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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Media Types

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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



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



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



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



Carbon backed



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



Cold-water-transfer paper



Pressure sensitive



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



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



Dusty



Wet (or damp)



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

not adhere well to moist or wet paper.



Layered



Adhesive



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



Stuck together with static electricity



Composed of foil or gilt; too luminous



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



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

Media Types

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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



Because the envelopes pass through heated rollers, the gummed

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

glue avoids this problem.



Approved for laser printing



Dry



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



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:



The face sheet must follow the plain paper specification.



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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