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Software Guide Please read this guide before operating this equipment. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference. ENG - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 2
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and PC Faxing Instructions • Troubleshooting Software Guide (This Manual) CD-ROM • Remote User Interface Instructions Remote UI Guide CD-ROM • Network Connectivity and Setup Instructions Network Guide CD-ROM Model Name • F148800 (Color imageCLASS MF8180c) To view the manual in PDF format - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 4
Is Organized Chapter 1 Installation Chapter 2 Printing Chapter 3 Scanning Chapter 4 PC Faxing Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Chapter 6 Appendix Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free of inaccuracies and omissions. However, as we are constantly improving our products, if you - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 5
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Requirements 1-1 Where to Find Help 1-3 Installing Software on Your Computer 1-4 To Use the Machine as a Local Printer 1-5 Step 1 Install the MF Drivers (USB Connection 1-6 Step 2 Connect the USB Cable 1-11 Install Accompanying Applications 1-11 Read User's Manual 1-11 To Use the Machine as - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 7
Box 3-4 Setting Up [B&W Start] or [Color Start] in the [Scanners and Cameras] Folder (Windows 2000: the [Scanners and Cameras Properties] Dialog Box 3-5 Scanning with the MF Toolbox 3-7 MF Toolbox Settings 3-10 Scanner Settings 3-10 Save Scanned Image to 3-12 External program (Mail Program - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 8
4-68 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Printer Problems 5-1 Driver Problems 5-4 Scanning Problems 5-6 Installing and Uninstalling Problems 5-11 Chapter 6 Appendix Printer Specifications 6-1 Hardware 6-1 Software 6-2 About Color Printing 6-3 The Three Primary Colors of Light and Color 6-3 Method for - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 9
to Canon Color imageCLASS MF8180c machine. A setting that remains in effect unless you change it. Buttons Used in This Manual A button or an item is referred to in [brackets] as follows in this manual. • A button or an item on the screen ........[OK] • Name of window or dialog box Add Printer - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 10
operation screens used in this manual may differ from the ones you actually see depending on the model or options that come with your machine. Abbreviations Used in This Manual In this manual, product names and model names are abbreviated as follows: Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system is - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 11
imageCLASS are trademarks of Canon Inc. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or in other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. In this manual - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 12
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to CD-ROM • PC equipped with a USB port and the USB class driver installed OS CPU RAM Available free disk space Windows 98 Pentium® 90 MHz or greater , or compatible micro processors (up to 2 processors are supported) 32 MB of RAM, 64 MB or greater is recommended At least 115 MB, 200 MB or - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 14
or greater is recommended Windows Server 2003** Pentium®/Celeron® 300 MHz or greater, or compatible micro processors (up to 2 processors are supported) 64 MB of RAM, 128 MB or greater is recommended At least 115 MB, 200 MB or greater is recommended * Log on as a user - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 15
to Find Help When you encounter a problem during installation of the driver software or while operating your machine, consult the following: 1 ■ In This Manual See Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting." ■ In the Basic Guide Refer to Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting." ■ README. TXT File The hints, limitations - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 16
procedure of drivers to use the Canon Color imageCLASS MF8180c as a network or a local printer, fax and a local scanner (connected directly to your computer). Installation When installing the drivers, follow the steps shown in the [MF8100 Series Setup] screen. Before you install the software, be - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 17
Printer 1 Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The [MF8100 Series CD-ROM Setup] screen appears. Install the software following Steps 1, 2 and 3 in the [Install Drivers] screen. 1 [MF8100 Series CD-ROM Setup] screen If the [MF8100 Series Setup] screen is not displayed, on the Windows desktop - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 18
When you select [Easy Installation], Printer Driver and Online Manuals will be installed. If you do not want to install both items, select [Custom Installation]. 2 Click [Next] under [Connect Printer Directly to Computer]. Installation 3 Click [Install]. 1-6 Installing Software on Your Computer - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 19
Installation 4 Read the contents of the [License Agreement] ➞ click [Yes]. 1 5 Read the contents of the [License Agreement] ➞ click [Yes]. The installation will start. 6 Click [Exit]. Installing Software on Your Computer 1-7 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 20
Installation NOTE If you are using Windows 98/Me, a message recommending you to restart your computer may appear. In this case, continue installing after folder to be installed ➞ click [Next]. Click [Browse] to change the folder, and select the folder. 1-8 Installing Software on Your Computer - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 21
Installation 9 Confirm the folder to be installed ➞ click [Next]. 1 10 Click [Start]. The installation will start. 11 Click [Exit]. Installing Software on Your Computer 1-9 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 22
Installation 12 Confirm that is marked on [MF Drivers], [MF Toolbox], [ScanSoft OmniPage], [Presto! PageManager] and [Online Manuals] ➞ click [Next]. 1 13 Click [Restart]. 1-10 Installing Software on Your Computer - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 23
accompanying applications, you can install them later, in the [MF8100 Series Setup] screen, click [Additional Software Program]. Read User's Manual To read the PDF manual on the CD-ROM, click [Display Manuals] on the [MF8100 Series Setup] screen. Installation is now complete. In the [MF8100 Series - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 24
Machine as a Network Printer (Network Connection) IMPORTANT Guide. • For additional network protocol settings, refer to the Network Guide. • For the values of the network settings, consult your network administrator or internet service 1.IP ADDRESS AUTO. 1-12 Installing Software on Your Computer - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 25
] to return to the standby display. 8 Restart the machine by disconnecting the power cord, and then reconnecting it. ■ To specify an IP address manually (static allocation): 4 Press or to select ➞ press [Set]. IP ADDRESS AUTO. OFF 5 Press or to select ➞ press [Set]. LAN SETTINGS - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 26
11 Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the standby display. 12 Restart the machine by disconnecting the power cord, and then reconnecting it. 1-14 Installing Software on Your Computer - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 27
Step 2 Connecting the Machine to a Network 1 Connect a Category 5 rated (Cat 5) twisted-pair LAN cable to the 100Base-TX/10Base-T port on the back of the press [Set]. VIEW IP ADDRESS 1.IP ADDRESS 4 Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the standby display. Installing Software on Your Computer 1-15 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 28
Step 4 Install the MF Network Drivers (Network Connection) NOTE For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, log on as Administrator to install the software. 1 1 Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The [MF8100 Series CD-ROM Setup] screen appears. Install the software following steps in the [Install - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 29
Installation 4 Click [Install]. 1 5 [License Agreement] screen appears, then click [Yes]. 6 Click [Next] on the Setup Wizard screen. Installing Software on Your Computer 1-17 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 30
] and enter the IP address ➞ click [OK]. If you do not know the machine's IP address, see "Step 3 Checking Network Settings," on p. 1-15. 1-18 Installing Software on Your Computer - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 31
Installation 9 Select the driver(s) to install ➞ click [Next]. 1 10 Click [Start]. The installation will start. 11 Select the default printer or fax ➞ click [Next]. Installing Software on Your Computer 1-19 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 32
Installation 12 Select the driver type (Printer and/or Fax) ➞ click [Next]. 1 13 Click [Exit]. 14 Confirm that is marked on [MF Drivers] and [Online Manuals] ➞ Click [Next]. 1-20 Installing Software on Your Computer - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 33
Installation 15 Click [Restart]. 1 Installing Software on Your Computer 1-21 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 34
➞ select [Control Panel] ➞ [Printers and Other Hardware] ➞ [Scanners and Cameras] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Start] ➞ [Settings] ➞ [Control Panel] ➞ double-click the [Scanners and Cameras] icon). Make sure the corresponding scanner driver name or icon is displayed. 4 If the [Canon MF Toolbox 4.9] icon is - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 35
Before you remove the drivers, make sure the following: • You have the installation software available for installation. • No application is running on your computer. IMPORTANT To uninstall the software in Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, you must be the user with administrative privileges. Removing - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 36
MF Drivers 1 Click [start] on the Windows task bar ➞ [(All) Programs] ➞ [Canon] ➞ [MF Drivers] ➞ [Uninstall Drivers]. The [MF Drivers Uninstaller] dialog box appears. 1 2 Select the corresponding printer systems. In this case, restart your computer. 1-24 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Software - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 37
Windows application. If you want to change print settings, you can access the properties dialog box of the printer driver . Printing a Document 1 Load paper in the cassette or the multi-purpose tray. For details on loading paper, refer to Chapter 2, "Paper Handling," in the Basic Guide - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 38
or [Properties]. NOTE Depending on the application you are using, select the printer to be used in the [General] tab sheet in the [Print] dialog box, then specify the print settings in the corresponding tab sheet (only for Windows 2000). 6 Specify the required settings ➞ click [OK]. NOTE For details - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 39
Canceling Printing 1 Open the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) folder. Click [start] on the Windows task bar ➞ select [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/ 2000: [Start] ➞ [Settings] ➞ [Printers]). 2 Double-click the corresponding printer driver icon. 2 3 Right click the print - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 40
set up the printer configuration and configure the print settings for all Windows applications. The printing preferences dialog box enables you to specify the default settings for the printing options available when you print with the Canon Color imageCLASS MF8180c (only for Windows 2000/XP/Server - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 41
printer driver icon and selecting [Properties] from the pop-up menu. The [Canon MF8100 Series Properties] dialog box appears. Opening the Printing Preferences Dialog Box (Windows 2000/XP/ Server 2003) 1 Open the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 2000: [Printers]) folder. Click [start] on the Windows - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 42
The screens shown below are displayed when you open [Canon MF8100 Series Properties] from the [Printers] folder. 2 General Tab Lets you print a test page or define separator pages. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. Printing 2-6 Windows 98/Me Properties - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 43
Printing Details Tab Specifies the printer port and time-out settings. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. 2 ■ Spool Settings The installer sets the following defaults. Windows 98/Me Properties 2-7 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 44
Printing Color Management Tab Associates color profiles with your color printer. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. 2 Sharing Tab Specifies the printer sharing settings. This tab sheet is available only when the printer sharing is enabled (see p. 2-63). Refer - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 45
the country/region of purchase. Preview image [Page Size] [Output Size] Displays the image with the currently selected settings reflected. For details on preview image, see p.2-24. Selects the original page with the [Custom Paper Size Settings] option (see p. 2-13). Windows 98/Me Properties 2-9 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 46
2 • When [Poster] is selected, [Manual Scaling], [Watermark] and [Layout Options] are disabled. Printing • When [1 Page per Sheet] is selected, [Manual Scaling] appears. When this option is set sheet of the output paper when more than one page is printed per sheet. 2-10 Windows 98/Me Properties - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 47
(see p. 2-14). NOTE This option is disabled when [Page Layout] is set to [Poster]. [Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values. Windows 98/Me Properties 2-11 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 48
(see p. 2-9). 2 Printing [Watermark List] Displays the names of registered watermarks. The preview image in the upper left part of the dialog box displays the selected watermark with the specified settings 50), or use the X and Y slide bars to move the position. 2-12 Windows 98/Me Properties - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 49
[Size] Specifies the font size of the watermark (1 to 500). 2 [Color] Selects the font color of the watermark. [Border] Adds the frame to the watermark. You can available when the [Canon MF8100 Series Properties] dialog box is opened from a Windows application. Windows 98/Me Properties 2-13 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 50
date is printed on each page or not. Six positions to print the date are available. [Print User Name] Selects if the user name is printed on each page or not. Six positions to print the user name are available. [Print Page Number] Selects if the page number is printed on each page - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 51
specifying the finishing details and print mode appropriate to the printing paper (see p. 2-16). [Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values. Windows 98/Me Properties 2-15 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 52
and 30 mm). Printing ■ Finishing Details Clicking [Finishing Details...] in the [Finishing] tab sheet opens the [Finishing Details] dialog box. [Rotate Print Data Rotates the print output 180 degrees. 180 Degrees] [Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values. 2-16 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 53
specified in [Paper Type] if you select it for [Paper Size] or [Output Size]. [Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values. Windows 98/Me Properties 2-17 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 54
to specify Color, Brightness, Contrast, and Matching (see p. 2-20). [About] NOTE This option is enabled only when [Manual Color Settings] is selected. Displays the version information on the driver. [Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values. 2-18 Windows 98/Me - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 55
= Resolution; Graphics = Resolution; Image = Gradation Pattern 3: Text = Resolution; Graphics = Color Tone; Image = Color Tone Pattern 4: Text = Resolution; Graphics = Resolution; Image = Color Tone Pattern 5: Text = Resolution; Graphics = Gradation; Image = Color Tone Windows 98/Me Properties 2-19 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 56
to image data. Printing None (Solid): Prints all colors in black except for white. [Enable Image Correction] Select Enable Image Correction to smooth out the streaking and coarse features that tend to occur when printing enlarged image files and photographs using a software application. [Toner - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 57
contrast reflected. [Original] Displays the original image. Adjustment Grid Adjust color by moving [Preview image] at the center of the Adjustment Grid the brightness of the preview image in the range between -5 and 5. [Contrast] Adjusts the contrast of the preview image in the range between -5 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 58
the procedure for color correction. Driver Matching Mode: Processes color in the printer driver. The settings specified in Matching Method and Monitor Profile will be enabled. ICM Mode: Performs ICM function on Windows systems or in the application. Monitor Profile, Gamma, and User CanoFile in the - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 59
the setting suitable for your monitor when the Driver Matching Mode is selected in the Matching Mode box. NOTE In the case where several gamma values are provided for one option, to obtain better results select the higher gamma value if the printed image is lighter than that of the monitor. If - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 60
Printing [Profile] Preview image Stores various printer driver settings, each suitable for image displays the pop-up menu, from which you can also change the setting for [Page Layout] and [Color Mode]. Clicking the edges of the preview image of the page changes the binding location. 2-24 Windows - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 61
a normal print job. [Edit and Preview] Saves the data in the Canon PageComposer dialog box. If you open [Canon MF8100 Series Properties] from the [Printers] folder and select the [Edit and Preview] mode, ( of the current page settings in a listed form (see p. 2-28). Windows 98/Me Properties 2-25 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 62
). ■ Edit Profile Clicking (Edit Profile) opens the [Edit Profile] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to edit the profile selected in [Profile List]. 2-26 Windows 98/Me Properties - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 63
one position up. Moves the profile selected in the [Profile List] one position down. Removes the selected profile from [Profile List]. [Name] NOTE When one [Icon] NOTE When one of the pre-defined selected profile. NOTE When one of the pre-defined [Export...] NOTE When one of the pre-defined - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 64
NOTE When one of the pre-defined profiles is selected, this button is disabled. [Apply Settings from Application] Applies the selected Finishing], [Paper Source] and [Quality] tab sheets. Printing [Copy] Copies the contents of the current settings to the clipboard. 2-28 Windows 98/Me Properties - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 65
set up the printer configuration and configure the print settings for all Windows applications. ■ The Printing Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box enables you to specify the default settings for the printing options available when you print on the Canon Color imageCLASS MF8180c. Properties The - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 66
Printing General Tab Lets you print a test page and define printing preferences. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. 2 2-30 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 67
Printing Sharing Tab Specifies the printer sharing settings. This tab sheet is always available (see p. 2-63). Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. 2 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences 2-31 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 68
Printing Ports Tab Specifies the port to which the printer is attached. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. 2 2-32 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 69
for print spooling. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. 2 NOTE [Spool print documents so program finishes printing faster] and [Start printing immediately] are set automatically when you install the printer driver. Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 70
Printing Color Management Tab Associates color profiles with your color printer. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. 2 2-34 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 71
Printing Security Tab Specifies security settings. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information. 2 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences 2-35 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 72
profile (see p. 2-38). Opens the [Add/Edit Profile] dialog box which enables you to edit the registered profiles (see p. 2-38). NOTE When one of the pre-defined profile ([Default Settings], [2 on 1], [Confidential] or [B&W Documents]) is selected in [Profile List], this button is disabled. 2-36 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 73
file. Enables you to export the selected profile information to a file. NOTE When one of the pre-defined profiles is selected, this button is disabled. [Define Document is cleared, [Allow Setting Edition] is disabled. Printing Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences 2-37 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 74
to change the comments on the profile selected in the [Profile] tab sheet. [Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values. 2-38 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 75
resolution, brightness and contrast (see p. 2-49). Printing Preferences The [Canon MF8100 Series Printing Preferences] dialog box contains four tab sheets that enable you 1-3). • The screen shots shown are from Windows XP. Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences 2-39 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 76
of purchase. Preview image [Page Size] [Output Size] [Copies] [Orientation] Displays the image with the currently selected settings reflected. For details on preview image, see p.2-56. to the paper ([Portrait] or [Landscape]). 2-40 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 77
provided standard paper sizes (see p. 2-43). NOTE You can specify the dimensions for a paper size only in the Printer Properties dialog box (Windows - [start] - [Settings] - [Printers]). It depends on software application, you may not specify the dimensions from the Document Properties dialog box - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 78
button to select options for printing dates, user name, page numbers, and borders, etc. [Watermark List] Displays the names of registered watermarks. The preview image in the upper left part of the dialog box displays the selected 2-42 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 79
] Specifies the font size of the watermark (1 to 500). [Color] Selects the font color of the watermark. [Border] Adds the frame to the watermark. Canon MF8100 Series Printing Preferences] dialog box from the [Printers and Faxes] folder (in Windows 98/Me/2000, [Printers]). It depends on software - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 80
its name to [Paper List]. [Delete] NOTE To register a new custom paper size, be sure to log on as a member of Administrators (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003) or Power User (Windows 2000 only). To change the paper size for the existing custom paper size, be sure to log on as a member of Administrators - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 81
to use with [Print Color Sample] in the [Quality user name are available. [Print Page Number] Selects if the page number is printed on each page or not. Six positions to print the page number are available. [Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values. Windows - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 82
the finishing details and print mode appropriate to the printing paper (see p. 2-47). [Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values. 2-46 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 83
Rotates the print output 180 degrees. 180 Degrees] [EMF Spooling] Specifies whether the print data is spooled as EMF (meta file) format. NOTE With some application, spooling in EMF format may cause printed images to appear differently from how they look on the screen and may require a longer time - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 84
in [Paper Type] if you select it for [Paper Size] or [Output Size]. [Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values. 2-48 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 85
printing or black and white printing. [Manual Color Settings] Enables the manual color settings. Selecting this check box enables [Color Settings] to access the dialog box which allows you to set the color for images (see p. 2-52). [Print Color Sample] Prints nine thumbnails per sheet to provide - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 86
[About] Displays the version information on the driver. [Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to detailed settings for print quality. 2 Printing [Gradation] Selects gradation when you print images in halftones. Normal: Performs a normal print job by processing black and white. - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 87
image files and photographs using a software application. [Tone Save] Modifies print data to print lighter and conserve toner. data in black and gray printed clearly. [Prioritize Printing of Colored Lines and Text] Check this box when printed color lines or text look patchy or broken. Windows - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 88
Settings] in the [Quality] tab sheet opens the [Color Settings] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to control the brightness and contrast of images. This function is enabled only when [Manual Color Settings] is selected in the [Quality] tab sheet (see p. 2-49). Two tab sheets are provided in - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 89
Tab 2 [Matching Mode] Specifies the procedure for color correction. Driver Matching Mode: Processes color in the printer driver. The settings specified in Matching Method and Monitor Profile will be enabled. ICM Mode: Performs ICM function on Windows systems or in the application. Gamma Adjustment - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 90
[Use CanoFine] Selects this option when using CanoFine. The functions of CanoFine are to correct bitmap data in a page automatically and print high-quality outputs. CanoFine prints high-quality images taken by a digital camera. 2-54 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 91
driver settings, each suitable for certain print jobs, as pre-defined Profiles. Selecting Profiles from the drop-down list enables the printer to perform a variety of print jobs. A frequently performed print job can also be saved as a Profile. Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 92
for [Page Layout] and [Color Mode]. Clicking the edges of the preview image of the page changes the binding Saves the data in the Canon PageComposer dialog box. If you open [Canon MF8100 Series Properties] from the [Printers] folder and Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 93
p. 2-59). ■ Edit Profile Clicking (Edit Profile) opens the [Edit Profile] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to edit the profile selected in [Profile List]. Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences 2-57 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 94
one of the pre-defined profiles in the [Profile] tab of the printer properties one of the pre-defined profiles is selected, this button is disabled. [Apply Settings from Application] Applies the selected profile only to the settings other than [Paper Size], [Orientation] and [Copies]. 2-58 Windows - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 95
current settings in the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source] and [Quality] tab sheets. 2 [Copy] Copies the contents of the current settings to the clipboard. Printing Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Properties and Printing Preferences 2-59 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 96
. If the server is running on Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, you can print even if no one is logged into the server. For more information, refer to the Network Guide. Setting the Machine as a Shared Printer If you plan to share your Canon Color imageCLASS MF8180c machine on a network, install the - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 97
[Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears. 4 Select [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] ➞ click [OK]. 2 The server service is added. ■ Adding Server Service (Windows 2000) 1 Click [Start] on the Windows task bar ➞ select [Settings] ➞ [Network and Dial-up Connections]. The - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 98
Printing 3 Select [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] ➞ click [OK]. 2 The server service is added. 2-62 Using the Machine on Your Network - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 99
Printer Sharing 1 Open the printer properties dialog box ➞ select [Share this printer] (Windows 2000: [Shared as]) in the [Sharing] tab sheet. 2 NOTE On how to open the printer name] edit box. 3 Click [OK]. The printer driver icon changes to indicate sharing. Using the Machine on Your Network 2-63 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 100
The following is the procedure to make your machine available to your network users, under Windows 98/Me. The screen shots shown are from Windows 98. ■ Adding Server Service 1 Click [Start] on the Windows task bar ➞ select [Settings] ➞ 2 [Control Panel]. The [Control Panel] folder appears - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 101
Printing 4 Select [Service] ➞ click [Add...]. 2 The [Select Network Service] dialog box appears. 5 Select [File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks] ➞ click [OK]. Using the Machine on Your Network 2-65 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 102
Printing 6 Click [File and Print Sharing...]. 2 The [File and Print Sharing] dialog box appears. 7 Select [I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s).] ➞ click [OK]. 2-66 Using the Machine on Your Network - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 103
[Share-level access control] or [User-level access control]. 2 9 Click [OK]. The server service is added. If the confirmation message dialog box appears, click [Yes] to restart your computer. Using the Shared Printer on Your Network When the Canon Color imageCLASS MF8180c machine is already on your - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 104
icon, or drag the machine icon to your [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) folder. The [Add Printer Wizard] dialog box appears. 2 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Add Printer Wizard (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003) The following is the procedure - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 105
, it means the client cannot connect to the shared printer. 2 • If a suitable driver is not found, it probably means the server is a Windows 98/Me computer. 6 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Add Printer Wizard (Windows 98/Me) The following is the procedure to - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 106
need not perform steps 7 through 10 below. 2 6 Click [Next >]. 7 Click [Have Disk...]. Printing The [Install From Disk] dialog box appears. 8 Select the location containing the printer driver. ● To specify in the default location: ❑ Go to step 9. 2-70 Using the Machine on Your Network - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 107
the printer driver ➞ click [OK]. You can also enter the path name directly in the edit box. 9 Click [OK]. 10 Enter the name of the printer you want able to install the printer but you will not be able to use the printer until it comes back online. 11 Follow the instructions on the screen - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 108
scanned image might not be clear. Scanning with [B&W Start] or [Color Start] on the Machine By pressing [SCAN] ➞ [B&W Start] or [Color Start] Function for [B&W Start] or [Color Start]," on p. 3-3.) NOTE You can use the machine for only a local scanner (connected directly to your computer). - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 109
2 Press [SCAN] ➞ [B&W Start] or [Color Start] on the machine. If you are asked to select a program to launch, select "MF Toolbox Ver4.9." Scanning starts [My Documents] folder and your document will be saved in this folder. 3 Scanning 3-2 Scanning with [B&W Start] or [Color Start] on the Machine - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 110
in a Different Way from [Save] 3 1 On the Windows desktop, double-click [Canon MF Toolbox 4.9]. Alternatively, on the Windows desktop, click [start] ➞ [(All) Programs] ➞ [Canon] ➞ [MF Toolbox 4.9] ➞ [Toolbox 4.9]. The MF Toolbox will open. 2 Drag the B&W or Color mark over the button you want to - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 111
the button you want to link [B&W Start] or [Color Start] to, then click [OK] or [Save]. NOTE You cannot set the [B&W Start] and [Color Start] to the save event. 3 You can also set up [B&W Start] or [Color Start] in the [Scanners and Cameras] folder (see p. 3-5). 3-4 Setting the Scanning Function - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 112
Properties] dialog box). Click [start] on the Windows task bar, select [Control Panel] ➞ [Scanners and Cameras] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Settings] ➞ [Control Panel] ➞ double-click the [Scanners and Cameras] icon). 2 Click the corresponding scanner driver name or icon. 3 3 From the [File] menu - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 113
-down list ➞ select the operation for [B&W Start] or [Color Start] in [Actions] ➞ click [OK]. 3 ● On Windows 98/2000/Me: ❑ Select the [Events] tab ➞ select [Canon MF8100 Color Scan Button] or [Canon MF8100 B&W Scan Button] in the [Scanner events] pull-down list ➞ select the operation for [B&W Start - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 114
MF Toolbox 4.9]. Alternatively, on the Windows desktop, click [start] ➞ [(All) Programs] ➞ [Canon] ➞ [MF Toolbox 4.9] ➞ [Toolbox 4.9]. The MF Toolbox will open. [MF Toolbox] buttons 3 Click one of the scanning buttons below. [Mail] The document will be scanned and attached to an e-mail message - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 115
application. If you want to keep the same settings for future scans, click [Apply] before clicking [Start]. 5 Click [Start]. If you checked the [Display the Scanner Driver] checkbox in step 4, the [ScanGear MF] dialog box will appear. 3-8 Scanning with the MF Toolbox - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 116
, they will be registered in the MF Toolbox buttons. [OCR]ScanSoft OmniPage [PDF]Presto! PageManager NOTE If white lines appear on one edge of the scanned image, check that the document is correctly placed on the platen glass. A document should be placed approximately 1/8" (3 mm) from the front edge - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 117
Scanning MF Toolbox Settings 3 Example: [Mail] dialog box Scanner Settings You can specify the scanning mode, scanning resolution, document size, and file size of the scanned image. You can also select to make advanced settings using the ScanGear MF. ■ [Select Source] Selects where the document is - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 118
[PDF] is selected in [Save as Type]. ■ [Image Quality] Selects the scan quality (resolution). When scanning using the [Mail] button, the resolution you can select will depend on your setting in [Upper Limit of Attached File]. ■ [Display the Scanner Driver] If you check this checkbox and click [Start - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 119
[Grayscale], [Color] or [Color (Magazine)] is selected in [Scan Mode]. [TIFF] TIFF format. [PDF] PDF format. [PDF (Multiple Pages)] Creates one PDF file from two or more scanned pages, see "Creating One PDF File from Two or more Pages," on p. 3-16. [PDF (Add Page)] Adds the scanned image to - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 120
to use does not appear for the [Mail] button, select [None (Attach Manually)]. In this case, you must open the image file in the application and attach the file manually. The software is compatible with the e-mail software such as Outlook Express, Microsoft Outlook, EUDORA and Netscape Messenger. If - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 121
"Creating One PDF File from Two or more Pages," on p. 3-16). [Save Scanned Specifies the location to save the scanned image. Image to] Manually)] is selected for [Mail Program], pressing [Save] opens the folder where the scanned image is saved. Scanning [Save] Press to save the scanned images - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 122
, select [Import] or [Acquire image] etc. from the [File] menu. 4 Select the scanner driver to be used. With Windows XP, you can use the ScanGear MF or the WIA driver as the scanner driver. To use ScanGear MF, select [Canon MF8100]. To use the WIA driver, select [WIA-Canon MF8100]. 5 Specify the - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 123
pages and make them into one PDF file. 1 Place the document face-down on the platen glass or load it face-up in the ADF. 3 2 On the Windows desktop, double-click [Canon MF Toolbox 4.9]. Alternatively, on the Windows desktop, click [start] ➞ [(All) Programs] ➞ [Canon] ➞ [MF Toolbox 4.9] ➞ [Toolbox - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 124
to text data and Searchable Scanner Driver] in step 3. 3 Adjust your settings, then click [Scan]. Scanning [ScanGear MF] dialog box For settings, see "Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF," on p. 3-19. Scanning starts. NOTE If white lines appear on one edge of the scanned image - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 125
documents or black-and-white documents, it is recommended you select either [Black and White] or [Grayscale] in [Scan Mode]. If making a Multiple PDF with color documents ([Image Quality] set to [300 dpi]), it is recommended that the PDF have fewer than 20 pages. 3-18 Creating - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 126
and Scanning with ScanGear MF With ScanGear MF, you can review with the preview image (provisional scan) how the final image will be scanned and make detailed adjustments for the size and color of the image. If the preview image is satisfactory, you can then scan the document properly. If - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 127
text and line drawings (black and white, 300dpi). W)] [Document (Grayscale)] To scan color image or text in monochrome. Especially appropriate, for scanning high-resolution monochrome image (300dpi). [Document (Color) To scan color document (300 dpi) on the ADF. ADF] [Document To scan Grayscale - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 128
and appear in the preview window. 4 Select the destination of the scanned image. You can select from [Print (300 dpi)], [Image Display (150 dpi)], or [Scan]. Scanning starts. NOTE If white lines appear on one edge of the scanned image, check that the document is correctly placed on the platen - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 129
With the Simple Mode Toolbar, you can make adjustments to the preview image and also select a part of the image displayed. Scanning This button is disabled for this model. (Auto Crop) Crops the image border automatically. For details, see "Advanced Mode - Specifying the Parameters of a Scan - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 130
], and adjust the color settings. For details on the settings, see "Advanced Mode Settings," on p. 3-26. 3 Click [Preview]. NOTE • Selecting the range in the preview window and clicking [Zoom] reloads the selected image to enlarge it. When enlarged image is displayed, the [Zoom] button changes - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 131
Scanning starts. NOTE If white lines appear on one edge of the scanned image, check that the document is correctly placed on the color in the image. (Flip) Flips the scanned image horizontally. (Left Rotate) Rotates the scanned image 90 degrees left. (Right Rotate)Rotates the scanned image 90 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 132
Specify the Parameters of a Scan 3 1 To maintain the current width and height proportions set for the image even after selecting the parameters of the scan, click in the [Input Settings]. 2 Do one of the followings. ● Specify by dragging ❑ Click . Then click and drag from the upper left corner - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 133
Scanning Advanced Mode Settings 3 Input Settings ■ [Select Image Source] Selects where the document is placed ([Platen Glass] or [Document after previewing. If you change [Paper Size] setting after previewing, the preview image will be deleted. 3-26 Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 134
scale of black and white. [Color] Select this mode to scan color documents. The image is expressed in 256 levels (8 bit) of R(ed), G(reen) and B(lue). [Text Enhanced] Select this mode to scan texts crisply, particularly to process it with OCR software. The image is displayed in black and white - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 135
for [Output Size]. Scanning ■ [Data Size] Shows the data size of the scanned image according to your settings. Image Settings ■ [Auto Tone] Set to turned on or [Canon ColorGear] is selected. ■ [Unsharp Mask] Set to [ON] to emphasize and make sharper the outline of an image. This setting is - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 136
dots may interfere with each other and cause an unevenness of gradation and a striped pattern in the image. [Descreen] is the function for reducing this moire effect. • Selecting [Magazine (Color)] in [Select Document Type] in Simple Mode has the same effect as selecting [Descreen] in Advanced Mode - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 137
Scanning • This setting is not available when [Canon ColorGear] is selected in the [Color Settings] tab in the [Preferences] dialog box. • This setting is reflected also in the preview image. • This setting is available when [Color] is selected in [Color Mode]. • You cannot apply this setting - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 138
every time you scan. IMPORTANT Do not open the document cover while the scanner is calibrating. Color Settings Using Color Settings buttons, you can adjust the brightness and contrast of the 3 whole image, perform gamma correction, specify highlights and shadows, and adjust the contrast and - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 139
settings for contrast/brightness, gamma, histogram and tone curve will be suspended and will return to default settings. Images which have undergone automatic color correction will also return to their defaults. ■ [Brightness/Contrast] By clicking , you can access the [Brightness/Contrast] dialog - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 140
gamma value. When you set the monitor's gamma value, the scanner's gamma value will automatically be displayed in the formula (reciprocal equation of Consequently, to correct the difference between the color in the original image and the reproduction of the color by the monitor, you may need to - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 141
box. A histogram allows you to see the data concentration at each brightness level in an image. You can specify the darkest and brightest levels within an image, cut the levels and expand the middle of the tonal range of the image. The histogram is active if [Color] or [Grayscale] is selected in - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 142
right of (parts lighter than the value specified in [White-point]) will turn white. 2 When adjusting a color image, click (Gray Balance eyedropper 3 tool) ➞ click a point in the preview image to specify the point to execute gray balance adjustment. The gray balance adjustment ensures that gray - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 143
], or [High contrast]) Resets all the current settings to their default values. ■ [Final Review] By clicking , you can access the [Final Review] dialog box. In this dialog box, you can confirm the color settings you have made. 3 Scanning 3-36 Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 144
By clicking , you can access the [Threshold] dialog box. If [Black and White] is selected in [Color Mode], the Color Settings buttons will become the [Threshold] button. NOTE • The brightness of color and grayscale images are expressed as a value between 0 and 255 but brightness of black and white - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 145
by default. [Automatically Execute Preview] The preview scan will start automatically when you open ScanGear MF. [Display Saved Preview Image] Displays the image last previewed. Color Settings and the Flip, Left and Right Rotate, Invert and rulers buttons in the Toolbar will be reproduced. [None - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 146
frame will be displayed when you preview images. [Cropping Size for Thumbnail View] This setting is not available for this model. 3 ■ [Scan] Tab Scanning [Scan without using ScanGear's Window] Color mode cannot be changed in applications such as OCR software which will not display the ScanGear - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 147
ScanGear MF dialog box is displayed). [Enable 48/16 bit This setting is not available for this model. Output] MF dialog box quits automatically after the image is scanned. This setting is not selected of this setting. Scanning ■ [Color Settings] Tab Click one of the following. The default - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 148
Select to automatically match the scanner, monitor and color printer colors, thus reducing time and trouble to manually match the monitor and printer colors. This setting is available when [Color] is selected in [Color Mode]. If [Canon ColorGear] is selected, the Color Settings buttons are disabled - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 149
(*.wav, *.aiff) • MP3 file (*.mp3) [Test Scanner...] Checks the power cord plugged in, or the USB data in the image you have scanned is a collection of dots carrying information about brightness and color. document with a 600 dpi color printer, the lack of detail in the image may be obvious. In such - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 150
If you double the resolution, the image data will be four times greater. If the data is too large, processing speed will slow down significantly, and you may experience malfunctions such as lack of memory. Make sure the resolution corresponds to the purpose of use of the image and set at the lowest - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 151
the [Scanners and Cameras] folder, see "Setting Up [B&W Start] or [Color Start] in the [Scanners and Cameras] Folder (Windows 2000: the [Scanners and Cameras Properties] Dialog Box)," on p. 3-5. 2 Double-click the [WIA Canon MF8100]. 3 Click [Next >]. 3-44 Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 152
Scanning 4 Select a picture type. 3 You can select from the following: - [Color picture] - [Grayscale picture] - [Black and white picture or text] - [Custom] NOTE When selecting [ scanned area. Click [Preview] ➞ drag to specify the scanned area. Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only) 3-45 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 153
When you save more than one picture in the same Image)] - [JPG (JPEG Image)] - [TIF (TIF Image)] - [PNG (PNG Image)] ❑ Select the location where you want to save the pictures. To change the location, click [Browse...] ➞ select the new location ➞ click [OK]. 3-46 Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 154
Scanning 9 Click [Next >]. 3 Scanning starts. NOTE To cancel scanning, click [Cancel]. Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only) 3-47 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 155
Click [Next >]. 3 If you want to publish these pictures to a Web site or order printouts online, select the corresponding option. For more information, see the Windows operating system documentation. 11 Click [Finish]. The location selected in step 8 will appear. 3-48 Scanning with the WIA - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 156
the resolution will be corrected to the closest one. [Picture type] Selects the scanning color type ([Color picture], [Grayscale picture], or [Black and white picture or text]). [Reset] Resets all the current settings to their default values. Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only) 3-49 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 157
driver, see "Scanning an Image from an Application," on p. 3-15. NOTE If white lines appear on one edge of the scanned image to scan. You can select from the following: - [Color picture] - [Grayscale picture] - [Black and white the quality of the scanned image, click [Adjust the quality of the scanned - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 158
[OK]. For details on how to adjust the quality of the image, see "Advanced Properties," on p. 3-49. NOTE If you ]. 3 Scanning starts. When the scanning is completed, the scanned image will appear in the display area of the application. Scanning Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only) 3-51 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 159
documents from your computer. You can send faxes using the fax driver from applications that support document printing. Sending a Fax You can send a fax to multiple recipients in one operation. NOTE • You cannot send a fax when an error occurs in the machine. • A very large document may not be sent - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 160
2 From the [Select Printer] list box or the [Name] pull-down list in the [Print] dialog box, select [Canon MF8100 Series (FAX)]. 4 3 Click [Print] or [OK]. The [Fax Sending Settings] dialog box appears. PC Faxing 4 In the [Fax Sending Settings] dialog box, enter the [ - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 161
] dialog box has three tab sheets. NOTE • For more information about the following features, see the Online Help (see p. 1-3). • The screen shots shown are from Windows XP. PC Faxing Sending a Fax 4-3 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 162
Settings Tab Specifies the recipient name and fax number of the destination to which you send a fax. You can specify multiple destinations in one operation. 4 PC Faxing [Recipient Name] Specifies the recipient's name. [Fax Number] Specifies the fax number of the recipient. For details on the - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 163
■ Select Recipient from Address Book PC Faxing 4 [Address Books] Shows the available address books. [Address List] Displays a list of the recipients registered with the selected address book. [Search by Recipient] Searches the destination by the recipient name. [Details] Displays - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 164
create your original cover sheets using the Canon Cover Sheet Editor. For details, see "Canon Cover Sheet Editor," on p. 4-40. driver, or the cover sheets you registered in the [Register Cover Sheet] dialog box (for Windows 98/Me, see p. 4-23, for Windows image of the cover sheet. 4-6 Sending a Fax - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 165
■ Item Settings The [Item Settings] dialog box allows you to set the details of the items to be included in the cover sheets. The [Item Settings] dialog box has the following five tab sheets. ● Sender Tab The [Sender] tab sheet enables you to edit the sender information to be included in the cover - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 166
● Recipient Tab Specifies to include the display of Recipient information specified in the Address Book on the cover sheet. You can specify to include specific recipient information by selecting the appropriate check box. 4 PC Faxing [Include Recipient Enters the recipient name. Name] [Include - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 167
of the logo to be attached to the cover sheet. You can select a bitmap data only. [Browse...] Allows you to search for the logo file in your computer. [Manual Scaling] Enables you to specify the size of the logo in [Scaling] from 50% to 200%. [Position] Specifies the vertical and horizontal - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 168
file of the signature to be attached to the cover sheet. You can select a bitmap data only. Allows you to search for the signature file in your computer. [Manual Scaling] Enables you to specify the size of the logo in [Scaling] from 50% to 200%. [Position] Specifies the vertical and horizontal - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 169
PC Faxing ● Sheets to Send Tab The [Sheets to Send] tab sheet enables you to select whether the number of sheets to send is included in the cover sheet, and edit the number of sheets to be included in the cover sheet. 4 [Include Number of Sheets to Send] Enables you to specify the number in the [ - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 170
driver. You can access the fax properties dialog box either from the application's [Print] dialog box and the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers for the faxing options available when you fax with the Canon MF8100 Series (only for Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003). • The number of tabs - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 171
driver icon and selecting [Properties] from the pop-up menu. The [Canon MF8100 Series (FAX) Properties] dialog box appears. Opening the MF8100 Series (FAX) Printing Preferences Dialog Box (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Only) 1 Open the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 2000: [Printers]) folder. ❑ Click - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 172
]. You can also open the [MF8100 Series (FAX) Printing Preferences] dialog box by right-clicking the corresponding printer driver icon and selecting [Printing Preferences] from the pop-up menu. The [Canon MF8100 Series (FAX) Printing Preferences] dialog box appears. 4 4-14 Changing Fax Settings - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 173
PC Faxing Windows 98/Me Fax Properties General Tab Lets you print a test page or define separator pages. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. 4 Windows 98/Me Fax Properties 4-15 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 174
PC Faxing Details Tab Specifies the printer port and time-out settings. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. 4 ■ Spool Settings The installer sets the following defaults. 4-16 Windows 98/Me Fax Properties - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 175
PC Faxing Sharing Tab Specifies the printer sharing settings. This tab sheet is available only when the printer sharing is enabled. (See "Adding Server Service," on p. 2-64.) Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. 4 Windows 98/Me Fax Properties 4-17 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 176
to the Address book folder. Enables you to import address book data from files. Importable file types are: some CSV files (with file extension "*.csv") and some Canon Data Files (with file extension "*.abk"). Exports the address book data to an outside file. 4-18 Windows 98/Me Fax Properties - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 177
or division name. [Fax Number] Enters the recipient's fax number. You can enter two numbers and description. [Notes] Enters the additional information about the recipient. Windows 98/Me Fax Properties 4-19 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 178
to the group. Deletes a person/group from the group. Displays the members currently registered in the group. Enters the additional information about the group. 4-20 Windows 98/Me Fax Properties - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 179
or division name. [Fax Number] Enters the recipient's fax number. You can enter two numbers and description. [Notes] Enters the additional information about the recipient. Windows 98/Me Fax Properties 4-21 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 180
to the group. Deletes a person/group from the group. Displays the members currently registered in the group. Enters the additional information about the group. 4-22 Windows 98/Me Fax Properties - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 181
original cover sheets using the Canon Cover Sheet Editor. For details, see "Canon Cover Sheet Editor," on p. image of the selected cover sheet. Registers the cover sheet template. Deletes the registered cover sheet template. Select a cover sheet template from [Style], then press [Delete]. Windows - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 182
PC Faxing Default settings depend on the country/region of purchase. Preview image Displays the image with the currently selected settings reflected. [Page Size] Selects the original [Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default values. 4-24 Windows 98/Me Fax Properties - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 183
Books. Opens the [Register Address Book] dialog box. (See below.) Opens the [Add/Edit Canon Fax Driver Address Book] dialog box. (See p. 4-26.) Deletes the selected Address Book from the [Address Address Books] Displays the list of the available Address Books. Windows 98/Me Fax Properties 4-25 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 184
properties of the Address Books to be used when you send a fax. [Name] Changes the name of the Address Book. You can enter up to 64 characters. Configuration Tab 4 PC Faxing [About] Displays the version information on the driver. 4-26 Windows 98/Me Fax Properties - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 185
and FAX Printing Preferences The FAX driver for Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 has the following two main dialog boxes: The FAX Properties Dialog Box This dialog box enables you to set up the fax configuration and configure the fax settings for all Windows applications. 4 The FAX Printing Preferences - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 186
available (see p. 2-63). Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. PC Faxing Ports Tab Specifies the port to which the printer is attached. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. 4-28 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 187
immediately] are set automatically when you install the printer driver. Color Management Tab Associates color profiles with your color printer. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. PC Faxing Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 188
Faxing [About] Displays the version information on the driver. FAX Printing Preferences The [Canon MF8100 Series (FAX) Printing Preferences] dialog box contains see p. 1-3). • The screen shots shown are from Windows XP. 4-30 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Preferences - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 189
make changes to the Address book folder. Enables you to import address book data from files. Importable file types are: some CSV files (with file extension "*.csv") and some Canon Data Files (with file extension "*.abk"). Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Preferences 4-31 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 190
About] Exports the address book data to an outside file. Opens a dialog box containing the copyright and version information about this fax driver software. ■ Add Person The [ additional information about the recipient. 4-32 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Preferences - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 191
/group to the group. Deletes a person/group from the group. Displays the members currently registered in the group. Enters the additional information about the group. Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Preferences 4-33 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 192
division name. [Fax Number] Enters the recipient's fax number. You can enter two numbers and description. [Notes] Enters the additional information about the recipient. 4-34 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Preferences - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 193
/group to the group. Deletes a person/group from the group. Displays the members currently registered in the group. Enters the additional information about the group. Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Preferences 4-35 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 194
Canon Cover Sheet Editor. For details, see "Canon Cover Sheet Editor," on p. 4-40. 4 PC Faxing [Style] Selects the style of the cover sheet. A bitmap image Template 1, 2 or 3 for Style. [Preview] Displays the preview image of the selected cover sheet. [Register...] Registers the cover sheet - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 195
Default settings depend on the country/region of purchase. Preview image Displays the image with the currently selected settings reflected. [Page Size] Selects Resets all the current settings to their default values. Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Preferences 4-37 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 196
Address Books. Opens the [Register Address Book] dialog box. Opens the [Add/Edit Canon Fax Driver Address Book] dialog box. Deletes the selected Address Book from the [Address Book List]. list of the available Address Books. 4-38 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing Preferences - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 197
● Add/Edit Canon Fax Driver Address Book This dialog box enables you to edit the properties of the Address Books to be used when you send a fax. [Name] Changes the name of the Address Book. You can enter up to 64 characters. 4 PC Faxing Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 FAX Properties and FAX Printing - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 198
Canon fax driver. After registering the cover sheets created with this software in your fax driver, you can use them with any fax. If you specify fields instead of manually entering data drive. 2 Click [start] on the Windows task bar ➞ [My Computer] (Windows 98/Me/2000: double-click [My Computer - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 199
the [setup (setup.exe)] icon to start the installation process. 5 Click [Next >] ➞ follow the instructions on the screen to continue the installation. 4 The [License Agreement] dialog box is displayed. 6 Read the Canon Cover Sheet Editor license agreement carefully. If you agree to the terms, select - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 200
[Complete] or [Custom] ➞ click [Next >]. 4 NOTE If you select [Custom] in the dialog box for selecting [Setup Type], you can specify the directory into which Canon Cover Sheet Editor is to be installed. 8 Click [Install] to start copying the files. 9 Click [Finish]. 4-42 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 201
[Add/Remove Programs] (Windows 98/Me/2000: double-click [Add/Remove Programs] icon) ➞ select [Canon Cover Sheet Editor] ➞ click [Remove]. 3 When the [InstallShield Wizard] dialog box appears, follow the instructions on the screen. The Canon Cover Sheet Editor is uninstalled. Canon Cover Sheet Editor - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 202
[File] menu. The [Open] dialog box appears. 2 Specify the file name of the cover sheet that you want to open. NOTE Clicking [Preview] displays an image of the selected cover sheet. 4-44 Canon Cover Sheet Editor - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 203
Closing a File ■ Saving a New File If you save a cover sheet, you can register it later in the fax driver for use as an original cover sheet. 1 Click [ ] (Save) on the toolbar. Alternatively, select [Save] or file name or a different location to save the cover sheet. Canon Cover Sheet Editor 4-45 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 204
Follow the procedure below to close a currently opened cover sheet without exiting the Canon Cover Sheet Editor. 1 Click the lower [ ] (Close) at the top-right corner of the Canon Cover Sheet Editor main window. Alternatively, select [Close] from the [File] menu. NOTE If you close a cover sheet - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 205
font size from the Font Size drop-down menu on the toolbar. You can also enter the desired font size directly into Font Size. ■ Font Color 1 Click inside the text box. The text box is now ready for editing. 2 Select the desired font - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 206
1 Click inside the text box. The text box is now ready for editing. 2 Click [ ] (Align Left), [ ] (Align Center), or [ ] (Align Right) on the toolbar. 4-48 Canon Cover Sheet Editor - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 207
displays a preview of how the text would appear with the currently selected settings. Use it as a guide if you are specifying settings. 1 Click inside the text box. The text box is now ready for PC Faxing Alternatively, enter the desired font size directly into [Size]. Canon Cover Sheet Editor 4-49 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 208
■ Specifying Text Box Properties 4 Follow the procedure below to specify the type of border, border color, and background color of the selected text box. 1 Click anywhere on the border of the text box. The border 3 Select the desired border type from [Line Style]. 4-50 Canon Cover Sheet Editor - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 209
set the thickness of the border (0.1 to 50.0). NOTE The [Width] setting is available only if [Line Style] is set to 'Solid'. 5 Select the desired color of the border from [Color]. 6 Select the desired background color for the text box from [Fill in]. 7 Click [OK]. 4 Canon Cover Sheet Editor 4-51 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 210
data when sending a fax. Actual sender and recipient information as specified in the fax driver is used to insert data for every recipient specified in the fax driver. FAX [Recipient Company in the fax driver is inserted in the [Sheets to Send] field, information specified in the fax driver such as [ - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 211
for multiple recipients on the cover sheet when sending a fax. 1 Insert the desired recipient information field, such as [Name], [Fax Number], [Company], and [Dept./Div.]. Canon Cover Sheet Editor 4-53 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 212
a fax. PC Faxing NOTE The text box may not be able to accommodate all of the actual data for a repeating field if a large number of recipients are specified for sending a fax. In this menu ➞ [Recipient Information] ➞ [Borders]. The [Border Settings] dialog box opens. 4-54 Canon Cover Sheet Editor - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 213
of the borders (0.1 to 10.0). NOTE The [Width] setting is available only if [Line Style] is set to 'Solid'. 5 Select the desired color of the borders from [Color]. 6 Click [OK]. ■ Inserting Sheets to Send Field When Editing Text 1 Inside the text box, place the cursor where you want to insert - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 214
the pointer on the area of the cover sheet to draw the line. To draw a line, hold down [SHIFT] on the keyboard while dragging. 4-56 Canon Cover Sheet Editor - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 215
. 2 Drag the pointer on the area of the cover sheet to draw the oval. To draw a circle, hold down [SHIFT] on the keyboard while dragging. Canon Cover Sheet Editor 4-57 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 216
bitmap file that you want to insert. NOTE Clicking [Preview] opens the [Preview] dialog box, where an image of the highlighted bitmap file is displayed. 3 Click [Open]. 4 Editing Objects You can copy, move, move the object in the desired direction in 0.1 mm increments. 4-58 Canon Cover Sheet Editor - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 217
menu. 3 Display the second cover sheet. NOTE If the second cover sheet is open, you can select it from the [Window] menu. 4 Click [ ] (Paste) on the toolbar. Alternatively, select [Paste] from the [Edit] menu. The and change all of their sizes at the same time. Canon Cover Sheet Editor 4-59 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 218
can use button and menu commands to copy an object such as a line, rectangle, rounded rectangle, oval, image, or text box on the same cover sheet or to another cover sheet. Follow the procedure below. 1 on the toolbar. You can also select [Copy] from the [Edit] menu. 4-60 Canon Cover Sheet Editor - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 219
If the second cover sheet is open, you can select it from the [Window] menu. 4 Click [ ] (Paste) on the toolbar. Alternatively, select Object Duplicating enables you to copy and paste an object in one operation. 1 Select the object to duplicate. NOTE You can deleted. Canon Cover Sheet Editor 4-61 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 220
procedure below to change the line style, line color, and background color of objects such as lines, rectangles, rounded rectangles, ovals, and images. 1 Select the object whose properties you want to Width] setting is available only if [Line Style] is set to 'Solid'. 4-62 Canon Cover Sheet Editor - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 221
color for the object from [Color]. 6 Select the desired background color for the object from [Fill in]. NOTE [Fill in] cannot be specified if the selected object is either a line or an image object one level higher. • [Send Backward]: Moves the selected object one level Canon Cover Sheet Editor 4-63 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 222
to their left edge, right edge, top edge, bottom edge, or center in one operation. The position of the last selected object becomes the point of reference of alignment to [Distribute Horizontally] or [Distribute Vertically] ➞ select the type of alignment you want. 4-64 Canon Cover Sheet Editor - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 223
to Grid] is available only after this setting is specified. It does not affect objects that are modified before this setting is specified. PC Faxing Canon Cover Sheet Editor 4-65 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 224
to specify the properties for the grid on the cover sheet, such as type, color, and spacing. You can also specify whether to display the grid and whether to snap Deselecting this check box disables the [Type], [Color] and [Spacing] settings. 3 Select [Dotted] or [Dashed]. 4 Click the button to the - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 225
color in the [Color Setting] dialog box. ● To select basic color: ❑ Select the color you want from [Basic colors]. 4 ● To create your own color: ❑ Click on a color that is the closest to the color you want. ❑ Click [Define Custom Colors]. The color the check box. Canon Cover Sheet Editor 4-67 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 226
sheet consists of only one page. 4 Click [OK]. Registering an Original Cover Sheet as a Template You can register the cover sheet created with the Canon Cover Sheet Editor with the fax driver for use as a template. 1 Click [Start] on the Windows task bar ➞ [Settings] ➞ [Printers]. NOTE If you are - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 227
PC Faxing 2 In the [Printers] folder, right-click the printer icon for your fax ➞ click [Properties] (Windows 98/Me), or [Printing Preferences] (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003). 3 Click the [Register Cover Sheet] tab. , you can add up to 30 templates to the fax driver. Canon Cover Sheet Editor 4-69 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 228
PC Faxing 4 4-70 Canon Cover Sheet Editor - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 229
problem by yourself. •"Printer Problems," on p. 5-1. •"Driver Problems," on p. 5-4. •"Scanning Problems," on p. 5-6. •"Installing and Uninstalling Problems," on p. 5-11. If you cannot solve the problem and Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting," in the Basic Guide. Printer Problems Printer does not print. - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 230
problem between the printer and your computer? A Make sure your cable connections are secure. A Make sure your USB cable is less than 9.8 ft (3 m) long. A Make sure you are not using a switch box. A Make sure you have selected the correct printer driver in Windows. 5-2 Printer Problems - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 231
a wrong printer driver selected in the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/ 2000: [Printers]) folder? A Make sure the corresponding printer driver is selected in the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) folder. Printer locks up system. Q Does your system setup have a problem - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 232
not supported. Replace Adobe Type Manager (ATM) fonts to other appropriate fonts. Troubleshooting Cannot print with a printer driver other than the MF8100 Series printer. Q Is the printer driver connected to the same port as the MF8100 Series printer driver? A Connect the printer driver to - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 233
[Canon MF8100 Series] ➞ click [Remove]. IMPORTANT Never delete other devices or device drivers. Windows may not operate properly. 5. Close the [Control Panel] folder ➞ unplug the USB cable. 6. Restart your computer. 7. For instructions on installing the printer driver, see "Installing Software on - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 234
Problems Cannot scan a document. Q Is there anything displayed in the LCD? A If nothing is displayed in the LCD, refer to Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting," in the Basic Guide. Q Is the Alarm indicator blinking? A If the Alarm indicator is blinking, refer to Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting printer - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 235
the corresponding scanner driver name or icon is present in [Scanners and Cameras] of the [Control Panel] folder: 1. Click [start] on the Windows task bar ➞ [Control Panel]. (Windows 98/Me/ 2000: Click [Start] on the Windows task bar ➞ select [Settings] ➞ [Control Panel].) Scanning Problems 5-7 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 236
LTR-size document 5 scanned at 600 dpi, full color requires a minimum of 300 MB of disk space. * If you do not have enough available space, scan the document at a lower resolution. Troubleshooting Q Does an error occur when scanning an image in Photoshop? A Change the allocated memory. On - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 237
color, 24-bit color or higher. White lines appear on one edge of the image you scan. Q Is the document placed on the platen glass correctly? A Place the document approximately 1/8" (3 mm) from the front edge (i.e., the edge closest to the operation panel) of the platen glass. Troubleshooting - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 238
] or [Imaging], it may display at a large size and you will not be able to reduce it. 2. Change the resolution and scan again. The image will be large if resolution is high. It will be small if resolution is low. (See "Determining Resolution," on p. 3-42.) 5 Troubleshooting 5-10 Scanning Problems - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 239
Troubleshooting Installing and Uninstalling Problems Cannot install the software. Q Have you followed the instructions to install the software? A Try reinstalling the software. If an error occurred and installation was not complete, restart your computer and try reinstalling the software. Q - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 240
], green mark "?" is displayed (Windows Me). Q Is green mark "?" displayed on [USB Composite Device] in [USB (Universal Serial Bus) Controller] in [Device Manager] in Windows Me? A As this is not a problem, you can continue to use it as is. 5 Troubleshooting 5-12 Installing and Uninstalling - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 241
Appendix 6 CHAPTER Printer Specifications Hardware Printing Speed Resolution Paper Sizes Cassette Multi-Purpose Tray Paper Delivery (Face Down Output Way) Host Interface When printing LTR continuously B&W 20 pages/min. Color 4 pages/min. Approx. 600 dpi × 600 dpi LTR, LGL, Executive, A4, - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 242
Software Printing Software Canon MF8100 Series Printer Driver Valid Printing Area The 13/64" (5.0 mm) border from all sides cannot be printed. (13/ 32" (10 mm) border for envelope) 6 Appendix 6-2 Printer Specifications - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 243
, and blue. White will result if all the three primary colors are mixed (additive process). White Red Green Blue 6 Most color printers express color not with the three primary colors of light but with their three inverted complimentary colors, the same as those used in mixing plants, but with - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 244
are expressed by the red, green, and blue dots. Appendix 6 Color bar The colors of toner cannot be saturated by the printer. Therefore, a larger amount of dots are used in the printer, and colors are expressed in various combinations by adding black to cyan, yellow, and magenta. In addition, the - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 245
Therefore, image data input in the printer are dissolved into cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. Y M C K The data is developed in each cartridge, and toner is transferred onto paper repeatedly. Data Photosensitive Drum K CMY M YC K Intermediate Transfer Unit 6 The toner color changes each - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 246
that come with the application software to adjust the displayed colors to the colors that are actually printed. 6 ■ Adjusting the resolution Image quality higher than the printer resolution cannot be obtained no matter how high you specified the resolution for the data. 600 dpi is sufficient for - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 247
Check the dimension and resolution of the print data using the application software for processing images, and specify the resolution to 300 dpi or black-and-white data. The speed for printing can be increased by 6 changing to this mode. Specify gradation to High for printing color photos or - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 248
areas. Decreasing brightness darkens the overall image; increasing brightness lightens it. C Canon ColorGear Color Matching Color management system for high-speed, high-precision color processing using Canon's own color management technology. Canon ColorGear is compatible with the industry-standard - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 249
unit of measurement for indicating a printer's resolution. The Canon Color imageCLASS MF8180c prints at a resolution of 600 dpi. Driver A program that controls how the computer and an external device interact. For example, the printer driver supplies Windows with information such as descriptions of - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 250
to fix the toner onto the paper (or other media) through applying heat and pressure. The assembly, located inside the printer, gets extremely of the image, which means you can change the brightness of an image while maintaining contrast. Grayscale image A bitmap image that stores data for each - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 251
software to a designated location on a computer's hard disk so that it can be used at any time. Interface The connection between two devices through which they communicate with each other. The Canon Color imageCLASS MF8180c page. Local printer A printer that is directly connected to your computer, - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 252
with a scanner because it is in a graphic format, but with OCR software you can convert to a text file and then edit the text with word-processing software. Orientation The printing of text either along the width (portrait) or length (landscape) of the page. P Paper feed The act of guiding a sheet - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 253
document scanning unit. 6 Point size Character height is defined in points: one point is 1/72 of an inch. Portrait A vertical print orientation. the print queue. Printer driver A program that controls how the computer and printer interact. The printer driver supplies Windows with information such - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 254
particular device, such as a printer. Proportional spacing The spacing of characters memory of the computer in which programs and data are temporarily Appendix stored while you use them. RAM, Virtual memory. Reinstall To remove installed software and install again. Resolution The density of dots - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 255
printed image. Scanner driver A program that controls how the computer and scanner interact. The scanner driver is provided with two drivers: The TWAIN and the WIA driver (for use with Windows XP). Separator page Optional pages printed at the beginning of each document to help separate one print - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 256
model. For example, with TWAIN-compatible image-processing software, you can start the scanner's TWAIN driver from the software's menu, scan the document and return the scanned image to its original image-processing software. U Uninstall To remove software installed on a computer and return the - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 257
) Standard for downloading images from scanners or digital cameras. The machine includes a TWAIN-compliant driver and a WIA-compliant driver. The WIA driver can only be used with Windows XP. With either driver, you can scan documents with the machine in applications which support the TWAIN interface - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 258
/Delete the Output Size dialog box, 3-21 Color, 2-34, 4-29 Add/Edit Canon Fax Driver Address Book, 4-26, Color Adjustment tab 4-39 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, 2-52 Add/Edit profile, 2-38 Windows 98/Me, 2-21 Address Book, 4-18, 4-31 Color Management tab 6 Address Books, 4-25, 4-38 Address - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 259
boxes Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 printer properties, 2-29 Windows 98/Me printer properties, 2-6 dpi, 6-9 Driver installing, 1-6, 1-16 problems, 5-4 Review, 3-36 Finishing Details Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, 2-47 Windows 98/Me, 2-16 Finishing tab Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, 2-39, 2-46 Windows 98 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 260
, 5-1 driver, 5-4, 6-13 Network locks up, 5-3 setting shared printer, 2-60 opening printing preferences, 2-5, 4-13 using shared printer, 2-67 opening properties, 2-4 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 server settings, problems, 5-1 2-60 sharing settings, 2-63 Windows 98/Me server settings, 2-64 - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 261
Appendix Problems Scanner tab, 3-41 driver, 5-4 Scanners and Cameras, 3-5 installing, 5-11 Scanning, 3-1 printer, 5-1 from an application, 3-15, 3-50 removing (uninstalling), 5-11 problems, 5-6 scanning, 5-6 setting, 3-5 uninstalling, 5-11 using MF Toolbox, 3-7 Profile tab, Windows - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 262
Toner, 6-15 saver, 6-15 Transfer roller, 6-15 Troubleshooting, 5-1 driver problems, 5-4 installing and uninstalling problems, 5-11 scanning problems, 5-6 U Uninstall, 6-16 drivers 2-49 Sharing tab, 2-31, 4-28 Windows 98/Me Color Adjustment tab, 2-21 Color Management tab, 2-8 Details tab, 2-7, 4- - Canon Color imageCLASS 8180c | imageCLASS MF8180c Software Guide - Page 263
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