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Page 1 Series What Can I Do with This Machine? Basic Guide Before Using the Machine Document Handling Print Media Sending Faxes (MF6550 Only) Receiving Faxes (MF6550 Only) Copying Printing Scanning PC Faxing (MF6550 Only) Maintenance Troubleshooting Machine Settings Appendix Please read this guide before operating this equipment. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Page 2: Manuals For The Machine
● Considerable effort has been made to make sure that the manuals for the machine are free of inaccuracies and omissions. However, as we are constantly improving our products if you need an exact specification, please contact Canon. ● The machine illustration on the cover may differ slightly from your machine.
Page 3: What Can I Do With This Machine
What Can I Do with This Machine? Fax Features (MF6550 Only) Specify a recipient with a single key One-Touch Speed Dialing → p. 4-7 Specify a recipient with a two-digit code Coded Speed Dialing → p. 4-15 Specify multiple recipients with a single key Group Dialing →...
Page 4 Send a fax to multiple recipients Broadcasting → Advanced Guide Send a fax at a specified time Delayed Sending → Advanced Guide Receive faxes in memory without printing out Memory Reception → Advanced Guide Fas (continued)
Page 5: Copy Features
Copy Features Select a scan mode depending on the type of image Image Quality → p. 6-3 Adjust the density level of scanned images Density → p. 6-4 Enlarge or reduce copied images Zoom Ratio → p. 6-6 Sort copies by page order AAAA AAAA AAAA...
Page 6 Copy two documents on one sheet D EF D EF 2 on 1 Combination D EF D EF → Advanced Guide...
Page 7: Printer Feature
Printer Feature Print a document from a PC A BC A BC A BC Printing A BC → Online help Scanner Feature Specify detailed scanning options to suit various images Scanning → Scanner Driver Guide PC Fax Feature (MF6550 Only) Send a fax from a PC PC Faxing →...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents Manuals for the Machine..............i What Can I Do with This Machine? ..........ii Fax Features (MF6550 Only)........... ii Copy Features ..............iv Printer Feature..............vi Scanner Feature ............. vi PC Fax Feature (MF6550 Only) ........vi Contents ..................vii How to Use This Guide..............
Page 9 2 Document Handling..............2-1 Document Requirements ............2-1 Scanning Area................2-3 Loading Documents ..............2-4 On the Platen Glass............2-4 In the ADF..............2-6 3 Print Media ................3-1 Paper Requirements..............3-1 Printable Area ................3-2 Paper Guidelines .................3-3 Loading Paper................3-4 In the Multi-Purpose Tray (e.g., Envelopes) ....3-4 Setting Paper Type and Size............3-7 For the Paper Cassette..........3-7 For the Multi-Purpose Tray .........3-10...
Page 10 6 Copying ..................6-1 Scan Settings ................6-3 Image Quality..............6-3 Density................6-4 Zoom Ratio ..............6-6 7 Printing ..................7-1 8 Scanning .................. 8-1 9 PC Faxing (MF6550 Only) ............9-1 10 Maintenance................. 10-1 Cleaning the Machine..............10-1 Exterior ...............10-1 Interior.................10-2 Fuser Roller ..............10-4 Scanning area.............10-5 Cleaning the ADF Automatically .........10-8 Transcription Roller.............10-9...
Page 11 12 Machine Settings ..............12-1 Machine Settings ...............12-1 Printing USER’S DATA LIST ........12-1 Accessing the Setting Menu ........12-3 Setting Menu ................12-5 COMMON SETTINGS ..........12-5 COPY SETTINGS ............12-9 FAX SETTINGS (MF6550 Only) ......12-11 ADDRESS BOOK SET. (MF6550 Only) ....12-16 PRINTER SETTINGS ..........12-18 TIMER SETTINGS ...........12-20 ADJUST./CLEANING ..........12-21 REPORT SETTINGS ..........12-23...
Page 12: How To Use This Guide
How to Use This Guide Symbols Used in This Manual The following symbols are used throughout the manuals for the machine and indicate the warnings, cautions and notes you should keep in mind when using the machine. Indicates a warning that may lead to death or serious injury if not WARNING observed.
Page 13: Illustrations Used In This Manual
Illustrations Used in This Manual Unless otherwise mentioned, illustrations used in this manual are those taken when no optional equipment is attached to the imageCLASS MF6550. The model imageCLASS MF6550 is used for illustration purposes in this manual. When there is any difference MF6530 and MF6550, it is clearly indicated in the text, e.g., “MF6550 Only.”...
Page 14: Legal Notices
Copyright Copyright © 2006 by Canon Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Canon Inc.
Page 15: Before Using The Machine
Before Using the Machine Machine Components ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) Holds documents and feeds them automatically into the scanning area. Slide guides Adjusts to the width of the document. Document feeder tray Holds documents. Document delivery tray Receives documents. Paper delivery tray Receives copies, prints and faxes.
Page 16 Left cover Open this cover when replacing the toner cartridge or clearing paper jams. Scanning area Scans documents from the ADF. Platen glass cover Open this cover when placing a document on the platen glass. Platen glass Place documents. Multi-purpose tray Feeds non-standard size or thick/thin type paper stacks.
Page 17: Operation Panel
Operation Panel Main Operation Panel ● MF6550 Paper Select indicator SCAN key Indicates the selected paper source. Press to switch to Scan mode. Jam Location indicator Indicates the location of paper jams. Press to increase the value for various settings. Also press to see the next item in LCD display the menu.
Page 18 Log In/Out key Processing/Data indicator Press to enter a password for the machine. Flashes when the machine is working. Lights (Enter password → Press ID to enable up when the machine has waiting jobs. functions. Press ID again after operations to Tone key return to the display for entering password.) Press to switch from rotary pulse to tone...
Page 19: Facsimile Operation Panel (Mf6550 Only)
Facsimile Operation Panel (MF6550 Only) Panel open Direct TX key Coded Dial key Press to set Direct Sending. Press to perform coded speed dialing. R key Address Book key Press to dial an outside line access number Press to search preregistered destinations or an extension number when the unit is under one-touch speed dialing keys or coded connected through a switchboard (PBX).
Page 20: Lcd (Standby Mode)
LCD (Standby Mode) Copy Mode ● Without optional cassette ● With optional cassette 1 0 0 % 1 0 0 % A U T O T E X T T E X T Zoom ratio Paper size Quantity Density Image quality Fax Mode* Scan Mode 3 1 / 1 2...
Page 21: Toner Cartridge
To purchase the Canon genuine replacement toner cartridge, contact your local Canon dealer or Canon help line.
Page 22 ● Do not open the drum protective shutter on the toner cartridge. Print quality may deteriorate if the drum surface is exposed to light or is damaged. ● Always hold the toner cartridge by its handle to avoid touching the drum protective shutter.
Page 23: Timer Settings
Timer Settings Setting Sleep Mode When the machine remains idle for a certain period of time, it automatically enters Sleep mode. [OK] Press [Additional Functions]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <TIMER SETTINGS>, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <AUTO SLEEP TIME>, then press [OK].
Page 24 [OK] Confirm that <ON> is displayed, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the desired interval, then press [OK]. You can set the interval from 3 to 30 minutes (in one-minute increments). You can also enter values using numeric keys. Press [Stop] to return to standby mode.
Page 25: Setting Auto Clear Time
Setting Auto Clear Time If the machine remains idle for a certain period of time, the display returns to standby mode (Auto Clear function). [OK] Press [Additional Functions]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <TIMER SETTINGS>, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <AUTO CLEAR TIME>, then press [OK].
Page 26 [OK] Confirm that <ON> is displayed, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the desired interval, then press [OK]. You can set the interval from 1 to 9 minutes (in one-minute increments). You can also enter values using numeric keys. Press [Stop] to return to standby mode.
Page 27: Setting Daylight Saving Time
Setting Daylight Saving Time In some countries or areas, time is advanced throughout the summer season. This is called “Daylight Saving Time.” [OK] Press [Additional Functions]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <TIMER SETTINGS>, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <DAYLIGHT SV.TIME>, then press [OK].
Page 28 [OK] Confirm that <MONTH> is displayed, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the month, then press [OK]. Confirm that <WEEK> is displayed, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the week, then press [OK]. 1-14...
Page 29 [OK] Confirm that <DAY> is displayed, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the day, then press [OK]. Confirm that <END DATE/TIME> is displayed, then press [OK]. Confirm that <MONTH> is displayed, then press [OK]. 1-15...
Page 30 [OK] Press [ ] or [ ] to select the month, then press [OK]. Confirm that <WEEK> is displayed, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the week, then press [OK]. Confirm that <DAY> is displayed, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the day, then press [OK].
Page 31: Document Handling
Document Handling Document Requirements Platen Glass Type – Plain paper Plain paper (Multipage documents of – Thick documents the same size, thickness and weight – Photographs or one page documents.) – Small documents (e.g., index cards) – Special types of paper (e.g., tracing paper* , transparencies* , etc.)
Page 32 ● Do not place the document on the platen glass or in the ADF until the glue, ink or correction fluid on the document is completely dry. ● Remove all fasteners (staples, paper clips, etc.) before loading the document in the ADF.
Page 33: Scanning Area
Scanning Area Make sure your document’s text and graphics fall within the shaded area in the following diagram. Note that the margin widths listed are approximate and there may be slight variations in actual use. 2 mm 2 mm 2 mm 2 mm...
Page 34: Loading Documents
Loading Documents On the Platen Glass Lift up the platen glass cover. Place your document face down. Align the document with the appropriate paper size marks. If your document does not match any of the paper size marks, align the center of your document with the arrow mark.
Page 35 Gently lower the platen glass cover. The document is ready for scanning. CAUTION – When closing the platen glass cover, be careful not to get your fingers caught, as this may result in personal injury. – Do not press down the platen glass cover forcefully, as this may damage the platen glass and cause personal injury.
Page 36: In The Adf
In the ADF Fan the document stack and even the edges. Adjust the slide guides to the width of the documents.
Page 37 Neatly place the documents face up in the document feeder tray. The document is ready for scanning. NOTE – Do not add or remove documents while they are being scanned. – When scanning is complete, remove the documents from the document delivery tray to avoid paper jams.
Page 39: Print Media
Print Media Paper Requirements Paper cassette Multi-purpose tray Size (W x L) 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm Weight 64 to 90 g/m 56 to 128 g/m Quantity Max. 500 sheets Max. 100 sheets Type Plain Color Recycled Heavy 1 Heavy 2 –...
Page 40: Printable Area
Printable Area The shaded area indicates the approximate printable area of A4 paper. 2.9 mm 4.7 mm 3.6 mm 2.7 mm...
Page 41: Paper Guidelines
● Store all paper wrapped and on a flat surface until ready for use. Keep opened packs in their original packaging in a cool, dry location. ● Store paper at 18°C–24°C, 40%–60% relative humidity. ● Use only transparencies designed for laser printers. Canon recommends you use Canon type transparencies with this machine.
Page 42: Loading Paper
Loading Paper To load paper in the paper cassette, see “Set Up the Machine,” in the Starter Guide. In the Multi-Purpose Tray (e.g., Envelopes) If you are making prints on transparencies, labels, nonstandard-sized paper, or envelopes, load them into the multi-purpose tray. ●...
Page 43 Pull out the multi-purpose tray extension until it clicks, then open it. NOTE Do not load the paper without using the multi-purpose tray extension. Gently load the stack of envelopes with the address side facing down and the flap side to the left. Be sure to insert the envelopes as far as they will When you load the envelopes, arrange the stack of envelopes on a firm, clean surface first, then press down firmly on the edges to make the folds crisp.
Page 44 – Some types of paper may not feed properly into the multi-purpose tray. For high quality copies, be sure to use the paper and transparencies recommended by Canon. – When making copies of a small document or thick paper, etc., the copy speed may be slightly...
Page 45: Setting Paper Type And Size
Setting Paper Type and Size For the Paper Cassette The default settings are <PLAIN PAPER> and <A4>. When you place other types and/ or sizes of paper, follow this procedure to change the settings. [OK] Press [Additional Functions]. Confirm that <COMMON SETTINGS> is displayed, then press [OK].
Page 46 [OK] Press [ ] or [ ] to select <SELECT PAPER TYPE>, then press [OK]. Confirm that <CASSETTE 1> is displayed, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the paper type, then press [OK]. <PLAIN PAPER>, <COLOR>, <RECYCLED>, <HEAVY PAPER 1>, <BOND> If you use the optional paper cassette, confirm that <CASSETTE 2>...
Page 47 [OK] Confirm that <REG. PAPER SIZE> is displayed, then press [OK]. Confirm that <CASSETTE 1> is displayed, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the paper size, then press [OK]. <A4>, <LTR>, <LGL> If you use the optional paper cassette, confirm that <CASSETTE 2> is displayed and repeat this step to set the paper size for <CASSETTE 2>.
Page 48: For The Multi-Purpose Tray
For the Multi-Purpose Tray If you use same kind of paper for the multi-purpose tray, you can specify the paper size and type. [OK] Press [Additional Functions]. Confirm that <COMMON SETTINGS> is displayed, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <MP TRAY STD SET>, then press [OK].
Page 49 [OK] Confirm that <PAPER SIZE> is displayed, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the paper size, then press [OK]. <A4>, <B5>, <A5R>, <LGL>, <LTR>, <STMTR>, <EXECUTIV>, <OFICIO>, <B-OFICIO>, <M- OFICIO>, <FOLIO>, <G-LTR>, <G-LGL>, <FLSP>, <COM10>* , <MONARCH>* , <DL>* , <ISO-...
Page 50 [OK] Confirm that <SELECT PAPER TYPE> is displayed, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the paper type, then press [OK]. <PLAIN PAPER>, <COLOR>, <RECYCLED>, <HEAVY PAPER 1>, <HEAVY PAPER 2>, <HEAVY PAPER 3>, <BOND>, <TRANSPARENCY>, <LABELS>, <ENVELOPE> Press [Stop] to return to standby mode.
Page 51: Sending Faxes (Mf6550 Only)
Sending Faxes (MF6550 Only) Follow this procedure to send a fax. For advanced sending features, see Chapter 1, “Advanced Fax Features (MF6550 Only),” in the Advanced Guide. Set a Document Enter the Fax Mode Place the document on the platen Press [FAX].
Page 52: Enter The Fax Number
Enter the Fax Number Send the Document Dial the recipient’s fax number with Press [Start]. the numeric keys. When you set the documents on the platen glass, press ] or [ ] to select the document size, then press [Start] for each document. When scanning is complete, press [OK] to start dialing.
Page 53: Scan Settings
Scan Settings You can adjust the image quality and density of the document you send. The higher image quality you set, the better the output will be, but the longer the transmission will take. Adjust the scan settings according to the type of document you are sending.
Page 54 [OK] Press [Image Quality] repeatedly to select the resolution, then press [OK]. You can use [ ] and [ ] to select the image quality. <FINE> for fine-print documents (the resolution is twice that of <STANDARD>). (200 x 200 dpi) <PHOTO>...
Page 55: Density
Density [OK] Press [FAX]. Press [Density]. Press [ ] or [ ] to adjust the density, then press [OK]. ]: to make light documents darker ]: to make documents lighter...
Page 56: Speed Dialing
Speed Dialing Speed dialing allows you to dial fax/telephone numbers by simply pressing one or a few keys. The following speed dialing methods are available: ● One-Touch Speed Dialing (p. 4-7) – Register a fax/telephone number for one-touch speed dialing, then to dial the number, simply press the one-touch speed dialing key assigned to that number.
Page 57 ● Registering One-Touch Speed Dialing [OK] Press [Additional Functions]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <ADDRESS BOOK SET.>, then press [OK]. Confirm that <1-TOUCH SPD DIAL> is displayed, then press [OK]. Press a one-touch speed dialing key (01 to 23) for a registering fax number, then press [OK].
Page 58 [OK] Confirm that <TEL NUMBER ENTRY> is displayed, then press [OK]. Enter the fax number you register (max. 120 digits, including spaces and pauses) with the numeric keys, then press [OK]. T E L N U M B E R E N T R Y 0 1 2 X X X X X X X Confirm that <NAME>...
Page 59 [OK] Enter the destination name (max. 16 letters, including spaces) with the numeric keys, then press [OK]. To register another one-touch speed dialing key, press [Additional Functions], then repeat the procedure from step 4. You can set <OPTIONAL SETTING> for each destination. For details, see Chapter 1, “Advanced Fax Features (MF6550 Only),”...
Page 60 ● Editing One-Touch Speed Dialing [OK] Press [Additional Functions]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <ADDRESS BOOK SET.>, then press [OK]. Confirm that <1-TOUCH SPD DIAL> is displayed, then press [OK]. Press the one-touch speed dialing key (01 to 23) you want to edit, then press [OK].
Page 61 [OK] Confirm that <TEL NUMBER ENTRY> is displayed, then press [OK]. Press [Clear] repeatedly to go back to a wrong digit. You can also use [ To delete all the numbers, press and hold [Clear]. Enter a new number with the numeric keys, then press [OK]. 4-11...
Page 62 [OK] Confirm that <NAME> is displayed, then press [OK]. Press [Clear] repeatedly to go back to a wrong character. You can also use [ ] to move the cursor to the wrong character, then press [Clear] to delete it. To delete the entire name, press and hold [Clear]. Enter a new character with the numeric keys, then press [OK].
Page 63 ● Deleting One-Touch Speed Dialing [OK] Press [Additional Functions]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <ADDRESS BOOK SET.>, then press [OK]. Confirm that <1-TOUCH SPD DIAL> is displayed, then press [OK]. Press the one-touch speed dialing key (01 to 23) you want to delete, then press [OK].
Page 64 [OK] Confirm that <TEL NUMBER ENTRY> is displayed, then press [OK]. Press and hold [Clear] to delete all the numbers, then press [OK]. You can also use [ ] to delete numbers one by one. Press [Stop] to return to standby mode. NOTE When deleting all numbers, the registered name is cleared automatically.
Page 65: Registering Coded Speed Dialing
● Registering Coded Speed Dialing [OK] Press [Additional Functions]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <ADDRESS BOOK SET.>, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <CODED SPD DIAL>, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select a coded speed dialing number (00 to 99), then press [OK].
Page 66 [OK] Confirm that <TEL NUMBER ENTRY> is displayed, then press [OK]. Enter the fax number you register (max. 120 digits, including spaces and pauses) with the numeric keys, then press [OK]. T E L N U M B E R E N T R Y 0 1 2 X X X X X X X Confirm that <NAME>...
Page 67 [OK] Enter the destination name (max. 16 letters, including spaces) with the numeric keys, then press [OK]. To register another coded speed dialing number, press [Additional Functions], then repeat the procedure from step 4. You can set <OPTIONAL SETTING> for each destination. For details, see Chapter 1, “Advanced Fax Features (MF6550 Only),”...
Page 68: Editing Coded Speed Dialing
● Editing Coded Speed Dialing [OK] Press [Additional Functions]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <ADDRESS BOOK SET.>, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <CODED SPD DIAL>, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the coded speed dialing number (00 to 99) that you want to edit, then press [OK].
Page 69 [OK] Confirm that <TEL NUMBER ENTRY> is displayed, then press [OK]. Press [Clear] repeatedly to go back to the wrong digit. You can also use [ To delete all the numbers, press and hold [Clear]. Enter a new number with the numeric keys, then press [OK]. 4-19...
Page 70 [OK] Confirm that <NAME> is displayed, then press [OK]. Press [Clear] repeatedly to go back to a wrong character. You can also use [ ] to move the cursor to the wrong character, then press [Clear] to delete it. To delete the entire name, press and hold [Clear]. Enter a new character with the numeric keys, then press [OK].
Page 71: Deleting Coded Speed Dialing
● Deleting Coded Speed Dialing [OK] Press [Additional Functions]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <ADDRESS BOOK SET.>, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <CODED SPD DIAL>, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the coded speed dialing number (00 to 99) that you want to delete, then press [OK].
Page 72 [OK] Confirm that <TEL NUMBER ENTRY> is displayed, then press [OK]. Press and hold [Clear] to delete all the numbers, then press [OK]. You can also use [ ] to delete numbers one by one. Press [Stop] to return to standby mode. NOTE When deleting all numbers, the registered name is cleared automatically.
Page 73: Registering Group Dialing
● Registering Group Dialing [OK] Press [Additional Functions]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <ADDRESS BOOK SET.>, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <GROUP DIAL>, then press [OK]. Specify an empty one-touch speed dialing key or coded speed dialing number that you want to set as the group dial, then press [OK].
Page 74 [OK] Confirm that <TEL NUMBER ENTRY> is displayed, then press [OK]. Select the speed dialing numbers you want to register in the group (max. 122 destinations) until all destinations are registered, then press [OK]. The speed dialing number refers to the one-touch dialing number or coded speed dialing number under which the fax/telephone number is registered.
Page 75 [OK] Enter the group name (max. 16 letters, including spaces) with the numeric keys, then press [OK]. N A M E C A N O N G R O U P Press [Stop] to return to standby mode. 4-25...
Page 76: Adding New Destination To Group
● Adding New Destination to Group [OK] Press [Additional Functions]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <ADDRESS BOOK SET.>, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <GROUP DIAL>, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select a group dial to edit, then press [OK].
Page 77: Deleting Destination From Group
● Deleting Destination from Group [OK] Press [Additional Functions]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <ADDRESS BOOK SET.>, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <GROUP DIAL>, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select a group dial to edit, then press [OK].
Page 78 [OK] Press [ ] or [ ] to display the speed dial number you want to delete from the group. Press [Clear]. Repeat steps 6 and 7 if you want to delete another speed dialing number. Press [Stop] to return to standby mode. 4-28...
Page 79: Changing Group Name
● Changing Group Name [OK] Press [Additional Functions]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <ADDRESS BOOK SET.>, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <GROUP DIAL>, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select a group dial to edit, then press [OK].
Page 80: Deleting Group Dialing
● Deleting Group Dialing [OK] Press [Additional Functions]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <ADDRESS BOOK SET.>, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <GROUP DIAL>, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select a group dial to delete, then press [OK].
Page 81 [OK] Press [ ] or [ ] to display a speed dial number. Press [Clear]. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until all speed dial numbers are deleted, then press [OK]. Press [Stop] to return to standby mode. NOTE When deleting all numbers, the registered name is cleared automatically. 4-31...
Page 82: Using Speed Dialing
Using Speed Dialing Follow the procedure below to send faxes to registered recipients using speed dialing. For easy reference, print out the list of recipients registered for speed dialing. (See “REPORT SETTINGS,” on p. 12-23.) ● Using One-Touch Speed/Group Dialing Place the document on the platen glass or load it in the ADF.
Page 83 ● Using Coded Speed/Group Dialing Place the document on the platen glass or load it in the ADF. Press [FAX]. Adjust any necessary settings for your document. For details, see “Scan Settings,” on p. 4-3. Press [Coded Dial]. Enter the desired two-digit code (00 to 99) with the numeric keys. T E L = 0 1 2 X X X X X X X [ * 0 1 ] C A N O N If you entered a wrong code, press [Clear], then repeat the procedure from step 3.
Page 84: Manual Sending
Manual Sending Use manual sending when you want to talk to the recipient before sending a document, or if the recipient does not have a fax machine that can receive automatically. NOTE – You cannot use the platen glass for manual sending. –...
Page 85 Press [Hook] or pick up the handset of your external telephone. Dial the recipient’s fax/telephone number. NOTE Make sure to confirm the dial tone before entering a fax number. If you enter the number before the dial tone can be heard, the call may not connect, or the wrong number may be dialed. Talk through the handset to the recipient.
Page 86: Direct Sending
Direct Sending With direct sending, the machine sends the document on the ADF as it scans one page, without storing all pages into memory at once. You can send a document ahead of other documents stored in memory. NOTE – You cannot use the platen glass for direct sending. –...
Page 87 Adjust any necessary settings for your document. For details, see “Scan Settings,” on p. 4-3. Dial the recipient’s fax/telephone number. If you select delayed transmission or sequential broadcasting, memory sending is automatically selected. Press [Start]. Each page is sent as it is scanned. NOTE During transmission, <TRANSMITTING...>...
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Page 89: Receiving Faxes (Mf6550 Only)
Receiving Faxes (MF6550 Only) Follow this procedure to set the machine for receiving faxes. For advanced receiving features, see Chapter 1, “Advanced Fax Features (MF6550 Only),” in the Advanced Guide. Enter the Setting Menu Enter the Receive Mode Press [Additional Functions]. Select <FAX SETTINGS>...
Page 90 Select the Receive Mode Exit the Setting Menu Select the receive mode with Press [Stop] to return to the standby or [ , then press [OK]. display. <FaxOnly>: Answers all calls as faxes. <FaxTel>: Switches between fax and voice calls What if...
Page 91: Copying
Copying Follow this procedure to make a copy. For advanced copying features, see Chapter 2, “Advanced Copy Features,” in the Advanced Guide. Set a Document Enter the Copy Mode Place the document on the platen Press [COPY]. glass or load it in the ADF. The COPY indicator lights and the machine enters copy standby mode.
Page 92: Start Copying
Enter the Copy Quantity Start Copying Press [Start]. Enter the copy quantity (1 to 99) with the numeric key. 1 0 0 % T E X T What if... What if... ● You want to cancel copying: ● You enter a wrong number: Press [Stop] on the operation panel.
Page 93: Scan Settings
Scan Settings Before pressing [Start] to begin copying, you can adjust the settings to better suit the document to be scanned. These settings return to the default values if Auto Clear function is activated or if you press [Reset]. Image Quality Press [COPY].
Page 94: Density
Density You can adjust the density to the most appropriate level for the document either automatically or manually. ● Adjusting Automatically [OK] Press [Density] to select <AUTO DENSITY>, then press [OK]. NOTE The image quality is automatically set to <TEXT>.
Page 95: Adjusting Manually
● Adjusting Manually [OK] Press [Density] twice to select the manual mode. Press [ ] or [ ] to adjust the copy density, then press [OK]. ]: to make light documents darker ]: to make dark documents lighter...
Page 96: Zoom Ratio
Zoom Ratio ● Preset Zoom You can enlarge or reduce documents from one standard paper size to another. [OK] Press [Enlarge/Reduce]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the copy ratio, then press [OK]. – 200% MAX. – 141% A5 → A4 –...
Page 97: Zoom Designation
● Zoom Designation You can reduce or enlarge images by any copy ratio, in 1% increments. The available copy ratios are from 50% to 200%. [OK] Press [Enlarge/Reduce] twice. Enter the copy ratio with the numeric keys, then press [OK]. Z O O M 5 0 - 2 0 0 % 8 0 %...
Page 99: Printing
Make sure that the printer driver is installed. For details on printer driver settings, see online help. Start the Print Command Select the Printer From an open document on an Select the printer icon for the application, click [File] > [Print]. machine (Canon MF6500 Series UFRII LT).
Page 100 Adjust Preferences Print the Document Click [Preferences] or [Properties] Click [Print] or [OK]. to open the dialog box. After finished, click [OK]. What if... ● You want to cancel printing: See Chapter 3, “System Monitor,” in the Advanced Guide.
Page 101: Scanning
Scanning Follow this procedure to scan a document to your computer. Make sure that the scanner driver is installed. For details on scanner driver settings, see the Scanner Driver Guide (in the User Software CD). Set a Document Enter the Scan Mode Place the document on the platen Press [SCAN].
Page 102: Start Scanning
Set Scan Function Start Scanning Start MF Toolbox, then set the Press [Start]. scanning format. The mark will be displayed above the button you select. What if... ● You want to cancel scanning: Press [Stop] on the operation panel, then click [OK] on the computer screen.
Page 103: Pc Faxing (Mf6550 Only)
For details on fax driver settings, see online help. Start the Print Command Select the Fax From an open document on an Select the fax icon ([Canon MF6500 application, click [File] > [Print]. Series (FAX)]), then click [Print] or [OK].
Page 104 Set the Destination Send the Document Specify the name and fax number in Click [OK] in the Fax Sending [Sending Settings], then click [Add Settings. to Recipient List]. What if... What if... ● You want to cancel sending a fax: ●...
Page 105: Maintenance
Maintenance Cleaning the Machine Note the following before cleaning Exterior your machine: – Make sure no document is stored in Turn off the main power switch memory, then turn off the main and disconnect the power cord. power switch and disconnect the power cord.
Page 106: Interior
Interior Pull the blue plastic pull tab until you can easily hold the handle of Clean the machine’s print area the toner cartridge. periodically to prevent toner powder and paper dust from accumulating inside. Turn off the main power switch and disconnect the power cord.
Page 107 Use a clean, soft, dry, lint-free Insert the toner cartridge into cloth to remove any toner or the machine as far as it will go. paper debris from the machine’s The left edge (A) and the right side interior. protrusions (B, C) of the toner cartridge should be aligned with on the guides inside the machine.
Page 108: Fuser Roller
Close the left cover. Fuser Roller If black streaks appear with printing, the fuser roller in the main unit may be dirty. Should this occur, clean the fusing roller in the following procedure. The roller should also be cleaned each time the toner cartridge is replaced.
Page 109: Scanning Area
Pull out the multi-purpose tray Scanning area extension until it clicks, then Keep the scanning area clean to avoid open it. dirty copies or faxes to be sent. ● Platen glass Open the platen glass cover. Load a sheet of blank A4 paper. Clean the platen glass and the underside of the platen glass cover with a cloth dampened...
Page 110 Close the platen glass cover. Clean the rollers (A) inside the ADF with a cloth dampened with water. Then wipe the area with a soft, dry cloth. CAUTION Be careful not to get your fingers caught. NOTE ● ADF Do not dampen the cloth too much, as this If your documents have black streaks or may tear the document or damage the appear dirty after copying them using the...
Page 111 Lower the document feeder tray. Clean the ADF scanning area (on the left side of the platen glass) and the document feeding roller with a cloth dampened with water. Then wipe the area with a soft, dry cloth. CAUTION Be careful not to get your fingers caught. Close the ADF.
Page 112: Cleaning The Adf Automatically
Cleaning the ADF Automatically If your documents have black streaks or appear dirty after scanning them through the ADF, clean the ADF roller by repeatedly feeding blank sheets of paper through it. [OK] Press [Additional Functions]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <ADJUST./CLEANING>, then press [OK].
Page 113: Transcription Roller
Transcription Roller If the back of the paper is smudged after printing, the transcription roller may be dirty. Clean the transcription roller in the following procedure. [OK] Press [Additional Functions]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <ADJUST./CLEANING>, then press [OK]. Confirm that <TRANS.
Page 114: Replacing The Toner Cartridge
Replacing the Toner Cartridge When the LCD displays <TONER LOW/ Pull the blue plastic pull tab until PREPARE NEW TONER>, redistribute you can easily hold the handle of toner in the toner cartridge. If the the toner cartridge. message persists, replace the toner cartridge.
Page 115 Gently rock the toner cartridge 5 or 6 times to distribute toner evenly. Push the toner cartridge to make sure it is properly set in the Hold the toner cartridge by its machine. handle. The arrows (A) on the toner cartridge should be pointing toward the machine.
Page 116: Replacing The Toner Cartridge
Close the left cover. Grasp the blue plastic pull tab (A) on the toner cartridge. CAUTION – Be careful not to get your fingers caught. Pull the blue plastic pull tab until – If you cannot close the left cover, do not you can easily hold the handle of force it to close.
Page 117 Remove the toner cartridge. Gently rock the toner cartridge 5 or 6 times to distribute toner evenly. CAUTION – Always hold the toner cartridge by its handle. Remove the seals (2 places). – Do not open the drum protective shutter on the toner cartridge.
Page 118 Pull out the seal completely. Insert the toner cartridge into the machine as far as it will go. The left edge (A) and the right side protrusions (B, C) of the toner cartridge should be aligned with the guides inside the machine.
Page 119 Close the left cover. CAUTION – Be careful not to get your fingers caught. – If you cannot close the left cover, do not force it to close. Open the cover and make sure the toner cartridge is properly set in the machine. 10-15...
Page 120: Transporting The Machine
Transporting the Machine Follow this procedure to avoid Pull the blue plastic pull tab until vibration damage to the machine when you can easily hold the handle of transporting it over a long distance. the toner cartridge. CAUTION Be sure at least two people carry the machine. Disconnect the power cord and all the cables from the back of the machine.
Page 121 Close the left cover. CAUTION Be careful not to get your fingers caught. Make sure the multi-purpose tray and the paper stopper are back in their original position. Pick up the machine using the provided hand grips on the left and right sides.
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Page 123: Troubleshooting
NOTE Do not force a jammed document or paper out of the machine. Contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line for assistance if needed. Remove any jammed documents. Document Jams When <CHECK DOCUMENT>...
Page 124 Lift the document feeder tray. Open the platen glass cover, and remove any jammed documents. Remove any jammed documents. Close the platen glass cover. Lower the document feeder tray CAUTION and close the ADF. Be careful not to get your fingers caught. CAUTION Be careful not to get your fingers caught.
Page 125: Paper Jams
Paper Jams Carefully pull the jammed paper out of the machine. When <PAPER JAM> appears on the LCD display, remove jammed paper from inside the machine first, then from the paper cassette if necessary. Check the following if you experience repeated paper jams: –...
Page 126 Lift and hold the transcription Pull out the paper cassette and frame (A), then remove the push the corners of the stack jammed paper (Only for 2-sided under the tabs. copying). Gently push the paper cassette Close the left cover. back into the machine until it clicks.
Page 127: Lcd Messages
LCD Messages See the table below when the LCD displays error messages. Message Description Action ADJUSTING The machine is not ready for Wait until the machine is WAITING TO SCAN scanning. ready. AUTO REDIAL This message appears when Disappears when the the recipient is engaged in transmission restarts.
Page 128 Description Action DATA ERROR The machine may have Contact your local trouble. authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. DOCUMENT TOO LONG The document is longer than – Scan the document on the platen glass. 630 mm, or is not feeding –...
Page 129 Message Description Action MEMORY FULL – The number of fax jobs – The maximum numbers of that can be stored in jobs that can be stored in memory reached the max- memory are as follows imum. (Based on the condition that the other party sends the fax by the MF6550 with ITU-T No.1 Chart...
Page 130 Message Description Action NOT REGISTERED The telephone number you Register the telephone attempted to dial using a number before using the speed dialing function was speed dialing function. not registered. OUTPUT TRAY FULL The paper delivery tray is full Remove the printouts from of paper.
Page 131 If the message persists, unplug the machine from the power supply and contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. TONER IS NOT SET A toner cartridge is not Install the toner cartridge...
Page 132: Error Codes (Mf6550 Only)
(MF6550 Only) An error code is a four-digit code shown on an ERROR TX REPORT or an ERROR RX REPORT when an error occurs. 31/12 2006 10:50 FAX 123XXXXXX CANON *************************** ERROR TX REPORT *************************** TX FUNCTION WAS NOT COMPLETED...
Page 133 Error Code Description Action #0005 – The other fax machine did not – Send the document again. respond within 35 seconds. Contact the other party and have them check their fax machine. If you are making an overseas call, add a pause to the number. –...
Page 134: If A Power Failure Occurs
If a Power Failure Occurs If power is suddenly lost due to an outage or accidental unplugging, a built-in battery retains the user data settings and the speed dialing settings. Any sent or received documents stored in memory are backed up for about 60 minutes. During a power cut, functions are limited as follows: –...
Page 135: If You Cannot Solve A Problem
– Steps you have taken to solve the problem and the results CAUTION If the machine makes strange noises, emits smoke or odd odor, unplug it immediately and contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the machine yourself. NOTE Attempting to repair the machine yourself may void the limited warranty.
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Page 137: Machine Settings
Machine Settings Machine Settings You can adjust the machine settings from the Setting Menu to customize the way the machine works. To see the list of current settings, print out USER’S DATA LIST. Printing USER’S DATA LIST [OK] Press [Additional Functions]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <REPORT SETTINGS>, then press [OK].
Page 138 [OK] Press [ ] or [ ] to select <LIST PRINT>, then press [OK]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <USER DATA LIST>, then press [OK]. 12-2...
Page 139: Accessing The Setting Menu
Accessing the Setting Menu [OK] Press [Additional Functions]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the menu you want to access, then press [OK]. <COMMON SETTINGS> <COPY SETTINGS> <FAX SETTINGS>* <ADDRESS BOOK SET.>* <PRINTER SETTINGS> <TIMER SETTINGS> <ADJUST./CLEANING> <REPORT SETTINGS> <SYSTEM SETTINGS>...
Page 140 [OK] Press [ ] or [ ] to select a submenu, then press [OK]. To register the settings or go to a submenu item, press [OK]. When finished, press [Stop] to return to standby mode. NOTE – If you press [Stop] before pressing [OK], the setting will not be registered. –...
Page 141: Setting Menu
Setting Menu NOTE – Depending on the country of purchase, some settings may not be available. – The menus described in this section are based on the model imageCLASS MF6550. Depending on the model of your machine, some settings may not be available and the number on the top of each menu may vary.
Page 142 COMMON SETTINGS 5. SCAN DONE TONE Beeps when scanning is completed. – ERROR ONLY (1-3) – OFF – ON (1-3) 6. PRINT DONE TONE Beeps when printing is completed. – ERROR ONLY (1-3) – OFF – ON (1-3) 4. TONER SAVER MODE Sets whether to reduce toner consumption.
Page 143 COMMON SETTINGS 7. SELECT PAPER TYPE Sets the paper type for the paper cassette. (See “For the Paper Cassette” on p. 3-7.) 1. CASSETTE 1 Sets the paper type for paper cassette 1. 2. CASSETTE 2** Sets the paper type for paper cassette 2. 8.
Page 144 COMMON SETTINGS 2. CASSETTE 1 Selects the paper feed method for paper cassette 1. SPEED PRIORITY Print speed has priority. PRINT SIDE The machine starts printing on the side of paper loaded facing down. Print speed becomes slower for one-sided print.
Page 145: Copy Settings
COPY SETTINGS Setting Item Description 1. IMAGE DIR PRIORTY Sets whether to activate the image direction priority. Copy orientation is same as the document. Copy orientation is rotated at 180 degrees. 2. STANDARD SETTINGS Sets the default setting for copying. 1.
Page 146 COPY SETTINGS 8. PAPER SELECT Sets the paper source for copying. – AUTO – CASSETTE 1 – CASSETTE 2** 3. SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness of the copied image. (1-9) 4. PAPER SIZE GROUP Selects a paper size group for your machine. –...
Page 147: Fax Settings (Mf6550 Only)
FAX SETTINGS (MF6550 Only) Setting Item Description 1. RX MODE Selects the receive mode. (See “Set the Machine for Receiving Faxes,” in the Starter Guide.) – FaxOnly – FaxTel – AnsMode – NET SWITCH – Manual 2. USER SETTINGS Specifies the basic operation settings in the fax mode. 1.
Page 148 FAX SETTINGS (MF6550 Only) 7. OFFHOOK ALARM Sets whether the alarm sounds when the handset of the external telephone is off the hook. – ON – OFF 8. STANDARD SETTINGS Sets the default setting for faxing. 1. DENSITY Sets the default density for faxing. –...
Page 149 FAX SETTINGS (MF6550 Only) 3. AUTO REDIAL Sets whether to redial automatically when the other line is busy or a transmission error occurs. (See Chapter 1, “Advanced Fax Features (MF6550 Only),” in the Advanced Guide.) Customizes the redial operation. 1. REDIAL TIMES Sets the number of retries.
Page 150 FAX SETTINGS (MF6550 Only) 3. INCOMING RING Sets whether the machine rings when it receives a voice call, enabling you to answer the call. This function is only available when <RX MODE> is set to <FaxOnly> or <FaxTel>. The telephone does not ring when it receives a voice call. (In Sleep mode, the telephone may ring one or two times.) The telephone rings when it receives a voice call if an external telephone is connected.
Page 151 FAX SETTINGS (MF6550 Only) 5. PRINTER SETTINGS Sets the to printer functions. 1. RECEIVE REDUCTION Sets whether the received images print out at a reduced size. (See Chapter 1, “Advanced Fax Features (MF6550 Only),” in the Advanced Guide.) Image reduction is turned on. 1.
Page 152: Address Book Set. (Mf6550 Only)
ADDRESS BOOK SET. (MF6550 Only) Setting Item Description 1. 1-TOUCH SPD DIAL Registers the information on one-touch speed dialing. Up to 23 destinations can be registered. (See “Registering One- Touch Speed Dialing,” on p. 4-7.) 1. TEL NUMBER ENTRY Registers the recipient’s fax number (max. 120 digits, including spaces).
Page 153 ADDRESS BOOK SET. (MF6550 Only) 2. CODED SPD DIAL Registers the information on coded speed dialing. Up to 100 destinations can be registered. (See “Registering Coded Speed Dialing,” on p. 4-15.) 1. TEL NUMBER ENTRY Registers the recipient’s fax number (max. 120 digits, including spaces).
Page 154: Printer Settings
PRINTER SETTINGS Setting Item Description 1. DEFAULT PAPERSIZE Sets the default paper size when no paper source is specified. (A4, B5, A5, LGL, LTR, STMT, EXECUTIV, ISO-B5, ISO-C5, COM10, MONARCH, DL) 2. DEFAULT PAPERTYPE Sets the default paper type for print jobs. This machine has internally defined optimal print modes for each specified paper type.
Page 155 PRINTER SETTINGS 7. COLLATE Sets whether to collate the printouts automatically. – OFF – COLLATE 8. ERROR TIME OUT Sets the length of time before the machine returns an error when no data is received from the computer. Sets the error time out period. (5SEC-300SEC) The error time out is off.
Page 156: Timer Settings
TIMER SETTINGS Setting Item Description 1. DATE&TIME SETTING Sets the current date and time. (See “Set Up the Machine,” in the Starter Guide.) 2. DATE TYPE SELECT Sets the date format. – DD/MM YYYY – YYYY MM/DD – MM/DD/YYYY 3. AUTO SLEEP TIME Sets auto sleep mode when the machine remains idle for a certain period of time.
Page 157: Adjust./Cleaning
ADJUST./CLEANING Setting Item Description 1. TRANS. ROLR CLEAN Cleans the transcription roller. (See “Transcription Roller,” on p. 10-9.) 2. FIX.UNIT CLEANING Cleans the fuser roller. (See “Fuser Roller,” on p. 10-4.) 3. FEEDER CLEANING Cleans the ADF. (See “Cleaning the ADF Automatically,” on p.
Page 158 ADJUST./CLEANING 9. SPECIAL MODE R Sets whether to prevent white streaks from appearing on the printed image. When you print the halftone image or photograph after the machine has not undergone any operation for a while, the first page of printouts may have thin white streaks on the printed image.
Page 159: Report Settings
REPORT SETTINGS Setting Item Description 1. SETTINGS* Sets the report functions. (See Chapter 4, “Reports and Lists,” in the Advanced Guide.) 1. TX REPORT Sets whether the fax transmission report prints out. PRINT ERROR ONLY Prints a report only when a transmission error occurs. REPORT WITH TX Sets whether to print the first page of the fax under the IMAGE...
Page 160: System Settings
REPORT SETTINGS 2. LIST PRINT Prints reports/lists. 1. ACTIVITY REPORT* Prints the fax transaction report (max. last 40 transactions) manually. 2. SPEED DIAL LIST* Prints the list of fax numbers registered for speed dialing. – 1. 1-TOUCH LIST – 2. CODED DIAL LIST –...
Page 161 SYSTEM SETTINGS 1. TOTAL PRINT Sets the page limit of total print. 1. RESTRICT Sets whether to activate the page limit of total print. TOTAL – OFF – ON 2. PAGE Enters the numbers for the page limit of total print. TOTALS (0-999999) 2.
Page 162 SYSTEM SETTINGS 2. CLEAR ALL Clears the counter information for all departments. TOTAL – OFF – ON 3. PRINT LIST Prints the contents of <VIEW PAGE TOTALS>. 3. PDL JOBS W/OUT Sets whether to allow printing jobs from a printer driver not correspondent with a stored Department ID.
Page 163 SYSTEM SETTINGS 3. MEMORY RX TIME Sets whether to set a period for memory reception. Disables setting a period of memory reception. Enables setting a period of memory reception. 1. MEM RX Enters the start time. START TIME 2. MEM. RX END Enters the end time.
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Page 165: Appendix
Appendix Specifications General ● Type Personal Desktop ● Power Source 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (Power requirements differ depending on the country in which you purchased the product.) ● Power Consumption Approx. 860 W (max.) ● Warm-up Time less than 13.5 sec.* (temperature: 20°C, humidity: 65%;...
Page 166: Copier
General ● Acceptable » p. 2-1. Documents ● Acceptable Paper » p. 3-1. Stock ● Printable Area » p. 3-2. ● Scanning Area » p. 2-3. Copier ● Scanning Resolution 600 dpi x 600 dpi ● Printing Resolution 1200 dpi enhanced x 600 dpi ●...
Page 167: Printer
Printer ● Printing Method Indirect electrostatic method (On-demand fixing) ● Paper Handling – Paper cassette: 500 sheets x 1 cassette (80 g/m – Multi-purpose tray: 100 sheets (80 g/m ● Paper Delivery 100 sheets (64 to 80 g/m ● Print Speed See “Copy Speed,”...
Page 168: Telephone (Mf6550 Only)
Facsimile (MF6550 Only) ● Dialing – Speed dialing One-touch speed dialing (23 destinations) Coded speed dialing (100 destinations) Group dialing (122 destinations) Address Book dialing (with Address Book key) – Regular dialing (with numeric keys) – Automatic redialing – Manual redialing (with Redial/Pause key) –...
Page 169: Index
Index Symbols & Numerics 2 on 1 key 1-4 Daylight saving time 1-13 Delayed TX key 1-5 Density A4 3-1 Copying 6-4 Faxes 4-5 Additional Functions key 1-4 Density key 1-4 Address Book key 1-5 Direct Sending 4-36 ADDRESS BOOK SET. 12-16 Direct TX key 1-5, 4-36 ADF 1-1, 2-6 Document...
Page 170 Group dialing 4-6 Machine settings 12-1 Adding destination 4-26 Main power switch 1-2 Changing name 4-29 Maintenance 10-1 Deleting destination 4-27 Manual Sending 4-34 Deleting group 4-30 Menu Registering 4-23 Using 4-32 Accessing 12-3 Setting 12-5 Multi-purpose tray 1-2, 3-4 Multi-purpose tray extension 1-2, 3-5 Hook key 1-5, 4-35 Numeric keys 1-3...
Page 171 Paper Select indicator 1-3 Specifications 13-1 Paper select key 1-4 Copier 13-2 Facsimile 13-3 PC Faxing 9-1 General 13-1 Platen glass 1-2, 2-4 Printer 13-3 Power indicator 1-4 Telephone 13-4 PRINTER SETTINGS 12-18 Speed dialing 4-6 Printing 7-1 Standby mode Processing/Data indicator 1-4 Copy 1-6 Fax 1-6...
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1 Before Using the Machine

Machine Components

Operation Panel

LCD (Standby Mode)

Toner Cartridge

Timer Settings

2 Document Handling

Document Requirements

Scanning Area

Loading Documents

3 Print Media

Paper Requirements

Printable Area

Paper Guidelines

Loading Paper

Setting Paper Type and Size

4 Sending Faxes (MF6550 Only)

Scan Settings

Speed Dialing

Manual Sending

Direct Sending

5 Receiving Faxes (MF6550 Only)

6 Copying

Scan Settings

7 Printing

8 Scanning

9 PC Faxing (MF6550 Only)

10 Maintenance

Cleaning the Machine

Replacing the Toner Cartridge

Transporting the Machine

11 Troubleshooting

Clearing Jams

LCD Messages

Error Codes (MF6550 Only)

If a Power Failure Occurs

If You Cannot Solve a Problem

12 Machine Settings

Setting Menu

13 Appendix

Specifications

Index

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