Canon MF8170c Guia do Utilizador

ColorimageCLASSMF8170cSoftware Guide

xDisplays Used in This ManualScreen shots of computer operation screens used in this manual may differ from the ones you actually see depending on the

Using the Machine on Your Network2-67Printing28Select the [Access Control] tab ➞ [Share-level access control] or [User-level access control].9Click [O

Using the Machine on Your Network2-68Printing21Open Explorer ➞ browse the network until you can see the icon of the shared printer.2Double-click the m

Using the Machine on Your Network2-69Printing26Select [Connect to this printer (or to browse for a printer, select this option and click Next)] (Windo

Using the Machine on Your Network2-70Printing2● To select the location:❑Click [Browse…].❑ Select the location of the printer ➞ click [OK].NOTEDependin

Using the Machine on Your Network2-71Printing2❑ Select the location containing the printer driver ➞ click [OK].You can also enter the path name direct

CHAPTERScanning with [B&W Start] or [Color Start] on the Machine3-13ScanningThis chapter explains the procedure to scan documents to your computer

Scanning with [B&W Start] or [Color Start] on the Machine3-2Scanning32Press [SCAN] ➞ [B&W Start] or [Color Start] on the machine.If you are as

Setting the Scanning Function for [B&W Start] or [Color Start]3-3Scanning3Setting the Scanning Function for [B&W Start] or [Color Start]When y

Setting the Scanning Function for [B&W Start] or [Color Start]3-4Scanning3Setting Up [B&W Start] or [Color Start] in the [Settings] Dialog Box

Setting the Scanning Function for [B&W Start] or [Color Start]3-5Scanning3Setting Up [B&W Start] or [Color Start] in the [Scanners and Cameras

xiLegal NoticesTrademarksCanon, the Canon Logo and imageCLASS are trademarks of Canon USA, Inc.Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks

Setting the Scanning Function for [B&W Start] or [Color Start]3-6Scanning34Specify an action for [B&W Start] or [Color Start].● On Windows XP:

Scanning with the MF Toolbox3-7Scanning3Scanning with the MF ToolboxYou can scan a document using the buttons on the MF Toolbox.1Place the document fa

Scanning with the MF Toolbox3-8Scanning3A dialog box will appear for each of the buttons.4Adjust the settings.For details, see "MF Toolbox Settin

Scanning with the MF Toolbox3-9Scanning3Adjust the settings, then click [Scan].For details, see "Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear M

MF Toolbox Settings3-10Scanning3MF Toolbox SettingsScanner SettingsYou can specify the scanning mode, scanning resolution, document size, and file siz

MF Toolbox Settings3-11Scanning3 [Scan Mode]Selects the scan mode. The scan modes you can select differ depending on the MF Toolbox button you press.

MF Toolbox Settings3-12Scanning3Save Scanned Image toYou can specify the file name, file format, and location to save the scanned image. When you sele

MF Toolbox Settings3-13Scanning3 [Save Pictures to a Subfolder with Current Date]Check this checkbox to create a folder with current date (e.g. 2004-

MF Toolbox Settings3-14Scanning3 Exif SettingsYou can attach extra information in the EXIF format, such as the description of the image, the date the

Scanning an Image from an Application3-15Scanning3Scanning an Image from an ApplicationYou can scan an image from a TWAIN- or WIA- (Windows XP/Server

CHAPTERSystem Requirements1-11InstallationThis chapter explains the procedure to install the drivers and software on your computer. Once the correspon

Creating One PDF File from Two or more Pages3-16Scanning3Creating One PDF File from Two or more PagesYou can scan two or more pages and make them into

Creating One PDF File from Two or more Pages3-17Scanning36Adjust the following settings if necessary ➞ click [OK].7Click [Start].The [ScanGear MF] dia

Creating One PDF File from Two or more Pages3-18Scanning3If you are scanning using the platen glass, the following dialog box appears as each page is

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-19Scanning3Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MFWith ScanGear MF, you can review with t

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-20Scanning3Using Simple Mode1Place the document face-down on the platen glass or load it face-up in

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-21Scanning33To see a preview image (provisional scan), click [Preview].A preview of the document wi

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-22Scanning3Simple Mode ToolbarWith the Simple Mode Toolbar, you can make adjustments to the preview

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-23Scanning3Using Advanced ModeIn Advanced Mode, you can adjust settings such as brightness and cont

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-24Scanning35Click [Scan].Scanning starts.NOTEIf white lines appear on one edge of the scanned image

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-25Scanning3Advanced Mode - Specifying the Parameters of a ScanYou can specify the parameters of a s

System Requirements1-2Installation1* Log on as a user account with administrator privileges is recommended.NOTEThe USB 2.0 Hi Speed connection require

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-26Scanning3Advanced Mode SettingsInput Settings [Select Image Source]Selects where the document is

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-27Scanning3 Input SizeYou can specify the width and height of the parameters of the scan by enteri

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-28Scanning3 [Output Size]For setting the print size (output size) of the scanning parameters you h

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-29Scanning3 [Descreen]Set to [ON] when scanning printed photographs and pictures. The default sett

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-30Scanning3 [Fading Correction]The fading correction feature rebuilds the color quality that has f

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-31Scanning3 [Calibration Settings]Calibrate the scanner if the colors in the preview image vary fr

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-32Scanning3 [Brightness/Contrast]By clicking , you can access the [Brightness/Contrast] dialog bo

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-33Scanning3 [Gamma]By clicking , you can access the [Gamma] dialog box. The gamma allows you to a

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-34Scanning3 [Histogram]By clicking , you can access the [Histogram] dialog box.A histogram allows

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-35Scanning3❑ Click (White-point eyedropper tool) then click a point in the preview image to speci

Where to Find Help1-3Installation1Where to Find HelpWhen you encounter a problem during installation of the driver software or while operating your ma

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-36Scanning3 [Final Review]By clicking , you can access the [Final Review] dialog box.In this dial

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-37Scanning3 [Threshold]By clicking , you can access the [Threshold] dialog box.If [Black and Whit

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-38Scanning3[Preferences] Dialog BoxClicking [Preferences] on [Advanced Mode] tab opens the [Prefere

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-39Scanning3 [Scan] Tab[Cropping Frame on Previewed Images]Sets how the frame is displayed when you

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-40Scanning3 [Color Settings] TabClick one of the following. The default setting is [Recommended].[

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-41Scanning3 [Scanner] Tab[Canon ColorGear]Select to automatically match the scanner, monitor and c

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-42Scanning3Determining ResolutionYou can specify a resolution in [Image Quality] in the MF Toolbox

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-43Scanning3 Resolution and Data SizeIf you double the resolution, the image data will be four time

Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only)3-44Scanning3Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only)Scanning from the [Scanner and Camera Wizard]

Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only)3-45Scanning34Select a picture type.You can select from the following:- [Color picture]- [Grayscale pict

Installing Software on Your Computer1-4Installation1Installing Software on Your ComputerThis section provides installation procedure of drivers to use

Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only)3-46Scanning37Click [Next >].8Specify a name, a file format, and the location for saving the group of

Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only)3-47Scanning39Click [Next >].Scanning starts.NOTETo cancel scanning, click [Cancel].

Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only)3-48Scanning310Click [Next >]. If you want to publish these pictures to a Web site or order printouts

Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only)3-49Scanning3Advanced PropertiesThe following screen shows the Advanced Properties tab in Windows XP.NOT

Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only)3-50Scanning3Scanning from an ApplicationWith the WIA driver dialog box open, follow the procedure below

Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only)3-51Scanning33If you want to adjust the quality of the scanned image, click [Adjust the quality of the s

CHAPTERSending a Fax4-14PC FaxingThis chapter explains the procedure to fax documents from your computer. You can send faxes using the fax driver from

Sending a Fax4-2PC Faxing42From the [Select Printer] list box or the [Name] pull-down list in the [Print] dialog box, select [Canon MF8100 Series (FAX

Sending a Fax4-3PC Faxing4Characters and Symbols for Fax NumbersYou can use the following characters and symbols in the fax numbers you send from your

Sending a Fax4-4PC Faxing4Sending Settings TabSpecifies the recipient name and fax number of the destination to which you send a fax. You can specify

Installing Software on Your Computer1-5Installation1To Use the Machine as a Local Printer1Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.The [MF8100 Series

Sending a Fax4-5PC Faxing4 Select Recipient from Address BookEdit Address Book TabAllows you to edit the Address Book. For details, see "Edit Ad

Sending a Fax4-6PC Faxing4Cover Sheet TabSpecifies the cover sheet to be attached to the document you fax.NOTEYou can create your original cover sheet

Sending a Fax4-7PC Faxing4 Item SettingsThe [Item Settings] dialog box allows you to set the details of the items to be included in the cover sheets.

Sending a Fax4-8PC Faxing4● Recipient TabSpecifies to include the display of Recipient information specified in the Address Book on the cover sheet. Y

Sending a Fax4-9PC Faxing4● Logo TabThe [Logo] tab sheet enables you to select whether the logo is attached to the cover sheet, and sets how the logo

Sending a Fax4-10PC Faxing4● Signature TabThe [Signature] tab sheet enables you to select whether the signature is attached to the cover sheet, and se

Sending a Fax4-11PC Faxing4● Sheets to Send TabThe [Sheets to Send] tab sheet enables you to select whether the number of sheets to send is included i

Changing Fax Settings4-12PC Faxing4Changing Fax SettingsIf you want to view or change the fax options, access the fax properties or fax printing prefe

Changing Fax Settings4-13PC Faxing43From the [Select Printer] list box or the [Name] pull-down list in the [Print] dialog box, select the fax to be us

Changing Fax Settings4-14PC Faxing43From the [File] menu, click [Printing Preferences].You can also open the [MF8100 Series (FAX) Printing Preferences

Installing Software on Your Computer1-6Installation1Step 1 Install the MF Drivers (USB Connection)1In the [MF8100 Series Setup] screen, click [USB Con

Windows 98/Me Fax Properties4-15PC Faxing4Windows 98/Me Fax PropertiesGeneral TabLets you print a test page or define separator pages. Refer to your W

Windows 98/Me Fax Properties4-16PC Faxing4Details TabSpecifies the printer port and time-out settings. Refer to your Windows operating system document

Windows 98/Me Fax Properties4-17PC Faxing4Sharing TabSpecifies the printer sharing settings. This tab sheet is available only when the printer sharing

Windows 98/Me Fax Properties4-18PC Faxing4Edit Address Book TabLets you edit the address book.[Address Book] Displays the list of the destinations reg

Windows 98/Me Fax Properties4-19PC Faxing4 Add PersonThe [Add Person] dialog box enables you to register a person and his/her information in the Addr

Windows 98/Me Fax Properties4-20PC Faxing4 Add GroupThe [Add Group] dialog box enables you to register a group and its information in the Address Boo

Windows 98/Me Fax Properties4-21PC Faxing4 Edit PersonThe [Edit Person] dialog box enables you to edit a person and his/her information in the Addres

Windows 98/Me Fax Properties4-22PC Faxing4 Edit GroupThe [Edit Group] dialog box enables you to edit a group and its information in the Address Book.

Windows 98/Me Fax Properties4-23PC Faxing4Register Cover Sheet TabRegisters/deletes the cover sheets to be attached to the document you fax.NOTEYou ca

Windows 98/Me Fax Properties4-24PC Faxing4Special TabSpecifies the page settings including the paper size, orientation, and resolution.You can also sp

Installing Software on Your Computer1-7Installation14Read the License Agreement ➞ click [Yes].5Click [Exit].NOTEIf you are using Windows 98/Me, a mess

Windows 98/Me Fax Properties4-25PC Faxing4 Address BooksClicking [Address Books] in the [Special] tab sheet opens the [Address Books] dialog box. Thi

Windows 98/Me Fax Properties4-26PC Faxing4● Add/Edit Canon Fax Driver Address BookThis dialog box enables you to edit the properties of the Address Bo

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Preferences4-27PC Faxing4Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Prefe

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Preferences4-28PC Faxing4General TabLets you print a test page and define faxing preferenc

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Preferences4-29PC Faxing4Advanced TabSpecifies the settings for print spooling. Refer to y

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Preferences4-30PC Faxing4Security TabSpecifies security settings. Refer to your operating

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Preferences4-31PC Faxing4Edit Address Book TabLets you edit the address book.[Address Book

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Preferences4-32PC Faxing4 Add PersonThe [Add Person] dialog box enables you to register a

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Preferences4-33PC Faxing4 Add GroupThe [Add Group] dialog box enables you to register a g

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Preferences4-34PC Faxing4 Edit PersonThe [Edit Person] dialog box enables you to edit a

Installing Software on Your Computer1-8Installation1Step 2 Install the MF Toolbox1In the [Install Drivers] screen, click [Install MF Toolbox].If you h

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Preferences4-35PC Faxing4 Edit GroupThe [Edit Group] dialog box enables you to edit a gro

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Preferences4-36PC Faxing4Register Cover Sheet TabRegisters/deletes the cover sheets to be

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Preferences4-37PC Faxing4Special TabSpecifies the page settings including the paper size,

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Preferences4-38PC Faxing4 Address BooksClicking [Address Books] in the [Special] tab shee

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Preferences4-39PC Faxing4● Add/Edit Canon Fax Driver Address BookThis dialog box enables y

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-40PC Faxing4Canon Cover Sheet EditorThis section describes instructions for installing Canon Cover Sheet Editor, launching t

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-41PC Faxing44Double-click the [setup (setup.exe)] icon to start the installation process.5Click [Next >] ➞ follow the ins

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-42PC Faxing47In the dialog box for selecting a setup type, select [Complete] or [Custom] ➞ click [Next >].NOTEIf you sele

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-43PC Faxing4LaunchingTo start the Cover Sheet Editor, follow the procedure below.1Click [start] on the Windows task bar ➞ [(

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-44PC Faxing4Opening, Saving, and Closing a FileOpening a File Creating a New FileTo create a new cover sheet, follow the pr

Manuals for the MachineThe manuals for this machine are divided as follows. Please refer to them for detailed information.Depending on the system conf

Installing Software on Your Computer1-9Installation13Click [Continue].4Read the License Agreement ➞ click [Yes].5When the [Choose Destination Location

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-45PC Faxing43Click [Open].The selected cover sheet appears.Saving and Closing a File Saving a New FileIf you save a cover s

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-46PC Faxing4 Closing a FileFollow the procedure below to close a currently open cover sheet without exiting the Canon Cover

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-47PC Faxing44Enter the desired text.Adjusting Text PropertiesYou can change text properties whenever you want. When you chan

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-48PC Faxing4 Bold Formatting1Click inside the text box.The text box is now ready for editing.2Click [ ] (Bold) on the toolb

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-49PC Faxing4 Specifying Text PropertiesYou can specify all of the properties for text inside a text box simultaneously.[Pre

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-50PC Faxing44Select [Strikethrough] or [Underline] to draw a line through or to underline text.5Select the desired text colo

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-51PC Faxing44Specify the [Width] setting to set the thickness of the border (0.1 to 50.0).NOTEThe [Width] setting is availab

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-52PC Faxing4Specifying FieldsYou can show sender or fax recipient information, such as the name, fax number, company name, a

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-53PC Faxing4 Inserting Sender and Recipient Information Fields When Editing Text1Inside the text box, place the cursor to w

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-54PC Faxing42Inside the text box, place the cursor to the left of the field to repeat.3Click the [Insert] menu ➞ [Recipient

Installing Software on Your Computer1-10Installation16Click [Next >].7Click [Exit].Step 3 Connect the USB Cable1Make sure that the machine is turne

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-55PC Faxing42Select [Insert a Border Between Repeats] to insert borders between multiple values in a repeating recipient inf

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-56PC Faxing4 Inserting Sheets to Send Field When Not Editing Text1Form the [Insert] menu, select [Sheets to Send].2Drag the

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-57PC Faxing42Drag the pointer on the area of the cover sheet to draw the rectangle.To draw a square, hold down [SHIFT] on th

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-58PC Faxing43Click [Open].Editing ObjectsYou can copy, move, and delete objects such as lines, rectangles, rounded rectangle

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-59PC Faxing4 Moving an Object to a Different Cover Sheet1Select the object to move.NOTEYou can select multiple objects and

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-60PC Faxing42Hold down [CTRL] on the keyboard ➞ drag the selected (copied) object to the desired location.NOTEDragging the s

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-61PC Faxing4 Duplicating an ObjectDuplicating enables you to copy and paste an object in one operation.1Select the object t

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-62PC Faxing4Specifying Object PropertiesFollow the procedure below to change the line style, line color, and background colo

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-63PC Faxing4 Changing the Order of DisplayIf multiple objects overlap, you can specify the order in which they overlap. Use

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-64PC Faxing4• [Align Bottom]: Aligns the bottom edge of all objects along the bottom edge of the last selected object.1While

Installing Software on Your Computer1-11Installation1Install Accompanying ApplicationsTo install the accompanying applications, in the [MF8100 Series

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-65PC Faxing4 Snapping Objects to GridIf you activate the [Snap to Grid] setting for the cover sheet, objects are aligned al

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-66PC Faxing43Select [Dotted] or [Dashed].4Click the button to the right of [Color].The [Color Setting] dialog box appears.5S

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-67PC Faxing48To align objects along the grid, select [Snap to Grid].To deactivate [Snap to Grid], deselect the check box.9Cl

Canon Cover Sheet Editor4-68PC Faxing42In the [Printers] folder, right-click the printer icon for your fax ➞ click [Properties] (Windows 98/Me), or [P

CHAPTERPrinter Problems5-15TroubleshootingThis chapter describes the problems you might encounter when using the machine and their remedies. It also e

Printer Problems5-2Troubleshooting5Q Is your computer working properly?A Make sure your computer is turned on. If so, see your computer’s documentatio

Printer Problems5-3Troubleshooting5Printer locks up system.Q Does your system setup have a problem?A Make sure that you have a high-quality shielded i

Driver Problems5-4Troubleshooting5Driver ProblemsDriver is not working properly.Q Is the printer driver selected as the default printer driver?A Speci

Driver Problems5-5Troubleshooting54. Locate the USB class driver under [Universal Serial Bus controllers]. Delete ONLY the USB class driver specified

Scanning Problems5-6Troubleshooting5Scanning ProblemsCannot scan a document.Q Is there anything displayed in the LCD?A If nothing is displayed in the

Installing Software on Your Computer1-12Installation1To Use the Machine as a Network Printer (Network Connection)IMPORTANTThe machine needs to be rest

Scanning Problems5-7Troubleshooting51. Open the following file in Notepad or another text editor application.Windows 98/Me: windows\system\CNC

Scanning Problems5-8Troubleshooting52. Click [Printers and Other Hardware] in the [Control Panel] folder ➞ [Scanners and Cameras]. (Windows 98/Me/2000

Scanning Problems5-9Troubleshooting5When you click a button on the MF Toolbox, another application opens.Q Is the application selected correctly for t

Scanning Problems5-10Troubleshooting5Scanned image is displayed at a larger (smaller) size on the computer screen.Q Is the resolution setting correct?

Installing and Uninstalling Problems5-11Troubleshooting5Installing and Uninstalling ProblemsCannot install the software.Q Have you followed the instru

Installing and Uninstalling Problems5-12Troubleshooting5Cannot use the software after upgrading to Windows XP/Server 2003.Q Have you upgraded Windows

CHAPTERPrinter Specifications6-16AppendixPrinter SpecificationsHardwarePrinting SpeedWhen printing LTR continuouslyB&W 16 pages/min.Color 4 pages/

Printer Specifications6-2Appendix6SoftwarePrinting Software Canon MF8100 Series Printer DriverValid Printing AreaThe 5.0 mm border from all sides cann

About Color Printing6-3Appendix6About Color PrintingThis section describes the fundamentals of colors and the method for color printing from this prin

About Color Printing6-4Appendix6Method for Expressing ColorPaint is mixed on a pallet to create various colors. This cannot be done inside a printer o

Installing Software on Your Computer1-13Installation15Press or to select <1.DHCP>, <2.BOOTP>, or <3.RARP> ➞ press [Set].6Press [

About Color Printing6-5Appendix6Mechanism of Color PrintingIn color printing, the shape and color of images are expressed in groups of minute cyan, ma

About Color Printing6-6Appendix6To Achieve More Beautiful Results in Smoother OperationsWhen printing color images, the capacity of the printer will d

About Color Printing6-7Appendix6Check the dimension and resolution of the print data using the application software for processing images, and specify

Glossary6-8Appendix6GlossaryAACAlternating Current. The type of electrical current typically available from household wall outlets.ApplicationAbbrevia

Glossary6-9Appendix6CommandAn instruction that tells the machine to perform a certain function. Commands are sent from the computer to the machine via

Glossary6-10Appendix6FFixing assemblyThe device used during the print process to fix the toner onto the paper (or other media) through applying heat a

Glossary6-11Appendix6InstallTo copy software to a designated location on a computer’s hard disk so that it can be used at any time.InterfaceThe connec

Glossary6-12Appendix6MMegabyte (MB)A unit of measurement, representing one million bytes, used to describe machine or computer memory size. Multi-page

Glossary6-13Appendix6Paper pathThe route that paper travels through the machine.Paper sourceSource of paper feed. The machine has a cassette and a mul

Glossary6-14Appendix6Printers and Faxes folder (Printers folder)The container in which your printer and fax information is stored.Properties dialog bo

Installing Software on Your Computer1-14Installation18Enter the subnet mask using the numeric keys ➞ press [Set].Write down the subnet mask you entere

Glossary6-15Appendix6ScalingEnlarging or reducing the printed image.Scanner driverA program that controls how the computer and scanner interact. The s

Glossary6-16Appendix6TrueType fontsScalable fonts used for both screen display and printing. TrueType fonts can be sized to any height, and print exac

Glossary6-17Appendix6WIA (Windows Image Acquisition)Standard for downloading images from scanners or digital cameras. The machine includes a TWAIN-com

Index6-18Appendix6IndexAAbout Color Printing, 6-3Accompanying Applicationsinstalling, 1-11Add Group dialog box, 4-20, 4-33Add Person dialog box, 4-19,

Index6-19Appendix6Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 printer properties, 2-29, 4-27Windows 98/Me printer properties, 2-6, 4-15dpi, 6-9Driverinstalling, 1-6,

Index6-20Appendix6Windows 98/Me, 2-14Local printer, 1-5Logo tab, 4-9MMatching tabWindows 2000/XP/Server 2003, 2-53Windows 98/Me, 2-22Megabyte, 6-12MF

Index6-21Appendix6scanning, 5-6uninstalling, 5-11Profile tab, Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, 2-36ProfilesWindows 2000/XP/Server 2003, 2-55Windows 98/Me,

Index6-22Appendix6Tone Curve, 3-35Toner, 6-15saver, 6-15Transfer roller, 6-15Troubleshooting, 5-1driver problems, 5-4installing and uninstalling probl

Installing Software on Your Computer1-15Installation1Step 2 Connecting the Machine to a Network1Connect a Category 5 rated (Cat 5) twisted-pair LAN ca

Installing Software on Your Computer1-16Installation1Step 4 Install the MF Network Drivers (Network Connection)NOTEFor Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, lo

Installing Software on Your Computer1-17Installation14Click [Next >].5 [License Agreement] screen appears, then click [Yes].

Installing Software on Your Computer1-18Installation16Select the target machine in the Device List ➞ click [Next >].NOTEIf the target machine is no

How This Manual Is OrganizedInstallationPrintingScanningPC FaxingTroubleshootingAppendixChapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6Consider

Installing Software on Your Computer1-19Installation18Select the default printer or fax ➞ click [Next >].9Select the driver type (Printer and/or Fa

Checking Installation1-20Installation1Checking InstallationCheck if the drivers are installed successfully and the machine is selected as the default

Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Software1-21Installation1Uninstalling and Reinstalling the SoftwareIf the drivers are not working properly, remove t

Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Software1-22Installation1Removing the MF Drivers1Click [start] on the Windows task bar ➞ [(All) Programs] ➞ [Canon]

CHAPTERPrinting a Document2-12PrintingThis chapter explains the procedure to print a document from a Windows application. If you want to change print

Printing a Document2-2Printing23Select the command to print. In most cases, click [Print] from the [File] menu.The [Print] dialog box appears.4From th

Printing a Document2-3Printing2Canceling Printing1Open the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) folder.Click [start] on the Windows t

Changing Print Settings2-4Printing2Changing Print SettingsTo view or change the print settings, access the properties or printing preferences dialog b

Changing Print Settings2-5Printing23Click [Preferences] or [Properties].The [Printing Preferences] or [Canon MF8100 Series Properties] dialog box appe

Windows 98/Me Properties2-6Printing2Windows 98/Me PropertiesNOTEThe screens shown below are displayed when you open [Canon MF8100 Series Properties] f

ivContentsPreface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ixHow to Use This

Windows 98/Me Properties2-7Printing2Details TabSpecifies the printer port and time-out settings. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation

Windows 98/Me Properties2-8Printing2Color Management TabAssociates color profiles with your color printer. Refer to your Windows operating system docu

Windows 98/Me Properties2-9Printing2Page Setup TabSpecifies the page settings including the paper size, scaling, number of copies, orientation, number

Windows 98/Me Properties2-10Printing2[Copies] Specifies the number of copies to be printed (1 to 99).[Orientation] Selects the direction of printing

Windows 98/Me Properties2-11Printing2[Watermark] Inserts the selected watermark to be printed on each page. 8 types of watermark are available as defa

Windows 98/Me Properties2-12Printing2 Edit WatermarkClicking [Edit Watermark] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Edit Watermark] dialog box. Th

Windows 98/Me Properties2-13Printing2 Custom Paper Size SettingsClicking [Custom Paper Size…] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Custom Paper S

Windows 98/Me Properties2-14Printing2 Layout OptionsClicking [Layout Options…] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Layout Options] dialog box. T

Windows 98/Me Properties2-15Printing2Finishing TabSpecifies the finishing settings for the printed pages including the collating and binding. For info

Windows 98/Me Properties2-16Printing2 Gutter SettingsClicking [Gutter…] in the [Finishing] tab sheet opens the [Gutter Settings] dialog box. Finishi

vOpening the Printing Preferences or Properties Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . .2-4From the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) Fold

Windows 98/Me Properties2-17Printing2Paper Source TabSpecifies the paper source settings including the paper type. For more information on [Profile] a

Windows 98/Me Properties2-18Printing2Quality TabSpecifies the settings for print quality including the resolution and contrast. For more information o

Windows 98/Me Properties2-19Printing2 Detailed SettingsClicking [Details…] in the [Quality] tab sheet opens the [Detailed Settings] dialog box. This

Windows 98/Me Properties2-20Printing2 Color Settings Clicking [Color Settings] in the [Quality] tab sheet opens the [Color Settings] dialog box. This

Windows 98/Me Properties2-21Printing2● Color Adjustment Tab[Preview] Displays the image with the currently selected brightness and contrast reflected.

Windows 98/Me Properties2-22Printing2● Matching Tab [Matching Mode] You can specify the procedure for color correction.Driver Matching Mode:Processes

Windows 98/Me Properties2-23Printing2[Matching Method]Specifies the matching method by assigning highest priority when the Driver Matching Mode is sel

Windows 98/Me Properties2-24Printing2ProfilesA registered combination of settings for the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source] and [Quality] tab

Windows 98/Me Properties2-25Printing2[Output Method] Switches the job mode between [Print] and [Edit and Preview].[Print] Executes a normal print job.

Windows 98/Me Properties2-26Printing2 Add ProfileClicking (Add Profile) opens the [Add Profile] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to register

viSetting the Scanning Function for [B&W Start] or [Color Start] . . . . . . . . . . .3-3Setting Up [Start] to Operate in a Different Way from [Sa

Windows 98/Me Properties2-27Printing2[Profile List] Displays the list of registered profiles. [View Settings] Click this button to display the View S

Windows 98/Me Properties2-28Printing2 View SettingsClicking [View Settings] opens the [View Settings] dialog box. This dialog box displays the curren

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-29Printing2Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing PreferencesThe printer

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-30Printing2General TabLets you print a test page and define printing preferences. Ref

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-31Printing2Sharing TabSpecifies the printer sharing settings. This tab sheet is avail

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-32Printing2Ports TabSpecifies the port to which the printer is attached. Refer to you

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-33Printing2Advanced TabSpecifies the settings for print spooling. Refer to your Windo

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-34Printing2Color Management TabAssociates color profiles with your color printer. Ref

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-35Printing2Security TabSpecifies security settings. Refer to your operating system do

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-36Printing2Profile TabEnables you to add, edit, and select a profile to be applied to

viiFrom a Windows Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12Opening the MF8100 Series (FAX) Printing Pr

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-37Printing2[Delete] Removes the selected profile from [Profile List]. NOTEWhen one of

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-38Printing2Add/Edit ProfileClicking [Add] or [Edit] opens the [Add/Edit Profiles] dia

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-39Printing2 Page Setup TabSpecifies the page settings including the paper size, scal

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-40Printing2Page Setup TabSpecifies the page settings including the paper size, scalin

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-41Printing2[Page Layout] Selects the number (1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 or 16) of original page

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-42Printing2Edit WatermarkClicking [Edit Watermark] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet open

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-43Printing2 Custom Paper Size SettingsClicking [Custom Paper Size] in the [Page Setu

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-44Printing2[Paper List] Displays the paper sizes actually available. Selects a paper

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-45Printing2 Layout OptionsClicking [Layout Options] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet op

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-46Printing2Finishing TabSpecifies the finishing settings for the printed pages includ

viiiArranging Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-62Specifying Grid Options . . . . . . . .

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-47Printing2 Gutter SettingsClicking [Gutter...] in the [Finishing] tab sheets opens

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-48Printing2Paper Source TabSpecifies the paper source settings including the paper ty

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-49Printing2Quality TabSpecifies the settings for print quality including the resoluti

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-50Printing2 Detailed SettingsClicking [Details…] in the [Quality] tab sheet opens th

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-51Printing2[Color Halftones] Select a dither pattern when you print data in color hal

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-52Printing2 Color SettingsClicking [Color Settings] in the [Quality] tab sheet opens

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-53Printing2● Matching Tab [Matching Mode] Specifies the procedure for color correctio

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-54Printing2[Matching Method]Specifies the matching method by assigning highest priori

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-55Printing2ProfilesA registered combination of settings for the [Page Setup], [Finish

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-56Printing2Preview image Displays the image with the currently selected settings refl

ixPrefaceThank you for purchasing the Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the product in order to fami

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-57Printing2 Add ProfileClicking (Add Profile) opens the [Add Profile] dialog box.

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-58Printing2[Profile List] Displays the list of registered profiles.[View Settings] C

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences2-59Printing2 View SettingsClicking [View Settings] opens the [View Settings] dialog b

Using the Machine on Your Network2-60Printing2Using the Machine on Your NetworkThis section provides instructions for using the Canon Color imageCLASS

Using the Machine on Your Network2-61Printing23Right-click the [Local Area Connection] icon ➞ select [Properties] from the pop-up menu. The [Local Are

Using the Machine on Your Network2-62Printing23Select [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] ➞ click [OK].The server service is added.

Using the Machine on Your Network2-63Printing2 Setting Printer Sharing1Open the printer properties dialog box ➞ select [Share this printer] (Windows

Using the Machine on Your Network2-64Printing2Windows 98/Me Server SettingsThe following is the procedure to make your machine available to your netwo

Using the Machine on Your Network2-65Printing24Select [Service] ➞ click [Add…].The [Select Network Service] dialog box appears.5Select [File and print

Using the Machine on Your Network2-66Printing26Click [File and Print Sharing…].The [File and Print Sharing] dialog box appears.7Select [I want to be a