MINOLTA-QMS magicolor 2350 User Manual
®
magicolor 2350
User’s Guide
1800683-001B
Thank You
Thank you for purchasing a magicolor 2350 printer. You have made an excellent
choice. Your magicolor 2350 is specially designed for optimal performance in
Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, and other environments.
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guide may also be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
This product uses Software Developer Kit of Peerless Systems Corporation.
Copyright © 2001 Peerless Systems Corporation. All rights reserved.
This product uses NEST Office SDK of Novell, Inc. Copyright © 1999 by Novell, Inc.
NEST is a trademark of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
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MINOLTA-QMS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This software may not be reproduced,
modified, display ed, transferred, or copied in any form or in any manner or on any
media, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of MINOLTA-QMS,
Inc.
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Notice
MINOLTA-QMS, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to this guide and to the
equipment described herein without notice. Considerable effort has been made to
ensure that this guide is free of inaccuracies and omissions. However,
MINOLTA-QMS, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind including, but not limited to, any
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with regard
to this guide. MINOLTA-QMS, Inc. assumes no responsibility for, or liability for, errors
contained in this guide or for incidental, special, or consequential damages arising
out of the furnishing of this guide, or the use of this guide in operating the equipment,
or in connection with the performance of the equipment when so operated.
Registering the Printer
Mail (Americas only)—Fill out and send in the registration card enclosed in your
shipment.
Internet—Go to www.onlineregister.com/minolta-qms/ and follow the instructions on
the web page.
CD-ROM—Follow the instructions on the Software Utilit ies CD-ROM.
Contents
1 Software Installation........................................................................................ 7
Software Utilities CD-ROM 8
Drivers and Utilities 8
Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities,
Windows Environments—Auto-loading Installation 12
Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Windows Environments—Manual
Installation 14
Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Macintosh Environments 14
Some Notes to Consider 14
Macintosh OS 8/9—PPDs and Utilities Installation 15
Macintosh OS X—PPDs and Utilities Installation 17
UNIX, NetWare, and NDPS 19
Linux 19
English
2 Using Media.................................................................................................... 21
Introduction 22
Media Specifications 23
Media Types 24
General Considerations about Media 24
Plain Paper 25
Envelopes 25
Labels 26
Letterhead and Memo Media 28
Postcards 28
Thick Stock 29
English
Transparencies 29
What Is the guaranteed imageable (printable) area? 30
Page Margins 31
Image Alignment 32
Loading Media 32
Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray) 33
Tray 2 (Optional Lower Feeder Unit Media Tray) 35
Using Custom-Size Media 37
Duplexing 38
Output Tray 41
Media Storage 41
Accessing Other Printer Features 42
Print Resolution 42
Form Printing 42
Proof-then-Print Printing 42
Additional Assistance 43
3 Working with the Printer................................................................................ 45
About the Control Panel 46
Control Panel Indicators and Keys 46
Cancelling Print Jobs 47
Printer Menu Overview 48
Menu Overview 48
Main Men u 48
Proof/Print Menu 49
Print Menu 50
Paper Menu 50
Quality Menu 51
Interface Menu 53
System Default Menu 55
Service Menu 59
4 Working with the Printer Driver..................................................................... 61
About Printer Drivers 62
Using PostScript Drivers in Windows
XP/2000 62
Displaying the Tabs 62
Using the Tabs 63
Using PostScript Drivers in Windows NT 65
Displaying the Tabs 65
Using the Tabs 66
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Using PostScript Drivers in Windows
Me/98 68
Displaying the Tabs 68
Using the Tabs 69
Using Macintosh PPDs 71
Displaying the Printer Options 71
5 Working with Color ........................................................................................ 73
About Color Printing 74
Printer Resolutions 74
Selecting a Resolution 74
Enhanced Automatic Image Density Control (eAIDC) 75
Color Matching 76
Quick Color Configuration 76
Color Options 76
Color Rendering Dictionaries 76
Color Profiles 77
Profiles for Host-based Color Management 78
CMM Test Page 78
K-Preserve 78
RGB Gray Treatment 79
Troubleshooting Color Problems 79
6 Working with the Status Monitor.................................................................. 83
Introduction 84
Environment 84
Recognizing Status Monitor Alerts 84
Recovering from a Status Monitor Alert 84
Closing the Status Monitor 85
English
7 Replacing Consumables ............................................................................... 87
Consumable Life Expectancies 88
Auto-Image Density Control (AIDC) 88
Toner Cartridge Life 89
Replacing Consumables 90
Refilled Toner Cartridges 90
Replacing a Toner Cartridge 90
Replacing All the Toner Cartridges at Once 95
Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle 95
Replacing the OPC Drum Cartridge 97
Ordering Consumables 100
8 Maintaining the Printer ................................................................................ 101
Maintaining the Printer 102
Cleaning the Printer 104
Exterior 104
Contents
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Interior 105
Media Rollers 105
9 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 113
Introduction 114
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Verifying Printer Configuration Information 114
Preventing Media Jams 115
Understanding the Media Path 116
Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray) 116
Tray 2 (Optional Lower Feeder Unit with 500-Sheet Media Tray) 116
Duplex Option 117
Clearing Media Jams 118
Handling Media Jams by Location 119
Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray) 119
Tray 2 (Optional Lower Feeder Unit Media Tray) 119
Inside the Printer 121
Duplex Option 124
Output Tray 124
Solving Problems with Media Jams 125
Solving Other Problems 128
Solving Problems with Printing Quality 134
Status, Error, and Service Messages 140
Standard Status Messages 140
Error Messages 141
Service Messages 145
Additional Assistance 146
10 Installing Accessories ................................................................................. 147
Introduction 148
Antistatic Protection 149
Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) 149
Basic Functionality 150
Installing a DIMM 150
Duplex Option 153
Kit Contents 153
Installing the Duplex Option 153
Optional Lower Feeder Unit and Tray 2 156
Kit Contents 156
Installing the Lower Feeder Unit 157
Installing an Internal Hard Disk 160
11 Repacking the Printer .................................................................................. 163
Storing the Printer 164
Relocating Your Printer 164
Repacking the Printer 165
What’s Involved? 166
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A. Turn off the Printer, Unplug the Power Cord, and Remove
the Interface Cables 166
B. Remove the Media and the Tray 1 Media Support 167
C. Remove the Options (if Attached) 167
D. Remove the Waste Toner Bottle, Plug the Openings, and
Dispose of It According to Your Local Regulations 170
E. Remove the OPC Drum Cartridge 170
F. Remove the Transfer Belt 172
G. Repack the Printer for Shipment 173
H. Repack the OPC Drum and Transfer Belt Unit for Shipment 174
Reinstalling the Printer 175
Reinstalling a Transfer Belt Unit 176
A Technical Specifications ............................................................................. 177
Requirements 178
Space Requirements 178
Location Requirements 180
Interface Panel 181
Power Requirements 182
ENERGY STAR Compliance 183
Engine and Controller Specifications 184
Engine 184
Print Speed—Simplex 184
Print Speed—Autoduplex 184
General 185
Controller 185
Electrical 187
Hazardous Chemical Substance Reporting 189
Physical 189
Consumable Life Expectancies 190
Plain Paper 191
Special Media 191
Regulatory Compliance
Safety Information 192
For Norway Users 196
For Finland, Sweden Users 196
Warning and Precaution Symbols 197
Meaning of Symbols 197
Working Safely with Your Laser Printer 200
English
Index ..................................................................................................................... 203
Contents
v
Software
Installation
English
Software Utilities CD-ROM
If you followed all the steps in the Installation Guide t hat cam e with your
printer, then the printer is properly set up, connected to your computer,
plugged in, turned o n, and rea dy to re ce ive th e s ystem s oft ware, drivers , a nd
utilities on the Software Utilities CD-ROM.
Put the CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM drive and the MINOLTA-QMS
AutoInstaller begins the installation process.
English
Drivers and Utilities
The printer driver and additional software on the Software Utilities CD-ROM
can be installed on PC, Macintosh, and other computers using any of the
following:
Windows Me
Windows 98
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows NT4
Drivers and PPDs
Manual installation instructions and additional information are included
in the magicolor 2350 Reference Guide in case you need them.
Macintosh OS 8, 9 or X (version
10.0.3 or higher)
UNIX/Linux
NetWare (Versions 5 and 6)
NDPS
Drivers Use/Benefit Installation Instructions
PostScript 2/3
Drivers
Windows XP/
2000
Windows
Me/98
Windows NT4
PCL6 Drivers
Windows XP
(1200 dpi)
Windows 2000
Windows
Me/98
These drivers give you
access to all of the
printer features,
including finishing and
advanced layout
PCL6 allows access to
most of the features on
the printer.
“Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities,
Windo ws Environments —Auto-loading
Installation” on page 12
Readme on the Software Utilities
CD-ROM.
Software Utilities CD-ROM8
Drivers Use/Benefit Installation Instructions
PCL5e Drivers
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows
Me/98
Windows NT4
Macintosh PPDs PostScript Printer
Windows PPDs These PPD files allow
Linux PPDs These PPDs can be
PCL5e allows limited
access to features on
the printer.
Description (PPD) files
allow you to configure
options such as
memory and informs
the computer what
options and features
are available.
you to install the printer
for a variety of
platforms, drivers, and
applications.
used with third-party
Linux print filters that
use PPDs.
Readme on the Software Utilities
CD-ROM.
You cannot install a PCL5e driver for
Windows 9x or Wi ndows NT4 without a
Windows CD-ROM. This CD-ROM is
required so you can supply the
following files when prompted:
For PCL5 9x—ICONLIB.DDL,
UNIDRV.DLL, and UNIDRV.HLP
For PC5 NT4—RASDD.DLL,
RASDDUI.DLL, and RASDDUI.HLP.
If you install the driver and skip these
files, an error message displays at the
end of the process.
Readme on the Software Utilities
CD-ROM
Readme on the Software Utilities
CD-ROM;
magicolor 2350 Reference Guide on
the Documentation CD-ROM
Readme on the Software Utilities
CD-ROM
English
Software Utilities CD-ROM
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Utilities
Utilities Use/Benefit Installation
Instructions
Status Monitor
for
Windows
English
Crown Print
Monitor+
Windows
MQI Download
Manager
Pantone Tables These tables allow you to match printed
ICC/ICM
Profiles
Macintosh
Installer
for
This Windows utility provides
information on the status of print jobs
and alerts you if the printer is not
functioning correctly. It works with
printers connected via TCP/IP or USB.
This Wind ows utility provides an effi cient
method for transporting print jobs
directly to a MINOLTA-QMS printer via
the TCP/IP protocol.
This utility provides the ability to
download fonts and overlays to the
printer’s hard disk. It also allows you to
download fonts to printer memory.
colors to screen c olors. Provide d for use
with PostScript High resolution printing
(600 x 600 dpi with contone imaging).
These color profiles provide support for
host-based color management systems
including Microsoft ICM 2 for Windows,
Apple ColorSync, CorelDRAW, Kodak
KCMS, Adobe Photoshop 5 and others.
This installer automatically places all
needed print-related components, such
as a PostScript Printer Description
(PPD) file, color profiles, screen fonts,
and registration information, in the
correct locations on your system and
allows you to use your printer with
Macintosh OS 8, 9, or X (version 10.0.3
or higher).
Readme on the
Software Utilities
CD-ROM
Readme on the
Software Utilities
CD-ROM
Readme on the
Software Utilities
CD-ROM
Readme on the
Software Utilities
CD-ROM
Readme on the
Software Utilities
CD-ROM
Readme on the
Software Utilities
CD-ROM
Software Utilities CD-ROM10
Utilities Use/Benefit Installation
Instructions
PageScope Net
Care
UNIX Host
Software
NDPS Gateway The NetWare interface allows Netware
PageScope
Network Setup
Utility
This utility, designed with adm inis trators
in mind, is a powerful tool allowing
centralized managem ent of network
printers. It is available for Windows and
UNIX platforms. Refer to the
PageScope Net Care chapter in the
Reference Guide or PageScope Net
Care Administrator’s Manual, both in
PDF format on the Documentation
CD-ROM.
UNIX Host Software, compatible with a
variety of UNIX platforms, allows for the
customization of UNIX-based queues
and filters for the spec ific fe atures o f the
Crown printer.
users to manage printers from a central
location.
This utility provides basic configuration
functions for network printers using
TCP/IP and IPX protocols.
Readme on the
Software Utilities
CD-ROM; magicolor
2350 Reference Guide
on the Documentation
CD-ROM
Readme on the
Software Utilities
CD-ROM; magicolor
2350 Reference Guide
on the Documentation
CD-ROM
Readme on the
Software Utilities
CD-ROM CD-ROM;
magicolor 2350
Reference Guide on
the Documentation
CD-ROM
Readme on the
Software Utilities
CD-ROM; magicolor
2350 Reference Guide
on the Documentation
CD-ROM
English
Software Utilities CD-ROM
11
Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Windows Environments—Auto-loading Installation
1
Insert the Software Utilities
CD-ROM in your CD-ROM
drive.
English
If the CD-ROM does
not start
automatically,
double-click
setup.exe in the root
directory.
2 In the first window, click Printer Setup.
3 Choose the method by
which the PC and printer are
connected.
4 Follow the instructions on
the screen.
Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Windows12
5 On the Printer Options
screen, use the check
boxes to print a test
page, make the new
printer your default, set
printer properties and
printing preferences, or
update printer firmware
(also called printer
system software).
Be sure the check
the Update Printer
Firmware box. It’s
very important to
update the printer
firmware the first time you install the printer.
6 On the last screen, choose Finish.
This returns you to the Main Menu screen where you can register your
printer, review driver or utility documentation, or purchase supplies online.
When you are finished, exit from the Installer.
7 When the system software installation is complete, remove the CD-ROM
from your CD-ROM drive and store it in a safe place.
English
Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Windows
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Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Windows Environments—Manual Installation
Manual installation instru ction s are i nclud ed in t he magicolor 2350 Reference
Guide. Refer to Secti on 2, “Ins tal ling Prin ter Software, Drivers , and PPDs” fo r
complete instructions.
English
Arabic and Hebrew versions of the drivers and utilities must be
installed manually.
Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Macintosh Environments
Some Notes to Consider
In the following sections, we assume that you are installing the software
for the first time.
The current version of Macintosh OS X has limited support for PPD
(PostScript Printer Description) files. Although MINOLTA-QMS printers
can be used with Macintosh OS X, not all advanced printing features are
available. Advanced printing features are still available under Macintosh
OS 9.
You can connect to your printer by
A USB cable
A crossover Ethernet cable
Ethernet patch cables and an Ethernet hub
Macintosh—PPDs
MINOLTA-QMS developed a PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file for the
magicolor 2350. This PPD works with the Macintosh Operating System’s
PostScript printer driver (LaserWriter) to provide support for the features on
the magicolor 2350, such as print resolution and media sizes, and optional
features such as duplexing and proof-then-print.
Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Windows14
Macintosh OS 8/9—PPDs and Utilities Installation
OS 8/9 Step 1. Software Installation
a
Insert the Software Utilities
CD-ROM in your Macintosh’s CD-ROM drive.
If this screen does not
appear, double-click the
MINOLTA-QMS CD-ROM
icon on your Macintosh
desktop.
b Double-click the Install icon.
c Follow the instructions on
the screen to install the
magicolor 2350 PPD and
utilities.
d After the PPD and utilities installation is complete, choose Quit.
e When the system software installation is complete, remove the
CD-ROM from your CD-ROM drive and store it in a safe place.
OS 8/9 Step 2. Creating a Desktop Printer
USB Connection
English
a Plug one end of the USB cable into the Macintosh and the other into
the printer’s USB port.
b Locate the Desktop Printer Utility.
If you cannot locate it on your Macintosh hard disk, it can be found on
your Macintosh’s system CD-ROM.
c Double-click the Desktop Printer Utility icon to open the application.
The first window prompts you to select the type of desktop printer you
would like to create.
d Select Printer (USB), and select OK.
e Choose the Change button in the PostScript Printer Description sec-
tion. In the resulting window, select the magicolor 2350 PPD, and
choose Select.
f Choose the Change button in the USB Pri nter Selec tion sec tion. In th e
resulting window, select the magicolor 2350, and click
Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Macintosh
OK.
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EtherTalk Connection
a
You can connect via Ethernet in either of two ways:
Plug one end of a cross over Ethernet c able into the Macintosh a nd
the other into the printer’s Ethernet port.
Use Ethernet patch cables and an Ethernet hub. Plug one end of
each patch cable into the hub, then plug the other end of one into
the Macintosh and the other end of the second into the printer’s
English
Ethernet port.
b Open the Chooser and select LaserW rite r.
c When your printer boot s up, it finds a de fault zone. If your network has
more than one zone and you want to use a different zone, use the
Interface/Ethernet/Ethertalk/Name and Zone menus on the printer
control panel to specify the new zone.
The Name and Zone menus allow you to identify 1 zone with a
name up to 32 characters long. (Up to 16 characters can be
entered in each of the two menus). You cannot use these two
menus to identify two zones. Trailing spaces are not considered
part of the zone name. All standard printable ASCII characters are
valid except the @ and ' symbols. The names are case sensitive.
d Choose Create and then Set-Up.
LPR Connection
a
You can connect via Ethernet in either of two ways:
Plug one end of a cross over Ethernet c able into the Macintosh a nd
the other into the printer’s Ethernet port.
Use Ethernet patch cables and an Ethernet hub. Plug one end of
each patch cable into the hub, then plug the other end of one into
the Macintosh and the other end of the second into the printer’s
Ethernet port.
b Locate the Desktop Printer Utility.
If you cannot locate it on your Macintosh hard disk, it can be found on
your Macintosh’s system CD-ROM.
c Select Printer (LPR), and select OK.
d Type in the IP Address and use the same address for the Queue
name. Click OK.
e Choose Create.
f Name the printer with the IP Address or a descriptive name.
Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Macintosh16
Macintosh OS X—PPDs and Utilities Installation
OS X Step 1. Software Installation—Automatic
a
Insert the Software Utilities CD-ROM in your Macintosh’s CD-ROM
drive.
If this screen does not appear,
double-click the
MINOLTA-QMS CD-ROM icon
on your Macintosh desktop.
b Double-click the install icon.
The installer uses the
path Hard Disk Name/
Library/Printers/ PPDs/
Contents/Resources/
for PPDs and the path: Hard Disk Name/Library/Fonts/ for
fonts.
c Follow the instructions on the screen to install the magicolor 2350
PPD and utilities.
d After the PPD and utilities installation is complete, choose Quit.
OS X Alternate Step 1. Software Installation—Manual
English
Manual installation instruc tions are in clude d in th e magicolor 2350 Reference
Guide. Refe r to Sectio n 2, “Inst all ing Prin ter Software, Drivers, and PPDs” for
complete instructions.
OS X Step 2. Creating a Printer Queue
a Connect the printer to the computer using a USB or Ethernet
connection.
For USB, plug one end of the USB cable into the PC and the other into
the matching printer port.
For Ethernet, you can connect in either of two ways:
Plug one end of a cross over Ethernet c able into t he Macintosh a nd
the other into the printer’s Ethernet port.
Use Ethernet patch cables and an Ethernet hub. Plug one end of
each patch cable into the hub, then plug the other end of one into
the Macintosh and the other end of the second into the printer’s
Ethernet port.
Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Macintosh
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b Locate and double-click the Print Center utility to open it.
c In the Printer List window, choose Add Printer.
d In the resulting window, select from USB, AppleTalk, or LPR to match
your printer connection.
USB—The magicolor 2350 appears in the window.
AppleTalk (for Ethernet connection)—Select the zone and scroll
through printer choices. The magicolor 2350 appears in the choice list.
English
LPR—Enter the IP Address. If the “Use Default Queue on Server” box
is checked, click it to unselect it. Type in the IP Address again for the
Queue name.
e Choose the Printer Model popup menu to select the magicolor 2350
PPD, and choose Other.
f Browse to Library/Printers/PPDs/Contents/Resources/en.lproj.
The first two letters of the folder name are an abbreviation for
the language. If you prefer another language instead of
English, you can pick a different .lproj folder.
g Select the magicolor 2350 PPD. Click Choose and then click Add.
The Printer List opens again.
h Double-click on the printer you just created to open the Print Queue
window.
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UNIX, NetWare, and NDPS
For UNIX, NetWare 5, NetWare 6, and NDPS installation, refer to the
magicolor 2350 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. Section 2
of the Reference Guide, “Installing Printer Software, Drivers, & PPDs,”
includes basic information about these interfaces as well as instruction for
installation.
For information about connecting using earlier versions of NetWare,
check the Answer Base at www.minolta-qms.com.
Linux
For Linux PPD and PDQ installation, refer to the magicolor 2350 Reference
Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. Section 2 of the Reference Guide,
“Installing Printer Software, Drivers, & PPDs,” includes basic information
about PDQ, XPDQ, CUPS, and XPP connections and instructions for
installing them.
English
UNIX, NetWare, and NDPS
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Using Media
English
Introduction
This chapter provides infor mation on hand ling, s elect ing, lo ading, a nd stor ing
media.
Getting Started
What types and sizes of media can I load? page 23
What Is the guaranteed imageable (printable) area? page 30
English
Other Information
How do I load media? page 32
How do I use custom-size media? page 37
How do I duplex? page 38
How do I store media? page 41
Where can I order MINOL TA-QMS-approved media or get more
information?
All media is fed short edge first, face up.
There is a 0.157” (4 mm ) non-print bo rder for all edg es on all me dia types.
Any paper longer than 13.76” (349.6 mm) has a nonguaranteed area of
0.39” (10 mm) on the bottom of each page.
See your appl ic ati on do cu me nt a tion for sp ec ifi c in form ati on on form att ing
data and printing.
Try printing your data on a plain sheet of paper first to check placement.
Only plain paper 16-24 lb bond (60-90 g/m
Media Specifications for supported sizes.
page 43
2
) can be autoduplexed. See
Attention
Use only MINOLTA-QMS-approved media. Using unsupported media
such as inkjet paper will result in damaging the printer and in voiding
your warranty.
Introduction22
Media Specifications
What types and sizes of media can I load?
Media Media Size Tray* Duplex Mode Weight
Inches Millimeters
A4 8.2 x 11.7 210.0 x 297.0 1 or 2 Yes
A5 5.9 x 8.3 148.0 x 210.0 1 No
B5 (JIS) 7.2 x 10.1 182.0 x 257.0 1 No
Custom, Minimum 3.6 x 8.3 92.0 x 210.0 1 No
Custom, Maximum 8.5 x 14.0 216.0 x 356.0 1 Y es**
Executive 7.25 x 10.5 184.0 x 267.0 1 No
Folio 8.3 x 13.0 210.0 x 330.0 1 Y es
Foolscap 8.0 x 13.0 203.2 x 330.2 1 Y es
Government Letter 8.0 x 10.5 203.0 x 267.0 1 Yes
Government Legal 8.5 x 13.0 216.0 x 330.0 1 Yes
Kai 16 7.3 x 10.2 185.0 x 260.0 1 No
Kai 32*** 5.1 x 7.3 130.0 x 185.0 1 No
Legal 8.5 x 14.0 215.9 x 355.6 1 Y es
Letter 8.5 x 11.0 215.9 x 279.4 1 or 2 Yes
Letter Plus 8.5 x 12.7 215.9 x 322.3 1 Y es
Statement 5.5 x 8.5 140.0 x 216.0 1 No
UK Quarto 8.0 x 10.0 203.2 x 254.0 1 No
A4 Transparency 8.2 x 11.7 210.0 x 297.0 1 No
Letter Transparency 8.5 x 11.0 215.9 x 279.4 1 No
Japanese Postcard 3.9 x 5.8 100.0 x 148.0 1 No
Envelope B5 (ISO) 6.9 x 9.8 176.0 x 250.0 1 No
Envelope C5 6.4 x 9.0 162.0 x 229.0 1 No
Envelope C6 4.5 x 6.4 114.0 x 162.0 1 No
Envelope Commercial #10 4.1 x 9.5 104.1 x 241.3 1 No
Envelope International DL4.3 x 8.7 110.0 x 220.0 1 No
Plain
Paper
Thick
Stock
Plain
Paper
Transparency
Thick
Stock
16–24 lb
bond
(60–90
g/m²)
Use only
approved
media
Use only
approved
media
English
Envelope Monarch 3.9 x 7.5 99.0 x 190.5 1 No
Envelope Chokei #3 4.7 x 9.2 120.0 x 235.0 1 No
Envelope Chokei #4 3.5 x 8.1 90.0 x 205.0 1 No
Thick Stock — Supported for Letter, A4, and smaller media
Custom, Minimum 3.6 x 5.8 92.0 x 148.0 1 No
Custom, Maximum 8.5 x 11.7 216.0 x 297.0
Notes: * Tray 1 = Multipurpose Tray (MPT)
Tray 2 = Optional Lower Feeder Unit Media Tray (letter or A4 media only)
**Custom media longer than 11” (279 mm) can be duplexed.
***43 lb bond is also referred to as 90 lb index stock
Media Specifications
Thick
Stock
25–43 lb***
(91–163
g/m²)
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Media Types
Before purchasing a large quantity of special media, do a trial printing
with the same media and check print quality. Check www.minolta-qms.com
for a list of currently approved media.
General Considerations about Media
English
For best results, use media that is
Suitable for plain-paper laser printers, su ch as st a nda rd o r rec ycle d office
paper
Stored on a flat, level surface in its original wrapper
Attention
Do not use the media types listed below. These could cause poor print
quality, media jams, or damage to the printer.
Do not use media that is
Coated with a processed surface (such as carbon paper, digitally gloss-
coated media, colored paper that has been treated)
Carbon backed
Iron-on transfer media (heat-sensitive paper, heat-pressure paper,
heat-press transfer paper)
Cold-water-transfer paper
Pressure sensitive
Designed specifically for inkjet printers (superfine paper, glossy paper,
glossy film, postcards, etc.)
Already printed on by another printer, copier, or fax machine
Dusty
Wet (or damp)
Keep media between 35% to 85% relative humidity. Toner does
not adhere well to moist or wet paper.
Layered
Adhesive
Folded, creased, curled, embossed, warped, or wrinkled
Perforated, three-hole punched, or torn
Too slick, too coarse, too textured
Different in texture (roughness) on the front and back
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Too thin or too thick
Stuck together with static electricity
Composed of foil or gilt; too luminous
He at sen sitive or canno t withst and the fusin g temp erature (3 56° F/18 0° C)
Irregularly shaped (not rectangular or not cut at right angles)
Attached with glue, tape, paper clips, staples, ribbons, hooks, or buttons
Acidic
An y other medi a that is not approved
Plain Paper
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Capacity Tray 1
(multipurpose
tray)
Tray 2
(optional lower
feeder unit
media tray)
Orientation Face up
Ty pe Check www.m inolt a-qms.co m/support (click on Answer Bas e)
for currently approved m edia. To order approved media, go to
www.q-shop.com.
Driver Mode Plain paper
Weight 16–24 lb bond (60–90 g/m²)
Duplexing See page 23 for supported sizes.
200 sheets of 22 lb bond (80 g/m2) paper;
capacity for other weights varies accordingly.
500 sheets of 22 lb bond (80 g/m2) paper
(letter/A4); capacity for other weights varies
accordingly.
Envelopes
Your printer receives the instructions to print on envelopes from your
application. See your application documentation for specific information on
printing envelopes.
Print on the front (address) side only. Some parts of the envelope consist of
three layers of paper—the front, back, and flap. Anything printed in these
layered regions may be lost or faded.
Capacity Tray 1 Up to 50 envelopes, depending on their thickness
Tray 2 Not supported
Orientation Face up
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Ty pe Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer
Base) for currently approved media. To order approved
media, go to www.q-shop.com.
Driver Mode Thick Stock
Weight 25–43 lb bond (91–163 g/m²)
Duplexing Not supported
Note 43 lb bond (163 g/m²) is also referred to as 90 lb index stock
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Use envelopes that are
Com mon of fic e envelop es appro ved for las er printin g with diagon al join ts ,
sharp folds and edges, and ordinary gummed flaps
Because the envelopes pass through heated rollers, the gummed
area on the flaps may seal. Using envelopes with emulsion-based
glue avoids this problem.
Approved for laser printing
Dry
Printed on the front (address) side only
Do not use envelopes that have
Sticky flaps
Tape seals, metal clasps, paper clips, fasteners, or peel-off strips for
sealing
Transparent windows
Too rough of a surface
Material that will melt, vaporize, offset discolor, or emit dangerous fumes
Been presealed
Labels
A sheet of labels c onsist s of a fac e sheet (t he printing surface), adhesive, a nd
a carrier sheet:
The face sheet must follow the plain paper specification.
The face sheet surface must cover the entire carrier sheet, and no
adhesive should come through on the surface.
You can print continuously with label paper. However, this could affect the
media feed, depending on the media quality and printing environment. If
problems occur, print one sheet at a time.
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Format label data within your application. Try printing your data on a plain
sheet of paper first to check placement. Check your application
documentation for other information on printing labels.
Capacity Tray 1 Up to 50 label sheets, depending on their
thickness
Tray 2 Not supported
Orientation Face up
Ty pe Use only labels recommended for laser printers. Check
www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base) for
currently approved media.
Driver Mode Label Stock
Weight 16–90 lb (60–163 g/m²)
Duplexing Not supported
Use label sheets that are
Recommended for laser printers
Letter or A4 size (adhesive label stock)
Do not use label sheets that
Have labels that easily peel off
Have backing sheets that have peeled away or have exposed adhesive
Labels may stick to the fuser unit, causing them to peel off and media
jams to occur.
Are perforated
Do not use
OK to use
English
Media Types
Full-page labels
(uncut)
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Letterhead and Memo Media
Format letterhead or memo data within your application. Try printing your
data on a plain sheet of paper first to check placement.
Capacity Tray 1 Up to 200 sheets, depending on their size and
Tray 2 Up to 500 sheets of 22 lb bond (80 g/m2) paper
English
Orientation Face up
Ty pe Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer
Base) for currently approved media. To order approved
media, go to www.q-shop.com .
Driver Mode Plain paper
Weight 16–24 lb bond (60–90 g/m²)
Duplexing See page 23 for supported size. Face up—top of page first
Postcards
Format postcard d ata within your applic ation . T ry printi ng your dat a on a plai n
sheet of paper first to check placement.
Capacity Tray 1 Up to 50 postcards, depending on their thickness
Tray 2 Not supported
Orientation Face up
Ty pe Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer
Base) for currently approved media. To order approved
media, go to www.q-shop.com .
Driver Mode Thick Stock
Weight 16–90 lb (60–163 g/m²)
Duplexing Not supported
thickness
(letter/A4 only)
Use postcards that are
Recommended for laser printers
Do not use postcards that are
Coated
Designed for inkjet printers
Perforated
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