Canon LBP-1710 User's Guide

Laser Beam Printer

User's Guide

Table of Contents

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Turning the Printer On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Turning On the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Turning Off the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

About Online and Offline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Offline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Paper Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Printable Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Printable Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Paper You Cannot Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Printing from the Paper Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Printing from the Multi-Purpose Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Procedure for Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Replacing the Toner Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Canceling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Checking Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Status Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

When a Message Is Displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

When <nn-nn > or <F9-nn >

Is Displayed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

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Turning the Printer On/Off

Turning On the Printer

When you turn the printer on, the printer performs a self-diagnostic test to check the status of the printer and any options installed, and then printing is enabled.

IMPORTANT

•Insert the paper cassette before turning the power on when the printer is being turned on for the first time after it has been installed.

•A blank sheet of paper may be discharged when the power is turned on for the first time after the printer has been installed. This is normal, and is not a malfunction.

1Press the power switch on the left side of the printer to the “I” position.

When the power is turned on, the indicators and the LCD display on the control panel are turned on. Then, the printer performs a self-diagnostic test to check the status of the printer and any options installed.

If no errors are found, the indicator, the indicator and the selected paper feed indicator light up, and the message <00 LIPS> appears on the display when the printer is ready to print.

The information shown on the LCD display is as follows:

	Ready to print and no						Currently selected
	data is being						paper feed size.

processed for printing.

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Turning Off the Printer

The printer should be turned off as described in the following procedure. The procedure for turning off the power differs depending on whether or not the optional hard disk has been installed. (LBP-1710 only)

IMPORTANT

•If the printer has the optional hard disk installed, you should follow the designated procedure when turning off the power to protect the hard disk. (LBP-1710 only) (→ P. 4)

•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.

•If the power is turned off while the indicator is on, the print data remaining in the memory of the printer and the print data being spooled in the hard disk are erased

(except for the print data stored in the box). Press [ ] while offline to output any important print data, or wait until printing is complete, before turning off the power. (→ P. 43)

•Do not turn off the power to the printer while it is printing.

•Do not turn off the power to the printer during the self-diagnostic test performed immediately after the power has been turned on.

•If the printer has a hard disk installed, make sure that the HD indicator (green) is not on. If the power is turned off while the HD indicator is on (the hard disk is reading or writing data), the hard disk may be damaged and become unusable. (LBP-1710 only)

•If the message that the NVRAM is initializing or writing data is displayed, make sure that the message has been canceled before turning off the power.

•If the message that the Flash Memory is initializing or deleting data is displayed, make sure that the message has been canceled before turning off the power. (LBP-1710 only)

If the Printer is Not Using a Hard Disk

If the hard disk has not been installed on the printer, turn off the power as described in the following procedure.

1 Make sure that the indicator is off.

off

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2 Press the power switch on the left side of the printer to the “ ○ ” position.

The power is turned off.

If the Printer is Using a Hard Disk (LBP-1710 only)

If the hard disk has been installed on the printer, turn off the power as described in the following procedure.

IMPORTANT

•If you attempt to shut down the printer when the paused job data or the secure job data still remains in the hard disk, the message < > appears. Once the shut down procedure has been selected, all the jobs are erased. However the job data in the box is left in the hard disk. To resume printing, press [ ], to go online.

•Once the shut down procedure has been selected, you cannot cancel the operation. If you need to turn the printer on again, first turn off the power by following the instructions on the control panel and then turn the printer on again.

1Make sure that the indicator and HD indicator (green) are off.

off off

2 Press [ ] to turn off the indicator.

The printer gets ready for operation using the control panel.

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3 Press [ ].

The operation mode menu is displayed.

→

4 Select by pressing [ ] or [ ], and then press [ ].

→

The message is shown.

5 Check the message and press [ ].

The printer performs the shut down procedure and the messageis shown when the printer is ready to be turned off.

6 Press the power switch on the left side of the printer to the “○” position when the message is displayed.

The power is turned off.

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About Online and Offline

When the printer can receive data from a personal computer and is able to print the data, this is called “online”, and when the printer cannot receive data, this is called “offline.” The printer should be offline when you perform operations from the menu on the control panel.

Online

The printer must be online in order to print data received from a personal computer. Make sure that the printer is online before you send a job to the printer. If the printer is not online, bring the printer online as described in the following procedure. The printer automatically comes online when it is turned on.

1 Press [ ] to turn on the indicator.

The printer comes online and is ready for printing.

IMPORTANT

•If there is an error in the printer (when the indicator (orange) is on or the digit part of the message is flashing), the printer will not come online. Eliminate the cause of the error before bringing the printer online.

•The printer does not come online during operations such as selecting a menu function or a paper feed method, or setting the paper size. Complete the operation before bringing the printer online.

•Do not open the cover of the printer or remove the paper cassette while printing. If the cover is opened or the paper cassette is removed, the printer will stop printing and may not be able to resume printing again.

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● Saving Power Consumption (Sleep Mode)

After a specific time period has passed without any operation or without any data sent from the personal computer, the printer automatically switches to Sleep Mode. Sleep Mode is automatically canceled when any of the buttons on the control panel are pressed or an error occurs. Sleep Mode is also canceled if the printer has received data while it is online. Sleep Mode is also canceled when the error has been canceled while the printer is offline.

NOTE

•In the following cases the printer will not switch to Sleep Mode when the time-out has elapsed.

-When the message <nn-nn > (where nn is a 2-digit number) is displayed

-During hard disk shutdown or initialization

-When a utility function, such as Status Print, is being run

Offline

The printer must be offline when you use the menu on the control panel of the printer, to select the paper feeding method, or set the paper size. Check that the printer is offline before you press any keys on the control panel. If the printer is not offline, take it offline as described in the following procedure.

1 Press [ ] to turn off the indicator.

The printer gets ready for operation using the control panel.

IMPORTANT

•If you try to print data from a personal computer while the printer is offline, a message, such as oris shown and the printer is not available for printing.

•The printer automatically goes online after being left offline for more than five

minutes. However, the printer does not come online when an error occurs (when the indicator (orange) is on or the digit part of the message is flashing) or during operations such as selecting a menu function or the paper feeding method, or setting the paper size.

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Paper Requirements

Printable Paper

You can use the following types of paper with this printer. ○ indicates that the paper type is supported, while × indicates that it is not supported.

Paper Size

				Paper Source
		Type of Paper	Multi-Purpose		250-Sheet
				Paper Cassette	Paper Feed
			Tray
					Units (Option)
	Plain Paper 64-90 g/m2
		B6*1	○	×	×
		A5	○	○	○
		A5R	○	×	×
		B5	○	○	○
		B5R	○	×	×
		A4	○	○	○
		A4R	○	○	○
		B4*1	○	○	○
		A3*1	○	○	○
		Letter	○	○	○
		Letter R	○	×	×
		Executive	○	○	○
		Executive R	○	×	×
		Legal*1	○	○	○
		Ledger*1	○	○	○
		Custom Paper*1
		Width: 76.2–297 mm	○	×	×
		Length: 98–431.8 mm

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	Heavy Paper (91–157 g/m2)
	Width: 100–297 mm	○	×	×
	Length: 98–431.8 mm
	Transparencies A4	○	×	×
	Label sheets A4	×	○	○
	Postcards*1	○	×	×
	Stamped, self-addressed	○	×	×
	postcards*1
	Envelope Youkei No.2*2	○	×	×
	Envelope Youkei No.4*2	○	×	×

*1 Load the paper in the portrait orientation.

*2 Envelopes can be loaded only in the landscape orientation, with the flap open. Only non self-adhesive envelopes can be used with this printer.

NOTE

•Printing speed may decrease depending on settings such as paper orientation, size, type, and number of print copies.

Postcard or Stamped, self-addressed postcard : About 5ppm

Paper Capacity of Paper Sources

			Paper Source
	Type of Paper	Multi-Purpose		250-Sheet
			Paper Cassette	Paper Feed
		Tray
				Units (Option)
	Plain Paper 64 g/m2	About 100	About 250 sheets	About 250 sheets
		sheets*3
	Heavy Paper 128 g/m2	About 50 sheets	×	×
	Transparencies	About 50 sheets	×	×
	Label sheets	×	*4	*4
	Postcards	About 40 sheets	×	×
	Stamped, self-addressed	About 40 sheets	×	×
	postcards
	Envelopes	About 10 sheets	×	×

*3 Only about 50 sheets can be loaded when using A3, A4R, B4, Ledger, Legal and Executive R size paper.

*4 The maximum number of sheets of paper that can be loaded may vary depending on conditions, such as temperature and humidity. Never load label sheets higher than the limit mark.

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Paper Capacity of the Paper Delivery Tray

	Type of Paper	Paper Delivery Tray
		Face-down Delivery Tray
	Plain Paper 64 g/m2	About 250 sheets
	Heavy Paper 128 g/m2	About 150 sheets
	Transparencies	About 100 sheets
	Label sheets	1 sheet
	Postcards	About 50 sheets
	Stamped, self-addressed postcards	About 50 sheets
	Envelopes	About 10 sheets

IMPORTANT

• The printing speed may decrease depending on the type and the size of the paper used.

Abbreviations of Paper Sizes

The following abbreviations are used on the paper size selector for the paper cassette.

	Paper Size	Paper size selector for the
		paper cassette
	Ledger	11X17
	Legal	LGL
	Letter	LTR
	Executive	EXEC

Heavy (thick) Paper

This printer can handle thick paper of 91-157 g/m2. Thick paper should be loaded in the multi-purpose tray.

IMPORTANT

•The size of thick paper (91-157 g/m2) that can be loaded in the multi-purpose tray is 100297 mm wide and 98-431.8 mm long.You can load up to about 50 sheets of 128 g/m2.

•When printing with thick paper, always set [ ] in the printer driver’s [ ] sheet (or [ ] in the set-up menu if you are using an OS which cannot run a Windows printer driver) to [ ].

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Transparency Film

Transparencies may sometimes stick together. We recommend that you fan the transparencies, while holding them by the edges, before loading them in the multipurpose tray.

IMPORTANT

•Use only transparencies designed for this printer. If other types of transparencies are used, this may cause a paper feed failure or deterioration in print quality.

•Be sure to load transparencies in the landscape orientation.

•When printing on transparencies, always set [ ] in the printer driver’s [ ] sheet (or [ ] in the set-up menu if you are using an OS which cannot run a Windows printer driver) to [OHP].

Label Sheets

Check which side of the label sheets is the face-up side and then load them face up into the paper cassette.

IMPORTANT

•Load label sheets in the paper cassette only. If they are loaded in the multi-purpose tray, this may cause hard to clear paper jams or a printer malfunction.

•Do not use the following types of label sheets. If a sheet type that does not conform to specifications is used, this may cause hard to clear paper jams or a printer malfunction.

-Sheets with labels that are likely to peel off, or sheets on which some of the labels have been used.

-Coated sheets that can easily peel off from the backing sheet.

-Label sheets with some adhesive surfaces exposed.

•Be sure to load label sheets in the landscape orientation.

•When printing on label sheets, always set [ ] in the printer driver’s [ ] sheet (or [ ] in the set-up menu if you are using an OS which cannot run a Windows printer driver) to [ ].

•Remove each label sheet as soon as it is delivered into the delivery tray.

Postcards

Load postcards with the print side face down in the multi-purpose tray. For more details, see “Loading Postcards,” on P. 24.

IMPORTANT

•Do not use postcards other than official postcards. If other types of postcards are used, this may cause a deterioration in the print quality as well as paper jams.

•You can use only stamped, self-addressed postcard without creases.

•When the edges of postcards are curled, bend them back in the opposite direction to straighten them before loading them in the multi-purpose tray.

•Do not use postcards for ink jet printers.

•You cannot load postcards and stamped, self-addressed postcards in the landscape orientation. Be sure to load them in the portrait orientation.

•When printing on stamped, self-addressed postcards, always set [ ] (or

[ ] for Windows NT 4.0/2000) in the printer driver’s [ ] sheet, and then set [ ] in the [ ] sheet to [ ( )].

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Envelopes

Open the flap and press the envelope with your hands to expel any air pockets and press down on the edges. Then load it face down in the multi-purpose tray. For more details, see “Loading Envelopes,” on P. 27.

IMPORTANT

•Never use the following types of envelopes. If envelopes that do not conform to specifications are used, this may cause hard to clear paper jam or a printer malfunction.

-Envelopes with fasteners or snaps.

-Envelopes with a window cut.

-Self-adhesive envelopes

-Envelopes with wrinkles or creases.

-Envelopes with very irregular thickness at the folds or overlaps.

-Envelopes with irregular shapes not rectangle.

•Do not print on the back of envelopes.

•Be sure to load envelopes in the landscape orientation.

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Printable Areas

The areas that can be printed on the paper are shown below.

■ Plain paper, thick paper, transparencies, label sheets

5 mm				5 mm
									5 mm

5 mm

■ Postcards

■ Stamped, self-addressed postcards

100 mm

5 mm

200 mm

5 mm

123-4567

123-4567

○○○

148 mm

○○○

148 mm

mm

5 mm

5

5 mm

5 mm

5 mm

5 mm

■Envelopes

Adjust the printing location depending on the application being used.

Youkei No.4

Youkei No.2

105 mm

10 mm

114 mm

10 mm

123-4567

○

○

○

162 mm

235 mm

10 mm

10 mm

10 mm

10 mm

10 mm

10 mm

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Paper You Cannot Use

To avoid problems such as paper jams and printer malfunctions, the following types of paper should never be used.

IMPORTANT

•Paper that tends to cause paper jams.

-Paper that is too thick or too thin.

-Paper that is irregular shaped.

-Paper that is wet or holding moisture.

-Paper that is torn or damaged.

-Paper that is rough or extremely smooth.

-Paper that has holes for binding or perforations.

-Curled paper and paper with creases.

-Paper with a special coating on its surface (Coated paper for ink jet printers, etc.).

-Label sheets with the base easily peeled.

-Paper that has been used once by the printer, copy machine or other laser printers (the back of that paper is also improper).

-Paper that has fins.

-Paper that is wrinkled.

-Paper that is folded at corners.

•Paper that changes its quality at high temperature.

-Paper that uses ink that melts, burns, evaporates or emits dangerous fumes at temperatures of 150 °C or higher.

-Heat-sensitive paper.

-Paper used for color printing with a processed surface.

-Paper with a special coating on its surface. (Coated paper for ink jet printers, etc.)

-Paper with adhesive on its surface.

•Paper that causes failure or damage to the printer

-Carbon paper.

-Paper with staples, clips, ribbons or tapes.

-Paper that has been used once by the printer, copy machine or other laser printers (the back of that paper is also improper).

•Paper that is difficult for the toner to adhere to.

-Paper with rough surfaces such as rough paper and Japanese paper.

-Paper containing thick fibers.

-Paper with special coating on its surface. (Coated paper for ink jet printers, etc.)

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Printing from the Paper Cassette

You can load up to 250 sheets of A5, B5, A4, A4R, B4, A3, Executive, Letter, Legal or Ledger-size plain paper (64 g/m2) into the paper cassette or optional paper feed unit. A4-size paper is normally loaded in the landscape orientation, however it can be loaded in the portrait orientation also. Label sheet is also acceptable.

The paper should be loaded as shown below.

Sideways feed	Lengthways feed
A4, Label sheet	A3
B5	B4
A5	A4R
Executive	Legal
Letter	Ledger

IMPORTANT

•To avoid paper jams, note the following precautions.

-Never remove the paper cassette while the printer is printing. This may cause paper jams or a printer malfunction.

-Use only plain paper (64-90 g/m2) and label sheets.

-Never use paper that has fins, or paper that is wrinkled or extremely curled.

-Never stack paper in the paper cassette higher than the limit mark located inside the cassette.

-For details about what kind of paper can be used, see “Paper Requirements,” on P. 8.

-Refill the paper cassette with paper after the loaded paper has run out. Refilling the paper cassette with paper before paper has run out may lead to problems when feeding paper into the printer.

-If the printer is using a hard disk, do not remove or insert the paper cassette while the HD indicator is turned on.

•Load label sheets in the paper cassette only. If label sheets are loaded in the multipurpose tray, this may cause irrecoverable paper jams or a printer malfunction.

•When printing on label sheets, always set [ ] in the printer driver’s [ ] sheet (or [ ] in the set-up menu if you are using an OS which cannot run a Windows printer driver) to [ ].

•If A4-size paper is loaded in the paper cassettes in the landscape and portrait orientations respectively and [ ] is selected in the paper source settings, the landscape orientation is given priority. When you want to feed paper from the paper cassette loaded with paper in the portrait orientation, select the appropriate paper cassette in the printer driver (if you are using an OS that cannot run a printer driver, use the control panel) before printing.

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