Installing the Printer and Removing the Packing Materials on the Outside of the Printer P. 8 Step 1 Removing the Packing Materials Inside the Printer and Installing the Toner Cartridge P. 11 Step 2 P.
Preface WARNING Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury to persons if not performed correctly. In order to use the Manuals printer safely, always pay attention to these warnings. The electronic version (PDF) of the manuals is included on the CD-ROM that comes with this printer. CD-ROM : Guides with this symbol are PDF manuals included on the accompanying CD-ROM.
Trademarks Canon, the Canon Logo, LASER SHOT, LBP, and NetSpot are trademarks of Canon Inc. Adobe, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. • When loading paper in portrait orientation: Width 210.0 to 297.0 mm; Length 210.0 to 431.8 mm* * If the width of the paper in the 250-sheet universal cassette UC-67D is 279.5 to 297.0 mm, the paper length should be 210.0 to 420.0 mm. • When loading paper in landscape orientation: Width 210.0 to 297.0 mm; Length 148.0 to 297.
■ Duplex Unit The duplex unit DU-67 enables you to perform automatic 2-sided printing. The duplex unit is to be installed on the rear of the printer unit. The duplex unit can perform automatic 2-sided printing on plain paper (60 - 90 g/m2) of the standard paper sizes (A3, B4, A4, B5, A5, Ledger (11 x 17), Legal, Letter, Executive, 8K, and 16K) and plain paper of the following custom paper sizes. • When loading paper in portrait orientation: Width 210.0 to 297.0 mm; Length 210.0 to 431.
● Install the printer in the following locations. Dimensions of the Printer - A location where sufficient space can be secured - A well-ventilated room - A flat, even surface - A sturdy platform that can easily support the weight of the printer and optional accessories WARNING The dimensions of each part of the printer are indicated in the following figures: For details on the dimensions of the printer with the optional paper feeder installed, see "Installing the Paper Feeder," on p.
System Environment • When all the optional accessories are installed (paper feeder + duplex unit) Operating system software Front Surface (mm) 100 718 673.1 200 465 100 1228.7 325 • Foot Positions (mm) 105.9 312.1 20.7 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 44.4 34.
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 via unidirectional communication equipment has not been tested, and as a result, Canon cannot guarantee printer operation when the printer is connected using unidirectional print servers, USB hubs or switching devices.
NOTE Step 1 Step1 Installing the Printer and Removing the Packing Materials on the Outside of the Printer • The life of the supplied toner cartridge is approximately 6,000 pages on the basis of "ISO/IEC 19752"* when printing A4 size paper with the default print density setting.
1 Carry the printer unit to the installation site. Carry the printer with 2 or more people by holding the center of the lift handles on the lower portion of the printer and lifting it up at the same time. CAUTION • This printer weighs approximately 19.4 kg without the toner cartridge installed. The printer must be carried by 2 or more people, and care must be taken to avoid hurting your back or other portions of your body when carrying the printer.
• The back portion (A) of the printer is relatively heavy. Be careful not to get off-balanced when lifting the printer. If you do so, you may Step 1 drop the printer, resulting in personal injury. (A) IMPORTANT Carry the printer with the tape that secures the front cover, etc. attached. 2 Put the printer down carefully at the installation site. CAUTION Put the printer down slowly and carefully. Be careful not to hurt your hands.
1 Step2 Removing the Packing Materials Inside the Printer and Installing the Toner Cartridge Open the front cover. Open the front cover gently while pressing the lever on the top surface of the cover. Step 2 For details on handling the toner cartridge, see "Chapter 5 Routine Maintenance" in User's Guide. CD-ROM WARNING The toner cartridge generates a low level magnetic field.
2 Remove the tape and packing materials shown in the figure in the direction of the arrow. 3 Take the toner cartridge out of the protective bag. There are cuts on both sides of the protective bag, so you can open it by hand. For the packing material on the left, remove the tape a, then remove the packing material in the direction of the arrow b. Step 2 a b IMPORTANT Keep the protective bag for the toner cartridge. It may be required after Remove the tape shown in the figure.
5 Hold the toner cartridge as shown in the figure, shake it gently 5 or 6 times to evenly distribute the toner inside the cartridge. CAUTION If the sealing tape is pulled out forcefully or stopped at midpoint, toner may spill out. If the toner gets into your eyes or mouth, wash them immediately with cold water and immediately consult a physician. Step 2 IMPORTANT • Do not pull the sealing tape diagonally, upwards, or downwards. If the tape is severed, it may become difficult to pull out completely.
7 Hold the toner cartridge properly with the arrowed side facing up as shown in the figure. 8 Hold the toner cartridge with both hands and install it into the printer. Align (A) of the toner cartridge with the toner cartridge guides (B), then insert the cartridge until it stops. (A) Step 2 (B) (B) (A) IMPORTANT Do not hold the toner cartridge in a manner that is not directed in this procedure. 9 Close the front cover. Close the front cover completely.
Step3 Removing the Packing Materials in the Paper Cassette and Loading Paper Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette The paper cassette (Cassette 1) can be loaded with up to approximately 250 sheets of plain paper (60 - 90 g/m2) at sizes of A3, B4, A4, B5, A5, Ledger (11 x 17), Legal, Letter, Executive, and 16K. You can also load paper of the following custom paper sizes. When loading paper at sizes of A3, B4, etc. in portrait orientation, adjust the length of the paper cassette.
1 Pull out the paper cassette gently until it stops a, then raise the front side of the paper cassette and remove it from the printer b. 2 Remove the packing material with tape and packing material. Turn the packing material in the direction of the arrow a, then remove the packing material b. b a Step 3 a IMPORTANT • If there is any packing material remaining inside the printer, this may result in poor print quality or damage to the printer when operating the printer.
3 IMPORTANT Adjust the length of the paper cassette according to the paper to be loaded. When loading paper at sizes of A4, B5, A5, Letter, Executive, and 16K, shorten the paper cassette. When loading paper at sizes of A3, B4, Ledger (11 x 17), and Legal, extend the paper cassette.
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. In this case, fan the paper thoroughly, and then align the edges of the stack on a hard, flat surface.
7 Hold down the paper as shown in the figure, make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the load limit marks (A), and then set it under the hooks (B) on the paper guides. 9 Adjust the paper size register dial (A) to set the dial to the size of the loaded paper. 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.
10 Set the paper cassette in the printer at an angle as shown in the figure a, then push it into the printer gently and horizontally b. 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. ● Paper Level Indicator The paper cassette has a paper level indicator (A) that shows the amount of paper remaining in the cassette. If the cassette is full, the paper level indicator is at the top.
- When loading paper in landscape orientation: Width 210.0 to 297.0 mm; Length 148.0 to 297.0 mm Landscape orientation 2 Pull out the auxiliary tray. Portrait orientation Ex. A4 Ex. A3 Step 3 Paper that can be loaded in landscape orientation: Paper that can be loaded in portrait orientation: A4, B5, A5, Letter, Executive, Index Card, 16K A3, B4, Ledger (11 x 17), Legal, 8K IMPORTANT Be sure to pull out the auxiliary tray when loading paper in the multi- IMPORTANT purpose tray.
4 Spread the paper guides a little wider than the actual paper width. • If the rear edge of the paper stack is not properly aligned, this may result in misfeeds or paper jams. • If the paper is curled or folded at corners, flatten it before loading it in the printer. • If you use paper that has been poorly cut, multiple sheets of paper may be fed at once. In this case, fan the paper thoroughly, and then align the edges of the stack on a hard, flat surface.
- When loading paper at a size of A3, B4, Ledger (11 x 17), Legal, or 8K in portrait orientation, load the paper so that the printing side is facing up, as shown in the following figures. 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.
When outputting A3 size paper or other long-size paper to the output tray, pull ■ Sub-output Tray out the auxiliary tray to prevent the paper from hanging out of the output tray. Printed paper is output to the sub-output tray on the rear of the printer unit with When you use the auxiliary tray, gently open it until it stops. the printed side facing up. Printed paper is stacked with the page order reversed.
When outputting A4 size paper or other large-size paper to the sub-output tray, IMPORTANT pull out the auxiliary tray to prevent the paper from hanging out of the sub- • Be sure to close the sub-output tray before performing automatic 2-sided output tray. When outputting A3 size paper or other long-size paper to the sub- printing. output tray, open the tray extension. When you use the tray extension, gently • Do not open the sub-output tray during automatic 2-sided printing. open it until it stops.
When outputting A4 size paper or other large-size paper, pull out the auxiliary tray b. 2 Select [Auto] or [Sub-output Tray] in [Paper Output] in the [Finishing] sheet in the printer driver. Make sure that the sub-output tray is opened before selecting [Auto]. If the suboutput tray is closed, printed paper is output to the output tray. b Step 3 When outputting A3 size paper or other long-size paper, open the tray extension c.
2 Switching to the Output Tray Select [Auto] or [Output Tray] in [Paper Output] in the [Finishing] sheet in the printer driver. Switch an output tray to the output tray using the following procedure. 1 Make sure that the sub-output tray is closed before selecting [Auto]. If the suboutput tray is opened, printed paper is output to the sub-output tray. Close the tray extension and auxiliary tray a, then close the sub-output tray b.
Step 4 2 Plug the supplied power cord into the power socket. 3 Plug the power plug into the AC power outlet. Connecting the Power Cord IMPORTANT • One AC power outlet should be used exclusively for the printer. • Do not plug the power plug into the auxiliary outlet on a computer. • Do not connect this printer to an uninterruptible power source. This may cause printer malfunction or breakdown at the occurrence of a power failure. Step 4 1 Make sure that the power switch of the printer is OFF.
• When you connect this printer to your computer with a USB cable, use the supplied USB cable or a USB cable with the following symbol. Step 5 Connecting the Printer to a Computer and Installing the CAPT Software 1 Make sure that the printer and computer are OFF. In this section, connect the printer to a computer with a USB cable, and then install the printer driver. For details on using this printer in a network environment, see the following directions.
3 NOTE Connect the A-type (flat) end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. If you are using Windows Vista and the [User Account Control] dialog box appears, click [Allow]. 6 Click [Easy Installation] or [Custom Installation]. [Easy Installation] allows you to install the printer driver and the instruction manuals simultaneously. If you do not install the manuals, select [Custom Installation]. 4 Turn the computer on and start up Windows.
8 If you selected [Custom Installation] in Step 6, clear the [Online Manuals] check box, and then click [Install]. 9 Confirm the contents, then click [Yes]. 10 Select [Install with USB Connection], then click [Next]. Click [Next]. Step 5 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.
If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall, the following screen is displayed. Specify whether to configure Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the client computers when sharing the printer on a network. Click [Yes] when you share the printer on a network. After completing the installation, see "Chapter 3 Setting Up the Printing Environment" in CD-ROM User's Guide and specify the settings for sharing the printer on the network.
13 If [Easy Installation] is selected in Step 6, the manuals are installed. 15 Select the [Restart Computer Now (Recommended)] check box, then click [Restart]. Windows restarts. 14 Confirm the installation results, then click [Next]. The installation of the USB class driver and the printer driver is completed. Step 5 After Completing Installation When the installation of the CAPT software is completed, an icon and folder will be created.
• [Canon Printer Uninstaller] is added to [All Programs] under the [Start] menu. • [Canon Printer Uninstaller] is added to [All Programs] under the [Start] menu. • If the manuals are installed, [LBP3500 Online Manuals] is created on the desktop, and [LBP3500 Online Manuals] under [Canon LBP3500] is added to [All Programs] under the [Start] menu.
• [Canon Printer Uninstaller] is added to [Programs] under the [Start] menu. 1 Display the [Printers and Faxes] folder or the [Printers] folder. For Windows 2000: From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] ➞ [Printers]. For Windows XP Professional/Server 2003: From the [Start] menu, select [Printers and Faxes]. For Windows XP Home Edition: From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Printers and Other Hardware] ➞ [Printers and Faxes].
3 Step 5 Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then click [ ] (Display Printer Status Window) to run the Printer Status Window. 5 NOTE For details on the Printer Status Window, see "Chapter 4 Printing a Document" in 36 4 CD-ROM User's Guide. From the [Options] menu, select [Utility] ➞ [Configuration Page Print]. Click [OK].
Configuration Page Print is printed. Displaying the Manuals This section describes the procedures for displaying the following manuals in PDF format. Instruction Manual Name Contents Getting Started Guide (this manual) Describes the procedure for installing this printer and the preparations needed before you can print with this printer. User's Guide Describes the printing procedures, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Displaying the Manuals from CD-ROM Setup Display the manuals from the CD-ROM supplied with the printer. 1 Insert the supplied "LBP3500 User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. NOTE • If you are using Windows Vista and the [AutoPlay] dialog box appears, click [Run AUTORUN.EXE]. • If CD-ROM Setup does not appear, display it using the following procedures. (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.
IMPORTANT Step6 Installing the Optional Accessories Do not touch the connector (A) or feed roller (B) in the paper feeder. This may result in damage to the printer or misfeeds. (A) (B) Installing the Paper Feeder The paper feeder is to be installed at the bottom of the printer unit. Make sure that all the following items are contained in the package before installing the paper feeder. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your local authorized Canon dealer.
Installation Space Moving the Printer The dimensions of each part, foot positions, and the space required for using the printer with the paper feeder installed are indicated in the following figures: When installing the paper feeder in the printer after installing the printer, move the printer to an appropriate location temporarily using the following procedure. • Dimensions of the Printer WARNING Front Surface 93.8 Be sure to turn the printer and computer OFF, unplug the power plug, 184 172.2 121.
2 Remove all the interface cables and the power cord from the printer. 4 Move the printer unit from the installation site. Carry the printer with 2 or more people by holding the center of the lift handles on the lower portion of the printer and lifting it up at the same time. NOTE If the optional duplex unit is installed, remove it from the printer. For details on the procedure for removing the optional duplex unit, see "Chapter 6 Optional Accessories" in 3 CD-ROM User's Guide.
• Be sure not to hold the printer by the front or rear side or any • The back portion (A) of the printer is relatively heavy. Be careful not portions other than the lift handles. If you do so, you may drop the to get off-balanced when lifting the printer. If you do so, you may printer, resulting in personal injury. drop the printer, resulting in personal injury. (A) IMPORTANT Make sure that the front cover and sub-output tray are closed before carrying the printer.
1 Remove the two pieces of tape as shown in the figure a, and then remove the packing material with tape b. Remove the packing material attached to the paper cassette of the paper feeder. Remove the tape as shown in the figure a, and then remove the packing material with tape b. a a b b a 2 Remove the two pieces of tape as shown in the figure a, and then remove the packing material b. Remove the tape that is securing the paper cassette.
3 Pull out the paper cassette from the paper feeder. 4 Pull out the paper cassette until it stops a. While holding the lock release lever of the rear paper guide, slide the guide. a Hold the grips (A) with both hands, raise the front side of the paper cassette slightly b, and then pull it out completely c as shown in the figure. 5 Remove the tape and packing material. Remove the tape shown in the figure a.
6 Place the paper feeder at the installation site. 7 Attach the cassette protective cover. When carrying the paper feeder, hold the center of the lift handles on both sides with both hands. a IMPORTANT • Do not touch the connector (A) or feed roller (B) in the paper feeder. This may result in damage to the printer or misfeeds. b (A) (B) IMPORTANT Do not put your hand or things on the cassette protective cover, or shove the cover hard. This may result in damage to the cassette protective cover.
8 When installing the printer unit on the paper feeder, gently set it down so that each surface of the printer unit is flush with the front or side surfaces of the paper feeder. Also, match the positioning pins (A) and connector (B) when setting the printer unit. 10 Connect the interface cables except for the USB cable, and connect the power cord. 11 Plug the power plug into the AC power outlet. 12 Connect the USB cable.
Installing the Duplex Unit The duplex unit is to be installed on the rear of the printer unit. Installation Space The dimensions of each part, foot positions, and the space required for using the printer with the duplex unit installed are indicated in the following figures: • Dimensions of the Printer Front Surface (mm) 93.8 184 172.2 121.6 40.6 88.6 Auxiliary Tray Duplex Unit DU-67 32.6 438.7 WARNING 277 344 518 286.
1 Turn the printer and computer OFF a, remove the USB cable b, and then disconnect the power plug from the AC power outlet c. 4 Install the duplex unit. Push the duplex unit into the printer firmly and horizontally as shown in the figures. c b a a 2 Step 6 3 Remove all the interface cables and the power cord from the printer. Remove the duplex unit cover. Hook your finger in the opening (A) of the duplex unit cover and remove it.
IMPORTANT If the duplex unit is not installed on the printer firmly (if there is any space Installing the Network Board between the rear of the printer and the duplex unit), this may result in misfeeds. LICENCE AGREEMENT Canon Software License Agreement Read carefully the terms and conditions of use given below before using the Software. By using the Software you agree to abide by the following terms and conditions of use and enter into a legal agreement with Canon Inc. ("Canon"): 1.
CAUTION Network Board • Be sure to turn the printer OFF, unplug the power plug, and then Install the network board in the expansion slot located on the rear of the printer. disconnect all the interface cables and power cord from the printer before installing the network board. If a USB cable is connected, turn the computer off, and then remove the USB cable. If you attempt to install the network board when the printer is ON or any cable is connected to the printer, this may result in an electrical shock.
Parts and Their Functions 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. a f ERR LNK NOTE 100 This network board does not come with a LAN cable.
3 IMPORTANT Remove the screw and remove the protective plate for the expansion slot. • Do not touch the network board parts, printed wire, or connectors with your hands. • Insert the printer connector of the network board securely into the connector inside the expansion slot. 5 Secure the top and bottom portions of the network board with the two screws supplied with the network board. IMPORTANT The removed protective plate and screw are required when the network board is removed.
7 Connect the LAN cable. Connect a LAN cable that is compatible with the LAN connector of the network board according to the network. 12 Make sure that the LNK indicator (green) on the network board is on. If the network board is connected by 10BASE-T, the board is working properly when the LNK indicator is on. If the network board is connected by 100BASE-TX, the board is working properly when the LNK indicator and 100 indicator are on.
Appendix NOTE For more details on "NetSpot Device Installer" and "Print Monitor Installer", see "Chapter 2 Setting Up the Network Environment for Printing" in CD-ROM CD-ROM Network Guide. ■ CAPT (Canon Advanced Printing Technology) software The CAPT (Canon Advanced Printing Technology) software included on the supplied CD-ROM is software that is required to print using this printer. Be sure to install the CAPT software in the computer you are using.
● Display Manuals Clicking this button displays the manuals for LBP3500 ([Getting Started Guide], [User's Guide], [Network Guide], and [Remote UI Guide]). Clicking [ ] next to each guide displays the respective PDF manuals. To display the manuals 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.
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