Konica Minolta OM User Manual

Unpacking and Setting Up Instruction

Unpacking Procedure

Set up your printer according to the following procedure. Check

that the following items are contained with the printer in the

box.

1. Accessories

User Kit including:

- User’s Manual

- Printer Driver User’s

Manual

- Software Diskettes

- End User’s License

Agreement

- Unpacking/Setting-Up

Instructions

Power Cord

2. Power Cord Instruction

3. 500-Sheet Cassette (A4)

4. Printer

5. Imaging Cartridge

Since the printer weighs approximately 55.1 lbs (25 Kg), two

people are re quired to lift it.

NOTE

Plastic Joint

Unpacking and Setting Up Instruction

1. Remove the six plastic joints from the box.

1. Lift up the upper box to take the printer and cassette out of

the box. Remove the vinyl bag and all shipping materials.

Setting Up Instructions

1. Place the printer in the location

you have chosen.

1. Pressing the upper c over lock

release button, open the upper

cover.

Remove the shippingmaterial

inside the printer.

Unpacking and Setting Up Instruction

1. Take the imaging cartridge out

of the box.

Holding it with both hands,

shake it well in the direction of

the arrows.

1. Pull thetaboutwardslowlyuntil

the sealing tape is completely re-

moved.

1. Shake theimaging cartridge4or

5times in the direction of the ar-

rows to distribute the toner even-

ly.

1. Install the imaging cartridge

securely into the printer by

sliding the pins on each side

of the cartridge along the

grooves of the cartridge

guide.

Unpacking and Setting Up Instruction

1. Close the upper cover.

1. Make sure that the power

switch of the printer is placed

in the OFF position.

1. Plug one end of the power

cord into the printer’s power

cordsocketandplugtheother

endofthepower cordintothe

power outlet.

1. Press the power switch to the

ON position.

1. Open the last page of your

User Kit. Fill in the Service

Sticker and stick it to the

printerframe.

Welcome

Thank you for selecting a Minolta PagePro 20 Printer!

To assist you to easilysetupandoperate your printerand install the

Printer Driver software, the Minolta PagePro 20 Printer comes with

a comprehensive User Kit. The Minolta PagePro 20 User Kit con-

sists of an Unpacking and Setting Up Instruction,aUser’s Manual

and a Software Package.

The first chapters of the User’s Manual explain the functions of the

printer and how it operates.Besides,they provide you with the trou-

bleshooting tips as well as general precautionsyou should observe

when operating the printer.

The chapters for Windows 95, Windows 3.1 and Status Monitor 20

describe how to install and use the Minolta PagePro 20 Printer Util-

ity. Before reading these chapters, we recommend that you read the

previous chapters of the User’s Manual first, where it is explained

how to set up and operate the printer.

At the back you will find the Software Package including installa-

tion disks of the Printer Utility and Font Manager.

To ensure top performance and effective use of your printer, read

this manual carefully from cover to cover, and keep it at hand for

future reference.

No part of these documents may be reproduced, transmitted, tran-

scribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into other lan-

guages without the express written prior consent of Minolta Co.,

Ltd.

The contents of these manuals are subject to change without notice.

Trademark Acknowledgments

HP, LaserJet 4V and PCL are registered trademarks of Hewlett-

Packard Company.

Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer

Corporation.

Foreword

TrueType is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

IBM is a registered trademarkof InternationalBusiness Machines

Corporation.

Intellifontis a trademark of Agfa Corporation.

Adobe, PostScript,andthePostScript logo are trademarksofAdobe

Systems, Inc.

NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell Inc.

Minolta is a registered trademarkof Minolta Co., Ltd.

PagePro is a trademark of Minolta in Europe, Japan and Asia.

All other products or name brands are trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective holders.

This printerincludes the softwaredevelopedby TokyoDenshiSekei

K.K.

Foreword

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1. Printer Features.............................................1-1

2. Printer Parts and Accessories .....................1-2

3. Control Panel.................................................1-6

Layout for Control Panel..................................1-6

Indicator Function............................................1-7

LCD Function ..................................................1-7

Key Functions..................................................1-8

Chapter 2 Setting-Up

1. Installation Precaution..................................2-1

Selecting a Location for the Printer .................2-1

Power Source..................................................2-1

Grounding........................................................2-2

Space Requirements.......................................2-3

2. Operational Precaution

..................................2-4

Operating Environment....................................2-4

Operation.........................................................2-4

Printer Supplies...............................................2-6

3. Setting Up Your Printer.................................2-7

4. Connecting the Power Cord .........................2-9

5. Turning the Printer ON and OFF ..................2-10

Turning the Printer ON.....................................2-10

Turning the Printer OFF...................................2-10

6. Printing a Test Page......................................2-11

Configuration Page..........................................2-12

PCL Font List...................................................2-13

PCL Demo Print...............................................2-15

Contents

7. Connecting the Interface Cable ...................2-16

Interface Port...................................................2-16

8. Moving the Printer.........................................2-17

Chapter 3 Using the Printer

1. Using the Control Panel................................3-1

Basic Menu Setting Method ............................3-1

Tray 1 Paper Size Setting Method ...................3-2

Job Separation ................................................3-3

2. Understanding the Printer Menus................3-4

Overview of Printer Menus..............................3-4

Printer Menus..................................................3-6

(1) Print Menu ...............................................3-7

(2) PCL Menu................................................3-10

(3) PS Menu..................................................3-11

(4) System Menu...........................................3-12

(5) Parallel Menu...........................................3-14

(6) Maintenance Menu..................................3-16

(7) Network Menu..........................................3-17

(8) Test Print..................................................3-19

3. Loading Paper................................................3-21

Supported Media.............................................3-21

Paper Type....................................................3-21

Paper Size.....................................................3-21

Capacity........................................................3-22

Printable Area ...............................................3-23

Page Orientation..............................................3-24

Printing on Envelopes......................................3-25

Printing on Labels............................................3-26

Contents

Printing on Thick paper ...................................3-26

Printing on Transparencies..............................3-26

Printing on Custom Paper...............................3-26

Duplex Printing................................................3-27

Paper Type....................................................3-28

Paper Size.....................................................3-28

Loading Paper in Tray 1...................................3-29

Loading Paper in Tray 2...................................3-31

Loading Paper in Tray 3...................................3-33

Automatic Tray Setting.....................................3-35

Using Manual Feed .........................................3-36

Special Paper Tray Setting ..............................3-37

4. Printing...........................................................3-38

5. Understanding Fonts ....................................3-40

Fonts................................................................3-40

Scalable Fonts...............................................3-40

Bitmap Fonts.................................................3-40

Minolta Font Manager......................................3-40

Chapter 4 Maintaining Your Printer

1. Supplies for Maintenance.............................4-1

2. Replacing the Imaging Cartridge.................4-2

3. Cleaning Your Printer....................................4-4

External Cleaning............................................4-5

Internal Cleaning .............................................4-6

Chapter 5 Solving Printer Problems

1. Clearing A Paper Misfeed .............................5-1

Paper Misfeed in Tray 1 ...................................5-1

Contents

Paper Misfeed in Tray 2 or Tray 3 ....................5-3

Paper Misfeed inside the Printer .....................5-5

Paper Misfeed in the Duplex Unit ....................5-6

2. Printing Problems..........................................5-8

3. Print Quality Problems..................................5-9

4. Understanding Printer Messages................5-12

(1) Status Messages .......................................5-13

(2) Warning Messages ....................................5-15

(3) Caution Messages .....................................5-16

(4) Operator Call Messages ............................5-17

(5) Service Call Messages ..............................5-19

Chapter 6 Installing Options

1. Installing the Third Tray Unit .......................6-1

2. Installing the Duplex Unit .............................6-3

3. Installing the Network Card..........................6-5

4. Installing the Adobe PostScript ROM-DIMM

and Hard Disk ................................................6-7

5. Installing the SIMM........................................6-11

Chapter 7 Specifications

1. Printer.............................................................7-1

2. Third Tray Unit (Optional) .............................7-5

250-Sheet Universal Third Tray Unit................7-5

500-Sheet Third Tray Unit (Letter)...................7-6

500-Sheet Third Tray Unit (A4)........................7-7

3. Duplex Unit (Optional)...................................7-8

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4. SIMM...............................................................7-9

5. Interface Connector and Cable ....................7-10

Chapter1 PrinterDriverforWindows95

Introduction...................................................... 1- 1

System Requirements ..........................................1-1

Installing the Printer Driver..................................1-2

Plug and Play ....................................................1-2

Manual Installation.............................................1-5

Setting the Printing Options .................................1-11

General Button Operations...................................1-11

Printer Properties Window...................................1-11

General..............................................................1-12

Details................................................................1-13

Setup.................................................................1-15

Paper.................................................................1-25

Graphics............................................................1-30

Fonts..................................................................1-32

Device Option....................................................1-33

Printing Documents..............................................1-35

Installing the Minolta Font Manager....................1-36

Chapter 2 Minolta Status Monitor 20

Introduction...........................................................2-1

System Requirements ..........................................2-2

Installing the Minolta Status Monitor.................. 2-3

Understanding the Status Monitor........................2-4

Status Icon ...........................................................2-8

Status Monitor Menus ..........................................2-9

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Settings..............................................................2-9

Choose Printer............................................2-9

Alert ............................................................2-10

Monitoring Interval ...................................... 2-11

View...................................................................2-11

Toolbar ........................................................2-11

Recommended Action.................................2-11

Refresh .......................................................2-11

Help...................................................................2-12

Help Topics .................................................2-12

About Minolta Status Monitor......................2-12

User Setting Items..............................................2-13

Chapter 3 Printer Driver for Windows 3.1

Introduction...........................................................3-1

System Requirements ..........................................3-1

Installing the Printer Driver..................................3-2

Selecting the Printer Port .....................................3-5

Selecting Timeout Options...................................3-6

Choosing the Default Printer ................................3-7

Setting the Printing Options .................................3-8

General Button Operations...................................3-8

Printer Setup Window...........................................3-8

Setup.................................................................3-9

Paper.................................................................3-19

Graphics............................................................3-24

Fonts..................................................................3-25

Device Options ..................................................3-26

Printing Documents..............................................3-28

Installing the Minolta Font Manager....................3-29

Contents

Appendix A

Character Sets...................................................A-1

Appendix B

Font Lists ...........................................................B-1

General Information

Declaration of Conformity ...............................1

End User License Agreement .........................2

Addresses MINOLTA-Partners in Europe....... 10

MINOLTA Guarantee Certificate...................... 12

We do good service..........................................24

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1. Printer Features

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Outstanding performance with an engine speed of 20ppm and

High Speed RISC Processor NR4645/100MHz.

Image Quality comparable to 1200dpi with Minolta’s Super Fine

Micro-Toning™ system realizes clear and smooth text data.

High Quality graphics and photographic images with RealTone

∏

2400 (256 gray levels).

Paper handling versatility comes with A3 Full-Bleed printing,

Duplexing, and GUI Driver supporting N-up Printing, etc.

High Speed Data Transferwith IEEE1284 compliantinterface and

Network Option (Ethernet).

Easy Maintenance with All-in-one Imaging Cartridge.

Space saving design.

Compatible with optional Adobe



PostScript



Level2.

Environmentally friendly with Toner Save Mode and Energy Star

compliance.

2. Printer Parts and Accessories

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4. Paper Exit Tray

5. Paper Guide

7. Power Switch

1. Upper Cover Lock

3. Tray 2

2. Control Panel

Release Button

Plates

6. Tray1

(multipurpose)

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1. Upper Cover Lock Release Button:

Press this button to open the upper cover.

2. Control Panel:

The control panel allows you to set the printing options and

displays the current printer status.

3. Tray 2:

Holds up to 500 sheets of A4 size paper.

4. Paper Exit Tray:

The printed paper is fed out face down on this tray.

500 sheet capacity for printed paper.

5. Paper Guide Plates:

Slide these guides left or right according to the paper size being

fed.

6. Tray 1 (multipurpose):

150 sheet capacity for plain paper.

Use this tray for special paper.

7. Power Switch:

Turnsthe printer on and off.

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13. Imaging Cartridge

14. Sealing Tape

12. Fusing Section

10. Parallel Interface Connector

8. Upper Cover Unit

11. Network Cover

9. Power Cord Socket

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8. Upper Cover Unit:

Open for replacing the imaging cartridge or removing jammed

paper.

9. Power Cord Socket:

Connect the power cord to this socket.

10. Parallel Interface Connector:

Provides a parallel interfaceconnection for the host computer.

11. Network Cover:

Remove this cover for installingthe optional network card.

12. Fusing Section:

Fixes the toner image to the paper.

13. Imaging Cartridge:

It is important for forming an image.

14. Sealing Tape:

Pull out the sealing tape when installing a new imaging

cartridge.

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Layout for Control Panel

The control panel is comprised of 1 LCD (16 characters by 2 lines),

3 LEDs and 8 keys.

1. LCD

2. Data LED

3. Message LED

4. On Line LED

5. On Line key

6. Proceed key

7. Tray1 Paper key

8. Shift key

9. Menu key

10. Item key

11. Select key

12. Enter/Reset key

Data

Message

◆

On Line

Proceed

Tray1 Paper

Shift

Item

Select

Enter

Reset

READY PCL

10 11

◆◆◆

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Indicator Function

LCD Function

The LCD is composed of 16-digits and 2 lines.

First line: Displays the current printer status and selected printer

language.

Second line: Normally, nothing is displayed. However, one of the

warning messages listed below may be displayed when needed.

MAINTENANCE REQ

TRAY2 IS EMPTY

TRAY3 IS EMPTY

TONER IS LOW

TONER EMPTY

JOB SEPARATION

When an error occurs, the printer will display an error message on

the LCD. For the contents of an error message, see “Understanding

Printer M essages” page 5-12.

READY PCL

TRAY2 IS EMPTY

Indicator

Off

Blinking

ONLINE

DA T A

MESSAGE

The printer is ready

to receive data.

The printer cannot

receive data.

Going off-line.

Data is stored in the

printer memory.

No data is stored in

theprinter memory.

The printer is

receiving data and

processing data.

No error.

Engine error.

The printer requires

service.

Recoverable error

such as paper empty,

paper misfeed, etc.

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Key Functions

On Line key

Press the On Line key to switch between on-line and off-line.The

printer should be on-line to receive data.

Proceed key

Press the Proceed key to resume printing after an interruption.

This key is pressed:

- when a paper size error (LOAD message) occurs.

See “Operator Call Message” page 5-17.

- when the Paper Size Error occurs.

See “Operator Call Message” page 5-18.

- when the Memory Overflow or Job Too Complex e rror occurs.

See “Caution Message” page 5-16.

Tray1 Paper key

Press the Tray1 Paper key to enter the Tray 1 paper size setting

mode. You can enter this mode only from off-line.

Shift key

While holding downthe Shift key,pressthe Menu key.Each menu

is displayed in reverse order.

While holding down the Shift key, press the Item key. Each item is

displayedinreverseorder.

While holding down the Shift key, press the Select key. Each user

selection value is displayed in reverse order.

Menu key

Press the Menu key when off-line to enter the menu mode.

Repeated key operation displays the menu group in order.

Item key

Press the Item key in the menu mode to enter the item mode.

Repeated key operation displays the items in order.

Select key

Press the Select key in the item mode or the tray 1 paper size

setting mode to enter the user selection mode. Repeated key

operation displays the user selectionvalues in order.

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Enter/Reset key

Press the Enter/Reset key to save the settings of the user

selections.

While holding down the Shift key when off-line, press the Enter/

Reset key. The job data is canceled. Returns the printer on-line

automatically after canceling the job data.

NOTE

To reset the job data, you must take the printer off-line by pressing

the On Line key while printing.

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Chapter 2

Setting Up

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Selecting a Location for the Printer

A properlocation helps to ensure that your printer provides you with

the long service life for which it is designed. Double check to make

sure that the location you select has the following characteristics.

Choose a location that is well-ventilated.

Make sure there is no chance of ammonia or other organic

gasses being generated in the area.

The power outlet you plan to connect to for power should be

nearby and unobstructed.

Make sure that the machine is not exposed to direct sunlight.

Avoid areas in the direct air flow of air conditioners, heaters, or

ventilators, and areas subjected to temperature and humidity

extremes.

Choose a firm, level surface w here the printer will not be

exposed to strong vibration.

Keepthe printer away from any objects that might block its heat

vents.

Do not locate the printer near curtains or other combustible

objects.

Choose an area where there is no possibility of the printer being

splashed with water or other liquids.

Make sure that the surrounding area is clean, dry, and free of

dust.

Power Source

The power source requirements for this printer are as follows.

Power source: 230-240V, 50Hz

Voltage fluctuation: Within

,7&−!

-10%

Frequency fluctuation: Within

″

3Hz

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NOTES

Use a power source with minimal voltage and frequency

fluctuation.

Only use an outlet that is rated for the voltage capacity specified

for this printer.

Be sure to plug the power cord all the way into the outlet. The

outlet should be located near the printer and easily accessible so

you can unplug the power cord immediately should any problem

occur.

Make sure that the outlet is visible, and not hidden behind the

printer or any other object.

If any other electricalequipment is plugged into the same outlet,

make sure that the capacity of the outlet is not exceeded.

If you use an extension cord, make sure its capacity is greater

than the power consumption of the printer. Using an extension

cord with a lower capacity creates the danger of fire.

Never use a multiple socket to connect other appliances or

machines to the same outlet being used to power the printer.

Grounding

Always ground the printer to guard against the danger of electric

shock. To ground the printer, connect the grounding wire to the

ground terminal of the electrical outlet you are plugging into or to a

grounding contact that complies with local electrical standards in

your area.

Contact your Technical Representative if you are unable to make

grounding connections yourself.

NOTE

Never connect the grounding wire to a gas pipe, the

grounding w ire for a telephone, or a water pipe.

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Space Requirements

To make printer operation, supply replacement and service

maintenance easier, the minimum installation space below is

necessary. Locate the printer in an installation site with adequate

space.

Without options

Installed with full options

Unit: inch (mm)

30.5 (774)

34.6 (880)

17.3 (440)

21.3 (541)

0.6 (15)

23.7 (603)

0.6 (15)

3.5 (90)

0.6 (15)

29.6 (753)

21.5 (545)

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Operating Environment

The following describes the operating environment required when

using the printer.

Temperature: 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C) with a fluctuation of

50°F (10°C) per hour.

Humidity: 15% to 85% RH with a fluctuation of 20% per hour.

Operation

To ensure the optimum performance of the printer,follow the

precautionslisted below.

Never turn the printer off or open any of its covers while a

printing operation is being performed.

Neverlocate any object that generates magnetic force,

flammable gas, or is flammable near the printer.

When unplugging the power cord, grasp the plug and never pull

on the cord. A damaged cord creates the danger of fire or

electric shock.

Never touch the power cord when your hands are wet. Doing so

creates the danger of electric shock.

Always unplug the power cord before moving the printer.

Failureto do so can damage the power cord, creating the danger

of fire or electric shock.

Always unplug the power cord if you do not plan to use the

printer for a long time.

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Humidity(%)

Temperature (°F)

50°F

15%

85%

86°F

95°F

65%

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Never try to remove any panel or cover that is secured. The inte-

rior of the printer contains high-voltage circuitry which creates

the danger of electric shock when exposed.

Never try to modify the printer. Doing so creates the danger of

fire or electric shock.

Neverplace any heavy objects on the power cord, or pull on it or

bend it. Doing so creates the danger of fire or electric shock.

Always make sure the printer is not setting on the electrical cord

or communications cables of any other electrical equipment.

Also make sure that cords and cables do not get into the printer’s

mechanism. Any of these conditions create the danger of mal-

function and fire.

Always take care so that paper clips, staples, or other small

pieces of metal do not get into the printer through its vents or

other openings. Such objects create the danger of fire or electric

shock.

Never place containers of water or any other liquid on the

printer. Liquids getting into the printer create the danger of fire

or electric shock.

Should metal or liquid accidently get inside the printer, immedi-

ately turn it off, unplug the power cord, and contact your Tech-

nical Representative. Failure to take immediate action creates

thedangeroffireorelectricshock.

Always turn the printer off immediately whenever it becomes

very hot, or when it emits smoke, an unusual odor, or noise.

Immediately turn off the printer, unplug it, and contact your

Technical Representative. Failure to take immediate action cre-

ates the danger of fire or electric shock.

NOTE

Be sure to locate the printer in a we ll-ventilated location.

A negligible amount of ozone is generated during normal

operation of this printer. Because of this, an unpleasant

odor may result when the printer is used for extensive

printing in a poorly ventilated a rea. For comfortable,

healthy, and safe operation, be sure to locate the printer in

a well-ventilated area.

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Printer Supplies

Note the following precautions when handling the printer supplies

such as the imaging cartridge and paper.

Avoid storing the supplies in the following locations.

Areas subjected to direct sunlight. Keep the imaging cartridge

away from fluorescent light as well.

Areas exposed to open flame.

Areas subjected to high humidity.

Areas subjected to large amounts of dust.

Keep paper that has been removed from its wrapper but not yet

loaded into the printer tray in a sealed plastic bag, which is

stored in a cool, dark location.

Use only the imaging cartridge expressly specified for this

printer.

Keep supplies out of the reach of small children.

Should your hands become soiled with toner, immediatelywash

them with soap and water.

NOTE

Whenever you remove the imaging cartridge from the

printer, immediately cover it with a cloth to prevent light

from striking it.

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