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i-SENSYS MF4380dn

i-SENSYS MF4380dn

FAQ ID: 8200478700
Last modified: 13-Oct-09


FAQ: Software Installation for the USB Connection Environment

Solution:


Installing Software


NOTE
  • The following procedures are explained using sample screens from Windows XP Professional.
  • The screen may differ according to the operating system, as well as the type and version of the printer driver.
  • Do not connect the USB cable before installing the software. If you connect the USB cable before installing the software and the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears, click [Cancel].
  • For Windows 2000/XP/Vista, log on as an Administrator to install the software.
  • Make sure the machine is turned ON before connecting the USB cable.
  • Click on the circled button on each screen to proceed to the next step.
  • A USB cable is not included with the machine.

The MF4380dn is used for illustration purposes in this section.

1. Insert the User Software CD-ROM.

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NOTE
If the CD-ROM Setup screen is not displayed, click [start] on the Windows task bar -> [My Computer].
Windows Vista: click [Start] on the Windows task bar -> [Computer].
Windows 2000: double-click [My Computer] on the Windows desktop.
Right-click on the CD-ROM icon and select [Open], then double-click [MInst] ([MInst.exe]).

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NOTE
If the disk space is insufficient to install the software, an error message is displayed. Free the disk space, and then try again.

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14. Check [Restart Computer Now (recommended)] and restart your computer by clicking [Restart].

15. The machine has a cap (A) that covers the USB port on the back of the machine. Remove the cap (A) by pulling the string.

16. After restarting your computer, connect the machine and your computer with a USB cable (A).


NOTE
Depending on the operation system you use, the dialog box to inform you that new hardware is detected may appear. Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the installation.

17. Remove the User Software CD-ROM. Installation is complete.

Checking the Installation

Verify that the driver has been installed successfully and that the machine has been set as the default printer.


NOTE
If the name of your machine is selected on the [Printer] screen from an application, the machine is set as the default printer.

1. Open the [Printers and Faxes] folder (for Windows 2000: The [Printers] folder).

Windows XP: From the Windows task bar, click [start] -> select [Printers and Faxes].
Windows Vista: From the Windows task bar, click [Start] -> select [Control Panel] -> [Hardware and Sound] -> double-click [Printers].
Windows 2000: From the Windows task bar, click [Start] -> [Settings] -> [Control Panel] -> double-click [Printers].

Verify that the corresponding printer driver icon is displayed.

2. Set your machine as the default printer.

Select the printer icon for this machine, then select [Set as Default Printer] from the [file] menu.

3. Open the [Scanners and Cameras] folder (for Windows 2000: The [Scanners and Cameras Properties] folder).

Windows XP: From the Windows task bar, click [start] -> select [Control Panel] -> [Printers and Other Hardware] -> [Scanners and Cameras].
Windows Vista: From the Windows task bar, click [Start] -> select [Control Panel] -> [Hardware and Sound] -> double-click [Scanners and Cameras].
Windows 2000: From the Windows task bar, click [Start] -> [Settings] -> [Control Panel] -> double-click [Scanners and Cameras].

Verify that the corresponding scanner driver icon is displayed.

4. Verify that there is the [Canon MF Toolbox 4.9] icon on the Windows desktop.

If the [Canon MF Toolbox 4.9] icon is displayed on the Windows desktop, installation of the MF Toolbox 4.9 was successful.

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