Page 1 Color imageCLASS MF8170c Software Guide...
Page 2: Manuals For The Machine
Network Connectivity and Setup Instructions Model Name • H12297 (Color imageCLASS MF8170c) To view the manual in PDF format, Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader/Acrobat is required. If Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader/Acrobat is not installed on your system, please download it from the Adobe Systems Incorporated website (http://www.adobe.com).
Page 3: How This Manual Is Organized
PC Faxing Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Chapter 6 Appendix Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free of inaccuracies and omissions. However, as we are constantly improving our products, if you need an exact specification, please contact Canon.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface ............ix How to Use This Manual .
Page 5 Opening the Printing Preferences or Properties Dialog Box ... 2-4 From the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) Folder ......2-5 Opening the Properties Dialog Box .
Page 6 Setting the Scanning Function for [B&W Start] or [Color Start] ...3-3 Setting Up [Start] to Operate in a Different Way from [Save] ....3-3 Setting Up [B&W Start] or [Color Start] in the [Settings] Dialog Box .
Page 7 Canon Cover Sheet Editor ........
Page 8 Arranging Objects ......... .4-62 Specifying Grid Options .
Page 9: Preface
Thank you for purchasing the Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the product in order to familiarize yourself with its capabilities, and to make the most of its many functions. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Page 10: Displays Used In This Manual
Displays Used in This Manual Screen shots of computer operation screens used in this manual may differ from the ones you actually see depending on the model or options that come with your machine. Abbreviations Used in This Manual In this manual, product names and model names are abbreviated as follows: ®...
Page 11: Legal Notices
Legal Notices Trademarks Canon, the Canon Logo and imageCLASS are trademarks of Canon USA, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or in other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Page 12: Installation
Installation This chapter explains the procedure to install the drivers and software on your computer. Once the corresponding drivers are installed, you can print, fax and scan from your computer. System Requirements The drivers can be installed and used in the following system environments. ■...
Page 13 Windows Me Windows 2000* Professional Windows XP* Windows Server 2003 * Log on as a user account with administrator privileges is recommended. NOTE The USB 2.0 Hi Speed connection requires a PC equipped with a CPU faster than 300 MHz and more than 64 MB of RAM and with Windows XP SP1 installed, or with a CPU faster than 133 MHz and more than 64 MB of RAM and with Windows 2000 SP4 installed.
Page 14: Where To Find Help
- Select the desired item ➞ press [F1]. ■ Canon Support Center If the above Help does not provide the information you need, please contact the Canon Support Center at 1-800-828-4040 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday and 10:00 A.M.
Page 15: Installing Software On Your Computer
Installing Software on Your Computer This section provides installation procedure of drivers to use the Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c as a network or a local printer, fax and a local scanner (connected directly to your computer). When installing the drivers, follow the steps shown in the [MF8100 Series Setup] screen.
Page 16: To Use The Machine As A Local Printer
To Use the Machine as a Local Printer Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The [MF8100 Series Setup] screen appears. Install the software following steps 1, 2 and 3 in the [Install Drivers] screen. [MF8100 Series Setup] screen If the [MF8100 Series Setup] screen is not displayed, on the Windows desktop, click [start] ➞...
Page 17: Step 1 Install The Mf Drivers (Usb Connection)
Step 1 Install the MF Drivers (USB Connection) In the [MF8100 Series Setup] screen, click [USB Connection]. Click [Install Drivers]. Click [Install MF Drivers]. Installing Software on Your Computer...
Page 18 Read the License Agreement ➞ click [Yes]. Click [Exit]. NOTE If you are using Windows 98/Me, a message recommending you to restart your computer may appear. In this case, continue installing after restarting your computer. Installing Software on Your Computer...
Page 19: Step 2 Install The Mf Toolbox
Step 2 Install the MF Toolbox In the [Install Drivers] screen, click [Install MF Toolbox]. If you have closed the [Install Drivers] screen, on the Windows desktop, click [start] ➞ [My Computer] (Windows 98/Me/2000: double-click [My Computer]). Open the CD-ROM icon ➞ double-click [Setup(Setup.exe)]. If you are installing from a copy saved on a network or hard disk, double-click [Setup(Setup.exe)] in the copy.
Page 20 Click [Continue]. Read the License Agreement ➞ click [Yes]. When the [Choose Destination Location] dialog box appears, click [Next >]. Installing Software on Your Computer...
Page 21: Step 3 Connect The Usb Cable
Click [Next >]. Click [Exit]. Step 3 Connect the USB Cable Make sure that the machine is turned on. Connect the USB cable after MF Toolbox installation. Connect the USB cable to the machine and computer USB port. When you connect the USB cable to the computer, the machine is automatically detected as a new hardware.
Page 22: Install Accompanying Applications
Install Accompanying Applications To install the accompanying applications, in the [MF8100 Series Setup] screen, click [Install Applications]. You can also install it later. Read User’s Manual To read the PDF manual on the CD-ROM, click [Read Manuals] on the [MF8100 Series Setup] screen.
Page 23: To Use The Machine As A Network Printer (Network Connection)
To Use the Machine as a Network Printer (Network Connection) IMPORTANT The machine needs to be restarted for the specified settings to become effective. To restart the machine, disconnect the power cord, wait for at least 10 seconds, and connect the power cord again.
Page 24 to select <1.DHCP>, <2.BOOTP>, or <3.RARP> ➞ Press press [Set]. IP ADDRESS AUTO. 1.DHCP Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the standby display. Restart the machine by disconnecting the power cord, and then reconnecting it. ■ To specify an IP address manually (static allocation): to select <OFF>...
Page 25 Enter the subnet mask using the numeric keys ➞ press [Set]. Write down the subnet mask you entered: SUBNET MASK 000.000.000.000 Press LAN SETTINGS 4.DEFAULT GATEWAY Enter the default gateway address using the numeric keys ➞ press [Set]. Write down the gateway address you entered: DEFAULT GATEWAY 000.000.000.000 Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the standby display.
Page 26: Step 2 Connecting The Machine To A Network
Step 2 Connecting the Machine to a Network Connect a Category 5 rated (Cat 5) twisted-pair LAN cable to the 10Base-T/100Base-TX port on the back of the machine. Connect the other end of the cable to a network router or a hub. Step 3 Checking Network Settings Press [Menu] ➞...
Page 27: Step 4 Install The Mf Network Drivers (Network Connection)
Step 4 Install the MF Network Drivers (Network Connection) NOTE For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, log on as Administrator to install the software. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The [MF8100 Series Setup] screen appears. Install the software following steps in the [Install Drivers] screen. In the [MF8100 Series Setup] screen, click [Network Connection].
Page 28 Click [Next >]. [License Agreement] screen appears, then click [Yes]. 1-17 Installing Software on Your Computer...
Page 29 Select the target machine in the Device List ➞ click [Next >]. NOTE If the target machine is not listed in the Device List, click [Search by IP Address] and enter the IP address ➞ click [OK]. If you do not know the machine’s IP address, see Checking Network Settings on p.
Page 30 Select the default printer or fax ➞ click [Next >]. Select the driver type (Printer and/or Fax) ➞ click [Next >]. Click [Exit]. NOTE When a screen prompting you to restart your computer is appeared instead of the screen above, select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] or [No, I will restart my computer later.] and then click [Exit].
Page 31: Checking Installation
[Control Panel] ➞ double-click the [Scanners and Cameras] icon). Make sure the corresponding scanner driver name or icon is displayed. If the [Canon MF Toolbox 4.7] icon is displayed on the Windows desktop, installation of the MF Toolbox 4.7 has been successful.
Page 32: Uninstalling And Reinstalling The Software
To close the MF Toolbox, click [X] at the top right of the MF Toolbox window. Click [start] on the Windows task bar ➞ [(All) Programs] ➞ [Canon] ➞ [MF Toolbox 4.7] ➞ [Uninstall Toolbox]. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Page 33: Removing The Mf Drivers
Removing the MF Drivers Click [start] on the Windows task bar ➞ [(All) Programs] ➞ [Canon] ➞ [MF Drivers] ➞ [Uninstall Drivers]. The [MF Drivers Uninstaller] dialog box appears. Select the corresponding printer ➞ click [Perform]. The confirmation message dialog box appears.
Page 34: Printing
Printing This chapter explains the procedure to print a document from a Windows application. If you want to change print settings, you can access the properties dialog box of the printer driver. Printing a Document Load paper in the cassette or the multi-purpose tray. For details on loading paper, see Chapter 2, “Paper Handling,”...
Page 35 Select the command to print. In most cases, click [Print] from the [File] menu. The [Print] dialog box appears. From the [Select Printer] list box or the [Name] pull-down list in the [Print] dialog box, select the printer to be used. Click [Preferences] or [Properties].
Page 36: Canceling Printing
Canceling Printing Open the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) folder. Click [start] on the Windows task bar ➞ select [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/ 2000: [Start] ➞ [Settings] ➞ [Printers]). Double-click the corresponding printer driver icon. Right click the print job ➞ click [Cancel Printing]. NOTE You can also cancel a print job using [Status Monitor] on the operation panel of the machine.
Page 37: Changing Print Settings
The properties dialog box enables you to set up the printer configuration and configure the print settings for all Windows applications. The printing preferences dialog box enables you to specify the default settings for the printing options available when you print with the Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c (only for Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003). •...
Page 38: From The [Printers And Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) Folder
Click [Preferences] or [Properties]. The [Printing Preferences] or [Canon MF8100 Series Properties] dialog box appears. From the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) Folder Opening the Properties Dialog Box Open the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) folder. Click [start] on the Windows task bar ➞ select [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/ 2000: [Start] ➞...
Page 39: Windows 98/Me Properties
Windows 98/Me Properties NOTE The screens shown below are displayed when you open [Canon MF8100 Series Properties] from the [Printers] folder. General Tab Lets you print a test page or define separator pages. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information.
Page 40: Details Tab
Details Tab Specifies the printer port and time-out settings. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. ■ Spool Settings The installer sets the following defaults. Windows 98/Me Properties...
Page 41: Color Management Tab
Color Management Tab Associates color profiles with your color printer. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. Sharing Tab Specifies the printer sharing settings. This tab sheet is available only when the printer sharing is enabled (see p. 2-63). Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information.
Page 42: Page Setup Tab
Page Setup Tab Specifies the page settings including the paper size, scaling, number of copies, orientation, number of pages per sheet, etc. For information on [Profile] and [Output Method], refer to "Profiles," on p. 2-24. Default settings depend on the country/region of purchase. Preview image Displays the image with the currently selected settings reflected.
Page 43 [Copies] [Orientation] [Page Layout] NOTE • • [Manual Scaling] Reduces or enlarges the original page size. Selecting this check box [Page Order] 2-10 Windows 98/Me Properties Specifies the number of copies to be printed (1 to 99). Selects the direction of printing relative to the paper ([Portrait] or [Landscape]).
Page 44 [Watermark] Inserts the selected watermark to be printed on each page. 8 types of watermark are available as default: - CONFIDENTIAL - COPY - DRAFT - FILE COPY - FINAL - PRELIMINARY - PROOF - TOP SECRET Selecting this check box enables [Edit Watermark] to add a watermark. NOTE This option is disabled when [Page Layout] is set to [Poster].
Page 45 ■ Edit Watermark Clicking [Edit Watermark] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Edit Watermark] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to insert a text string as a watermark onto pages. This option is enabled only when the [Watermark] check box is selected in the [Page Setup] tab sheet (see p.
Page 46 List] box. You can specify the name, width, and height of each size. Up to 50 custom paper sizes can be defined. NOTE This setting is not available when the [Canon MF8100 Series Properties] dialog box is opened from a Windows application. ] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Custom...
Page 47: Layout Options
[Paper List] [Name of Custom Paper Size] [Unit] [Paper Size] NOTE Be sure that [Width] does not exceed [Height] when specifying the values. [Register] [Delete] NOTE You cannot delete a pre-defined paper size. ■ Layout Options Clicking [Layout Options…] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Layout Options] dialog box.
Page 48: Finishing Tab
[Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values. Finishing Tab Specifies the finishing settings for the printed pages including the collating and binding. For information on [Profile] and [Output Method], refer to "Profiles," on p. 2-24. [Binding Location] Selects a binding location for the printed pages. …...
Page 49 ■ Gutter Settings Clicking [Gutter…] in the [Finishing] tab sheet opens the [Gutter Settings] dialog box. [Gutter] ■ Finishing Details Clicking [Finishing Details...] in the [Finishing] tab sheet opens the [Finishing Details] dialog box. [Rotate Print Data 180 Degrees] [Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values. 2-16 Windows 98/Me Properties Specifies the gutter width in a range between 0.0 and 1.2 in (0 and 30...
Page 50: Paper Source Tab
Paper Source Tab Specifies the paper source settings including the paper type. For more information on [Profile] and [Output Method], refer to "Profiles," on p. 2-24. [Paper Source] Specifies the paper Source. [Paper Type] Specifies the type of paper to be used as follow. Printed Paper Plain Paper (17 lb to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m...
Page 51: Quality Tab
Quality Tab Specifies the settings for print quality including the resolution and contrast. For more information on [Profile] and [Output Method], refer to "Profiles," on p. 2-24. [Objective] [Details…] [Color Mode] [Manual Color Settings] [Color Settings…] Click this button after selecting the Manual Color Settings check box to NOTE This option is enabled only when [Manual Color Settings] is selected.
Page 52: Detailed Settings
■ Detailed Settings … Clicking [Details ] in the [Quality] tab sheet opens the [Detailed Settings] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to specify the detailed settings for print quality. [Gradation] You can select gradation when you print images in halftones. Normal Performs a normal print job by processing black and white.
Page 53 [Monochrome Halftones] [Enable Image Correction] [Toner Save] [Gray Compensation] [Prioritize Printing of Colored Lines and Text] ■ Color Settings Clicking [Color Settings] in the [Quality] tab sheet opens the [Color Settings] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to control the brightness and contrast of images. This function is enabled only when [Manual Color Setting] is selected in the [Quality] tab sheet (see p.
Page 54 ● Color Adjustment Tab [Preview] Displays the image with the currently selected brightness and contrast reflected. [Original] Displays the original image. [Adjustment Grid] Adjust color by moving [Preview image] at the center of the Adjustment Grid from side to side or up and down. [Adjusted Position] Indicates with X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) the position of Preview Icon after adjustment.
Page 55 ● Matching Tab [Matching Mode] You can specify the procedure for color correction. NOTE All the settings in the Color Adjustment sheet and Monitor Profile, Gamma, and Use CanoFine in the Matching sheet become disabled when ICM Mode is selected. 2-22 Windows 98/Me Properties Driver Matching Mode:...
Page 56 [Matching Method]Specifies the matching method by assigning highest priority when the Driver Matching Mode is selected in the Matching Mode box. Perceptual [Monitor Color Matched]: Gives priority to matching the hue of the color on the monitor with the color of the printed output. Perceptual [Photographic]: Gives priority to color hue in matching and generates the colors on the monitor.
Page 57: Profiles
Profiles A registered combination of settings for the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source] and [Quality] tab sheets is referred to as a profile. The profile function commonly provided in each of these tab sheets enables you to add, edit, and select a profile, which facilitates your print jobs.
Page 58 [Print] Executes a normal print job. [Edit and Preview] Saves the data in the Canon Page Composer dialog box. If you open [Canon MF8100 Series Properties] from the [Printers] folder and select the [Edit and Preview] mode, you click this button, the [Edit and Preview] mode is locked.
Page 59: Add Profile
■ Add Profile Clicking (Add Profile) opens the [Add Profile] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to register a new profile with the current settings. You can add up to 50 new profiles. [Name] [Icon] [Comment] [View Settings] ■ Edit Profile Clicking (Edit Profile) opens the [Edit Profile] dialog box.
Page 60 [Profile List] Displays the list of registered profiles. [View Settings] Click this button to display the View Settings dialog box. This dialog box allows you to view and confirm all of the current page settings in a listed form (see p. 2-28). Moves the profile selected in the [Profile List] one position up.
Page 61: View Settings
NOTE When one of the pre-defined profiles is selected, this button is disabled. [Apply Settings from Application] ■ View Settings Clicking [View Settings] opens the [View Settings] dialog box. This dialog box displays the current settings in the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source] and [Quality] tab sheets.
Page 62: Windows 2000/Xp/Server 2003 Properties And Printing Preferences
This dialog box enables you to specify the default settings for the printing options available when you print on the Canon MF8170c. Properties The [Canon MF8100 Series Properties] dialog box contains several tab sheets that enable you to set up the printer configuration and configure the print settings. NOTE •...
Page 63: General Tab
General Tab Lets you print a test page and define printing preferences. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. 2-30 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences...
Page 64: Sharing Tab
Sharing Tab Specifies the printer sharing settings. This tab sheet is available only when the printer sharing is enabled (see p. 2-63). Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. 2-31 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences...
Page 65: Ports Tab
Ports Tab Specifies the port to which the printer is attached. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. 2-32 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences...
Page 66: Advanced Tab
Advanced Tab Specifies the settings for print spooling. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. NOTE [Spool print documents so program finishes printing faster] and [Start printing immediately] are set automatically when you install the printer driver. Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences 2-33...
Page 67: Color Management Tab
Color Management Tab Associates color profiles with your color printer. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. 2-34 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences...
Page 68: Security Tab
Security Tab Specifies security settings. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information. 2-35 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences...
Page 69: Profile Tab
Profile Tab Enables you to add, edit, and select a profile to be applied to print jobs. [Profile List] [Name] [Comment] [View Settings] [Add…] [Edit…] NOTE When one of the pre-defined profile ([Default Settings], [2 on 1], [B&W Documents] or [Confidential]) is selected in [Profile List], this button is disabled. 2-36 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences Displays the list of registered profiles.
Page 70 [Delete] Removes the selected profile from [Profile List]. NOTE When one of the pre-defined profiles is selected, this button is disabled. [Import…] Enables you to import profile information from a file. [Export…] Enables you to export the selected profile information to a file. NOTE When one of the pre-defined profiles is selected, this button is disabled.
Page 71: Add/Edit Profile
Add/Edit Profile Clicking [Add] or [Edit] opens the [Add/Edit Profiles] dialog box which enables you to register new profiles and edit existing profiles. This dialog box has five tab sheets. ■ Attribution Tab The [Attribution] tab sheet enables you to specify attributions of the profile. [Name] [Icon] [Comment]...
Page 72: Printing Preferences
Specifies the print quality including resolution, brightness and contrast (see p. 2-49). Printing Preferences The [Canon MF8100 Series Printing Preferences] dialog box contains four tab sheets that enable you to specify the default print settings for every print job. NOTE •...
Page 73: Page Setup Tab
Page Setup Tab Specifies the page settings including the paper size, scaling, number of copies, orientation, number of pages per sheet, etc. For information on [Profile] and [Output Method], refer to "Profiles," on p. 2-55. Default settings depend on the country/region of purchase. Preview image [Page Size] [Output Size]...
Page 74 [Page Layout] Selects the number (1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 or 16) of original pages per sheet or [Poster] (2 x 2, 3 x 3 or 4 x 4 pages to comprise one sheet). When this option is set to anything other than [1 Page per Sheet] and [Poster], the original page size is reduced to fit the selected page layout when printed.
Page 75: Edit Watermark
[Layout Options…]Click this button to select options for printing dates, user name, page NOTE This option is disabled when [Page Layout] is set to [Poster]. [Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values. Edit Watermark Clicking [Edit Watermark] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Edit Watermark] dialog box.
Page 76 List] box. You can specify the name, width, and height of each size. NOTE This setting is available only when you open the [Canon MF8100 Series Printing Preferences] dialog box from the [Printers and Faxes] folder (in Windows 98/Me/2000, [Printers]).
Page 77 [Paper List] [Name of Custom Paper Size] [Unit] [Paper Size] NOTE Be sure that [Width] does not exceed [Height] when specifying the values. [Register] NOTE To register a new custom paper size, be sure to log on as a member of Administrators (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003) or Power User (Windows 2000 only).
Page 78 ■ Layout Options Clicking [Layout Options] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Layout Options] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to print pages with a page frame, header, and footer. This option is disabled when [Page Layout] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet is set to [Poster] (see p.
Page 79: Finishing Tab
Finishing Tab Specifies the finishing settings for the printed pages including the collating and binding. For information on [Profile] and [Output Method], refer to "Profiles," on p. 2-55. [Binding Location] Selects a binding location for the printed pages. [Gutter…] [Finishing] [Finishing …...
Page 80 ■ Gutter Settings Clicking [Gutter...] in the [Finishing] tab sheets opens the [Gutter Settings] dialog box. [Gutter] Specifies the gutter width in a range between 0.0 and 1.2 in (0 and 30 mm). ■ Finishing Details Clicking [Finishing Details...] in the [Finishing] tab sheet opens the [Finishing Details] dialog box.
Page 81: Paper Source Tab
Paper Source Tab Specifies the paper source settings including the paper type. For more information on [Profile] and [Output Method], refer to "Profiles," on p. 2-55. [Paper Source] [Paper Type] [Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values. 2-48 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences Specifies the paper Source.
Page 82: Quality Tab
Quality Tab Specifies the settings for print quality including the resolution and contrast. For information on [Profile] and [Output Method], refer to "Profiles," on p. 2-55. [Objective] Selects the best setting for the print job according to document content. [Details…] Click this button to open the Detailed Settings for Object and make print quality settings (see p.
Page 83 [About] [Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values. ■ Detailed Settings Clicking [Details…] in the [Quality] tab sheet opens the [Detailed Settings] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to specify detailed settings for print quality. [Gradation] 2-50 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences...
Page 84 [Color Halftones] Select a dither pattern when you print data in color halftones. Resolution: Prints normal letters and photo images at high quality. You can print most image data to a very high quality by selecting this item. Gradation: Produces high-quality printing for image data that contains a lot of gradations for Graphics and Computer Graphics.
Page 85 ■ Color Settings Clicking [Color Settings] in the [Quality] tab sheet opens the [Color Settings] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to control the brightness and contrast of images. This function is enabled only when [Manual Color Settings] is selected in the [Quality] tab sheet (see p.
Page 86 ● Matching Tab [Matching Mode] Specifies the procedure for color correction. Driver Matching Mode: Processes color in the printer driver. The settings specified in Matching Method and Monitor Profile will be enabled. ICM Mode: Performs ICM function on Windows systems or in the application. Gamma Adjustment: Performs gamma adjustment with the gamma correction value specified in the Gamma box.
Page 87 [Matching Method]Specifies the matching method by assigning highest priority when the NOTE This option can be selected only when Driver Matching Mode or ICM Mode is selected for Matching Mode. [Monitor Profile] NOTE In the case where several gamma values are provided for one option, to obtain better results select the higher gamma value if the printed image is lighter than that of the monitor.
Page 88: Profiles
[Single-page Batch Processing] Processes multiple bitmaps on a page as a single data item when Use CanoFine is selected. [Enhanced Saturation] Emphasizes color intensity for CanoFine processing when Use CanoFine is selected. [Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values. Profiles A registered combination of settings for the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source] and [Quality] tab sheets is referred to as a profile.
Page 89 Switches the job mode between [Print] and [Edit and Preview]. Executes a normal print job. Saves the data in the Canon Page Composer dialog box. If you open [Canon MF8100 Series Properties] from the [Printers] folder and select the [Edit and Preview] mode, (Lock) button appears on the right side.
Page 90 ■ Add Profile Clicking (Add Profile) opens the [Add Profile] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to register a new profile with the current settings. You can add up to 50 new profiles. [Name] Specifies the name of the profile to be registered. [Icon] Selects an icon to represent the profile to be registered.
Page 91 [Profile List] [View Settings] [Delete] NOTE When one of the pre-defined profiles or the profiles you defined in the [Profile] tab of the printer properties dialog box is selected, you cannot delete it. [Name] NOTE When one of the pre-defined profiles or the profiles you defined in the [Profile] tab of the printer properties dialog box is selected, the name cannot be changed.
Page 92 ■ View Settings Clicking [View Settings] opens the [View Settings] dialog box. This dialog box displays the current settings in the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source] and [Quality] tab sheets. [Copy] Copies the contents of the current settings to the clipboard. 2-59 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences...
Page 93: Using The Machine On Your Network
For more information, see the Network Guide. Setting the Machine as a Shared Printer If you plan to share your Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c machine on a network, install the print server locally, then make the following settings. For more information, see your print server system documentation.
Page 94 Right-click the [Local Area Connection] icon ➞ select [Properties] from the pop-up menu. The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears. Select [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] ➞ click [OK]. The server service is added. ■ Adding Server Service (Windows 2000) Click [Start] on the Windows task bar ➞...
Page 95 Select [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] ➞ click [OK]. The server service is added. 2-62 Using the Machine on Your Network...
Page 96 ■ Setting Printer Sharing Open the printer properties dialog box ➞ select [Share this printer] (Windows 2000: [Shared as]) in the [Sharing] tab sheet. NOTE On how to open the printer properties dialog box, see "Changing Print Settings," on p. 2-4. Enter a share name in the edit box as needed.
Page 97: Windows 98/Me Server Settings
Windows 98/Me Server Settings The following is the procedure to make your machine available to your network users, under Windows 98/Me. The screen shots shown are from Windows 98. ■ Adding Server Service Click [Start] on the Windows task bar ➞ select [Settings] ➞ [Control Panel].
Page 98 Select [Service] ➞ click [Add…]. The [Select Network Service] dialog box appears. Select [File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks] ➞ click [OK]. Using the Machine on Your Network 2-65...
Page 99 Click [File and Print Sharing…]. The [File and Print Sharing] dialog box appears. Select [I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s).] ➞ click [OK]. 2-66 Using the Machine on Your Network...
Page 100: Using The Shared Printer On Your Network
If the confirmation message dialog box appears, click [Yes] to restart your computer. Using the Shared Printer on Your Network When the Color imageCLASS MF8170c machine is already on your network and set as a shared printer, you can use it via network. The easiest way to make the machine available for your computer is using network download.
Page 101: Add Printer Wizard (Windows 2000/Xp/Server 2003)
Open Explorer ➞ browse the network until you can see the icon of the shared printer. Double-click the machine icon, or drag the machine icon to your [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) folder. The [Add Printer Wizard] dialog box appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Page 102: Add Printer Wizard (Windows 98/Me)
Select [Connect to this printer (or to browse for a printer, select this option and click Next)] (Windows 2000: [Type the printer name, or click Next to browse for a printer]) ➞ enter the name of the printer you want to connect to ➞ click [Next >]. If you do not know the name of the printer, click [Next >] without entering the name to proceed to the [Browse for Printer] dialog box.
Page 103 ● To select the location: ❑ Click [Browse…]. ❑ Select the location of the printer ➞ click [OK]. NOTE Depending on your network environment, the installation of the driver may be carried out automatically. In this case you need not perform steps 7 through 10 below. Click [Next >].
Page 104 ❑ Select the location containing the printer driver ➞ click [OK]. You can also enter the path name directly in the edit box. Click [OK]. Enter the name of the printer you want to use ➞ click [Next >]. If you accept the default name, leave the edit box as it is ➞ click [Next >]. NOTE If the connection fails, you will be able to install the printer but you will not be able to use the printer until it comes back online.
Page 105: Scanning
Scanning This chapter explains the procedure to scan documents to your computer. IMPORTANT For better scanning quality for color documents, we recommend that you place documents on the platen glass. If you use the ADF, the scanned image might not be clear.
Page 106 Press [SCAN] ➞ [B&W Start] or [Color Start] on the machine. If you are asked to select a program to launch, select “MF Toolbox Ver4.7.” Scanning starts. The MF Toolbox and the [Save] or [OCR] dialog box will open, but the document will be scanned without pressing [Start] in the [Save] or [OCR] dialog box.
Page 107: Setting The Scanning Function For [B&W Start] Or [Color Start]
Setting Up [Start] to Operate in a Different Way from [Save] On the Windows desktop, double-click [Canon MF Toolbox 4.7]. Alternatively, on the Windows desktop, click [start] ➞ [(All) Programs] ➞ [Canon] ➞ [MF Toolbox 4.7] ➞ [Toolbox 4.7]. The MF Toolbox will open. Drag the B&W or Color mark will be displayed above the button you select.
Page 108: Setting Up [B&W Start] Or [Color Start] In The [Settings] Dialog Box
Setting Up [B&W Start] or [Color Start] in the [Settings] Dialog Box In the MF Toolbox, click [Settings]. In the [Settings] dialog box, from the pull-down list for [B&W Start] or [Color Start], select the button you want to link [B&W Start] or [Color Start] to, then click [OK].
Page 109: Setting Up [B&W Start] Or [Color Start] In The [Scanners And Cameras] Folder (Windows 2000: The [Scanners And Cameras Properties] Dialog Box)
Setting Up [B&W Start] or [Color Start] in the [Scanners and Cameras] Folder (Windows 2000: the [Scanners and Cameras Properties] Dialog Box) Open the [Scanners and Cameras] folder (Windows 2000: the [Scanners and Cameras Properties] dialog box). Click [start] on the Windows task bar, select [Control Panel] ➞ [Scanners and Cameras] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Settings] ➞...
Page 110 ● On Windows XP: ❑ Select the [Events] tab ➞ select [Canon MF8100 Color Scan Button] or [Canon MF8100 B&W Scan Button] in the [Select an event] pull-down list ➞ select the operation for [B&W Start] or [Color Start] in [Actions] ➞ click [OK].
Page 111: Scanning With The Mf Toolbox
ADF. On the Windows desktop, double-click [Canon MF Toolbox 4.7]. Alternatively, on the Windows desktop, click [start] ➞ [(All) Programs] ➞ [Canon] ➞ [MF Toolbox 4.7] ➞ [Toolbox 4.7]. The MF Toolbox will open. Click one of the scanning buttons below.
Page 112 A dialog box will appear for each of the buttons. Adjust the settings. For details, see "MF Toolbox Settings," on p. 3-10. If you clicked a button other than [Mail], [Save] or [PDF] and no application appears in [Link Scanned Images to], select an application. If you want to keep the same settings for future scans, click [Apply] before clicking [Start].
Page 113 Adjust the settings, then click [Scan]. [ScanGear MF] dialog box For details, see "Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF," on p. 3-19. Scanning starts. If you clicked [Mail], [Save] or [PDF] in step 3, a folder with the scanning date will be created in the [My Pictures] folder in the [My Documents] folder, and your document will be saved in this folder.
Page 114: Mf Toolbox Settings
MF Toolbox Settings Scanner Settings You can specify the scanning mode, scanning resolution, document size, and file size of the scanned image. You can also select to make advanced settings using the ScanGear MF. ■ [Select Source] Selects where the document is placed ([Platen Glass], [Document Feeder], or [Auto mode]).
Page 115: Image Quality
■ [Scan Mode] Selects the scan mode. The scan modes you can select differ depending on the MF Toolbox button you press. [Black and White] Scans document as a black and white image. [Grayscale] Scans document as a grayscale image (similar to a monochrome picture).
Page 116: Save Scanned Image To
Save Scanned Image to You can specify the file name, file format, and location to save the scanned image. When you select [PDF] as file format, you can also perform detailed settings for the PDF file. ■ [File Name] Enter a file name for the scanned image. If you try to save another file with the same name, four digits starting from 0001 will be attached after the file name.
Page 117: Link Scanned Images To
■ [Save Pictures to a Subfolder with Current Date] Check this checkbox to create a folder with current date (e.g. 2004-12-31) in the specified location and save the scanned images in this folder. Link Scanned Images to You can specify an application to be used to display the scanned image. If no name is displayed or you wish to change the application, click [Set] you wish to use click [OK].
Page 118 [Add] [Forward] [Save] ■ Exif Settings You can attach extra information in the EXIF format, such as the description of the image, the date the image was scanned, etc., to the JPEG files. Select a scanned image from the pull-down list to view and add information for the image. [Basic information] Displays the information automatically acquired by scanning.
Page 119: Scanning An Image From An Application
With Windows XP/Server 2003, you can use the ScanGear MF or the WIA driver as the scanner driver. To use ScanGear MF, select [Canon MF8100]. To use the WIA driver, select [WIA Canon MF8100]. Specify the scanner settings ➞ click [Scan]. For details, see "Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF," on p. 3-19, or "Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only),"...
Page 120: Creating One Pdf File From Two Or More Pages
Place the document face-down on the platen glass or load it face-up in the ADF. On the Windows desktop, double-click [Canon MF Toolbox 4.7]. Alternatively, on the Windows desktop, click [start] ➞ [(All) Programs] ➞ [Canon] ➞ [MF Toolbox 4.7] ➞ [Toolbox 4.7]. The MF Toolbox will open. Click [PDF].
Page 121 Adjust the following settings if necessary ➞ click [OK]. [Create Click to convert the characters in the document to text data and Searchable PDF] make the document searchable with simple keywords. However, all the characters in the document may not be accurately recognized. In [Text Language], select [English].
Page 122 If you are scanning using the platen glass, the following dialog box appears as each page is scanned. To continue to scan, place the next page and click [Next]. When scanning is completed, click [Finish]. A folder with the scanning date will be created in the [My Pictures] folder in the [My Documents] folder, and your document will be saved in this folder.
Page 123: Setting Preferences And Scanning With Scangear Mf
Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF With ScanGear MF, you can review with the preview image (provisional scan) how the final image will be scanned and make detailed adjustments for the size and color of the image. If the preview image is satisfactory, you can then scan the document properly.
Page 124: Using Simple Mode
Using Simple Mode Place the document face-down on the platen glass or load it face-up in the ADF. In [Select Document Type], select the document type. [Photo (Color)] [Magazine (Color)]To scan color magazines (150dpi, with the Descreen function). [Newspaper (B & [Document (Grayscale)] [Document (Color)
Page 125: Add/Delete The Output Size
To see a preview image (provisional scan), click [Preview]. A preview of the document will be scanned and appear in the preview window. Select the destination of the scanned image. You can select from [Print (300 dpi)], [Image Display (150 dpi)], or [OCR (300 dpi)], depending on the document type you select in step 2.
Page 126: Simple Mode Toolbar
[Output Size Name] [Width] [Height] [Unit] [Add] [Delete] Simple Mode Toolbar With the Simple Mode Toolbar, you can make adjustments to the preview image and also select a part of the image displayed. (Auto Crop) (Flip) (Left Rotate) (Right Rotate) Rotates the scanned image 90 degrees right. (Information) Lists the scanning information.
Page 127: Using Advanced Mode
Using Advanced Mode In Advanced Mode, you can adjust settings such as brightness and contrast to the preview. Place the document face-down on the platen glass or load it face-up in the ADF. Select settings for [Input Settings], [Output Settings] and [Image Settings], and adjust the color settings.
Page 128: Advanced Mode Toolbar
Click [Scan]. Scanning starts. NOTE If white lines appear on one edge of the scanned image, check that the document is correctly placed on the platen glass. A document should be placed approximately mm) from the front edge (i.e., the edge closest to the operation panel) of the platen glass. Advanced Mode Toolbar With the Advanced Mode Toolbar, you can make adjustments to the preview image and also select a part of the image displayed.
Page 129: Advanced Mode - Specifying The Parameters Of A Scan
Advanced Mode - Specifying the Parameters of a Scan You can specify the parameters of a scan by selecting a part of the image. When you scan again, only the part of the image you have specified is scanned. You can specify the parameters of a scan with one of the following methods. To Select the Parameters of a Scan Automatically After previewing, on the Toolbar, click gradually crop off the image outside the borders detected in the preview image.
Page 130: Advanced Mode Settings
Advanced Mode Settings Input Settings ■ [Select Image Source] Selects where the document is placed ([Platen Glass] or [Document Feeder]). ■ [Paper Size] Selects the size of the document to be scanned. The preview area size (height-to-width ratio) will change to the paper size you selected. Change this setting to set up the machine not to scan beyond the parameters of the scan when previewing or if you are scanning without specifying the parameters of the scan.
Page 131: Output Settings
■ Input Size You can specify the width and height of the parameters of the scan by entering a value. After entering the value, press the Enter key, and the size of the cropping frame will change. Click to change the icon to height proportions of the image.
Page 132: Image Settings
To view the preview image without auto tone adjustment, select [OFF]. NOTE This setting is not available when [Fading Correction] is turned on or [Canon ColorGear] is selected. ■ [Unsharp Mask] Set to [ON] to emphasize and make sharper the outline of an image. This setting is selected by default.
Page 133 ■ [Descreen] Set to [ON] when scanning printed photographs and pictures. The default setting is [OFF]. IMPORTANT • You cannot set [Descreen] to [ON] if [Black and White] or [Text Enhanced] is selected in [Color Mode]. • Even if [Descreen] is set to [ON], some moire effect may remain if [Unsharp Mask] is also set to [ON].
Page 134 [Low] [Medium] [High] NOTE • This setting is not available when [Canon ColorGear] is selected in the [Color Settings] tab in the [Preferences] dialog box. • This setting is reflected also in the preview image. • This setting is available when [Color] is selected in [Color Mode].
Page 135: Color Settings
In [Black and White] mode, the Color Settings buttons changes to the [Threshold] button, and no Color Settings buttons will be displayed when [Text Enhanced] mode or [Canon ColorGear] is selected. When you use the Color Settings buttons, the changes you make will be immediately reflected in the preview image or in the scan.
Page 136 [Reset] ■ [Brightness/Contrast] By clicking If the original image is too dark or too bright, or if the image quality is flat due to lack of contrast, adjust the levels of brightness and contrast. The brightness and contrast are active if [Color] or [Grayscale] is selected in [Color Mode].
Page 137 ■ [Gamma] By clicking , you can access the [Gamma] dialog box. The gamma allows you to adjust the brightness of the image viewed on the computer monitor to the brightness of the original document. The default is 2.2. You will have to change this value if you are using a monitor with a different gamma value.
Page 138 [Reset] ■ [Histogram] By clicking A histogram allows you to see the data concentration at each brightness level in an image. You can specify the darkest and brightest levels within an image, cut the levels and expand the middle of the tonal range of the image. The histogram is active if [Color] or [Grayscale] is selected in [Color Mode].
Page 139 ❑ Click (White-point eyedropper tool) then click a point in the preview image to specify the highlighted point. You can also enter a value (10 to 255). ❑ Drag the triangles at the bottom of the histogram to an appropriate level. Areas on the left of (parts darker than the value specified in [Black-point]) will turn black.
Page 140 [Channel] [Select Tone Curve] [Reset] ■ [Final Review] By clicking In this dialog box, you can confirm the color settings you have made. 3-36 Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF Selects a color to adjust either [Red], [Green], or [Blue], or select [Master] to adjust three colors together.
Page 141 ■ [Threshold] By clicking , you can access the [Threshold] dialog box. If [Black and White] is selected in [Color Mode], the Color Settings buttons will become the [Threshold] button. NOTE • The brightness of color and grayscale images are expressed as a value between 0 and 255 but brightness of black and white images is expressed in terms of either black or white including the parts of an image which are a color between the two.
Page 142: [Preferences] Dialog Box
[Preferences] Dialog Box Clicking [Preferences] on [Advanced Mode] tab opens the [Preferences] dialog box. In this dialog box, you can adjust settings for scanning and previewing. ■ [Preview] Tab [Preview at the Start of ScanGear MF] [Automatically Execute Preview] [Display Saved Preview Image] [None] 3-38 Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF...
Page 143 [Cropping Frame on Previewed Images] Sets how the frame is displayed when you preview images. [Executes Auto Cropping on Previewed Images] is selected by default. [Executes Auto Cropping on Previewed Images] The document will automatically be cropped to match the document size.
Page 144 [Color (Documents)] [Text Enhanced] [Enable 48/16 bit Output] [Automatically Quit ScanGear MF after Scanning] ■ [Color Settings] Tab Click one of the following. The default setting is [Recommended]. [Recommended] Vividly reproduces the tone of a document on the screen. Normally 3-40 Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF This setting is not available for this model.
Page 145 No color matching is made. [Always Execute the Auto Tone] If selected, the image color will always be automatically corrected. If you select either [Canon ColorGear] or [None], this setting is not available. This setting is selected by default. ■ [Scanner] Tab [Energy Saving You cannot set the Energy Saving Mode from your computer.
Page 146: Determining Resolution
[Play Sound When Scanning is Completed] [Test Scanner…] Checks the power cord plugged in, or the USB cable is connected Determining Resolution You can specify a resolution in [Image Quality] in the MF Toolbox settings dialog box, or in [Output Resolution] in ScanGear MF. NOTE •...
Page 147 ■ Resolution and Data Size If you double the resolution, the image data will be four times greater. If the data is too large, processing speed will slow down significantly, and you may experience malfunctions such as lack of memory. Make sure the resolution corresponds to the purpose of use of the image and set at the lowest level possible.
Page 148: Scanning With The Wia Driver (Windows Xp Only)
For details on how to open the [Scanners and Cameras] folder, see "Setting Up [B&W Start] or [Color Start] in the [Scanners and Cameras] Folder (Windows 2000: the [Scanners and Cameras Properties] Dialog Box)," on p. 3-5. Double-click the [WIA Canon MF8100]. Click [Next >]. 3-44 Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only) "...
Page 149 Select a picture type. You can select from the following: - [Color picture] - [Grayscale picture] - [Black and white picture or text] - [Custom] NOTE When selecting [Custom], click [Custom settings] to make detailed settings in the [Properties] dialog box. (See "Advanced Properties," on p. 3-49.) Select the paper source ([Flatbed] or [Document Feeder]).
Page 150 Click [Next >]. Specify a name, a file format, and the location for saving the group of pictures. ❑ Enter a name for the group of pictures. When you save more than one picture in the same location, sequential numbers are automatically added at the ends of file names.
Page 151 Click [Next >]. Scanning starts. NOTE To cancel scanning, click [Cancel]. 3-47 Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only)
Page 152 Click [Next >]. If you want to publish these pictures to a Web site or order printouts online, select the corresponding option. For more information, see the Windows operating system documentation. Click [Finish]. The location selected in step 8 will appear. 3-48 Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only)
Page 153: Advanced Properties
Advanced Properties The following screen shows the Advanced Properties tab in Windows XP. NOTE The setting items and default values in the [Advanced Properties] tab vary depending on the type of picture you have selected. Preview Shows the preview of sample image. [Brightness] Specifies the brightness (–127 to 127).
Page 154: Scanning From An Application
Scanning from an Application With the WIA driver dialog box open, follow the procedure below. To display the WIA driver, see "Scanning an Image from an Application," on p. 3-15. NOTE If white lines appear on one edge of the scanned image, check that the document is correctly placed on the platen glass.
Page 155 If you want to adjust the quality of the scanned image, click [Adjust the quality of the scanned picture]. The [Advanced Properties] dialog box appears. Adjust the quality of the image ➞ click [OK]. For details on how to adjust the quality of the image, see "Advanced Properties," on p.
Page 156: Pc Faxing
PC Faxing This chapter explains the procedure to fax documents from your computer. You can send faxes using the fax driver from applications that support document printing. Sending a Fax You can send a fax to multiple recipients in one operation. NOTE •...
Page 157 From the [Select Printer] list box or the [Name] pull-down list in the [Print] dialog box, select [Canon MF8100 Series (FAX)]. Click [Print] or [OK]. The [Fax Sending Settings] dialog box appears. In the [Fax Sending Settings] dialog box, enter the [Recipient Name] and [Fax Number], or select them from the Address Book ➞...
Page 158: Characters And Symbols For Fax Numbers
Characters and Symbols for Fax Numbers You can use the following characters and symbols in the fax numbers you send from your computer or for a recipient you register in the Address Book. Character/symbol 0-9 * # + - (), Fax Sending Settings If you select the command to print from an application, the [Fax Sending Settings] dialog box appears.
Page 159: Sending Settings Tab
Sending Settings Tab Specifies the recipient name and fax number of the destination to which you send a fax. You can specify multiple destinations in one operation. [Recipient Name] Specifies the recipient’s name. [Fax Number] [Add to Address Book] [Add to Recipient List] [Address Book…] Opens the [Select Recipient from Address Book] dialog box.
Page 160: Edit Address Book Tab
■ Select Recipient from Address Book [Address Books] Shows the available address books. [Address List] Displays a list of the recipients registered with the selected address book. [Search by Searches the destination by the recipient name. Recipient] [Details] Displays information about the selected recipient. [Add to List] Adds the recipient names and fax numbers you entered in [Recipient List].
Page 161: Cover Sheet Tab
Specifies the cover sheet to be attached to the document you fax. NOTE You can create your original cover sheets using the Canon Cover Sheet Editor. For details, see "Canon Cover Sheet Editor," on p. 4-40. [Cover Sheet Attachment] Specifies if the cover sheet is attached or not. ([None],...
Page 162 ■ Item Settings The [Item Settings] dialog box allows you to set the details of the items to be included in the cover sheets. The [Item Settings] dialog box has the following five tab sheets. ● Sender Tab The [Sender] tab sheet enables you to edit the sender information to be included in the cover sheets.
Page 163 ● Recipient Tab Specifies to include the display of Recipient information specified in the Address Book on the cover sheet. You can specify to include specific recipient information by selecting the appropriate check box. [Include Recipient Name] [Include Company] [Include Dept./ Div.] [Include Fax Number]...
Page 164 ● Logo Tab The [Logo] tab sheet enables you to select whether the logo is attached to the cover sheet, and sets how the logo is attached. [Print with Logo] Attaches the logo to the cover sheet. [File Name] Selects the data file of the logo to be attached to the cover sheet. You can select a bitmap data only.
Page 165 ● Signature Tab The [Signature] tab sheet enables you to select whether the signature is attached to the cover sheet, and sets how the signature is attached. [Print with Signature] [File Name] [Browse…] [Manual Scaling] Enables you to specify the size of the logo in [Scaling] from 50% [Position] [Move to Center] Relocates the signature to the center of the page.
Page 166 ● Sheets to Send Tab The [Sheets to Send] tab sheet enables you to select whether the number of sheets to send is included in the cover sheet, and edit the number of sheets to be included in the cover sheet. [Include Number of Sheets to Send] Enables you to specify the number in the [Number of Sheets to Send] text box up to maximum of 4 numeric characters.
Page 167: Changing Fax Settings
2000: [Printers]) folder, you can set up the fax configuration and configure the fax settings for all Windows applications. The fax printing preferences dialog box enables you to specify the default settings for the faxing options available when you fax with the Canon MF8100 Series (only for Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003).
Page 168: (Fax) Properties Dialog Box
From the [Select Printer] list box or the [Name] pull-down list in the [Print] dialog box, select the fax to be used. Click [Preferences] or [Properties]. The [Canon MF8100 Series (FAX) Printing Preferences] or [Canon MF8100 Series (FAX) Properties] dialog box appears. From the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000:...
Page 169 You can also open the [MF8100 Series (FAX) Printing Preferences] dialog box by right-clicking the corresponding printer driver icon and selecting [Printing Preferences] from the pop-up menu. The [Canon MF8100 Series (FAX) Printing Preferences] dialog box appears. 4-14 Changing Fax Settings...
Page 170: Windows 98/Me Fax Properties
Windows 98/Me Fax Properties General Tab Lets you print a test page or define separator pages. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. 4-15 Windows 98/Me Fax Properties...
Page 171: Details Tab
Details Tab Specifies the printer port and time-out settings. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. ■ Spool Settings The installer sets the following defaults. 4-16 Windows 98/Me Fax Properties...
Page 172: Sharing Tab
Sharing Tab Specifies the printer sharing settings. This tab sheet is available only when the printer sharing is enabled. (see "Setting Printer Sharing," on p. 2-63.) Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. 4-17 Windows 98/Me Fax Properties...
Page 173: Edit Address Book Tab
Address book folder. Enables you to import address book data from files. Importable file types are: some CSV files (with file extension “*.csv”) and some Canon Data Files (with file extension “*.abk”). Exports the address book data to an outside file.
Page 174 ■ Add Person The [Add Person] dialog box enables you to register a person and his/her information in the Address Book. You can register the following information: [Prefix] Enters the prefix to the recipient’s name, or selects the prefix from the pull-down list.
Page 175: Add Group
■ Add Group The [Add Group] dialog box enables you to register a group and its information in the Address Book. You can register the following information: [Group Name] [Show] [Available Recipients] [Add] [Delete] [Current Group Members] [Notes] 4-20 Windows 98/Me Fax Properties Enters the group name.
Page 176 ■ Edit Person The [Edit Person] dialog box enables you to edit a person and his/her information in the Address Book. You can edit the following information: [Prefix] Enters the prefix to the recipient’s name, or selects the prefix from the pull-down list.
Page 177: Edit Group
■ Edit Group The [Edit Group] dialog box enables you to edit a group and its information in the Address Book. You can edit the following information: [Group Name] [Show] [Available Recipients] [Add] [Delete] [Current Group Members] [Notes] 4-22 Windows 98/Me Fax Properties Enters the group name.
Page 178: Register Cover Sheet Tab
Register Cover Sheet Tab Registers/deletes the cover sheets to be attached to the document you fax. NOTE You can create your original cover sheets using the Canon Cover Sheet Editor. For details, see "Canon Cover Sheet Editor," on p. 4-40. [Style] Displays the list of the registered cover sheets.
Page 179: Special Tab
Special Tab Specifies the page settings including the paper size, orientation, and resolution. You can also specify the outside dialing prefix if you dial through a switchboard. Default settings depend on the country/region of purchase. Preview image [Page Size] [Orientation] [Resolution] [Specify Outside Dialing Prefix] [Address Books…] Opens the [Address Books] dialog box (see p.
Page 180: Address Books
Displays the list of the registered Address Books. List] [Register…] Opens the [Register Address Book] dialog box. (See below.) [Edit…] Opens the [Add/Edit Canon Fax Driver Address Book] dialog box. (See p. 4-26.) [Delete] Deletes the selected Address Book from the [Address Book List].
Page 181: Configuration Tab
● Add/Edit Canon Fax Driver Address Book This dialog box enables you to edit the properties of the Address Books to be used when you send a fax. [Name] Configuration Tab [About] 4-26 Windows 98/Me Fax Properties Changes the name of the Address Book. You can enter up to 64 characters.
Page 182: Windows 2000/Xp/Server 2003 Fax Properties And Fax Printing Preferences
This dialog box enables you to edit the address book, register the cover sheets, and set up the page settings. FAX Properties The [Canon MF8100 Series (FAX) Properties] dialog box contains several tab sheets that enable you to set up the fax configuration and configure the fax settings. NOTE •...
Page 183: General Tab
General Tab Lets you print a test page and define faxing preferences. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. Sharing Tab Specifies the printer sharing settings. This tab sheet is available only when the printer sharing is enabled (see p. 2-63). Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information.
Page 184: Advanced Tab
Advanced Tab Specifies the settings for print spooling. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. NOTE [Spool print documents so program finishes printing faster] and [Start printing immediately] are set automatically when you install the printer driver. Color Management Tab Associates color profiles with your color printer.
Page 185: Security Tab
Configuration Tab [About] FAX Printing Preferences The [Canon MF8100 Series (FAX) Printing Preferences] dialog box contains three tab sheets that enable you to edit the address book, register the cover sheets, and set up the page settings. NOTE •...
Page 186: Edit Address Book Tab
[Import…] Enables you to import address book data from files. Importable file types are: some CSV files (with file extension “*.csv”) and some Canon Data Files (with file extension “*.abk”). Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Preferences 4-31...
Page 187 [Export…] [About] ■ Add Person The [Add Person] dialog box enables you to register a person and his/her information in the Address Book. You can register the following information: [Prefix] [First] [Last] [Suffix] [Recipient Name] Enters the recipient name. [Company] [Dept./Div.] [Fax Number] [Notes]...
Page 188 ■ Add Group The [Add Group] dialog box enables you to register a group and its information in the Address Book. You can register the following information: [Group Name] Enters the group name. [Show] Selects the category of the list displayed in [Available Recipients].
Page 189 ■ Edit Person The [Edit Person] dialog box enables you to edit a person and his/her information in the Address Book. You can edit the following information: [Prefix] [First] [Last] [Suffix] [Recipient name] Enters the recipient name. [Company] [Dept./Div.] [Fax Number] [Notes] 4-34 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Preferences...
Page 190 ■ Edit Group The [Edit Group] dialog box enables you to edit a group and its information in the Address Book. You can edit the following information: [Group Name] Enters the group name. [Show] Selects the category of the list displayed in [Available Recipients].
Page 191: Register Cover Sheet Tab
Register Cover Sheet Tab Registers/deletes the cover sheets to be attached to the document you fax. NOTE You can create your original cover sheets using the Canon Cover Sheet Editor. For details, see "Canon Cover Sheet Editor," on p. 4-40. [Style]...
Page 192: Special Tab
Special Tab Specifies the page settings including the paper size, orientation, and resolution. You can also specify the outside dialing prefix if you dial through a switchboard. Default settings depend on the country/region of purchase. Preview image Displays the image with the currently selected settings reflected.
Page 193 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Preferences Displays the list of the registered Address Books. Opens the [Register Address Book] dialog box. Opens the [Add/Edit Canon Fax Driver Address Book] dialog box. Deletes the selected Address Book from the [Address Book List].
Page 194 ● Add/Edit Canon Fax Driver Address Book This dialog box enables you to edit the properties of the Address Books to be used when you send a fax. [Name] Changes the name of the Address Book. You can enter up to 64 characters.
Page 195: Canon Cover Sheet Editor
This section describes instructions for installing Canon Cover Sheet Editor, launching the editor, and creating and registering original cover sheets. The Canon Cover Sheet Editor is software for creating original fax cover sheet templates for use with a Canon fax driver.
Page 196 Click [Next >] ➞ follow the instructions on the screen to continue the installation. The [Canon Cover Sheet Editor License Agreement] dialog box is displayed. Read the Canon Cover Sheet Editor license agreement carefully. If you agree to the terms, select [I accept the terms in the license agreement] ➞...
Page 197 [Custom] ➞ click [Next >]. NOTE If you select [Custom] in the dialog box for selecting [Setup Type], you can specify the directory into which Canon Cover Sheet Editor is to be installed. Click [Install] to start copying the files. Click [Finish].
Page 198: Launching
➞ [CSE] ➞ [Cover Sheet Editor]. The Canon Cover Sheet Editor will open. Uninstalling If it becomes necessary to uninstall the Canon Cover Sheet Editor, follow the procedure below. Click [start] on the Windows task bar ➞ [Settings] ➞ [Control Panel].
Page 199: Opening, Saving, And Closing A File
The [Open] dialog box appears. Specify the file name of the cover sheet that you want to open. NOTE Clicking [Preview] displays an image of the selected cover sheet. 4-44 Canon Cover Sheet Editor ] (New) on the toolbar. ] (Open) on the toolbar.
Page 200: Saving And Closing A File
Selecting [Save] will overwrite the existing file. • Selecting the [Save as] command is necessary only to specify a different file name or a different location to save the cover sheet. 4-45 Canon Cover Sheet Editor...
Page 201: Creating An Original Cover Sheet
Follow the procedure below to close a currently open cover sheet without exiting the Canon Cover Sheet Editor. Click the lower [ ] (Close) at the top-right corner of the Canon Cover Sheet Editor main window. Alternatively, select [Close] from the [File] menu.
Page 202: Adjusting Text Properties
You can also enter the desired font size directly into Font Size. ■ Font Color Click inside the text box. The text box is now ready for editing. Select the desired font color from the Font Color drop-down menu on the toolbar. 4-47 Canon Cover Sheet Editor...
Page 203: Bold Formatting
Click inside the text box. The text box is now ready for editing. Click [ ] (Align Left), [ the toolbar. 4-48 Canon Cover Sheet Editor ] (Bold) again. ] (Italic) again. ] (Underline) again. ] (Align Center), or [ ] (Align Right) on...
Page 204: Specifying Text Properties
Alternatively, right-click inside the text box ➞ click [Properties]. The [Text Properties] dialog box appears. Select [Font], [Font Style], and [Size] from the respective list boxes. Alternatively, enter the desired font size directly into [Size]. 4-49 Canon Cover Sheet Editor...
Page 205 You can also display the [Text Box Properties] dialog box by double-clicking anywhere on the border of the text box. The [Text Box Properties] dialog box opens. Select the desired border type from [Line Style]. 4-50 Canon Cover Sheet Editor ] (Properties) on the toolbar.
Page 206 The [Width] setting is available only if [Line Style] is set to 'Solid'. Select the desired color of the border from [Color]. Select the desired background color for the text box from [Fill in]. Click [OK]. 4-51 Canon Cover Sheet Editor...
Page 207: Specifying Fields
[Sheets to Send] field, information specified in the fax driver such as [Urgent] or [Confidential] is inserted in the [Remark] field, and comments specified in the fax driver are entered in the [Comment] field. 4-52 Canon Cover Sheet Editor [Remark] [Confidential] Substituted...
Page 208: Inserting Repeating Fields
■ Inserting Repeating Fields Follow the procedure below to show information for multiple recipients on the cover sheet when sending a fax. Insert the desired recipient information field, such as [Name], [Fax Number], [Company], and [Dept./Div.]. 4-53 Canon Cover Sheet Editor...
Page 209: Inserting Borders Between Repeating Fields
When you specify a repeating field for recipient information, you can also select to insert borders between the values for easier reading. Click the [Insert] menu ➞ [Recipient Information] ➞ [Borders]. The [Border Settings] dialog box opens. 4-54 Canon Cover Sheet Editor...
Page 210 ■ Inserting Sheets to Send Field When Editing Text Inside the text box, place the cursor where you want to insert the field. From the [Insert] menu, select [Sheets to Send]. The [Sheets to Send] field is inserted. 4-55 Canon Cover Sheet Editor...
Page 211: Creating Objects
You can also select [Line] from the [Drawing] menu. Drag the pointer on the area of the cover sheet to draw the line. ■ Rectangles Click [ You can also select [Rectangle] from the [Drawing] menu. 4-56 Canon Cover Sheet Editor ] (Rectangle) on the toolbar.
Page 212: Rounded Rectangles
The [Open] dialog box appears. Specify the file name of the bitmap file that you want to insert. NOTE Clicking [Preview] opens the [Preview] dialog box, where an image of the highlighted bitmap file is displayed. 4-57 Canon Cover Sheet Editor...
Page 213: Editing Objects
[Snap to Grid] is not specified, holding down [SHIFT] on the keyboard while pressing an arrow key moves the object in the direction of the arrow in 2.0 mm increments. 4-58 Canon Cover Sheet Editor ➞ click the objects that you want to deselect.
Page 214: Resizing An Object
- Dragging the handles on the corners of the object changes both its height and width. ■ Copying an Object by Dragging Select the object to copy. NOTE You can select multiple objects and copy them at the same time. 4-59 Canon Cover Sheet Editor...
Page 215: Copying An Object By Using Button Or Menu Commands
[Copy] command to copy it ➞ click [ ] (Paste) or select the [Paste] command. If you want to copy text within the same text box, hold down [CTRL] on the keyboard while dragging the selected text. 4-60 Canon Cover Sheet Editor ] (Copy) on the toolbar. ] (Paste) on the toolbar.
Page 216: Duplicating An Object
Alternatively, select [Group] from the [Layout] menu. You can ungroup objects by selecting the group of objects that you want to ungroup and clicking [ ] (Ungroup) on the toolbar or selecting [Ungroup] from the [Layout] menu. 4-61 Canon Cover Sheet Editor...
Page 217: Specifying Object Properties
[Fill in] cannot be specified if the selected object is either a line or an image. Click [OK]. Arranging Objects You can rearrange the order and appearance of objects such as lines, rectangles, rounded rectangles, ovals, images, and text boxes on the cover sheet. 4-62 Canon Cover Sheet Editor ] (Properties) on the toolbar.
Page 218: Changing The Order Of Display
[Align Top]: Aligns the top edge of all objects along the top edge of the last selected object. • [Align Middle]: Aligns the top-bottom center axis of all objects along the top-bottom center axis of the last selected object. ] (Send to Back), [ ] (Bring Canon Cover Sheet Editor 4-63...
Page 219: Specifying Grid Options
Alternatively, activate the command by clicking [Show Grids] from the [View] menu. Hide the grid by clicking the activated [ ] (Show Grids) to deactivate it or by clicking [Show Grids] from the [View] menu. 4-64 Canon Cover Sheet Editor ] (Align Middle), or [ ] (Align Bottom) on the...
Page 220: Snapping Objects To Grid
Select [Grid Properties] from the [View] menu. The [Grid Properties] dialog box appears. Select [Show Grids]. Deselect the check box if you do not want to display the grid. NOTE Deselecting this check box disables the [Type] and [Color] settings. 4-65 Canon Cover Sheet Editor...
Page 221 Click [OK] in the [Color Setting] dialog box. Specify the [Horizontal] and [Vertical] spacing for the grid. NOTE You can change the unit of measure for the spacing in the [Unit Setting] dialog box displayed by selecting [Unit] from the [View] menu. 4-66 Canon Cover Sheet Editor...
Page 222: Printing A Cover Sheet
Click [OK]. Registering an Original Cover Sheet as a Template You can register the cover sheet created with the Canon Cover Sheet Editor with the fax driver for use as a template. Click [start] on the Windows task bar ➞ [Settings] ➞ [Printers].
Page 223 Select the cover sheet template file ➞ click [Open]. The selected template is added to [Style] in the [Register Cover Sheet] sheet. NOTE In addition to the default templates, you can add up to 30 templates to the fax driver. 4-68 Canon Cover Sheet Editor...
Page 224: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter describes the problems you might encounter when using the machine and their remedies. It also explains what to do if you cannot solve the problem by yourself. •"Printer Problems," on p. 5-1. •"Driver Problems," on p. 5-4. •"Scanning Problems,"...
Page 225 Is your computer working properly? Make sure your computer is turned on. If so, see your computer’s documentation for troubleshooting. No power is supplied. Is the power cord plugged in? Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into both the machine and the AC outlet.
Page 226 Printer locks up system. Does your system setup have a problem? Make sure that you have a high-quality shielded interface cable. The problem might be in your BIOS. Verify that your BIOS setup is correct. (See your computer's documentation for details.) Verify that your physical memory is working correctly.
Page 227: Driver Problems
Driver Problems Driver is not working properly. Is the printer driver selected as the default printer driver? Specify the corresponding printer driver as the default printer driver for the MF8100 Series. Cannot print some fonts in a document correctly. Does the document contain Adobe Type Manager (ATM) fonts? Adobe Type Manager (ATM) is not supported.
Page 228 [USB Printing Support], [Canon MF8100 Series], or [Unknown].) For Windows 2000/XP, select [USB Printing Support] ➞ select [Uninstall] from the [Action] menu. For Windows 98/Me, select [Canon MF8100 Series] ➞ click [Remove]. IMPORTANT Never delete other devices or device drivers. Windows may not operate properly.
Page 229: Scanning Problems
Scanning Problems Cannot scan a document. Is there anything displayed in the LCD? If nothing is displayed in the LCD, see Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting," in the Basic Guide. Is the Alarm indicator blinking? If the Alarm indicator is blinking, see Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting," in the Basic Guide.
Page 230 1. Open the following file in Notepad or another text editor application. Windows 98/Me: windows\system\CNCMFP13.ini Windows 2000: winnt\system32\CNCMFP13.ini Windows XP/Server 2003: windows\system32\CNCMFP13.ini 2. Below the last line, add the following two lines, then save the file. Take care not to modify any other parts. Scan] ReadSize=16 If you connect the machine to a USB 2.0-equipped computer, you may not be...
Page 231 [Scanners and Cameras]. (Windows 98/Me/2000: Double-click [Scanners and Cameras].) 3. If [WIA Canon MF8100] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [[Canon MF8100]) is present in the [Scanners and Cameras] folder or dialog box, the machine is recognized. If not, remove the software (see "Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Software,"...
Page 232 When you click a button on the MF Toolbox, another application opens. Is the application selected correctly for that button? Click a button on the MF Toolbox and select the application you want to open for that button. Repeat for the other buttons. (See "MF Toolbox Settings," on p. 3-10.) Changed settings in a dialog box are not activated (Windows Me/2000).
Page 233 Scanned image is displayed at a larger (smaller) size on the computer screen. Is the resolution setting correct? Do one of the following: 1. Enlarge or reduce the image display in the application. However, if you open the image in [Paint] or [Imaging], it may display at a large size and you will not be able to reduce it.
Page 234: Installing And Uninstalling Problems
➞ [Programs] ➞ delete the [Canon] folder. In Windows 98/Me, open [Settings] from the [Start] menu ➞ click [Taskbar & Start Menu] ➞ [Start Menu Programs] ➞ [Remove] ➞ select the [Canon] folder ➞ click [Remove]. The message <Version conflict> appears on your computer (Windows 98).
Page 235 Cannot use the software after upgrading to Windows XP/Server 2003. Have you upgraded Windows 98/Me/2000 to Windows XP/Server 2003 without removing the software? Remove the software (see "Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Software," on p. 1-21), then reinstall it. (See "Installing Software on Your Computer," on p. 1-4.) In [Device Manager], green mark “?”...
Page 236: Appendix
Appendix Printer Specifications Hardware When printing LTR continuously Printing Speed B&W Color Resolution Approx. 600 dpi Paper Sizes Cassette LTR, LGL, Executive, A4, B5, A5 Plain paper Maximum capacity: 250 sheets of 17 lb (64 g/m Multi-Purpose Tray mm) [min.] Plain paper, heavy paper, and transparencies (up to 34 lb (128 g/ Maximum capacity: 125 sheets of 17 lb (64g/m Paper Delivery...
Page 237: Software
Software Printing Software Valid Printing Area Printer Specifications Canon MF8100 Series Printer Driver The 5.0 mm border from all sides cannot be printed. (10 mm border for envelope)
Page 238: About Color Printing
About Color Printing This section describes the fundamentals of colors and the method for color printing from this printer. The Three Primary Colors of Light and Color The colors that you see in the computer display are expressed from the three primary colors of light which are red, green, and blue.
Page 239: Method For Expressing Color
Method for Expressing Color Paint is mixed on a pallet to create various colors. This cannot be done inside a printer or on a display, therefore, color is expressed with a group of color dots. Pallet Display On the display, various colors are expressed by the red, green, and blue dots. Color bar The colors of toner cannot be saturated by the printer.
Page 240: Mechanism Of Color Printing
Mechanism of Color Printing In color printing, the shape and color of images are expressed in groups of minute cyan, magenta, yellow, and black dots. Therefore, image data input in the printer are dissolved into cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. The data is developed in each cartridge, and toner is transferred onto paper repeatedly.
Page 241: To Achieve More Beautiful Results In Smoother Operations
To Achieve More Beautiful Results in Smoother Operations When printing color images, the capacity of the printer will drop considerably if the desired color cannot be obtained, or if the image quality deteriorates, or if it takes a long time to print data. A printer can be used to its full extend with small adjustments or concerns.
Page 242 Check the dimension and resolution of the print data using the application software for processing images, and specify the resolution to 300 dpi or 200 dpi. 200 dpi 300 dpi ■ Selecting a print mode according to the contents Specify gradation to standard for printing documents that do not required high image quality such as text documents, reports or presentation references that consist of mainly with graphics, or black-and-white data.
Page 243: Glossary
Canon ColorGear Color Matching Color management system for high-speed, high-precision color processing using Canon’s own color management technology. Canon ColorGear is compatible with the industry-standard format "ICC Profiles" and enables high-precision color management using the properties of color devices specified in color profiles. The system is used in many Canon products.
Page 244 The entire Windows screen that represents your work area in Windows. Icons, windows, and the taskbar are displayed on the Windows desktop. Dots per inch. A unit of measurement for indicating a printer's resolution. The Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c prints at a resolution of 600 dpi.
Page 245 Fixing assembly The device used during the print process to fix the toner onto the paper (or other media) through applying heat and pressure. The assembly, located inside the printer, gets extremely hot (374°F (190°C)) during operation. Folder A container in which documents, program files, and other folders are stored on your disks.
Page 246 IBM and similar personal computers. Interface port The port through which the machine communicates with the computer. The Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c has a USB port, located on the back of the machine. See also USB interface. Italic A font style distinguished by slanted characters (the upright strokes of the characters are at an angle to the vertical axis).
Page 247 Megabyte (MB) A unit of measurement, representing one million bytes, used to describe machine or computer memory size. Multi-page PDF Several scanned documents saved as one PDF. Each document will become one page of the PDF. My Computer The Windows program that you can use to browse through your computer's filing system, and to open drives, folders, and files.
Page 248 Paper path The route that paper travels through the machine. Paper source Source of paper feed. The machine has a cassette and a multi-purpose tray. Paper type All kinds of paper (plain paper, heavy paper, transparencies, and envelopes) are grouped under several paper types. Stands for Portable Document Format.
Page 249 Printers and Faxes folder (Printers folder) The container in which your printer and fax information is stored. Properties dialog box The dialog box that contains information about a particular device, such as a printer. Proportional spacing The spacing of characters according to the width of each character. This variable spacing between each character closes up awkward space and makes text easier to read.
Page 250 Scaling Enlarging or reducing the printed image. Scanner driver A program that controls how the computer and scanner interact. The scanner driver is provided with two drivers: The TWAIN and the WIA driver (for use with Windows XP/ Server 2003). Separator page Optional pages printed at the beginning of each document to help separate one print job from another.
Page 251 TrueType fonts Scalable fonts used for both screen display and printing. TrueType fonts can be sized to any height, and print exactly as they appear on the screen, but with higher resolution. TWAIN (Technology Without Any Interested Name) Industry-standard protocol for transferring information from devices such as scanners and digital cameras to a computer.
Page 252 WIA (Windows Image Acquisition) Standard for downloading images from scanners or digital cameras. The machine includes a TWAIN-compliant driver and a WIA-compliant driver. The WIA driver can only be used with Windows XP/Server 2003. With either driver, you can scan documents with the machine in applications which support the TWAIN interface (Photoshop etc.).
Page 253: Index
Add Group dialog box, 4-20, 4-33 Add Person dialog box, 4-19, 4-32 Add profiles, 2-57 Add/Delete the Output Size dialog box, 3-21 Add/Edit Canon Fax Driver Address Book, 4-26, 4-39 Add/Edit profile, 2-38 Address Book, 4-18, 4-31 Address Books, 4-25, 4-38...
Page 254 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 printer properties, 2-29, 4-27 Windows 98/Me printer properties, 2-6, 4-15 dpi, 6-9 Driver installing, 1-6, 1-16 problems, 5-4 uninstall, 1-22 Edit Address Book tab, 4-5, 4-18, 4-31 Edit Group dialog box, 4-22, 4-35 Edit Person dialog box, 4-21, 4-34 Edit Profiles Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, 2-57 Windows 98/Me, 2-26...
Page 255 Windows 98/Me, 2-14 Local printer, 1-5 Logo tab, 4-9 Matching tab Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, 2-53 Windows 98/Me, 2-22 Megabyte, 6-12 MF drivers installing, 1-6, 1-16 uninstalling, 1-22 MF Toolbox installing, 1-8 Save Scanned Image to, 3-12 scanner settings, 3-10 setting, 3-10 uninstalling, 1-21 using, 3-7 [MF8100 Series Setup] screen, 1-5...
Page 256 scanning, 5-6 uninstalling, 5-11 Profile tab, Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, 2-36 Profiles Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, 2-55 Windows 98/Me, 2-24 Quality tab Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, 2-39, 2-49 Windows 98/Me, 2-18 Queue, 6-14 Random Access Memory, 6-14 Recipient tab, 4-8 Reduce Dust and Scratches, 3-29 Register Address Book, 4-25, 4-38 Register Cover Sheet tab, 4-23, 4-36 Resolution, 4-24, 4-37, 6-1, 6-14...
Page 257 Tone Curve, 3-35 Toner, 6-15 saver, 6-15 Transfer roller, 6-15 Troubleshooting, 5-1 driver problems, 5-4 installing and uninstalling problems, 5-11 scanning problems, 5-6 Uninstall, 6-16 drivers, 1-22 Unsharp Mask, 3-28 USB 2.0, 1-2, 5-6 USB cable connecting, 1-10 USB interface, 6-16 Version conflict, 5-11 View Settings Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, 2-59...

Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c Software Manual

Chapter 6 Appendix

Preface

How to Use this Manual

Legal Notices

Chapter 1 Installation

System Requirements

Where to Find Help

Installing Software on Your Computer

Checking Installation

Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Software

Chapter 2 Printing

Printing a Document

Changing Print Settings

Windows 98/Me Properties

Windows 2000/Xp/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences

Using the Machine on Your Network

Chapter 3 Scanning

Scanning with [B&W Start] or [Color Start] on the Machine

Setting the Scanning Function for [B&W Start] or [Color Start]

Scanning with the MF Toolbox

MF Toolbox Settings

Scanning an Image from an Application

Creating One PDF File from Two or more Pages

Setting Preferences and Scanning with Scangear MF

Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only)

Chapter 4 PC Faxing

Sending a Fax

Changing Fax Settings

Windows 98/Me Fax Properties

Windows 2000/Xp/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Preferences

Canon Cover Sheet Editor

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Printer Problems

Driver Problems

Scanning Problems

Installing and Uninstalling Problems

Appendix

Printer Specifications

About Color Printing

Glossary

Index

Quick Links

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