LBP-810 Laser Printer User’s Guide IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. Use this manual when you need quick reference help.
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About this Guide The following lists the information included in this Guide: ❏ Chapter 1: Introduction. Introduces you to the printer features and describes the parts. ❏ Chapter 2: Paper Handling. Explains the types of paper and sizes you can use, how to load paper, and describes how paper moves through the printer. ❏ Chapter 3: Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology.
Safety Information FCC Notice (100–127 V model) Laser Beam Printer, Model L10573A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
FCC Notice (220–240 V model) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Laser Safety (100–127 V / 220–240 V models) Laser radiation could be hazardous to the human body. For this reason, laser radiation emitted inside this printer is hermetically sealed within the protective housing and external cover. In the normal operation of the product by the user, no radiation can leak from the machine. This printer is classified as a Class 1 laser product under EN608251:1994, and in the USA, it is classified as Class 1 under the code of Federal Regulations, §1040.10 of Title 21.
Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: This printer is a high-precision electronic device. Before operation, be sure to read the following instructions to handle the printer properly. ❏ Read the manual carefully before operation. ❏ Do not dispose of these instructions. Save them for future reference. ❏ Follow all warnings and instructions on the printer and consumables. ❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
❏ 100–127 V model only: This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug that has a third (grounding) pin. As a safety feature, this plug fits only into a grounding-type power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug. ❏ 220–240 V model only: A certified power supply cord is to be used with this equipment.
❏ The printer should never be placed near or over a radiator, heat register, or flame. It should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. Ventilation slots ❏ Before connecting the printer to a power source, check the voltage rating label at the back of the printer to ensure that the printer voltage matches that of the power source. The voltage rating label is located on the rear side of the printer.
• If the printer does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may damage the printer and may require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. • If the printer is dropped or the cabinet is damaged. • If the printer exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for servicing.
Operating Environment When selecting a location for the printer, check the following guidelines: • Make sure the location is flat and sturdy. • When power is on (printer plugged into an AC outlet): Temperature: 10˚C-32.5˚C (50˚F-90.5˚F) Relative humidity: 20-80% RH with no condensation • Make sure the surrounding area is well ventilated. • The printer must not be in a direct draft. Avoid placing the printer in the following locations: • Under direct sunlight, near heaters, air conditioners, or open flames.
Observe the following requirements when the power is off (printer unplugged from the AC outlet): • Temperature: 0˚C-35˚C (32˚F-95˚F). • Relative Humidity: 10-80% RH with no condensation. Carrying the Printer CAUTION: Do not carry the printer by holding the front panel, the face-up delivery slot, or by holding it at the front and rear. This could result in damage to the printer or personal injury if the printer is dropped.
Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction .......................................................................................... 1 Printer Features....................................................................................... 2 Parts of the Printer .................................................................................. 4 Front View..................................................................................... 4 Rear View.............................................
Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP Printer Properties and Default Document Properties* ................................................................. 80 Checking the Status of a Print Job........................................................ 94 Opening the Status Window........................................................ 95 Using the LBP-810 Status Window ............................................ 96 Network Printer Status ..............................................................
Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Canon LBP-810 Laser Printer. This chapter introduces you to the printer and explains its features. Your new laser printer has many advanced features, including the CAPT (Canon Advanced Printing Technology). The CAPT gives you instant access to printer information. The LBP-810 offers outstanding print quality, flexible paper handling, energy-efficient printing, and trouble-free operation.
Printer Features The LBP-810 combines the following features to form a versatile printing system: Quick startup The printer is ready to print in less than 8 seconds after it is turned on (start-up time), and has a first print time of less than 18 seconds. This means that you can print documents quickly and efficiently. Impressive output Thanks to the CAPT (Canon Advanced Printing Technology), the 600 dpi resolution gives you crisp, clean, laser-sharp output at 8 pages per minute.
Flexible paper handling Both the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) and the manual feeding slot accept plain paper of various sizes—Legal, Letter, A4, B5, or Executive—as well as transparencies, labels, envelopes, postcards and other special paper. The MP tray handles up to 125 sheets of 75 g/m2 plain paper with a maximum stack height of 12.5 mm. For manual feeding, sheets are fed one at a time. Delivery can be face down (for plain paper) or face up (for all paper types).
Parts of the Printer Front View Input paper support Face-down output paper support Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) Face-down delivery slot Paper guides Manual feed slot Front cover Face-up delivery slot Paper delivery selector Rear View Power switch Parallel port interface connector USB port interface connector Power socket 4 Introduction Chapter 1
Introduction Inside the Printer Transfer roller For more information about setting up the printer, see the Getting Started Guide.
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This chapter describes how to select the different types of paper you can use with your printer and how to load them.
Paper Requirements Make sure that the paper you use meets the following requirements. Loading MP Tray Manual 8 Type Size Weight (g/m2) Delivery Max height: 12.5 mm (Approx. 125 sheets of 75 g/m2 paper) Face-up Facedown (64105 g/m2) Plain paper Legal, Letter, A4, Executive, B5. Transparencies Letter, A4 -- Max. height: 12.5 mm Face-up Labels Letter, A4 -- Max. height: 12.5 mm Face-up Envelopes 98 x 162 mm to 176 x 250 mm (COM 10, Monarch, DL, B5, C5) -- Max. height: 12.
Manual Type Size Weight (g/m2) Capacity Delivery Labels Letter, A4 -- 1 sheet Face-up Envelopes 98 x 162 to 176 x 250 mm (COM 10, Monarch, DL, B5, C5) -- 1 sheet Face-up Postcards 100 x 147 mm -- 1 sheet Face-up Other Index cards: 3" x 5"* -- 1 sheet Face-up Paper Handling Loading *Only use index cards that are 0.18 mm to 0.28 mm thick.
Labels Labels are paper with pressure-sensitive adhesive. Acceptable sizes are Letter and A4. Note the following conditions when choosing a label sheet: ❏ The label print face (top, or face sheet) must be made of ordinary, matte-finish paper similar to copy paper. ❏ The paper backing must be able to withstand the heat generated by the fixing assembly (about 190˚ C or 374˚ F). The backing must not be made of easily removable coated paper.
Paper Handling ❏ Poorly manufactured envelopes are not recommended. Postcards Follow these guidelines when printing on postcards: ❏ Postcards should not be greater than 0.28 mm in thickness. ❏ Postcards should be free of glue, clips, and staples. ❏ Do not use postcards that are damaged or curled, or that have special coatings or an irregular shape.
Storing Paper Improper paper storage might cause a deterioration of print quality and paper performance. Therefore, note the following when storing paper: ❏ Store unused paper in its wrapping to protect against humidity. ❏ Do not store paper directly on the floor as the floor is usually humid. ❏ If you must store paper in a very humid place, use a specially designed storage box. ❏ Keep paper on a flat surface to prevent excessive in-ream paper curl.
Paper Path A sheet of paper enters the printer from the MP tray or the manual feed slot. It travels to the image transfer area where the printer drum has been statically charged. A laser beam changes the static charge on the drum and toner clings to those parts of the drum. As the paper rolls across the drum, the toner transfers to the paper. The toner is then fused to the paper by the fixing assembly.
Selecting Paper Delivery Use the paper delivery selector to choose face-up or face-down delivery. When the selector is in the lower position, face-up delivery is selected. When the selector is in the upper position, face-down delivery is selected. Face-down Face-up Face-down Delivery Use face-down delivery for plain paper only. Printouts are stacked in order in the face-down delivery slot (which can hold up to 100 sheets of 75 g/m2 paper).
Paper Handling Face-up Delivery Use face-up delivery for envelopes and transparencies, as well as other special paper, including non-standard sized plain paper. Printouts come out from the face-up delivery slot face up. This helps prevent paper curl. To select face-up delivery, push the paper delivery selector down. ❏ Do not pull on the printout while it is still emerging from the face-up delivery slot.
Loading Paper into the MP Tray The multi-purpose tray can hold up to approximately 125 sheets of 75 g/m2 paper for high-volume printing. Acceptable paper sizes are Legal, Letter, A4, Executive, and B5. It also accepts transparencies, envelopes, postcards, or special paper with a maximum height of 12.5 mm. Before loading paper on the MP tray, first select the paper delivery. For envelopes, transparencies, labels, and other special paper, face-up delivery must be used.
Prepare a stack of paper and tap it on a flat surface to properly align the edges. Paper Handling 1. ❏ Do not fan the paper, or printing problems might occur. ❏ When using transparencies, slightly fan the stack of transparencies before loading them in the MP tray to prevent feed failures. 2. Align the stack of paper so that the side to be printed on faces the front of the printer. The top edge of the paper stack should be toward the bottom of the MP tray. Slide the stack in until it stops.
3. Adjust the paper guides to the width of the paper stack. For A4-size or Letter/Legal-size paper, align the paper guides with the icons inside the MP tray. Adjust the paper guides so that there is no space between the paper guide and the edge of the stack of paper. When reloading, be sure to remove any paper remaining in the MP tray. Stack it together with the new sheets before loading. The MP tray is now ready to supply paper.
Loading Envelopes into the MP Tray Before Loading Envelopes Please be sure to follow these steps before loading envelopes: Place the envelopes on a flat surface and press the corners down in the direction shown to flatten the envelopes. 2. Flex the envelope stack, including all four edges, to remove any stiffness. Correct any bent corners on the envelopes. Check all four corners. Paper Handling 1.
3. Align the stack of envelopes by tapping them on a flat surface. Loading Envelopes 1. 20 Align the stack of envelopes so that the side to be printed on faces the front of the printer. Slide the stack in until it stops.
Adjust the paper guides to the width of the stack of envelopes. Paper Handling 2. Most applications allow you to choose which way envelopes feed into the printer. Make sure your printer settings before you print. When using C5-size envelopes, remove any stiffness by lightly flexing both edges of the envelope.
Insert the envelopes one at a time into the MP tray, in the direction shown in the illustration. 1 2 2 If the flap is along the long edge of the envelope, insert each envelope with the flap at the back and on the right. If the flap is along the short edge of the envelope, insert envelopes with the flap at the bottom and at the back. The illustrations below show acceptable and unacceptable arrangements of the flaps of envelopes in a stack.
Not Acceptable Paper Handling If the flap of any of the envelopes overlaps the edges of other envelopes in the stack, like those in the examples below, paper jams or misfeeds will occur.
Loading Paper Manually The manual feed slot allows you to load paper manually, one sheet at a time. You can load transparencies, labels, envelopes, postcards, or other special paper. You can also load plain paper, which is useful when you want to use paper that is a different size from the paper in the MP tray. Before loading paper manually, always select the paper delivery first. For transparencies, labels, envelopes, postcards, and other special paper, face-up delivery must be used.
❏ Do not force the paper into the printer or printing problems might result. Paper Handling ❏ For continuous manual feed, insert a new sheet only when the previous sheet has come out completely from the delivery slot. If a new sheet is inserted before the previous sheet has been delivered, a paper jam may occur.
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Chapter 3 Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology This chapter describes the CAPT (Canon Advanced Printing Technology).
Installing the CAPT If you are using the LBP-810 as a local printer (connected directly to your computer) follow the steps below. If the LBP-810 is already on your network, and you want to start using it, follow the steps in “Connecting to the LBP-810 Already on Your Network” on pag e 58. If you want to install the LBP-810 as a network printer, follow the steps in “Connecting the LBP-810 as a Network Printer” on pag e 62.
The following procedure only applies to the installation under Windows 98. The first time you start Windows with the LBP-810 attached to your computer the New Hardware Found dialog box appears, then click Next >. When using parallel port, go Step 3. Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) in the Add New Hardware Wizard and click Next>. 2. Click only Specify a location, then click Browse… to select the driver in the language that you want to install.
For Windows Me, select Specify the location of the driver (Advanced) and click Next > in the Add New Hardware Wizard. Click only Specify the location then click Browse… to select the driver you want to install. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is drive D, browse to D:\English\WinMe and click OK. The installation of the USB class driver will complete. 30 3. The Add New Hardware Wizard (Canon LBP-810) appears. Click Next>. 4.
For Windows Me, select Specify the location of the driver (Advanced) and click Next > in the Add New Hardware Wizard. Click only Specify the location then click Browse… to select the driver you want to install. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is drive D, browse to D:\English\WinMe and click OK. Enter the name you wish to use, then click Finish. 6. When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears. To close the dialog box, click OK. Click Finish on the Add New Hardware wizard.
32 1. From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers. The Printers folder appears. 2. Double-click the Add Printer icon. The Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next >. 3. Select Local Printer and click Next >.
The Wizard displays a list of available printers. Click Have Disk…. 5. The Install From Disk dialog box appears. Use Browse… to select the directory or enter the path name that contains the printer software, then click OK. For example, if you are using the CD-ROM to install the software, and your CD-ROM drive is drive D:, the path name would be D:\English\Win9x. Chapter 3 Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 33 Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 4.
34 6. Select the printer, and click Next >. 7. Select the printer’s port, and then click Next >.
Chapter 3 Enter the name you wish to use, then click Finish. 9. When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears. To close the dialog box, click OK. Click Finish on the Add New Hardware Wizard. Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 35 Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 8.
Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP Windows 2000 Plug and Play Following is the installation procedure of plug and play for “Using USB and Parallel Port” under Windows 2000. Before you install the software, make sure you do the following: ❏ Connect the printer to your computer (For details, see the Getting Started Guide). ❏ Turn on the printer (For details, see the Getting Started Guide). ❏ Start up Windows 2000.
3. The New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next >. Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) in the Found New Hardware Wizard and click Next >. “Unknown” may be displayed as the name of the device. 4. Chapter 3 Select Specify a location and click Next >.
5. The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Click Browse… to select the driver in the language that you want to install. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is drive D:, brows to D:\English\Win2000, then click OK. Click Next > on Driver Files Search Results. Click Yes if the Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears. 6. 38 When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears. Click OK to close the dialog box. Click Finish on the Found New Hardware Wizard.
Windows XP Plug and Play Following is the installation procedure of plug and play for “Using USB and Parallel Port” under Windows XP. Before you install the software, make sure you do the following: ❏ Connect the printer to your computer (For details, see the Getting Started Guide). ❏ Turn on the printer (For details, see the Getting Started Guide). ❏ Start up Windows XP. In order to use the printer via USB, the following requirements need to be satisfied.
3. The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next >. “Unknown” may be displayed as the name of the device. 4. 40 Clear Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM,...) check box.
Select Include this location in the search:, and click Browse… to select the driver in the language that you want to install. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is drive D:, browse to D:\English\WinXP, then click Next >. Click Continue Anyway if the Hardware Installation dialog box appears. 6. Chapter 3 When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears. Click OK to close the dialog box. Click Finish on the Found New Hardware Wizard.
Windows NT 4.0 Add Printer Wizard To install the CAPT on a local computer using Windows NT 4.0, you can use the Windows NT Add Printer Wizard. 42 1. Log on as member of Administrators. The full control access right for the printer is necessary for the installation of the CAPT. 2. From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers. The Printers folder appears. 3. Double-click the Add Printer icon. The Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears. 4. Select My Computer, then click Next >. 5.
Click Have Disk… in the manufacturer/Printers dialog box. 7. The Install From Disk dialog box appears. Use Browse… to select the directory or enter the path name that contains the CAPT, then click OK. For example, if you are using the CD-ROM to install the CAPT, and your CD-ROM drive is drive D:, the path name would be D:\ENGLISH\WINNT40. Chapter 3 Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 43 Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 6.
44 8. Select your printer model from the list of printers displayed, then click Next >. 9. Click Next > to accept the default printer name, or enter the name you wish to use, then click Next >.
11. Click Yes if you want to print a test page, or No if you do not want to print a test page, then click Finish. Windows creates the Canon CAPT Tools icon on the Desktop, and the Canon LBP-810 icon is added to the Printers folder. Chapter 3 Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 45 Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 10. Select whether this printer is shared or not shared with other computers. If it is shared, select all the operating systems that will use this printer. Click Next >.
12. When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears. Click OK to close the dialog. 13. If you opted to print a test page, the page prints after the installation completes, and the following dialog appears. If the page printed correctly, click Yes. Windows 2000 Add Printer Wizard To install the CAPT on a local computer using Windows 2000, you can use the Add Printer Wizard. Following is the installation procedure for “Using Parallel Port” under Windows 2000.
Double-click the Add Printer icon. The Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next >. 4. Select Local printer, then click Next >. Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 3. To check on “Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play Printer” is not recomended.
48 5. Select the printer port or ports you want to use, then click Next >. 6. Click Have Disk… in the Manufacturers/Printers dialog box.
The Install From Disk dialog box appears. Use Browse… to select the directory or enter the path name that contains the CAPT, then click OK. For example, if you are using the CD-ROM to install the CAPT, and your CD-ROM drive is drive H:, the path name would be H:\ENGLISH\Win2000. 8. Chapter 3 Select your printer model from the list of printers displayed, then click Next >. Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 49 Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 7.
9. Click Next > to accept the default printer name, or enter the name you wish to use, then click Next >. 10. Select whether this printer is shared or not shared with other computers. Click Next >.
12. Click Finish. Click Yes if the Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears. Windows creates the Canon CAPT Tools icon on the Desktop, and the Canon LBP-810 icon is added to the Printers folder. 13. When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears. Click OK to close the dialog. Chapter 3 Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 51 Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 11.
14. If you opted to print a test page, the page prints after installation completes, and the following dialog appears. If the page printed correctly, click OK. Windows XP Add Printer Wizard To install the CAPT on a local computer using Windows XP, you can use the Add Printer Wizard. Following is the installation procedure for “Using Parallel Port” under Windows XP. To install the LBP-810 printer driver to USB port, perform procedure as same as “Plug and Play”. 52 1. Log on as member of Administrators.
Double-click the Add Printer icon. The Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next >. 4. Select Local printer attached to this computer, then click Next >. To check on “Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer” is not recomended. Chapter 3 Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 53 Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 3.
54 5. Select the printer port or ports you want to use, then click Next >. 6. Click Have Disk… in the Manufacturer/Printers dialog box.
The Install From Disk dialog box appears. Use Browse… to select the directory or enter the path name that contains the CAPT, then click OK. For example, if you are using the CD-ROM to install the CAPT, and your CD-ROM drive is drive H:, the path name would be H:\ENGLISH\WinXP. 8. Chapter 3 Select your printer model from the list of printers displayed, then click Next >. Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 55 Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 7.
9. Click Next > to accept the default printer name, or enter the name you wish to use, then click Next >. 10. Select whether this printer is shared or not shared with other computers. Click Next >.
12. Click Finish. Click Continue Anyway if the Hardware Installation dialog box appears. Windows creates the Canon CAPT Tools icon on the Desktop, and the Canon LBP-810 icon is added to the Printers and Faxes folder. 13. When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears. Click OK to close the dialog. Chapter 3 Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 57 Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology 11.
14. If you opted to print a test page, the page prints after installation completes, and the following dialog appears. If the page printed correctly, click OK. Connecting to the LBP-810 Already on Your Network If the LBP-810 is already on your network you can install it two different ways. The easiest way is using automatic network download. If network download is not available, you can use the Add Printer Wizard. Network Download Windows 95/98/Me and Windows NT 4.
Windows 95/98/Me Add Printer Wizard Chapter 3 1. From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers. The Printers folder appears. 2. Double-click the Add Printer icon. The Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears. 3. Select Network printer, then click Next >. 4. Enter the network path or print queue that you want to connect to, or use Browse… to open the Browse for Printer dialog to select the printer. 5. The Wizard displays a list of available printers. Click Have Disk…. 6.
If the connection fails you’ll be able to install the printer but you will not be able to use the printer until it comes back online. 8. Follow the instructions on screen to finish the installation. Windows NT 4.0 Add Printer Wizard To install the CAPT for a network printer you can use the Windows NT 4.0 Add Printer Wizard. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Log on as member of Administrators. The full control access right for the printer is necessary for the installation of the CAPT.
Windows XP Add Printer Wizard 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Chapter 3 Log on as member of Administrators. The full control access right for the printer is necessary for the installation of the CAPT. From the Start menu, select Printers and Faxes. The Printers and Faxes folder appears. Click Add a printer. The Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next >. Select A Network printer, or a printer attached to another computer, then click Next >. The Specify a Printer dialog appears.
Printer Sharing Printer sharing enables printing from network clients. Printer sharing with the LBP-810 printer requires that both the print server and the client devices are using Windows 95 or later, or Windows NT 4.0 or later. The print server and client do not need to use the same operating system, and it is possible to print from a Windows 95/98/Me client to a Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP print server, or vice versa.
8. Click OK and then restart Windows. Printer Settings Share-level Access Control 1. Open the Canon LBP-810 Properties window, then check “Shared As” in the Sharing tab. 2. Enter the Share name, Comments, and Password as needed. 3. Click OK. User-level Access Control Open the Canon LBP-810 Properties window, then check “Shared As” in the Sharing tab. 2. Enter the Share Name and Comments, as needed. 3. Click Add, and select the users allowed to access the printer. 4.
3. Select File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks, then click OK. Add Server Service (Windows XP) 1. Click Network and Internet Connections icon in the Control Panel. 2. Click Network Connections. 3. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon, then select Properties form the menu. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears. 4. If File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks exists in the list, click OK. Otherwise, click Install. 5. Select Service, then click Add. 6.
The Canon CAPT Tools When you install the CAPT, the Canon CAPT Tools group is created. ❏ Canon LBP-810 Help Selects the Canon LBP-810 Help file for the CAPT. ❏ Canon LBP-810 Status Window Displays the LBP-810 Status Window. ❏ Canon LBP-810 Trouble Shooter Starts the Trouble Shooter program for the CAPT. It helps you solve printing problems in Windows 95/98/Me or NT 4.0/2000/XP. For details, see Chapter 4, Troubleshooting. ❏ Canon CAPT Uninstallation Starts the uninstall program for the CAPT.
Printing with the CAPT The CAPT offers bi-directional communication between the computer and printer. To take advantage of the bi-directional communication, one end of a bi-directional parallel cable connects to the printer and the other end connects directly to your computer. You must use a bi-directional cable for proper operation. Every time you print, the CAPT displays the Canon LBP-810 Status Window.
Windows 95/98/Me Printer Properties With the CAPT, you initiate printing as you normally would from a Windows application. From the Print dialog box, usually accessed from an application’s File menu, you can select Properties to proceed to the Canon LBP-810 Properties dialog box and its printing options. ❏ You can open the Properties dialog box from the Printers folder. The number of tabs displayed in the Properties dialog box depends on how you have your system set up. Screens examples use Windows 98.
General Tab Lets you print a test page or define separator pages. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information.
Details Tab Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology Specifies the printer port and time-out settings. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information. Spool Settings… The installer sets the following defaults.
Sharing Tab Specifies the printer-sharing settings. This tab is available only when file and printer sharing is turned on. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information.
Page Setup Tab Specifies paper size, scaling, number of copies, orientation, and pages per sheet. Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology For information on Profiles, see page 75. Page Size lets you select the paper size you are working with in your application. (Letter, Legal, A4, B5, Executive, Envelope DL, Envelope#10, Envelope C5, Envelope Monarch, Index Card, and 3 custom paper sizes. The names of the custom paper sizes are set with the Custom Paper Size option.
Scaling disappears and Page Order appears in its place. Manual Scaling lets you shrink or enlarge images. This option only appears when 1 Page per Sheet is selected as the Page Layout. Check the check box to set a reduction or enlargement percentage (10-200). View Settings To get a quick view of your current settings, click View Settings, which is located on the Page Setup, Finishing, and Quality tabs. Click on the tabs in the View Settings dialog box to view the settings for each tab.
Selecting a Custom Paper Size Setting 1. Select one of the predefined forms from the Custom Paper List. 2. If you wish, enter a unique name in the Name area. 3. Select the Units of measurement (Centimeters or Inches). 4. Define the Paper Size using the Width (7.62–21.59 cm) and Height (12.70–35.56 cm) settings. 5. Click OK to accept your changes. If you wish to restore the default settings to all of the custom forms, then click Restore Defaults.
Use Browse… to select the file that contains the overlay data. File Name displays the currently selected overlay file name. Browse… Opens the Select File dialog box. When you select a file and close the Select File dialog box, the File Name drop-down list and preview are updated. The overlay file must be a Windows bitmap or a Windows metafile. Overlay Placement lets you specify if you want the overlay to appear in back of the application data or in front of the application data (Background, Foreground).
Profiles The Profile function allows you to save and restore settings for Page Setup, Finishing, and Quality, so you can easily add, edit or select that combination of settings. You can save up to 50 profiles. If you select “Users can customize their own preferences and desktop settings” in the User’s Profiles tab in the Passwords control panel, up to 50 profiles can be stored for each user. Profile lets you select profiles from a pull-down menu. Add… opens the Add Profile dialog.
Edit Profiles After you have created a profile, you can select it from the pull-down menu on the Page Setup, Finishing, or Quality tab window. Edit… lets you edit an existing profile. Profile List displays a list of saved profiles. The order that profiles appear in this list is the order they appear in the pull-down menus. Delete lets you delete the selected profile. Import… lets you import profile information from a file. Export… lets you export the selected profile information to a file.
Finishing Tab Specifies how final output is collated. Check the check box to collate the document. Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology For information on Profiles, see page 75. Preferences Preferences… on the Finishing tab window opens the Preferences dialog box. The check box lets you force pages to print, even when the paper size does not match. If this is not checked, you’ll be asked to change paper when a paper size mismatch is detected.By default the setting for this option is unchecked.
Quality Tab Specifies the resolution, halftoning method, brightness, and contrast settings. For information on Profiles, see page 75. Resolution lets you specify the printer’s resolution in dots per inch (600,300). Halftoning is the process of converting a grayscale image to black dots and white (unprinted) dots that simulate the gray shades in the original image. Different halftone patterns give different gray shade results. Brightness is the relative proportion of light and dark areas.
More Options Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology More Options accesses the settings for toner density, toner saver, and Automatic Image Refinement. Toner Density lets you select how light or dark your pages print. Move the slider to the right to darken your printed output, slide it to the left to lighten your printed output. Toner Saver prints only alternate data bits, so toner consumption is reduced.
Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP Printer Properties and Default Document Properties* The CAPT for Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP has two main dialog boxes: the Printer Properties dialog box and the Default Document Properties* dialog box. Printer Properties To view the printer properties, select Properties from the File menu in the Printers folder, or click the right mouse button on the LBP-810 icon in the Printers folder and select Properties from the pop-up menu.
General Tab Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology Specifies to print a test page and separator pages. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information.
Ports Tab Lets you specify the port to which the printer is attached. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information.
Scheduling Tab Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology Lets you define print spooling settings. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information. “Spool print documents so program finishes printing faster” and “Start printing immediately” are set automatically when you install the printer driver.
Sharing Tab Specifies the printer-sharing settings. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information.
Security Tab Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology Lets you specify security settings. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information.
Select Forms Tab This printer driver supports three custom paper sizes. Using the custom forms defined on the Forms tab in the print server’s Properties dialog box, you can add information about the custom paper sizes. Form definitions must conform to the printer’s specifications. Selected Forms shows the three form names. Change Forms… opens the Change Forms dialog. This dialog contains a listing of the available forms, and their definitions (Available Forms have Height: 12.70–35.56 cm and Width: 7.62–21.
Page Setup Tab Specifies paper size, scaling, number of copies, orientation, and pages per sheet. Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology For information on Profiles, see page 90. Page Size lets you select the paper size you are working with in your application. (Letter, Legal, A4, B5, Executive, Envelope DL, Envelope #10, Envelope C5, Envelope Monarch, Index Card, and 3 custom paper sizes.) Output Size lets you select the paper size to print on.
Manual Scaling lets you shrink or enlarge images. This option only appears when 1 Page per Sheet is selected as the Page Layout. Check the check box to set a reduction or enlargement percentage (10-200). View Settings To get a quick view of your current settings, click View Settings, which is located on the Page Setup, Finishing, and Quality tabs. Click on the tabs in the View Settings dialog box to view the settings for each tab.
File Name displays the currently selected overlay file name. Browse… Opens the Select File dialog box. When you select a file and close the Select File dialog box, the File Name drop-down list and Preview are updated. The overlay file must be a Windows bitmap or a Windows metafile. Overlay Placement lets you specify if you want the overlay to appear in back of the application data or in front of the application data (Background, Foreground).
Profiles The Profile function allows you to save and restore settings for Page Setup, Finishing, and Quality, so you can easily add, edit or select that combination of settings. You can save up to 50 profiles. If you select “Users can customize their own preferences and desktop settings” in the User’s Profiles tab in the Passwords control panel, up to 50 profiles can be stored for each user. Profile lets you select profiles from a pull-down menu. Add… opens the Add Profile dialog.
Edit Profiles Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology After you have created a profile, you can select it from the pull-down menu on the Page Setup, Finishing, or Quality tab window. Edit… lets you edit an existing profile. Profile List displays a list of saved profiles. The order that profiles appear in this list is the order they appear in the pull-down menus. Delete lets you delete the selected profile. Import… lets you import profile information from a file.
Finishing Tab Specifies how final output is collated. Check the check box to collate the document. For information on Profiles, see page 90. Preferences Preferences... on the Finishing tab window opens the Preferences dialog box. The first check box lets you force pages to print, even when the paper size does not match. If this is not checked, you’ll be asked to change paper when a paper size mismatch is detected. The second check box lets you turn EMF Spooling on.
Quality Tab Specifies the resolution, halftoning method, brightness, and contrast settings. Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology For information on Profiles, see page 90. Resolution lets you specify the printer’s resolution in dots per inch (600,300). Halftoning is the process of converting a grayscale image to black dots and white (unprinted) dots that simulate the gray shades in the original image. Different halftone patterns give different gray shade results.
More Options More Options accesses the settings for toner density, toner saver, and Automatic Image Refinement. Toner Density lets you select how light or dark your pages print. Move the slider to the right to darken your printed output, slide it to the left to lighten your printed output. Toner Saver prints only alternate data bits, so toner consumption is reduced.
Opening the Status Window The LBP-810 Status Window opens automatically in the following situations: ❏ When you print a document, provided “Display Printer Status Window while Printing” is selected in the Status Options dialog box of the Status Window. ❏ When an error occurs or user action is required. ❏ When Windows starts, if the Status Window was open the last time Windows was closed. Status Window icon If multiple LBP-810 printers are connected, select a printer from the list.
Using the LBP-810 Status Window The Status Window is a program used to display the status of jobs and perform printer operations. Menu bar Printer icon Printer status message area Animation area Error message area Progress bar Tool bar Tab window Job information area Status bar 96 Window area Description Menu bar Contains menu options to control the Status Window and the printer. Printer icon Displays the current printing status and error conditions.
Chapter 3 Description Animation area Shows an animated graphic indicating the current printer status. The animated graphic tracks the printing progress as paper feeds into the paper slot until it comes out of the printer. The graphic background changes from blue (normal) to orange when user action is required, or to red when a warning is issued. Progress bar Indicates the progress of the current job. Tool bar Use to pause, delete, or resume printing.
Using the Menu Bar Job Menu You can select the Job menu from the menu bar of the LBP-810 Status Window: The Job menu includes the following options: ❏ Pause Job—This temporarily halts printing of the current document. After the current page completes printing, the printer pauses until you select Resume Job. ❏ Resume Job—This resumes printing with the next page of the document you paused. ❏ Delete Job—This cancels printing of the document currently being printed.
Options Menu Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology You can select the Options menu from the menu bar of the LBP-810 Status Window: The Options menu includes the following selections: ❏ Status Options—This opens the Status Options dialog box that lets you change the settings for the Status Window. ❏ Port Setting—This opens the Port Setting dialog box when the printer is connected to a local parallel port.
Status Options This dialog box lets you define when and how you want the LBP-810 Status Window to display. You can also set up sounds that play when there are errors. ❏ Status Window—lets you select when the Status Window displays. • Display Printer Status Window while printing—The Status Window opens automatically each time you print. • Only display Printer Status Window for errors—The Status Window opens only when an error occurs.
❏ Status check—lets you select when the Status Window is active. • Always watches over the status—Status Window is continually monitoring the printer. • Watches over the status only while printing—Status Window is monitoring the printer only when printing a job. ❏ Always On Top—places the Status Window on top of all windows on the desktop. Port Settings Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology This dialog box lets you define how your computer communicates with your printer using the parallel port.
Using the Help Menu You can select the Help menu from the menu bar of the LBP-810 Status Window: ❏ Help Topics—Displays the search window for help topics. ❏ About—Displays Status Window version information.
Using the Toolbar The toolbar has three buttons that you can use to pause, resume, or delete the current print job. Pause Job: Temporarily halts printing the current document. The current page finishes printing. Delete Job: Cancels the current print job. If you are printing several documents, the CAPT continues to the next print job in the queue and displays the status of that print job.
Using the Tab Window Printing Job This tab shows information related to the job that is currently printing. The following types of information are displayed: ❏ Document name ❏ User name ❏ Computer name ❏ Estimated time left ❏ Estimated finish time Some of this information may not be displayed, depending on the printer status.
Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology Printed Jobs This tab shows information related to jobs that are completed. The following types of information are displayed: ❏ Document name ❏ Status ❏ Owner ❏ Pages ❏ Printed At The job history displayed in the job information area can list a history of up to 100 jobs, beginning from the time the Status Window was started. The job history clears whenever you terminate the Status Window.
Waiting Jobs This tab shows information related to the jobs that have not yet started.
Network Printer Status Viewing the print status The status of a network printer can be viewed on the print server as well as the client. For job status to be displayed in the client’s Status Window, the print server’s Status Window must be running. If the status option “Display Printer Status Window while printing,” has been selected on the client, the client’s Status Window opens automatically once printing from the server starts.
The Status Window Icon If you minimize the Status Window, you can still see the printer status displayed as an icon on the taskbar. To open the Status Window, simply click on the taskbar button. Icons also appear in the Status Window. The table below shows the Status Window icon and the taskbar icon. Printer Ready Indicates that the printer is ready to print. Printing Paused Indicates that printing has paused.
Closing the Status Window Click the close button to close the window just as you would close any other window. If the Status Window opens automatically due to printing, or due to an error, the window automatically closes when printing completes or the error status clears. Messages When a paper size is listed in the message area, such as “Change paper to Letter,” use the following table to determine which size paper to use. Chapter 3 Message Use this Paper Size Letter Letter (8-1/2 x 11 in.
Messages with Sound The CAPT comes with sound files that provide spoken versions of messages you might get while a document is printing. If you installed the sound files and have bi-directional communication and a sound card, the CAPT can play these sound messages. Use the Status Options dialog box in the Options menu to turn sounds on or off. There are two types of audio messages: alert messages and other messages.
Chapter 3 Spoken message Event Filename Add paper to printer Out of paper zaddpap.wav Paper jam Paper is jammed zjam.wav Close printer cover Printer cover is open zcover.wav Printer not responding Printer not responding zcommerr.wav Printer error Printer error zerror.wav Change paper Wrong sized paper is loaded ztray.wav Check print server Print server down zsecomer.wav Insufficient memory Insufficient working memory znomem.wav Cleaning Cleaning in progress zclean.
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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter includes information to help you solve printer problems. A problem might have one or a combination of causes, including a computer malfunction, software errors, the printer cable, or the printer. Many printing problems are related to how your software interacts with the printer. If you can print a self test, but the printer does not print other jobs, or your printed output is not what you expected, the problem is with your computer, software, or cables.
If you have a problem with your printer and you cannot resolve it by referring to the information in this chapter, contact a Canon authorized service representative.
Paper Jams Locating Paper Jams Paper jams can occur in several locations along the print path. Refer to the diagram below to help you locate paper jams. Locate the area where the paper jam has occurred and follow the instructions for removing jams in that area. Be sure to check all areas before resuming printing.
Before Removing Paper Jams Inside the Printer When a paper jam occurs, follow the procedure below before removing the jammed paper from the affected area. Remove watches and any bracelets or rings when touching the inside of the printer. These items might be damaged if they come into contact with parts inside the printer. 1. Remove the paper from the MP tray. 2. Open the front cover with both hands until it stops.
3. Remove the EP-22 cartridge by grasping the cartridge’s handle and lifting it out of the printer. Troubleshooting Do not expose the cartridge to light for more than 5 minutes. If necessary, put the cartridge in its original protective bag or wrap it with a thick cloth to prevent exposure to light.
CAUTION: The face-up delivery area (shaded part) becomes hot when the printer is in use. Be careful not to touch this area, because personal injury might result. When removing the jammed paper, do not touch the transfer roller (shaded part) as its surface is very delicate and susceptible to finger oil and scratches, which may lead to print deterioration. Be careful when removing the paper; toner on the paper might get onto your hands or clothing.
To avoid damaging the printer, check that the pressure release levers (black) were released when the front cover was opened. If the pressure release levers were not released, close the front cover and then open it again. This should automatically release the pressure release levers. If the levers were not released automatically, release them manually by pulling the levers at either end of the pressure bar slightly forwards with your fingers, so they release the bar.
Removing Paper Jams Please use both hands to remove jammed paper from the printer. Paper Jam in the Paper Feed Area If only a small portion of the paper has moved into the printer Use both hands to carefully pull the jammed paper straight up and out from the MP tray. Be careful not to tear the paper when pulling. If the paper is torn, remove the paper scraps from the printer.
If the paper has moved completely into the printer Follow the steps described in “Before Removing Paper Jams Inside the Printer” on page 116 to remove the toner cartridge, then follow the procedure below. Remove any paper from the input area by gently pulling it forward. 2. Roll the edge of the paper inwards so that the printed surface is on the inside of the roll, then gently pull the rolled up paper out of the printer. 3.
Do not remove jammed paper at a sharp upwards angle; the toner on the paper will stain the printer and cause a permanent reduction in print quality. Replace the cartridge and close the front cover. The paper release levers automatically return to their original positions.
Paper Jams near the Imaging Area Please use both hands to remove jammed paper from the printer. Follow the steps described in “Before Removing Paper Jams Inside the Printer” on page 116 to remove the toner cartridge, then follow the procedure below. If you can see the rear edge of the paper Troubleshooting Roll the paper inwards from the rear edge, so that the printed surface is on the inside of the roll and the paper is pulled back out from the imaging area.
If you cannot see the rear edge of the paper Carefully pull the jammed paper forwards and out of the printer. Paper Jam in the Face-down Delivery Area Please use both hands to remove jammed paper from the printer. Follow the steps described in “Before Removing Paper Jams Inside the Printer” on page 116 to remove the toner cartridge, then follow the procedure below. 1. Gently pull the jammed paper between the face-down delivery rollers until the leading edge emerges from the printer. 2.
Never pull the paper out of the printer by pulling it forwards if the paper is behind the face-down delivery rollers. This could result in damage to the face-down delivery rollers. Please use both hands to remove jammed paper from the printer. Follow the steps described in “Before Removing Paper Jams Inside the Printer” on page 116 to remove the toner cartridge, then follow the procedure below.
If you can see the front edge of the paper While holding the printer steady, carefully pull the jammed paper out straight and horizontally. If the jammed paper is badly folded, similar to the folds of an accordion, ease the jammed paper loose and then pull it out of the printer.
If you cannot see the front edge of the paper If the paper becomes wrapped around the roller inside the fixing assembly, neither the leading edge or the trailing edge of the paper may be easily accessible. If this occurs, follow the procedure below to remove the paper. If the paper does not come out of the printer easily, check that the pressure release levers (black) have been released as described on page 119.
2. Gently pull the paper through the rollers. ❏ After you replace the cartridge and close the front cover, the printer should be ready for printing. If the printer returns to the ready state for printing, troubleshooting has been successful. If the printer does not return to the ready state for printing, paper may still be jammed in the printer. ❏ While removing the jammed paper, some toner might stain the inside of the printer which will make the first few printouts dirty when printing resumes.
Print Quality Problems Printout Has Vertical White Streaks Vertical white streaks, similar to the sample below, result when toner is low or unevenly distributed. 1. Open the front cover and take out the EP-22 cartridge. 2. Rock the cartridge gently from side to side five or six times to evenly distribute the toner inside. (For more information, see “Installing the EP-22 Cartridge” in the Getting Started Guide.) 3. Insert the cartridge into the printer. 4.
Printout Has Black Specks If toner powder adheres to the pressure roller, black specks 1 mm in diameter or larger might appear on the front or back of the printed paper. Corrective action 1. Use the Options menu in the Status Window to print the cleaning page on a blank sheet of paper. 2. If there are no black specks on the cleaning page, the pressure roller is clean. 3. If there are black specks on the cleaning page, repeat step 1 until there are no black specks on the cleaning page.
Problem Cause Solution Printer does not print Paper might not be loaded. Make sure paper is loaded. Print jobs might be stalled. Check the LBP-810 Status Window for stalled jobs. The cartridge might not be installed correctly. Check that the EP-22 cartridge is installed correctly. See the Getting Started Guide. Your BIOS port setting might need to be modified. See your computer’s documentation concerning available ports. The parallel cable might not be compatible.
Problem Printer stops printing Printout is wrong 132 Troubleshooting Cause Solution AC voltage might not match printer. Make sure the voltage of the AC outlet matches the ratings on the printer. Your interface cable might be loose. Check your computer and your cable. You might be working on an application in the foreground, in which case printing performance might slow down. Printer performance improves if you give your print job priority.
Cause Solution Printer locks up system Your system setup might be a problem. Verify that you have a highquality shielded interface cable. The problem might be your BIOS. Verify that your BIOS setup is correct. (See your computer’s documentation for details.) Verify that your physical memory is working correctly. If you have a Toshiba laptop, change this line in your CONFIG.SYS file: c:\winutils\mxtime.exe to: REM c:\winutils\mxtime.
CAPT Problems Problem Cause Solution CAPT is not working properly The CAPT for LBP-810 is not selected as the default printer driver. Specify the CAPT for the LBP-810 as the default driver. The software might not be installed properly. Refer to “Using the Trouble Shooter” on page 139. To check that the CAPT is installed correctly, try printing a page from an application. If the print fails, the CAPT is not installed correctly. Remove the CAPT and install it again.
Problem Cause Solution CD-ROM Menu doesn’t appear automatically Autorun CDROM Menu checkbox is unchecked in the CD-ROM menu. Start the CD-ROM menu manually, and check the “Autorun CD-ROM Menu” checkbox. The Auto insert notification checkbox is unchecked. From the Device Manager make sure that the “Auto insert notification” checkbox is checked in the CD-ROM drive Properties dialog box. For more information, see Windows Help. The program is loaded from the hard disk drive. Remove the CDMENU.
Problem Cause Solution Cannot install CAPT using USB port. (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP) USB class driver is not properly installed. Perform the following steps. 1) Make sure the printer is connected to your computer using a USB cable and the printer is turned on. 2) Open the System dialog box in the Control Panel. 3) Select [Device Manager] tab and double click [Universal Serial Bus Controller]. For Windows 2000/XP, select [Hardware] tab and click [Device Manager] button.
CAPT Messages The CAPT displays the status of your printing environment and current print job in the Status Window. Alerts Message Action Add Paper The printer is out of paper. Add paper. When you add paper, the Status Window displays “Printer Ready” automatically. Change paper to... The paper in the printer and the specified paper are not the same size. You have two choices: ❏ Replace the paper so that it matches the specified paper size.
Message Action Close Printer Cover The printer’s front cover is open. To resume printing, close the cover. Insufficient Memory The print job was too complex for available memory. Discard the last printed page, and try one or more of the following: ❏ Close other applications while printing this job. ❏ Print the job in smaller sections. ❏ Try reprinting the job with a lower resolution, such as 300 dpi. ❏ Reformat the most complicated pages in the print job to reduce graphics and other complex formatting.
Using the Trouble Shooter The Trouble Shooter is a utility for solving printing problems in Windows 95/98/Me or NT 4.0/2000/XP. The Trouble Shooter checks for system configuration setting errors, and if possible, makes automatic corrections. The Trouble Shooter does not detect problems related to hardware, such as printer cable problems, parallel port failure, or ECP setting errors. To start the Trouble Shooter, select the Canon LBP-810 Trouble Shooter icon in the Canon CAPT Tools group.
Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP Trouble Shooter checks whether Spooler service has started and if not, displays a dialog box and does not run. When Trouble Shooter is done checking your files, it displays a dialog box similar to the one below. While Trouble Shooter is running, it saves a log file with the name tshooter.tmp in your system temp directory, such as \windows\temp or \temp. In the Exit dialog box, Trouble Shooter prompts if you want to save the results as a text file.
Uninstalling the CAPT If the CAPT is not working properly, it might help to remove it and install it again. Before you begin, be sure you have the installation software available for installation. Before uninstalling the CAPT, make sure you close all running applications. 1. Click the Start button, then point to Programs. 2. Point to Canon CAPT Tools. 3. Click Canon CAPT Uninstallation. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. 5. Windows 95/98/Me: Click OK and your system restarts. Windows NT 4.
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Chapter 5 Maintenance This chapter describes how to care for and maintain your printer. Regular care and maintenance helps keep your printer in good working order. This chapter includes the following information: ❏ Handling and Cleaning the Printer ❏ EP-22 Cartridge Handling and Cleaning the Printer Handling the Printer Note the following points when handling the printer: ❏ Do not place any heavy objects on the printer. ❏ Do not insert paper or other objects into the face-down delivery slot.
Cleaning the Printer Clean the printer cabinet regularly to keep the printer in its best condition. To clean the printer, use a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. Avoid using any other type of solvents, such as alcohol or benzine, which might damage the surface. When finished cleaning, wipe the cabinet with a dry cloth. Before cleaning the printer, always unplug it from the AC outlet. Do not spill water or detergent into the printer.
Storage Guidelines Store the cartridge in its protective bag. Do not open the bag until you are ready to install the cartridge in the printer. • Do not store the cartridge where it will be exposed to direct sunlight. • Do not stand the cartridge on end, and do not turn it upside down. If the toner becomes caked in the cartridge, it may prove impossible to free it even by shaking the cartridge, and print quality can deteriorate.
Handling Guidelines • Do not expose the cartridge to direct sunlight. Do not expose it to bright light or to room light for more than 5 minutes. • Do not open the drum’s protective shutter on the cartridge. If the shutter is open and the drum is damaged, print quality might deteriorate. • Do not stand the cartridge on end, and do not turn it upside down.
CAUTION: Do not dispose of toner cartridges in fire. Toner powder is flammable. • Do not attempt to disassemble the cartridge. Replacing the EP-22 Cartridge The EP-22 cartridge typically lasts for about 2,500 prints of Letter or A4size paper. This assumes that the printer is used for standard word processing documents printed at the default density, and at 4% dot ratio (equivalent to print coverage of approximately 5%).
CAUTION: The shaded part of the face-up delivery area is hot when the printer is in use. Be careful not to touch this area, because personal injury might result. 2. Grasp the EP-22 cartridge by its handle and lift it out of the printer. 3. Install a new cartridge. For details, see “Installing the EP-22 Cartridge” in the Getting Started Guide. CAUTION: Do not dispose of toner cartridges in fire. Toner powder is flammable.
Cleaning 1. Place letter or A4-size paper in the MP tray. 2. Click on the printer icon in the taskbar to open the Status Window. 3. From the Options menu, click Cleaning. A cleaning sheet starts printing. When printing starts, the Status Window message area displays “Cleaning” and when printing completes, it returns to normal. While cleaning is in progress, you cannot pause the printing or change paper settings.
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Printer Specifications Appendix A Printer Specifications Model: Desktop page printer Printing method: Electrophotographic printing using laser beam scanning Resolution: 600 dpi Printing speed: 8 pages per minute (A4-size paper) Paper sizes: MP Tray 76.2x127 to 216x356 mm (3”x5” to 8-1/2”x14”) Plain paper (Legal, A4, Letter, Executive, B5) Maximum capacity: 12.5 mm (Approx.
First print: Face-down delivery: Less than 18 seconds Face-up delivery: Less than 17 seconds For printing on A4-size paper using MP tray at 20˚ C (68˚ F) Toner cartridge: EP-22 cartridge Power requirements: 100-127V (±10%) 50/60Hz (±2Hz) 220-240V (-10%, +6%) 50Hz (±2Hz) Power consumption: 100-127V During printing: During standby: 220-240V During printing: During standby: approximately 166 W (Average) approximately 5.
Appendix B Network Adapter: AXIS 1610 When the network adapter is connected to the parallel port of the LBP810, the printer can connect directly to a network. The network adapter and host have a peer-to-peer connection. The client can also be connected to the network adapter through a print server. The network adapter for the LBP-810 printer can also connect to other Canon Advanced Printing Technology printer models.
Connecting Directly From Clients Centralized control of print jobs is not available because print queues are distributed among all clients. When multiple jobs compete, jobs print in the order of arrival at the network adapter. Jobs may not arrive in the order they were sent. For example, if client 1 enters jobs A and B, and then client 2 enters job C, the print order might be A, C, then B, if job B did not arrive at the network adapter until job A was completed.
Connecting Through A Print Server Using a print server, you can control print jobs (for example, change printing order, cancel jobs, etc.) centrally. The Print Monitor for the network adapter needs to be installed only on the printer server. It is not necessary to install it on each of the clients. You can install the printer from the server unless you are using a Windows 95/98/Me server and a Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP client.
Specifications Model AXIS 1610 Type External type, connects to printer parallel port Network interface Both 10Base-T/100Base-TX Protocols NetBIOS/NetBEUI, TCP/IP Printer interface Bi-directional parallel (ECP) Power supply External AC adapter RAM 2 MB ROM Flash EPROM, 1 MB Flash method Safe flash Compatible MIB Some Canon MIBs, some printer MIBs, some TCP/IP MIBs, some host MIBs Compatible host utilities NetSpot, NetPilot Compatible printers Canon Advanced Printing Technology printers
Glossary A AC Alternating Current. The type of electrical current typically available from household wall outlets. Adapter An optional device that allows you to connect your printer directly to a network. See also Peer-to-peer connection. A message displayed in the Printer Status Window when a problem or condition caused the Canon Advanced Printing Technology to pause printing. You must follow the on-screen instructions before printing resumes.
Brightness The relative proportion of light and dark areas. Decreasing brightness darkens the overall image; increasing brightness lightens it. C Canon Advanced Printing Technology (CAPT) Software that extends the power of the Windows operating system to a printer to speed up and simplify printing. The Canon Advanced Printing Technology provides more printing control and bi-directional communication between the printer and a computer running a Windows application.
Control Panels The set of Windows programs you can use to change system, hardware, software, and Windows settings. D Default setting A setting that is automatically used if no other setting is specified. Desktop The entire Windows screen that represents your work area in Windows. Icons, windows, and the taskbar are displayed on the Windows desktop. Dots per inch. A unit of measurement for indicating a printer’s resolution. The LBP-810 prints at a resolution of 600 dpi.
Folder A container in which documents, program files, and other folders are stored on your disks. Formerly referred to as a directory. Font A complete set of characters of the same size and style, for example, 12-point Courier bold. Form A custom paper size, with width and height defined by the user. G Grayscale image A bitmap image that stores data for each dot as a shade of gray, rather than as black or white.
Italic A font style distinguished by slanted characters (the upright strokes of the characters are at an angle to the vertical axis). J Jam A situation created when paper becomes caught along the paper path. You must remove jammed paper before you can continue printing. K A unit of measurement, representing the binary number 1024, used to describe printer or computer memory size in thousand-byte units. L Landscape The printing of text and graphics along the length of the page.
N NetPilot This utility is used to control network printers. Network A group of computers connected by cables or other means and using software that enables them to share equipment (such as printers) and exchange information. Network Adapter An optional device that allows you to connect your printer directly to a network. See also Peer-to-peer connection. O Orientation The printing of text either along the width (portrait) or length (landscape) of the page.
Parallel interface An interface that transmits multiple bits simultaneously (usually in onebyte segments). Your printer has a built-in, Centronics-type parallel interface. See also Centronics interface. Parallel interface cable A bi-directional cable, usually less than six feet long, that transfers multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously, speeding the transfer. Parallel interface cables are also referred to as Centronics interface cables. Stands for Portable Document Format.
Print queue A list of files that are either waiting to be printed or are currently printing. Once a file has been printed, it is removed from the print queue. Printer driver A program that controls how the computer and printer interact. The printer driver supplies Windows with information such as descriptions of fonts and features of the installed printer. When you print with the Canon Advanced Printing Technology, you are using its printer driver.
R Random Access Memory (RAM) The working memory of the computer in which programs and data are temporarily stored while you use them. Resetting or shutting off the computer clears all information from RAM. Printing very complicated documents might require closing other running programs or adding more RAM to the computer. See also Physical RAM, Virtual memory. The density of dots for any given output device, expressed in terms of dots per inch (dpi).
Server A network computer that is directly attached to the printer. The server controls the printer and handles print jobs sent from the clients. See also Client. Shielded A type of cable that contains a metallic sheath over the conductor material to protect the data passing through the cable from electromagnetic interference. You need to use a double-shielded interface cable with this printer. Sound file A file containing audio information that can be played by a sound driver.
T Title bar The horizontal bar that contains the title of a window or dialog box. On many windows, the title bar contains the Control menu box and Maximize and Minimize buttons. Toner A black, resin-coated powder contained in the EP-22 cartridge. The printer applies the toner to the surface of the photosensitive drum inside the printer via an electrophotographic mechanism. Because only alternate data bits are printed, toner consumption is reduced.
U Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface These are new serial interface standards. This bus automatically recognizes connections (Plug and Play) to allow plugging and unplugging connectors with the power still turned on to the PC or peripheral equipment. V Virtual Memory Space on the hard disk that Windows uses for temporary data storage as if it were actually random access memory (RAM). Windows does this by means of a swap file.
Numerics 600 dpi 2, 151 A A4 paper 8, 16, 109, 129, 147, 151 Abnormal condition icon 108 AC 157 Add Paper 137 Add Printer Wizard Windows 2000 46–52 Windows 95/98/Me 31–35 Windows NT 4.
D Default setting 159 Delete print job 98 Delete print job button 103 Delivery selector 14 Density too dark 130 too light 130 Details tab, Windows 95/98/Me 69 Device time-out 133 Dialog boxes Windows 95/98/Me printer properties 67–79 Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP printer properties 80–94 Dimensions, printer 152 Dots per inch 2 dpi 159 Driver, See Printer driver First print time 152 Fixing assembly 9, 10, 13, 127, 159 Font 160 Form 160 Front cover 116 G General tab Windows 95/98/Me 68 Windows NT 4.
M Maintaining, printer 143–149 Manual feed 24 continuous 25 slot 4, 13, 24 Megabyte 161 Memory, Insufficient 138 Menu bar Status Window 96 using 98–102 Messages 109–111, 137–138 alert 111 with sound 110–111 Minimizing, Status Window 108 More options button 79, 94 Multi-purpose tray 4, 151 loading envelopes 19–23 loading paper 16–18 N NetPilot 155, 162 network adapter 155 Network Adapter 162 Network adapter 153–156 connecting from clients 154 connecting through a print server 155 protocols 155 specification
Plug and Play, Windows 2000 36–38 Plug and Play, Windows 95/98/Me 28–31 Plug and Play, Windows XP 39–41 Port Busy 138 Portrait 163 Ports tab, Windows NT 4.
S Scaling 165 Scheduling tab, Windows NT 4.0/2000/ XP 83 Security tab, Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP 85 Select forms tab, Windows NT 4.0/2000/ XP 86 Selecting custom paper size 73 paper 8–9 paper delivery 14 Server 166 Server settings Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP 63 Service Error 138 Settings, printer sharing 64 Sharing tab Windows 95/98/Me 70 Windows NT 4.
printer problems 131–132 removing Canon Advanced Printing Technology (Uninstallation) 141 USB class driver is not properly installed 136 U Uninstallation 141 USB cable 28, 36, 39 connector 4 interface 4, 168 port 4, 28, 36, 39 Using Status Window 96–111 Trouble Shooter 139–140 USB Port (USB Cable) 28, 36, 39 quality tab 93 scheduling tab 83 security tab 85 select forms tab 86 server settings 63 sharing tab 84 WYSIWYG 168 V Vertical white streaks 129 W Waiting jobs tab 106 Warm-up time 151 Warning icon 1
