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Explanation of Manual Conventions...1-9 Explanation of Basic Concepts and Symbols ...1-11 Paper Feeding...1-11 “Width” and “Length” ...1-12 Paper Orientation ...1-12 Features ...1-13 Precautions Installation Precautions...2-1 Installation site ...2-1 Power source ...2-1 Space requirements...2-2 Operation Precautions...2-3 Operating environment...2-3 Proper use...2-3 CF2001P...
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Names of Control Panel Parts and Their Functions... 3-13 Names of Control Panel Parts and Their Functions ... 3-13 Power Switch ... 3-14 Turning the printer on and off ... 3-14 To turn the printer on ... 3-14 To turn the printer off ... 3-14 Turning On the Printer ...
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To clear a paper misfeed in the duplex unit ... 5-20 To clear a paper misfeed in the paper feed unit...5-21 To clear a paper misfeed in the printer ... 5-23 To clear a paper misfeed in finisher FN-107/FN-108 ...5-26 To clear a paper misfeed in the 10-mailbin sorter...5-30...
Introduction Introduction We Want You to Be a Satisfied Customer Thank you for choosing a Minolta CF2001P. To ensure the best performance and effective use of your printer, this manual will provide information on the following topics: Getting to Know Your printer.
Plug the power cord all the way into the power outlet. Failure to do this could result in a fire or electrical shock. Ignoring this warning could cause serious injury or even death. Ignoring this caution could cause injury or damage to property. Introduction CF2001P...
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Do not throw the toner cartridge or toner into an open flame. The hot toner may scatter and cause burns or other damage. Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet that is equipped with a ground- ing terminal. CF2001P...
Dust that accumulates between the plug terminals may cause a fire. • When unplugging the power cord, be sure to hold onto the plug. Pulling on the power cord could damage the cord, resulting in a fire or electrical shock. Introduction CF2001P...
Do not touch or scratch the surface of the toner unit developing roller and the PC drum, as poor image quality could result. Use the supplies and consumables recommended by the dealer. Use of any supply or consumable not recommended could result in poor image quality and breakdown. CF2001P...
This declaration is valid for the area of the European Union. This device must be used with a shielded interface (Parallel) cable and shielded network (10/100BaseT) cable. The use of non-shield cables is likely to result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited under 89/336/EEC rules. Introduction CF2001P...
Pour avoir la certitude de travailler dans un environnement réunis- sant des conditions de confort, santé et de sécurité, il est préférable de bien aérer la pièce ou se trouve l’appareil. CF2001P...
LED Radiation Safety This product is a printer which operates by means of a LED (light emitting diodes) exposure system. There is no possibility of danger from the LED optical radiation, because the LED optical radiation level does not exceed the accessible radiation limit of class 1 under all conditions of operation, maintenance, service and failure.
The User Manual describes the functions, operating procedures, pre- cautions, and basic troubleshooting for this printer. Before using this printer, be sure to read the User Manual thoroughly in order to ensure that the printer operates properly and is used efficiently.
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Text formatted in this style pro- vides additional assistance. § Text formatted in this style describes the action that will ensure the desired results are achieved. 1-10 Introduction An illustration inserted here shows what operations must be performed. CF2001P...
The use of words and symbols in this manual are explained below. Paper Feeding During printing, paper is supplied from the right side of the printer and fed into the output tray on top or the output option at the left with the printed surface of the page facing down.
“L” or Crosswise ( If the width (A) of the paper is longer than the length (B), the paper has a hor- izontal or landscape orientation, indi- cated by either “C” or 1-12 Introduction CF2001P...
Introduction Features The Minolta CF2001P is a high-speed, high-quality full-color printer, com- bining the functionality and compactness best suited for any office. Delivers high-speed, high-quality full-color printouts High-quality, business-standard images with a resolution of 600 dpi × 600 dpi (simulated)/256 variations...
Installation site To ensure utmost safety and prevent possible malfunctions, install the printer in a location that meets the following requirements. A location away from curtains, etc. that may catch fire and burn easily A location that is not exposed to water or other liquids...
Space requirements To ensure easy printer operation, supply replacement, and maintenance, adhere to the recommended space requirements detailed below. 63.98 (1,625) 10.43 45.28 (1,150) (265) 62.17 (1,579) 9.25 44.65 (1,134) (235) Note Be sure to allow a clearance of 4 in. (100 mm) or more at the back of the printer for the ventilation duct.
To ensure the optimum performance of the printer, follow the precautions listed below. Never open any printer doors or turn off the printer while it is printing; otherwise, a paper jam will occur. Never bring any magnetized object or use flammable sprays or liquids near the printer.
If you get burnt, immediately cool the skin under cold water, and then seek professional medical advice. Transporting the printer If you need to transport the printer over a long distance, consult your ser- vice representative. Care of printer supplies Use the following precautions when handling the printer supplies (toner, paper, etc.).
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Precautions CAUTION Precautions for handling toner: § Be careful not to spill toner inside the printer or get toner on your clothes or hands. § If your hands become soiled with toner, immediately wash them with soap and water. §...
Before Making Prints Before Making Prints Components and Their Functions The following describes each of the units that the printer is composed of as well as their functions. Printer Prints out the image received from the computer 10-Mailbin sorter JS-1002 (optional)
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Paper feed unit PF-118 (optional) Can supply 500 sheets of paper; up to two paper feed units can be in- stalled Large-capacity cabinet PF-117 (op- tional) Can supply 2,500 sheets of paper Before Making Prints CF2001P...
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Printer controller Fiery X3e Internal printer controller that allows the printer to be used as a color printer on a network Printer controller MicroPress PrintLink 2020m Internal printer controller that allows the printer to be used as a color...
Parts Names and Their Functions Outside of Printer * The copy desk shown installed in the illustration is optional. Before Making Prints CF2001P...
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Special paper can be used. See p. 4-7. Holds 500 sheets of paper The paper size can be adjusted freely. See p. 4-12. Used to turn the printer on and off See p. 3-14. Opened when servicing the printer and clearing misfeeds...
Imaging unit release le- Imaging unit removing bracket Upper right-side door Before Making Prints Description Opened when adding toner Used to install and replace the imaging unit Used to remove the imaging unit Opened when replacing the fusing unit or clearing misfeeds CF2001P...
Oil-coating unit Fusing web unit Fusing unit Ozone filter LED cleaning tool CF2001P Description Generates the printed image Layers onto the image transfer belt each of the single col- ors of the image generated by the imaging unit in order to...
Horizontal transport unit cover CF2001P Description Paper is fed to the mailbin specified with the printer driver Opened when clearing paper misfed within the sorter Transports prints to the sorter or finisher Opened when clearing paper misfed within the horizontal...
Collects printouts on special paper. (overhead projector transparencies, thick paper 1, thick paper 2, and postcards) Collects printouts on normal paper. Opened when clearing paper misfed within the finisher Opened when replacing the staple cartridge or clearing pa- per misfeeds CF2001P...
Paper Feed Unit (Optional) Part Name Side door Tray 3 Tray 4 CF2001P Description Opened when clearing paper misfeeds Holds 500 sheets of paper The paper size can be adjusted freely. As many as two units can be installed. See p. 4-12.
Part Name Side door Large-Capacity Cabinet Printer Controller Fiery X3e For more details, refer to the manual of the printer controller. Printer Controller MicroPress PrintLink 2020m For more details, refer to the manual of the printer controller. 3-12 Before Making Prints...
Display window Up/down buttons Right/left buttons Menu button Set button Cancel button Message light CF2001P Ready Message Menu Cancel Description • Off when the Fiery X3e is off or starting up • Lights up in green to indicate the normal operating condition •...
To turn the printer off § Set the power switch to “2”. Note Do not turn off the printer while it is printing, otherwise a paper misfeed may occur. Make sure that all print operations are finished before turning off the printer. Note...
(after about 5 minutes at normal room temperature (68 °F/20 °C)). Note “XXXX” indicates the name specified when the controller was set up. (For more details, refer to the manual of the printer controller.) CF2001P Ready Message Info...
Note If Fiery X3e is installed, be sure to shut down the controller system before turning off the printer. If MicroPress PrintLink 2020m is installed, turn off the printer by performing just step 5. To turn off the printer Check that “Info XXXX” appears in the display, and then press the [Menu] button in the control panel.
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Before Making Prints When the system has finished shutting down, “Safe to power off the system” appears. Set the power switch to “2”. CF2001P Ready Message Safe to power off the system Menu Cancel 3-17...
[Set] button. Press L or M until “Functions Total Counter” appears, and then press the [Set] button. 3-18 Before Making Prints Ready Message Info Menu Cancel Ready Message Functions Print Pages Menu Cancel Ready Message Functions Total Counter Menu Cancel CF2001P...
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Before Making Prints The total counter is printed out. (Refer to page 4-7 for Loading Paper.) CF2001P 2001 Serial # Total Check Full Color Black Dup. Copy Copy Large Dup. Print Print Large G.Total 3-19...
Paper Feed Unit Large-Capacity Cabinet * 1: When Fiery X3e is installed, printing from the manual bypass tray is not supported. 2: The paper feed unit and large-capacity cabinet are optional. CF2001P Special Paper Thick Thick Paper1 Paper2 24. 21 lbs.
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* 1: When Fiery X3e is installed, printing from the manual bypass tray is not supported. 2: The paper feed unit and large-capacity cabinet are optional. 3: For North America only 4: For Europe only CF2001P — — — —...
500 sheets — — 2,500 — — sheets Recommended Paper CF80 Hammermill Laser Print New Radiant White Color Copy 90 MINOLTA bond MINOLTA bond IV Original CF105 NS 700 NS 1000C CF-300D M-100D Print Paper Overhead Projector Postcards Transpar- encies...
Overhead transparencies that have already been fed through the printer (even if the transparency is still blank) Paper that has been printed on by a heat-transfer printer or an inkjet printer Paper that is either extremely thick or extremely thin...
Print Area When using a printer controller to print from a computer, any part of the original image within the areas indicated below is not printed. The sizes of the paper margins differ according to the controller that is used.
If the roller has been touched, wipe it with a dry cloth. Press down on the paper-lifting plate until it locks into place. Slide the lateral guides to fit the size of paper to be loaded. CF2001P Paper take- up roller...
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§ We recommend replenishing the paper only after all of the paper in the drawer has been used. Print Paper CF2001P...
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§ Do not load postcards cross- wise, as shown. Are the recommended overhead projector transparencies (MI- NOLTA CF300D) loaded? § When loading the recommend- ed overhead projector transpar- encies (MINOLTA CF300D), load them as shown in the illus- tration. CF2001P...
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Instead, use the control panel buttons to select the paper size setting for postcards (4 × 6 or A6). 4-10 Print Paper CF2001P...
Press L or M until “Engine Setup” appears, and then press the [Set] button. Press L or M until the desired paper size appears, and then press the [Set] button. Press the [Cancel] button. CF2001P Ready Message Info Menu Cancel Ready...
Remove the trailing-edge guide, and then re-install it for the size of paper to be loaded. Slide the lateral guides to fit the size of paper to be loaded. 4-12 Print Paper Paper take- up roller CF2001P...
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Slide the lateral guides against the edges of the paper. Make sure that the paper is not curled when it is loaded. Check that the lateral guides are pushed up against the edges of the paper. Close the paper drawer. CF2001P 4-13...
§ Feed only one sheet of paper at a time. § Prints will be made on the surface of the paper facing down when it is loaded into the manual bypass tray. 4-16 Print Paper CF2001P...
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When loading a postcard, load it as shown. § Do not load the postcard cross- wise, as shown. Is the recommended overhead projector transparency (MINOLTA CF300D) loaded? § When loading the recommend- ed overhead projector transpar- ency (MINOLTA CF300D), load it as shown in the illustration.
Check power of DT105 Cover open at Image Stabilizing Load xx xx in xx Load xx in xx CF2001P Cause Action The printer is printing. Wait for a while. Power is not being supplied Check that power is supplied to the DT105.
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• To change the time for the printer to enter Sleep mode, contact a technical representative. The size of the paper loaded Load paper of an appropriate into tray # is incorrect. size into tray #. CF2001P...
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Xxxx unit over life limit Call service Xxxx unit over life limit Please change CF2001P Cause Action The upper paper output tray Remove paper from the of the finisher is full of paper. upper paper output tray.
Do you wish to load a paper size or type different from that previ- ously loaded? § For more details on changing the paper size and type, refer to “Loading Paper” on page 4-7. Control Panel Messages Paper take- up roller CF2001P...
Be careful not to touch the sur- face of the paper take-up roller with your hands. If the roller has been touched, wipe it with a dry cloth. Press down on the paper-lifting plate until it locks into place. CF2001P Paper take- up roller...
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Slide the lateral guides against the edges of the paper. Make sure that the paper is not curled when it is loaded. Check that the lateral guides are pushed up against the edges of the paper. Close the paper drawer. Control Panel Messages CF2001P...
(the side facing up when the package was unwrapped) faces up. Have you loaded too much pa- per into the drawer? § Do not load so much paper that the top of the stack is higher than the Ä mark. Close the paper drawer. CF2001P...
CAUTION Be careful not to spill toner inside the printer or get toner on your clothes or hands. § If toner gets on your hands, wash them using water and a neutral soap.
Is the toner within the bottle hard? § The toner within the bottle may become compacted. If it does, be sure to shake the bottle until the toner is mostly broken up be- fore adding it to the hopper. CF2001P...
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Do you know what precautions should be taken when refilling the toner? § Do not tap on the toner bottle while refilling the hopper; otherwise, the toner may spurt out. Push the toner hopper shutter closed. 5-10 Control Panel Messages CF2001P...
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Control Panel Messages Tilt the toner bottle backward, and then pull the opening of the bottle up and toward you to remove it. Close the toner hopper lid, and then close the toner supply door. CF2001P 5-11...
To replace the staple cartridge Slide the finisher away from the printer. If finisher FN-107 is installed, open right-side door FN7. Turn the dial to the left in order to position the stapler at the center. 5-12 Control Panel Messages CF2001P...
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§ The message on the control panel indicates which staple holder should be pulled out. (Finisher FN-107) Remove the empty staple cartridge from the staple holder. CF2001P Back Staple Front Staple Back Staple 5-13...
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(Finisher FN-108) Remove the empty staple cartridge from the staple holder. (Finisher FN-108) Insert the new staple cartridge into the staple holder, and then carefully remove the stopper. 5-14 Control Panel Messages CF2001P...
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Control Panel Messages Insert the refilled staple holder until it locks into place. Finisher FN-107 Finisher FN-108 If finisher FN-107 is installed, close right-side door FN7. Slide the finisher back against the printer. CF2001P 5-15...
Press once and check where the paper misfeed occurred. Follow the procedure below to clear the misfed paper or the jammed staples. 5-16 Control Panel Messages Ready Message Alert Paper jam at Menu Cancel Ready Message Menu Cancel CF2001P...
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Paper drawers p. 5-21 Manual bypass tray p. 5-18 Printer p. 5-23 Printer p. 5-23 Finisher FN-107/FN108 p. 5-26 10-mailbin sorter p. 5-30 CF2001P Message Description Paper drawers p. 5-21 Paper drawers p. 5-21 Duplex unit p. 5-20 Printer p. 5-23 Finisher FN-107/FN108 p.
To clear a paper misfeed in the manual bypass tray CAUTION Decreased print quality may result if the surface of the image trans- fer belt at the bottom of the printer’s fusing unit is touched. § Be careful not to touch the surface of the image transfer belt at the bot- tom of the printer’s fusing unit.
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Control Panel Messages Close the right-side door. CF2001P 5-19...
To clear a paper misfeed in the duplex unit Open the duplex unit door. Carefully pull out the paper. Close the duplex unit door. 5-20 Control Panel Messages CF2001P...
Turn the green wheels to feed the paper so that it can be easily re- moved. Carefully pull out the paper. Is the large-capacity cabinet installed? § While turning the green dial in the direction of the arrow, care- fully pull out the paper. CF2001P 5-21...
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Has the paper take-up roller been touched? § Be careful not to touch the sur- face of the paper take-up roller with your hands. If the roller has been touched, wipe it with a dry cloth. 5-22 Control Panel Messages Paper take-up roller CF2001P...
To clear a paper misfeed in the printer CAUTION Decreased print quality may result if the surface of the image trans- fer belt at the bottom of the printer’s fusing unit is touched. § Be careful not to touch the surface of the image transfer belt at the bot- tom of the printer’s fusing unit.
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Carefully pull out the paper. Move the two lock release levers for the oil-coating unit in the direction of the arrows. 5-24 Control Panel Messages CF2001P...
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The area around the fusing unit is extremely hot. § Touching anything other than the indicated levers around the fusing unit may result in burns. § If you get burnt, immediately cool the skin under cold water, and then seek professional medical advice. CF2001P 5-25...
Metallic parts inside Misfeed Clearing Guide [FN1] are very hot. (Part indicated in Step 10.) § Do not touch anything but the paper to prevent you from getting burned. Slide the finisher away from the printer. Open the cover of the horizontal transport unit. 5-26 Control Panel Messages CF2001P...
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Remove any paper, and then close the cover of the horizontal transport unit. If finisher FN-107 is installed, open right-side door FN7. While holding open misfeed clear- ing guide FN8 (for finisher FN-107) or FN7 (for finisher FN-108), re- move any paper. CF2001P 5-27...
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If finisher FN-107 is installed, close right-side door FN7. Open front door FN4. Turn knobs FN5 at the same time to feed out any paper. Close front door FN4. Open upper cover FN1. While holding misfeed clearing guide FN2 open, remove any paper. 5-28 Control Panel Messages CF2001P...
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While holding misfeed clearing guide FN6 open, remove any paper. Slide the finisher back against the printer. Note Be careful about a protrusion on the backside of the horizontal transport unit cover. It can hurt you! (Part indicated in Step3.) CF2001P 5-29...
To clear a paper misfeed in the 10-mailbin sorter Slide the 10-mailbin sorter away from the printer. Remove any paper from the mail- bins. Open the cover of the horizontal transport unit. 5-30 Control Panel Messages CF2001P...
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Control Panel Messages Remove any paper, and then close the cover of the horizontal transport unit. Open the upper door and the lower door. CF2001P 5-31...
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Close the upper door and the lower door. Slide the 10-mailbin sorter back against the printer. Note Be careful about a protrusion on the backside of the horizontal transport unit cover. It can hurt you! (Part indicated in Step 4.) 5-32 Control Panel Messages CF2001P...
Control Panel Messages To clear jammed staples Slide the finisher away from the printer. If finisher FN-107 is installed, open right-side door FN7. Turn the dial to the left in order to position the stapler at the center. CF2001P 5-33...
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Push the staple holder guide up, and then pull out one sheet of sta- ples. Move the guide back to its original position. 5-34 Control Panel Messages Back Staple Front Staple Back Staple CF2001P...
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Insert the staple holder until it locks into place. Finisher FN-107 Finisher FN-108 If finisher FN-107 is installed, close right-side door FN7. Slide the finisher back against the printer. Are the staples still jammed, even after performing the above procedure? § Contact a qualified technical representative. CF2001P 5-35...
If this message appears, contact your technical representative and inform them of the error code that is indicated. 5-36 Control Panel Messages Ready Message Alert Service Code Menu Cancel Ready Message Menu Cancel CF2001P...
When the Message “xxxx unit near life limit” Ap- pears When it is almost time to replace a unit within this printer, a message like the one shown below appears in the control panel. When the message appears, replace the unit according to your mainte- nance agreement.
When the Message “Near troble XX/XX” Appears When the message shown below appears in the control panel display, image stabilization and printing functions for the printer have become unstable. Press once and click which error code is displayed. If this message appears, contact your technical representative and inform them of the error coad that is indicated.
Improving Print Quality Symptom The image is too light. The image is too dark. The toner smudges. Partial void image CF2001P Cause Action The setting in the printer driv- Adjust the setting in the print- er is not set properly.
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Run several prints to flush path is dirty. out the debris. The oiling roller requires re- Contact your technical placement. representative. The imaging unit requires re- Contact your technical placement. representative. The imaging unit requires re- Contact your technical placement. representative. Troubleshooting CF2001P...
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Blank pages Paper wrinkles during printing. The print image is not fixed and easily smears. The printer takes too long to output prints. CF2001P Cause Action The imaging unit requires re- Contact your technical placement. representative. The paper being used is not See “4.1 Paper...
Appendix Appendix Specifications Printer CF2001P Specification Type Photo conductor Printing system Developing system Fusing system Resolution Paper types Paper sizes Input capacity Output capacity Warm-up time CF2001P Desktop Digital Full-Color Printing NMT(New Micro-toning) system Belt-fixing 600 dpi × 600 dpi Standard paper ( 17.02 to 23.94 lbs.
Specification Paper types Paper sizes Power source Power consumption Dimensions Weight CF2001P Standard paper (17.02 to 23.94 lbs. (64 to 90 g/m US: LetterC Europe: A4C 2500 sheets (21.28 lbs. (80 g/m Supplied from printer Less than 45 W W: 21.06 in. (535 mm) D: 22.36 in.
D: 20.15 in. (512 mm) H: 34.4 in. (874 mm) • Main unit: about 63.93 lbs.(29 kg) • Horizontal transport unit: 8.81 lbs.(4 kg) Appendix )), thick pa- )), overhead projector )): Maximum 200 sheets )): Maximum )): Maximum 200 sheets/ CF2001P...
Power source Power consumption Dimensions Weight Accessories CF2001P 2 (Upper paper output tray, Lower paper output tray) • Upper paper output tray Standard paper (17.02 to 23.94 lbs. (64 to 90 g/m paper (24.21 to 55.59 lbs.(91 to 209 g/m tor transparencies, postcards •...
Appendix Care of the Printer Cleaning Turn the printer off before cleaning it. Housing cover § Clean the surface of the housing cover by wiping it with a soft cloth dampened with a mild household detergent. Control panel § Clean the control panel by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth.
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Duplex unit ...3-2 Features ... 1-13 Finisher ... 3-2 Front door ... 3-5 Fusing unit ...3-7 Fusing web unit ...3-7 Image transfer belt unit ... 3-7 Image transfer roller unit ... 3-7 Imaging unit ...3-7 Installation site ...2-1 CF2001P 3-10...
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Ozone filter ... 3-7 Paper feed unit ...3-2 Paper feeding path ... 1-11 Paper misfeed clearing ... 5-16 10-mailbin sorter ... 5-30 Duplex unit ... 5-20 Finisher ... 5-26 Manual bypass tray ... 5-18 Index 3-12 3-10 3-12 3-11 3-11 CF2001P...
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Power source ... 2-1 Power switch ... 3-5 Print output tray ...3-5 Printer ... 3-1 Printer controller Fiery X3e ... 3-3 Printer controller MicroPress PrintLink 2020m ... 3-3 Right-side door ...3-5 Right-side door release lever ...3-5 Space requirements ...2-2 Specifications ...7-1 Staple jam clearing ...
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Waste toner bottle ... 3-7 Index CF2001P...
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Copyright 2001 MINOLTA CO., LTD. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice to incorporate improvements made on the product or products the manual covers. MINOLTA CO., LTD. 3-13, 2-Chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-8556, Japan 2001. 8...