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  • Page 1 PagePro 1100 User’s Manual EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 2 What is an NERGY ® NERGY product has a special feature that allows it to auto- matically switch to a “low-power mode” after a period of inactivity. An ® NERGY product uses energy more efficiently, saves you money on utility bills and helps protect the environment. EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 ®...

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Safety Information Laser Safety This is a page printer which operates by means of a laser. There is no possibility of danger from the laser, provided the printer is operated according to the instructions in this manual. Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within pro- tective housing, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.

  • Page 4: Laser Safety Label

    Foreword Laser Safety Label For European Users Caution Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radia- tion exposure. This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser diode is 5 mW and the wavelength is 770 –...

  • Page 5: For Denmark Users

    For Denmark Users ADVARSEL Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning, når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgå udsættelse for stråling. Klasse 1 laser produkt der opfylder IEC60825 sikkerheds kravene. Dansk: Dette er en halvlederlaser. Laserdiodens højeste styrke er 5 mW og bølgelængden er 770 – 810 nm. For Finland, Sweden Users LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT...

  • Page 6: For Norway Users

    Laser Caution Label User Instructions CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity) We declare under our sole responsibility that the printer and options to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the specifications below. This declaration is valid for the area of the European Union (EU) only.
  • Page 7 Product Type Laser Beam Printer Product Name PagePro 1100 Options Second Paper Cassette Unit (4148-601) Face-Up Tray (4121-0633) Network Interface Card (4625-131) Expansion Memory (DIMM) Standard Safety: EN60 950/1992 with Amendments 1, 2, 3 and 4 Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business...

  • Page 8: Ozone Release

    89/336/EEC rules. Ozone Release During printer operation, a small quantity of ozone is released. This amount is not large enough to harm anyone adversely. However, be sure the room where the machine is being used has adequate ventila- tion, especially if you are printing a high volume of materials, or if the machine is being used continuously over a long period.

  • Page 9: Trademark Acknowledgments

    Foreword Welcome And thank you for selecting a Minolta/QMS PagePro 1100 Printer! This User’s Manual explains the functions of the printer and how it operates. It also provides you with troubleshooting tips as well as gen- eral precautions you should observe when operating the printer. To...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Control Panel ... 1-5 Indicators... 1-5 Panel Button... 1-6 Chapter 2: Setting-Up Installation Precautions ... 2-1 Selecting a Location for the Printer ... 2-1 Space Requirements... 2-2 Power Source... 2-3 Grounding ... 2-4 Operational Precautions ... 2-5 Operating Environment ... 2-5 Printer...
  • Page 11 Installing... 2-8 Setting-Up ... 2-11 Connecting the Power Cord ... 2-11 Loading Paper ... 2-12 Turning on the Printer... 2-14 Testing the Printer ... 2-15 Connecting to a Computer ... 2-17 Options ... 2-18 Second Paper Cassette Unit ... 2-18 Face-Up Tray ...
  • Page 12 System Requirements... 4-2 Installing the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Under Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0... 4-3 To Install the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Using the Installer (Auto Run) ... 4-4 To Install the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Using Plug-and-Play ... 4-8 To Install the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Using the Add Printer Wizard...
  • Page 13 To Display the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog Under Window 3.1 ... 4-21 Using the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog... 4-23 Common Buttons ... 4-23 Paper... 4-24 Page Layout ... 4-30 Quality ... 4-36 Device Option... 4-38 Uninstalling the Printer Driver... 4-39...
  • Page 14 Contents Chapter 5: Printer Status Monitor and Control Panel Using the Status Monitor ... 5-1 Starting Up the Status Monitor... 5-1 Using the Status Monitor... 5-4 Using the Control Panel ... 5-6 Starting Up the Control Panel ... 5-6 Using the Control Panel ... 5-6 Chapter 6: Maintenance Replacing the Toner Cartridge ...
  • Page 15 No Output... 7-15 Indicator Lights (Printer Messages) ... 7-17 Indicator Light Patterns ... 7-17 Chapter 8: Specifications PagePro 1100 Printer... 8-1 Second Paper Cassette Unit (Option)... 8-4 Expansion Memory (DIMM: option) ... 8-5 Interface Connector and Cable ... 8-6 Appendix A: Glossary...
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  • Page 17: Chapter 1: Introduction

    1Chapter Introduction EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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  • Page 19: Features

    • Easy to use networking • Special features like watermark printing, image shift and N-up printing • Windows printer status monitor – Displays simultaneous printer sta- tus information as well as reports the progress of the current print Operating System •...

  • Page 20: Printer Parts And Accessories

    Printer Parts and Accessories Printer Parts and Accessories Printer Top cover release button Power switch EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 Control panel Paper guide Tray1 Manual feed tray (Multipurpose tray) Face-up/Face-down selection switch Power cord socket...
  • Page 21 Printer Parts and Accessories Top cover Fusing unit Toner cartridge Drum cartridge EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 22: Options

    Printer Parts and Accessories Options Face-up tray (option) Second paper cassette unit (option) EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 Cassette cover Tray2 (500-sheet second cassette)

  • Page 23: Control Panel

    The three indicators turn on, off, or blink in combination to let you know the current status of the printer. Note You can find out details of the printer’s status by checking the informa- tion that appears on your computer screen (see “Starting Up the Status Monitor” on page 5-1).

  • Page 24: Panel Button

    Control Panel Panel Button The panel button can be used to perform various operations according to the status of the printer. • Reset the counter • Job cancel • Print configuration page • Form feed For details, see “Using the Panel Button” on page 3-1.

  • Page 25: Chapter 2: Setting-Up

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  • Page 27: Installation Precautions

    • Avoid areas in the direct airflow of air conditioners, heaters, or ven- tilators, and areas subjected to temperature and humidity extremes. • Choose a sturdy, level surface where the printer will not be exposed to strong vibration. • Keep the printer away from any objects that might block its heat vents.

  • Page 28: Space Requirements

    Installation Precautions Space Requirements Be sure to provide space around the printer as indicated below, to ensure easier printer operation, paper and toner replacement, and main- tenance. 150 mm (6 in.) 672 mm (26-1/2 in.) EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 29: Power Source

    Make sure the outlet you use is visible, and not hidden behind the printer or any other object.

  • Page 30: Grounding

    Grounding Always ground the printer to guard against the danger of electrical shock. To ground the printer, connect the grounding wire to the ground terminal of the electrical outlet you are plugging in to or to a grounding contact that complies with local electrical standards in your area.

  • Page 31: Operational Precautions

    15% to 85% with fluctuation of 20% per hour Printer The following describes precautions for using the printer. • Never turn the printer off or open any of its covers during a print operation. • Never place flammable gasses, liquids or objects that generate mag- netic forces near the printer.
  • Page 32 Such objects create the danger of fire or electrical shock. • Do not allow water or other liquids to spill on or near the printer. Fire or electrical shock can occur should water or liquid come into contact with the printer.

  • Page 33: Printer Supplies

    • Areas subjected to large amounts of dust. • Keep paper that has been removed from its wrapper, but not yet loaded onto the printer tray, in a sealed plastic bag and store it in a cool, dark location. • Use only the toner cartridge that is expressly specified for this printer.

  • Page 34: Installing

    After unpacking, keep all packing materials out of the reach of children. Note Keep all the boxes and packing materials that the printer comes in for later use when transporting the printer. EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 1.
  • Page 35 Remove the plastic bag and peel off the shipping tape from the printer. Pull Tray1 from the printer with both hands and lie it down flat. Pull out the two cushions from the paper feed inlet. EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 36 Installing Squeeze the right paper size guide and open the paper size guides. Pull out the plastic-lead strip from the paper feed inlet. For instructions on installing the optional item(s), see “Options” on page 2-18. 2-10 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 37: Setting-Up

    Connecting the Power Cord Make sure that the power switch is in the Connect one end of the power cord that comes with the printer to the power cord socket. Plug the other end into a power outlet. EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 Setting-Up (Off) position.

  • Page 38: Loading Paper

    Setting-Up Loading Paper Open the face-down tray. Pull Tray1 from the printer with both hands and lie it down flat. 2-12 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 39 Squeeze the right paper guide and open the paper guides. Place a stack of paper in the center of Tray1. Squeeze the right paper guide and adjust the paper guides so that both the left and right sides of the paper stack are secure. EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 Setting-Up 2-13...

  • Page 40: Turning On The Printer

    Turning on the printer causes all the indicators on the control panel to light, which indicates that the printer is warming up. In about 23 seconds or less, only the Ready indicator remains lit, indicating that the printer is ready to print.

  • Page 41: Testing The Printer

    Testing the Printer Perform the following procedure to print a configuration page and see if the printer is working correctly. Note See “No Output” on page 7-15 for information on what to do if the con- figuration page does not print when you press the panel button.
  • Page 42 Setting-Up Sample Configuration Page 2-16 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 43: Connecting To A Computer

    For detailed specifications of the interface cable, see “Interface Connector and Cable” on page 8-6. Minolta does not warrant the use of any particular cable. The user assumes all responsibility as to the quality and performance of the cable.

  • Page 44: Options

    The same unit can accommodate a variety of other paper trays as well (Letter, JIS B5, Legal, Executive). Contact your dealer to find out how you can add these trays to increase the capabilities of your printer. Space Requirements 150 mm (6 in.)

  • Page 45: Installing The Second Paper Cassette Unit

    Place the printer on top of the base unit. Make sure to align the coupling pins of the base unit with the holes located underneath the printer.
  • Page 46 Options Replace the cassette cover and insert Tray2 into the second paper cassette unit. Note Be sure to use both hands whenever Tray2 is removed from or inserted into the second paper cassette unit. 2-20 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 47: Face-Up Tray

    Face-Up Tray This face-up tray receives printed pages, printed side up, as they are output from the printer. Printed pages are not rolled during the printer’s output sequence when this tray is used. For this reason, the face-up tray is recommended for thick paper or envelopes to avoid curling dur- ing the feeding process.
  • Page 48 Align the insertion pins of the tray with the pin hold- ers of the printer. Note Never lay the face-up tray towards the front of the printer or apply excessive to it. 2-22 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 49: Expansion Memory

    Use only PC/100 compliant DIMMs. Installing the Expansion Memory Warning Electric shock hazard! Do not remove any cover of the printer that is not directly specified for removal in the User’s Manual. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord.
  • Page 50 Options Remove the two screws that hold the side cover of the printer in place with a screwdriver. Remove the side cover. Caution Do not touch any part of the main circuit inside the printer. 2-24 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 51 Being careful not to touch the connection points along the edge of the expansion memory, insert the board into the socket on the main circuit. Apply pressure until the expansion memory locks into place. To remove the expansion memory from the main circuit, press the taps on each side of the socket to release the expansion mem- ory.
  • Page 52 Replace the side cover using the two screws provided to secure it in place. Print a configuration page “Testing the Printer” on page 2-15 and check to confirm that the “Total Memory” item correctly shows the increase in memory capacity. If it does not, repeat the above steps making sure that the expansion memory is installed correctly.

  • Page 53: Network Interface Card

    Options Network Interface Card The network interface card is equipped with a 10/100BASE-T inter- face connector for connection to the network server. Refer to the Network Interface Card User’s Manual for detail. 2-27 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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  • Page 55: Chapter 3: Using The Printer

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  • Page 57: Using The Panel Button

    This should cause all the indicators to start to blink. After all the indicators blink, the printer enters the counter reset mode. See “To Reset the Counter of the Toner Cartridge” on page 6-6 and “To Reset the Counter of the Drum Cartridge” on page 6-14 for details.

  • Page 58: Job Cancel

    Print Configuration Page Use the following procedure whenever you want to configuration for printer. Press the panel button while printer is idle without any errors and job requests. See “Testing the Printer” on page 2-15 for details. Form Feed Use the following procedure to resume printing after an error occurs dues to any one of the following causes.

  • Page 59: Printing Paper

    Printing Paper Type Caution This printer is designed to print on only the following types of paper. Paper Source Paper Type Plain Paper weight: 60 to 90 g/m (16 to 24 lbs.) Recycled Paper weight: 60 to 90 g/m (16 to 24 lbs.)

  • Page 60: Size

    Printing Paper Size Caution This printer is designed to print on only the following sizes of paper. Standard sizes Paper Source Paper Size 210 mm 148 mm JIS B5 182 mm Standard Size Legal 8-1/2 in. 14 in. Letter 8-1/2 in.
  • Page 61 Envelope and Custom Size Paper Source Paper Size Env. DL 110 mm Env. C5 162 mm Env. B5 176 mm Envelope Env. Com10 and Cus- 4-1/8 in. tom Size Env. Monarch 3-7/8 in. Custom Size 76 mm to 216 mm (3 in.

  • Page 62: Printable Area

    Printing Paper Printable Area This printer is designed to print on paper with a 4 mm (0.16 in.) margin on all sides. 4 mm (0.16 in.) 4 mm (0.16 in.) 4 mm (0.16 in.) EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 4 mm (0.16 in.)

  • Page 63: Loading Paper

    You can also add Tray2 as a secondary paper source. See “Second Paper Cassette Unit” on page 2-18 for details on using this tray unit. Whenever you are using special size paper, be sure to use the printer driver installed on the computer to specify the printing area. You may experience some variation in print quality when using special size paper.

  • Page 64: Loading Paper Onto Tray1

    Loading Paper Loading Paper onto Tray1 You can load up to 150 sheets of standard paper onto Tray1. See “Print- ing Paper” on page 3-3 for details on paper sizes and types. Squeeze the right paper guide and open the paper guides. Place a stack of paper in the center of Tray1.
  • Page 65 Do not load additional paper until the paper currently loaded onto Tray1 is completely used. Never load paper while the printer is performing a reset operation. See “Counter Reset Mode” on page 3-1 for details. Pull out the paper support in Tray1 when printing on Legal size paper.

  • Page 66: Manual Loading (Manual Feed Tray)

    Loading Paper Manual Loading (Manual Feed Tray) Open the paper guides. Insert the sheet of paper into the manual feed tray with the side to be printed facing up. Note Insert only one sheet of paper at a time when feeding manually. 3-10 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 67: Printing On Envelopes

    Because there is great variation in the quality of paper used for enve- lopes, we suggest that you produce test prints of various types before purchasing any envelope in large quantities for use with this printer. Make sure that all edges are creased sharply and that all flaps are folded correctly.
  • Page 68 Loading Paper Place the envelope with the side to be printed facing up on the tray. The flap of the envelope should be facing down and to the left. Note Insert only one envelope at a time when feeding manually. Make sure that the envelope is placed in the center of the tray and that it is secured by the paper guides.

  • Page 69: Loading Paper Onto Tray2 (Option)

    Loading Paper onto Tray2 (Option) You can load up to 500 sheets of standard paper onto Tray2. See “Printing Paper” on page 3-3 for details on paper sizes and types. Note Make sure that the Tray2 for the proper size of paper to be used for print- ing has been installed into the second paper cassette unit.
  • Page 70 Loading Paper Remove the cassette cover from Tray2. Press down on the paper lifting plate located inside of Tray2 until it locks. 3-14 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 71 Place a stack of up to 500 sheets of paper into Tray2 so that the side that was facing up when the paper was unwrapped is still facing up. Note A maximum level mark inside the inlet of Tray2 shows how high you can stack paper on Tray2.
  • Page 72 Loading Paper Replace the cassette cover and insert Tray2 into the second paper cassette unit. 3-16 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 73: Selecting Output Direction (Printed Side Up Or Down)

    This setting is controlled by a switch which is located on the right side of the printer toward the rear. a. When the switch is flush with the top of the printer, prints are output printed side down (factory default).
  • Page 74 Face-down tray Note Do not use the switch to change the setting while the printer is operating. Whenever the face-up tray is not installed on the printer, check to make sure the set to switch for output to the face-down tray (see above illus- tration).

  • Page 75: Chapter 4: Printer Driver

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  • Page 77: Introduction

    Introduction The Minolta PagePro 1100 Printer Driver was specially developed to provide true Windows-based and MS-DOS printing for users of the Minolta/QMS PagePro 1100 printer. The PagePro 1100 Printer Driver consists of two programs: Minolta PagePro Printer Driver and the Printer Status Monitor, which also includes a Control Panel.

  • Page 78: System Requirements

    System Requirements System Requirements The following describes the minimum system requirements that are necessary to correctly run the Minolta PagePro 1100 Printer Driver. Operating System: Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 3.1, Windows NT 4.0 or MS-DOS Personal Computer: IBM-compatible PC with at least a 386DX...

  • Page 79: Installing The Pagepro 1100 Printer Driver Under Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Nt 4.0

    Windows NT 4.0 This section provides information on installing the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver under Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0. You can use the following methods to install the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver. Using the auto-run Installer on the CD-...

  • Page 80: To Install The Pagepro 1100 Printer Driver Using The Installer (Auto Run)

    Installing the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Under Windows 95/ Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0 To Install the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Using the Installer (Auto Run) Turn on your computer and start up Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0.
  • Page 81 Installing the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Under Windows 95/ Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to complete the installation. When the following dialog appears, select connected directly to your computer or connected through a network. Then click EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0...
  • Page 82 Installing the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Under Windows 95/ Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0 Caution If you intend to access the printer from a server running Win- dows 95, first install the printer’s driver from the server using the Installer. The Installer can be accessed through either the...
  • Page 83 Installing the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Under Windows 95/ Note It is recommended that you restart your computer after installa- tion. Check that the Minolta PageWorks/Pro 1100 played in the Printers dialog. To display the Printers dialog, click , point to...

  • Page 84: To Install The Pagepro 1100 Printer Driver Using Plug-And-Play

    Installing the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Under Windows 95/ Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0 To Install the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Using Plug-and-Play After connecting the printer to your computer, turn on the printer. • See “Connecting to a Computer” on page 2-17 for details on connecting the printer to your computer.
  • Page 85 Installing the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Under Windows 95/ Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to complete the installation. Note An opportunity to designate a name for the printer will be pro- vided during the installation procedure.

  • Page 86: To Install The Pagepro 1100 Printer Driver

    Installing the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Under Windows 95/ Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0 To Install the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Using the Add Printer Wizard Turn on your computer and start up Windows 95 or Windows 98. Note Under Windows 95 or Windows 98 when the...
  • Page 87 Installing the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Under Windows 95/ Double-click the Add Printer Click Next Select Local Printer computer’s parallel port or select is connected through a network. If you selected Network Printer path and the network printer you want to use. If you selected Local Printer , skip this step.

  • Page 88: Installing The Pagepro 1100 Printer Driver Under Windows 3.1

    Installing the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Under Windows 3.1 Installing the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Under Windows 3.1 This section provides information on installing the printer driver on a computer running Windows 3.1. Note The printer driver must be installed using the Installer of the printer driver’s CD-ROM.
  • Page 89 Installing the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Under Windows 3.1 Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to complete the installation. 4-13 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 90 Installing the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Under Windows 3.1 After the installation is completed, the following dialog appears. Click to close the setup program window. Finish 4-14 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 91: Driver

    Installing the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Under Windows 3.1 Check that Minolta PageWorks/Pro 1100 Installed Printers: list in the Printers dialog. To display the Printers dialog, double-click which is located in the Main group within the Program Manager, and then double-click Eject the CD-ROM labeled from your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 92: Displaying The Pagepro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog

    Displaying the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog Displaying the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog To Display the Printer Driver Setup Dialog Under Windows 95/Windows 98 Click , point to Start the Printers dialog. In the Printers dialog, click the printer icon.
  • Page 93 Displaying the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog Select from the menu. Properties File The following window appears. 4-17 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 94: To Display The Printer Driver Setup Dialog

    Displaying the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog To Display the Printer Driver Setup Dialog Under Windows NT 4.0 Click , point to Start the Printers dialog. In the Printers dialog, click the printer icon. 4-18 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 95 Displaying the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog Select from the menu. Document Defaults... File The following window appears. 4-19 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 96 Displaying the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog To change the device option settings, select menu. File The following window appears. 4-20 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 from the Properties...

  • Page 97: To Display The Pagepro 1100 Printer Driver

    Displaying the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog To Display the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog Under Window 3.1 Double-click the Control Panel Main group within the Program Manager. In the Control Panel dialog, double-click In the Installed Printers: list, click 1100 to select it.
  • Page 98 Displaying the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog Click , which displays the Setup dialog for PagePro 1100 Setup printer. 4-22 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 99: Using The Pagepro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog

    Properties dialog box. The settings you make with the Properties dialog box become the default settings for the Minolta PagePro 1100 Printer Driver. To display the dialog box, click Start...

  • Page 100: Paper

    Using the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog Paper tab contains functions that affect the format and output of Paper your printed documents. Paper Size Your printer supports the following paper and media sizes: Paper Letter 8-1/2 Legal 8-1/2 Executive...

  • Page 101: Edit Custom

    Using the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog Envelopes Monarch 3-7/8 Com-10 4-1/8 Important! Only A4, Letter, JIS B5, Executive, or Legal can be selected as the paper size when Tray2 is selected as the Edit Custom... Click this button to display the Custom Paper dialog box for defining the dimensions of custom paper sizes you want to add to the list, and for editing existing custom paper sizes.
  • Page 102 Using the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog Click this button to add a new custom paper size to the list. After you add a custom paper size, you can change its name and other default settings to create your own original custom paper size.

  • Page 103: Fit To Paper

    Using the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog Fit to Paper Check this option when you want the print image to be scaled to fit the paper size specified in the setting on the tab appears dimmed whenever the Paper option is checked.

  • Page 104: Paper Source

    Using the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog Paper Source Use this setting to specify the tray that should be used to feed the spec- ified size of paper into the printer. Paper sources include: This setting automatically loads the specified paper from any or Auto: all of the available tray(s).

  • Page 105: Collate At Printer

    Using the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog Collate at Printer Use this setting to control whether collation of the multiple-copy print- ing should be performed by the printer ( When collation is turned on, multiple copy jobs are printed in copy sets.

  • Page 106: Page Layout

    Using the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog Page Layout tab contains a real-time graphic mirror of most Page Layout driver settings as well as the following features. N-up settings let you print multiple document pages on a single N-up sheet of paper.
  • Page 107 Using the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog Details of N-up Click to display a dialog box for specifying the order Details of N-up of document pages printed on each sheet of paper. Horz. Ascending This setting prints the first document page in the upper left corner of the sheet, the second page to the right of the first, and so on.
  • Page 108 Using the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog Vert. Descending This setting prints the first document page in the upper right corner of the sheet, the second page underneath the first, and so on. The first document page of each subsequent col- umn is located at the top of the sheet, to the left of the first page of the preceding column.
  • Page 109 Using the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog Edit Watermark Click to display a dialog box for creating new water- Edit Watermark marks and editing existing watermarks. The following describes the settings you can make on the Edit Water- mark dialog box.
  • Page 110 Using the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog Delete Click this button to delete the watermark whose name is cur- rently highlighted in the operation is performed as soon as you click the ton, and that the delete operation cannot be undone.
  • Page 111 Using the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog After creating a watermark, click to save it as a bitmap file and add its name to the list on the tab. Watermark Page Layout XY Image Shift Use these boxes for fine adjustment of the printable area horizontally (X) and vertically (Y) on the physical page.

  • Page 112: Quality

    Using the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog Quality tab allows you to make setting changes that enhance the Quality graphic quality of your printed documents. Toner Save Turn off to improve. Turn it on to maximize toner cassette Toner Save life.

  • Page 113: Toner Density

    Using the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog This is the default setting, which should be good enough for Medium: most printing needs. Change to another setting only if text and graphics appear to be too dark or too light when Medium is selected.

  • Page 114: Device Option

    Using the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver Setup Dialog Device Option This tab shows auxiliary accessories that are available for installation on the printer. Input Option Check box when you have Tray2 installed on your printer. This Tray2 causes Tray2 to be added to the also changes the graphic on the left side of the shows the second tray.

  • Page 115: Uninstalling The Printer Driver

    Uninstalling the Printer Driver This section describes how to uninstall the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver when necessary. To Uninstall the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver (Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0) Click the button, point to Start , and then click WorksPro 1100...

  • Page 116: To Uninstall The Pagepro 1100 Printer Driver (Windows 3.1)

    Uninstalling the Printer Driver To Uninstall the PagePro 1100 Printer Driver (Windows 3.1) Double-click the Uninstaller 1100 dialog box. In response to the warning dialog that appears, click ceed with the uninstall operation or 4-40 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 117: Dos Printing Utilities

    Installing DOS Printing Utilities Use the following procedure to install DOS printing utilities. Connect the printer to the parallel port of your computer. Turn on your computer and start up MS-DOS. Turn on the printer and make sure it is online.

  • Page 118: Loading And Unloading The Status Monitor

    Status Monitor, how to remove the Status Monitor from memory, and how to change a variety of Status Monitor settings. 4-42 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 Minolta/QMS PagePro 1100 Minolta PageWorks/Pro 1100...
  • Page 119 To Load the Status Monitor from the DOS Prompt Type the following at the DOS prompt to display the Status Monitor screen: Change to the directory you created under “Installing DOS Printing Utilities” on page 4-41. Type: cd c:\mltdos • If you used the directory name we showed in our installation example, type in the command exactly as shown above.

  • Page 120: Accessing The Printer Control Panel

    Accessing the Printer Control Panel This section explains how to access the Printer Control Panel. To Access the Printer Control Panel Type the following at the DOS prompt to access the Printer Con- trol Panel: Change to the directory you created under “Installing DOS Printing Utilities”...

  • Page 121: Using The Printer Control Panel

    Using the Printer Control Panel The Printer Control Panel lets you control the printer from your com- puter. This section tells you how to maneuver around the Printer Con- trol Panel, change its settings, and save printer setups as profiles.

  • Page 122: Getting Around In The Printer Control Panel

    About profiles You can save a printer setup to disk for later recall when you need it. A printer setup is called a profile. Important! Note that any changes you make in the Printer Control Panel do not affect the settings of the printer until you export the settings to the printer.
  • Page 123 To save a profile After making the Printer Control Panel settings you want, select from the Save Profile Note You can also save a profile under a new name by selecting from the As... File Specify the drive, path, and file name where you want to save the profile.
  • Page 124 Select to open the profile. The settings of the Printer Control Panel change in accordance with the profile you opened. 4-48 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 125: To Print A Test Page Or Demo Page

    To print a test page or demo page Select the test or demo page you want to print from the To change the printer port Select Connect Port Select the port you want to change to and then select EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 126: Printer Control Panel Screens

    DOS Printing Utilities Printer Control Panel Screens This section describes the settings that are available in the Printer Con- trol Panel Screens. Common Buttons Select this button to export the current settings to the printer. Cancel Select this button to restore all fields to their previous settings without updating the printer profile.
  • Page 127 Fast Print Selecting reduces the amount of time required for the first Fast Print print to start, because the printer keeps the fusing unit at high tempera- ture while in the Ready mode. With the setting, the printer Normal takes the normal amount of time to start the first print.
  • Page 128 Paper Time Out During manual feeding of paper, the printer pauses during printing to wait for you to feed the next sheet. The “paper time out” condition exists when the printer is paused and nothing happens for about 10 minutes. Setting...
  • Page 129 DOS Printing Utilities Font Screen Typeface Select the typeface you want to use from this list. Pitch/Point Specify the type size you want to use, either by scrolling the value in the upper box or by selecting a value from the lower box. The values indicate points for proportional fonts and inches for fixed pitch fonts.

  • Page 130: Output Quality Screen

    DOS Printing Utilities Output Quality Screen Toner Save Specify for the toner save setting. Turning toner save on uses less toner for printing and helps toner cartridges to last longer. The setting produces normal output and toner usage, while less toner but prints lighter. Resolution Use this setting to specify either Fine-ART...

  • Page 131: Counter Screen

    Counter Screen Total Counter This value shows how many pages have been printed throughout the life of the printer. This value cannot be reset. Drum Counter This value shows how many pages have been printed on the current drum. This value can be reset to zero by clicking the Reset button.

  • Page 132: Configuration Screen

    Configuration Screen Printer Name This box shows the name assigned to the connected printer. Total Memory This box shows how much memory is installed on the printer. Additional Accessories This box shows any additional accessories installed on the printer. 4-56...

  • Page 133: Other Screen

    Turning on Power Save Power Save causes the printer to enter a “sleep” mode whenever it is idle for the period of time specified by the Power Save interval Power Save Interval Specify the amount of time in minutes that the printer should wait before entering its “sleep”...

  • Page 134: Using The Status Display

    I/O Timeout The value you select in this box specifies the number of seconds the printer waits for data. The printer automatically cancels the print job if data does not arrive within the time you specify here. Using the Status Display This section describes how to display the Status Display and make changes in the operating environment of the Status Display.

  • Page 135: Status Display Screen

    Status Display Screen The following describes each of the buttons and the commands on the Status Display Setup menu. Set Display Mode Command (Setup Menu) In the dialog that appears when you execute this command, click the checkbox next to the Enable Popup sages on (checked) and off (unchecked).
  • Page 136 DOS Printing Utilities Change Popup Message Command (Setup Menu) The dialog that appears when you execute this command contains a list of error conditions that cause popup error messages to appear. Error conditions marked cause a popup error message to appear when Active they occur, while no message appears for conditions marked Inactive...

  • Page 137: Chapter 5: Printer Status Monitor And Control Panel

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  • Page 139: Using The Status Monitor

    This section describes how to start up the Status Monitor, which keeps you informed of the status of the printer at all times. Important! Before staring up the Status Monitor, make sure that the printer is con- nected to your computer and turned on. Note If you selected when you were asked “Do you start Status Monitor...
  • Page 140 To Start Up the Status Monitor Under Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0 Click the button, point to Start , and then click sPro 1100 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 , then to Programs MLT PageWork- MLT PageWorksPro 1100 Printer Tools...
  • Page 141 Status Monitor icon to appear in the taskbar. To Exit the Status Monitor To exit the Status Monitor, use the menu. EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 Using the Status Monitor MLT PageWorksPro 1100 MLT PageWorksPro 1100 Printer command from the Exit View...

  • Page 142: Using The Status Monitor

    Using the Status Monitor Using the Status Monitor View Menu Expand/Reduce Use these commands to select either the Status Monitor expanded view or reduced view. Exit Select this command when you want to exit the Status Monitor. EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 143: Close Button

    Using the Status Monitor Setup Menu Printer Setting Select this command to display the Control Panel dialog box for chang- ing the printer setup. For details on how to use the Control Panel, see “Using the Control Panel” on page 5-6. Close button Click this button when you want to hide the Status Monitor.

  • Page 144: Using The Control Panel

    Using the Control Panel Using the Control Panel This program displays the current settings of the computer’s local printer. You can also use Control Panel to change settings and to reset counters. Starting Up the Control Panel This section describes how to start up the Control Panel, which you can check and change the current settings of the printer.
  • Page 145 The printer automatically goes into a “paper time out” standby state after about 10 minutes of inactivity in the Manual Feed mode, or when a Paper Size Error occurs. Use this setting to specify what the printer should do after it enters the paper time out state.

  • Page 146: Using The Control Panel

    Using the Control Panel Fixed Cassette This option defines a specific paper size for Tray1. Documents can be printed only on the paper size specified for Tray1 in the box. Size Tray1 Paper Size Any one of the following paper sizes can be selected for Tray1: Paper Letter 8-1/2...

  • Page 147: Printer Setting

    Click to turn on Power Save of time the printer should wait until going into the idle state. You can also use the arrow buttons to change the Click to turn off Power Save...
  • Page 148 I/O Timeout The value you select in this box specifies the number of seconds the printer waits for data. The printer automatically cancels the print job if data does not arrive within the time you specify here. Detect Size Error...

  • Page 149: Test Print

    Click this button to print a page that demonstrates the features and functions of the printer. Configuration Print Click this button to print a page that describes the printer’s current set- tings. Print the List of PCL Resident Fonts Click this button to print a sample page of the resident fonts currently installed in your computer.
  • Page 150 Total Counter This box shows the number of pages that have been printed throughout the entire lifetime of the printer. This counter cannot be reset by you. Tray1 Counter This counter indicates the number of pages that have been fed from Tray1.
  • Page 151 Configuration Printer Name This item shows the name of the printer connected to your computer. Total Memory This item shows the amount of memory currently installed in the printer.
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  • Page 153: Chapter 6: Maintenance

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  • Page 155: Replacing The Toner Cartridge

    If printed images start to get light, remove the toner cartridge from the printer, rock it back and forth a few times, and then replace it in the printer. If this does not solve the problem, you likely need to replace the toner cartridge with a new one.
  • Page 156 Press the top cover release button and open the top cover gen- tly. The fusing unit inside the printer can become very hot during operation. Do not touch the area to avoid injury. EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 157 Remove the old toner cartridge. Note The toner cartridge is made up of non-hazardous materials, and can be disposed of freely. Check local regulations in your area concerning disposal of such items. The life span of the toner cartridge is dependent upon the mode and application in which it is used.
  • Page 158 Note Color coordinated “2” labels have been affixed to the toner car- tridge and to the inside of the printer. Install the toner cartridge by aligning these labels. EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 159 Replacing the Toner Cartridge The cartridge will click into place when it is completely installed. Close the top cover and press it down gently but firmly until it locks into place. EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 160: To Reset The Counter Of The Toner Cartridge

    After a few seconds, all the indicators start to blink again, indi- cating that the toner cartridge counter has been reset. Turn off the printer. The printer will be ready to print the next time you turn it on. EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 161: Replacing The Drum Cartridge

    If this happens, use the following procedure to replace the drum cartridge with a new one. To Replace the Drum Cartridge Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord from the printer. Close the face-down tray.
  • Page 162 Press the top cover release button and open the top cover gen- tly. fusing unit ing operation. Do not touch the area to avoid injury. EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 ATTENTION inside the printer can become very hot dur- Fusing unit...
  • Page 163 Remove the toner cartridge. Remove the old drum cartridge. Note The drum cartridge is made up of non-hazardous materials, and can be disposed of freely. Check local regulations in your area concerning disposal of such items. EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 Replacing the Drum Cartridge...
  • Page 164 Remove the drum cartridge from the box it comes packed in. Caution If you do not plan to immediately install the drum cartridge into the printer, cover it with a cloth to protect it against over- exposure to light. Install the drum cartridge into the printer, aligning the guides of the cartridge with the grooves inside the printer.
  • Page 165 Note Color coordinated “1” labels have been affixed to the drum car- tridge and to the inside of the printer. Install the drum cartridge by aligning these labels. Make sure the drum cartridge is inserted inside the printer as far as it will go.
  • Page 166 Note Color coordinated “2” labels have been affixed to the toner car- tridge and to the inside of the printer. Install the toner cartridge by aligning these labels. 6-12 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 167 Replacing the Drum Cartridge The cartridge will click into place when it is completely installed. Close the top cover and press it down gently but firmly until it locks into place. 6-13 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 168: To Reset The Counter Of The Drum Cartridge

    After a few seconds, all the indicators start to blink again, indi- cating that the drum cartridge counter has been reset. Turn off the printer. The printer will be ready to print the next time you turn it on. 6-14...

  • Page 169: Cleaning The Printer

    Use a soft cloth to clean the printer. Never use abrasives or corrosive detergents. Wait for at least 10 minutes after the printer has been turned off and make sure that the fusing unit has cooled before cleaning the interior of the printer.

  • Page 170: Cleaning The Paper Feed Roller

    Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord. Close the face-down tray. Press the top cover release button and open the top cover gen- tly. 6-16 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 171 The fusing unit inside the printer can become very hot during operation. Do not touch the area to avoid injury. Remove the toner cartridge and the drum cartridge. Caution Whenever you remove the drum cartridge from the printer, immediately wrap it with a cloth to protect it against overex- posure to light.
  • Page 172 Cleaning the Printer Pull back on the cover that protects the paper feed roller located at the bottom of the printer chamber. Use a soft cloth to wipe the paper feed roller. Fusing unit 6-18 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 173 Replace the Drum Cartridge” on page 6-7 and “To Replace the Toner Cartridge” on page 6-1 for details. Close the top cover and press it down gently but firmly until it locks into place. EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 Cleaning the Printer 6-19...
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  • Page 177: Clearing A Paper Misfeed

    Clearing a Paper Misfeed Clearing a Paper Misfeed Use the following procedure to remove the misfed paper inside the printer. Inside the Printer Close the face-down tray. EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 178 Press the top cover release button and open the top cover gen- tly. The fusing unit inside the printer can become very hot during operation. Do not touch the area to avoid injury. EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 179 Remove the toner cartridge and the drum cartridge. Caution Whenever you remove the drum cartridge from the printer, immediately wrap it with a cloth to protect it against overex- posure to light. Clear the paper misfeed using one of the following procedures depending upon the location of the paper misfeed.
  • Page 180 In the Vicinity of the Drum Cartridge 1. Pull the end of the paper that is visible straight out of the printer. At the Fusing Unit 1. Pull the end of the paper that is visible straight out of the printer.
  • Page 181 Between the Drum Cartridge and the Fusing Unit 1. If both the top and bottom edges of a misfed page are not vis- ible, pull the bottom of the page up to pull the bottom edge out from under the paper feed roller. Then, grab the bottom edge of the page and pull the rest of the page out from behind the fusing unit.

  • Page 182: Face-Down Tray

    Close the top cover and press it down gently but firmly until it locks into place. Face-Down Tray Pull the misfed paper straight out of the printer. After removing a misfed page, be sure to open the top cover then close it again to reset the printer.

  • Page 183: Face-Up Tray (Option)

    Face-Up Tray (option) Pull the misfed paper straight out of the printer. After removing a misfed page, be sure to open the top cover then close it again to reset the printer. EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 184: Tray1

    Clearing a Paper Misfeed Tray1 Pull the misfed paper straight out of the printer. After removing a misfed page, be sure to open the top cover then close it again to reset the printer. Manual Feed Tray Pull the misfed paper straight out of the printer.

  • Page 185: Second Paper Cassette Unit (Option)

    After removing a misfed page, be sure to open the top cover then close it again to reset the printer. EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 Clearing a Paper Misfeed...

  • Page 186: Print Quality Problems

    The toner car- tridge may be defective. Black pages The toner car- tridge may be defective. Your printer may require servic- ing. 7-10 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 Remedy Remove the toner cartridge and rock it left and right a few times to distribute remaining toner.
  • Page 187 Symptom Cause Printout too light The Toner Den- sity setting of the printer driver may be too light, or the Toner Save setting is set to On. The toner car- tridge may be running out of toner. The toner car- tridge may be defective.
  • Page 188 Print Quality Problems Symptom Cause Blurred back- The toner car- ground tridge may be defective. Uneven print The toner may density be unevenly dis- tributed inside the toner car- tridge. The drum car- tridge may be defective. 7-12 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 Remedy Remove the toner cartridge and check it for damage.
  • Page 189 Symptom Cause Illegularities The paper may have absorbed some moisture due to high humidity or because of direct contact with water. White or black The toner car- line tridge or drum cartridge may be defective. EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 Print Quality Problems Remedy Since toner will not adhere...
  • Page 190 Print Quality Problems Symptom Cause Toner smudges The toner may be unevenly dis- tributed inside the toner car- tridge. The toner car- tridge or drum cartridge may be defective. The paper feed roller is dirty. 7-14 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 Remedy Remove the toner cartridge and rock it left and right a few...

  • Page 191: No Output

    EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 Print Quality Problems Remedy Check printer cable type against the specifications in “Interface Connector and Cable” on page 8-6. Note When checking the cable...
  • Page 192 Print Quality Problems Symptom Cause 7-16 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 Remedy Check computer’s communi- cation ports settings. Refer to the documentation that comes with your com- puter and check if its current communications port settings are correct.

  • Page 193: Indicator Lights (Printer Messages)

    Indicator Lights (Printer Messages) The three indicator lights on the printer’s control panel turn on, turn off, or blink in fixed patterns to let you know the current status of the printer. Refer to the following sections for descriptions of each indica- tor light pattern and the action you need to take when it occurs.
  • Page 194 Indicator Lights (Printer Messages) Note You can find out details of the printer’s status by checking the informa- tion that appears on your computer screen (see “Starting Up the Status Monitor” on page 5-1). To print a list that explains the indicator light patterns, click the...
  • Page 195 Description Top cover is open. Print job is too complex. Memory overflow. EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 Indicator Lights (Printer Messages) Action Close the top cover. Press the panel button to perform a form feed.
  • Page 196 Indicator Lights (Printer Messages) Indicators Description Paper of the wrong size was fed into the printer. Printer is standing by waiting for manual paper feed. Printer is standing by waiting for feeding from paper feed tray. Paper misfeed. 7-20 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 197 Almost out of paper. Call for Service Patterns Whenever any of the indicator light patterns shown below (two patterns are shown alternately) appears, try turning the printer off and then back on again. If the problem persists, contact your dealer. Indicators...
  • Page 198 Network communica- tion error. 7-22 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 Action Turn off the printer and contact your dealer. Turn off the printer and contact your dealer. Turn off the printer and contact your dealer.

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  • Page 201: Pagepro 1100 Printer

    PagePro 1100 Printer Type: Print system: Exposure system: Resolution: Rasterize method: Print speed: First print: Warm-up time: Paper sizes: Media: Paper feeding: Input capacity: EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 PagePro 1100 Printer Desktop laser beam printer...
  • Page 202 PagePro 1100 Printer Output capacity: Operating temperature: Operating humidity: Toner cartridge life: Drum cartridge life: Power supply: Power consumption: Amperage: Interface: CPU: Standard memory: Options: EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 Face-down tray: 100 sheets Face-up tray: 20 sheets...
  • Page 203 External dimensions and weight (without second paper cassette unit) Height: Width: Depth: Weight: EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 PagePro 1100 Printer 260 mm (10-1/4 in.) 380 mm (15 in.) 222 mm (8-3/4 in.) Approximately 7 kg (15-1/2 lbs.)

  • Page 204: Second Paper Cassette Unit (Option)

    Second Paper Cassette Unit (Option) Second Paper Cassette Unit (Option) Paper cassette: Media: Paper feeding system: Input capacity: External dimensions and weight (without paper cassette): Height: Width: Depth: Weight: EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 Standard equipped: A4 Option: Letter, JIS B5, Legal, Executive Plain paper: 60 to 90 g/m lbs.)

  • Page 205: Expansion Memory (Dimm: Option)

    Expansion Memory (DIMM: option) Capacity: Function type: Access speed: Number of pins: Module type: Operating voltage: Other conditions: EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 Expansion Memory (DIMM: option) 16, 32, 64, 128 MB Burst mode 70 ns or less 168 pin DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) 3.3 V...

  • Page 206: Interface Connector And Cable

    Cable type: Pin assignments: Note Minolta does not warrant the use of any particular cable. The user assumes all responsibility as to the quality and performance of the cable. EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 Parallel 36-pin connector (printer) EIA 25-pin connector (computer) Shielded.

  • Page 207: Appendix A: Glossary

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  • Page 209 The following definitions apply specifically to Minolta/QMS printers. application A software program that performs a particular function, such as generating graphics or spreadsheets. ASCII Acronym for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. base weight SEE paper basis weight. bitmap A text character or graphic image that is defined by a pattern of dots.
  • Page 210 Often used to open a dialog or enable a function. SEE click. drum cartridge A part of the printer that picks up toner particles after they have been charged by the laser and then transfers the toner to the paper. face-down tray This tray receives the printed documents, face down, as they are outputted from the printer.
  • Page 211 A series of printer settings that produces multiple, reduced documents on one sheet of paper. off line A state in which the printer cannot receive data or perform any other operation. on line A state in which the printer can receive data and operate.
  • Page 212 A connector that enables the transfer of data between the printer and the computer. peripheral device Any device that can be attached to the computer, such as a printer. power cord socket Connects the power cord and the printer. power switch Turns power to the printer on and off.
  • Page 213 A tray unit that feeds an additional 500 sheets of paper to the printer. toner Ink in the form of a plastic powder that is contained in a cartridge. toner cartridge A tube shaped cartridge containing toner powder that is used during the printing process.
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  • Page 215: Appendix B: Index

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  • Page 217 Cassette cover Cleaning the printer 6-15 outside of the printer paper feed roller 6-16 Clearing a paper misfeed face-down tray face-up tray inside the printer manual feed tray second paper cassette unit Tray1 Computer connecting to a computer 2-17 system requirements...
  • Page 218 4-16 4-21 installing under Windows 4-12 installing under Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0 uninstalling the printer driver 4-39 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500 Printer parts and accessories 2-27 Printer supplies Print quality problems Safety Information...
  • Page 219 © 1999 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. MIMOLTA CO., LTD. Image Information Products Marketing Headquarters, 3-13, 2-chome, Azuchi-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka. 541-8556, Japan 1999.

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