Canon LBP 2900 2900i User's Guide
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IMPORTANT
If the CD-ROM Setup does not start automatically, select [Run] from the [Start]
menu, enter D:\English\CNAB4MNU.exe, and click the [OK] button. (In this case
the CD-ROM drive is assumed to be assigned to D:. The actual CD-ROM drive
letter may be different depending on the computer you are using.)
2Click [Install].
A dialog box is displayed to confirm the language.
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IMPORTANT
If the CD-ROM Setup does not start automatically, select [Run] from the [Start]
menu, enter D:\English\CNAB4MNU.exe, and click the [OK] button. (In this case
the CD-ROM drive is assumed to be assigned to D:. The actual CD-ROM drive
letter may be different depending on the computer you are using.)
2Click [Install].
A dialog box is displayed to confirm the language.
3Confirm the language and click...")
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4Click [Next].
The [License Agreement] dialog box is displayed.
5Confirm the contents of the agreement and select [I accept
the terms in the license agreement], and then click [Next].](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/58787/w64_d_1487933124-canon2900_d-156.png "Page 157
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4Click [Next].
The [License Agreement] dialog box is displayed.
5Confirm the contents of the agreement and select [I accept
the terms in the license agreement], and then click [Next].")
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6If there is a checkmark next to [Install Printer Driver through a
USB Connection], remove the checkmark, then click [Next].
NOTE
Do not place a checkmark next to [Install Printer Driver through a USB
Connection].
7Select [Use Network Printer] for [Port Settings], then click
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6If there is a checkmark next to [Install Printer Driver through a
USB Connection], remove the checkmark, then click [Next].
NOTE
Do not place a checkmark next to [Install Printer Driver through a USB
Connection].
7Select [Use Network Printer] for [Port Settings], then click
[Settings].")
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8Select the icon for the printer that is shared on the printer
server, then click [OK].
9Select whether or not to use this printer as the default printer,
then click [Next].
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8Select the icon for the printer that is shared on the printer
server, then click [OK].
9Select whether or not to use this printer as the default printer,
then click [Next].
10Click [Start].")
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If you are using an operating system equipped with Windows Firewall, such as
Windows XP Service Pack 2, the following window is displayed. Click [No].
You should only choose [Yes] if the computer you are currently installing is a print
server.
11The message [Installation cannot be stopped once it starts.
Do you want to continue?] is displayed. Click [Yes].
The installation of the printer driver starts....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/58787/w64_d_1487933124-canon2900_d-159.png "Page 160
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If you are using an operating system equipped with Windows Firewall, such as
Windows XP Service Pack 2, the following window is displayed. Click [No].
You should only choose [Yes] if the computer you are currently installing is a print
server.
11The message [Installation cannot be stopped once it starts.
Do you want to continue?] is displayed. Click [Yes].
The installation of the printer driver starts....")
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Installing using the [Add Printer Wizard]
1Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder.
For Windows 98/Me/2000: Select [Settings] ➞ [Printers] from the [Start] menu.
For Windows XP Professional/Server 2003: Select [Printers and Faxes] from the
[Start] menu.
For Windows XP Home Edition: Select [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu, then
click [Printers and Other Hardware] ➞ [Printers and Faxes].
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Installing using the [Add Printer Wizard]
1Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder.
For Windows 98/Me/2000: Select [Settings] ➞ [Printers] from the [Start] menu.
For Windows XP Professional/Server 2003: Select [Printers and Faxes] from the
[Start] menu.
For Windows XP Home Edition: Select [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu, then
click [Printers and Other Hardware] ➞ [Printers and Faxes].
The...")
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4Select [A network printer, or a printer attached to another
computer], then click [Next].
For Windows 98/Me/2000: Select [Network Printer] then click [Next].
5Select [Browse for a printer], then click [Next].
For Windows 98/Me: click [Browse].](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/58787/w64_d_1487933124-canon2900_d-161.png "Page 162
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4Select [A network printer, or a printer attached to another
computer], then click [Next].
For Windows 98/Me/2000: Select [Network Printer] then click [Next].
5Select [Browse for a printer], then click [Next].
For Windows 98/Me: click [Browse].")
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6Select the directory of the print server, then click [Next].
For Windows 98/Me: Proceed to Step 8.
7Select whether or not to use this printer as the default printer,
then click [Next].](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/58787/w64_d_1487933124-canon2900_d-162.png "Page 163
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6Select the directory of the print server, then click [Next].
For Windows 98/Me: Proceed to Step 8.
7Select whether or not to use this printer as the default printer,
then click [Next].")
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8Click [Finish].
IMPORTANT
If you are using an operating system equipped with Windows Firewall, such as
Windows XP Service Pack 2, on the client computer, you need to configure
Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the print server. If you do not
configure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the server, the printer
status may not be displayed correctly in the Printer Status Window and...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/58787/w64_d_1487933124-canon2900_d-163.png "Page 164
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8Click [Finish].
IMPORTANT
If you are using an operating system equipped with Windows Firewall, such as
Windows XP Service Pack 2, on the client computer, you need to configure
Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the print server. If you do not
configure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the server, the printer
status may not be displayed correctly in the Printer Status Window and...")
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Installing using [Windows Explorer]
1From the [Start] menu, select [All Programs] ➞ [Accessories]
➞ [Windows Explorer].
For Windows Me/2000: From the [Start] menu, select [Programs] ➞
[Accessories] ➞ [Windows Explorer].
For Windows 98: From the [Start] menu, select [Programs] ➞ [Windows
Explorer].
The [Windows Explorer] window is displayed.
2Select the print server from [My Network Places] (from
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Installing using [Windows Explorer]
1From the [Start] menu, select [All Programs] ➞ [Accessories]
➞ [Windows Explorer].
For Windows Me/2000: From the [Start] menu, select [Programs] ➞
[Accessories] ➞ [Windows Explorer].
For Windows 98: From the [Start] menu, select [Programs] ➞ [Windows
Explorer].
The [Windows Explorer] window is displayed.
2Select the print server from [My Network Places] (from
[Network...")
Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-66 Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 Installing using the [Add Printer Wizard] 1Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder. For Windows 98/Me/2000: Select [Settings] ➞ [Printers] from the [Start] menu. For Windows XP Professional/Server 2003: Select [Printers and Faxes] from the [Start] menu. For Windows XP Home Edition: Select [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu, then click [Printers and Other Hardware] ➞ [Printers and Faxes]. The [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder is displayed. 2The [Add Printer Wizard] dialog box is displayed. For Windows 98/Me/2000: Double-click [Add Printer]. For Windows XP Professional/Home Edition: Click [Add a printer]. For Windows Server 2003: Double-click [Add Printer]. The [Add Printer Wizard] dialog box is displayed. 3Click [Next].
Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-67 Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 4Select [A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer], then click [Next]. For Windows 98/Me/2000: Select [Network Printer] then click [Next]. 5Select [Browse for a printer], then click [Next]. For Windows 98/Me: click [Browse].
Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-68 Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 6Select the directory of the print server, then click [Next]. For Windows 98/Me: Proceed to Step 8. 7Select whether or not to use this printer as the default printer, then click [Next].
Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-69 Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 8Click [Finish]. IMPORTANT If you are using an operating system equipped with Windows Firewall, such as Windows XP Service Pack 2, on the client computer, you need to configure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the print server. If you do not configure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the server, the printer status may not be displayed correctly in the Printer Status Window and some functions may not operate properly. (See p. 7-8) NOTE If the [Digital Signature Not Found] dialog box appears, click [Yes].
Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-70 Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 Installing using [Windows Explorer] 1From the [Start] menu, select [All Programs] ➞ [Accessories] ➞ [Windows Explorer]. For Windows Me/2000: From the [Start] menu, select [Programs] ➞ [Accessories] ➞ [Windows Explorer]. For Windows 98: From the [Start] menu, select [Programs] ➞ [Windows Explorer]. The [Windows Explorer] window is displayed. 2Select the print server from [My Network Places] (from [Network Neighborhood] for Windows 98), then double-click the icon for the printer. Alternatively, you can drag and drop the icon for the printer into the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder.
Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-71 Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 3Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. IMPORTANT If you are using an operating system equipped with Windows Firewall, such as Windows XP Service Pack 2, on the client computer, you need to configure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the print server. If you do not configure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the server, the printer status may not be displayed correctly in the Printer Status Window and some functions may not operate properly. (See p. 7-8)
Uninstalling the CAPT software3-72 Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 Uninstalling the CAPT software The process of removing software to restore the computer to the same state as before the software was installed is referred to as uninstalling. Use the following procedure to uninstall the CAPT software. IMPORTANT •If the software was installed with administrative permissions on Windows 2000/XP/ Server 2003, then it cannot be uninstalled by anyone that does not have administrative permissions. Make sure you log on as a member of the Administrators group before uninstalling. •If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall, this printer is registered in the [Exceptions] sheet in the [Windows Firewall] dialog box. When you uninstall the CAPT software using the uninstaller, the settings for this printer are also deleted from the [Exceptions] sheet in the [Windows Firewall] dialog box. 1Make sure to close all the files and programs listed below: •Help files •Printer Status Window •Control Panel •Other applications 2From the [Start] menu, select [All Programs] ➞ [Canon Printer Uninstaller] ➞ [Canon LBP2900 Uninstaller]. For Windows 98/Me/2000: From the [Start] menu, select [Programs] ➞ [Canon Printer Uninstaller] ➞ [Canon LBP2900 Uninstaller]. The [Delete Printer] dialog box is displayed.
Uninstalling the CAPT software3-73 Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 3Select the name of your printer, and then click [Delete]. A confirmation message is displayed. NOTE Even if [Canon LBP2900] is not in the list in the [Delete Printer] dialog box, you can delete all of the files and data related to this printer by clicking the [Delete] button. 4Click [Yes]. The uninstallation process begins. Please wait a moment. 5Click [Exit]. The [Delete Printer] dialog box closes.
Uninstalling the CAPT software3-74 Setting Up the Printing Environment 3 NOTE If you are unable to uninstall the CAPT software, refer to If Uninstallation Fails, on p. 6-28.
CHAPTER 4-1 4Printing a Document This chapter describes the printing procedures and the functions of this printer. Printing from an Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Specifying Printing Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 For Windows 98/Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7 For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10 Canceling, Pausing and Resuming Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Using the Printing Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19 Tab Sheets in the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19 Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34 Scaling Printer Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-36 Poster Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-38 Specifying a Custom Paper Size (Non-Standard Paper) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-39 Specifying the Finishing Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-41 Specifying the Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-44 Grayscale Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-46 Working with Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-47 Editing Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-52 Viewing Printer Settings/Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-54 Printer Status Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56 Using the Printer Status Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-57 Displaying the Printer Status Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-59 The Options Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-60 [Resolve Error] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-62 Displaying Printer Status When Using a Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-63