Canon Imageclass Mf8280cw User Guide

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Configuring the Fax (MF8280Cw Only)
Set Up 1Registering the Fax Number and Unit Name
• Enter the unit name, and then press .
 “Entering Text” (P. 35)
Registered information will be printed on the 
recipient's paper. 
The fax number and unit name registered here will 
be printed on the recipient's paper as the sender 
information.
• If you select , the receive mode 
will be set to .
•  To reconfigure the settings, press 
 →  → .
03/03 2013  02:07 PM  FAX     123XXXXXXX             CANON 0001/0001
Sent TimePage Number
Fax Number
Unit Name
Number's Type• 
Enter the fax number using the numeric keys, 
and then press .
   Proceed to the next page
Preface Installing the Machine
2
1Connecting to a Computer and Installing the Drivers
3
Configuring and Connecting the Fax
4
          
						

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Configuring the Fax (MF8280Cw Only)
Set Up 2Selecting the Fax Receive Mode
Set the receive mode that you confirmed in “Selecting a Receive Mode That Fits Your Purpose” (P. 20).
• To set to Auto mode →   → [OK]
•  To set to other receive modes →  → [OK]
•  To set to Fax/Tel Auto Switch mode →  
→ [OK]
• To set to other receive modes →  → [OK]
•  To set to Answering Machine  mode →  
→ [OK]
•  To set to Manual  mode →  → [OK]
Yes
Yes
No
No
The screen that appears varies 
depending on the receive mode 
selected. The screen that appears varies 
depending on the receive mode 
selected.


Yes
No
  When connecting a telephone with fax 
functions:
Set the fax receive mode of the telephone to 
“manual.”
◀ Check!
       
						

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Configuring the Fax (MF8280Cw Only)
Turn OFF the machine.
Wait for at least 10 seconds.
Turn ON the machine.
The machine will restart, and 
the telephone line type will be  automatically set *.
Press [▲] to select . 
Set Up 3Connecting the Telephone Line
* If the telephone line type is not automatically set:
See the e-Manual to set manually.
“Setting Menu List” → “Fax Settings (MF8580Cdw / MF8280Cw Only)” → “Basic Settings” → “Select Line 
Type” in the e-Manual
Preface Installing the Machine
2
1Connecting to a Computer and Installing the Drivers
3
Configuring and Connecting the Fax
4
You cannot use the 
fax function if it is not 
properly connected.
Telephone  
(answering machine)
Handset (option) To an analog 
telephone line
Connect if necessary
     
						

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Appendix
Loading Paper Other than A4 Size
To load paper other than A4 size, such as A5 or B5, see “Loading Paper” (P. 8) and the following procedure to load 
paper and specify the paper size and type.
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• After loading paper, slide the side paper guides and the front-center paper guide inward 
until they are aligned securely against the edges of the paper.
•  Make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the load limit mark.
• 
Pull out the paper drawer.
•  Slide the paper guides, and spread them a little wider 
than the actual paper width.
When loading Legal size paper
Press the lock release lever and adjust the 
length of the paper drawer.
     
						

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4
• Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight a paper size, and 
then press [OK].
•  Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight a paper type, and 
then press [OK].
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• Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight , 
and then press [OK].
•  Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight the paper drawer 
for which you want to set the paper size and 
type, and then press [OK].
Loading Preprinted Paper 
   “Loading Preprinted Paper” in the 
e-Manual
        
						

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Appendix
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Performing Color Correction
It is recommended to perform color correction to obtain optimum copy or printout results.
4
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• Confirm the procedure for color correction, 
and then press [OK].
•  An adjustment image is printed. • 
Open the feeder or the platen glass cover, 
place the adjustment image on the platen 
glass with the print side face down, and then 
close the feeder or the platen glass cover.
•  Place the paper so that the black stripe is at 
the back side of the machine.
If  appears:
• Is the paper loaded correctly?
→ Load plain or recycled paper of A4/Letter size in the 
paper drawer.
•  Is the adjustment image placed on the platen glass 
correctly?
→ Place the adjustment image with the print side face 
down and the black stripe toward the back of the 
machine.
•  Has a paper jam occurred?
→ Remove the jammed paper.
If you want to perform color correction again, press 
  , 
and then select the following settings in the following 
order.
 →  
→ 
•  When  is displayed, remove the 
adjustment image placed on the platen glass 
in Step 4.
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• Make sure that paper is loaded, and then 
press [OK].
        
						

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Appendix
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Checking the IP Address
You can check the IP address of the machine. Use it when you need to enter the IP address during the configuration 
or registration.
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• Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight , and then press [OK]. • 
The IP address is displayed. Press [Status 
Monitor] to close the screen.
• 
Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight , 
and then press [OK].
Check if the Machine Is Connected to 
the Network Correctly
Start a Web browser of the computer that is 
connected to the network, enter [http://IP address of 
the machine], and then press [ENTER]. (Example: 
http://192.168.0.225/)
The screen below (Remote UI) should be displayed.*
*  If the remote UI screen is not displayed, see the e- Manual.
• Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight , and 
then press [OK].
        
						

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Appendix
Copy
Enlarged/Reduced Copies
You can enlarge or reduce standard 
size documents to copy on standard 
size paper or specify the copy ratio in 
percentage.
Collating
You can sort copies into sets arranged 
in page order.
Reduced Layout
You can reduce multiple documents to 
copy them onto one sheet.
2 on 14 on 1
Copying ID Card
You can make a copy of a 2-sided 
card onto one side of paper.
Paper Save Copy
You can choose the desired copy 
settings from the options displayed 
when you select [ 
 ] on the 
operation panel.
Fax*
Sending a Document Directly 
from a Computer (PC Fax)
In addition to the normal sending and 
receiving faxes, you can use the PC 
fax.
Sending
You can specify the destinations using 
the Address Book, enabling you to 
send documents quickly and easily.
Destination search/Favorites list/
Coded dialing/Destination Group/
Specifying from the sending history/
Sequential broadcast
Receiving
•  Receiving in the memory 
You can store the received documents 
in the memory. You can print the 
stored documents at any time, and if 
you do not need them, you can delete 
them.
•  Remote Receiving
If an external telephone is connected, 
you can switch to the fax receiving 
mode immediately using the dial 
buttons of the telephone during a 
phone call.
Print
Enlarged/Reduced Printing
Reduced Layout
You can reduce multiple documents to 
print them onto one sheet.
2 on 1 4 on 1
Poster Printing
Watermark Printing
Displaying a Preview before
Printing
Selecting a “Profile”
Scan
Saving the Documents Using the 
Operation Panel of the Machine
Documents
Data
Scanning with [  ]/[  ]
You can simplify the procedure for 
selecting the destination and making 
the scan settings by registering them 
in the keys on the operation panel.
Saving the Documents Using 
Operations from a Computer
• Scanning with the MF Toolbox
•  Scanning from an Application
Documents
Data
Saving in a USB Memory
You can save scanned documents 
in a USB memory connected to the 
machine.
Network Settings
This machine comes equipped with 
a network interface that you can 
construct a network environment 
easily. If you use the MF8280Cw, 
you can connect to the network 
using the wireless LAN. Also you 
can print a document, use the PC 
fax (MF8280Cw only), and use the 
network scan from all computers 
which are connected with the 
machine. The machine supports to 
increase work efficiency as a shared 
machine in the office.
Remote UI
You can understand the condition 
of the machine from the computers 
on the network. You can access the 
machine and manage jobs or specify 
various settings via network.
Perform Useful Tasks
You can use various functions in this machine. Following functions are the overview of the main functions that you 
can use routinely.
* MF8280Cw Only
               
						

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Appendix
Clearing Paper Jams
If the following screen appears, a paper jam has occurred in the feeder or inside 
the machine. Follow the procedure displayed on the screen to remove the jammed 
document or paper. This manual indicates only areas where paper jams occur. For 
details on the procedures, see the e-Manual.
Manual feed slotPaper drawerBack side
Feeder (MF8280Cw only)Output area
   
						

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Appendix
Replacing Toner Cartridges
Toner cartridges are consumables. When the toner becomes nearly empty or has run out completely in the middle 
of a job run, a message appears on the screen, or the following problems may occur. Take the appropriate action 
accordingly.
When a Message Appears
When the toner becomes nearly empty in the middle of a job run, a message appears on the screen.
MessageWhen the message is 
displayed on the screen Description and solutions
Prepare the * toner 
cartridge. The toner cartridge needs a 
replacement soon.
We recommend checking the level of remaining toner and replacing the 
cartridge with a new one before printing high-volume documents.
 e-Manual “Replacing Toner Cartridges”
If this message is displayed, the incoming fax will be stored in the 
memory without being printed. Also, reports may not be printed, even if 
they are set to be printed automatically.
If  in  is set 
to , however, printing will be continued, but faxes may fade or blur.
 e-Manual “Printing Reports and Lists”
 e-Manual “Setting Menu List”
End of Toner Cart. 
Lifetime * The toner cartridge has 
reached the end of its life.
If this message does not disappear, replace the toner cartridge. You 
can continue printing, but the print quality cannot be guaranteed.
 e-Manual “Replacing Toner Cartridges”
End of cart. parts 
lifetime. Cart. 
replacement 
recommended. 
*
The machine may not print 
properly because a toner 
cartridge that has reached the 
end of its lifetime is still in the 
machine.If this message does not disappear, replace the toner cartridge. You 
can continue printing, but the print quality may be poor.
 e-Manual “Replacing Toner Cartridges”
* Black, yellow, magenta, or cyan will appear in .
If Printouts are Poor in Quality
If your printouts begin to show any of the following features, one of your toner cartridges is nearly empty. Replace 
the nearly empty toner cartridge even if no message is displayed.
White streaks appear Partially fadedUneven density
Toner smudges and splatters 
appear Blank space of originals 
becomes grayish in printouts