Minolta MAGICOLOR 2350 User Manual

®

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magicolor 2350
User’s Guide

1800683-001B

Thank You

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Thank you for purchasing a magicolor 2350 printer. You have made an ex cellent
choice. Your magicolor 2350 is specially designed for optimal performance in
Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, and other environme nts.

Trademarks

The follo wing are registered trad emarks of MINOLTA-QMS, Inc.: QMS, the
MINOLTA-QMS lo go, Crown, CrownN et, and magicolor.

Minolta is a tradema rk of Minolta Co. , Ltd. Other prod uct names mentione d in this
guide may a lso be trademarks or registered trade marks of their respective owners.

This p roduct uses Softwar e Developer Kit of Pee rless Syste ms Corporati on.
Copyright © 2001 Pee rless Systems Corpora tion. All rights reserved.

This p roduct uses NEST Office SDK of N ovell, Inc. Copyrigh t © 1999 by Novell, Inc.
NEST is a tradema rk of Novell, I nc. in the United States and other countries.

Proprietary Statement

The dig itally encoded software included with your printer is Copyrighted © 2003 by
MINOLTA-QMS, I nc. All Rights R eserved. This softw are may not be reprodu ced,
modified, displayed, transfer red, or copied in any form or in any m anner or on any
media, in w hole or in part , without the express written permissio n of MINOLTA-QMS,
Inc.

Copyright Notice

This g uide is C opyr ighted © 2003 by MINOLTA-QMS, Inc., One Magnum Pass,
Mobile, AL 36618 . All Rights Reserved . This document may not be copied , in whole or
part, n or t ransfer red to any o ther media or l anguage, without written permis sion of
MINOLTA-QMS, Inc.

Notice

MINOLTA-QMS, I nc. reserves the right to make changes to th is guide and to the
equipment described herein without notice. Cons iderable effort has been made to
ensure that this gu ide is f ree of inaccura cies and omissions. Howe ver,
MINOLTA-QMS, I nc. makes no warranty of any kind including, but not lim ited to, any
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a par ticular purpose with regard
to this guide. MINOLTA-QMS, Inc. assu mes no responsib ility for, or liability fo r, errors
contained in this guide or for incidental, special, or consequential damages arising
out of the furnishin g of this g uide, or the u se of this guide in operating the equipme nt,
or in connect ion with the performance of the equipment when so operated.

Registering the Printer

Mail—(Americas only) Fill out and s end in the registration card enclosed in your

shipment.
Internet—Go to ww w.onlineregister.com/minolta-qms/ and follow the instructions on

the web page.
CD-ROM—Follow the instructions on the Software Utilities CD-ROM.

Contents

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1 Software Installation........................................................................................ 7

Software Utilities CD-ROM 8

Automatic System Software Update 8
Drivers and Utilities 8

InstallingPrinter Drivers and Utilities,

Windows Environments—Auto-loading Installation 12

InstallingPrinter Drivers and Utilities,

Windows Environments—Manual Installation 13

InstallingPrinter Drivers and Utilities,Macintosh Environments 14

Some Notes to Consider 14
Macintosh OS 8/9—PPDs and Ut ilities Installation 14

Macintosh OS X—PPDs and Utilities Installation 17
UNIX, NetWare, and NDPS 19
Linux 20

2 Using Media.................................................................................................... 21

Introduction 22
Media Specifications 23
Media Types 24

General Considerations about Media 24

Plain Paper 25

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Envelopes 25
Labels 26
Letterhead and Memo Media 28
Postcards 28
Thick Stock 29
Transparencies 29
What Is the guaranteed imageable (printable) area? 30
Page Margins 31
Image Alignment 32

Loading Media 32

Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray) 33

Tray 2 (Optional Lower Feeder Unit Media Tray) 35
Using Custom-Size Media 37
Duplexing 38
Output Tray 41
Media Storage 41
Accessing Other Printer Features 42

Print Resolution 42

Form Printing 42

Proof-then-PrintPrinting 42
Additional Assistance 43

3 Working with the Printer................................................................................ 45

About the Control Panel 46

Control Panel Indicators and Keys 46
Cancelling Print Jobs 47
Printer Menu Overview 48

Menu Overview 48

Main Menu 48

Proof/PrintMenu 50

Print Menu 50

Paper Menu 51

Quality Menu 52

Interface Menu 54

System Default 55

Service Menu 59

4 Working with the Printer Driver..................................................................... 61

About Printer Drivers 62
Using PostScript Drivers in Windows

XP/2000 62
Displaying the Tabs 62
Using the Tabs 63

Using PostScript Drivers in Windows NT 65

Displaying the Tabs 65

Contentsii

Using the Tabs 66

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Using PostScript Drivers in Windows

Me/98/95 68
Displayingthe Tabs 68
Using the Tabs 69

Using Macintosh PPDs 71

Displaying the Printer Options 71

5 Working with Color........................................................................................ 73

About Color Printing 74
Printer Resolutions 74

Selecting a Resolution 74

Enhanced Automatic Image Density Control (eAIDC) 75
Color Matching 76

Quick Color Configuration 76
Color Options 76
Color Rendering Dictionaries 76
Color Profiles 77
Profiles for Host-based Color Management 78
CMM Test Page 78
K-Preserve 78
RGB Gray Treatment 79

TroubleshootingColor Problems 79

6 Working with the Status Monitor .................................................................. 83

Introduction 84

Environment 84

RecognizingStatus Monitor Alerts 84
Recovering from a Status Monitor Alert 84
Closing the Status Monitor 85

7 Replacing Consumables ............................................................................... 87

Consumable Life Expectancies 88

Auto-Image Density Control (AIDC) 88
Toner Cartridge Life 89

Replacing Consumables 90

Refilled Toner Cartridges 90
Replacing a Toner Cartridge 90
Replacing All the Toner Cartridges at Once 95
Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle 95
Replacing the OPC Drum Cartridge 97

Ordering Consumables 100

8 Maintaining the Printer ................................................................................ 101

Maintaining the Printer 102
Cleaning the Printer 104

Contents

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Exterior 104

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Interior 105
Media Rollers 105

9 Troubleshooting........................................................................................... 113

Introduction 114
Verifying Printer Configuration Information 114
Preventing Media Jams 115
Understanding the Media Path 116

Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray) 116
Tray 2 (Optional Lower Feeder Unit with 500-Sheet Media Tray) 116
Duplex Option 116

Clearing Media Jams 118

Handling Media Jams by Location 118
Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray) 118
Tray 2 (Optional Lower Feeder Unit Media Tray) 119
Inside the Printer 120
Duplex Option 123

Output Tray 124
Solving Problems with Media Jams 125
Solving Other Problems 129
Solving Problems with Printing Quality 134
Status, Error, and Service Messages 140

Standard Status Messages 140

Error Messages 141

Service Messages 145
Additional Assistance 146

10 Installing Accessories ................................................................................. 147

Introduction 148
AntistaticProtection 149
Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) 149

Basic Functionality 150

Installinga DIMM 150
Duplex Option 153

Kit Contents 153

Installingthe Duplex Option 153
Optional Lower Feeder Unit and Tray 2 156

Kit Contents 156

Installingthe Lower Feeder Unit 157
Installingan Internal Hard Disk 160

11 Repacking the Printer .................................................................................. 163

Storing the Printer 164
Relocating Your Printer 164
Repacking the Printer 165

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What’s Involved? 166

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A. Turn off t he Printer 166
B. Remove the Media and Media Support 167
C. Remove the Options 167
D. Remove the Waste Toner Bottle 170
E. Remove the OPC Drum Cartridge 170
F. Remove the Transfer Belt 172
G. Repack the Printer for Shipment 173
H. Repack the OPC Drum and Transfer Belt Unit for Shipment 174

Reinstallingthe Printer 175

Reinstallinga Transfer Belt Unit 176

A Technical Specifications ............................................................................. 177

Requirements 178

Space Requirements 178
Location Requirements 180

Interface Panel 181

Power Requirements 182
ENERGY STAR Compliance 183

Engine and Controller Specifications 184

Engine 184
Print Speed—Simplex 184
Print Speed—Autoduplex 184
General 185
Controller 185
Electrical 187
Hazardous Chemical Substance Reporting 189
Physical 189

Consumable Life Expectancies 190

Plain Paper 191
Special Media 191

Regulatory Compliance

Safety Information 192
For Norway Users 196
For Finland, Sweden Users 196
Warning and Precaution Symbols 197
Meaning of Symbols 197

Working Safely with Your Laser Printer 200

Index ..................................................................................................................... 203

Contents

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Software

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Installation

1

Software Utilities CD-ROM

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If you followed all the steps in the Installation Guide that came with your
printer, then the printer is properly set up, connected to your computer,
plugged in, turned on, and ready to receive the system software, drivers, and
utilities on the Software Utilities CD-ROM.

Put the CD-ROM in your computer’s CD -ROM drive and the MINOLTA-QMS
AutoInstaller begins the installation process.

Drivers and Utilities

The printer driver and additional software on the Software Utilities CD-ROM
can be installed on PC, Macintosh,and other computers using any of the
following:

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Windows Me

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Windows 98

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Windows XP

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Windows 2000

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Windows NT4

Drivers a nd PPDs

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Manualinstallationinstructions andadditionalinformationare included
in the magicolor 2350 Reference Guidein case you need them.

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Macintosh OS 8, 9 or X (version

10.0.3 or higher)

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UNIX/Linux

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NetWare (Versions 5 and 6)

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NDPS

Drivers Use/Benefit Installation Instructions

PostScript 2/3
Drivers

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Windows XP/
2000

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Windows
Me/98

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Windows NT4

PCL6 Drivers

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Windows XP
(1200 dpi)

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Windows 2000

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Windows
Me/98

These drivers give you
access to all of the
printer features,
including finishingand
advanced layout

PCL6 allows access to
mostof thefeatureson
the printer.

“Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities,
Windows Environments—Auto-loading
Installation” on page 12

Readme on the Software Utilities
CD-ROM.

Software Utilities CD-ROM8

Drivers Use/Benefit Installation Instructions

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PCL5e Drivers

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Windows XP

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Windows 2000

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Windows
Me/98

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Windows NT4

Macintosh PPDs PostScript Printer

Windows PPDs These PPD files allow

Linux PPDs These PPDs can be

PCL5e allows limited
access to features on
the printer.

Description (PPD) files
allow you to configure
options such as
memory andinforms
the computer what
options and features
are available.

youtoinstalltheprinter
for a variety of
platforms, drivers,and
applications.

used with third-party
Linux print filters that
use PPDs.

Readme on the Software Utilities
CD-ROM.

You cannot install a PCL5e driver for
Windows 9x orWindowsNT4without a
Windows CD-ROM. This CD-ROM is
required so you can supply the
following files when prompted:

For PCL5 9x—ICONLIB.DDL,
UNIDRV.DLL, and UNIDRV.HLP
For PC5 NT4—RASDD.DLL,
RASDDUI.DLL, and RASDDUI.HLP.

If you install the driver and skip these
files, an error message displays at the
end of the process.

Readme on the Software Utilities
CD-ROM

Readme on the Software Utilities
CD-ROM;
magicolor 2350 Reference Guide on
the Documentation CD-ROM

Readme on the Software Utilities
CD-ROM

Software Utilities CD-ROM

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Utilities

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Utilities Use/Benefit Installation

Instructions

Status Monitor
for
Windows

Crown Print
Monitor+ for
Windows

MQI Download
Manager

Pantone Tables These tables allow you to match printed

ICC/ICM
Profiles

Macintosh
Installer

This Windows utility provides
informationon the status of print jobs
and alerts you if the printer is not
functioningcorrectly. It works with
printers connected via TCP/IP or USB.

ThisWindowsutilityprovidesanefficient
method for transporting print jobs
directly to a MINOLTA-QMS printer via
the TCP/IP protocol.

This utility provides the ability to
download fonts and overlays to the
printer’shard disk. It also allows you to
download fonts to printer memory.

colorstoscreen colors.Provided for use
with PostScript High resolution printing
(600 x 600 dpi with contone imaging).

These color profiles provide support for
host-basedcolor managementsystems
including Microsoft ICM 2 for Windows,
Apple ColorSync, CorelDRAW, Kodak
KCMS, Adobe Photoshop 5 and others.

This installer automatically places all
needed print-related components, such
as a PostScript Printer Description
(PPD) file, color profiles, screen fonts,
and registrationinformation, in the
correctlocations on your system and
allows you to use your printer with
Macintosh OS 8, 9, or X (version 10.0.3
or higher).

Readme on the

Software Utilities

CD-ROM

Readme on the

Software Utilities

CD-ROM

Readme on the

Software Utilities

CD-ROM

Readme on the

Software Utilities

CD-ROM

Readme on the

Software Utilities

CD-ROM

Readme on the

Software Utilities

CD-ROM

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Utilities Use/Benefit Installation

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Instructions

PageScope Net
Care

UNIX Host
Software

NDPS Gateway The NetWare interface allows Netware

PageScope
Network Setup
Utility

This utility,designed with administrators
in mind, is a powerful tool allowing
centralizedmanagement of network
printers.It is available for Windows and
UNIX platforms. Refer to the

PageScope Net Care chapter in the
Reference Guide or PageScope Net
Care Administrator’s Manual,bothin

PDF format on the Documentation
CD-ROM.

UNIX Host Software, compatible with a
variety of UNIX platforms, allows for the
customizationof UNIX-based queues
and filtersforthespecific featuresofthe
Crown printer.

users to manage printers from a central
location.

This utility provides basic configuration
functions for network printers using
TCP/IP and IPX protocols.

Readme on the

Software Utilities
CD-ROM; magicolor
2350 Reference Guide

on the Documentation
CD-ROM

Readme on the

Software Utilities
CD-ROM; magicolor
2350 Reference Guide

on the Documentation
CD-ROM

Readme on the

Software Utilities

CD-ROM CD-ROM;

magicolor 2350
Reference Guide on

the Documentation
CD-ROM

Readme on the

Software Utilities
CD-ROM; magicolor
2350 Reference Guide

on the Documentation
CD-ROM

Software Utilities CD-ROM

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Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities,

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Windows Environments—Auto-loading
Installation

Insert the Software Utilities

1

CD-ROM in your CD-ROM
drive.

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If the CD-ROM does

not start

automatically,

double-click

setup.exe in the root

directory.

2 In the first window, click Printer Setup.
3 Choose the method by

whichthePC and printerare
connected.

4 Follow the instructions on

the screen.

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5 On the Printer Options

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screen, use the check

boxes to print a test

page, make the new

printer your default, set

printer properties and

printing preferences, or

update printer firmware

(also called printer

systemsoftware).

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Be suretocheck the
UpdatePrinter Firm­ware box. It’s very
important to update
the printer firmware
the firsttime you installtheprinter.

6 On the last screen, choose Finish.

This returns you to the Main Menu screen where you can register your

printer, reviewdriver or utilitydocumentation,or purchase suppliesonline.

When you are finished, exit from the Installer.

7 When the system software installation is complete, remove the CD-ROM

from your CD-ROM drive and store it i n a safe place.

Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Windows

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Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities,

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Windows Environments—Manual
Installation

Manual installation instructions are includedinthemagicolor 2350Reference
Guide. Refer to Section2,“Installing PrinterSoftware, Drivers, and PPDs” for

complete instructions.

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Arabic and Hebrew versions of the drivers and utilities must be
installed manually.

Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities,
Macintosh Environments

Some Notes to Consider

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In the following sections, we assume that you are installing the software
for the first time.

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The current version of Macintosh OS X has limited support for PPD
(PostScript Printer Description) files. Although MINOLTA-QMS printers
canbeusedwithMacintoshOSX,notalladvancedprintingfeaturesare
available. Advanced printingfeatures are still available under Macintosh
OS 9.

You can connect to your printer by

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AUSBcable

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A crossover Ethernet cable

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Ethernet patch cables and an Ethernet hub

Macintosh—PPDs

MINOLTA-QMS developed a PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file for the
magicolor 2350. This PPD works with the Macintosh Operating System’s
PostScript printer driver (LaserWriter) to provide support for the features on
the magicolor 2350, such as print resolution and media sizes, and optional
features such as duplexing and proof-then-print.

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Macintosh OS 8/9—PPDs and Utilities Installation

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OS 8/9 Step 1. Software Installation

Insert the Software Utilities

a

CD-ROM in your Macin­tosh’s CD-ROM drive.

If this screen does not
appear,double-click the
MINOLTA-QMS CD-ROM
icon on your Macintosh
desktop.

b Double-click the Install icon.
c Follow the instructions on

thescreentoinstallthe
magicolor 2350 PPD and
utilities.

d After the PPD and utilities installationis complete, choose Quit.
e When the system software installation is complete, remove the

CD-ROM from your CD-ROM drive and store it in a safe place.

OS 8/9 Step 2. Creating a Desktop Printer

USB Connection

a

Plug one end of the USB cable into the Macintosh and the ot her into
the printer’s USB port.

b Locate the Desktop Printer Utility.

If you cannot locate it on your Macintosh hard disk, it can be found on
your Macintosh’s system CD-ROM.

c Double-click the Desktop Printer Utility icon to open the application.

The first window prompts you to select the type of desktop printeryou
would like to create.

d Select Printer (USB), and select OK.
e Choose the Change button in the PostScript Printer Description sec-

tion. In the resulting window, select the magicolor 2350 PPD, and
choose Select.

f Choose the Changebuttonin the USB PrinterSelectionsection. In the

resulting window, select the magicolor 2350, and click

Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Macintosh

OK.

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EtherTalk Connection

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a

You can connect via Ethernet in either of two ways:

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Plug oneendofacrossoverEthernetcable into theMacintosh and

the other into the printer’s Ethernet port.

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Use Ethernet patch cables and an Ethernet hub. Plug one end of

each patch cable into the hub, then plug the other end of one into

the Macintosh and the other end of the second into the printer’s

Ethernet port.

b Open the Chooser and select LaserWriter.

c When your printer bootsup,i t finds a default zone. If your networkhas

more than one zone and you want to use a di fferent zone, use the
Interface/Ethernet/Ethertalk/Name and Zone menus on the printer
control panel to specify the new zone.

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The Name and Zone menus allow you t o identify 1 zone with a

name up to 32 characters long. (Up to 16 characters can be

entered in each of t he two menus). You cannot use these two

menus to identify two zones. Trailingspacesare not considered

part of the zone name. All standard printableASCII characters are

valid except the @ and ' symbols. The names are case sensitive.

d Choose Create and then Set-Up.

LPR Connection

a You can connect via Ethernet in either of two ways:

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Plug oneendofacrossoverEthernetcable into theMacintosh and

the other into the printer’s Ethernet port.



Use Ethernet patch cables and an Ethernet hub. Plug one end of

each patch cable into the hub, then plug the other end of one into

the Macintosh and the other end of the second into the printer’s

Ethernet port.

b Locate the Desktop Printer Utility.

If you cannot locate it on your Macintosh hard disk, it can be found on
your Macintosh’s system CD-ROM.

c Select Printer (LPR), and select OK.

d Type in the IP Address and use the same address for the Queue

name. Click OK.

e Choose Create.

f Name the printer with the IP Address or a descriptive name.

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Macintosh OS X—PPDs and Utilities Installation

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OS X Step 1. Software Installation—Automatic

Insert the Software Utilities CD-ROM in your Macintosh’s CD-ROM

a

drive.

If this screen does not appear,
double-clickthe
MINOLTA-QMS CD-ROM icon
on your Macintosh desktop.

b Double-click the install icon.

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The installer uses the
path Hard Disk Name/
Library/Printers/ PPDs/
Contents/Resources/
for PPDs and the path: Hard Disk Name/Library/Fonts/ for
fonts.

c Follow the instructions on the screen to install the magicolor 2350

PPD and utilities.

d After the PPD and utilities installationis complete, choose Quit.

OS X Alternate Step 1. Software Installation—Manual

Manual installation instructions are includedinthemagicolor 2350 Reference
Guide. Refer to Section2,“InstallingPrinterSoftware, Drivers, and PPDs” for

complete instructions.

OS X Step 2. Creating a Printer Queue

Connect the printer to the computer using a USB or Ethernet

a

connection.

For USB, plug oneendofthe USB cableintothePCand the otherinto
the matching printer port.

For Ethernet, you can connect in either of two ways:



Plug one endofacrossoverEthernet cableintotheMacintoshand
the other into the printer’s Ethernet port.



Use Ethernet patch cables and an Ethernet hub. Plug one end of
each patch cable into the hub, then plug the other end of one into
the Macintosh and the other end of the second into the printer’s
Ethernet port.

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b Locate and double-clickthe Print Center utility to open it.

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c In the Printer List window, choose Add Printer.

d In the resulting window,select from USB, AppleTalk, or LPR to match

your printer connection.

USB—The magicolor 2350 appears in the window.
AppleTalk (for Ethernet connection)—Select the zone and scroll

throughprinter choices.The magicolor2350appears in the choicelist.
LPR—Enter the IP Address.If the“Use DefaultQueueonServer”box

is checked, click it to unselect it. Type in the IP Address again for the
Queue name.

e Choose the Printer Model popup menu to select the magicolor 2350

PPD, and choose Other.

f Browse to Library/Printers/PPDs/Contents/Resources/en.lproj.

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The first two letters of the folder name are an abbreviation for
the language. If you prefer another language instead of
English, you can pick a different .lproj folder.

g Select the magicolor 2350 PPD. Click Choose and then click Add.

The Printer List opens again.

h Double-click on the printer you just created to open the Print Queue

window.

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UNIX, NetWare, and NDPS

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For UNIX, NetWare 5, NetWare 6, and NDPS installation, refer to the
magicolor 2350 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. Section 2
of the Reference Guide, “Installing Printer Software, Drivers, & PPDs,”
includes basic informationabout these interfacesas well as instruction for
installation.

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For information about connecting using earlier versions of NetWare,
check the Answer Base at www.minolta-qms.com.

Linux

For Linux PPD and PDQ installation, refer to the magicolor 2350 Reference
Guide on the DocumentationCD-ROM. Section 2 of the Reference Guide,

“Installing Printer Software, Drivers, & PPDs,” includes basic information
about PDQ, XPDQ, CUPS, and XPP connections and instructions for
installing them.

UNIX, NetWare, and NDPS

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Using Media

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2

Introduction

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This chapter providesinformation on handling, selecting,loading, and storing
media.

Getting Started

What types and sizes of media can I load? page 23
What Is the guaranteed imageable (printable) area? page 30

Other Information

How do I load media? page 32
How do I use custom-size media? page 37
How do I duplex? page 38
How do I store media? page 41
Where can I order MINOLTA-QMS-approved media or get more

information?

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All media is fed short edge first, face up.

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There isa 0.157”(4mm)non-printborderfor all edgesonallmedia types.
Any paper longer than 13.76” (349.6 mm) has a nonguaranteedarea of

0.39” (10 mm) on the bottom of each page.

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See your application documentation for specific informationon formatting
data and printing.



Try printingyour data on a plain sheet of paper first to check placement.

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Only plain paper 16-24 lb bond (60-90 g/m2) can be autoduplexed. See
Media Specificationsfor supported sizes.

page 43

Attention

Use only MINOLTA-QMS-approved media. Using unsupported m edia
such as inkjet paper will result in damaging the printer and in voiding
your warranty.

Introduction22

Media Specifications

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What types and sizes of media can I load?

Media Media Size Tray* Duplex Mode Weight

Inches Millimeters

A4 8.2 x 11.7 210.0 x297.0 1 or 2 Yes
A5 5.9 x 8.3 148.0 x210.0 1 No
B5 (JIS) 7.2 x 10.1 182.0 x257.0 1 No
Custom, Minimum 3.6 x 8.3 92.0 x 210.0 1 No
Custom, Maximum 8.5 x 14.0 216.0 x 356.0 1 Yes**
Executive 7.25 x 10.5 184.0 x 267.0 1 No
Folio 8.3 x 13.0 210.0 x330.0 1 Yes
Foolscap 8.0 x 13.0 203.2 x 330.2 1 Yes
Government Letter 8.0x10.5 203.0x267.0 1 Yes
Government Legal 8.5 x 13.0 216.0 x330.0 1 Yes
Kai 16 7.3 x 10.2 185.0 x260.0 1 No
Kai 32*** 5.1 x 7.3 130.0x 185.0 1 No

Legal 8.5 x 14.0 215.9 x355.6 1 Yes
Letter 8.5 x 11.0 215.9 x 279.4 1 or 2 Yes
LetterPlus 8.5 x 12.7 215.9 x322.3 1 Yes
Statement 5.5 x 8.5 140.0 x 216.0 1 No
UK Quarto 8.0 x 10.0 203.2 x254.0 1 No
A4 Transparency 8.2 x 11.7 210.0 x 297.0 1 No
Letter Transparency 8.5 x 11.0 215.9 x 279.4 1 No

Japanese Postcard 3.9 x 5.8 100.0 x 148.0 1 No
EnvelopeB5 (ISO) 6.9 x 9.8 176.0 x250.0 1 No
EnvelopeC5 6.4 x 9.0 162.0 x 229.0 1 No
EnvelopeC6 4.5 x 6.4 114.0 x 162.0 1 No
EnvelopeCommercial#10 4.1 x 9.5 104.1 x 241.3 1 No
Envelope InternationalDL4.3 x 8.7 110.0 x220.0 1 No

Plain
Paper

Thick
Stock

Plain
Paper

Trans­parency

Thick
Stock

16–24 lb
bond
(60–90
g/m²)

Use only
approved
media

Use only
approved
media

Envelope Monarch 3.9 x 7.5 99.0 x 190.5 1 No
EnvelopeChokei#3 4.7 x 9.2 120.0 x 235.0 1 No
EnvelopeChokei#4 3.5 x 8.1 90.0 x 205.0 1 No
ThickStock— Supported forLetter, A4,and smaller media
Custom, Minimum 3.6 x 5.8 92.0 x 148.0 1 No
Custom, Maximum 8.5 x 11.7 216.0 x 297.0

Notes: * Tray 1 = Multipurpose Tray (MPT)

Tray 2 = Optional Lower Feeder Unit Media Tray (letter or A4 media only)
**Custom medialonger than 11” (279mm) can be duplexed.
***43 lb bond is also referred to as 90 lb index stock

Media Specifications

Thick
Stock

25–43lb***
(91–163
g/m²)

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Before purchasing a large quantity of special media, do a trial printing
with the same m edia and check print quality.Check www.minolta-qms.com
for a list of currently approved media.

General Considerations about Media

For best results, use media that i s

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Suitable forplain-paper laser printers,suchasstandard or recycled office
paper

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Stored on a flat, level surface in its original wrapper

Attention

Do not use the media types l isted below. These could cause poor print
quality, media jams, or damage to the printer.

Do not use media that is

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Coated with a processed surface (such as carbon paper,digitally gloss­coated media, colored paper that has been treated)

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Carbon backed

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Iron-on transfer media (heat-sensitive paper, heat-pressure paper,
heat-presstransferpaper)

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Cold-water-transfer paper

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Pressure sensitive

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Designed specifically for inkjet printers (superfine paper, glossy paper,
glossy film, postcards, etc.)

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Already printed on by another printer, copier, or fax m achine

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Dusty

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Wet (or damp)

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Keep media between 35% to 85% relative humidity. Toner does

not adhere well to moist or wet paper.

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Layered

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Adhesive

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Folded, creased, curled, embossed, warped, or wrinkled



Perforated, three-hole punched, or torn



Tooslick,toocoarse,tootextured



Differentin texture (roughness)on the front and back

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Too thin or too thick

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Stuck together with static electricity

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Composed of foil or gilt; too luminous

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Heat sensitiveor cannotwithstand thefusingtemperature (356°F/180°C)

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Irregularlyshaped(not rectangular or not cut at right angles)



Attached with glue, tape, paper clips, staples,ribbons, hooks, or buttons



Acidic



Any other media that is not approved

Plain Paper

Capacity Tray 1

(multipurpose
tray)

Tray 2

(optionallower
feeder unit
media tray)

Orientation Face up
Type Check www.minolta-qms.com/support(clickon AnswerBase)

for currentlyapprovedmedia. To or der approved media, go to
www.q-shop.com.

Driver Mode Plain paper
Weight 16–24 lb bond ( 60–90 g/m²)
Duplexing See page 23 for supported sizes.

200 sheets of 22 lb bond (80 g/m2) paper;
capacity for other weights varies accordingly.

500 sheets of 22 lb bond (80 g/m2) paper
(letter/A4); capacity for other weights varies
accordingly.

Envelopes

Your printer receives the instructions to print on envelopes from your
application.See your application documentation for specific information on
printing envelopes.

Print on the front (address) side only. Some parts of the envelope consist of
three layers of paper—the front, back, and flap. Anything printed in these
layered regions may be lost or faded.

Capacity Tray 1 Up to 50 envelopes,depending on their thickness

Tray 2 Not supported

Orientation Face up

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Type Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer

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Base) for currently approved media. Toorder approved
media, go to www.q-shop.com.

Driver Mode Thick Stock
Weight 25–43 lb bond (91–163 g/m²)
Duplexing Not supported
Note 43 lb bond (163 g/m²) is also referred to as 90 lb index stock

Use envelopes that are



Common officeenvelopes approved for laser printingwith diagonal joints,
sharp folds and edges, and ordinary gummed flaps

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Because the envelopes pass through heated rollers, the gummed

area on the flaps may seal. Using envelopes with emulsion-based

glue avoids this problem.

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Approved for laser printing

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Dry

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Printed on the front (address) side only

Do not use envelopes that have



Sticky flaps



Tape seals, metalclasps, paper clips, fasteners,or peel-off strips for
sealing



Transparent windows



Too rough of a surface

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Material that will melt, vaporize, offset discolor, or emit dangerous fumes



Been presealed

Labels

A sheetoflabels consistsofa face sheet (the printingsurface), adhesive,and
a carrier sheet:

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The face sheet must follow the plain paper specification.

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The face sheet surface must cover the entire carrier sheet, and no
adhesive should come through on the surface.

You can print continuously with label paper. However, this could affect the
media feed, depending on the media quality and printing environment. If
problems occur, print one sheet at a time.

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Format label data within your application. Try printing your data on a plain

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sheet of paper first to check placement. Check your application
documentation for other information on printing labels.

Capacity Tray 1 Up to 50 label sheets, depending on their

thickness

Tray 2 Not supported
Orientation Face up
Type Use only labels recommended for laser printers. Check

www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base) for
currently approved media.

Driver Mode Label Stock
Weight 16–90 lb (60–163 g/m²)
Duplexing Not supported

Use label sheets that are



Recommended for laser printers



Letter or A4 size (adhesive label stock)

Do not use label sheets that



Have labels that easily peel off



Have backing sheets that have peeled away or have exposed adhesive

Labels may stick to the fuser unit, causing them to peel off and media
jams to occur.



Are perforated

Do not use

OK to use

Media Types

Full-page labels
(uncut)

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Letterhead and Memo Media

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Format letterhead or memo data within your application. Try printing your
data on a plain sheet of paper first to check pl acement.

Capacity Tray 1 Up to 200 sheets, depending on their size and

thickness

Tray 2 Up to 500 sheets of 22 lb bond (80 g/m

(letter/A4 only)

Orientation Face up
Type Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer

Base) for currently approved media. Toorder approved
media, go to www.q-shop.com.

Driver Mode Plain paper
Weight 16–24 lb bond (60–90 g/m²)
Duplexing See page 23 for supported size. Face up—top of page first

2

) paper

Postcards

Format postcarddata withinyourapplication.Try printingyour dataonaplain
sheet of paper first to check placement.

Capacity Tray 1 Up to 50 postcards, depending on their thickness

Tray 2 Not supported
Orientation Face up
Type Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer

Base) for currently approved media. Toorder approved
media, go to www.q-shop.com.

Driver Mode Thick Stock
Weight 16–90 lb (60–163 g/m²)
Duplexing Not supported

Use postcards that are



Recommended for laser printers

Do not use postcards that are



Coated



Designed for inkjet printers



Perforated

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Warped

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If the postcard is warped, press on the warped
area before putting the card in Tray 1.



Preprinted or multicolored (may result in media jams)

Thick S tock

Test all thick stock to ensure acceptable performance and to ensure that the
image does not shift.

Capacity Tray 1 Up to 50 thick stock sheets, depending on their

thickness

Tray 2 Not supported
Orientation Face up
Type Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer

Base) for currently approved media. To order approved

media, go to www.q-shop.com.

Driver Mode Thick stock
Weight 24–43 lb bond (91–163 g/m²)
Duplexing Not supported
Notes 43 lb (163 g/m²) bond is also referred to as 90 lb index stock.

Do not use thick stock that is

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Mixed with any other media i n the media trays (as this may cause the
printer to jam)

Transparencies

Attention

Use only the MINOLTA-QMS-approved media. Using unapproved
transparencies will result in damaging your printer and in voiding your
warranty. Check www.minolta-qms.com for currently approved media.
To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com.



Do not fan large quantities of transparency media before loading it.
Resulting static electricitymay cause printing errors.



Handle transparenciesonly by the edges and as little as possible. If
you touch the face of transparencieswith your bare hands, print
quality may be affected.

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Keep the media pathclean. Transparencies are especiallysensitiveto
a dirty mediapath. Ifthereare shadowsoneitherthe top or the bottom
of the sheets, see chapter 7, “Maintaining the Printer.”



Remove transparencies as soon as possible from the output tray to
avoid static buildup.

You can printcontinuously with transparencies.However,this could affectthe
way media feeds, dependingonthe mediaquality,staticbuildup,andprinting
environment.

Format the information to be printed on the transparencies within your
application.Try printing your data on a plain sheet of paper first to check
placement.



If you have problems feeding 50 sheets, try loading only 1–10 sheets
at a time. Loading a large number of transparencies at a time may
cause static buildup, thus causing feeding problems.

Capacity Tray 1 Up to 50 transparencies, dependingon their

thickness

Tray 2 Not supported
Orientation Face up
Type Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer

Base) for currently approved media. Toorder approved

media, go to www.q-shop.com.

Driver Mode Transparency
Duplexing Not supported

Use transparencies that



Are approved by MINOLTA-QMS



Have as little static electricity as possible

What Is the guaranteed imageable (printable) area?

Each media size has a specific imageable area, the maximum area on which
the printer can print clearly and without distortion.

This area is subject to both hardware limits (the physical media size and the
margins required by the printer) and software constraints (the amount of
memory available for the full-page frame buffer).

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The guaranteed imageable (printable)

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area on all m edia sizes is up to about

0.157" (4 mm) from the edges of the
media.

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Color printingonlegal-sizemedia(8.5 x 14 inches;215.9x 355.6 mm)
may appear faded along the last edge to go through the printer. This
faded area may affect 0.39" (10 mm) in additionto the 0.157” (4 mm)
nonimageable area. The fading occurs in four-color printing and
single-colorprinting withcyan,magenta,oryellow toner.Bl ack printing
on legal-size media is not affected.

a

a

Printable

a

a = 0.157" ( 4 mm)

a

Area

Imageable Area—Envelopes

Envelopes have a nonguaranteed flap area that varies with envelope type.

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Envelope print orientation is determined by your application.

Nonimageable area 0.157" (4 mm)

Nonguaranteed area

Guaranteed

area

Page Margins

Margins are set through your application. Some applications allow you to set
custom page sizes and margins while others have only standard page sizes
and margins fromwhichtochoose. If you chooseastandard format, you may
lose part of your image (due to imageable area constraints).If you can
custom-size your page in your application, stay within the sizes given for t he
imageable area for optimum results.

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Image Alignment

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If for any reason you need to change the image alignment, you can do so by
adjusting the margins or page size through your application,

Loading Media

How do I load media?

If you are using paper, remove the top
and bottom sheets from the ream.
Holding a stack of approximately 200
sheets, fan the stack to prevent static
buildup before inserting it in a tray.

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Do not fan transparencies.

Attention

Although this printer was designed for printing on a wide range of
media types, it is not intended to print exclusively on a single media
type except plain paper. Continuous printing on media other than plain
paper (such as envelopes, labels, thick stock, or transparencies) may
adversely affect print quality or reduce engine life.

Do not mix media of different sizes,types,or weights, as this will cause
media jams.

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When refilling media,first removeanymedia remainingint he tray.Stackit
with the new media, even the edges, then reload it.

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When loading media, make sure the media size and type settings match.

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For optimum printing results, it’simportant to specify the type and size of

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media that’s loaded in the multipurpose tray. You can set it at the printer
control panel using the Paper / Input Tray / Tray1 menu, through the
printer driver, or through PageScope Light.

Changing the media type through PageScope Light or at the printer
control panel affects all print jobs. Changing the media type in the driver
affects only your print jobs.

Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray)

All supported media sizes and types can be printed from Tray 1. Letter or A4
plain paper can be printed from Tray 1 or Tray 2.

See “Media Specifications” for more information about media.

Plain Paper

1 If you already have media in Tray 1 and want to change it, remove the

media from Tray 1

2 Adjust the media guides to fit t he

appropriate media sizes.

Squeeze the front media guide to
open the media guides.

3 Load the media face up, short edge

first.

Often,anarrow on thepaper package
label indicates the face-up (printing)
side of the paper.

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If you are using letterhead paper,
load it face up with the top first.

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A fill limit mark is provided on the
inside of the media guides on the
Tray 1. Tray 1 holds 200 sheets of
22 lb bond ( 80 g/m²) paper.

4 Slide the media guidesupagainstthe

edge of the media.

Attention

Always adjust the media guides af ter inserting the media. A guide that

is not properly adjusted can cause poor print quality, media jams, or

printer damage.

5 Set the media size and type at the control panel or in PageScope Light.
6 In the printer driver,select the appropriate media type and size.
7 Print t he job.

Other Media

When loading media other than Plain Paper, set the media mode (for
example, Thick Stock, Label Stock, or Transparency) in the driver.



For optimum printing results it’s important to specify the type and size
of media loaded into Tray 1. You can specify the media type through
your printer driver, through PageScope Light, or at the printer control
panel. Using your printer driver affects only your print jobs, while Pag­eScope Light and the printer control panel affect all print j obs.

Envelopes

1 Flex the envelope stack (including the edges) to remove any stiffness.

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2 Place the envelopes on a flat surface, and flatten them by pressing down

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the corners.

3 Correct any bent corners, and then tap the envelopes on a flat surface to

align them.

4 Place the envelope stack into Tray 1 with the flap-side underneath. If the

flap is on the short end of the envelope, insert it into the printer first.

Print a single
envelope to check
the orientation
before printing
multiple copies.

5 Adjust the media

guides to the width of the envelopes.

Make sure the guides are snug enough to keep t he envelopes straight,
but not so tight that they buckle the envelopes.

6 I n the printer driver, set the media type to thick stock and select the

appropriate envelopesize. Then print the envelope.

7 Open the flap of each envelope immediately (before it cools) after the

envelope is delivered to the output tray.

Tray 2 (Optional Lower Feeder Unit Media Tray)

Dependingonwhichtrayyou have purchased,letter or A4 plain papercanbe
printed from Tray 2.

1 Slide the media tray open.

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2 Push the media pressure plate down

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to lock it in position.

3 Load the paper face-up, short edge

toward the right of the tray.

Often, an arrow on the media
package label indicates the
printing-side of the media.

Do not overfill the tray.

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A fill limit mark is provided on
the inside of the tray. Tray2
holds500sheetsof22lb bond
(80 g/m²) paper.

Make sure that the paper fits easily
between the guides and the paper
corners are under the left and right
media-separating tabs and are not
bent.

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4 Slide the tray back into the printer.

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If you have removed the tray from
the printer, tiltthe tray slightly to
align it with the r ails in the printer.

5 Using the printer’s control panel or

PageScope Light, set the media size
forletterorA4,whichevermatches
your Tray 2.

6 I n the printer driver, set the media

mode to Plain Paper.

7 Then print the job.

Using Custom-Size Media

When you use media that is not a standard size (see “What types and sizes
of media can I load?” on page 23), you need to configure the printer for the
custom size. Otherwise, your print job may be cut short or misaligned on the
page.

To make custom page sizes work correctly, you need to change the printer’s
default settings at the control panel or in PageScope Light and also in the
MINOLTA-QMS printer driver.

Default page sizes are set in inches on 110V printers and in millimeters on
220V printers.



Whenyousetcustompagesizesininches(110V printers),the twodigitson
the right are always decimal places. For example, set 8.5 inches as 850.



When yousetcustom pagessizes in millimeters (220Vprinters), thereare
no decimal places. For example, set 78.2 millimeters as 78.



The more accurate your measurements, the better your print j ob is
aligned.

Control Panel

Use the Paper/Input Tray/Custom menu to reach the wi dth and length
settings for custom-sizemedia.Then enterthe widthand length of the media
you are using.

PageScope Light

Use the web-based utility’s Configuration/Paper Handling options to set the
custom size.

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Printer Driver

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On the Paper tab’s Paper Size drop-down list, choose Custom. A Configure
button appears attherightofthedrop-down list. Choose Configureandenter
the length and width of your media in the dialog box.

1 Set the option for Tray 1 Media Size to Custom, using either the printer’s

control panel or PageScope Light.

2 Set the Custom Size Width and Length to match the size of the media in

Tray 1. This option can also be set using either the printer’s control panel
or PageScope Light.

3 Set the media size in the printer driver.

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Sizes set in the driver need to match the sizes set for the printer
through the control panel or PageScope Light.

Duplexing

How do I print on both sides of the paper (duplex)?

Select paper that is opaque enough to block out what’s printed on one side
from being seen on the other side. For best results, print a small quantity to
make sure the paper and print quality are acceptable.

Check your application for margin information.
Duplex (2-sided) printing can be done manually or, if you have the duplex

option installed and selected, it can be done automatically.

Attention

Only plain paper up to 24 lb (90 g/m²) can be duplexed.

Duplexing envelopes, labels,postcards, thick stockover24 lb (90 g/m²),
or transparencies is not supported.

How do I manually duplex?



Media jams may occur if the printed sheet(s) are not reinserted
entirely flat.

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Windows

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1 In the printer driver (on the Paper tab, Layout tab, or Page Setup tab,

depending on your operating system) select Simplex or choose No or
None in the duplex option, then double-click OK.

2 I n the application’sprintdialog box, select All.
3 Select and print the Odd-Numbered Pages.
4 Remove the media, flip it over blank face-side up and top of page toward

printer, and select and print t he Even-Numbered Pages.

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If you are manually duplexing letterhead in Tray 1, load the media
face-up with the letterhead first. If you are manually duplexing letter­head in Tray 2, load the media face-up with the top toward the right.

Macintosh

You can duplex manually from a Macintosh from some applications that are
generally used for multi-page documents. This feature is controlled by the
application,ratherthan by the PPDs.

1 When you are ready to print, open the print dialog box by choosing the

Print option within the application you are using.

2 Find the even/odd page selection. Forexample,inQuarkXPress, use the

Document/Page Sequence option.

3 Select and print the Odd-Numbered Pages.
4 Remove the media, flip it over blank face-side up and top of page toward

printer, and select and print t he Even-Numbered Pages.

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If you are manually duplexing letterhead in Tray 1, load the media
face-up with the letterhead first. If you are manually duplexing letter­head in Tray 2, load the media face-up with the top toward the right.

How do I autoduplex?

To autoduplex, the duplexer must be physically installed on the printer and
identifiedas an installed option in the printer driver. Otherwise,the print job
will print as simplex even if you select duplex.

Windows—Use the printer driver to configure the printer for duplex printing.

1 In the printer driver’s Settingstab,highlight OptionalDuplexer in the Avail-

able Options box.

2 Click Add.

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The Optional Duplexer appears in the InstalledOptions box and duplex

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printing options are availablein the printerdriver and in your application’s
print dialog box.

Macintosh—You can configure the duplex option when you first set up your
printer, or you can add it later to your desktop printer configuration:

1 Select your desktop printer.
2 From the Printing menu, select Change Setup...
3 Select the Optional Duplexer from the Change drop-down list.
4 Select Installedfrom the To drop-down list.
5 Select OK

When youselectFile/Print,thePrint onBothSides optionisnowavailable
in the Layout dialog box.

Memory Requirements

Your printer comes configured with 128 MB of RAM. Duplex printing can be
done automatically with a duplex option and enough memory installed, and
withtheduplexoptionselected in the printer.Mostprint jobs willprintwith 128
MB of RAM, but may not print at the desired resolution.

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You will need at l east 192 MB of RAM to print color duplex jobs on letter/
A4-size media at either the PostScript High resolutionor the PCL
Enhanced resolution



You will need at l east 256 MB of RAM to print color duplex jobs at
PostScript High or PCL Enhanced resolutionon legal-size media.

Additional memory can be added up to a total of 384 MB.

Printing Duplex



Check your application to determine how to set margins for duplex
printing.

1 To print duplex (both sides of t he sheet), load the media printing-side up.

a For Tray 1,loadthemedia withthetop of the mediatoward the backof

the tray.

b For Tray 2, l oad t he media with the top of the media toward the right

side of the tray.

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In autoduplexing, the back side is printed first and the front side is
printed last.

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2 Set the driver for the duplex layout you prefer.

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Long Edge creates a document that flips horizontally as in a loose-leaf
notebook; Short Edge creates a document that flips vertically, as on a
clipboard. Simplexprintsonly on the front face of the page.

3 Click OK.

Output Tray

All media is output face-down to the output tray on top of the printer. The
output tray has a capacity of 200 sheets of 22 lb (80 g/m

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If the media is stacked too high, your printer may experience media
jams, excessive media curl, or static buildup.



Remove transparencies as soon as possible from the output tray to
avoid static buildup.

Media Storage

How do I store media?



Keep media on a flat, level surface in its original wrapper until it is time to
load it.

Media that has been stored unwrapped may become too dry or absorb
too much moisture and cause jamming.



If media has been removed from its wrapper, place it in its original
packaging and store in a cool, dark place on a level surface.



Avoid moisture, excess humidity,directsunlight, excess heat (above
95° F/35° C), and dust.



Avoid leaningmedia against other objectsorstoring in an upright position.

Before using stored media, do a trial printing and check print quality.

2

) bond paper.

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Accessing Other Printer Features

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You can set print resolution, form printing,and proof-then-print options in two
ways:



Through the MINOLTA-QMS printer driver or through application, which
sets the features for the specific job you are sending.



Through the printer control panel or PageScope Light, which sets the
features for all subsequent jobs, until you change the settings.

You can also access many pr inter features, such as color controls, through
the printer’s control panel and the web-based PageScope Light, as well as
through the application and printer driver. Instructions for using the printer’s
control panel are in Chapter 3 and instructionsfor using the printer driver are
in Chapter 4. PageScope Light instructions are included in t he Reference
Guide.

Print Resolution

Your printer offers a choice of three print resolutions, depending on which
driver you select.

PostScript



High: 600 x 600 dpi with contone imaging



Standard: 600 x 600 dpi color



Draft: 600 x 600 dpi monochrome

PCL



Enhanced: 1200 x 1200 dpi



Standard: 600 x 600 dpi color



Draft: 600 x 600 dpi monochrome

Form Printing

You can use overlaystocreate forms such as stationery, billing,insurance, or
other repetitive formats.Youselect the overlay and assignittospecific pages
of the print job so that you can use more than one overlay in a job.

Proof-then-Print Printing

The printer’s proof-then-print feature gives you several options for multicopy
or secure print jobs:

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You can print one copy of a multicopy job and check it before printing the
rest of the copies.



You can print multiple copies of a job and then store the job in the printer
in case further copies are needed.



You can assign a PI N number to a secure job so that it will not print until
you key in t he PIN number at the printer’s control panel.



Youcanstoreaprintjobontheprinter’sharddiskandallowittobe
printed later with or without a PIN number.



Proof-then-Print features are available only when there is an optional
hard disk installed on the printer.

Refer to the printer driver’s on-line help for more information about using
proof-then-print features.

Additional Assistance

Where can I order MINOLTA-QMS-approved media or get
more information?

Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base) for currently
approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com or your
local retailer.

See the Service & Support Guide for a list of sources of service and support
in many areas of the world. The most up-to-date information can be found at
www.minolta-qms.com.

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Printer

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About the Control Panel

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This chapterexplains how tocontrolprinterfeatures whenyouar e standing at
the printer,by using the printer’s control panel. In addition, many printer
features can be managed using PageScope Light, a web-based utility that is
embedded in your printer. For information on PageScope Light, see the
magicolor 2350 Reference Guide, in PDF format on the Documentation
CD-ROM that came with your printer.

The control panel, located on the top of the printer, allows you to direct the
printer’s operation.In addition, it displays the current status of the printer,
including any condition that needs your attention.



Twoindicators (LEDs) provide printer status information.



The message window displays status and configuration information.



The six keys allow you to control the printer configuration.

4586

1

2

3

7

Control Panel Indicators and Keys

No. Indicator Off On

1 The printer is not ready

to accept data.

2 No problem. The printer requires

Error

No. Key Function

3



Allows you to cancel one or all print jobs



Cancelsthemenuchoice or selectionif the user
is in the menu structure

The printer is ready to
accept data.

operator attention
(usuallyaccompaniedby
a status message in the
message window.)

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No. Key Function

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4

5

6

7

8

Initially enters the menu system



If within the menu system and on a menu level,
moves down in the menu structure



If within the menu system and on a selectable
item, selects the displayed choice (no matter
what position the cursor is in)



Moves up in the menu structure



If menu choices with character-by-character
selections,scrolls upward through the available
characters



Moves right in the menu structure



Moves right through the scrollable menu
selections when selections are whole words,
not characters



Starts the toner replacement sequence, if toner
is out



Moves left in the menu structure



Moves left through the scrollable menu
selections when selections are whole words,
not characters



Scrolls through messages



Moves down in the menu structure



In menu choices with character-by-character
selections, scrollsdownwardthrough the
available characters

Cancelling Print Jobs

You can cancel one or all print jobs that are currently being processed.

1 While data is being processed or printed (the message window reads

PROCESSING... or PRINTING), press the Cancel key.

2 By pressing the Right or Left keys, select either CANCELLING JOB/

CURRENT or CANCELLING JOB/ALL.

3 Pr ess the Menu/Select key.

The print job(s) have now been cancelled.A few pages that have already
been processed may still print.

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Printer Menu Overview

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Menu Overview

Your printer has a comprehensive but easy-to-use menu system that allows
you to change settings so they meet your print job’s requirements. All routine
printingtaskscan be handled at the printer controlpanel through the printer’s
configurationmenu.The printer can also be configuredthroughPageScope,
PageScope Light, SNMP, and PJL.

Complete informationon the printer’s configuration menu is included in the
magicolor 2350 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM.

When the printer is ready to accept print jobs, the control panel message
window shows:

MAGICOLOR 2350
IDLE

Main Menu

The main menu providesaccess to all the printer’s submenus. Each
submenu is briefly described in the following sections of this manual.



The “Proof/Print” menu appears only when there is a proof and hold
job, a stored job, or a secured job on the optional hard disk.

MAGICOLOR 2350
IDLE

PROOF/

PRINT
MENU

PRINT

MENU

PAPER

MENU

QUALITY

MENU

INTERF A CE

MENU

SYSTEM

DEFAULT

SERVICE

To move through the menu options, use the following control panel
sequences. This example shows how to select the language for the printer
message window.

Press Key (Until) Display Reads

MAGICOLOR 2350/IDLE

(and Ready indicator is not flashing)

MENUS
PRINT MENU or PROOF/PRINT MENU

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MENU

Press Key (Until) Display Reads

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Or

MENUS
SYSTEM DEFAULT

SYSTEM DEFAULT
LANGUAGE

LANGUAGE
*ENGLISH

Or

Menu



In the menu maps below,defaults are bolded.

Press the Right or Left key until the a ppropriate
language is displayed.

*LANGUAGE

IS SELECTED

Press the Up arrow t wice to return to

MAGICOLOR 2350
IDLE

Proof/Print Menu

PROOF/PRINT MENU

USERNAME

JOBTYPE

JOBNAME

COPIES (0-99) DELETE

1 NO YES

The Proof/Print menu allows you to hold print jobs so you can check a single
copy before making multiple copies or so you can keep a documents private
by delaying the print time until you reach the printer and enter a PIN. On a
secure job, you are prompted to enter the PIN right after you enter the job
name and before you select the delete or copies options. JOBTYPE includes
choices such as Private Job, Stored Job, and Proof and Hold.



The Proof/Printmenu appears onlywhenthere isaproofandhold job,
a stored job, or a secured job on the optional hard disk. Selecting
0 copies of a proof and hold job deletes the job from the hard disk.

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Print Menu

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PRINT MENU

MENUMAP CONFIGURA-

TION

STATISTICS FONT LIST DEMO DIRECTORY

POSTSCRIPT PCL

The Print Menuallowsyou to printinformation about theprinter.For example,
if you select Menu Map and then select Yes, the printer printsan overview of
the entire menu structure. If you select Font List, then either PostScript or
PCL, and then Yes, the printer prints a list of i nstalled fonts with a sample of
each. Each special page has Yes and No options in the menu.

Paper Menu

The Paper Menu allows you to control the m edia source for your print job.

PAPER MENU

INPUT TR AY DUPLEX COPIES ORIE NTATION PAGE

1-999 ON OFF

OFF SHORTEDGE LONGEDGE YES NO

PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE

DEFAULT TRAY 1 TRAY2 CUSTOM CHAIN MAP

RECOVERY

LIST

COLLATE

TRAY 1 TRAY 2 WIDTH LENGTH ON OFF

MEDIA TYPE MEDIA SIZE MEDIA SIZE



The Default, Chain, and Map submenus appear only if an optional
lower feeder unit is installed. The Duplex submenu appears only if a
duplex option is installed. The Collate submenu appears only if an
optional hard disk is installed.



Default media sizes are Letter in 110V printers and A4 in 220V
printers.

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Paper Menu/Input Tray/Map Submenu

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MAP

PHYSICAL

TRAY 1

LOGICAL

TRAY 0

LOGICAL

TRAY 1

PHYSICAL

TRAY 2

LOGICAL

TRAY 2

LOGICAL

TRAY 3

LOGICAL

TRAY 4

LOGICAL

TRAY5

LOGICAL

TRAY6

LOGICAL

TRAY7

LOGICAL

The Map submenu allows you to specify the order in which input trays are
used. See the Reference Guide for more information about logicaltrays.

Quality Menu

QUALITY MENU

TONER TONER

ACTION

The Quality menu gives you access to items affecting print quality.



The DuplexDensitysubmenu is available onlywhentheduplexoption
is installed.

Quality Menu/Toner Submenu

AIDC DUPLEX

DENSITY

QUALITY MENU

REGISTRATIONPGTEST PAGE1TEST PAGE2OPC

TONER

TRAY8

ACTION

LOGICAL

TRAY9

REPLACE CHANGE SIZE REPLACE ALL

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA

STANDARD HIGH

BLACK CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA

STANDARD HIGH

CAPACITY

CAPACITY

STANDARD HIGH

STANDARD HIGH

CAPACITY

CAPACITY

The Quality/Toner menu sequence allows you to change a toner cartridge.
Instructionsare includedin chapter 7, “Replacing Consumables.”

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STANDARD HIGH

STANDARD HIGH

CAPACITY

CAPACITY

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Quality Menu/Toner Action Submenu

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QUALITY MENU

TONER ACTION

LOW TONER OUT

STOP CONTINUE STOP CONTINUE

The Toner Action submenu lets you choose whether the printer will stop or
continue when any of the four toner cartridges is low or out of toner.

Quality Menu/AIDC Submenu

QUALITY MENU

AIDC

CALIBRATION DENSITY CONTROL REQUEST AIDC

ON OFF BLACK CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA

The Quality/AIDC submenu allows you to adjust the color calibration and
density. Once these adjustments are complete, the printer will automatically
calibrate to the settings you have specified.

Quality Menu/OPC Action Submenu

QUALITY MENU

OPC ACTION

LOW OUT

CONTINUE STOP CONTINUE STOP

The OPC Action submenu l ets you choose whether the printer will stop or
continue when the OPC drum is low or out.

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Interface Menu

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INTERFACEMENU

ETHERNET USB PARALLEL

The Interface Menu allows you to configure the printer’s interfaces.Each of
the Interface submenus is shown below.

Interface Menu/Ethernet Submenus

Ethernet TCP/IP Submenu

INTERFACE MENU

ETHERNET

TCPIP

ENABLE
AUTO IP

YES NO YES NO NO YES

DHCP IP

ADDRESS

DEFAULT
ROUTER

SUBNET

MASK

BOOTP ENABLE

YES NO

Ethernet IPX/SPX Submenu

INTERFACEMENU

ETHERNET

IPX/SPX

FRAME TYPE

AUTO 802.2 802.3 ETHER II SNAP

HTTP

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Ethernet Ethertalk Submenu

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INTERFACE MENU

ETHERNET

ETHERTALK

NAME NA ME2 NETZONE NETZONE2

Interface Menu/USB Submenu

INTERFACEMENU

USB

ENABLE JOB TIMEOUT

YES NO

Interface Menu/Parallel Submenu

INTERFACEMENU

ENABLE JOB TIMEOUT

YES NO

PARALLEL

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System Default Menu

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SYSTEM DEFAULT

LANGUAGE EMULATION START-

SYSSTART START

UP

OPTIONS

PAGE

COLOR

SEPARA-

TION

OPTIMIZE

PDL

DATE &

TIME

OPTIMIZE

MEDIA

ENERGY

SAVER

AUTO-

CONTI NUE

SECURITY CAPTURE

PRT JOB

FORMAT RESTORE/

RESTORE
FACTOR Y

The System Default menu allows you to control the way in which the
printer responds to various situations. For example, Startup Options/
Start Page allows you to decide whether the printer automatically prints a
start page when you turn it on.



The Date & Time option appears only if an optional hard disk and
daughterboardwith time-of-day clock is installed. The Capture Print
Job option appears only if an optional hard disk is installed.



Energy Saver Management appears only on 110V printers. If it is
turned Off, the Energy Saver m enu disappears.



If you select Restore Factory or Restore Custom, the printer will turn
off and on again automatically.

System Default/Language S ubm enu

SYSTEM DEFAULT

LANGUAGE

SAVE

SAVE

CUSTOM

ENERGY

SAVER

MGT

RESTORE-

CUSTO M

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ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL
DEUTSCH

ITALIANO

CESKY

PORTUGUES

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System Default/Emulation Submenu

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SYSTEM DEFAULT

EMULATION

DEFAULT AUTO

DEFAULT

POST-

SCRIPT

AUTO­MATIC

POST-

SCRIPT

POST-

SCRIPT

PCL LINE

PCL PCL XL LINE

PCL LINE

PRINTER

PRINTER

PRINTER

HEXDUMP PDF

The Emulation submenu lets you set the appropriate emulation for the print
job you are sending. You can use the Optimize option to r eallocate memory
for Postscript, PCL, or PDF jobs. If you use this option, you may be prompted
to reboot the printer.

PostScript,PCL,and Lineprinteroptionsare shown below.

SYSTEM DEFAULT

EMULATION

POSTSCRIPT

PS WAIT

TIMEOUT

0-999 OFF ON PARALLEL USB ETHERNET

ERROR

PAGE

PS

PROTOCOL

CRISCR

LFISLF

LINE

TERMINATION

CRISCRLF

LFISLF

CRISCR

LFISCRLF

SYSTEM DEFAULT

EMULATION

PCL

CRISCRLF

LFISCRLF

PITCH

SIZE

FONT COLOR

FONT

NUMBER

SOURCE

FONT

MATCHING

POINT

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SIZE

SYMBOL

SET

SYSTEM DEFAULT

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EMULATION

LINEPRINTER

FONT LAYOUT MAP

FONT

SPACING ORIENTATION LINE NUMBERING LINE

MARGINS TABS LINESPER

AUTOWRAP LE FT RIGHT T OP BOTTOM

FONT NAME ASCII EBCDIC

SIZE

PAGE

PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE

CRISCR-

LFISLF

CRISCRLF-

LFISLF

TERMINATION

CRISCR-

LFISCRLF

System Default/Startup Options S ubmenu

SYSTEM DEFAULT

STARTUP OPTIONS

SYSSTART START

PAGE

FOR PS FOR PCL FOR PDF FOR LETTER/A4 FOR LEGAL

The Optimize Media option optimizes performance for different media sizes.

OPTIMIZE

PDL

OPTIMIZE

MEDIA

CRISCRLF-

LFISCRLF

System Default/Color Separation Submenu

SYSTEM DEFAULT

COLORSEPARATION

YES NO

The Color Separation menu turns color separations on or off.

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System Default/Energy Saver Submenu

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SYSTEM DEFAULT

ENERGY SAVER

1 MINUTE 15 MINUTES 30 MINUTES 1 HOUR 2 HOURS 3 HOURS

The EnergySaversubmenu allowsyoutosett he time lapse between theend
of a print job and the time the printer returns to Energy Saver status. Energy
Saver mode saves energy because the printer’s heating unit turns off. The
printer may take up to 215 seconds to warm up before it is ready to print
again.



Energy Saver options for 2 and 3 hours are available only on 110V
printers.

System Default/Autocontinue Submenu

SYSTEM DEFAULT

AUTOCONTINUE

ON OFF

The Autocontinue submenu allows you to continue printing if the media tray
has a different size or media t ype than what the print job r equests.

System Default/Security Submenu

SYSTEM DEFAULT

SECURITY

CONFIG INSTALL

ENABLE SET

ON OFF ON OFF

PASS-

WORD

ENABLE SET

PASS-

WORD

The Security submenu enables the security function which requires users to
enter the passwordtoaccessorchangeprinter information and configuration.

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System Default/Format Submenu

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SYSTEM DEFAULT

FORMAT

FORMAT FLASH FORMAT DISK

YES NO YES NO

The format submenu allows you t o reformat the printer’s flash memory or
internal hard disk, if one is installed.



The Disk portion of the menu is visible only i f an optional hard disk is
installed.

System Default/Energy Saver Management Submenu

SYSTEM DEFAULT

ENERGY SAVER

MGT

ON OFF

The Energy Saver Management submenu is available only on 110V printers.

Service Menu

The Service Menu is password protected. It allows a service technician to
handle maintenance and service procedures.

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Printer Driver

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About Printer Drivers

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The last chapter explained how to control printer features when you are
standingat the printer by using the printer’s control panel. This chapter
explains ways to control the same f eatures without leaving your computer by
using printer drivers.

On Windows PCs, you can access the driver in the Start/Settings/Printers
path and use a series of tabs in the driver to control printer features.The
General and Details tabs are set automatically by your PC ’s operating
system. When you load the driver f or t he magicolor 2350, the settings for its
specific features are displayed on additional tabs in the same series. This
manual tells how to access those tabs and what each tab controls.

On Macintosh, UNIX, and Linux systems,printer featuresarecontrolled by
PPDs. The PPDs are integratedseamlessly into the operating system’sown
printer driver. Feature settings are accessed in the same manner, no matter
what printer you use. This manual includes an introduction to the Macintosh
settings. Detailedinformation for Macintosh, UNIX and Linux systems is
included in the magicolor 2350 Reference Guide, in PDF format on the
Documentation CD-ROM.



In addition to the control panel and printer drivers, you can use
PageScope Light,aweb- based utility that isembeddedin your printer,
to manage many of the same printer features. For information on
PageScope Light, see the magicolor 2350 Reference Guide,inPDF
format on the DocumentationCD-ROM that came with your printer.

Using PostScript Drivers in Windows
XP/2000

Displaying the Tabs

1 From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display the

Printers directory.

2 Click the Minolta-QMS magicolor 2350 printer icon.

About Printer Drivers62

3 Fr om the File menu choose Properties.

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The following dialog box appears.

MINOLTA-QMS magicolor 2350 DL Printing Preferences

Using the Tabs

General printer controls are located on tabs of the main printer driver dialog
box. Thegeneralprinter controls letyoucheck the statusofconsumablesand
set access to optional features, including the lower feeder tray, the duplex
option, and the internal hard disk.

There are two ways to access the specialized print setting tabs:



Through your application. This selects printersettingsfor the specific job
you are sending. Choose Print and then choose Properties.



Through the printer driver dialog box. This changes printer settings for all
subsequent print jobs until you change the settings again through the
printer driver. Choose Start/Settings/Printers, select the magicolor 2350
icon, and then chooseProperties fromthe Filemenu.OntheGeneral tab,
click the Printing Preferences button.

The tabs that appear in the new dialog box are described on the following
pages.



Refer to the printer driver’s online help for information on all of these
functions.

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Layout Tab

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This tab allows you to:



Set the orientation for a print job



Set the page order



Set the number of pages per sheet



Choose Simplex or Duplex printing

By clicking the Advanced button, you have access to controls for setting:



Media size



Number of copies



Graphic preferences includingcolormanagement, scaling, and font
substitution



Advanced printing features



PostScript options



Features such as resolution enhancement, header and trailer pages, and
input tray use

Paper/Quality Tab

This tab allows you to:



Select the paper source (if you have the optional lower feeder unit
installed)



Select the type of media



Select color or black-and-white printing

The Paper/Quality Tab also includes the Advanced button described in the
Layout Tab section above.

Features Tab

This tab allows you to:



Select print resolution



Set advanced graphic controls, such as rotation and halftone control



Set color controls and advanced color options



Set PostScript and PCL features



Using JobRetention options,checka proof before printingmultiple copies
or set a password to hold a print job until you are at the printer, if an
optional hard disk is installed



Proof-then-print options are available only if you check the “hold job”
box.

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Overlay Tab

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This tab allows you to:



Place an overlay on any page or pages, allowingyou to reproduce forms,
stationery, and similar repetitive page layouts



Place a watermark on any page or pages



Access the MQI Download Manager

Using PostScript Drivers in Windows NT

Displaying the Tabs

1 From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Pr inters to display the

Printers directory.

2 Ri ght-click the Minolta-QMS magicolor 2350 printer icon.
3 Choose Properties.

The following dialog box appears.

MINOLTA-QMSmagicolor 2350 DL Printing Preferences

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Using the Tabs

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General printer controls are located in tabs of the main printer driver dialog
box. Thegeneralprinter controls letyou check thestatus ofconsumablesand
set access to optional features including the lower feeder tray, the duplex
option, and the internal hard drive.

There are two ways to access the specialized print setting tabs:



Through your application. This selects printersettings for the specific job
you are sending. Choose Print and then choose Properties.



Through the printer driver dialog box. This changes printer settings for all
subsequent print jobs until you change the settings again through the
printer driver. Choose Start/Settings/Printers, select the magicolor 2350
icon and then choose the Document Defaults menu. The following dialog
box appears:

MINOLTA-QMSmagicolor 2350 DL Printing Preferences

The tabs in the new Document Default dialog box are described here.



Refer to the printer driver’sonlinehelpforinformationonallofthese
functions.

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Page Setup Tab

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This tab allows you to:



Set the media size



Select the media source



Set the orientation for a print job



Set the number of copies



Select black-and-whiteor color printing

Advanced Tab

This tab give you an alternate access to all the choicesavailable on the Page
Setup Tab. It also allows you to:



Select graphic options such as scaling and font substitution



Select documentoptionssuch as number of pages persheet,headerand
trailer pages, and automatic tray switching

Features Tab

This tab allows you to:



Select print resolution



Configure color controls



Set PostScript options



Check a proof before printingmultiplecopies or set a password to hold a
print job until you are at the printer, if an optional hard disk is installed



Proof-then-print options are available only if you check the “hold job”
box.

Overlay Tab

This tab allows you to:



Place an overlay on any page or pages, allowingyou to reproduce forms,
stationery, and similar repetitive page layouts



Place a watermark on any page or pages



Access the MQI Download Manager

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Using PostScript Drivers in Windows

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Me/98

Displaying the Tabs

1 From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display the

Printers directory.

2 Click the MINOLTA-QMS magicolor 2350 printer icon.
3 To display the printer driver settings, from the File menu choose

Properties, then choose the Details tab.

The following screen appears:

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4 Choose the Setup button.

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The following dialog box appears.

Using the Tabs

General printer controls are located in tabs of the main printer driver dialog
box. Thegeneralprinter controls letyoucheck the statusofconsumablesand
set access to optional features including the lower feeder tray, the duplex
option, and the internal hard drive.

There are two ways to access the specialized print setting tabs:



Through your application. This selects printersettingsfor the specific job
you are sending. Choose Print and then choose Properties.



Through the printer driver dialog box. This changes printer settings for all
subsequent print jobs until you change the settings again through the
printer driver. Choose Start/Settings/Printers, select the magicolor 2350
icon and then choose the Properties menu.

The tabs that appear in the new dialog box are described here.



Refer to the printer driver’s online help for information on all of these
functions.

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Layout Tab

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This tab allows you to:



Set the orientation for a print job



Set duplex options, if the optional duplexer is installed



Specify the number of pages per sheet

Paper Tab

This tab allows you to:



Select an original document size



Set up custom paper sizes



Select the type of media



By clicking the Advanced button, select a different paper source for the
first page, header and trailer pages

Features Tab

This tab allows you to:

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Select print resolution

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Set color control options

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Set graphics options such as rotation and halftone handling



Set PostScript



Select collated or uncollated output on multiple multi-page jobs



Set the number of copies



Scale your print job to a specific size

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Check a proof before printingmultiple copiesor set a password to hold a
print job until you are at the printer, if an optional hard disk is installed

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Proof-then-print options are available only if you check the “hold job”
box.

Overlay Tab

This tab allows you to:

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Place an overlay on any page or pages, allowingyouto reproduceforms,
stationery and similar repetitive page layouts

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Place a watermark on any page or pages

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Access the MQI Download Manager

Using PostScript Drivers in Windows Me/9870

Fonts Tab

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This tab allows you to:

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Set handling options for TrueType fonts

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Set font substitution standards

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Access the MQI Download Manager

Consumables Tab

This tab allows you to:



Monitor the status of consumables



Refresh the consumable status display



Link to the Internet-based PageScope Light utility for your printer



Contact www.q-shop.com to order consumables

Settings Ta b

This tab allows you to:



Indicate which printer options are installed

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Selecting installedoptions makes the related features available in the
printer driver.



Set accounting information

About Tab

This tab allows you to:



Restore printer driver default settings



Contact MINOLTA-QMS

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Contact www.q-shop.com to order consumables

Using Macintosh PPDs

Displaying the Printer Options

1 When you are ready to print, open the print dialog box by choosing the

Print option within the application you are using.

2 I n the Printer drop-down list, select the magicolor 2350.

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3 Set your configuration choices by accessing the dialog boxes from the

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drop-down list that starts with General. The dialog boxes are different in
different applications.

Most printer features are controlled by the Apple LaserWriter driver or
configured within the application you are using. In addition to those
standard choices,the Minolta-QMSPPDs also allow you to configure:

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Paper sources

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Proof-and-print options

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Duplexing options

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Watermarks and overlays

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Color matching

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Color options

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Print quality

For detailed informationabout MacintoshPPDs, see the magicolor 2350
Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM.

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Color

5

About Color Printing

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This chapter introduces the color features available on your printer,including
printer resolutions,Automatic Image Density Control (AIDC), and color
matching. In addition, it includes a brief troubleshooting section to help you
deal with any color problems that might arise.

Color printing is based on the principles of subtractive colors, using pigment
to absorblightandreflect theappropriatecolorsback to theviewer’seye.The
magicolor 2350 Reference Guide includes a chapter on color basics, if you
want to learn more about the theory behind color printing. The Reference
Guide also includes a chapter on color profiles, which explains how monitor
colors are translated into printed colors and tells you how to download
specialized color profiles, if you need them.

Printer Resolutions

Your printer offers a choice of three print resolutions, depending on which
driver you select.

PostScript name PCL name Description

Fast
Black &
White

Standard
Color

Best
Color

Draft Draft 16-18 page per

minute black only

Standard Standard 600 x 600 dpi

color

High Enhanced

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600 x 600 dpi
with contone
imagingfor
PostScript

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1200 x 1200
dpi for PCL

Selecting a Resolution

Select the print resolution from your application’s print dialog box or from the
printer driver. The best option depends on what you’re printing.



Draft mode is best for fast printing of review documents.

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Standard is the fastest choice for color printing, producing pages at 6
pages perminute. Standard printscrisp type,soit’s also a goodchoicefor
documents that don’t include graphics.

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High or Enhanced are the best choices for print jobs with color graphics.
Pages take slightly longer to print, but produce the best graphics.

– Hi gh. The PostScript High resolution provides 600 x 600 dpi printing

with contone imaging. Contone uses increased bit depth to produce
clear images. Pantone tables, which are included on the Software
Utilities CD-ROM, can help with color matching at this resolution.

– Enhanced. The PCL Enhanced resolution printswith 1200x 1200dpi.

Adding more dotsofsmaller sizeis anothermethod of producingclear
images.

Enhanced Automatic Image D ensity Control
(eAIDC)

The printer’s color calibration procedure, known as the enhanced Automatic
Image Density Control (eAIDC) cycle, is performed automatically based on
the number of pages printed, environmental changes, and consumable
changes. You can perform the eAIDC cycle when you have concerns about
color.

Duringthiscycle, the printerperforms an internal checkof itscolor outputand
automaticallyreadjusts itself to optimum settings that account for the age of
toner cartridges and changes to the printer’s environment,such as increases
or decreases in humidity or temperature. This cycle checks both the 100%
saturated colors and the half-toned colors.

The length of the eAIDC cycle depends on several factors.

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A 170-secondeAIDCcycle isperformed everytimetheprinterhasprinted
200 pages.

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A 215-second cycle is performed after 1,000 pages.

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A 305-second cycle is performed when you replace a toner cartridge or
OPC drum.

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A 305-second cycle is performed when you request an eAIDC cycle.

In most cases, it’s best to leave the automatic eAIDC function on all the time,
but youcanusethe printer’s Quality/AIDC/Calibrationmenutoturn itoffif you
are using linearization or calibration software.

Use the Quality/AIDC/Request AIDC menu to perform an extra calibration
cycle.

In addition,you can overrideAIDCsettings byusingthe Quality/AIDC/Density
Control menu to adjust the print density of individual toners. The density
controls are set at 5 in a 1-9 scale, and you can adjust any or all to higher or
lower settings.

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Color Matching

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Your printer’s color management system is adjusted for best results with the
most commonly used application software, includingthe MicrosoftOffice
products.If you are using thesecommonapplications, youmayneverneed to
adjust the color matching on your printer.

If you do need to make adjustments, however, the printer offers you a wide
variety of color matching options.

Color controls are located in the Features tab of the printer driver and are
also accessible through PageScope Light. If driver settings do not match the
settings chosen in PageScope Light, the driver settings will take precedence.

Quick Color Configuration

The simplest way to control colors is with the Quick Color Configuration
optionintheprinterdriverandin PageScope Light. QuickColor Configuration
offers11 choices that are applied to t he entire print job. You can select the
setting that’s most appropriate for your entire print job and apply it uniformly
to all text and graphics.

Color Options

When your print jobs are more complicated,ColorOptionsis the best choice.
Color Options lets you apply one color matching standard to graphics and
another to images.

The first step in m anaging color is a choice between color rendering
dictionaries and color profiles. Often, your application will tell you which of
these two options to choose.

Color Rendering Dictionaries

Color rendering dictionaries are based on the additive colors used by com­puter monitors (red, green, and blue). They provide a fixed match between
colors so that one monitor color will always be translated to the same printer
color.

Your printer offers a choice of three color-rendering dictionaries:

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Business - This CRD mostly closely matches the intensity of the colors
on the monitor. Use it for printing presentation graphics (such as over­head transparencies), spot color,and text.



Photographic - This CRD was developed to optimize the quality of
photographic images.It adjusts all colors (both in and out of gamut) to
maintainthe proportional relationship among the colors.



Colorimetric - Use this CRD for printing spot colors, such as logos, and
single solidcolorswherehueaccuracy is crucial.WiththisCRD,in-gamut

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closest in-gamut color.

Color Profiles

Color profiles use the International Color Consortium (ICC) standards to
translate monitorcolors into printer colors. Color profiles are more flexible
than color renderingdictionaries, so you can make the closest color matches
for your particular job, but they may require more skill to manipulate so that
you get the results you want.

You can set the RGB source profiletomatchthecharacteristicsofthesource
of the printjob,the simulationprofile to matchaspecific press,andtheoutput
profile to indicate the characteristics of your printing device. Several source
and simulation profiles are included with your printer or you can download
additional profiles. Instructions for downloading profiles are included in the
magicolor 2350 Reference Guide.

RGB Source Profiles

RGB Source profiles are used for color conversion from RGB devices, such
as monitors, to CMYK devices, such as printers. Use the RGB Source to
indicate the source in which the job was created. Choices are:

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Apple RGB — This setting is widely used because it has been the default
settingforAdobe Illustratorand Photoshop. Its rangeofcolors issimilar to
sRGB.

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Prepress — This source profile is also known as Adobe RGB and as
SMPTE-240M. It provides a wide range of colors, including almost all
printable process colors.



sRGB — A standard color space based on average performance of PC
monitors. This is the default setting for your printer. It provides a very
good representationof monitor colors and is especially useful if you’re
printing documentsfrom the web or from Microsoft Office applications.

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Vivid — This setting provides the most vivid colors possible for business
graphics,bymappingRGB solid colorstotheprinter’s CMYK solid colors.
It is an excellent choice for transparencies and business graphics.



ColorMatch — This color setting was designed to work with prepress
monitors. It has a wide color range and provides good color consistency.

Simulation Profiles

These profiles area used to convert information about one CMYK device into
data for another CMYK device. That i s, you can use these profiles to make

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your magicolor 2350 printer create colors like those produced on a different

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printer or a printing press. The s imulation choices are:

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SWOP — SWOP, an acronym for Specifications for Web Offset Printing,
simulates colors for offsetpresses.

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Eurocolor — This profile simulates Fogra Positive Coated measurement
data.



Commercial — This profile simulates a commercial press.

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DIC — This profile simulates Japanese DIC Ink.



Toyo — This profile simulates Japanese Toyo Ink.

Destination P rofiles

The printer includes a standard destination profile. However, you can
download additionaldestination profiles.

Profiles for Host-based Color Management

Some software applications use host-based color management and work
best with color profiles tailored specificallyfor that purpose. Two of these
profiles are included on the Software Utilities CD-ROM that came with your
printer:

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mc2350s.icm for standard quality

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mc2350h.icm for high or enhanced quality

The readmefilesonthe CD-ROM include directionsonhow to use and where
to load each profile. These specialized profiles are useful for work with
Microsoft ICM2 for Windows, Apple ColorSync, CorelDRAW, Kodak KCMS,
Adobe Photoshop, and others.

CMM Test Page

A utility that allows you to preview color matching choices is included on the
Software Utilities CD-ROM that came wi th your printer. The file includes a
complete list of available profileswith descriptiveinformation about each. In
addition, it allows you to preview the effect of the color choices you have
selected on a sample picture and graphic.

K-Preserve

On CMYK printers, black is generally made by mixing all four toner colors.
K-Preserve lets you maintain the K or black channel for graphics in a CMYK
file, so that blacks are printed with black toner only rather than a combination
of toners.

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You can select this option in t he printer driver by choosing the Features tab,

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clicking the Color Options or Advanced Color Options button (dependingon
your operating system), and checking the K-Preserve box.

RGB Gray Treatment

This option, available through the printer driver and PageScope Light, offers
three options for gray/black printing.

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Black Only, which prints 100% black with black toner only.



Black and Gray, which prints all 100% black and intermediate grays with
black toner only



Composite Black, which prints 100% black and intermediate grays with a
composite of all four toners.

Troubleshooting Color Problems

The magicolor 2350 color matching system is optimized for the sRGB Stan­dard, which is the standardused with many common applications such as
Microsoft Office. In most cases, you do not need to make any adjustments to
the default color settings to achieve the best results.

If you have trouble with color, however,there are several things to check.

1 Mechanical problems. Print quality problems that are caused by

mechanical problems are usually drastic — colors that change from page
to page; colors that are off-register; colors that aren’t anything like you
expect.

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Are toner cartridges installed properly?



Do all four t oner cartridges have toner?



Are the printer doors closed?



Is the OPC drum installed properly?



Is the laser lens cover dirty?

Instructionsforcheckingall these mechanicalissues are included in this
manual.

2 Resolution. If images lookgrainyorif your pageisprintedwith blacktoner

only, the resolution may be set wrong.



If the resolutionisset to draft,thejob prints withblacktoner only. Draft
is designed to be a very quick proofing mode.

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If the resolution is set to Standard, text prints well, but images may
look grainy or unclear. It’s a good choice for text documents.

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If the resolution is set to High, images are sharp and clear.Printing
takes somewhat longer at High resolution, but it’s the best choice for
the delivery copy of a document containing images.

3 Registration Page. Found in the Quality menu, the Registrationpage

prints colortest patternssoyou can see whether colors are registered, or
lined up, properly. The Registration page always prints at 600 x 600 dpi
resolution.

4 Test Pages. Also found in the Q uality menu, the test pages let you check

the overall toner coverage for each toner color or for grayscale printing.



Test Page 1 is for checking color. When selected, it prints five
sequential pages — one each of cyan, magenta, yellow, black, and
one with the colors combined.



Test Page 2 is for checking grayscale.

5 Vivid setting. This setting, found on the Features/Color Options or

Advanced Color Options/Configure tab of the printer driver or in
Configuration/Color Matching & Quality in PageScope Light, i s optimized
for transparencies,mapping the monitor’ssolid colors to the printer’ssolid
colors so the intensity matches.



If graphics don’t match monitor colors, turn Vivid on.



This settingmay notwork wellforimages,so experiment with it to find
the best setting for your print job.

6 RGB Source. This setting, which is accessible on the on the Features/

Color Options or Advanced Color Options/Configure tab of the printer
driver or in Configuration/Color Matching & Quality in PageScope Light,
needs to match the profile for the document being printed.



Some applications tell the RGB source. If your document or
applicationliststheRGBsource,setthe printertomatch. If itdoesnot,
you can experiment with this setting to f ind the best option for your
print job.



If dots of cyan or magenta appear in what should be solid yellow
blocks, such as the highlighter feature in Microsoft Word or the table
and spreadsheet cell fills in Microsoft Word or Excel, set the RGB
Source to None.

7 CMM TestPage.Usethisfile to seeapicture previewof yourcurrentcolor

setup. It also includes a brief description of all the profiles that came with
your printer. The file is on the Software Utilities CD-ROM that came with
your printer.

8 Color Matching. If you see spots of t oner around the edges of text, if col-

ors are too dark or too saturated,or if toner is so thick that it flakes off the
finished page, check whether Quick Color Configuration (on the Features
tab in your printer driver) is set to Disable Printer Color Matching. If it i s,
choose one of the other options from the drop-down list. All of the other

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color configuration options regulate the amount of toner that goes on the

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page, makingsure that the totalamount is withintherange that the printer
can fuse to the media.

9 SWO P CMYK. This sophisticated setting is used by graphic artists to

make sure thecolors in their proofsmatchthose that willbecreated by an
offsetpress.

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IfyouaretryingtosimulateaSWOPdeviceorthecolordatainyour
file is specified in SWOP CMYK, make sure the simulation profile is
set to SWOP.

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If you are not trying to simulate SWOP, make sure the simulation pro­file is set to None or to whichever of the other choices is appropriate
for your job.

10 Other Color Problems. Most othercolorprinting problemsarisefromcolor

management issues in the application that was used to create the job or
from which you are printing the job.

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Check the application documentationfor advice on color
management.

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Check color notes on the MINOLTA-QMS website at
www.minolta-qms.com for informationon color issues with popular
publishing software.

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Status Monitor

6

Introduction

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The StatusMonitorshows information about the current status of the printer.
If you used the CD-ROM Installertoinstall the printer driver,

the StatusMonitorwas also installed,and the Status
Monitor’s icon appears in your toolbar.

If you installed yourprinterby usingAdd Printer, rather than
the CD-ROM, Status Monitor was not installed, and the icon does not appear.
You can,however,installtheStatusMonitor manually.Installationinstructions
are included in the Reference Manual on the Documentation CD-ROM.

Environment

The StatusMonitorcan be used with Windows XP, 2000, NT4, Me, and 98,
connected via Ethernet.



To install Status Monitor on NT4 systems, you must first install Win­dows Media Player, which is available on the M icrosoft website.

Recognizing Status Monitor Alerts

When the Status Monitor detectsa printing problem,severalactions occur at
once, depending on your settings. First, the icon changes from green to
yellow,orange,orred, dependingonthes everity of the printerproblem. Next,
the icon flashes, if you have set it to flash in the advanced options. In
addition, the Status Monitor sends you an email to alert you to the problem.
You can set the interval between the time Status Monitor detectsa problem
and the time it sends an email.

Refer to online help for further informationon these settings.

Recovering from a Status Monitor Al e rt

When the Status Monitornotifies you of a printingproblem, double-click on its
icon to open the Status Monitor. The Status Monitor identifies which printer
has an error and what type of error has occurred.

Finally, the StatusMonitor includes Quick Time video clips that illustrate how
to solve the print problem.

Refer to online help for further informationon these settings.

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Closing the Status Monitor

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When you have completed the actions necessaryto correct the printer
problem, the icon turns green again.

Select Close from the Status or Consumable menu. The Status Monitor
window closes, but the Status Monitor continues to operate in the
background.

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Replacing

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Consumables

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Consumable Life Expectancies

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The stated life expectancy of each consumable is based on printing with
specific media type, number of color planes, page size, and page coverage
(normal5%coverage of letter-/A4-size media).Theactual life expectancy will
vary dependingontheseandother printingvariables, includingcontinuous or
intermittent printing, ambient temperature, and humidity.

The following messages indicate that a consumable needs to be replaced.

Item/Message
Display

REPLACE OPC
DRUM

X EMPTY Toner Cartridges

REPLACE
WASTE TONER

If multiple toner cartridges or consumables are empty at the same time, the
Error light will flash. You can press the left arrow key to scroll through the
error messages or press the right arrow key to start the toner replacement
sequence.

This item needs replacing after... Com ment

Upto45,000continuousmonochrome
or 11,250 continuous four-color
pages, or 10,000 intermittent
(one-page jobs) monochrome or
7,500 intermittent color pages.

Standard capacity: Approximately
1,500 single-sidedpagesper
cartridge—yellow, magenta, cyan at
5% coverage of each color.

High capacity: Approximately 4,500
single-sidedpagesper cartridge—
black, yellow, magenta,cyan at 5%
coverage of each color.

Approximately 25,000 continuous
monochromeor 21,600 intermittent
(one-page jobs) monochrome,
or 6,250 continuous or intermittent
color pages (based on the standard
modewith5%tonercoverage or letter
A4 media).

Replaced by user.
See “Replacing the
OPC Drum
Cartridge” on page

97.
Replaced by user.

See “Replacing a
Toner Cartridge” on
page 90.

Replaced by user.
See “Replacing the
WasteToner Bottle”
on page 95.

Auto-Image Density Control (AIDC)

The printer periodically pauses for the color calibration procedure(also
known as the Auto-Image Density Control [AIDC] cycle). This process is
provided to ensure reliable printer operation with optimum output quality.

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This 305-secondcalibration cycleautomaticallyoccurs after theinstallationof

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a new toner cartridge or OPC drum.

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If you open the door before the message window reads MAGICOLOR
2350/IDLE, the printer stops and repeats the calibration cycle.

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The printer also pauses to do a 170-second AIDC cycle after 200
1-sidedpagesof a continuousprint run, and a 215-secondAIDC cycle
when waking up from EnergySaverwith more than1,000pagessince
the last AIDC cycle or when there has been an environmental change
such as in t emperature or humidity. You can also use control panel
options or PageScope Light to start a full AIDC cycle.

Toner Cartridge Life

A high-capacity toner cartridge contains enough toner (yellow, magenta,
cyan, or black) to print a maximum of 4,500 (at normal 5% page coverage)
simplex letter/A4-size plain paper pages of continuous print. The
standard-capacity toner cartridge contains enough toner to print a maximum
of 1,500 (at normal 5% page coverage) simplex letter/A4-size plain paper
pages of continuous print.

With heavier coverages, the approximate maximum capacities will decrease.



To determine your average percent coverage, print a consumables
statisticspage(PrintMenu/Statistics).

HowdoIknowifIneedtoreplacethetoner?

When a toner cartridgeruns low,X LOW displays in the message window (X
indicates the toner color). Usually, partsof the page print lighter than
expected. It’s your option whether to continue printing.

The printer,approximately 200 pages after detecting that toner in a cartridge
is low, displays X EMPTYin the message window (X indicates the toner
color). Printing can continue even though the out-of-toner warning appears.
However,the color graduallyfades out,soreplace thetonercartridgeassoon
as possible.

How can I tell if a toner cartridge is
standard or high capacity?

Refer to the label on the toner cartridge. The label
indicates whether the cartridge is standard-capacity
or high-capacity.

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Attention

Failure to follow instructions as outlined in this manual could result in
voiding your warranty.

Refilled Toner Cartridges

Attention

Do not use refilled toner cartridges. Any damagetothepr inter or quality
problems caused by a refilled toner cartridge will void your warranty.

Replacing a Toner Cartridge

Characters and images are created in your laser printer through a
photosensitive process that applies toner to the O
(OPC) drum (which functions like photographic film). Your printer uses four
toner cartridges: black, yellow, magenta, and cyan. Handle the toner
cartridges carefully to avoid spilling toner inside the printer or on yourself.

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The toner is nontoxic. If you get toner on your hands, wash them in
cool water or a neutral detergent. If you get toner on your clothes,
lightly dust them off as much as possible. If some toner remains on
your clothes, use cool, not hot water, to rinse the toner off.

ptical Photo Conductor

WARNING!

Ifyou gettonerinyour eyes,washit outimmediatelyandconsultadoctor.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) information can be f ound at
www.minolta-qms.com (click on the Answer Base).

Attention

Do not hold a toner cartridge vertically.

Donot touchthetonerrollersurface.This
could lower image quality.

Keep toner cartridges:

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In their packaging until you’re ready to install them.

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In a cool, dry location away from sunlight (due to heat).

The maximum storage temperature is 95 ° F(35°C) and the maximum
storage humidity is 85% (noncondensing). If the toner cartridge is moved
from a cold place to a warm, humid place, condensation may occur,
degrading print quality. Allow the toner to adapt t o the environment for
about one hour before use.



Level during storage.

Do not stand or store cartridges on their ends or turn them upside down;
the toner inside the cartridges may become caked or unequally
distributed.



Away from salty air and corrosive gases such as aerosols.

Steps for Replacing a Toner Cartridge

Attention

Be careful not to spill toner while replacing a toner cartridge. If toner
spills, immediately wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth.

When toner is low or out, the printer prompts you to replace the cartridge.

1 Check the message window to see which color toner is low or out.
2 Select the toner color and size.

When you replace a cyan, yellow, or magenta cartridge, the message
windows asks whether you are i nstalling a standard or high-capacity
cartridge.

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Although the black cartridge that comes with your printer is
standard capacity, replacement black cartridges come only in the
high-capacity size, so you don’t need to select a size during the
installation process.

If a toner cartridge is empty, the carousel automaticallymovesso that the
empty toner cartridge can be removed. If you choose to replace a
cartridge with low toner,the carousel moves when you select the color.

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If you accidentally select the wrong cartridgesize,use the Quality
Menu/Toner/Change Size sequence in t he configuration menu to
change the setting.

When the cartridge is in position, the message window displays: OPEN

DOOR AND/REMOVE CARTRIDGE.

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3 Open the printer’s front door.

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When you open the door,the
message window displays:FRONT

DOOR OPEN.

4 Insert t he thumb and index finger of

your right hand into the t wo holes in
the front of the toner cartridge, and
then pull the cartridge straight out
about 6" (152 mm).

5 Support the middle of the cartridge

with your left hand, and then pull out
the cartridge.

WARNING!

[e-mail] recycling
availability, or dispose of the used t oner c artridge according
to your local regulations. Do not dispose of it by burning.

6 Remove the new toner cartridge from its shipping carton.

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7 Remove the protective yellow cover

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clearly marked Remove.

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Each toner cartridge has a
colored end that corresponds
to a colored label inside the
cartridge slots. Always install
the toner cartridge in the slot
with a label of the same color.

8 Support the middle of the cartridge

with your left hand, insert the thumb
and index finger of your right hand
into the two holes in the front of the
toner cartridge, and then insert the
cartridge so that the guides on t he
cartridge fit into the rails in the
cartridge compartment in the
carousel.

9 Gently push the new toner cartridge

into the printer.

10 Close the printer’s front door.

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The printer must complete a 305-second calibration cycle after any
consumable has been replaced. If you open the door before the dis­play reads
the calibration cycle.

MAGICOLOR 2350/IDLE, the printer stops and repeats

Replacing a Toner Cartridge That Is Not Empty

You can choose to replace a toner cartridge thatis not empty.For example,if
the consumable monitoron yourprinterdriver indicates thata particular color
cartridge is running low and you need to print a lengthy job when no one will
be available to change the cartridge,you might want to replace the cartridge
before it is empty.

Here are the steps to replace the yellow toner.

Press Key (Until) Display Reads

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Press Key (Until) Display Reads

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MAGICOLOR 2350
PRINT MENU

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QUALITY MENU

QUALITY MENU
TONER

TONER
REPLACE

REPLACE
BLACK

REPLACE
YELLOW

YELLOW
STANDARD

YELLOW
HIGH CAPACITY

Use the right and left arrow keys to select Standard or High Capacity,
whichever matches your cartridge. Once the appropriate size is displayed,
press

The printer displays

OPEN DOOR AND REMOVE CARTRIDGE.

You can hear t he cartridge carousel rotating
inside the printer. Wait for the sound to stop
before opening the door.

1 Follow the “Stepsfor Replacing a Toner Cartridge” on page 91.
2 Place the removed toner cartridge in a bag if you want to use the remain-

ing toner when you will be able to monitor it.

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Replacing All the Toner Cartridges at Once

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At some time,such as a warrantyclaim, you may needtoreplace allthetoner
cartridges at the same time. Here are the steps to f ollow.

1 In the Quality/Toner submenu, select Replace All.

The carousel rotates.

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If for some reason that cartridge cannot be rotated, the control
panel displays CANNOT ROTATE CARTRIDGE and the printer
returns to the previous menu. You can try the sequence again or
continue printing withoutchanging cartridgesif you have Quality/
Toner Action/Low set to Continue.

2 The control panel display asks you whether you are installing a standard

or high-capacitytoner cartridge.Press the right arrow and then Select for
high-capacity or press the left arrow and then Select for
standard-capacity.

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Be careful not to skip this step. If you r eplace the cartridge without
indicating a size, the printer automatically adjusts to a
high-capacity toner.

3 The control panel display reads OPEN DOOR AND REPLACE X TONER,

where X represents the toner color. Open the door.

4 Remove the old cartridge and store it in a plastic bag if you plan to use it

again later.

5 Replace the cartridge. See “Replacing a Toner Cartridge” on page 90.

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If you do not replace the cartridge, the control panel displays

TONER MISSING. After a few seconds, the display reads
REPLACE X TONER/STANDARD? > and you must repeat the

replacement cycle for that cartridge.

6 Cl ose the door.
7 Repeat steps 2 through 6 until all four cartridges have been replaced.

After you replace the fourth cartridge and close the door,the printer
performs an AIDC calibration cycle and returns to Idle. The AIDC cycle
lasts up to 305 seconds. Do not open the door while the cycle is i n
progress, or it will stop and start over.

Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle

When the waste toner bottle becomes full, the message REPLACE WASTE
TONER appears. The printer will stop and will not start again until the waste

toner bottle is replaced.

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Removing the Used Waste Toner B ottle

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1 Open the printer’s front door.
2 Grasp the handle of the waste toner

bottle. Lift the waste toner bottle up
and carefully remove it.

Keep thewastetoner bottleuprightso
the toner does not spill.

3 Remov e the two blue caps by turning

them counterclockwise.

4 Secure the two caps onto the two

holes by turning them clockwise.

5 Dispose of the used waste toner

bottle.

WARNING!

Dispose of the used waste toner bottle properly according to your local
regulations (do not dispose of it by burning).

Installing the Ne w Waste Toner Bottle

1 Remove the new waste toner bottle from its carton.

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2 I nsert the bottom of the waste toner

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bottle

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into its installation position in

the printer.

3 Push t he top of the waste toner bottle

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into position until it is firmly seated.

4 Cl ose the printer’s front door.

If the waste toner bottle is not
correctly installed or the transfer belt
release lever is at its top position (11
o’clock), the front door cannot be
closed.

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The printer must complete a 305-second calibration cycle after any
consumable has been replaced. If you open the door before the dis­play reads
the calibration cycle.

Replacing the OPC Drum Cartridge

When the OPC drum is worn out, the message REPLACE OPC DRUM
appears. Printing can continue even after this message appears; however,
since print quality is reduced, the OPC dr um cartridge should replaced
immediately.

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The OPC drum life is directly related to the number of rotations of the
drum. Longest drum life is achieved with continuous printing. Intermit­tentprinting withsmalljobsizes requirescleaningrotationsbeforeand
after each job, and impactsOPC life.

MAGICOLOR 2350/IDLE, the printer stops and repeats

Removing the Used OPC Drum Cartridge

1 With the front door open, rotate the

transfer belt unit release lever
clockwisetothetop(11o’clock)
position.

This raises the transfer belt unit.

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2 Grasp the release lever for the OPC

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drum cartridge, and then pull the
cartridge straightout about 6 inches
(152 mm).

3 Support the bottom of the drum with

your hand, then carefully pull the
cartridgetowardyou and remove it.

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Dispose of the cartridge
properly according to your
local regulations.

Installing the New OPC Drum Cartridge

Attention

The OPC drum is extremely sensitive to bright light and direct sunlight.
Always leave it in its protective bag until you are ready to install it. Any
exposure to light should be avoided, or permanent damage could
result.

Any damage resulting from mishandling of the OPC dr um will void the
drum’s warranty. Al so, handle the cartridge carefully by its sidesso you
don’t touch the surface (the green part) of the drum. The drum is also
extremely sensitive to hand oils and scratches, both of which reduce
print quality.

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