KONICA MINOLTA PageWorks 18 User Guide

PageWorks 18

User’s Manual

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined

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that this machine meets the
for energy efficiency.

NERGY STAR Guidelines

What is an ENERGY STAR Printer ?

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NERGY STAR printers have a feature that allows them to automatically “go to sleep” after a

period of inactivity. This auto-feature can reduce a machine’s annual electricity cost by 60 percent.

Foreword

Safety Information

Laser Safety

This is a page printer which operates by means of a laser. There is no
possibility of danger from the laser, provided the printer is operated
according to the instructions in this manual.
Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within pro­tective housing, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during
any phase of user operation.

Internal Laser Radiation

Maximum Radiation Power : 1.03 (mW) at laser aperture of the print
head unit
Wavelength : 770-810 (nm)
This product employs Class IIIb Laser Diode.
Laser Diode and Scanning Polygon Mirror are incorporated in the print
head unit.
The print head unit is NOT A FIELD SERVICE ITEM.
Therefore, the print head unit should not be opened under any circum­stance.

Laser Safety

This printer is certified as a Class 1 Laser product under the

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

formance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and
Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce haz­ardous laser radiation.

U.S.

Radiation Per-

CDRH Regulations

Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH)

The
Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser prod­ucts on August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products mar­keted in the United States. The label shown on the following page
indicates compliance with the CDRH regulations and must be attached
to laser products marketed in the United States.

of the U.S.

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Foreword

WARNING:

other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radia­tion exposure.

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

Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures

WARNING LABEL

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Foreword

USER INSTRUCTIONS (For U.S.A. Users)
FCC PART 15 - RADIO FREQ UENCY DEVICES W ARNING

FCC: Declaration of Conformity

Product Type Laser Beam Printer
Product Name PageWorks 18
Options

Accessories

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.

Minolta Corporation
101 Williams Drive, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446
Telephone number: 201-825-4000

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, 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 harmful interfer­ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interface by one or more of the follow­ing measures:

Second Paper Cassette Unit (4166)
Third Paper Cassette Unit (4166)
Duplex Unit (4168)
DRAM SIMM (Maximum 64MB)
Adobe PostScript SIMM (4179-291)
Network Interface Card (4179-241, 4179-251)

● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

● Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

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

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Foreword

This device must be used with a shielded interface cable and shielded
network (10/100BaseT and/or 10Base2) cable. The use of non-shield
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.

USER INSTRUCTIONS (For Canada Users)
INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD

(ICES-003 ISSUE 3) WARNING

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB­003 du Canada.

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Foreword

OZONE RELEASE (For All Users)

During printer operation, a small quantity of ozone is released. This
amount is not large enough to harm anyone adversely. However, be
sure the room where the machine is being used has adequate ventila­tion, especially if you are printing a high volume of materials, or if the
machine is being used continuously over a long period.

WARNING LABEL

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Foreword

Welcome

And thank you for selecting a Minolta PageWorks 18 Printer!
This

User’s Manual

operates. It also provides you with troubleshooting tips as well as gen­eral precautions you should observe when operating the printer. To
ensure the top performance and effective use of your printer, read this
manual carefully from cover to cover, and keep it at hand for later ref­erence.

No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into other languages without
the express written prior consent of Minolta Co., Ltd.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

Trademark Acknowledgments

PCL is a registered trademark of 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 International Business Machines Cor­poration.
Adobe and PostScript are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc.
PageWorks is a trademark of Minolta in the U.S. and Canada.
Fine-ART and Fine Micro Toning are trademarks of Minolta Co., Ltd.
All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trade­marks of their respective companies or organizations.

explains the functions of the printer and how it

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Technical Support

Technical support for all Minolta PageWorks printer products is avail­able 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling
(from within North America). Minolta also maintains a W eb site which
provides printer driver downloads, Frequently Asked Questions and
handles all e-mail requests for technical assistance at:

http://www.minoltaprinters.com

Please be prepared to provide the following information when contact­ing Minolta Technical Support:

• Model Name

• Serial number

• A detailed description of the problem

For questions or problems with installation, please be prepared to pro­vide the following additional information:

• Brand name and model number of the computer

• Type of processor

• Type of operating system

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1-800-459-3250

• Amount of installed RAM

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Contents

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Introduction

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

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

Control Panel.........................................................1-4

Indicator Lights...................................................1-4

Control Panel Button..........................................1-8

Job Cancel....................................................1-8

Print Configuration........................................1-8

Form Feed....................................................1-8

Chapter 2: Setting-up

Installation Precautions........................................2-1

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

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

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

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

Operational Precautions.......................................2-4

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

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

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

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Setting-up...............................................................2-7

Installing the Face-Down Tray............................2-7

Installing Tray 1..................................................2-8

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

Loading Paper..................................................2-10

Turning On the Printer......................................2-12

Testing the Printer............................................2-13

Connecting to a Computer...............................2-15

Options.................................................................2-16

SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module)............. 2-16

Installing the Optional SIMM.......................2-16

Duplex Unit.......................................................2-21

Installing the Duplex Unit............................2-21

Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit...................2-24

Installing the Optional Second/Third

Paper Cassette Unit....................................2-24

Adobe PostScript ROM-SIMM..........................2-28

Installing the Optional Adobe PostScript

ROM-SIMM.................................................2-28

Network Interface Card (NIC)...........................2-33

Installing the Optional

Network Interface Card...............................2-33

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Chapter 3: Using the Printer

Paper.......................................................................3-1

Type....................................................................3-1

Size....................................................................3-1

Standard size................................................3-1

Envelopes and custom sizes

(Tray 1 and Manual Feed Tray) .....................3-2

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

Loading Paper onto Tray 1.................................3-4

Loading Paper onto Tray 2/Tray 3.......................3-7

Manual Paper Feed..........................................3-11

Printing on Envelopes......................................3-13

Duplex Printing.................................................3-15

Paper Type..................................................3-16

Paper Size ..................................................3-16

Chapter 4: Printer Driver

Introduction............................................................4-1

System Requirements...........................................4-1

Installing the Printer Driver Under

Windows 95/98.......................................................4-2

To Install the Printer Driver Using

the Installer (Auto Run)......................................4-2

To Uninstall the Printer Driver ............................4-6

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Installing the Printer Driver Under

Windows NT 4.0.....................................................4-8

To Install the Printer Driver Using

the Installer (Auto Run)......................................4-8

To Uninstall the Printer Driver ..........................4-14

Installing the Printer Driver Under

Windows 3.1.........................................................4-16

To Install the Printer Driver...............................4-16

To Uninstall the Printer Driver ..........................4-19

Displaying the Driver Setup Dialog

(Windows 95/98/NT 4.0).......................................4-21

To Display the Driver Setup Dialog

Under Windows 95/98......................................4-21

To Display the Driver Setup Dialog

Under Windows NT 4.0....................................4-23

Using the Printer Driver Under

Windows 95/98/NT 4.0.........................................4-25

Common Buttons .............................................4-25

Paper................................................................4-26

Page Layout .....................................................4-31

Quality..............................................................4-36

Device Option...................................................4-40

About................................................................4-40

Displaying the Driver Setup Dialog

(Windows 3.1) ......................................................4-41

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Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 3.1....4-43

Common Buttons .............................................4-43

Settings............................................................4-44

DOS Printing Utilities..........................................4-49

Installing the Printer Driver Under DOS............4-49

Loading and Unloading the Status Display ......4-51

To Load the Status Display From the

DOS Prompt.....................................................4-51

To Remove the Status Display From Memory..4-51

Accessing the Printer Control Panel.................4-52

To Access the Printer Control Panel ................4-52

To Exit the Printer Control Panel......................4-52

Using the Printer Control Panel.........................4-53

Getting Around in the Printer Control Panel.....4-53

To Print a Test Page or Demo Page.................4-54

To Register Installed Options...........................4-54

Printer Control Panel Screens............................4-54

Common Buttons .............................................4-54

Paper Screen...................................................4-55

Font Selection Screen......................................4-57

Output Quality Screen......................................4-58

Counter Screen................................................4-59

Configuration Screen .......................................4-60

Printer Setting Screen......................................4-61

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Using the Status Display ....................................4-63

To Display the Status Display...........................4-63

Status Display Screen......................................4-64

Set Display Mode Command

(Setup Menu)..............................................4-64

Change Hot Key Command

(Setup Menu)..............................................4-64

Change Popup Message Command

(Setup Menu)..............................................4-64

Close (button).............................................4-65

Help (button)...............................................4-65

Chapter 5: Printer Status Display and Control Panel

Using the Printer Status Display..........................5-1

Opening the Printer Status Display....................5-1

To Open the Printer Status Display...............5-1

To Close the Printer Status Display..............5-2

Using the Printer Status Display ........................5-2

Printer Status................................................5-2

How to recov er..............................................5-2

Printer Status figure......................................5-2

Switching Between the Expanded

and Reduced Views...........................................5-3

On-line Help.......................................................5-3

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Using the Control Panel........................................5-4

Common Buttons ...............................................5-5

Paper..................................................................5-6

Printer Setting ....................................................5-8

Test Print..........................................................5-10

Counter ............................................................5-11

Configuration....................................................5-12

Chapter 6: Maintenance

Replacing the Imaging Cartridge.........................6-1

To Replace the Imaging Cartridge .....................6-2

Cleaning the Printer ..............................................6-6

Cleaning the Outside of the Printer....................6-6

Cleaning the Paper Transport Roller..................6-7

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting

Technical Support ..............................................7-1

Clearing a Paper Misfeed......................................7-2

Inside the Printer ..........................................7-2

Paper Output Misfeed...................................7-6

Paper Input Misfeed (from Tray 1).................7-7

Paper Input Misfeed

(from Manual Feed Tray)...............................7-7

Paper Input Misfeed

(from Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit).....7-8

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Paper Misfeed in the Duplex Unit.......................7-9

Upper Misfeed ..............................................7-9

Lower Misf eed...............................................7-9

Print Quality Problems........................................7-10

Blank pages .....................................................7-10

Black pages......................................................7-10

Printout too light...............................................7-11

Printout too dark...............................................7-11

Blurred background..........................................7-12

Uneven print density ........................................7-12

Irregularities .....................................................7-12

White or black line............................................7-13

Toner smudges.................................................7-13

No output..........................................................7-14

Are you using the correct type

of printer cable?..........................................7-14

Are your computer’s communications

port settings correct?..................................7-14

Chapter 8: Specifications

PageWorks 18 Printer............................................8-1

Second Paper Cassette Unit (Option)..................8-4

Third Paper Cassette Unit (Option)......................8-5

Duplex Unit (Option)..............................................8-6

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Interface Connector and Cable ............................8-7

SIMM (Option)........................................................8-8

Appendix A: Glossary

Appendix B: Index

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Chapter

Chapter 1

Introduction

Introduction

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Features

Features

The Minolta PageWorks 18 is a laser beam printer developed
exclusively for use with Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 3.1 and DOS operating systems.

The various features listed below make the Minolta PageWorks 18 the
perfect printer for any size office.

• Fast 18-page per minute printing speed

Chapter 1

• PCL 6 support for faster, more precise printing

• Supports two optional Ethernet network interface cards
(10/100BaseT and 10Base2)

• Powerful 66 MHz Power PC and QuickPrint dual processors

• 4 MB of memory

• Expanded digital-documentation support through an optional
Adobe PostScript 3 SIMM

Introduction

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Printer Parts and Accessories

Printer Parts and Accessories

Chapter 1

Introduction

Control panel

Face-down tray

Manual feed tray

Paper size guide
Tray cover

Cassette cover (option)
Tray 2 (500-sheet

second cassette)
(option)

Cassette cover
(option)

Second paper
cassette unit

(option)

Power
switch

Top cover release button

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Third paper
cassette unit (option)

Tray 3 (500-sheet
third cassette)

(option)

Paper size guide

Tray 1
(multipurpose tray)

Printer Parts and Accessories

Power cord socket
Parallel interface

connector

Fusing unit

Chapter 1

Introduction

Top cover

Image transfer roller

Imaging cartridge

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Control Panel

Control Panel

The control panel has three indicator lights and one button.

Chapter 1

Ready (green)

Paper (amber)

Introduction

Indicator Lights

The three indicator lights turn on, off, or blink in combination to let
you know the current status of the printer. You can find out details of
the printer’s status by checking the information that appears on your
computer screen through the Status Monitor.

Ready

(green)

Blinking

Error (red)

Panel button

Indicator Lights

Paper

(amber)

On Off Off Printer is ready.

Off Off Off

Off Off

Error

(red)

Printer Status and Recommended Action

Power is off.
Turn on the printer.
Receiving data via parallel interface;

printing in progress.
Blinking
Blinking Blinking Blinking

Off On Receiving data via network interface.

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Canceling job.

Indicator Lights

Ready

(green)

Paper

(amber)

Blinking Blinking

Error

(red)

Off Warming up.

Printer Status and Recommended Action

On On On “Power on” initial setting.

Control Panel

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Slow

Blinking

Off Off Power save mode.

Off On Off

On Off On

On

Off

Blinking

Blinking

Off Off

On

On

Blinking

Out of paper.

Load more paper to continue printing.

The imaging cartridge is low on toner.

Ready a new imaging cartridge. See

page 6-1.

The imaging cartridge is out of toner.

Replace the imaging cartridge. See

page 6-1.

Data is currently being compressed

because more data is being processed

than can be managed by the amount of

memory installed in your printer. You may

notice a difference in image quality when

compressed data is printed.

Installation of additional memory will help

to prevent data fr om being compressed.

Memory overflow/data received cannot be

processed because it is too complex.

Install an optional expansion memory

SIMM into the printer or decrease the

amount of data being sent to the printer.

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Control Panel

Ready

(green)

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Introduction

Indicator Lights

Off

On

Paper

(amber)

Blinking Blinking

Blinking

Error

(red)

Off

On On Off

Off Off On

Printer Status and Recommended Action

The wrong size or multiple sheets of

paper were fed into the printer.

Load the appropriate size of paper onto

the specified tray. Press the button to

resume printing.

The printer is waiting for paper to be loaded.

Load the appropriate size of paper onto

one of the trays.

The printer is waiting for paper to be

loaded manually.

Load the appropriate size of paper onto the

manual feed tra y and press the panel button.

Cover is open.

Close the cover.

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Off

On

Blinking

Off

Blinking Blinking

Paper misfeed.

Clear the paper misfeed to continue printing.

1 The second or third paper cassette

unit is not installed.

2 The optional NIC is not ready.

1 Press and hold the panel button.

2 If this message persists for an

extended period, the optional NIC may
be damaged or disabled. Contact
Minolta Technical Support.

Indicator Lights

Ready

(green)

Off On

On Off

Paper

(amber)

Error

(red)

Blinking

Blinking

Control Panel

Printer Status and Recommended Action

Controller-memory error.

Turn off the printer and contact Minolta

Technical Support.

Engine error (fusing unit).

Turn off the printer and contact Minolta

Technical Support immediately.

Engine error (laser).

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On On

Blinking

Blinking

Off

On

Blinking Blinking

Blinking

Blinking

Blinking

On

Turn the printer off and on again. If the

problem persists, contact Minolta

Technical Support.

Engine error (polygon scanner).

Turn the printer off and on again. If the

problem persists, contact Minolta

Technical Support.

Engine error (fan motor).

Turn the printer off and on again. If the

problem persists, contact Minolta

Technical Support.

Engine error (HSYNC).

Turn off the printer and contact Minolta

Technical Support.

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Control Panel

Control Panel Button

Depending on the status of the printer, the control panel button
performs any one of the following operations.

Chapter 1

• Job cancel

• Print configuration page

• Form feed

Introduction

Job Cancel

Use the following procedure whenever you want to cancel the current
job.

1. Hold down the control panel button for about five seconds.

2. After all the indicator lights are lit, release the control panel

Print Configuration

Use the following procedure whenever you want to print a sheet that
shows the current printer settings.

Form Feed

When a memory overflow occurs, press the control panel button to
perform a form feed.

button to cancel the print job.

• B riefly press the control panel button to start printing the

configuration page.

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Chapter

Chapter 2

Setting-up

Setting-up

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Chapter 2

Setting-up

Installation Precautions

Installation Precautions

Note the following important precautions when selecting a location for
the printer and when connecting it to a power source.

Selecting a Location for the Printer

A proper location 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 gases

being generated in the area.

✓ The power outlet you plan to connect to should be nearby and

unobstructed.

✓ Make sure that the printer is not exposed to direct sunlight.
✓ Avoid areas in the direct airflow of air conditioners, heaters, or

ventilators, and areas subjected to temperature and humidity
extremes.

✓ Choose a sturdy, level surface where the printer will not be

exposed to strong vibration.

✓ Keep the 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.

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Setting-up

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Installation Precautions

Power Source

The following are the power source requirements for this printer.

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Setting-up

• Power source: 120 - 127 V at 50 - 60 Hz

• Voltage fluctuation: Within 120 V –10%, 127 V +6%

• Frequency fluctuation: Within ±0.3%

Note

• 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 be easily accessible so you can
unplug the power cord immediately if necessary.

• Make sure the outlet you use is visible, and not hidden behind the
printer or any other object.

• If any other electrical equipment 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 electrical
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.

Note

• Never connect the grounding wire to a gas pipe, the grounding wire for
a telephone, or to a water pipe.

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Installation Precautions

Space Requirements

Be sure to provide space around the printer as indicated below, to
ensure easier printer operation, paper and toner replacement, and
maintenance.

24-3/4" (632 mm)
or more

* 29-1/2

** 34-1/4

40-1/2
(1,028 mm) or more

***46-1/2

(746 mm)

"

or more

(867 mm)

"

or more

6" (150 mm)
or more

***11-3/4" (300 mm)

or more

"

"

(1,178 mm) or more

11-3/4" (300 mm)
or more

23-1/2

"

(600 mm)
or more

11-3/4

"

(300 mm)
or more

4

"

(100 mm)
or more

33

(836 mm)

"

or more

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* When equipped with an optional second cassette unit.

** When equipped with an optional third cassette unit.

*** When equipped with an optional duplex unit.

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Operational Precautions

Operational Precautions

Note the following important precautions whenever using the printer.

Operating Environment

The following describes the operating environment required when
using the printer.

Chapter 2

• Temperature: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with fluctuation of
10°C (18°F) per hour

• Humidity: 15% to 85% with fluctuation of 20% per hour

Setting-up

Printer

The following describes precautions for using the printer.

• Never turn the printer off or open any of its covers during a print
operation.

• Never place flammable gasses, liquids or objects that generate
magnetic forces near the printer.

• When unplugging the power cord, always grasp the plug and never
pull on the cord. A damaged cord creates the danger of fire or elec­trical shock.

• Never touch the power cord when your hands are wet. Doing so
creates the danger of electrical shock.

• Always unplug the power cord before moving the printer. Failure
to do so can damage the power cord, creating the danger of fire or
electrical shock.

• Always unplug the power cord if you do not plan to use the printer
for a long time.

• Never try to remove any secured panel or cov er. The interior of the
printer contains high-voltage circuitry which creates the danger of
electrical shock when exposed.

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Operational Precautions

• Never try to modify the printer. Doing so creates the danger of f ire
or electrical shock.

• Never place any heavy objects on the power cord, pull on it or
bend it. Doing so creates the danger of fire or electrical shock.

• Always make sure the printer is not placed on the electrical cord or
the 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 malfunction
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 electrical shock.

• Do not allow water or other liquids to spill on or near the printer.
Fire or electrical shock can occur should water or liquid come into
contact with the printer.

• Should liquid or any piece of metal accidently get inside the
printer, immediately turn it off, unplug the po wer cord, and contact
Minolta Technical Support. Failure to take this immediate action
creates the danger of fire or electrical shock.

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• Whenever the printer emits unusually high amounts of heat,
smoke, an unusual odor, or noise, immediately turn it off, unplug
it, and contact Minolta Technical Support. Failure to take this
immediate action creates the danger of fire or electrical shock.

Note

• Be sure to locate the printer in a well-ventilated location. A minimal
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 area. For comfortable, and
safe operation, be sure to locate the printer in a well-ventilated area.

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Operational Precautions

Printer Supplies

Note the following precautions when handling printer supplies such as
the imaging cartridge, and paper.

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Setting-up

• Avoid storing printer supplies in the following locations:

✓Areas subjected to direct sunlight. Additionally, the imaging

cartridge must be protected from fluorescent light.

✓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 onto the printer tray , in a sealed plastic bag and store it in a
cool, dark location.

• Only use imaging cartridges that are expressly specified for this
printer.

• Keep supplies out of the reach of children.

• Should your hands become soiled with toner, immediately wash
them with soap and water.

Note

• Whenever you remove the
diately wrap it with a cloth to protect it from overexposure to light.

imaging cartridge

from the printer, imme-

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Setting-up

Setting-up

See the separate Quick Guide for Installation and Reference that comes
with the printer before unpacking.

Set-up the printer according to the following instructions.

Note

• Always use a shielded interface cable. Use of an unshielded cable can
result in radio interference with data.

• Keep all the boxes and packing materials that the printer comes in for
later use when transporting the printer.

Chapter 2

Installing the Face-Down Tray

With both hands, gently bend the face-down tray inwards and insert
one of its tabs into its holder on the upper portion of the printer.
Continue to bend the face-down tray so that it curves enough for the
second tab to fit into its holder and release the tray into position.

Setting-up

2-7

Setting-up

Installing Tray 1

Chapter 2

Setting-up

Using the left and right slots in the printer as guides, gently push

1

Tray 1 until it cannot be inserted any further (as shown in the
illustration).

Attach the tray cover onto Tray 1.

2

2-8

Connecting the Power Cord

Make sure that the printer’s power switch is in the (Off) posi-

1

tion.

Connect one end of the power cord that comes with the printer to

2

the power cord socket. Plug the other end into a power outlet.

Setting-up

Chapter 2

Setting-up

2-9

Setting-up

Loading Paper

Chapter 2

Setting-up

Remove the tray cover from Tray 1.

1

Open all three paper size guides.

2

2-10

Setting-up

Place the paper stack onto the tray , print-side up. Secure the stack

3

by adjusting the paper size guides.

Note

• A maximum level mark on the
can stack paper on
than this mark.

• See pages 4-56 and 5-7 for details on making settings for

Tray 1

paper size guide

. Make sure that paper is stacked no higher

shows how high you

Tray 1

Chapter 2

Setting-up

.

Replace the tray cover onto Tray 1.

4

2-11

Setting-up

Turning On the Printer

After connecting the printer to a power outlet, press the power switch
to turn it on.

Chapter 2

Setting-up

Turning on the printer causes all the indicators on the control panel to
light, which indicates that the printer is warming up. In about 23
seconds only the READY indicator remains lit, indicating that the
printer is ready to print.

Note

• The printer automatically enters a power saving mode if it receives no
print commands for about 15 minutes. Whenever the printer receives a
print command while in the power saving mode, it starts to warm up
again and takes about 23 seconds before it is ready to print.

2-12

Setting-up

Testing the Printer

Before connecting to a computer, perform the following procedure to
print a Configuration Page and see if the printer is working correctly.

Place the paper onto Tray 1.

1

Make sure that both the PAPER and ERROR indicators are off,

2

and the READY indicator is on. This indicates there is no exist­ing error condition and no data remaining to be printed.

Briefly press the panel button to start printing the Configuration

3

Page.

Chapter 2

Setting-up

2-13

Setting-up

Sample Configuration Page

Chapter 2

Setting-up

Note

• See Chapter 7 of this manual for information on what to do if the Con­figuration Page does not print when you press the panel button.

• The Configuration Page can be printed on Letter size paper only.

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Connecting to a Computer

Make sure that the printer and the computer you are connecting it

1

to are both turned off.
Connect one end of the interface cable to the parallel port of the

2

computer.
Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel connector on the

3

back of the printer. Secure the cable using the two clips on the
parallel connector.

Setting-up

Chapter 2

Setting-up

See page 8-7 of this User’s Manual for cable specifications and pin
assignments.

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Options

Options

This section describes the optional items that are available for this
printer:

Unit

the

SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module)

Chapter 2

Setting-up

Many errors caused by data overload can be avoided by installing
additional memory into the printer.

This printer comes with 4 MB of memory. You can increase memory
capacity to up to 64 MB by installing an optional 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 or
32 MB SIMM into one or both of the two memory connectors located
inside of the printer.

Memory SIMM(s), Duplex Unit, Second Paper Cassette

Third Paper Cassette Unit, Adobe PostScript ROM-SIMM

,

Network Interface Card

.

, and

Note

• Memory capacity can be increased to 64 MB by installing two 32 MB
SIMMs into the printer. (However, it will first be necessary to remove
the 4 MB SIMM that comes installed in the printer.) The successful
installation of the expansion memory can be confirmed by printing a
Configuration Page.

Installing the Optional SIMM

Warning

• Electric shock hazard! Do not remove any cover of the printer that is
not directly specified for removal in the User’s Manual.

Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord.

1

Disconnect the parallel cable from the printer.

2

Press the top cover release button and open the top cover.

3

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Using a screwdriver, loosen and remove the two screws that

4

secure the exterior side cover to the printer.

Clips secure the exterior side cover from the inside of the printer.

5

Gently maneuver the exterior side cover until the clips release
(see illustration).

Options

Chapter 2

Setting-up

Caution

• Do not touch any part of the main circuit inside of the printer.

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Options

Chapter 2

Setting-up

With the exterior side cover removed, the internal side cover of

6

the printer is exposed. With the screwdriver, loosen and remove
the four screws that secure the internal side cover.

Remove the internal side cover to expose the main circuit.

7

2-18

SIMM sockets

Being careful not to touch the connection points along the edge of

8

the SIMM, insert the SIMM into one of the available sockets on
the main circuit.

• Insert the SIMM at an angle as shown and gently swing it into
the socket.

• Apply pressure until the SIMM locks into place.

Replace the internal side cover using the four screws.

9

Options

Chapter 2

Setting-up

2-19

Options

10

Chapter 2

Setting-up

11

Replace the external side cover using the two screws.

Print a Configuration Page (page 2-14) and check to make sure
that the “Total Memory” item correctly shows the increase in
memory capacity. If it does not, repeat the above steps making
sure that the SIMM is installed correctly.

Note

• T o release the SIMM from the socket, push out on the taps on each side
of the socket.

• After installation of the SIMM, reset the Printer Memory Setting to
reflect the new memory capacity (see page 4-60).

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Options

Duplex Unit

Your printer supports double-sided printing if the optional duplex unit
is installed. Double-sided documents can be generated for binding
along either the short or long edges of the paper through the printer
software. For more information, refer to page 3-15.

• Take the duplex unit out of the shipping box.

• Remove the plastic bag and all shipping materials.

• Turn the printer off and then disconnect the power cord and inter­face cable from the printer.

Installing the Duplex Unit

With a scre wdri ver or similar instrument, remo v e the flat clip that

1

is attached to the back of the main unit of the printer.

Chapter 2

Setting-up

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Options

Chapter 2

Setting-up

Align the “L” shaped duplex unit to the back of the main unit of

2

the printer so that the bottom of the “L” is inside of the opening at
the bottom of the printer.

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Note

• Make sure that the connector of the unit is inserted into
the printer securely.

With one hand holding the duplex unit in position, use a Phillips

3

screwdriv er to tighten the scre ws that are permanently attached to
the back of the duplex unit.

Note

• Hold up the
secured to the printer with the screws.

duplex unit

with your hand during installation until it is

Options

Chapter 2

Setting-up

Connect the power cord to the printer and then turn the printer on.

4

See “Connecting the Power Cord”, page 2-9.
See “Turning On the Printer”, page 2-12.

Generate a configuration page to verify that duplex unit is listed

5

under the Printer Configuration item.
See “Testing the Printer”, page 2-13.

PRINTER CONFIGURATION

Tray 2 = Not Installed
Tray 3 = Not Installed
Duplex Unit = Installed
PostScript = Not Installed
Network Card = Not Installed

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Options

Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit

You can increase the paper-holding capacity of your printer by
installing an optional second/third paper cassette unit. Each paper

cassette unit can hold up to 500 sheets of paper. The second and third
paper cassette units are interchangeable and can increase paper-

holding capacity to 1,000 sheets when installed together.

Chapter 2

Installing the Optional Second/Third Paper Cassette
Unit

Setting-up

• Take the paper cassette unit out of the shipping box.

• Remove the plastic bag and all shipping materials.

• Turn the printer off and then disconnect the power cord and inter­face cable from the printer.

Place the paper cassette unit in the location you have chosen

1

(see page 2-1 “Selecting a Location for the Printer”).
Pull out the paper tray.

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Options

Set the printer onto the paper cassette unit using the coupling

2

pins as a guide.

Note

• The printer weighs approximately 18 kg (39.7 lbs.). Two people are
recommended to lift it when necessary.

Second paper cassette unit Third paper cassette unit

Chapter 2

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Options

Chapter 2

Setting-up

Insert Tray 2 or Tray 3 into the paper cassette unit.

3

Tray 2

Tray 3

Note

• Be sure to use both hands whenever
from or inserted into the

paper cassette unit

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T ray 2 or T ray 3

.

is being removed

Connect the power cord to the printer and then turn the printer on.

4

See “Connecting the Power Cord”, page 2-9.
See “Turning On the Printer”, page 2-12.

Generate a configuration page to verify that Tray 2 or Tray 3 is

5

listed under the Printer Configuration item.
See “Testing the Printer”, page 2-13.

Options

PRINTER CONFIGURATION

Tray 2 = Installed
Tray 3 = Installed
Duplex Unit = Not Installed

PostScript = Not Installed
Network Card = Not Installed

Chapter 2

Setting-up

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Options

Adobe PostScript ROM-SIMM

This printer is equipped with a socket for the installation of an Adobe
PostScript ROM-SIMM. This ROM-SIMM enables the printer to
support the PostScript page description language.

Chapter 2

Warning

• The Adobe PostScript ROM-SIMM is easily damaged by static elec­tricity. Touch a metal object before you touch the ROM-SIMM.

• Take the Adobe PostScript ROM-SIMM out of the shipping box.

• Turn the printer off and then disconnect the power cord and inter­face cable from the printer.

Setting-up

Installing the Optional Adobe PostScript ROM-SIMM

Warning

• Electric shock hazard! Do not remove any cover of the printer that is
not directly specified for removal in the User’s Manual.

Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord.

1

Disconnect the parallel cable from the printer.

2

Press the top cover release button and open the top cover.

3

Using a screwdriver, loosen and remove the two screws that

4

secure the exterior side cover to the printer.

2-28

Clips secure the exterior side cover from the inside of the printer.

5

Gently maneuver the exterior side cover until the clips release
(see illustration).

Caution

• Do not touch any part of the main circuit inside of the printer.

With the exterior side cover removed, the internal side cover of

6

the printer is exposed. With the screwdriver, loosen and remove
the four screws that secure the internal side cover.

Options

Chapter 2

Setting-up

2-29

Options

Chapter 2

Setting-up

Remove the internal side cover to expose the main circuit.

7

Being careful not to touch the connection points along the edge of

8

the SIMM, insert the SIMM into the socket of the main circuit.

• Insert the SIMM at an angle as shown and gently swing it into
the socket.

• Apply pressure until the SIMM locks into place.

Replace the internal side cover using the four screws.

9

2-30

Replace the external side cover using the two screws.

10

Connect the power cord to the printer and then turn the printer on.

11

See “Connecting the Power Cord”, page 2-9.
See “Turning On the Printer”, page 2-12.

Generate a configuration page to verify that PostScript is listed

12

under the Printer Configuration item.
See “Testing the Printer”, page 2-13.

Options

Chapter 2

Setting-up

Note

• T o release the SIMM from the socket, push out on the taps on each side
of the socket.

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Options

PRINTER CONFIGURATION

Chapter 2

Setting-up

Tray 2 = Not Installed
Tray 3 = Not Installed
Duplex Unit = Not Installed
PostScript = Installed
Network Card = Not Installed

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Options

Network Interface Card (NIC)

There are two optional network interface cards that are supported by
this printer:
select should be determined according to the requirements of your
network environment. F or details, please see the User’ s Manual for the
Network Interface Card.

* This illustration shows the optional 10/100BaseT Network Interface

Card.

10/100BaseT

Installing the Optional Network Interface Card

and

10Base2

. The NIC option that you

Chapter 2

Setting-up

Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord from the printer.

1

Disconnect the cable from the interface connector.

2-33

Options

Chapter 2

Setting-up

Remove the screw that secures the cover panel to the back of the

2

printer. Remove the cover panel.

Note

• Make sure that you do not misplace the cover panel or screws when
you remove them. The screws will be used after the optional NIC is
installed.

Take the NIC out of its carton.

3

Note

• When the NIC is taken out of its conductive bag or of f its mat, hold it
by its edges to avoid touching the terminals or the patterned surfaces.

Insert the NIC as shown in the diagram.

4

2-34

Secure the NIC into place using the same screws that were used

5

to hold the cover panel.

Options

Chapter 2

Note

• Follow the NIC’s installation procedure in reverse to remove the NIC.

Connect the power cord to the printer and then turn the printer on.

6

See “Connecting the Power Cord”, page 2-9.
See “Turning On the Printer”, page 2-12.

Generate a configuration page to verify that Network Card is

7

listed under the Printer Configuration item.
See “Testing the Printer”, page 2-13.

PRINTER CONFIGURATION

Tray 2 = Not Installed
Tray 3 = Not Installed
Duplex Unit = Not Installed

PostScript = Not Installed
Network Card = Installed

Setting-up

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MEMO

Chapter 2

Setting-up

Chapter

Chapter 3

Using the Printer

3

Using the Printer

Chapter 3

Using the Printer

Paper

Caution

• This printer is designed to print on only the following types of paper.

Type

Paper

Paper
Feeding
Port

Feed Tray

Tray 1

Tray 2

Tray 3

Manual

Plain Paper
weighing:
60 to 90 g/m2
16 to 24 lbs.

Recycled
Paper
weighing:
60 to 90 g/m
16 to 24 lbs.

2

Trans­parency
Sheet

None

None

Special Paper

Labels Letter-

None None None None None

None None None None None

head

Enve­lopes

J-Post (Post­card ) size:
100 × 148 mm
4" × 5-3/4"

Thick Paper
weighing:
90 to 163 g/m
24 to 43 lbs.

Size

Standard size

Paper
Feeding
Port

Tray 1

Tray 2*

Tray 3*

Manual

Feed Tray

* Each of the five cassettes of Tray 2/Tray 3 support one of the five types of paper that are

compatible with this printer.

A4

210 × 297 mm

8-1/4" × 11-3/4"

JIS B5

182 × 257 mm

7-1/4" × 10"

Legal

216 × 356 mm

8-1/2" × 14"

Letter

216 × 279 mm

8-1/2" × 11"

Executive

184 × 267 mm

7-1/4" × 10-1/2"

2

Chapter 3

Using the Printer

3-1

Paper

Envelopes and custom sizes (Tray 1 and Manual Feed T ra y)

Paper
Feeding
Port

Tray 1

Manual

Feed Tray

** Printing is possible only if

set to

Multiple Size

• Specialty paper is not supported for duplex printing.

Note

Chapter 3

Using the Printer

• Do not use the following types of paper to avoid reduced print quality,
a misfeed or a print failure.

✓
✓
✓
✓
✓

✓
✓

✓
✓
✓
✓

• Envelopes should meet the following requirements:

✓
✓
✓

✓

• Generally, envelopes perform well, but some types may wrinkle. We
strongly recommend testing any type of envelope before buying it in
large amounts.

• For more information, refer to “Loading Paper”.

Env. Com10

105 × 241mm

4-1/8" × 9-1/2"

Env. DL

110 × 220mm

4-5/16" × 8-11/16"

Tra y1 Setting

. (See pages 4-56 and 5-7).

Env. C5

162 × 229mm

6-3/8" × 9"

on the

Env. B5

176 × 250mm

6-15/16" × 9-7/8"

tab of the Printer Control Panel dialog is

Paper

Env. Monarc h

98 × 190mm

3-7/8"×7-1/2"

Custom

86 to 216

148 to 356mm

3-3/8"to 8-1/2" ×

3-1/2" to 14"

**

Paper already used in a thermal transfer printer or ink jet printer.
Paper that is too thin or too thick.
Paper folded, curled or torn.
Paper having binding holes or perforations.
Paper with surfaces that are too smooth or too rough or with varying
surfaces.
Paper having special coatings on their surfaces such as carbon
paper, heat-sensitive paper and pressure-sensitive paper.
Sheets of various sizes.
Paper not cut on right angles.
Paper bound by glue, staples or clips.
Paper affixed with labels which are easy to peel.
Post cards that are warped or bent.

Sharp folds and edges.
General mailing envelopes without seals on the glued portion.
Having flaps the full width of the envelope (unacceptable if the flap
is glued).
Wrinkle-free, no fasteners.

×

3-2

Loading Paper

Loading Paper

There are two primary sources that can be used to feed paper into the
printer: Tray 1 and the manual feed tray.

Tray 1 is the standard source for supplying paper to the printer. Various
types and sizes of paper can be fed from this tray.

Tray 2/Tray 3 are available as optional paper sources. See the section
of this User’s Manual entitled “Loading P aper onto Tray 2/Tray 3” for
details on using these trays.

Whenever you are using special size paper, be sure to use the printer
driver installed on the computer to specify the printing area. You may
experience some variation in print quality when using special size
paper.

Always remember that paper storage conditions greatly affect print
quality. Store paper in its original package. Keep paper out of areas
subject to extreme temperatures or humidity.

Chapter 3

3-3

Using the Printer

Loading Paper

Loading Paper onto Tray 1

You can load up to 250 sheets of standard paper onto Tray 1. See page
3-1 for details on paper sizes and types.

Remove the tray cover from Tray 1.

1

Chapter 3

Open the paper size guides.

2

Using the Printer

3-4

Loading Paper

Place a stack of paper in the center of Tray 1. Adjust the paper

3

size guides so that both the left and the right sides of the paper
stack are secure.

Note

• A maximum level mark on the
can stack paper on
than this mark.

• Do not load additional paper until the paper currently loaded onto

is completely used.

1

• See pages 4-56 and 5-7 for details on making settings for

Tray 1

paper size guide

. Make sure that paper is stacked no higher

shows how high you

Tray 1

T ray

.

Chapter 3

Using the Printer

3-5

Loading Paper

Chapter 3

Replace the tray cover onto Tray 1.

4

Using the Printer

3-6

Loading Paper

Loading Paper onto Tray 2/Tray 3

Note

• Make sure that the
to be used for printing has been installed into the

cassette unit
T r ay 3 cassette

refer to Chapter 2.

Slide Tray 2/Tray 3 out of the second/third paper cassette unit

1

Tray 2/Tray 3 cassette

. For instructions on inserting (and removing) the

into (and from) the

as illustrated.

Tray 2 Tray 3

for the proper size of paper

second/third paper

second/third paper cassette unit

Tray 2/

,

Chapter 3

Note

• The cassette is designed to remain in the unit during the normal loading
and operation of the printer. To remove
pull it out as far as it will go without force. Then gently raise the for­ward-end up, and remove

•

Tray 2

Minolta Technical Support to find out how you can acquire this tray to
increase the capabilities of your printer.

and

Tray 3

Tray 2/Tray 3

are available as an option for this printer. Contact

Tray 2/Tray 3

from the unit.

from the unit,

Using the Printer

3-7

Loading Paper

Chapter 3

Remove the cassette cover from Tray 2/Tray 3.

2

Press down on the paper lifting plate located inside of Tray 2/

3

Tray 3 until it locks.

Using the Printer

3-8

Loading Paper

Place a stack of up to 500 sheets of paper into Tray 2/Tray 3 so

4

that the side that was facing up when the paper was unwrapped is
still facing up.

Note

• A maximum level mark inside the inlet of
high you can stack paper. Make sure that paper is stacked no higher
than this mark.

Maximum level mark

Tray 2/Tray 3

shows how

Chapter 3

Using the Printer

•

Tray 2/Tray 3

• Do not load additional paper until all the paper currently on

is completely used up.

Tray 3

does not support landscape-oriented paper-feeding.

Tray 2/

3-9

Loading Paper

Chapter 3

Replace the cassette cover and insert Tray 2/Tray 3 into the

5

second/third paper cassette unit.

Tray 2

Tray 3

Using the Printer

3-10

Loading Paper

Manual Paper Feed

Make sure that the tray cover is properly attached to Tray 1.

1

Open the paper size guides.

2

Insert the sheet of paper into the manual feed tray with the side

3

to be printed facing up.

Chapter 3

Using the Printer

3-11

Loading Paper

Chapter 3

Adjust the paper size guides so that both sides of the paper are

4

secure.

Note

• Insert only one sheet of paper or one envelope at a time when feeding
manually.

Using the Printer

3-12

Loading Paper

Printing on Envelopes

The manual feed tray supports feeds of Commercial 10, Monarch,
DL, C5, and B5 envelopes.

Manually feed envelopes one by one into the manual feed tray.

Place the envelope with the side to be printed facing up on the

1

tray. The flap of the envelope should be facing down and to the
left.

Make sure that the env elope is placed in the center of the tray and

2

that it is secured by the paper size guides.

Chapter 3

Note

• Because there is great variation in the quality of paper used for enve­lopes, we suggest that you produce test prints of various types before
purchasing any envelope in large quantities for use with this printer.

Note the following points whenever printing on envelopes.

• Make sure that all edges are creased sharply and that all flaps are
folded correctly.

Using the Printer

3-13

Loading Paper

Chapter 3

• Do not use envelopes that are self-adhesive. Use only envelopes
that have standard sealing that sticks after it is moistened.

• Use envelopes of which flaps run the entire length of the envelope.
Envelopes that seal at one end will not feed properly.

• Do not use envelopes that have a window. Such envelopes can seri­ously damage the printer.

• Do not use envelopes that are wrinkled.

• Never use envelopes that have clasps or any other type of fastener
that can damage the printer.

• Do not store envelopes in an area that is subject to high humidity.

Using the Printer

3-14

Loading Paper

Duplex Printing

This feature prints document data on both sides of a sheet of paper.
Installation of the optional duplex unit is required to perform duplex
printing.

You can choose either Bind Long Edge or Bind Short Edge when
generating duplex documents.

(1) Bind Long Edge

A

A

A

A

Chapter 3

Portrait

(2) Bind Short Edge

A

A

Portrait

Landscape

A

Landscape

Using the Printer

A

3-15

Loading Paper

The supported paper types and sizes for duplex printing are as follows.

Paper Type

Plain paper: 64 to 90 g/m2 (17 to 24 lb)

2

Recycled paper: 64 to 90 g/m

(17 to 24 lb)

Note

• Do not use special paper (transparencies, labels, envelopes, letterhead,
J-Post and thick paper) for duplex printing.

Paper Size

Chapter 3

A4, A5, JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Executive.

Note

• The Long Edge Binding setting of the printer driver cannot be used to
print duplex documents on custom size paper.

Remember the following points when generating duplex documents:

Using the Printer

• The size of both original documents that will be used to make one
duplex document must be the same.

• The original document that is loaded first into the duplex unit will
be output face down.

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Chapter

Printer Driver

Chapter 4

4

Printer Driver

Chapter 4

Printer Driver

Introduction

Introduction

This printer driver was especially designed to provide true Windows­based and DOS printing for your Minolta printer. The dri v er consists of
three programs: the printer status display, the control panel and the
driver itself.

Important!

• This printer driver is located on the CD-ROM that comes with your
printer. If your computer does not ha v e a CD-ROM drive or you wish
to download the updated printer driv er , it can be do wnloaded from the
Minolta Web site at

http://www.minoltaprinters.com

.

System Requirements

The following describes the minimum system requirements for running
the Minolta PageWorks/Pro 18/18N printer driver.

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows

3.1x, Windows NT 4.0 or MS-DOS

Chapter 4

Personal Computer: IBM-compatible PC with at least a 486DX
16MHz CPU (Pentium processor recommended)

CD-ROM drive
I/O Interface: IEEE 1284 type-B parallel cable
Memory: At least 8MB of PC RAM
Free Disk Space: Approximately 5MB for files

Note

• Use of a poor quality parallel cable may adversely affect input.

Printer Driver

4-1

Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98

Installing the Printer Driver Under
Windows 95/98

This section provides information on installing the printer driver under
Windows 95/98. It also tells you how to uninstall the printer driver
when necessary.

W e recommend that the printer driver be installed using the CD-R OM’s
installer. If the driver is installed using plug-and-play, the
directory on the CD-ROM must be specified.

Note

• When the printer driver is installed using plug-and-play, the Status
Display, the Control Panel, the uninstall.exe file, and the Driver Help
will not be installed.

Driver

Chapter 4

To Install the Printer Driver Using the Installer
(Auto Run)

1
2

Printer Driver

3

4-2

Turn on your computer and start up Windows 95 or Windows 98.
Insert the

ROM drive.
The opening screen is automatically displayed. Click on the

Driver

Printer Driver

menu to start the installer.

CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-

PCL

Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98

Note

• The configuration of some computers may prevent the opening screen
from appearing automatically. If the screen does not appear, double­click

Install.exe

• The printer driver must be installed using the CD-R OM’ s installer. Do
not use the Add Printer wizard from the Printers folder. Installation
through the Add Printer wizard will prevent the printer from perform­ing properly.

from the CD-ROM.

Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to

4

complete the installation.

When the following dialog appears, you can assign a name to the

5

printer. When the name is as you want it, click

OK

.

Chapter 4

Printer Driver

4-3

Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98

When the following dialog appears, check the option(s) that are

6

installed onto your printer. If you want to install the status dis­play, check the “Install Status Display” box. Then click
display the next step.

OK to

Chapter 4

Note

• This printer does not support jogging tray compatibility. Do not

7

Printer Driver

4-4

check Jogging Tray in this dialog.

After the installation is completed, the following dialog appears.
Printing a test page is recommended to confirm that the printer
driver is correctly installed on your computer.

Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98

A message suggesting that you restart the computer will appear.

8

Close any applications that are currently active on your desktop
and click

The following dialog appears on the desktop of the computer.

9

OK to restart the computer.

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Make sure that the Minolta PageWorks/Pro 18 printer icon is

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displayed in the Printers dialog. Click
and then click

This completes the installation of the printer driver.

Printers to display the Printers dialog.

Start, point to Settings,

Printer Driver

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To Uninstall the Printer Driver

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2

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Click the

ties

Click

Start

, and then click

Yes

button, point to

Uninstall.

to proceed with the uninstall operation or No to abort.

Programs, Minolta Printer Utili-

Note

• This uninstall operation will delete all of the printer driver(s) that are
currently installed in the Minolta Printer Utilities group.

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Click Yes to delete the directory that contains the Minolta Printer

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Utilities program.

In the next dialog that appears, click Yes to restart the computer.

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Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0

Installing the Printer Driver Under
Windows NT 4.0

This section provides information on installing the printer driver on a
computer running Windows NT 4.0. It also tells you how to uninstall
the printer driver when necessary.

To Install the Printer Driver Using the Installer
(Auto Run)

Turn on your computer and start up Windows NT 4.0.

1
2

• In this example, we will assume that

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3

Note

• The configuration of some computers may prevent the opening screen

Printer Driver

• The printer driver must be installed using the CD-ROM’s installer. Do

Insert the
ROM drive.

ROM drive.

The opening screen is automatically displayed. Click on the

Driver

from appearing automatically. If the screen does not appear, double­click

not use the Add Printer wizard from the Printers folder.

Printer Driver

menu to start the installer.

Install.exe

from the CD-ROM.

CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-

D:

is the name of the CD-

PCL

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Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to

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complete the installation.

Select Local Printer.

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Click the OK button to display the next dialog.

6

Select the installation options.

7

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If the computer onto which you are installing the driver is a print

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server, check the

Server Install checkbox.

Note

• If your printer is connected to a Network, we recommend consulting
your network administrator and referring to the Network Interface Card
Manual.

If you plan to use the printer as a network printer, type in a name

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for

Share Name.

Example: PW_18

Note

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• Skip step 9 if you did not check the

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Server Install

above.

Click OK to display the next dialog.

option in step 8

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When the following dialog appears, you can assign a name to the

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printer. When the name is as you want it, click

When the following dialog appears, check the option(s) that are

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installed onto your printer. If you want to install the status dis­play, check the “Install Status Display” box. Then click
display the next step.

OK.

OK to

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Note

• This printer does not support jogging tray compatibility. Do not
check Jogging Tray in this dialog.

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After the installation is completed, the following dialog appears.
Printing a test page is recommended to confirm that the printer
driver is correctly installed on your computer.

The following dialog appears on the desktop of the computer.

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In the installer menu window, click Quit to close the window.

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Make sure that the Minolta PageWorks/Pro 18 printer icon is

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displayed in the Printers dialog. Click
and then click

Printers to display the Printers dialog.

This completes the installation of the printer driver.

Start, point to Settings,

Note

• The

• The printer driver must be installed using the CD-ROM’s installer. Do

Additional Options

designated as a
tion procedure.

not use the Add Printer wizard from the Printers folder.

“Network Printer”

dialog does not appear when the printer is

in the second dialog of the installa-

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To Uninstall the Printer Driver

1

2

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Printer Driver

Click the

ties

Click

Start

, and then click

to proceed with the uninstall operation or No to abort.

Yes

button, point to

Uninstall

.

Programs, Minolta Printer Utili-

Note

• This uninstall operation will delete all of the printer driver(s) that are
currently installed in the Minolta Printer Utilities group.

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