MF drivers for Macintosh. It requires Mac OS X 10.5.8 version or later. The installation screen varies depending on the version of Mac OS X. This operation is for Macintosh. If using Windows, proceed to P.14. ▲ Insert the User Software CD-ROM and double-click the CD-ROM icon. ▼ ◀ Click! • Installing the drivers is now complete. Continued with registratiion operations on the desktop.
Connecting to the Computer Connecting with the manual setting ◀ Click! ◀ Select ◀ Click! • [IPP (Internet Printing Protocol)] is not supported. • If you are using Mac OS X 10.5.8, click [+], select [CanonMF4800] or [CanonMF4700] from the dialog box displayed, and then proceed to next step.. ▼ ▼ ◀ ◀ Enter Click! ◀ ◀ Select ◀ Select Select ◀ ▼ Click! Select a printer name for which [Bonjour] is displayed in the [Kind] or [Connection] column. ◀ Select If you are using Mac OS X 10.5.
Connecting to the Computer Macintosh ◀ Click! Check that this machine is added. ◀ ◀ Click! • If you are using Mac OS X 10.5.x, select [Select a driver to use] and the corresponding driver from [Print Using], and then click [Add]. ▼ 18 Computer connection via the wired LAN is now complete. Proceed to P.24 to configure the fax.
Connecting to the Computer 1 USB Connection Install the software. Windows Install the MF Drivers and the MF Toolbox. Make sure that the machine is turned ON, and log on to Windows as a user with administrative privileges. Shut down all applications that are running. See the e-Manual for details about installation. Do not connect the USB cable yet. Connect the USB cable after installing the MF Drivers and the MF Toolbox.
Connecting to the Computer 2 USB Connection Connect the USB cable. Windows After installing the software, such as MF Driver, connect the USB cable. Make sure the software is installed first. Square Connector Connect to the machine. Flat Connector Connect to the computer. Computer connection via the USB is now complete. Proceed to P.24 to configure the fax.
Connecting to the Computer 1 USB Connection Install the software. Macintosh Install the MF drivers for Macintosh. It requires Mac OS X 10.5.8 version or later. The installation screen varies depending on the version of Mac OS X. This operation is for Macintosh. If using Windows, proceed to P.19 Do not connect the USB cable yet. Connect the USB cable after installing the MF Drivers and the MF Toolbox.
Connecting to the Computer 2 USB Connection Connect the USB cable. Macintosh After installing the software, such as MF Driver, connect the USB cable. Make sure the software is installed first. Square Connector Connect to the machine. Flat Connector Connect to the computer. Computer connection via the USB is now complete. Proceed to P.24 to configure the fax.
Connecting to the Computer 1 Preface 2 Installing the Machine 3 Connecting to a Computer and Installing the Drivers 4 Configuring and Connecting the Fax 23
Configuring the Fax Set Up 1 Register the Fax Number and Unit Name Register unit name. (Sender name, company name, etc.) *Next Screen: Press OK Register Unit Name ABC Entry Mode: A Perform fax setup? Set up Now Set up Later • If you select , the receive mode will be set to . • To reconfigure the settings, select [Menu] → → . Register the unit telephone number for this machine. *Next Screen: Press OK Register Unit Tel No.
Configuring the Fax Receive Mode That Fits Your Purpose Check! Choose a receive mode that meets your purpose from the following receive modes. The receive mode will be used to configure the setting in "Selecting the Fax Receive Mode" (P.26). Use for Fax Only/No Voice Calls You can use only for fax and may not use for voice calls. You do not need to connect the external telephone. Fax Receive Mode ⇒ Auto Mainly Use for Voice Calls/Almost Not Use for Fax Connect an external phone to receive calls.
Configuring the Fax Set Up 2 Selecting the Fax Receive Mode Set the receive mode that you confirmed in "Receive Mode That Fits Your Purpose" (P.25). Set the RX mode. Answer the following questions to select the appropriate mode.
Configuring the Fax Connecting the Telephone Line Set Up 3 End Fax Setup Guide? You cannot use the fax function if it is not properly connected. Yes No Press [◀] to highlight . B A Setting is complete. Turn the main power OFF and ON. OK Turn OFF the machine. To an analog telephone line Wait for at least 10 seconds. Connect if necessary Telephone (answering machine) Turn ON the machine. The machine will restart, and the telephone line type will be automatically set*.
Appendix Checking the IP Address You can check the IP address of the machine. Use it when you need to enter the IP address during the configuration or registration. IP Address 192.168.0.215 • The IP address is displayed. Press [Status Monitor/Cancel] to close the screen. Status Monitor/Cancel Copy Job Status Fax Job Status/Hist... Print Job Status Network Information • Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight .
Appendix Loading Paper Other than Letter Size To load paper other than Letter size, such as Legal or Statement, see “Loading Paper” (P.8) and the following procedure after finishing the initial settings. Paper Settings MP Tray 1 Drawer 1 Load Limit Guide • Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight the paper source to load paper, and then press [OK]. • Load the paper into the paper cassette. • Make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the load limit guides.
Appendix Loading Paper that Is Longer than the Length of the Paper Cassette Lift the dust cover extension after loading paper. Loading Envelopes or Paper with a Letterhead “Loading Envelopes or Paper with a Letterhead” in the Basic Operation Guide.
Appendix Using the e-Manual The e-Manual is an electronic manual document that is displayed on the computer. All features of the machine are categorized by subject, and you can quickly view the information you need by using its search function. Use the e-Manual as a reference. Click to refer to the contents, glossary, and how to use the e-Manual. Click to view precautions when using Macintosh. Enter a keyword that you want to search to quickly find the information.
Appendix Windows Installing in a Windows Environment Insert the User Software CD-ROM in your computer. Click [Custom Installation]*. Click [Next]. Select only the [Manuals] check box. Click [Install]. Click [Yes]. Click [Exit]. Click [Next]. Macintosh Installing in a Macintosh Environment Insert the User Software CD-ROM in your computer. Open the [Documents] folder. Drag and drop the [MF Guide] folder into a location where you want to save it.
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Entering Text During the setup or initial configuration, you may need to enter letters and numbers. Use [▲], [▼], [◀], [▶], numeric keys, and [OK] to enter text. OK ▼▲◀ ▶ Numeric Key Numeric Clear C keys Entry Mode (See below on how to change the Entry mode) @.-_/ <12> 1 ABC abc 2 DEF def 3 GHI ghi 4 JKL jkl 5 MNO mno 6 PQRS pqrs 7 TUV tuv 8 WXYZ wxyz 9 (Not available) 0 - .
Contacting the Service Center When you have a problem with your machine, refer to “Troubleshooting” in the Basic Operation Guide or the e-Manual first. If you cannot solve the problem after referring the manuals, contact the Canon Authorized Service Facilities or the Canon Customer Care Center. Canon Customer Care Center 1-800-OK-CANON (U.S.A./Canada) U.S.A Monday through Friday From 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. EST Canada Monday through Friday From 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. EST http://www.canon.ca/ CANON INC.