Canon 2900I User Manual

ENGIMPORTANT:Read this manual carefully before using your printer.Save this manual for future reference.User's GuideUser's Guide

vii Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon LBP2900/2900i. In order to fully understand the features of this product and thus be able to use

Installing the CAPT Software3-5Setting Up the Printing Environment32Open the USB cover.3Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB co

Installing the CAPT Software3-6Setting Up the Printing Environment34Connect the A-type (flat) end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.5Tur

Installing the CAPT Software3-7Setting Up the Printing Environment37Click [Install].A dialog box is displayed to confirm the language.8Confirm the langu

Installing the CAPT Software3-8Setting Up the Printing Environment310Confirm the contents of the agreement and select [I accept the terms in the licens

Installing the CAPT Software3-9Setting Up the Printing Environment313After the window shown below is displayed, then turn the printer on.Press the &qu

Installing the CAPT Software3-10Setting Up the Printing Environment314A window is displayed to inform you that the installation is complete. Select [R

Installing the CAPT Software3-11Setting Up the Printing Environment33Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear

Installing the CAPT Software3-12Setting Up the Printing Environment35Press the " " side of the power switch to turn the printer on.6Turn the

Installing the CAPT Software3-13Setting Up the Printing Environment3● For Windows 98If the following dialog box appears, click [Next], then proceed to

Installing the CAPT Software3-14Setting Up the Printing Environment38Insert the supplied "LBP2900/2900i User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-RO

viii Screen Sheets The screen shots shown in this manual may differ slightly from the screens on your computer depending on your operating system.The

Installing the CAPT Software3-15Setting Up the Printing Environment311Make sure that the correct path is displayed in the [Specify a location] field, a

Installing the CAPT Software3-16Setting Up the Printing Environment3The [Add New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears.For Windows 98, click [Next].14Se

Installing the CAPT Software3-17Setting Up the Printing Environment316Select [Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended).], remove the

Installing the CAPT Software3-18Setting Up the Printing Environment318Make sure that the correct path is displayed in the [Specify a location] field, a

Installing the CAPT Software3-19Setting Up the Printing Environment321Click [Finish].Windows will begin copying files.22Once the installation complete

Installing the CAPT Software3-20Setting Up the Printing Environment32Open the USB cover.3Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB c

Installing the CAPT Software3-21Setting Up the Printing Environment34Connect the A-type (flat) end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.5Tu

Installing the CAPT Software3-22Setting Up the Printing Environment38Click [Install].A dialog box is displayed to confirm the language.9Confirm the lang

Installing the CAPT Software3-23Setting Up the Printing Environment311Confirm the contents of the agreement and select [I accept the terms in the licen

Installing the CAPT Software3-24Setting Up the Printing Environment314When the following window is displayed, turn the printer on.Press the " &qu

ixLegal NoticesModel NameThe following names may be provided for the safety regulations in each sales region of this Laser Beam Printer.220 - 240 V mo

Installing the CAPT Software3-25Setting Up the Printing Environment315A window is displayed to inform you that the installation is complete. Select [R

Installing the CAPT Software3-26Setting Up the Printing Environment33Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear

Installing the CAPT Software3-27Setting Up the Printing Environment35Press the " " side of the power switch to turn the printer on.6Turn the

Installing the CAPT Software3-28Setting Up the Printing Environment39Select [Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)], then click [Ne

Installing the CAPT Software3-29Setting Up the Printing Environment311Insert the supplied "LBP2900/2900i User Software" CD-ROM into the CD-R

Installing the CAPT Software3-30Setting Up the Printing Environment314Click [Next].Windows will begin copying files.When it has finished, the [Completin

Installing the CAPT Software3-31Setting Up the Printing Environment3For Windows XP/Server 2003The screen shots used in this section are from Windows X

Installing the CAPT Software3-32Setting Up the Printing Environment33Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear

Installing the CAPT Software3-33Setting Up the Printing Environment35Turn the computer on and start up Windows XP/Server 2003.IMPORTANTIf the Plug and

Installing the CAPT Software3-34Setting Up the Printing Environment39Confirm the language and click [Yes].After the preparation for installation is com

xLaser Safety (220 - 240 V model)Laser radiation could be hazardous to the human body. For this reason, laser radiation emitted inside this printer is

Installing the CAPT Software3-35Setting Up the Printing Environment312Place a checkmark next to [Install Printer Driver through a USB Connection], the

Installing the CAPT Software3-36Setting Up the Printing Environment314When the following window is displayed, turn the printer on.Press the " &qu

Installing the CAPT Software3-37Setting Up the Printing Environment315A window is displayed to inform you that the installation is complete. Select [R

Installing the CAPT Software3-38Setting Up the Printing Environment33Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear

Installing the CAPT Software3-39Setting Up the Printing Environment35Press the " " side of the power switch to turn the printer on.6Turn the

Installing the CAPT Software3-40Setting Up the Printing Environment39Select [Search for the best driver in these locations.], remove the checkmark fro

Installing the CAPT Software3-41Setting Up the Printing Environment311Make sure that the correct path is displayed in the [Include this location in th

After Completing Installation3-42Setting Up the Printing Environment3After Completing InstallationWhen the installation of the CAPT software is comple

After Completing Installation3-43Setting Up the Printing Environment3 For Windows XP/Server 2003• The icon for the printer is displayed in the [Print

Printing a Test Page3-44Setting Up the Printing Environment3Printing a Test PageBefore using the printer for the first time, be sure to print a test pa

xiInternational Energy Star-ProgramWEEE DirectiveAs an ENERGY STAR Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR Program

Printing a Test Page3-45Setting Up the Printing Environment32Select the icon for the printer, then select [Properties] from the [File] menu.The [Prope

Printing a Test Page3-46Setting Up the Printing Environment34If the test page prints correctly, click [OK] or [Yes].NOTEIf test page does not print co

Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-47Setting Up the Printing Environment3Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer

Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-48Setting Up the Printing Environment3If you want to use a print server, perform the followin

Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-49Setting Up the Printing Environment32Display the [Configuration] sheet, then click [Add].The

Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-50Setting Up the Printing Environment35Click [File and Print Sharing].6Make sure that [I want

Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-51Setting Up the Printing Environment38Click [OK], then restart Windows. Printer Sharing Set

Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-52Setting Up the Printing Environment33Select [Shared As]. Change the [Share Name] and enter

Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-53Setting Up the Printing Environment3For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003The screen shots shown i

Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-54Setting Up the Printing Environment33Check that [File and Printers Sharing for Microsoft Ne

xiiTrademarksCanon, the Canon Logo, and LBP are trademarks of Canon Inc.Adobe® Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.Microsoft and Wind

Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-55Setting Up the Printing Environment32Right-click the icon for your printer, then select [Sh

Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-56Setting Up the Printing Environment3NOTE•You can also specify the sharing settings during t

Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-57Setting Up the Printing Environment35Place a checkmark next to [Windows 95, 98 and Me], the

Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-58Setting Up the Printing Environment38Click [Close].The printer icon changes to the shared p

Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-59Setting Up the Printing Environment3- If you clicked [No], however, Windows Firewall was co

Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-60Setting Up the Printing Environment3IMPORTANT•If you are using Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003,

Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-61Setting Up the Printing Environment3IMPORTANTIf the CD-ROM Setup does not start automatical

Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-62Setting Up the Printing Environment34Click [Next].The [License Agreement] dialog box is dis

Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-63Setting Up the Printing Environment36If there is a checkmark next to [Install Printer Drive

Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-64Setting Up the Printing Environment38Select the icon for the printer that is shared on the

xiiiLegal Limitations on the Usage of Your Product and the Use of ImagesUsing your product to scan, print or otherwise reproduce certain documents, an

Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-65Setting Up the Printing Environment3If you are using an operating system equipped with Wind

Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-66Setting Up the Printing Environment3Installing using the [Add Printer Wizard]1Open the [Pri

Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-67Setting Up the Printing Environment34Select [A network printer, or a printer attached to an

Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-68Setting Up the Printing Environment36Select the directory of the print server, then click [

Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-69Setting Up the Printing Environment38Click [Finish].IMPORTANTIf you are using an operating

Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-70Setting Up the Printing Environment3Installing using [Windows Explorer]1From the [Start] me

Printing from a Network Computer using a Shared Printer3-71Setting Up the Printing Environment33Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.IMPO

Uninstalling the CAPT software3-72Setting Up the Printing Environment3Uninstalling the CAPT softwareThe process of removing software to restore the co

Uninstalling the CAPT software3-73Setting Up the Printing Environment33Select the name of your printer, and then click [Delete].A confirmation message

Uninstalling the CAPT software3-74Setting Up the Printing Environment3NOTEIf you are unable to uninstall the CAPT software, refer to "If Uninstal

xiv Important Safety InstructionsBefore using this product, make sure you read this section (Important Safety Instructions) thoroughly, and that you

CHAPTER4-14Printing a DocumentThis chapter describes the printing procedures and the functions of this printer.Printing from an Application . . . . .

Printing from an Application4-2Printing a Document4Printing from an ApplicationAfter installing the CAPT software, you can now print jobs on the print

Printing from an Application4-3Printing a Document43Specify the paper size of the document and the printing orientation, then click [OK].4Select [Prin

Printing from an Application4-4Printing a Document45Select this printer from the [Name] or [Printer Name] list and select your printing preferences.NO

Printing from an Application4-5Printing a Document4NOTEThe procedure for displaying the [Document Properties] dialog box may differ depending on the a

Printing from an Application4-6Printing a Document4NOTE•If the document does not print properly, refer to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting".•Refer

Specifying Printing Preferences4-7Printing a Document4Specifying Printing PreferencesThe CAPT software allows you to configure various printing prefere

Specifying Printing Preferences4-8Printing a Document4NOTEThe print command is different depending on the application you are using. Refer to the user

Specifying Printing Preferences4-9Printing a Document4Opening the [Printer Properties] Dialog Box from the [Printers] Folder1From the [Start] menu, se

Specifying Printing Preferences4-10Printing a Document4The [Printer Properties] dialog box is displayed.NOTEThe [Printer Properties] dialog box can al

xvCAUTION• Do not install the printer on an unsteady platform, an uneven surface, or any other unstable location, or any location subject to vibration

Specifying Printing Preferences4-11Printing a Document4Opening the [Document Properties] Dialog Box from an ApplicationThis section describes the proc

Specifying Printing Preferences4-12Printing a Document42Confirm the printer name, then click [Properties].The [Document Properties] dialog box is displ

Specifying Printing Preferences4-13Printing a Document4Opening the [Document Properties] Dialog Box from the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] Folder

Specifying Printing Preferences4-14Printing a Document42Select the icon for your printer, then select [Printing Preferences] from the [File] menu.The

Specifying Printing Preferences4-15Printing a Document4Opening the [Printer Properties] Dialog Box from the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] Folder1

Specifying Printing Preferences4-16Printing a Document42Select the icon for your printer, then select [Properties] from the [File] menu.The [Printer P

Canceling, Pausing and Resuming Printing4-17Printing a Document4Canceling, Pausing and Resuming PrintingYou can use the Printer Status Window to cance

Canceling, Pausing and Resuming Printing4-18Printing a Document43Click the button corresponding to the operation you would like to perform from among

Using the Printing Functions4-19Printing a Document4Using the Printing FunctionsTab Sheets in the Printer DriverThe [Printer Properties] and [Document

Using the Printing Functions4-20Printing a Document4• [Printer Properties] Dialog Box- [General] Sheet- [Sharing] Sheet-[Ports] Sheet- [Advanced] Shee

xvi• Do not use any electrical cables other than the supplied cord. Doing so may cause fire or electrical shock.• In principle, you should not connect

Using the Printing Functions4-21Printing a Document4 [Page Size]Open the [Page Size] drop-down list, then select the desired page size by clicking it

Using the Printing Functions4-22Printing a Document4 [Page Layout] (See p. 4-34)• N Pages per SheetMultiple pages can be printed on one sheet of pape

Using the Printing Functions4-23Printing a Document4[Finishing] SheetThe [Finishing] sheet allows you to specify the following printing preferences.

Using the Printing Functions4-24Printing a Document4This dialog box allows you to specify detailed finishing settings.[Paper Source] SheetYou can speci

Using the Printing Functions4-25Printing a Document4[Quality] SheetThe [Quality] sheet allows you to specify the following printing preferences. [Obj

Using the Printing Functions4-26Printing a Document4IMPORTANTUsing the toner save mode may decrease print density making printed text look patchy. [M

Using the Printing Functions4-27Printing a Document4[General] SheetThis sheet displays the printer name and allows you to print a test page.[Details]

Using the Printing Functions4-28Printing a Document4[Sharing] SheetThis sheet allows you to specify whether or not to share the printer.NOTE•For Windo

Using the Printing Functions4-29Printing a Document4[Advanced] Sheet (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 only)This sheet allows you to specify detailed setti

Using the Printing Functions4-30Printing a Document4[Security] Sheet (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 only)This sheet allows you to confirm the access perm

LBP2900/2900iLaser PrinterUser's Guide

xvii• When you are moving the printer, always turn the printer and computer off, unplug the power plug, and remove the interface cable. If you move th

Using the Printing Functions4-31Printing a Document4 [Spooling at Host] (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 only)You can specify whether spooling is perform

Using the Printing Functions4-32Printing a Document4This dialog box allows you to enter the [Name], [Icon], [Comment], and printing preferences for a

Using the Printing Functions4-33Printing a Document4 [Allow Profile Selection]Allows you to select a Profile from within the [Document Properties] dial

Using the Printing Functions4-34Printing a Document4Printing Multiple Pages on One SheetMultiple pages can be printed on one sheet of paper.1For Windo

Using the Printing Functions4-35Printing a Document42Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then set the [Page Layout] setting to the number of pages to prin

Using the Printing Functions4-36Printing a Document4NOTEThe options in the [Page Order] drop-down list differ depending on the paper orientation and t

Using the Printing Functions4-37Printing a Document42Specify the paper size in [Output Size].3Confirm the settings, then click [OK].The scale factor wi

Using the Printing Functions4-38Printing a Document4Poster PrintingYou can magnify a single page image and print it out over several sheets of paper.

Using the Printing Functions4-39Printing a Document42Display the [Page Setup] sheet and select [Poster (N x N)] (N = 2, 3, 4) from [Page Layout].A lay

Using the Printing Functions4-40Printing a Document41Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then click [Custom Paper Size].The [Custom Paper Size Settings] d

xviiiMaintenance and InspectionsWARNING• Turn the printer and computer off, disconnect the USB cable and remove the power plug from the wall when you

Using the Printing Functions4-41Printing a Document43Click [Register].NOTEIn Windows 98/Me, up to 30 custom paper sizes can be added. In Windows 2000/

Using the Printing Functions4-42Printing a Document42Configure the following settings as needed:3Click [Advanced Settings] in the [Finishing Details] d

Using the Printing Functions4-43Printing a Document44Configure the following settings as needed:5Confirm the settings, then click [OK].The [Finishing De

Using the Printing Functions4-44Printing a Document4Specifying the Print QualityYou can perform optimum printing by simply selecting the appropriate c

Using the Printing Functions4-45Printing a Document4The [Detailed Settings] dialog box is displayed.2Configure the following settings as needed:3Confirm

Using the Printing Functions4-46Printing a Document4Grayscale SettingsYou can customize the grayscale settings.1Display the [Quality] sheet, place a c

Using the Printing Functions4-47Printing a Document42Configure the following settings as needed:3Confirm the settings, then click [OK].The [Quality] she

Using the Printing Functions4-48Printing a Document4Adding a Profile1Configure the printer settings that you want to register using each of the [Page Se

Using the Printing Functions4-49Printing a Document4● Confirming the Printer Settings❑ Click [View Settings].❑ Click [OK] to return to the [Add Profile]

Using the Printing Functions4-50Printing a Document4Editing/Deleting a ProfileYou can change or save Profile information or delete it from the [Profile L

xix• When you are clearing jammed paper from inside the printer, remove the paper gently so that toner that is on the jammed paper does not spray out

Using the Printing Functions4-51Printing a Document4● Editing a Profile❑ You can change the [Name], [Icon], and [Comment] settings.❑ You can change th

Using the Printing Functions4-52Printing a Document4Editing Print JobsPageComposer allows you to combine 2 or more print jobs into a single job for pr

Using the Printing Functions4-53Printing a Document43Specify the printing preferences in each sheet, then click [OK].The [Print] dialog box reappears.

Using the Printing Functions4-54Printing a Document4Viewing Printer Settings/Restoring the Default SettingsYou can view a summary of the printing pref

Using the Printing Functions4-55Printing a Document4You can click on the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], [Quality], or [Configuration]/[Devi

Printer Status Window4-56Printing a Document4Printer Status WindowThe Printer Status Window shows status information about the LBP2900/2900i (such as

Printer Status Window4-57Printing a Document4Using the Printer Status WindowThe functionality of the Printer Status Window is the same on both Windows

Printer Status Window4-58Printing a Document4 Other FunctionsIcon Displays an icon representing the current printer status.Message Area Displays the

Printer Status Window4-59Printing a Document4Displaying the Printer Status WindowThe Printer Status Window can be opened in the following two ways.• C

Printer Status Window4-60Printing a Document4The Printer Status Window is automatically displayed during printing and if an error occurs. If [Display

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Printer Status Window4-61Printing a Document41Select [Preferences] from the [Options] menu.The [Preferences] dialog box is displayed.2Confirm the setti

Printer Status Window4-62Printing a Document4[Cleaning]You should clean the printer whenever you replace the toner cartridge or when you see black spo

Printer Status Window4-63Printing a Document4Displaying Printer Status When Using a Print ServerThe status of a network printer can be displayed on th

Printer Status Window4-64Printing a Document4-You cannot use the [ ] (Resolve Error) button when another user's job is paused.- While another use

CHAPTER5-15Routine MaintenanceThis chapter describes the procedures for maintaining the printer such as replacing the toner cartridge and taking care

Replacing the Toner Cartridge5-2Routine Maintenance5Replacing the Toner CartridgeThis section describes how to replace and handle the toner cartridge

Replacing the Toner Cartridge5-3Routine Maintenance5IMPORTANTNever touch any of the high voltage parts inside the top cover. Doing so may damage the p

Replacing the Toner Cartridge5-4Routine Maintenance52Lift the toner cartridge in the direction of the arrows aaaa, then pull it out bbbb.IMPORTANT•If

Replacing the Toner Cartridge5-5Routine Maintenance5•Do not expose the toner cartridge to direct sunlight or strong light.3Hold the toner cartridge as

Replacing the Toner Cartridge5-6Routine Maintenance54Align the protrusions on the left and right ends of the toner cartridge with the toner cartridge

CHAPTER1-11Before You Start Using This PrinterThis chapter describes the major features and basic functions of this printer.Printer Features . . . .

Replacing the Toner Cartridge5-7Routine Maintenance55Close the top cover.IMPORTANT•If you cannot close the top cover, check that the toner cartridge i

Replacing the Toner Cartridge5-8Routine Maintenance5•Never touch any of the high voltage parts inside the top cover. Doing so may damage the printer.1

Replacing the Toner Cartridge5-9Routine Maintenance52Lift the toner cartridge in the direction of the arrows aaaa, then pull it out bbbb.3Take the new

Replacing the Toner Cartridge5-10Routine Maintenance5IMPORTANT•Do not throw away the toner cartridge protective bag. You will need this cover when you

Replacing the Toner Cartridge5-11Routine Maintenance5•Be careful not to hold or touch sensitive areas such as the sensor or electrical contacts. Doing

Replacing the Toner Cartridge5-12Routine Maintenance5•When pulling out the sealing tape, be careful not to hold the drum protective shutter with your

Replacing the Toner Cartridge5-13Routine Maintenance56Align the protrusions on the left and right ends of the toner cartridge with the toner cartridge

Replacing the Toner Cartridge5-14Routine Maintenance57Close the top cover.IMPORTANT•If you cannot close the top cover, check that the toner cartridge

Replacing the Toner Cartridge5-15Routine Maintenance52Open the Printer Status Window.Refer to "Displaying the Printer Status Window," on p.

Replacing the Toner Cartridge5-16Routine Maintenance54Click [OK].The message "Cleaning" appears in the Printer Status Window, and cleaning b

Printer Features1-2Before You Start Using This Printer1Printer Features High Performance Printing System "CAPT"The LBP2900/2900i is equippe

Replacing the Toner Cartridge5-17Routine Maintenance5IMPORTANT•If you touch the inner drum with your hand or scratch it, the printing quality will be

Replacing the Toner Cartridge5-18Routine Maintenance5•Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the toner cartridge.•If you expose a toner cartridge to

Clean the outside of the printer5-19Routine Maintenance5Clean the outside of the printerIf dirt and dust builds up on the outside of the main unit aft

Clean the outside of the printer5-20Routine Maintenance52Firmly wring a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent diluted with water, and wip

Moving the Printer5-21Routine Maintenance5Moving the PrinterWhen changing the location of the printer or moving the printer for maintenance, be sure t

Moving the Printer5-22Routine Maintenance5Moving the PrinterUse the following procedure to move the printer.1Turn the printer and computer off aaaa, r

Moving the Printer5-23Routine Maintenance5IMPORTANTIf you try to close the multi-purpose tray while the rear paper guide is sticking out of the tray,

Moving the Printer5-24Routine Maintenance56Grasp the left and right side of the printer with your hands, as shown in the diagram, and firmly hold onto

Moving the Printer5-25Routine Maintenance59Open the multi-purpose tray.10Load the PaperRefer to "Printing on Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Label Pape

Handling the Printer5-26Routine Maintenance5Handling the PrinterThis printer uses a variety of electronic components and delicate optical components.

1-3Before You Start Using This Printer1Printer Features Compact and Silent DesignThe compact design of the main printer body means that it can be use

Handling the Printer5-27Routine Maintenance5•Do not shake the printer while it is printing. Doing so may cause the print quality to deteriorate.•Do no

Handling the Printer5-28Routine Maintenance5

CHAPTER6-16TroubleshootingThis chapter describes the remedies for problems such as paper jams or poor print quality.Troubleshooting Map . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting Map6-2Troubleshooting6Troubleshooting MapIf you have any problems while you are using the printer, use the flow chart shown below to de

Paper Jams6-3Troubleshooting6Paper JamsThe following message is displayed in the Printer Status Window when a paper jam occurs during printing.WARNING

Paper Jams6-4Troubleshooting6• The area around the fixing unit inside the printer becomes hot during use. If you are inspecting the inside of the print

Paper Jams6-5Troubleshooting6•Do not touch the transfer roller under any circumstances. Doing so may cause the print quality to deteriorate.•Do not to

Paper Jams6-6Troubleshooting61Open the top cover.Grasp the groove on the right side of the top cover and open the cover until it stops.IMPORTANTEven i

Paper Jams6-7Troubleshooting62Lift the toner cartridge in the direction of the arrows aaaa, then pull it out bbbb.IMPORTANT•If you touch the inner dru

Paper Jams6-8Troubleshooting6•Do not expose the toner cartridge to direct sunlight or strong light.•Be careful not to hold or touch sensitive areas su

Component Names and Functions1-4Before You Start Using This Printer1Component Names and FunctionsThis section describes the names and functions of eac

Paper Jams6-9Troubleshooting64Remove any paper from the multi-purpose tray.Pull out the rear paper guide a, and then remove the paper b.IMPORTANTEven

Paper Jams6-10Troubleshooting65Removing the jammed paper.● If you can see the leading edge of the paper inside the printer❑ Gently pull the paper up t

Paper Jams6-11Troubleshooting6IMPORTANTIf you are pulling jammed paper out from the multi-purpose tray or manual feed tray, excess toner may stain the

Paper Jams6-12Troubleshooting6❑ If the paper is difficult to pull out, pull on the leading edge of the paper as shown in the diagram a, then remove the

Paper Jams6-13Troubleshooting6● If you cannot see the leading edge or the tail edge of the paper❑ Pull out the back end of the paper as shown in the d

Paper Jams6-14Troubleshooting6❑ If the paper is difficult to pull out, pull on the leading edge of the paper as shown in the diagram a, then remove the

Paper Jams6-15Troubleshooting66Load the paper so that the paper meets the rear paper guide.If the paper jam occurred while feeding from the manual fee

Paper Jams6-16Troubleshooting68Align the protrusions on the left and right ends of the toner cartridge with the toner cartridge guides in the main pri

Paper Jams6-17Troubleshooting69Close the top cover.IMPORTANT•If you cannot close the top cover, check that the toner cartridge is installed properly i

Service Call6-18Troubleshooting6Service CallIf the printer has some kind of error such that it can no longer function properly, a service call is disp

1-5Before You Start Using This Printer1Component Names and FunctionsFront ViewaaaaTop CoverThis cover needs to be opened to replace the toner cartridg

Service Call6-19Troubleshooting6When a Fixing Unit Error AppearsIf a fixing unit error is displayed, follow the procedure below then contact the store

Service Call6-20Troubleshooting6When a Scanner Error or Service Error AppearsIf a scanner error or service error appears, cycle the power of the print

Service Call6-21Troubleshooting63Turn the printer and computer off aaaa, remove the USB cable bbbb, and disconnect the power plug from the power outle

Print Quality Problems6-22Troubleshooting6Print Quality ProblemsIf any problem occurs while you are using the printer, take the following measures dep

Print Quality Problems6-23Troubleshooting6Cause 2 The printer is exposed to direct sunlight or strong light.Remedy Move the printer to a location that

Print Quality Problems6-24Troubleshooting6The next page is printed from halfway through the previous page.Cause The [Line Spacing] or [Lines/Page] set

Paper Problems6-25Troubleshooting6Paper ProblemsPaper comes out wrinkled.Cause 1 Paper is loaded in the multi-purpose tray or manual feed tray at an a

When Nothing Prints6-26Troubleshooting6When Nothing PrintsCheck the following items if nothing prints when you print from an application:1Check if any

Installation Problems6-27Troubleshooting6Installation ProblemsIf you cannot install the "USB Class Driver" and "LBP2900/2900i Printer D

Installation Problems6-28Troubleshooting6If Uninstallation FailsIf you cannot uninstall the CAPT software using the uninstaller that was created durin

Component Names and Functions1-6Before You Start Using This Printer1Rear ViewaaaaVentilation SlotsThese are ventilation slots for cooling the internal

Installation Problems6-29Troubleshooting63Select the name of your printer, then click [Delete].4Click [Yes].The uninstallation process begins. Please

Installation Problems6-30Troubleshooting6Uninstalling the USB Class DriverUninstalling the USB class driver is required when you cannot install the CA

Installation Problems6-31Troubleshooting64From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Performance and Maintenance] ➞ [System].For W

Installation Problems6-32Troubleshooting65Click [Hardware] ➞ [Device Manager], and then double-click [Universal Serial Bus controllers].For Windows 98

Installation Problems6-33Troubleshooting6IMPORTANT•You cannot install the printer driver properly if the USB class driver is listed under [Other Devic

Installation Problems6-34Troubleshooting6Problems During Local InstallationWhen you install the printer driver from CD-ROM, the printer is not automat

Miscellaneous Problems6-35Troubleshooting6Miscellaneous Problems The LBP2900/2900i does not function properly.Cause 1 The LBP2900/2900i is not configur

Miscellaneous Problems6-36Troubleshooting6The message [Specified Paper Incorrect] appears in the Printer Status Window.Cause 1 The [Output Size] settin

CHAPTER7-17AppendixThis chapter describes the printer specifications and index.Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Specifications7-2Appendix7SpecificationsHardware SpecificationsType Desktop Page PrinterPrinting method Electrophoto Method (On-demand fixing)Print speed

Manuals for the Printer The instruction manuals for this product are arranged as follows. Read the sections that are appropriate for your goals, to l

1-7Before You Start Using This Printer1Component Names and FunctionsInside the PrinteraaaaToner Cartridge GuideWhen you install the toner cartridge, m

Specifications7-3Appendix7Software SpecificationsNoise(Sound value released based on ISO9296)Audio Power LevelDuring standby: Background noise levelDur

Printer Dimensions7-4Appendix7Printer Dimensions Printer(mm)216.7281.1(mm)369.863.9132 250.5Front ViewFront ViewOutput TrayMulti-Purpose Tray

Optional Accessories7-5Appendix7Optional AccessoriesThe LBP2900/2900i can be used directly over a network by installing the optional network adapter (

Optional Accessories7-6Appendix7NOTE•If you are using the network adapter, you should use the "NetSpot Device Installer" utility software to

NetSpot Device Installer7-7Appendix7NetSpot Device InstallerThe supplied CD-ROM includes "NetSpot Device Installer", which is a utility that

Windows Firewall7-8Appendix7Windows FirewallWindows Firewall is a feature of Windows XP Service Pack 2 and other operating systems that protects your

Windows Firewall7-9Appendix7Configuring Windows Firewall to unblock communication with client computers1Insert the supplied "LBP2900/2900i User So

Windows Firewall7-10Appendix75Click [OK].NOTETo verify that the Windows Firewall block has been properly cleared, select [Control Panel] from the [St

Windows Firewall7-11Appendix72Select [My Computer] from the [Start] menu, then right-click on the CD-ROM icon and select [Open] from the popup menu.3D

Windows Firewall7-12Appendix7Configuring Windows Firewall to unblock communication with the serverIMPORTANTIf you do not configure the following setting

Component Names and Functions1-8Before You Start Using This Printer1Indicators and the Paper KeyaaaaPower IndicatorThis light turns on when the power

Index7-13Appendix7IndexAAdd Printer Wizard, 3-66Administrator Permissions, 3-27, 3-39[Advanced] Sheet, 4-29AXIS1650, 7-5CCanceling, Pausing and Resumi

Index7-14Appendix7Heavy Paper, 2-13Index Card, 2-26Label Paper, 2-13Plain Paper, 2-13Transparency, 2-13Local Installation, 3-47MManual Feed Tray, 1-5,

Index7-15Appendix7Printer Status Window[Cleaning], 4-62Component Names, 4-57Displaying, 4-59Displaying Printer Status When Using a Print Server, 4-63O

Locating the Serial Number7-16Appendix7Locating the Serial NumberThe printer serial number consists of four-alphabetic characters and a six-digit numb

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Connecting the Power Cord1-9Before You Start Using This Printer1Connecting the Power CordThis section explains how to connect the power cord to the pr

Connecting the Power Cord1-10Before You Start Using This Printer1CAUTION• Do not use a power source with a voltage other than that indicated. Doing so

1-11Before You Start Using This Printer1Connecting the Power Cord3Plug the power plug into the AC power outlet.

Connecting to a Computer1-12Before You Start Using This Printer1Connecting to a ComputerThis section describes how to connect the printer to a compute

1-13Before You Start Using This Printer1Connecting to a Computer2Open the USB cover.3Connect the B-type (square) end of the USB cable to the USB conne

Connecting to a Computer1-14Before You Start Using This Printer14Connect the A-type (flat) end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.NOTEIf

Turning the Printer On and Off1-15Before You Start Using This Printer1Turning the Printer On and OffThe printer can be turned on and off using the pow

Turning the Printer On and Off1-16Before You Start Using This Printer1The printer Power Indicator turns on and the printer runs a self-diagnostic test

How This Manual Is Organized Before You Start Using This Printer Loading and Delivering Paper Setting Up the Printing Environment Printing a Document

CHAPTER2-12Loading and Delivering PaperThis chapter describes the types of paper that can be used with this printer, and how the paper is loaded and d

Paper Requirements2-2Loading and Delivering Paper2Paper RequirementsUsable PaperTo get the most out of the features of this printer, you should use t

Paper Requirements2-3Loading and Delivering Paper2Paper TypesYou can use the following types of paper with this printer. The symbol indicates paper

Paper Requirements2-4Loading and Delivering Paper2IMPORTANTDo not use the following types of label paper with this printer. Using label paper that mee

Paper Requirements2-5Loading and Delivering Paper2NOTEWhen printing envelopes, the envelopes may become creased.Abbreviations of Paper SizesThe follow

Paper Requirements2-6Loading and Delivering Paper2 Envelopes / Index CardPrintable up to 10 mm from the edges of an envelope.You may need to adjust t

Paper Requirements2-7Loading and Delivering Paper2•Paper that causes printer malfunctions or damages the printer- Carbon paper-Paper with staples, cli

Paper Requirements2-8Loading and Delivering Paper2Storing Printed PaperWhen handling or storing documents printed using this printer, be careful of th

Paper Sources2-9Loading and Delivering Paper2Paper SourcesPaper Source TypesThis printer has the following paper sources: Paper Source / CapacityManu

Paper Sources2-10Loading and Delivering Paper2Paper Source CapacitiesPaper TypePaper SourceMulti-Purpose Tray Manual Feed TrayPlain Paper (64 g/m2) Ap

ii Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiHow To Use Thi

Paper Output2-11Loading and Delivering Paper2Paper OutputOutput Tray TypesPages are output to the output tray on the top of the printer with the print

Paper Output2-12Loading and Delivering Paper2IMPORTANTThe area around the output tray becomes very hot during printing and directly after printing. Wh

Printing on Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Label Paper, and Transparencies2-13Loading and Delivering Paper2Printing on Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Label Pape

Printing on Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Label Paper, and Transparencies2-14Loading and Delivering Paper2Loading Paper into the Multi-Purpose TrayUse the

Printing on Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Label Paper, and Transparencies2-15Loading and Delivering Paper22Push the side paper guides out a little wider t

Printing on Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Label Paper, and Transparencies2-16Loading and Delivering Paper24Gently load the paper with the printing side fa

Printing on Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Label Paper, and Transparencies2-17Loading and Delivering Paper2•If the rear edge of the paper stack is not prop

Printing on Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Label Paper, and Transparencies2-18Loading and Delivering Paper2IMPORTANTAlways make sure the paper guides match

Printing on Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Label Paper, and Transparencies2-19Loading and Delivering Paper2Loading Paper into the Manual Feed TrayUse the f

Printing on Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Label Paper, and Transparencies2-20Loading and Delivering Paper22Gently load the paper with the printing side fa

iii Chapter 2 Loading and Delivering Paper Paper Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printing on Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Label Paper, and Transparencies2-21Loading and Delivering Paper2NOTETo print on letterhead paper or paper with

Printing on Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Label Paper, and Transparencies2-22Loading and Delivering Paper2IMPORTANT•If you run out of paper and then refill

Printing on Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Label Paper, and Transparencies2-23Loading and Delivering Paper22Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then set the [P

Printing on Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Label Paper, and Transparencies2-24Loading and Delivering Paper2IMPORTANTIf the [Page Size] and [Output Size] se

Printing on Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Label Paper, and Transparencies2-25Loading and Delivering Paper25Click [OK] to close the Properties dialog box.6

Printing on Index Card2-26Loading and Delivering Paper2Printing on Index CardThis section describes how to print on index cards.Loading Index CardsYou

Printing on Index Card2-27Loading and Delivering Paper22Gently load the index card with the printing side facing up until it touches the back of the t

Printing on Index Card2-28Loading and Delivering Paper2NOTETo print on index card with a logo already printed on it, load the index card so that the

Printing on Index Card2-29Loading and Delivering Paper2IMPORTANT•If you run out of index card and then refill the paper tray, the Paper Indicator will

Printing on Index Card2-30Loading and Delivering Paper22Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then set the [Page Size] setting to the size of the document t

iv Installing from CD-ROM Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4Installing with Plug and Play. . . . . . . . .

Printing on Index Card2-31Loading and Delivering Paper23Set the [Output Size] setting to [Index Card] as necessary.Leave the setting set to [Match Pag

Printing on Index Card2-32Loading and Delivering Paper25Click [OK] to start printing.

Printing on Envelopes2-33Loading and Delivering Paper2Printing on EnvelopesThis section describes how to print to envelopes.Loading EnvelopesEnvelopes

Printing on Envelopes2-34Loading and Delivering Paper2•The following envelopes cannot be used with this printer. Using any of these envelopes may resu

Printing on Envelopes2-35Loading and Delivering Paper22Push the side paper guides out a little wider than the actual width of the paper.3Load the enve

Printing on Envelopes2-36Loading and Delivering Paper2NOTEWhen you are printing on envelopes, load the envelopes with the paper surface (the side you

Printing on Envelopes2-37Loading and Delivering Paper25Adjust the rear paper guide to match the envelopes.IMPORTANTIf you run out of envelopes and the

Printing on Envelopes2-38Loading and Delivering Paper21Push the side paper guides out a little wider than the actual width of the paper.2Load the enve

Printing on Envelopes2-39Loading and Delivering Paper2NOTEWhen you are printing on envelopes, load the envelopes with the paper surface (the side you

Printing on Envelopes2-40Loading and Delivering Paper2Selecting Printer Driver Settings and PrintingThis section describes how to set the printer driv

v [Sharing] Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28[Ports] Sheet (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2

Printing on Envelopes2-41Loading and Delivering Paper22Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then set the [Page Size] setting to the size of the document th

Printing on Envelopes2-42Loading and Delivering Paper23Set the [Output Size] setting to the size of the paper loaded in the printer as needed.Leave th

Printing on Envelopes2-43Loading and Delivering Paper25Click [OK] to start printing.

Printing on Custom Paper Sizes (Non-Standard Sizes)2-44Loading and Delivering Paper2Printing on Custom Paper Sizes (Non-Standard Sizes)This section de

Printing on Custom Paper Sizes (Non-Standard Sizes)2-45Loading and Delivering Paper2IMPORTANT•Do not touch or pull paper out of the multi-purpose tray

Printing on Custom Paper Sizes (Non-Standard Sizes)2-46Loading and Delivering Paper23Gently load the paper with the printing side facing up until it t

Printing on Custom Paper Sizes (Non-Standard Sizes)2-47Loading and Delivering Paper2•If the paper is curled or folded at the corners, flatten it out be

Printing on Custom Paper Sizes (Non-Standard Sizes)2-48Loading and Delivering Paper2IMPORTANTAlways make sure the paper guides match the width of the

Printing on Custom Paper Sizes (Non-Standard Sizes)2-49Loading and Delivering Paper2● If the custom paper that you are using is less than 190 mm in le

Printing on Custom Paper Sizes (Non-Standard Sizes)2-50Loading and Delivering Paper2❑ Slide the rear paper guide to align the small paper guide with t

viHandling the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26 Precautions for Handling the Pr

Printing on Custom Paper Sizes (Non-Standard Sizes)2-51Loading and Delivering Paper21Push the side paper guides out a little wider than the actual wid

Printing on Custom Paper Sizes (Non-Standard Sizes)2-52Loading and Delivering Paper2NOTETo print on letterhead paper or paper with a logo already pri

Printing on Custom Paper Sizes (Non-Standard Sizes)2-53Loading and Delivering Paper2IMPORTANT•If you run out of paper and then refill the paper tray, t

Printing on Custom Paper Sizes (Non-Standard Sizes)2-54Loading and Delivering Paper22Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then set the [Page Size] setting

Printing on Custom Paper Sizes (Non-Standard Sizes)2-55Loading and Delivering Paper23Set the [Output Size] setting to the name (paper size) of the cus

Printing on Custom Paper Sizes (Non-Standard Sizes)2-56Loading and Delivering Paper25Click [OK] to start printing.

CHAPTER3-13Setting Up the Printing EnvironmentThis chapter describes the procedure for installing the printer driver on a computer and specifying the

Introduction3-2Setting Up the Printing Environment3IntroductionAfter Installing the PrinterThe following shows the tasks that should be performed afte

Introduction3-3Setting Up the Printing Environment3System RequirementsIn order to use the printer driver, your computer system needs to meet the follo

Installing the CAPT Software3-4Setting Up the Printing Environment3Installing the CAPT SoftwareThis section describes the procedure for installing the