Canon LBP 2900 2900i User's Guide

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Paper Requirements
Usable Paper
To get the most out of the features of this printer, you should use the right kind of 
paper. If you use poor quality paper, the printing quality will deteriorate and the 
paper will jam easily.
IMPORTANT
•A safety feature that prevents printer damage due to overheating, etc. may be activated 
in the following circumstances, causing the printing speed to drop.
-When printing continuously on B5, A5 or Executive size...

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Paper Types
You can use the following types of paper with this printer. The symbol   indicates 
paper that can be loaded, and   indicates paper that cannot be loaded.
*1If the paper curls excessively when printed using the [Plain Paper] setting, select [Plain Paper L].
*2If you want to get improved fixing properties over the results of printing using the [Heavy Paper] setting, select 
[Heavy Paper H].
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3When you are printing on label paper, set the...

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IMPORTANT
Do not use the following types of label paper with this printer. Using label paper that 
meets any of these conditions may result in paper jams that are difficult to clear or may 
cause damage to the printer.
-Peeling labels or partly used labels
-Labels that peel off from the backing sheet too easily
-Labels where the adhesive is exposed
■Index Card
You can use index card in this printer.
IMPORTANT
Index card can only be loaded in the manual...

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NOTE
When printing envelopes, the envelopes may become creased.
Abbreviations of Paper Sizes
The following abbreviations are used for the sizes displayed on the multi-purpose tray and 
manual feed tray.
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Printable Area
The printable area of this printer is as follows:
■Plain Paper / Heavy Paper / Transparency / Label Paper
You can print within the following area.
Paper SizePaper Guide
Legal LGL
Letter LTR
Executive EXEC
5 mm4 mm
6 mm
5 mm 

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■Envelopes / Index Card
Printable up to 10 mm from the edges of an envelope.
You may need to adjust the printing position depending the application you are using.
Paper You Cannot Use
To avoid problems such as paper jams and other malfunctions, you should not use 
the following types of paper:
IMPORTANT
•Paper that jams easily
-Paper that is too thick or too thin
-Irregularly-shaped paper
-Wet or moist paper
-Torn or damaged paper
-Rough, extremely...

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•Paper that causes printer malfunctions or damages the printer
-Carbon paper
-Paper with staples, clips, ribbons or tapes
-Paper that has already been printed on using a copy machine or other laser printer. 
(The reverse side of the paper is also unusable.)
•Paper that is difficult for the toner to fix onto
-Paper with rough surfaces
-Specially coated paper (coated paper for ink jet printers, etc.)
-Paper containing thick fibers
Storing Blank Paper
Even...

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Storing Printed Paper
When handling or storing documents printed using this printer, be careful of the 
following points:
IMPORTANT
•Do not store in clear folders or with other PVC materials. This can dissolve the toner, 
causing the paper to stick to the PVC material.
•When gluing paper, be sure to use insoluble adhesive. The use of soluble adhesives can 
cause the toner to dissolve. When you first use an adhesive, test it on an unneeded 
printout...

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Paper Sources
Paper Source Types
This printer has the following paper sources:
■Paper Source / Capacity
Manual Feed Tray:  1 sheet
Multi-Purpose Tray:  Approx. 150 sheets (Plain paper: 64 g/m
2)
IMPORTANT
When you are printing from the multi-purpose tray, make sure that there is no paper in 
the manual feed tray. If there is any paper in the manual feed tray, paper will feed from the 
manual feed tray because manual feed tray has priority over the...

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Paper Source Capacities
Paper TypePaper Source
Multi-Purpose TrayManual Feed Tray
Plain Paper (64 g/m
2)Approx. 150 sheets 1 sheet
Heavy Paper (128 g/m
2)Approx. 60 sheets 1 sheet
Transparency Approx. 100 sheets 1 sheet
Label Paper Approx. 50 sheets 1 sheet
Index Card - 1 sheet
Envelope 1 sheet 1 sheet 

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Paper Output
Output Tray Types
Pages are output to the output tray on the top of the printer with the printed side 
facing down. Open the output tray when you are printing to the output tray.
Close the output tray when you are not using the printer.
CAUTION
Keep your hands or clothing away from the roller in the output area. Even if the 
printer is not printing, sudden rotation of the roller may catch your hands or 
clothing,resulting in personal injury.