Canon Lbp 5000 User Guide

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Connecting to a Computer
Using a LAN Cable
If the optional network board (NB-C1) is installed, the printer can be connected to 
the network using a Category 5 twisted pair cable. Have cables or a hub ready as 
needed.
NOTE
•For details on the procedure for installing the network board, see Network Board, on p. 
6-20.
•If this printer is connected to a network, network settings will need to be configured, the 
printer will need to be installed as a network printer, the print server...

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IMPORTANT
•The network board for this printer cannot be connected to networks other than those 
listed above.
•Make sure that there is a port available on the hub to which the printer will be connected. 
An additional hub must be installed if there is no free port.
NOTE
When connecting to the 100BASE-TX  Ethernet network, all the devices to be connected 
to LAN, such as hub, LAN cable, and network board for computer, must support 
100BASE-TX. For more...

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2Connect the LAN cable to the LAN connector of the network 
board.
Connect a LAN cable that is compatible with the LAN connector of the network 
board according to the network.
3Connect the other end of the LAN cable to the hub.
 

CHAPTER
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2Loading and Outputting Paper
This chapter describes the types of paper that can be used with this printer, and how to load 
and output paper.
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Paper Requirements
Paper Requirements
Usable Paper
To ensure optimum performance, use only paper that falls within the specifications 
in the following lists. Using inappropriate paper may result in deterioration in print 
quality or paper jams.
IMPORTANT
•Print speed may drop depending on the settings for the paper size, paper type, and print 
copies. When printing heavy paper, transparencies, labels, or envelopes, the print speed 
may be as slow as approximately 4...

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Paper Requirements
Paper Type
The following shows the paper types that can be used with this printer. The symbol 
O indicates paper that can be loaded.
* When printing envelopes, the printer automatically applies the appropriate print mode to the envelope type by 
specifying [Output Size] in the [Page Setup] sheet.
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 60 and 90 g/m2, including the...

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IMPORTANT
•Transparencies can only be printed in black and white.
•Thoroughly fan the transparencies before loading them as they may stick to each other.
•Printing speed drops when printing transparencies.
Label
This printer can print A4 and Letter size labels.
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.
- Peeled...

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Paper Requirements
•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 sizes of DL, COM10, C5, or Monarch, load them so that the 
flap is toward the right of the printer when viewed from the front.
( : Feeding direction)
•When printing envelopes of the Envelope B5 size, close the flaps and load them...

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Printable Area
The following shows the printable area of this printer: If you have selected the [Print 
with Upper Left of Sheet as Starting Point] check box in the [Finishing Details] 
dialog box in the printer driver, however, you can extend the printable area to near 
the edges of the paper. For more details, see Online Help in the printer driver.
Plain Paper/Heavy Paper/Transparency/Label
You cannot print on any area within 5 mm of the edges of...

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Paper Requirements
 
Unusable Paper
To avoid problems such as paper jams and other malfunctions, the following types 
of paper should never be used:
IMPORTANT
•Paper that jams easily
- Paper that is too thick or too thin
- Irregularly-shaped paper
- Wet or moist paper
- Torn or damaged paper
- Rough, extremely smooth, or glossy paper
- Paper with binding holes or perforations
- Curled or creased paper
- Specially coated paper (coated paper for ink jet printers, etc.)
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