2350 is specially designed for optimal performance in Windows, Macintosh, UNIX and other environments. Trademarks KONICA MINOLTA and the KONICA MINOLTA logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of KONICA MINOLTA HOLDINGS, INC. QCOLOR and magicolor are trademarks or registered trademarks of KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC.
Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Windows Environments—Auto-loading Installation 12 Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Windows Environments—Manual Installation 12 Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Macintosh Environments 13 Some Notes to Consider Macintosh OS 9—PPDs and Utilities Installation Macintosh OS X—PPDs and Utilities Installation...
Accessing Other Printer Features 40 Print Resolution Form Printing Proof-then-Print Printing Additional Assistance 41 3 Working with the Printer ... 43 About the Control Panel 44 Control Panel Indicators and Keys Cancelling Print Jobs 45 Printer Menu Overview 46 Menu Overview...
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Refilled Toner Cartridges Replacing a Toner Cartridge Replacing All the Toner Cartridges at Once Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle Replacing the OPC Drum Cartridge Ordering Consumables 96 8 Maintaining the Printer ... 99 Maintaining the Printer 100 Cleaning the Printer 102 Contents...
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Installing the Duplex Option Optional Lower Feeder Unit and Tray 2 Kit Contents Installing the Lower Feeder Unit Installing an Internal Hard Disk 11 Repacking the Printer ... 163 Storing the Printer 164 Relocating Your Printer 164 Repacking the Printer 165 Contents...
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What’s Involved? A. Turn off the Printer, Unplug the Power Cord, and Remove the Interface Cables B. Remove the Media and the Tray 1 Media Support C. Remove the Options (if Attached) D. Remove the Waste Toner Bottle, Plug the Openings, and Dispose of It According to Your Local Regulations E.
Software Utilities CD-ROM If you followed all the steps in the Installation Guide that came with your printer, then the printer is properly set up, connected to your computer, plugged in, turned on, and ready to receive the system software, drivers, and utilities on the Software Utilities CD-ROM.
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Windows PPDs These PPD files allow you to install the printer for a variety of platforms, drivers, and applications. Linux PPDs These PPDs can be used with third-party Linux print filters that use PPDs.
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Crown Print This Windows utility provides an efficient Monitor+ for method for transporting print jobs Windows directly to a KONICA MINOLTA printer via the TCP/IP protocol. Download This utility provides the ability to Manager for download fonts and overlays to the Windows printer’s hard disk.
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UNIX Host Software, compatible with a Software variety of UNIX platforms, allows for the customization of UNIX-based queues and filters for the specific features of the Crown printer. NDPS Gateway The NetWare interface allows Netware users to manage printers from a central location. PageScope...
Choose the method by which the PC and printer are connected. Follow the instructions on the screen. 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).
The current version of Macintosh OS X has limited support for PPD (PostScript Printer Description) files. Although KONICA MINOLTA 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.
Ethernet port. b Open the Chooser and select LaserWriter. c When your printer boots up, it finds a default 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.
Use Ethernet patch cables and an Ethernet hub. Plug one end of each patch cable into the hub, then plug the other end of one into the Macintosh and the other end of the second into the printer’s Ethernet port.
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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. Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Macintosh...
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.
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. Attention Use only KONICA MINOLTA-approved media. Using unsupported media such as inkjet paper will result in damaging the printer and in voiding your warranty. page 21...
Media Specifications What types and sizes of media can I load? Media Inches 8.2 x 11.7 5.9 x 8.3 B5 (JIS) 7.2 x 10.1 Custom, Minimum 3.6 x 8.3 Custom, Maximum 8.5 x 14.0 Executive 7.25 x 10.5 Folio 8.3 x 13.0 Foolscap 8.0 x 13.0 Government Letter...
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.
Duplexing See page 21 for supported sizes. 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.
Driver Mode Thick Stock Weight 25–43 lb bond (91–163 g/m²) Duplexing Not supported Note 43 lb bond (163 g/m²) is also referred to as 90 lb index stock Use envelopes that are Common office envelopes approved for laser printing with diagonal joints, sharp folds and edges, and ordinary gummed flaps Because the envelopes pass through heated rollers, the gummed area on the flaps may seal.
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Capacity Tray 1 Tray 2 Orientation Face up Type Use only labels recommended for laser printers. Check printer.konicaminolta.net/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...
Capacity Tray 1 Tray 2 Orientation Face up Type Check printer.konicaminolta.net/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media. Driver Mode Plain paper Weight 16–24 lb bond (60–90 g/m²) Duplexing See page 21 for supported size. Face up—top of page first Postcards Format postcard data within your application.
Mixed with any other media in the media trays (as this may cause the printer to jam) Transparencies Attention Use only the KONICA MINOLTA-approved media. Using unapproved transparencies will result in damaging your printer and in voiding your warranty. Check www.konicaminolta.net/printer/ for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com.
This area is subject to both hardware limits (the physical media size and the margins required by the printer) and software constraints (the amount of memory available for the full-page frame buffer).
Color printing on legal-size media (8.5 x 14 inches; 215.9 x 355.6 mm) may appear faded along the last edge to go through the printer. This faded area may affect 0.39" (10 mm) in addition to the 0.157” (4 mm) nonimageable area.
Do not fan transparencies. Attention Although this printer was designed for printing on a wide range of media types, it is not intended to print exclusively on a single media type except plain paper. Continuous printing on media other than plain paper (such as envelopes, labels, thick stock, or transparencies) may adversely affect print quality or reduce engine life.
For optimum printing results, it’s important to specify the type and size of media that’s loaded in the multipurpose tray. You can set it at the printer control panel using the Paper / Input Tray / Tray1 menu, through the printer driver, or through PageScope Light.
Set the media size and type at the control panel or in PageScope Light. In the printer driver, select the appropriate media type and size. Print the job. Other Media When loading media other than Plain Paper, set the media mode (for example, Thick Stock, Label Stock, or Transparency) in the driver.
Correct any bent corners, and then tap the envelopes on a flat surface to align them. Place the envelope stack into Tray 1 with the flap-side underneath. If the flap is on the short end of the envelope, insert it into the printer first. Print a single envelope to check...
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Push the media pressure plate down to lock it in position. Load the paper face-up, short edge toward the right of the tray. Often, an arrow on the media package label indicates the printing- side of the media. Do not overfill the tray. A fill limit mark is provided on the inside of the tray.
When you use media that is not a standard size (see “What types and sizes of media can I load?” on page 21), you need to configure the printer for the custom size. Otherwise, your print job may be cut short or misaligned on the page.
Choose Configure and enter the length and width of your media in the dialog box. Set the option for Tray 1 Media Size to Custom, using either the printer’s control panel or PageScope Light.
Windows In the printer driver (on the Paper tab, Layout tab, or Page Setup tab, depending on your operating system) select Simplex or choose No or None in the duplex option, then double-click OK. In the application’s print dialog box, select All.
Your printer comes configured with 128 MB of RAM. Duplex printing can be done automatically with a duplex option and enough memory installed, and with the duplex option selected in the printer. Most print jobs will print with 128 MB of RAM, but may not print at the desired resolution.
Click Output Tray All media is output face-down to the output tray on top of the printer. The output tray has a capacity of 200 sheets of 22 lb (80 g/m If the media is stacked too high, your printer may experience media jams, excessive media curl, or static buildup.
PageScope Light, as well as through the application and printer driver. Instructions for using the printer’s control panel are in Chapter 3 and instructions for using the printer driver are in Chapter 4. PageScope Light instructions are included in the Reference Guide.
You can print one copy of a multicopy job and check it before printing the rest of the copies. You can print multiple copies of a job and then store the job in the printer in case further copies are needed.
2350 Reference Guide, in PDF format on the Documentation CD- ROM that came with your printer. The control panel, located on the top of the printer, allows you to direct the printer’s operation. In addition, it displays the current status of the printer, including any condition that needs your attention.
Cancelling Print Jobs You can cancel one or all print jobs that are currently being processed. While data is being processed or printed (the message window reads PROCESSING... or PRINTING), press the Cancel key. By pressing the Right or Left keys, select either CANCELLING JOB/ CURRENT or CANCELLING JOB/ALL.
Your printer has a comprehensive but easy-to-use menu system that allows you to change settings so they meet your print job’s requirements. All routine printing tasks can be handled at the printer control panel through the printer’s configuration menu. The printer can also be configured through PageScope, PageScope Light, SNMP, and PJL.
If you select Font List, then either PostScript or PCL, and then Yes, the printer prints a list of installed fonts with a sample of each. Each special page has Yes and No options in the menu.
Quality Menu/Toner Submenu REPLACE STANDARD BLACK STANDARD The Quality/Toner menu sequence allows you to change a toner cartridge. Instructions are included in chapter 7, “Replacing Consumables.” Printer Menu Overview LOGICAL LOGICAL LOGICAL LOGICAL TRAY 3 TRAY 4 TRAY 5...
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Quality Menu/Toner Action Submenu LOW TONER STOP The Toner Action submenu lets you choose whether the printer will stop or continue when any of the four toner cartridges is low or out of toner. Quality Menu/AIDC Submenu CALIBRATION BLACK The Quality/AIDC submenu allows you to adjust the color calibration and density.
Interface Menu The Interface Menu allows you to configure the printer’s interfaces. Each of the Interface submenus is shown below. Interface Menu/Ethernet Submenus Ethernet TCP/IP Submenu ENABLE DHCP AUTO IP Ethernet IPX/SPX Submenu AUTO Printer Menu Overview INTERFACE MENU ETHERNET...
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Ethernet Ethertalk Submenu INTERFACE MENU ETHERNET ETHERTALK NAME NAME2 NETZONE NETZONE2 Interface Menu/USB Submenu INTERFACE MENU ENABLE JOB TIMEOUT Interface Menu/Parallel Submenu INTERFACE MENU PARALLEL ENABLE JOB TIMEOUT Printer Menu Overview...
The System Default menu allows you to control the way in which the printer responds to various situations. For example, Startup Options/ Start Page allows you to decide whether the printer automatically prints a start page when you turn it on.
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You can use the Optimize option to reallocate memory for Postscript, PCL, or PDF jobs. If you use this option, you may be prompted to reboot the printer. PostScript, PCL, and Lineprinter options are shown below.
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FOR PS The Optimize Media option optimizes performance for different media sizes. System Default/Color Separation Submenu SYSTEM DEFAULT COLOR SEPARATION The Color Separation menu turns color separations on or off. Printer Menu Overview SYSTEM DEFAULT EMULATION LINE PRINTER LAYOUT ORIENTATION...
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Energy Saver status. Energy Saver mode saves energy because the printer’s heating unit turns off. The printer may take up to 215 seconds to warm up before it is ready to print again.
System Default/Format Submenu FORMAT FLASH The format submenu allows you to reformat the printer’s flash memory or internal hard disk, if one is installed. The Disk portion of the menu is visible only if an optional hard disk is installed.
On Windows PCs, you can access the driver in the Start/Settings/Printers path and use a series of tabs in the driver to control printer features. The General and Details tabs are set automatically by your PC’s operating system.
Printing Preferences button. The tabs that appear in the new dialog box are described on the following pages. Refer to the printer driver’s online help for information on all of these functions. Layout Tab This tab allows you to:...
Set PostScript and PCL features Using Job Retention options, check a proof before printing multiple copies or set a password to hold a print job until you are at the printer, if an optional hard disk is installed Proof-then-print options are available only if you check the “hold job”...
Check a proof before printing multiple copies or set a password to hold a print job until you are at the printer, if an optional hard disk is installed Proof-then-print options are available only if you check the “hold job”...
Choose the Setup button. Using the Tabs General printer controls are located in tabs of the main printer driver dialog box. The general printer controls let you check the status of consumables and set access to optional features including the lower feeder tray, the duplex option, and the internal hard drive.
Check a proof before printing multiple copies or set a password to hold a print job until you are at the printer, if an optional hard disk is installed Proof-then-print options are available only if you check the “hold job”...
Consumables Tab This tab allows you to: Monitor the status of consumables Refresh the consumable status display Link to the Internet-based PageScope Light utility for your printer Contact www.q-shop.com to order consumables Settings Tab This tab allows you to: Indicate which printer options are installed Selecting installed options makes the related features available in the printer driver.
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General. The dialog boxes are different in different applications. Most printer features are controlled by the Apple LaserWriter driver or configured within the application you are using. In addition to those standard choices, the KONICA MINOLTA PPDs also allow you to configure: Paper sources Proof-and-print options...
Guide also includes a chapter on color profiles, which explains how monitor colors are translated into printed colors and tells you how to download specialized color profiles, if you need them. Printer Resolutions Your printer offers a choice of three print resolutions, depending on which driver you select. PostScript name Fast Draft Black &...
You can perform the eAIDC cycle when you have concerns about color. During this cycle, the printer performs an internal check of its color output and automatically readjusts itself to optimum settings that account for the age of toner cartridges and changes to the printer’s environment, such as increases or decreases in humidity or temperature.
If you do need to make adjustments, however, the printer offers you a wide variety of color matching options. Color controls are located in the Features tab of the printer driver and are also accessible through PageScope Light. If driver settings do not match the settings chosen in PageScope Light, the driver settings will take precedence.
PC monitors. This is the default setting for your printer. It provides a very good representation of monitor colors and is especially useful if you’re printing documents from the web or from Microsoft Office applications.
These profiles area used to convert information about one CMYK device into data for another CMYK device. That is, you can use these profiles to make your magicolor 2350 printer create colors like those produced on a different printer or a printing press. The simulation choices are: SWOP—SWOP, an acronym for Specifications for Web Offset Printing,...
You can select this option in the printer driver by choosing the Features tab, clicking the Color Options or Advanced Color Options button (depending on your operating system), and checking the K-Preserve box.
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Some applications tell the RGB source. If your document or application lists the RGB source, set the printer to match. If it does not, you can experiment with this setting to find the best option for your print job.
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Quick Color Configuration (on the Features tab in your printer driver) is set to Disable Printer Color Matching. If it is, choose one of the other options from the drop-down list.
First, the icon changes from green to yellow, orange, or red, depending on the severity of the printer problem. Next, the icon flashes, if you have set it to flash in the advanced options. In addition, the Status Monitor sends you an email to alert you to the problem.
Closing the Status Monitor When you have completed the actions necessary to correct the printer problem, the icon turns green again. Select Close from the Status or Consumable menu. The Status Monitor window closes, but the Status Monitor continues to operate in the background.
Auto-Image Density Control (AIDC) The printer periodically pauses for the color calibration procedure (also known as the Auto-Image Density Control [AIDC] cycle). This process is provided to ensure reliable printer operation with optimum output quality.
/IDLE, the printer stops and repeats the calibration cycle. 2350 The printer also pauses to do a 170-second AIDC cycle after 200 1- sided pages of a continuous print run, and a 215-second AIDC cycle when waking up from Energy Saver with more than 1,000 pages since the last AIDC cycle or when there has been an environmental change such as in temperature or humidity.
Refilled Toner Cartridges Attention Do not use refilled toner cartridges. Any damage to the printer or quality problems caused by a refilled toner cartridge will void your warranty. Replacing a Toner Cartridge Characters and images are created in your laser printer through a photosensitive process that applies toner to the Optical Photo Conductor (OPC) drum (which functions like photographic film).
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Be careful not to spill toner while replacing a toner cartridge. If toner spills, immediately wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth. When toner is low or out, the printer prompts you to replace the cartridge. Check the message window to see which color toner is low or out.
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Open the printer’s front door. When you open the door, the message window displays: FRONT DOOR OPEN. Insert the thumb and index finger of your right hand into the two holes in the front of the toner cartridge, and then pull the cartridge straight out about 6"...
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You can choose to replace a toner cartridge that is not empty. For example, if the consumable monitor on your printer driver indicates that a particular color cartridge is running low and you need to print a lengthy job when no one will be available to change the cartridge, you might want to replace the cartridge before it is empty.
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* At this point, some older magicolor 2350 printers may also require you to select the toner cartridge size for cyan, yellow, and magenta cartridges. (Although the black cartridge that comes with your printer is standard capacity, replacement black cartridges come only in the high-capacity size, so you don’t need to select a black cartridge size during the installation process.) If this is required, press the down arrow...
(Although the black cartridge that comes with your printer is standard capacity, replacement black cartridges come only in the high-capacity size, so you don’t need to select a black cartridge size during the installation process.) If this is required, press the down arrow key to display...
Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle When the waste toner bottle becomes full, the message appears. The printer will stop and will not start again until the waste TONER toner bottle is replaced. Removing the Used Waste Toner Bottle Open the printer’s front door.
(11 o’clock), the front door cannot be closed. The printer must complete a 305-second calibration cycle after any consumable has been replaced. If you open the door before the display reads the calibration cycle.
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Removing the Used OPC Drum Cartridge With the front door open, rotate the transfer belt unit release lever clockwise to the top (11 o’clock) position. This raises the transfer belt unit. Grasp the release lever for the OPC drum cartridge, and then pull the cartridge straight out about 6 inches (152 mm).
Installing the New OPC Drum Cartridge Attention The OPC drum is extremely sensitive to bright light and direct sunlight. Always leave it in its protective bag until you are ready to install it. Any exposure to light should be avoided, or permanent damage could result.
Ordering Consumables Choosing the right consumables for your printer not only increases its reliability and performance, but also minimizes the risk of damage. For example, only KONICA MINOLTA toner cartridges are designed to meet the /IDLE, the printer stops MAGICOLOR 2350...
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KONICA MINOLTA printer, giving maximum performance, efficiency, and long life. Toner cartridges and other consumables for your printer are available from your local vendor or Q-SHOP (www.q-shop.com). See the Service & Support Guide for sources of service and support.
Never use sharp or rough implements, such as wire or plastic cleaning pads. Always close the printer doors gently. Never expose the printer to vibrations. Do not cover the printer immediately after using it. Turn it off and wait until it cools down.
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Do not tilt, lubricate, or disassemble the printer. Do not touch the electrical contacts, gears, or laser beam devices. Doing so may damage the printer and cause the print quality to deteriorate. Keep media in the output tray at minimum level. If the media stacks too high, your printer may experience media jams and excessive media curl.
Cleaning the Printer Always test any cleaning solution (such as a mild detergent) on a small area of your printer to check the solution’s performance. Exterior This item needs cleaning... Control panel Exhaust duct Printer exterior Control Panel After... A soft, dry cloth...
Interior Attention Be sure to turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning inside. This item needs cleaning... Duplex option feed rollers Tray 2 media rollers Tray 1 interior feed rollers Laser lens cover Printer interior (such as the inside...
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Close the media guide. Close the right cover. Load the media into the tray again. Duplex Option Feed Rollers Turn off and unplug the printer and disconnect the interface cable. Open the cover of the duplex option. Media feed roller Cleaning the Printer...
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Tray 2 (Optional Lower Feeder Unit) Media Rollers Turn off and unplug the printer and disconnect the interface cable. Remove paper from Tray 2. Remove the brackets (two at the front and one at the back) used to attach the lower feeder unit to the printer.
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Open the right door of the lower feeder unit. Lift the printer off of the lower feeder unit. The printer must be lifted by two people grasping the handles Wipe the paper feed rollers with a soft, damp cloth. Wipe the paper feed rollers inside the right door with a soft, damp cloth.
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Reinstall the waste toner bottle if you removed it and close the front door if you opened it. Slide the tray back in. Plug in the printer; reconnect the interface cable and turn the printer on. In compliance with UL guidelines, “The appliance inlet is considered to be the main disconnect device.”...
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Place the removed waste toner bottle, with the openings facing up, on a stable surface (not the printer). Pull out the laser lens cover. The laser lens cover cannot be removed. Do not pull it with too much force.
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Wipe the inside of the printer with a soft, dry cloth. Hold the waste toner bottle, removed in step 2, vertically, and then remove the two caps from the openings. Mount the removed caps onto the cap holders, and then turn the caps clockwise to secure them.
There are two ways to get configuration information so you can verify that the printer is printing correctly: On the startup page that prints automatically when you turn on the printer. If you don’t want a startup page to print each time you turn on the printer, you can turn it off in the System Default/Startup Options/ Start Page menu.
To avoid media jams, make sure that: Media matches the printer specifications Media is flat, especially on the leading edge The printer is on a hard, flat, level surface You have correct media type selected if you’re printing on envelopes, labels, thick stock, or transparencies...
13 Pickup rollers Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray) The multipurpose tray is located at the left of the printer. The media is picked up from Tray 1, passed through the registration rollers, between the OPC drum and the transfer roller, through the fuser unit, and delivered via the media exit unit to the output tray on top of the printer.
Since several sheets cycle through the printer/duplex unit at the same time, recovering from a media jam may require the removal of more than one sheet.
Clearing Media Jams To avoid damage, always remove jammed media gently, without tearing it. Any pieces of media left in the printer, whether large or small, can obstruct the media path and cause further jams. Do not reload media that has jammed.
Handling Media Jams by Location Location of Jam Tray 1 Tray 2 Inside the printer Near the duplex option In the output tray Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray) Remove the media from the multipurpose tray. Carefully remove the jammed media and discard it.
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Make sure the media is lying flat, is under the media separating tabs, and doesn’t exceed the media limit mark. Slide the tray back into the printer. Open the right-side door, then close it. After the jam is cleared, opening and closing the door removes the media jam message.
Attention Do not pull jammed media from the top of the printer through the fuser unit; otherwise, unfused toner may dirty the fuser rollers. If it is difficult to remove the jammed...
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If a misfeed occurs in the vertical transport area, open the inner media guide, and then pull the misfed media down to remove it. Close the inner media guide. Fuser Unit Jams WARNING! The fuser unit is hot! Do not remove a jam in this area until the fuser unit cools.
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Open the misfeed-clearing guide for the fuser unit, and then, while checking the misfeed, pull the jammed media down to remove it. Close the misfeed-clearing guide for the fuser unit. Lower the two fuser unit levers. Attention Be sure to lower the two fuser unit levers before closing the right door.
Duplex Option Pull the top of the duplex option to open the duplex option cover. Remove the jammed media in the directions shown in the illustrations. Close the duplex option’s cover. If the optional Tray 2 is installed, close the lower-right door. Output Tray Remove jammed media from the output tray by gently pulling it to the left away from the media exit area.
Remove the moist media and replace it with new, dry media. If you are using paper, fan it before putting it in the printer. If you are using transparencies, do not fan them before putting them in the printer.
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Symptom Cause Duplex The wrong media is option jams. being used. Media may still be jammed. Media jammed in exit may be caught in duplexer. Solution Use only supported media. See “Media Specifications” on page 21. Only plain paper, 16-24 lb (60-90 g/m²) can be autoduplexed if the optional duplex unit is installed and the media type is set properly in the driver.
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Load the transparencies or labels according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Load the envelopes in Tray 1 so the flaps are facing down. If the flaps are on the short edge, set the envelopes in Tray 1 so that the flaps enter the printer first.
The power cord is not is not on. correctly plugged into the outlet. Something is wrong with the outlet you are using for the printer. The power switch is not correctly turned on (I position). The printer is connected to an outlet...
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Remove the toner cartridge and check for damage. If it is damaged, replace it (Quality/Toner/Replace). Make sure that the printer is ready before trying to print the configuration page. Check that the media trays are loaded with media, in place and secure.
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Symptom Cause Printing The printer is set to a takes too slow printing mode much time. (for example, for OHP, thick stock, or some other special kind of media). The printer is set to power saving mode. The job is very complex.
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Make sure that you have not mixed media types in Tray 1. Make sure that your document has more than one page. Use the printer driver to make sure that the duplex unit is in the Installed Options list. In the printer driver (Paper tab, Layout...
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PageScope network. Light. Solution Put the printer on a flat, hard, level surface not to exceed ±1° slant in any direction. Remove the media tray that you are printing from and reinsert it completely into the printer.
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Check them for damage. If necessary, contact Technical Support with the error information. Refer to the Service & Support Guide or www.konicaminolta.net/printer/ for support telephone numbers. Use KONICA MINOLTA-approved media. Refer to chapter 2 for details. Check www.konicaminolta.net/printer/ for currently approved media.
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Symptom Cause Multi-paged, The printer is not legal-sized correctly optimized. color documents print slowly. Print Errors occur when printing PCL files. Errors occur when printing PDF files. Solution In the System Default/Startup Options/ Optimize Media menu, choose For Legal. In the System Default/Startup Options/ Optimize PDL menu, choose For PCL.
Select the proper setting in the printer driver (plain paper, thick stock, label stock, or transparency) or change the media in the printer tray to match the driver setting. Remove the OPC drum cartridge and check for damage. If it is damaged, replace the OPC drum cartridge and waste toner bottle.
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Toner/Replace) and check for damage. If necessary, replace it. When printing thick stock, envelopes, labels, and transparencies, specify the appropriate media type in the printer driver and at the control panel. Remove the toner cartridge (Quality/ Toner/Replace) and check for damage.
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For information about approved media, go to www.konicaminolta.net/printer/. After selecting your country, choose Support & Drivers, select your printer, and then choose Media Recommendations. Remove the toner cartridge (Quality/ Toner/Replace) and check for damage. If necessary, replace it.
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Service & Support Guide for a list of sources of service and support. The most up-to-date information can be found at www.konicaminolta.net/ printer/. Print several blank sheets and the excess toner should disappear. Remove the toner cartridge (Quality/ Toner/Replace) and check for damage.
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The toner cartridge is leaking. The OPC drum cartridge is damaged Lateral lines The printer is not on a or bands level enough surface. appear on The media path is image. dirty with toner. One or more of the toner cartridges are defective.
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Check the control panel for a REPLACE? > or X EMPTY REPLACE? > necessary, replace the specified toner cartridge. Make sure that the printer’s front door is closed. Remove the OPC drum cartridge and reinstall it. Remove the toner cartridge (Quality/ Toner/Replace) and check for damage.
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If the problem is not resolved, even after all of the above have been performed, contact Technical Support with the error information. Go to www.konicaminolta.net/printer/ or see the Service & Support Guide for support telephone numbers. Solving Problems with Printing Quality Solution Check the OPC drum cartridge.
Status, Error, and Service Messages Status, error, and service messages are displayed in the control panel message window. They provide information about your printer and help you locate many problems. When the condition associated with a displayed message has changed, the message is cleared from the window.
ERROR (FILE TYPE) DISK FULL DISK NEAR FULL Status, Error, and Service Messages means... The printer is reading a new image for the flash firmware. Acknowledges that the user has requested an update. The printer is writing a new image to the flash firmware.
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The door to the upper Close the door. media path is open. The media type set Check media settings; with the printer driver load correct media. is different from the type of media loaded. A network error has Correct the network occurred in the speci- error.
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The paper size set Check paper size with the printer driver settings; load correct is different from the size. size of paper loaded. The media tray “Y” Load more media.
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This message... REPLACE WASTE TONER TIME OF DAY CLOCK FAILURE TRAY # OPEN TRAY 2 PATH COVER OPEN WASTE TONER MISSING WASTE TONER NEAR FULL X EMPTY X EMPTY REPLACE? >> X LOW X LOW REPLACE? >> X TONER MISSING means...
Service Messages A service message sometimes occurs as a result of an unusual combination of events, not because of an actual problem. When the printer stops and a service message displays in the message window, turn the printer off and then back on.
Additional Assistance If you’ve followed all of the instructions in this guide and still have problems you can’t solve, check our Answer Base at printer.konicaminolta.net/support for a solution. You can also refer to the Service & Support Guide or visit our web site at www.konicaminolta.net/printer/ for current information on getting help.
Attention Use of accessories not manufactured/supported by KONICA MINOLTA is not supported by your printer and will void your warranty. This chapter provides information about the following accessories. Contact your local vendor or www.konicaminolta.net/printer/ for compatibility and...
Your printer will print all print jobs at the highest resolution that the installed memory will support. Basic Functionality Print Type Simplex Standard: 600 x 600 Media Size Monochrome Letter/A4 128 MB 128 MB Legal 128 MB 128 MB Color...
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Slide the panel slightly to the right and lift it off the printer. If there is no DIMM installed in your printer, skip to Step 5. If there is a DIMM installed, removed it. a Using both thumbs, pull the latches (one on each side of the DIMM connector) outward.
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Page) or use PageScope Light to verify that the total size of the RAM installed in your printer is listed. Installed Memory is included in the Printer Information section of the Configuration Page and on PageScope Light’s Configuration section.
Kit Contents Duplex option Two thumbscrews Installing the Duplex Option Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord and interface cable. Remove the cover from the right side of the printer. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the right cover.
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Attach the duplex option to the printer. Hook the two tabs at the bottom of the duplex option onto the notches on the right side of the printer.
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Open the duplex option’s cover and tighten the two thumbscrews that came with the duplex option to secure the unit to the printer. e Close the duplex option’s cover. Attach the support wire for the duplex option to the printer.
Check the configuration page from the control panel (Print Menu/Configuration Page) to verify the duplex option installation. On the Settings tab of your printer driver, move the Optional Duplexer to the Installed Features area. (See Chapter 4). Optional Lower Feeder Unit and Tray 2 The optional lower feeder unit fits under the printer and increases your printer's media feed capacity by 500 letter/A4 sheets through Tray 2.
Lift the support slightly and snap it gently out of the printer. Remove the lower feeder unit from the shipping carton, and place it on a table or flat surface near the printer. Remove any tape and packing material from the lower feeder unit.
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With another person’s help, place the printer onto the lower feeder unit. WARNING! Your printer weighs approximately 62 lbs (28 kg) fully assembled. Be sure to have help when lifting and moving it.
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Close the right-side doors. Attention If the lower feeder unit is installed, the right-side door of the printer opens at the same time that the right door of the lower feeder unit is opened. Be sure to close the right door of the lower feeder unit when closing the right-side door of the printer.
Check the configuration page from the control panel (Print Menu/Configu- ration Page) to verify that the lower feeder unit is installed. On the Settings tab of your printer driver, move the Optional Input Bin to the Installed Features area. (See Chapter 4).
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Remove the two screws shown in the illustration. Slide the panel slightly to the right and lift it off the printer. Next prepare the daughterboard for installation. If you purchased an inter- nal hard disk kit, skip to Step 6. If you...
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In compliance with UL guidelines, “The appliance inlet is consid- ered to be the main disconnect device.” On the Settings tab of your printer driver, move the Optional Hard Disk to the Installed Features area. (See Chapter 4). Installing an Internal Hard Disk...
Failure to follow these instructions could result in voiding your warranty. Storing the Printer Unplug the printer if you plan to store it for an extended period. Protect it from dust and from extremes of temperature and humidity. Relocating Your Printer Occasionally, you may have to move your printer to a different location, either nearby or to a distant location.
For locations outside the Americas, refer to www.konicaminolta.net/printer/. If you have been instructed to return the printer to KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC. by a customer support representative in the Americas, be sure to write the RMA (Return...
What’s Involved? Repacking your printer for shipment involves the following steps. Each is described in more detail in the following sections. Obtain Proper Packaging: Original packaging or replacement packaging (magicolor 2300 Series Replacement Packaging Kit 2600723-200) Repacking kit (magicolor 2300 Series Repacking Kit...
If you don’t have a duplex option installed, skip to the next section. If you have a lower feeder unit attached, you first need to open the lower right-side door. Pull the right-side door release lever, and open the right-side door. Repacking the Printer...
Lower Feeder Unit If you don’t have a lower feeder unit installed, skip to the next section. Slide tray 2 out of the printer and remove the media. Repacking the Printer...
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Repack the lower feeder unit in its original shipping carton for storage or shipment. If you’re returning the printer for service, you don’t need to return the lower feeder unit unless instructed to do so. Repacking the Printer...
D. Remove the Waste Toner Bottle, Plug the Openings, and Dispose of It According to Your Local Regulations Open the printer’s front door, grasp the waste toner bottle’s handle, and pull the waste toner bottle outward and upward. Carefully remove the waste toner bottle.
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Support the bottom of the drum with your hand, then carefully pull the cartridge toward you and remove it. Place the OPC drum cartridge in the protective bag supplied in the repacking kit (magicolor 2300 Series Repacking Kit 2600733-100). Repacking the Printer...
Place the transfer belt and thumbscrews in the protective bag supplied in the repacking kit (magicolor 2300 Series Repacking Kit 2600733-100). Replace the packaging and tape, then close the front door. Repacking the Printer...
G. Repack the Printer for Shipment Use your own original packaging or order magicolor 2300 Series Replacement Packaging Kit 2600723-200. Replace the tape and packaging. Repacking the Printer...
Securely tape the top flaps of the shipping carton closed. Ship the printer. If you return the printer for service in the Americas, be sure to write the RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number you received from your...
Securely tape the top flaps of the box closed. Reinstalling the Printer If you are shipping the printer to another location, follow steps A–I below to reinstall the printer once received. A. Unpack the printer carton.
With the front door open, remove the transfer belt unit from its protective bag and reinsert it. Tighten the two thumbscrews. Rotate the transfer belt release lever counterclockwise to its correct (7 o’clock) position. Close the front door. Reinstalling the Printer...
Allow enough space around the printer to provide adequate ventilation and easy servicing. For best output quality and longest consumables life, install the printer on a hard, flat, level (within ±1°slant) surface. Top View 11.8" (300 mm) 5.9"...
Front View 13.4" (340 mm) 27.8" (705 mm) Printer with Accessories Front View 14.1" (357 mm) 27.8" (705 mm) If you have added optional media feed unit, the printer’s height will increase by approximately 5 inches (125.5 mm). Requirements...
A surface can be tested for levelness with a standard round pencil. If the pencil rolls, the surface is not level. Clear the area of cables or other obstructions that might prevent the printer from sitting directly on the flat, level surface.
Do not tilt the printer more than ±1° when moving it. If the printer is located in a cold room that is rapidly heated, or if the printer is moved from a cold place to a warm, humid place, condensation may occur within the printer, degrading print quality.
The printer draws 13 A at 100V, 11 A at 120 V, or 7 A at 220-240 V. Your printer requires a properly grounded AC outlet. The grounding terminal on the power cable should be connected to a good earth ground to prevent electric shock and fire.
Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR regulations. After a user- configurable period of inactivity, the printer changes to a low-power state (the engine remains on, but the fuser unit turns off). When a print job is received, the printer returns to normal power.
A4 or smaller Letter Legal/Folio Transparency Film (Letter/A4) Label/Thick (Letter/A4) Notes: Refer to “Printer Resolutions” on page 70 for draft and other resolution mode definitions. Print Speed—Autoduplex The following table defines the maximum print speed in Pages Per Minute (ppm).
Maximum: 100 V/120 V/220 to 240 V: 180 seconds Input sources Standard: 200-sheet multipurpose tray Optional: 500-sheet media feed unit Output 200-sheet (Letter/A4) output tray on top of printer Media sizes See “Media Types” on page 22. and weights Media type...
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(plus 1 Hebrew and 1 Arabic) (80 scalable and 10 bitmap) For information about DIMMs recommended for your printer, see the magicolor 2350 Answer Base on our website at printer.konicaminolta.net/support or contact Technical Support. Check the magicolor 2350 Answer Base on our website at printer.konicaminolta.net/support for...
Electrical Voltage and Power Voltage and US: 120 volts 10% at 50/60 Hz 3 Hz frequency International: 220–240 volts 10% at 50 Hz 3 Hz Phase Single Power Mode consumption Black monochrome Color printing Standby Power saver Certification ENERGY STAR compliant Current Mode Operation (120 V)
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Environmental Acoustic noise data Noise Declaration for Germany Relative humidity Temperature range Altitude Inclination Printing: Less than 54 dB (A) Standby: Less than 39 dB (A) Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. FSGV, 18.01.1991: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB (A) oder weniger gemäß EN 27779. Operating: 15–85% RH (noncondensing) Transportation/Storage: 30–85% RH (noncondensing)
Hazardous Chemical Substance Reporting Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) EINECS/ELINCS (EU) Physical Main Body Dimensions W: 14.02 in. (356 mm) H: 15.43 in. (392 mm) D: 19.69 in. (500 mm) Weight Main Body (including consumables, excluding media) Lower feeder unit Duplex option Engine and Controller Specifications Title 29 CFR Ch.
Use of consumables not manufactured by KONICA MINOLTA or use of nonsupported print media may cause damage to your printer and will void your warranty. If KONICA MINOLTA printer failure or damage is found to be directly attributable to the use of non-KONICA MINOLTA consumables and/or accessories, KONICA MINOLTA will not repair the printer free of charge.
Contact your local vendor or www.konicaminolta.net/printer/ for purchase information, part numbers, and pricing. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. If you have questions, refer to printer.konicaminolta.net/support and then click on the Answer Base. Consumable Life Expectancies...
Regulatory Compliance CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity) For European Users This product complies with the following EU directives: 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, and 93/68 EEC directives. This declaration is valid for the areas of the European Union. This device must be used with shielded interface cables. The use of non-shielded cable is likely to result in interference with radio communications, and is prohibited under EU directives.
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FCC Compliance Statement For American Users 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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial installation.
Laser Safety This printer 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.
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Scanning Polygon Mirror are incorporated in the print head unit. The print head is in the interior of the printer in front of the toner cartridge. The laser beam is emitted from the print head unit, and then is radiated through the laser aperture to the interior of the printer.
Osynlig laserstrålning när denna del är öppnad och spärren är urkopplad. Betrakta ej strålen. Ozone Release 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 printer 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.
carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the next section before using this device. It contains important information related to user safety and preventing equipment problems. Make sure you observe all of the precautions listed in this manual.
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• Do not modify this product, as a fire, electrical shock, or breakdown could result. If the product employs a laser, the laser beam source could cause blindness. • Do not attempt to remove the covers and panels which have been fixed to the product.
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• Do not use flammable sprays, liquids, or gases near this product, as a fire could result. • Do not leave a toner cartridge or OPC drum cartridge in a place within easy reach of children. Licking or ingesting any of these things could injure your health. •...
Correctly plugged into the socket and that the socket is visible at all times and is readily accessible. Not underneath the printer or another machine as this can result in dam- age to that cord. The result could be a fire or improper functioning of the unit in question.
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Notes on your safety and operating safety Working improperly with the printer can result in health hazards, electric shocks and even fires. Before you unpack the laser printer, you should make yourself familiar with this information on your safety and operating safety.
Tray 2 and Lower Feeder Unit 156 AIDC 84 Antistatic protection 149 Auto-Image Density Control See AIDC Calibration Color 84 Cancel key 45 Cleaning the printer 102 Color Calibration 84 Color profiles 73 Color rendering dictionaries 72 ICC profiles 73 K-Preserve 75 Matching 72...
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Control panel 44 Language 46 Menus 46 Controller 184 Specifications 185 Custom-size media 35 DIMMs 149 Document security 41 Drivers 8 Installing for Macintosh 13 Installing for Windows 12 Macintosh 60 Windows 60 Windows Me &98 64 Windows NT 62 Windows XP/2000 60 Dual In-Line Memory Modules See DIMMs...
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USB 186 Warm-up time 185 Static electricity discharge 149 Status Display Environment 80 Using 80 using 80 Status Monitor 80 Storing the Printer 164 System software Specifications 186 Temperature requirements 188 Toner 185 Capacity 85 Cartridge Life 85 Cartridges 190...