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This section explains how to install the MF Drivers so the machine is ready to print from a computer.

You can choose to install standard software and the e-Manual with [Easy Installation], or specify the software and manuals to install with [Custom Installation].

Caution

If you are connecting the machine and a computer via a USB cable, install the software before connecting the USB cable. A USB cable is not included with the machine. Prepare one separately.

Caution

The options to be displayed differ depending on your country or region.

Installing with [Easy Installation]

1. Log on to the computer with an administrator account.

2. Insert the User Software and Manuals CD-ROM/DVD-ROM into the drive on the computer.

3. Click [Easy Installation].

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If the above screen does not appear

- Windows XP/Server 2003

[Start] select [Run] enter "D:\MInst.exe" click [OK].

- Windows Vista/7/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2

[Start] enter "D:\MInst.exe" in [Search programs and files] or [Start Search] press the [ENTER] key on the keyboard.

- Windows 8/Server 2012

Right-click the lower-left corner of the screen select [Run] enter "D:\MInst.exe" click [OK].

- Windows 8.1/Server 2012 R2

Right-click [Start] select [Run] enter "D:\MInst.exe" click [OK].

* This following example uses "D:" as the name of the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive name may be different on your computer.

If you do not want to install the e-Manual on your computer or want to customize installed software, click [Custom Installation].
If [AutoPlay] is displayed, click [Run MInst.exe].

4. Select [USB Connection], and click [Next].

In Server 2003/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2/Server 2012/Server 2012 R2, this screen is not displayed. Proceed to the following procedure.

5. Click [Install].

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6. Read the License Agreement, and click [Yes] to agree.

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7. Click [Next].

When the following screen appears, click [Yes].

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8. Click [Exit].

9. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the e-Manual.

10. Read the information in the following screen carefully, select [Accept] or [Do Not Accept], and click [Next].

The screen may not appear depending on the model you are using.
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If you select [Accept], the Product Extended Survey Program is installed.

The Product Extended Survey Program is a program to send basic information related to installation and usage of the machine to Canon every month for 10 years. It does not send any other information, including your personal information. You can uninstall the Product Extended Survey Program at any time.

11. Click [Next].

12. Select the [Restart Computer Now (Recommended)] check box, and click [Restart] after removing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM.

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Installing with [Custom Installation]

1. Log on to the computer with an administrator account.

2. Insert the User Software and Manuals CD-ROM/DVD-ROM into the drive on the computer.

3. Click [Custom Installation].

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If the above screen does not appear

- Windows XP/Server 2003

[Start] select [Run] enter "D:\MInst.exe" click [OK].

- Windows Vista/7/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2

[Start] enter "D:\MInst.exe" in [Search programs and files] or [Start Search] press the [ENTER] key on the keyboard.

- Windows 8/Server 2012

Right-click the lower-left corner of the screen select [Run] enter "D:\MInst.exe" click [OK].

- Windows 8.1/Server 2012 R2

Right-click [Start] select [Run] enter "D:\MInst.exe" click [OK].

* This following example uses "D:" as the name of the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive name may be different on your computer.

If you want to install standard software and the e-Manual on your computer, click [Easy Installation].
If [AutoPlay] is displayed, click [Run MInst.exe].

4. Select [USB Connection], and click [Next].

In Server 2003/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2/Server 2012/Server 2012 R2, this screen is not displayed. Proceed to the following procedure.

5. Select the check box next to the application you want to install, and click [Install].

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6. Read the License Agreement, and click [Yes] to agree.

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7. Click [Next].

When the following screen appears, click [Yes].

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8. Click [Exit].

9. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Presto! PageManager and the e-Manual.

10. Read the information in the following screen carefully, select [Accept] or [Do Not Accept], and click [Next].

The screen may not appear depending on the model you are using.
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If you select [Accept], the Product Extended Survey Program is installed.

The Product Extended Survey Program is a program to send basic information related to installation and usage of the machine to Canon every month for 10 years. It does not send any other information, including your personal information. You can uninstall the Product Extended Survey Program at any time.

11. Click [Next].

12. Select the [Restart Computer Now (Recommended)] check box, and click [Restart] after removing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM.

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USB Cable Connection (Only when Connecting with USB)

1. Connect the USB cable.

Checking the Results of the Installation

You can check whether the MF Drivers and e-Manual are installed correctly or not by whether the icons appear.

Printer driver
When the printer driver is installed correctly, an icon for the installed printer appears in the printer folder.
Fax driver
When the fax driver is installed correctly, an icon for the installed fax appears in the printer folder.
Scanner driver
When the scanner driver is installed correctly, an icon for the installed scanner appears in the [Scanners and Cameras] or [Scanners and Cameras Properties] folder.
e-Manual
When the e-Manual is installed correctly, an e-Manual icon appears on the desktop.
•If you install the e-Manual with [Custom Installation], the icon does not appear.

Caution

If the icon is not displayed

Uninstall the drivers and repeat the setup from the beginning.

Other software

You can install Presto! PageManager with [Custom Installation]. When Presto! PageManager is installed correctly, a Presto! PageManager icon appears on the desktop.
The screen may not appear depending on the model you are using.
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