Thank you for purchasing a magicolor 6110. Your magicolor 6110 is specially
designed for optimal performance in Windows, Macintosh, and networking
environments.
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Minolta is a trademark of Minolta Co., Ltd. Other product names mentioned in this
guide may also be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
MINOLTA-QMS, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to this guide and to the
equipment described herein without notice. Considerable effort has been made to
ensure that this guide is free of inaccuracies and omissions. However, MINOLTAQMS, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind including, but not limited to, any implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with regard to this
guide. MINOLTA-QMS, Inc. assumes no responsibility for, or liability for, errors
contained in this guide or for incidental, special, or consequential damages arising
out of the furnishing of this guide, or the use of this guide in operating the equipment,
or in connection with the performance of the equipment when so operated.
Registering the Printer
—Fill out and send in the
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registration card enclosed in
your shipment or downloaded
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Internet
instructions on
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Refilled Toner Cartridges15
Replacing the OPC Belt Cartridge 15
Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle 20
Replacing the Cleaning Roller 23
Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle 25
Replacing the Ozone Filter 27
2 Using Media .....................................................................................................29
Introduction 30
Media Storage and Handling 30
Media Trays32
Printing Area 32
Page Margins 36
Image Alignment36
Output Tray 36
Media 37
Plain Paper 38
Envelopes 38
Glossy Media 39
Labels 40
Letterhead and Memo Media 41
Postcards (Japanese size) 41
Thick Stock42
Transparencies 42
Loading Media 44
Preparing the Paper44
Refilling the Media Tray44
Duplexing47
Using Media Other Than Plain Paper48
Loading and Printing Envelopes48
Loading and Printing Thick Stock (Including Glossy Media and Labels)49
Loading and Printing Transparencies50
Print Media and Your Warranty50
3 Maintaining the Printer ....................................................................................51
Maintaining the Printer 52
Cleaning 54
Cleaning Schedule 54
Cleaning the Printer 55
Guidelines for Cleaning Inside the Printer56
Cleaning the Transfer Unit56
Cleaning the OPC Belt Cartridge60
Cleaning the Laser Lens63
Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer64
Printing a Status Page70
Preventing Media Jams 71
Automatic Jam Recovery 72
Understanding the Media Path 72
Media Path with Optional Duplex Unit73
Understanding Media Jam Status Messages 73
Clearing Media Jams 74
Handling Media Jams by Location75
Contents2
Misfeed Jams75
Inner Jams, Outer and Drum Jams76
Duplex Unit Jams79
Clearing Other Jams81
Solving Problems with Media Jams 82
Solving Other Problems 84
Solving Problems with Printing Quality 87
Status, Error, and Service Messages 97
Status and Error Messages98
Service Messages105
HP-GL Error Codes and PCL Error Codes109
PostScript Errors110
Additional Assistance 110
5 Installing Other Accessories ................... ....................................... ... ...........111
Using BuzzBox116
Cabinet 116
Color Calibration Kit 116
Dual In-Line Memory Modules (DIMMs) 116
How Much Memory Do You Need? 117
Minimum System Memory Requirements117
Duplex Unit 122
Emulations, Fonts, and Other Software 126
Emulations126
Fonts129
Lower Feeder Unit (LFU) 132
Media Trays 140
Interfaces and Daughterboards 143
Interfaces143
SCSI Interface 146
Internal IDE Hard Disk Drive 148
SC-210 Color Convenience Copier 151
Security Key 151
What's in the Kit?151
Setting Configuration Menu Passwords152
Using Configuration Menu Passwords154
Time-of-Day Clock 154
6 Color Printing ................................................................................................159
Introduction 160
Color Management and Control160
Contents
3
MINOLTA-QMS QCOLOR Technology160
Further Information161
7 Repacking the Printer ...................................................................................163
Storing the Printer 164
Relocating Your Printer 164
Repacking the Printer 165
What's Involved?166
Remove the Cables and Media Tray(s) 167
Remove the Toner Cartridges 167
Prepare the Fuser Unit 167
Change the Waste Toner Bottle 169
Remove the Duplex Unit 170
Remove the Lower Feeder Unit(s) 171
Repack the Printer 174
Checklist 174
Repacking 175
A Technical Specifications ..............................................................................179
Requirements 180
Space Requirements180
Power Requirements181
Location Requirements182
Computer Requirements184
ENERGY STAR Compliance184
Engine and Controller Specifications 185
The numbers on the startup page refer to number of sheets/faces printed
during the lifetime of the printer. The numbers in CrownView and on the
consumables statistics page refer to the number of sheets/faces printed to
date during the current consumables tracking period (Administration/
Consumables/Start Period menu).
is a single
single-sided
is four planes. A
pass
color
of the OPC belt (one toner color). For example, a
page
(also called a
two-sided
face
) consists of up to four passes
(duplex) color page (also called a
sheet
)
Where can I get more information?
For further information about the consumables statistics page and replace-
ment menus, refer to the
CrownBook
.
Consumable Life Expectancies8
Replacing Consumables
Attention
Failure to follow instructions as outlined in this printer documentation
could result in voiding your warranty.
Use of consumables not manufactured by MINOLTA-QMS may cause damage to your printer and void your warranty. If MINOLTA-QMS printer failure or
damage is found to be directly attributable to the use of non-MINOLTA-QMS
consumables, MINOLTA-QMS will not repair the printer free of charge. In this
case, standard time and material charges will be applied to service your
printer for that particular failure or damage.
The following messages indicate that an item needs to be replaced.
Item/
Message
Display
Cleaning
roller
REPLACE
CLEANING
ROLLER
Fuser oil
botle
REPLACE
OIL
BOTTLE
Maximum
Life
Expectancy
20,000
pages
12,000
pages
Minimum
Life
Expectancy
This item needs
replacing by
user after...
REPLACE
CLEANING
ROLLER displays
in the message
window (after
20,000 pages).
FUSER OIL
EMPTY displays
in the message
window (after up
to 12,000 pages).
Comment
If a previously used
cleaning roller is
installed and the
usage information is
reset, the monitoring system will provide incorrect usage
information.
See “Replacing the
Cleaning Roller” on
page 23.
Fuser oil life is
media dependent.
Heavy coverage,
intermittent printing, and different
media types can
use up oil at an
accelerated rate,
reducing fuser oil
bottle life.
Replacing Consumables
See “Replacing the
Fuser Oil Bottle” on
page 20.
9
Item/
Message
Display
OPC belt
cartridge
REPLACE
BELT
Toner
<COLOR>
TONER
EMPTY
Maximum
Life
Expectancy
120,000
planes
(usually
occurs with
continuous use)
14,000
planes
black (K);
8,500
planes per
cartridge of
cyan,
magenta,
and yellow
(CMY)
Minimum
Life
Expectancy
60,000
planes
(may occur
with job
sizes averaging one
page)
This item needs
replacing by
user after...
REPLACE BELT
displays in the
message window (up to
120,000 pages).
COLOR
<
EMPTY displays
in the message
window (after
approximately
14,000 planes
per black cartridge and 8,500
planes per yellow,
magenta, and
cyan cartridge).
> TONER
Comment
Other factors also
affect cartridge life.
See “Replacing the
OPC Belt Cartridge”
on page 15.
The initial starter
toner kit that is
shipped with your
printer will contain
four toner cartridges
with half of the
capacity of the
replacement toner
cartridges. This
means that the initial starter black
toner cartridge has
a life of 7,000 letter/
A4-size planes (@
5% coverage),
while the initial
starter cyan,
magenta, and yellow toner cartridges
each have a life of
4,250 letter/A4-size
planes (@ 5% coverage of each
color).
Waste toner
bottle
CHECK
WASTE
TONER
18,000
pages
CHECK WASTE
TONER displays
in the message
window (after
18,000 color
planes).
Replacing Consumables10
See “Replacing a
Toner Cartridge” on
page 11.
See “Replacing the
Waste Toner Bottle” on page 25.
Item/
Message
Display
Ozone
filter*
Notes *Ozone filters are maintenance items that are user-installable.
Maximum
Life
Expectancy
12 months12 months“Replacing the
Minimum
Life
Expectancy
This item needs
replacing by
user after...
Comment
Ozone Filter” on
page 27.
Ordering Consumables
How do I order consumables?
Choosing the right consumables for your magicolor 6110 printer not only
increases its reliability and performance, but also minimizes the risk of
damage.
For example, only MINOLTA-QMS toner cartridges are designed to meet the
exact specifications of your MINOLTA-QMS printer, giving maximum performance, efficiency, and long life.
Toner cartridges and other consumables for the magicolor 6110 are available
from your local vendor or Q-SHOP (www.q-shop.com).
Where can I get more information?
See the
MINOLTA-QMS office nearest you for information on ordering.
Service & Support Guide
for the telephone number of the
Replacing a Toner Cartridge
Characters and images are created in your laser printer through a process
that applies toner to the photosensitive (OPC) belt (which functions like photographic film). 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.
The carbon-particle toner is nontoxic. If you get toner on your hands,
5"
wash them in cool water or a neutral detergent. If you get toner on
your clothes, lightly dust them off as much as possible. If some toner
remains on your clothes, use cool, not hot water, to rinse the toner off,
provided your clothing is washable.
Replacing a Toner Cartridge
11
WARNING!
If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately and consult a
doctor. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) information can be found at
www.minolta-qms.com (click on the Answer Base).
ACHTUNG! Sollte Toner in Ihre Augen gelangen, die Augen unbedingt
sofort mit kaltem Wasser ausspülen und einen Artzt aufsuchen.
MSDS-Informationen (Material Safety Data Sheets; Datenblätter zur
Materialsicherheit) finden Sie im Internet unter www.minolta-qms.com
(klicken Sie auf “Answer Base”).
Toner Cartridge Life
A toner cartridge contains enough toner to print the following number of letter/
Initial starter black toner cartridges will print 7,000 letter/A4-size
5"
planes, while the yellow, magenta, and cyan initial starter toner
cartridges will each print 4,250 letter/A4-size planes at normal
5% coverage.
When toner runs low in a cartridge,
message window. Printing continues even though the warning appears.
However, the color gradually fades, so replace the toner cartridge as soon
as possible.
When toner is low, it’s sometimes helpful to take the cartridge out of the
printer and redistribute the toner by gently rocking the cartridge horizontally
side to side (as you do for a new cartridge) five or six times. Then reinstall the
cartridge.
<COLOR>
If the
you redistribute the toner and print quality is affected, you must replace the
toner cartridge.
The printer, approximately 100 planes after detecting that toner in a cartridge
is low, displays
TONER LOW message remains in the message window after
<COLOR>
TONER EMPTY in the message window.
<COLOR>
TONER LOW displays in the
Replacing a Toner Cartridge12
If the user changes the toner before it is empty and does not reset the counter
(Operator Control/Consumables/Item Replaced), the consumable status will
be incorrect.
Toner Cartridge Handling
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 95° F (35° C) and the maximum
storage humidity is 80% without condensation.
„ Level during storage.
Do not 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.
How do I replace a toner cartridge?
Toner Cartridge Replacement
Your printer uses four toner cartridges: black, yellow, magenta, and cyan.
1
Check the message display to see what toner color is out.
2
Open the printer’s front cover.
Press the front cover latch on the upper right side
of the printer.
3
Remove and discard the empty toner cartridge.
WARNING!
Dispose of the used toner cartridge according to your local regulations.
Do not dispose of it by burning.
ACHTUNG! Entsorgen Sie alte Tonerkassetten keinesfalls durch
Verbrennen, sondern ordnungsgemäß entsprechend den lokalen
Bestimmungen.
Replacing a Toner Cartridge
13
4
Remove the new toner cartridge from its shipping bag.
Attention
Do not hold the toner cartridge vertically.
5
Distribute the toner inside the
cartridge.
Holding a cartridge with both
hands, gently rock it
five or six times.
tally
6
Carefully remove the tape by
pulling on the tab.
horizon-
7
Remove the
protective cover from
the cartridge.
8
Align the toner cartridge with
the cartridge guides, and
gently push the cartridge into
the printer.
5"
5"
orange
Each toner cartridge
has a colored label
that corresponds to a
colored label to the
right of the cartridge
slots. Always install
the toner cartridge in
the slot with a label of
the same color.
While the cartridges may appear not to be fully inserted, gently
closing the front cover will guide them to their proper operating
position.
K
Y
M
C
Colored
labels
Attention
If a toner cartridge doesn’t slide in easily, don’t force it.
Replacing a Toner Cartridge14
9
Close the printer’s front cover.
10
Print at least 20 sheets to make sure
the toner in the new cartridge has
settled properly.
Refilled Toner Cartridges
Attention
Refilled toner cartridges may produce variations in toner quality and
reliability and can reduce the print quality of your documents. Any
damage to the printer or quality problems caused by a refilled toner
cartridge use will void your warranty.
Replacing the OPC Belt Cartridge
WARNING!
The fuser unit can become extremely hot and cause severe
burns. Make sure the unit is cool before handling it.
ACHTUNG! Die Fixiereinheit kann sehr heiß werden, so daß
Verbrennungsgefahr besteht. Bitte lassen Sie die Fixiereinheit einige
Zeit abühlen, bevor Sie diese berühren.
Replacing the OPC Belt Cartridge
15
Attention
The OPC belt is
extremely sensitive
to bright light and
direct sunlight.
Always leave it in its
protective bag until
you’re ready to install
it. Any exposure to light should be avoided and limited to less than two
minutes, or permanent damage could result.
If you suspect a belt is damaged due to exposure to light, put the belt in
a dark place to recover. Depending on the amount of exposure,
recovery may take up to two hours. Recovery time is dependent on the
amount of exposure sustained, and recovery is not guaranteed.
Any damage resulting from mishandling of the OPC belt cartridge will
void the warranty of the OPC belt cartridge. Also, handle the cartridge
carefully by its sides so you don’t touch the surface (the green part) of
the belt. The belt cartridge is extremely sensitive to hand oils and
scratches, both of which reduce print quality.
When the top cover is opened, the fuser unit temperature drops
gradually (one hour wait time). Do not replace the OPC belt cartridge
until you are sure that the fuser unit has cooled down.
When the OPC belt cartridge is worn out, the message REPLACE BELT
appears. The printer will not print until the OPC belt is replaced.
When you replace the OPC belt cartridge after a REPLACE BELT message
displays in the message window, the printer automatically recovers.
The OPC belt life is directly related to the number of rotations of the belt.
Longest belt life is achieved with continuous printing. Intermittent printing with
small job sizes requires cleaning rotations before and after each job, and sub-
sequently will impact OPC life.
Replacing the OPC Belt Cartridge16
How do I replace an OPC belt cartridge?
1
Open the printer’s top and
front covers.
Attention
If you have installed a
duplex unit, it must be
opened before the
printer’s top cover.
1
2b
2a
Attention
Opening the front cover pulls the toner cartridges forward slightly to
make room for the OPC belt cartridge. You could damage the OPC
belt if you don’t do this.
Replacing the OPC Belt Cartridge
17
2
Rotate up the two lock
levers (one on each
side of the OPC belt
cartridge).
3
Remove the used
OPC belt
cartridge.
WARNING!
Dispose of the used OPC belt cartridge according to your local
regulations. Do not dispose of it by burning.
ACHTUNG! Entsorgen Sie die Trommeleinheit ordnungsgemäß
entsprechend den lokalen Bestimmungen.
4
Remove the new OPC belt cartridge from its packaging.
5
Pull out the two
orange tensionrelease pins A
(one on each
side of the
cartridge), and
then remove the
protective
sheet B from
the cartridge.
A
B
The green surface of the cartridge faces you. The white powder
5"
lubricant on a new OPC belt is normal; it won’t affect quality.
Replacing the OPC Belt Cartridge18
A
6
Holding the cartridge
above the printer, align the
guide pins on the cartridge
with the guide slots in the
lock levers.
Attention
When lowering the
cartridge into the guide
slots, the metal contact
on the lower-left side of
the cartridge should be
aligned outside of the
left guide slot.
7
Gently guide the cartridge
into the printer.
Attention
The cartridge should
slide easily into the
printer. Don’t force it.
Metal contact
8
Rotate the two lock
levers to secure the
OPC belt cartridge in
the printer.
Replacing the OPC Belt Cartridge
19
9
Close the printer’s
top cover.
10
If you have a duplex unit
installed, close the unit’s
top cover.
11
Close the printer’s
front cover.
12
In the Operator Control/
Consumables/Item
Replaced/OPC Cartridge
menu choose
reset the consumables
usage monitoring
system.
5"
To access consumables usage information, use the Operator Control/
Consumables/Print Statistics menu or the CrownView printer web page.
Yes
You should manually reset the consumables usage monitoring
system to ensure accurate consumables monitoring.
to
c
a
b
Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle
The fuser oil provides a lubricant necessary for the proper functioning of the
printer.
WARNING!
The fuser unit can become extremely hot and cause severe
burns. Make sure the unit is cool before handling it.
ACHTUNG! Die Fixiereinheit kann sehr heiß werden, so daß
Verbrennungsgefahr besteht. Bitte lassen Sie die Fixiereinheit einige
Zeit abühlen, bevor Sie diese berühren.
Attention
When the top cover is opened, the fuser unit temperature drops
gradually (one hour wait time). Do not replace the fuser oil bottle until
you are sure that the fuser unit has cooled down.
Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle20
How do I replace the fuser oil?
Nozzle
When the oil in the fuser oil bottle is expended, the message FUSER OIL
EMPTY appears and the printer does not print. Replace the fuser oil bottle.
After the new bottle is installed, printing automatically resumes.
1
Turn off the printer.
2
Open the top cover of the
printer.
1
2b
2a
Attention
If you have installed a
duplex unit, it must be
opened before the
printer’s top cover.
3
Rotate the two fuser oil
bottle lock levers to
release the fuser oil bottle.
4
Remove the empty fuser
oil bottle.
Attention
Hold a sheet of paper under
the oil bottle as you remove
it, so no oil drips into the
printer.
5
Turn the nozzle on the opening on the bottom clockwise to close it.
6
Use the fuser oil remover syringe that came with
your printer or an eye-dropper to remove any
excess oil from the printer.
Dispose of the oil and fuser oil bottle in
5"
accordance with local safety laws and
regulations.
Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle
21
7
Install the new fuser oil
bottle (nozzle down).
8
Rotate the two oil bottle
levers to lock the oil bottle
into place.
9
Close the top cover and
turn on the printer.
If you have a
5"
duplex unit
installed, close
the unit’s top
cover.
10
In the Operator Control/
Consumables/Item
Replaced/Fuser Oil
menu choose
reset the consumables
usage monitoring system.
Yes
2
1
to
You should manually reset the consumables usage monitoring
5"
system to ensure accurate consumables monitoring.
To access consumables usage information, use the Operator Control/
Consumables/Print Statistics menu or the CrownView printer web page.
Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle22
Replacing the Cleaning Roller
WARNING!
The fuser unit can become extremely hot and cause severe
burns. Make sure the unit is cool before handling it.
ACHTUNG! Die Fixiereinheit kann sehr heiß werden, so daß
Verbrennungsgefahr besteht. Bitte lassen Sie die Fixiereinheit einige
Zeit abühlen, bevor Sie diese berühren.
Attention
When the top cover is opened, the fuser unit temperature drops
gradually (one hour wait time).
Do not replace the cleaning roller until you are sure that the fuser unit
has cooled down.
How do I replace the cleaning roller?
1
Turn off the printer.
2b
1
2a
2
Open the top cover of the
printer.
Attention
If you have installed a duplex unit, it must be opened before the
printer’s top cover.
Replacing the Cleaning Roller
23
3
Open the two cleaning
roller lock levers.
4
Grasp the handle of the
cleaning roller and
remove it.
5
Install the new
cleaning roller.
Cleaning roller
6
Close the two cleaning
roller lock levers.
Replacing the Cleaning Roller24
7
Close the top cover and
turn on the printer.
2
If you have a
5"
duplex unit
installed, close
the duplex unit’s
top cover.
8
In the Operator Control/
Consumables/Item
Replaced/Cleaning
Roller menu choose
Yes
to reset the consumables usage monitoring system.
You should manually reset the consumables usage monitoring
5"
system to ensure accurate consumables monitoring.
To access consumables usage information, use the Operator Control/Consumables/Print Statistics menu or the CrownView printer web page.
1
Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle
How do I replace the waste toner bottle?
1
Open the front cover.
Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle
25
2
Take out the used
waste toner bottle.
3
Use the label on the
side of the used waste toner bottle to seal the
opening.
WARNING!
e of the used waste toner bottle according to your local
Dispos
regulations. Do not dispose of it by burning.
Holder
Waste toner bottle
ACHTUNG! Entsorgen Sie den Alttonerbehälter keinesfalls,
indem Sie ihn verbrennen, sondern ordnungsgemäß
entsprechend den lokalen Bestimmungen.
4
Set the new waste toner bottle in the holder.
5
Close the cover.
Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle26
6
In the Operator Control/Consumables/Item Replaced/Waste Toner Bottle
menu choose
5"
To access consumables usage information, use the Operator Control/
Consumables/Print Statistics menu or the CrownView printer web page.
Yes
to reset the consumables monitoring system.
When you replace the waste toner bottle after a
TONER
automatically recovers. However, you should manually reset the
consumables usage monitoring system to ensure accurate consumables monitoring.
message displays in the message window, the engine
Replacing the Ozone Filter
How do I replace the ozone filter?
The ozone filter reduces exhausted ozone gas. It should be replaced every
12 months.
1
Slide open the ozone filter door on
the left rear of the printer.
2
Remove the ozone filter from
the case.
Dispose of the used ozone
5"
filter according to your local
regulations.
A
CHECK WASTE
3
Install a new ozone filter
in the case.
4
Reinstall the ozone filter
case.
Replacing the Ozone Filter
B
B
B
A
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