Konica Minolta PI1800 00-GB User Manual
Pi1800
User Manual
Table of contents
1 Introduction |
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Welcome to Minolta ...................................................................... |
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Roadmap of this manual .............................................................. |
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Where to find what in this User’s Manual........................................ |
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Brief explanation of special type styles and |
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2 Connecting the copier
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System requirements.................................................................... |
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Connecting the copier to a personal computer (PC) ................. |
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Integrating the copier in a network ............................................. |
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Installing the printer driver |
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Notes on installing the printer driver .......................................... |
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Don’t be afraid of the installation!.................................................... |
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General information on the printer driver ........................................ |
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Information on installing a network printer ...................................... |
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CD-ROM installation .................................................................... |
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4Copier settings (Windows NT 4.0 only)
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Points to watch! ............................................................................ |
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Calling up the printer properties ................................................. |
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Defining the printer settings ........................................................ |
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Working with the printer driver |
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Points to watch! ............................................................................ |
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Displaying the printer driver settings ......................................... |
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Displaying the settings in Windows 95/98....................................... |
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Displaying the settings in Windows NT 4.0 ..................................... |
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Setting the printer driver to suit your needs .............................. |
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Selecting a paper size..................................................................... |
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Defining the paper source ............................................................... |
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Defining the orientation of the paper ............................................... |
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........................................................Defining the number of copies |
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Defining the order of printing ........................................................ |
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Defining the resolution.................................................................. |
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Defining a pattern for the print raster............................................ |
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Defining the brightness................................................................. |
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Defining a gamma value............................................................... |
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Defining the method of compression ............................................ |
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Printing |
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Starting a print job........................................................................ |
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Status indications of printer LED .................................................... |
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Combining functions ....................................................................... |
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Cancelling a print job ................................................................... |
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Resetting the printer .................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting |
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If printing is not possible............................................................. |
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Error messages in printer menu ................................................. |
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Message: Load Paper. ................................................................... |
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Message: Size Error. ...................................................................... |
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Message: No Match Size................................................................ |
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Message: No Cassette. .................................................................. |
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Appendix |
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Technical specification ................................................................ |
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CE symbol (Declaration of Conformity) ..................................... |
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End-user licence agreement........................................................ |
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Index ............................................................................................ |
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1 Introduction
1.1Welcome to Minolta
Thank you for your decision to purchase a Minolta printer controller.
To achieve the best possible results and to use your printer effectively, this User’s Manual provides you with information on the following topics:
installing the printer controller,
working with the printer driver,
troubleshooting.
Read this User’s Manual carefully before operating your printer for the first time, and always keep the manual within easy reach.
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These documents may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in an archive system or translated without the express prior written consent of Minolta Co. Ltd.
We reserve the right to make changes to the content of this manual.
Trademarks
Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
IBM® is a registered trademark of the International Business Machines, Inc.
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1.2Roadmap 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.
To find information on a specific problem quickly and precisely, please refer to the index at the end of the User’s Manual.
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Introduction |
Introductory remarks and information on how to use |
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this User’s Manual. |
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Connecting the copier |
The options available for connecting the copier to |
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your personal computer (PC). |
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Installing the printer driver |
A step-by-step explanation of the routine for installing |
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the printer driver. |
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Copier settings |
Details of the various additional settings you need to |
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system. |
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Working with the printer |
Details of the various settings you can carry out in the |
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printer driver, e.g.: |
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• selecting the paper size |
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• defining the number of copies |
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• choosing the order of printing |
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Printing |
Details of how to start and stop print jobs. |
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Troubleshooting |
Help with analysing and rectifying faults. |
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Appendix |
A collection of helpful additional information, e.g.: |
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technical specification |
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index |
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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 various circumstances. The following examples 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 treating it improperly.
The arrow refers you to safety measures that must be taken to prevent the hazard.
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key on the control panel / button on the printer driver with |
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ERROR Shows you the display with the message 'Error'
Single action to be performed (there are no other steps)
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Step 2 of a series of actions, etc. |
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The approach that is suggested Here you can see what has to be done. |
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here is sure to get you to your |
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This is a helpful tip
Text passages that are identified in this manner provide you with tricks and handy tips to make it even easier to work with the printer.
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2 Connecting the copier
2.1System requirements
When you wish to use your copier as a printer for your PC, the following system requirements are necessary in order to ensure trouble-free printing.
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Microsoft Windows 95 |
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Microsoft Windows 98 or |
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Microsoft Windows NT Version 4.0 |
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IBM PC/AT-compatible with 486-66 MHz Processor or better, |
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min. 16 MB RAM, |
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min. 8 MB hard drive space, |
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CD-ROM drive. |
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parallel port (IEEE 1284 type B) |
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2.2Connecting the copier to a personal computer (PC)
Connect the copier to the PC by means of a parallel cable or a USB parallel adapter cable.
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IEEE 1284 type B |
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USB (parallel adapter cable) |
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USB parallel converter cable |
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Please note the following points:
The parallel connecting cable should not be longer than 2 m, otherwise the standards covering electromagnetic compatibility will be infringed.
If the copier is not to be connected to a PC, then the parallel connecting cable should be removed from the copier’s parallel port. This protects the copier against electrostatic discharges which could otherwise cause the copier to malfunction.
A USB parallel adapter cable is required when connecting to a USB.
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2.3Integrating the copier in a network
Connect the copier to a network server or a printer server. To do this, use a parallel connecting cable (IEEE 1284 type B) or a USB parallel adapter cable.
Always consult the network’s system administrator for advice.
Please note the following points:
The parallel connecting cable should not be longer than 2 m, otherwise the standards covering electromagnetic compatibility will be infringed.
If the copier is not to be connected to a PC, then the parallel connecting cable should be removed from the copier’s parallel port. This protects the copier against electrostatic discharges which could otherwise cause the copier to malfunction.
A USB parallel adapter cable is required when connecting to a USB.
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3 Installing the printer driver
3.1Notes on installing the printer driver
Don’t be afraid of the installation!
The MINOLTA installation program is designed so that even people not accustomed to working with computers can easily accomplish it. You will be led step by step through the installation process. All you need to do is follow the installation program.
Before you begin the installation, you should be clear on the following points:
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What operating system is running on your computer? |
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What is the letter for your CD-ROM drive (D, E, etc.)? |
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Is your printer a local printer or a network printer? |
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when the printer is integrated in a computer network. |
More questions?
If you are still not certain about which setting is appropriate, you can display additional information on screen by using the HELP button.
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Installing the printer driver |
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General information on the printer driver
The printer driver is contained on a CD-ROM supplied with the printer. If your computer has no CD-ROM drive, you can download the printer driver from the Internet. You will find the latest version of the printer driver under the address http://www.minoltaeurope.com.
Information on installing a network printer
You can install the printer as a local printer or as a network printer. Please note the following points when installing as a network printer:
If you would like to access the printer from a server based on Windows 95, first install the printer driver from the server using the installation program. Do not use the hardware wizard for printer installation.
If your printer will not be printing any documents in a network environment, set the data spool format of the client to RAW.
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3.2CD-ROM installation
1Make certain that the printer is connected to your printer locally or through a network.
2Switch on the printer.
3Switch on the computer and start Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0.
4Place the Pi1800 printer driver CD in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
The installation program starts automatically.
? The installation program does not start automatically?
Call up Windows Explorer and open the directory for the CD.
Double-click on “Minolta.exe“to start the installation program.
5 Follow the subsequent instructions of the installation program.
If the printer driver was successfully installed, then the icon for the “Minolta Pi1800“printer appears in the printer folder.
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4Copier settings (Windows NT 4.0 only)
4.1Points to watch!
If you are using the Windows NT 4.0 operating system, then you will need to make a few additional adjustments to the printer software.
These settings define:
the paper drawers/trays available on your copier, and
which size of paper is placed in which drawer/tray.
If you change the arrangement of drawers/trays in the copier, then this change will also have to be reflected in the software.
If the printer driver settings do not match the settings on the copier, then this can lead to unwanted results!
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4.2Calling up the printer properties
1In the START menu, select “Settings – Printers“. The “Printers“dialog box appears.
2Click on the “Minolta Pi1800“icon.
3 In the “File“menu, select “Properties“.
This opens the “Pi1800 properties“dialog box.
4 Click on the “Device settings“index card. The printer settings appear in the dialog box.
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4.3Defining the printer settings
1 Check the following:
Which paper drawers/trays are fitted to your copier?
Which size of paper is placed in which drawer/tray?
2 Call up the printer properties (see page 4-2).
3 In the top window of the dialog box, select a paper drawer/tray.
4 In the bottom window of the dialog box, select the paper format which is placed in the selected drawer/tray.
?What should I do when this paper drawer/tray is not available on the copier?
Set “No assignment“.
5 Repeatcopier. steps 1 and 2 for every paper drawer/tray available on the
6 Confirm the settings by clicking on [OK].
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