Canon LX-D5500 User manual

User'sGuide
CANON FINETECH NISCA INC.2018
4Y1-8614-020
LX-D5500
COLOR LABEL PRINTER

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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 ・・・・・・ 5
Front/Right Side View・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 5
Left Side View ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 6
Inside the Printer ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 7
Operation Panel ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 8
Online and Sleep Mode ・・・・・・・・・・・・・10
Connecting the Printer and Computer ・・11
Connecting with USB Cable・・・・・・・・・・・12
Connecting with LAN Cable ・・・・・・・・・・13
Turning the Printer On/Off ・・・・・・・・・・ 14
Turning the Printer On ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・14
Turning the Printer Off ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・15
Loading Paper ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 16
Using Roll Paper・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・16
Using Fanfold Paper ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 23
Changing Paper ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 26
Treating the Trailing Edge of Paper ・・・・・ 29
Using the Manual Cutter ・・・・・・・・・・・・・31
2. How to Print
Making Prints ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 35
Canceling Printing ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 38
Canceling Print Jobs from the
Status Monitor ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 38
How to Pause Printing ・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 39
3. How to Use the
Printer Driver
Opening the Printer Driver ・・・・・・・・・・ 41
Opening the Printer Driver Setup Window
from the Application Software ・・・・・・・・・41
Opening the Printer Driver Setup Window
from the [Devices and Printers] Folder ・・・ 42
Opening the Printer Properties Window ・・ 43
Using Page Setup Features ・・・・・・・・・・ 44
Registration of Favorites ・・・・・・・・・・・・ 46
Selecting the Paper Size ・・・・・・・・・・・・・51
Setting a Custom Paper Size ・・・・・・・・・ 52
Selecting the Paper Type ・・・・・・・・・・・ 60
Selecting the Orientation ・・・・・・・・・・・・61
Setting the Print with the Selected
Orientation・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 63
Checking the Setting Contents ・・・・・・・ 65
Checking the Version Information ・・・・・・ 66
Using Print Quality Features ・・・・・・・・・ 67
Selecting a Resolution・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 69

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Selecting a Half-tone ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 70
Selecting a Color Correction ・・・・・・・・・・71
Printing in Black and White・・・・・・・・・・・ 72
Adjusting the Color Balance・・・・・・・・・・ 72
Adjusting the Brightness ・・・・・・・・・・・・ 74
Adjusting the Density・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 75
Adjusting the Contrast ・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 76
Print the Gradation Smoothly ・・・・・・・・・ 77
Setting the Sharpness・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 78
Using the Overlay Settings Feature・・・・ 80
Printing a Form to a File・・・・・・・・・・・・・・81
Carrying out Overlay Printing ・・・・・・・・・ 86
Using Advanced Settings ・・・・・・・・・・・ 91
Selecting Print Order ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 92
Adjusting the Print Speed ・・・・・・・・・・・ 93
Using Utility Features ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 94
Placing the Printer in Sleep Mode ・・・・・・ 97
Changing the Sleep Timer/Off Timer
Setting ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 99
Adjusting the Paper Stop Position (or
Cutting Position) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 102
Changing the Special Settings ・・・・・・・・ 105
Changing the Ink Jetting Amount for
Printing ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 110
4. How to Use the
Status Monitor
Displaying the Status Monitor ・・・・・・・116
Starting the Status Monitor ・・・・・・・・・・ 116
How to Start and Display the Status
Monitor ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 117
Using the Status Monitor ・・・・・・・・・・ 120
5. Maintenance
Cleaning the Print Head ・・・・・・・・・・・ 126
Print Head Cleaning ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 127
Cleaning During Printing ・・・・・・・・・・・・ 128
Adjusting Print Head Position ・・・・・・・ 129
Detailed Printhead Position Adjustment
・141
Checking Setting Values・・・・・・・・・・・ 148
Replacing the Ink Tank ・・・・・・・・・・・・ 150
Replacing the Ink Tank ・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 150
Checking the Ink Information ・・・・・・・・・ 156
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge・157
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ・・・ 157
Checking the Maintenance Cartridge
Information ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 161
Cleaning the Printer ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 162
Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer ・・・・・ 162
Cleaning the Transport Area ・・・・・・・・・ 163
6. Troubleshooting
For Troubleshooting Operations ・・・・・ 168

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Power Does not Turn On ・・・・・・・・・・・ 168
Printing Does not Start/Complete・・・・・・168
Slow to Print・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 172
Printing Does Not Stop/Data is Not Sent/
Settings are Not Sent from Utility ・・・・・・ 172
Paper is Not Feeding Correctly ・・・・・・・・ 173
Status Monitor Does Not Start ・・・・・・・・174
Improving the Print Quality ・・・・・・・・・・17 4
Paper Is Jammed ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 177
"Request of the print head check"
Appears on the Screen ・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 181
List of Error Messages/Warning
Messages・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 182
Error Message・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 182
Warning Message ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・188
7. How to Use the
Auto Cutter
Part Names and Functions ・・・・・・・・・・191
Settings for Using Auto Cutter ・・・・・・ 192
Paper is Jammed ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 198
8. Appendix
Moving the Printer ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 204
Shipping the Printer ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 208
Uninstall Printer Driver ・・・・・・・・・・・・ 212
About Network Utility ・・・・・・・・・・・・ 215
Starting the Network Utility ・・・・・・・・・・ 215
Configuring the Network ・・・・・・・・・・・ 216
Configuring Network Using the Network
Utility ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・226
Specifications・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 229
Index ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 231

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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 registered trademarks of Canon Inc.
• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
• Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated 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 10 is abbreviated as "Windows 10"
• Microsoft Windows 8.1 is abbreviated as "Windows 8.1"
• Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 is abbreviated as "Windows 7"
• 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

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Before You Begin
■FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the
manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of
the equipment.

Chapter 1
Basic Operation
This chapter describes basic things to remember before using this product.
Printer Part Names and Functions.......................................................................................................5
Connecting the Printer and Computer ..........................................................................................11
Turning the Printer On/Off .................................................................................................................... 14
Loading Paper............................................................................................................................................... 16

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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. 8）［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.15 0）［8］Maintenance cartridge door（→ P.157）
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. 31）
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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Chapter 1 Basic Operation
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.12）
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.13）
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.