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Canon imageCLASS MF6500 Series Basic Manual

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  • Page 1

    Eng basic guide please read this guide before operating this equipment. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference. Appendix before using the machine document handling print media sending faxes (mf6550/mf6560pl/ mf6580pl only) receiving faxes (mf6550/mf6560pl/...

  • Page 2: Manuals For The Machine

    I manuals for the machine ● machine set-up ● software installation ● basic features ● maintenance starter guide ● basic features ● maintenance ● machine settings ● specifications basic guide (this document) ● advanced features ● network and remote user interface ● system monitor ● reports and lists ...

  • Page 3: What Can I Do With This

    Ii what ca n i do with t his machine ? What can i do with this machine? Fax features (mf6550/mf6560pl/mf6580pl only) 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 singl...

  • Page 4: Fas (Continued)

    Iii what c an i do w ith t his machine? Fas (continued) 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.

  • Page 5: Copy Features

    Iv what ca n i do with t his machine ? Copy features select a scan mode depending on the type of image image quality → p. 6-3 adjust the density level of scanned images density → p. 6-4 enlarge or reduce copied images zoom ratio → p. 6-6 sort copies by page order collate copying → advanced guide mak...

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    V what c an i do w ith t his machine? Copy two documents on one sheet 2 on 1 combination → advanced guide d e f d e f d e f d e f 2 a b c a b c a b c a b c 1 a b c a b c a b c a b c 1 d ef d ef d ef a b c a b c a b c a b c 1 d e f d e f d e f d e f 2.

  • Page 7: Printer Feature

    Vi what ca n i do with t his machine ? Printer feature scanner feature print a document from a pc printing → online help specify detailed scanning options to suit various images scanning → scanner driver guide a bc a bc a bc a bc 1 d ef d ef d ef abc abc abc abc 1 de f de f de f.

  • Page 8: Pc Fax Feature

    Vii what c an i do w ith t his machine? Pc fax feature (mf6550/mf6560pl/mf6580pl only) remote ui feature (mf6580pl only) send a fax from a pc pc faxing → online help access and manage the machine from a pc remote ui → advanced guide.

  • Page 9: Contents

    Viii what ca n i do with t his machine ? Contents manuals for the machine................................................................. I what can i do with this machine? ............................................... Ii fax features (mf6550/mf6560pl/mf6580pl only) ..... Ii copy features ..........

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    Ix what c an i do w ith t his machine? Toner cartridge............................................................................1-8 maintaining the toner cartridge ...................................1-8 timer settings............................................................................1-10 ...

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    X what ca n i do with t his machine ? 5 receiving faxes (mf6550/mf6560pl/mf6580pl only) ....... 5-1 6 copying .................................................................................... 6-1 scan settings ...............................................................................6-3 imag...

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    Xi what c an i do w ith t his machine? Error codes (mf6550/mf6560pl/mf6580pl only)...............12-11 if a power failure occurs........................................................12-13 if you cannot solve a problem ..............................................12-14 13 machine settings ...........

  • Page 13: How to Use This Guide

    Xii what ca n i do with t his machine ? How to use this guide symbols used in this manual the following symbols are used throughout the manuals for the machine and indicate the warnings, cautions and notes you should keep in mind when using the machine. Warning indicates a warning that may lead to d...

  • Page 14

    Xiii what c an i do w ith t his machine? Illustrations used in this manual unless otherwise mentioned, illustrations used in this manual are those taken when no optional equipment is attached to the laserbase mf6580pl. The model laserbase mf6580pl is used for illustration purposes in this manual. Wh...

  • Page 15: Legal Notices

    Xiv what ca n i do with t his machine ? Legal notices trademarks canon, the canon logo and laserbase are trademarks of canon inc. All other product and brand names are registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Copyright copyright © 2006 by canon inc. All rights r...

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    Xv what c an i do w ith t his machine?.

  • Page 17: Before Using The

    1-1 befor e using th e mach ine before using the machine machine components a adf (automatic document feeder) holds documents and feeds them automatically into the scanning area. B slide guides adjusts to the width of the document. C document feeder tray holds documents. D document delivery tray rec...

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    1-2 before u s ing the machine i left cover open this cover when replacing the toner cartridge or clearing paper jams. J scanning area scans documents from the adf. K platen glass cover open this cover when placing a document on the platen glass. L platen glass place documents. M multi-purpose tray ...

  • Page 19: Operation Panel

    1-3 befor e using th e mach ine operation panel main operation panel ● mf6550/mf6560pl/mf6580pl a paper select indicator indicates the selected paper source. B jam location indicator indicates the location of paper jams. C lcd display displays messages and prompts during operation. Displays selectio...

  • Page 20: ● Mf6530/mf6540Pl

    1-4 before u s ing the machine n id key press to enter a password for the machine. (enter password → press id to enable functions. Press id again after operations to return to the display for entering password.) to register a password, [additional functions] → settings> → . O clear key press to clea...

  • Page 21: Mf6580Pl Only)

    1-5 befor e using th e mach ine facsimile operation panel (mf6550/mf6560pl/ mf6580pl only) a direct tx key press to set direct sending. B r key press to dial an outside line access number or an extension number when the unit is connected through a switchboard (pbx). C hook key press when you want to...

  • Page 22: Lcd (Standby Mode)

    1-6 before u s ing the machine lcd (standby mode) copy mode ● without optional cassette a zoom ratio b paper size c quantity d density e image quality fax mode* a date & time b receive mode c image quality * mf6550/mf6560pl/mf6580pl only ● with optional cassette scan mode 1 0 0 % a 4 o 1 t e x t a a...

  • Page 23: Optional Handset

    1-7 befor e using th e mach ine optional handset (mf6550/mf6560pl/mf6580pl only) if you want to use the machine as a telephone and a fax machine, or if you want to receive faxes manually, install the optional handset available from your local authorized canon dealer or the canon help line. Note for ...

  • Page 24: Toner Cartridge

    1-8 before u s ing the machine toner cartridge the lifetime of the canon genuine toner cartridge used in this machine is approximately 5,000 pages. The page counts are on the basis of iso/iec 19752* when printing a4 size paper with the default print density setting. The level of toner consumption va...

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    1-9 befor e using th e mach ine ● do not open the drum protective shutter on the toner cartridge. Print quality may deteriorate if the drum surface is exposed to light or is damaged. ● always hold the toner cartridge by its handle to avoid touching the drum protective shutter. ● do not stand the ton...

  • Page 26: Timer Settings

    1-10 before u s ing the machine timer settings setting sleep mode when the machine remains idle for a certain period of time, it automatically enters sleep mode. 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 04 08 2 co...

  • Page 27

    1-11 befor e using th e mach ine 4 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 5 press [ ] or [ ] to select the desired interval, then press [ok]. You can set the interval from 3 to 30 minutes (in one-minute increments). You can also enter values using numeric keys. 6 press [stop] to return to stand...

  • Page 28

    1-12 before u s ing the machine note – to resume normal mode from sleep mode, press [on/off] on the operation panel. – to enter sleep mode manually, press [on/off] on the operation panel. – the machine will not enter sleep mode when: • the machine is in operation • a system error occurs • the option...

  • Page 29: Setting Auto Clear Time

    1-13 befor e using th e mach ine setting auto clear time if the machine remains idle for a certain period of time, the display returns to standby mode (auto clear function). 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]...

  • Page 30

    1-14 before u s ing the machine 4 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 5 press [ ] or [ ] to select the desired interval, then press [ok]. You can set the interval from 1 to 9 minutes (in one-minute increments). You can also enter values using numeric keys. 6 press [stop] to return to standby...

  • Page 31: Setting Daylight Saving Time

    1-15 befor e using th e mach ine setting daylight saving time in some countries or areas, time is advanced throughout the summer season. This is called “daylight saving time.” 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [o...

  • Page 32

    1-16 before u s ing the machine 6 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 7 press [ ] or [ ] to select the month, then press [ok]. 8 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 9 press [ ] or [ ] to select the week, then press [ok]. 04 08 2 copy fax scan ok ghi @./ pqrs t jkl abc tuv mno def on/...

  • Page 33

    1-17 befor e using th e mach ine 10 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 11 press [ ] or [ ] to select the day, then press [ok]. 12 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 13 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 04 08 2 copy fax scan ok ghi @./ pqrs t jkl abc tuv mno def on/off wxy...

  • Page 34

    1-18 before u s ing the machine 14 press [ ] or [ ] to select the month, then press [ok]. 15 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 16 press [ ] or [ ] to select the week, then press [ok]. 17 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 18 press [ ] or [ ] to select the day, then press [ok]. 19 ...

  • Page 35: Document Handling

    2-1 document hand ling document handling document requirements * 1 when copying a transparent document such as tracing paper or transparencies, use a piece of plain white paper to cover the document after placing it face-down on the platen glass. * 2 80 g/m 2 paper platen glass adf type – plain pape...

  • Page 36

    2-2 document h andling ● do not place the document on the platen glass or in the adf until the glue, ink or correction fluid on the document is completely dry. ● remove all fasteners (staples, paper clips, etc.) before loading the document in the adf. ● to prevent document jams in the adf, do not us...

  • Page 37: Scanning Area

    2-3 document hand ling scanning area make sure your document’s text and graphics fall within the shaded area in the following diagram. Note that the margin widths listed are approximate and there may be slight variations in actual use. 2 mm 2 mm 2 mm 2 mm.

  • Page 38: Loading Documents

    2-4 document h andling loading documents on the platen glass 1 lift up the platen glass cover. 2 place your document face down. 3 align the document with the appropriate paper size marks. If your document does not match any of the paper size marks, align the center of your document with the arrow ma...

  • Page 39

    2-5 document hand ling 4 gently lower the platen glass cover. The document is ready for scanning. Caution – when closing the platen glass cover, be careful not to get your fingers caught, as this may result in personal injury. – do not press down the platen glass cover forcefully, as this may damage...

  • Page 40: In The Adf

    2-6 document h andling in the adf 1 fan the document stack and even the edges. 2 adjust the slide guides to the width of the documents..

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    2-7 document hand ling 3 neatly place the documents face up in the document feeder tray. The document is ready for scanning. Note – do not add or remove documents while they are being scanned. – when scanning is complete, remove the documents from the document delivery tray to avoid paper jams. – av...

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    2-8 document h andling.

  • Page 43: Print Media

    3-1 print media print media paper requirements ( {: available –: not available) paper cassette multi-purpose tray size (w x l) a4 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm weight 64 to 90 g/m 2 56 to 128 g/m 2 quantity max. 500 sheets *1 max. 100 sheets *1 type plain *2 { { color *2 { { recycled *2 { { heavy 1 *3 { ...

  • Page 44

    3-2 pri n t me di a *1 80 g/m 2 paper *2 from 64 to 80 g/m 2 *3 from 81 to 90 g/m 2 *4 from 91 to 105 g/m 2 *5 from 106 to 128 g/m 2 *6 75 g/m 2 *7 use only a4 transparencies made especially for this machine. Note the default paper size is a4. If you use a different paper size, you must change the p...

  • Page 45: Printable Area

    3-3 print media printable area the shaded area indicates the approximate printable area of a4 paper. 3.6 mm 2.7 mm 2.9 mm 4.7 mm.

  • Page 46: Paper Guidelines

    3-4 pri n t me di a paper guidelines ● to prevent paper jams, do not use any of the following: – wrinkled or creased paper – curled or rolled paper – coated paper – torn paper – damp paper – very thin paper – paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer (do not copy on the revers...

  • Page 47: Loading Paper

    3-5 print media loading paper to load paper in the paper cassette, see “load paper,” in the starter guide. 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 enve...

  • Page 48

    3-6 pri n t me di a 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 with the address side facing down and the flap side to the left. Be sure to insert the envelo...

  • Page 49

    3-7 print media 4 adjust the slide guides to the width of the paper stack. Note – make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the paper limit guide. – some types of paper may not feed properly into the multi-purpose tray. For high quality copies, be sure to use the paper and transparencies recomm...

  • Page 50: Setting Paper Type and Size

    3-8 pri n t me di a setting paper type and size for the paper cassette the default settings are and . When you place other types and/ or sizes of paper, follow this procedure to change the settings. 1 press [additional functions]. 2 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 04 08 2 copy fax scan o...

  • Page 51

    3-9 print media 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 4 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 5 press [ ] or [ ] to select the paper type, then press [ok]. , , , , if you use the optional paper cassette, confirm that is displayed and repeat this step to set the paper type for . 04 08...

  • Page 52

    3-10 pri n t me di a 6 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 7 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 8 press [ ] or [ ] to select the paper size, then press [ok]. , , if you use the optional paper cassette, confirm that is displayed and repeat this step to set the paper size for . 9 pres...

  • Page 53: For The Multi-Purpose Tray

    3-11 print media for the multi-purpose tray if you use same kind of paper for the multi-purpose tray, you can specify the paper size and type. 1 press [additional functions]. 2 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 4 press [ ] or [ ] to select , ...

  • Page 54

    3-12 pri n t me di a 5 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 6 press [ ] or [ ] to select the paper size, then press [ok]. , , , , , , , , , oficio>, , , , , * 1 , * 1 , * oficio>, , , , , * 1 , * 1 , 1 , c5>* 1 , * 1 , * 2 * 1 for envelopes. If you select this size, is automatically selected ...

  • Page 55

    3-13 print media 7 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 8 press [ ] or [ ] to select the paper type, then press [ok]. , , , , , , , , , 9 press [stop] to return to standby mode. 04 08 2 copy fax scan ok ghi @./ pqrs t jkl abc tuv mno def on/off wxyz 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 # 3 c id 6 9 ◆ [ok] 7 8 9.

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    3-14 pri n t me di a.

  • Page 57: Sending Faxes

    4-1 sending fa xes (mf 6550/mf 6560pl/mf 6580pl o nly) sending faxes (mf6550/mf6560pl/mf6580pl only) follow this procedure to send a fax. For advanced sending features, see chapter 1, “advanced fax features,” in the advanced guide. Set a document enter the fax mode place the document on the platen g...

  • Page 58: Enter The Fax Number

    4-2 sendin g faxes (mf6 550/mf65 60pl/mf6580 p l only) enter the fax number send the document dial the recipient’s fax number with the numeric keys. Press [start]. When you set the documents on the platen glass, press [ ] or [ ] to select the document size, then press [start] for each document. When...

  • Page 59: Scan Settings

    4-3 sending fa xes (mf 6550/mf 6560pl/mf 6580pl o nly) scan settings you can adjust the image quality and density of the document you send. The higher image quality you set, the better the output will be, but the longer the transmission will take. Adjust the scan settings according to the type of do...

  • Page 60

    4-4 sendin g faxes (mf6 550/mf65 60pl/mf6580 p l only) 2 press [image quality] repeatedly to select the resolution, then press [ok]. You can use [ ] and [ ] to select the image quality. For fine-print documents (the resolution is twice that of ). (200 x 200 dpi) for documents that contain photograph...

  • Page 61: Density

    4-5 sending fa xes (mf 6550/mf 6560pl/mf 6580pl o nly) density 1 press [fax]. 2 press [density]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to adjust the density, then press [ok]. [ ]: to make light documents darker [ ]: to make documents lighter 04 08 2 copy fax scan ok ghi @./ pqrs t jkl abc tuv mno def on/off wxyz 1 4 7...

  • Page 62: Speed Dialing

    4-6 sendin g faxes (mf6 550/mf65 60pl/mf6580 p l only) speed dialing speed dialing allows you to dial fax/telephone numbers by simply pressing one or a few keys. The following speed dialing methods are available: ● one-touch speed dialing (p. 4-7) – register a fax/telephone number for one-touch spee...

  • Page 63

    4-7 sending fa xes (mf 6550/mf 6560pl/mf 6580pl o nly) ● registering one-touch speed dialing 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 4 press a one-touch speed dialing key (01 to 23) for a registering fax number, th...

  • Page 64

    4-8 sendin g faxes (mf6 550/mf65 60pl/mf6580 p l only) 5 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 6 enter the fax number you register (max. 120 digits, including spaces and pauses) with the numeric keys, then press [ok]. 7 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 04 08 2 copy fax scan ok ghi @...

  • Page 65

    4-9 sending fa xes (mf 6550/mf 6560pl/mf 6580pl o nly) 8 enter the destination name (max. 16 letters, including spaces) with the numeric keys, then press [ok]. To register another one-touch speed dialing key, press [additional functions], then repeat the procedure from step 4. You can set for each d...

  • Page 66

    4-10 sendin g faxes (mf6 550/mf65 60pl/mf6580 p l only) ● editing one-touch speed dialing 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 4 press the one-touch speed dialing key (01 to 23) you want to edit, then press [ok]...

  • Page 67

    4-11 sending fa xes (mf 6550/mf 6560pl/mf 6580pl o nly) 5 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 6 press [clear] repeatedly to go back to a wrong digit. You can also use [ ]. To delete all the numbers, press and hold [clear]. 7 enter a new number with the numeric keys, then press [ok]. 04 08 2 ...

  • Page 68

    4-12 sendin g faxes (mf6 550/mf65 60pl/mf6580 p l only) 8 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 9 press [clear] repeatedly to go back to a wrong character. You can also use [ ] to move the cursor to the wrong character, then press [clear] to delete it. To delete the entire name, press and hold...

  • Page 69

    4-13 sending fa xes (mf 6550/mf 6560pl/mf 6580pl o nly) ● deleting one-touch speed dialing 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 4 press the one-touch speed dialing key (01 to 23) you want to delete, then press [...

  • Page 70

    4-14 sendin g faxes (mf6 550/mf65 60pl/mf6580 p l only) 5 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 6 press and hold [clear] to delete all the numbers, then press [ok]. You can also use [ ] to delete numbers one by one. 7 press [stop] to return to standby mode. Note when deleting all numbers, the ...

  • Page 71

    4-15 sending fa xes (mf 6550/mf 6560pl/mf 6580pl o nly) ● registering coded speed dialing 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 4 press [ ] or [ ] to select a coded speed dialing number (00 to 99), then press [...

  • Page 72

    4-16 sendin g faxes (mf6 550/mf65 60pl/mf6580 p l only) 5 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 6 enter the fax number you register (max. 120 digits, including spaces and pauses) with the numeric keys, then press [ok]. 7 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 04 08 2 copy fax scan ok ghi ...

  • Page 73

    4-17 sending fa xes (mf 6550/mf 6560pl/mf 6580pl o nly) 8 enter the destination name (max. 16 letters, including spaces) with the numeric keys, then press [ok]. To register another coded speed dialing number, press [additional functions], then repeat the procedure from step 4. You can set for each d...

  • Page 74

    4-18 sendin g faxes (mf6 550/mf65 60pl/mf6580 p l only) ● editing coded speed dialing 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 4 press [ ] or [ ] to select the coded speed dialing number (00 to 99) that you want t...

  • Page 75

    4-19 sending fa xes (mf 6550/mf 6560pl/mf 6580pl o nly) 5 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 6 press [clear] repeatedly to go back to the wrong digit. You can also use [ ]. To delete all the numbers, press and hold [clear]. 7 enter a new number with the numeric keys, then press [ok]. 04 08 ...

  • Page 76

    4-20 sendin g faxes (mf6 550/mf65 60pl/mf6580 p l only) 8 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 9 press [clear] repeatedly to go back to a wrong character. You can also use [ ] to move the cursor to the wrong character, then press [clear] to delete it. To delete the entire name, press and hold...

  • Page 77

    4-21 sending fa xes (mf 6550/mf 6560pl/mf 6580pl o nly) ● deleting coded speed dialing 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 4 press [ ] or [ ] to select the coded speed dialing number (00 to 99) that you want ...

  • Page 78

    4-22 sendin g faxes (mf6 550/mf65 60pl/mf6580 p l only) 5 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 6 press and hold [clear] to delete all the numbers, then press [ok]. You can also use [ ] to delete numbers one by one. 7 press [stop] to return to standby mode. Note when deleting all numbers, the ...

  • Page 79

    4-23 sending fa xes (mf 6550/mf 6560pl/mf 6580pl o nly) ● registering group dialing 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 4 specify an empty one-touch speed dialing key or coded speed dialing number that you wa...

  • Page 80

    4-24 sendin g faxes (mf6 550/mf65 60pl/mf6580 p l only) 5 confirm that is displayed, then press [ok]. 6 select the speed dialing numbers you want to register in the group (max. 122 destinations) until all destinations are registered, then press [ok]. The speed dialing number refers to the one-touch ...

  • Page 81

    4-25 sending fa xes (mf 6550/mf 6560pl/mf 6580pl o nly) 8 enter the group name (max. 16 letters, including spaces) with the numeric keys, then press [ok]. 9 press [stop] to return to standby mode. 04 08 2 copy fax scan ok ghi @./ pqrs t jkl abc tuv mno def on/off wxyz 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 # 3 c id 6 9 ◆ [o...

  • Page 82

    4-26 sendin g faxes (mf6 550/mf65 60pl/mf6580 p l only) ● adding new destination to group 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 4 press [ ] or [ ] to select a group dial to edit, then press [ok]. To select a gr...

  • Page 83

    4-27 sending fa xes (mf 6550/mf 6560pl/mf 6580pl o nly) ● deleting destination from group 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 4 press [ ] or [ ] to select a group dial to edit, then press [ok]. To select a gr...

  • Page 84

    4-28 sendin g faxes (mf6 550/mf65 60pl/mf6580 p l only) 6 press [ ] or [ ] to display the speed dial number you want to delete from the group. 7 press [clear]. 8 repeat steps 6 and 7 if you want to delete another speed dialing number. 9 press [stop] to return to standby mode. 04 08 2 copy fax scan o...

  • Page 85: ● Changing Group Name

    4-29 sending fa xes (mf 6550/mf 6560pl/mf 6580pl o nly) ● changing group name 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 4 press [ ] or [ ] to select a group dial to edit, then press [ok]. To select a group stored u...

  • Page 86: ● Deleting Group Dialing

    4-30 sendin g faxes (mf6 550/mf65 60pl/mf6580 p l only) ● deleting group dialing 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 4 press [ ] or [ ] to select a group dial to delete, then press [ok]. To select a group sto...

  • Page 87

    4-31 sending fa xes (mf 6550/mf 6560pl/mf 6580pl o nly) 6 press [ ] or [ ] to display a speed dial number. 7 press [clear]. 8 repeat steps 6 and 7 until all speed dial numbers are deleted, then press [ok]. 9 press [stop] to return to standby mode. Note when deleting all numbers, the registered name ...

  • Page 88: Using Speed Dialing

    4-32 sendin g faxes (mf6 550/mf65 60pl/mf6580 p l only) using speed dialing follow the procedure below to send faxes to registered recipients using speed dialing. For easy reference, print out the list of recipients registered for speed dialing. (see “report settings,” on p. 13-28.) ● using one-touc...

  • Page 89

    4-33 sending fa xes (mf 6550/mf 6560pl/mf 6580pl o nly) ● using coded speed/group dialing 1 place the document on the platen glass or load it in the adf. 2 press [fax]. 3 adjust any necessary settings for your document. For details, see “scan settings,” on p. 4-3. 4 press [coded dial]. 5 enter the d...

  • Page 90: Manual Sending

    4-34 sendin g faxes (mf6 550/mf65 60pl/mf6580 p l only) manual sending use manual sending when you want to talk to the recipient before sending a document, or if the recipient does not have a fax machine that can receive automatically. Note – you cannot use the platen glass for manual sending. – you...

  • Page 91

    4-35 sending fa xes (mf 6550/mf 6560pl/mf 6580pl o nly) 5 press [hook] or pick up the optional handset or the handset of your external telephone. 6 dial the recipient’s fax/telephone number. Note make sure to confirm the dial tone before entering a fax number. If you enter the number before the dial...

  • Page 92: Direct Sending

    4-36 sendin g faxes (mf6 550/mf65 60pl/mf6580 p l only) direct sending with direct sending, the machine sends the document on the adf as it scans one page, without storing all pages into memory at once. You can send a document ahead of other documents stored in memory. Note – you cannot use the plat...

  • Page 93

    4-37 sending fa xes (mf 6550/mf 6560pl/mf 6580pl o nly) 4 adjust any necessary settings for your document. For details, see “scan settings,” on p. 4-3. 5 dial the recipient’s fax/telephone number. If you select delayed transmission or sequential broadcasting, memory sending is automatically selected...

  • Page 94

    4-38 sendin g faxes (mf6 550/mf65 60pl/mf6580 p l only).

  • Page 95: Receiving Faxes

    5-1 receivin g faxes (mf6 550/mf65 60pl/mf6580 p l only) receiving faxes (mf6550/mf6560pl/mf6580pl only) follow this procedure to set the machine for receiving faxes. For advanced receiving features, see chapter 1, “advanced fax features,” in the advanced guide. Enter the setting menu enter the rece...

  • Page 96: Select The Receive Mode

    5-2 receiving f axes (mf 6550/mf 6560pl/mf 6580pl o nly) select the receive mode exit the setting menu select the receive mode with [ ] or [ ] , then press [ok]. : answers all calls as faxes. : switches between fax and voice calls automatically. : receives faxes automatically and records voice messa...

  • Page 97: Copying

    6-1 copying copying follow this procedure to make a copy. For advanced copying features, see chapter 2, “advanced copy features,” in the advanced guide. Set a document enter the copy mode place the document on the platen glass or load it in the adf. For documents you can copy, see “document requirem...

  • Page 98: Enter The Copy Quantity

    6-2 c opying enter the copy quantity start copying enter the copy quantity (1 to 99) with the numeric key. Press [start]. What if... ● you enter a wrong number: press [clear], and enter a new number. What if... ● you want to cancel copying: press [stop] on the operation panel. When the message appea...

  • Page 99: Scan Settings

    6-3 copying scan settings before pressing [start] to begin copying, you can adjust the settings to better suit the document to be scanned. These settings return to the default values if auto clear function is activated or if you press [reset]. Image quality 1 press [copy]. 2 press [image quality] re...

  • Page 100: Density

    6-4 c opying density you can adjust the density to the most appropriate level for the document either automatically or manually. ● adjusting automatically 1 press [density] to select , then press [ok]. Note the image quality is automatically set to . 04 08 2 copy fax scan ok ghi @./ pqrs t jkl abc t...

  • Page 101: ● Adjusting Manually

    6-5 copying ● adjusting manually 1 press [density] twice to select the manual mode. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to adjust the copy density, then press [ok]. [ ]: to make light documents darker [ ]: to make dark documents lighter 04 08 2 copy fax scan ok ghi @./ pqrs t jkl abc tuv mno def on/off wxyz 1 4 7 2 ...

  • Page 102: Zoom Ratio

    6-6 c opying zoom ratio ● preset zoom you can enlarge or reduce documents from one standard paper size to another. 1 press [enlarge/reduce]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select the copy ratio, then press [ok]. – 200% max. – 141% a5 → a4 – 100% – 70% a4 → a5 – 50% min. Note when in the menu is set to or , t...

  • Page 103: ●  Zoom Designation

    6-7 copying ● zoom designation you can reduce or enlarge images by any copy ratio, in 1% increments. The available copy ratios are from 50% to 200%. 1 press [enlarge/reduce] twice. 2 enter the copy ratio with the numeric keys, then press [ok]. You can use [ ] or [ ] to adjust the zoom ratio. To incr...

  • Page 104

    6-8 c opying.

  • Page 105: Printing

    7-1 pri n ting printing follow this procedure to print a document from your computer. Make sure that the printer driver is installed. For details on printer driver settings, see online help. Start the print command select the printer from an open document on an application, click [file] > [print]. S...

  • Page 106: Adjust Preferences

    7-2 printi ng adjust preferences print the document click [preferences] or [properties] to open the dialog box. After finished, click [ok]. Click [print] or [ok]. What if... ● you want to cancel printing: see chapter 5, “system monitor,” in the advanced guide. 3 4.

  • Page 107: Scanning

    8-1 scanning scanning follow this procedure to scan a document to your computer. Make sure that the scanner driver is installed. For details on scanner driver settings, see the scanner driver guide (in the user software cd). Set a document enter the scan mode place the document on the platen glass o...

  • Page 108: Set Scan Function

    8-2 scannin g set scan function start scanning start mf toolbox, then set the scanning format. The mark will be displayed above the button you select. Press [start]. What if... ● you want to cancel scanning: press [stop] on the operation panel, then click [ok] on the computer screen. 3 4 ghi @./ pqr...

  • Page 109: Pc Faxing

    9-1 pc f axing (mf6550/ mf6560pl/mf 6580pl o nly) pc faxing (mf6550/mf6560pl/mf6580pl only) follow this procedure to send a fax from your computer. Make sure that the fax driver is installed. For details on fax driver settings, see online help. Start the print command select the fax from an open doc...

  • Page 110: Set The Destination

    9-2 pc faxing (mf65 50/mf656 0pl/mf6580pl o nly) set the destination send the document specify the name and fax number in [sending settings], then click [add to recipient list]. What if... ● you want to send a fax with a cover sheet: click the [cover sheet] tab and set the format for the cover sheet...

  • Page 111: Remote Ui

    10-1 remote u i (mf6 580pl o nly) remote ui (mf6580pl only) follow this procedure for remote ui management. For details, see chapter 4, “remote ui,” in the advanced guide. Prepare the network startup set up the machine for use in a tcp/ ip network, then connect the machine and the pc to your network...

  • Page 112: Log On

    10-2 remote u i (mf6 580pl o nly) log on operate the machine select the user mode, then click [ok]. Now you can manage the machine on the web browser. For details, see chapter 4, “remote ui,” in the advanced guide. 3 4.

  • Page 113: Maintenance

    11-1 maintenance maintenance cleaning the machine note the following before cleaning your machine: – make sure no document is stored in memory, then turn off the main power switch and disconnect the power cord. – use a soft cloth to avoid scratching the components. – do not use tissue paper, paper t...

  • Page 114: Interior

    11-2 maintenance interior clean the machine’s print area periodically to prevent toner powder and paper dust from accumulating inside. 1 turn off the main power switch and disconnect the power cord. 2 open the left cover. 3 grasp the blue plastic pull tab (a) on the toner cartridge. 4 pull the blue ...

  • Page 115

    11-3 maintenance 6 use a clean, soft, dry, lint-free cloth to remove any toner or paper debris from the machine’s interior. Caution – do not touch the fixing assembly (a) as it becomes very hot during use. – do not touch the transfer roller (b) as this can damage the machine. – if loose toner comes ...

  • Page 116: Fuser Roller

    11-4 maintenance 10 close the left cover. Caution – be careful not to get your fingers caught. – if you cannot close the left cover, do not force it to close. Open the cover and make sure the toner cartridge is properly set in the machine. 11 reconnect the power cord and turn on the main power switc...

  • Page 117: Scanning Area

    11-5 maintenance 4 pull out the multi-purpose tray extension until it clicks, then open it. 5 load a sheet of blank a4 paper. 6 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. Cleaning starts. When finished, the display returns to standby mode. Note – use standard paper as the cleaning paper. – throw ...

  • Page 118: ● Adf

    11-6 maintenance 3 close the platen glass cover. Caution be careful not to get your fingers caught. ● adf if your documents have black streaks or appear dirty after copying them using the adf, this may be caused by pencil lead rubbing off the documents and onto the roller. Clean the adf scanning are...

  • Page 119

    11-7 maintenance 6 lower the document feeder tray. Caution be careful not to get your fingers caught. 7 close the adf. Caution be careful not to get your fingers caught. 8 open the platen glass cover. 9 clean the adf scanning area (on the left side of the platen glass) and the document feeding rolle...

  • Page 120

    11-8 maintenance cleaning the adf automatically if your documents have black streaks or appear dirty after scanning them through the adf, clean the adf roller by repeatedly feeding blank sheets of paper through it. 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 pre...

  • Page 121: Transcription Roller

    11-9 maintenance transcription roller if the back of the paper is smudged after printing, the transcription roller may be dirty. Clean the transcription roller in the following procedure. 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 confirm that is displayed, the...

  • Page 122: Redistributing Toner

    11-10 maintenance replacing the toner cartridge when the lcd displays prepare new toner>, redistribute toner in the toner cartridge. If the message persists, replace the toner cartridge. Redistributing toner 1 open the left cover. 2 grasp the blue plastic pull tab (a) on the toner cartridge. 3 pull ...

  • Page 123

    11-11 maintenance 5 gently rock the toner cartridge 5 or 6 times to distribute toner evenly. 6 hold the toner cartridge by its handle. The arrows (a) on the toner cartridge should be pointing toward the machine. 7 insert the toner cartridge into the machine as far as it will go. The left edge (a) an...

  • Page 124: Replacing The Toner

    11-12 maintenance 9 close the left cover. Caution – be careful not to get your fingers caught. – if you cannot close the left cover, do not force it to close. Open the cover and make sure the toner cartridge is properly set in the machine. Replacing the toner cartridge 1 open the left cover. 2 grasp...

  • Page 125

    11-13 maintenance 4 remove the toner cartridge. Caution – always hold the toner cartridge by its handle. – do not open the drum protective shutter on the toner cartridge. Print quality may deteriorate if the drum surface is exposed to light or is damaged. 5 remove the new toner cartridge from the pr...

  • Page 126

    11-14 maintenance 9 pull out the seal completely. Note do not pull out the seal at an angle. 10 hold the toner cartridge by its handle. The arrows (a) on the toner cartridge should be pointing toward the machine. 11 insert the toner cartridge into the machine as far as it will go. The left edge (a) ...

  • Page 127

    11-15 maintenance 13 close the left cover. Caution – be careful not to get your fingers caught. – if you cannot close the left cover, do not force it to close. Open the cover and make sure the toner cartridge is properly set in the machine..

  • Page 128: Transporting The Machine

    11-16 maintenance transporting the machine follow this procedure to avoid vibration damage to the machine when transporting it over a long distance. Caution be sure at least two people carry the machine. 1 disconnect the power cord and all the cables from the back of the machine. 2 open the left cov...

  • Page 129

    11-17 maintenance 6 close the left cover. Caution be careful not to get your fingers caught. 7 make sure the multi-purpose tray and the paper stopper are back in their original position. 8 pick up the machine using the provided hand grips on the left and right sides. Caution – be sure at least two p...

  • Page 130

    11-18 maintenance.

  • Page 131: Troubleshooting

    12-1 t roublesh ootin g troubleshooting clearing jams when a jam occurs in the machine, the paper jam message appears on the lcd display. Check the jam location indicator where the jam occurs, then remove the jammed paper. Note do not force a jammed document or paper out of the machine. Contact your...

  • Page 132

    12-2 t roubleshooting 3 lift the document feeder tray. 4 remove any jammed documents. 5 lower the document feeder tray and close the adf. Caution be careful not to get your fingers caught. 6 open the platen glass cover, and remove any jammed documents. 7 close the platen glass cover. Caution be care...

  • Page 133: Paper Jams

    12-3 t roublesh ootin g paper jams when appears on the lcd display, remove jammed paper from inside the machine first, then from the paper cassette if necessary. Check the following if you experience repeated paper jams: – even the edge of the paper stack by a flat surface before loading it in the m...

  • Page 134

    12-4 t roubleshooting 4 lift and hold the transcription frame (a), then remove the jammed paper (only for 2-sided copying). 5 close the left cover. Caution be careful not to get your fingers caught. 6 if you use the optional paper cassette, open the cover on the left side of the optional paper casse...

  • Page 135: Lcd Messages

    12-5 t roublesh ootin g lcd messages see the table below when the lcd displays error messages. Message description action adjusting waiting to scan the machine is not ready for scanning. Wait until the machine is ready. Auto redial this message appears when the recipient is engaged in direct sending...

  • Page 136

    12-6 t roubleshooting data error the machine may have trouble. Contact your local authorized canon dealer or the canon help line. Document too long the document is longer than 630 mm, or is not feeding correctly. – scan the document on the platen glass. – reduce the length of the document to within ...

  • Page 137

    12-7 t roublesh ootin g memory full – the number of fax jobs that can be stored in memory reached the max- imum. – the maximum numbers of jobs that can be stored in memory are as follows (based on the condition that the other party sends the fax by the mf6550/ mf6560pl/mf6580pl with itu-t no.1 chart...

  • Page 138

    12-8 t roubleshooting not available now – you pressed the one- touch speed dialing key or coded speed dialing num- ber that has already been registered, while you per- form group dial registra- tion. – you pressed the group dialing that has already been registered, while you perform one-touch or cod...

  • Page 139

    12-9 t roublesh ootin g please wait this message appears when turning on the main power switch, or when the machine is not ready for printing. Wait until the message disappears. Received in memory the machine received the fax in memory because paper or toner ran out, paper jams occurred, or incorrec...

  • Page 140

    12-10 t roubleshooting system error some kind of error has occurred in the machine. Turn off the main power switch, wait for more than 10 seconds, then turn it on again. If the message persists, unplug the machine from the power supply and contact your local authorized canon dealer or the canon help...

  • Page 141: Error Codes

    12-11 t roublesh ootin g error codes (mf6550/mf6560pl/mf6580pl only) an error code is a four-digit code shown on an error tx report or an error rx report when an error occurs. Error code for details on reports, see chapter 6, “reports and lists,” in the advanced guide. See the table below for indivi...

  • Page 142

    12-12 t roubleshooting #0005 – the other fax machine did not respond within 35 seconds. – the other party may not be using a g3 fax machine. – send the document again. Contact the other party and have them check their fax machine. If you are making an overseas call, add a pause to the number. – chec...

  • Page 143: If A Power Failure Occurs

    12-13 t roublesh ootin g if a power failure occurs if power is suddenly lost due to an outage or accidental unplugging, a built-in battery retains the user data settings and the speed dialing settings. Any sent or received documents stored in memory are backed up for about 60 minutes. During a power...

  • Page 144

    12-14 t roubleshooting if you cannot solve a problem if you cannot solve a problem after having referred to the information in this chapter, contact your local authorized canon dealer or the canon help line. Please have the following information ready when you contact canon: – product name (laserbas...

  • Page 145: Machine Settings

    13-1 machine settin gs machine settings machine settings you can adjust the machine settings from the setting menu to customize the way the machine works. To see the list of current settings, print out user’s data list. Printing user’s data list 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to ...

  • Page 146

    13-2 machine sett ings 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 4 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 04 08 2 copy fax scan ok ghi @./ pqrs t jkl abc tuv mno def on/off wxyz 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 # 3 c id 6 9 ◆ [ok] 3 4.

  • Page 147: Accessing The Setting Menu

    13-3 machine settin gs accessing the setting menu 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select the menu you want to access, then press [ok]. * * mf6550/mf6560pl/mf6580pl only 04 08 2 copy fax scan ok ghi @./ pqrs t jkl abc tuv mno def on/off wxyz 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 # 3 c id 6 9 ◆ [ok] 1 2.

  • Page 148

    13-4 machine sett ings 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select a submenu, then press [ok]. 4 to register the settings or go to a submenu item, press [ok]. 5 when finished, press [stop] to return to standby mode. Note – if you press [stop] before pressing [ok], the setting will not be registered. – press [addit...

  • Page 149: Setting Menu

    13-5 machine settin gs setting menu note – depending on the country of purchase, some settings may not be available. – the menus described in this section are based on the model laserbase mf6580pl. Depending on the model of your machine, some settings may not be available and the number on the top o...

  • Page 150: Common Settings

    13-6 machine sett ings 2. Error tone beeps when an error (e.G., paper jam) occurs. – on (1-3) – off 3. Tx job done tone* beeps when fax is sent. – error only (1-3) – off – on (1-3) 4. Rx job done tone* beeps when fax is received. – error only (1-3) – off – on (1-3) 5. Scan done tone beeps when scann...

  • Page 151: Common Settings

    13-7 machine settin gs 6. Auto cass. Selct sets whether to change to another paper source of the same size if the current paper source runs out while processing a job. 1. Copy sets whether to activate auto cassette select function when copying. – 1. Cassette 1 (on/off) – 2. Cassette 2 (on/off)** – 3...

  • Page 152: Common Settings

    13-8 machine sett ings 8. Reg. Paper size sets the paper size for the paper cassette. (see “for the paper cassette” on p. 3-8.) 1. Cassette 1 sets the paper size for paper cassette 1. 2. Cassette 2** sets the paper size for paper cassette 2. 9. Energy in sleep selects power consumption when the mach...

  • Page 153: Common Settings

    13-9 machine settin gs * mf6550/mf6560pl/mf6580pl only ** only for users of the optional paper cassette 2. Cassette 1 selects the paper feed method for paper cassette 1. Speed priority print speed has priority. Print side the machine starts printing on the side of paper loaded facing down. Print spe...

  • Page 154: Copy Settings

    13-10 machine sett ings copy settings setting item description 1. Image dir priorty sets whether to activate the image direction priority. Off copy orientation is same as the document. On copy orientation is rotated at 180 degrees. 2. Standard settings sets the default setting for copying. 1. Image ...

  • Page 155: Copy Settings

    13-11 machine settin gs ** only for users of the optional paper cassette 6. Two-sided sets the type of two-sided copying. – off – 1 > 2-sided – 2 > 2-sided – 2 > 1-sided 7. Frame erase sets the type of frame erase copying. – off – org. Frame erase – book frame erase – binding hole 8. Paper select se...

  • Page 156

    13-12 machine sett ings fax settings (mf6550/mf6560pl/mf6580pl only) setting item description 1. Rx mode selects the receive mode. (see “set the machine for receiving faxes,” in the starter guide.) – faxonly – faxtel – ansmode – manual 2. User settings specifies the basic operation settings in the f...

  • Page 157

    13-13 machine settin gs 5. Tel line type selects the telephone line type. (see “set the machine for sending faxes,” in the starter guide.) – touch tone – rotary pulse 6. Volume control adjusts the monitor volume and the calling volume. 1. Monitor vol. Ctrl sets the volume for monitor tone during the...

  • Page 158

    13-14 machine sett ings 9. Init. Fax std set sets whether to restore in settings> to the default. – off – on 3. Tx settings sets the transmission functions. 1. Ecm tx sets whether the ecm (error correction mode) transmission is activated. – on – off 2. Pause time sets the pause time when you insert ...

  • Page 159

    13-15 machine settin gs 4. Time out sets whether to scan a document automatically after entering the fax number. * this function is not available when you dial with the numeric keys. – on – off 5. Dialing line chck sets whether to check the telephone line condition. – on – off 4. Rx settings sets th...

  • Page 160

    13-16 machine sett ings 3. Incoming ring sets whether the machine rings when it receives a voice call, enabling you to answer the call. This function is only available when is set to or . Off the telephone does not ring when it receives a voice call. (in sleep mode, the telephone may ring one or two...

  • Page 161

    13-17 machine settin gs 5. Printer settings sets the to printer functions. 1. Receive reduction sets whether the received images print out at a reduced size. (see chapter 1, “advanced fax features,” in the advanced guide.) on image reduction is turned on. 1. Receive reduction selects the reducing ty...

  • Page 162

    13-18 machine sett ings address book set. (mf6550/mf6560pl/mf6580pl only) setting item description 1. 1-touch spd dial registers the information on one-touch speed dialing. Up to 23 destinations can be registered. (see “registering one- touch speed dialing,” on p. 4-7.) 1. Tel number entry registers...

  • Page 163

    13-19 machine settin gs 2. Coded spd dial registers the information on coded speed dialing. Up to 100 destinations can be registered. (see “registering coded speed dialing,” on p. 4-15.) 1. Tel number entry registers the recipient’s fax number (max. 120 digits, including spaces). 2. Name registers t...

  • Page 164: Printer Settings

    13-20 machine sett ings 3. Group dial registers the information on group dialing. Up to 122 destinations can be registered. (see “registering group dialing,” on p. 4-23.) 1. Tel number entry registers the recipient fax numbers by specifying the one- touch speed dialing keys or coded speed dialing co...

  • Page 165: Printer Settings

    13-21 machine settin gs 5. Print quality sets the image quality, density or toner saving mode for printing. 1. Image refinement sets whether to print smoothly the jagged outlines of characters and graphics. – on – off 2. Density adjusts the print density. (1-9) 3. Toner saver sets whether toner savi...

  • Page 166: Printer Settings

    13-22 machine sett ings 10.Pcl settings*** sets the pcl printer setting. 1. Orientation sets the paper orientation. – portrait – landscape 2. Font number sets the default font typeface for the printer function using the corresponding font numbers. (0-120) 3. Point size specifies a point size for the...

  • Page 167: Printer Settings

    13-23 machine settin gs *** mf6540pl/mf6560pl/mf6580pl only 8. Append cr to lf sets whether to append a carriage return (cr) when line feed code (lf) is received. No the print head moves down to the next line when line feed code is received, and the margin does not change (such as the beginning of t...

  • Page 168: Timer Settings

    13-24 machine sett ings timer settings setting item description 1. Date&time setting sets the current date and time. (see “connect power cord,” in the starter guide.) 2. Date type select sets the date format. – dd/mm yyyy – yyyy mm/dd – mm/dd/yyyy 3. Auto sleep time sets auto sleep mode when the mac...

  • Page 169: Timer Settings

    13-25 machine settin gs 5. Daylight sv.Time sets daylight saving time mode. (see “setting daylight saving time,” on p. 1-15.) on activates daylight saving time mode. 1. Begin date/ time sets the start date. – 1. Month – 2. Week – 3. Day 2. End date/time sets the end date. – 1. Month – 2. Week – 3. D...

  • Page 170: Adjust./cleaning

    13-26 machine sett ings adjust./cleaning setting item description 1. Trans. Rolr clean cleans the transcription roller. (see “transcription roller,” on p. 11-9.) 2. Fix.Unit cleaning cleans the fuser roller. (see “fuser roller,” on p. 11-4.) 3. Feeder cleaning cleans the adf. (see “cleaning the adf ...

  • Page 171: Adjust./cleaning

    13-27 machine settin gs 9. Special mode r sets whether to prevent white streaks from appearing on the printed image. When you print the halftone image or photograph after the machine has not undergone any operation for a while, the first page of printouts may have thin white streaks on the printed i...

  • Page 172: Report Settings

    13-28 machine sett ings report settings setting item description 1. Settings* sets the report functions. (see chapter 6, “reports and lists,” in the advanced guide.) 1. Tx report sets whether the fax transmission report prints out. Print error only prints a report only when a transmission error occu...

  • Page 173: System Settings

    13-29 machine settin gs * mf6550/mf6560pl/mf6580pl only 2. List print prints reports/lists. 1. Activity report* prints the fax transaction report (max. Last 40 transactions) manually. 2. Speed dial list* prints the list of fax numbers registered for speed dialing. – 1. 1-touch list – 2. Coded dial l...

  • Page 174: System Settings

    13-30 machine sett ings 2. Device info sets device information. 1. Device name registers the machine name. 2. Location registers the machine location. 3. Manage dept. Id selects whether to use department id management. Off disables department id management. On enables department id management. 1. Re...

  • Page 175: System Settings

    13-31 machine settin gs 3. Scan sets the page limit of scanning. 1. Restrict b&w scan sets whether to activate the page limit of scanning. – off – on 2. Scan limit enters the numbers for the page limit of scanning. (0- 999999) 4. Print sets the page limit of printing. 1. Restrict print sets whether ...

  • Page 176: System Settings

    13-32 machine sett ings 2. Clear all total clears the counter information for all departments. – off – on 3. Print list prints the contents of . 3. Pdl jobs w/out id sets whether to allow printing jobs from a printer driver not correspondent with a stored department id. – on – off 4. Manage user id ...

  • Page 177: System Settings

    13-33 machine settin gs 2. Ip address registers a fixed ip address to the machine. (see “installing/uninstalling software,” in the starter guide.) 3. Subnet mask registers a fixed subnet mask to the machine. 4. Gateway address registers a fixed gateway address to the machine. 5. Use lpd sets whether...

  • Page 178: System Settings

    13-34 machine sett ings 8. Set ip add range sets whether to restrict the range of ip addresses. Off disables restriction of ip address of computers. On enables restriction of ip address of computers from which data (print/fax jobs) can be sent to the machine. 1. Permit/reject selects whether to perm...

  • Page 179: System Settings

    13-35 machine settin gs 2. Snmp settings sets detailed information about snmp. 1. Use snmp sets whether to activate snmp. – on (port no.) – off 2. Community name 1 sets snmp community name 1. 3. Community name 2 sets snmp community name 2. 4. Snmp writable 1 enables computers on the network to acces...

  • Page 180: System Settings

    13-36 machine sett ings 4. Ethernet driver specifies the type of network connection. 1. Detect selects the detection method of ethernet driver. Auto sets the machine to determine the communication mode (half duplex/full duplex) and ethernet type (10base-t/ 100base-tx) automatically. Manual sets the ...

  • Page 181: System Settings

    13-37 machine settin gs 6. Communications* sets the facsimile communication. 1. Country select select the country or area where the machine is used. 2. Tx start speed sets the transmission speed for all sent documents. (33600 bps, 2400 bps, 4800 bps, 7200 bps, 9600 bps, 14400 bps) 3. Rx start speed ...

  • Page 182: System Settings

    13-38 machine sett ings * mf6550/mf6560pl/mf6580pl only **** mf6580pl only 5. R-key setting registers the [r] key to access an outside line easily. (see chapter 1, “advanced fax features,” in the advanced guide.) – pstn – pbx (hooking/prefix) 7. Remote ui**** sets whether to activate the remote ui f...

  • Page 183: Appendix

    14-1 appen dix appendix specifications general ● type personal desktop ● power source 220-240 v, 50/60 hz (power requirements differ depending on the country in which you purchased the product.) ● power consumption approx. 860 w (max.) ● warm-up time mf6530/mf6550: less than 13.5 sec.* mf6540pl/mf65...

  • Page 184: Copier

    14-2 appendix ● acceptable documents » p. 2-1. ● acceptable paper stock » p. 3-1. ● printable area » p. 3-3. ● scanning area » p. 2-3. Copier ● scanning resolution 600 dpi x 600 dpi ● printing resolution 1200 dpi enhanced x 600 dpi ● magnification 1:1 ± 1.0%, 1:2.000, 1:1.410, 1:0.700, 1:0.500 zoom ...

  • Page 185: Printer

    14-3 appen dix \ printer ● printing method indirect electrostatic method (on-demand fixing) ● paper handling – paper cassette: 500 sheets x 1 cassette (80 g/m 2 ) – multi-purpose tray: 100 sheets (80 g/m 2 ) ● paper delivery 100 sheets (64 to 80 g/m 2 ) ● print speed see “copy speed,” on p. 14-2. ● ...

  • Page 186

    14-4 appendix * 1 the public switched telephone network (pstn) currently supports 28.8 kbps modem speed or lower, depending on telephone line conditions. * 2 based on itu-t standard chart no. 1, jbig standard mode. Note specifications are subject to change without notice. ● dialing – speed dialing o...

  • Page 187: Index

    14-5 appen dix index symbols & numerics 2 on 1 key 1-4 a a4 3-1 additional functions key 1-4 address book key 1-5 address book set. 13-18 adf 1-1, 2-6 adjust./cleaning 13-26 auto clear time 1-13 automatic document feeder 1-1 c check document message 12-1 cleaning machine 11-1 exterior 11-1 fuser rol...

  • Page 188

    14-6 appendix g group dialing 4-6 adding destination 4-26 changing name 4-29 deleting destination 4-27 deleting group 4-30 registering 4-23 using 4-32 h handset 1-7 hook key 1-5, 4-35 i id key 1-4 if a power failure occurs 12-13 if you cannot solve a problem 12-14 image quality copying 6-3 faxes 4-3...

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    14-7 appen dix platen glass 1-2, 2-4 power indicator 1-4 printer settings 13-20 printing 7-1 processing/data indicator 1-4 r r key 1-5 receiving faxes 5-1 redial/pause key 1-5 redistributing toner 11-10 registering speed dialing 4-6 remote ui 10-1 replace toner message 11-10 replacing toner cartridg...

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    14-8 appendix.

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