Thank you for choosing a Minolta Copier System.
To ensure the best performance and effective use of your copier, this
manual will provide inf or ma ti on o n the fol lo w ing to pi cs :
G Getting to Know Your Copier
G Initial Steps . . .
G Customizing Your Copy
G Combining Functions
G Utilities
G Troubleshooting.
Please read this manual carefully before using your copier and keep it
handy at all times. Store the manual in the holder on the rear side of the
copier.
For further infor ma ti on and assistance, pleas e contact:
G your Minolta Technical Representative;
G the Minolta Hotline, Tel.: 0800 /6 4665 82 (free of charge) and
G our Web site, http://www.minolta.com.
Please keep the seria l number (located on the copier’s rating plate) and
the copier’s date o f purchas e handy to ens ure f ast , a ccurat e assist ance in
the event of difficulties.
. . . because we want you to be a satisfied customer.
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1.2Preserving the Environment . . .
Minolta support s the challenge of preserving t he environment and does all
that it can to active ly par ticipate in preventi ng and resolving ecolog ical
problems.
Our production is certified under ISO 9000 (qual ity management) and
ISO14001 (environment management).
Takeback and Reutilisa ti on
Used devices, empty ton er and drum units and used toner and drum units
are taken back by a local MINOLTA partner and processed for recycling
and reutilisation of materials. For more information, call 0800/64 66582
(toll free).
Introduction
What is Energy Star
After long periods of idl eness, Energy Star
Saver Mode or turn themsel ves off. This function can reduce the annual
energy costs for the unit by up to 60%.
Copiers with a high copying speed a utomatical ly swi tch to 2-sided copying
mode. This reduces the costs for copy media and the volume of paper
consumed.
Did you know that manufacturing a sheet of paper requires 10 ti me s as
much energy as making a copy ?
The conservation of paper thus also has a direct global eff ect on the
conservation of energy.
This copier complies with the Energy Star
Use of Recycled Paper
This unit is suited for processing recycled paper that meets the
requirements o f ENV 12281 or DIN 19309. For details, consult your local
MINOLTA partner.
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copiers switch to Energy
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energy efficiency criteria.
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Introduction
1.3Guide to this Manual
How Is this Manual Structured?
If you are not sure where to locate the informat ion you need, please refer
to this section. The foll owing table will help you. For det ailed information
on specific issues, refer to the index at the end of the manual .
No. ChapterDescription
1Introd ucti onThis c hapt er cont a in s i ntr od uc tor y i nfor m at ion
2Getting to Know Your
Copier
3Initial Steps . . .This chapter provid es you w ith th e knowledge
4Customizing Your CopyThis chapter explains the effective use of the
5Combining FunctionsThis chapter includes tables that help you
6UtilitiesThis chapter shows you how to configure the
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pertaining to the effec tive use of this manual.
This chapter is provided to familiarize you with
your copier and its features. It describes such
subjec ts as:
• Syste m ov erv iew
• Safe and re lia bl e us e of t he cop ie r
• Setting up the copier
• Switching the copier on and off
• Filling the paper drawers
• Changing the toner cartridge
needed for using your copier, such as:
• Step-by-step Instructions on Copying Your
Documents
• Starting the copy c ycle
• Stopping the copy cycle
• Loading originals
• Creati ng reserve copy jobs
copie r's functions, for example:
• Basic settings
• Original>Copy settings
• Image de nsity set tings
• Auxi liary functions
achieve the copy results you aim for.
copier to meet your requirements. It provides
information on:
• Using the copy job program memory
• Checking the meter count
• Changing the User's Choice settings
• Using ad m i ni st r at or mo de
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No. ChapterDescription
7TroubleshootingThis chapter contains instructions to help you
recogn iz e er ro r s and res olve them:
• If you are not satisfied with your copy
• If a malfunction code is displayed
• How to clear a paper misfeed
• How to clear a staple jam
8AppendixThe appendix contains a collection of useful
supplementary information such as:
• Care of the unit
• Specifications
• Pap e r si ze tables
• Zoom factor tables
• Index
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A Brief Explanation of the Convention s used in this Manual
A variety of conventions and types of illustrations are used for special
emphasis in this manual. The following examples show the most
important conventions and how to respond to them.
DANGER
This is a danger warning!
The danger warning poin ts out a danger of potentially serious injury or
death. Neglect ing the danger war ning can lead to serious perso nal injury.
➜ The arrow marks the precautionary measure required to avoid the
WARNING
This is a warning!
The warning poi nts out a hazardous si tuatio n for pers ons and/or products.
Neglecting the war ning can lead to persona l injur y and/or ser ious damage
to the unit.
➜ The arrow marks the precautionary measure required to avoid the
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danger.
danger.
CAUTION
This is a caution!
The caution poi nts out a po tential and d angerous situation. Neglecti ng the
caution can lead to personal injury and/or machine damage.
➜ The arrow marks the precautionary measure required to avoid the
danger.
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[START] key on touch screen
ERRORTouch screen message with the text ERROR
➜Single action to be performed
(followed by no other st eps)
A list begins:
G These bullets indicate a list.
G Lists with bull ets do not have any specific order.
❍ Where a list with white b ullets follows a list with bl ack bullets, the white
bullets are ranked bel ow the black bullets.
❍
This is the end of the list.
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Step 1 of a sequence of actions
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Step 2 of a sequence of actions
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This is additional assistance.
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➜ The action descri bed here is
sure to achieve the results you
want.
This illustrates what needs
to be done.
Step 3 of a sequence of actions
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❍ This bullet indicates a list within
a sequence of actions.
❍
✎
This is a helpful hint
Texts highlighted in this manner contain usefu l l ittle tips and tricks for
improving and simpl ifying the copy process.
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A Brief Explanation of Important Concepts and Symbols
Terms such as original, copy, lengthwise and crosswise, which are used
to describe var ious items, have their own, clearly defined meanings. The
most important of these terms are defined below.
Original and copy
The original is the document being duplicated by the copy cycle.
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Original
(document to be copied)
Copy cycle
enlarge,
shrink
,
Sort
Feeding direction
The feeding dir ection is the path the paper takes thro ugh the copier. The
feeding direction is shown by the arrows in the following illustration.
(copy of the original doc ument)
Copy
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Introduction
Width and length
When paper sizes are giv en, the first value is al ways the width of the paper
(side A). The second value i s the l ength of the paper (side B).
21 x 29.7 cm
Width of the pap er
(side A)
Lengthwise and crosswise
If side A of the paper format is shor ter than side B, this is refer red t o as
lengthwise.
If side A of the paper format is lo nger than side B, this is referr ed to as
crosswise.
Length of the paper
(side B)
21 x 29.7 cm29.7 x 21 cm
LengthwiseCrosswise
Abbreviation s are f requently placed after the paper sizes to indicat e
lengthwise or crosswise more accurately:
G Lengthwise:Lsuch as A4L
G Crosswise:Csuch as A4C.
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Getting to Know Your Copier
2Getting to Know Your Copier
2.1System Overview
Copier Di450/Di550 (External)
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Item NameDescription
1Copy TrayReceives the created copies
2Copy Tray ExtenderPull out the extender when making copies on
3U pp er Left Cover (L1 )O pen this co v er to clear a pape r mis f e ed .
4Front DoorOpen the front door:
5Control PanelThe c ontrol panel has keys and indicators for
6Power SwitchSwitch the copier on and off with the power
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(maxim u m of 10 0 sh eets of plai n pa pe r) .
large-size paper.
• to replenish toner or
• to clear a pap er misfeed.
operating the copier.
switch.
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Item NameDescription
7Singl e F e ed Tra y
(also referred to as the
multi bypass tray)
8Extending the Single
Feed Tray
9Lower-Right Door (R1) Open this cover to clear a paper misfeed.
10Total CounterThe counter shows the number of copies made
111st Paper Drawer
(Universal drawer)*
122n d Paper Draw er
(Universal drawer)*
* Universal paper drawers are variable in size and the operator can set them to hold different
sizes of paper.
The single feed tray holds up to 50 sheets of
plain pa pe r (8 0 g/m
Specia l pa per (OHP tran s pa r en ci es , thi ck
paper) can also b e used with the single feed
tray.
Pull the extender out when processing largesize cop y paper using the sing le feed tray.
by the co pier.
This pa per drawer holds up to 500 sheets of
copy paper (80 g/m
This pa per drawer holds up to 500 sheets of
copy paper (80 g/m
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Copier Di450/Di550 (Int ernal)
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Item NameDescription
1Original GlassPlace the original face down on the original
glass.
2Original Width ScaleAlign the originals to the original width and
3O rig inal Length Sc al e
4Corona Cleaning UnitWhen necessary, clean the corona using the
5Paper Dehumidifi er
Switch
6Transport Section Lock
Release Lever (M3)
7Paper Return Feed
Knob (M1)
8Toner Bottle HolderSwing the toner bottle holder out to the right to
9Toner BottleReplace the toner bottle when the to ner runs
origina l length scal es .
corona cleaning unit.
(for technical service only)
Use the transport section lock release lever to
release a paper jam.
Use the paper ret urn feed knob to release a
paper jam.
replace the toner bottle.
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2.2Optional Equipment
Original Cover
The original cover holds an original placed on th e original glass.
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Item NameDescription
1Original CoverT he origin al cover holds an original placed on
2Original Pad
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Getting to Know Your Copier
Electronic Document Handler EDH-3
The automatic document feeder can feed up to 100 originals in
succession automatically. If two-sided originals are being copied, the
Electronic Documen t Handl er can also turn them over.
The single feed tray can be used for automatically f eeding very thin or
heavy originals.
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Item NameDescription
1Document FeederPlace the originals on the document feeder with
the side to be copied face up.
2Document Guide Plate Set the docu ment guid es to the original size.
3Single Feed Tra yThe sing le fe ed tra y allo w s yo u to pr o ce s s
thinner or thicker originals than with the
docume nt feeder. However, the originals must
be fed one by one.
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Finisher FN-105 and Finisher FN-106
The finishers ena ble controlled fini shing and stacking of copies. The
finishers can sort , group and staple copies. The FN-105 finisher also
permits punching copies.
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Item NameDescription
1Front Door (FN4)Open the front door to clear a paper misfeed.
2Bottom Offset TrayThe copies sorted with the offset function are
fed out here.
3Top Offset TrayThe copies are fed out here by defaul t.
4Recessed GripUse the recessed grip to pull the finisher away
from the copier.
CAUTION
Damage to the device by improperly estimating the space required
The bottom offset tray of a finisher moves downward during copying.
Objects below the offset tray may seriousl y dam age it.
➜ Do not place any obje cts below the offset tray of a finisher.
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Finisher FN-503
The finisher enables controlled fini shing and stacking of copies. Use the
finisher to sort, group, punch and staple copi es.
(Only possible if a pri nter controller is installed.)
The printouts ca n be output t o one of five t rays assi gned using a PC. The
printouts can be sorted, grouped or punched.
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Item NameDescription
1Five Copy TraysThese trays receive the printouts that are
assigned to them.
2Bottom Offset TrayThe copies sorted with the offset function are
3Top Offset TrayReceives copies made on standard or heavier
4Cover Panel for the
Top Offset Tray
5Cover for the Stapler
Unit
6Recessed GripUse the recessed grip to pull the finis her away
fed out here.
paper.
Open th is cover to clear a paper misfeed.
Open this panel to clear a staple jam or
replenish staples.
from the copier.
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Finisher FN-5
The finisher enables controlled fini shing and stacking of copies. Use the
finisher to sort , group, punch, staple and even fol d copies.
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Item NameDescription
1Front DoorOpen the front door to change the stapler unit or
clear a paper jam.
2Bottom Offset TrayThe sorted, stapled or grouped copies sets are
received here.
3Staple TrayOpen this tray to load paper manually for
stapling or to or clear a paper jam.
3Top Offset TrayReceives copies made on standard or heavier
paper.
5Recessed GripUse the recessed grip to pull the finisher away
from the copier.
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CAUTION
Damage to the device by improperly estimating the space required
The bottom offset tray of a finisher moves downward during copying.
Objects below the tray m ay seriously damage it.
➜ Do not place any obje cts below the exit tray of a finisher.
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Large Des k -T ype Cabin e t P F -115
The large desk-type cabinet increases the paper capacity of the copier.
The 3rd paper drawer of the lar ge desk-type cabinet holds up to
2,500 sheets of copy paper (80g/m
hold A4C paper.
There is also a duplex unit integrat ed into the large desk-type cabin et. The
duplex unit can turn copy paper over for double-sided printing. A3L to
A5L paper can be processed using the duplex unit.
Item NameDescription
1Duplex UnitThe duplex unit automatically turns copy paper
2Release Button for the
3rd Paper Drawer
33rd DrawerThis paper drawer holds up to 2.500 sheets of
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over to enable double-sided copying.
Press the release button to open the 3rdpaper
drawer.
• The release button indicat or lig ht s up
The paper drawer is empty. Th e copy paper
is drawn f ro m an ot h er paper drawer .
• The release button indicator flashes:
The paper drawer is empty. Copying is
stopped because th e copy paper was being
drawn from this paper drawer.
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copy paper (80 g/m
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Duplex Cabinet PF-7D
A duplex unit is integrated into the duplex cabinet. The duplex unit can
turn copy paper over for double-side d printing. A3L to A5 L paper can be
processed using the duplex unit.
The duplex cabinet also has a storage space. Copy paper and ot her
accessories can be kept in the storage space.
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1Duplex UnitThe duplex unit automatical ly turns copy paper
over to enable double-sided copying.
2Storage SpaceUse the storage space for items such as copy
paper and other accessories.
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Desk-type Cabinet PF-208
The desk-type cabi net incre ases the paper capacity of the copier. The 3r d
and 4th paper drawers of the desk-type cabinet each hold up to
500 sheets of copy paper (80g/m
A duplex unit is als o integrated i nto the desk- type cabine t. The duplex unit
can turn copy paper over for double-si ded printing. A3L to A5 L paper can
be processed using the duplex unit.
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Item NameDescription
1Duplex UnitThe duplex unit automatically turns copy paper
over to enable double-sided copying.
23rd DrawerThis paper drawer holds up to 500 sheets of
copy paper (80 g/m
34th DrawerThis paper drawer holds up to 500 sheet s of
copy paper (80 g/m
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Large Capacity Cassette C-306
The large capacity cassette increases the paper capacity of the copier.
The large capacit y cassette holds up to 3,000 shee ts of copy paper
2
(80g/m
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Item NameDescription
1Lock Release LeverPull and hold the lo ck release lever to slide the
large capacity cassette away from the copier
2Key for lowering the
Paper Plate
3Cassette DoorOpen the cassette door:
Press the key to lower the paper plate.
• to add paper or
• to cl ea r a pape r mis fe ed .
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Large Capacity Cassette C-306L
The large capacity cassette increases the paper capacity of the copier.
The large capacity cassette holds up to 3,000 shee ts of copy paper
2
(80g/m
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Item NameDescription
1Lock Release LeverPull and hold the lock release lever to slide the
2Key for lowering the
Paper Plate
3Cassette DoorOpen the cassette door:
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large capacity cassette aw ay from the copier
Press the key to lower the paper plate.
• to add pape r or
• to clear a pap er misfeed.
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Hard Disk HDD-1
The hard disk enables you to save copy information.
Some functions, su ch as se ttin g up reserv e co py jobs , can on ly be used if
the hard disk HDD-1 is installed.
Memory Expansion Module M32-2
The memory expansi on m odule can increase the copier system memory
by 32MB.
If you copy material that requi res a large amo unt of system memory , you
may want to increase the system m em ory of the copier , which allows t he
system to process more data continuously.
Printer Control ler Pi5500
The printer control ler allows the copier to be use d as a computer printer.
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