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®
magicolor 2500W
User’s Guide
A00V-9563-00A
1800816-001A
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Thank You
Thank you for purchasing a magicolor 2500W. You have made an excellent choice.
Your magicolor 2500W is specially designed for optimal performance in Windows
environments.
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trademarks of KONICA MINOLTA HOLDINGS, INC.
magicolor is a trademark or registered trademark of KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING
SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC.
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operating the equipment, or in connection with the performance of the equipment
when so operated.
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This symbol means:
together with your household waste!
Please contact the Local Authority for appropriate disposal instructions. In the case of a new device being
purchased, the used one can also be given to our dealer
for appropriate disposal. Recycling of this product will
help to conserve natural resources and prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human
health caused by inappropriate waste handling.
Do not dispose of this product
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Contents
1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1
Getting Acquainted with Your Printer 2
Space Requirements 2
Printer Parts 3
Front View 3
Rear View 4
Front View with Option 4
About the Control Panel 5
About the Indicators 5
Status Messages (Ready Indicator, Error Indicator) 6
Status Messages (Toner Indicators) 6
About the Rotate Toner KEY 7
About the Cancel KEY 7
Continuing a Print Job after an Error Message 7
Cancelling a Print Job 7
2 About the Software ...........................................................................................9
Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM 10
Drivers 10
Utilities 10
Contents
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System Requirements 11
Selecting Driver Defaults 11
Uninstalling the Printer Driver 12
Displaying Printer Driver Settings 12
Windows XP/Server 2003 12
Windows 2000/Me/98SE 13
Using the Printer Driver 14
Common Buttons 14
OK 14
Cancel 14
Apply 14
Help 14
Easy Set 14
Paper View 14
Printer View 15
Watermark View 15
Quality View 15
Default 15
Basic Tab 15
Layout Tab 16
Overlay Tab 16
Watermark Tab 16
Quality Tab 16
Version Tab 17
3 Using the Status Display ................................................................................19
Working with the Status Display 20
Introduction 20
Opening the Status Display and Showing the Supplies Status 20
Altering the Size of the Status Display Window 20
Using the Status Display 20
Recognizing Status Display Alerts 21
Recovering from a Status Display Alert 22
Closing the Status Display 22
4 Using Media .....................................................................................................23
Media Specifications 24
Media Types 25
Plain Paper 25
Thick Stock 26
Envelopes 27
Labels 28
Letterhead 29
Postcards 29
Transparencies 30
Glossy 31
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What Is the Guaranteed Imageable (Printable) Area? 31
Imageable Area—Envelopes 32
Page Margins 32
Loading Media 33
Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray) 33
Loading Plain Paper 33
Other Media 35
Loading Envelopes 35
Loading Label Sheets/Postcards/Thick Stock/Transparencies 39
Manual Duplexing 41
How do I manually duplex? 41
Output Tray 42
Media Storage 42
5 Replacing Consumables ................................................................................43
Replacing Consumables 44
Refilled Toner Cartridges 44
About Toner Cartridges 44
Replacing a Toner Cartridge 48
Replacing the Drum Cartridge 53
6 Maintaining the Printer ...................................................................................57
Maintaining the Printer 58
Cleaning the Printer 60
Exterior 60
Interior 61
Cleaning the Media Feed Roller and Laser Lens 61
Storing the Printer 64
7 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 67
Introduction 68
Preventing Media Misfeeds 69
Understanding the Media Path 70
Indicator Messages 70
Error Messages 70
Service Message 72
Clearing Media Misfeeds 73
Clearing Procedures 74
Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds 79
Solving Other Problems 81
Solving Problems with Printing Quality 84
8 Installing Accessories .................................................................................... 91
Dust Cover 92
Installing the Dust Cover 92
Loading Media in Tray 1 with the Dust Cover installed 93
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A Appendix ..........................................................................................................95
Safety Specifications 96
Technical Specifications 96
Printer 96
Consumable Life Expectancy Chart 98
Our Concern for Environmental Protection 99
What is an ENERGY STAR product? 99
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Introduction
1
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Getting Acquainted with Your Printer
Space Requirements
To ensure easy operation, consumable replacement and maintenance,
adhere to the recommended space requirements detailed below.
100 mm
(3.9")
630 mm (24.8")
349 mm (13.7")
100 mm
(3.9")
638 mm (25.1")
740 mm (29.1")
(3.9")
740 mm (29.1")
430 mm (16.9")
Front View
630 mm (24.8")
700 mm (27.6")
489 mm (19.3")
498mm (19.6")
Side View
710 mm (27.9")
100 mm 100 mm
(3.9")
100 mm
(3.9")
740 mm (29.1")
Front View with Option
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638 mm (25.1")
349 mm (13.7")
430 mm (16.9")
100 mm
(3.9")
740 mm (29.1")
100 mm
(3.9")
500 mm (19.7")
509mm (20.0")
Side View with Option
100 mm
(3.9")
The dust cover is a standard feature on 120 V printers in the Americas
and Taiwan, but an optional accessory in other areas.
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Printer Parts
The following drawings illustrate the parts of your printer referred to throughout this guide, so please take some time to become familiar with them.
Front View
1—Output tray
2—Control panel
3—Front cover
4—Tray 1 (Multipurpose tray)
5—Power switch
6—Top cover
7—Transfer belt unit
8—Fuser unit
9—Fuser separator levers
10—Drum cartridge
11— Toner cartridge carousel (con-
taining 4 toner cartridges: C, M,
Y and K)
12—Toner cartridge
10
6
1
5
9
7
8
2
3
4
9
10
12
Getting Acquainted with Your Printer
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Rear View
1—USB port
Front View with Option
1—Dust cover
1
1
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About the Control Panel
Ready
Error
12
Rotate
Toner
Y
3
1—Ready indicator
2—Error indicator
3—Rotate Toner key
4—Toner indicators
5—Cancel key
About the Indicators
The indicators use five types of signals:
Off
#
On
#
Slow blinking—1 blink every 2 seconds
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Blinking—1 blink per second
#
Rapid blinking—2 blinks per second
#
Ready
M
4
K
C
Error
Cancel
5
About the Control Panel
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Status Messages (Ready Indicator, Error Indicator)
Status messages indicate the current condition of the printer. The printer status also can be checked on the Status Display. (Refer to “Working with the
Status Display” on page 20.)
Ready
indicator
(green)
Off Off Power off None
On Off Ready to print None
Rapid blinking
Blinking Off Processing data None
On On Initializing (power on) None
Slow blinking Off Power save mode None
On Slow blinking Drum near end Prepare the new
On Blinking Drum end Replace the drum
Error
indicator
(orange)
Off Warming up None
Condition Action
Calibration
Printing
Canceling a print job
drum cartridge.
cartridge.
Status Messages (Toner Indicators)
The amount of toner remaining also can be checked on the Status Display.
(Refer to “Working with the Status Display” on page 20.)
Toner indicator
(orange)
Slow blinking Toner near empty Prepare the new toner
On Toner empty Replace the toner cartridge.
Toner
indicator
(orange)
Rapidblinking
Ready
indicator
(green)
On Rapid-
Condition Action
cartridge.
Error
indicator
(orange)
blinking
Condition Action
The installed
toner cartridge
is of an unapproved type.
Install a
KONICA
MINOLTA toner
cartridge.
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About the Rotate Toner KEY
Pressing the Rotate Toner key once moves the cyan toner cartridge so that it
can be replaced. With each additional press of the Rotate Toner key, the
black, yellow, then magenta toner cartridge moves so that it can be replaced.
About the Cancel KEY
The Cancel key allows you to:
Continue a print job after addressing an error message
#
Cancel a print job
#
Reset the printer after a toner cartridge is replaced
#
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For details on resetting the printer after replacing a toner cartridge,
refer to “Replacing a Toner Cartridge” on page 48.
Begin printing the back of the page during manual duplex printing
#
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For details on manual duplex printing, refer to “How do I manually
duplex?” on page 41.
Continuing a Print Job after an Error Message
You can continue a print job after correcting the following types of errors:
No more media in the tray
#
Media of a different format than that set in the printer driver was fed into
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the printer
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For details on the error messages, refer to “Indicator Messages” on
page 70.
1
Check that one of the above errors has occurred.
2
Perform the corrective action.
3
Press the Cancel key (less than 5 seconds).
The print job continues.
Cancelling a Print Job
You can cancel a print job that is currently being processed.
1
While data is being processed or printed (the green “Ready” indicator is
blinking), hold down the Cancel key for more than 5 seconds.
2
Release the Cancel key after both indicators light up.
The current print job has now been cancelled.
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About the
Software
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Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM
Drivers
Drivers Use/Benefit
Printer Driver for
Windows XP/Server 2003/2000
Printer Driver for Windows Me/98SE
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For detail on the installation of the printer drivers, refer to the magicolor 2500W Installation Guide.
Utilities
Utilities Use/Benefit
Status Display From the Status Display, the current
These drivers give you access to all of
the printer features, including finishing
and advanced layout. See also
“Displaying Printer Driver Settings” on
page 12.
status of this printer, such as its
consumables and error information,
can be checked.
For details, refer to “Working with the
Status Display” on page 20.
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System Requirements
Personal computer
#
Celeron 333 MHz or higher
Operating System
#
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, Windows Server 2003,
Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, Windows 98SE
Free hard disk space
#
Approximately 128 MB of free hard disk space for printer driver and
–
Status Display
Approximately 128 MB of free hard disk space for image processing
–
RAM
#
Windows XP/Server 2003: 128 MB
Windows 2000/ME/98 SE: 64 MB
CD-ROM/DVD drive
#
I/O interface
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USB 2.0 compliant port
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If the printer is connected via USB 1.1, printing at 2400 × 600 dpi may
not be possible in some cases.
This printer supports printing at 2400
interface.
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This printer cannot be used as a shared printer.
×
600 dpi using a USB 2.0
Selecting Driver Defaults
Before you start working with your printer, you are advised to verify/change
the default driver settings.
1
Choose the driver’s properties as follows:
(Windows XP/Server 2003)
–
From the
Printers and Faxes
icolor 2500W printer icon. Select the
(Windows 2000)
–
From the
the
2500W printer icon. Select the
Start
Start
Printers
directory. Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA magicolor
System Requirements
menu, choose
directory. Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA mag-
menu, choose
Printers and Faxes
Printing Preferences-Basic
Settings
Printing Preferences-Basic
and then
to display the
Printers
tab.
to display
tab.
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(Windows Me/98SE)
–
From the
the
2500W printer icon. Select the
tab.
2
Select the default settings for your printer, such as the default media format you use.
3
4
Apply
Click
Click OK to exit from the Properties dialog box.
Start
Printers
.
menu, choose
directory. Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA magicolor
Settings
Properties-Printer Properties-Basic
and then
Printers
Uninstalling the Printer Driver
This section describes how to uninstall the magicolor 2500W Printer Driver if
necessary.
to display
1
From the
then
MINOLTA magicolor 2500W Uninstall
2
In the Uninstall window, select the KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 2500W.
Then click
3
The magicolor 2500W driver will be uninstalled from your computer.
4
Restart your computer.
Start
menu, choose
KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 2500W Utilities
Uninstall
.
Programs
(Windows XP:
.
Displaying Printer Driver Settings
Windows XP/Server 2003
1
From the
and Faxes
2
Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 2500W printer icon and
choose
Start
menu, choose
directory.
Printing Preferences
Printers and Faxes
.
to display the
All Programs
, and then
),
KONICA
Printers
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Windows 2000/Me/98SE
1
From the
the
2
Display the printer driver settings:
#
#
Start
menu, point to
Printers
Windows 2000
printer icon and choose
Windows Me/98SE
and choose
directory.
—Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 2500W
—Right-click the magicolor 2500W printer icon
Properties
Settings
Printing Preferences
, then select
, and then click
Printer Properties
.
Printers
.
to display
Displaying Printer Driver Settings
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Using the Printer Driver
Common Buttons
The buttons described below appear on each tab.
OK
Click to exit the Printing Preferences dialog box, saving any changes made.
Cancel
Click to exit the Printing Preferences dialog box without saving any changes
made.
Apply
Click to save all changes without exiting the Printing Preferences dialog box.
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Depending on the version of the operating system,
appear.
Apply
may not
Help
Click to view the help.
Easy Set
Save
Click
access the settings for use again later.
#
#
Afterward, the saved settings can be selected from the drop-down list. To
change the registered settings, click
Select
their default values.
to save the current settings. Specify a
Name:
Type in the name of the settings to be saved.
Comment:
Defaults
Add a simple comment to the settings to be saved.
Edit
from the drop-down list to reset the functions in all tabs to
.
Name
and
Comment
to
Paper View
Click the button to display a sample of the page layout in the figure area.
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This button does not appear on the
tabs.
Watermark, Quality
, and
Version
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Printer View
Click the button to display an image of the printer in the figure area.
!"
This button does not appear on the
Version
tab.
Watermark View
Click this button to display a preview of the watermark.
!"
This button appears only when the
Watermark
tab is selected.
Quality View
Click this button to display a sample of the settings selected in the
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This button appears only when the
Quality
tab is selected.
Default
Click this button to reset the settings to their defaults.
!"
This button does not appear on the
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When this button is clicked, the settings in the displayed dialog box
are reset to their defaults. The settings on other tabs are not changed.
Version
tab.
Basic Tab
The Basic Tab allows you to
Specify the orientation of the media
#
Specify the size of the original document
#
Select the output media size
#
Zoom (expand/reduce) documents
#
Specify the paper source
#
Specify the type of media
#
Specify the number of copies
#
Turn on/off job collation
#
Quality
tab.
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Layout Tab
The Layout Tab allows you to
Print several pages of a document on the same page (N-up printing)
#
Rotate the print image 180 degrees
#
Specify duplex printing
#
Print a guide
#
Specify booklet printing
#
Specify image shift settings
#
Overlay Tab
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Be sure to use overlays with print jobs with a media size and orientation that matches the overlay form.
In addition, if settings have been specified for “N-up” or “Booklet” in
the printer driver, the overlay form cannot be adjusted to match the
specified settings.
The Overlay Tab allows you to
Select the form to use
#
Add, edit or delete overlay files
#
Print the form on all pages or only the first page
#
Watermark Tab
The Watermark Tab allows you to
Specify whether to print in color or grayscale
#
Add, edit or delete watermarks
#
Print the watermark on the background
#
Lighten the density of the watermark
#
Print the watermark on only the first page
#
Quality Tab
The Quality Tab allows you to
Specify whether to print in color or grayscale
#
Control the darkness of an image (Brightness)
#
Adjust the contrast (Contrast)
#
Adjust the saturation of printed image (Saturation)
#
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Specify the color matching for printing documents
#
Specify the resolution for the printout
#
Version Tab
The Version Tab allows you to view information about the printer driver.
Using the Printer Driver
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Using the Status
Display
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Working with the Status Display
Introduction
The Status Display shows information about the current status of the printer
(and its supplies) and allows you to specify various settings such as the time
until the printer enters Energy Saver mode.
Opening the Status Display and Showing the Supplies Status
Use one of the following steps to open the Status Display:
Windows XP/Server 2003
#
grams
KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 2500W Status
Windows 2000/Me/98SE
#
KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 2500W Utilities
then
KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 2500W Status
KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 2500W Utilities
, then
—From the
—From the
Altering the Size of the Status Display Window
Start
menu, choose
Start
menu, choose
All Pro-
, and then
.
Programs
, and then
.
,
From the
#
the window.
From the
#
the window.
Display
Display
menu, choose
menu, choose
Status (Reduce)
Status (Expand)
to decrease the size of
to increase the size of
Using the Status Display
When the background of the printer graphic is green, the printer is in
#
standby mode or a job is printing normally.
When the background of the printer graphic is red or yellow, there is an
#
error and the job has been interrupted. The status of the printer and the
error message are shown in the dialog boxes on the left.
The function areas include:
Printer Status
#
tional status of the printer.
How to Recover
#
in order to correct problems and recover from error conditions.
Warning Status
#
such as low toner.
—Displays text messages that describe the current opera-
—Provides you with explanations of what you need to do
—Displays text messages that alert you of conditions
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Printer Status Figure—Shows a graphic representation of the printer
#
and indicates where the problem is.
Printing Status—Displays the status of the current print job.
#
Popup Setting—Allows you to choose which message(s) you want to
#
bring to the foreground when that particular condition occurs with the
printer.
Select Printer—Allows you to select the printer that is displayed in the
#
Status Display when multiple magicolor 2500Ws are connected to a single computer.
In addition, if the Startup check box is selected, the Status Display is automatically started up when the computer is started up.
Printer Information—Allows you to check various information such as
#
the number of prints.
Supplies Status—Displays the usage status (approximate percentage
#
remaining) of each toner cartridge.
Mode Setting—Allows you to specify the following:
#
$
Auto Continue: If the Auto Continue check box is selected, print-
ing can continue even if the media size set in the
printer driver is different from the size of the
media loaded in the tray.
$
Auto Toner Replace: Specifies whether or not printing stops when the
toner becomes empty. If the Auto Toner Replace
check box is selected, printing stops when the
toner becomes empty and the empty toner cartridge moves so that it can be replaced.
Restart the printer after changing the Auto Toner
Replace setting.
$
Energy Saver: Specifies the length of time until the printer
enters Energy Saver mode.
Power On Test—Performs an AIDC (Auto-Image Density Control) cali-
#
bration.
Print Status Sheet—Prints a list of status messages indicated by the
#
control panel indicators and a list of error messages.
Print Config Page—Prints the configuration page.
#
Recognizing Status Display Alerts
When the Status Display detects a printing problem, the icon on the Windows
task bar changes from green to yellow or red, depending on the severity of
the printer problem.
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Recovering from a Status Display Alert
When the Status Display notifies you of a printing problem, double-click its
icon on the Windows task bar to open the Status Display. The Status Display
identifies what type of error has occurred.
Closing the Status Display
To close the Status Display from the File menu, choose
!"
If you click the X button in the upper-right corner of the Status Display
window to close the window, the Status Display remains available at
the bottom right of the taskbar. Double-click the icon to open the Status Display window again.
!"
Wait at least 5 seconds before opening the Status Display again after
it has been closed.
Exit
.
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Using Media
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Media Specifications
What types and sizes of media can I load?
Media Media Size
Inch Millimeter
A4 8.2 x 11.7 210.0 x 297.0
A5 5.9 x 8.3 148.0 x 210.0
B5 (JIS) 7.2 x 10.1 182.0 x 257.0
B5 (ISO) 6.9 x 9.8 176.0 x 250.0
Executive 7.25 x 10.5 184.0 x 267.0
Folio 8.3 x 13.0 210.0 x 330.0
Foolscap 8.0 x 13.0 203.2 x 330.2
Kai 16 7.3 x 10.2 185.0 x 260.0
Kai 32 5.1 x 7.3 130.0 x 185.0
16 K 7.7 x 10.6 195.0 x 270.0
Legal 8.5 x 14.0 215.9 x 355.6
Government Legal 8.5 x 13.0 216.0 x 330.0
Letter 8.5 x 11.0 215.9 x 279.4
Letter Plus 8.5 x 12.69 215.9 x 322.3
Government Letter 8.0 x 10.5 203.2 x 266.7
Statement 5.5 x 8.5 140.0 x 216.0
UK Quarto 8.0 x 10.0 203.2 x 254.0
Custom Size, Minimum 3.54 x 7.78 90.0 x 198.0
Custom Size, Maximum 8.5 x 14.0 216.0 x 356.0
J-Postcard 3.9 x 5.8 100.0 x 148.0
Double Postcard 5.8 x7.9 148.0 x 200.0
Envelope C5 6.4 x 9.0 162.0 x 229.0
Envelope C6 4.5 x 6.4 114.0 x 162.0
Envelope Com10 4.125 x 9.5 104.8 x 241.3
Envelope DL 4.3 x 8.7 110.0 x 220.0
Envelope Monarch 3.875 x 7.5 98.4 x 190.5
Envelope Chou #3 4.7 x 9.2 120.0 x 235.0
Envelope Chou #4 3.5 x 8.1 90.0 x 205.0
Envelope You #4 4.1 x 9.3 105.0 x 235.0
Photo size 4x6 4.0 x 6.0 102.0 x 152.0
Photo size 10x15 4.0 x 6.0 102.0 x 152.0
Thick, Glossy —Only supported for letter, A4, or smaller media.
Custom Size, Minimum 3.54 x 5.83 90.0 x 148.0
Custom Size, Maximum 8.5 x 11.71 216.0 x 297.0
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For custom sizes, use the printer driver to specify the settings within
the ranges shown in the above table.
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Media Types
Before purchasing a large quantity of special media, do a trial printing
with the same media and check the print quality.
Keep media on a flat, level surface in its original wrapper until it is time to
load it. For a list of approved media, refer to printer.konicaminolta.com.
Plain Paper
Capacity Tray 1
Orientation
Driver
Media Type
Weight
Use plain paper that is
Suitable for plain paper laser printers, such as standard office paper.
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Face up
Plain paper
60 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb bond)
Up to 200 sheets, depending on the paper
weight
Note
Do not use the media types listed below. These could cause poor print
quality, media misfeeds, or damage to the printer.
DO NOT use plain paper that are
Coated with a processed surface (such as carbon paper, digitally gloss-
#
coated media, and colored paper that has been treated)
Carbon backed
#
Unapproved iron-on transfer media (such as heat-sensitive paper,
#
heat-pressure paper, and heat-press transfer paper)
Cold-water-transfer paper
#
Pressure sensitive
#
Designed specifically for inkjet printers (such as superfine paper, glossy
#
film, and postcards)
Already been printed on by another printer, copier, or fax machine
#
Dusty
#
Wet (or damp)
#
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Layered
#
Media Types
Keep media between 35% and 85% relative humidity. Toner does
not adhere well to moist or wet paper.
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Adhesive
#
Folded, creased, curled, embossed, warped, or wrinkled
#
Perforated, three-hole punched, or torn
#
Too slick, too coarse, or too textured
#
Different in texture (roughness) on the front and back
#
Too thin or too thick
#
Stuck together with static electricity
#
Composed of foil or gilt; too luminous
#
Heat sensitive or cannot withstand the fusing temperature (180°C
#
[356°F])
Irregularly shaped (not rectangular or not cut at right angles)
#
Attached with glue, tape, paper clips, staples, ribbons, hooks, or buttons
#
Acidic
#
Any other media that is not approved
#
Thick Stock
Paper thicker than 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond) is referred to as thick stock. Test all
thick stock to ensure acceptable performance and to ensure that the image
does not shift.
Capacity Tray 1
Orientation
Driver
Media Type
Weight
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43 lb bond is also referred to as 90 lb index stock.
DO NOT use thick stock that is
Mixed with any other media in the trays (as this will cause printer misfeed-
#
ing)
Up to 50 thick stock sheets, depending on
their thickness
Face up
Thick stock (91 to 163 g/m
91 to 163 g/m² (25 to 43 lb)
2
)
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Envelopes
Print on the front (address) side only. Some parts of the envelope consist of
three layers of paper—the front, back, and flap. Anything printed in these layered regions may be lost or faded.
Capacity Tray 1
Orientation
Driver
Media Type
Weight
Use envelopes that are
Common office envelopes approved for laser printing with diagonal joints,
#
sharp folds and edges, and ordinary gummed flaps
!"
Because the envelopes pass through heated rollers, the gummed
area on the flaps may seal. Using envelopes with emulsion-based
glue avoids this problem.
Approved for laser printing
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Dry
#
DO NOT use envelopes that have
Sticky flaps
#
Tape seals, metal clasps, paper clips, fasteners, or peel-off strips for seal-
#
ing
Transparent windows
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Too rough of a surface
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Material that will melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or emit dangerous fumes
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Been presealed
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Up to 10 envelopes, depending on their
thickness
Face up
Envelope
60 to 163 g/m² (16 to 43 lb bond)
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Labels
A sheet of labels consists of a face sheet (the printing surface), adhesive, and
a carrier sheet:
The face sheet must follow the plain paper specification.
#
The face sheet surface must cover the entire carrier sheet, and no adhe-
#
sive should come through on the surface.
You can print continuously with label sheets. However, this could affect the
media feed, depending on the media quality and printing environment. If
problems occur, stop the continuous printing and print one sheet at a time.
Format label data within your application. Try printing your data on a sheet of
plain paper first to check placement. Check your application documentation
for more information on printing labels.
Capacity Tray 1
Orientation
Driver
Media Type
Weight
Use label sheets that are
Approved for laser printers
#
DO NOT use label sheets that
Have labels that easily peel off
#
Have backing sheets that have peeled away or have exposed adhesive
#
!"
Labels may stick to the fuser, causing them to peel off and media
misfeeds to occur.
Are precut or perforated
#
Up to 50 label sheets, depending on their
thickness
Face up
Labels
60 to 163 g/m² (16 to 90 lb)
Do not use
OK to use
Shiny backed paper
Full-page labels
(uncut)
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Letterhead
Format letterhead data within your application. Try printing your data on a
sheet of plain paper first to check placement.
Capacity Tray 1
Orientation
Driver
Media Type
Weight
Face up
Letterhead
60 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb bond)
Up to 50 sheets, depending on their size and
thickness
Postcards
Format postcard data within your application. Try printing your data on a
sheet of plain paper first to check placement.
Capacity Tray 1
Orientation
Driver
Media Type
Weight
Use postcards that are
Approved for laser printers
#
DO NOT use postcards that are
Coated
#
Designed for inkjet printers
#
Precut or perforated
#
Preprinted or multicolored (may result in media mis-
#
feeds)
Up to 50 postcards, depending on their
thickness
Face up
Postcard
60 to 163 g/m² (16 to 90 lb)
!"
Media Types
If the postcard is warped, press on the warped
area before putting it in Tray 1.
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Folded or wrinkled
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Transparencies
!"
Do not fan transparencies before loading them. Resulting static electricity may cause printing errors.
!"
If you touch the face of the transparencies with your bare hands, print
quality may be affected.
!"
Keep the printer path clean. Transparencies are especially sensitive to
a dirty media path. If there are shadows on either the top or the bottom
of the sheets, see chapter 6, “Maintaining the Printer” .
!"
Remove transparencies as soon as possible from the output tray to
avoid static buildup.
You can print continuously with transparencies. However, this could affect the
media feed, depending on the media quality, static buildup, and printing environment.
Format the information to be printed on the transparencies within your application. Try printing your data on a sheet of plain paper first to check placement.
!"
If you have problems feeding 50 sheets, try loading only 1–10 sheets
at a time. Loading a large number of transparencies at one time may
cause static buildup, thus causing feeding problems.
Capacity Tray 1
Orientation
Driver
Media Type
Up to 50 transparencies, depending on their
thickness
Face up
Transparency
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Use transparencies that are
Approved for laser printing
#
DO NOT use transparencies that
Have static electricity that will cause them to stick together
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Are specified for inkjet printers
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Glossy
Test all glossy to ensure acceptable performance and to ensure that the
image does not shift.
Capacity Tray 1 Up to 50 glossy sheets, depending on their
thickness
Orientation Face up
Driver
Media Type
Weight 60 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb)
DO NOT use glossy that is
Mixed with any other media in the trays (as this will cause printer misfeed-
#
ing)
Specified for inkjet printers
#
Glossy
What Is the Guaranteed Imageable (Printable) Area?
The printable area on all media sizes is
up to 4 mm (0.157") from the edges of
the media.
Each media size has a specific imageable area, the maximum area on which
the printer can print clearly and without
distortion.
This area is subject to both hardware
limits (the physical media size and the
margins required by the printer) and
software constraints (the amount of
memory available for the full-page frame buffer). The guaranteed imageable
(printable) area for all media sizes is the page size minus 4 mm (0.157") from
all edges of the media.
a
a
Printable
Area
a
a = 4 mm (0.157")
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a
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!"
When printing in color on legal-size media, the bottom margin is
17.0 mm (0.669").
!"
When printing on glossy, the top margin is 10 mm (0.394").
Imageable Area—Envelopes
Envelopes have a nonguaranteed imageable area that varies with envelope
type.
!"
The envelope
print orientation is determined
by your application.
Nonimageable area 4 mm (0.157")
Nonguaranteed area
Guaranteed
area
Page Margins
Margins are set through your application. Some applications allow you to set
custom page sizes and margins while others have only standard page sizes
and margins from which to choose. If you choose a standard format, you may
lose part of your image (due to imageable area constraints). If you can custom-size your page in your application, use those sizes given for the imageable area for optimum results.
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Loading Media
How do I load media?
Take off the top and bottom sheets of a
ream of paper. Holding a stack of approximately 200 sheets at a time, fan the
stack to prevent static buildup before
inserting it in a tray.
!"
Do not fan transparencies.
Note
Although this printer was designed for printing on a wide range of
media types, it is not intended to print exclusively on a single media
type except plain paper. Continuous printing on media other than plain
paper (such as envelopes, labels, thick stock, or transparencies) may
adversely affect print quality or reduce engine life.
When refilling media, first remove any media remaining in the tray. Stack it
with the new media, even the edges, then reload it.
Do not mix media of different types and sizes, as this will cause media misfeeds.
Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray)
For details on the types and sizes of media that can be printed from Tray 1,
refer to “Media Specifications” on page 24.
Loading Plain Paper
1
Open Tray 1.
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2
Slide the media guides to provide more space between them.
3
Load the paper face up in the
tray.
!"
Do not load paper above
M
the
mark. Up to 200
sheets (80 g/m
plain paper can be
loaded into the tray at
one time.
2
[22 lb]) of
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4
Slide the media guides against
the edges of the paper.
Other Media
When loading media other than plain paper, set the media mode (for example, Envelope, Label, Thick Stock, or Transparency) in the driver for optimum
print quality.
Loading Envelopes
1
Open Tray 1.
2
Remove any media in the tray.
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3
Slide the media guides to provide more space between them.
4
Load the envelopes flap side
down in the tray.
!"
Before loading envelopes, press them down
to make sure that all air is
removed, and make sure
that the folds of the flaps
are firmly pressed, otherwise the envelopes may
become wrinkled or a
media misfeed may
occur.
!"
Up to 10 envelopes can be loaded into the tray at one time.
!"
For envelopes with the
flap along the long edge,
load the envelopes with
the flap toward the left of
the printer.
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5
Slide the media guides against
the edges of the envelopes.
6
Pull the lever, and then open the
top cover.
!"
If there is paper in the
output tray, remove it,
and then fold up the output tray before opening
the top cover.
!"
Do not touch the transfer
belt.
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7
Raise the fuser separator levers
on the fuser unit.
Note
Since a media misfeed or
decreased print quality may
occur, be sure to return the levers
on the fuser unit to the setting for
plain paper before printing on
media other than envelopes.
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8
Carefully close the top cover.
!"
Before printing on media
other than envelopes, be
sure to move the fuser
separator levers on the
fuser unit to its original
position.
Loading Label Sheets/Postcards/Thick Stock/ Transparencies
1
Open Tray 1.
2
Remove any media in the tray.
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3
Slide the media guides to provide more space between them.
4
Load the media face up in the
tray.
!"
Up to 50 sheets can be
loaded into the tray at
one time.
5
Slide the media guides against
the edges of the media.
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Manual Duplexing
Select paper with high opacity for duplex (double-sided) printing. For best
results, print a small quantity to make sure the opacity is acceptable.
Only plain paper can be used for manual duplexing. Other types of paper
cannot be used.
How do I manually duplex?
1
In the printer driver (
Sided
.
!"
To print a guide for manual duplex printing on the first page, select
Print Guide Paper
the
!"
Select the necessary settings for
Shift
.
2
From the Print dialog box of your application, select the necessary settings and print all pages.
3
After printing one side, remove the remaining paper from Tray 1
4
Remove the single-sided printouts from the output tray, and
then insert them into Tray 1,
printed side down.
!"
Align the edges of the
paper removed from the
output tray, and then be
sure that the paper is flat
when it is loaded into the
tray. Media misfeeds may
occur if the edges of the
paper are not aligned or
the paper is not flat.
!"
If the leading edge of the paper is curled, flatten it before loading.
5
Click Proceed on the screen of your PC or press the Cancel key (less
than 5 seconds).
Printing of the back of the paper begins.
Layout
Double Sided
tab/
check box and begin printing.
), select
Binding Position
Manual Double
and
Image
.
!"
If a misfeed occurs during duplex printing, printing cannot continue
from the point where it was stopped after the misfeed is cleared.
Repeat the procedure starting with step 2.
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Output Tray
All printed media is output to the face-down output tray on top of the printer.
This tray has a capacity of approximately 200 sheets (A4/Letter) of 80 g/m
(22 lb) paper.
!"
If the media is stacked too high in the output tray, your printer may
experience media misfeeds, excessive media curl, or static buildup.
!"
Remove transparencies as soon as possible from the output tray to
avoid static buildup.
Media Storage
How do I store media?
Keep media on a flat, level surface in its original wrapper until it is time to
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load it.
Media that has been stored for a long time out of its packaging may dry up
too much and cause misfeeding.
If media has been removed from its wrapper, place it in its original pack-
#
aging and store in a cool, dark place on a level surface.
Avoid moisture, excessive humidity, direct sunlight, excessive heat (above
#
35°C [95°F]), and dust.
Avoid media leaning against other objects or placing it in an upright posi-
#
tion.
Before using stored media, do a trial printing and check print quality.
2
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Replacing
Consumables
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Replacing Consumables
Note
Failure to follow instructions as outlined in this manual could result in
voiding your warranty.
Refilled Toner Cartridges
Note
Do not use refilled toner cartridges. Any damage to the printer or quality
problems caused by a refilled toner cartridge will void your warranty. No
technical support is provided to recover from these problems.
About Toner Cartridges
Your printer uses four toner cartridges: black, yellow, magenta, and cyan.
Handle the toner cartridges carefully to avoid spilling toner inside the printer
or on yourself.
!"
Install only new toner cartridges in your printer. If a used toner cartridge is installed, the indicator message will not clear and the supplies
status in the Status Display will not be updated.
!"
The toner is nontoxic. If you get toner on your skin, wash it off with
cool water and a mild soap. If you get toner on your clothes, lightly
dust them off as best as you can. If some toner remains on your
clothes, use cool, not hot water, to rinse the toner off.
CAUTION
If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately with cool water
and consult a doctor.
!"
Contact the following URL for recycling information.
US:http://printer.konicaminolta.net/products/recycle/index.asp
Europe:http://www.minolta-qms.nl/nlen/frames/cleanplanet.htm
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When replacing a toner cartridge, refer to the following table. For optimum
print quality and performance, use only approved KONICA MINOLTA toner
cartridges for your specific printer type, as listed in the table below. If you
open the top cover, you can find your printer type and the toner cartridge part
numbers on the consumables reorder label inside your printer.
Printer
Typ e
Number
AM A00V-011
EU
AP A00V-041
GC A00V-081
A00V-021
A00V-031
Printer Part
Toner Cartridge Type Toner Cartridge
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Yellow (Y) A00W121
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Magenta (M) A00W221
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Cyan (C) A00W321
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Black (K) A00W829
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Black (K) A00W422
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Yellow (Y) A00W122
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Magenta (M) A00W222
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Cyan (C) A00W322
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Yellow (Y) A00W131
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Magenta (M) A00W231
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Cyan (C) A00W331
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Black (K) A00W432
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Yellow (Y) A00W132
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Magenta (M) A00W232
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Cyan (C) A00W332
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Yellow (Y) A00W141
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Magenta (M) A00W241
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Cyan (C) A00W341
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Black (K) A00W442
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Yellow (Y) A00W142
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Magenta (M) A00W242
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Cyan (C) A00W342
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Yellow (Y) A00W151
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Magenta (M) A00W251
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Cyan (C) A00W351
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Black (K) A00W452
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Yellow (Y) A00W152
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Magenta (M) A00W252
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Cyan (C) A00W352
Part Number
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Printer
Typ e
Number
TW A00V-071
Printer Part
Toner Cartridge Type Toner Cartridge
Part Number
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Yellow (Y) A00W121
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Magenta (M) A00W221
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Cyan (C) A00W321
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Black (K) A00W829
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Black (K) A00W422
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Yellow (Y) A00W122
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Magenta (M) A00W222
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Cyan (C) A00W322
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Keep toner cartridges:
In their packaging until you’re ready to install them.
#
In a cool, dry location away from sunlight (due to heat).
#
The maximum storage temperature is 35° C (95° F) and the maximum
storage humidity is 85% (noncondensing). If the toner cartridge is moved
from a cold place to a warm, humid place, condensation may occur,
degrading print quality. Allow the toner to adapt to the environment for
about one hour before use.
Level during handling and storage.
#
Do not hold, stand or store
cartridges on their ends or turn
them upside down; the toner
inside the cartridges may
become caked or unequally
distributed.
Away from salty air and corrosive gases such as aerosols.
#
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Replacing a Toner Cartridge
Note
Be careful not to spill toner while replacing a toner cartridge. If toner
spills, immediately wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth.
When the toner is empty, the toner indicator lights up. Follow the procedure
described below to replace the toner cartridge.
1
Check the control panel to see which color of toner is empty.
As an example, the procedure for replacing the cyan toner cartridge is
described below.
!"
If the Auto Toner Replace check box of Mode Setting in the Status
Display was selected, printing stops when the toner is empty, and
the empty toner cartridge moves so that it can be replaced. Skip to
step 3.
2
Press the Rotate Toner key.
The lit indicator for the cyan toner goes off, and then the toner cartridge
carousel rotates. When the cyan toner cartridge is positioned so that it
can be replaced, the indicator for the cyan toner lights up again.
!"
Press the Rotate Toner key once to move the cyan toner cartridge
so that it can be replaced. With each additional press of the Rotate
Toner key, the black, yellow, then magenta toner cartridge moves
so that they can be replaced. The indicator for the toner cartridge
that was moved so that it can be replaced lights up.
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3
Pull the lever, and then open the
top cover.
!"
If there is paper in the
output tray, remove it,
and then fold up the output tray before opening
the top cover.
!"
Do not touch the transfer
belt.
4
Check that the toner cartridge to
be replaced has been moved to
the front, and then open the front
cover.
!"
You can identify the toner
cartridge by the color of
the handle and by the letter molded into the handle: C (cyan), M
(magenta), Y (yellow)
and K (black).
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5
Pull the handle on the toner cartridge toward you, and then pull
the toner cartridge up to remove
it.
!"
Do not manually rotate
the toner cartridge carousel. In addition, do not
rotate the carousel with
force, otherwise it may be
damaged.
Note
Dispose of the empty toner cartridge according to your local
regulations. Do not burn the toner cartridge.
6
Prepare a new toner cartridge.
7
Shake the cartridge a few times
to distribute the toner.
!"
Make sure that the toner
roller cover is securely
attached before shaking
the toner cartridge.
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8
Remove the cover from the
toner roller.
!"
Do not touch or scratch
the toner roller.
9
Align the shaft on each end of
the toner cartridge with its holders, and then insert the cartridge.
!"
Before inserting the toner
cartridge, make sure that
the color of the toner cartridge to be installed is
the same as the label on
the toner cartridge carousel.
10
Press down on the toner cartridge until it snaps into place.
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11
Close the front cover.
12
Carefully close the top cover.
!"
When the top cover is
closed, the black toner
cartridge automatically
moves so that it can be
replaced. With each
press of the Rotate Toner
key, the yellow, then
magenta toner cartridge
moves so that it can be
replaced.
!"
If the Auto Toner Replace
check box has been
selected in Mode Setting
of the Status Display,
closing the top cover
after replacing the toner
cartridge automatically moves the next empty toner cartridge so
that it can be replaced.
If there are no more empty toner cartridges, the printer warms up,
then is automatically reset to be ready to print.
13
Press the Cancel key to reset the printer and clear the indicator message.
!"
If no operation is performed for 30 seconds after the top cover is
closed, the printer automatically resets.
!"
The printer must complete a calibration cycle (less than 2 minutes)
after a toner cartridge has been replaced. If you open a cover
before the printer is reset, the calibration stops, then starts over
again after the cover is closed.
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Replacing the Drum Cartridge
1
Pull the lever, and then open the
top cover.
!"
If there is paper in the
output tray, remove it,
and then fold up the output tray before opening
the top cover.
!"
Do not touch the transfer
belt.
2
Carefully pull out the drum cartridge.
Note
Dispose of the used drum cartridge according to your local
regulations. Do not burn the drum cartridge.
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3
Prepare the new drum cartridge.
!"
Do not touch the PC
drum on the drum cartridge.
4
Install the new drum cartridge.
5
Carefully close the top cover.
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!"
The printer must complete a calibration cycle (less than 2 minutes)
after the drum cartridge has been replaced. If you open a cover
before the printer is reset, the calibration stops, then starts over
again after the cover is closed.
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Maintaining the
Printer
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Maintaining the Printer
CAUTION
Read all caution and warning labels carefully, making sure to follow any
instructions contained in them. These labels are located on the inside of
the printer’s covers and the interior of the printer body.
Handle the printer with care to preserve its life. Abuse may cause damage
and void your warranty. If dust and paper scraps remain on the inside or outside of the printer, printer performance and print quality will suffer, so the
printer should be cleaned periodically. Keep the following guidelines in mind.
WARNING!
Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect all interface
cables before cleaning. Do not spill water or detergent into the printer;
otherwise the printer will be damaged and an electric shock may occur.
CAUTION
The fuser unit is hot. When the right side cover is opened, the
fuser unit temperature drops gradually (one hour wait time).
Be careful when cleaning the inside of the printer or removing media mis-
#
feeds, as the fuser unit and other internal parts may be very hot.
Do not place anything on top of the printer.
#
Use a soft cloth to clean the printer.
#
Never spray cleaning solution directly on the printer’s surface; the spray
#
could penetrate through the air vents of the printer and damage the internal circuits.
Avoid using abrasive or corrosive solutions or solutions that contain sol-
#
vents (such as alcohol and benzene) to clean the printer.
Always test any cleaning solution (such as mild detergent) on a small
#
inconspicuous area of your printer to check the solution’s performance.
Never use sharp or rough implements, such as wire or plastic cleaning
#
pads.
Always close the printer’s covers gently. Never subject the printer to vibra-
#
tion.
Do not cover the printer immediately after using it. Turn it off and wait until
#
it cools down.
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Do not leave the printer’s covers open for any length of time, especially in
#
well-lit places; light may damage the drum cartridge.
Do not open the printer during printing.
#
Do not tap media stacks on the printer.
#
Do not lubricate or disassemble the printer.
#
Do not tilt the printer.
#
Do not touch the electrical contacts, gears, or laser devices. Doing so
#
may damage the printer and cause the print quality to deteriorate.
Keep media in the output tray at a minimum level. If the media is stocked
#
too high, your printer may experience media misfeeds and excessive
media curl.
Keep the printer level to avoid
#
toner spillage.
When lifting the printer, grasp
#
the areas shown in the figure.
If you get toner on your skin,
#
wash it off with cool water and a mild soap.
CAUTION
If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately with cool water
and consult a doctor.
Make sure any parts removed during cleaning are replaced before you
#
plug in the printer.
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Cleaning the Printer
Ready
Error
Cancel
Rotate
oner
CAUTION
Be sure to turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before
cleaning.
Exterior
Control Panel Ventilation Grille
Ready
Error
Rotate
Toner
Y
M
C
Printer Exterior
Cancel
K
Filter
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Interior
Cleaning the Media Feed Roller and Laser Lens
1
Pull the lever, and then open the
top cover.
!"
If there is paper in the
output tray, remove it,
and then fold up the output tray before opening
the top cover.
!"
Do not touch the transfer
belt.
2
Slowly pull out the drum cartridge.
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Note
Position the removed drum cartridge as
shown in the illustration at the right.
Be sure to keep the drum cartridge
horizontal and place it where it will not
become dirty.
Do not leave the drum cartridge
removed for more than 15 minutes, and
do not place the removed drum cartridge
in a location where it would be exposed
to direct light (such as sunlight).
3
Clean the media feed rollers by
wiping them with a soft, dry
cloth.
BOTTOM
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4
Clean the laser lens by wiping it
with a soft, dry cloth.
5
Reinstall the drum cartridge.
BOTTOM
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6
Carefully close the top cover.
Storing the Printer
Note
If this printer is not to be used
for an extended period of
time, store the printer with the
fuser separator levers raised
(set to the envelope position)
.
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Note
Since a media misfeed or
decreased print quality may
occur, be sure to return the
levers on the fuser unit to the
setting for plain paper before
printing on media other than
envelopes.
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Troubleshooting
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Introduction
This chapter provides information to aid you in resolving printer problems you
may encounter, or at least guide you to the proper sources for help.
Preventing media misfeeds Page 69
Understanding the media path Page 70
Indicator Messages Page 70
Clearing media misfeeds Page 73
Solving problems with media misfeeds Page 79
Solving other problems Page 81
Solving problems with printing quality Page 84
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Preventing Media Misfeeds
Make sure that...
Media matches the printer specifications.
Media is flat, especially on the leading edge.
The printer is on a hard, flat, level surface.
You store media in a dry location away from moisture and humidity.
You remove transparencies from the output tray immediately after printing to
avoid static buildup.
You always adjust the media guides in Tray 1
guide that is not properly adjusted can cause poor print quality, media misfeeds, and printer damage).
You load the media printing-side up in the tray
arrow on the end of the wrapper to indicate the printing side).
Avoid...
Media that is folded, wrinkled, or excessively curled.
Double feeding
together).
Fanning transparencies since this causes static.
Loading more than one type/size/weight of media in a tray at the same time.
Overfilling the trays.
Allowing the output tray to overfill
misfeeding may occur if you allow media to accumulate more than 200
sheets at one time).
Allowing the output tray to fill with more than a few transparencies.
(remove the media and fan the sheets—they may be sticking
(the output tray has a 200-sheet capacity—
inserting the media
after
(many manufacturers place an
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Understanding the Media Path
Understanding the printer’s media path will help you locate media misfeeds.
1 Output tray
2 Transfer belt unit
3 Toner cartridge carousel
4 Drum cartridge
5 Tray 1
6 Fuser unit
1
2
3
4
5
Indicator Messages
The control panel indicators (Ready, Error) provide information about your
printer and help you locate each problem.
Error Messages
These messages indicate errors which you must correct before a print job
can continue or the printer status return to “Ready”.
6
Ready
indicator
(green)
Blinking Blinking Communication Error Check the printer
Error
indicator
(orange)
Condition Action
cable.
Print Over-run Turn off the printer.
After a few seconds,
turn on the printer.
Change to a lower
resolution.
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Ready
indicator
(green)
Rapid blinking alternately
Off Blinking Media empty Load media into Tray
Off On Front cover or top cover
Error
indicator
(orange)
Condition Action
The tray ran out of paper
while printing.
No media in the tray
specified in the printer
driver.
Media size error
If the “Auto Continue”
has been activated in the
Status Display, the sheet
already fed in, is automatically ejected after a
predetermined time.
Waiting to print the back
of the paper during manual duplex printing
Media jam Clear the jam, close
The drum cartridge or
toner cartridge is not
installed.
is open.
Load media into
Tray 1.
Load the appropriate
type of media into
Tray 1.
Load the appropriate
size media into Tray 1.
Insert the paper so
that the back can be
printed, and then
press the Cancel key
(less than 5 seconds).
For details, refer to
“Manual Duplexing”
on page 41.
1.
the covers, and then
continue with the print
job.
Install the drum cartridge and all toner
cartridges.
Close the front cover
and top cover.
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Service Message
This message indicates a more serious fault that can only be corrected by a
customer service engineer.
Ready
indicator
(green)
Off Rapid blink-
Error
indicator
(orange)
ing
Condition Action
Fatal error Turn the printer
off, then on again.
If the problem
persists, contact
your vendor or
authorized service provider.
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Clearing Media Misfeeds
To avoid damage, always remove misfed media gently, without tearing it. Any
pieces of media left in the printer, whether large or small, can obstruct the
media path and cause further misfeeds. Do not reload media that has misfed.
Note
The image is not fixed on the media before the fusing process. If you
touch the printed surface, the toner may stick to your hands, so be
careful not to touch the print face when removing the misfed media.
Make sure not to spill any toner inside the printer.
CAUTION
Unfused toner can dirty your hands, clothes, or anything else it gets on.
If you accidentally get toner on your clothes, lightly dust them off as
best as you can. If some toner remains on your clothes, use cool, not
hot water, to rinse the toner off. If toner gets on your skin, wash it off
with cool water and a mild soap.
CAUTION
If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately with cool water
and consult a doctor.
If, after clearing the media misfeed, the misfeed message in the control panel
window persists, open and close the printer’s covers. This should clear the
misfeed message.
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Clearing Procedures
1
Pull the lever, and then open the
top cover.
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If there is paper in the
output tray, remove it,
and then fold up the output tray before opening
the top cover.
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Do not touch the transfer
belt.
2
Slowly pull out the drum cartridge.
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Note
Position the removed drum cartridge as
shown in the illustration at the right.
Be sure to keep the drum cartridge
horizontal and place it where it will not
become dirty.
Do not leave the drum cartridge
removed for more than 15 minutes, and
do not place the removed drum cartridge
in a location where it would be exposed
to direct light (such as sunlight).
3
Push the fuser separator levers
back as far as possible.
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4
Remove any misfed media.
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5
Return the fuser separator
levers to their original positions.
6
Reinstall the drum cartridge.
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7
Carefully close the top cover.
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Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds
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Frequent misfeeds in any area indicate that area should be checked,
repaired, or cleaned. Repeated misfeeds may also happen if you’re
using unsupported print media.
Symptom Cause Solution
Several
sheets go
through the
printer
together.
Media misfeed message stays
on.
Media is
misfeeding.
The front edges of
the media are not
even.
The media is moist
from humidity.
Too much static electricity is present.
Top cover needs to
be opened and
closed again to reset
the printer.
Some media remains
misfed in the printer.
The media is not correctly positioned in
the tray.
The number of sheets
in the tray exceeds
the maximum
allowed.
The media guides are
not correctly adjusted
to the media size.
Warped or wrinkled
media is loaded in the
tray.
The media is moist
from humidity.
The recommended
transparency or label
sheet is facing the
wrong way in Tray 1.
Remove the media and even up the
front edges, then reload it.
Remove the moist media and replace it
with new, dry media.
Do not fan transparencies.
Open and close the top cover of the
printer again.
Recheck the media path and make
sure that you have removed all of the
misfed media.
Remove the misfed media and reposition the media properly in the tray.
Remove the excess media and reload
the correct number of sheets in the
tray.
Adjust the media guides in the Tray 1
to match the size of the media.
Remove the media, smooth it out, and
reload it. If it still misfeeds, do not use
that media.
Remove the moist media and replace it
with new, dry media.
Load the transparencies or label
sheets according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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Symptom Cause Solution
Media is
misfeeding.
Envelopes are facing
the wrong way in Tray
1.
Transparencies have
collected static electricity in the tray.
Unsupported media
(wrong size, thickness, type, etc.) is
being used.
The media feed roller
is dirty.
Load the envelopes in Tray 1 so the
flaps are facing down.
If the flaps are on the long edge, load
the envelopes with the flap toward the
left of the printer.
Remove the transparencies and load
them in Tray 1 one sheet at a time. Do
not fan transparencies before loading
them.
Use KONICA MINOLTA-approved
media.
See “Media Specifications” on page 24
for supported size.
Clean the media feed roller.
For more details, refer to “Interior” on
page 61.
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Solving Other Problems
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Symptom Cause Solution
Printer
power is not
on.
Printing
takes too
much time.
Blank pages
come out
during printing.
The power cord is not
correctly plugged into
the outlet.
Something is wrong
with the outlet connected to the printer.
The power switch is
not correctly turned
on (I position).
The printer is connected to an outlet
with a voltage or frequency that does not
match the printer
specifications.
The printer is set to a
slow printing mode
(for example, thick
stock or transparency).
The printer is set to
power saving mode.
The job is very complex.
A toner cartridge for a
different region or an
unapproved toner
cartridge is installed.
One or more of the
toner cartridges are
defective or empty.
The wrong media is
being used.
Turn off the printer, confirm that the
power cord is correctly plugged into the
outlet, and then turn on the printer.
Plug another electrical appliance into
the outlet and see whether it operates
properly.
Turn the power switch off (O position),
then turn it back to the on (I position).
Use a power source with the specifications listed in appendix A, “Technical
Specifications.”
It takes more time to print with special
media. When using regular paper,
make sure that the media type is set
properly in the driver.
It takes time for printing to start in
power saving mode.
Wait. No action needed.
Install a KONICA MINOLTA toner
cartridge approved for your specific
printer.
Check the toner cartridges. The image
will not be printed if the cartridges are
empty.
Check that the media type set in the
driver matches the media loaded in the
printer.
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Symptom Cause Solution
Not all pages
print.
Printer
resets or
turns off frequently.
With N-up on
multiple copies, the output is
incorrect.
You hear
unusual
noises.
The printer has the
wrong kind of cable,
or the printer is not
configured for the
correct cable and
port.
The Cancel key was
pressed.
The tray is empty. Check that the trays are loaded with
A document is printed
with an overlay file
which has been created by a non-magicolor 2500W driver.
The power cord is not
correctly plugged into
the outlet.
A system error
occurred.
Both the driver and
the application have
been set for collation.
The printer is not
level.
There is a foreign
object stuck inside
the printer.
Check your cable.
Make sure no one pressed the Cancel
key while your job was printing.
media, in place, and secure.
Print the overlay file using a magicolor
2500W driver from the magicolor
2500W Utilities and Documentation
CD-ROM.
Turn off the printer, confirm that the
power cord is correctly plugged into the
outlet, and then turn on the printer.
Contact Technical Support with the
error information.
For N-up on multiple copies, choose
Collate only in the driver’s Basic Tab.
Do not set collation in the application.
Put the printer on a flat, hard, level surface not to exceed ±1° slant in any
direction.
Turn off the printer and remove the
object. If you cannot remove it, contact
Technical Support.
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Symptom Cause Solution
Media is
wrinkled.
The media is moist
from humidity or having water spilled on it.
The media feed roller
or fuser unit is defective.
Unsupported media
(wrong size, thickness, type, etc.) is
being used.
Envelopes are being
printed with the fuser
separator levers in
the plain paper position.
Remove the moist media and replace it
with new, dry media.
Check them for damage. If necessary,
contact Technical Support with the
error information.
Use KONICA MINOLTA-approved
media. See “Media Specifications” on
page 24 for supported sizes and types.
For a complete list of approved media,
go to www.printer.konicaminolta.com.
Before printing envelopes, place the
fuser separator levers in the envelope
position.
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Solving Problems with Printing Quality
Symptom Cause Solution
Nothing is
printed, or
there are
blank spots
on the
printed page.
One or more of the
toner cartridges are
defective.
The printer driver is
not set correctly.
The drum cartridge is
defective.
The media is moist
from humidity.
The media set in the
printer driver mismatches the media
loaded in the printer.
The power source
does not match the
printer specifications.
Several sheets are
being fed at the same
time.
Media is not set properly in the tray.
The printer is not
level.
Remove the toner cartridge and check
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.
Select the proper setting in the printer
driver to switch from transparencies to
plain paper.
Remove the drum cartridge and check
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.
Adjust the humidity for media storage.
Remove the moist media and replace it
with new, dry media.
Load the correct media in the printer.
Use a power source with the proper
specifications.
Remove the media from the tray and
check for static electricity. Fan plain
paper or other media (but not transparencies), and replace it in the tray.
Remove the media, tap it to straighten
it out, return it to the tray, and realign
the media guides.
Put the printer on a flat, hard, level surface not to exceed ±1° slant in any
direction.
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Symptom Cause Solution
Entire sheet
is printed in
black or
color.
One or more of the
toner cartridges are
defective.
The drum cartridge is
defective.
Remove the toner cartridge and check
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.
Remove the drum cartridge and check
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.
Image is too
light; there is
low image
density.
Image is too
dark.
Laser lens is dirty. Clean the laser lens.
The media is moist
from humidity.
There is not much
toner left in the cartridge.
One or more of the
toner cartridges are
defective.
Media type is set
incorrectly.
One or more of the
toner cartridges are
defective.
The drum cartridge is
defective.
Remove the moist media and replace
with new, dry media.
Replace the toner cartridge.
Remove the toner cartridge and check
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.
When printing envelopes, labels, postcards, thick stock, or transparencies,
specify the appropriate media type in
the printer driver.
Remove the toner cartridge and check
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.
Remove the drum cartridge and check
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.
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Symptom Cause Solution
Image is
blurred;
background
is lightly
stained;
there is
insufficient
gloss of the
printed
image.
One or more of the
toner cartridges are
defective.
The drum cartridge is
defective.
Remove the toner cartridge and check
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.
Remove the drum cartridge and check
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.
The print or
color density
is uneven.
Irregular
print or mottled image
appears.
One or more of the
toner cartridges are
defective or low.
The drum cartridge is
defective.
The printer is not
level.
The media is moist
from humidity.
Unsupported media
(wrong size, thickness, type, etc.) is
being used.
One or more of the
toner cartridges are
defective.
The drum cartridge is
defective.
The fuser separator
levers are adjusted
for envelope printing.
Install new toner cartridges.
Remove the drum cartridge and check
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.
Put the printer on a flat, hard, level surface not to exceed ±1° slant in any
direction.
Adjust the humidity in the media storage area.
Remove the moist media and replace it
with new, dry media.
Use KONICA MINOLTA-approved
media. See “Media Specifications” on
page 24 for supported sizes.
Remove the toner cartridge and check
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.
Remove the drum cartridge and check
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.
Return the fuser separator levers to
the plain paper setting.
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Symptom Cause Solution
There is
insufficient
fusing or the
image
comes off
when
rubbed.
There are
toner
smudges or
residual
images.
The media is moist
from humidity.
Unsupported media
(wrong size, thickness, type, etc.) is
being used.
Media type is set
incorrectly.
The fuser separator
levers are adjusted
for envelope printing.
One or more of the
toner cartridges are
defective or installed
incorrectly.
The fuser separator
levers are adjusted
for envelope printing.
Remove the moist media and replace it
with new, dry media.
Use KONICA MINOLTA-approved
media. See “Media Specifications” on
page 24 for supported sizes.
When printing envelopes, labels, postcards, thick stock, or transparencies,
specify the appropriate media type in
the printer driver.
Return the fuser separator levers to
the plain paper setting.
Remove the toner cartridge and check
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.
Return the fuser separator levers to
the plain paper setting.
There are
toner
smudges on
the back side
of the page
(whether or
not it has
been
duplexed).
The media transfer
roller is dirty.
The media path is
dirty with toner.
One or more of the
toner cartridges are
defective.
The drum cartridge is
defective.
Clean the media transfer roller.
If you think the transfer roller should be
replaced, contact Technical Support
with the error information.
Print several blank sheets and the
excess toner should disappear.
Remove the toner cartridge and check
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.
Remove the drum cartridge and check
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.
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Symptom Cause Solution
Abnormal
areas (white,
black, or
color) appear
in a regular
pattern.
The laser lens is dirty. Clean the laser lens.
The toner cartridge is
defective.
The drum cartridge is
defective.
Remove the toner cartridge with the
color causing the abnormal image.
Replace it with a new toner cartridge.
Remove the drum cartridge and check
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.
Image
defects.
Lateral lines
or bands
appear on
image.
Colors look
drastically
wrong.
The laser lens is dirty. Clean the laser lens.
The toner cartridge is
leaking.
The toner cartridge is
defective.
The drum cartridge is
defective.
The printer is not
level.
The media path is
dirty with toner.
One or more of the
toner cartridges are
defective.
The drum cartridge is
defective.
One or more of the
toner cartridges are
defective.
One or more of the
toner cartridges are
low or empty.
Remove the toner cartridge and check
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.
Remove the toner cartridge with the
color causing the abnormal image.
Replace it with a new toner cartridge.
Remove the drum cartridge and check
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.
Put the printer on a flat, hard, level surface not to exceed ±1° slant in any
direction.
Print several sheets and the excess
toner should disappear.
Remove the toner cartridge and check
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.
Remove the drum cartridge and check
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.
Remove the toner cartridges and verify
that the toner is distributed evenly on
each cartridge roller, and reinstall the
toner cartridges.
Check the control panel. If necessary,
replace the specified toner cartridge.
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Symptom Cause Solution
Colors are
not registering properly;
colors are
mixed or
have pageto-page variation.
Line art does
not print in
color.
The color
has a poor
reproduction
or has poor
color density.
The drum cartridge is
not correctly seated.
One or more of the
toner cartridges are
defective.
The media is moist
from humidity.
The line art setting for
2400 x 600 dpi
requires Color Matching to be turned off.
The drum cartridge is
defective.
Remove the drum cartridge and reinstall it.
Remove the toner cartridge and check
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.
Remove the moist media and replace it
with new, dry media.
In the driver, go to Properties/Quality
and choose Off in the Color Matching.
If you want color, lower the resolution
to 1200 x 600 or 600 x 600 dpi.
Remove the drum cartridge and check
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.
If the problem is not resolved, even after all of the above have been performed, contact Technical Support with the error information.
For contact information, refer to the Need Assistance Sheet.
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Installing
Accessories
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Dust Cover
The dust cover is a standard printer feature in the Americas and Taiwan, but
an optional accessory in other areas.
Contact your vendor or go to printer.konicaminolta.com for purchase information.
When the dust cover is attached to Tray 1, the media is protected from dust,
and operating noises from printing are reduced. We recommend that the dust
cover remain attached when this printer is used.
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Depending on the sales region, the dust cover is not included with this
printer. If necessary, purchase this part from your sales representative.
Installing the Dust Cover
1
Open Tray 1.
2
Install the dust cover.
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