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Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c Network Manual

Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c Network Manual

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  • Page 1 Color imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide...

  • Page 2: Troubleshooting

    Remote User Interface Instructions • Network Connectivity and Setup Instructions Model Name • H12297 (Color imageCLASS MF8170c) • The machine illustration on the cover may differ slightly from your machine. • 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 Includes troubleshooting, network settings, software information, the glossary and the index. 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 ............vi How to Use This Manual .
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 Appendix Troubleshooting..........3-1 Network Setting Items.

  • Page 6: Preface

    Thank you for purchasing the Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the machine 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 7: Displays Used In This Manual

    Displays Used in This Manual The keys or buttons which you should press are marked with below. When multiple buttons or keys can be pressed, they will be highlighted and mentioned in the order in which they should be pressed. Click [OK].

  • Page 8: Trademarks

    Canon Inc. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. CANON INC. MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THEREOF, WARRANTIES AS TO MARKETABILITY, MERCHANT ABILITY, FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF USE, OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT.

  • Page 9: Before You Start

    Before You Start This chapter describes what you need to know before you start using the machine in a network, including the environments the machine is compatible with, and how to check the network environment you are using. System Environment Requirements This section describes the system environments the machine is compatible with.

  • Page 10: Network Connection Diagram

    Network Connection Diagram Refer to the following diagram examples to confirm the network environment that is connected to the machine, and then perform the necessary operations for that environment. NOTE • For connecting a LAN cable to the machine, see the Set-Up Instructions for Networking and Printing.

  • Page 11: Specifying The Network Settings

    To specify the settings, use: • The machine’s operation panel • NetSpot Device Installer (Canon utility software included in the User Software CD) • ARP/PING commands Protocol Settings (See "Protocol Settings," on p. 2-10.) Specify the machine’s advanced protocol settings. To specify the settings, use: •...
  • Page 12 If configuring the basic protocol settings for the first time, use the operation panel of this machine. NOTE The utility software of the NetSpot Console is not included in the User Software CD. To use the NetSpot Console, please download it from the Canon website. TCP/IP Network Setup Procedures...

  • Page 13: Preparation For Protocol Settings

    You can use any of the following to specify the settings. Specify the settings using the easiest method. • The machine’s operation panel • NetSpot Device Installer (Canon utility software included in the User Software CD) • The ARP/PING commands IMPORTANT •...

  • Page 14: Settings From The Operation Panel

    Settings from the Operation Panel IMPORTANT Settings specified from the operation panel become effective after the machine is restarted, after the procedure. Press [Menu]. Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <NETWORK SETTINGS> ➞ press [Set]. Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <LAN SETTINGS> ➞ press [Set]. Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <IP ADDRESS AUTO.>...
  • Page 15 Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <SUBNET MASK> ➞ press [Set]. Enter the number using the numeric keys ➞ press [Set]. Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <DEFAULT GATEWAY> ➞ press [Set]. Enter the number using the numeric keys ➞ press [Set]. Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <ETHERNET DRIVER>...

  • Page 16: Checking The Current Network Settings

    Checking the Current Network Settings You can check the network settings of the machine. Settings specified from the operation panel become effective after the machine is restarted, after the procedure. Press [Menu]. Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <NETWORK SETTINGS> ➞ press [Set].

  • Page 17: Settings Using Netspot Device Installer

    Execute the applicable command below to set the IP address for the network board. ping <IP Address> -l 479 Input Example: NOTE • The character “-l” is the alphabet letter “L.” • The Subnet Mask and Gateway Address are set as <0.0.0.0>. The preparation for the machine’s protocol settings are complete.
  • Page 18 Right-click the selected device ➞ click [Initial Settings] on the pop- up menu. In the [Initial Settings] dialog box, specify the following items ➞ click [Next]. [Subnet]: [Product Type]: Specify the TCP/IP protocol. [IP Address Settings with]: [IP Address]: [Gateway Address]: Preparation for Protocol Settings If the computer on which NetSpot Device Installer runs is connected to more than one network, select the subnet that the...
  • Page 19 [Subnet Mask]: [Broadcast Address]: NOTE • The settings for [IP Address], [Gateway Address], [Subnet Mask], and [Broadcast Address] cannot be entered if [DHCP] is selected from [IP Address Settings with]. • If a DHCP server cannot be used, select [Manual Setting] from [IP Address Settings with].

  • Page 20: Protocol Settings

    USER DATA LIST. • The utility software of the NetSpot Console is not included in the User Software CD. To use the NetSpot Console, please download it from the Canon website. Settings Using a Web Browser (Remote UI) NOTE Make sure that <USE HTTP>...
  • Page 21 IMPORTANT • For your web browser, use Internet Explorer 5.01 SP1 or later, or Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later. • If you are using a connection via a proxy server, use the following settings. (The settings differ depending on the network environment.) - When configuring your web browser to use the proxy server, add the IP address of the machine to Exception (the address not using the proxy server).
  • Page 22 Under [Device Manager] in the left column of the screen ➞ click [Network]. The [Network] page is displayed. Click [Change] at the right of [TCP/IP]. The [Change TCP/IP Protocol Settings] page is displayed. 2-12 Protocol Settings...
  • Page 23 Specify the setting method for the machine IP address. To use [Use DHCP], [Use BOOTP], and [Use RARP] for the IP address setting, select [On]. If selecting [Off] for [Use DHCP], [Use BOOTP], and [Use RARP], the machine does not check the protocols. If neither DHCP, BOOTP, nor RARP can be used, the IP address specified in [IP Address] is allocated.
  • Page 24 Click [OK]. The settings become valid after you restart the machine. The protocol settings are complete. 2-14 Protocol Settings...

  • Page 25: Setting Up A Computer For Printing

    Setting Up a Computer for Printing After you have completed the protocol settings of the machine, you are ready to set up each of the computers for printing. ■ Connecting to a TCP/IP Network All computers that use the printer must have TCP/IP client software installed and must be enabled for TCP/IP network use.

  • Page 26: Printer Connection Method (Lpd/Raw)

    Printer Connection Method (LPD/Raw) Windows 98/Me Press [Menu]. Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <NETWORK SETTINGS> ➞ press [Set]. Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <LAN SETTINGS> ➞ press [Set]. Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <LPD SETTINGS> ➞ press [Set]. Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <ON>...

  • Page 27: Windows 2000/Xp

    Windows 2000/XP Press [Menu]. Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <NETWORK SETTINGS> ➞ press [Set]. Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <LAN SETTINGS> ➞ press [Set]. Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <LPD SETTINGS> or <RAW SETTINGS>.
  • Page 28 If you are using LPD, change the port configuration information. ❑ Click the [Ports] tab to display the [Ports] sheet. ❑ Click [Configure Port]. ❑ Select [LPR] under [Protocol], enter “lp” in [Queue Name] under [LPR Settings] ➞ click [OK]. NOTE If you are using Raw, this step is not required as the default protocol setting is <RAW>.

  • Page 29: Print Server Settings

    Print Server Settings If Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 is on your network, the following procedure enables you to set up a print server for more efficient management of network printers. Once a print server is set up, print jobs can be managed by the print server.
  • Page 30 When the alternate driver is installed, additional windows will open for entering the location of the file containing the printer driver. Follow the instructions in these windows. NOTE To install the printer driver on another computer, use the [Printer Wizard] window for selecting the printer destination ➞...

  • Page 31: Printer Management

    Chapter 2, "Remote UI Functions," in the Remote UI Guide. Printer Management Using NetSpot Device Installer NetSpot Device Installer is utility software for specifying the initial settings of Canon devices connected to a network. Available on the CD-ROM, NetSpot Device Installer can be accessed directly without installation, enabling network users to quickly and easily specify the initial settings of network devices.

  • Page 32: Printer Management Using Netspot Console

    Printer Management Using NetSpot Console NetSpot Console is utility software capable of managing devices connected to a network. This software enables network users to set or view various types of information about network devices using a web browser, such as list or map display of devices, detailed protocol settings, display and notification of device status, and job manipulations.

  • Page 33: Additional Protocol Settings

    Additional Protocol Settings This section describes two additional protocols supported for this machine: HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) and SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). HTTP The HTTP allows you to communicate between your computer and the machine via a web interface (i.e., Remote UI). Before you use the Remote UI, follow the procedure below to activate HTTP on the machine from the <NETWORK SETTTINS>...

  • Page 34: Snmp

    SNMP The SNMP helps you monitor the state of the machine and collects its information. The following two items can be set: ■ COMMUNITY NAME Sets the SNMP community name. You can specify up to two community names. ■ SNMP WRITABLE Allows the PCs on the network to access the machine and modify its settings if this item is activated.
  • Page 35 Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <ON> or <OFF> ➞ press [Set]. Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the standby display. Additional Protocol Settings 2-25...
  • Page 36 2-26 Additional Protocol Settings...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    If you cannot resolve your technical problem by referring to the information in this section, contact Canon Authorized Service Facilities or the Canon Customer Care 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 38: Troubleshooting

    • Confirm that the proper printer driver is installed. Check if you are printing from Windows 98/Me, each computer must have a printer driver installed. For instructions on installing printer drivers, see the Software Guide. • Confirm that the correct printer is set as the output destination for the computer that is printing.

  • Page 39: Network Setting Items

    Network Setting Items Network Setting Items Using the Operation Panel You can change the settings of the machine with the operation panel of the machine. The setting items you can change are shown below. ■ NETWORK SETTINGS Item IP Address Auto IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway...

  • Page 40: Common Settings

    ■ Common Settings Item Device Name Location Administrator Serviceman Telephone Number Of Service Center* Service Comments* Password Permit End User’s Job Operation* Display Language** Link** URL** Comments** Download Site Link** Download Site URL** Download Site Comments** NOTE Items with an asterisk (*) cannot be set using NetSpot Device Installer. Items with asterisks (**) cannot be set using NetSpot Device Installer, and NetSpot Console.
  • Page 41 ■ TCP/IP Settings Item Whether DHCP is used in setting the IP Use DHCP address Whether BOOTP is used in setting the IP Use BOOTP address Whether RARP is used in setting the IP Use RARP address IP address IP address of the machine Subnet Mask Subnet Mask Gateway Address...

  • Page 42: Available Software For Network Settings

    Available Software for Network Settings You can specify the network settings of the machine using the following software: =Available =Unavailable Item TCP/IP Preparation for Protocol Settings (See p.2-4.) TCP/IP Protocol Settings (See p.2-10.) *: The mark indicates that only some of the items can be set. (See "Network Setting Items," on p. 3-3.) Available Software for Network Settings NetSpot NetSpot...

  • Page 43: Glossary

    Glossary Banding Specifies the method for the Banding operation performed in the printer driver. As Banding defines the output image data of a page by processing it in rectangular bitmap sections called Bands, you can print a document faster. If [On] is selected, Banding is constantly performed; but if [Auto] is selected, Banding is performed only when necessary.
  • Page 44 Images in HP-GL/2 are represented as vector graphics. Vector objects describe an image in terms of geometric shapes, such as lines and polygons, and fills. HP-GL/2 is supported by your Canon machine. HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol. The client-server TCP/IP protocol used on the World Wide Web for the transfer of HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) documents across the Internet.

  • Page 45: Proxy Server

    Protocol A set of rules that govern the transmission of data across a network. Examples of protocols are FTP, DHCP, BOOTP, RARP, IPP, and TCP/IP. Proxy server A server that provides a cache of files available on remote servers that are slow or expensive to access.

  • Page 46: Subnet Mask

    rates, the buffer provides a waiting station where the data can wait until the device for which it is meant is ready to access it. Subnet Mask SUBNETwork mask. The method used to determine which subgroup, or subnet, an IP address belongs to on TCP/IP networks, all devices whose IP addresses have the same prefix would belong to the same subnet.

  • Page 47: Index

    Index Administrator Mode, 2-11 ARP Table, 2-6 ARP/PING Commands, 2-3, 2-6, 3-6 Available Software Network Settings, 3-6 Banding, 3-7 BOOTP, 2-3, 2-13, 3-1, 3-7 Buffer size, 3-7 Change TCP/IP Protocol Settings page, 2-12 Command prompt, 2-6 Common Settings, 3-4 Cookies, 2-11, 3-7 Daemon, 2-13, 3-7 Default Gateway, 3-3 DHCP, 2-3, 2-13, 3-1, 3-7...
  • Page 48 NetSpot Console, 2-1, 3-3, 3-6 Network Setting Items, 3-3 NETWORK SETTINGS, 3-3 Operation Panel, 2-4, 3-3 Ping, 2-7 Preparation for Protocol Settings, 2-3 Print Server Settings, 2-19 Printer Connection Method, 2-16 Printer Management Web Browser (Remote UI), 2-21 Protocol, 3-9 Protocol Settings, 2-10 Proxy server, 2-11, 3-9 RARP, 2-3, 2-13, 3-1, 3-9...

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