Canon LBP-1120 User Manual

Laser Beam Printer

User's Guide

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.

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Installing and Setting Up the Printer

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Connecting the Printer to a PC

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Installing the Printer Driver

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Using the Printer

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Printer Settings

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting

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Getting Started Guide

User's Guide

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The printer illustration on the cover may differ slightly from your printer.

How This Manual Is Organized

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.

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

Tr ademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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

Tu r ning the Printer ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Tu r ning 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

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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

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21

Chapter 6 Appendix

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14

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Preface

Thank you for purchasing the Canon LBP-1120. Please read this manual thoroughly before

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Legal Notices

FCC (Federal Communications Commission)

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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit than the one to which
the receiver is connected.

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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. [phone]

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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.

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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."

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Use of shielded cable is necessary to comply with the technical requirements of
EMC Directive.

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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 EN 60825-1: 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.

- INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

CAUTION

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

- RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.

ATTENTION

EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFNET.

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VORSICHT

NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

ATTENZIONE

- RADIAZIONE LASER INVISIBLE IN CASO DI APERTURA.
EVITARE L’ESPOSIZIONE AL FASCIO.

- RADICION LASER INVISIBLE CUANDO SE ABRE.

PRECAUTION

EVITAR EXPONERSE AL RAYO.

VARO!

- AAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE
LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

VARNING!

- OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD.
BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

- USYNLIG LASER STRÅLING, NÅR DENNE ER ÅBEN.

ADVARSEL!

UNDGÅ BESTRÅLING.

- USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING, NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.

ADVARSEL

UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

This printer has been classified under EN60825-1: 1994 and conforms to the
following classes:

RS5-8169

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.

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International Energy Star-Program

As an ENERGY STAR
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR
efficiency.

The International ENERGY STAR
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.

®

Partner, Canon USA, Inc. has determined

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Office Equipment Program is

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Program for energy

Trademarks

LBP, Canon, LASER SHOT, and the Canon Logo are trademarks of Canon Inc.

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.

®

, Windows

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is registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft

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.

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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.

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Paper Money

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Money Orders

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Certificates of Deposit

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Postage Stamps
(canceled or uncanceled)

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Identifying Badges or Insignias

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Selective Service or Draft Papers

• Checks or Drafts Issued by

Governmental Agencies

• Motor Vehicle Licenses and

Certificates of Title

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Tr avelers Checks

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Food Stamps

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Passports

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Immigration Papers

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Internal Revenue Stamps (canceled
or uncanceled)

• Bonds or Other Certificates of

Indebtedness

• Stock Certificates

• Copyrighted Works/Works of Art

without Permission of Copyright
Owner

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.

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• 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.

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• As a general rule, do not use extension cords. Using an extension cord may

CAUTION

• Do not use power supplies with voltages other than those specified herein, as

• Always grasp the plug when unplugging the power plug. Pulling on the power

• Leave sufficient space around the power plug so that it can be unplugged easily.

Handling

WARNING

• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. There are high-temperature

• Electrical equipment can be hazardous if not used properly. To avoid injury, do

• If the printer makes strange noises, or gives off smoke, heat or unusual smells,

• Do not use highly flammable sprays near the printer. If gas from these sprays

• To avoid damage to the power cord and creating a fire hazard, always turn the

• Do not drop paper clips, staples or other metal objects inside the printer. Also,

• When unplugging the USB cable while the power switch is turned ON, do not

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.

this may result in a fire or electrical shock.

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.

If objects are placed around the power plug, you will be unable to unplug it in an
emergency.

and high-voltage components inside the printer which may cause a fire or
electrical shock.

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.

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.

comes into contact with the electrical components inside the printer, it may
result in a fire or electrical shock.

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 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.

touch the metal part of the connector. This may lead to electrical shock.

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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.

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• 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

PRECAUCION /ATTENZIONE!

ACHTUNG!

ALTA TEMPERATURA

HEISSER BEREICH

ATTENTION

TEMPERATURE ELEVEE

注意高温

• 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.

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• 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.

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Before You Start Using This Printer

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

Tu r ning the Printer ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

Turning the Printer ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

Turning the Printer OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

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Features and Benefits

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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.

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Quiet operation

Its quiet operation makes this printer an ideal output device, even in an open-office
environment.

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).

Network Connection

You can connect to the LBP-1120 over a network, going through a server.

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Features and Benefits

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Parts and Their Functions

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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

Before You Start Using This Printer

aaaaMulti-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
Tr ay," on p. 2-11.)

bbbbPaper Guides

Adjust to the size of the paper loaded in the
multi-purpose tray. The guides can easily be
adjusted by hand.

ccccManual 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.)

ddddPaper Delivery Selector

Use to choose face-up or face-down delivery.
(See "Selecting Paper Delivery," on p. 2-8.)

eeeeFace-Up Delivery Slot

Printouts come out from the slot face up. (See
"Face-Up Delivery," on p. 2-9.)

ffffFront Cover

Open to install the toner cartridge, clear paper
jams, and for printer maintenance.

ggggPower Lamp

Lights blue when the printer is turned on.

hhhhFace-Down Delivery Slot

Printouts come out from the slot face down.
(See "Face-Down Delivery," on p. 2-9.)

iiiiFace-Down Output Paper Support

Supports the printouts from the face-down
delivery slots to prevent them from drooping and
being bent.

jjjjInput Paper Support

Supports the stack of paper loaded into the
multi-purpose tray so that paper can be fed into
the slot correctly.

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Parts and Their Functions

Rear View

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aaaaVentilation Slots

Slots ventilating the air blown by the fan cooling
the printer's interior. Avoid blocking these slots
when you install the printer.

bbbbRating 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.

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3

ccccUSB Port Interface Connector

Connects to a USB interface cable. Use this port
when connecting the printer to a computer with
the printer cable.

ddddPower Switch

Press to turn the printer ON/OFF. (See "Turning
the Printer ON/OFF," on p. 1-7.)

eeeePower Socket

Connects to an AC outlet.

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Parts and Their Functions

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Inside the Front Cover

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aaaaTransfer Roller

This delicate roller should be kept free of
fingerprints and oil to prevent print quality
deterioration.

Before You Start Using This Printer

bbbbFixing Unit

Fixes the toner onto print media.

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Parts and Their Functions

Turning the Printer ON/OFF

This section describes how to turn the printer ON and OFF.

Turning the Printer ON

Follow the procedure to turn the printer ON.

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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.

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Turning the Printer ON/OFF

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Before You Start Using This Printer

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.

•

Tu rn the printer ON about 10 seconds after it was turned OFF.

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Turn the power switch to OFF (" " side). The power switch is
located on the back side of the printer.

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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

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

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Paper Requirements

This section describes the size and type of paper you can use with this printer.

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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

Paper Input and Output

Plain paper

Heavy paper

Tr ansparencies Letter, A4 — Max. height: 12.5 mm 1 sheet
Label sheets Letter, A4 — Max. height: 12.5 mm 1 sheet
Postcards 100

Multi-Purpose Tray

× 127 - 216 × 356 mm

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A4: 210
B5: 182
Legal: 216
Letter: 216
Executive: 184

× 297 mm
× 257 mm

× 356 mm

× 279 mm

× 267 mm

× 148 mm — Max. height: 12.5 mm 1 sheet

64 g/m

91 - 135

g/m

Max. height: 12.5 mm

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(About 125 sheets of

2

64 g/m

Max. height: 12.5 mm 1 sheet

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paper)

Manual
Feed Slot

1 sheet

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* 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.

Paper Requirements

Paper Capacity of Paper Sources

Paper Source

Type of Paper

Plain Paper 64 g/m
Heavy Paper 91 - 135 g/m
Tr ansparencies About 100 sheets 1 sheet
Label sheets About 80 sheets 1 sheet
Postcards About 45 sheets 1 sheet
Envelopes About 7 sheets 1 sheet

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Multi-Purpose

Tray

About 125 sheets 1 sheet

2

About 85 sheets 1 sheet

Manual Feed Slot

Paper Capacity of the Paper Delivery Tray

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Type of Paper

Plain Paper 64 g/m

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.

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Paper Delivery Tray

Face-Down Delivery Tray

About 50 sheets

Abbreviations of Paper Sizes

The size indicators for the paper guides on the multi-purpose tray uses the following
abbreviations:

Paper Size

A4 A4
Legal LGL
Letter LTR

Paper Size Indicators

for the Paper Guides

Paper Input and Output

Paper Requirements

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