Konica Minolta PAGEPRO 4100 User Manual

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

1.1 Welcome to Minolta/QMS..............................................................................................1-1

1.2 Working safely with your laser printer.........................................................................1-2

Notes on your safety and operating safety.. ...... ................................. ...... ........................1-2

Laser safety......................................................................................................................1-3

Internal laser radiation......................................................................................................1-3

CDRH regulations............................................................................................................1-4

Laser safety label.............................................................................................................1-4

Laser caution label...........................................................................................................1-5

1.3 User instructions............................................................................................................1-6

FCC Part 15 - Radio Frequency Devices Warning

(for users in the USA).......................................................................................................1-6

Interference-causing Equipment Standard (ICES-003 ISSUE 3) Warning

(for users in Canada).......................................................................................................1-7

Ozone emission............................................................................ ..... ...... ...... ..... .............1-7

2 Unpacking and setting up

2.1 Unpacking the laser printer...........................................................................................2-1

2.2 Overview of printer ........................................................................................................2-3

External printer parts.......................................................................... ...... ...... ..... ...... .......2-3

Internal printer parts.........................................................................................................2-4

Optional printer parts........................................................................................................2-5

Printer control panel.........................................................................................................2-6

2.3 Setting up the laser printer (1)......................................................................................2-7

Place of installation..........................................................................................................2-7

Storage of consumables and accessories .......................................................................2-7

Ambient conditions...................................... ...... ..... .................................. ...... ..... ...... ..... ..2-7

Space required.................................................................................................................2-8

2.4 Please note the following points:...............................................................................2-10

What should I watch out for when loading paper?.........................................................2-10

What should I watch out for when loading envelopes?..................................................2-10

Which sizes of paper can I use?....................................................................................2-11

What types of paper can I use?.....................................................................................2-12

2.5 Setting up the laser printer (2)....................................................................................2-13

Fitting the paper output tray and paper feed tray 1 .......................................................2-13

Connecting the power cable ..........................................................................................2-14

Switching the printer on and off......................................................................................2-15

Printing a configuration page ........................................................................................2-16

Connecting the printer to a computer (parall el port) ...................................... ................2-17

Connecting the printer to a computer (USB port) ..........................................................2-18

3 Installing the printer driver

3.1 System requirements.....................................................................................................3-1

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3.2 Notes on installing the printer driver...........................................................................3-1

General information on the printer driver.........................................................................3-2

Information on installation using Plug-and-Play ..............................................................3-2

Information on installation using the Add Printer Wizard.................................................3-2

Information on installing a network printer.......................................................................3-2

3.3 Installing the USB device driver...................................................................................3-3

3.4 CD-ROM installation for Win95, Win98 or WinNT4.0..................................................3-7

3.5 Installation for Windows 3.1x ......................................................................................3-9

3.6 Uninstalling the Windows printer driver ...................................................................3-10

Deinstallation for Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.0................................................3-10

Deinstallation for Windows 3.1x ....................................................................................3-11

3.7 Installation for MS-DOS ..............................................................................................3-12

4 Starting the online manual

4.1 Notes on the online manual..........................................................................................4-1

4.2 Start the online manual as follows:.............................................................................4-2

5 Appendix

5.1 Performance feature s................ ...... ..... ...... ..... ...... .................................. ..... ...... ...... .....5-1

Hardware................................................ ...... ..... ...... ...... ................................. ...... ...... ... ..5-1

Software .................................................................. ...... ................................. ...... ...... .. ...5-1

Operating system.................................................... ...... ..... ...... .................................. .....5-1

5.2 Technical specification.................................................................................................5-2

PagePro 4100E printer ....................................................................................................5-2

500-sheet paper feed tray (option)..................................................................................5-3

Duplex unit (option).........................................................................................................5-3

Network card (option)......................................................................................................5-4

SDRAM-SIMM memory module (option).........................................................................5-4

Interfaces and cables.................................................... ..... ...... .................................. .....5-4

USB interface and cable..................................................................................................5-4

5.3 Minolta/QMS's concern for environmental protection ..............................................5-5

What does the energy star mean? ..................................................................................5-5

5.4 Customer information...................................................................................................5-6

Warranty..........................................................................................................................5-6

What does this warranty cover?......................................................................................5-6

What does this warranty NOT cover?..............................................................................5-6

Consumables and your warranty.....................................................................................5-6

Electrostatic discharge and your warranty.......................................................................5-6

What is the period of coverage?......................................................................................5-7

What will Minolta-QMS do to correct problems? .............................................................5-7

How do you obtain warranty service?..............................................................................5-7

How does local law relate to this warranty?....................................................................5-8

5.5 Certified Minolta-QMS Service Partners......................................................................5-8

5.6 Minolta-QMS support....................................................................................................5-9

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Minolta-QMS USA, Canada and Latin America...............................................................5-9

Minolta-QMS Europe, Middle East, Africa and Australia..................................................5-9

5.7 Program Licence Agreement......................................................................................5-10

Notice to the User..........................................................................................................5-10

Licence Agreement........................................................................................................5-10

Term...............................................................................................................................5-10

Limited Warranty............................................................................................................5-10

Severability.....................................................................................................................5-11

GOVERNMENT END USERS.......................................................................................5-11

5.8 Index..............................................................................................................................5-12

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Introduction

1 Introduction

1.1 Welcome to Minolta/QMS

Thank you for purchasing a Minolta/QMS laser printer. This Installatio n Guide is a shor tened versi on of t he U ser´s M anual and will pr ovi de yo u all the

important informa tio n yo u need to put yo ur prin ter in operation. You w il l f ind information on t he following topics:

l Working safely with your laser printer l Unpacking and setting up l Installing the printer driver l Starting the online manual l Technical data.

Read this introduction carefully before using your printer for the first time, and always keep it within reach.

You will find the full v ersion of the User's Ma nual f or your Minol ta/QMS laser pri nter in the form of an online manual in digital format on the CD-ROM that is supplied with your printer.

The full manual contains extensive information on the following topics, among others:

l Working with the printer driver l Working with the printer's control panel l Installing optional accessories l Caring for and maintaining your pr inter l Identifying and resolving problems.

We reserve the right to make changes to the contents of this manual.

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Trademarks

PCL is a trademark of the Hewlett-Packard Company. Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics, Inc. MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of the Internationa l Business Machines Corporation. Apple, Macintosh and TrueType are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. PagePro is a trademark of Minolta. Adobe and PostScript are trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc. Fine-ART and Fine Micro Toning are trademarks of Minolta Co., Ltd. QMS and the QMS logo are registered trademarks of QMS, Inc. All other names of produc ts and brand -names are trad emarks or re gistered tra demarks of the ir

respective proprietors.

1.2 Working safely with your laser printer

Notes on your safety and operating safety

Working improperly w ith the p rinter ca n resul t in h ealth h azards , elect ric sho cks and m ay eve n cause fires. Before you unpack the laser printer, you should make yourself familiar with this information regarding your safety and operating safety.

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CAUTION Observe the following information:

Ü Make sure that the pow er cable is correc tly plugg ed into the socket and that the socket i s at

all times visible and readily accessible.

Ü Do not pull the cable of the power plug as this may damage the cable. The result could be

an electric shock or a fire.

Ü Remove the power plug from the socket if the machine will not be used for an extended

period of time.

Ü Do not remove the power cable from the socket with wet hands as this may result in an

electric shock.

Ü Do not move the unit unles s the power cab le has been remo ved from the socket . Otherwise

you may damage the cable. The result could be a short-circuit or a fire.

Ü Do not place any heavy objects on the p ower ca ble. Do n ot pull o r kink t he ca ble as t his can

result in damage to the cable. The result could be an electric shock or a fire.

Ü Make sure that the mac hine is not standi ng on a cable c onnected to anothe r machine as this

can result in damage to that cable. The result c oul d be a fire or i mp r ope r func ti oni ng of the unit in question.

Ü Make sure that the power supply to the unit has the correct voltage. Otherwise the result

could be a fire or an electric shock.

Ü Switch off the unit immediately and unplug the power cable if the power supply cable is

Introduction

Ü Use only extension cables that are designed for at least the maximum power rating of the

Ü Perform only the procedures that are described in this manual. Using the machine

Ü Do not place any heavy objects on the machine. Ü Do not open any covers on the machine while printing is in progress. Ü Do not switch off the un it while printing is in progress. Ü Do not place any magnetic object near the machine. Ü Do not use any flammable sprays, liquids or gases in the vicinity of the machine. Ü Do not remove any safety devi ces and do not alter the construct ion of the ma chine. The u nit

Ü Do not insert any paper clips, staples or other small metal objects into openings on the

Ü Do not place coffee cups, drinks bottles or other containers with liquids in them on the

Ü If the machine becomes unusually hot, or if you notice smoke or an unusual odour coming

damaged. Failure to do so c ould res ult in a fire or an electri c shock. Contact y our custom er support technical specialist.

machine. Extension cables with low er ratings can resu lt in ov erheating and can e ven cau se a fire.

improperl y can result in a fire or an electric shock.

is equipped with high- voltage compone nts. Using the ma chine improperly ca n result in a fire or an electric shock.

machine. The result could be an electric shock or a fire. If metal pieces are fed into the machine, switch it o ff i mm ed iate ly , d isc on nec t the power cable an d c ontact your custo mer support technical specialist.

machine. If liquid enters the machine the result could be an electric shock or a fire. If liquid does get into the m achine, switch it off immediately, disconnect the po wer cable and con tact your customer support technical specialist.

from the machine, switch it off immediately and remove the power cable from the socket. Contact your customer support technical specialist.

Laser safety

This printer is equi pped with a lase r unit. If the pri nter is used in ac cordance with th e instructions in the User's Manual, the laser presents no danger.

The radiation emitted is completely absorbed and attenuated by the case. The laser radiation cannot escape at any time during the printing process.

This laser printer is categorized as a Class 1 printer. This classification means that the printer does not produce any hazardous laser radiation.

This printer is certified as a Class I Laser product under the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiatio n Perfo r ma nce Stand ard ac co rdi ng to th e Ra di atio n Cont rol for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the pr inter does not produce haza rdous laser radiation.

Internal laser radiation

Average radiation output:

1.03 mW at the laser aperture of the print head unit. Wavelength: 770-810 nm

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Introduction

This device works with a laser diode of class 3b with invisible laser radiation. The laser diode and the polygon mirror for sampling are integrated into the laser unit.

The laser unit is NOT AN I TEM TO BE MAI NTAINED ON SITE. Yo u sho uld there fore no t open it under any circumstance.

CAUTION Dangerous laser radiation!

Using the printer in a manner other than as indicated in this manual may result in exposure to dangerous radiation.

Ü Use the printer only according to the instructions contained in the User's Manual.

CDRH regulations

On 2 August 1976 the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), part of the US Food and Drug Administration, introduced specifications for all products that operate with laser beams. Products which are to be sold or used in the USA must comply with these statutory requirements without exception. The safety label shown on the following page confirms compliance with the CDRH regu lations. This label must be attached t o all products sold or use d in the USA.

Laser safety label

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Introduction

DANGER Use the printer only as described in this manual!

Using the controls, ad justing the p rinter or perform ing procedures o ther than as s pecified in t his manual may result in exposure to hazardous radiation.

Ü Use the printer only according to the instructions contained in the User's Manual.

Laser caution label

CAUTION Dangerous laser radiation!

This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser diode is 5 mW and the wavelength is 770–810 nm.

Ü Use the printer only according to the instructions contained in the User's Manual.

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1.3 User instructions

FCC Part 15 - Radio Frequency Devices Warning (for users in the USA)

FCC: Declaration of Conformity

Product type Laser Beam Printer Product name PagePro 4100E Options Paper feed tray 2 (4166)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

*1 The Token Ring Network Interface Card (4179-261) complies

with the limits for a Class A digital device.

Paper feed tray 3 (4166) Duplex unit (4168) Expansio n memory (Maximum 96MB) Adobe PostScript ROM-SIMM (4179-295) Network interface card 10BaseT/100BaseT X (41 79 -25 5) 10BaseT/10Base2 (4179-241) Token Ring (4179-261 )*1

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This equipment has been tested and fou nd to comply with t he limits for a Clas s B digital devic e, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harm ful interference to radio communicat ions. However, th ere is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipmen t does c ause harmf ul interf erence to radio or te levision re cepti on, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

l Redirect or relocate the receiving antenna. l Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. l Connect the equipment to a socket on a circuit different from the one to which the receiver

is connected.

l Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device mus t be used with a s hi eld ed interface cable and shielded ne twork c able. The use of non-shielded cables is likely to result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited under FCC rules.

The design and production of this unit conform to FCC regulations, and any changes or modifications must be registered with the FCC and are subject to FCC control. Any changes made by the purchaser or user without first contacting the manufacturer will be subject to penalty under FCC regulations.

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Introduction

This equipment h as been t ested an d found to com ply with th e limi ts for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to r adi o com munica tio ns. Ope rati on of this equi pment in a resi dentia l area is likel y to cause harmful interferenc e in which case the user will be require d to correct the interfe rence at his own expense.

The design and production of this unit conform to FCC regulations, and any changes or modifications must be registered with the FCC and are subject to FCC control.

Any changes made by the purchaser or user without first contacting the manufacturer will be subject to penalty under FCC regulations.

Interference-causing Equipment Standard (ICES-003 ISSUE 3) Warning (for users in Canada)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian standard ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This Class A digital apparatus (4179-261) complies with Canadian standard ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A (4179-261) est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du

Canada.

FCC: Declaration of Conformity

Product type Network interface card Product name 4179-261

Ozone emission

Small quantities o f ozone escape d uring the printing process. These q uantities do not re present a health hazard. In spite of this, you should ta ke care that the area in which the machine is located has adeq uate v entila tion, e speci ally if you are pri nting l arge qu antitie s of materia ls or i f the machine is being used continuously over a long period of time.

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2 Unpacking and setting up

2.1 Unpacking the laser printer

CAUTION Danger to children from packaging materials made of plastic

Ü After unpacking, keep the packaging materials out of reach of children.

Remove the printer parts and accessories from the box.

m Paper output tray m Printer m Installation Guide m CD-ROM m Power cable m Paper feed tray

Remove the packaging material from the printer.

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Remove the transport retainers from the printer.

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Pull the plastic strips out of the printer.

Remove the plastic strips from the rear of the printer.

Why save the packaging materials?

If you need to move the printer, you can use the packaging again. In this way you can be certain that your printer is corr ectly packed.

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2.2 Overview of printer

External printer parts

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No. Description No. Description

1 Release button for top cover 6 Paper feed tray 1

2 Control panel 7 Power Switch (ON/OFF) 3 Paper output tray

(face down) 4 Top Cover 9 Parallel port 5 Paper guides 10 USB port

(multipurpose tray)

8 Socket for power cable

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Internal printer parts

No. Description No. Description

1 Fusing unit 4 Cover to paper feed tray 2 2 Paper guide 5 Image transfer roller 3 Manual paper feed unit 6 Imaging cartridge

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Optional printer parts

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No. Description No. Description

1 Paper feed tray 2

(500-sheet cassette) 2 Paper feed tray 3

(500-sheet cassette)

3 Duplex unit

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Printer control panel

The control panel has three lamps and one button.

No. Description No. Description

1 Stand-by lamp (green) 3 Fault (red) 2 Paper empty (orange) 4 Control button

Please refer to the Online Manual for further information on the control panel.

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2.3 Setting up the laser printer (1)

Place of installation

The printer should be set up in a place which is:

l dry and free from dust, l on a stable surface, l well ventilated, l away of highly flammable items, e.g. curtains, l away of objects which might obstruct the printer’s ventilation slits, l near to an easily accessible power socket.

The printer must be positioned in a way that it cannot be adversely affected by the following:

l splashing liquids, l organic gases, e.g. ammonia, l direct sunlight, l severe temperature fluctuations, l exhaust-air from heating, ventilation or air-conditioning systems.

Storage of consumables and accessories

Printing consumables and accessories should be kept:

l sealed in their original packagings, l protected against direct sunlight or heat, l protected against fluorescent light, l in a cool, dry and dust-free place, l out of the reach of chil dren.

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CAUTION Toner poses a health hazard!

Toner is harmful if swallowed.

Ü If you swallow toner, consult a doctor immediately. Ü If you get toner on your hands, wash them immediately with cold water and soap.

Ambient conditions

The optimum ambient conditions for your printer are:

l Temperatures from 50°F to 95°F / 10°C to 35°C

(maximum variation of 18°F / 10°C per hour);

l Relative humidity of 15% to 85%

(maximum variation of 20% per hour).

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Space requ ired

Make certain that there is en ough s pace avai lable a round th e printer (see ill ustrati on). Thi s will facilitate operation, reloading paper and toner, and maintenance of the printer.

No. Dimension No. Dimension

A 4 0-1/2 in. / 1030 mm E 23-1/2 in. / 600 mm B 33 in. / 840 mm F 11-3/4 in. / 300 mm C 24-3/4 in. / 630 mm G 4 in. / 100 mm D 6 in. / 150 mm H 11-3/4 in. / 300 mm

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No. Dimension No. Dimension

A 40-1/2 in. / 1030 mm E 23- 1/2 in. / 600 mm B 33 in. / 840 mm F 11-3/4 in. / 300 mm C 29-1/2 in. / 750 mm G 4 in. / 100 mm D 6 in. / 150 mm H 11-3/4 in. / 300 mm

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Unpacking and setting up

2.4 Please note the following points:

What should I watch out for when loading paper?

To avoid paper misfeeds in the laser printer, please observe the following points:

l Do not use any paper with the following features: m Paper that has already been used in a thermal or ink-jet printer.

m Folded or wavy paper. m Paper with a surface that is too smooth, too rough or irregular. m Specially coated paper such as carbon paper or paper with an adhesive surface. m Paper that is not cut at right angles. m Paper that is held together by glue, adhesive or clips. m Paper with labels that detach easily. m Warped or curled-up postcards.

Note:

When paper is loaded, the orientation is based on the format marks in the paper source units.

What should I watch out for when loading envelopes?

To avoid envelope misfeeds in the laser printer, please observe the following points:

l Do not use self-adhesive envelopes or those with a tear-off strip, closures or a window. l Place the e nvelopes in the tray horizontally. l Place the envelopes in the tray with th e flap down so that the upper su rface of the enve lopes

is lying against the side of the tray with the feed roller.

l Load envelopes of format B5 with the flap facing down and pointing to the rear of the tray. l Make certain that the flaps are neatly folded back.

Test the envelopes before buying large quantities!

Some types of envelo pes cre as e ea sil y when they are run through a pr int er. Te st a type of envelope before purchasing large quantities.

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