Canon Lbp 5200 User Guide

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Paper Requirements
Usable Paper
To get the most out of the features of this printer, you should use the right kind of 
paper. If you use poor quality paper, the printing quality will deteriorate and the 
paper will jam easily.
IMPORTANT
•The printing speed may drop depending on the paper orientation, paper size, paper type 
and number of papers printed.
-Envelopes: Color Approx. 2.5 ppm, Black and White Approx. 4 ppm
•When you print continuously on...

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2Paper Types
You can use the following types of paper with this printer. The symbol O indicates 
paper types that can be loaded, and X indicates paper that cannot be loaded.
*  The envelope paper type is automatically selected when either [Page Size] or [Output Size] is set to an envelope 
size.
■Capacities
Index Card 76.2 mm x 127.0 mm O X
Custom Paper Size
Width: 76.2 - 215.9 mm
Height: 127.0 - 355.6 mm-OX
Paper TypePrinter Driver 
SettingPaper Source...

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■Plain Paper
This printer can print on plain paper with width in the range of 76.2 to 215.9 mm, length in 
the range of 127.0 to 355.6 mm, and weight in the range of 64 to 105 g/m2 including the 
standard paper sizes: A4, B5, A5, Legal, Letter, and Executive.
Plain paper can be loaded in either the multi-purpose tray or in the paper cassette (only 
when the optional 250-sheet paper feeder is installed).
■Heavy Paper
This printer can print on heavy...

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IMPORTANT
•The following envelopes cannot be used with this printer. Using any of these envelopes 
may result in paper jams that are difficult to clear or may cause 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
•Before loading the envelopes,...

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Printable Area
The printable area of this printer is as follows.
■Plain Paper / Heavy Paper / Transparency
You cannot print on any area within 5 mm of the edges of the paper.
■Envelope
You cannot print on any area within 10 mm of the edges of an envelope.
Depending the application you use for printing, you may need to adjust the position of the 
envelopes during printing.
5 mm5 mm
5 mm
5 mm
10 mm10 mm
10 mm
10 mm 105 mm241 mm (Sample : Envelope COM10)
 

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Paper You Cannot Use
To avoid problems such as paper jams and damage to the printer, do not use any of 
the following types of paper.
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.)
-Paper...

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Storing Blank Paper
Even standard paper may deteriorate if not stored correctly. Degraded paper can 
cause paper feed problems and paper jams, and may reduce printing quality.
Observe the following guidelines when storing and handling paper:
IMPORTANT
•Store paper away from moisture since paper quality deteriorates in a moist environment.
•The paper wrapper around new paper acts to prevent dampness and drying. Leave the 
wrapper intact until you are...

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Paper Sources
The standard configuration of the printer only provides the multi-purpose tray as a 
paper source. By installing the optional 250-sheet paper feeder, paper can be fed 
from a total of 2 paper sources.
Paper Source Type
This printer has the following paper sources:
■Paper Source / Capacity
Multi-purpose Tray 125 sheets (64 g/m2)
Cassette 1 250 sheets (64 g/m
2)
■Maximum Capacity
375 sheets (64 g/m2)
Multi-purpose 
Tr a y
Cassette 1
 

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Paper Source Sheet Capacities
Paper Source Selection
You can choose the paper source using the [Paper Source] sheet in the printer 
driver.
1Display the [Paper Source] sheet and select the paper source.
To display the [Paper Source] sheet in the printer driver, refer to Specifying 
Printing Options, on p. 4-10.
Paper TypePaper Source
Multi-purpose TrayCassette 1
Plain Paper (64 g/m
2)Approx. 125 sheets 250 sheets
Heavy Paper (135 g/m
2)Approx. 80 sheets -...

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*  These settings are only available when the optional 250-sheet paper feeder is installed.
Setting NameSetting ValueDescription
Paper 
SelectionSame Paper for All PagesUses the same paper source 
for the entire print job. If the 
[Paper Source] is set to [Auto] 
and [Continue Printing with 
Multi-purpose Tray] is 
checked, however, the printer 
automatically switches the 
paper source to the 
multi-purpose tray when 
cassette1 runs out of paper 
during a...