Page 1 Network Guide Network Guide Please read this guide before operating this equipment. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Page 2 Ot¯ imageCLASS MF 7280 Network Guide...
Page 3: Manuals For The Machine
Manuals for the Machine The manuals for this machine are divided as follows. Please refer to them for detailed information. Guides with this symbol are PDF manuals included on the Guides with this symbol are printed manuals. accompanying CD-ROM. (See footnote.) CD-ROM •...
Page 4: How This Manual Is Organized
Includes the network settings, specifications, glossary, and index. Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free of inaccuracies and omissions. However, as we are constantly improving our products, if you need an exact specification, please contact Canon.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface ............vii How to Use This Manual .
Page 6 Setting Up a Computer for Printing/Sending a Fax ....3-24 Printer Connection Method (LPD/Raw) ......3-25 Windows 98/Me .
Page 7 Chapter 7 Appendix Network Setting Items ..........7-2 Confirming Settings.
Page 8: Preface
Preface Thank you for purchasing the Canon imageCLASS MF7280. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the machine to familiarize yourself with its capabilities, and to make the most of its many functions. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Page 9: Keys And Buttons Used In This Manual
Keys and Buttons Used in This Manual The following symbols and key/button names are a few examples of how keys and buttons to be clicked or pressed are expressed in this manual: • Control Panel Keys: <Key icon> + (Key Name) Examples: (Start) (Stop)
Page 10: Displays Used In This Manual
Displays Used in This Manual The keys or buttons which you should click or press are marked with a , as shown below. When multiple buttons or keys can be clicked or pressed, they will be highlighted and mentioned in the order in which they should be clicked or pressed. Press [System Settings].
Page 11: Abbreviations Used In This Manual
Abbreviations Used in This Manual In this manual, product names and model names are abbreviated as follows: Windows 98 Microsoft ® Windows ® 98 operating system: ® ® Millennium Edition operating system: Windows Me Microsoft Windows ® ® Windows NT Microsoft Windows NT operating system:...
Page 12: Legal Notices
Legal Notices Trademarks Canon, the Canon logo, imageCLASS, NetSpot, and iW are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. in the United States and may also be trademarks or registered trademarks in other countries. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Page 13: Copyright
Disclaimers The information in this document is subject to change without notice. CANON INC. MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEREOF, WARRANTIES AS TO MARKETABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF USE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Page 14: Before You Start
Before You Start CHAPTER This chapter describes what you need to know before you start using the machine, including the network environments with which the machine is compatible, and how to check the network environment you are using. System Environment Requirements ......... 1-2 Printing or Sending a Fax from a Computer .
Page 15: System Environment Requirements
System Environment Requirements This section describes the system environments with which the machine is compatible. Printing or Sending a Fax from a Computer The following system environments are compatible when printing or sending a fax from a computer: • Compatible OS - Microsoft Windows 98 - Microsoft Windows Me - Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0...
Page 16: Using E-Mail/I-Fax
Using E-Mail/I-Fax The following system environments are confirmed for using the e-mail/I-fax functions. • Compatible mail forwarding server software - Sendmail 8.93 or later (UNIX) - Microsoft Exchange Server (Windows) (Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 + Service Pack 1 or later) - Lotus Domino R4.6 or later (Windows) •...
Page 17: Sending Data
Sending Data The following system environments are compatible when sending data from the machine to a file server, depending on the type of network used: ■ With a TCP/IP Network (Using FTP): • Compatible servers - Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 and Internet Information Server 4.0 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Internet Information Services 5.0 - Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Internet Information Services 5.1 - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Internet Information Services 6.0...
Page 18: Network Connection Diagram
Network Connection Diagram The sample network connection diagram below shows a Windows-based network environment. The machine works best in a Windows-only environment, but can be used in a network of different operating systems as well, including Windows, UNIX, Linux, and Mac OS X, depending on your usage needs. (See "System Environment Requirements,"...
Page 19: Basic Network Settings
Basic Network Settings CHAPTER This chapter describes how to connect the machine to a computer or network and to set up a network connection environment. Be sure to set items explained in this chapter before configuring TCP/IP settings and other options in Chapter 3 or Chapter 4. Network Environment Setup Procedures .
Page 20: Network Environment Setup Procedures
Network Environment Setup Procedures Before using the machine in a network environment, it is necessary to perform the following setup procedures. Network Cable Connection (See "Connecting the Machine," on p. 2-3.) Connect the machine to the network using the network cables. Interface Settings (See "Interface Settings,"...
Page 21: Connecting The Machine
Connecting the Machine This section describes how to connect the machine to a computer or network, and describes the types of connection and cables you can use. The machine can be connected to a computer or network with a USB cable or 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet cable.
Page 22: Connecting To A Network
If you are using a mixed 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX environment, devices on the network (hubs, routers, etc.) must support the mixed environment. For more information, consult your local authorized Canon dealer. • After connecting the network cable, perform the following operations. (For more information, see the relevant descriptions.)
Page 23: Connecting To A Usb Interface
Connecting to a USB Interface You can connect the machine to a computer with a USB port via a USB cable. The machine is USB 2.0 Hi-Speed compatible. The printer drivers, USB class driver, and utility that matches the operating system on your computer will be installed. For more information on installing the printer driver through a USB connection, see "Install Driver Software,"...
Page 24 The appropriate USB interface differs depending on the operation system of the connected computer as follows. For more information, consult your local authorized Canon dealer or call the Canon Support Center at 1-800-828-4040. - Windows 98/Me: USB Full-Speed (USB 1.1 equivalent) - Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed/USB Full-Speed (USB 1.1...
Page 25: Interface Settings
Interface Settings You can specify the interface settings for the machine by using either of the following: • The machine's control panel • The Remote UI (via a web browser) This section describes how to specify the settings from the control panel. IMPORTANT If you are configuring the interface settings for the first time, use the control panel of this machine.
Page 26 Press [System Settings]. NOTE If the message <Enter the System Manager ID and Password using the numeric keys.> appears on the touch panel display, enter the System Manager ID and password ➞ press (ID). Press [Network Settings]. Interface Settings...
Page 27 Press [▼] or [▲] until [Ethernet Driver Settings] appears ➞ press [Ethernet Driver Settings]. Select [On] or [Off] for <Auto Detect>. ● If you want the machine to automatically determine the communication mode (Half duplex/Full duplex) and Ethernet type (10Base-T/100Base-TX): ❑...
Page 28 IMPORTANT If you reconnect the network cable (for example, reconnect the cable to a different Ethernet hub) with the power ON, the Auto Detect function will not work even if you set <Auto Detect> to 'On'. (Connect the cable with the power OFF.) NOTE The default setting is 'On'.
Page 29 NOTE For instructions on how to turn ON/OFF the machine, see Chapter 1, "Before You Start Using This Machine," in the Reference Guide. The Ethernet driver settings are complete. 2-11 Interface Settings...
Page 30: Communication Environment Setup
Communication Environment Setup To set up a configuration for communication between the machine and computers on your network, use the following procedure. NOTE After configuring TCP/IP settings, you can change the content by using the Remote UI. Settings from the Control Panel The procedure for specifying the settings from the control panel is as follows: IMPORTANT Settings specified from the control panel become effective after the machine is restarted,...
Page 31 ❑ Press [On]. ❑ To change [Community Name] to a name other than 'public', press [Community Name] ➞ enter the community name using the touch panel keyboard. ❑ If you want to allow the computers on the network to access the machine and modify its settings, press [On] for <Writable SNMP>.
Page 32 Specify the port setting. ● If you want to set or browse detailed information on the machine with a Canon printer driver or utility: ❑ On the Network Settings screen, press [▼] or [▲] until [Enable Dedicated Port] appears ➞ press [Enable Dedicated Port].
Page 33 The display returns to the Network Settings screen. IMPORTANT • If you want to use a Canon printer driver or utility, press [On] for both <Use SNMP> and <Enable Dedicated Port>. • You can restrict the IP addresses of computers on which items can be set or browsed.
Page 34: Using A Tcp/Ip Network
Using a TCP/IP Network CHAPTER This chapter describes the settings and procedures necessary to connect and use the machine with a TCP/IP network. TCP/IP Network Setup Procedures ......... 3-2 Protocol Settings.
Page 35: Tcp/Ip Network Setup Procedures
After configuring the protocol settings, you can change the content by using the Remote UI or NetSpot Console. NOTE NetSpot Console can be downloaded from Canon's Web site (http://www.usa.canon.com). TCP/IP Network Setup Procedures...
Page 36: Protocol Settings
"Customizing Settings," in the Remote UI Guide. • For more information on NetSpot Device Installer or NetSpot Console, see Chapter 5, "Using Utilities to Make Network and Device Settings." • NetSpot Console can be downloaded from Canon's Web site (http://www.usa.canon.com). Protocol Settings...
Page 37: Settings From The Control Panel
Settings from the Control Panel The following are the procedures for specifying the settings from the control panel. IMPORTANT Settings specified from the control panel become effective after the machine is restarted, after the procedure. NOTE For instructions on how to enter characters using the touch panel display, see Chapter 2, "Basic Operations,"...
Page 38 Press [Network Settings]. Press [TCP/IP Settings]. Press [IP Address Settings]. Protocol Settings...
Page 39 Specify the relevant items for your system. ● Using a fixed IP address: ❑ Press [IP Address]. ❑ Enter the IP address using (numeric keys). ❑ Specify the [Subnet Mask] and [Gateway Address] settings in the same way. ● Using DHCP: ❑...
Page 40 NOTE • Only one of the DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP settings can be selected at any one time. • Even if you press [DHCP], [BOOTP], or [RARP], you should enter an IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address. If this information cannot be obtained from the DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP server, the settings entered in this step are used.
Page 41 Specify the IP address of a DNS server using (numeric keys). If you do not want to set up a DNS secondary server, enter <0.0.0.0>. Press [Next]. Enter the host name and domain name. Enter the name of the machine as [Host Name], and the network domain name of the machine as [Domain Name].
Page 42 Specify the LPD settings. ● If you want to use LPD as the print application: ❑ On the TCP/IP Settings screen, press [▼] or [▲] until [LPD Settings] appears ➞ press [LPD Settings]. ❑ Press [On]. ❑ Confirm the settings you specified ➞ press [OK]. The display returns to the TCP/IP Settings screen.
Page 43 Specify the Raw settings. ● If you want to use Raw as the print application: ❑ On the TCP/IP Settings screen, press [▼] or [▲] until [RAW Settings] appears ➞ press [RAW Settings]. ❑ Press [On] for <Use RAW>. ❑ If you want to establish bidirectional communication using Port 9100, press [On] for <Use Bidirectional>.
Page 44 ❑ Press [On] for [Use PASV Mode for FTP]. ❑ Confirm the settings you specified ➞ press [OK]. The display returns to the TCP/IP Settings screen. Specify the FTP Extension settings. ❑ On the TCP/IP Settings screen, press [▼] or [▲] until [FTP Extention] appears ➞...
Page 45 Specify the HTTP settings. ❑ On the TCP/IP Settings screen, press [▼] or [▲] until [Use HTTP] appears ➞ press [Use HTTP]. ❑ If you want to use the Remote UI, press [On]. Otherwise, press [Off]. Pressing [Off] for [Use HTTP] automatically sets [Remote UI] to 'Off'. ❑...
Page 46 ❑ Press a desired protocol key ➞ enter the number using (numeric keys). ❑ Press [OK]. The display returns to the TCP/IP Settings screen. ● If you do not want to change the standard port number settings: ❑ Leave the settings at the default. Specify an IP Address filter.
Page 47 ❑ Press [On] ➞ [Settings]. ❑ Press [Permit] or [Reject] for <Permit/Reject IP Add.>. [Permit]: Allows the access to the machine from the IP addresses of computers specified in the following step. [Reject]: Rejects the access to the machine from the IP addresses of computers specified in the following step.
Page 48 ❑ If you want to store only one IP address, press [Single Address] ➞ enter the IP (numeric keys) ➞ address that is to be permitted or rejected using press [OK]. ❑ If you want to store a range of IP addresses that are to be permitted or rejected, press [Multiple Addresses] ➞...
Page 49 Press [OK]. The display returns to the TCP/IP Settings screen. Specify a MAC address filter. ● If you want to enable a MAC address filter: ❑ Press [▼] or [▲] until [Receiving MAC Address Settings] appears ➞ press [Receiving MAC Address Settings]. ❑...
Page 50 IMPORTANT • A maximum of 5 MAC addresses can be specified. • If you select [On] for <Apply Settings>, you will become unable to access from MAC addresses which have not been specified. Check the MAC addresses carefully before specifying them. If the corresponding MAC address does not exist, you will become unable to access the network.
Page 51: E-Mail/I-Fax Settings
E-mail/I-Fax Settings (Additional Functions) ➞ [System Settings] ➞ Press [Network Settings]. Press [▼] or [▲] until [E-maiI/l-Fax] appears ➞ press [E-mail/ I-Fax]. Specify the mail server for receiving e-mail/l-faxes. The machine supports both SMTP and POP3 functions. NOTE The machine can receive I-fax images and communication error notices only. ●...
Page 52 ❑ Press [On] for <SMTP Receive> ➞ press [Off] for <POP>. ❑ Press [E-mail Address] ➞ enter the e-mail address your machine will use ➞ press [OK]. Input Example: ifax@host_name.organization.company.com ● If you want to receive e-mail/l-faxes using a POP server: ❑...
Page 53 ❑ Press [POP Address] ➞ enter the login name for access to the POP server ➞ press [OK]. Input Example: account1 ❑ Press [POP Password] ➞ enter the password for access to the POP server ➞ press [OK]. ❑ Press [-] and [+] or use (numeric keys) to set [POP Interval] at the interval you want the POP server to check for incoming e-mail.
Page 54 ❑ If you are using an SMTP server that requires POP before SMTP (method for authenticating users who have logged in the POP server before sending e-mail), press [On] for <POP> and <POP Authentication before Send>. Otherwise, skip to step 5. ❑...
Page 55: Startup Time Settings
Startup Time Settings If you connect the machine to a switching hub, it may not be able to connect to a network even though your network settings are set correctly. This occurs because the spanning tree process performed between switching hubs prevents them from communicating with each other immediately after the machine connects to a switching hub.
Page 56 Set the time period required to delay the startup of network communications for the machine. Press [-] or [+] to set the time period. Confirm the settings you specified ➞ press [OK]. The display returns to the Network Settings screen. Press [Done] repeatedly until the Additional Functions screen closes.
Page 57: Setting Up A Computer For Printing/Sending A Fax
It is recommended that you install Canon LPR2 when using Raw in Windows. Canon LPR2 enables you to set ports easily. For more information, see Chapter 1, "Using Canon LPR2," in the Canon LPR2 User's Guide (PDF manual) on the UFR II Printer Kit/Super G3 FAX Board CD-ROM.
Page 58: Printer Connection Method (Lpd/Raw)
- If you want to use the PCL printer driver See the procedure for alternative printer driver installation in Chapter 2, "Getting Started,'' in the PCL Driver Guide. - If you want to use the UFR II printer driver See the procedure for alternative printer driver installation in Chapter 2, "Getting Started,'' in the UFR II Driver Guide.
Page 59: Windows 2000/Xp/Server 2003
■ Changing the Port after Installing the Driver Install Canon LPR2, and change the port settings. For instructions on how to install Canon LPR2 and set ports, see the Canon LPR2 User's Guide (PDF manual) on the UFR II Printer Kit/Super G3 FAX Board CD-ROM.
Page 60 NOTE If you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, you can set LPD or Raw by using the standard feature of your OS, without installing Canon LPR2. If you do not want to use Canon LPR2, see steps 2 to 11.
Page 61 Click the [Ports] tab to display the [Ports] sheet. For Windows 2000 Click [Add Port] to open the [Printer Ports] dialog box. From [Available ports types], select [Standard TCP/IP Port] ➞ click [New Port]. The Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard starts. Click [Next].
Page 62 Wizard] window appears ➞ click [Finish]. If the dialog box displays <Additional Port Information Required>, follow the instructions on the screen to search again, or click [Standard] ➞ click [Canon Network Printing Device with P9100] under [Device type] ➞ click [Next] to exit the Wizard.
Page 63 If you want to use LPD, change the port configuration information. If you want to use Raw, proceed to step 11. ❑ In the printer properties dialog box, click [Configure Port]. ❑ Click [LPR] under [Protocol] ➞ enter a print queue in [Queue Name] under [LPR Settings] ➞...
Page 64: Windows Nt 4.0
Windows NT 4.0 ■ Installing a New Driver Check that [Microsoft TCP/IP Printing] is installed. ❑ Right-click the [Network Neighborhood] icon on the screen ➞ click [Properties]. ❑ Click the [Services] tab to display the [Services] sheet. If [Microsoft TCP/IP Printing] is not included in [Network Services], proceed to step 2;...
Page 65 If you do not want to use Canon LPR2, proceed to step 2. For instructions on how to install Canon LPR2 and set ports, see the Canon LPR2 User's Guide (PDF manual) on the UFR II Printer Kit/Super G3 FAX Board CD-ROM.
Page 66 Right-click the icon of the printer you installed ➞ click [Properties]. Click the [Ports] tab to display the [Ports] sheet. Click [Add Port] to open the [Printer Port] dialog box. From [Available Printer Ports], select [LPR Port] ➞ click [New Port].
Page 67 Enter the print queue name in [Name of printer or print queue on that server] ➞ click [OK]. You can specify a print queue in [Name of printer or print queue on that server]. The following three print queues are available: •...
Page 68: Setting Up A Computer As A File Server
Setting Up a Computer as a File Server To send data from the machine to a computer on your network, you need to specify the settings of the computer for receiving data. You can send data over a TCP/IP network to any of the following: •...
Page 69: Ftp Server Settings
FTP Server Settings Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 IMPORTANT • It is recommended that the FTP server be configured by the network administrator. • The use of Windows 2000 Server as an FTP server requires the installation of Microsoft Internet Information Services 5.0 (IIS 5.0). If IIS is not installed in the computer you are using, you will need to install IIS before entering these settings.
Page 70 Start IIS. ❑ If you are using Windows 2000, on the [Start] menu, point to [Programs] ➞ point to [Administrative Tools] ➞ click [Internet Service Manager]. ❑ If you are using Windows XP, on the [Start] menu, click [Control Panel] ➞ [Performance and Maintenance] ➞...
Page 71 ❑ Click the [Home Directory] tab to display the [Home Directory] sheet ➞ select both [Read] and [Write]. For Windows 2000 ❑ Click [OK] to close the [Default FTP Site Properties] dialog box. 3-38 Setting Up a Computer as a File Server...
Page 72 Confirm [Full computer name]. ● If you are using Windows 2000: ❑ Right-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop ➞ click [Properties]. ❑ Click the [Network Identification] tab to display the [Network Identification] sheet ➞ confirm [Full computer name]. ❑...
Page 73 Set up the users and passwords for access to the FTP server. ❑ If you are using Windows 2000, right-click the [My Computer] icon ➞ click [Manage]. The [Computer Management] window opens. ❑ If you are using Windows XP/Server 2003, on the [Start] menu, right-click [My Computer] ➞...
Page 74 ❑ In the [New User] dialog box, enter the user name in [User name] ➞ enter the password in [Password] ➞ re-enter the password in [Confirm password]. For Windows 2000 Enter a user name and a password not longer than 24 alphanumeric characters.
Page 75 Set a recipient address using the control panel. Sample recipient setting: • Server side settings: [Full Computer Name]: starfish.organization.company.com Create a directory named "share" in the specified FTP server's home directory "\Inetpub\ftproot", and then set "share" as the data destination. •...
Page 76: Windows Nt 4.0
NOTE For instructions on how to specify recipient address settings, see Chapter 2, "Basic Sending Methods," in the Sending Guide. The settings for sending data to the FTP server are complete. Windows NT 4.0 IMPORTANT • It is recommended that Windows NT Server 4.0 be configured by the network manager. •...
Page 77 Enter the FTP site settings. ❑ Right-click the [Default FTP Site] icon ➞ click [Properties]. ❑ In the [Default FTP Site Properties] dialog box, click the [Security Accounts] tab to display the [Security Accounts] sheet ➞ deselect [Allow Anonymous Connections]. ❑...
Page 78 Confirm [Host Name] and [Domain]. ❑ Right-click the [Network Neighborhood] icon on the desktop ➞ click [Properties]. ❑ In the [Network] dialog box, click the [Protocols] tab to display the [Protocols] sheet. ❑ In [Network Protocols], double-click [TCP/IP Protocol]. The [Microsoft TCP/IP Properties] dialog box opens. 3-45 Setting Up a Computer as a File Server...
Page 79 ❑ Click the [DNS] tab to display the [DNS] sheet ➞ confirm the host name and domain settings. ❑ Click [Cancel] to close the [Network] dialog box. Set up the users and passwords for access to the FTP server. ❑ On the [Start] menu, point to [Programs] ➞...
Page 80 Enter a user name and a password not longer than 24 alphanumeric characters. If [User Must Change Password at Next Logon] is selected, any new users added must change their password in order to send data from the machine. (You cannot change the password from the control panel.) ❑...
Page 81: Unix/Linux
IMPORTANT • To use the host name confirmed in step 4 for [Host Name] as shown in the above example, it is necessary to use a DNS server. (This applies even if the machine and the FTP server are in the same subnet.) If no DNS server is available, the host name setting should be specified using the IP address of the FTP server.
Page 82 Set a recipient address using the control panel. Sample recipient setting: • Server side settings: [Host Name]: starfish [Domain]: organization.company.com The user's home directory is /home/hsato, and /home/hsato/share is the data destination. • The machine's recipient settings: The Protocol drop-down list: [Host Name]: starfish.organization.company.com [User]:...
Page 83: Mac Os X
NOTE For instructions on how to specify recipient address settings, see Chapter 2, "Basic Sending Methods," in the Sending Guide. The settings for sending data to the FTP server are complete. Mac OS X Log in to Mac OS X as Administrator. Start the FTP services under Mac OS X.
Page 84 ❑ Close the [Info] window. Set a recipient address using the control panel. Sample recipient setting: • Server side settings (set using the above procedure): Create a folder named "iR_Folder" in the [Public] folder in the [Home] folder of the user named "yoko," and then specify the iR_Folder as the folder to which files are sent.
Page 85: Ftp Server For Imageware Gateway
NOTE For instructions on how to specify recipient address settings, see Chapter 2, "Basic Sending Methods," in the Sending Guide. The settings for sending data to the FTP server are complete. FTP Server for imageWARE Gateway NOTE An FTP server for imageWARE Gateway is required for receiving data from the machine, when used with imageWARE Gateway.
Page 86 Use the Remote UI of the machine to import the destination data exported in step 3 into the machine. ❑ Click [Add. Func.] of the Remote UI ➞ click [Import/Export]. ❑ Click [Address Book]. ❑ Click [Import]. ❑ Click [Browse] ➞ select the file to import. ❑...
Page 87: Using A Netbios Network
Using a NetBIOS Network CHAPTER This chapter describes settings and procedures for using the machine with a NetBIOS network. NetBIOS Network Setup Procedures ........4-2 Protocol Settings.
Page 88: Netbios Network Setup Procedures
Use the control panel or NetSpot Device Installer if you are configuring the TCP/IP settings for the first time. After configuring the settings, you can change the content by using the Remote UI or NetSpot Console. NOTE NetSpot Console can be downloaded from Canon's Web site (http://www.usa.canon.com). NetBIOS Network Setup Procedures...
Page 89: Protocol Settings
For more information on NetSpot Device Installer or NetSpot Console, see Chapter 5, "Using Utilities to Make Network and Device Settings." • NetSpot Console can be downloaded from Canon's Web site (http://www.usa.canon.com). Settings from the Control Panel The procedures for specifying the settings from the control panel are as follows.
Page 90: Tcp/Ip Settings
TCP/IP Settings Specify the TCP/IP settings. If you have not entered the TCP/IP settings yet, enter them now. (For more information, see "TCP/IP Settings," on p. 3-4.) Next, specify the SMB and WINS settings. SMB and WINS Settings To use the machine on a NetBIOS network, specify the SMB settings. To resolve a name with WINS, specify the WINS settings using the following procedure.
Page 91 Press [Network Settings]. Press [SMB Settings]. Press [On] for <Use SMB Client>. Protocol Settings...
Page 92 Specify the [Server] and [Workgroup] settings. [Server]: Enter the NetBIOS name of the machine using the keyboard on the touch panel display. Be sure to enter a unique name that does not exist as a name for another computer or printer on the same network. [Workgroup]: Enter the name of the workgroup the machine belongs to, using the keyboard on the touch panel display.
Page 93 NOTE • <LM Announce> is provided to enable the LAN Manager to refer to the machine. • If the LAN Manager does not have to refer to the machine, you can control the traffic over your network by selecting [Off]. Confirm the settings you specified ➞...
Page 94 To resolve the name with WINS, select [On]. Otherwise, select [Off]. If you select [Off], skip to step 14. Enter the IP address of a WINS server using (numeric keys). IMPORTANT If DHCP determines the IP address, the IP address obtained from a DHCP server is overwritten with the IP address of a WINS server (obtained from the DHCP server), whenever possible.
Page 95: Setting Up A Computer As A File Server
Setting Up a Computer as a File Server To send data from the machine to a computer on your network, you need to specify the settings of the computer for receiving data. You can send data over a NetBIOS network to a Windows shared folder. This section describes how to configure a shared folder.
Page 96: Connecting To A Netbios Network And Configuring A Shared Folder
Connecting to a NetBIOS Network and Configuring a Shared Folder Windows 98/Me NOTE • If a suitable Windows NT/2000/XP/Server 2003 machine is available on your network, it is recommended that you configure that machine as a file server instead of using a Windows 98/Me machine.
Page 97 ❑ To specify the access control method, click the [Access Control] tab ➞ select the level of access control. If you select [User-level access control], specify a domain in which a list of users and groups is saved. ❑ In the [Network] dialog box, click the [Identification] tab to display the [Identification] sheet.
Page 98 Set up file sharing. ● If [Share-level access control] is selected: ❑ Right-click the folder you want to share using Explorer ➞ click [Sharing]. ❑ On the [Sharing] sheet, click [Shared As] ➞ enter the share name in [Share Name]. ❑...
Page 99 ❑ On the [Sharing] sheet, click [Shared As] ➞ enter the share name in [Share Name]. ❑ Click [Add]. The [Add Users] dialog box appears on the screen. ❑ From the left list select the users to whom you want to give access to the shared folder ➞...
Page 100 • The machine's recipient settings: The Protocol drop-down list: Windows (SMB) [Host Name]: \\swan\share [File Path]: \Images [User]: (Not required if you have selected [Share-level access control] in step 1) [Password]: Password entered in step 2. IMPORTANT • If you want to use [Browse] to specify each item, make sure you press [Browse] after the expiration of the time specified in "Startup Time Settings,"...
Page 101: Windows 2000/Xp/Server 2003
NOTE • You can send data using the following formats. A DNS server is required for the latter case: \\192.168.2.100\share \\host_name.organization.company.com\share • You can also specify the user name in the address using the following format: domain_name\user_name (15 alphanumeric characters maximum for the domain name, and 24 maximum for the user name) •...
Page 102 ❑ Confirm that [Client for Microsoft Networks], [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks], and [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] are all selected. If any of these functions is not selected, select it now. ❑ Double-click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] to open the [Internet Protocol (TCP/ IP) Properties] dialog box ➞...
Page 103 ❑ Click the [Network Identification] tab to display the [Network Identification] sheet ➞ confirm the [Computer name] setting. ❑ Click [Cancel] to close the dialog box ➞ close the [Computer Management] window. ● If you are using Windows XP/Server 2003: ❑...
Page 104 ❑ Under [System Tools], double-click [Local Users and Groups] ➞ right-click the [Users] folder ➞ click [New User]. For Windows 2000 ❑ In the [New User] dialog box, enter the user name in [User name] ➞ enter the password in [Password] ➞ re-enter the password in [Confirm password]. For Windows 2000 Enter a user name not longer than 24 alphanumeric characters, and a password not longer than 14 alphanumeric characters.
Page 105 ❑ Close the [Computer Management] window. NOTE In the Active Directory environment, the procedures for setting up users differ from the above. For details, see the Windows documentation. Configure the shared folder. ❑ Right-click the folder you want to share using Explorer ➞ click [Properties]. ❑...
Page 106 ❑ Under [Permissions], select both [Change] and [Read] ➞ click [OK]. ● To create a shared folder on an NTFS format disk: ❑ Click the [Security] tab. ❑ In the [Security] sheet, select or add the users or groups to whom you want to give access to the shared folder.
Page 107 If you are using the Windows Server 2003 Active Directory environment, specify the following settings. ❑ Click the [Start] menu ➞ point to [Administrative Tools] ➞ click [Domain Controller Security Policy]. The [Domain Controller Security Settings] window appears. ❑ In the left window pane, double-click [Security Settings] ➞ [Local Policies] ➞ click [Security Options].
Page 108 • Server side settings: [Computer name]: swan [Share Name]: share Create a folder called Images within share, and then specify Images as the recipient for sending. • The machine's Recipient Settings: The Protocol drop-down list: Windows (SMB) [Host Name]: \\swan\share [File Path]: \Images [User]:...
Page 109: Windows Nt 4.0
NOTE • You can send data using the following formats. A DNS server is required for the latter case: \\192.168.2.100\share \\host_name.organization.company.com\share • You can also specify the user name in the address using the following formats: - domain_name\user_name (15 alphanumeric characters maximum for the domain name, and 24 maximum for the user name) - user_name@organization.company.com (128 characters total maximum) Note that the latter is only applicable when sending to a Windows 2000/XP/Server...
Page 110 ❑ Click the [Services] tab to display the [Services] sheet ➞ confirm that [NetBIOS Interface] and [Server] appear in [Network Services]. If these services do not appear, click [Add] to install them. ❑ Click the [Protocols] tab to display the [Protocols] sheet ➞ confirm that [TCP/IP Protocol] appears in [Network Protocols].
Page 111 ❑ Click [OK] to close the dialog box. Set the users and passwords for access to the shared folder. ❑ On the [Start] menu, point to [Programs] ➞ point to [Administrative Tools] ➞ click [User Manager for Domains] to start the User Manager. ❑...
Page 112 Set up file sharing. ❑ Right-click the folder you want to share using Explorer ➞ click [Sharing]. ❑ Click the [Sharing] tab to display the [Sharing] sheet ➞ click [Shared As] ➞ enter the share name in [Share Name]. Set security. ●...
Page 113 ❑ Click [OK] ➞ close the properties dialog box of the shared folder. ● To create a shared folder on an NTFS format disk: ❑ Click the [Security] tab. ❑ In the [Security] sheet, click [Permission] to open the [Directory Permission] dialog box ➞...
Page 114: Using Utilities To Make Network And Device Settings
Using Utilities to Make Network and Device Settings CHAPTER This chapter describes the utilities used for managing networks and printers. NetSpot Device Installer ..........5-2 NetSpot Console.
Page 115: Netspot Device Installer
NetSpot Device Installer NetSpot Device Installer is a utility for specifying the initial settings of Canon devices connected to a network. Available on the CD-ROM, NetSpot Device Installer can be accessed directly without installation, enabling network users to quickly and easily specify the initial settings of network devices.
Page 116: Netspot Console
Also, NetSpot Console enables you to jump directly to the Remote UI and perform various settings for the machine. NOTE NetSpot Console can be downloaded from Canon's Web site (http://www.usa.canon.com). NetSpot Console...
Page 117: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting CHAPTER This chapter describes how to resolve printing problems. Network Connection Problems and Remedies ....... . . 6-2 Printing Problems and Remedies .
Page 118: Network Connection Problems And Remedies
Network Connection Problems and Remedies This section describes the causes of network connection problems, and how to resolve them. <Check the network connection.> is displayed on the control panel. Cause The machine and cable are not properly connected. Remedy Turn OFF the machine's power switches, check that the machine is connected to the network using the proper cable, and then turn them ON.
Page 119 Detailed information concerning the machine cannot be set or browsed using the Remote UI or utility. Cause 1 The IP addresses of computers on which the Remote UI or utility is used are not allowed in [IP Address Range Settings]. Remedy If the settings for [IP Address Range Settings] do not permit the IP address of a computer on which the Remote UI or utility is used, you cannot set the machine...
Page 120: Printing Problems And Remedies
Printing Problems and Remedies This section describes how to resolve basic printing problems. Unable to Install a Driver Cause The IP address of the computer in which a driver is to be installed is not permitted by the settings for [IP Address Range Settings]. Remedy If the IP address of the computer in which a driver is to be installed is not permitted by the settings for [IP Address Range Settings], the driver cannot be...
Page 121 Cause 3 The computer that is printing is not properly set up. Remedy Check the following: • Confirm that the proper printer driver is installed. If you are printing from Windows, each computer must have a printer driver installed. For instructions on how to install printer drivers, see the Starter Guide.
Page 122: Data Sending/File Sharing Problems And Remedies
Data Sending/File Sharing Problems and Remedies This section describes how to resolve data sending/file sharing problems. Unable to Send Data/Share Files (FTP) Cause 1 The FTP server is not set correctly. Remedy Perform the following to check the server status. (If you are using Windows, perform these from the MS-DOS prompt.) •...
Page 123 Cause 3 The machine was turned OFF while sending data to the FTP server, and when the machine was turned back ON, it attempted to resend the data. (If a Windows NT/2000/XP/Server 2003 FTP server is being used.) Remedy If power to the machine is turned OFF while data is being sent to the FTP server, the FTP server may hold the data in a writing-in-progress state.
Page 124 Appendix CHAPTER This chapter includes the network settings, specifications, glossary, and index. Network Setting Items........... . 7-2 Confirming Settings .
Page 125: Network Setting Items
Use the control panel of the machine or the Remote UI to set items which cannot be set using NetSpot Device Installer. • NetSpot Console can be downloaded from Canon's Web site (http://www.usa.canon.com). • In the following tables, "N/A" stands for "Not Applicable".
Page 126 Description Setting Device Installer DNS Server Primary Server IP Address 0.0.0.0 (DNS) Secondary Server IP Address 0.0.0.0 (DNS) CANON****** ("******" 47 Characters represents the Host Name maximum last six digits of a MAC address) 47 Characters Domain Name (NULL) maximum...
Page 127 Can be set Can be set Setting Default in NetSpot Item in Remote Description Setting Device Installer Use PASV Mode for FTP Use PASV Mode On/Off for FTP FTP Extension On/Off FTP Extension Use HTTP Use HTTP On/Off Port Number Settings LPD: 515 RAW: 9100 HTTP: 80...
Page 128: Smb Settings
■ SMB Settings Can be set Can be set Setting Default in NetSpot Item in Remote Description Setting Device Installer Use SMB Client On/Off 15 Characters Server (NULL) maximum 15 Characters Workgroup (NULL) maximum 255 Characters Comment (NULL) maximum LM Announce On/Off ■...
Page 129 ■ Ethernet Driver Settings Can be set Can be set Setting Default in NetSpot Item in Remote Description Setting Device Installer Auto Detect On/Off Communication Half Duplex/Full Half Duplex Mode Duplex 10 Base-T/100 Ethernet Type 10 Base-T Base-TX MAC Address Display only ■...
Page 130 ■ Startup Time Settings Can be set Can be set Setting Default in NetSpot Item in Remote Description Setting Device Installer Startup Time 0 to 300 seconds Settings Network Setting Items...
Page 131: Confirming Settings
Confirming Settings You can print a user's data list to confirm the network settings made from the machine's touch panel display. To print a user's data list, follow the procedure below. (Additional Functions) ➞ [Report Settings]. Press Press [Print List]. Press [User's Data List].
Page 132 Press [Yes]. Confirming Settings...
Page 133: Specifications
Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Ethernet Interface Adaptor Hardware Specifications Network Interface 10Base-T/100Base-TX (RJ-45) Software Specifications Protocol Supported TCP/IP Frame type: Ethernet II Print applications: LPD/Raw 7-10 Specifications...
Page 134: Glossary
Glossary Numerics 10Base-T The Ethernet standard supporting data transfer rates a maximum of 10 Mbps, which utilizes a twisted-pair cable. 100Base-TX The Ethernet standard supporting data transfer rates a maximum of 100 Mbps, which utilizes two pairs of high grade twisted-pair cables. Activity Report A record listing all documents that have been sent and received.
Page 135 Print Server (Point and Print) environment, it is necessary to install Canon Driver Information Assist Service on the server PC to set up the printer configuration automatically or to use the Job Accounting feature.
Page 136 Coded Speed Dialing Enables you to automatically dial a facsimile number by pressing [Coded Dial] and a three digit code. You can register a maximum of <Max. Number> facsimile numbers for coded speed dialing. When you register the facsimile number, you can also enter the recipient's name, set the speed for the transmission, and other useful features.
Page 137 Domain Name System. The system that associates the IP address assigned to a computer with the domain name. DNS server Domain Name System server. A server which maintains a database that translates the domain names of Internet servers, such as www.w3.org, into Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, such as "18.176.0.26".
Page 138 Protocol also governs the client program with which the user transfers files. Gamma Correction An adjustment to the overall brightness of a scanner, monitor, or printer. On your Canon machine, gamma correction refers to the degree of contrast on a printed document. Gateway Address The default address of a network or Web site.
Page 139 Images in HP-GL/2 are represented as vector graphics, in which vector objects describe an image in terms of geometric shapes, such as lines and polygons, and fills. HP-GL/2 is supported by your Canon machine. HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol. The client-server TCP/IP protocol used on the World Wide Web for the transfer of HTML (Hyper Text Mark-up Language) documents across the Internet.
Page 140 When dialing or registering long distance numbers, you may need to insert a pause within or after the telephone number. The destination and length of the pause differ depending on the system. Contact your local authorized Canon dealer or local telephone company if you experience difficulty in long distance dialing.
Page 141 MAC address Media Access Control address. The hardware address of the network adapter of a computer connected to a local area network. Memory Lock Usually a document is printed as soon as it is received; but with Memory Lock, all documents received are stored in memory until you enter a password to print them.
Page 142 Network Time Protocol. An Internet protocol used to update the realtime clock in a computer. OS/2 A family of multitasking operating systems developed by IBM for Intel x86-based computers. OS/2 provides a graphic user interface similar to Windows, as well as a command line interface similar to DOS.
Page 143 PIN Code Personal Identification Number. To prevent unauthorized access to telephone lines, some PBX (Private Branch Exchange) systems require that a PIN code be entered when dialing to make a call or to send a document. Depending on the PBX system, the PIN code may be entered before the number as a prefix, or after the number as a suffix.
Page 144 Remote UI Remote User Interface. The Remote UI is software that enables you to perform operations, which are usually performed on the machine's control panel using a Web browser (such as Netscape Navigator/Communicator or Microsoft Internet Explorer) over a network. Resolution The density of dots attained by an output device, such as a fax, scanner, or printer, in producing an image.
Page 145 Scanning Area The area that is actually scanned is slightly smaller than the size of the original document, so words or images near the edges of the document may not be scanned. Therefore, allow some margin space on all sides of the document that you are sending.
Page 146 Spool Simultaneous Peripheral Operations On-Line. Spooling means putting jobs in a buffer, which is a special area in memory or on a disk. Devices access data at different rates. The buffer provides a holding area where the data is held until the device for which it is meant is ready to access it.
Page 147 Super Fine A resolution mode for sending originals at four times the detail of the Standard resolution mode. If the receiving machine does not support this mode, the document is automatically sent in the Fine mode. Super G3 Super G3 is a phrase used to describe the generation of fax machines that use ITU-T V.34 standard 33.6 Kbps modems.
Page 148 Transfer You can arrange for all documents received in the main fax machine to be transferred to another fax machine. For example, you can have your office fax transfer all incoming documents to your home. You can specify the day of the week and time of day at which this feature is activated.
Page 149 LANs (Local Area Networks). Watermark This feature on your Canon machine enables you to apply individual stamps, such as "CONFIDENTIAL," "COPY," or "DRAFT," as well as your own customized stamps, to your printed documents in the form of a watermark.
Page 150: Index
BOOTP, 3-6, 7-2, 7-12 Domain Name, 3-8, 7-3 bps, 7-12 dpi, 7-14 Buffer Size, 7-12 ECM, 7-14 Canon Driver Information Assist Service, 7-12 Enable Dedicated Port, 7-5 CCITT/ITU-T, 7-12 Error lamp, 7-14 Coded Speed Dialing, 7-13 Ethernet, 7-10, 7-14 Communication Mode, 2-10, 7-6...
Page 151 10Base-T, 2-10 JPEG, 7-16 File Server, 7-15 Fine, 7-15 LAA (Locally Administered Address), 7-17 FQDN, 7-15 LAN, 7-17 Frame Type, 7-15 Log on, 7-17 FTP, 7-15 Long distance dialing, 7-17 Full Duplex, 2-10 LP, 3-30 LPD, 3-9, 3-24, 3-25, 3-30, 7-17 LPD Settings, 3-9, 7-3 LPR, 7-17 Gamma Correction, 7-15...
Page 152 RAW Settings, 7-3 Use Bidirectional, 7-3 OS/2, 7-19 Use RAW, 7-3 Receiving MAC Address Settings, 7-4 Remote UI (Web browser), 2-7, 3-3, 7-21 Resolution, 7-21 RGB, 7-21 PASV mode, 7-19 RIP, 7-21 Pause, 7-19 Rotary Pulse, 7-21 Pause Time, 7-19 RX, 7-21 PBX, 7-19 RX Password, 7-21...
Page 153 Startup Time Settings, 3-22, 7-7 TIFF, 7-24 STP, 7-23 Tone, 7-24 Subaddress, 7-23 Transfer , 7-25 Subnet, 7-23 Transfer password, 7-25 Subnet Mask, 3-6, 7-2, 7-23 Transmission Time, 7-25 Super Fine, 7-24 TTI, 7-25 Super G3, 7-24 TX, 7-25 Switching hub, 3-22, 7-24 UAA, 7-25 TCP/IP, 7-10, 7-24 UFR II, 7-25...
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Canon MF7280 - ImageCLASS B/W Laser Network Manual

Preface

How to Use this Manual

Legal Notices

Chapter 1 Before You Start

System Environment Requirements

Network Connection Diagram

Chapter 2 Basic Network Settings

Network Environment Setup Procedures

Connecting the Machine

Interface Settings

Communication Environment Setup

Chapter 3 Using a TCP/IP Network

TCP/IP Network Setup Procedures

Protocol Settings

Setting up a Computer for Printing/Sending a Fax

Setting up a Computer as a File Server

Chapter 4 Using a Netbios Network

Netbios Network Setup Procedures

Protocol Settings

Setting up a Computer as a File Server

Chapter 5 Using Utilities to Make Network and Device Settings

Netspot Device Installer

Netspot Console

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

Network Connection Problems and Remedies

Printing Problems and Remedies

Data Sending/File Sharing Problems and Remedies

Chapter 7 Appendix

Network Setting Items

Confirming Settings

Specifications

Glossary

Index

Quick Links

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