Canon LX-P5510 User manual

User'sGuide
CANON FINETECH NISCA INC.2023
4Y1-8649-010
LX-P5510
COLOR LABEL PRINTER
LX-D5500

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Table of Contents
Before You Begin
Conventions・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1
Sample Screens・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1
Trademarks ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1
Abbreviations ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 2
Important Notices ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 2
Legal Notice ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 2
1. Basic Operation
Printer Part Names and Functions ・・・・・・ 4
Front/Right Side View・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 4
Left Side View ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 5
Inside the Printer ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 6
Operation Panel ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 7
Online and Sleep Mode ・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 9
Connecting the Printer and Computer ・10
Connecting with USB Cable・・・・・・・・・・・ 11
Connecting with LAN Cable ・・・・・・・・・・12
Turning the Printer On/Off ・・・・・・・・・・ 13
Turning the Printer On ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・13
Turning the Printer Off ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・14
Loading Paper ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 15
Using Roll Paper・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・15
Using Fanfold Paper ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 22
Changing Paper ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 25
Treating the Trailing Edge of Paper ・・・・・ 28
Using the Manual Cutter ・・・・・・・・・・・・ 30
2. How to Print
Making Prints ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 34
Canceling Printing ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 37
Canceling Print Jobs from the Status Monitor
・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 37
How to Pause Printing ・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 38
3. How to Use the
Printer Driver
Opening the Printer Driver ・・・・・・・・・・ 40
Opening the Printer Driver Setup Window
from the Application Software ・・・・・・・・ 40
Opening the Printer Driver Setup Window
from the [Printers & scanners] ・・・・・・・・・41
Opening the Printer Properties Window ・・ 42
Using Page Setup Features ・・・・・・・・・・ 43
Registration of Favorites ・・・・・・・・・・・・ 46
Selecting the Paper Size ・・・・・・・・・・・・ 52
Setting a Custom Paper Size ・・・・・・・・・ 53
Selecting the Paper Type ・・・・・・・・・・・ 62
Selecting the Orientation ・・・・・・・・・・・ 63
Setting the Print with the Selected Orientation
・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 65
Checking the Setting Contents ・・・・・・・ 67
Checking the Version Information ・・・・・・ 68
Using Print Quality Features ・・・・・・・・・ 70
Selecting a Resolution・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 74

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Selecting a Half-tone (For LX-D5500 Only) 75
Selecting a Color Correction ・・・・・・・・・ 76
Printing in Black and White・・・・・・・・・・・ 77
Adjusting the Color Balance・・・・・・・・・・ 78
Adjusting the Brightness ・・・・・・・・・・・・ 79
Adjusting the Density・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 80
Adjusting the Contrast ・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 82
Print the Gradation Smoothly (For LX-D5500
Only)・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 84
Use Economy Print Mode (For LX-P5510 Only)
・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 85
Setting the Sharpness・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 85
Using the Overlay Settings Feature・・・・ 87
Printing a Form to a File・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 88
Carrying out Overlay Printing ・・・・・・・・・ 92
Using Advanced Settings (For LX-D5500
Only) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 97
Selecting Print Order ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 98
Adjusting the Print Speed ・・・・・・・・・・・ 99
Using Utility Features ・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 102
Placing the Printer in Sleep Mode ・・・・・・106
Changing the Sleep Timer/Off Timer Setting
・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・108
Adjusting the Paper Stop Position (or Cutting
Position) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 111
Changing the Special Settings ・・・・・・・・ 114
Register TOF Level (For LX-P5510 Only)・・・ 119
Using Pinpoint Color Match Function (For LX-
P5510 Only) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 122
Changing the Ink Jetting Amount for Printing
・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 135
4. How to Use the
Status Monitor
Displaying the Status Monitor ・・・・・・ 142
Starting the Status Monitor ・・・・・・・・・・142
How to Start and Display the Status Monitor
・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・144
Using the Status Monitor ・・・・・・・・・・ 147
5. Maintenance
Cleaning the Print Head ・・・・・・・・・・・ 153
Print Head Cleaning ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・154
Cleaning During Printing ・・・・・・・・・・・・ 155
Adjusting Print Head Position ・・・・・・・ 156
Detailed Printhead Position Adjustment 169
Checking Setting Values・・・・・・・・・・・ 177
Replacing the Ink Tank ・・・・・・・・・・・・ 180
Replacing the Ink Tank ・・・・・・・・・・・・・180
Checking the Ink Information ・・・・・・・・・ 187
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge・188
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ・・・188
Checking the Maintenance Cartridge
Information ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 192

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Cleaning the Printer ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 193
Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer ・・・・・ 193
Cleaning the Transport Area ・・・・・・・・・194
Maintaining Ink Quality（For LX-P5510 Only）
・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 198
6. Troubleshooting
For Troubleshooting Operations ・・・・・ 216
Power Does not Turn On ・・・・・・・・・・・ 216
Printing Does not Start/Complete・・・・・・ 216
Slow to Print・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・220
Printing Does Not Stop/Data is Not Sent/
Settings are Not Sent from Utility ・・・・・・220
Paper is Not Feeding Correctly ・・・・・・・・ 221
Status Monitor Does Not Start ・・・・・・・・222
Improving the Print Quality ・・・・・・・・・・222
Paper Is Jammed ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・225
"Request of the print head check" Appears on
the Screen ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・229
List of Error Messages/Warning Messages
・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 230
Error Message・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・230
Warning Message ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・236
7. How to Use the
Auto Cutter
Part Names and Functions ・・・・・・・・・ 239
Settings for Using Auto Cutter ・・・・・・ 240
Paper is Jammed ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 246
8. Appendix
Moving the Printer ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 251
Shipping the Printer ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 255
Uninstall Printer Driver ・・・・・・・・・・・・ 259
About Network Utility ・・・・・・・・・・・・ 261
Starting the Network Utility ・・・・・・・・・・ 261
Configuring the Network ・・・・・・・・・・・262
Configuring Network Using the Network Utility
・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・272
Specifications・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 276
Index ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 279

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Conventions
The following marks are used in this manual.
Warning Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury
caused by incorrect operation of the equipment. These must be observed
for safe operation.
Caution
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material
damage caused by incorrect operation of the equipment. These must be
observed for safe operation.
Important Instructions including important information. To avoid damage and injury or
improper use of the product, be sure to read these indications.
Note Instructions including notes for operation and additional explanations.
Indicates an operation that must not be performed. Read these items
carefully, and make sure not to perform the described operations.
Sample Screens
The sample LX-D5500 printer driver screens displayed in this manual were created with Windows 10.
Trademarks
• Canon and the Canon logo are trademarks of Canon Inc.
• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
• Other brand and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
Before You Begin

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Before You Begin
Abbreviations
Throughout this manual the following abbreviations are used in text.
• Microsoft Windows 11 is abbreviated as "Windows 11"
• Microsoft Windows 10 is abbreviated as "Windows 10"
• Microsoft Windows is abbreviated as "Windows"
Important Notices
• Copying this manual or any part of this manual without permission is strictly forbidden.
• The specifications for this printer and software provided with the printer are subject to change
without prior notice.
• We have done our best to make this manual as complete and accurate as possible, and we ask you
to contact your place of purchase. If you find any omissions or mistakes in this manual.
• We can accept no responsibility for loss or damages resulting from the use of this printer or its
software; please accept this before you use the printer.
Legal Notice
■Legal Limitations on the Usage of Your Product and the Use of Images
• It is illegal to reproduce currency, bills, negotiable securities and other documents prohibited by
law. Reproduction of such items may be subject to criminal prosecution.
• It is illegal to reproduce legal certificates, licenses, and certain public and private documents
prohibited from reproduction by law. Reproduction of such items may be subject to criminal
prosecution.
• Please note that intellectual property protected by copyright may not be reproduced without the
express permission of the copyright holder except for personal or household use under limited
circumstances.
■Product Name
LX-D5500
LX-P5510

Chapter 1
Basic Operation
This chapter describes basic things to remember before using this product.
Printer Part Names and Functions.......................................................................................................4
Connecting the Printer and Computer ......................................................................................... 10
Turning the Printer On/Off .................................................................................................................... 13
Loading Paper............................................................................................................................................... 15

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Printer Part Names and Functions
Front/Right Side View
[1]
[2]
[3]
[5]
[6]
[4]
[8]
[7]
[9]
［1］Upper unit ［6］Roll cover handle
Open this unit when setting paper,
removing paper jammed in the paper
feed path, or cleaning inside of the
machine. The upper unit holds the
printhead.
Use this handle to open the roll cover.
［2］Operation panel ( →P.7) ［7］Cutter cover
Keys necessary for operation and lamps to
indicate the state of printer are provided
on this panel.
When using the manual cutter, open this
cover.
［3］Ink tank door ( →P.18 0) ［8］Maintenance cartridge door
(→P.18 8)
Open this door when replacing ink tanks
or opening the upper unit.
Open this door when replacing the
maintenance cartridge.
［4］Paper delivery slot ［9］Manual cutter ( →P. 30 )
Printed paper is delivered through this
slot.
Use this cutter to cut the ejected paper
manually.
［5］Roll cover
This cover protects the roll paper feeder.

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Printer Part Names and Functions
Left Side View
[1]
[7]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[2]
［1］Rear feeder slot ［4］RS232C port
This slot is used to feed fanfold paper. This is an extended interface for
connecting an external unit.
［2］Rating plate ［5］USB port ( →P.11)
A serial number for identifying the printer
is shown on this plate.
(The serial number is required when you
contact customer support or require any
sort of printer repairs.)
Connect a USB cable here to connect to
the computer.
［6］LAN port ( →P.12)
Connect a LAN cable here to connect to
the computer.
［3］RS232C port ［7］Power socket
Connect a barcode reader to this port. Connect the power cord here.

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Chapter 1 Basic Operation
Inside the Printer
[2]
[3]
[5]
[4] [8]
[6]
[1]
[7]
［1］Transport guide (Left) ［5］Paper guide
This is a fixed guide for transporting paper
straight.
This guide prevents paper from floating.
［2］Upper unit open lever ［6］Maintenance cartridge
Opens the upper unit. Ink used to clean the print head is
collected here.
［3］Jam release lever ［7］Cleaning stick
Pull down this lever when paper is
jammed.
Use this cleaning stick when cleaning the
transport section.
［4］Transport guide (Right) ［8］Roll holder
This guide is used to transport paper
straight and detect the width of paper.
This holder is used to set paper.