Minolta 4110W User Manual

Contents

1 Introduction

1.1 We lco me to MINOLTA-QMS .................. .. .... .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .. .............1 -1

1.2 Roa d ma p of this manual ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ............1-2

Where to find w hat in this U se r’s Manual.......... .. .... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. ........ 1 -2

Explanation of special type styl e s and metho d o f presentation ......1-3

1.3 W orking saf ely with your laser printer........ ........ ........ ........ ........1-4

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

Laser safe ty..... .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. .... .. ................1-6

Internal laser r adiation.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .............1-6

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

Laser safe ty label. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. .... .. ...............1-7

Laser caution label.................... .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. .. ..............1-8

Ozone emission ..............................................................................1-8

2 Unpacking, installing, and setting up the printer

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

2.2 Ove rv i ew of the printer.... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .............2-3

External pri n ter parts. .. .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .. .... .... .... .... ..............2-3

Internal printer parts........................................................................2-4

Optional access ories... .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..............2-5

Printer co ntrol panel...................... .... .... .. .... .... .. .... .. .... .... .. ..............2-6

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

Place of instal l ation ....... .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ................2-7

Storage of consumables and accessories ......................................2-7

Ambient c ondi tions .. .. .... .... .... .. .... .... .... .. .... .... .. .... .... .... .. .... ..............2-8

Space required................................................................................2-8

Space required for the standard model printer ...............................2-8

Space required for the printer when equipped with options ...........2-9

2.4 Setting up your lase r p rint er..................... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. ...........2-10

Fitting the paper output tray and paper feed tray 1 ......................2-10

Loading paper into paper feed tray 1 ...........................................2-11

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

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

Printing a configuration page .......................................................2-14

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

Connecting the printer to a computer (USB port) .........................2-16

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3 Installing the printer driver

3.1 System requirements ...................................................................3-1

3.2 Notes on installing the printer driv er........ ........ ........ ...... ............ 3-1

General information on the printer driver........................................3-2

Information us ing Plug-and-Play or Add Printe r Wizard................. 3-2

Information on installing a network printer......................................3-2

3.3 Install ing the U SB devi c e driver. .. .... .... .. .... .... .. .... .... .. .... .. ...........3-3

Installing t he USB device driver for Windows 98.......... .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... 3-3

Installing t he USB device driver for Windows Me............ .. .. .. .. .. ..... 3-7

Installing t h e U SB Device Driv er for Windows 2000.... .. .. ............. 3-11

3.4 Install ing the printer driver us i ng t h e In s t al ler ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... 3-23

3.5 Registering the St a tus D isplay............ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .......... 3-25

Registering the Status Display for Windows 95/9 8/NT4.0............3-25

Registering the Status Display for Windows 2000/Me.......... .. .. .... 3-29

3.6 Uninsta ll i ng t h e P rin ter Driver....... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .......... 3-32

4 Working with the Windows printe r drivers

4.1 Displa ying pr int e r driver se ttings .... .. .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. ......... 4-1

Displaying s et tings in Windows 95/98/Me .... .... .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .... ....... 4-1

Displaying s et tings i n Windows NT 4.0 / Windows 2000 .......... .. ... 4-3

4.2 Paper index card...........................................................................4-4

Selecting a paper format ................................................................4-5

Specifying the num b er o f copies .............. .. .... .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .. ............ 4-5

Specifying th e orientat i on of the print paper ...................... .. .. .. ....... 4-5

Switching on/off the printer’s sorting function .................................4-6

Specifying the p a per source.............. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .... .. ...........4-7

Recalling the o rigi nal s ettings [D EF AULT] .................... .... .... ......... 4-7

4.3 Page l ayo ut index card ...... .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ............4-8

Printing mu ltip le docu m e nt pa ges per p rint p age (N-up) ......... .. .. ... 4-9

Printing watermar ks... ...... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ...... ...............4-10

Custom watermarks .. .............................. .....................................4-11

Scaling th e printed do cument .... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. ...........4-12

Duplex/Booklet function................................................................4-12

4.4 Image ind ex card ...................... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. ..............4-13

Optimizing the printout of fax documents (Colors to Patterns). .... 4-14

Enhance Contrast. ........ ...... ........ ........ ........ ........ ...... ....................4-14

Determining the re solu tion.......... .... .... .... ...... .... .... .... .... .... ............4-14

Optimizing the presentation of graphics in the printout (Detail ...) 4-15

4.5 Advan ced index card ........ .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .............4-16

Transmit Once..............................................................................4-16

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4.6 Devic e opt i on index card.... .. .... .... .. .... .... .. .... .... .. .... .. .... ..............4 -17

Activating the optional duplex unit.................................................4-17

Activating optional paper feed tray 2 or 3......................................4-17

5 Working with the Status Display

5.1 Cal ling up the Status Disp lay.......... ........ ........ ...... ........ ...............5-2

Altering the size of the Status Display window ............ ........ ........... 5-3

5.2 Understanding Status Display Messages...................................5-3

5.3 Controlling PopUp Messages ............. .. .. ................ .....................5-4

To activate a popup error message ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. ......... 5 -4

To inactivate a popup err o r message .... .... .. .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. ......... 5-4

5.4 Di spl a yin g Print er Infor mation.......... .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. ...........5 -5

5.5 Cl osin g the Status D ispl ay... .... .. .... .... .. .... .... .. .... .... .. .... .. ..............5-5

6 Working with the printer

6.1 Pl e ase note the following points................... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..........6 -1

What should I watch out for when loading paper? ..........................6-1

What should I watch out for when loading envelopes?...................6-1

Which sizes of paper can I use? .....................................................6-3

What types of paper can I use? . .... .... .. .... .... .... .. .... .... .. .... .... ...........6-4

Printable area........ .... .. .... .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .... .. .. .... .. .. .... .. ................6-4

6.2 Usi ng the control button ...... ........ ........ ........ ...... ........ ..................6-5

Printing the configuration page ........... ........ ........ ........ ........ ...........6-6

Continuing a prin t job aft e r an error message . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .......6-7

6.3 Loa din g p aper .................... .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. ...............6-8

Loading paper into paper feed tray 1 .............................................6-8

Loading paper into the manual feed unit ........................................6-9

Loading paper in to paper feed tray 2/3 ................ .. .. .. .... .. .. ......... 6 -10

6.4 M oni tor in g print j ob s with the Status Di s play............ .. .... .. ......6-12

7 Installing optional accessories

7.1 Installing paper feed trays 2 and 3 ..............................................7-1

7.2 In sta lling the dup lex unit .... .. .... .. .... .... .. .... .... .. .... .... .. .... .. ..............7-4

7.3 Installing a DIMM me mor y module....... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...........7-6

7.4 In sta ll ing a network card.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ............7-11

8 Caring for and maintaining your printer

8.1 Cleaning the printer ......................................................................8-2

Cleaning the case ........ .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ...... .... .... ................8-2

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Cleaning the paper feed roller ....... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..........8-2

8.2 Replacing th e imaging cartridge.... ...... ........ ........ ...... ........ .........8-5

9 Troubleshooting

9.1 Clearing pap e r m isf eeds.................. .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. ..............9-2

Clearing paper misfeeds at the imaging cartridge ......................... 9-2

Clearing a paper misfeed at the fusing unit ...................................9-4

Clearing a paper misfeed at the output tray .......... ...... ...... ...... ...... 9-6

Clearing a paper misfeed at paper feed tray 1 ..............................9-7

Clearing a paper misfeed at the manual feed unit .........................9-8

Clearing a paper misfeed at optional paper feed trays 2 and 3 .... . 9-9

Clearing paper misfeeds at the optional duplex unit (top) ...........9-10

Clearing paper misfeeds at the optional duplex unit (bottom) ..... 9-11

9.2 Problems with print q ua lity .............. .. .. ................ .....................9-12

9.3 Gener al pr inti n g problems.......... .... .. .... .... .. .... .... .... .. .... ............. 9-15

9.4 USB connec t ion problems........ .. .. ................ ................ .............9-16

9.5 Printer messages .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. ................9-17

Indicator f unct io ns .................. .... .... .. .... .... .. .... .... .. .... .. .... ..............9-17

Status messages ..........................................................................9-18

User messages.............................................................................9-19

Service messages ...... ........ .......... .......... ........ .......... ....................9-24

10 Appen di x

10.1 Performan ce features ...... ........ ...... ........ ........ ........ ........ .............10-1

Hardware.............. ........ ........ ........ ...... ........ ........ ........ ..................10-1

Operating systems........................................................................10-1

10.2 Technical spec if ications .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ............10-2

PagePro 41 10W printer.............................. ..................................10-2

500-sheet paper feed tray (option) ...................... .. .... .... .. .... .........10-3

Duplex unit ( op tion) ......... .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .............1 0-4

Network c ard ( option) ...... .. .... .. .... .. .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .. .............10-4

Expansion memory module (option).... ........ .......... .......... .............10-4

Parallel interface and cable ..........................................................10-5

USB interface and cable................. .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ..............10-5

10.3 MINOLTA-QMS's concern for environmental protection........10-6

What does the Ener gy Star mean? ................... .... .... .. .... .... .........10-6

10.4 Index ... .... .... .. .... .. .... .... .. .... .... .. .... .... .. .... .. .... .... .. .... .... .. .................10-7

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Introduction

1 Introduction

1.1 Welcome to MINOLTA-QMS

Thank you for purc hasing a MINOLTA-QMS Page Pr o 4 110W laser printer.

To achieve th e best p oss ible results and t o use your laser printer effectively, this Us e r's Manual provides you with inform at i on on the following topics:

l Installing the pr in ter driver l Working wit h th e prin t er drivers and tools l Working with the printer l Caring for and maintaining your printer l Troubleshooting

Read this User's Manual carefully before operating your printer for the first time, and always keep the manual within reach.

MINOLTA-QMS reserves the right to make changes to the contents of this manual without notice.

Trademarks

Centronics is a r e gi ste red tr ad ema r k of Centroni cs, Inc. Microsoft, Windo ws and Windows NT are registered tr ademarks of

Microsoft Corpo rat ion. IBM is a registered trademark of the Internation a l Business Machines

Corporation. Adobe, PostScri pt, and th e Pos tScr ip t logo are tr adema r ks of Adobe

Systems, Inc. PagePro is a trademark of Minolta Co., Ltd. Fine-ART and Fine Micro Toning are trademarks of Minolta Co., Ltd. MINOLTA-QMS and the MINOLTA-QMS logo are registered trademarks

of MINOLTA-QMS, Inc. All other names of produ cts and brand-names are trademarks or

registered trad ema rks of t he ir r esp ec tive proprietors.

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1.2 Roadmap of this m anual

Where to fi n d w h at in t his U ser’s Manual

You don't know exactly where to find the information you need? The following tab le i s designed to help you.

Alternatively, to find information on a specific problem, refer to the index at the end of this User's Manual.

No. Title of chapter Content of chapter

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

1 Introduction Introductory remarks and information on how to use

2 Unpacking, inst allin g 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 driver s

5 Working with the Windows

printer tools

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

7 Installing optional

accessories

8 Caring for and maintaining

your printe r 9 Troubleshooting Help with analysing and rectifying problems. 10 Appendix A collection of helpful additional information, for

this User’s Manual.

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

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

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 program s most effectively.

information on:

• loading paper

• monitoring print jobs

• cancelling print jobs Details of how to install optiona l accessories

correctly, for example.:

• 500-sheet paper feed tray

• network card Details of how to look after your printer and how you

can easily replace cerain parts yourself.

example.:

• technical specifications

• index of keywords

Introduction

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Introduction

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.

CAUTION This is a warning!

A warning alert s you to dange r to lif e and li mb o r to damage that could result to the machine by treating it improperly.

Ü The arrow refers you to safety measures that must be taken to prevent

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

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

the hazard.

the description “Menu”

Step 1 of a series of ac tion s

Step 2 of a series of actions, etc.

Help is available here.

Ü The s ugg es tion stated here

helps you to get the desired result.

Here you can see what has to be done.

This is a helpful tip

Text passages that are identified in this manner provide you with tips to make it easier to work with the printer.

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1.3 Working safely with your laser printer

Notes on your safety and operating safety

Working improp erl y with the printer can result in health hazards and electric shocks, and may even cause fires. Before you unpack the laser printer, you s hould make you rself famili a r with this i nfo rma tion regarding your safety and operating safety.

CAUTION Observe the foll o wing i nform ation:

Ü M ake s u re that the power cable is correctly p lug ged into the socket

and that the socket is at all times visible and readily acc essible.

Ü Do not pull the cable of the power plug as this may damage the cable.

The result could be an electric shock or a fire.

Ü Remove the power plug from the socket if the machine will not be used

for an extended period of time.

Ü Do not remove the power cable from the socket with wet hands as this

may res ul t in an elect r ic shock.

Ü Do not move the unit unles s the power cable has been removed from

the socket. Otherwise, you may damage the cable. The result could be a short-circuit or a fire.

Ü Do not place any heavy objects on the 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 fire.

Ü M ake s u re that the machine is not standing on a c a ble co n nected 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 question.

Ü M ake s u re that the powe r supply to the un it h as the correct voltage.

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

Ü Swi tch off the unit immediately an d unplug the power cable if the

power supply cable is damaged. Failure to do so could result in a fire or an electric shock. Contact your customer support technical specialist.

Ü Use only extension cables that are designed for at least the maximum

power rating of the ma chine . Exten s ion c ab l es wi th lo wer ratings can result in overheating and can even cause a fire.

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Introduction

Ü Perfo rm only the proce dures that are described in this manual. Using

Ü Do not place any heavy objects on the machine. Ü Do n o t open a n y cov e rs on the machine while printing is in progress. Ü Do not switch off the unit while printing is in progress. Ü Do not place any magnetic object near the machine. Ü Do not use any flammable sprays, liquids, or gases in the vicinity of the

Ü Do not remove any sa f e ty dev ice s and do n o t alter the construction of

Ü Do not insert any paper clips, staples or other small metal objects into

Ü Do not place coffee cups, drink bottles, or other containers with liquids

Ü If the machine becomes unusually hot, or if you notice smoke or an

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

machine.

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

openings on the machin e. The res ult could be an electric shock or a fire. If metal pieces are fed into the machine, switch it off immediately, disconnect the powe r cab le a nd contact y o ur c ustomer support technical specialist.

in them on the machine. If liq uid ent e rs the machine, the result could be an electric shock or a fire. If liquid does get into the machine, switch it off immediately, disconnect the power cable and contact your customer support tec hni c al s pe cialist.

unusual odor coming from the machine, switch it off immediately and remove the powe r ca ble from the soc ke t. C ontact your customer support technical s pe ci alist.

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Introduction

Laser safety

This printer is equipped with a laser unit. If the printer is used in accordance with th e in s truc tions in t h i s Use r's Manual, the laser presents no danger.

The radiation emitted is completely absorbed and attenuated by the case. The laser radiation cannot escape at any time during the printing process.

This printer is certified as a Class I Laser product under the US Department of Health a nd Human Se rvice s ( DHHS) Radiation Performanc e S tanda r d according to t he Ra dia t io n Contro l for Health and Safety Ac t of 1 968 . Th is means that th e pri nter d o es not produce hazardous laser radiation.

Internal laser radiation

Average radi atio n output:

1.03 mW at the la ser apert ure of the print head unit. Wavelength: 770-810 nm This device works with a laser diode of class 3b with invisible laser

radiation. The laser diode and the pol ygo n mi r ro r for sampling are integrated into the laser unit.

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

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CAUTION Dangerous laser radiation!

Using the printer in a manner other than indicated in this manual may result in exposure t o danger ous r adiation.

Ü Use the printer only accordi ng to the ins truc t ions contained in this

manual.

Introduction

CDRH regulations

On 2 August 1976 the Center for De vic e s a nd Radi o lo gic al Health (CDRH), part of the US Food and Drug Administration, introduced specifications f or all products tha t operate wi th laser beams. Products which are to be sold or used in the USA must comply with these statutory requirements without exception. The safety label shown on the following page confirms compliance with the CDRH regulations. This label must be attached to all products sold or used in the USA.

Laser safety label

DANGER Use the printer only as describ e d i n this manual!

Using the controls, adjusting the pri nter or pe rf ormi ng p rocedures other than specified in this manual may result in ex p osure to hazardous radiation.

Ü Use the printer o nl y a cc o rdin g to th e inst ructions contained in this

manual.

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Introduction

Laser caution label

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CAUTION Dangerous laser radiation!

This is a s emic o nducto r las er. T he m aximum po w e r of the laser diode is 5 mW and the wavelength is 770–810 nm.

Ü Use the printer only accordi ng to the ins truc t ions contained in this

manual.

Ozone emission

Small quantities of o zone e scape du ring t he printing process. These quantities do not represent a hea lth h azard. In spite of this, you should take car e that the a re a in which the machine is located has adequate ventilation, especially w h en you a re pri nting large quantitie s of materials or whether the machine is being used continuously over a long period of time.

Unpacking, installing, and setting up the printer

2 Unpacking, installing, and setting up

the printer

2.1 Unpacking the laser printer

CAUTION Danger to children from packaging materials made of plastic

Ü After unpacking the printer, keep the packaging materials out of reach

of children.

Remove the printer parts and

accessories from the box.

m Paper output tray m Printer m Installation Guide m Software and

Docu ment at ion CD -R O

m Power cable m Paper feed tray

Interface cables are not included in the shipment. If you need interface cables, contact your local vendor or computer store

Remove the packaging material

from the printer.

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Unpacking, installing, and setting up the printer

Remove the transport retainers

from the print er.

Pull the pl ast ic stri p out of the

printer.

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Remove the plastic strip from

the rear of the printer.

Why save the packaging materials?

If you need to move the printer, you can use the packaging again. In this way y ou can be certain that your printer is correctly packed.

Unpacking, installing, and setting up the printer

2.2 Overview of the printer

External printer parts

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No. Description No. Description

1 Release button for top cover 7 Power Switch (ON/OFF) 2 Control panel 8 Cover for paper feed tray 1 3 Paper output tray

(face down) 4 Top Cover 10 Socket for power cable 5 Paper guides 11 Parallel port 6 Paper feed tray 1

(multipurpose tray)

9 USB port

12 NIC option port

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Unpacking, installing, and setting up the printer

Internal print er part s

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No. Description No. Description

1 Fusing unit 4 Cover for paper feed tray 1 2 Paper guide 5 Image transfer roller 3 Manual paper feed unit 6 Imaging cartridge

Unpacking, installing, and setting up the printer

Optional accessories

No. Description No. Description

1 Paper feed tray 2

(500-sh eet cas s ette) 2 Paper feed tray 3

(500-sh eet cas s ette)

3 Duplex Unit

4 Network interface card

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Unpacking, installing, and setting up the printer

Printer control panel

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The control panel has four indicators and one button.

No. Description No. Description

1 Fault (orange) 4 Ready (green) 2 Toner empty (orange) 5 Control button 3 Paper empty (orange)

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Unpacking, installing, and setting up the printer

2.3 Installing your laser printer

Place of installation

The printer should be set up in a pla ce which is:

l dry and free from dust l on a stable surface l well ventilated l away from highly fl am mable items (fo r example, curtains) l away from objects which might obstruct the print e r’s ventilation slits l near to an easily acces s i b l e po wer socket

The printer must be positi o ne d in a way that it ca nno t be adversely affected by the following:

l splashing liquids l organic gases (for example, am monia) l direct s unlight l severe temperature fluctuations l exhaust- ai r from heat i ng, ven ti lat i on , or air -condi tioning systems

Storage of co nsum ab les and accessories

Printing consumables and accessories should be kept:

l sealed in their original pack agings l protected against direct sunlight or heat l protected against fluorescent light l in a cool, dry and dust-free place l out of t he reach of children

CAUTION Toner poses a health hazard!

Toner may be harmful if inhaled.

Ü If you inhale toner, consult a doctor immediately. Ü If you get toner on your hands, wash them immediately with cold water

and soap.

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Unpacking, installing, and setting up the printer

Ambient conditions

The optimum ambient conditions for y our printer are a s follows:

l Temperatures from 50°F to 95°F / 10°C to 35°C

(maximum vari ation of 18°F / 10°C per hour);

l Relative humidity of 15% to 85%

(maximum variation of 20% per hour).

Space required

Make certain that there is enough space available around the printer (see illustration). This will facilitate operation, reloading paper and toner, and maintenance of the printer.

Space required for the standa r d model printer

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No. Dimension No. Dimension

A 40-1/2 in. / 1030 mm E 23-1/2 in. / 600 mm B 33 in. / 840 mm F 11-3/4 in. / 300 mm C 24-3/4 in. / 630 mm G 4 in. / 100 mm D 6 in. / 150 mm H 11-3/4 in. / 300 mm

Unpacking, installing, and setting up the printer

Space require d for the prin t er w h e n equ i p p ed w ith options

No. Dimension No. Dimension

A 40-1/ 2in . /1 030mm

46-1/2 in. * B 33in./840mm F 11-3/4in./300mm C29-1/2in./750mm

34-1/4 in * D 6in./150mm

11-3/4 in *

* 1: when equipped with a duplex unit

2: when equipped with a third paper cassette unit

/ 1180 mm *

/ 870 mm *

/ 300 mm *

E 23-1/2 in./ 60 0mm

G4in./100mm

H 11-3/4 in. / 300mm

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Unpacking, installing, and setting up the printer

2.4 Setting up your laser printer

Fitting the paper output tray and paper feed tray 1

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

Attach the paper output tray to the

printer as shown here.

Slide the lowe r part of the paper

feed tray i n to the printer.

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Place the cover on top of paper feed

tray 1.

Unpacking, installing, and setting up the printer

Loading paper into paper feed tray 1

Paper feed tray 1 has a capacity of 250 sheets of plain papier.

Remove the cover of paper feed

tray 1.

Using a large paper format?

Ü Then extend the paper support.

Place the paper between the paper

guides. Slide the guid es up to the stack of paper.

How many sheets may I place

in the cassette?

Ü The sta c k of paper should not

exceed the “ma x.”mark.

Place the cover on top of paper feed

tray 1.

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Unpacking, installing, and setting up the printer

Connecting the power cable

Only use the power cable suppl ie d with th e p r inter! The laser printer requires a power su pply with minimal voltage and

frequency flu ctuati on. I f neces s a r y, a sk an el ectrician for advice.

4 Power supply: 120-1 27V at 50- 60 Hz / 220- 240V at 5 0 -60Hz 4 Voltage fluctuation: 1 20V -10%, 127V +6% / 2 20-240V ± 10 4 Frequency fluctuation: Within 3 Hz

Make sure that t he print er’s p o wer

switch is i n t he “0” (OFF) position.

Insert the plug on the end of the

power cable (supplied) into the power socket of the printer.

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Insert the other end of the power

cable into a power socket.

CAUTION Using the wrong power cable may cause a short-circuit!

Using power cables of inad equa t e cros s -s e ction can lead to overheating of the cable.

Ü Only use an extension cable which has a higher rating than the current

consumption of t he printer.

Ü Only use cables with a ground connection. Ü Al ways observe the relevant local regulations regarding the

connection of elec tric al equipment to the main power.

Unpacking, installing, and setting up the printer

Switching the printer on and off

CAUTION Improper handling may result in damage to the printer!

Ü Ne ver switch off the print e r while a print job is in progress, the printer

is receiving data from the compute r (flashing “ S tand-by” indicator on the control panel) or the printer is being reset.

Ü Switch the p ow er switch to “I”(ON)

in order to activate the printer. The printer is rea dy for use a fter

approximately 23 seconds.

Ü Switch the power switch to

“0” (OFF) in order to deactivate the printer.

Saving energy makes sense!

After the printer has not received a print command for approximately 15 minutes, it automatically switches to POWER SAVE mode. If the printer receives a new print job while it is in Power Save mode, or if the top cover is opened, or if the control button is presse d, the printer automatically starts its warm-up phase.

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Unpacking, installing, and setting up the printer

Printing a co n figu ration page

Print a configuration page in order to make sure that the printer is functioning properly.

Switch on the p rinter.

The printer is rea dy for operation after approximately 2 3 sec onds.

Hold down the [CONTROL BUTTON] for more than 15 seconds until

the “Toner empty” and “Ready” indicators flash as shown below.

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After the control button is release d , the Configuratio n Page is printed.

Unpacking, installing, and setting up the printer

Be well prepa red for technical queries.

Please have a cu rre nt configuration page available when calling for technical assistance. Ma ke a note of the Se rial N o. of your printer on the configuration page, see page 1-7 (laser safety label).

Connecting t he pr i n t e r to a com p ute r (parallel port)

Switch off the printer and the

computer.

Connect one end of the

interface ca bl e t o the p arallel port of your computer.

Connect the other end of the

interface ca bl e t o the p arallel port of the pri nter.

Secure the connector by

means of the clips on t he s ocket.

For the technical speci fic at ions o f the cabl e , see page 10-5.

CAUTION Using the wrong type of cable may result in damage to the

equipment!

Using the wrong t ype of cable may damage th e socket on the printer.

Ü Only use an IEEE 1284 type B shielded interface cable for connecting

the printer to your computer .

Ü MINOLTA-QMS does not warrant the use of any particular cable. The

user assumes all responsibility as to the quali ty and p erformance of the cable.

Proceed wit h cha pt e r 3, “Installing the printe r driver.”

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Unpacking, installing, and setting up the printer

Connecting t he pr i n t e r to a com p u te r (USB port)

Switch on the c omputer and start Window s 98, Windows Me, or

Windows 2000.

Switch on the p rinter.

Connect one end of the inter face c a b l e to the USB port of the printer.

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Connect the other end of the interface cable to the USB port of the

computer.

The Add New Hardware Wizard (Windows 98/Me) or Found new

Hardware Wizard (Win 2000) dialogue appears. Insert the Software and Docu m en tat i o n CD - ROM supplied with your

printer into your computer’s CD-ROM drive in order to install the USB device driver (see page 3-3).

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