User manual CANON LASERSHOT LBP-1120

Laser Beam Printer User's Guide IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully before using your printer. Save this manual for future reference. ENG LBP-1120 Laser Printer User's Guide Manuals for the Printer The manuals for this printer are divided as follows. Please refer to them for detailed information. Guides with this symbol are book manuals. CD-ROM Guides with this symbol are PDF manuals included on the attached CD-ROM. · Installing and Setting Up the Printer · Connecting the Printer to a PC · Installing the Printer Driver · Using the Printer · Printer Settings · Maintenance and Troubleshooting Getting Started Guide User's Guide (This Document) CD-ROM CD-ROM The printer illustration on the cover may differ slightly from your printer. How This Manual Is Organized Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Before You Start Using This Printer Paper Input and Output Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology Maintenance Troubleshooting Appendix Includes the main specifications, glossary, and index. · Some of the data contained herein may not exactly reflect the current model of the particular product with which this manual has been included. If you · No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without prior written consent of Canon Inc. have a need for an exact specification, please contact Canon for the current specification. Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Symbols Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Abbreviations Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Legal Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii FCC (Federal Communications Commission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii EMC Directive (220 - 240 V model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Laser Safety (100 - 127 V/220 - 240 V models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x International Energy Star-Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi Disclaimers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii Legal Limitation on Usage of Your Product and the Use of Images . . . . . . . . . xii Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv Maintenance and Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii Chapter 1 Before You Start Using This Printer Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Parts and Their Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4 Parts of the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Inside the Front Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Turning the Printer ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7 Turning the Printer ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Turning the Printer OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Chapter 2 Paper Input and Output Paper Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 Printable Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Paper You Cannot Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Storing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Handling Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Paper Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8 iv Selecting Paper Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8 Face-Down Delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9 Face-Up Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9 Printing from the Multi-Purpose Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11 Printing Envelopes from the Multi-Purpose Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Preparing Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14 Loading Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16 Printing from the Manual Feed Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Chapter 3 Using the Canon Advanced Printing Technology Installing the CAPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 For Windows 98/Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3 For Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19 For Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29 Using the Printer on Your Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38 Connecting the LBP-1120 as a Network Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-38 Connecting to the LBP-1120 Already on Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-42 Canon LASER SHOT LBP-1120 Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43 Uninstalling the CAPT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45 Printing a Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47 Cancel the Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48 Accessing the Properties Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49 For Windows 98/Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-49 For Windows 2000/XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-49 Using the Printing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51 For Windows 98/Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-51 For Windows 2000/XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-57 Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-65 Scaling a Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-67 Selecting the Custom Paper Size Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-69 Using the Overlay Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-70 Specifying the Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-73 Specifying the Toner Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-74 Using the Automatic Image Refinement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-76 Using Profiles for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-77 Viewing the Printer Settings/Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-80 Checking the Status of a Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-81 Using the Status Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-81 Opening the Status Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-83 Closing the Status Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-83 Status Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-84 Network Printer Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-86 v Chapter 4 Maintenance Replacing the Toner Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 Before Replacing the Toner Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Replacing the Toner Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Handling Toner Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 Storing Toner Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 Cleaning and Handling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14 Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 Handling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting When You Have Trouble Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2 Problems and Solutions Without Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4 Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Printer Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 CAPT Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9 Before Removing Paper Jams Inside the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Paper Jam in the Paper Feed Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Paper Jams Near the Imaging Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15 Paper Jam in the Face-Down Delivery Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17 Paper Jam in the Face-Up Delivery Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 Using the Trouble Shooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19 Features of the Trouble Shooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19 Starting the Trouble Shooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19 Responding to Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22 Chapter 6 Appendix Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14 vi Preface Thank you for purchasing the Canon LBP-1120. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the printer in order to familiarize yourself with its capabilities, and to make the most of its many functions. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference. How To Use This Manual Symbols Used in This Manual The following symbols are used in this manual to explain procedures, restrictions, handling precautions, and instructions that should be observed for safety. WARNING Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury to persons if not performed correctly. In order to use the printer safely, always pay attention to these warnings. Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to persons or damage to property if not performed correctly. In order to use the printer safely, always pay attention to these cautions. Indicates operational requirements and restrictions. Be sure to read these items carefully in order to operate the printer correctly, and to avoid damage to the printer. Indicates a clarification of an operation, or contains additional explanations for a procedure. Reading these notes is highly recommended. CAUTION IMPORTANT NOTE Abbreviations Used in This Manual In this manual, product names and model names are abbreviated as follows: Microsoft® Windows® operating system is referred to as Windows. Canon LASER SHOT LBP-1120 is referred to as the LBP-1120. vii Legal Notices FCC (Federal Communications Commission) I 100 - 127 V model Laser Beam Printer, Model L10577 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the operator's manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit than the one to which the receiver is connected. · Consult your local authorized Canon dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 viii I 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. · Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class A limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. EMC Directive (220 - 240 V model) "This equipment has been tested in a typical system to comply with the technical requirements of EMC Directive." · Use of shielded cable is necessary to comply with the technical requirements of EMC Directive. ix 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. No radiation can leak from the printer in the normal operation of the product by the user. This printer is classified as a Class 1 laser product under IEC60825-1:1993, EN60825-1:1994, and as for the U.S.A., it is classified as Class 1 under the Code of Federal Regulations, 1040.10 of Title 21. DANGER - Invisble laser radiation when open. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. CAUTION - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. ATTENTION - RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU. VORSICHT - UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN. ATTENZIONE - RADIAZIONE LASER INVISIBLE IN CASO DI APERTURA. EVITARE L'ESPOSIZIONE AL FASCIO. PRECAUTION - RADICION LASER INVISIBLE CUANDO SE ABRE. EVITAR EXPONERSE AL RAYO. VARO! - AAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN. VARNING! - OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN. UNDGÅ BESTRÅLING. ADVARSEL! - USYNLIG LASER STRÅLING, NÅR DENNE ER ÅBEN. ADVARSEL - USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING, NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN. RS5-8169 This printer has been classified under IEC60825-1:1993, EN60825-1:1994 and conforms to the following classes: CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 APPAREIL A RAYONNEMENT LASER DE CLASSE 1 APPARECCHIO LASER DI CLASSE 1 PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1 APARELHO A LASER DE CLASSE 1 (220 - 240 V model only) WARNING Performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. x International Energy Star-Program As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon USA, Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® Program for energy efficiency. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles, and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. Trademarks LBP, Canon, LASER SHOT, and the Canon Logo are trademarks of Canon Inc. Microsoft®, Windows® is registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or in other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright Copyright 2002 by Canon Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system without the prior written permission of Canon Inc. xi Disclaimers The information in this document is subject to change without notice. CANON INC. MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEREOF, WARRANTIES AS TO MARKETABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF USE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT. CANON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS MATERIAL. Legal Limitation on Usage of Your Product and the Use of Images Using your product to scan, print or otherwise reproduce certain documents, and the use of such images as scanned, printed or otherwise reproduced by your product, may be prohibited by law and may result in criminal and/or civil liability. A non-exhaustive list of these documents is set forth below. This list is intended to be a guide only. If you are uncertain about the legality of using your product to scan, print or otherwise reproduce any particular document, and/or of the use of the images scanned, printed or otherwise reproduced, you should consult in advance with your legal advisor for guidance. · · · · · · · · Paper Money Money Orders Certificates of Deposit Postage Stamps (canceled or uncanceled) Identifying Badges or Insignias Selective Service or Draft Papers Checks or Drafts Issued by Governmental Agencies Motor Vehicle Licenses and Certificates of Title · · · · · · · · Travelers Checks Food Stamps Passports Immigration Papers Internal Revenue Stamps (canceled or uncanceled) Bonds or Other Certificates of Indebtedness Stock Certificates Copyrighted Works/Works of Art without Permission of Copyright Owner xii Important Safety Instructions Please read these "Important Safety Instructions" thoroughly before operating the printer. As these instructions are intended to prevent injury to the user or other persons or destruction of property, always pay attention to these instructions. Also, since it may result in unexpected accidents or injuries, do not perform any operation unless otherwise specified in the manual. Improper operation or use of this printer could result in personal injury and/or damage requiring extensive repair that may not be covered under your Limited Warranty. Installation WARNING · Do not install the printer near alcohol, paint thinner, or other flammable substances. If flammable substances come into contact with electrical parts inside the printer, it may result in a fire or electrical shock. · Do not place the following items on the printer. If these items come into contact with a high-voltage area inside the printer, it may result in a fire or electrical shock. · If these items are dropped or spilled inside the printer, immediately turn OFF the power switch, and unplug the power plug from the outlet. Then, contact your local authorized Canon dealer. - Necklaces and other metal objects - Cups, vases, flowerpots, and other containers filled with water or liquids CAUTION · Do not install the printer in unstable locations, such as unsteady platforms or inclined floors, or in locations subject to excessive vibrations, as this may cause the printer to fall or tip over, resulting in personal injury. xiii · Never block the ventilation slots and louvers on the printer. These openings are · · · · provided for proper ventilation of working parts inside the printer. Blocking these openings can cause the printer to overheat. Never place the printer on a soft surface, such as a sofa or rug. Do not install the printer in the following locations: - A damp or dusty location. - A location exposed to smoke and steam, such as near stoves and humidifiers. - A location exposed to rain and snow. - A location near water faucets and water. - A location which is exposed to direct sunlight. - A location subject to high temperatures. - A location that is subject to open flames. To avoid damaging the printer or personal injury, carry the printer in the manner shown in the illustration below. Hold it firmly, with one hand on each side. When connecting the interface cable, connect it properly according to the instruction in this manual. If not connected properly, it may result in a malfunction or electrical shock. When moving the printer, follow the instructions in this manual to hold it correctly. Failure to do so may cause you to drop the printer, resulting in personal injury. Power Supply WARNING · Do not damage or modify the power cord. Also, do not place heavy objects on · · · · · the power cord, or pull on or excessively bend it, as this could cause electrical damage and result in a fire or electrical shock. Keep the power cord away from a heat source; failure to do so may cause the cord coating to melt, resulting in a fire or electrical shock. Do not insert or unplug the power plug with wet hands, as this may result in electrical shock. Do not plug the printer into a multi-plug power strip, as this may cause a fire or electrical shock. Do not bundle up or tie the power cord in a knot, as this may result in a fire or electrical shock. Insert the power cord completely into the outlet, as failure to do so may result in a fire or electrical shock. xiv · As a general rule, do not use extension cords. Using an extension cord may result in a fire or electrical shock. If an extension cord must be used, however, use one rated for voltages of AC 230 V and over and untie the cord binding and insert the power plug completely into the extension cord outlet to ensure a firm connection between the power and extension cord. CAUTION · Do not use power supplies with voltages other than those specified herein, as this may result in a fire or electrical shock. · Always grasp the plug when unplugging the power plug. Pulling on the power cord may expose or snap the core wire, or otherwise damage the power cord. If the cord is damaged, this could cause a current to leak, resulting in a fire or electrical shock. · Leave sufficient space around the power plug so that it can be unplugged easily. If objects are placed around the power plug, you will be unable to unplug it in an emergency. Handling WARNING · Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. There are high-temperature · · · · · · and high-voltage components inside the printer which may cause a fire or electrical shock. Electrical equipment can be hazardous if not used properly. To avoid injury, do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product, and do not let them touch any electrical contacts or gears that are exposed. If the printer makes strange noises, or gives off smoke, heat or unusual smells, immediately turn OFF the power switch, and unplug the power plug from the outlet. Then, contact your local authorized Canon dealer. Continued use of the printer in this condition may result in a fire or electrical shock. Do not use highly flammable sprays near the printer. If gas from these sprays comes into contact with the electrical components inside the printer, it may result in a fire or electrical shock. To avoid damage to the power cord and creating a fire hazard, always turn the main power switch to OFF, and unplug the interface cable when moving the printer. Otherwise the power cord and interface cable may be damaged, resulting in a fire or electrical shock. Do not drop paper clips, staples or other metal objects inside the printer. Also, do not spill water, liquids or flammable substances (alcohol, benzene, paint thinner, etc.) inside the printer. If these items come into contact with a high-voltage area inside the printer, it may result in a fire or electrical shock. If these items are dropped or spilled inside the printer, immediately turn the main power switch to OFF and unplug the power plug from the outlet. Then contact your local authorized Canon dealer. When unplugging the USB cable while the power switch is turned ON, do not touch the metal part of the connector. This may lead to electrical shock. xv CAUTION · Do not place heavy objects on the printer, as they may tip over or fall resulting in personal injury. · Turn OFF the main power switch for safety when the printer will not be used for a long period of time, such as overnight. Also, turn OFF the main power switch on the back of the printer and unplug the power plug for safety when the printer will not be used for an extended period of time, such as during consecutive holidays. · The laser beam can be harmful to human bodies. Since radiation emitted inside the product is completely confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam can not escape from the printer during any phase of user operation. Read the following remarks and following instructions for safety. · Never open covers other than those instructed in this manual. · Do not remove the caution label attached to the laser scanner unit inside the printer. · If the laser beam escapes from the printer, exposure may cause serious damage to your eyes. Maintenance and Inspections WARNING · When cleaning the printer, first turn OFF the main power switch, then unplug the power plug. Failure to observe these steps may result in a fire or electrical shock. · Unplug the power plug from the outlet regularly, and clean the area around the base of the plug's metal pins and the power outlet with a dry cloth to ensure all dust and grime is removed. If the printer is plugged in for a long period of time in a damp, dusty, or smoky location, dust can build up around the plug and become damp. This may cause a short circuit and result in a fire. · There are some areas inside the printer which are subject to high voltages. When removing jammed paper or when inspecting the inside of the printer, do not allow necklaces, bracelets, or other metal objects to touch the inside of the printer, as this may result in burns or electrical shock. xvi · Do not throw used toner cartridges into open flames. The remaining toner inside the cartridges will ignite and may cause burns or a fire. CAUTION · Never attempt to service this printer yourself, except as explained in this manual. There are no user serviceable parts inside the printer. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment could result in personal injury and/or damage requiring extensive repair that may not be covered under your Limited Warranty. · The fixing unit and its surroundings inside the printer may become hot during use. When removing jammed paper or when inspecting the inside of the printer, do not touch the fixing unit and its surroundings, as this may result in burns or electrical shock. CAUTION HOT SURFACE AVOID CONTACT ACHTUNG! HEISSER BEREICH PRECAUCION / ATTENZIONE! ALTA TEMPERATURA ATTENTION TEMPERATURE ELEVEE · · When removing jammed paper or replacing the toner cartridge, take care not to allow the toner to come into contact with your hands or clothing, as this will dirty your hands or clothing. If they become dirty, wash them immediately with cold water. Washing with warm water will set the toner, and make it impossible to remove the toner stains. · When removing paper which has become jammed inside the printer, remove the jammed paper gently to prevent the toner on the paper from scattering and entering your eyes or mouth. If toner enters your eyes or mouth, wash them immediately with cold water and immediately consult a physician. · When loading paper or removing jammed paper, take care not to cut your hands on the edges of the paper. · When removing used toner cartridges from the toner cartridge slot, remove the cartridge carefully to prevent the toner from scattering and entering your eyes or mouth. If the toner enters your eyes or mouth, wash them immediately with cold water and immediately consult a physician. Consumables WARNING · Do not throw used toner cartridges into open flames. The remaining toner inside the cartridges will ignite and may cause burns or a fire. xvii · Do not store toner cartridges or copy paper in places exposed to open flames, as this may cause the toner or paper to ignite, resulting in burns or a fire. CAUTION Keep toner and other consumables out of the reach of small children. If these items are ingested, consult a physician immediately. xviii Before You Start Using This Printer CHAPTER This chapter describes the major features, the functions of the printer and how to turn the printer ON and OFF. Features and Benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Parts and Their Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Parts of the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4 Inside the Front Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6 1 Turning the Printer ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Turning the Printer ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7 Turning the Printer OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8 1-1 Features and Benefits 1 Before You Start Using This Printer The LBP-1120 combines the following features to form a versatile printing system: Quick startup The printer is ready to print soon after it is turned on (no start-up time), and has a first print time of less than 17 seconds. This means that you can print documents quickly and efficiently. Impressive output Thanks to CAPT (Canon Advanced Printing Technology), the 600 dpi resolution gives you crisp, clean, laser-sharp output at 10 pages per minute. Lower power consumption The printer comes with an efficient power management system. Power consumption is very low, particularly when idle. Stylish, compact design The printer provides compact, lightweight, easy-to-use functionality in a smooth, stylish design. The small footprint gives you more work space to help you meet your needs. CAPT Printing Software The CAPT is easy to install, and with it you can set custom paper sizes, overlay bitmaps on documents (for example, you can print your logo on each page), tile up to nine pages on one sheet of paper, and switch easily between complicated setups using user-defined profiles. The Status Window gives you written and spoken feedback about your print jobs, even over a network. Quiet operation Its quiet operation makes this printer an ideal output device, even in an open-office environment. 1-2 Features and Benefits Flexible paper handling Both the multi-purpose tray and the manual feed slot accept plain paper of various sizes--Letter, Legal, A4, B5, or Executive--as well as transparencies, labels, envelopes, postcards and other special paper. The multi-purpose tray handles up to 125 sheets of 64 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). 1 Before You Start Using This Printer Network Connection You can connect to the LBP-1120 over a network, going through a server. Features and Benefits 1-3 Parts and Their Functions 1 Before You Start Using This Printer The following section describes the parts of the printer, and their various functions, so that you can make full use of all the features of your printer. Parts of the Printer Front View 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 a Multi-Purpose Tray Holds a variety of print media such as plain paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies and non-standard size paper. The capacity of the tray is approximately 125 sheets of plain paper (64 g/m2). (See "Printing from the Multi-Purpose Tray," on p. 2-11.) 1 2 3 e Face-Up Delivery Slot Printouts come out from the slot face up. (See "Face-Up Delivery," on p. 2-9.) f Front Cover Open to install the toner cartridge, clear paper jams, and for printer maintenance. b Paper Guides Adjust to the size of the paper loaded in the multi-purpose tray. The guides can easily be adjusted by hand. g Power Lamp Lights blue when the printer is turned on. h Face-Down Delivery Slot Printouts come out from the slot face down. (See "Face-Down Delivery," on p. 2-9.) c Manual Feed Slot Use when you load print media manually, one sheet at a time. (See "Printing from the Manual Feed Slot," on p. 2-19.) i Face-Down Output Paper Support Supports the printouts from the face-down delivery slots to prevent them from drooping and being bent. d Paper Delivery Selector Use to choose face-up or face-down delivery. (See "Selecting Paper Delivery," on p. 2-8.) j Input Paper Support Supports the stack of paper loaded into the multi-purpose tray so that paper can be fed into the slot correctly. 1-4 Parts and Their Functions Rear View 4 5 1 2 1 Before You Start Using This Printer 3 a Ventilation Slots Slots ventilating the air blown by the fan cooling the printer's interior. Avoid blocking these slots when you install the printer. c USB Port Interface Connector Connects to a USB interface cable. Use this port when connecting the printer to a computer with the printer cable. b Rating Label The serial number is indicated to identify the printer. Refer to this number when calling a service technician. This label also shows the current and average power consumption. d Power Switch Press to turn the printer ON/OFF. (See "Turning the Printer ON/OFF," on p. 1-7.) e Power Socket Connects to an AC outlet. Parts and Their Functions 1-5 Inside the Front Cover 1 Before You Start Using This Printer 1 2 a Transfer Roller This delicate roller should be kept free of fingerprints and oil to prevent print quality deterioration. b Fixing Unit Fixes the toner onto print media. 1-6 Parts and Their Functions Turning the Printer ON/OFF This section describes how to turn the printer ON and OFF. 1 Before You Start Using This Printer 1-7 Turning the Printer ON Follow the procedure to turn the printer ON. 1 Turn the power switch to ON ("I" side). The power switch is located on the back side of the printer. NOTE If the power does not turn on even when the printer is plugged into an AC outlet, check the following items: - Close the front cover if open. - Make sure that the EP-22 cartridge is installed. - If the EP-22 cartridge is already installed, remove and reinstall it. - To reset the printer, turn off the power using the power switch, and unplug the power cord. Wait two seconds or more, then connect the printer to the AC outlet again. Turning the Printer ON/OFF Turning the Printer OFF Follow the procedure to turn the printer OFF. IMPORTANT · If the printer is connected to a network, make sure that the printer is not printing data from another personal computer before turning OFF the power. · Do not turn OFF the power to the printer while it is printing. · Turn the printer ON about 10 seconds after it was turned OFF. 1 Before You Start Using This Printer 1 Turn the power switch to OFF (" " side). The power switch is located on the back side of the printer. 1-8 Turning the Printer ON/OFF Paper Input and Output CHAPTER This chapter explains the types of paper available for this printer, and how to load and print out paper. Paper Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Printable Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 Paper You Cannot Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6 Storing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7 Handling Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7 2 Paper Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Selecting Paper Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8 Face-Down Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9 Face-Up Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9 Printing from the Multi-Purpose Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11 Printing Envelopes from the Multi-Purpose Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Preparing Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14 Loading Envelopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16 Printing from the Manual Feed Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 2-1 Paper Requirements This section describes the size and type of paper you can use with this printer. 2 Paper Input and Output Printable Paper You can use the following types of paper with this printer. To ensure optimum performance, only use paper that falls within the specifications listed below. General Specifications Type of Paper Paper Size Weight Paper Source Capacity Multi-Purpose Tray 76.2 × 127 - 216 × 356 mm A4: 210 × 297 mm 64 g/m2 B5: 182 × 257 mm Legal: 216 × 356 mm 91 - 135 Letter: 216 × 279 mm g/m2 Executive: 184 × 267 mm Letter, A4 Letter, A4 100 × 148 mm 98 × 162 mm - 176 × 250 mm (COM 10, Monarch, DL, C5) Index card: 76.2 × 127 mm* -- -- -- Max. height: 12.5 mm (About 125 sheets of 64 g/m2 paper) Max. height: 12.5 mm Max. height: 12.5 mm Max. height: 12.5 mm Max. height: 12.5 mm Manual Feed Slot 1 sheet Plain paper Heavy paper Transparencies Label sheets Postcards 1 sheet 1 sheet 1 sheet 1 sheet Envelopes -- Max. height: 12.5 mm 1 sheet Others -- Max. height: 12.5 mm 1 sheet * Only use index cards that are 0.18 mm to 0.28 mm thick. IMPORTANT Printing speed may vary depending on: paper size, paper type, or number of pages to be printed. This is due to protective functions working in order to prevent troubles such as breakdown caused by heating. 2-2 Paper Requirements Paper Capacity of Paper Sources Paper Source Type of Paper Plain Paper 64 g/m2 Heavy Paper 91 - 135 g/m Transparencies Label sheets Postcards Envelopes 2 Multi-Purpose Tray About 125 sheets About 85 sheets About 100 sheets About 80 sheets About 45 sheets About 7 sheets Manual Feed Slot 1 sheet 1 sheet 1 sheet 1 sheet 1 sheet 1 sheet 2 Paper Input and Output 2-3 Paper Capacity of the Paper Delivery Tray Type of Paper Plain Paper 64 g/m 2 Paper Delivery Tray Face-Down Delivery Tray About 50 sheets IMPORTANT The printer is not equipped with a face-up delivery tray. Remove each sheet from the face-up delivery slot manually after it has been printed. Abbreviations of Paper Sizes The size indicators for the paper guides on the multi-purpose tray uses the following abbreviations: Paper Size Indicators for the Paper Guides A4 LGL LTR Paper Size A4 Legal Letter Paper Requirements Plain Paper Follow these guidelines when selecting paper: IMPORTANT · Paper that is too thick or too thin, or that has irregular shapes, cutouts, or perforations should not be used. · Never use paper that is wet, highly textured, rough, torn, wrinkled, or damaged. · Extremely smooth paper or paper with special coatings does not print well. · The laser printing process uses high temperatures to fuse toner to the paper. Use paper that will not melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or emit dangerous fumes at about 190°C (374°F). · Do not use thermal or carbon paper, or paper with glue, staples, clips, or ribbons. 2 Paper Input and Output For colored paper, use colors that are not damaged by the heat of the printer's fixing unit (about 190°C or 374°F). Transparencies The acceptable sizes are Letter or A4. The transparencies must be able to withstand the heat generated by the fixing unit (about 190°C or 374°F) without damage. Heavy (Thick) Paper This printer can handle thick paper of 91 - 135 g/m2. Thick paper can be loaded into both the multi-purpose tray and the manual feed slot. IMPORTANT The size of thick paper (91 - 135 g/m2) that can be loaded in the tray is 76.2 - 216 mm wide and 127 - 356 mm long. You can load up to about 85 sheets of the paper (105 g/m2) into the multi-purpose tray. 2-4 Paper Requirements Label Sheets Label sheets are paper with pressure-sensitive adhesive. Acceptable sizes are Letter and A4. Follow these guidelines when choosing a label sheet: IMPORTANT · 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 unit (about190°C or 374°F). The backing must not be made of easily removable coated paper. · Do not use labels with exposed adhesive, which may stick to the cartridge or the fixing roller, causing the labels to peel off and serious paper jams to occur. 2 Paper Input and Output Envelopes Follow these guidelines when printing on envelopes: IMPORTANT · Envelopes must not have any fasteners, snaps, or windows, or be made of artificial materials. · Do not use envelopes that discolor or melt at about 190°C (374°F), envelopes which might emit dangerous fumes when heated, or envelopes that seal with pressure-sensitive adhesives. · Do not use envelopes which are damaged, curled or wrinkled, or that have an irregular shape. · Do not use oversized envelopes, or envelopes with folds. · Poorly manufactured envelopes are not recommended. Postcards Follow these guidelines when printing on postcards: IMPORTANT · 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. Paper Requirements 2-5 Paper You Cannot Use To avoid problems such as paper jams and printer malfunctions, the following types of paper should never be used. IMPORTANT · The following paper tends to cause paper jams. Paper that is: - too thick or too thin. - irregular shaped. - wet or holding moisture. - torn or damaged. - rough, extremely smooth, or glossy. - wrinkled. - folded at corners. - curled or creased. - Paper that has holes for binding or perforations. - Paper that has special coating on its surface (coated paper for ink jet printers, etc.). - Adhesive labels with the base easily peeled. - Paper that has been used once by the printer, copy machine or other laser printers. (The back side of this paper is also unusable. However, note that you can use the manual feed slot to perform manual duplex printing on the reverse side of a sheet of paper that has already been printed on using this printer. You cannot print on the same side of a sheet of paper that has already been printed on.) · Paper that changes its quality at high temperature. · Paper that uses ink that melts, burns, evaporates or emits harmful gases with the temperature (about 190°C or 374°F) of the fixing unit. - Heat-sensitive paper. - Paper used for color printing with a processed surface. - Paper with adhesive on its surface. · Paper that causes failure or damage to the printer. - Carbon paper. - Paper with staples, clips, ribbons or tapes. · Paper that is difficult for the toner to adhere to. - Paper with rough surfaces. - Paper containing thick fibers. 2 Paper Input and Output 2-6 Paper Requirements Storing Paper Handling and storing paper properly ensures high print quality, and prevents potential paper jams. Using paper that is crumpled or exposed to moisture or direct sunlight during improper storage or handling can contribute to poor print quality and paper jams. Follow these guidelines when you store and handle paper: IMPORTANT · Choose an appropriate location for storage. For best performance, keep the ambient storage and work area temperature to 20°C (±3%) or 68°F (±5%). Keep the relative humidity at 45% (±5%). · Guard against moisture. Paper quality degrades in a moist environment. Store all unused paper in its wrapper. Never store paper on the floor where water and moisture can collect. In areas of high humidity, you may need to store paper in a specially designed storage box. · Avoid direct sunlight. Exposure to direct sunlight can dramatically degrade paper quality. Store paper away from sunlight, and keep unused paper in its wrapper. · Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity. If paper is moved between locations that differ widely in temperature or humidity, it may curl. If this situation cannot be avoided, store the paper in the work area by the printer for at least one day to give the paper time to adjust to the new conditions. · Avoid physical damage to stored paper. Store paper on a flat surface to avoid creasing or curling. Never store paper on its end or lean it against something. 2 Paper Input and Output Handling Paper IMPORTANT · Check the paper and make sure that it is not torn, folded or otherwise damaged. · Leave unused paper in its wrapper. · Never mix different types of paper when you load the multi-purpose tray. · Always wait until the tray is empty before loading fresh paper. This helps to avoid paper jams. · If paper in the delivery slot is excessively curled, turn over the paper stack in the tray. Paper Requirements 2-7 Paper Delivery This printer delivers the printed pages in two delivery methods, face-up delivery and face-down delivery. This section describes how to select the paper delivery methods. 2 Paper Input and Output I Paper Type and Paper Delivery Refer to the list below to select the proper paper delivery method depending on the type of paper. Type of Paper Plain Paper Transparencies Labels Postcards Envelopes Index cards Paper Delivery Face-up Face-down Face-up Face-up Face-up Face-up Face-up Paper Stack Capacity 1 sheet (64 g/m2) About 50 sheets (64 g/ m2) 1 sheet 1 sheet 1 sheet 1 sheet 1 sheet Selecting Paper Delivery Use the paper delivery selector to select face-up or face-down delivery. Face-down Face-up Paper Delivery Selector IMPORTANT Do not switch the paper delivery selector until the printout has completely come out of the delivery slots. Switching the paper delivery selector while printing may cause a paper jam. 2-8 Paper Delivery 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 50 sheets of plain paper 64 g/m2). 1 Move the paper delivery selector up to the face-down mark. 2 Paper Input and Output IMPORTANT · Do not replace paper in the face-down delivery slot once it is removed from the slot. This could result in damage to the flaps inside the slot. · Never insert paper or other objects into the face-down delivery slot. 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. Paper Delivery 2-9 1 Push the paper delivery selector down to the face-up mark. 2 Paper Input and Output Remove each sheet manually from the face-up delivery slot after it has been printed. IMPORTANT · Do not pull out the printout while it is still emerging from the face-up delivery slot. · Make sure that there is enough room at the front of the printer for paper to exit. NOTE The printer is not equipped with a face-up delivery tray. The delivered paper must be removed manually. 2-10 Paper Delivery Printing from the Multi-Purpose Tray The multi-purpose tray can hold up to approximately 125 sheets of 64 g/m2 paper for high volume printing. Acceptable paper sizes are Letter, Legal, A4, Executive, and B5. It also accepts transparencies, envelopes, postcards, or special paper with a maximum height of 12.5 mm. Before loading paper into the multi-purpose tray, first select the paper delivery. (See "Paper Delivery," on p. 2-8.) NOTE The maximum number of sheets of paper that can be loaded into the multi-purpose tray may vary depending on the type of paper. (See "Printable Paper," on p. 2-2.) IMPORTANT Make sure that the input paper support is inserted into its slot in the printer. Input Paper Support Face-Down Output Paper Support 2 Paper Input and Output Loading Paper Loading Paper (Other Than Envelopes) To load plain paper, thick paper, labels, or transparencies in the multi-purpose tray, follow the procedure described below. IMPORTANT Data cannot be printed inside a 5 mm wide border around the paper. Printing from the Multi-Purpose Tray 2-11 1 Fan a stack of paper, then tap the stack of paper on a flat surface to properly align the edges. 2 Paper Input and Output IMPORTANT · When fanning or aligning transparencies, always hold the edges, to avoid touching the print side. · Be sure to load a stack of transparencies after thoroughly fanning them. Not fanning them properly may cause the transparencies to overlap, causing paper jams. · Take care not to mark/stain the print side of the transparencies with fingerprints, dust, or oil. This may cause poor print quality. · If the leading edge of the paper is bent or curled, straighten out the paper before loading it into the tray. 2 Load the stack of paper into the multi-purpose tray as illustration below. IMPORTANT · Do not force the paper into the printer. · Do not load more than 125 sheets of 64 g/m2, or a stack of any paper higher than 12.5 mm. 2-12 Printing from the Multi-Purpose Tray 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 multi-purpose tray. 2 Paper Input and Output IMPORTANT · Be sure to match the paper guides to the paper width. Misfeeds or paper jams may occur if the paper guides are too loose or too tight. · When reloading, be sure to remove any paper remaining in the multi-purpose tray. Stack it together with the new sheets before loading. Loading paper in the multi-purpose tray is complete. Printing from the Multi-Purpose Tray 2-13 Printing Envelopes from the Multi-Purpose Tray Preparing Envelopes 2 Paper Input and Output Before you load envelopes in the multi-purpose tray, the following precautions should be observed. 1 Fan the stack of envelopes to make sure none of the envelopes stick together. 2 Place the envelopes on a clean, flat surface © press down on all of the corners to flatten the envelopes. 2-14 Printing Envelopes from the Multi-Purpose Tray 3 Flex the stack on all four sides to remove any stiffness. Check all corners. If the corners are curled, straighten them. 2 IMPORTANT Be sure to flatten out the leading edges of the envelopes if they are curled down. This may cause a paper jam to occur. 4 Correct any curled corners © align the edges of the stack of envelopes by tapping them on a flat surface. Printing Envelopes from the Multi-Purpose Tray 2-15 Paper Input and Output Loading Envelopes The multi-purpose tray can hold Monarch, COM 10, C5, and DL envelopes. To load envelopes into the multi-purpose tray, follow the procedure below. 1 2 Paper Input and Output 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. 2 Adjust the paper guides to the width of the stack of envelopes. NOTE Most applications allow you to choose which way envelopes feed into the printer. Make sure your printer settings before you print. 2-16 Printing Envelopes from the Multi-Purpose Tray When using C5-size envelopes, remove any stiffness by lightly flexing both edges of the envelope. 2 Insert the envelopes one at a time into the multi-purpose tray, in the direction shown in the illustration. 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. Printing Envelopes from the Multi-Purpose Tray 2-17 Paper Input and Output 2 Paper Input and Output NOTE After you have loaded the envelopes into the multi-purpose tray, please check the following items to avoid paper jams or misfeeds before printing. - Is the stack of envelopes bending? The stack may bend if the paper guides are too tight. - Are the envelopes evenly stacked? If the paper guides are loose, the envelopes may not stack evenly or feed properly. - Is the stack straight? Do not place the stack of envelopes at an angle. - Are the flaps of each of the envelopes separate? If the flaps of the envelopes overlap, paper jams or misfeeds will occur. The illustrations below show the acceptable and unacceptable arrangement of the flaps for the envelopes in the stack. Acceptable The flap of each envelope should be separate, not overlapping the edges of any of the other envelopes in the stack. Unacceptable If the flap of any of the envelopes overlap the edges of any of the other envelopes in the stack, like those in the example below, paper jams or misfeeds will occur. flaps overlapping Examples of unacceptable overlapping flaps top flap and other flaps overlapping the envelopes underneath or top flap overlaps the envelopes underneath 2-18