[G-01] Displaying the Printer Status Window

There are three ways to open the Printer Status Window.

Opening the Printer Status Window from the Taskbar Icon

If the Printer Status Window is not open, the Printer Status Window icon is displayed automatically in the taskbar when printing starts, a toner cartridge becomes empty, or an error occurs.
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Changing the conditions for displaying the Printer Status Window icon

"Configuring the Printer Status Window Display and Monitoring Settings"
Open the Printer Status Window from the taskbar icon.
  1. Click [].
  2. Click [Canon LBP5050].

Opening the Printer Status Window 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].

Click [] to open the Printer Status Window.
The Printer Status Window appears.
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About the [] (Display Printer Status Window) button

You can click this button on the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], or [Quality] sheet.

Opening the Printer Status Window from the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] Folder

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].

Click [] to open the Printer Status Window.
The Printer Status Window appears.
NOTE
About the [] (Display Printer Status Window) button

You can click this button on the [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], or [Quality] sheet.
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