Canon LBP 2900 2900i User's Guide
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2Configure the following settings as needed:
3Confirm the settings, then click [OK].
The [Quality] sheet reappears.
Working with Profiles
Profiles make it possible to save or import all the printing preferences specified in
the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], and [Quality] sheets at once. It is also
possible to add, edit and choose between profiles.
Use the following procedure to save the printing preferences as a [Profile].
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2Configure the following settings as needed:
3Confirm the settings, then click [OK].
The [Quality] sheet reappears.
Working with Profiles
Profiles make it possible to save or import all the printing preferences specified in
the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], and [Quality] sheets at once. It is also
possible to add, edit and choose between profiles.
Use the following procedure to save the printing preferences as a [Profile].
Make sure that any...")
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Adding a Profile
1Configure the printer settings that you want to register using
each of the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], and
[Quality] sheets.
2Click [ ] (Add Profile).
The [Add Profile] dialog box is displayed.
3Enter the name of the Profile in the [Name] field.
You can select an icon for the profile using the [Icon] setting. If you have any
notes you want to make about the profile, enter them in the [Comment] field.
NOTE
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Adding a Profile
1Configure the printer settings that you want to register using
each of the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], and
[Quality] sheets.
2Click [ ] (Add Profile).
The [Add Profile] dialog box is displayed.
3Enter the name of the Profile in the [Name] field.
You can select an icon for the profile using the [Icon] setting. If you have any
notes you want to make about the profile, enter them in the [Comment] field.
NOTE
You can enter up...")
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●Confirming the Printer Settings
❑
Click [View Settings].
❑Click [OK] to return to the [Add Profile] dialog box.
4Click [OK].
The Properties dialog box reappears.
Check that the name of the Profile has been added to the [Profile] list.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/58787/w64_d_1487933124-canon2900_d-217.png "Page 218
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●Confirming the Printer Settings
❑
Click [View Settings].
❑Click [OK] to return to the [Add Profile] dialog box.
4Click [OK].
The Properties dialog box reappears.
Check that the name of the Profile has been added to the [Profile] list.")
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Editing/Deleting a Profile
You can change or save Profile information or delete it from the [Profile List].
1Click [ ] (Edit Profile).
The [Edit Profile] dialog box is displayed.
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Editing/Deleting a Profile
You can change or save Profile information or delete it from the [Profile List].
1Click [ ] (Edit Profile).
The [Edit Profile] dialog box is displayed.
2Edit the Profile information.")
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●Editing a Profile
❑
You can change the [Name], [Icon], and [Comment] settings.
❑You can change the order of the selected profile by clicking [ ] and [ ].
❑When [Import] is clicked, the Profile information is imported from the previously
saved file.
❑Click [Export] to save the data from the currently selected profile to a file. If you
save a profile to disk, you will be able to use it again even after you delete it
from the list of profiles.
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●Editing a Profile
❑
You can change the [Name], [Icon], and [Comment] settings.
❑You can change the order of the selected profile by clicking [ ] and [ ].
❑When [Import] is clicked, the Profile information is imported from the previously
saved file.
❑Click [Export] to save the data from the currently selected profile to a file. If you
save a profile to disk, you will be able to use it again even after you delete it
from the list of profiles.
❑If the...")
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Editing Print Jobs
PageComposer allows you to combine 2 or more print jobs into a single job for
printing, or modify the printer settings of combined jobs for printing. You can also
edit jobs from different applications and preview print jobs.
Make sure that any one of the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], or [Quality]
sheet is displayed in the [Document Properties] dialog box, then perform the
following procedure:
1Set the [Output...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/58787/w64_d_1487933124-canon2900_d-220.png "Page 221
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Editing Print Jobs
PageComposer allows you to combine 2 or more print jobs into a single job for
printing, or modify the printer settings of combined jobs for printing. You can also
edit jobs from different applications and preview print jobs.
Make sure that any one of the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], or [Quality]
sheet is displayed in the [Document Properties] dialog box, then perform the
following procedure:
1Set the [Output...")
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3Specify the printing preferences in each sheet, then click
[OK].
The [Print] dialog box reappears.
4Click [OK].
Click on the [Print] button depending on the application software that you are
using.
The [Canon PageComposer] dialog box is displayed and the job is displayed on
a list.
5Repeat Step 1 to 4 for each of the jobs that you want to edit.
6In the [Canon PageComposer] dialog box, you can edit the
jobs in the list.
NOTE
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3Specify the printing preferences in each sheet, then click
[OK].
The [Print] dialog box reappears.
4Click [OK].
Click on the [Print] button depending on the application software that you are
using.
The [Canon PageComposer] dialog box is displayed and the job is displayed on
a list.
5Repeat Step 1 to 4 for each of the jobs that you want to edit.
6In the [Canon PageComposer] dialog box, you can edit the
jobs in the list.
NOTE
•For details on...")
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Viewing Printer Settings/Restoring the Default Settings
You can view a summary of the printing preferences specified in the [Page Setup],
[Finishing], [Paper Source], [Quality], and [Configuration]/[Device Settings] sheets,
or restore the settings to their default values.
Make sure that any one of the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source] and
[Quality] sheets is displayed, then perform the following procedure.
NOTE
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Viewing Printer Settings/Restoring the Default Settings
You can view a summary of the printing preferences specified in the [Page Setup],
[Finishing], [Paper Source], [Quality], and [Configuration]/[Device Settings] sheets,
or restore the settings to their default values.
Make sure that any one of the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source] and
[Quality] sheets is displayed, then perform the following procedure.
NOTE
A preview is displayed on each...")
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You can click on the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], [Quality], or
[Configuration]/[Device Settings] tabs to view a list of printing preferences for
each sheet.
2Click [OK].
The previous sheet reappears.
Restoring the Default Settings
Click [Restore Defaults] to restore the printer settings to their default values.
The [Restore Defaults] button only restores to default the settings that are displayed
on the same sheet or dialog box as...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/58787/w64_d_1487933124-canon2900_d-223.png "Page 224
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You can click on the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], [Quality], or
[Configuration]/[Device Settings] tabs to view a list of printing preferences for
each sheet.
2Click [OK].
The previous sheet reappears.
Restoring the Default Settings
Click [Restore Defaults] to restore the printer settings to their default values.
The [Restore Defaults] button only restores to default the settings that are displayed
on the same sheet or dialog box as...")
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Using the Printer Status Window
The functionality of the Printer Status Window is the same on both Windows 98/Me
and Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003.
Refer to the online help for more details on using the Printer Status Window.
■Menu Bar
[Job] Menu Used to pause, resume and cancel print jobs. If a job is paused for
some reason, you can resume the job by selecting [Resolve Error].
The buttons appears grayed out if you do not have access
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Using the Printer Status Window
The functionality of the Printer Status Window is the same on both Windows 98/Me
and Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003.
Refer to the online help for more details on using the Printer Status Window.
■Menu Bar
[Job] Menu Used to pause, resume and cancel print jobs. If a job is paused for
some reason, you can resume the job by selecting [Resolve Error].
The buttons appears grayed out if you do not have access
permissions to the...")
Using the Printing Functions4-52 Printing a Document 4 Editing Print Jobs PageComposer allows you to combine 2 or more print jobs into a single job for printing, or modify the printer settings of combined jobs for printing. You can also edit jobs from different applications and preview print jobs. Make sure that any one of the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], or [Quality] sheet is displayed in the [Document Properties] dialog box, then perform the following procedure: 1Set the [Output Method] to [Edit and Preview]. 2The message that the output method is going to be switched to the [Edit and Preview] mode is displayed. Click [OK].
Using the Printing Functions4-53 Printing a Document 4 3Specify the printing preferences in each sheet, then click [OK]. The [Print] dialog box reappears. 4Click [OK]. Click on the [Print] button depending on the application software that you are using. The [Canon PageComposer] dialog box is displayed and the job is displayed on a list. 5Repeat Step 1 to 4 for each of the jobs that you want to edit. 6In the [Canon PageComposer] dialog box, you can edit the jobs in the list. NOTE •For details on adjusting settings in the [Canon PageComposer] dialog box, refer to the Canon PageComposer online help. •If you select [Edit and Preview] mode in the [Printer Properties] dialog box and select [] (Lock), the [Canon PageComposer] dialog box will appear every time you print.
Using the Printing Functions4-54 Printing a Document 4 Viewing Printer Settings/Restoring the Default Settings You can view a summary of the printing preferences specified in the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], [Quality], and [Configuration]/[Device Settings] sheets, or restore the settings to their default values. Make sure that any one of the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source] and [Quality] sheets is displayed, then perform the following procedure. NOTE A preview is displayed on each sheet. You can use the preview to verify the printed image. Viewing Printer Settings 1Click [View Settings]. The [View Settings] dialog box is displayed.
Using the Printing Functions4-55 Printing a Document 4 You can click on the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], [Quality], or [Configuration]/[Device Settings] tabs to view a list of printing preferences for each sheet. 2Click [OK]. The previous sheet reappears. Restoring the Default Settings Click [Restore Defaults] to restore the printer settings to their default values. The [Restore Defaults] button only restores to default the settings that are displayed on the same sheet or dialog box as the button. The settings in the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], [Quality] and [Configuration]/[Device Settings] sheets cannot be restored all at once to the default settings.
Printer Status Window4-56 Printing a Document 4 Printer Status Window The Printer Status Window shows status information about the LBP2900/2900i (such as operating status and job information) using messages, animations, sounds, and icons. NOTE In order to use the sounds, your computer must be equipped with a PCM synthesizer, and have the driver for the PCM synthesizer installed.
Printer Status Window4-57 Printing a Document 4 Using the Printer Status Window The functionality of the Printer Status Window is the same on both Windows 98/Me and Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003. Refer to the online help for more details on using the Printer Status Window. ■Menu Bar [Job] Menu Used to pause, resume and cancel print jobs. If a job is paused for some reason, you can resume the job by selecting [Resolve Error]. The buttons appears grayed out if you do not have access permissions to the current print job. [Options] Menu Allows you to change the preferences for the Printer Status Window, and clean the fixing rollers on the printer. [Help] Menu Displays the online help. Menu Bar Icon Message Area Animation Area Status Bar ■ [Current Print Job] Tab■ [My Job Operation] TabRefresh Button Message Area (Auxiliary) Resolve Error Button Job Information Area [Pause Job] Button Job Information Area Job Operation Buttons Progress Bar Job Status Message Area
Printer Status Window4-58 Printing a Document 4 ■Other Functions Icon Displays an icon representing the current printer status. Message Area Displays the current printer status using a short message. Message Area (Auxiliary) Displays additional information when an error occurs, etc. Animation Area Displays a graphical representation of the current printer status. The background color is normally blue, but changes to orange when the printer requires some kind of attention, and to red during a warning. Refresh Button Obtains the current printer status and refreshes the Printer Status Window display. Resolve Error Button Allows you to resume a job when the job is paused for some reason. [Current Print Job] Tab Progress Bar: Indicates the progress of the current job by showing the number of pages printed and changing the background color. [Pause Job] Button: Pauses the job temporarily. Job Information Area: Displays the document name, user name, and computer name for the job. [My Job Operation] Tab Job Status Message Area: Displays a message about the status of the job. Job Operation Buttons: Used to pause, resume and cancel print jobs. The buttons appears grayed out if you do not have access permissions to the current print job. Job Information Area: Displays the [Document Name], [User Name], [Computer Name], and status of the job. Status Bar Indicates how the printer is connected (Local or Network). Descriptions of each of the menu items are displayed here as you navigate through the menus.
Printer Status Window4-59 Printing a Document 4 Displaying the Printer Status Window The Printer Status Window can be opened in the following two ways. •Click [ ] (Display Printer Status Window) in locations such as the [Page Setup] sheet in the [Printer Properties] dialog box. •Check the [Show Icon in the Taskbar] box in the [Configuration]/[Device Settings] sheet in the [Printer Properties] dialog box. A Printer Status Window icon is then shown in the Windows Taskbar, and you can click on this icon, then click [Canon LBP2900] to open the window.
Printer Status Window4-60 Printing a Document 4 The Printer Status Window is automatically displayed during printing and if an error occurs. If [Display Printer Status Window] is not set to [When Starting Printing] in the [Preferences] of the [Options] menu in the Printer Status Window, the Printer Status Window will not be displayed during printing. (See Setting Preferences, on p. 4-60.) The Options Menu This menu allows you to change the preferences for the Printer Status Window and clean the fixing rollers on the printer. Setting Preferences The Preferences menu item allows you to display the Printer Status Window automatically, specify the sound settings, and make the Printer Status Window monitor the printer status. ■[Display Printer Status Window] Group •When Starting Printing (Default Value) The Printer Status Window appears automatically each time printing starts. •Only when Errors Occur The Printer Status Window appears automatically only when an error occurs during printing. •Not Display Automatically The Printer Status Window will not automatically appear, even if printing starts or an error occurs. •Always Display on Top The Printer Status Window is always on top of all the other windows on the desktop. ■[Monitor Printer Status] Group •Only while Displaying Printer Status Window (Default Value) The Printer Status Window monitors the printer status only while it is displayed. •Only while Printing The Printer Status Window only monitors the printer status during printing. •Always The Printer Status Window always monitors the printer status. ■[Tone Settings] Group •Enabled All (Default Value) A sound is played whenever a message is displayed. •Enable only when Error Occurs A sound is played only when an error occurs. •Disabled No sounds are played.
Printer Status Window4-61 Printing a Document 4 1Select [Preferences] from the [Options] menu. The [Preferences] dialog box is displayed. 2Confirm the settings, then click [OK]. NOTE For detailed information on using the Printer Status Window, refer to the online help.