READ THIS FIRST READ THIS FIRST Thank you for purchasing Canon Color imageCLASS MF8180c. To get your machine ready for use, please follow the instructions in this document before referring to any other documentation. Chapter 1 : Setting the Machine Unpack the machine and its components.
NOTE For the list of software included in the User Software CD, see the next chapter "Printing, PC Faxing, Scanning, and ● Networking". A network cable is not included. ● Remove the shipping materials. IMPORTANT For important safety instructions on installation and handling of the machine, see “Important Safety ●...
IMPORTANT Be careful not to catch your hand when lowering ● the scanning platform as it may lead to personal injury. Connect the telephone cable. 1 Connect the supplied cable to the (LINE) jack. Then connect the other end to the telephone line jack on your wall.
Connect the power cord. Plug the power cord into the rear socket. Then connect the other end to the wall outlet (120V). NOTE The machine does not have a power switch. ● The LCD displays INSERT DRUM, INSERT * CARTRIDGE, and SUPPLY REC. PAPER. The LCD returns to the standby ●...
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3 Remove the shipping materials. 4 Remove the protective cover. IMPORTANT Do not open the protective shutter or touch the ● sensors, electrical contacts, cartridge memory or imaging transfer belt on the drum cartridge. Protective shutter Electrical contacts Electrical Sensors contacts Drum cartridge memory Imaging...
Install the toner cartridges. 1 Close the cartridge cover and lower the scanning platform. Please wait until the whirring sound stops. NOTE The machine uses a compact carousel configuration ● for the toner. This means the carousel rotates into a new position for each toner to be loaded.
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IMPORTANT To avoid damage, do not touch the development ● roller sensors, electrical contacts or toner cartridge memory on a toner cartridge. Toner cartridge memory Development roller Electrical contacts Sensor 9 Hold the cartridge and gently shake it several times in all directions to evenly distribute the toner inside.
13Close the cartridge cover and wait for the cartridge cradle to rotate and stop, and then open the cover again. Allow approximately two seconds for the cartridge cradle to rotate to the next receptacle. The receptacles appear in this order: Yellow >...
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3 Pinch and slide the blue rear paper end guide to match the size of paper. NOTE If you use LETTER sized paper, you do not need to ● follow this step, as it is already set as a factory default. Proceed to the next step.
Set the basic fax settings. IMPORTANT Before sending a fax, you MUST register the current date and time, fax number, and unit name in the machine. ● NOTE For details on setting up the machine for the fax function, see the Facsimile Guide. ●...
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DRPD: To distinguish between fax and voice calls by using Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection. NOTE The DRPD mode requires subscription to a DRPD ● service. For more information, contact your local telephone company. Manual: When an extension telephone is connected to the machine, you can receive faxes by pressing [B&W Start] before hanging up the extension telephone.
Chapter 2 : Printing, PC Faxing, Scanning, and Networking Installation Options: To use the machine as a local printer via USB connection, proceed to NOTE • The scan function is only available through the USB connection. To use the machine as a network printer, proceed to To Use the Machine as a Local Printer (USB Connection).
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5 Click [Next] under [Connect Printer Directly to Computer]. 6 Click [Install]. 7 Read the contents of the [License Agreement] ➝ click [Yes]. 8 Read the contents of the [License Agreement] ➝ click [Yes]. - 13 -...
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9 Click [Exit]. 10 Click [Next] to setup the MF Toolbox. 11 Check the destination folder to be installed ➝ click [Next]. 12 Confirm the folder to be installed ➝ click [Next]. - 14 -...
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13 Click [Start]. 14 Click [Exit]. 15 Confirm that is Marked on [MF Drivers], [MF Toolbox], [ScanSoft OmniPage], [Presto! PageManager] and [Online Manuals] then click [Next]. 16 Click [Restart]. - 15 -...
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17 Make sure the machine’s power is turned on. Connect the cable to the USB port on the back of the machine. Then connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your computer. 18 When you connect the USB cable to the computer, the machine is automatically detected as a new hardware.
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Specifying Automatic Network Settings (dynamic allocation): NOTE This machine is set by default to automatically draw an IP using DHCP. If your ● network server or router is configured to provide a DHCP address all you need to do is connect a network cable and power on the printer. The printer will draw an IP address automatically.
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Specify an IP address manually (static allocation): NOTE You will need an unused IP Address that falls within the scheme of your network. You will also need to know the subnet mask and the gateway address. For definitions of each please see the Network Guide. If you are not sure what these numbers are and you have a network administrator or consultant you may need to contact them to get the numbers.
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. Checking Network Settings.
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6 Click [Install]. 7 [License Agreement] screen appears, then click [Yes]. 8 Click [Next] on the Setup Wizard screen. 9 Read the contents of the [License Agreement], then click [Yes]. - 20 -...
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10 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”...
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14 Select the driver type (Printer and/or Fax) ➝ click [Next]. 15 Click [Exit]. 16 Confirm that is marked on [MF Drivers] and [Online Manuals] ➝ Click [Next] then click [Next]. 17 Click [Restart]. - 22 -...
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Congratulations! You have now completed the machine setup for printing, PC faxing, scanning, and networking. Where to go from here... • For basic operations of all functions of your machine, see the Basic Guide. • For details on sending and receiving faxes, see the Facsimile Guide. •...
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