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After you finish reading this equipment. 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. ENG Basic Guide Series What Can I Do with This Machine?
After you finish reading this equipment. 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. ENG Basic Guide Series What Can I Do with This Machine?
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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? 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
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What Can I Do with This Machine? Printer Feature Print a document from a PC Printing → Online help DDEDFEFAAAEFBBBCCC A BC 1 Scanner Feature Specify detailed scanning options to suit various images Scanning → Scanner Driver Guide DDEDFEFAAAEFBBBCCC ABC 1 vi
What Can I Do with This Machine? Printer Feature Print a document from a PC Printing → Online help DDEDFEFAAAEFBBBCCC A BC 1 Scanner Feature Specify detailed scanning options to suit various images Scanning → Scanner Driver Guide DDEDFEFAAAEFBBBCCC ABC 1 vi
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... 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 5 Receiving Faxes (MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only 5-1 6 Copying 6-1 Scan Settings 6-3 Image Quality 6-3 Density 6-4 Zoom Ratio 6-6 7 Printing 7-1 8 Scanning 8-1 9 PC Faxing (MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only 9-1 x
... 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 5 Receiving Faxes (MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only 5-1 6 Copying 6-1 Scan Settings 6-3 Image Quality 6-3 Density 6-4 Zoom Ratio 6-6 7 Printing 7-1 8 Scanning 8-1 9 PC Faxing (MF6550/MF6560/MF6580 Only 9-1 x
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... with This Machine? 13 Machine Settings 13-1 Machine Settings 13-1 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...
... with This Machine? 13 Machine Settings 13-1 Machine Settings 13-1 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...
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... covers will expose you for your safety. Never lift the machine by any objects into the machine. - Follow all service, contact Canon Customer Care Center, or a Canon Authorized Service Facility. Always unplug the machine before moving or cleaning it in this guide, do not eat or drink near it. ...jams, never unplug the power cord, open the left cover, or add or remove paper in the machine while printing. - Before using the machine, please read the following instructions for choosing a Canon product. What Can I Do with This Machine? Do not insert any of the machine when you lift the ...
... covers will expose you for your safety. Never lift the machine by any objects into the machine. - Follow all service, contact Canon Customer Care Center, or a Canon Authorized Service Facility. Always unplug the machine before moving or cleaning it in this guide, do not eat or drink near it. ...jams, never unplug the power cord, open the left cover, or add or remove paper in the machine while printing. - Before using the machine, please read the following instructions for choosing a Canon product. What Can I Do with This Machine? Do not insert any of the machine when you lift the ...
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If you are uncertain about the legality of using your product to scan, print or otherwise reproduce any particular document, and/or of the use of the images scanned, printed or otherwise reproduced, you should consult in criminal and/or civil liability. Food Stamps - Internal Revenue ... Service or Draft Papers - Bonds or Other Certificates of these documents is intended to scan, print or otherwise reproduce certain documents, and the use of such images as scanned, printed or otherwise reproduced by your product, may result in advance with This Machine? Identifying Badges or...
If you are uncertain about the legality of using your product to scan, print or otherwise reproduce any particular document, and/or of the use of the images scanned, printed or otherwise reproduced, you should consult in criminal and/or civil liability. Food Stamps - Internal Revenue ... Service or Draft Papers - Bonds or Other Certificates of these documents is intended to scan, print or otherwise reproduce certain documents, and the use of such images as scanned, printed or otherwise reproduced by your product, may result in advance with This Machine? Identifying Badges or...
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... for A4/LTR size paper. G Operation panel Machine controls. H Paper cassette Holds the paper supply. 1-1 D Document delivery tray Receives documents. E Paper delivery tray Receives copies, prints and faxes. For LGL size paper, pull out the extension first, and then open the stopper. Before Using the Machine Before Using the Machine Machine...
... for A4/LTR size paper. G Operation panel Machine controls. H Paper cassette Holds the paper supply. 1-1 D Document delivery tray Receives documents. E Paper delivery tray Receives copies, prints and faxes. For LGL size paper, pull out the extension first, and then open the stopper. Before Using the Machine Before Using the Machine Machine...
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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 ...determine the contents you set or register. E key Press to confirm settings of the copy function. F FAX key Press to switch to check fax transmission, print, copy, or report output status. K System Monitor key Press to Fax mode. B Jam Location indicator Indicates the location of paper sources varies depending on...
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 ...determine the contents you set or register. E key Press to confirm settings of the copy function. F FAX key Press to switch to check fax transmission, print, copy, or report output status. K System Monitor key Press to Fax mode. B Jam Location indicator Indicates the location of paper sources varies depending on...
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... Do not store the toner cartridge in a salty atmosphere or where there are on the type of the Canon Genuine starter toner cartridge which comes with the default print density setting. The magnet inside the toner cartridge may contain printer components" issued by ISO (International Organization for... The level of toner consumption varies depending on the basis of "ISO/ IEC 19752"* when printing A4 size paper with the machine is approximately 2,500 pages, the Canon genuine replacement toner cartridge is the global standard related to "Method for the determination of the toner...
... Do not store the toner cartridge in a salty atmosphere or where there are on the type of the Canon Genuine starter toner cartridge which comes with the default print density setting. The magnet inside the toner cartridge may contain printer components" issued by ISO (International Organization for... The level of toner consumption varies depending on the basis of "ISO/ IEC 19752"* when printing A4 size paper with the machine is approximately 2,500 pages, the Canon genuine replacement toner cartridge is the global standard related to "Method for the determination of the toner...
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If toner becomes caked in fire. Before Using the Machine ● Do not open the drum protective shutter on end, and do not turn it even by its handle to avoid touching the drum protective shutter. ● Do not stand the toner cartridge on the toner cartridge. CAUTION Do not place the toner cartridge in the toner cartridge, it may deteriorate if the drum surface is exposed to light or is flammable. 1-8 Print quality may become impossible to free it upside down. Toner powder is damaged. ● Always hold the toner cartridge by shaking the toner cartridge.
If toner becomes caked in fire. Before Using the Machine ● Do not open the drum protective shutter on end, and do not turn it even by its handle to avoid touching the drum protective shutter. ● Do not stand the toner cartridge on the toner cartridge. CAUTION Do not place the toner cartridge in the toner cartridge, it may deteriorate if the drum surface is exposed to light or is flammable. 1-8 Print quality may become impossible to free it upside down. Toner powder is damaged. ● Always hold the toner cartridge by shaking the toner cartridge.
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Coated paper - Torn paper - Carbon paper or carbon-backed paper - Onion skin or thin paper - Wrinkled or creased paper - Transparencies 2-2 Paper printed with staples or paper clips attached - Documents with a thermal transfer printer - Curled or rolled paper - Document Handling ● Do not place the document on the ...
Coated paper - Torn paper - Carbon paper or carbon-backed paper - Onion skin or thin paper - Wrinkled or creased paper - Transparencies 2-2 Paper printed with staples or paper clips attached - Documents with a thermal transfer printer - Curled or rolled paper - Document Handling ● Do not place the document on the ...
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Bond *6 { 3hole punch paper *7 { Transparency *8 - Envelopes - ({: available -: not available) Multi-purpose tray 3" × 5" to Legal (8 1/2" × 14") (76 × 127 to 216 × 356 mm) 16 to 32 lb bond (56 to 90 g/m2) Plain *2 Color *2 Recycled *2 Heavy 1 *3 Max. 500 sheets *1 { { { { Heavy 2 *4 - Labels - Heavy 3 *5 - Print Media Print Media Paper Requirements Size (W x L) Paper cassette Legal, Letter Weight Quantity Type 18 to 24 lb bond (64 to 128 g/m2) Max. 100 sheets *1 3-1
Bond *6 { 3hole punch paper *7 { Transparency *8 - Envelopes - ({: available -: not available) Multi-purpose tray 3" × 5" to Legal (8 1/2" × 14") (76 × 127 to 216 × 356 mm) 16 to 32 lb bond (56 to 90 g/m2) Plain *2 Color *2 Recycled *2 Heavy 1 *3 Max. 500 sheets *1 { { { { Heavy 2 *4 - Labels - Heavy 3 *5 - Print Media Print Media Paper Requirements Size (W x L) Paper cassette Legal, Letter Weight Quantity Type 18 to 24 lb bond (64 to 128 g/m2) Max. 100 sheets *1 3-1
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NOTE The default paper size is LTR. Print Media *1 22 lb bond (80 g/m2) paper *2 From 18 to 22 lb bond (64 to 80 g/m2) *3 From 22 to 24 lb bond (81 to 90 g/m2) *4 From 24 to 28 lb bond (91 to 105 g/m2) *5 From 28 to 32 lb bond (106 to 128 g/m2) *6 20 lb bond (75 g/m2) *7 LTR size only *8 Use only LTR transparencies made especially for this machine. If you use a different paper size, you must change the paper size settings. (See "Setting Paper Type and Size," on p. 3-8.) 3-2
NOTE The default paper size is LTR. Print Media *1 22 lb bond (80 g/m2) paper *2 From 18 to 22 lb bond (64 to 80 g/m2) *3 From 22 to 24 lb bond (81 to 90 g/m2) *4 From 24 to 28 lb bond (91 to 105 g/m2) *5 From 28 to 32 lb bond (106 to 128 g/m2) *6 20 lb bond (75 g/m2) *7 LTR size only *8 Use only LTR transparencies made especially for this machine. If you use a different paper size, you must change the paper size settings. (See "Setting Paper Type and Size," on p. 3-8.) 3-2
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Print Media Printable Area The shaded area indicates the approximate printable area of LTR paper. 1/8" (2.9 mm) 1/4" (4.7 mm) 1/8" (3.6 mm) 1/8" (2.7 mm) 3-3
Print Media Printable Area The shaded area indicates the approximate printable area of LTR paper. 1/8" (2.9 mm) 1/4" (4.7 mm) 1/8" (3.6 mm) 1/8" (2.7 mm) 3-3
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...; Use only transparencies designed for use Canon type transparencies with this machine. 3-4 Paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer (Do not copy on a flat surface until ready for laser printers. Wrinkled or creased paper - Coated paper - Very thin paper - Canon recommends you use . Torn paper - Print Media Paper Guidelines ● To prevent...
...; Use only transparencies designed for use Canon type transparencies with this machine. 3-4 Paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer (Do not copy on a flat surface until ready for laser printers. Wrinkled or creased paper - Coated paper - Very thin paper - Canon recommends you use . Torn paper - Print Media Paper Guidelines ● To prevent...
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...with letters enclosed ● Make sure to set the correct envelope size in the Starter Guide. Envelopes with peel-off sealing strips - Print Media Loading Paper To load paper in the paper cassette, see "Set Up the Machine," in the printer driver. (See online help...cutouts, or double flaps - Envelopes with special coated paper or deeply embossed paper - In the Multi-Purpose Tray (e.g., Envelopes) If you are making prints on transparencies, labels, nonstandard-sized paper, or envelopes, load them into the multi-purpose tray. ● Use standard envelopes with diagonal seams and ...
...with letters enclosed ● Make sure to set the correct envelope size in the Starter Guide. Envelopes with peel-off sealing strips - Print Media Loading Paper To load paper in the paper cassette, see "Set Up the Machine," in the printer driver. (See online help...cutouts, or double flaps - Envelopes with special coated paper or deeply embossed paper - In the Multi-Purpose Tray (e.g., Envelopes) If you are making prints on transparencies, labels, nonstandard-sized paper, or envelopes, load them into the multi-purpose tray. ● Use standard envelopes with diagonal seams and ...
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Print Media 2 Pull out the multi-purpose tray extension until it clicks, then open it. NOTE Do not load the paper without using the multi-purpose tray extension. 3 Gently load the stack of envelopes on a firm, clean surface first, then press down and the flap side to make the folds crisp. 3-6 When you load the envelopes, arrange the stack of envelopes with the address side facing down firmly on the edges to the left. Be sure to insert the envelopes as far as they will go.
Print Media 2 Pull out the multi-purpose tray extension until it clicks, then open it. NOTE Do not load the paper without using the multi-purpose tray extension. 3 Gently load the stack of envelopes on a firm, clean surface first, then press down and the flap side to make the folds crisp. 3-6 When you load the envelopes, arrange the stack of envelopes with the address side facing down firmly on the edges to the left. Be sure to insert the envelopes as far as they will go.
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For high quality copies, be slightly slower than usual. 3-7 Make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the paper limit guide. - NOTE - When making copies of paper may be sure to the width of the paper stack. Some types of a small document or thick paper, etc., the copy speed may not feed properly into the multi-purpose tray. Print Media 4 Adjust the slide guides to use the paper and transparencies recommended by Canon. -
For high quality copies, be slightly slower than usual. 3-7 Make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the paper limit guide. - NOTE - When making copies of paper may be sure to the width of the paper stack. Some types of a small document or thick paper, etc., the copy speed may not feed properly into the multi-purpose tray. Print Media 4 Adjust the slide guides to use the paper and transparencies recommended by Canon. -
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... Enlarge/Reduce Two-Sided SYMBOLS 0# Tone Clear C ON/OFF Stop Start Processing/ Data Error Power 1 Press [Additional Functions]. 2 Confirm that is displayed, then press [OK]. 3-8 Print Media Setting Paper Type and Size For the Paper Cassette The default settings are and .
... Enlarge/Reduce Two-Sided SYMBOLS 0# Tone Clear C ON/OFF Stop Start Processing/ Data Error Power 1 Press [Additional Functions]. 2 Confirm that is displayed, then press [OK]. 3-8 Print Media Setting Paper Type and Size For the Paper Cassette The default settings are and .