Konica Minolta PAGEPRO 4100GN User Manual

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User Manual PagePro 4100GN

Contents

1 Introduction

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

1.2 Roadmap of this manual ..............................................................1-2

Where to find what in this User’s Manual........................................1-2

Brief explanatio n of special type style s and method of

presentation ....................................................................................1-3

1.3 Working safely with your laser print er..... .......... .......... .......... .....1-4

Notes on your safety and operating safety......................................1-4

Laser safety.....................................................................................1-6

Intern a l la se r rad i at io n.. ............ .......................................................1-6

CDRH regulations...........................................................................1-7

Laser safety label............................. ........................... .. ..................1-8

Laser caution label..........................................................................1-9

2 Unpacking, installing and setting up the printer

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

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

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

Intern a l pr in te r pa rt s.. ......................................................................2-4

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

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

2.3 Installing your laser printer..........................................................2-7

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

Stora g e of co n s umables and acc e ss o ries .......... .. ..........................2-7

Ambient conditions..........................................................................2-8

Space required................................................................................2-9

Space required (when equipped with optional paper cassette

unit) ...............................................................................................2-10

2.4 S e tting up your la se r pr in te r........... ...........................................2-1 1

Fitting the paper output tray and paper feed tray 1.......................2-11

Connecting the power cable................ .. .......... .......... .......... .. ........2-12

Switching the printer on and off.....................................................2-13

Printi ng a configuration p ag e ... .. ... ................................................2-14

Connecting the printer to a computer (parallel port)............ ..........2-15

Connecting the printer to a network (network interface)...............2-16

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3 Installing the PCL printer driver

3.1 Sy s te m re q u ir ements .......... ... ...................................................... 3-1

3.2 No t es o n ins ta l ling the prin t er dr iv e r....... ... ................................ 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 CD-ROM installation for Win 95/98 or Win NT4.0 ...................... 3-3

3.4 CD - R OM in s ta ll a tion for Wind ows 3.1 x . ..................................... 3-5

3.5 CD - R OM in s ta ll a tion for MS-D O S... ... ..........................................3 -7

3.6 Uninstalling the Windows printer driver ....... .. ...................... .....3-8

Deinstallation for Windows 95/98 and Windows NT4.0..................3-8

Deinstallation for Windows 3.1x.....................................................3-9

4 Working with the PCL printer driver

4.1 Displaying printer driver settings ............................................... 4-1

Displaying setti ngs in Windows 95/98................. .................... .......4-1

Displaying settings in Windows NT 4.0 .................... .......... .. ..........4-3

Displaying the settings in Windows 3.1x ........................................ 4-4

4.2 Pa p e r in de x ca rd...... .. ............................................................. ...... 4-5

Selecting a paper format ................................................................ 4-6

Creating a custom paper for ma t..... .......... ..................... .......... .......4-7

Adjusting the print -out to fit the paper........................ .....................4-8

Specifying the number of copies .................................................... 4-8

Specifying the orientation of the print paper................ .......... .........4-8

Switching on/off t he pri nter’s sorting function.................................4-9

Specifying the paper source......................................................... 4-10

Recalling the original setings [DEFAULT] ....................................4-10

4.3 Page layout index card ..............................................................4-11

Printing multiple document pages per print page (N-up)..............4-12

Printi ng w a te rma rks..... ... ..............................................................4 -1 3

Creating watermarks .................................................................... 4-14

Scaling the printed document....................................................... 4-15

Duplex function............................................................................. 4-15

4.4 Qu a l ity in d e x c a rd ... .. ... ..............................................................4 -1 6

Optimizing data exchange with the printer (All raster) ..................4-17

Switching Toner Save function on and off....................................4-17

Specifying the graphics mode ...... .. ................... .. .........................4-18

Optimizing the print quality of text and graphics (Fine-ART)..... ...4-18

Specifying TrueType mode........................................................... 4-19

Deter min in g th e res o lu tion... .. ............ ...........................................4-19

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Specifying the emulation mode.....................................................4-19

Optimizing the presentation of graphics in the print-out

(Detail of quality...)........................................................................4-20

4.5 Font index card...........................................................................4-21

Adding fonts..................................................................................4-22

Deleting fonts................................................................................4-22

Setting the ID ................................................................................4-22

4.6 Device option index card............................................................4-23

Activating the optional duplex unit.. .......... .......... ........... .......... .. ....4-24

Activating opti onal paper feed tray 2 or 3. .......... ........... .......... .. ....4-24

5 Working with the Windows PCL printer tools

5.1 C a lling up the St a tu s Di splay....... ... .............................................5-2

Calling up the Status Display in Windows 95/98, Windows NT4. 0.5-2

Calling up the Status Display in Windows 3.1x...............................5-3

Altering the size of the Sta tus Display window.. .......... .. ..................5-4

5.2 C a lling up the Co n t ro l P a n el........... .. ...........................................5-5

5.3 P a p e r in d e x card ........ ...................................................................5-6

Defining the response in the case of a lack of suitabl e paper.........5-7

Specifying a paper format for paper feed tray 1..............................5-7

5.4 P r in ter setting in d e x car d... ... .......................................................5 -8

Switching on/off the Power Save mode ..........................................5-9

Switching on/off th e paper format error detecti on...........................5-9

Detecting paper misfeeds – Jam Recov e ry ....................................5-9

Switching preheat on/off... .. .......... ..................... .......... .. .......... ........5-9

Specifying the print language.................. .......... .......... ..................5-10

5.5 T e s t p ri nt in d ex card.... ......................................... ......................5-1 1

The various test prints...................................................................5-11

5.6 Counter index card........................... .. .......... .......... .. .......... ........5-12

Checking the status of a counter.... .......... ................... .. .......... ......5-13

Resetting a counter.......................................................................5-13

5.7 Configuration index card............................................................5-14

6 Working with the DOS PCL printer tools

6.1 Using the Status Display..............................................................6-1

Calling up the Status Display ..........................................................6-1

Switching on/off popup messages (Setup menu) .......... .......... .. ......6-2

Changing the hotkey command for the Status Display

(Setup menu)................ ............................. .....................................6-2

Defining popup messages (Setup menu)........................................6-2

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6.2 Us i ng th e DOS Co n trol Panel ......... ... .......................................... 6-3

Calling up the Control Panel........................................................... 6-3

6.3 Pa p e r p ane l ........................................... ........................................ 6-4

Selecting a paper format ................................................................ 6-5

Specifying the paper source........................................................... 6-6

Specifying the number of lines printed per page ............................ 6-6

Specifying the number of copies .................................................... 6-6

Specifying the orientation of the print ing paper................ .. .......... ..6-7

Defining the response to format errors ........................................... 6-7

Specifying a paper format for paper feed tray 1.............................6-8

6.4 Font panel.....................................................................................6-9

6.5 Output Quality panel .................................................................. 6-10

Switching on/off t he Toner Save function........ .......... .. .......... .......6-11

Fine- A R T fea tu re..... ............ ......................................................... 6-11

Print language..............................................................................6-11

6.6 Counter panel ...... .................... .. .......... .. .......... .. .......... ............ ...6-12

Checking the status of a counter................... ........... .......... ..........6-13

Rese tt in g a coun t e r ...................................................................... 6-13

6.7 Configuration panel.................................................................... 6-14

6.8 Printer Setting panel .................................................................. 6-15

Switching on/off the Power Save mode........................................ 6-16

Switching on/off t he paper format error detecti on... .. .......... ..........6-16

Pre-H e a t fe a tu re ...... .. .. .................................................................6-16

Switching on/off t he automatic continuation function............... .....6-16

Detecting paper misfeeds – Jam Recov e ry. .................................6-17

Specifying the input/output timeout .............. .......... ................... ...6-17

7 Installing the PostScript printer driver

7.1 Sy s te m re q u ir ements .......... ... ...................................................... 7-1

Wind ows 95 / 98 ........ .. ............................................................. ........ 7-1

Wind ows N T 4. 0 .... ... .......................................................................7-1

Wind ows 3. 1 x ..... ............................................................................ 7-2

MacOS............................................................................................ 7-2

7.2 No t es o n ins ta l ling the prin t er dr iv e r....... ... ................................ 7-2

General information on the printer driver........................................7-3

Information on installing a network printer......................................7-3

7.3 CD - R OM in s ta ll a tion for Win9 5/98 or Win NT 4. 0 ..... ... ............... 7-4

Printer Test page (Sample )..... .. .. .......... .. .......... .. .......... ...............7-10

7.4 CD - R OM in s ta ll a tion for Win 3.1x ..... .. ...................................... 7-11

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7.5 C D - R O M in s ta llation for Ma c OS .. ..............................................7-14

Insta llin g Sc r e en Fon ts .......... ........................................................7 -1 8

8 Working with the PostScript printer driver

8.1 The Windows 95/98 PostScript printer pr operties dialogue.....8-2

The "Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100 -PS Properties" dialogue........ .. .8-2

8.2 The Windows NT4.0 PostScript printer properties dialogues..8-4

Displaying the "Printers" dialogue................. ..................... .......... .. .8-4

The "Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100 -PS Def ault Document Properties"

dialogue...........................................................................................8-5

The "Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100 -PS Properties" dialogue........ .. .8-6

8.3 The Windows 3.1x PostScript printer prop ert ies dialogue.......8-7

The "Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100 -PS Properties" dialogue........ .. .8-7

8.4 The MacOS PostScript printer setup dialogue..... .. .. ............ ......8-9

The "Printer Specific Options" dialogue ........................................8-10

Resolution.....................................................................................8-10

Jam Recovery ...............................................................................8-10

Idiom Recognition .........................................................................8-11

9 Working with the printer

9.1 Please note the following points:................................................9-1

What should I watch out for when loading paper?........... .. .......... .. .9-1

What should I watch out for when loading envelopes?.............. .. ...9-1

Which sizes of paper can I use?...... ........ .. ................... ..................9-2

What type s of p ap e r c an I us e ? .... .. ................................................9-3

Printa b le ar e a....... ... ................................................... .....................9-3

9.2 U s ing the contr o l b ut to n .. .. ..........................................................9-4

Cance l th e cur re n t jo b.. .. .................................................................9-5

Printing out the configuration page.................................................9-5

Continuing a print job after an error message.................................9-5

9.3 Loading paper ...............................................................................9-6

Loading paper into pap er fe ed tray 1................ .......... .......... ..........9-6

Loading paper into the manual feed unit............................ .............9-7

Loading paper into pap er fe ed tray 2/3 .............................. ........... .9-8

9.4 Monitoring print jobs with the Status Display..........................9-10

10 Installing optional accessories

10.1 Installing paper feed tray 2/3......................................................10-1

10.2 Insta ll in g the d uplex unit ......................................... ...................10-3

10.3 Installing a SIMM memory module............ ................................10-5

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11 Caring for and maintaining your printer

11.1 Cl e an i n g th e pr inter... .................................................... ............. 11-2

Cleaning the case......................................................................... 11-2

Cleaning the paper feed roller ......................................................11-2

11.2 Replacing the imaging cartridge............................................... 11-5

12 Troubleshooting

12.1 Cl e ar in g pa p e r misf e e ds............. .. ............................................. 12-2

Clearing paper misfeeds at the imaging cartr idge................ ........12-2

Clearing a paper misfeed at the fusing unit..................................12-4

Clearing a paper misfeed at the output tray ...... .......... .......... .......12-6

Clearing a paper misfeed at paper feed tray 1............... .. .......... ..12-7

Clearing a paper misfeed at the manual feed unit................. .......12-8

Clearing a paper misfeed at paper feed tray 2/3 (optional)..........12-9

Clearing paper misfeeds at the duplex unit – top (optional) ....... 12-10

Clearing paper misfeeds at the duplex unit – bottom (optional). 12-11

12.2 Problems with print quality ..................................................... 12-12

12.3 General printing problems....................................................... 12-15

12.4 Printer messages...................................................................... 12-16

Lamp functions........................................................................... 12-16

Status messages........................................................................12-17

User messages...........................................................................12-18

Servi ce me ss a g es ... .. ................................................................. 12-20

13 Appendix

13.1 Pe r fo r m a n ce fe a tures... .. ................................................... ......... 13-1

Hardware...................................................................................... 13-1

Software ....................................................................................... 13-1

Operating system ......................................................................... 13-1

13.2 Technical specification..............................................................13-2

PagePro 4100GN printer........ .......... .. ........................................ ..13-2

500-sheet paper fee d tray (option)............... .......... ................... ...13-3

Duplex unit (option) ...................................................................... 13-4

SDRAM-SIMM memory module (option)...................................... 13-4

Paral le l in te rfaces. ........................................................................13-4

Network interfaces........................................................................ 13-4

13.3 Minolta/QMS’s concern for environmental protecti on ...... .. ...13-5

What does the energy star mean?... ................... .......... ...............13-5

13.4 Index ............................................................................................ 13-6

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Introduction

1 Introduction

1.1 Welcome to Minolta/QMS

Thank you for purchasing a M inolta/QMS PagePro 4100GN laser printer. To achieve the best possi ble results and to use your laser printer

effectively, this User’s Manual provides you with information on the follow ing top ics:

G installing the printer driver, G working with the printer drivers and tools, G working with the printer, G caring for and maintaining your printer, G troubleshooting.

Read this User’s Manual careful ly before o perating your prin ter for the first time, and always keep the manual within easy reach.

We reserve the right to make changes to the content s of th is manual.

Trademarks

PCL is a registered tradema rk of the Hewl ett -Packard Company. Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics, Inc. MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered

trademarks of Micr osoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of the International Business Mach ines

Corporation. Apple, Macintosh and TrueType are registered trademarks of Apple

Computer, Inc. PagePro is a registered trademark of Minolta. Adobe and PostScript are tr adem arks 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 products and brand-names are trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective proprietors.

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1.2 Roadmap of this manual

Where to find what in this User’s Manual

You don’t know exactly where to find the information you need? The following table is designed to help you. Alternatively, to find informati on on a specific problem qui ckly and precisely, please refer to the index at the end of the User’s Manual.

No. Title of chapter Content of chapter

Contents A complete list of all the chapters and sub-chapters in

1 Introduction Introductory remarks and information on how to use

2 Unpacking, installing and

setting up the printer

3 Installing the PCL printer

driver

4 Working with the PCL printer

drivers

5 Working with the Windows

PCL printer tools

6 Working with the DOS PCL

printer tools

7 Installing the PostScript

printer driver

8 Working with the PostScript

printer driver

9 Working with the printer Getting to know how your printer works. For example,

10 Installing optional

accessories

11 Caring for and maintaining

your printer 12 Troubleshooting Help with analysing and rectifying faults. 13 Appendix A collection of helpful additional information, e.g.:

this User’s Manual.

this manual as well as notes on the safe use of the printer.

|nformation on how to set up the printer as well as an introduction to the various features.

A step-by-step explanation of the routine for installing the PCL printer driver.

Details of how to control the printer via the PCL printer driver. This helps you learn how to use the printer’s functions effectively .

Details of how you can use the supplementary Windows programs most effectively.

Details of how you can use the supplementary DOS programs most effectively.

A step-by-step explanation of the routine for installing the PostScript printer driver.

Details of how to control the printer via the PostScript printer driver.

information on:

• loading paper

• monitoring print jobs

• cancelling print jobs

Details of how to install optional accessories correctly, e.g.:

• 500-sheet paper feed tray

• Expansion memory

Details of how to look after your printer and how you can easily replace cerain parts yourself.

• technical specification

• index of keywords

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Introduction

Brief explanation of special type styles and method of presentation

Special type styles and methods of presentation are used in this User’s Manual to highlight var ious circumst ances. The following exampl es will help you to recognize and deal with the most important of these.

CAUTION This is a warning!

A warning alerts you to danger to life and limb or to damage that could result to the machine by tr eating it improper ly.

➜ The arrow refers yo u to saf ety measures that must be taken to pr event

[MENU] Key on the control panel / button on the printer driver with

➜ Single action to be performed (there are no other steps)

the hazard.

the description “Menu“

1 Step 1 of a series of actions 2 Step 2 of a series of actions, etc.

Help is available here .

➜ The approach that i s suggested

here is sure to get you to your desired result.

Here you can see what has to be done.

✎

This is a hel p fu l tip

Text passages th at are iden tified in this manner provide you with trick s and handy tips to make it even easier to work with the print er.

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1.3 Working safely with your laser printer

Notes on your safety and operating saf ety

Working improperly wit h the printer can resul t in health hazards, elect ric shocks and even fires. Before you unpack the laser printer, you should make yourself fami li ar with this information on your safety and operating safety.

CAUTION Observe the following information:

➜ Make sure that the power cable is correct ly plugged into the socket

and that the socket is at al l ti m es visible and readil y accessible.

➜ Do not pull the cabl e of t he po wer plug as thi s may da mage t he cable.

The result could be an electric shock or a fire.

➜ Remove the power plug from the socket if the machi ne will not be use d

for an extended period of t ime.

➜ Do not remove the power cab le from the socket wit h wet hands as this

may result in an electric shock.

➜ Do not mov e the unit u nless the power cable has been removed from

the socket. Ot herwise you may d amage the cabl e. The r esult co uld be a short-circuit or a fi re.

➜ Do not place any hea vy objects on t he power cable. Do not pull or kink

the cable as this can result in damage to the cable. The result could be an electric shock or a fi re.

➜ Make sure that the machine is not standing on a cable connected to

another machine as this can resu lt i n d amage t o that cabl e. The resu lt could be a fire or improper functioning of the unit i n question.

➜ Make sure that the power supply to the unit has the correct voltage.

Otherwise the result could be a fire or an electric shock.

➜ Switch off the unit immediately and unpl ug the power cable if the

power supply cable is damaged. Failur e to do so could result in a fire or an electric shock. Contact your customer support service centre.

➜ Use only ext ens ion cab les t hat are des igned f or at le ast t he maxim um

power rating of the machine. Extension cables with lower ratings can result in overheating and can even cause a fire.

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➜ Perform only t he procedures th at are describ ed in this manual. Using

➜ Do not place any heavy objects on the machine. ➜ Do not open any covers on the machine while printing is in progress. ➜ Do not switch off the unit while printing is in progress. ➜ Do not place any magnetic object near the machine. ➜ Do not use any flammable sp rays, liqui ds or gases in the vicinity of the

➜ Do not remove any safet y devices and do not alter the const ruct ion of

➜ Do not insert any paper cl ips, staple s or other smal l meta l objec ts into

➜ Do not place coffee cups, drin ks bottles or other conta iners with liquids

➜ If the machine becomes unusually hot, or if you not ice smoke or an

the machine improperly can result in a fire or an electric shock.

machine.

the machine. The unit is equipped with high-voltage components. Using the machine improperly can result in a fire or an electric shock.

openings on the machine. The result could be an electric shock or a fire. If metal pieces are fed i nto th e machi ne, swi tch it of f imm ediate ly, disconnect the power cable and contact your customer support service centre .

in them on the machine. If li quid enters the machine the result could be an electric sho ck or a f ire. If l iquid does g et into the ma chine, swit ch it off immediately , di sconnect the power cabl e and contact your customer support ser vice centre.

unusual odour coming fr om the machine, swi tch it off immedia tely and remove the power cable from the socket. Contact your customer support technical specialist.

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Laser safety

This printer is equipped with a laser unit. If the pri nter is used in accordance wit h the instructions in the User’s M anual, the laser presents no danger.

The radiation emitt ed is complet ely absorbed and attenuated by the case. The laser radi ation c annot esc ape at any t im e during the pri ntin g 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 certi fied as a Class I Laser produc t under the US Department of Health and Human Service s (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiati on Control for Heal th and Safety Act of 1968. This means t hat the printer does not produce hazardous laser ra diation.

Internal laser radiation

Average radiation output:

1.03 mW at the laser aperture of the laser unit. Wavelength: 770-810 nm This device works with a laser diode of class 3b with invis ible laser

radiation. The las er diode and the polygon mirro r for sampling are integrated into t he laser unit.

The laser unit is NOT AN ITEM TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE. You should therefore not open it under any circumstance.

CAUTION Dangerous laser radiation!

Using the printer in a manne r other than as indicat ed in t his manual may result in exposure to dangerous radiati on.

➜ Use the printe r only according to the in structions con tai ned in the

User’s Manual.

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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 beam s. Products which are to be sold or used i n the USA must compl y with th ese stat utory requirements without exception. The safety label shown here confirms compliance with the CDRH re gulations . This l abel must be attac hed to al l products sold or used in th e USA.

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Laser safety label

DANGER Use the printer only as described in this manual!

Using the controls, adjusting the printer or performing procedures other than as specifie d in th is manual may result in exposure to hazardous radiation.

➜ Use the printe r only according to the in structions con tai ned in the

User’s Manual.

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Laser caution label

CAUTION Dangerous laser radiatio n!

This is a semiconduct or l aser. The maximum power of the laser diode is 5 mW and the wavelength is 770–810 nm.

➜ Use the printer only according to the instructions contained in the

User's Manual.

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Unpacking, in stalling and setting up the printer

2 Unpacking, installing and setting up

the printer

2.1 Unpacking the laser printer

CAUTION Danger for children from packaging materials made of plasti c!

➜ After unpacking, keep the pa ckaging mater ials out of r each of chi ldren.

1 Remove the printer parts and

accessories fr om the box.

❍ Paper output tray ❍ Printer ❍ Inst a llation Guide ❍ CD-ROM ❍ Power cable ❍ Paper feed tray.

2 Remove the pac k aging material

from the printer.

3 Remove the transport retainers

from the printer.

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4 Pull the plastic strips out of the

printer.

5 Remove the plastic strips from the

rear of the printer.

✎

Why save packaging materi als?

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 the printe r

External p rinter parts

8 9

No. Description No. Description

1 Release button for top cover 6 Paper feed tray 1 (multipurpose tray) 2 Contr ol panel 7 Power Switch (ON/O FF) 3 Paper output tray

(face down)

4 Top Cover 9 Ethernet interface connector

5 Paper guides 10 Parallel port

8 Socket for power cable

(10BaseT/100 BaseTX)

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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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Optio n a l pr in t e r pa r ts

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

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2.3 Installing your laser printer

Place of installation

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

G dry and free from dust, G on a stable surf ace, G well ventilated, G away of highly flamm able items, e.g. cur tains, G away of objects which mi ght obstruct the prin ter ’s ventilation slits, G near to an easily accessible power socket.

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

G splashing l iquids, G organic gases, e.g. ammonia, G direct sunlight, G severe temp erature fluctuat ions, G exhaust-air from heating, ve ntilation or air-conditioning systems.

Storage of consumables and accessories

Printing consumables and accessories should be kept:

G sealed in their original packagings, G protected against direct sun li ght or heat, G protected against fluorescent light, G in a cool, dry and dust-free place, G out of reach of children.

CAUTION Toner poses a health hazard!

Toner is harmful if swallowed.

➜ If you swallow toner, con sult a doctor immediate ly. ➜ If you get ton er on your han ds, wash them i mmediately with cold water

and soap.

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Ambient conditions

The optimum ambient conditions for your print er are as follows:

G Temper ature range 50°F to 95°F / 10°C to 35°C

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

G Relati ve hum idity of 15% to 85%

(maximum variati on of 20% per hour).

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Space required

Make certain t hat th ere is enou gh space a vai labl e around the print er (s ee figure). This will faci litate operation, reloading paper and toner, and maintenance of the pr int er.

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 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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Space required (when equipped with optional paper cassette unit)

Make certain t hat t here is enou gh space avai labl e around the printer (s ee figure). This will faci litate operation, reloading paper and toner, and maintenance of the pr int er.

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. / 750mm G 4 in. / 100 mm D 6 in. / 150 mm H 11-3/4 in. /300 mm

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2.4 Setting up your laser printer

Fitting the paper output tray and paper feed tray 1

Set the guides of the paper feed tray to match the size of paper you wis h to use.

1 Attach the paper output tray to the

printer as shown here.

2 Slide the lower part of the paper

feed tr a y in to the pr inter.

3 Fit the cover of paper feed

tray 1.

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Connecting the power cable

Only use the power cable suppli ed with the printer! The laser printer req uires a power supply with minimal voltage and

frequency fluc tuation. If necessary, ask an electrician for advice.

✔ Power supply: 120-127 V at 50-60 Hz / 220-240 V at 50-60 Hz ✔ Voltage fluctuation: 120 V -10%, 127 V +6% / 220-240 V ± 10% ✔ Frequency fluctuation: Within 3 Hz

1 Make sure that the printer’s power

switch is in the "0" (OFF) position.

2 Insert the plug on the end of the

power cable (supplied) into the power socket of the print er.

3 Insert the other end of the power

cable into a power socket.

CAUTION Using the wrong power cable may lead to a short-circuit situation!

The use of a power cable of inadequate cross-section can lead to overheating of the cable.

➜ Only use an extensi on cable which has a hi gher rat ing than the c urrent

consumption of the printer.

➜ Only use cables wi th a ground connection . ➜ Always observe the relevant local regulations regarding the

connection of electrical equipment to the mains network.

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Switching the printer on and off

CAUTION Improper handling may result in damge to the printer!

➜ Never switch off the printer while a print job is in progress, the printer

is receiving data fr om the computer (flashing “Stand-by“ lamp on the control panel) or the printer is being reset.

➜ Switch the power swit ch to "I" (“On“)

in order to activate the printer. The printer is ready for use after

approx. 23 seconds.

➜ Switch the power switch to

"0" (“Off“) in order t o deactivate the printer.

✎

Saving energy makes sense!

After the printer has not received a print com mand for a certain amount of time, it automatically switches to the POWER SAVE mode. This time interval can be adj usted via the printer tool s, see page 5-9. If the printer receives a new pri nt j ob whil e it is in POWER SAVE mode, or if the side cover is openend or if the [ON LINE] key is pressed, the printer automaticall y starts its warm-up phas e.

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Konica Minolta PAGEPRO 4100GN User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 Introduction

1.1 Welcome to Minolta/QMS

1.2 Roadmap of this manual

Where to find what in this User’s Manual

Brief explanation of special type styles and method of presentation

1.3 Working safely with your laser printer

Notes on your safety and operating saf ety

Laser safety

Internal laser radiation

CDRH regulations

Laser safety label

Laser caution label

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2.1 Unpacking the laser printer

2.2 Overview of the printe r

External p rinter parts

Internal printer parts

Optio n a l pr in t e r pa r ts

Printer control panel

2.3 Installing your laser printer

Place of installation

Storage of consumables and accessories

Ambient conditions

Space required

Space required (when equipped with optional paper cassette unit)

2.4 Setting up your laser printer

Switching the printer on and off