Canon LBP 8A1 and LBP 8A2 Printers
General
Toner
EP (LBP-CX) - Toner Cartridge Black
Known Issues
Printer Software
You can download the Windows 3.1 and Windows 95 drivers from Canon's South and Southeast Asia website. For later versions of Windows the drivers should be built into the operating system.
Error Codes
| Error code | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| 00 | Printer is Ready | |
| 01 | Test Print Status | |
| 02 | Wait State | Printer is warming up... |
| 03 | Reset Status | |
| 11 | Out of Paper | Add Paper |
| 14 | No EP Cartridge | Install the EP Cartridge |
| 15 | Test Print | Wait for test print completion |
| 20 | Printers memory is FULL | 1: Press ERROR SKIP 2: Press ON LINE Try using lower DPI |
| 21 | Data to complex | 1: Press ERROR SKIP 2: Press ON LINE Try using lower DPI |
| 22 | Data sent to quick or mismatch | 1: Press ERROR SKIP 2: Press ON LINE |
| 23 | Printer's memory recived too many fonts, overlays or macros | 1: Press ERROR SKIP 2: Press ON LINE |
| 24 | Lack of memory for FULL PAINT mode | 1: Press ERROR SKIP 2: Press ON LINE |
| 25 | VECTOR REJECT | Cancel Print job |
| 26 | Out of Memory | 1: Press ERROR SKIP 2: Press ON LINE 3: Try using lower DPI |
| 40 LINE ERROR | RS-232 Error | 1: Press ERROR SKIP 2: Press ON LINE Check Print cable connections Check the RS-232 (serial) parameters match the computer |
| 41 | A temporary error occured | 1: Press ERROR SKIP 2: Press ON LINE |
| FC | Font Cartridge | Install correct font cartridge, press ONLINE |
| FF | Too many characters sets have been registered in the printer | Reduce characters sets registered Remove the font card (power off first) |
| FE | Font Card removal or installation error | Turn off the printer prior to removing or installing the font card |
| OC | Operating comment? | 1: Press ERROR SKIP 2: Press ON LINE |
| PC | Cassette mismatch | Install correct paper size |
| 50 | Fuser Related (Heating) | Requires service, Switch off for 10 minutes and retest |
| 51 | Laser Related | Requires Service |
| 52 | Laser Related | Requires Service |
| 53 | Laser Related (Overheat) | Requires Service |
| 54 | Main motor fault | Requires Service |
| 60 | Video Related | Requires Service |
| 61 | ROM checksom error | Reset or Requires service |
| 62 | ROM checksom error | Reset or Requires service |
| 63 | DRAM related | Reset or Requires service |
| 64 | Scan Buffer | Reset or Requires service |
| 65 | DRAM related | Reset or Requires service |
| 88 | Self Diagnosis Status |
DIP Switches
| Switch Bank 1 | Function | Setting | Notes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SW1-1 | Sets Interface | ON : Parallel OFF : Serial | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SW1-2 SW1-3 SW1-4 | To set Baud rate |
| Serial see #1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SW1-5 | To Set Data in ECS mode | On : 7 bit , OFF 8 bit | SW3-1 must be ON | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SW1-5 SW1-6 SW1-7 | To set data, error detection and Stop bits |
| Sw1-1 must be OFF | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SW1-8 | To set polarity of DTR | ON : Receive enable HIGH OFF : Receive enable LOW | SW1-1 = OFF | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SW2-1 | to Set RS-232 XON/XOFF | ON : Xon/Xoff active OFF : Xon/Xoff not used | SW1-1 = OFF | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SW2-2 | to Set RS-232 ETX/ACK | ON : ETX/ACKactive OFF : ETX/ACK not used | SW1-1 = OFF | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SW2-3 | to set RS-232 DTR | ON : DTR used OFF : DTR not used | SW1-1 = OFF | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SW2-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SW2-5 | Sets automatic carriage return (CR) | ON : LF,FF or VT + CR OFF : LF,FF or VT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SW2-6 | Set automatic LINEFEED (LF) | ON : CR + LF OFF : CR | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SW2-7 | To set Automatic carriage return (CR) / LineFeed (LF) operation | ON :CR to Next Line OFF : No action |
Switch #2 (Parallel Mode Interface)
| SW2-1 SW2-2 | to Set the output order of the BUSY signal(BUSY) and ACKNOWLEDGE (ACK) | SW1-1 is OFF | |
| SW2-3 | to set line mode handshaking | ON : ACTIVE OFF : OFF | SW1-1 is OFF |
| SW2-4 | Sets DSR conditions | ON : Checks for DATA SET READY (DSR) OFF : Not Checked | SW1-1 is OFF |
| SW2-5 | Sets automatic carriage return (CR) | ON : LF,FF or VT + CR OFF : LF,FF or VT | |
| SW2-6 | To Set automatic LINEFEED (LF) | ON : CR + LF OFF : CR | |
| SW2-7 | To set Automatic carriage return (CR) / LineFeed (LF) operation | ON :CR to Next Line OFF : No action | |
| SW2-8 | Sets Automatic FORMFEED (FF) | ON : Feeds next page if page is full OFF : Feeds only on FF |
SWITCH #3
| SW3-1 | To Set INSTRUCTION Set | ON : ISO mode OFF : DIABLO mode | ON for Windows | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SW3-2 | Not Used | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SW3-3 SW3-4 | to Set "Print Wheel" type |
| SW3-1 must be off DIABLO mode | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SW3-5 SW3-6 SW3-7 | To set Country graphics set |
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| SW3-8 | Not Used |
SWITCH #4
| SW4-1 | Set Paper Size | ON : Letter OFF : A4 | |||||||||||||||
| SW4-2 | Not Used | ||||||||||||||||
| SW4-3 | To set page Orientation | ON : Landscape OFF : Portrait | |||||||||||||||
| SW4-4 | To Set Line Printer mode | ON :Prints 66 Lines & 136 characters (Landscape) and 88 lines & 100 characters (Portrait) OFF : Disabled | |||||||||||||||
| SW4-5 | Reprint after paper jam | ON : Yes OFF : No | |||||||||||||||
| SW4-6 | Not Used | ||||||||||||||||
| SW4-7 SW4-8 | To Set PAINT MEMORY Mode (LBP-8A2/200A2 only) |
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