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Power Supply
WARNING
•Do not damage or modify the power cord. Also, do not place heavy objects on the 
power cord, or pull on or excessively bend it, as this could cause electrical damage 
and result in a fire or electrical shock.
•Keep the power cord away from a heat source; failure to do this may cause the power 
cord coating to melt, resulting in a fire or electrical shock.
•Do not plug or unplug the power plug with wet hands, as this may result in electrical 
shock.
•Do not plug the power cord to a multiplug power strip, as this may cause a fire or 
electrical shock.
•Do not bundle up or tie the power cord in a knot, as this may result in a fire or 
electrical shock.
•Insert the power plug completely into the AC power outlet, as failure to do so may 
result in a fire or electrical shock.
•Do not use power cords other than the power cord provided, as this may result in a 
fire or electrical shock.
•As a general rule, do not use extension cords or plug extension cords to a multiple 
power strip. If extension cords must be used or plugged to a multiple power strip, 
however, use them observing the following points on users own authority. If you use 
e xtension cords improperly, this may result in a fire or electrical shock.
- Do not connect one extension cord to another.
- Make sure that the voltage of the power plug is the one indicated in the rating label 
(attached on the back of the printer) when you use the printer.
- Use an extension cord that allows the current value greater than the necessary one 
indicated in the rating label (attached on the back of the printer).
-W hen 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.
-P eriodically check that the extension cord is not overheated.
CAUTION
•Do not use power supplies with voltages other than those specified herein, as this 
may result in a fire or electrical shock.
•Always grasp the plug when unplugging the power cord. Pulling on the power cord 
may expose or snap the core wire, or otherwise damage the power cord. If the power 
cord is damaged, this could cause current to leak, resulting in a fire or electrical 
shock.
•Leave sufficient space around the power plug so that it can be unplugged easily. If 
objects are placed around the power plug, you will be unable to unplug it in an 
emergency.
 
						

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Handling
WARNING
•Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. There are high-temperature and 
high-voltage components inside the printer which may result in a fire or electrical 
shock.
•Electrical equipment can be hazardous if not used properly. To avoid injury, do not 
allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not let them 
touch any electrical contacts or gears that are exposed.
•If the printer makes strange noises, or emits smoke, heat or unusual smells, 
immediately turn OFF the printer and computer, and disconnect the USB cable if it is 
connected. Then, unplug the power plug from the AC power outlet and contact your 
local authorized Canon dealer. Otherwise, this may result in a fire or electrical shock.
•Do not use highly flammable sprays near the printer. If gas from these sprays comes 
into contact with the electrical components inside the printer, it may result in a fire or 
electrical shock.
•Always turn OFF the printer and computer, and disconnect the interface cables when 
moving the printer. Otherwise, the power cord or interface cables may be damaged, 
resulting in a fire or electrical shock.
•Do not drop paper clips, staples, or other metal objects inside the printer. Also, do 
not spill water, liquids, or flammable substances (alcohol, benzene, paint thinner, 
etc.) inside the printer. If these items come into contact with a high-voltage area 
inside the printer, this may result in a fire or electrical shock. If these items are 
dropped or slipped inside the printer, immediately turn OFF the printer and computer, 
and disconnect the USB cable if it is connected. Then, unplug the power plug from 
the AC power outlet and contact your local authorized Canon dealer.
•When plugging or unplugging the USB cable when the power plug is plugged in an 
AC  power outlet, do not touch the metal part of the connector, as this may result in 
electrical shock.
CAUTION
•Do not place heavy objects on the printer, as they may tip over or fall resulting in 
personal injury.
•Be careful when handling the main board and RAM. Touching the edges or a sharp 
portion of the main board and RAM may result in personal injury.
•T urn OFF the power switch for safety when the printer will not be used for a long 
period of time such as overnight. Also, turn OFF the power switch on the right of the 
printer and unplug the power plug for safety when the printer will not be used for an 
e xtended period of time such as during consecutive holidays.
•K eep your hands or clothing away from the roller in the output area. Even if the 
printer is not printing, sudden rotation of the roller may catch your hands or clothing, 
resulting in personal injury.
•The laser beam can be harmful to human bodies. Since radiation emitted inside the 
printer is completely confined within protective housings and external covers, the 
laser beam cannot escape from the printer during any phase of user operation. Read 
the following remarks and instructions for safety.
 
						

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ever open covers other than those instructed in this manual.
- Do not remove the caution label attached to the cover of the laser scanner unit.
-I f the laser beam escapes from the printer, exposure may cause serious damage to 
y our eyes.
 
Maintenance and Inspections
W ARNING
•When cleaning the printer, turn OFF the printer and computer, remove the USB cable, 
and then unplug the power plug. Failure to observe these steps may result in a fire or 
electrical shock.
•Unplug the power plug from the AC power outlet regularly, and clean the area around 
the base of the power plugs metal pins and the AC power outlet with a dry cloth to 
ensure that all dust and grime is removed. If the power plug is plugged for a long 
period of time in a damp, dusty, or smoky location, dust can build up around the 
power plug and become damp. This may cause a short circuit and result in a fire.
•Clean the printer using a slightly dampened cloth with water or a mild detergent 
diluted with water. Do not use alcohol, benzene, paint thinner, or other flammable 
substances. If flammable substances come into contact with electrical parts inside 
the printer, it may result in a fire or electrical shock.
•There are some areas inside the printer which are subject to high-voltages. When 
removing jammed paper or when inspecting the inside of the printer, do not allow 
necklaces, bracelets, or other metal objects to touch the inside of the printer, as this 
may result in burns or electrical shock.
•Do not throw a used toner cartridge into open flames, as this may cause the toner 
remaining inside the cartridge to ignite, resulting in burns or a fire.
CAUTION
•Never attempt to service this printer yourself, except as explained in this manual. 
There are no user serviceable parts inside the printer. Adjust only those controls that 
are covered in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment could result in 
personal injury and/or damage requiring extensive repair that may not be covered 
under your Limited Warranty.
 
						

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•The fixing unit and its surroundings inside the printer become hot during use. When 
removing jammed paper or when inspecting the inside of the printer, do not touch the 
fixing unit and its surroundings, as doing so may result in burns or electrical shock.
•When removing jammed paper or replacing a toner cartridge, take care not to allow 
the toner to come into contact with your hands or clothing, as this will dirty your 
hands or clothing. If they become dirty, wash them immediately with cold water. 
Washing with warm water will set the toner and make it impossible to remove the 
toner stains.
•When removing paper jammed inside the printer, remove the jammed paper gently to 
prevent the toner on the paper from scattering and getting into your eyes or mouth. If 
the toner gets into your eyes or mouth, wash them immediately with cold water and 
immediately consult a physician.
•When loading paper or removing jammed paper, take care not to cut your hands with 
the edges of the paper.
•When removing a used toner cartridge from the toner cartridge slot, remove the 
cartridge carefully to prevent the toner from scattering and getting into your eyes or 
mouth. If the toner gets into your eyes or mouth, wash them immediately with cold 
water and immediately consult a physician.
 
Consumables
W ARNING
•Do not throw a used toner cartridge into open flames, as this may cause toner 
remaining inside the cartridge to ignite and result in burns or a fire.
•Do not store a toner cartridge or copy paper in places exposed to open flames, as 
this may cause the toner or paper to ignite and result in burns or a fire.
CAUTION
Keep toner cartridges and other consumables out of the reach of small children. If 
these items are ingested, consult a physician immediately.
 
Others
W ARNING
The toner cartridge generates a low level magnetic field. If you use a cardiac 
pacemaker and feel abnormalities, please move away from the toner cartridge and 
consult your physician immediately.
 
						

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1Before You Start
This chapter describes the major features and basic functions of this printer.Features and Benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Parts and Their Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Features and Benefits
Features and Benefits
This chapter describes the major features.
 
Standard Features
■High-speed Printing
By mounting a newly-developed high-speed controller on the 33ppm high-speed engine, 
LBP3460 achieves super high-speed data processing. By improving the TypeWing 
function that enables a quick start due to the adoption of On-demand Fixing System and 
high-speed output of the TrueType fonts, LBP3460 has increased the printing speed on 
fast printing and multiple page printing as well as copy mode printing that achieves fine 
high-speed printing.
On-demand Fixing System is the Canon-developed technology which enables 
instantaneous heating of the fusing heater only prior to printing.
■ Superior Print Quality
High resolution printing at 600 dpi (dots per inch) is further enhanced by Automatic Image 
Refinement to smooth jagged edges in addition to using super fine to\
ner.
Combined, these will ensure superior reproduction quality of text and graphics.
■Software Compatibility and Language Switching
The printer supports Hewlett-Packards PCL 5e PCL 6 printer languages, which enables 
the printer to work with a wide variety of software applications supporting PCL. This 
printer also supports UFR II. UFR II, a printing system compatible with the latest operating 
systems, distributes the printing process to a computer and printer, achieving a 
high-speed print output. Also, a high-speed print output is enabled without expanding the 
printer memory.
■Paper Handling
In addition to the standard multi-purpose tray and universal cassette, optional 500-sheet 
paper feeders are available, enabling the continuous automatic feeding of up to 850 
sheets of paper of 3 different sizes (When paper that weighs 64 g/m 
2 is used).
Moreover, by installing the duplex unit as standard, you can perform automatic 2-sided 
printing on the paper loaded in the multi-purpose tray or a paper cassette. By doing so, 
y ou can save paper and make the file space more efficient.
 
						

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Features and Benefits
■Energy Saving
The on-demand fusing technology of the printer provides improved energy efficiency.
Because of this power saving feature, the printer meets the guidelines for the International 
Energy Star Program.
■Reducing Toner  Consumption
To save toner, you can select toner save to print rough drafts using less toner. The printed 
page is much lighter, similar to the toner save mode found on many dot matrix printers.
■ Interface Features
The printer uses a USB port that supports Microsoft Plug & Play technology. It also comes 
with a print server as standard, being used as a network printer for Ethernet.
■Typefaces
The printer comes with 80 scalable typefaces in 27 typeface families (Agfa 80 MicroType 
fonts), all compatible with application software supporting Microsoft Windows. In addition, 
10 bitmapped typefaces of the Line Printer family are also included. The printer uses the 
Universal Font Scaling Technology (UFST) for outline fonts, provided under license from 
Agfa Monotype Corporation. 31 TrueType screen fonts are also included along with Canon 
F ont Manager for easy management of installed fonts in Microsoft Windows 98/Me and 
Windows NT/2000/XP.
■ Printer Drivers and Utilities
LBP3460 is provided with the printer driver for PCL 5e/PCL 6 that supports Windows 98/
Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista and UFR II Printer Driver that supports Windows 
2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista and Mac OS X, allowing you to print from a various kinds of 
system environment.
Also, NetSpot Device Installer supplied with LBP3460 simplifies the management and 
settings of the printer on a network environment.
■Remote UI Support
The printer supports a Remote UI function that allows you to control or monitor the status 
of the printer from a computer. (See the Remote UI Guide.)
 
						

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Features and Benefits
 
Optional Equipment
Below is a list of the options available for this printer. For more information, consult 
your local authorized Canon dealer.
■ Paper Feeder
This printer is supplied with 2 paper sources: the paper cassette and multipurpose tray. By 
installing the optional paper feeder, up to 3 paper sources can be used.
The paper feeder unit PF-36 consists of a paper feeder and paper cassette.
The paper cassette can be loaded with up to approximately 500 sheets of plain paper (64 
g/m
2) at sizes of A4, B5, A5, Legal, Letter, Executive, and paper at the following custom 
paper sizes.
•When loading paper in portrait orientation: Width 148.0 to 215.9 mm; Length 210.0 to 
355.6 mm
•When loading paper in landscape orientation: Width 210.0 to 215.9 mm; Length 210.0 to 
215.9 mm
■ Expansion RAM
Expansion RAM is an extended memory that expands the amount of memory. This printer 
comes with 64 MB of memory. One expansion RAM module can be added, and the 
memory capacity can be expanded up to a maximum of 320 MB.
 
						

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Parts and Their Functions
Parts and Their Functions
This printer consists of components that perform various functions. This section 
describes the name and function of each part in order for you to use this printer 
properly to make full use of its functions.
 
Printer
The following are the parts and functions of the printer unit.
CAUTION
Never block the ventilation slots on the printer. The ventilation slots are 
provided for proper ventilation of working parts inside the printer. Blocking the 
ventilation slots can cause the printer to overheat, resulting in a fire.
Front View
The following are the parts on the front side of the printer and their functions.
NOTE
Remove the film attached to the control panel before using the panel.
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a Face-down Output Tray
Outputs paper with the printed side facing down. 
(See p. 3-15)
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b Front Cover
Opened when replacing the toner cartridge or 
removing jammed paper. (See p. 6-4)
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