Canon LX-P1300 User manual

User'sGuide
COLOR LABEL PRINTER
LX-P1300
LX-D1300
CANON FINETECH NISCA INC.2018
4Y1-8615-030

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Table of Contents
Before You Begin
Conventions...................................................................................iv
Sample Screens............................................................................iv
Trademarks......................................................................................iv
Abbreviations.................................................................................v
Request to the Customer........................................................v
Legal Notice ....................................................................................v
1. Basic Operation
Names and Functions of Components ................................2
External View...................................................................................2
Internal View ...................................................................................3
Transport Unit ................................................................................4
Operation Panel............................................................................5
Turning the Printer On/Off............................................................6
How to Turn the Printer On ...................................................6
How to Turn the Printer Off ...................................................7
Changing the Power Settings..............................................8
Loading the Paper .......................................................................... 12
How to Print........................................................................................25
Making Prints...............................................................................25
Cancel Printing ...........................................................................28
Configuring Print Settings .........................................................29
Opening the Printer Driver..................................................29
Printer Driver Setup Window Configuration............32
2. Printing
Printing with the Custom Paper Size...................................42
Changing Print Quality and Adjusting Color..................50
Changing Print Quality Setting ........................................50
Printing with the Color Correction Method
Changed.........................................................................................52
Printing in Black and White.................................................53
Print the Gradation Smoothly...........................................54
Setting the Sharpness............................................................56
Adjusting the Color Balance...............................................58
Adjusting the Density ............................................................60
Adjusting the Brightness or Contrast...........................62
Carrying out Overlay Printing..................................................65
Printing a Form to a File........................................................66
Carrying out Overlay Printing............................................69
Setting Paper Feed Speed.........................................................72
Accelerating Printing on the 1st Sheet of Paper ...72
Adjusting the Paper Feed Speed.....................................73
Setting the Cutter ...........................................................................75
Setting the Auto Cutter.........................................................75
Operating the Manual Cut..................................................81
Registering Frequently Used Print Settings ....................85
Changing the Special Settings of the Printer.................89
Registering Paper Type................................................................93
3. Maintenance
Checking the Printer Status.......................................................98
How to Start and Display the Status Monitor..........99
Replacing the Ink Tank ...............................................................101
Replacing the Ink Tank........................................................101
Checking the Ink Condition ............................................107
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge............................ 108
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge .....................108

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Checking the Status of the Maintenance Cartridge
...........................................................................................................114
Cleaning the Print Head ............................................................115
Normal Cleaning (Light Cleaning)...............................115
Strong Cleaning......................................................................117
Adjusting Print Head Position................................................119
Checking the Setting Values..................................................133
Maintaining Ink Quality (LX-P1300 only) .........................136
Cleaning the Printer.....................................................................142
Cleaning the exterior of the printer............................142
Cleaning the Transport Unit............................................144
4. Troubleshooting
For Troubleshooting Operations .........................................150
Status Lamp Lights up Orange......................................150
Status Lamp Is Flashing Orange ...................................152
Power Does not Turn on....................................................153
Printing Does not Start/Complete ..............................153
Paper Does not Feed Properly .......................................156
Improving the Print Quality.............................................157
Paper Is Jammed ....................................................................160
List of Error Messages/Warning Messages................... 164
Error Message...........................................................................165
Warning Message .................................................................. 171
5. Appendix
Moving the Printer........................................................................174
Moving the Printer Indoors..............................................174
Shipping the Printer.............................................................177
Uninstall Printer Driver............................................................... 184
About Network Utility ............................................................... 186
Starting the Network Utility ............................................186
Configuring the Network..................................................187
Configuring Network Using the Network Utility 198
Specifications.............................201
Index................................................203

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Before You Begin
Conventions
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-P1300 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.

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Before You Begin
Abbreviations
Throughout this document 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”
Request to the Customer
• 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-P1300
LX-D1300

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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.
Names and Functions of Components ....................................................................................................................... 2
Turning the Printer On/Off .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Loading the Paper ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
How to Print............................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Configuring Print Settings ................................................................................................................................................ 29

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Chapter 1 Basic Operation
Names and Functions of Components
Names and functions of the components of this printer are described below.
External View
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1
3
4
5
6
7
8
1Transport Unit (P.4)
Pull out this unit when setting paper.
2Ejection Slot
Printed paper is ejected through this slot.
3Operation Panel (P.5)
Keys for selecting printer operations and lamps
indicating printer statuses are provided on this panel.
4Ink Tank Cover
Open this cover when replacing ink tanks.
5USB Connector
Connect a USB cable to this connector.
6LAN Connector
Connect a LAN cable to this connector.
7Power Socket
Connect the supplied AC adapter to this socket.
8Rating Plate Label
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.)
IMPORTANT
• While the printer is operating, do not open the ink tank cover or the transport unit lever. IIt could cause a printer failure.

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Names and Functions of Components
Internal View
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1Maintenance Cartridge
Ink used to clean printhead is collected in this cartridge.

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Transport Unit
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2
3
4
5
6
1Transport Unit Lever
Open this lever to pull out the transport unit.
2Transport Area
Transports paper here.
Clean the transport area when stained with paper dust
and ink.
3Paper Alignment Line
Align the paper leading edge with this line.
4Paper Set Lever
Secure paper to the transport unit using this lever.
5Roll Holder
Set paper here.
6Paper Guide
This guide presses on paper so that paper does not
float. Move it to fit the width of paper.

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Names and Functions of Components
Operation Panel
1
3
2
4
5
1Power Key/Lamp
Press this key to turn on/off the printer. This lamp lights
up or blinks depending on the power supply status.
On: The printer is powered on.
Blink:
The printer is in sleep mode (power-saving mode).
Off: The printer is powered off.
2Status Lamp
This lamp lights up or blinks green or orange.
Lit (green): Printing from the computer is possible
(online mode).
Blink (green): The printer is processing or operating
(printing, cleaning, etc.)
Lit (orange): An operator call error has occurred.
Blink (orange): A service call error has occurred.
Off: Instructions and print data cannot be received
from the computer (offline mode).
3Ink Lamps (Bk/C/M/Y)
Each lamp lights up or blinks when there is no ink
available for printing or the ink tank is low.
Lit: There is no ink available for printing or the ink tank
is faulty.
Blink: The ink tank is low.
Off: The ink tank is full.
4Maintenance Cartridge Lamp
This lamp lights up or blinks when there remains little
or no maintenance cartridge space to collect ink.
Lit:
The maintenance cartridge is full or faulty.
Blink: The maintenance cartridge is running out of
space.
Off:
The maintenance cartridge has free space.
5Pause Key
Press this key to switch between online and offline
modes.
When printing is in progress, pressing this key stops
printing temporarily. Pressing this key again resumes
printing.
NOTE
• When the printer is in the sleep mode, the Status lamp, Ink Lamps, and Maintenance Cartridge Lamp stay off
regardless of the status of the printer, ink tanks, and maintenance cartridge.

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Turning the Printer On/Off
How to Turn the Printer On
1 Press the power key.
󱾀The status lamp blinks (green), and then lights
up.
NOTE
• About the Sleep Timer (P.8)
The printer will automatically enter sleep mode when a predetermined amount of time elapses without
printing. By default, the time is set to 4 minutes.

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Turning the Printer On/Off
How to Turn the Printer Off
1 Make sure the printer is not operating.
When the status lamp is blinking (green), the printer is operating. Make sure the status lamp lights up (green)
before turning the printer off.
2 Press and hold the power key until the status lamp goes out.
󱾀When the power lamp stops blinking, the
printer is turned off.
󱾀When the status lamp is off, press and hold
the power key for at least 1 second.
IMPORTANT
• After powering the printer down, make sure the power lamp is off prior to unplugging the power cord.
• If the printer will not be used for a long period of time, disconnect the power cord, AC adapter, and interface
cable.
NOTE
• About the O Timer (P.10)
After switching to sleep mode, if the printer is not in use for 240 minutes (4 hours), the printer will automatically
turn off.

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Changing the Power Settings
■Switching the Printer to the Sleep State
IMPORTANT
• The printer cannot be switched to the sleep state when printing is in progress or when an error has occurred.
NOTE
• When the following cases occur, the printer is automatically switched back from the sleep state to the online
state:
-When the power key is pressed
-When print data is received
-When cleaning, etc. is performed
1 Make sure the printer is in the online state (the status lamp is lit (green)).
If the printer is in the offline state (the status lamp is off), press the power key to switch the printer back to
the online state.
2 Display the printer driver setup window from the application software. (P.29)

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Turning the Printer On/Off
3 Switch the printer to the sleep state.
1
2
1. Click the [Utility] tab.
2. Click [Sleep].
󱾀A confirmation message appears.
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3. Review the message, and then click [Yes].
󱾀The power lamp blinks slowly, and the printer is
switched to the sleep state.

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■Changing the Sleep Timer/Off Timer Setting
If the printer is not operated for a predetermined amount of time, it can automatically switch to the sleep state (sleep
timer), or automatically turn off (off timer).
IMPORTANT
• Administrative privileges over this printer are required to configure printer settings.
If a user without administrative privileges proceeds with configuration of settings, a message ”You do not have
rights to printer management. Please contact your system administrator.” appears.
For more details, see “Administrative privileges required for certain features (P.40)”.
• When printing is in progress or an error has occurred, you cannot change the set time.
NOTE
• By default, the sleep timer is set to 4 minutes and the off timer is set to 240 minutes (4 hours).
• For the off timer, set how much time must elapse after switching to sleep mode before the printer is turned off.
1 Make sure the printer is in the online state (the status lamp is lit (green)).
If the printer is in the offline state (the status lamp is off), press the power key to switch the printer back to
the online state.
2 Open the properties window of the printer driver. (P.30)

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Turning the Printer On/Off
3 Set the sleep timer.
1
2
1. Click the [Utility] tab.
2. Click [Sleep Timer Setting].
󱾀The [Sleep Timer Setting] dialog box appears.
3
4
5
3. Enter the setting time of the sleep timer.
󱾀The time can be set in minutes within the range
from 1 to 60 (min).
4. Enter the setting time of the off timer.
󱾀The time can be set in minutes within the range
from 1 to 720 (min).
󱾀If the off timer is not necessary, uncheck the
[Enable off timer setting] check box.
5. Click [Send].
󱾀A confirmation message appears.
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6. Review the message, and then click [Yes].

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Loading the Paper
IMPORTANT
• When replacing paper after the printer has run out, peel off the tape affixed at the end of the remaining paper.
Removing the remaining paper through the ejection slot without peeling off the tape could cause a printing
failure.
• When setting new paper which is larger than the paper that has been used, check in advance that the transport
area and paper guide are not stained with ink. If the transport area or paper guide is stained with ink, clean the
transport unit. For how to clean the transport area and paper guides. (P.144)
• Use the dedicated paper. Using other paper could cause blurred or faint printing or have a negative impact on
the printer, resulting in a printer failure.
NOTE
• Types of paper that can be used with this printer are as follows:
- Matte coated paper
- Glossy paper
-Synthetic paper
Please contact your place of purchase for paper specifications and availability.

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Setting Paper
1 Make sure the power lamp is lit.
If the power lamp is off, press the power key to turn the printer on. (P.6)
2 Pull the transport unit out of the printer.
1. Raise the transport unit lever.
2. Pull this lever while holding the printer
with one hand so that it does not move.

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3. Pull the transport unit out with both
hands as shown in the figure.
CAUTION
• When pulling the transport unit out of the printer, hold it securely with both hands so that it does not fall
down.
• Do not put your hands inside the printer. Failure or physical
injury could result. Ink adhered inside of the printer could stain
clothes or hands.
IMPORTANT
• When pulling the transport unit out of the printer or inserting it in the printer, be careful not to hit it strongly
against the table or shelf. The surface of the table or shelf could be damaged.