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 will need to be 
configured. For details on these settings, see the instruction manual supplied with the 
network operating system or Network Guide.
Network Environment
The optional network board supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connections.
•When connecting to a 10BASE-T Ethernet network
•When connecting to a 100BASE-TX Ethernet network
LAN Connector
10BASE-T HubComputer with 
10BASE-T Connector Computer without 
10BASE-T Connector
10BASE-T 
Network Board
10BASE-T Cable
Computer with 
100BASE-TX Connector Computer without 
100BASE-TX Connector
100BASE-TX 
Network Board
100BASE-TX Cable
LAN Connector
100BASE-TX Hub
 
						

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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 details, contact your local authorized Canon dealer.
1Attach the ferrite core to the LAN cable as shown in the figure.
Attach the ferrite core at 5 cm or less from the end of the connector which is 
connected to the printer.
5 cm or less
 
						

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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.
Paper Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Usable Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Unusable Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Storing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Storing Printouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Paper Source  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Paper Source Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Paper Capacity of Paper Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Selecting a Paper Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Precautions for Handling the Manual Feed Slot or Paper Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Output Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Output Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Paper Capacity of the Output Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Loading Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Transparencies, or Labels in the Paper Source. . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23
Loading Index Card Size Media in the Paper Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Loading Index Card Size Media in the Paper Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26
Loading Index Card Size Media in the Manual Feed Slot  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-34
Loading Envelopes in the Paper Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Loading Envelopes in the Paper Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-37
Loading an Envelope in the Manual Feed Slot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-44
Loading Custom Size Paper (Non-Standard Paper) in the Paper Source  . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47
Loading Custom Size Paper in the Paper Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-47
Loading Custom Size Paper in the Manual Feed Slot  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-54
Registering a Custom Paper Size (Non-Standard Paper)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-56
Setting Up the Printer Driver and Printing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59
 
						

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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 ppm.
•When continuously printing the paper of 195.0 mm wide or less, the safety function that 
prevents damages caused by heat may slow the print speed down in stages. (The print 
speed may be as slow as approximately 4 ppm.)
Paper Size
The following shows the paper sizes that can be used with this printer. The symbol 
O indicates paper that can be loaded.
Paper Size
Paper Source
Manual Feed SlotCassette 1Cassette 2
(Optional)
A4 O O O
B5 O O O
A5 O O O
Legal O O O
Letter O O O
Executive O O O
Custom Paper Size O O O
Envelope
OOO
Envelope DL
110.0 mm x 220.0 mm
Envelope COM10
104.9 mm x 241.3 mmOOO
Envelope C5
162.0 mm x 229.0 mmOOO
 
						

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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 standard paper sizes: A4, B5, A5, 
Legal, Letter, and Executive.
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 163 g/m2, including the standard paper sizes: A4, B5, 
A5, Legal, Letter, and Executive.
IMPORTANT
Printing speed drops when printing heavy paper.
Transparency
This printer can print A4 and Letter size transparencies.Envelope Monarch
98.5 mm x 190.5 mmOOO
Envelope B5
176.0 mm x 250.0 mmOOO
Index Card
76.2 mm x 127.0 mmOOO
Paper TypePrinter Driver 
SettingPaper Source
Manual 
Feed SlotCassette 1Cassette 2
 (Optional)
Plain 
paper60 - 74 g/m
2[Plain Paper L] O O O
75 - 90 g/m
2[Plain Paper] O O O
Heavy 
paper91 - 120 g/m
2[Heavy Paper 1] O O O
121 - 163 g/m
2[Heavy Paper 2] O O O
Transparencies
(Black and white 
printing only)[Transparency] O O O
Labels [Label] O O O
Envelopes * O O O
Paper Size
Paper Source
Manual Feed SlotCassette 1Cassette 2
(Optional)
 
						

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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 labels or partly used labels
- Coated labels that are easily peeled off from the backing sheet
- Labels with uneven adhesive
•Printing speed drops when printing labels.
Index Card
This printer can print Index Card size media.
Envelope
The envelopes that can be used with this printer are as follows:
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
- Envelopes with address windows
- Envelopes with adhesive on the surface
- Wrinkled or creased envelopes
- Poorly manufactured envelopes in which the glued parts are uneven
- Irregularly-shaped envelopes
Envelope DL(110.0 mm x 220.0 mm)
Envelope COM10(104.9 mm x 241.3 mm)Envelope C5(162.0 mm x 229.0 mm)
Envelope Monarch(98.5 mm x 190.5 mm)Envelope B5(176.0 mm x 250.0 mm)
*You cannot use envelopes at sizes of DL, COM 10, Monarch, and C5 that have a
flap on the short edge.
 
						

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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 so that 
the envelopes are printed from the top (the edge with the flap).
( : Feeding direction)
•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
Letter LTR
Executive EXEC
 
						

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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 paper.
Envelope
You cannot print on any area within 10 mm of the edges of an envelope.
You may have to change the printable area before printing, depending on the application 
you use.
5 mm
5 mm
5 mm5 mm
10 mm10 mm
10 mm
10 mm
104.9 mm
(4.13 in.)
241.3 mm
(9.50 in.)
(Sample: Envelope COM10)
 
						

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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.)
- Labels with backing sheet that is easily peeled off
- Paper that has already been printed by a copy machine or another laser printer (The 
reverse side of the paper is also unusable.)
- Paper with jagged edges
- Wrinkled paper
- Paper with the corners folded
•Paper that changes its quality at a high temperature
- Paper that contains ink that melts, burns, evaporates or emits harmful gases with the 
heat (approx. 180
°C or 356°F) of the fixing unit
- Heat-sensitive paper
- Treated color paper
- Specially coated paper (coated paper for ink jet printers, etc.)
- Paper with adhesive on the surface
•Paper that causes printer malfunctions or damages the printer
- Carbon paper
- Paper with staples, clips, ribbons or tapes
- Paper that has already been printed by a copy machine or another laser printer (The 
reverse side of the paper is also unusable.)
•Paper that is difficult for the toner to fix onto
- Paper with rough surfaces
- Specially coated paper (coated paper for ink jet printers, etc.)
- Paper containing thick fibers