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CHAPTER

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Loading and Outputting Paper

This chapter describes the types of paper that can be used with this printer, and how to load 
and output paper.

Paper Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Usable Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Printable Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Unusable Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

Storing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8

Storing Printouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Paper Source  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Paper Source Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

Paper Capacity of Paper Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11

Selecting a Paper Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12

Precautions for Handling the Manual Feed Slot or Paper Cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

Output Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Output Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

Paper Capacity of the Output Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16

Loading Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Transparencies, or Labels in the Paper Source . . . 3-17

Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17

Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26

Loading Index Card Size Media in the Paper Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Loading Index Card Size Media in the Paper Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29

Loading Index Card Size Media in the Manual Feed Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37

Loading Envelopes in the Paper Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40

Loading Envelopes in the Paper Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-40

Loading an Envelope in the Manual Feed Slot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-48

Loading Custom Size Paper (Non-Standard Paper) or Paper at a Size of Statement, Foolscap, or 16K in the Paper Source . . 3-51

Loading Custom Size Paper or Paper at a Size of Statement, Foolscap, or 16K in the Paper Cassette . .3-52

Loading Custom Size Paper or Paper at a Size of Statement, Foolscap, or 16K in the Manual Feed Slot  . . . .3-60

Registering a Custom Paper Size (Non-Standard Paper)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-62

Setting Up the Printer Driver and Printing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65

2-sided Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-72

Summary of Contents for Laser Shot LBP-5100

Page 1: ...User s Guide User s Guide ENG IMPORTANT Read this manual carefully before using your printer Save this manual for future reference ...

Page 2: ...LBP5100 Laser Printer User s Guide ...

Page 3: ...ent Only when the optional network board is installed This manual is also included in the CD ROM supplied with the optional network board Network Guide CD ROM Operating Setting the Printer from the Web Browser Only when the optional network board is installed This manual is also included in the CD ROM supplied with the optional network board Remote UI Guide CD ROM To view the manual in PDF format ...

Page 4: ...ntenance Troubleshooting Installing the Optional Accessories Appendix Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free of inaccuracies and omissions However as we are constantly improving our products if you need an exact specification please contact Canon ...

Page 5: ...ational Energy Star Program xiv WEEE Directive xv Trademarks xv Copyright xvi Disclaimers xvi Legal Limitations on the Usage of Your Product and the Use of Images xvii Important Safety Instructions xviii Installation xviii Power Supply xx Handling xxi Maintenance and Inspections xxii Consumables xxiv Chapter 1 Before You Start Features and Benefits 1 2 CD ROM 1 4 CD ROM Setup 1 5 Parts and Their F...

Page 6: ...Packing Material in the Paper Cassette and Loading Paper 2 24 Connecting the Power Cord 2 29 Connecting to a Computer 2 31 Using a USB Cable 2 31 Using a LAN Cable 2 33 Setting Up the Printing Environment 2 35 Turning the Printer ON OFF 2 36 Turning the Printer ON 2 36 Turning the Printer OFF 2 37 Power Saving Sleep Mode 2 38 Chapter 3 Loading and Outputting Paper Paper Requirements 3 2 Usable Pap...

Page 7: ...ding Custom Size Paper or Paper at a Size of Statement Foolscap or 16K in the Manual Feed Slot 3 60 Registering a Custom Paper Size Non Standard Paper 3 62 Setting Up the Printer Driver and Printing 3 65 2 sided Printing 3 72 Chapter 4 Setting Up the Printing Environment Introduction 4 2 After Installing the Printer 4 2 Tasks to Perform Each Time You Print 4 2 System Requirements 4 2 Installing th...

Page 8: ...nter Properties Dialog Box from the Printers Folder 5 15 Deleting Pausing Resuming a Print Job 5 16 Using the Various Printing Functions 5 18 Utilizing a Variety of Options for Printing 5 18 Various Pages in the Printer Driver 5 25 Page Setup Sheet 5 26 Finishing Sheet 5 31 Paper Source Sheet 5 36 Quality Sheet 5 37 Configuration Device Settings Sheet 5 42 Profile Sheet Windows 2000 XP Server 2003...

Page 9: ...the Printer Status Window 5 90 Displaying the Printer Status Window 5 92 Preferences Menu 5 94 Consumables Counters Menu 5 95 Utility Menu 5 96 Device Settings Menu 5 96 Refresh 5 97 Resolve Error 5 97 Displaying Printer Status When Using a Print Server 5 98 Chapter 6 Routine Maintenance Replacing Toner Cartridges 6 2 When a Message Appears 6 2 Replacing Toner Cartridges 6 4 Precautions for Handli...

Page 10: ...t to the Printer 7 50 When the Printer and Computer are Connected by a USB Cable 7 50 When the Printer is Shared on a Network 7 52 Miscellaneous Problems 7 54 Confirming the Printer Features 7 56 Chapter 8 Installing the Optional Accessories Paper Feeder 8 2 Moving the Printer 8 3 Removing the Packing Materials and Installing the Paper Feeder 8 8 Removing the Paper Feeder 8 15 Network Board 8 18 P...

Page 11: ...nt Monitor Installer 9 13 Windows Firewall 9 14 Configuring Windows Firewall to Unblock Communication with the Client Computers 9 15 Configuring Windows Firewall to Block Communication with the Client Computers 9 17 Configuring Windows Firewall to Unblock Communication with the Print Server 9 19 Index 9 20 Location of the Serial Number 9 25 ...

Page 12: ...rrectly In order to use the printer safely always pay attention to these warnings CAUTION Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to persons or damage to property if not performed correctly In order to use the printer safely always pay attention to these cautions IMPORTANT Indicates operational requirements and restrictions Be sure to read these items carefully in order t...

Page 13: ...tons can be pressed on the screen shot of computer operation screen all buttons are marked Select the button which suits your needs Illustrations Used in This Manual Although the names of the indicator and key are not indicated in the illustrations of the control panel used in this manual the names are indicated above the respective icons depending on the country or region 10 Click Next Click this...

Page 14: ...stem Windows 95 Microsoft Windows 98 operating system Windows 98 Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition operating system Windows Me Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP operating system Windows XP Microsoft Windows ServerTM 2003 operating system Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Windows operating system Windows ...

Page 15: ...e in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception whi...

Page 16: ...label means that we declare the product is in conformity with the relevant requirements at nominal mains input 230 V 50 Hz although the rated input of the product is 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Laser Safety This product complies with 21 CFR Chapter 1 Subchapter J as a Class I laser product under the U S Department of Health and Human Services DHHS Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation C...

Page 17: ...Y STAR Partner Canon Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR Program for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption I...

Page 18: ...rective 2002 96 EC and your national law This product should be handed over to a designated collection point e g on an authorized one for one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment EEE Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to ...

Page 19: ...sclaimers The information in this manual is subject to change without notice CANON INC MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THEREOF WARRANTIES AS TO MARKETABILITY MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF USE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT CANON INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DI...

Page 20: ... print or otherwise reproduce any particular document and or of the use of the images scanned printed or otherwise reproduced you should consult in advance with your legal advisor for guidance Paper Money Travelers Checks Money Orders Food Stamps Certificates of Deposit Passports Postage Stamps canceled or uncanceled Immigration Papers Identifying Badges or Insignias Internal Revenue Stamps cancel...

Page 21: ...may not be covered under your Limited Warranty Installation WARNING Do not install the printer near alcohol paint thinner or other flammable substances If flammable substances come into contact with electrical parts inside the printer it may result in a fire or electrical shock Do not place the following items on the printer If these items come into contact with a high voltage area inside the prin...

Page 22: ... this may result in a fire or electrical shock A damp or dusty location A location exposed to smoke and steam such as cookeries and humidifiers A location exposed to rain or snow A location near water faucets or water A location exposed to direct sunlight A location subject to high temperatures A location near open flames When installing the printer gently lower the printer onto the floor or other...

Page 23: ...he following points on user s own authority If you use extension cords improperly this may result in a fire or electrical shock Do not connect one extension cord to another Make sure that the voltage of the power plug is the one indicated in the rating label attached on the back of the printer when you use the printer Use an extension cord that allows the current value greater than the necessary o...

Page 24: ...voltage area inside the printer it may result in a fire or electrical shock If these items are dropped or slipped inside the printer immediately turn OFF the power switch and disconnect the USB cable if it is connected Then unplug the power plug from the AC power outlet and contact your local authorized Canon dealer When plugging or unplugging the USB cable when the power plug is plugged in an AC ...

Page 25: ... long period of time in a damp dusty or smoky location dust can build up around the power plug and become damp This may cause a short circuit and result in a fire Clean the printer using a slightly dampened cloth with water or a mild detergent diluted with water Do not use alcohol benzene paint thinner or other flammable substances If flammable substances come into contact with electrical parts in...

Page 26: ...s as doing so may result in burns or electrical shock When removing jammed paper or replacing a toner cartridge take care not to allow the toner to come into contact with your hands or clothing as this will dirty your hands or clothing If they become dirty wash them immediately with cold water Washing with warm water will set the toner and make it impossible to remove the toner stains When removin...

Page 27: ... physician Consumables WARNING Do not throw a used toner cartridge into open flames as this may cause toner remaining inside the cartridge to ignite and result in burns or a fire Do not store a toner cartridge or copy paper in places exposed to open flames as this may cause the toner or paper to ignite and result in burns or a fire CAUTION Keep toner cartridges and other consumables out of the rea...

Page 28: ... describes the major features and basic functions of this printer Features and Benefits 1 2 CD ROM 1 4 CD ROM Setup 1 5 Parts and Their Functions 1 7 Printer Unit 1 7 Indicators 1 10 Optional Accessories 1 11 Paper Feeder 1 11 Network Board 1 12 ...

Page 29: ...ktop USB 2 0 Hi Speed Installed as Standard LBP5100 achieves high speed transmission by supporting Hi Speed I F USB 2 0 that offers up to 480 Mbps transmission speeds Duplex Unit Installed as Standard LBP5100 is supplied with the duplex unit Therefore you can automatically perform 2 sided printing with paper A4 Legal Letter and Foolscap size loaded in the manual feed slot or paper cassette By doin...

Page 30: ...ard size media labels and transparencies Black and white printing only Although LBP5100 is designed for printing media of A4 size or smaller you can print A3 and B4 size data on A4 size paper by using the function to reduce the standard paper sizes You can also print irregular custom size paper Network capable Printer LBP5100 can be used as an Ethernet network printer by installing the optional ne...

Page 31: ...class driver for Windows 98 When using a USB class driver for Windows Me 2000 XP Server 2003 use the one supplied with the operating system NOTE Be sure to read the README file by clicking on the installation window before installing NetSpot Device Installer Print Monitor Installer The supplied CD ROM includes NetSpot Device Installer that performs the initial settings for the network protocol and...

Page 32: ...ation etc can be performed from the CD ROM Setup Easy Installation Clicking this button allows you to install the printer driver and the instruction manuals simultaneously Custom Installation Clicking this button allows you to select whether to install the printer driver only or install the manuals only Additional Software Programs Clicking this button allows you to install NetSpot Device Installe...

Page 33: ... the system you are using download it from the Adobe Systems Incorporated website The following PDF manuals are included in the Manuals folder in the supplied CD ROM User s Guide UsersGuide pdf Network Guide NetworkGuide pdf Remote UI Guide RemoteUIGuide pdf Exit Clicking this button closes the CD ROM Setup NOTE If CD ROM Setup does not appear select Run from the Start menu enter D English MInst e...

Page 34: ...working parts inside the printer Blocking the ventilation slots can cause the printer to overheat resulting in a fire Front View The following are the parts on the front side of the printer and their functions a a a a Indicators Show the status of the printer See p 1 10 b b b b Output Tray Outputs paper with the printed side facing down See p 3 15 c c c c Top Cover Opened when removing jammed pape...

Page 35: ...ing the printer See p 6 29 c c c c Cassette Protective Cover Prevents dirt and dust from entering the paper cassette d d d d Rating Label The serial number Serial No for printer identification is indicated on this label The number is required for receiving service or repairs The current value indicated in this rating label shows the average power current consumption e e e e Expansion Slot The opti...

Page 36: ...e Slot The K black toner cartridge is installed in this slot c c c c Y Yellow Toner Cartridge Slot The Y yellow toner cartridge is installed in this slot d d d d C Cyan Toner Cartridge Slot The C cyan toner cartridge is installed in this slot e e e e M Magenta Toner Cartridge Slot The M magenta toner cartridge is installed in this slot f f f f ETB Electro static Transfer Belt Unit Transfers toner ...

Page 37: ...The printer is busy performing some kind of processing or operation such as printing warming up calibrating or pausing a job d d d d Toner Indicator Orange On Toner cartridge replacement is required See p 6 2 Blinking Cannot print because toner cartridge replacement is required or any toner cartridge is not installed properly See p 6 2 Indicator of the color that requires toner cartridge replaceme...

Page 38: ...r feeder up to 3 paper sources can be used Paper Feeder Unit PF 92 consists of a paper feeder and paper cassette The paper cassette can be loaded with up to approximately 250 sheets of plain paper 64 g m2 at sizes of A4 B5 A5 Legal Letter Executive Statement Foolscap 16K Envelope Index Card and paper at the following custom paper sizes Width 76 2 to 215 9 mm Length 127 0 to 355 6 mm NOTE The paper...

Page 39: ...browser Remote UI allowing you to specify settings and manage the printer from a computer on the network Also you can use NetSpot Device Installer that configures and manages a printer connected to a network on a computer NOTE For details on Remote UI see Remote UI Guide For more details on NetSpot Device Installer see Network Guide For details on the procedure for installing the network board see...

Page 40: ...allation Site and Removing the Packing Materials on the Outside of the Printer 2 9 Removing the Packing Materials inside the Printer and Installing the Toner Cartridges 2 13 Removing the Packing Material in the Paper Cassette and Loading Paper 2 24 Connecting the Power Cord 2 29 Connecting to a Computer 2 31 Using a USB Cable 2 31 Using a LAN Cable 2 33 Setting Up the Printing Environment 2 35 Tur...

Page 41: ... the procedures indicated with Optional 1 Installing the Paper Feeder See p 8 2 Optional 2 Installing the Printer Unit See p 2 9 3 Installing the Toner Cartridges See p 2 13 4 Loading Paper See p 3 17 p 3 29 p 3 40 5 Installing the Network Board See p 8 18 Optional 6 Connecting the Power Cord See p 2 29 7 Connecting the Printer Unit and a Computer See p 2 31 8 Installing the CAPT Software See p 4 ...

Page 42: ...no condensation IMPORTANT Water droplets condensation may form inside the printer under the following circumstances Leave the printer for two hours or more to adjust the surrounding temperature and humidity before using it When the room where the printer is installed is heated rapidly When the printer is moved from a cool or dry location to a hot or humid location If water droplets form inside the...

Page 43: ...icity or generates electrical noise such as a copy machine air conditioner or shredder into the same AC power outlet Installation Requirements Install the printer in the following locations A location where sufficient space can be secured A well ventilated room A flat even surface A sturdy platform that can easily support the weight of the printer and optional accessories WARNING Do not install th...

Page 44: ... magnetic waves or electromagnetic waves In rooms such as laboratories where chemical reactions occur A place where salt content corrosive gases such as ammonia or toxic gases are contained A platform that may warp from the weight of the printer and optional accessories or the printer is liable to sink such as a carpet or mat Installation Space Select an installation location where you can secure ...

Page 45: ... The front feet are 5 6 mm high and their top surface is 11 5 mm square The rear feet are 5 0 mm high and their top surface is 14 mm square mm 228 180 11 5 11 5 600 1300 430 838 9 Paper cassette Front cover Front Surface Top cover Foot Positions 255 5 53 100 130 117 2 161 3 299 3 68 39 7 299 3 68 39 7 mm Front Surface ...

Page 46: ...aper Feeder Unit PF 92 NOTE The front feet are 3 1 mm high and their top surface is 17 3 mm square The rear feet are 2 5 mm high and their top surface is 17 3 mm square mm 239 2 95 7 73 6 239 2 82 5 86 8 316 8 59 7 30 5 316 8 59 7 30 5 Front Surface ...

Page 47: ...an appropriate one available for the computer you are using or the connecting method Use a USB cable with the following symbol CD ROM LBP5100 User Software CAPT Canon Advanced Printing Technology Software USB class driver NetSpot Device Installer Canon CAPT Print Monitor User s Guide Network Guide Remote UI Guide CAPT Windows Firewall Utility Printer The paper cassette and toner cartridges are alr...

Page 48: ... to the installation site If you do so the paper cassette may drop resulting in personal injury IMPORTANT When installing the optional paper feeder place it on the installation site before carrying the printer unit to the site For details on installing the paper feeder see Paper Feeder on p 8 2 Secure sufficient space around the printer at the installation site so that you can install the optional...

Page 49: ...the printer with 2 or more people by holding the center of the lift handles on the lower portion of the printer and lifting it up at the same time CAUTION This printer weighs approximately 20 4 kg without the cassette protective cover installed The printer must be carried by 2 or more people and care must be taken to avoid hurting your back or other portions of your body when carrying the printer ...

Page 50: ...ot to hold the printer by the paper cassette output area or any portions other than the lift handles If you do so you may drop the printer resulting in personal injury The front portion of the printer A is relatively heavy Be careful not to get off balanced when lifting the printer If you do so you may drop the printer resulting in personal injury A ...

Page 51: ...2 2 Put the printer down carefully at the installation site CAUTION Put the printer down slowly and carefully Be careful not to hurt your hands 3 Remove the paper on which cautions are described 4 Remove the tape attached to the printer 6 locations This packing material is to be removed later These packing materials are to be removed later ...

Page 52: ...ot to allow the toner to come into contact with your hands or clothing as this will dirty your hands or clothing If they become dirty wash them immediately with cold water Washing with warm water will set the toner and make it impossible to remove the toner stains IMPORTANT Dispose of the packing materials according to local regulations NOTE For details on how to handle a toner cartridge see Preca...

Page 53: ...rtridges 2 14 Installing the Printer 2 IMPORTANT Do not remove the packing material shown in the figure with the toner cartridges installed The toner cartridges are installed in order of black yellow cyan and magenta from the top as shown in the figure Black Yellow Cyan Magenta ...

Page 54: ...ing Materials inside the Printer and Installing the Toner Cartridges 2 Remove the packing materials shown in the figure Remove the packing materials not vertically but diagonally toward the printer 3 Remove the packing materials shown in the figure ...

Page 55: ...lling the Printer 2 4 Place paper A4 size paper is recommended on the transfer belt of the ETB unit A as shown in the figure so that the paper is not shifted IMPORTANT When installing or removing the toner cartridges be sure to place paper on the transfer belt of the ETB unit to protect the belt A ...

Page 56: ...lace any object on or touch the transfer belt A of the ETB unit The transfer belt of the ETB unit is supplied with a function that cleans itself therefore do not clean the belt even when the toner is on it If the ETB unit is broken or transfer belt is damaged this may result in misfeeds or deterioration in print quality A A ...

Page 57: ...es pull it horizontally Holding the toner cartridge with your both hands firmly pull it out so that you do not touch the transfer belt of the ETB unit IMPORTANT Do not touch the high voltage contact A shown in the figure as this may result in damage to the printer The illustration of the packing material that is to be removed in Step 6 is omitted in the following figure for the convenience of expl...

Page 58: ...ld the toner cartridge as shown in the figure shake it gently 5 or 6 times to evenly distribute the toner inside the cartridge IMPORTANT If toner is not distributed evenly this may result in deterioration in print quality Be sure to carry out this procedure properly Be sure to shake the toner cartridge gently If you do not shake the cartridge gently toner may spill out ...

Page 59: ...ingers into the tab and pulling it out straight in the direction of the arrow CAUTION If the sealing tape is pulled out forcefully or stopped at midpoint toner may spill out If the toner gets into your eyes or mouth wash them immediately with cold water and immediately consult a physician IMPORTANT Do not pull the sealing tape diagonally upwards or downwards If the tape is severed it may become di...

Page 60: ...rials inside the Printer and Installing the Toner Cartridges When pulling out the sealing tape be careful not to hold the drum protective shutter A with your hands 9 Hold the toner cartridge properly with the arrowed side facing up as shown in the figure A ...

Page 61: ...ve the packing materials in all the toner cartridges then install the cartridges into the printer unit Align A of the toner cartridge with the slots B to which the label of the same color is attached then insert the cartridge until it stops IMPORTANT Be sure to install the toner cartridge by pushing it firmly If the toner cartridges are not installed firmly this may result in deterioration in prin...

Page 62: ...B unit 12 Close the front cover Holding the opening of the front cover close it gently CAUTION When closing the front cover be careful not to catch your fingers IMPORTANT If you cannot close the front cover check if the toner cartridge is installed properly If you try to close the front cover forcefully this may result in damage to the printer Do not leave the front cover open for a long time afte...

Page 63: ... Paper Remove the packing material in the paper cassette and load paper NOTE The packing materials may be changed in form or position to be placed or may be added or removed without notice 1 Pull out the paper cassette Pull out the paper cassette gently a While holding the paper cassette with both hands remove it from the printer unit as shown in the figure b a b ...

Page 64: ...terial in the Paper Cassette and Loading Paper 2 While holding the lock release lever of the side paper guides slide the paper guides The side paper guides move together 3 While holding the lock release lever of the rear paper guide slide the paper guide ...

Page 65: ...ANT The paper cassette is provided with a packing material Be sure to take out the paper cassette to remove the packing material 5 Install the cassette protective cover Install the left side of the cassette protective cover a on the printer then while pressing the right side of the cover b insert the cover into the back of the printer c as shown in the figure b a b a c ...

Page 66: ...See p 3 17 When loading Index Card size media in the paper source Loading Index Card Size Media in the Paper Source See p 3 29 When loading envelopes in the paper source Loading Envelopes in the Paper Source See p 3 40 When loading custom size paper non standard paper or paper at a size of Statement Foolscap or 16K in the paper source Loading Custom Size Paper Non Standard Paper or Paper at a Size...

Page 67: ...g the Printer 2 7 Set the paper cassette in the printer Push the paper cassette into the printer firmly until the front side of the paper cassette is flush with the front surface of the printer CAUTION When setting the paper cassette in the printer be careful not to catch your fingers ...

Page 68: ...ns on p xviii IMPORTANT Do not plug the power plug into the auxiliary outlet on a computer One AC power outlet should be used exclusively for the printer Do not connect this printer to an uninterruptible power source This may cause printer malfunction or breakdown at the occurrence of a power failure 1 Make sure that the power switch of the printer is OFF The printer is OFF when of the power switc...

Page 69: ...ord 2 30 Installing the Printer 2 2 Plug the supplied power cord into the power socket 3 Plug the power plug into the AC power outlet NOTE The form of the supplied power cord may differ from the one in the above illustration ...

Page 70: ...e ON as this may result in damage to the printer This printer uses bi directional communication Operation of the printer when connected via unidirectional communication equipment has not been tested and as a result Canon cannot guarantee printer operation when the printer is connected using unidirectional print servers USB hubs or switching devices NOTE The appropriate USB interface varies dependi...

Page 71: ...mputer NOTE If a Wizard appears after connecting the USB cable by the Plug and Play automatic setup install the software for this printer using either one of the following procedures For more details see Installing the CAPT Software on p 4 4 Click Cancel and install the software from CD ROM Setup Install with Plug and Play If you are not sure about the USB cable that is supported by the computer y...

Page 72: ...e the instruction manual supplied with the network operating system or Network Guide Network Environment The optional network board supports 10BASE T 100BASE TX connections IMPORTANT The network board for this printer cannot be connected to networks other than those listed above Make sure that there is a port available on the hub to which the printer will be connected An additional hub must be ins...

Page 73: ...g the Printer 2 1 Connect the LAN cable to the LAN connector of the network board Connect a LAN cable that is compatible with the LAN connector of the network board according to the network 2 Connect the other end of the LAN cable to the hub ...

Page 74: ... driver The procedure for installing the printer driver varies depending on the system environment When printing with the printer and computer connected with the USB cable See p 4 4 When printing with the optional network board installed and the printer and the computer connected by a LAN cable See Network Guide Sharing the printer on a network See p 4 55 If you share this printer on a network and...

Page 75: ... not turn the power ON immediately after turning it OFF If you want to turn the printer ON again after turning it OFF wait at least 10 seconds after turning the printer OFF before turning it ON again If the printer does not operate properly or an error message appears in the Printer Status Window see Troubleshooting on p 7 1 When turning the power ON make sure that no paper is loaded in the manual...

Page 76: ...he printer OFF using the following procedure IMPORTANT If the printer is used on a network make sure that it is not printing data from another computer before turning the power OFF If you turn the printer OFF all print data remaining in the printer memory will be erased So wait for the necessary print data to be printed before turning the power OFF Do not turn the power OFF when the printer is in ...

Page 77: ...eep state you may not obtain appropriate printout results when printing immediately after the sleep state is released In this case perform calibration manually Calibrating the Printer See p 6 16 NOTE You can select 5 10 15 30 60 90 120 150 or 180 minutes for Time to Enter Sleep Mode The default value is 30 minutes You can also configure the printer not to enter the sleep mode The sleep mode is cle...

Page 78: ... OFF 2 From the Options menu in the Printer Status Window select Device Settings Sleep Settings 3 Select the Use Sleep Mode check box in the Sleep Settings dialog box to specify the time to switch to the sleep mode in Time to Enter Sleep Mode 4 Click OK ...

Page 79: ...Turning the Printer ON OFF 2 40 Installing the Printer 2 ...

Page 80: ...he Paper Cassette 3 17 Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot 3 26 Loading Index Card Size Media in the Paper Source 3 29 Loading Index Card Size Media in the Paper Cassette 3 29 Loading Index Card Size Media in the Manual Feed Slot 3 37 Loading Envelopes in the Paper Source 3 40 Loading Envelopes in the Paper Cassette 3 40 Loading an Envelope in the Manual Feed Slot 3 48 Loading Custom Size Paper ...

Page 81: ...eed may be as slow as approximately 2 pages min When continuously printing the paper of 195 0 mm wide or less the safety function that prevents damages caused by heat may slow the print speed down in stages The print speed may be as slow as approximately 2 pages min Paper Size The following shows the paper sizes that can be used with this printer The symbol indicates that the paper is available fo...

Page 82: ... 220 0 mm Envelope COM10 104 9 mm x 241 3 mm Envelope C5 162 0 mm x 229 0 mm Envelope Monarch 98 5 mm x 190 5 mm Envelope B5 176 0 mm x 250 0 mm Index Card 76 2 mm x 127 0 mm Paper Type Printer Driver Setting Paper Source Manual Feed Slot Cassette 1 Cassette 2 Optional Plain paper 60 74 g m2 Plain Paper L 75 90 g m2 Plain Paper Heavy paper 91 120 g m2 Heavy Paper 1 1 1 2 1 2 121 163 g m2 Heavy Pap...

Page 83: ... printing Heavy Paper This printer can print heavy paper that is 76 2 to 215 9 mm wide 127 0 to 355 6 mm long and that weighs between 91 and 163 g m2 including the standard paper sizes A4 B5 A5 Legal Letter Executive Statement Foolscap and 16K Also heavy paper at a size of A4 Legal Letter or Foolscap that weighs between 91 and 105 g m2 is available for automatic 2 sided printing IMPORTANT Printing...

Page 84: ...the glued parts are uneven Irregularly shaped envelopes Before loading the envelopes flatten the stack of envelopes to release any remaining air and press the fold lines along the edges tight Do not print on the reverse side glued side of envelopes When loading envelopes at sizes of DL COM10 C5 or Monarch load them so that the flap is toward the right of the printer when viewed from the front Feed...

Page 85: ...tions of paper sizes that are marked on the paper cassette Printable Area The following shows the printable area of this printer If you have selected the Print with Upper Left of Sheet as Starting Point check box in the Finishing Details dialog box in the printer driver you can extend the printable area to near the edges of the paper However the edge of paper may be missing partly or optimum print...

Page 86: ...ope You may have to change the printable area before printing depending on the application you use Unusable Paper To avoid problems such as paper jams and other malfunctions the following types of paper should never be used IMPORTANT Paper that jams easily Paper that is too thick or too thin Irregularly shaped paper Wet or moist paper 5 mm 5 mm 5 mm 5 mm 10 mm 10 mm 10 mm 10 mm 104 9 mm 4 13 in 24...

Page 87: ...bons or tapes Paper that has already been printed by a copy machine or another laser printer The reverse side of the paper is also unusable Paper that is difficult for the toner to fix onto Paper with rough surfaces Specially coated paper coated paper for ink jet printers etc Paper containing thick fibers Storing Paper The quality of paper may deteriorate if it is stored improperly even when the p...

Page 88: ...void storing printouts with PVC materials such as clear folders Otherwise toner may melt and stick to the PVC material Use insoluble adhesive when gluing printouts Toner may melt when soluble adhesive is used Before using the adhesive test it with paper that is no longer required Make sure that the printed paper is completely dry before placing one over another Toner may melt if they are placed to...

Page 89: ...sed Paper Source Type This printer has the following paper sources A Manual Feed Slot B Cassette 1 C Cassette 2 Optional Paper Level Indicator The paper cassette has a paper level indicator A that shows the amount of paper remaining in the cassette If the cassette is full the paper level indicator is at the top Because the indicator moves down as the amount of paper drops this gives a rough estima...

Page 90: ... jams Paper Capacity of Paper Source Paper Type Paper Source Manual Feed Slot Cassette 1 Cassette 2 Optional Plain paper 64 g m2 1 sheet Approx 250 sheets Approx 250 sheets Heavy paper 128 g m2 1 sheet Approx 170 sheets Approx 170 sheets Transparency Black and white printing only 1 sheet Approx 50 sheets Approx 50 sheets Label 1 sheet Approx 100 sheets Approx 100 sheets Envelope 1 sheet Approx 10 ...

Page 91: ...Paper Source sheet in the printer driver see Specifying the Printing Preferences on p 5 9 2 Specify the following options as needed Setting Setting Value Description Paper Selection Same Paper for All Pages Feeds all the pages from the same paper source Different for First Others and Last Paper can be selected for each page such as for printing the front cover on a different type of paper Differen...

Page 92: ...aper Source Auto Manual Feed Slot Cassette 1 Cassette 2 Select a paper source Options to be specified differ depending on the setting for Paper Selection When printing heavy paper transparencies or labels from the paper cassette select Cassette 1 or Cassette 2 When Auto is selected paper cannot be fed from the paper cassette First Page Second Page Other Pages Cover Page Last Page Paper Type Plain ...

Page 93: ...r still remains in the cassette it may result in misfeeds Do not load paper in the manual feed slot during printing from the paper cassette This may result in multiple sheets of paper fed at once or paper jams Do not touch the black rubber pad A in the paper cassette This may result in misfeeds If you are printing from Cassette 2 make sure that Cassette 1 is set before printing If you print from C...

Page 94: ...ut area Even if the printer is not printing sudden rotation of the roller may catch your hands or clothing resulting in personal injury IMPORTANT During 2 sided printing do not touch the paper until it is output to the output tray completely During 2 sided printing the paper is once output partially after the front side is printed and then it is fed again to be printed on the reverse side NOTE Clo...

Page 95: ...lation environment or paper type Paper Type Output Tray Output Tray Face down Plain paper When plain paper that weighs 64 g m2 is used Approx 125 sheets Heavy paper When heavy paper that weighs 128 g m2 is used Approx 50 sheets Transparency Black and white printing only Approx 10 sheets Label Approx 10 sheets Envelope Approx 10 sheets ...

Page 96: ... the manual feed slot IMPORTANT For more details on the usable paper see Usable Paper on p 3 2 For details on handling the manual feed slot or paper cassette see Precautions for Handling the Manual Feed Slot or Paper Cassette on p 3 13 Transparencies can only be printed in black and white NOTE For details on the procedure for printing custom size paper see Loading Custom Size Paper Non Standard Pa...

Page 97: ...sette gently a While holding the paper cassette with both hands remove it from the printer unit as shown in the figure b CAUTION Be sure to take the paper cassette out of the printer before loading paper If paper is loaded while the paper cassette is partially pulled out the paper cassette may drop or the printer may become damaged resulting in personal injury a b ...

Page 98: ...ange the positions of the paper guides When loading Legal size paper adjust the length of the paper cas sette while holding the lock release lever shown in the figure While holding the lock release lever of the side paper guides slide the guides to the mark for the size of the paper to be loaded The side paper guides move together Align the position of A with the mark for the size of the paper to ...

Page 99: ...ark for the size of the paper to be loaded 3 Before loading transparencies or labels fan them in small batches and align the edges CAUTION Take care not to cut your hands with the edges of transparencies or labels IMPORTANT Be sure to fan the transparencies or labels thoroughly before loading them If they are not fanned enough multiple sheets of paper may be fed at once causing paper jams A Thorou...

Page 100: ...n poor print quality 4 Load the paper stack so that the rear edge is aligned with the paper guide CAUTION When loading paper take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper IMPORTANT Be sure to check if the paper guide is at the position of the size of the loaded paper If the paper guide is set at a wrong position this may result in misfeeds If you use paper that has been poorly cut mu...

Page 101: ...ransparencies or Labels in the Paper Source Loading and Outputting Paper 3 NOTE To print letterhead paper or paper printed with a logo load the paper so that the printing side is facing up as shown in the following figure Feeding direction ...

Page 102: ...oks of the paper guides and the paper stack If there is no sufficient space slightly reduce the amount of paper IMPORTANT The following shows the paper capacity of the paper cassette Be sure that the paper stack does not exceed the load limit marks If the paper stack exceeds the load limit marks this may result in misfeeds Plain paper Approx 250 sheets When plain paper that weighs 64 g m2 is used ...

Page 103: ... the front side of the paper cassette is flush with the front surface of the printer CAUTION When setting the paper cassette in the printer be careful not to catch your fingers 7 Register the size of the loaded paper using the following procedure This printer s paper cassette cannot automatically detect the paper size Therefore you need to register the size of the loaded paper in the Printer Statu...

Page 104: ...ter Status Window For details on methods for displaying the Printer Status Window see Displaying the Printer Status Window on p 5 92 9 From the Options menu select Device Settings Register Paper Size in Cassettes 10 Select the size of the paper loaded in the paper cassette then click OK Next configure the printer driver See p 3 65 ...

Page 105: ...aper 3 Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot Load paper in the manual feed slot using the following procedure Be sure to load paper in portrait orientation when loading it in the manual feed slot 1 Adjust the paper guides to the width of the loaded paper as shown in the figure The paper guides move together ...

Page 106: ...ANT Be sure to align the paper guides with the width of the paper If the paper guides are too loose or too tight this may result in misfeeds or paper jams NOTE To print letterhead paper or paper printed with a logo load the paper so that the printing side is facing down as shown in the following figure Feeding direction ...

Page 107: ...le supporting the paper with hands as shown in the figure When the paper is loaded it is sent into the slot a little CAUTION When loading paper take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper IMPORTANT Load the paper so that it is straight If the paper is curled or folded at corners flatten it before loading it in the printer Next configure the printer driver See p 3 65 ...

Page 108: ...ferent in size or type from the one loaded in the paper cassette load the Index Card size media in the manual feed slot IMPORTANT For details on handling the manual feed slot or paper cassette see Precautions for Handling the Manual Feed Slot or Paper Cassette on p 3 13 Loading Index Card Size Media in the Paper Cassette Load Index Card size media in the paper cassette using the following procedur...

Page 109: ...a While holding the paper cassette with both hands remove it from the printer unit as shown in the figure b CAUTION Be sure to take the paper cassette out of the printer before loading paper If paper is loaded while the paper cassette is partially pulled out the paper cassette may drop or the printer may become damaged resulting in personal injury a b ...

Page 110: ...s of paper may be fed at once causing paper jams 3 Load the Index Card size media so that the edge of the media is aligned with the front side of the paper cassette CAUTION When loading paper take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper IMPORTANT If you use Index Card size media that has been poorly cut multiple sheets of that may be fed at once In this case fan the Index Card size ...

Page 111: ...per or paper printed with a logo load the paper so that the printing side is facing up as shown in the following figure Feeding direction 4 While holding the lock release lever of the side paper guides slide the guides to the mark for the size of the loaded Index Card size media The side paper guides move together ...

Page 112: ...e sure to align the paper guides with the width of the Index Card size media If the paper guides are too loose or too tight this may result in misfeeds or paper jams 5 While holding the lock release lever of the rear paper guide slide the guide to the size mark for the loaded Index Card size media ...

Page 113: ...per guides and the stack of the Index Card size media If there is no sufficient space slightly reduce the amount of Index Card size media IMPORTANT The following shows the paper capacity of the paper cassette Be sure that the paper stack does not exceed the load limit marks If the paper stack exceeds the load limit marks this may result in misfeeds Plain paper Approx 250 sheets When plain paper th...

Page 114: ...cassette is flush with the front surface of the printer 8 Register the size of the loaded paper using the following procedure This printer s paper cassette cannot automatically detect the paper size Therefore you need to register the size of the loaded paper 9 Display the Printer Status Window For details on methods for displaying the Printer Status Window see Displaying the Printer Status Window ...

Page 115: ...d Size Media in the Paper Source Loading and Outputting Paper 3 10 From the Options menu select Device Settings Register Paper Size in Cassettes 11 Select Index Card then click OK Next configure the printer driver See p 3 65 ...

Page 116: ...d Slot Load Index Card size media in the manual feed slot using the following procedure Be sure to load Index Card size media so that the printing side is facing down when loading it in the manual feed slot 1 Adjust the paper guides to the width of the loaded Index Card size media as shown in the figure The paper guides move together ...

Page 117: ...he paper guides with the width of the Index Card size media If the paper guides are too loose or too tight this may result in misfeeds or paper jams NOTE To print letterhead paper or paper printed with a logo load the paper so that the printing side is facing down as shown in the following figure Feeding direction ...

Page 118: ...h hands as shown in the figure When the paper is loaded it is sent into the slot a little CAUTION When loading paper take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper IMPORTANT Load the Index Card size media so that it is straight If the Index Card size media is curled flatten the curls by warping it in the opposite direction before loading it Next configure the printer driver See p 3 65...

Page 119: ...e paper cassette load the envelope in the manual feed slot IMPORTANT For more details on the usable envelopes see Usable Paper on p 3 2 For details on handling the manual feed slot or paper cassette see Precautions for Handling the Manual Feed Slot or Paper Cassette on p 3 13 Loading Envelopes in the Paper Cassette Load envelopes in the paper cassette using the following procedure When loading env...

Page 120: ...d load them so that the printing side is facing up and the envelopes are printed from the top the edge with the flap Feeding direction NOTE Load envelopes in Cassette 2 Only when the optional paper feeder is installed in the same manner as you load envelopes in Cassette 1 1 Pull out the paper cassette Pull out the paper cassette gently a a ...

Page 121: ...out of the printer before loading paper If paper is loaded while the paper cassette is partially pulled out the paper cassette may drop or the printer may become damaged resulting in personal injury 2 Place the stack of envelopes on a flat surface flatten them to release any remaining air and be sure that the edges are pressed tightly CAUTION When loading paper take care not to cut your hands with...

Page 122: ...rs of the envelopes and flatten curls as shown in the figure 4 Align the edges of the envelopes on a flat surface 5 Load the envelopes so that the edge of the envelopes is aligned with the front side of the paper cassette IMPORTANT Up to approximately 10 envelopes can be loaded in the paper cassette ...

Page 123: ...es 6 While holding the lock release lever of the side paper guides slide the guides to the mark for the size of the loaded envelopes The side paper guides move together IMPORTANT Be sure to align the paper guides with the width of the envelopes If the paper guides are too loose or too tight this may result in misfeeds or paper jams ...

Page 124: ...loaded envelopes 8 Hold down the envelopes as shown in the figure make sure that the stack does not exceed the load limit marks A and then set it under the hooks B on the paper guides Make sure that there is sufficient space between the hooks of the paper guides and the stack of the envelopes If there is no sufficient space slightly reduce the amount of the envelopes A B A B B ...

Page 125: ...he paper cassette is flush with the front surface of the printer CAUTION When setting the paper cassette in the printer be careful not to catch your fingers 10 Register the size of the loaded paper using the following procedure This printer s paper cassette cannot automatically detect the paper size Therefore you need to register the size of the loaded paper in the Printer Status Window ...

Page 126: ...or details on methods for displaying the Printer Status Window see Displaying the Printer Status Window on p 5 92 12 From the Options menu select Device Settings Register Paper Size in Cassettes 13 Select the size of the paper loaded in the paper cassette then click OK Next configure the printer driver See p 3 65 ...

Page 127: ...f DL COM10 C5 or Monarch in the manual feed slot be sure to load it in portrait orientation so that the printing side is facing down and the flap is toward the right of the printer when viewed from the front Feeding direction When printing an envelope of the Envelope B5 size close the flap and load it so that the printing side is facing down and the envelope is printed from the top the edge with t...

Page 128: ...n in the figure The paper guides move together IMPORTANT Be sure to align the paper guides with the width of the envelopes If the paper guides are too loose or too tight this may result in misfeeds or paper jams 2 Gently insert the envelope until it touches the back of the printer while supporting the envelope with hands as shown in the figure ...

Page 129: ...putting Paper 3 When the envelope is loaded it is sent into the slot a little CAUTION When loading paper take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper IMPORTANT Load the envelope so that it is straight Next configure the printer driver See p 3 65 ...

Page 130: ...anual feed slot If you want to print continuously load the custom size paper or paper at a size of Statement Foolscap or 16K in the paper cassette When printing only a sheet of custom size paper or paper at a size of Statement Foolscap or 16K that is different in size or type from the one loaded in the paper cassette load the custom size paper or paper at a size of Statement Foolscap or 16K in the...

Page 131: ...K in the paper cassette using the following procedure Be sure to load custom size paper or paper at a size of Statement Foolscap or 16K in portrait orientation when loading it in the paper cassette NOTE Load custom size paper or paper at a size of Statement Foolscap or 16K in Cassette 2 Only when the optional paper feeder is installed in the same manner as you load custom size paper or paper at a ...

Page 132: ...nit as shown in the figure b CAUTION Be sure to take the paper cassette out of the printer before loading paper If paper is loaded while the paper cassette is partially pulled out the paper cassette may drop or the printer may become damaged resulting in personal injury 2 When loading paper that is larger than A4 size 297 0 mm adjust the length of the paper cassette while holding the lock release ...

Page 133: ...r so that the edge of the paper is aligned with the front side of the paper cassette CAUTION When loading paper take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper IMPORTANT If you use paper that has been poorly cut multiple sheets of paper may be fed at once In this case fan the paper thoroughly and then align the edges of the stack on a hard flat surface ...

Page 134: ...ing Paper 3 NOTE To print letterhead paper or paper printed with a logo load the paper so that the printing side is facing up as shown in the following figure Feeding direction 4 While holding the lock release lever of the side paper guides slide the guides to the mark for the size of the loaded paper The side paper guides move together ...

Page 135: ...ource Loading and Outputting Paper 3 IMPORTANT Be sure to align the paper guides with the width of the paper If the paper guides are too loose or too tight this may result in misfeeds or paper jams 5 While holding the lock release lever of the rear paper guide slide the guide to the size mark for the loaded paper ...

Page 136: ... 3 6 Hold down the paper as shown in the figure make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the load limit marks A and then set it under the hooks B on the paper guides Make sure that there is sufficient space between the hooks of the paper guides and the paper stack If there is no sufficient space slightly reduce the amount of paper A B A B B ...

Page 137: ...inter firmly until the front side of the paper cassette is flush with the front surface of the printer CAUTION When setting the paper cassette in the printer be careful not to catch your fingers 8 Register the size of the loaded paper using the following procedure This printer s paper cassette cannot automatically detect the paper size Therefore you need to register the size of the loaded paper in...

Page 138: ...2 10 From the Options menu select Device Settings Register Paper Size in Cassettes 11 Select the size of the loaded paper then click OK When loading custom size paper select Custom When loading Statement size paper select Statement When loading Foolscap size paper select Foolscap When loading 16K size paper select 16K When loading custom size paper register the custom paper size next See p 3 62 Wh...

Page 139: ...p or 16K in the Manual Feed Slot Load custom size paper or paper at a size of Statement Foolscap or 16K in the manual feed slot using the following procedure Be sure to load custom size paper or paper at a size of Statement Foolscap or 16K in portrait orientation when loading it in the manual feed slot 1 Adjust the paper guides to the width of the loaded paper as shown in the figure The paper guid...

Page 140: ...ing Paper 3 IMPORTANT Be sure to align the paper guides with the width of the paper If the paper guides are too loose or too tight this may result in misfeeds or paper jams NOTE To print letterhead paper or paper printed with a logo load the paper so that the printing side is facing down as shown in the following figure Feeding direction ...

Page 141: ... flatten it before loading it in the printer When loading custom size paper register the custom paper size next See p 3 62 When loading paper at a size of Statement Foolscap or 16K configure the printer driver next See p 3 65 Registering a Custom Paper Size Non Standard Paper When printing custom size paper you need to register the custom paper size in the printer driver previously using the follo...

Page 142: ...ist Displays Name and Size of standard paper sizes and added custom paper sizes Name of Custom Paper Size You can enter the name of the custom paper size to be added Up to 31 characters can be entered Unit Specify the unit Millimeter or Inch to be used when setting the custom paper size Paper Size Specify the height and width of the custom paper size Height Width Specify the custom paper size in p...

Page 143: ...r 16K in the Paper Source Loading and Outputting Paper 3 3 Click Register NOTE On Windows 98 Me up to 30 custom paper sizes can be added On Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 the number depends on the system environment 4 Confirm the settings then click OK Next configure the printer driver See p 3 65 ...

Page 144: ...or details on the procedure for installing the printer driver see Installing the CAPT Software on p 4 4 For more details on the settings for the printer driver see Various Pages in the Printer Driver p 5 25 or Online Help For details on methods for displaying Online Help see How to Use Online Help on p 5 79 1 Select Print from the File menu in the application Select the name of this printer for Na...

Page 145: ...ay the Page Setup sheet then from Page Size select the size of a document that you have created with the application NOTE If you set Page Size to Envelope DL Envelope COM10 Envelope C5 Envelope Monarch or Envelope B5 the following message appears and Paper Type is automatically specified ...

Page 146: ...e since there is no need to change the setting IMPORTANT The print will be automatically reduced or enlarged to fit on the page when the settings for Page Size and Output Size are different 4 Make sure that the setting in the Register Paper Size in Cassettes dialog box in the Printer Status Window and the paper size in Output Size match when printing from the paper cassette For displaying the Regi...

Page 147: ...ox in the printer driver is not selected the printer does not check the paper size When the size of the paper loaded in the paper cassette and the specified settings are different from each other and the Detect Paper Size check box is selected default setting the printer operations vary as the following examples Examples Size of the Paper Loaded in the Paper Cassette Output Size 1 Register Paper S...

Page 148: ...tting for Detect Paper Size NOTE When printing heavy paper transparencies or labels from the paper cassette select Cassette 1 or Cassette 2 in Paper Source When Auto is selected paper cannot be fed from the paper cassette A5 A4 A4 The setting for Output Size and the size of the paper loaded in the paper cassette are different from each other Therefore the message Specified Paper Different from Set...

Page 149: ...cally applies the appropriate print mode to the envelope type by specifying Output Size in the Page Setup sheet Set Paper Type to Envelope L when the flaps of envelopes stick to the body on printing with Paper Type set to Envelope Paper Type Printer Driver Setting Plain paper 60 74 g m2 Plain Paper L 75 90 g m2 Plain Paper Heavy paper 91 120 g m2 Heavy Paper 1 121 163 g m2 Heavy Paper 2 Transparen...

Page 150: ...3 71 Setting Up the Printer Driver and Printing Loading and Outputting Paper 3 7 Click OK to close the Properties dialog box 8 Click OK to start printing ...

Page 151: ...rinted on the reverse side NOTE When the last page for the 2 sided printing is 1 sided printing the printer prints faster than normal 2 sided printing by clicking Finishing Details in the Finishing sheet and Advanced Settings in the Finishing Details dialog box and then selecting the Print Last Page in 1 sided Mode when 2 sided Printing is Set check box in the Advanced Settings dialog box However ...

Page 152: ... sided Printing Loading and Outputting Paper 3 When paper is fed from the paper cassette load the paper so that the printing side front side is facing down as shown in the following figures Feeding direction ...

Page 153: ...ed from the manual feed slot load the paper so that the printing side front side is facing up as shown in the following figures Feeding direction Load paper in Cassette 2 Only when the optional paper feeder is installed in the same manner as you load paper in Cassette 1 ...

Page 154: ...Select Print from the File menu in the application Select the name of this printer for Name or Printer Name and then click Properties 3 Display the Page Setup sheet then from Page Size select the size of a document that you have created with the application ...

Page 155: ...to change the setting IMPORTANT The print will be automatically reduced or enlarged to fit on the page when the settings for Page Size and Output Size are different 5 Make sure that the setting in the Register Paper Size in Cassettes dialog box in the Printer Status Window and the paper size in Output Size match when printing from the paper cassette For displaying the Register Paper Size in Casset...

Page 156: ...urce Specify the same setting as the one for Paper Source although the setting for Paper Source changes to ones such as First Page or Other Pages when Paper Selection is set to other than Same Paper for All Pages NOTE When printing heavy paper from the paper cassette select Cassette 1 or Cassette 2 in Paper Source When Auto is selected paper cannot be fed from the paper cassette ...

Page 157: ...aper Type NOTE Load paper based on the following Paper Type criteria You cannot perform automatic 2 sided printing on heavy paper that weighs between 106 and 163g m2 Paper Type Printer Driver Setting Plain paper 60 74 g m2 Plain Paper L 75 90 g m2 Plain Paper Heavy paper 91 105 g m2 Heavy Paper 1 ...

Page 158: ...3 79 2 sided Printing Loading and Outputting Paper 3 9 Click OK to close the Properties dialog box 10 Click OK to start printing ...

Page 159: ...3 80 2 sided Printing Loading and Outputting Paper 3 ...

Page 160: ...rm Each Time You Print 4 2 System Requirements 4 2 Installing the CAPT Software 4 4 Installing from CD ROM 4 5 Installing with Plug and Play 4 13 Installing from Add Printer Wizard 4 32 After Completing Installation 4 50 For Windows XP Server 2003 4 50 For Windows 98 Me 2000 4 51 Checking the Operations by Configuration Page Print 4 52 Printing from a Network Computer by Sharing the Printer on a N...

Page 161: ...u share this printer on a network and use it from a computer on the network you must specify the settings for the computer and install the printer driver on the client computers Tasks to Perform Each Time You Print The following shows the tasks that should be performed each time you print Specifying printing preferences Specify the paper size document size and print copies in the printer driver If...

Page 162: ...indows 2000 XP Server 2003 USB 2 0 Hi Speed USB Full Speed USB1 1 equivalent When connecting to a network Connector 10BASE T or 100BASE TX Protocol TCP IP NOTE When using Sound a PC synthesizer and the driver for PCM synthesizer must be installed in your computer Do not use a PC Speaker driver speaker drv etc This printer uses bi directional communication Operation of the printer when connected vi...

Page 163: ...ails on the procedure for installing the software when installing the optional network board and connecting the printer to the computer with LAN see Network Guide Installation method Contents Reference page Easy Installation Installs the manuals when installing the printer driver from the CD ROM supplied with the printer CD ROM Setup p 4 5 Custom Installation You can choose to install only the pri...

Page 164: ...install the new printer driver and then see Print Server Settings p 4 56 and install the additional driver again This printer does not come with a USB cable Have an appropriate one available for the computer you are using Use a USB cable with the following symbol Installing from CD ROM The screen shots used in this section are from Windows XP IMPORTANT If you are using Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 ...

Page 165: ...k Cancel and then install the CAPT software using this procedure 5 Insert the supplied LBP5100 User Software CD ROM into the CD ROM drive If the CD ROM is already in the drive eject the disk and re insert it into the drive IMPORTANT If CD ROM Setup does not appear select Run from the Start menu enter D English MInst exe and then click OK The CD ROM drive name is indicated as D in this manual The C...

Page 166: ...ling the CAPT Software 6 Click Easy Installation or Custom Installation Easy Installation allows you to install the printer driver and the instruction manuals simultaneously If you do not install the manuals select Custom Installation 7 Click Install ...

Page 167: ...Up the Printing Environment Installing the CAPT Software 4 If you selected Custom Installation in Step 6 clear the Online Manuals check box and then click Install 8 Confirm the contents then click Yes 9 Click Next ...

Page 168: ...Firewall to unblock communication with the client computers when sharing the printer on a network Click Yes when you share the printer on a network After completing the installation see Printing from a Network Computer by Sharing the Printer on a Network p 4 55 and specify the settings for sharing the printer on the network Click No when you do not share the printer on a network NOTE Even after th...

Page 169: ...3 and the Hardware Installation dialog box appears click Continue Anyway 12 When the following screen is displayed turn the printer ON Press of the power switch to turn the printer ON Installation of the USB class driver and the printer driver starts automatically NOTE If the printer is not recognized automatically even after the USB cable is connected see Installation Problems on p 7 39 If you ar...

Page 170: ...4 Installing the CAPT Software 13 If Easy Installation is selected in Step 6 the manuals are installed 14 Confirm the installation results then click Next NOTE If the printer driver is not installed properly see Installation Problems on p 7 39 ...

Page 171: ...Printing Environment Installing the CAPT Software 4 15 Select the Restart Computer Now Recommended check box then click Restart Windows restarts The installation of the USB class driver and the printer driver is completed ...

Page 172: ...ou are using an operating system other than Windows XP Server 2003 see the following For Windows 2000 See p 4 18 For Windows 98 Me See p 4 23 The screen shots used in this section are from Windows XP 1 Make sure that the printer and computer are OFF 2 Connect the B type square end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the printer ...

Page 173: ...puter 4 Press of the power switch to turn the printer ON 5 Turn the computer on and start up Windows XP Server 2003 6 Log on as a member of Administrators NOTE Full Control Permission is required for the installation of the printer driver 7 Insert the supplied LBP5100 User Software CD ROM into the CD ROM drive If CD ROM Setup appears click Exit ...

Page 174: ...ftware If the following screen is displayed Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced then click Next If the following screen is displayed Select No not this time then click Next Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced then click Next ...

Page 175: ...clear the Search removable media floppy CD ROM check box and then select the Include this location in the search check box 9 Click Browse then select the folder Select D English Win2K_XP then click OK The CD ROM drive name is indicated as D in this manual The CD ROM drive name may differ depending on the computer you are using ...

Page 176: ... Hardware Installation dialog box appears click Continue Anyway 11 Click Finish IMPORTANT If you are using a computer with Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall as the print server you need to configure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the client computers See p 9 15 The installation of the USB class driver supplied with an operating sys...

Page 177: ...em other than Windows 2000 see the following For Windows XP Server 2003 See p 4 13 For Windows 98 Me See p 4 23 1 Make sure that the printer and computer are OFF 2 Connect the B type square end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the printer 3 Connect the A type flat end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer ...

Page 178: ...ss of the power switch to turn the printer ON 5 Turn the computer on and start up Windows 2000 6 Log on as a member of Administrators The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears NOTE Full Control Permission is required for the installation of the printer driver 7 Click Next ...

Page 179: ... 4 8 Select Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended then click Next NOTE Unknown may be displayed as the name of the device 9 Clear the Floppy disk drives check box and the CD ROM drives check box select the Specify a location check box and then click Next ...

Page 180: ...hen click Browse If CD ROM Setup appears click Exit 11 Select D English Win2K_XP Select CNAC6STK INF then click Open The CD ROM drive name is indicated as D in this manual The CD ROM drive name may differ depending on the computer you are using 12 Make sure that the folder to be browsed is displayed for Copy manufacturer s files from and then click OK ...

Page 181: ...the CAPT Software 4 13 Click Next Copying files is started NOTE If the Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears click Yes 14 Click Finish The installation of the USB class driver supplied with an operating system and the printer driver is completed ...

Page 182: ...ee the following For Windows XP Server 2003 See p 4 13 For Windows 2000 See p 4 18 The screen shots used in this section are from Windows Me 1 Make sure that the printer and computer are OFF 2 Connect the B type square end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the printer 3 Connect the A type flat end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer ...

Page 183: ... 4 Press of the power switch to turn the printer ON 5 Turn the computer on and start up Windows 98 Me The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears For Windows Me If the following dialog box appears proceed to Step 6 If the following dialog box appears proceed to Step 13 ...

Page 184: ...following dialog box appears click Next then proceed to Step 6 If the following dialog box appears click Next then proceed to Step 13 6 Select Specify the location of the driver Advanced then click Next For Windows 98 Select Search for the best driver for your device Recommended then click Next ...

Page 185: ...heck box and then select the Specify a location check box For Windows 98 Clear the Floppy disk drives check box and the CD ROM drives check box and then select the Specify a location check box 9 Click Browse then select the folder For Windows Me Select D English USBPORT WinMe and then click OK For Windows 98 Select D English USBPORT Win98 and then click OK The CD ROM drive name is indicated as D i...

Page 186: ...ng the CAPT Software 10 Make sure that the folder to be browsed is displayed for Specify a location and then click Next 11 Click Next Installation of the USB class driver starts 12 Click Finish The printer is detected automatically Please wait a moment ...

Page 187: ... Next 13 Select Specify the location of the driver Advanced then click Next For Windows 98 Select Search for the best driver for your device Recommended then click Next 14 If the supplied LBP5100 User Software CD ROM is not in the CD ROM drive insert the LBP5100 User Software CD ROM into the CD ROM drive If CD ROM Setup appears click Exit ...

Page 188: ...nd then select the Specify a location check box For Windows 98 Clear the Floppy disk drives check box and the CD ROM drives check box and then select the Specify a location check box 16 Click Browse then select the folder Select D English Win98_Me then click OK The CD ROM drive name is indicated as D in this manual The CD ROM drive name may differ depending on the computer you are using ...

Page 189: ...Specify a location and then click Next 18 Click Next 19 Enter a new name in Printer name if you want to change the printer name NOTE If another printer driver has already been installed in the computer the message Do you want your Windows based programs to use this printer as the default printer appears In this case select Yes or No ...

Page 190: ...nt 4 Installing the CAPT Software 20 Click Finish Copying files is started 21 When the dialog box for completing the installation appears click OK 22 Click Finish The installation of the USB class driver and the printer driver is completed ...

Page 191: ...est page make sure that the printer is properly connected to the computer and the printer is ON before installing the CAPT software 1 Turn the computer on and start up Windows XP Server 2003 2 Log on as a member of Administrators IMPORTANT If a Wizard appears by the Plug and Play automatic setup click Cancel and then install the CAPT software using this procedure NOTE Full Control Permission is re...

Page 192: ... Printing Environment 4 Installing the CAPT Software 4 Click Add a printer For Windows Server 2003 Double click Add Printer 5 Click Next 6 Make sure that Local printer attached to this computer is selected then click Next ...

Page 193: ...he CAPT Software 4 NOTE Do not select the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box 7 Make sure that Use the following port is selected select the USB port to which this printer is connected and then click Next 8 Click Have Disk ...

Page 194: ...OM Setup appears click Exit 10 Select D English Win2K_XP Select CNAC6STK INF then click Open The CD ROM drive name is indicated as D in this manual The CD ROM drive name may differ depending on the computer you are using 11 Confirm the contents of Copy manufacturer s files from then click OK For example when your CD ROM drive is drive D it is displayed as D English Win2K_XP ...

Page 195: ...ick Next 13 Enter a new name in Printer name if you want to change the printer name then click Next NOTE If another printer driver has already been installed in the computer the message Do you want to use this printer as the default printer appears In this case select Yes or No ...

Page 196: ...CAPT Software 14 Click Next NOTE When sharing this printer on a network select Share name and then click Next The window for entering Location and Comment is displayed Enter them as needed then click Next 15 When printing a test page click Yes then click Next ...

Page 197: ... click Continue Anyway 17 If the printer and computer are not connected turn the computer off connect the computer and printer with a USB cable and then turn them ON IMPORTANT If you are using a computer with Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall as the print server you need to configure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the client comput...

Page 198: ... connected to the computer and the printer is ON before installing the CAPT software 1 Turn the computer on and start up Windows 2000 2 Log on as a member of Administrators IMPORTANT If a Wizard appears by the Plug and Play automatic setup click Cancel and then install the CAPT software using this procedure NOTE Full Control Permission is required for the installation of the printer driver 3 From ...

Page 199: ...alling the CAPT Software 4 5 Make sure that Local printer is selected then click Next NOTE Do not select the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box 6 Select the USB port for connecting this printer and then click Next ...

Page 200: ...pplied LBP5100 User Software CD ROM into the CD ROM drive and then click Browse If CD ROM Setup appears click Exit 9 Select D English Win2K_XP Select CNAC6STK INF then click Open The CD ROM drive name is indicated as D in this manual The CD ROM drive name may differ depending on the computer you are using ...

Page 201: ...ware 4 10 Confirm the contents of Copy manufacturer s files from then click OK For example when your CD ROM drive is drive D it is displayed as D English Win2K_XP 11 Click Next 12 Enter a new name in Printer name if you want to change the printer name then click Next ...

Page 202: ... you want your Windows based programs to use this printer as the default printer appears In this case select Yes or No 13 Click Next NOTE When sharing this printer on a network select Share as and then click Next The window for entering Location and Comment is displayed Enter them as needed then click Next 14 When printing a test page click Yes then click Next ...

Page 203: ...e a dialog box will appear after printing Click OK to close the dialog box NOTE If the Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears click Yes 16 If the printer and computer are not connected turn the computer off connect the computer and printer with a USB cable and then turn them ON The installation of the printer driver is completed ...

Page 204: ...reen shots used in this section are from Windows Me 1 From the Start menu select Settings Printers to open the Printers folder Then double click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard dialog box is displayed NOTE The Add Printer Wizard dialog box can also be displayed using the following procedure Double click My Computer Control Panel Printers Add Printer For Windows Me Double click My Computer Print...

Page 205: ...4 3 Select Local printer then click Next NOTE This screen does not appear when the network settings have not been configured 4 Click Have Disk 5 Insert the supplied LBP5100 User Software CD ROM into the CD ROM drive and then click Browse If CD ROM Setup appears click Exit ...

Page 206: ...e name is indicated as D in this manual The CD ROM drive name may differ depending on the computer you are using 7 Confirm the contents of Copy manufacturer s files from then click OK For example when your CD ROM drive is drive D it is displayed as D English Win98_Me 8 Select the name of this printer for Printers then click Next ...

Page 207: ...click Next 10 Enter a new name in Printer name if you want to change the printer name NOTE If another printer driver has already been installed in the computer the message Do you want your Windows based programs to use this printer as the default printer appears In this case select Yes or No 11 Click Finish Copying files is started ...

Page 208: ...are 12 When the dialog box for completing the installation appears click OK 13 If the printer and computer are not connected turn the computer off connect the computer and printer with a USB cable and then turn them ON The installation of the printer driver is completed ...

Page 209: ...er for this printer will be created For Windows XP Server 2003 The icon for this printer is displayed in the Printers and Faxes folder Canon Printer Uninstaller is added to All Programs under the Start menu If the manuals are installed LBP5100 Online Manuals is created on the desktop and LBP5100 Online Manuals under Canon LBP5100 is added to All Programs under the Start menu ...

Page 210: ... The icon for the printer is displayed in the Printers folder Canon Printer Uninstaller is added to Programs under the Start menu If the manuals are installed LBP5100 Online Manuals is created on the desktop and LBP5100 Online Manuals under Canon LBP5100 is added to Programs under the Start menu ...

Page 211: ...d Pages NOTE Configuration Page Print is designed to be printed on A4 size paper Load A4 size paper The screen shots used in this section are from Windows XP Professional 1 Display the Printers and Faxes folder or the Printers folder For Windows 98 Me 2000 From the Start menu select Settings Printers For Windows XP Professional Server 2003 From the Start menu select Printers and Faxes For Windows ...

Page 212: ...nfiguration Page Print 3 Display the Page Setup sheet then click Display Printer Status Window to run the Printer Status Window NOTE For details on the Printer Status Window see Printer Status Window on p 5 89 4 From the Options menu select Utility Configuration Page Print ...

Page 213: ...T This is a sample of Configuration Page Print The contents may differ from the Configuration Page Print printed by your printer NOTE If Configuration Page Print is not printed properly see Chapter 7 Troubleshooting The six digit alphanumeric printed here is required for receiving service or repairs It is not required for using the printer as normal ...

Page 214: ...etwork perform the following configuration In this manual the computer directly connected to the printer is called print server and the other computers which use the printer via the network are called clients Network Environment Print Server Windows 98 Me Windows 98 Me Client Windows 98 Me Client Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 Client Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 Client Print Server Windows 2000 XP Ser...

Page 215: ... Configuration sheet then click Add 3 Select the Service icon then click Add 4 Select File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks then click OK 5 Click File and Print Sharing make sure that I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer s is selected then click OK 6 Display the Access Control sheet select Share level access control or User level access control and then click OK to re...

Page 216: ...ons For Windows 2000 From the Start menu select Settings Network and Dial up Connections For Windows Server 2003 From the Start menu select Control Panel Network Connections Local Area Connection click Properties and then proceed to Step 3 For Windows 2000 The Network and Dial up Connections folder is displayed For Windows XP The Network Connections folder is displayed 2 Right click the Local Area...

Page 217: ... settings immediately after the installation Printer sharing settings require running Network Setup Wizard to enable the sharing settings For more details see Windows online Help 1 Display the Printers and Faxes folder or the Printers folder For Windows 2000 From the Start menu select Settings Printers For Windows XP Professional Server 2003 From the Start menu select Printers and Faxes For Window...

Page 218: ... 2 Right click the icon for this printer then select Sharing from the pop up menu 3 Select Share this printer Change the share name as needed For Windows 2000 Select Shared as NOTE You can also specify the sharing settings during the local installation Do not enter blank or special characters for the share name ...

Page 219: ... 8 NOTE To update the additional driver alternate driver uninstall the printer driver used in the print server install the new printer driver and then see Print Server Settings p 4 56 and install the additional driver again 5 Select the Windows 95 98 and Me check box then click OK For Windows 2000 Select the Windows 95 or 98 check box then click OK For Windows Server 2003 Select the Windows 95 Win...

Page 220: ...k 6 Insert the supplied LBP5100 User Software CD ROM into the CD ROM drive If the Insert Disk dialog box appears click OK 7 Click Browse When your CD ROM drive is drive D select D English Win98_Me and then click OK Copying files is started 8 Click OK or Close The printer icon changes to the shared printer icon ...

Page 221: ...ice Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall as the print server you need to configure Windows Firewall to allow communication with the client computers Use the following procedure to ensure that Windows Firewall does not block this communication If you installed the CAPT software from CD ROM Setup a Warning dialog box was displayed If you clicked Yes Windows Firewall was ...

Page 222: ...cribes the procedure for installing the printer driver on a client computer There are two ways to install the printer driver local installation and download installation Local Installation See p 4 64 Installing the printer driver using the supplied CD ROM Download Installation Installing the printer driver without using the supplied CD ROM but by downloading the printer driver from the print serve...

Page 223: ...tions sheet in the Windows Firewall dialog box select the File and Printer Sharing check box and then click OK NOTE Clients can use either Windows 98 Me or Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 If your print server is Windows 98 Me you cannot download and install the driver on Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 The screen shots used in this section are from Windows XP Professional Installing from CD ROM Setup 1 In...

Page 224: ...mputer by Sharing the Printer on a Network 2 Click Easy Installation or Custom Installation Easy Installation allows you to install the printer driver and the instruction manuals simultaneously If you do not install the manuals select Custom Installation 3 Click Install ...

Page 225: ...ironment Printing from a Network Computer by Sharing the Printer on a Network 4 If you selected Custom Installation in Step 2 clear the Online Manuals check box and then click Install 4 Confirm the contents then click Yes 5 Click Next ...

Page 226: ...etting Up the Printing Environment 4 Printing from a Network Computer by Sharing the Printer on a Network 6 Select Manually Set Port to Install then click Next 7 Click Add Port 8 Select Network then click OK ...

Page 227: ...rinting from a Network Computer by Sharing the Printer on a Network 4 9 Select the icon for the shared printer in the print server then click OK 10 Select whether or not to use this printer as the default printer then click Next 11 Click Start ...

Page 228: ...yed Click No Select Yes only when the computer on which you are currently installing the printer driver is to be used as a print server 12 The message Installation cannot be stopped once it starts Do you want to continue appears Click Yes Installation of the printer driver starts NOTE Depending on the system environment it may take a long time to complete the installation 13 If Easy Installation i...

Page 229: ... Restart Computer Now Recommended check box then click Restart Windows restarts IMPORTANT If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall on the client computers configure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the print server If you do not clear the block the printer status may not be displayed properly in the Printer Status Window an...

Page 230: ...elect Settings Printers For Windows XP Professional Server 2003 From the Start menu select Printers and Faxes For Windows XP Home Edition From the Start menu select Control Panel and then click Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes 2 Display the Add Printer Wizard dialog box For Windows 98 Me 2000 Double click Add Printer For Windows XP Professional Home Edition Click Add a printer For Wi...

Page 231: ... a Network 4 4 Select A network printer or a printer attached to another computer then click Next For Windows 98 Me 2000 Select Network printer then click Next 5 Select Connect to this printer or to browse for a printer select this option and click Next then click Next For Windows 98 Me click Browse ...

Page 232: ...ws 98 Me Proceed to Step 8 NOTE If you are using Windows XP Server 2003 and the Connect to Printer dialog box appears follow the directions in the message When specifying the path to the network using directly specify it as the print sever name the computer name of the print server the printer name 7 Select whether or not to use this printer as the default printer then click Next ...

Page 233: ...wall to unblock communication with the print server If you do not clear the block the printer status may not be displayed properly in the Printer Status Window and some of the printer functions may not operate properly See p 9 14 Installing from Windows Explorer 1 From the Start menu select All Programs Accessories Windows Explorer For Windows Me 2000 From the Start menu select Programs Accessorie...

Page 234: ...r the printer into the Printers and Faxes folder or Printers folder 3 Follow the instructions on the screen IMPORTANT If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall on the client computers configure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the print server If you do not clear the block the printer status may not be displayed properly in ...

Page 235: ...llation If the manuals are installed the installed manuals also can be uninstalled by uninstalling the CAPT software using the Uninstaller If you are using a computer with Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall the printer is registered in the Exceptions sheet in the Windows Firewall dialog box When you uninstall the CAPT software using the uninstaller...

Page 236: ...ot on the list in the Delete Printer dialog box you can delete the file and information related to this printer by clicking Delete 4 Click Yes When the printer is used as a shared printer the following screen appears Confirm the contents of the message and then click Yes if you want to uninstall the printer driver Uninstallation starts Please wait a moment ...

Page 237: ...4 78 Setting Up the Printing Environment Uninstalling the CAPT Software 4 5 Click Exit NOTE If the CAPT software cannot be uninstalled see When Uninstallation Fails on p 7 43 ...

Page 238: ...rk Printing 5 53 Printing Borders and Printing Date 5 55 Selecting a Print Style 5 57 Printing with a Gutter 5 59 Specifying the Paper Output Method 5 60 Printing with Upper Left of Sheet as Starting Point 5 61 Printing with the Data 180 Degrees Rotated 5 63 Smoothing Out Rough Textured Images 5 64 Printing with Toner Density Adjusted 5 66 Color Settings 5 67 Specifying the Brightness and Contrast...

Page 239: ...nuals 5 88 Printer Status Window 5 89 Functions on the Printer Status Window 5 90 Displaying the Printer Status Window 5 92 Preferences Menu 5 94 Consumables Counters Menu 5 95 Utility Menu 5 96 Device Settings Menu 5 96 Refresh 5 97 Resolve Error 5 97 Displaying Printer Status When Using a Print Server 5 98 ...

Page 240: ...d Faxes folder or the Printers folder For Windows 98 Me 2000 From the Start menu select Settings Printers For Windows XP Professional Server 2003 From the Start menu select Printers and Faxes For Windows XP Home Edition From the Start menu select Control Panel and then click Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes 2 Select the icon for this printer then select Properties from the File menu ...

Page 241: ...isplay the Device Settings for Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 or Configuration for Windows 98 Me sheet then specify the settings for Paper Source Options NOTE You can also obtain the printer status such as the paper feeder automatically by clicking Get Device Status 4 Click OK ...

Page 242: ...king Adobe Reader 7 0 as an example 1 Load paper in the paper cassette or manual feed slot NOTE For details on the procedure for loading paper see Chapter 3 Loading and Outputting Paper 2 Open the PDF file to print with Adobe Reader and then select Print Setup from the File menu 3 Specify the paper size of the document and the printing orientation then click OK 4 Select Print from the File menu Th...

Page 243: ...er for Name or Printer Name and then specify the printing preferences NOTE The printer name displayed in this dialog box can be changed in the Printers and Faxes folder the Printers folder for Windows 98 Me 2000 6 If you want to specify more detailed printing preferences click Properties ...

Page 244: ...the currently opened file Check the contents of the Document Properties dialog box each time you print In particular it is recommended that you confirm the contents of the Page Setup sheet and the Paper Source sheet The default settings for all files can be configured using the following dialog box For Windows 98 Me Open the Printer Properties dialog box from the Printers folder See Displaying the...

Page 245: ...an when General is selected 9 Click OK The Print dialog box reappears 10 Click OK The printer starts printing NOTE If you have any problems with printing see Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Using the Various Printing Functions See p 5 18 describes how to use the various functions of the printer and printer driver By specifying the settings for the printer and printer driver for each job you can make the...

Page 246: ...r the Printers folder you can specify various settings for the printer and add the frequently used options as Profiles NOTE Full Control Permission is required to specify the settings for the Printers and Faxes folder or the Printers folder If you cannot display the Document Properties dialog box from the Printers and Faxes folder or the Printers folder display the dialog box from the application ...

Page 247: ...5 10 Printing a Document 5 Specifying the Printing Preferences 2 Confirm the printer name then click Properties The Document Properties dialog box is displayed ...

Page 248: ...s folder For Windows 2000 From the Start menu select Settings Printers For Windows XP Professional Server 2003 From the Start menu select Printers and Faxes For Windows XP Home Edition From the Start menu select Control Panel and then click Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes 2 Select the icon for this printer then select Printing Preferences from the File menu The Document Properties d...

Page 249: ...om the Printers and Faxes Folder or the Printers Folder 1 Display the Printers and Faxes folder or the Printers folder For Windows 2000 From the Start menu select Settings Printers For Windows XP Professional Server 2003 From the Start menu select Printers and Faxes For Windows XP Home Edition From the Start menu select Control Panel and then click Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes 2 ...

Page 250: ...you can specify various settings for the printer and default values for all jobs NOTE The Configuration sheet that allows you to specify various settings for the printer can be displayed only by using the procedure described in Displaying the Printer Properties Dialog Box from the Printers Folder See p 5 15 Displaying the Document Properties Dialog Box from an Application This section describes th...

Page 251: ...5 14 Printing a Document 5 Specifying the Printing Preferences 2 Select the name of this printer for Name or Printer Name and then click Properties The Document Properties dialog box is displayed ...

Page 252: ...Folder 1 From the Start menu select Settings Printers 2 Select the icon for this printer then select Properties from the File menu The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed NOTE The Printer Properties dialog box can also be displayed by right clicking the icon for this printer and selecting Properties from the pop up menu ...

Page 253: ...Status Window For details on methods for displaying the Printer Status Window see Displaying the Printer Status Window on p 5 92 2 When deleting or pausing the job click the Pause Job button in the Current Print Job tab or My Job Operation tab The following message is displayed and the My Job Operation tab is selected on the top by clicking the Pause Job button in the Current Print Job tab ...

Page 254: ... for the desired operation from among the Job Operation buttons Deleting a Job Click Delete Job Pausing a Job Click Pause Job Resuming the Job Click Resume Job NOTE You cannot control another user s job For more details see Displaying Printer Status When Using a Print Server on p 5 98 ...

Page 255: ...variety of ways by using the printer driver as follows Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet See p 5 48 Multiple pages can be printed on one sheet of paper Scaling Print Output See p 5 50 Specify this option when A4 size data is reduced in size and printed on B5 size paper or B5 size data is enlarged and printed on A4 size paper You can specify an arbitrary scaling ...

Page 256: ... it out on multiple sheets of paper You can join these printouts together to make one large poster Watermark Printing See p 5 53 You can superimpose watermarks such as COPY DRAFT etc over the documents created by an application Printing Borders and Printing Date See p 5 55 You can print with borders printing date and or page numbers etc ...

Page 257: ...d ready to be bound into a booklet Therefore 4 pages in total are printed on a single sheet of paper For example when making a booklet of 12 pages 3 sheets are used in total since 2 pages are printed on each side of paper To make a booklet you only have to fold the printouts into two and bind them The booklet printing function arranges the page order so that the pages are aligned properly when the...

Page 258: ...uts of a complete job are collated For example if you are printing three copies of a 3 page document printouts of a complete job are collated arranged in this page order 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 Print with Upper Left of Sheet as Starting Point See p 5 61 Since printing is usually performed with the upper left 5 mm 10 mm for envelopes margin within the printable area of a sheet as the starting point a cer...

Page 259: ...ul for printing envelopes and Index Card size media that can be fed only in specific orientations Smoothing Out Rough Textured Images See p 5 64 Specify this option when printing by smoothing out this kind of low resolution image data Printing with Toner Density Adjusted See p 5 66 You can print with the toner density of each color black yellow magenta and cyan adjusted C M Y K C M Y K ...

Page 260: ...ious Printing Functions Color Settings See p 5 67 You can perform color printing with the colors originally specified Specifying the Brightness and Contrast See p 5 69 You can perform color printing with the brightness and contrast specified ...

Page 261: ...y See p 5 71 You can print an adjusted color sample after specifying the settings in the Color Adjustment sheet Editing Jobs with PageComposer See p 5 76 You can combine two jobs into one and change the job settings for the combined job You can edit a job in another application You can also preview the job JobA JobB Job ...

Page 262: ...For Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 Document Properties Dialog Box Page Setup Sheet Finishing Sheet Paper Source Sheet Quality Sheet Printer Properties Dialog Box General Sheet Sharing Sheet Ports Sheet Advanced Sheet Color Management Sheet Security Sheet Device Settings Sheet Profile Sheet NOTE The General Sharing Ports Advanced Color Management Security sheets in the Printer Properties dialog box ar...

Page 263: ...roperties dialog box are displayed by Windows For details on these sheets see Windows Help Page Setup Sheet The Page Setup sheet allows you to specify the following printing preferences Setting Button Contents Page Size You can select the paper size of the document created by an application Output Size You can specify the actual paper size to be printed Copies You can specify the number of copies ...

Page 264: ...single page image and print it out on multiple sheets of paper You can join these printouts together to make one large poster Page Order You can specify the page order layout for printing when Page Layout is set to N Pages per Sheet N 2 4 6 8 9 16 Manual Scaling See p 5 51 Selecting this check box allows you to enter the value for scaling the printed document manually Watermark See p 5 53 You can ...

Page 265: ... standard paper sizes and Custom Name Fixed These standard paper sizes and Custom Name Fixed cannot be deleted Name of Custom Paper Size You can enter the name of the custom paper size to be added Unit Specify the unit Millimeter or Inch to be used when setting the custom paper size Paper Size Specify the height and width of the custom paper size Height Width Specify the custom paper size in portr...

Page 266: ...d by default These provided watermarks cannot be deleted Add Allows you to add and specify a new watermark in the Edit Watermark dialog box Up to 50 watermarks can be added Delete Deletes the watermark selected in Watermark List However you cannot delete the default watermarks Name You can enter the name for the added watermark to be displayed in Watermark in the Page Setup sheet Text Enter the ch...

Page 267: ...in the Page Options dialog box This dialog box allows you to specify the font for printing date and page number Setting Button Contents Edging You can select the type of edging to print as a border When a border is applied the original print data will be reduced slightly in size to make room for the border Print Date You can print the date Print User Name You can print a user name that is register...

Page 268: ...select the print style 1 sided Printing 2 sided Printing or Booklet Printing Booklet Displays a dialog box for Booklet Printing Print in Different Orientations When there are data of different orientations in a job select the Print in Different Orientations check box and specify the settings for Paper Alignment or Gutter Click Details to specify the settings Details Displays a dialog box for detai...

Page 269: ...e p 5 60 Specify the paper output method Finishing Details Displays the Finishing Details dialog box for specifying the finishing details and print mode appropriate to the paper Setting Button Contents Booklet Printing Method Specify the unit for Booklet Printing printing all pages at once or by dividing into several portions Specify Booklet Gutter Select this check box when specifying the gutter ...

Page 270: ... dialog box allows you to specify the width of the gutter and image processing method Setting Button Contents Paper Alignment You can select the pattern of Paper Alignment when printing in different orientations Gutter When a value is specified a margin of white space is created on one side of the printed paper This margin is called Gutter The gutter is useful when binding pages Valid values for G...

Page 271: ...tion of the page image is adjusted to make room for the gutter At this point you can select whether to reduce the size of the image to fit the remaining space Setting Button Contents Paper Size Override Specify this option when Letter size pages are printed on A4 size paper or A4 size pages are printed on Letter size paper Print with Upper Left of Sheet as Starting Point See p 5 61 1 Since printin...

Page 272: ...essage Specified Paper Different from Set Paper appears in the Printer Status Window and the job is paused when the paper size specified in Output Size in the Page Setup sheet is different from the paper size specified in the Register Paper Size in Cassettes dialog box in the Printer Status Window on printing from the paper cassette When printing on paper of the size specified in Output Size load ...

Page 273: ... Contents Special Print Mode Print quality may deteriorate depending on the type of paper being used or the operating environment of the printer Special Print Mode provides a number of settings for solving problems related to printing quality EMF Spooling Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 only Specify whether the print data is spooled in EMF meta file format Print Last Page in 1 sided Mode when 2 sided ...

Page 274: ...r is installed Feeds paper from the selected paper source The following types of paper can be loaded in each paper source Plain paper 60 90 g m2 Heavy paper 91 163 g m2 Envelope Label Transparency When printing heavy paper transparencies or labels from the paper cassette select Cassette 1 or Cassette 2 When Auto is selected paper cannot be fed from the paper cassette Paper Type You can specify the...

Page 275: ... Custom Settings dialog box Color Mode Specifies whether to perform color printing or black and white printing Manual Color Settings See p 5 67 Select this check box when customizing colors To specify the colors in detail click Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box Color Settings See p 5 67 After selecting the Manual Color Settings check box click this button to customize colors ...

Page 276: ...printed images can look rough or jagged Specify this option when printing by smoothing out this kind of low resolution image data Toner Density See p 5 66 Adjusts the toner density for the print data Toner Save The toner save mode is used to print a test page By using the toner save mode you can print by thinning out the print data Use Pure Black Specifies whether to perform gray compensation Gray...

Page 277: ...y When printing without using the toner save mode When printing using the toner save mode Color Settings Dialog Box The following dialog box is displayed by clicking Color Settings This dialog box has the Color Adjustment sheet and the Matching sheet Color Adjustment Sheet This sheet allows you to adjust color brightness and contrast for printing ...

Page 278: ...e to side or up and down Adjusted Position Adjusted Position shows the X horizontal and Y vertical position of Preview Image after adjustment Brightness See p 5 69 You can adjust the brightness for the print data Contrast See p 5 69 You can adjust the contrast for the print data Setting Button Contents Matching Mode You can specify the method for color correction Application Color Matching Priorit...

Page 279: ...er are lighter than those in the original image such as photographs that have not yet been scanned diagrams charts or graphics created on the monitor or when you want to change the brightness of colors Use CanoFine Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 only Select this option when using CanoFine CanoFine is the function that is used to print bitmap data finely correcting it automatically The images shot by ...

Page 280: ... computer When Spooling at Host is not performed in the computer some options become disabled You can select either Auto or Disabled When Auto is selected the spooling status is automatically determined by the printer settings Show Icon in the Taskbar When this check box is selected an icon for displaying the Printer Status Window appears in the taskbar on the lower right of the screen To display ...

Page 281: ...le List However you cannot delete the default Profiles Import Imports a Profile saved as a file and adds it to Profile List Export Exports the selected Profile in Profile List as a file However you cannot export a default Profile Define Document Property By using the two check boxes specify the operations of Profiles that will be permitted in the Document Properties dialog box Allow Profile Select...

Page 282: ... by clicking Add or Edit This dialog box allows you to enter Name Icon Comment and the printing preferences for the newly added Profile or the one that you want to edit Setting Button Contents Name You can enter the name for the Profile Icon You can select the icon for the Profile Comment You can enter the comment for the Profile ...

Page 283: ...Printing only and Color Mode Left clicking the edge of the document image allows you to specify Binding Location The setting for Page Layout changes successively among 1 Page per Sheet 2 Pages per Sheet and 4 Pages per Sheet by repeatedly left clicking within the document image Right clicking on Preview selects 1 Page per Sheet 1 sided 2 Pages per Sheet 1 sided 4 Pages per Sheet 1 sided 1 Page per...

Page 284: ...review specifies the paper source If you want to switch the paper source automatically according to the size or type of paper left click Auto on the lower right on Preview Also right clicking on Preview specifies Finishing If Paper Selection is set to Different for First Others and Last Different for First Second Others and Last or Different for Cover and Others you can specify the paper source fo...

Page 285: ...sheet of paper 1 If you are using Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 display the Device Settings sheet and then make sure that Spooling at Host is set to Auto 2 Display the Page Setup sheet then select the number of the pages to be printed on one sheet from Page Layout The number of pages that can be selected is 1 2 4 6 8 9 or 16 Pages per Sheet ...

Page 286: ...or 16 Pages per Sheet Page Order appears Specify how the pages are aligned NOTE The options under the Page Order pull down menu differ depending on the paper orientation or the number of pages to be printed on one sheet 4 Confirm the settings then click OK 5 Click OK or Print The printer starts printing ...

Page 287: ...rom each other the scale factor is adjusted automatically The scale factor can also be specified manually You can specify from 25 to 200 Scaling a Document Automatically 1 Display the Page Setup sheet then specify the page size in Page Size 2 Specify the paper size in Output Size 3 Confirm the settings then click OK The scaling will be set automatically according to the sizes specified in Page Siz...

Page 288: ...ctions Scaling a Document Manually 1 Display the Page Setup sheet then specify the page size in Page Size 2 Specify the paper size in Output Size 3 Select the Manual Scaling check box then specify the value in the spin box 4 Confirm the settings then click OK ...

Page 289: ...together to make one large poster 1 If you are using Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 display the Device Settings sheet and then make sure that Spooling at Host is set to Auto 2 Display the Page Setup sheet then select Poster N x N N 2 3 4 from Page Layout A layout image of the printed paper appears on Preview 3 Confirm the settings then click OK 4 Click OK or Print The printer starts printing ...

Page 290: ...rmarks or edit the already registered watermarks by clicking Edit Watermark in the Page Setup sheet Watermark Printing 1 If you are using Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 display the Device Settings sheet and then make sure that Spooling at Host is set to Auto 2 Display the Page Setup sheet select the Watermark check box and then select the watermark to print with the document from the drop down list o...

Page 291: ... Watermarks 1 If you are using Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 display the Device Settings sheet and then make sure that Spooling at Host is set to Auto 2 Display the Page Setup sheet select the Watermark check box and then click Edit Watermark 3 Specify the options as needed ...

Page 292: ... When adding a new watermark click Add You cannot change the settings for the default watermarks 4 Confirm the settings then click OK The Page Setup sheet reappears Printing Borders and Printing Date You can print with borders printing date and or page numbers 1 If you are using Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 display the Device Settings sheet and then make sure that Spooling at Host is set to Auto 2 ...

Page 293: ... more details on the settings see Various Pages in the Printer Driver p 5 25 or Online Help For details on methods for displaying Online Help see How to Use Online Help on p 5 79 4 Confirm the settings then click OK The Page Setup sheet reappears 5 Click OK 6 Click OK or Print The printer starts printing ...

Page 294: ...he Device Settings sheet 1 Display the Finishing sheet and select any one of 1 sided Printing 2 sided Printing or Booklet Printing for Print Style 1 sided Printing Prints on one side of paper 2 sided Printing Prints on both sides of paper Booklet Printing Prints booklets Booklet printing involves printing 2 pages on both sides of a sheet of paper in the appropriate order so that the printouts beco...

Page 295: ... as needed NOTE For more details on the settings see Various Pages in the Printer Driver p 5 25 or Online Help For details on methods for displaying Online Help see How to Use Online Help on p 5 79 3 Confirm the settings then click OK The Finishing sheet reappears 4 Confirm the settings then click OK 5 Click OK or Print The printer starts printing ...

Page 296: ...for the gutter At this point you can select whether to reduce the size of the image to fit the remaining space 1 Display the Finishing sheet specify the edge on which the gutter is to be located in Binding Location and then click Gutter 2 Specify the options as needed NOTE For more details on the settings see Various Pages in the Printer Driver p 5 25 or Online Help For details on methods for disp...

Page 297: ... in Finishing in the Finishing sheet Off Printouts of a complete job are grouped For example if you are printing three copies of a 3 page document printouts of a complete job are grouped arranged in this page order 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 Collate Printouts of a complete job are collated For example if you are printing three copies of a 3 page document printouts of a complete job are collated arranged in...

Page 298: ...as the starting point a certain portion lower right may be missing when printing data with no margin In this case you can print with the upper left 0 mm margin as the starting point by selecting the check box IMPORTANT The edge of paper may be missing partly or optimum print quality may not be obtained depending on the print data to be printed The function of Print with Upper Left of Sheet as Star...

Page 299: ...ng the Various Printing Functions 2 Select the Print with Upper Left of Sheet as Starting Point check box 3 Confirm the settings then click OK The Finishing sheet reappears 4 Click OK 5 Click OK or Print The printer starts printing ...

Page 300: ...e image 180 degrees rotated This option is useful for printing envelopes and Index Card size media that can be fed only in specific orientations 1 Display the Finishing sheet then click Finishing Details 2 Select the Rotate Print Data 180 Degrees check box 3 Confirm the settings then click OK The Finishing sheet reappears ...

Page 301: ...arts printing Smoothing Out Rough Textured Images When image data such as photographic images are enlarged in size in an application and printed the printed images can look rough or jagged You can print this kind of low resolution image data with smoothing it out 1 Display the Quality sheet then click Settings ...

Page 302: ...Document 5 Using the Various Printing Functions 2 Select the Enable Image Correction check box 3 Confirm the settings then click OK The Quality sheet reappears 4 Click OK 5 Click OK or Print The printer starts printing ...

Page 303: ...n print with the toner density of each color black yellow magenta and cyan adjusted 1 Display the Quality sheet then click Settings 2 Adjust the toner density by dragging the Toner Density slider of each color from side to side Move the slider to the right to make it darker and to the left to make it lighter ...

Page 304: ...ied 1 Display the Quality sheet select the Manual Color Settings check box and then click Color Settings 2 Display the Color Adjustment sheet then adjust the colors by moving the Preview Image at the center of Adjustment Grid from side to side or up and down When Preview Image is in the center the image has not been adjusted There are three methods to adjust it as follows Clicking the buttons of e...

Page 305: ...ed on Adjustment Grid Dragging Preview Image in the center onto the desired color 3 Confirm the settings then click OK The Quality sheet reappears If you are using Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 you can print an adjusted color sample For more details see Printing a Color Sample Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 only on p 5 71 ...

Page 306: ...arious Printing Functions Specifying the Brightness and Contrast You can perform color printing with the brightness and contrast specified 1 Display the Quality sheet select the Manual Color Settings check box and then click Color Settings ...

Page 307: ... make it lighter and to the left to make it darker Move the Contrast slider to the right to make it higher and to the left to make it lower 3 Confirm the settings then click OK The Quality sheet reappears If you are using Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 you can print a sample after adjusting the brightness and contrast For more details see Printing a Color Sample Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 only on p ...

Page 308: ...directions This is useful to adjust the colors on the printed paper 1 If you are using Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 display the Device Settings sheet and then make sure that Spooling at Host is set to Auto 2 Display the Quality sheet select the Manual Color Settings check box and then select the Print Color Sample check box When printing a sample after adjusting the brightness or contrast set Color...

Page 309: ...ettings using the following options in the Quality sheet Custom Settings dialog box cannot be added as a Profile Color Halftones B W Halftones Use Pure Black Prioritize Printing of Colored Lines and Text NOTE For Windows 98 Me up to 50 Profiles can be added To make it possible to add up to 50 Profiles for each user account double click My Computer Control Panel Passwords to display the User Profil...

Page 310: ...per Source and Quality sheets specify the printer settings that you want to add 2 Click Add Profile 3 Enter the name of the Profile in Name Icon allows you to select the icon for the Profile Enter any comments in Comment as needed NOTE You can enter up to 31 characters for Name and up to 255 characters for Comment ...

Page 311: ...ious Printing Functions Confirming the Printer Settings Click View Settings When OK is clicked the Add Profile dialog box reappears 4 Click OK The Properties dialog box reappears Make sure that the name of the added Profile is in Profile List ...

Page 312: ...ormation or delete it from Profile List 1 Click Edit Profile 2 Edit information about the Profiles Editing a Profile You can change the settings for Name Icon and Comment By clicking or you can change the order of the selected Profile When Import is clicked information about the Profiles is imported from the previously saved file ...

Page 313: ... even if the Profiles is changed Deleting a Profile When Delete is clicked the Profile is deleted from the list IMPORTANT You can delete only custom Profiles You cannot delete the default Profiles Also you cannot delete the Profile currently selected in each sheet Editing Jobs with PageComposer You can combine two jobs into one and change the job settings for the combined job You can edit a job in...

Page 314: ...us Printing Functions 2 The message that informs you that the output method is going to be switched to the Edit and Preview mode is displayed Click OK 3 Specify the printing preferences in each sheet then click OK The Print dialog box reappears ...

Page 315: ...1 to 4 for the jobs that you want to edit 6 Edit the jobs on the list in the Canon PageComposer dialog box NOTE For more details on the setting procedures for the Canon PageComposer dialog box see Help for Canon PageComposer When the Edit and Preview mode is selected in the Printer Properties dialog box and Lock is set the Canon PageComposer dialog box appears each time you print ...

Page 316: ...Online Help using the following procedure to see the instructions in it Displaying Online Help on the Options Displayed on the Screen There are three methods to display Online Help on the windows of the printer driver or the Printer Status Window Right click the item of which you want to display Online Help then click What s This from the pop up menu ...

Page 317: ... want to display Help then click it Press the TAB key on your keyboard to select the item of which you want to display Help then press the F1 key Displaying Online Help on the Operation Procedures Display the procedures for operating the printer driver or the Printer Status Window using the following procedure 1 Click Help ...

Page 318: ...5 81 Printing a Document 5 How to Use Online Help 2 Click Contents 3 Double click the title of which you want to know the operation procedure ...

Page 319: ...nline Help Retrieving the Option about Which You Want to Know with Keywords and Displaying its Online Help Retrieve the option about which you want to know with keywords and display its Online Help using the following procedure 1 Click Help ...

Page 320: ...5 83 Printing a Document 5 How to Use Online Help 2 Click Index 3 Enter the keyword to display the option about which you want to know ...

Page 321: ...e option about which you want to know NOTE Depending on your operating system a list of words created automatically may be displayed on Find You can also display Online Help by selecting a word that is related to the option about which you want to know from the displayed word list ...

Page 322: ...inter on the computer using the following procedure 1 Insert the supplied LBP5100 User Software CD ROM into the CD ROM drive If the CD ROM is already in the drive eject the disk and re insert it into the drive IMPORTANT If CD ROM Setup does not appear select Run from the Start menu enter D English MInst exe and then click OK The CD ROM drive name is indicated as D in this manual The CD ROM drive n...

Page 323: ...5 86 Printing a Document 5 Manuals 3 Clear the Printer Driver check box then click Install 4 Confirm the contents then click Yes Installation of the instruction manuals starts ...

Page 324: ...k Next 6 Click Exit The installation of the manuals is completed To see the manuals double click LBP5100 Online Manuals created on the desktop to display respective manuals or select Canon LBP5100 LBP5100 Online Manuals added to All Programs Programs for Windows 98 Me 2000 under the Start menu ...

Page 325: ...em Program Files Canon LBP5100 Manuals folder For Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 Documents and Settings All Users Start Menu Programs Canon LBP5100 folder For Windows 98 Me WINDOWS Start Menu Programs Canon LBP5100 folder Desktop LBP5100 Online Manuals Shortcut for Index pdf IMPORTANT If the manuals are installed on Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 logged on by a user who is a member of Administrators the...

Page 326: ... the Printer Status Window You can check the contents and remedies for the problem when an error has occurred in the printer or printing is not performed See p 7 20 You can delete or pause a job See p 5 16 You can check the amount of toner remaining See p 5 95 You can register the size of paper to be loaded in the paper cassette See p 3 17 You can check information the user name document name etc ...

Page 327: ...job by selecting Resolve Error The current job for which you have no access permission is grayed out Options Menu Allows you to change the preferences for the Printer Status Window and perform calibration of the printer Help Menu Allows you to search for the desired items using keywords and displays About the version information of the Printer Status Window Refresh Button Message Area Auxiliary Re...

Page 328: ...s Refresh Button Obtains the printer status and refreshes the Printer Status Window display Resolve Error Button Allows you to resume a job when the job is paused for some reason Current Print Job Tab Progress Bar Indicates the progress of the current job by showing the number of printed pages or changing the background color Pause Job Button Pauses the job temporarily Job Information Area Display...

Page 329: ...Printer Status Window in locations such as in the Page Setup sheet in the Document Properties dialog box Display the Printer Properties dialog box and display the Configuration Device Settings sheet and then select the Show Icon in the Taskbar check box The icon for the Printer Status Window is displayed in the Windows taskbar Click the icon then click the printer name to run it ...

Page 330: ...e screen When a print job starts Runs 2 with the window minimized 1 Does not change Does not change When a print job finishes Exits automatically 2 Does not change Does not change During idling When an error occurs Does not change Blinks with the window minimized 1 Does not change When an error is solved Does not change Stops blinking with the window minimized 1 Does not change During printing Whe...

Page 331: ...ors Occur See Preferences Menu on p 5 94 Preferences Menu The Preferences menu allows you to select a method for displaying the Printer Status Window automatically specify the sound settings and make the Printer Status Window monitor the printer status For more details on each setting see Online Help For details on methods for displaying Online Help see How to Use Online Help on p 5 79 1 Select Pr...

Page 332: ...essages other than error messages such as the messages indicating that the printer s consumables need to be replaced Consumables Counters Menu Select Consumables Counters from the Options menu to display the Consumables Counters dialog box In the Consumables Counters dialog box icons and messages that indicate life of toner cartridges of each color and the number of total printed pages are display...

Page 333: ... or the TCP IP settings For more details see Chapter 4 Troubleshooting in Network Guide Device Settings Menu You can specify the settings related to the printer such as specifying the size of the paper in the paper cassette sleep settings and the settings for calibration Register Paper Size in Cassettes Specifies the size of the paper loaded in the paper cassette For more details see Loading Plain...

Page 334: ... software for the network environment In this case connect the printer and computer with the USB cable install the printer driver and then specify the network settings in this dialog box in advance For more details see Network Guide Assisting Print Settings You can specify the method for printing data that contains both color pages and black and white pages and for handling the printer when vertic...

Page 335: ... Status of the Print Server Displaying the Printer Status Window and Job Operation 1 The My Job Operation tab is displayed by clicking the Pause Job button 2 If any job is printed by the computer as the print server the job is displayed Plays a sound If the print server is running Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 the status is not displayed when no one is logged on Printing is possible Current Print Jo...

Page 336: ...d by the print server NOTE To display the printer status when printing a job over the network a network environment that uses one of the following protocols is required TCP IP NetBEUI Current Print Job Tab My Job Operation Tab Job Operation Job Information Area Pause Job Button Job Information Area Job Operation Buttons Displays the first job on the print server When your job is displayed in Job I...

Page 337: ...5 100 Printing a Document 5 Printer Status Window ...

Page 338: ...for Handling Toner Cartridges 6 13 Storing Toner Cartridges 6 15 Calibrating the Printer 6 16 Performing Calibration Manually 6 16 Performing Calibration Automatically at the Designated Time 6 17 Performing Calibration Automatically 6 19 Specifying Whether Calibration Should Be Prioritized 6 20 Cleaning the Fixing Roller 6 22 Cleaning the Static Charge Eliminator 6 24 Cleaning the Outside of the P...

Page 339: ...me etc or used toner cartridges that have reached their lifetime may have been inserted Continuing to use these cartridges may cause a malfunction so replacing these cartridges with new cartridges is recommended For details check the Consumables Counters dialog When a toner cartridge has reached the end of its life The printer stops printing You can continue printing by clicking the Resolve Error ...

Page 340: ... approx 2 000 pages Cartridge 707 Cyan approx 2 000 pages Depending on the printing preferences or printing environment such as the intermittency of printing paper types and paper sizes the number of pages you can print may be half this number Even when the toner consumption is low due to low printing ratio printing of the expected number of print pages may not be able to be achieved Also if you p...

Page 341: ...irty your hands or clothing If they become dirty wash them immediately with cold water Washing with warm water will set the toner and make it impossible to remove the toner stains IMPORTANT Dispose of the packing materials according to local regulations Be sure to use only the toner cartridges designed for this printer NOTE For details on how to handle a toner cartridge see Precautions for Handlin...

Page 342: ... from the top as shown in the figure 2 Place paper A4 size paper is recommended on the transfer belt of the ETB unit A as shown in the figure so that the paper is not shifted IMPORTANT When installing or removing the toner cartridges be sure to place paper on the transfer belt of the ETB unit to protect the belt Black Yellow Cyan Magenta A ...

Page 343: ... transfer belt A of the ETB unit The transfer belt of the ETB unit is supplied with a function that cleans itself therefore do not clean the belt even when the toner is on it If the ETB unit is broken or transfer belt is damaged this may result in misfeeds or deterioration in print quality A A ...

Page 344: ...place by the blue tabs on the both sides pull it horizontally Holding the toner cartridge with your both hands firmly pull it out so that you do not touch the transfer belt of the ETB unit IMPORTANT Do not touch the high voltage contact A shown in the figure as this may result in damage to the printer A ...

Page 345: ... to open the protective bag so as not to damage the toner cartridge IMPORTANT Keep the protective bag for the toner cartridge It may be required after taking out the toner cartridge for printer maintenance 5 Hold the toner cartridge as shown in the figure shake it gently 5 or 6 times to evenly distribute the toner inside the cartridge IMPORTANT If toner is not distributed evenly this may result in...

Page 346: ... long gently b b b b while supporting the toner cartridge Remove the sealing tape by hooking your fingers into the tab and pulling it out straight in the direction of the arrow CAUTION If the sealing tape is pulled out forcefully or stopped at midpoint toner may spill out If the toner gets into your eyes or mouth wash them immediately with cold water and immediately consult a physician IMPORTANT D...

Page 347: ... the toner cartridge If any tape remains in the toner cartridge this may result in poor print quality When pulling out the sealing tape be careful not to hold the drum protective shutter A with your hands 7 Hold the toner cartridge properly with the arrowed side facing up as shown in the figure A ...

Page 348: ...oth hands and install it into the printer Align A of the toner cartridge that you want to replace with the slots B to which the label of the same color is attached then insert the cartridge until it stops IMPORTANT Be sure to install the toner cartridge by pushing it firmly If the toner cartridges are not installed firmly this may result in deterioration in print quality B A A B ...

Page 349: ... Holding the opening of the front cover close it gently CAUTION When closing the front cover be careful not to catch your fingers IMPORTANT If you cannot close the front cover check if the toner cartridge is installed properly If you try to close the front cover forcefully this may result in damage to the printer Do not leave the front cover open for a long time after installing the toner cartridg...

Page 350: ...our hands or clothing If they become dirty wash them immediately with cold water Washing with warm water will set the toner and make it impossible to remove the toner stains IMPORTANT When you take the toner cartridge out of the printer for servicing the printer place the toner cartridge into the original protective bag or wrap it with a thick cloth immediately When replacing a toner cartridge be ...

Page 351: ...the toner cartridge memory D or bring it near a magnetic field This may result in damage to the cartridge When handling a toner cartridge hold it properly as shown in the figure and handle it with the arrowed side facing up Do not place it vertically or upside down D ...

Page 352: ...dy to be used When you take the toner cartridge out of the printer for servicing the printer or other purposes place the toner cartridge into the original protective bag or wrap it with a thick cloth immediately Do not place it vertically or upside down Store the toner cartridge in the same orientation as when installed in the printer Do not store the toner cartridge in a place exposed to direct s...

Page 353: ... from the computer or when the printer status remains as it is longer than the fixed period or whether calibration should be prioritized immediately after the printer is turned ON or when calibration needs to be performed for some reason IMPORTANT If you perform calibration frequently this may affect the life of the toner cartridges NOTE Calibration takes approximately 150 seconds Performing Calib...

Page 354: ...matically at the designated time using the following procedure IMPORTANT When the printer is under any of the following status calibration is not performed even if the specified time has come During printing Calibration is performed after the print job finishes However calibration is also performed when approximately 150 pages are printed Within 30 minutes after performing calibration last time Ca...

Page 355: ...ng the Printer Status Window see Displaying the Printer Status Window on p 5 92 2 From the Options menu in the Printer Status Window select Device Settings Calibration Settings 3 Select the Use Periodical Calibration Timer check box in the Calibration Settings dialog box then specify the time to perform calibration in Time ...

Page 356: ...lowing procedure First calibration is performed in an hour and then another calibration is performed in four hours calibration is not performed anymore afterward IMPORTANT The printer does not perform automatic calibration while it is in the sleep state 1 Display the Printer Status Window For details on methods for displaying the Printer Status Window see Displaying the Printer Status Window on p ...

Page 357: ...med for some reason by the completion of the printing another calibration is not performed even with Print Priority selected after the completion of the printing When the printer is under any of the following circumstances calibration is not performed even if Calibration Priority is selected When the time specified in Use Periodical Calibration Timer in the Calibration Settings dialog box has come...

Page 358: ...ls on methods for displaying the Printer Status Window see Displaying the Printer Status Window on p 5 92 2 From the Options menu in the Printer Status Window select Device Settings Calibration Settings 3 Select Print Priority or Calibration Priority from Action for Calibration Request 4 Click OK ...

Page 359: ...MPORTANT The cleaning page cannot be printed on any paper other than A4 Be sure to use A4 size paper NOTE When the printer is used as a shared printer you cannot perform cleaning from a client computer Cleaning takes approximately 80 seconds 1 Load A4 size blank paper plain paper in the manual feed slot or paper cassette 2 Display the Printer Status Window For details on methods for displaying the...

Page 360: ...atus Window then the cleaning starts When the cleaning page is output and the message is cleared the cleaning is completed IMPORTANT Do not touch the cleaning page until it is output to the output tray completely The cleaning page is first output partially after the front side is printed and then it is fed again to be printed on the reverse side NOTE The cleaning process cannot be canceled Please ...

Page 361: ...or is dirty Clean the static charge eliminator using the following procedure IMPORTANT When the Reduce Vertical Streaks on Outputs check box in the Assisting Print Settings dialog box in the Printer Status Window is selected the printer prints without using the static charge eliminator Therefore cleaning the static charge eliminator has no effect on the deterioration 1 Open the front cover Holding...

Page 362: ...NT Move the static charge eliminator cleaner back to its original position left edge after the cleaning finishes If you do not move back the static charge eliminator cleaner to the proper position some of the printed image may be missing in the shape of a band 3 Close the front cover Holding the opening of the front cover close it gently CAUTION When closing the front cover be careful not to catch...

Page 363: ... unplug the power plug Failure to observe these steps may result in a fire or electrical shock Do not use alcohol benzene paint thinner or other flammable substances If flammable substances come into contact with electrical parts inside the printer it may result in a fire or electrical shock IMPORTANT Be careful not to use a cleaning agent other than water or a mild detergent diluted with water as...

Page 364: ...ed turn the computer off b and then disconnect the USB cable c Disconnect the power plug from the AC power outlet d 2 Firmly wring a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent diluted with water and wipe off the dirt If you use a mild detergent for cleaning be sure to wipe away the detergent with a soft cloth dampened with water d c a b ...

Page 365: ...enance 6 Cleaning the Outside of the Printer 3 After wiping off the dirt wipe the printer with a dry cloth 4 When the printer is completely dry plug the power plug into the AC power outlet and then connect the USB cable ...

Page 366: ...ached If you do so the paper cassette may drop resulting in personal injury IMPORTANT Make sure that the front cover and output tray are closed before carrying the printer NOTE For details on the installation site see Installation Site on p 2 3 1 Perform the following procedure Turn the printer OFF a If a USB cable is connected turn the computer off b and then disconnect the USB cable c Disconnect...

Page 367: ...nnect all the interface cables from the printer before moving the printer Otherwise the power cord or interface cables may be damaged resulting in a fire or electrical shock 2 Remove all the interface cables and the power cord from the printer 3 Close the output tray 4 Pull out the paper cassette Pull out the paper cassette gently a a ...

Page 368: ... the Printer While holding the paper cassette with both hands remove it from the printer unit as shown in the figure b 5 Remove the cassette protective cover Pressing the right side of the cassette protective cover a remove it b b b a ...

Page 369: ...of the lift handles on the lower portion of the printer and lifting it up at the same time CAUTION The printer weighs approximately 19 1 kg without the paper cassette and cassette protective cover installed The printer must be carried by 2 or more people and care must be taken to avoid hurting your back or other portions of your body when carrying the printer ...

Page 370: ...ery slots or any portions other than the lift handles If you do so you may drop the printer resulting in personal injury The front portion of the printer A is relatively heavy Be careful not to get off balanced when lifting the printer If you do so you may drop the printer resulting in personal injury A ...

Page 371: ...tallation site before carrying the printer to the site For details on the procedure for installing the paper feeder see Removing the Packing Materials and Installing the Paper Feeder on p 8 8 7 Put the printer down carefully at the new installation site CAUTION Put the printer down slowly and carefully Be careful not to hurt your hands IMPORTANT Secure sufficient space around the printer at the in...

Page 372: ...nter 8 Install the cassette protective cover Install the left side of the cassette protective cover a on the printer then while pressing the right side of the cover b insert the cover into the back of the printer c as shown in the figure b a c ...

Page 373: ...aper cassette in the printer Push the paper cassette into the printer firmly until the front side of the paper cassette is flush with the front surface of the printer CAUTION When setting the paper cassette in the printer be careful not to catch your fingers ...

Page 374: ...ting the Printer When transporting the printer for reasons such as relocating remove the toner cartridges and store the printer and the parts in the package that they came in with the packing materials attached in order to prevent them from being damaged while being transported If the original package and packing materials are not available find an appropriate box and packing materials and pack th...

Page 375: ...afety Instructions See p xviii Do not place any heavy objects on the printer trays or covers This may result in damage to the printer Do not leave each cover open longer than required Exposing the printer to direct sunlight or strong light may result in deterioration in print quality Avoid vibration while the printer is printing This may result in deterioration in print quality Be sure not to open...

Page 376: ...printer If you want to spread a blanket on the printer to prevent dust from entering the printer turn the power OFF and allow the printer to cool down sufficiently before covering the printer If you do not plan to use the printer for a long period of time unplug the power plug from the AC power outlet Do not use or store the printer in a room where chemicals are used ...

Page 377: ...6 40 Routine Maintenance 6 Handling the Printer ...

Page 378: ...arm Indicator is Blinking 7 24 Print Quality Problems 7 25 Paper Problems 7 37 Installation Problems 7 39 Problems on Local Installation 7 40 Installation Problems When the Printer is Shared on a Network 7 41 Printing a Test Page 7 42 When Uninstallation Fails 7 43 Uninstalling the USB Class Driver 7 46 When Data is Not Sent to the Printer 7 50 When the Printer and Computer are Connected by a USB ...

Page 379: ... power cord is not connected The power switch is turned OFF See Turning the Printer ON OFF on p 2 36 No The Load Paper indicator is on or blinking See Loading Plain Paper Heavy Paper Transparencies or Labels in the Paper Source on p 3 17 Loading Index Card Size Media in the Paper Source on p 3 29 Loading Envelopes in the Paper Source on p 3 40 Loading Custom Size Paper Non Standard Paper or Paper ...

Page 380: ...g messages appear in the Printer Status Window WARNING There are some areas inside the printer which are subject to high voltages When removing jammed paper or when inspecting the inside of the printer do not allow necklaces bracelets or other metal objects to touch the inside of the printer as this may result in burns or electrical shock ...

Page 381: ...h warm water will set the toner and make it impossible to remove the toner stains When removing paper jammed inside the printer remove the jammed paper gently to prevent the toner on the paper from scattering and getting into your eyes or mouth If the toner gets into your eyes or mouth wash them immediately with cold water and immediately consult a physician When removing jammed paper take care no...

Page 382: ...the paper in the most appropriate direction judging from the position of the paper If paper is torn be sure to find and remove any remaining pieces of paper Do not place any object on or touch the transfer belt A of the ETB unit The transfer belt of the ETB unit is supplied with a function that cleans itself therefore do not clean the belt even when the toner is on it If the ETB unit is broken or ...

Page 383: ...a Inside the top cover Output tray Top Cover b Inside the front cover Duplex print transport area Front Cover c Manual feed slot Cassette 1 Cassette 1 d Cassette 2 only when the paper feeder is installed Cassette 2 a b c c d Paper flow for 1 sided printing Paper flow for 2 sided printing Manual Feed Slot Duplex Print Transport Area Output Tray Paper Feeder Unit Optional Cassette 1 Cassette 2 ...

Page 384: ...ions below to remove the jammed paper IMPORTANT The error message may remain if jammed paper is removed without opening the front cover or top cover In this case open and close the front cover or top cover once 1 Open the front cover Holding the opening of the front cover open it gently ...

Page 385: ...med paper by pulling it in the direction of the arrow Remove the jammed paper in the direction of the arrow gently to prevent unfixed toner from spilling Remove the paper being careful not to touch the transfer belt of the ETB unit or toner cartridge ...

Page 386: ... it forcefully but proceed to the next step 3 If a paper jam occurs when performing 2 sided printing perform the following procedure If you are not performing 2 sided printing proceed to the next step While holding the handle of the duplex unit a raise the duplex unit to the position shown in the figure b a b ...

Page 387: ...7 10 Troubleshooting 7 Paper Jams Pull the rear edge of the jammed paper a then pull out the paper in the direction of the arrow to remove the paper b as shown in the figure a b ...

Page 388: ...7 11 Troubleshooting 7 Paper Jams 4 Holding the top cover by the hooks A on the both side a a a a open the top cover b b b b a a A A b ...

Page 389: ...7 12 Troubleshooting 7 Paper Jams 5 When the paper is caught in the top cover pull out the top edge of the paper a a a a and then remove the paper b b b b as shown in the figure a b ...

Page 390: ...t cover close it gently CAUTION When closing the front cover be careful not to catch your fingers 7 Perform the following procedure with the top cover open Be careful so that the top cover does not close 8 If you are using the manual feed slot remove any paper jammed in the manual feed slot ...

Page 391: ... Troubleshooting 7 Paper Jams 9 Pull out the paper cassette Pull out the paper cassette gently a While holding the paper cassette with both hands remove it from the printer unit as shown in the figure b a b ...

Page 392: ... If the optional paper feeder is installed pull out the paper cassette of the paper feeder Pull out the paper cassette gently a While holding the paper cassette with both hands remove it from the paper feeder as shown in the figure b a b ...

Page 393: ...7 16 Troubleshooting 7 Paper Jams 11 Remove any jammed paper while pushing it downward to some extent In case of the printer unit In case of the paper feeder ...

Page 394: ...7 17 Troubleshooting 7 Paper Jams IMPORTANT Do not touch the feed rollers A in the printer unit and paper feeder This may result in damage to the printer or printer error A ...

Page 395: ...Troubleshooting 7 Paper Jams 12 Set the paper cassette in the printer Push the paper cassette into the printer firmly until the front side of the paper cassette is flush with the front surface of the printer ...

Page 396: ...ooting 7 Paper Jams If the paper feeder is installed set the paper cassette of the paper feeder also CAUTION When setting the paper cassette in the printer be careful not to catch your fingers 13 Close the top cover ...

Page 397: ...r is On Blinking When a problem has occurred in the printer the Alarm indicator orange comes on or blinks If the Alarm indicator is on see The Alarm Indicator is On a Service Error Appears p 7 21 and if the Alarm indicator is blinking see The Alarm Indicator is Blinking p 7 24 ...

Page 398: ...rm indicator orange comes on and the following service error appears in the Printer Status Window Service Call Cause Remedy A problem occurred in an area inside the printer which is subject to high voltages 1 Clean the static charge eliminator using the procedure described in Cleaning the Static Charge Eliminator p 6 24 2 Cycle the power of the printer using the following procedure ...

Page 399: ...Status Window on p 5 92 1 Turn the power OFF wait for 10 seconds or longer and then turn it ON again If the message does not reappear the printer can be used as normal If the error message still appears proceed to the next step A problem occurred in the printer Cycle the power of the printer using the following procedure Service Call Cause Remedy ON OFF ...

Page 400: ... down the error code displayed in the Printer Status Window 3 Perform the following procedure Turn the printer OFF a If a USB cable is connected turn the computer off b and then disconnect the USB cable c Disconnect the power plug from the AC power outlet d d c a b ...

Page 401: ...m Indicator is Blinking When an error has occurred in the printer and the printer needs some measures the Alarm indicator orange blinks and the following error message appears in the Printer Status Window If an error message appears follow the directions displayed in the Printer Status Window NOTE For details on methods for displaying the Printer Status Window see Displaying the Printer Status Win...

Page 402: ...n certain color and nothing is printed on it Cause 1 The drum in any of the toner cartridges has deteriorated Remedy Replace the toner cartridge with a new one See Replacing Toner Cartridges on p 6 2 Cause 2 A problem has occurred inside the printer Remedy 1 If Service Error is displayed in the Printer Status Window turn the power OFF wait for 10 seconds or longer and then turn the power ON again ...

Page 403: ...ments on p 3 2 Cause 2 Paper is damp since the paper has been stored in unsuitable condition Remedy Replace the paper with new one and print again See Paper Requirements on p 3 2 Cause 3 The drum in any of the toner cartridges has deteriorated Remedy Replace the toner cartridge with a new one See Replacing Toner Cartridges on p 6 2 Residual images appear on non printed areas Cause 1 Printing paper...

Page 404: ... Settings in the Quality sheet Cause 2 The printer is exposed to direct sunlight or strong light Remedy Move the printer to a place where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight or strong light Alternatively move the strong light source away from the printer The print is uneven Cause 1 Paper is too moist or too dry Remedy Replace the paper with appropriate one and print again See Paper Requireme...

Page 405: ...y use the printer with Special Print Mode set to Off Set Special Print Mode to Special Settings 3 only when this problem occurs Remedy 2 Replace the paper with one whose package has just been opened and print again See Paper Requirements on p 3 2 Front or back of the printed paper has smudge marks Cause The fixing roller is dirty Remedy Clean the fixing roller See Cleaning the Fixing Roller on p 6...

Page 406: ...an be used with this printer See Paper Requirements on p 3 2 Cause 2 The printer is being used in a high humidity environment Remedy Set Special Print Mode to Special Settings 2 in the printer driver In order to specify the setting for Special Print Mode display the Advanced Settings dialog box by clicking Finishing Details in the Finishing sheet and then clicking Advanced Settings in the Finishin...

Page 407: ...e Manual Scaling check box in the printer driver If the check box is cleared the scale factor will be set according to Page Size and Output Size automatically In order to specify the setting for Manual Scaling display the Page Setup sheet Remedy 2 Select the Manual Scaling check box in the printer driver then specify an appropriate scale factor according to the paper size to be used In order to sp...

Page 408: ...th the application The next page is printed from halfway across the previous page Cause Line Spacing or Lines Page in the application is not specified properly Remedy Specify the settings for Line Spacing and Lines Page in the application so that data fits in one page and print again See the instruction manual supplied with the application Nothing is printed on paper Cause 1 The toner cartridge wa...

Page 409: ...s in the Finishing Details dialog box IMPORTANT Normally use the printer with Special Print Mode set to Off Set Special Print Mode to Special Settings 4 only when this problem occurs Cause 3 A problem has occurred inside the printer Remedy 1 If Service Error is displayed in the Printer Status Window turn the power OFF wait for 10 seconds or longer and then turn the power ON again This may clear th...

Page 410: ... printer driver is set to Never poor print quality a phenomenon of Out of Register Colors may be alleviated In order to specify the setting for Use Pure Black display the Custom Settings dialog box by clicking Settings in the Quality sheet Data is not printed in the correct color specified color or colored text appears blurred due to a phenomenon of Out of Register Colors Cause 1 Any of the toner ...

Page 411: ...in lines or filled in patterns are different from the specified colors or do not appear at all Cause 1 Some colors cannot be reproduced due to the combination of colors or patterns Remedy 1 Adjust the colors in the application and print again Remedy 2 Change the patterns in the application and print again Cause 2 The color may appear different depending on the fill pattern Remedy Readjust to a dar...

Page 412: ... gradated portions when printing diagrams with gradations Cause Use Pure Black is applied to the gray color portions of the streaks in the diagrams Remedy Set Use Pure Black to Never in the printer driver In order to specify the setting for Use Pure Black display the Custom Settings dialog box by clicking Settings in the Quality sheet Data is not printed in the correct color specified color even a...

Page 413: ...A process that is different from the specified halftone process or color process may be applied depending on the operating system or application Remedy 1 Set Use Pure Black to Always or Never in the printer driver In order to specify the setting for Use Pure Black display the Custom Settings dialog box by clicking Settings in the Quality sheet Remedy 2 Set Color Halftones or B W Halftones to any o...

Page 414: ...tatement Foolscap or 16K in the Paper Source on p 3 51 Cause 2 Paper is damp since the paper has been stored in unsuitable condition Remedy Replace the paper with new one and print again See Paper Requirements on p 3 2 Paper curls Cause 1 Paper is damp since the paper has been stored in unsuitable condition Remedy Replace the paper with new one and print again See Paper Requirements on p 3 2 Cause...

Page 415: ... solves the problem set Paper Curl Correction at Output to Off In order to specify the setting for Paper Curl Correction at Output display the Finishing Details dialog box by clicking Finishing Details in the Finishing sheet Flaps of the envelopes stick to the body Cause 1 Envelopes are inappropriate Remedy Replace the envelopes with those that can be used and print again See Paper Requirements on...

Page 416: ...Uninstall the USB class driver See Uninstalling the USB Class Driver on p 7 46 Uninstall the CAPT software with Uninstaller See Uninstalling the CAPT Software on p 4 76 Uninstall the CAPT software with Uninstaller See Uninstalling the CAPT Software on p 4 76 Uninstall the CAPT software with Uninstaller See Uninstalling the CAPT Software on p 4 76 Delete Canon LBP5100 from Add or Remove Programs Ad...

Page 417: ...e USB cable is being used Remedy Use a USB cable appropriate for the USB interface of this printer The USB interface of this printer is USB 2 0 Hi Speed Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 only and USB Full Speed USB1 1 equivalent Use a USB cable with the following symbol Cause 5 The printer driver cannot be installed from CD ROM Setup Remedy Install the printer driver with plug and play See Installing wi...

Page 418: ...Ask your network administrator to change the user permissions The shared printer cannot be accessed Cause 1 The user of the computer to be used has not been registered or the password has not been specified yet Remedy Register the user registration of the computer to be used or specify the password on the print server For more details ask your network administrator Cause 2 The path to the network ...

Page 419: ...Add Printer Wizard and specifying the network path using directly check if the correct path is specified as the print sever name the computer name of the print server the printer name Printing a Test Page Check the following items if nothing is printed when printing from an application 1 Check if any error message is displayed in the Printer Status Window IMPORTANT If any error message appears fol...

Page 420: ...the settings are specified properly When the test page cannot be printed See Installation Problems on p 7 39 When Uninstallation Fails If you cannot uninstall the CAPT software using the Uninstaller that was created during installation use the following procedure to uninstall the CAPT software from Add or Remove Programs Add Remove Programs for Windows 2000 Add Remove Programs Properties for Windo...

Page 421: ...dows 98 Me Select Canon LBP5100 in the Add Remove Programs Properties dialog box then click Add Remove NOTE If Canon LBP5100 is not displayed in the Add or Remove Programs dialog box the Add Remove Programs dialog box for Windows 2000 the Add Remove Programs Properties dialog box for Windows 98 Me perform Uninstalling the USB Class Driver See p 7 46 and then install the CAPT software again 3 Selec...

Page 422: ...nter is used as a shared printer the following screen appears Confirm the contents of the message and then click Yes if you want to uninstall the printer driver Uninstallation starts Please wait a moment 5 Click Exit The Delete Printer dialog box closes 6 Restart Windows ...

Page 423: ...anel and then click Add or Remove Programs For Windows 98 Me 2000 From the Start menu select Settings Control Panel and then double click Add Remove Programs For Windows Server 2003 From the Start menu select Control Panel Add or Remove Programs 3 Make sure that Canon LBP5100 is not displayed in the Add or Remove Programs dialog box and then click For Windows 2000 Make sure that Canon LBP5100 is n...

Page 424: ...Windows 2000 the Add Remove Programs Properties dialog box for Windows 98 Me 4 From the Start menu select Control Panel and then click Performance and Maintenance System For Windows 98 Me 2000 From the Start menu select Settings Control Panel and then double click the System icon For Windows Server 2003 From the Start menu select Control Panel System 5 Click Hardware Device Manager and then double...

Page 425: ...properly According to your operating system select and delete any one of Canon LBP5100 Canon CAPT USB Device or Unknown device Never delete any drivers for other devices If you delete them by mistake Windows may not operate properly If the USB class driver is not installed properly USB Printing Support for Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 Canon CAPT USB Device for Windows Me or Canon LBP5100 for Window...

Page 426: ... 49 Troubleshooting 7 Installation Problems 9 Disconnect the USB cable from the computer then restart Windows After Windows restarts reinstall the CAPT software See Installing the CAPT Software on p 4 4 ...

Page 427: ...t Remedy Plug the power plug into the AC power outlet Cause 2 The printer is plugged to an extension cord or multiple power strip Remedy Plug the power plug of the printer directly into an AC power outlet on the wall Cause 3 The breakers have tripped Remedy Reset the breakers on the switch board Cause 4 There is a break in the power cord Remedy If the printer is turned ON after replacing the power...

Page 428: ... For Windows 98 Me 2000 From the Start menu select Settings Printers For Windows XP Professional Server 2003 From the Start menu select Printers and Faxes For Windows XP Home Edition From the Start menu select Control Panel and then click Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes 2 Select the icon for this printer then select Properties from the File menu 3 Display the Ports sheet Details she...

Page 429: ...ter is turned ON after replacing the power cord with the one that is of the same type and is used for other device there is a break in the power cord In this case purchase a new power cord and replace it with the broken one The interface cable is not connected properly Cause 1 The interface cable is disconnected Remedy Make sure that the printer is connected to the print server and the print serve...

Page 430: ...re Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the client computers See Configuring Windows Firewall to Unblock Communication with the Client Computers on p 9 15 A problem has occurred in a client computer Cause You are using a computer with Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall as a client computer and Windows Firewall is blocking communication wi...

Page 431: ...Software on p 4 76 Installing the CAPT Software on p 4 4 The printer stops printing temporarily Cause When printing after the paper is changed from narrower one to wider one the printer cools down the fixing unit so that the print quality is maintained Remedy Please wait a moment The printer cools down the fixing unit automatically When the printer finished cooling down the fixing unit it stops op...

Page 432: ...Remedy Start up the print server then configure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the client computers See Windows Firewall on p 9 14 The printer status is not displayed properly in the Printer Status Window when the printer is shared over a network Cause You are using a computer with Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall as a client comp...

Page 433: ...o check the version of the optional network board or confirm the TCP IP settings Use these functions when required after installing and connecting the printer for example when you want to check the operation NOTE Configuration Page Print is designed to be printed on A4 size paper Load A4 size paper For details on Network Status Print see Chapter 4 Troubleshooting in Network Guide 1 Display the Pri...

Page 434: ...e optional settings of the printer settings for Device Settings in the Options menu in the Printer Status Window and the current printer status such as Number of Total Printed Pages IMPORTANT This is a sample of Configuration Page Print The contents may differ from the Configuration Page Print printed by your printer The six digit alphanumeric printed here is required for receiving service or repa...

Page 435: ...7 58 Troubleshooting 7 Confirming the Printer Features ...

Page 436: ...n the printer Paper Feeder 8 2 Moving the Printer 8 3 Removing the Packing Materials and Installing the Paper Feeder 8 8 Removing the Paper Feeder 8 15 Network Board 8 18 Parts and Their Functions 8 20 Installing the Network Board 8 21 Setting the Network Board 8 25 Resetting the Network Board 8 28 Removing the Network Board 8 31 ...

Page 437: ... unplug the power plug and then disconnect all the interface cables and power cord from the printer before installing the paper feeder Otherwise the power cord or interface cables may be damaged resulting in a fire or electrical shock IMPORTANT Do not touch the connector A in the paper feeder This may result in damage to the printer or misfeeds If you are printing from Cassette 2 make sure that Ca...

Page 438: ...e sure to turn the printer and computer OFF unplug the power plug and then disconnect all the interface cables from the printer before moving the printer Otherwise the power cord or interface cables may be damaged resulting in a fire or electrical shock CAUTION Do not carry the printer with the paper cassette attached If you do so the paper cassette may drop resulting in personal injury 1 Perform ...

Page 439: ...alling the Optional Accessories 8 Paper Feeder 2 Remove all the interface cables and the power cord from the printer 3 Close the output tray 4 Pull out the paper cassette Pull out the paper cassette gently a a ...

Page 440: ...es 8 Paper Feeder While holding the paper cassette with both hands remove it from the printer unit as shown in the figure b 5 Remove the cassette protective cover Pressing the right side of the cassette protective cover a remove it b b b a ...

Page 441: ...ter of the lift handles on the lower portion of the printer and lifting it up at the same time CAUTION The printer weighs approximately 19 1 kg without the paper cassette and cassette protective cover installed The printer must be carried by 2 or more people and care must be taken to avoid hurting your back or other portions of your body when carrying the printer ...

Page 442: ...elivery slots or any portions other than the lift handles If you do so you may drop the printer resulting in personal injury The front portion of the printer A is relatively heavy Be careful not to get off balanced when lifting the printer If you do so you may drop the printer resulting in personal injury A ...

Page 443: ...er cassette attached If you do so the paper cassette may drop resulting in personal injury IMPORTANT If there is any packing material remaining inside the paper feeder this may result in misfeeds or damage to the printer when operating the printer Be sure to remove all the packing materials following the procedure The removed packing materials are required when transporting the printer for relocat...

Page 444: ...8 9 Installing the Optional Accessories 8 Paper Feeder 2 Pull out the paper cassette IMPORTANT Do not touch the rubber pad A in the paper cassette This may result in misfeeds A ...

Page 445: ...cessories 8 Paper Feeder 3 While holding the lock release lever of the side paper guides slide the paper guides The side paper guides move together 4 While holding the lock release lever of the rear paper guide slide the paper guide ...

Page 446: ...ng material b b b b IMPORTANT The paper cassette is provided with a packing material Be sure to take out the paper cassette to remove the packing material 6 Place the paper feeder at the installation site When carrying the paper feeder hold the lift handles on both sides with both hands as shown in the figure b a ...

Page 447: ...e printer or misfeeds Do not install the paper feeder on a platform that may warp from the weight of the printer and optional accessories or where the printer is liable to sink such as a carpet or mat Secure sufficient space around the paper feeder so that you can install the printer and connect cords such as the power cord and interface cables A ...

Page 448: ...he front or side surfaces of the paper feeder Also match the positioning pins A and connector B when setting the printer unit IMPORTANT If the printer unit cannot be placed on the paper feeder properly lift the printer unit once hold it horizontally and place it again If you try to set the printer unit forcefully without lifting it the connector and positioning pins may be broken A A B ...

Page 449: ...over This may damage to the cassette protective cover 9 Set the paper cassette in the printer unit and paper feeder 10 Open the output tray 11 Connect the interface cables except for the USB cable and connect the power cord 12 Plug the power plug into the AC power outlet 13 Connect the USB cable NOTE After installing the paper feeder you have to specify the settings for the optional accessories in...

Page 450: ...er before removing the paper feeder Otherwise the power cord or interface cables may be damaged resulting in a fire or electrical shock CAUTION Do not carry the printer with the paper cassette attached If you do so the paper cassette may drop resulting in personal injury Do not carry the printer with the paper feeder installed If you do so the paper feeder may drop resulting in personal injury IMP...

Page 451: ... the power cord from the printer 5 Close the output tray 6 Pull out the paper cassette from the printer unit and all the paper feeder 7 Remove the cassette protective cover from the printer unit and paper feeder 8 Lift the printer unit and remove it from the paper feeder 9 Move the paper feeder 10 Move back the printer unit to the installation site 11 Install the cassette protective cover 12 Set t...

Page 452: ...Installing the Optional Accessories 8 Paper Feeder 14 Connect the interface cables except for the USB cable and connect the power cord 15 Plug the power plug into the AC power outlet 16 Connect the USB cable ...

Page 453: ...installing the optional network board you can use LBP5100 directly connected to a network Network board NB C2 Screws 2 pieces NB C2 User Software CD ROM ERR LNK 100 Print server Client Client Client Client Printer Printer TCP IP TCP IP Usable Protocols Connecting the printer directly to the computer Connecting the printer to the computer via a print server ...

Page 454: ... careful when handling the network board Touching the edges or a sharp portion of the network board may result in personal injury IMPORTANT The network board contains components that are sensitive to static electricity Observe the following precautions when handling the network board to prevent damage from static electricity Touch a metal object to dissipate static electricity before handling the ...

Page 455: ...omes on when the network board is connected to the network by 100BASE TX Does not come on when connected by 10BASE T d d d d LNK Indicator Green Comes on when the network board is connected to the network properly e e e e ERR Indicator Orange Comes on or blinks when the network board is not working properly f f f f MAC Address It is required when setting the IP address using the ARP PING command I...

Page 456: ...the network board Have a screwdriver ready in advance that matches the size of the screws 1 Perform the following procedure Turn the printer OFF a If a USB cable is connected turn the computer off b and then disconnect the USB cable c Disconnect the power plug from the AC power outlet d 2 Remove the power cord If there is not enough space to install the network board move the printer to a place wh...

Page 457: ...oard is removed Keep them where they will not get lost 4 Insert the network board into the expansion slot in the orientation shown in the figure Hold the metal panel portions of the network board and insert the board straight while aligning it with the guide rails inside the expansion slot IMPORTANT Do not touch the network board parts printed wire or connectors with your hands Insert the network ...

Page 458: ...network board 6 Connect the LAN cable Connect a LAN cable that is compatible with the LAN connector of the network board according to the network NOTE This network board does not come with a LAN cable A Category 5 twisted pair cable is required for installing the network board and connecting the printer to a network Have cables or a hub ready as needed ...

Page 459: ...tus Window see Troubleshooting on p 7 1 11 Make sure that the LNK indicator green on the network board is on If the network board is connected by 10BASE T the board is working properly when the LNK indicator is on If the network board is connected by 100BASE TX the board is working properly when the LNK indicator and 100 indicator are on A ERR Indicator B LNK Indicator C 100 Indicator If the netwo...

Page 460: ...k board Before setting the DIP switches turn the printer OFF then remove the network board A Phillips screwdriver is required for removing the network board Have a screwdriver ready in advance that matches the size of the screws Set the DIP switches according to the transmission speed of the connected network as follows IMPORTANT When setting the DIP switches be careful not to damage the main boar...

Page 461: ...t 4 Remove all the interface cables and the power cord from the printer 5 Remove the two screws and remove the network board IMPORTANT Do not touch the network board parts printed wire or connectors with your hands Communication speed and Transmission mode of LAN 10BASE T Half duplex ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Auto detect default setting 10BASE T Full duplex 100BASE TX Half duplex 100BASE ...

Page 462: ...mage the main board with the tip of a ball point pen etc Do not use a sharp object such as a mechanical pencil 7 Insert the network board into the expansion slot Hold the metal panel portions of the network board and insert the board straight while aligning it with the guide rails inside the expansion slot IMPORTANT Do not touch the network board parts printed wire or connectors with your hands In...

Page 463: ...rd If you want to reset the network board to the default values use the Remote UI or FTP Client For details on the Remote UI see Chapter 3 Various Functions of the Remote UI in Remote UI Guide and on FTP Client see Chapter 5 Appendix in Network Guide Even if none of the above procedures work you can reset the settings for the network board by manipulating the DIP switches using the following proce...

Page 464: ... the network board parts printed wire or connectors with your hands 6 Switch the DIP switch 1 to ON Set the DIP switches with the tip of a ball point pen etc IMPORTANT When setting the DIP switches be careful not to damage the main board with the tip of a ball point pen etc Do not use a sharp object such as a mechanical pencil 7 Insert the network board into the expansion slot Hold the metal panel...

Page 465: ...t 11 Press of the power switch to turn the printer ON wait until the Ready indicator comes on and then press of the power switch to turn the printer OFF 12 Disconnect the power plug from the AC power outlet 13 Remove the power cord 14 Remove the network board then reset the DIP switch 1 to OFF Set the DIP switches with the tip of a ball point pen etc IMPORTANT When setting the DIP switches be care...

Page 466: ...plate and screws for the expansion slot removed when the network board was installed CAUTION Be sure to turn the printer and computer OFF and disconnect all the interface cables and power cord from the printer before removing the network board If a USB cable is connected turn the computer off and then remove the USB cable If you attempt to remove the network board when the printer is ON or any cab...

Page 467: ...move the network board Store the network board in the protective bag that it came in IMPORTANT Do not touch the network board parts printed wire or connectors with your hands The removed two screws are required when the network board is installed Keep them where they will not get lost 6 Attach the protective plate to the expansion slot and secure it with the screws 7 Connect the interface cables e...

Page 468: ...or Expressing Color 9 8 About Color Printing 9 9 Achieving More Beautiful Color Printing 9 10 NetSpot Device Installer 9 12 Print Monitor Installer 9 13 Windows Firewall 9 14 Configuring Windows Firewall to Unblock Communication with the Client Computers 9 15 Configuring Windows Firewall to Block Communication with the Client Computers 9 17 Configuring Windows Firewall to Unblock Communication wit...

Page 469: ...ter the toner cartridges are replaced First print time When printing A4 Approx 20 seconds or less May vary depending on the output environment Paper size Cassette 1 A4 B5 A5 Legal Letter Executive Statement Foolscap 16K Envelope DL Envelope COM10 Envelope C5 Envelope Monarch Envelope B5 Index Card Custom Paper Size width 76 2 to 215 9 mm length 127 0 to 355 6 mm Paper capacity approx 250 sheets 64...

Page 470: ...on slot 1 Power supply 110 127 V 10 50 60 Hz 2 Hz 220 240 V 10 50 60 Hz 2 Hz Power consumption at temperature of 20 C 68 F 110 127 V Average during operation approx 340 W Average during standby approx 16 W Average during the sleep mode approx 7 W Maximum 790 W or less 220 240 V Average during operation approx 340 W Average during standby approx 16 W Average during the sleep mode approx 8 W Maximum...

Page 471: ...ng software CAPT Canon Advanced Printing Technology Printable area Data cannot be printed within a 5 0 mm margin on all sides of the paper 10 mm for envelopes The data may be printed with the edges missing when a document with no margins is printed even if the Print with Upper Left of Sheet as Starting Point check box in the Finishing Details dialog box in the Finishing sheet is selected In this c...

Page 472: ...ate State with the paper feeder installed 400 365 107 272 407 394 9 560 9 mm Paper cassette Output tray Front cover Cassette protective cover Front Surface Top cover 400 365 107 272 407 492 9 658 9 mm Paper cassette Output tray Front cover Cassette protective cover Front Surface Top cover ...

Page 473: ...9 6 Appendix 9 Dimensions of Each Part PAPER FEEDER PF 92 410 407 mm 125 118 Front Surface ...

Page 474: ...sic colors red green and blue The 3 primary colors of light which are red green and blue can be combined to give white additive color mixing A color printer however does not use the 3 primary colors of light but uses the same 3 primary colors as used in paintings to reproduce colors If the 3 primary colors of paint C cyan M magenta and Y yellow are mixed together the resulting color is black subtr...

Page 475: ... for Expressing Color Creating colors for painting involves mixing the colors on a palette to get a match In a computer display and printer it is not possible to mix colors to match in the same way as paints so colors are reproduced by groups of colored dots On the computer display various colors are reproduced by the intensity of three red green and blue dots Complementary Colors C C M Y M Y Gree...

Page 476: ...This means that higher resolution color prints are possible the smaller these dots are About Color Printing A color printer expresses the shape and color of images in groups of minute C Cyan M Magenta Y Yellow and K Black dots Therefore image data input to the printer is divided into cyan magenta yellow and black The data is reproduced separately by each toner cartridge and the toner is transferre...

Page 477: ...making minor adjustments and taking a little bit of care we can make sure we get 100 out of the printer Adjusting the color on the display Colors that you can see on the computer display are not limited to true colors If we perform a color print based on the colors we can see on the computer display with the aim of matching those colors the printed colors will be a little different Use the color s...

Page 478: ...time and the data size will also grow Conversely if the data resolution is too low you cannot achieve sufficient image quality Check the dimensions and resolution of print data using an image processing application and set the resolution to 300 dpi or 200 dpi Using the toner save mode for confirming the text and layout When checking the contents or layout of a document print in the toner save mode...

Page 479: ...tSpot Device Installer is software that allows you to easily initialize the settings of printers connected to the network For more details on NetSpot Device Installer see Network Guide NOTE When the printer driver is installed from CD ROM Setup the initial settings for the network are performed automatically Use NetSpot Device Installer as needed when you want to reset the IP address manually with...

Page 480: ...e CAPT For details on Canon CAPT Port see Network Guide NOTE When the printer driver is installed from CD ROM Setup the following port is created automatically depending on the operating system of the computer on which the printer driver is installed Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 Standard TCP IP Port Windows 98 Me Canon CAPT Port Use Print Monitor Installer as needed such as when you want to create ...

Page 481: ... network IMPORTANT If you want to copy CAPT Windows Firewall Utility to your hard disk to run it copy all of the files CNAC6FW EXE CAPTRGFW DLL CNAC6FW INI from the WF_UTIL folder on the supplied LBP5100 User Software CD ROM to your hard disk Setting See Print server When installing CAPT Software from CD ROM Setup The Warning dialog box appears during the installation Click Yes to configure Window...

Page 482: ...lect Open from the pop up menu 3 Double click English WF_UTIL CNAC6FW EXE CAPT Windows Firewall Utility runs IMPORTANT You can also run the utility by selecting Run from the Start menu entering D English WF_UTIL CNAC6FW EXE and then clicking OK The CD ROM drive name is indicated as D in this manual The CD ROM drive name may differ depending on the computer you are using 4 Click Unblock NOTE You ca...

Page 483: ...select Control Panel from the Start menu then click Network and Internet Connections Windows Firewall Make sure that the Canon LBP5100 RPC Server Process check box is selected in the Exceptions sheet in the Windows Firewall dialog box Windows Firewall is now configured to unblock communication with client computers ...

Page 484: ...lect Open from the pop up menu 3 Double click English WF_UTIL CNAC6FW EXE CAPT Windows Firewall Utility runs IMPORTANT You can also run the utility by selecting Run from the Start menu entering D English WF_UTIL CNAC6FW EXE and then clicking OK The CD ROM drive name is indicated as D in this manual The CD ROM drive name may differ depending on the computer you are using 4 Click Block NOTE You cann...

Page 485: ...9 18 Appendix 9 Windows Firewall 5 Click OK Windows Firewall is now configured to block communication with the client computers ...

Page 486: ...isplayed properly in the Printer Status Window and some of the printer functions may not operate properly 1 From the Start menu select Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections then click Windows Firewall 3 In the Exceptions sheet in the Windows Firewall dialog box select the File and Printer Sharing check box and then click OK Windows Firewall is configured to unblock communication w...

Page 487: ...Roller 6 22 Outside of the Printer 6 26 Static Charge Eliminator 6 24 Client 4 55 4 63 Color Adjustment Sheet 5 40 Color Mode 5 38 Color Settings 5 40 Configuration Device Settings Sheet 5 42 Contrast 5 69 Copies 5 26 Custom Installation 4 4 Custom Paper Size 5 27 Custom Settings 5 38 D Deleting Pausing Resuming a Print Job 5 16 Detailed Settings 5 33 Detailed Settings for Booklet 5 32 Dimensions ...

Page 488: ...rtridge Slot 1 9 L Label 3 4 LAN Cable 2 33 Connector 8 20 Laser Beam xxii Lift Handles 1 7 1 8 LNK Indicator Green 8 20 Load Paper Indicator 1 10 Loading Paper Custom Paper Size 3 51 Envelopes 3 40 Heavy Paper 3 17 Index Card 3 29 Label 3 17 Plain Paper 3 17 Transparencies 3 17 Local Installation 4 55 Local Printer 4 33 4 40 4 46 M M Magenta Toner Cartridge Slot 1 9 MAC Address 8 20 Manual Color ...

Page 489: ... Type 5 37 Paper Type List 3 3 Parts and Their Functions 1 7 Peripheral Space Required 2 5 Plain Paper 3 4 Plug and Play Windows 2000 4 18 Windows 98 Me 4 23 Windows XP Server 2003 4 13 Poster Printing 5 52 Power Socket 1 8 Power Supply Turning the Printer OFF 2 37 Turning the Printer ON 2 36 Power Supply Requirements 2 4 Power Switch 1 8 Preview 5 46 Print Color Sample 5 38 5 71 Print in Differen...

Page 490: ... 5 43 Profile Sheet 5 43 Profiles Specifying Profiles 5 72 Q Quality Sheet 5 37 R Rating Label 1 8 Ready Indicator Green 1 10 S Scaling 5 50 Self diagnostic Test 2 36 Serial Number 9 25 Service Error Display 7 21 Settings 5 38 Shared Printer 4 55 Show Icon in the Taskbar 5 43 Sleep Mode 2 38 Specifications 9 2 Hardware 9 2 Software 9 4 Spooling at Host 5 43 Static Charge Eliminator Cleaner 1 9 Sys...

Page 491: ...9 24 Index Appendix 9 V Ventilation Slots 1 7 1 8 View Settings 5 44 W Watermark 5 27 5 53 Windows Firewall 9 14 Y Y Yellow Toner Cartridge Slot 1 9 ...

Page 492: ...aintenance service The serial number for this printer is indicated at the location shown in the following figure IMPORTANT The label on which the serial number is indicated is required for service or maintenance Be sure not to remove them Inside of the Printer Outside View of the Packaging Box Serial Number Serial Number ...

Page 493: ...9 26 Appendix 9 Location of the Serial Number ...

Page 494: ...ie 92414 Courbevoie Cedex France CANON U K LTD Woodhatch Reigate Surrey RH2 8BF United Kingdom CANON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Europark Fichtenhain A10 47807 Krefeld Germany CANON ITALIA S p A Via Milano 8 20097 San Donato Milanese MI Italy CANON LATIN AMERICA INC 703 Waterford Way Suite 400 Miami Florida 33126 U S A CANON AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 1 Thomas Holt Drive North Ryde Sydney N S W 2113 Australia CANON C...

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