Canon printer Color imageCLASS MF8180c User Manual

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Accessing the Machine Settings10-1
10Machine Settings
This chapter explains how to adjust machine settings. The list of all the settings is also 
provided for your reference.
Accessing the Machine Settings
1Press [Menu].
2Press [((-)] or[)(+)] to select the menu you want to change ➞ 
press [Set].
You have now accessed the settings in the list.
3Press [((-)] or [)(+)] to select the sub menu you want to change ➞ 
press [Set].
NOTE
•For details on sub menus, see Menu Descriptions, on p. 10-2.
•If you press [Stop/Reset] before [Set] is pressed, the item you have selected will not be 
registered.
•Press [Stop/Reset] to exit from the Menu.
•If you press [Menu], the display returns to the previous screen.
•The settings changed in the Menu do not return automatically to the settings you set 
previously. Change to the previous settings again if necessary.
•To specify or register the settings of the fax function, refer to Chapter 8, Machine 
Settings, in the Facsimile Guide. 
						

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Menu Descriptions
NOTE
For details on , , and , 
refer to Chapter 8, Machine Settings, in the Facsimile Guide. 
PAPER SETTINGS
(The factory default setting is in bold face.)
COMMON SETTINGS
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1. PAPER SETTINGS Sets the paper size and paper type.
1. CASSETTE
1. PAPER SIZE Selects the paper size for the paper cassette. 
LT R, LGL, A4, B5, A5, EXECUTIV 
2. PAPER TYPE Selects the paper type to be used in the paper 
cassette.
PLAIN PAPER, HEAVY PAPER
2. MP TRAY
1. PAPER SIZE Selects the paper size for the MP tray. 
LT R, LGL, A4, B5, A5, EXECUTIV, COM10, 
MONARCH, DL, ISO-C5
2. PAPER TYPE Selects the paper type to be used in the MP tray.
PLAIN PAPER, HEAVY PAPER, 
TRANSPARENCY
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1. DEFAULT SETTINGS Selects the Copy, or Scan mode for the machines 
default mode. When the power cord is plugged in, 
or after the auto clear function activates, the 
standby display of the selected mode appears.
COPYThe Copy mode is selected as default.
FAX The Fax mode is selected as default. 
						

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SCAN The Scan mode is selected as default.
2. VOLUME CONTROL Adjusts the beep or alarm volume of the machine.
1. KEYPAD VOLUME Adjusts the volume of keypad tones.
0 to 3 (1)
2. ALARM VOLUME Adjusts the alarm volume.
0 to 3 (1)
3. TX DONE TONE Sets the transmission end tone settings.
ERROR ONLYThe transmission end tone sounds only when any 
error occurs while printing.
1 to 3 (1)
OFF The transmission end tone does not sound.
ON The transmission end tone sounds.
1 to 3 (1)
4. RX DONE TONE Sets the reception end tone settings.
ERROR ONLYThe reception end tone sounds only when any 
error occurs while printing.
1 to 3 (1)
OFF The reception end tone does not sound.
ON The reception end tone sounds.
1 to 3 (1)
5. PRINT DONE TONE Sets the printing end tone settings.
ERROR ONLYThe printing end tone sounds only when any error 
occurs while printing.
1 to 3 (1)
OFF The printing end tone does not sound.
ON The printing end tone sounds.
1 to 3 (1)
6. SCAN DONE TONE Sets the scanning end tone settings.
ERROR ONLYA scanning end tone sounds only when any error 
occurs while scanning.
1 to 3 (1)
OFF The scanning end tone does not sound.
ON A scanning end tone sounds.
1 to 3 (1)
7. CALLING VOLUME Adjusts the calling volume.
1 to 3 (1)
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8. LINE MONITOR VOL. Adjusts the line monitor volume.
0 to 3 (1)
3. B & W TONER SAVER Sets the toner saver mode for B&W printing.
Not available for color printing.
OFFThe toner saver mode is turned off.
ON The toner saver mode is turned on.
4. DISPLAY LANGUAGE Shows the language displayed in the LCD.
ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH, GERMAN, 
ITALIAN, DUTCH, FINNISH, PORTUGUESE, 
NORWEGIAN, SWEDISH, DANISH, SLOVENE, 
CZECH, HUNGARIAN, RUSSIAN
5. SPECIAL PRT MODE  provides the settings 
that avoid or correct problems of printing quality. 
Read the each description carefully before 
specifying this option.
Note:
After correcting problems, reset to the default 
setting: .
OFFThe special print mode function is turned off.
SPECIAL SETTINGS1 It is not recommended to print on the reverse of 
paper that has been printed once. However, if you 
have to print on both sides of the paper, select 
 when printing on the 
reverse.
SPECIAL SETTINGS2 Depending on the operating environment 
(especially the dry environment) or the type of 
paper, some smudged marks of spattering toner 
may appear on print pages. In this case, select 
 to improve the result.
Note:
Do not select  when 
using paper that has been stored at high 
temperature or high humidity. Otherwise the print 
quality may deteriorate.
SPECIAL SETTINGS3 When an image of high color density is printed, 
sometimes the image partially appears on the 
next page. In this case, select  to improve the result.
SPECIAL SETTINGS4 Depending on the operating environment 
(especially the humid environment) some images 
may look spotty or striped when printing black. In 
this case, select  to 
improve the result.
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(The factory default setting is in bold face.)
SPECIAL  SETTINGS5 When heavy paper of rough surface is used, some 
images may look patchy due to toner failing to 
fuse to the paper. In this case, select  to improve the result.
Note
Do not select  when 
using thin paper. It may cause a problem such as 
winding around the fuser unit.
Before selecting , try 
printing when  is selected for 
. If the print result is not 
satisfactory yet, select .
SPECIAL SETTINGS6 When thin paper is used, it may be output curled 
or black letters on some page may partially 
appear on the other pages. In this case, select 
 to improve the result.
Note
Do not select  when 
using heavy paper. Some pages may look patchy 
due to toner failing to fuse to the paper.
Before selecting , try 
printing when  is selected for 
. If the paper is still output curled 
or some images partially appear on other pages, 
select .
SPECIAL SETTINGS7 When label sheets are used, some images may 
look patchy due to toner failing to fuse to the 
paper. In this case, select  to improve the result.
SPECIAL SETTINGS8 Depending on the operating environment 
(especially the humid environment) some colors 
especially red, blue, and green that are made by 
more than two colors may look patchy. In this 
case, select  to improve 
the result.
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COPY SETTINGS
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1. STD. IMAGEQUALITY Selects the document type.
TEXT/PHOTOText/photo mode
Selects the PRIORITY LEVEL.
STANDARD, PHOTO PRIORITY, TEXT 
PRIORITY
TEXT Character mode
PHOTO Photo mode
2. STANDARD EXPOSURE Sets how the exposure is adjusted.
MANUALAdjusts the exposure manually.
The exposure can be adjusted in 9 increments. 
(center)
AUTO The exposure is adjusted automatically.
3. STD ZOOM RATIO Selects the copy ratio.
MANUALSelects the copy ratio. 
50% to 200% (100%)
PRESET RATIO Selects the preset copy ratio. The preset copy 
ratios will change when the paper size group is 
changed.
4. STANDARD COPY QTY Selects the copy quantity.
1 to 99 (1)
5. AUTO SORT Sets the auto sort function.
OFFThe auto sort function is turned off.
ON The auto sort function is turned on.
6.  PAPER SIZE  GROUP The paper size group can be selected. If the paper 
size group is changed, the preset copy ratios will 
also change.
INCHPreset  copy  ratios: 50%, 64%, 78%, 100%, 129%, 
200%
A Preset copy ratios: 50%, 70%, 100%, 141%, 
200%
AB Preset copy ratios: 50%, 70%, 81%, 86%, 100%, 
115%, 122%, 141%, 200% 
						

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(The factory default setting is in bold face.)
PRINTER SETTINGS
(The factory default setting is in bold face.)
7. COLOR BALANCE Specify the toner density for the following each 
color when using color mode.
1. BLACK
2. CYAN
3. MAGENTA
4. YELLOW
1 to 7 (5)
8. SHARPNESS The sharpness setting of an image can be 
adjusted. When you want to make characters and 
lines clear, select a larger value. When you make 
copies of photographs, select a smaller value.
1 to 9 (5)
9. SATURATION Selects the saturation type when using color 
mode.
STANDARD, VIVID, TRANQUIL
10. REMOVE BACKGROUND Selects the level of removing the background of 
documents when using color mode.
1 to 5 (4)
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1. ERROR TIME OUT Sets the length of time before the machine returns 
an error when no data is received from the 
computer.
ONThe error time out is on. Sets the time out period. 
5SEC to 300SEC (15SEC)
OFF The error time out is off.
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TIMER SETTINGS
(The factory default setting is in bold face.)
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1. DATE/TIME SETTING Sets the current date and time.
year, month, day, hour, minute
2. DATE SETUP Selects the format of the date displayed in the 
LCD.
MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM YYYY, YYYY MM/DD
3. AUTO CLEAR Sets the auto clear function. If the machine 
remains idle for a set amount of time, the display 
returns to the standby mode.
ONSets the time until the machine returns to the 
standby mode.
1MIN. to 9MIN. (1MIN.)
OFF The auto clear function is turned off.
4. ENERGY SAVER Sets the energy saver mode.
ONSets the time until the machine enters the energy 
saver mode.
1. ENERGY SVR TIME 1 3MIN. to 30MIN. (5MIN.)
2. ENERGY SVR TIME 2 30MIN. to 300MIN. (120MIN.)
OFF The auto energy saver function is turned off.
5. DAYLIGHT SAV TIME Sets the daylight save time.
OFFThe daylight save time setting is enabled.
ON The daylight save time setting is disabled.
1. START DATE/TIME Sets the MONTH, WEEK, and DAY when the 
daylight save time starts.
2. END DATE/TIME Sets the MONTH, WEEK, and DAY when the 
daylight save time ends. 
						

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MAINTENANCE
(The factory default setting is in bold face.)
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1. CHANGE CARTRIDGE Selects the toner cartridge to be removed.
SELECT CARTRIDGESelects the color to be removed.
1. BLACK
2. CYAN
3. MAGENTA
4. YELLOW
5. ALL COLORS
2. AUTO GRAD. ADJUST Sets automatic gradation adjustment.
3. ROLLER CLEANING Cleans the fusing roller.
1. START CLEANING Starts cleaning of the fusing roller.
2. CLEAN PAPER PRT Prints a cleaning page. 
						

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Specifications11-1
11Appendix
This chapter lists the specifications of the machine and the index.
Specifications
Ty p ePersonal Desktop
PlatenStationary
Photoconductive MaterialOrganic Photosensitive Conductor
Copying SystemIndirect Electrostatic Transfer System
Developing SystemToner Projection System
Fixing SystemCanons RAPID Fusing System™
ResolutionPlaten glass: Approx. 600 × 600 dpi 
(monochrome/color)
ADF: Approx. 600 dpi × 400 dpi (monochrome)
Approx. 600 dpi × 600 dpi (color)
Number of Tones256
Acceptable DocumentsUp to LTR size
Sheets, books, and three-dimensional objects 
(up to 4.4 lb (2 kg))
Acceptable Copy StockCassette Feeding: 17 lb to 28 lb (60 g/m
2 to 105 g/m2)
Multi-Purpose Tray: 17 lb to 44 lb (60 g/m2 to 163 g/m2)
Plain paper, recycled paper, transparencies, labels, 
bond paper, envelopes, and heavy paper (up to 44 lb 
(163 g/m
2))
Copy SizesLT R  ( 8  
1/2 × 11 (216 mm × 279 mm))
Automatic Document Feeder: 8 1/2 × 14 (216 mm × 
356 mm)