Canon LBP 2900 2900i User's Guide

Component Names and Functions1-8
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Indicators and the Paper Key
aa a a
Power Indicator
This light turns on when the power is on.
bb b b
Paper Indicator / Paper Key
This flashes when the printer runs out of paper or 
when the paper does not feed properly. After refilling 
a paper tray, press this key to restart printing.
a
b 

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Connecting the Power Cord
This section explains how to connect the power cord to the printer. Refer to 
Important Safety Instructions, on p. xiv before connecting the printer.
Connecting the Power Cord
WARNING
•Do not scratch, break or modify the power cord. Do not place heavy items on 
the cord, pull on the cord, or bend the cord excessively. Electrical current may 
flow out from damaged parts of the cord, causing fire or electrical shock....

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CAUTION
•Do not use a power source with a voltage other than that indicated. Doing so 
may cause fire or electrical shock.
•When you unplug the power cord, make sure you hold the cord by the plug. If 
you pull on the cord itself, the cord may experience damage such as exposure 
of the core wires or an open circuit, and electrical current flowing out of the 
damaged section can cause fires or electrical shock.
•Whenever you pull out the...

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Connecting the Power Cord
3Plug the power plug into the AC power outlet. 

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Connecting to a Computer
This section describes how to connect the printer to a computer.
This printer is fitted with a USB connector as standard, and can be connected to a 
computer using a USB cable.
Connect the printer to a computer equipped with a USB port using a USB cable.
WARNING
•If you are connecting or disconnecting the USB cable while the printer power 
plug is connected to a power outlet, make sure that you do not touch the...

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Connecting to a Computer
2Open the USB cover.
3Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB 
connector on the rear side of the printer, and close the USB 
cover. 

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4Connect the A-type (flat) end of the USB cable to the USB port 
on the computer.
NOTE
If you are not sure about the USB cable that is supported by your computer, contact the 
store where you purchased the computer. 

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Turning the Printer On and Off
The printer can be turned on and off using the power switch on the left side of the 
printer body. To avoid running into unexpected problems, be sure to correctly 
memorize this procedure.
Turning the Printer On
To begin using the printer, press the   side of the power switch to turn the printer 
on. After performing a self-diagnostic check, the printer is ready to print.
IMPORTANT
•Do not turn the...

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The printer Power Indicator turns on and the printer runs a self-diagnostic test. If 
there are no errors in the self-diagnostic test, the printer is ready to print.
Turning the Printer Off
Use the following procedure to turn the printer off.
IMPORTANT
•If the printer is used on a network, make sure that it is not printing data from another 
computer before turning the power off.
•When the printer is turned off, any remaining print...

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2Loading and Delivering Paper
This chapter describes the types of paper that can be used with this printer, and how the paper 
is loaded and delivered.
Paper Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Usable Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....