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Konica Minolta Magicolor 7300 User Manual

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  • Page 1 7300 ® User’s Guide 1800735-002A(1)

  • Page 2: Thank You

    Thank You Thank you for purchasing a magicolor 7300. You have made an excellent choice. Your magicolor 7300 is specially designed for optimal performance in Windows, Macintosh, and other environments. Trademarks KONICA MINOLTA and the KONICA MINOLTA logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of KONICA MINOLTA HOLDINGS, INC.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Windows Environments—Autoloading Installation 4 Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Windows Environments— Manual Installation 5 Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Macintosh Environments 5 Some Notes to Consider 5 Macintosh OS 9—PPDs and Utilities Installation 6 NetWare and NDPS 7 Linux 7 Using Media ...
  • Page 4 Quality Menu 49 Interface Menu 50 Sys Default Menu 51 Service Menu 55 More Information 55 Working with the Printer Driver ... 57 About Printer Drivers 58 Using PostScript Drivers in Windows XP/2000 59 Displaying the Tabs 59 Using the Print Setting Tabs 59...
  • Page 5 Using PostScript Drivers in Windows NT 64 Displaying the Tabs 64 Using the Print Setting Tabs 64 Using Macintosh PPDs 66 Displaying the Printer Options 66 Working with Color ... 69 About Color Printing 70 Printer Resolutions 70 Selecting a Resolution 70...
  • Page 6 Replacing Media Pickup and Separator Rollers 111 Kit Contents 111 Media Pickup Roller for Trays 1 111 Media Pickup Roller for Trays 2 114 Ordering Consumables 119 Maintaining the Printer ... 121 Introduction 122 Internal Cleaning 124 External Cleaning 125 Installing Accessories ... 127...
  • Page 7 Location Requirements 221 Engine and Controller Specifications 223 Print Speed 223 Consumable Life Expectancies 224 Regulatory Compliance 226 Safety Information 229 Warning and Precaution Symbols 234 Meaning of Symbols 234 Working Safely with Your Laser Printer 237 Index ... 239 Contents...

  • Page 9: Software Installation

    Software Installation...

  • Page 10: Software Installation

    Put the CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM drive, and click on the AutoInstaller. Drivers and PPDs Manual installation instructions and additional information are included in the magicolor 7300 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM in case you need them. Drivers Use/Benefit...

  • Page 11: Utilities

    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 download fonts, profiles, and overlays to the printer’s hard disk.

  • Page 12: Installing Printer Drivers And Utilities, Windows Environments-Autoloading Installation

    (600 x 600 dpi with contone imaging). Status Monitor This Windows utility provides for Windows 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. Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Windows Environments—Autoloading Installation Insert the Software Utilities CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 13: Installing Printer Drivers And Utilities, Windows Environments-Manual Installation

    Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Windows Environments—Manual Installation Manual installation instructions are included in the magicolor 7300 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. Refer to Section 2, “Installing Printer Software, Drivers, and PPDs” for complete instructions. Arabic and Hebrew versions of the drivers and utilities must be installed manually.

  • Page 14: Macintosh Os 9-Ppds And Utilities Installation

    7300. This PPD works with the Macintosh Operating System’s PostScript printer driver (LaserWriter) to provide support for the features on the magicolor 7300, such as print resolution and media sizes, and optional features such as duplexing. Macintosh OS 9—PPDs and Utilities Installation OS 9 Step 1.

  • Page 15: Netware And Ndps

    For information about connecting using earlier versions of NetWare, check the Answer Base at Linux For Linux PPD and PDQ installation, refer to the magicolor 7300 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.

  • Page 17: Using Media

    Using Media...

  • Page 18: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter provides information on handling, selecting, loading, and storing media. Media Specifications What sizes/types/weights of media can I use? What amount of media can I use? What is the guaranteed imageable (printable) area? How do I set page margins? How can I change the image alignment? Media Types How do I select the media type?

  • Page 19: Media Specifications

    Media Specifications Media Size Inches 11.7 x 16.5 297 x 420 8.2 x 11.7 5.9 x 8.3 10.10 x 14.3 B5 (JIS) 7.2 x 10.1 Custom Sizes, Minimum 3.5 x 5.8 Custom Sizes, Maximum 12.2 x 18.0 311x 457 11.6 x 35.4 297 x 900 Executive 7.25 x 10.5 184 x 267 Folio (A4 Plus)
  • Page 20 Media Size Inches Label (A4) 8.2 x 11.7 Label (Letter) 8.5 x 11.0 Label (other) Varies Transparency (A4) 8.2 x 11.7 Transparency (Letter ) 8.5 x 11.0 Postcard 3.94 x 5.83 100 x 148 Envelope B5 (ISO) 6.93 x 9.8 Envelope C5 6.37 x 9 Envelope C6...

  • Page 21: Media Specifications

    = 0.197 inch (5 mm) 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). The guaranteed imageable (printable) area for all media sizes is the page size minus 0.197 inch (5 mm)

  • Page 22: How Do I Set Page Margins

    If, for any reason, you need to change the image alignment, you can do so in two different ways. Adjust the margins or page size through your application (recommended method). Use the printer’s control panel (Quality/Tray Alignment menu). Media Specifications...

  • Page 23: Media Types

    Before purchasing a large quantity or special media, perform a trial print with the same media and check the print quality. 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 24: How Do I Select The Media Type

    Bound with glue, tape, paper clips, staples, ribbons, hooks or buttons Acidic Not approved How do I select the media type? Control Panel Menu—In the printer’s Paper/Input Tray/Tray1 Control menu, select the appropriate media type. Printer Driver (Recommended)—The driver setting overrides any printer setting. Media Types...

  • Page 25: Plain Or Recycled Paper, Letterhead, Memo Media

    Manual Feed Tray* Orientation** Trays 1–4 Manual Feed Tray Type Check printer.konicaminolta.net/support (click on “Answer Base”) for currently approved media. Driver Mode Plain paper Weight 17–24 lb bond (64–90 g/m²) Auto- Trays 1–4 duplexing Manual Feed...

  • Page 26: Envelopes

    Tray 1 Trays 2–4 Manual Feed Tray Orientation Tray 1 Manual Feed Tray Type Check printer.konicaminolta.net/support (click on “Answer Base”) for currently approved media. Driver Envelope Mode Duplexing Not supported Use envelopes that are Common office envelopes approved for laser printing...

  • Page 27: Labels

    Capacity Tray 1 Trays 2–4 Manual Feed Tray Orientation Trays 1–4 Manual Feed Tray Type Check printer.konicaminolta.net/support (click on “Answer Base”) for currently approved media. Driver Labels Mode Duplexing Not supported Use label sheets that are Recommended for laser printers...

  • Page 28: Postcards

    Capacity Tray 1 Trays 2–4 Manual Feed Tray Orientation Tray 1 Manual Feed Tray Type Check printer.konicaminolta.net/support (click on “Answer Base”) for currently approved media. Driver Postcard side1 Mode Postcard side2 Weight 17–43 lb (64–163 g/m²) Duplexing Autoduplexing not supported. Manually duplexing supported only Manual Feed Tray.

  • Page 29: Thick Stock (Also Known As Cardstock)

    Thick Stock (Also Known as Cardstock) Capacity Tray 1 Trays 2–4 Manual Feed Tray* Orientation Tray 1 Manual Feed Tray* Type Check printer.konicaminolta.net/support (click on “Answer Base”) for currently approved media. Driver Thick stock Mode Weight 25–42 lb bond (91–210 g/m²) Duplexing Not supported Notes 42 lb (210 g/m²) bond is also referred to as 90 lb index paper.

  • Page 30: Transparencies

    Transparency Mode Duplexing Not supported Use transparencies that are Approved by KONICA MINOLTA for color laser printers Have as little static electricity as possible Do not use transparencies that Are designed for inkjet printers Are for oil-fixing Up to 50 transparencies, depending on their...

  • Page 31: Loading Media

    Loading Media Tray 1: Universal media tray How do I prepare media? Do not unwrap paper on top of the printer, as this might cause paper particles to fall into the printer. If you are using paper, remove the top and bottom sheets of a ream of paper.

  • Page 32: Tray 1 (Universal Media Tray)

    Tray 1 (Universal Media Tray) All supported media sizes and types except media over 18 inch (457.2 mm) long can be printed from Tray 1. For information about media orientation, refer to “Media Specifications” on page 11. Plain and Recycled Paper, Letterhead, and Memo Media Slide out Tray 1.
  • Page 33 Close Tray 1. In the printer driver, select Plain Paper and the appropriate media size. If you’re using custom-size media, set the printer for custom-sized media in the printer driver. Print the job.
  • Page 34 Make sure the guides are snug enough to keep the envelopes straight, but not so tight that they buckle the envelopes. In the printer driver, select Envelope and the appropriate size. Print the job. Print a single envelope to check the orientation before printing multiple copies.

  • Page 35: Thick Stock

    Load up to 50 postcards face up with the short edge first. Adjust the media guides. In the printer driver, select Postcard side1 and the appropriate size. Print the postcards. You cannot autoduplex postcards. If you want to manually duplex, load the postcards blank side down in Manual feed tray.

  • Page 36: Trays 2-4

    Follow the instructions below to load Tray 2. Trays 3 and 4 are loaded the same way. In the printer driver, choose the tray you want to print from, or choose Automatically Select. Loading Media...
  • Page 37 Slide out the tray. When loading additional media, remove any media remaining in the tray, place it on top of the new media of the same size and type, and then align the media in the stack carefully before loading it into the tray. Press down on the media-lifting plate until it locks.
  • Page 38 Close the tray. If you have removed the tray from the printer, slightly tilt up the tray to insert it into the rails to slide it back in. In the printer driver, select Plain Paper and the appropriate size.

  • Page 39: Manual Feed Tray

    When printing using the manual feed tray, insert only one sheet at a time. The side facing down will be printed. Adjust the media guides for the type of media you are using. In the printer driver, choose the Manual Feed Tray, and the appropriate media type and size. Print the job.
  • Page 40 Envelopes Postcards Loading Media...

  • Page 41: Custom-Size Media

    When you use media that is not a standard size (see “Media Specifications” on page 11), you need to configure the printer driver for the custom size. Otherwise, your print job may be cut short or misaligned on the page.

  • Page 42: Manual Duplexing

    Manual Duplexing Postcard from the Manual Feed Tray In the printer driver, select Postcard side 1 to print the front side of the postcard. Remove the postcard from the output tray and place it back into Manual Feed Tray, blank side down.
  • Page 43 Set the duplex layout in the driver. Click Macintosh You can configure the duplex option when you first set up your printer, or you can add it later to your desktop printer configuration: Select your desktop printer. From the Printing menu, select Change Setup...

  • Page 44: Output Tray

    Output Tray All media is output to the output tray on top of the printer. An OUTPUT FULL/ REMOVE MEDIA message appears in the message window when the face-down output tray has reached its capacity. Depending on the media type and the conditions of the operating environment, media may fall out of the output tray.

  • Page 45: Media Storage

    Before using stored media, do a trial printing and check print quality. Additional Assistance Where can I get more information? Check printer.konicaminolta.net/support (click on “Answer Base”) for currently approved media. To order approved transparency media, go to www.q-shop.com or your local retailer.

  • Page 47: Working With The Printer

    Working with the Printer...

  • Page 48: About The Control Panel

    About the Control Panel 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. Five indicators (LEDs) provide printer status information.
  • Page 49 The printer requires the operator’s attention. (Accompanied by a status message in the message window.) The printer is in Sleep mode. In stand-by, light sleep or deep sleep mode, the indicator lights up. In deep sleep mode, the indicators and keys...

  • Page 50: Control Panel Keys

    6 (see also 5 above) Function Press this key when the printer is in stand-by mode, light sleep mode or deep sleep mode to start warming up the printer and return it to normal mode. If the printer was in deep sleep mode, the printer also wakes up the control panel.
  • Page 51 Number Key About the Control Panel Function Press this key to move up in the menu structure. If within a selectable menu choice that can be changed character by character, press this key to scroll upward through the available characters. While typing in characters (IP address) to specify settings, hold down this key to quickly scan through the characters in increments of a...

  • Page 52: Canceling Print Jobs

    The printer can also be configured through PageScope, PageScope Light, and SNMP. Complete information on the printer’s configuration menu is included in the magicolor 7300 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. When the printer is ready to accept print jobs, the control panel message window shows:...
  • Page 53 For details on setting a password, refer to the Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. (4) This menu is used by service personnel. Printer Menu Overview READY MAGICOLOR 7300 MAIN MENU MAIN MENU MAIN MENU PAPER...

  • Page 54: Main Menu

    Press Key READY MAGICOLOR 7300 MAIN MENU MAIN MENU QUALITY INTERFACE (Until) Display Reads READY MAGICOLOR 7300 (and Ready indicator is on) MAIN MENU PRINT MENU MAIN MENU SYS DEFAULT SYS DEFAULT LANGUAGE LANGUAGE *ENGLISH Press the Right or Left key until the appropriate language is displayed.

  • Page 55: Print Menu

    If you select Font List and then Menu Select, the printer prints a list of installed fonts with a sample of each. When printing any of the information available from the Print menu, paper from the tray specified with Default Tray is used.

  • Page 56: Paper Menu

    The Duplex submenu appears only if a duplex option is installed. The Collate submenu appears only if an optional hard disk is installed. Tray Chaining does not include the Manual Feed Tray. Tray selection may be overridden by the printer driver. PAPER DUPLEX...

  • Page 57: Quality Menu

    Tray3 and Tray4 submenus appear only if those optional lower feeder units are installed. The Manual Feed and Left Adj Duplex submenus appear only if the duplex option and manual feed tray are installed. Printer Menu Overview QUALITY TRAY ALIGNMENT...

  • Page 58: Interface Menu

    Each of the Interface submenus is shown below. (The printer reboots only if a change is made in the Ethernet menu. In order to apply the new DHCP/BOOTP setting, the printer must be turned off, then on again to be rebooted.)

  • Page 59: Sys Default Menu

    Y = Year, M = Month, D = Day. Energy Saver Submenu To save energy and extend the life of the fuser, the printer goes into an Energy Saver mode. Printer awakens only after pressing the Energy Saver button or when printer receives a job.
  • Page 60 Notes: *The deep sleep menu is available only when you select Deep Sleep from the SysDefault/Energy Saver/Sleep Mode menu. Otherwise, the printer can be put into deep sleep if the Energy Saver button is held down for two seconds while the printer is set to READY.
  • Page 61 Buzzer Control Submenu The buzzer control alerts you to activity on your printer’s control panel: The Error Beep setting makes audible beeps when an error message is displayed on the control panel The Key Click setting makes audible clicks when each key is pressed on...
  • Page 62 *In addition to numbers, uppercase letters can also be used. SYS DEFAULT CLOCK (DAY) 2000:01.01 2000:01.02 2000:01.03 2000:01.31 Good SYS DEFAULT CHANGE PASSWORD 0000 TO 9999* TIME (HOUR) (MINUTE) 00:00 00:00 01:00 00:01 02:00 00:02 23:00 00:59 Printer Menu Overview...

  • Page 63: Service Menu

    The Service Menu allows a service technician to handle maintenance and service procedures. A special password is required to use the Service menu. More Information For more information about menus, refer to the magicolor 7300 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. Printer Menu Overview...

  • Page 65: Working With The Printer Driver

    Working with the Printer Driver...

  • Page 66: About Printer Drivers

    The General and Details tabs are set automatically by your PC’s operating system. When you load the driver for the magicolor 7300, the settings for its specific features are displayed on additional tabs in the same series. This manual tells how to access those tabs and what each tab controls.

  • Page 67: Using Postscript Drivers In Windows Xp/2000

    Displaying the Tabs From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display the Printers directory. Select the KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 7300 printer icon. From the File menu choose Properties. Using the Print Setting Tabs General printer controls are located on tabs of the main printer driver dialog box.

  • Page 68: Features Tab

    Select/deselect collation Select PostScript options, such as mirrored output, substitute truetype fonts with device fonts, or download as soft fonts Access printer features, such as auto continue, printer header page, and trailer page Specify color matching (graphics, pictures, proof, and match)

  • Page 69: Using Postscript Drivers In Windows Me/98

    Displaying the Tabs From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display the Printers directory. Select the KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 7300 printer icon. To display the printer driver settings, from the File menu choose Properties, then choose the Details tab.

  • Page 70: Layout Tab

    Through the printer driver dialog box. This changes printer settings for all subsequent print jobs until you change the settings again through the printer driver. Choose Start/Settings/Printers, select the magicolor 7300 icon and then choose the Properties menu. The tabs that appear in the new dialog box are described here.

  • Page 71: Overlays Tab

    Selecting installed options makes the related features available in the printer driver. Set accounting information About Tab This tab allows you to: Restore printer driver default settings Access the KONICA MINOLTA web page Access www.q-shop.com to order consumables Using PostScript Drivers in Windows Me/98...

  • Page 72: Using Postscript Drivers In Windows Nt

    Using PostScript Drivers in Windows NT Displaying the Tabs From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display the Printers directory. Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 7300 printer icon. Choose Properties. Choose the Settings tab. Using the Print Setting Tabs General printer controls are located in tabs of the main printer driver dialog box.

  • Page 73: Advanced Tab

    Specify duplex printing Refer to the printer driver’s online help for information on all of these functions. Advanced Tab This tab give you an alternate access to all the choices available on the Page Setup Tab. It also allows you to:...

  • Page 74: Using Macintosh Ppds

    Duplexing options Color matching Color options Print quality For detailed information about Macintosh PPDs, see the magicolor 7300 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. Macintosh OS 9 Printer options reside in the Macintosh application, not in the printer driver. Available options include:...

  • Page 75: Macintosh Os X

    Detailed Color Settings 3—Custom RGB Source, Destination Profile, and Simulation Profile Save Settings See the Macintosh OS 9 documentation for further details. Macintosh OS X Printer options reside in the Macintosh application, not in the printer driver. Available options include: Copies and Pages Layout Duplex...

  • Page 77: Working With Color

    Working with Color...

  • Page 78: About Color Printing

    Color printing is based on the principles of subtractive colors, using pigment to absorb light and reflect the appropriate colors back to the viewer’s eye. The magicolor 7300 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM includes a chapter on color basics, if you want to learn more about the theory behind color printing.

  • Page 79: Automatic Image Density Control (Aidc)

    If you are using these common applications, you may never need to adjust the color matching on your printer. 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.

  • Page 80: Quick Color Configuration

    Quick Color Configuration The simplest way to control colors is with the Quick Color Configuration option in the printer driver. Quick Color Configuration offers 6 choices that are applied to the entire print job. You can select the setting that’s most appropriate for your entire print job and apply it uniformly to all text and graphics.

  • Page 81: Profiles For Host-Based Color Management

    These profiles are used to convert information about one CMYK device into data for another CMYK device. That is, you can use them to make your magicolor 7300 printer create colors like those produced on a different printer or a printing press. Custom profiles are added through the Printer Profile Management dialog box.

  • Page 82: Gray Treatment

    KONICA MINOLTA recommends that you use these specialized host profiles for CMYK print jobs to manage the amount of toner put on the page. They are useful when working with Microsoft ICM2 for Windows, Apple ColorSync, CorelDRAW, Kodak KCMS, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and other applications.
  • Page 83 Quick Color Configuration (on the Features tab in your printer driver) is set to None. If it is, choose one of the other options from the drop-down list. All of the other color configuration...

  • Page 85: Working With The Status Monitor

    Working with the Status Monitor...

  • Page 86: Working With The Status Monitor

    Status Use one of the following steps to open the Status Monitor. Windows XP—Choose Start, All Programs, then KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 7300 Utilities, and then KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 7300 Status. Windows Me/2000/98/95/NT 4.0—From the Start menu, choose Programs, then KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 7300 Utilities, and then KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 7300 Status.

  • Page 87: Recognizing Status Monitor Alerts

    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.

  • Page 88: Closing The Status Monitor

    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.

  • Page 89: Replacing Consumables

    Replacing Consumables...

  • Page 90: Introduction

    Failure to follow instructions as outlined in this manual could void your warranty. Use of consumables or media not approved by KONICA MINOLTA may damage your printer and void your warranty. In this case, standard time and material charges will be applied to service your printer for that particular failure or damage.

  • Page 91: Consumable Life Expectancies

    Attention Although the printer was designed for occasional printing on a wide range of media types, it is not intended for printing 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.
  • Page 92 (1 page per job) (3 pages per job) 1,500 3,500 (1) The printer stops approximately 450 pages after the WASTE TONER NEAR FULL message displays. For heavier coverages, the approximate maximum waste toner box capacities will decrease. This item needs replacing by the user after typical usage of these pages...
  • Page 93 (3 pages per job) 200,000+ (3) The manual feed tray does not have media pickup or separator rollers. This item needs replacing by a KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service provider after typical usage of these pages... Intermittent Average (1 page per job)

  • Page 94: Replacing A Toner Cartridge

    (Y for yellow), and you are printing only black text, the job prints. If the job you are printing contains even a small amount of yellow, TONER EMPTY/ REPLACE Y appears in the message window, and the printer stops operating until the yellow toner cartridge is replaced.

  • Page 95: Replacing A Toner Cartridge

    If toner gets in your eyes, immediately flush them with water, and then seek medical attention. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information can be found at printer.konicaminolta.net/support (click on “Answer Base”). The toner is nontoxic. If you get toner on your hands, wash them in cool water or a neutral detergent.
  • Page 96 Removing an Empty Toner Cartridge Turn the knob of the empty toner cartridge counterclockwise. The unlock icon should be visible in the notch of the knob. Press down on the lever at the top of the toner cartridge grab the lever and knob with your right hand.
  • Page 97 If toner gets in your eyes, immediately flush them with water, and then seek medical attention. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information can be found at printer.konicaminolta.net/support Base”). Remove the new toner cartridge from its packaging. Place the used toner cartridge in the packaging from the new toner cartridge.
  • Page 98 Check the color of the label on the printer, and then slowly and fully insert the toner cartridge of the same color into the compartment. The arrow at the end of the toner cartridge indicates the direction to insert it.

  • Page 99: Refilled Toner Cartridges

    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...

  • Page 100: Replacing The Waste Toner Box

    FULL appears in the control panel’s message window. When the waste toner box becomes full, the message WASTE TONER FULL/ REPLACE BOX appears in the control panel’s message window. The printer will stop and will not start again until the waste toner box is replaced.
  • Page 101 Open the printer’s front door. Grab the handle of the cover above), and then attach it to the top of the used waste toner box. Holding the handle of the cover, tilt the used waste toner box toward you to remove both the box and the cover.
  • Page 102 WARNING! Do not throw it into a fire. Toner expelled from the fire may cause burns. Attention Dispose of the used waste toner box in accordance with local regulations. Place the new waste toner box on the front door with the arrow mark on the waste toner box aligned with the arrow mark on the inside of the front door.

  • Page 103: Replacing A Print Unit Assembly

    When the print unit is worn out, the message PRINT UNIT END/REPLACE KCMY (KCMY = color) appears. The printer will not print until the print unit and its same color toner cartridge are replaced. After the print unit assembly is replaced, the printer automatically resets the consumables count.

  • Page 104: Installing A Print Unit

    When this message appears, replace the print unit with the toner cartridge attached to it. After the new print unit is installed into the printer, attach a new toner cartridge to the new print unit. Follow the instructions below to replace the print unit assembly. All print units are replaced in the same way.
  • Page 105 Check the indicator in the window. If the indicator is red, a paper misfeed occurred within the printer or the printer has been turned off while receiving data, printing, or performing its automatic adjustment. Remove the misfed paper, close the front door, and then turn on the printer.
  • Page 106 Open the square opening in the print unit disposal bag. While supporting the opening from the bottom with your left hand, insert the end of the opening into the print unit compartment. Then, push the opening into the printer. Replacing a Print Unit Assembly...
  • Page 107 Insert your right hand into the print unit disposal bag. Use your right hand to grab the knob on the print unit, and then slowly pull the print unit out as far as possible. Lift up the print unit about 0.08 inch (2 mm).
  • Page 108 Hold the left and right ends of the new print unit, wrapped in the alumi- num pack, and then turn the print unit over toward you. printer.konicaminolta.net/support Replacing a Print Unit Assembly (click...
  • Page 109 Attention Do not turn the print unit over to the left or right, otherwise the toner will be unevenly distributed within the print unit. Lightly shake the print unit five or six times to the left and right. Turn the print unit away from you and turn it over.
  • Page 110 Since the print unit is very sensitive to light, do not remove it from its protective bag until immediately before installation. Be sure to protect it from light and install it in the printer as soon as possible. Be careful not to touch or damage the green surface of the OPC. If you need to set the print unit on a flat surface, make sure it is not resting on the OPC.
  • Page 111 4 inch (10 cm) into the compartment. Let go of the print unit handle, grab the knob with your left hand, and then slowly slide the print unit as far as possible into the printer. Do not force the print unit.
  • Page 112 This printer is equipped with a lock lever installation indicator that partially covers the lock lever holder. The lock lever installation indicator...
  • Page 113 If toner gets in your eyes, immediately flush them with water, and then seek medical attention. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information can be found at printer.konicaminolta.net/support (click on “Answer Base”). Place the used print unit (wrapped in the print unit disposal bag) into the box for the new print unit.
  • Page 114 “Installing a New Toner Cartridge.” Auto-Image Density Control (AIDC) The printer automatically pauses for an Auto-Image Density Control (AIDC) calibration cycle (minimum 198 seconds, maximum 241seconds) after the installation of a new print unit. This process is provided to ensure reliable printer operation with optimum output quality.

  • Page 115: Replacing The Fuser Unit

    Make sure the printer is cool before handling it (approximately 20 minutes). Attention Using the wrong voltage fuser in the printer will void the fuser’s warranty. The fuser unit’s fuse is not replaceable. Fuser Life When the fuser unit is worn out, the message FUSER LOW appears. After the fuser unit is replaced, the printer automatically resets the consumables count.

  • Page 116: Installing A New Fuser Unit

    Remove the new fuser unit from its box, and then remove the packing material and packing tape, except the shipping brackets. Holding the fuser unit with both hands, fully insert it in the printer. Tighten the two shoulder screws, one on each side.
  • Page 117 We strongly suggest that you save the shipping brackets in case you ever need to move or ship the printer. If the printer is not used (is not turned on) for more than two weeks, lower the fuser levers shipping brackets fuser unit.
  • Page 118 Close the right-side door with the tags on the shipping brack- ets protruding from the door. If the printer is to be used again, be sure to remove the shipping brackets before use. If the shipping brackets were lost, lower the fuser levers...

  • Page 119: Replacing Media Pickup And Separator Rollers

    Replacing Media Pickup and Separator Rollers If a problem, such as a media misfeed, occurs in any tray (except the manual feed tray), and the problem cannot be cleared by removing the media or cleaning the media pickup roller, replace the media pickup roller. Be sure to also replace the media separator roller at the same time.
  • Page 120 Remove the C-clip Remove the, collar pickup roller Remove the new media pickup roller from its packaging. Place the used media pickup roller in the box and plastic bag that the new roller came in. WARNING! Do not throw it into a fire. Attention Contact toner_recycle@bpus.konicaminolta.us for recycling or disposal information.
  • Page 121 Attach the C-clip at the front of the media pickup roller. Insert the shaft into its holder, making sure that the notch in the shaft can be seen, and then attach the C-clip. You may have to hold the bushing on the shaft so that it does not fall off.

  • Page 122: Media Pickup Roller For Trays 2

    Media Pickup Roller for Trays 2 Pull out the tray. Press down on the media-lifting plate until it locks down. Remove the C-clip shaft for the media pickup roller (on the right side of the tray). Slide the shaft back Remove the C-clip securing the media pickup roller, and then remove the media pickup roller from...
  • Page 123 Slide the new media pickup roller onto the shaft as far as possible, making sure that the notch in the shaft at the front of the media pickup roller can be seen. During installation, be careful not to touch the surface of the roller.
  • Page 124 You may have to hold the bushing on the shaft so that it does not fall off. Keep the tray open to replace the media separator roller. Replacing Media Pickup and Separator Rollers...
  • Page 125 How do I replace the media separator roller for Tray 1? The following procedure describes the replacement of the media separator roller for Tray 1. Remove the two screws from the outer-right side of the tray, as shown, and then remove the media separator roller.
  • Page 126 How do I replace the media separator roller for Tray 2 and optional Tray 3/4? The media separator roller should also be replaced at the same time that the media pickup roller is replaced. The following procedure describes the replacement of the media separator roller for the standard media tray (Tray 2) and the optional media trays (Trays 3 and 4).

  • Page 127: 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 exact specifications of your KONICA MINOLTA printer, giving maximum performance, efficiency, and long life.
  • Page 129 Maintaining the Printer...

  • Page 130: Introduction

    Do not cover the printer immediately after using it. Turn it off and wait until it cools down. Do not leave the printer’s covers and doors open for any length of time, especially in well-lit places; light may damage the print units.
  • Page 131 Attention Be sure to lift the printer by correctly grasping its handles; otherwise, the printer may be damaged or fall. Even if an optional media tray is installed, do not grasp the grip of Tray 2 or the cover on its right side;...

  • Page 132: Internal Cleaning

    When does the printer need cleaning? Internal Cleaning The printer pauses to do an automatic internal cleaning cycle, also known as the calibration cycle, at specified times. Calibration Time of Cycle Calibration (Seconds) Warmup 99.9 or less Time Light 99.9 or less...

  • Page 133: External Cleaning

    Do not spill water or detergent into the printer; otherwise, the printer will be damaged and an electric shock may occur. If dust and paper scraps remain on the outside of the printer, printer performance and print quality will suffer, so the printer should be cleaned periodically.
  • Page 134 Attention Never spray cleaning solution directly on the printer’s surface; the spray could penetrate through the air vents of the printer and damage the internal circuits. Avoid using abrasive or corrosive solutions or solutions that contain solvents (such as alcohol and benzene) to clean the printer.
  • Page 135 Installing Accessories...

  • Page 136: Introduction

    Introduction Attention Use of accessories not manufactured/approved 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 purchase information.

  • Page 137: Antistatic Protection

    Attention Always turn off and unplug the printer while installing accessories. If KONICA MINOLTA printer failure or damage is found to be directly attributable to the use of non-KONICA MINOLTA accessories, KONICA MINOLTA will not repair the printer free of charge. In this case, standard time and material charges will be applied to service your printer for that particular failure or damage.

  • Page 138: What's In The Kit

    Attention Unplug the power cord from the printer, not from the outlet. If you have a cable attached to the printer’s parallel port, unplug it from the printer. Attach one end of the parallel cable on the interface box to the printer’s parallel port.

  • Page 139: Using Buzzbox

    You can use the BuzzBox switches to enable or disable the buzzer, the light, or both. When the printer goes off line, the light flashes and the buzzer sounds until the printer is placed back on line or until the light and buzzer switches are turned off. Using BuzzBox When the BuzzBox lights or buzzes, check the printer message window to find out what has interrupted printing.
  • Page 140 To print complex graphics or complex PostScript documents For increased spooling performance for duplexing and collation Attention It’s very important to protect the printer controller board and any associated circuit boards from electrostatic damage. Before performing this procedure, review the antistatic caution on page 129. In addition, always handle circuit boards by the edges only.
  • Page 141 Use an antistatic wrist strap or touch the area of the printer frame indicated in the illustration. If you need to remove an existing DIMM, using both thumbs, pull the latches (one on each side of the DIMM connector) outward.

  • Page 142: Duplex Unit Kit

    Print a configuration page (Print Menu/Configuration menu), and verify that the total size of the RAM installed in your printer is listed. Duplex Unit Kit The duplex unit kit consists of the manual feed tray and the duplex unit. The following sections describe the installation procedure for both components.

  • Page 143: Installing The Duplex Unit

    Installing the Duplex Unit Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord. Attention Unplug the power cord from the printer, not from the outlet. Remove the duplex unit from the shipping carton and remove any packing material from the duplex unit.
  • Page 144 Close the right-side door. Since the removed connector covers and screws will be needed if the printer must be transported again, keep them in a safe place for future use. Duplex Unit Kit...
  • Page 145 Open the cover of the duplex unit, and then tighten the two shoulder screws on the inside of the cover to secure the duplex unit to the printer. Firmly tighten the screws using a coin or screwdriver.
  • Page 146 Attach the duplex unit connector cover In order to prevent the wire-releasing tool used to remove the duplex unit from the printer, from being lost, attach it to the connector cover. Proceed to the next step, “Installing the Manual Feed Tray.”...

  • Page 147: Installing The Manual Feed Tray

    With the printer still turned off and unplugged, remove the manual feed tray from the shipping carton and remove its packing material. We strongly suggest that...
  • Page 148 Reconnect the power cord, and then turn on the printer. In compliance with UL guidelines, the appliance inlet is considered to be the main disconnect device.

  • Page 149: Uninstalling Duplex Unit Kit

    Before transporting the printer, be sure to remove the manual feed tray. In addition, it may be necessary to remove the manual feed tray in order to clear a paper misfeed within the printer.

  • Page 150: Uninstalling The Duplex Unit

    Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power supply cord and interface cable. While pressing down the release levers (one on each side) for the manual feed tray, unhook the guides on the printer. Uninstalling the Duplex Unit Attention It’s very important to protect the printer from electrostatic damage.
  • Page 151 Remove the wire-releasing tool, which was attached to the duplex unit connector cover. Remove the duplex unit connec- tor cover. Disconnect the two connectors of the duplex unit. Pull the release lever for the duplex unit cover to open the cover.
  • Page 152 Attention The wire cannot be unhooked if the right-side door of the printer is open. Be sure to close the right-side door before unhooking the wire. Open the cover of the duplex unit.
  • Page 153 Lift up the duplex unit with both hands to remove it. Attention Be careful not to pinch your hands with the duplex unit cover. Uninstalling Duplex Unit Kit...

  • Page 154: Internal Ide Hard Disk Drive

    Internal IDE Hard Disk Drive WARNING! Make sure that the printer and all accessories are turned off before installing accessories involving the controller board. One optional internal IDE hard disk is supported: Required for collation. Enables permanent storage of downloaded fonts, color profiles, and overlays.
  • Page 155 Press down on the two controller access clips of the printer’s left-side cover, and then remove the cover. Use an antistatic wrist strap or touch the area of the printer frame indicated in the illustration. Attention Do not touch any electrical...
  • Page 156 Slide the hard disk drive to the right so that bracket on the hard disk drive enters the slot on the printer frame. Check that the end of the bracket on the hard disk drive the slot on the printer frame...

  • Page 157: Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 And 4)

    Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4) The optional lower feeder units increase your printer's media feed capacity by up to 1,000 11"x17"/A3 sheets. A maximum of two optional lower feeder units may be installed. Kit Contents for Each Unit...
  • Page 158 Be sure to have help when lifting and moving it. Grasp the handles of the printer, place the printer on top of the lower feeder unit, and align the positioning pins on the lower feeder unit with the holes in the bottom of the printer to stack them correctly.
  • Page 159 Using the four fixing plates and four shoulder screws for each unit, secure the printer to the lower feeder unit(s) (plates in rear). Connecting Trays 3 and 4 to the Printer As an example, the procedure for two optional lower feeder units (Trays 3 and 4) is described below.
  • Page 160 Unplug both ends of the power supply harness A (with core attached) that is connected to the back of the printer and to Tray 2’s unit. Unplug the control harness connected to the back of the printer from Tray 2.
  • Page 161 Remove the mounting bracket of Tray 2’s unit (two screws). Plug the 11-pin connector of Tray 3’s control harness into the upper connector PJ1 on the circuit board of Tray 3’s unit. Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4)
  • Page 162 Plug the 11-pin connector on Tray 4’s control harness into connector PJ1 on Tray 4’s unit. Pass Tray 4’s control harness through the rectangular hole in Tray 4’s mounting bracket. Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4)
  • Page 163 With the control harness moved toward the left , install the mounting bracket at the bottom of Tray 4’s unit (two screws). Make sure that harnesses are not visible through the rectangular hole Attention Make sure that the mounting bracket fits securely over the tabs on base plate and does not pinch the wires Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4)
  • Page 164 Plug the 12-pin connector on the end of Tray 4’s control harness into the lower con- nector PJ2 on the circuit board of Tray 3’s unit. Pass the Tray 3’s control harness through the rectangular hole in Tray 3’s mounting bracket. Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4)
  • Page 165 With the control harness moved toward the left , install the mounting bracket at the bottom of Tray 3’s unit (two screws). Make sure that harnesses are not visible through the rectangular hole Attention Make sure that the mounting bracket fits securely over the tabs on base plate and does not pinch the wires Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4)
  • Page 166 Plug the 12-pin connector on the end of Tray 3’s control harness into the lower connector PJ2 on the circuit board of Tray 2’s unit. Pass the Tray 2’s control harness through the rectangular hole in Tray 2’s mounting bracket. Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4)
  • Page 167 With the control harness moved toward the left , install the mounting bracket at the bottom of Tray 2’s unit (two screws). Make sure that harnesses are not visible through the rectangular hole Attention Make sure that the mounting bracket fits securely over the tabs on base plate and does not pinch the wires Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4)
  • Page 168 Plug the black 3-pin connector of power supply harness A (with the core attached) into a black socket at the back of the printer, and then plug the power supply harness A’s white 2-pin connector into the white PJ6 socket on Tray 2’s unit.
  • Page 169 The 3-pin connector (black socket) can be plugged into any of the three sockets on the printer. As an example, the illustration at the right shows the connector plugged into the upper-left connector.
  • Page 170 Plug the black 3-pin connector of another power supply harness B (with no core attached) into a connector at the back of the printer. The 3-pin connector (black socket) can be plugged into any of the three connectors on the printer.
  • Page 171 Plug the black 3-pin connector on that power supply harness B into Tray 4’s black 3-pin socket on power supply harness A (with the core attached). Then, plug the power supply harness A’s white 2-pin connector into the white PJ6 socket on Tray 4’s unit. Secure the harness with the cable holders so that the core is between the holders on Tray 4’s unit.
  • Page 172 Check the configuration page from the control panel (Print Menu/ Configuration menu) to verify the installation of the lower feeder unit(s). Configure your driver for the new lower feeder unit(s) (see “Working with the Printer Driver” on page 57). Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4)

  • Page 173: Printer Cabinet

    A floor-model printer cabinet (with built-in casters) for storage space is available. Follow the assembly instructions included with it. Printer Caster Base A printer caster base for use without the printer cabinet is available. Follow the assembly instructions included with it. Printer Cabinet...

  • Page 175: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting...

  • Page 176: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter provides information to aid you in resolving printer problems you may encounter, or to guide you to the proper sources for help. Printing a configuration page Warmup and calibration time Preventing media jams Understanding the media path Clearing media jams Solving problems—jams and misfeeds...

  • Page 177: Warmup And Calibration Time

    Warmup and Calibration Time Time First Page Out Maximum Warmup Time Light Calibration Heavy Calibration All four Intermittent Printing Calibration Continuous Printing Calibration Toner Cartridge Replacement Calibration Warmup and Calibration Time Wait Occurrence (Seconds) From READY (plain paper) 99.9 From Cold Boot From Warm Boot 99.9 From Energy Saver...

  • Page 178: Preventing Media Jams

    You remove transparencies from the output tray immediately to avoid static buildup. You always adjust the media guides after inserting media. (Guides that are not properly adjusted can cause poor print quality, media jams, or printer damage.) You load the media (for single-sided pages) print-side up in Trays 1–4 (or print-side down in the manual feed tray).

  • Page 179: Understanding The Media Path

    Understanding the Media Path Understanding the printer’s media path will help you locate media jams. Output tray Media exit Fuser Duplex option Transfer belt Optional manual feed tray Tray 1 (universal media tray) Tray 2 (standard media tray) Tray 3...

  • Page 180: Clearing Media Jams

    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.

  • Page 181: Clearing Internal Jams

    Clearing Internal Jams Error messages: MEDIA JAM/VERTICAL TRANS MEDIA JAM/SECOND TRANS MEDIA JAM/FUSER EXIT How do I remove a media jam inside the printer? CAUTION The area around the fuser unit is extremely hot. Touching anything other than the indicated parts may result in burns.
  • Page 182 Do not touch the wire harness or connectors on the inside of the right-side door; otherwise, the electronic parts of the printer may be damaged by static electricity. Do not touch the connectors on the manual feed tray or its installation compartment;...
  • Page 183 If the media can be seen and the manual feed tray is installed, close the right-side door, and then remove the manual feed tray. Open the right-side door again, and then remove the jammed media. (Refer to steps 4 and 5.) After the jammed media is removed, close the right-side door, and then reattach the manual feed tray.
  • Page 184 Lower the two M3 levers the two M4 levers Attention Do not touch the surface of the transfer belt; hand oils and scratches lower image quality. Lift up paper guide M5, and then slowly pull out the media. After removing the media, return the release levers (M3 and M4) to their original positions.
  • Page 185 If the end of the media cannot be seen, make sure that lever M3 is raised, and then press down on the two M4 levers. Turn the green dial M2 on the inside of the right-side door in the direction of the arrow to feed out the end of the media.
  • Page 186 CAUTION The area around the fuser unit is extremely hot. Touching anything other than the indicated parts may result in burns. When the right door is opened, the fuser unit temperature drops gradually (20 minutes wait time) If media is jammed in the fuser unit, lower the two release levers (M6) for the fuser, and then...

  • Page 187: Clearing Media Input Jams

    (click on “Answer Base”). If, after clearing the media jam, the jam message in the control panel message window persists, open and close the printer’s front and right-side doors. This should clear the jam message. Clearing Media Jams...
  • Page 188 How do I remove a media jam in Tray 1 (universal tray)? Slide out Tray 1, and then remove all media from the tray. Dispose of any media that was jammed or wrinkled. Reload new media into the tray. Attention Be careful not to touch the media pickup roller roller has been touched, wipe it...
  • Page 189 Check to see if the media can be seen below the transparent paper guide inside the right-side door.
  • Page 190 Open the right-side door of the media tray. If the optional manual feed tray is installed, remove the manual feed tray before opening the right-side door. See step 4 on page 187 for removal instructions. Turn the green knobs to feed the media so that it can be easily removed.
  • Page 191 If the end of the paper cannot be seen in step 2, press down on the two M4 levers. With the right-side door open, turn green dial M2 on the inside of the door in the direction of the arrow to feed out the end of the media.
  • Page 192 Pull out the media tray being used, and then remove all media from the tray. Dispose of any media that was jammed or wrinkled. Reload new media into the tray. Attention Be careful not to touch the media pickup roller roller has been touched, wipe it with a dry cloth.
  • Page 193 While holding down the green misfeed-clearing lever at the front of the manual feed tray, slowly pull out the media.
  • Page 194 If the end of the paper cannot be seen in step 2, press down on the two M4 levers. With the right-side door open, turn green dial M2 on the inside of the door in the direction of the arrow to feed out the end of the media.

  • Page 195: Clearing Media Jams Inside The Duplex Unit

    If the media has been removed, close the duplex unit door. If media is jammed at the bottom of the duplex unit, remove the manual feed tray. Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power supply cord. Disconnect the interface cable. While pressing down the...
  • Page 196 Slowly pull out the media from the bottom of the duplex unit. If the manual feed tray was removed, align it with the guides on the printer, and reattach it. Close the duplex unit door. Reconnect the interface cable. Reconnect the power cord, and then turn on the printer.

  • Page 197: Solving Problems

    Fan plain paper or other media (but not transparencies), and place it back in the tray. Relocate the printer to a flat, hard, stable, level surface that is large enough to hold the printer. Make sure that you are using the correct media.
  • Page 198 Remove the warped or wrinkled media and replace it with new media. Remove the moist media and replace it with new, dry media. Use media that is approved for your printer. See “Media Types” on page 15. Load the transparencies or labels according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 199 Symptom Cause Not all pages The duplex unit is not in an auto- installed. duplexed job print back-to- The printer driver is not back. set correctly. Several The front edges of the sheets go media are not even. through the...

  • Page 200: Other Problems

    A, “Technical Specifications,” on page 213. It takes a little time for printing to restart after the printer has entered energy-saving mode. You can change the number of minutes before the printer switches to energy-saving mode from the Sys Default/Energy Saver menu.
  • Page 201 Support Guide for a list of sources of service and support for many areas of the world. For the most up-to-date information globally, check www.konicaminolta.net/printer/. Check your printer driver to make sure you are using the correct fonts (such as True Type fonts).
  • Page 202 The printer is The printer is not on. Turn the printer on and verify that not receiving data from the computer. The port setting is (The Data incorrect.
  • Page 203 If you open the door before the display reads READY/ MAGICOLOR 7300 the printer stops and repeats the calibration cycle. Solving Problems Solution For manual duplexing, select Simplex in the printer driver.
  • Page 204 Unsupported media is being used. Solution Put the printer on a flat, hard, level surface (not exceeding ±1° slant at any point around the machine). Remove the media tray that you are printing from and reinsert it completely into the printer.

  • Page 205: Solving Problems-Printing Quality

    Solving Problems—Printing Quality Solution Remove the toner cartridge and check for damage. If necessary, replace it. Select the proper setting in the printer driver to switch from transparency (OHP) film to plain paper. Adjust the humidity for paper storage. Remove the moist media and replace it with new, dry media.
  • Page 206 Remove the print unit(s) and check for damage. If necessary, replace it (them). When printing envelopes, labels, thick stock, and transparencies, specify the appropriate media type in the printer driver. Remove the print unit(s) and check for damage.If necessary, replace it (them).
  • Page 207 One or more of the print units may have been incorrectly installed or are defective. The printer is not on a level enough surface. Solving Problems—Printing Quality Solution Remove the toner cartridge(s) and check for damage. If necessary, replace it (them).
  • Page 208 Adjust the humidity in the media storage area. Use media that is covered by the printer warranty. For the most up-to-date information globally, check www.konicaminolta.net/printer/. Remove the toner cartridge(s) and check for damage. If damaged, replace it (them).
  • Page 209 Symptom Cause There are One or more of the toner toner cartridges are smudges or incorrectly installed or residual defective. images on the front of the page. There are The media pickup toner rollers may be dirty. smudges on The media path is the back side dirty with toner.
  • Page 210 Check the control panel for a TONER LOW X or TONER EMPTY/REPLACE X message. If necessary, replace the specified toner cartridge. Make sure that the printer’s front door is closed. Remove the print unit(s) and reinstall it (them). Remove the print unit(s) and check for damage.
  • Page 211 Technical Support with the error information. See the Service & Support Guide for a list of sources of service and support for many areas of the world. For the most up-to-date information globally, check www.konicaminolta.net/printer/. Solving Problems—Printing Quality Solution Remove the print unit(s) and check for damage.

  • Page 212: Control Panel Messages

    Control Panel Messages Status, warning, operator call, 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.

  • Page 213: Warning Status Messages

    This message... ADJUST TRAYS ADJUST TRAY Y Control Panel Messages means... do this... The printer is in the The printer remains in Energy Saver light the Energy Saver sleep sleep mode. While in modes until a print job is “deep sleep,” the received, until the printer’s message...
  • Page 214 Transparency, or the tray has other media (MEDIA) than transparency, but the driver selection is Transparency. Printer’s door (Y) is Close the specified door. open and must be closed. The fuser is nearing Replace the fuser. the end of its life.
  • Page 215 ADD Y Control Panel Messages means... do this... The media size (Y) Remove the media from set with the printer the specified tray and driver and the type/ install the correct media length of media size, or change the loaded into the tray printer driver setting.
  • Page 216 This message... OUTPUT FULL REMOVE MEDIA PRINT UNIT END REPLACE KCMY PRINT UNIT ERROR REPLACE KCMY P-UNIT LOW KCMY P-UNIT MISSING CHECK KCMY SIZE ERROR TRAYn TONER EMPTY REPLACE KCMY TONER LOW KCMY TONER MISSING CHECK KCMY means... do this... The sensor indicates Remove the media from that the output tray...
  • Page 217 Control Panel Messages means... do this... The transfer belt is at Contact a the end of its life. KONICA MINOLTA- authorized service provider. See the Service & Support Guide for a list of sources of service and support for many areas of the world.

  • Page 218: Service Call Messages

    Service Call 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.

  • Page 219: Additional Assistance

    Edition (Adobe Systems Incorporated, Reading, PA: Addison-Wesley, 1999, ISBN 0-201-37922-8) for information on PostScript errors. You must reboot the printer after turning on the error handler for it to take effect. Additional Assistance If you’ve followed all of the instructions in this guide and still have problems you can’t solve, check printer.konicaminolta.net/support (click on “Answer...

  • Page 221: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications...

  • Page 222: General

    Duplexing** with duplex unit and manual feed tray installed Notes: Desktop, non-impact, color printer Scanner: Semiconductor laser with rotating mirror Recorder: Black writing electrophotographic Process: Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black toner image transfer to print media Fuser: Heated rollers 600 x 600 dpi...

  • Page 223: Controller

    Total RAM: Upgradable to 512 MB 128 and 256 MB DIMMs For information about DIMMs recommended for your printer, see printer.konicaminolta.net/support (click on “Answer Base”), or contact Technical Support. See the Service & Support Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM for sources of service and support for many areas of the world.

  • Page 224: Electrical

    Electrical Voltage and Power Voltage and frequency Phase Power consumption Certification Japan: 100 volts ±10% at 50/60 Hz ±3 Hz US: 120 volts ±10% at 50/60 Hz ±3 Hz International: 220–240 volts +10% at 60 Hz ±3 Hz Single Mode Black monochrome printing Color printing...

  • Page 225: Power Requirements

    The printer draws 14 A at 100 V, 12 A at 120 V, or 6.5 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.

  • Page 226: Energy Star Compliance

    ENERGY STAR Compliance ENERGY STAR (US, EU, and Japan) The magicolor 7300 basic configuration is compliant with US Environmental 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 turns off).
  • Page 227 Environmental Acoustic noise data Noise Declaration for Germany Relative humidity Temperature range Altitude Inclination Requirements Printing: Less than 50 dB (A) Standby: Less than 40 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) Humidity Gradient: 20% per hour or less...

  • Page 228: Hazardous Chemical Substance Reporting

    Hazardous Chemical Substance Reporting Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) EINECS/ELINCS (EU) Notes: Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information can be found at printer.konicaminolta.net/support (click on “Answer Base”). Physical Component Printer Cabinet Caster Box Duplex Unit Lower Feeder Unit (each) Component...

  • Page 229: Space Requirements

    (within ±1° slant) surface. 11.8 inch 27.3 inch (300 mm) (694 mm) Each optional lower feeder unit adds 4.1 inch (105 mm) to the printer’s height. Location Requirements On a surface capable of supporting the printer, accessories, consumables, and media. With these characteristics...
  • Page 230 WARNING! Obstructing the ventilation grilles could present a fire hazard. 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.

  • Page 231: Engine And Controller Specifications

    Engine and Controller Specifications Print Speed The following table defines the maximum print speed in pages per minute (ppm). Page Size Japanese Official Postcard Legal/Folio (A4 Plus) Letter Oversized 11 x 17 Notes: Engine and Controller Specifications Orientation Simplex Plain Paper Portrait 11.3...

  • Page 232: Consumable Life Expectancies

    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.
  • Page 233 To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. If you have any questions, refer printer.konicaminolta.net/ support (click on “Answer Base”). Consumable Life Expectancies This item needs replacing by a KONICA MINOLTA- authorized service provider after typical usage of these pages... Intermittent...

  • Page 234: Regulatory Compliance

    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.

  • Page 235: Fcc Compliance Statement For American Users

    EN 60950 (2000) and IEC 60950, Third Edition IEC 60950, Third Edition Title 21 CFR Ch. I, Subchapter J IEC 60825-1 and/or EN 60825-1 Color Laser Printer magicolor 7300 Duplex Unit Lower Feeder Unit Hard Disk Drive Memory (maximum 512 MB) Printer Cabinet...
  • Page 236 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 interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

  • Page 237: Safety Information

    CAUTION: Keep out of reach of children 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.
  • Page 238 Laser Caution For United States Users—CDRH Regulations This printer is certified as a Class I laser product under the Regulation Performance Standard according to the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1990. Compliance is mandatory for laser products marketed in the United States, and is reported to the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S.

  • Page 239: For European Users

    International Notices—Voltage Attention Norwegian users: This equipment is designed to operate within an IT power system where the line-to-line voltage does not exceed 240 V. For European Users Use of controls, adjustments, or performance other than CAUTION: those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure This is a semiconductor laser.
  • Page 240 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.
  • Page 241 carefully read and follow the instructions and precautions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. It contains important information related to user safety and preventing equipment problems. Note that some parts of the contents of this section may not correspond with the purchased product.

  • Page 242: Warning And Precaution Symbols

    Warning and Precaution Symbols WARNING!! CAUTION Attention Meaning of Symbols A triangle indicates a danger against which you should take precaution. A diagonal line indicates a prohibited course of action. A black circle indicates an imperative course of action. • Do not modify this product, as a fire, electrical shock, or breakdown could result.
  • Page 243 • Do not scratch, abrade, place a heavy object on, heat, twist, bend, pull on, or damage the power cord. Use of a damaged power cord (exposed core wire, broken wire, etc.) could result in a fire or breakdown. Should any of these conditions be found, immediately turn OFF the power switch, unplug the power cord from the power outlet, and then call your autho- rized service representative.
  • Page 244 The inside of this product has areas subject to high temperature, which may cause burns. When checking the inside of the unit for malfunctions such as a paper misfeed, do not touch the locations (around the fusing unit, etc.) which are indicated by a “Caution! High Temperature!”...

  • Page 245: Working Safely With Your Laser Printer

    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.
  • Page 246 Notes on your safety and operating safety Working improperly with the printer can result in health hazards, electric shocks, and even fires. You should make yourself familiar with all of this safety information.

  • Page 247: Index

    Color 71 Calibration cycle 124 Cardstock 21 Cleaning Automatic interior cleaning cycle 124 Media trays 125 Printer exterior 126 Color Calibration 71 Color profiles 72 ICC profiles 72 Matching 71 Troubleshooting 74 Configuration Using printer drivers 58 Continuous printing 83...
  • Page 248 Control panel Menus 44 Controller Specifications 215 Date conventions 51, 54 Deep sleep 52 DIMMs 131 Drivers 2 Installing for Macintosh 5 Installing for Windows 4 Macintosh 58 Windows 58 Windows Me/98/95 61 Windows NT 64 Windows XP/2000 59 Dual In-Line Memory Modules See DIMMs 131 Duplex Unit Kit 134 Installing 135...
  • Page 249 Too light 198 Print resolution 58, 70 Print setting tabs 59, 64 Print unit 95 Printer See also Specifications Printer pauses 91, 106, 195 Printing Direct print PDF files 47 Duplexing Problems 191 Hard disk 47 Method 214 Print menu 47...
  • Page 250 Toner cartridges 224 Transparencies 22 Continuous printing 27 Troubleshooting 168 Duplexing 194 Media jams 190 Nothing is printed 189, 197 Printer resets 193 Status, service, and error messages 204 Universal Media Tray Clearing jams 172 Loading 23 Utilities Installing for Macintosh 5...

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