Page 1 C31P User’s Guide A0EA-9564-00A...
Page 2: Thank You
Thank You Thank you for purchasing a bizhub C31P. You have made an excellent choice. Your bizhub C31P is specially designed for optimal performance in Windows, Macintosh and Linux environments. Trademarks KONICA MINOLTA and the KONICA MINOLTA logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of KONICA MINOLTA HOLDINGS, INC.
Page 3: Software License Agreement
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT This package contains the following materials provided by Konica Minolta Business Technolo- gies, Inc. (KMBT): software included as part of the printing system, the digitally-encoded machine-readable outline data encoded in the special format and in the encrypted form (“Font Programs”), other software which runs on a computer system for use in conjunction with the...
Page 4: About Adobe Color Profile
11. Notice to Government End Users: The Software is a “commercial item,” as that term is defined at 48 C.F.R.2.101, consisting of “commercial computer software” and “commercial computer software documentation,” as such terms are used in 48 C.F.R. 12.212. Consis- tent with 48 C.F.R.
Page 5 4. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Adobe licenses the Software to you on an “AS IS” basis. Adobe makes no representation as to the adequacy of the Software for any particular pur- pose or to produce any particular result. Adobe shall not be liable for loss or damage aris- ing out of this Agreement or from the distribution or use of the Software or any other materials.
Page 6 9. GOVERNING LAW This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws in force in the State of California as such laws are applied to agree- ments entered into and to be performed entirely within California between California resi- dents.
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5. All company names and product names used in this document is the trademarks or regis- tered trademarks of their respective holder. This ICC Profile made by GretagMacbeth ProfileMaker and granted TOYO INK certain license to distribute by GretagMacbeth AG. TOYO Offset Coated 2.1 ©...
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Introduction ....................... 1 Getting Acquainted with Your Printer 2 Space Requirements Printer Parts Front View 4 Rear View 5 Front View with Options 5 2 About the Software ................... 7 Printer Driver CD-ROM 8 PostScript Drivers PCL Drivers XPS Driver PPD Files Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM 9...
Page 10 Uninstalling the Printer Driver (for Windows) 14 Windows Vista/XP/Server 2003/2000 14 Displaying Printer Driver Settings (for Windows) 15 Windows Vista 15 Windows XP/Server 2003 15 Windows 2000 15 Using the Postscript and PCL Printer Driver 16 Common Buttons OK 16 Cancel 16 Apply 16 Help 16...
Page 11 Printing/Deleting a Stored Job Entering the Password PRINT MENU PAPER MENU QUALITY MENU MEMORY DIRECT CAMERA DIRECT INTERFACE MENU SYS DEFAULT MENU MAINTENANCE MENU SERVICE MENU 5 Camera Direct ....................99 Camera Direct 100 Printing Directly from a Digital Camera 6 Memory Direct ....................
Page 12 Duplexing 132 Output Tray 133 Finishing 134 Job Separation Printing Offset Printing Staple printing Media Storage 136 8 Replacing Consumables ................137 Replacing Consumables 138 About Toner Cartridges Replacing a Toner Cartridge Replacing a Print Unit Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle Replacing the Transfer Roller Replacing the Transfer Roller 153 Replacing the Ozone Filter 156...
Page 13 Staple Finisher (Case 1) 198 Staple Finisher (Case 2) 199 Staple Finisher (Case 3) 200 Clearing Jammed Staples 201 Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds 203 Solving Other Problems 206 Solving Problems with Printing Quality 213 Status, Error, and Service Messages 219 Standard Status Messages Error Messages (Warning: Error Messages (Operator Call:...
Page 14 Contents...
Page 15: Introduction
Introduction...
Page 16: Getting Acquainted With Your Printer
Getting Acquainted with Your Printer Space Requirements To ensure easy operation, consumable replacement and maintenance, adhere to the recommended space requirements detailed below. 100 mm 100 mm 704 mm (27.7") (3.9") (3.9") 284 mm 420 mm (16.5") (11.2") Front View 100 mm 100 mm 1175 mm (46.3")
Page 17 846 mm (33.3") 100 mm (3.9") 526 mm (20.7") Side View with Options The options appear shaded in the above illustrations. Getting Acquainted with Your Printer...
Page 18: Printer Parts
Printer Parts The following drawings illustrate the parts of your printer referred to through- out this guide, so please take some time to become familiar with them. Front View 1—Control panel 2—Output tray 3—Fuser unit 4—Right side cover 5—Tray 1 (Manual feed tray) 6—Transfer roller 7—Transfer belt unit 8—Tray 2...
Page 19: Rear View
Rear View 1—KONICA MINOLTA Digital Cam- era Direct Print Port 2—Power switch 3—Ozone filter 4—Power connection 5—Parallel port 6—10Base-T/100Base-TX/ 1000Base-T Ethernet Interface port 7—USB port 8—Ventilation grilles Front View with Options 1—Duplex option 2—Lower feeder units (Tray 3 and Tray 4) 3—Staple Finisher...
Page 20 Getting Acquainted with Your Printer...
Page 21 About the Software...
Page 22: Printer Driver Cd-Rom
Printer Driver CD-ROM PostScript Drivers Operating System Use/Benefit Windows Vista/XP/Server 2003/ These drivers give you access to all of 2000 the printer features, including finish- ing and advanced layout. See also Windows Vista/XP/ “Displaying Printer Driver Settings (for Server 2003 for 64bit Windows)”...
Page 23: Ppd Files
PPD Files Operating System Use/Benefit Macintosh OS X These files are required in order to use the printer driver for each operat- Linux ing system. For details of the Macintosh and Linux printer drivers, refer to the Reference Guide on the Utilities and Documenta- tion CD-ROM.
Page 24 Plug and Print Quick Guide on the Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM. PageScope NDPS Gateway This network utility enables printers and KONICA MINOLTA multifunctional products to be used in an NDPS envi- ronment. For details, refer to the PageScope NDPS Gateway User Manual on the Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM.
Page 25: System Requirements
System Requirements Personal computer – Pentium 2: 400 MHz (Pentium 3: 500 MHz or higher is recommended) – Power Mac G3 or later (G4 or later is recommended) – Macintosh equipped with an intel processor Operating System – Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Ultimate/Busi- ness/Enterprise, Windows Vista Home Basic /Home Premium /Ulti- mate/Business /Enterprise x64 Edition, Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 1 or later;...
Page 26: Selecting Driver Options/Defaults (For Windows)
From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display the Printers directory. Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA bizhub C31P PCL6 or KONICA MINOLTA bizhub C31P PS printer icon, and then click Properties. If you have installed options, proceed with the next step. Otherwise, skip to step 9.
Page 27 If Memory Card is selected, select Disable, Enable (1 GB Under), or Enable (1 GB Over), according to the installed Com- pactFlash card. Click Apply. Depending on the version of the operating system, Apply may not appear. If this is the case, continue with the next step. Select the General tab.
Page 28: Uninstalling The Printer Driver (For Windows)
Close all applications. Choose the Uninstall Program as follows: – (Windows Vista/XP/Server 2003) From the Start menu, choose All programs, KONICA MINOLTA, bizhub C31P, and then Uninstall Printer Driver. – (Windows 2000) From the Start menu, choose Programs, KONICA MINOLTA, bizhub C31P, and then Uninstall Printer Driver.
Page 29: Displaying Printer Driver Settings (For Windows)
From the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Hardware and Sound, and then click Printers to open the Printers directory. Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA bizhub C31P PCL6, or KONICA MINOLTA bizhub C31P PS printer icon, and then click Printing Prefer- ences. Windows XP/Server 2003 From the Start menu, choose Printers and Faxes to display the Printers and Faxes directory.
Page 30: Using The Postscript And Pcl Printer Driver
Using the Postscript and PCL Printer Driver Common Buttons The buttons described below appear on each tab. Click to exit the Properties dialog box, saving any changes made. Cancel Click to exit the Properties dialog box without saving any changes made. Apply Click to save all changes without exiting the Properties dialog box.
Page 31: Paper View
Paper View Click the button to display a sample of the page layout in the figure area. This button does not appear on the Quality Version tab. Printer View Click the button to display an image of the printer (with all installed options) in the figure area.
Page 32: Layout Tab
Specify the size of the original document Select the output media size Zoom (expand/reduce) documents Specify the paper source Specify the type of media Save a print job on the printer and print it later (Job Retention) Save a confidential job on the printer and protect it with a password Print a single copy for proofing Specify user settings (job name for stored job printing and password for secured job printing)
Page 33: Finish Tab
Finish tab The Finish Tab allows you to Select whether or not to staple with the staple finisher Select the output tray for the staple finisher Cover Page Tab The Cover Page Tab allows you to Print front and back cover pages and separator pages Specify the tray that contains the paper for the front and back cover pages and separator pages Watermark/Overlay Tab...
Page 34: Quality Tab
Print a frame around watermarks Print transparent (shaded) watermarks Print the watermark on only the first page Print the watermark repeatedly throughout the all pages Quality Tab The Quality Tab allows you to Switch between color and grayscale printing Control the darkness of an image (Brightness) Control the tones of an image (Contrast) (PCL printer driver only) Specify the printer color settings (Quick Color) Specify the amount of details in graphic patterns (PCL printer driver only)
Page 35: Limitations On Printer Driver Functions Installed With Point And Print
Limitations on printer driver functions installed with Point and Print If Point and Print is performed with the following server and client combina- tions, there are limitations on some printer driver functions. Server and client combinations Server: Windows Vista/XP/Server 2003/2000 Client: Windows Vista/XP/Server 2003/2000 Functions with limitations applied Booklet, Skip Blank Pages, Front Cover Page, Back Cover Page, Separa-...
Page 36 Using the Postscript and PCL Printer Driver...
Page 37: Using The Status Monitor (Windows Only)
Using the Status Monitor (Windows Only)
Page 38: Working With The Status Monitor
Use one of the following steps to open the Status Monitor: Windows Vista/XP/Server 2003—From the Start menu, choose All Pro- grams, KONICA MINOLTA, and then Status Monitor. Double-click the Status Monitor icon displayed in the taskbar. Windows 2000—From the Start menu, choose Programs, KONICA MINOLTA, and then Status Monitor.
Page 39: Recognizing Status Monitor Alerts
Recovery Instructions—Provides you with explanations of what you need to do in order to correct problems and recover from error conditions. Consumables Tab Displays the usage status (approximate percentage remaining) of each toner consumables. Refresh—Rechecks the supplies and displays their status. Click Help to display windows containing explanations of the Status Monitor functions.
Page 40 Closing the Status Monitor...
Page 41: Printer Control Panel And Configuration Menu
Printer Control Panel and Configuration Menu...
Page 42: 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. MESSAGE WINDOW MENU YMCK Control Panel Indicators and Keys...
Page 43 Function Cancels the currently displayed menu or menu choice Allows you to cancel one or all print jobs that are currently being printed or processed: 1. Press the Cancel key. CUR- 2. Press the keys to select either RENT JOB ALL JOBS 3.
Page 44: Message Window
If a warning occurs, the symbol appears. When a digital camera is connected to the KONICA MINOLTA Digital Camera Direct Print Port with a USB cable, the sym- appears on the right side of the message window.
Page 45: Help Screens
Details Key information is displayed. The approximate amount of toner remaining is displayed. Help Screens The help screens appear when the key is pressed after an error occurred, such as a media misfeed, so that the error can be corrected. About the Control Panel...
Page 46: Configuration Menu Overview
Configuration Menu Overview The configuration menu accessible from the control panel is structured as shown below. Main Menu READY PROOF/ PRINT MENU PRINT MENU PAPER MENU QUALITY MENU MEMORY DIRECT CAMERA DIRECT INTERFACE MENU SYS DEFAULT MENU MAINTENANCE MENU SERVICE MENU * This menu item appears only if an optional hard disk kit is installed.
Page 47 MEMORY DIRECT CAMERA DIRECT do not appear if public user access has not been permitted through authentication settings. For details on the authentication settings, refer to the Reference Guide on the Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM. Configuration Menu Overview...
Page 48: Proof/Print Menu
PROOF/PRINT MENU This menu item appears only if an optional hard disk kit is installed. With this menu item, print jobs that were set to be saved on the hard disk by using Job Retention on the Basic tab of the printer driver can be printed or deleted.
Page 49: Job Name
Press Key Until Display Reads Job name “ ” Desired job name Press until the desired job name appears. PRINT DELETE If the selected print job was set as a secured job from the printer driver, a screen for entering the password appears.
Page 50: Entering The Password
Entering the Password If the print job selected in the PROOF/PRINT MENU is a secured job, a screen for entering the password appears. Follow the procedure described below to type in the four digits password specified from the printer driver. Press the keys to increase or decrease the first digit of the password.
Page 51: Print Menu
PRINT MENU With this menu, printer information, such as the configuration page and the statistics page can be printed. PRINT MENU CONFIGURATION STATISTICS PAGE FONT LIST POSTSCRIPT MENU MAP DIRECTORY LIST * This menu item appears only if an optional hard disk kit or a Com- pactFlash card is installed.
Page 52 Settings MENU MAP PRINT/CANCEL Prints the menu map. Settings DIRECTORY PRINT/CANCEL LIST Prints the directory list of the hard disk kit or a CompactFlash card. Configuration Menu Overview...
Page 53: Paper Menu
PAPER MENU With this menu, the paper used for printing can be managed. PAPER MENU PAPER SOURCE DEFAULT TRAY DUPLEX TRAY1 PAPER SIZE COPIES CUSTOM SIZE **** COLLATE PAPER TYPE ***** FINISHING PAPER SIZE TRAY2 PAPER TYPE ***** SEPARATION TRAY3 PAPER SIZE IMAGE ******...
Page 54 * This menu item appears only when you select CUSTOM from the TRAY 1/PAPER SIZE menu. ** These menu items appear only if one or both of the optional lower feeder units are installed. *** This menu item appears only if the optional duplex unit (Duplex Option) is installed.
Page 55 All factory default values are shown in bold. Settings PAPER DEFAULT TRAY1/TRAY2/ SOURCE TRAY TRAY3/TRAY4 The Lower Feeder Unit that is normally used can be specified. TRAY 3 TRAY 4 appear only if the optional lower feeder units are installed. Settings TRAY1 PAPER...
Page 56 Specify the paper size when custom-sized CUSTOM paper is loaded into Tray 1. SIZE The setting units can be switched between millimeters and inches with the DEFAULT MENU/PAPER/UNIT OF MEASURE setting. WIDTH Setting range for MILLIMETERS 216 mm (default) – 216 mm North America: –...
Page 57 Settings PAPER ANY/PLAIN PAPER/ TYPE RECYCLED/THICK 1/ THICK 2/LABEL/ TRANSPARENCY/ ENVELOPE/POSTCARD/ LETTERHEAD/GLOSSY 1/ GLOSSY 2 Select the setting for the type of paper loaded into Tray 1. Settings TRAY2 PAPER LETTER/A4 SIZE Select the setting for the size of paper loaded into Tray 2.
Page 58 Settings TRAY TRAY ON/OFF MAPPING MAPPING Select whether or not the Tray Mapping MODE function is used. Settings LOGICAL PHYSICAL TRAY1/ TRAY PHYSICAL TRAY2/ PHYSICAL TRAY3/ PHYSICAL TRAY4 Select the tray that is used for printing when a print job is received from another manufacturer’s printer driver.
Page 59 Settings FIN- SUB TRAY/MAIN TRAY/OFFSET/STAPLING ISHING When SUB TRAY is selected, the paper is fed to the sub output tray. When MAIN TRAY is selected, the paper is fed to the main out- put tray. OFFSET When is selected, the paper is fed to the main output tray with each copy slightly shifted.
Page 60: Quality Menu
QUALITY MENU With this menu, settings for the print quality can be specified. QUALITY MENU COLOR MODE BRIGHTNESS HALFTONE IMAGE PRINTING TEXT PRINTING GRAPHICS PRINTING EDGE IMAGE PRINTING ENHANCEMENT TEXT PRINTING GRAPHICS PRINTING EDGE STRENGTH ECONOMY PRINT GLOSSY MODE PCL SETTING CONTRAST IMAGE PRINTING RGB SOURCE...
Page 61 TEXT PRINTING RGB SOURCE RGB INTENT RGB GRAY GRAPHICS RGB SOURCE PRINTING RGB INTENT RGB GRAY PS SETTING IMAGE PRINTING RGB SOURCE RGB INTENT RGB GRAY DESTINATION PROF TEXT PRINTING RGB SOURCE RGB INTENT RGB GRAY DESTINATION PROF GRAPHICS RGB SOURCE PRINTING RGB INTENT RGB GRAY...
Page 62 SIMULATION SIMULATION PROF CALIBRATION TONE CALIBRATION SIMULATION INTENT AIDC PROCESS CMYK GRAY CMYK DENSITY COLOR SEPARATION All factory default values are shown in bold. Settings COLOR COLOR/GRAYSCALE MODE COLOR is selected, the pages are printed in full color. GRAYSCALE is selected, the pages are printed in black and white.
Page 63 Settings TEXT LINE ART/DETAIL/ PRINTING SMOOTH Select how halftones in text are reproduced. LINE ART is selected, halftones are reproduced with high precision. DETAIL is selected, halftones are repro- duced with detail. SMOOTH is selected, halftones are repro- duced with smoothness. Settings GRAPHICS LINE ART/DETAIL/...
Page 64 Settings TEXT ON/OFF PRINTING Select whether text edges are emphasized. is selected, the edges are empha- sized. is selected, the edges are not emphasized. Settings GRAPHICS ON/OFF PRINTING Select whether graphic edges are emphasized. is selected, the edges are empha- sized.
Page 65 Settings ECONOMY ON/OFF PRINT Select whether to print graphics with a reduced density by reducing the amount of toner that is used. is selected, the amount of toner used is reduced when printing. is selected, the amount of toner used is not reduced when printing.
Page 66 Settings CONTRAST -15%/-10%/-5%/0%/+5%/ SETTING +10%/+15% The contrast of the image can be adjusted. Settings IMAGE DEVICE COLOR/ PRINTING SOURCE sRGB Specify the color space for RGB image data. DEVICE COLOR is selected, no color space is specified. If RGB source profiles are downloaded with the Download Manager, they are available from the list of settings.
Page 67 Settings COMPOSITE GRAY BLACK/BLACK AND GRAY/ BLACK ONLY Specify how black and grays are reproduced in RGB image data. COMPOSITE BLACK selected, black is reproduced using the CMYK colors. BLACK AND GRAY selected, black and gray are reproduced using black only. BLACK ONLY is selected, black is reproduced using only...
Page 68 Settings VIVID/ INTENT PHOTOGRAPHIC Specify the characteristic applied when converting RGB text data to CMYK data. VIVID is selected, a vivid output is produced. PHOTOGRAPHIC is selected, a brighter output is produced. Settings COMPOSITE GRAY BLACK/BLACK AND GRAY/BLACK ONLY Specify how black and grays are reproduced in RGB text data.
Page 69 Settings VIVID/ INTENT PHOTOGRAPHIC Specify the characteristic applied when converting RGB GRAPHICS data to CMYK data. VIVID is selected, a vivid output is produced. PHOTOGRAPHIC is selected, a brighter output is produced. Settings COMPOSITE GRAY BLACK/BLACK AND GRAY/BLACK ONLY Specify how black and grays are reproduced in RGB GRAPHICS data.
Page 70 Settings IMAGE DEVICE COLOR/ SETTINGS PRINTING SOURCE sRGB/AppleRGB/ AdobeRGB1998/ ColorMatchRGB/ BlueAdjustRGB Specify the color space for RGB image data. DEVICE COLOR is selected, no color space is specified. If RGB source profiles are downloaded with the Download Manager, they are available from the list of settings.
Page 71 Settings COMPOSITE GRAY BLACK/BLACK AND GRAY/ BLACK ONLY Specify how black and grays are reproduced in RGB image data. COMPOSITE BLACK selected, black is reproduced using the CMYK colors. BLACK AND GRAY selected, black and gray are reproduced using black only. BLACK ONLY is selected, black is reproduced using only...
Page 72 Settings TEXT DEVICE COLOR/ PRINTING SOURCE sRGB/AppleRGB/ AdobeRGB1998/ ColorMatchRGB/ BlueAdjustRGB Specify the color space for RGB text data. DEVICE COLOR is selected, no color space is specified. If RGB source profiles are downloaded with the Download Manager, they are available from the list of settings.
Page 73 Settings COMPOSITE GRAY BLACK/BLACK AND GRAY/BLACK ONLY Specify how black and grays are reproduced in RGB text data. COMPOSITE BLACK selected, black is reproduced using the CMYK colors. BLACK AND GRAY selected, black and gray are reproduced using black only. BLACK ONLY is selected, black is reproduced using only...
Page 74 Settings GRAPHICS DEVICE COLOR/ PRINTING SOURCE sRGB/AppleRGB/ AdobeRGB1998/ ColorMatchRGB/ BlueAdjustRGB Specify the color space for RGB image data. DEVICE COLOR is selected, no color space is specified. If RGB source profiles are downloaded with the Download Manager, they are available from the list of settings.
Page 75 Settings COMPOSITE GRAY BLACK/BLACK AND GRAY/ BLACK ONLY Specify how black and grays are reproduced in RGB image data. COMPOSITE BLACK selected, black is reproduced using the CMYK colors. BLACK AND GRAY selected, black and gray are reproduced using black only. BLACK ONLY is selected, black is reproduced using only...
Page 76 Settings SIMULATION SIMU- NONE/SWOP/ LATION Euroscale/ PROF CommercialPres s/TOYO/DIC Specify the simulation profile. NONE is selected, no simulation profile is specified. If simulation profiles are downloaded with the Download Manager, they are available from the list of settings. Settings SIMU- RELATIVE LATION COLOR/ABSOLUTE...
Page 77 Settings CALIBRA- TONE ON/OFF TION CALIBRATION is selected, image adjustments are applied. is selected, image adjustments are not applied. Settings AIDC EXECUTE/CANCEL PROCESS EXECUTE is selected, image adjustments are performed immediately. CANCEL is selected, image adjustments are not performed. Settings CMYK CYAN/ HIGH-...
Page 78 Settings COLOR ON/OFF SEPARA- is selected, color separation are performed. The TION contents of a color page is separated into the color pages for yellow, magenta, cyan and black, and each is printed with black gradations as individual pages. The printing order is yellow, magenta, cyan, then black.
Page 79: Memory Direct
TYPE OF FILES * This menu item appears when a USB memory device is plugged into the KONICA MINOLTA Digital Camera Direct Print Port. All factory default values are shown in bold. Select the file that you wish to output, and then press the Menu/ LIST Select key.
Page 80 Settings LETTER/ LETTER/LEGAL/EXECUTIVE/A4/ A5/A6/B5(JIS)/B6(JIS)/GOVT LETTER/STATEMENT/FOLIO/SP FOLIO/UK QUARTO/FOOLSCAP/ GOVT LEGAL/16K/PHOTO 4×6/ KAI 16/KAI 32/ENV C5/ENV C6/ENV DL/ENV MONARCH/ENV CHOU#3/ENV CHOU#4/B5(ISO)/ ENV #10/ENV YOU#4/JPOST/ JPOST-D/CUSTOM Change the size of the paper. The default setting for North America is LETTER . The default setting for all other regions is Depending on the setting selected for DEFAULT MENU/PAPER/UNIT OF...
Page 81 Settings COLLATE ON/OFF Select whether to collate the copies. is selected, collated printing is performed. is selected, collated printing is not performed. This menu item appears only if an optional hard disk kit or a CompactFlash card of 1GB or more is installed. Settings MAIN SUB TRAY/MAIN TRAY/OFFSET/...
Page 82: Camera Direct
CAMERA DIRECT This menu item appears when INTERFACE MENU/CAMERA DIRECT ENABLE set to In addition, this menu item does not appear if public user access has not been permitted through authentication settings. For details on the authentica- tion settings, refer to the Reference Guide on the Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM.
Page 83 All factory default values are shown in bold. Settings PAPER TRAY1/TRAY2/TRAY3/TRAY4 SOURCE Select the Lower Feeder Unit that is used for camera direct printing. TRAY3 TRAY4 appear only if the optional lower feeder units are installed. Settings LAYOUT 1-UP/2-UP/3-UP/4-UP/6-UP/8-UP Specify the number of images printed on a single sheet of media. When set to 1-UP , only one image will be printed on a single...
Page 84 Settings GLOSSY ON/OFF MODE Select whether to relax the limitations on the amount of toner used in order to widen the color reproduc- tion range and produce glossy prints. is selected, glossy prints are produced. is selected, glossy prints are not produced. is selected, the amount of toner used is not reduced when printing, even if ECONOMY...
Page 85 Settings HALFTONE LINE ART/DETAIL/SMOOTH Select how halftones are reproduced. LINE ART is selected, halftones are reproduced with high precision. DETAIL is selected, halftones are reproduced with detail. SMOOTH is selected, halftones are reproduced with smoothness. Configuration Menu Overview...
Page 86: Interface Menu
INTERFACE MENU With this menu, interface settings can be specified. Restart the printer after changing settings in the ETHERNET menu. INTERFACE MENU JOB TIMEOUT ETHERNET TCP/IP ENABLE MEMORY IP ADDRESS DIRECT CAMERA SUBNET MASK DIRECT DEFAULT GATEWAY DHCP BOOTP ARP/PING HTTP ENABLE ENABLE...
Page 87 ENABLE RAW PORT BIDIREC- TIONAL ENABLE SMTP ENABLE SNMP ENABLE WSD PRINT ENABLE IPSEC ENABLE ACCESS PER- MISSION IP ADDRESS FILTER ACCESS REFUSE IPv6 ENABLE AUTO NETWARE ENABLE SETTING LINK LOKAL APPLETALK ENABLE GLOBAL ADDRESS SPEED/ DUPLEX GATEWAY ADDRESS ENABLE IEEE802.1X *This menu item appears when INTERFACE MENU/ETHERNET/...
Page 88 All factory default values are shown in bold. Settings 5 seconds-15 seconds-300 seconds TIME- Specify the timeout interval for a print job being received. Settings ETHER- TCP/IP ENABLE YES/NO is selected, TCP/IP is enabled. is selected, TCP/IP is disabled. Setting 000.000.000.000 ADDRESS Set the IP address for this printer on the...
Page 89 Settings BOOTP ON/OFF Select whether or not the IP address is automatically acquired. is selected, the IP address is auto- matically acquired. is selected, the IP address is not automatically acquired. Settings ARP/ ON/OFF PING Select whether or not the IP address is automatically acquired.
Page 90 Settings DYNAMIC ENABLE YES/NO is selected, Dynamic DNS is enabled. is selected, Dynamic DNS is disabled. Settings ENABLE YES/NO is selected, IPP is enabled. is selected, IPP is dis- abled. Settings ENABLE YES/NO PORT is selected, Raw Port is enabled. is selected, Raw Port is disabled.
Page 91 Settings ENABLE YES/NO PRINT is selected, WSD print is enabled. is selected, WSD print is disabled. Settings IPSEC ENABLE YES/NO is selected, IPsec is enabled. is selected, IPsec is dis- abled. Settings ACCESS ENABLE/ ADDRESS PER- DISABLED FILTER MIS- Select whether to enable or SION disable access granting.
Page 92 Settings AUTO YES/NO SET- is selected, auto TING configuration of IPv6 is enabled. is selected, auto config- uration of IPv6 is disabled. Displays the Link-Local LINK address. LOCAL Displays the global address. GLOBAL ADDRESS Displays the gateway GATE- address. ADDRESS Settings NETWARE ENABLE YES/NO...
Page 93 Settings CAMERA ENABLE/DISABLE DIRECT Select whether to enable or disable camera direct printing. ENABLE is selected, camera direct printing is enabled. DISABLE is selected, camera direct printing is disabled. Configuration Menu Overview...
Page 94: Sys Default Menu
SYS DEFAULT MENU With this menu, settings can be specified to adjust the operation of the printer, such as the display language of the message window and the time until the machine enters Energy Saver mode. SYS DEFAULT MENU LANGUAGE EMULATION DEF.
Page 95 HOLD JOB TIMEOUT ENERGY SAVER ENERGY SAVER TIME MENU TIMEOUT CONTRAST SECURITY CHANGE PASSWORD LOCK PANEL CLOCK DATE (xx.xx.xx) TIME TIME ZONE HDD FORMAT USER AREA ONLY CARD FOR- USER AREA ONLY RESTORE RESTORE NETWORK DEFAULTS RESTORE PRINTER RESTORE ALL Configuration Menu Overview...
Page 96 ENABLE PAPER EMPTY TRAY1 WARNING TONER LOW TRAY2 **** I-UNIT LOW TRAY3 **** TRAY4 * These menu items appear only if an optional hard disk kit is installed. ** This menu item appears when you select from the ENERGY SAVER menu.
Page 97 All factory default values are shown in bold. Settings LAN- ENGLISH/FRENCH/GERMAN/SPANISH/ GUAGE ITALIAN/PORTUGUESE/CZECH/JAPANESE/ KOREAN/SIMPLIFIED CHINESE/ TRADITIONAL CHINESE/DUTCH/RUSSIAN/ POLISH The display language of the message window can be changed to the selected language. The language selections appear in the message window in the corresponding language.
Page 98 Settings CR/LF CR=CR LF=LF/CR=CRLF MAP- LF=LF/CR=CR PING LF=LFCR/CR=CRLF LF=LFCR Select the definitions of the CR/LF codes in the PCL language. Settings LINES 5-60-128 Specify the number of lines per page in the PAGE PCL language. Settings FONT FONT 0-102 SOURCE NUMBER Specify the default font in the PCL language.
Page 99 Settings DIGI- ENABLE/DISABLE Select whether to enable or disable XPS SIGNA- digital signatures. TURE ENABLE is selected, XPS digital signatures are enabled. DISABLE is selected, XPS digital signatures are disabled. Settings ON/OFF ERROR Select whether or not an error report is PAGE printed after an XPS error has occurred.
Page 100 CUSTOM Specify the media size when PAPER SIZE SIZE CUSTOM is set to The setting units can be switched between millimeters and inches with the DEFAULT MENU/PAPER/UNIT OF MEASURE setting. WIDTH Setting range for MILLIMETERS 216 mm (default) – North America: 216 mm –...
Page 101 Settings PAPER PLAIN PAPER/ TYPE RECYCLED/THICK 1/ THICK 2/LABEL/ TRANSPARENCY/ ENVELOPE/POSTCARD/ LETTERHEAD/GLOSSY 1/ GLOSSY 2 Select the type of media that is normally used. Settings UNIT INCHES/MILLIMETERS The units for specifying the size of custom media can MEA- be switched between inches and millimeters. SURE The default setting for North America is INCHES...
Page 102 Settings AUTO ON/OFF CON- Select whether or not printing continues if the size or type of TINUE media in the selected tray is different from the size or type of media for the print job. AUTO CONTINUE is set to , printing automatically contin- ues after about 10 seconds under the following conditions.
Page 103 Settings -3/-2/-1/0/+1/+2/+3 CON- Adjust the contrast of the message window. TRAST The darkest level setting is and the brightest level setting is Specify the password for locking the control panel. SECU- CHANGE RITY PASS- If the password is set to 0000 (default), the control WORD...
Page 104 Initialize the user area of the CompactFlash card. CARD USER When this menu item is selected, the printer is FORMAT AREA automatically restarted. ONLY Initialize the CompactFlash card. When this menu item is selected, the printer is automatically restarted. Reset the network settings to their defaults. When RESTORE RESTORE this menu item is selected, the printer is...
Page 105: Maintenance Menu
MAINTENANCE MENU With this menu, maintenance on this printer can be performed. In order to use this menu, the administrator password must be entered. MAINTENANCE MENU PRINT MENU EVENT LOG HALFTONE 64 CYAN 64/MAGENTA 64/ YELLOW 64/BLACK 64 HALFTONE 128 CYAN 128/MAGENTA 128/ YELLOW 128/BLACK 128 HALFTONE 256...
Page 106 ENVELOPE LABEL GLOSSY 1 GLOSSY 2 DUPLEX PASS PLAIN PAPER MANUAL PLAIN PAPER DUPLEX IMG ADJ CYAN THICK 1 THICK MAGENTA THICK 2 YELLOW POSTCARD BLACK ENVELOPE LABEL IMG ADJ BLACK GLOSSY 1 GLOSSY 2 SUPPLIES REPLACE TRANS. BELT TRANS. ROLLER FUSER UNIT QUICK SET-...
Page 107 *This menu item appears when a USB memory device is plugged into the KONICA MINOLTA Digital Camera Direct Port. All factory default values are shown in bold. Settings PRINT EVENT PRINT/CANCEL MENU Prints the event log. Settings HALF- CYAN/ PRINT/CANCEL...
Page 108 Settings LEFT LEFT -15-15 ADJUST When printing on media in Tray 1, specify MENT TRAY1 the size of the left margin. Settings LEFT -15-15 When printing on media in Tray 2, specify TRAY2 the size of the left margin. Settings LEFT -15-15 When printing on media in Tray 3, specify...
Page 109 Settings THICK -8-7 When printing on thick 1 using simplex pass, correct the sec- ondary image transfer current. Settings THICK -8-7 When printing on thick 2 using simplex pass, correct the sec- ondary image transfer current. Settings POST- -8-7 CARD When printing on postcard using simplex pass, correct the secondary image transfer...
Page 110 Settings MANUAL PLAIN -8-7 DUPLEX PAPER When printing on plain paper using manual duplex pass, correct the secondary image transfer current. Settings THICK -8-7 When printing on THICK 1 using manual duplex pass, correct the secondary image transfer current. Settings THICK -8-7 When printing on THICK 2...
Page 111 Settings GLOSSY -8-7 When printing on GLOSSY 2 using manual duplex pass, correct the secondary image transfer current. Settings CYAN -5-0-5 When printing on thick paper, adjust the THICK cyan in the image. Settings MAGENTA -5-0-5 When printing on thick paper, adjust the magenta in the image.
Page 112: Service Menu
Setup QUICK UPDATE EXECUTE / CANCEL SET- SETTING Select whether or not to update the TING printer settings from the definitions file on the USB memory device. EXECUTE is selected, the printer set- tings are updated. CANCEL is selected, the settings are not updated.
Page 113: Camera Direct
Camera Direct...
Page 114: Camera Direct
Camera Direct If a digital camera with PictBridge (1.0 or later) is connected to the printer through the Camera Direct Print port, images stored on the digital camera can be printed directly from the printer. For details on using the digital camera, refer to your digital cameras manual.
Page 115: Memory Direct
Memory Direct...
Page 116: Memory Direct
For details on specifying settings with the control panel, refer to “MEM- ORY DIRECT” on page 65. Printing From a Connected USB Memory Device Plug the USB memory device into the KONICA MINOLTA Digi- tal Camera Direct Print Port. The USB icon appears in the upper-right corner of the mes-...
Page 117: Using Media
Using Media...
Page 118: Media Specifications
Media Specifications What types and sizes of media can I load? Media Media Size Tray* Duplex (double-sided) Inch Millimeter Letter 8.5 x 11.0 215.9 x 279.4 1/2/3/4 Legal 8.5 x 14.0 215.9 x 355.6 1/3/4 Statement 5.5 x 8.5 139.7 x 215.9 Executive 7.25 x 10.5 184.2 x 266.7...
Page 119: Media Types
For custom sizes, use the printer driver to specify the settings within the ranges shown in the above table. Media Types Before purchasing a large quantity of special media, do a trial print with the same media and check the print quality. Keep media on a flat, level surface in its original wrapper until it is time to load it.
Page 120 Carbon backed Unapproved iron-on transfer media (such as heat-sensitive paper, heat-pressure paper, and heat-press transfer paper) Cold-water-transfer paper Pressure sensitive Designed specifically for inkjet printers (such as superfine paper, glossy paper, glossy film, and postcards) Paper that has already been printed on –...
Page 121: Thick Stock
Thick Stock Paper thicker than 90 g/m (24 lb bond) is referred to as thick stock. Test all thick stock to ensure acceptable performance and to ensure that the image does not shift. Capacity Tray 1 Up to 20 thick stock sheets, depending on (Manual Feed their thickness.
Page 122: Labels
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. Using envelopes with emulsion-based glue avoids this problem.
Page 123: Letterhead
Glossy ON/OFF Supported Mode Glossy mode is Disabled at Grayscale (Color Mode), or Duplex Print. Use label sheets that are Recommended for laser printers Letter or A4 size (adhesive label stock) DO NOT use label sheets that Have labels that easily peel off or have parts of the label already removed Have backing sheets that have peeled away or have exposed adhesive Labels may stick to the fuser, causing them to peel off and media misfeeds to occur.
Page 124: Postcards
Glossy ON/OFF Supported Mode Glossy mode is Disabled at Grayscale (Color Mode), or Duplex Print. Postcards Try printing your data on a sheet of plain paper first to check placement. Capacity Tray 1 Up to 20 postcards, depending on their (Manual Feed thickness Tray)
Page 125: Transparencies
Transparencies Do not fan transparencies before loading them. Resulting static elec- tricity may cause printing errors. If you touch the face of the transparencies with your bare hands, print quality may be affected. Keep the printer path clean. Transparencies are especially sensitive to a dirty media path.
Page 126: Glossy Media
Glossy Media Test all glossy media to ensure acceptable performance and to ensure that the image does not shift. Capacity Tray 1 Up to 20 glossy media sheets, depending on (Manual Feed their thickness. Tray) Tray 2/3/4 Not supported Orientation Face down Driver Glossy 1 (100-128 g/m Media Type...
Page 127: What Is The Guaranteed Imageable (Printable) Area
What Is the Guaranteed Imageable (Printable) Area? The printable area on all media sizes is up to 4 mm (0.157") from the edges of the media. Each media size has a specific imageable area, the maximum area on which the printer Printable can print clearly and without distortion.
Page 128: Loading Media
Loading Media How do I load media? Take off the top and bottom sheets of a ream of paper. Holding a stack of approx- imately 100 sheets at a time, fan the stack to prevent static buildup before inserting it in a tray. Do not fan transparencies.
Page 129 Slide the media guides to pro- vide more space between them. Press down on the center of the paper-lifting plate until the left and right locking tabs (white) lock into place. Load the paper face down in the tray. Loading Media...
Page 130: Other Media
Do not load paper above the line. Up to 100 sheets (80 g/m [22 lb]) of plain paper can be loaded into the tray at one time. Slide the media guides against the edges of the paper. Select PAPER MENU/PAPER SOURCE/TRAY 1/PAPER SIZE PAPER TYPE in the configuration menu, and then select the setting for the size and type of paper that are loaded.
Page 131: Loading Envelopes
Loading Envelopes Pull the lever, and then open the right side cover. Before opening the right side cover, fold up Tray 1. Open the door at the side of the right side cover. Loading Media...
Page 132 Turn the two dials on the fuser unit to the setting for envelopes. Plain paper Envelope Close the door at the side of the right side cover. Loading Media...
Page 133 Close the right side cover. Open Tray 1. Slide the media guides to pro- vide more space between them. Loading Media...
Page 134 Press down on the center of the paper-lifting plate until the left and right locking tabs (white) lock into place. Load the envelopes flap side up in the tray. Before loading enve- lopes, press them down to make sure that all air is removed, and make sure that the folds of the flaps are firmly pressed;...
Page 135: Loading Label Sheets/Postcards/Thick Stock/Glossy Media And Transparencies
Slide the media guides against the edges of the envelopes. Before printing on plain paper, be sure to return the dials on the fuser unit to the setting for plain paper. PAPER MENU/PAPER SOURCE/TRAY 1/PAPER SIZE Select PAPER TYPE in the configuration menu, and then select the setting for the size and type of paper that are loaded.
Page 136 Slide the media guides to pro- vide more space between them. Press down on the center of the paper-lifting plate until the left and right locking tabs (white) lock into place. Load the media face down in the tray. Up to 20 sheets can be loaded into the tray at one time.
Page 137 Slide the media guides against the edges of the media. Select PAPER MENU/PAPER SOURCE/TRAY 1/PAPER SIZE PAPER TYPE in the configuration menu, and then select the setting for the size and type of paper that are loaded. See also “PAPER MENU” on page 39.
Page 138: Loading Banner Paper
Loading Banner Paper Paper up to 1200 mm long can be loaded into the bypass tray and printed one at a time. Open Tray 1. Slide the media guides to pro- vide more space between them. Press down on the center of the paper-lifting plate until the left and right locking tabs (white) lock into place.
Page 139 With the side of the banner paper to be printed on facing down, insert the end of the paper as much as possible into the feed slot. One sheet of banner paper can be loaded into the tray at one time. In order to avoid toner smudges, do not load curled paper.
Page 140 Secure the banner paper with the left and right media guides. When printing multiple copies on banner paper, repeat the procedure starting from step 2. Select Tray 1(Manual Feed) from the Paper Source list and specify a cus- tom size in the Original Size list of the printer driver, and then print. Loading Media...
Page 141: Tray 2
Tray 2 Loading Plain Paper Pull out Tray 2. Press down the media pressure plate to lock it into place. Loading Media...
Page 142 Load the paper face up in the tray. Do not load above the mark. Up to 500 sheets (80 g/m [22 lb]) of plain paper can be loaded into the tray at one time. Close Tray 2. Select PAPER MENU/PAPER SOURCE/TRAY 2/PAPER SIZE PAPER TYPE in the configuration menu, and then select the setting for the size and type of paper that are loaded.
Page 143: Tray 3/4 (Optional Lower Feeder Units)
Tray 3/4 (Optional Lower Feeder Units) Loading Plain Paper Pull out Tray 3 (Tray 4). Press down the media pressure plate to lock it into place. Slide the media guides to pro- vide more space between them. Loading Media...
Page 144 Load the paper face up in the tray. Do not load above the mark. Up to 500 sheets (80 g/m [22 lb]) of plain paper can be loaded into the tray at one time. Slide the media guides against the edges of the paper. Loading Media...
Page 145 Close Tray 3 (Tray 4). Select PAPER MENU/PAPER SOURCE/TRAY 3 TRAY 4 PAPER TYPE in the configuration menu, and then select the setting for the type of paper that is loaded. See also “PAPER MENU” on page 39. Loading Media...
Page 146: Duplexing
Duplexing Select paper with high opacity for duplex (double-sided) printing. Opacity refers to how effectively paper blocks out what is written on the opposite side of the page. If the paper has low opacity (high translucency), then the printed data from one side of the page will show through to the other side. Check your application for margin information.
Page 147: Output Tray
In addition, if “N-up” has been set to “Booklet”, autoduplex printing is per- formed. The following Order settings are available when “Booklet” is selected. If “Left Binding” is selected, the pages can be folded as a left-bound booklet. If “Right Binding” is selected, the pages can be folded as a right-bound booklet.
Page 148: Finishing
Finishing When the optional staple finisher is installed, job separation, offset and staple printing can be performed. For the installation procedure, refer to “Staple Fin- isher” on page 250. Settings can be specified for job separation, offset and JOB SEPARATION FINISHING PAPER staple printing by selecting...
Page 149: Offset Printing
Offset Printing If offset printing is selected, the paper is fed out shifted as shown below. When PAPER MENU/COLLATE is set to , the pages are fed out in sets as shown below. - When COLLATE is set to - When COLLATE is set to Staple printing...
Page 150: Media Storage
Media Storage How do I store media? Keep media on a flat, level surface in its original wrapper until it is time to load it. Media that has been stored for a long time out of its packaging may dry up too much and cause misfeeding.
Page 151 Replacing Consumables...
Page 152: Replacing Consumables
Replacing Consumables Note Failure to follow instructions as outlined in this manual could result in voiding your warranty. Note TONER OUT TRANS.BELT END OF LIFE If an error message ( , etc.) appears, print out the configuration page, and then check the status of the other consumables.
Page 153 When replacing a toner cartridge, refer to the following table. For optimum print quality and performance, use only approved KONICA MINOLTA toner cartridges for your specific printer type, as listed in the table below. You can find your printer type and the toner cartridge part numbers on the consum- ables reorder label inside the front cover your printer.
Page 154: Replacing A Toner Cartridge
Replacing a Toner Cartridge Note Be careful not to spill toner while replacing a toner cartridge. If toner spills, immediately wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth. TONER LOW SYS DEFAULT MENU/ENABLE WARNING on the is set , the message TONER LOW X (where “...
Page 155 Lower the lever to release the lock. Grab the handle of the toner car- tridge to be replaced, and then pull out the cartridge. The following instructions show the procedure to replace the toner cartridge (Y). Note Dispose of the used toner cartridge according to your local regulations. Do not burn the toner cartridge.
Page 156 Shake the cartridge to distribute the toner. 3 × Make sure that the toner car- tridge is the same color as the printer compartment, and then insert the toner cartridge into the printer. Make sure that the toner car- tridge is securely installed, and then peel off the protective film.
Page 157 Raise the front lever to its origi- nal position. Pull the lever to the left to lock it in place. The front lever should be securely returned to its original position; other- wise, the front cover of the printer cannot be closed.
Page 158: Replacing A Print Unit
Replacing a Print Unit When replacing a print unit, refer to the following table. For optimum print quality and performance, use only approved KONICA MINOLTA print units for your specific printer type, as listed in the table below. You can find your printer type and the print unit part numbers on the consumables reorder label inside the front cover your printer.
Page 159 I-UNIT LOW on the SYS DEFAULT MENU/ENABLE WARNING is set , the message I-UNIT LOW X (where “ ”. represents the color of the toner) appears when a print unit becomes empty. Follow the steps below to replace the print unit. You are advised to replace the indicated print unit when the message I-UNIT LIFE X appears.
Page 160 Lower the lever to release the lock. Press down the area marked “Push” on the print unit to be replaced, and then slide the unit all the way out of the printer. The following instruc- tions show the proce- dure to replace the print unit (K).
Page 161 Remove the print unit from the bag. Hold the print unit with both hands, and then shake it twice as shown in the illustration. Do not grab the bottom of the bag; otherwise, the print unit may be dam- aged, resulting in decreased print quality.
Page 162 Remove the protective cover from the print unit. The protec- tive cover slides after having turned. Make sure that the new print unit to be installed is the same color as the printer compartment, and then install the print unit in the printer.
Page 163 Pull the lever to the left to lock it in place. The front lever should be securely returned to its original position; other- wise, the front cover of the printer cannot be closed. Close the front cover. Replacing Consumables...
Page 164: Replacing The Waste Toner Bottle
Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle When the waste toner bottle becomes full, the message WASTE TONER FULL/REPLACE BOTTLE appears in the message window. The printer stops and will not start again until the waste toner bottle is replaced. Open the printer’s front cover. Turn the dial on the waste toner bottle counterclockwise until it is in the unlock position.
Page 165 Open the left and right handles of the waste toner bottle. Grab the left and right handles of the waste toner bottle, and then slowly pull out the bottle. Be careful since some waste toner may spill if the lock is closed when the waste toner bottle is removed.
Page 166 Slide the waste toner bottle all the way into the printer. Turn the dial clockwise until the waste toner bottle is in the locked position. Unlock Lock Replacing Consumables...
Page 167: Replacing The Transfer Roller
Close the front cover. If the waste toner bottle is not fully inserted or if the dial is not locked, the front cover cannot be closed. Replacing the Transfer Roller When the time to replace the transfer roller is reached, the message TRANS.ROLLER/END OF LIFE appears.
Page 168 While pushing the levers to the inside, move the roller presser toward you. While continuing to press the levers, remove the transfer roller. Prepare a new transfer roller. While pressing the levers, insert the shaft of the transfer roller into the bearings. Replacing Consumables...
Page 169 Move the levers away from you until it snaps into place. Close the right side cover. Reset the counter in the MAINTENANCE MENU/SUPPLIES/ REPLACE/TRANS. ROLLER menu. Replace the ozone filter, follow the procedure from next page. Replacing Consumables...
Page 170: Replacing The Ozone Filter
Replacing the Ozone Filter Remove the ozone filter from the printer. Slide the new ozone filter into the printer until it snaps into the place. Replacing Consumables...
Page 171: Replacing The Transfer Belt Unit
Replacing the Transfer Belt Unit When the time to replace the transfer belt unit is reached, the message TRANS. BELT/END OF LIFE appears. Printing can continue even after this message appears; however, since the print quality is reduced, the trans- fer belt unit should be replaced immediately.
Page 172 Using a coin, remove the four screws on the left side. Be careful not to lose the screws. Remove the left-side cover. Pull the lever, and then open the right side cover. Before opening the right side cover, fold up Tray 1. Replacing Consumables...
Page 173 Open the right side cover, and then use a coin to loosen the screws securing the transfer belt unit. Before opening the right side cover, fold up Tray 1. On the left side, pull to the right the blue shutter lever for the transfer belt unit.
Page 174 Prepare a new transfer belt unit. Be careful not to touch the surface of the belt. Do not remove the blue lever. Insert the newRemove all pack- ing tape from the transfer belt unit. Remove the protective cover from the transfer belt unit. Insert the new transfer belt unit along the rails.
Page 175 From the right side cover side, tighten the screws to secure the transfer belt unit and then close the right side cover. Close the right side cover. Attach the left-side cover. Replacing Consumables...
Page 176 Tighten the four screws on the left side. Install the print unit and waste toner bottle. For details on installing the print unit or waste toner bottle, refer to “Replacing a Print Unit” on page 144 or “Replac- ing the Waste Toner Bot- tle”...
Page 177: Replacing The Backup Battery
Replacing the Backup Battery When the backup battery is at its end of life, the printer’s date and time can- not be retained. Follow the procedure described below to replace the backup battery. Note Only use the coin-shaped 3V lithium battery CR2032. It’s very important to protect the printer controller board and any associated circuit boards from electrostatic damage.
Page 178 Using a screwdriver, loosen the seven screws. (Do not remove them from the printer.) Slide the panel slightly to the right and lift it off the printer. Remove the hook, and then remove the backup battery. Replacing Consumables...
Page 179 Insert a new backup battery. When inserting the new backup battery, be sure that the + side faces toward the left. Note Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations. Do not burn the backup battery.
Page 180: Replacing The Staple
Replacing the Staple When there are no more staples, the message STAPLER EMPTY appears. Replace the staple cartridge. Open the stapler cover. Pull out the stapling unit. Pull out the stapler. Replacing Consumables...
Page 181 Remove the empty cartridge, and then insert the new one. Install the stapler. Replacing Consumables...
Page 182 Install the stapling unit. Close the stapler cover. Replacing Consumables...
Page 183: Maintaining The Printer
Maintaining the Printer...
Page 184: Maintaining The Printer
Maintaining the Printer CAUTION Read all caution and warning labels carefully, make sure to follow any instructions contained in them. These labels are located on the inside of the printer’s covers and the interior of the printer body. Handle the printer with care to preserve its life. Abuse handling may cause damage and void your warranty.
Page 185 Do not leave the printer’s covers open for any length of time, especially in well-lit places; light may damage the toner cartridges. Do not open the printer during printing. Do not tap media stacks on the printer. Do not lubricate or disassemble the printer. Do not tilt the printer.
Page 186: Cleaning The Printer
If you get toner on your skin, wash it off with cool water and a mild soap. CAUTION If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately with cool water and consult a doctor. Make sure any parts removed during cleaning are replaced before you plug in the printer.
Page 187: Media Rollers
Media Rollers The accumulation of paper dust and other debris on the media rollers can cause media-feeding problems. Cleaning the Media Feed Rollers (Manual Feed Tray) Open Tray 1. Press down on the center of the paper-lifting plate until the left and right locking tabs (white) lock into place.
Page 188 Clean the media feed rollers by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth. Close the tray. Cleaning the Printer...
Page 189: Cleaning The Media Feed Rollers (Tray 2/3/4)
Cleaning the Media Feed Rollers (Tray 2/3/4) Pull out the tray. Clean the media feed rollers by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth. Close the tray. Cleaning the Printer...
Page 190: Cleaning The Duplex Option Feed Rollers
Cleaning the Duplex Option Feed Rollers Open the duplex cover. Clean the feed rollers by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth. Close the duplex cover. Cleaning the Printer...
Page 191: Cleaning The Media Transfer Rollers For Tray 3 And 4
Cleaning the Media Transfer Rollers for Tray 3 and 4 Open the right side cover of Tray 3 (Tray 4). Before opening the right side cover of Tray 3 (Tray 4), fold up Tray 1. Clean the media transfer rollers by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth.
Page 192: Cleaning The Laser Lens
Cleaning the Laser Lens This printer is constructed with four laser lenses. Clean all lenses as described below. The laser lens cleaning tool should be attached to the inside of the front cover. Open the printer’s front cover and remove the cleaning tool from the machine’s front cover.
Page 193: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting...
Page 194: Introduction
Introduction This chapter provides information to aid you in resolving printer problems you may encounter, or at least guide you to the proper sources for help. Printing the configuration page Page 180 Preventing media misfeeds Page 181 Understanding the media path Page 182 Clearing media misfeeds Page 183...
Page 195: Preventing Media Misfeeds
Preventing Media Misfeeds 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 store media in a dry location away from moisture and humidity. You remove transparencies from the output tray immediately after printing to avoid static buildup.
Page 196: Understanding The Media Path
Understanding the Media Path Understanding the printer’s media path will help you locate media misfeeds 1 Toner cartridge 9 Laser 2 Relay unit 10 Print unit 3 Fuser unit 11 Transfer belt unit 4 Duplex option 12 Main output tray 5 Tray 1 (Manual feed tray) 13 Sub output tray 6 Tray 4 (optional)
Page 197: Clearing Media Misfeeds
Clearing Media Misfeeds To avoid damage, always remove misfed media gently, without tearing it. Any piece of media left in the printer, whether large or small, can obstruct the media path and cause further misfeeds. Do not reload media that has misfed. Note The image is not fixed on the media before the fusing process.
Page 198: Media Misfeed Messages And Clearing Procedures
Media Misfeed Messages and Clearing Procedures Media Misfeed Message Page Reference Page 185 PAPER JAM TRAY 2 Page 189 PAPER JAM TRAY 3 Page 189 PAPER JAM TRAY 4 Page 191 PAPER JAM DUPLEX 1 Page 191 PAPER JAM DUPLEX 2 Page 192 PAPER JAM FUSER/EXIT...
Page 199: Clearing A Media Misfeed In Tray
Clearing a Media Misfeed in Tray 2 Pull the lever, and then open the right side cover. Before opening the right side cover, fold up Tray 1. Carefully pull out the misfed media. Clearing Media Misfeeds...
Page 200 CAUTION The area around the fuser unit is extremely hot. Touching anything other than the indicated levers and dials may result in burns. If you get burned, immediately cool the skin under cold water, and then seek professional medical attention. Note Decreased print quality may result if the surface of the image...
Page 201 Close the right side cover. Pull out Tray 2, and then remove all media from the tray. Fan the media you removed and then align it well. Clearing Media Misfeeds...
Page 202 Load the media face up in Tray 2. Make sure that the media is flat. Do not load paper above the mark. Close Tray 2. Clearing Media Misfeeds...
Page 203: Clearing A Media Misfeed In Tray 3/4
Clearing a Media Misfeed in Tray 3/4 Open the right side cover of Tray 3 (Tray 4). Before opening the right side cover of Tray 3 (Tray 4), fold up Tray 1. Carefully pull out the misfed media. Close the right side cover of Tray 3 (Tray 4).
Page 204 Pull out Tray 3 (Tray 4), and then remove all paper from the tray. Fan the paper you removed and then align it well. Load the paper face up in Tray 3 (Tray 4). – Make sure that the paper is flat. –...
Page 205: Clearing A Media Misfeed From The Duplex Option
Clearing a Media Misfeed from the Duplex Option Open the duplex cover. Carefully pull out the misfed media. Close the duplex cover. Clearing Media Misfeeds...
Page 206: Clearing A Media Misfeed From The Fuser Unit
Clearing a Media Misfeed from the Fuser Unit Pull the lever, and then open the right side cover. Before opening the right side cover, fold up Tray 1. Push up the levers of the fuser unit cover, and then open the cover.
Page 207 CAUTION The area around the fuser unit is extremely hot. Touching anything other than the indicated levers and dials may result in burns. If you get burned, immediately cool the skin under cold water, and then seek professional medical attention. Note Decreased print quality may result if the surface of the image...
Page 208 Push down the levers. Close the right side cover. Clearing Media Misfeeds...
Page 209: Clearing A Media Misfeed From Tray 1 (Manual Feed Tray) And Transfer Roller
Clearing a Media Misfeed from Tray 1 (Manual Feed Tray) and Transfer Roller Pull the lever, and then open the right side cover. Before opening the right side cover, fold up Tray 1. Carefully pull out the misfed media. Clearing Media Misfeeds...
Page 210 CAUTION The area around the fuser unit is extremely hot. Touching anything other than the indicated levers and dials may result in burns. If you get burned, immediately cool the skin under cold water, and then seek professional medical attention. Note Decreased print quality may result if the surface of the image...
Page 211: Relay Unit
Close the right side cover. Relay Unit Open the upper cover. Carefully pull out the misfed media. Clearing Media Misfeeds...
Page 212: Staple Finisher (Case 1)
Staple Finisher (Case 1) If the media misfeed occurred between the relay unit and the top of the staple finisher, follow the procedure described below to remove the misfed media. Open the finisher cover. Carefully pull out the misfed media. Clearing Media Misfeeds...
Page 213: Staple Finisher (Case 2)
Staple Finisher (Case 2) If the media can be seen from the sub output tray, follow the procedure described below to remove the misfed media. Open the finisher cover. Carefully pull out the misfed media. Clearing Media Misfeeds...
Page 214: Staple Finisher (Case 3)
Staple Finisher (Case 3) If the media misfeed occurred in the center section of the staple finisher, fol- low the procedure described below to remove the misfed media. Open the finisher cover. Clockwise turn the knob on the inside until the media is fed into the main output tray.
Page 215: Clearing Jammed Staples
Clearing Jammed Staples If the staples are jammed, follow the procedure described below to remove the jammed staples. Open the stapler cover. Pull out the stapling unit. Pull out the stapler. Clearing Media Misfeeds...
Page 216 Push up the guide for the staple cartridge, and then remove any jammed staples. Return the guide to its original position, and then install the sta- pler. Install the stapling unit. Close the stapler cover. Clearing Media Misfeeds...
Page 217: Solving Problems With Media Misfeeds
Recheck the media path and make misfed in the printer. sure that you have removed all of the misfed media. Duplex Unsupported media Use KONICA MINOLTA approved option mis- (wrong size, thick- media. See “Media Specifications” on feeds. ness, type, etc.) is page 104.
Page 218 Symptom Cause Solution Media is The media is not cor- Remove the misfed media and reposi- misfeeding. rectly positioned in tion the media properly in the tray. the tray. The number of sheets Remove the excess media and reload in the tray exceeds the correct number of sheets in the the maximum tray.
Page 219 Do not fan transparencies before load- ing them. Unsupported media Use KONICA MINOLTA approved (wrong size, thick- media. ness, type, etc.) is See “Media Specifications” on page being used.
Page 220: Solving Other Problems
Solving Other Problems Symptom Cause Solution Printer The power cord is not Turn off the printer, confirm that the power is not correctly plugged into power cord is correctly plugged into the the outlet. outlet, and then turn on the printer. Something is wrong Plug another electrical appliance into with the outlet con-...
Page 221 Symptom Cause Solution Images can- The digital camera Set the digital camera transfer mode to not be transfer mode is not PictBridge. printed from set to PictBridge. the digital camera. Printer only supports a PictBridge compliant digital camera. CAMERA DIRECT Change the setting for INTERFACE for the printer is set to...
Page 222 Wait. No action needed. plex. The printer memory is Add more memory. insufficient. A toner cartridge for a Install a correct KONICA MINOLTA different region or an toner cartridge approved for your spe- unapproved genuine cific printer. toner cartridge is...
Page 223 Symptom Cause Solution Not all pages The printer has the Check your cable. print. wrong kind of cable, or the printer is not configured for the correct cable and port. The Cancel key was Make sure no one pressed the Cancel pressed.
Page 224 Symptom Cause Solution You are Media or settings are For autoduplexing, make sure that you experienc- not correct. have a duplex option installed. ing duplex Make sure that you are using correct (double- media. sided) prob- See “Media Specifications” on page lems.
Page 225 The transfer roller or Check them for damage. If necessary, fuser unit is defective. contact Technical Support with the error information. Unsupported media Use KONICA MINOLTA approved (wrong size, thick- media. See “Media Specifications” on ness, type, etc.) is page 104. being used.
Page 226 Symptom Cause Solution The Com- The CompactFlash When the control panel displays MEM- pactFlash card was full. , delete ORY CARD NEAR FULL card was resources (fonts, forms, etc.) which automatically were saved on the memory card using formatted. Download Manager or PageScope Web Connection.
Page 227: Solving Problems With Printing Quality
Solving Problems with Printing Quality Symptom Cause Solution Nothing is One or more of the Remove the print units and check it for printed, or print units may be damage. If it is damaged, replace it. there are defective. blank spots The printer driver is Select the proper setting in the printer on the...
Page 228 Symptom Cause Solution Image is too Laser lens is dirty. Clean the laser lens. light; there is The media is moist Remove the moist media and replace it low image from humidity. with new, dry media. density. There is not much Replace the toner cartridge.
Page 229 Remove the moist media and replace it appears. with new, dry media. Unsupported media Use KONICA MINOLTA approved (wrong size, thick- media. See “Media Specifications” on ness, type, etc.) is page 104. being used. One or more of the...
Page 230 Symptom Cause Solution There are One or more of the Remove the print units and check them toner print units may be for damage. If one is damaged, smudges or defective or installed replace it. residual incorrectly. images. There are The media transfer Clean the media transfer roller.
Page 231 Symptom Cause Solution Image The laser lens is dirty. Clean the laser lens. defects. A toner cartridge may Remove the toner cartridges and be leaking. check them for damage. If one is dam- aged, replace it. A print unit may be Remove the print unit with the color defective.
Page 232 Symptom Cause Solution The color One or more of the Remove the print units and check them has a poor print units may be for damage. If one is damaged, reproduction defective. replace it. or has poor color density. If the problem is not resolved, even after all of the above have been per- formed, contact Technical Support with the error information.
Page 233: Status, Error, And Service Messages
Status, Error, and Service Messages Status, error, and service messages are displayed in the control panel mes- sage 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. Standard Status Messages This message...
Page 234: Error Messages (Warning: )
This message... means... do this... The printer is being No action needed. REBOOTING restarted. The printer is warming up. WARMING UP The printer is offline. To print on a OFFLINE network, change the TELNET setting so it is online. Error Messages (Warning: “I-UNIT”...
Page 235 This message... means... do this... The X toner cartridge Install a INCORRECT is an unapproved KONICA MINOLTA toner TONER X type. cartridge of the appropri- ate type See page 139. The memory card is Delete resources (fonts, MEMORY CARD nearly full.
Page 236 This message... means... do this... The X print unit is low Prepare the specified I-UNIT LOW and should be color print unit. replaced within 2,000 pages at 5% cover- age of letter/A4 pages. (Appears when DEFAULT MENU/ ENABLE WARN- ING/I-UNIT LOW is set to Replace the print unit.
Page 237 This message... means... do this... The transfer belt unit Replace the transfer belt TRANS. BELT has reached the end unit and reset the END OF LIFE of its life. counter in the MAINTE- NANCE MENU/SUP- PLIES/REPLACE/ TRANS. BELT menu. The transfer roller has Replace the transfer TRANS.ROLLER reached the end of its...
Page 238: Error Messages (Operator Call: )
Error Messages (Operator Call: This message... means... do this... Tray 1 is removed Install Tray 1 ADJUST TRAY1 from the printer. The duplex cover is Close the duplex cover. COVER OPEN open. DUPLEX COVER The finisher cover is Close the finisher cover. COVER OPEN open.
Page 239 This message... means... do this... The Paper Source in MANUAL FEED Press the key to the printer driver is “SIZE” print, or remove and set to Tray 1 (Manual “MEDIA” reload the media in Tray Feed), but there is already media in the tray when printing begins.
Page 240 This message... means... do this... Media has misfed in PAPER JAM Press the key to dis- the duplex option. DUPLEX1 play the help screen. Follow the instructions in Media has misfed in PAPER JAM the help screen to the duplex option. DUPLEX2 remove the misfed Media has misfed in...
Page 241 This message... means... do this... The X Print unit has Replace the Print unit. I-UNIT END completely reached REPLACE the end of its life. The X print unit is not Install a correct KONICA I-UNIT MISSING installed, or an unap- MINOLTA print unit.
Page 242 This message... means... do this... The media size set in Load the correct media TRAYX SIZE ERR the printer driver is size into the specified different from the size tray. “SIZE” of media loaded. The media type set in Load the correct media TRAYX TYPE ERR the printer driver is type into the specified...
Page 243: Service Messages
Service Messages: These messages indicate a more serious error that can only be corrected by a customer service engineer. If one of these messages appears, turn the printer off, then turn it on again. If the problem persists, contact your local vendor or authorized service provider.
Page 244 Status, Error, and Service Messages...
Page 245 Installing Accessories...
Page 246: Installing Accessories
Introduction Note Use of accessories not manufactured or supported by KONICA MINOLTA will void your warranty. This chapter provides information about the following accessories. Dual In-Line 256 MB, 512 MB DIMM Memory Module (DDR-SDRAM, 266 MHz, 184 pins, No ECC, Unbuf- (DIMM) fered, CL=2 or 2.5)
Page 247: Dual In-Line Memory Module (Dimm)
Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) You may need additional memory (DIMM) for complex graphics and for duplex (double-sided) printing. Dual in-line memory module (or DIMM) is compact circuit board with sur- face-mount memory chips. The printer, which has two memory slots, has a 256 MB memory module already installed in one of the slots.
Page 248: Dual In-Line Memory Module (Dimm)
Using a screwdriver, loosen the seven screws. (Do not remove them from the printer.) Slide the panel slightly to the right and lift it off the printer. Insert the new DIMM straight into the DIMM connector until the latches snap into the locked position.
Page 249 Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the printer. Declare the additional Printer Memory in the Windows printer driver (Properties/Configure tab). PRINT MENU/CONFIGURATION PG Print a configuration page ( ) and verify that the total amount of the RAM installed in your printer is listed. Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM)
Page 250: Hard Disk Kit
Hard Disk Kit If a hard disk kit is installed, fonts can be downloaded and saved, and the overlay function can be used. Installing the Hard Disk kit Note It’s very important to protect the printer controller board and any associated circuit boards from electrostatic damage.
Page 251 Using a screwdriver, loosen the seven screws. (Do not remove them from the printer.) Slide the panel slightly to the right and lift it off the printer. Plug the cable on the hard disk kit into the connector on the con- troller board.
Page 252 Insert the three mounting pins on the hard disk kit into the holes in the controller board to mount the hard disk kit onto the control- ler board. Reinstall the panel and tighten the seven screws. Attach the rear cover. Reconnect all interface cables.
Page 253: Compactflash Card
CompactFlash card If a CompactFlash card is installed, resources such as fonts, macros and pro- files can be downloaded, and image files can be printed directly. Only CompactFlash cards with a capacity of 512 MB, 1 GB or 4 GB can be used.
Page 254 Using a screwdriver, remove the screw. Then, slide the rear cover to the right and remove it. Using a screwdriver, loosen the seven screws. (Do not remove them from the printer.) Slide the panel slightly to the right and lift it off the printer. CompactFlash card...
Page 255 Fully insert the CompactFlash card into the appropriate slot. When the CompactFlash card is correctly inserted, the button on the top side of the slot (circled in the illustration) slightly pops out. Before removing the CompactFlash card, press in this button. Reinstall the panel and tighten the seven screws.
Page 256: Duplex Option
Duplex Option Duplex (double-sided) printing can be performed automatically with the duplex option and enough memory installed. See “Duplexing” on page 132. Installing the Duplex Option Turn off the printer. Remove the cover on the right side cover. Duplex Option...
Page 257 Remove the door at the side of the right side cover. Prepare the duplex option. Before installing the duplex option, open the duplex cover, and then check that the knob is positioned as shown in the illustration. Then, close the duplex cover. Attach the duplex option, as shown in the illustration.
Page 258 Open the duplex cover, and then turn both knobs counterclock- wise until they are horizontal to secure the duplex option to the right side cover. Then, close the duplex cover. Declare the Duplex Unit in the Windows printer driver (Properties/Config- ure tab).
Page 259: Lower Feeder Unit
Lower Feeder Unit You can install up to two optional lower feeder units (Trays 3 and 4). Each lower feeder unit increases your printer’s media feed capacity by 500 sheets. Kit Contents Lower feeder unit with a tray (500-sheet capacity) Four metal brackets –...
Page 260: Installing A Lower Feeder Unit
Installing a Lower Feeder Unit Note Since consumables are installed in the printer, be sure to keep the printer level when moving it in order to prevent accidental spills. Turn off the printer and discon- nect the power cord and inter- face cables.
Page 261 With another person’s help, place the printer on top of the lower feeder unit, making sure that the positioning pins on the lower feeder unit correctly fit into the holes on the bottom of the printer. 44 kg 97 lbs If two lower feeder units are to be installed, stack the two lower feeder units and secure them together before installing them to the printer.
Page 262 Pull out the trays. Install the two securing brackets at the front of the printer. Close the trays. Attach the transport guide to the right door of Tray 3. It is not necessary to attach the transport guide to the right door of Tray 4. Lower Feeder Unit...
Page 263 Close the right side cover of the lower feeder unit. Declare Paper Source Unit 3/4 in the Windows printer driver (Properties/ Configure tab). Lower Feeder Unit...
Page 264: Staple Finisher
Staple Finisher When the staple finisher is installed, job separation, offset and staple printing can be performed. Accessories 1 Staple Finisher 2 Relay Unit 3 Main output tray 4 Sub output tray 5 Hooks (For securing the relay unit) 6 Hooks (For installing the staple finisher) 7 Mounting clips for the main output tray...
Page 265: Unpacking And Installing The Staple Finisher
Unpacking and installing the Staple Finisher Open the box for the optional finisher. Unpack the relay unit, and then open the relay unit cover Remove all packing tape. Close the relay unit cover. Staple Finisher...
Page 266 Remove the two mounting hooks in the bag taped to the back of the relay unit. Since the gears (1) are exposed, be careful not to grab them or hit them. Since the performance of the transport roller and springs (2) may be greatly reduced if they are firmly grabbed, treat them with special care.
Page 267 Remove the output tray from the machine. While lightly bending the output tray as much as possible, remove the out- put tray. Remove the inside cover (three locations) at the top of the machine. Use a coin to remove the front cover (two locations) at the top of the machine.
Page 268 Install the relay unit on the machine. Open the relay unit cover. Staple Finisher...
Page 269 With your fingers, press the left and right pins. Make sure that the pins are pushed in. Secure the relay unit on the machine with the two mounting hooks. Lock the relay unit lever. Staple Finisher...
Page 270 Close the relay unit cover. Remove the two finisher-mount- ing hooks from the box. Remove the main output tray and the sub output tray, and then unpack them. Hold the left and right sides of the staple finisher and lift it out of the box.
Page 271 Remove the packing tape and packing materials from the con- nectors and the outside of the staple finisher. Open the stapler cover, and then remove the tape securing the staple cartridge. Use a coin to remove the cover (two locations) on the left side of the machine.
Page 272 Secure the two mounting hooks on the staple finisher to the left side of the machine. Align the side of the relay unit with that of the staple finisher, and then hook them onto the fin- isher to install them. When grabbing the staple finisher, be sure to grab the areas indicated in the...
Page 273 Remove the two mounting clips from the main output tray. Insert the main output tray. Secure the main output tray with the mounting clips. Staple Finisher...
Page 274 Install the sub output tray. Insert the connector on the fin- isher into the connector on the machine. Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the machine. Declare the staple finisher in the printer driver (Properties/Config- ure tab). Staple Finisher...
Page 275: A Appendix
Appendix...
Page 276: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Printer Type Desktop Tandem Full Color A4 laser beam printer Print system Electro photographic Printing System (4colors/toner bottle + print unit of supply type) Exposure system 4 laser diode and 1 polygon mirror Developing system Mono-component SMT 600 dpi × 600 dpi × 4 bits Resolution First print Simplex...
Page 277 Paper/Media • Plain paper (60 to 90 g/m ; 16 to 24 lb bond) • Recycled (60 to 90 g/m ; 16 to 24 lb bond) • Transparencies • Envelopes • Letterhead • Label • Thick 1 (91 to 150 g/m •...
Page 278 Weight Printer: approximately 33.4 kg (73.7 lb) (without consumables) Toner cartridge: Standard in-box cartridge = 1.65 kg (3.64 lb)(Y, M, C)/ 1.68 kg (3.70 lb)(K) Replacement cartridge (High-Capacity)= 1.65 kg (3.64 lb) (Y, M, C)/ 1.68 kg (3.70 lb) (K) Interface USB 2.0 (High Speed) compliant, 10Base-T/ 100Base-TX/1000Base-T Ethernet, Parallel...
Page 279: Consumable Life Expectancy Chart
Consumable Life Expectancy Chart User-Replaceable Item Average Life Expectancy Toner cartridge Standard in-box Cartridge: Printed within a constant environment 12,000 pages or more (Continuous) Printed outside of a constant environment 9,600 pages or more (Continuous) Replacement Cartridge (High-Capacity): Printed within a constant environment 12,000 pages or more (Continuous) Printed outside of a constant environment 9,600 pages or more (Continuous)
Page 280: Our Concern For Environmental Protection
Our Concern for Environmental Protection ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined that this machine meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency. What is an ENERGY STAR product? An ENERGY STAR product has a special feature that allows it to automati- cally switch to a “low-power mode”...
Page 281 Index Toner cartridge 138 Transfer belt unit 157 Accessories 232 Transfer roller 153 CompactFlash card 239 Waste toner bottle 150 DIMMs 233 Control panel 28 Duplex option 242 Hard disk Kit 236 Lower feeder unit 245 Staple Finisher 250 Dual in-line memory module 233 Antistatic protection 232 Duplexing 132 Duplex option 242...
Page 282 Transparencies 111 Memory Direct 102 Glossy Media 112 Message window 30 Messages 219 Misfeed problems 203 Clearing 183 Hard disk Kit 236 Media path 182 Preventing 181 Imageable area 113 Output tray 133 Labels 108 Letterhead 109 Plain paper 105 Loading media 114 Postcards 110 Lower feeder unit 245...

Konica Minolta bizhub C31P User Manual

1 Introduction

Getting Acquainted with Your Printer

2 About the Software

Printer Driver CD-ROM

Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM

System Requirements

Selecting Driver Options/Defaults (for Windows)

Uninstalling the Printer Driver (for Windows)

Displaying Printer Driver Settings (for Windows)

Using the Postscript and PCL Printer Driver

3 Using the Status Monitor (Windows Only)

Working with the Status Monitor

Recognizing Status Monitor Alerts

Recovering from a Status Monitor Alert

Closing the Status Monitor

4 Printer Control Panel and Configuration Menu

About the Control Panel

Configuration Menu Overview

5 Camera Direct

Camera Direct

6 Memory Direct

Memory Direct

7 Using Media

Media Specifications

Media Types

Loading Media

Duplexing

Output Tray

Finishing

Media Storage

8 Replacing Consumables

9 Maintaining the Printer

Maintaining the Printer

Cleaning the Printer

10 Troubleshooting

Introduction

Printing a Configuration Page

Preventing Media Misfeeds

Understanding the Media Path

Clearing Media Misfeeds

Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds

Solving Other Problems

Solving Problems with Printing Quality

Status, Error, and Service Messages

11 Installing Accessories

Introduction

Antistatic Protection

Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM)

Hard Disk Kit

Compactflash Card

Duplex Option

Lower Feeder Unit

Staple Finisher

A Appendix

Technical Specifications

Our Concern for Environmental Protection

Quick Links

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