Canon Lbp 5000 User Guide

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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.
•Avoid 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. 
Toner may melt if they are placed together half-dried.
•Store paper on a flat surface. Toner may peel when they are folded or creased.
•Avoid 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
Paper Source
This printer is supplied with two paper sources: the paper cassette (Cassette 1) and 
manual feed slot. By installing the optional paper feeder (Cassette 2), up to 3 paper 
sources can be used.
 
Paper Source Type
This printer has the following paper sources:
(A): Manual Feed Slot
(B): Cassette 1
(C): Cassette 2 (Optional)
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)
(A)
(C)
(B)
 
						

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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 jams.
 
Paper Capacity of Paper Source
Selecting a Paper Source
A paper source can be selected in the [Paper Source] sheet in the printer driver.
1Display the [Paper Source] sheet and specify the paper 
source.
For details on the procedure for displaying the [Paper Source] sheet in the printer 
driver, see Specifying the Printing Preferences, on p. 4-9.
Paper Type
Paper Source
Manual Feed SlotCassette 1Cassette 2
(Optional)
Plain paper (64 g/m
2) 1 sheet Approx. 250 sheets Approx. 250 sheets
Heavy paper (128 g/m
2) 1 sheet Approx. 170 sheets Approx. 170 sheets
Transparency
(Black and white 
printing only)1 sheet Approx. 50 sheets Approx. 50 sheets
Label 1 sheet Approx. 100 sheets Approx. 100 sheets
Envelope 1 sheet Approx. 10 sheets Approx. 10 sheets
 
						

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Paper Source
2Specify the following options as needed.
* This option can be specified only when the optional paper feeder is installed.
3Confirm the settings, then click [OK].
SettingSetting ValueDescription
[Paper 
Selection][Same Paper for All 
Pages]Feeds all the pages from the same 
paper source.
[Different for First, 
Others, and Last]
Paper can be selected for each page, 
such as for printing the front cover on a 
different type of paper. [Different for First, 
Second, Others, and 
Last]
[Paper Source]
[Auto]
[Manual Feed Slot]
[Cassette 1]
[Cassette 2]*Select a paper source. Options to be 
specified differ depending on the 
setting for [Paper Selection]. [First Page]
[Second Page]
[Other Pages]
[Last Page]
[Paper Type][Plain Paper]
[Plain Paper L]
[Heavy Paper 1]
[Heavy Paper 2]
[Transparency]
[Label]Specify the type of paper. (See p. 2-3)
[Print on the 
Other Side]-It is not recommended to print the other 
side of previously printed paper. 
However, if you have to print on both 
sides of paper, select the [Print on the 
Other Side] check box when printing 
the other side of the previously printed 
paper.
 
						

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Precautions for Handling the Manual Feed Slot or Paper 
Cassette
Be careful of the following points when handling the manual feed slot or paper 
cassette.
IMPORTANT
•When any paper is in the manual feed slot, you cannot feed paper from the paper 
cassette. If you are printing from the paper cassette, remove any paper loaded in the 
manual feed slot.
•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 manual feed slot 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 load paper in the manual feed slot during printing from the paper cassette. This 
may result in multiple sheets of paper fed at once or paper jams.
•Do not touch the black rubber pad (A) in the paper cassette. This may result in misfeeds.
•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 jams.
(A)
 
						

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Output Tray
Output Tray
Output Tray
Printed paper is output to the output tray on top of the printer unit with the printed 
side facing down. Printed paper is output in order of page.
NOTE
•Close the output tray to prevent dust from entering into the printer when you are not using 
it.
•The output tray can hold up to approximately 125 sheets of plain paper (When the paper 
weighs 64 g/m
2).
Paper Capacity of the Output Tray
* Actual paper capacity varies depending on the installation environment or paper type.
Paper TypeOutput Tray*
Output Tray  (Face-down)
Plain paper 
(When plain paper that weighs 64 g/m 
2 is used)Approx. 125 sheets
Heavy paper 
(When heavy paper that weighs128 g/m
2 is used)Approx. 50 sheets
Transparency
(Black and white printing only)Approx. 10 sheets
Label Approx. 10 sheets
Envelope Approx. 10 sheets
 
						

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Loading Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Transparencies, or Labels in the Paper Source
Loading Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Transparencies, or 
Labels in the Paper Source
This section describes the procedure for loading plain paper, heavy paper, 
transparencies, or labels in the paper source.
The paper source that you can load paper is the paper cassette and manual feed 
slot. If you want to print continuously, load the paper in the paper cassette.
When printing only a sheet of paper that is different in size or type from the one 
loaded in the paper cassette, load the paper in the manual feed slot.
IMPORTANT
•For more details on the usable paper, see Usable Paper, on p. 2-2.
•For details on handling the manual feed slot or paper cassette, see Precautions for 
Handling the Manual Feed Slot or Paper Cassette, on p. 2-12.
•Transparencies can only be printed in black and white.
•Printing speed drops when printing heavy paper, transparencies, or labels.
NOTE
•For details on the procedure for printing Index Card size media, see Loading Index Card 
Size Media in the Paper Source, on p. 2-26.
•For details on the procedure for printing custom size paper, see Loading Custom Size 
Paper (Non-Standard Paper) in the Paper Source, on p. 2-47.
Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette
Load paper in the paper cassette using the following procedure.
Be sure to load paper in portrait orientation when loading it in the paper cassette.
 
						

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Loading Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Transparencies, or Labels in the Paper Source
NOTE
Load paper in Cassette 2 (Only when the optional paper feeder is installed) in the same 
manner as you load paper in Cassette 1.
1Pull out the paper cassette.
CAUTION
Be sure to take the paper cassette out of the printer before loading paper. 
If paper is loaded while the paper cassette is partially pulled out, the paper 
cassette may drop or the printer may become damaged resulting in 
personal injury.
 
						

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2When changing the size of the paper to be loaded, adjust the 
length of the paper cassette and change the positions of the 
paper guides.
When loading Legal size paper, adjust the length of the paper 
cassette while holding the lock release lever shown in the figure.
While holding the lock release lever of the side paper guides, slide 
the guides to the mark for the size of the paper to be loaded.
The side paper guides move together. Align the position of (A) with the mark for 
the size of the paper to be loaded.
NOTE
If you are using B5 size paper (182 mm x 257 mm), set the paper guide to JIS B5.
(A)
 
						

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Loading Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Transparencies, or Labels in the Paper Source
While holding the lock release lever of the rear paper guide, slide the 
guide to the size mark for the paper to be loaded.
Align the position of (A) with the mark for the size of the paper to be loaded.
3Before loading transparencies or labels, fan them in small 
batches and align the edges.
CAUTION
Take care not to cut your hands with the edges of transparencies or labels.
IMPORTANT
•Be sure to fan the transparencies or labels thoroughly before loading them. If they 
are not fanned enough, multiple sheets of paper may be fed at once, causing paper 
jams.
(A)
Thoroughly fan in small batchesTap the edges on a flat 
surface a few times