Connecting to a Computer
When connecting the machine to a computer, you can select whether to connect via wireless LAN, wired LAN, or USB. Select the connection method that best suits your environment and devices.
Connecting via Wireless LAN (MF8580Cdw / MF8280Cw Only)
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A LAN cable is not required because wireless communications (radio waves) are used to connect the machine and the router.
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If you want to connect the machine to a computer via wireless LAN now, use 
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to select <Yes> and press 
, and then proceed to Connecting via Wireless LAN (MF8580Cdw / MF8280Cw Only). If you want to connect via wireless LAN later, use / to select <No> and press , and then proceed to Configuring Initial Settings for Fax Functions (MF8580Cdw / MF8280Cw Only) to configure the fax settings.
/ to select <Yes> and press , and then proceed to Connecting via Wireless LAN (MF8580Cdw / MF8280Cw Only). If you want to connect via wireless LAN later, use / to select <No> and press , and then proceed to Configuring Initial Settings for Fax Functions (MF8580Cdw / MF8280Cw Only) to configure the fax settings.
Connecting via Wired LAN
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Use a LAN cable to connect the machine to the router.
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If the screen shown below is displayed, use / to select <No> and press , and then proceed to Connecting via Wired LAN.
/ to select <No> and press , and then proceed to Connecting via Wired LAN.
If the screen shown below is displayed, proceed to Connecting via Wired LAN.
Connecting via USB
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The machine and computer are connected via a USB cable.
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If the screen shown below is displayed, use / to select <No> and press , and then proceed to Connecting via USB.
/ to select <No> and press , and then proceed to Connecting via USB.If the screen shown below is displayed, proceed to Connecting via USB.
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NOTE
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The machine does not come with a LAN cable or router. Have them ready as necessary.
If you are not sure whether the router you are using supports wireless LAN or wired LAN, see the instruction manual provided with the router, or contact your manufacturer.
The operating systems listed below are compatible with the included software, such as the drivers, which are used for connecting the machine to a computer. For information about the latest supported operating systems and Service Packs, see the Canon Web site (http://www.canon.com/).
Windows XP/Vista/7/8/Server 2003*/Server 2008*/Server 2012*
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