Laser Beam Printer User's Guide
LBP-1210 Laser Printer User’s Guide IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. Use this manual when you need quick reference help.
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About this Guide The following lists the information included in this guide: ❏ Chapter 1: Introduction. Introduces you to the printer features and describes the parts. ❏ Chapter 2: Paper Handling. Explains the types of paper and sizes you can use, how to load paper, and describes how paper moves through the printer. ❏ Chapter 3: Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology.
Safety Information FCC Notice (110–127 V model) Laser Beam Printer, Model L10721A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
FCC Notice (220–240 V model) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Laser Safety (110–127 V / 220–240 V models) 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. In the normal operation of the product by the user, no radiation can leak from the machine. This printer is classified as a Class 1 laser product under EN608251:1994, and in the USA, it is classified as Class 1 under the code of Federal Regulations, §1040.10 of Title 21.
Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: This printer is a high-precision electronic device. Before operation, be sure to read the following instructions to handle the printer properly. ❏ Read the manual carefully before operation. ❏ Do not dispose of these instructions. Save them for future reference. ❏ Follow all warnings and instructions on the printer and consumables. ❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
❏ 110–127 V model only: This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug that has a third (grounding) pin. As a safety feature, this plug fits only into a grounding-type power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug. ❏ 220–240 V model only: A certified power supply cord is to be used with this equipment.
❏ The printer should never be placed near or over a radiator, heat register, or flame. It should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. Ventilation slots ❏ Before connecting the printer to a power source, check the voltage rating label at the back of the printer to ensure that the printer voltage matches that of the power source. The voltage rating label is located on the rear side of the printer.
• If the printer does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may damage the printer and may require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. • If the printer is dropped or the cabinet is damaged. • If the printer exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for servicing.
Operating Environment When selecting a location for the printer, check the following guidelines: • Make sure the location is flat and sturdy. • When power is on (printer plugged into an AC outlet): Temperature: 7.5˚C-35˚C (45.5˚F-95˚F) Relative humidity: 5-90% RH with no condensation • Make sure the surrounding area is well ventilated. • The printer must not be in a direct draft. Avoid placing the printer in the following locations: • Under direct sunlight, near heaters, air conditioners, or open flames.
Observe the following requirements when the power is off (printer unplugged from the AC outlet): • Temperature: 0˚C-35˚C (32˚F-95˚F). • Relative Humidity: 35-85% RH with no condensation. Carrying the Printer CAUTION: Do not carry the printer by holding the front panel or by holding it at the front and rear. This could result in damage to the printer or personal injury if the printer is dropped.
Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction .......................................................................................... 1 Printer Features....................................................................................... 2 Parts of the Printer .................................................................................. 4 Front View..................................................................................... 4 Rear View.............................................
Chapter 4 Chapter 5 xiv Windows 2000 Add Printer Wizard ............................................ 59 Windows XP Add Printer Wizard ............................................... 60 Printer Sharing...................................................................................... 61 Connecting the LBP-1210 as a Network Printer ......................... 61 Status Display.............................................................................. 63 Canon LASER SHOT LBP-1210 Group..................
Cleaning..................................................................................... 143 Appendix A Printer Specifications ....................................................................... 145 Appendix B Network Adapter: AXIS 1610 ......................................................... 147 Connecting Directly From Clients...................................................... 148 Connecting Through A Print Server................................................... 149 Protocols ..............
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Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Canon LBP-1210 Laser Printer. This chapter introduces you to the printer and explains its features. Your new laser printer has many advanced features, including the CAPT (Canon Advanced Printing Technology). The CAPT gives you instant access to printer information. The LBP-1210 offers outstanding print quality, flexible paper handling, energy-efficient printing, and trouble-free operation.
Printer Features The LBP-1210 combines the following features to form a versatile printing system: Quick startup The printer is ready to print in less than 8 seconds after it is turned on (start-up time), and has a first print time of less than 10 seconds. This means that you can print documents quickly and efficiently. Impressive output Thanks to the CAPT (Canon Advanced Printing Technology), the 600 dpi resolution gives you crisp, clean, laser-sharp output at 14 pages per minute.
Flexible paper handling Both the cassette and the manual feeding slot accept plain paper of various sizes—Letter, A4, B5, or Executive—as well as transparencies, labels, envelopes, postcards and other special paper. The cassette handles up to 250 sheets of 64 g/m2 plain paper with a maximum stack height of 25 mm. For manual feeding, sheets are fed one at a time. Delivery can be face down or face up.
Parts of the Printer Front View Face-down delivery slot Delivery selection cover Power lamp Paper guides Manual feed slot Front cover Cassette Rear View Power switch Parallel port interface connector USB port interface connector Power socket 4 Introduction Chapter 1
Introduction Inside the Printer Transfer roller Fixing assembly For more information about setting up the printer, see the Getting Started Guide.
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This chapter describes how to select the different types of paper you can use with your printer and how to load them.
Paper Requirements Make sure that the paper you use meets the following requirements. Printing speed may vary depending on: paper size, paper type, or number of pages to be printed. This is due to protective functions working in order to prevent troubles such as breakdown caused by heating. Loading Cassette Manual Type Size Weight (g/m2) 64-163 Capacity Plain paper Letter, A4, Executive, B5. Max height: 25mm (Approx.
Plain Paper Follow these guidelines when selecting paper: ❏ Paper that is too thick or too thin, or that has irregular shapes, cutouts, or perforations should not be used. ❏ Extremely smooth paper or paper with special coatings does not print well. ❏ The laser printing process uses high temperatures to fuse toner to the paper. Use paper that will not melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or emit dangerous fumes at about 190˚ C (374˚ F).
❏ Do not use labels with exposed adhesive, which may stick to the EP25 cartridge or the fixing roller, causing the labels to peel off and serious paper jams to occur. Envelopes Follow these guidelines when printing on envelopes: ❏ Envelopes must not have any fasteners, snaps, or windows, or be made of artificial materials. ❏ Do not use envelopes that discolor or melt at about 190˚ C (374˚ F), envelopes which might emit dangerous fumes when heated, or envelopes that seal with pressure-sensitive adhesives.
Postcards Follow these guidelines when printing on postcards: ❏ Postcards should not be greater than 0.28 mm in thickness. ❏ Postcards should be free of glue, clips, and staples. Storing Paper Improper paper storage might cause a deterioration of print quality and paper performance. Therefore, note the following when storing paper: ❏ Store unused paper in its wrapping to protect against humidity. ❏ Do not store paper directly on the floor as the floor is usually humid.
Paper Path Understanding how paper travels inside the printer helps you better handle paper loading and jams. A sheet of paper enters the printer from the cassette or the manual feed slot. It travels to the image transfer area where the printer drum has been statically charged. A laser beam changes the static charge on the drum and toner clings to those parts of the drum. As the paper rolls across the drum, the toner transfers to the paper. The toner is then fused to the paper by the fixing assembly.
Selecting Paper Delivery Paper Handling Use the delivery selection cover to choose face-up or face-down delivery. When the cover is open, face-up delivery is selected. When the cover is closed, face-down delivery is selected. Face-down Face-up Face-down Delivery Printouts are stacked in order in the face-down delivery slot (which can hold up to 125 sheets of 64 g/m2 paper). To select face-down delivery, close the delivery selection cover.
Face-up Delivery Printouts come out from the face-up delivery slot face up. This helps prevent paper curl. To select face-up delivery, open the delivery selection cover. ❏ Do not pull on the printout while it is still emerging from the face-up delivery slot. ❏ Do not open or close the delivery selection cover until the printout has completely come out of the delivery slot. Opening/closing the delivery selection cover while printing could cause a paper jam.
Loading Paper into the Cassette Before loading paper on the cassette, first select the paper delivery. For more details, see “Selecting Paper Delivery” on page 13. Follow the steps below to load a stack of paper. 1. Prepare a stack of paper and tap it on a flat surface to properly align the edges. Fan the stack of paper well. If not, printing problems might occur.
2. Remove the manual feed slot. 3. Set the stack of paper with the printing side facing up. The top edge of the paper should be inside the printer. Slide the stack into the cassette until it stops. Do not load more than 250 sheets of 64 g/m2 plain paper, or a stack of any paper higher than 25 mm.
B5 Adjust the paper guides on the right, left, and front to the size of the paper. Paper Handling 4. A4 LTR/L GL Adjust the paper guides so that there is no space between the paper guide and the edge of the stack of paper. 5. Set the manual feed slot on the cassette. When reloading, be sure to remove any paper remaining in the cassette. Stack it together with the new sheets before loading. The cassette is now ready to supply paper.
Loading Envelopes into the Cassette Before Loading Envelopes Please be sure to follow these steps before loading envelopes: 18 1. Place the envelopes on a flat surface and press the corners down in the direction shown to flatten the envelopes. 2. Flex the envelope stack, including all four edges, to remove any stiffness. Correct any bent corners on the envelopes. Check all four corners.
Align the stack of envelopes by tapping them on a flat surface. Paper Handling 3. Loading Envelopes 1. Chapter 2 Set the paper with the printing side facing up so that the flap is on the left. The top edge of the envelope should be inside the printer. Slide the stack into the cassette until it stops.
2. Adjust the paper guides on the right, left, and front to the size of the envelope. Most applications allow you to choose which way envelopes feed into the printer. Make sure your printer settings before you print. When using C5-size envelopes, remove any stiffness by lightly flexing both edges of the envelope.
Insert the envelopes into the cassette, in the direction shown in the illustration. ➁ ➁ Paper Handling ➀ If the flap is along the long edge of the envelope, insert envelopes so that printing side are facing upward with the flap on the left. If the flap is along the short edge of the envelope, insert envelopes so that print side are facing upward with the flap toward the printer. The illustrations below show acceptable and unacceptable arrangements of the flaps of envelopes in a stack.
Not Acceptable If the flap of any of the envelopes overlaps the edges of other envelopes in the stack, like those in the examples below, paper jams or misfeeds will occur.
Loading Paper Manually Before loading paper manually, always select the paper delivery first. For details, see “Selecting Paper Delivery” on page 13. Set the sheet of paper so that the printing side faces up and the top of the paper is inserted first. Slide the sheet of paper into the manual feed slot until it stops (see ➀ in the illustrations below). Adjust the paper guides to the sheet of paper (see ➁ in the illustrations below).
❏ Do not force the paper into the printer or printing problems might result. ❏ For continuous manual feed, insert a new sheet only when the previous sheet has come out completely from the delivery slot. If a new sheet is inserted before the previous sheet has been delivered, a paper jam may occur.
Chapter 3 Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology This chapter describes the CAPT (Canon Advanced Printing Technology).
Installing the CAPT If you are using the LBP-1210 as a local printer (connected directly to your computer), follow the steps below. If the LBP-1210 is already on your network, and you want to start using it, follow the steps in “Connecting to the LBP-1210 Already on Your Network” on page 57. If you want to install the LBP-1210 as a network printer, follow the steps in “Connecting the LBP-1210 as a Network Printer” on page 61.
If you are using Windows 95 OSR2.1 or later, an error may occur while trying to install using plug and play. If you get an error, install the software using the CD-ROM. To check which version of Windows 95 you are using, open the System window in Control Panel and look at the version number in the General tab. 4.00.950 B or 4.00.950 C means you are using OSR2.1 or later. Using USB Port (USB Cable) In order to use the printer via USB, the following requirements need to be satisfied.
2. Click only Specify a location, then click Browse… to select the driver in the language that you want to install. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is drive D, browse to D:\English\Win9x and click OK. Confirm that the folder to browse is selected under Specify a location, then click Next >. For Windows Me, select Specify the location of the driver (Advanced) and click Next > in the Add New Hardware Wizard. Click only Specify the location then click Browse… to select the driver you want to install.
The Add New Hardware Wizard (Canon LASER SHOT LBP1210) appears. Click Next >. 4. Select Search for the best driver for you device (Recommended) and click Next >. Click only Specify a location and Browse… to select the driver in the language that you want to install. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is drive D, browse to D:\English\Win9x and click OK. Confirm that the folder to browse is selected under Specify a location, then click Next >.
Click only Specify the location then click Browse… to select the driver you want to install. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is drive D, browse to D:\English\WinMe and click OK. 5. The screen displays the selected driver file. Click Next >. 6. Enter the name you wish to use, then click Finish. 7. When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears. To close the dialog box, click OK. Click Finish on the Add New Hardware Wizard.
Chapter 3 Double-click the Add Printer icon. The Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next >. 3. Select Local printer and click Next >. Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 2.
4. The Wizard displays a list of available printers. Click Have Disk…. 5. The Install From Disk dialog box appears. Use Browse… to select the directory or enter the path name that contains the CAPT software, then click OK. For example, if you are using the CD-ROM to install the CAPT, and your CD-ROM drive is drive D:, the path name would be D:\English\Win9x.
Chapter 3 Select the printer, and click Next >. 7. Select the printer’s port, and then click Next >. Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 6.
34 8. Enter the name you wish to use, then click Finish. 9. When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears. To close the dialog box, click OK.
Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP Windows 2000 Plug and Play Following is the installation procedure of plug and play for “Using USB and Parallel Port” under Windows 2000. Before you install the software, make sure you do the following: ❏ Connect the printer to your computer (For details, see the Getting Started Guide). ❏ Turn on the printer (For details, see the Getting Started Guide). Using USB Port (USB Cable) In order to use the printer via USB, the following requirements need to be satisfied.
3. The New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next >. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) in the Found New Hardware Wizard and click Next >. “Unknown” may be displayed as the name of the device. 4. 36 Select only Specify a location and click Next >.
The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Click Browse… to select the driver in the language that you want to install. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is drive D:, browse to D:\English\Win2000, then click OK. Click Next > on Driver Files Search Results. Click Yes if the Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears. 6. Chapter 3 When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears. Click OK to close the dialog box. Click Finish on the Found New Hardware Wizard.
Windows XP Plug and Play Following is the installation procedure of plug and play for “Using USB and Parallel Port” under Windows XP. Before you install the software, make sure you do the following: ❏ Connect the printer to your computer (For details, see the Getting Started Guide). ❏ Turn on the printer (For details, see the Getting Started Guide). ❏ Start up Windows XP. Using USB Port (USB Cable) In order to use the printer via USB, the following requirements need to be satisfied.
3. The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next >. “Unknown” may be displayed as the name of the device. 4. Chapter 3 Uncheck the Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...) check box.
5. Select Include this location in the search:, and click Browse to select the driver in the language that you want to install. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is drive D:, browse to D:\English\WinXP, then click Next >. Click Continue Anyway if the Hardware Installation dialog box appears. 6. 40 When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears. Click OK to close the dialog box. Click Finish on the Found New Hardware Wizard.
Windows NT 4.0 Add Printer Wizard To install the CAPT on a local computer using Windows NT 4.0, you can use the Windows NT Add Printer Wizard. Log on as member of Administrators. The full control access right for the printer is necessary for the installation of the CAPT. 2. From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers. The Printers folder appears. 3. Double-click the Add Printer icon. The Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears. 4. Select My Computer, then click Next >. 5.
6. Click Have Disk… in the Manufacturers/Printers dialog box. 7. The Install From Disk dialog box appears. Use Browse… to select the directory or enter the path name that contains the CAPT, then click OK. For example, if you are using the CD-ROM to install the CAPT, and your CD-ROM drive is drive D:, the path name would be D:\English\WinNT40.
Chapter 3 Select your printer model from the list of printers displayed, then click Next >. 9. Click Next > to accept the default printer name, or enter the name you wish to use, then click Next >. Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 8.
10. Select whether this printer is shared or not shared with other computers. If it is shared, select all the operating systems that will use this printer. Click Next >. 11. Click Yes if you want to print a test page, or No if you do not want to print a test page, then click Finish. Windows creates the Canon LASER SHOT LBP-1210 icon on the Desktop, and the Canon LASER SHOT LBP-1210 icon is added to the Printers folder.
12. When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears. Click OK to close the dialog. Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 13. If you opted to print a test page, the page prints after the installation completes, and the following dialog appears. If the page printed correctly, click Yes. Windows 2000 Add Printer Wizard To install the CAPT on a local computer using Windows 2000, you can use the Add Printer Wizard.
3. Double-click the Add Printer icon. The Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next >. 4. Select Local printer, then click Next >. To check on “Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer” is not recommended.
Chapter 3 Select the printer port you want to use, then click Next >. 6. Click Have Disk… in the Manufacturers/Printers dialog box. Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 5.
7. The Install From Disk dialog box appears. Use Browse… to select the directory or enter the path name that contains the CAPT, then click OK. For example, if you are using the CD-ROM to install the CAPT, and your CD-ROM drive is drive H:, the path name would be H:\English\Win2000. 8. 48 Select your printer model from the list of printers displayed, then click Next >.
Click Next > to accept the default printer name, or enter the name you wish to use, then click Next >. Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 9. 10. Select whether this printer is shared or not shared with other computers. Click Next >.
11. Click Yes if you want to print a test page, or No if you do not want to print a test page, then click Next >. 12. Click Finish. Click Yes if the Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears. 13. When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears. Click OK to close the dialog. Windows creates the Canon LASER SHOT LBP-1210 icon on the Desktop, and the Canon LASER SHOT LBP-1210 icon is added to the Printers folder.
Windows XP Add Printer Wizard To install the CAPT on a local computer using Windows XP, you can use the Add Printer Wizard. Following is the installation procedure for “Using Parallel Port” under Windows XP. To install the LBP-1210 printer driver to USB port, perform procedure as same as “Plug and Play”. Chapter 3 1. Log on as member of Administrators. The full control access right for the printer is necessary for the installation of the CAPT. 2. From the Start menu, select Printers and Faxes.
3. Double-click the Add Printer icon. The Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next >. 4. Select Local printer attached to this computer, then click Next >. To check on “Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer” is not recommended.
Chapter 3 Confirm that Use the following port is selected and select the printer port you want to use, then click Next >. 6. Click Have Disk… in the Manufacturer/Printers dialog box. Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 5.
7. The Install From Disk dialog box appears. Use Browse… to select the directory or enter the path name that contains the CAPT, then click OK. For example, if you are using the CD-ROM to install the CAPT, and your CD-ROM drive is drive H:, the path name would be H:\English\WinXP. 8. 54 Select your printer model from the list of printers displayed, then click Next >.
Click Next > to accept the default printer name, or enter the name you wish to use, then click Next >. Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 9. 10. Select whether this printer is shared or not shared with other computers. Click Next >.
11. Click Yes if you want to print a test page, or No if you do not want to print a test page, then click Next >. 12. Click Finish. Click Continue Anyway if the Hardware Installation dialog box appears. Windows creates the Canon LASER SHOT LBP-1210 icon on the Desktop, and the Canon LASER SHOT LBP-1210 icon is added to the Printers and Faxes folder. 13. When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears. Click OK to close the dialog.
Connecting to the LBP-1210 Already on Your Network If the LBP-1210 is already on your network, you can install it two different ways. The easiest way is using automatic network download. If network download is not available, you can use the Add Printer Wizard. Network Download Windows 95/98/Me and Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP clients can download the drivers for the LBP-1210 automatically. 1. Open Explorer and browse the network until you can see the Canon LASER SHOT LBP-1210 printer icon. 2.
Windows 95/98/Me Add Printer Wizard To install the CAPT for a network printer you can use the Windows 95/ 98/Me Add Printer Wizard. 58 1. From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers. The Printers folder appears. 2. Double-click the Add Printer icon. The Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears. 3. Select Network printer, then click Next >. 4. Enter the network path or print queue that you want to connect to, or use Browse… to open the Browse for Printer dialog to select the printer. 5.
If the connection fails, you will be able to install the printer but you will not be able to use the printer until it comes back online. 8. Follow the instructions on screen to finish the installation. Windows NT 4.0 Add Printer Wizard 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Log on as member of Administrators. The full control access right for the printer is necessary for the installation of the CAPT. From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers. The Printers folder appears. Double-click the Add Printer icon.
Windows XP Add Printer Wizard To install the CAPT for a network printer you can use the Windows XP Add Printer Wizard. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 60 Log on as member of Administrators. The full control access right for the printer is necessary for the installation of the CAPT. From the Start menu, select Printers and Faxes. The Printers and Faxes folder appears. Click Add a printer. The Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next >.
Printer Sharing Printer sharing enables printing from network clients. Printer sharing with the LBP-1210 printer requires that both the print server and the client devices are using Windows 95 or later, or Windows NT 4.0 or later. The print server and client do not need to use the same operating system, and it is possible to print from a Windows 95/98/Me client to a Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP print server, or vice versa. If the server is running on Windows NT 4.
Printer Settings Share-level Access Control 1. Open the Canon LASER SHOT LBP-1210 Properties window, then check “Shared As” in the Sharing tab. 2. Enter the Share Name, Comments, and Password as needed. 3. Click OK. User-level Access Control 1. Open the Canon LASER SHOT LBP-1210 Properties window, then check “Shared As” in the Sharing tab. 2. Enter the Share Name and Comments, as needed. 3. Click Add, and select the users allowed to access the printer. 4.
3. Select File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks, then click OK. Add Server Service (Windows XP) Click Network and Internet Connections icon in the Control Panel. 2. Click Network Connections. 3. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon, then select Properties from the menu. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears. 4. If File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks exists in the list, click OK. Otherwise, click Install. 5. Select Service, then click Add. 6.
Canon LASER SHOT LBP-1210 Group When you install the CAPT, the Canon LASER SHOT LBP-1210 icon is created in the Printer folder, and the Canon LASER SHOT LBP 1210 group folder is created on the Desktop. The Canon LASER SHOT LBP1210 group is also added in the Programs of the Start menu. When you double click on the Canon LASER SHOT LBP-1210 folder, icons of the Canon LASER SHOT LBP-1210 group are displayed.
Printing with the CAPT The CAPT offers bi-directional communication between the computer and printer. To take advantage of the bi-directional communication, one end of a bi-directional parallel cable connects to the printer and the other end connects directly to your computer. Every time you print, the CAPT displays the Canon LASER SHOT LBP-1210 Status Window. This window shows you the paper moving through the printer, how long it will take to print the document, and how much of the document has printed.
Windows 95/98/Me Printer Properties With the CAPT, you initiate printing as you normally would from a Windows application. From the Print dialog box, usually accessed from an application’s File menu, you can select Properties to proceed to the Canon LASER SHOT LBP-1210 Properties dialog box and its printing options. ❏ You can open the Properties dialog box from the Printers folder. The number of tabs displayed in the Properties dialog box depends on how you have your system set up.
General Tab Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology Lets you print a test page or define separator pages. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information.
Details Tab Specifies the printer port and time-out settings. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information. Spool Settings… The installer sets the following defaults.
Sharing Tab Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology Specifies the printer-sharing settings. This tab is available only when file and printer sharing is turned on. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information.
Page Setup Tab Specifies paper size, scaling, number of copies, orientation, pages per sheet, and paper type. For information on Profiles, see page 74. Page Size lets you select the paper size you are working with in your application. (Letter, A4, B5, Executive, Envelope DL, Envelope #10, Envelope C5, Envelope Monarch, Index Card, and 3 custom paper sizes. The names of the custom paper sizes are set with the Custom Paper Size option.) Output Size lets you select the paper size to print on.
Scaling disappears and Page Order appears in its place. Manual Scaling lets you shrink or enlarge images. This option only appears when 1 Page per Sheet is selected as the Page Layout. Check the check box to set a reduction or enlargement percentage (10-200). View Settings Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology To get a quick view of your current settings, click View Settings, which is located on the Page Setup, Finishing, and Quality tabs.
Custom Paper Size Custom Paper Size on the Page Setup tab window allows you to define custom paper sizes (forms) for quick selection. You can specify the name, width, and height of each form. You can have up to 3 custom forms. Selecting a Custom Paper Size Setting 1. Select one of the predefined forms from the Custom Paper List. 2. If you wish, enter a unique name in the Name area. 3. Select the Units of measurement (Centimeters or Inches). 4. Define the Paper Size using the Width (7.62–21.
File Name displays the currently selected overlay file name. Browse… opens the Select File dialog box. When you select a file and close the Select File dialog box, the File Name drop-down list and preview are updated. The overlay file must be a Windows bitmap or a Windows metafile. Overlay Placement lets you specify if you want the overlay to appear in back of the application data or in front of the application data (Background, Foreground).
Profiles The Profile function allows you to save and restore settings for Page Setup, Finishing, and Quality tabs, so you can easily add, edit or select that combination of settings. You can save up to 50 profiles. If you select “Users can customize their own preferences and desktop settings” in the User’s Profiles tab in the Passwords control panel, up to 50 profiles can be stored for each user. Profile lets you select profiles from a pull-down menu. Add… opens the Add Profile dialog.
Edit Profiles Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology After you have created a profile, you can select it from the pull-down menu on the Page Setup, Finishing, or Quality tab window. Edit… lets you edit an existing profile. Profile List displays a list of saved profiles. The order that profiles appear in this list is the order they appear in the pull-down menus. Delete lets you delete the selected profile. Import… lets you import profile information from a file.
Finishing Tab Specifies how final output is collated. Check the check box to collate the document. For information on Profiles, see page 74. Preferences Preferences… on the Finishing tab window opens the Preferences dialog box. The check box lets you force pages to print, even when the paper size does not match. If this is not checked, you’ll be asked to change paper when a paper size mismatch is detected. By default the setting for this option is unchecked.
Quality Tab Specifies the resolution, halftoning method, brightness, and contrast settings. Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology For information on Profiles, see page 74. Resolution lets you specify the printer’s resolution in dots per inch (600, 300). Halftoning is the process of converting a grayscale image to black dots and white (unprinted) dots that simulate the gray shades in the original image. Different halftone patterns give different gray shade results.
More Options More Options accesses the settings for Toner Density, Toner Saver, and Automatic Image Refinement. Toner Density lets you select how light or dark your pages print. Move the slider to the right to darken your printed output, slide it to the left to lighten your printed output. Toner Saver prints only alternate data bits, so toner consumption is reduced.
Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP Printer Properties and Default Document Properties* The CAPT for Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP has two main dialog boxes: the Printer Properties dialog box and the Default Document Properties* dialog box. Printer Properties Default Document Properties* In the Default Document Properties* dialog box, you can specify the default settings for the printing options available when you print on the LBP-1210. To view the default document properties, select Document Defaults...
General Tab Specifies to print a test page and separator pages. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information.
Ports Tab Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology Lets you specify the port to which the printer is attached. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information.
Scheduling Tab Lets you define print spooling settings. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information. “Spool print documents so program finishes printing faster” and “Start printing immediately” are set automatically when you install the printer driver.
Sharing Tab Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology Specifies the printer-sharing settings. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information.
Security Tab Lets you specify security settings. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information.
Select Forms Tab Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology This printer driver supports three custom paper sizes. Using the custom forms defined on the Forms tab in the print server’s Properties dialog box, you can add information about the custom paper sizes. Form definitions must conform to the printer’s specifications. Selected Forms shows the three form names. Change Forms… opens the Change Forms dialog.
Page Setup Tab Specifies paper size, scaling, number of copies, orientation, pages per sheet, and paper type. For information on Profiles, see page 89. Page Size lets you select the paper size you are working with in your application. (Letter, A4, B5, Executive, Envelope DL, Envelope #10, Envelope C5, Envelope Monarch, Index Card, and 3 custom paper sizes.) Output Size lets you select the paper size to print on.
Manual Scaling lets you shrink or enlarge images. This option only appears when 1 Page per Sheet is selected as the Page Layout. Check the check box to set a reduction or enlargement percentage (10-200). View Settings Paper Type displays the Paper Type pull-down menu and lets you select the appropriate paper type to print on.
Overlay An overlay allows you to add data you use often, such as a logo, to the print data from an application. For example, when using an overlay you can automatically print your logo on letters you create. Overlay on the Page Setup tab accesses the settings to specify how you want the overlay and print data printed, including the print position, size, and whether it is printed in the foreground (on top of) or background (under) the application data.
Units lets you select the units of measurement (Centimeters, Inches). Restore Defaults resets Left, Top, Width and Height to their default values. Profiles Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology The Profile function allows you to save and restore settings for Page Setup, Finishing, and Quality tabs, so you can easily add, edit or select that combination of settings. You can save up to 50 profiles.
Edit Profiles After you have created a profile, you can select it from the pull-down menu on the Page Setup, Finishing, or Quality tab window. Edit… lets you edit an existing profile. Profile List displays a list of saved profiles. The order that profiles appear in this list is the order they appear in the pull-down menus. Delete lets you delete the selected profile. Import… lets you import profile information from a file. Export… lets you export the selected profile information to a file.
Finishing Tab Specifies how final output is collated. Check the check box to collate the document. Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology For information on Profiles, see page 89. Preferences Preferences... on the Finishing tab window opens the Preferences dialog box. The first check box lets you force pages to print, even when the paper size does not match. If this is not checked, you will be asked to change paper when a paper size mismatch is detected.
Quality Tab Specifies the resolution, halftoning method, brightness, and contrast settings. For information on Profiles, see page 89. Resolution lets you specify the printer’s resolution in dots per inch (600, 300). Halftoning is the process of converting a grayscale image to black dots and white (unprinted) dots that simulate the gray shades in the original image. Different halftone patterns give different gray shade results. Brightness is the relative proportion of light and dark areas.
More Options Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology More Options accesses the settings for Toner Density, Toner Saver, and Automatic Image Refinement. Toner Density lets you select how light or dark your pages print. Move the slider to the right to darken your printed output, slide it to the left to lighten your printed output. Toner Saver prints only alternate data bits, so toner consumption is reduced.
Opening the Status Window The LBP-1210 Status Window opens automatically in the following situations: ❏ When you print a document, provided “Display Printer Status Window while printing” is selected in the Status Options dialog box of the Status Window. ❏ When an error occurs or user action is required. ❏ When Windows starts, if the Status Window was open the last time Windows was closed.
Using the LBP-1210 Status Window The Status Window is a program used to display the status of jobs and perform printer operations. Menu bar Printer icon Printer status message area Animation area Error message area Progress bar Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology Toolbar Tab window Job information area Status bar Chapter 3 Window area Description Menu bar Contains menu options to control the Status Window and the printer.
96 Window area Description Animation area Shows an animated graphic indicating the current printer status. The graphic background changes from blue (normal) to orange when user action is required, or to red when a warning is issued. Progress bar Indicates the progress of the current job. Tool bar Use to pause, delete, or resume printing. Job information area Displays information related to print jobs. The type of information displayed changes with the selected tab.
Using the Menu Bar Job Menu Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology You can select the Job menu from the menu bar of the LBP-1210 Status Window: The Job menu includes the following options: ❏ Pause Job—This temporarily halts printing of the current document. After the current page completes printing, the printer pauses until you select Resume Job. ❏ Resume Job—This resumes printing with the next page of the document you paused.
Options Menu You can select the Options menu from the menu bar of the LBP-1210 Status Window: The Options menu includes the following selections: ❏ Status Options—This opens the Status Options dialog box that lets you change the settings for the Status Window. ❏ Port Setting—This opens the Port Setting dialog box when the printer is connected to a local parallel port. This setting is unavailable if the printer is not connected to a local parallel port, or while printing is in progress.
Status Options Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology This dialog box lets you define when and how you want the LBP-1210 Status Window to display. You can also set up sounds that play when there are errors. ❏ Status Window—lets you select when the Status Window displays. • Display Printer Status Window while printing—The Status Window opens automatically each time you print. • Only display Printer Status Window for errors—The Status Window opens only when an error occurs.
❏ Status check—lets you select when the Status Window is active. • Always watches over the status—Status Window is continually monitoring the printer. • Watches over the status only while status window is displaying —Status Window is monitoring the printer status only while the status window is being displayed. • Watches over the status only while printing—Status Window is monitoring the printer only when printing a job. ❏ Always On Top—places the Status Window on top of all windows on the Desktop.
Using the Help Menu Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology You can select the Help menu from the menu bar of the LBP-1210 Status Window: ❏ Help Topics—displays the search window for help topics. ❏ About—displays Status Window version information.
Using the Toolbar The toolbar has three buttons that you can use to pause, resume, or delete the current print job. Pause Job: Temporarily halts printing the current document. The current page finishes printing. Resume Job: Continues printing after a pause. Printing restarts with the next page of the document you paused. Delete Job: Cancels the current print job. If you are printing several documents, the CAPT continues to the next print job in the queue and displays the status of that print job.
Using the Tab Window This tab shows information related to the job that is currently printing. The following types of information are displayed: ❏ Document name ❏ User name ❏ Computer name ❏ Estimated time left ❏ Estimated finish time Some of this information may not be displayed, depending on the printer status.
Printed Job This tab shows information related to jobs that are completed. The following types of information are displayed: ❏ Document name ❏ Status ❏ Owner ❏ Pages ❏ Printed At The job history displayed in the job information area can list a history of up to 100 jobs, beginning from the time the Status Window was started. The job history clears whenever you terminate the Status Window.
This tab shows information related to the jobs that have not yet started.
Network Printer Status Viewing the print status The status of a network printer can be viewed on the print server as well as the client. For job status to be displayed in the client’s Status Window, the print server’s Status Window must be running. If the status option “Display Printer Status Window while printing,” has been selected on the client, the client’s Status Window opens automatically once printing from the server starts.
The Status Window Icon If you minimize the Status Window, you can still see the printer status displayed as an icon on the taskbar. To open the Status Window, simply click on the taskbar button. Icons also appear in the Status Window. The table below shows the Status Window icon and the taskbar icon. Printer Ready Indicates that the printer is ready to print. Indicates that printing has paused. Attention Required When the Status Window displays an alert, the window automatically opens to its full size.
Closing the Status Window Click the close button to close the window just as you would close any other window. If the Status Window opens automatically due to printing, or due to an error, the window automatically closes when printing completes or the error status clears. Messages The CAPT gives you information about your print job and the printer itself. When a paper size is listed in the message area, such as “Change paper to Letter,” use the following table to determine which size paper to use.
Messages with Sound The CAPT comes with sound files that provide spoken versions of messages you might get while a document is printing. If you installed the sound files and have bi-directional communication and a sound card, the CAPT can play these sound messages. Use the Status Options dialog box in the Options menu to turn sounds on or off. Information messages Chapter 3 Spoken message Event Filename Printing complete Last page finished CAP2DONE.
Alert messages Spoken message Event Filename Add paper to printer Out of paper CAP2ADDP.WAV Paper jam Paper is jammed CAP2JAM.WAV Close printer cover Printer cover is open CAP2COVR.WAV Printer not responding Printer not responding CAP2COME.WAV Printer error Printer error CAP2ERR.WAV Change paper Wrong sized paper is loaded CAP2CAGP.WAV Check print server Print server down CAP2SERR.WAV Insufficient memory Insufficient working memory CAP2MEM.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter includes information to help you solve printer problems. A problem might have one or a combination of causes, including a computer malfunction, software errors, the printer cable, or the printer. Many printing problems are related to how your software interacts with the printer. If you can print a self test, but the printer does not print other jobs, or your printed output is not what you expected, the problem is with your computer, software, or cables.
If you have a problem with your printer and you cannot resolve it by referring to the information in this chapter, contact a Canon authorized service representative.
Paper Jams Locating Paper Jams Paper jams can occur in several locations along the print path. Refer to the diagram below to help you locate paper jams. Locate the area where the paper jam has occurred and follow the instructions for removing jams in that area. Be sure to check all areas before resuming printing.
Before Removing Paper Jams Inside the Printer When a paper jam occurs, follow the procedure below before removing the jammed paper from the affected area. Remove watches and any bracelets or rings when touching the inside of the printer. These items might be damaged if they come into contact with parts inside the printer. 1. If there is the stack of paper left in the cassette or on the face-down delivery tray, remove it first, then open the front cover with both hands until it stops. 2.
CAUTION: The face-up delivery area (shaded part) becomes hot when the printer is in use. Be careful not to touch this area, because personal injury might result. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 115 Troubleshooting Do not expose the cartridge to light for more than 5 minutes. If necessary, put the cartridge in its original protective bag or wrap it with a thick cloth to prevent exposure to light.
When removing the jammed paper, do not touch the transfer roller (shaded part) as its surface is very delicate and susceptible to finger oil and scratches, which may lead to print deterioration. Be careful when removing the paper; toner on the paper might get onto your hands or clothing. If this happens, wash it off immediately with cold running water. To avoid possible damage to the printer, do not touch the pins near the left end of the transfer roller.
Removing Paper Jams Please use both hands to remove jammed paper from the printer. Paper Jam in the Paper Feed Area Use both hands to pull the jammed paper straight up and out from the cassette, slowly and carefully. Be careful not to tear the paper when pulling. If the paper is torn, remove the paper scraps from the printer.
If the paper has moved completely into the printer Follow the steps described in “Before Removing Paper Jams Inside the Printer” on page 114 to remove the toner cartridge, then follow the procedure below. 1. Use both hands to carefully move the paper inward, then gently pull it out. 2. Roll the leading edge of the paper outwards so that the printed surface is on the inside of the roll, then gently pull the rolled up paper out of the printer. 3.
❏ Do not pull the jammed paper forward from the paper cassette. It may cause a printer malfunction. Do not pull the jammed paper upward; the toner on the paper will stain the printer and cause a permanent reduction in print quality. Replace the cartridge and close the front cover. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 119 Troubleshooting ❏ Gently pull out the jammed paper.
Paper Jams near the Imaging Area Please use both hands to remove jammed paper from the printer. Follow the steps described in “Before Removing Paper Jams Inside the Printer” on page 114 to remove the toner cartridge, then follow the procedure below. Roll the paper inwards from the rear edge, so that the printed surface is on the inside of the roll and the paper is pulled back out from the imaging area. Then gently pull the rolled paper out of the printer.
Gently pull the jammed paper between the face-down delivery rollers until the leading edge emerges from the printer. 3. Carefully pull the jammed paper through the rollers and out of the printer. ❏ Be sure to place the paper release levers back to their original position. If the levers are left pushed down, the paper jam error will not be resolved. ❏ Never push down the paper release levers while printing. This could result in damage to the fixing assembly.
Paper Jam in the Face-up Delivery Area Please use both hands to remove jammed paper from the printer. 1. Open the delivery selection cover and push down the green paper release levers on the right and left. 2. While holding the printer steady, carefully pull the jammed paper straight out. If the jammed paper is badly folded, similar to the folds of an accordion, ease the jammed paper loose and then pull it out of the printer. 3. Place the paper release levers back to their original position.
❏ After you replace the cartridge and close the front cover, the printer should be ready for printing. If the printer returns to the ready state for printing, troubleshooting has been successful. If the printer does not return to the ready state for printing, confirm that the paper release levers are placed back to their original position, and check to see that paper is not left in the printer.
Print Quality Problems Printout Has Vertical White Streaks Vertical white streaks, similar to the sample below, result when toner is low or unevenly distributed. Corrective action 1. Open the front cover and take out the EP-25 cartridge. 2. Rock the cartridge gently from side to side five or six times to evenly distribute the toner inside. (For more information, see “Installing the EP-25 Cartridge” in the Getting Started Guide.) 3. Insert the cartridge into the printer. 4.
Printout Has Black Specks If toner powder adheres to the pressure roller, black specks 1 mm in diameter or larger might appear on the front or back of the printed paper. Corrective action 1. Use the Options menu in the Status Window to print the cleaning page on a blank sheet of paper. 2. If there are no black specks on the cleaning page, the pressure roller is clean. 3. If there are black specks on the cleaning page, repeat step 1 until there are no black specks on the cleaning page.
Printer Problems Problem Cause Solution Printer does not print Paper might not be loaded. Make sure paper is loaded. Print jobs might be stalled. Check the LBP-1210 Status Window for stalled jobs. The cartridge might not be installed correctly. Check that the EP-25 cartridge is installed correctly. See the Getting Started Guide. Your BIOS port setting might need to be modified. See your computer’s documentation concerning available ports. The parallel cable might not be compatible.
Printer stops printing Printout is wrong Chapter 4 Cause Solution AC voltage might not match printer. Make sure the voltage of the AC outlet matches the ratings on the printer. Your interface cable might be loose. Check your computer and your cable. You might be working on an application in the foreground, in which case printing performance might slow down. Printer performance improves if you give your print job priority.
Problem Cause Solution Printer locks up system Your system setup might be a problem. Verify that you have a highquality shielded interface cable. The problem might be your BIOS. Verify that your BIOS setup is correct. (See your computer’s documentation for details.) Verify that your physical memory is working correctly. If you have a Toshiba laptop, change this line in your CONFIG.SYS file: c:\winutils\mxtime.exe to: REM c:\winutils\mxtime.
Problem Cause Solution The CAPT is not working properly The CAPT for LBP-1210 is not selected as the default printer driver. Specify the CAPT for the LBP-1210 as the default driver. The CAPT might not be installed properly. Refer to “Using the Trouble Shooter” on page 134. To check that the CAPT is installed correctly, try printing a page from an application. If the print fails, the CAPT is not installed correctly. Remove the CAPT and install it again.
Problem Cause Solution CD-ROM Menu does not appear automatically Autorun CDROM Menu checkbox is unchecked in the CD-ROM menu. Start the CD-ROM menu manually, and check the “Autorun CD-ROM Menu” checkbox. The Auto insert notification checkbox is unchecked. From the Device Manager make sure that the “Auto insert notification” checkbox is checked in the CD-ROM drive Properties dialog box. For more information, see Windows Help. The program is loaded from the hard disk drive. Remove the CAP2MNU.
Cause Solution Cannot install the CAPT using USB port. (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP) USB class driver is not properly installed. Perform the following steps. 1) Make sure the printer is connected to your computer using a USB cable and the printer is turned on. 2) Open the System dialog box in the Control Panel. 3) Select [Device Manager] tab and double click [Universal Serial Bus controller]. For Windows 2000/XP, select [Hardware] tab and click [Device Manager] button.
CAPT Messages The CAPT displays the status of your printing environment and current print job in the Status Window. Alerts Alerts identify problems that must be corrected before printing can continue. Sometimes messages remind you to do something, such as clear jammed paper. Other times, alerts tell you what is wrong and how to fix it. Message Action Add Paper The printer is out of paper. Add paper. When you add paper, the Status Window displays “Printer Ready” automatically. Change paper to...
Message Action Close Printer Cover The printer’s front cover is open. To resume printing, close the cover. Insufficient Memory The print job was too complex for available memory. Try one or more of the following: ❏ Close other applications while printing this job. ❏ Print the job in smaller sections. ❏ Try reprinting the job with a lower resolution, such as 300 dpi. Network Adapter Error The network adapter power is not on, or the network adapter is not connected.
Using the Trouble Shooter The Trouble Shooter is a utility for solving printing problems in Windows 95/98/Me or NT 4.0/2000/XP. The Trouble Shooter checks for system configuration setting errors, and if possible, makes automatic corrections. The Trouble Shooter does not detect problems related to hardware, such as printer cable problems, parallel port failure, or ECP setting errors. To start the Trouble Shooter, select the Canon LASER SHOT LBP1210 Trouble Shooter icon in the Canon LASER SHOT LBP-1210 group.
If the Trouble Shooter is used on a network printer client, it performs network-related checks. Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP Trouble Shooter checks whether Spooler service has started and if not, displays a dialog box and does not run. When the Trouble Shooter is done checking your files, it displays a dialog box similar to the one below. While the Trouble Shooter is running, it saves a log file with the name tshooter.tmp in your system temp directory, such as \windows\temp or \temp.
Uninstalling the CAPT If the CAPT is not working properly, it might help to remove it and install it again. Before you begin, be sure you have the installation software available for installation. Before uninstalling the CAPT, make sure you close all running applications. To uninstall: 1. Click the Start button, then point to Programs. 2. Point to Canon LASER SHOT LBP-1210. 3. Click Canon LASER SHOT LBP-1210 Uninstallation. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. 5.
Chapter 5 Maintenance This chapter describes how to care for and maintain your printer. Regular care and maintenance helps keep your printer in good working order. This chapter includes the following information: ❏ Handling and Cleaning the Printer ❏ EP-25 Cartridge Handling and Cleaning the Printer Handling the Printer Note the following points when handling the printer: ❏ Do not place any heavy objects on the printer. ❏ Do not insert paper or other objects into the face-down delivery slot.
Cleaning the Printer Clean the printer cabinet regularly to keep the printer in its best condition. To clean the printer, use a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. Avoid using any other type of solvents, such as alcohol or benzine, which might damage the surface. When finished cleaning, wipe the cabinet with a dry cloth. Before cleaning the printer, always unplug it from the AC outlet. Do not spill water or detergent into the printer.
Storage Guidelines Store the cartridge in its protective bag. Do not open the bag until you are ready to install the cartridge in the printer. • Do not store the cartridge where it will be exposed to direct sunlight. • Do not stand the cartridge on end, and do not turn it upside down. If the toner becomes caked in the cartridge, it may prove impossible to free it even by shaking the cartridge, and print quality can deteriorate.
Handling Guidelines • Do not expose the cartridge to direct sunlight. Do not expose it to bright light or to room light for more than 5 minutes. • Do not open the drum’s protective shutter on the cartridge. If the shutter is open and the drum is damaged, print quality might deteriorate. • Do not stand the cartridge on end, and do not turn it upside down.
CAUTION: Do not dispose of toner cartridges in fire. Toner powder is flammable. • Do not attempt to disassemble the cartridge. Replacing the EP-25 Cartridge The EP-25 cartridge typically lasts for about 2,500 prints of Letter or A4size paper. This assumes that the printer is used for standard word processing documents printed at the default density, and at 4% dot ratio (equivalent to print coverage of approximately 5%).
CAUTION: The shaded part of the face-up delivery area is hot when the printer is in use. Be careful not to touch this area, because personal injury might result. 2. Remove the EP-25 cartridge. 3. Insert a new cartridge. For details, see “Installing the EP-25 Cartridge” in the Getting Started Guide. CAUTION: Do not dispose of toner cartridges in fire. Toner powder is flammable.
Cleaning 1. Place letter or A4-size paper in the cassette. 2. Click on the printer icon in the taskbar to open the Status Window. 3. From the Options menu, click Cleaning. A cleaning sheet starts printing. When printing starts, the Status Window message area displays “Cleaning” and when printing completes, it returns to normal. While cleaning is in progress, you cannot pause the printing or change paper settings.
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Model: Desktop page printer Printing method: Electrophotographic printing using laser beam scanning Resolution: 600 dpi Printing speed: 14 pages per minute (A4-size paper) Paper sizes: cassette Printer Specifications Appendix A Printer Specifications 76.2x127 to 216x356 mm (3”x5” to 8-1/2”x14”) Plain paper (A4, Letter, Executive, B5) Maximum capacity: 25 mm (Approx.
First print: Face-down delivery: Less than 10 seconds Face-up delivery: Less than 9.
Appendix B Network Adapter: AXIS 1610 When the network adapter is connected to the parallel port of the LBP1210, the printer can connect directly to a network. The network adapter and host have a peer-to-peer connection. The client can also be connected to the network adapter through a print server. The network adapter for the LBP-1210 printer can also connect to other Canon Advanced Printing Technology printer models.
Connecting Directly From Clients Centralized control of print jobs is not available because print queues are distributed among all clients. When multiple jobs compete, jobs print in the order of arrival at the network adapter. Jobs may not arrive in the order they were sent. For example, if client 1 enters jobs A and B, and then client 2 enters job C, the print order might be A, C, then B, if job B did not arrive at the network adapter until job A was completed.
Connecting Through A Print Server Using a print server, you can control print jobs (for example, change printing order, cancel jobs, etc.) centrally. The Print Monitor for the network adapter needs to be installed only on the printer server. It is not necessary to install it on each of the clients. You can install the printer from the server unless you are using a Windows 95/98/Me server and a Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP client.
Specifications Model AXIS 1610 Type External type, connects to printer parallel port Network interface Both 10Base-T/100Base-TX Protocols NetBIOS/NetBEUI, TCP/IP Printer interface Bi-directional parallel (ECP) Power supply External AC adapter RAM 2 MB ROM Flash EPROM, 1 MB Flash method Safe flash Compatible MIB Some Canon MIBs, some printer MIBs, some TCP/IP MIBs, some host MIBs Compatible host utilities NetSpot, NetPilot Compatible printers Canon Advanced Printing Technology printers
Glossary A AC Alternating Current. The type of electrical current typically available from household wall outlets. Adapter An optional device that allows you to connect your printer directly to a network. See also Peer-to-peer connection. A message displayed in the Printer Status Window when a problem or condition caused the Canon Advanced Printing Technology to pause printing. You must follow the on-screen instructions before printing resumes.
Brightness The relative proportion of light and dark areas. Decreasing brightness darkens the overall image; increasing brightness lightens it. C Canon Advanced Printing Technology (CAPT) Software that extends the power of the Windows operating system to a printer to speed up and simplify printing. The Canon Advanced Printing Technology provides more printing control and bi-directional communication between the printer and a computer running a Windows application.
Control Panels The set of Windows programs you can use to change system, hardware, software, and Windows settings. D Default setting A setting that is automatically used if no other setting is specified. Desktop The entire Windows screen that represents your work area in Windows. Icons, windows, and the taskbar are displayed on the Windows desktop. Dots per inch. A unit of measurement for indicating a printer’s resolution. The LBP-1210 prints at a resolution of 600 dpi.
Folder A container in which documents, program files, and other folders are stored on your disks. Formerly referred to as a directory. Font A complete set of characters of the same size and style, for example, 12-point Courier bold. Form A custom paper size, with width and height defined by the user. G Grayscale image A bitmap image that stores data for each dot as a shade of gray, rather than as black or white.
Italic A font style distinguished by slanted characters (the upright strokes of the characters are at an angle to the vertical axis). J Jam A situation created when paper becomes caught along the paper path. You must remove jammed paper before you can continue printing. K A unit of measurement, representing the binary number 1024, used to describe printer or computer memory size in thousand-byte units. L Landscape The printing of text and graphics along the length of the page.
N NetPilot This utility is used to control network printers. Network A group of computers connected by cables or other means and using software that enables them to share equipment (such as printers) and exchange information. Network Adapter An optional device that allows you to connect your printer directly to a network. See also Peer-to-peer connection. O Orientation The printing of text either along the width (portrait) or length (landscape) of the page.
Parallel interface An interface that transmits multiple bits simultaneously (usually in onebyte segments). Your printer has a built-in, Centronics-type parallel interface. See also Centronics interface. Parallel interface cable A bi-directional cable, usually less than six feet long, that transfers multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously, speeding the transfer. Parallel interface cables are also referred to as Centronics interface cables. Stands for Portable Document Format.
Print queue A list of files that are either waiting to be printed or are currently printing. Once a file has been printed, it is removed from the print queue. Printer driver A program that controls how the computer and printer interact. The printer driver supplies Windows with information such as descriptions of fonts and features of the installed printer. When you print with the Canon Advanced Printing Technology, you are using its printer driver.
R Random Access Memory (RAM) The working memory of the computer in which programs and data are temporarily stored while you use them. Resetting or shutting off the computer clears all information from RAM. Printing very complicated documents might require closing other running programs or adding more RAM to the computer. See also Physical RAM, Virtual memory. The density of dots for any given output device, expressed in terms of dots per inch (dpi).
Server A network computer that is directly attached to the printer. The server controls the printer and handles print jobs sent from the clients. See also Client. Shielded A type of cable that contains a metallic sheath over the conductor material to protect the data passing through the cable from electromagnetic interference. You need to use a double-shielded interface cable with this printer. Sound file A file containing audio information that can be played by a sound driver.
T Title bar The horizontal bar that contains the title of a window or dialog box. On many windows, the title bar contains the Control menu box and Maximize and Minimize buttons. Toner A black, resin-coated powder contained in the EP-25 cartridge. The printer applies the toner to the surface of the photosensitive drum inside the printer via an electrophotographic mechanism. Because only alternate data bits are printed, toner consumption is reduced.
U Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface These are new serial interface standards. This bus automatically recognizes connections (Plug and Play) to allow plugging and unplugging connectors with the power still turned on to the PC or peripheral equipment. V Virtual Memory Space on the hard disk that Windows uses for temporary data storage as if it were actually random access memory (RAM). Windows does this by means of a swap file.
Index A A4 paper 8, 15, 108, 124, 141, 145 Abnormal condition icon 107 AC 151 Add Paper 132 Add Printer Wizard Windows 2000 45–51 Windows 95/98/Me 30–34 Windows NT 4.
Custom paper size 72 selecting 72 D Default setting 153 Delete job 97 Delete print job button 102 Delivery selection cover 4, 13 Density too dark 125 too light 125 Details tab, Windows 95/98/Me 68 Device time-out 128 Dialog boxes Windows 95/98/Me printer properties 66–78 Windows NT 4.
M Maintaining, printer 137–144 Manual feed 23 continuous 24 slot 4, 12, 23 Megabyte 155 Memory, Insufficient 133 Menu bar Status Window 95 using 97–101 Messages 108–110, 132–133 alert 110 with sound 109–110 Minimizing, Status Window 107 More options button 78, 93 N NetPilot 149, 156 network adapter 149 Network Adapter 147–150, 156 connecting from clients 148 connecting through a print server 149 protocols 149 specifications 150 Network Adapter Error 133 Network printer 61–63 No power supplied 126 Noise lev
Power consumption 146 lamp 4 not supplied 126 requirements 146 socket 4 switch 4 Precautions printer 137–138 toner cartridge 140–141 Preferences, Finishing tab 76 Print job, status 93 Print Monitor 157 Print Monitor, installing 149 Print quality, problems 124–125 Print queue 158 Printed image black specks 125 streaks 124 too dark 125 too light 125 Printed job tab 104 Printer cleaning 138 dimensions 146 does not print 126 features 2 handling 137 locks up 128 maintaining 137–144 network status 106 parts 4–5 p
S Scaling 159 Scheduling tab, Windows NT 4.0/2000/ XP 82 Security tab, Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP 84 Select forms tab, Windows NT 4.0/2000/ XP 85 Selecting custom paper size 72 paper 8 paper delivery 13 Server 160 Server settings Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP 62 Service Error 133 Settings, printer sharing 63 Sharing tab Windows 95/98/Me 69 Windows NT 4.
U Uninstallation 136 USB cable 27, 35, 38 connector 4 interface 4, 162 port 4, 27, 35, 38 Using Status Window 95–110 Trouble Shooter 134–135 USB Port (USB Cable) 27, 35, 38 select forms tab 85 server settings 62 sharing tab 83 WYSIWYG 162 V Vertical white streaks 124 W Waiting job tab 105 Warm-up time 145 Warning icon 107 WebNetSpot 162 Weight, paper 8, 145, 162 Weight, printer 146 Windows 95/98/Me 26 details tab 68 finishing tab 76 general tab 67 page setup tab 70 printer properties 66–78 quality tab 77
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