Canon printer imageCLASS MF5850dn User Manual

							Overview of Machine Functions
Set Up the Machine to Suit Your Purposes
Set Up the Machine
Make Fax Settings
Set Up Network Connection
Set Up Computers and Software
Appendix
Read This Manual First.
Be sure to read the manual before using the machine.
The remarks for important safety instructions are described in “Basic Operation Guide.”  Read the 
manual also. Keep the manual for future reference.  
						

							Contents
Overview of Machine Functions ........................................................................\
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Available Features  ........................................................................\
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  Set Up the Machine to Suit Your Purpose s ........................................................................\
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  Set Up the Machin e ........................................................................\
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Unpack the Machine  ........................................................................\
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Items Included with the Machine  ........................................................................\
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Optional Item ........................................................................\
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Installation Space  ........................................................................\
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Manuals for the Machine  ........................................................................\
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Set Up Paper Cassette and Load Paper ........................................................................\
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Attach the Optional Cassette to the Main Unit   ........................................................................\
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Connect Power Cord and Turn On the Machine  ........................................................................\
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  Make Fax Setting s ........................................................................\
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Connect Telephone Cables  ........................................................................\
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Register Sender Information  ........................................................................\
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About the Keys ........................................................................\
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User Telephone Number and Unit Name  ........................................................................\
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Date and Time  ........................................................................\
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About Sender Information  ........................................................................\
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Select the Receive Mode that Suits Your Needs ........................................................................\
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About the Receive Modes ........................................................................\
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If You Need to Use Pulse Dialing  ........................................................................\
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4 Set Up Network Connection  ........................................................................\
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Connect the LAN Cable........................................................................\
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Compatible LAN Cables  ........................................................................\
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Specify the IP Address Settings  ........................................................................\
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Automatic Setting ........................................................................\
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Check IP Address Setting  ........................................................................\
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Check Network Connectivity  ........................................................................\
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5 Set Up Computers and Software  ........................................................................\
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Types of Connection between Computers and the Machine  ....................................................................15
Network Connection ........................................................................\
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USB Connection  ........................................................................\
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About User Software CD-ROM ........................................................................\
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System Requirement ........................................................................\
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Drivers & Toolbox  ........................................................................\
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Bundled Programs  ........................................................................\
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Software Installation ........................................................................\
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Network Connection  ........................................................................\
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Color Network ScanGear  ........................................................................\
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USB Connection  ........................................................................\
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Check Installation  ........................................................................\
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Use Send Function Setting Tool (MF5880dn Only) ........................................................................\
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  Appendix  ........................................................................\
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User Manual CD-ROM (e-Manual)  ........................................................................\
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System Requirements ........................................................................\
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Using the User Manual CD-ROM (e-Manual)  ........................................................................\
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Overview of Machine Functions
This manual describes how to set the required settings to set up the machine and install the software. After 
you set up the machine, you can use the functions described in the illustration below. 
For details of each function, refer to the Basic Operation Guide and e-Manual.
Illustrations used in this manual are the model MF5880dn. When there is any difference between MF5880dn 
and MF5850dn, it is clearly indicated in the text, e.g., “MF5880dn Only.”
For information on the standard features for each model, see “Available Features,” shown below.
The displays shown in this manual are the factory preset display for the MF5880dn in default setting. 
Depending on the system configuration and product purchased, the appearance of the display may differ.
Available Features
The table below shows the available features on a product basis.
: available
—: not availableimageCLASS
MF5880dn imageCLASS
MF5850dn
Copy 
Fax
Print  UFRII LTPCL—
Scan To a File Server
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To a USB Memory
To a Computer (USB Connection)
To a Computer (Network Scan)
E-Mail (Send/Receive)/I-Fax (Receive)—
Remote UI
The Canon Paper Feeder Unit PF-44 is an available option.          
						

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Set Up the Machine to Suit Your Purposes
Determine which machine functions you intend to use, and make the settings according to the flowchart 
below.
* Available only for the MF5880dn.
Copy
Scan
(to USB memory)
FaxPrint
Scan
(to Computer)
PC Fax
Print
Scan
(to Computer)
PC Fax
Network ConnectionUSB Connection
Remote UI
Scan*
(to File Server)
E-Mail*(Send/Receive)
I-Fax*(Receive)
The settings are now complete.Go to
e-Manual
Unpack the Machine
Set Up Paper Cassette and Load Paper 
Connect Power Cord and Turn ON the Machine
Connect Telephone Cables
Register Sender Information Select the Receive Mode
Install Software Connect the Machine to Network
Check IP Address Setting
Connect USB Cable
Required Settings
Fax Settings
Settings with Computer
p. 3. p. 5.p. 7.
p. 8. p. 8.
p. 10.
p. 13.
p. 13.
p. 17.
p. 21.    
						

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2Set Up the Machine
Unpack the Machine
Remove all shipping tape and packing materials from the machine.
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2 Set Up the Machine
Items Included with the Machine
Machine●Toner Cartridge●
(Stored in the machine)
Power Cord
●Telephone Cable●
Destination Labels●Starter Guide (This Document)
Basic Operation Guide
User Manual CD-ROM
User Software CD-ROM
Limited Warranty Notice
Registration Card
e-Store Sheet
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Optional Item
Paper Feeder Unit PF-44●
MF5880dn/MF5850dn
50 3/8 (1279 mm)
23 1/4
(590 mm)
4
(100 mm)
4 (100 mm)
4
(100 mm)
4 (100 mm) 31 3/8
(795 mm)
4 (100 mm)
Installation Space
Starter Guide (This Document)●Overview of Machine Functions
Set Up the Machine to Suit Your 
Purposes
Set Up the Machine
Make Fax Settings
Set Up Network Connection•
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•Set Up Computers and Software
Appendix•
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Read this manual first
The Starter Guide contains the machine setup 
and software installation. Read this guide before 
operating this product.
Basic Operation Guide●Before Using the Machine
Documents and Print Media
Copying
Printing
Registering Destinations in the 
Address Book
Fax
E-mail•
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•Scanning
Network
Settings from a PC
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Machine Settings
Appendix•
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Read this manual next.
The Basic Operation Guide contains the basic 
operation features.
e-Manual (Located on the User Manual CD-ROM)●Copy/Fax/Print/Scan/E-Mail/
Security
Network settings
Settings from a PC (Remote UI)
Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Specifications•
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Read the sections of this manual that 
correspond to your intended use. 
The e-Manual is a web browser-based manual 
that you can see on your computer. This manual 
contains total operation features. (Also includes 
the Starter Guide contents and the Basic 
Operation Guide contents.)
Manuals for the Machine 
						

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2 Set Up the Machine
Set Up Paper Cassette and Load Paper
This section describes how to set the paper size for the paper cassette and how to load the paper. 
1 Pull out the paper cassette.
2 Hold the paper cassette with both hands and 
remove it from the machine.
3 Set the paper guides for the size of the paper 
to be loaded. 
Hold the lock release lever of the side paper guides (A) 
and slide the guides to the mark for the size of the paper 
to be loaded. The side paper guides move together.
Hold the lock release lever of the rear paper guide (B) 
and slide the guide to the mark for the size of the paper 
to be loaded.
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Make sure to set the guides to the mark for the size of 
the paper to be loaded correctly. If the guides are 
positioned incorrectly, it may cause paper jams, dirty 
prints, etc.
A6 size paper cannot be loaded.–
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4 Fan the paper stack and even the edges.
5 Load the paper stack of the appropriate size 
with the print side facing up. Align the rear 
edge of the paper stack with the rear paper 
guide.
Make sure the paper stack does not exceed the load 
limit mark (A) and (B).
B
A
The paper cassette holds approximately 250 sheets of 
paper (21 lb (80 g/m2)).
The optional paper cassette holds approximately 500 
sheets of paper (21
  lb (80 g/m2))
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6 Hold the paper cassette with both hands and 
set it back into the machine.
7 Push the paper cassette as far as it will go.
The default paper size/type is set to  and . When you load other size and/or type of paper, 
change the paper size/type setting by pressing 
 [Paper Settings]. For details, see “Introduction of the 
Machine,” in the e-Manual.
For details on loading paper in the multi-purpose tray, 
see “Introduction of the Machine,” in the e-Manual.
In the same manner, load the paper into the optional 
paper cassette. For attaching the optional paper 
cassette, see “Attach the Optional Cassette to the Main 
Unit,” below.
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Attach the Optional Cassette to the Main Unit 
Take the cassette from the carton, and remove all packing materials, including shipping tape before attaching 
the optional cassette to the main unit. Make sure the main unit and the optional cassette are facing in the 
same direction when being attached.
When moving the main unit, be sure to carry it from front 
side by using the provided hand grips on the left and 
right sides, as seen in the illustration. 
						

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2 Set Up the Machine
Connect Power Cord and Turn On the Machine
1 Connect the power cord into the rear socket 
on the back side of the machine and the wall 
outlet, and press the [I] side of the main power 
switch (A) to turn ON.
Do not remove the USB cap that covers the USB port on 
back side of the machine and do not connect the USB 
cable at this time. 
Do not use a USB cable at this time. You will need a USB 
cable during the software installation procedure for 
USB connection.
If you want to use the optional paper cassette, attach 
the Paper Feeder Unit PF-44 to the machine before 
turning ON the machine. (For instructions on how to 
attach the Paper Feeder Unit PF-44, see “Attach the 
Optional Cassette to the Main Unit ,
” on p. 6.)
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2 When  appears, press 
 or  to select the language, and press 
[ OK ].
E N G L I S H D I S P L A Y   L A N G U A G E
If you want to change the display language at a later time, 
press 
 [Menu] →  → 
, then select the language.
3 When  appears, press 
 or  to select the country, and press 
[ OK ].
U N I T E D   S T A T E S C O U N T R Y / R E G I O N
Make sure that the country/region is selected correctly. 
If not, faxes may not be sent/received properly.
It is possible to change the country/region at a later 
time. To change the country/region, press 
 [Menu] → 
 →  → 
, and then select the country/
region.
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4 The machine enters the standby mode.
            T E X T / P H O T O 1 0 0 %                 L T R0 1
5 Turn OFF the main power switch on the right 
side of the machine, wait for at least 10 
seconds, and then turn ON the power to 
restart the machine.
The display returns to the standby mode:The machine may enter the standby mode (Auto Clear function) while you 
are setting it up. Make the setting again from the main menu.
The display turned OFF:The machine may enter the Sleep mode while you are performing setup. 
Press  [Energy Saver] to turn the display back ON and continue the setup.
/ is 
displayed:
Check the installation of the toner cartridge and the placement of the paper. 
(See “Unpack the Machine,” on p. 3.)
 is displayed:Make sure that the front cover and scanning platform are closed properly. 
(See “Unpack the Machine,” on p. 3.)
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Use the keys either to operate or to enter information in the menu on the display.Press 
 or  to move the cursor position.
Press [OK] to confirm the entry.
Press 
 to switch input modes: 
[a]: Letter mode 
[1]: Number mode
Use 
 –  [numeric keys] to enter characters.
Press 
 –  [numeric keys] repeatedly until the 
required character appears.
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●Press  to enter symbols.
Press 
 [Clear] to delete the character 
at the cursor position. Press and hold 
 [Clear] to delete the entire entry.
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Connect Telephone Cables
Make Fax Settings
About the Keys
Connect the supplied telephone cable to the 
telephone line jack (A) on the back side of the 
machine and the telephone wall jack.
Use the telephone cable shorter than 118 1/8" (3 m).
If you want to connect your own external telephone or 
telephone with built-in answering machine, connect it 
to the external device jack (B) on the back side of the 
machine.Ô
Register Sender Information
Before sending documents, you MUST register your fax or telephone number, unit name, and the current date 
and time in the machine. The current date and time settings are used as standard timer settings for functions 
that require them.