Page 1 Laser Beam Printer User's Guide User's Guide IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully before using your printer. Save this manual for future reference.
Page 2 LBP3500 Laser Printer User's Guide...
Page 3 Manuals for the Printer The manuals for this printer are arranged as follows. Please refer to them for detailed information. Guides with this symbol are PDF manuals included on the accompanying CD-ROM. CD-ROM Installation • Getting Started Guide Connecting to a Computer CD-ROM •...
Page 4: How This Manual Is Organized
Optional Accessories Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Chapter 8 Appendix Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free of inaccuracies and omissions. However, as we are constantly improving our products, if you need an exact speciﬁcation, please contact Canon.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface ............viii How To Use This Manual .
Page 6 Connecting to a Computer ........1-14 Using a USB Cable .
Page 7 System Requirements ......... . 3-2 Installing the CAPT Software .
Page 8 [Paper Source] Sheet........4-38 [Quality] Sheet .
Page 9 Chapter 5 Routine Maintenance Replacing the Toner Cartridge ........5-2 When a Message Appears .
Page 10 Paper Jams ........... . .7-4 Paper Jam Area .
Page 11: Preface
Preface Thank you for purchasing the Canon LASER SHOT LBP3500. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the printer in order to familiarize yourself with its capabilities, and to make the most of its many functions. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Page 12: Displays Used In This Manual
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 as shown below. When multiple buttons can be pressed on the screen shot of computer operation screen, all buttons are marked.
Page 13: Abbreviations Used In This Manual
Although the power cord used in this manual are as the one in the following • illustration, the form of the power cord may differ depending on the country or region. Abbreviations Used in This Manual In this manual, product names and model names are abbreviated as follows: ®...
Page 14: Legal Notices
Legal Notices Model Name The following name may be provided for the safety regulations in each sales region of this Laser Beam Printer. F149400 EMC Directive (220 - 240 V model) "This equipment has been tested in a typical system to comply with the technical requirements of EMC Directive."...
Page 15 This printer is classiﬁed as a Class 1 laser product under IEC60825-1:1993, EN60825-1:1994, and as for the U.S.A., it is classiﬁed as Class 1 under the Code of Federal Regulations, 1040.10 of Title 21. This printer has been classiﬁed under IEC60825-1:1993, EN60825-1:1994 and conforms to the following classes: CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1...
Page 16: Weee Directive
WEEE Directive (Directive 2002/96/ EC) and is effective only within the European Union. Trademarks Canon, the Canon Logo, LASER SHOT, LBP, NetSpot, and PageComposer are trademarks of Canon Inc. Adobe, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Page 17: Copyright
Disclaimers The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. CANON INC. MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEREOF, WARRANTIES AS TO MARKETABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF USE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT.
Page 18: Legal Limitations On The Usage Of Your Product And The Use Of Images
Legal Limitations on the Usage of Your Product and the Use of Images Using your product to scan, print or otherwise reproduce certain documents, and the use of such images as scanned, printed or otherwise reproduced by your product, may be prohibited by law and may result in criminal and/or civil liability. A non-exhaustive list of these documents is set forth below.
Page 19: Important Safety Instructions
USB cable if it is connected b b b b . Then, unplug the power plug from the AC power outlet c c c c and contact your local authorized Canon dealer.
Page 20: Power Supply
CAUTION Do not install the printer in unstable locations, such as unsteady platforms or • inclined ﬂoors, or in locations subject to excessive vibrations, as this may cause the printer to fall or tip over, resulting in personal injury. Never block the ventilation slots on the printer. The ventilation slots are provided for •...
Page 21: Handling
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. Do not use highly ﬂammable sprays near the printer. If gas from these sprays comes •...
Page 22 OFF the power switch and disconnect the USB cable if it is connected. Then, unplug the power plug from the AC power outlet and contact your local authorized Canon dealer. When plugging or unplugging the USB cable when the power plug is plugged in an •...
Page 23: Maintenance And Inspections
Maintenance and Inspections WARNING When cleaning the printer, turn OFF the main power switch, remove the USB cable, • and then unplug the power plug. Failure to observe these steps may result in a ﬁre or electrical shock. Unplug the power plug from the AC power outlet regularly, and clean the area around •...
Page 24: Consumables
Consumables WARNING Do not throw a used toner cartridge into open ﬂames, as this may cause toner • remaining inside the cartridge to ignite and result in burns or a ﬁre. Do not store a toner cartridge or copy paper in places exposed to open ﬂames, as •...
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Page 26: Before You Start
Before You Start CHAPTER This chapter describes the major features and basic functions of this printer. Features and Beneﬁts........... . 1-2 Parts and Their Functions.
Page 27: Features And Beneﬁts
(Automatic Image Reﬁnement) which is unique to Canon. ■ Simple Maintenance and Printer Status Window The toner cartridge made for this printer (Canon Genuine Cartridge) is designed as a single part containing both toner and the light sensitive drum, so that it can be easily replaced.
Page 28 ■ Network-capable Printer LBP3500 can be used as an Ethernet network printer by installing the optional network board. The network board enables the operation of the printer using a built-in web browser "Remote UI" allowing you to specify settings and manage the printer from a computer on the network.
Page 29: Parts And Their Functions
Parts and Their Functions This printer consists of components that perform various functions. This section describes the name and function of each part in order for you to use this printer properly to make full use of its functions. Printer Unit The following are the parts and functions of the printer unit.
Page 30: Rear View
c c c c Control Panel h h h h Paper Guides The indicator lights show the printer status, and the Adjust the position of the paper guides to the width button is used to cancel a job. (See p. 1-7) of the paper loaded in the multi-purpose tray.
Page 31: Inner View
d d d d Duplex Unit Cover f f f f Expansion Slot Removed when installing the optional duplex unit. If The optional network board is installed in this slot. the duplex unit is not installed, be sure to install the g g g g USB Connector duplex unit cover.
Page 32: Control Panel
Control Panel NOTE You can conﬁrm information about the printer status using the Printer Status Window from the computer you are using. For details on the Printer Status Window, see "Printer Status Window," on p. 4-84. a a a a d d d d Load Paper Indicator (Orange) Ready Indicator (Green)
Page 33: Connecting The Power Cord
Connecting the Power Cord This section describes the procedure for connecting the power cord. When connecting the power cord, see "Important Safety Instructions," on p. xvi. IMPORTANT Do not plug the power plug into the auxiliary outlet on a computer. •...
Page 34 Plug the supplied power cord into the power socket. Plug the power plug into the AC power outlet. Connecting the Power Cord...
Page 35: Turning The Printer On/Off
Turning the Printer ON/OFF The printer can be turned ON/OFF using the power switch on the right side of the printer body. Be sure to observe the following instructions in order to prevent unexpected problems. Turning the Printer ON In order to use this printer, you should press " " of the power switch to turn the printer ON.
Page 36: Turning The Printer Off
All the indicators blink, and the printer initiates a self-diagnostic test on the printer unit and optional accessories. If no abnormality is found during the self-diagnostic test, the (Ready) indicator (green) comes on, and the printer is ready to print. Turning the Printer OFF Turn the printer OFF using the following procedure.
Page 37: Power Saving (Sleep Mode)
Press " " of the power switch on the printer. Power Saving (Sleep Mode) You can reduce power consumption efﬁciently by using the sleep mode when the printer is idle or not in use. Use the sleep mode using the following procedure. IMPORTANT Even if the power switch is turned OFF, power is consumed only slightly while the power plug is inserted into the AC power outlet.
Page 38 From the [Options] menu in the Printer Status Window, select [Device Settings] ➞ [Sleep Settings]. Select the [Use Sleep Mode] check box in the [Sleep Settings] dialog box to specify the time to switch to the sleep mode in [Time to Enter Sleep Mode]. Click [OK].
Page 39: Connecting To A Computer
This printer uses bi-directional communication. Operation of the printer when connected • via unidirectional communication equipment has not been tested, and as a result, Canon cannot guarantee printer operation when the printer is connected using unidirectional print servers, USB hubs or switching devices.
Page 40: On The Computer
Make sure that the printer and computer are OFF. Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear side of the printer. Connect the A-type (ﬂat) end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.
Page 41: Using A Lan Cable
Using a LAN Cable If the optional network board (NB-C1) is installed, the printer can be connected to the network using a Category 5 twisted pair cable. Have cables or a hub ready as needed. NOTE For details on the procedure for installing the network board, see "Network Board," on p. •...
Page 42 When connecting to the 100BASE-TX Ethernet network, all the devices to be connected to LAN, such as hub, LAN cable, and network board for computer, must support 100BASE-TX. For more details, contact your local authorized Canon dealer. Attach the ferrite core to the LAN cable as shown in the ﬁgure.
Page 43 Connect the LAN cable to the LAN connector of the network board. Connect a LAN cable that is compatible with the LAN connector of the network board according to the network. Connect the other end of the LAN cable to the hub. 1-18 Connecting to a Computer...
Page 44 Loading and Outputting Paper CHAPTER This chapter describes the types of paper that can be used with this printer, and how to load and output paper. Paper Requirements ........... . . 2-2 Usable Paper .
Page 45: Paper Requirements
Paper Requirements Usable Paper To ensure optimum performance, use only paper that falls within the speciﬁcations in the following lists. Using inappropriate paper may result in deterioration in print quality or paper jams. IMPORTANT Print speed may drop depending on the settings for the paper orientation, paper size, •...
Page 46 Paper Source Paper Size Multi-purpose Cassette 2 Cassette 1 Tray (Optional) 16K* Custom Paper Size Envelope* Envelope DL 110.0 mm x 220.0 mm Envelope COM10 104.9 mm x 241.3 mm Envelope C5 162.0 mm x 229.0 mm Envelope Monarch 98.5 mm x 190.5 mm Envelope B5 176.0 mm x 250.0 mm Index Card*...
Page 47: Paper Type
Paper Type The following shows the paper types that can be used with this printer. The symbol " " indicates the paper that can be used for 1-sided printing and automatic 2-sided printing using the optional duplex unit, the symbol " "...
Page 48: Index Card
■ Transparency This printer can print A4 and Letter size transparencies. Transparencies can be loaded in the multi-purpose tray. IMPORTANT Thoroughly fan the transparencies before loading them as they may stick to each other. ■ Label This printer can print A4 and Letter size labels. Labels can be loaded in the multi-purpose tray.
Page 49 - Envelopes with address windows - Envelopes with adhesive on the surface - Wrinkled or creased envelopes - Poorly manufactured envelopes in which the glued parts are uneven - Irregularly-shaped envelopes Before loading the envelopes, ﬂatten the stack of envelopes to release any remaining air, •...
Page 50: Abbreviations Of Paper Sizes
Abbreviations of Paper Sizes The following shows the abbreviations of paper sizes that are marked on the paper cassette: Paper Size Abbreviations on the Paper Cassette Ledger (11 x 17) 11 x 17 Legal Letter Executive EXEC Custom Paper Size Custom Printable Area The following shows the printable area of this printer.
Page 51: Unusable Paper
■ Envelope You cannot print on any area within 15 mm of the edges of paper. You may have to change the printable area before printing, depending on the application you use. (Sample: Envelope COM10) 241.3 mm 15 mm 15 mm (9.50 in.) 15 mm 104.9 mm...
Page 52: Storing Paper
Paper that causes printer malfunctions or damages the printer • - Carbon paper - Paper with staples, clips, ribbons or tapes - Paper that has already been printed by a copy machine or another laser printer (The reverse side of the paper is also unusable. Using the multi-purpose tray, however, you can perform 2-sided printing manually on the other side of previously printed paper.
Page 53: Storing Printouts
Storing Printouts When handling or storing printouts printed by this printer, be careful of the following points: IMPORTANT Avoid storing printouts with PVC materials such as clear folders. Otherwise toner may • melt and stick to the PVC material. Use insoluble adhesive when gluing printouts. Toner may melt when soluble adhesive is •...
Page 54: Paper Source
Paper Source This printer is supplied with two paper sources: the paper cassette (Cassette 1) and multi-purpose tray. By installing the optional paper feeder (Cassette 2), up to 3 paper sources can be used. ● Paper Level Indicator The paper cassette has a paper level indicator (A) that shows the amount of paper remaining in the cassette.
Page 55: Paper Source Type
Paper Source Type This printer has the following paper sources: (A): Multi-purpose Tray (B): Cassette 1 (C): Cassette 2 (Optional) Paper Capacity of Paper Source Paper Source Paper Type Multi-purpose Cassette 2 Cassette 1 Tray (Optional) Approx. 100 Approx. 250 Approx.
Page 56: Selecting A Paper Source
Selecting a Paper Source A paper source can be selected in the [Paper Source] sheet in the printer driver. Display the [Paper Source] sheet and specify the paper source. For details on the procedure for displaying the [Paper Source] sheet in the printer driver, see "Specifying the Printing Preferences,"...
Page 57 Specify the following options as needed. Setting Setting Value Description Feeds all the pages from the same paper source. However, if [Paper Source] is set to [Auto], and the [Continue Printing with the [Same Paper for All Multi-purpose Tray] check box is Pages] selected, the printer automatically switches the paper source to the...
Page 58: Precautions For Handling The Multi-Purpose Tray Or Paper Cassette
Setting Setting Value Description Specify whether the printer should switch the paper source to the [Continue multi-purpose tray automatically when Printing with the a cassette has run out of paper during Multi-purpose a job and the paper speciﬁed in [Output Tray] Size] in the [Page Setup] sheet is not loaded in any other cassette.
Page 59 Do not touch the black rubber pad (A) in Cassette 1. This may result in misfeeds. • Do not touch the feed roller (A) in Cassette 2. This may result in misfeeds. • Be sure to turn the printer ON once when loading paper in the paper cassette for the ﬁrst •...
Page 60: Output Tray
Output Tray Output Tray Type This printer has two output trays: "output tray" on the top of the printer unit and "sub-output tray" on the rear of the printer unit. Do not switch one output tray to another during printing. This may result in paper jams.
Page 61: Output Tray
When outputting A3 size paper or other long-size paper to the output tray, pull out the auxiliary tray to prevent the paper from hanging out of the output tray. When you use the auxiliary tray, gently open it until it stops. IMPORTANT Printed paper can be output only to the output tray when performing automatic 2-sided •...
Page 62: Sub-Output Tray
Sub-output Tray Printed paper is output to the sub-output tray on the rear of the printer unit with the printed side facing up. Printed paper is stacked with the page order reversed. The sub-output tray is suitable to print transparencies, labels, or envelopes that curl easily, since the printed paper is output ﬂattened.
Page 63 When outputting A4 size paper or other large-size paper to the sub-output tray, pull out the auxiliary tray to prevent the paper from hanging out of the sub-output tray. When outputting A3 size paper or other long-size paper to the sub-output tray, open the tray extension.
Page 64: Paper Capacity Of The Output Trays
The surroundings of the sub-output tray are hot during printing or immediately after • printing. When taking out of the paper or removing jammed paper, do not touch the surroundings of the sub-output tray. NOTE The sub-output tray can hold up to approximately 50 sheets of plain paper (64 g/m ).
Page 65: Selecting An Output Tray
Selecting an Output Tray Switching to the Sub-output Tray Switch an output tray to the sub-output tray using the following procedure. Open the sub-output tray a a a a When outputting A4 size paper or other large-size paper, pull out the auxiliary tray b.
Page 66 When outputting A3 size paper or other long-size paper, open the tray extension Select [Auto] or [Sub-output Tray] in [Paper Output] in the [Finishing] sheet in the printer driver. Make sure that the sub-output tray is opened before selecting [Auto]. If the sub-output tray is closed, printed paper is output to the output tray.
Page 67: Switching To The Output Tray
Switching to the Output Tray Switch an output tray to the output tray using the following procedure. Close the tray extension and auxiliary tray , then close the a a a a sub-output tray b b b b 2-24 Output Tray...
Page 68 Select [Auto] or [Output Tray] in [Paper Output] in the [Finishing] sheet in the printer driver. Make sure that the sub-output tray is closed before selecting [Auto]. If the sub-output tray is opened, printed paper is output to the sub-output tray. Output Tray 2-25...
Page 69: Loading Paper In A Paper Cassette
Loading Paper in a Paper Cassette The paper cassette can be loaded with up to approximately 250 sheets of plain paper (64 g/m ) at sizes of A3, B4, A4, B5, A5, Ledger (11 x 17), Legal, Letter, Executive, 16K and plain paper of the following custom paper sizes. When loading paper in portrait orientation: Width 210.0 to 297.0 mm;...
Page 70: When Loading Standard Size Paper
When Loading Standard Size Paper Perform the following procedure to load standard size paper. Load paper in portrait or landscape orientation. Depending on the size of the paper to be loaded, the loading orientation differs as follows: Cassette 1 Portrait orientation Landscape orientation Ex.
Page 71 Pull out the paper cassette. Cassette 1 Cassette 2 Pull out the paper cassette gently Pull out the paper cassette gently until it stops a. until it stops a. Raise the front side of the paper Hold the grips (A) with both hands, cassette and remove it from the raise the front side of the paper printer b.
Page 72 When changing the size of the paper to be loaded, adjust the length of the paper cassette and change the positions of the paper guides. ● When loading paper in Cassette 1, adjust the length of the paper cassette according to the paper to be loaded. When loading paper at sizes of A4, B5, A5, Letter, Executive, and 16K, shorten the paper cassette.
Page 73: Paper Guide
● While holding the lock release lever of the rear paper guide, slide the guide to the size mark for the paper to be loaded. Align the position of (A) with the size mark for the paper to be loaded. Cassette 1 Cassette 2 IMPORTANT...
Page 74 NOTE To print letterhead paper or paper printed with a logo, load the paper in the proper orientation according to the following instructions: : Feeding direction) - When loading paper at a size of A4, B5, A5, Letter, Executive, or 16K in landscape orientation, load the paper so that the printing side is facing down, as shown in the following ﬁgures.
Page 75 Hold down the paper as shown in the ﬁgure, make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the load limit marks (A), and then set it under the hooks (B) on the paper guides. Make sure that there is sufﬁcient space between the hooks of the paper guides and the paper stack.
Page 76 When changing the size of the paper to be loaded, set the paper size setting switch and paper size register dial to the size of the loaded paper. ● Holding the tab of the paper size setting switch (A), set the paper size setting switch to the size of the loaded paper.
Page 77: When Loading Custom Size Paper
Set the paper cassette in the printer at an angle as shown in the ﬁgure , then push it into the printer or the paper feeder a a a a gently and horizontally b b b b Push the paper cassette into the printer ﬁrmly until the front side of the paper cassette is ﬂush with the front surface of the printer.
Page 78 NOTE After loading custom size paper in the paper cassette, specify the paper feed direction (the loading orientation) of the custom size paper in [Cassettes Settings] in the [Device Settings] menu in the Printer Status Window. Pull out the paper cassette. Cassette 1 Cassette 2 Pull out the paper cassette gently...
Page 79 When loading paper that is longer than A4 size (297.0 mm long) in Cassette 1, adjust the length of the paper cassette. To adjust the length of the paper cassette, align the lock release lever with " " to release the lock, slide the paper cassette by holding the rear portion of the paper cassette, and then align the lock release lever with "...
Page 80 NOTE To print letterhead paper or paper printed with a logo, load the paper in the proper orientation according to the following instructions: : Feeding direction) - When loading paper in landscape orientation, load the paper so that the printing side is facing down as shown in the following ﬁgures.
Page 81 While holding the lock release lever of the side paper guides, slide the guides to the size mark for the loaded paper. The side paper guides move together. Cassette 1 Cassette 2 While holding the lock release lever of the rear paper guide, slide the guide to the size mark for the loaded paper.
Page 82 Cassette 1 Cassette 2 IMPORTANT The paper capacity of Cassette 1 is approximately 250 sheets of plain paper (64 g/ ), and that of Cassette 2 is approximately 500 sheets of plain paper (64 g/m Be sure that the paper stack does not exceed the load limit marks on the paper guides.
Page 83 Holding the tab of the paper size setting switch (A), set it to the left. Cassette 1 Cassette 2 Set the paper size register dial (A) to "Custom". Cassette 1 Cassette 2 IMPORTANT Make sure that the paper size register dial is set to "Custom" before setting the paper cassette in the printer.
Page 84 Set the paper cassette in the printer at an angle as shown in the ﬁgure , then push it into the printer or the paper feeder a a a a gently and horizontally b b b b Push the paper cassette into the printer ﬁrmly until the front side of the paper cassette is ﬂush with the front surface of the printer.
Page 85 From the [Options] menu in the Printer Status Window, select [Device Settings] ➞ [Cassettes Settings]. The [Cassettes Settings] dialog box is displayed. Specify the paper feed direction (the loading orientation) of the custom size paper loaded in the paper cassette in [Feed Direction of Custom Paper Size] in the [Cassettes Settings] dialog box, and then click [OK].
Page 86 NOTE To specify a custom paper size, display the following dialog box. - For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Display the [Document Properties] dialog box from the [Printers and Faxes] folder (the [Printers] folder for Windows 2000). - For Windows 98/Me Display the [Printer Properties] dialog box from the [Printers] folder. Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then click [Custom Paper Size].
Page 87 [Unit]: Specify the unit ([Millimeter] or [Inch]) to be used when setting the custom paper size. [Paper Size]: Specify the height and width of the custom paper size ([Height] [Width]). Specify the custom paper size in portrait orientation ([Height] [Width]) within user-deﬁnable sizes. Click [Register].
Page 88: Loading Paper In The Multi-Purpose Tray
Loading Paper in the Multi-purpose Tray The multi-purpose tray can be loaded with up to approximately 100 sheets of plain paper (64 g/m ) at sizes of A3, B4, A4, B5, A5, Ledger (11 x 17), Legal, Letter, Executive, Index Card, 8K, 16K and plain paper of the following custom paper sizes.
Page 89: Loading Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Transparencies, Or Labels In The Multi-Purpose Tray
Loading Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Transparencies, or Labels in the Multi-purpose Tray Perform the following procedure to load plain paper, heavy paper, transparencies, or labels in the multi-purpose tray. Load paper in portrait or landscape orientation. Depending on the size of the paper to be loaded, the loading orientation differs as follows: Portrait orientation Landscape orientation...
Page 90 Pull out the auxiliary tray. IMPORTANT Be sure to pull out the auxiliary tray when loading paper in the multi-purpose tray. When loading long-size paper such as A3, B4, etc, open the tray extension. Loading Paper in the Multi-purpose Tray 2-47...
Page 91 Spread the paper guides a little wider than the actual paper width. Before loading transparencies or labels, fan them in small batches and align the edges. Thoroughly fan in small batches Tap the edges on a flat surface a few times CAUTION When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper.
Page 92 Gently load the stack of paper with the printing side facing up until it touches the back of the tray. Be sure that the paper stack is loaded under the load limit guides (A). CAUTION When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper.
Page 93 NOTE To print letterhead paper or paper printed with a logo, load the paper in the proper orientation according to the following instructions: : Feeding direction) - When loading paper at a size of A4, B5, A5, Letter, Executive, Index Card, or 16K in landscape orientation, load the paper so that the printing side is facing up, as shown in the following ﬁgures.
Page 94 - When loading paper at a size of A3, B4, Ledger (11 x 17), Legal or 8K in portrait orientation, load the paper so that the printing side is facing up, as shown in the following ﬁgures. Align the paper guides with both sides of the stack. Loading Paper in the Multi-purpose Tray 2-51...
Page 95: Loading Envelopes In The Multi-Purpose Tray
IMPORTANT Be sure to align the paper guides with the width of the paper. If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, this may result in misfeeds or paper jams. Next, conﬁgure the printer driver (See p. 2-65). Loading Envelopes in the Multi-purpose Tray You can load envelopes at sizes of DL, COM10, C5, Monarch, and B5 in the multi-purpose tray.
Page 96 Pull out the auxiliary tray. IMPORTANT Be sure to pull out the auxiliary tray when loading paper in the multi-purpose tray. When loading long-size paper such as Envelope B5 etc, open the tray extension. Loading Paper in the Multi-purpose Tray 2-53...
Page 97 Spread the paper guides a little wider than the actual paper width. Place the stack of envelopes on a ﬂat surface, ﬂatten them to release any remaining air, and be sure that the edges are pressed tightly. CAUTION When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper.
Page 98 Loosen any stiff corners of the envelopes and ﬂatten curls as shown in the ﬁgure. Align the edges of the envelopes on a ﬂat surface. Gently load the stack of envelopes with the printing side facing up until it touches the back of the multi-purpose tray as shown in the ﬁgure.
Page 99 CAUTION When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper. IMPORTANT Load envelopes as shown in the following ﬁgures. • : Feeding direction) - Envelope DL/COM10/C5/Monarch - Envelope B5 Load the envelopes so that the ﬂap is Close the ﬂaps and load the toward the left of the printer when envelopes so that they are printed...
Page 100: Loading Custom Size Paper (Non-Standard Paper) In The Multi-Purpose Tray
IMPORTANT Be sure to align the paper guides with the width of the paper. If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, this may result in misfeeds or paper jams. Next, conﬁgure the printer driver (See p. 2-65). Loading Custom Size Paper (Non-Standard Paper) in the Multi-purpose Tray Perform the following procedure to load custom size paper in the multi-purpose tray.
Page 101 Pull out the auxiliary tray. IMPORTANT Be sure to pull out the auxiliary tray when loading paper in the multi-purpose tray. When loading long-size paper, open the tray extension. 2-58 Loading Paper in the Multi-purpose Tray...
Page 102 Spread the paper guides a little wider than the actual paper width. Gently load the stack of paper with the printing side facing up until it touches the back of the tray. Be sure that the paper stack is loaded under the load limit guides (A). CAUTION When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper.
Page 103 If the paper is curled or folded at corners, ﬂatten it before loading it in the printer. • If you use paper that has been poorly cut, multiple sheets of paper may be fed at • once. In this case, fan the paper thoroughly, and then align the edges of the stack on a hard, ﬂat surface.
Page 104 - When loading paper in portrait orientation, load the paper so that the printing side is facing up, as shown in the following ﬁgures. Align the paper guides with both sides of the stack. Loading Paper in the Multi-purpose Tray 2-61...
Page 105 IMPORTANT Be sure to align the paper guides with the width of the paper. If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, this may result in misfeeds or paper jams. Register the size of the loaded custom size paper using the following procedure.
Page 106 Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then click [Custom Paper Size]. Specify the following options as needed. [Paper List]: Displays [Name] and [Size] of standard paper sizes and added custom paper sizes. [Name of Custom Paper You can enter the name of the custom paper size to be added. Size]: Up to 31 characters can be entered.
Page 107 Click [Register]. NOTE On Windows 98/Me, up to 30 custom paper sizes can be added. On Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, the number depends on the system environment. Conﬁrm the settings, then click [OK]. Next, conﬁgure the printer driver (See p. 2-65). 2-64 Loading Paper in the Multi-purpose Tray...
Page 108: Setting Up The Printer Driver And Printing
Setting Up the Printer Driver and Printing After loading paper in the paper source, conﬁgure the printer driver using the following procedure before printing. NOTE For more details on the settings for the printer driver, see Online Help. For details on methods for displaying Online Help, see "How to Use Online Help,"...
Page 109 Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then from [Page Size], select the size of a document that you have created with the application. NOTE If you set [Page Size] to [Index Card], the following message appears, and [Paper • Type] is automatically speciﬁed. If you set [Page Size] to [Envelope DL], [Envelope COM10], [Envelope C5], •...
Page 110 From [Output Size], select the size of the loaded paper as needed. Leave the setting at [Match Page Size] when the paper size speciﬁed for [Page Size] and that of the paper loaded in the paper source are the same, since there is no need to change the setting.
Page 111 Display the [Paper Source] sheet, then select [Paper Source]. Specify the same setting as the one for [Paper Source], although the setting for [Paper Source] changes to ones such as [First Page] or [Other Pages] when [Paper Selection] is set to other than [Same Paper for All Pages]. Select the paper type speciﬁed in [Paper Type].
Page 112 NOTE Load paper based on the following [Paper Type] criteria: Paper Type Printer Driver Setting [Plain Paper] Plain 60 - 90 g/m [Plain Paper L]* paper [Plain Paper H]* [Heavy Paper L] Heavy 91 - 199 g/m paper [Heavy Paper H] * Transparencies [Transparency] Labels...
Page 113 Click [OK] to start printing. 2-70 Setting Up the Printer Driver and Printing...
Page 114: 2-Sided Printing
2-sided Printing This printer allows you to perform automatic 2-sided printing by installing the optional duplex unit. Plain paper at sizes of A3, B4, A4, B5, A5, Legal, Ledger (11 x 17), Letter, Executive, 8K, and 16K can be used for automatic 2-sided printing. Custom size paper of the following sizes can also be used for automatic 2-sided printing.
Page 115: Automatic 2-Sided Printing
Automatic 2-sided Printing Load paper in the multi-purpose tray or paper cassette. NOTE On automatic 2-sided printing, the reverse side of the paper is printed ﬁrst, therefore the paper should be loaded in the opposite orientation to that for 1-sided printing.
Page 116 - When loading paper at a size of A3, B4,Ledger (11 x 17), or Legal in the paper cassette in portrait orientation, load the paper so that the printing side is facing up, as shown in the following ﬁgures. : Feeding direction) 2-sided Printing 2-73...
Page 117 - When loading paper at a size of A4, B5, A5, Letter, Executive, or 16K in the multi-purpose tray in landscape orientation, load the paper so that the printing side is facing down, as shown in the following ﬁgures. : Feeding direction) 2-74 2-sided Printing...
Page 118 - When loading paper at a size of A3, B4, Ledger (11 x 17), Legal, or 8K in the multi-purpose tray in portrait orientation, load the paper so that the printing side is facing down, as shown in the following ﬁgures. : Feeding direction) 2-sided Printing 2-75...
Page 119 Select [Print] from the [File] menu in the application. Select the name of this printer for [Name] or [Printer Name], and then click [Properties]. Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then from [Page Size], select the size of a document that you have created with the application.
Page 120: Print Style
From [Output Size], select the size of the loaded paper as needed. Leave the setting at [Match Page Size] when the page size and the size of the paper loaded in the paper source are the same, since there is no need to change the setting.
Page 121 Display the [Paper Source] sheet, then select [Paper Source]. Specify the same setting as the one for [Paper Source], although the setting for [Paper Source] changes to ones such as [First Page] or [Other Pages] when [Paper Selection] is set to other than [Same Paper for All Pages]. Select the paper type speciﬁed in [Paper Type].
Page 122 NOTE Load paper based on the following [Paper Type] criteria: Paper Type Printer Driver Setting [Plain Paper] Plain 60 - 90 g/m [Plain Paper L]* paper [Plain Paper H]* If paper curls excessively when printed with [Plain Paper] selected, select [Plain Paper L]. If you want to improve the ﬁxation when printed with [Plain Paper] selected, select [Plain Paper H].
Page 123 Click [OK] to start printing. 2-80 2-sided Printing...
Page 124: Performing 2-Sided Printing Manually
Performing 2-sided Printing Manually Since this printer can print the reverse side of previously printed paper, you can print both sides of the paper to which automatic 2-sided printing cannot be applied. IMPORTANT When performing manual 2-sided printing, ﬂatten folds and curls of the paper, and then load the paper one piece at a time in the multi-purpose tray.
Page 125 When loading paper at a size of A3, B4, Ledger (11 x 17), Legal, or 8K in portrait • orientation, load the paper so that the printing side is facing up, as shown in the following ﬁgures. : Feeding direction) 2-82 2-sided Printing...
Page 126 Select [Print] from the [File] menu in the application. Select the name of this printer for [Name] or [Printer Name], and then click [Properties]. Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then from [Page Size], select the size of a document that you have created with the application.
Page 127 From [Output Size], select the size of the loaded paper as needed. Leave the setting at [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.
Page 128 Select the paper type speciﬁed in [Paper Type]. NOTE Load paper based on the following [Paper Type] criteria: Paper Type Printer Driver Setting [Plain Paper] Plain 60 - 90 g/m [Plain Paper L]* paper [Plain Paper H]* [Heavy Paper L] Heavy 91 - 199 g/m paper...
Page 129 Click [OK] to close the Properties dialog box. Click [OK] to start printing. 2-86 2-sided Printing...
Page 130: Setting Up The Printing Environment
Setting Up the Printing Environment CHAPTER This chapter describes the procedure for installing the printer driver in a computer and specifying the settings for printing from a network computer by sharing the printer on the network. Introduction ............3-2 After Installing the Printer .
Page 131: Introduction
Introduction After Installing the Printer The following shows the tasks that should be performed after installing the printer: ■ Installing the printer driver The printer driver is software required for printing from an application you use. Specify the print settings in the printer driver. The procedure for installing the printer driver varies depending on the system environment.
Page 132 This printer uses bi-directional communication. Operation of the printer when connected • via unidirectional communication equipment has not been tested, and as a result, Canon cannot guarantee printer operation when the printer is connected using unidirectional print servers, USB hubs or switching devices.
Page 133: Installing The Capt Software
Installing the CAPT Software This section describes the procedure for installing the CAPT software when connecting this printer to your computer with a USB cable. There are the following methods for installing the printer driver: Installation method Contents Reference page Installs the manuals when installing the printer driver from Easy Installation...
Page 134: Installing From Cd-Rom Setup
NOTE For details on the procedure for installing the software when installing the optional • network board and connecting the printer to the computer with LAN, see "Network Guide". For details on the procedure for installing the software when sharing this printer on a •...
Page 135 Connect the A-type (ﬂat) end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. Turn the computer on and start up Windows. IMPORTANT If a Wizard appears by the Plug and Play automatic setup, click [Cancel], and then install the CAPT software using this procedure.
Page 136 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]. Click [Install]. If you selected [Custom Installation] in Step 6, clear the [Online Manuals] check box, and then click [Install].
Page 137 Click [Next]. Conﬁrm the contents and select [I accept the terms in the license agreement], and then click [Next]. Select [Manually Set Port to Install], then click [Next]. Installing the CAPT Software...
Page 138 Select the [Install Printer Driver through a USB Connection] check box, then click [Next]. Depending on the system environment, a message that prompts you to restart the computer may appear. In this case, restart the computer and continue the installation. If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall, the following screen is displayed.
Page 139 NOTE If you are using Windows 2000 and the [Digital Signature Not Found] dialog box • appears, click [Yes]. If you are using Windows XP/Server 2003 and the [Hardware Installation] dialog • box appears, click [Continue Anyway]. When the following screen is displayed, turn the printer ON. Press "...
Page 140 The screen that informs you of the completion of the printer driver installation is displayed. Click [Exit]. If [Easy Installation] is selected in Step 6, the manuals are installed. Installing the CAPT Software 3-11...
Page 141 Conﬁrm the installation results, then click [Next]. NOTE If the printer driver is not installed properly, see "Installation Problems," on p. 7-38. 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. 3-12 Installing the CAPT Software...
Page 142: Installing With Plug And Play
Installing with Plug and Play For Windows XP/Server 2003 The screen shots used in this section are from Windows XP. Make sure that the printer and computer are OFF. Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the printer.
Page 143 Press " " of the power switch to turn the printer ON. Turn the computer on and start up Windows XP/Server 2003. Log on as a member of Administrators. NOTE Full Control Permission is required for the installation of the printer driver. Insert the supplied "LBP3500 User Software"...
Page 144 ● If the following screen is displayed ❑ Select [No, not this time], then click [Next]. ❑ Select [Install from a list or speciﬁc location (Advanced)], then click [Next]. Select [Search for the best driver in these locations.], clear the [Search removable media (ﬂoppy, CD-ROM...)] check box, and then select the [Include this location in the search] check box.
Page 145 Click [Browse], then select the folder. Select [D:\English\Win2K_XP], then click [OK]. The CD-ROM drive name is indicated as "D:" in this manual. The CD-ROM drive name may differ depending on the computer you are using. Make sure that the folder to be browsed is displayed for [Include this location in the search], and then click [Next].
Page 146: For Windows 2000
Click [Finish]. IMPORTANT If you are using a computer with Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall as the print server, you need to conﬁgure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the client computers. (See p. 8-12) The installation of the USB class driver (supplied with an operating system) and the printer driver is completed.
Page 147 Connect the A-type (ﬂat) end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. Press " " of the power switch to turn the printer ON. Turn the computer on and start up Windows 2000. Log on as a member of Administrators. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears.
Page 148 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. Installing the CAPT Software 3-19...
Page 149 Clear the [Floppy disk drives] check box and the [CD-ROM drives] check box, select the [Specify a location] check box, and then click [Next]. Insert the supplied "LBP3500 User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and then click [Browse]. If CD-ROM Setup appears, click [Exit]. Select [D:\English\Win2K_XP].
Page 150 Make sure that the folder to be browsed is displayed for [Copy manufacturer's ﬁles from], and then click [OK]. Click [Next]. Copying ﬁles is started. NOTE If the [Digital Signature Not Found] dialog box appears, click [Yes]. Click [Finish]. Installing the CAPT Software 3-21...
Page 151: For Windows 98/Me
The installation of the USB class driver (supplied with an operating system) and the printer driver is completed. For Windows 98/Me The screen shots used in this section are from Windows Me. Make sure that the printer and computer are OFF. Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the printer.
Page 152 Press " " 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 6. If the following dialog box appears, proceed to Step 13.
Page 153: For Windows 98/Me
● For Windows 98 If the following dialog box appears, click [Next], then proceed to Step 6. If the following dialog box appears, click [Next], then proceed to Step 13. Select [Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)], then click [Next]. For Windows 98: Select [Search for the best driver for your device.
Page 154 Select [Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended).], clear the [Removable Media (Floppy, CD-ROM...)] check box, and then select the [Specify a location] check box. For Windows 98: Clear the [Floppy disk drives] check box and the [CD-ROM drives] check box, and then select the [Specify a location] check box.
Page 155 Make sure that the folder to be browsed is displayed for [Specify a location], and then click [Next]. Click [Next]. Installation of the USB class driver starts. Click [Finish]. The printer is detected automatically. Please wait a moment. 3-26 Installing the CAPT Software...
Page 156 The [Add New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears. For Windows 98, click [Next]. Select [Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)], then click [Next]. For Windows 98: Select [Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended).], then click [Next]. If the supplied "LBP3500 User Software"...
Page 157 Select [Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended).], clear the [Removable Media (Floppy, CD-ROM...)] check box, and then select the [Specify a location] check box. For Windows 98: Clear the [Floppy disk drives] check box and the [CD-ROM drives] check box, and then select the [Specify a location] check box.
Page 158 Make sure that the folder to be browsed is displayed for [Specify a location], and then click [Next]. Click [Next]. Enter a new name in [Printer name] if you want to change the printer name. NOTE If another printer driver has already been installed in the computer, the message <Do you want your Windows-based programs to use this printer as the default printer?>...
Page 159: Installing From [Add Printer Wizard]
Click [Finish]. Copying ﬁles is started. When the dialog box for completing the installation appears, click [OK]. Click [Finish]. The installation of the USB class driver and the printer driver is completed. Installing from [Add Printer Wizard] NOTE When installing the CAPT software from [Add Printer Wizard], the USB port for connecting this printer has to have already been registered.
Page 160 Turn the computer on and start up Windows XP/Server 2003. Log on as a member of Administrators. IMPORTANT If a Wizard appears by the Plug and Play automatic setup, click [Cancel], and then install the CAPT software using this procedure. NOTE Full Control Permission is required for the installation of the printer driver.
Page 161 Click [Next]. Make sure that [Local printer attached to this computer] is selected, then click [Next]. NOTE Do not select the [Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer] check box. 3-32 Installing the CAPT Software...
Page 162 Make sure that [Use the following port] is selected, select the USB port to which this printer is connected, and then click [Next]. Click [Have Disk]. Insert the supplied "LBP3500 User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and then click [Browse]. If CD-ROM Setup appears, click [Exit].
Page 163 Select [D:\English\Win2K_XP]. Select [CNAB6STK.INF], then click [Open]. The CD-ROM drive name is indicated as "D:" in this manual. The CD-ROM drive name may differ depending on the computer you are using. Conﬁrm the contents of [Copy manufacturer's ﬁles from], then click [OK].
Page 164 Enter a new name in [Printer name] if you want to change the printer name, then click [Next]. NOTE If another printer driver has already been installed in the computer, the message <Do you want to use this printer as the default printer?> appears. In this case, select [Yes] or [No]. Click [Next].
Page 165 When printing a test page, click [Yes], then click [Next]. Click [Finish]. Copying ﬁles is started. When printing a test page, a dialog box will appear after printing. Click [OK] to close the dialog box. NOTE If the [Hardware Installation] dialog box appears, click [Continue Anyway]. 3-36 Installing the CAPT Software...
Page 166: For Windows 2000
If the printer and computer are not connected, turn the computer off, connect the computer and printer with a USB cable, and then turn them ON. IMPORTANT If you are using a computer with Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall as the print server, you need to conﬁgure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the client computers.
Page 167 From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] ➞ [Printers] to open the [Printers] folder. Then, double-click [Add Printer]. Click [Next]. Make sure that [Local printer] is selected, then click [Next]. NOTE Do not select the [Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer] check box.
Page 168 Select the USB port for connecting this printer, and then click [Next]. Click [Have Disk]. Insert the supplied "LBP3500 User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and then click [Browse]. If CD-ROM Setup appears, click [Exit]. Installing the CAPT Software 3-39...
Page 169 Select [D:\English\Win2K_XP]. Select [CNAB6STK.INF], then click [Open]. The CD-ROM drive name is indicated as "D:" in this manual. The CD-ROM drive name may differ depending on the computer you are using. Conﬁrm the contents of [Copy manufacturer's ﬁles from], then click [OK].
Page 170 Enter a new name in [Printer name] if you want to change the printer name, then click [Next]. NOTE If another printer driver has already been installed in the computer, the message <Do you want your Windows-based programs to use this printer as the default printer?>...
Page 171 When printing a test page, click [Yes], then click [Next]. Click [Finish]. Copying ﬁles is started. When printing a test page, a dialog box will appear after printing. Click [OK] to close the dialog box. NOTE If the [Digital Signature Not Found] dialog box appears, click [Yes]. If the printer and computer are not connected, turn the computer off, connect the computer and printer with a USB cable, and then turn them ON.
Page 172: For Windows 98/Me
For Windows 98/Me The screen shots used in this section are from Windows Me. From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] ➞ [Printers] to open the [Printers] folder. Then, double-click [Add Printer]. The [Add Printer Wizard] dialog box is displayed. NOTE The [Add Printer Wizard] dialog box can also be displayed using the following procedure: - Double-click [My Computer] ➞...
Page 173 Click [Have Disk]. Insert the supplied "LBP3500 User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and then click [Browse]. If CD-ROM Setup appears, click [Exit]. Select [D:\English\Win98_Me], then click [OK]. The CD-ROM drive name is indicated as "D:" in this manual. The CD-ROM drive name may differ depending on the computer you are using.
Page 174 Conﬁrm the contents of [Copy manufacturer's ﬁles from], then click [OK]. For example, when your CD-ROM drive is drive [D:], it is displayed as [D:\English\Win98_Me]. Select the name of this printer for [Printers], then click [Next]. Select the USB port for connecting this printer, and then click [Next].
Page 175 Enter a new name in [Printer name] if you want to change the printer name. NOTE If another printer driver has already been installed in the computer, the message <Do you want your Windows-based programs to use this printer as the default printer?>...
Page 176: After Completing Installation
[Canon Printer Uninstaller] is added to [All Programs] under the [Start] menu. • If the manuals are installed, [LBP3500 Online Manuals] is created on the desktop, and • [LBP3500 Online Manuals] under [Canon LBP3500] is added to [All Programs] under the [Start] menu. After Completing Installation 3-47...
Page 177: For Windows 98/Me/2000
[Canon Printer Uninstaller] is added to [Programs] under the [Start] menu. • If the manuals are installed, [LBP3500 Online Manuals] is created on the desktop, and • [LBP3500 Online Manuals] under [Canon LBP3500] is added to [Programs] under the [Start] menu. 3-48 After Completing Installation...
Page 178: Checking The Operations By Conﬁguration Page Print
Checking the Operations by Conﬁguration Page Print Before using the printer for the ﬁrst time, be sure to perform Conﬁguration Page Print to check the operations using the following procedure. Conﬁguration Page Print prints the optional settings of the printer and printer status such as [Number of Total Printed Pages].
Page 179 Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then click [ ] (Display Printer Status Window) to run the Printer Status Window. NOTE For details on the Printer Status Window, see "Printer Status Window," on p. 4-84. From the [Options] menu, select [Utility] ➞ [Conﬁguration Page Print].
Page 180 Click [OK]. Conﬁguration Page Print is printed. IMPORTANT This is a sample of Conﬁguration Page Print. The contents may differ from the Conﬁguration Page Print printed by your computer. NOTE If Conﬁguration Page Print is not printed properly, see "Chapter 7 Troubleshooting". Checking the Operations by Configuration Page Print 3-51...
Page 181: Printing From A Network Computer By Sharing The Printer On A Network
Printing from a Network Computer by Sharing the Printer on a Network When you share this printer on a network, you can use it as a network printer, which enables printing from other computers that are not directly connected to this printer.
Page 182: Print Server Settings
When using a print server, perform the following settings: Setting Install the printer driver on the print server When the printer and print server are connected by See p. 3-4 the USB cable When the optional network board is installed and the printer and print server are connected by the LAN See Network Guide cable...
Page 183 ■ Preparing the Printer Sharing Settings From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Network and Internet Connections] ➞ [Network Connections]. ➞ For Windows 2000: From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] [Network and Dial-up Connections]. ➞ For Windows Server 2003: From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel] ➞...
Page 184: Printer Sharing Settings
Make sure that [File and Printers Sharing for Microsoft Networks] is selected, then click [OK]. ■ Printer Sharing Settings NOTE For Windows XP, the printer cannot be shared on a network at the default settings (the settings immediately after the installation). Printer sharing settings require running [Network Setup Wizard] to enable the sharing settings.
Page 185 Right-click the icon for this printer, then select [Sharing] from the pop-up menu. Select [Share this printer]. Change the share name as needed. For Windows 2000: Select [Shared as]. NOTE You can also specify the sharing settings during the local installation. •...
Page 186 If any client is using Windows 98/Me, click [Additional Drivers]. If 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. Select the [Windows 95, 98 and Me] check box, then click [OK].
Page 187 Click [Browse]. When your CD-ROM drive is drive [D:], select [D:\English\Win98_Me], and then click [OK]. Copying ﬁles is started. Click [Close]. The printer icon changes to the shared printer icon. IMPORTANT To clear the printer sharing settings, select [Do not share this printer] ([Not shared] for Windows 2000) in the [Sharing] sheet.
Page 188 1. From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Network and Internet Connections] ➞ [Windows Firewall]. 2. In the [Exceptions] sheet in the [Windows Firewall] dialog box, select the [Canon LBP3500 RPC Server Process] check box, and then click [OK].
Page 189: Installation On Clients
Installation on Clients This section describes the procedure for installing the printer driver on a client computer. There are two ways to install the printer driver: local installation and download installation. ■ Local Installation (See p. 3-61) Installing the printer driver using the supplied CD-ROM. ■...
Page 190: Installing From Cd-Rom Setup
NOTE Clients can use either Windows 98/Me or Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003. • If your print server is Windows 98/Me, you cannot download and install the driver on • Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003. The screen shots used in this section are from Windows XP Professional. •...
Page 191 Click [Install]. If you selected [Custom Installation] in Step 2, clear the [Online Manuals] check box, and then click [Install]. Click [Next]. 3-62 Printing from a Network Computer by Sharing the Printer on a Network...
Page 192 Conﬁrm the contents and select [I accept the terms in the license agreement], and then click [Next]. Select [Manually Set Port to Install], then click [Next]. If the [Install Printer Driver through a USB Connection] check box is selected, clear the check box, then click [Next]. Printing from a Network Computer by Sharing the Printer on a Network 3-63...
Page 193 NOTE Do not select the [Install Printer Driver through a USB Connection] check box. Select [Use Network Printer] for [Port Settings], then click [Settings]. Select the icon for the shared printer in the print server, then click [OK]. 3-64 Printing from a Network Computer by Sharing the Printer on a Network...
Page 194 Select whether or not to use this printer as the default printer, then click [Next]. Click [Start]. If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with 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.
Page 195 The message <Installation cannot be stopped once it starts. Do you want to continue?> appears. Click [Yes]. Installation of the printer driver starts. The screen that informs you of the completion of the printer driver installation is displayed. Click [Exit]. If [Easy Installation] is selected in Step 2, the manuals are installed.
Page 196 Conﬁrm the installation results, then click [Next]. NOTE If the printer driver is not installed properly, see "Installation Problems," on p. 7-38. Select the [Restart Computer Now (Recommended)] check box, then click [Restart]. Windows restarts. IMPORTANT If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall on the client computers, conﬁgure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the print server.
Page 197: Installing From [Add Printer Wizard]
Installing from [Add Printer Wizard] Display the [Printers and Faxes] folder or the [Printers] folder. For Windows 98/Me/2000: From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] ➞ [Printers]. For Windows XP Professional/Server 2003: From the [Start] menu, select [Printers and Faxes]. For Windows XP Home Edition: From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Printers and Other Hardware] ➞...
Page 198 Select [A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer], then click [Next]. For Windows 98/Me/2000: Select [Network printer] then click [Next]. Select [Connect to this printer (or to browse for a printer, select this option and click Next)], then click [Next]. For Windows 98/Me, click [Browse].
Page 199 Select the directory of the print server, then click [Next]. For Windows 98/Me: Proceed to Step 8. NOTE If you are using Windows XP/Server 2003 and the [Connect to Printer] dialog box appears, follow the directions in the message. Select whether or not to use this printer as the default printer, then click [Next].
Page 200: Installing From [Windows Explorer]
Click [Finish]. IMPORTANT If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall on the client computers, conﬁgure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the print server. If you do not clear the block, the printer status may not be displayed properly in the Printer Status Window, and some of the printer functions may not operate properly.
Page 201 Select the print server from [My Network Places] (from [Network Neighborhood] for Windows 98), then double-click the icon for this printer. Alternatively, you can drag and drop the icon for the printer into the [Printers and Faxes] folder or [Printers] folder. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Page 202: Uninstalling The Capt Software
Other applications • From the [Start] menu, select [All Programs] ➞ [Canon Printer Uninstaller] ➞ [Canon LBP3500 Uninstaller]. For Windows 98/Me/2000: From the [Start] menu, select [Programs] ➞ [Canon Printer Uninstaller] ➞ [Canon LBP3500 Uninstaller]. Uninstalling the CAPT Software 3-73...
Page 203 Select the name of this printer, then click [Delete]. NOTE Even if [Canon LBP3500] is not on the list in the [Delete Printer] dialog box, you can delete the ﬁle and information related to this printer by clicking [Delete]. Click [Yes].
Page 204: Printing A Document
Printing a Document CHAPTER This chapter describes the printing procedures and the functions of this printer. Setting Printer Information Before Printing ........4-3 Printing from an Application .
Page 205 4. Printing a Document Manuals .............4-81 Installing the Manuals .
Page 206: Setting Printer Information Before Printing
Setting Printer Information Before Printing Specify the settings for the paper feeder before printing. Display the [Printers and Faxes] folder or the [Printers] folder. For Windows 98/Me/2000: From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] ➞ [Printers]. For Windows XP Professional/Server 2003: From the [Start] menu, select [Printers and Faxes].
Page 207 Display the [Device Settings] (for Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003) or [Conﬁguration] (for Windows 98/Me) sheet, then specify the settings for [Paper Source Options] and [Duplex Unit]. NOTE You can also obtain the printer status such as the paper feeder automatically by clicking [Get Device Status].
Page 208: Printing From An Application
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 paper cassette or multi-purpose tray. NOTE When loading paper in the paper cassette, see "Loading Paper in a Paper Cassette"...
Page 209 Select the name of this printer for [Name] or [Printer Name], and then specify the printing preferences. NOTE The printer name displayed in this dialog box can be changed in the [Printers and Faxes] folder (the [Printers] folder for Windows 98/Me/2000). If you want to specify more detailed printing preferences, click [Properties].
Page 210 NOTE The procedure for displaying the [Document Properties] dialog box may differ depending on the application you are using. Specify the printing preferences in the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], and [Quality] sheets. NOTE For more details on the settings, see Windows online Help. For details on methods •...
Page 211 Click [OK]. The printer starts printing. NOTE If you have any problems with printing, see "Chapter 7 Troubleshooting". • "Using the Various Printing Functions" (See p. 4-19) describes how to use the • various functions of the printer and printer driver. By specifying the settings for the printer and printer driver for each job, you can make the best use of the printer and its functions.
Page 212: Specifying The Printing Preferences
Specifying the Printing Preferences The CAPT software for LBP3500 allows you to specify various printing preferences. To specify the printing preferences, ﬁrst display the [Printer Properties] dialog box or the [Document Properties] dialog box. Perform any one of the following procedures that is suitable for your operating system to display the Properties dialog boxes.
Page 213 Conﬁrm the printer name, then click [Properties]. The [Document Properties] dialog box is displayed. 4-10 Specifying the Printing Preferences...
Page 214: Displaying The [Document Properties] Dialog Box From The [Printers And Faxes] Folder Or The [Printers] Folder
Displaying the [Document Properties] Dialog Box from the [Printers and Faxes] Folder or the [Printers] Folder Display the [Printers and Faxes] folder or the [Printers] folder. For Windows 2000: From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] ➞ [Printers]. For Windows XP Professional/Server 2003: From the [Start] menu, select [Printers and Faxes].
Page 215: Displaying The [Printer Properties] Dialog Box From The [Printers And Faxes] Folder Or The [Printers] Folder
NOTE The [Document Properties] dialog box can also be displayed by right-clicking the icon for this printer and selecting [Printing Preferences] from the pop-up menu. Displaying the [Printer Properties] Dialog Box from the [Printers and Faxes] Folder or the [Printers] Folder Display the [Printers and Faxes] folder or the [Printers] folder.
Page 216: For Windows 98/Me
The [Printer Properties] dialog box is displayed. NOTE The [Printer Properties] dialog box can also be displayed by right-clicking the icon for this printer and selecting [Properties] from the pop-up menu. For Windows 98/Me If you display the [Document Properties] dialog box from an application, you can specify the settings only for the job.
Page 217 Select the name of this printer for [Name] or [Printer Name], and then click [Properties]. The [Document Properties] dialog box is displayed. 4-14 Specifying the Printing Preferences...
Page 218: Displaying The [Printer Properties] Dialog Box From The [Printers] Folder
Displaying the [Printer Properties] Dialog Box from the [Printers] Folder From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] ➞ [Printers]. Select the icon for this printer, then select [Properties] from the [File] menu. The [Printer Properties] dialog box is displayed. NOTE The [Printer Properties] dialog box can also be displayed by right-clicking the icon for this printer and selecting [Properties] from the pop-up menu.
Page 219: Deleting/Pausing/Resuming A Print Job
Deleting/Pausing/Resuming a Print Job You can delete, pause, or resume a job in the Printer Status Window. Pressing (Cancel Job) key on the control panel also enables the cancellation of the job in which an error is occurring and that in a printing process. Deleting/Pausing/Resuming a Print Job Using the Printer Status Window Start printing.
Page 220 The following message is displayed and the [My Job Operation] tab is selected on the top by clicking the [Pause Job] button in the [Current Print Job] tab. Click the button for the desired operation from among the [Job Operation] buttons. ●...
Page 221: Canceling A Print Job Using The Cancel Job Key
Canceling a Print Job Using the Cancel Job Key Pressing the (Cancel Job) key cancels the job. IMPORTANT The pages in which data has been received already in the current job cannot be • canceled. A job in which print copies are one sheet of paper cannot be canceled. •...
Page 222: Using The Various Printing Functions
Using the Various Printing Functions Utilizing a Variety of Options for Printing You can print in a variety of ways by using the printer driver as follows. ■ Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet (See p. 4-47) Multiple pages can be printed on one sheet of paper. ■...
Page 223 ■ Poster Printing (See p. 4-51) You can magnify a single page image and print it out on multiple sheets of paper. You can join these printouts together to make one large poster. ■ Watermark Printing (See p. 4-52) You can superimpose watermarks (such as [COPY], [DRAFT], etc.) over the documents created by an application.
Page 224 ■ Selecting a Print Style (See p. 4-55) You can select 2-sided printing or booklet printing as well as 1-sided printing as the print style by installing the optional duplex unit. [2-sided Printing] • Allows you to print 2-page document on the both sides of one sheet of paper. [Booklet Printing] •...
Page 225 ■ Specifying the Paper Output Method (See p. 4-58) You can select a paper output method from the following options: [Off] • Printouts of a complete job are grouped. For example, if you are printing three copies of a 3-page document, printouts of a complete job are grouped, arranged in this page order: 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3.
Page 226 ■ Printing with the Data 180 Degrees Rotated (See p. 4-61) You can print with the image 180 degrees rotated. This option is useful for printing envelopes and Index Card size media that can be fed only in speciﬁc orientations. ■...
Page 227 ■ Specifying the Brightness and Contrast (See p. 4-65) You can perform printing with the brightness and contrast speciﬁed. ■ Printing a Grayscale Sample (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 only) (See p. 4-67) You can print an adjusted grayscale sample after specifying the settings in the [Grayscale Adjustment] sheet.
Page 228: Various Pages In The Printer Driver
■ Editing Jobs with PageComposer (See p. 4-72) You can combine two jobs into one and change the job settings for the combined job. You can edit a job in another application. You can also preview the job. Job A Job B Various Pages in the Printer Driver The [Printer Properties] dialog box and the [Document Properties] dialog box...
Page 229 NOTE The [General], [Sharing], [Ports], [Advanced], [Color Management], [Security] sheets in the [Printer Properties] dialog box are displayed by Windows. For details on these sheets, see Windows Help. ■ For Windows 98/Me [Document Properties] Dialog Box • - [Page Setup] Sheet - [Finishing] Sheet - [Paper Source] Sheet - [Quality] Sheet...
Page 230: Page Setup] Sheet
[Page Setup] Sheet The [Page Setup] sheet allows you to specify the following printing preferences: Setting/Button Contents You can select the paper size of the document created [Page Size] by an application. [Output Size] You can specify the actual paper size to be printed. [Copies] You can specify the number of copies to be printed.
Page 231 Setting/Button Contents You can superimpose watermarks (such as [COPY], [DRAFT], etc.) over the documents created by an [Watermark] (See p. 4-52) application. Select the check box for this option and select a watermark to print with the document. Select the watermark from the drop-down list on the right.
Page 232 Setting/Button Contents Specify the height and width of the custom paper size ([Height] [Width]). Specify the custom paper size in [Paper Size] portrait orientation ([Height] [Width]) within user-deﬁnable sizes. Deletes the custom paper size selected in [Paper [Delete] List]. However, you cannot delete the default standard paper sizes and [Custom [Name Fixed]].
Page 233 Setting/Button Contents Displays a list of registered watermarks. The watermarks with a small red mark placed at the left [Watermark List] side of the name are provided by default. These provided watermarks cannot be deleted. This dialog box allows you to add and specify a new [Add] watermark in the [Edit Watermark] dialog box (Up to 50 watermarks can be added).
Page 234 ■ [Page Options] Dialog Box (See p. 4-54) The following dialog box is displayed by clicking [Page Options]. This dialog box allows you to specify borders, date, and page numbers, etc. to be printed on the printouts. Setting/Button Contents You can select the type of edging to print as a border. When a border is applied, the original print data will [Edging] be reduced slightly in size to make room for the...
Page 235: Finishing] Sheet
■ [Format Settings] Dialog Box The following dialog box is displayed by clicking [Format Settings] in the [Page Options] dialog box. This dialog box allows you to specify the font for printing date and page number. Setting/Button Contents [Font] Select the font to be used (TrueType fonts only). [Style] Select the font style to be used.
Page 236 Setting/Button Contents [Booklet] Displays a dialog box for [Booklet Printing]. When printing a document of mixed paper sizes or orientations, select the [Print with Mixed Paper Sizes/ [Print with Mixed Paper Sizes/ Orientations] check box, then specify the settings for Orientations] [Paper Alignment] or [Gutter] on output.
Page 237 Setting/Button Contents Select this check box when specifying the gutter for performing [Booklet Printing]. Enter the value of the [Specify Booklet Gutter] distance (0 to 30 mm) from the center line (fold line) in the middle of the paper. ■ [Detailed Settings] Dialog Box The following dialog box is displayed by selecting the [Print with Mixed Paper Sizes/ Orientations] check box and clicking [Details].
Page 238 ■ [Gutter Settings] Dialog Box (See p. 4-57) The following dialog box is displayed by clicking [Gutter]. This dialog box allows you to specify the width of the gutter and image processing method. Setting/Button Contents When a value is speciﬁed, a margin of white space is created on one side of the printed paper (This margin [Gutter] is called [Gutter]).
Page 239 Setting/Button Contents If the check box for this option is selected, a message is displayed, and the job is paused when the setting for [Output Size] in the [Page Setup] sheet is different from that for the previous job. When printing on paper of the size speciﬁed in [Output Size], load the appropriate paper in the multi-purpose tray.
Page 240 ■ [Advanced Settings] Dialog Box The following dialog box is displayed by clicking [Advanced Settings] in the [Finishing Details] dialog box. This dialog box allows you to specify the ﬁnishing details. Setting/Button Contents Speciﬁes whether to perform Image Reﬁnement. [Image Reﬁnement] When Image Reﬁnement is performed, jagged lines of text and graphics are printed smoothly.
Page 241: [Paper Source] Sheet
[Paper Source] Sheet The [Paper Source] sheet allows you to specify the following printing preferences: Setting/Button Contents [Paper Selection] Specify the paper feed method. Specify paper source or paper type according to the settings selected in [Paper Selection]. - [Auto] Automatically selects the paper source according to the size or type of paper.
Page 242: [Quality] Sheet
Setting/Button Contents Specify whether the printer should switch the paper source to the multi-purpose tray automatically when a [Continue Printing with the cassette has run out of paper during a job, and the paper Multi-purpose Tray] speciﬁed in [Output Size] in the [Page Setup] sheet is not loaded in any other paper cassette.
Page 243 Setting/Button Contents [Grayscale Settings] After selecting the [Manual Grayscale Settings] check (See p. 4-65) box, click this button to customize the grayscale. When this check box is selected, you can print an adjusted grayscale sample after specifying the settings [Print Grayscale Sample] in the [Grayscale Adjustment] sheet that is displayed (Windows 2000/XP/ when [Grayscale Settings] is clicked.
Page 244 IMPORTANT Using the toner save mode may decrease print density, making printed text look patchy. ■ [Grayscale Settings] Dialog Box The following dialog box is displayed by clicking [Grayscale Settings]. This dialog box has the [Grayscale Adjustment] sheet and the [Matching] sheet. [Grayscale Adjustment] Sheet •...
Page 245 [Matching] Sheet • This sheet allows you to specify the method for color correction for printing. If you do not perform color correction, specify the setting for [Gamma]. Setting/Button Contents [Matching Mode] You can specify the method for color correction. If the check box for this option is cleared, you can [Application Color Matching print with the color matching process speciﬁed in the...
Page 246: [Conﬁguration]/[Device Settings] Sheet
Printer Status Window appears in the taskbar on the [Show Icon in the Taskbar] lower right of the screen. To display the Printer Status Window, click the icon in the taskbar, then click [Canon LBP3500]. Automatically obtains the printer status such as the [Get Device Status] paper source options from the printer and reﬂects it in...
Page 247: [Proﬁle] Sheet (Windows 2000/Xp/Server 2003 Only)
[Proﬁle] Sheet (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 only) This sheet allows you to add new "Proﬁles" and edit the previously registered "Proﬁles". Setting/Button Contents [Proﬁle List] Lists the available "Proﬁles". Displays the name of the "Proﬁle" selected in [Proﬁle [Name] List]. Displays a comment about the "Proﬁle" selected in [Comment] [Proﬁle List].
Page 248 Setting/Button Contents By using the two check boxes, specify the operations of [Deﬁne Document Property] "Proﬁles" that will be permitted in the [Document Properties] dialog box. When the check box for this option is selected, you can select a "Proﬁle" in the [Document Properties] dialog [Allow Proﬁle Selection] box.
Page 249: Preview
Preview The current settings is displayed on Preview in the [Page Setup] sheet, the [Paper Source] sheet, and the [Finishing] sheet. You can specify the settings for [Binding Location], [Page Layout], [Finishing] and others by clicking Preview. Depending on which icon on the upper left on Preview ( ) is selected, the operating procedure of Preview differs as follows: ■...
Page 250: Printing Multiple Pages On One Sheet
■ When is selected You can specify the paper source and [Finishing]. Left-clicking a paper source image (the multi-purpose tray or paper cassette image) on Preview speciﬁes the paper source. If you want to switch the paper source automatically according to the size or type of paper, left-click [Auto] on the lower right on Preview. Also, right-clicking on Preview speciﬁes [Finishing].
Page 251: Scaling Print Output
When [Page Layout] is set to 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, or 16 (Pages per Sheet), [Page Order] appears. Specify how the pages are aligned. NOTE The options under the [Page Order] pull-down menu differ depending on the paper orientation or the number of pages to be printed on one sheet. Conﬁrm the settings, then click [OK].
Page 252: Scaling A Document Automatically
Scaling a Document Automatically Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then specify the page size in [Page Size]. Specify the paper size in [Output Size]. Conﬁrm the settings, then click [OK]. The scaling will be set automatically according to the sizes speciﬁed in [Page Size] and [Output Size].
Page 253: Scaling A Document Manually
Scaling a Document Manually Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then specify the page size in [Page Size]. Specify the paper size in [Output Size]. Select the [Manual Scaling] check box, then specify the value in the spin box. Conﬁrm the settings, then click [OK]. 4-50 Using the Various Printing Functions...
Page 254: Poster Printing
Poster Printing You can magnify a single page image and print it out on multiple sheets of paper. You can join these printouts together to make one large poster. If you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, display the [Device Settings] sheet, and then make sure that [Spooling at Host] is set to [Auto].
Page 255: Watermark Printing
Watermark Printing You can superimpose watermarks (such as [COPY], [DRAFT], etc.) over the documents created by an application. Select the desired character string from the list of the character strings registered as watermarks. Also, you can add new watermarks or edit the already registered watermarks by clicking [Edit Watermark] in the [Page Setup] sheet.
Page 256: Editing Watermarks
Editing Watermarks If you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, display the [Device Settings] sheet, and then make sure that [Spooling at Host] is set to [Auto]. Display the [Page Setup] sheet, select the [Watermark] check box, and then click [Edit Watermark]. Specify the options as needed.
Page 257: Printing Borders And Printing Date
NOTE For more details on the settings, see Windows online Help. For details on methods • for displaying Online Help, see "How to Use Online Help," on p. 4-75. When adding a new watermark, click [Add]. • You cannot change the settings for the default watermarks. •...
Page 258: Selecting A Print Style
Specify the options as needed. NOTE For more details on the settings, see Windows online Help. For details on methods for displaying Online Help, see "How to Use Online Help," on p. 4-75. Conﬁrm the settings, then click [OK]. The [Page Setup] sheet reappears. Click [OK].
Page 259 Display the [Finishing] sheet and set [Print Style] to any one of [1-sided Printing], [2-sided Printing], or [Booklet Printing]. [1-sided Printing]: Prints on one side of paper. [2-sided Printing]: Prints on both sides of paper using the optional duplex unit. [Booklet Printing]: Performs booklet printing using the optional duplex unit.
Page 260: Printing With A Gutter
Conﬁrm the settings, then click [OK]. The [Finishing] sheet reappears. Conﬁrm the settings, then click [OK]. Click [OK] or [Print]. The printer starts printing. Printing with a Gutter You can specify a gutter on the printouts. Valid gutter values range from 0 to 30 mm. When a gutter is speciﬁed, the position of the page image is adjusted to make room for the gutter.
Page 261: Specifying The Paper Output Method
Specify the options as needed. NOTE For more details on the settings, see Windows online Help. For details on methods for displaying Online Help, see "How to Use Online Help," on p. 4-75. Conﬁrm the settings, then click [OK]. The [Finishing] sheet reappears. Conﬁrm the settings, then click [OK].
Page 262: Print With Upper Left Of Sheet As Starting Point
Display the [Finishing] sheet, then select the output method in [Finishing]. Conﬁrm the settings, then click [OK]. Click [OK] or [Print]. The printer starts printing. Print with Upper Left of Sheet as Starting Point Since printing is usually performed with the upper-left 5 mm (15 mm for envelopes) margin within the printable area of a sheet as the starting point, a certain portion (lower right) may be missed when printing data with no margin.
Page 263 Display the [Finishing] sheet, then click [Finishing Details]. Select the [Print with Upper Left of Sheet as Starting Point] check box. Conﬁrm the settings, then click [OK]. The [Finishing] sheet reappears. Click [OK]. Click [OK] or [Print]. The printer starts printing. 4-60 Using the Various Printing Functions...
Page 264: Printing With The Data 180 Degrees Rotated
Printing with the Data 180 Degrees Rotated Prints with the image 180 degrees rotated. This option is useful for printing envelopes and Index Card size media that can be fed only in speciﬁc orientations. Display the [Finishing] sheet, then click [Finishing Details]. Select the [Rotate Print Data 180 Degrees] check box.
Page 265: Smoothing Out Rough-Textured Images
Click [OK]. Click [OK] or [Print]. The printer starts printing. Smoothing Out Rough-Textured Images When image data such as photographic images are enlarged in size in an application and printed, the printed images can look rough or jagged. You can print this kind of low-resolution image data with smoothing it out.
Page 266: Printing With Toner Density Adjusted
Conﬁrm the settings, then click [OK]. The [Quality] sheet reappears. Click [OK]. Click [OK] or [Print]. The printer starts printing. Printing with Toner Density Adjusted You can print with toner density adjusted. Display the [Quality] sheet, then click [Details]. Using the Various Printing Functions 4-63...
Page 267 Adjust the toner density by dragging the [Toner Density] slider from side to side. Move the slider to the right to make it denser and to the left to make it lighter. Conﬁrm the settings, then click [OK]. The [Quality] sheet reappears. Click [OK].
Page 268: Specifying The Brightness And Contrast
Specifying the Brightness and Contrast You can perform printing with the brightness and contrast speciﬁed. Display the [Quality] sheet, select the [Manual Grayscale Settings] check box, and then click [Grayscale Settings]. Using the Various Printing Functions 4-65...
Page 269 Display the [Grayscale Adjustment] sheet, then adjust the brightness and contrast for the print data. Move the [Brightness] slider to the right to make it lighter and to the left to make it darker. Move the [Contrast] slider to the right to make it higher and to the left to make it lower.
Page 270: Printing A Grayscale Sample (Windows 2000/Xp/Server 2003 Only)
Printing a Grayscale Sample (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 only) You can print an adjusted grayscale sample after specifying the settings in the [Grayscale Adjustment] sheet. [Preview] is printed in the center of the paper, and this is surrounded by images where [Brightness] and [Contrast] are changed by 1 unit in each of the corresponding directions.
Page 271: Specifying "Proﬁles
Click [OK] or [Print]. The grayscale sample is printed. IMPORTANT When you are ﬁnished with printing grayscale samples, clear the [Print Grayscale Sample] check box. Specifying "Proﬁles" You can save or import all the printing preferences speciﬁed in the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], and [Quality] sheets at once.
Page 272: Adding A "Proﬁle
Adding a "Proﬁle" In the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], and [Quality] sheets, specify the printer settings that you want to add. Click [ ] (Add Proﬁle). Enter the name of the "Proﬁle" in [Name]. [Icon] allows you to select the icon for the "Proﬁle". Enter any comments in [Comment] as needed.
Page 273 ● Conﬁrming the Printer Settings ❑ Click [View Settings]. ❑ When [OK] is clicked, the [Add Proﬁle] dialog box reappears. Click [OK]. The Properties dialog box reappears. Make sure that the name of the added "Proﬁle" is in [Proﬁle List]. 4-70 Using the Various Printing Functions...
Page 274: Editing/Deleting A Proﬁle
Editing/Deleting a Proﬁle You can change or save the Proﬁle information or delete it from [Proﬁle List]. Click [ ] (Edit Proﬁle). Edit information about the "Proﬁles". ● Editing a Proﬁle ❑ You can change the settings for [Name], [Icon], and [Comment]. ❑...
Page 275: Editing Jobs With Pagecomposer
❑ When the [Apply Settings from Application] check box is selected, the settings for [Page Size], [Orientation], and [Copies] speciﬁed in the application are applied to printing. The settings for these options in the application stay enabled even if the "Proﬁles" is changed. ●...
Page 276 The message that informs you that the output method is going to be switched to the [Edit and Preview] mode is displayed. Click [OK]. Specify the printing preferences in each sheet, then click [OK]. The [Print] dialog box reappears. Using the Various Printing Functions 4-73...
Page 277 Click [OK] or [Print]. Depending on the application you are using, click [Print]. The [Canon PageComposer] dialog box is displayed, and the job is displayed on a list. Repeat Step 1 to 4 for the jobs that you want to edit.
Page 278: How To Use Online Help
How to Use Online Help For details on using the printer driver or the Printer Status Window, display Online Help using the following procedure to see the instructions in it. Displaying Online Help on the Options Displayed on the Screen There are three methods to display Online Help on the windows of the printer driver or the Printer Status Window.
Page 279: Displaying Online Help On The Operation Procedures
Click [ ] (Help) on [Titlebar], move the [?]-attached cursor to the item of which • you want to display Help, then click it. Press the [TAB] key on your keyboard to select the item of which you want to •...
Page 280 Click [Contents]. Double-click the title of which you want to know the operation procedure. How to Use Online Help 4-77...
Page 281: Retrieving The Option About Which You Want To Know With Keywords And Displaying Its Online Help
Retrieving the Option about Which You Want to Know with Keywords and Displaying its Online Help Retrieve the option about which you want to know with keywords and display its Online Help using the following procedure. Click [Help]. 4-78 How to Use Online Help...
Page 282 Click [Index]. Enter the keyword to display the option about which you want to know. How to Use Online Help 4-79...
Page 283 Double-click the title of the option about which you want to know. NOTE Depending on your operating system, a list of words created automatically may be displayed on [Find]. You can also display Online Help by selecting a word that is related to the option about which you want to know from the displayed word list.
Page 284: Manuals
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.
Page 285 Clear the [Printer Driver] check box, then click [Install]. When screen for completing the installation appears, click [Next]. Click [Exit]. 4-82 Manuals...
Page 286: Uninstalling The Manuals
The installation of the manuals is completed. To see the manuals, double-click [LBP3500 Online Manuals] created on the desktop to display respective manuals or select [Canon LBP3500] - [LBP3500 Online Manuals] added to [All Programs] ([Programs] for Windows 98/Me/2000) under the [Start] menu.
Page 287: Printer Status Window
Printer Status Window The Printer Status Window shows the printer status of LBP3500 (such as the operation status and job information) with messages, animations, sounds, and icons. NOTE To activate a sound, your computer must have a PCM synthesizer, and have the driver for PCM synthesizer installed.
Page 288: Menu Bar
■ Menu Bar [Job] Menu Perform a job operation (pause, resume, or delete). Also, when a job is paused for some reason, you can resume the job by selecting [Resolve Error]. The current job for which you have no access permission is grayed out.
Page 289: Displaying The Printer Status Window
Settings] sheet, and then select the [Show Icon in the Taskbar] check box. The icon for the Printer Status Window is displayed in the Windows taskbar. Click the icon, then click [Canon LBP3500] to run it. 4-86 Printer Status Window...
Page 290 The Printer Status Window appears automatically during printing or when an error occurs. If [When Starting Printing] is not selected in the [Preferences] dialog box in the [Options] menu, the Printer Status Window does not appear during printing. (See "[Preferences] Menu," on p. 4-88) •...
Page 291: [Preferences] Menu
[Preferences] Menu The [Preferences] menu allows you to display the Printer Status Window automatically, specify the sound settings, and make the Printer Status Window monitor the printer status. For more details on each setting, see Online Help. For details on methods for displaying Online Help, see "How to Use Online Help,"...
Page 292: [Utility] Menu
[Utility] Menu The [Utility] menu cleans the ﬁxing roller of the printer and performs Conﬁguration Page Print. ■ [Cleaning] When the front or back of the printed paper has smudge marks, the ﬁxing roller needs to be cleaned. Print quality deterioration can be prevented by cleaning the ﬁxing roller. For more details, see "Cleaning the Fixing Roller,"...
Page 293: Refresh]
■ [Cassettes Settings] Allows you to specify which paper cassette is to be used if [Paper Source] in the [Paper Source] sheet is set to [Auto] (when the paper source is selected automatically) and the paper feed direction of custom size paper (the loading orientation) when printing custom paper from the paper cassette.
Page 294: Displaying Printer Status When Using A Print Server
Displaying Printer Status When Using a 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 has not been started up, the Printer Status Window is not displayed in the client computers.
Page 295 - While another user's job is being printed, [Progress Bar] is displayed in gray. - Sounds are played only from the clients whose user name is veriﬁed by the print server. NOTE To display the printer status when printing a job over the network, a network environment that uses one of the following protocols is required.
Page 296: Routine Maintenance
Routine Maintenance CHAPTER This chapter describes the procedures for maintaining the printer such as replacing the cartridge and cleaning the printer. Replacing the Toner Cartridge ..........5-2 When a Message Appears.
Page 297: Replacing The Toner Cartridge
When you are replacing the toner cartridge, be sure to use a toner cartridge designed for this printer. Model Name Supported Canon Genuine Toner Cartridge LBP3500 Cartridge 509 Replacing the Toner Cartridge...
Page 298: Replacing The Toner Cartridge
NOTE The lifetime of the toner cartridges (Canon Genuine Cartridges) designed for this printer is as follows. The page counts are on the basis of "ISO/IEC 19752"* when printing A4 size paper with the default print density setting. The level of toner consumption varies depending on the type of documents printed.
Page 299 Open the front cover. Open the front cover gently while pressing the lever on the top surface of the cover. Remove the toner cartridge from the printer. Replacing the Toner Cartridge...
Page 300 IMPORTANT Do not touch the high-voltage contact (A) or the electrical contact (B) shown in the ﬁgure, as this may result in damage to the printer. Clean the transport guide. ● Raise the transport guide. Holding the green tab, raise the transport guide. CAUTION Do not take your hands off the transport guide.
Page 301 ● Using a slightly dampened cloth with water, wipe off chipped paper and toner that are attached to the transport guide. After wiping off the dirt, wipe the area with a soft, dry cloth. IMPORTANT Do not use a cleaning agent such as mild detergent. •...
Page 302 ● Move the transport guide back to its original position slowly. CAUTION Do not take your hands off the transport guide until it moves back to its original position. The transport guide may snap back to its original position, and this may result in personal injury. Take the toner cartridge out of the protective bag.
Page 303 Pull up the tape gently while supporting the toner cartridge then remove it together with the black protective sheet Hold the toner cartridge as shown in the ﬁgure, shake it gently 5 or 6 times to evenly distribute the toner inside the cartridge.
Page 304 Place the toner cartridge on a ﬂat surface, fold back the tab of the sealing tape , and then pull out the sealing tape (approx. a a a a 72 cm long) gently while supporting the toner cartridge. b b b b Remove the sealing tape by hooking your ﬁngers into the tab and pulling it out straight in the direction of the arrow.
Page 305 When pulling out the sealing tape, be careful not to touch the toner cartridge • memory (A) or not to hold the drum protective shutter (B) with your hands. Hold the toner cartridge properly with the arrowed side facing up as shown in the ﬁgure. IMPORTANT Do not hold the toner cartridge in a manner that is not directed in this procedure.
Page 306 Hold the toner cartridge with both hands and install it into the printer. Align (A) of the toner cartridge with the toner cartridge guides (B), then insert the cartridge until it stops. Close the front cover. Close the front cover completely. IMPORTANT Make sure that the front cover does not open (make sure that there is no space •...
Page 307: Precautions For Handling Toner Cartridge
Precautions for Handling Toner Cartridge The toner cartridge consists of light-sensitive components and intricate mechanical components. Handling the toner cartridge without due care may lead to damage to the toner cartridge or deterioration in print quality. Be careful of the following points when removing or installing the toner cartridge.
Page 308 Be careful not to hold or touch areas that are not speciﬁed in this procedure, such as the • electrical contacts (C). This may result in damage to the cartridge. When handling the toner cartridge, hold it properly as shown in the ﬁgure and handle it •...
Page 309: Storing Toner Cartridges
Storing Toner Cartridges Be careful of the following points when storing a new toner cartridge or handling a toner cartridge that has been taken out of the printer for maintenance or moving the printer. IMPORTANT Do not take a new toner cartridge out of the protective bag until it is ready to be used. •...
Page 310: Cleaning The Fixing Roller
Cleaning the Fixing Roller When the front or back of the printed paper has smudge marks, clean the ﬁxing roller using the following procedure. Print quality deterioration can be prevented by cleaning the ﬁxing roller. Load A4-size paper in the multi-purpose tray or paper cassette.
Page 311 Click [OK]. The cleaning page is printed. Load the cleaning page in the multi-purpose tray with the printed side facing down. The paper is fed into the printer slowly, and the printer starts cleaning the ﬁxing roller. 5-16 Cleaning the Fixing Roller...
Page 312 NOTE Cleaning takes approximately 75 seconds. • The cleaning process cannot be canceled. Please wait until it is completed. • If front or back of the printed paper has smudge marks even after cleaning the • ﬁxing roller using the cleaning page, load A4 size blank paper rather than the printed cleaning page, and then perform the cleaning again.
Page 313: Adjusting The Printing Position
Adjusting the Printing Position If the printing position is skewed when printing from a certain paper source, you can adjust the position from the Printer Status Window. IMPORTANT If any part of the print image lies outside the printable area after adjusting the printing position, the part will be missing in the print result.
Page 314 From the [Options] menu, select [Utility] ➞ [Printing Position Adjustment Print]. The [Printing Position Adjustment Print] dialog box is displayed. Select the paper source of which you want to check the printing position in the [Printing Position Adjustment Print] dialog box. Select the [Check Duplex Unit Also] check box when adjusting the printing position for 2-sided printing.
Page 315: Adjusting The Printing Position
Click [OK]. The Printing Position Adjustment Print is printed as shown in the following. The printed arrow is the top edge of the Printing Position Adjustment Print. Next, check the printout results and specify the position to be adjusted in "Adjusting the Printing Position"...
Page 316 This section describes the setting procedure for the following Printing Position Adjustment Print printed with [Paper Source] in the [Printing Position Adjustment Print] dialog box set to [Cassette 1], as an example. In this case, adjust the printing position by -2.59 mm to the left. Display the Printer Status Window.
Page 317 Select the printing position from the list in the [Printing Position Adjustment] dialog box. Next, check the printout results of the Printing Position Adjustment Print and select the numerical value to adjust the position. Negative values move the position to the left and positive values to the right by the selected value. IMPORTANT The default values are speciﬁed as follows.
Page 318 From the [Options] menu, select [Utility] ➞ [Printing Position Adjustment Print]. The [Printing Position Adjustment Print] dialog box is displayed. Select the paper source of which you changed the printing position in the [Printing Position Adjustment Print] dialog box. Adjusting the Printing Position 5-23...
Page 319 Click [OK]. The Printing Position Adjustment Print in which the setting is changed is printed. Check the printout results to conﬁrm the printing position. To make further adjustment, repeat step 1 to 7. 5-24 Adjusting the Printing Position...
Page 320: Cleaning The Outside Of The Printer
Cleaning the Outside of the Printer Periodically clean the outer surfaces and ventilation slots of the printer to maintain the optimal printing quality. When cleaning the printer, be careful of the following points in order to prevent an electrical shock or printer malfunctions. WARNING When cleaning the printer, turn OFF the main power switch, and then unplug the •...
Page 321 Turn the printer and computer OFF , remove the USB cable a a a a , and then disconnect the power plug from the AC power b b b b outlet c c c c Firmly wring a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent diluted with water, and wipe off the dirt.
Page 322 After wiping off the dirt, wipe the printer with a dry cloth. When the printer is completely dry, plug the power plug into the AC power outlet, and then connect the USB cable. Cleaning the Outside of the Printer 5-27...
Page 323: Moving The Printer
Moving the Printer When changing the location of the printer or moving the printer for maintenance, be sure to perform the following procedure. IMPORTANT Make sure that the front cover and sub-output tray are closed before carrying the printer. NOTE For details on the installation site, see "Getting Started Guide".
Page 324 Remove all the interface cables and the power cord from the printer. NOTE If the optional duplex unit is installed, remove it from the printer. For details on the procedure for removing the duplex unit, see "Removing the Duplex Unit," on p. 6-28.
Page 325 Move the printer unit from the installation site. Carry the printer with 2 or more people by holding the center of the lift handles on the lower portion of the printer and lifting it up at the same time. CAUTION This printer weighs approximately 19.4 kg without the paper cassette •...
Page 326 Be sure not to hold the printer by the front or rear side or any portions • other than the lift handles. If you do so, you may drop the printer, resulting in personal injury. Moving the Printer 5-31...
Page 327 The back portion (A) of the printer is relatively heavy. Be careful not to get • off-balanced when lifting the printer. If you do so, you may drop the printer, resulting in personal injury. Do not carry the printer with the paper cassette attached. If you do so, the •...
Page 328 IMPORTANT Secure sufﬁcient space around the printer at the installation site so that you can install the optional accessories and connect cables. Set the paper cassette in the printer at an angle as shown in the ﬁgure , then push it into the printer gently and a a a a horizontally b b b b...
Page 329 Connect the interface cables except for the USB cable, and connect the power cord. Plug the power plug into the AC power outlet. Connect the USB cable. ● Transporting the Printer When transporting the printer for reasons such as relocating, remove the toner cartridge and store the printer and the parts in the package that they came in with the packing materials attached in order to prevent them from being damaged while being transported.
Page 330: Handling The Printer
Handling the Printer This printer consists of various electronic and precise optical parts. Read the following section so that you can handle the printer properly. IMPORTANT For details on handling the printer, also read "Important Safety Instructions" (See p. xvi). •...
Page 331 Handle the front cover, sub-output tray, and other covers gently when opening or closing • them. This may result in damage to the printer. If you want to spread a blanket on the printer to prevent dust from entering the printer, •...
Page 332 Optional Accessories CHAPTER This chapter describes the procedures for installing the optional accessories on the printer. Optional Accessories ........... . 6-2 Paper Cassette.
Page 333: Optional Accessories
The following optional accessories are available in order to use this printer to its full extent. Purchase them to fulﬁll your needs. For the optional accessories, contact your local authorized Canon dealer. Paper Cassette A paper cassette is to be replaced with the one equipped with the printer unit or the optional paper feeder.
Page 334: Paper Feeder
Paper Feeder This printer is supplied with 2 paper sources: the paper cassette and multi-purpose tray. By installing the optional paper feeder, up to 3 paper sources can be used. The paper feeder unit PF-67 consists of a paper feeder and paper cassette. The paper cassette can be loaded with up to approximately 500 sheets of plain paper (64 g/m ) at sizes of A3, B4, A4, B5, A5, Ledger (11 x 17), Legal, Letter,...
Page 335: Duplex Unit
Duplex Unit The duplex unit DU-67 enables you to perform automatic 2-sided printing. The duplex unit is to be installed on the rear of the printer unit. The duplex unit can perform automatic 2-sided printing on plain paper (60 - 90 g/m ) of the standard paper sizes (A3, B4, A4, B5, A5, Ledger (11 x 17), Legal, Letter, Executive, 8K, and 16K) and following custom paper sizes.
Page 336: Network Board
Network Board The network board ﬁts inside the printer and is compatible with the TCP/IP protocol for connecting the printer to LAN. The network board enables the operation of the printer using a built-in web browser "Remote UI" allowing you to specify settings and manage the printer from a computer on the network.
Page 337: Paper Feeder
The paper feeder is to be installed at the bottom of the printer unit. Make sure that all the following items are contained in the package before installing the paper feeder. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your local authorized Canon dealer. Paper Feeder PF-67 Cassette Protective Cover...
Page 338 IMPORTANT Do not touch the connector (A) or feed roller (B) in the paper feeder. This may result in damage to the printer or misfeeds. NOTE For details on the procedure for loading paper in the paper feeder, see "Chapter 2 Loading and Outputting Paper".
Page 339: Installation Space
Installation Space The dimensions of each part, foot positions, and the space required for using the printer with the paper feeder installed are indicated in the following ﬁgures: • Dimensions of the Printer Front Surface 172.2 93.8 40.6 (mm) 121.6 88.6 Auxiliary Tray Tray Extension...
Page 340: Moving The Printer
Moving the Printer When installing the paper feeder in the printer after installing the printer, move the printer to an appropriate location temporarily using the following procedure. WARNING Be sure to turn the printer and computer OFF, unplug the power plug, and then disconnect all the interface cables from the printer before moving the printer.
Page 341 Pull out the paper cassette gently until it stops , then raise a a a a the front side of the paper cassette and remove it from the printer b b b b IMPORTANT The paper cassette cannot be pulled out horizontally. If you try to pull it out forcefully, this may result in damage to the paper cassette.
Page 342 Move the printer unit from the installation site. Carry the printer with 2 or more people by holding the center of the lift handles on the lower portion of the printer and lifting it up at the same time. CAUTION This printer weighs approximately 19.4 kg without the paper cassette •...
Page 343 Be sure not to hold the printer by the front or rear side or any portions • other than the lift handles. If you do so, you may drop the printer, resulting in personal injury. 6-12 Paper Feeder...
Page 344: Removing The Packing Materials And Installing The Paper Feeder
The back portion (A) of the printer is relatively heavy. Be careful not to get • off-balanced when lifting the printer. If you do so, you may drop the printer, resulting in personal injury. IMPORTANT Make sure that the front cover and sub-output tray are closed before carrying the printer.
Page 345 Remove the tape that is securing the paper cassette. Pull out the paper cassette from the paper feeder. Pull out the paper cassette until it stops a. 6-14 Paper Feeder...
Page 346 Hold the grips (A) with both hands, raise the front side of the paper cassette slightly b, and then pull it out completely c as shown in the ﬁgure. IMPORTANT Hold the paper cassette with both hands securely because the cassette is heavy. •...
Page 347 Remove the tape and packing material. Remove the tape shown in the ﬁgure a. Remove the packing material with tape b. 6-16 Paper Feeder...
Page 348 Place the paper feeder at the installation site. When carrying the paper feeder, hold the center of the lift handles on both sides with both hands. IMPORTANT Do not touch the connector (A) or feed roller (B) in the paper feeder. This may •...
Page 349 When installing the printer unit on the paper feeder, gently set it down so that each surface of the printer unit is ﬂush with the front or side surfaces of the paper feeder. Also, match the positioning pins (A) and connector (B) when setting the printer unit.
Page 350 Attach the cassette protective cover. IMPORTANT Do not put your hand or things on the cassette protective cover, or shove the cover hard. This may damage the cassette protective cover. Set the paper cassette in the printer unit and paper feeder. NOTE If the optional duplex unit was previously installed, reinstall it on the printer.
Page 351: Removing The Paper Feeder
Connect the interface cables except for the USB cable, and connect the power cord. Plug the power plug into the AC power outlet. Connect the USB cable. IMPORTANT Be sure to turn the printer ON once when loading paper in the paper cassette for the ﬁrst time after installing the paper feeder.
Page 352 Do not carry the printer with the paper feeder installed. If you do so, the paper • feeder may drop resulting in personal injury. IMPORTANT When moving or servicing the printer, remove the paper feeder and paper cassette. Turn the printer and computer OFF, remove the USB cable, and then disconnect the power plug from the AC power outlet.
Page 353 Move back the printer unit to the installation site. Set the paper cassette in the printer. NOTE If the optional duplex unit was previously installed, reinstall it on the printer. For details on the procedure for installing the duplex unit, see "Installing the Duplex Unit,"...
Page 354: Duplex Unit
Duplex Unit The duplex unit is to be installed on the rear of the printer unit. Duplex Unit DU-67 WARNING Be sure to turn the printer OFF, unplug the power plug, and then disconnect all the interface cables and power cord from the printer before installing the duplex unit.
Page 355: Installation Space
Installation Space The dimensions of each part, foot positions, and the space required for using the printer with the duplex unit installed are indicated in the following ﬁgures: • Dimensions of the Printer Front Surface (mm) 93.8 172.2 40.6 121.6 88.6 Auxiliary Tray Tray Extension...
Page 356: Installing The Duplex Unit
Installing the Duplex Unit The duplex unit is to be installed on the rear of the printer unit. NOTE The packing materials may be changed in form or position to be placed, or may be added or removed without notice. Turn the printer and computer OFF , remove the USB cable a a a a...
Page 357 Remove the duplex unit cover. Hook your ﬁnger in the opening (A) of the duplex unit cover and remove it. IMPORTANT Keep the duplex unit cover. The duplex unit cover is required when the duplex unit is removed. Install the duplex unit. Push the duplex unit into the printer ﬁrmly and horizontally as shown in the ﬁgures.
Page 358 CAUTION Push the duplex unit gently to avoid catching your hands. Be careful not to hurt your hands. IMPORTANT If the duplex unit is not installed on the printer ﬁrmly (if there is any space between the rear of the printer and the duplex unit), this may result in misfeeds. Duplex Unit 6-27...
Page 359: Removing The Duplex Unit
Connect the interface cables except for the USB cable, and connect the power cord. Plug the power plug into the AC power outlet. Connect the USB cable. NOTE After installing the duplex unit, you have to specify the settings for the optional accessories in the [Conﬁguration]/[Device Settings] sheet in the printer driver.
Page 360 Turn the printer and computer OFF, remove the USB cable, and then disconnect the power plug from the AC power outlet. Remove all the interface cables and the power cord from the printer. Pull out the duplex unit gently until it stops , then raise the a a a a front side of the duplex unit and remove it from the printer...
Page 361 Install the duplex unit cover. Hook your ﬁnger in the opening (A) of the duplex unit cover and install it. Connect the interface cables except for the USB cable, and connect the power cord. Plug the power plug into the AC power outlet. Connect the USB cable.
Page 362: Network Board
Network Board Install the network board in the expansion slot located on the rear of the printer. 1 0 0 L N K E R R N B - Network board (NB-C1) Guide booklet Screws (2 pieces) Ferrite core By installing the optional network board, you can use LBP3500 directly connected to a network.
Page 363 For details on the procedures for checking and updating the ﬁrmware version, see the README ﬁle in the "NB-C1_Firmware" folder. You can also download the ﬁrmware update ﬁle from the Canon website. NOTE This network board does not come with a LAN cable. A Category 5 twisted pair cable is required for installing the network board and connecting the printer to a network.
Page 364: Parts And Their Functions
Parts and Their Functions 1 0 0 L N K E R R N B - a a a a Printer Connector d d d d LNK Indicator (Green) Connects to the printer. Do not touch the connector Comes on when the network board is connected to directly with your hands.
Page 365: Installing The Network Board
Installing the Network Board Install the network board in the expansion slot of the printer using the following procedure. A Phillips screwdriver is required for installing the network board. Have a screwdriver ready in advance that matches the size of the screws. Turn the printer and computer OFF , remove the USB cable a a a a...
Page 366 Remove the screw and remove the protective plate for the expansion slot. IMPORTANT The removed protective plate and screw are required when the network board is removed. Keep them where they will not get lost. Insert the network board into the expansion slot. Hold the metal panel portions of the network board and insert the board while aligning it with the guide rails inside the expansion slot.
Page 367 Secure the top and bottom portions of the network board with the two screws supplied with the network board. Attach the ferrite core to the LAN cable as shown in the ﬁgure. Attach the ferrite core at 5 cm or less from the end of the connector which is connected to the printer.
Page 368 Connect the LAN cable. Connect a LAN cable that is compatible with the LAN connector of the network board according to the network. Connect the power cord. Plug the power plug into the AC power outlet. Connect the USB cable as needed. Press "...
Page 369 For details on the procedures for checking and updating the ﬁrmware version, see the README ﬁle in the "NB-C1_Firmware" folder. You can also download the ﬁrmware update ﬁle from the Canon website. 6-38 Network Board...
Page 370: Setting The Network Board
Setting the Network Board The default value of the network board is set at "Auto detect". Usually, you do not need to change the setting, since the transmission speed and transfer mode of 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX are detected automatically. If the printer cannot communicate with other devices on the network, set the DIP switches on the network board.
Page 371 ■ Setting the Network Transmission Speed/Transfer Mode and the DIP Switches Communication speed and Setting the DIP Switches Transmission mode of LAN Auto detect (default setting) 10BASE-T/Half-duplex 10BASE-T/Full-duplex 100BASE-TX/Half-duplex 100BASE-TX/Full-duplex Turn the printer and computer OFF, remove the USB cable, and then disconnect the power plug from the AC power outlet.
Page 372 Set the DIP switches. Set the DIP switches with the tip of a ball-point pen etc. For details on methods for setting the DIP switches, see the table of p. 6-40. DIP switches 1 0 0 L N K E R R N B - Insert the network board into the expansion slot.
Page 373: Problems On Installing The Network Board
The network board is not installed properly. Remedy Remove the network board once, then install it again. Cause 6 The hardware of the network board is in an abnormal condition. Remedy Report the problems to your local authorized Canon dealer. 6-42 Network Board...
Page 374: Resetting The Network Board
Remedy 3 If the ERR indicator still comes on even after applying the Remedy 1 and 2, contact your local authorized Canon dealer for servicing. The ERR indicator on the network board blinks at an interval of four times.
Page 375 Remove the two screws and remove the network board. IMPORTANT Do not touch the network board parts, printed wire, or connectors with your hands. Switch the DIP switch 1 to ON. Set the DIP switches with the tip of a ball-point pen etc. DIP switch 1 1 0 0 L N K...
Page 376 Secure the top and bottom portions of the network board with the two screws supplied with the network board. Connect the power cord. Plug the power plug into the AC power outlet. Press " " of the power switch to turn the printer ON, wait until (Ready) indicator comes on, and then press "...
Page 377: Removing The Network Board
Connect the interface cables except for the USB cable, and connect the power cord. Plug the power plug into the AC power outlet. Connect the USB cable as needed. Removing the Network Board Remove the network board using the following procedure. Have ready the protective plate and screw for the expansion slot removed when the network board was installed.
Page 378 Attach the protective plate to the expansion slot and secure it with the screw. Connect the interface cables except for the USB cable, and connect the power cord. Plug the power plug into the AC power outlet. Connect the USB cable. Network Board 6-47...
Page 379 6-48 Network Board...
Page 380: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting CHAPTER This chapter describes the remedies for problems such as a paper jam or poor print quality. Troubleshooting Map ........... . 7-2 Alarm Indicator .
Page 381: Troubleshooting Map
Troubleshooting Map If any problem occurs while you are using the printer, follow the ﬂow chart shown below to check the problem. The printer driver is not installed The printer driver properly. (See "Installation Problems," fails to print. on p. 7-38) (Alarm) indicator is on or Printing is blinking.
Page 382: Alarm Indicator
Alarm Indicator When a problem has occurred in the printer, the (Alarm) indicator (orange) comes on or blinks. When the (Alarm) indicator is on, a service error is occurring. In this case, see "Service Call Display," on p. 7-27. If the (Alarm) indicator is blinking, follow the directions displayed in the Printer Status Window.
Page 383: Paper Jams
Paper Jams (Paper Jam) indicator (orange) blinks, and the following messages appear in the Printer Status Window when a paper jam occurs during printing. WARNING There are some areas inside the printer which are subject to high-voltages. When removing jammed paper or when inspecting the inside of the printer, do not allow necklaces, bracelets, or other metal objects to touch the inside of the printer, as this may result in burns or electrical shock.
Page 384 Keep your hands or clothing away from the roller in the output area after • removing jammed paper completely. Even if the printer is not printing, sudden rotation of the roller may catch your hands or clothing, resulting in personal injury.
Page 385 The surroundings of the output tray and sub-output tray are hot during printing or • immediately after printing. When taking out of the paper or removing jammed paper, be careful not to touch the surroundings of the output tray or sub-output tray. Paper Jams...
Page 386: Paper Jam Area
Paper Jam Area The messages displayed in the Printer Status Window indicate where the paper is jammed, and there are the following kinds. Output Tray Sub-output Tray Multi-purpose Tray Duplex Unit (Optional) Cassette 1 Cassette 2 Paper Feeder Unit (Optional) Paper flow for 1-sided printing Paper flow for 2-sided printing Paper Jam Area...
Page 387: Procedure For Clearing Paper Jams
Procedure for Clearing Paper Jams Remove any jammed paper using the following procedures. Remove any paper jammed in the output trays (the output tray and sub-output tray). IMPORTANT If the jammed paper cannot be removed easily, do not try to remove it forcefully but proceed to the next step.
Page 388 ❑ Open the white transport guide inside the sub-output tray a, then remove any jammed paper b. Send the top edge of the jammed paper toward you, then remove it. ● If the sub-output tray is being used ❑ Remove any paper jammed in the sub-output tray. Paper Jams...
Page 389 If you are using the multi-purpose tray, remove any paper jammed in the multi-purpose tray, and then close it. IMPORTANT If the jammed paper cannot be removed easily, do not try to remove it forcefully but proceed to the next step. Open the front cover.
Page 390 Remove the toner cartridge from the printer. IMPORTANT Do not touch the high-voltage contact (A) or the electrical contact (B) shown in the ﬁgure, as this may result in damage to the printer. NOTE For details on handling the toner cartridge, see "Precautions for Handling Toner Cartridge,"...
Page 391 Place the toner cartridge into the protective bag. Remove any paper jammed inside the front cover. Raise the transport guide. Holding the green tab, raise the transport guide. CAUTION Do not take your hands off the transport guide. The transport guide may snap back to its original position, and this may result in personal injury.
Page 392 Remove any jammed paper. Send the top edge of the jammed paper out of the transport guide a, then remove the paper in the direction of the arrow gently b. Remove the jammed paper in the direction of the arrow gently to prevent unﬁxed toner from spilling. If a paper jam occurs when performing 2-sided printing, perform the following procedure.
Page 393 ❑ Raise the black transport guide a, then remove any jammed paper b. CAUTION Do not take your hands off the transport guide. The transport guide may snap back to its original position, and this may result in personal injury. 7-14 Paper Jams...
Page 394 ❑ Pull out the duplex unit gently until it stops a, then raise the front side of the duplex unit and remove it from the printer unit b. Paper Jams 7-15...
Page 395 ❑ Remove any paper jammed in the duplex unit. If you see the jammed paper in the area of (A), pull out the paper toward you to remove 7-16 Paper Jams...
Page 396 ❑ Raise the sub-output tray slightly a, then unhook the hook of the black transport guide b. ❑ Open the sub-output tray to the position shown in the ﬁgure. Paper Jams 7-17...
Page 397 ❑ Remove any jammed paper. ❑ Close the sub-output tray. ❑ Holding the duplex unit as shown in the ﬁgure, push it into the printer ﬁrmly and horizontally. CAUTION Push the duplex unit gently to avoid catching your hands. Be careful not to hurt your hands.
Page 398 If the sub-output tray is being used, open it, and if the output tray is being used, close the sub-output tray. Close the front cover. If the paper feeder is installed, pull out the paper cassette. Pull out the paper cassette until it stops a. Paper Jams 7-19...
Page 399 Hold the grips (A) with both hands, raise the front side of the paper cassette slightly b, and then pull it out completely c as shown in the ﬁgure. Pull out the paper cassette of the printer unit gently until it stops , then raise the front side of the paper cassette and a a a a...
Page 400 Remove any jammed paper. ❑ If paper is jammed in the paper cassette of the printer unit, pull out the paper downward as shown in the ﬁgure. ❑ If paper is jammed between the paper feeder and printer unit, remove the paper from the printer unit.
Page 401 IMPORTANT Do not touch the feed rollers (A) in the printer and paper feeder. This may result in damage to the printer or printer error. 7-22 Paper Jams...
Page 402 Set the paper cassette in the printer at an angle as shown in the ﬁgure , then push it into the printer gently and a a a a horizontally b b b b Push the paper cassette into the printer ﬁrmly until the front side of the paper cassette is ﬂush with the front surface of the printer.
Page 403 If the paper feeder is installed, set the paper cassette of the paper feeder also. CAUTION When setting the paper cassette in the printer, be careful not to catch your ﬁngers. 7-24 Paper Jams...
Page 404 Open the front cover. Open the front cover gently while pressing the lever on the top surface of the cover. Hold the toner cartridge with both hands and install it into the printer. Align (A) of the toner cartridge with the toner cartridge guides (B), then insert the cartridge until it stops.
Page 405 Close the front cover. Close the front cover completely. IMPORTANT Make sure that the front cover does not open (make sure that there is no space • between the front cover and the printer and that the front cover is stable). If the front cover is not closed completely, this may result in poor print quality.
Page 406: Service Call Display
Service Call Display When a problem has occurred and the printer does not work properly, the (Alarm) indicator (orange) comes on and the following service call appears in the Printer Status Window. When a service call appears, cycle the power of the printer using the following procedure.
Page 407 If the message does not reappear, the printer can be used as normal. If the error message still appears, proceed to the next step. Note down the error code displayed in the Printer Status Window. Turn the printer and computer OFF , remove the USB cable a a a a , and then disconnect the power plug from the AC power...
Page 408 Contact your local authorized Canon dealer. When contacting your Canon dealer, please report the problems and the error code that you have noted. Service Call Display 7-29...
Page 409: Print Quality Problems
If a symptom that is not indicated in this section occurs, if none of the indicated remedies • do not solve the problem, or if you cannot determine the problem, contact your local authorized Canon dealer. White streaks appear. Cause 1 The toner cartridge has run out of toner.
Page 410 The overall print result is faint. Cause 1 The setting for [Toner Density] is not appropriate. Remedy Drag the [Toner Density] slider in the printer driver toward [Dark]. In order to specify the setting for [Toner Density], display the [Detailed Settings] dialog box by clicking [Details] in the [Quality] sheet.
Page 411 A portion of a page is not printed. Cause 1 The scale factor is incorrect. Remedy 1 Clear the [Manual Scaling] check box in the printer driver. If the check box is cleared, the scaling factor will be set according to [Page Size] and [Output Size] automatically.
Page 412 Cause 3 The printing position is adjusted in [Printing Position Adjustment] in [Device Settings] in the [Options] menu in the Printer Status Window. Remedy Adjust the printing position in [Printing Position Adjustment] in [Device Settings] in the [Options] menu in the Printer Status Window. (See "Adjusting the Printing Position,"...
Page 413 Cause 2 The printer is being used in a high-temperature and high-humidity environment. Remedy Set [Special Print Mode] to [Special Settings 6] in the printer driver. If this solves the problem, set [Special Print Mode] to [Off]. In order to specify the setting for [Special Print Mode], display the [Advanced Settings] dialog box by clicking [Finishing Details] in the [Finishing] sheet, and then clicking [Advanced Settings] in the [Finishing Details] dialog box.
Page 414: Paper Problems
Paper Problems Paper comes out wrinkled. Cause 1 Paper is loaded in the paper cassette or multi-purpose tray at an angle. Remedy Load the paper in the paper cassette or multi-purpose tray straight. (See "Loading Paper in a Paper Cassette," on p. 2-26, "Loading Paper in the Multi-purpose Tray,"...
Page 415 Paper curls. Cause 1 Paper is damp since the paper has been stored in unsuitable condition. Remedy Replace the paper with new one and print again. (See "Paper Requirements," on p. 2-2) Cause 2 Paper is inappropriate. Remedy Replace the paper with one that can be used with this printer. (See "Paper Requirements,"...
Page 416: When Nothing Is Printed
When Nothing is Printed Check the following items if nothing is printed when printing from an application: Check if any error message is displayed in the Printer Status Window. IMPORTANT If not, uninstall the CAPT software and install it again. (See "Uninstalling the CAPT Software,"...
Page 417: Installation Problems
Driver," on p. 7-41. Programs Properties] f the [Start] menu. or Windows 98/Me). Cannot uninstall Delete "Canon LBP3500" from [Add or Install the CAPT software again. Uninstall the CAPT software with Remove Programs] ([Add/Remove See "Installing the CAPT Uninstaller. See "Uninstalling the Software,"...
Page 418: When Uninstallation Fails
Properties] dialog box, then click [Add/Remove]. NOTE If [Canon LBP3500] is not displayed in the [Add or Remove Programs] dialog box (the [Add/Remove Programs] dialog box for Windows 2000; the [Add/Remove Programs Properties] dialog box for Windows 98/Me), perform "Uninstalling the USB Class Driver"...
Page 419 Select the name of this printer, then click [Delete]. Click [Yes]. Uninstallation starts. Please wait a moment. Click [Exit]. The [Delete Printer] dialog box closes. Restart Windows. 7-40 Installation Problems...
Page 420: Uninstalling The Usb Class Driver
Make sure that [Canon LBP3500] is not displayed in the [Add or Remove Programs] dialog box, and then click [ For Windows 2000: Make sure that [Canon LBP3500] is not displayed in the [Add/Remove Programs] dialog box, and then click [...
Page 421 NOTE If [Canon LBP3500] is displayed in the [Add or Remove Programs] dialog box (the [Add/Remove Programs] dialog box for Windows 2000; the [Add/Remove Programs Properties] dialog box for Windows 98/Me), see "When Uninstallation Fails" (p. 7-39) to delete [Canon LBP3500] from the [Add or Remove Programs] dialog box (the [Add/Remove Programs] dialog box for Windows 2000;...
Page 422 Right-click [USB Printing Support], then select [Uninstall] from the pop-up menu. For Windows 98, select [Canon LBP3500], for Windows Me, select [Canon CAPT USB Device], and then click [Remove]. IMPORTANT If the USB class driver is under [Other Devices], the printer is not installed properly.
Page 423: Problems On Local Installation
Disconnect the USB cable from the computer, then restart Windows. After Windows restarts, reinstall the CAPT software. (See "Installing the CAPT Software," on p. 3-4) Problems on Local Installation When installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM, the printer is not recognized automatically even after the USB cable is connected.
Page 424 Installation was performed by a user who is not a member of Administrators. Remedy CAPT (Canon Advanced Printing Technology) software needs to be installed by a member of Administrators. Have a user with the correct permissions to install the software.
Page 425: Problems On Installing The Network Board
Problems on Installing the Network Board On checking the operation of the network board, if you ﬁnd that all the indicators on the network board are off, or the ERR indicator is on or keeps blinking for a long time and does not go off, take the following measures. NOTE For details on problems on installing the CAPT software, see "Chapter 4 Troubleshooting"...
Page 426 Cause 6 The hardware of the network board is in an abnormal condition. Remedy Report the problems to your local authorized Canon dealer. The ERR indicator on the network board is on. Cause The network cable is disconnected or broken, or the network board is not installed properly.
Page 427: Miscellaneous Problems
Miscellaneous Problems NOTE For details on problems on installing the optional network board, see "Chapter 4 Troubleshooting" in Network Guide. LBP3500 does not function properly. Cause 1 LBP3500 is not speciﬁed as the default printer. Remedy Specify it as the default printer. Cause 2 The CAPT software may not be installed properly.
Page 428 When the printer is shared over a network, it takes a long time to obtain the status in the Printer Status Window. Cause You are using a computer with Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall as the print server, and Windows Firewall is conﬁgured to block communication with the client computers.
Page 429: Conﬁrming The Printer Features
Conﬁrming the Printer Features This printer is provided with a function of Conﬁguration Page Print that allows you to conﬁrm the optional settings of the printer and the current printer status such as [Number of Total Printed Pages]. The printer driver is also provided with a function of Network Status Print that allows you to check the version of the optional network board or conﬁrm the TCP/IP settings.
Page 430 Click [OK]. Conﬁguration Page Print is printed. Conﬁrm the contents of the Conﬁguration Page Print. Conﬁguration Page Print prints information as shown in the following ﬁgure. You can conﬁrm the optional settings of the printer and printer status such as [Number of Total Printed Pages].
Page 431 IMPORTANT This is a sample of Conﬁguration Page Print. The contents may differ from the Conﬁguration Page Print printed by your computer. 7-52 Confirming the Printer Features...
Page 432: Appendix
Appendix CHAPTER This chapter describes the printer speciﬁcations and index. Speciﬁcations ............8-2 Hardware Speciﬁcations .
Page 433: Speciﬁcations
Speciﬁcations Hardware Speciﬁcations Type Desktop Page Printer Printing method Electrophoto Method (On-demand ﬁxing) When printing A4 continuously: 25 pages/min. * Print speed may drop in stages depending on Print speed the paper size, paper type, print copies, and the Plain paper (60 to 90 g/m settings of the ﬁxing mode.
Page 434 - Standard sizes A3, B4, A4, B5, A5, Ledger (11 x 17), Legal, Letter, Executive, 16K - Custom paper size When loading paper in portrait orientation: Width 210.0 to 297.0 mm; Length 210.0 to Cassette 1 431.8 mm* * If the paper width is 279.5 to 297.0 mm, the paper length should be 210.0 to 420.0 mm.
Page 435 (at temperature of 20°C (68°F)) When the printer is with standard equipment. However, the instantaneous peak on startup shall not be counted. Canon Genuine Cartridge 509 Number of printable pages: approx. 12,000 pages* When the pages are on the basis of "ISO/IEC 19752"*...
Page 436: Software Speciﬁcations
(excluding the toner cartridge ) ...approx. 19.3 kg included parts Toner cartridge......approx. 1.9 kg Toner cartridge (Canon Genuine Cartridge 509) ..approx. 2.1 kg Weight 250-sheet universal cassette UC-67* ..approx. 1.8 kg Consumables 500-sheet universal cassette UC-67K* .. approx. 2.9 kg...
Page 437: Dimensions Of Each Part
Dimensions of Each Part ■ Printer Standard state • Front Surface (mm) 93.8 172.2 40.6 121.6 88.6 Auxiliary Tray Tray Extension Auxiliary Tray Multi-purpose Tray Tray Extension Auxiliary Tray 32.6 438.7 Sub-output Tray State with the paper feeder installed • Front Surface (mm) 172.2...
Page 438 State with the duplex unit installed • Front Surface (mm) 172.2 93.8 40.6 121.6 88.6 Auxiliary Tray Tray Extension Auxiliary Tray Multi-purpose Tray Tray Extension Auxiliary Tray 32.6 438.7 Sub-output Tray State with the paper feeder and duplex unit installed •...
Page 439 ■ Duplex Unit DU-67 Front Surface (mm) 414.4 Dimensions of Each Part...
Page 440: Netspot Device Installer
NetSpot Device Installer The supplied CD-ROM includes the "NetSpot Device Installer", which is a utility that can initialize the settings of a printer connected to the network. The NetSpot Device Installer is software that allows you to easily initialize the settings of printers connected to the network.
Page 441: Print Monitor Installer
The supplied CD-ROM includes "Print Monitor Installer" that creates a port (Canon CAPT Print Monitor) for connecting your computer to the printer on a TCP/IP network, as well as the printing software (CAPT). For more details on Canon CAPT Print Monitor, see "Network Guide".
Page 442: Netspot Console
For more details on NetSpot Console, see "NetSpot Console User's Guide". NOTE You can download NetSpot Console from the Canon website. NetSpot Console 8-11...
Page 443: Windows Firewall
Windows Firewall Windows Firewall is a feature of Windows XP Service Pack 2 and other operating systems that protects your computer by blocking unauthorized access over the network. Because of this, you need to conﬁgure Windows Firewall to unblock communication if you are using the printer with an operating system that is equipped with Windows Firewall.
Page 444: Conﬁguring Windows Firewall To Unblock Communication With The Client Computers
Conﬁguring Windows Firewall to Unblock Communication with the Client Computers Insert the supplied "LBP3500 User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If CD-ROM Setup appears, click [Exit]. From the [Start] menu, select [My Computer], right-click the CD-ROM icon, and then select [Open] from the pop-up menu. Double-click [English] ➞...
Page 445: Conﬁguring Windows Firewall To Block Communication With Client Computers
Panel] from the [Start] menu, then click [Network and Internet Connections] ➞ [Windows Firewall]. Make sure that the [Canon LBP3500 RPC Server Process] check box is selected in the [Exceptions] sheet in the [Windows Firewall] dialog box. Windows Firewall is now conﬁgured to unblock communication with client computers.
Page 446 From the [Start] menu, select [My Computer], right-click the CD-ROM icon, and then select [Open] from the pop-up menu. Double-click [English] ➞ [WF_UTIL] ➞ [CNAB6FW.EXE]. [CAPT Windows Firewall Utility] runs. IMPORTANT You can also run the utility by selecting [Run] from the [Start] menu, entering "D:\English\WF_UTIL\CNAB6FW.EXE", and then clicking [OK].
Page 447: Conﬁguring Windows Firewall To Unblock Communication With The Print Server
Conﬁguring Windows Firewall to Unblock Communication with the Print Server IMPORTANT If you do not perform the following settings on the client computers, the printer status may not be displayed properly in the Printer Status Window, and some of the printer functions may not operate properly.
Page 448: Index
Cancel Job Key, 1-7, 4-18 Easy Installation, 3-4 Canon CAPT Print Monitor, 8-10 Edit and Preview, 4-72 Canon Printer Uninstaller, 3-48 Edit Watermark, 4-29 CAPT (Canon Advanced Printing Technology), 3- Enable Image Correction, 4-62 Envelope, 2-5 Cleaning ERR Indicator, 6-33 Fixing Roller, 5-15...
Page 449 Lift Handles, 1-5 LNK Indicator, 6-33 Load Paper Indicator, 1-7 Ferrite Core, 1-17 Loading Paper Finishing, 4-33, 4-58 Custom Paper Size, 2-57 Finishing Details, 4-35 Envelope, 2-52 [Finishing] Sheet, 4-32 Heavy Paper, 2-26, 2-46 Firewall, 8-12 Label, 2-46 Fixing Roller, 5-15 Multi-purpose Tray, 2-45 Foot Positions, 6-8 Paper Cassette, 2-26...
Page 450 Online Manual, 4-81 Paper Source Options, 4-43 Optional Accessories, 6-2 [Paper Source] Sheet, 4-38 Options Paper Type, 4-38 Duplex Unit, 6-4 Paper Type List, 2-4 Network Board, 6-5 Parts and Their Functions, 1-4 Paper Cassette, 6-2 Pause when Printing from the Multi-purpose Tray, Paper Feeder, 6-3 4-38 Orientation, 4-27, 4-61...
Page 451 Displaying Printer Status When Using a Print Server, 4-91 Functions, 4-84 Scaling, 4-48 Preferences, 4-88 Self-diagnostic Test, 1-10 Refresh, 4-90 Serial Number, 8-22 Resolve Error, 4-90 Service Call Display, 7-27 Utility Menu, 4-89 Shared Printer, 3-52 Printing, 2-65, 4-5 Show Icon in the Taskbar, 4-43 Printing Date, 4-54 Sleep Mode, 1-12 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet, 4-47...
Page 452 Ventilation Slots, 1-5 Watermark, 4-28, 4-52 When Nothing is Printed, 7-37 Windows Firewall, 8-12 Index 8-21...
Page 453: Location Of The Serial Number
Location of the Serial Number The serial number is required for receiving maintenance service. The serial number for this printer is indicated at the location shown in the following ﬁgure. IMPORTANT The labels on which the serial number is indicated are required for service or maintenance.

Canon LASER SHOT LBP3500 User Manual

Chapter 8 Appendix

Preface

How to Use this Manual

Legal Notices

Important Safety Instructions

Chapter 1 Before You Start

Features and Beneﬁts

Parts and Their Functions

Connecting the Power Cord

Turning the Printer ON/OFF

Connecting to a Computer

Chapter 2 Loading and Outputting Paper

Paper Requirements

Paper Source

Output Tray

Loading Paper in a Paper Cassette

Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray

Setting up the Printer Driver and Printing

2-Sided Printing

Chapter 3 Setting up the Printing Environment

Introduction

Installing the CAPT Software

After Completing Installation

Checking the Operations by Conﬁguration Page Print

Printing from a Network Computer by Sharing the Printer on a Network

Uninstalling the CAPT Software

Chapter 4 Printing a Document

Setting Printer Information before Printing

Printing from an Application

Specifying the Printing Preferences

Deleting/Pausing/Resuming a Print Job

Using the Various Printing Functions

How to Use Online Help

Manuals

Printer Status Window

Chapter 5 Routine Maintenance

Replacing the Toner Cartridge

Cleaning the Fixing Roller

Adjusting the Printing Position

Cleaning the Outside of the Printer

Moving the Printer

Handling the Printer

Chapter 6 Optional Accessories

Paper Feeder

Duplex Unit

Network Board

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Map

Alarm Indicator

Paper Jams

Service Call Display

Print Quality Problems

Paper Problems

When Nothing Is Printed

Installation Problems

Problems on Installing the Network Board

Miscellaneous Problems

Conﬁrming the Printer Features

Appendix

Speciﬁcations

Dimensions of each Part

Netspot Device Installer

Print Monitor Installer

Netspot Console

Windows Firewall

Index

Location of the Serial Number

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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