Canon Lbp 3460 User Guide

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CASSETTE1 SIZE
A4*, LTR, LGL, EXEC, MIXED SIZES, CUSTOM SIZE, CUSTOM SIZER, A5, B5
Specifies the size of the paper loaded in the paper cassette in the printer unit 
(Cassette 1).
IMPORTANT
When you change the orientation of the custom size paper loaded in the paper 
cassette frequently, it is convenient if CASSETTE1 SIZE is set to MIXED SIZES. 
When CASSETTE1 SIZE is set to MIXED SIZES, you do not need to specify the 
setting for CASSETTE1 SIZE each time you change the paper orientation. 
However, observe the following when specifying MIXED SIZES.
-Make sure that the size of the paper loaded in the paper cassette matches the 
paper size specified in the printer driver before printing. If they do not match, the 
printer may stop printing, displaying the message , or a 
paper jam may occur. Be sure to check if the paper size specified in the printer 
driver matches the size of the paper loaded in the paper cassette before using the 
printer. However, if SPECIAL MODE J (See p. 5-36) is set to ON, the printer prints 
without checking the paper size even when the paper size specified in the printer 
driver and the size of the paper loaded in the paper cassette do not match.
-W hen printing from UFR II Printer Driver, you can load paper either in portrait or 
landscape orientation. However, when printing custom size paper of its long 
edges 215.9 mm or less, load the paper in landscape orientation. When you are 
not using UFR II Printer Driver, load the paper in portrait orientation.
NOTE
•Select CUSTOM SIZE or CUSTOM SIZER when you want to specify custom size 
paper using application and print it. If a message that prompts you to change the 
size of the paper appears during printing, press [Online] to clear the error before 
printing again.
•Y ou can obtain the same result by specifying the setting for CASSETTE1 SIZE in 
the SELECT FEEDER menu.
CASSETTE2 SIZE
A4*, LTR, LGL, EXEC, MIXED SIZES, CUSTOM SIZE, CUSTOM SIZER, A5, B5
Specifies the size of the paper loaded in the paper cassette of the paper feeder 
(Cassette 2).
IMPORTANT
When you change the orientation of the custom size paper loaded in the paper 
cassette frequently, it is convenient if CASSETTE2 SIZE is set to MIXED SIZES. 
When CASSETTE2 SIZE is set to MIXED SIZES, you do not need to specify the 
setting for CASSETTE2 SIZE each time you change the paper orientation. 
However, observe the following when specifying MIXED SIZES.
 
						

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-Make sure that the size of the paper loaded in the paper cassette matches the 
paper size specified in the printer driver before printing. If they do not match, the 
printer may stop printing, displaying the message , or a 
paper jam may occur. Be sure to check if the paper size specified in the printer 
driver matches the size of the paper loaded in the paper cassette before using the 
printer. However, if SPECIAL MODE J (See p. 5-36) is set to ON, the printer prints 
without checking the paper size even when the paper size specified in the printer 
driver and the size of the paper loaded in the paper cassette do not match.
- When printing from UFR II Printer Driver, you can load paper either in portrait or 
landscape orientation. However, when printing custom size paper of its long 
edges 215.9 mm or less, load the paper in landscape orientation. When you are 
not using UFR II Printer Driver, load the paper in portrait orientation.
NOTE
•Select CUSTOM SIZE or CUSTOM SIZER when you want to specify custom size 
paper using application and print it. If a message that prompts you to change the 
size of the paper appears during printing, press [Online] to clear the error before 
printing again.
•You can obtain the same result by specifying the setting for CASSETTE2 SIZE in 
the SELECT FEEDER menu.
•This option is displayed only when the optional paper feeder is installed.
STD PAPER SIZE
A4*, LTR, LGL, EXEC, ENV. ISO-C5, ENV. COM10, ENV. MONARCH, ENV. DL, 
ENV. ISO-B5, A5, B5
Specifies a standard paper size for when the printer cannot determine the size of 
the paper to process, such as when using paper that you cannot specify its size in 
an application.
IMPORTANT
When printing from Windows or Macintosh, specify the paper size in the printer 
driver. When you want to print from a computer in which an operating system such 
as MS-DOS and UNIX is used and cannot specify the paper size, specify the size 
in this item.
TRAY PRIORITY
OFF*, ON
Specifies whether the printer should detect the paper source in order starting with 
the multi-purpose tray when AUTO is specified in the SELECT FEEDER menu.
If OFF is specified, the printer detects if the size of the paper in a paper source 
matches the paper size of the received data in the following order.
Cassette 1  ➞ Cassette 2 * 
1➞ Multi-purpose Tray
 
						

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If ON is specified, the printer detects if the size of the paper in a paper source 
matches the paper size of the received data in the following order starting with the 
multi-purpose tray.
Multi-purpose Tray  ➞ Cassette 1  ➞ Cassette 2 * 
1
*1: Only when the optional paper feeder is installed
NOTE
•If INVLDPAPER TRAY (See the next item) is set to ON, the setting for this item is 
ignored, and the printer detects the paper source starting with the paper cassette. 
When paper that is the same size as the paper size of the received data is not 
loaded in the selected paper source, the printer feeds paper from the multi-purpose 
tray.
•Specify the setting for automatic paper selection in PAPER SOURCE (See p. 5-48) 
in the SELECT FEEDER menu.
•This item is effective only when PAPER SOURCE in the SELECT FEEDER menu 
is set to AUTO.
•Even if ON is specified for this item, the printer does not feed paper from the 
multi-purpose tray when the size of the paper in the multi-purpose tray is different 
from the paper size of the received data. However, if INVLDPAPER TRAY (See the 
next item) is set to ON, a message that prompts you to replace the paper in the 
m ulti-purpose tray appears when the paper that is the same size as the paper size 
of the received data is not loaded in the selected paper source.
•Even if ON is specified for this item, depending on the received data, paper may be 
f ed not from the multi-purpose tray but from the paper cassette when the Paper 
Source indicator for the paper cassette for the paper size of the received data is on.
INVLDPAPER TRAY
OFF*, ON
Specifies what the printer does when paper that is the same size as the paper 
size of the received data is not loaded in the selected paper source.
If OFF is specified, a message that prompts you to replace the paper in the paper 
cassette appears, and the printer stops printing.
If ON is specified, the printer feeds paper from the multi-purpose tray. If the size of 
the paper loaded in the multi-purpose tray is different from the paper size of the 
received data, a message that prompts you to replace the paper in the 
mu lti-purpose tray appears, and the printer stops printing. When no paper is 
loaded in the multi-purpose tray, or the multi-purpose tray runs out of paper, a 
message that informs you of the trays paper-out condition appears, and the 
printer stops printing.
NOTE
If ON is specified for this item, the settings for TRAY in AUTO SELECTION (See the 
next item) and TRAY PRIORITY (See the previous item) are ignored, and the 
printer feeds paper from the multi-purpose tray when paper that is the same size as 
the paper size of the received data is not loaded in the selected paper source.
 
						

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AUTO  SELECTION
TRAY..................................... ON*, OFF
CASSETTE 1 ........................ ON*, OFF
CASSETTE 2*1..................... ON*, OFF
*1 CASSETTE 2 is displayed only when the optional paper feeder is installed.
Specifies the paper source to be automatically selected when the autom\
atic paper 
selection is specified in the SELECT FEEDER menu. Specify the setting for the 
mu lti-purpose tray and paper cassette individually.
If ON is specified, the printer selects the respective paper source as the paper 
source to be automatically selected. If OFF is specified, the printer does not select 
the respective paper source as the paper source to be automatically selected.
NOTE
•If INVLDPAPER TRAY (See the previous item) is set to ON, the setting for TRAY in 
this item is ignored, and the printer feeds paper from the multi-purpose tray when 
paper that is the same size as the paper size of the received data is not loaded in 
the selected paper source.
•Specify the setting for automatic paper selection in PAPER SOURCE (See p. 5-48) 
in the SELECT FEEDER menu.
STD PAPER TYPE
PLAIN PAPER*, PLAIN PAPER L, HEAVY PAPER 1, HEAVY PAPER 2, 
TRANSPARENCIES, ENVELOPE
Specifies the default paper type. This printer internally applies the optimum print 
mode for the paper type specified in this item.
Each print mode supports the following paper types.
•PLAIN PAPER L:  Specify when the paper curls excessively on printing plain  paper (64 - 80 g/m2) with STD PAPER TYPE set to PLAIN 
P APER.
•PLAIN PAPER: Plain Paper (64 - 80 g/m2), Labels
•HEAVY PAPER 1: Heavy Paper (90 - 163 g/m2)
•HEAVY PAPER 2: Heavy Paper (199 g/m2)
•ENVELOPE: Envelopes
•TRANSPARENCIES: Transparencies
IMPORTANT
When printing from Windows or Macintosh, specify the paper type in the printer 
driver. When you want to print from a computer in which an operating system such 
as MS-DOS and UNIX is used and cannot specify the paper type, specify the paper 
type in this item.
 
						

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2-SIDED PRINT.
OFF*, ON
Specifies whether the printer should print on one side or both sides of the paper.
If ON is specified, the printer prints on both sides of the paper.
IMPORTANT
When printing from Windows or Macintosh, specify 2-sided printing in the printer 
driver. When you want to print from a computer in which an operating system such 
as MS-DOS and UNIX is used and cannot specify 2-sided printing, specify the 
setting in this item.
NOTE
•You can perform automatic 2-sided printing only on plain paper (64 to 80 g/m2) and 
heavy paper (90 to 120 g/m2) at sizes of A4, Legal, and Letter. For more details, 
see Paper Requirements, on p. 3-2.
•When performing automatic 2-sided printing on paper with a logo, load the paper 
as the following.
-W hen printing from the paper cassette, load the paper with the printing side of the 
first page facing up.
-W hen printing from the multi-purpose tray, load the paper with the printing side of 
the first page facing down.
•Y ou can obtain the same result by setting 2-SIDED PRINT. in the SELECT 
FEEDER menu.
 
						

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LAYOUT MENU Options
COPIES
1 to 9999; 1*
Specifies the number of copies to be printed.
The printer prints the specified number of  copies.
OFFSET Y/OFFSET  X
-50.0 to 50.0; 0.0* (mm)
Adjusts the printing position in the vertical direction (Y) or the horizontal direction 
(X) by the specified value.
The printing position changes as follows according to the increase and decrease 
of the specified value.
OFFSET Y: As the value increases, the gutter width in the Y direction increases.
As the value decreases, the gutter width in the Y direction 
decreases.
OFFSET X: As the value increases, the gutter width in the X direction  increases.
As the value decreases, the gutter width in the X direction 
decreases.
IMPORTANT
If any part of the print image lies outside the printable area after adjusting the 
printing position, the part will be missing in the print result.
NOTE
Each time you press [ ], the value increases in 0.5 mm increments, and each 
time you press [ ], the value decreases in 0.5 mm increments. If you keep 
holding down [ ] or [ ], the speed of the value changing is increased.
YXDEFABC
ABC
Range adjusted by OFFSET X
Front Back Front
+ direction
Back
YX
DEFRange adjusted 
by OFFSET Y
Adjust using 
OFFSET X 
and OFFSET Y
+ directionOriginal margin
 
						

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BIND.LOCATION
LONG EDGE*, SHORT EDGE
Specifies which edge of the paper, the long edge or short edge, is to be bound. 
When you want to bind paper on which 2-sided printing is performed, the printer 
adjusts the binding location automatically according to the paper surface.
Specify the binding location (top/bottom/left/right) and its width in GUTTER (See 
the next item).
If LONG EDGE is specified, the binding location is created on the long\
 edge of the 
paper.
If SHORT EDGE is specified, the binding location is created on the short edge of 
the paper.
NOTE
You cannot create a gutter only by specifying this item. A gutter can be created only 
after specifying this item in combination with the setting for GUTTER.
Gutter
Front Back
Gutter
Front Back
2-sided printing in  portrait orientation 2-sided printing in 
landscape orientation
DEF
ABC ABCDEF
GutterGutter
Front Front Back
Back
DEF
ABC ABC
DEF
Gutter
Gutter
2-sided printing in 
portrait orientation 2-sided printing in 
landscape orientation
GutterGutter
 
						

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GUTTER
-50.0 to 50.0; 0.0* (mm)
Specifies the gutter width for printing with the binding location created. A gutter is 
created with the image shifted by the specified value. You can shift the image in 
the + direction with a positive value and in the – direction with a negative value.
Specify on which edge of the paper, the long edge or short edge, the gutter is to 
be created in BIND.LOCATION (See the previous item). On which edge (top/
bottom/left/right) of the paper the gutter is created depends on the setting for 
BIND.LOCATION and which value + or - is specified for this item.
IMPORTANT
If any part of the print image lies outside the printable area after creating a gutter, 
the part will be missing in the print result.
NOTE
•Each time you press [ ], the value increases in 0.5 mm increments, and each 
time you press [ ], the value decreases in 0.5 mm increments. If you keep 
holding down [ ] or [ ], the speed of the value changing is increased.
•If the settings for OFFSET Y and OFFSET X are specified at the same time as the 
setting for this item is specified, the settings for OFFSET Y and OFFSET X are 
processed first, and then the setting for this item is processed.
+ direction- direction
[0 mm]
Gutter
CenterCenter Center
Gutter
 
						

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ALT.METHOD
ON*, OFF
Specifies the printing side of the last page on a job with odd number of pages 
when 2-SIDED PRINT. (See p. 5-22) is set to ON.
The printing side of the last page varies depending on the setting for this item or 
paper source as the following.
•When printing from the paper cassette
If ON is specified, the printer prints on the underside of the loaded paper.
If OFF is specified, the printer prints on the upper side of the loaded paper.
●Settings for BIND.LOCATION and GUTTER
Specify BIND.LOCATION and GUTTER referring to the following finishing 
image.
Specify whether you print in portrait orientation or landscape orientation in an 
application.
BIND.LOCATION : LONG EDGE
GUTTER : + directionABC
BIND.LOCATION : LONG EDGE
GUTTER : - direction
BIND.LOCATION : SHORT EDGE
GUTTER : + direction
BIND.LOCATION : SHORT EDGE
GUTTER : - direction
Binding location for when using 
paper in portrait orientation Binding location for when using 
paper in landscape orientation
ABC
ABC
ABC
DEF
DEF
DEF
DEF
ABCDE
ABCDE
ABCDE
ABCDE
FGHIJK
FGHIJK
FGHIJK
FGHIJK
Front
(2-sided printing)Back Front
(2-sided printing)Back
 
						

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•
When printing from the multi-purpose tray
If ON is specified, the printer prints on the upper side of the loaded paper.
If OFF is specified, the printer prints on the underside of the loaded paper.
Specify OFF for this item when you want to match the setting of the orientation or 
printing side for the last page with those for its previous page, such as when you 
w ant to print previously printed paper etc. whose printing orientation or printing 
side is fixed.
NOTE
The setting is effective only when 2-SIDED PRINT. is set to ON.
QUALITY MENU Options
IMGE REFINEMENT
ON*, OFF
Specifies whether the printer should use Image Refinement that enables to print 
jagged outlines of text or graphics smoothly.
If ON is specified, the printer prints using Image Refinement.
If OFF is specified, the printer prints without using Image Refinement.
NOTE
•The effect of Image Refinement varies depending on the pattern of text or graphics 
(diagrams, charts, graphs, etc).
•If GRADATION LEVEL (See the next item) is set to HIGH, the setting for this item is 
ignored, and the printer prints in the same way as when OFF is specified.
GRADATION LEVEL
STANDARD*, HIGH
Specifies the gradation level for data.
STANDARD is suitable to print thin lines or data of low resolution.
HIGH is suitable to print data of high resolution with complex gradations, such as 
photographs and graded images. You print data more clearly than when 
STANDARD is specified.
NOTE
If this item is set to HIGH, the setting for IMGE REFINEMENT (See the previous 
item) is ignored even if ON is specified for it, and the printer prints in the same way 
as when OFF is specified.