Canon Lbp 3460 User Guide

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■Plain paper
This printer can print plain paper that is 76.2 to 215.9 mm wide, 127.0 to 355.6 mm long, 
and that weighs between 64 and 80 g/m2, including the standard size paper sizes: A4, B5, 
A5, Legal, Letter, and Executive.
A4, Legal, and Letter sizes can be used for automatic 2-sided printing.
■ Heavy paper
This printer can print heavy paper that is 76.2 to 215.9 mm wide, 127.0 to 355.6 mm long, 
and that weighs between 91 and 199 g/m2, including the standard size paper sizes: A4, 
B5, A5, Legal, Letter, and Executive.
Heavy paper that weighs between 90 - 120 g/m
2 can be loaded in the paper cassettes 
and multi-purpose tray. Heavy paper that weighs between 121 - 199 g/m2 can be loaded 
in the multi-purpose tray. Also, paper at a size of A4, Legal, or Letter that weighs between 
90 - 120 g/m
2 is available for automatic 2-sided printing.
■ Transparency
This printer can print A4 and Letter size transparencies.
You can feed transparencies from the multi-purpose tray.
IMPORTANT
Thoroughly fan the transparencies before loading them as they may stick to each other.
■ Label
This printer can print A4 and Letter size labels.
You can feed labels from the multi-purpose tray.
IMPORTANT
Do not use the labels in the following conditions. Using inappropriate labels may result in 
paper jams that are difficult to clear or may result in damage to the printer.
-P eeled labels or partly used labels
- Coated labels that are easily peeled off from the backing sheet
- Labels with uneven adhesive
 
						

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■Envelope
The envelopes that can be used with this printer are as follows:
You can feed envelopes from the multi-purpose tray.
*Y ou cannot use envelopes at sizes of DL, COM 10, Monarch, and C5 that have a flap on the short edge.
IMPORTANT
•Do not use the following types of envelopes. Using inappropriate envelopes may result in 
paper jams that are difficult to clear or may result in damage to the printer.
-Envelopes with fasteners or snaps
-E nvelopes with address windows
-E nvelopes with adhesive on the surface
-W rinkled or creased envelopes
-P oorly manufactured envelopes in which the glued parts are uneven
- Irregularly-shaped envelopes
•Before loading the envelopes, flatten the stack of envelopes to release any remaining air, 
and press the fold lines along the edges tight.
•Do not print on the reverse side (glued side) of envelopes.
•When loading envelopes at a size of DL, COM10, C5, or Monarch, load them so that the 
flap is toward the left of the printer when viewed from the front.
(:  Feeding direction)
Envelope DL(110.0 mm x 220.0 mm)
Envelope COM10(104.7 mm x 241.3 mm)Envelope C5(162.0 mm x 229.0 mm)
Envelope Monarch(98.4 mm x 190.5 mm)Envelope B5176.0 mm x 250.0 mm
 
						

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•When printing envelopes of the Envelope B5 size, close the flaps and load them so that 
the envelopes are printed from the top (the edge with the flap).
(: Feeding direction)
•When printing envelopes, output them to the face-up output tray.
•Printing speed drops when printing envelops.
NOTE
When printing envelopes, they may be creased.
Abbreviations of Paper Sizes
The following shows the abbreviations of paper sizes that are marked on the paper 
cassette.
Paper SizePaper Guides
Legal LGL
Letter LTR
Executive EXEC
 
						

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Printable Area
The following shows the printable area of this printer:
■Plain Paper/Heavy Paper/Transparency/Label
You cannot print on any area within 5 mm (4.23 mm) of the edges of paper.
■ Envelope/Index Card
You cannot print on any area within 10 mm of the edges of paper.
Y ou may have to change the printable area before printing, depending on the application 
y ou use.
5 mm
5 mm
5 mm5 mm
- UFR II Printer Driver
4.23 mm
4.23 mm
4.23 mm4.23 mm
- PCL5e/PCL6 Printer Driver
10 mm 10 mm
10 mm
10 mm
104.7 mm
(4.13 in.)
241.3 mm(9.50 in.)
(Sample: Envelope COM10)
 
						

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Unusable Paper
To avoid problems such as paper jams and other malfunctions, the following types 
of paper should never be used:
IMPORTANT
•P aper that jams easily
-P aper that is too thick or too thin
- Irregularly-shaped paper
-W et or moist paper
-T orn or damaged paper
- Rough, extremely smooth, or glossy paper
-P aper with binding holes or perforations
- Curled or creased paper
- Specially coated paper (coated paper for ink jet printers, etc.)
- Labels with backing sheet that is easily peeled off
-P aper that has already been printed by a copy machine or another laser printer (The 
reverse side of the paper is also unusable. Using the multi-purpose tray, however, you 
can perform 2-sided printing manually on the other side of previously printed paper. You 
cannot print on the printed side again.)
-P aper with jagged edges
-W rinkled paper
-P aper with the corners folded
•Paper that changes its quality at a high temperature
-P aper that contains ink that melts, burns, evaporates or emits harmful gases with the 
heat (approx. 215°C or 419°F) of the fixing unit
- Heat-sensitive paper
-T reated color paper
- Specially coated paper (coated paper for ink jet printers, etc.)
-P aper with adhesive on the surface
•Paper that causes printer malfunctions or damages the printer
- Carbon paper
-P aper with staples, clips, ribbons or tapes
-P aper that has already been printed by a copy machine or another laser printer (The 
reverse side of the paper is also unusable. Using the multi-purpose tray, however, you 
can perform 2-sided printing manually on the other side of previously printed paper. You 
cannot print on the printed side again.)
•P aper that is difficult for the toner to fix onto
-P aper with rough surfaces
- Specially coated paper (coated paper for ink jet printers, etc.)
-P aper containing thick fibers
 
						

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Storing Paper
The quality of paper may deteriorate if it is stored improperly even when the paper 
meets the normal specifications. Inferior paper may cause misfeeds, paper jams, or 
deterioration in print quality.
Observe the following guidelines when storing and handling paper:
IMPORTANT
•Store paper away from moisture since paper quality deteriorates in a moist environment.
•Paper wrappers help avoiding moisture and dryness. Keep paper in the wrapper until it is 
ready to be used. Store all unused paper in a wrapper.
•Store paper on a flat surface.
•Do not store paper on the floor where water and moisture can accumulate.
•Av oid physical damage to stored paper.
•Do not store paper vertically or store too many stacks of paper in one pile.
•Do not store paper in places exposed to direct sunlight or places with high or low 
humidity.
•If the paper storage room and work area differ from each other significantly in 
temperature or humidity, keep packed paper stack in the work area for at least one day 
prior to printing so that it can adapt to the new environment. When paper is moved to a 
location where the temperature or humidity differs significantly, the paper may curl or 
become creased.
 
Storing Printouts
When handling or storing printouts printed by this printer, be careful of the following 
points:
IMPORTANT
•Avoid storing printouts with PVC materials such as clear folders. Otherwise toner may 
melt and stick to the PVC material.
•Use insoluble adhesive when gluing printouts. Toner may melt when soluble adhesive is 
used. Before using the adhesive, test it with paper that is no longer required.
Make sure that the printed paper is completely dry before placing one over another. 
T oner may melt if they are placed together half-dried.
•Store paper on a flat surface. Toner may peel when they are folded or creased.
•Av oid storing printouts at high temperatures. Otherwise toner may melt and blot.
•Put printouts in a binder when storing them for a long period of time (two years or longer). 
(Printouts may discolor when they are stored for a long period of time.)
 
						

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Paper Source
This printer is supplied with two paper sources: the paper cassette (Cassette 1) and 
multi-purpose tray. By installing the optional paper feeder (Cassette 2), up to 3 
paper sources can be used.
● Paper Level Indicator
The paper cassette has a paper level indicator (A) that shows the amount of paper 
remaining in the cassette. If the cassette is full, the paper level indicator is at the top. 
Because the indicator moves down as the amount of paper drops, this gives a rough 
estimate of the amount of paper remaining.
(A)
 
						

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Paper Source Type
This printer has the following paper sources:
(A): Multi-purpose Tray
(B): Cassette 1
(C): Cassette 2 (Optional)
IMPORTANT
If you are printing from Cassette 2, make sure that Cassette 1 is set before printing. If you 
print from Cassette 2 when Cassette 1 is not set, this will cause paper ja\
ms.
 
Paper Capacity for Paper Source
Paper Type
Paper Source
Multi-purpose TrayCassette 1Cassette 2
(Optional)
Plain paper (64 g/m
2) Approx. 100 sheets Approx. 250 sheets Approx. 500 sheets
Heavy paper (90 g/m
2) Approx. 80 sheets Approx. 200 sheets Approx. 400 sheets
Heavy paper (128 g/m
2) Approx. 50 sheets x x
Heavy paper (199 g/m
2) 30 sheets x x
Tr ansparency 50 sheets x x
Label Approx. 40 sheets x x
Envelope 10 sheets x x
(A)
(B)
(C)
 
						

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Selecting a Paper Source
A paper source can be selected using the following procedure.
■When printing from Windows or Macintosh
Select a paper source in the printer driver. Because the default setting for the paper 
selection in the printer driver is [Auto], if a paper size is specified by an application, the 
printer selects the paper source automatically and feeds paper from the paper source. 
Even when the paper source runs out of paper during printing, if paper of the same size is 
loaded in other paper source, the paper source is switched automatically and the paper is 
fed.
If you want to specify a paper source, select the paper source in the printer driver. For 
more details on using the printer driver, see Help of the printer driver.
■ When printing from DOS or UNIX
When you are printing from DOS, UNIX, or other operating system on which you cannot 
use the printer driver, select a paper source using the control panel. The default setting for 
this printers paper source is set to AUTO.
Select a paper source with the printers control panel using the following procedure.
1Press [Feeder Selection].
PAPER SOURCE is displayed in the display.
2Select PAPER SOURCE using [ ] and [ ], then press [OK].
3Select the paper source using [ ] and [ ], then press [OK].
PAPER SOURCE   →
PAPER SOURCE   →
=AUTO          →
 CASSETTE 1    →
=CASSETTE 1    →
 
						

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NOTE
•CASSETTE 2 is displayed only when the paper feeder is installed.
•If paper of the same size is loaded in two or more paper sources when the paper 
source setting is specified to be selected automatically, paper is fed from the upper 
paper source regardless of the status of the paper source indicators. When the 
paper source runs out of paper, the paper source automatically switches to other 
one in which paper of the same size is loaded.
Precautions for Handling the Multi-purpose Tray or Paper 
Cassette
Be careful of the following points when handling the multi-purpose tray or paper 
cassette.
IMPORTANT
•Do not pull out the paper cassette while the printer is printing. This may result in paper 
jams or damage to the printer.
•Do not touch the paper in the multi-purpose tray or pull it out during printing. This may 
result in a faulty operation.
•Refill the paper cassette after all the loaded paper runs out. If the cassette is refilled 
when paper still remains in the cassette, it may result in misfeeds.
•Do not put anything other than the printing paper on the multi-purpose tray. Also, do not 
press on top of or apply excessive force to the multi-purposes tray. This may result in 
damage to the multi-purpose tray.
•Do not touch the black rubber pad (A) in the paper cassette. This may result in misfeeds.
Cassette 1 Cassette 2
(A)(A)