Canoni-SENSYS
MF4018
In this Setup
Requirements & Prerequisite
Gather the following items before you begin setup. Tick each one as you get it.
Overview
Canon i-SENSYS MF4018 is a monochrome laser All-in-One printer offering printing, scanning and copying. It has Automatic Image Refinement for extra quality printing. Canon i-SENSYS MF4018 comes with included software and Printer Management tools like Omni Page SE, Presto! Page Manager, MF Toolbox.
Features
- Print Speed: 20 ppm (A4)
- Printing Method: Monochrome laser beam printing
- Print Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi
- Duplex Printing
- Copy Speed: 20 cpm (A4)
- Copy Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi
- Double Sided Copying
- Toner Saver Mode
- Scanner Type: Flatbed
- Scanning Resolution: 600 x 1200 dpi
- Supports multiple media types
- 16 characters x 2 lines control panel
- Memory: 32 MB
Unboxing & Initial Setup
- Take out the printer from the box.
- Take all accessories out and remove all the packaging materials.
- Remove the protective tapes.
- Press on the power button to turn the printer on.
- Install the ink cartridges.
- Load the paper.
Manuals & Guides
Canon MF4018 setup on Windows
Setting up Canon i-SENSYS MF4018 – Windows (USB):
- Download the Drivers:
- Download and install the necessary drivers from the bottom of the page.
- Once the driver installation is completed, run the installed file.
- Connect the USB Cable to your printer:
- Plug the USB cable to your printer and the other end to your PC.
- Go to the settings of your PC.
- Search for bluetooth and devices.
- Click on Printers and Scanners.
- From the available printers list select your Canon i-SENSYS MF4018.
- Print the Test page:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Canon MF4018 setup on macOS
Setting up Canon i-SENSYS MF4018 – Mac (USB):
- Download Drivers:
- Download the driver package from the bottom of the page.
- Once the installation is completed , run the file.
- Connect the USB Cable to your printer:
- Plug the USB cable to your printer and the other end to your Mac.
- On your Mac click on the system preference option.
- Now click on Printer and Scanners.
- The available printers list will appear on the screen, select your Canon i-SENSYS MF4018.
- Print the Test page:
- Print a test page to confirm the setup.
Troubleshooting Steps
- No Power:
- Here are some common resolutions for fixing power issues:
- Make sure the power plug is firmly connected to the printer
- Make sure the main power switch is turned on
- Make sure that the wall outlet/plug adaptor/extension cable is functional by plugging in a different device
- Here are some common resolutions for fixing power issues:
- Printer not turned off:
- When your printer is connected to a computer via a USB cable, if you press the printer’s ON button immediately after you turn off the computer, the printer may not turn off (ON lamp keeps flashing, LCD display does not turn off) in rare instances. If the printer is left in that condition for a long period of time, the temperature of the internal motor may rise, though it poses no safety hazard.
- It can be prevented by updating the printer firmware, which is available for Windows and Mac.
- Fixing the print quality
- Here are some common resolutions for fixing printing quality issues:
- Make sure the page size and media type settings match size and type of loaded paper
- Make sure appropriate print quality is selected
- Make sure of the estimated ink levels
- Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged by performing nozzle check print
- Make sure the platen glass is not dirty (for copy)
- Make sure original is properly loaded on platen (for copy)
- Here are some common resolutions for fixing printing quality issues:
- Paper Jam:
- Solutions:
- Turn off the printer
- Gently remove jammed paper from the rear tray, output slot, or inside the printer
- Check for torn paper pieces
- Restart the printer
- Solutions:
Driver Downloads
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