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Laser Beam Printer User's Guide User's Guide IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully before using your printer. Save this manual for future reference.
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Only when the optional network board is installed To view the manual in PDF format, Adobe Reader/Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. If Adobe Reader/Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your system, please download it from the Adobe Systems Incorporated website.
Optional Accessories Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Chapter 8 Appendix Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free of inaccuracies and omissions. However, as we are constantly improving our products, if you need an exact specification, please contact Canon.
Reading these notes is highly recommended. Keys and Buttons Used in This Manual The following names of key or button are a few examples of how keys or buttons to be pressed are expressed in this manual: •...
Displays Used in This Manual Displays used in this manual may differ from those on your computer depending on the system environment. The buttons which you should press are marked with a as shown below. When multiple buttons can be pressed on the screen shot of computer operation screen, all buttons are marked.
Also, the panel sheet on which the names of the indicators or key on the control panel are indicated is supplied with the printer depending on the country or region.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.
EMC Directive. The product is in conformity with the EMC directive at nominal mains input 230 V, 50 Hz although the rated input of the product is 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz. C-tick marking on the rating label means that we declare the product is in conformity with the relevant requirements at nominal mains input 230 V, 50 Hz although the rated input of the product is 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz.
PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1 APARELHO A LASER DE CLASSE 1 (220 - 240 V model only) CAUTION Performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. International Energy Star-Program As an E Partner, Canon Inc.
Copyright Copyright 2005 by Canon Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system without the prior written permission of Canon Inc.
This list is intended to be a guide only. If you are uncertain about the legality of using your product to scan, print or otherwise reproduce any particular document, and/or of the use of the images scanned, printed or otherwise reproduced, you should consult in advance with your legal advisor for guidance.
fire or electrical shock. • Do not place the following items on the printer. If these items come into contact with a high-voltage area inside the printer, it may result in a fire or electrical shock.
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Blocking the ventilation slots can cause the printer to overheat, resulting in a fire. • Do not install the printer in the following locations, as this may result in a fire or electrical shock: - A damp or dusty location - A location exposed to smoke and steam such as cookeries and humidifiers...
Do not plug the power cord to a multiplug power strip, as this may cause a fire or electrical shock. • Do not bundle up or tie the power cord in a knot, as this may result in a fire or electrical shock. •...
If these items come into contact with a high-voltage area inside the printer, it may result in a fire or electrical shock. If these items are dropped or slipped inside the printer, immediately turn OFF the power switch and disconnect the USB cable if it is connected.
Unplug the power plug from the AC power outlet regularly, and clean the area around the base of the power plug's metal pins and the AC power outlet with a dry cloth to ensure that all dust and grime is removed. If the power plug is plugged for a long period of time in a damp, dusty, or smoky location, dust can build up around the power plug and become damp.
When removing jammed paper or replacing the toner cartridge, take care not to allow the toner to come into contact with your hands or clothing, as this will dirty your hands or clothing. If they become dirty, wash them immediately with cold water.
Delivers a high printing speed of 21 pages per minute. Relieves the stress of waiting for a print job to finish. This printer is fitted with a 600 dpi laser printer engine. A stunningly high resolution of 2400 dpi equivalent x 600 dpi is made possible through the new AIR (Automatic Image Refinement) which is unique to Canon.
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DL, Envelope COM10, Envelope C5, and Envelope Monarch), Index Card, labels, and transparencies. Although LBP3300 is designed for printing media of A4 size or smaller, you can print A3 and B4 size data on A4 size paper by using the function to reduce the standard paper sizes.
Parts and Their Functions This printer consists of components that perform various functions. This section describes the name and function of each part in order for you to use this printer properly to make full use of its functions. Printer Unit The following are the parts and functions of the printer unit.
(See p. 5-3) p. 2-10) Rear View The following are the parts on the rear side of the printer and their functions. a a a a Pressure Release Levers f f f f Duplex Unit Cover When a paper jam occurs, tilt the lever toward you to Opened when specifying the size of paper for 2- release the pressure in the fixing unit.
Outputs paper with the printed side facing up. (See p. 2-15) Inner View The following are the parts inside the printer and their functions. a a a a Toner Cartridge Guide b b b b Transport Guide When setting the toner cartridge, push it while...
Also, the panel sheet on which the names of the indicators or key on the control panel are indicated is supplied with the printer depending on the country or region. Attach the panel sheet to the control panel as needed.
One AC power outlet should be used exclusively for the printer. • Do not connect this printer to an uninterruptible power source. This may cause printer malfunction or breakdown at the occurrence of a power failure. Make sure that the power switch of the printer is OFF.
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Plug the supplied power cord into the power socket. Plug the power plug into the AC power outlet. Connecting the Power Cord...
ON when any paper is loaded in the manual feed slot, this may result in paper jams. • Be sure to set the paper cassette in the printer before you turn the power ON for the first time after you install the printer. •...
Turn the printer OFF using the following procedure. IMPORTANT • If the printer is used on a network, make sure that it is not printing data from another computer before turning the power OFF. • If you turn the printer OFF, all print data remaining in the printer memory will be erased.
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IMPORTANT Even if the power switch is turned OFF, power is consumed only slightly while the power plug is inserted into the AC power outlet. To cut the power consumption completely, unplug the power plug from the AC power outlet.
USB proper operation. • A USB cable is only supplied with 220 - 240 V model for countries and regions of Asia. In other countries and regions, prepare according to the specifications of your computer. Use a USB cable with the following symbol.
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Make sure that the printer and computer are OFF. Open the expansion slot cover. 1-14 Connecting to a Computer...
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Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear side of the printer, then close the expansion slot cover. Connect the A-type (flat) end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. Connecting to a Computer...
- Click [Cancel] and install the software from CD-ROM Setup. - Install with Plug and Play. • If you are not sure about the USB cable that is supported by the computer you are using, contact the store where you purchased the computer. Using a LAN Cable If the optional network board (NB-C1) is installed, the printer can be connected to the network using a Category 5 twisted pair cable.
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The network board for this printer cannot be connected to networks other than those listed above. • Make sure that there is a port available on the hub to which the printer will be connected. An additional hub must be installed if there is no free port. NOTE...
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Attach the ferrite core to the LAN cable as shown in the figure. Attach the ferrite core at 5 cm or less from the end of the connector which is connected to the printer. 5 cm or less 1-18 Connecting to a Computer...
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Connect the LAN cable to the LAN connector of the network board, then close the expansion slot cover. Connect a LAN cable that is compatible with the LAN connector of the network board according to the network. Connect the other end of the LAN cable to the hub.
Using inappropriate paper may result in deterioration in print quality or paper jams. IMPORTANT • Print speed may drop depending on the settings for the paper size, paper type, and print copies. • When continuously printing the paper of 272 mm long or less, the safety function that prevents damages caused by heat may slow the print speed down in stages.
Index Card Envelopes If you want to improve the fixation when printed with [Heavy Paper 2] selected, select [Heavy Paper H]. When printing Index Card or envelopes, the printer automatically applies the appropriate print mode to each type by specifying [Output Size] in the [Page Setup] sheet.
Standard paper sizes can be loaded in the paper cassettes and manual feed slot. Custom paper sizes can be loaded in the manual feed slot. Also, paper at a size of A4, Legal, or Letter is available for automatic 2-sided printing.
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• Do not print on the reverse side (glued side) of envelopes. • When loading an envelope, load it so that the flap is toward the left of the printer when viewed from the front. : Feeding direction) Paper Requirements...
NOTE When printing envelopes, they may be creased. Abbreviations of Paper Sizes The following shows the abbreviations of paper sizes that are marked on the paper cassette or manual feed slot: Paper Size Paper Guides Legal Letter Executive EXEC Printable Area...
- Labels with backing sheet that is easily peeled off - Paper that has already been printed by a copy machine or another laser printer (The reverse side of the paper is also unusable. Using the manual feed slot, however, you can perform 2-sided printing manually on the back of previously printed paper.
When paper is moved to a location where the temperature or humidity differs significantly, the paper may curl or become creased.
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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.)
(B): Cassette 1 (C): Cassette 2 (Optional) 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. 2-10...
Envelope 1 sheet Selecting a Paper Source A paper source can be selected in the [Paper Source] sheet in the printer driver. Display 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,"...
[Heavy Paper H] [Transparency] [Label] This option can be specified only when [Print Style] is set to [Booklet Printing] in the [Finishing] sheet. This option can be specified only when the optional paper feeder is installed. Confirm the settings, then click [OK].
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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. •...
2-sided printing. • During 2-sided printing, do not touch the paper until it is output to the face-down output tray completely. During 2-sided printing, the paper is once output partially after the front side is printed, and then it is fed again to be printed on the reverse side.
flattened. IMPORTANT Be sure to close the output selection cover before performing automatic 2-sided printing. • When paper is output to the face-up output slot, take out one piece at a time each time it • is output. Output Tray...
The face-up output slot and its surroundings become hot during or immediately after • using the printer. Do not touch the face-up output slot and its surroundings when removing the jammed paper or performing the related operation. Paper Capacity of the Output Trays...
Selecting an Output Tray Switching to the Face-up Output Slot When switching an output tray to the face-up output slot, open the output selection cover as shown in the figure. Switching to the Face-down Output Tray When switching an output tray to the face-down output tray, close the output selection cover as shown in the figure.
Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette The paper cassette can be loaded with plain paper and heavy paper (91 - 120 g/ ) at sizes of A4, B5, A5, Legal, Letter, and Executive. When the paper source has run out of paper, a message indicating there is no paper appears in the Printer Status Window, and the <...
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Pull 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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NOTE If you are using B5 size paper (182 mm x 257 mm), set the paper guide to "JIS B5". G While holding the lock release lever of the rear paper guide, slide the guide to the size mark for the paper to be loaded.
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IMPORTANT • Be sure to check if the paper guide is at the position of the size of the loaded paper. If the paper guide is set at a wrong position, this may result in misfeeds. • If you use paper that has been poorly cut, multiple sheets of paper may be fed at once.
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(B) on the paper guides. Make sure that there is sufficient space between the hooks of the paper guides and the paper stack. If there is no sufficient space, slightly reduce the amount of paper.
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[OK]. When A4, Letter, or Legal size is selected, the following screen appears. When performing 2-sided printing, set the paper size switch lever on the rear of the main unit to the appropriate position, then click [OK]. Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette...
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When you do not perform 2-sided printing, simply click [OK]. NOTE For details on the procedure for setting the paper size switch lever, see "Automatic 2-sided Printing," on p. 2-46. Next, configure the printer driver (See p. 2-40). 2-24 Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette...
Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot The manual feed slot can be loaded with only a sheet of paper that is 76.2 to 215.9 mm wide and 127.0 to 355.6 mm long. 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.
However, when printing multiple copies or multiple pages from the manual feed slot, make sure that the printer is not operating and (Load Paper) indicator (orange) is blinking before loading the second and subsequent paper.
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The paper guides move together. IMPORTANT Be sure to align the paper guides with the width of the paper. If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, this may result in misfeeds or paper jams. Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot...
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NOTE To print letterhead paper or paper printed with a logo, load the paper so that the printing side is facing up, as shown in the following figure. : Feeding direction) Gently insert the paper until it touches the back of the printer while supporting the paper with hands as shown in the figure.
• Load the paper so that it is straight. • If the paper is curled or folded at corners, flatten it before loading it in the printer. Next, configure the printer driver (See p. 2-40). Loading Index Card Load Index Card in the manual feed slot using the following procedure.
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figure. The paper guides move together. IMPORTANT Be sure to align the paper guides with the width of the Index Card. If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, this may result in misfeeds or paper jams. 2-30...
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• Load Index Card so that it is straight. • If Index Card is curled, flatten the curls by warping it in the opposite direction before loading it. Next, configure the printer driver (See p. 2-40). Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot...
When loading an envelope in the manual feed slot, be sure to load it in portrait orientation so that the printing side is facing up and the flap is toward the left of the printer when viewed from the front.
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The paper guides move together. IMPORTANT Be sure to align the paper guides with the width of the envelope. If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, this may result in misfeeds or paper jams. Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot...
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figure. When the envelope is loaded, it is sent into the slot a little. CAUTION When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper. IMPORTANT Load the envelope so that it is straight.
However, when printing multiple copies or multiple pages from the manual feed slot, make sure that the printer is not operating and (Load Paper) indicator (orange) is blinking before loading the second and subsequent paper.
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figure. The paper guides move together. IMPORTANT Be sure to align the paper guides with the width of the paper. If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, this may result in misfeeds or paper jams. 2-36...
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NOTE To print letterhead paper or paper printed with a logo, load the paper so that the printing side is facing up, as shown in the following figure. : Feeding direction) Gently insert the paper until it touches the back of the printer while supporting the paper with hands as shown in the figure.
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• Load the paper so that it is straight. • If the paper is curled or folded at corners, flatten it before loading it in the printer. Register the size of the loaded custom size paper using the following procedure.
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[Width]) within user-definable sizes. Click [Register]. NOTE On Windows 98/Me, up to 30 custom paper sizes can be added. On Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, the number depends on the system environment. Confirm the settings, then click [OK]. Next, configure the printer driver (See p. 2-40).
NOTE For more details on the settings for the printer driver, see Online Help. For details on methods for displaying Online Help, see "How to Use Online Help," on p. 4-72. Select [Print] from the [File] menu in the application. Select the name of this printer for [Name] or [Printer Name], and then click [Properties].
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NOTE If you set [Page Size] to [Index Card], [Envelope DL], [Envelope COM10], [Envelope C5], or [Envelope Monarch], the following message appears, and [Paper Type] is automatically specified.
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From [Output Size], select the size of the loaded paper as needed. Leave the setting at [Match Page Size] when the paper size specified for [Page Size] and that of the paper loaded in the paper source are the same, since there is no need to change the setting. IMPORTANT The print will be automatically reduced or enlarged to fit on the page when the...
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Display the [Paper Source] sheet, then select [Paper Source]. Specify the same setting as the one for [Paper Source], although the setting for [Paper Source] changes to ones such as [First Page] or [Other Pages] when [Paper Selection] is set to other than [Same Paper for All Pages].
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Index Card Envelopes If you want to improve the fixation when printed with [Heavy Paper 2] selected, select [Heavy Paper When printing Index Card or envelopes, the printer automatically applies the appropriate print mode to each type by specifying [Output Size] in the [Page Setup] sheet.
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Click [OK] to start printing. Setting Up the Printer Driver and Printing 2-45...
During automatic 2-sided printing, do not touch the paper until it is output to the face- down output tray completely. During automatic 2-sided printing, the paper is first output partially after the front side is printed, and then it is fed again to be printed on the reverse side.
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• When paper is fed from the paper cassette: Load the paper so that the printing side is facing up, as shown in the following figure. : Feeding direction) 2-sided Printing 2-47...
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• When paper is fed from the manual feed slot: Load the paper so that the printing side is facing down, as shown in the following figure. : Feeding direction) • Load paper in Cassette 2 (Only when the optional paper feeder is installed) in the same manner as you load paper in Cassette 1.
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IMPORTANT When performing 2-sided printing, be sure to confirm the paper size switch lever is set to the appropriate position. When the paper size switch lever is not set to the appropriate position, this may result in paper jams. 2-sided Printing...
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Close the duplex unit cover. Holding the opening of the duplex unit cover, close it gently. Select [Print] from the [File] menu in the application. Select the name of this printer for [Name] or [Printer Name], and then click [Properties]. 2-50...
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From [Output Size], select the size of the loaded paper as needed. Leave the setting at [Match Page Size] when the page size and the size of the paper loaded in the paper source are the same, since there is no need to change the setting.
IMPORTANT The print will be automatically reduced or enlarged to fit on the page when the settings for [Page Size] and [Output Size] are different. Display the [Finishing] sheet and select [2-sided Printing] for [Print Style]. Display the [Paper Source] sheet, then select [Paper Source].
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Select the paper type specified in [Paper Type]. NOTE Load paper based on the following [Paper Type] criteria: Paper Type Printer Driver Setting 60 - 74 g/m [Plain Paper L] Plain paper 75 - 90 g/m [Plain Paper] Heavy paper (91 - 120 g/m [Heavy Paper 1] Click [OK] to close the Properties dialog box.
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Click [OK] to start printing. 2-54 2-sided Printing...
Load paper in the manual feed slot. NOTE When printing the reverse side of previously printed paper from the manual feed slot, load the paper so that the printing side is facing up, as shown in the following figure. : Feeding direction)
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Select [Print] from the [File] menu in the application. Select the name of this printer for [Name] or [Printer Name], and then click [Properties]. Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then from [Page Size], select the size of a document that you have created with the application.
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From [Output Size], select the size of the loaded paper as needed. Leave the setting at [Match Page Size] when the page size and the size of the paper loaded in the manual feed slot are the same, since there is no need to change the setting.
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[Heavy Paper H] * Index Card *1 If you want to improve the toner fixation when printed with [Heavy Paper 2] selected, select [Heavy Paper H]. *2 When printing Index Card, the printer automatically applies the appropriate print mode to Index Card type by specifying [Output Size] in the [Page Setup] sheet.
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Click [OK] to close the Properties dialog box. Click [OK] to start printing. 2-sided Printing 2-59...
After Completing Installation..........3-53 Checking the Operations by Configuration Page Print ......3-55 Printing from a Network Computer by Sharing the Printer on a Network .
I Sharing the printer on a network (See p. 3-58) If you share this printer on a network and use it from a computer on the network, you must specify the settings for the computer and install the printer driver on the client computers.
120 MB or more (PC/AT Compatibles) *1 As the amount of available memory varies depending on the system configuration of the computer or application you are using, the above environment does not guarantee printing in all cases. *2 This indicates free hard disk space required for installing the printer driver and manuals using Easy Installation.
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Protocol: TCP/IP NOTE • When using Sound, a PC synthesizer (and the driver for PCM synthesizer) must be installed in your computer. Do not use a PC Speaker driver (speaker.drv etc.). • This printer uses bi-directional communication. Operation of the printer when connected...
3-46 *1 If you want to install the manuals only, see "Installing the Manuals," on p. 4-78. *2 When installing the CAPT software from [Add Printer Wizard], the USB port for connecting this printer has to have already been registered.
Computer by Sharing the Printer on a Network," on p. 3-58. • A USB cable is only supplied with 220 - 240 V model for countries and regions of Asia. In other countries and regions, prepare according to the specifications of your computer.
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Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the printer, then close the expansion slot cover. Connect the A-type (flat) end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. Installing the CAPT Software...
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Insert the supplied "LBP3300 User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If the CD-ROM is already in the drive, eject the disk and re-insert it into the drive. IMPORTANT If CD-ROM Setup does not appear, select [Run] from the [Start] menu, enter "D:\English\MInst.exe", and then click [OK].
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Click [Install]. If you selected [Custom Installation] in Step 7, clear the [Online Manuals] check box, and then click [Install]. Click [Next]. Installing the CAPT Software...
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Confirm the contents and select [I accept the terms in the license agreement], and then click [Next]. Select [Manually Set Port to Install], then click [Next]. 3-10 Installing the CAPT Software...
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Select the [Install Printer Driver through a USB Connection] check box, then click [Next]. Depending on the system environment, a message that prompts you to restart the computer may appear. In this case, restart the computer and continue the installation.
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NOTE • If you are using Windows 2000 and the [Digital Signature Not Found] dialog box appears, click [Yes]. • If you are using Windows XP/Server 2003 and the [Hardware Installation] dialog box appears, click [Continue Anyway]. When the following screen is displayed, turn the printer ON.
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The screen that informs you of the completion of the printer driver installation is displayed. Click [Exit]. If [Easy Installation] is selected in Step 7, the manuals are installed. Installing the CAPT Software 3-13...
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Confirm the installation results, then click [Next]. NOTE If the printer driver is not installed properly, see "Installation Problems," on p. 7-38. Select the [Restart Computer Now (Recommended)] check box, then click [Restart]. Windows restarts. The installation of the USB class driver and the printer driver is completed.
Installing with Plug and Play For Windows 98/Me The screen shots used in this section are from Windows Me. Make sure that the printer and computer are OFF. Open the expansion slot cover. Installing the CAPT Software 3-15...
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Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the printer, then close the expansion slot cover. Connect the A-type (flat) end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. 3-16 Installing the CAPT Software...
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Press " " of the power switch to turn the printer ON. Turn the computer on and start up Windows 98/Me. The [Add New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears. G For Windows Me If the following dialog box appears, proceed to Step 7.
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G For Windows 98 If the following dialog box appears, click [Next], then proceed to Step 7. If the following dialog box appears, click [Next], then proceed to Step 14. Select [Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)], then click [Next].
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For Windows Me: Select [D:\English\USBPORT\WinMe], and then click [OK]. For Windows 98: Select [D:\English\USBPORT\Win98], and then click [OK]. The CD-ROM drive name is indicated as "D:" in this manual. The CD-ROM drive name may differ depending on the computer you are using.
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Make sure that the folder to be browsed is displayed for [Specify a location], and then click [Next]. Click [Next]. Installation of the USB class driver starts. Click [Finish]. The printer is detected automatically. Please wait a moment. 3-20 Installing the CAPT Software...
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The [Add New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears. For Windows 98, click [Next]. Select [Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)], then click [Next]. For Windows 98: Select [Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended).], then click [Next].
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[Specify a location] check box. Click [Browse], then select the folder. Select [D:\English\Win98_Me], then click [OK]. The CD-ROM drive name is indicated as "D:" in this manual. The CD-ROM drive name may differ depending on the computer you are using. 3-22...
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Make sure that the folder to be browsed is displayed for [Specify a location], and then click [Next]. Click [Next]. Enter a new name in [Printer name] if you want to change the printer name. NOTE If another printer driver has already been installed in the computer, the message <Do you want your Windows-based programs to use this printer as the default...
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Click [Finish]. Copying files is started. When the dialog box for completing the installation appears, click [OK]. Click [Finish]. The installation of the USB class driver and the printer driver is completed. 3-24 Installing the CAPT Software...
For Windows 2000 Make sure that the printer and computer are OFF. Open the expansion slot cover. Installing the CAPT Software 3-25...
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Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the printer, then close the expansion slot cover. Connect the A-type (flat) end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. 3-26 Installing the CAPT Software...
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Press " " of the power switch to turn the printer ON. Turn the computer on and start up Windows 2000. Log on as a member of Administrators. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears. NOTE Full Control Permission is required for the installation of the printer driver.
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Select [Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)], then click [Next]. NOTE [Unknown] may be displayed as the name of the device. Clear the [Floppy disk drives] check box and the [CD-ROM drives] check box, select the [Specify a location] check box, and then click [Next].
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Select [D:\English\Win2K_XP]. Select [CNAB5STK.INF], then click [Open]. The CD-ROM drive name is indicated as "D:" in this manual. The CD-ROM drive name may differ depending on the computer you are using. Make sure that the folder to be browsed is displayed for [Copy manufacturer's files from], and then click [OK].
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Copying files is started. NOTE If the [Digital Signature Not Found] dialog box appears, click [Yes]. Click [Finish]. The installation of the USB class driver (supplied with an operating system) and the printer driver is completed. 3-30 Installing the CAPT Software...
For Windows XP/Server 2003 The screen shots used in this section are from Windows XP. Make sure that the printer and computer are OFF. Open the expansion slot cover. Installing the CAPT Software 3-31...
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Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the printer, then close the expansion slot cover. Connect the A-type (flat) end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. 3-32 Installing the CAPT Software...
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Press " " of the power switch to turn the printer ON. Turn the computer on and start up Windows XP/Server 2003. Log on as a member of Administrators. NOTE Full Control Permission is required for the installation of the printer driver.
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G If the following screen is displayed ❑ Select [No, not this time], then click [Next]. ❑ Select [Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)], then click [Next]. 3-34 Installing the CAPT Software...
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[Include this location in the search] check box. Click [Browse], then select the folder. Select [D:\English\Win2K_XP], then click [OK]. The CD-ROM drive name is indicated as "D:" in this manual. The CD-ROM drive name may differ depending on the computer you are using. Installing the CAPT Software...
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Click [Finish]. IMPORTANT If you are using a computer with Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall as the print server, you need to configure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the client computers. (See p. 8- The installation of the USB class driver (supplied with an operating system) and the printer driver is completed.
Installing from [Add Printer Wizard] NOTE When installing the CAPT software from [Add Printer Wizard], the USB port for connecting this printer has to have already been registered. For Windows 98/Me The screen shots used in this section are from Windows Me.
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Select [Local printer], then click [Next]. NOTE This screen does not appear when the network settings have not been configured. Click [Have Disk]. Insert the supplied "LBP3300 User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and then click [Browse]. If CD-ROM Setup appears, click [Exit].
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Select [D:\English\Win98_Me], then click [OK]. The CD-ROM drive name is indicated as "D:" in this manual. The CD-ROM drive name may differ depending on the computer you are using. Confirm the contents of [Copy manufacturer's files from], then click [OK].
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Select the USB port for connecting this printer, and then click [Next]. Enter a new name in [Printer name] if you want to change the printer name. NOTE If another printer driver has already been installed in the computer, the message <Do you want your Windows-based programs to use this printer as the default...
The installation of the printer driver is completed. For Windows 2000 IMPORTANT When printing a test page, make sure that the printer is properly connected to the computer and the printer is ON before installing the CAPT software. Turn the computer on and start up Windows 2000.
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Make sure that [Local printer] is selected, then click [Next]. NOTE Do not select the [Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer] check box. Select the USB port for connecting this printer, and then click [Next]. 3-42 Installing the CAPT Software...
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If CD-ROM Setup appears, click [Exit]. Select [D:\English\Win2K_XP]. Select [CNAB5STK.INF], then click [Open]. The CD-ROM drive name is indicated as "D:" in this manual. The CD-ROM drive name may differ depending on the computer you are using. Installing the CAPT Software...
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Confirm the contents of [Copy manufacturer's files from], then click [OK]. For example, when your CD-ROM drive is drive [D:], it is displayed as [D:\English\Win2K_XP]. Click [Next]. Enter a new name in [Printer name] if you want to change the printer name, then click [Next].
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In this case, select [Yes] or [No]. Click [Next]. NOTE When sharing this printer on a network, select [Share as], and then click [Next]. The window for entering [Location] and [Comment] is displayed. Enter them as needed, then click [Next].
Click [Finish]. Copying files is started. When printing a test page, a dialog box will appear after printing. Click [OK] to close the dialog box. NOTE If the [Digital Signature Not Found] dialog box appears, click [Yes]. If the printer and computer are not connected, turn the computer off, connect the computer and printer with a USB cable, and then turn them ON.
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Make sure that [Local printer attached to this computer] is selected, then click [Next]. NOTE Do not select the [Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer] check box. Make sure that [Use the following port] is selected, select the USB port to which this printer is connected, and then click [Next].
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If CD-ROM Setup appears, click [Exit]. Select [D:\English\Win2K_XP]. Select [CNAB5STK.INF], then click [Open]. The CD-ROM drive name is indicated as "D:" in this manual. The CD-ROM drive name may differ depending on the computer you are using. Installing the CAPT Software...
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Confirm the contents of [Copy manufacturer's files from], then click [OK]. For example, when your CD-ROM drive is drive [D:], it is displayed as [D:\English\Win2K_XP]. Click [Next]. Enter a new name in [Printer name] if you want to change the printer name, then click [Next].
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NOTE If another printer driver has already been installed in the computer, the message <Do you want to use this printer as the default printer?> appears. In this case, select [Yes] or [No]. Click [Next]. NOTE When sharing this printer on a network, select [Share name], and then click [Next].
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Click [Finish]. Copying files is started. When printing a test page, a dialog box will appear after printing. Click [OK] to close the dialog box. NOTE If the [Hardware Installation] dialog box appears, click [Continue Anyway]. If the printer and computer are not connected, turn the computer off, connect the computer and printer with a USB cable, and then turn them ON.
After Completing Installation When the installation of the CAPT software is completed, an icon and folder for this printer will be created as follows. I For Windows 98/Me/2000 • The icon for the printer is displayed in the [Printers] folder.
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I For Windows XP/Server 2003 • The icon for this printer is displayed in the [Printers and Faxes] folder. • [Canon Printer Uninstaller] is added to [All Programs] under the [Start] menu. • If the manuals are installed, [LBP3300 Online Manuals] is created on the desktop.
Total Printed Pages]. NOTE • Configuration Page Print is designed to be printed on A4 size paper. Load A4 size paper. • The screen shots used in this section are from Windows XP Professional. Display the [Printers and Faxes] folder or the [Printers] folder.
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Click [OK]. Configuration Page Print is printed. IMPORTANT This is a sample of Configuration Page Print. The contents may differ from the Configuration Page Print printed by your computer. NOTE If Configuration Page Print is not printed properly, see "Chapter 7 Troubleshooting".
Printing from a Network Computer by Sharing the Printer on a Network When you share this printer on a network, you can use it as a network printer, which enables printing from other computers that are not directly connected to this printer.
3. Select the [Service] icon, then click [Add]. 4. Select [File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks], then click [OK]. 5. Click [File and Printer Sharing], make sure that [I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s).] is selected, then click [OK].
Networks] is selected, then click [OK]. I Printer Sharing Settings NOTE For Windows XP, the printer cannot be shared on a network at the default settings (the settings immediately after the installation). Printer sharing settings require running [Network Setup Wizard] to enable the sharing settings.
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For Windows 2000: Select [Shared as]. NOTE • You can also specify the sharing settings during the local installation. • Do not enter blank or special characters for the share name. 3-62 Printing from a Network Computer by Sharing the Printer on a Network...
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If any client is using Windows 98/Me, click [Additional Drivers]. If no client is using Windows 98/Me, click [OK]. The printer icon changes to the shared printer icon, and the printer sharing settings are completed. Select the [Windows 95, 98 and Me] check box, then click [OK].
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The printer icon changes to the shared printer icon. IMPORTANT To clear the printer sharing settings, select [Do not share this printer] ([Not shared] for Windows 2000) in the [Sharing] sheet. If you cleared the printer sharing settings with Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall, you need to delete the settings registered in Windows Firewall using the utility software.
Installing from [Windows Explorer] (See p. 3-78) IMPORTANT • If you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, be sure to log on as a member of Administrators when starting up. • If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall on a client computer, configure the following settings.
Insert the supplied "LBP3300 User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If the CD-ROM is already in the drive, eject the disk and re-insert it into the drive. IMPORTANT If CD-ROM Setup does not appear, select [Run] from the [Start] menu, enter "D:\English\MInst.exe", and then click [OK].
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If you do not install the manuals, select [Custom Installation]. Click [Install]. If you selected [Custom Installation] in Step 2, clear the [Online Manuals] check box, and then click [Install]. 3-68 Printing from a Network Computer by Sharing the Printer on a Network...
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Click [Next]. Confirm the contents and select [I accept the terms in the license agreement], and then click [Next]. Select [Manually Set Port to Install], then click [Next]. Printing from a Network Computer by Sharing the Printer on a Network 3-69...
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If the [Install Printer driver through a USB Connection] check box is selected, clear the check box, then click [Next]. NOTE Do not select the [Install Printer Driver through a USB Connection] check box. Select [Use Network Printer] for [Port Settings], then click [Settings].
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Select the icon for the shared printer in the print server, then click [OK]. Select whether or not to use this printer as the default printer, then click [Next]. Click [Start]. Printing from a Network Computer by Sharing the Printer on a Network...
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If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall, the following screen is displayed. Click [No]. Select [Yes] only when the computer on which you are currently installing the printer driver is to be used as a print server.
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If [Easy Installation] is selected in Step 2, the manuals are installed. Confirm the installation results, then click [Next]. NOTE If the printer driver is not installed properly, see "Installation Problems," on p. 7-38. Printing from a Network Computer by Sharing the Printer on a Network 3-73...
Windows restarts. IMPORTANT If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall on the client computers, configure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the print server. If you do not clear the block, the printer status may not be displayed properly in the Printer Status Window, and some of the printer functions may not operate properly.
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Click [Next]. Select [A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer], then click [Next]. For Windows 98/Me/2000: Select [Network printer] then click [Next]. Printing from a Network Computer by Sharing the Printer on a Network 3-75...
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Select the directory of the print server, then click [Next]. For Windows 98/Me: Proceed to Step 8. NOTE If you are using Windows XP/Server 2003 and the [Connect to Printer] dialog box appears, follow the directions in the message. 3-76...
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Click [Finish]. IMPORTANT If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall on the client computers, configure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the print server. If you do not clear the block, the printer status may not be displayed properly in the Printer Status Window, and some of the printer functions may not operate properly.
Select the print server from [My Network Places] (from [Network Neighborhood] for Windows 98), then double-click the icon for this printer. Alternatively, you can drag and drop the icon for the printer into the [Printers and Faxes] folder or [Printers] folder. Follow the instructions on the screen.
If the printer driver was installed on Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 logged on by a user who is a member of Administrators, it cannot be uninstalled from the computer logged on by anyone other than users who are members of Administrators. Be sure to log in as a member of Administrators before the uninstallation.
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Select the name of this printer, then click [Delete]. NOTE Even if [Canon LBP3300] is not on the list in the [Delete Printer] dialog box, you can delete the file and information related to this printer by clicking [Delete]. Click [Yes].
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2003) or [Configuration] (for Windows 98/Me) sheet, then specify the settings for [Paper Source Options]. NOTE You can also obtain the printer status such as the paper feeder automatically by clicking [Get Device Status]. Click [OK]. Setting Printer Information Before Printing...
Printing from an Application After installing the CAPT software, you can now print jobs on the printer. This section describes the procedure for printing from an application, taking Adobe Reader 6.0 as an example. Load paper in the paper cassette or manual feed slot.
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NOTE The printer name displayed in this dialog box can be changed in the [Printers and Faxes] folder (the [Printers] folder for Windows 98/Me/2000). If you want to specify more detailed printing preferences, click [Properties].
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The settings that are specified here only apply to the currently opened file. Check the contents of the [Document Properties] dialog each time you print. In particular, it is recommended that you confirm the contents of the [Page Setup] sheet and the [Paper Source] sheet.
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"Using the Various Printing Functions" (see p. 4-20) describes how to use the various functions of the printer and printer driver. By specifying the settings for the printer and printer driver for each job, you can make the best use of the printer and its functions.
NOTE The [Configuration] sheet that allows you to specify various settings for the printer can be displayed only by using the procedure described in "Displaying the [Printer Properties] Dialog Box from the [Printers] Folder"...
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Select the name of this printer for [Name] or [Printer Name], and then click [Properties]. The [Document Properties] dialog box is displayed. 4-10 Specifying the Printing Preferences...
Select the icon for this printer, then select [Properties] from the [File] menu. The [Printer Properties] dialog box is displayed. NOTE The [Printer Properties] dialog box can also be displayed by right-clicking the icon for this printer and selecting [Properties] from the pop-up menu. Specifying the Printing Preferences 4-11...
Full Control Permission is required to specify the settings for the [Printers and Faxes] folder or the [Printers] folder. If you cannot display the [Document Properties] dialog box from the [Printers and Faxes] folder or the [Printers] folder, display the dialog box from the application.
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Confirm the printer name, then click [Properties]. The [Document Properties] dialog box is displayed. Specifying the Printing Preferences 4-13...
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The [Printer Properties] dialog box is displayed. NOTE The [Printer Properties] dialog box can also be displayed by right-clicking the icon for this printer and selecting [Properties] from the pop-up menu. 4-16 Specifying the Printing Preferences...
Deleting/Pausing/Resuming a Print Job You can delete, pause, or resume a job in the Printer Status Window. Pressing (Cancel Job) key on the control panel also cancels the job in which an error is occurring and that in a printing process.
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The following message is displayed and the [My Job Operation] tab is selected on the top by clicking the [Pause Job] button in the [Current Print Job] tab. Click the button for the desired operation from among the [Job Operation] buttons.
A job of which print copy is one sheet of paper cannot be canceled. • If the job when the key is pressed and the job when the key is released are different, the both jobs cannot be canceled. •...
I Scaling Print Output (See p. 4-48) Specify this option when A4 size data is reduced in size and printed on B5 size paper, or B5 size data is enlarged and printed on A4 size paper. You can specify an arbitrary scaling.
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I Poster Printing (See p. 4-50) You can magnify a single page image and print it out on multiple sheets of paper. You can join these printouts together to make one large poster. I Watermark Printing (See p. 4-51) You can superimpose watermarks (such as [COPY], [DRAFT], etc.) over the documents created by an application.
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• [Booklet Printing] By printing 2 pages on both sides of paper and folding the paper into two, the pages are aligned properly and ready to be bound into a booklet (Therefore, 4 pages in total are printed on a single sheet of paper).
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Printouts of a complete job are grouped. For example, if you are printing three copies of a 3-page document, printouts of a complete job are grouped, arranged in this page order: 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3. •...
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I Smoothing Out Rough-Textured Images (See p. 4-60) Specify this option when printing by smoothing out this kind of low-resolution image data. I Printing with Toner Density Adjusted (See p. 4-61) You can print with toner density adjusted. I Specifying the Brightness and Contrast (See p. 4-62) You can perform printing with the brightness and contrast specified.
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Adjustment] sheet. I Editing Jobs with PageComposer (See p. 4-69) You can combine two jobs into one and change the job settings for the combined job. You can edit a job in another application. You can also preview the job.
The [Printer Properties] dialog box and the [Document Properties] dialog box contain the following sheets that allow you to specify the various printing functions. You can switch among the sheets by clicking the tabs across the top of the dialog box.
- [Profile] Sheet NOTE The [General], [Sharing], [Ports], [Advanced], [Color Management], [Security] sheets in the [Printer Properties] dialog box are displayed by Windows. For details on these sheets, see Windows Help. [Page Setup] Sheet The [Page Setup] sheet allows you to specify the following printing preferences:...
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I [Custom Paper Size Settings] Dialog Box The following dialog box is displayed by clicking [Custom Paper Size]. This dialog box allows you to specify the height and width of custom paper size, which is different from the standard paper sizes.
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Registers custom paper sizes. I [Edit Watermark] Dialog Box (See p. 4-52) The following dialog box is displayed by clicking [Edit Watermark]. This dialog box allows you to add new watermarks and edit the added watermarks. Using the Various Printing Functions 4-29...
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Displays a list of registered watermarks. The watermarks with a [Watermark List] small red mark placed at the left side of the name are provided by default. These provided watermarks cannot be deleted. Allows you to add and specify a new watermark in the [Edit [Add] Watermark] dialog box (Up to 50 watermarks can be added).
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I [Page Options] Dialog Box (See p. 4-53) The following dialog box is displayed by clicking [Page Options]. This dialog box allows you to specify borders, date, and page numbers, etc. to be printed on the printouts. Setting/Button Contents You can select the type of edging to print as a border. When a...
Setting/Button Contents [Size] Specify the font size to be used. Select the color to be used. Since this printer is a monochrome [Color] printer, all the colors are printed in grayscale. [Finishing] Sheet The [Finishing] sheet allows you to specify the following printing preferences:...
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finishing details and print mode appropriate to the paper. I [Detailed Settings for Booklet] Dialog Box When [Booklet Printing] is selected, click [Booklet] to display the following dialog box as needed. This dialog box allows you to specify the settings for booklet printing.
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fit the remaining space. I [Gutter Settings] Dialog Box (See p. 4-56) The following dialog box is displayed by clicking [Gutter]. This dialog box allows you to specify the width of the gutter and image processing method. 4-34...
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Setting/Button Contents When a value is specified, a margin of white space is created on one side of the printed paper (This margin is called [Gutter]). The [Gutter] gutter is useful when binding pages. Valid values for [Gutter] range from 0 to 30 mm.
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EMF (meta file) format. * Perform the following procedure regardless of the setting for this option if [Paper Source] is set to [Auto]. When the settings for [Output Size] and the [Register Paper Size in Cassettes] dialog box are different, a message appears, then printing is paused.
[Paper Source] Sheet The [Paper Source] sheet allows you to specify the following printing preferences: Setting/Button Contents [Paper Selection] Specify the paper feed method. Specify paper source or paper type according to the settings selected in [Paper Selection]. - [Auto] Automatically selects the paper source according to the size or type of paper.
(Windows 2000/XP/ Adjustment] sheet that is displayed when [Grayscale Settings] is Server 2003 only) clicked. [Preview] is printed in the center of the paper, and this is (See p. 4-64) surrounded by images where [Brightness] and [Contrast] are changed by 1 unit in each of the corresponding directions.
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[Toner Density] (See p. 4-61) Adjusts the toner density for the print data. The draft mode is used to print a test page. By using the [Use Draft Mode] draft mode, you can reduce the toner consumption of the printer by thinning out the print data.
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Displays a sample image after adjustment. [Original] Displays a sample of the original image before adjustment. [Brightness] (See p. 4-62) You can adjust the brightness for the print data. [Contrast] (See p. 4-62) You can adjust the contrast for the print data.
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• [Matching] Sheet This sheet allows you to specify the method for color correction for printing. If you do not perform color correction, specify the setting for [Gamma]. Setting/Button Contents [Matching Mode] You can specify the method for color correction.
[Configuration]/[Device Settings] Sheet The [Configuration]/[Device Settings] sheet allows you to specify the paper source options, when to display the Printer Status Window, and others. Setting/Button Contents You can select the paper source options when they are [Paper Source Options] installed in the printer.
[Profile] Sheet (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 only) This sheet allows you to add new "Profiles" and edit the previously registered "Profiles". Setting/Button Contents [Profile List] Lists the available "Profiles". [Name] Displays the name of the "Profile" selected in [Profile List]. Displays a comment about the "Profile" selected in [Profile [Comment] List].
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The following dialog box is displayed by clicking [Add] or [Edit]. This dialog box allows you to enter [Name], [Icon], [Comment], and the printing preferences for the newly added "Profile" or the one that you want to edit. Setting/Button Contents [Name] You can enter the name for the "Profile"...
Right-clicking on Preview selects [1 Page per Sheet [1-sided]], [2 Pages per Sheet [1- sided]], [4 Pages per Sheet [1-sided]], [1 Page per Sheet [2-sided]], [2 Pages per Sheet [2-sided]], or [4 Pages per Sheet [2-sided]]. The meanings of the icons on the lower right on Preview are as follows:...
Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then select the number of the pages to be printed on one sheet from [Page Layout]. The number of pages that can be selected is 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, or 16 (Pages per Sheet).
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When [Page Layout] is set to 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, or 16 (Pages per Sheet), [Page Order] appears. Specify how the pages are aligned. NOTE The options under the [Page Order] pull-down menu differ depending on the paper orientation or the number of pages to be printed on one sheet.
Scaling Print Output You can select a scale when [Page Layout] is set to [1 Page per Sheet]. When the settings for [Page Size] and [Output Size] are different from each other, the scale factor is adjusted automatically. The scale factor can also be specified manually.
Scaling a Document Manually Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then specify the page size in [Page Size]. Specify the paper size in [Output Size]. Select the [Manual Scaling] check box, then specify the value in the spin box. Confirm the settings, then click [OK].
Poster Printing You can magnify a single page image and print it out on multiple sheets of paper. You can join these printouts together to make one large poster. If you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, display the [Device Settings] sheet, and then make sure that [Spooling at Host] is set to [Auto].
You can superimpose watermarks (such as [COPY], [DRAFT], etc.) over the documents created by an application. Select the desired character string from the list of the character strings registered as watermarks. Also, you can add new watermarks or edit the already registered watermarks by clicking [Edit Watermark] in the [Page Setup] sheet.
Editing Watermarks If you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, display the [Device Settings] sheet, and then make sure that [Spooling at Host] is set to [Auto]. Display the [Page Setup] sheet, select the [Watermark] check box, and then click [Edit Watermark].
NOTE • For more details on the settings, see Windows online Help. For details on methods for displaying Online Help, see "How to Use Online Help," on p. 4-72. • When adding a new watermark, click [Add]. • You cannot change the settings for the default watermarks.
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Specify the options as needed. NOTE For more details on the settings, see Windows online Help. For details on methods for displaying Online Help, see "How to Use Online Help," on p. 4-72. Confirm the settings, then click [OK]. The [Page Setup] sheet reappears.
When performing 2-sided printing or booklet printing, set the paper size switch lever on the rear of the main unit to the appropriate position. When the switch is not set to the appropriate position, this may result in paper jams. For details on the procedure for setting the paper size switch lever, see "Automatic 2-sided Printing,"...
The printer starts printing. Printing with a Gutter You can specify a gutter on the printouts. Valid gutter values range from 0 to 30 mm. When a gutter is specified, the position of the page image is adjusted to make room for the gutter.
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[Gutter]. Specify the options as needed. NOTE For more details on the settings, see Windows online Help. For details on methods for displaying Online Help, see "How to Use Online Help," on p. 4-72. Confirm the settings, then click [OK].
Printouts of a complete job are grouped. For example, if you are printing three copies of a 3-page document, printouts of a complete job are grouped, arranged in this page order: 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3. •...
Printing with the Data 180 Degrees Rotated Prints with the image 180 degrees rotated. This option is useful for printing envelopes and Index Card that can be fed only in specific orientations. Display the [Finishing] sheet, then click [Finishing Details].
Smoothing Out Rough-Textured Images When image data such as photographic images are enlarged in size in an application and printed, the printed images can look rough or jagged. You can print this kind of low-resolution image data with smoothing it out.
Display the [Quality] sheet, then click [Details]. Adjust the toner density by dragging the [Toner Density] slider from side to side. Move the slider to the right to make it denser and to the left to make it lighter. Using the Various Printing Functions 4-61...
Click [OK] or [Print]. The printer starts printing. Specifying the Brightness and Contrast You can perform printing with the brightness and contrast specified. Display the [Quality] sheet, select the [Manual Grayscale Settings] check box, and then click [Grayscale Settings]. 4-62...
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Display the [Grayscale Adjustment] sheet, then adjust the brightness and contrast for the print data. Move the [Brightness] slider to the right to make it lighter and to the left to make it darker. Move the [Contrast] slider to the right to make it higher and to the left to make it lower.
[Grayscale Adjustment] sheet. [Preview] is printed in the center of the paper, and this is surrounded by images where [Brightness] and [Contrast] are changed by 1 unit in each of the corresponding directions. This is useful to adjust the colors on the printed paper.
[Icon] allows you to select the icon for the "Profile". Enter any comments in [Comment] as needed. NOTE You can enter up to 31 characters for [Name] and up to 255 characters for [Comment]. 4-66 Using the Various Printing Functions...
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Click [View Settings]. ❑ When [OK] is clicked, the [Add Profile] dialog box reappears. Click [OK]. The Properties dialog box reappears. Make sure that the name of the added "Profile" is in [Profile List]. Using the Various Printing Functions 4-67...
Editing/Deleting a Profile You can change or save the Profile information or delete it from [Profile List]. Click [ ] (Edit Profile). Edit information about the "Profiles". G Editing a Profile ❑ You can change the settings for [Name], [Icon], and [Comment].
❑ When [Export] is clicked, information about the selected "Profile" is saved into the file. The "Profile" saved in the file can be used again even if it is deleted from the list. ❑ When the [Apply Settings from Application] check box is selected, the settings for [Page Size], [Orientation], and [Copies] specified in the application are...
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The message that informs you that the output method is going to be switched to the [Edit and Preview] mode is displayed. Click [OK]. Specify the printing preferences in each sheet, then click [OK]. The [Print] dialog box reappears. Click [OK] or [Print].
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The [Canon PageComposer] dialog box is displayed, and the job is displayed on a list. Repeat Step 1 to 4 for the jobs that you want to edit. Edit the jobs on the list in the [Canon PageComposer] dialog box.
Help using the following procedure to see the instructions in it. Displaying Online Help on the Options Displayed on the Screen There are three methods to display Online Help on the windows of the printer driver or the Printer Status Window. •...
] (Help) on [Titlebar], move the [?]-attached cursor to the item of which you want to display Help, then click it. • Press the [TAB] key on your keyboard to select the item of which you want to display Help, then press the [F1] key. Displaying Online Help on the Operation Procedures Display the procedures for operating the printer driver or the Printer Status Window using the following procedure.
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Click [Contents]. Double-click the title of which you want to know the operation procedure. 4-74 How to Use Online Help...
Retrieving the Option about Which You Want to Know with Keywords and Displaying its Online Help Retrieve the option about which you want to know with keywords and display its Online Help using the following procedure. Click [Help]. How to Use Online Help...
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Click [Index]. Enter the keyword to display the option about which you want to know. 4-76 How to Use Online Help...
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Depending on your operating system, a list of words created automatically may be displayed on [Find]. You can also display Online Help by selecting a word that is related to the option about which you want to know from the displayed word list.
Insert the supplied "LBP3300 User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If the CD-ROM is already in the drive, eject the disk and re-insert it into the drive. IMPORTANT If CD-ROM Setup does not appear, select [Run] from the [Start] menu, enter "D:\English\MInst.exe", and then click [OK].
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Clear the [Printer Driver] check box, then click [Install]. When screen for completing the installation appears, click [Next]. Click [Exit]. Manuals 4-79...
If the manuals are installed on Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 logged on by a user who is a member of Administrators, they cannot be uninstalled from the computer logged on by anyone other than users who are members of Administrators. Be sure to log in as a member of Administrators before the uninstallation.
The Printer Status Window shows the printer status of LBP3300 (such as the operation status and job information) with messages, animations, sounds, and icons. NOTE To activate a sound, your computer must have a PCM synthesizer, and have the driver for PCM synthesizer installed. Functions on the Printer Status Window The functions on the Printer Status Window are the same on both Windows 98/Me and Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003.
Obtains the printer status and refreshes the Printer Status Window display. [Resolve Error] Button Allows you to resume a job when the job is paused for some reason. [Current Print Job] Tab [Progress Bar]: Indicates the progress of the current job by showing the number of printed pages or changing the background color.
• Display the [Printer Properties] dialog box and display the [Configuration]/[Device Settings] sheet, and then select the [Show Icon in the Taskbar] check box. The icon for the Printer Status Window is displayed in the Windows taskbar. Click the icon, then click [Canon LBP3300] to run it.
The Printer Status Window appears automatically during printing or when an error occurs. If [When Starting Printing] is not selected in the [Preferences] dialog box in the [Options] menu, the Printer Status Window does not appear during printing. (See "[Preferences] Menu," on p. 4-84) •...
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Select [Preferences] from the [Options] menu. The [Preferences] dialog box is displayed. Confirm each of the settings, then click [OK]. Printer Status Window 4-85...
Page Print. I [Cleaning] When the front or back of the printed paper has smudge marks, the fixing roller needs to be cleaned. Print quality deterioration can be prevented by cleaning the fixing roller. For more details, see "Cleaning the Fixing Roller," on p. 5-18.
[Resolve Error] is disabled in any of the following cases: • When the job is paused due to a printer error such as a paper jam and paper-out condition • When another user's job is paused ([Resolve Error] is enabled on the print server...
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[Delete Job]: Deletes the first *1 The [My Job Operation] tab is displayed by clicking the [Pause Job] button. *2 If any job is printed by the computer as the print server, the job is displayed. - Plays a sound.
If your average document contains a lot of graphics, tables, or charts, the life of the toner cartridge will be shorter as they consume more toner. * "ISO/IEC 19752" is the global standard related to "Method for the determination of toner cartridge yield for monochromatic electrophotographic printers and multi-function devices that may contain printer components"...
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CAUTION Take care not to allow the toner to come into contact with your hands or clothing, as this will dirty your hands or clothing. If they become dirty, wash them immediately with cold water. Washing with warm water will set the toner and make it impossible to remove the toner stains.
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If toner is not distributed evenly, this may result in deterioration in print quality. Be sure to carry out this procedure properly. • Be sure to shake the toner cartridge gently. If you do not shake the cartridge gently, toner may spill out. Replacing the Toner Cartridge...
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Hold the toner cartridge properly with the arrowed side facing up as shown in the figure. Replacing the Toner Cartridge...
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Push the toner cartridge into the printer until it touches the back of the printer while aligning (A) on both sides of the toner cartridge with the toner cartridge guides inside the printer. Replacing the Toner Cartridge...
• If you cannot close the front cover, check if the toner cartridge is installed properly. If you try to close the front cover forcefully, this may result in damage to the printer. • Do not leave the front cover open for a long time after installing the toner cartridge.
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• The packing materials may be changed in form or position to be placed, or may be added or removed without notice. Open the front cover. Holding the opening of the front cover, open it gently. Remove the toner cartridge from the printer.
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Take the new toner cartridge out of the protective bag after taking it out of the package. There is a cut near the arrow on the protective bag, so you can open it by hand. However, if you cannot open it by hand, use scissors to open the protective bag so as not to damage the toner cartridge.
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• Be sure to shake the toner cartridge gently. If you do not shake the cartridge gently, toner may spill out. Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface, fold back the tab of the sealing tape , and then pull out the sealing tape (approx.
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Do not pull the sealing tape diagonally, upwards, or downwards. If the tape is severed, it may become difficult to pull out completely. • Pull out the sealing tape completely from the toner cartridge. If any tape remains in the toner cartridge, this may result in poor print quality. •...
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Hold the toner cartridge properly with the arrowed side facing up as shown in the figure. 5-12 Replacing the Toner Cartridge...
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Push the toner cartridge into the printer until it touches the back of the printer while aligning (A) on both sides of the toner cartridge with the toner cartridge guides inside the printer. Replacing the Toner Cartridge 5-13...
• If you cannot close the front cover, check if the toner cartridge is installed properly. If you try to close the front cover forcefully, this may result in damage to the printer. • Do not leave the front cover open for a long time after installing the toner cartridge.
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Be sure not to touch or open the drum protective shutter (B). • Be careful not to hold or touch areas that are not specified in this procedure, such as the electrical contacts (C). This may result in damage to the cartridge. Replacing the Toner Cartridge...
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If you move the toner cartridge to a location that is warmer or has higher humidity, leave the cartridge in the new location for 2 hours or longer without opening the protective bag to allow it to adjust to the new temperature.
IMPORTANT • Do not take a new toner cartridge out of the protective bag until it is ready to be used. • When you take the toner cartridge out of the printer for servicing the printer or other purposes, place the toner cartridge into the original protective bag, or wrap it with a thick cloth immediately.
Cleaning the Fixing Roller When the front or back of the printed paper has smudge marks, clean the fixing roller using the following procedure. Print quality deterioration can be prevented by cleaning the fixing roller. Load A4-size (Letter-size) blank paper in the manual feed slot or paper cassette.
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Click [OK]. The message <Cleaning> appears in the Printer Status Window, then the cleaning starts. When the paper is output, and the message is cleared, the cleaning is completed. NOTE • Cleaning takes approximately 90 seconds. • The cleaning process cannot be canceled. Please wait until it is completed.
• When using a mild detergent, be sure to dilute it with water. • Grease or oil does not have to be applied to this printer. Be sure not to apply grease or oil. Open the expansion slot cover. 5-20...
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Firmly wring a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent diluted with water, and wipe off the dirt. If you use a mild detergent for cleaning, be sure to wipe away the detergent with a soft cloth dampened with water.
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After wiping off the dirt, wipe the printer with a dry cloth. When the printer is completely dry, plug the power plug into the AC power outlet, connect the USB cable, and then close the expansion slot cover. 5-22 Cleaning the Outside of the Printer...
When changing the location of the printer or moving the printer for maintenance, be sure to perform the following procedure. IMPORTANT Make sure that the front cover and manual feed slot cover are closed before carrying the printer. NOTE For details on the installation site, see "Getting Started Guide".
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WARNING Be sure to turn the printer and computer OFF, unplug the power plug, and then disconnect all the interface cables from the printer before moving the printer. Otherwise, the power cord or interface cables may be damaged, resulting in a fire or electrical shock.
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Remove all the interface cables and the power cord from the printer. Close the expansion slot cover. Pull out the paper cassette. Moving the Printer 5-25...
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Move the printer unit from the installation site. From the front side, securely hold the printer by the lift handles located on the lower portion of the printer with both hands. CAUTION • This printer weighs approximately 10.8 kg without the paper cassette installed.
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• Be sure not to hold the printer by the front panel, delivery slots, or any portions other than the lift handles. If you do so, you may drop the printer, resulting in personal injury. • The back portion (A) of the printer is relatively heavy. Be careful not to get off-balanced when lifting the printer.
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• Do not carry the printer with the paper feeder installed. If you do so, the paper feeder may drop resulting in personal injury. NOTE If the optional paper feeder was previously installed in the printer, place the paper feeder on the new installation site before carrying the printer to the site. For details on the procedure for installing the paper feeder, see "Installing the Paper Feeder,"...
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Set the paper cassette in the printer. Push the paper cassette into the printer firmly until the front side of the paper cassette is flush with the front surface of the printer. Open the expansion slot cover. Connect the interface cables except for the USB cable, and connect the power cord.
• For details on handling the printer, also read "Important Safety Instructions" (See p. xvi). • Do not place any heavy objects on the printer, trays, or covers. This may result in damage to the printer. • Do not leave the front cover open longer than required. Exposing the printer to direct sunlight or strong light may result in deterioration in print quality.
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OFF and allow the printer to cool down sufficiently before covering the printer. • If you do not plan to use the printer for a long period of time, unplug the power plug from the AC power outlet. •...
Paper Feeder Unit PF-35 NOTE • The paper feeder is designed for LBP3300. You cannot use a paper feeder designed for other models. • For details on the procedure for installing the paper feeder, see "Paper Feeder," on p. 6- Optional Accessories...
• For more details on "NetSpot Device Installer", see "Network Guide". For details on "NetSpot Console", see "NetSpot Console User's Guide". • For details on the procedure for installing the network board, see "Network Board," on p. 6-19. Optional Accessories...
Otherwise, the power cord or interface cables may be damaged, resulting in a fire or electrical shock. IMPORTANT • Do not touch the connector (A) in the paper feeder. This may result in damage to the printer or misfeeds. Paper Feeder...
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• 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. NOTE Load paper in the paper feeder in the same manner as you load paper in Cassette 1. For more details, see "Chapter 2 Loading and Outputting Paper".
The front feet are 7.8 mm high and their top surface is 12 mm square. The rear feet are 7.8 mm high, the left top surface has a rectangular shape of 21.7 mm x 40 mm, and the right top surface is 31.7 mm x 40 mm and is L-shaped. Paper Feeder...
The removed packing materials are required when transporting the printer for relocation or maintenance. Keep them where they will not get lost. NOTE The packing materials may be changed in form or position to be placed, or may be added or removed without notice. Pull out the paper cassette.
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IMPORTANT Do not touch the black rubber pad (A) in the paper cassette. This may result in misfeeds. Remove the tape that is securing the packing material in the paper cassette (2 locations). Paper Feeder...
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Remove the packing material in the paper cassette. IMPORTANT The paper cassette is provided with a packing material. Be sure to take out the paper cassette to remove the packing material. Set the paper cassette in the paper feeder. Push the paper cassette into the paper feeder firmly until the front side of the paper cassette is flush with the front surface of the paper feeder.
Otherwise, the power cord or interface cables may be damaged, resulting in a fire or electrical shock. CAUTION Do not carry the printer with the paper cassette attached. If you do so, the paper cassette may drop resulting in personal injury. Open the expansion slot cover.
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Turn the printer and computer OFF , remove the USB cable , and then disconnect the power plug from the AC power outlet Remove all the interface cables and the power cord from the printer. Close the expansion slot cover.
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Pull out the paper cassette. Move the printer unit from the installation site. From the front side, securely hold the printer by the lift handles located on the lower portion of the printer with both hands. 6-12 Paper Feeder...
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• Be sure not to hold the printer by the front panel, delivery slots, or any portions other than the lift handles. If you do so, you may drop the printer, resulting in personal injury.
Put the printer or paper feeder down slowly and carefully. Be careful not to hurt your hands. • Do not carry the printer with the paper cassette attached. If you do so, the paper cassette may drop resulting in personal injury. Pull out the paper cassette from the paper feeder.
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• Do not install the paper feeder on a platform that may warp from the weight of the printer and optional accessories, or where the printer is liable to sink (such as a carpet or mat).
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IMPORTANT If the printer unit cannot be placed on the paper feeder properly, lift the printer unit once, hold it horizontally, and place it again. If you try to set the printer unit forcefully without lifting it, the connector and positioning pins may be broken.
Connect the USB cable, then close the expansion slot cover. IMPORTANT Be sure to turn the printer ON once when loading paper in the paper cassette for the first time after installing the paper feeder. NOTE After installing the paper feeder, you have to specify the settings for the optional accessories in the [Configuration]/[Device Settings] sheet in the printer driver.
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Remove all the interface cables and the power cord from the printer. Close the expansion slot cover. Pull out the paper cassette from the printer unit and all the paper feeder. Lift the printer unit and remove it from the paper feeder.
Network Board Install the network board in the expansion slot located on the rear of the printer. 1 0 0 L N K E R R N B - Network board (NB-C1) Guide booklet Screws (2 pieces) Ferrite core By installing the optional network board, you can use LBP3300 directly connected to a network.
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Keep the protective bag and do not discard of it. NOTE This network board does not come with a LAN cable. A Category 5 twisted pair cable is required for installing the network board and connecting the printer to a network. Have cables or a hub ready as needed.
Installing the Network Board Install the network board in the expansion slot of the printer using the following procedure. A Phillips screwdriver is required for installing the network board. Have a screwdriver ready in advance that matches the size of the screws.
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, and then disconnect the power plug from the AC power outlet Remove the power cord. If there is not enough space to install the network board, move the printer to a place where you can work easier. Remove the screws and remove the protective plate for the expansion slot.
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Keep them where they will not get lost. Insert the network board into the expansion slot. Hold the metal panel portions of the network board and insert the board while aligning it with the guide rails inside the expansion slot.
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Attach the ferrite core to the LAN cable as shown in the figure. Attach the ferrite core at 5 cm or less from the end of the connector which is connected to the printer. 5 cm or less NOTE This network board does not come with a LAN cable. A Category 5 twisted pair cable is required for installing the network board and connecting the printer to a network.
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Press " " of the power switch to turn the printer ON. IMPORTANT If the printer does not operate properly, or an error message appears in the Printer Status Window, see "Troubleshooting," on p. 7-1. Make sure that the LNK indicator (green) on the network board is on.
Set the DIP switches according to the transmission speed of the connected network as follows. IMPORTANT When setting the DIP switches, be careful not to damage the main board with the tip of a ball-point pen etc. Do not use a sharp object such as a mechanical pencil. DIP switches...
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AC power outlet. Remove all the interface cables and the power cord from the printer. Remove the two screws and remove the network board. IMPORTANT Do not touch the network board parts, printed wire, or connectors with your hands. Network Board 6-27...
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Set the DIP switches. Set the DIP switches with the tip of a ball-point pen etc. For details on methods for setting the DIP switches, see the table of p. 6-27. DIP switches 1 0 0 L N K E R R N B - Insert the network board into the expansion slot.
On checking the operation of the network board, if you find that all the indicators on the network board are off, or the ERR indicator is on or keeps blinking for a long time and does not go off, take the following measures.
Remedy 2 Replace the network cable with a proper one and check if there is no disconnection or damage. Remedy 3 If the ERR indicator still comes on even after applying the Remedy 1 and 2, contact your local authorized Canon dealer for servicing.
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When setting the DIP switches, be careful not to damage the main board with the tip of a ball-point pen etc. Do not use a sharp object such as a mechanical pencil. Insert the network board into the expansion slot.
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E R R N B - IMPORTANT When setting the DIP switches, be careful not to damage the main board with the tip of a ball-point pen etc. Do not use a sharp object such as a mechanical pencil. 6-32 Network Board...
USB cable is connected, turn the computer off, and then remove the USB cable. If you attempt to remove the network board when the printer is ON or any cable is connected to the printer, this may result in an electrical shock.
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IMPORTANT • Do not touch the network board parts, printed wire, or connectors with your hands. • The removed two screws are required when the network board is installed. Keep them where they will not get lost. Attach the protective plate to the expansion slot and secure it with the screws.
Troubleshooting Map If any problem occurs while you are using the printer, follow the flow chart shown below to check the problem. The printer driver is not installed The printer driver properly. (See "Installation Problems," fails to print. on p. 7-38) (Alarm) indicator is on or blinking.
(Alarm) indicator (orange) comes on or blinks. When the (Alarm) indicator is on, a service error is occurring. In this case, see "Service Call Display," on p. 7-25. If the (Alarm) indicator is blinking, follow the directions displayed in the Printer Status Window.
When removing jammed paper, take care not to allow the toner to come into contact with your hands or clothing, as this will dirty your hands or clothing. If they become dirty, wash them immediately with cold water. Washing with warm water will set the toner and make it impossible to remove the toner stains.
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IMPORTANT • Remove jammed paper while the power of the printer is ON. If the power is turned OFF, the data being printed will be deleted. • Applying excess force may result in tearing paper or damaging the parts in the printer.
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The face-down output tray and its surroundings, and face-up output slot become hot during or immediately after using the printer. Do not touch the face-down output tray and its surroundings, and face-up output slot when removing the jammed paper or performing the related operation.
Tilt the green pressure release levers on both sides of the fixing unit towards you to release the pressure in the fixing unit. Even if paper is jammed here, do not remove it but proceed to the next step. Paper Jams...
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Holding the opening of the front cover, open it gently. Remove the toner cartridge from the printer. NOTE For details on handling the toner cartridge, see "Precautions for Handling Toner Cartridge," on p. 5-14. Place the toner cartridge into the protective bag.
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Raise the transport guide and tilt it toward you. Raise the transport guide by holding the green tab, tilt the guide toward you. CAUTION Do not take your hands off the transport guide. The transport guide may snap back to its original position, and this may result in personal injury.
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Remove any jammed paper by pulling it in the direction of the arrow. Remove the jammed paper gently to prevent unfixed toner from spilling. IMPORTANT If the jammed paper cannot be removed easily, do not try to remove it forcefully but proceed to the next step. 7-10 Paper Jams...
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Move the transport guide back to its original position slowly. CAUTION Do not take your hands off the transport guide until it moves back to its original position. The transport guide may snap back to its original position, and this may result in personal injury.
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Remove any jammed paper on the face-down output tray or face-up output slot side by pulling it in the direction of the arrow. 7-12 Paper Jams...
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In case the automatic 2-sided printing has been performed Move the green pressure release levers of the fixing unit back to their original positions. Close the output selection cover. Paper Jams 7-13...
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Open the duplex unit cover. Remove any jammed paper by pulling it in the direction of the arrow. IMPORTANT If the jammed paper cannot be removed easily, do not try to remove it forcefully but proceed to the next step. 7-14 Paper Jams...
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Close the duplex unit cover. Close the front cover. Holding the opening of the front cover, close it gently. Paper Jams 7-15...
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If you are using the manual feed slot, remove any paper jammed in the manual feed slot. Pull out the paper cassette. 7-16 Paper Jams...
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If the paper feeder is installed, pull out the paper cassette of the paper feeder also. Remove any jammed paper while pushing it downward to some extent. In case of the printer unit Paper Jams 7-17...
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In case the automatic 2-sided printing has not been performed, proceed to Step IMPORTANT Do not touch the feed rollers (A) in the printer unit and paper feeder. This may result in damage to the printer or printer error. 7-18...
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Open the duplex print transport guide. Holding the green tab, push the duplex print transport guide downward. Remove any jammed paper by pulling it in the direction of the arrow. Paper Jams 7-19...
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Holding the green tab, close both sides of the duplex print transport guide securely. IMPORTANT Be sure to check if the duplex print transport guide is closed completely. If the duplex print transport guide is not closed completely, this may result in misfeeds or paper jams.
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If the paper feeder is installed, set the paper cassette of the paper feeder also. Open the front cover. Holding the opening of the front cover, open it gently. Take the toner cartridge out of the protective bag. Paper Jams...
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Hold the toner cartridge properly with the arrowed side facing up as shown in the figure. 7-22 Paper Jams...
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Push the toner cartridge into the printer until it touches the back of the printer while aligning (A) on both sides of the toner cartridge with the toner cartridge guides inside the printer. Paper Jams 7-23...
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• If you cannot close the front cover, check if the toner cartridge is installed properly. If you try to close the front cover forcefully, this may result in damage to the printer. • Do not leave the front cover open for a long time after installing the toner cartridge.
Service Call Display When a problem has occurred and the printer does not work properly, the (Alarm) indicator (orange) comes on and the following service call appears in the Printer Status Window. Service Call Display 7-25...
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See "When a Scanner Error or A problem occurred in the Service Error Appears," on p. 7- scanner. 29 to cycle the power of the printer. See "When a Scanner Error or A problem occurred in the Service Error Appears," on p. 7- printer.
When a Fixing Unit Error Appears When a fixing unit error appears, contact your local authorized Canon dealer using the following procedure. Open the expansion slot cover. Turn the printer and computer OFF , remove the USB cable , and then disconnect the power plug from the AC power...
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IMPORTANT Do not turn the printer ON after the fixing unit error appears, and the power of the printer is turned OFF. Close the expansion slot cover. Contact your local authorized Canon dealer. When contacting your Canon dealer, please report the problems.
Turn the power OFF, wait for 10 seconds or longer, and then turn it ON again. If the message does not reappear, the printer can be used as normal. If the error message still appears, proceed to the next step.
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Open the expansion slot cover. Turn the printer and computer OFF , remove the USB cable , and then disconnect the power plug from the AC power outlet 7-30 Service Call Display...
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Close the expansion slot cover. Contact your local authorized Canon dealer. When contacting your Canon dealer, please report the problems and the error code that you have noted. Service Call Display 7-31...
When a paper jam occurs, see "Paper Jams," on p. 7-4. • If a symptom that is not indicated in this section occurs, if none of the indicated remedies do not solve the problem, or if you cannot determine the problem, contact your local authorized Canon dealer.
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A portion of a page is not printed. Cause 1 The scale factor is incorrect. Remedy 1 Clear the [Manual Scaling] check box in the printer driver. If the check box is cleared, the scale factor will be set according to [Page Size] and [Output Size] automatically.
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A document with no margins was printed. Remedy Data cannot be printed within a 5 mm margin (10 mm for envelopes and Index Card) on all sides of the paper. Secure a margin around the data. The printing position is skewed.
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Cartridge," on p. 5-2) The back of the printed paper has smudge marks. Cause The size of the print data was larger than that of the loaded paper. Remedy Check if the size of the print data matches that of the loaded paper.
Paper Problems Paper comes out wrinkled. Cause 1 Paper is loaded in the paper cassette or manual feed slot at an angle. Remedy Load the paper in the paper cassette or manual feed slot straight. (See "Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette," on p. 2-18, "Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot,"...
Check the following items if nothing is printed when printing from an application: Check if any error message is displayed in the Printer Status Window. IMPORTANT If not, uninstall the CAPT software and install it again. (See "Uninstalling the CAPT Software," on p. 3-79) Print a test page. G For Windows 98/Me ❑...
If "USB Class Driver" and "LBP3300 Printer Driver" cannot be installed properly, perform the following procedure to check problems. NOTE For details on problems on the network installation, see "Chapter 4 Troubleshooting" in Network Guide. [Canon Printer "Canon LBP3300" is...
Properties] dialog box, then click [Add/Remove]. NOTE If [Canon LBP3300] is not displayed in the [Add or Remove Programs] dialog box (the [Add/Remove Programs] dialog box for Windows 2000; the [Add/Remove Programs Properties] dialog box for Windows 98/Me), perform "Uninstalling the USB Class Driver"...
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Select the name of this printer, then click [Delete]. Click [Yes]. Uninstallation starts. Please wait a moment. Click [Exit]. The [Delete Printer] dialog box closes. Restart Windows. 7-40 Installation Problems...
Uninstalling the USB Class Driver Uninstalling the USB class driver is required when you cannot install the CAPT software properly after uninstalling it once or when you cannot uninstall the CAPT software. Make sure that the computer is connected to the printer with the USB cable and that the printer is ON.
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NOTE If [Canon LBP3300] is displayed in the [Add or Remove Programs] dialog box (the [Add/Remove Programs] dialog box for Windows 2000; the [Add/Remove Programs Properties] dialog box for Windows 98/Me), see "When Uninstallation Fails" (p. 7-39) to delete [Canon LBP3300] from the [Add or Remove Programs] dialog box (the [Add/Remove Programs] dialog box for Windows 2000;...
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USB Device], and then click [Remove]. IMPORTANT • If the USB class driver is under [Other Devices], the printer is not installed properly. According to your operating system, select and delete any one of [Canon LBP3300], [Canon CAPT USB Device], or [Unknown device].
An inappropriate USB cable is being used. Remedy Use a USB cable appropriate for the USB interface of this printer. The USB interface of this printer is USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 only) and USB Full-Speed (USB1.1 equivalent). Use a USB cable with the following symbol.
[Local printer attached to this computer]* cannot be selected in the [Add Printer Wizard] dialog box (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003). Cause Installation was performed by a user who is not a member of Administrators. Remedy CAPT (Canon Advanced Printing Technology) software needs to be installed by a member of Administrators.
On checking the operation of the network board, if you find that all the indicators on the network board are off, or the ERR indicator is on or keeps blinking for a long time and does not go off, take the following measures.
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Remedy 2 Replace the network cable with a proper one and check if there is no disconnection or damage. Remedy 3 If the ERR indicator still comes on even after applying the Remedy 1 and 2, contact your local authorized Canon dealer for servicing.
The CAPT software may not be installed properly. Remedy In order to check if the CAPT software is installed properly, print from an application. If you cannot print properly, uninstall the CAPT software and install it again. (See "Uninstalling the CAPT Software," on p. 3-79, "Installing the CAPT Software,"...
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When the printer is shared over a network, it takes a long time to obtain the status in the Printer Status Window. Cause You are using a computer with Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall as the print server, and Windows Firewall is configured to block communication with the client...
NOTE • Configuration Page Print is designed to be printed on A4 size paper. Load A4 size paper. • For details on Network Status Print, see "Chapter 4 Troubleshooting" in Network Guide. Display the Printer Status Window.
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[Number of Total Printed Pages]. IMPORTANT This is a sample of Configuration Page Print. The contents may differ from the Configuration Page Print printed by your computer. Confirming the Printer Features...
fixing mode. (This is because the safety function that prevents damage caused by heat becomes active.) 0 second (approx. 7 seconds or less when the printer is Warm-up time * May vary depending on the use conditions (such as (20°C (68°F))
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However, the instantaneous peak on startup shall not be counted. Printable pages: approx. 2,500 pages* or approx. 6,000 pages* (Canon Genuine Cartridge) When the pages are on the basis of "ISO/IEC 19752"* on printing A4 size paper with the default print density setting Toner Consumables "ISO/IEC 19752"...
(Including the cassette) ......approx. 3.3 kg Software Specifications Printing software CAPT (Canon Advanced Printing Technology) Data cannot be printed within a 5 mm margin on all sides Printable area of the paper. (For envelopes and Index Card, 10 mm margin on all sides)
Front Surface Output selection cover (mm) Expansion slot cover Paper cassette Front cover 383.5 375.7 114.2 • State with the paper feeder installed Front Surface Output selection cover (mm) Expansion slot cover Paper cassette Front cover 383.5 375.7 114.2 Dimensions of Each Part...
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The supplied CD-ROM includes the "NetSpot Device Installer", which is a utility that can initialize the settings of a printer connected to the network. The NetSpot Device Installer is software that allows you to easily initialize the settings of printers connected to the network.
Monitor, see "Network Guide". NOTE When the printer driver is installed from CD-ROM Setup, a port (Canon CAPT Print Monitor) is created automatically. Use "Print Monitor Installer" as needed when you want to create the port without using CD-ROM Setup.
NetSpot Console NetSpot Console is a utility program for managing printers that are connected to the network. NetSpot Console allows you to view a list of printers, display a printer map, specify detailed protocol settings, monitor printer states, perform job operations, and configure and view a variety of printer information using a web...
IMPORTANT If you want to copy "CAPT Windows Firewall Utility" to your hard disk to run it, copy all of the files (CNAB5FW.EXE, CAPTRGFW.DLL, and CNAB5FW.INI) from the [WF_UTIL] folder on the supplied "LBP3300 User Software" CD-ROM to your hard disk.
You can also run the utility by selecting [Run] from the [Start] menu, entering "D:\English\WF_UTIL\CNAB5FW.EXE", and then clicking [OK]. (The CD-ROM drive name is indicated as "D:" in this manual. The CD-ROM drive name may differ depending on the computer you are using.) Click [Unblock].
You can also run the utility by selecting [Run] from the [Start] menu, entering "D:\English\WF_UTIL\CNAB5FW.EXE", and then clicking [OK]. (The CD-ROM drive name is indicated as "D:" in this manual. The CD-ROM drive name may differ depending on the computer you are using.) Click [Block].
Print Server IMPORTANT If you do not perform the following settings on the client computers, the printer status may not be displayed properly in the Printer Status Window, and some of the printer functions may not operate properly.
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In the [Exceptions] sheet in the [Windows Firewall] dialog box, select the [File and Printer Sharing] check box, and then click [OK]. Windows Firewall is configured to unblock communication with the print server. Windows Firewall 8-15...
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Printer Driver Paper Jam Indicator, 1-7 Installation, 3-5 Paper Jams, 7-4 Uninstallation, 3-79 Paper Selection, 4-37 Printer Name, 3-23, 3-40, 3-44, 3-50 Paper Size, 2-2 Printer Properties Abbreviations of Paper Sizes, 2-6 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, 4-15, 4-26 List, 2-2 Windows 98/Me, 4-11, 4-26...
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Printer Status Window Rating Label, 1-6 Deleting/Pausing/Resuming a Print Job, 4-17 Ready Indicator, 1-7 Device Settings Menu, 4-86 Display, 4-83 Displaying Printer Status When Using a Print Server, 4-87 Functions, 4-81 Scaling, 4-48 Preferences, 4-84 Self-diagnostic Test, 1-10 Refresh, 4-87...
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Ventilation Slots, 1-4 Watermark, 4-28, 4-51 When Nothing is Printed, 7-37 Windows Firewall, 8-10 8-20 Index...
The serial number is required for receiving maintenance service. The serial number for this printer is indicated at the location shown in the following figure. IMPORTANT The label on which the serial number is indicated is required for service or maintenance. Be sure not to remove them. I Rear View...