Network Quick Start Guide CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan CANON U.S.A., INC. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. CANON CANADA INC. 6390 Dixie Road Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7, Canada CANON EUROPA N.V. Bovenkerkerweg 59-61 P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, The Netherlands CANON FRANCE S.A. 17, quai du Président Paul Doumer 92414 Courbevoie Cedex, France CANON (U.K.) LTD.
imageCLASS MF7280 Network Quick Start Guide
Manuals for the Machine The manuals for this machine are divided as follows. Please refer to them for detailed information. Guides with this symbol are printed manuals.
How This Manual Is Organized Chapter 1 Connecting the Machine to a Network Chapter 2 Installing Software Considerable effort has been made to make sure that this manual is free of inaccuracies and omissions. However, as we are constantly improving our products, if you need an exact specification, please contact Canon.
Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Symbols Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Buttons Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Abbreviations Used in This Manual . . . . . . . .
Preface Thank you for purchasing the Canon imageCLASS MF7280. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the machine 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 reference. How to Use This Manual Symbols Used in This Manual The following symbols are used in this manual to explain procedures, restrictions, handling precautions, and instructions that should be observed for safety.
Abbreviations Used in This Manual Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system: Windows 98 Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition operating system: Windows Me vi Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.
Legal Notices Trademarks Canon, the Canon logo, imageCLASS, and NetSpot are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. in the United States and may also be trademarks or registered trademarks in other countries. Adobe is trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows Server is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
User Manual CD-ROM Menu The User Manual CD-ROM Menu is software that enables you to select and view PDF Manuals included on the CD-ROM via your computer screen. Follow the instructions below to use the User Manual CD-ROM Menu. System Requirements The User Manual CD-ROM Menu can be used in the following system environments.
Using The CD-ROM Menu This section describes how to use the CD-ROM Menu. When you insert the User Manual CD-ROM provided into the CD-ROM drive, the Language Selection screen is displayed. Clicking [English] on this screen displays the following menu. a b a BROWSE MANUAL You can read any of the listed guides by clicking on the desired guide. After clicking on the desired guide, Acrobat Reader starts, and the PDF manual is displayed. c b RETURN Return to the Language Selection screen.
Connecting the Machine to a Network 1 CHAPTER This chapter describes how to connect the machine to a computer or network so you can print from the machine. Setting Up the Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Settings Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Connecting the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up the Network Connection Before using the machine in a network environment, it is necessary to perform the following setup procedures. Connecting the Machine to a Network 1 Settings Flowchart Network Connection Connect the cables required for your environment. (See p.1-3 through 1-6.) Connecting to a network Using the USB cable Environment Settings Set the date and time, and the System Manager settings for management operations. (See the Reference Guide.
Connecting the Machine The machine can be connected to a computer or network with a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable or 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet cable. CAUTION When connecting the interface cable or network cable, be sure to observe the following precautions in order to avoid electrical shock. - Turn OFF the main power switch before disconnecting the power cord from the power outlet. (See Chapter 1, “Before You Start Using This Machine,” in the Reference Guide.
Connecting to a Network Connect the machine’s RJ-45 connector to a hub port using a Category 5 twisted pair LAN cable. 1 Connecting the Machine to a Network PC with 100Base-TX Connector PC with 10Base-T Connector Ethernet Cable Hub IMPORTANT You cannot use the machine as a repeater, bridge, or gateway. NOTE • The machine can automatically detect the type of Ethernet (10Base-T or 100Base-TX). • If you are using a mixed 10Base-T/100Base-TX environment, devices on the network (hubs, routers, etc.
Connecting to a USB Interface 1 Connecting the Machine to a Network You can connect the machine to a computer with a USB port via a USB cable. The machine is USB 2.0 High-Speed compatible. The printer drivers, USB class driver, and utility that matches the operating system on your computer will be installed. For more information on installing the printer driver and the utility software included on the CD-ROM, see Chapter 2, “Installing Software.
IMPORTANT • Do not connect or disconnect the USB cable in the following situations, as it may cause your computer or the machine to operate poorly: - When installing the printer driver - When the computer is booting up - When printing • If you disconnect the USB cable with the computer or machine’s main power switch ON, always wait at least five seconds before reconnecting the cable. Immediately reconnecting the cable may cause your computer or machine to operate poorly.
Installing Software 2 CHAPTER This chapter describes how to install the software on the User Software CD-ROMs (CD-ROMs) supplied with your machine. User Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 UFR II Printer Kit/Super G3 FAX Board CD-ROM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 PCL Printer Kit CD-ROM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User Software This section provides a list of the contents of the User Software CD-ROMs, along with a brief explanation of which software you should install. UFR II Printer Kit/Super G3 FAX Board CD-ROM Installing Software 2 The CD-ROMs contain the following software and documents: ■ UFR II Printer Driver Install this software to use the UFR (Ultra Fast Rendering) print functions of the machine. ■ USB Class Driver Install this software to connect your computer and the machine via a USB cable.
PCL Printer Kit CD-ROM ■ PCL Printer Driver Install this software to use the PCL (Printer Control Language) print functions of the machine. ■ USB Class Driver Install this software to connect your computer and the machine via a USB cable. ■ Canon Font Manager 2 Installing Software Install this software to manage fonts and to view them accurately on your computer. ■ PCL Driver Guide Read this guide to learn how to install and use the PCL printer driver.
Software Installation Instructions This section describes how to install the printer driver and other software included on the CD-ROMs. Installing a Printer and/or Fax Driver Installing Software 2 IMPORTANT • Do not connect the USB cable before installing the software. If you connect the USB cable before installing the software and the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears, click [Cancel]. • For Windows NT/2000/XP/Server 2003, log on as Administrator to install the software.
Standard Installation 1 2 Insert the UFR II Printer Kit/Super G3 FAX Board or PCL Printer Kit CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click [Installation]. Installing Software 2 If the CD-ROM Setup screen is not displayed, on the Windows desktop double-click [My Computer]. Open the CD-ROM icon, then double-click [MInst (MInst.exe)]. 3 Select the driver(s) you want to install ➞ click [Install].
4 Read the printer driver license agreement carefully. If you agree to the terms, click [Yes]. Installing Software 2 The Install screen is displayed for a while. 2-6 5 Click [Next]. 6 Select [Manually Set Port to Install] ➞ click [Next].
7 Click [Next]. [Process to Install Printer Driver] in this dialog box appears if drivers that can be installed with this Installer are already installed. 8 Select the printer driver(s) you want to install from [Printer List] ➞ click [Add]. The printer driver(s) you selected is added to [Printer List for Driver Installation].
9 Click [Next]. Installing Software 2 10 Select the printer port you want to use from [Port]. If you want to add a port, click [Add Port] to select the printer port you want to add. 11 Enter a printer name in [Printer Name] if necessary ➞ click [Next].
12 Verify the installation settings ➞ click [Start] ➞ follow the instructions on the screen. Installing Software 2 13 After the files are copied, click [Next]. Repeat the steps from 5 if you have selected the two drivers in step 3. 14 Click [Exit] to finish the installation. We recommend that you select [Restart Computer Now (Recommended)] → click [Restart]. You have now completed installation.
Dynamic Installation 1 2 Insert the UFR II Printer Kit/Super G3 FAX Board or PCL Printer Kit CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click [Installation]. Installing Software 2 If the CD-ROM Setup screen is not displayed, on the Windows desktop double-click [My Computer]. Open the CD-ROM icon, then double-click [MInst (MInst.exe)]. 3 2-10 Select the driver(s) you want to install ➞ click [Install].
4 Read the printer driver license agreement carefully. If you agree to the terms, click [Yes]. Installing Software 2 The Install screen is displayed for a while. 5 Click [Next]. 6 Select [Search for Network Printers to Install] ➞ click [Next].
7 Click [Next]. Installing Software 2 [Process to Install Printer Driver] in this dialog box appears if drivers that can be installed with this Installer are already installed. 8 Select the printer driver(s) you want to install from [Printer List] ➞ click [Add]. The printer driver(s) you selected is added to [Printer List for Driver Installation].
9 Click [Next]. Installing Software 2 10 Enter a printer name in [Printer Name] if necessary ➞ click [Next]. 11 Verify the installation settings ➞ click [Start] ➞ follow the instructions on the screen.
12 After the files are copied, click [Next]. Installing Software 2 Repeat the steps from 5 if you have selected the two drivers in step 3. 13 Click [Exit] to finish the installation. We recommend that you select [Restart Computer Now (Recommended)] → click [Restart]. You have now completed installation.
USB Installation 1 2 Insert the UFR II Printer Kit/Super G3 FAX Board or PCL Printer Kit CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click [Installation]. Installing Software 2 If the CD-ROM Setup screen is not displayed, on the Windows desktop double-click [My Computer]. Open the CD-ROM icon, then double-click [MInst (MInst.exe)]. 3 Select the driver(s) you want to install ➞ click [Install].
4 Read the printer driver license agreement carefully. If you agree to the terms, click [Yes]. Installing Software 2 The Install screen is displayed for a while. 2-16 5 Click [Next]. 6 Select [Install with USB Connection] ➞ click [Next].
7 Click [Yes] in the message box to proceed. File copying starts. 8 When the message box below appears after the files are copied, connect the machine and your computer with a USB cable. Installing Software 2 NOTE If you are using Windows XP, select [Install Software Automatically (Recommended)] in the dialog box displayed next →click [Next]. 9 Click [Exit] to finish the installation. We recommend that you select [Restart Computer Now (Recommended)] → click [Restart].
Installing Canon Font Manager Font Manager is a comprehensive program that helps you manage your fonts in Microsoft Windows. Follow the procedure below to install this software. NOTE This software is not available in a USB environment. Installing Software 2 1 Insert the PCL Printer Kit CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click the [My Computer] icon on the Desktop. 3 2-18 Double-click the [CD-ROM] icon ➞ open the Canonfm\english folder. 4 Double-click the [Setup.exe] icon.
Installing NetSpot Device Installer NetSpot Device Installer enables you to set up the machine for network operations. You can use this software with or without installing it on your computer. For details, see the Readme file and online help for this software by clicking [Additional Software Programs] in the CD-ROM Setup screen on the UFR II Printer Kit/Super G3 FAX Board CD-ROM. Installing Software 2 NOTE This software is not available in a USB environment.
Network Quick Start Guide CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan CANON U.S.A., INC. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. CANON CANADA INC. 6390 Dixie Road Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7, Canada CANON EUROPA N.V. Bovenkerkerweg 59-61 P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, The Netherlands CANON FRANCE S.A. 17, quai du Président Paul Doumer 92414 Courbevoie Cedex, France CANON (U.K.) LTD.
