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Konica Minolta magicolor 2430 DL Technical Manual

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  • Page 1 Technical Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2005 KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A, INC. KONICA MINOLTA and the KONICA MINOLTA logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of KONICA MINOLTA HOLDINGS, INC. magicolor is a trademark or registered trademark of KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC. PageScope is a trademark or registered trademark of KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ........1 Specs at a Glance ......2 Engine .
  • Page 4 Printer Management ......15 Convenient Printer Management Tools ....15 Printer Drivers .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    PictBridge-enabled digital camera—with no computer required! KONICA MINOLTA designed the magicolor 2430 DL to be ready for printing right out of the box. The CD-ROM that ships with the printer includes all drivers, utilities, and documentation necessary for installing and operating the printer in any home or small business.

  • Page 6: Specs At A Glance

    Specs at a Glance An overview of the magicolor 2430 DL’s features. Print Method Electrophotographic color laser Processor ARM9, 130 MHz Print Speed Up to 20 monochrome ppm (letter/A4) Up to 5 color ppm (letter/A4) Resolution Up to 2400 x 600 dpi...

  • Page 7: Engine

    Excellent print quality and durability are hallmarks of the magicolor 2430 DL print engine. Type The magicolor 2430 DL is based on the KONICA MINOLTA NC-L7001 laser printer engine. The engine features selectable resolutions of 600 x 600, 1200 x 600, and 2400 x 600 dpi.

  • Page 8: Weights And Dimensions

    Weights and Dimensions Packaging Width Depth Height 23.3" (591 mm) 19.5" (496 mm) 20.6" (522 mm) Printer (with multipurpose tray extended) Width Depth Height 16.9" (430 mm) 19.8" (502 mm) 13.4" (341 mm) Printer (with optional lower feeder unit and duplex option) Width Depth Height...
  • Page 9 Clearance dimensions (front view) Clearance dimensions (side view)

  • Page 10: Controller

    Printer Memory The magicolor 2430 DL’s 32 MB RAM is sufficient for printing all supported page sizes (simplex and duplex) at all supported resolutions. One DIMM slot is available for upgrading printer memory up to 544 MB.

  • Page 11: Resolution

    1200 x 600 dpi (default) 600 x 600 dpi The magicolor 2430 DL’s default print resolution (1200 x 600 dpi) is perfect for general business documents that include text and graphics. For printing drafts and disposable documents, select 600 x 600 dpi resolution.

  • Page 12: Media Handling

    200-sheet output tray. When necessary, both trays can close to conserve space. Print Media The magicolor 2430 DL supports a range of print media to handle a variety of applications. For a complete list of approved media, refer to printer.konicaminolta.com/products/color/mc2430DL/media.asp.

  • Page 13: Supported Media Sizes

    14" (max) Envelopes 4.125" 9.5" 162 mm 229 mm 114 mm 162 mm 110 mm 220 mm Define custom page sizes from the magicolor 2430 DL printer driver. Monarch 3.875" 7.5" Transparencies 210 mm 297 mm Letter 8.5" 11" Postcard...

  • Page 14: Advanced Document Processing

    Advanced Document Processing The magicolor 2430 DL’s printer driver provides several advanced document processing functions: Printer-based electronic collation N-up printing Form overlays Watermarks Printer-based electronic collation Instead of transmitting a multiple-page print job several times over the network to print the number of copies required, simply tell the printer driver how many copies you want.

  • Page 15: Media Path

    Media Path The relatively simple media path of the magicolor 2430 DL allows it to print pages quickly and enables support for labels and thick stock. The magicolor 2430 DL handles all media types through the standard media path. Duplex...

  • Page 16: Consumables

    2430 DL consumables are easy to replace and cost-effective. Toner Cartridges The magicolor 2430 DL’s four (CMYK) toner cartridges are color-coded for error-free installation and feature an intelligent chip that stores information on toner levels for accurate supplies monitoring. (See “Consumables Monitoring”...

  • Page 17: Consumable Yields

    Intermittent printing (one page per job) reduces consumable life. In-box Consumables The magicolor 2430 DL’s standard in-box toner cartridges hold enough toner for an average of 1,500 prints at standard 5% coverage, letter/A4- size paper, continuous printing).

  • Page 18: Consumables Monitoring

    The Status Display is a desktop utility that displays information about Choose “Order Supplies” to connect directly the current status of the printer and its consumables and allows you to to the KONICA MINOLTA web site where you configure various settings. can purchase consumables (Internet connection must be enabled).

  • Page 19: Printer Management

    Windows Server 2003, XP, 2000, Me, 98SE, and NT 4.0. Macintosh OS X printer drivers are also available. You must install a printer driver on each computer that will print to the magicolor 2430 DL. The magicolor 2430 DL Windows printer...
  • Page 20 All media handling settings are found on the Paper tab. The Color and Resolution settings on the Quality tab allow you to fine- tune the quality of your printed document. Printer drivers are available in 15 languages: English, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Czech, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, Slovak, and Spanish.
  • Page 21 Use the Device Options tab to configure all printer options.

  • Page 22: Status Display

    Status Display The Status Display provides detailed information about the printer including current status, current consumable levels, and explanations of any errors that may have occurred. This helpful utility resides as an icon in the system tray on the Windows taskbar and can be activated simply by double-clicking the icon.

  • Page 23: Pagescope Web Connection

    PageScope Web Connection The magicolor 2430 DL includes an embedded web page that allows users to retrieve real-time information about the status of the printer. This feature, called PageScope Web Connection, requires no additional software application on the users’ computers other than their existing web browser.

  • Page 24: Printer Control Panel

    Printer Control Panel The magicolor 2430 DL has two LEDs (Ready and Error) that indicate printer status. Ready Error Condition Power off Ready to print Printer requires attention. Usually accompanied by a status message in the message window. Cancel Button Use the Cancel button to cancel the currently displayed menu or menu choice.

  • Page 25: Electronic User Documentation

    All of the user documentation is also posted on the KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A. Service & Support website at...

  • Page 26: Camera Direct Photo Print

    Print directly from PictBridge-enabled digital cameras. USB Host Port with PictBridge Compatibility The magicolor 2430 DL’s easy-access USB host post with PictBridge 1.0 compatibility lets users print pictures directly from a digital camera with no computer required. This port provides various photo printing features, depending on the amount of RAM installed.

  • Page 27: Color Control

    Get great color without great effort. Professional Color Tools for Both Novices and Professionals The magicolor 2430 DL is designed with the color novice in mind. The printer features an internal color matching system that automatically selects the proper color model based on the specific elements on any given page.

  • Page 28: Icc Device Profiles

    To maintain color consistency and ensure predictable color without user intervention, the magicolor 2430 DL automatically performs enhanced Automatic Image Density Control at the following times: When the printer is turned on after a temperature or humidity...

  • Page 29: Options & Requirements

    A4-size paper and attaches conveniently underneath the printer. Memory While the magicolor 2430 DL comes with 32 MB RAM, the controller board includes one free DIMM slot, so you can upgrade printer memory to a total of 544 MB RAM.
  • Page 30 KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC. One Magnum Pass Mobile, AL 36618 printer.konicaminolta.com/usa...

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