Canon Lbp 5200 User Guide

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Working with Profiles
Profiles make it possible to save or import all the printing preferences specified in 
the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], and [Quality] sheets at once. It is also 
possible to add, edit and choose between profiles.
Use the following procedure to save the printing preferences as a Profile.
Make sure that one of the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source] or [Quality] 
sheets is displayed before starting following procedure.
NOTE
•If you are using Windows 98/Me, up to 50 profiles can be created. However, if [Users can 
customize their preferences and desktop settings. Windows switches to your personal 
settings when you log on.] is selected in the [User Profiles] sheet of the Windows 
password settings (double-click [My Computer] ➞ [Control Panel] ➞ [Passwords]), then 
you can create up to 50 profiles for each user.
•If you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, up to 50 profiles can be created for each 
user account.
•If you change the name of the printer, any saved profiles will become unreadable. If you 
restore the printer name to the original value, you will be able to read the profiles again.
•Profile information files saved on Windows 98/Me cannot be used on Windows 2000/XP/
Server 2003 and vice versa.
•Selecting a profile does not change the [Page Size] setting.
Adding a Profile
1Click [   ] (Add Profile).
The [Add Profile] dialog box is displayed.
 
						

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2Enter the name of the profile in the [Name] textbox.
You can select an icon for the profile using the [Icon] setting. If you have any 
notes you want to make about the profile, enter them in the [Comment] field.
NOTE
You can enter up to 31 characters in the [Name] field and up to 255 characters in 
the [Comment] field.
●Checking Profile Settings
❑
Click [View Settings].
❑Click [OK] to return to the [Add Profile] dialog box.
 
						

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3Click [OK].
The Properties dialog box reappears.
Check that the name of the profile you created is in the [Profile] list.
Editing/Deleting a Profile
You can modify or save profile data, or delete a profile from the [Profile List].
1Click [ ] (Edit Profile).
The [Edit Profile] dialog box is displayed.
2Edit the profile data.
 
						

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●Editing a Profile
❑
You can change the [Name],  [Icon], and [Comment] settings.
❑You can change the order of the selected profile by clicking [ ] and [ ].
❑Click [Import] to import profile data from a previously saved file.
❑Click [Export] to save the data from the currently selected profile to a file. If you 
save a profile to disk, you will be able to use it again even after you delete it 
from the list of profiles.
❑If the [Apply Settings from Application] checkbox is ticked, the [Page Size], 
[Orientation] and [Copies] selected in the application will be used for printing. 
Even if you change these settings in the profile, the values from the application 
will still be used.
●Deleting a Profile
❑
Click [Delete] to delete the profile from the list of profiles.
IMPORTANT
You can only delete custom profiles. The pre-installed default profiles cannot be 
deleted. You are also unable to delete a profile if it is currently selected on any of 
the property sheets.
 
						

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Editing Print Jobs with PageComposer
PageComposer allows you to combine 2 or more print jobs into a single job for 
printing, or modify the printer settings of combined jobs for printing. Even print jobs 
from different applications can be edited with PageComposer.
In addition, PageComposer allows you to preview print jobs on the screen.
Make sure that one of the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], or [Quality] 
sheets is displayed in the [Document Properties] dialog box, then perform the 
following procedure:
1Select [Edit and Preview] from the list on the right of the 
[Profile] drop-down list.
2A message is displayed telling you that the output method is 
going to be switched to [Edit and Preview] mode. Click [OK].
 
						

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3Adjust the settings in each sheet, then click [OK].
4Click [OK] or [Print].
The [Canon PageComposer] dialog box is displayed and the job is displayed in a 
list.
5Repeat steps 1 to 4 for each of the jobs that you want to edit.
6Edit the jobs in the list in the [Canon PageComposer] dialog 
box.
NOTE
•For more details on adjusting settings in the [Canon PageComposer] dialog box, 
refer to the online help for Canon PageComposer.
 
						

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•If [Edit and Preview] mode is selected in the [Printer Properties] dialog box and [ ] 
(Lock) is also selected, the [Canon PageComposer] dialog box appears every time 
you print.
Viewing Printer Settings/Restoring the Default Settings
You can view a summary of the printing preferences specified in the [Page Setup], 
[Finishing], [Paper Source], [Quality], and [Configuration]/[Device Settings] sheets, 
or restore the settings to their default values.
Make sure that one of the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source] or [Quality] 
sheets is displayed, then perform the following procedure.
NOTE
A preview is displayed on each sheet. You can use the preview to verify the printed 
image.
Viewing Printer Settings
1Click [View Settings].
 
						

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The [View Settings] dialog box is displayed.
By clicking the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], [Quality], or 
[Configuration]/[Device Settings] tab, you can view a list of printing preferences 
for each sheet.
2Click [OK].
The previous sheet reappears.
Restoring the Default Settings
To restore the default settings, click [Restore Defaults].
The [Restore Defaults] button only restores to default the settings that are displayed 
on the same sheet or dialog box as the button.
The settings in the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], [Quality] and 
[Configuration]/[Device Settings] sheets cannot be restored all at once to the 
default settings.
 
						

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Printer Status Window
The Printer Status Window shows status information about the LBP5200 (such as 
operating status and job information) using messages, animations, sounds, and 
icons.
NOTE
In order to make use of the sounds, your computer must have a PCM synthesizer, and 
have the driver for the PCM synthesizer installed.
Using the Printer Status Window
The functionality of the Printer Status Window is the same on both Windows 98/Me 
and Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003.
For more details on using the Printer Status Window, refer to the online help.
■Menu Bar
[Job] Menu Used to pause, resume and cancel print jobs. The job menu appears 
grayed out if you do not have access permissions to the current print 
job.
[Options] Menu Allows you to change the preferences for the Printer Status Window, 
display various information, and perform calibration of the printer.
[Help] Menu Displays the online help.
Refresh Button
Consumables/Counters Button
Message Area (Auxiliary)
Toolbar
Job Information Area Menu Bar
Icon
Message Area
Animation Area
Progress Bar
Status Bar
 
						

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■Other Functions
Icon Displays an icon representing the current printer status.
Message Area Displays the current printer status using a short message.
Message Area (Auxiliary) Displays additional information when an error occurs, etc.
Animation Area Displays a graphical representation of the current printer status. 
The background color is normally blue, but changes to orange 
when the printer requires some kind of attention, and to red during 
a warning.
Consumables/Counters Button This button opens 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. The total number 
of pages printed is also displayed.
Refresh Button Retrieves the current printer status and updates the Printer Status 
Window accordingly.
Progress Bar Indicates the progress of the current print job by showing the 
number of pages printed and by changing the background color.
Toolbar Used to pause, resume and cancel print jobs. The buttons appears 
grayed out if you do not have access permissions to the current 
print job.
Job Information Area Displays the document name, user name, and computer name for 
the print job.
Status Bar Indicates how the printer is connected (Local or Network).
Descriptions of each of the menu items are displayed here as you 
navigate through the menus.