Summary of Contents for Canon Color imageCLASS MF8180c
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Remote UI Guide Remote UI Guide Please read this guide before operating this equipment. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.
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Color imageCLASS MF8180c Remote UI Guide...
Remote User Interface Instructions • Network Connectivity and Setup Instructions Model Name • F148800 (Color imageCLASS MF8180c) • 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).
Appendix Includes 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.
Thank you for purchasing the Canon Color imageCLASS MF8180c. 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.
Displays Used in This Manual The keys which you should press are marked with When multiple keys or buttons can be pressed, they will be highlighted and mentioned in the order in which they should be pressed. Click [OK]. 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.
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The machine is designed with the latest technology to provide trouble-free operation. If you cannot solve the problem or if you think the machine needs servicing, 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.
Overview of the Remote UI The Remote UI (User Interface) software allows you to access and manage a machine connected to a network using a web browser. If you specify the address of the machine in your web browser, the Remote UI screen appears from where you can manage and control the machine.
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■ Checking the [Device Status] from a network computer The Remote UI enables you to access the machine via a network, enabling you to display the current status for the machine, and the status of all information and job processing. You can manage the machine from a personal computer connected to the network, without having to perform operations on the machine itself.
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■ Set and control the machine from a PC The Remote UI enables you to view and delete print jobs that are being processed by the machine or waiting to be printed, and change various settings. If you logon using the [Administrator Mode], you can adjust settings and control the machine from a PC without using the operation panel on the machine.
System Requirements The system requirements for the Remote UI are as follows: ■ Windows • - Microsoft Windows 98/98SE - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional - Microsoft Windows Me - Microsoft Windows XP - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 • Web Browser - Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 1 or later - Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later NOTE...
Before You Start the Remote UI Before you start the Remote UI, check the following: ■ Network Settings Select <VIEW IP ADDRESS> from the <NETWORK SETTINGS> menu, and verify the IP address of the machine. If you do not know the IP address, consult with your network administrator.
Starting the Remote UI To start the Remote UI, follow the procedure described below. Start your web browser. Enter the URL into the [Address] or [Location] field. http://<the IP address of the machine>/ The Remote UI screen loads. NOTE • If the page is not shown correctly, select [Internet Options] from the [Tools] menu on the browser menu.
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Select the logon mode. Administrator Mode: Select the radio button ➞ enter the password. End-User Mode: Select the radio button ➞ enter the owner name. NOTE To specify or change passwords, click [Device Manager] - [Information] ➞ click [Change] on the right side of the [Security] section. Enter passwords for [Old Password], [New Password] and [Confirm] sections in the [Change Security Information] screen ➞...
Remote UI Functions This chapter describes the various functions of the Remote UI, along with brief descriptions of how to use them. Device Status and Information Display Using the Remote UI (User Interface), you can view the current status of the machine, such as the amount and size of paper in the cassette/multi-purpose tray, or other status information.
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Click [Device Manager] that appears under [Device Manager]. [Status]: [Information]: [Features]: [Network]: [Counter]: Device Status and Information Display ➞ select the item to display from the menu Displays the current status of the machine and paper information, such as the amount and size of paper in the cassette/multi-purpose tray, and allows you to view error information.
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The information for the selected item is displayed. (Example) When [Network] is selected: Device Status and Information Display...
Managing Jobs and Viewing the Job Log The Remote UI enables you to manage print jobs. It also allows you to view the sending and receiving results of fax jobs. The [Job Manager] page includes the following sections: • Print Job •...
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➞ Click [Job Manager] under [Job Manager]. A list of Print job being processed by the machine appears. To delete a print job, select the [ ] checkbox to the left of the job to delete ➞ click The selected job is deleted. NOTE You cannot recover the job once it is deleted.
Viewing the Activity Log The Remote UI enables you to view the [Activity Log] of fax jobs. The [Activity Log] shows the recent facsimile transactions of up to 25 jobs. Click [Job Manager] ➞ [Activity Log] from the menu that appears under [Job Manager].
Viewing and Editing Device Settings The Remote UI can be used to view and edit some of the settings for the machine. NOTE You can edit the [Device Settings] only when you are using the [Administrator Mode]. Click [Device Settings] ➞ select the item to display from the menu that appears under [Device Settings].
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To edit the settings, click [Change]. NOTE You can edit the [Device Settings] only when you are using the [Administrator Mode]. Set each of the items as necessary For example, if you want to change the paper size for the paper cassette, select the desired paper size from [Paper Size] for [Cassette] in [Paper Selection] ➞...
Viewing and Editing the Address Book The Remote UI allows you to make additions and changes to each item of the [Address Book]. The [Address Book] page includes the following sections: • One-touch Speed Dial • Coded Dial • Import/Export Viewing and Editing One-Touch or Coded Speed Dialing You can use the Remote UI to view and edit the one-touch or coded speed dialing numbers.
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NOTE • You can jump to the number you want to delete or edit by selecting the appropriate range of the numbers in the drop-down box on the upper right corner of the screen. • You can edit or add group dialing registered under a one-touch or coded speed dialing number.
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If you want to add an address for [One-touch Speed Dial] or [Coded Dial], or specify group dialing, click any number for which [None] is displayed as the name. The detailed information about the number appears. To edit the information, click [Edit]. Viewing and Editing the Address Book 2-11...
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To store the values you entered, click [OK]. ● To specify group dialing: ❑ Select [Group] from [Type] ➞ enter a group name in [Group Name] ➞ click [Address Book]. 2-12 Viewing and Editing the Address Book...
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❑ Register all the destinations for the group. Select [One-touch Speed Dial] or [Coded Dial] from the drop-down list to the left of [OK] ➞ select the [ of the number to register for the group dialing ➞ click [OK]. ❑...
Importing/Exporting the Address Book The Remote UI allows you to import/export the address book data. NOTE The exported file contains the extension ".abk" and can be imported to other Canon products that support address book importing. Click [Address Book] ➞ select [Import/Export].
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Click [Import]. Click [Browse] to select an address book data file to be imported to the machine ➞ click [Open]. Viewing and Editing the Address Book 2-15...
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Click [OK] to import the file to the [Address Book]. If you want to cancel importing data, click [Cancel] to return to the [Import/Export] screen. [Importing address information] will be displayed during the transfer. 2-16 Viewing and Editing the Address Book...
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Exporting the Address Book Data By pressing [Export] in the [Import/Export] screen, you can export the address book data from the machine and save it as a file. Click [Export]. To download the file, click [Save]. If you want to cancel download, click [Cancel]. Viewing and Editing the Address Book 2-17...
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Enter the name of the file. Click [Save] to store the address book data. The machine exports the address book data. 2-18 Viewing and Editing the Address Book...
Viewing Additional Information You can use the Remote UI to access additional information and help for your machine. NOTE You may need a connection to the internet to access some of this additional information. Click [Support Links]. A list of the various additional information resources appears. Click on the item you want to access.
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Remote UI Remote User Interface. Many functions that are done physically at the Canon machine’s operation panel can be done via software at a networked computer using a web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer.
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