Page 1 LX-P1300 LX-D1300 COLOR LABEL PRINTER User's Guide CANON FINETECH NISCA INC. 2018 4Y1-8615-030...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Changing Print Quality Setting ........50 Before You Begin Printing with the Color Correction Method Conventions ...................iv Changed ..................52 Sample Screens ................iv Printing in Black and White ..........53 Trademarks ..................iv Print the Gradation Smoothly ...........54 Abbreviations .................v Setting the Sharpness ............56 Request to the Customer ............v Adjusting the Color Balance..........58 Legal Notice ..................v...
Page 3 Strong Cleaning ..............117 Specifications ......Adjusting Print Head Position ..........119 Checking the Setting Values ..........133 Index ..........Maintaining Ink Quality (LX-P1300 only) ......136 Cleaning the Printer ..............142 Cleaning the exterior of the printer......142 Cleaning the Transport Unit ..........144 4. Troubleshooting For Troubleshooting Operations .........150...
Page 4: Before You Begin
Indicates an operation that must not be performed. Read these items carefully, and make sure not to perform the described operations. Sample Screens The sample LX-P1300 printer driver screens displayed in this manual were created with Windows 10. Trademarks • Canon and the Canon logo are registered trademarks of Canon Inc.
Page 5: Abbreviations
Reproduction of such items may be subject to criminal prosecution. • Please note that intellectual property protected by copyright may not be reproduced without the express permission of the copyright holder except for personal or household use under limited circumstances. ■ Product Name LX-P1300 LX-D1300...
Page 6 Before You Begin ■ FCC (Federal Communications Commission) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 7 Chapter 1 Basic Operation This chapter describes basic things to remember before using this product. Names and Functions of Components ........................2 Turning the Printer On/Off ..............................6 Loading the Paper ................................. 12 How to Print ....................................25 Configuring Print Settings ..............................29...
Page 8: Basic Operation
Chapter 1 Basic Operation Names and Functions of Components Names and functions of the components of this printer are described below. External View Transport Unit (P.4) USB Connector Pull out this unit when setting paper. Connect a USB cable to this connector. Ejection Slot LAN Connector Printed paper is ejected through this slot.
Page 9: Internal View
Names and Functions of Components Internal View Maintenance Cartridge Ink used to clean printhead is collected in this cartridge.
Page 10: Transport Unit
Chapter 1 Basic Operation Transport Unit Transport Unit Lever Paper Set Lever Open this lever to pull out the transport unit. Secure paper to the transport unit using this lever. Transport Area Roll Holder Transports paper here. Set paper here. Clean the transport area when stained with paper dust and ink.
Page 11: Operation Panel
Names and Functions of Components Operation Panel Power Key/Lamp Ink Lamps (Bk/C/M/Y) Press this key to turn on/off the printer. This lamp lights Each lamp lights up or blinks when there is no ink up or blinks depending on the power supply status. available for printing or the ink tank is low.
Page 12: Turning The Printer On/Off
Chapter 1 Basic Operation Turning the Printer On/Off How to Turn the Printer On Press the power key. The status lamp blinks (green), and then lights NOTE • About the Sleep Timer (P.8) The printer will automatically enter sleep mode when a predetermined amount of time elapses without printing.
Page 13: How To Turn The Printer Off
Turning the Printer On/Off How to Turn the Printer Off Make sure the printer is not operating. When the status lamp is blinking (green), the printer is operating. Make sure the status lamp lights up (green) before turning the printer off. Press and hold the power key until the status lamp goes out.
Page 14: Changing The Power Settings
Chapter 1 Basic Operation Changing the Power Settings Switching the Printer to the Sleep State ■ IMPORTANT • The printer cannot be switched to the sleep state when printing is in progress or when an error has occurred. NOTE •...
Page 15 Turning the Printer On/Off Switch the printer to the sleep state. 1. Click the [Utility] tab. 2. Click [ Sleep]. A confirmation message appears. 3. Review the message, and then click [Yes]. The power lamp blinks slowly, and the printer is switched to the sleep state.
Page 16 Chapter 1 Basic Operation ■ Changing the Sleep Timer/Off Timer Setting If the printer is not operated for a predetermined amount of time, it can automatically switch to the sleep state (sleep timer), or automatically turn off (off timer). IMPORTANT •...
Page 17 Turning the Printer On/Off Set the sleep timer. 1. Click the [Utility] tab. 2. Click [ Sleep Timer Setting]. The [Sleep Timer Setting] dialog box appears. 3. Enter the setting time of the sleep timer. The time can be set in minutes within the range from 1 to 60 (min).
Page 18: Loading The Paper
Chapter 1 Basic Operation Loading the Paper IMPORTANT • When replacing paper after the printer has run out, peel off the tape affixed at the end of the remaining paper. Removing the remaining paper through the ejection slot without peeling off the tape could cause a printing failure.
Page 19 Setting Paper Make sure the power lamp is lit. If the power lamp is off, press the power key to turn the printer on. (P.6) Pull the transport unit out of the printer. 1. Raise the transport unit lever. 2. Pull this lever while holding the printer with one hand so that it does not move.
Page 20 Chapter 1 Basic Operation 3. Pull the transport unit out with both hands as shown in the figure. CAUTION • When pulling the transport unit out of the printer, hold it securely with both hands so that it does not fall down.
Page 21 Setting Paper Remove the roll holder from the transport unit. ● When setting paper for the first time: (Refer to P.15) ● When replacing paper after the printer has run out of paper: (Refer to P.16) ● When replacing with paper of a different type or size: (Refer to P.18) ●...
Page 22 Chapter 1 Basic Operation ● When replacing paper after the printer has run out of paper 1. Open the paper set lever. 2. Peel off the tape affixed at the end of the remaining paper. 3. Pull the remaining paper out through the paper ejection slot.
Page 23 Setting Paper 4. Remove the roll holder. IMPORTANT • When replacing paper before the printer has finished printing, ensure that the new paper is the same type and size of the paper to be replaced. Using new paper of a different type or size could cause a printing error.
Page 24 Chapter 1 Basic Operation ● When replacing with paper of a different type or size 1. Open the paper set lever. 2. Pull the paper set out between the paper guides onto the roll holder. 3. Remove the roll holder.
Page 25 Setting Paper IMPORTANT • Before removing the roll holder, be sure to pull the paper out of the paper guides. Removing the roll holder with paper still set between the paper guides could damage the paper guides or sensor. Remove paper or a paper core from the roll holder. Roll stopper (L) 1.
Page 26 Chapter 1 Basic Operation Set new paper. 1. Attach roll stoppers to paper. Attach the roll stoppers to paper so that paper is fed as indicated by the mark on the roll stopper (L). Push the roller stoppers until they are pressed against paper without clearance.
Page 27 Setting Paper Set the paper guide. While pressing on the top of the paper guide (A), move it to the paper width index (B) corresponding to the paper width. For example, in the illustration shown on the left, the guide has been moved to the guide position “54 mm.”...
Page 28 Chapter 1 Basic Operation Set paper. 1. Pass the paper leading edge under the sensor (C), and align it with the paper alignment line (D). Check that paper does not float above the paper guides (A and E). If it is hard to feed paper in, check whether the paper guide is positioned properly.
Page 29 Setting Paper 3. Make sure the rollers (F) are firmly pressed onto the paper surface, close the paper set lever. If the rollers are not firmly pressed onto the paper surface, the paper set lever can not be closed. Set the transport unit in the printer. 1.
Page 30 Chapter 1 Basic Operation 2. Push the transport unit lever until it clicks. CAUTION • When returning the transport unit back inside the printer, be careful not to get your fingers caught between the transport unit and the inside of the printer. IMPORTANT •...
Page 31: How To Print
Open the document you want to print and then the [Print] dialog box. Select [Print] from the [Files] menu (or the toolbar) of the application software. Open the printer driver setup window. Select [Canon LX-P1300] (or [Canon LX-D1300]), and then click [Preferences] or [Properties].
Page 32 Chapter 1 Basic Operation Set the paper size and type. 1. Select the paper size. Select [2×3 label/gap]. 2. Select the paper type. Select [Matte]. 3. Click IMPORTANT • Selecting the wrong paper size could stain the transport area and paper guides. For how to clean the transport area and paper guides.
Page 33 How to Print blackout occurs), do not draw out the transport unit immediately. Turn the printer on again before performing any operation. Drawing out the transport unit forcibly without turning the printer on again could cause a machine failure. • If the application software and printer driver have the same setting items such as Paper Size, Orientation, and Copies, the settings made by the application software may be given priority.
Page 34: Cancel Printing
Chapter 1 Basic Operation • Displaying Help Topics Displaying help topics from the Settings screen of the printer driver allows you to read descriptions of functions and setting procedure. - To read detailed descriptions of functions and setting procedure When you want to read detailed description of printer driver functions and setting procedure, click [Help] on the Settings screen of the printer driver.
Page 35: Configuring Print Settings
Select [Print] from the [Files] menu or toolbar of the application software. The [Print] dialog box appears. Select [Canon LX-P1300]( or [Canon LX-D1300]) and then click [Preferences] (or [Properties]). The printer driver setup window appears.
Page 36 Chapter 1 Basic Operation ■ Opening the Printer Driver Setup Window from the [Devices and Printers] Folder Right-click on start and then select Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Devices and printers. Windows 8.1 From the Desktop charms, select Settings -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Devices and Printers.
Page 37 Configuring Print Settings Right-click on the Printer icon, and then select [Printer Properties]. The printer properties window appears. IMPORTANT • Some Windows functions and print settings are displayed in the printer properties window. Print settings are located in the [General] tab and the [Utility] tab of the printer properties window. Refer to Windows product documentation for information related to Windows functions.
Page 38: Printer Driver Setup Window Configuration
Chapter 1 Basic Operation Printer Driver Setup Window Configuration The printer driver setup window consists of the [Page Setup] tab, [Color] tab, [Cutter Settings] tab, [Overlay Settings] tab, [Advanced Settings] tab, and [Utility] tab. [Page Setup] tab ■ On the [Page Setup] tab, can be configured paper-related settings and specify the number of copies, print orientation, etc.
Page 39 Configuring Print Settings Orientation [Check Settings] Specify the orientation of paper to print on. Clicking this button allows to check the print settings registered in [Favorites]. [Defaults] On the displayed screen, clicking [Copy] allows Clicking this button restores the default settings you to copy the settings.
Page 40 Chapter 1 Basic Operation ■ [Color] tab On the [Color] tab can be configured settings of print quality and color. Preview window showing the current settings Monochrome Print (P.53) The paper size currently set on the [Page Setup] Select this check box to make black-and-white tab and the print image finished with color prints.
Page 41 Configuring Print Settings ■ [Cutter Settings] tab On the [Cutter Settings] tab, the auto cutter settings can be configured. Auto Cutter (P.75) [Defaults] Select this check box when you want to use the Clicking this button restores the default settings auto cutter.
Page 42 Chapter 1 Basic Operation ■ [Overlay Settings] tab Overlay printing can be set in the [Overlay Settings] tab of the [Printing Preferences] Window. Overlay (P.65) [Defaults] Select this check box to perform overlay printing. Clicking this button restores the default settings on the [Overlay Settings] tab.
Page 43 Configuring Print Settings ■ [Advanced Settings] tab Print order and print speed can be adjusted in the [Advanced Settings] tab of the [Printing Preferences] Window. Preview window showing the current settings 1st Print Priority Mode (P.72) The currently selected paper size is displayed. Selecting this check box accelerates printing on the first sheet of paper.
Page 44 Chapter 1 Basic Operation ■ [Utility] tab Perform printer maintenance or change printer settings on the [Utility] tab. For LX-P1300 For LX-D1300...
Page 45 Clicking this button allows ink to flow in the print Allows the user to adjust ink jetting amounts and head and ink path to maintain the ink quality. register them along with the paper type of new (LX-P1300 only) paper. [ Start Status Monitor] (P.98) Clicking this button displays the status monitor.
Page 46 Chapter 1 Basic Operation • Administrative privileges required for certain features Administrative privileges over this printer are required when configuring settings (marked with *) on the [Utility] tab of the printer properties window. If a user without administrative privileges over this printer attempts to configure settings, the following message will appear.
Page 47: Printing
Chapter 2 Printing Printing with the Custom Paper Size ......................... 42 Changing Print Quality and Adjusting Color......................50 Carrying out Overlay Printing ............................65 Setting Paper Feed Speed ..............................72 Setting the Cutter ................................... 75 Registering Frequently Used Print Settings ......................85 Changing the Special Settings of the Printer ......................
Page 48: Printing With The Custom Paper Size
Chapter 2 Printing Printing with the Custom Paper Size It is possible to register a desired paper size (width, length, etc.) in the printer driver. ”Effective ranges of paper size settings are as follows: ● Custom paper size This setting is effective for all documents. To register custom paper size, select the option from the [Paper Size] drop down menu.
Page 49 Printing with the Custom Paper Size 2. Select a basic paper size from [Paper sizes list]. Enter information about new paper. 1. Enter the name of new paper in the [Name] text box. Enter up to 15 characters. Spaces and tabs cannot be used. When setting the customize: The paper name cannot be changed.
Page 50 Chapter 2 Printing 4. Enter the paper size. When the paper size is set, the guide position where the paper guide is set is displayed in the [Guide]. Items to be set differ depending on the paper form. For the ranges of settable values, see “Ranges of Custom Paper Sizes (P.46)”...
Page 51 Printing with the Custom Paper Size Complete registration of the paper size. Click [OK] in the printer driver setup window. Printing will take place according to the specified paper size. NOTE • Deleting the Registered Custom Paper Size Select the paper size you want to delete from [Paper Size List] and then click [Delete]. •...
Page 52 Chapter 2 Printing ■ Ranges of Custom Paper Sizes Custom paper sizes can be entered values within the ranges indicated in the table below. ● Label/Gap This is standard label paper. The printer recognizes the leading edge of paper by detecting the gap between the two adjacent labels.
Page 53 Printing with the Custom Paper Size IMPORTANT • Set the paper size so that the following conditions are met: - The total of the paper width, left gap, and right gap is 28.4 mm (1.12 inch) or more. The total of the left margin and left gap or the total of the right margin and right gap is 3.5 mm (0.14 inch) or more. ●...
Page 54 Chapter 2 Printing ● Tag/Marker This is a type of tag paper with marks printed on its back surface. The printer recognizes the leading edge of paper by detecting the marks. Top margin Mark Cutting position Print area Left margin Right margin Transport direction...
Page 55 Printing with the Custom Paper Size ● Tag/No TOF This is a type of tag paper without marks printed on its back surface. Top margin Cutting position Print area Left margin Right margin Transport direction Cutting position Paper length Cutting position Bottom margin Paper width *1 Tag paper: Non-adhesive paper...
Page 56: Changing Print Quality And Adjusting Color
Chapter 2 Printing Changing Print Quality and Adjusting Color Using the printer driver, you can configure various settings related to the print quality and color. Changing Print Quality Setting Print quality based on what is best suited for the final print. Open the printer driver setup window.
Page 57 Changing Print Quality and Adjusting Color Select a half-toning method. 1. Select [Dither] or [Error Diffusion]. [Dither] This method is suitable for printing graphics requiring clear borders between colors. [Error Diffusion] This method is suitable for printing photos and graphics requiring subtle gradation. NOTE •...
Page 58: Printing With The Color Correction Method Changed
Chapter 2 Printing Printing with the Color Correction Method Changed Open the printer driver setup window. (P.29) Select a color correction method. 1. Click the [Color] tab. 2. Select “Driver Correction” or “Disable.” [Driver Correction] The optimum color adjustment is made for this printer.
Page 59: Printing In Black And White
Changing Print Quality and Adjusting Color Printing in Black and White A color document can be made into black and white prints. When black-and-white prints are made, only black ink is used. Open the printer driver setup window. (P.29) Configure the settings for black-and-white printing. 1.
Page 60: Print The Gradation Smoothly
Chapter 2 Printing Print the Gradation Smoothly Use the [Print the gradation smoothly] feature if you see uneven color gradients in the printout. Open the printer driver setup window. (P.29) Select a color correction method from the [Color Correction] pull-down menu and then choose the [Detailed Settings] dialog box.
Page 61 Changing Print Quality and Adjusting Color Print the gradation smoothly. 1. Click [Print the gradation smoothly] check box. 2. Click [OK]. Complete the setting procedure. Click [OK] in the printer driver setup window. When printing begins, the gradation of the document will be printed smoothly. NOTE •...
Page 62: Setting The Sharpness
Chapter 2 Printing Setting the Sharpness You can improve contours (edge definition) and reduce blurriness in an image by adjusting the sharpness. Open the printer driver setup window. (P.29) Display the [Detailed Settings] dialog box. 1. Click the [Color] tab. 2.
Page 63 Changing Print Quality and Adjusting Color Adjust the sharpness. 1. Adjust the sharpness level. To increase sharpness, select one of [1(Small)], [2(Medium)], and [3(Large)]. The sharpness level increases or decreases when the number increases or decreases. When [0(None)] is selected, no adjustment is made to sharpness.
Page 64: Adjusting The Color Balance
Chapter 2 Printing Adjusting the Color Balance You can adjust the color balance for printed colors (cyan, magenta, yellow and black). Open the printer driver setup window. (P.29) Display the [Detailed Settings] dialog box. 1. Click the [Color] tab. 2.
Page 65 Changing Print Quality and Adjusting Color Adjust the color balance. 1. Adjust the color balance by moving the sliders for each color. The center of the slidebar is the default position (0). The slider can be moved between -50 to +50.
Page 66: Adjusting The Density
Chapter 2 Printing Adjusting the Density If you are not satisfied with the overall density of the printed result, adjustment can be made. Open the printer driver setup window. (P.29) Open the [Detailed Settings] dialog box. 1. Click the [Color] tab. 2.
Page 67 Changing Print Quality and Adjusting Color Adjust the density. 1. Adjust the density by moving the slider. The center of the slidebar is the default position (0). The slider can be moved between -50 to +50. The more you move the slider to the left, the lower the density becomes.
Page 68: Adjusting The Brightness Or Contrast
Chapter 2 Printing Adjusting the Brightness or Contrast Adustments can be made if you are not satisfied with the overall brightness (too dark or bright) and contrast (the dark portions are not clearly distinguished from the light portions) of the printed result. Open the printer driver setup window.
Page 69 Changing Print Quality and Adjusting Color Adjust the brightness. 1. Select one from [Brighter], [Normal], and [Darker]. Adjust the brightness of the intermediate colors without changing the brightness of the darkest and brightest portions. Adjust the contrast. 1. Adjust the contrast by moving the slider. The center of the slidebar is the default position (0).
Page 70 Chapter 2 Printing Complete the setting procedure. Click [OK] in the printer driver setup window. When printing begins, the document will be printed at the adjusted brightness and contrast. NOTE • [Brightness] can not be selected when [Color Correction] is set to [Disable]. •...
Page 71: Carrying Out Overlay Printing
Carrying out Overlay Printing Carrying out Overlay Printing Overlay printing is a printer function which internally combines two pieces of data, i.e., the fixed data created in advanced as a “form file” commonly printed on all pages, and the data on each page of a document (variable data such as characters), and prints them together page by page.
Page 72: Printing A Form To A File
Chapter 2 Printing Printing a Form to a File Send (print) fixed data (template, etc.) to the printer to create a form file. Open the data to be created as a form file using the application software used to create the data.
Page 73 Carrying out Overlay Printing 8. Enter a comment. (Optional) Enter up to 31 characters. 9. Click [OK]. Print. Click [Print] in the [Print] dialog box. The form file (*.of2) is stored at the specified storage location. NOTE • Even when two or more pages of print data are created as form files, they are stored as one file. IMPORTANT •...
Page 74 Chapter 2 Printing 2) Right-click the printer icon and select [Printer Properties]. The properties window will appear. 3) Click on the [Advanced] tab and uncheck the [Enable advanced printing features]. The spool format will be set to RAW mode.
Page 75: Carrying Out Overlay Printing
Carrying out Overlay Printing Carrying out Overlay Printing Carry out overlay printing with a form file. Open the data to be used as print data using the application software used to create the data. Display the printer driver setup window from the application software. (P.29) Configure the settings for overlay printing.
Page 76 Chapter 2 Printing 7. Confirm the information about the form file shown in the [Form File Information] and [Preview] panes. To see the preview, check the [Preview] check box. Some form files may not show their information in the [Form File Information] and [Preview] panes.
Page 77 Carrying out Overlay Printing NOTE • Clicking [How to Overlay printing] in the [Overlay Settings] tab will display the help screen showing the Overlay printing method.
Page 78: Setting Paper Feed Speed
Chapter 2 Printing Setting Paper Feed Speed The procedure for setting the paper feed speed of the printer is described below. Accelerating Printing on the 1st Sheet of Paper Selecting the 1st Print Priority mode accelerates printing on the first sheet of paper. IMPORTANT •...
Page 79: Adjusting The Paper Feed Speed
Setting Paper Feed Speed 3.Click [Yes]. Complete the setting procedure. Click [OK] in the printer driver setup window. Adjusting the Paper Feed Speed Adjust the paper feed speed when you want to make prints in synchronized timing with the operation of a unit (e.g., a paper rewinger) or according to the type of print data.
Page 80 Chapter 2 Printing Complete the setting procedure. Click [OK] in the printer driver setup window. NOTE • When the [Automatic Speed] check box is selected, the printing speed automatically changes to an appropriate one according to the print data transmission status. The printing speed automatically changes to 120 mm/sec (4.7 in/sec), or 80 mm/sec (3.1 in/sec).
Page 81: Setting The Cutter
Setting Cutter Setting the Cutter The procedure for setting the cutter is described below. IMPORTANT • When tag paper is used, a trace of cutting remains at the leading or trailing edge of paper. • Full-label paper cannot be cut. If it is cut, a printer failure could result. •...
Page 82 Chapter 2 Printing Set the auto cutter. 1. Click the [Cutter Settings] tab. 2. Check the [Auto Cutter] check box. By default, this check box is selected. Select the cutting timing(s) (for the beginning of printing and/or the end of printing). 1.
Page 83 Setting Cutter If you want to cut paper during printing, you need to specify the cutting timing and interval. Select either of the following two procedures according to the method of printing. ● When printing pages continuously or printing all pages of a document repeatedly Paper is cut at intervals of the number of pages specified using the [Cut Interval] spinner.
Page 84 Chapter 2 Printing ● When printing multiple copies of a document (on a page basis) Paper is cut for each group of pages. When the [Cut within the group] check box is selected, paper is cut within each group at intervals of the number of pages specified using the [Cut Interval] spinner.
Page 85 Setting Cutter Complete the setting procedure. Click [OK] in the printer driver setup window. The specified cutting interval takes effect. ■ Adjusting the Cutting Position The cutting position can be adjusted between the adjacent printed labels. IMPORTANT • Administrative privileges over this printer are required to configure printer settings. If a user without administrative privileges proceeds with configuration of settings, a message ”You do not have rights to printer management.
Page 86 Chapter 2 Printing Adjust the cutting position. 1. Click the [Utility] tab. 2. Click [ Cutter Adjustment]. The [Cutter Adjustment] dialog box appears. 3. Adjust the cutting position. Adjust the cutting position by moving the slide bar. The center of the slidebar is the default position (0.0mm).
Page 87: Operating The Manual Cut
Setting Cutter 5. Click [Yes]. The adjusted cutting position takes effect. Print a test pattern to make sure paper is cut at the center of the gap between labels. Before making prints, print a test pattern to confirm the cutting position. NOTE •...
Page 88 Chapter 2 Printing ■ Operating the Cutter from the Printer Driver Open the printer driver setup window. (P.29) Operate the cutter. 1. Click the [Utility] tab. 2. Click [ Manual Cut]. A confirmation message appears. 3. Click [Yes]. The cutter operates.
Page 89 Setting Cutter ■ Operating the Cutter from the Status Monitor Open the printer driver setup window. (P.29) Start the status monitor. 1. Click the [Utility] tab. 2. Click [Start Status Monitor]. Operate the cutter. 1. Select [Manual Cut] from the [Manual Cut] menu.
Page 90 Chapter 2 Printing ■ Operating the Cutter from the Operation Panel Press and hold the pause key for at least 2 seconds. The cutter operates.
Page 91: Registering Frequently Used Print Settings
Registering Frequently Used Print Settings Registering Frequently Used Print Settings It is possible to register the frequently used print settings in [ Favorites]. Selecting a registered favorite from the [Favorites List] allows you to make prints with frequently used print settings. IMPORTANT •...
Page 92 Chapter 2 Printing Register the settings. 1. Click the [Page Setup] tab. Make sure [Current Settings] is selected from the [Favorites]. 2. Click [Register/Delete...]. The [Register/Delete Favorites] dialog box appears. 3. Enter a desired name in the [Setting File Name] entry box and then confirm the [Setting Contents].
Page 93 Registering Frequently Used Print Settings 5. Click [Yes]. 6. Click [OK]. The print settings are registered in [Favorites]. NOTE • Changing the Name of a Favorite To change the name of a registered favorite, select it from the [Registered Settings List] and then click [Change Name].
Page 94 Chapter 2 Printing • Default Settings Default settings are as follows: Tab Name Item Name Setting Page Setup Paper Size 2 × 3 label/gap Paper Type Matte Copies Orientation Portrait 180-degree Rotation Color Resolution Input resolution 600dpi Half-tone Error Diffusion Color Correction Driver Correction Monochrome Print...
Page 95: Changing The Special Settings Of The Printer
Changing the Special Settings of the Printer Changing the Special Settings of the Printer Use the [Special Settings] to change the special settings of the printer as required. Normally, it is not necessary to change the settings. There are four special settings. [ Ink Pre-fi re On The Paper] A very small quantity of ink is constantly discharged onto paper at regular intervals in order to maintain the print head performance.
Page 96 Chapter 2 Printing Open the properties window of the printer. (P.30) Display the [Special Settings] dialog box. 1. Click the [Utility] tab. 2. Click [ Special Settings].
Page 97 Changing the Special Settings of the Printer Send the changed special settings. 1. Change settings as needed. The special settings of the connected printer (online status) are displayed. When the computer cannot communicate with the printer (offline status), the special settings that the computer received in the last communication (when the printer was in the online status) are displayed.
Page 98 Chapter 2 Printing Finish updating the special settings. 1. Click [Close].
Page 99: Registering Paper Type
Registering Paper Type Registering Paper Type Allows the user to adjust ink jetting amounts and register them along with the paper type. IMPORTANT • Up to 100 custom paper types can be registered. • Pre-registered paper types cannot be changed. (Matte, Gloss and Synthetic) •...
Page 100 Chapter 2 Printing Registering the new paper type. 1. Select the profile from [Paper Type Names]. Select from Matte, Gloss and Synthetic. 2. Enter the name of new paper type. Up to 31 characters can be entered. Spaces and tabs cannot be used. "*"...
Page 101 Registering Paper Type 5. Click [Yes]. The paper types are registered in [Paper Type Names]. NOTE • A confirmation message will be displayed when registering a new media type that will increase the ink jetting amount. Review the message, and then click [Yes]. 6.
Page 102 Chapter 2 Printing Complete a test print to check the print result. NOTE • Deleting a paper type To delete a registered paper type, select it from the [Paper Type Names], and then click [Delete].
Page 103 Checking the Printer Status ............................. 98 Replacing the Ink Tank ..............................101 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ........................108 Cleaning the Print Head ..............................115 Adjusting Print Head Position ............................119 Checking the Setting Values ............................133 Maintaining Ink Quality (LX-P1300 only) ........................136 Cleaning the Printer ................................142...
Page 104: Maintenance
Chapter 3 Maintenance Checking the Printer Status The status monitor allows you to check the current status of the printer. There are four types of images to inform the status of the printer. Displayed when the printer is in a normal state. (Background is blue) The printer is online and ready to print.
Page 105: How To Start And Display The Status Monitor
Checking the Printer Status NOTE • The status monitor allows you to check the current status of the printer, print status, ink information, and maintenance cartridge information. • Cancelling Printing To cancel printing, click [Cancel Print Job] on the status monitor. Printing is canceled, All print data in process in the computer, current print jobs and print jobs that are received/processed are canceled.
Page 106 Chapter 3 Maintenance Open the View menu and select the desired option. 1. Select one of the following: [Start With Popup] Open and display the Status Monitor window. (This is the default setting.) [Minimize at Start] Minimize and store the open Status Monitor window on the taskbar.
Page 107: Replacing The Ink Tank
Replacing the Ink Tank Replacing the Ink Tank When an ink tank needs to be replaced, the corresponding ink lamp lights up and an error message “xxxx ink empty” appears on the status monitor. The procedures for replacing the ink tank and checking the ink condition are described below. Replacing the Ink Tank When an ink tank is out of ink, replace it following the procedure described below.
Page 108 Chapter 3 Maintenance Replace the ink tank indicated by the ink lamp. (Indication by Ink lamp) The ink lamp lights up when the corresponding ink tank ineeds to be replaced. (Indication on the status monitor) An error message “XXXX ink empty” appears on the status monitor.
Page 109 Replacing the Ink Tank Open the ink tank cover. Remove the ink tank. Push the ink tank lock knob (A) and raise the ink tank to remove it. Do not remove two or more ink tanks at the same time. When replacing two or more ink tanks, be sure to replace the tanks one by one.
Page 110 Chapter 3 Maintenance Preparing the Ink Tanks. 1. Remove each ink tank from the plastic bag. When using the LX-P1300, proceed to Step 2. (P.104) When using the LX-D1300, proceed to Step 4. (P.105) (For LX-P1300 only) 2. Hold the ink tank with the orange protective cap up.
Page 111 Replacing the Ink Tank 4. Remove the orange protective cap as shown in the figure. When removing the protective cap, be sure to hold the ink tank as illustrated to avoid getting ink on your fingers. Dispose the removed protective cap according to local regulations.
Page 112 Chapter 3 Maintenance Install the ink tank in the printer. 1. Insert the ink tank in the slot in the printer with the ink supply opening down. Before installing each ink tank, match the ink color with the corresponding label. 2.
Page 113: Checking The Ink Condition
Replacing the Ink Tank Checking the Ink Condition The ink condition will be indicated on the status monitor and by the Ink lamps. Indication by ink Indication on status monitor Status lamp • The ink tank must be replaced. Blinking •...
Page 114: Replacing The Maintenance Cartridge
Chapter 3 Maintenance Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge When the maintenance cartridge becomes full of collected ink, the maintenance cartridge lamp lights up and a message “Maintenance cartridge full” appears on the status monitor. Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge When the maintenance cartridge becomes full, replace it with a new one following the procedure described below. CAUTION •...
Page 115 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Unbox the new maintenance cartridge. 1. Open the shipping box. 2. Take the maintenance cartridge out of the shipping box. Pull the transport unit out of the printer. 1. Raise the transport unit lever. 2. Pull this lever while holding the printer with one hand so that it does not move.
Page 116 Chapter 3 Maintenance 3. Pull the transport unit out with both hands as shown in the figure. CAUTION • When pulling the transport unit out of the printer, hold it securely with both hands so that it does not fall down.
Page 117 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Pull out the maintenance cartridge filled with ink. 1. Slowly pull the maintenance cartridge out. 2. Place the removed maintenance cartridge in the plastic bag. A new maintenance cartridge comes with a plastic bag to put the used maintenance cartridge in.
Page 118 Chapter 3 Maintenance Install the new maintenance cartridge. Insert the maintenance cartridge as far as it will go. Set the transport unit in the printer. 1. Slowly insert the transport unit as far as it will go.
Page 119 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge 2. Push the transport unit lever until it clicks. CAUTION • When inserting the transport unit, be careful not to get your fingers caught between the transport unit and the main body of the printer. IMPORTANT •...
Page 120: Checking The Status Of The Maintenance Cartridge
Chapter 3 Maintenance Checking the Status of the Maintenance Cartridge The maintenance cartridge information will be indicated on the status monitor and by the maintenance cartridge lamp. Indication by maintenance Display on status monitor Status cartridge lamp • The maintenance cartridge is full and must be replaced.
Page 121: Cleaning The Print Head
Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Print Head If the printed result is faint, print head nozzles may be clogged with paper dust, etc. When nozzles are clogged, perform print head cleaning. IMPORTANT • When printing is in progress or an error has occurred, cleaning cannot be performed. •...
Page 122 Chapter 3 Maintenance 3. Review the displayed message and then click [Yes]. Light cleaning begins. When cleaning is in progress, do not perform any other operation. It takes about 2 minutes (For LX-D1300: 4 minutes) to finish the cleaning. NOTE •...
Page 123: Strong Cleaning
Cleaning the Print Head Strong Cleaning If print is faint after completion of normal cleaning (light cleaning), perform strong cleaning. IMPORTANT • Since strong cleaning consumes more ink than normal cleaning (light cleaning), perform only when necessary. Open the printer driver setup window. (P.29) Perform strong cleaning.
Page 124 Chapter 3 Maintenance 3. Select the ink colors corresponding to the nozzles you want to clean. The nozzles corresponding to the radio button which is checked will be cleaned. Select [All Colors] radio button to clean nozzles for all colors together. 4.
Page 125: Adjusting Print Head Position
Adjusting Print Head Position Adjusting Print Head Position Adjust the print head position if a color shift is found. To adjust the print head position, print adjustment patterns and enter adjustment values while looking at the printed adjustment patterns. IMPORTANT •...
Page 126 Chapter 3 Maintenance Display the [Print Head Position Adjustment] dialog box. 1. Click the [Utility] tab. 2. Click [ Print Head Position Adjustment]. NOTE • Clicking [The details of the adjustment method are here] in the [Print Head Position Adjustment] dialog box will display the help screen showing the print head adjustment method.
Page 127 Adjusting Print Head Position [Step 1] Print adjustment patterns. 1. Make sure the printer is not operating and then click [Print]. A confirmation message will appear. 2. Review the displayed message, and then click [Yes]. Printing of adjustment patterns will begin. 3.
Page 128 “print head position adjustment pattern (landscape)” for measuring the print head deviation in the direction perpendicular to the transport direction, and a black frame for checking the reference position of each ink. For LX-P1300 For LX-D1300 Printer S/N: XXXXXXXXXX...
Page 129 Adjusting Print Head Position [Step 2] Check the reference position. Check whether the black frame is centered on the paper. If the black frame is not centered, adjust the reference position. (Normally, it is not necessary to adjust the reference position.) 1.
Page 130 Chapter 3 Maintenance - To specify the adjustment value, move the slider or enter a value directly in the entry box (spinner) interlocked with the slider. - Changing the value by 1 will move the black frame 0.0212 mm (0.0008 inch) upward/downward/leftward/ rightward.
Page 131 Adjusting Print Head Position 3. Read the horizontal adjustment value in the adjustment pattern [K]. The adjustment value is found at the top of the magenta and black lines which appear to be smoothly connected. (without steps) For example, in the pattern shown on the left, the adjustment value is +4.
Page 132 Chapter 3 Maintenance 5. Click [Proceed to Step 4]. NOTE • To specify the adjustment value, move the slider or enter a value directly in the entry box (spinner) interlocked with the slidebar. • The vertical adjustment range is from -32 to +32, and the horizontal adjustment range is from -30 to +30. However, the adjustment range may be limited depending on the current setting.
Page 133 Adjusting Print Head Position 2. Click the button (C) and then specify the vertical adjustment value. If the radio button is selected, the visible point in the adjustment pattern in [Head Position Adjustment] dialog box will be outlined in red. 3.
Page 134 Chapter 3 Maintenance 4. Click the button (Y) and then specify the horizontal adjustment value. If the radio button is selected, the visible point in the adjustment pattern in [Head Position Adjustment] dialog box will be outlined in red. 5. Adjust the print head position for yellow. (Adjustment pattern [Y]) Read the vertical and horizontal adjustment values in the same manner...
Page 135 Adjusting Print Head Position [Step 5] Send the adjustment values to the printer. 1. Click [Send]. A confirmation message will appear. 2. Click [Yes]. The print head position is adjusted. 3. Click [OK].
Page 136 Chapter 3 Maintenance Print adjustment patterns again. 1. Click [Print]. A confirmation message will appear. 2. Review the displayed message and then click [Yes]. Printing of adjustment patterns begins. 3. When adjustment patterns have been printed normally, click [Yes]. If you select [No], printing patterns will be printed again.
Page 137 Adjusting Print Head Position Complete the print head position adjustment procedure. 1. Click [Close]. A confirmation message will appear. 2. Click [Yes].
Page 138 Chapter 3 Maintenance...
Page 139: Checking The Setting Values
Checking the Setting Values Checking the Setting Values How to print information about the current settings of the printer. Select the printer or a file (*.txt) as the output destination. IMPORTANT • When outputting the setting information to the printer, make sure exclusive paper for color label printer, which is equal to or larger than 2 inch ×...
Page 140 Chapter 3 Maintenance Print the current settings. 1. Click the [Utility] tab. 2. Click [ Output Setting Value]. The [Output Setting Value] dialog box appears. 3. Select an output destination. When you selected the “Output to file”: Click [Reference], and select the storage location of the file.
Page 141 Checking the Setting Values NOTE • How to Read the Output Setting Values For LX-P1300 L X - P 1 3 0 0 Serial Number of Printer P r i n t e r S e r i a l N u m b e r...
Page 142: Maintaining Ink Quality (Lx-P1300 Only)
Chapter 3 Maintenance Maintaining Ink Quality (LX-P1300 only) Ink needs to be stirred periodically to keep its density uniform. When the warning message “Ink refresh timing” appears, take the appropriate action. IMPORTANT • When the warning message “Ink refresh timing” appears, perform ink refreshing. It is not necessary to perform ink refreshing until this message appears.
Page 143 Maintaining Ink Quality Open the printer driver setup window. (P.29) NOTE • When the warning message “Ink refresh timing exceeded” appears, the following pop-up screen is displayed at the same time. Click [Start Ink Refresh] to go to step 4 (P.138). Perform ink refreshing.
Page 144 Chapter 3 Maintenance 3. Click [Yes]. Close the status monitor, if it is active. 4. Click [OK]. Confirm the ink tank handling precautions. 5. Perform the procedure for stirring the ink in each ink tank following the the procedure to the left. Stir ink in all ink tanks.
Page 145 Maintaining Ink Quality IMPORTANT • Do not press on the sides of the ink tank as ink could come out. • Do not touch the ink tank electric contacts. The printer could fail in operation/printing. • After removing the protective cap, do not touch the ink supply opening. Ink could not be supplied properly.
Page 146 Chapter 3 Maintenance 7. Click [OK]. Ink refreshing starts. Do not operate the printer before the screen for Step 8 appears. IMPORTANT • When ink refreshing is in progress, observe the following precautions: - Do not turn off the printer. - Do not open/close the ink tank cover and transport unit lever.
Page 147 Maintaining Ink Quality NOTE • When the message “Maintenance cartridge full” appears, replace the maintenance cartridge with a new one, and then click [Retry]. For how to replace the maintenance cartridge, see “Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge (P.108)”. • When the message “xxxx ink empty” appears, replace the empty ink tank with a new one, and then click [Retry]. For how to replace the ink tank, see “Replacing the Ink Tank (P.101)”.
Page 148: Cleaning The Printer
Chapter 3 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer Clean the printer periodically to preserve the print quality and prevent issues. WARNING • When cleaning the printer, do not use a flammable solvent such as alcohol or thinner. If it is brought into contact with the electric parts inside the printer, a fire or electric shock could result. Cleaning the exterior of the printer To preserve the print quality, periodically clean the exterior of the printer.
Page 149 Cleaning the Printer Wipe the exterior clean with a damp cloth thoroughly wrung out. Connect the power cord and interface cable.
Page 150: Cleaning The Transport Unit
Chapter 3 Maintenance Cleaning the Transport Unit If printed paper is stained or paper cannot be fed properly, the transport unit may be stained. Clean the transport unit periodically. Pull the transport unit out of the printer. 1. Raise the transport unit lever. 2.
Page 151 Cleaning the Printer 3. Pull the transport unit out with both hands as shown in the figure. CAUTION • When pulling the transport unit out of the printer, hold it securely with both hands so that it does not fall down.
Page 152 Chapter 3 Maintenance Wipe the transport unit clean with a damp cloth thoroughly wrung out. 1. Open the paper set lever. Remove paper if it is still in the printer. (P.18) 2. Wipe ink and paper dust off the transport area, paper guides, and paper set lever.
Page 153 Cleaning the Printer 3. Remove the paper retainer (A). 4. Turn the paper retainer (A) over , and wipe ink and paper dust off on the back surface. 5. Wipe ink and paper dust off the sensors (B, C, and D).
Page 154 Chapter 3 Maintenance To clean the sensors (C and D), pass a cloth under them. IMPORTANT • Do not use a paper towel or tissue. If a torn piece or dust of the paper towel or tissue enters inside of the printer, a printer failure could result.
Page 155: Troubleshooting
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting For Troubleshooting Operations ..........................150 List of Error Messages/Warning Messages ......................164...
Page 156: For Troubleshooting Operations
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting For Troubleshooting Operations If problems persist after trying these procedures, contact your place of purchase. Status Lamp Lights up Orange When an error occurs in the printer requiring actions the status lamp of the operation panel will light up orange (operator call error).
Page 157 For Troubleshooting Operations IMPORTANT • For information on the details of the messages displayed on the Status Monitor and how to deal with errors, refer “List of Error Messages/Warning Messages (P.164)”. • When error messages are displayed, the printer will automatically go offline. Depending on the type of error, even after handling the error, there are cases where it will not go online automatically.
Page 158: Status Lamp Is Flashing Orange
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Status Lamp Is Flashing Orange When an error occurs in the printer and normal operation is not possible, the status lamp of the operation panel will flash orange (service call error). Handle accordingly: Turn the printer off. (P.7) After the power lamp goes off, turn the power on again.
Page 159: Power Does Not Turn On
For Troubleshooting Operations Power Does not Turn on Points to Confi rm Solution Is the AC adapter and power cord After confirming that the AC adapter and power cord are properly properly connected? connected, insert the power plug firmly into the power outlet. Is the power outlet supplying Try plugging in other electric appliances.
Page 160 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Points to Confi rm Solution Is the computer's configuration Selecting "Never" in the Microsoft Windows Power Saver or Power for suspend or sleep state set to Option settings will prevent the computer from entering a sleep state. something other than “Never”? Refer to Microsoft Windows product documentation for instructions on adjusting your computer's power settings.
Page 161 For Troubleshooting Operations Points to Confi rm Solution (When you are connected within a Make sure that the computer and this printer are installed on the same network environment) network following the steps below: Are the printer and computer (Confi rming the IP address) configured on the same network? 1.
Page 162: Paper Does Not Feed Properly
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 2. Right-click the printer icon and select [Printer Properties]. The properties window will appear. 3. Click on the [Ports] tab and click [Add port]. 4. Select [CNUS Network Port] and click [New Port...]. The [CNUS Network Port] dialog box will be displayed. 5.
Page 163: Improving The Print Quality
For Troubleshooting Operations Points to Confi rm Solution Is the transport area stained? If the transport area is stained by paper dust or ink, paper jams are more likely to occur. Clean the transport area regularly. (P.144) Improving the Print Quality Condition Solution Streaks appears in the print result.
Page 164 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Condition Solution The color deviation appears in the Confirm that the paper set (size, shape, and type) that displays color print result. deviation matches the paper (size, shape, and type) configured by the application software or printer driver is the same. Adjust the position of the print head.
Page 165 For Troubleshooting Operations Condition Solution The colors are wrong or colors mixed. Any ink tank may be installed incorrectly. If any ink tank is installed incorrectly, ink colors may be mixed. In this case, execute [Shipping The Printer] from the printer driver so that remove ink from the print head.
Page 166: Paper Is Jammed
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Paper Is Jammed When a paper jam occurs during printing, the printing is interrupted and the Status Monitor will display an error message such as “Paper jam #****” (**** represents numbers). Remove the paper jam according to the following steps: IMPORTANT •...
Page 167 For Troubleshooting Operations 3. Pull the transport unit out with both hands as shown in the figure. CAUTION • When pulling the transport unit out of the printer, hold it securely with both hands so that it does not fall down.
Page 168 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Remove the jammed paper 1. Open the paper set lever. When the ejection slot area is clogged, remove the paper retainer (A) and verify that labels or other matter is not stuck to it. If there are any labels or scraps, remove them all.
Page 169 For Troubleshooting Operations 3. Remove the jammed paper from the roll holder side. 4. If the paper retainer (A) was removed in Step 1, attach the Paper Retainer back. Align the arrow ( ) of the Paper Retainer (A) and the attachment position ( Load the paper.
Page 170: List Of Error Messages/Warning Messages
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting List of Error Messages/Warning Messages When trouble occurs while operating the printer or printing, the Status Monitor will activate and display error messages and warning messages. If problems persist after trying these procedures, please contact your place of purchase.
Page 171: Error Message
List of Error Messages/Warning Messages Error Message Operator Call Error ■ If problems persist after trying these procedures, please contact your place of purchase. (#**** represents numbers) Error Message Error Content Handling The transport unit lever is open. Close the transport unit lever. Transport unit fl ap open The ink tank cover is open.
Page 172 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Error Message Error Content Handling Out of paper. Load new paper. (P.12) Paper empty #**** To cancel printing, click on [Cancel Print Job] in the Status Monitor. If there is paper, confirm that the paper set (size and shape) matches the paper (size and shape) configured by the application software or printer driver.
Page 173 List of Error Messages/Warning Messages Error Message Error Content Handling Paper is jammed. Remove the paper jam and load the Paper jam #**** paper again. (P.12) If out of paper, resupply with new paper. (P.12) To cancel printing, click on [Cancel Print Job] in the Status Monitor.
Page 174 Transport unit error #**** unit internals. confirm that no foreign matter is on the inside. It is connected to a printer other Connect with this printer. Connected to a model other than than this printer. Canon LX-P1300 ( or LX-D1300)
Page 175 Check the [Extend Time-Out value] check box from the network utility. If the printer is shared, start Windows Task Manager, and confirm that ""Canon XXXX Status Monitor Service" (where XXXX is the model name) is registered in the [Service] tab.
Page 176 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Error Message Error Content Handling The remaining ink level cannot be Replace with new ink tank. (P.101) XXXX ink level unknown detected. Continuing to print with an ("XXXX" is black, cyan, magenta, or emptied ink tank or with ink tanks yellow) not supported by this product may damage the printer.
Page 177: Warning Message
List of Error Messages/Warning Messages Warning Message Warning Message Warning Content Handling The remaining ink is low. Prepare a new ink tank. XXXX ink low ("XXXX" is black, cyan, magenta, or yellow) The maintenance cartridge is Prepare a new maintenance Maintenance cartridge level low running out of space and is about cartridge.
Page 178 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Warning Message Warning Content Handling An unknown warning was Confirm the printer driver's version. Unknown warning #**** returned. If the printer driver used is not the latest version, download the latest version from the website and install. If the same error occurs again, take note of the message displayed (#****) and contact your place of...
Page 179: Appendix
Chapter 5 Appendix Moving the Printer ................................174 Uninstall Printer Driver ..............................184 About Network Utility ................................186...
Page 180: Moving The Printer
Chapter 5 Appendix Moving the Printer ● When Moving the Printer Indoors: Move the printer following the procedure described in “Moving the Printer Indoors (P.174)” ● When transporting the printer over a long distance for relocation, maintenance, etc. or by use of an airplane, train, automobile, etc.
Page 181 Moving the Printer • If this function is run on a shared printer, make sure the Status Monitor has not been launched on the client when working on a server, or has not been launched on the server when working on the client. The process may not be completed correctly if the Status Monitor is running.
Page 182 Chapter 5 Appendix 3. Click [Yes]. Ink bleeding starts. Do not operate the printer until after the message indicating that the removal of ink is completed appears. IMPORTANT • During execution of [Moving The Printer], observe the following precautions: - Do not turn the printer off. - Do not open/close the ink tank cover and transport unit lever.
Page 183: Shipping The Printer
Moving the Printer Move the printer. IMPORTANT • Do not move the printer with the ink tank cover open or with the transport unit drawn out. They could be damaged or a printer failure could result. After moving the printer to its destination, connect the power cord and interface cable. Turn the printer on.
Page 184 Chapter 5 Appendix IMPORTANT • Administrative privileges over this printer are required to configure printer settings. If a user without administrative privileges proceeds with configuration of settings, a message ”You do not have rights to printer management. Please contact your system administrator.” appears. For more details, see “Administrative privileges required for certain features (P.40)”...
Page 185 Moving the Printer 3. Click [Yes]. Execute [Shipping The Printer]. Do not operate the printer before the specified message appears in step IMPORTANT • During execution of [Shipping The Printer], observe the following precautions: - Do not turn the printer off. - Do not open/close the ink tank cover and transport unit lever.
Page 186 Chapter 5 Appendix - Do not turn off the printer. - Do not open/close the ink tank cover and transport unit lever. Do not operate any other component of the printer. When the following message appears, install the ink tank. 1.
Page 187 Moving the Printer Disconnect the power cord and interface cable. Place the printer in the plastic bag. Place the printer in the original shipping box with the bottom down, and fill the vacant spaces with protectors. IMPORTANT • When transporting the printer, observe the following precautions: - To prevent the printer from being damaged or getting out of order, pack it using the original shipping box and protectors.
Page 188 Chapter 5 Appendix Turn the printer on. (P.6) The printer will start ink filling automatically once it is turned on. IMPORTANT • When the status lamp (green) is blinking, ink filling is in progress. Before the status lamp (green) lights up, observe the following precautions: - Do not turn the printer off.
Page 189 Moving the Printer...
Page 190: Uninstall Printer Driver
3) From All apps, Canon LX-P1300 (or LX-D1300) -> Canon LX-P1300 (or LX-D1300) Printer Driver Uninstall.. Windows 7: From Start menu, select All Programs -> Canon LX-P1300 (or LX-D1300) -> Canon Canon LX-P1300 (or LX-D1300) Printer Driver Uninstall. Begin Uninstallation.
Page 191 Uninstall Printer Driver 2. Click [Finish]. The [Changing System Settings] dialog box will appear. 3. Click [Yes]. Restart Windows. NOTE • If [No] is selected, always restart your computer before installing the printer driver again. • If the network utility is installed, the screen below will appear. To continue uninstalling, follow the instructions on the screen.
Page 192: About Network Utility
The network administrator needs to configure the network utility. Starting the Network Utility From Start menu, select All apps -> Canon LX-P1300 (or LX-D1300) Network IF -> Utility. Windows 8.1: 1) Move the mouse pointer to the lower right corner (or upper right corner) of the window to show the Charms bar, and click [Start].
Page 193: Configuring The Network
About Network Utility • Displaying Help This will present an explanation of various network utility features and allow you to confirm configuration methods. From the main screen's [Help] menu, click [Help] (or click on the toolbar). • Displaying Version Information From the main screen's [Help] menu, click [Version Information].
Page 194 Chapter 5 Appendix Enter password. 1. Enter the password. 2. Click [OK]. Configure the Installation Site. 1. Enter the printer's installation site into [Location]. When changing the configuration, limit it to 15 characters (single byte alphanumeric characters and some symbols. For details, refer to help.). 2.
Page 195 About Network Utility ■ Changing the Password Change the password necessary for changing this printer's network settings. It is recommended to change the default password from the time of purchase so that only the network administrator can change the settings. Select the printer to configure from the main screen.
Page 196 Chapter 5 Appendix Configure the new password. 1. Check the option [Change password]. 2. Enter a new password. Enter a password that is up to eight characters (single byte alphanumeric characters). 3. To confirm, reenter the new password. 4. Click [OK]. ■...
Page 197 About Network Utility Enter password. 1. Enter the password. 2. Click [OK]. Set the IP address. 1. Click on the [TCP/IP] tab. 2. Select one of the followings. [Get IP address automatically] If there is a DHCP server on the network, the printer's IP address will be acquired automatically.
Page 198 Chapter 5 Appendix ■ Saving the Printer's Log File If an issue occurs with the printer, please contact your place of purchase and they will use the printer log file as a point of reference to help troubleshoot. Steps on how to access and save your printers log file are described below.
Page 199 About Network Utility Configure the location for saving the log file. 1. Click on the [Log Settings] tab. 2. Designate the destination to save. 3. Click [Save]. 4. Click [OK]. ■ Saving the Computer's Log File Save the log file (*.log) of network communication between this printer and the computer. Follow the steps below when instructed by dealer.
Page 200 Chapter 5 Appendix Enter password. 1. Enter the password. 2. Click [OK]. Configure the location for saving the log file. 1. Click on the [Log Settings] tab. 2. Check the option [Computer Log]. 3. Designate the destination to save. 4. Click [OK].
Page 201 About Network Utility ■ Confirming Communication Status Confirm this printer's network status. Select the printer to configure from the main screen. From the [Settings] menu, click [Printer LAN Status]. Or click on the toolbar. The LAN's communication status will be displayed. To update to the latest information, click [Refresh].
Page 202 Chapter 5 Appendix Enter password. 1. Enter the password. 2. Click [OK]. Configure the MAC address filter. 1. Select the option [Use MAC address filter]. 2. Enter MAC address. 3. Click [Add]. The MAC address will be added. A maximum of 32 addresses can be configured.
Page 203 About Network Utility ■ Initializing the Printer's Network Settings All the network settings of this printer will be initialized. Select the printer to configure from the main screen. From the [Setting] menu, click [Restore the factory default value]. Enter password. 1.
Page 204: Configuring Network Using The Network Utility
Chapter 5 Appendix Configuring Network Using the Network Utility The following explains how to configure the network using the network utility. How to set the printers search range and the network's time out value are described below. Setting the Printers Search Range ■...
Page 205 About Network Utility Configure the items displayed when the printer is detected. 1. Click the [Display Items] tab. 2. Check an item (such as Installation Location) check box to display. Clicking [Restore default] will restore the content of the [Display Items] tab to its defaults. Click [OK].
Page 206 Chapter 5 Appendix Configure Time-Out Value Extension. 1. Check the [Extend Time-Out value] check box. 2. Click [OK].
Page 207: Specifications
Specifications Printer ■ Product name LX-P1300 LX-D1300 Printing method Inkjet Print colors Full color Output resolution 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi Printing speed Auto printing speed: 120, 80 mm/sec (4.7/3.1 in/sec) Preset printing speed: 120, 80, 70, 60, 50 mm/sec (4.7/3.1/2.7/2.3/1.9 in/sec)
Page 208 Specifications Paper ■ Paper form Dedicated roll paper (Label, Tag) Paper type Matte coated paper, Glossy paper, Synthetic paper Paper size 28.4 mm - 63.0 mm (1.12 in - 2.48 in) (W) 25.4 mm - 400 mm (1.00 in - 15.7 in) (L) (Including Liner) Paper thickness 145 μm - 255 μm (5.71 mil - 10.0 mil) Paper capacity...
Page 209: Index
Index Index Numerics 1st Print Priority Mode ............37, 72 Favorites ..................32, 85 Add Custom Paper Type ..........39, 93 Half-ton ....................51 [Advanced Settings] tab ............37 AIS Mode ..................89 Ink Pre-fire On The Paper ............89 Auto Cutter ..................
Page 210 Index Output Setting Value ............39, 134 Sleep ....................9, 39 Overlay ....................36 Sleep Timer Setting ............11, 39 Overlay printing ................65 Special Settings ..............39, 90 [Overlay Settings] tab ............... 36 Start Status Monitor ..............39 Status Information ..............99 Status Monitor ................

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