Solution
Installation Preparations and Precautions[Easy Installation] From the DVD-ROM
[Custom Installation] From the DVD-ROM
Installation Preparations and Precautions
This explains the preparations for installing the MF driver and software correctly, and precautions to take when installing.
Installation Preparations
Before installing the MF driver and MF Scan Utility, complete the following operations.
Set the following items with the [System Management Settings] menu ⋗ [PDL Selection (Plug and Play)] of the device.
- Connection method with the device (network or USB)
- Page description language (UFR II, UFRII LT, UFR II (V4), UFRII LT (V4), Generic Plus PCL6, PS, or FAX)*
*FAX can only be used only when connected to the device via a network. Also, depending on the device, some drivers are not supported.
For details about the setting menus, refer to the manual of the device.
You can acquire the installer by any of the following means.
- Download from the web site (http://www.canon.com/) (32-bit or 64-bit version)
- Supplied DVD-ROM
In some cases, the installer may be provided on a CD-ROM. If you use a CD-ROM, read CD-ROM for DVD-ROM in the explanations of the manual.
Select the most appropriate installation method after checking the installation overview
Precautions to Be Taken When Installing
Take care of the following items when installing.
- If you are logged on with an Administrator account: Click [Allow] or [Continue].
- If you are logged on with a standard user account: Enter an Administrator account password → click [OK].
- An environment in which communication between the domain controller and client operating system is not possible.
- You are logged onto a client computer as a domain user belonging to a group with Administrator privileges.
Confirm the status of the user account you are logged on in [Computer Management] ⋗ [Local Users and Groups] ⋗ [Groups].
[Easy Installation] From the DVD-ROM
This explains the procedure for installing for a device connected by USB with [Easy Installation] from the supplied DVD-ROM. In this procedure, as well as the MF driver, standard software and electronic manuals are installed.
Prerequisites
Confirm that the following conditions are satisfied. Complete the preparation operations.
- Connect the USB cable according to the instructions in the screen. If you connected the USB cable and installed, disconnect the USB cable and reinstall. Also, the USB cable is not supplied with this product. Prepare it separately.
Procedure
1. Turn off the device.
2. Set the DVD-ROM in the computer → click [Easy Installation].
If the DVD-ROM menu is not displayed:
In the following procedure, start the installer. For the DVD-ROM drive name, enter "D:."
Enter "D:\MInst.exe" in [Search the Web and Windows] → press the [ENTER] key on the keyboard.
[ ] (Start) ⋗ enter "D:\MInst.exe" in [Search programs and files] or [Start Search] → press the [ENTER] key on the keyboard.
Right-click the lower left corner of the screen → [Run] ⋗ enter "D:\MInst.exe" → click [OK].
Right-click the [Start] screen → [Run] ⋗ enter "D:\MInst.exe" → click [OK].
Click [Run MInst.exe].
3. If the [Select the Type of Connection] screen is displayed, select [USB Connection] → click [Next].
4. Click [Install].
5. Read the license agreement → click [Yes].
6. Click [Next].
7. When the following screen appears, connect the device and computer with a USB cable → turn on the device.
If the following screen is displayed, turn the device off, then reconnect the USB cable and turn the device on again.
8. Click [Exit].
9. Install the software according to the instructions on the screen.
10. Eject the DVD-ROM, select [Restart Computer Now (Recommended)], and click [Restart].
If installed correctly, an MF driver or software icon is displayed in the locations shown next. If the icon is not displayed, uninstall the MF driver or software and reinstall it.
- When using Windows 10:
[Settings] ⋗ [Devices] ⋗ [Printers & scanners] ⋗ [Printers]
- When a version other than Windows 10:
Windows Control Panel ⋗ [Devices and Printers], [Printers], or [Printers and Faxes].
Windows Control Panel ⋗ [Scanners and Cameras].
- When using Windows 10:
Start menu ⋗ List of apps
- When using Windows 8/8.1:
Click [ ] at the bottom of the [Start] screen → [Apps] screen ⋗ [Canon] folder ⋗ [MF Scan Utility] folder
- When using Windows Vista/7:
[ ] (Start) or [Start] menu ⋗ [Canon] folder ⋗ [MF Scan Utility] folder
Taskbar or [Desktop] screen
[Custom Installation] From the DVD-ROM
This explains the procedure for installing for a device connected by USB with [Custom Installation] from the supplied DVD-ROM.
With this procedure, you can specify which software and manuals you want to install.
Prerequisites
Confirm that the following conditions are satisfied. Complete the preparation operations.
- Connect the USB cable according to the instructions in the screen. If you connected the USB cable and installed, disconnect the USB cable and reinstall. Also, the USB cable is not supplied with this product. Prepare it separately.
Procedure
1. Turn off the device.
2. Set the DVD-ROM in the computer → click [Custom Installation].
If the DVD-ROM menu is not displayed:
In the following procedure, start the installer. For the DVD-ROM drive name, enter "D:."
Enter "D:\MInst.exe" in [Search the Web and Windows] → press the [ENTER] key on the keyboard.
[ ] (Start) ⋗ enter "D:\MInst.exe" in [Search programs and files] or [Start Search] → press the [ENTER] key on the keyboard.
Right-click the lower left corner of the screen → [Run] ⋗ enter "D:\MInst.exe" → click [OK].
Right-click the [Start] screen → [Run] ⋗ enter "D:\MInst.exe" → click [OK].
Click [Run MInst.exe].
3. If the [Select the Type of Connection] screen is displayed, select [USB Connection] → click [Next].
4. Select the software you want to install → click [Install].
5. Read the license agreement → click [Yes].
6. Click [Next].
7. When the following screen appears, connect the device and computer with a USB cable → turn on the device.
If the following screen is displayed, turn the device off, then reconnect the USB cable and turn the device on again.
8. Click [Exit].
9. If you selected MF Scan Utility, check the instructions on the screen → click [Next] if you want to continue with the installation.
10. Install the software according to the instructions on the screen → click [Next].
11. Eject the DVD-ROM, select [Restart Computer Now (Recommended)], and click [Restart].
If installed correctly, an MF driver or software icon is displayed in the locations shown next. If the icon is not displayed, uninstall the MF driver or software and reinstall it.
- When using Windows 10:
[Settings] ⋗ [Devices] ⋗ [Printers & scanners] ⋗ [Printers]
- When a version other than Windows 10:
Windows Control Panel ⋗ [Devices and Printers], [Printers], or [Printers and Faxes].
Windows Control Panel ⋗ [Scanners and Cameras].
- When using Windows 10:
Start menu ⋗ List of apps
- When using Windows 8/8.1:
Click [ ] at the bottom of the [Start] screen → [Apps] screen ⋗ [Canon] folder ⋗ [MF Scan Utility] folder
- When using Windows Vista/7:
[ ] (Start) or [Start] menu ⋗ [Canon] folder ⋗ [MF Scan Utility] folder
Taskbar or [Desktop] screen