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User’s Manual
PageWorks 18N
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As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined
E
that this machine meets the
for energy efficiency.
NERGY STAR Guidelines
What is an ENERGY STAR Printer ?
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NERGY STAR printers have a feature that allows them to automatically “go to sleep” after a
period of inactivity. This auto-feature can reduce a machine’s annual electricity cost by 60 percent.
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Foreword
Safety Information
Laser Safety
This is a page printer which operates by means of a laser. There is no
possibility of danger from the laser, provided the printer is operated
according to the instructions in this manual.
Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within protective housing, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during
any phase of user operation.
Internal Laser Radiation
Maximum Radiation Power : 1.03 (mW) at laser aperture of the print
head unit
Wavelength : 770-810 (nm)
This product employs Class IIIb Laser Diode.
Laser Diode and Scanning Polygon Mirror are incorporated in the print
head unit.
The print head unit is NOT A FIELD SERVICE ITEM.
Therefore, the print head unit should not be opened under any circumstance.
Laser Safety
This printer is certified as a Class 1 Laser product under the
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
formance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and
Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation.
Radiation Per-
U.S.
CDRH Regulations
Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH)
The
of the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. The label shown on the following page
indicates compliance with the CDRH regulations and must be attached
to laser products marketed in the United States.
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WARNING:
other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser diode is
5mW and the wavelength is 770-810 nm.
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures
WARNING LABEL
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USER INSTRUCTIONS (For U.S.A. Users)
FCC PAR T 15 - RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES WARNING
FCC: Declaration of Conformity
Product Type Laser Beam Printer
Product Name PageWorks 18N
Options
Accessories
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions;
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Minolta Corporation
101 Williams Drive, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446
Telephone number: 201-825-4000
Third Paper Cassette Unit (4166)
Duplex Unit (4168)
DRAM SIMM (Maximum 64MB)
Adobe PostScript SIMM (4179-291)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interface by one or more of the following measures:
● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
● Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
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This device must be used with a shielded interface cable and shielded
network (10/100BaseT) cable. The use of non-shield cables is likely to
result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited
under FCC rules.
The design and production of this unit conform to FCC regulations,
and any changes or modifications must be re gistered with the FCC and
are subject to FCC control. Any changes made by the purchaser or user
without first contacting the manufacturer will be subject to penalty
under FCC regulations.
USER INSTRUCTIONS (For Canada Users)
INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD
(ICES-003 ISSUE 3) WARNING
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB003 du Canada.
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OZONE RELEASE (For All Users)
During printer operation, a small quantity of ozone is released. This
amount is not large enough to harm anyone adversely. However, be
sure the room where the machine is being used has adequate ventilation, especially if you are printing a high volume of materials, or if the
machine is being used continuously over a long period.
WARNING LABEL
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Welcome
And thank you for selecting a Minolta PageWorks 18N Printer!
This
User’s Manual
operates. It also provides you with troubleshooting tips as well as general precautions you should observe when operating the printer. To
ensure the top performance and effective use of your printer, read this
manual carefully from cover to cover, and keep it at hand for later reference.
No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into other languages without
the express written prior consent of Minolta Co., Ltd.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
explains the functions of the printer and how it
Trademark Acknowledgments
PCL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.
Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Inc.
MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Adobe and PostScript are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems,
Inc.
PageWorks is a trademark of Minolta in the U.S. and Canada.
Fine-ART and Fine Micro Toning are trademarks of Minolta Co., Ltd.
All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations.
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Technical Support
Technical support for all Minolta PageWorks printer products is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling
1-800-459-3250
(from within North America). Minolta also maintains a Web site which
provides printer driver downloads, Frequently Asked Questions and
handles all e-mail requests for technical assistance at:
http://www.minoltaprinters.com
.
Please be prepared to provide the following information when contacting Minolta Technical Support:
• Model Name
• Serial number
• A detailed description of the problem
For questions or problems with installation, please be prepared to provide the following additional information:
• Brand name and model number of the computer
• Type of processor
• Type of operating system
• Amount of installed RAM
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Introduction
Features..................................................................1-1
Printer Parts and Accessories .............................1-2
Control Panel .........................................................1-4
Indicator Lights...................................................1-4
Control Panel Button..........................................1-8
Job Cancel....................................................1-8
Print Configuration........................................1-8
Form Feed....................................................1-8
Chapter 2: Setting-up
Installation Precautions........................................2-1
Selecting a Location for the Printer....................2-1
Power Source.....................................................2-2
Grounding ..........................................................2-2
Space Requirements..........................................2-3
Operational Precautions.......................................2-4
Operating Environment......................................2-4
Printer ................................................................2-4
Printer Supplies..................................................2-6
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Setting-up...............................................................2-7
Installing the Face-Down Tray............................2-7
Installing Tray 1..................................................2-8
Second Paper Cassette Unit..............................2-9
Installing the Second Paper Cassette Unit...2-9
Connecting the Power Cord.............................2-11
Loading Paper..................................................2-12
Turning On the Printer......................................2-14
Testing the Printer............................................2-15
Connecting to a Computer...............................2-17
Network Interface Card (NIC)...........................2-18
Options.................................................................2-19
SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module).............2-19
Installing the Optional SIMM.......................2-19
Duplex Unit.......................................................2-24
Installing the Duplex Unit............................2-24
Third Paper Cassette Unit................................2-27
Installing the Optional Third Paper
Cassette Unit..............................................2-27
Adobe PostScript ROM-SIMM..........................2-30
Installing the Optional Adobe PostScript
ROM-SIMM.................................................2-30
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Chapter 3: Using the Printer
Paper.......................................................................3-1
Type....................................................................3-1
Size....................................................................3-1
Standard size................................................3-1
Envelopes and custom sizes
(Tray 1 and Manual Feed Tray) .....................3-2
Loading Paper........................................................3-3
Loading Paper onto Tray 1.................................3-4
Loading Paper onto Tray 2/Tray 3.......................3-7
Manual Paper Feed..........................................3-11
Printing on Envelopes......................................3-13
Duplex Printing.................................................3-15
Paper Type..................................................3-16
Paper Size ..................................................3-16
Chapter 4: Printer Driver
Introduction............................................................4-1
System Requirements...........................................4-1
Installing the Printer Driver Under
Windows 95/98.......................................................4-2
To Install the Printer Driver Using
the Installer (Auto Run)......................................4-2
To Uninstall the Printer Driver ............................4-6
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Installing the Printer Driver Under
Windows NT 4.0.....................................................4-8
To Install the Printer Driver Using
the Installer (Auto Run)......................................4-8
To Uninstall the Printer Driver ..........................4-14
Installing the Printer Driver
Under Windows 3.1 . ............................................4-16
To Install the Printer Driver...............................4-16
To Uninstall the Printer Driver ..........................4-19
Displaying the Driver Setup Dialog
(Windows 95/98/NT 4.0).......................................4-21
To Display the Driver Setup Dialog
Under Windows 95/98......................................4-21
To Display the Driver Setup Dialog
Under Windows NT 4.0....................................4-23
Using the Printer Driver Under
Windows 95/98/NT 4.0.........................................4-25
Common Buttons .............................................4-25
Paper................................................................4-26
Page Layout.....................................................4-31
Quality..............................................................4-36
Device Option...................................................4-40
About................................................................4-40
Displaying the Driver Setup Dialog
(Windows 3.1) ......................................................4-41
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Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 3.1....4-43
Common Buttons .............................................4-43
Settings............................................................4-44
DOS Printing Utilities..........................................4-49
Installing the Printer Driver Under DOS............4-49
Loading and Unloading the Status Display ......4-51
To Load the Status Display From the
DOS Prompt.....................................................4-51
To Remove the Status Display From Memory..4-51
Accessing the Printer Control Panel .................4-52
To Access the Printer Control Panel ................4-52
To Exit the Printer Control Panel......................4-52
Using the Printer Control Panel .........................4-53
Getting Around in the Printer Control Panel.....4-53
To Print a Test Page or Demo Page.................4-54
To Register Installed Options........................... 4-54
Printer Control Panel Screens............................4-54
Common Buttons .............................................4-54
Paper Screen ...................................................4-55
Font Selection Screen......................................4-57
Output Quality Screen......................................4-58
Counter Screen................................................4-59
Configuration Screen .......................................4-60
Printer Setting Screen......................................4-61
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Using the Status Display ....................................4-63
To Display the Status Display...........................4-63
Status Display Screen......................................4-64
Set Display Mode Command
(Setup Menu)..............................................4-64
Change Hot Key Command
(Setup Menu)..............................................4-64
Change Popup Message Command
(Setup Menu)..............................................4-64
Close (button).............................................4-65
Help (button)...............................................4-65
Chapter 5: Printer Status Display and Control Panel
Using the Printer Status Display..........................5-1
Opening the Printer Status Display....................5-1
To Open the Printer Status Display...............5-1
To Close the Printer Status Display..............5-2
Using the Printer Status Display ........................5-2
Printer Status................................................5-2
How to recover..............................................5-2
Printer Status figure......................................5-2
Switching Between the Expanded
and Reduced Views...........................................5-3
On-line Help.......................................................5-3
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Using the Control Panel........................................5-4
Common Buttons ...............................................5-5
Paper..................................................................5-6
Printer Setting ....................................................5-8
Test Print..........................................................5-10
Counter ............................................................5-11
Configuration....................................................5-12
Chapter 6: Maintenance
Replacing the Imaging Cartridge.........................6-1
To Replace the Imaging Cartridge .....................6-2
Cleaning the Printer ..............................................6-6
Cleaning the Outside of the Printer....................6-6
Cleaning the Paper Transport Roller..................6-7
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
Technical Support ..............................................7-1
Clearing a Paper Misfeed......................................7-2
Inside the Printer ..........................................7-2
Paper Output Misfeed...................................7-6
Paper Input Misfeed (from Tray 1).................7-7
Paper Input Misfeed
(from Manual Feed Tray)...............................7-7
Paper Input Misfeed
(from Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit).....7-8
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Paper Misfeed in the Duplex Unit.......................7-9
Upper Misfeed ..............................................7-9
Lower Misfeed...............................................7-9
Print Quality Problems........................................7-10
Blank pages .....................................................7-10
Black pages......................................................7-10
Printout too light...............................................7-11
Printout too dark...............................................7-11
Blurred background..........................................7-12
Uneven print density ........................................7-12
Irregularities .....................................................7-12
White or black line............................................7-13
Toner smudges.................................................7-13
No output..........................................................7-14
Are you using the correct type
of printer cable?..........................................7-14
Are your computer’s communications
port settings correct?..................................7-14
Chapter 8: Specifications
PageWorks 18N Printer.........................................8-1
Second Paper Cassette Unit.................................8-4
Third Paper Cassette Unit (Option)......................8-5
Duplex Unit (Option)..............................................8-6
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Interface Connector and Cable ............................8-7
SIMM (Option)........................................................8-8
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B: Index
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Chapter
Chapter 1
Introduction
Introduction
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Chapter 1
Introduction
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Features
Features
The Minolta PageWorks 18N is a laser printer developed exclusively
for use with Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows
3.1 and DOS operating systems.
The various features listed below make the Minolta PageWorks 18N
the perfect printer for any size office.
• Fast 18-page per minute printing speed
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• PCL 6 support for faster, more precise printing
• Large 750-sheet paper capacity
• 10/100BaseT Ethernet network interface card
• Automatic "jogger" print-job separator
• Powerful 66 MHz Power PC and QuickPrint dual processors
• 4 MB of memory
• Expanded digital-documentation support through an optional
Adobe PostScript 3 SIMM
• PageScope Web-based printer utilities for simplified network
printer management
Introduction
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Printer Parts and Accessories
Printer Parts and Accessories
Chapter 1
Control panel
Fa ce-down tray
Manual feed tray
Paper size guide
Introduction
Second paper
cassette unit
Third paper
cassette unit (option)
Tray cover
Cassette cover
Tray 2 (500-sheet
second cassette)
Cassette cover
(option)
Tray 3 (500-sheet
third cassette)
(option)
Power
switch
Top cover release button
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Paper size guide
Tray 1
(multipurpose tray)
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Printer Parts and Accessories
Power cord socket
Parallel interface
connector
Chapter 1
Introduction
Network Interface
Card (NIC)
Ethernet interface
connector
(10/100BaseT)
Top cover
Image transfer roller
Fusing unit
Imaging cartridge
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Control Panel
Control Panel
The control panel has three indicator lights and one button.
Chapter 1
Ready (green)
Paper (amber)
Introduction
Indicator Lights
The three indicator lights turn on, off, or blink in combination to let
you know the current status of the printer. You can find out details of
the printer’s status by checking the information that appears on your
computer screen through the Status Monitor.
Ready
(green)
Error (red)
Panel button
Indicator Lights
Paper
(amber)
On Off Off Printer is ready.
Error
(red)
Printer Status and Recommended Action
Off Off Off
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking Blinking Blinking
Off Off
Off On Receiving data via network interface.
1-4
Power is off.
Tur n on the printer.
Receiving data via parallel interface;
printing in progress.
Canceling job.
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Indicator Lights
Control Panel
Ready
(green)
Paper
(amber)
Blinking Blinking
Error
(red)
Off Warming up.
Printer Status and Recommended Action
On On On “Power on” initial setting.
Slow
Blinking
Off Off Power save mode.
Out of paper.
Off On Off
Load more paper to continue printing.
The imaging cartridge is low on toner.
On Off On
Ready a new imaging cartridge. See
page 6-1.
The imaging cartridge is out of toner.
On
Blinking
On
Replace the imaging cartridge. See
page 6-1.
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Off
Blinking
Off Off
On
Blinking
Data is currently being compressed
because more data is being processed
than can be managed by the amount of
memory installed in your printer. You may
notice a difference in image quality when
compressed data is printed.
Installation of additional memory will help
to prevent data from being compressed.
Memory overflow/data received cannot be
processed because it is too complex.
Install an optional expansion memory
SIMM into the printer or decrease the
amount of data being sent to the printer.
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Control Panel
Indicator Lights
Ready
(green)
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Off
On
Paper
(amber)
Blinking Blinking
Blinking
Error
(red)
Off
On On Off
Printer Status and Recommended Action
The wrong size or multiple sheets of
paper were fed into the printer.
Load the appropriate size of paper onto
the specified tray. Press the button to
resume printing.
The printer is waiting for paper to be loaded.
Load the appropriate size of paper onto
one of the trays.
The printer is waiting for paper to be
loaded manually.
Load the appropriate size of paper onto the
manual feed tra y and press the panel b utton.
Off Off On
Off
On
Blinking
Blinking Blinking
Off
Cover is open.
Close the cover.
Paper misfeed.
Clear the paper misfeed to continue printing.
1 The second or third paper cassette
unit is not installed.
2 The NIC is not ready.
1 Press and hold the panel button.
2 If this message persists for an
extended period, the NIC ma y be
damaged or disabled. Contact Minolta
Technical Support.
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Indicator Lights
Control Panel
Ready
(green)
Paper
(amber)
Off On
Off On On
On Off
Error
(red)
Blinking
Blinking
Printer Status and Recommended Action
Controller-memory error.
Turn off the printer and contact Minolta
Technical Support.
Engine error (jogging function).
Turn the printer off and on again. If the
problem persists, contact Minolta
Technical Support.
Engine error (fusing unit).
Turn off the printer and contact Minolta
Technical Support immediately.
Engine error (laser).
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On On
Blinking
Blinking
Off
On
Blinking Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
On
Turn the printer off and on again. If the
problem persists, contact Minolta
Technical Support.
Engine error (polygon scanner).
Turn the printer off and on again. If the
problem persists, contact Minolta
Technical Support.
Engine error (fan motor).
Turn the printer off and on again. If the
problem persists, contact Minolta
Technical Support.
Engine error (HSYNC).
Turn off the printer and contact Minolta
Technical Support.
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Control Panel
Control Panel Button
Depending on the status of the printer, the control panel button
performs any one of the following operations.
Chapter 1
• Job cancel
• Print configuration page
• Form feed
Job Cancel
Introduction
Use the following procedure whenever you want to cancel the current
job.
1. Hold down the control panel button for about five seconds.
2. After all the indicator lights are lit, release the control panel
Print Configuration
Use the following procedure whenever you want to print a sheet that
shows the current printer settings.
button to cancel the print job.
• Briefly press the control panel button to start printing the
configuration page.
Form Feed
When a memory overflow occurs, press the control panel button to
perform a form feed.
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Chapter 2
Setting-up
Setting-up
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Installation Precautions
Installation Precautions
Note the following important precautions when selecting a location for
the printer and when connecting it to a power source.
Selecting a Location for the Printer
A proper location helps to ensure that your printer provides you with
the long service life for which it is designed. Double-check to make
sure that the location you select has the following characteristics.
✓ Choose a location that is well-ventilated.
✓ Make sure there is no chance of ammonia or other organic gases
being generated in the area.
✓ The power outlet you plan to connect to should be nearby and
unobstructed.
✓ Make sure that the printer is not exposed to direct sunlight.
✓ Avoid areas in the direct airflow of air conditioners, heaters, or
ventilators, and areas subjected to temperature and humidity
extremes.
✓ Choose a sturdy, level surface where the printer will not be
exposed to strong vibration.
✓ Keep the printer away from any objects that might block its heat
vents.
✓ Do not locate the printer near curtains or other combustible
objects.
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✓ Choose an area where there is no possibility of the printer being
splashed with water or other liquids.
✓ Make sure that the surrounding area is clean, dry, and free of dust.
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Installation Precautions
Power Source
The following are the power source requirements for this printer.
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• Power source: 120 - 127 V at 50 - 60 Hz
• Voltage fluctuation: Within 120 V –10%, 127 V +6%
• Frequency fluctuation: Within ±0.3%
Note
• Use a power source with minimal voltage and frequency fluctuation.
• Only use an outlet that is rated for the voltage capacity specified for
this printer.
• Be sure to plug the power cord all the way into the outlet. The outlet
should be located near the printer and be easily accessible so you can
unplug the power cord immediately if necessary.
• Make sure the outlet you use is visible, and not hidden behind the
printer or any other object.
• If any other electrical equipment is plugged into the same outlet, make
sure that the capacity of the outlet is not exceeded.
• If you use an extension cord, make sure its capacity is greater than the
power consumption of the printer. Using an extension cord with a
lower capacity creates the danger of fire.
• Never use a multiple socket to connect other appliances or machines to
the same outlet being used to power the printer.
Grounding
Always ground the printer to guard against the danger of electrical
shock. To ground the printer , connect the grounding wire to the ground
terminal of the electrical outlet you are plugging into or to a grounding
contact that complies with local electrical standards in your area.
Note
• Never connect the grounding wire to a gas pipe, the grounding wire for
a telephone, or to a water pipe.
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Installation Precautions
Space Requirements
Be sure to provide space around the printer as indicated below, to
ensure easier printer operation, paper and toner replacement, and
maintenance.
11-3/4" (300 mm)
or more
29-1/2
or more
(746 mm)
"
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* 34-1/4
or more
6" (150 mm)
or more
40-1/2
(1,028 mm) or more
**46-1/2
(1,178 mm) or more
(867 mm)
"
**11-3/4" (300 mm)
or more
"
"
4
"
23-1/2
(600 mm)
or more
"
11-3/4
(300 mm)
or more
"
(100 mm)
or more
(836 mm)
33
"
or more
* When equipped with an optional third cassette unit.
** When equipped with an optional duplex unit.
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Operational Precautions
Operational Precautions
Note the following important precautions whenever using the printer.
Operating Environment
The following describes the operating environment required when
using the printer.
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Printer
The following describes precautions for using the printer.
• Temperature: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with fluctuation of
10°C (18°F) per hour
• Humidity: 15% to 85% with fluctuation of 20% per hour
• Never turn the printer off or open any of its covers during a print
operation.
• Never place flammable gasses, liquids or objects that generate
magnetic forces near the printer.
• When unplugging the power cord, alw ays grasp the plug and nev er
pull on the cord. A damaged cord creates the danger of fire or electrical shock.
• Never touch the power cord when your hands are wet. Doing so
creates the danger of electrical shock.
• Always unplug the power cord before moving the printer. Failure
to do so can damage the power cord, creating the danger of fire or
electrical shock.
• Always unplug the power cord if you do not plan to use the printer
for a long time.
• Never try to remo ve any secured panel or co ver. The interior of the
printer contains high-voltage circuitry which creates the danger of
electrical shock when exposed.
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Operational Precautions
• Never try to modify the printer. Doing so creates the danger of fire
or electrical shock.
• Never place any heavy objects on the power cord, pull on it or
bend it. Doing so creates the danger of fire or electrical shock.
• Always make sure the printer is not placed on the electrical cord or
the communications cables of any other electrical equipment. Also
make sure that cords and cables do not get into the printer’s mechanism. Any of these conditions create the danger of malfunction
and fire.
• Always take care so that paper clips, staples, or other small pieces
of metal do not get into the printer through its vents or other openings. Such objects create the danger of fire or electrical shock.
• Do not allow water or other liquids to spill on or near the printer.
Fire or electrical shock can occur should water or liquid come into
contact with the printer.
• Should liquid or any piece of metal accidently get inside the
printer, immediately turn it of f, unplug the po wer cord, and contact
Minolta Technical Support. Failure to take this immediate action
creates the danger of fire or electrical shock.
• Whenever the printer emits unusually high amounts of heat,
smoke, an unusual odor, or noise, immediately turn it off, unplug
it, and contact Minolta Technical Support. Failure to take this
immediate action creates the danger of fire or electrical shock.
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Note
• Be sure to locate the printer in a well-ventilated location. A minimal
amount of ozone is generated during normal operation of this printer.
Because of this, an unpleasant odor may result when the printer is used
for extensive printing in a poorly ventilated area. For comfortable, and
safe operation, be sure to locate the printer in a well-ventilated area.
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Operational Precautions
Printer Supplies
Note the following precautions when handling printer supplies such as
the imaging cartridge, and paper.
Chapter 2
• Avoid storing printer supplies in the following locations:
✓Areas subjected to direct sunlight. Additionally, the imaging
cartridge must be protected from fluorescent light.
✓Areas exposed to open flame.
✓Areas subjected to high humidity.
✓Areas subjected to large amounts of dust.
• Keep paper that has been removed from its wrapper, but not yet
loaded onto the printer tray, in a sealed plastic bag and store it in a
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cool, dark location.
• Only use imaging cartridges that are expressly specified for this
printer.
• Keep supplies out of the reach of children.
• Should your hands become soiled with toner, immediately wash
them with soap and water.
Note
• Whenever you remove the
diately wrap it with a cloth to protect it from overexposure to light.
imaging cartridge
from the printer, imme-
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Setting-up
Setting-up
See the separate Quick Guide for Installation and Refer ence that comes
with the printer before unpacking.
Set-up the printer according to the following instructions.
Note
• Always use a shielded interface cable. Use of an unshielded cable can
result in radio interference with data.
• Keep all the boxes and packing materials that the printer comes in for
later use when transporting the printer.
Chapter 2
Installing the Face-Down Tray
With both hands, gently bend the face-down tray inwards and insert
one of its tabs into its holder on the upper portion of the printer.
Continue to bend the face-down tray so that it curves enough for the
second tab to fit into its holder and release the tray into position.
Setting-up
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Setting-up
Installing Tray 1
1
Chapter 2
Setting-up
Using the left and right slots in the printer as guides, gently push
Tray 1 until it cannot be inserted any further (as shown in the
illustration).
2
2-8
Attach the tray cover onto Tray 1.
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Setting-up
Second Paper Cassette Unit
The second paper cassette unit comes with a cassette that can hold up
to 500 sheets of Letter size paper called Tray 2.
Tray 2 can be installed on the printer interchangeably with the optional
Tray 3.
The same unit can accommodate a variety of other paper trays as well
(Legal, Executi v e, A4 and JIS B5). Contact Minolta Technical Support
to find out how you can add these trays to increase the capabilities of
your printer.
Installing the Second Paper Cassette Unit
Remove the second paper cassette unit and Tray 2 from their
1
packaging, including the protective tape used to hold the various
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Setting-up
components in place.
Place the printer on top of the base unit. Make sure to align the
2
coupling pins of the base unit with the holes located underneath
the printer.
Load paper onto Tray 2 (see page 3-7 for details).
3
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Setting-up
Chapter 2
Insert Tray 2 into the second paper cassette unit.
4
Setting-up
Note
• Be sure to use both hands whenever
inserted into the
second paper cassette unit
Tray 2
is being removed from or
.
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Connecting the Power Cord
Make sure that the printer’s power switch is in the (Off) posi-
1
tion.
Setting-up
Chapter 2
Setting-up
Connect one end of the power cord that comes with the printer to
2
the power cord socket. Plug the other end into a power outlet.
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Setting-up
Loading Paper
1
Chapter 2
Setting-up
Remove the tray cover from Tray 1.
Open all three paper size guides.
2
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Setting-up
Place the paper stack onto the tray , print-side up. Secure the stack
3
by adjusting the paper size guides.
Chapter 2
Setting-up
Note
• A maximum level mark on the
can stack paper on
than this mark.
• See pages 4-56 and 5-7 for details on making settings for
Replace the tray cover onto Tray 1.
4
Tray 1
paper size guide
. Make sure that paper is stacked no higher
shows how high you
Tray 1
.
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Setting-up
Turning On the Printer
After connecting the printer to a power outlet, press the power switch
to turn it on.
Chapter 2
Setting-up
Turning on the printer causes all the indicators on the control panel to
light, which indicates that the printer is warming up. In about 23
seconds only the READY indicator remains lit, indicating that the
printer is ready to print.
Note
• The printer automatically enters a power saving mode if it receives no
print commands for about 15 minutes. Whenever the printer receives a
print command while in the power saving mode, it starts to warm up
again and takes about 23 seconds before it is ready to print.
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Setting-up
Testing the Printer
Before connecting to a computer, perform the following procedure to
print a Configuration Page and see if the printer is working correctly.
Place the paper onto Tray 1.
1
Make sure that both the PAPER and ERROR indicators are off,
2
and the READY indicator is on. This indicates there is no existing error condition and no data remaining to be printed.
Briefly press the panel button to start printing the Configuration
3
Page.
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Setting-up
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Setting-up
Sample Configuration Page
Chapter 2
Setting-up
Note
• See Chapter 7 of this manual for information on what to do if the Configuration Page does not print when you press the panel button.
• The Configuration Page can be printed on Letter size paper only.
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Connecting to a Computer
Make sure that the printer and the computer you are connecting it
1
to are both turned off.
Connect one end of the interface cable to the parallel port of the
2
computer.
Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel connector on the
3
back of the printer. Secure the cable using the two clips on the
parallel connector.
Setting-up
Chapter 2
Setting-up
See page 8-7 of this User’s Manual for cable specifications and pin
assignments.
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Setting-up
Network Interface Card (NIC)
This printer is equipped with a
For details, please see the Network Interface Card User’s Manual.
Chapter 2
Setting-up
10/100BaseT
network interface card.
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Options
Options
This section describes the optional items that are available for this
printer:
and the
Memory SIMM(s), Duplex Unit, Third Paper Cassette Unit
Adobe PostScript ROM-SIMM
.
,
SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module)
Many errors caused by data overload can be avoided by installing
additional memory into the printer.
This printer comes with 4 MB of memory. You can increase memory
capacity to up to 64 MB by installing an optional 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 or
32 MB SIMM into one or both of the two memory connectors located
inside of the printer.
Note
• Memory capacity can be increased to 64 MB by installing two 32 MB
SIMMs into the printer. (However, it will first be necessary to remove
the 4 MB SIMM that comes installed in the printer.) The successful
installation of the expansion memory can be confirmed by printing a
Configuration Page.
Chapter 2
Setting-up
Installing the Optional SIMM
Warning
• Electric shock hazard! Do not remove any cover of the printer that is
not directly specified for removal in the User’s Manual.
Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord.
1
Disconnect the parallel cable from the printer.
2
Press the top cover release button and open the top cover.
3
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Options
4
Chapter 2
Setting-up
5
Using a screwdriver, loosen and remove the two screws that
secure the exterior side cover to the printer.
Clips secure the exterior side cov e r from the inside of the printer.
Gently maneuver the exterior side cover until the clips release
(see illustration).
Caution
• Do not touch any part of the main circuit inside of the printer.
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With the exterior side cover removed, the internal side cover of
6
the printer is exposed. With the screwdriv er, loosen and remove
the four screws that secure the internal side cover.
Options
Chapter 2
Setting-up
Remove the internal side cover to expose the main circuit.
7
SIMM sockets
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Options
8
Chapter 2
Setting-up
Being careful not to touch the connection points along the edge of
the SIMM, insert the SIMM into one of the available sockets on
the main circuit.
• Insert the SIMM at an angle as shown and gently swing it into
the socket.
• Apply pressure until the SIMM locks into place.
Replace the internal side cover using the four screws.
9
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Options
10
11
Replace the external side cover using the two screws.
Print a Configuration Page (page 2-16) and check to make sure
that the “Total Memory” item correctly shows the increase in
memory capacity. If it does not, repeat the above steps making
sure that the SIMM is installed correctly.
Chapter 2
Setting-up
Note
• T o release the SIMM from the sock et, push out on the taps on each side
of the socket.
• After installation of the SIMM, reset the Printer Memory Setting to
reflect the new memory capacity (see page 4-60).
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Options
Duplex Unit
Your printer supports double-sided printing if the optional duplex unit
is installed. Double-sided documents can be generated for binding
along either the short or long edges of the paper through the printer
software. For more information, refer to page 3-15.
Chapter 2
Installing the Duplex Unit
• Take the duplex unit out of the shipping box.
• Remove the plastic bag and all shipping materials.
• Turn the printer off and then disconnect the power cord and interface cable from the printer.
Setting-up
1
With a scre wdri v er or similar instrument, remo ve the flat clip that
is attached to the back of the main unit of the printer.
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Align the “L” shaped duplex unit to the back of the main unit of
2
the printer so that the bottom of the “L” is inside of the opening at
the bottom of the printer.
Options
Chapter 2
Setting-up
Note
• Make sure that the connector of the unit is inserted into
the printer securely.
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Options
3
Chapter 2
Setting-up
With one hand holding the duplex unit in position, use a Phillips
screwdri ver to tighten the scre ws that are permanently attached to
the back of the duplex unit.
Note
• Hold up the
secured to the printer with the screws.
Connect the power cord to the printer and then turn the printer on.
4
duplex unit
See “Connecting the Power Cord”, page 2-11.
See “Turning On the Printer”, page 2-14.
Generate a configuration page to verify that duplex unit is listed
5
under the Printer Configuration item.
See “Testing the Printer”, page 2-15.
PRINTER CONFIGURATION
Tray 2 = Installed
Tray 3 = Not Installed
Duplex Unit = Installed
PostScript = Not Installed
Network Card = Installed
with your hand during installation until it is
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Options
Third Paper Cassette Unit
The paper feeding capacity of your printer can be increased by 500
sheets when the optional Tray 3 is installed. Tray 3 is interchangeable
with Tray 2.
Installing the Optional Third Paper Cassette Unit
• Take the paper cassette unit out of the shipping box.
• Remove the plastic bag and all shipping materials.
• Turn the printer off and then disconnect the power cord and interface cable from the printer.
Place the paper cassette unit in the location you have chosen
1
(see page 2-1 “Selecting a Location for the Printer”).
Pull out the paper tray.
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Options
2
Chapter 2
Setting-up
Set the printer onto the third paper cassette unit using the coupling pins as a guide.
Note
• The printer weighs approximately 18 kg (39.7 lbs.). Two people are
recommended to lift it when necessary.
3
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Insert Tray 3 into the third paper cassette unit.
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Options
Note
• Be sure to use both hands whenever Tray 3 is being removed from or
inserted into the third paper cassette unit.
Connect the power cord to the printer and then turn the printer on.
4
Chapter 2
See “Connecting the Power Cord”, page 2-11.
See “Turning On the Printer”, page 2-14.
Generate a configuration page to verify that Tray 3 is listed under
5
the Printer Configuration item.
See “Testing the Printer”, page 2-15.
PRINTER CONFIGURATION
Tray 2 = Installed
Tray 3 = Installed
Duplex Unit = Not Installed
PostScript = Not Installed
Network Card = Installed
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Options
Adobe PostScript ROM-SIMM
This printer is equipped with a socket for the installation of an Adobe
PostScript ROM-SIMM. This ROM-SIMM enables the printer to
support the PostScript page description language.
Chapter 2
Warning
• The Adobe PostScript ROM-SIMM is easily damaged by static electricity. Touch a metal object before you touch the ROM-SIMM.
• Take the Adobe PostScript ROM-SIMM out of the shipping box.
• Turn the printer off and then disconnect the power cord and interface cable from the printer.
Setting-up
Installing the Optional Adobe PostScript ROM-SIMM
1
2
3
4
Warning
• Electric shock hazard! Do not remove any cover of the printer that is
not directly specified for removal in the User’s Manual.
Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord.
Disconnect the parallel cable from the printer.
Press the top cover release button and open the top cover.
Using a screwdriver, loosen and remove the two screws that
secure the exterior side cover to the printer.
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Clips secure the exterior side cov e r from the inside of the printer.
5
Gently maneuver the exterior side cover until the clips release
(see illustration).
Options
Chapter 2
Setting-up
Caution
• Do not touch any part of the main circuit inside of the printer.
With the exterior side cover removed, the internal side cover of
6
the printer is exposed. With the screwdriv er, loosen and remove
the four screws that secure the internal side cover.
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Options
7
8
Chapter 2
Setting-up
Remove the internal side cover to expose the main circuit.
Being careful not to touch the connection points along the edge of
the SIMM, insert the SIMM into the socket of the main circuit.
• Insert the SIMM at an angle as shown and gently swing it into
the socket.
• Apply pressure until the SIMM locks into place.
Replace the internal side cover using the four screws.
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Options
10
11
12
Replace the external side cover using the two screws.
Connect the power cord to the printer and then turn the printer on.
See “Connecting the Power Cord”, page 2-11.
See “Turning On the Printer”, page 2-14.
Generate a configuration page to verify that PostScript is listed
Chapter 2
Setting-up
under the Printer Configuration item.
See “Testing the Printer”, page 2-15.
Note
• T o release the SIMM from the sock et, push out on the taps on each side
of the socket.
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Options
PRINTER CONFIGURATION
Chapter 2
Setting-up
Tray 2 = Installed
Tray 3 = Not Installed
Duplex Unit = Not Installed
PostScript = Installed
Network Card = Installed
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Paper
Caution
• This printer is designed to print on only the following types of paper.
Type
Paper
Paper
Feeding
Port
Tray 1
Tray 2
Tray 3
Manual
Feed Tray
Plain Paper
weighing:
60 to 90 g/m2
16 to 24 lbs.
Size
Standard size
Paper
Feeding
Port
Tray 1
A4
210 × 297 mm
8-1/4" × 11-3/4"
Recycled
Paper
weighing:
60 to 90 g/m
16 to 24 lbs.
182 × 257 mm
Transparency
Sheet
2
None
None
JIS B5
7-1/4" × 10"
Special Paper
Labels Letter-
head
None None None None None
None None None None None
Legal
216 × 356 mm
8-1/2" × 14"
Envelopes
J-Post (Postcard ) size:
100 × 148 mm
4" × 5-3/4"
Letter
216 × 279 mm
8-1/2" × 11"
Thick Paper
weighing:
90 to 163 g/m
24 to 43 lbs.
Executive
184 × 267 mm
7-1/4" × 10-1/2"
2
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Tray 2*
Tray 3*
Manual
Feed Tray
* Each of the five cassettes of Tray 2/Tray 3 support one of the five types of paper that are
compatible with this printer.
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Paper
En velopes and custom sizes (T ray 1 and Man ual Feed T ra y)
Paper
Feeding
Port
Tray 1
Manual
Feed Tray
** Printing is possible only if
set to
Multiple Size
• Specialty paper is not supported for duplex printing.
Note
• Do not use the following types of paper to avoid reduced print quality,
Chapter 3
Using the Printer
a misfeed or a print failure.
Paper already used in a thermal transfer printer or ink jet printer.
✓
Paper that is too thin or too thick.
✓
Paper folded, curled or torn.
✓
Paper having binding holes or perforations.
✓
Paper with surfaces that are too smooth or too rough or with v arying
✓
surfaces.
Paper having special coatings on their surfaces such as carbon
✓
paper, heat-sensitive paper and pressure-sensitive paper.
Sheets of various sizes.
✓
Paper not cut on right angles.
✓
Paper bound by glue, staples or clips.
✓
Paper affixed with labels which are easy to peel.
✓
Post cards that are warped or bent.
✓
• Envelopes should meet the following requirements:
Sharp folds and edges.
✓
General mailing envelopes without seals on the glued portion.
✓
Having flaps the full width of the envelope (unacceptable if the flap
✓
is glued).
Wrinkle-free, no fasteners.
✓
• Generally, envelopes perform well, but some types may wrinkle. We
strongly recommend testing any type of envelope before buying it in
large amounts.
• For more information, refer to “Loading Paper”.
Env. Com10
105 × 241mm
4-1/8" × 9-1/2"
Env. DL
110 × 220mm
4-5/16" × 8-11/16"
T ray1 Setting
. (See pages 4-56 and 5-7).
Env. C5
162 × 229mm
6-3/8" × 9"
on the
Env. B5
176 × 250mm
6-15/16" × 9-7/8"
tab of the Printer Control Panel dialog is
Paper
Env. Monarch
98 × 190mm
3-7/8"×7-1/2"
Custom
×
86 to 216
148 to 356mm
3-3/8"to 8-1/2" ×
3-1/2" to 14"
**
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Loading Paper
Loading Paper
There are three sources that can be used to feed paper into the printer:
Tray 1, the manual feed tray, and Tray 2.
Tray 1 is the standard source for supplying paper to the printer. Various
types and sizes of paper can be fed from this tray.
Tray 2 is the secondary paper source. An additional paper source
called Tray 3 is available as an option. See the section of this User’s
Manual entitled “Loading Paper onto Tray 2/Tray 3” for details on
using these trays.
Whenever you are using special size paper, be sure to use the printer
driver installed on the computer to specify the printing area. You may
experience some variation in print quality when using special size
paper.
Always remember that paper storage conditions greatly affect print
quality. Store paper in its original package. Keep paper out of areas
subject to extreme temperatures or humidity.
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Loading Paper
Loading Paper onto Tray 1
You can load up to 250 sheets of standard paper onto Tray 1. See page
3-1 for details on paper sizes and types.
Chapter 3
Remove the tray cover from Tray 1.
1
Open the paper size guides.
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Loading Paper
Place a stack of paper in the center of Tray 1. Adjust the paper
3
size guides so that both the left and the right sides of the paper
stack are secure.
Chapter 3
Note
• A maximum level mark on the
can stack paper on
than this mark.
• Do not load additional paper until the paper currently loaded onto
is completely used.
1
• See pages 4-56 and 5-7 for details on making settings for
Tray 1
paper size guide
. Make sure that paper is stacked no higher
shows how high you
Tray 1
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T ray
.
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Loading Paper
Chapter 3
Replace the tray cover onto Tray 1.
4
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Loading Paper onto Tray 2/Tray 3
Note
Loading Paper
• Make sure that the
to be used for printing has been installed into the
cassette unit
Tray 3 cassette
refer to Chapter 2.
Slide Tray 2/Tray 3 out of the second/third paper cassette unit
1
. For instructions on inserting (and removing) the
Tray 2/Tray 3 cassette
into (and from) the
second/third paper cassette unit
for the proper size of paper
second/third paper
as illustrated.
Tray 2 Tray 3
Tray 2/
,
Chapter 3
Note
• The cassette is designed to remain in the unit during the normal loading
and operation of the printer. To remove
pull it out as far as it will go without force. Then gently raise the forward-end up, and remove
•
Tray 3
nical Support to find out how you can acquire this tray to increase the
capabilities of your printer.
is available as an option for this printer. Contact Minolta Tech-
Tray 2/Tray 3
Tray 2/Tray 3
from the unit.
from the unit,
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Loading Paper
Chapter 3
Remove the cassette cover from Tray 2/Tray 3.
2
Press down on the paper lifting plate located inside of Tray 2/
3
Tray 3 until it locks.
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Loading Paper
Place a stack of up to 500 sheets of paper into Tray 2/Tray 3 so
4
that the side that was facing up when the paper was unwrapped is
still facing up.
Chapter 3
Note
• A maximum level mark inside the inlet of
high you can stack paper. Make sure that paper is stacked no higher
than this mark.
Maximum level mark
•
Tray 2/Tray 3
• Do not load additional paper until all the paper currently on
Tray 3
is completely used up.
does not support landscape-oriented paper-feeding.
Tray 2/Tray 3
shows how
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Tray 2/
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Loading Paper
Chapter 3
Replace the cassette cover and insert Tray 2/Tray 3 into the
5
second/third paper cassette unit.
Tray 2
Tray 3
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Manual Paper Feed
Make sure that the tray cover is properly attached to Tray 1.
1
Open the paper size guides.
2
Loading Paper
Chapter 3
Insert the sheet of paper into the manual feed tray with the side
3
to be printed facing up.
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Loading Paper
Chapter 3
Adjust the paper size guides so that both sides of the paper are
4
secure.
Note
• Insert only one sheet of paper or one envelope at a time when feeding
manually.
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Loading Paper
Printing on Envelopes
The manual feed tray supports feeds of Commercial 10, Monarch,
DL, C5, and B5 envelopes.
Manually feed envelopes one by one into the manual feed tray.
Place the envelope with the side to be printed facing up on the
1
tray. The flap of the envelope should be facing down and to the
left.
Make sure that the en v elope is placed in the center of the tray and
2
that it is secured by the paper size guides.
Chapter 3
Note
• Because there is great variation in the quality of paper used for envelopes, we suggest that you produce test prints of various types before
purchasing any envelope in large quantities for use with this printer.
Note the following points whenever printing on envelopes.
• Make sure that all edges are creased sharply and that all flaps are
folded correctly.
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Loading Paper
Chapter 3
• Do not use envelopes that are self-adhesive. Use only envelopes
that have standard sealing that sticks after it is moistened.
• Use env elopes of which flaps run the entire length of the en v elope.
Envelopes that seal at one end will not feed properly.
• Do not use env elopes that ha v e a windo w. Such envelopes can seriously damage the printer.
• Do not use envelopes that are wrinkled.
• Never use envelopes that have clasps or any other type of fastener
that can damage the printer.
• Do not store envelopes in an area that is subject to high humidity.
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Loading Paper
Duplex Printing
This feature prints document data on both sides of a sheet of paper.
Installation of the optional duplex unit is required to perform duplex
printing.
You can choose either Bind Long Edge or Bind Short Edge when
generating duplex documents.
(1) Bind Long Edge
A
A
Portrait
(2) Bind Short Edge
A
A
Portrait
A
Landscape
A
Landscape
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A
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Loading Paper
The supported paper types and sizes for duplex printing are as follows.
Paper Type
Plain paper: 64 to 90 g/m2 (17 to 24 lb)
2
Recycled paper: 64 to 90 g/m
(17 to 24 lb)
Note
• Do not use special paper (transparencies, labels, envelopes, letterhead,
J-Post and thick paper) for duplex printing.
Paper Size
Chapter 3
A4, A5, JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Executive.
Note
• The Long Edge Binding setting of the printer driver cannot be used to
print duplex documents on custom size paper.
Remember the following points when generating duplex documents:
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• The size of both original documents that will be used to make one
duplex document must be the same.
• The original document that is loaded first into the duplex unit will
be output face down.
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Printer Driver
Chapter 4
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Printer Driver
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Introduction
Introduction
This printer driver was especially designed to provide true Windowsbased and DOS printing for your Minolta printer . The dri ver consists of
three programs: the printer status display, the control panel and the
driver itself.
Important!
• This printer driver is located on the CD-ROM that comes with your
printer . If your computer does not ha v e a CD-ROM drive or you wish
to download the updated printer dri ver , it can be do wnloaded from the
Minolta Web site at
http://www.minoltaprinters.com
.
System Requirements
The following describes the minimum system requirements for running
the Minolta PageWorks/Pro 18/18N printer driver.
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows
3.1x, Windows NT 4.0 or MS-DOS
Personal Computer: IBM-compatible PC with at least a 486DX
16MHz CPU (Pentium processor recommended)
CD-ROM drive
I/O Interface: IEEE 1284 type-B parallel cable
Memory: At least 8MB of PC RAM
Free Disk Space: Approximately 5MB for files
Note
• Use of a poor quality parallel cable may adversely affect input.
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Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98
Installing the Printer Driver Under
Windows 95/98
This section provides information on installing the printer driver under
Windows 95/98. It also tells you how to uninstall the printer driver
when necessary.
W e recommend that the printer dri ver be installed using the CD-R OM’ s
installer. If the driver is installed using plug-and-play, the
directory on the CD-ROM must be specified.
Note
• When the printer driver is installed using plug-and-play, the Status
To Install the Printer Driver Using the Installer
Chapter 4
(Auto Run)
1
2
Printer Driver
3
Driver
Display, the Control Panel, the uninstall.exe file, and the Driver Help
will not be installed.
Turn on your computer and start up Windows 95 or Windows 98.
Insert the
ROM drive.
The opening screen is automatically displayed. Click on the
Printer Driver
CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-
PCL
Driver
menu to start the installer.
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Note
• The configuration of some computers may prev ent the opening screen
from appearing automatically. If the screen does not appear, doubleclick
Install.exe
• The printer driver must be installed using the CD-R OM’s installer. Do
not use the Add Printer wizard from the Printers folder. Installation
through the Add Printer wizard will prevent the printer from performing properly.
from the CD-ROM.
Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to
4
complete the installation
When the following dialog appears, you can assign a name to the
5
printer. When the name is as you want it, click
.
.
OK
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When the following dialog appears, check the option(s) that are
6
installed onto your printer. If you want to install the status dis-
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play, check the “Install Status Display” box. Then click
display the next step.
After the installation is completed, the following dialog appears.
7
Printing a test page is recommended to confirm that the printer
driver is correctly installed on your computer.
OK to
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A message suggesting that you restart the computer will appear.
8
Close any applications that are currently active on your desktop
and click
The following dialog appears on the desktop of the computer.
9
OK to restart the computer.
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Make sure that the Minolta PageWorks/Pro 18 printer icon is
displayed in the Printers dialog. Click
and then click
This completes the installation of the printer driver.
Printers to display the Printers dialog.
Start, point to Settings,
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To Uninstall the Printer Driver
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1
2
Click the
, and then click
ties
Click
Start
Yes
button, point to
Uninstall.
to proceed with the uninstall operation or No to abort.
Programs, Minolta Printer Utili-
Printer Driver
Note
• This uninstall operation will delete all of the printer driver(s) that are
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Click Yes to delete the directory that contains the Minolta Printer
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Utilities program.
In the next dialog that appears, click Yes to restart the computer.
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Installing the Printer Driver Under
Windows NT 4.0
This section provides information on installing the printer driver on a
computer running Windows NT 4.0. It also tells you how to uninstall
the printer driver when necessary.
To Install the Printer Driver Using the Installer
(Auto Run)
Turn on your computer and start up Windows NT 4.0.
1
2
• In this example, we will assume that
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Note
• The configuration of some computers may prevent the opening screen
Printer Driver
Insert the
ROM drive.
ROM drive.
The opening screen is automatically displayed. Click on the
Driver
from appearing automatically. If the screen does not appear, double-
Install.exe
click
Printer Driver
menu to start the installer.
from the CD-ROM.
CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-
D:
is the name of the CD-
PCL
• The printer driver must be installed using the CD-ROM’s installer. Do
not use the Add Printer wizard from the Printers folder.
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Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to
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complete the installation.
Select Local Printer.
5
Click the OK button to display the next dialog.
6
Select the installation options.
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If the computer onto which you are installing the driver is a print
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server, check the
Server Install checkbox.
Note
• If your printer is connected to a Network, we recommend consulting
your network administrator and referring to the Network Interface Card
Manual.
If you plan to use the printer as a network printer, type in a name
9
for
Share Name.
Example: PW_18
Note
• Skip step 9 if you did not check the
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Server Install
above.
Click OK to display the next dialog.
option in step 8
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When the following dialog appears, you can assign a name to the
printer. When the name is as you want it, click
When the following dialog appears, check the option(s) that are
installed onto your printer. If you want to install the status display, check the “Install Status Display” box. Then click
display the next step.
OK.
OK to
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After the installation is completed, the following dialog appears.
Printing a test page is recommended to confirm that the printer
driver is correctly installed on your computer.
The following dialog appears on the desktop of the computer.
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In the installer menu window, click Quit to close the window.
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Make sure that the Minolta PageWorks/Pro 18 printer icon is
displayed in the Printers dialog. Click
and then click
Printers to display the Printers dialog.
Start, point to Settings,
This completes the installation of the printer driver.
Note
• The
• The printer driver must be installed using the CD-ROM’s installer. Do
Additional Options
designated as a
tion procedure.
not use the Add Printer wizard from the Printers folder.
“Network Printer”
dialog does not appear when the printer is
in the second dialog of the installa-
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To Uninstall the Printer Driver
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1
2
Click the
, and then click
ties
Click
Start
to proceed with the uninstall operation or No to abort.
Yes
button, point to
Uninstall
.
Programs, Minolta Printer Utili-
Printer Driver
Note
• This uninstall operation will delete all of the printer driver(s) that are
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currently installed in the Minolta Printer Utilities group.
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Click Yes to delete the directory that contains the Minolta Printer
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Utilities program.
In the next dialog that appears, click Yes to restart the computer.
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Installing the Printer Driver Under
Windows 3.1
This section provides information on installing the printer driver on a
computer running Windows 3.1. It also tells you how to uninstall the
printer driver when necessary.
To Install the Printer Driver
Turn on your computer and start up Windows 3.1.
1
2
• In this example, we will assume that
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6
Insert the
CD-ROM drive.
ROM drive.
Double-click the
group within the
In the Control Panel dialog, double-click
Printers dialog box and then click the
list of printers.
Select
button.
In the Install Driver dialog box, click the
Printer Driver
Control Panel
Program Manager
Install Unlisted or Updated Printer
CD-ROM into your computer’s
D:
icon which is located in the
.
Add>>
is the name of the CD-
Main
Printers
button to display the
and click the
Browse...
to display the
Install...
button.
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