Canon Laser Shot Lbp3500 User Guide

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Printing a Document
Setting Printer Information Before Printing
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3Display the [Device Settings] (for Windows 2000/XP/Server 
2003) or [Configuration] (for Windows 98/Me) sheet, then 
specify the settings for [Paper Source Options] and [Duplex 
Unit].
NOTE
You can also obtain the printer status such as the paper feeder automatically by 
clicking [Get Device Status].
4Click [OK].
 
						

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Printing a Document
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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.
1Load paper in the paper cassette or multi-purpose tray.
NOTE
When loading paper in the paper cassette, see Loading Paper in a Paper 
Cassette (p. 2-26), when loading paper in the multi-purpose tray, see Loading 
Paper in the Multi-purpose Tray (p. 2-45), and when performing 2-sided printing, 
see 2-sided Printing (p. 2-71).
2Open the PDF file to print with Adobe Reader, and then select 
[Print Setup] from the [File] menu.
3Specify the paper size of the document and the printing 
orientation, then click [OK].
4Select [Print] from the [File] menu.
The [Print] dialog box is displayed.
 
						

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Printing from an Application
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5Select the name of this printer for [Name] or [Printer Name], 
and then specify the printing preferences.
NOTE
The printer name displayed in this dialog box can be changed in the [Printers and 
Faxes] folder (the [Printers] folder for Windows 98/Me/2000/Vista).
6If you want to specify more detailed printing preferences, click 
[Properties].
 
						

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Printing a Document
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Printing from an Application
NOTE
The procedure for displaying the [Document Properties] dialog box may differ 
depending on the application you are using.
7Specify the printing preferences in the [Page Setup], 
[Finishing], [Paper Source], and [Quality] sheets.
NOTE
•For more details on the settings, see Windows online Help. For details on methods 
for displaying Online Help, see How to Use Online Help, on p. 4-75.
•The settings that are specified here only apply to the currently opened file. Check 
the contents of the [Document Properties] dialog each time you print. In particular, 
it is recommended that you confirm the contents of the [Page Setup] sheet and the 
[Paper Source] sheet.
•The default settings for all files can be configured using the following dialog box.
-For Windows 98/Me: Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box from the [Printers] 
folder. (See Displaying the [Printer Properties] Dialog Box from the [Printers] 
Folder, on p. 4-15)
-For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista: Open the [Document Properties] dialog 
box from the [Printers and Faxes] folder or the [Printers] folder. (See Displaying 
the [Document Properties] Dialog Box from the [Printers and Faxes] Folder or the 
[Printers] Folder, on p. 4-11)
8Click [OK].
The [Print] dialog box reappears.
 
						

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Printing a Document
Printing from an Application
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9Click [OK].
The printer starts printing.
NOTE
•If you have any problems with printing, see Chapter 7 Troubleshooting.
•Using the Various Printing Functions (See p. 4-19) describes how to use the 
various functions of the printer and printer driver. By specifying the settings for the 
printer and printer driver for each job, you can make the best use of the printer and 
its functions.
 
						

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Printing a Document
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Specifying the Printing Preferences
The CAPT software for LBP3500 allows you to specify various printing preferences.
To specify the printing preferences, first display the [Printer Properties] dialog box 
or the [Document Properties] dialog box. Perform any one of the following 
procedures that is suitable for your operating system to display the Properties 
dialog boxes.
For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista
If you display the [Document Properties] dialog box from an application, you can 
specify the settings only for the job.
If you display the [Document Properties] dialog box from the [Printers and Faxes] 
folder or the [Printers] folder, you can specify the default settings for all jobs.
If you display the [Printer Properties] dialog box from the [Printers and Faxes] folder 
or the [Printers] folder, you can specify various settings for the printer and add the 
frequently used options as Profiles.
NOTE
•Full Control Permission is required to specify the settings for the [Printers and Faxes] 
folder or the [Printers] folder. If you cannot display the [Document Properties] dialog box 
from the [Printers and Faxes] folder or the [Printers] folder, display the dialog box from the 
application.
•The [Device Settings] sheet that allows you to specify various settings for the printer can 
be displayed only by using the procedure described in Displaying the [Printer Properties] 
Dialog Box from the [Printers and Faxes] Folder or the [Printers] Folder (See p. 4-12).
Displaying the [Document Properties] Dialog Box from an Application
This section describes the procedure, taking Adobe Reader 6.0 as an example.
1Select [Print] from the [File] menu in the application.
NOTE
Printing procedures vary depending on the application you are using. For details on 
the printing procedures, see the instruction manual supplied with the application.
 
						

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Printing a Document
Specifying the Printing Preferences
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2Confirm the printer name, then click [Properties].
The [Document Properties] dialog box is displayed.
 
						

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Printing a Document
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Specifying the Printing Preferences
Displaying the [Document Properties] Dialog Box from the [Printers 
and Faxes] Folder or the [Printers] Folder
1Display the [Printers and Faxes] folder or the [Printers] folder.
For Windows 2000: From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] ➞ [Printers].
For Windows XP Professional/Server 2003: From the [Start] menu, select [Printers 
and Faxes].
For Windows XP Home Edition: From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and 
then click [Printers and Other Hardware] ➞ [Printers and Faxes]. 
For Windows Vista: From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click 
[Printer].
2Right-click the icon for this printer, then select [Printing 
Preferences] from the pop-up menu.
The [Document Properties] dialog box is displayed.
 
						

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Specifying the Printing Preferences
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NOTE
For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, the [Document Properties] dialog box can also 
be displayed by selecting the icon for this printer and selecting [Printing 
Preferences] from the [File] menu.
Displaying the [Printer Properties] Dialog Box from the [Printers and 
Faxes] Folder or the [Printers] Folder
1Display the [Printers and Faxes] folder or the [Printers] folder.
For Windows 2000: From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] ➞ [Printers].
For Windows XP Professional/Server 2003: From the [Start] menu, select [Printers 
and Faxes].
For Windows XP Home Edition: From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and 
then click [Printers and Other Hardware] ➞ [Printers and Faxes]. 
For Windows Vista: From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click 
[Printer].
2Right-click the icon for this printer, then select [Properties] 
from the pop-up menu.
 
						

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Printing a Document
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Specifying the Printing Preferences
The [Printer Properties] dialog box is displayed.
NOTE
For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, the [Printer Properties] dialog box can also be 
displayed by selecting the icon for this printer and selecting [Properties] from the 
[File] menu.
For Windows 98/Me
If you display the [Document Properties] dialog box from an application, you can 
specify the settings only for the job.
If you display the [Printer Properties] dialog box from the [Printers] folder, you can 
specify various settings for the printer and default values for all jobs.
NOTE
The [Configuration] sheet that allows you to specify various settings for the printer can be 
displayed only by using the procedure described in Displaying the [Printer Properties] 
Dialog Box from the [Printers] Folder (See p. 4-15).
Displaying the [Document Properties] Dialog Box from an Application
This section describes the procedure, taking Adobe Reader 6.0 as an example.
1Select [Print] from the [File] menu in the application.
NOTE
Printing procedures vary depending on the application you are using. For details on 
the printing procedures, see the instruction manual supplied with the application.