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  • Page 1 Laser Beam Printer User's Guide User's Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Turning the Printer ON/OFF of LBP5900 ....... 3 Turning the Printer ON ..........3 Turning the Printer OFF .
  • Page 3 Replacing Drum Cartridges ........107 When a Message Appears.

  • Page 4: Turning The Printer On/Off Of Lbp5900

    Turning the Printer ON/OFF of LBP5900 The power switch to turn the printer ON or OFF is located on the right side of the printer. Be sure to observe the following instructions in order to prevent unexpected problems. Turning the Printer ON In order to use this printer, you should press "...

  • Page 5: Turning The Printer Off

    The indicators of the control panel and the display come on, and the printer initiates a self-diagnostic test on the printer unit and optional accessories. If no abnormality is found during the self-diagnostic test, the indicator and the indicator, and the selected paper source display indicator comes on, <...

  • Page 6: When Not Using A Hard Disk

    When Not Using a Hard Disk When you are not using a hard disk, turn the printer OFF using the following procedure. Make sure that indicator is off. Press " " of the power switch on the printer.

  • Page 7: When Using A Hard Disk (Only When The Hard Disk Installed)

    When Using a Hard Disk (Only When the Hard Disk Installed) When using the optional hard disk, turn the printer OFF using the following procedure. IMPORTANT • If you perform a shutdown when any job of which you stopped the operation or of secured print in the hard disk, the massage <...
  • Page 8 Confirm the message and press [ When the printer is ready to be turned OFF after the process for it is performed, the message < > appears. When the message < > appears, press " " of the power switch on the printer.

  • Page 9: Turning The Printer On/Off Of Lbp5600

    Turning the Printer ON/OFF of LBP5600 The power switch to turn the printer ON or OFF is located on the right side of the printer. Be sure to observe the following instructions in order to prevent unexpected problems. Turning the Printer ON In order to use this printer, you should press "...

  • Page 10: Turning The Printer Off

    The indicators come on, and the printer initiates a self-diagnostic test on the printer unit and optional accessories. If no abnormality is found during the self-diagnostic test, the indicator (blue) comes on, and the printer is ready to print. Turning the Printer OFF Turn the printer OFF using the following procedure.

  • Page 11: Online / Offline (Only For Lbp5900)

    Online / Offline (Only for LBP5900) "Online" is the status that the printer receives data from the computer and is possible to print, while "Offline" is the status that the connection with the computer is cut off and be impossible to receive data. To perform the setting for each menu using the control panel, switch the printer status as follows: : The status that can go into a menu.

  • Page 12: Placing The Printer Offline

    NOTE When the printer is switching to the sleep mode, the indicator is off and only the indicator comes on even if the printer is online. If the printer receives data in the sleep mode, the sleep mode is released, the indicator comes on, and the printer is ready to print.

  • Page 13: Paper Requirements

    Paper Requirements To ensure optimum performance, use only paper that falls within the specifications in the following lists. Using inappropriate paper may result in deterioration in print quality or paper jams. Usable Paper The following shows the paper sizes that can be used with this printer. The mark indicates that the paper is available for the 1-sided printing and automatic 2-sided printing;...

  • Page 14: Paper Size Of Lbp5900

    Paper Size of LBP5900 Paper Source Multi- Paper Type Cassette 2 Cassette 3 Cassette 4 purpose Cassette 1 (Optional) (Optional) (Optional) Tray Plain Paper (64-105g/m Letter* Executive* Legal* Ledger (11 x 17)* 12 x 18* Custom Paper Size Long Size Paper* Postcard* 100.0mm x 148.0mm Reply Postcard*...
  • Page 15 Paper Source Multi- Paper Type Cassette 2 Cassette 3 Cassette 4 purpose Cassette 1 (Optional) (Optional) (Optional) Tray Heavy Paper (106-220g/m A5-12 X 18 Custom Paper Size Long Size Paper* Postcard* 100.0mm x 148.0mm Reply Postcard* 148.0mm x 200.0mm 4 on 1 Postcard* 200.0mm x 296.0mm Coated Paper A3/A4 Label A4...

  • Page 16: Paper Size Of Lbp5600

    *4 The following sizes of custom paper can be loaded. In case of portrait orientation: Width 210.0-297.0mm, Length 210.0-431.8mm In case of landscape orientation: Width 210.0-297.0mm, Length 148.0-297.0mm *5 The following sizes of long size paper can be loaded in portrait orientation. This can be printed by only LIPS LX printer driver.

  • Page 17: Abbreviations Of Paper Sizes

    Paper Source Multi- Paper Type Cassette 2 Cassette 3 Cassette 4 purpose Cassette 1 (Optional) (Optional) (Optional) Tray Envelope* Envelope DL 110.0 mm x 220.0 mm Envelope COM10 105.0 mm x 241.0 mm Envelope C5 162.0 mm x 229.0 mm Envelope Monarch 98.0 mm x 191.0 mm Envelope B5 176.0 mm x...

  • Page 18: Paper Capacity Of Paper Source

    Paper Capacity of Paper Source Paper Source Multi- Paper Type Cassette 2 Cassette 3 Cassette 4 purpose Cassette 1 (Optional) (Optional) (Optional) Tray Plain Paper Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. (When plain paper that 100 sheets 250 sheets 550 sheets 550 sheets 550 sheets weighs 64g/m...

  • Page 19: Paper Capacity Of The Output Trays

    Paper Capacity of the Output Trays Output Tray* Paper Type Face-down Output Tray Plain Paper (When plain paper that weighs 64 g/m is used) Approx. 250 sheets Heavy Paper (When heavy paper that weighs 128g/m is used) Approx. 200 sheets Coated Paper Approx.

  • Page 20: Heavy Paper

    This printer can print A3 and A4 size coated paper. Load coated paper in the multi-purpose tray. IMPORTANT Use "A3 size coated paper that Canon recommends", and "A4 size coated paper that Canon recommends". I Label This printer can print A4 size labels. Labels can be loaded in the paper cassettes and multi-purpose tray.
  • Page 21 YOUGATA No.2 KAKUGATA No.2 (105 mm x 235 mm) (114 mm x 162 mm) (240 mm x 332 mm) (Envelope Y401 for Canon LBP (Envelope Y201 for Canon LBP/ /recommended) recommended) *Envelopes of YOUGATA No.4 and YOUGATA No.2 with a flap on the short edge cannot be used.
  • Page 22 IMPORTANT • Do not use the following types of envelopes. Using inappropriate envelopes may result in paper jams that are difficult to clear or may result in damage to the printer. - Envelopes with fasteners or snaps - Envelopes with address windows - Envelopes with adhesive on the surface - Wrinkled or creased envelopes - Poorly manufactured envelopes in which the glued parts are uneven...
  • Page 23 NOTE When printing envelopes, they may be creased. I Envelope of LBP5600 The envelopes that can be used with this printer are Envelope DL, Envelope COM10, Envelope C5, Envelope Monarch, and Envelope B5, and the one that have the following structures only.
  • Page 24 • When loading DL, COM10, C5 or Monarch, load them so that the flap is toward the left of the printer when viewed from the front. • When loading envelopes at size of Envelope B5, close the flaps and load them so that the bottom of the envelopes is toward the front of the printer when viewed from the front.

  • Page 25: Printable Area

    Printable Area The following shows the printable area of this printer. If you have selected the [Print with Upper Left of Sheet as Starting Point] check box in the [Finishing Details] dialog box in the printer driver, however, you can extend the printable area to near the edges of the paper.

  • Page 26: Unusable Paper

    I Envelopes You cannot print on any area within 10 mm of the edges of an envelope. You may have to change the printable area before printing, depending on the application you use. Sample: YOUGATA No.4 (LBP5900) Sample: Envelope COM 10 (LBP5600) 105mm 10mm 241 mm...
  • Page 27 - Paper that contains ink that melts, burns, evaporates or emits harmful gases with the heat (approx. 190 °C) of the fixing unit - Heat-sensitive paper - Treated color paper - Specially coated paper (coated paper for ink jet printers, etc.) - Paper with adhesive on the surface •...

  • Page 28: Printing From A Paper Cassette

    Printing from a Paper Cassette Different sizes of paper can be loaded in Cassette 1 supplied with the printer and in Cassette 2, 3, and 4 that are available when the optional paper feeders are installed. Then, you can switch among these paper sources automatically. Since the paper loading procedures for Cassette 1 and for the optional Cassette 2 to 4 differ, load paper properly using the following procedure.

  • Page 29: Loading Paper In Cassette 1

    - Cassette 2, 3, and 4 Paper feed roller Loading Paper in Cassette 1 Pull the paper cassette out. Pull the paper cassette out until it stops a.
  • Page 30 After lifting the paper cassette up a little b, pull it out while supporting it with other hand as shown in the figure c. CAUTION Be sure to take the paper cassette out of the printer before loading paper. If paper is loaded while the paper cassette is partially pulled out, the paper cassette may drop or the printer may become damaged resulting in personal injury.
  • Page 31 Adjust the length of the paper cassette according to the size of the paper to be loaded. When loading paper in landscape orientation, such as when loading A4, B5, A5, Letter, or Executive size paper, shorten the paper cassette. When loading paper in portrait orientation, such as when loading A3, B4, Ledger (11X17), or Legal size paper, extend the paper cassette.
  • Page 32 While holding the lock release lever of the side paper guide, slide the guide to the mark for the size of the paper to be loaded. The side paper guides move together. Align this part with the paper size to be loaded When loading labels, fan them in small batches and align the edges.

  • Page 33: Paper Guide

    Load the paper stack so that the rear edge is aligned with the paper guide. CAUTION When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper. IMPORTANT If you use paper that has been poorly cut, multiple sheets of paper may be fed at once.
  • Page 34 NOTE • To print letterhead paper or paper printed with a logo, load the paper in the proper orientation according to the following instructions: - When loading paper in landscape orientation, such as when loading A4, B5, A5, Letter, or Executive size paper, load the paper so that the printing side is facing up and as shown in the following figures.
  • Page 35 - When loading paper in landscape orientation, such as when loading A3, B4, Ledger, and Legal size paper, load the paper so that the printing side is facing up and as shown in the following figures. :Feeding direction :Feeding direction Press down the paper stack so that it is loaded under the hooks on the side paper guides.
  • Page 36 IMPORTANT Up to approximately 250 sheets of plain paper (64 g/m ) or approximately 50 sheets of labels can be loaded in the paper cassette. Be sure that the paper stack does not exceed the load limit marks on the paper guides. If the paper stack exceeds the load limit marks, this may result in misfeeds.
  • Page 37 IMPORTANT Make sure that the size of the loaded paper matches that of the paper size setting switch before setting the paper cassette in the printer. If the size indicated by the paper size setting switch does not match, this may result in printer malfunction. Set the paper cassette in the printer.
  • Page 38 After lifting the front of the paper cassette up a little b, push the paper cassette into the printer firmly until the front side of the paper cassette is flush with the front surface of the printer c.

  • Page 39: Loading Standard Paper Size In Cassette 2, 3, Or 4

    Loading Standard Paper Size in Cassette 2, 3, or 4 Pull the paper cassette out. Pull the paper cassette out until it stops a.
  • Page 40 After lifting the paper cassette up a little b, pull it out while supporting the cassette with your left hand until the handle on the right side of the paper cassette appears completely c. Handle...
  • Page 41 While holding the paper cassette with both hands, pull it out completely d as shown in the figure. CAUTION Be sure to take the paper cassette out of the paper feeder before loading paper. If paper is loaded while the paper cassette is partially pulled out, the paper cassette may drop or the printer may become damaged resulting in personal injury.
  • Page 42 While holding the lock release lever of the rear paper guide, slide the guide to the mark for the size of the paper to be loaded. While holding the lock release lever of the side paper guide, slide the guide to the mark for the size of the paper to be loaded.
  • Page 43 When loading labels, fan them in small batches and align the edges. Fan in small batches Align the edges of the stack on a hard and flat surface CAUTION When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper.
  • Page 44 IMPORTANT If you use paper that has been poorly cut, multiple sheets of paper may be fed at once. In this case, align the edges of the stack on a hard, flat surface. NOTE To print letterhead paper or paper printed with a logo, load the paper in the proper orientation according to the following instructions: - When loading paper in landscape orientation, such as when loading A4, B5, A5, Letter, or Executive size paper, load the paper so that the printing side is facing up...
  • Page 45 - When loading paper in landscape orientation, such as when loading A3, B4, Ledger, and Legal size paper, load the paper so that the printing side is facing up and as shown in the following figures. :Feeding direction :Feeding direction...
  • Page 46 Press down the paper stack so that it is loaded under the hooks on the side paper guides. Make sure that there is sufficient space between the hooks and paper stack. If there is no sufficient space, slightly reduce the amount of paper. Hooks Load limit mark IMPORTANT...
  • Page 47 Hold the tab of the paper size setting switch, and align the paper size with the triangular mark of the paper size setting switch The default is "A3". CUSTOM Paper size setting switch IMPORTANT Make sure that the size of the loaded paper matches that of the paper size setting switch before setting the paper cassette in the printer.
  • Page 48 Set the paper cassette in the paper feeder. While holding the paper cassette with both hands, push it to the position shown in the figure a. Then, hold the front of the paper cassette with your right hand and push it until it stops b.
  • Page 49 After lifting the front of the paper cassette up a little c, push the paper cassette into the printer firmly until the front side of the paper cassette is flush with the front surface of the paper feeder d. CAUTION When setting the paper cassette to the paper feeder, be careful not to catch your fingers.

  • Page 50: Loading Custom Paper Size In Cassette 2, 3, Or 4

    Loading Custom Paper Size in Cassette 2, 3, or 4 IMPORTANT • The following size of custom paper can be loaded. - In case of portrait orientation: Width 210.0 - 297.0mm, Length 210.0 - 431.8mm - In case of landscape orientation: Width 210.0 - 297.0mm, Length 148.0 - 297.0mm •...
  • Page 51 Pull the paper cassette out. Pull the paper cassette out until it stops a .
  • Page 52 After lifting the front of the paper cassette up a little b , pull it out with left hand holding until the tab on the right side of the paper cassette is shown completely Handle...
  • Page 53 While holding the paper cassette with both hands, pull it out completely d as shown in the figure. CAUTION Be sure to take the paper cassette out of the paper feeder before loading paper. If paper is loaded while the paper cassette is partially pulled out, the paper cassette may drop or the printer may become damaged resulting in personal injury.
  • Page 54 CAUTION When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper. IMPORTANT If you use paper that has been poorly cut, multiple sheets of paper may be fed at once. In this case, align the edges of the stack on a hard, flat surface. NOTE •...
  • Page 55 - When loading the paper in portrait orientation, load the paper so that the printing side is facing up, as shown in the following figures. :Feeding direction :Feeding direction While holding the lock release lever of the rear paper guide, slide the guide to the mark for the size of the paper to be loaded.
  • Page 56 While holding the lock release lever of the side paper guide, slide the guide to the mark for the size of the paper to be loaded. The side paper guides move together. Press down the paper stack so that it is loaded under the hooks on the side paper guides.
  • Page 57 IMPORTANT Up to approximately 550 sheets of plain paper (64 g/m ) can be loaded in the paper cassette. Be sure that the paper stack does not exceed the load limit marks on the paper guides. If the paper stack exceeds the load limit marks, this may result in misfeeds.
  • Page 58 Set the paper cassette in the paper feeder. While holding the paper cassette with both hands, push it to the position shown in the figure a . Then, hold the front of the paper cassette with your right hand and push it until it stops b .
  • Page 59 After lifting the front of the paper cassette up a little c , push the paper cassette into the printer firmly until the front side of the paper cassette is flush with the front surface of the paper feeder d . CAUTION When setting the paper cassette to the paper feeder, be careful not to catch your fingers.

  • Page 60: Printing From The Multi-Purpose Tray

    Printing from the Multi-purpose Tray Printing Paper (Other than Postcards and Envelopes) Use the following procedure to load plain paper, heavy paper, coated paper or label in the multi-purpose tray. IMPORTANT Data cannot be printed within a 5mm margin on all sides of the paper. (If you have selected the [Print with Upper Left of Sheet as Starting Point] check box in the [Finishing Details] dialog box in the printer driver, however, you can extend the printable area to near the edges of the paper.
  • Page 61 When loading the long size paper such as A3, B4, or long size paper, pull the auxiliary tray out a , and open the extension tray b . Spread the paper guides a little wider than the actual paper width.
  • Page 62 Before loading coated paper or labels, fan them in small batches and align the edges. Fan in small batches Align the edges of the stack on a hard and flat surface CAUTION When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper.
  • Page 63 CAUTION When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper. IMPORTANT When loading long size paper, set one piece at a time to the multi-purpose tray as shown in the figure. • The multi-purpose tray can be loaded with up to the number of sheets listed below. Make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the load limit marks.
  • Page 64 NOTE • When using LBP5900 and setting < > in group of menu to < >, set due to your printer driver as follows in case of printing custom paper of 297.0 mm long or less. When using LIPS LX printer driver: load the paper in landscape orientation When not using LIPS LX printer driver: load the paper in portrait orientation •...
  • Page 65 - When loading paper in portrait orientation, such as when loading A3, B4, 12 X 18, Ledger (11 X 17), or Legal size paper, load the paper so that the printing side is facing down and as shown in the following figures. :Feeding direction :Feeding direction Align the paper guides with both sides of the stack.

  • Page 66: Printing Postcard (Only For Lbp5900)

    Printing Postcard (Only for LBP5900) Postcard, Reply postcard, 4 on 1 postcard and 4 on 1 postcard recommended by Canon can be loaded in the multi-purpose tray. Use the following procedure to load postcard in the multi-purpose tray. IMPORTANT •...
  • Page 67 Open the multi-purpose tray. Hold the tab at the center of the printer, and open the multi-purpose tray. Spread the paper guides a little wider than the actual postcard width.
  • Page 68 Gently load the stack of Postcard with the printing side facing down until it touches the back of the multi-purpose tray as shown in the figure. Load limit mark CAUTION When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper.
  • Page 69 • When loading Reply postcard, be sure to load them in landscape orientation so that the printing side is facing down and the top edge is toward the back of the printer when viewed from the front. • When printing Reply postcard, match the paper settings and printing orientation specified in the application with actual printing orientation.

  • Page 70: Align The Paper Guides With Both Sides Of The Stack

    • If using postcard that has been poorly cut, multiple sheets of paper may be fed at once. In this case, align the edges of the stack on a hard, flat surface. Align the paper guides with both sides of the stack. IMPORTANT •...

  • Page 71: Printing Envelopes

    YOUGATA No.2 KAKUGATA No.2 (105 mm x 235 mm) (114 mm x 162 mm) (240 mm x 332 mm) (Envelope Y401 for Canon LBP (Envelope Y201 for Canon LBP/ /recommended) recommended) *Envelopes of YOUGATA No.4 and YOUGATA No.2 with a flap on the short edge cannot be used.
  • Page 72 Open the multi-purpose tray. Hold the tab at the center of the printer, and open the multi-purpose tray. Spread the paper guides a little wider than the actual envelope width.
  • Page 73 Place the stack of envelopes on a flat surface, flatten them to release any remaining air, and be sure that the edges are pressed tightly. CAUTION When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper.
  • Page 74 Gently load the stack of envelopes with the address side facing down and with the flaps closed and on the left side, until it touches the back of the multi-purpose tray as shown in the figure. Load limit mark IMPORTANT •...
  • Page 75 • When loading envelopes at size of KAKUGATA No.2 (in case of LBP5900), leave the flaps open and load them so that the bottom of the envelopes is toward the back of the printer when viewed from the front. • When loading envelopes at size of Envelope B5 (in case of LBP5600), close the flaps and load them so that the bottom of the envelopes is toward the front of the printer when viewed from the front.
  • Page 76 Align the paper guides with both sides of the stack. IMPORTANT • Make sure that there is no space between the paper guides and the envelopes, and be careful not to press the envelopes so hard that they are distorted. They may result in misfeeds or paper jams.

  • Page 77: Paper Jams (Removing Jammed Paper)

    Paper Jams (Removing Jammed Paper) When a paper jam occurs during printing for some reason, in case of LBP 5900 warning beep sounds and message < > appears on display, while in case of LBP5600 the following message is displayed on printer status window.

  • Page 78: Procedure For Removing Jammed Paper

    Procedure for Removing Jammed Paper When a paper jam occurs, remove the jammed paper using the following procedure and resume a job. When the message that indicates the paper jam does not disappear, there is a possibility that torn pieces of paper are still left inside the printer.
  • Page 79 • Applying excess force may result in tearing paper or damaging the parts in the printer. When removing jammed paper, pull the paper out in the most appropriate direction, judging from the position of the paper. • If paper is torn, be sure to find and remove any remaining pieces of paper. •...
  • Page 80 If using the multi-purpose tray, remove any paper jammed in multi-purpose tray and close it. IMPORTANT If the jammed paper cannot be removed easily, do not try to remove it forcefully but proceed to the next step. Pull the paper cassette out. Pull the paper cassette out until it stops a .
  • Page 81 After lifting the paper cassette up a little b , pull it out while supporting it with other hand as shown in the figure c . IMPORTANT The paper cassette cannot be pulled out horizontally. If trying to pull it out forcefully, this may result in damage to the paper cassette.
  • Page 82 If the paper feeder is installed, pull all the paper cassettes out from the top. Pull the paper cassette out until it stops a .
  • Page 83 After lifting the paper cassette up a little b , pull it out with left hand holding until the tab on the right side of the paper cassette is shown completely c . Handle...
  • Page 84 While holding the paper cassette with both hands, pull it out completely d as shown in the figure. IMPORTANT • Because the paper cassette is heavy, hold it with your both hands securely. • Place the removed paper cassette on an even and stable surface. Remove any jammed paper in the manner of pushing it downward.
  • Page 85 In case of the paper feeder IMPORTANT • If jammed paper cannot be removed easily, do not try to remove it forcefully but proceed to the next step. • Do not touch the paper feed roller and switch on the lower portion of the printer. This may result in damage to the printer or printer error.

  • Page 86: Open The Front Cover

    Open the front cover. While pressing the lever on the right side of the front cover, open the front cover toward you. IMPORTANT Before opening the front cover, make sure that the multi-purpose tray is closed.
  • Page 87 Pull the fixing unit down toward you. While pressing the green lock release buttons a on the left and right side of the fixing unit, hold the tabs and pull the fixing unit down toward you b as shown in the figure.
  • Page 88 IMPORTANT If jammed paper cannot be removed easily, pull jammed paper out gently and strongly to remove it. If jammed paper still cannot be removed, do not try to remove it forcefully but proceed to the next step. Remove jammed paper from the back of the fixing unit. IMPORTANT Pull jammed paper out gently and strongly to prevent the toner that does not fix onto jammed paper from scattering,...
  • Page 89 While holding the tabs, move the fixing unit back to its original position , and then press the tabs on the both sides a a a a as shown in the figure b b b b Tabs...
  • Page 90 Remove jammed paper in the lower portion of the fixing unit. Turn the dial on the left of the fixing unit in the direction of the arrow to send any jammed paper a as shown in the figure. Pull the lever under the fixing unit towards you b, and remove jammed paper c as shown in the figure.
  • Page 91 If a paper jam occurs when performing 2-sided printing, open the cover of the duplex print transport guide holding the tab inside the front cover as shown in the figure , and remove a a a a jammed paper b b b b...
  • Page 92 Close the front cover. While supporting the front cover a, push and close the front cover with both hands as shown in the figure b. CAUTION Push the front portion of the front cover to close it as shown in the figure. If closing the front cover by the levers on the both sides, you may catch your fingers, resulting in personal injury.
  • Page 93 Set the paper cassette to the printer. While holding the paper cassette with both hands and insert it until it stops a as shown in the figure. After lifting the front of the paper cassette up a little b, push the paper cassette into the printer firmly until the front side of the paper cassette is flush with the front surface of the printer c.
  • Page 94 If the paper feeder is installed, set all the paper cassettes to the paper feeder from the top. While holding the paper cassette with both hands, push it to the position shown in the figure a. Then, hold the front of the paper cassette with your right hand and push it until it stops b.
  • Page 95 After lifting the front of the paper cassette up a little c, push the paper cassette into the printer firmly until the front side of the paper cassette is flush with the front surface of the paper feeder d. CAUTION When setting the paper cassette to the paper feeder, be careful not to catch your fingers.

  • Page 96: Replacing The Toner Cartridges

    Replacing the Toner Cartridges This section describes how to replace the toner cartridges. When a Message Appears Toner cartridges are consumable products. If getting almost out of toner when using the printer, a message appears on the display in case of LBP5900, or on the Printer Status Window in case of LBP5600, so follow the directions in the message.
  • Page 97 ( © P.104). NOTE The lifetimes of the toner cartridges (Canon Genuine Parts) used in this printer are as follows. Page counts are for A4 at 5% page coverage with the print density set to the default setting.

  • Page 98: Replacing The Toner Cartridges

    Replacing the Toner Cartridges If a message appears, replace the toner cartridge of the indicated color with a new one. WARNING Do not throw a used toner cartridge into open flames, as this may cause the toner remaining inside the toner cartridge to ignite, resulting in burns or a fire. CAUTION Take care not to allow the toner to come into contact with your hands or clothing, as this will dirty your hands or clothing.
  • Page 99 IMPORTANT The toner cartridges are installed from the back in order of Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, and Black. Yellow Magenta Cyan Black Tilt the lock release lever of the toner cartridge that you want to replace to the position of " ", and release the lock. Lock release lever...
  • Page 100 Align the circle mark on the lock release lever with that on the toner cartridge. *Figure from the above Align with this part Remove the toner cartridge from the printer. IMPORTANT If the toner cartridge cannot be removed, check if the circle mark on the lock release lever is aligned with that on the toner cartridge.
  • Page 101 Take the toner cartridge out of the box, and then take it out of the protective pack. While holding the center portion on the top of the protective pack, open it to left and right. IMPORTANT Keep the protective pack for the toner cartridge. It may be required after taking out the toner cartridge for printer maintenance.
  • Page 102 While holding the tab, insert the toner cartridge into the printer , and then push it gently until it stops as shown in a a a a b b b b the figure.

  • Page 103: Toner Cartridge

    Insert the toner cartridge so that the orientation of the character on the toner cartridge and that on the toner cover match. *Figure from the above Match the operation of the characters Tilt the lock release lever to the position of " ", to lock the toner cartridge.
  • Page 104 Align the triangular mark on the lock release lever with that on the toner cartridge. *Figure from the above Align with this part Close the toner cover. IMPORTANT • If you cannot close the toner cover, check if the toner cartridges are installed properly.

  • Page 105: Reset The Counter Of Toner Cartridges

    If you replace the toner cartridge when < > (in case of LBP5900), or "Toner Cartridge Replacement Required" (in case of LBP5600) was not being displayed, reset the counter in Reset the Counter of Toner Cartridges ( © P.104). Reset the Counter of Toner Cartridges If you replaced a toner cartridge when <...

  • Page 106: In Case Of Lbp5600

    Press [ Initialization cannot be carried out if you press [ ] without pressing [ NOTE If < > appears after resetting the counter of the toner cartridge, remove the replaced toner cartridge, hold the toner cartridge so that its tab is at the bottom, shake the cartridge up and down forcefully again to evenly distribute the toner inside the cartridge, and then install the toner cartridge.
  • Page 107 Select the toner cartridge of the replaced color, and then click [OK]. A confirmation message is displayed. Click [Yes]. NOTE If "Toner Cartridge Replacement Required" is displayed after resetting the counter of the toner cartridge, remove the replaced toner cartridge, hold it with the tab facing down, shake it up and down strongly again, evenly distribute the toner inside the cartridge, and install it.

  • Page 108: Replacing Drum Cartridges

    Replacing Drum Cartridges This section describes how to replace drum cartridges. When a Message Appears Drum cartridges are consumable products. When any drum cartridge is nearing the end of its life, a message appears on the display in case of LBP5900, or on the Printer Status Window in case of LBP5600, so follow the directions in the message.
  • Page 109 Drum Cartridge 502 Cyan NOTE • The lifetime of the drum cartridges (Canon Genuine Parts) used by LBP5900 is as follows. The numbers of the pages are estimated when printing in the following conditions. Printing ratio: 5 %; Print density: the default; Paper size: A4; Paper type: Plain paper,...

  • Page 110: Replacing The Drum Cartridge

    - Cyan (Drum Cartridge 502 Cyan): Approx. 50,000 pages • The lifetime of the drum cartridge (Canon Genuine Parts) used by LBP5600 is as follows. The numbers of the pages are estimated when printing in the following conditions. Printing ratio: 5 %; Print density: the default; Paper size: A4; Paper type: Plain paper, Continuously / 1-sided Printing - Black (Drum Cartridge 502 Black): Approx.
  • Page 111 • The fixing unit and its surroundings inside the printer are hot during use. Do not touch the fixing unit and its surroundings. This may result in burns. IMPORTANT • Be sure to use only the drum cartridge designed for this printer. •...
  • Page 112 • When removing or installing the drum cartridge, work from the left side of the printer as shown in the figure. • Do not touch the high-voltage contacts in the following position. This may result in damage to the printer. - Inside the front cover High-voltage contacts...
  • Page 113 - Right side of the ITB unit, inside the printer High-voltage contacts - Drum cartridge guides High-voltage contacts...
  • Page 114 Open the front cover. While pressing the lever on the right of the front cover, open the front cover toward you. IMPORTANT Before opening the front cover, make sure that the multi-purpose tray and the paper cassette of the printer are closed.
  • Page 115 Pull the fixing unit down toward you. While pressing the green lock release buttons a on the left and right side of the fixing unit, hold the tabs and pull the fixing unit down toward you b as shown in the figure.
  • Page 116 Open the top cover. Press the blue lock release button of the top cover. While holding the lever of the top cover, open the top cover.
  • Page 117 IMPORTANT • Do not touch the transfer belt of the ITB unit and the ITB unit cover. If the transfer belt is damaged, this may result in misfeeds or deterioration in print quality. The transfer belt of the ITB unit is supplied with a function that cleans itself, therefore, you do not need to clean the belt even when toner is on it.
  • Page 118 Slide the blue lock release lever of the drum cartridge that you want to replace to the position of " ", and release the lock. Slide the blue lock release lever so that the triangular mark on the lock release lever matches that of the label.
  • Page 119 Take the drum cartridge out of the box, and then take it out of the protective bag. IMPORTANT Keep the protective bag for the drum cartridge. It may be required after taking out the drum cartridge for printer maintenance. Remove the paper that indicates the cautions from the drum cartridge, and read the contents thoroughly.
  • Page 120 Remove the packing material provided with tape (1 piece) shown in the figure. Remove the tape a and packing material at the same time. If the packing material cannot be removed, tilt the packing material b, and then remove it c. Packing material attached with tape Remove the packing material attached with tape (1 piece)
  • Page 121 Remove the packing material provided with tape (1 piece) shown in the figure. Remove the tape a, and then pull the packing material out b. When removing the tape, remove the tape gently while supporting the blue shutter with hand. Packing material attached with tape Remove the tape...
  • Page 122 Remove the tape (3 pieces) shown in the figure in order of a a a a b b b b The tape to be removed in b has another tape attached to the rear end. Remove them together. Remove this tape together Hold the drum cartridge by the blue tabs and shake it up and down 10 to 12 times each as shown in the figure to evenly...
  • Page 123 Place paper on a flat surface, place the drum cartridge on it, and then fold back the tab of the sealing tape as shown in the figure. IMPORTANT • When placing the drum cartridge, be sure to place paper under the drum cartridge to prevent a desk or others from being damaged by the bottom of the drum cartridge.
  • Page 124 Pull the sealing tape (approx. 70 cm long) out gently and horizontally while supporting the drum cartridge. When pulling the sealing tape out, you may feel it to be heavy. However, because this is not printer malfunction, pull the sealing tape out completely. Support this part with your hand IMPORTANT...
  • Page 125 • Pull the sealing tape out completely from the drum cartridge. If any tape remains in the drum cartridge, this may result in poor print quality. • Dispose of the removed sealing tape according to the local regulations. Before installing the drum cartridge, align the triangular mark on the lock release lever with the triangular mark of "...
  • Page 126 Make sure that the levers near the drum cartridge guides on the both sides are in the proper position as shown in the figure. Lever Lever If the levers are not in the proper position, the drum cartridges cannot be installed.
  • Page 127 Install the drum cartridge into the printer. Insert the drum cartridge firmly until it touches the back of the printer. Insert the projections on each side of the drum cartridge into the drum cartridge guides as shown in the figure. -Drum cartridge guide (left) Yellow Magenta...
  • Page 128 Slide the blue lock release lever to the position of " " to lock the drum cartridge. Slide the blue lock release lever until the triangular mark on the lock release lever aligns with the triangular mark on the label. Lock release lever Align with the triangular mark...
  • Page 129 By pressing the portion indicated "PUSH", close the top cover firmly until it cannot be pressed down any further as shown in the figure. By holding the lever as shown in the figure make sure that the top cover does not open.
  • Page 130 While holding the tabs, move the fixing unit back to its original position , and then press the tabs on the both sides a a a a as shown in the figure b b b b Tabs...
  • Page 131 Close the front cover. While supporting the front cover a, push and close the front cover with both hands as shown in the figure b. CAUTION Push the front portion of the front cover to close it as shown in the figure. If closing the front cover by the levers on the both sides, you may catch your fingers, resulting in personal injury.

  • Page 132: Replacing The Waste Toner Container

    IMPORTANT When you are replacing the waste toner container, be sure to use the waste toner container designed for this printer. Model Name Supported Canon Genuine Waste Toner Container LBP5900 / 5600 WASTE TONER BOX WT-98...

  • Page 133: Replacing The Waste Toner Container

    NOTE • The waste toner container (Canon Genuine Parts) is full with approx. 4500 pages. The numbers of the pages are estimated when printing in the following conditions. Printing ratio: 5 %; Print density: the default; Paper size: A4; Paper type: Plain paper, 2 sheets intermittency of printing / 1-sided printing •...
  • Page 134 • The waste toner cannot be reused. Do not mix the waste toner with the new one. • Never touch the high-voltage contacts inside the front cover. This may result in damage to the printer. High-voltage contacts Open the front cover. While pressing the lever on the right side of the front cover, open the front cover toward you.
  • Page 135 Hold the tab on the wasted toner cover, and open the wasted toner cover. Remove the waste toner container.
  • Page 136 Install the supplied flap to the waste toner container. Take a new waste toner container out of the protective bag. Install the waste toner container.
  • Page 137 Hold the tab on the wasted toner cover, and close the wasted toner cover. Close the front cover. While supporting the front cover a, push and close the front cover with both hands as shown in the figure b.
  • Page 138 CAUTION Push the front portion of the front cover to close it as shown in the figure. If closing the front cover by the levers on the both sides, you may catch your fingers, resulting in personal injury.

  • Page 139: Cancel The Print Job (Only For Lbp5900)

    Cancel the Print Job (Only for LBP5900) When you want to cancel the current job, perform "Job Cancel" using the following procedure. Job Cancel allows you to cancel the job that currently being received or processed. This option does not affect the next print data or the jobs that have not been processed yet.

  • Page 140: Deleting/Pausing/Resuming A Print Job (Only For Lbp5600)

    Deleting/Pausing/Resuming a Print Job (Only for LBP5600) You can delete, pause, or resume a job in the Printer Status Window. Start printing. The Printer Status Window appears. NOTE The Printer Status Window may not appear depending on the settings for [Display Printer Status Window] in the [Preferences] menu in the Printer Status Window.
  • Page 141 Click the button for the desired operation from among the [Job Operation] buttons. G Deleting a Job ❑ [Click [ ] (Delete Job). G Pause a Job ❑ [Click [ ] (Pause Job). G Resuming the Job ❑ [Click [ ] (Resume Job).

  • Page 142: Confirming The Printer Function

    Confirming the Printer Function In Case of LBP5900 This printer has the function of Status Print that allows you to confirm such as the settings in the menu. Use these functions when required after installing and connecting the printer, for example when you want to check the operation. The Status Print prints the list of the functions and settings in the menu that can be used currently.
  • Page 143 Confirm the contents of the Status Print. Status Print prints information as shown in the following figure. The Status Print allows you to make sure of the list of the functions and settings in the menu that can be used currently, the software that is installed in the printer, the version name of the hardware, and a number of pages.

  • Page 144: In Case Of Lbp5600

    In Case of LBP5600 This printer has the function of Printer Status Print that allows you to confirm the optional settings of the printer, settings for [Device Settings] in the [Options] menu in the Printer Status Window, and the current printer status such as number of total printed pages.
  • Page 145 Confirm the contents of the Printer Status Print. Printer Status Print prints information as shown in the following figure. You can confirm the optional settings of the printer, settings for [Device Settings] in the [Options] menu in the Printer Status Window, and the current printer status such as a number of total printed pages.

  • Page 146: Service Call Display

    (n indicates alphanumeric the printer. characters) local authorized Canon dealer. A problem has occurred in the Follow the instructions 2 or later, and contact your fixing unit of the local authorized Canon dealer.
  • Page 147 , and then remove the ground wire from the ground terminal c c c c d d d d Contact your local authorized Canon dealer. When contacting your Canon dealer, please report the problems and eight-digit alphanumeric characters that you have noted.

  • Page 148: In Case Of Lbp5600

    In Case of LBP5600 When a problem has occurred and the printer does not work properly, the indicator (red) comes on and the following service call appears in the Printer Status Window. If the service call appears, cycle the power of the printer using the following procedure.
  • Page 149 Turn the printer OFF, wait for 10 seconds or longer, and then turn it ON again. If the message does not reappear, the printer can be used as it is. If the message still appears, proceed to the next step. Note down the error code displayed in the Printer Status Window.
  • Page 150 , and then remove the ground wire from the ground terminal c c c c d d d d Contact your local authorized Canon dealer. When contacting your Canon dealer, please report the problems and the error code that you have noted.

  • Page 151: Message List (Only For Lbp5900)

    Message List (Only for LBP5900) If the printer cannot print for any reason (an error is occurring) when using the printer, warning beep sounds, the indicator comes on, and an error message that indicates the contents of the trouble) appears on the display. When any remedy is required although this status does not affect the job (Warning), a warning message appears on the display.
  • Page 152 Message Cause and Remedy Cause The toner cartridge of Y (Yellow), M (Magenta), C (Cyan), or K (Black) is not installed or is not installed properly. Remedy Install the toner cartridge of displayed color, or install it properly. Cause The toner cartridge of Y (Yellow), M (Magenta), C (Cyan), or K (Black) is nearing the end of its life.
  • Page 153 Message Cause and Remedy Cause The paper that cannot be printed in automatic 2-sided printing has been specified. <Error skip> Remedy Set the paper source in this printer and the paper size in an application to the standard paper size, and print again. Cause The actual paper size that has been loaded in the multi-purpose tray differs from the...
  • Page 154 Message Cause and Remedy Cause The waste toner container needs to be replaced soon. Remedy You can continue to print for a while, <Warning message> however have ready a new waste toner container. Cause The waste toner container has been full. Remedy Replace the waste toner container with a new one.

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