Canon I Sensys Mf8550cdn User Guide

Install  the software.
Install the  MF Drivers, MF Toolbox, and  the  other included  software. For more information, see  MF Driver  Installation Guide.
If you are using MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn  / MF8280Cw,  continue  to Configuring Initial Settings for  Fax
Functions (MF8580Cdw /  MF8550Cdn /  MF8280Cw Only)
after installing the software.
If you are using MF8540Cdn  / MF8230Cn, the settings  for connecting  to a computer  are complete.
NOTE:
If the Remote  UI screen  is  not  displayed
Make  sure  that...

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Connecting via USB
Install the  software, and  then  use a USB  cable to  connect the  machine to  the  computer. The machine does not  come  with a USB  cable.
Have  a cable ready as necessary.
Install  the software.
Install the  MF Drivers, MF Toolbox, and  the  other included  software. For more information, see  MF Driver  Installation Guide .
Remove  the cap that  covers the USB port on the back side  of the machine.
Pull  the  string  to  remove  the  cap.
Connect the USB cable.
Connect...

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Configuring Initial Settings for Fax Functions (MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn /
MF8280Cw Only)
Follow  steps 1  to  4  described below to  configure the  fax  settings.  First,  determine which receive mode best suits your intended use, and
then  follow  the  on -screen instructions to  configure the  settings.  For more information  about  a particular  step, click on  the  link  to  go to
the  corresponding section.
Step 1Deciding Which  Fax Receive Mode to Use
Step 2Registering the Fax Number  and...

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Deciding Which Fax Receive Mode to Use
Before configuring the  fax  settings,  determine which receive mode best suits your intended use.Intended use Receive  mode
Use  fax
only/Never use
telephone

This setting is  for  when you want to  use the  machine exclusively  for  receiving faxes,  and  you do not  want to
use the  telephone or optional  handset.
Mostly  use
telephone/Almost
never use fax

Connect  your telephone to  the  machine. This setting is  for  when you mostly want to  use the...

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Registering the Fax Number and Unit Name
Register the  fax  number and  unit  name of your machine. This information  is  printed at the  top  of each page sent from the  machine.
Press  .
Use  /  to select , and  press  .
NOTE:
If  you select , the  receive mode is  set to  .  Later,  when you want to  configure the  fax  settings,  display the
fax  setup screen by pressing 
    .
Press  .
Enter  the fax number using the numeric  keys  (Entering  Text), and  press .
Press  .
Enter  the unit...

Continue  to Selecting  the Receive  Mode
LINKS
Sending  Faxes
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Selecting the Receive Mode
Select the  receive mode that  suits your intended use beforehand (Deciding Which  Fax Receive Mode to Use).
NOTE
If  you previously selected   on  the  fax  setup screen (Registering the Fax Number  and  Unit  Name ), press      to  display the  fax  setup screen.
Press  .
The screen shown here  is  displayed after the  unit  name has been registered (Registering the Fax Number  and  Unit  Name).
Select the receive mode that  suits your intended  use.
Use  / to...

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Receiving Faxes
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Connecting the Telephone Line
Connect  the  telephone line  to  the  machine.
NOTE
If  you previously selected   on  the  fax  setup screen (Registering the Fax Number  and  Unit  Name), press      to  display the  fax  setup screen.
Press  .
One  of the  screens shown here  is  displayed after the  receive mode has been set (Selecting  the Receive Mode).
Connect the telephone line to the machine.
Connect  the  telephone cable to  the  telephone line  jack on  the  machine () and  the  telephone...

NOTE:
If  you are  connecting an  external telephone with fax  functions,  set up  the  telephone to  receive faxes manually.
Press    after the telephone line has been connected.
Use  /  to select ,  and  press  .
Press  .
Restart the machine.
Turn  OFF  the  machine, wait  for  at least  10 seconds,  and  turn  it back ON.
When  the  machine is  restarted,  the  telephone line  type is  automatically set.
If the machine does  not automatically set the type of telephone line
Follow  the  procedure below...