Canon LBP 2900 2900i User's Guide

Replacing the Toner Cartridge5-18
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•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...

Clean the outside of the printer5-19
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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....

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2Firmly 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.
3After wiping off the dirt, wipe the printer with a dry cloth.
4Once the printer is completely dry, plug the power plug into 
the power outlet and reconnect the USB cable. 

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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...

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Moving the Printer
Use the following procedure to move the printer.
1Turn the printer and computer off aa a a, remove the USB cable bb b b, 
and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet 
cc c c.
2Remove the power cord.
3Clear out any paper that is loaded in the printer, and push the 
rear paper guide in to the position shown in the diagram.
a
c
b
a 

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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.
4Close the multi-purpose tray.
5If the paper output tray is open, close it. 

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6Grasp 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.
7Put the printer down carefully at the installation site.
CAUTION
Put the printer down slowly and carefully. You may be injured if your 
hands, etc. are pinched by the printer.
8Open the output tray. 

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9Open the multi-purpose tray.
10Load the Paper
Refer to Printing on Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Label Paper, and Transparencies, 
on p. 2-13 for information on loading plain paper, heavy paper, label paper and 
transparencies.
Refer to Printing on Index Card, on p. 2-26 for information on loading index 
card.
Refer to Printing on Envelopes, on p. 2-33 for information on loading envelopes.
Refer to Printing on Custom Paper Sizes (Non-Standard Sizes), on p. 2-44...

Handling the Printer5-26
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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.
IMPORTANT
•Do not place...

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•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.
•If you want to spread a blanket on the printer to prevent dust from entering the printer, 
turn the power off and allow...