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  • Page 1 7300 ® User’s Guide 1800698-001A...

  • Page 2: Thank You

    Thank You Thank you for purchasing a magicolor 7300. You have made an excellent choice. Your magicolor 7300 is specially designed for optimal performance in Windows, Macintosh, and other environments. Trademarks The following are registered trademarks of MINOLTA-QMS, Inc.: QMS, the MINOLTA-QMS logo, and magicolor.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Software Installation ................. 1 Software Utilities CD-ROM 2 Drivers and PPDs 2 Utilities 3 Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Windows Environments—Auto-loading Installation 4 Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Windows Environments—Manual Instal- lation 5 Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Macintosh Environments 5 Some Notes to Consider 5 Macintosh OS 9—PPDs and Utilities Installation 6 NetWare and NDPS 7...
  • Page 4 Plain or Recycled Paper, Letterhead, Memo Media 17 Envelopes 18 Labels 19 Postcards 20 Thick Stock (Also Known as Cardstock) 21 Transparencies 22 Loading Media 23 Tray 1 (Universal Media Tray) 24 Trays 2–4 28 Manual Feed Tray 31 Custom-size Media 33 Duplexing 33 Manual Duplexing 34 Autoduplexing 34...
  • Page 5 Using the Print Setting Tabs 64 Using Macintosh PPDs 65 Displaying the Printer Options 65 Working with Color ................. 67 About Color Printing 68 Printer Resolutions 68 Selecting a Resolution 68 Automatic Image Density Control (AIDC) 69 Color Matching 69 Quick Color Configuration 70 Color Options 70 Halftone Screens 70...
  • Page 6 Replacing Media Pickup and Separator Rollers 109 Kit Contents 109 Media Pickup Roller for Trays 1 109 Media Pickup Roller for Trays 2 112 Ordering Consumables 117 Maintaining the Printer ..............119 Introduction 120 Internal Cleaning 122 External Cleaning 123 Installing Accessories ..............
  • Page 7 Solving Problems 187 Jams and Misfeeds 187 Other Problems 190 Solving Problems—Printing Quality 195 Control Panel Messages 202 Standard Status Messages 202 Warning Status Messages 203 Service Call Messages 208 Default PostScript Error Report 208 Additional Assistance 209 Technical Specifications .............. 211 Requirements 212 General 212 Controller 213...
  • Page 8 Contents...

  • Page 9: Software Installation

    Software Installation...

  • Page 10: Software Installation

    Put the CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM drive, and click on the MINOLTA-QMS AutoInstaller. Drivers and PPDs Manual installation instructions and additional information are included in the magicolor 7300 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM in case you need them. Drivers Use/Benefit...

  • Page 11: Utilities

    This Windows utility provides an efficient Readme on the Monitor+ for method for transporting print jobs Software Utilities Windows directly to a MINOLTA-QMS printer via CD-ROM the TCP/IP protocol. MINOLTA-QMS This utility provides the ability to Readme on the Download...

  • Page 12: Installing Printer Drivers And Utilities, Windows Environments-Auto-Loading Installation

    CD-ROM; PageScope allowing centralized management of Net Care Guide in the network printers. Refer to the magicolor 7300 PageScope Net Care chapter in the Reference Guide on Reference Guide or PageScope Net the Documentation Care Administrator’s Manual, both in...

  • Page 13: Installing Printer Drivers And Utilities, Windows Environments-Manual Installation

    Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Windows Environments—Manual Installation Manual installation instructions are included in the magicolor 7300 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. Refer to Section 2, “Installing Printer Software, Drivers, and PPDs” for complete instructions. Arabic and Hebrew versions of the drivers and utilities must be installed manually.

  • Page 14: Macintosh Os 9-Ppds And Utilities Installation

    7300. This PPD works with the Macintosh Operating System’s PostScript printer driver (LaserWriter) to provide support for the features on the magicolor 7300, such as print resolution and media sizes, and optional features such as duplexing. Macintosh OS 9—PPDs and Utilities Installation OS 9 Step 1.

  • Page 15: Netware And Ndps

    7300 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. Section 2 of the Reference Guide, “Installing Printer Software, Drivers, & PPDs,” includes basic information about these interfaces as well as instruction for installation. For information about connecting using earlier versions of NetWare, check the “24-Hour Online Help” at www.minolta-qms.com. NetWare and NDPS...

  • Page 16: Linux

    Linux For Linux PPD and PDQ installation, refer to the magicolor 7300 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. Section 2 of the Reference Guide, “Installing Printer Software, Drivers, & PPDs,” includes basic information about PDQ, XPDQ, CUPS, and XPP connections and instructions for installing them.

  • Page 17: Using Media

    Using Media...

  • Page 18: Introduction

    24 Trays 2–4 page 28 Manual feed tray page 31 Custom-size media page 33 Duplexing page 33 Other Information How do I store media? page 37 Where can I order MINOLTA-QMS-approved media or get more page 37 information? Introduction...

  • Page 19: Media Specifications

    Media Specifications Media Size Inches Milli- Feed Tray* Auto- Driver Weight meters Direction duplex Mode **** 11.7 x 16.5 297 x 420 1–4 Plain Paper 64– (includes 90 g/m recycled 8.2 x 11.7 210 x 297 1–4 paper and letterhead and memo 5.9 x 8.3 148 x 210...
  • Page 20 Media Size Inches Milli- Feed Tray* Auto- Driver Weight meters Direction duplex Mode **** Label (A4) 8.2 x 11.7 210 x 297 1, M Label Use only approved Label (Letter) 8.5 x 11.0 216 x 279 media Label (other) Varies Transparency (A4) 8.2 x 11.7 210 x 297...

  • Page 21: Media Specifications

    What amount of media can I use? Attention Do not allow media to go above the fill limit mark inside the tray or the media may not be fed correctly. What Is the guaranteed imageable (printable) area? Each media size has a specific imageable area, the maximum area on which the printer can print clearly and without distortion.

  • Page 22: How Do I Set Page Margins

    How do I set page margins? Margins are set through your application. Some applications allow you to set custom page sizes and margins while others have only standard page sizes and margins from which to choose. If you choose a standard format, you may lose part of your image (due to imageable area constraints).

  • Page 23: Media Types

    Use only MINOLTA-QMS-approved media. Using unsupported media such as inkjet paper will result in damaging the printer and in voiding your warranty. Check www.minolta-qms.com (click on “24-Hour Online Help”) for currently approved media. To order approved transparency media, go to www.q-shop.com.

  • Page 24: How Do I Select The Media Type

    Wet (or damp) Keep media between 35% and 85% relative humidity. Toner does not adhere well to moist or wet paper. Layered Adhesive-coated Folded, creased, curled, embossed, warped or wrinkled Perforated, three-hole-punched or torn Too slick, too coarse or excessively textured Of different textures (roughness) on the front and back Too thin or too thick Stuck together with static electricity...

  • Page 25: Plain Or Recycled Paper, Letterhead, Memo Media

    1 sheet at a time Feed Tray* Orientation Trays 1–4 Face up Manual Face down Feed Tray Type Check www.minolta-qms.com (click on “24-Hour Online Help”) for currently approved media. Driver Plain paper Mode Weight 17–24 lb bond (64–90 g/m²) Auto- Trays 1–4...

  • Page 26: Envelopes

    1 envelope at a time Feed Tray Orientation Tray 1 Face up Manual Face down Feed Tray Type Check www.minolta-qms.com (click on “24-Hour Online Help”) for currently approved media. Driver Envelope Mode Duplexing Not supported Use envelopes that are Common office envelopes approved for laser printing...

  • Page 27: Labels

    One sheet at a time Feed Tray Orientation Trays 1–4 Face up Manual Face down Feed Tray Type Check www.minolta-qms.com (click on “24-Hour Online Help”) for currently approved media. Driver Labels Mode Duplexing Not supported Use label sheets that are...

  • Page 28: Postcards

    One sheet at a time Feed Tray Orientation Tray 1 Face up Manual Face down Feed Tray Type Check www.minolta-qms.com (click on “24-Hour Online Help”) for currently approved media. Driver Postcard side1 Mode Postcard side2 Weight 17–43 lb (64–163 g/m²) Duplexing Autoduplexing not supported.

  • Page 29: Thick Stock (Also Known As Cardstock)

    1 sheet at a time Feed Tray* Orientation Tray 1 Face up Manual Face down Feed Tray* Type Check www.minolta-qms.com (click on “24-Hour Online Help”) for currently approved media. Driver Thick stock Mode Weight 25–42 lb bond (91–210 g/m²) Duplexing...

  • Page 30: Transparencies

    Transparencies Attention Using unsupported transparency media may damage the printer and void your warranty. Check www.minolta-qms.com for currently approved media. To order approved transparency media, go to www.q-shop.com. Capacity Tray 1 Up to 50 transparencies, depending on their thickness Trays 2–4...

  • Page 31: Loading Media

    Loading Media Tray 1: Universal media tray Trays 2–4: Standard Manual feed tray media trays How do I prepare media? Do not unwrap paper on top of the printer, as this might cause paper particles to fall into the printer. If you are using paper, remove the top and bottom sheets of a ream of paper.

  • Page 32: Tray 1 (Universal Media Tray)

    Tray 1 (Universal Media Tray) All supported media sizes and types except media over 18 inch (457.2 mm) long can be printed from Tray 1. For information about media orientation, refer to “Media Specifications” on page 11. Plain and Recycled Paper, Letterhead, and Memo Media Slide out Tray 1.
  • Page 33 Align the edges of up to 250 sheets of paper, and then load it face up. If the media is curled, flatten it before loading it. Often, an arrow on the media package label indicates the face-up (print) side of the media. If you’re loading letterhead, load the letterhead or logo side oriented toward the back side of...
  • Page 34 In Tray 1, load up to 50 envelopes face up (flap side down), short edge first. Adjust the media guides. Make sure the guides are snug enough to keep the envelopes straight, but not so tight that they buckle the envelopes. In the printer driver, select Envelope and the appropriate size.

  • Page 35: Thick Stock

    Load up to 50 postcards face up with the short edge first. Adjust the media guides. In the printer driver, select Postcard side1 and the appropriate size. Print the postcards. You cannot autoduplex postcards. If you want to manually duplex, load the postcards blank side down in Manual feed tray.

  • Page 36: Trays 2-4

    Load up to 50 transparencies face up, long edge first. Adjust the media guides to the width of the transparency. In the printer driver, select OHP (Transparency) and the appropriate size. Print the job. Remove transparencies as soon as possible from the output tray to avoid static buildup.
  • Page 37 Slide out the tray. When loading additional media, remove any media remaining in the tray, place it on top of the new media of the same size and type, and then align the media in the stack carefully before loading it into the tray. Press down on the media-lifting plate until it locks.
  • Page 38 Squeeze the front media guide to slide it to fit the media size to be loaded. Fan a stack of approximately 500 sheets of media. If the media is curled, flatten it before loading it. Align the edges of the media, and then load it face up.

  • Page 39: Manual Feed Tray

    Manual Feed Tray Attention The manual feed tray is part of the duplex unit. You must have the duplex unit installed, whether or not you are duplexing your page. All supported media sizes and types up to 35.4 inch (900 mm) long can be printed from the manual feed tray.
  • Page 40 Envelopes Postcards Loading Media...

  • Page 41: Custom-Size Media

    Otherwise, your print job may be cut short or misaligned on the page. To make custom page sizes work correctly, you need to change the printer’s settings in the MINOLTA-QMS printer driver. Default page sizes are set in inches on 110V printers and in millimeters on 220V printers.

  • Page 42: Manual Duplexing

    Manual Duplexing Media jams may occur if the printed sheet(s) are not reinserted entirely flat. If you do not have a duplex option installed, the Booklet setting should always be turned off. Manual Duplexing Postcard from the Manual Feed Tray In the printer driver, select Postcard side 1 to print the front side of the postcard.
  • Page 43 Autoduplexing from Trays 1–4 To autoduplex, the duplexer must be physically installed on the printer and identified as an installed option in the printer driver. Otherwise, the print job will print as simplex even if you select duplex. In autoduplexing, the back side is printed first and the front side is printed last.

  • Page 44: Output Tray

    Output Tray All media is output to the output tray on top of the printer. An OUTPUT FULL/ REMOVE MEDIA message appears in the message window when the face-down output tray has reached its capacity. Depending on the media type and the conditions of the operating environment, media may fall out of the output tray.

  • Page 45: Media Storage

    Additional Assistance Where can I order MINOLTA-QMS-approved media or get more information? Check Check www.minolta-qms.com (click on “24-Hour Online Help”) for currently approved media. for currently approved media. To order approved transparency media, go to www.q-shop.com or your local retailer.

  • Page 47: Working With The Printer

    Working with the Printer...

  • Page 48: About The Control Panel

    About the Control Panel The control panel, located on the top of the printer, allows you to direct the printer’s operation. In addition, it displays the current status of the printer, including any condition that needs your attention. Five indicators (LEDs) provide printer status information. A message window displays status and configuration information.
  • Page 49 Number LED Indicator Off The printer is not Flashing: Indicates that receiving data. the printer is receiving data or is printing. Lit: Indicates that print data remains in the printer, for example, after printing was stopped due to an error. (Accompanied by a status message in the message window.)

  • Page 50: Control Panel Keys

    Control Panel Keys Number Key Function 6 (see also Press this key when the printer is in stand-by 5 above) mode, light sleep mode or deep sleep mode to start warming up the printer and return it to normal mode. If the printer was in deep sleep mode, the printer also wakes up the control panel.
  • Page 51 Number Key Function Press this key to move up in the menu structure. If within a selectable menu choice that can be changed character by character, press this key to scroll upward through the available characters. While typing in characters (IP address) to specify settings, hold down this key to quickly scan through the characters in increments of a specified number of characters.

  • Page 52: Canceling Print Jobs

    The printer can also be configured through PageScope, PageScope Light, and SNMP. Complete information on the printer’s configuration menu is included in the magicolor 7300 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. When the printer is ready to accept print jobs, the control panel message window shows:...
  • Page 53 READY MAGICOLOR 7300 MAIN MENU MAIN MENU MAIN MENU MAIN MENU MAIN MENU MAIN MENU PRINT MENU PAPER QUALITY INTERFACE SYS DEFAULT SERVICE PRINT MENU PRINT MENU PRINT MENU PRINT MENU PRINT MENU PRINT MENU PRINT MENU PRINT MENU DIRECTORY LIST 2...

  • Page 54: Main Menu

    Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish. If you want to change the message window language, use the following control panel sequence: Press Key (Until) Display Reads READY MAGICOLOR 7300 (and Ready indicator is on) MAIN MENU PRINT MENU MAIN MENU SYS DEFAULT SYS DEFAULT...

  • Page 55: Print Menu

    Print Menu The Print menu allows you to print information about the printer. For example, if you select Menu Map and then select Menu Select, the printer prints an overview of the entire menu structure. If you select Font List and then Menu Select, the printer prints a list of installed fonts with a sample of each.

  • Page 56: Paper Menu

    Paper Menu The Paper menu allows you to control the media source for your print job. PAPER INPUT TRAY DUPLEX COPIES COLLATE SHORT LONG EDGE 1–999 EDGE DEFAULT TRAY TRAY1 TRAY CHAIN CONTROL DEFAULT CHAIN MEDIA CONTROL PLAIN PAPER TRANSPARENCY THICK STOCK LABEL ENVELOPE...

  • Page 57: Quality Menu

    Quality Menu The Quality menu gives you access to items affecting print quality. QUALITY AIDC TRAY ALIGNMENT ENABLE DISABLE TOP ADJ NORMAL TOP ADJ THICK LEFT ADJUST LEFT ADJ DUPLEX TRAY1 TRAY1 TRAY1 TRAY1 TRAY2 MANUAL FEED TRAY2 TRAY2 TRAY3 TRAY3 TRAY3 TRAY4...

  • Page 58: Interface Menu

    Interface Menu The Interface Menu allows you to configure the printer’s interfaces. The printer automatically reboots after you make a change in one of these menus. Each of the Interface submenus is shown below. (The printer reboots only if a change is made in the Ethernet menu. In order to apply the new DHCP/BOOTP setting, the printer must be turned off, then on again to be rebooted.) INTERFACE...

  • Page 59: Sys Default Menu

    Sys Default Menu The Sys Default menu allows you to control the way in which the printer responds to various situations. For example, Start Page allows you to decide whether the printer automatically prints a start page when you turn it on. SYS DEFAULT LAN- ENERGY...
  • Page 60 Energy When How Long Comments Saver Does It Take to Mode to “Wake Up”? Deep At a 99.9 seconds Printer disabled Sleep pre- However, the interfaces remain defined active, even during deep sleep. hour* The automatically awakens when print data is received. Control panel disabled, except control panel Energy Saver LED lit and Energy Saver button active...
  • Page 61 Buzzer Control Submenu The buzzer control alerts you to activity on your printer’s control panel: The error beep setting makes audible beeps when an error message is displayed on the control panel The key click setting makes audible clicks when each key is pressed on the control panel SYS DEFAULT BUZZER CONTROL...
  • Page 62 Clock Submenu The Clock submenu allows you to set the date and time. SYS DEFAULT CLOCK DATE(YYYY.MM.DD)* TIME (YEAR) (MONTH) (DAY) (HOUR) (MINUTE) 2000:01.01 2000:01.01 2000:01.01 00:00 00:00 2001:01.01 2000:02.01 2000:01.02 01:00 00:01 2002:01.01 2000:03.01 2000:01.03 02:00 00:02 2099:01.01 2000:12.01 2000:01.31 23:00 00:59...

  • Page 63: Service Menu

    The Service Menu allows a service technician to handle maintenance and service procedures. A special password is required to use the Service menu. More Information For more information about menus, refer to the magicolor 7300 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. Printer Menu Overview...

  • Page 65: Working With The Printer Driver

    Working with the Printer Driver...

  • Page 66: About Printer Drivers

    The General and Details tabs are set automatically by your PC’s operating system. When you load the driver for the magicolor 7300, the settings for its specific features are displayed on additional tabs in the same series. This manual tells how to access those tabs and what each tab controls.

  • Page 67: Using Postscript Drivers In Windows Xp/2000

    Through the printer driver dialog box. This changes printer settings for all subsequent print jobs until you change the settings again through the printer driver. Choose Start/Settings/Printers, select the magicolor 7300 icon, and then choose Properties from the File menu. On the General tab, click the Printing Preferences button.

  • Page 68: Features Tab

    Set advanced graphic controls, such as toner saving mode, smoothing, mirror image, and rotation Set color controls and advanced color options and access the MINOLTA-QMS Download Manager Set PostScript features, such as job timeout Using PostScript Drivers in Windows XP/2000...

  • Page 69: Using Postscript Drivers In Windows Me/98

    Displaying the Tabs From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display the Printers directory. Select the MINOLTA-QMS magicolor 7300 printer icon. To display the printer driver settings, from the File menu choose Properties, then choose the Details tab.

  • Page 70: Layout Tab

    Through the printer driver dialog box. This changes printer settings for all subsequent print jobs until you change the settings again through the printer driver. Choose Start/Settings/Printers, select the magicolor 7300 icon and then choose the Properties menu. The tabs that appear in the new dialog box are described here.

  • Page 71: Overlay Tab

    Selecting installed options makes the related features available in the printer driver. Set accounting information About Tab This tab allows you to: Restore printer driver default settings Contact the MINOLTA-QMS web page Contact www.q-shop.com to order consumables Using PostScript Drivers in Windows Me/98...

  • Page 72: Using Postscript Drivers In Windows Nt

    Through the printer driver dialog box. This changes printer settings for all subsequent print jobs until you change the settings again through the printer driver. Choose Start/Settings/Printers, select the magicolor 7300 icon and then choose the Document Defaults menu. The tabs in the new Document Default dialog box are described here.

  • Page 73: Using Macintosh Ppds

    Using Macintosh PPDs Displaying the Printer Options When you are ready to print, open the print dialog box by choosing the Print option within the application you are using. In the Printer drop-down list, select the magicolor 7300. Using Macintosh PPDs...
  • Page 74 MINOLTA-QMS PPDs also allow you to configure: Paper sources Duplexing options Watermarks and overlays Color matching Color options Print quality For detailed information about Macintosh PPDs, see the magicolor 7300 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. Using Macintosh PPDs...

  • Page 75: Working With Color

    Working with Color...

  • Page 76: About Color Printing

    Color printing is based on the principles of subtractive colors, using pigment to absorb light and reflect the appropriate colors back to the viewer’s eye. The magicolor 7300 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM includes a chapter on color basics, if you want to learn more about the theory behind color printing.

  • Page 77: Automatic Image Density Control (Aidc)

    Automatic Image Density Control (AIDC) The printer’s color calibration procedure, known as the Automatic Image Density Control (AIDC) cycle, is performed automatically based on the number of pages printed, environmental changes, and consumable changes. During an AIDC cycle, the printer performs an internal check of its color output and automatically readjusts itself to optimum settings that account for the age of toner cartridges and changes to the printer’s environment, such as increases or decreases in humidity or temperature.

  • Page 78: Quick Color Configuration

    Several source and simulation profiles are included with your printer or you can download additional profiles. Instructions for downloading profiles are included in the magicolor 7300 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. Color Matching...

  • Page 79: Profiles For Host-Based Color Management

    These profiles are used to convert information about one CMYK device into data for another CMYK device. That is, you can use them to make your magicolor 7300 printer create colors like those produced on a different printer or a printing press. Custom profiles are added through the Printer Profile Management dialog box.

  • Page 80: Gray Treatment

    Troubleshooting Color Problems The magicolor 7300 color matching system is optimized for the sRGB Standard, which is the standard used with many common applications such as Microsoft Office. In most cases, you do not need to make any adjustments to the default color settings to achieve the best results.
  • Page 81 Check the application documentation for advice on color management. Check the color notes on the MINOLTA-QMS web site at www.minolta-qms.com for information on color issues with popular publishing software. Troubleshooting Color Problems...

  • Page 83: Working With The Status Monitor

    Working with the Status Monitor...

  • Page 84: Working With The Status Monitor

    Use one of the following steps to open the Status Monitor. Windows XP—Choose Start, All Programs, then MINOLTA-QMS magicolor 7300 Utilities, and then MINOLTA-QMS magicolor 7300 Status. Windows Me/2000/98/95/NT 4.0—From the Start menu, choose Programs, then MINOLTA-QMS magicolor 7300 Utilities, and then MINOLTA-QMS magicolor 7300 Status.

  • Page 85: Recognizing Status Monitor Alerts

    How to recover—Provides you with explanations of what you need to do in order to correct problems and recover from error conditions. Warning status—Displays text messages that warn you of such conditions as low toner. Printer status figure—Shows a graphic representation of the printer and indicates where there is a problem.

  • Page 86: Closing The Status Monitor

    Closing the Status Monitor When you have completed the actions necessary to correct the printer problem, the icon turns green again. Select Close from the Status or Consumable menu. The Status Monitor window closes, but the Status Monitor continues to operate in the background.

  • Page 87: Replacing Consumables

    Replacing Consumables...

  • Page 88: Introduction

    Failure to follow instructions as outlined in this manual could void your warranty. Use of consumables or media not approved by MINOLTA-QMS may damage your printer and void your warranty. In this case, standard time and material charges will be applied to service your printer for that particular failure or damage.

  • Page 89: Consumable Life Expectancies

    Attention Although the printer was designed for occasional printing on a wide range of media types, it is not intended for printing exclusively on a single media type, except plain paper. Continuous printing on media other than plain paper (such as envelopes, labels, thick stock, or transparencies) may adversely affect print quality or reduce engine life.
  • Page 90 The following messages in the control panel’s message window indicate that a consumable needs to be replaced. Item: Message This item needs replacing by the user after typical usage of these pages... Intermittent Average Continuous (1 page per job) (3 pages per job) Toner Cartridge(s): 5% Coverage: 5% Coverage:...
  • Page 91 Item: Message This item needs replacing by the user after typical usage of these pages... Intermittent Average Continuous (1 page per job) (3 pages per job) Fuser Unit: 120,000+ FUSER LOW Item: Message This item needs replacing by the user after typical usage of these pages...

  • Page 92: Replacing A Toner Cartridge

    Replacing a Toner Cartridge Toner Cartridge Life Attention Do not remove a toner cartridge until TONER EMPTY displays in the control panel message window or you are replacing the print unit; otherwise, the amount of toner may not be detected correctly. When a toner cartridge runs low, TONER LOW KCMY (KCMY =color) appears in the message window, indicating that there is approximately 5% toner remaining.

  • Page 93: Replacing A Toner Cartridge

    If toner gets in your eyes, immediately flush them with water, and then seek medical attention. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information can be found at www.minolta-qms.com (click on “24-Hour Online Help”). The toner is nontoxic. If you get toner on your hands, wash them in cool water or a neutral detergent.
  • Page 94 Removing an Empty Toner Cartridge Turn the knob of the empty toner cartridge counterclockwise. The unlock icon should be visible in the notch of the knob. Press down on the lever at the top of the toner cartridge , and then grab the lever and knob with your right hand.
  • Page 95 If toner gets in your eyes, immediately flush them with water, and then seek medical attention. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information can be found at www.minolta-qms.com (click on “24-Hour Online Help”). Remove the new toner cartridge from its packaging.
  • Page 96 Attention Do not shake the toner cartridge vertically. Be careful not to hold the toner cartridge by its shutter. Do not touch the toner roller surface. This could lower image quality. Next, to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge, gently shake the toner cartridge horizontally a few more times.

  • Page 97: Refilled Toner Cartridges

    While pushing in the knob on the toner cartridge, turn the knob clockwise. Check that the lock mark can be seen in the window of the knob. If the knob is not positioned correctly, the front door cannot be closed. Slowly close the front door.

  • Page 98: Replacing The Waste Toner Box

    WARNING! If toner gets in your eyes, immediately flush them with water, and then seek medical attention. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information can be found at www.minolta-qms.com (click on “24-Hour Online Help”). Remove the new waste toner box cover from their packaging.
  • Page 99 Open the printer’s front door. Grab the handle of the cover above), and then attach it to the top of the used waste toner box. Holding the handle of the cover, tilt the used waste toner box toward you to remove both the box and the cover.
  • Page 100 WARNING! Do not throw it into a fire. Toner expelled from the fire may cause burns. Attention Contact toner_recycle@minolta-qms.com for recycling or disposal information. Place the new waste toner box on the front door with the arrow mark on the waste toner box aligned with the arrow mark on the inside of the front door.

  • Page 101: Replacing A Print Unit Assembly

    Replacing a Print Unit Assembly The print unit assembly consists of the print unit and its corresponding color toner cartridge. You do not need to reset the consumables usage monitoring system when you replace a print unit assembly. Print Unit Life Characters and images are created in your laser printer through a photosensitive process that applies toner to the Optical Photo Conductor (OPC) (which functions like photographic film).

  • Page 102: Installing A Print Unit

    By printing the Statistics page or by using PageScope Light, the percentage of life remaining on the toner cartridges and the current print units can be checked. However, if the life of the print unit reaches 0% but the toner in the attached toner cartridge has not yet reached 0%, the message “PRINT UNIT END/ REPLACE KMCY”...
  • Page 103 Check the indicator in the window. If the indicator is red, a paper misfeed occurred within the printer or the printer has been turned off while receiving data, printing, or performing its automatic adjustment. Remove the misfed paper, close the front door, and then turn on the printer.
  • Page 104 Prepare the new print unit. Remove the new print unit, which is wrapped in an aluminum pack, and the print unit disposal bag from the box. Check that “Operating Procedure” appears on the front of the aluminum pack. Attention Do not throw away the box or the packing material.
  • Page 105 Insert your right hand into the print unit disposal bag. Use your right hand to grab the knob on the print unit, and then slowly pull the print unit out as far as possible. Lift up the print unit about 0.08 inch (2 mm).
  • Page 106 WARNING! If toner gets in your eyes, immediately flush them with water, and then seek medical attention. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information can be found at www.minolta-qms.com (click on “24-Hour Online Help”). Fold over the opening of the print unit disposal bag while making sure that toner does not spill.
  • Page 107 Attention Do not turn the print unit over to the left or right, otherwise the toner will be unevenly distributed within the print unit. Lightly shake the print unit five or six times to the left and right. Turn the print unit away from you and turn it over.
  • Page 108 Attention Since the print unit is very sensitive to light, do not remove it from its protective bag until immediately before installation. Be sure to protect it from light and install it in the printer as soon as possible. Be careful not to touch or damage the green surface of the OPC. If you need to set the print unit on a flat surface, make sure it is not resting on the OPC.
  • Page 109 Insert the print unit in the direction indicated by the arrow about 4 inch (10 cm) into the compartment. Let go of the print unit handle, grab the knob with your left hand, and then slowly slide the print unit as far as possible into the printer. Do not force the print unit.
  • Page 110 With your left hand, pull the handle of the lock lever toward you, and then insert the left end of the lock lever into the holder in the printer. Attention The handle of the lock lever must be pulled out before attaching the lock lever.
  • Page 111 If toner gets in your eyes, immediately flush them with water, and then seek medical attention. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information can be found at www.minolta-qms.com (click on “24-Hour Online Help”). Place the used print unit (wrapped in the print unit disposal bag) into the box for the new print unit.
  • Page 112 Install the new toner cartridge. If you are replacing just the toner cartridge, continue with “Removing an Empty Toner Cartridge” . If you are replacing the toner cartridge as a part of the entire print unit assembly, skip to “Installing a New Toner Cartridge” . Auto-Image Density Control (AIDC) The printer automatically pauses for an Auto-Image Density Control (AIDC) calibration cycle (minimum 198 seconds, maximum 241seconds) after the...

  • Page 113: Replacing The Fuser Unit

    Replacing the Fuser Unit CAUTION The fuser can become extremely hot and cause severe burns. Make sure the printer is cool before handling it (approximately 20 minutes). Attention Using the wrong voltage fuser in the printer will void the fuser’s warranty.

  • Page 114: Installing A New Fuser Unit

    Firmly grab the fuser unit with both hands, and then pull it out toward you to remove it. Attention Contact toner_recycle@minolta-qms.com for recycling or disposal information. Installing a New Fuser Unit Remove the new fuser unit from its box, and then remove the packing material and packing tape, except the shipping brackets.
  • Page 115 Lower the two fuser levers , and then pull the tag to remove the shipping brackets We strongly suggest that you save the shipping brackets in case you ever need to move or ship the printer. If the printer is not used (is Left side not turned on) for more than two weeks, lower the fuser...
  • Page 116 Close the right-side door with the tags on the shipping brack- ets protruding from the door. If the printer is to be used again, be sure to remove the shipping brackets before use. If the shipping brackets were Left side lost, lower the fuser levers to their lowest positions before closing the right-side...

  • Page 117: Replacing Media Pickup And Separator Rollers

    Replacing Media Pickup and Separator Rollers If a problem, such as a media misfeed, occurs in any tray (except the manual feed tray), and the problem cannot be cleared by removing the media or cleaning the media pickup roller, replace the media pickup roller. Be sure to also replace the media separator roller at the same time.
  • Page 118 Place the used media pickup roller in the box and plastic bag that the new roller came in. WARNING! Do not throw it into a fire. Attention Contact toner_recycle@minolta-qms.com for recycling or disposal information. Slide the collar and the new media pickup roller onto the shaft as far as possible, making...
  • Page 119 Attach the C-clip at the front of the media pickup roller. Insert the shaft into its holder, making sure that the notch in the shaft can be seen, and then attach the C-clip. You may have to hold the bushing on the shaft so that it does not fall off.

  • Page 120: Media Pickup Roller For Trays 2

    Remove the new media pickup roller from its packaging. Place the used media pickup roller in the box and plastic bag that the new roller came in. Attention Contact toner_recycle@minolta-qms.com for recycling or disposal information. Replacing Media Pickup and Separator Rollers...
  • Page 121 Slide the new media pickup roller onto the shaft as far as possible, making sure that the notch in the shaft at the front of the media pickup roller can be seen. During installation, be careful not to touch the surface of the roller.
  • Page 122 You may have to hold the bushing on the shaft so that it does not fall off. Keep the tray open to replace the media separator roller. Replacing Media Pickup and Separator Rollers...
  • Page 123 Do not throw away the box and plastic bag that the new paper separa- tor roller was packed in. They will be reused to pack the used paper separator roller. WARNING! Contact toner_recycle@minolta-qms.com for recycling availability. Do not throw away. Attach the new paper separator roller to the tray.
  • Page 124 They will be reused to pack the used paper separator roller. Attention Contact toner_recycle@minolta-qms.com for recycling availability. Do not throw away. Close the tray. Replacing Media Pickup and Separator Rollers...

  • Page 125: Ordering Consumables

    Page menu on the control panel, or use the PageScope Light printer web page. For further information about the consumables statistics page and replacement menus, refer to magicolor 7300 Reference Guide on the Docu- mentation CD-ROM. For information about ordering consumables, refer to www.minolta-qms.com or www.q-shop.com.
  • Page 127 Maintaining the Printer...

  • Page 128: Introduction

    Introduction How do I handle the printer? page 120 When does the printer need cleaning? page 122 How do I handle the printer? Attention Read all caution and warning labels carefully, making sure to follow any instructions contained in them. These labels are located on the inside of the printer’s doors and the interior of the printer body.
  • Page 129 If you get toner on your skin, wash it off with cool water and neutral detergent. WARNING! If toner gets in your eyes, immediately flush them with water, and then seek medical attention. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information can be found at www.minolta-qms.com (click on “24-Hour Online Help”). Introduction...

  • Page 130: Internal Cleaning

    When does the printer need cleaning? Internal Cleaning The printer pauses to do an automatic internal cleaning cycle, also known as the calibration cycle, at specified times. Calibration Time of Occurrence Description Cycle Calibration (Seconds) Warmup 99.9 or less At power on Adjusts maximum Time density during...

  • Page 131: External Cleaning

    We recommend that you do not clean elsewhere (except the media pickup rollers mentioned above) inside the printer, such as the media separator rollers. If necessary, refer to the Service & Support Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM for a MINOLTA-QMS-authorized service provider near you. External Cleaning...
  • Page 132 Attention Never spray cleaning solution directly on the printer’s surface; the spray could penetrate through the air vents of the printer and damage the internal circuits. Avoid using abrasive or corrosive solutions or solutions that contain solvents (such as alcohol and benzene) to clean the printer.
  • Page 133 Installing Accessories...

  • Page 134: Introduction

    Introduction Attention Use of accessories not manufactured/approved 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 compatibility and purchase information. BuzzBox...

  • Page 135: Antistatic Protection

    Attention Always turn off and unplug the printer while installing accessories. If MINOLTA-QMS printer failure or damage is found to be directly attributable to the use of non-MINOLTA-QMS 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.

  • Page 136: What's In The Kit

    What's in the Kit? The BuzzBox kit contains the following items: BuzzBox Interface box RJ-11 cable Power adapter Adhesive-backed clips Installing BuzzBox Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord. Attention Unplug the power cord from the printer, not from the outlet. If you have a cable attached to the printer’s parallel port, unplug it from the printer.

  • Page 137: Using Buzzbox

    Use the adhesive-backed clips provided to mount the BuzzBox where the printer operator can see and/or hear it. A 14-foot (4.2 m) cable is provided, but you can use up to a 500-foot cable (RJ-11 4-pin or 6-pin). Connect the interface box to an electrical outlet. A 110/220-volt adapter is provided in the US and Canada, and a universal power supply is provided outside the US and Canada.
  • Page 138 You may also need additional memory (DIMMs) for the following: To print at maximum performance To print complex graphics or complex PostScript documents For increased spooling performance for duplexing and collation Attention It’s very important to protect the printer controller board and any associated circuit boards from electrostatic damage.
  • Page 139 Use an antistatic wrist strap or touch the area of the printer frame indicated in the illustration. If you need to remove an existing DIMM, using both thumbs, pull the latches (one on each side of the DIMM connector) outward. Lift the DIMM straight out of the DIMM connector.

  • Page 140: Duplex Unit Kit

    Attach the left-side cover, making sure that the three tabs fit into the holes in the printer frame. Make sure the two controller access clips click shut. Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the printer. In compliance with UL guidelines, “The appliance inlet is considered to be the main disconnect device.”...

  • Page 141: Installing The Duplex Unit

    Installing the Duplex Unit Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord. Attention Unplug the power cord from the printer, not from the outlet. Remove the duplex unit from the shipping carton and remove any packing material from the duplex unit. We strongly suggest that you save the packing materials in case you ever need to move or ship the printer.
  • Page 142 Remove the cover on the upper right of the printer. Attention Do not touch the wire harness or connectors on the inside of the right-side door; otherwise, the electronic parts of the printer may be damaged by static electricity from your body.
  • Page 143 Align the two tabs on the duplex unit with the two holes in the printer, and attach the duplex unit. When installing the duplex unit, make sure that the cable on the right side of the unit is not pinched between the unit and the printer.
  • Page 144 Pull up the lock release lever to open the right-side door. Make sure that the wire on the duplex unit is hooked onto the printer. Close the right-side door. Connect the white connector on the duplex unit with the white connector on the printer, and connect the black connector on the duplex unit with the black...

  • Page 145: Installing The Manual Feed Tray

    Installing the Manual Feed Tray The media is fed manually one sheet at a time through the manual feed tray. Attention Install the duplex unit first, and then install the manual feed unit. Attention It’s very important to protect printer from electrostatic damage.
  • Page 146 Remove the connector cover at the right rear of the printer. We strongly suggest that you save the connector cover in case you ever need to move or ship the printer. While pressing down the release levers (one on each side) for the manual feed tray, align the manual feed tray with the guides on the printer, and then attach it...

  • Page 147: Uninstalling Duplex Unit Kit

    Uninstalling Duplex Unit Kit Uninstalling the Manual Feed Tray Attention Do not touch the connectors on the manual feed tray or the connectors in the manual feed tray installation compartment, otherwise the electronic parts of the printer may be damaged by static electricity from your body.

  • Page 148: Uninstalling The Duplex Unit

    Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power supply cord and interface cable. While pressing down the release levers (one on each side) for the manual feed tray, unhook the guides on the printer. Uninstalling the Duplex Unit Attention It’s very important to protect the printer from electrostatic damage.
  • Page 149 Remove the wire-releasing tool, which was attached to the duplex unit connector cover. Remove the duplex unit connec- tor cover. Disconnect the two connectors of the duplex unit. Pull the release lever for the duplex unit cover to open the cover.
  • Page 150 Insert the end of the wire-releas- ing tool into the position in the wire lock shown in the illustra- tion. When the wire-releasing tool is inserted, the wire is unhooked and wound up in the duplex unit with a spring-like force. Attention The wire cannot be unhooked if the right-side door of the printer is open.
  • Page 151 Lift up the duplex unit with both hands to remove it. Attention Be careful not to pinch your hands with the duplex unit cover. Uninstalling Duplex Unit Kit...

  • Page 152: Internal Ide Hard Disk Drive

    Internal IDE Hard Disk Drive WARNING! Make sure that the printer and all accessories are turned off before installing accessories involving the controller board. One optional internal IDE hard disk is supported: Required for collation. Enables permanent storage of downloaded fonts, color profiles, and overlays.
  • Page 153 Press down on the two controller access clips of the printer’s left-side cover, and then remove the cover. Use an antistatic wrist strap or touch the area of the printer frame indicated in the illustration. Attention Do not touch any electrical parts or the controller board on the inside of the printer frame;...
  • Page 154 Firmly connect the cable of the hard disk drive to connector CNHDD on the printer controller board. Slide the hard disk drive to the right so that bracket on the hard disk drive enters the slot on the printer frame. Check that the end of the bracket on the hard disk drive is secured by the slot on the printer frame...

  • Page 155: Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 And 4)

    Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4) The optional lower feeder units increase your printer's media feed capacity by up to 1,000 11x17/A3 sheets. A maximum of two optional lower feeder units may be installed. Kit Contents for Each Unit a Lower feeder unit with 500-sheet media tray b Four fixing plates (two...
  • Page 156 Remove any tape and packing material from the lower feeder unit(s). We strongly suggest that you save the packing materials in case you ever need to move or ship the printer. Attention If two lower feeder units are to be installed, attach the units together, and then connect them to the printer.
  • Page 157 Using the four fixing plates and four shoulder screws for each unit, secure the printer to the lower feeder unit(s) (plates in front; plates in rear). Connecting Trays 3 and 4 to the Printer As an example, the procedure for two optional lower feeder units (Trays 3 and 4) is described below.
  • Page 158 Disengage the hooks and remove the rear covers from Tray 2’s unit and the other lower feeder unit(s). Open the cable holders on Tray 2’s unit. Closing the cable holders during installation is not required until step 18, but you may find it easier to handle the harnesses if they are kept in closed cable holders while you are working on other steps.
  • Page 159 Remove the mounting bracket of Tray 2’s unit (two screws). Plug the 11-pin connector of Tray 3’s control harness into the upper connector PJ1 on the circuit board of Tray 3’s unit. Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4)
  • Page 160 Plug the 11-pin connector on Tray 4’s control harness into connector PJ1 on Tray 4’s unit. Pass Tray 4’s control harness through the rectangular hole in Tray 4’s mounting bracket. Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4)
  • Page 161 With the control harness moved toward the left , install the mounting bracket at the bottom of Tray 4’s unit (two screws). Make sure that harnesses are not visible through the rectangular hole Attention Make sure that the mounting bracket fits securely over the tabs on base plate and does not pinch the wires Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4)
  • Page 162 Plug the 12-pin connector on the end of Tray 4’s control harness into the lower con- nector PJ2 on the circuit board of Tray 3’s unit. Pass the Tray 3’s control harness through the rectangular hole in Tray 3’s mounting bracket. Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4)
  • Page 163 With the control harness moved toward the left , install the mounting bracket at the bottom of Tray 3’s unit (two screws). Make sure that harnesses are not visible through the rectangular hole Attention Make sure that the mounting bracket fits securely over the tabs on base plate and does not pinch the wires Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4)
  • Page 164 Plug the 12-pin connector on the end of Tray 3’s control harness into the lower connector PJ2 on the circuit board of Tray 2’s unit. Pass the Tray 2’s control harness through the rectangular hole in Tray 2’s mounting bracket. Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4)
  • Page 165 With the control harness moved toward the left , install the mounting bracket at the bottom of Tray 2’s unit (two screws). Make sure that harnesses are not visible through the rectangular hole Attention Make sure that the mounting bracket fits securely over the tabs on base plate and does not pinch the wires Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4)
  • Page 166 Connect the other end of the control harness connected to Tray 2’s upper connector to the connector on the back of the printer. Plug the black 3-pin connector of power supply harness A (with the core attached) into a black socket at the back of the printer, and then plug the power supply harness A’s white 2-pin connector into the white PJ6 socket on...
  • Page 167 Secure the power supply harness A with the cable holder so that the core is between the cable holders on Tray 2’s unit. Plug the black 3-pin connector of power supply harness B (with no core attached) into a black socket at the back of the printer.
  • Page 168 Secure the harness with the cable holders so that the core is between the holders on Tray 3’s unit. Loop the harness once, and then secure it with the cable holder on Tray 2’s unit. Secure the harness in front of the connectors and so they do not interfere with the core.
  • Page 169 Plug the black 3-pin connector on that power supply harness B into Tray 4’s black 3-pin socket on power supply harness A (with the core attached). Then, plug the power supply harness A’s white 2-pin connector into the white PJ6 socket on Tray 4’s unit. Secure the harness with the cable holders so that the core is between the holders on Tray 4’s unit.
  • Page 170 Reinstall the rear cover of each lower feeder unit. Attention Do not pinch the wires. Reinstall the connector cover of the printer. Affix the media size label furnished with the unit on the tray handle. In compliance with UL guidelines, the appliance inlet is considered to be the main disconnect device.

  • Page 171: Printer Cabinet

    Printer Cabinet A floor-model printer cabinet (with built-in casters) for storage space is available. Follow the assembly instructions included with it. Printer Caster Base A printer caster base for use without the printer cabinet is available. Follow the assembly instructions included with it.

  • Page 173: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting...

  • Page 174: Introduction

    Print a configuration page to verify the printer is printing correctly. Press Key (Until) Message Window Display Reads READY MAGICOLOR 7300 MAIN MENU PRINT MENU PRINT MENU STATISTICS PAGE PRINT MENU CONFIGURATION The configuration page is printed and the printer goes back to READY/MAGICOLOR 7300. Introduction...

  • Page 175: Warmup And Calibration Time

    Warmup and Calibration Time Time Wait Occurrence Description (Seconds) First Page Out From READY (plain Monochrome paper) Color Maximum 99.9 From Cold Boot Warms up fuser Warmup Time From Warm Boot 99.9 From Energy Saver From all four print units replaced From one print unit replaced...

  • Page 176: Preventing Media Jams

    Preventing Media Jams Make sure that... Media matches the printer specifications. Media is flat, especially on the leading edge. The printer is on a hard, flat, level surface. You store media in a dry location away from moisture and humidity. You have the correct media type and size selected in the driver if you’re printing on custom media, envelopes, labels, thick stock, or transparencies.

  • Page 177: Understanding The Media Path

    Understanding the Media Path Understanding the printer’s media path will help you locate media jams. Output tray Media exit Fuser Key: Duplex option Transfer belt Simplex Path Optional manual feed tray Duplex Path Tray 1 (universal media tray) Tray 2 (standard media tray) Tray 3 Tray 4 Simplex Printing...

  • Page 178: Clearing Media Jams

    If toner gets in your eyes, immediately flush them with water, and then seek medical attention. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information can be found at www.minolta-qms.com (click on “24-Hour Online Help”). If, after clearing the media jam, the jam message in the control panel message window persists, open and close the printer’s front and right-side...

  • Page 179: Clearing Internal Jams

    Jam Message Door Access Jam Tray To Be Checked Media Input Jams Side Door Tray 1 MEDIA JAM/TRAY1 Tray 2 Door Tray 2 MEDIA JAM/TRAY2 Tray 3 Door Tray 3 MEDIA JAM/TRAY3 Tray 4 Door Tray 4 MEDIA JAM/TRAY4 Side Door Manual MEDIA JAM/MANUAL TRAY Feed Tray...
  • Page 180 Attention Do not touch the wire harness or connectors on the inside of the right-side door; otherwise, the electronic parts of the printer may be damaged by static electricity. Do not touch the connectors on the manual feed tray or its installation compartment;...
  • Page 181 If the media can be seen and the manual feed tray is installed, close the right-side door, and then remove the manual feed tray. Open the right-side door again, and then remove the jammed media. (Refer to steps 4 and 5.) After the jammed media is removed, close the right-side door, and then reattach the manual feed tray.
  • Page 182 Lower the two M3 levers the two M4 levers Attention Do not touch the surface of the transfer belt; hand oils and scratches lower image quality. Lift up paper guide M5, and then slowly pull out the media. After removing the media, return the release levers (M3 and M4) to their original positions.
  • Page 183 If the end of the media cannot be seen, make sure that lever M3 is raised, and then press down on the two M4 levers. Turn the green dial M2 on the inside of the right-side door in the direction of the arrow to feed out the end of the media.
  • Page 184 CAUTION The area around the fuser unit is extremely hot. Touching anything other than the indicated parts may result in burns. When the right door is opened, the fuser unit temperature drops gradually (20 minutes wait time) If media is jammed in the fuser unit, lower the two release levers (M6) for the fuser, and then...

  • Page 185: Clearing Media Input Jams

    If toner gets in your eyes, immediately flush them with water, and then seek medical attention. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information can be found at www.minolta-qms.com (click on “24-Hour Online Help”). If, after clearing the media jam, the jam message in the control panel message window persists, open and close the printer’s front and right-side...
  • Page 186 How do I remove a media jam in Tray 1 (universal tray)? Slide out Tray 1, and then remove all media from the tray. Dispose of any media that was jammed or wrinkled. Reload new media into the tray. Attention Be careful not to touch the media pickup roller .
  • Page 187 How do I remove a media jam in Trays 2–4 (standard and optional lower feeder unit trays)? The following illustrates a media jam in Tray 2; use the same instructions for Trays 3 and 4. Pull up the lock release lever to open the right-side door.
  • Page 188 Open the right-side door of the media tray. If the optional manual feed tray is installed, remove the manual feed tray before opening the right-side door. See step 4 on page 185 for removal instructions. Turn the green knobs to feed the media so that it can be easily removed.
  • Page 189 If the end of the paper cannot be seen in step 2, press down on the two M4 levers. With the right-side door open, turn green dial M2 on the inside of the door in the direction of the arrow to feed out the end of the media.
  • Page 190 Pull out the media tray being used, and then remove all media from the tray. Dispose of any media that was jammed or wrinkled. Reload new media into the tray. Attention Be careful not to touch the media pickup roller .
  • Page 191 Check that the media can be seen below the transparent media guide inside the right-side door. If the media can be seen, continue with step 3. If the media cannot be seen, close the right-side door, and go to step 4. Attention Do not touch the wire harness or connectors on...
  • Page 192 If the end of the paper cannot be seen in step 2, press down on the two M4 levers. With the right-side door open, turn green dial M2 on the inside of the door in the direction of the arrow to feed out the end of the media.

  • Page 193: Clearing Media Jams Inside The Duplex Unit

    Clearing Media Jams Inside the Duplex Unit Error messages: MEDIA JAM/DUPLEX 1 MEDIA JAM/DUPLEX 2 How do I remove a media jam in the duplex unit? Open the duplex unit door. Slowly pull out the media. If the media has been removed, close the duplex unit door. If media is jammed at the bottom of the duplex unit, remove the manual feed tray.
  • Page 194 Slowly pull out the media from the bottom of the duplex unit. If the manual feed tray was removed, align it with the guides on the printer, and reattach it. Close the duplex unit door. Reconnect the interface cable. Reconnect the power cord, and then turn on the printer.

  • Page 195: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems Jams and Misfeeds Frequent jams in any area indicate that area should be checked, repaired, or cleaned. Repeated jams may also happen if you’re using unsupported print media. Symptom Cause Solution Nothing is There is a message in Perform the procedure described in the printed.
  • Page 196 Symptom Cause Solution Media is The wrong media tray is Envelopes, labels, postcards, thick stock jamming. used. over 25 lbs (90 g/m ), and transparencies can be printed only from Tray 1 or the optional manual feed tray. The media is not Remove the jammed media and reposition correctly positioned in the media properly in the tray.
  • Page 197 Symptom Cause Solution Not all pages The duplex unit is not For autoduplexing, make sure that you in an auto- installed. have the duplex option and manual feed duplexed job tray installed. print back-to- The printer driver is not Select the proper driver setting. back.

  • Page 198: Other Problems

    Other Problems If multiple toner cartridges, print units, or consumables are empty or worn out at the same time, each message will flash for two seconds. Perform the necessary operation for each message displayed in the message window. Symptom Cause Solution Printer The power cord is not...
  • Page 199 See the Service & Support Guide for a list of sources of service and support for many areas of the world. For the most up-to-date information globally, check www.minolta-qms.com. Characters The fonts are set Check your printer driver to make sure print...
  • Page 200 Symptom Cause Solution The font list The printer’s font list Print a font list from the control panel’s was not has not been Print Menu/Font List menu. The updated after refreshed. downloaded fonts should now appear. a font was downloaded to the disk.
  • Page 201 Wait while your printer automatically READY/ pauses to do a heavy calibration cycle after the installation of a new print unit MAGICOLOR 7300 assembly. The calibration takes 197 the printer stops and seconds for one print unit assembly repeats the and 240 seconds if all four print unit calibration cycle.
  • Page 202 Remove the moist media and replace it wrinkled. from humidity or with new, dry media. having water spilled on the paper supply. Unsupported media Use MINOLTA-QMS-approved media. is being used. See “Media Types” on page 15. Check www.minolta-qms.com for currently approved media. Solving Problems...

  • Page 203: Solving Problems-Printing Quality

    Solving Problems—Printing Quality Symptom Cause Solution Nothing is One or more of the Remove the toner cartridge and check printed, or toner cartridges is for damage. If necessary, replace it. there are damaged. blank spots The printer driver is Select the proper setting in the printer on the not set correctly.
  • Page 204 Symptom Cause Solution Image is too The Auto-Image Open the front door, and then press light; there is Density Control the AIDC sensor lever a few times (no low image (AIDC) detection cleaning cloth is necessary.) density. sensor is dirty. The media is moist Remove the moist media and replace from humidity.
  • Page 205 Symptom Cause Solution Image is One or more of the Remove the toner cartridge(s) and blurred; toner cartridges is check for damage. If necessary, background defective. replace it (them). is lightly Are you selecting Make sure the printer setting and stained;...
  • Page 206 Use media that is covered by the specifications not printer warranty. For the most covered by the printer up-to-date information globally, check warranty is being www.minolta-qms.com. used. One or more of the Remove the toner cartridge(s) and toner cartridges are check for damage. If damaged, replace defective.
  • Page 207 Symptom Cause Solution There are One or more of the Remove the toner cartridge(s) and toner toner cartridges are check for damage. If damaged, replace smudges or incorrectly installed or it (them). residual defective. images on the front of the page. There are The media pickup Clean the media pickup rollers with a...
  • Page 208 Symptom Cause Solution The image is One or more of the Remove the print unit(s) with the color deformed. print unit(s) are causing the abnormal image and damaged. check for damage. If damaged, replace it (them). Lateral lines The printer is not on a Level the printer.
  • Page 209 Technical Support with the error information. See the Service & Support Guide for a list of sources of service and support for many areas of the world. For the most up-to-date information globally, check www.minolta-qms.com. Solving Problems—Printing Quality...

  • Page 210: Control Panel Messages

    Control Panel Messages Status, warning, operator call, and service messages are displayed in the control panel message window. They provide information about your printer and help you locate many problems. When the condition associated with a displayed message has changed, the message is cleared from the window. If no action is taken within two minutes after an error occurs in the printing process, the print job is automatically cancelled.

  • Page 211: Warning Status Messages

    This message... means... do this... The printer is in the The printer remains in LIGHT SLEEP Energy Saver light the Energy Saver sleep sleep mode. While in modes until a print job is “deep sleep,” the received, or until the printer’s message printer is manually window will not...
  • Page 212 This message... means... do this... The transparency Install MEDIA (media TRAY TYPE ERR sensor detects the type) and make sure ADD MEDIA tray (TRAY) has driver is set correctly. transparency media, Remove and insert the but the driver tray before resuming selection is not printing.
  • Page 213 This message... means... do this... The media size (Y) Remove the media from MEDIA SIZE ERR set with the printer the specified tray and ADD Y driver and the type/ install the correct media length of media size, or change the loaded into the tray printer driver setting.
  • Page 214 This message... means... do this... The sensor indicates Remove the media from OUTPUT FULL that the output tray the output tray, Printing REMOVE MEDIA has reached capacity. begins when the media is removed. The KCMY (color) print Replace the specified PRINT UNIT END unit is at the end of its print unit.
  • Page 215 For the most up-to-date information globally, check www.minolta-qms.com. The specified tray (X) Install the correct media TRAYX EMPTY is empty and should into the specified tray.

  • Page 216: Service Call Messages

    If you cannot get service from your vendor, see the Service & Support Guide for a list of sources of service and support for many areas of the world. For the most up-to-date information globally, check www.minolta-qms.com. This service means...

  • Page 217: Additional Assistance

    Additional Assistance 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 (click on “24-Hour Online Help”) for a solution. See the Service & Support Guide for a list of sources of service and support for many areas of the world.

  • Page 219: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications...

  • Page 220: General

    Requirements General Printer type Desktop, non-impact, color printer Print method Scanner: Semiconductor laser with rotating mirror Recorder: Black writing electrophotographic Process: Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black toner image transfer to print media Fuser: Heated rollers Native 600 x 600 dpi resolution Available 600 x 600 (standard)

  • Page 221: Controller

    Optional RAM 128 and 256 MB DIMMs For information about DIMMs recommended for your printer, see the magicolor 7300 Answer Base (www.minolta-qms.com - Click on "24-Hour Online Help"), or contact Technical Support. See the Service & Support Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM for sources of service and support for many areas of the world.

  • Page 222: Electrical

    Electrical Voltage and Power Voltage and Japan: 100 volts ±10% at 50/60 Hz ±3 Hz frequency US: 120 volts ±10% at 50/60 Hz ±3 Hz International: 220–240 volts +10% at 60 Hz ±3 Hz Phase Single Power Mode Average Maximum consumption Black monochrome 750 W or less...

  • Page 223: Power Requirements

    Power Requirements WARNING! Connect the power plug to an outlet with the same rated voltage as the printer. No other devices should be connected to this outlet, as overheating could cause fire or electric shock. The printer draws 14 A at 100 V, 12 A at 120 V, or 6.5 A at 220–240 V.

  • Page 224: Energy Star Compliance

    ENERGY STAR Compliance ENERGY STAR (US, EU, and Japan) The magicolor 7300 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).
  • Page 225 Environmental Acoustic noise Printing: Less than 50 dB (A) data Standby: Less than 40 dB (A) Noise Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. FSGV, Declaration for 18.01.1991: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt Germany 70 dB (A) oder weniger gemäß EN 27779. Relative Operating: 15–85% RH (noncondensing) humidity Transportation/Storage: 30–85% RH (noncondensing) Humidity Gradient: 20% per hour or less...

  • Page 226: Hazardous Chemical Substance Reporting

    Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Title 29 CFR Ch. XVII, Part 1920.1200 EINECS/ELINCS (EU) Directive 85/71/EEC Notes: Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information can be found at www.minolta-qms.com (click on “24-Hour Online Help”). Physical Component Main Body with Main Body/ Trays 1 and 2 Trays 1–4/...

  • Page 227: Space Requirements

    Component Weight Printer with consumables 125.2 lbs (56.8 kg) 0.9 lbs (0.4 kg) × 4 pcs. Toner cartridge Space Requirements The illustration below shows the amount of space required for operating the printer, replacing supplies, and removing media jams. Allow enough space around the printer to allow adequate ventilation and easy servicing.

  • Page 228: Engine And Controller Specifications

    With these characteristics... But away from... With enough space to allow Water, water pipes, liquid (drink) adequate ventillation and easy containers, and corrosive chemicals servicing. or vapors, such as ammonia. With an ambient temperature range Small, loose metal parts, such as of 50°–95°...

  • Page 229: Engine And Controller Specifications

    The following table defines the maximum print speed in pages per minute (ppm). Page Size Orientation Simplex Auto- duplex* Plain Thick Trans- Paper Stock parency Portrait 11.3 – Landscape Tray 1: 10.5 17.5 21.6 Tray 2-4: 21.0 Landscape Tray 1: 10.5 –...

  • Page 230: Consumable Life Expectancies

    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.
  • Page 231 Contact your local vendor or www.minolta-qms.com for purchase information, parts numbers, and pricing. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. If you have any questions, refer to www.minolta-qms.com, then click on “24-Hour Online Help” Consumable Life Expectancies...

  • Page 232: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory Compliance CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity) For European Users This product complies with the following EU directives: 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, and 93/68 EEC directives. This declaration is valid for the areas of the European Union. This device must be used with shielded interface cables. The use of non-shielded cable is likely to result in interference with radio communications, and is prohibited under EU directives.

  • Page 233: Fcc Compliance Statement For American Users

    International (EU) IEC 60825-1 and/or EN 60825-1 FCC Compliance Statement For American Users FCC: Declaration of Conformity Product Type Color Laser Printer Product Name magicolor 7300 Options Duplex Unit Lower Feeder Unit Hard Disk Drive Memory (maximum 512 MB) Printer Cabinet Caster Base This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 234 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

  • Page 235: Safety Information

    Safety Information Toner Do not throw the toner cartridge or toner into an open flame. The hot toner may scatter and cause burns or other damage. CAUTION: Keep out of reach of children Laser Safety This printer 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.
  • Page 236 Laser Safety Label—IEC60825-1 Requirement Laser Caution For United States Users—CDRH Regulations This printer is certified as a Class I laser product under the Regulation Performance Standard according to the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1990. Compliance is mandatory for laser products marketed in the United States, and is reported to the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S.

  • Page 237: For European Users

    International Notices—Voltage Attention Norwegian users: This equipment is designed to operate within an IT power system where the line-to-line voltage does not exceed 240 V. For European Users Use of controls, adjustments, or performance other than CAUTION: those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure This is a semiconductor laser.
  • Page 238 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 printer is being used has adequate ventilation, especially if you are printing a high volume of materials, or if the machine is being used continuously over a long period.
  • Page 239 carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the next section before using this device. It contains important information related to user safety and preventing equipment problems. Make sure you observe all of the precautions listed in this manual.

  • Page 240: Warning And Precaution Symbols

    Warning and Precaution Symbols Ignoring this warning could cause serious injury or even death. WARNING!! Ignoring this caution could cause injury or damage to CAUTION property. Attention Meaning of Symbols A triangle indicates a danger against which you should take precaution. This symbol warns against burns.
  • Page 241 • Do not scratch, abrade, place a heavy object on, heat, twist, bend, pull on, or damage the power cord. Use of a damaged power cord (exposed core wire, broken wire, etc.) could result in a fire or breakdown. Should any of these conditions be found, immediately turn OFF the power switch, unplug the power cord from the power outlet, and then call your autho- rized service representative.
  • Page 242 The inside of this product has areas subject to high temperature, which may cause burns. When checking the inside of the unit for malfunctions such as a paper misfeed, do not touch the locations (around the fusing unit, etc.) which are indicated by a “Caution! High Temperature!”...

  • Page 243: Working Safely With Your Laser Printer

    Working Safely with Your Laser Printer WARNING! Working improperly with the printer can result in health hazards, electric shocks, and even fires. Before you unpack the laser printer, you should make yourself familiar with this information on your safety and operating safety.
  • Page 244 Printer Body Do This... Perform only the procedures that are described in this manual. Using the machine improperly can result in a fire or an electric shock. Notes on your safety and operating safety Working improperly with the printer can result in health hazards, electric shocks and even fires.

  • Page 245: Index

    Index Accessories Calibration DIMMs 129 Color 69 Dual In-Line Memory Modules Calibration cycle 122 (DIMMs) 126 Cardstock 21 Hard disk 144 Cleaning Additional memory 129 Automatic interior cleaning cycle 122 AIDC 69, 89, 104, 193 Media trays 123 Antistatic protection 81, 127 Printer exterior 124 Auto-Image Density Control 89, 104 Color...
  • Page 246 Controller Drivers and Utilities for Windows 4 Specifications 213 Hard disk 144 Linux 8 Macintosh PPDs 5 NetWare 7 Date conventions 51, 54 NPDS 7 Deep sleep 52 Interface menu 50 DIMMs 129 Interfaces 213 Drivers 2 Installing for Macintosh 5 Installing for Windows 4 Macintosh 58 Jams 188...
  • Page 247 Menu High 58 Interface 50 Standard 58 Paper 48 Too light 196 Print menu 47 Print resolution 58, 68 Quality 49 Print setting tabs 59, 64 System default 51 Print unit 93 Menus 44 Printer Messages 202 See also Specifications Printer pauses 89, 104, 193 Printing Direct print PDF files 47...
  • Page 248 Toner 212 Toner cartridges 222 Warm-up time 212 Warm-up time 212 Warning status message Static electricity discharge 127 Fuser low 204 Status display P-unit low KCMY 206 Closing 76 Size error tray n 206 Environment 76 Toner low KCMY 206 Using 76, 77 Trans.

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