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- Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 1
Color imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 2
and Scanning Instructions • Troubleshooting Facsimile Guide Software Guide CD-ROM • Remote User Interface Instructions Remote UI Guide CD-ROM • Network Connectivity and Setup Instructions Network Guide (This Manual) CD-ROM Model Name • H12297 (Color imageCLASS MF8170c) • The machine - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 3
You Start Chapter 2 Specifying the Network Settings Chapter 3 Appendix Includes troubleshooting, network settings, software information, the glossary and the index. Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free of inaccuracies and omissions. However, as we are constantly - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 4
UI 2-10 Setting Up a Computer for Printing 2-15 Printer Connection Method (LPD/Raw 2-16 Windows 98/Me 2-16 Windows 2000/XP 2-17 Print Server Settings 2-19 Printer Management 2-21 Printer Management Using a Web Browser (Remote UI 2-21 Printer Management Using NetSpot Device Installer 2-21 - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 5
Chapter 3 Appendix Troubleshooting 3-1 Network Setting Items 3-3 Network Setting Items Using the Operation Panel 3-3 Network Setting Items Using NetSpot Console, NetSpot Device Installer, or a Web Browser (Remote UI 3-3 Available Software for Network Settings 3-6 Glossary 3-7 Index 3-11 v - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 6
Preface Thank you for purchasing the Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the machine in order to familiarize yourself with its capabilities, and to make the most of its many functions. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 7
manual, product names and model names are abbreviated as follows: Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system: Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition operating system: Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition operating system: Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system: Microsoft® Windows® XP operating - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 8
Trademarks Canon, the Canon logo, imageCLASS and NetSpot are trademarks of Canon Inc. Microsoft, MS-DOS, the Windows logo, Windows, are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation. Other product and company - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 9
environments are compatible when printing with the machine: ■ Supported Protocol • TCP/IP ■ Compatible OS • Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/Me • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 System Environment Requirements 1-1 - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 10
machine to the computer via a print server Client (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP) Print Server (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003) Client (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP) The Machine : TCP/IP NOTE • For connecting a LAN cable to the machine, see the Set-Up Instructions for Networking and Printing. If you connect the - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 11
Setup Procedures To use a TCP/IP network, it is necessary to perform the following procedures. Network Cable Connection (See "To Use the Machine as a Network Printer 1 (Network Connection)," in the Set-Up Instructions Device Installer (Canon utility software included in the User Software CD) • ARP - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 12
- LPD - Raw (Windows 2000/XP only) • If configuring the basic protocol settings for the first time, use the operation panel of this machine. NOTE The utility software of the NetSpot Console is not included in the User Software CD. To use the NetSpot Console, please download it from the Canon website - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 13
. 2 • The machine's operation panel • NetSpot Device Installer (Canon utility software included in the User Software CD) • The ARP/PING commands IMPORTANT • In the following operations, the machine's MAC address is necessary. To check the MAC address from the machine's operation panel, print - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 14
Specifying the Network Settings Settings from the Operation Panel IMPORTANT Settings specified from the operation panel become effective after the machine is restarted, after the procedure. 1 Press [Menu]. 2 2 Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select ➞ press [Set]. 3 Press [ (-)] or [ - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 15
settings automatically: ❑ Select ➞ press [Set]. ● If you want to specify the ethernet driver settings manually: ❑ Select ➞ press [Set]. ❑ Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select ➞ press [Set]. ❑ Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select or for specifying the - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 16
add a static entry to the arp table. arp -s IP Address: Specify the IP address you want to allocate to the 255, using periods (.) as separators. (ie. 172.20.88.125) MAC Address: Specify the MAC address of the machine. Every second digit is separated by "-". (ie. 00 - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 17
] icon on the screen ➞ right-click the CD-ROM drive icon ➞ click [Open] on the pop-up menu. 3 In the [NetSpot_Device_Installer] folder on the CD-ROM, run [nsdi.exe]. 4 From the list, select the device whose [Device Name] is the MAC address of the printer with displayed in [Status - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 18
your machine. If the product name of your printer is not displayed, select [imageCLASS MF8170]. 7 Specify the TCP/IP protocol. [IP Address Settings with]: Select the method for setting the IP address. • [Manual Setting]: You need to set the IP address manually. The IP address that you enter in - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 19
], and [Broadcast Address] cannot be entered if [DHCP] is selected from [IP Address Settings with]. • If a DHCP server cannot be used, select [Manual Setting] from [IP Address Settings with]. 8 Confirm the settings you specified ➞ click [OK]. 2 9 When the following message box appears, click [OK - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 20
IP ADDRESS> under the menu, or by printing the USER DATA LIST. • The utility software of the NetSpot Console is not included in the User Software CD. To use the NetSpot Console, please download it from the Canon website. Settings Using a Web Browser (Remote UI) NOTE Make sure - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 21
Remote UI is running at the same time, only the last setting specified will be valid. It is recommended that only one Remote UI is running. 2 2 Select [Administrator Mode] ➞ click [OK]. Specifying the Network Settings The Remote UI starts. NOTE If a password has been set for the - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 22
Specifying the Network Settings 3 Under [Device Manager] in the left column of the screen ➞ click [Network]. 2 The [Network] page is displayed. 4 Click [Change] at the right of [TCP/IP]. The [Change TCP/IP Protocol Settings] page is displayed. 2-12 Protocol Settings - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 23
, BOOTP, or RARP are used. 7 Select or for [Ethernet Driver Settings]. If you want to specify the ethernet driver settings automatically, select . To specify the settings manually, select . You can specify the communication mode and ethernet - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 24
Specifying the Network Settings 9 Click [OK]. The settings become valid after you restart the machine. The protocol settings are complete. 2 2-14 Protocol Settings - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 25
This is the print protocol used with Windows 2000/XP. It can print at higher speeds than LPD. See "Printer Connection Method (LPD/Raw)," on p. 2-16 to install the printer driver and to specify the printer destination setting. NOTE Configuration of Windows 2000/XP as a print server provides efficient - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 26
Printer Connection Method (LPD/Raw) Windows 98/Me 1 Press [Menu]. 2 2 Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select using the numeric keys ➞ press [Set]. 7 Install the printer driver. (See the Software Guide.) The printer destination settings are complete. 2-16 Setting Up a Computer for - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 27
Specifying the Network Settings Windows 2000/XP 1 Press [Menu]. 2 Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select ➞ press [Set]. 3 Press [ (default: 9100) using the numeric keys ➞ press [Set]. 5 Install the printer driver. (See the Software Guide.) Setting Up a Computer for Printing 2-17 - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 28
]. NOTE If you are using Raw, this step is not required as the default protocol setting is . 7 Click [OK] to enable the settings. The printer destination settings are complete. 2-18 Setting Up a Computer for Printing - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 29
-up menu, click [Sharing]. 2 Specify the Sharing settings. ❑ Select [Share this printer] (Windows 2000: [Shared]) ➞ enter a share name. ❑ If you are using Windows 2000/XP, click [Additional Drivers] ➞ select the printer driver you want to install. ❑ Click [OK]. Setting Up a Computer for Printing - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 30
of the file containing the printer driver. Follow the instructions in these windows. NOTE To install the printer driver on another computer, use the [Printer Wizard] window for selecting the printer destination ➞ select [Network printer] ➞ select the shared printer for the computer selected in - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 31
is not included in the User Software CD. To use the NetSpot Console, please download it from the Canon website. Printer Management Using a Web Browser (Remote UI) You can use the built-in Remote UI (User Interface) to manage the machine remotely using a web browser. For instructions on how to start - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 32
to a network. This software enables network users to set or view various types of information about network devices using a web browser, such as list or map display of devices, detailed protocol settings, display and notification of device status, and job manipulations. For instructions on how to - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 33
Specifying the Network Settings Additional Protocol Settings This section describes two additional protocols supported for this machine: HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) and SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). HTTP 2 The HTTP allows you to communicate between your computer and the - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 34
SNMP The SNMP helps you monitor the state of the machine and collects its information. The following two items can be set: ■ COMMUNITY NAME Sets the SNMP community name. You can specify up to two community names. ■ SNMP WRITABLE 2 Allows the PCs on the network to access the machine and modify - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 35
10 Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select or ➞ press [Set]. 11 Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the standby display. 2 Specifying the Network Settings Additional Protocol Settings 2-25 - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 36
Specifying the Network Settings 2 2-26 Additional Protocol Settings - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 37
setting items and software for doing so, the glossary, and the index. Troubleshooting This section describes how to resolve basic printing problems. NOTE If you cannot resolve your technical problem by referring to the information in this section, contact Canon Authorized Service Facilities or the - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 38
is installed. Check if you are printing from Windows 98/Me, each computer must have a printer driver installed. For instructions on installing printer drivers, see the Software Guide. • Confirm that the correct printer is set as the output destination for the computer that is printing. Check the - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 39
Appendix Network Setting Items Network Setting Items Using the Operation Panel You can change the settings of the machine with the operation panel of the machine. The setting items you can change are shown below. ■ NETWORK SETTINGS Item Setting Description IP Address Auto IP Address Subnet - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 40
Remote UI (null) URL** URL displayed on support link page of the Remote UI (null) Comments** Comments displayed on support link page of the Remote UI (null) Download Site Link** Link name displayed on the download site page of the Remote UI (null) Download Site URL** URL displayed on the - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 41
■ TCP/IP Settings Item Setting Description Default Setting Use DHCP Whether DHCP is used in setting the IP address (Off) Use BOOTP Whether BOOTP is used in setting the IP address (Off) Use RARP Whether RARP is used in setting the IP address (Off) IP address Subnet Mask IP address of - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 42
for Network Settings You can specify the network settings of the machine using the following software: =Available =Unavailable 3 Item NetSpot Console NetSpot Device Installer Web Browser (Remote UI) ARP/PING Commands The Machine Operation Panel Appendix TCP/IP Preparation for Protocol - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 43
printer driver network setup to create these items manually. Buffer size The buffer is designed to prevent one device or process from user's computer when the user visits a web site. A cookie allows the web site to recognize the user on subsequent visits. Cookies are generally used to enable a user - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 44
supported by your Canon from one user authentication to start a computer session or access to a service. LPD Line Printer Daemon. A daemon is a program that runs, without human intervention, to accomplish a given task. The Line Printer Daemon controls the flow of print jobs to a printer. MAC - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 45
can be transferred to paper by printing one raster at a time. Raw This is a print application used with Windows 2000/XP. It can print at higher speeds than LPD. RIP (Raster Image Processor) The hardware and/or software functions of a printer that convert vector graphic descriptions from a computer - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 46
rates, the buffer provides a waiting station where the data can wait until the device for which it is meant is ready to access it. Subnet Mask SUBNETwork mask. The method used to determine which subgroup, or subnet, an IP address belongs to on TCP/IP networks, all devices whose IP addresses have - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 47
ARP Table, 2-6 ARP/PING Commands, 2-3, 2-6, 3-6 Available Software Network Settings, 3-6 B Banding, 3-7 BOOTP, 2-3, 2- MAC address, 2-3, 2-6, 3-8 Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, 1-1 Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, 1-1 Microsoft Windows 2000/XP, 2-17 Microsoft Windows 98/Me, 2-16 Microsoft Windows - Canon Color imageCLASS MF8170c | imageCLASS MF8170c Network Guide - Page 48
Connection Method, 2-16 3 Printer Management Web Browser (Remote UI), 2-21 Protocol, 3-9 Protocol Settings, 2-10 Proxy server, 2-11, 3-9 V Vector Graphics, 3-10 W WAN, 3-10 Web Browser (Remote UI), 2-10, 3-3, 3-6 Windows, 2-15 Appendix R RARP, 2-3, 2-13, 3-1, 3-9 Raster, 3-9 Raw, 2-2, 2-15
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