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LBP2900/2900i Laser Printer User's Guide
Manuals for the Printer The instruction manuals for this product are arranged as follows. Read the sections that are appropriate for your goals, to let you fully utilize this product. CD-ROM Guides marked with this symbol are PDF manuals included on the accompanying CD-ROM.
How This Manual Is Organized Chapter 1 Before You Start Using This Printer Chapter 2 Loading and Delivering Paper Chapter 3 Setting Up the Printing Environment Chapter 4 Printing a Document Chapter 5 Routine Maintenance Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Chapter 7 Appendix Make sure you read this Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free of inaccuracies and omissions.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Notation for Keys and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Screen Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 2 Loading and Delivering Paper Paper Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 Usable Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 Paper Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 Paper Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing from CD-ROM Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Installing with Plug and Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 For Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 Installing from CD-ROM Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 Installing with Plug and Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[Sharing] Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28 [Ports] Sheet (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28 [Advanced] Sheet (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 only) . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29 [Color Management] Sheet (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 only) . . . . .4-29 [Security] Sheet (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30 [Configuration]/[Device Settings] Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26 Precautions for Handling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26 Precautions for Storing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon LBP2900/2900i. In order to fully understand the features of this product and thus be able to use it more effectively, please be sure to fully read this instruction manual before using the product. Store this manual in a safe place after reading it. How To Use This Manual Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual to explain procedures, restrictions, handling precautions, and instructions that should be observed for safety.
Screen Sheets The screen shots shown in this manual may differ slightly from the screens on your computer depending on your operating system. The locations of buttons that you need to press during a procedure are circled with a as shown below. When there is a choice of buttons that can be pressed during a procedure, all of the buttons are circled. Select the button that suits your needs. 5 Click [Install]. The button to click during the procedure.
Legal Notices Model Name The following names may be provided for the safety regulations in each sales region of this Laser Beam Printer. 220 - 240 V model: L11121E EMC Directive (220 - 240 V model) "This equipment has been tested in a typical system to comply with the technical requirements of EMC Directive." • Use of shielded cable is necessary to comply with the technical requirements of EMC Directive.
Laser Safety (220 - 240 V model) Laser radiation could be hazardous to the human body. For this reason, laser radiation emitted inside this printer is hermetically sealed within the protective housing and external cover. No radiation can leak from the printer in the normal operation of the product by the user. This printer is classified as a Class 1 laser product under IEC60825-1:1993, EN60825-1:1994, and as for the U.S.A., it is classified as Class 1 under the Code of Federal Regulations, 1040.
International Energy Star-Program As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR Program for energy efficiency. The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption.
Trademarks Canon, the Canon Logo, and LBP are trademarks of Canon Inc. Adobe® Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Other product and company names herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright Copyright 2005 by Canon Inc. All rights reserved.
Legal Limitations on the Usage of Your Product and the Use of Images Using your product to scan, print or otherwise reproduce certain documents, and the use of such images as scanned, printed or otherwise reproduced by your product, may be prohibited by law and may result in criminal and/or civil liability. A non-exhaustive list of these documents is set forth below. This list is intended to be a guide only.
Important Safety Instructions Before using this product, make sure you read this section (Important Safety Instructions) thoroughly, and that you use the product correctly. The purpose of the warnings and cautions contained in this section is to prevent injuries to the user and other people, and to prevent damage to property. Make sure you adhere to these warnings and cautions. Do not perform any actions that are not explicitly written in this manual.
CAUTION • Do not install the printer on an unsteady platform, an uneven surface, or any other unstable location, or any location subject to vibrations. If the printer falls down or the platform tips over, someone may be injured. • Do not install this printer in a location where a wall or other object will block the ventilation slots in the printer. Do not install the printer on a bed, sofa, thick carpet, etc.
• Do not use any electrical cables other than the supplied cord. Doing so may cause fire or electrical shock. • In principle, you should not connect the printer using an extension cord or connect too many appliances to a single power outlet. However, if there is no choice but to use an extension cord or connect multiple appliances to a single power outlet, it is the responsibility of the user to take care of the following cautions.
• When you are moving the printer, always turn the printer and computer off, unplug the power plug, and remove the interface cable. If you move the printer without unplugging the cables, the electrical cord and interface cable may be damaged, causing a fire or electrical shock. • Do not drop paper clips, staples, or any other metallic objects into the printer. Do not spill water, liquids, or flammable substances (alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) onto the printer.
Maintenance and Inspections WARNING • Turn the printer and computer off, disconnect the USB cable and remove the power plug from the wall when you are cleaning the printer. Failure to do so may cause fire or electrical shock. • When cleaning the printing, always use a cloth dipped in plain water or water containing a mild soap solution and firmly wring the excess moisture out of the cloth before use. Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinners or any other inflammable substance.
• When you are clearing jammed paper from inside the printer, remove the paper gently so that toner that is on the jammed paper does not spray out of the printer. This could lead to toner getting in your eyes or mouth. If toner gets into your eyes or mouth, wash it out immediately with cold water and consult a doctor. • When loading paper or removing jammed paper, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper.
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Before You Start Using This Printer 1 CHAPTER This chapter describes the major features and basic functions of this printer. Printer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Component Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printer Features ■ High Performance Printing System "CAPT" 1 Before You Start Using This Printer The LBP2900/2900i is equipped with the latest CAPT (Canon Advanced Printing Technology) software that supports Windows OS. This system allows the data processing that is conventionally handled by the printer during printing to be batch processed by the computer, delivering high-speed printing that utilizes the full power of the computer.
■ Compact and Silent Design The compact design of the main printer body means that it can be used in the tiny spaces in the home or office. The noise-reducing design delivers quiet operation even during printing. Because the printer is silent in standby mode, you can use it even in the middle of the night, without having to be concerned about those around you.
Component Names and Functions This section describes the names and functions of each component of the printer so that you can use the printer properly and make full use of all of the printer's features. Before You Start Using This Printer 1 CAUTION Do not install this printer in a location where a wall or other object will block the ventilation slots in the printer. If the ventilations slots are blocked, the internal printer components will overheat, and this may cause a fire.
Front View a b c d e c g a Top Cover This cover needs to be opened to replace the toner cartridge or to clear paper jams. (See p. 5-3, p. 6-6) b Output Tray Assists in the collection of printed paper. c Paper Guides These can be adjusted to match the width of the paper, allowing the paper to feed straight. d Small Paper Guide When you are loading small sized custom paper sizes, this should be attached to the rear paper guide.
Rear View a b Before You Start Using This Printer 1 f c d e a Ventilation Slots These are ventilation slots for cooling the internal parts of the printer. Do not block or obstruct the ventilation slots. b Power Switch This switch turns the printer on and off. (See p. 1-15) c Power Socket Connect the supplied power cord to this socket. (See p. 1-9) 1-6 Component Names and Functions d Rating Label This also shows the electrical current rating and average electrical current consumption.
Inside the Printer a Before You Start Using This Printer 1 b a Toner Cartridge Guide When you install the toner cartridge, make sure that the protrusions on the edges of the cartridge align with this guide while you push the cartridge in. (See p. 5-6) b Transfer Roller This is a very important part of the printer that transfers toner onto the paper during printing.
Indicators and the Paper Key a Before You Start Using This Printer 1 b a Power Indicator This light turns on when the power is on. 1-8 Component Names and Functions b Paper Indicator / Paper Key This flashes when the printer runs out of paper or when the paper does not feed properly. After refilling a paper tray, press this key to restart printing.
Connecting the Power Cord This section explains how to connect the power cord to the printer. Refer to "Important Safety Instructions," on p. xiv before connecting the printer. Connecting the Power Cord WARNING • Do not scratch, break or modify the power cord. Do not place heavy items on the cord, pull on the cord, or bend the cord excessively. Electrical current may flow out from damaged parts of the cord, causing fire or electrical shock. • Do not place the cord near any heating appliance.
CAUTION • Do not use a power source with a voltage other than that indicated. Doing so may cause fire or electrical shock. • When you unplug the power cord, make sure you hold the cord by the plug. If you pull on the cord itself, the cord may experience damage such as exposure of the core wires or an open circuit, and electrical current flowing out of the damaged section can cause fires or electrical shock. • Whenever you pull out the power plug, make sure there are no objects around the power plug.
Plug the power plug into the AC power outlet.
Connecting to a Computer This section describes how to connect the printer to a computer. This printer is fitted with a USB connector as standard, and can be connected to a computer using a USB cable. Connect the printer to a computer equipped with a USB port using a USB cable. Before You Start Using This Printer 1 WARNING • If you are connecting or disconnecting the USB cable while the printer power plug is connected to a power outlet, make sure that you do not touch the metal parts of the connector.
2 Open the USB cover. 3 Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear side of the printer, and close the USB cover.
4 Connect the A-type (flat) end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. Before You Start Using This Printer 1 NOTE If you are not sure about the USB cable that is supported by your computer, contact the store where you purchased the computer.
Turning the Printer On and Off Turning the Printer On To begin using the printer, press the " " side of the power switch to turn the printer on. After performing a self-diagnostic check, the printer is ready to print. IMPORTANT • Do not turn the printer on again immediately after turning the printer off. If you want to turn the printer on again after turning it off, wait at least 10 seconds after turning the printer off before turning it on again. • Refer to "Troubleshooting," on p.
The printer Power Indicator turns on and the printer runs a self-diagnostic test. If there are no errors in the self-diagnostic test, the printer is ready to print. Light On Before You Start Using This Printer 1 Turning the Printer Off Use the following procedure to turn the printer off. IMPORTANT • If the printer is used on a network, make sure that it is not printing data from another computer before turning the power off.
Loading and Delivering Paper 2 CHAPTER This chapter describes the types of paper that can be used with this printer, and how the paper is loaded and delivered. Paper Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Usable Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 Printable Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper Requirements Usable Paper To get the most out of the features of this printer, you should use the right kind of paper. If you use poor quality paper, the printing quality will deteriorate and the paper will jam easily. Loading and Delivering Paper 2 IMPORTANT • A safety feature that prevents printer damage due to overheating, etc. may be activated in the following circumstances, causing the printing speed to drop.
Paper Types You can use the following types of paper with this printer. The symbol indicates paper that can be loaded, and indicates paper that cannot be loaded.
IMPORTANT Do not use the following types of label paper with this printer. Using label paper that meets any of these conditions may result in paper jams that are difficult to clear or may cause damage to the printer. - Peeling labels or partly used labels - Labels that peel off from the backing sheet too easily - Labels where the adhesive is exposed ■ Index Card You can use index card in this printer. 2 Loading and Delivering Paper IMPORTANT Index card can only be loaded in the manual feed tray.
NOTE When printing envelopes, the envelopes may become creased. Abbreviations of Paper Sizes The following abbreviations are used for the sizes displayed on the multi-purpose tray and manual feed tray. Paper Guide Legal LGL Letter LTR Executive 2 Loading and Delivering Paper Paper Size EXEC . Printable Area The printable area of this printer is as follows: ■ Plain Paper / Heavy Paper / Transparency / Label Paper You can print within the following area.
■ Envelopes / Index Card Printable up to 10 mm from the edges of an envelope. You may need to adjust the printing position depending the application you are using. (Sample : Envelope COM10) 241.3 mm 10 mm (9.50 inch) 10 mm 10 mm 104.9 mm (4.
• Paper that causes printer malfunctions or damages the printer - Carbon paper - Paper with staples, clips, ribbons or tapes - Paper that has already been printed on using a copy machine or other laser printer. (The reverse side of the paper is also unusable.) • Paper that is difficult for the toner to fix onto - Paper with rough surfaces - Specially coated paper (coated paper for ink jet printers, etc.) - Paper containing thick fibers Even standard paper may deteriorate if not stored correctly.
Storing Printed Paper When handling or storing documents printed using this printer, be careful of the following points: IMPORTANT • Do not store in clear folders or with other PVC materials. This can dissolve the toner, causing the paper to stick to the PVC material. • When gluing paper, be sure to use insoluble adhesive. The use of soluble adhesives can cause the toner to dissolve. When you first use an adhesive, test it on an unneeded printout before use.
Paper Sources Paper Source Types This printer has the following paper sources: ■ Paper Source / Capacity Manual Feed Tray: 1 sheet Multi-Purpose Tray: Approx. 150 sheets (Plain paper: 64 g/m2) Manual Feed Tray Multi-Purpose Tray IMPORTANT When you are printing from the multi-purpose tray, make sure that there is no paper in the manual feed tray. If there is any paper in the manual feed tray, paper will feed from the manual feed tray because manual feed tray has priority over the multi-purpose tray.
Paper Source Capacities Paper Type Multi-Purpose Tray Manual Feed Tray Approx. 150 sheets 1 sheet Approx. 60 sheets 1 sheet Transparency Approx. 100 sheets 1 sheet Label Paper Approx.
Paper Output Output Tray Types 2 Loading and Delivering Paper Pages are output to the output tray on the top of the printer with the printed side facing down. Open the output tray when you are printing to the output tray. Close the output tray when you are not using the printer. CAUTION Keep your hands or clothing away from the roller in the output area. Even if the printer is not printing, sudden rotation of the roller may catch your hands or clothing,resulting in personal injury.
IMPORTANT The area around the output tray becomes very hot during printing and directly after printing. When you are collecting paper from the output tray or clearing a paper jam, be careful not to touch the area around the output tray. Loading and Delivering Paper 2 NOTE The output tray can hold up to approximately 100 sheets of plain paper (64 g/m2). The paper capacity varies depending on the paper type and paper size. Refer to "Output Tray Capacities," on p. 2-12 for more details.
Printing on Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Label Paper, and Transparencies This section described how to print on plain paper, heavy paper, label paper and transparencies. Loading the Paper Paper can be loaded into either the multi-purpose tray or the manual feed tray. If you are printing continuously, load paper in the multi-purpose tray. If you are printing a single sheet with a size and type different to the paper already loaded in the multi-purpose tray, load the paper in the manual feed tray.
Loading Paper into the Multi-Purpose Tray Use the following procedure to load paper into the multi-purpose tray. Always load paper lengthways into the multi-purpose tray. Loading and Delivering Paper 2 IMPORTANT • Do not touch or pull paper out of the multi-purpose tray during printing. Doing so may cause the printer to malfunction.
2 Push the side paper guides out a little wider than the actual width of the paper. 3 Loading and Delivering Paper 2 Before loading transparencies or labels, fan them in small batches and align the edges. Thoroughly fan in small batches. Stand the paper on a flat surface and gently tap it a few times to align the edges. CAUTION Be careful not to cut your hands with the edges of transparencies or label paper.
4 Gently load the paper with the printing side facing up until it touches the back of the tray. Make sure that the paper passes under the paper limit guides. Paper Limit Guide Loading and Delivering Paper 2 CAUTION When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper. IMPORTANT • The number of sheets of paper that can be loaded in the multi-purpose tray is as follows. Check that there is sufficient clear space between the paper limit guides and the paper.
• If the rear edge of the paper stack is not properly aligned, it may result in misfeeds or paper jams. • If the paper is curled or folded at the corners, flatten it out before loading. NOTE To print on letterhead paper or paper with a logo already printed on it, load the paper so that the printed side is facing up and the top of the paper is at the far end. Loading and Delivering Paper 2 5 Slide the paper guides to fit both sides of the stack.
IMPORTANT Always make sure the paper guides match the width of the paper. If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, the paper will not feed properly and this will cause paper jams. Loading and Delivering Paper 2 6 Adjust the rear paper guide to match the paper. IMPORTANT If you run out of paper and then refill the paper tray, the Paper Indicator will flash. Press the (Paper Key) to resume printing.
Loading Paper into the Manual Feed Tray Use the following procedure to load paper into the manual feed tray. Always load paper lengthways into the manual feed tray. IMPORTANT • You can only load a single sheet of paper in the manual feed tray. • You cannot print from the manual feed tray if the printer settings are set to multiple copies or multiple pages.
2 Gently load the paper with the printing side facing up until it touches the back of the tray. Make sure that the paper passes under the paper limit guides. Paper Limit Guide Loading and Delivering Paper 2 CAUTION When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper. IMPORTANT • Load the paper so that it is straight. • If the paper is curled or folded at the corners, flatten it out before loading.
NOTE To print on letterhead paper or paper with a logo already printed on it, load the paper so that the printed side is facing up and the top of the paper is at the far end. Loading and Delivering Paper 2 3 Slide the paper guides to fit both sides of the stack.
IMPORTANT • If you run out of paper and then refill the paper tray, the Paper Indicator will flash. Press the (Paper Key) to resume printing. • Always make sure the paper guides match the width of the paper. If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, the paper will not feed properly and this will cause paper jams. Loading and Delivering Paper 2 Selecting Printer Driver Settings and Printing This section describes how to change the printer driver settings.
2 Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then set the [Page Size] setting to the size of the document that you created in the application. 3 Set the [Output Size] setting to the size of the paper loaded in the printer as needed. Select [A4] or [Letter] if you are printing transparencies or labels. Leave the setting set to [Match Page Size] when the page size and the size of the paper loaded in the multi-purpose tray are the same, since there is no need to change the setting.
IMPORTANT If the [Page Size] and [Output Size] settings are different, the printer produces an enlarged or reduced print automatically. 4 Display the [Paper Source] sheet, and set the [Paper Type] to the type of paper loaded in the printer. Set this to [Plain Paper] for regular paper and labels, [Heavy Paper] for thick paper, and [Transparency] for transparencies.
5 Click [OK] to close the Properties dialog box. 6 Loading and Delivering Paper 2 Click [OK] to start printing.
Printing on Index Card This section describes how to print on index cards. Loading Index Cards You can only load index cards in the manual feed tray. Loading and Delivering Paper 2 Loading Index Card into the Manual Feed Tray Use the following procedure to load an index card into the manual feed tray. Always load index cards lengthways into the manual feed tray. IMPORTANT • You can only load a single sheet of index card in the manual feed tray.
Gently load the index card with the printing side facing up until it touches the back of the tray. Make sure that the index card passes beneath the paper limit guides. Paper Limit Guide 2 CAUTION When loading index card, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper. IMPORTANT • If the index card is warped, make sure you fix the warp before loading the card. • Load the index card so that it is straight.
NOTE To print on index card with a logo already printed on it, load the index card so that the printed side is facing up and the top of the index card is at the far end. ABC ABC Loading and Delivering Paper 2 3 2-28 Slide the paper guides to fit both sides of the index card.
IMPORTANT • If you run out of index card and then refill the paper tray, the Paper Indicator will flash. Press the (Paper Key) to resume printing. • Always make sure the paper guides match the width of the index card. If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, the index card will not feed properly and this will cause paper jams. Selecting Printer Driver Settings and Printing This section describes how to set the printer driver settings. 1 Select [Print] from the [File] menu in the application.
2 Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then set the [Page Size] setting to the size of the document that you created in the application. Loading and Delivering Paper 2 NOTE When you set the page size to [Index Card], the following message is displayed and the paper type is automatically changed.
3 Set the [Output Size] setting to [Index Card] as necessary. Leave the setting set to [Match Page Size] when the page size and the size of the paper loaded in the multi-purpose tray are the same, since there is no need to change the setting. IMPORTANT If the [Page Size] and [Output Size] settings are different, the printer produces an enlarged or reduced print automatically. 4 Click [OK] to close the Properties dialog box.
5 Click [OK] to start printing.
Printing on Envelopes This section describes how to print to envelopes. Loading Envelopes If you are printing a single sheet of paper that is different from the paper already loaded in the multi-purpose tray, load the paper in the manual feed tray. IMPORTANT • When you are printing from the multi-purpose tray, make sure that there is no paper in the manual feed tray.
• The following envelopes cannot be used with this printer. Using any of these envelopes may result in paper jams that are difficult to clear or may cause damage to the printer.
2 Push the side paper guides out a little wider than the actual width of the paper. 3 Load the envelopes with the printing surface facing up and the flaps closed and on the left side, then gently insert them all the way to the back of the tray. Make sure that the envelopes passes under the paper limit guides. Paper Limit Guide CAUTION When loading envelopes, be careful not to cut your hands with the edges of the envelopes. IMPORTANT • You cannot print on the reverse side (glued side) of envelopes.
NOTE When you are printing on envelopes, load the envelopes with the paper surface (the side you want to print on) facing up, and the envelope flap on the left side. Loading and Delivering Paper 2 4 Slide the paper guides to meet both sides of the envelopes. IMPORTANT Always make sure the paper guides match the width of the paper. If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, the paper will not feed properly and this will cause paper jams.
5 Adjust the rear paper guide to match the envelopes. IMPORTANT If you run out of envelopes and then refill the paper tray, the Paper Indicator will flash. Press the (Paper Key) to resume printing. Loading Envelopes into the Manual Feed Tray Use the following procedure to load envelopes into the manual feed tray. Always load envelopes lengthways into the manual feed tray. IMPORTANT • You can only load a single envelope in the manual feed tray.
1 Push the side paper guides out a little wider than the actual width of the paper. Loading and Delivering Paper 2 2 Load the envelope with the printing surface facing up and the flaps closed and on the left side, then gently insert them all the way to the back of the tray. Be sure that the envelope passes beneath the paper limit guides. Paper Limit Guide CAUTION When loading envelope, be careful not to cut your hands with the edges of the envelope.
NOTE When you are printing on envelopes, load the envelopes with the paper surface (the side you want to print on) facing up, and the envelope flap on the left side. 3 Loading and Delivering Paper 2 Slide the paper guides to meet both sides of the envelope. IMPORTANT • If you run out of envelopes and then refill the paper tray, the Paper Indicator will flash. Press the (Paper Key) to resume printing. • Always make sure the paper guides match the width of the envelope.
Selecting Printer Driver Settings and Printing This section describes how to set the printer driver settings. 1 Select [Print] from the [File] menu in the application. Select the name of your printer from the [Name] or [Printer Name] field and click [Properties]. Loading and Delivering Paper 2 The [Properties] dialog box for the printer is displayed.
Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then set the [Page Size] setting to the size of the document that you created in the application. 2 NOTE If you set the page size to any of [Envelope DL], [Envelope COM10], [Envelope C5], or [Envelope Monarch], the following message appears and the appropriate paper type is automatically selected.
3 Set the [Output Size] setting to the size of the paper loaded in the printer as needed. Leave the setting set to [Match Page Size] when the page size and the size of the paper loaded in the multi-purpose tray are the same, since there is no need to change the setting. Loading and Delivering Paper 2 IMPORTANT If the [Page Size] and [Output Size] settings are different, the printer produces an enlarged or reduced print automatically. 4 2-42 Click [OK] to close the Properties dialog box.
Click [OK] to start printing.
Printing on Custom Paper Sizes (Non-Standard Sizes) This section describes how to print to custom paper sizes. Loading Custom Paper Sizes Custom paper sizes can be loaded into either the multi-purpose tray or the manual feed tray. If you are printing continuously, load paper in the multi-purpose tray. Loading and Delivering Paper 2 If you are printing a single sheet of paper that is different from the paper already loaded in the multi-purpose tray, load the paper in the manual feed tray.
IMPORTANT • Do not touch or pull paper out of the multi-purpose tray during printing. Doing so may cause the printer to malfunction. • If you are refilling the multi-purpose tray when there is still paper in the tray, take out the remaining paper and align it properly with the new paper before loading it into the tray. • Use the paper capacity for each type of paper as a guide to the number of sheets of paper that can be printed continuously. 2 Pull out the rear paper guide.
3 Gently load the paper with the printing side facing up until it touches the back of the tray. Make sure that the paper passes under the paper limit guides. Paper Limit Guide Loading and Delivering Paper 2 CAUTION When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper. IMPORTANT • The number of sheets that can be loaded in the multi-purpose tray is as follows. Check that there is sufficient clear space between the paper limit guides and the paper.
• If the paper is curled or folded at the corners, flatten it out before loading. NOTE To print on letterhead paper or paper with a logo already printed on it, load the paper so that the printed side is facing up and the top of the paper is at the far end. Loading and Delivering Paper 2 4 Slide the paper guides to fit both sides of the stack.
IMPORTANT Always make sure the paper guides match the width of the paper. If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, the paper will not feed properly and this will cause paper jams. Loading and Delivering Paper 2 5 Adjust the rear paper guide to match the paper. ● If the custom paper that you are using is over 190 mm in length: ❑ Adjust the rear paper guide to match the paper. IMPORTANT If you run out of paper and then refill the paper tray, the Paper Indicator will flash.
● If the custom paper that you are using is less than 190 mm in length: ❑ Move the rear paper guide to the position shown in the diagram. Loading and Delivering Paper 2 ❑ Remove the small paper guide from the multi-purpose tray. ❑ Insert the small paper guide from directly above, as shown in the diagram, then fold it towards the back.
❑ Slide the rear paper guide to align the small paper guide with the paper. Loading and Delivering Paper 2 IMPORTANT If you run out of paper and then refill the paper tray, the Paper Indicator will flash. Press the (Paper Key) to resume printing. Loading Custom Paper into the Manual Feed Tray Use the following procedure to load custom paper into the manual feed tray. Always load custom paper lengthways into the manual feed tray.
1 Push the side paper guides out a little wider than the actual width of the paper. 2 Gently load the paper with the printing side facing up until it touches the back of the tray. Make sure that the paper passes under the paper limit guides. Paper Limit Guide CAUTION When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper. IMPORTANT • Load the paper so that it is straight. • If the paper is curled or folded at the corners, flatten it out before loading.
NOTE To print on letterhead paper or paper with a logo already printed on it, load the paper so that the printed side is facing up and the top of the paper is at the far end. Loading and Delivering Paper 2 3 2-52 Slide the paper guides to fit both sides of the paper.
IMPORTANT • If you run out of paper and then refill the paper tray, the Paper Indicator will flash. Press the (Paper Key) to resume printing. • Always make sure the paper guides match the width of the paper. If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, the paper will not feed properly and this will cause paper jams. Selecting Printer Driver Settings and Printing This section describes how to set the printer driver settings. 1 Select [Print] from the [File] menu in the application.
2 Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then set the [Page Size] setting to the size of the document that you created in the application. Loading and Delivering Paper 2 NOTE • When you are using a custom paper size, you need to register the size of the custom paper in advance. Refer to "Specifying a Custom Paper Size (Non-Standard Paper)," on p. 4-39 for information on how to register a custom paper size.
3 Set the [Output Size] setting to the name (paper size) of the custom paper loaded in the printer as needed. Leave the setting set to [Match Page Size] when the page size and the size of the paper loaded in the multi-purpose tray (the name of the custom paper size) are the same, since there is no need to change the setting. Loading and Delivering Paper 2 IMPORTANT If the [Page Size] and [Output Size] settings are different, the printer produces an enlarged or reduced print automatically.
5 Click [OK] to start printing.
Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 CHAPTER This chapter describes the procedure for installing the printer driver on 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction After Installing the Printer The following shows the tasks that should be performed after installing the printer: ■ Installing the Printer Driver (See p. 3-4) The printer driver is a piece of software that is needed when you are printing from application software. Settings related to printing can be configured using the printer driver. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 ■ Using a computer to share the printer on a network (See p.
System Requirements In order to use the printer driver, your computer system needs to meet the following requirements: ■ Operating System • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows Me • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server/Professional • Microsoft Windows XP Professional/Home Edition • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32-bit processor version only) - Operating Environment Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 CPU Pentium II 300MHz or higher Pentium II 300MHz or higher Memory (RAM)* 64MB or more 128MB or more 30MB or m
Installing the CAPT Software This section describes the procedure for installing the CAPT software on a computer that is connected directly to the printer using a USB cable. • For Windows 98/Me (See p. 3-4) 2000 (See p. 3-19) • For Windows XP/Server 2003 (See p. 3-31) • For Windows Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 IMPORTANT • The CAPT software is required for printing using this printer. Make sure that you install it.
3 Open the USB cover. Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear side of the printer, and close the USB cover.
4 Connect the A-type (flat) end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 5 Turn the computer on and start up Windows 98/Me. IMPORTANT If the Plug and Play automatic setup wizard appears, click [Cancel] and install the CAPT software using the following procedure. 6 Insert the supplied "LBP2900/2900i User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If the CD-ROM is already in the drive, eject the CD-ROM and reinsert it into the drive again.
7 Click [Install]. 3 8 Setting Up the Printing Environment A dialog box is displayed to confirm the language. Confirm the language and click [Yes]. After the preparation for installation is completed, the CAPT (Canon Advanced Printing Technology) software installer starts up, and the [Setup Wizard] dialog box appears. 9 Click [Next]. The [License Agreement] dialog box is displayed.
10 Confirm the contents of the agreement and select [I accept the terms in the license agreement], and then click [Next]. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 11 Confirm that there is a checkmark next to [Install Printer Driver through a USB Connection], then click [Next]. Depending on your system, a message may appear prompting you to restart your computer. If this happens, restart the computer before continuing with the installation. 12 The message [Installation cannot be stopped once it starts.
13 After the window shown below is displayed, then turn the printer on. Press the " " side of the power switch to turn the printer on. Installation of the USB class driver and the printer driver starts automatically. NOTE If the computer does not automatically recognize the printer, refer to "Installation Problems," on p. 6-27.
14 A window is displayed to inform you that the installation is complete. Select [Restart my computer now], then click [Exit]. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 Windows restarts. This completes the installation of the USB class driver and printer driver. Installing with Plug and Play 1 2 3-10 Make sure that the computer and printer are turned off at the power. Open the USB cover.
3 Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear side of the printer, and close the USB cover. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 4 Connect the A-type (flat) end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.
Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 5 Press the " " side of the power switch to turn the printer on. 6 Turn the computer on and start up Windows 98/Me. The [Add New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears. ● For Windows Me If the following dialog box appears, proceed to Step 7. If the following dialog box appears, proceed to Step 14.
● For Windows 98 If the following dialog box appears, click [Next], then proceed to Step 7. 3 7 Setting Up the Printing Environment If the following dialog box appears, click [Next], then proceed to Step 14. Select [Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)], then click [Next]. For Windows 98: Select [Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended)], then click [Next]. A dialog box is displayed that allows you to specify the search location.
8 Insert the supplied "LBP2900/2900i User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If CD-ROM Setup appears, click [Exit]. 9 Select [Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended).], remove the checkmark from [Removable Media (Floppy, CD-ROM...)], place a checkmark next to [Specify a location]. For Windows 98: Remove the checkmarks from [Floppy disk drives] and [CD-ROM drive], place a checkmark next to [Specify a location].
11 Make sure that the correct path is displayed in the [Specify a location] field, and then click [Next]. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 12 Click [Next]. Installation of the USB class driver starts. 13 Click [Finish]. The computer automatically detects the printer. Please wait a moment.
The [Add New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears. For Windows 98, click [Next]. 3 Setting Up the Printing Environment 14 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]. A dialog box is displayed that allows you to specify the search location.
16 Select [Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended).], remove the checkmark from [Removable Media (Floppy, CD-ROM...)], place a checkmark next to [Specify a location]. For Windows 98: Remove the checkmarks from [Floppy disk drives] and [CD-ROM drive], place a checkmark next to [Specify a location]. 17 Click [Browse], and then select a folder. Select [D:\English\Win98_Me], and then click [OK]. In this case the CD-ROM drive is assumed to be assigned to "D:".
18 Make sure that the correct path is displayed in the [Specify a location] field, and then click [Next]. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 19 Click [Next]. 20 Enter a new name in the [Printer name] field if you want to change the name of the printer. If another printer driver has been already installed in the computer, the message [Do you want your Windows-based programs to use this printer as the default printer?] appears. In this case, select [Yes] or [No].
21 Click [Finish]. Windows will begin copying files. 22 Once the installation complete dialog is displayed, click [OK]. 23 Click [Finish]. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 This completes the installation of the USB class driver and printer driver. For Windows 2000 Installing from CD-ROM Setup 1 Make sure that the computer and printer are turned off at the power.
2 3 Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 3-20 Open the USB cover. Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear side of the printer, and close the USB cover.
4 Connect the A-type (flat) end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. 5 Turn the computer on and start up Windows 2000. IMPORTANT If the Plug and Play automatic setup wizard appears, click [Cancel] and install the CAPT software using the following procedure. 6 Log on as a user who is a member of the Administrators group. NOTE Full Control Permissions are required for the installation of the printer driver. 7 Insert the supplied "LBP2900/2900i User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
8 3 Click [Install]. Setting Up the Printing Environment A dialog box is displayed to confirm the language. 9 Confirm the language and click [Yes]. After the preparation for installation is completed, the CAPT (Canon Advanced Printing Technology) software installer starts up, and the [Setup Wizard] dialog box appears. 10 Click [Next]. The [License Agreement] dialog box is displayed.
11 Confirm the contents of the agreement and select [I accept the terms in the license agreement], and then click [Next]. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 12 Confirm that there is a checkmark next to [Install Printer Driver through a USB Connection], then click [Next]. 13 The message [Installation cannot be stopped once it starts. Do you want to continue?] is displayed. Click [Yes]. NOTE If the [Digital Signature Not Found] dialog box appears, click [Yes].
14 When the following window is displayed, turn the printer on. 3 Setting Up the Printing Environment Press the " " side of the power switch to turn the printer on. Installation of the USB class driver (supplied with the OS) and the printer driver starts automatically. NOTE If the computer does not automatically recognize the printer, refer to "Installation Problems," on p. 6-27.
15 A window is displayed to inform you that the installation is complete. Select [Restart my computer now], then click [Exit]. Windows restarts. This completes the installation of the USB class driver (supplied with the OS) and printer driver. Installing with Plug and Play 1 2 Make sure that the computer and printer are turned off at the power. Open the USB cover.
3 Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear side of the printer, and close the USB cover. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 4 3-26 Connect the A-type (flat) end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.
5 Press the " " side of the power switch to turn the printer on. 6 Turn the computer on and start up Windows 2000. Setting Up the Printing Environment 7 3 Log on as a user who is a member of the Administrators group. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears. NOTE Full Control Permissions are required for the installation of the printer driver. 8 Click [Next].
9 Select [Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)], then click [Next]. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 NOTE [Unknown] may be displayed as the name of the device. 10 Remove the checkmarks from [Floppy disk drives] and [CD-ROM drives], place a checkmark next to [Specify a location], and then click [Next].
11 Insert the supplied "LBP2900/2900i User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, then click [Browse]. If CD-ROM Setup appears, click [Exit]. click [Open]. In this case the CD-ROM drive is assumed to be assigned to "D:". The actual CD-ROM drive letter may be different depending on the computer you are using. 13 Make sure that the correct path is displayed in the [Copy manufacturer's files from] field, then click [OK]. A dialog box is displayed when the computer finishes searching for the driver files.
14 Click [Next]. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 Windows will begin copying files. When it has finished, the [Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog is displayed. NOTE If the [Digital Signature Not Found] dialog box appears, click [Yes]. 15 Click [Finish]. Installation of the USB class driver (supplied with OS) and the printer driver starts automatically.
For Windows XP/Server 2003 The screen shots used in this section are from Windows XP. Installing from CD-ROM Setup 2 Make sure that the computer and printer are turned off at the power. 3 Open the USB cover.
3 Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear side of the printer, and close the USB cover. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 4 3-32 Connect the A-type (flat) end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.
5 Turn the computer on and start up Windows XP/Server 2003. IMPORTANT If the Plug and Play automatic setup wizard appears, click [Cancel] and install the CAPT software using the following procedure. 6 Log on as a user who is a member of the Administrators group. NOTE Full Control Permissions are required for the installation of the printer driver. 7 Insert the supplied "LBP2900/2900i User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
9 Confirm the language and click [Yes]. After the preparation for installation is completed, the CAPT (Canon Advanced Printing Technology) software installer starts up, and the [Setup Wizard] dialog box appears. 10 Click [Next]. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 The [License Agreement] dialog box is displayed. 11 Confirm the contents of the agreement and select [I accept the terms in the license agreement], and then click [Next].
12 Place a checkmark next to [Install Printer Driver through a USB Connection], then click [Next]. If you are using an operating system equipped with Windows Firewall, such as Windows XP Service Pack 2, the following window is displayed. Click [Yes] or [No]. Click [Yes] to configure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with client computers. Select this option if the computer you are currently installing is a print server.
14 When the following window is displayed, turn the printer on. 3 Setting Up the Printing Environment Press the " " side of the power switch to turn the printer on. Installation of the USB class driver (supplied with the OS) and the printer driver starts automatically. NOTE • If the computer does not automatically recognize the printer, refer to "Installation Problems," on p. 6-27. • If the [Hardware Installation] dialog box appears, click [Continue Anyway].
15 A window is displayed to inform you that the installation is complete. Select [Restart my computer now], then click [Exit]. Windows restarts. This completes the installation of the USB class driver (supplied with the OS) and printer driver. Installing with Plug and Play 1 2 Make sure that the computer and printer are turned off at the power. Open the USB cover.
3 Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear side of the printer, and close the USB cover. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 4 3-38 Connect the A-type (flat) end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.
Press the " " side of the power switch to turn the printer on. 6 Turn the computer on and start up Windows XP/Server 2003. 7 Log on as a user who is a member of the Administrators group. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears. NOTE Full Control Permissions are required for the installation of the printer driver. 8 Insert the "LBP2900/2900i User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Select [Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)], then click [Next].
9 Select [Search for the best driver in these locations.], remove the checkmark from [Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...)], place a checkmark next to [Include this location in the search]. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 10 Click [Browse], and then select a folder. Select [D:\English\Win2K_XP], and then click [OK]. In this case the CD-ROM drive is assumed to be assigned to "D:". The actual CD-ROM drive letter may be different depending on the computer you are using.
11 Make sure that the correct path is displayed in the [Include this location in the search] field, then click [Next]. The installation progress is displayed. After this, the [Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog is displayed. NOTE If the [Hardware Installation] dialog box appears, click [Continue Anyway]. 12 Click [Finish].
After Completing Installation When the installation of the CAPT software is complete, an icon and folder will be created for the printer. ■ For Windows 98/Me/2000 • The icon for the printer is displayed in the [Printers] folder. • [Canon Printer Uninstaller] is added to [Programs] under the [Start] menu.
■ For Windows XP/Server 2003 • The icon for the printer is displayed in the [Printers and Faxes] folder. • [Canon Printer Uninstaller] is added to [All Programs] under the [Start] menu.
Printing a Test Page Before using the printer for the first time, be sure to print a test page using the following procedure. NOTE The screen shots shown here are taken from Windows XP Home Edition. 3 Setting Up the Printing Environment 1 Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder. For Windows 98/Me/2000: Select [Settings] ➞ [Printers] from the [Start] menu. For Windows XP Professional/Server 2003: Select [Printers and Faxes] from the [Start] menu.
2 Select the icon for the printer, then select [Properties] from the [File] menu. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 The [Properties] dialog box for the printer is displayed. 3 Click [Print Test Page] on the [General] sheet. The printer will begin printing a test page.
4 If the test page prints correctly, click [OK] or [Yes]. NOTE If test page does not print correctly, refer to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting".
Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer If you set the printer up as a shared network printer, you will be able to print directly to the printer from any computer on the network.
If you want to use a print server, perform the following steps. Item to Configure 1 2 Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 3 Refer to Install the printer driver on the print server • For Windows 98/Me p. 3-4 • For Windows 2000 p. 3-19 • For Windows XP/Server 2003 p. 3-31 Configure the Print Server • For Windows 98/Me p. 3-48 • For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 p. 3-53 Install the Clients p.
2 Display the [Configuration] sheet, then click [Add]. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 The [Select Network Component Type] dialog box is displayed. 3 4 Click the [Service] icon, then click [Add]. Select [File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks], then click [OK]. The [Select Network Component Type] dialog box appears first, then the [Network] dialog box reappears.
5 Click [File and Print Sharing]. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 6 7 Make sure that [I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s).] is selected, then click [OK]. Go to the [Access Control] sheet and select either [Share-level access control] or [User-level access control]. If you want to specify the users that can print, select [User-level access control].
8 Click [OK], then restart Windows. ■ Printer Sharing Settings 1 From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] ➞ [Printers]. The [Printers] folder is displayed. Right-click the icon for your printer, then select [Sharing] from the pop-up menu.
3 Select [Shared As]. Change the [Share Name] and enter a [Comment] and [Password] as needed. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 NOTE • If you selected [User-level access control] in Step 7 of the "Network Settings" procedure (See p. 3-50), click [Add] and select the users that can use the printer. • Do not enter blank or special characters in [Shared As]. • If you enter a password, it is possible that the client computer will not be able to create the printer port. 4 Click [OK].
For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 The screen shots shown in this section are taken from Windows XP Home Edition. ■ Preparing the Print Sharing Settings 1 Select [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu, then click [Network and Internet Connections] ➞ [Network Connections]. For Windows 2000: Select [Settings] ➞ [Network and Dial-up Connections] from the [Start] menu. For Windows 2000: The [Network and Dial-up Connections] folder is displayed. For Windows XP: The [Network Connections] folder is displayed.
3 Check that [File and Printers Sharing for Microsoft Networks] is selected, then click [OK]. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 ■ Printer Sharing Settings NOTE For Windows XP, the printer cannot be shared over a network using the default settings (the settings immediately after installation). To use the printer sharing settings, you need to run [Network Setup Wizard] and enable printer sharing. For more details, see the Windows online help. 1 Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder.
2 Right-click the icon for your printer, then select [Sharing] from the pop-up menu. 3 Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 Select [Share this printer]. Update the share name as required. For Windows 2000: Select [Shared as].
NOTE • You can also specify the sharing settings during the local installation. • Do not enter blank or special characters in [Share name]. 4 If you are using Windows 98/Me on the client computer, click [Additional Drivers]. If you are using Windows 98/Me on the client computer, click [OK]. The printer icon changes to a shared icon, and the printer shared settings are now configured. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 The [Additional Drivers] dialog box is displayed.
5 Place a checkmark next to [Windows 95, 98 and Me], then click [OK]. For Windows 2000: Place a checkmark next to [Windows 95 or 98], and then click [OK]. For Windows Server 2003: Place a checkmark next to [Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Millennium Edition], and then click [OK]. 6 Insert the supplied "LBP2900/2900i User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If the [Insert Disk] dialog box appears, click [OK]. 7 Click [Browse].
8 Click [Close]. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 The printer icon changes to the shared printer icon. IMPORTANT Select [Do not share this printer] on the [Sharing] sheet to clear the printer share settings. If you are clearing printer share settings on an operating system equipped with the Windows Firewall, such as Window XP Service Pack 2, you need to use the utility software to clear the settings that were previously registered with Windows Firewall. (See p.
- If you clicked [No], however, Windows Firewall was configured to block communication with the client computers, and you will need to use the following method to clear that block. 1. Select [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu, then click [Network and Internet Connections] ➞ [Windows Firewall]. 2. On the [Exceptions] sheet in the [Windows Firewall] dialog box, place a checkmark next to [Canon LBP2900 RPC Server Process], and click the [OK] button.
IMPORTANT • If you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, be sure to log on as a user who is a member of the Administrators group when starting up. • If the client computer is using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall, configure the following settings. If you do not make these settings on the client computer, status information will not display correctly in the Printer Status Window, and some of the printer functions may not operate correctly. 1.
IMPORTANT If the CD-ROM Setup does not start automatically, select [Run] from the [Start] menu, enter "D:\English\CNAB4MNU.exe", and click the [OK] button. (In this case the CD-ROM drive is assumed to be assigned to "D:". The actual CD-ROM drive letter may be different depending on the computer you are using.) 2 Click [Install]. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 A dialog box is displayed to confirm the language. 3 Confirm the language and click [Yes].
4 Click [Next]. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 The [License Agreement] dialog box is displayed. 5 3-62 Confirm the contents of the agreement and select [I accept the terms in the license agreement], and then click [Next].
6 If there is a checkmark next to [Install Printer Driver through a USB Connection], remove the checkmark, then click [Next]. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 NOTE Do not place a checkmark next to [Install Printer Driver through a USB Connection]. 7 Select [Use Network Printer] for [Port Settings], then click [Settings].
8 Select the icon for the printer that is shared on the printer server, then click [OK]. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 9 Select whether or not to use this printer as the default printer, then click [Next]. 10 Click [Start].
If you are using an operating system equipped with Windows Firewall, such as Windows XP Service Pack 2, the following window is displayed. Click [No]. You should only choose [Yes] if the computer you are currently installing is a print server. 11 The message [Installation cannot be stopped once it starts. Do you want to continue?] is displayed. Click [Yes]. The installation of the printer driver starts. 12 A window is displayed to inform you that the installation is complete.
Installing using the [Add Printer Wizard] 1 Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder. For Windows 98/Me/2000: Select [Settings] ➞ [Printers] from the [Start] menu. For Windows XP Professional/Server 2003: Select [Printers and Faxes] from the [Start] menu. For Windows XP Home Edition: Select [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu, then click [Printers and Other Hardware] ➞ [Printers and Faxes]. The [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder is displayed.
4 Select [A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer], then click [Next]. For Windows 98/Me/2000: Select [Network Printer] then click [Next]. 5 Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 Select [Browse for a printer], then click [Next]. For Windows 98/Me: click [Browse].
6 Select the directory of the print server, then click [Next]. Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 For Windows 98/Me: Proceed to Step 8. 7 3-68 Select whether or not to use this printer as the default printer, then click [Next].
Click [Finish]. 3 IMPORTANT If you are using an operating system equipped with Windows Firewall, such as Windows XP Service Pack 2, on the client computer, you need to configure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the print server. If you do not configure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the server, the printer status may not be displayed correctly in the Printer Status Window and some functions may not operate properly. (See p.
Installing using [Windows Explorer] 1 From the [Start] menu, select [All Programs] ➞ [Accessories] ➞ [Windows Explorer]. For Windows Me/2000: From the [Start] menu, select [Programs] ➞ [Accessories] ➞ [Windows Explorer]. For Windows 98: From the [Start] menu, select [Programs] ➞ [Windows Explorer]. The [Windows Explorer] window is displayed.
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. IMPORTANT If you are using an operating system equipped with Windows Firewall, such as Windows XP Service Pack 2, on the client computer, you need to configure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the print server. If you do not configure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the server, the printer status may not be displayed correctly in the Printer Status Window and some functions may not operate properly. (See p.
Uninstalling the CAPT software The process of removing software to restore the computer to the same state as before the software was installed is referred to as uninstalling. Use the following procedure to uninstall the CAPT software. IMPORTANT • If the software was installed with administrative permissions on Windows 2000/XP/ Server 2003, then it cannot be uninstalled by anyone that does not have administrative permissions. Make sure you log on as a member of the Administrators group before uninstalling.
3 Select the name of your printer, and then click [Delete]. A confirmation message is displayed. NOTE Even if [Canon LBP2900] is not in the list in the [Delete Printer] dialog box, you can delete all of the files and data related to this printer by clicking the [Delete] button. 4 Click [Yes]. The uninstallation process begins. Please wait a moment. 5 Click [Exit]. The [Delete Printer] dialog box closes.
NOTE If you are unable to uninstall the CAPT software, refer to "If Uninstallation Fails," on p. 6-28.
Printing a Document 4 CHAPTER This chapter describes the printing procedures and the functions of this printer. Printing from an Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Specifying Printing Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 For Windows 98/Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. 1 Load paper in the multi-purpose tray or manual feed tray. NOTE If you are printing on plain paper, heavy paper, label paper, or transparencies, refer to "Printing on Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Label Paper, and Transparencies," on p.
4 Specify the paper size of the document and the printing orientation, then click [OK]. Select [Print] from the [File] menu. 4 Printing a Document 3 The [Print] dialog box is displayed.
5 Select this printer from the [Name] or [Printer Name] list and select your printing preferences. Printing a Document 4 NOTE The printer name displayed in this dialog box can be changed from the [Printers and Faxes] folder (the [Printers] folder for Windows 98/Me/2000). 6 If you want to specify more detailed printing preferences, click [Properties]. The [Canon LBP2900 Properties] dialog box is displayed.
NOTE The procedure for displaying the [Document Properties] dialog box may differ depending on the application you are using. 7 Specify the printing preferences in the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], and [Quality] sheets. NOTE • The settings that are specified here only apply to the currently opened file. Check the contents of the [Document Properties] dialog box each time you print.
NOTE • If the document does not print properly, refer to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting". • Refer to "Using the Printing Functions," on p. 4-19 for an explanation on using the features of the printer and printer driver. To ensure that a document prints the way you want it to, adjust the printer and printer driver settings.
Specifying Printing Preferences The CAPT software allows you to configure various printing preferences for the LBP2900/2900i. You can configure various printer functions on each of the pages of the [Printer Properties] dialog box and [Document Properties] dialog box. Depending on your OS, use the following procedures to open these property dialog boxes.
NOTE The print command is different depending on the application you are using. Refer to the users manual supplied with your application for further details. 2 Confirm the printer name, then click [Properties]. Printing a Document 4 The [Document Properties] dialog box is displayed.
Opening the [Printer Properties] Dialog Box from the [Printers] Folder 1 From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] ➞ [Printers]. The [Printers] folder is displayed. 2 Select the icon for your printer, then select [Properties] from the [File] menu.
The [Printer Properties] dialog box is displayed. Printing a Document 4 NOTE The [Printer Properties] dialog box can also be displayed by right-clicking the icon for the printer and selecting [Properties] from the pop-up menu. For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 If you open the [Document Properties] dialog box from within an application, the settings are only applicable to that particular print job.
Opening the [Document Properties] Dialog Box from an Application This section describes the procedure for opening the [Document Properties] dialog box, taking Adobe Reader 6.0 as an example. Select [Print] from the [File] menu in the application. 4 The [Print] dialog box is displayed. NOTE The print command is different depending on the application you are using. Refer to the users manual supplied with your application for further details.
2 Confirm the printer name, then click [Properties]. Printing a Document 4 The [Document Properties] dialog box is displayed.
Opening the [Document Properties] Dialog Box from the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] Folder Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder. For Windows 2000: Select [Settings] ➞ [Printers] from the [Start] menu. For Windows XP Professional/Server 2003: Select [Printers and Faxes] from the [Start] menu. For Windows XP Home Edition: Select [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu, then click [Printers and Other Hardware] ➞ [Printers and Faxes].
2 Select the icon for your printer, then select [Printing Preferences] from the [File] menu. Printing a Document 4 The [Document Properties] dialog box is displayed. NOTE The [Document Properties] dialog box can also be displayed by right-clicking the icon for your printer and selecting [Printing Preferences] from the pop-up menu.
Opening the [Printer Properties] Dialog Box from the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] Folder Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder. For Windows 2000: Select [Settings] ➞ [Printers] from the [Start] menu. For Windows XP Professional/Server 2003: Select [Printers and Faxes] from the [Start] menu. For Windows XP Home Edition: Select [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu, then click [Printers and Other Hardware] ➞ [Printers and Faxes].
2 Select the icon for your printer, then select [Properties] from the [File] menu. Printing a Document 4 The [Printer Properties] dialog box is displayed. NOTE The [Printer Properties] dialog box can also be displayed by right-clicking the icon for the printer and selecting [Properties] from the pop-up menu.
Canceling, Pausing and Resuming Printing You can use the Printer Status Window to cancel, pause, or resume print jobs. 1 Start printing. The Printer Status Window appears. 2 To delete or pause a print job, click the [ ] (Pause Job) button in the [Current Print Job] tab or [My Job Operation] tab. When you click the [ ] (Pause Job) button in the [Current Print Job] tab, the following message is displayed and the screen switches to the [My Job Operation] tab.
3 Click the button corresponding to the operation you would like to perform from among the [Job Operation] buttons. Printing a Document 4 ● Deleting the job ❑ Click [ ] (Delete Job). ● Pausing the job ❑ Click [ ] (Pause Job). ● Resuming the job ❑ Click [ 4-18 ] (Resume Job).
Using the Printing Functions Tab Sheets in the Printer Driver The [Printer Properties] and [Document Properties] dialog boxes contain the following sheets, which can be used to configure a variety of printer functions. Click on the tab corresponding to a sheet to switch the display to that sheet. This section describes the types of printing preferences that can be specified in each sheet.
• [Printer Properties] Dialog Box - [General] Sheet - [Sharing] Sheet - [Ports] Sheet - [Advanced] Sheet - [Color Management] Sheet - [Security] Sheet - [Device Settings] Sheet - [Profile] Sheet NOTE For more details on using these sheets, refer to the online help. You can access the online help using the following procedure. To close any online help that is currently displayed, click somewhere inside the online help window.
■ [Page Size] Open the [Page Size] drop-down list, then select the desired page size by clicking it. The page sizes that can be selected are as follows: • Standard paper sizes (sizes from A3 to A5 and from Legal to Executive) • Index Card • Envelopes (Envelope C5, Envelope COM10, Envelope DL, Envelope Monarch) • Custom Paper Size (See p.
■ [Page Layout] (See p. 4-34) • N Pages per Sheet Multiple pages can be printed on one sheet of paper. The number of pages that can be selected is 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, or 16 (Pages per Sheet). If you select 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, or 16 (Pages per Sheet), the [Page Order] drop-down list appears, allowing you to specify the page order. • Poster Magnifies a single page image and prints it out over several sheets of paper. The number of pages that can be selected is 2 x 2, 3 x 3, or 4 x 4.
[Finishing] Sheet The [Finishing] sheet allows you to specify the following printing preferences. ■ [Finishing] You can select the method of finishing the document from the following options: • Off: Each page is printed repeatedly to give the desired number of copies. • Collate: The entire document is printed repeatedly to produce the desired number of copies. ■ [Finishing Details] (See p. 4-41) Click [Finishing Details] to display the following dialog box.
This dialog box allows you to specify detailed finishing settings. [Paper Source] Sheet You can specify the following printing preferences in the [Paper Source] sheet. Printing a Document 4 ■ [Paper Type] Specifies the type of paper used in the printer.
[Quality] Sheet The [Quality] sheet allows you to specify the following printing preferences. ■ [Objective] (See p. 4-44) Selecting the appropriate objective for the contents of the job allows you to perform optimum printing. • Standard: This mode is best suited to printing documents containing a mixture of text, photographs, and graphics. It produces printouts that match what you see on the screen. • Text/Lines: This mode is best suited to printing color text and fine color lines.
IMPORTANT Using the toner save mode may decrease print density making printed text look patchy. ■ [Manual Grayscale Settings] (See p. 4-46) Check this box if you want to customize the grayscale settings. To configure the grayscale settings in detail, click the [Grayscale Settings] button to open the [Grayscale Settings] dialog box. ■ [Grayscale Settings] (See p. 4-46) Click [Grayscale Settings] to open the dialog box shown below.
[General] Sheet This sheet displays the printer name and allows you to print a test page. [Details] Sheet (Windows 98/Me only) This sheet allows you to configure printer port settings, add drivers, modify spooling settings, etc.
[Sharing] Sheet This sheet allows you to specify whether or not to share the printer. NOTE • For Windows 98/Me, the [Sharing] sheet does not appear if [File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks] has not been added in the network settings. (See p. 3-48) • For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, the [Sharing] sheet does not appear if the network has not been configured. (See p.
[Advanced] Sheet (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 only) This sheet allows you to specify detailed settings, such as the times when the printer is available and the spooling settings. Printing a Document 4 [Color Management] Sheet (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 only) The [Color Management] sheet is not used by this printer.
[Security] Sheet (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 only) This sheet allows you to confirm the access permissions for each user. NOTE • On Windows XP Professional, the [Security] sheet is not displayed if the [Use simple file sharing (Recommended)] checkbox is checked in the [View] sheet of the Windows [Folder Options] settings. • On Windows XP Home Edition, the [Security] sheet is not displayed.
■ [Spooling at Host] (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 only) You can specify whether spooling is performed at the Host. ■ [Show Icon in the Taskbar] (See p. 4-59) When this option is checked, an icon for displaying the Printer Status Window appears in the Windows Taskbar. [Profile] Sheet (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 only) This sheet allows you to create and add new Profiles and to edit existing Profiles. Printing a Document 4 ■ [Profile List] Lists the available Profiles.
This dialog box allows you to enter the [Name], [Icon], [Comment], and printing preferences for a newly added Profile or a Profile that you are editing. Printing a Document 4 ■ [Edit] (See p. 4-50) Click [Edit] to open the dialog box shown below. This dialog box allows you to enter the [Name], [Icon], [Comment], and printing preferences for a newly added Profile or a Profile that you are editing. ■ [Delete] (See p. 4-50) Allows you to delete an added Profile. ■ [Import] (See p.
■ [Allow Profile Selection] Allows you to select a Profile from within the [Document Properties] dialog box. ■ [Allow Setting Edition] Allows you to add new Profiles that are different from the Profiles previously registered in the [Document Properties] dialog box. Preview The preview panel on the [Page Setup], [Paper Source], and [Finishing] sheets shows the current printer settings. You can change [Page Layout] and [Finishing] settings by right-clicking on the Preview panel.
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet Multiple pages can be printed on one sheet of paper. 1 For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, display the [Device Settings] sheet and select [Auto] from [Spooling at Host].
2 Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then set the [Page Layout] setting to the number of pages to print on each sheet of paper. The number of pages that can be selected is 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, or 16 (Pages per Sheet). Printing a Document 4 3 The [Page Order] setting is displayed if the number of pages per sheet is 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 or 16. Use this to select the order that pages are printed.
NOTE The options in the [Page Order] drop-down list differ depending on the paper orientation and the number of pages to be printed on each sheet. 4 Confirm the settings, then click [OK]. Scaling Printer Output You can choose to scale your document if [Page Layout] is set to [1 Page per Sheet]. 4 However, the scale factor can also be specified manually. Printing a Document The scale factor is automatically adjusted if the [Page Size] and [Output Size] settings are different.
2 Specify the paper size in [Output Size]. 3 Confirm the settings, then click [OK]. The scale factor will be set automatically depending on the sizes specified in [Page Size] and [Output Size]. Scaling a Document Manually 2 3 4 Display the [Page Setup] sheet, and set the [Page Size] setting. 4 Specify the paper size in [Output Size]. Printing a Document 1 Place a checkmark next to [Manual Scaling], then enter the scaling factor in the spin box. Confirm the settings, then click [OK].
Poster Printing You can magnify a single page image and print it out over several sheets of paper. You can then create a large poster-sized printout by taping the multiple sheets of paper together. 1 For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, display the [Device Settings] sheet and select [Auto] from [Spooling at Host].
2 Display the [Page Setup] sheet and select [Poster (N x N)] (N = 2, 3, 4) from [Page Layout]. Printing a Document 4 A layout image of the printout appears in the Preview panel. 3 Confirm the settings, then click [OK]. IMPORTANT • The printing order of each sheet (after being divided into multiple pages) becomes "Upper Left to Right". • When you perform poster printing, the [Page Order] setting is disabled.
1 Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then click [Custom Paper Size]. Printing a Document 4 The [Custom Paper Size Settings] dialog box is displayed. 2 Configure the following items as needed: [Paper List]: Displays the names and dimensions of the standard paper sizes and existing custom paper sizes. [Name of Custom Paper Enter a name to use for the new custom paper size. You can enter Size]: up to 31 characters.
3 Click [Register]. NOTE In Windows 98/Me, up to 30 custom paper sizes can be added. In Windows 2000/ XP/Server 2003, the number depends on your system environment. 4 Confirm the settings, then click [OK]. Specifying the Finishing Method You can specify a variety of options for print processing. Display the [Finishing] sheet, then click [Finishing Details]. 4 Printing a Document 1 The [Finishing Details] dialog box is displayed.
2 Configure the following settings as needed: [Detect Paper Size in Multi-purpose When this box is checked, a message is displayed and Tray]: the print job is paused if the [Output Size] setting in the [Page Setup] sheet of the current print job is different from the previous print job. To print on the paper currently loaded in the printer, click [ ] (Resolve Error) in the Printer Status Window.
4 Configure the following settings as needed: [Image Refinement]: This setting specifies whether or not to apply Image Refinement. When Image Refinement is applied, jagged lines in text and graphics are printed smoothly. [EMF Spooling] Specifies whether to spool print data in EMF (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 only): (metafile) format. If this option is selected, print data is spooled in EMF format. Confirm the settings, then click [OK]. The [Finishing Details] dialog box reappears.
Specifying the Print Quality You can perform optimum printing by simply selecting the appropriate choice from the [Objective] list. 1 Display the [Quality] sheet, then select the [Objective] setting. Printing a Document 4 [Standard]: This mode is best suited to printing documents containing a mixture of text, photographs, and graphics. This lets you produce printouts that are relatively close to what you see on the screen.
The [Detailed Settings] dialog box is displayed. Configure the following settings as needed: [B & W Halftones]: 3 Select the method for reproducing subtle gradations (halftones) in black-and-white data. [Pattern 1]: Prints using gradation that makes gray and color text appear sharp, while keeping photographic images and diagrams smooth. This mode produces relatively stable printing results. [Pattern 2]: Choose this setting if text, diagrams, tables, graphs, etc.
Grayscale Settings You can customize the grayscale settings. 1 Display the [Quality] sheet, place a checkmark next to [Manual Grayscale Settings], and then click [Grayscale Settings]. Printing a Document 4 The [Grayscale Settings] dialog box is displayed.
2 3 Configure the following settings as needed: [Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness level used for printing. Drag the [Brightness] slider left or right to adjust the brightness. [Contrast]: Adjusts the contrast level used for printing. Drag the [Contrast] slider left or right to adjust the contrast. Confirm the settings, then click [OK]. The [Quality] sheet reappears. Working with Profiles Use the following procedure to save the printing preferences as a [Profile].
Adding a Profile 1 2 Configure the printer settings that you want to register using each of the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], and [Quality] sheets. Click [ ] (Add Profile). Printing a Document 4 The [Add Profile] dialog box is displayed. 3 Enter the name of the Profile in the [Name] field. You can select an icon for the profile using the [Icon] setting. If you have any notes you want to make about the profile, enter them in the [Comment] field.
● Confirming the Printer Settings ❑ Click [View Settings]. ❑ Click [OK] to return to the [Add Profile] dialog box. Printing a Document 4 4 Click [OK]. The Properties dialog box reappears. Check that the name of the Profile has been added to the [Profile] list.
Editing/Deleting a Profile You can change or save Profile information or delete it from the [Profile List]. 1 Click [ ] (Edit Profile). Printing a Document 4 The [Edit Profile] dialog box is displayed. 2 4-50 Edit the Profile information.
● Editing a Profile ❑ You can change the [Name], [Icon], and [Comment] settings. ❑ You can change the order of the selected profile by clicking [ ] and [ ]. ❑ When [Import] is clicked, the Profile information is imported from the previously saved file. ❑ Click [Export] to save the data from the currently selected profile to a file. If you save a profile to disk, you will be able to use it again even after you delete it from the list of profiles.
Editing Print Jobs PageComposer allows you to combine 2 or more print jobs into a single job for printing, or modify the printer settings of combined jobs for printing. You can also edit jobs from different applications and preview print jobs. Make sure that any one of the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], or [Quality] sheet is displayed in the [Document Properties] dialog box, then perform the following procedure: 1 Set the [Output Method] to [Edit and Preview].
3 Specify the printing preferences in each sheet, then click [OK]. The [Print] dialog box reappears. 4 Click [OK]. Click on the [Print] button depending on the application software that you are using. The [Canon PageComposer] dialog box is displayed and the job is displayed on a list. 5 6 Repeat Step 1 to 4 for each of the jobs that you want to edit. In the [Canon PageComposer] dialog box, you can edit the jobs in the list.
Viewing Printer Settings/Restoring the Default Settings You can view a summary of the printing preferences specified in the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], [Quality], and [Configuration]/[Device Settings] sheets, or restore the settings to their default values. Make sure that any one of the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source] and [Quality] sheets is displayed, then perform the following procedure. NOTE A preview is displayed on each sheet.
You can click on the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], [Quality], or [Configuration]/[Device Settings] tabs to view a list of printing preferences for each sheet. 2 Click [OK]. The previous sheet reappears. Restoring the Default Settings Click [Restore Defaults] to restore the printer settings to their default values. The [Restore Defaults] button only restores to default the settings that are displayed on the same sheet or dialog box as the button.
Printer Status Window The Printer Status Window shows status information about the LBP2900/2900i (such as operating status and job information) using messages, animations, sounds, and icons. NOTE In order to use the sounds, your computer must be equipped with a PCM synthesizer, and have the driver for the PCM synthesizer installed.
Using the Printer Status Window The functionality of the Printer Status Window is the same on both Windows 98/Me and Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003. Refer to the online help for more details on using the Printer Status Window.
■ Other Functions Icon Displays an icon representing the current printer status. Message Area Displays the current printer status using a short message. Message Area (Auxiliary) Displays additional information when an error occurs, etc. Animation Area Displays a graphical representation of the current printer status. The background color is normally blue, but changes to orange when the printer requires some kind of attention, and to red during a warning.
Displaying the Printer Status Window The Printer Status Window can be opened in the following two ways. • Click [ ] (Display Printer Status Window) in locations such as the [Page Setup] sheet in the [Printer Properties] dialog box. • Check the [Show Icon in the Taskbar] box in the [Configuration]/[Device Settings] sheet in the [Printer Properties] dialog box. A Printer Status Window icon is then shown in the Windows Taskbar, and you can click on this icon, then click [Canon LBP2900] to open the window.
The Printer Status Window is automatically displayed during printing and if an error occurs. If [Display Printer Status Window] is not set to [When Starting Printing] in the [Preferences] of the [Options] menu in the Printer Status Window, the Printer Status Window will not be displayed during printing. (See "Setting Preferences," on p. 4-60.) The Options Menu This menu allows you to change the preferences for the Printer Status Window and clean the fixing rollers on the printer.
1 Select [Preferences] from the [Options] menu. Printing a Document 4 The [Preferences] dialog box is displayed. 2 Confirm the settings, then click [OK]. NOTE For detailed information on using the Printer Status Window, refer to the online help.
[Cleaning] You should clean the printer whenever you replace the toner cartridge or when you see black spots appearing on the front or back of the paper. Refer to "Cleaning," on p. 5-14 for more details. [Refresh] Selecting [Refresh] from the [Options] menu obtains the latest printer status and refreshes the Printer Status Window display. You can also refresh the display by clicking [ Window.
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 is not started yet, the Printer Status Window is not displayed on the client computer.
- You cannot use the [ ] (Resolve Error) button when another user's job is paused. - While another user's job is being printed, the progress bar is displayed in gray. - Sounds are only played on the clients that match the user name. NOTE To display the printer status when printing a job over the network, a network environment that uses one of the following protocols is required. - TCP/IP - NetBEUI The printer status cannot be displayed only if you are using the IPX/SPX protocol.
Routine Maintenance 5 CHAPTER This chapter describes the procedures for maintaining the printer such as replacing the toner cartridge and taking care of the printer. Replacing the Toner Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Before Replacing the Toner Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2 Replacing the Toner Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Toner Cartridge This section describes how to replace and handle the toner cartridge and precautions on storing it. Contact the store where you purchased the printer to obtain replacement toner cartridges. IMPORTANT Even when the toner cartridge is nearing the end of its life, there are no messages displayed on the computer. If white stripes appear lengthways along the paper, or if the printed text becomes faint or patchy, you may need to replace the toner cartridge.
IMPORTANT Never touch any of the high voltage parts inside the top cover. Doing so may damage the printer. High Voltage Electrical Contacts 1 Routine Maintenance 5 Open the top cover. Grasp the groove on the right side of the top cover and open the cover until it stops.
2 Lift the toner cartridge in the direction of the arrows a, then pull it out b. a Routine Maintenance 5 b IMPORTANT • If you touch the inner drum with your hand or scratch it, the printing quality will be degraded. Do not touch or open the protective shutter of the drum under any circumstances. Be careful not to hold or touch any parts other than as directed. Doing so may damage the toner cartridge.
• Do not expose the toner cartridge to direct sunlight or strong light. Hold the toner cartridge as shown in the figure, and roll it gently from side to side 5 or 6 times to evenly distribute the toner inside. Be careful not to spill the toner. 5 IMPORTANT • If toner is not distributed evenly, the printing quality may be reduced. Make sure you perform this step. • Rotate the toner cartridge gently. If you do not rotate the cartridge gently, toner may spill out.
4 Align the protrusions on the left and right ends of the toner cartridge with the toner cartridge guides in the main printer, and push the cartridge all the way to the back a, then pull it down towards you b.
Close the top cover. IMPORTANT • If you cannot close the top cover, check that the toner cartridge is installed properly in the printer. If you close the top cover forcefully, the printer may be damaged. • Do not leave the top cover open for a long time after installing the toner cartridge. If the printing remains patchy even after following these steps, you should replace the toner cartridge with a new cartridge.
• Never touch any of the high voltage parts inside the top cover. Doing so may damage the printer. High Voltage Electrical Contacts 5 Routine Maintenance 1 Open the top cover. Grasp the groove on the right side of the top cover and open the cover until it stops.
2 Lift the toner cartridge in the direction of the arrows a, then pull it out b. a Routine Maintenance 5 b 3 Take the new toner cartridge out of the protective bag. As there is a notch cut into the protective bag near the arrow, you can tear open the bag by hand. However, if you are unable to tear open the bag by hand, you should use scissors to cut the bag open to avoid damaging the toner cartridge.
IMPORTANT • Do not throw away the toner cartridge protective bag. You will need this cover when you remove the toner cartridge for printer maintenance, etc. • If you touch the inner drum with your hand or scratch it, the printing quality will be degraded. Do not touch or open the protective shutter of the drum under any circumstances. Be careful not to hold or touch any parts other than as directed. Doing so may damage the toner cartridge.
• Be careful not to hold or touch sensitive areas such as the sensor or electrical contacts. Doing so may damage the toner cartridge. Electrical Contacts Electrical Contacts Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface, then slowly pull out the sealing tape (approx. 50 cm in length) while supporting the toner cartridge. Pull the sealing tape out directly in the direction of the arrow.
• When pulling out the sealing tape, be careful not to hold the drum protective shutter with your hands. Drum Protective Shutter • After removing the packing materials, install the toner cartridge in the printer as soon as possible. • Dispose of the sealing tape according to local regulations.
Align the protrusions on the left and right ends of the toner cartridge with the toner cartridge guides in the main printer, and push the cartridge all the way to the back a, then pull it down towards you b.
7 IMPORTANT • If you cannot close the top cover, check that the toner cartridge is installed properly in the printer. If you close the top cover forcefully, the printer may be damaged. • Do not leave the top cover open for a long time after installing the toner cartridge. 5 Routine Maintenance Close the top cover. You should now clean the printer. (See "Cleaning," on p. 5-14) Cleaning You should clean the printer after you replace the toner cartridge.
2 Open the Printer Status Window. Refer to "Displaying the Printer Status Window," on p. 4-59 for details on opening the Printer Status Window. 3 Routine Maintenance 5 Select [Cleaning] from the [Options] menu.
4 Click [OK]. The message "Cleaning" appears in the Printer Status Window, and cleaning begins. Cleaning is finished when the paper ejects from the printer and the message disappears. NOTE • Cleaning takes approximately 3 minutes. • Cleaning cannot be interrupted. Wait until the cleaning is finished. Precautions for Handling the Toner Cartridge 5 Routine Maintenance The toner cartridge is constructed from precision mechanical parts.
IMPORTANT • If you touch the inner drum with your hand or scratch it, the printing quality will be degraded. Do not touch or open the protective shutter of the drum under any circumstances. Be careful not to hold or touch any parts other than as directed. Doing so may damage the toner cartridge. Drum Protective Shutter • Do not expose the toner cartridge to direct sunlight or strong light. • Be careful not to hold or touch sensitive areas such as the sensor or electrical contacts.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the toner cartridge. • If you expose a toner cartridge to rapid changes in temperature, droplets of water (condensation) may form on the interior and exterior of the cartridge. If a new toner cartridge that has been stored in a cool location is going to be installed in a warm area, leave the cartridge for at least one hour without opening the protective bag to allow the cartridge to adjust to the surrounding temperature before opening the bag.
Clean the outside of the printer If dirt and dust builds up on the outside of the main unit after you use the printer for a long period of time, you should clean the printer. To avoid damage to the printer and electrical shocks while cleaning, observe the following precautions when cleaning. WARNING • Turn the printer off and remove the plug from the wall when you are cleaning the printer. Failure to do so may cause fire or electrical shock.
2 Firmly wring a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent diluted with water, and wipe off the dirt. If you use a mild detergent for cleaning, be sure to wipe away the detergent with a soft cloth dampened with water. 3 Routine Maintenance 5 4 5-20 After wiping off the dirt, wipe the printer with a dry cloth. Once the printer is completely dry, plug the power plug into the power outlet and reconnect the USB cable.
Moving the Printer When changing the location of the printer or moving the printer for maintenance, be sure to use the following procedure. WARNING When you are moving the printer, always turn the printer off, unplug the power plug, and remove the USB cable. If you move the printer without unplugging the cables, the electrical cord and USB cable may be damaged, causing a fire or electrical shock. CAUTION • The printer weighs approximately 6.3 kg when the toner cartridge is not installed.
Moving the Printer Use the following procedure to move the printer. 1 Turn the printer and computer off a, remove the USB cable b, and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet c. b a c a Routine Maintenance 5 2 3 5-22 Remove the power cord. Clear out any paper that is loaded in the printer, and push the rear paper guide in to the position shown in the diagram.
IMPORTANT If you try to close the multi-purpose tray while the rear paper guide is sticking out of the tray, you may damage the printer. Always check to make sure that rear paper guide is pushed all the way back into the multi-purpose tray before you close the multi-purpose tray. 4 Close the multi-purpose tray. Routine Maintenance 5 5 If the paper output tray is open, close it.
6 7 5 Grasp the left and right side of the printer with your hands, as shown in the diagram, and firmly hold onto the printer when you carry it. Put the printer down carefully at the installation site. Routine Maintenance CAUTION Put the printer down slowly and carefully. You may be injured if your hands, etc. are pinched by the printer. 8 5-24 Open the output tray.
9 Open the multi-purpose tray. 10 Load the Paper 11 Connect the power cord. 12 Plug the power plug into the AC power outlet. 13 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 parts in the packages that they came in with the protective materials attached in order to prevent them from being damaged while being transported.
Handling the Printer This printer uses a variety of electronic components and delicate optical components. Read the following section carefully, and take care when handling the printer. IMPORTANT Information on handling the printer is also described in "Important Safety Instructions," on p. xiv. Precautions for Handling the Printer Observe the following precautions to allow your printer to consistently produce high-quality printing.
• Do not shake the printer while it is printing. Doing so may cause the print quality to deteriorate. • Do not open the top cover of the printing while it is printing. Doing so may damage the printer. • Open and close the output tray, multi-purpose tray, and the top cover of the printer gently. The printer may be damaged if you are rough.
Routine Maintenance 5 5-28 Handling the Printer
Troubleshooting 6 CHAPTER This chapter describes the remedies for problems such as paper jams or poor print quality. Troubleshooting Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Paper Jams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Service Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting Map If you have any problems while you are using the printer, use the flow chart shown below to determine the cause of the problem. The printer driver is not properly installed Yes The printer driver cannot be used ➞Chapter 6: Installation Problems (p. 6-27) No The power cord is not connected The power switch is off Yes Cannot Print Troubleshooting 6 ➞Chapter 1: Turning the Printer On and Off (p.
Paper Jams The following message is displayed in the Printer Status Window when a paper jam occurs during printing. Troubleshooting 6 WARNING There is a high-voltage unit inside this product. When you are clearing paper jams or inspecting the interior of the printer, make sure that no necklaces, bracelets, or other metallic objects come into contact with the inside of the printer. If this does happen, it may cause burns or an electrical shock.
• The area around the fixing unit inside the printer becomes hot during use. If you are inspecting the inside of the printer while you are clearing a paper jam, etc., take care not to touch the area around the fixing unit. Doing so can cause burns. • 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.
• Do not touch the transfer roller under any circumstances. Doing so may cause the print quality to deteriorate. Transfer Roller • Do not touch the paper feed roller under any circumstances. Doing so may cause the paper feed mechanism to malfunction. Paper Feed Roller 6 printing. When you are collecting paper from the output tray or clearing a paper jam, be careful not to touch the area around the output tray.
1 Open the top cover. Grasp the groove on the right side of the top cover and open the cover until it stops. 6 Troubleshooting IMPORTANT Even if you can see the jammed paper from the output tray, do not pull on the paper. Make sure you open the top cover and remove the toner cartridge before attempting to clear the jam.
Lift the toner cartridge in the direction of the arrows a, then pull it out b. a 6 b IMPORTANT • If you touch the inner drum with your hand or scratch it, the printing quality will be degraded. Do not touch or open the protective shutter of the drum under any circumstances. Be careful not to hold or touch any parts other than as directed. Doing so may damage the toner cartridge.
• Do not expose the toner cartridge to direct sunlight or strong light. • Be careful not to hold or touch sensitive areas such as the sensor or electrical contacts. Doing so may damage the printer. Electrical Contacts Electrical Contacts 6 Troubleshooting 3 6-8 Paper Jams Place the toner cartridge into the protective bag.
Remove any paper from the multi-purpose tray. Pull out the rear paper guide a, and then remove the paper b. a b 6 Troubleshooting 4 IMPORTANT Even if the paper is jammed in the multi-purpose tray, do not clear the jam, but continue with the following steps.
5 Removing the jammed paper. ● If you can see the leading edge of the paper inside the printer ❑ Gently pull the paper up to clear the jam. ❑ If the jam is difficult to clear, pull the paper out from the multi-purpose tray or manual feed tray.
IMPORTANT If you are pulling jammed paper out from the multi-purpose tray or manual feed tray, excess toner may stain the next sheet of paper that you print on. ● If you can see the tail edge of the paper inside the printer ❑ Hold the paper by both edges and slowly feed it downwards to clear the paper out.
❑ If the paper is difficult to pull out, pull on the leading edge of the paper as shown in the diagram a, then remove the paper from the output tray side b. a b Troubleshooting 6 IMPORTANT If you are pulling jammed paper out from the output tray side, excess toner may stain the next sheet of paper that you print on.
● If you cannot see the leading edge or the tail edge of the paper ❑ Pull out the back end of the paper as shown in the diagram a, then hold the paper by both edges and feed it slowly down to clear the paper out of the printer b.
❑ If the paper is difficult to pull out, pull on the leading edge of the paper as shown in the diagram a, then remove the paper from the output tray side b. a b Troubleshooting 6 IMPORTANT If you are pulling jammed paper out from the output tray side, excess toner may stain the next sheet of paper that you print on.
6 Load the paper so that the paper meets the rear paper guide. If the paper jam occurred while feeding from the manual feed tray, load paper into the manual feed tray. Take the toner cartridge out of the protective bag.
8 Align the protrusions on the left and right ends of the toner cartridge with the toner cartridge guides in the main printer, and push the cartridge all the way to the back a, then pull it down towards you b.
Close the top cover. IMPORTANT • If you cannot close the top cover, check that the toner cartridge is installed properly in the printer. If you close the top cover forcefully, the printer may be damaged. • Do not leave the top cover open for a long time after installing the toner cartridge.
Service Call If the printer has some kind of error such that it can no longer function properly, a service call is displayed as follows. Service Call Cause Resolution The fixing unit is malfunctioning. Follow the procedure (see "When a Fixing Unit Error Appears," on p. 6-19) and contact the store where you purchased the printer. The scanner is malfunctioning. Follow the procedure (see "When a Scanner Error or Service Error Appears," on p. 6-20), then turn the power off and on.
Service Call Cause Resolution Follow the procedure (see "When a Scanner Error or Service Error Appears," on p. 6-20), then turn the power off and on. The printer is malfunctioning. When a Fixing Unit Error Appears If a fixing unit error is displayed, follow the procedure below then contact the store where you purchased the printer. 6 Turn the printer and computer off a, remove the USB cable b, and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet c.
When a Scanner Error or Service Error Appears If a scanner error or service error appears, cycle the power of the printer using the following procedure. This may clear the message. 1 Turn the power off, wait for at least 10 seconds, then turn the printer on again. OFF ON 6 Troubleshooting If the message does not reappear, continue using the printer as normal. If the message reappears, proceed to the next step. 2 6-20 Service Call Note down the error code displayed in the Printer Status Window.
3 Turn the printer and computer off a, remove the USB cable b, and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet c. b a c a Contact your local authorized Canon dealer. When you contact your Canon dealer, please describe the problems that occurred and the error code that you noted down.
Print Quality Problems If any problem occurs while you are using the printer, take the following measures depending on the symptoms. IMPORTANT • If a message appears in the Printer Status Window, follow the directions given in the message. • In the case of a paper jam, refer to "Paper Jams," on p. 6-3. • If a problem occurs that is not described in this section, none of the remedies solve the problem, or you cannot determine the cause of the problem, contact your local authorized Canon dealer.
Cause 2 The printer is exposed to direct sunlight or strong light. Remedy Move the printer to a location that is not exposed to direct sunlight or strong light. Alternatively, separate the printer from the source of the strong light. One portion of a page does not print. Cause 1 The scale factor is incorrect. Remedy 1 Clear the checkmark from [Manual Scaling] in the printer driver.
The next page is printed from halfway through the previous page. Cause The [Line Spacing] or [Lines/Page] settings in the application are not configured correctly. Remedy Update the [Line Spacing] and [Lines/Page] in the application so that data fits onto one page and print again. (See Instruction manual for the application.) Nothing is printed on the paper. Cause 1 The toner cartridge was installed with the sealing tape still attached.
Paper Problems Paper comes out wrinkled. Cause 1 Paper is loaded in the multi-purpose tray or manual feed tray at an angle. Remedy Load the paper in the multi-purpose tray or manual feed tray straight. (See "Printing on Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Label Paper, and Transparencies," on p. 2-13, "Printing on Index Card," on p. 2-26, "Printing on Envelopes," on p. 2-33, "Printing on Custom Paper Sizes (Non-Standard Sizes)," on p. 2-44.) Cause 2 The paper is damp.
When Nothing Prints Check the following items if nothing prints when you print from an application: 1 Check if any error messages are displayed in the Printer Status Window. If there is an error message displayed in the Printer Status Window, follow the directions given in the message. If there are no error messages, proceed to the next step. 2 Print a test page. Click [Print Test Page] in the [General] sheet in the [Printer Properties] dialog box.
Installation Problems If you cannot install the "USB Class Driver" and "LBP2900/2900i Printer Driver" properly, use the following procedure to check for problems. [Canon Printer Uninstaller] appears under [All Programs] ([Programs] on Widows 98/Me/2000) in the [Start] menu Yes No [Canon LBP2900] appears under the [Add or Remove Programs] ([Add/Remove Programs] on Windows 98/Me/2000) If you could not uninstall Uninstall using the uninstaller ➞Chapter 3: Uninstalling the CAPT Software (p.
If Uninstallation Fails If you cannot uninstall the CAPT software using the uninstaller that was created during installation, use the following procedure to uninstall the CAPT software from [Add or Remove Programs] ([Add/Remove Programs] for Windows 98/Me/2000). 1 From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Add or Remove Programs]. For Windows 98/Me/2000: From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] ➞ [Control Panel], and then click [Add/Remove Programs].
3 Select the name of your printer, then click [Delete]. 4 Click [Yes]. 6 5 Troubleshooting The uninstallation process begins. Please wait a moment. Click [Exit]. The [Delete Printer] dialog box closes. 6 Restart Windows.
Uninstalling the USB Class Driver Uninstalling the USB class driver is required when you cannot install the CAPT software properly after uninstalling it once or when you cannot uninstall the CAPT software. 1 2 Make sure that the computer is connected to the printer with the USB cable and that the printer is turned on. From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Add or Remove Programs].
From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Performance and Maintenance] ➞ [System]. For Windows 98/Me/2000: From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] ➞ [Control Panel], and then double-click the [System] icon. For Windows Server 2003: From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel] ➞ [System].
5 Click [Hardware] ➞ [Device Manager], and then double-click [Universal Serial Bus controllers]. For Windows 98/Me: Display the [System Properties] dialog box, click the [Device Manager] tab, and then double-click [Universal Serial Bus controllers]. 6 Troubleshooting 6 Select [USB Printing Support], then select [Uninstall] in the [Action] menu. On Windows 98 select [Canon LBP2900]; and on Windows Me select [Canon CAPT USB Device]; and then click [Remove].
IMPORTANT • You cannot install the printer driver properly if the USB class driver is listed under [Other Devices]. Depending on your OS, select [Canon LBP2900], [Canon CAPT USB Device] or [Unknown Device] and delete it. • Do not delete any other devices or device drivers. If you delete the wrong thing by mistake, Windows may not be able to startup properly.
Problems During Local Installation When you install the printer driver from CD-ROM, the printer is not automatically detected even when it is turned on. Troubleshooting 6 Cause 1 The USB cable has already been connected and the printer is turned on before installing the printer driver. Remedy Turn the printer off then turn it back on again. Cause 2 The printer is turned off. Remedy Turn the printer on. Cause 3 The USB cable is not connected properly.
Miscellaneous Problems The LBP2900/2900i does not function properly. Cause 1 The LBP2900/2900i is not configured as the default printer. Remedy Set it to the default printer. Cause 2 The CAPT software may not be installed properly. Remedy To check whether the CAPT software is installed correctly or not, try printing from an application. If the printing does not work properly, uninstall the CAPT software and then reinstall it (see "Uninstalling the CAPT software," on p.
The message [Specified Paper Incorrect] appears in the Printer Status Window. Cause 1 The [Output Size] setting of the current print job is different from the [Output Size] setting of the previous job. Remedy To print on the paper currently loaded in the printer, click [ ] (Error Recovery) in the Printer Status Window. To print on different paper than the paper currently loaded in the printer, reload the new paper then click [ ] (Error Recovery) in the Printer Status Window.
Appendix 7 CHAPTER This chapter describes the printer specifications and index. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2 Software Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications Hardware Specifications Type Desktop Page Printer Printing method Electrophoto Method (On-demand fixing) Print speed Plain Paper (64 to 90 g/m2) Appendix 7 LBP2900i When printing A4 continuously 11 pages/min. * The printing speed drops in steps depending on the paper size, paper type, number of pages printed, and fixing mode settings. (This is a safety feature that prevents damage due to overheating.
Noise (Sound value released based on ISO9296) Audio Power Level During standby: Background noise level During operation: 6.5 B or less Sound pressure level (Bystander position) During operation: 48 dB [A] or less Operating environment (Printer unit only) Operating environment temperature: 10 to 32.5°C (50 to 90.
Printer Dimensions ■ Printer Front View Front View 369.8 Multi-Purpose Tray 132 Appendix 7 7-4 Printer Dimensions 250.5 (mm) 216.7 63.9 281.
Optional Accessories The LBP2900/2900i can be used directly over a network by installing the optional network adapter (AXIS1650). For details about the AXIS1650, refer to the Axis Communications homepage (http://www.axis.com). Network Adapter You can use the optional network adapter by connecting it to the LBP2900/2900i using a USB cable. The network adapter connects to the computers using peer to peer networking. You can also connect to the printer via a print server.
LBP2900/2900i TCP/IP AXIS 1650 Client (Windows 98/ Me/2000) Client (Windows XP/ Server 2003) TCP/IP LBP2900/2900i AXIS 1650 Protocols that can be used (i.e.
NetSpot Device Installer The supplied CD-ROM includes "NetSpot Device Installer", which is a utility that initializes the settings of a printer connected to the network, as well as the printing software (CAPT). The NetSpot Device Installer does not need to be installed on your computer, but is simply used to initialize the network connection settings of the printer. For detailed information on the NetSpot Device Installer, refer to the users manual included with the network adapter (AXIS 1650).
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. If using the printer with an operating system equipped with Windows Firewall, you need to set Windows Firewall to unblock communications.
Configuring Windows Firewall to unblock communication with client computers 1 Insert the supplied "LBP2900/2900i User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If CD-ROM Setup appears, click [Exit]. 2 3 Select [My Computer] from the [Start] menu, then right-click on the CD-ROM icon and select [Open] from the popup menu. Double-click [English], then [WF_UTIL], then [CNAB4FW.EXE]. The [CAPT Windows Firewall Utility] starts.
5 Click [OK]. NOTE To verify that the Windows Firewall block has been properly cleared, select [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu, then click [Network and Internet Connections] ➞ [Windows Firewall]. Confirm that there is a checkmark next to [Canon LBP2900 RPC Server Process] on the [Exceptions] sheet in the [Windows Firewall] dialog box. Appendix 7 Windows Firewall is now configured to unblock communication with client computers.
2 3 Select [My Computer] from the [Start] menu, then right-click on the CD-ROM icon and select [Open] from the popup menu. Double-click [English], then [WF_UTIL], then [CNAB4FW.EXE]. The [CAPT Windows Firewall Utility] starts. IMPORTANT You can also start the utility by selecting [Run] from the [Start] menu, then entering "D:\English\WF_UTIL\CNAB4FW.EXE" and clicking [OK]. (In this case the CD-ROM drive is assumed to be assigned to "D:".
Configuring Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the server IMPORTANT If you do not configure the following settings on the client computers, the printer status may not be displayed correctly in the Printer Status Window and some functions may not operate properly. 1 2 3 Select [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu. Click [Network and Internet Connections], then click [Windows Firewall].
Index A F Add Printer Wizard, 3-66 Administrator Permissions, 3-27, 3-39 [Advanced] Sheet, 4-29 AXIS1650, 7-5 Finishing Method, 4-41 [Finishing] Sheet, 4-23 Firewall, 7-8 Fixing Unit, 6-4 C G Canceling, Pausing and Resuming Printing, 4-17 CAPT (Canon Advanced Printing Technology), 3-4 Cleaning Fixing Unit, 5-14 Printer, 5-19 Client, 3-47, 3-59 [Color Management] Sheet, 4-29 Component Names, 1-4 [Configuration] Sheet, 4-30 Copies, 4-21 Custom Paper Size, 2-44, 4-22, 4-39 [General] Sheet, 4-27 Grayscal
Heavy Paper, 2-13 Index Card, 2-26 Label Paper, 2-13 Plain Paper, 2-13 Transparency, 2-13 Local Installation, 3-47 M Manual Feed Tray, 1-5, 2-19, 2-26, 2-37, 2-50 Manual Scaling, 4-22 Multi-Purpose Tray, 1-5, 2-14, 2-34, 2-44 N NetSpot Device Installer, 7-7 Network Adapter, 7-5 Network Printer, 3-67 Appendix 7 O Online Help, 4-20 Optional Accessories, 7-5 Output Tray, 1-5 Output Tray Capacities, 2-12 Output Tray Types, 2-11 P Page Layout, 4-22 Page Order, 4-22 [Page Setup] Sheet, 4-20 Page Size, 4-21
Q [Quality] Sheet, 4-25 R Rating Label, 1-6 Rear Paper Guide, 1-5 Restoring the Default Settings, 4-54 S Scaling, 4-36 [Security] Sheet, 4-30 Serial Number, 7-16 Service Call Display, 6-18 Sharing Settings, 3-51, 3-54 [Sharing] Sheet, 4-28 Small Paper Guide, 1-5 Sounds, 4-56 Specifications, 7-2 Storing Printouts, 2-8 System Requirements, 3-3 T Test Page, 3-44 Toner Cartridge Before Replacing, 5-2 Cleaning, 5-14 Handling, 5-16 Replacement, 5-7 Storage, 5-18 Toner Cartridge, 5-2 Toner Cartridge Guide, 1-7
Locating the Serial Number The printer serial number consists of four-alphabetic characters and a six-digit number. IMPORTANT The labels are required for a service engineer to check the serial number for service or maintenance. Do not peel off the serial numbers.
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