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The Canon i-Sensys MF8540Cdn is a laser printer with a maximum resolution of 600 x 600 DPI, making it suitable for printing clear and sharp documents. With a maximum duty cycle of 40,000 pages per month, this printer is capable of handling high volumes of printing tasks. Featuring a print speed of 20 ppm (pages per minute) for black, normal quality prints in A4 or US Letter size, the Canon i-Sensys MF8540Cdn offers efficient and time-saving printing capabilities. It also supports economical printing, allowing users to save on printing costs. With an internal memory of 512 MB and a maximum internal memory capacity of 512 MB, this printer ensures smooth and efficient processing of print tasks. The total input capacity of 250 sheets and total output capacity of 125 sheets provide sufficient storage for printed documents. The Canon i-Sensys MF8540Cdn is compatible with various paper types, including coated paper, heavy paper, labels, plain paper, recycled paper, and transparencies. It supports ISO A-series sizes such as A4 and A5, as well as ISO B-series sizes like B5 and B6. The maximum print size of 216 x 356 mm allows users to print documents of varying sizes. Although the printer is not network-ready, it still offers versatile printing capabilities for individual use. The efficient performance and compatibility with different paper types make the Canon i-Sensys MF8540Cdn a reliable option for professional and personal printing needs.
| Brand | Canon |
| Model | i-Sensys MF8540Cdn | 6849B033 |
| Product | printer |
| EAN | 8714574596167, 4054842254981, 5712505757154 |
| Language | English |
| Filetype | User manual (PDF) |
| Maximum resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Print technology | Laser |
| Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 20 ppm |
| Economical printing | Yes |
| Printing | Color printing |
| Duplex printing mode | Auto/Manual |
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 14.5 s |
| Time to first page (color, normal) | 14.5 s |
| Warm-up time | 23 s |
| Print speed (color, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 20 ppm |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Maximum duty cycle | 40000 pages per month |
| Number of print cartridges | 5 |
| Page description languages | PCL 5c, PCL 6, UFRII-LT |
| Printing colors | - |
| Digital sender | - |
| Network ready | No |
| Maximum capacity | 250 sheets |
| Internal memory | 512 MB |
| Maximum internal memory | 512 MB |
| Sound power level (standby) | 36.5 dB |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 64.9 dB |
| Card reader integrated | No |
| Total input capacity | 250 sheets |
| Total output capacity | 125 sheets |
| Paper input type | Cassette, Paper tray |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 50 sheets |
| Multi-Purpose tray input capacity | 50 sheets |
| Multi-Purpose tray | Yes |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) | Yes |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5 |
| Maximum print size | 216 x 356 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Coated paper, Heavy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5, B6 |
| Paper tray media weight | 60 - 220 g/m² |
| Duplex media weight | 250 g/m² |
| Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weight | 50 - 105 g/m² |
| Maximum ISO A-series paper size | A4 |
| Standard interfaces | Ethernet, USB 2.0 |
| Direct printing | - |
| USB port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion |
| Power consumption (average operating) | 1200 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 23 W |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| Width | 674 mm |
| Depth | 1327 mm |
| Height | 851 mm |
| Weight | 31000 g |
| Product color | White |
| Display | LCD |
| Display number of lines | 7 lines |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Market positioning | Business |
| Drivers included | Yes |
| Copying | Color copying |
| Maximum copy resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400 % |
| Time to first copy (black, normal) | 15.5 s |
| Time to first copy (color, normal) | 16.2 s |
| Scanning | Color scanning |
| Optical scanning resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Maximum scan area | 216 x 279 mm |
| Maximum scan resolution | 9600 x 9600 DPI |
| Scanner type | Flatbed & ADF scanner |
| Input color depth | 24 bit |
| Output color depth | 24 bit |
| Grayscale levels | 256 |
| Scan technology | - |
| Scan to | E-mail, File, FTP, Image |
| Image formats supported | JPG, PNG, TGA |
| Document formats supported |
| Faxing | No |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 30 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80 % |
Can't find the answer to your question in the manual? You may find the answer to your question in the FAQs about the Canon i-Sensys MF8540Cdn below.
The Canon i-Sensys MF8540Cdn has a weight of 31000 g.
It is best to gently pull the paper out of the printer. Turn the printer off, and make sure that the printhead is not hanging over the paper and that no paper remains in the printer.
Non-genuine cartridges may not be recognised by the printer. In that case you will receive a message that the cartridge is empty. The manual of the purchased cartridge usually contains the solution, if this does not work, it is advisable to contact the seller.
There can be various reasons for poor print quality. Check if the cartridges or toners are full. If so, inkjet printers often require cleaning the printer, the cartridges have dried out, or the print head is broken. With laser printers, calibrating the laser printer is recommended.
A laser printer prints with a toner and an inkjet printer prints with ink.
In most cases, the inkjet printer cartridge is broken and the cartridge needs to be replaced.
DPI stands for Dots Per Inch and is the number of ink droplets (per inch) that end up on the paper when printing.
5 cartridges can be placed in the Canon i-Sensys MF8540Cdn.
The Canon i-Sensys MF8540Cdn has a height of 851 mm.
The Canon i-Sensys MF8540Cdn has a width of 674 mm.
The Canon i-Sensys MF8540Cdn has a depth of 1327 mm.
Yes, the Canon i-Sensys MF8540Cdn has a maximum resolution of 600 x 600 DPI. This means that it is capable of producing high-quality prints with sharp and clear details.
No, the Canon i-Sensys MF8540Cdn is not network ready. This means that it cannot be directly connected to a network and shared among multiple users.
Yes, the Canon i-Sensys MF8540Cdn has economical printing capabilities. This means that it is designed to provide cost-effective printing by optimizing ink/toner usage and reducing waste.
The Canon i-Sensys MF8540Cdn has a total input capacity of 250 sheets. This allows for relatively large print jobs without the need for frequent paper replenishment.
The Canon i-Sensys MF8540Cdn has standard interfaces of Ethernet and USB 2.0. This provides flexibility in connecting the printer to different devices and networks.
To troubleshoot if the print speed of your Canon i-Sensys MF8540Cdn printer is slower than expected, you can follow these steps: 1. Check if a printer driver is installed correctly on your computer. Refer to the MF Driver Installation Guide for instructions on how to install the driver properly. 2. If the printing seems to be slow, it may be due to data stored in the printer's memory. Print or delete any data that is in the memory by following the instructions in the manual on Printing Documents in Memory and Checking/Deleting Documents in Memory. 3. If you are not using the Secure Print feature, it is recommended to disable it as it can affect the processing speed of the printer. You can change the Valid Time Period for Secured Documents to disable Secure Print. 4. Keep in mind that when the free space in the printer's memory is running low, the processing speed may slow down. This is normal and there is nothing to worry about. 5. If you are using Google Cloud Print and experiencing issues with printing, refer to the manual on Using Google Cloud Print for troubleshooting steps specific to this feature. Additionally, make sure to perform regular care and cleaning of the printer to ensure optimal performance.
If the output resolution of your Canon i-Sensys MF8540Cdn printer is not as high as it should be, you can follow these steps to troubleshoot the issue: 1. Press the "Resolution" button on the printer's control panel. 2. Select the desired resolution from the available options. The higher the resolution, the clearer the image will be. 3. If you are scanning documents, make sure to specify the output resolution and image size correctly. You can do this by accessing the settings menu on the printer's control panel. 4. Keep in mind that the maximum resolution for documents placed in the feeder is 300 dpi. 5. If the output resolution is still not satisfactory, check the printer driver settings on your computer. Ensure that the resolution settings are properly configured. 6. If necessary, consult the manual for more detailed instructions on adjusting the resolution settings. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and improve the output resolution of your Canon i-Sensys MF8540Cdn printer.
To troubleshoot if the toner cartridges of your Canon i-Sensys MF8540Cdn printer are not producing the desired print quality, you can follow these steps: 1. Check the toner levels on the printer's control panel. If any of the toner cartridges are low or empty, replace them with new ones. Refer to the manual for instructions on how to replace the toner cartridges. 2. Ensure that the toner cartridges are installed correctly. Open the printer's front cover and verify that each cartridge is securely in place. If any cartridge is loose, remove and reinsert it properly. 3. Clean the printer's laser scanner unit. Open the printer's top cover and locate the laser scanner unit. Gently wipe the scanner window with a clean, lint-free cloth to remove any dust or debris. 4. Perform a print head cleaning. Access the printer's maintenance menu from the control panel and select the option for print head cleaning. Follow the on-screen instructions to initiate the cleaning process. 5. If the print quality issue persists, try replacing the toner cartridges with genuine Canon cartridges. Non-genuine cartridges may not provide the same print quality. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and improve the print quality of your Canon i-Sensys MF8540Cdn printer.
To troubleshoot if you are unable to send faxes directly from your computer using your Canon i-Sensys MF8540Cdn printer, you can follow these steps: 1. Ensure that you have completed the necessary procedures to enable PC faxing. This includes specifying the basic fax settings and installing the fax driver on your computer. Refer to the manual for detailed instructions on configuring the initial settings for fax functions and installing the fax driver. 2. Check if the recipient's fax machine is turned on and the phone line is not busy. If the recipient's machine is turned off or the line is busy, the fax may not be sent. Ask the recipient to check their machine status. 3. Verify that the <Allow Fax Driver TX> setting is set to <On> on your printer. If sending a fax from a computer is disabled, you need to enable this setting. Contact your administrator or refer to the manual for more information on how to change this setting. 4. If you are experiencing issues with forwarding faxes, check if the specified destination is still available in the Address Book. If it has been deleted, register the forwarding destination again. 5. If the printer's memory is full, wait until any queued sending or printing jobs are completed. If a received document is stored in memory, print or delete it to free up space. 6. If you are scanning a document to a USB memory device and encounter an insufficient memory space error, delete unnecessary data from the USB memory device or connect a different USB memory device. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to sending faxes directly from your computer using the Canon i-Sensys MF8540Cdn printer.
To troubleshoot if the incoming faxes are not being held in memory for you to review before printing on your Canon i-Sensys MF8540Cdn printer, you can follow these steps: 1. Check if the "Memory Lock Reception" feature is enabled on your printer. This feature allows incoming faxes to be stored in memory for review before printing. Access the printer's settings menu and navigate to the Fax settings to enable this feature if it is disabled. 2. Verify that the printer's memory is not full. If the memory is full, the printer may not be able to store incoming faxes. Print or delete any stored faxes to free up memory space. 3. Ensure that the "Auto Print RX" setting is disabled. When this setting is enabled, incoming faxes are automatically printed without being held in memory. Access the printer's settings menu and navigate to the Fax settings to disable this feature if it is enabled. 4. If you are using the "Fax Forwarding" feature, check if the forwarding destination is set correctly. If the forwarding destination is incorrect or no longer available, update the settings to ensure that incoming faxes are stored in memory. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to incoming faxes not being held in memory for review before printing on your Canon i-Sensys MF8540Cdn printer.
To troubleshoot if your Canon i-Sensys MF8540Cdn printer is not entering sleep mode when not in use, you can follow these steps: 1. Check the printer's sleep mode settings. Access the printer's settings menu and navigate to the Energy Saver settings. Ensure that the sleep mode is enabled and set to the desired time interval. 2. Verify that there are no active print jobs or pending tasks in the printer's queue. If there are any print jobs in progress or pending, wait for them to complete or cancel them. 3. Ensure that the printer is not connected to a network or computer that is constantly sending data or commands. If the printer receives continuous data or commands, it may not enter sleep mode. Disconnect any unnecessary connections or devices. 4. Check if the printer's firmware is up to date. Visit the Canon website and download the latest firmware for your printer model. Follow the instructions provided to update the firmware. 5. If the issue persists, try restarting the printer. Power off the printer, wait for a few seconds, and then power it back on. This can help reset any temporary glitches or errors. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and resolve the issue of your Canon i-Sensys MF8540Cdn printer not entering sleep mode when not in use.
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Number of questions: 1I have an I-sense mf8540cdn used to work with scan-to-pc but cannot connect anymore to pc (waits for confirm destination). On the workstation (windows 10) starting MF Toolbox then message no supported scanner found. I probably need to open ports in my firewall Which ones should be opened? Regards Broos