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Page 2: Proprietary Statement
Proprietary Statement The digitally encoded software included with your magicolor 6100 DeskLaser is Copyrighted © 2001 by MINOLTA-QMS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This software may not be reproduced, modified, displayed, transferred, or copied in any form or in any manner or on any media, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of MINOLTA-QMS, Inc.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents About Your Printer Standard Product Documentation ... 1-2 Manuals on the CD-ROM 1-2 Typographic Conventions 1-3 Printer Components ... 1-4 Control Panel ... 1-5 Control Panel Indicators 1-5 Control Panel Keys 1-6 Configuration Menu ... 1-7 Language 1-8 Sample Page 1-8 Calibration Page 1-8 Engine 1-9 Network 1-11...
Page 4 Using Media Other Than Paper ...3-7 Using Envelopes 3-7 Using Glossy Stock 3-9 Using Labels 3-10 Using Thick Stock 3-11 Using Transfer Media 3-11 Using Transparencies 3-12 Imageable Areas ...3-14 Working Within the Imageable Area 3-14 Imageable Area 3-15 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User’'s Guide...
Page 5 Using Toner Cartridges ... 3-17 Toner Cartridge Life 3-17 Refilled Toner Cartridges 3-18 Ordering Toner Cartridges 3-18 Toner Cartridge Storage 3-19 Replacing a Toner Cartridge ... 3-19 Replacing the OPC Belt Cartridge ... 3-21 Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle ... 3-24 Replacing the Cleaning Roller ...
Page 6 Dual In-Line Memory Modules ...5-13 Installation Procedure 5-13 Printer Cabinet ...5-16 Printer Jams and Troubleshooting Automatic Jam Recovery ...6-3 Preventing Media Jams ...6-3 Understanding the Media Path ...6-5 With Optional Duplex Unit 6-6 Media Jam Status Messages ...6-7 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User’'s Guide...
Page 7 Removing Media Jams ... 6-7 Misfeed Jams 6-8 Inner Jams, Outer and Drum Jams 6-8 Duplex Unit Jams 6-11 Other Jams 6-13 Installation Troubleshooting ... 6-14 Status and Service Messages ... 6-14 Status Messages 6-15 Service Messages 6-19 Testing Ethernet Communication ... 6-21 Printer Problem Checklist ...
Page 8 Year 2000 (Y2K) Compliance A-5 Recommended PC Configuration A-5 Engine and Controller Specifications ... A-6 Engine A-6 Print Speed—Simplex A-6 Print Speed—Duplex A-7 General A-7 Consumable Life Expectancies A-8 Controller A-9 Electrical A-10 Environmental A-11 Physical A-12 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User’'s Guide...
Page 9 Print Media ...A-13 PC Cable Pinouts ...A-15 Centronics/IEEE 1284 Parallel A-15 Ethernet A-16 Regulatory ...A-17 Warranty Considerations ...A-18 Consumables and Your Warranty A-18 Electrostatic Discharge and Your Warranty A-18 B Notices Manual Notice ...B-2 FCC Compliance Statement ...B-2 Canadian Users Notice ...B-3 Laser Safety ...B-3 International Notices ...B-4 Power Cord B-4...
Page 11: About Your Printer
About Your Printer In This Chapter . . . “Standard Product Documentation” on page 1-2 “Printer Components” on page 1-4 “Control Panel” on page 1-5 “Configuration Menu” on page 1-7...
Page 12: Standard Product Documentation
C D -R O M Manuals on the CD-ROM The manuals included on the magicolor 6100 DeskLaser Documentation and Software CD-ROM are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. We’ve also provided the Acrobat Reader and QuickTime programs on the CD-ROM. The CD-ROM insert provides instructions on installing them.
Page 13: Typographic Conventions
Other Reference Sources Don’t forget that your application documentation, host operating system documenta- tion, and network documentation all contain useful printing information. Further infor- mation is available at www.minolta-qms.com. Typographic Conventions The following typographic conventions are used in this manual: Mixed-Case Courier Mixed-Case Italic Courier...
Page 14: Printer Components
Rear cover Front view with lower feeder unit (LFU) cover Top cover latch Front cover latch Front cover Front view with duplex unit and LFU Control panel Interface panel AC power connector magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide Duplex unit...
Page 15: Control Panel Indicators
Control Panel 4 indicators provide printer status information. 4 keys used in printer configuration. Control Panel Indicators Indicator About Your Printer The printer is not ready to print. » Note: When this indicator is blinking, the printer is warming up or is in Energy Saver mode.
Page 16: Control Panel Keys
Control Panel Indicator Control Panel Keys » Note: The Media key has no function on the magicolor 6100 DeskLaser model. This key becomes functional if the printer is upgraded to a full-featured magicolor 6100 Print System. Function The Online key switches the printer between online and offline status.
Page 17: Configuration Menu
Function Accesses menu or chooses a displayed menu option. Returns to the previous selection or option for the current menu. Also returns to the previous choice when changing character information. Advances to the next selection or option in the current menu.
Page 18: Calibration Page
Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM and select View Color Sup- port Readme Files. From the Color Support Readme Files window, select Calibration from the list box, and then select Next. Menu Calibration Page Purpose Prints a calibration page. Default magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 19: Engine
Engine The following menus allow you to configure the hardware control settings of your printer. Error Recovery When the Error Recovery feature is On, the printer will automatically reprint pages that are halted due to media jams or other errors. Menu Engine/Error Recovery Purpose...
Page 20 -4 to +4 (lowest to highest density) Default Notes L = Light, D = Dark For instructions on adjusting print density, refer to the magicolor 6100 DeskLaser Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM and the color calibration kit shipped with your printer. Chain Inputbins »...
Page 21: Network
Network The following menu items allow you to configure your printer for connection to your network. IP (Internet) Address The IP Address menu allows you to set the printer’s network (Internet Protocol) address. The address is in the format xxx . xxx . xxx . xxx . Menu Network/Internet address Choices...
Page 22 This setting determines the amount of time that the network connection can remain inactive before it is closed. Menu Network/Conn. Timeout Choices 0–999 (seconds) Default Notes A new network connection is established every time a print job is sent to the printer. 1-12 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 23 Ethernet Speed The Ethernet Speed menu allows you to select the Ethernet Network Speed. Menu Network/Ethernet Speed Choices Autodetect 10MBit–10 Mbit/Sec Half Duplex 100MBit–100 Mbit/Sec Half Duplex Default Autodetect Effectivity Immediately Default Router The Router menu allows you to set the Internet address of a router. The address is in the format xxx .
Page 24 NMS so the printer can communicate with the network. Traps, if enabled, are sent to this address. The address has the form xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx . Menu Network/NMSx/NMSx Address Choices Each triplet can have a value of 000–255 Default 000.000.000.000 1-14 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 25 Notes 000.000.000.000 is a wildcard address that allows any host to connect to the printer using the defined community name. Once you save your changes to this menu, the printer automatically reboots. The address must consist only of numbers and periods. Selecting a letter or another symbol results in an error message.
Page 26: Service
Service messages will be erased from the control panel display after you select Yes in this menu, and then place the printer back on line. What’s Next? See chapter 2, “Printer Driver Configuration,” for software setup instructions. 1-16 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 27: Printer Driver Configuration
Printer Driver Configuration In This Chapter . . . “Selecting the Crown Port” on page 2-2 “Configuring the Printer Driver” on page 2-3 “32-bit SuperDriver Setup” on page 2-7 “Sharing the Printer” on page 2-26 “Using the Crown Print Monitor” on page 2-27...
Page 28: Selecting The Crown Port
Selecting the Crown Port Introduction The magicolor 6100 DeskLaser printer driver is for use with Windows 95/98/2000 and NT 4.0 operating systems. This chapter describes how to configure the printer driver and the Crown Print Monitor. We’ve also included information about using the MINOLTA-QMS Printer Status Monitor.
Page 29: Windows 95/98 Configuration Methods
Configuring the Printer Driver This section explains how to access and configure the magicolor 6100 DeskLaser printer driver for Windows 95/98, and for Windows 2000/NT 4.0 installations. The printer configuration options are located on tabs that appear in the magicolor 6100 DeskLaser printer driver window.
Page 30 Device Option—Allows you to specify which printer options are installed on your printer. See “Configuring Device Options” on page 2-25. About—Displays the magicolor 6100 DeskLaser printer driver release version and date. See “Information on the About Tab” on page 2-26.
Page 31: Windows 2000/Nt 4.0 Configuration Methods
How To: 1 From the Windows Start menu choose Settings. 2 Choose Printers. 3 Select the magicolor 6100 DeskLaser printer driver. 4 From the File menu, choose Properties. 5 Make your selections, and then choose OK to save your changes.
Page 32 Note: Because Windows NT remembers the configuration changes you make to the driver, reinstalling the driver does not restore the factory default configuration. Five tabs appear in the magicolor 6100 DeskLaser Properties window through the Start menu: General, Ports, Color Management, Scheduling, Sharing, and Secu- rity.
Page 33: Printer Driver Controls For Windows 95/98/2000/Nt 4.0
The following pages in this section describe the function and available settings for the controls located on the Paper, Page Layout, Image, Device Option and About tabs in the magicolor 6100 DeskLaser printer driver. These tabs are common for all of the supported Windows operating systems.
Page 34: Configuring Paper Options
Note: Optional printer components such as a duplex unit and lower feeder units must be identified in the Device Option tab before you can identify settings for these features (settings for optional components will be grayed out or will not appear). Paper graphic magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 35 Paper Size Purpose Sets the media size. Choices Size B4 (JIS) B5 (ISO) B5 (JIS) Envelope Com 10 Envelope DL Executive Ledger Legal Letter Oversize Default Letter 8.5 x 11.0 in (215.9 x 279.4 mm) Copies Purpose Sets the number of copies to be printed. Choices 1–999 Default...
Page 36 Orientation Purpose Sets the orientation (printing direction) of the print media. Choices Portrait—Prints along short edge of the page (vertical page orientation) Landscape—Prints along long edge of the page (horizontal page orientation) Default Portrait 2-10 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 37 Paper Source Purpose Sets the input source (cassette) from which print media is pulled into the printer Choices Auto—The printer will use the first cassette it can find that contains media large enough to satisfy the print job requirements. Upper Tray—The cassette in the standard (upper) position. Optional (1 or 2)—The cassette(s) in the lower position (available only on printers with one or two lower feeder units installed).
Page 38 (2-up on each side of the media). The faces are arranged so that when the media is folded, the page ordering is booklet style. To use Booklet Left Binding or Booklet Right Binding, the N-up option (on the Page Layout tab) must be Off. 2-12 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 39 Media Type Purpose Sets the type of media to be printed. Choices Plain Paper mode—Long-grain paper 16–24 lb (60–90 g/m²) Transparency mode—Transparencies 24–41.75 lb (90–157 g/m²) Thick Stock mode—Thick stock 24 lbs–43 lbs (90–163 g/m²) Default Plain Paper Notes Duplex Options are available only when Plain Paper is selected as the Media Type.
Page 40: Configuring Page Layout Options
The Page Layout tab allows you to provide information about the number of document pages to print on a single side of media, the scaling percentage to be applied and the identification and placement of watermarks to be printed. Paper graphic 2-14 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 41 N-up (Number-up) Purpose Selects the number of document pages to print on a single side of the media. Choices Off—One document page will be printed on each media page. 2-, 4-, 6-, 9-, 16-Up—Multiple document pages will be printed on each media page.
Page 42 Allows you to select the type of watermark to be printed on the media. Choices (Customizable list)—Selects the watermark chosen from the list. Default None Additional See “First Page Only,” “In Background,” and “Edit Watermark Button” in this Choices section. 2-16 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 43 First Page Only Button Purpose This option setting determines whether the watermark only prints on the first page of the document or on all document pages. Choices Enabled (selected)—The watermark prints only on the first page of the document. Disabled—The watermark prints on all pages of the document. Default Disabled Notes...
Page 44 Cancel to disregard your changes. » Note: If you choose another watermark from the list before selecting the OK button, any changes that were entered for the initial watermark selected will be lost. 2-18 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 45 Adding a New Watermark Choose the Add button. When the Add button is selected the Watermark Edit fields will be filled by default values. You may choose to accept or change any of the default option values. Modify the settings for each Watermark Edit option as needed. »...
Page 46 Changes to the Watermark Edit option settings are represented by changes to the appearance of the graphic. Default Button The Default button on the Page Layout tab allows you to restore the options on this tab to their default settings. 2-20 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 47: Configuring Image Options
32-bit SuperDriver Setup Configuring Image Options The Image tab allows you to provide settings for color selection, color matching, docu- ment type, composite black, and resolution. Printer Driver Configuration 2-21...
Page 48 Enabled (checked) - will print in composite black Disabled (not checked) - will print using true black Default Text—Disabled, will print using true black Graphics—Enabled, will print in composite black Bitmap—Enabled, will print in composite black 2-22 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 49 Resolution Purpose Selects print resolution to use. Choices 600 x 600 dots per inch 1200 x 600 dots per inch Default 600 x 600 dots per inch Fine Mode Purpose Used to enable or disable fine mode. Choices Enabled (selected)—Turns fine mode on. Disabled—Turns fine mode off.
Page 50 The image located on the left side of the Graphics window will change in appearance as adjustments are made. Default Button The Default button on the Image tab allows you to restore the options on this tab to their default settings. 2-24 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 51: Configuring Device Options
Configuring Device Options The Device Option tab allows you to identify which options have been installed on your printer. Installable Options, Installed Option Lists, and Options Graphic The Installable Options list displays all printer options that are available for your printer.
Page 52: Information On The About Tab
TCP/IP need to install the Crown Print Monitor. See “J. Plug and Play Printer Driver Installation,” in the magicolor 6100 DeskLaser Installation Guide for installation instructions. If you need to update or replace the Crown Print Monitor, see “Updating the Printer Driver/Monitor,”...
Page 53: Using The Crown Print Monitor
Using the Crown Print Monitor The Crown Print Monitor (CROWNMON) for Windows is designed specifically for MINOLTA-QMS printers using TCP/IP protocol to transport print jobs and Print Man- ager to access printer status information. The Print Monitor’s Print Spooler (both workstation and server versions) controls the printing environment for both local and remote print jobs submitted through shared resources via TCP/IP.
Page 54: What's Next
Viewing the Crown Print Monitor From the Start menu, choose Settings. From the Settings menu, choose Printers. Double-click the magicolor 6100 DeskLaser printer icon. Caution: When printing, do not cancel a print job in the Crown Print Monitor while the job is paused.
Page 55 Everyday Operations and Printer Care In This Chapter . . . “Media Sizes” on page 3-3 “Loading the Media Cassette” on page 3-4 “Using Media Other Than Paper” on page 3-7 “Imageable Areas” on page 3-14 “Using Toner Cartridges” on page 3-17 “Replacing a Toner Cartridge”...
Page 56 “Replacing the Cleaning Roller” on page 3-25 “Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle” on page 3-27 “Replacing the Ozone Filter” on page 3-28 “Handling the Printer” on page 3-28 “Cleaning the Printer” on page 3-30 “Maintenance Schedule” on page 3-39 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 57: Media Sizes
OPC belt cartridge, the fuser oil bottle, the cleaning roller, and the waste toner pack. Media Sizes The magicolor 6100 DeskLaser prints on a wide variety of media sizes. However, the input source/location varies. Media...
Page 58: Loading The Media Cassette
Take off the top and bottom sheets. Residual glue buildup on these sheets may cause media jams. Universal or optional Letter/A4 250 sheets of 20 lb bond (75 g/m²) paper; capacity for other weights varies accordingly magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 59: Load The Cassette
Load the Cassette Remove the media cassette from the printer. Adjust the media guides to fit the size paper you’re loading. Squeeze the retainers at the ends of the left guide and/or the center guide, move the guide to the appropriate location (media sizes are listed on the cassette), and release the retainers.
Page 60: Using Letterhead And Memo Media
Slide the media cassette back into the printer. Universal or Letter/A4 Up to 250 sheets, depending on the thickness of the media S tandard universal cassette magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide Letterhead...
Page 61: Using Media Other Than Paper
Using Media Other Than Paper Caution: 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. Continuous printing on media other than plain paper (such as envelopes, glossy stock, labels, thick stock, transfer media, or transparencies) may adversely affect print quality or reduce engine life.
Page 62 10 Open the flap of each envelope immediately (before it cools) after the enve- lope is delivered to the output tray. » Note: Because the envelopes pass through heated rollers, the gummed area on the flaps may seal. Using envelopes with emulsion-based glue avoids this problem. magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 63: Using Glossy Stock
Using Glossy Stock Formatting Format the information to be printed on the glossy (book) stock within your application. Try printing your data on a plain sheet of paper first to check placement. Input Cassette Capacity Weight 24–42 lb (90–157 g/m²) Print Mode Thick Stock Note...
Page 64: Using Labels
“Paper Specifications” on page 3-4. adhesive should come through on the surface. Exposed adhesives may stick to the transfer drum or the fixing roller, causing labels to peel off and media jams to occur. (392° F/200° C). magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 65: Using Transfer Media
Cassette Capacity Type For information about thick stock media recommended for your printer, refer to the magicolor 6100 Answer Base at www.minolta-minolta-qms.com/support/ (click on Answer Base or the sun icon). Weight Simplex: 24 lb (90 g/m²) to 43 lb (163 g/m²)
Page 66: Using Transparencies
Paper Type For information about transfer media recommended for your printer, refer to the magicolor 6100 Answer Base at www.minolta-qms.com/support/ (click on Answer Base or the sun icon). Weight Do not exceed the limits for thick stock, up to 43 lb (163 g/m²).
Page 67 Notes Xerox 3R5765 is placed in cassette as long-edge fed with non-striped edge first and striped side down. 3M CG3710 is placed in cassette as short-edge fed with non-striped edge first and striped side down. Transparencies fed short-edge generally provide better print quality than those fed long-edge.
Page 68: Working Within The Imageable Area
Note: Since some media sizes can be fed into the printer either short- or long-edge first, the “leading edge” isn’t necessarily the top of the page. Check the orientation of the media in the media cassette to determine which side is the “leading edge.” Leading edge 3-14 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 69: Imageable Area
Imageable Area Plain Paper » Note: The nonguaranteed print areas are areas on which you can print, but image quality in these areas may be less than perfect. Leading edge of m edia N onguaranteed area N onguaranteed area (The print guaranteed area varies with media size) Everyday Operations and Printer Care M edia feed direction...
Page 70 (The print guaranteed area varies w ith m edia size) 11.7" (297 m m ) m axim um N onguaranteed area 0.236" (6 m m ) N onprintable area 0.157" (4 m m ) magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide 18.0" (457 m m ) m axim um...
Page 71: Using Toner Cartridges
Envelopes » Note: Print orientation is determined by your application. Using Toner Cartridges Characters and images are created in your laser printer through a process that applies toner (made of carbon particles) to the photosensitive belt (which functions like photographic film). Toner Cartridge Life A toner cartridge contains enough toner to print the following number of letter/A4- size pages:...
Page 72: Refilled Toner Cartridges
In other countries, refer to www.minolta-qms.com or the Service & Sup- port Guide for the telephone number of the MINOLTA-QMS reseller nearest you. » Note: You can also obtain supplies through Q-Shop at www.q-shop.com. 3-18 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 73: Replacing A Toner Cartridge
Toner Cartridge Storage Keep toner cartridges in their packaging until you’re ready to install them. Store toner cartridges in a cool, dry location away from sunlight (due to heat). The maximum storage temperature is 95 ity is 80% without condensation. Keep toner cartridges level during storage.
Page 74 Close the printer’s front cover. Check the status message in the message window. If a toner alert message is displayed, use the Service/Clear care menu to remove it. 3-20 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide C olored labels...
Page 75: Replacing The Opc Belt Cartridge
Replacing the OPC Belt Cartridge Caution: The OPC belt is extremely sensitive to bright light and direct sunlight. Always leave it in its protective bag until you’re ready to install it. Any exposure to light should be limited to less than two minutes, or permanent damage could result.
Page 76 Remove the protective sheet from the cartridge, and then pull out the two orange tension-release pins (one on each side of the cartridge). 3-22 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide Lock levers...
Page 77 Holding the cartridge above the printer, align the guide pins on the cartridge with the guide slots in the lock levers. The green surface of the cartridge faces you. Caution: When lowering the cartridge into the guide slots, the metal contact on the lower left side of the cartridge should be aligned outside of the left guide slot.
Page 78: Replacing The Fuser Oil Bottle
Caution: If you have a duplex unit installed, make sure you have opened the duplex unit top cover before completing the following step. Forced opening of the printer’s top cover first may damage the unit. Open the top cover of the printer. Open the two bottle lock levers. 3-24 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 79: Replacing The Cleaning Roller
Remove the empty oil bottle. Install the new oil bottle. Close the two bottle lock levers. Close the top cover and turn on the printer. Check the status message in the message window. If a fuser oil bottle alert message is displayed, use the Service/Clear care menu to remove it.
Page 80 Close the top cover and turn on the printer. Check the status message in the message window. If a cleaning roller alert message is displayed, use the Service/Clear care menu to remove it. 3-26 C leaning roller magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 81: Replacing The Waste Toner Bottle
Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle Open the front cover. Take out the old waste toner bottle. Use the label on the side of the old waste toner pack to seal the opening, and then dispose of the pack in accor- dance with safety laws and regulations in your area.
Page 82: Replacing The Ozone Filter
Open the printer cover, and let the interior of the printer cool before handling the inside of the printer. 3-28 O zone filter case O zone filter magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 83 Always close the printer covers gently. Never expose the printer to vibrations. Do not cover the printer immediately after using it. Turn it off and wait until it cools down. Do not leave the printer open for any length of time, especially in well-lit places; light may damage the OPC belt cartridge.
Page 84: Guidelines For Cleaning Inside The Printer
Make sure any parts removed during cleaning are replaced before you plug in the power cord, reconnect the interface cables, and turn on the printer. Cleaning the Transfer Unit These items in the transfer unit require cleaning: Registration rollers Transfer roller 3-30 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 85 Paper discharge » Note: A dry cotton cloth and dry cotton swab are required for these procedures. Turn off and unplug the printer. Open the printer’s rear cover. If your printer has a duplex unit installed, you can access the printer’s rear cover by opening the duplex unit rear cover and paper guide.
Page 86 » Note: Manually rotate the roller while cleaning it. Reinstall the transfer roller in the transfer unit. 3-32 G ear R egistration rollers Transfer roller magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide Lock lever...
Page 87 Clean the paper discharger. Remove the paper discharger by pushing it to the right and then lifting it up and out of the transfer unit. (It comes out after the tabs on the charger have cleared their retainers.) Using a dry cotton cloth, clean any paper dust and toner buildup from the outside of the paper discharger.
Page 88: Cleaning The Opc Belt Cartridge
4 show the printer without the duplex unit. However, the instructions are the same for all models. Open the printer’s front cover, release the OPC belt cartridge lock levers, and remove the OPC belt cartridge. 3-34 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 89: Cleaning The Laser Lens
Clean the corona wire using the built-in wire cleaner attached to the corona case. While pinching the two tabs of the wire cleaner together, slide the wire cleaner to both ends of the corona case. Caution: Failure to return the wire cleaner to its home position (marked by an arrow on the corona case), may degrade print quality.
Page 90: Cleaning The Paper Exit Rollers
The two tabs should snap back into place. Reinstall the four toner cartridges. Close the printer’s front cover. Cleaning the Paper Exit Rollers » Note: A dry cotton cloth is required for this procedure. Turn off and unplug the printer. 3-36 Tabs magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 91 Caution: If you have a duplex unit installed, make sure you have opened the duplex unit top cover before completing the following step. Forced opening of the printer top cover first may damage the unit. Pull the latch to release the top cover, and then open the cover. »...
Page 92: Cleaning The Exterior Of The Printer
Never use sharp or rough implements, such as wire or plastic cleaning pads. Never spray a cleaning solution directly on the printer as the cleaning solution will penetrate to the interior of the printer and cause damage. 3-38 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 93: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Cleaning Schedule You should perform a thorough cleaning every 30,000 single-sided pages or 12 months. This item needs cleaning... Corona wire (also known as the OPC charge wire) Laser lens OPC belt cartridge Paper discharger Paper exit rollers (also known as paper guides) Printer exterior Printer interior...
Page 94: Preventive Maintenance Schedule
12 months, whichever comes earlier. After... 30,000 single-sided pages. Replace 240K kit displays in the message window (after 240,000 single-sided pages). magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide By... User See “Cleaning the Transfer Unit” on page 3-30. User See “Cleaning the Transfer Unit”...
Page 95: Replacement Schedule
Replacement Schedule This item needs replacing... After... Cleaning roller Fuser oil bottle OPC belt cartridge Ozone filter Toner Waste toner bottle Drum cleaner Everyday Operations and Printer Care Check fuser cleaning roller or Replace cleaning Roller displays in the message window (after 20,000 single-sided pages at 5% coverage of each color).
Page 96: What's Next
5% coverage of each toner color. 120,000 single-sided pages. 600,000 single-sided pages. 240,000 single-sided pages at 5% coverage of each toner color. magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide By... Authorized service provider. Authorized service provider. Authorized service provider. Authorized service provider. Authorized service provider.
Page 97 Advanced Printer Operations In This Chapter . . . “High-Resolution Printing” on page 4-2 “Minimum System Memory Requirements” on page 4-2 “Optimizing Printing Performance over a Parallel Port” on page 4-3 “Cassette Chaining” on page 4-4 “Duplex (2-Sided) Printing” on page 4-5 “Printing Sample Pages”...
Page 98: Minimum System Memory Requirements
High-Resolution Printing MINOLTA-QMS technology provides a print resolution for almost every application or budget. The magicolor 6100 DeskLaser supports 4-color printing for each of the fol- lowing resolutions at rated engine speed: 600x600 dpi...
Page 99: Optimizing Printing Performance Over A Parallel Port
You may need additional memory (DIMMs) for the following: To print complex graphics For increased collation performance For increased spooling performance For duplex printing on large media sizes Optimizing Printing Performance over a Parallel Port » Note: This information applies only to PCs with Windows 95/98. On PCs with Windows 2000/NT 4.0, the parallel port is controlled by printer driver software.
Page 100: Enabling/Disabling Cassette Chaining
Using the Configuration Menu Menu Engine/Chain Inputbins Choices Default On—Switches to the next cassette with the same size and type of media when the default cassette is empty. Off—Doesn’t switch cassettes; uses only the default cassette. magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 101: Duplex (2-Sided) Printing
Duplex (2-Sided) Printing » Note: Duplexing is only supported on plain paper and limited thick stock. Manual Duplexing If you don’t have an automatic duplexing option, you can duplex print manually: Print on one side of the paper, reinsert the printed sheet(s) into the media cassette (blank side up), and then print the second side.
Page 102: Updating The Printer Driver/Monitor
Crown Print Monitor files are misplaced or deleted, you should replace the existing files by re-installing the software components. Close all open software applications. If you’re re-installing files from the CD-ROM, insert the magicolor 6100 DeskLaser Documentation and Software CD-ROM (shipped with your printer) in the CD-ROM drive on your computer.
Page 103: Updating System Software
2, “Printer Driver Configuration.” Updating System Software The system software in your magicolor 6100 DeskLaser is stored in flash ROM, read-only memory that can be erased and rewritten to “in a flash.” This allows you to update the system software over the parallel interface without opening up the printer and installing new PROMs.
Page 104 After the updated system software has been written to flash ROM, the printer reboots (Booting...) with the new system image, and returns to Idle. What's Next? See chapter 5, “Options,” for information on the installation and use of optional accessories available for your printer. magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 105 Options In This Chapter . . . “Additional Media Handling” on page 5-2 “Lower Feeder Unit (LFU)” on page 5-3 “Duplex Unit” on page 5-10 “Dual In-Line Memory Modules” on page 5-13 “Printer Cabinet” on page 5-16...
Page 106: Additional Media Handling
Correct any bent corners, and then tap the postcards on a flat surface to align them. Remove the upper media cassette from the printer (and remove any media in the cassette). The postcard adapter can be installed only in the upper media cassette. magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 107: Lower Feeder Unit (Lfu)
Install the postcard adapter onto the cassette as shown. Adjust the media guides to the length and width of the postcards. » Note: Make sure the guides are snug enough to keep the postcards straight, but not so tight that they buckle the postcards.
Page 108: Unpacking The Lfu
Bitte versuchen Sie niemals, den Drucker alleine anzuheben oder zu transportieren. Achten Sie bitte darauf, daß der Drucker mit eingebauten Tonerkartuschen nur waagerecht transportiert wird. Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the power cord and all interface cables from the printer. magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 109 Move the lower feeder unit to a table or flat surface near the printer. Position the LFU cable connector away from the rear of the LFU. Check the front and rear positions of the positioning pins on the LFU(s) and make sure the metal coupler is in the open position (pushed to its right- most position).
Page 110 Remove the printer’s connector access cover on the bottom left side of the printer by sliding the cover down and then out. The connector access cover is replaced by the left side cover of the LFU. Access cover magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 111 Install the metal bracket underneath the side of the printer just below the con- nector. Holding the bracket at a slight angle, slide it up into the hole underneath the printer before setting it to vertical. Make sure that the hole in the metal bracket is lined up with the correspond- ing hole on the input feeder.
Page 112 LFUs together. 12 Connect the cable at the left rear of the LFU to the printer. For dual LFU installations: connect the lower LFU cable to the upper LFU connector. magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 113 13 Install the right side cover(s). 14 Install the left side cover(s). Attach the rotation slot on the cover to the rotation pin on the LFU. Rotate the left side cover to snap it into place on the printer. 15 For best output quality and longest con- sumables life, install the printer on a hard, flat, level (within 1.5°) surface capable of supporting about 143 lbs (65 kg).
Page 114: Duplex Unit
The duplex unit attaches to the rear of the printer and the lower feeder unit (LFU). You must have at least one LFU attached before installing the duplex unit. Turn off the printer and unplug it. Unpack the duplex unit from its shipping box. 5-10 Right side of printer 105MATI.EPS magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 115 Remove the upper paper exit cover from the top-rear of the printer. Facing the back of the printer, using a small coin or flat-bladed screwdriver, remove the two plugs from the upper-rear of the printer by gently prying outward from the plug slots.
Page 116 10 Close the duplex unit top cover. 11 Remove the left side cover from the printer. 12 Connect the duplex unit cable to the black connector at the left rear side of the printer. 5-12 Thumbscrews magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 117: Dual In-Line Memory Modules
Dual In-Line Memory Modules Your magicolor 6100 DeskLaser comes with 32 MB RAM. However, you can upgrade it to a maximum of 256 MB of RAM through the installation of additional DIMMs (Dual in-line memory modules, compact circuit boards with surface-mount memory chips).
Page 118 Position the controller board on a flat surface so the controller board lies flat and the I/O connector panel is facing you. 5-14 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 119 If you need to remove a DIMM before installing one, remove it as follows; otherwise skip to step 5. » Note: If both DIMM connectors are filled and you want to install more memory, you must remove both DIMMs and install one DIMM of a greater memory capacity or install two DIMMS of equal size.
Page 120: Printer Cabinet
What’s Next? The next chapter describes the proper way to remove media jams from the magicolor 6100 DeskLaser. In addition, details that will assist you to identify and avoid printer problems are included to help you keep printing production running smoothly.
Page 121: Printer Jams And Troubleshooting
Printer Jams and Troubleshooting In This Chapter . . . “Automatic Jam Recovery” on page 6-3 “Preventing Media Jams” on page 6-3 “Understanding the Media Path” on page 6-5 “Media Jam Status Messages” on page 6-7 “Removing Media Jams” on page 6-7 “Installation Troubleshooting”...
Page 122 “Printer Driver/Print Monitor Problems” on page 6-25 “Output Problems” on page 6-25 “Duplex Unit Problems” on page 6-26 “Print Quality Problems” on page 6-27 “Image Defects” on page 6-28 “Placing a Service Call” on page 6-35 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 123: Automatic Jam Recovery
Automatic Jam Recovery The magicolor 6100 DeskLaser provides automatic jam recovery (when enabled through the Engine/Error Recovery menu). After you remove any jammed media, printing automatically resumes from the page the printer stopped at when the jam occurred.
Page 124 Ensure that you have the correct media type selected if you’re printing on enve- lopes, glossy stock, labels, thick stock, transfer media, or transparencies. Ensure that the printer is on a hard, flat, level surface. Ensure that the cassette contains only one type of media at a time. magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 125: Understanding The Media Path
Understanding the Media Path Understanding the printer’s media path will help you locate media jams. The media cassette is located at the bottom front of the printer. The media is picked from the cas- sette, passed under the transfer drum, passed through the fuser, and delivered via the paper exit unit to the media exit tray, which is the top of the printer.
Page 126: With Optional Duplex Unit
Note: Since several sheets are cycling through the printer/duplex unit at the same time, recovering from a media jam may require the removal of more than one sheet. Output tray Fuser Transfer drum Side view magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide Front Standard cassette Optional cassette...
Page 127: Media Jam Status Messages
Media Jam Status Messages When a jam occurs, the message window on the control panel displays one of five messages: Misfeed Jam, Inner Jam, Outer Jam, Drum Jam, or Duplex Jam. Frequent jams in any area indicate that area should be checked, repaired, or cleaned. Repeated jams may also happen if you’re using the wrong weight print media.
Page 128: Inner Jams, Outer And Drum Jams
If some toner remains on your clothes, use cool, not hot water, to rinse the toner off, provided your clothing is washable. Open the rear cover of the printer. magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 129 Remove the jammed media by pulling it toward you. Close the printer’s rear cover. If there still is a jam message, open the printer’s top cover. Pull the top latch to release the top cover. Remove the jammed media by pulling it toward you.
Page 130 Close the fuser roller pressure release levers (one at each end of the fuser). Close the top cover of the printer. 10 Close the rear cover of the printer. 6-10 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 131: Duplex Unit Jams
Duplex Unit Jams Open the duplex unit top cover. Remove the jammed media. Close the duplex unit top cover. If there still is a jam message, open the duplex unit lower cover. Remove the jammed media by pulling it toward you. Close the duplex unit lower cover.
Page 132 10 Open the duplex unit top cover. 11 Pull the top latch to release the top cover. 12 Remove the jammed media by pulling it toward you. 6-12 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 133: Other Jams
13 If the media doesn’t come out eas- ily, open the fuser roller pressure release levers (one at each end of the fuser). 14 Open the printer’s rear cover (accessible with the duplex unit lower cover and paper guide open) and remove the jammed media by pulling it from the bot- tom of the fuser, not from the top of the fuser.
Page 134: Installation Troubleshooting
The transfer unit was Refer to the steps in “Cleaning the jarred open during the Transfer Unit” on page 6-30 for installation and needs to information on opening and closing the be closed. transfer unit. magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 135: Status Messages
Status Messages » Note: Status messages are not displayed while the printer is off line. This status message... ADJUST INPUTBIN BIN BELT CARTRIDGE MISINSTALLED CANCELLING JOB CHECK CLEANING ROLLER CHECK WASTE TONER CLEANING ROLLER MISINSTALLED DRUM JAM DUPLEX JAM DUPLEX UNIT PANEL OPEN Printer Jams and Troubleshooting means...
Page 136 The oil bottle for the fuser unit is running low. magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide Do this... No action needed. When a print job is received, the printer returns to normal power within 90 seconds.
Page 137 This status message... IDLE INNER JAM MEDIA MISMATCH MISFEED JAM NO PRNTREQ ERROR OPTIONAL BIN REAR DOOR OPEN OUTER JAM OUTPUT BIN FULL OUTPUT BIN JAM PROCESSING... PUT SIZE PAPER IN ANY BIN Printer Jams and Troubleshooting means... The printer is on line, but no jobs are in process.
Page 138 100 pages before the printer stops. The x (color) toner cartridge is not installed properly. magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide Do this... Refill the cassette with the specified size media. Close the rear cover.
Page 139: Service Messages
Service Messages This service message... CALL FOR SERVICE C3 NVRAM ERROR CALL FOR SERVICE C4 ENG CTRLR HW CALL FOR SERVICE C7 TIMING CLOCK CALL FOR SERVICE D1 Y CLUTCH CALL FOR SERVICE D2 M CLUTCH CALL FOR SERVICE D3 C CLUTCH CALL FOR SERVICE D4 K CLUTCH CALL FOR SERVICE D5 YK SOLND CALL FOR SERVICE D6 MC SOLND...
Page 140 CALL FOR SERVICE P6 OPT FAN ERROR** * DUP CTRLR HW: Duplex Controller Hardware error. **The error messages P1 through P6 apply only to models with the duplex unit installed. 6-20 Means... See the information on the previous page. magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 141: Testing Ethernet Communication
Testing Ethernet Communication Make sure the printer is on and connected to your network by pinging the printer. From a PC connected to your network: Go to Start/Programs/MS-DOS Prompt (Start/Programs/Command Prompt for NT). In the DOS window, type ping ipaddress If your printer’s network connection is working correctly, your screen displays information similar to the following: Microsoft<R>...
Page 142 Reply from 161.33.128.5: Destination host unreachable. Ping statistics for 161.33.128.5: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 <0% loss>, Approximate round trip times in milliseconds: Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms C:\WINDOWS> 6-22 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 143: Printer Problem Checklist
This section contains a list of possible printer problems and solutions. Be sure you’ve followed the steps in the magicolor 6100 DeskLaser Installation Guide . If there is no status message in the control panel message window, use the following...
Page 144: Opc Belt Cartridge Problems
Occasionally, software applications interfere with each other. Some applications send a printer prep file to the printer at the beginning of each document. When this occurs, other prep files cannot be sent without resetting the printer. Monitor your activities to 6-24 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 145: X600, 1200X600 Dpi Printing Unavailable At Rated Speed
see if there is a correlation between your use of a certain application and the printer resetting. If so, contact the application developer. If the printer resets in other circumstances, you should call your local vendor for service. Printer Driver/Print Monitor Problems If your printer driver or Crown Print Monitor files become corrupted, misplaced or deleted, you should replace the existing files by re-installing the software components.
Page 146: Duplex Unit Problems
For heavier weights, manual duplexing is recom- mended. In general, if you’re having output problems with your duplex unit, try the following: Ensure that you are using correct media. Do not duplex envelopes, glossy stock, labels, transfer media, or transparencies. 6-26 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 147: Print Quality Problems
Ensure that you have not mixed media types in your media cassette. Ensure that your document has more than one page. In the printer driver (Paper tab, Duplex option), choose Long-edge (flipped as in a loose-leaf notebook) or Short-edge (flipped as on a clipboard). Remove media that is still jammed.
Page 148: Image Defects
Remove the toner cartridge and rock it several times from side to side. The toner can settle, and this procedure redistributes the toner. Reinsert the cartridge and try printing again. Place a service call to your local vendor. 6-28 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 149: Blurred Or Lightly Stained Background
Specific Listed next are several print quality problems with possible solutions. Try the solutions in the sequence given. If the solutions listed do not solve the problem, place a service call to your local vendor. » Note: The following examples are based on 11"x17" media orientation. Blurred or Lightly Stained Background Colored Bands, Horizontal Banding Printer Jams and Troubleshooting...
Page 150: Irregular Print, Mottled Image
Toner does not adhere well to paper where it has become wet. Replace the paper in the cassette with dry paper. Confirm the proper installation of the transfer roller. If necessary, replace the transfer roller. magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 151: Mixed Color Image, Color Misregistration
Missing Image at Edge Mixed Color Image, Color Misregistration Printer Jams and Troubleshooting If the edge of an image is missing or optical density declines: Check the toner cartridge in question, and install new one, if necessary. Check the OPC belt cartridge, and install new one, if necessary.
Page 152: Spotting
Check the surface of the OPC belt cartridge, gently clean up the foreign particle using a soft, dry cloth, and replace the OPC belt cartridge, if necessary. If images appear too dark: Install new toner cartridges. magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 153: Too Light
Too Light If images appear too light: Toner Smudges, Residual Images If the toner smudges are on only the front of the page: If toner smudges are on the back of the page: If toner smudges are on the front and back of the page: If the image of the previous page comes out lightly: Printer Jams and Troubleshooting Remove the toner cartridges and gently rock them horizontally...
Page 154: Uneven Print Density
Reinstall the OPC belt cartridge. If necessary, replace the OPC belt cartridge. If a wide vertical white band appears: Check the transfer drum surface. If necessary, clean the oil off the surface. Ensure that the transfer unit is closed. magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 155: Dashed Lines Not Printing
Dashed Lines Not Printing Word 2000 Document (Windows 2000/NT4.0, 1200 x 600 dpi)... 1.0 pt 0.5 pt 0.25 pt What’s printed... 1.0 pt 0.5 pt 0.25 pt Placing a Service Call If you have a problem you cannot resolve, contact your local vendor. Your local vendor is best equipped to immediately handle any problem you may encounter.
Page 157: Repacking The Printer
Repacking the Printer In This Chapter . . . “Storing the Printer” on page 7-2 “Relocating the Printer” on page 7-3 “Repacking the Printer” on page 7-4...
Page 158: Storing The Printer
Use the fuser oil remover syringe that came with your printer or an eye-dropper to remove any excess oil from the printer. » Note: Dispose of the oil in accordance with local safety laws and regulations. magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide Nozzle...
Page 159: Relocating The Printer
Relocating the Printer Occasionally, you may have to move your printer to a different location, either nearby or to a distant location. Caution: Never lift a printer with the fuser oil bottle installed. To avoid toner contamina- tion during shipment, leave the OPC belt cartridge installed. To avoid damage to your printer, we advise you to follow the next instructions very carefully.
Page 160: Repacking The Printer
For prices and availability, call 1 (877) 778-2657. What's Involved? Repacking your printer for shipment involves the following steps. Each is described in more detail in the following sections. Remove the cables and media tray(s). magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 161: Remove The Cables And Media Tray(S)
Remove the toner cartridges. Prepare the fuser unit for shipment (includes removing the fuser oil bottle). Change the waste toner bottle. Remove the duplex unit (if attached). Remove the lower feeder unit(s) (if attached). Pack the printer for shipment. Remove the Cables and Media Tray(s) Turn off the printer.
Page 162 Use the fuser oil remover syringe that came with your printer or an eye-dropper to remove any excess oil from the printer. » Note: Dispose of the oil in accordance with local safety laws and regulations. magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide Knob...
Page 163 Stuff several clean, wadded paper towels into the space normally occupied by the oil bottle to absorb any residual oil during shipment. » Note: Don’t force the paper towels in, but make sure there are enough to fill the space. At the top of the fuser, rotate the two lock levers to release the cleaning roller.
Page 164: Change The Waste Toner Bottle
Install a new waste toner bottle. Caution: It is imperative that the printer ships with a new waste toner bottle. Close the printer’s top and front covers. Tension release levers magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide Waste toner bottle...
Page 165: Remove The Duplex Unit
Remove the Duplex Unit » Note: If you don’t have a duplex unit installed, skip to the next section. Close the printer’s top and front covers. Remove the left plastic side cover from the lower feeder unit. » Note: If you have two lower feeder units installed, remove the left plastic side cover from the top lower feeder unit only.
Page 166 » Note: If you’re returning the printer for service, you don’t need to return the duplex unit unless instructed to do so. 7-10 Thumbscrews Plugs magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide Upper paper exit cover...
Page 167: Remove The Lower Feeder Unit(S)
Remove the Lower Feeder Unit(s) » Note: If you don’t have a lower feeder unit installed, skip to the next section. Close the printer’s top and front covers. Remove the plastic side covers from the sides of the lower feeder unit. »...
Page 168 Repack the lower feeder unit in its original shipping carton for storage or shipment. » Note: If you’re returning the printer for service, you don’t need to return the lower feeder unit unless instructed to do so. 7-12 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 169: Repack The Printer
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 2600439-500. In loca- tions outside the United States, refer to the Service & Support Guide or www.minolta- qms.com.
Page 170 Secure the shipping carton with the base tray to the pallet using proper strapping and buckling supplies. Strapping/Buckling Kit Contents 4 lengths of strapping precut to the appropriate length 4 buckles to secure the strapping 7-14 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 171 Instructions Thread one end of the strapping through the wooden pallet. Pull the two ends of the strapping together in the approximate center of the top of the printer. Thread both ends up through the center of the buckle. Weave the slack of one end through the buckle.
Page 172 Pull the buckle as tight against the printer as possible. Some slack may still exist. Repeat this procedure three more times, spacing the straps equidistant across the box. 7-16 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 173: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications In This Appendix . . . “Requirements” on page A-2 “Engine and Controller Specifications” on page A-6 “Print Media” on page A-13 “PC Cable Pinouts” on page A-15 “Regulatory” on page A-17 “Warranty Considerations” on page A-18...
Page 174: Location Requirements
Near your computer—6.5' (2 m) or less for an IEEE 1284 bidirectional parallel con- nection; cables for other connections may be longer. magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User’s Guide...
Page 175: Power Requirements
Close to an easily accessible power supply on an exclusively dedicated power outlet. Don’t connect it to the same electrical outlet as noise-generating equipment. If the printer is connected to the same circuit used by other high-current machines, such as a copier or air conditioner, or to an electrically noisy machine, low voltage or noise may cause overheating, computing errors resulting in data loss, and improper performance.
Page 176 6 amps for a 220–240 V system and 13 amps for a 100 V system. Should not be connected to the same electrical outlet as the printer. a 120 V system, and 50 Hz ±2 Hz for a 220-240 V system. magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User’s Guide...
Page 177: Recommended Pc Configuration
Energy Star Compliance The magicolor 6100 DeskLaser is compliant with US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star regulations. After a specified period of inactivity, the printer changes to a low-power state (the engine remains on, but the fuser turns off). When a print job is received, the printer returns to normal power.
Page 178: Print Speed—Simplex
** Reduced 2-color page rate for Black/Yellow combination only. Hitachi Color Laser SL-3 Monochrome 75,000 pages 2-Color 12 (8*) 12 (8*) 6 (4*) 6 (4*) 6 (4*) 3.9 (3.3**) 3.9 (3.2**) 3.9 (3.2**) magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User’s Guide 4-Color 18,750 pages 3-Color 4-Color...
Page 179: Print Speed—Duplex
Print Speed—Duplex The following table defines the maximum print speed in Pages Per Minute (ppm). Monochrome Page size Letter Legal Ledger Oversize Film Label Thick * Reduced 2-color page rate for Black/Yellow combination only General Printer type Desktop, non-impact, 4-color printer Print method Scanner: Semiconductor laser with rotating mirror Recorder: Black writing electrophotographic...
Page 180: Consumable Life Expectancies
» Note: Consumables for the magicolor 6100 DeskLaser are available from your local vendor. See the Service & Support Guide for a list of locations and telephone numbers.
Page 181: Controller
Waste toner pack 18,000 pages** at 5% coverage of each color Notes *A plane is a single pass of the OPC belt (one toner color). For example, a one -color, single-sided (simplex) print job makes one pass (one plane), and a two-color print job makes two passes (two planes). **A single-sided page (also called a face) consists of four passes (or planes) of the OPC belt, since most color print jobs use all four toner colors.
Page 182: Electrical
Energy Star compliant Current Mode Operation Standby Power saver mode A-10 Average 600 watts ref. 200 watts Average 5 amperes 1.7 amperes magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User’s Guide Maximum 1350 watts 1350 watts 45 watts Maximum 11 amperes 11 amperes 0.40 amperes...
Page 183: Environmental
Environmental Noise level Printing: Less than 55 dB (A) Standby: Less than 48 dB (A) Relative Operating: 20–80% RH (noncondensing) humidity Transportation/Storage: 10–90% RH (noncondensing) Temperature Operating: 50–90.5° F (10–32.5° C) range Transportation/Storage: 32–95° F (0–35° C) Altitude Operating: 0–8200 ft (0–2500 m) Inclination Operating: Less than or equal to 1.5°...
Page 184: Physical
26 lbs (12 kg) Shipping*: Shipping*: Printer: 145 lbs (66 kg) Printer: 145 lbs (66 kg) Lower Input Feeder: Lower Input Feeder: 31 lbs (14 kg) 31 lbs (14 kg) Duplex Unit: 35 lbs (16 kg) magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User’s Guide...
Page 185: Print Media
Lower Input Feeder Loading height: (52 mm) Paper: About 500 sheets of 75 g/m Technical Specifications Note: For the magicolor 6100 DeskLaser, universal is the cassette size, not the paper size called Universal on other MINOLTA-QMS products. Print Media ) paper...
Page 186 A-14 Size (inches) 13x19 11x17 11.7x16.5 10.1x14.3 8.5x14 8.3x11.7 8.5x11 7.2x10.1 7.2x10.5 6.9x9.8 4.1x9.5 4.3x8.7 paper). magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User’s Guide Size (mm) 330.2x482.6 279.4x431.8 297x420 257x364 215.9x335.6 210x297 215.9x279.4 182x257 184x267 176x250 105x241.3 110x220...
Page 187: Pc Cable Pinouts
PC Cable Pinouts Centronics/IEEE 1284 Parallel This table gives the pinouts for the printer end of the Centronics/IEEE 1284 parallel cable used to connect your printer to a computer. Signal Pin No. 19-30 Notes to the Table Direction refers to the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer. Technical Specifications Signal Description Strobe-...
Page 188 The following table provides the pinouts for the 10BaseT/100BaseTX RJ45 Ethernet interface: Name Transmit Data + Transmit Data - Receive Data + No Contact No Contact Receive Data - No Contact No Contact A-16 Pinout View from Printer Interface magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User’s Guide...
Page 189 Regulatory CE Marking International (EU) EN 55022 Class B ITE EN 60950 IEC 801-2 IEC 801-3 IEC 801-4 cTick Mark ACA (Australia) AS/NZS 4251 AS/NZS 3458 Electromagnetic International (EU) Compatibility (EMC) IEC 801-2 IEC 801-3 IEC 801-4 Electromagnetic FCC (USA) Emissions (EMI) Title 47 CFR Ch.
Page 190: Warranty Considerations
If you must walk around before completing your task, discharge your body’s static electric charge again before touching the printer controller board. A-18 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User’s Guide...
Page 191 Notices In This Appendix . . . “Manual Notice” on page B-2 “FCC Compliance Statement” on page B-2 “Canadian Users Notice” on page B-3 “Laser Safety” on page B-3 “International Notices” on page B-4 “Colophon” on page B-4...
Page 192: Manual Notice
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. » Note: A shielded cable is required to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 193: Canadian Users Notice
Caution: Any modifications or changes to this product not expressly approved in writing by the manufacturer responsible for compliance to Federal Regulations could void the user's authority to operate this product within the Laws and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission. Canadian Users Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Page 194: International Notices
International Notices International Notices Power Cord The following power cord requirements are in effect for the 220v magicolor 6100 DeskLaser. Minimum 0.75 mm Minimum H05 VV - F Voltage Attention Norwegian users: This equipment is designed to operate within an IT power system where the line-to-line voltage does not exceed 240v.
Page 195: C Documentation On Cd-Rom
Documentation on CD-ROM In This Appendix . . . “Viewing Manuals on the CD-ROM” on page C-2 “Using Adobe Acrobat Reader” on page C-2...
Page 196: Viewing Manuals On The Cd-Rom
There are other buttons in the toolbar to change view or magnification of the document. As you browse through the document the open hand tool will sometimes turn into a pointing hand. You have discovered an embedded link in the manual. You will magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide...
Page 197 find these links in the table of contents, index, www addresses, and cross refer- ences. Click on the link to jump to a new location. You may discover a movie camera icon. Click the icon to play a Quick- Time video clip of the procedure described in the text. Use the Acrobat Reader Online Help for a more complete explanation of these features.
Page 199 Index Access option (SNMP) Privileges 1-15 Additional memory 5-13 Address Internet, SNMP NMS 1-14 Adjust x bin message 6-15 Adobe Acrobat Reader C-3 Advanced printing features Memory 4-2 Antistatic protection 5-13 Back panel open message 6-18 Belt cartridge misinstalled message 6-15 Blank pages 6-25 Blurred background 6-29 Border line 2-16...
Page 200 Duplexer unit open message 6-15 Duplexing Auto 4-5 Auto duplexing 4-5 Letterhead 4-5 Manual duplexing 4-5 Duplexing and Imageable Area 3-14 Duty cycle A-6 Electrical requirements A-10 Energy Conservation 1-9 Energy Saver menu 1-9 Energy Star A-5 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide—Index...
Page 201 Fuser oil low message 6-16 Fuser unit Draining 7-2, 7-6 Preparing for moving 7-5 Removing 7-5 Glossy Stock 3-9 High-resolution printing 4-2 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide—Index Idle Status message 6-17 Idle message 6-17 IEEE 1284 cable pinouts A-15 Image defects 6-28 Imageable area...
Page 202 Network menu HW Address 1-11 Internet Address 1-11 Network printing Windows 95/98 2-26 N-up 2-15 OHP film 3-12 Oil bottle See Fuser oil bottle Online indicator 1-5 Online key 1-6 OPC belt cartridge Problems 6-24 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide—Index...
Page 203 Recommended hardware A-5 PDF format 1-2 Physical specifications A-12 Pinouts, cable Centronics cable pinouts A-15 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide—Index Ethernet, 10BaseT RJ45 A-16 Plane, definition 3-42, A-9 PLEASE WAIT ERASING FLASH 4-8 PLEASE WAIT WRITING FLASH 4-8 Portrait orientation...
Page 204 Will not print 6-23 Send component 2-27 Service Calling for service 6-35 Messages 6-15 Setup Printer A-2 Shipping, printer 7-4 Replacement packaging 7-4, 7-13 RMA number 7-4, 7-14 Short Edge 4-5 SIMM Installation 5-13 Simplex, definition 3-42, A-9 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide—Index...
Page 205 Fuser oil low 6-16 Idle 6-17 Inner jam 6-7 Misfeed jam 6-7, 6-17 Outer jam 6-7, 6-17 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide—Index Output bin full 6-17 Put x paper in any bin 6-17 Put x paper in x bin 6-18 Replace belt 6-18...
Page 206 Media, choosing size 2-9 Paper, choosing size 2-9 Paper, choosing source 2-11 Windows driver Troubleshooting 6-25 Windows NT 4.0 printer driver Collate, choosing 2-10 Orientation, choosing 2-10 Reverse Page Order, choosing 2-10 Y2K Compliance A-5 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide—Index...

Xerox 6100 User Manual

About Your Printer

Standard Product Documentation

Printer Components

Control Panel

Configuration Menu

Printer Driver Configuration

Selecting the Crown Port

Configuring the Printer Driver

Bit Superdriver Setup

Sharing the Printer

Using the Crown Print Monitor

3 Everyday Operations and Printer Care

Media Sizes

Loading the Media Cassette

Using Media Other than Paper

Imageable Areas

Using Toner Cartridges

Replacing a Toner Cartridge

Replacing the OPC Belt Cartridge

Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle

Replacing the Cleaning Roller

Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle

Replacing the Ozone Filter

Handling the Printer

Cleaning the Printer

Maintenance Schedule

4 Advanced Printer Operations

High-Resolution Printing

Optimizing Printing Performance over a Parallel Port

Cassette Chaining

Duplex (2-Sided) Printing

Printing Sample Pages

Updating the Printer Driver/Monitor

Updating System Software

5 Options

Additional Media Handling

Lower Feeder Unit (LFU)

Duplex Unit

Dual In-Line Memory Modules

Printer Cabinet

Printer Jams and Troubleshooting

Automatic Jam Recovery

Preventing Media Jams

Understanding the Media Path

Removing Media Jams

Media Jam Status Messages

Installation Troubleshooting

Status and Service Messages

Testing Ethernet Communication

Printer Problem Checklist

OPC Belt Cartridge Problems

Control Panel Problems

Printer Driver/Print Monitor Problems

Output Problems

Duplex Unit Problems

Print Quality Problems

Image Defects

Placing a Service Call

Repacking the Printer

Storing the Printer

Relocating the Printer

Repacking the Printer

Print Media

PC Cable Pinouts

Regulatory

A Technical Specifications

Requirements

Engine and Controller Specifications

Warranty Considerations

B Notices

Manual Notice

FCC Compliance Statement

Canadian Users Notice

Laser Safety

International Notices

C Documentation on CD-ROM

Viewing Manuals on the CD-ROM

Using Adobe Acrobat Reader

Quick Links