Canon LBP 2900 2900i User's Guide

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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. If an inflammable...

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•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.
•When removing a used toner cartridge from the toner cartridge slot, remove...

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CHAPTER
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1Before You Start Using This Printer
This chapter describes the major features and basic functions of this printer.
Printer Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Component Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Printer Features
■High Performance Printing System CAPT
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. On 
top of this, the time taken until the computer...

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Printer Features
■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.
■Simple Maintenance and Printer Status Window
The toner cartridges made for this...

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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 printers 
features.
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...

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Component Names and Functions
Front View
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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)
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Output Tray
Assists in the collection of printed paper.
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Paper Guides
These can be adjusted to match the width of the 
paper, allowing the paper to feed straight.
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Small Paper Guide
When you are loading small sized custom paper 
sizes, this should be attached to the rear paper...

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Rear View
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Ventilation Slots
These are ventilation slots for cooling the internal 
parts of the printer. Do not block or obstruct the 
ventilation slots.
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Power Switch
This switch turns the printer on and off.  
(See p. 1-15)
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Power Socket
Connect the supplied power cord to this socket.  
(See p. 1-9)
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Rating Label
This also shows the electrical current rating and 
average electrical current consumption.
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Component Names and Functions
Inside the Printer
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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)
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Transfer Roller
This is a very important part of the printer that 
transfers toner onto the paper during printing.
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