[F-01] Turning the Printer On and Off

Use the power switch on the left side of the printer to turn the printer on and off.

Turning On the Printer

Press "|" on the power switch.
The printer turns on and performs a self-diagnostic test.
If no problems are found, the Ready indicator (green) turns on, and the printer is ready to print.
IMPORTANT
Turning off the printer and then turning it back on again

Wait at least 10 seconds before turning on the printer.

Turning on the printer for the first time after installation

  • Before turning on the printer, be sure to remove the sealing tape from the toner cartridges installed in the printer.
    "Preparing the Toner Cartridges"
  • If the printer is turned on before the sealing tape is removed, an error message is displayed.
    "Miscellaneous Problems"
  • Before turning on the printer, be sure to insert the paper cassette.
NOTE
If the self-diagnostic test finishes successfully

The Ready indicator (green) turns on, and the printer is ready to print.
If a problem occurs during the self-diagnostic test

The Alarm indicator (orange) turns on or blinks.
"Part Names and Functions"

Turning Off the Printer

Check that the printer is not performing the following operations.
  • Printing
  • Self-diagnostic test after the printer is turned on (all indicators are on)

Press "○" on the power switch.
IMPORTANT
Precautions when turning off the printer
  • When you turn off the printer, all print data sent to the printer is deleted.
  • If the printer is shared on a network, before turning off the printer, make sure that the printer is not printing data sent from other computers on the network.
NOTE
Power consumption when the printer is off

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[F-02] Basic Printing Procedure

This section describes the procedure for printing from an application.
Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Set [Page Size] and [Output Size].
  1. Click the [Page Setup] tab.
  2. Select the page size of the document created by the application.
  3. Select the size of the paper to be output.
    "Paper Requirements"
NOTE
If the [Page Size] setting and [Output Size] setting are not the same

The print is automatically reduced or enlarged to fit on the page.

To print from the paper cassette

Use the following procedure to check that the output size setting and the size of the paper loaded are the same.
  1. Click [] to open the Printer Status Window.
  2. Click [Options] → [Device Settings] → [Cassette Settings].
  3. Check that the [Output Size] setting in the printing preferences and the [Cassette Settings] setting are the same.

Set [Paper Source] and [Paper Type].
  1. Click the [Paper Source] tab.
  2. Select the paper source you want to use.
  3. Select the paper type.
    "Paper Requirements"
  4. Click [OK].
NOTE
Checking the paper settings

It is recommended that you check the [Page Setup] sheet and [Paper Source] sheet settings each time you print a document.

Settings effective only in the same application

The specified printing preferences become the settings only for jobs printed from this application.
These settings are deleted when the application is closed.
When [Paper Selection] is set to a setting other than [Same Paper for All Pages]

Depending on the document to be printed, you may be able to set [Paper Source] on each of the following sheets.
  • [First Page]
  • [Second Page]
  • [Other Pages]
  • [Last Page]

Click [OK] on the [Print] dialog box.
Printing starts.

[F-03] Canceling a Print Job

There are four methods of canceling a print job.

Canceling a Print Job Using the Printer Status Window

This describes how to cancel a print job executed from your computer.
Make sure that the Printer Status Window is displayed.

Click [] (Cancel Job).
NOTE
Canceling a one-page job

You cannot cancel a one-page job even by clicking [] (Cancel Job).
If an error occurs while printing a job from another user

If the printer is shared on a network from a computer, print jobs from all users can be canceled on the print server. Print jobs from other users cannot be canceled on a client computer. To cancel a print job from another user, press the Cancel Job key on the control panel of the printer.
"Canceling a Print Job Using the Cancel Job Key"
Viewing and managing print jobs on the network

The status of this printer is displayed on both the client computer and print server.
The following are the items that are displayed in the Printer Status Window and the types of jobs that can be canceled on the client computer and print server.
To display the printer status when printing a job over the network, a network environment that uses TCP/IP or NetBEUI is required.
  • Client computer
    • [Print Job Information]
      • Displays information about the first print job.
    • [] (Cancel Job)
      • Available for your print job. This cannot be operated if another user's print job precedes your print job.
    • Operation
      • Cancels your first print job.
  • Print server
    The printer status is not displayed if a user is not logged on.
    • [Print Job Information]
      • Displays information about the first print job.
    • [] (Cancel Job)
      • Available for all print jobs.
    • Operation
      • Cancels the first print job.

Canceling a Print Job Using the Print Queue

Make sure that the Printer Status Window is displayed.

Click [] (Print Queue).
The [Print Queue] dialog box appears.
NOTE
Displaying the print queue

You can also use the following procedure to display the print queue.
  1. Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder.
    • Windows Vista: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers]
    • Windows XP Professional and Server 2003: [Start] → [Printers and Faxes]
    • Windows XP Home Edition: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers and Other Hardware] → [Printers and Faxes]
    • Windows 2000: [Start] → [Settings] → [Printers]
  2. Double-click the [Canon LBP5050] icon.
For details on the print queue, see Windows Help.

Cancel the print job.
  1. Right-click the job you want to cancel.
  2. Click [Cancel].
NOTE
About the print queue

  • Print jobs from other users are not displayed.
  • If the printer is shared on a network, all print jobs are displayed on the print server.
  • You can manage the print jobs in the print queue until they are completed.

Click [Yes].
The print job is canceled.

Canceling a Print Job Using the Cancel Job Key

If an error occurs during printing of another user's print job, you can delete that print job.
Press the [] (Cancel Job) key on the control panel of the printer.
NOTE
In the following cases, print jobs cannot be canceled even when the Cancel Job key is pressed.
  • When printing one sheet
  • For pages of which data has already been sent to the printer
  • When the printer is switching from one print job to the next while the Cancel Job key is being pressed
Operation of the Cancel Job key
  • When the key is released, the printer begins canceling the job.
  • The following are the meanings of the Cancel Job indicator (orange).
    • The indicator turns on when the key is pressed.
    • The indicator blinks when a job is being canceled.
Setting the types of jobs to cancel

Perform the following procedure.
  1. Open the Printer Status Window.
    "Displaying the Printer Status Window"
  2. Click [Options] → [Device Settings] → [Settings of the Cancel Job Key].
  3. Selecting the [Enable to Cancel Error Jobs] check box lets you select or clear the [Enable to Cancel Any Processing Print Job] check box.

Canceling a Print Job Using the Remote UI

When this printer is connected to a network using TCP/IP, you can use the Remote UI to cancel print jobs.
NOTE
About the Remote UI

The Remote UI can only be used with LBP5050n.
Make sure that the Printer Status Window is displayed.

Start the Remote UI.
  1. Click [Options].
  2. Click [Remote UI].

Click [Job Manager] → [Print Job].
A list of the print jobs is displayed.
NOTE
Deleting a print job using the Remote UI

After deleting a print job, click the [Refresh] button of your browser.
Character length of [Document Name]
  • A job file name of up to 20 characters can be displayed. If the number of characters exceeds 20, the characters after the limited number are not displayed, or some characters are not displayed properly.
  • Depending on the application, the application name may be added to the beginning of the file name.
  • If you print via USB, [Local] is displayed in [Interface Name].
  • If you print via the network, nothing is displayed in the field.

Click [Delete].
The message "Please wait a moment." appears.

The print job is deleted and the information on the page is updated.
NOTE
Clicking [Delete] does not work

If the data for a page has already been sent to the printer, clicking [Delete] cannot cancel the print job.

[F-04] Specifying the Printing Preferences

Specify the printing preferences using the printing preferences dialog box.

There are two ways to open the printing preferences dialog box. The following describes the items that can be set and the valid range depending on how the printing preferences dialog box is displayed.

Valid Range of the Printing Preferences Settings

Dialog Box Sheets

Opening the printing preferences dialog box in an application

Opening the printing preferences dialog box from the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder by clicking [Printing Preferences]

Opening the printing preferences dialog box from the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder by clicking [Properties]
NOTE
Printer properties sheets

The following sheets are displayed in Windows.
  • [General] Sheet
  • [Sharing] Sheet
  • [Ports] Sheet
  • [Advanced] Sheet
  • [Color Management] Sheet
  • [Security] Sheet
For details on these sheets, see Windows Help.

[Page Setup] Sheet

1: "Using the Preview Pane to Configure the Printing Preferences"

2: "Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet"
"Printing an Image on a Paper Size Larger than A4 (Poster Printing)"

3: "Enlarging or Reducing the Page to Print"

4: "Adding a Watermark to a Document to Be Printed (Watermark Printing)"

5: "Adding a Watermark to a Document to Be Printed (Watermark Printing)"

6: "Printing Borders and the Printing Date"
7: "Printing on Custom Size Paper or Paper at a Size of Statement, Foolscap or 16K"

NOTE
For details on the settings

See Online Help.
"Using Online Help"

[Finishing] Sheet

1: "Using the Preview Pane to Configure the Printing Preferences"

2: "Printing with a Gutter on the Edge of the Paper"

3: "Collating a Specified Number of Copies"

4: "Printing Data with Different Orientations in the Same Job"

5: "Printing with a Gutter on the Edge of the Paper"

NOTE
For details on the settings

See Online Help.
"Using Online Help"

[Paper Source] Sheet

1: Using the Preview Pane to Configure the Printing Preferences

NOTE
For details on the settings

See Online Help.
"Using Online Help"

[Quality] Sheet

1: "Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast and Printing an Image"

2: "Correcting Rough-Textured Images"

3: "Adjusting the Toner Density"

4: "Adjusting the Color of the Document to Be Printed"
"Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast and Printing an Image"
5: "Matching the Color on the Display"

NOTE
For details on the settings

See Online Help.
"Using Online Help"

[Device Settings] Sheet

NOTE
For details on the settings

See Online Help.
"Using Online Help"

[Profile] Sheet

NOTE
For details on the settings

See Online Help.
"Using Online Help"

[F-05] Displaying the Printing Preferences (Document Properties) Dialog Box

There are two ways to open the printing preferences (document properties) dialog box.

Opening the Printing Preferences Dialog Box from the [Print] Dialog Box in an Application

The specified printing preferences become the settings only for the current document. Check the printing preferences each time you print a document.
Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].
This procedure varies depending on the application being used.
NOTE
For details on the settings

"Specifying the Printing Preferences"

Opening the Printing Preferences Dialog Box from the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] Folder

The specified printing preferences become the settings for all documents printed from this computer.
Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder.
  • Windows Vista: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers]
  • Windows XP Professional and Server 2003: [Start] → [Printers and Faxes]
  • Windows XP Home Edition: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers and Other Hardware] → [Printers and Faxes]
  • Windows 2000: [Start] → [Settings] → [Printers]

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [File].
  3. Click [Printing Preferences].
NOTE
For details on the settings

"Specifying the Printing Preferences"

If you are using Windows Vista

By default, the menu bar is not displayed.
Use the following procedure to display the menu bar.
  1. Click [Organize] on the toolbar.
  2. Click [Layout].
  3. Select [Menu Bar].

[F-06] Window for Checking the Printer Status and Settings (Printer Status Window)

Use the Printer Status Window to check the printer status and configure the printer settings.

Available Operations in the Printer Status Window


You can use the Printer Status Window to perform the following operations.

Printer Status Window Display

NOTE
About the taskbar icon display

If the Printer Status Window is not open, the Printer Status Window icon is displayed in the taskbar as follows, according to [Display Settings] for [Preferences (Users)] or [Preferences (Administrators)].

  • [When Starting Printing]: The Printer Status Window icon is displayed automatically in the taskbar when printing starts or an error occurs.
  • [When Errors Occur]: The Printer Status Window icon is displayed automatically in the taskbar only when an error occurs.
  • [Do Not Display Automatically]: The Printer Status Window icon is not displayed in the taskbar.
NOTE

Part Names and Functions of the Printer Status Window

  1. Menu bar
    • [Job]: Use this menu to cancel a print job, resolve errors, and display the print queue.
    • [Options]: Use this menu to configure the operating environment, perform calibrations, and other printer options.
    • [Help]: Use this menu to display Help and the version information.
  2. Tool bar
    • [Print Queue] : Displays a list of print jobs.
    • [Refresh] : Refreshes the information displayed in the message area.
    • [Consumables/Counters] : Displays the status of the toner cartridges and the number of total printed pages.
  3. Message area
    • [Resolve Error] : Resumes the print job when it is stopped for some reason.
    • [Icon]: Displays a simple icon that indicates the status of the printer.
    • [Message Area]: Displays messages about the printer status.
    • [Message Area] (additional information): Displays additional information.
    • [Animation Area]: Displays an animation that indicates the printer status.

      Meaning of the background color of the animation area
      Blue: Operating normally
      Orange: A paper jam or other error has occurred.
      Red: A service error has occurred.
  4. Print job information area
    • [Print Job Information]: Displays print job information.
    • [Progress Bar]: Displays the status of the current print job.
    • [Cancel Job] : Cancels the print job.
    • [Status Bar]: Displays the computer to which the printer is connected.
NOTE
Detailed operations of the Printer Status Window

"Using Online Help"

If menu items or buttons are not available

Any menu items or buttons displayed in gray are not available.
(For example, when another user's job is being printed, [Cancel Job] is displayed in gray.)

[F-07] Using Online Help

You can use Online Help to obtain information on using the printing preferences dialog box and the various functions this printer offers.
The following describes how to search for a topic using the method of setting the paper size as an example.

Searching for a Topic from the Contents

You can search for a topic from the contents provided in Online Help.
Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Click [Help].
The [Canon LBP5050 Help] dialog box appears.

Click the [Contents] tab.

Perform the following procedure.
  1. Click [] next to [Page Setup Sheet].
  2. Click [[Page Setup] Sheet].
NOTE
Displaying Help from the Printer Status Window
  1. Open the Printer Status Window.
    "Displaying the Printer Status Window"
  2. Click [Help] → [Help Topics].

Searching for a Topic from the Index

You can search the index for topics containing an entered keyword.
Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Click [Help].
The [Canon LBP5050 Help] dialog box appears.
NOTE
Displaying Help from the Printer Status Window
  1. Open the Printer Status Window.
    "Displaying the Printer Status Window"
  2. Click [Help] → [Help Topics].

Click the [Index] tab.

Enter [Paper size] for [Type in the keyword to find].
A list of topics that start with [Paper size] is displayed.

Perform the following procedure.
  1. Click [Paper Size ([Custom Paper Size Settings] Dialog Box)].
  2. Click [Display].

Searching for a Topic by Search Keyword

You can use the [Search] sheet to enter a keyword and display a list of topics containing that keyword.
Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Click [Help].
The [Canon LBP5050 Help] dialog box appears.
NOTE
Displaying Help from the Printer Status Window
  1. Open the Printer Status Window.
    "Displaying the Printer Status Window"
  2. Click [Help] → [Help Topics].

Click the [Search] tab.

Perform the following procedure.
  1. Enter [Paper size] for [Type in the word(s) to search for].
  2. Click [List Topics].

Perform the following procedure.
  1. Click [[Custom Paper Size Settings] Dialog Box] on the list of topics.
  2. Click [Display].

[F-08] Paper Requirements

This section describes the paper types, printable areas, and how to store printer paper.
IMPORTANT
Precaution when printing on paper

The print speed may drop depending on the settings for the paper size, paper type, and number of copies.
When continuously printing paper that is less than 210.0 mm wide, the print speed may drop gradually.
If the printer is used continuously for an extended period of time, the internal temperature of the printer may increase, activating a safety mechanism and pausing printing temporarily.

Usable Paper

Usable Paper Size

These paper sizes can be used in the paper cassette and manual feed slot.
Paper Type Paper Size
Standard paper A4 (210.0 mm × 297.0 mm)
B5 (182.0 mm × 257.0 mm)
A5 (148.0 mm × 210.0 mm)
Legal* (215.9 mm × 355.6 mm)
Letter* (215.9 mm × 279.4 mm)
Executive* (184.1 mm × 266.7 mm)
Statement (139.7 mm × 215.9 mm)
Foolscap (215.9 mm × 330.2 mm)
16K (195.0 mm × 270.0 mm)
Custom paper size 76.2 to 215.9 mm wide and 127.0 to 355.6 mm long
Envelope Envelope DL (110.0 mm × 220.0 mm)
Envelope COM10 (104.9 mm × 241.3 mm)
Envelope C5 (162.0 mm × 229.0 mm)
Envelope Monarch (98.5 mm × 190.5 mm)
Envelope B5 (176.0 mm × 250.0 mm)
Index card 76.2 mm × 127.0 mm
* The following paper sizes are abbreviated as follows on the paper cassette.

Usable Paper Type

These paper types can be used in the paper cassette and manual feed slot.
Paper Type Printing Preference Setting
Plain paper*1 75 - 90 g/m2 [Plain Paper]
60 - 74 g/m2 [Plain Paper L]*2
Heavy paper 91 - 120 g/m2 [Heavy Paper 1]
121 - 163 g/m2 [Heavy Paper 2]
Transparency [Transparency]*3
Coated paper 100 - 110 g/m2 [Coated Paper 1]
120 - 130 g/m2 [Coated Paper 2]
155 - 165 g/m2 [Coated Paper 3]
220 - 230 g/m2 [Coated Paper 4]
Glossy film [Glossy Film]
Label [Label]
Envelope [Envelope]*4
[Envelope H]*5
Index card [Heavy Paper 2]
*1 Recycled paper (60 to 80 g/m2) can be used as plain paper.
*2 Select this when using thin paper.
*3 This only supports printing in black and white.
*4 When printing envelopes, the printer automatically applies the appropriate print mode by specifying the output size.
*5 Use this setting if envelopes are not printed properly when [Envelope] is selected for [Paper Type].
NOTE
Specifying the paper size

Open the printing preferences dialog box and use the following procedure.
  1. Click the [Page Setup] tab.
  2. Select the size of the paper to be output from [Output Size].

Paper Capacity

Paper Type Paper Source
Paper cassette Manual feed slot
Plain paper (80 g/m2) Approx. 150 sheets 1 sheet
Heavy paper (128 g/m2) Approx. 100 sheets 1 sheet
Transparency (black-and-white printing only) Approx. 50 sheets 1 sheet
Label Approx. 50 sheets 1 sheet
Coated paper Approx. 100 sheets 1 sheet
Index card Approx. 15 sheets 1 sheet
Envelope Approx. 10 sheets 1 sheet

Output Tray Capacity

Paper Type Output Tray Capacity*
(Face-down)
Plain paper (80 g/m2) Approx. 125 sheets
Heavy paper (128 g/m2) Approx. 50 sheets
Transparency (black-and-white printing only) Approx. 10 sheets
Label Approx. 10 sheets
Coated paper Approx. 50 sheets
Index card Approx. 10 sheets
Envelope Approx. 10 sheets
* The actual capacity may vary depending on the installation conditions and paper type used.

Envelopes

Usable envelopes

IMPORTANT
Do not use the following types of envelopes

This may result in paper jams or poor print quality.
  • 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
  • Envelopes with the flap on the narrow side
NOTE
Precautions when printing envelopes
  • Do not print on the reverse side (glued side) of envelopes.
  • Before loading envelopes, flatten the stack of envelopes to release any remaining air, and press the fold lines along the edges tight.
  • The print speed drops when printing on envelopes.
  • Envelopes may become creased during printing.

Special Paper

Take the following precautions when printing on heavy paper, transparencies, or other special paper.

Heavy Paper

Transparency

Label

Coated Paper

Direction for Loading Paper

Load the paper with the side to be printed facing up and in vertical (portrait) direction. Paper cannot be loaded in a horizontal (landscape) direction.

Unusable Paper

Do not use the following types of paper, as these may cause paper jams, printer malfunction, or damage to the printer.

Paper That Was Stored Poorly

Paper with Holes or Perforations

Paper with Adhesive or a Special Coating

Paper with Items Attached

Paper That Is Difficult for Toner to Adhere to

Printable Area

Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Transparencies, Labels, and Coated Paper

You can print in the area up to 5 mm of the edges of the paper.

Envelope

You can print in the area up to 10 mm of the edges of the paper.
(Sample: Envelope COM10)
NOTE
Precautions when printing envelopes
  • Printing data in the entire printable area of an envelope may result in a deterioration in print quality.
  • Arrange the data to a size slightly smaller than the printable area.

Storing Paper and Printouts

Storing Paper

The quality of paper may deteriorate if stored improperly even when the paper meets the normal specifications.
Inferior paper may cause misfeeds, paper jams, or deterioration in print quality.
Observe the following guidelines when storing and handling paper.

Storage
Do not store paper in the following locations.

Storing Printed Paper

When handling or storing printouts printed by this printer, note the following points.

Storage Precautions when storing printouts with adhesive

[F-09] Printing on Standard Size Paper

The following describes how to print a document using the procedure for printing A4 size plain paper from the paper cassette or manual feed slot as an example.
Step 1: Loading Paper
Step 2: Registering the Paper Size
Step 3: Printing from an Application

Usable paper size Usable paper types

"Paper Requirements"
NOTE
When paper is loaded in the manual feed slot

You do not need to register the paper size.
Select the appropriate paper size in the application, and then print the document.
"Printing from an Application"

Step 1: Loading Paper

There are two paper sources.

Paper cassette

Load standard size paper in the paper cassette.
Remove the paper cassette.
Gently pull out the paper cassette with both hands.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove the paper cassette

If paper is loaded with the paper cassette only partially open, the paper cassette may fall out or the printer may fall over, resulting in personal injury.

Slide the paper guides to [A4] (the position of the size of the paper to be loaded).
  1. Slide the side paper guides so that they are aligned with the paper size (A).
  2. While holding the lock release lever at the front, slide the paper guide so that it is aligned with the paper size (B).
NOTE
Loading Legal size paper

Adjust the length of the paper cassette while holding the lock release lever (A) at the front right of the paper cassette.
When you extend the paper cassette, the extended portion sticks out in front of the printer.
Use the paper cassette cover.
"Confirming the Supplied Accessories"
Using the paper cassette guide

When loading standard size paper, slide the paper guides to match the position of the loaded paper.
  1. A5
  2. B5
  3. Executive
  4. Letter
  5. A4

Load the paper.
Align the envelopes with the rear of the paper cassette.
CAUTION
Precautions when loading paper

Be careful not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper.
NOTE
Align the paper stack when loading
  • Fan the paper thoroughly and align the edges of the stack on a flat surface before loading the paper.
  • If the paper stack is not aligned, several sheets of paper may be fed at a time.
Loading paper with a front and back

When using paper with a letterhead or logo, load the paper as follows.
  • Load the paper with the side to be printed facing up.
  • Load the paper with the letterhead or logo facing the rear or left side of the paper cassette.

Place the paper under the hooks (A).
Make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the marks on the load limit guides (B).
NOTE
Paper cassette capacity

You can load approximately 150 sheets of paper in the paper cassette.
(Plain paper: 80 g/m2)

Insert the paper cassette into the printer.
Push the paper cassette into the printer firmly until it is all the way in.
CAUTION
Precautions when inserting the paper cassette

When inserting the paper cassette, be careful not to catch your fingers.

Manual feed slot

Slide the paper guides of the manual feed slot to the outside.
Align the paper guides to a width slightly larger than the width of the paper.

Load one sheet of paper.
Insert the paper into the manual feed slot until it catches. The paper is fed to the printer automatically. (The paper is not fed when the printer is printing or during sleep mode.)
Load only one sheet of paper in the manual feed slot at a time.

Align the position of the paper guides with the size of the paper.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to align the paper guides with the width of the paper.

If the paper guides are not aligned properly with the paper, this may result in paper jams.
NOTE
Loading paper with a front and back

When using paper with a letterhead or logo, load the paper as follows.
  • Load the paper with the side to be printed facing up.
  • Insert the paper by the side with the letterhead or logo.
When paper is loaded in the manual feed slot

You do not need to register the paper size.
Select the appropriate paper size in the application, and then print the document.
"Printing from an Application"

Step 2: Registering the Paper Size

The paper cassette of the printer cannot automatically detect the paper size. Therefore, you need to register the size of the loaded paper.

A4 paper size is registered, so you do not need to perform the following procedure when using the printer for the first time.
If you changed the paper size to a size other than A4 or you reset the paper size to A4, use the following procedure to register the paper size.
Open the Printer Status Window.
  1. Click the icon of the printer () in the taskbar.
  2. Select [Canon LBP5050].

Open the [Cassette Settings] dialog box.
  1. Click [Options].
  2. Click [Device Settings].
  3. Click [Cassette Settings].

Register the paper size.
  1. Select the paper size.
  2. Click [OK].
INFORMATION
Checking the paper size

By default, the printer checks whether the [Output Size] setting in the printing preferences and the size of the paper loaded in the paper cassette are the same.
If the paper sizes do not match, the following occurs.
  • A message appears in the Printer Status Window.
  • Printing pauses.
To resume printing, take one of the following actions.
  • Print using the paper size set in the printing preferences
    1. Load the correct paper into the paper cassette.
    2. Set the correct paper size for [Cassette Settings].
  • Print using the paper loaded in the paper cassette
    Click [] (Resolve Error).
To print using the loaded paper without checking the paper size

Perform the following procedure to set the printer not to check the paper size.
  1. Open the printing preferences dialog box.
    "Displaying the Printing Preferences (Document Properties) Dialog Box"
  2. Click the [Finishing] tab → [Finishing Details].
  3. Clear the [Detect Paper Size] check box.
About [Free Size]

If you select [Free Size] for [Cassette Settings], you do not have to change the setting each time you load different size paper. However, if you select [Free Size], make sure that the [Output Size] setting on the [Page Setup] sheet matches the paper loaded in the paper cassette.

Step 3: Printing from an Application

Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Set the paper size.
  1. Click the [Page Setup] tab.
  2. Select [A4] for [Page Size].
  3. Select [Match Page Size] for [Output Size].
NOTE
If the [Page Size] setting and [Output Size] setting are not the same

The print is automatically reduced or enlarged to fit on the page.

Set [Paper Source] and [Paper Type].
  1. Click the [Paper Source] tab.
  2. Select the paper source you want to use for [Paper Source].
  3. Select [Plain Paper] for [Paper Type].
  4. Click [OK].
NOTE
When [Auto] is selected for [Paper Source]

The paper source changes automatically according to the paper to be printed.

When the [Detect Paper Size] check box is selected

When [Auto] is selected for [Paper Source], the following occur according to the [Paper Type] setting on the [Paper Source] sheet.

  • When [Plain Paper], [Plain Paper L], [Envelope], or [Envelope H] is selected
    If the [Output Size] and [Cassette Settings] dialog box settings do not match, printing stops.
    When printing from the paper cassette, load the correct paper into the paper cassette and set the correct paper size on the [Cassette Settings] dialog box.
    When paper is loaded into the manual feed slot, the loaded paper is printed without stopping.
  • When [Heavy Paper 1], [Heavy Paper 2], [Transparency], [Label], [Coated Paper 1], [Coated Paper 2], [Coated Paper 3], or [Coated Paper 4] is selected
    Printing stops. When printing from the paper cassette, cancel the print job, set [Paper Source] on the [Paper Source] sheet to [Cassette 1] and print again.
    When paper is loaded into the manual feed slot, the loaded paper is printed without stopping.
Loading paper other than plain paper

Set the paper type as follows.
  • Thin paper (60 to 74 g/m2): [Plain Paper L]
  • Heavy paper (91 to 120 g/m2): [Heavy Paper 1]
  • Heavy paper (121 to 163 g/m2): [Heavy Paper 2]
  • Coated paper (100 to 110 g/m2): [Coated Paper 1]
  • Coated paper (120 to 130 g/m2): [Coated Paper 2]
  • Coated paper (155 to 165 g/m2): [Coated Paper 3]
  • Coated paper (220 to 230 g/m2): [Coated Paper 4]
  • Glossy film: [Glossy Film]
  • Label: [Label]
  • Transparency: [Transparency]

Click [OK] on the [Print] dialog box.
Printing starts.

[F-10] Printing on Index Cards or Envelopes

The following describes how to print on envelopes.

Step 1: Loading Envelopes
Step 2: Registering the Paper Size
Step 3: Printing from an Application

Usable envelopes

IMPORTANT
Precautions when using envelopes

Only load the types of envelopes listed above.
This printer cannot be used to print on the glued side of envelopes.
"Paper Requirements"

Step 1: Loading Envelopes

There are two paper sources.

Paper cassette

The following describes how to load envelopes in the paper cassette.
Remove the paper cassette.
Gently pull out the paper cassette with both hands.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove the paper cassette

If paper is loaded with the paper cassette only partially open, the paper cassette may fall out or the printer may fall over, resulting in personal injury.

Load the envelopes.
Align the envelopes with the rear of the paper cassette.
CAUTION
Precautions when loading envelopes

Be careful not to cut your hands with the edges of the envelopes.
NOTE
Aligning the envelopes

  1. Place the stack of envelopes on a flat surface and flatten them to release any remaining air.
  2. Be sure that the edges are pressed tightly.
  3. Loosen any stiff corners of the envelopes and flatten any curls.
  4. Align the edges of the envelopes on a flat surface.
Loading envelopes into the paper cassette

Load the envelopes as follows.
  • When loading envelopes at sizes of DL, COM10, C5, Monarch, or B5, load them so that the side for writing the address (side without glue) is facing up.
  • Load envelopes with the flap facing toward the left when viewed from the front of the printer.

Align the position of the paper guides with the size of the envelopes.
  1. Slide the side paper guides so that they are aligned with the width of the envelopes.
  2. While holding the lock release lever at the front, slide the paper guide so that it is aligned with the length of the envelopes.

Place the envelopes under the hooks (A).
Make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the marks on the load limit guides (B).
NOTE
Paper cassette capacity

You can load up to approximately 10 envelopes in the paper cassette.

Insert the paper cassette into the printer.
Push the paper cassette into the printer firmly until it is all the way in.
CAUTION
Precautions when inserting the paper cassette

When inserting the paper cassette, be careful not to catch your fingers.

Manual feed slot

Slide the paper guides of the manual feed slot to the outside.
Align the paper guides to a width slightly larger than the width of the envelopes.

Load one envelope.
Insert the paper into the manual feed slot until it catches. The paper is fed to the printer automatically. (The paper is not fed when the printer is printing or during sleep mode.)
Load only one sheet of paper in the manual feed slot at a time.
NOTE
Loading an envelope into the manual feed slot

When loading an envelope at a size of DL, COM10, C5, Monarch, or B5, load it so that the side for writing the address (side without glue) is facing up and the flap is toward the left of the printer when viewed from the front.
If the envelope is curled

Bend it in the opposite direction to flatten it before loading.

Align the position of the paper guides with the width of the envelope.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to align the paper guides with the width of the envelope.

If the paper guides are not aligned properly with the envelope, this may result in paper jams.
NOTE
When an envelope is loaded in the manual feed slot

You do not need to register the paper size.
Select the appropriate paper size in the application, and then print the envelope.
"Printing from an Application"

Step 2: Registering the Paper Size

When envelopes are loaded in the paper cassette, you must register the paper size.
Open the Printer Status Window.
  1. Click the icon of the printer () in the taskbar.
  2. Select [Canon LBP5050].

Open the [Cassette Settings] dialog box.
  1. Click [Options].
  2. Click [Device Settings].
  3. Click [Cassette Settings].

Register the paper size.
  1. Select the envelope size.
    • [Envelope Monarch]
    • [Envelope COM10]
    • [Envelope DL]
    • [Envelope C5]
    • [Envelope B5]
  2. Click [OK].

Step 3: Printing from an Application

Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Set the paper size.
  1. Click the [Page Setup] tab.
  2. Select the appropriate envelope size for [Page Size].

Click [OK].
[Paper Type] is set automatically.

Select [Match Page Size] for [Output Size].

Set [Paper Source] and [Paper Type].
  1. Click the [Paper Source] tab.
  2. Set [Paper Source].
  3. Check that [Paper Type] is set to [Envelope].
  4. Click [OK].
NOTE
Make sure that [Paper Type] is set to [Envelope]

Even if the paper size is set to [Envelope] on the application, [Paper Type] in the printing preferences may not be set to [Envelope].

(Example when using WordPad)
If the envelope is not printed properly

The printer may not print properly on envelopes with a very rough or smooth surface.
In this case, select [Envelope H] for [Paper Type].

Click [OK] on the [Print] dialog box.

Printing starts.
The print speed drops when printing envelopes. This is not a printer malfunction.
INFORMATION
If the address is printed in the opposite direction

Configure the printing preferences to rotate the print data 180 degrees when printing.
Use the following procedure to rotate the print data.
  1. Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  2. Click the [Finishing] tab → [Finishing Details].
  3. Select the [Rotate Print Data 180 Degrees] check box.
  4. Click [OK].

[F-11] Printing on Custom Size Paper or Paper at a Size of Statement, Foolscap or 16K

The following describes how to print on custom size paper or paper at a size of Statement, Foolscap or 16K.

Step 1: Loading Paper
Step 2: Registering the Paper Size
Step 3: Printing from an Application

Size of usable custom size paper
Usable paper types

"Paper Requirements"

Step 1: Loading Paper

There are two paper sources.

Paper cassette

Load custom size paper or paper at a size of Statement, Foolscap, or 16K in the paper cassette.
Remove the paper cassette.
Gently pull out the paper cassette with both hands.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove the paper cassette

If paper is loaded with the paper cassette only partially open, the paper cassette may fall out or the printer may fall over, resulting in personal injury.

Load the paper.
Align the paper with the rear of the paper cassette.
CAUTION
Precautions when loading paper

Be careful not to cut your hands with the edges of the paper.
NOTE
Align the paper stack when loading

Fan the paper thoroughly and align the edges of the stack on a flat surface before loading the paper.
If the paper stack is not aligned, several sheets of paper may be fed at a time.
Loading paper with a front and back

When using paper with a letterhead or logo, load the paper as follows.
  • Load the paper with the side to be printed facing up.
  • Load the paper with the letterhead or logo facing the rear or left side of the paper cassette.

Slide the paper guides to the position of the size of the paper to be loaded.
  1. Slide the side paper guides so that they are aligned with the width of the paper.
  2. While holding the lock release lever at the front, slide the paper guide so that it is aligned with the length of the paper.

Place the paper under the hooks (A).
Make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the marks on the load limit guides (B).
NOTE
Paper cassette capacity

You can load up to approximately 150 sheets of paper in the paper cassette.
(Plain paper: 80 g/m2)

Insert the paper cassette into the printer.
Push the paper cassette into the printer firmly until it is all the way in.
CAUTION
Precautions when inserting the paper cassette

When inserting the paper cassette, be careful not to catch your fingers.

Manual feed slot

Slide the paper guides of the manual feed slot to the outside.
Align the paper guides to a width slightly larger than the width of the paper.

Load one sheet of paper.
Insert the paper into the manual feed slot until it catches. The paper is fed to the printer automatically. (The paper is not fed when the printer is printing or during sleep mode.)
Load only one sheet of paper in the manual feed slot at a time.

Align the position of the paper guides with the width of the paper.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to align the paper guides with the width of the paper.

If the paper guides are not aligned properly with the paper, this may result in paper jams.
NOTE
Loading paper with a front and back

When using paper with a letterhead or logo, load the paper as follows.
  • Load the paper with the side to be printed facing up.
  • Insert the paper by the side with the letterhead or logo.
When paper is loaded in the manual feed slot

You do not need to register the paper size.
Select the appropriate paper size in the application, and then print the document.
"Printing from an Application"

Step 2: Registering the Paper Size

The paper cassette of the printer cannot automatically detect the paper size. Therefore, you need to register the size of the loaded paper.
Open the Printer Status Window.
  1. Click the icon of the printer () in the taskbar.
  2. Select [Canon LBP5050].

Open the [Cassette Settings] dialog box.
  1. Click [Options].
  2. Click [Device Settings].
  3. Click [Cassette Settings].

Register the paper size.
  1. Click [Custom].
  2. Click [OK].

Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder.
  • Windows Vista: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers]
  • Windows XP Professional and Server 2003: [Start] → [Printers and Faxes]
  • Windows XP Home Edition: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers and Other Hardware] → [Printers and Faxes]
  • Windows 2000: [Start] → [Settings] → [Printers]

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [File].
  3. Click [Printing Preferences].
NOTE
If you are using Windows Vista

By default, the menu bar is not displayed.
Use the following procedure to display the menu bar.
  1. Click [Organize] on the toolbar.
  2. Click [Layout].
  3. Select [Menu Bar].

Open the [Custom Paper Size Settings] dialog box.
  1. Click the [Page Setup] tab.
  2. Click [Custom Paper Size].

Select and enter the following options as needed.
  • [Name of Custom Paper Size]: Name of the custom paper size
  • [Unit]: Unit of the paper size
  • [Paper Size]: Width and height of the custom paper
NOTE
Setting restrictions

The height value of the paper size must exceed the width value.

About [Name of Custom Paper Size]
  • The name must not exceed 31 characters.
  • The number of custom paper sizes that can be entered depends on the system environment.

Click [Register].
The name and size of the registered custom paper are displayed in [Paper List].

Check the settings, and then click [OK].

Step 3: Printing from an Application

Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Set the paper size.
  1. Click the [Page Setup] tab.
  2. Select the name of the custom paper size for [Page Size].
  3. Select [Match Page Size] for [Output Size].
NOTE
To print from the paper cassette

Use the following procedure to check that the output size setting and the size of the paper loaded are the same.
  1. Click [] to open the Printer Status Window.
  2. Click [Options] → [Device Settings] → [Cassette Settings].
  3. Check that the [Output Size] setting in the printing preferences and the [Cassette Settings] setting are the same.

Set [Paper Source] and [Paper Type].
  1. Click the [Paper Source] tab.
  2. Select the paper source you want to use for [Paper Source].
  3. Select the paper type for [Paper Type].
  4. Click [OK].
NOTE
When [Auto] is selected for [Paper Source]

The paper source changes automatically according to the paper to be printed.

Checking the paper settings

It is recommended that you check the [Page Setup] sheet and [Paper Source] sheet settings each time you print a document.

Settings effective only in the same application

The specified printing preferences become the settings only for jobs printed from this application.
These settings are deleted when the application is closed.

Click [OK] on the [Print] dialog box.
Printing starts.

[F-12] Rotating the Print Data 180 Degrees

When printing on paper that can only be fed in a certain direction, such as an envelope, you can rotate the print data 180 degrees.
Use the following procedure to rotate the print data when the orientation of the paper loaded in the paper source differs from the orientation of the document.
Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Open the [Finishing Details] dialog box.
  1. Click the [Finishing] tab.
  2. Click [Finishing Details].

Rotate the print data.
  1. Select the [Rotate Print Data 180 Degrees] check box.
  2. Click [OK].

Perform the following procedure.
  1. Click the [Paper Source] tab.
  2. Select the paper source you want to use for [Paper Source].
  3. Select the paper type for [Paper Type].
  4. Click [OK].

Click [OK] on the [Print] dialog box.
Printing starts.

[F-13] Printing on the Other Side of Previously Printed Paper

To print on the other side of previously printed paper, you must first configure the printing preferences.
IMPORTANT
Precautions when using previously printed paper

Printing on the other side of previously printed paper may cause paper jams.
It is recommended that you do not use this function unless it is absolutely necessary.
NOTE
Loading previously printed paper

Load the paper with the unprinted side facing up.
"Loading Paper and Registering the Paper Size"
Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Perform the following procedure.
  1. Click the [Paper Source] tab.
  2. Select the [Print on the Other Side] check box.
  3. Select the loaded paper source for [Paper Source].
  4. Select the paper type for [Paper Type].
  5. Click [OK].
NOTE
Selecting the [Print on the Other Side] check box

Unless [Same Paper for All Pages] is selected for [Paper Selection] on the [Paper Source] sheet, you cannot select this check box.

Click [OK] on the [Print] dialog box.
Printing starts.

[F-14] Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet

You can print multiple pages on one sheet.

IMPORTANT
About printing multiple pages on one sheet

Do not use this function together with a function for printing sets of copies in an application.
This may prevent the document from printing properly.
Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Select the number of pages to be printed on one sheet.
  1. Click the [Page Setup] tab.
  2. Select the number of pages to be printed on one sheet for [Page Layout].
NOTE
Selecting the [Page Layout] check box

If the [Spooling at Host] setting on the [Device Settings] sheet is set to [Disabled], you cannot select this check box.
Use the following procedure to change the [Spooling at Host] setting.
  1. Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder.
    • Windows Vista: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers]
    • Windows XP Professional and Server 2003: [Start] → [Printers and Faxes]
    • Windows XP Home Edition: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers and Other Hardware] → [Printers and Faxes]
    • Windows 2000: [Start] → [Settings] → [Printers]
  2. Open the printing preferences dialog box.
    1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
    2. Click [File].
    3. Click [Properties].
  3. Click the [Device Settings] tab.
  4. Select [Auto] for [Spooling at Host].
  5. Click [OK].
You cannot change these settings unless you have printer administrative rights. Contact your system administrator if you are not sure about your administrative rights.

Select the page order for [Page Order].
NOTE
About [Page Order]

The options for [Page Order] differ depending on the paper orientation and the number of pages to be printed on one sheet.

Set [Paper Source] and [Paper Type].
  1. Click the [Paper Source] tab.
  2. Select the paper source you want to use for [Paper Source].
  3. Select the paper type for [Paper Type].
  4. Click [OK].

Click [OK] on the [Print] dialog box.
Printing starts.
NOTE
Using the preview pane to configure the page layout

"Using the Preview Pane to Configure the Printing Preferences"

[F-15] Printing a Color Document in Black and White

Color documents can be printed in black and white using only black toner.
Mixed color and black-and-white documents can also be printed at a higher speed.

Printing a Color Document in Black and White

Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Set the color mode.
  1. Click the [Quality] tab.
  2. Select [Black and White] for [Color Mode].
NOTE
Color Mode

This printer prints with four toner colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (CMYK)). The printer uses a pseudo gradation process to create beautiful color prints with 16.7 million colors.
NOTE
Using the preview pane to change the color mode
You can also change the color mode by clicking [] in the preview pane.
"Using the Preview Pane to Configure the Printing Preferences"

Set the paper source.
  1. Click the [Paper Source] tab.
  2. Select the paper source you want to use for [Paper Source].
  3. Select the paper type for [Paper Type].
  4. Click [OK].

Click [OK] on the [Print] dialog box.
Printing starts.

NOTE
Using gray compensation to save color toner

Normally, gray data in a color document is printed with the four toner colors, but you can configure gray data to be printed using only black toner. This is called gray compensation.
Use the following procedure to configure the setting.
  1. Click the [Quality] tab.
  2. Click [Settings].
  3. Select the target for gray compensation from the [Use Pure Black] pull-down menu.
  4. Click [OK].

Printing Mixed Color and Black-and-White Documents at High Speed

When printing a mixed color and black-and-white document, you can use [Assisting Print Settings] to increase the print speed.
Open the Printer Status Window.
  1. Click the icon of the printer () in the taskbar.
  2. Select [Canon LBP5050].

Open the [Assisting Print Settings] dialog box.
  1. Click [Options].
  2. Click [Device Settings].
  3. Click [Assisting Print Settings].

Perform the following procedure.
  1. Select the [Print Mixed Color/B&W Documents at High Speed] check box.
  2. Click [OK].
NOTE
When the [Print Mixed Color/B&W Documents at High Speed] check box is cleared

When this check box is cleared, the amount of toner consumed may be reduced.

[F-16] Adjusting the Toner Density

You can adjust the toner density for each color (black, yellow, magenta, and cyan) before printing a document.
You can save toner by adjusting the toner density as needed.
Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Open the [Custom Settings] dialog box.
  1. Click the [Quality] tab.
  2. Click [Settings].

Adjust the toner density.
  1. Adjust the toner density by dragging the [Toner Density] slider for each color.
  2. Click [OK].
Drag the slider to the right to increase the toner density and to the left to decrease the toner density.

Set [Paper Source] and [Paper Type].
  1. Click the [Paper Source] tab.
  2. Select the paper source you want to use for [Paper Source].
  3. Select the paper type for [Paper Type].
  4. Click [OK].

Click [OK] on the [Print] dialog box.
Printing starts.

[F-17] Collating a Specified Number of Copies

You can collate a specified number of copies of a document.
For example, if you are printing three copies of a 3-page document, the pages are printed 1, 2, and 3 in order and then repeated.
Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Set the number of copies.
  1. Click the [Page Setup] tab.
  2. Select the number of copies for [Copies].

Set the collate function.
  1. Click the [Finishing] tab.
  2. Select [Collate] for [Finishing].

Set [Paper Source] and [Paper Type].
  1. Click the [Paper Source] tab.
  2. Select the paper source you want to use for [Paper Source].
  3. Select the paper type for [Paper Type].
  4. Click [OK].

Click [OK] on the [Print] dialog box.
Printing starts.
NOTE
About the [Finishing] setting
  • [Collate]
  • [Off]

[F-18] Printing Data with Different Orientations in the Same Job

When printing a document with data in different orientations in the same job, you can specify the paper alignment and gutter width settings.
Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Open the [Detailed Settings] dialog box.
  1. Click the [Finishing] tab.
  2. Select the [Print in Different Orientations] check box.
  3. Click [Details].
NOTE
Selecting the [Print in Different Orientations] check box

The check box cannot be selected in the following cases.
  • When a setting other than [Match Page Size] is selected for [Output Size] on the [Page Setup] sheet
  • When poster printing is selected

Configure the settings and click [OK].
  • [Paper Alignment]: Select the paper alignment style.
  • [Gutter]: Specify the gutter width.
  • [Image Processing]: Select whether to reduce the size of the image when adding a gutter.
NOTE
Selecting the [Image Processing] option on the [Detailed Settings] dialog box

If the [Spooling at Host] setting on the [Device Settings] sheet is set to [Disabled], you cannot select this option.
Use the following procedure to change the [Spooling at Host] setting.
  1. Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder.
    • Windows Vista: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers]
    • Windows XP Professional and Server 2003: [Start] → [Printers and Faxes]
    • Windows XP Home Edition: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers and Other Hardware] → [Printers and Faxes]
    • Windows 2000: [Start] → [Settings] → [Printers]
  2. Open the printing preferences dialog box.
    1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
    2. Click [File].
    3. Click [Properties].
  3. Click the [Device Settings] tab.
  4. Select [Auto] for [Spooling at Host].
  5. Click [OK].
You cannot change these settings unless you have printer administrative rights. Contact your system administrator if you are not sure about your administrative rights.

Set [Paper Source] and [Paper Type].
  1. Click the [Paper Source] tab.
  2. Select the paper source you want to use for [Paper Source].
  3. Select the paper type for [Paper Type].
  4. Click [OK].

Click [OK] on the [Print] dialog box.
Printing starts.

[F-19] Printing with a Gutter on the Edge of the Paper

You can print with a gutter of 0 to 30 mm on the edge of the paper.
When a gutter is specified, the position of the image (print data) is adjusted to create a margin on the paper.
Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Open the [Gutter Settings] dialog box.
  1. Click the [Finishing] tab.
  2. Set [Binding Location].
  3. Click [Gutter].
NOTE
Selecting the [Image Processing] option on the [Gutter Settings] dialog box

If the [Spooling at Host] setting on the [Device Settings] sheet is set to [Disabled], you cannot select this option.
Use the following procedure to change the [Spooling at Host] setting.
  1. Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder.
    • Windows Vista: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers]
    • Windows XP Professional and Server 2003: [Start] → [Printers and Faxes]
    • Windows XP Home Edition: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers and Other Hardware] → [Printers and Faxes]
    • Windows 2000: [Start] → [Settings] → [Printers]
  2. Open the printing preferences dialog box.
    1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
    2. Click [File].
    3. Click [Properties].
  3. Click the [Device Settings] tab.
  4. Select [Auto] for [Spooling at Host].
  5. Click [OK].
You cannot change these settings unless you have printer administrative rights. Contact your system administrator if you are not sure about your administrative rights.

Set the gutter.
  1. Specify the gutter width for [Gutter].
  2. For [Image Processing], select whether to reduce the size of the image when adding a gutter.
  3. Click [OK].

Set [Paper Source] and [Paper Type].
  1. Click the [Paper Source] tab.
  2. Select the paper source you want to use for [Paper Source].
  3. Select the paper type for [Paper Type].
  4. Click [OK].

Click [OK] on the [Print] dialog box.
Printing starts.

[F-20] Enlarging or Reducing the Page to Print

There are two ways to enlarge or reduce the page to print.

Enlarging or Reducing the Page to Fit the Paper Size

The following describes how to enlarge or reduce the page to fit the paper size.
Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Set the page size and output size.
  1. Click the [Page Setup] tab.
  2. Select the page size for [Page Size].
  3. Select the output size for [Output Size].
NOTE
If the [Page Size] and other settings are not applied

The [Page Size], [Orientation], and other settings on the printing preferences dialog box may not be applied depending on the application.
In this case, configure these settings using [File] → [Print] or [Page Setup] in the application.
If you do not want the page enlarged or reduced

Select [Match Page Size] for [Output Size].

Set [Paper Source] and [Paper Type].
  1. Click the [Paper Source] tab.
  2. Select the paper source you want to use for [Paper Source].
  3. Select the paper type for [Paper Type].
  4. Click [OK].

Click [OK] on the [Print] dialog box.
Printing starts.

Enlarging or Reducing the Page by Specifying the Scaling Factor

NOTE
Specifying the scaling factor

If [Page Layout] is set to a setting other than [1 Page per Sheet], you cannot specify the scaling factor.
"Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet"

Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. [Properties] or [Preferences].

Specify the scaling factor.
  1. Click the [Page Setup] tab.
  2. Select the [Manual Scaling] check box.
  3. Specify the scaling factor for [Scaling].
    You can specify the scaling factor from 25 to 200%.
IMPORTANT
About enlarging or reducing the page to print

You may not be able to obtain the best setting for the selected paper size.
NOTE
Selecting the [Manual Scaling] check box

If [Page Layout] is set to a setting other than [1 Page per Sheet], you cannot select this option.

Set [Paper Source] and [Paper Type].
  1. Click the [Paper Source] tab.
  2. Select the paper source you want to use for [Paper Source].
  3. Select the paper type for [Paper Type].
  4. Click [OK].

Click [OK] on the [Print] dialog box.
Printing starts.

[F-21] Printing an Image on a Paper Size Larger than A4 (Poster Printing)

You can enlarge a single-page image and print it out on multiple sheets of paper.
You can then join these printouts together to create one large poster.
Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Specify the poster size.
  1. Click the [Page Setup] tab.
  2. Set [Page Layout] to one of the following settings.
    • [Poster [2 x 2]]
    • [Poster [3 x 3]]
    • [Poster [4 x 4]]
NOTE
About [Page Options]

The [Page Options] settings are not applied when printing posters.

Selecting [Page Layout]

[Page Layout] cannot be selected in the following cases.
  • When the [Watermark] check box is selected on the [Page Setup] sheet
  • When a setting other than [Same Paper for All Pages] is selected for [Paper Selection] on the [Paper Source] sheet
  • When the [Spooling at Host] setting on the [Device Settings] sheet is set to [Disabled]
    Use the following procedure to change the [Spooling at Host] setting.

    1. Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder.
      • Windows Vista: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers]
      • Windows XP Professional and Server 2003: [Start] → [Printers and Faxes]
      • Windows XP Home Edition: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers and Other Hardware] → [Printers and Faxes]
      • Windows 2000: [Start] → [Settings] → [Printers]
    2. Open the printing preferences dialog box.
      1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
      2. Click [File].
      3. Click [Properties].
    3. Click the [Device Settings] tab.
    4. Select [Auto] for [Spooling at Host].
    5. Click [OK].
    You cannot change these settings unless you have printer administrative rights. Contact your system administrator if you are not sure about your administrative rights.

Set [Paper Source] and [Paper Type].
  1. Click the [Paper Source] tab.
  2. Select the paper source you want to use for [Paper Source].
  3. Select the paper type for [Paper Type].
  4. Click [OK].

Click [OK] on the [Print] dialog box.
Printing starts.

[F-22] Combining and Printing Documents

Using Canon PageComposer

This editing and printing function lets you combine multiple print jobs spooled to the printer.
You can combine documents from different applications and print them together.
The following procedure describes how to combine and print multiple documents.

Step 1: Registering a Document to Canon PageComposer
Step 2: Combining Documents
Step 3: Printing Combined Documents

Step 1: Registering a Document to Canon PageComposer

Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Select [Edit and Preview] for [Output Method].
NOTE
Selecting [Output Method]

If the [Spooling at Host] setting on the [Device Settings] sheet is set to [Disabled], you cannot select this option.
Use the following procedure to change the [Spooling at Host] setting.

  1. Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder.
    • Windows Vista: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers]
    • Windows XP Professional and Server 2003: [Start] → [Printers and Faxes]
    • Windows XP Home Edition: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers and Other Hardware] → [Printers and Faxes]
    • Windows 2000: [Start] → [Settings] → [Printers]
  2. Open the printing preferences dialog box.
    1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
    2. Click [File].
    3. Click [Properties].
  3. Click the [Device Settings] tab.
  4. Select [Auto] for [Spooling at Host].
  5. Click [OK].
You cannot change these settings unless you have printer administrative rights. Contact your system administrator if you are not sure about your administrative rights.

Click [OK].
NOTE
About the [Information] dialog box

This dialog box appears when [Output Method] is switched between the following settings.
  • [Print]
  • [Edit and Preview]

Configure the printing preferences on each page and click [OK].

Click [OK] on the [Print] dialog box.
The spooled documents are displayed in the [Canon PageComposer] dialog box.

Repeat Steps 1 to 6 for all documents you want to combine with this job.


NOTE
Displaying the [Canon PageComposer] dialog box each time you print
  1. Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder.
    • Windows Vista: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers]
    • Windows XP Professional and Server 2003: [Start] → [Printers and Faxes]
    • Windows XP Home Edition: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers and Other Hardware] → [Printers and Faxes]
    • Windows 2000: [Start] → [Settings] → [Printers]
  2. Select [Canon LBP5050] → click [File] → [Printing Preferences].
  3. Select [Edit and Preview] for [Output Method].
  4. Click [] (Lock).
  5. Click [OK].
INFORMATION
Operations available with Canon PageComposer

  • Combining and separating documents
  • Duplicating documents
  • Rearranging documents
  • Deleting documents
For details on the operations of the [Canon PageComposer] dialog box, see Help for Canon PageComposer.

Precautions when using Excel files in Canon PageComposer
  • Printing preferences are applied only to the selected sheet.
  • Only the selected sheet is spooled even after performing Steps 1 to 6.
  • To combine multiple sheets in a file, select the necessary sheets.

Step 2: Combining Documents

The following procedure describes how to combine documents displayed in the [Canon PageComposer] dialog box.
Select all documents.

Open the [Combine] dialog box.
  1. Click [Edit].
  2. Click [Combine].

Edit the documents.
  1. Enter a name for [Document Name].
  2. Click [Combine].
The [Canon PageComposer] dialog box reappears.
INFORMATION
Deleting specific pages

Select the thumbnails of the pages you want to delete → click [Delete].

Checking changes to the combined documents or printing preferences

Click [Print Preview].

Step 3: Printing Combined Documents

Select the combined documents.

Print the documents.
  1. Click [File].
  2. Click [Print].
NOTE
Combined documents are not saved
  • After the combined documents are printed, the data is deleted.
  • The data is also deleted if Canon PageComposer is closed without printing the documents.

Printing a document normally after combining documents
If you want to print a separate document normally in the same application, use the following procedure to change the printing preferences.
  1. Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  2. Configure the printing preferences.
  3. Select [Print] for [Output Method].

[F-23] Adding a Watermark to a Document to Be Printed (Watermark Printing)

You can superimpose a watermark, such as "CONFIDENTIAL" or "COPY," to a document created with an application.
Select from a list of registered watermarks or add and edit watermarks.

Printing with a Watermark

Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Select a watermark.
  1. Click the [Page Setup] tab.
  2. Select the [Watermark] check box.
  3. Select a watermark from the menu.
NOTE
Selecting the [Watermark] check box

The check box cannot be selected in the following cases.
  • When [Poster [N x N]] is selected for [Page Layout] on the [Page Setup] sheet
  • When the [Spooling at Host] setting on the [Device Settings] sheet is set to [Disabled]
    Use the following procedure to change the [Spooling at Host] setting.

    1. Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder.
      • Windows Vista: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers]
      • Windows XP Professional and Server 2003: [Start] → [Printers and Faxes]
      • Windows XP Home Edition: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers and Other Hardware] → [Printers and Faxes]
      • Windows 2000: [Start] → [Settings] → [Printers]
    2. Open the printing preferences dialog box.
      1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
      2. Click [File].
      3. Click [Properties].
    3. Click the [Device Settings] tab.
    4. Select [Auto] for [Spooling at Host].
    5. Click [OK].
    You cannot change these settings unless you have printer administrative rights. Contact your system administrator if you are not sure about your administrative rights.

Set [Paper Source] and [Paper Type].
  1. Click the [Paper Source] tab.
  2. Select the paper source you want to use for [Paper Source].
  3. Select the paper type for [Paper Type].
  4. Click [OK].

Click [OK] on the [Print] dialog box.
Printing starts.

Adding or Editing a Watermark

Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Open the [Edit Watermark] dialog box.
  1. Click the [Page Setup] tab.
  2. Select the [Watermark] check box.
  3. Click [Edit Watermark].
NOTE
Selecting the [Watermark] check box

The check box cannot be selected in the following cases.
  • When [Poster [N x N]] is selected for [Page Layout] on the [Page Setup] sheet
  • When the [Spooling at Host] setting on the [Device Settings] sheet is set to [Disabled]
    Use the following procedure to change the [Spooling at Host] setting.

    1. Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder.
      • Windows Vista: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers]
      • Windows XP Professional and Server 2003: [Start] → [Printers and Faxes]
      • Windows XP Home Edition: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers and Other Hardware] → [Printers and Faxes]
      • Windows 2000: [Start] → [Settings] → [Printers]
    2. Open the printing preferences dialog box.
      1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
      2. Click [File].
      3. Click [Properties].
    3. Click the [Device Settings] tab.
    4. Select [Auto] for [Spooling at Host].
    5. Click [OK].
    You cannot change these settings unless you have printer administrative rights. Contact your system administrator if you are not sure about your administrative rights.

Add, edit, or delete a watermark.
  • Adding a watermark
    1. Click [Add].
    2. Enter the name of the watermark to be displayed in [Watermark List] for [Name].
    3. Enter the text to be printed for [Text].
    4. Edit the font, position, and other settings for the watermark.

  • Editing a watermark
    1. Select the watermark you want to edit from [Watermark List].
    2. Edit the watermark.

  • Deleting a watermark
    1. Select the watermark you want to delete from [Watermark List].
    2. Click [Delete].
    3. When the deletion confirmation message appears, click [Yes].
NOTE
Watermarks that cannot be edited or deleted
  • Default watermarks
  • The watermark currently selected in the printing preferences dialog box

Click [OK].
Adding or editing the watermark is finished.

[F-24] Printing Borders and the Printing Date

You can print a border, the date, and page numbers on the document to be printed.
Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Open the [Page Options] dialog box.
  1. Click the [Page Setup] tab.
  2. Click [Page Options].
NOTE
Selecting [Page Options]

[Page Options] cannot be selected in the following cases.
  • When [Poster [N x N]] is selected for [Page Layout] on the [Page Setup] sheet
  • When the [Spooling at Host] setting on the [Device Settings] sheet is set to [Disabled]
    Use the following procedure to change the [Spooling at Host] setting.

    1. Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder.
      • Windows Vista: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers]
      • Windows XP Professional and Server 2003: [Start] → [Printers and Faxes]
      • Windows XP Home Edition: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers and Other Hardware] → [Printers and Faxes]
      • Windows 2000: [Start] → [Settings] → [Printers]
    2. Open the printing preferences dialog box.
      1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
      2. Click [File].
      3. Click [Properties].
    3. Click the [Device Settings] tab.
    4. Select [Auto] for [Spooling at Host].
    5. Click [OK].
    You cannot change these settings unless you have printer administrative rights. Contact your system administrator if you are not sure about your administrative rights.

Configure the [Page Options] sheet.
  1. Select the items to be printed.
    • [Edging]: Type of border
    • [Print Date]: Position for printing the date
    • [Print User Name]: Position for printing the user name
    • [Print Page Number]: Position for printing the page number
  2. Click [OK].
NOTE
When selecting [Edging]

The size of the original document is reduced.

Formatting the date, user name, and page numbers

Use the following procedure.
  1. Click [Format Settings] on the [Page Options] sheet.
  2. Configure the format settings.
  3. Click [OK].

Set [Paper Source] and [Paper Type].
  1. Click the [Paper Source] tab.
  2. Select the paper source you want to use for [Paper Source].
  3. Select the paper type for [Paper Type].
  4. Click [OK].

Click [OK] on the [Print] dialog box.
Printing starts.

[F-25] Printing Photos and Graphics

You can print beautiful photos and graphics by configuring the printing preferences to match the type of print data.
Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Select the objective for printing.
  1. Click the [Quality] tab.
  2. Select the type of print data for [Objective].
    • [General]: When printing general documents
    • [Presentation Documents]: When printing documents that include images or illustrations
    • [Photos]: When printing photos
    • [Designs [CAD]]: When printing thin colored lines and CAD data

Set [Paper Source] and [Paper Type].
  1. Click the [Paper Source] tab.
  2. Select the paper source you want to use for [Paper Source].
  3. Select the paper type for [Paper Type].
  4. Click [OK].

Click [OK] on the [Print] dialog box.
Printing starts.

[F-26] Correcting Rough-Textured Images

When a photo or other image data is enlarged in an application, the printed image can look rough or jagged.
You can use the image correction function to smooth out the image data.
Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Open the [Custom Settings] dialog box.
  1. Click the [Quality] tab.
  2. Click [Settings].

Enable image correction.
  1. Select the [Enable Image Correction] check box.
  2. Click [OK].

Set [Paper Source] and [Paper Type].
  1. Click the [Paper Source] tab.
  2. Select the paper source you want to use for [Paper Source].
  3. Select the paper type for [Paper Type].
  4. Click [OK].

Click [OK] on the [Print] dialog box.
Printing starts.

[F-27] Adjusting the Color of the Document to Be Printed

You can adjust the color of a photo or graphic before printing.

Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Open the [Color Settings] dialog box.
  1. Click the [Quality] tab.
  2. Select the [Manual Color Settings] check box.
  3. Click [Color Settings].

Adjust the color of the photo or graphic.
  1. Click the [Color Adjustment] tab.
  2. Adjust the color by moving the preview image at the center of the adjustment grid.
NOTE
Adjusting the color

  • When the preview image is at the center of the adjustment grid, the color of the image is not adjusted.
  • Clicking the color buttons surrounding the adjustment grid deepens that color in the image by one increment.
  • Clicking a point on the adjustment grid moves the preview image to that point.
  • [Adjustment Position] displays the position of the preview image along the X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) axes.
  • A preview of the image after adjustment is displayed at the top left of the sheet.

Click [OK] on the [Color Settings] dialog box.

Set [Paper Source] and [Paper Type].
  1. Click the [Paper Source] tab.
  2. Select the paper source you want to use for [Paper Source].
  3. Select the paper type for [Paper Type].
  4. Click [OK].

Click [OK] on the [Print] dialog box.
Printing starts.

[F-28] Matching the Color on the Display

Matching and Gamma Adjustment

Because of differences in the color adjustment methods of the computer display (RGB) and the printer (YMC), the color in a photo or graphic viewed on the display may not match the color of the printout.
You can use the color matching function to adjust the color of the printout to more closely match the color you see on the display.
You can also use gamma adjustment to adjust the color by the brightness without performing matching, and you can use CanoFine to correct images automatically.

Using the Matching Function to Adjust the Color

Use the color matching function to adjust the color of the printout to more closely match the color you see on the display.
Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Open the [Color Settings] dialog box.
  1. Click the [Quality] tab.
  2. Select the [Manual Color Settings] check box.
  3. Click [Color Settings].

Specify the settings on the [Matching] sheet.
  1. Click the [Matching] tab.
  2. Select [Driver Matching Mode] for [Matching Mode].
  3. Select [Perceptual [Monitor Color Matched]] for [Matching Method].
  4. Select a profile for [Monitor Profile].
  5. Click [OK].
NOTE
[Matching] sheet settings
  • [Monitor Profile] displays the profiles registered in your computer.
  • Selecting the [Application Color Matching Priority] check box gives priority to the color matching setting in the application.

Set [Paper Source] and [Paper Type].
  1. Click the [Paper Source] tab.
  2. Select the paper source you want to use for [Paper Source].
  3. Select the paper type for [Paper Type].
  4. Click [OK].

Click [OK] on the [Print] dialog box.
Printing starts.

Adjusting the Gamma Value

You can adjust the gamma value to change the brightness of the printout without affecting the lightest or darkest parts of the image data.
Use this option when the printed image is brighter than the original image or when you want to change the brightness of the image.
Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Open the [Color Settings] dialog box.
  1. Click the [Quality] tab.
  2. Select the [Manual Color Settings] check box.
  3. Click [Color Settings].

Specify the gamma value.
  1. Click the [Matching] tab.
  2. Select [Gamma Adjustment] for [Matching Mode].
  3. Select the gamma value for [Gamma].
  4. Click [OK].
NOTE
About the gamma value

The higher the gamma value, the darker the colors in the image become when printed.

Set [Paper Source] and [Paper Type].
  1. Click the [Paper Source] tab.
  2. Select the paper source you want to use for [Paper Source].
  3. Select the paper type for [Paper Type].
  4. Click [OK].

Click [OK] on the [Print] dialog box.
Printing starts.

Using CanoFine to Correct the Image Automatically

Use the CanoFine function to correct images automatically.
With this function, you can achieve beautiful printouts of digital camera images.
Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Open the [Color Settings] dialog box.
  1. Click the [Quality] tab.
  2. Select the [Manual Color Settings] check box.
  3. Click [Color Settings].

Specify the CanoFine setting.
  1. Click the [Matching] tab.
  2. Select the [Use CanoFine] check box.
  3. Select a check box for the type of processing.
  4. Click [OK].
NOTE
CanoFine processing setting
  • [Single-page Batch Processing]: All bitmap data on one page is treated as one set of data. This is useful when printing bitmap data that has been rotated or cut out.
  • [Enhanced Saturation]: Enhances the vividness of the colors.
Selecting the [Use CanoFine] check box

The check box cannot be selected in the following cases.
  • When [Black and White] is selected for [Color Mode] on the [Quality] sheet
  • When [ICM Mode] is selected for [Matching Mode] on the [Matching] sheet
  • When the [Spooling at Host] setting on the [Device Settings] sheet is set to [Disabled]
    Use the following procedure to change the [Spooling at Host] setting.

    1. Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder.
      • Windows Vista: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers]
      • Windows XP Professional and Server 2003: [Start] → [Printers and Faxes]
      • Windows XP Home Edition: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers and Other Hardware] → [Printers and Faxes]
      • Windows 2000: [Start] → [Settings] → [Printers]
    2. Open the printing preferences dialog box.
      1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
      2. Click [File].
      3. Click [Properties].
    3. Click the [Device Settings] tab.
    4. Select [Auto] for [Spooling at Host].
    5. Click [OK].
    You cannot change these settings unless you have printer administrative rights. Contact your system administrator if you are not sure about your administrative rights.

Set [Paper Source] and [Paper Type].
  1. Click the [Paper Source] tab.
  2. Select the paper source you want to use for [Paper Source].
  3. Select the paper type for [Paper Type].
  4. Click [OK].

Click [OK] on the [Print] dialog box.
Printing starts.

[F-29] Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast and Printing an Image

You can adjust the brightness and contrast of a photo or graphic data before printing.
Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Open the [Color Settings] dialog box.
  1. Click the [Quality] tab.
  2. Select the [Manual Color Settings] check box.
  3. Click [Color Settings].

Adjust the brightness and contrast.
  1. Click the [Color Adjustment] tab.
  2. Adjust the brightness and contrast by dragging the [Brightness] and [Contrast] sliders.

Click [OK] on the [Color Settings] dialog box.

Set [Paper Source] and [Paper Type].
  1. Click the [Paper Source] tab.
  2. Select the paper source you want to use for [Paper Source].
  3. Select the paper type for [Paper Type].
  4. Click [OK].

Click [OK] on the [Print] dialog box.
Printing starts.

[F-30] Using the Preview Pane to Configure the Printing Preferences

The following describes the printing preferences that can be configured in the preview pane.

Configuring the [Binding Location], [Page Layout], and [Color Mode] Settings

Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Click [] at the top left of the preview pane.

You can configure the following settings in the preview pane.
  • [Binding Location]
    Click the edge (one of the two borders) of the printed paper to be bound.
    The selected binding location is displayed in red.
  • [Page Layout]
    Click repeatedly at the center of the preview image.
    The setting changes in the order of [1 Page per Sheet], [2 Pages per Sheet], and [4 Pages per Sheet].
  • [Color Mode Setting]
    Click [] repeatedly at the bottom of the preview pane.
    The setting changes in the order of [] (Auto Detect), [] (Black and White), and [] (Color).
NOTE
Mouse cursor display

The display of the mouse cursor changes depending on where the mouse cursor is positioned in the preview pane.
The cursor displays an image of the result of clicking that location for the following settings.
  • [Binding Location]
    The binding location changes as follows when clicking the top or left of the preview image.

    1. Left
    2. Top


  • [Page Layout]
    The page layout changes as follows each time the preview image is clicked.

    1. 2 Pages per Sheet
    2. 4 Pages per Sheet
    3. 1 Page per Sheet


Using the submenu
You can right-click the preview pane to display a submenu.
The current settings are indicated with a checkmark.

Click [OK].

The setting is finished.

Specifying the Paper Source and Configuring the [Finishing] Setting

Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Click [] at the top left of the preview pane.

You can configure the following settings in the preview pane.
  • Paper source settings
    Click the paper source you want to use.
    Clicking [Auto] at the bottom right of the preview pane enables the paper source to be changed automatically.
  • [Finishing]
    Right-click the printer image.
    Click [Finishing] on the submenu, and then select one of the following settings.
    • [Off]
    • [Collate]
NOTE
Mouse cursor display

The display of the mouse cursor changes depending on where the mouse cursor is positioned in the preview pane.

  • [Paper Cassette]

    Click this to select the paper cassette as the paper source.
  • [Manual Feed Slot]

    Click this to select the manual feed slot as the paper source.

  • [Auto]

    Click this to let the printer select the paper source automatically.


Setting the paper source

You can use the preview pane to set the paper source according to the [Paper Selection] setting, as indicated below.

  • [Same Paper for All Pages]
    The paper source selected on the preview image is used.
  • [Different for First, Others, and Last]
    1. Right-click the paper source you want to use.
    2. On the submenu, select the page source you want to designate.
  • [Different for First, Second, Others, and Last]
    1. Right-click the paper source you want to use.
    2. On the submenu, select the page source you want to designate.

Click [OK].

The setting is finished.

[F-31] Saving Frequently Used Printing Preferences (Profiles)

You can save frequently used printing preferences as profiles, and then you can easily select a profile when needed.
You can also change the settings of and delete saved profiles.

Selecting a Profile for Printing

Several frequently used printing preferences have already been saved as profiles.
The following describes how to print using the profile for black-and-white documents as an example.
Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Select [B & W Documents] for [Profile].

Set [Paper Source] and [Paper Type].
  1. Click the [Paper Source] tab.
  2. Select the paper source you want to use for [Paper Source].
  3. Select the paper type for [Paper Type].
  4. Click [OK].

Click [OK] on the [Print] dialog box.
Printing starts.
IMPORTANT
Selecting profiles

You cannot select a profile when the [Profile] sheet is set as follows.
  • When the [Allow Profile Selection] check box is not selected
  • When the [Allow Setting Edition] check box is not selected
Use the following procedure to change the setting on the [Profile] sheet.
  1. Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder.
    • Windows Vista: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers]
    • Windows XP Professional and Server 2003: [Start] → [Printers and Faxes]
    • Windows XP Home Edition: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers and Other Hardware] → [Printers and Faxes]
    • Windows 2000: [Start] → [Settings] → [Printers]
  2. Open the printing preferences dialog box.
    1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
    2. Click [File].
    3. Click [Properties].
  3. Click the [Profile] tab.
  4. Select the [Allow Profile Selection] and [Allow Setting Edition] check boxes.
  5. Click [OK].
You cannot change this setting unless you have printer administrative rights. Contact your system administrator if you are not sure about your administrative rights.

Adding a Profile

Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Specify the printing preferences.
Specify the settings on the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], and [Quality] sheets.

Click [] (Add Profile).

Add a profile.
  1. Enter a name for the profile for [Name].
    • [Icon]: Select an icon for the profile. (Optional)
    • [Comment]: Enter a comment for the profile. (Optional)
  2. Click [OK].
To view the printing preferences for the profile, click [View Settings].
IMPORTANT
About adding a profile

You cannot add a profile when the [Profile] sheet is set as follows.
  • When the [Allow Profile Selection] check box is not selected
  • When the [Allow Setting Edition] check box is not selected
Use the following procedure to change the setting on the [Profile] sheet.
  1. Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder.
    • Windows Vista: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers]
    • Windows XP Professional and Server 2003: [Start] → [Printers and Faxes]
    • Windows XP Home Edition: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers and Other Hardware] → [Printers and Faxes]
    • Windows 2000: [Start] → [Settings] → [Printers]
  2. Open the printing preferences dialog box.
    1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
    2. Click [File].
    3. Click [Properties].
  3. Click the [Profile] tab.
  4. Select the [Allow Profile Selection] and [Allow Setting Edition] check boxes.
  5. Click [OK].
You cannot change this setting unless you have printer administrative rights. Contact your system administrator if you are not sure about your administrative rights.
NOTE
About profiles

You can add up to 50 profiles for each user account, not including the default profiles.
If the printer name is changed, all saved profiles can no longer be used.
To use a saved profile, change the printer name back to its previous name.

About the profile name and comments

The profile name must not exceed 31 characters, and the comment must not exceed 255 characters.

Changing a Profile

Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Click [] (Edit Profile).

Edit the profile information.
  1. Select the profile you want to edit.
  2. Edit the profile name, icon, or comment.
  3. Click [OK].
To view the printing preferences for the profile, click [View Settings].
IMPORTANT
About editing a profile

You cannot edit a profile when the [Profile] sheet is set as follows.
  • When you try to edit a default profile
  • When the [Allow Profile Selection] check box on the [Profile] sheet is not selected
  • When the [Allow Setting Edition] check box on the [Profile] sheet is not selected
Use the following procedure to change the setting on the [Profile] sheet.
  1. Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder.
    • Windows Vista: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers]
    • Windows XP Professional and Server 2003: [Start] → [Printers and Faxes]
    • Windows XP Home Edition: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers and Other Hardware] → [Printers and Faxes]
    • Windows 2000: [Start] → [Settings] → [Printers]
  2. Open the printing preferences dialog box.
    1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
    2. Click [File].
    3. Click [Properties].
  3. Click the [Profile] tab.
  4. Select the [Allow Profile Selection] and [Allow Setting Edition] check boxes.
  5. Click [OK].
You cannot change this setting unless you have printer administrative rights. Contact your system administrator if you are not sure about your administrative rights.
INFORMATION
Available options when editing a profile
  • [] (Move Up), [] (Move Down)
    Moves the selected profile.
  • [Import]
    Imports profile data from a saved file.
  • [Export]
    Saves the selected profile as a file.
  • [Apply Settings from Application]
    Selecting this check box gives priority to the following settings in the application.
    • [Page Size]
    • [Orientation]
    • [Copies]

Deleting a Profile

Open the [Print] dialog box.
  1. In an application, click [File].
  2. Click [Print].

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [Properties] or [Preferences].

Click [] (Edit Profile).

Delete a profile.
  1. Select the profile you want to delete.
  2. Click [Delete].
  3. Click [Yes].
  4. Click [OK].
To view the printing preferences for the profile, click [View Settings].
IMPORTANT
About deleting a profile

You cannot delete a profile when the [Profile] sheet is set as follows.
  • When you try to delete the currently selected profile
  • When you try to delete a default profile
  • When the [Allow Profile Selection] check box on the [Profile] sheet is not selected
  • When the [Allow Setting Edition] check box on the [Profile] sheet is not selected
Use the following procedure to change the setting on the [Profile] sheet.
  1. Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder.
    • Windows Vista: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers]
    • Windows XP Professional and Server 2003: [Start] → [Printers and Faxes]
    • Windows XP Home Edition: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers and Other Hardware] → [Printers and Faxes]
    • Windows 2000: [Start] → [Settings] → [Printers]
  2. Open the printing preferences dialog box.
    1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
    2. Click [File].
    3. Click [Properties].
  3. Click the [Profile] tab.
  4. Select the [Allow Profile Selection] and [Allow Setting Edition] check boxes.
  5. Click [OK].
You cannot change this setting unless you have printer administrative rights. Contact your system administrator if you are not sure about your administrative rights.