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Remark
  • The following procedures are explained using sample screens from Windows XP Professional.
  • Before the instalation, make sure the following:
  • For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008, log on as an Administrator to install the software.
  • Make sure the machine is turned ON. (See "Connect Power Cord and Turn on the Machine.")
  • Make sure the network cable is connected to the machine. (See "Connect the LAN Cable.")
  • Make sure an IP address is assigned to the machine. (See "Setting and Checking the IP Address.")


Connect the machine to the network correctly, and confirm that the power is ON.

Insert the UFR II/FAX User Software CD-ROM.



If the CD-ROM Setup screen is not displayed, click [start] on the Windows task bar → [My Computer].
Windows Vista/Server 2008: click [Start] on the Windows task bar → [Computer].
Windows 2000: double-click [My Computer] on the Windows desktop.
Open the CD-ROM icon, then double-click [MInst] ([MInst.exe]).

Check the boxes next to the UFRII Printer Driver, FAX Driver and Color Network ScanGear.

  • The following steps describe the procedure for installing the UFR II Printer Driver, FAX Driver, and Color Network ScanGear all together.
  • If you want to install only the PCL Driver (Color imageCLASS MF9170c Only), proceed to step 29. For more information refer to the PCL Driver installation Guide (located on the PCL CD-ROM).
  • If you want to install only the fax driver, select only FAX Driver in this step, then proceed to step 16. For more information refer to the Fax Driver Installation Guide (located on the UFR II/FAX CD-ROM).
  • If the amount of free disk space is insufficient to install the software, an error message is displayed. Make sure there is sufficient disk space, and then try installing the software again.






  • If you are using a shared printer in the Print Server (Point and Print) environment, it is necessary to install the Canon Driver Information Assist Service in the server PC to set up the printer configuration automatically or use the Job Accounting feature.
  • If the Canon Driver Information Assist Service is already installed on your computer, this screen is not displayed.
  • If you are using an operating system equipped with Windows Firewall, the following message box may appear. If you want to use Canon Driver Information Assist Service, click [Yes]. If you select [No], you cannot use Canon Driver Information Assist Service.

  • If you are using Color imageCLASS MF8450c, select Canon MF8400 UFRII LT from [Printer List].










  • If you are using a shared printer in the Print Server (Point and Print) environment, it is necessary to install the Canon Driver Information Assist Service in the server PC to set up the printer configuration automatically or use the Job Accounting feature.
  • If the Canon Driver Information Assist Service is already installed on your computer, this screen is not displayed.
  • If you are using an operating system equipped with Windows Firewall, the following message box may appear. If you want to use Canon Driver Information Assist Service, click [Yes]. If you select [No], you cannot use Canon Driver Information Assist Service.

  • If you are using Color imageCLASS MF8450c, select Canon MF8400 (FAX) from [Fax List].






The Color Network ScanGear installation screen appears. Follow the on-screen instructions.



Remove the UFR II/FAX User Software CD-ROM.

  • If you are using Color imageCLASS MF9150c or MF8450c, you have now completed installation.
  • If you want to install PCL Driver (Color imageCLASS MF9170c Only), Insert the PCL User Software CD-ROM. (Color imageCLASS MF9170c Only)


Insert the PCL User Software CD-ROM. (Color imageCLASS MF9170c Only)

If the CD-ROM Setup screen is not displayed, click [start] on the Windows task bar → [My Computer].
Windows Vista/Server 2008: click [Start] on the Windows task bar → [Computer].
Windows 2000: double-click [My Computer] on the Windows desktop.
Open the CD-ROM icon, then double-click [MInst] ([MInst.exe]).



Select the PCL Printer Driver.





Select [PCL5e/5c Printer Driver] or [PCL6 Printer Driver].



  • If you are using a shared printer in the Print Server (Point and Print) environment, it is necessary to install the Canon Driver Information Assist Service in the server PC to set up the printer configuration automatically or use the Job Accounting feature.
  • If the Canon Driver Information Assist Service is already installed on your computer, this screen is not displayed.
  • If you are using an operating system equipped with Windows Firewall, the following message box may appear. If you want to use Canon Driver Information Assist Service, click [Yes]. If you select [No], you cannot use Canon Driver Information Assist Service.









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


  • Check Installation

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

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

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

Windows XP/Server2003: From the Windows task bar, click [Start] → select [Printers and Faxes].
Windows Server 2008: From the Windows task bar, click [Start] → select [Control Panel] → double-click [Printers].
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.


  1. Set your machine as the default printer.

Verify that printer icon for this machine. Click [Set as Default Printer] from the [File] menu.


  1. Verify that [Color Network ScanGear] appears in the program list.

Windows XP/Server2003: From the Windows task bar, click [Start] → select [All Programs].
Windows Vista/Server 2008: From the Windows task bar, click [Start] → select [All Programs].
Windows 2000: From the Windows task bar, click [Start] → [Programs].
Verify that the [Color Network ScanGear] is listed in [All Programs] (or [Programs]).


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