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Contents 1 Replacing Consumables .................. 1 Introduction Consumable Life Expectancies 3 Consumables Life Expectancies Chart Replacing the Toner Cartridge Replacing the Exhaust Filter 12 Replacing the Pickup Roller(s) 13 Replacing the Transfer Roller 19 2 Using Media ..................... 21 Introduction 22 Media Storage and Handling 22 Page Margins Image Alignment...
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Thick Stock Transparencies Loading Media 35 Using Media Other Than Plain Paper Duplexing 45 3 Maintaining the Printer ..................47 Introduction 48 Cleaning 49 Cleaning the Printer Exterior Cleaning the Printer Interior Media Tray Pickup Rollers 4 Troubleshooting ....................55 Introduction 56 Printing a Status Page 57 PDF File Printing 58 Adjusting Memory Clients for PDF Printing...
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Dual In-Line Memory Modules (DIMMs) Installing Dual In-Line Memory Modules Duplexer Installing a Duplexer Emulations, Fonts, and Other Software 111 Emulations Fonts and Forms Interfaces and Daughterboards Interfaces SCSI Interface Internal IDE Hard Disk Drive 121 Optional Media Tray(s) Installing an Optional Media Tray Media Trays Time-of-Day Clock 127 Installing a Time-of-Day Clock...
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Consumable Life Expectancies IPP 158 Document Option Commands 160 Header/Trailer Page Commands HP-GL Emulation Commands HP PCL 5e Emulation Commands Lineprinter Emulation Commands PostScript Emulation Command CCITT Groups 3 and 4 Commands Document Formatting Job and Subjob Boundary Commands LN03 Plus Commands (Optional Emulation Required) CALS Commands (Optional Emulation Required) TIFF Commands (Optional Emulation Required) Menus 164...
Introduction Item Page “What is a consumable?” page 3 “What is a face?” page 3 “What is the life expectancy of consumables?” page 4 “How do I order consumables?” page 5 “Where can I get more information?” page 5 “What is the toner cartridge life expectancy?” page 6 “How should I handle a toner cartridge?”...
Consumable Life Expectancies What is a consumable? A consumable is an item that needs to be replaced at regular intervals. For the PagePro 9100, consumables include: Service replaceable „ Fuser User replaceable „ Toner cartridge and exhaust filter „ Pickup rollers „...
Use of consumables not manufactured by MINOLTA-QMS or use of non-supported print media may cause damage to your printer and void your warranty. If MINOLTA-QMS printer failure or damage is found to be directly attributable to the use of non-MINOLTA-QMS consumables, MINOLTA-QMS will not repair the printer free of charge.
Choosing the right consumables for your printer not only increases its reliability and performance, but also minimizes the risk of damage. For example, only MINOLTA-QMS toner cartridges are designed to meet the exact specifications of your MINOLTA-QMS printer, giving maximum performance, efficiency, and long life.
Replacing the Toner Cartridge Characters and images are created in your laser printer through a process that applies toner to the photosensitive OPC (Organic Photo Conductor) inside your toner cartridge. Your printer uses one toner cartridge. Handle the toner cartridge carefully to avoid spilling toner inside the printer or on yourself.
How do I replace and recycle the toner cartridge? Base Printer Open the top cover c, d. Attention Never touch the copper or brass electrodes c c c c or electrical parts that are located inside the top cover and under- neath the toner cartridge, as a printer...
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Recycle the used toner cartridge. Seal the empty MINOLTA-QMS toner cartridge in its original box. Affix the prepaid UPS label on the top of the box and return it via UPS. If you did not receive a label with your cartridge or have misplaced the label, send an email to toner_recycle@minolta-qms.com...
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If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately with cool water and consult a doctor. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) can be found at www.minolta-qms.com (click on Online Help & Drivers). Sollte Toner in Ihre Augen gelangen, die Augen unbedingt sofort mit kaltem Wasser ausspülen und einen Arzt aufsuchen.
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Printer with 4-bin Mailbox Attached Slide the 4-bin mailbox to the back of the printer. Open the top cover. Lower the stopper to support the top cover. Replace the toner. Refer to “How do I replace and recy- cle the toner cartridge?” on page 8. Return the stopper to its original position c.
Replacing the Exhaust Filter If you haven’t installed the optional duplexer, the exhaust filter on the back of the printer is replaced when you replace a toner cartridge. How do I replace the exhaust filter? Remove the used exhaust filter. 5 "...
Replacing the Pickup Roller(s) The pickup rollers feed media from the media trays into the printer. When the pickup rollers deteriorate, media may not feed correctly, resulting in media jams. Replace the pickup roller in each 500-sheet media tray and in the multipurpose tray each time you replace the fuser, and more frequently if the media is not being picked properly.
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Remove the old pickup roller. Unclip the clip c. Gently raise the bar d, and slide it to the left. Remove the second clip e, and remove the used pickup roller f. Dispose of the old pickup roller. 5 " Dispose of it according to local regulations.
Multipurpose Tray Pickup Roller Turn off the printer. Open the top cover. Attention Never touch the copper or brass electrodes c c c c or electrical parts that are located inside the top cover and under- neath the toner cartridge, as a printer malfunction can result.
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Remove the toner cartridge and store it in a light-free protective bag. Open the media feed roller cover. Unscrew the screw in the center of the multipurpose tray pickup roller and dispose of the pickup roller. 5 " Dispose of it according to your local regulations.
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Remove the new pickup roller from its packaging. Attention Do not touch the two black parts of the roller. CR_M12K.EPS Align the peg on the bottom of the Peg hole pickup roller in its hole, and replace the pickup roller. Tighten the screw.
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Align the tabs on the toner cartridge (one on each side) with the notches in the printer, and then insert the cartridge as far as possible into its compartment. Close the top cover. Turn on the printer. Replacing the Pickup Roller(s)
Replacing the Transfer Roller The transfer roller interfaces with the roller in the toner cartridge. How do I replace the transfer roller? Turn off the printer. Slide the top cover release lever to the right c, and open the top cover d. Remove the toner cartridge and store it in a light-free protective bag.
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Remove the new transfer roller from its packaging. Attention Do not touch the transfer roller’s black surface. .Lower the new transfer roller straight in c, making sure the shaft is well seated. Rotate the green tabs downward d so that the metal surface faces you. Align the tabs on the toner cartridge (one on each side) with the notches in the printer, and then insert the...
35 “How do I manually duplex?” page 45 “How do I autoduplex?” page 45 “Where can I order MINOLTA-QMS-approved media or get page 46 more information?” Attention Using unsupported media such as inkjet paper or coated color transparencies will result in damaging the printer and in voiding your warranty.
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When storing media, avoid „ Moisture, excess humidity Keep media between 30% to 65% relative humidity. Toner does not adhere well to moist or wet paper On the other hand, media that has been stored for a long time without staying in its packaging may dry up too much and also cause jamming.
„ Folded, creased, curled, embossed, warped, or wrinkled „ Perforated, three-hole punched, or torn „ Too slick, too coarse, too textured „ Different in texture (roughness) on the front and back „ Too thin or too thick „ Stuck together with static electricity „...
What should I watch out for when loading transparencies? Attention Use only the MINOLTA-QMS-approved transparencies. Check www.minolta-qms.com for current approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. Do not use transparencies that „ Are coated, such as transparencies designed for color printers or copiers „...
Use transparencies that are „ Monochrome, uncoated transparencies (also known as OHP film) What type and amount of media can I load? Paper 500-sheet 200-sheet Optional Source Upper Multi- Media Media purpose Trays* Paper Type Tray* (MPT) Tray (Optional1, Optional2, Optional3) Plain Paper weighing...
What sizes of media can I use? Media Media Size Feed Input Output Auto- Direc- Source Source duplex Inches Millimeters tion 8 Kai 10.2x14.6 260.0x370.0 SEF 16 Kai 7.3x10.2 185.0x260.0 LEF 32 Kai 5.1x7.3 130.0x185.0 LEF 11.7x16.5 297.0x420.0 SEF UO/M Top/Mbox Yes A4 Plain Paper 8.2x11.7...
This area is subject to both hardware limits (the physical media size and the margins required by the printer) and software con- straints (the amount of memory available for the full-page frame buffer). The guaranteed 0.157" imageable (printable) area for all media sizes (4 mm) is the page size minus 0.157"...
„ Adjust the margins or page size through your application (recommended method). „ Use the printer’s control panel (Administration/Engine/Image Alignment or the Administration/Engine/Edge-to-Edge menu). „ Use the PostScript translate and scale operators to reduce image size and change its placement on the page (requires PostScript programming knowledge).
How do I select the job mode? In network mode, you must select a specific media type from the printer driver and Network Mode from the printer’s control panel (Operator Control/Media Mode/Network Mode). In single user mode, you only have to specify the type of media that you are printing on in the driver.
Envelopes Media Type Envelope Input Tray Multipurpose tray only Capacity Up to 100, depending on the thickness of the envelopes Orientation Face up Weight Not applicable; use only approved media. Duplexing Not supported Label Stock Media Type Label stock, only in letter- or A4-size sheets. Input Tray Multipurpose tray only...
Postcards (Japanese size) Media Type Postcard Input Tray Multipurpose tray only Capacity Up to 100 sheets, depending on the thickness of the postcards Orientation Face up Weight Not applicable; use only approved media. Duplexing Not supported „ If the postcard is warped, press on the warped area before Notes putting it in the multipurpose tray.
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„ Use monochrome, uncoated transparencies (also known as Notes OHP film) „ Remove transparency media as soon as possible from the output tray to avoid static buildup. „ If you touch the face of transparencies with your bare hands, print quality may be affected. Do not handle trans- parency media too much.
Loading Media For information about approved media, refer to “Media” on page 30. Check www.minolta-qms.com for current approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. How do I prepare the media? 5 " Don’t unwrap paper above the printer, as this might cause paper particles to fall into the printer.
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While pressing in the release buttons (one on each side) c, remove the tray d. Remove the media tray cover. Lift up the gray lever on the right end of the paper retainer c, and then slide the paper retainer to the right d.
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Insert the right end of the paper retainer c into the slot for the size of paper to be loaded d. The paper size is detected depending on the position of the paper retainer. Correctly position the paper retainer according to the size of paper to be loaded.
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Press in the button on the paper guide c, and then slide the guide against the edge of the paper d. Attention The media should fit easily between the guides. Improperly adjusted guides may cause poor print quality, media jams, or printer damage.
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When printing on media B4 or larger, fold open the output tray extension. Affix the media size labels (supplied with the printer) to the media tray(s) in order to indicate the size of the loaded paper. How do I refill a multipurpose media tray? For information about approved media, refer to page 26.
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While pressing in the button c on the media guide at the right, slide the media guide d to adjust it to the approriate size. Fan a stack of media. A fill limit mark is provided on the inside of the tray. A maximum of 200 sheets (75 g/m plain paper) can be loaded.
Using Media Other Than Plain Paper Attention For information about media recommended for your printer, go to www.minolta-qms.com/support, then click on the Answer Base. Attention Although your printer was designed for occasional printing on a wide range of media types, it is not intended to print exclusively on a single media type except plain paper.
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Open the multipurpose tray and adjust the media guides to the width of the envelopes. Attention Improperly adjusted guides may cause poor print quality, media jams, or printer damage. Fold the flaps. Make sure the adhesive is dry. Place the envelope stack into the multipurpose tray with the printing-side up.
How do I load and print labels? 5 " Label printing is supported only from the multipurpose tray in letter or A4 media sizes. In the printer driver (Paper tab, Media Type option), select Label Stock. If you are in Network Mode, on the control panel, select Operator Control/ Media/Media for MPT menu, select Label Stock.
How do I load and print transparencies? Attention Use only transparency media approved for this printer. Check www.minolta-qms.com for current approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. In the printer driver (Paper tab, Media Type option), select Transparency and select either Letter or A4.
Duplexing Select paper with high opacity for duplex (2-sided) printing. Opacity refers to how effectively paper blocks out what is written on the opposite side of the page. If the paper has low opacity (high translucency), then the printed data from one side of the page will show through to the other side.
Long Edge (flipped horizontally as in a loose-leaf notebook), or Short Edge (flipped vertically as on a clipboard) as the Duplex option. Click OK. Where can I order MINOLTA-QMS-approved media or get more information? See your application documentation for specific information on formatting data and printing.
Introduction “How do I handle the printer?” page 48 “When does the printer need cleaning? page 49 “What cleaning materials should I use?” page 49 “How do I clean the media tray pickup rollers?” page 50 “How do I clean the multipurpose tray pickup rollers?” page 51 How do I handle the printer? „...
Media stops being fed from the media tray(s). Note: We recommend that you do not clean elsewhere inside the printer. If necessary, refer to the Service & Support Guide for a MINOLTA-QMS-authorized service provider near you. What cleaning materials should I use? Exterior—Use...
Cleaning the Printer Interior Make sure any parts removed during cleaning are replaced before you plug in the printer. WARNING! Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect all interface cables before cleaning. ACHTUNG! Ziehen Sie den Netzstecker aus der Steckdose bevor Sie den Drucker reinigen.
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Remove the media tray. Wipe the pickup roller with a soft dry cloth. Reinsert the media tray into the printer. How do I clean the multipurpose tray pickup rollers? Turn off the printer. Cleaning...
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Open the top cover. Attention Never touch the copper or brass electrodes c c c c or electrical parts that are located inside the top cover and under- neath the toner cartridge, as a printer malfunction can result. Be careful not to touch d# around the image transfer roller ( touching certain parts in this area may result in...
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Open the media feed roller cover. Cover Wipe the two media feed rollers with a soft, dry cloth. Media feed rollers Close the media feed roller cover. Align the tabs on the cartridge (one on each side) with the notches in the printer, and then insert the cartridge as far as possible into its compartment.
Introduction “Printing a Status Page” Page 57 “PDF File Printing” Page 58 “Preventing Media Jams” Page 59 “Automatic Jam Recovery” Page 60 “Understanding the Media Path” Page 60 “Understanding Media Jam Status Messages” Page 62 “Clearing Media Input Jams” Page 62 “Solving Problems”...
Printing a Status Page There are two kinds of status pages: „ Standard: A one-page overview of the most common printer settings used to confirm that your printer is printing. „ Advanced: Information about printer parameter settings, fonts, and emulations available. The document may have many pages, depending on the fonts installed.
If you are having problems printing large PDF files using direct printing or CrownView from a PC or UNIX, increase the PS Wait Timeout. Printing large PDF files from your web browser with the MINOLTA-QMS CrownView feature may fail without any indication of an error. The job will...
appear to start normally, but then flush without printing. The CrownView screen will indicate that the file has printed. To correct the problem, increase the amount of time allowed before the PS Wait Timeout expires. The factory default setting for this timeout is 30 seconds.
Automatic Jam Recovery The printer provides automatic jam recovery (when enabled through the Administration/Engine/Page Recovery menu). After you remove any jammed media, printing automatically resumes from the page the printer stopped at when the jam occurred. 5 " For automatic jam recovery to work, it is necessary to leave the printer turned on when you remove the jammed media.
Understanding Media Jam Status Messages When a jam occurs, the message window on the control panel displays one of these messages: „ Media input jams MEDIA JAM UPPER TRAY, MEDIA JAM OPTIONAL1(OR 2 OR 3) TRAY, MEDIA JAM MPT „ Internal media jams MEDIA JAM FUSER, MEDIA JAM DRUM, MEDIA JAM DUPLEX, MEDIA JAM DUPLEX FEEDER, MEDIA JAM TRANSPORT...
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Wasser ausspülen und einen Arzt aufsuchen. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets; Datenblätter zur Materialsicherheit) finden Sie im Internet unter www.minolta-qms.com (klicken Sie auf “Online Help & Drivers”). How do I remove a media jam in the upper or optional media...
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Pull out the misfed media. 5 " Make sure no media remains under the roller in the tray. If the misfed media cannot easily be pulled out, lift the green lever c# on the inner-right side to release the media feed roller, and then pull out the media d.
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Install the media tray(s), inserting it (them) as far as possible into the printer. 5 " Check that the media remaining in the media tray(s) is loaded correctly before installing the tray(s). Make sure no media remains misfed under the roller in the tray.
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Pull out the misfed media. Correctly load the media into the multipurpose tray. If necessary, open and close the top cover to cancel the error message. Clearing Media Input Jams...
Clearing Internal Jams How do I remove a media jam inside the printer? Internal media jams messages: MEDIA JAM FUSER, MEDIA JAM DRUM, MEDIA JAM DUPLEX, MEDIA JAM DUPLEX FEEDER, MEDIA JAM TRANSPORT Open the top cover. Attention Never touch the copper or brass electrodes...
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Remove the toner cartridge and store it in a light-free protective bag. If the media is stopped by the fuser, lift the green levers on each side, and then slowly pull out the media from below the roller. Attention Do not pull out the media from above the roller;...
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Open the media feed roller cover. Pull out the jammed media. Close the media feed roller cover. Clearing Internal Jams...
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Align the tabs on the toner cartridge (one on each side) with the notches in the printer, and then insert the cartridge as far as possible. Attention Do not touch the rollers or gears within the printer; otherwise, the printer may be damaged. Close the top cover.
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Open the lower cover c of the duplex unit, remove the jammed media d, and then close the lower covere. If the media jam error is not cancelled after removing the misfed media according to the previous procedure, remove the duplexer from the printer.
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Open the top cover. Fully lower the stopper to support the top cover. Follow the procedure for removing a media jam on Page 67. Return the stopper to its original position c, and then close the top cover d. Slide the mailbox forward to its original position.
Clearing Output Jams Output media jams message: MEDIA JAM MAIL BIN How do I remove a media jam inside the 4-bin mailbox? Open the back cover , and then remove the jammed media Close the back cover of the mailbox. How do I remove a media jam in the output bin? Remove the media from the output bin.
Solving Problems Symptom Cause Solution Nothing is There is a Keypad Handle according to the message dis- printed. Locked, a media jam, played. For example, if the keypad is or other message on locked, check to see if the printer’s in the control panel.
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Symptom Cause Solution Not all The printer has the Check your cable. pages wrong kind of cable, print. or the printer is not configured for the correct cable and port. The Cancel key was Make sure no one pressed the Cancel pressed.
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Symptom Cause Solution Media is The wrong media tray Envelopes, labels, postcards, thick jamming. is used. stock, and transparencies can be printed only from the multipurpose tray. The media is not Remove the jammed media and correctly positioned in reposition the media properly in the tray. the tray.
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Symptom Cause Solution Duplex The wrong media is Use only supported media. Refer to the jams being used. “Media Types” on page 35. occur. Plain paper and stock up to 28 lb bond (105 g/m²) can be autoduplexed. For heavier weights, manual duplexing is required.
Other Problems Symptom Cause Solution Printer The power cord is not Set the power switch off (O position), power is correctly plugged into then remove the power cord from the out- not on. the outlet. let and plug it back in, then set it back to the on (I) position.
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Symptom Cause Solution Printing The printer is set to a It takes more time to print with special takes too slower printing mode media types, such as Transparencies. much time. (Thick Stock or When using regular paper, make sure Transparency media that the media type is set to Plain Paper types).
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Symptom Cause Solution Characters The fonts are set Check your driver (Properties/Fonts tab) print incor- incorrectly on your to make sure you are using the correct rectly. printer driver. fonts (such as TrueType fonts). You hear The printer is not Put the printer on a flat, hard, stable, unusual level.
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Symptom Cause Solution The printer is The printer is not on Put the printer on line and verify that the not receiving line. message window displays IDLE. data from the The emulation has Print a status page. For information computer. been changed from about the ESP mode, refer to the (The Data...
Printing Quality Summary Check this... Check this... Toner Image Media Toner Image Media printed Cartridge Transfer Feed printed Cartridge Transfer Feed page Roller Roller page Roller Roller looks looks like Media like Media this... this... Page 100 Page 101 Page 101 Page 100 Page 101 Page 100...
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Your printer may require ser- Contact your local vendor, or refer to the Service vicing. & Support Guide or www.minolta-qms.com for further information . Print too light The toner cartridge may run- Remove the toner cartridge ning out of toner.
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Symptom Cause Solution Blurred The toner cartridge may be Remove the toner cartridge background defective. and check it for damage. Replace the toner cartridge, if necessary. Uneven print The toner may be unevenly Remove the toner cartridge density distributed inside the toner car- and shake it left and right a few tridge.
Contact your local vendor, or refer to the Service & Support Guide or www.minolta-qms.com for further information . Status, Error, and Service Messages Status, error, and service messages are displayed in the control panel message window.
Status and Error Messages This message... means... do this... The accounting option No action needed. ACC DISABLED selected is now in effect. ACC ENABLED The Job Accounting File This message should be ACC FILE 95% is 80, 85, 90, or 95% taken care of FULL full.
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This message... means... do this... The job or paper This message should be ACC <X> FILE accounting file is full taken care of immedi- FULL (< X> identifies the file). ately because it may be masking another problem. If you want accounting enabled, copy the job accounting and paper accounting files to...
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This message... means... do this... The specified account- Wait. No other action CREATING ing file is created when needed. XXXXXXXXXXXX accounting is enabled FILE, WAIT... and the files are not in existence or these files are created following a Reset Accounting (XXXXXXXXXXXX repre- sents the Job Account- ing or Paper Accounting...
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This message... means... do this... Energy Saver has been No action needed. ENERGY SAVER activated. The printer is in energy saver mode to reduce power consumption during periods of inactivity. When a print job is received, the printer returns to normal power within 90 seconds.
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Wait. No other action up and getting ready to needed. go on line. You have attempted to Use only the approved INVALID TONER install a non-approved MINOLTA-QMS CARTRIDGE toner cartridge, causing consumables. For the printer to operate information about incorrectly. ordering consumables, refer to www.minolta-qms.com...
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Answer Base for the latest code update. The toner cartridge is Reinstall the approved TONER CART. not seated properly in MINOLTA-QMS toner MISINSTALLED the printer. cartridge. The toner cartridge is Replace the toner TONER EMPTY empty.
Always try this before making a service call. Service calls should be placed to the vendor from whom you purchased the printer. If you cannot get service from your vendor, check the Service & Support Guide for additional contact information or MINOLTA-QMS- authorized service providers. This service means...
HP-GL Error Codes and PCL Error Codes The following tables list error codes that could appear on the printer message window when running the HP-GL, PCL or PCLXL emulation. HP-GL Error Description Error Description Code Code Not enough memory for job. Not enough memory for job.
If you’ve followed all of the instructions in this guide and still have problems you can’t solve, check our Answer Base at www.minolta-qms.com/support for a solution. You can also refer to the Service & Support Guide or visit our web site at www.minolta-qms.com for current information on getting help.
Attention Use of accessories not manufactured/supported by MINOLTA-QMS is not supported by your printer and will void your warranty. This chapter provides information about the following accessories. Contact your local vendor or www.minolta-qms.com for purchase information.
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Use of consumables not manufactured by MINOLTA-QMS or use of nonsupported print media may cause damage to your printer and void your warranty. If MINOLTA-QMS printer failure or damage is found to be directly attributable to the use of non-MINOLTA-QMS consumables and/or accessories, MINOLTA-QMS will not repair the printer free of charge.
Antistatic Protection Attention It’s very important to protect the printer controller board and any associated daughterboard or module from electrostatic damage while performing any task involving the controller board. If an antistatic wrist strap is provided in your printer option kit, attach one end of it to your wrist and the other end to any convenient electrical ground (for example, the bare metal chassis of equipment, as on the back of a computer, that is plugged in but turned off).
Installing the 4-bin Mailbox 5 " If both the duplexer and the 4-bin mailbox are to be installed, install the 4-bin mailbox first. If the duplexer is already installed, remove it before installing the 4-bin mailbox. See “Packaging” on page 135. Turn off the printer and unplug the power supply cord and interface cable.
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With the top cover slightly closed, pull out the tabs c (two on each side). Pulling the tabs with force may break them. At the back of the top cover, slightly pull up the back section, and then remove it d, sliding it toward the back of the printer.
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Attach the transport unit c to the printer. Insert the metal tabs on the left and right sides d of the transport unit into the notches in the printer, and then slide the transport unit toward the front of the printer to install it. Using the wrench and screws sup- plied with the 4-bin mailbox, secure the left and right brackets on the...
nsert the 4-bin mailbox cable into the connector on the left side of the printer until it locks into place. Install the four mailbins (trays) onto the 4-bin mailbox by inserting the tabs on the left and right sides of the tray into the slots in the 4-bin mailbox.
What's in the BuzzBox Kit? The BuzzBox kit contains the following items: BuzzBox Interface box RJ-11 cable Power adapter ® Velcro attachment For further assistance or information, call your local vendor. See the Service & Support Guide for locations and telephone numbers. Installing the BuzzBox If you have a cable attached to the printer’s parallel port, unplug it from the printer.
Your PagePro 9100 comes with 64 MB SDRAM printer memory. However, you can upgrade the PagePro 9100 to a maximum of 512 MB of RAM through the installation of additional DIMMs. Two DIMM slots are available. Additional memory must be 32, 64, 128, or 256 MB, PC-100 Com- pliant SDRAM DIMMs.
Additional memory allows you to download more fonts and increase the printer's buffer (area where data sent from the computer is stored while wait- ing to be printed). The amount of RAM installed in your printer governs which resolutions can be used with each media size. You may also need additional memory (DIMMs) for the following: „...
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If you are not to the point when you are able to print an advanced status page (with the control panel’s Print Status? button) yet, skip to step 2. If you have previously installed your printer and have confirmed that it is printing, print an advanced status page in case you need to restore...
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Using both thumbs, pull the latches (one on each side of the DIMM connector) outward. Lift the DIMM straight out of the DIMM con- nector. Insert the new DIMM straight down into the DIMM connector until the latches snap into the locked position.
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Print a startup page or an advanced status page, and verify that the total size of the RAM installed in your printer is listed. Dual In-Line Memory Modules (DIMMs)
Duplexer Duplex (2-sided) printing can be done automatically with a duplexer and enough memory installed. See “Duplexing” on page 45. What’s in the duplexer? „ Duplexer „ Wrench Installing a Duplexer 5 " If both the optional duplexer and the 4-bin mailbox are to be installed, install the 4-bin mailbox first.
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If the exhaust filter has been installed, remove it Attach the duplexer to the printer. Hook the two tabs at the bottom of the duplexer onto the notches on the back of the printer. Attention If the duplexer is released before it is secured with the screws, it may fall and break.
CrownView Many of the configuration choices that can be made at the control panel can also be made via CrownView. See the MINOLTA-QMS CrownView online help for information. Downloading an Emulation via a Parallel Interface Turn on the printer, and wait for IDLE to display in the message window.
When downloading is complete and the printer returns to idle status, reboot the printer. The emulation should be listed in the Options section of the printer’s startup page, in the Administration/Emulation printer’s configuration menu, and on the advanced status page. Downloading an Emulation via an Ethernet Interface 5 "...
„ Host software compatibility—Since LN03 Plus runs under VMS, VMS compatibility is important. the MINOLTA-QMS VMS DECnet host software 2. x is compatible with version 3. x MINOLTA-QMS daughterboard soft- ware. „ Printer compatibility—This LN03 Plus emulation can be installed only on MINOLTA-QMS printers that contain a hard disk drive (either internal or external).
The MINOLTA-QMS Font & Form Center serves our customers with custom fonts, logos, signatures, and forms. Further information can be found on the web at http://www.minolta-qms.com/products/fontcenter/index.html or by phone in the US at (251) 634-4FONT. The MINOLTA-QMS Font & Form Center „...
These fonts can be printed at a variety of point sizes and in differ- ent styles and resolutions. After the Kanji hard disk is installed in your PagePro 9100, the Kanji fonts are available for use just as if they were resident on the printer.
What's in the Kanji Font Internal IDE Hard Disk Kit? „ Internal IDE hard disk drive preformatted with the following Kanji fonts: z GothicBBB Medium z Ryumin Light „ IDE hard disk with ribbon cable attached „ IDE hard disk bracket „...
Drive” on page 121 for detailed steps on installing an internal IDE hard disk drive. Attention If you already have an internal hard disk installed, you must remove it before you can install the Kanji disk. Configuring the Printer for Kanji See “Storage Devices”...
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Installing an Interface or Daughterboard Attention It’s very important to protect the printer controller board and any associated circuit boards from electrostatic damage. Before performing this procedure, review the antistatic caution on page 98. In addition, always handle circuit boards by the edges only. Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the power cord and all interface...
Gently press the interface card down until its connector is fully seated and the card is secured by the plastic support post(s). Attention Make sure that the connectors on the interface card and controller board are properly aligned. Damage to the interface card and/or controller board could result if the pins are misaligned.
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increasing the memory in the Disk Cache, refer to the (in PDF on the Software Utilities CD-ROM) . What's in the SCSI Interface Kit? An optional SCSI interface kit includes the following: SCSI interface card SCSI interface card ribbon cable Connector face plate Two larger screws, two smaller screws Installing a SCSI Interface...
Gently press the ribbon cable connector down until it’s fully seated. Attention Make sure that the connectors on the ribbon cable and the controller board are properly aligned. Damage to the controller board could result if the pins are misaligned. Insert the SCSI interface card connector into its opening in the inter- face panel.
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What ' s in the Internal IDE Hard Disk Drive Kit? The internal IDE hard disk drive kit includes the following: „ IDE hard disk with ribbon cable attached „ IDE hard disk bracket „ 4 screws Installing an Internal IDE Hard Disk Drive Attention It’s very important to protect the printer controller board and any associated circuit boards from electrostatic damage.
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Attach the internal IDE hard disk drive to the hard disk bracket. Attach the internal IDE hard disk drive to the bracket with the grooved-end of the bracket facing the ribbon cable. The screw holes in the bottom of the hard disk should match up with the holes on the hard disk bracket.
Reconnect all interface cables. Reconnect the power cord and turn on the printer. 5 " In compliance with UL guide- lines, “The appliance inlet is considered to be the main dis- connect device.” Optional Media Tray(s) Each optional media tray increases your printer’s media feed capacity by 500 sheets.
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Remove the LFU from the shipping carton, and place it on a table or flat surface near the printer. Remove any tape and packing material. 5 " We strongly suggest that you save the packaging materials in case you ever need to move or ship the printer.
Using the mounting parts (four screws and two brackets), secure the printer to the media tray. Using the enclosed screws, attach the enclosed brackets to the two locations on the back of the printer. Tighten the screws. Remove the media tray from the upper unit (printer or other 500-sheet universal media tray), and then secure the two units at the two loca-...
Because the time-of-day clock includes an internal battery, there is a danger of explosion if the clock is incorrectly installed or replaced. Replace it only with a supported MINOLTA-QMS time-of-day clock. Dispose of any used time-of-day clock in accordance with local laws and regulations.
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La remplacer seulement avec une horloge supportée par MINOLTA-QMS. Se départir de toute horloge interne défectueuse en respectant les lois et réglementations en vigueur.
5 " In compliance with UL guidelines, “The appliance inlet is consid- ered to be the main disconnect device.” The presence of the clock will be automatically sensed. Print a startup page. The time-of-day clock is not listed under “Installed Options” on the startup page, but the time does appear as System Date in the Printer Information column.
Introduction This chapter provides information on deinstallation and repackaging. Deinstallation “How do I take care of media?” page 132 “How do I remove a duplexer?” page 132 “How do I remove a 4-bin mailbox?” page 132 Repacking “How do I relocate my printer?” page 135 “What's involved in repacking?”...
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Turn off the printer, and unplug the power supply cord and interface cable. The illustration shows the printer with- out a 4-bin mailbox. Follow the same instructions if a 4-bin mailbox is installed. Detach the duplexer from the printer. Attention If the duplexer is released too quickly, it may fall and break.
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Replace the exhaust filter. How do I remove a 4-bin mailbox? Turn off the printer. Unplug the power supply cord and interface cable. Remove the four mailbins (trays) from the 4-bin mailbox. Disconnect the 4-bin mailbox cable from the connector on the printer. Press c.
Packaging Attention Failure to follow instructions as outlined in this chapter could result in voiding your warranty. Storing the Printer Keep the following in mind when storing the printer for an extended period: Unplug the printer. Remove the toner cartridge from the printer and return it to its original packaging.
Attention MINOLTA-QMS cannot be held responsible for damage to your printer during shipment that results from the improper packaging of your printer. You must use the instructions given in this section before repacking the printer in its original shipping carton with the original packing materials.
Remove the optional media trays (if attached). Pack the printer for shipment. Remove the Cables and Media Tray(s) Turn off the printer. Remove the power cable and all interface cables. Remove all media tray(s) from the printer. Remove the Toner Cartridge Open the printer’s top cover.
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Where can I get more information? Refer to the Service & Support Guide or www.minolta-qms.com for additional information on where to obtain assistance if necessary. For information about your printer, go to www.minolta-qms.com/support, then click on the Answer Base, or contact Technical Support.
Repack the Printer If you need replacement packaging, in the United States, call MINOLTA-QMS Spares at (251) 633-4300 extension 2530 and request catalog number 2600713-100. In locations outside the United States, refer to the Service & Support Guide or www.minolta-qms.com.
If the printer is not securely strapped or if the RMA number is not prominently visible on the outside of the return inventory, MINOLTA-QMS will not accept receipt. With another person’s help, put the printer into the plastic bag. Pack the printer for shipment as shown in the illustration.
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Strapping and Buckling Instructions 2 lengths of strapping precut to the appropriate length 2 buckles to secure the strapping Thread one end of the strapping beneath the carton. Pull the two ends of the strapping together at the top of the carton. Thread both ends up through the center of the buckle.
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Pull all of the remaining slack of the strapping through this side of the buckle, until the buckle is taut against the carton. Pull the buckle against the carton as tightly as possible. Some slack may still exist. Repeat this procedure again, spacing the straps across the carton.
Requirements Space Requirements The illustration below shows the amount of space required for operating the printer, replacing supplies, and removing media jams. 5 " Allow enough space around the printer to allow adequate ventilation and easy servicing. For best output quality and longest consumables life, install the printer on a hard, flat, level (within ±1°...
Printer with Accessories Front View Side View 12" (305 mm) 4-bin Mailbox 7.9” (200 43" (1,082 mm) Duplexer Up to Three Optional Media Trays 24" (611 mm) 21.25" (539 mm) 37" (940 mm) 33.9" (811 mm) Note: Numbers rounded. Location Requirements „...
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High-capacity input feeder (HCIF) 20.25 lbs (9.19 kg) each (up to three available) With these characteristics... But away from... On a hard, flat, stable, level (±1° or Direct sunlight. Heating and cooling less slant at any point around the sources, extreme temperature or machine).
WARNING! Obstructing the ventilation grilles could present a fire hazard. ACHTUNG! Abdeckung der Ventilator-Schlitze kann ein Feuer auslösen. Power Requirements WARNING! Connect the power plug to an outlet with the same rated voltage as the printer (120 or 240 V), and fused for at least 15 amperes (4 amperes for 240 V).
Equipment Grounding Your printer requires a properly grounded AC outlet. ENERGY STAR Compliance The PagePro 9100 basic configuration is compliant with US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR regulations. After a user-configurable period of inactivity, the printer changes to a low-power state (the engine remains on, but the fuser turns off).
„ For increased collation performance „ For increased spooling performance Toner Type: Chemical-type Packaging: User-replaceable toner cartridges Toner cartridges are available from your local vendor or from www.q-shop.com. See the Service & Support Guide or www.minolta-qms.com for information. Engine and Controller Specifications...
Warm-up time Typical: 70 seconds from power on, assuming normal temperature and humidity. Input sources Standard: 200-sheet multipurpose tray 500-sheet standard standard upper tray Optional: Up to three 500-sheet optional trays may be added Output 500-sheet output tray on top of printer 50-sheet optional 4-bin mailbox Media sizes and See “Using Media”...
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Type 1 / Type 3 Support—Support for Type 1 and Type 3 host-resident downloadable PostScript fonts TrueType—Support for Type 42 (PostScript format) host-resident downloadable TrueType fonts, support for TrueType fonts in PCL Optional Kanji Hard disk—MINOLTA-QMS Kanji Internal IDE Hard Disk fonts Drive with two Morisawa fonts Standard CrownNet Ethernet—10BaseT/100BaseTX interfaces Parallel—Centronics/IEEE 1284 bidirectional...
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PC-100 Compliant SDRAM DIMMs, up to a maximum of 512 MB. For information about DIMMs recommended for your printer, see the PagePro 9100 Answer Base through the Internet at www.minolta-qms.com/support/, or contact Support. See the Service & Support Guide for more information.
Electrical Voltage and Power US: 120 volts ±10% at 60 Hz ±2 Hz Voltage and Japan: 100 volts ±10% at 50/60 Hz ±2 Hz frequency International: 220-240 volts +6/-10% at 50 Hz ±2 Hz Phase Single Power Mode Average Maximum consumption Operation 450 watts...
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Environmental Noise level Printing: Less than 55 dB (A) Standby: Less than 41 dB (A) Relative Operating: 20-80% RH (without condensation) humidity Transportation/Storage: 10–90% RH (without condensation) Temperature Operating: 50-90.5° F (10-32.5° C) range Transportation/Storage: 32-95° F (0-35° C) Altitude Operating: 0-8202 ft (0-2500 m) Inclination Operating: ±1°...
Physical Main Body Duplexer Optional 4-bin Mailbox Media Tray (per Tray—up to Three Total Available) Dimen- W: 17.28 in., W: 3.94 in., W: 20.16 in., W: 18.31 in., sions 439 mm 100 mm 512 mm 465 mm H: 17.52 in., H: 11.02 in., H: 5.28 in., H: 11.22 in.,...
Average Life Expectancy Comment (in Simplex Pages) Fuser 300,000 intermittent printing The fuser must be replaced (for example, one-page by a MINOLTA-QMS- jobs) authorized service provider. Refer to the Service & 500,000 continuous printing Support Guide or (average four-page jobs) www.minolta-qms.com for...
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Use of consumables not manufactured by MINOLTA-QMS or use of nonsupported print media may cause damage to your printer and will void your warranty. If MINOLTA-QMS printer failure or damage is found to be directly attributable to the use of non-MINOLTA-QMS consumables and/or accessories, MINOLTA-QMS will not repair the printer free of charge.
Internet Printing Protocol—Internet Printing Protocol allows you to print remotely to any IPP-enabled printer through both intranets and the Internet. All printers, including the PagePro 9100, that are shared on a Windows 2000 (and higher)-based server are automatically made accessible by using the Internet Printer Protocol (IPP). This technology allows for electronic distribution of documents via the Internet, and communication between the user and the printer.
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Internet Pull Printing—Internet Pull Printing is a way to download files the printer can interpret already (such as PS, PCL, HPGL) and send them to the printer without having to download them to a computer first. 5 " Internet Pull Printing does not provide an HTML emulation that prints web pages.
Document Option Commands This lists the supported Document Option Commands (DOCs) for your PagePro 9100. The commands are grouped by feature type. Each command is preceded by either a DOC statement (%%) or an IncludeFeature statement (%%IncludeFeature). See the Crown Document Option Commands manual for information on all other commands.
Retain temporary %%IncludeFeature: retaintemporary Select default font %%IncludeFeature: font Select default font ID %%IncludeFeature: fontid Reset %%IncludeFeature: reset Select symbol set %%IncludeFeature: symbolset Set carriage return to CR+LF %%IncludeFeature: criscrlf Set linefeed to CR+LF %%IncludeFeature: lfiscrlfl Set number of lines per inch %%IncludeFeature: linesperinch| Set point size %%IncludeFeature: pointsize...
Menus Configuration Chart Conventions The following conventions are used in the menu charts: „ Some menu choices are marked as optional, indicating that the selection appears in the menu only when the option is installed. „ These charts show only the top-level menus. See the CrownBooks in PDF on the Software Utilities CD-ROM for detailed information on menu options.
Administration/Communications/Optional NIC/ CrownNet Menu Common Menu A dm inistration C om m unications O ptional N IC * E m ulation M ode P S P rotocol C row nN et M in K S pool D ef Job P rio C om m on E therTalk LA N M anager...
EtherTalk Menu Adm inistration C om m unications O ptional N IC * C row nN et Common E therTalk LA N M anager N etW are T C P /IP C onnection P rotocol N etw ork Ident Z one N am e Z one P art 1 LaserW riter Conventional...
LAN Manager Menu Adm inistration C om m unications O ptional N IC * C row nN et C om m on E therT alk LA N M anager N etW are TC P /IP D efault P rotocol P rinter N am e Y es Enabled N am e...
NetWare Menu A dm inistration C om m unications O ptional N IC * C row nN et C om m on E therTalk LA N M anager N etW are TC P /IP F ram e Types R /N Printer #1- 8 P rinter N am e C onfig P S erver P rotocol...
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TCP/IP Menu Administration Communications O ptional N IC * CrownNet Common EtherTalk LA N M a n ag er NetWare TCP/IP** Enabled Enabled Accnting/ WINS Protocol Disabled Disabled Revchan Internet Sec WINS Address Pri WINS Accnting Protocol Addr** Addr** Scope ID Timeout Subnet SNMP...
Read your printer warranty carefully. Information about your warranty is posted on the web site at http://www.qms.com/service/warranty/index.html. If MINOLTA-QMS printer failure or damage is found to be directly attributable to the use of non-MINOLTA-QMS approved consumables, print media, and/or accessories, MINOLTA-QMS will not repair the printer free of charge. In this case, standard time and material charges will be applied to service your printer for that particular failure or damage.
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Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Refer to the Service & Support Guide for the Support telephone number where you can obtain an RMA number. If the RMA number is not prominently visible on the outside carton of items returned, MINOLTA-QMS will not accept receipt. Warranty Considerations...
Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity Europe 220 Volt MINOLTA-QMS Europe B.V. (supplier’s name) Edisonbaan 14-E, 3430 BL Nieuwegein, The Netherlands (address) declare under our sole responsibility that the product PagePro 9100 (base product family name) PagePro 9100 (model number located on dataplate)
Latin America 110 Volt MINOLTA-QMS, Inc. (supplier’s name) One Magnum Pass, Mobile, Alabama, USA, 36618 (address) declare under our sole responsibility that the product PagePro 9100 (base product family name) PagePro 9100 (model number located on dataplate) 4128 (print engine model/type number)
Latin America 220 Volt MINOLTA-QMS, Inc. (supplier’s name) One Magnum Pass, Mobile, Alabama, USA, 36618 (address) declare under our sole responsibility that the product PagePro 9100 (base product family name) PagePro 9100 (model number located on dataplate) 4128 (print engine model/type number)
Index Internal IDE hard disk drive 96 Kanji font internal IDE hard disk 96 Acc disabled message 86 LN03 Plus 96 Acc enabled message 86 LocalTalk 96 Acc file x% full message 86 Other software 96 Acc files got removed message 86 PlanetPress 96 Accessories QFORM 96...
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BuzzBox 96, 102 See Document Options Commands Kit 103 Document Option Commands Header/trailer page 160 HP PCL 5e emulation commands 160 HP-GL emulation commands 160 Cable Job and subjob boundary Removing 137 commands 162 Cancel all jobs message 87 Lineprinter emulation commands 161 Cancel job message 87 LN03 commands 162 Cancelling job...
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Lower input feeder Network interface Removing 137 Installation 118 Using 119 Network mode 30 Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity 120 volt 175, 176 OHP film also known as transparency Europe 174 film 26, 34 Margins 28 On switch 80 Media OPC belt cartridge 6 Automatic jam recovery 60 Operator Control menu 165 Clearing media jams 62, 67, 73...
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Guaranteed 28 SCSI interface kit Nonguaranteed 28 Installation procedure 119 Printer Service Handling 48 Messages 85, 86 Relocating 135 Service messages 85 Repacking 136 Shipping, printer 136 Replacement packaging 136, 139 Replacement packaging 136, 139 RMA number 136, 140, 173 See also Specifications Speed 149 Single user mode 30...
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Nothing is printed 74 Status message Acc disabled 86 Printer resets 78 Acc enabled 86 Printer takes too much time 79 Acc file x% full 86 Status, service, and Acc files got removed 86 error messages 85 Cancel all jobs 87 Cancel job 87 Created files 87 UNIX 112...