Canon Lbp 5000 User Guide

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Parts and Their Functions
Inner View
The following are the parts inside the printer and their functions.
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K (Black) Toner Cartridge Slot
The K (black) toner cartridge is installed in this slot.
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Y (Yellow) Toner Cartridge Slot
The Y (yellow) toner cartridge is installed in this slot.
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C (Cyan) Toner Cartridge Slot
The C (cyan) toner cartridge is installed in this slot.
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M (Magenta) Toner Cartridge Slot
The M (magenta) toner cartridge is installed in this 
slot.
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ETB (Electro static Transfer Belt) Unit
Transfers toner of four colors onto paper while 
transporting it.
 
Indicators
NOTE
You can confirm information about the printer status using the Printer Status Window 
from the computer you are using. For details on the Printer Status Window, see Printer 
Status Window, on p. 4-85.
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* Unlike in the above illustration, the indicator names are indicated 
above the respective icons depending on the country or region.
 
						

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Parts and Their Functions
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Alarm Indicator (Orange)
On: Service call is occurring.
Blinking: An error is occurring, disabling printing.
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Paper Jam Indicator (Orange)
Blinking: A paper jam is occurring, disabling printing.
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Ready Indicator (Green)
On: The printer is in the sleep mode and ready to 
print.
Blinking: The printer is busy performing some kind of 
processing or operation, such as printing, warming 
up, calibrating, or pausing a job.
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Toner Indicator (Orange)
On: Toner cartridge replacement is required.
Blinking: Cannot print because toner cartridge 
replacement is required or any toner cartridge is not 
installed properly.
Indicator of the color that requires toner cartridge 
replacement comes on or blinks. K, Y, C, and 
M indicate black, yellow, cyan, and magenta 
respectively.
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Load Paper Indicator (Orange)
On: There is no paper in any paper source.
Blinking: No paper or paper of an inappropriate size 
is loaded.
 
						

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Connecting the Power Cord
Connecting the Power Cord
This section describes the procedure for connecting the power cord. When 
connecting the power cord, see Important Safety Instructions, on p. xvi.
Connecting the Power Cord
IMPORTANT
•Do not plug the power plug into the auxiliary outlet on a computer.
•One AC power outlet should be used exclusively for the printer.
•Do not connect this printer to an uninterruptible power source. This may cause printer 
malfunction or breakdown at the occurrence of a power failure.
1Make sure that the power switch of the printer is OFF.
The printer is OFF when   of the power switch is pressed.
 
						

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Connecting the Power Cord
2Plug the supplied power cord into the power socket.
3Plug the power plug into the AC power outlet.
 
						

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Turning the Printer ON/OFF
Turning the Printer ON/OFF
The power switch to turn the printer ON or OFF is located on the back of the printer. 
Be sure to observe the following instructions in order to prevent unexpected 
problems.
Turning the Printer ON
In order to use this printer, you should press   of the power switch to turn the 
printer ON. After running 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 in the Printer Status 
Window, see Troubleshooting, on p. 7-1.
•When turning the power ON, make sure that no paper is loaded in the manual feed slot. If 
the power is turned ON when any paper is loaded in the manual feed slot, this may result 
in paper jams.
•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.
 
						

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Turning the Printer ON/OFF
All the indicators on the printer blink, and the printer initiates a self-diagnostic test 
on the printer unit and optional accessories.
If no abnormality is found during the self-diagnostic test, the (Ready) indicator 
(green) comes on after blinking, and the printer is ready to print.
Turning the Printer OFF
Turn the printer OFF using the following procedure.
IMPORTANT
•If the printer is used on a network, make sure that it is not printing data from another 
computer before turning the power OFF.
•If you turn the printer OFF, all print data remaining in the printer memory will be erased. 
So, wait for the necessary print data to be printed before turning the power OFF.
•Do not turn the power OFF when the printer is in any of the following status:
- While the printer is in the middle of printing
- While the printer is running a self-diagnostic test immediately after turning the power 
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Turning the Printer ON/OFF
1Press   of the power switch on the printer.
Power Saving (Sleep Mode)
You can reduce power consumption efficiently by using the sleep mode when the 
printer is idle or not in use. Use the sleep mode using the following procedure.
IMPORTANT
•You can select [5], [10], [15], [30], [60], [90], [120], [150], or [180] minutes for [Time to 
Enter Sleep Mode]. The default value is [30] minutes. You can also configure the printer 
not to enter the sleep mode.
•While   of the power switch located on the back of the printer is pressed, the power 
consumption is 0 W.
•The sleep mode is cleared in the following circumstances:
- Printing is performed
- Calibration is performed
- Cleaning is performed
•If you use the sleep mode, the printer does not perform calibration when it is in the sleep 
state even if the [Auto Calibration at Regular Interval] check box in the [Calibration 
Settings] dialog box in the Printer Status Window is selected.
If you do not use the sleep mode, the printer automatically performs calibration 
periodically by selecting the [Auto Calibration at Regular Interval] check box. If you 
perform calibration frequently, this may affect the life of the toner cartridges.
For details on specifying the setting for [Auto Calibration at Regular Interval], see 
Automatically Performing Calibration Periodically, on p. 5-20.
1Display the Printer Status Window.
For details on methods for displaying the Printer Status Window, see Displaying 
the Printer Status Window, on p. 4-88.
 
						

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Turning the Printer ON/OFF
2From the [Options] menu in the Printer Status Window, select 
[Device Settings]  [Sleep Settings].
3Select the [Use Sleep Mode] check box in the [Sleep Settings] 
dialog box to specify the time to switch to the sleep mode in 
[Time to Enter Sleep Mode].
4Click [OK].
 
						

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Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to a Computer
This section describes how to connect the printer to a computer.
As this printer is equipped with a USB connector, you can use a USB cable to 
connect to a computer. By installing the optional network board, the printer can be 
connected directly to the network using a LAN cable.
Using a USB Cable
Connect the printer to a computer equipped with a USB port using a USB cable.
WARNING
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.
IMPORTANT
•Do not plug or unplug the USB cable while the computer and printer are ON, as this may 
result in damage to the printer.
•This printer uses bi-directional communication. Operation of the printer when connected 
via unidirectional communication equipment has not been tested, and as a result, Canon 
cannot guarantee printer operation when the printer is connected using unidirectional 
print servers, USB hubs or switching devices.
NOTE
•The appropriate USB interface varies depending on the operating system of the 
connected computer as follows. For more details, contact your local authorized Canon 
dealer.
- Windows 98/Me: USB Full-Speed (USB1.1 equivalent)
- Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed/USB Full-Speed (USB1.1 
equivalent)
•When you connect this printer to a computer with a USB cable, use a computer with 
manufacturers guarantee of USB proper operation.
•A USB cable is only supplied with 220 - 240 V model for countries and regions of Asia. In 
other countries and regions, prepare according to the specifications of your computer. 
Use a USB cable with the following symbol.
 
						

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Connecting to a Computer
1Make sure that the printer and computer are OFF.
2Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB 
connector on the rear side of the printer.
3Connect the A-type (flat) end of the USB cable to the USB port 
on the computer.
NOTE
•If a Wizard appears after connecting the USB cable by the Plug and Play automatic 
setup, install the software for this printer using either one of the following 
procedures. For more details, see Installing the CAPT Software, on p. 3-4.
- Click [Cancel] and install the software from CD-ROM Setup.
- Install with Plug and Play.
•If you are not sure about the USB cable that is supported by the computer you are 
using, contact the store where you purchased the computer.