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User's Guide
User's Guide
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LBP2900/2900i Laser Printer User's Guide
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Manuals for the Printer The instruction manuals for this product are arranged as follows. Read the sections that are appropriate for your goals, to let you fully utilize this product. Guides marked with this symbol are PDF manuals included on the accompanying CD-ROM. CD-ROM • Installation CD-ROM Getting Started Guide • Connecting to a Computer • Printing Methods • Basic Operations User's Guide • Troubleshooting CD-ROM (This Manual) • To view the manual in PDF format, Adobe R
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How This Manual Is Organized Make sure you read this Chapter 1 Before You Start Using This Printer Chapter 2 Loading and Delivering Paper Setting Up the Printing Environment Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Printing a Document Chapter 5 Routine Maintenance Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Chapter 7 Appendix 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 cont
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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Notation for Keys and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Screen Sheet
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Chapter 2 Loading and Delivering Paper Paper Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 Usable Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 Paper Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 Paper Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installing from CD-ROM Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Installing with Plug and Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 For Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 Installing from CD-ROM Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 Installing with Plug and Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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[Sharing] Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28 [Ports] Sheet (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28 [Advanced] Sheet (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 only) . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29 [Color Management] Sheet (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 only) . . . . .4-29 [Security] Sheet (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30 [Configuration]/[Device Settings] Sheet . . . . . .
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Handling the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26 Precautions for Handling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26 Precautions for Storing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Paper Jams. . . . . .
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon LBP2900/2900i. In order to fully understand the features of this product and thus be able to use it more effectively, please be sure to fully read this instruction manual before using the product. Store this manual in a safe place after reading it. How To Use This Manual Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual to explain procedures, restrictions, handling precautions, and instructions that should be observed
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Screen Sheets The screen shots shown in this manual may differ slightly from the screens on your computer depending on your operating system. The locations of buttons that you need to press during a procedure are circled with a as shown below. When there is a choice of buttons that can be pressed during a procedure, all of the buttons are circled. Select the button that suits your needs. Click [Install]. 5 The button to click during the procedure. Abbreviation
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Legal Notices Model Name The following names may be provided for the safety regulations in each sales region of this Laser Beam Printer. 220 - 240 V model: L11121E EMC Directive (220 - 240 V model) "This equipment has been tested in a typical system to comply with the technical requirements of EMC Directive." • Use of shielded cable is necessary to comply with the technical requirements of EMC Directive. The product is in conformity with the EMC directive at nominal mains input 230 V, 50 Hz
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Laser Safety (220 - 240 V model) Laser radiation could be hazardous to the human body. For this reason, laser radiation emitted inside this printer is hermetically sealed within the protective housing and external cover. No radiation can leak from the printer in the normal operation of the product by the user. This printer is classified as a Class 1 laser product under IEC60825-1:1993, EN60825-1:1994, and as for the U.S.A., it is classified as Class 1 under the Code of Federal Regulations, 10
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International Energy Star-Program As an ENERGY 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. It is an open system in which business proprieto
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Trademarks Canon, the Canon Logo, and LBP are trademarks of Canon Inc. ® Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Other product and company names herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright Copyright 2005 by Canon Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, incl
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Legal Limitations on the Usage of Your Product and the Use of Images Using your product to scan, print or otherwise reproduce certain documents, and the use of such images as scanned, printed or otherwise reproduced by your product, may be prohibited by law and may result in criminal and/or civil liability. A non-exhaustive list of these documents is set forth below. This list is intended to be a guide only. If you are uncertain about the legality of using your product to scan, print or ot
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Important Safety Instructions Before using this product, make sure you read this section (Important Safety Instructions) thoroughly, and that you use the product correctly. The purpose of the warnings and cautions contained in this section is to prevent injuries to the user and other people, and to prevent damage to property. Make sure you adhere to these warnings and cautions. Do not perform any actions that are not explicitly written in this manual. Installation WARNING • Do not install
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CAUTION • Do not install the printer on an unsteady platform, an uneven surface, or any other unstable location, or any location subject to vibrations. If the printer falls down or the platform tips over, someone may be injured. • Do not install this printer in a location where a wall or other object will block the ventilation slots in the printer. Do not install the printer on a bed, sofa, thick carpet, etc. If the ventilations slots are blocked, the internal printer components will overhe
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• Do not use any electrical cables other than the supplied cord. Doing so may cause fire or electrical shock. • In principle, you should not connect the printer using an extension cord or connect too many appliances to a single power outlet. However, if there is no choice but to use an extension cord or connect multiple appliances to a single power outlet, it is the responsibility of the user to take care of the following cautions. If these points are not followed correctly, a fire or electri
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• When you are moving the printer, always turn the printer and computer off, unplug the power plug, and remove the interface cable. If you move the printer without unplugging the cables, the electrical cord and interface cable may be damaged, causing a fire or electrical shock. • Do not drop paper clips, staples, or any other metallic objects into the printer. Do not spill water, liquids, or flammable substances (alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) onto the printer. If any of these items come i
