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Chapter 7 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. Make sure you read this...
Thank you for purchasing the Canon LBP3000. 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...
Displays Used in This Manual Displays used in this manual may differ from those on your computer depending on the system environment. The buttons which you should press are marked with a When multiple buttons can be pressed on the screen shot of computer operation screen, all buttons are marked.
Legal Notices Model Name The following names may be provided for the safety regulations in each sales region of this Laser Beam Printer. 110 - 127 V model: L11121A 220 - 240 V model: L11121E FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Laser Beam Printer, Model L11121A ■...
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.
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If an inflammable substance comes into contact with the electrical unit inside the printer it may ignite or cause an electrical shock. Do not put any of the following types of objects on top of this printer. If any of these •...
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 •...
fire or electrical shock. Do not use flammable sprays near this product. If the gas from a spray comes into • contact with the electrical unit inside the printer it may ignite or cause an electrical shock.
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• falls it can cause personal injuries. If you are not going to use the printer for a long period of time, such as overnight, • turn the printer off for safety reasons. Furthermore, if you are not going to use the printer for a longer period of time, such as a weekend, turn the printer off and disconnect the power plug for safety.
Turn the printer and computer off, disconnect the USB cable and remove the power • plug from the wall when you are cleaning the printer. Failure to do so may cause fire or electrical shock. When cleaning the printing, always use a cloth dipped in plain water or water •...
When you are clearing jammed paper from inside the printer, remove the paper gently • so that toner that is on the jammed paper does not spray out of the printer. This could lead to toner getting in your eyes or mouth. If toner gets into your eyes or mouth, wash it out immediately with cold water and consult a doctor.
■ USB 2.0 High Speed Installed as Standard The LBP3000 is capable of high transmission speeds of up to 480 Mbps through an interface that features support for USB 2.0 High Speed. ■ High Speed Printing and Super High Quality Printing Delivers a high printing speed of 14 pages per minute.
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■ Simple Maintenance and Printer Status Window The toner cartridges made for this printer (Canon genuine part) are designed as a single part containing both toner and the light sensitive drum, so that they can be easily replaced.
Component Names and Functions This section describes the names and functions of each component of the printer so that you can use the printer properly and make full use of all of the printer's features. CAUTION Do not install this printer in a location where a wall or other object will block the ventilation slots in the printer.
Front View a a a a Top Cover This cover needs to be opened to replace the toner cartridge or to clear paper jams. (See p. 5-3, p. 6-6) b b b b Output Tray Assists in the collection of printed paper. c c c c Paper Guides These can be adjusted to match the width of the paper, allowing the paper to feed straight.
USB Connector The USB cable plugs into this connector. This is used to connect the printer to the USB port on a computer, etc. (See p. 1-13) f f f f USB Cover Open this cover when you are connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.
(See p. 5-6) b b b b Transfer Roller This is a very important part of the printer that transfers toner onto the paper during printing. Component Names and Functions...
Component Names and Functions b b b b Paper Indicator / Paper Key This flashes when the printer runs out of paper or when the paper does not feed properly. After refilling a paper tray, press this key to restart printing.
Connecting the Power Cord This section explains how to connect the power cord to the printer. Refer to "Important Safety Instructions," on p. xiv before connecting the printer. Connecting the Power Cord WARNING Do not scratch, break or modify the power cord. Do not place heavy items on •...
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Do not connect this printer to an uninterruptible power supply. The printer may • malfunction when a power outage occurs, and there is a risk of damaging the printer. Make sure that the power switch of the printer is turned off.
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Plug the power plug into the AC power outlet. Connecting the Power Cord 1-11...
USB hubs and switching devices. NOTE The USB interface of the printer depends on the OS of the computer it is connected to as • follows. For further details, please inquire at the store where you purchased the printer.
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Open the USB cover. Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear side of the printer, and close the USB cover. Connecting to a Computer 1-13...
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Connect the A-type (flat) end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. NOTE If you are not sure about the USB cable that is supported by your computer, contact the store where you purchased the computer. 1-14 Connecting to a Computer...
Turning the Printer On and Off The printer can be turned on and off using the power switch on the left side of the printer body. To avoid running into unexpected problems, be sure to correctly memorize this procedure. Turning the Printer On To begin using the printer, press the "...
Turning the Printer Off Use the following procedure to turn the printer off. 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. When the printer is turned off, any remaining print data in the printer •...
Paper Requirements Usable Paper To get the most out of the features of this printer, you should use the right kind of paper. If you use poor quality paper, the printing quality will deteriorate and the paper will jam easily.
You can change the paper size using the [Output Size] setting on the [Page Setup] sheet. ■ Plain Paper This printer can print on plain paper with width in the range of 76.2 to 215.9 mm, length in the range of 127.0 to 355.6 mm, and weight in the range of 64 to 90 g/m standard paper sizes: A4, B5, A5, Legal, Letter, and Executive.
The following envelopes cannot be used with this printer. Using any of these envelopes • may result in paper jams that are difficult to clear or may cause damage to the printer. - Envelopes with fasteners or snaps - Envelopes with address windows...
Paper Size Legal Letter Executive Printable Area The printable area of this printer is as follows: ■ Plain Paper / Heavy Paper / Transparency / Label Paper You can print within the following area. 5 mm 6 mm Paper Guide...
- Specially coated paper (coated paper for ink jet printers, etc.) - Labels that peel off from the backing sheet too easily - Paper that has already been printed on using a copy machine or other laser printer. (The reverse side of the paper is also unusable.)
If you experience a burnt odor, immediately turn OFF the printer, unplug the power plug from the AC power outlet, and then contact your local authorized Canon dealer. Otherwise, this may result in a fire or electrical shock. Paper Requirements...
Storing Printed Paper When handling or storing documents printed using this printer, be careful of the following points: IMPORTANT Do not store in clear folders or with other PVC materials. This can dissolve the toner, • causing the paper to stick to the PVC material.
Paper Sources Paper Source Types This printer has the following paper sources: ■ Paper Source / Capacity Manual Feed Tray: Multi-Purpose Tray: Approx. 150 sheets (Plain paper: 64 g/m IMPORTANT When you are printing from the multi-purpose tray, make sure that there is no paper in the manual feed tray.
Paper Source Capacities Paper Type Plain Paper (64 g/m Heavy Paper (128 g/m Transparency Label Paper Index Card Envelope 2-10 Paper Sources Multi-Purpose Tray Approx. 150 sheets Approx. 60 sheets Approx. 100 sheets Approx. 50 sheets 1 sheet Paper Source Manual Feed Tray 1 sheet 1 sheet...
Paper Output Output Tray Types Pages are output to the output tray on the top of the printer with the printed side facing down. Open the output tray when you are printing to the output tray. Close the output tray when you are not using the printer.
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If you experience a burnt odor, immediately turn OFF the printer, and then unplug the power plug from the AC power outlet and contact your local authorized Canon dealer. Otherwise, this may result in a fire or electrical shock. NOTE The output tray can hold up to approximately 100 sheets of plain paper (64 g/m paper capacity varies depending on the paper type and paper size.
Heavy Paper (128 g/m Transparency Label Paper Index Card Envelope * Actual paper capacities vary depending on the environment where the printer is installed and the type and size of the paper you are using. Output Tray* Approx. 100 sheets Approx. 30 sheets Approx.
If there is any paper in the manual feed tray, paper will feed from the manual feed tray because manual feed tray has priority over the multi-purpose tray. Do not load paper into the manual feed tray while the printer is printing from the •...
Do not touch or pull paper out of the multi-purpose tray during printing. Doing so may • cause the printer to malfunction. If you are refilling the multi-purpose tray when there is still paper in the tray, take out the •...
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Push the side paper guides out a little wider than the actual width of the paper. Before loading transparencies or labels, fan them in small batches and align the edges. Thoroughly fan in small batches. CAUTION Be careful not to cut your hands with the edges of transparencies or label paper.
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Gently load the paper with the printing side facing up until it touches the back of the tray. Make sure that the paper passes under the paper limit guides. CAUTION When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper.
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If the rear edge of the paper stack is not properly aligned, it may result in misfeeds • or paper jams. If the paper is curled or folded at the corners, flatten it out before loading. • NOTE To print on letterhead paper or paper with a logo already printed on it, load the paper so that the printed side is facing up and the top of the paper is at the far end.
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IMPORTANT Always make sure the paper guides match the width of the paper. If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, the paper will not feed properly and this will cause paper jams. Adjust the rear paper guide to match the paper the tray cover IMPORTANT If you run out of paper and then refill the paper tray, the Paper Indicator will flash.
You can only load a single sheet of paper in the manual feed tray. • You cannot print from the manual feed tray if the printer settings are set to multiple copies • or multiple pages. If you start a print job set for multiple copies or multiple pages, the second and subsequent sheets will feed from the multi-purpose tray regardless of the paper size and paper type.
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Gently load the paper with the printing side facing up until it touches the back of the tray. Make sure that the paper passes under the paper limit guides. CAUTION When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper.
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NOTE To print on letterhead paper or paper with a logo already printed on it, load the paper so that the printed side is facing up and the top of the paper is at the far end. Slide the paper guides to fit both sides of the stack. 2-22 Printing on Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Label Paper, and Transparencies...
This section describes how to change the printer driver settings. Select [Print] from the [File] menu in the application. Select the name of your printer from the [Name] or [Printer Name] field and click [Properties]. The [Properties] dialog box for the printer is displayed.
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Set the [Output Size] setting to the size of the paper loaded in the printer as needed. Select [A4] or [Letter] if you are printing transparencies or labels. Leave the setting set to [Match Page Size] when the page size and the size of the paper loaded in the multi-purpose tray are the same, since there is no need to change the setting.
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IMPORTANT If the [Page Size] and [Output Size] settings are different, the printer produces an enlarged or reduced print automatically. Display the [Paper Source] sheet, and set the [Paper Type] to the type of paper loaded in the printer. Set this to [Plain Paper] for regular paper and labels, [Heavy Paper] for thick paper, and [Transparency] for transparencies.
Click [OK] to close the Properties dialog box. Click [OK] to start printing. 2-26 Printing on Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Label Paper, and Transparencies...
You can only load a single sheet of index card in the manual feed tray. • You cannot print from the manual feed tray if the printer settings are set to multiple copies • or multiple pages. If you start a print job set for multiple copies or multiple pages, the second and subsequent sheets will feed from the multi-purpose tray regardless of the paper size and paper type.
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Gently load the index card with the printing side facing up until it touches the back of the tray. Make sure that the index card passes beneath the paper limit guides. CAUTION When loading index card, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper.
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NOTE To print on index card with a logo already printed on it, load the index card so that the printed side is facing up and the top of the index card is at the far end. Slide the paper guides to fit both sides of the index card. Printing on Index Card 2-29...
This section describes how to set the printer driver settings. Select [Print] from the [File] menu in the application. Select the name of your printer from the [Name] or [Printer Name] field and click [Properties]. The [Properties] dialog box for the printer is displayed.
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Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then set the [Page Size] setting to the size of the document that you created in the application. NOTE When you set the page size to [Index Card], the following message is displayed and the paper type is automatically changed. Printing on Index Card 2-31...
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IMPORTANT If the [Page Size] and [Output Size] settings are different, the printer produces an enlarged or reduced print automatically. Click [OK] to close the Properties dialog box.
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Click [OK] to start printing. Printing on Index Card 2-33...
If there is any paper in the manual feed tray, paper will feed from the manual feed tray because manual feed tray has priority over the multi-purpose tray. Do not load paper into the manual feed tray while the printer is printing from the •...
The following envelopes cannot be used with this printer. Using any of these envelopes • may result in paper jams that are difficult to clear or may cause damage to the printer. - Envelopes with fasteners or snaps - Envelopes with address windows...
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Push the side paper guides out a little wider than the actual width of the paper. Load the envelopes with the printing surface facing up and the flaps closed and on the left side, then gently insert them all the way to the back of the tray. Make sure that the envelopes passes under the paper limit guides.
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NOTE When you are printing on envelopes, load the envelopes with the paper surface (the side you want to print on) facing up, and the envelope flap on the left side. Slide the paper guides to meet both sides of the envelopes. IMPORTANT Always make sure the paper guides match the width of the paper.
You can only load a single envelope in the manual feed tray. • You cannot print from the manual feed tray if the printer settings are set to multiple copies • or multiple pages. If you start a print job set for multiple copies or multiple pages, the second and subsequent sheets will feed from the multi-purpose tray regardless of the paper size and paper type.
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Push the side paper guides out a little wider than the actual width of the paper. Load the envelope with the printing surface facing up and the flaps closed and on the left side, then gently insert them all the way to the back of the tray. Be sure that the envelope passes beneath the paper limit guides.
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NOTE When you are printing on envelopes, load the envelopes with the paper surface (the side you want to print on) facing up, and the envelope flap on the left side. Slide the paper guides to meet both sides of the envelope. IMPORTANT If you run out of envelopes and then refill the paper tray, the Paper Indicator will •...
This section describes how to set the printer driver settings. Select [Print] from the [File] menu in the application. Select the name of your printer from the [Name] or [Printer Name] field and click [Properties]. The [Properties] dialog box for the printer is displayed.
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Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then set the [Page Size] setting to the size of the document that you created in the application. NOTE If you set the page size to any of [Envelope DL], [Envelope COM10], [Envelope C5], or [Envelope Monarch], the following message appears and the appropriate paper type is automatically selected.
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IMPORTANT If the [Page Size] and [Output Size] settings are different, the printer produces an enlarged or reduced print automatically. Click [OK] to close the Properties dialog box.
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Click [OK] to start printing. 2-44 Printing on Envelopes...
If there is any paper in the manual feed tray, paper will feed from the manual feed tray because manual feed tray has priority over the multi-purpose tray. Do not load paper into the manual feed tray while the printer is printing from the •...
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Do not touch or pull paper out of the multi-purpose tray during printing. Doing so may • cause the printer to malfunction. If you are refilling the multi-purpose tray when there is still paper in the tray, take out the •...
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Gently load the paper with the printing side facing up until it touches the back of the tray. Make sure that the paper passes under the paper limit guides. CAUTION When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper.
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If the paper is curled or folded at the corners, flatten it out before loading. • NOTE To print on letterhead paper or paper with a logo already printed on it, load the paper so that the printed side is facing up and the top of the paper is at the far end. Slide the paper guides to fit both sides of the stack.
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IMPORTANT Always make sure the paper guides match the width of the paper. If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, the paper will not feed properly and this will cause paper jams. Adjust the rear paper guide to match the paper the tray cover ●...
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● If the custom paper that you are using is less than 190 mm in length: ❑ Move the rear paper guide to the position shown in the diagram. ❑ Remove the small paper guide from the multi-purpose tray. ❑ Insert the small paper guide from directly above, as shown in the diagram, then fold it towards the back.
You can only load a single sheet of paper in the manual feed tray. • You cannot print from the manual feed tray if the printer settings are set to multiple copies • or multiple pages. If you start a print job set for multiple copies or multiple pages, the second and subsequent sheets will feed from the multi-purpose tray regardless of the paper size and paper type.
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Push the side paper guides out a little wider than the actual width of the paper. Gently load the paper with the printing side facing up until it touches the back of the tray. Make sure that the paper passes under the paper limit guides. CAUTION When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper.
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NOTE To print on letterhead paper or paper with a logo already printed on it, load the paper so that the printed side is facing up and the top of the paper is at the far end. Slide the paper guides to fit both sides of the paper. Printing on Custom Paper Sizes (Non-Standard Sizes) 2-53...
This section describes how to set the printer driver settings. Select [Print] from the [File] menu in the application. Select the name of your printer from the [Name] or [Printer Name] field and click [Properties]. The [Properties] dialog box for the printer is displayed.
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Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then set the [Page Size] setting to the size of the document that you created in the application. NOTE When you are using a custom paper size, you need to register the size of the •...
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IMPORTANT If the [Page Size] and [Output Size] settings are different, the printer produces an enlarged or reduced print automatically. Click [OK] to close the Properties dialog box.
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Click [OK] to start printing. Printing on Custom Paper Sizes (Non-Standard Sizes) 2-57...
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2-58 Printing on Custom Paper Sizes (Non-Standard Sizes)
■ Using a computer to share the printer on a network (See p. 3-47) If you 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.
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• Full-Speed (USB 1.1 equivalent) NOTE If you want to use the sounds from the printer driver, a PC synthesizer (and the PCM • synthesizer driver) needs to be installed in your computer. Do not use the PC speaker driver (speaker.drv).
* If you want to install the manuals only, see "Installing the Manuals," on p. 4-56. IMPORTANT The CAPT software is required for printing using this printer. Make sure that you install it. • If there is not enough free space remaining on the hard disk, the message appears •...
The screen shots used in this section are from Windows XP. IMPORTANT If you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista, be sure to log on as a member of Administrators when starting up. Make sure that the printer and computer are OFF. Open the USB cover. Installing the CAPT Software...
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Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear side of the printer, then close the USB cover. Connect the A-type (flat) end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.
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If a Wizard or dialog box appears by the Plug and Play automatic setup, click [Cancel], and then install the CAPT software using this procedure. Insert the supplied "LBP3000 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.
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Click [Install]. If you selected [Custom Installation] in Step 7, clear the [Online Manuals] check box, and then click [Install]. Confirm the contents, then click [Yes]. Installing the CAPT Software...
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Windows 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 using a Shared Printer" (p.
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[Install this driver software anyway]. 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.
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NOTE If the printer is not recognized automatically even after the USB cable is connected, • see "Installation Problems," on p. 6-27. If you are using Windows XP/Server 2003 and the [Hardware Installation] dialog • box appears, click [Continue Anyway].
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. Installing with Plug and Play For Windows 98/Me The screen shots used in this section are from Windows Me.
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Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear side of the printer, and close the USB cover. Connect the A-type (flat) end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.
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Press the " " side of the power switch to turn the printer on. 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 7.
● For Windows 98 If the following dialog box appears, click [Next], then proceed to Step 7. If the following dialog box appears, click [Next], then proceed to Step 14. Select [Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)], then click [Next]. For Windows 98: Select [Search for the best driver for your device.
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Insert the supplied "LBP3000 User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If CD-ROM Setup appears, click [Exit]. Select [Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended).], remove the checkmark from [Removable Media (Floppy, CD-ROM...)], place a checkmark next to [Specify a location].
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Make sure that the correct path is displayed in the [Specify a location] field, and then click [Next]. Click [Next]. Installation of the USB class driver starts. Click [Finish]. The computer automatically detects the printer. Please wait a moment. Installing the CAPT Software 3-17...
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For Windows 98: Select [Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended)], then click [Next]. A dialog box is displayed that allows you to specify the search location. If the supplied "LBP3000 User Software" CD-ROM is not in the CD-ROM drive, insert the "LBP3000 User Software" CD-ROM into the drive.
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Select [Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended).], remove the checkmark from [Removable Media (Floppy, CD-ROM...)], place a checkmark next to [Specify a location]. For Windows 98: Remove the checkmarks from [Floppy disk drives] and [CD-ROM drive], place a checkmark next to [Specify a location]. Click [Browse], and then select a folder.
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field, and then click [Next]. Click [Next]. Enter a new name in the [Printer name] field if you want to change the name of the printer. If another printer driver has been already installed in the computer, the message [Do you want your Windows-based programs to use this printer as the default printer?] appears.
Windows will begin copying files. Once the installation complete dialog is displayed, click [OK]. Click [Finish]. This completes the installation of the USB class driver and printer driver. For Windows 2000 Make sure that the computer and printer are turned off at the power.
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Open the USB cover. Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear side of the printer, and close the USB cover. 3-22 Installing the CAPT Software...
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Connect the A-type (flat) end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. Press the " " side of the power switch to turn the printer on. Turn the computer on and start up Windows 2000. Log on as a user who is a member of the Administrators group.
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Click [Next]. Select [Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)], then click [Next]. NOTE [Unknown] may be displayed as the name of the device. 3-24 Installing the CAPT Software...
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Remove the checkmarks from [Floppy disk drives] and [CD-ROM drives], place a checkmark next to [Specify a location], and then click [Next]. Insert the supplied "LBP3000 User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, then click [Browse]. If CD-ROM Setup appears, click [Exit].
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Select [D:\English\Win2K_Vista]. Select [CNAB3STK.INF] and click [Open]. In this case the CD-ROM drive is assumed to be assigned to "D:". The actual CD-ROM drive letter may be different depending on the computer you are using. Make sure that the correct path is displayed in the [Copy manufacturer's files from] field, then click [OK].
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When it has finished, the [Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog is displayed. NOTE If the [Digital Signature Not Found] dialog box appears, click [Yes]. Click [Finish]. Installation of the USB class driver (supplied with OS) and the printer driver starts automatically. Installing the CAPT Software 3-27...
For Windows XP/Server 2003 The screen shots used in this section are from Windows XP. Make sure that the computer and printer are turned off at the power. Open the USB cover. 3-28 Installing the CAPT Software...
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Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear side of the printer, and close the USB cover. Connect the A-type (flat) end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.
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The [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears. NOTE Full Control Permissions are required for the installation of the printer driver. Insert the "LBP3000 User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Select [Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)], then click [Next].
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Select [Search for the best driver in these locations.], remove the checkmark from [Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...)], place a checkmark next to [Include this location in the search]. Click [Browse], and then select a folder. Select [D:\English\Win2K_Vista], and then click [OK]. In this case the CD-ROM drive is assumed to be assigned to "D:".
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If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall as a print server, configure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the client computers. (See p. 7-8) This completes the installation of the USB class driver (supplied with OS) and printer driver. 3-32...
Make sure that the printer and computer are OFF. Open the USB cover. Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear side of the printer, and close the USB cover. Installing the CAPT Software...
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Connect the A-type (flat) end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. Press the " " side of the power switch to turn the printer on. Turn the computer on and start up Windows Vista. Log on as a member of Administrators.
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Click [Locate and install driver software (recommended)]. NOTE If the [User Account Control] dialog box appears, click [Continue]. If the following screen appears, click [Don't search online]. Installing the CAPT Software 3-35...
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Click [I don't have the disc. Show me other options.]. Click [Browse my computer for driver software (advanced)]. 3-36 Installing the CAPT Software...
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Insert the supplied "LBP3000 User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and then click [Browse]. If CD-ROM Setup appears, click [Exit]. Select [D:\English\Win2K_Vista], 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.
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If the [Windows Security] dialog box appears, click [Install this driver software anyway]. Click [Close]. IMPORTANT If you want to use the computer in which the printer driver was installed as the print server, configure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the client computers. (See p. 7-9) 3-38...
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The installation of the USB class driver (supplied with an operating system) and the printer driver is completed. Installing the CAPT Software 3-39...
When the installation of the CAPT software is complete, an icon and folder will be created for the printer. ■ For Windows 98/Me/2000 The icon for the printer is displayed in the [Printers] folder. • [Canon Printer Uninstaller] is added to [Programs] under the [Start] menu. • 3-40 After Completing Installation...
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If the manuals are installed, [LBP3000 Online Manuals] is created on the desktop, and • [LBP3000 Online Manuals] under [Canon LBP3000] is added to [Programs] under the [Start] menu. After Completing Installation 3-41...
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[Canon Printer Uninstaller] is added to [All Programs] under the [Start] menu. • If the manuals are installed, [LBP3000 Online Manuals] is created on the desktop, and • [LBP3000 Online Manuals] under [Canon LBP3000] is added to [All Programs] under the [Start] menu.
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[Canon Printer Uninstaller] is added to [All Programs] under the [Start] menu. • If the manuals are installed, [LBP3000 Online Manuals] is created on the desktop, and • [LBP3000 Online Manuals] under [Canon LBP3000] is added to [All Programs] under the [Start] menu.
Printing a Test Page Before using the printer for the first time, be sure to print a test page using the following procedure. NOTE The screen shots shown here are taken from Windows XP Home Edition. Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder.
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Right-click the icon for this printer, then select [Properties] from the pop-up menu. The [Properties] dialog box for the printer is displayed. Click [Print Test Page] on the [General] sheet. The printer will begin printing a test page. Printing a Test Page...
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If the page is printed correctly, click [OK], [Yes], or [Close]. NOTE If test page does not print correctly, refer to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting". 3-46 Printing a Test Page...
Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer If you set the printer up as a shared network printer, you will be able to print directly to the printer from any computer on the network. If you want to use the printer as a shared printer, perform the following configuration.
• For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista 3 Install the Clients NOTE Using this printer on your network requires that both the print server and clients should be using Windows 98/Me or Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista. Configuring the Print Server For Windows 98/Me The screen shots used in this section are from Windows Me.
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The [Select Network Component Type] dialog box is displayed. Click the [Service] icon, then click [Add]. Select [File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks], then click [OK]. The [Select Network Component Type] dialog box appears first, then the [Network] dialog box reappears.
If you want to specify the users that can print, select [User-level access control]. Click [OK], then restart Windows. ■ Printer Sharing Settings From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] ➞ [Printers]. The [Printers] folder is displayed. 3-50 Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer...
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If you selected [User-level access control] in Step 7 of the "Network Settings" • procedure (See p. 3-50), click [Add] and select the users that can use the printer. Do not enter blank or special characters in [Shared As]. •...
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Click [OK]. The printer icon changes to the shared printer icon. 3-52 Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer...
For Windows XP/Vista: The [Network Connections] folder is displayed. Right-click the [Local Area Connection] icon, then select [Properties] from the pop-up menu. The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears. Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer 3-53...
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■ Printer Sharing Settings NOTE For Windows XP, the printer cannot be shared over a network using the default settings (the settings immediately after installation). To use the printer sharing settings, you need to run [Network Setup Wizard] and enable printer sharing.
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Right-click the icon for your printer, then select [Sharing] from the pop-up menu. NOTE If you are using Windows Vista and [Change sharing options] appears, click [Change sharing options]. If the [User Account Control] dialog box appears, click [Continue]. Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer...
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Select [Share this printer]. Update the share name as required. For Windows 2000: Select [Shared as]. For Windows Vista: Select the [Share this printer] check box. NOTE You can also specify the sharing settings during the local installation. • Do not enter blank or special characters in [Shared name].
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[Additional Drivers]. If the print server is running Windows Vista or no client is using Windows 98/Me, click [OK]. The printer icon changes to the shared printer icon, and the printer sharing settings are completed. The [Additional Drivers] dialog box is displayed.
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For Windows Server 2003: Place a checkmark next to [Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Millennium Edition], and then click [OK]. Insert the supplied "LBP3000 User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If the [Insert Disk] dialog box appears, click [OK].
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- For an operating system other than Windows Vista: Select [Do not share this printer] ([Not shared] for Windows 2000) in the [Sharing] sheet. - For Windows Vista: Clear the [Share this printer] check box in the [Sharing] sheet. (If [Change sharing options] appears, click [Change sharing options] to display the [User Account Control] dialog box, and then click [Continue].)
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[Continue].) 2. On the [Exceptions] sheet in the [Windows Firewall] ([Windows Firewall Settings] for Windows Vista) dialog box, place a checkmark next to [Canon LBP3000 RPC Server Process], and click the [OK] button. If you installed the CAPT software by any method other than CD-ROM Setup, you need •...
Installing the printer driver using the supplied CD-ROM. ■ Download and Install This installs the printer driver by downloading it from the print server, without needing to use the supplied CD-ROM. There are two ways to download and install the driver: Installing from the [Printers and Faxes] Folder or the [Printers] Folder (See p.
2. On the [Exceptions] sheet in the [Windows Firewall] ([Windows Firewall Settings] for Windows Vista) dialog box, place a checkmark next to [File and Printer Sharing] then click [OK]. NOTE Clients can use either Windows 98/Me or Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista.
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If you are using Windows Vista and the [User Account Control] dialog box appears, click [Allow]. 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].
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If you selected [Custom Installation] in Step 2, clear the [Online Manuals] check box, and then click [Install]. Confirm the contents, then click [Yes]. Click [Next]. 3-64 Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer...
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Select [Manually Set Port to Install], then click [Next]. Click [Add Port]. Select [Network], then click [OK]. Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer 3-65...
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Select the icon for the shared printer in the print server, then click [OK]. Select whether or not to use this printer as the default printer, then click [Next]. Click [Start]. 3-66 Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer...
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Windows Firewall, the following screen is displayed. 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. The message <Installation cannot be stopped once it starts.
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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, and some of the printer functions may not operate properly.
For Windows 98/Me/2000: Double-click [Add Printer]. For Windows XP Professional/Home Edition: Click [Add a printer]. For Windows Server 2003: Double-click [Add Printer]. For Windows Vista: Proceed to Step 4 by clicking [Add a printer]. Click [Next]. Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer...
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For Windows 98/Me/2000: Select [Network Printer] then click [Next]. For Windows Vista: Click [Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer]. If you are using Windows Vista, searching the printer on a network starts automatically. Click [The printer that I want isn't listed].
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Select whether or not to use this printer as the default printer, then click [Next]. For Windows Vista, enter a new name in [Printer name] if you want to change the printer name. When specifying the printer as the default printer, select the [Set as the default printer] check box, and then click [Next].
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Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the print server. If you do not configure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the server, the printer status may not be displayed correctly in the Printer Status Window and some functions may not operate properly. (See p. 7-8) NOTE If the [Digital Signature Not Found] dialog box appears, click [Yes].
[Network Neighborhood] for Windows 98; from [Network] for Windows Vista), then double-click the icon for this printer. Alternatively, you can drag and drop the icon for the printer into the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder. Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer...
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Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the print server. If you do not configure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the server, the printer status may not be displayed correctly in the Printer Status Window and some functions may not operate properly. (See p. 7-8)
• From the [Start] menu, select [All Programs] ➞ [Canon Printer Uninstaller] ➞ [Canon LBP3000 Uninstaller]. For Windows 98/Me/2000: From the [Start] menu, select [Programs] ➞ [Canon Printer Uninstaller] ➞ [Canon LBP3000 Uninstaller]. The [Delete Printer] dialog box is displayed.
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A confirmation message is displayed. NOTE Even if [Canon LBP3000] is not in the list in the [Delete Printer] dialog box, you can delete all of the files and data related to this printer by clicking the [Delete] button. Click [Yes].
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Click [Exit]. The [Delete Printer] dialog box closes. NOTE If you are unable to uninstall the CAPT software, refer to "If Uninstallation Fails," on p. 6-28. Uninstalling the CAPT software 3-77...
Printing from an Application After installing the CAPT software, you can now print jobs on the printer. This section describes the procedure for printing from an application, taking Adobe Reader 6.0 as an example. Load paper in the multi-purpose tray or manual feed tray.
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Specify the paper size of the document and the printing orientation, then click [OK]. Select [Print] from the [File] menu. The [Print] dialog box is displayed. Printing from an Application...
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Select this printer from the [Name] or [Printer Name] list and select your printing preferences. NOTE The printer name displayed in this dialog box can be changed from the [Printers and Faxes] folder (the [Printers] folder for Windows 98/Me/2000/Vista). If you want to specify more detailed printing preferences, click [Properties].
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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 "Opening the [Printer Properties] Dialog Box from the [Printers] Folder," on p. 4-9.) - For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista: Open the [Document Properties] dialog box from the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder.
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Refer to "Using the Printing Functions," on p. 4-19 for an explanation on using the • features of the printer and printer driver. To ensure that a document prints the way you want it to, adjust the printer and printer driver settings.
The CAPT software allows you to configure various printing preferences for the LBP3000. You can configure various printer functions on each of the pages of the [Printer Properties] dialog box and [Document Properties] dialog box. Depending on your OS, use the following procedures to open these property dialog boxes.
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The print command is different depending on the application you are using. Refer to the users manual supplied with your application for further details. Confirm the printer name, then click [Properties]. The [Document Properties] dialog box is displayed. Specifying Printing Preferences...
Opening the [Printer Properties] Dialog Box from the [Printers] Folder From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] ➞ [Printers]. The [Printers] folder is displayed. Right-click the icon for this printer, then select [Properties] from the pop-up menu. Specifying Printing Preferences...
The [Printer Properties] dialog box is displayed. NOTE The [Printer Properties] dialog box can also be displayed by selecting the icon for this printer and selecting [Properties] from the [File] menu. For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista If you open the [Document Properties] dialog box from within an application, the settings are only applicable to that particular print job.
Opening the [Document Properties] Dialog Box from an Application This section describes the procedure for opening the [Document Properties] dialog box, taking Adobe Reader 6.0 as an example. Select [Print] from the [File] menu in the application. The [Print] dialog box is displayed. NOTE The print command is different depending on the application you are using.
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Confirm the printer name, then click [Properties]. The [Document Properties] dialog box is displayed. 4-12 Specifying Printing Preferences...
For Windows XP Home Edition: Select [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu, then click [Printers and Other Hardware] ➞ [Printers and Faxes]. For Windows Vista: Select [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu, then click [Printer]. The [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder is displayed. Specifying Printing Preferences...
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The [Document Properties] dialog box is displayed. NOTE For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, the [Document Properties] dialog box can also be displayed by selecting the icon for this printer and selecting [Printing Preferences] from the [File] menu. 4-14 Specifying Printing Preferences...
Opening the [Printer Properties] Dialog Box from the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] Folder Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder. For Windows 2000: Select [Settings] ➞ [Printers] from the [Start] menu. For Windows XP Professional/Server 2003: Select [Printers and Faxes] from the [Start] menu.
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The [Printer Properties] dialog box is displayed. NOTE For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, the [Printer Properties] dialog box can also be displayed by selecting the icon for this printer and selecting [Properties] from the [File] menu. 4-16 Specifying Printing Preferences...
Canceling, Pausing and Resuming Printing You can use the Printer Status Window to cancel, pause, or resume print jobs. Start printing. The Printer Status Window appears. NOTE The Printer Status Window may not appear depending on the [Display Printer Status Window] setting in the [Preferences] menu. (See "Setting Preferences," on p.
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Click the button corresponding to the operation you would like to perform from among the [Job Operation] buttons. ● Deleting the job ❑ Click [ ● Pausing the job ❑ Click [ ● Resuming the job ❑ Click [ 4-18 Canceling, Pausing and Resuming Printing ] (Delete Job).
Tab Sheets in the Printer Driver The [Printer Properties] and [Document Properties] dialog boxes contain the following sheets, which can be used to configure a variety of printer functions. Click on the tab corresponding to a sheet to switch the display to that sheet.
Online Help. If the Windows help application (WinHlp32.exe) is not installed on your system, download it from the Microsoft Corporation website. For details on the download methods, click [Help] in the printer driver or Printer Status Window, and then see the [Windows Help and Support] dialog box.
When printing data in which multiple paper sizes are specified in the application, set the • [Output Size] setting in the printer driver to a specific size to print all of the pages at a uniform size. If you can specify the page size, print copies, and orientation in your application, you do •...
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■ [Page Layout] (See p. 4-34) N Pages per Sheet • Multiple pages can be printed on one sheet of paper. The number of pages that can be selected is 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, or 16 (Pages per Sheet). If you select 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, or 16 (Pages per Sheet), the [Page Order] drop-down list appears, allowing you to specify the page order.
[Finishing] Sheet The [Finishing] sheet allows you to specify the following printing preferences: ■ [Finishing] You can select the method of finishing the document from the following options: Off: Each page is printed repeatedly to give the desired number of copies. •...
[Heavy Paper H] [Transparency] * When printing envelopes, index card or custom paper, the printer automatically changes the printing mode to suit the paper type when you change the [Output Size] setting in the [Page Setup] sheet. * You can only select [Transparency] if the [Output Size] in the [Page Setup] sheet is set to either A4 or Letter size.
[Quality] Sheet The [Quality] sheet allows you to specify the following printing preferences: ■ [Objective] (See p. 4-44) Selecting the appropriate objective for the contents of the job allows you to perform optimum printing. Standard: This mode is best suited to printing documents containing a mixture of text, •...
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IMPORTANT Using the toner save mode may decrease print density making printed text look patchy. ■ [Manual Grayscale Settings] (See p. 4-46) Check this box if you want to customize the grayscale settings. To configure the grayscale settings in detail, click the [Grayscale Settings] button to open the [Grayscale Settings] dialog box.
[General] Sheet This sheet displays the printer name and allows you to print a test page. [Details] Sheet (Windows 98/Me only) This sheet allows you to configure printer port settings, add drivers, modify spooling settings, etc. Using the Printing Functions...
This sheet allows you to specify whether or not to share the printer. NOTE For Windows 98/Me, the [Sharing] sheet does not appear if [File and printer sharing for • Microsoft Networks] has not been added in the network settings. (See p. 3-48) For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista, the [Sharing] sheet does not appear if the •...
This sheet allows you to specify detailed settings, such as the times when the printer is available and the spooling settings. [Color Management] Sheet (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista only) The [Color Management] sheet is not used by this printer. Using the Printing Functions 4-29...
[Folder Options] settings. On Windows XP Home Edition, the [Security] sheet is not displayed. • [Configuration]/[Device Settings] Sheet The [Configuration]/[Device Settings] sheet allows you to configure when the Printer Status Windows is displayed, and other settings. 4-30 Using the Printing Functions...
You can specify whether spooling is performed at the Host. ■ [Show Icon in the Taskbar] (See p. 4-63) When this option is checked, an icon for displaying the Printer Status Window appears in the Windows Taskbar. [Profile] Sheet (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista only) This sheet allows you to create and add new Profiles and to edit existing Profiles.
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Allows you to delete an added Profile. ■ [Import] (See p. 4-50) Allows you to import a Profile saved as a file and add it to the printer driver. ■ [Export] (See p. 4-51) Allows you to save an added or edited Profile as a file.
Preview The preview panel on the [Page Setup], [Paper Source], and [Finishing] sheets shows the current printer settings. You can change [Page Layout] and [Finishing] settings by right-clicking on the Preview panel. The Preview panel functions differently depending on which icon is selected ( ) at the upper left of the Preview panel.
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet Multiple pages can be printed on one sheet of paper. For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista, display the [Device Settings] sheet and select [Auto] from [Spooling at Host]. 4-34 Using the Printing Functions...
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Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then set the [Page Layout] setting to the number of pages to print on each sheet of paper. The number of pages that can be selected is 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, or 16 (Pages per Sheet).
The options in the [Page Order] drop-down list differ depending on the paper orientation and the number of pages to be printed on each sheet. Confirm the settings, then click [OK]. Scaling Printer Output You can choose to scale your document if [Page Layout] is set to [1 Page per Sheet].
Specify the paper size in [Output Size]. Confirm the settings, then click [OK]. The scale factor will be set automatically depending on the sizes specified in [Page Size] and [Output Size]. Scaling a Document Manually Display the [Page Setup] sheet, and set the [Page Size] setting.
Poster Printing You can magnify a single page image and print it out over several sheets of paper. You can then create a large poster-sized printout by taping the multiple sheets of paper together. For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista, display the [Device Settings] sheet and select [Auto] from [Spooling at Host].
- For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista Open the [Document Properties] dialog box from the [Printers and Faxes] folder (the [Printers] folder for Windows 2000/Vista). - For Windows 98/Me Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box from the [Printers] folder. Using the Printing Functions 4-39...
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Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then click [Custom Paper Size]. The [Custom Paper Size Settings] dialog box is displayed. Configure the following items as needed: [Paper List]: [Name of Custom Paper Size]: [Unit]: [Paper Size]: 4-40 Using the Printing Functions Displays the names and dimensions of the standard paper sizes and existing custom paper sizes.
Click [Register]. NOTE In Windows 98/Me, up to 30 custom paper sizes can be added. In Windows 2000/ XP/Server 2003/Vista, the number depends on your system environment. Confirm the settings, then click [OK]. Specifying the Finishing Method You can specify a variety of options for print processing. Display the [Finishing] sheet, then click [Finishing Details].
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[Output Size] setting in the [Page Setup] sheet of the current print job is different from the previous print job. To print on the paper currently loaded in the printer, click [ ] (Resolve Error) in the Printer Status Window.
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Configure the following settings as needed: [Image Refinement]: [EMF Spooling] (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 only): Confirm the settings, then click [OK]. The [Finishing Details] dialog box reappears. This setting specifies whether or not to apply Image Refinement. When Image Refinement is applied, jagged lines in text and graphics are printed smoothly.
Specifying the Print Quality You can perform optimum printing by simply selecting the appropriate choice from the [Objective] list. Display the [Quality] sheet, then select the [Objective] setting. [Standard]: [Text/Lines]: [Web Pages]: For more detailed settings, click the [Details] button. 4-44 Using the Printing Functions This mode is best suited to printing documents...
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Adjusts the density of printed toner. Adjust the density by dragging the [Toner Density] slider left or right. By using this function, you can reduce the toner consumption of the printer by thinning out the data that is printed. Using the Printing Functions...
Grayscale Settings You can customize the grayscale settings. Display the [Quality] sheet, place a checkmark next to [Manual Grayscale Settings], and then click [Grayscale Settings]. The [Grayscale Settings] dialog box is displayed. 4-46 Using the Printing Functions...
• restore the printer name to the original value, you will be able to read the profiles again. Profile data will not be erased even if you uninstall the printer. You will be able to use the • profiles again after you reinstall the printer driver.
Adding a Profile Configure the printer settings that you want to register using each of the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], and [Quality] sheets. Click [ The [Add Profile] dialog box is displayed. Enter the name of the Profile in the [Name] field.
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● Confirming the Printer Settings ❑ Click [View Settings]. ❑ Click [OK] to return to the [Add Profile] dialog box. Click [OK]. The Properties dialog box reappears. Check that the name of the Profile has been added to the [Profile] list.
Editing/Deleting a Profile You can change or save Profile information or delete it from the [Profile List]. Click [ The [Edit Profile] dialog box is displayed. Edit the Profile information. 4-50 Using the Printing Functions ] (Edit Profile).
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● Editing a Profile ❑ You can change the [Name], [Icon], and [Comment] settings. ❑ You can change the order of the selected profile by clicking [ ❑ When [Import] is clicked, the Profile information is imported from the previously saved file.
Editing Print Jobs PageComposer allows you to combine 2 or more print jobs into a single job for printing, or modify the printer settings of combined jobs for printing. You can also edit jobs from different applications and preview print jobs.
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Click on the [Print] button depending on the application software that you are using. The [Canon PageComposer] dialog box is displayed and the job is displayed on a list. Repeat Step 1 to 4 for each of the jobs that you want to edit.
Viewing Printer Settings/Restoring the Default Settings You can view a summary of the printing preferences specified in the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], [Quality], and [Configuration]/[Device Settings] sheets, or restore the settings to their default values. Make sure that any one of the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source] and [Quality] sheets is displayed, then perform the following procedure.
The previous sheet reappears. Restoring the Default Settings Click [Restore Defaults] to restore the printer settings to their default values. The [Restore Defaults] button only restores to default the settings that are displayed on the same sheet or dialog box as the button.
Manuals This section describes the procedures for installing or uninstalling the manuals included on the CD-ROM supplied with the printer on the computer you are using. Installing the Manuals Install the manuals in the CD-ROM supplied with the printer on the computer using the following procedure.
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Click [Custom Installation]. Clear the [Printer Driver] check box, then click [Install]. Confirm the contents, then click [Yes]. Installation of the instruction manuals starts. Manuals 4-57...
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Click [Exit]. The installation of the manuals is completed. To see the manuals, double-click [LBP3000 Online Manuals] created on the desktop to display respective manuals or select [Canon LBP3000] - [LBP3000 Online Manuals] added to [All Programs] ([Programs] for Windows 98/Me/2000) under the [Start] menu.
" Program Files Canon • - "Manuals" folder Right-click [Canon LBP3000] in [All Programs] ([Programs] for Windows 98/Me/ • 2000) under the [Start] menu, then select [Delete] from the pop-up menu. Desktop • - [LBP3000 Online Manuals] (Shortcut for [Index.pdf])
Printer Status Window The Printer Status Window shows status information about the LBP3000 (such as operating status and job information) using messages, animations, sounds, and icons. NOTE In order to use the sounds, your computer must be equipped with a PCM synthesizer, and have the driver for the PCM synthesizer installed.
Using the Printer Status Window The functionality of the Printer Status Window is the same on both Windows 98/Me and Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista. Refer to the online help for more details on using the Printer Status Window. Menu Bar Icon...
Displays a graphical representation of the current printer status. The background color is normally blue, but changes to orange when the printer requires some kind of attention, and to red during a warning. Obtains the current printer status and refreshes the Printer Status Window display.
Check the [Show Icon in the Taskbar] box in the [Configuration]/[Device Settings] • sheet in the [Printer Properties] dialog box. A Printer Status Window icon is then shown in the Windows Taskbar, and you can click on this icon, then click [Canon LBP3000] to open the window. Printer Status Window...
The Printer Status Window will not automatically appear, even if printing starts or an error occurs. Always Display on Top • The Printer Status Window is always on top of all the other windows on the desktop. ■ [Monitor Printer Status] Group Only while Displaying Printer Status Window (Default Value) •...
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Select [Preferences] from the [Options] menu. The [Preferences] dialog box is displayed. Confirm the settings, then click [OK]. NOTE For detailed information on using the Printer Status Window, refer to the online help. Printer Status Window 4-65...
You cannot use [Resolve Error] in any of the following circumstances: When the job is paused due to printer errors such as paper jams or paper-out • When another user's job is paused ([Resolve Error] is available in the print server •...
The status of a network printer can be displayed on the client's Printer Status Window as well as on the print server's. If the print server is not started yet, the Printer Status Window is not displayed on the client computer.
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- Sounds are only played on the clients that match the user name. 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 The printer status cannot be displayed only if you are using the IPX/SPX protocol.
NOTE The lifetime of the toner cartridges for this printer (Canon Genuine Parts) is approximately 2000 sheets of A4 prints. This page count is for standard printing (page coverage: approx. 5%, print density: factory default setting). The level of toner consumption varies depending on the type and content of documents printed.
IMPORTANT Never touch any of the high voltage parts inside the top cover. Doing so may damage the printer. High Voltage Electrical Contacts Open the top cover. Grasp the groove on the right side of the top cover and open the cover until it stops.
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Lift the toner cartridge in the direction of the arrows pull it out IMPORTANT If you touch the inner drum with your hand or scratch it, the printing quality will be • degraded. Do not touch or open the protective shutter of the drum under any circumstances.
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Do not expose the toner cartridge to direct sunlight or strong light. • Hold the toner cartridge as shown in the figure, and roll it gently from side to side 5 or 6 times to evenly distribute the toner inside. Be careful not to spill the toner.
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Align the protrusions on the left and right ends of the toner cartridge with the toner cartridge guides in the main printer, and push the cartridge all the way to the back , then pull it a a a a...
If you cannot close the top cover, check that the toner cartridge is installed properly • in the printer. If you close the top cover forcefully, the printer may be damaged. Do not leave the top cover open for a long time after installing the toner cartridge.
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Never touch any of the high voltage parts inside the top cover. Doing so may damage the • printer. Open the top cover. Grasp the groove on the right side of the top cover and open the cover until it stops.
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Lift the toner cartridge in the direction of the arrows pull it out b b b b Take the new toner cartridge out of the protective bag. As there is a notch cut into the protective bag near the arrow, you can tear open the bag by hand.
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Do not throw away the toner cartridge protective bag. You will need this cover when • you remove the toner cartridge for printer maintenance, etc. If you touch the inner drum with your hand or scratch it, the printing quality will be •...
Be careful not to hold or touch sensitive areas such as the sensor or electrical • contacts. Doing so may damage the toner cartridge. Electrical Contacts Electrical Contacts Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface, then slowly pull out the sealing tape (approx.
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When pulling out the sealing tape, be careful not to hold the drum protective shutter • with your hands. After removing the packing materials, install the toner cartridge in the printer as • soon as possible. Dispose of the sealing tape according to local regulations.
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Align the protrusions on the left and right ends of the toner cartridge with the toner cartridge guides in the main printer, and push the cartridge all the way to the back , then pull it a a a a...
If you cannot close the top cover, check that the toner cartridge is installed properly • in the printer. If you close the top cover forcefully, the printer may be damaged. Do not leave the top cover open for a long time after installing the toner cartridge.
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Open the Printer Status Window. Refer to "Displaying the Printer Status Window," on p. 4-63 for details on opening the Printer Status Window. Select [Cleaning] from the [Options] menu. Replacing the Toner Cartridge 5-15...
Click [OK]. The message "Cleaning" appears in the Printer Status Window, and cleaning begins. Cleaning is finished when the paper ejects from the printer and the message disappears. NOTE Cleaning takes approximately 3 minutes. • Cleaning cannot be interrupted. Wait until the cleaning is finished.
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IMPORTANT If you touch the inner drum with your hand or scratch it, the printing quality will be • degraded. Do not touch or open the protective shutter of the drum under any circumstances. Be careful not to hold or touch any parts other than as directed. Doing so may damage the toner cartridge.
Do not take a new toner cartridge out of the protective bag until it is ready to be used. • If you take the toner cartridge out of the printer to remove a paper jam or service the • printer, place the toner cartridge into the original protective bag, or wrap it in a thick cloth immediately.
Clean the outside of the printer If dirt and dust builds up on the outside of the main unit after you use the printer for a long period of time, you should clean the printer. To avoid damage to the printer and electrical shocks while cleaning, observe the following precautions when cleaning.
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If you use a mild detergent for cleaning, be sure to wipe away the detergent with a soft cloth dampened with water. After wiping off the dirt, wipe the printer with a dry cloth. Once the printer is completely dry, plug the power plug into the power outlet and reconnect the USB cable.
Moving the Printer When changing the location of the printer or moving the printer for maintenance, be sure to use the following procedure. WARNING When you are moving the printer, always turn the printer off, unplug the power plug, and remove the USB cable. If you move the printer without unplugging the cables, the electrical cord and USB cable may be damaged, causing a fire or...
Moving the Printer Use the following procedure to move the printer. Turn the printer and computer off and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet Remove the power cord. Remove the tray cover. 5-22 Moving the Printer , remove the USB cable...
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If you try to close the multi-purpose tray while the rear paper guide is sticking out of the tray, you may damage the printer. Always check to make sure that rear paper guide is pushed all the way back into the multi-purpose tray before you close the multi-purpose tray.
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If the paper output tray is open, close it. Grasp the left and right side of the printer with your hands, as shown in the diagram, and firmly hold onto the printer when you carry it. Put the printer down carefully at the installation site.
Refer to "Printing on Index Card," on p. 2-27 for information on loading index card. Refer to "Printing on Envelopes," on p. 2-34 for information on loading envelopes. Refer to "Printing on Custom Paper Sizes (Non-Standard Sizes)," on p. 2-45 for information on loading custom paper sizes. Moving the Printer 5-25...
● Transporting the Printer When transporting the printer for reasons such as relocating, remove the toner cartridge and store the printer and parts in the packages that they came in with the protective materials attached in order to prevent them from being damaged while being transported.
Observe the following precautions to allow your printer to consistently produce high-quality printing. IMPORTANT Do not place any heavy objects on top of the printer, output tray, tray cover, or other part • of the printer. Doing so may damage the printer.
Troubleshooting Map If you have any problems while you are using the printer, use the flow chart shown below to determine the cause of the problem. The printer driver cannot be used Cannot Print An error is displayed in the Printer...
This could lead to toner getting in your eyes or mouth. If toner gets into your eyes or mouth, wash it out immediately with cold water and consult a doctor.
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The area around the fixing unit inside the printer becomes hot during use. If you • are inspecting the inside of the printer while you are clearing a paper jam, etc., take care not to touch the area around the fixing unit. Doing so can cause burns.
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Do not touch the transfer roller under any circumstances. Doing so may cause the print • quality to deteriorate. Transfer Roller Do not touch the paper feed roller under any circumstances. Doing so may cause the • paper feed mechanism to malfunction. Paper Feed Roller The area around the output tray becomes very hot during printing and directly after •...
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Open the top cover. Grasp the groove on the right side of the top cover and open the cover until it stops. IMPORTANT Even if you can see the jammed paper from the output tray, do not pull on the paper.
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Lift the toner cartridge in the direction of the arrows pull it out b b b b IMPORTANT If you touch the inner drum with your hand or scratch it, the printing quality will be • degraded. Do not touch or open the protective shutter of the drum under any circumstances.
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Do not expose the toner cartridge to direct sunlight or strong light. • Be careful not to hold or touch sensitive areas such as the sensor or electrical • contacts. Doing so may damage the printer. Electrical Contacts Place the toner cartridge into the protective bag.
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Remove any paper from the multi-purpose tray. Open the tray cover up to the position where it stops a, pull out the rear paper guide b, and then remove the paper c. IMPORTANT Even if the paper is jammed in the multi-purpose tray, do not clear the jam, but continue with the following steps.
Removing the jammed paper. ● If you can see the leading edge of the paper inside the printer ❑ Gently pull the paper up to clear the jam. ❑ If the jam is difficult to clear, pull the paper out from the multi-purpose tray or manual feed tray.
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If you are pulling jammed paper out from the multi-purpose tray or manual feed tray, excess toner may stain the next sheet of paper that you print on. ● If you can see the tail edge of the paper inside the printer ❑...
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❑ If the paper is difficult to pull out, pull on the leading edge of the paper as shown in the diagram a, then remove the paper from the output tray side b. IMPORTANT If you are pulling jammed paper out from the output tray side, excess toner may stain the next sheet of paper that you print on.
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● If you cannot see the leading edge or the tail edge of the paper ❑ Pull out the back end of the paper as shown in the diagram a, then hold the paper by both edges and feed it slowly down to clear the paper out of the printer b. Paper Jams 6-13...
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❑ If the paper is difficult to pull out, pull on the leading edge of the paper as shown in the diagram a, then remove the paper from the output tray side b. IMPORTANT If you are pulling jammed paper out from the output tray side, excess toner may stain the next sheet of paper that you print on.
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Load the paper so that the paper meets the rear paper guide , then close the tray cover If the paper jam occurred while feeding from the manual feed tray, load paper into the manual feed tray. Take the toner cartridge out of the protective bag. Paper Jams 6-15...
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Align the protrusions on the left and right ends of the toner cartridge with the toner cartridge guides in the main printer, and push the cartridge all the way to the back , then pull it a a a a...
If you cannot close the top cover, check that the toner cartridge is installed properly • in the printer. If you close the top cover forcefully, the printer may be damaged. Do not leave the top cover open for a long time after installing the toner cartridge.
Service Call If the printer has some kind of error such that it can no longer function properly, a service call is displayed as follows. Service Call 6-18 Service Call Cause Follow the procedure (see "When The fixing unit is a Fixing Unit Error Appears,"...
Turn the printer and computer off and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet IMPORTANT If a fixing unit error appears, do not turn the printer on again after you have turned it off. Contact your local authorized Canon dealer.
When a Scanner Error or Service Error Appears If a scanner error or service error appears, cycle the power of the printer using the following procedure. This may clear the message. Turn the power off, wait for at least 10 seconds, then turn the printer on again.
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Contact your local authorized Canon dealer. When you contact your Canon dealer, please describe the problems that occurred and the error code that you noted down. , remove the USB cable...
If any problem occurs while you are using the printer, take the following measures depending on the symptoms. IMPORTANT If a message appears in the Printer Status Window, follow the directions given in the • message. In the case of a paper jam, refer to "Paper Jams," on p. 6-3.
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In order to update the [Manual Scaling] setting, open the [Page Setup] sheet. Remedy 2 Place a checkmark next to [Manual Scaling] in the printer driver and specify an appropriate scale factor according to the paper size you are using.
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The next page is printed from halfway through the previous page. Cause The [Line Spacing] or [Lines/Page] settings in the application are not configured correctly. Remedy Update the [Line Spacing] and [Lines/Page] in the application so that data fits onto one page and print again. (See Instruction manual for the application.) Nothing is printed on the paper.
The paper curls. Cause 1 The paper is inappropriate. Remedy Replace the paper with paper that can be used with this printer. (See "Paper Requirements," on p. 2-2.) Cause 2 The [Paper Type] setting does not match the loaded paper.
Check if any error messages are displayed in the Printer Status Window. If there is an error message displayed in the Printer Status Window, follow the directions given in the message. If there are no error messages, proceed to the next step.
Installation Problems If you cannot install the "USB Class Driver" and "LBP3000 Printer Driver" properly, use the following procedure to check for problems. [Canon Printer Uninstaller] is displayed in [All Programs]* under the [Start] menu. If you could not uninstall Uninstall using the uninstaller ➞Chapter 3: Uninstalling the CAPT...
For Windows Vista: Select [Canon LBP3000] in the [Programs and Features] dialog box, then click [Uninstall/Change]. NOTE If [Canon LBP3000] is not displayed in the dialog box, perform "Uninstalling the • USB Class Driver" (See p. 6-30), and then install the CAPT software again.
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Select the name of your printer, then click [Delete]. Click [Yes]. The uninstallation process begins. Please wait a moment. Click [Exit]. The [Delete Printer] dialog box closes. Restart Windows. Installation Problems 6-29...
For Windows 98/Me/2000: Make sure that [Canon LBP3000] does not appear in the [Add/Remove Programs] dialog box, and then click [ For Windows Vista: Make sure that [Canon LBP3000] is not displayed in the [Programs and Features] dialog box, and then click [...
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NOTE If [Canon LBP3000] is displayed in the dialog box, see "If Uninstallation Fails" (p. 6-28) and delete [Canon LBP3000] in the dialog box. 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.
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For Windows Vista: Double-click [Universal Serial Bus controllers]. Select [USB Printing Support], then select [Uninstall] in the [Action] menu. On Windows 98 select [Canon LBP3000]; and on Windows Me select [Canon CAPT USB Device]; and then click [Remove]. 6-32 Installation Problems...
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If the USB Class Driver is not installed properly, [USB Printing Support] • (on Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista), [Canon CAPT USB Device] (on Windows Me), or [Canon LBP3000] (on Windows 98) will not be displayed. When the [Confirm Device Removal] ([Confirm Device Uninstall] for Windows Vista) dialog box appears, click [OK].
Problems During Local Installation When you install the printer driver from CD-ROM, the printer is not automatically detected even when it is turned on. Cause 1 The USB cable has already been connected and the printer is turned on before installing the printer driver.
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Cause 4 If you are using Windows Vista, [Network discovery] is not set to [On]. Remedy Set [Network discovery] to [On]. To specify the setting for [Network discovery], select [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu, click [View network status and tasks], and then display [Network and Sharing Center].
If you experience a burnt odor, immediately turn OFF the printer, unplug the power plug from the AC power outlet, and then contact your local authorized Canon dealer. Otherwise, this may result in a fire or electrical shock. You cannot use Adobe Type Manager (ATM) Fonts.
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You can adjust the [Detect Paper Size in Multi-purpose Tray] setting in the [Finishing Details] dialog box by clicking [Finishing Details] in the [Finishing] sheet. If you are using the printer sharing function on your computer, it takes a long time for the Printer Status Window to obtain the printer status. Cause...
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When you are using the printer sharing function from the computer, the printer status does not display correctly in the Printer Status Window. Cause The client computer is installed with an operating system equipped with Windows Firewall, such as Windows XP Service Pack 2, and Windows Firewall is blocking communication with the print server.
fixing mode settings. (This is a safety feature that prevents damage due to overheating.) 0 seconds (10 seconds or less when the printer is on) 9.3 seconds or less (20°C (68°F), A4 size) * Time from when print data is received.
Average during operation: Average during standby: Maximum: Printable pages: Approx. 2,000 pages* * Canon genuine parts, and for A4 or Letter size paper at 5% page coverage using the factory default print density setting Main Printer Unit...Approx. 5.7 kg* Toner Cartridge...Approx. 0.7 kg...
Communications website (http://www.axis.com) Network Adapter You can use the optional network adapter by connecting it to the LBP3000 using a USB cable. The network adapter connects to the computers using peer to peer networking. You can also connect to the printer via a print server.
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Refer to the instruction manual provided with the network adapter for details on the • network adapter. Contact the store where you purchased your LBP3000 for inquiries on purchasing the • network adapter. Optional Accessories...
The supplied CD-ROM includes "NetSpot Device Installer", which is a utility that initializes the settings of a printer connected to the network, as well as the printing software (CAPT). The NetSpot Device Installer does not need to be installed on your computer, but is simply used to initialize the network connection settings of the printer.
If you want to copy the [CAPT Windows Firewall Utility] to your hard disk to run it, copy all of the files (CNAB3FW.EXE, CAPTRGFW.DLL, CNAB3FW.INI) from the [WF_UTIL] folder on the supplied "LBP3000 User Software" CD-ROM to your hard disk.
Configuring Windows Firewall to unblock communication with client computers Insert the supplied "LBP3000 User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If CD-ROM Setup appears, click [Exit]. If you are using Windows Vista and the [AutoPlay] dialog box appears, click [Open folder to view files], and then proceed to Step 3.
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- For Windows Server 2003: From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel] ➞ - For Windows Vista: From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then 2. Make sure that the [Canon LBP3000 RPC Server Process] check box is selected in the [Exceptions] sheet in the [Windows Firewall] ([Windows Firewall Settings] for Windows Vista) dialog box.
Configuring Windows Firewall to block communication with client computers Insert the supplied "LBP3000 User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If CD-ROM Setup appears, click [Exit]. If you are using Windows Vista and the [AutoPlay] dialog box appears, click [Open folder to view files], and then proceed to Step 3.
Configuring Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the server IMPORTANT If you do not configure the following settings on the client computers, the printer status may not be displayed correctly in the Printer Status Window and some functions may not operate properly.
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On the [Exceptions] sheet in the [Windows Firewall] ([Windows Firewall Settings] for Windows Vista) dialog box, place a checkmark next to [File and Printer Sharing], and click the [OK] button. Windows Firewall is now configured to unblock communication with the server.
Locating the Serial Number The printer serial number consists of four-alphabetic characters and a six-digit number. IMPORTANT The labels are required for a service engineer to check the serial number for service or maintenance. Do not peel off the serial numbers.
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