Canon LBP 2900 2900i User's Guide

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3Set the [Output Size] setting to the size of the paper loaded in 
the printer as needed.
Leave the setting set to [Match Page Size] when the page size and the size of 
the paper loaded in the multi-purpose tray are the same, since there is no need 
to change the setting.
IMPORTANT
If the [Page Size] and [Output Size] settings are different, the printer produces an 
enlarged or reduced print automatically.
4Click [OK] to close the Properties dialog...

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5Click [OK] to start printing. 

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Printing on Custom Paper Sizes (Non-Standard Sizes)
This section describes how to print to custom paper sizes.
Loading Custom Paper Sizes
Custom paper sizes can be loaded into either the multi-purpose tray or the manual 
feed tray. If you are printing continuously, load paper in the multi-purpose tray.
If you are printing a single sheet of paper that is different from the paper already 
loaded in the multi-purpose...

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IMPORTANT
•Do not touch or pull paper out of the multi-purpose tray during printing. Doing so may 
cause the printer to malfunction.
•If you are refilling the multi-purpose tray when there is still paper in the tray, take out the 
remaining paper and align it properly with the new paper before loading it into the tray.
•Use the paper capacity for each type of paper as a guide to the number of sheets of 
paper that can...

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3Gently load the paper with the printing side facing up until it 
touches the back of the tray.
Make sure that the paper passes under the paper limit guides.
CAUTION
When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the 
paper.
IMPORTANT
•The number of sheets that can be loaded in the multi-purpose tray is as follows. 
Check that there is sufficient clear space between the paper limit guides and the...

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•If the paper is curled or folded at the corners, flatten it out before loading.
NOTE
To print on letterhead paper or paper with a logo already printed on it, load the 
paper so that the printed side is facing up and the top of the paper is at the far end.
4Slide the paper guides to fit both sides of the stack. 

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IMPORTANT
Always make sure the paper guides match the width of the paper. If the paper 
guides are too loose or too tight, the paper will not feed properly and this will cause 
paper jams.
5Adjust the rear paper guide to match the paper.
●If the custom paper that you are using is over 190 mm in length:
❑
Adjust the rear paper guide to match the paper.
IMPORTANT
If you run out of paper and then refill the paper tray, the...

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●If the custom paper that you are using is less than 190 mm in length:
❑
Move the rear paper guide to the position shown in the diagram.
❑Remove the small paper guide from the multi-purpose tray.
❑Insert the small paper guide from directly above, as shown in the diagram, then 
fold it towards the back. 

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❑Slide the rear paper guide to align the small paper guide with the paper.
IMPORTANT
If you run out of paper and then refill the paper tray, the Paper Indicator will flash. 
Press the   (Paper Key) to resume printing.
Loading Custom Paper into the Manual Feed Tray
Use the following procedure to load custom paper into the manual feed tray.
Always load custom paper lengthways into the manual feed tray.
IMPORTANT
•You can...

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1Push the side paper guides out a little wider than the actual 
width of the paper.
2Gently load the paper with the printing side facing up until it 
touches the back of the tray.
Make sure that the paper passes under the paper limit guides.
CAUTION
When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the 
paper.
IMPORTANT
•Load the paper so that it is straight.
•If the paper is curled or folded at the...