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 paper narrower the A4 size (210.0 mm), a safety feature 
that prevent printer damage due to overheating, etc. may be activated, causing the 
printing speed to drop. (When black and white printing, the printing speed may even drop 
to Approx. 4 ppm.)
Paper Sizes
You can use the following paper sizes with this printer. The symbol O indicates 
paper sizes that can be loaded, and X indicates paper that cannot be loaded.
Paper SizeDimensions
Paper Source
Multi-purpose 
Tr a yCassette 1
(Optional)
A5 148.5 mm x 210.0 mm O O
B5 182.0 mm x 257.0 mm O O
A4 210.0 mm x 297.0 mm O O
Letter 215.9 mm x 279.4 mm O O
Executive 184.2 mm x 266.7 mm O O
Legal 215.9 mm x 355.6 mm O O
Envelope DL 110.0 mm x 220.0 mm O X
Envelope COM10 105.0 mm x 241.0 mm O X
Envelope C5 162.0 mm x 229.0 mm O X
Envelope Monarch 98.0 mm x 191.0 mm O X
Envelope B5 176.0 mm x 250.0 mm O X
 
						

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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
Multi-purpose 
Tr a yCassette 1
 (Optional)
Plain Paper (64 - 105 g/m
2)Plain Paper O O
Heavy Paper (106 - 135 g/m
2)Heavy Paper O X
Transparency
(Only for black and white printing)Transparency O X
Envelope Envelope* O X
Paper Type
Paper Source
Multi-purpose TrayCassette 1
 (Optional)
Plain Paper (64 g/m
2)Approx. 125 sheets Approx. 250 sheets
Heavy Paper (135 g/m
2)Approx. 80 sheets -
Transparency
(Only for black and white printing)Approx. 60 sheets -
Envelope Approx. 10 sheets -
Paper SizeDimensions
Paper Source
Multi-purpose 
Tr a yCassette 1
(Optional)
 
						

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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 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 106 to 135 g/m2 including 
the standard paper sizes: A4, B5, A5, Legal, Letter, and Executive. Heavy paper should 
be loaded in the multi-purpose tray with the surface to be printed on facing up.
IMPORTANT
The printing speed drops when printing on heavy paper.
■Transparency
This printer can print on A4 or Letter size transparencies. Transparencies should be 
loaded in the multi-purpose tray.
IMPORTANT
•Transparencies can only be printed in black and white.
•Thoroughly fan through each sheet before loading transparencies as they easily stick to 
each other.
•The printing speed drops when printing transparencies.
■Envelope
The envelopes that can be used with this printer are as follows:
Envelope DL(110.0 mm x 220.0 mm)
Envelope COM10(105.0 mm x 241.0 mm)Envelope C5(162.0 mm x 229.0 mm)
Envelope Monarch(98.0 mm x 191.0 mm)Envelope B5(176.0 mm x 250.0 mm)
*You cannot use envelopes (Envelope DL, Envelope COM10, Envelope Monarch, 
Envelope C5) that have a flap on the short edge.
 
						

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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, push down on the stack of envelopes to expel any 
remaining air, then press down firmly along the folded edges to crease the edges flat.
•Do not print on the reverse side (glued side) of envelopes.
•The printing speed drops when printing on envelops.
NOTE
Printing on envelopes may produce wrinkles in 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 that has already been printed on using a copy machine or other 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 properties at high temperatures
-Paper that contains ink that could melt, burn, evaporate or emit harmful gases under 
the heat (approx. 185
°C or 365°F) of the fuser 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 the printer to malfunction or damages the printer
-Carbon paper
-Paper with staples, clips, ribbons or tape
-Paper that has already been printed on using a copy machine or other 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, such as handmade or rice paper
-Specially coated paper (coated paper for ink jet printers, etc.)
-Paper containing thick fibers
 
						

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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 ready to use the paper. You should also re-wrap the wrapper 
around paper that you do not use.
•Store paper on a flat surface.
•Do not store paper on the floor where water and moisture can accumulate.
•Do not store paper in a place where it will curl or be creased.
•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 high humidity.
•If there are extreme differences in temperature between the storage area and the place 
where the paper is used, leave the paper in the wrapper in the usage area for about a 
day to allow the paper to adjust before using it. Rapid changes in temperature and 
humidity can cause paper to curl or wrinkle.
Storing Printouts
Observe the following guidelines when handling or storing documents printed using 
this printer.
IMPORTANT
•Do not store in clear folders or with other PVC materials. This can dissolve the toner, 
causing the paper to stick to the PVC material.
•When gluing paper, be sure to use insoluble adhesive. The use of soluble adhesives can 
cause the toner to dissolve. When you first use an adhesive, test it on an unneeded 
printout before use.
Whenever you stack printouts, check that the documents are completely dry. If the 
printouts are stacked before they are not completely dry, the toner may dissolve.
•Store paper on a flat surface. If the paper becomes folded or wrinkled, the toner may 
peel.
•Do not store in a high temperature place. This can cause the toner to melt, making the 
colors bleed.
•If you are storing printouts for a long period of time (2 years or more), store them in a 
binder, etc. (Long-term storage can make printouts appear discolored due to 
discolorations in the paper.)
 
						

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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 -
Transparency
(Only for black and white printing)Approx. 60 sheets -
Envelope Approx. 10 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 print job.
Different for First, Others, and 
Last*Different paper can be 
selected for each page, such 
as for printing the covers on a 
different type of paper. Different for First, Second, 
Others, and Last*
Transparency Interleaving*Allows you to place paper 
sheets between 
transparencies.
Paper Source
Auto
Multi-purpose Tray
Cassette 1*Selects the paper source to 
feed paper from. The settings 
that are displayed vary 
depending on the [Paper 
Selection] setting. First Page*
Second Page*
Other Pages*
Last Page*
Interleaf 
Sheet*Auto
Cassette 1*
Paper TypePlain Paper
Heavy Paper
Transparencies
EnvelopeSelects the type of paper 
being used. (See p. 2-3)
Pause When 
Printing from 
the 
Multi-purpose 
Tr a y-Determines whether the 
printer will pause and display 
a message or print without 
delay when feeding paper 
from the multi-purpose tray.
Continue 
Printing with 
Multi-purpose 
Tr a y *-Determines whether the 
printer will automatically 
switch the paper source to 
the multi-purpose tray when 
cassette1 runs out of paper 
during a print job.