Canon imageCLASS MF249dw Manuel

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 (UFRII LT, UFRII LT (V4), 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.

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If the [User Account Control] dialog box is displayed, perform the following operation.

- 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].

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If one of the following conditions is met, you may not be able to install the MF driver. If so, install the MF
driver after logging on as a local user belonging to a group with Administrator privileges.

- 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].

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If the [Windows Security] dialog box is displayed, click [Install this driver software anyway].

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If the following dialog box is displayed during installation, select [Yes]. The Windows Firewall block is
removed and you can proceed with the installation.

Pre-installation Check

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