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Preface Preface Installing the Machine Installing the Machine Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Computer and Installing the Drivers and Installing the Drivers P.12 Confi guring and Confi guring and Connecting the Fax Connecting the Fax P.24 Read this guide fi rst. Read this guide fi...
Checking the Supplied Accessories Confi rm 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 Power Cord User Software CD-ROM The toner cartridge is already installed.
Checking the Supplied Accessories Included Documents Printed Manuals This manual Starter Guide Wireless LAN Setting Guide Basic Operation Guide This manual describes the (MF4890dw/MF4880dw Only) This manual describes the basic use of confi guration and software the machine. This manual explains the wireless installation.
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. Do not remove this packing material yet. Establishing an Installation Site = 4"...
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Removing the Packing Materials 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 fl ammable substances If fl ammable substances come into contact with electrical ▶...
Preparing the Toner Cartridge The plastic part is also a packing material. Be sure to remove it. Left Side Right Side Protrusions Protrusions Fit the protrusions on each side of the toner cartridge, The length of the tape is and then slide the toner cartridge into the machine. approximately 20"...
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Preparing the Toner Cartridge Shake 5 to 6 times. Place on a fl at surface. Check! Are all the packing materials removed? Packing materials Packing material with a sheet Sealing tape Connecting to a Computer and Installing the Drivers Configuring and Connecting the Fax Preface Installing the Machine...
Loading Paper Spread the paper guides a little wider than the width and length of the paper. 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”...
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Loading Paper Load Limit Guide Check! Make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the Push until the edge of the paper stack meets load limit guide. the back of the paper cassette. Use the paper stopper when printing. Pull out the paper stopper to prevent the paper from falling out of the output tray.
Connecting the Power Cord Do not connect the USB cable. Connect the cable when installing the software. Make sure that the machine is turned OFF. Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight a Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight a language, and then press [OK]. region, and then press [OK].
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Connecting the Power Cord Press [OK]. Open toner cover;see Check that tape/tabs Check that paper is if orange packing are removed from loaded in Drawer 1. material is removed. toner cartridge. Next Next Next Confi rm the screen, Connect to the computer and then press [OK].
If you are looking to install your new device via a Wireless Network connection, you can fi nd a video and written guides with step-by-step instruction to assist you through the process from the following URL: www.usa.canon.com/WirelessHelp Viewing these guides will ensure a smooth setup of the device into your existing wireless environment.
Connecting to the Computer Wired LAN Connection Check the following fi rst. Windows Are the computer and the router (or hub) properly Internet Router connected using a LAN cable? For details, see the instruction manual provided with your LAN Cable network device, or contact the manufacturer.
Connecting to the Computer 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.
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Connecting to the Computer Wired LAN Connection Check the following fi rst. Macintosh Are the computer and the router (or hub) properly Internet Router connected using a LAN cable? For details, see the instruction manual provided with your LAN Cable network device, or contact the manufacturer.
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Connecting to the Computer 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. Click! Click! ◀...
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Connecting to the Computer Connecting with the manual setting Click! Click! ◀ ◀ Select Select ◀ ◀ Click! 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..
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Connecting to the Computer Macintosh Click! Click! ◀ ◀ Check that this Check that this ◀ ◀ machine is added. machine is added. Click! Click! ◀ ◀ • If you are using Mac OS X 10.5.x, select [Select a driver to use] and the Computer connection via the corresponding driver from [Print Using], and wired LAN is now complete.
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Connecting to the Computer 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.
Connecting to the Computer 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 fi rst. Square Connector Connect to the machine. Remove this. Flat Connector Connect to the computer.
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Connecting to the Computer 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.
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Connecting to the Computer 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 fi rst. Square Connector Connect to the machine. Remove this. Flat Connector Connect to the computer.
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Connecting to the Computer Connecting to a Computer and Installing the Drivers Configuring and Connecting the Fax Preface Installing the Machine...
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Confi guring the Fax Register the Fax Number and Unit Name Set Up 1 Register unit name. (Sender name, company name, etc.) *Next Screen: Press OK Perform fax setup? Register Unit Name <Apply> Set up Now Set up Later Entry Mode: A •...
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Confi guring 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 confi gure 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.
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Confi guring the Fax Selecting the Fax Receive Mode Set Up 2 Set the receive mode that you confi rmed in "Receive Mode That Fits Your Purpose" (P.25). Set the RX mode. Answer the following questions to select the appropriate mode. *Next Screen: Press OK Do you want to use this machine for fax...
Confi guring 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. Press [◀] to highlight <Yes>. Setting is complete. Turn the main power OFF and ON. Turn OFF the machine.
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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 confi guration or registration. IP Address 192.168.0.215 • The IP address is displayed. Press [Status Monitor/Cancel] to close the screen.
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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 fi nishing the initial settings. Paper Settings MP Tray Drawer 1 • Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight the paper source Load Limit to load paper, and then press [OK].
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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.
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Windows XP/Server 2003 and Scan Functions → → [Start] Menu [Run] enter [D:\MInst.exe → [OK] • Canon MF Printer Driver Installation Guide • Windows Vista/7/Server 2008 User Software CD-ROM →[Documents] → [Print] [Start] Menu → [Search programs and fi les] → →...
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Entering Text During the setup or initial confi guration, you may need to enter letters and numbers. Use [▲], [▼], [◀], [▶], numeric keys, and [OK] to enter text. Numeric Numeric Clear keys keys ▼ ▲ ◀ ▶ Entry Mode (See below on how to change the Entry mode) Numeric Key <A>...
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fi rst. If you cannot solve the problem after referring the manuals, contact the Canon Authorized referring the manuals, contact the Canon Authorized Service Facilities or the Canon Customer Care Center. Service Facilities or the Canon Customer Care Center. Canon Customer Care Center...