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. 
•Do not place the cord near any heating appliance. This can melt the cord 
insulation, causing fires or electrical shock.
•Do not plug in or unplug the electrical cord if your hands are wet. Doing so may 
cause an electrical shock.
•Do not connect an excessive number of appliances to a single outlet. Doing so 
may cause fire or electrical shock.
•Do not coil or tie knots in the electrical cord. Doing so may cause fire or 
electrical shock.
•Make sure the plug is fully inserted into the power outlet. If the plug is not fully 
inserted, fire and electrical shock may result.
•Do not use any electrical cables other than the supplied cord. Doing so may 
cause fire or electrical shock.
•In principle, you should not connect the printer using an extension cord or 
connect too many appliances to a single power outlet. However, if there is no 
choice but to use an extension cord or connect multiple appliances to a single 
power outlet, it is the responsibility of the user to take care of the following 
cautions. If these cautions are not followed correctly, a fire or electrical shock 
may result.
-Do not connect one extension cord to another.
-Make sure that the voltage of the power plug matches the voltage on the rating 
label (attached to the back of the printer) when you use the printer.
-Use an extension cord that can carry an electrical current greater than the 
value indicated on the rating label (attached to the back of the printer).
-When you use an extension cord, untie the cord binding, and insert the power 
plug completely into the extension cord outlet to ensure a firm connection 
between the power cord and the extension cord.
-Periodically check that the extension cord is not overheated. 
						

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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 power plug, make sure there are no objects around 
the power plug. Do not pull out the power plug in an emergency.
IMPORTANT
•Do not plug the power cord into the auxiliary outlet on a computer.
•One AC power outlet should be used exclusively for the printer.
•Do not connect this printer to an uninterruptible power supply. The printer may 
malfunction when a power outage occurs, and there is a risk of damaging the printer.
1Make sure that the power switch of the printer is turned off.
The printer is off when the   side of the power switch is pressed in.
2Plug the supplied power cord securely into the power socket. 
						

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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 metal 
parts of the connector. Doing so may cause an electrical shock.
•Do not pull out the USB cable while the computer or printer are turned on. Doing 
so may damage the printer.
IMPORTANT
This printer uses bidirectional communication. Operation of the printer when connected 
via unidirectional communication equipment has not been tested. As a result, Canon 
cannot guarantee printer operation when the printer is connected using unidirectional 
print servers, USB hubs and switching devices.
NOTE
•The USB interface of the printer depends on the OS of the computer it is connected to as 
follows. For further details, please inquire at the store where you purchased the printer.
-Windows 98/Me: USB Full-Speed (USB1.1 equivalent)
-Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed/USB Full-Speed (USB1.1 
equivalent)
•When you connect this printer to a computer via a USB cable, use a computer where the 
USB port has been guaranteed to operate correctly by the manufacturer.
•A USB cable is supplied with this printer only within countries and regions of Asia. In 
other countries and regions, prepare according to the specifications of your computer.
1Make sure that the computer and printer are turned off at the 
power. 
						

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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 printer on again immediately after turning the printer off. If you want to 
turn the printer on again after turning it off, wait at least 10 seconds after turning the 
printer off before turning it on again.
•Refer to Troubleshooting, on p. 6-1 if the printer does not operate properly, or an error 
message appears in the Printer Status Window.
•When you turn the printer on for the first time after installing it, a single sheet of white 
paper may be ejected from the printer. This is not a malfunction.
1Press the   side of the power switch to turn the printer on. 
						

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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 data in the printers memory is erased. 
If you need the print data, wait for the printer to finish printing before turning the power 
off.
•Do not turn the printer off under any of the following circumstances:
-While printing
-While running a self-diagnostic test immediately after turning the printer on
1Press the   side of the power switch to turn the printer off.
IMPORTANT
When the   side of the power switch is pressed in, the power consumption of the 
printer is 0 W.
Light On 
						

							CHAPTER
2-1
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Paper You Cannot Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Storing Blank Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Storing Printed Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Paper Sources  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Paper Source Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Paper Source Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Paper Output  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Output Tray Types  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Output Tray Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Printing on Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Label Paper, and Transparencies. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Loading the Paper  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Selecting Printer Driver Settings and Printing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22
Printing on Index Card  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Loading Index Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26
Selecting Printer Driver Settings and Printing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29
Printing on Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Loading Envelopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-33
Selecting Printer Driver Settings and Printing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40
Printing on Custom Paper Sizes (Non-Standard Sizes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
Loading Custom Paper Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-44
Selecting Printer Driver Settings and Printing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-53