Canon printer Color imageCLASS MF8180c User Manual

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•There are some areas inside the machine which are subject to high-voltages. When 
removing jammed paper or when inspecting the inside of the machine, do not allow 
necklaces, bracelets, or other metal objects to touch the inside of the machine, as 
this may result in burns or electrical shock.
•Do not burn or throw used toner cartridges into open flames, as this may cause the 
toner remaining inside the cartridge to ignite, resulting in burns or a fire.
CAUTION
•Never attempt to service this machine...

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Consumables
WARNING
•Do not burn or throw used toner cartridges into open flames, as this may cause the 
toner remaining inside the cartridges to ignite, resulting in burns or a fire.
•Do not store toner cartridges or copy paper in places exposed to open flames, as this 
may cause the toner or paper to ignite, resulting in burns or a fire.
•When discarding used toner cartridges, put the cartridges in a bag to prevent the 
toner remaining inside the cartridges from scattering, and dispose of them in a...

CHAPTER
Customer Support1-1
1Introduction
This chapter describes the main components, the operation panel and the standby display of 
the machine. It also explains how to set the energy saver function.
Customer Support
Your machine is designed with the latest technology to provide trouble-free 
operation. If you encounter a problem with the machines operation, try to solve it by 
using the information in Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. If you cannot solve the 
problem or if you think your machine needs...

Main Components of the Machine1-2
Introduction
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Main Components of the Machine
This section describes the main components of the machine.
Front View
aOperation panel
Controls the machine.
bADF(Automatic Document Feeder)
Holds the documents and feeds them 
automatically into the scanning unit.
cDocument feeder tray
Place documents.
dDocument guides
Adjust to the width of document.
eScanning platform
Lift it to access inside the machine.
fOutput tray
Outputs printouts.
gCartridge cover
Open it when you...

Main Components of the Machine1-3
Introduction
1
Rear View
aPlaten glass cover
Open it when you place documents on the platen 
glass for copying or scanning.
bPlaten glass
Place documents.
cMulti-purpose tray
Holds the paper supply.
aUSB port
Connect the USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable.
bPower socket
Connect the power cord.
cFace up cover
Open it when you output paper face up, or 
remove jammed paper.
dEthernet port
Connect the network cable.
eTelephone line jack
Connect the telephone line cable....

Operation Panel1-4
Introduction
1
Operation Panel
aIn Use/Memory indicator
Lights green during copying or when the copy job 
is stored in the memory.
bCOPY key
Switches the standby display to the Copy mode.
cFAX key
Switches the standby display to the Fax mode.
dSCAN key
Switches the standby display to the Scan mode.
eAlarm indicator
Flashes red when the machine has a problem 
such as a paper jam. (The error message is 
displayed in the LCD.)
fEnlarge/Reduce key
Sets an enlargement or reduction ratio of...

Standby Display1-5
Introduction
1
Standby Display
The standby display differs depending on which mode is selected. 
The standby display in the Copy, Scan or FAX mode is as follows:
■Copy Mode
■Scan Mode
■Fax Mode
Canon Color imageCLASS MF8180c has various fax features such as Error 
Correction Mode (ECM), Automatic switching between fax and voice calls, 
Answering machine connection, Memory sending/receiving, Reduced-size printing, 
Automatic dialing and broadcasting, etc.
For more details about Fax...

Energy Saver Mode1-6
Introduction
1
Energy Saver Mode
This machine provides an energy saver function. When no operations are 
performed for a specified number of minutes, the machine automatically enters the 
energy saver mode.
NOTE
•The time until the machine enters the energy saver mode can be specified in a range of 3 
minutes to 30 minutes. You can also turn off the energy saver function. For details on the 
energy saver mode settings, see  of Menu Descriptions, on p. 
10-8.
•The energy saver...

Energy Saver Mode1-7
Introduction
1
NOTE
Right after the machine is restored from the energy saver mode, or right after copying 
finishes, wait about 15 seconds before pressing [Energy Saver].
Restoring from the Energy Saver Mode Manually
1Press [Energy Saver].
The Energy Saver key goes off and the machine enters the standby mode.
NOTE
Depending on how long it was in the energy saver mode, the machine requires 
approximately 15 to 180 seconds to be fully restored from the energy saver mode. 

CHAPTER
Print Media Requirements2-1
2Paper Handling
This chapter describes the media you can use with this machine, how to load them, and where 
the documents come out.
Print Media Requirements
Storing Paper
The quality of paper may deteriorate if it is stored improperly even when the paper 
meets the normal specifications.
Deteriorated paper may cause misfeeds, paper jams, or deterioration in print 
quality.
Observe the following guidelines for storing and handling paper:
IMPORTANT
•Store paper away...