Canon LASER SHOT LBP-1210 User manual

LBP-1210 Laser Printer
Getting Started Guide
IMPORTANT:
Read this manual carefully before using your printer.
Save this manual for future reference.

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Copyright
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information contained in the manual.
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Contents
Using Your LBP-1210 Documentation ........................................ 4
Conventions .............................................................................. 4
Using the Canon LBP-1210 CD-ROM .................................... 5
Checking the Package Contents ................................................... 7
Identifying the Parts ..................................................................... 8
Front View ................................................................................ 8
Rear View ................................................................................. 8
Selecting the Printer Location ...................................................... 9
Carrying the Printer .................................................................. 10
Installing the EP-25 Cartridge ...................................................... 11
Setting the Cassette and Manual Feed Slot .................................. 15
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer .................................... 16
Parallel Cable ........................................................................... 16
USB Cable ................................................................................ 17
Connecting to the Power Supply .................................................. 19
Selecting Paper Delivery .............................................................. 21
Face-down Delivery ................................................................. 21
Face-up Delivery ...................................................................... 21
Loading Paper into the Cassette ................................................... 22
Installing the CAPT ..................................................................... 24
Windows 95/98/Me CD-ROM Installation .............................. 24
Canon LASER SHOT LBP-1210 Group .................................29
Printing ..................................................................................... 29

4 Using Your LBP-1210 Documentation
Using Your LBP-1210 Documentation
Congratulations on your purchase of the Canon LBP-1210 Laser Printer.
Your printer comes with the following documentation:
❏ The LBP-1210 Getting Started Guide (This guide)
Describes how to set up the printer and install the printing software
(CAPT). Read this manual first before operating your printer. The
Getting Started Guide is also available online (PDF).*
❏ The LBP-1210 User’s Guide (PDF)*
Describes the printer’s features and its basic operation. The User’s
Guide is available online (PDF).* Use this manual when you need a
quick reference help.
❏ Help
Provides help for the CAPT (Canon Advanced Printing Technology).
Use Help to get more information while operating the printer.
❏ CD-ROM Menu Help
Provides Help for using the CD-ROM Menu.
❏ Readme File
Contains last-minute information about the Canon LBP-1210 printer.
Conventions
This guide uses the following conventions:
CAUTION:
Indicates precautions that must be observed to prevent possible injury.
Indicates that neglecting the suggested procedure or practice could result
in damage to the printer.
Indicates notes and memos containing useful tips or detailed information.
*To view the manual in PDF format, Adobe Reader/Adobe Acrobat Reader is
required. If Adobe Reader/Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your system,
please download it from the Adobe Systems Incorporated website.

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Using Your LBP-1210 Documentation 5
Using the Canon LBP-1210 CD-ROM
Contents of CD-ROM
The Canon LBP-1210 CD-ROM contains the printing software (CAPT).
Using the CD-ROM Menu
Insert the compact disc into your CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM menu
appears automatically.
To access the CD-ROM Menu Help , click the CD-ROM Menu Help
button.
To access the Readme File , click the Canon LBP-1210 Readme button.
Windows displays the Readme file.
To access the LBP-1210 Online Manuals , click the Canon LBP-1210
Manuals button. To view the manual in PDF format, Adobe Reader/
Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. If Adobe Reader/Adobe Acrobat
Reader is not installed on your system, please download it from the
Adobe Systems Incorporated website.

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System Requirements
Before installing the printing software (CAPT), make sure your computer
has the following minimum configuration:
❏ Pentium PC running Windows 95/98/Me or Windows NT 4.0/2000/
XP. Pentium 150 MHz or higher processor running Windows 95/98/
Me/NT 4.0. Pentium 233 MHz or higher processor running Windows
2000/XP. A Pentium 3 600MHz or higher is recommended.
❏ 32 MB of RAM for Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0 (48MB for Windows
2000, 64MB for Windows XP) and 15 MB of available disk space for
Windows 95/98/Me (10MB for Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP). 64 MB of
RAM for Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0 (128 MB for Windows 2000,
256MB for Windows XP) is recommended.
❏ Monitor with a resolution of 640 x 480, showing at least 16 colors.
❏ A standard USB or parallel port and a CD-ROM drive.
❏ Sound card (if you want to hear audio messages).

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Checking the Package Contents 7
Checking the Package Contents
As you unpack the printer, save the carton and packing materials in case
you want to move or ship the printer in the future.
Manual feed slot
LBP-1210 Printer Cassette
EP-25 Cartridge
CD-ROM disc
Power cord
(Example: 120V Model)
Documentation
(Getting Started Guide)

8 Identifying the Parts
Identifying the Parts
Front View
Rear View
Paper guides
Cassette
Face-down delivery slot
Manual feed slot
Delivery selection
cover
Power lamp
Front cover
USB port
interface connector
Power socket
Parallel port
interface connector
Power switch

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Selecting the Printer Location 9
Selecting the Printer Location
When selecting a site for the printer, the location should provide ample
space for ventilation and easy servicing of the printer. Use the
dimensional diagrams below for space considerations.
(Dimensions are in millimeters.)
Do not remove the black tags placed on both sides of the delivery slot.
When printing face-down, some papers on the tray may drop into the
printer.
388 mm 448 mm
1122 mm
297 mm
A-4 size paper
(At face-up delivery)
30 mm
30 mm 354 mm
511 mm
1122 mm
581 mm
359 mm 354 mm
254 mm
Top view Side view

10 Selecting the Printer Location
Carrying the Printer
CAUTION:
Do not carry the printer by holding the front panel or by holding it at the
front and rear. This could result in damage to the printer or personal
injury if the printer is dropped.