This section explains how to install the MF Drivers and MF Scan Utility so the machine is ready to print from a computer.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0007382.png) Prerequisites
Confirm that the following conditions are satisfied. Complete the preparation operations.
- A TCP/IP Network Environment
- If you do not know the network environment you are using, check with your network administrator.
- The device must be in the same subnet as the computer you are using.
- Installation Preparations and Precautions
- For details, see the "MF Driver Installation Guide" from the Canon website (canon.com/oip-manual).
- When starting the computer, log on as a member of Administrators.
- [Desktop] screen display (when using Windows 8/8.1/Server 2012/Server 2012 R2)
[Easy Installation] From the DVD-ROM This explains the procedure for automatically searching for a device on a network and installing with [Easy Installation] from the supplied DVD-ROM.
In this procedure, as well as the MF driver, standard software and the electronic manual are installed.
1. Set the DVD-ROM in the computer â 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] â press the [ENTER] key on the keyboard.
- For Windows Vista/7/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2:
[ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0073190.gif) ] (Start) > enter "D:\MInst.exe" in [Search programs and files] or [Start Search] â press the [ENTER] key on the keyboard.
- For Windows 8/Server 2012:
Right-click the lower left corner of the screen â [Run] > enter "D:\MInst.exe" â click [OK].
- For Windows 8.1/Server 2012 R2:
Right-click the [Start] screen â [Run] > enter "D:\MInst.exe" â click [OK].
- For Windows Server 2003/Server 2003 R2:
[ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0073190.gif) ] (Start) > [Run] > enter "D:\MInst.exe" â click [OK].
- If [AutoPlay] is displayed:
Click [Run MInst.exe].
2. If the [Select the Type of Connection] screen is displayed, select [Network Connection] â click [Next].
3. Click [Install].
4. Read the license agreement â click [Yes].
5. Click [Next].
6. Select the device you are using â click [Next].
- If the device is not displayed in [Device List], check the connection state between the computer and device and the IP address settings, and click [Update Device List]. If the device is still not displayed, click [Search by IP Address] â enter the IP address of the device â click [OK]. For the IP address confirmation method, refer to the manual of the device.
7. Check the settings â click [Start].
8. Install the software according to the instructions on the screen.
9. 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.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0007421.png) For a printer driver:
[Settings] > [Devices] > [Printers & scanners] > [Printers]
- When a version other than Windows 10:
Windows Control Panel > [Devices and Printers], [Printers], or [Printers and Faxes].
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0007421.png) For a scanner driver:
Windows Control Panel > [Scanners and Cameras].
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0007421.png) For MF Scan Utility:
Start menu > List of apps
- When using Windows 8/8.1:
Click [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0224405.jpg) ] in the lower left corner of the [Start] screen â [Apps] screen > [Canon] folder > [MF Scan Utility] folder
- When using Windows Vista/7:
[ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0073190.gif) ] (Start) or [Start] menu > [Canon] folder > [MF Scan Utility] folder
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0007421.png) For other software or electronic manuals:
Taskbar or [Desktop] screen
[Custom Installation] From the DVD-ROM This explains the procedure for automatically searching for a device on a network and installing with [Custom Installation] from the supplied DVD-ROM. With this procedure, you can specify which software and manuals you want to install.
1. Set the DVD-ROM in the computer â 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] â press the [ENTER] key on the keyboard.
- For Windows Vista/7/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2:
[ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0073190.gif) ] (Start) > enter "D:\MInst.exe" in [Search programs and files] or [Start Search] â press the [ENTER] key on the keyboard.
- For Windows 8/Server 2012:
Right-click the lower left corner of the screen â [Run] > enter "D:\MInst.exe" â click [OK].
- For Windows 8.1/Server 2012 R2:
Right-click the [Start] screen â [Run] > enter "D:\MInst.exe" â click [OK].
- For Windows Server 2003/Server 2003 R2:
[ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0073190.gif) ] (Start) > [Run] > enter "D:\MInst.exe" â click [OK].
- If [AutoPlay] is displayed:
Click [Run MInst.exe].
2. If the [Select the Type of Connection] screen is displayed, select [Network Connection] â click [Next].
3. Select the software you want to install â click [Install].
4. Read the license agreement â click [Yes].
5. Click [Next].
6. Select the device you are using â click [Next].
- If the device is not displayed in [Device List], check the connection state between the computer and device and the IP address settings, and click [Update Device List]. If the device is still not displayed, click [Search by IP Address] â enter the IP address of the device â click [OK]. For the IP address confirmation method, refer to the manual of the device.
7. Select the driver to install â click [Next] â set as required.
If a list of drivers corresponding to the page description language is displayed after selecting a printer driver in the [Select Driver] screen, select the driver you are going to use. If you want to use the install destination computer as a print server, select the following.
- Select the [Select Driver] screen > [Canon Driver Information Assist Service].
- Select the [Confirm Settings] screen > [Use as Shared Printer] or [Use as Shared Fax].
8. Check the settings â click [Start].
9. Setting the default printer and test printing.
When setting as a default driver: select the driver â click [Next]
When test printing: select the check box of the driver
10. Click [Exit].
11. If you selected MF Scan Utility, check the instructions on the screen â click [Next] if you want to continue with the installation.
12. Install the software according to the instructions on the screen â click [Next].
13. 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.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0007421.png) For a printer driver:
[Settings] > [Devices] > [Printers & scanners] > [Printers]
- When a version other than Windows 10:
Windows Control Panel > [Devices and Printers], [Printers], or [Printers and Faxes].
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0007421.png) For a scanner driver:
Windows Control Panel > [Scanners and Cameras].
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0007421.png) For MF Scan Utility:
Start menu > List of apps
- When using Windows 8/8.1:
Click [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0224405.jpg) ] in the lower left corner of the [Start] screen â [Apps] screen > [Canon] folder > [MF Scan Utility] folder
- When using Windows Vista/7:
[ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0073190.gif) ] (Start) or [Start] menu > [Canon] folder > [MF Scan Utility] folder
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0007421.png) For other software or electronic manuals:
Taskbar or [Desktop] screen
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