KONICA MINOLTA QMS CrownCopy User Guide
QMS® CrownCopy™
User`s Guide
1800419-001C
Trademarks
The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Other product names mentioned in this manual may also be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Registered trademarks are registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office; some trademarks may also be registered in other countries. QMS, magicolor, and the QMS logo are registered trademarks of QMS, Inc., and PS Executive Series, Crown, CrownCopy, and the Crown seal are trademarks of QMS, Inc.
Proprietary Statement
The digitally encoded software included with your QMS product is Copyrighted © 1996 by QMS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This software may not be reproduced, modified, displayed, transferred, or copied in any form or in any manner or on any media, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of QMS, Inc.
Copyright Notice
This manual is Copyrighted © 1996 by QMS, Inc., One Magnum Pass, Mobile, AL 36618. All Rights Reserved. This manual may not be copied in whole or in part, nor be transferred to any other media or language, without the express written permission of QMS, Inc.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
»Note: To comply with part 15 of FCC rules, shielded interface cables must be used.
▲Caution: Any modifications or changes to this product not expressly approved in writing by the manufacturer responsible for compliance to Federal Regulations could void the user's authority to operate this product within the Laws and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission.
Canadian User's Notice
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques (de la classe A) prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
About Copyright Laws
You should refer to the laws of your country, state, or province, to find out what kind of documents can legally be copied. In the US, for example, it is unlawful to copy, among other things, the following types of documents: any copyrighted document, paper currency, treasury notes, US bonds, Certificates of Deposit, Federal Reserve Notes.
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Contents
1Installing CrownCopy
About CrownCopy ........................................................................ |
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Media Change Notice 1-2 |
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Printer System Requirements ..................................................... |
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Unpacking CrownCopy ................................................................ |
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Installing CrownCopy .................................................................. |
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Updating the Printer Firmware .................................................. |
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Important Note for EtherTalk Users 1-10 |
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2Using CrownCopy
Scanner Overview ........................................................................ |
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Making Copies .............................................................................. |
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The CrownCopy Menu ................................................................. |
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Making Changes to the CrownCopy Menu 2-5 |
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CrownCopy Settings ................................................................... |
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Copy 2-6 |
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Number of Copies 2-6 |
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Contrast 2-7 |
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Brightness 2-8 |
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Color Balance 2-8 |
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Transparency Option 2-9 |
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Select Mode 2-10 |
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Scan Resolution 2-11 |
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Color Depth 2-12 |
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Scan Size 2-12 |
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Troubleshooting the Scanner ................................................... |
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Testing the Scanner 2-19 |
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Scanner Technical Specifications ........................................... |
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Memory, Resolution, and Average Scan Times ...................... |
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Average Scan Times 2-21 |
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Average Print Times 2-22
8 bit/color-24/pixel Input Scan Times 2-23 Overall Performance 2-24
Disk Drive Support 2-25
3CrownCopy Options
The ADF Option ........................................................................... |
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Installing the ADF 3-2
Using the ADF 3-5
Loading Documents Manually With the ADF Installed 3-7
Troubleshooting the ADF 3-8
Replacing the ADF Window 3-10
ADF Specifications 3-13
The Transparency Adapter Option .......................................... |
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Installing the Transparency Adapter 3-14
Using the Transparency Adapter 3-18
Transparency Adapter Maintenance 3-19
Transparency Adapter Specifications 3-20
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Copy Quality |
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Introduction .................................................................................. |
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About Print Density ...................................................................... |
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About the Color Balance Adjustment Page 4-4 |
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Adjusting Contrast and Brightness ............................................ |
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Brightness 4-5 |
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Improving Copy Quality ............................................................... |
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5QMS Customer Support
Where to Get Additional Help and Information ........................ |
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Your QMS Vendor A-2
Q-FAX A-2
The QMS Corporate Bulletin Board A-2
CompuServe A-3
Internet A-3
QMS Customer Response Center (CRC) A-3
QMS World-wide Offices ............................................................ |
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Installing
CrownCopy
In this Chapter...
n“About CrownCopy” on page 2
n“Printer System Requirements” on page 3
n“Unpacking CrownCopy” on page 4
n“Installing CrownCopy” on page 5
n“Updating the Printer Firmware” on page 10
About CrownCopy
About CrownCopy
The QMS CrownCopy option doubles the functionality of the QMS magicolor printer, allowing it to be a color copier as well as a printer. You also have the flexibility to use CrownCopy as a scanner attached to a computer, if you install the scanning host software (that comes in the box with the scanner) on your system.
CrownCopy gives you the ability to make vivid color copies at an affordable cost.
Media Change Notice
Some of the procedures throughout this documentation may refer to applications, utilities, and/or print drivers being located on disks, but recently QMS has begun placing these on CD-ROM.
»Note: If you need alternate media, please contact your QMS vendor for media availability and purchase information. You can also download some of these files via ftp from our World Wide Web Server at http://www.qms.com, our Bulletin Board at (334) 633-3632, or CompuServe at go qmsprint. See the “QMS Customer Support” section of your QMS printer documentation, for sales and support locations and telephone numbers.
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Printer System
Requirements
Printer System Requirements
To use CrownCopy, you must have the following installed in your printer:
nAn internal IDE hard disk—80 MB or larger
nAt least 32 MB RAM; however, QMS recommends 40 MB RAM to obtain the fastest copying speeds
Additional RAM and hard disk space above the minimum decrease copying times, especially of large images. For information on your printer’s current hard disk and RAM status, print a status page (Administration/Special Pages/Print Status menu). Contact your QMS vendor for information on purchasing a hard disk or additional RAM. See the “Printer Options” chapter of your printer documentation for information on installing these options.
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Unpacking
CrownCopy
Unpacking CrownCopy
If you purchased the complete CrownCopy option, the scanner kit and the software option kit come in the same box. If you purchased the scanner separately, then the software option kit comes in a separate box.
»Note: The CrownCopy option supports version 1.5 of the UMAX Vista S6E scanner. The version number is on the back of the scanner box.
The scanner kit contains the following: n Scanner
nPower cords (Both 110and 220-volt cords are supplied. 100-volt cords are supplied in Japan only)
nSCSI terminator and SCSI cable
You also received additional items that allow you the flexibility to use CrownCopy as a scanner attached to a computer (but are not required to use CrownCopy as a copier):
nScanning software
nCalibration software
nSCSI interface daughterboard
See the documentation accompanying these items for information on setting up CrownCopy to scan images to a host computer.
»Note: CrownCopy cannot be connected to both a printer and a computer at the same time. It can be connected either to the printer or to a host computer.
The CrownCopy software option kit contains this manual and the following:
n Warranty card
n Registration card
nmagicolor LX envelope containing CrownCopy software (on disks) for the QMS magicolor LX printer, a Select/Copy key overlay, and a PROM
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nmagicolor CX envelope containing CrownCopy software (on disks) for the QMS magicolor CX
Installing CrownCopy
»Note: Before installing CrownCopy on your printer, you should turn on the printer, wait for IDLE to appear in the message window, and then print an advanced status page. (See “The Status Pages” section of your printer user’s guide for advanced status page information.)
This procedure should not change your printer’s configuration settings. However, the advanced status page provides a record of all current configuration settings, so you can verify that they are the same or recover your settings after installing CrownCopy.
1 If you have a magicolor CX, skip to step 3.
2If you have a magicolor LX, place the Select/Copy overlay on the printer’s Select key, then update the printer firmware.
This firmware (a PROM) is provided with the CrownCopy kit. For installation instructions, see “Updating the Printer Firmware” on page 10 of this chapter.
3If you added memory in the printer, place the additional memory in the printer’s Emulation memory buffer so CrownCopy can use it.
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The Emulation buffer is accessed through the printer’s control panel in the Administration/Memory/K Mem Emulation submenu.
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The printer documentation contains information on using the control panel.
»Note: If you allocate too much or if you don’t have enough Emulation client memory, an INCORRECT VALUE message appears in the printer message window and the printer resets to the previous memory value for Emulation.
4Unlock the scanner’s optical assembly.
Press and turn the optical restraint knob to the left.
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▲Caution: To avoid scanner damage, relock the optical restraint knob whenever you move the scanner. This knob locks down the scanner roller assembly, so that when you move the scanner it won’t flop around and break something.
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5Attach the SCSI terminator and the SCSI cable to the scanner.
SCSI ID Switch
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6 Turn off the printer.
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7Attach the other end of the SCSI cable to the printer.
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8Use the appropriate power cord to attach the scanner to a power source.
9Turn on the scanner, wait 5 seconds, and then turn on the printer.
»Note: If you connect the scanner (to the printer) and turn it on and wait either less than 3 or more than 20 seconds before turning on the printer, then after the printer system software is updated a NOT CONNECTED RECONNECT? error message displays on the printer control panel. Press the Copy/Select key, select Yes, and the scanner will be automatically reconnected.
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This new system software provides enhanced CrownCopy color features for the scanner. It is provided in both PC and Macintosh format. Refer to the instructions in the “Printer Options” chapter of your printer documentation for complete instructions on updating the system software.
10Check the startup page to see if a scanner connected message appears in the Interface section next to SCSI.
If scanner connected appears next to SCSI, continue at step 11. If scanner not connected appears, press the Copy/ Select key on the control panel, and then select Yes. The scanner is reconnected. (See “Troubleshooting the Scanner” in chapter 2, “Using CrownCopy,” for additional problem resolution information.)
11Print another advanced status page, and verify that the configuration settings are the same as when you started this procedure.
12CrownCopy is ready to use. See “Making Copies” on page 3 of chapter 2 for copying instructions.
nFor information on adjusting copy settings, see “CrownCopy Settings” on page 6 of chapter 2.
nFor information on options, see “The ADF Option” on page 2 or “The Transparency Adapter Option” on page 14 of chapter 3.
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Updating the
Printer
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Updating the Printer Firmware
»Note: This procedure is necessary only if you’re using a QMS magicolor LX. It is not necessary for a QMS magicolor CX.
▲Caution: Due to the technical nature of this procedure, QMS recommends that you have it performed by a QMS-authorized technician. These instructions are provided for a person experienced in working with circuit boards, such as a system administrator, but they must be followed carefully to avoid damage to the printer. QMS reserves the right to charge for repairs necessitated by improper installation. For QMS-authorized installation, contact your QMS vendor. If your QMS vendor does not provide service, contact QMS to arrange service. See appendix A, “QMS Customer Support,” for information on contacting us.
Important Note for EtherTalk Users
If your printer has an EtherTalk daughterboard installed (a nonCrownNet network interface, version 1.91 or earlier), the first time the printer boots up after you upgrade your printer system firmware, EtherTalk mode will be disabled. Go into the printer's configuration menu (Administration/Communications/EtherTalk/Mode) and select Enabled.
▲Caution: Incidental and consequential damages caused by not discharging electrostatic buildup can affect your printer warranty, so it's very important to protect the printer controller board from electrostatic damage while performing this upgrade.
If you have an anti-static wrist strap, attach one end of it to your wrist and the other end to any convenient electrical ground (for example, the bare metal chassis of equipment, as on the back of a computer, that is plugged in but turned off). Never attach the wrist strap to any piece of equipment with an electrical current present. Turn off all power switches first. Plastic, rubber, wood, painted metal
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surfaces, and telephones are not acceptable grounding points. The printer isn't an acceptable grounding point either because it must be unplugged before you perform this task.
If you don't have an anti-static wrist strap, discharge your body's static electric charge by touching a grounded surface before you handle any printer boards or components and before removing the tray assembly cover. Redischarge your body each time after walking around and before touching the printer tray assembly again. Handle the tray carefully, and try to handle it by the edges only.
1Remove the printer controller board.
Instructions are in the section called “Removing the Controller Board” in the Options chapter of your printer documentation.
2If the controller board has no daughterboard installed, skip to step 3. If the controller board does have a daughterboard installed, detach it from its connectors and support posts and put it aside.
Daughterboard
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3Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to remove the PROM from the MR10 socket.
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4Line up the notch on the new PROM with the notch on the MR10 socket. Carefully insert the PROM's pins in the socket.
▲CAUTION: If the PROM is installed backwards, it will be destroyed when the printer is turned on. Also, make sure all of the PROM pins get inserted into the socket and that none of them get bent underneath the PROM.
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5If you didn't remove a daughterboard earlier, skip to step 6. Otherwise reattach the daughterboard to its support posts and connectors.
The daughterboard is keyed so that it fits only one way.
Magicolor LX
6If you have RAM SIMMS to install, this is a good time to install them.
The Options chapter of your printer documentation explains how to install RAM SIMMs.
7Make sure no components on the board– especially the SIMMs– shifted or loosened during the procedure.
8Replace the printer controller board.
Follow the instructions in the section called “Replacing the Controller Board” in the Options chapter of your printer documentation.
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Updating the
Printer
Firmware
9If the printer boots up normally (IDLE appears in the message window), return to step 3 on page 5 to finish installing CrownCopy.
If the printer isn’t operating properly when it’s turned on, make sure that the controller board is firmly seated in its connectors, that no pins are bent between the new PROM and its socket, and that the PROM is installed in the right direction.
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Using CrownCopy
In this Chapter...
n“Scanner Overview” on page 2
n“Making Copies” on page 3
n“The CrownCopy Menu” on page 5
n“CrownCopy Settings” on page 6
n“Troubleshooting the Scanner” on page 14
n“Scanner Technical Specifications” on page 20
n“Memory, Resolution, and Average Scan Times” on page 21
Scanner Overview
Scanner Overview
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Making Copies
Making Copies
1Turn on the scanner, wait 5 seconds, and then turn on the printer.
2Put a document face-down centered at the top of the scanner glass; then close the cover.
Center at top
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Making Copies
3Make sure the printer’s Online light is on and press the printer’s Select/Copy key 3 times.
If the Online light is not on, press the Online/Offline key to bring the printer online.
IDLE
Press this key 3 times
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