Canon Lbp 3460 User Guide

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Parts and Their Functions
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c Control Panel
Displays the printer status and allows you to specify 
the settings. (See p. 1-8)
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d Ventilation Slots
Cool the insides of the printer.
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e Right Cover
Opened when installing an optional RAM module. 
Make sure that the right cover is attached before 
using the printer.
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f Power Switch
Turns the power of the printer ON/OFF. (See p. 2-2)
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g Lift Handles 
Hold these handles when moving the printer. (See p. 
6-29)
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h Paper Cassette
Can be loaded with up to 250 sheets of plain paper 
(of 64 g/m2). (See p. 3-21)
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i Paper Guides
Adjust the position of the paper guides to the width 
of the paper loaded in the multi-purpose tray. You 
can load paper up to the load limit marks on this 
tray.
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j Extension Tray
Opened to prevent the paper from hanging out of 
the multi-purpose tray when loading long-size paper, 
such as A4.
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k Auxiliary Tray
Pulled out when loading paper in the multi-purpose 
tray. Be sure to pull out this auxiliary tray before 
loading the paper.
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l Multi-purpose Tray
Load paper when feeding the paper from the 
mu lti-purpose tray. (See p. 3-38)
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m Face-down Output Tray Support
Opened to prevent the paper from hanging out of 
the tray when loading long-size paper, such as 
Legal size paper, in the face-down output tray.
Rear View
The following are the parts on the rear side of the printer and their functions.
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a Ventilation Slots
Cool the insides of the printer.
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b Face-up Output Tray
Outputs paper with the printed side facing up. (See 
p.  3-17)
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c Extension Tray
Pulled out when outputting paper to the face-up 
output tray. Be sure to pull out this extension tray 
before outputting the paper.
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Parts and Their Functions
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d Rating Label
The current value indicated in this rating label shows 
the average power current consumption.
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e Power Socket
Connect the supplied power cord to this socket.
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f Expansion Slot
Cannot be used.
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g TX/RX Indicator (Green)
Blinks while the print server is communicating.
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h 10 Indicator (Green)
Comes on when the printer is connected to a 
network by 10BASE-T.
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i 100 Indicator (Green)
Comes on when the printer is connected to a 
network by 100BASE-TX.
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j LAN Connector
Connects to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN cable.
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k USB Connector
Connected to the USB cable. Connect the other end 
of the cable to the USB port on the computer.
Inner View
The following are the parts inside the printer and their functions.
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a Toner Cartridge Guide
When setting the toner cartridge, push it while 
aligning the projections on each side of the toner 
cartridge with this guide. (See p. 6-11)
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b Serial No. Label
The serial number (Serial No.) for printer 
identification is indicated on this label. The number 
is required for receiving service or repairs.
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c Transport Guide
Raised when removing paper jammed in the front 
cover. (See p. 7-10)
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Parts and Their Functions
 
Control Panel
The control panel on the top of the printer allows you to check the printer status and 
use the printer functions.
*The panel cover on which the names of the indicators or keys on the control panel are indicated is supplied with the 
printer depending on the country or region. Replace the original panel cover with it as needed.
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a Display
Displays the printer status, messages, the settings 
and setting values of the menu functions. (See p. 
1-10)
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b Job Indicator (Green)
On:
The printer is receiving print data, or any print data 
remains in the printer memory.
Blinking:
The printer is processing print data.
Off:
There is no print data in the printer memory.
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c Message Indicator (Orange)
On:
The printer cannot print because a problem has 
occurred in the printer. (If the printer has entered 
Save Power Mode when it is offline, only the 
Message indicator (orange) is on, and all the other 
indicators are off.)
Off:
The printer is in a normal state.
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d [Job] ( ) Key
On offline:
Does not function when the printer is offline.
On online:
Displays the JOB menu.
On menu operation:
Goes back to the previous menu (Goes back up the 
hierarchy).
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e [Settings] ( ) Key
On offline:
Displays the SETUP menu.
On online:
Displays the SETUP menu. However, the [User 
Maintenance Menu] options cannot be specified 
when the printer is online.
On menu operation:
Displays the next right item in the menu. Increases 
the setting value.
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f [OK] Key
On offline:
Does not function when the printer is offline.
On online:
Does not function when the printer is online.
On menu operation:
Goes back to the next menu (Goes down the 
hierarchy). In a lowest menu level (When a setting 
value is displayed), determines the setting.
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g [Feeder Selection] Key
On offline:
Displays the SELECT FEEDER menu.
On online:
Displays the SELECT FEEDER menu.
On menu operation:
Does not function.
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h [Cancel Job] Key
On offline:
Cancels the job when the Job indicator is on or 
blinking. Does not function when the Job indicator is 
off.
On online:
Cancels the job when the Job indicator is on or 
b linking. Does not function when the Job indicator is 
off.
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i [Online] Key/Online Indicator (Green)
Turns on (online)/off (offline) the connection to the 
computer.
This key also has the function that, when an error 
has occurred, releases the printer from the error 
temporarily and continues the paused job. However, 
depending on the error, you may not be able to 
cancel it out.
The Online indicator under the Online key indicates 
the following printer status with its status.
On:
Online (The printer can receive print data from the 
computer.)
Off:
Offline (The printer cannot receive print data from 
the computer.)
However, if the printer has entered Power Save 
Mode, the Online indicator is off even when the 
printer is online. (See p. 2-7)
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j Paper Source Indicators (Green)
On:
The indicator for the currently selected paper source 
comes on.
Blinking:
There is no paper in the currently selected paper 
source, or the paper cassette is not set.
Off:
No paper source is selected. No paper cassette 
including the optional one or paper feeder is set.
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k [Reset] ( ) Key
On offline:
Displays the RESET menu.
On online:
Displays the RESET menu.
On menu operation:
Goes back to the next menu (Goes down the 
hierarchy). In a lowest menu level (When a setting 
value is displayed), determines the setting.
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l [Utility] ( ) Key
On offline:
Does not function when the printer is offline.
On online:
Displays the UTILITY menu.
On menu operation:
Displays the next left item in the menu. Decreases 
the setting value.
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m Ready Indicator (Green)
On:
The printer is ready to print. (If the printer has 
entered Save Power Mode when it is online, only the 
Ready indicator (green) is on, and all the other 
indicators are off.)
Blinking:
The printer is performing a self-diagnostic test. The 
printer is in a warm-up state.
Off:
The printer cannot print.
 
						

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Parts and Their Functions
 
Display
The display on the printers control panel is as shown in the following. It displays the 
printer status, messages, items and settings of the menu functions.
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a Status/Operation Field
Displays the printer status and operation mode.
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b Paper Source/Paper Size Field
Displays the size of paper in the currently selected 
paper source using an abbreviation. The names of 
the following paper sizes are indicated by an 
abbreviation. (Legal: LG, Letter: LT, Executive: EX, 
Envelope DL: DL, Envelope COM10: CO, Envelope 
C5: EC5, Envelope Monarch: MO, Envelope B5: 
EB5, Custom Size: 80 to 99, Custom SizeR: 80R to 
99R, Free/Mixed Sizes: FR)
00 READY      A4a b
When the printer is ready to print When operating the printer 
using the control panel
CONTROL MENU   →
 
						

							CHAPTER
2-1
2Using the Printer
This chapter describes the basic functions of this printer.Tu r n i ng the Printer ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Turning the Printer ON  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . .2-2
Tu rning the Printer OFF  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . .2-3
Power Saving (Power Save Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . .2- 4
Online and Offline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Placing the Printer Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . .2-7
Placing the Printer Offline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . .2-8
Canceling a Job  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Outputting Data (Forced Output) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . .  .2-9
Canceling a Job (Cancel Job) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Canceling the Process Currently Being Performed (Soft Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Canceling All the Jobs (Hard Reset)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . .2- 12
 
						

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Using the Printer
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Turning the Printer ON/OFF
Turning the Printer ON/OFF
The printer can be turned ON/OFF using the power switch on the right side of the 
printer body. Be sure to observe the following instructions in order to prevent 
unexpected problems.
 
Turning the Printer ON
To  use this printer, press I of the power switch to turn the printer ON.  After 
r unning a self-diagnostic test on the printer unit and optional accessories, the 
printer will be ready to print.
IMPORTANT
•Do not turn the power ON immediately after turning it 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.
•If the printer does not operate properly or an error message appears, see Message 
List, on p. 7-22 and Service Call Display, on p. 7-34.
•Be sure to set the paper cassette in the printer before you turn the power ON for the first 
time after you install the printer.
•Although a sheet of blank paper is output when you turn the power ON for the first time 
after you install the printer, this is not an error.
1Press   of the power switch on the printer.
The indicators and display on the control panel come on, and the printer initiates a 
self-diagnostic test on the printer unit and optional accessories.
 
						

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Turning the Printer ON/OFF
If no abnormality is found during the self-diagnostic test, the Online indicator, 
Ready indicator and Paper Source indicator for the currently selected paper 
source come on,  appears in the display, and the printer is ready to 
print.
The following information is displayed in the display.
 
Turning the Printer OFF
Tu rn the printer OFF using the following procedure.
IMPORTANT
•If the printer is connected to a network, make sure that other computers are not sending 
print data to the printer before turning the printer OFF.
•If you turn the printer OFF when the Job indicator is on, all the print data remaining in the 
printer memory will be erased. If there is any necessary print data remaining in the 
printer, wait until it is output, or press [Reset] in the offline state and then select FORM 
FEED to output the data before turning the printer OFF. (See p. 2-9)
•Do not turn the power OFF when the printer is in any of the following status:
-During printing
-W hile the printer is running a self-diagnostic test immediately after turning the power 
ON
-W hile a message informing you that the NVRAM is being initialized or being written is 
displayed
-W hile  is displayed
Online Indicator
Ready Indicator
Paper Source Indicator
00 READY      A4Printable and not 
processing print data Size of paper in the currently 
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Using the Printer
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1Make sure that the Job indicator is off.
2Press   of the power switch on the printer.
 
Power Saving (Power Save Mode)
You can reduce power consumption efficiently by using Power Save Mode when the 
printer is idle or not in use.
There are the following two kinds of Power Save Mode.
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Using the Printer
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Turning the Printer ON/OFF
NOTE
•You can release Power Save Mode by setting TIMER SETTINGS to WAKE UP TIME 
(See p. 5-14).
•To  configure the printer so that it does not enter Power Save Mode, set POWER SAVE 
MODE (See p. 5-10) to OFF.
•To  contigure the printer so that it dose not enter Power Save Mode when an error is 
occurring in the printer (when the Message indicator is on, or the number in the message 
b links), set PWR SAVE IN ERR (See p. 5-11) to OFF.
■ Po wer Save Mode 1 (Panel Off Mode) ... Power-saving effect: Small
The printer enters Power Save Mode 1 when it is in any of the following conditions.
NOTE
•When the printer enters Power Save Mode 1, only the Ready indicator comes on. 
However, when the printer is offline, only the Message indicator comes on.
•Power Save Mode 1 can be released when the printer is in any of the following status:
-W hen any key on the control panel is pressed
-W hen an error is occurring
-W hen the printer receives data from the computer (Only when the printer is online)
-W hen WAKE UP TIMER (See p. 5-15) in TIMER SETTINGS is set to ON, and the time 
specified WAKE UP TIME (See p. 5-14) has elapsed
-W hen the settings for [Utility Menu] are specified in the Remote UI
-W hen the settings for [Device Control] are specified in the Remote UI (Except for [Deep 
Sleep])
Condition 1Condition 2
POWER SAVE MODE is set to DEEP 
SLEEP or PANEL OFF. POWER SAVE MODE is set to DEEP 
SLEEP or PANEL OFF.
The panel operation has not been 
performed and no data has been sent from 
the computer for the time specified in 
POWER SAVE TIME (See p. 5-11).
(You can select 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 
minutes, 60 minutes, or 180 minutes for 
POWER SAVE TIME, and the default value 
is 15 minutes.) POW. SAVE TIMER (See p. 5-15) in 
TIMER SETTINGS is set to ON, and the 
time specified in POWER SAVE TIME 
(TIMER SETTINGS) (See p. 5-15) has 
elapsed.
P
anel operation has not been performed.
No data has been sent from the computer.
The printer is not starting up.