Network Printer; Software Compatibility And Language Switching; Energy Saving; Reducing Toner Consumption - Canon Laser Shot LBP5970 User Manual

■ Network Printer

Equipped with a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX print server as standard. Because LBP5970
compatible with the TCP/IP, AppleTalk, SMB, and NetWare protocols, you can instantly
use this printer as a network printer that supports various kinds of host/operating system
environments. Also the high-speed DMA transfer that directly transfers data to the printer
memory and automatic interface switch function enable fine printing process in a network
environment.
NOTE
For details on the operating systems that the print server equipped with this printer
support and the configuration procedures, see "Network Guide".
■ Well-developed Security Functions
By installing an optional hard disk, you can use the "Secured Print" function that requires
entering a password on printing and the "Encrypted Secured Print" function in which the
security for data communication is reinforced. The "Hard Disk Data All Erase" function that
completely erases all the data in the hard disk and the capability of using SSL for
communication by the Remote UI achieve a safer printing environment.
NOTE
If you want to use the encrypted secured print function, you need to install "Encrypted
Secured Print Driver Add-in".
For details on the installation procedure, see "Readme.txt" in the supplied CD-ROM.

■ Software Compatibility and Language Switching

The printer supports Hewlett-Packard's PCL 5c/PCL 6 printer language, which enables
the printer to work with a wide variety of software applications supporting PCL. This
printer also supports UFR II. UFR II, a printing system compatible with the latest operating
systems, distributes the printing process to a computer and printer, achieving a
high-speed print output. Additionally, this printer supports "PostScript 3 Emulation"*,
making it possible to print from Windows as well as Macintosh with PostScript.
* The optional PS ROM or PS/Barcode ROM is required.

■ Energy Saving

The on-demand fusing technology of the printer provides improved energy efficiency.
Because of this power saving feature, the printer meets the guidelines for the International
Energy Star Program.

■ Reducing Toner Consumption

To save toner, you can select toner save to print rough drafts using less toner. The printed
page is much lighter, similar to the toner save mode found on many dot matrix printers.

■ Interface Features

The printer uses a USB port that supports Microsoft Plug & Play technology. It also comes
with a print server as standard, being used as a network printer for Ethernet.
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