Konica Minolta PP1100-GB User Manual
PagePro 1100
Ver. 1.1.1 - 21.02.00
User Manual
Table of Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome to Minolta ......................................................................1-1
1.2 Roadmap of this manual ..............................................................1-3
Where to find what in this User’s Manual........................................1-3
Brief explanatio n of special type styles and method of
presentation....................................................................................1-4
1.3 Working safely with your laser print er..... ............ ........... ............1-5
Notes on your safety and operating safety...................................... 1-5
Laser safety.....................................................................................1-7
Intern a l la se r rad i at io n.. ......... .......... .......... .......... ......... .......... .........1 -7
Safety label.....................................................................................1-8
Laser caution label..........................................................................1-8
Ozone emission............................................................ ..................1-8
2 Unpacking, installing and setting up the printer
2.1 Unpacking your laser printer.......................................................2-1
2.2 Overview of the printer.................................................................2-3
External features.............................................................................2-3
Inside th e pri n te r ................. .......... ......... ................. .......... .......... .... 2 -4
Optional accessories.......................................................................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 an d acc e ss o ries ............ .......... ......... .......2-7
Ambient conditions..........................................................................2-8
Space required................................................................................2-9
2.4 S e tting up yo ur la se r pr in te r...... .. ... ................. ......... .......... ....... 2 -1 1
Setting up paper feed tray 1..........................................................2-11
Connecting the power cable............................... ........................ .. .2-12
Switching the printer on and off.....................................................2-13
Printing out the configuration page...............................................2-14
Connecting the printer to a computer.............. .. ............ ................2-15
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3 Installi ng the pri nt er dr iver
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 pr in t er dr iv e r..... .. ... ......... ................. ...... 3-1
Don’t be afraid of the installation! ................................................... 3-1
General information on the printer driver ........................................ 3-2
Information on installation using "Add Printer" ............................... 3-2
Information on installing a network printer...................................... 3-2
3.3 Installation for Windows 95/98 and NT 4.0 ................................3-3
CD-RO M in st a lla t io n......... ... .. ................. .......... .......... ......... .......... . 3-3
Plug-&-Play installation (Windows 95/98 only)............................... 3-4
3.4 Installation for Windows 3.1x .................... .. .. ............................. 3-5
3.5 Uninstalling the Windows printer driver ........................... .........3-6
3.6 Installation for MS-DOS ............................................................... 3-7
4 Working with the Windows printer drivers
4.1 Displaying printer driver settings ............................................... 4-1
Displaying setti ngs in Windows 95/98...... .. ........................ .. ..........4-1
Displaying settings in Windows NT 4.0 ................ .. ........................4-2
Displaying the settings in Windows 3.1x ........................................ 4-3
4.2 Pa p e r in de x ca rd.... .. .. .......... .......... ................. .......... ......... .......... . 4-4
Selecting a paper format ................................................................ 4-5
Creating a custom paper for ma t......... ............................................4-6
Adjusting the print -out to fit the paper....... .. ............ ............ .. ..........4-7
Specifying the orientation of the print paper.................. ............ .....4-7
Specifying the paper source........................................................... 4-8
Defining the type of paper/media....................................................4-8
Scaling the printed document.........................................................4-8
Specifying the number of copies .................................................... 4-9
Switching on/off t he pri nter’s sorting function ................................. 4-9
4.3 Page layout index card .............................................................. 4-10
Printing multiple document pages per print page (N-up)....... .. .....4-11
Printi ng w a te rma rks.................. ......... .......... .......... .......... ............. 4-12
Custo m w a te rm a r ks. .. .. .......... .......... ................. .......... ......... ......... 4 -1 3
Adjusting the printable area (XY image shift) ...............................4-14
4.4 Qu a l ity in d e x c a rd . .. .......... .......... ......... ................. .......... .......... . 4 -1 5
Switching Toner Save function on and off.................................... 4-16
Optimizing the print quality of text and graphics (Fine-ART)........4-16
Specifying the toner density ............. ............ ............ ............ ........4-16
Optimizing data exchange with the printer (All raster).................. 4-16
Specifying the resolution ............................................................. 4-17
Activating the use of printer-resident TrueType fonts................... 4-17
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4.5 Device option index card............................................................4-18
Activating the optional paper feed tray 2....... ............ .. ............ ......4-19
Specifying the total memory capacity............................................4-19
5 Working with the Windows printer tools
5.1 C a lling up the St a tu s Mon itor................ .......... ................. ......... ..5 -2
Calling up the Status Moni tor in Windows 95/98, Windows NT 4.05-2
Calling up the Status Monitor in Windows 3.1x...............................5-3
Altering the size of the Sta tus Monitor 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 suitable paper.... .....5-7
Specifying a paper format for paper feed tray 1..............................5-7
5.4 P r in ter settin g in d e x car d. .. .......... .......... .......... ................. ......... ..5-8
Switching on/off the Power Save mode ..........................................5-9
Switching on/off th e automatic continuation function......................5-9
Specifying fast or nor m al printing modes................. ...................... .5-9
Specifying the input/output timeout............ .. ............ .....................5-10
Switching on/off th e paper format error detection......... ............ ....5-10
Activating page protection........................ .. ............ ............ ...........5-10
5.5 T e s t p ri nt in d ex card.. .. .......... .......... ......... ................. .......... .......5-11
The various test prints...................................................................5-11
Printing out a test print ..................................................................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 printer tools
6.1 Using the Status Monitor..............................................................6-1
Calling up the Status Monitor..........................................................6-1
Switching on/off popup messages (Setup menu). ............ .. .............6-2
Changing the hotkey command for the Status Monitor
(Setup menu).... .. ............ ........................ .................................. ......6-2
Defining popup messages (Setup menu)........................................6-2
6.2 Using the DOS Control Panel.......................................................6-3
Calling up the Control Panel ...........................................................6-3
Creating and saving pri nter profiles...... .. ........................................6-4
Loading printer prof iles......... ............ ............ ...................................6-5
Printing a test or demo page........................ ...................................6-6
Changing the printer por t......................... .. ............ .. .......................6-6
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6.3 Se t up p ane l ....... .. ... ......... ................. .......... .......... .......... ......... ...... 6 -7
Selecting a paper format ................................................................ 6-8
Specifying the paper source........................................................... 6-9
Specifying fast or nor m al printing modes ............ ........... ............ ....6-9
Specifying the number of lines printed per page ............................ 6-9
Specifying the number of copies .................................................... 6-9
Specifying the orientation of the printing paper.................... ........6-10
Defining the response to format errors ......................................... 6-10
Specifying a paper format for paper feed tray 1...........................6-11
6.4 Font panel................................................................................... 6-12
6.5 Output Quality panel .................................................................. 6-13
Switching Toner Save function on and off.................................... 6-14
Specifying the resolution ............................................................. 6-14
Optimizing the print quality of text and graphics (Fine-ART)........6-14
Specifying the toner density ............. ............ ............ ............ ........6-15
6.6 Counter panel ........... .. ........... .. ................................................... 6-16
Checking the status of a counter.............. .. ............ ......................6-17
Rese tt in g a coun t e r . .. .. .......... ................. .......... .......... ......... ......... 6 -1 7
6.7 Configuration panel.................................................................... 6-18
6.8 Ot h e r pan e l..... .......... .......... ................. .......... ......... .......... .......... . 6-19
Switching on/off the Power Save mode........................................ 6-20
Switching on/off t he paper format error detection..... ............ ........6-20
Activating page protection...... .................................. ............ ........6-20
Switching on/off t he automatic continuation function.......... ..........6-21
Specifying the input/output timeout...................... ............ ............6-21
7 Working with the printer
7.1 Please note the follo wing points: ................... ........... .. .. ............7-1
What should I watch out for when loa ding paper?..........................7-1
What should I watch out for when loading envelopes? .................. 7-1
Which sizes of paper can I use?... .. ...................... ............ ..............7-2
What types of paper can I use?......................................................7-3
Printable area ................................................................................. 7-3
7.2 Us i ng th e con tr o l b ut to n......................... ......... .......... ................. . 7-4
Resetting the counter for the toner cartridge ..................................7-5
Resetting the counter for the image transfer roller.........................7-6
Cance llin g a p rin t job ..................... ......... .......... .......... ......... .......... . 7-6
Printing out the configuration page.................................................7-7
Continuing a print job after an error message ................................ 7-7
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7.3 Loading paper ...............................................................................7-8
Loading paper into pap er fe ed tray 1................. ............ ............ .....7-8
Loading paper into the manual feed unit ........... ............ .. ............ .. .7-9
Loading paper into pap er fe ed tray 2................. ............ ............ ...7-10
7.4 Determining the direction of the print-out................................7-12
7.5 Monitoring print jobs with the Status Monitor .........................7-14
7.6 Cancelling a print job..................................................................7-15
8 Installing optional accessories
8.1 Installing paper feed tray 2...........................................................8-1
8.2 Installing the face-up outp ut tr ay................ .. ..............................8-3
8.3 Installing the DIMM memory module... ........... .. .. .. ........... .. .. ........8-4
8.4 Installing a network card..............................................................8-8
9 Caring for and maintaining your printer
9.1 C leanin g the pr in t e r ..... .......... .......... ......... ................. .......... .........9 -2
Clean in g th e case ........ ................. ......... .......... .......... .......... ........... 9 -2
Cleaning the paper feed roller.........................................................9-2
9.2 Replacing the toner cartridge......................................................9-5
9.3 Replacing the image transfer roller.............................................9-8
10 Troubleshooting
10.1 Clear in g pap e r mi sf e e ds ....... .. .......... .......... ......... .......... ............ 1 0 -2
Clearing a paper misfeed at the image transfer roller........... .. ......10-2
Clearing a paper misfeed at the fusing unit.............. ........... ..........10-4
Clearing a paper misfeed at the output tray.................. ............ ....10-6
Clearing a paper misfeed at paper feed tray 1...................... .. ......10-7
Clearing a paper misfeed at the manual feed unit...... ............ .. ....10-8
Clearing a paper misfeed at paper feed tray 2 (optional).... ..........10-9
10.2 Problems with print quality......................................................10-10
10.3 General print problems.............................................................10-14
10.4 Printer messages ......................................................................10-15
Indicator lamp functions..............................................................10-15
Status messages.........................................................................10-16
User messages ...........................................................................10-17
Service messages.......................................................................10-18
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11 Appendix
11.1 Features....................................................................................... 11-1
Hardware...................................................................................... 11-1
Software .......................................................................................11-1
Operating System......................................................................... 11-1
11.2 Technical specification.............................................................. 11-2
PagePro 1100 Printer....................... ..................................... .. .....11-2
Second Paper Cassette tray (option) ........................................... 11-3
Network Interface Card (Option)................................................... 11-3
Expansion Memory (SDRAM-DIMM) (option) .............................. 11-3
Interface conne ctor and Cable ................. .. ............ ............ ..........11-4
11.3 Minolt a’s conc e rn fo r en vi ro n me n tal prote c ti o n .. .. .......... ...... 1 1 -5
What does the energy star mean?.................. ............ ............ .....11-5
11.4 CE symbol (Declaration of Conformity) ................................... 11-6
11.5 Index ............................................................................................ 11-8
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Introduction
1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome to Minolta
Thank you for your decision to purchase a Minolta 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 topics:
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.
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These documents may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
stored in an a rchiv e sy stem or t ransl ated wi thout the express prio r writ ten
consent of Minolta Co. Ltd.
We reserve the right to make changes to the content of this manual.
Trademarks
PCL is a registered tradema rk of the Hewl ett -Packard Company.
Centronics is a regis tered trademark of Centronics,Inc.
MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
IBM is a registered trademark of the International Business Machines
Corporation.
Fine-ART and Fine Micro Toning are trademarks of Minolta Co. Ltd.
QMS and QMS-Logo are register ed trad emark s of QMS, Inc., mem ber of
the Minolta Group.
PagePro is a trademark of Minol ta in Europe, Japan and Asia.
All other names of products and brand-names are tradem arks or
registered trademarks of their respective proprietors.
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1.2 R oadmap of thi s manua l
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 information on a specific problem quickl y and
precisely, please refer to the index at the end of the User ’s Manual.
No. Title of chapter Content of chapter
Table of 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 printer driver A step-by-step explanation of the routine for installing
4 Working with the Windows
printer drivers
5 Working with the Windows
printer tools
6 Working with the DOS printer
tools
7 Working with the printer Getting to know how your printer works. For example,
8 Installing optional
accessories
9 Caring for and maintaining
your printer
10 Troubleshooting Help with analysing and rectifying faults.
11 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.
Information on how to set up the printer as well as an
introduction to the various features.
the printer driver.
Details of how to control the printer via the 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.
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
• network card
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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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 tr eating it improperly .
➜ The arrow refers yo u to saf ety measures that must be taken to pr event
the hazard.
[MENU] key on the control panel / button on the printer driver with
the description “Menu“
➜ Single action to be performed (there are no other steps)
Step 1 of a series of actions
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Step 2 of a series of actions, etc.
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Help is available her e.
?
➜ The approach that is suggested
here is sure to get you to your
desired result.
Here you can see what has to be done.
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This is a hel p fu l tip
Text passages th at are ide ntified in this manner provide yo u with trick s
and handy tips to make it even easier to work with the printer.
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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 result in health hazards, electric
shocks and even fires. Before you unpack the laser pr inter, you should
make yourself familiar with this information on your safety and operating
safety.
CAUTION
Observe the following information:
➜ Make sure that the power cable is corr ectly plugged into the socket
and that the socket is at all times visible and rea dil y accessible.
➜ Do not pull on the ca ble to pul l th e powe r plug out of the s ocke t as t his
may damage the cable. The res ult could be an electric shock or a fire.
➜ Remove the power plug from the socket if the machine will not be in
use for an extended period of time.
➜ Do not remove the power cable from the socket wit h wet hands as this
may result in an electric shock.
➜ Do not move the unit unless the power cable has been removed fr om
the socket. Ot herwise y ou may dam age the ca ble. The resul t cou ld be
a short-circuit or a fi re.
➜ Do not place any heavy 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 to another
machine as this can result in damage to that cable. The result could
be a fire or improper functioning of the unit in quest ion.
➜ Make sure that the power supply to the unit has the correct voltage.
Otherwise the result could be a fire or an electric shoc k.
➜ Switch off the unit immediatel y and unplug the power cable if the
power supply cable is damaged. Failure to do so could result in a f ire
or an electric shock . Inform your customer support tech nical special ist.
➜ Use only extension cables that are design ed for at least the m aximum
power rating of the machi ne. Extension cables with l ower ratings can
result in the unit ove rheating and can even lead to a fire.
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➜ Perform only t he procedures that are described in this manual. Usi ng
the machine improperly can result in a fire or an electric shock.
➜ Do not place any heavy objects on the machine.
➜ Do not open any covers on the machin e whil e printing is in progress .
➜ Do not switch off the unit while pri nting is in progress.
➜ Do not place any magnetic objects near the machine.
➜ Do not use any flammable sp rays, liqui ds or gases in th e vicinity of the
machine.
➜ Do not remove any safet y device s and do not alte r the cons truct ion of
the machine. The unit is equipped with high-voltage components.
Using the machine improperly can result in a fire or an electric shock.
➜ Do not insert any paper cl ips, staple s or other smal l meta l ob jects into
openings on the machine. The result could be an electri c 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 inform your customer support
technical specialist.
➜ Do not place coffee cups, dri nks bottles or other conta iners with liquids
in them on the machine. If liquid enters the machine the result could
be an electric sho ck or a f ire. If l iquid does g et into the m achine, swit ch
it off immediately , di sconnect the power cable and i nform your
customer support t echnical specialist.
➜ If the machine becomes unusually hot, or if you notic e smoke or an
unusual odour comi ng fr om the m achine , swi tch i t off imme diately and
remove the power cable from the socket. Inform your customer
support technical specialist.
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Laser safety
This printer is equipped with a laser. If the printe r is used in accordance
with the in s tru c tions in thi s Us er ’s Manual, the laser presents no danger.
The radiation emitt ed is complet ely absorbed and attenuated by t he case.
The laser radiation cannot escape at any time during the printing
procedure.
This laser printer is cat egorized as a Class 1 printer. This classificati on
means that the printer does not produce any hazardous laser radiation.
Internal laser radi ation
Average radiation output:
0.6mW at the laser aperture of the print head unit.
Wavelength: 770-810 nm
This device works with a las er di ode of class 3b with invisible laser
radiation. The laser diode and the polygon mirro r for sam pling are
integrated in the print head unit.
The print head unit is NOT AN ITEM TO BE MAINTAI NED ON SITE. You
should therefore not open it under any circumstances.
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CAUTION
Dangerous laser radiatio n!
Using the printer in a manne r other than as indicated in this manual may
result in exposure to dangerous radiation.
➜ Use the printer only accordi ng to the instructions contained in this
User’s Manual.
This is a semiconduc tor laser printer. The maximum radiation ou tput of the
laser diode is 5 mW. The wavelength is 770-810 nm.
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Safety label
Laser caution label
Ozone emission
Small quantities of ozone escape during the printi ng process. These
quantities do not repr esent a health hazard. In spite of this, you should
take care that the area in which t he mac hine is located has adequate
ventilation, especially if you are printing large quantities of materials or if
the machine is being use d continuously over a long peri od of time.
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2 Unpacking, installing and setting up
the printer
2.1 Unpacking your laser printer
CAUTION
Plastic packaging mate rials are dangerous for children!
➜ After unpacking, keep t he packag ing materials out of reac h of child ren.
Remove the printer and accessories
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from the box.
❍ Printer
❍ User’s Manual
❍ CD-ROM
❍ Power cable
❍ G uarantee card
❍ Registration card
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Remove the packagi ng m a t e r i al
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from the printer.
Remove the transport strap fr om the
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printer.
Fold down paper feed tray 1.
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Remove the two transport pads
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from the paper feed tray.
Slide the two paper guides
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outwards.
Pull on the plastic tab to remove the
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transport strip from the paper feed
tray.
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Why keep packaging materials?
If you need to transpo rt t he pr inter, you c an reuse the packagi ng. Thi s
will ensure that your printer is safely and correctly packed.
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2.2 Overview of the printe r
External features
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No. Description No. Description
1 Release button for top cover 7 Paper feed tray 1 (multipurpose tray)
2 C ontrol panel 8 Manual paper feed unit
3 Paper output tray
(printed side down)
4 Top Cover 10 Paper output selector switch
5 Paper guides 11 Socket for power cable
6 Extending paper support 12 Parallel port
9 Pover Switch (ON/OFF)
(printed side up/down)
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Inside the printer
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No. Description No. Description
1 Fusing unit 3 Toner cartridge
2 Image transfer roller
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Optional accessories
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2
2
No. Description No. Description
1 Paper output tray
(printed side up)
2 Paper feed tray
(500-sheet capacity)
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Printer control panel
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2
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The control panel has three indicator lamps and one control button.
No. Description No. Description
1 Fault lamp (amber) 3 Stand-by lamp (green)
2 Paper lamp (amber) 4 Control button
For further infor m ati on on the control panel, see page 10-15.
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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 surface,
G well ventila ted,
G well clear of hig hly flammable items, e.g. curtains,
G clear of objects which might obstruct the printer’s ventilat ion slits,
G near to an easily accessible power socket.
The printer must be positioned such that it cannot be adversely affected
by the following:
G splashing l iquids,
G organic gases, e.g. ammonia,
G direct sunlight,
G severe temperature fluctuati ons,
G exhaust-ai r from heating, ventil ation 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 sunlight or heat,
G protected against fluorescent light,
G in a cool, dry and dust- free place,
G out of reach of children.
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CAUTION
Toner poses a health hazard!
Toner is harmful if swallowed.
➜ If you swallow toner, consult a doct or immediately.
➜ If you get toner on you r hands, wash t hem immedi ately with co ld water
and soap.
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Ambient conditions
The optimum ambient conditions for your printer are as follows:
G Temperature range 10°C to 35°C
(fluctuations max. 10°C per hour) ;
G Humidity ra ng e 15% to 85 %
(fluctuations max. 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
illustration). This will facilitate operation, reloading paper and toner, and
maintenance of the pr int er.
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2.4 Setting up your laser printer
Setting up paper feed tray 1
Set the feed tray for the required paper format.
Lift up the paper output tray.
1
Fold down the paper feed tray.
2
2
Press the right-hand paper guide
3
together in order to re lease the
guide. Slide the guide outwards as
far as it will go.
Place the paper between the paper
4
guides. Slide the guid es up to the
stack of paper.
How many sheets may I place
?
on the tray?
➜ The stack of paper shoul d not
rise above the "max." mark.
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2
Unpacking, installing and setting up the printer
Connecting the power cable
Only use the power cable suppli ed with the printer!
The laser printer requires a non-fluctua ti ng power supply. If necessa ry,
ask an electrician f or advice.
✔ Mains voltage: 220-240V ± 10%
✔ Mains frequency: 50-60Hz ± 0.3%
Make sure that the printer’s power
1
switch is in the "0" positi on (OFF).
Insert the plug on the end of the
2
power cable (supplied) into the
power socket of the print er.
Insert the other end of the power
3
cable into a power socket.
CAUTION
Using the wrong power cable may lead to a short-circuit!
The use of a power cable of inadequat e cross- sec tion can lead to a shor tcircuit.
➜ Only use an e xtension cabl e which has a higher r ating th an the curr ent
consumption of the printer.
➜ Only use earthed cables.
➜ Always observe the relevant local regulati ons regarding the
connection of electrical equipment to the mai ns network.
2
1
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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
control panel) or the printer is being reset.
➜ Switch the power switch 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 to deactivate th e
printer.
✎
Saving energy is sensible!
When the printer has been inactive for a certain length of time, it
automatically switc hes to the POWER SAVE mode. This time period
can be adjusted via the pri nter tools, see page 5-9.
When the printer receives a new pri nt job whil e in POWER SAVE
mode, it automatically switches to the warm-up phase.
2
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2
Unpacking, installing and setting up the printer
Printing out the configuration page
The configuration page should be printed out in ord er to ensure that the
printer is operating correctly.
Switch on the printer.
1
The printer is ready for use after
approx. 23 seconds.
Make sure that:
2
❍ the “Fault“ and “Paper“ lamps
are off, and
❍ the “Stand-by“ lamp is on (but
not flashing).
Briefly press the control button.
3
The configuration page is printed
out.
Control button
✎
Be prepared for technical inquiries!
Always have a current configuration page available in the event of a
technical inquiry. Make a note of the printer‘s serial No. on the
configuration page, see page 1-8 (Safety label).
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Connecting the printer to a comput er
Switch off both printer and
1
computer.
Connect the end of the interface
2
cable to the parallel port of your
computer.
Connect the other end of the
3
interface cab le to the paral lel port of
the printer.
Secure the connectors by means of
4
the clips on the sockets.
For the technical specification of the
cable, see page 11-4.
CAUTION
Using the wrong type of cable may result in damage to the
equipment!
Using the wrong type of cable can damage the socket on the printer.
➜ Only use an IEEE 1284 t ype B sh ielded i nterface cabl e for con nectin g
the printer to your computer.
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