Canon Lbp 5200 User Guide

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Displaying the Printer Status Window
The Printer Status Window can be opened in the following two ways.
•Click [ ] (Display Printer Status Window) in locations such as the [Page 
Setup] sheet in the [Printer Properties] dialog box.
•Check the [Show Icon in the Taskbar] box in the [Configuration]/[Device Settings] 
sheet in the [Printer Properties] dialog box. A Printer Status Window icon is then 
shown in the Windows taskbar, and you can click on this icon,...

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The Printer Status Window is automatically displayed during printing and if an error 
occurs. If [Display Printer Status Window] is not set to [When Starting Printing] in 
the Printer Status Window preferences, the Printer Status Window will not be 
displayed during printing.
Setting Preferences
The Preferences dialog box allows you to display the Printer Status Window 
automatically, specify the sound settings, and make the Printer Status Window 
monitor...

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1Select [Preferences] from the [Options] menu.
The [Preferences] dialog box is displayed.
2Confirm each of the settings, then click [OK].
NOTE
For detailed information on using the Printer Status Window, refer to the online 
help.
 

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[Register Paper Size] Menu Item
Because the printers paper cassette cannot automatically detect paper sizes, you 
need to notify the printer of the size of paper loaded in the optional 250-sheet paper 
feeder (Cassette 1).
IMPORTANT
As you cannot update the paper size while printing is in progress, check that the printer is 
idle before registering the paper size. You can register the paper size while one of the 
following messages is displayed.
-Printing...

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[Consumables/Counters] Menu Item
Select [Consumables/Counters] from the [Options] menu to display the 
[Consumables/Counters] dialog box. The dialog box displays icons and messages 
about the life of each of the color toner cartridges and the drum cartridge.
You can also open the [Consumables/Counters] dialog by clicking [ ] 
(Consumables/Counters) in the Printer Status Window.
[Refresh] Menu Item
Select [Refresh] from the [Options] menu to retrieve the...

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Displaying Printer Status When Using a Print Server
The status of a network printer can be displayed on the clients Printer Status 
Window as well as on the print servers.
If the print server is not running when the Printer Status Window starts up, the 
status will appear automatically when the print server starts up.
•Printer Status at the Print Server
-Displays the status of local print jobs and of client print jobs.
-You can pause, resume, and cancel a...

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CHAPTER
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5Routine Maintenance
This chapter describes the procedures for maintaining the printer such as replacing the 
cartridges and cleaning the printer.
Replacing Toner Cartridges  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
When a Message Appears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
The [Consumables/Counters] Dialog Box  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Replacing Toner Cartridges
This section describes how to replace and handle toner cartridges and gives 
precautions for storing them.
When a Message Appears
Toner cartridges are consumable parts. When a toner cartridge is nearing the end 
of its life, a message will appear in the Printer Status Window. Take the following 
steps depending on this message.
MessageWhen it is DisplayedDescription and Actions to 
Take
Cartridge(s) may need to be 
replaced...

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IMPORTANT
If your printouts are faded or patchy, this may be due to a toner cartridge reaching the 
end of its life, even if you havent seen any messages. Once the printing quality 
deteriorates, replace the toner cartridge with a new one without using it any further. 
When you are replacing a toner cartridge, make sure you only use toner cartridges that 
are specifically designed for this printer.
NOTE
The lifetimes of the toner cartridges (Canon...