[B-01] How to Use the User's Guide
This section describes the symbols, keys, and buttons used in the User's Guide.
Descriptions of Warnings and Cautions
The following are descriptions of warnings and cautions used in the User's Guide to explain handling restrictions, precautions, and instructions that should be observed for your safety.

WARNING
Indicates a warning about operations that can result in death or serious injury if not performed correctly.
You must follow the information in this warning to ensure safe use of the printer.

CAUTION
Indicates a caution about operations that may result in personal injury or damage to property if not performed correctly.
You must follow the information in this caution to ensure safe use of the printer.
IMPORTANT
Indicates operational requirements and restrictions.
Be sure to read these items carefully to ensure correct printer operation and avoid printer damage.
NOTE
Indicates a clarification of an operation.
It is recommended that you read this note.
INFORMATION
Indicates additional useful information about an operation.
It is recommended that you read this information.
Keys and Buttons Used in the User's Guide
The following are examples of how control panel keys and on-screen buttons are depicted in the User's Guide.
Control panel keys
[Key icon] + (Key name)
Example: Press the [

] (Cancel Job) key.
Buttons and items on the computer display
These are enclosed in brackets ([ ]).
Example: Click [OK].
Menu and command names
These are enclosed in brackets ([ ]).
Example: Click [File] → [Printing Preferences].
Displays Used in the User's Guide
Most of the operations in the User's Guide are described using screenshots from Windows XP Professional.
If you are using a different operating system, the screenshots may differ slightly from what you see on screen.
Items that should be selected or buttons that should be clicked are enclosed in a red frame (

).
When multiple on-screen operations can be performed for a procedure, all items and buttons are marked. Select the appropriate item or button.
Illustrations Used in the User's Guide
Although not shown in the illustrations in this User's Guide, the control panel is labeled with names on printer models sold in certain countries and regions.
Although the power cord shown in this User's Guide is the same as the one in the following illustration, the type of power plug may differ depending on the country or region.
Abbreviations Used in the User's Guide
Abbreviations of Operating Systems
In the User's Guide, operating systems are abbreviated as follows.
- Microsoft Windows 2000: Windows 2000
- Microsoft Windows XP: Windows XP
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003: Windows Server 2003
- Microsoft Windows Vista: Windows Vista
- Microsoft Windows operating system: Windows
[B-02] Installing the User's Guide
You can install the User's Guide to your computer using the supplied CD-ROM.
This procedure describes how to install the User's Guide.
IMPORTANT
If your hard disk does not have sufficient space to install the software
A message indicating this appears during installation.
Cancel the installation, free up space on your hard disk, and then reinstall the software.
Turn on the computer and start Windows.
Be sure to log on as a user with administrative rights.
IMPORTANT
If you are not sure about your administrative rights
Contact your system administrator.
If a wizard or dialog box appears during the Plug and Play automatic setup
Click [Cancel], turn off the printer, and use this procedure in this topic to perform the installation.
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
If the CD-ROM is already in the drive, eject the disk and reinsert it into the drive.
Please wait until CD-ROM Setup appears.
NOTE
If CD-ROM Setup does not appear
- Windows Vista
- Click [Start] → [Start Search].
- Enter [D:\English\MInst.exe] → press [ENTER] on the keyboard.
The CD-ROM drive name ("D:") may differ depending on your computer.
- Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003
- Click [Start] → [Run].
- Enter [D:\English\MInst.exe] → click [OK].
The CD-ROM drive name ("D:") may differ depending on your computer.
If the [AutoPlay] dialog box appears (
Windows Vista)
Click [Run AUTORUN.EXE].
If the [User Account Control] dialog box appears (
Windows Vista)
Click [Continue].
Click [Custom Installation].
NOTE
To install the printer driver together with the User's Guide
Click [Easy Installation].
Select the software to be installed.
- Clear the [Printer Driver] check box.
- Click [Install].
Read the license agreement, and then click [Yes].
The installation of the User's Guide starts.
Wait until the dialog box disappears.
The installation takes several minutes.
Check the installation results, and then click [Next].
Restart your computer.
- Select the [Restart Computer Now (Recommended)] check box.
- Click [Restart].
NOTE
Removing the CD-ROM
After the installation is finished, you can remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
Items added after installation of the User's Guide
- A shortcut to [LBP5050 Online Manuals] is added to the desktop.
- [Canon LBP5050] and [LBP5050 Online Manuals] are added to [All Programs] on the [Start] menu.
[B-03] Viewing the User's Guide
Use the User's Guide to find information on the printer operations and familiarize yourself with the more detailed features.
You can view the User's Guide using either of the following methods.
Viewing the User's Guide Installed on a Computer
Double-click the icon of the User's Guide on the desktop.
NOTE
If the icon is not displayed on the desktop
Open the User's Guide from the Windows [Start] menu.
[Start] → [All Programs] or [Programs] → [Canon LBP5050] → [LBP5050 Online Manuals]
Viewing the User's Guide from the CD-ROM
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
CD-ROM Setup starts.
NOTE
If CD-ROM Setup does not appear
- Windows Vista
- Click [Start] → [Start Search].
- Enter [D:\English\MInst.exe] → press [ENTER] on the keyboard.
The CD-ROM drive name ("D:") may differ depending on your computer.
- Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003
- Click [Start] → [Run].
- Enter [D:\English\MInst.exe] → click [OK].
The CD-ROM drive name ("D:") may differ depending on your computer.
If the [AutoPlay] dialog box appears (
Windows Vista)
Click [Run AUTORUN.EXE].
If the [User Account Control] dialog box appears (
Windows Vista)
Click [Continue].
Click the icon of the User's Guide (

).
The User's Guide is displayed.
[B-04] Searching for Information
You can use the following search methods to find information in the User's Guide.
Searching from Operations
This procedure is described using an example for printing an envelope.
Click [Printing].
Print function topics are displayed in the left pane.
Search for the desired topic.
- Click [Printing on Various Types of Paper].
- Click [Print on Index Cards or Envelopes].
NOTE
To search for a desired operation topicYou can also use the buttons at the top of the window to search for the following operation topics.
- Printing
- Network Settings
- Managing the Printer from a Computer
Searching Finished Images
This procedure is described using an example for enlarging or reducing the page to print.
Click [Search Finished Images].
Click [Finishing the Document] → [Enlarging or Reducing the Page to Print].
NOTE
To display a specific operation topic
Click a topic in the left pane to display that topic.
Searching for Useful Features
This procedure is described using an example for adjusting the toner density.
Click [Search for Useful Features].
Click [Reducing the Printing Cost] → [Adjusting the Toner Density].
Searching from Contents
This procedure is described using an example for replacing a toner cartridge.
Click [Replacing Toner Cartridges].
Searching the Index
You can use the index to search for printer terms, such as functions or part names.
This procedure is described using an example for replacing a toner cartridge.
Click [T].
Select the menu containing the first letter of the keyword.
In this example, a list of terms beginning with the letter "T" is displayed in the right pane.
Click [Replacing Toner Cartridges] from [Toner Cartridges].
Searching by Keyword
You can search for a topic by keyword if you know a keyword but are not sure how to search for the topic.
This procedure is described using an example for printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper.
Click [Search by Keyword].
Enter [multiple pages] for [Search keyword].
A list of search results based on the entered keyword is displayed.
Click [Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet].
NOTE
Searching by keyword from the top page
You can also search for a topic by entering a keyword in [Search by Keyword] at the top right of the page.
INFORMATION
To search for other informationTo find information on the default printer settings, part names, and troubleshooting, see the following topics at the bottom of the top page.
- Important Safety Instructions
- Legal Notices
- Using the User's Guide
- Printer Installation and Connections
- About LBP5050/5050n
- Troubleshooting
- Maintenance
- Office Locations
INFORMATION
Printing the User's Guide
To print the User's Guide, perform the following procedure.
- Print all pages of the User's Guide
Select [All Chapters] from [Print Manual] at the top right of the page.
- Print all pages for one category of the User's Guide
Select the categories you want to have printed from [Print Manual] at the top right of the page.
- Print selected pages
Click [Print This Page] for the page you want to have printed.
[B-05] Uninstalling the User's Guide
The following describes how to uninstall the User's Guide installed on your computer.
IMPORTANT
Precautions when uninstalling the software
To uninstall the software, be sure to log on as a user with administrative rights.
A user without administrative rights cannot uninstall the software.
Contact your system administrator if you are not sure about your administrative rights.
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
CD-ROM Setup starts.
NOTE
If CD-ROM Setup does not appear
- Windows Vista
- Click [Start] → [Start Search].
- Enter [D:\English\MInst.exe] → press [ENTER] on the keyboard.
The CD-ROM drive name ("D:") may differ depending on your computer.
- Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003
- Click [Start] → [Run].
- Enter [D:\English\MInst.exe] → click [OK].
The CD-ROM drive name ("D:") may differ depending on your computer.
If the [AutoPlay] dialog box appears (
Windows Vista)
Click [Run AUTORUN.EXE].
If the [User Account Control] dialog box appears (
Windows Vista)
Click [Continue].
Click [Additional Software Programs].
Click [Start] for [Manual Uninstaller].
The window for uninstalling the User's Guide appears.
NOTE
If you are using Windows Vista (64-bit version)
NetSpot Device Installer for TCP/IP cannot be used; therefore, it is not displayed.
Click [Uninstall].
The uninstallation starts.
The uninstallation takes several minutes.
Click [Exit].
The uninstallation is completed.
Click [Exit].
CD-ROM Setup closes.