Remote UI Guide Please read this guide before operating this equipment. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Color imageCLASS MF8180c Remote UI Guide
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How This Manual Is Organized Chapter 1 Using the Remote UI Chapter 2 Remote UI Functions Chapter 3 Appendix Includes the glossary and the 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.
Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Symbols Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Keys Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Displays Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . .
Preface Thank you for purchasing the Canon Color imageCLASS MF8180c. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the machine in order 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.
Displays Used in This Manual The keys which you should press are marked with , as shown below. When multiple keys or buttons can be pressed, they will be highlighted and mentioned in the order in which they should be pressed. Click [OK]. Click this button for operation. Screen shots of computer operation screens used in this manual may differ from the ones you actually see depending on the model or options that come with your machine.
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Using the Remote UI 1 CHAPTER This chapter describes the features of the Remote UI, and how to start it. Customer Support The machine is designed with the latest technology to provide trouble-free operation. If you cannot solve the problem or if you think the machine needs servicing, contact Canon Authorized Service Facilities or the Canon Customer Care Center at 1-800-828-4040 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday and 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Saturday.
Overview of the Remote UI The Remote UI (User Interface) software allows you to access and manage a machine connected to a network using a web browser. If you specify the address of the machine in your web browser, the Remote UI screen appears from where you can manage and control the machine. Using the Remote UI 1 The machine is supplied with preinstalled web server software that enables you to use the Remote UI. You do not need any special software, other than a web browser, installed on your computer.
■ Checking the [Device Status] from a network computer The Remote UI enables you to access the machine via a network, enabling you to display the current status for the machine, and the status of all information and job processing. You can manage the machine from a personal computer connected to the network, without having to perform operations on the machine itself. When you specify the IP address of the machine with your web browser, the Remote UI top page appears as shown below.
Displays links to support information, such as the online manual. Updates or refreshes the currently displayed screen with the latest information. Information is not updated automatically. When you click this button, the latest information from the machine is acquired. 1 Using the Remote UI Displays the online help for the Remote UI. Click this button to access detailed information about the Remote UI. Takes you back to the top of a current page. Takes you back to the previous page.
System Requirements The system requirements for the Remote UI are as follows: 1 Using the Remote UI ■ Windows • OS - Microsoft Windows 98/98SE - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional - Microsoft Windows Me - Microsoft Windows XP - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 • Web Browser - Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 1 or later - Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later NOTE Apart from the software listed above, no other software, such as a web server, is necessary.
Before You Start the Remote UI Before you start the Remote UI, check the following: 1 Using the Remote UI ■ Network Settings Select from the menu, and verify the IP address of the machine. If you do not know the IP address, consult with your network administrator. (Refer to Chapter 2, "Specifying the Network Settings," in the Network Guide.) IMPORTANT • Connection via a proxy server is not possible.
Starting the Remote UI To start the Remote UI, follow the procedure described below. Start your web browser. 2 Enter the URL into the [Address] or [Location] field. Using the Remote UI 1 1 http:/// The Remote UI screen loads. NOTE • If the page is not shown correctly, select [Internet Options] from the [Tools] menu on the browser menu. Click [Settings] in the [General] tab ➞ click [Every visit to the page] in the [Settings] dialog box.
3 Select the logon mode. Administrator Mode: Select the radio button ➞ enter the password. End-User Mode: Select the radio button ➞ enter the owner name. NOTE To specify or change passwords, click [Device Manager] - [Information] ➞ click [Change] on the right side of the [Security] section. Enter passwords for [Old Password], [New Password] and [Confirm] sections in the [Change Security Information] screen ➞ click [OK].
2 Remote UI Functions CHAPTER This chapter describes the various functions of the Remote UI, along with brief descriptions of how to use them. Device Status and Information Display Using the Remote UI (User Interface), you can view the current status of the machine, such as the amount and size of paper in the cassette/multi-purpose tray, or other status information. You can also view information about the device administrator, the installation location and various machine settings.
1 Click [Device Manager] ➞ select the item to display from the menu that appears under [Device Manager]. Remote UI Functions 2 2-2 [Status]: Displays the current status of the machine and paper information, such as the amount and size of paper in the cassette/multi-purpose tray, and allows you to view error information. [Information]: Displays information about the machine, including information about the administrator, and any security settings that have been enabled.
The information for the selected item is displayed.
Managing Jobs and Viewing the Job Log The Remote UI enables you to manage print jobs. It also allows you to view the sending and receiving results of fax jobs. The [Job Manager] page includes the following sections: Remote UI Functions 2 • Print Job • Activity Log Managing Print Jobs You can use the Remote UI to manage print jobs that are being processed by the machine, or waiting to be printed. NOTE • If you logon in the [End-User Mode], you will only see jobs for which you have owner privileges.
1 Click [Job Manager] ➞ [Print Job] from the menu that appears under [Job Manager]. Remote UI Functions 2 A list of Print job being processed by the machine appears. 2 To delete a print job, select the [ ] checkbox to the left of the job to delete ➞ click . The selected job is deleted. NOTE You cannot recover the job once it is deleted.
Viewing the Activity Log The Remote UI enables you to view the [Activity Log] of fax jobs. The [Activity Log] shows the recent facsimile transactions of up to 25 jobs. 1 Click [Job Manager] ➞ [Activity Log] from the menu that appears under [Job Manager]. Remote UI Functions 2 If the menu is already displayed, you can skip this step. The [Activity Log] appears displaying information about fax jobs that have already been processed by the machine.
Viewing and Editing Device Settings The Remote UI can be used to view and edit some of the settings for the machine. NOTE You can edit the [Device Settings] only when you are using the [Administrator Mode]. Click [Device Settings] ➞ select the item to display from the menu that appears under [Device Settings].
2 To edit the settings, click [Change]. NOTE You can edit the [Device Settings] only when you are using the [Administrator Mode]. 3 Set each of the items as necessary ➞ click [OK]. For example, if you want to change the paper size for the paper cassette, select the desired paper size from [Paper Size] for [Cassette] in [Paper Selection] ➞ click [OK]. 2 Remote UI Functions If you want to cancel the changes to the settings, click [Cancel].
Viewing and Editing the Address Book The Remote UI allows you to make additions and changes to each item of the [Address Book]. The [Address Book] page includes the following sections: • Coded Speed Dial 2 Dial • Import/Export Viewing and Editing One-Touch or Coded Speed Dialing You can use the Remote UI to view and edit the one-touch or coded speed dialing numbers. You can delete and register addresses, or make changes to the addresses already registered.
NOTE • You can jump to the number you want to delete or edit by selecting the appropriate range of the numbers in the drop-down box on the upper right corner of the screen. • You can edit or add group dialing registered under a one-touch or coded speed dialing number. [Group] is displayed under [Type] for group dialing. 2 To delete a one-touch or coded speed dialing number, select the [ ] checkbox to the right of the number to delete ➞ click . Remote UI Functions 2 The selected number is deleted.
If you want to add an address for [One-touch Speed Dial] or [Coded Dial], or specify group dialing, click any number for which [None] is displayed as the name. Remote UI Functions 2 The detailed information about the number appears. 4 To edit the information, click [Edit].
5 To store the values you entered, click [OK]. Remote UI Functions 2 ● To specify group dialing: ❑ Select [Group] from [Type] ➞ enter a group name in [Group Name] ➞ click [Address Book].
❑ Register all the destinations for the group. Select [One-touch Speed Dial] or [Coded Dial] from the drop-down list to the left of [OK] ➞ select the [ of the number to register for the group dialing ➞ click [OK]. ] checkbox to the right Remote UI Functions 2 ❑ Make sure that the registered destinations are displayed in the [Members List] ➞ click [OK]. To cancel editing, click [Cancel]. The values are stored and the display returns to the [One-touch Speed Dial] or [Coded Dial] screen.
Importing/Exporting the Address Book The Remote UI allows you to import/export the address book data. NOTE The exported file contains the extension ".abk" and can be imported to other Canon products that support address book importing. 1 2 Click [Address Book] ➞ select [Import/Export]. Remote UI Functions The [Import/Export] screen appears. NOTE You can import/export address book data only when you are using the [Administrator Mode].
1 Click [Import]. Remote UI Functions 2 2 Click [Browse] to select an address book data file to be imported to the machine ➞ click [Open].
3 Click [OK] to import the file to the [Address Book]. If you want to cancel importing data, click [Cancel] to return to the [Import/Export] screen. Remote UI Functions 2 [Importing address information] will be displayed during the transfer.
Exporting the Address Book Data By pressing [Export] in the [Import/Export] screen, you can export the address book data from the machine and save it as a file. 1 Click [Export]. Remote UI Functions 2 2 To download the file, click [Save]. If you want to cancel download, click [Cancel].
3 Enter the name of the file. 4 Click [Save] to store the address book data. Remote UI Functions 2 The machine exports the address book data.
Viewing Additional Information You can use the Remote UI to access additional information and help for your machine. 1 Click [Support Links]. A list of the various additional information resources appears. 2 Click on the item you want to access. NOTE • You can specify up to two link destinations by clicking [Edit]: - Link 1 - Link 2 • [Link 1] and [Link 2] enable you to set the link destinations such as Help Desk and Manual.
Appendix 3 CHAPTER This section contains the glossary and index. Glossary Cookies A file left on a user’s computer when the user visits a web site. A cookie allows the web site to recognize the user on subsequent visits. Cookies are generally used to enable a user to automatically sign on to certain web sites and to customize the features offered by such sites. Protocol A set of rules that govern the transmission of data across a network.
− IPP: Internet Printing Protocol. A protocol used between a client and a print server for carrying out remote printing over the Internet. − TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol): The protocol used to connect to the Internet and to wide area networks. Proxy server A server that provides a cache of files available on remote servers that are slow or expensive to access.
Index A F Address, 1-7 Address Book, 2-9 Coded Speed Dialing, 2-9 Exporting the Address Book Data, 2-17 Importing the Address Book Data, 2-14 One-Touch Speed Dialing, 2-9 Address Book button, 1-3 Administrator Mode, 1-4, 1-8, 2-2, 2-8 Features, 2-2 B Back button, 1-4 H 3 Appendix Help button, 1-4 Help Desk, 2-19 I Information, 2-2 Information Display, 2-1 IP (Internet Protocol) address, 1-2 IP address, 1-3, 1-6, 1-7 C Change, 2-8 Cookies, 1-6, 3-1 Counter, 2-2 J D L Device, 2-1, 2-7 Device Mana
N U Network, 1-2, 2-2, 2-3 Network Settings, 1-6 Update button, 1-4 URL, 1-7, 3-2 O V Online help, 1-4 OS, 1-5 Overview, 1-2 Owner Privileges, 2-4 Viewing Additional Information, 2-19 Viewing Device Settings, 2-7 Viewing the Job Log, 2-4 Activity Log, 2-6 P W Permit End-user Job Operation, 2-4 Print Job, 2-5 Protocol, 3-1 Proxy server, 1-6, 3-2 Web Browser, 1-2, 1-3, 1-5, 1-6, 1-7 Web Server, 1-5 Web Server Software, 1-2 Windows, 1-5 Appendix 3 R Refresh, 1-4 Remote UI, 1-3, 3-2 Remote UI (Use
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