Canon Lbp 5000 User Guide

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Replacing Toner Cartridges
 
Precautions for Handling Toner Cartridges
A toner cartridge consists of light-sensitive components and intricate mechanical 
components. Handling the toner cartridge without due care may lead to damage to 
the toner cartridge or deterioration in print quality. Be careful of the following points 
when removing or installing the toner cartridge.
WARNING
Do not throw a used toner cartridge into open flames, as this may cause the 
toner remaining inside...

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Replacing Toner Cartridges
•Do not jolt the toner cartridge memory (D) or bring it near a magnetic field. This  may 
result in damage to the cartridge.
•When handling a toner cartridge, hold it properly as shown in the figure and handle it with 
the arrowed side facing up. Do not place it vertically or upside-down.
(D)
 

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Replacing Toner Cartridges
•Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the toner cartridge.
•Condensation may form in and on a toner cartridge if it is brought into an environment 
that exposes it to sudden changes in temperature and/or humidity. If you move the toner 
cartridge to a location that is warmer or has higher humidity, leave the cartridge in the 
new location for 2 hours or longer without opening the protective bag to allow it to adjust 
to the new temperature.
•Be...

5-17Calibrating the Printer
Routine Maintenance
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Calibrating the Printer
Perform calibration when the colors have changed and the data is not printed in the 
correct colors (specified colors) or a color deviation occurs. You can perform 
calibration manually or automatically at the designated time everyday. When data is 
not sent from the computer or when the printer status remains as it is longer than 
the fixed period, the printer can automatically perform calibration periodically.
NOTE
Calibration...

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Calibrating the Printer
2From the [Options] menu in the Printer Status Window, select 
[Utility]  [Calibration].
A confirmation message is displayed.
3Click [OK].
 
Performing Calibration Automatically at the Designated 
Time
Perform calibration automatically at the designated time using the following 
procedure.
IMPORTANT
When the time specified in the [Calibration Settings] dialog box has come within 30 
minutes after performing calibration last time, another calibration is...

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Calibrating the Printer
2From the [Options] menu in the Printer Status Window, select 
[Device Settings]  [Calibration Settings].
3Select the [Use Periodical Calibration Timer] check box in the 
[Calibration Settings] dialog box, then specify the time to 
perform calibration in [Time].
4Click [OK].
 

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Calibrating the Printer
Automatically Performing Calibration Periodically
When data is not sent from the computer or when the printer status remains as it is 
longer than the fixed period, the printer can automatically perform calibration 
periodically.
IMPORTANT
•The printer does not perform calibration while it is in the sleep state.
•If you perform calibration frequently, this may affect the life of the toner cartridges.
1Display the Printer Status Window.
For details on...

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Calibrating the Printer
4Click [OK].
 

5-22Cleaning the Fixing Roller
Routine Maintenance
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Cleaning the Fixing Roller
When the front or back of the printed paper has smudge marks, clean the fixing 
roller using the following procedure. Print quality deterioration can be prevented by 
cleaning the fixing roller.
IMPORTANT
The cleaning page cannot be printed on any paper other than A4. Be sure to use A4 size 
paper.
1Load A4 size paper in the manual feed slot.
2Display the Printer Status Window.
For details on methods for displaying the Printer...

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Cleaning the Fixing Roller
4Click [OK].
The cleaning page is printed.
5Load the cleaning page in the manual feed slot with the 
printed side facing up.
The paper is fed into the printer slowly, and the printer starts cleaning the fixing 
roller.
NOTE
•Cleaning takes approximately 90 seconds.
•The cleaning process cannot be canceled. Please wait until it is completed.