Laser Beam Printer. User's Guide

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1 Laser Beam Printer User's Guide

2 Contents Turning the Printer ON/OFF (For 5910/5910F) Turning the Printer ON Turning the Printer OFF When Not Using a Hard Disk When Using a Hard Disk (Only When a Hard Disk is Installed) Turning the Printer ON/OFF (For LBP5610) Turning the Printer ON Turning the Printer OFF Online and Offline (Only for LBP5910/5910F) Placing the Printer Online Placing the Printer Offline Paper Requirements Usable Paper Paper Size for LBP5910/5910F Paper Type for LBP5910/5910F Paper Size for LBP Paper Type for LBP Printable Area Unusable Paper Paper Capacity of Paper Source Paper Capacity of the Output Tray Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette When Loading Paper in Cassette When Loading Standard Size Paper in Cassette 2, 3, or When Loading Custom Size Paper (Non-Standard Size Paper) in Cassette 2, 3, or Loading Paper in the Multi-purpose Tray When Loading Paper (Other than Postcards and Envelopes) When Loading Postcards (Only for LBP5910/5910F) When Loading Envelopes Paper Loading Orientation Paper Jams Precautions on Clearing Paper Jams Paper Jam Area Procedure for Clearing Paper Jams

3 Staple Jams (Only for LBP5910F) Precautions on Clearing Staple Jams Procedure for Clearing Staple Jams Replacing the Toner Cartridges When a Message Appears Precautions on Replacing the Toner Cartridges Replacing the Toner Cartridges Resetting the Counter of Toner Cartridges In Case of LBP5910/5910F In Case of LBP Replacing the Drum Cartridges When a Message Appears Precautions on Replacing the Drum Cartridges Replacing the Drum Cartridges Removing the Drum Cartridge to Be Replaced Installing a New Drum Cartridge Replacing the Waste Toner Container When a Message Appears Precautions on Replacing the Waste Toner Container Replacing the Waste Toner Container Replacing the Staple Cartridge (Only for LBP5910F) When a Message Appears Precautions on Replacing the Staple Cartridge Replacing the Staple Cartridge Canceling a Job (Only for LBP5910/5910F) Deleting/Pausing/Resuming a Job (Only for LBP5610) Confirming the Printer Features In Case of LBP5910/5910F In Case of LBP Service Call Display In Case of LBP5910/5910F In Case of LBP Message List (Only for LBP5910/5910F)

4 Turning the Printer ON/OFF (For 5910/5910F) 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 " " of the power switch to turn the printer ON. After running a self-diagnostic test on the printer unit and optional accessories, the printer will be ready to print. IMPORTANT Do not turn the power ON immediately after turning it OFF. If you want to turn the printer ON again after turning it OFF, wait at least 10 seconds after turning the printer OFF before turning it ON again. Be sure to set the paper cassette in the printer before you turn the power ON for the first time after you install the printer. NOTE When turning the printer ON for the first time after installing the hard disk, or when being malfunction in the hard disk, it takes approx. 60 seconds to be ready to print because of formatting after turning the printer ON. 1 Press " " of the power switch on the printer. 3

5 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, < >, <00 LIPS>, or <00 ESC/P> comes on the display and the printer can be ready to print. indicator Paper source display indicator indicator The following information is displayed on the display. Ready to print and no processing print data Turning the Printer OFF Paper size in the paper source that is selected currently Turn the printer OFF using the following procedure. The operation to turn the printer OFF is different in whether using the hard disk or not. IMPORTANT When using the hard disk, be sure to turn the printer OFF as the procedure for the protection of the hard disk. (See p. 6) If the printer is used on a network, make sure that it is not printing data from another computer before turning the printer OFF. If turning the printer OFF with the indicator being on, remaining print data will be deleted. Turn the printer OFF after necessary print data completing to be output or being output by selecting < > with pressing [ ] offline. Do not turn the printer OFF when the printer is in any of the following status: - During printing. -While the printer is running a self-diagnostic test immediately after turning the power ON -When the messages informing you that the NVRAM is being initialized or being written is displayed. -While < > or < > is displayed. When you are using a hard disk, make sure that HDD indicator is not on. If turn the printer OFF while the HDD indicator is on (while data is being read from the hard disk or being written to the hard disk), the hard disk may be damaged and disabled. 4

6 When Not Using a Hard Disk When you are not using a hard disk, turn the printer OFF using the following procedure. 1 Make sure that indicator is off. Off 2 Press " " of the power switch on the printer. 5

7 When Using a Hard Disk (Only When a Hard Disk is 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 is in the hard disk, the message < > or < > is displayed. If you want to execute a shutdown, perform a soft reset to delete the job, and then perform a shutdown again. If you do not want to execute a shutdown, press [ ]. Once you perform a shutdown, you cannot cancel the operation in midstream. When you want to turn the printer ON again, turn the printer OFF once following the instruction of the message, and then turn the printer ON. NOTE You can also perform < > in the menu by pressing [ ] on the control panel. 1 Make sure that the indicator and HDD indicator are off. Off 2 Hold down the control panel power switch (sub power supply) on the control panel until < > is displayed, then release the switch. Hold down the switch (approximately 4 seconds) until < > is displayed. If the switch is released in less than 4 seconds, and < > is set to a setting value other than < >, the printer enters Power Save Mode. 6

8 3 Confirm the message. When the printer is ready to be turned OFF after the process for it is performed, the message < > appears. 4 When the message < > appears, press " " of the power switch on the printer. 7

9 Turning the Printer ON/OFF (For LBP5610) 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 " " of the power switch to turn the printer ON. After running a self-diagnostic test on the printer unit and optional accessories, the printer will be ready to print. IMPORTANT Do not turn the power ON immediately after turning it OFF. If you want to turn the printer ON again after turning it OFF, wait at least 10 seconds after turning the printer OFF before turning it ON again. Be sure to set the paper cassette in the printer before you turn the power ON for the first time after you install the printer. 1 Press " " of the power switch on the printer. 8

10 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. On Turning the Printer OFF Turn the printer OFF using the following procedure. IMPORTANT If the printer is used on a network, make sure that it is not printing data from another computer before turning the printer OFF. If you turn the printer OFF, all the print data remaining in the printer memory will be deleted. So, wait for the necessary print data to be printed before turning the printer OFF. Do not turn the printer OFF when the printer is in any of the following status: - During printing -While the printer is running a self-diagnostic test immediately after turning the power ON 1 Press " " of the power switch on the printer. 9

11 Online and Offline (Only for LBP5910/5910F) "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: O: The status that can go into a menu. -: The status that cannot go into a menu. When the printer is online When the printer is offline menu O* O menu O O menu O O menu O - menu O - * The setting in the options is not available in online status. Placing the Printer Online When printing from the computer, it is necessary that the printer is online. Before printing, make sure that the printer is online. If not, place the printer online using the following procedure. The printer comes online automatically after you turn it ON. 1 Press [ ]. The indicator comes on, and the printer is ready to print. IMPORTANT If an error is occurring in the printer (the indicator is on, or numbers in the message is blinking), it cannot come online. Eliminate the cause of the error before you place the printer online. 10

12 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. Placing the Printer Offline Set the printer to offline using the following procedure to prevent the printer from receiving data from the computer and to set all options of the menu. 1 Press [ ]. The indicator comes off, and the printer is available to be set by the control panel. IMPORTANT The printer comes online automatically if left in the offline state for five minutes or longer. If an error is occurring in the printer (the indicator is on, or numbers in the message is blinking), or the menu function, paper selection and setting of the paper size are being operated, the printer cannot set to online automatically. 11

13 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; the " " mark indicates that the paper is available for only 1-sided printing; and the "-" mark indicates that the printing cannot be performed. IMPORTANT When continuously printing the paper of mm wide (Letter size) or less, the safety function that prevents damages caused by heat may slow the print speed down in stages. (In case of plain paper of A5, B5, or B4 size, the print speed may drop to approx. 10 pages/min., and in case of postcard, the print speed may drop to approx. 4 pages/min.) When printing with a resolution of 1200dpi, the print speed drops to approximately half. Paper Size for LBP5910/5910F Paper Source Paper Size Multipurpose Tray Cassette 1 Cassette 2 (Optional) Cassette 3 (Optional) Cassette 4 (Optional) A5* 1 B5* 1 A4* 1 B4* 2 A3* 2 Letter* 1 Executive* 1 Legal* 2 Ledger (11 x 17)* 2 12

14 Paper Source Paper Size Multipurpose Tray Cassette 1 Cassette 2 (Optional) Cassette 3 (Optional) Cassette 4 (Optional) 12 x 18* SRA3* Custom Paper Size * 3 - * 4 * 4 * 4 Long Size Paper* 2 * Postcard* mm x mm Reply Postcard* mm x mm 4 on 1 Postcard* mm x mm Envelope* 2 YOUGATA No mm x mm YOUGATA No mm x mm KAKUGATA No mm x mm *1 Paper can be loaded only in landscape orientation. *2 Paper can be loaded only in portrait orientation. *3 The following sizes of custom paper can be loaded. - In case of portrait orientation: Width mm, Length mm - In case of landscape orientation (Only when LIPS LX printer driver is used): Width mm, Length mm Custom paper (plain paper) of the following sizes can be printed by automatic 2-sided printing. - In case of portrait orientation: Width mm, Length mm - In case of landscape orientation (Only when LIPS LX printer driver is used): Width mm, Length mm *4 The following sizes of custom paper can be loaded. In case of portrait orientation: Width mm, Length mm In case of landscape orientation (Only when LIPS LX printer driver is used): Width mm, Length mm *5 The following sizes of long size paper can be loaded in portrait orientation. This can be printed by only LIPS LX printer driver. Width mm, Length ,200.0 mm 13

15 Paper Type for LBP5910/5910F Paper Source Paper Type Multipurpose Tray Cassette 1 Cassette 2 (Optional) Cassette 3 (Optional) Cassette 4 (Optional) Plain paper* ( g/m 2 ) Heavy paper ( g/m 2 ) Coated paper Labels Postcard Envelopes * 100% recycled paper ( g/m 2 ) can be used as plain paper. Paper Size for LBP5610 Paper Source Paper Size Multipurpose Tray Cassette 1 Cassette 2 (Optional) Cassette 3 (Optional) Cassette 4 (Optional) A5* 1 B5* 1 A4* 1 B4* 2 A3* 2 Letter* 1 Executive* 1 Legal* 2 Ledger (11 x 17)* 2 12 x 18* SAR3* Custom Paper Size * 3 - * 4 * 4 * 4 14

16 Paper Source Paper Size Multipurpose Tray Cassette 1 Cassette 2 (Optional) Cassette 3 (Optional) Cassette 4 (Optional) Long Size Paper* 2 * Envelope DL mm x Envelope* mm Envelope COM mm x mm Envelope C mm x mm Envelope Monarch 98.5 mm x mm Envelope B mm x mm *1 Paper can be loaded only in landscape orientation. *2 Paper can be loaded only in portrait orientation. *3 The following sizes of custom paper can be loaded. In case of portrait orientation: Width mm, Length mm In case of landscape orientation: Width mm, Length mm The following sizes of custom paper can be printed by automatic 2-sided printing. In case of portrait orientation: Width mm, Length mm In case of landscape orientation: Width mm, Length mm *4 The following sizes of custom paper can be loaded. In case of portrait orientation: Width mm, Length mm In case of landscape orientation: Width mm, Length mm *5 The following sizes of long size paper can be loaded in portrait orientation. Width mm, Length ,200.0 mm Paper Type for LBP5610 Paper Source Paper Type Multipurpose Tray Cassette 1 Cassette 2 (Optional) Cassette 3 (Optional) Cassette 4 (Optional) Plain paper* ( g/m 2 ) Heavy paper ( g/m 2 ) Coated paper

17 Paper Source Paper Type Multipurpose Tray Cassette 1 Cassette 2 (Optional) Cassette 3 (Optional) Cassette 4 (Optional) Labels Envelopes * 100% recycled paper ( g/m 2 ) can be used as plain paper. Plain Paper for LBP5910/5910F This printer can print Plain paper of the standard paper sizes (A3, B4, A4, B5, A5, SRA3, 12 x 18, Ledger (11X17), Legal, Letter, Executive, Postcard, Reply postcard, 4 on 1 postcard), Custom paper size, and Long size paper. Plain paper that weighs between 64 and 105 g/m 2 can be printed. Standard paper (other than Postcard, Reply postcard, 4 on 1 postcard) can be loaded in the paper cassettes and multi-purpose tray. Plain paper of Postcard, Reply postcard, and 4 on 1 postcard can be loaded in the multi-purpose tray. Automatic 2-sided printing can be performed on paper of A3, B4, A4, B5, A5, Ledger (11X17), Letter, Legal, and Executive sizes. Custom paper size and Long Size Paper can be loaded in the multi-purpose tray. Automatic 2-sided printing can be performed on Custom paper size in the multi-purpose tray. By installing the optional paper feeder, Custom paper size can be loaded in the cassette 2, 3, 4, and automatic 2- sided printing can be performed. * 100 % recycled paper ( g/m 2 ) can be used as plain paper. Plain Paper for LBP5610 This printer can print Plain paper of the standard paper sizes (A3, B4, A4, B5, A5, SRA3, 12 x 18, Ledger (11X17), Legal, Letter, Executive), Custom paper size, and Long size paper. Plain paper that weighs between 64 and 105 g/m 2 can be printed. Standard paper can be loaded in the paper cassettes and multi-purpose tray. Automatic 2-sided printing can be performed on paper of A3, B4, A4, B5, A5, Ledger (11X17), Letter, Legal, and Executive sizes. Custom paper size and Long Size Paper can be loaded in the multi-purpose tray. Automatic 2-sided printing can be performed on Custom paper size in the multi-purpose tray. By installing the optional paper feeder, Custom paper size can be loaded in the cassette 2, 3, 4, and automatic 2- sided printing can be performed. * 100 % recycled paper ( g/m 2 ) can be used as plain paper. Heavy Paper for LBP5910/5910F This printer can print Heavy paper of the standard paper sizes (A3, B4, A4, B5, A5, SRA3, 12 x 18, Ledger (11X17), Legal, Letter, Executive, Postcard, Reply postcard, 4 on 1 postcard), Custom paper size, and Long size paper. And Heavy paper that weighs between 106 and 220 g/m 2 can be printed. Heavy paper can be loaded in the multi-purpose tray, and only 1-sided printing can be performed. 16

18 NOTE Heavy paper at sizes of Postcard, Reply postcard, and 4 on 1 postcard that weighs g/m 2 can be used. Heavy Paper for LBP5610 This printer can print Heavy paper of the standard paper sizes (A3, B4, A4, B5, A5, SRA3, 12 x 18, Ledger (11X17), Legal, Letter, Executive), Custom paper size, and Long size paper. And Heavy paper that weighs between 106 and 220 g/m 2 can be printed. Heavy paper can be loaded in the multi-purpose tray, and only 1-sided printing can be performed. Coated 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". Label This printer can print A4 size labels. Labels can be loaded in the paper cassettes and multi-purpose tray. IMPORTANT Use "A4 size label that Canon recommends". "A4 size label that Canon recommends" weighs 7.8 g per sheet. Do not use the labels in the following conditions. Using inappropriate labels may result in paper jams that are difficult to clear or may result in damage to the printer. -Peeled labels or partly used labels - Coated labels that are easily peeled off from the backing sheet - Labels with uneven adhesive Postcard / Reply postcard / 4 on 1 postcard (Only for LBP5910/5910F) This printer can print Postcard, Reply postcard, 4 on 1 postcard and 4 on 1 postcard recommended by Canon. Load Postcard, Reply postcard, and 4 on 1 postcard with the printing side facing down in the multi-purpose tray. IMPORTANT Printing inappropriate size postcard (other than Postcard, Reply postcard, 4 on 1 postcard, and 4 on 1 postcard recommended by Canon) may cause deterioration in print quality or paper jams. Reply postcard that is not creased can be printed. If the postcard is curled, flatten the curls by warping it in the opposite direction before loading it. Postcard and Reply postcard for ink jet printers cannot be printed. 17

19 Postcard cannot be loaded in landscape orientation. Be sure to load postcard with the printed side facing down in portrait orientation. Reply postcard and 4 on 1 postcard cannot be loaded in portrait orientation. Be sure to load Reply postcard or 4 on 1 postcard with the printed side facing down in landscape orientation. Printing speed drops when printing Postcard, Reply postcard, or 4 on 1 postcard. Envelope for LBP5910/5910F The envelopes that can be used with this printer are YOUGATA No.4, YOUGATA No.2, and KAKUGATA No.2, and the one that have the following structures only. Load the stack of envelopes with the address side (non-glued side) facing down in the multi-purpose tray. YOUGATA No.4 (105 mm x 235 mm) YOUGATA No.2 (114 mm x 162 mm) KAKUGATA No.2 (240 mm x 332 mm) (Envelope K-201G for LBP that Canon recommends) *You cannot use envelopes at sizes of YOUGATA No.4 and YOUGATA No.2 that have a flap on the short edge. 18

20 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 - Irregularly-shaped envelopes Before loading the envelopes, flatten the stack of envelopes to release any remaining air, and press the fold lines along the edges tight. Do not print on the reverse side (glued side) of envelopes. When loading YOUGATA No.4 and YOUGATA No.2, load them so that the flap is toward the left of the printer when viewed from the front. When loading envelopes at size of KAKUGATA No.2, 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. Printing speed drops when printing envelops. 19

21 NOTE When printing envelopes, they may be creased. Envelope for LBP5610 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. Load the stack of envelopes with the address side (non-glued side) facing down in the multi-purpose tray. IMPORTANT The printable envelope types are shown below: Envelope DL (110.0 mm x mm) Envelope Monarch (98.5 mm x mm) Envelope B5 (176.0 mm x mm) Envelope COM10 (104.9 mm x mm) Envelope C5 (162.0 mm x mm) *You cannot use envelopes at sizes of DL, COM10, Monarch, and C5 that have a flap on the short edge. 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 - Irregularly-shaped envelopes Before loading the envelopes, flatten the stack of envelopes to release any remaining air, and press the fold lines along the edges tight. Do not print on the reverse side (glued side) of envelopes. 20

22 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. Printing speed drops when printing envelops. NOTE When printing envelopes, they may be creased. 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. For more details, see Online Help in the printer driver. 21

23 NOTE If you are using LBP5610, and the paper is 315 mm wide or more, the right and left margins are extended according to the width as follows. Paper Width Margin 315 mm 5 mm 316 mm 5.5 mm 317 mm 6 mm 318 mm 6.5 mm 319 mm 7 mm 320 mm 7.5 mm Plain Paper / Heavy Paper / Coated Paper / Label You cannot print on any area within 5 mm of the edges of paper. 5 mm 5 mm 5 mm 5 mm Postcard / Reply postcard / 4 on 1 postcard (Only for LBP5910/5910F) You cannot print on any area within 5 mm of the edges of postcard. 22

24 100 mm 5 mm 200 mm 5 mm 148 mm 148 mm 5 mm 5 mm 5 mm 5 mm 5 mm 5 mm 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 (LBP5910/5910F) 105 mm Sample: Envelope COM 10 (LBP5610) 10 mm mm 10 mm 10 mm 10 mm 235 mm mm 10 mm 10 mm 10 mm 10 mm NOTE If you are using LBP5610, the margins on all sides of custom envelopes are 5 mm. Unusable Paper To avoid problems such as paper jams and other malfunctions, the following types of paper should never be used: IMPORTANT Paper that jams easily -Paper that is too thick or too thin 23

25 24 - Irregularly-shaped paper -Wet or moist paper -Torn or damaged paper - Rough, extremely smooth, or glossy paper -Paper with binding holes or perforations - Curled or creased paper - Specially coated paper (coated paper for ink jet printers, etc.) - Labels with backing sheet that is easily peeled off -Paper that has already been printed by a copy machine or another laser printer (The reverse side of the paper is also unusable.). Using the multi-purpose tray, however, you can perform 2-sided printing manually on the back of previously printed paper. You cannot print on the printed side again. -Paper with jagged edges -Wrinkled paper -Paper with the corners folded Paper that changes its quality at a high temperature -Paper that contains ink that melts, burns, evaporates or emits harmful gases at or lower than the heating temperature (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 Paper that causes printer malfunctions or damages the printer - Carbon paper - Paper with staples, clips, ribbons or tapes -Paper that has already been printed by a copy machine or another laser printer (The reverse side of the paper is also unusable.). Using the multi-purpose tray, however, you can perform 2-sided printing manually on the back of previously printed paper. You cannot print on the printed side again. Paper that is difficult for the toner to fix onto -Paper with rough surfaces - Specially coated paper (coated paper for ink jet printers, etc.) -Paper containing thick fibers

26 Paper Capacity of Paper Source Paper Source Paper Type Multipurpose Tray Cassette 1 Cassette 2 (Optional) Cassette 3 (Optional) Cassette 4 (Optional) Plain Paper (When plain paper that weighs 64g/m 2 is used) Heavy Paper (When heavy paper that weighs 128g/m 2 is used) Coated Paper Approx. 100 sheets Approx. 50 sheets Approx. 50 sheets Approx. 250 sheets Approx. 550 sheets Approx. 550 sheets Approx. 550 sheets Labels Approx. 40 sheets Approx. 50 sheets Approx. 50 sheets Approx. 50 sheets Approx. 50 sheets Postcard (Only for LBP5910/5910F) Reply Postcard (Only for LBP5910/5910F) 4 on 1 Postcard (Only for LBP5910/5910F) 4 on 1 Postcard Recommended by Canon Envelopes Approx. 40 sheets Approx. 40 sheets Approx. 40 sheets Approx. 50 sheets Approx. 10 sheets Paper Capacity of the Output Tray Paper Type Plain Paper (When plain paper that weighs 64 g/m 2 is used) Output Tray* 1 LBP5910/5610 LBP5910F Approx. 250 sheets Approx. 250 sheets* 2 Heavy Paper (When heavy paper that weighs 128g/m 2 is used) Approx. 200 sheets Approx. 100 sheets Coated Paper Approx. 150 sheets Approx. 80 sheets 25

27 Paper Type LBP5910/5610 Output Tray* 1 LBP5910F Labels Approx. 100 sheets Approx. 100 sheets Postcard (Only for LBP5910/5910F) Approx. 50 sheets Approx. 50 sheets Reply Postcard (Only for LBP5910/ 5910F) 4 on 1 Postcard (Only for LBP5910/ 5910F) 4 on 1 Postcard Recommended by Canon Approx. 50 sheets Approx. 50 sheets Approx. 200 sheets Approx. 50 sheets Approx. 50 sheets Approx. 100 sheets Envelopes Approx. 20 sheets Approx. 20 sheets* 3 * 1 Actual paper capacity varies depending on the installation environment or paper type. * 2 Indicates the number for when A4, B5, A5, Letter, or Executive size paper is loaded. For the other sizes, the number varies as follows. - A3, B4, Ledger (11 x 17), or Legal: Approx. 150 sheets (64 g/m 2 ) - SRA3 or 12 x 18: Approx. 100 sheets (64 g/m 2 ) * 3 For KAKUGATA No.2 envelopes, the capacity is approximately 10 sheets. 26

28 Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette The following kinds of paper can be loaded in the paper cassette. Paper Type Paper Size Loading Procedure Plain paper A3, B4, A4, B5, A5, Ledger (11x17), Legal, Letter, Executive When Loading Paper in Cassette 1: p. 27 When Loading Paper in Cassette 2, 3, or 4* 1 : p. 36 Custom paper sizes* 1 p. 45 Labels A4* 2 When Loading Paper in Cassette 1: p. 27 When Loading Paper in Cassette 2, 3, or 4* 1 : p. 36 * 1 Only when the optional paper feeders are installed * 2 A4 size label that Canon recommends IMPORTANT For more details on the usable paper, see "Usable Paper," on p. 12. When Loading Paper in Cassette 1 1 Pull the paper cassette out. Pull the paper cassette out until it stops a. a 27

29 After lifting the paper cassette up a little b, pull it out while supporting it with other hand as shown in the figure c. b 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. IMPORTANT The paper cassette cannot be pulled out horizontally. If you try to pull it out forcefully, this may result in damage to the paper cassette. 2 When changing the size of the paper to be loaded, adjust the length of the paper cassette and change the positions of the paper guides. The paper sizes indicated on the paper guides are abbreviated as follows. Paper Size Paper Guides Ledger 11 x 17 Legal Letter LGL LTR 28

30 Paper Size Paper Guides Executive EXEC 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. To adjust the length of the paper cassette, push up the lock release levers gently to release the lock, slide the paper cassette by holding the rear portion of the paper cassette, and then push down the lock release levers to lock the cassette. Side View Release Release Lock Lock Side View While holding the lock release lever of the rear paper guide a, slide the guide to the mark for the size of the paper to be loaded b. Align the position of this part with the left side of the paper size to be loaded a Align the position of this part with the right side of the paper size to be loaded b 29

31 While holding the lock release lever of the side paper guide a, slide the guide to the mark for the size of the paper to be loaded b. The side paper guides move together. Top View Align this part with the paper size to be loaded Top View a b 3 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. IMPORTANT Be sure to fan the labels thoroughly before loading them. If they are not fanned enough, multiple sheets of paper may be fed at once, causing paper jams. 30

32 4 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 Be sure to check if the paper guide is at the position of the size of the loaded paper. If the paper guide is set at a wrong position, this may result in misfeeds. 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, see "Paper Loading Orientation" (p. 70) and load the paper in the proper orientation. 31

33 5 Press down the paper stack so that it is loaded under the hooks on the side paper guides (A). 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. (A) (A) (B) (B) IMPORTANT Up to approximately 250 sheets of plain paper (64 g/m 2 ) 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 (B) on the paper guides. If the paper stack exceeds the load limit marks, this may result in misfeeds. 32

34 6 Attach the label for the size of the loaded paper to the paper size indicator, and insert the guide into the paper size slot at the front of the paper cassette. 7 Hold the tab (B) of the paper size setting switch (A) a, and align the paper size with the triangular mark of the paper size setting switch b. The following shows the abbreviations of paper sizes that are marked on the paper cassette. Paper Size Paper Size Setting Switch of a Paper Cassette Ledger 11 x 17 Legal Letter Executive LGL LTR EXEC 33

35 The default is "A4". (B) a b (A) 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. 8 Set the paper cassette in the printer. While holding the paper cassette with both hands and insert it until it stops a as shown in the figure. a 34

36 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. b c CAUTION When setting the paper cassette to the paper feeder, be careful not to catch your fingers. 35

37 When Loading Standard Size Paper in Cassette 2, 3, or 4 1 Pull the paper cassette out. Pull the paper cassette out until it stops a. a 36

38 After lifting the paper cassette up a little b, pull it out while supporting the cassette with your left hand until the handle (A) on the right side of the paper cassette appears completely c. b c (A) While holding the paper cassette with both hands, pull it out completely d as shown in the figure. d 37

39 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. 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. Because the paper cassette is heavy, hold it with your both hands securely. Place the removed paper cassette on an even and stable surface. 2 When changing the size of the paper to be loaded, change the positions of the paper guides. The paper sizes indicated on the paper guides are abbreviated as follows. Paper Size Paper Guides Ledger 11 x 17 Legal Letter Executive LGL LTR EXEC While holding the lock release lever of the rear paper guide a, slide the guide to the mark for the size of the paper to be loaded b. a b 38

40 While holding the lock release lever of the side paper guide a, slide the guide to the mark for the size of the paper to be loaded b. The side paper guides move together. b a 3 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. NOTE Be sure to fan the labels thoroughly before loading them. If they are not fanned enough, multiple sheets of paper may be fed at once, causing paper jams. 39

41 4 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 Be sure to check if the paper guide is at the position of the size of the loaded paper. If the paper guide is set at a wrong position, this may result in misfeeds. 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, see "Paper Loading Orientation" (p. 70) and load the paper in the proper orientation. 40

42 5 Press down the paper stack so that it is loaded under the hooks on the side paper guides (A). 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. (B) (A) (B) (A) IMPORTANT Up to approximately 550 sheets of plain paper (64 g/m 2 ) 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 (B) on the paper guides. If the paper stack exceeds the load limit marks, this may result in misfeeds. 41

43 6 Attach the label for the size of the loaded paper to the paper size indicator, and insert the guide into the paper size slot at the front of the paper cassette. 7 Hold the tab (B) of the paper size setting switch (A) a, and align the paper size with the triangular mark of the paper size setting switch b. The following shows the abbreviations of paper sizes that are marked on the paper cassette. Paper Size Paper Size Setting Switch of a Paper Cassette Ledger 11 x 17 Legal Letter Executive LGL LTR EXEC 42

44 The default is "A3". CUSTOM (B) a b (A) 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. 43

45 8 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. a b 44

46 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. c d CAUTION When setting the paper cassette to the paper feeder, be careful not to catch your fingers. When Loading Custom Size Paper (Non-Standard Size Paper) in Cassette 2, 3, or 4 IMPORTANT The following size of custom paper can be loaded. - In case of portrait orientation: Width mm, Length mm - In case of landscape orientation (Only when LIPS LX printer driver is used): Width mm, Length mm When loading custom paper size in case of LBP5910/5910F, set < > as follows. - In case of landscape orientation: < > - In case of portrait orientation: < > 45

47 When changing orientation of custom paper size to be loaded frequently in case of LBP5910/5910F, it is convenient to set < > to < >. It is not necessary to change the setting for < > each time to change orientation of the paper to be loaded. Observe the following guidelines when setting to < >. - Be sure to check if the size of loaded paper matches the settings of the paper size in the printer driver before printing. If it differs, < > message is displayed and the printer may stop the operation or may cause paper jams. Be sure to check if the size of loaded paper matches the settings of the paper size in the printer driver before printing. However, if setting < > to < >, the printer operates without detecting the paper size regardless of difference between the paper size set in the printer driver and that of paper loaded in the paper cassette. -When printing with LIPS LX printer driver, the paper can be loaded in portrait or landscape orientation, but if printing custom paper of mm long or less, load it in landscape orientation. Also, when not using LIPS LX printer driver, load the paper in portrait orientation. When loading custom paper size in case of LBP5610, set the feeding direction of loaded paper in [Feed Direction of Custom Paper Size] in [Cassettes Settings] dialog box in the Printer Status Window. 1 Pull the paper cassette out. Pull the paper cassette out until it stops a. a 46

48 After lifting the paper cassette up a little b, pull it out while supporting the cassette with your left hand until the handle (A) on the right side of the paper cassette appears completely c. b c (A) While holding the paper cassette with both hands, pull it out completely d as shown in the figure. d 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. 47

49 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. Because the paper cassette is heavy, hold it with your both hands securely. Place the removed paper cassette on an even and stable surface. 2 Load paper so that the edge of the paper is aligned with the front side of the paper cassette. 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 If < > in the options of the menu is set to < >, load custom paper of its long edges mm long or less as follows according to your printer driver before printing. 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 To print letterhead paper or paper printed with a logo, see "Paper Loading Orientation" (p. 70) and load the paper in the proper orientation. 48

50 3 Slide the paper guides. While holding the lock release lever of the rear paper guide a, slide the guide to the mark for the size of the paper to be loaded b. a b While holding the lock release lever of the side paper guide a, slide the guide to the mark for the size of the paper to be loaded b. The side paper guides move together. b a 49

51 IMPORTANT Be sure to align the paper guides with the width of the paper. If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, this may result in misfeeds or paper jams. 4 Press down the paper stack so that it is loaded under the hooks on the side paper guides (A). 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. (B) (A) (B) (A) IMPORTANT Up to approximately 550 sheets of plain paper (64 g/m 2 ) can be loaded in the paper cassette. Be sure that the paper stack does not exceed the load limit marks (B) on the paper guides. If the paper stack exceeds the load limit marks, this may result in misfeeds. 50

52 5 Hold the tab (B) of the paper size setting switch (A) a, and align the triangular mark of the paper size setting switch with "CUSTOM" b. The default is "A3". (B) CUSTOM a b (A) IMPORTANT Make sure that paper size setting switch matches "CUSTOM" 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. 51

53 6 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. a b 52

54 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. c d CAUTION When setting the paper cassette to the paper feeder, be careful not to catch your fingers. 53

55 Loading Paper in the Multi-purpose Tray Paper Type Paper Size Loading Procedure Plain paper Heavy paper ( g/m 2 ) Heavy paper ( g/m 2 ) - Standard sizes A3, B4, A4, B5, A5, SRA3, 12x18, Ledger (11 x 17), Legal, Letter, Executive, Statement - Postcard sizes (Only for LBP5910/5910F) Postcard (100.0 mm x mm), Reply Postcard (148.0 mm x mm), 4 on 1 Postcard (200.0 mm x mm) - Custom paper sizes, Long sizes - Standard sizes A3, B4, A4, B5, A5, SRA3, 12x18, Ledger (11 x 17), Legal, Letter, Executive, Statement - Custom paper sizes, Long sizes p. 55 Coated paper A3* 1, A4* 2 Labels A4* 3 Envelopes Postcard (Only for LBP5910/ 5910F) - Standard sizes (LBP5910/5910F) YOUGATA No.4 (105.0 mm x mm) YOUGATA No.2 (114.0 mm x mm) KAKUGATA No.2 * 4 (240.0 mm x mm) - Standard sizes (LBP5610) Envelope DL (110.0 mm x mm) Envelope COM10 (104.9 mm x mm) Envelope C5 (162.0 mm x mm) Envelope Monarch (98.5 mm x mm) Envelope B5 (176.0 mm x mm) - Custom paper sizes Postcard (100.0 mm x mm) Reply Postcard (148.0 mm x mm) 4 on 1 Postcard (200.0 mm x mm) p. 64 p. 60 * 1 A3 size coated paper that Canon recommends * 2 A4 size coated paper that Canon recommends * 3 A4 size label that Canon recommends * 4 Envelope K-201G for LBP that Canon recommends 54

56 IMPORTANT For more details on the usable paper, see "Usable Paper," on p. 12. When Loading 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. 1 Open the multi-purpose tray. Hold the tab at the center of the printer, and open the multi-purpose tray. 55

57 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. a b 2 Spread the paper guides a little wider than the actual paper width. 56

58 3 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. IMPORTANT Be sure to fan the coated paper or labels thoroughly before loading them. If they are not fanned enough, multiple sheets of paper may be fed at once, causing paper jams. When fanning or aligning coated paper, try to hold the edges to avoid touching the printing surface. Take care not to mark or stain the printing surface of coated paper with fingerprints, dust, or oil. This may result in poor print quality. 4 Gently load the stack of paper with the printing side facing down until it touches the back of the tray. Make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the load limit marks (A). (A) 57

59 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. - Plain paper: Approx. 100 sheets (When plain paper that weighs 64 g/m 2 is used) - Heavy paper: Approx. 50 sheets (When heavy paper that weighs 128 g/m 2 is used) - Coated Paper: Approx. 50 sheets - Label: Approx. 40 sheets Load the paper so that it is straight. If the rear edge of the paper stack is not properly aligned, it may result in misfeeds or paper jams. If the paper is curled or folded at corners, flatten it before loading it in the printer. 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. 58

60 NOTE If you are using LBP5910/LBP5910F and < > in the options of the menu is set to < >, load custom paper of its long edges mm long or less as follows according to your printer driver before printing. 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 To print letterhead paper or paper printed with a logo, see "Paper Loading Orientation" (p. 70) and load the paper in the proper orientation. 5 Align the paper guides with both sides of the stack. IMPORTANT Be sure to align the paper guides with the width of the paper. If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, this may result in misfeeds or paper jams. 59

61 When Loading Postcards (Only for LBP5910/5910F) 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 Be sure to use reply postcard that is not be creased. Printing speed drops when printing Postcard, Reply postcard, or 4 on 1 postcard. NOTE This printer can print plain paper ( g/m 2 ) and heavy paper ( g/m 2 ) of postcard, Reply postcard, and 4 on 1 postcard. When printing plain paper or heavy paper of postcard, Reply post card, or 4 on 1 postcard, see "When Loading Paper (Other than Postcards and Envelopes)," on p Open the multi-purpose tray. Hold the tab at the center of the printer, and open the multi-purpose tray. 60

62 2 Spread the paper guides a little wider than the actual postcard width. 3 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. (A) CAUTION When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper. IMPORTANT Up to approximately 40 sheets of Postcard, Reply postcard, or 4 on 1 postcard or approximately 50 sheets of 4 on 1 postcard recommended by Canon can be loaded in the multi-purpose tray. Make sure that the postcard stack does not exceed the load limit marks (A). 61

63 When loading postcard, be sure to load it in portrait 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 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. (Example: In case of Windows NT 4.0 / 2000 / XP / Server 2003/Vista, Select [Double Japan Postcard Rotated].) 62

64 When loading 4 on 1 postcard, be sure to load them in landscape orientation so that the printing side is facing down and the top edge is toward the left of the printer when viewed from the front. If the postcard is curled, flatten the curls by warping it in the opposite direction before loading it. 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. 4 Align the paper guides with both sides of the stack. 63

65 IMPORTANT Be sure to align the paper guides with the width of the postcards. If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, this may result in misfeeds or paper jams. When Loading Envelopes Envelopes can be loaded in the multi-purpose tray. Use the following procedure to load envelopes in the multi-purpose tray. IMPORTANT The printable envelope types are shown below: - LBP5910/5910F YOUGATA No.4 (105 mm x 235 mm) YOUGATA No.2 (114 mm x 162 mm) KAKUGATA No.2 (240 mm x 332 mm) (Envelope K-201G for LBP that Canon recommends) *You cannot use envelopes at sizes of YOUGATA No.4 and YOUGATA No.2 that have a flap on the short edge. 64

66 - LBP5610 Envelope DL (110.0 mm x mm) Envelope Monarch (98.5 mm x mm) Envelope B5 (176.0 mm x mm) Envelope COM10 (104.9 mm x mm) Envelope C5 (162.0 mm x mm) *You cannot use envelopes at sizes of DL, COM10, Monarch, and C5 that have a flap on the short edge. Do not use the envelopes with adhesive on the surface. This may result in poor print quality or damage to the printer. Printing speed drops when printing envelopes. NOTE When printing envelopes, they may be creased. 1 Open the multi-purpose tray. Hold the tab at the center of the printer, and open the multi-purpose tray. 65

67 2 Spread the paper guides a little wider than the actual envelope width. 3 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. 66

68 4 Loosen any stiff corners of the envelopes and flatten curls as shown in the figure. 5 Align the edges of the envelopes on a flat surface. 6 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. Make sure that the envelope stack does not exceed the load limit marks (A). (A) 67

69 IMPORTANT Up to 10 envelopes can be loaded in the multi-purpose tray. You cannot print on the reverse side (glued side) of envelopes. When loading YOUGATA No.4, YOUGATA No.2 (in case of LBP5910/5910F), DL, COM10, C5 or Monarch (in case of LBP5610), load them so that the flap is toward the right of the printer when viewed from the front. When loading envelopes at size of KAKUGATA No.2 (in case of LBP5910/5910F), 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. 68

70 When loading envelopes at size of Envelope B5 (in case of LBP5610), 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. 7 Align the paper guides with both sides of the stack. IMPORTANT Be sure to align the paper guides with the width of the envelopes. If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, this may result in misfeeds or paper jams. 69

71 Paper Loading Orientation To print letterhead paper or paper printed with a logo, load the paper in the proper orientation as follows. in the table indicates the feeding directions. Loading A4, B5, A5, Letter, or Executive size paper in landscape orientation Portrait Layout Loading A3, B4, Ledger (11 x 17), or Legal size paper in portrait orientation Landscape Layout Portrait Layout Landscape Layout Multi-purpose Tray (Manual 2-sided Printing) Multi-purpose Tray (Automatic 2-sided Printing) Multi-purpose Tray (1-sided Printing) Paper Cassette 1 to 4 (Automatic 2-sided Printing) Paper Cassette 1 to 4 (1-sided Printing) 70

72 NOTE For details on the loading orientation of envelopes and postcards, see "When Loading Postcards (Only for LBP5910/5910F)" (p. 60) and "When Loading Envelopes" (p. 64). If you are using LBP5910/LBP5910F and < > or < > in the options of the menu is set to < >, load custom paper of its long edges mm long or less as follows according to your printer driver before printing. -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 71

73 Paper Jams When a paper jam occurs during printing for some reason, in case of LBP5910/ 5910F warning beep sounds and message < > appears on display, while in case of LBP5610 the following message is displayed on printer status window. LBP5910/5910F LBP5610 Precautions on Clearing Paper Jams WARNING 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. This may result in burns or electrical shock. 72

74 CAUTION The fixing unit and its surroundings inside the printer are hot during use. Make sure the fixing unit is completely cool before removing the jammed paper. Touching the fixing unit when it is still hot may result in burns. When removing jammed paper, 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 jammed inside the printer, remove the jammed paper gently to prevent the toner on the paper from scattering. The toner may get into your eyes or mouth. If the toner gets into your eyes or mouth, wash them immediately with cold water and immediately consult a physician. When removing jammed paper, take care not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper. Keep your hands or clothing away from the roller in the output area after removing jammed paper completely. Even if the printer is not printing, sudden rotation of the roller may catch your hands or clothing, resulting in personal injury. IMPORTANT Remove jammed paper while the power of the printer is ON. If the power is turned OFF, the data being printed will be deleted. 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. If you are using LBP5910F, and a staple jam occurs each time printed paper is stapled, perform either one of the following methods. 1. Setting < > in < > in the options of the menu to < >* 73

75 2. Contacting your local authorized Canon dealer for servicing * If < > is specified, the normal printing process (stapling is not performed) is applied to even a job which is specified to be stapled. Do not remove the staple cartridge (A) even if < > is specified. If you print with the staple cartridge removed, this may result in paper jams. (A) Paper Jam Area The message that appears in the display shows the location where the paper jam occurred. Output Tray Duplex Print Transport Area Multi-purpose Tray Cassette 1 Cassette 2 Cassette 3 Cassette 4 C A B D E F G Paper Feeder Unit (Optional) Paper flow for 1-sided printing Paper flow for 2-sided printing 74

76 Paper Jam Area Paper Jam Area Mark* LBP5910/5910F Message LBP5610 A Output Area No message is displayed. B Inside the front cover <Front Cover> C Inside the front cover (Duplex print transport area) <Duplex Unit> D Cassette 1 <Cassette 1> E Cassette 2 (Only when the paper feeder is installed) <Cassette 2> F Cassette 3 (Only when the paper feeder is installed) <Cassette 3> G Cassette 4 (Only when the paper feeder is installed) <Cassette 4> * In "Procedure for Clearing Paper Jams" (See p. 76), this mark is attached to the left of each step, indicating the paper jam area where the operation described in the step is required. 75

77 Procedure for Clearing Paper Jams Remove the jammed paper using the following procedure. IMPORTANT The error message may remain if jammed paper is removed without opening the front cover. In this case, open and close the front cover once. NOTE The illustrations of the printer on the left of each step indicate paper jam areas where the operation described in the step is required. 1 Check the output tray, then remove all the jammed paper a and output paper b. A B C D E F G a b IMPORTANT If the jammed paper cannot be removed easily, do not try to remove it forcefully but proceed to Step 2. Do not place any paper or object on the output tray during printing, as this may result in paper jams. NOTE If the toner is on the removed paper, the dirt of the toner may be on the paper to be printed next. 76

78 2 If using the multi-purpose tray, remove any paper jammed in multi-purpose tray. A B C D E F G IMPORTANT If the jammed paper cannot be removed easily, do not try to remove it forcefully but proceed to Step 3. 3 If using the multi-purpose tray, close it. A B C D E F G 77

79 4 Pull the paper cassette out. Pull the paper cassette out until it stops a. A B C D E F G a After lifting the paper cassette up a little b, pull it out while supporting it with other hand as shown in the figure c. b 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. 78

80 5 If the paper feeder is installed, pull all the paper cassettes out from the top. A B C D E F G Pull the paper cassette out until it stops a. a 79

81 After lifting the paper cassette up a little b, pull it out while supporting the cassette with your left hand until the handle (A) on the right side of the paper cassette appears completely c. b c (A) While holding the paper cassette with both hands, pull it out completely d as shown in the figure. d 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. 80

82 6 Remove any jammed paper in the manner of pushing it downward. A B C D E F G In case of the printer In case of the paper feeder IMPORTANT If jammed paper cannot be removed easily, do not try to remove it forcefully but proceed to Step 8. 81

83 Do not touch the paper feed roller (A) and switch (B) on the lower portion of the printer. This may result in damage to the printer or printer error. (B) (A) A B C D E F G 7 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. 82

84 A B C D E F G 8 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 a, hold the tabs (B) and pull the fixing unit down toward you b as shown in the figure. (A) a a (B) b 9 If you are using LBP5910F, remove any paper jammed in the output area. A B C D E F G IMPORTANT If paper jams frequently occur in the output area, make sure that the staple cartridge is installed (See "Replacing the Staple Cartridge (Only for LBP5910F)," on p. 146). 83

85 10 Remove jammed paper from the front of the fixing unit. A B C D E F G 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 Step Remove jammed paper from the back of the fixing unit. A B C D E F G IMPORTANT Pull jammed paper out gently and strongly to prevent the toner that does not fix onto jammed paper from scattering, 84

86 A B C D E F G 12 While holding the tabs (A), move the fixing unit back to its original position a, and then press the tabs on the both sides as shown in the figure b. (A) a b b A B C D E F G 13 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. a 85

87 Remove any jammed paper as shown in the figure b. b IMPORTANT As the paper may be jammed in the back of the printer, turn the dial sufficiently to send the paper. 86

88 A B C D E F G 14 If a paper jam occurs when performing 2-sided printing, open the cover of the duplex print transport guide holding the tab (A) inside the front cover as shown in the figure a, and remove jammed paper b. (A) a b 87

89 A B C D E F G 15 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. a 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. 88

90 A B C D E F G 16 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. a 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. b c 89

91 17 If the paper feeder is installed, set all the paper cassettes to the paper feeder from the top. A B C D E F G 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. a b 90

92 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. c d CAUTION When setting the paper cassette to the paper feeder, be careful not to catch your fingers. If the message that indicates the paper jam does not disappear even after removing the jammed paper following the procedure, there is a possibility that some paper still remains under the fixing unit. Following Step 14, turn the dial sufficiently to send the paper and remove it. 91

93 Staple Jams (Only for LBP5910F) When a staple jam occurs during stapling for some reason, the printer beeps, displaying the message < > in the display. Precautions on Clearing Staple Jams WARNING There are some areas inside the printer which are subject to high-voltages. When removing jammed staples or when inspecting the inside of the printer, do not allow necklaces, bracelets, or other metal objects to touch the inside of the printer. This may result in burns or electrical shock. CAUTION The fixing unit and its surroundings (also including the output area and the staple cartridge) inside the printer are hot during use. Make sure the fixing unit is completely cool before removing the jammed staples. Touching the fixing unit when it is still hot may result in burns. IMPORTANT A job in which a staple jam occurred is not stapled. Specify the settings for stapling and print again. If a staple jam occurs each time printed paper is stapled, perform either one of the following methods. 1. Setting < > in < > in the options of the menu to < >* 2. Contacting your local authorized Canon dealer for servicing 92

94 * If LIMIT is specified, the normal printing process (stapling is not performed) is applied to even a job which is specified to be stapled. Do not remove the staple cartridge (A) even if LIMIT is specified. If you print with the staple cartridge removed, this may result in paper jams. (A) Procedure for Clearing Staple Jams Remove the jammed staples using the following procedure. 1 If using the multi-purpose tray, close it. 93

95 2 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 and the paper cassette of the printer are closed. 94

96 3 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 a, hold the tabs (B) and pull the fixing unit down toward you b as shown in the figure. (A) a a (B) b b 4 The staple cartridge is located at the position shown in the figure. 95

97 5 Holding the tab (A) of the staple cartridge, remove it from the printer. (A) CAUTION The tab of the staple cartridge may be hot. Make sure the tab is completely cool before removing the staple cartridge. Touching the tab when it is still hot may result in burns. IMPORTANT Pull out the staple cartridge straight. If you pull out the staple cartridge upward, the tab may come off. If the tab comes off, put it back to the original position. If the staple cartridge is used without the tab, this may result in paper jams. 6 Open the cover of the staple cartridge as shown in the figure. 96

98 7 Remove any jammed or bent staples. Staples have a linear shape before use. 8 Close the cover of the staple cartridge as shown in the figure. a b 97

99 9 Holding the tab of the staple cartridge, install it in the printer. Insert the staple cartridge until it clicks. IMPORTANT Insert the staple cartridge straight. If you apply force upward while inserting the staple cartridge, the tab may come off. If the tab comes off, put it back to the original position. If the staple cartridge is used without the tab, this may result in paper jams. 10 While holding the tabs (A), move the fixing unit back to its original position a, and then press the tabs on the both sides as shown in the figure b. (A) a b b 98

100 11 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. a 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. 99

101 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 LBP5910/5910F, or on the Printer Status Window in case of LBP5610, so follow the directions in the message. LBP5910/5910F Message (X indicates K, Y, M, or C) (X indicates K, Y, M, or C) (X indicates K, Y, M, or C) When it is Displayed When the toner cartridge needs to be replaced soon. When the toner cartridge needs to be replaced soon. When the toner cartridge has reached the end of its life. Contents and Remedies - You can continue to print. - Have ready a new toner cartridge of the indicated color. - It is recommended that you replace the toner cartridge before printing a large amount of data. - The printer stops printing. - When pressing [ ], you can continue to print. - Have ready a new toner cartridge of the indicated color. - It is recommended that you replace the toner cartridge before printing a large amount of data. - When < > appears, the printer stops printing, and you cannot continue to print. - When < > (X=Y, M, C) appears, you can print only in black and white. - Replace the toner cartridge of the indicated color with a new one. * When getting almost out of toner, which message is displayed < > or < > depends on the setting of < > in the menu. The default value is < >. * "K", "Y", "C", and "M" indicate black, yellow, cyan, and magenta respectively. 100

102 LBP5610 Message The <Toner Color>* toner cartridge needs to be replaced soon. Toner Cartridge Replacement Required The life of the toner cartridge has come to an end <Toner Colors>*. Replace the toner cartridge after opening the toner cover. When it is Displayed When the toner cartridge needs to be replaced soon. When the toner cartridge has reached the end of its life. Contents and Remedies - You can continue to print. - Have ready a new toner cartridge of the indicated color. - It is recommended that you replace the toner cartridge before printing a large amount of data. - When the black toner cartridge has reached the end of its life, the printer stops printing, and you cannot continue to print. - When any of the toner cartridges (other than black) has reached the end of its life, you can print only in black and white. - Replace the toner cartridge of the indicated color with a new one. * Black, yellow, magenta, or cyan will appear in <Toner Color> (More than one color may appear.). IMPORTANT When you are replacing a toner cartridge, be sure to use the toner cartridge designed for this printer. Model Name LBP5910/5910F/5610 Supported Canon Genuine Toner Cartridge Toner Cartridge 502 Black Toner Cartridge 502 Yellow Toner Cartridge 502 Magenta Toner Cartridge 502 Cyan If replacing the toner cartridges when < > (in case of LBP5910/ 5910F), or "Toner Cartridge Replacement Required" (in case of LBP5610) is not displayed, be sure to reset the counter of the toner cartridge (See p. 108). NOTE The lifetime of the toner cartridges (Canon Genuine Cartridges) used in this printer are 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 The level of toner consumption varies depending on the type of documents printed. If your average document contains a lot of graphics, tables, or charts, the life of the toner cartridge will be shorter as they consume more toner. - Black (Toner Cartridge 502 Black): Approx. 10,000 pages - Yellow (Toner Cartridge 502 Yellow): Approx. 6,000 pages - Magenta (Toner Cartridge 502 Magenta): Approx. 6,000 pages - Cyan (Toner Cartridge 502 Cyan): Approx. 6,000 pages 101

103 Precautions on Replacing the Toner Cartridges 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. 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. IMPORTANT Dispose of the packing materials according to local regulations. Be sure to use only the toner cartridge designed for this printer. NOTE The packing materials may be changed in form or position to be placed, or may be added or removed without notice. Replacing the Toner Cartridges 1 Open the toner cover. 102

104 IMPORTANT The toner cartridges are installed from the back in order of Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, and Black. Black Magenta Cyan Yellow 2 Tilt the lock release lever (A) of the toner cartridge that you want to replace to the position of " ", and release the lock. (A) 103

105 Align the circle mark on the lock release lever with that on the toner cartridge. Top View Align at this part 3 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. If you try to remove the toner cartridge forcefully, this may result in damage to the printer. 104

106 4 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. 5 Hold the toner cartridge so that the tab (A) is at the bottom, and then shake it up and down 10 times each as shown in the figure to evenly distribute the toner inside the cartridge. (A) IMPORTANT If toner is not distributed evenly, this may result in deterioration in print quality. Be sure to carry out this procedure properly. 105

107 6 While holding the tab, insert the toner cartridge into the printer a, and then push it gently until it stops b as shown in the figure. a b Insert the toner cartridge so that the orientation of the character on the toner cartridge and that on the toner cover match. Top View Match the orientation of the characters. 106

108 7 Tilt the lock release lever (A) to the position of " ", to lock the toner cartridge. (A) Align the triangular mark on the lock release lever with that on the toner cartridge. Top View Align at this part 107

109 8 Close the toner cover. IMPORTANT If you cannot close the toner cover, check if the toner cartridges are installed properly. If you try to close the toner cover forcefully, this may result in damage to the printer or toner cartridges. Do not leave the toner cover open for a long time after installing the toner cartridge. NOTE After the installation of the toner cartridges, it takes a few seconds until the message < > (in case of LBP5910/5910F) or "Toner Cartridge Replacement Required" (in case of LBP5610) disappears. If the message does not disappear, 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. If you replace the toner cartridge when < > (in case of LBP5910/ 5910F), or "Toner Cartridge Replacement Required" (in case of LBP5610) was not being displayed, reset the counter in Resetting the Counter of Toner Cartridges (See p. 108). Resetting the Counter of Toner Cartridges If you replaced a toner cartridge when < > (in case of LBP5910/5910F), or "Toner Cartridge Replacement Required" (in case of LBP5610) was not being displayed, be sure to reset the counter using the following procedure. If you do not reset the counter, lifetime of the toner cartridge cannot be detected properly. 108

110 IMPORTANT Carry out this procedure only after you replaced a toner cartridge when < > (in case of LBP5910/5910F), or "Toner Cartridge Replacement Required" (in case of LBP5610) was not being displayed. In Case of LBP5910/5910F 1 Press [ ]. The menu is displayed. 2 With [ ] and [ ], select < > and press [OK]. The color of the toner cartridge is displayed. 3 With [ ] and [ ], select the toner cartridge of the counter to be reset, and press [OK]. A confirmation message is displayed. OK 4 Press [OK]. Initialization cannot be carried out if you press [ ] without pressing [OK]. 109

111 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. In Case of LBP Display the Printer Status Window. 2 From the [Options] menu in the Printer Status Window, select [Device Settings] [Reset Information on Consumables]. 3 Select the toner cartridge of the replaced color, and then click [OK]. 110

112 4 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. 111

113 Replacing the 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 LBP5910/5910F, or on the Printer Status Window in case of LBP5610, so follow the directions in the message. LBP5910/5910F Message (X indicates K, Y, M, or C) (X indicates K, Y, M, or C) (X indicates K, Y, M, or C) When it is Displayed When the drum cartridge needs to be replaced soon. The drum cartridge has reached the end of its life. When the drum cartridge cannot be used. Contents and Remedies - You can continue to print. - Have ready a new drum cartridge of the indicated color. - It is recommended that you replace the drum cartridge before printing a large amount of data. - The printer stops printing. - You can continue to print by pressing [ ], however, this may result in deterioration in print quality. - Replace the drum cartridge of the indicated color with a new one. - The printer stops printing, and you cannot continue to print. - Replace the drum cartridge of the indicated color with a new one. * "K", "Y", "C", and "M" indicate black, yellow, cyan, and magenta respectively. 112

114 LBP5610 Message The <Drum Color>* drum cartridge needs to be replaced soon. Drum Cartridge Replacement Required. The<Drum color>* drum cartridge needs to be replaced. You can continue printing, but the output may not be printed incorrectly. Replace the <Drum Color>* drum cartridge as soon as possible. Drum Cartridge Replacement Required. The <Drum Color>* drum cartridge needs to be replaced. Open the cover to replace the drum cartridge. When it is Displayed When the drum cartridge needs to be replaced soon. The drum cartridge has reached the end of its life. The drum cartridge has reached the end of its life. When the drum cartridge cannot be used. Contents and Remedies - You can continue to print. - Have ready a new drum cartridge of the indicated color. - It is recommended that you replace the drum cartridge before printing a large amount of data. - The printer stops printing. - You can continue to print for a while by pressing [Resolve Error], however, this may result in deterioration in print quality. - Replace the drum cartridge of the indicated color with a new one. - You can continue to print for a while, however, this may result in deterioration in print quality. - Replace the drum cartridge of the indicated color with a new one. - The printer stops printing, and you cannot continue to print. - Replace the drum cartridge of the indicated color with a new one. * Black, yellow, magenta, or cyan will appear in <Drum Color> (More than one color may appear.). IMPORTANT When you are replacing the drum cartridge, be sure to use the drum cartridge designed for this printer. NOTE Model Name LBP5910/5910F/5610 Supported Canon Genuine Drum Cartridge Drum Cartridge 502 Black Drum Cartridge 502 Yellow Drum Cartridge 502 Magenta Drum Cartridge 502 Cyan The lifetime of the drum cartridges (Canon Genuine Drum Cartridge) used by LBP5910/ 5910F 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 113

115 - Black (Drum Cartridge 502 Black): Approx. 50,000 pages - Yellow (Drum Cartridge 502 Yellow): Approx. 50,000 pages - Magenta (Drum Cartridge 502 Magenta): Approx. 50,000 pages - Cyan (Drum Cartridge 502 Cyan): Approx. 50,000 pages The lifetime of the drum cartridge (Canon Genuine Drum Cartridge) used by LBP5610 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. 47,500 pages - Yellow (Drum Cartridge 502 Yellow): Approx. 47,500 pages - Magenta (Drum Cartridge 502 Magenta): Approx. 47,500 pages - Cyan (Drum Cartridge 502 Cyan): Approx. 47,500 pages When printing at interval of 2 sheets (the intermittency of printing for 2 sheets), the lifetime of the drum cartridges (Canon Genuine Drum Cartridge) for LBP5910/5910F is approximately 45,000 pages for the black, approximately 40,000 pages for each color toner, while the lifetime of the drum cartridges (Canon Genuine Drum Cartridge) for LBP5610 is Black: approximately 43,000 pages for the black toner and approximately 38,000 pages for each color toner. These values are the number of pages that you can print when only color printing. Even when printing in black and white, each of the color drum cartridges is consumed. Therefore, when printing in black and white a lot, the lifetime of each of the color drum cartridges may be half the number of pages you can print. Depending on the printing preferences or printing environment such as the intermittency of printing, paper type, paper size, and 1-sided / 2-sided printing, the number of pages that you can print may be half the number. Precautions on Replacing the Drum Cartridges WARNING Do not throw a used drum cartridge into open flames, as this may cause the toner remaining inside the drum cartridge to ignite, resulting in burns or 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. This may result in an electrical shock. The drum cartridge generates a low level magnetic field. If you use a cardiac pacemaker and feel abnormalities, please move away from the drum cartridge. Consult your physician immediately. 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. 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. 114

116 The fixing unit and its surroundings (including the output area and the staple cartridge for LBP5910F) 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. Do not install the drum cartridge that has already been used on the printer again. This may not detect the lifetime of the toner cartridges properly, and may result in damage to the cartridge. When handling the drum cartridge, hold the blue tabs (A) properly as shown in the figure. Do not place it vertically or upside-down. (A) (A) The drum cartridge comes in a protective bag. Do not take the drum cartridge out of the protective bag until the drum cartridge is ready to be set. 115

117 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 (A) in the following position. This may result in damage to the printer. - Right side of the ITB unit, inside the printer (A) 116

118 -Drum cartridge guides (A) Dispose of the packing materials according to local regulations. NOTE The packing materials may be changed in form or position to be placed, or may be added or removed without notice. 117

119 Replacing the Drum Cartridges Removing the Drum Cartridge to Be Replaced 1 If using the multi-purpose tray, close it. 2 Open the front cover. While pressing the lever on the right of the front cover, open the front cover toward you. 118

120 IMPORTANT Before opening the front cover, make sure that the multi-purpose tray and the paper cassette of the printer are closed. 3 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 a, hold the tabs (B) and pull the fixing unit down toward you b as shown in the figure. (A) a a (B) b 119

121 4 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. 120

122 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. Do not touch these parts. The drum cartridges are installed from the back in order of Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, and Black. Yellow Cyan Magenta Black 121

123 5 Slide the blue lock release lever (A) 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. (A) Align the triangular marks. 6 Remove the drum cartridge. Remove the drum cartridge by holding the blue tabs (A) as shown in the figure. (A) (A) 122

124 Installing a New Drum Cartridge 1 Take the new drum cartridge out of the box. 2 Take the drum cartridge 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. 3 There are two types of replacement drum cartridges. Since the procedure varies depending on the packing condition, check the condition. If a packing material is provided in the following area If tape is provided in the following area A packing material is provided. Tape is provided. a Remove the paper that indicates the cautions from the drum cartridge, and read the contents thoroughly. After removing the tape a, remove the paper b. a Remove the paper that indicates the cautions from the drum cartridge, and read the contents thoroughly. After removing the tape a, remove the paper b. b a b a 123

125 Continuation of "If a packing material is provided" Continuation of "If tape is provided" b Remove the drying agent attached with tape (1 piece) shown in the figure. Remove the tape a, and then remove the drying agent b. a b Remove the drying agent attached with tape (1 piece) shown in the figure. Remove the tape a, and then remove the drying agent b. a b b IMPORTANT Dispose of the removed drying agent according to local regulations. c Turn over the drum cartridge in the direction of the arrows gently. IMPORTANT Dispose of the removed drying agent according to local regulations. c Remove the packing material attached with tape (A) (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. a b c (A) 124

126 Continuation of "If a packing material is provided" Continuation of "If tape is provided" d Remove the packing materials (2 pieces) on the both sides. Left side Remove the tape (1 piece) shown in the figure a. d Remove the packing material attached with tape (B) (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. a a b While pinching the tabs of the packing material b, remove it diagonally upward c. (B) b c c Right side While pinching the tabs of the packing material a, remove it diagonally upward b. a b IMPORTANT Dispose of the removed packing materials according to local regulations. 125

127 Continuation of "If a packing material is provided" Continuation of "If tape is provided" e Turn the drum cartridge over gently to the original side. e Remove the packing material attached with tape (C) (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 a hand. (C) a b Remove the tape while supporting this part with a hand. f Remove the packing material attached with tape (A) (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 a hand. f Remove the tape (1 piece) and tags (2 pieces) shown in the figure. (A) a b Remove the tape while supporting this part with a hand. IMPORTANT Dispose of the removed packing materials according to local regulations. IMPORTANT Dispose of the removed packing materials according to local regulations. 126

128 Continuation of "If a packing material is provided" Continuation of "If tape is provided" g Remove the tape (1 piece) shown in the figure. g Remove the tape (3 pieces) shown in the figure in order of a and b. The tape to be removed in b has another tape attached to the rear end. Remove them together. Remove this tape also. a h Proceed to Step 4. h Proceed to Step 4. b 4 Hold the drum cartridge by the blue tabs (A) and shake it up and down 10 to 12 times each as shown in the figure to evenly distribute the developer inside the cartridge. Hold the blue tabs of the drum cartridge. (A) (A) Shake the drum cartridge up and down 10 to 12 times each as shown in the figure. IMPORTANT If the developer is not distributed evenly, this may result in deterioration in print quality. Be sure to carry out this procedure properly. 127

129 5 Place paper on a flat surface, place the drum cartridge on it, and then fold back the tab (A) of the sealing tape as shown in the figure. (A) 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. When pulling the sealing tape out, do not hold near the mouth of the sealing tape with your hand. If the tape is severed, it may become difficult to pull out completely. Do not hold this part with your hand When pulling the sealing tape out, be careful not to hold the drum protective shutter (A) with your hands. (A) 128

130 6 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 If it is difficult to pull the sealing tape out by the tab, hold the tape and pull it out as shown in the figure. However, your hands may become dirty as toner is on the sealing tape. Do not pull the sealing tape diagonally, upwards, or downwards. If the tape is severed, it may become difficult to pull out completely. 129

131 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 local regulations. 7 Before installing the drum cartridge, align the triangular mark on the lock release lever (A) with the triangular mark of " " on the label as shown in the figure. (A) Align the triangular marks. When installing the drum cartridge, hold the blue tabs as shown in the figure. 130

132 8 Make sure that the levers (A) near the drum cartridge guides on the both sides are in the proper position as shown in the figure. (A) (A) If the levers are not in the proper position, the drum cartridges cannot be installed. Raise the levers to the proper position as shown in the figure. - Incorrect position - Correct position 131

133 9 Install the drum cartridge into the printer. Insert the drum cartridge firmly until it touches the back of the printer. Insert the projections (A) on each side of the drum cartridge into the drum cartridge guides as shown in the figure. - Drum cartridge guides (left) Yellow Cyan Black Magenta - Drum cartridge guides (right) Yellow Magenta Cyan Black (A) (A) IMPORTANT Insert the drum cartridges firmly until they touch the back of the printer. If the drum cartridges are not installed firmly, this may result in poor print quality. 132

134 10 Make sure that the levers near the drum cartridge guides on the both sides are in the proper position as shown in the figure. 11 Make sure that the labels on the projections of the drum cartridge are visible. Make sure that all of the three colors on the label are visible. If you cannot see any of the three colors on the label from the front, take out the drum cartridge once, turn the projection (A) in the direction of the arrow until it clicks and stops, and then reinstall the cartridge. (A) 133

135 12 Slide the blue lock release lever (A) 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. (A) Align the triangular marks. 13 Close the top cover. Close the top cover by the lever (A) gently. If you close the top cover forcefully, the ITB unit cover (B) may not move back to the original position, and this may result in damage to the printer. (B) (A) 134

136 LBP5910/5610 By pressing the portion indicated "PUSH", close the top cover firmly until it cannot be pressed down any further as shown in the figure. LBP5910F By pressing the top cover with both hands, close it firmly until it cannot be pressed down any further as shown in the figure. IMPORTANT To close the top cover, press the areas (both ends of the protrusion) shown in the figure with both hands. 135

137 14 By holding the lever as shown in the figure, make sure that the top cover does not open. IMPORTANT Close the top cover firmly until it cannot be pressed down any further. If the top cover is not closed firmly, this may result in poor print quality. 15 While holding the tabs (A), move the fixing unit back to its original position a, and then press the tabs on the both sides as shown in the figure b. (A) a b b 136

138 16 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. a 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. 137

139 Replacing the Waste Toner Container This section describes how to replace the waste toner containers. When a Message Appears When the waste toner container is full, a message appears on the display in case of LBP5910/5910F, or on the Printer Status Window in case of LBP5610, so follow the directions in the message. LBP5910/5910F Message When it is Displayed Contents and Remedies When the waste toner container needs to be replaced soon. - You can continue to print. - Have ready a new waste toner container. When the waste toner container is full. - The printer stops printing. - Replace the waste toner container with a new one. LBP5610 Message When it is Displayed Contents and Remedies The waste toner container needs to be replaced soon. When the waste toner container needs to be replaced soon. - You can continue to print. - Have ready a new waste toner container. Waste Toner Container is Full. Open the cover and replace the waste toner container. When the waste toner container is full. - The printer stops printing. - Replace the waste toner container with a new one. IMPORTANT When you are replacing the waste toner container, be sure to use the waste toner container designed for this printer. Model Name LBP5910/5910F/5610 Supported Canon Genuine Waste Toner Container WASTE TONER BOX WT-98B 138

140 You cannot reinstall a waste toner container for which the following messages have appeared after you remove it from the printer. If you do so, the toner inside the container may spill out. Be sure to replace the waste toner container with a new one. LBP5910/5910F LBP5610 The waste toner container needs to be replaced soon. Waste Toner Container is Full NOTE The waste toner container (Canon Genuine Waste Toner Container) is full with approx. 6,200 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 Depending on the printing preferences or printing environment such as the intermittency of printing, paper types, paper sizes, and 1-sided / 2-sided printing, the number of pages that you can print may be half this number. Precautions on Replacing the Waste Toner Container WARNING Do not throw a used waste toner container into open flames, as this may cause the toner remaining inside the waste toner container to ignite, resulting in burns or 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. This may result in an electrical shock. 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. 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. 139

141 The fixing unit and its surroundings (including the output area and the staple cartridge for LBP5910F) 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 waste toner container designed for this printer. You cannot reinstall a waste toner container for which the following messages have appeared after you remove it from the printer. If you do so, the toner inside the container may spill out. Be sure to replace the waste toner container with a new one. LBP5910/5910F LBP5610 The waste toner container needs to be replaced soon. Waste Toner Container is Full The waste toner cannot be reused. Do not mix the waste toner with the new one. NOTE The packing materials may be changed in form or position to be placed, or may be added or removed without notice. 140

142 Replacing the Waste Toner Container 1 If using the multi-purpose tray, close it. 2 Open the front cover. While pressing the lever on the right side of the front cover, open the front cover toward you. 141

143 IMPORTANT Before opening the front cover, make sure that the multi-purpose tray and the paper cassette of the printer are closed. 3 Hold the tab (A) on the waste toner cover, and open the waste toner cover. (A) 142

144 4 Remove the used waste toner container a, then attach the supplied cap b. a b 5 Take a new waste toner container out of the protective bag. 143

145 6 Install the waste toner container. Make sure that the cap is not attached here. 7 Close the waste toner cover. 144

146 8 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. a 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. Used Waste Toner Container Place the used waste toner container into the protective bag in which the new one was contained, and then seal the bag. 145

147 Replacing the Staple Cartridge (Only for LBP5910F) This section describes how to replace the staple cartridge. When a Message Appears When the staples in the staple cartridge run out, the message < > or < > appears. If the message < > appears, skip the error by pressing [ ]. If the error is skipped, printed paper may not be stapled, but you can continue printing. After the printing finishes, replace the staple cartridge. IMPORTANT When you are replacing the staple cartridge, be sure to use the staple cartridge designed for this printer. LBP5910F Model Name Supported Canon Genuine Staple Cartridge Staple-S1 NOTE The staple cartridge (Canon Genuine Staple Cartridge) used in this printer contains 1,000 staples. The replacement staple cartridges are sold in a set of three. Even if the message < > or < > appears, the printed paper may be stapled. However, Canon cannot guarantee printer operation. It is recommended that you replace the staple cartridge if the message < > or < > appears. Precautions on Replacing the Staple Cartridge WARNING There are some areas inside the printer which are subject to high-voltages. When replacing the staple cartridge, do not allow necklaces, bracelets, or other metal objects to touch the inside of the printer. This may result in burns or electrical shock. 146

148 CAUTION The fixing unit and its surroundings (including the output area and the staple cartridge) inside the printer are hot during use. Make sure the staple cartridge is completely cool before replacing it. Touching the fixing unit when it is still hot may result in burns. NOTE The packing materials may be changed in form or position to be placed, or may be added or removed without notice. 147

149 Replacing the Staple Cartridge 1 If using the multi-purpose tray, close it. 2 Open the front cover. While pressing the lever on the right side of the front cover, open the front cover toward you. 148

150 IMPORTANT Before opening the front cover, make sure that the multi-purpose tray and the paper cassette of the printer are closed. 3 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 a, hold the tabs (B) and pull the fixing unit down toward you b as shown in the figure. (A) a a (B) b b 4 The staple cartridge is located at the position shown in the figure. 149

151 5 Holding the tab (A) of the staple cartridge, remove it from the printer. (A) CAUTION The tab of the staple cartridge may be hot. Make sure the tab is completely cool before removing the staple cartridge. Touching the tab when it is still hot may result in burns. 6 Take a new staple cartridge out of the box. 150

152 7 Holding the tab of the new staple cartridge, install it in the printer. Insert the staple cartridge until it clicks. IMPORTANT Insert the staple cartridge straight. If you apply force upward while inserting the staple cartridge, the tab may come off. If the tab comes off, put it back to the original position. If the staple cartridge is used without the tab, this may result in paper jams. 151

153 8 While holding the tabs (A), move the fixing unit back to its original position a, and then press the tabs on the both sides as shown in the figure b. (A) a b b 152

154 9 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. a 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. 153

155 Canceling a Job (Only for LBP5910/5910F) 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. IMPORTANT Perform Job Cancel when processing data (the indicator is on or blinking). If pressing [ ] when the indicator is off, Job Cancel cannot be performed. Data that has already finished processing and that is in print processing (print source operation started) cannot be canceled. In this case, the next print data may be canceled. In case of containing print data sent from the printer driver that is not designed for this printer, multiple data may be canceled. NOTE When performing Job Cancel, the job may not be canceled regardless of displaying < >. The secure print job before entering the password and the job to be saved in the box cannot be canceled. Delete the secure print job before entering the password and the job to be saved in the box with Remote UI. Perform Job Cancel using the following procedure. Be sure to perform Job Cancel when indicator is on or blinking (when the job to be canceled is receiving or processing data). 1 Press [ ]. OK 2 When canceling the job, press [OK]. Displays < > and cancels processing print data. When < > is displayed, Job Cancel is completed. IMPORTANT When < > is displayed, the printer cannot be operated. 154

156 Deleting/Pausing/Resuming a Job (Only for LBP5610) You can delete, pause, or resume a job in the Printer Status Window. 1 Display the Printer Status Window. 2 When deleting or pausing the job, click the [Pause Job] button in the [Current Print Job] tab or [My Job Operation] tab. The following message is displayed and the [My Job Operation] tab is displayed by clicking the [Pause Job] button in the [Current Print Job] tab. 155

157 3 Click the button for the desired operation from among the [Job Operation] buttons. Deleting a Job [Click [ ] (Delete Job). Pause a Job [Click [ ] (Pause Job). Resuming the Job [Click [ ] (Resume Job). 156

158 Confirming the Printer Features In Case of LBP5910/5910F 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. Perform Status Print using the following procedure. NOTE Status Print is to be printed on A4 size paper. Load A4 size paper in the paper cassette or multi-purpose tray. The settings in the menu from the control panel reflect the Status Print. For example, when automatic 2-sided printing is selected, the Status Print is also printed 2 pages on the both sides. However, the number of pages for copy is set aside, so one sheet of paper is always printed. 1 Make sure that the printer is online. If the printer is not online, press [ ]. 2 Press [ ]. < > appears on the display. OK 3 Press [OK]. Displays for approx. 1 second. Status Print is printed. 157

159 4 Confirm the contents of the Status Print. "Page Count" on the lower right of the Status Print shows the number of total print pages. IMPORTANT This is a sample of Status Print. The contents may differ from the Status Print printed by your printer. In Case of LBP5610 This printer has the function of Configuration Page 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. Use these functions when required after installing and connecting the printer, for example when you want to check the operation. NOTE Configuration Page Print is designed to be printed on A4 size paper. Load A4 size paper. 158

160 1 Display the Printer Status Window. 2 From the [Options] menu in the Printer Status Window, select [Utility] [Configuration Page Print]. 3 Click [OK]. 159

161 4 Confirm the contents of Configuration Page Print. IMPORTANT This is a sample of Configuration Page Print. The contents may differ from Configuration Page Print printed by your printer. 160

162 Service Call Display In Case of LBP5910/5910F When a problem has occurred and the printer does not work properly, the following service call appears. Message Cause Remedy (n indicates alphanumeric characters) A problem has occurred inside the printer. Cycle the power of the printer using the following procedure. If the message does not disappear regardless of cycling a few times, contact your local authorized Canon dealer. (n indicates alphanumeric characters) (n indicates alphanumeric characters) A problem has occurred in the fixing unit of the printer. A problem has occurred while the printer is processing print data. Follow the instructions 2 or later, and contact your local authorized Canon dealer. Cycle the power of the printer using the following procedure. 1 Turn the printer OFF, wait for 10 seconds or longer, and then turn it ON again. OFF After 10 seconds ON If the message does not reappear, the printer can be used as it is. If the message still appears, proceed to Step

163 2 Note down eight-digit alphanumeric characters and the message that appear on the display. 3 Turn the printer and the computer OFF a, remove the USB cable b, disconnect the power plug from the AC power outlet c, and then remove the ground wire from the ground terminal d. a b c d a 4 Contact your local authorized Canon dealer. When contacting your Canon dealer, please report the problems and eight-digit alphanumeric characters that you have noted. 162

164 In Case of LBP5610 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. This may clear the message. 163

165 1 Turn the printer OFF, wait for 10 seconds or longer, and then turn it ON again. OFF After 10 seconds ON If the message does not reappear, the printer can be used as it is. If the message still appears, proceed to the next step. 2 Note down the error code displayed in the Printer Status Window. 164