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magicolor 2550
User’s Guide
A00V-9570-00A
1800821-001A
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SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
This package contains the following materials provided by Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc. (KMBT): software included as part of the printing system, the digitally-encoded
machine-readable outline data encoded in the special format and in the encrypted form (“Font
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systems running the Printing Software.
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ICC Profile for TOYO INK Standard Color on Coated paper
(TOYO Offset Coated 2.0)
This ICC Profile (TOYO Offset Coated 2.0) characterizes Japanese offset press on Coated
paper and is fully compatible with ICC profile format.
About “TOYO INK Standard Color on Coated paper”
This is the standard for color reproduction of sheet-fed offset press on Coated paper made by
TOYO INK MFG.CO., LTD. (“TOYO INK”).
This standard is made from printing test with using TOYO INK’s sheet-fed offset printing inks
and TOYO INK’s own printing conditions.
“TOYO INK Standard Color on Coated paper” is compatible with “JAPAN COLOR”.
Agreement
1. The reproduction of images on a printer or a monitor using this ICC Profile do not completely match the TOYO INK Standard Color on Coated paper.
2. Any and all copyrights of this ICC Profile shall remain in TOYO INK; therefore you shall not
transfer, provide, rent, distribute, disclose, or grant any rights in this ICC Profile to any third
party without the prior written consent of TOYO INK.
3. In no event will TOYO INK its directors, officers, employees or agents be liable to you for
any consequential or incidential, either direct or indirect, damages(including damages for
loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, and the
like)arising out of the use or inability to use this ICC Profile.
4. TOYO INK shall not be responsible for answering any question related to this ICC Profile.
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5. All company names and product names used in this document is the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holder.
This ICC Profile made by GretagMacbeth ProfileMaker and granted TOYO INK certain license
to distribute by GretagMacbeth AG.
TOYO Offset Coated 2.0 © TOYO INK MFG. CO., LTD. 2004
For EU member states only
This symbol means:
Do not dispose of this product
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.
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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 Options 4
Rear View with Options 4
2 About the Software ........................................................................................... 5
Software Utilities CD-ROM 6
PostScript Drivers 6
PCL Drivers 6
PPD Files 7
Utilities 7
System Requirements 9
Selecting Driver Options/Defaults (for Windows) 10
Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0 10
Windows Me/98SE (KONICA MINOLTA mc2550 PCL6) 11
Windows Me/98SE (KONICA MINOLTA mc2550 PPD) 12
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Uninstalling the Printer Driver (for Windows) 12
Displaying Printer Driver Settings (for Windows) 13
Windows XP/Server 2003 13
Windows 2000/Me/98SE/NT 4.0 13
Using the PostScript and PCL Printer Driver 14
Common Buttons 14
OK 14
Cancel 14
Apply 14
Help 14
Easy Set 15
Paper View 15
Printer View 15
Watermark View 15
Quality View 15
Default 15
Advanced Tab (PostScript Printer Driver Only) 16
Basic Tab 16
Layout Tab 16
Cover Page Tab 17
Overlay Tab 17
Watermark Tab 17
Quality Tab 18
Version Tab 18
Using the Windows Me/98SE PPD File 19
Common Buttons 19
OK 19
Cancel 19
Apply 19
Restore Defaults 19
Paper Tab 19
Graphics Tab 20
3 Using the Status Monitor (Windows Only) ....................................................21
Working with the Status Monitor 22
Introduction 22
Operating Environment 22
Opening the Status Monitor 22
Using the Status Monitor 22
Recognizing Status Monitor Alerts 23
Recovering from a Status Monitor Alert 23
Closing the Status Monitor 23
4 Printer Control Panel and Configuration Menu ............................................25
About the Control Panel 26
Control Panel Indicators and Keys 26
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Toner Supply Indicators 28
Configuration Menu Overview 29
Main Menu 29
PROOF/PRINT MENU 30
Entering the Password 31
PRINT MENU 32
PAPER MENU 34
QUALITY MENU 38
INTERFACE MENU 41
SYSTEM DEFAULT MENU 45
SERVICE MENU 50
LANGUAGE MENU 50
5 Using Media ..................................................................................................... 51
Media Specifications 52
Media Types 53
Plain Paper 53
Thick Stock 54
Envelopes 55
Labels 56
Letterhead 57
Postcards 57
Transparencies 58
Glossy Stock 59
What Is the Guaranteed Imageable (Printable) Area? 60
Imageable Area—Envelopes 60
Page Margins 60
Loading Media 61
Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray) 61
Loading Plain Paper 61
Other Media 63
Loading Envelopes 64
Loading Labels/Postcard/Thick Stock/Glossy Stock and Transparency 68
Tray 2 69
Loading Plain Paper 69
Duplexing 73
Output Tray 74
Media Storage 75
6 Replacing Consumables ................................................................................ 77
Replacing Consumables 78
About Toner Cartridges 78
Replacing a Toner Cartridge 82
Replacing the Drum Cartridge 87
Replacing the Backup Battery 90
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7 Maintaining the Printer ....................................................................................95
Maintaining the Printer 96
Cleaning the Printer 98
Exterior 98
Interior 99
Cleaning the Media Feed Roller and Laser Lens 99
Cleaning the Duplex Option Feed Rollers 102
Cleaning the Media Feed Rollers for Tray 2 103
Storing the Printer 104
8 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................107
Introduction 108
Printing a Configuration Page 108
Preventing Media Misfeeds 109
Understanding the Media Path 110
Clearing Media Misfeeds 110
Media Misfeed Messages and Clearing Procedures 111
Clearing a Media Misfeed in the Printer 111
Clearing a Media Misfeed From Tray 2 116
Clearing a Media Misfeed from the Duplex Option 118
Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds 120
Solving Other Problems 123
Solving Problems with Printing Quality 127
Status, Error, and Service Messages 133
Standard Status Messages 133
Error Messages (Warning) 134
Error Messages (Operator Call) 136
Service Messages 138
9 Installing Accessories ..................................................................................139
Introduction 140
Antistatic Protection 140
Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) 141
Required Memory during Printing 141
Installing a DIMM 141
Hard Disk 144
Installing a Hard Disk 144
Duplex Option 147
Installing the Duplex Option 147
Tray 2 151
Installing Tray 2 151
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A Appendix ........................................................................................................ 153
Safety Specifications 154
Technical Specifications 154
Printer 154
Consumable Life Expectancy Chart 157
Our Concern for Environmental Protection 158
What is an ENERGY STAR product? 158
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Introduction
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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.
630 mm (24.8")
970 mm (38.2")
100 mm
(3.9")
854 mm (33.6")
!"
854 mm (33.6")
753.8 mm (29.7")
349 mm (13.7")
430 mm (16.9")
Front View
115.8mm
(4.56")
100 mm
(3.9")
100 mm
(3.9")
560.8 mm (22.1")
771.0 mm (30.4")
Side View
The options appear shaded in the above illustration.
100 mm
(3.9")
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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—Front cover
3—Control panel
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
(containing 4 toner
cartridges: C, M, Y and K)
12—Toner cartridge
10
1
6
5
9
2
3
4
9
7
8
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11
3
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Rear View
1—USB port
2—Parallel port
3—10Base-T/100Base-TX
(IEEE 802.3) Ethernet
Interface port
Front View with Options
1—Tray 2
1
2
3
1
Rear View with Options
1—Duplex option
Getting Acquainted with Your Printer4
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About the
Software
2
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Software Utilities CD-ROM
PostScript Drivers
Operating System Use/Benefit
Windows XP/Server 2003/2000 These drivers give you access to all of
Windows NT 4.0
!"
When using Windows Me/98SE, use the PPD file for Windows Me/
98SE. See also “Displaying Printer Driver Settings (for Windows)” on
page 13.
!"
A specific PPD file has been prepared for applications (such as PageMaker and Corel Draw) that require that a PPD file be specified when
printing.
When specifying a PPD file while printing on Windows XP, Server
2003, 2000 and NT 4.0, use the specific PPD file provided on the Software Utilities CD-ROM in drivers\<operating_system>\PPD.
PCL Drivers
Operating System Use/Benefit
Windows XP/Server 2003/2000 These drivers give you access to all of
Windows Me/98SE
Windows NT 4.0
the printer features, including finishing and advanced layout. See also
“Displaying Printer Driver Settings (for
Windows)” on page 13.
the printer features, including finishing and advanced layout. See also
“Displaying Printer Driver Settings (for
Windows)” on page 13.
Software Utilities CD-ROM6
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PPD Files
Operating System Use/Benefit
Windows Me/98SE These PPD files allow you to install
the printer for a variety of platforms,
drivers, and applications.
Macintosh OS 9/X These files are required in order to
Linux
!"
For details on the installation of the Windows printer drivers, refer to
the magicolor 2550 Installation Guide on the Documentation
CD-ROM.
use the printer driver for each operating system.
For details of the Macintosh and Linux
printer drivers, refer to the magicolor
2550 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM.
Utilities
Utility Use/Benefit
Download Manager This utility, which can be used only if
the optional hard disk is installed,
enables fonts and overlay data to be
downloaded to the printer hard disk.
For details, refer to the Download
Managers online help for all of the
functions.
Crown Print Monitor for Windows Using the TCP/IP protocol, print jobs
can be sent directly to the printer. For
details, refer to the magicolor 2550
Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM.
Status Monitor (Windows only) The current status of the printer in
addition to the status of consumables
and error information can be viewed.
For details, refer to “Using the Status
Monitor (Windows Only)” on page 21.
Software Utilities CD-ROM
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Utility Use/Benefit
PageScope Net Care Printer management functions such as
status monitoring and network settings
can be accessed.
For details, refer to the PageScope
Net Care Quick Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM.
PageScope Web Connection With a Web browser, the status of
printers can be checked, and the various settings can be changed.
For details, refer to the magicolor
2550 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM.
PageScope Network Setup Using the TCP/IP and IPX protocols,
basic network printer settings can be
specified.
For details, refer to the PageScope
Network Setup User Manual on the
Documentation CD-ROM.
PageScope Plug and Print This utility automatically detects a new
printer connected to the network and
creates a print object on the Windows
print server.
For details, refer to the PageScope
Plug and Print Quick Guide on the
Documentation CD-ROM.
PageScope NDPS Gateway This network utility enables printers
and KONICA MINOLTA multifunctional
products to be used in an NDPS environment.
For details, refer to the PageScope
NDPS Gateway User Manual on the
Documentation CD-ROM.
Software Utilities CD-ROM8
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System Requirements
Personal computer
#
Pentium 2: 400 MHz (Pentium 3: 500 MHz or higher is recommended)
–
Power Mac G3 or later (G4 or later is recommended)
–
Operating System
#
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 1 or
–
later), Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 or later),
Windows Me, Windows 98SE, Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 6 or
later)
!"
The 64-bit driver supports x64 operating systems running on AMD64
or Intel Pentium 4 with EM64T platforms.
Mac OS 9 (9.1 or later)
–
Mac OS X (10.2 or later), Mac OS X Server (10.2 or later)
–
Red Hat Linux 9.0, SuSE Linux 8.2
–
Free hard disk space
#
Approximately 128 MB of free hard disk space for printer driver and
–
Status Monitor
Approximately 128 MB of free hard disk space for image processing
–
RAM
#
128 MB or more than OS recommendation
CD-ROM/DVD drive
#
I/O interface
#
10Base-T/100Base-TX (IEEE 802.3) Ethernet interface port
–
USB Revision 2.0 and USB Revision 1.1 compliant port
–
IEEE 1284 compatible parallel port
–
!"
For details on the Macintosh and Linux printer drivers, refer to the
magicolor 2550 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM.
System Requirements
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Selecting Driver Options/Defaults (for Windows)
Before you start working with your printer, you are advised to verify/change
the default driver settings. Also, in case you have options installed, you
should “declare” the options in the driver.
Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0
1
Choose the driver’s properties as follows:
(Windows XP/Server 2003)
–
From the
Printers and Faxes
mc2550 PCL6 or KONICA MINOLTA mc2550 PS printer icon and
choose
(Windows 2000/NT 4.0)
–
From the
the
PCL6 or KONICA MINOLTA mc2550 PS printer icon and choose
Properties
2
If you have installed options, proceed with the next step. Otherwise, skip
to step 9.
3
Select the
4
Check that the installed options are correctly listed. If not, proceed with
the next step. Otherwise, continue with step 8.
5
Click the
Start
Properties
Start
Printers
Configure
Refresh
menu, choose
directory. Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA
.
menu, choose
directory. Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA mc2550
.
tab.
to automatically configure installed options.
Printers and Faxes
Settings
and then
to display the
Printers
to display
!"
6
From the
select
!"
7
Click
!"
Refresh
The
available with the printer; otherwise it is grayed out.
Device Options
Enable or Disable
Printer Memory
If
640 MB
setting is
Apply
.
Depending on the version of the operating system,
appear. If this is the case, continue with the next step.
is available only if bi-directional communication is
list, select an option, one at a time, and then
from the
is selected, select
, according to the installed memory. The factory default
128 MB
.
Settings
menu.
128 MB, 256 MB, 384 MB
Selecting Driver Options/Defaults (for Windows)10
Apply
or
may not
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!"
With Windows NT 4.0, right-click the KONICA MINOLTA mc2550
PCL6 printer icon or the KONICA MINOLTA mc2550 PS printer
icon in the Printers directory, and then click
Skip to step 10.
8
Select the
9
Click
The Printing Preference dialog box appears.
10
Select the default settings for your printer, such as the default media format you use, on the appropriate tabs.
11
Click
12
Click OK to exit from the Print preference dialog box.
13
Click OK to exit from the Properties dialog box.
General
Printing Preferences
Apply
tab.
.
.
Document Defaults
Windows Me/98SE (KONICA MINOLTA mc2550 PCL6)
1
Choose the driver’s properties as follows:
From the
–
the
PCL6 printer icon and choose
2
Select the
3
Check that the installed options are correctly listed. If not, proceed with
the next step. Otherwise, continue with step 7.
4
Click the
Start
Printers
Configure
Refresh
menu, choose
directory. Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA mc2550
tab.
to automatically configure installable options.
Settings
Properties
and then
Printers
.
.
to display
!"
5
From the
select
!"
6
Click
7
Select the default settings for your printer, such as the default media format you use, on the appropriate tabs.
8
Click
9
Click OK.
Refresh
The
available with the printer; otherwise it is grayed out.
Device Options
Enable or Disable
Printer Memory
If
640 MB
setting is
Apply
.
Apply
.
is available only if bi-directional communication is
list, select an option, one at a time, and then
from the
is selected, select
, according to the installed memory. The factory default
128 MB
.
Settings
menu.
128 MB, 256 MB, 384 MB
Selecting Driver Options/Defaults (for Windows)
or
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Windows Me/98SE (KONICA MINOLTA mc2550 PPD)
1
Choose the driver’s properties as follows:
–
From the
the
PPD printer icon and choose
2
Select the
3
Check that the installed options are correctly listed. If not, proceed with
the next step. Otherwise, continue with step 6.
4
From the
then select
menu.
5
6
7
8
Apply
Click
Select the default settings for your printer, such as the default media format you use, on the appropriate tabs.
Apply
Click
Click OK.
Start
menu, choose
Printers
directory. Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA mc2550
Device Options
Installable options
Installed or Not Installed
.
.
Settings
Properties
tab.
list, select an option, one at a time, and
and then
.
from the
Change setting for:
Uninstalling the Printer Driver (for Windows)
This section describes how to uninstall the KONICA MINOLTA mc2550
printer driver if necessary.
Printers
to display
1
Close all applications.
2
Open the
–
–
3
Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA mc2550 PCL6 or KONICA MINOLTA
mc2550 PS printer icon or KONICA MINOLTA mc2550 PPD printer icon
and choose
4
Click
!"
Printers
(Windows XP/Server 2003)
From the
Printers and Faxes
(Windows 2000/Me/98SE/NT 4.0)
From the
Printers
the
Yes
to verify the driver deletion.
When using Windows ME/98SE/NT 4.0, Skip to Step 8.
directory.
Start
menu, choose
Start
menu, choose
directory.
Delete
.
directory.
Printers and Faxes
Settings
and then
Printers
to display the
to display
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5
(Windows XP/Server2003/2000) Select
menu.
6
(Windows XP/Server2003/2000) Go to the
MINOLTA mc2550 PCL6 or KONICA MINOLTA mc2550 PS driver and
then click on
7
(Windows XP/Server2003/2000) Click
8
Restart your computer.
9
The KONICA MINOLTA mc2550 printer driver will be uninstalled from your
computer.
Remove
.
File / Server Properties
Driver
tab and select KONICA
Yes
to verify the driver removal.
Displaying Printer Driver Settings (for Windows)
Windows XP/Server 2003
from the
1
From the
and Faxes
2
Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA mc2550 PCL6 or KONICA MINOLTA
mc2550 PS printer icon and choose
Start
menu, choose
directory.
Printers and Faxes
Printing Preferences
to display the
.
Windows 2000/Me/98SE/NT 4.0
1
From the
the
2
Display the printer driver settings:
# Windows 2000
# Windows Me/98SE
# Windows NT 4.0
Start
menu, point to
Printers
KONICA MINOLTA mc2550 PS printer icon and choose
erences
PCL6 or KONICA MINOLTA mc2550 PPD printer icon and choose
Properties
or KONICA MINOLTA mc2550 PS printer icon and choose
Defaults
directory.
—Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA mc2550 PCL6 or
.
.
—Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA mc2550 PCL6
.
Settings
—Right- click the KONICA MINOLTA mc2550
, and then click
Printers
Printing Pref-
Document
Printers
to display
Displaying Printer Driver Settings (for Windows)
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Using the PostScript and PCL Printer Driver
!"
When using the KONICA MINOLTA mc2550 PCL6 printer driver on
Windows Me/98SE, a tab for specifying printer settings appears in the
dialog box.
For details on using KONICA MINOLTA mc2550 PPD on Windows
Me/98SE, refer to “Using the Windows Me/98SE PPD File” on page
19.
Common Buttons
The buttons described below appear on each tab.
OK
Click to exit the Properties dialog box, saving any changes made.
Cancel
Click to exit the Properties dialog box without saving any changes made.
Apply
Click to save all changes without exiting the Properties dialog box.
!"
Depending on the version of the operating system,
appear.
Help
Click to view the help.
Using the PostScript and PCL Printer Driver14
Apply
may not
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Easy Set
To save the current settings, enter a name, and then click
the saved settings can be selected from the drop-down list. To change the
registered setting, click
Defaults
Select
their default values.
Name:
#
Comment:
#
Sharing:
#
other users logged onto the computer.
from the drop-down list to reset the functions in all tabs to
Type in the name of the settings to be saved.
Add a simple comment to the settings to be saved.
Specify whether or not the settings to be saved can be used by
Edit
.
Save
. Afterward,
Paper View
Click the button to display a sample of the page layout in the figure area.
!"
This button does not appear on the
Version
and
tabs.
Advanced, Watermark, Quality
Printer View
Click the button to display an image of the printer (with all installed options) in
the figure area.
!"
This button does not appear on the
Advanced
and
Version
tabs.
Watermark View
Click this button to display a preview of the watermark.
!"
This button only appears when the
Watermark
Quality View
Click this button to display a sample of the settings selected in the
tab.
!"
This button only appears when the
Quality
tab is selected.
Default
Click this button to reset the settings to their defaults.
!"
This button does not appear on the
Advanced
Using the PostScript and PCL Printer Driver
tab is selected.
Quality
Version
and
tabs.
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Advanced Tab (PostScript Printer Driver Only)
The Advanced Tab allows you to
Specify the PostScript output method
#
Specify whether or not the error messages of a print job are printed
#
Print a mirror image
#
Specify whether or not the application can directly output PostScript data
#
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
#
Save a print job on the printer and print it later (Job Retention)
#
Save a confidential job on the printer and protect it with a password
#
Print a single copy for proofing
#
Send a notification by e-mail when printing is finished
#
Specify user information such as e-mail addresses and passwords
#
Layout Tab
The Layout Tab allows you to
Print several pages of a document on the same page (N-up printing)
#
Specify booklet printing
#
Rotate the print image 180 degrees
#
Specify duplex printing
#
Specify whether or not blank pages are printed (PCL printer driver only)
#
Adjust the binding margin (PCL printer driver only)
#
Adjust the printing position (PCL printer driver only)
#
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Cover Page Tab
The Cover Page Tab allows you to
Print front and back cover pages and separator pages
#
Specify the paper tray that contains the paper for the front and back cover
#
pages and separator pages
Overlay Tab
!"
Be sure to use overlays with print jobs with a paper 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 or delete overlay files
#
Launch Download Manager to download a form (PostScript printer driver
#
only)
!"
Download Manager Application should be installed earlier.
Create a form (PCL printer driver only)
#
Specify that the document and form are printed overlapping (PCL printer
#
driver only)
Display the form information (PCL printer driver only)
#
Print the form on All Pages, First Page, Even Pages and Odd Pages
#
Place the form in back of the document or in front on the printed docu-
#
ment (PCL printer driver only)
Watermark Tab
The Watermark Tab allows you to
Select the watermark to be used
#
Create, edit or delete watermarks
#
Print the watermark on the background
#
Lighten the density of the watermark
#
Print the watermark on only the first page
#
Print the watermark repeatedly throughout the all pages
#
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Quality Tab
The Quality Tab allows you to
Switch between color and grayscale printing
#
Specify the printer color settings (Quick Color)
#
Specify the resolution for the printout
#
Specify the format of fonts that are to be downloaded
#
Print using the printer’s fonts
#
Version Tab
The Version Tab allows you to view information about the printer driver.
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Using the Windows Me/98SE PPD File
!"
A tab for specifying printer settings appears in the dialog box.
Common Buttons
The buttons described below appear on each tab.
OK
Click to exit the Properties dialog box, saving any changes made.
Cancel
Click to exit the Properties dialog box without saving any changes made.
Apply
Click to save all changes without exiting the Properties dialog box.
!"
Depending on the version of the operating system,
appear.
Restore Defaults
Click this button to reset the settings to their defaults.
Paper Tab
The Paper Tab allows you to
Specify the size of the original document
#
Print several pages of a document on the same page (N-up printing)
#
Specify the orientation of the media
#
Rotate the print image 180 degrees
#
Specify the paper source
#
Specify the number of copies
#
Specify the desired paper size when a Custom page is selected
#
Specify the margins at the top, bottom, left and right
#
Specify duplex and booklet printing
#
View information about the printer driver
#
Apply
may not
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Graphics Tab
The Graphics Tab allows you to
Specify the resolution for the printout
#
Specify the printer color settings
#
Select the halftone setting
#
Switch between color and monochrome printing
#
Print a mirror image
#
Scale (expand/reduce) documents
#
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Using the Status
Monitor
(Windows Only)
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Working with the Status Monitor
Introduction
The Status Monitor shows information about the current status of the printer.
The Status Monitor can be installed from the Software Utilities CD-ROM.
For details on the installation, refer to the magicolor 2550 Reference Guide
on the Documentation CD-ROM.
Operating Environment
The Status Monitor can be used on computers running Windows XP/
Server 2003/2000/Me/98SE/NT 4.0 connected to the printer using the Ethernet connection.
When Windows NT 4.0 is used, install Windows Media Player (version 6.4 or
later).
Opening the Status Monitor
Use one of the following steps to open the Status Monitor:
Windows XP/Server 2003
#
grams, KONICA MINOLTA
Status Monitor icon displayed in the taskbar.
Windows 2000/Me/98SE/NT 4.0
#
grams, KONICA MINOLTA
Status Monitor icon displayed in the taskbar.
—From the
, and then
, and then
Start
Status Monitor
—From the
Status Monitor
menu, choose
. Double-click the
Start
menu, choose
. Double-click the
All Pro-
Pro-
Using the Status Monitor
Status Tab
Select Printer
#
the messages that appear in the message window of the selected printer
are displayed.
Graphic
#
where the problem is. When the background of the printer graphic is red
or yellow, there is an error and the job has been interrupted.
Advanced Options
#
Options dialog box. From the Advanced Options dialog box, select
whether the Status Monitor automatically starts when the operating system is started and whether error notifications are sent by e-mail.
—Selects the printer whose status is displayed. In addition,
—Shows a graphic representation of the printer and indicates
—Click
Advanced Options
to display the Advanced
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Order Supplies—Click Order Supplies to automatically access the order
#
page for supplies. The address of the page that is accessed can be specified from the Advanced Options dialog box.
Printer Alerts—Displays text messages that alert you of conditions such
#
as low toner.
Recovery Instructions—Provides you with explanations of what you
#
need to do in order to correct problems and recover from error conditions.
Consumables Tab
Displays the usage status (approximate percentage remaining) of each toner
consumables.
Order Supplies—Click Order Supplies to automatically access the order
#
page for supplies. The address of the page that is accessed can be specified from the Advanced Options dialog box.
Refresh—Rechecks the supplies and displays their status.
#
!"
Help
Click
Monitor functions. Refer to this help for detailed information.
to display windows containing explanations of the Status
Recognizing Status Monitor Alerts
When the Status Monitor detects a printing problem, the icon on the Windows
task bar changes from green (normal) to yellow (warning), orange or red
(error), depending on the severity of the printer problem.
Recovering from a Status Monitor Alert
When the Status Monitor notifies you of a printing problem, double-click its
icon on the Windows task bar to open the Status Monitor. The Status Monitor
identifies what type of error has occurred.
Closing the Status Monitor
Click Close to close the Status Monitor window. To exit Status Monitor,
right-click the Status Monitor icon in the taskbar, and then click Exit.
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Printer Control
Panel and
Configuration
Menu
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About the Control Panel
Men
Error
The control panel, located on the top of the printer, allows you to direct the
printer’s operation. In addition, it displays the current status of the printer,
including any condition that needs your attention.
1 2
Ready Error
3
Men
Select
MESSAGE
WINDOW
YToner
KCM
Cancel
8
Control Panel Indicators and Keys
No. Indicator Off On
1 The printer is not ready
Ready
2 No problem. The printer requires
to accept data.
Error
The printer is ready to
accept data.
operator attention
(usually accompanied by
a status message in the
message window.)
u
4
5
6
7
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No. Key Function
3 # Moves up in the menu structure
# Within a menu choice that is changeable char-
acter by character, scrolls upward through the
available characters
4 # Moves right in the menu structure
# Moves right through the available menu
choices
5 # Moves down in the menu structure.
# Within a menu choice that is changeable char-
acter by character, scrolls downward through
the available characters
6 # Moves left in the menu structure
# Moves left through the available menu choices
7 # Cancels the currently displayed menu choice
Cancel
# Allows you to cancel one or all print jobs that
are currently being printed or processed:
1. Press the Cancel key.
2. Press the Right or Left keys to select either
JOB CANCEL/CURRENT JOB or JOB
CANCEL/ALL JOBS
3. Press the Select key.
The print job(s) is (are) cancelled.
8 # Enters the menu system
# Moves down in the menu structure
# Selects the displayed menu choice
.
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Toner Supply Indicators
The indicators shown below will appear, indicating the amount of toner that
remains in the yellow (Y), magenta (M), cyan (C), and black (K) toner cartridges.
IDLE
Toner M C K
Y
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Configuration Menu Overview
The magicolor 2550 configuration menu accessible from the control panel is
structured as shown below.
Main Menu
IDLE
PROOF/PRINT MENU
PRINT MENU
PAPER MENU
QUALITY MENU
INTERFACE MENU
SYSTEM DEFAULT
SERVICE MENU
LANGUAGE
!"
* This menu item appears only if an optional hard disk is installed.
*
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PROOF/PRINT MENU
!"
This menu item appears only if an optional hard disk is installed.
With this menu item, print jobs that were set to be saved on the hard disk by
using Job Retention on the Basic tab of the printer driver can be printed or
deleted.
!"
All factory default values are shown in bold.
MENU
PROOF/PRINT MENU
*
“User name”
SECURED
“Job name”
PRINT DELETE
PIN
XXXX**
COPIES
1
PIN
XXXX**
!"
* If no jobs have been stored on the hard disk,
appears.
** In order to print or delete a secured job, enter the four-digit password specified from the printer driver. For details on entering the password, refer to “Entering the Password” on page 31.
PROOF/PRINT
“Job name”
PRINT DELETE
COPIES
1
PRINT/HOLD
“Job name”
PRINT DELETE
COPIES
1
STORED
“Job name”
PRINT DELETE
COPIES
1
NO STORED JOBS
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Entering the Password
In order to print or delete a secured job, the four-digit password specified from
the printer driver must be entered. Follow the procedure described below to
type in the four-digit password specified from the printer driver.
1
Press the Up and Down keys to increase or decrease the first digit of the
password.
2
Press the Right key to move the cursor to the next digit.
3
Press the Up and Down keys to increase or decrease the second digit of
the password.
4
Continue these steps until all four digits of the password are specified.
5
Press the Menu/Select key.
PRINT/DELETE
The
selection screen appears.
!"
If an incorrect password is entered,
the screen for entering the password appears again.
INVALID ENTRY
appears and
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PRINT MENU
With this menu, printer information, such as the configuration page and the
demo page, can be printed.
PRINT MENU
MENU MAP
CONFIGURATION
STATISTICS PAGE
FONT LIST
DIRECTORY LIST
DEMO
!"
All factory default values are shown in bold.
MENU MAP
CONFIGURATION
STATISTICS
PAGE
Settings
Prints the menu map.
Settings
Prints the configuration page.
Settings
Prints the statistics page such as the number of pages
printed.
FONT LIST POST
SCRIPT
PCL
POSTSCRIPT
PCL
YES/NO
YES/NO
YES/NO
Settings
Prints the PostScript font list.
Settings
Prints the PCL font list.
YES/NO
YES/NO
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DIRECTORY
LIST
DEMO
Settings
Prints the directory list of the hard disk and flash.
!"
Settings
Prints the demo page.
YES/NO
If the hard disk drive is not installed, only the flash
directory list is printed.
YES/NO
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PAPER MENU
With this menu, the media used for printing can be managed.
PAPER MENU
INPUT TRAY
*
DUPLEX
ORIENTATION
PAGE RECOVERY
TRAY 1 MODE
TRAY 1 MEDIA SIZE
MEDIA TYPE
**
TRAY 2
CUSTOM SIZE
AUTO CONTINUE
TRAY CHAINING
**
MAP
**
MEDIA SIZE
MEDIA TYPE
WIDTH (xx)
LENGTH (xx)
MODE
LOGICAL TRAY 0
LOGICAL TRAY 9
!"
* This menu item appears only if the duplex option is installed.
** These menu items appear only if the optional lower feeder unit is
installed.
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!"
All factory default values are shown in bold.
INPUT
TRAY
TRAY 1
MODE
Settings
When printing from Tray 1, select whether the paper
size and paper type set from the printer driver or the
MEDIA SIZE and MEDIA TYPE settings set by
selecting
in the control panel have priority.
AUTO is selected, the printer driver settings have
If
priority during printing.
CASSETTE
If
when the printer driver settings and the control
panel settings are all the same.
TRAY 1 MEDIA
SIZE
AUTO/CASSETTE
PAPER MENU/INPUT TRAY/TRAY 1
is selected, printing is performed
Settings
LETTER/LEGAL/
EXECTIVE/A4/A5/
B5(JIS)/B5(ISO)/GOVT
LETTER/STATEMENT/
FOLIO/SP FOLIO/UK
QUARTO/FOOLSCAP/GOVT
LEGAL/ENV# 10/ENV
C5/ENV C6/ENV DL/ENV
MONARCH/ENV CHOU#3/
ENV CHOU#4/JPOST/KAI
16/32K/JPOST-D/16K/
ENV YOU#4/PHOTO SIZE
/CUSTOM
Select the setting for the size of paper
loaded into Tray 1.
MEDIA
TYPE
Configuration Menu Overview
!"
The default setting for North
America is
setting for all other regions is
Settings
LETTER
. The default
PLAIN PAPER/
A4
TRANSPARENCY/LABEL/
LETTERHEAD/ENVELOPE/
POSTCARD/THICK/
GLOSSY
Select the setting for the type of paper
loaded into Tray 1.
.
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TRAY 2 MEDIA
SIZE
MEDIA
TYPE
CUSTOM
SIZE
WIDTH
(xx)
LENGTH
(xx)
Settings
Select the setting for the size of paper
loaded into Tray 2.
!"
Settings
LETTER/A4
The default setting for North
America is
setting for all other regions is
LETTER
. The default
PLAIN PAPER/
A4
LETTERHEAD
Select the setting for the type of paper
loaded into Tray 2.
Settings
92-216 mm
(3.63-8.50 in.)
Specify the width of the custom-sized
paper loaded into Tray 1.
!"
On the model for North America,
the settings appear in inches and
the menu item appears as
WIDTH(IN)
all other regions, the settings
appear in millimeters and the
menu item appears as
WIDTH(MM)
Settings
148-356 mm
. On the models for
.
(5.83-14.01 in.)
Specify the length of the custom-sized
paper loaded into Tray 1.
.
AUTO
CONTINUE
!"
On the model for North America,
the settings appear in inches and
the menu item appears as
LENGTH(IN)
all other regions, the settings
appear in millimeters and the
menu item appears as
LENGTH(MM)
Settings
Select whether or not printing continues if the size or
type of paper in the selected paper tray is different
from the size or type of paper for the print job.
OFF/ON
. On the models for
.
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TRAY
CHAINING
Settings
If YES is selected and the specified paper tray runs
out of paper during printing, a paper tray loaded with
paper of the same size is automatically selected so
printing can continue.
NO
If
out of paper, printing stops.
YES/NO
is selected and the specified paper tray runs
MAP MODE Settings
Select whether or not the Tray Mapping
function is used.
LOGI-
Settings PHYSICAL TRAY 1/
CAL
TRAY
0-9
Specify whether jobs received from
another manufacturer's printer driver are
printed using Tray 1 or Tray 2.
ON/OFF
PHYSICAL TRAY 2
DUPLEX
ORIENTATION
PAGE
RECOVERY
PHYSICAL TRAY 2
for
LOGICAL TRAY 2
all other logical trays is
TRAY 1
Settings
OFF
If
LONGEDGE
If
of the paper for long-edge binding.
SHORTEDGE
If
sides of the paper for short-edge binding.
Settings
Specify the orientation of the media.
Settings
Select whether or not the page is printed again after recovering
from a paper misfeed.
ON is selected, the page that was misfed is printed again.
If
If OFF is selected, printing continues with the next page without
printing the misfed page.
OFF/SHORTEDGE/LONGEDGE
is selected, duplex printing is not possible.
is selected, the pages will be printed on both sides
is selected, the pages will be printed on both
PORTRAIT/LANDSCAPE
ON/OFF
.
is the default only
. The default for
PHYSICAL
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QUALITY MENU
With this menu, settings for the print quality can be specified.
QUALITY MENU
REPLACE TONER
TONER OUT ACTION
AIDC REQUEST AIDC
DENSITY CONTROL
BLACK
CYAN
MAGENTA
YELLOW
MODE
BLACK
CYAN
MAGENTA
YELLOW
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!"
All factory default values are shown in bold.
REPLACE
BLACK
TONER
CYAN
MAGENTA
YELLOW
TONER
OUT
ACTION
Settings
When set to
cartridge is empty.
When set to
empty.
AIDC REQUEST
AIDC
MODE
Settings
When
black toner cartridge, so that it can be replaced.
For details on replacing the toner cartridge, refer to
“Replacing a Toner Cartridge” on page 82.
Settings
When
cyan toner cartridge, so that it can be replaced.
For details on replacing the toner cartridge, refer to
“Replacing a Toner Cartridge” on page 82.
Settings
When
magenta toner cartridge, so that it can be replaced.
For details on replacing the toner cartridge, refer to
“Replacing a Toner Cartridge” on page 82.
Settings
When
yellow toner cartridge, so that it can be replaced.
For details on replacing the toner cartridge, refer to
“Replacing a Toner Cartridge” on page 82.
STOP
CONTINUE
STOP
Settings
If
YES
performed.
Settings
If ON is selected, the image adjustments are
applied.
YES
/NO
is selected, the carousel rotates to the
YES
YES
/NO
is selected, the carousel rotates to the
YES
YES
/NO
is selected, the carousel rotates to the
YES
YES
/NO
is selected, the carousel rotates to the
YES
/CONTINUE
, printing continues even if the toner
, printing stops when the toner cartridge is
NO
/YES
is selected, image adjustments are
ON
/OFF
If
is selected, image adjustments are not
OFF
applied.
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DENSITY
CONTROL
BLACK
CYAN
MAGENTA
YELLOW
Settings
Adjust the density of the black toner to one of five
levels.
If
1
is selected, the density is at its darkest level.
Settings
Adjust the density of the cyan toner to one of five
levels.
If
1
is selected, the density is at its darkest level.
Settings
Adjust the density of the magenta toner to one of
five levels.
If
1
is selected, the density is at its darkest level.
Settings
Adjust the density of the yellow toner to one of five
levels.
If
1
is selected, the density is at its darkest level.
1/2/3/4/5
is selected, the density is at its lightest level. If
1/2/3/4/5
is selected, the density is at its lightest level. If
1/2/3/4/5
is selected, the density is at its lightest level. If
1/2/3/4/5
is selected, the density is at its lightest level. If
5
5
5
5
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INTERFACE MENU
With this menu, interface settings can be specified.
!"
Restart the printer after changing settings in the
INTERFACE MENU
ETHERNET
ETHERNET
TCPIP ENABLE
DHCP/BOOTP
IP ADDRESS
DEFAULT ROUTER
SUBNET MASK
ENABLE HTTP
ENABLE AUTO IP
menu.
IPX/SPX
ETHERTALK
ETHERNET SPEED
PS PROTOCOL
Configuration Menu Overview
FRAME TYPE
NAME
NAME2
NETZONE
NETZONE2
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ENABLEUSB
JOB TIMEOUT
JOB TIMEOUTPARALLEL
ACTIVE I/F
!"
All factory default values are shown in bold.
ETHERNET
TCPIP ENABLE
DHCP/
BOOTP
IP
ADDRESS
DEFAULT
ROUTER
Settings
If YES is selected, TCP/IP is enabled.
If NO is selected, TCP/IP is disabled.
Settings
Select whether or not the IP address is
automatically acquired.
YES is selected, the IP address is auto-
If
matically acquired.
NO
If
automatically acquired.
Setting
Set the IP address for this printer on the
network.
Use the Up, Down, Left, and Right keys
to specify the value.
If the IP address is manually specified,
YES/NO
YES/NO
is selected, the IP address is not
192.168.1.2
DHCP/BOOTP is automatically set to NO.
Setting
Specify the IP address of the router if one
is on the network. Use the Up, Down,
Left, and Right keys to specify the value.
192.168.1.2
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SUBNET
MASK
ENABLE
HTTP
ENABLE
AUTO
IP
IPX/SPX FRAME
TYPE
ETHER
NAME
TALK
NAME2
Setting
Specify the subnet mask for the network.
Use the Up, Down, Left, and Right keys
to specify the value.
Setting
Specify whether or not HTTP is used.
If
YES is selected, the Web page pro-
vided to the printer by the built-in HTTP
server is enabled.
NO
If
be used.
Setting
Select whether or not the IP address is
automatically acquired when DHCP/
BOOTP and PING, ARP are not
functioning or when there is no response.
If NO is selected, the IP address is not
automatically acquired.
YES
If
automatically acquired.
Settings
0.0.0.0
YES/NO
is selected, the Web page cannot
YES/NO
is selected, the IP address is
AUTO/802.2/802.3/
ETHER II/SNAP
Specify the protocol used with NetWare.
Settings
Specify the name of the printer for finding
printers with Macintosh EtherTalk.
The printer name can contain a maximum of 16 characters.
Settings
Specify the name of the printer for finding
printers with Macintosh EtherTalk.
The printer name can contain a maximum of 16 characters.
magicolor 2550
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ETHERNET
SPEED
PS
PROTOCOL
USB ENABLE
JOB
TIMEOUT
PARALLEL
ACTIVE
I/F
JOB
TIMEOUT
Settings
Specify the interface to be used.
An Ethernet and parallel connection cannot be used at the same
time.
NET
ZONE
NET
ZONE2
Settings
Settings
Specify the Macintosh EtherTalk zone.
The zone name can contain a maximum
of 16 characters.
Settings
Specify the Macintosh EtherTalk zone.
The zone name can contain a maximum
of 16 characters.
✱
-
AUTO/100 FULL DUPLEX/
100 HALF DUPLEX/
10 FULL DUPLEX/
10 HALF DUPLEX
Specify the transmission speed for the network and
the transmission method for bi-directional
transmission.
Settings
Select whether PostScript jobs are received in the
binary format or the quoted format.
Settings
YES
If
If
NO
Settings
Specify the length of time (in seconds) until the print
job being received is timed out when USB is being
used.
Settings
Specify the length of time (in seconds) until the print
job being received is timed out when Parallel is
being used.
BINARY/QUOTED BINARY
YES/NO
is selected, USB is enabled.
is selected, USB is disabled.
0-60-999
0-30-999
ETHERNET/PARALLEL
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SYSTEM DEFAULT MENU
With this menu, settings can be specified to adjust the operation of the printer,
such as the time until the machine enters Energy Saver mode.
SYSTEM DEFAULT
PRINT QUALITY
COLOR MODE
EMULATIONS DEFAULT
AUTO DEFAULT
POSTSCRIPT
PCL
STARTUP OPTIONS
DATE & TIME
ENERGY SAVER
ENERGY SAVER MGT
SECURITY CONFIG ENABLE
*
**
START PAGE
SYSSTART
*
ERROR PAGE
LINE TERMINATION
FONT PITCH SIZE
SET PASSWORD
FONT NUMBER
POINT SIZE
SYMBOL SET
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CAPTURE PRT JOB
FORMAT FORMAT FLASH
*
FORMAT DISK
RESTORE/SAVE
!"
* These menu items appear only if an optional hard disk is installed.
** This menu item appears only on 120 V units.
!"
All factory default values are shown in bold.
PRINT
QUAL-
Settings
Select the image quality for prints.
RESTORE FACTORY
SAVE CUSTOM
RESTORE CUSTOM
HIGH/STANDARD
*
ITY
COLOR
MODE
EMULATIONS
Settings
Specify whether printing is in full color or grayscale.
DEFAULT
COLOR/GRAYSCALE
Settings
AUTOMATIC/POSTSCRIPT/PCL5/
PCL XL/HEX DUMP/PDF
Specify the printer control language.
AUTO
DEFAULT
POSTSCRIPT
AUTO is selected, the printer automatically selects
If
the printer control language from the data stream.
Settings
Select the printer description language when it
cannot be identified from the data and
set to
ERROR
PAGE
PCL5/POSTSCRIPT
DEFAULT is
AUTOMATIC.
Settings
Select whether or not an error page is
printed when a PostScript error occurs.
ON/OFF
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STARTUP
OPTIONS
PCL LINE
TERMINATION
FONT PITCH
START
PAGE
Settings
Select whether or not a startup page is printed when
the printer is turned on.
Settings
CR=CR LF=CRLF/
CR=CR LF=LF/
CR=CRLF LF=LF/
CR=CRLF LF=CRLF
Select the definitions of the CR/LF codes
in the PCL language.
SIZE
FONT
NUMBER
POINT
SIZE
SYMBOL
SET
Settings
Specify the bitmap font size in
the PCL language.
Settings
Specify the font used with the
PCL language.
The font numbers that appear
correspond to the PCL font
list. For details on printing the
font list, refer to “PRINT
MENU” on page 32.
Settings
Specify the outline font size in
the PCL language.
Specify the symbol set used
with the PCL language.
The default setting is
44-1000-9999
0-32767
400-120099975
PC8.
NO/YES
If
YES
is selected, the startup page is printed when
the printer is turned on.
NO is selected, the startup page is not printed.
If
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DATE &
TIME
ENERGY
SAVER
SYSSTART
Settings
Set the date and time on the hard disk’s time-of-day (TOD) clock.
The settings appear in the following order: year, month, day:hour,
minutes, seconds.
Settings
Settings
Select whether or not the PostScript format
definitions file is applied when the printer is turned
on.
YES
If
file is applied.
NO is selected, the PostScript format definitions
If
file is not applied.
NO/YES
is selected, the PostScript format definitions
yyyymmdd:hhmmss
15 MINUTES/30 MINUTES/1 HOUR/
2 HOURS
Specify the length of time until the machine enters Energy Saver
mode.
ENERGY
SAVER
MGT
This menu item appears only when
ON
.
!"
2 HOURS
Settings
If ON is selected, the machine will enter Energy Saver mode.
If OFF is selected, the machine will not enter Energy Saver
mode.
!"
This menu item is displayed only on 120 V units.
is displayed only on 120 V units.
ON/OFF
ENERGY SAVER
is set to
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SECURITY
CAPTURE
PRT
JOB
CONFIG ENABLE
SET
PASSWORD
Settings
Select whether or not received print jobs are saved on the hard
disk.
If
OFF
If ON is selected, received print jobs are saved on the hard disk
without being printed.
OFF/ON/PRINT
is selected, print jobs are not saved on the hard disk.
Settings
Select whether or not the menus are
protected with a password.
ON is selected, all menus are protected
If
with a password.
Settings
Specify the password for displaying the
menus. The specified password is
applied only if SECURITY/CONFIG/
ENABLE
The password can contain a maximum of
16 characters.
OFF/ON
SYSADMIN
is set to ON.
PRINT
If
on the hard disk.
FORMAT FORMAT
FLASH
FORMAT
DISK
is selected, received print jobs are printed and saved
Settings
Select whether or not to initialize the flash RAM.
YES
If
is selected, the flash RAM is initialized.
Settings
Select whether or not to initialize the hard disk.
If YES
is selected, the hard disk is initialized.
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NO/YES
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RESTORE
/SAVE
RESTORE
FACTORY
SAVE
CUSTOM
RESTORE
CUSTOM
Settings
Select whether or not all menu items are reset to
their initial settings.
If
YES
initial settings.
Settings
Select whether or not all changed menu settings are
saved.
If
YES
Settings
Select whether or not menu items are reverted to
the previously saved settings.
If
YES
previously saved settings.
NO
/YES
is selected, all menu items are reset to their
NO
/YES
is selected, all changes are saved.
NO
/YES
is selected, the menu items revert to the
SERVICE MENU
With this menu, the service representative can adjust the printer and perform
maintenance operations. This menu cannot be used by the user.
LANGUAGE MENU
ENGLISH/FRANCAIS/
DEUTSCH/ESPANOL/
ITALIANO/PORTUGES/
CESKY/JAPANESE
The display language of the message window
can be changed to the required language.
The default setting is English.
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Using Media
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Media Specifications
What types and sizes of media can I load?
Media Media Size Tray* Duplex
Inch Millimeter
A4 8.2 x 11.7 210.0 x 297.0 1/2 Yes
A5 5.9 x 8.3 148.0 x 210.0 1 No
B5 (JIS) 7.2 x 10.1 182.0 x 257.0 1 No
B5 (ISO) 6.9 x 9.8 176.0 x 250.0 1 No
Executive 7.25 x 10.5 184.0 x 267.0 1 No
Folio 8.3 x 13.0 210.0 x 330.0 1 Yes
Foolscap 8.0 x 13.0 203.2 x 330.2 1 Yes
Kai 16 7.3 x 10.2 185.0 x 260.0 1 No
16K 7.7 x 10.6 195.0 x 270.0 1 No
32K 5.1 x 7.3 130.0 x 185.0 1 No
Legal 8.5 x 14.0 215.9 x 355.6 1 Yes
Government Legal 8.5 x 13.0 216.0 x 330.0 1 Yes
Letter 8.5 x 11.0 215.9 x 279.4 1/2 Yes
SP Folio 8.5 x 12.69 215.9 x 322.3 1 Yes
Government Letter 8.0 x 10.5 203.2 x 266.7 1 No
Statement 5.5 x 8.5 140.0 x 216.0 1 No
UK Quarto 8.0 x 10.0 203.2 x 254.0 1 No
Japanese Postcard 3.9 x 5.8 100.0 x 148.0 1 No
Japanese Postcard-D 5.8 x 7.9 148.0 x 200.0 1 No
Envelope C5 6.4 x 9.0 162.0 x 229.0 1 No
Envelope C6 4.5 x 6.4 114.0 x 162.0 1 No
Envelope Com10 4.125 x 9.5 104.7 x 241.3 1 No
Envelope DL 4.3 x 8.7 110.0 x 220.0 1 No
Envelope Monarch 3.875 x 7.5 98.4 x 190.5 1 No
Envelope Chou #3 4.7 x 9.2 120.0 x 235.0 1 No
Envelope Chou #4 3.5 x 8.1 90.0 x 205.0 1 No
Envelope You #4 4.1 x 9.3 105.0 x 235.0 1 No
Photo Size 4x6"/10x15 4.0 x 6.0 102.0 x 152.0 1 No
Thick Stock, Glossy —Only supported for letter, A4, or smaller media.
Custom Size, Minimum 3.6 x 5.9 92.0 x 148.0 1 No**
Custom Size, Maximum 8.5 x 14.0 216.0 x 356.0 1 Yes
Notes:
* Tray 1 = Multipurpose
Tray 2 = Plain paper only
** The minimum possible size for duplex printing is 92.0 x 276.0 mm
(3.63 x 10.87").
!"
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 print 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
Tray 2
Orientation
Driver
Media Type
Weight
Duplexing
Use plain paper that is
Suitable for plain paper laser printers, such as standard or recycled office
#
paper.
Face up
Plain paper
60 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb bond)
See page 52 for supported sizes.
Up to 200 sheets, depending on the paper
weight
Up to 500 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 media that is
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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!"
Keep media between 35% and 85% relative humidity. Toner does
not adhere well to moist or wet paper.
Layered
#
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
Duplexing
!"
43 lb bond is also referred to as 90 lb index stock.
Up to 50 thick stock sheets, depending on
their thickness
Tray 2
Face up
Thick
91 to 163 g/m² (25 to 43 lb)
Not supported
Not supported
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DO NOT use thick stock that is
Mixed with any other media in the trays (as this will cause printer misfeed-
#
ing)
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 Up to 10 envelopes, depending on their
thickness
Tray 2 Not supported
Orientation Face up
Driver
Media Type
Weight 60 to 163 g/m² (16 to 43 lb bond)
Duplexing Not supported
Use envelopes that are
Common office envelopes approved for laser printing with diagonal joints,
#
sharp folds and edges, and ordinary gummed flaps
!"
Approved for laser printing
#
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
#
Too rough of a surface
#
Material that will melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or emit dangerous fumes
#
Been presealed
#
Envelope
Because the envelopes pass through heated rollers, the gummed
area on the flaps may seal. Using envelopes with emulsion-based
glue avoids this problem.
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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.
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
Duplexing
Use label sheets that are
Recommended for laser printers
#
DO NOT use label sheets that
Have labels that easily peel off or have parts of the label already removed
#
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
Tray 2
Face up
Label
60 to 163 g/m² (16 to 90 lb)
Not supported
Do not use
Not supported
OK to use
Shiny backed paper
Full-page labels
(uncut)
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Letterhead
Try printing your data on a sheet of plain paper first to check placement.
Capacity Tray 1
Tray 2
Orientation
Driver
Media Type
Weight
Duplexing
Face up
Letterhead
60 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb bond)
See page 52 for supported sizes (face up—top of page first).
Up to 50 sheets, depending on their size and
thickness
Not supported
Postcards
Try printing your data on a sheet of plain paper first to check placement.
Capacity Tray 1
Orientation
Driver
Media Type
Weight
Duplexing
Up to 50 postcards, depending on their
thickness
Tray 2
Face up
Postcard
60 to 163 g/m² (16 to 90 lb)
Not supported
Not supported
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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
#
!"
If the postcard is warped, press on the warped
area before putting it in Tray 1.
Folded or wrinkled
#
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 7, “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.
Try printing your data on a sheet of plain paper first to check placement.
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!"
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, causing feeding problems.
Capacity Tray 1 Up to 50 transparencies, depending on their
thickness
Tray 2 Not supported
Orientation Face up
Driver
Media Type
Duplexing Not supported
!"
Always first test a small quantity of a particular type of transparency.
Use transparencies that are
Approved for laser printing
#
DO NOT use transparencies that
Have static electricity that will cause them to stick together
#
Are specified for inkjet printers only
#
Transparency
Glossy Stock
Test all glossy stock to ensure acceptable performance and to ensure that the
image does not shift.
Capacity Tray 1 Up to 50 glossy sheets, depending on their
Tray 2 Not supported
Orientation Face up
Driver
Media Type
Weight 60 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb)
Duplexing Not supported
DO NOT use glossy stock that is
Mixed with any other media in the trays (as this will cause printer misfeed-
#
ing)
Specified for inkjet printers only
#
Glossy
Media Types
thickness
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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.
!"
When printing in color on legal-size media, the bottom margin is
17.0 mm (0.669").
!"
When printing on glossy stock, the top margin is 10 mm (0.394").
a
a
Printable
a
a = 4 mm (0.157")
a
Area
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 52.
Loading Plain Paper
1
Remove the lid from Tray 1, and
then open the front panel of 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.
5
Close the front panel of Tray 1
tray, and then reattach the lid.
Other Media
When loading media other than plain paper, set the media mode (for example, Envelope, Glossy, Label, Thick Stock or Transparency) in the driver for
optimum print quality.
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Loading Envelopes
1
Remove the lid from Tray 1, and
then open the front panel of
Tray 1.
2
Remove any media from the tray.
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.
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!"
For envelopes with the
flap along the long edge,
load the envelopes with
the flap toward the left of
the printer.
5
Slide the media guides against
the edges of the envelopes.
6
Close the front panel of Tray 1
tray, and then reattach the lid.
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7
Pull the lever, and then open the
top cover.
!"
If there is paper in the
output tray, remove it.
Fold up the output tray
before opening the top
cover.
!"
Do not touch the transfer
belt.
8
Raise the fuser separator levers
on the fuser unit.
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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.
9
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.
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Loading Labels/Postcard/Thick Stock/Glossy Stock and Transparency
1
Remove the lid from Tray 1, and
then open the front panel of
Tray 1.
2
Remove any media from the tray.
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.
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5
Slide the media guides against
the edges of the media.
6
Close the front panel of Tray 1
tray, and then reattach the lid.
Tray 2
Loading Plain Paper
1
Pull out Tray 2 as far as possible.
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2
Lift up Tray 2 to remove it.
3
Remove the lid from Tray 2.
4
Press down the media pressure
plate to lock it into place.
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5
Load the paper face up in the
tray.
!"
Do not load above the
100% line. Up to 500
sheets (80 g/m
plain paper can be
loaded into the tray at
one time.
6
Reattach the lid to Tray 2.
2
[22 lb]) of
1
0
0%
7
5
5
0
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7
Reinsert Tray 2 into the printer.
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Duplexing
Select paper with high opacity for duplex (double sided) printing. Opacity
refers to how effectively paper blocks out what is written on the opposite side
of the page. If the paper has low opacity (high translucency), then the printed
data from one side of the page will show through to the other side. Check
your application for margin information. For best results, print a small quantity
to make sure the opacity is acceptable.
Duplex (Double sided) printing can be done automatically with the duplex
option installed and selected.
Note
Only plain paper, 60–90 g/m2 (16–24 lb bond) can be autoduplexed. See
“Media Specifications” on page 52.
Duplexing envelopes, labels, transparencies, or glossy is not
supported.
How do I autoduplex?
You should verify that the duplex option is physically installed on the printer to
successfully duplex the job.
Check your application to determine how to set your margins for duplex
printing.
The following Binding Position settings are available.
1
1
Duplexing
If “Short Edge” is selected, the pages will be laid out to flip
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2
1
1
at the top.
1
3
If “Long Edge” is selected, the pages will be laid out to flip
at the sides.
2
1
3
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In addition, if “N-up” has been set to “Booklet”, autoduplex printing is performed.
The following Order settings are available when “Booklet” is selected.
1
1
3
2
1
Load plain paper into the tray.
2
From the printer driver, specify the layout for duplex printing.
3
Click OK.
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If “Left Binding” is selected, the pages can be folded as a
left-bound booklet.
2
1
3
If “Right Binding” is selected, the pages can be folded as a
right-bound booklet.
1
3
With autoduplexing, the back side is printed first, and then the front
side is printed.
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.
2
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If the media is stacked too high in the output tray, your printer may
experience media misfeeds, excessive media curl, or static buildup.
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Remove transparencies as soon as possible from the output tray to
avoid static buildup.
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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-
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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-
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tion.
Before using stored media, do a trial print and check print quality.
Media Storage
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Refer to the following URL for recycling information.
Americas: printer.konicaminolta.com/products/recycle/index.asp
Europe: printer.konicaminolta.com
Note
Do not use refilled toner cartridges or unapproved toner cartridges. Any
damage to the printer or quality problems caused by a refilled toner
cartridge or unapproved toner cartridge will void your warranty. No
technical support is provided to recover from these problems.
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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
AM A00V-013
EU
AP A00V-043
GC A00V-083
Printer Part
Number
A00V-023
A00V-033
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
TW A00V-073
Printer Part
Number
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.
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In a cool, dry location away from sunlight (due to heat).
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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.
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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.
If
TONER OUT ACTION on the QUALITY/TONER OUT ACTION menu
is set to
color of the toner) appears when a toner cartridge becomes empty. Follow the
steps below to replace the toner cartridge.
STOP, the message REPLACE X TONER (where “X” represents the
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1
TONER OUT ACTION
If
menu is set to
Check the message window to see which color of toner is empty.
Perform the operation described below to automatically rotate the carousel to move the toner cartridge for the specified color, so that it can be
replaced.
Press Key Until Display Reads
CONTINUE
QUALITY/TONER OUT ACTION
on the
, the message
REPLACE X TONER
X EMPTY
or
appears.
X EMPTY
MENU
PRINT MENU
If the hard disk drive is installed, the
PROOF/PRINT MENU appears.
× 2 (or × 3)
MENU
QUALITY MENU
REPLACE TONER
BLACK
Press until appropriate
color (
X) is displayed.
X
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Press Key Until Display Reads
PLEASE WAIT
2
Pull the lever, and then open the
top cover.
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If there is paper in the
output tray, remove it.
Fold up the output tray
before opening the top
cover.
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Do not touch the transfer
belt.
3
Open the front cover and check
that the toner cartridge to be
replaced has rotated to the
exchange position.
Then, it displays
DOOR AND/REPLACE X TONER
OPEN
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!"
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).
4
Pull the handle on the toner cartridge toward you, and then pull
the toner cartridge up to remove
it.
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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.
5
Prepare a new toner cartridge.
6
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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7
Remove the cover from the
toner roller.
!"
Do not touch or scratch
the toner roller.
8
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.
9
Press down on the toner cartridge until it snaps into place.
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10
Close the front cover.
11
Carefully close the top cover.
!"
The printer must complete a calibration cycle (less than 2 minutes)
after the toner cartridge has been replaced. If you open the top
IDLE
cover before the message
repeats the calibration cycle.
appears, the printer stops and
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