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After you finish reading this equipment. ENG Before Using the Machine Document Handling Print Media Sending Faxes (MF6550/MF6560/ MF6580 Only) Receiving Faxes (MF6550/MF6560/ MF6580 Only) Copying Printing Scanning PC Faxing (MF6550/MF6560/ MF6580 Only) Remote UI (MF6580 Only) Maintenance Troubleshooting Machine Settings Appendix Please read this guide before operating this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference. Basic Guide Series What Can I Do with This Machine?
After you finish reading this equipment. ENG Before Using the Machine Document Handling Print Media Sending Faxes (MF6550/MF6560/ MF6580 Only) Receiving Faxes (MF6550/MF6560/ MF6580 Only) Copying Printing Scanning PC Faxing (MF6550/MF6560/ MF6580 Only) Remote UI (MF6580 Only) Maintenance Troubleshooting Machine Settings Appendix Please read this guide before operating this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference. Basic Guide Series What Can I Do with This Machine?
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Fax Features (MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only) What Can I Do with This Machine? What Can I Do with This Machine? Specify a recipient with a single key One-Touch Speed Dialing → p. 4-7 Specify a recipient with a two-digit code Coded Speed Dialing → p. 4-15 Specify multiple recipients with a single key Group Dialing → p. 4-23 Look up a particular recipient Address Book Dialing → Advanced Guide Redial when the line is busy Automatic Redialing → Advanced Guide ii AAAAA BBBBB CCCCC
Fax Features (MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only) What Can I Do with This Machine? What Can I Do with This Machine? Specify a recipient with a single key One-Touch Speed Dialing → p. 4-7 Specify a recipient with a two-digit code Coded Speed Dialing → p. 4-15 Specify multiple recipients with a single key Group Dialing → p. 4-23 Look up a particular recipient Address Book Dialing → Advanced Guide Redial when the line is busy Automatic Redialing → Advanced Guide ii AAAAA BBBBB CCCCC
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Send a fax to multiple recipients Broadcasting → Advanced Guide Send a fax at a specified time Delayed Sending → Advanced Guide Receive faxes in memory without printing out Memory Reception → Advanced Guide iii What Can I Do with This Machine?
Send a fax to multiple recipients Broadcasting → Advanced Guide Send a fax at a specified time Delayed Sending → Advanced Guide Receive faxes in memory without printing out Memory Reception → Advanced Guide iii What Can I Do with This Machine?
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What Can I Do with This Machine? PC Fax Feature (MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only) Send a fax from a PC PC Faxing → Online help Remote UI Feature (MF6580 Only) Access and manage the machine from a PC Remote UI → Advanced Guide vii
What Can I Do with This Machine? PC Fax Feature (MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only) Send a fax from a PC PC Faxing → Online help Remote UI Feature (MF6580 Only) Access and manage the machine from a PC Remote UI → Advanced Guide vii
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Contents Manuals for Canon Facsimile Equipment xxii Connection of the Equipment xxiii In Case of Equipment Malfunction xxiii Rights of Images xx Trademarks xxi Users in This Manual xviii ... Use of the Telephone Company xxiii FCC Notice xxiv viii What Can I Do with This Machine ii Fax Features (MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only ii Copy Features iv Printer Feature vi Scanner Feature vi PC Fax Feature (MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only) .........vii Remote UI Feature (MF6580 Only vii Contents viii Preface xiii Important Safety Instructions...
Contents Manuals for Canon Facsimile Equipment xxii Connection of the Equipment xxiii In Case of Equipment Malfunction xxiii Rights of Images xx Trademarks xxi Users in This Manual xviii ... Use of the Telephone Company xxiii FCC Notice xxiv viii What Can I Do with This Machine ii Fax Features (MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only ii Copy Features iv Printer Feature vi Scanner Feature vi PC Fax Feature (MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only) .........vii Remote UI Feature (MF6580 Only vii Contents viii Preface xiii Important Safety Instructions...
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Users in Canada xxvi Pre-Installation Requirements for Canon Facsimile Equipment xxvi Notice xxvii Laser Safety xxix CDRH Regulations xxix 1 Before Using the Machine 1-1 Machine Components 1-1 Operation Panel 1-3 Main Operation Panel 1-3 Facsimile Operation Panel (MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only 1-5 LCD (Standby Mode 1-6 Copy Mode 1-6 Fax Mode 1-6 Scan Mode 1-6 Toner Cartridge 1-7 Maintaining the Toner Cartridge 1-7 Timer...
Users in Canada xxvi Pre-Installation Requirements for Canon Facsimile Equipment xxvi Notice xxvii Laser Safety xxix CDRH Regulations xxix 1 Before Using the Machine 1-1 Machine Components 1-1 Operation Panel 1-3 Main Operation Panel 1-3 Facsimile Operation Panel (MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only 1-5 LCD (Standby Mode 1-6 Copy Mode 1-6 Fax Mode 1-6 Scan Mode 1-6 Toner Cartridge 1-7 Maintaining the Toner Cartridge 1-7 Timer...
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... Guidelines 3-4 Loading Paper 3-5 In the Multi-Purpose Tray (e.g., Envelopes 3-5 Setting Paper Type and Size 3-8 For the Paper Cassette 3-8 For the Multi-Purpose Tray 3-11 4 Sending Faxes (MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only 4-1 Scan Settings 4-3 Image Quality 4-3 Density 4-5 Speed Dialing 4-6 Registering Recipients for Speed Dialing 4-6 Using Speed Dialing 4-32 Manual Sending 4-34 Direct Sending 4-36...
... Guidelines 3-4 Loading Paper 3-5 In the Multi-Purpose Tray (e.g., Envelopes 3-5 Setting Paper Type and Size 3-8 For the Paper Cassette 3-8 For the Multi-Purpose Tray 3-11 4 Sending Faxes (MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only 4-1 Scan Settings 4-3 Image Quality 4-3 Density 4-5 Speed Dialing 4-6 Registering Recipients for Speed Dialing 4-6 Using Speed Dialing 4-32 Manual Sending 4-34 Direct Sending 4-36...
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...-1 Printing USER'S DATA LIST 13-1 Accessing the Setting Menu 13-3 Setting Menu 13-5 COMMON SETTINGS 13-5 COPY SETTINGS 13-10 FAX SETTINGS (MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only 13-12 ADDRESS BOOK SET. (MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only 13-18 PRINTER SETTINGS 13-20 TIMER SETTINGS 13-24 ADJUST./CLEANING 13-26 REPORT SETTINGS 13-28...
...-1 Printing USER'S DATA LIST 13-1 Accessing the Setting Menu 13-3 Setting Menu 13-5 COMMON SETTINGS 13-5 COPY SETTINGS 13-10 FAX SETTINGS (MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only 13-12 ADDRESS BOOK SET. (MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only 13-18 PRINTER SETTINGS 13-20 TIMER SETTINGS 13-24 ADJUST./CLEANING 13-26 REPORT SETTINGS 13-28...
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... Can I Do with other appliances that cause "electrical noise." See p. 14-1 for ringing and special codes, which may cause a fax error. Order Information 1. If the RJ11-C jack is not supported on Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP). xxii Location Supply a suitable ...sending and receiving of documents. DDD (DIRECT DISTANCE DIAL) LINE -orIDDD (INTERNATIONAL DIRECT DISTANCE DIAL) LINE IF YOU COMMUNICATE OVERSEAS NOTE Canon recommends an individual line following industry standards, e.g. Key telephone systems are not recommended because they send non-standard signals to be installed...
... Can I Do with other appliances that cause "electrical noise." See p. 14-1 for ringing and special codes, which may cause a fax error. Order Information 1. If the RJ11-C jack is not supported on Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP). xxii Location Supply a suitable ...sending and receiving of documents. DDD (DIRECT DISTANCE DIAL) LINE -orIDDD (INTERNATIONAL DIRECT DISTANCE DIAL) LINE IF YOU COMMUNICATE OVERSEAS NOTE Canon recommends an individual line following industry standards, e.g. Key telephone systems are not recommended because they send non-standard signals to be installed...
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... of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. What Can I Do with This Machine? In order to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission...
... of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. What Can I Do with This Machine? In order to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission...
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...Canada Pre-Installation Requirements for the machine's weight and dimensions. Order an CA11A modular jack (USOC code), which may cause a fax error. C. What Can I Do with the machine. Users in your telephone company's business representative. DDD (DIRECT DISTANCE DIAL) ...LINE -orIDDD (INTERNATIONAL DIRECT DISTANCE DIAL) LINE IF YOU COMMUNICATE OVERSEAS NOTE Canon recommends an individual line following industry standards, e.g., the 2500 (touch tone) or 500 (rotary/pulse dial) telephones. It should...
...Canada Pre-Installation Requirements for the machine's weight and dimensions. Order an CA11A modular jack (USOC code), which may cause a fax error. C. What Can I Do with the machine. Users in your telephone company's business representative. DDD (DIRECT DISTANCE DIAL) ...LINE -orIDDD (INTERNATIONAL DIRECT DISTANCE DIAL) LINE IF YOU COMMUNICATE OVERSEAS NOTE Canon recommends an individual line following industry standards, e.g., the 2500 (touch tone) or 500 (rotary/pulse dial) telephones. It should...
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... then open the stopper. Open the stopper from falling off the paper delivery tray. G Operation panel Machine controls. E Paper delivery tray Receives copies, prints and faxes. D Document delivery tray Receives documents. Before Using the Machine Before Using the Machine Machine Components A B C D E HG F A ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) Holds documents and feeds them...
... then open the stopper. Open the stopper from falling off the paper delivery tray. G Operation panel Machine controls. E Paper delivery tray Receives copies, prints and faxes. D Document delivery tray Receives documents. Before Using the Machine Before Using the Machine Machine Components A B C D E HG F A ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) Holds documents and feeds them...
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... for various settings. M Numeric keys Enter letters and numbers. 1-3 E key Press to standby mode. Also press to check fax transmission, print, copy, or report output status. K System Monitor key Press to see the previous item in the menu.... text, and numbers when adjusting the settings. Operation Panel Before Using the Machine Main Operation Panel ● MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 A B C D E F G H IJ K L M NO P Q ed Address l Book 4 8 2 COPY FAX SCAN System Monitor View Settings @./ 1 ABC 2 DEF 3 Reset Collate GHI 4 JKL MNO 56 Paper Select ...
... for various settings. M Numeric keys Enter letters and numbers. 1-3 E key Press to standby mode. Also press to check fax transmission, print, copy, or report output status. K System Monitor key Press to see the previous item in the menu.... text, and numbers when adjusting the settings. Operation Panel Before Using the Machine Main Operation Panel ● MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 A B C D E F G H IJ K L M NO P Q ed Address l Book 4 8 2 COPY FAX SCAN System Monitor View Settings @./ 1 ABC 2 DEF 3 Reset Collate GHI 4 JKL MNO 56 Paper Select ...
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...key U Tone key Press to switch from Sleep mode manually. X Collate key Press to set two-sided copying or faxing. P Stop key Press to start copying, scanning and sending faxes. Also press to enter Sleep mode or to resume the Press to set collate copying. a Enlarge/Reduce key R ... cancel modes in Additional Q ON/OFF key (operation panel power Functions. up when an error has Press to lighten or darken the copies or faxes. Y Additional Functions key Press to enlarge or reduce copy ratio. b Density key S Error indicator Flashes or lights up when the machine has ...
...key U Tone key Press to switch from Sleep mode manually. X Collate key Press to set two-sided copying or faxing. P Stop key Press to start copying, scanning and sending faxes. Also press to enter Sleep mode or to resume the Press to set collate copying. a Enlarge/Reduce key R ... cancel modes in Additional Q ON/OFF key (operation panel power Functions. up when an error has Press to lighten or darken the copies or faxes. Y Additional Functions key Press to enlarge or reduce copy ratio. b Density key S Error indicator Flashes or lights up when the machine has ...
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... without lifting the under one -touch speed dialing (Preregistered frequently used numbers). manually with the numeric keys when a fax is H Delayed TX key standing by name. Before Using the Machine Facsimile Operation Panel (MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only) A BCDE F Panel open 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Delayed... 10 11 12 CO Paper Select Image Quality G H G A Direct TX key Press to set Delayed Sending. 1-5 B Pause key F Address Book key Inserts a pause when entering a fax number.
... without lifting the under one -touch speed dialing (Preregistered frequently used numbers). manually with the numeric keys when a fax is H Delayed TX key standing by name. Before Using the Machine Facsimile Operation Panel (MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only) A BCDE F Panel open 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Delayed... 10 11 12 CO Paper Select Image Quality G H G A Direct TX key Press to set Delayed Sending. 1-5 B Pause key F Address Book key Inserts a pause when entering a fax number.
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Before Using the Machine LCD (Standby Mode) Copy Mode ● Without optional cassette A B C 100% LTR A TEXT O1 D E A Zoom ratio B Paper size C Quantity D Density E Image quality Fax Mode* A 12/31/2006 SUN 10:50 FaxOnly FINE B C A Date & Time B Receive mode C Image quality * MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only ● With optional cassette A B C 100% AUTO A TEXT O1 D E Scan Mode SCANNING MODE 1-6
Before Using the Machine LCD (Standby Mode) Copy Mode ● Without optional cassette A B C 100% LTR A TEXT O1 D E A Zoom ratio B Paper size C Quantity D Density E Image quality Fax Mode* A 12/31/2006 SUN 10:50 FaxOnly FINE B C A Date & Time B Receive mode C Image quality * MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only ● With optional cassette A B C 100% AUTO A TEXT O1 D E Scan Mode SCANNING MODE 1-6
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... Sleep Mode When the machine remains idle for a certain period of time, it automatically enters Sleep mode. 1 2 ded Address al Book 3 04 08 2 [OK] COPY FAX SCAN System Monitor View Settings @./ 1 ABC 2 DEF 3 Reset Collate GHI 4 JKL MNO 56 Paper Select Additional 2 on 1 PQRS TUV WXYZ OK Functions 789 Frame Erase...
... Sleep Mode When the machine remains idle for a certain period of time, it automatically enters Sleep mode. 1 2 ded Address al Book 3 04 08 2 [OK] COPY FAX SCAN System Monitor View Settings @./ 1 ABC 2 DEF 3 Reset Collate GHI 4 JKL MNO 56 Paper Select Additional 2 on 1 PQRS TUV WXYZ OK Functions 789 Frame Erase...
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... enter values using numeric keys. 6 Press [Stop] to return to standby mode. 1-10 Before Using the Machine 4 ded Address al Book 5 04 08 2 [OK] COPY FAX SCAN System View Monitor Settings @./ ABC DEF Clear ON/OFF 123C Reset Collate GHI JKL MNO Stop 6 456 Start Paper Select Additional 2 on 1 PQRS TUV...
... enter values using numeric keys. 6 Press [Stop] to return to standby mode. 1-10 Before Using the Machine 4 ded Address al Book 5 04 08 2 [OK] COPY FAX SCAN System View Monitor Settings @./ ABC DEF Clear ON/OFF 123C Reset Collate GHI JKL MNO Stop 6 456 Start Paper Select Additional 2 on 1 PQRS TUV...
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... machine remains idle for a certain period of time, the display returns to standby mode (Auto Clear function). 1 2 ded Address al Book 3 04 08 2 [OK] COPY FAX SCAN System Monitor View Settings @./ 1 ABC 2 DEF 3 Reset Collate GHI 4 JKL MNO 56 Paper Select Additional 2 on 1 PQRS TUV WXYZ OK Functions 789 Frame Erase...
... machine remains idle for a certain period of time, the display returns to standby mode (Auto Clear function). 1 2 ded Address al Book 3 04 08 2 [OK] COPY FAX SCAN System Monitor View Settings @./ 1 ABC 2 DEF 3 Reset Collate GHI 4 JKL MNO 56 Paper Select Additional 2 on 1 PQRS TUV WXYZ OK Functions 789 Frame Erase...
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... enter values using numeric keys. 6 Press [Stop] to return to standby mode. 1-13 Before Using the Machine 4 ded Address al Book 5 04 08 2 [OK] COPY FAX SCAN System View Monitor Settings @./ ABC DEF Clear ON/OFF 123C Reset Collate GHI JKL MNO Stop 6 456 Start Paper Select Additional 2 on 1 PQRS TUV...
... enter values using numeric keys. 6 Press [Stop] to return to standby mode. 1-13 Before Using the Machine 4 ded Address al Book 5 04 08 2 [OK] COPY FAX SCAN System View Monitor Settings @./ ABC DEF Clear ON/OFF 123C Reset Collate GHI JKL MNO Stop 6 456 Start Paper Select Additional 2 on 1 PQRS TUV...