Canon Lbp 3000 User Guide

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IMPORTANT
The area around the output tray becomes very hot during printing and directly after 
printing. When you are collecting paper from the output tray or clearing a paper jam, be 
careful not to touch the area around the output tray.
NOTE
The output tray can hold up to approximately 100 sheets of plain paper (64 g/m2). The 
paper capacity varies depending on the paper type and paper size. Refer to Output Tray 
Capacities, on p. 2-13 for more details....

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Output Tray Capacities
*Actual paper capacities vary depending on the environment where the printer is installed and the type and size of the 
paper you are using.
Paper TypeOutput Tray*
Plain Paper (64 g/m
2)Approx. 100 sheets
Heavy Paper (128 g/m
2)Approx. 30 sheets
Transparency Approx. 10 sheets
Label Paper Approx. 10 sheets
Index Card Approx. 10 sheets
Envelope Approx. 10 sheets
 

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Printing on Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Label Paper, and 
Transparencies
This section described how to print on plain paper, heavy paper, label paper and 
transparencies.
Refer to Printing on Custom Paper Sizes (Non-Standard Sizes), on p. 2-45 for 
details about printing on custom paper sizes.
Loading the Paper
Paper can be loaded into either the multi-purpose tray or the manual feed tray. If 
you are...

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Loading Paper into the Multi-Purpose Tray
Use the following procedure to load paper into the multi-purpose tray.
Always load paper lengthways into the multi-purpose tray.
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...

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2Push the side paper guides out a little wider than the actual 
width of the paper.
3Before loading transparencies or labels, fan them in small 
batches and align the edges.
CAUTION
Be careful not to cut your hands with the edges of transparencies or label 
paper.
IMPORTANT
•Make sure you thoroughly fan through transparencies and label paper before 
loading them. If you do not sufficiently fan the...

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4Gently 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 of paper that can be loaded in the multi-purpose tray is as 
follows. Check that there is sufficient clear space between the...

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•If the rear edge of the paper stack is not properly aligned, it may result in misfeeds 
or paper jams.
•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.
5Slide the paper guides to fit both sides of...

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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.
6Adjust the rear paper guide to match the paper a, and close 
the tray cover 
b.
IMPORTANT
If you run out of paper and then refill the paper tray, the Paper Indicator will flash. 
Press the   (Paper Key) to resume...

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Loading Paper into the Manual Feed Tray
Use the following procedure to load paper into the manual feed tray.
Always load paper lengthways into the manual feed tray.
IMPORTANT
•You can only load a single sheet of paper in the manual feed tray.
•You cannot print from the manual feed tray if the printer settings are set to multiple copies 
or multiple pages. If you start a print job set for multiple...

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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 corners, flatten it out before loading.
Paper Limit Guide