Canon Laser Shot LBP2900 Getting Started Manual page 22

Connecting the Printer
to a Computer and
Step5
Installing the Software
In this section, connect the printer to a computer with a USB cable, and
then install the printer driver.
WARNING
•
If you are connecting or disconnecting the USB cable while the
printer power plug is connected to a power outlet, make sure that
you do not touch the metal parts of the connector. Doing so may
cause an electrical shock.
•
Do not pull out the USB cable while the computer or printer are
turned on. Doing so may damage the printer.
Step
5
IMPORTANT
•
Do not connect or disconnect the USB cable under the following
circumstances. Doing so may cause malfunctions on the computer or
printer.
- While the operating system is starting up right after the computer is
turned on
- While printing
•
If you are connecting or disconnecting the USB cable while the computer
and printer are turned on, make sure you wait at least 5 seconds after
unplugging the cable before reconnecting. Reconnecting the cable
immediately after disconnecting it may cause the computer or printer to
malfunction.
•
This printer performs bidirectional communications while printing.
Connecting to print servers, USB hubs and switching devices that require
unidirectional communication may cause faulty operation.
•
When starting Windows, be sure to log on as a member of Administrators.
•
When you turn the printer on for the first time after installing it, a single
sheet of white paper may be ejected from the printer. This is not a
malfunction.
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NOTE
•
The screen shots shown in this section are taken from Windows XP Home
Edition.
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A USB cable is supplied with this printer only within countries and regions
of Asia. In other countries and regions, prepare according to the
specifications of your computer.
1
Make sure that the computer and printer are turned off at
the power.
2
Open the USB cover.