Minolta PageWorks Pro 18L, PageWorks 18L User Manual

User’s Manual

PageWorks 18L

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined

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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.

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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Foreword

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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Foreword

USER INSTRUCTIONS (For U.S.A. Users)
FCC PART 15 - RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES WARNING

FCC: Declaration of Conformity

Product Type Laser Beam Printer
Product Name PageWorks 18L
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

Second Paper Cassette Unit (4166)
Third Paper Cassette Unit (4166)
Duplex Unit (4168)
DRAM SIMM (Maximum 16MB)
Network Interface Card (4179-451)

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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Foreword

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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Foreword

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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Foreword

Welcome

And thank you for selecting a Minolta PageWorks 18L 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.
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.
All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trade­marks of their respective companies or organizations.

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Foreword

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

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Introduction

Features..................................................................1-1

Printer Parts and Accessories .............................1-2

Control Panel .........................................................1-4

Indicator Lights...................................................1-5

Action Key..........................................................1-5

When the Ready LED is on................................1-6

When the Error LED is on..................................1-9

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

Setting-up...............................................................2-7

Installing the Face-Down Tray ............................2-7

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Installing Tray 1 ..................................................2-8

Connecting the Power Cord...............................2-9

Loading Paper..................................................2-10

Turning On the Printer......................................2-12

Connecting to a Computer...............................2-13

Options.................................................................2-14

SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module).............2-14

Installing the Optional SIMM.......................2-14

Duplex Unit.......................................................2-19

Installing the Duplex Unit............................2-19

Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit...................2-22

Installing the Optional Second/Third

Paper Cassette Unit....................................2-22

Network Interface Card (NIC)...........................2-26

Installing the Optional

Network Interface Card...............................2-26

Chapter 3: Using the printer

Paper.......................................................................3-1

Type....................................................................3-1

Size....................................................................3-1

Standard size................................................3-1

Envelopes (Tray 1 and Manual Feed Tray)....3-2

Loading Paper........................................................3-3

Loading Paper onto Tray 1.................................3-4

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Loading Paper onto Tray 2/Tray 3.......................3-7

Loading Paper onto Manual Feed Tray ............3-11

Printing on Envelopes......................................3-13

Duplex Printing.................................................3-15

Paper Type..................................................3-16

Paper Size ..................................................3-16

Chapter 4: Printer Driver and Status Display

Introduction............................................................4-1

System Requirements...........................................4-1

Installing the Printer Driver Under

Windows 95/98.......................................................4-3

To Install the Printer Driver Using

the Installer (Auto Run)......................................4-3

To Uninstall the Printer Driver ..........................4-13

Installing the Printer Driver Under

Windows NT 4.0...................................................4-18

To Install the Printer Driver Using

the Installer (Auto Run)....................................4-18

To Uninstall the Printer Driver ..........................4-30

Registering the Status Display...........................4-35

Registering the Status Display Under

Windows 95/Windows 98.................................4-36

Registering the Status Display Under

Windows NT 4.0...............................................4-40

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Displaying the Driver Setup Dialog

(Windows 95/98/NT 4.0).......................................4-44

To Display the Driver Setup Dialog Under

Windows 95/98.................................................4-44

To Display the Driver Setup Dialog Under

Windows NT 4.0...............................................4-46

Using the Printer Driver Under

Windows 95/98/NT4.0..........................................4-48

Common Buttons .............................................4-49

Paper................................................................4-50

Page Layout.....................................................4-52

Image...............................................................4-57

Device Option...................................................4-59

About................................................................4-59

Using the Printer Status Display........................4-60

Opening the Printer Status Display..................4-60

To Open the Printer Status Display.............4-60

To Close the Printer Status Display............4-60

Using the Printer Status Display ......................4-61

Printer Status..............................................4-61

How to recover............................................4-61

War ning Status ...........................................4-61

Printer Status figure....................................4-61

Printing Status ............................................4-61

Controlling Pop Up Messages..........................4-62

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Switching Between the Expanded

and Reduced Views.........................................4-63

On-line Help.....................................................4-63

Displaying Printer Information... ......................4-64

Chapter 5: Maintenance

Replacing the Imaging Cartridge.........................5-1

To Replace the Imaging Cartridge .....................5-2

Cleaning the Printer ..............................................5-6

Cleaning the Outside of the Printer....................5-6

Cleaning the Paper Transport Roller..................5-7

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

Technical Support ..............................................6-1

Clearing a Paper Misfeed......................................6-2

Inside the Printer ..........................................6-2

Paper Output Misfeed ..................................6-6

Paper Input Misfeed (from Tray 1).................6-7

Paper Input Misfeed

(from Manual Feed Tray)...............................6-7

Paper Input Misfeed

(from Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit).....6-8

Paper Misfeed in the Duplex Unit.......................6-9

Upper Misfeed ..............................................6-9

Lower Misfeed...............................................6-9

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Print Quality Problems........................................6-10

Blank pages .....................................................6-10

Black pages......................................................6-10

Printout too light...............................................6-11

Printout too dark...............................................6-11

Blurred background..........................................6-12

Uneven print density ........................................6-12

Irregularities .....................................................6-12

White or black line............................................6-13

Toner smudges.................................................6-13

No output..........................................................6-14

Are you using the correct type

of printer cable?..........................................6-14

Are your computer’s communications

port settings correct?..................................6-14

Messages .............................................................6-15

When the Ready LED is on..............................6-16

When the Error LED is on................................6-20

Chapter 7: Specifications

PageWorks 18L Printer .........................................7-1

Second Paper Cassette Unit (Option)..................7-4

Third Paper Cassette Unit (Option)......................7-5

Duplex Unit (Option)..............................................7-6

Interface Connector and Cable ............................7-7

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SIMM (Option)........................................................7-8

Appendix A: Glossary

Appendix B: Quick Reference

Appendix C: Index

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Chapter

Chapter 1

Introduction

Introduction

1

Chapter 1

Introduction

Features

Features

The Minolta PageWorks 18L is a laser printer developed exclusively
for use with Windo ws 95, W indo ws 98, and W indows NT 4.0 operating
systems.

The various features listed belo w make the Minolta PageWorks 18L the
perfect printer for any size office.

• Fast 18-page per minute print speed

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• Powerful Windows

• Real 1200 × 600 dpi resolution

• Optional 10/100BaseT Ethernet NIC

• Windows host based PostScript level 2 standard for expanded soft-

printing technology for fast output

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Introduction

ware compatibility

• 250-sheet paper capacity

- 1,250-sheet maximum paper-holding capacity with optional
second and third cassette units installed

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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

(option)

Third paper
cassette unit (option)

Tray cover
Cassette cover (option)

Tray 2 (500-sheet
second cassette) (option)

Cassette cover
(option)

Tray 3 (500-sheet
third cassette)

(option)

Power
switch

Top cover release button

1-2

Paper size guide

Tray 1
(multipurpose tray)

Printer Parts and Accessories

Power cord socket
Parallel interface

connector

Chapter 1

Introduction

Network Interface
Card (NIC)(option)

Ethernet interface
connector

(10/100BaseT)
(option)

Top cover

Image transfer roller

Fusing unit

Imaging cartridge

1-3

Control Panel

Control Panel

The control panel has four indicator lights and one button.

Chapter 1

Error (amber)

Toner empty (amber)

Introduction

Paper empty (amber)

Ready (green)

Action key

Error LED

ON: A Fatal Error has occurred
BLINKING: A recoverable error has occurred
OFF: Normal

Toner Empty LED

ON: The imaging cartridge is empty
BLINKING: The imaging cartridge is almost empty
OFF: Normal

Paper Empty LED

ON: The selected paper tray is empty
OFF: Normal

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Control Panel

Ready LED

ON: The printer can receive print jobs
BLINKING: The printer is warming up
OFF: The printer is off line

Action Key

Press this key if an error should occur in order to have the
current condition of the printer displayed through the LED.

Indicator Lights

The four 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.

On Off Blinking

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Introduction

Action Key

• The LED display will change as you press the Action key.

• The appearance of this icon throughout this manual
indicates when you need to press the Action key.

Examples of the messages that can be displayed by the LED are
presented on the following page. For details, see “Chapter 6
Troubleshooting” (☞p. 6-15)

1-5

Control Panel

Initializing Power on, initializ-

Chapter 1

Introduction

Warming Up Printer is warming

When the Ready LED is on

LED Display Description Response Required

ing.

up.

Ready Printer is ready and

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able to print.

When the Ready LED is on

LED Display Description Response Required

Power Save Printer has entered

the Power Save
Mode.

Slowly
blinking

Control Panel

Chapter 1

Introduction

Paper Empty The paper supply of

one of the trays is
empty.

Size Mismatch The wrong size of

paper has been
detected in Tray 1,
Tray 2 or Tray 3.

Press the Action key
to see which tray is
out of paper. For
details, see “Chap­ter 6 Troubleshoot­ing”.

☞p. 6-18

Load the specified
size of paper into the
appropriate tray or
press and hold the
Action key for about
10 seconds until all
of the LED’s are on
to cancel the print

☞p. 3-3

job.

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Control Panel

When the Ready LED is on

LED Display Description Response Required

Wait Action Press the Action key

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Introduction

Toner Low The imaging car-

in the event of a
paper size error or
when operating in
the manual mode.

tridge is low on
toner but printing is
still possible.

Press the Action key .
Printing will begin.

Ready a new imag­ing cartridge. For
details, see “Chap­ter 5 Maintenance”.

☞p. 5-1

No Cassette/No Tray No Cassette:

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The casstte for Tray
2 or Tray 3 is not in
place.

No Tray:
A print job was sent
using the Tray 2 or T ray
3 setting in the printer
driver , e ven though
Tray 2 or T ray 3 is not
installed on the printer .

Press the Action key
to see which cassette
is not in place.

☞p. 6-19

Press the Action key
to see which tray is
not in place.

☞p. 6-19

Control Panel

When the Error LED is on

LED Display Description Response Required

Paper Size Error The paper-size set-

ting of the printer
driver does not
match the size of
paper that has been
detected in the tray.

Paper Misfeed A paper misfeed

occurred near the
Multipurpose tray,
Tray 2, Tray 3, Man­ual feeding tray,
Lower-duplex unit,
Drum unit, Fuser or
Upper-duplex unit.

Load the correct size
of paper or cancel
the print job (by
pressing the Action
key) and change the
paper-size setting in
the driver.

☞pp. 3-3, 6-20

Press the Action key
to see where the
paper misfeed
occurred. For
details, see “Chap­ter 6 Troubleshoot­ing”.

☞pp. 6-21, 6-22

Chapter 1

Introduction

Replace Imaging Cartridge The imaging car-

tridge is out of toner.

Replace the imaging
cartridge. For
details, see “Chap­ter 5 Maintenance”.

☞p. 5-1

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MEMO

Chapter 1

Introduction

Chapter

Chapter 2

Setting-up

Setting-up

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Chapter 2

Setting-up

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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Setting-up

• 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.

24-3/4" (632 mm)
or more

* 29-1/2

or more

(746 mm)

"

11-3/4" (300 mm)
or more

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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

"

(100 mm)

23-1/2
(600 mm)
or more

"

11-3/4
(300 mm)
or more

"

or more

33

(836 mm)

"

or more

* When equipped with an optional second cassette unit.

** 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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Setting-up

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.

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Setting-up

Installing Tray 1

Chapter 2

Setting-up

Using the left and right slots in the printer as guides, gently push

1

Tray 1 until it cannot be inserted any further (as shown in the
illustration).

2

2-8

Attach the tray cover onto Tray 1.

Connecting the Power Cord

Make sure that the printer’s power switch is in the (Off) posi-

1

tion.

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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.

2-9

Setting-up

Loading Paper

Chapter 2

Setting-up

Remove the tray cover from Tray 1.

1

Open all three of the paper size guides.

2

2-10

Setting-up

Place the paper stack onto the tray , print-side up. Secure the stack

3

by adjusting the paper size guides.

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Setting-up

Note

• A maximum level mark on the
can stack paper on
than this mark.

Replace the tray cover onto Tray 1.

4

Tray 1

. Make sure that paper is stacked no higher

paper size guide

shows how high you

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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

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

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printer is ready to print.

Initializing Warming Up Ready

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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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 7-7 of this User’s Manual for cable specifications and pin
assignments.

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Options

Options

This section describes the optional items that are available for this
printer:

Unit

SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module)

Many errors caused by data overload can be avoided by installing

Chapter 2

Setting-up

additional memory into the printer.
This printer comes with 2 MB of memory. You can increase memory

capacity to up to 16 MB by installing an optional 8 or 16 MB SIMM
into the memory connector located inside of the printer.

Memory SIMM(s), Duplex Unit, Second Paper Cassette

Third Paper Cassette Unit

,

, and the

Network Interface Card

Note

• Memory capacity can be increased to 16 MB by installing a 16 MB
SIMM into the printer. The successful installation of the expansion
memory can be confirmed by displaying the Printer Information in the
Printer Status Display. See page 4-64 “Displaying Printer Informa­tion...”.

• Installation of an optional SIMM will increase the memory capacity of
your printer. However, the memory of the optional SIMM will not be
combined with the initial 2 MB that came with the printer.

.

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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Using a screwdriver, loosen and remove the two screws that

4

secure the exterior side cover to the printer.

Options

Chapter 2

Setting-up

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).

Caution

• Do not touch any part of the main circuit inside of the printer.

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Options

Chapter 2

Setting-up

With the exterior side cover removed, the internal side cover of

6

the printer is exposed. With the screwdriver, loosen and remove
the four screws that secure the internal side cover.

Remove the internal side cover to expose the main circuit.

7

SIMM socket

2-16

Being careful not to touch the connection points along the edge of

8

the SIMM, insert the SIMM into the socket 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.

Options

Chapter 2

Setting-up

9

10

Make sure both clips on the socket are pushed through the holes
on the SIMM.

Replace the internal side cover using the four screws.

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Options

11

Chapter 2

Setting-up

12

Replace the external side cover using the two screws.

Select the Printer Information in the Printer Status Display and
check to make sure that the “Printer 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. See
page 4-64 “Displaying Printer Information...”.

Note

• To release the SIMM from the socket, push out on the metal taps on
each side of the socket.

• Installation of an optional SIMM will increase the memory capacity of
your printer. However, the memory of the optional SIMM will not be
combined with the initial 2 MB that came with the printer.

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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.

• 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.

Installing the Duplex Unit

Chapter 2

With a scre wdri v er or similar instrument, remo ve the flat clip that

1

is attached to the back of the main unit of the printer.

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2-19

Options

Chapter 2

Setting-up

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.

Note

• Make sure that the connector of the unit is inserted into
the printer securely.

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With one hand holding the duplex unit in position, use a Phillips

3

screwdri ver to tighten the scre ws that are permanently attached to
the back of the duplex unit.

Options

Chapter 2

Setting-up

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

See “Connecting the Power Cord”, page 2-9.
See “Turning On the Printer”, page 2-12.

Select the Printer Information in the Printer Status Display to ver-

5

ify that duplex unit is displayed in the Printer Information dialog.
See page 4-64 “Displaying Printer Information...”.

duplex unit

with your hand during installation until it is

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Options

Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit

You can increase the paper-holding capacity of your printer by
installing an optional second/third paper cassette unit. Each paper

cassette unit can hold up to 500 sheets of paper. The second and third
paper cassette units are interchangeable and can increase paper-

holding capacity to 1,000 sheets when installed together.

Chapter 2

Installing the Optional Second/Third Paper Cassette
Unit

Setting-up

• 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

Set the printer onto the paper cassette unit using the coupling

2

pins as a guide.

Note

• The printer weighs approximately 18 kg (39.7 lbs.) with the optional

second paper cassette unit

lift it when necessary.

installed. Two people are recommended to

Second paper cassette unit Third paper cassette unit

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Setting-up

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Options

Chapter 2

Setting-up

Insert Tray 2 or Tray 3 into the paper cassette unit.

3

Tray 2

Tray 3

Note

• Be sure to use both hands whenever
from or inserted into the

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T ray 2 or T ray 3

paper cassette unit

is being removed

.

Connect the power cord to the printer and then turn the printer on.

4

See “Connecting the Power Cord”, page 2-9.
See “Turning On the Printer”, page 2-12.

Select the Printer Information in the Printer Status Display to ver-

5

ify that Tray 2 or Tray 3 is displayed in the Printer Information
dialog. See page 4-64 “Displaying Printer Information...”.

Options

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Setting-up

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Options

Network Interface Card (NIC)

There is an optional
supported by this printer. For details, please see the User’s Manual for
the Network Interface Card.

Chapter 2

Setting-up

Installing the Optional Network Interface Card

10/100BaseT

Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord from the printer.

1

Disconnect the cable from the interface connector.

network interface card that is

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Options

Remove the screw that secures the cover panel to the back of the

2

printer. Remove the cover panel.

Note

• Make sure that you do not misplace the cover panel or screws when
you remove them. The screws will be used after the optional NIC is
installed.

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Setting-up

Take the NIC out of its carton.

3

Note

• When the NIC is taken out of its conductive bag or off its mat, hold it
by its edges to avoid touching the terminals or the patterned surfaces.

Insert the NIC as shown in the diagram.

4

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Options

Chapter 2

Secure the NIC into place using the same screws that were used

5

to hold the cover panel.

Setting-up

Note

• Follow the NIC’s installation procedure in reverse to remove the NIC.

Connect the power cord to the printer and then turn the printer on.

6

See “Connecting the Power Cord”, page 2-9.
See “Turning On the Printer”, page 2-12.

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Chapter 3

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3

Using the Printer

Chapter 3

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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 None None None None None None

Tray 3 None None None None None None

Manual

Feed Tray

Plain Paper
weighing:
60 to 90 g/m2
16 to 24 lbs.

Recycled
Paper
weighing:
60 to 90 g/m
16 to 24 lbs.

2

Trans­parency
Sheet

Special Paper

Labels Letter-

head

Enve­lopes

J-Post (Post­card ) size:
100 × 148 mm
4" × 5-3/4"

Thick Paper
weighing:
90 to 163 g/m
24 to 43 lbs.

Size

Standard size

Paper
Feeding
Port

Tray 1

A4

210 × 297 mm
8-1/4" × 11-3/4"

JIS B5

182 × 257 mm

7-1/4" × 10"

A5

148 × 210 mm

5-3/4" × 8-1/4"

Legal

216 × 356 mm

8-1/2" × 14"

Letter

216 × 279 mm

8-1/2" × 11"

Executive

184 × 267 mm
7-1/4" × 10-1/2"

2

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Invoice

140 × 216 mm

5-1/2" × 8-1/2"

Tray 2* None None

Tray 3* None None

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.

3-1

Paper

En velopes (Tray 1 and Manual Feed Tray)

Paper
Feeding
Port

Tray 1

Manual

Feed Tray

• Specialty paper is not supported for duplex printing.

Note

• Do not use the following types of paper to avoid reduced print quality,
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.

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✓ Paper folded, curled or torn.
✓ Paper having binding holes or perforations.
✓ Paper with surfaces that are too smooth or too rough or with varying

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 enve lope (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"

Env. C5

162 × 229mm

6-3/8" × 9"

Env. Monarch

98 × 190mm

3-7/8"×7-1/2"

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Loading Paper

Loading Paper

There are two primary sources that can be used to feed paper into the
printer: Tray 1 and the manual feed tray.

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/Tray 3 are available as optional paper sources. See the section
of this User’s Manual entitled “Loading Paper onto Tray 2/Tray 3” for
details on using these trays.

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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3-3

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 all three of the paper size guides.

2

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3-4

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

Tray 1

paper size guide

. Make sure that paper is stacked no higher

shows how high you

T ray

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3-5

Loading Paper

Chapter 3

Replace the tray cover onto Tray 1.

4

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3-6

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 2

Minolta Technical Support to find out how you can acquire this tray to
increase the capabilities of your printer.

and

Tray 3

are available as an option for this printer. Contact

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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3-8

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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3-10

Loading Paper

Loading Paper onto Manual Feed Tray

Make sure that the tray cover is properly attached to Tray 1.

1

Open the paper size guides.

2

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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3-11

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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3-12

Loading Paper

Printing on Envelopes

The manual feed tray supports feeds of Commercial 10, Monarch, DL
and C5 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 Long Edge Binding or Short Edge Binding when
generating duplex documents.

(1) Long Edge Binding

A

A

Portrait

(2) Short Edge Binding

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, Invoice.
Remember the following points when generating duplex documents:

• 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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Chapter

Printer Driver and

Status Display

Chapter 4

4

Printer Driver and Status Display

Chapter 4

Printer Driver and Status Display

Introduction

Introduction

This printer driver was especially designed to provide true Windows­based printing for your Minolta printer. The driver consists of three
programs: the printer status display, Masquerade and the driver itself.

Important!

• This printer driver is located on the CD-ROM that comes with your
printer. If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive or you wish
to download the updated printer driv er, it can be downloaded 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 18L printer driver.

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows
NT 4.0

Personal Computer: IBM-compatible PC with at least a 486DX
66MHz CPU (Pentium processor recommended)

Disk Drive: One, CD-ROM drive is required for installation
I/O Interface: IEEE 1284/ ECP/ EPP/ compatible
Memory: Windows 95/98: At least 16 MB of PC RAM

(32 MB recommended)

Windows NT 4.0: At least 32 MB of PC RAM

(64 MB recommended)

Free Hard Disk Space: At least 20 MB for files

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System Requirements

Note

• Use of a poor quality parallel cable may adversely affect input.

• In order to achieve the best results for your printed documents, your
computer should be equipped with at least 16 MB (Windows 95/98),
or 32 MB (Windows NT 4.0) of RAM. Additional RAM beyond the
recommended 32 MB (Windows 95/98), or 64 MB (Windows NT

4.0), will allow your printer to provide you with the high standards of
performance for which it was designed. If your computer’s current
memory capacity is less than 16 MB (Windows 95/98), or 32 MB
(Windows NT 4.0), the installation of additional memory is highly
recommended.

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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.

The printer driver must be installed using the CD-ROM’s installer.

To Install the Printer Driver Using the Installer
(Auto Run)

Turn on your computer and start up Windows 95 or Windows 98.

1

Insert the

2

ROM drive. At this time the following
automatically over the desktop on your monitor.

Printer Driver

CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-

Installer

screen appears

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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, double-

setup.exe

click

in the CD-ROM.

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Caution

• The printer driver must be installed using the CD-ROM’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.

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On the

3

Click

4

Select

5

computer or
network, and click

Installer

OK.

Local printer

screen, click

if the printer is connected directly to your

Network printer

.

OK

GDI Printer Driver

if the printer is connected through a

.

Select an installation option, and click

6

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4-4

OK

.

Note

Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98

• We strongly recommend that you select

PostScript Support

option allows the printer driver to switch automatically to a

PostScript Driver (ZScript)

when the

GDI Printer Driver

is unable to
produce a satisfactory printout of an image. Though this happens very
rarely, it is a good idea to select this option to ensure optimum print­ing results.

• Instructions for installing the

PostScript Driver (ZScript)

vided after the installation instructions for the
(Steps 15 through 20 on pages 4-8 to 4-10). If
has been selected, be sure to install the
using

Masquerade

.

PostScript Driver (ZScript)

• For a detailed description of ZScript, see the

User’s Guide (file name: ZScript.pdf)

from the

GDI Printer Driver

PostScript Support

Zenographic’s ZScript

Manual

are pro-

folder in the

CD-ROM.

Displaying Zenographic’s ZScript User’s Guide File

1. After you complete installation of the

the

Printer Driver

CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

GDI Printer Driver

, insert

If you have just installed the printer driver, the CD-ROM should
already be in the drive.
At this time, the

Installer

screen appears over the desktop on your

monitor.

. This

Chapter 4

2. Click the

Adobe Acrobat Reader

This starts installation of

Adobe Acrobat Reader

button.

. Follow the

instructions that appear on the screen. If your system already has

Adobe Acrobat Reader

installed, skip this step (Step 2) and jump

directly to Step 3.

3. On the

Installer

4. Double-click

screen, click the

My Computer

5. While the CD-ROM

and then click the CD-ROM

is highlighted, right click, select

(D:)

Quit

button.

(D:)

Open

and then left click.

6. Double-click

ZScript.pdf

from the

Manual

folder in the CD-ROM.

This displays Zenographic’s ZScript User’s Guide.

.

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Select the appropriate port.

7

Check Set as default printer if you w ant to use the printer as this

8

default printer or leav e this option unchecked if you do not want it
as the default.

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9

10

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Click the OK button to display the next dialog.
Rename the printer if you want and then click OK. To proceed

without renaming the printer, just click

OK.

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Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98

11

12

Change the directory name if you want or leave the default direc­tory name. Next, click
installation.

Click Yes (recommended) to print a test page or No if you want
to proceed without printing a test page.

Install to start actual GDI Printer Driver

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Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98

13

The Minolta Printer Utilities dialog on your computer screen
contains icons for

PageWorks-Pro 18L Status
PostScript Support option in Step 6 of this procedure, it also has

a

Masquerade icon.

Note

• The

• If you selected the

• If you did not select the

Masquerade

PostScript Support

continue from step 15 to install

pletes your installation of the

icon is not displayed if you did not select the

option in Step 6.

PostScript Support

Minolta PageWorks-Pro 18L Help, Minolta

, and Uninstall. If you selected the

option in Step 6, make sure to

PostScript Driver (ZScript)

PostScript Support

GDI Printer Driver

option, Step 14 com-

.

.

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15

Printer Driver and Status Display

On the Installer screen, click the Quit button.
To start installation of PostScript Driver (ZScript), double-click

the

Masquerade icon in the Minolta Printer Utilities dialog.

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16

In the Non-PostScript Printer s area, select Minolta P a geWorks/

Pro 18L on LPT1:

and then click the Install button.

17

After a few moments, the Minolta PageWorks/Pro (PSCRIPT)

Properties

dialog appears.

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18
19

Click OK to display the next dialog.
Confirm that Minolta PageWorks/Pro (PSCRIPT) is in the

Installed ZScript Printers area of the Masquerade dialog.

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20

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Click the Exit button to complete installation of PostScript

Driver (ZScript)

.

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21
22

On the taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click

Printers.

Confirm that two icons named Minolta PageWorks/Pro 18L and

Minolta PageWorks/Pro (PSCRIPT)

are shown in the Printers

dialog.

Note

• The

Minolta PageWorks/Pro (PSCRIPT)
Printers
PostScript Driver (ZScript)

dialog if you do not perform Steps 15 through 20 to install

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icon does not appear in the

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Print Test Page: Example
An example of the test page is shown below. Make sure that “Minolta

PageWorks/Pro 18L” is indicated as the printer model on the test page.
This confirms that the printer driver has been correctly installed.

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To Uninstall the Printer Driver

Note

• Skip steps 1 through 6 of the following procedure if you do not have

PostScript Driver (ZScript)

Turn on your computer and start up Windows 95 or Windows 98.

1

installed on your computer.

To start uninstallation of

2

on the taskbar, point to

, and then click

ties

PostScript Driver (ZScript)

Programs

Masquerade

, point to

.

, click

Minolta Printer Utili-

Start

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Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98

In the Installed ZScript Printers area, click Minolta Page-

3

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Works/Pro (PSCRIPT)

and then click Remove.

4

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Click Exit.

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On the taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click

5

Printers.

Confirm that the Minolta Pa geWorks/Pro (PSCRIPT) icon is no

6

longer displayed in the

To start uninstallation of the GDI Printer Driver, click Start on

7

the taskbar, point to
and then click

Uninstall.

Printers dialog.

Programs, point to Minolta Printer Utilities,

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Click Yes to proceed with the uninstall operation or No to abort.

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• This uninstall operation will delete all of the printer driver(s) that are
currently installed in the Minolta Printer Utilities group.

Click Yes to delete the directory that contains the Minolta Printer
Utilities program.

In the next dialog that appears, click Yes to restart the computer.

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On the taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click

Printers.

Confirm that the Minolta PageWorks/Pro 18L icon is no longer
shown in the

Printers dialog.

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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.

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Insert the
ROM drive. At this time the following
automatically over the desktop on your monitor.

Printer Driver

CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-

Installer

screen appears

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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

setup.exe

in the CD-ROM.

Caution

• The printer driver must be installed using the CD-ROM’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.

On the

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Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to

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complete the installation.

Select

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Installer

Local Printer

screen, click

.

GDI Printer Driver

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Click the OK button to display the next dialog.

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Select installation options.

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• We strongly recommend that you select

PostScript Support

option allows the printer driver to switch automatically to a

PostScript Driver (ZScript)

when the

GDI Printer Driver

is unable to
produce a satisfactory printout of an image. Though this happens very
rarely, it is a good idea to select this option to ensure optimum print­ing results.

• Instructions for installing the

PostScript Driver (ZScript)

vided after the installation instructions for the
(Steps 19 through 24 on pages 4-25 to 4-27). If
has been selected, be sure to install the
using

Masquerade

.

PostScript Driver (ZScript)

• For a detailed description of ZScript, see the

User’s Guide (file name: ZScript.pdf)

from the

GDI Printer Driver

PostScript Support

Zenographic’s ZScript

Manual

are pro-

folder in the

CD-ROM.

Displaying Zenographic’s ZScript User’s Guide File

1. After you complete installation of the

the

Printer Driver

CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

GDI Printer Driver

, insert

If you have just installed the printer driver, the CD-ROM should
already be in the drive.
At this time, the

Installer

screen appears over the desktop on your

monitor.

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2. Click the

Adobe Acrobat Reader

This starts installation of

Adobe Acrobat Reader

button.

. Follow the

instructions that appear on the screen. If your system already has

Adobe Acrobat Reader

installed, skip this step (Step 2) and jump

directly to Step 3.

3. On the

Installer

4. Double-click

screen, click the

My Computer

5. While the CD-ROM

and then click the CD-ROM

is highlighted, right click, select

(D:)

Quit

button.

(D:)

Open

and then left click.

6. Double-click

ZScript.pdf

from the

Manual

folder in the CD-ROM.

This displays Zenographic’s ZScript User’s Guide.

.

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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 Manuals.

If you plan to use the printer as a network printer, type in a name

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for

Share Name.

Example: PWP_18L

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Note

• Skip Step 7 if you do not check the

Click OK to display the next dialog.
Select the appropriate port.

Server Install

option in Step 8.