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Minolta PagePro 8 Manual

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Step 1
Reference 1
Reference 2
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Reference 3
Unpacking the Printer ..................... 2
Printer Parts ..................................... 4
Control Panel ................................... 5
Attaching the Face-Down Tray
and Tray 1......................................... 6
Loading Paper ................................. 7
Connecting the Power Cord ........... 8
Turning the Power On/Off ............... 8
Printing a Test Page ........................ 9
Connecting the Printer to the
Computer (Local Connection) ...... 10
Installing the Printer Driver .......... 11
Troubleshooting ............................ 13

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  • Page 1 Contents Step 1 Unpacking the Printer ..... 2 Reference 1 Printer Parts ........4 Reference 2 Control Panel ........5 Step 2 Attaching the Face-Down Tray and Tray 1......... 6 Step 3 Loading Paper ......... 7 Step 4 Connecting the Power Cord ... 8 Step 5 Turning the Power On/Off ....
  • Page 2 Unpacking the Printer Step 1 Before operating your printer, read the Set-Up Instructions carefully from cover to cover. Use this guide for reference. 1. Face-down tray 2. Printer 3. Tray 1 4. Accessories User Kit including: • Quick Guide • User’s Manual •...
  • Page 3 Step 1 Pull out the cushion from the paper feed inlet. Peeling off the shipping tapes from the printer Pull out the cushion from the manual feed inlet.
  • Page 4 Printer Parts Reference 1 Face-up tray (option) Face-down tray Control panel Paper size guide Manual feed tray Tray cover Tray 2 cover (option) Second paper Tray 2 (500-sheet second cassette unit (option) cassette) (option) Top cover release button Paper size guide Tray 1 Power switch Paper support...
  • Page 5 Control Panel Reference 2 The control panel has three indicator lights and one button. READY indicator (green) PAPER indicator (amber) ERROR indicator (red) Panel button Printer is online • Receiving data via Printer is off. (ready). parallel interface. • Printing the test page.
  • Page 6 Attaching the Face-Down Tray Step 2 and Tray 1 Insert the 3 tabs of the face-down tray into the catch holes located along the top of the printer unit. Set the hooks that are located on both sides of the tray into the coordinating holes of the printer unit as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 7 Loading Paper Step 3 Remove the cover from Tray 1. Open the paper size guides. Place several pages of paper in Tray 1 and adjust the paper size guides. Replace the tray cover.
  • Page 8 Connecting the Power Cord Step 4 Make sure that the printer’s power Connect one end of the power switch is in the O (Off) position. cord that comes with the printer to the power cord socket. Plug the other end into a power outlet. Turning the Power On/Off Step 5 Turning the power ON...
  • Page 9 Printing a Test Page Step 6 Turn the printer on. Make sure that paper is loaded into the printer’s feeding tray. Make sure that both the PAPER and ERROR indicators are off, and the READY indicator is on. Briefly press the panel button to start the print Self-Test Page operation. Sample...
  • Page 10 Connecting the Printer to the Computer (Local Connection) Step 7 Turn the printer and the computer off. Connect one end of the interface cable to the parallel port of the computer. Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel connector on the back of the printer.
  • Page 11 Windows 95 Installing from CD-ROM 1. Turn on your computer and start up Windows 95. 2. Insert the Minolta PagePro CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 3. The opening screen automatically appears on the screen. 4. Follow the instructions, and select the type of installation you want.
  • Page 12 6. Change to the directory you created in the above step. Type: cd c:\mltdos 7. Copy the Minolta PagePro 8 DOS Printing Utility program file from the CD-ROM. Type: copy d:\drivers\pp8\dos\dosdisk.exe 8. Use the following command to uncompress the DOS Printing Utilities pro- gram file.
  • Page 13 Troubleshooting Reference 3 Clearing a Paper Misfeed Remove the misfed sheet of paper by pulling it in the direction indi- cated by the arrow. Face-down tray Face-up tray (Option) Tray 1 Manual feed tray Tray 2 (Option)
  • Page 14 Reference 3 Clearing a Paper Misfeed Inside the printer Caution • The fusing unit inside the printer can become very hot during operation. Do not touch the area to avoid injury. • Be careful to avoid touching the image transfer roller. Solving Print Quality Problems •...
  • Page 15 Reference 3 No output • Make sure that the printer is plugged in. • Make sure that power is turned on. • Make sure that you are using the correct type of printer cable. • Make sure that your computer’s communication port settings are cor- rect.
  • Page 17 Foreword Safety Information Laser Safety This is a page printer which operates by means of a laser. There is no pos- sibility of danger from the laser, provided the printer is operated accord- ing to the instructions in this manual. Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within protec- tive housing, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.
  • Page 18 Foreword For Finland, Sweden Users VAROITUS: Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteiylle. VARNNING: Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna bruksanvis- ning specificerats, kan användaren utsattas for osynlig laserstrålning som överskrider gränsen för laser klass 1.
  • Page 19 Foreword WARNING LABEL...
  • Page 20 Foreword This device must be used with a shielded interface (Parallel) cable. The use of non-shield cables is likely to result in interference with radio com- munications and is prohibited under 89/336/EEC rules. WARNING LABEL...
  • Page 21 Foreword ® This machine meets the EPA’s NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. ® What is an NERGY Printer ? ® NERGY printers have a feature that allows them to automatically “go to sleep” after a period of inactivity. This auto-feature can reduce a printer’s annual electricity costs by over 60 per- cent.
  • Page 22 To assist you to easily set up and operate your printer and install the Printer Driver software, the Minolta PagePro 8 Printer comes with a com- prehensive User Kit. The Minolta PagePro 8 User Kit consists of a Quick Guide for Installation and Reference, an User’s Manual and a Software Package.

  • Page 23: Table Of Contents

    Contents CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction Features ............... 1-1 Features: hardware.......... 1-1 Features: software ........... 1-1 Printer Parts and Accessories ......1-2 Control Panel ............1-4 Indicator Lights ..........1-4 Control Panel Button........1-7 Counter Reset Mode ........1-7 Job Cancel ..........1-7 Print Configuration........
  • Page 24 Contents Printer .............. 2-4 Printer Supplies ..........2-6 Setting-Up ............2-7 Installing the Face-Down Tray ......2-7 Installing Tray1..........2-7 Connecting the Power Cord......2-9 Loading Paper ..........2-10 Turning on the Printer ........2-12 Testing the Printer .......... 2-13 Connecting to a Computer ......
  • Page 25 Chapter 4: Printer Driver Introduction ............4-1 System Requirements ........4-2 Windows 95 ............4-3 To install the PagePro 8 Printer Driver..... 4-3 To uninstall the PagePro 8 Printer Driver..4-6 Displaying the PagePro 8 Driver Setup Dialog ............4-8 Under Windows 3.1 ...........
  • Page 26 Displaying the PagePro 8 Driver Setup Dialog ............4-27 Using the Minolta PagePro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows ..........4-30 Using the PagePro 8 Driver Setup Dialog ..4-31 Using the PagePro 8 Enhanced Driver Setup Dialog..........4-41 DOS Printing Utilities ........4-49 Installing DOS Printing Utilities ......
  • Page 27 Contents To start up the Status Display under Windows 95 ..........5-2 To start up the Status Display under Windows 3.1 ..........5-3 Using the Status Display ........5-4 To expand the size of the Status Display ..5-5 To turn Popup Error Messages On and Off..5-6 To specify popup message conditions .....
  • Page 28 Contents To reset the counter of the toner cartridge ..6-5 Replacing the Drum Cartridge ......6-6 To replace the drum cartridge ......6-6 To reset the counter of the drum cartridge ..6-10 Cleaning the Printer .......... 6-11 Cleaning the Outside of the Printer....6-11 Cleaning the Paper Transport Roller .....
  • Page 29 ..........7-12 Are your computer’s communications port settings correct? ......7-12 Chapter 8: Specifications PagePro 8 Printer ..........8-1 Second Paper Cassette Unit (Option) ....8-3 Interface Connector and Cable ......8-4 SIMM (Option) ............8-5 Appendix A: Glossary...
  • Page 30 Contents End User License Agreement ....... 2 Addresses MINOLTA-Partners in Europe... 10 MINOLTA Guarantee Certificate ......12 We do good service ..........16 viii...

  • Page 31: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter Introduction...

  • Page 32: Features

    Features Features The Minolta PagePro 8 printer is a laser printer developed exclusively for use with Windows 95, Windows 3.1, Windows NT4.0, and DOS operating systems. Features: hardware • Compact laser printer with HP LaserJet 6P emulation • Real 600 dpi (dots per inch) resolution •...

  • Page 33: Printer Parts And Accessories

    Printer Parts and Accessories Printer Parts and Accessories Face-up tray (option) Face-down tray Control panel Manual feed tray Paper size guide Tray cover Tray 2 (500-sheet second cassette) (option) Cassette cover (option) Second paper cassette unit (option) Paper size guide Tray 1 (multipurpose tray) Power switch...
  • Page 34 Printer Parts and Accessories Face-up/Face-down selection switch Power cord socket Parallel interface connector Fusing unit Top cover Image transfer roller Toner cartridge Drum cartridge...

  • Page 35: Control Panel

    Control Panel Control Panel The control panel has three indicator lights and one button. Ready (green) Paper (amber) Error (red) Panel Button Indicator Lights The three indicator lights turn on, off, or blink in combination to let you know the current status of the printer. You can find out details of the printer’s status by checking the information that appears on your computer screen.
  • Page 36 Second paper cassette unit is not Blinking Blinking installed. Blinking Waiting for remaining print data. Blinking Blinking Blinking Counter reset mode. Engine communication error. Turn off Blinking Blinking the printer and contact Minolta dealer. Controller error. Turn off the printer and Blinking contact Minolta dealer.
  • Page 37 Error Engine error (fusing unit). Turn off the Blinking printer and contact Minolta dealer. Engine error (laser). Turn off the printer Blinking and contact Minolta dealer. Engine error (polygon scanner). Turn off Blinking Blinking the printer and contact Minolta dealer.

  • Page 38: Control Panel Button

    Control Panel Control Panel Button Depending on the status of the printer, the control panel button performs any one of the following operations. • Reset the counter • Job cancel • Print configuration page • Form feed Counter Reset Mode Use the following procedure whenever you want to reset the counter.

  • Page 39: Print Configuration

    Control Panel Print Configuration Use the following procedure whenever you want to print a sheet that shows the current printer settings. • Hold down the control panel button for a few seconds. Form Feed When a memory overflow occurs, press the control panel button to perform a form feed.

  • Page 40: Chapter 2: Setting-Up

    Chapter Setting-Up...

  • Page 41: Installation Precautions

    Installation Precautions Installation Precautions Note the following important precautions when selecting a location for the printer and when connecting it to a power source. Selecting a Location for the Printer A proper location helps to ensure that your printer provides you with the long service life for which it is designed.

  • Page 42: Power Source

    Installation Precautions Power Source The following are the power source requirements for this printer. • Power source: 220-240 V at 50 - 60 Hz • Voltage fluctuation: Within 220 V -10%, 240 V +10% • Frequency fluctuation: Within ±0.3% Note •...

  • Page 43: Space Requirements

    Installation Precautions Space Requirements Be sure to provide space around the printer as indicated below, to ensure easier printer operation, paper and toner replacement, and maintenance. 394 (15-1/2") 700 (27-1/2") With Optional Second Paper Cassette Unit 394 (15-1/2") 743 (29-1/4") Unit: mm(inch)

  • Page 44: Operational Precautions

    Operational Precautions Operational Precautions Note the following important precautions whenever using the printer. Operating Environment The following describes the operating environment required when using the printer. • Temperature: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with fluctuation of 10°C (18°F) per hour •...
  • Page 45 • Should liquid or any piece of metal accidently get inside the printer, immediately turn it off, unplug the power cord, and con- tact Minolta dealer. Failure to take this immediate action creates the danger of fire or electrical shock.

  • Page 46: Printer Supplies

    • Use only the original Minolta toner cartridge. • Keep supplies out of the reach of children. • Should your hands become soiled with toner, immediately wash them with soap and water.

  • Page 47: Setting-Up

    Setting-Up Setting-Up See the Quick Guide for Installation and Reference that comes with the User Kit before unpacking. Set-up the printer according to the following instructions. Note • Always use a shielded interface cable. Use of an unshielded cable can result in radio interference with data.
  • Page 48 Setting-Up Attach the cover onto Tray1. 2-10...

  • Page 49: Connecting The Power Cord

    Setting-Up Connecting the Power Cord Make sure that the printer’s power switch is in the (Off) posi- tion. Connect one end of the power cord that comes with the printer to the power cord socket. Plug the other end into a power outlet. 2-11...

  • Page 50: Loading Paper

    Setting-Up Loading Paper Remove the cover from Tray1. Open the paper size guides. 2-12...
  • Page 51 Setting-Up Place the paper stack onto the tray, print-side up. Secure the stack by adjusting the paper size guides. Note • A maximum level mark on the paper size guide shows how high you can stack paper on Tray 1. Make sure that paper is stacked no higher than this mark.

  • Page 52: Turning On The Printer

    Setting-Up Turning on the Printer After connecting the printer to a power outlet, press the power switch to turn it on. Turning on the printer causes all the indicators on the control panel to light, which indicates that the printer is warming up. In about 20 seconds, only the READY indicator remains lit, indicating that the printer is ready to print.

  • Page 53: Testing The Printer

    Setting-Up Testing the Printer Before connecting to a computer, perform the following procedure to print a self-test page and see if the printer is working correctly. Place the paper onto Tray1. Make sure that both the PAPER and ERROR indicators are off, and the READY indicator is on.
  • Page 54 Setting-Up Sample Self-Test Page Note • See Chapter 7 of this manual for information on what to do if the self- test page does not print when you press the panel button. • It is only possible to print the test page on A4-, B5-, Letter- or Execu- tive-size paper.

  • Page 55: Connecting To A Computer

    Setting-Up Connecting to a Computer Make sure that the printer and the computer you are connecting it to are both turned off. Connect one end of the interface cable to the parallel port of the computer. Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel connector on the back of the printer.

  • Page 56: Options

    500 sheets of A4 size paper called Tray 2. The same unit can accommodate a variety of other paper trays as well (Letter, Legal, Executive and B5). Contact your Minolta dealer to find out how you can add these trays to increase the capabilities of your printer.
  • Page 57 Options Load paper onto Tray 2 (see page 3-5 for details). Insert Tray 2 into the second paper cassette unit. Note • Be sure to use both hands whenever Tray 2 is removed from or inserted into the second paper cassette unit. 2-19...

  • Page 58: Face-Up Tray

    Options Face-Up Tray This face-up tray receives printed pages, printed side up, as they are output from the printer. Printed pages are not rolled during the printer’s output sequence when this tray is used. For this reason, the face-up tray is recommended for thick paper or envelopes to avoid curling during the feeding process.
  • Page 59 Options This setting is controlled by a switch which is located on the right side of the printer toward the rear (see illustration). When the switch is flush with the top of the printer, prints are output printed side down (factory default). When the switch is pressed in, prints are output printed side up.

  • Page 60: Simm (Single In-Line Memory Module)

    Options SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module) You can avoid many errors caused by data overload by installing sufficient memory into the printer. This Printer comes with 2MB of memory. You can increase memory capacity up to 34MB by installing an optional 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32MB optional SIMM.
  • Page 61 Options Remove the side cover. Caution • Do not touch any part of the main circuit inside the printer. Being careful not to touch the connection points along the edge of the SIMM, insert the board into the socket on the main circuit. Apply pressure until the SIMM locks into place.
  • Page 62 Options Replace the side cover using the two screws provided to secure it in place. Print a self-test page (page 2-16) and check to confirm that the “Total Memory” item correctly shows the increase in memory capacity. If it does not, repeat the above steps making sure that the SIMM is installed correctly.

  • Page 63: Chapter 3: Using The Printer

    Chapter Using the Printer...

  • Page 64: Printing Paper

    Printing Paper Printing Paper Caution • This printer is designed to print on only the following types of paper. Type Paper Plain Paper Special Paper Feeding weighing: Recycled Trans- Labels Letter- Enve- J-Post (Post- Thick Paper Port 60 to 90 g/m Paper parency head...

  • Page 65: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Loading Paper There are three sources that can be used to feed paper into the printer: Tray 1, the manual feed tray, and the optional Tray 2. Tray 1 is the standard source for supplying paper to the printer. Various types and sizes of paper can be fed from this tray.
  • Page 66 Loading Paper Open the paper size guides. Place a stack of paper in the center of Tray1. Adjust the paper size guides so that both the left and the right sides of the paper stack are secure. Note • A maximum level mark on the paper size guide shows how high you can stack paper on Tray 1.
  • Page 67 Loading Paper Note • Do not load additional paper until the paper currently loaded onto Tray1 is completely used. • Never load paper while the printer is performing a reset operation (page 1-7). • Pull out the paper support in Tray 1 when printing on Legal size paper. Replace the tray cover on Tray 1.

  • Page 68: Loading Paper Onto Tray 2

    Loading Paper Loading Paper onto Tray 2 Note • Make sure that the Tray 2 cassette for the proper size of paper to be used for printing has been installed into the second paper cassette unit. For instructions on inserting (and removing) the Tray 2 cassette into (and from) the second paper cassette unit, refer to Chapter 2.
  • Page 69 Loading Paper Remove the cover of the cassette from Tray 2. Press down on the paper lifting plate located inside of Tray 2 until it locks.
  • Page 70 Loading Paper Place a stack of up to 500 sheets of paper into Tray 2 so that the side that was facing up when the paper was unwrapped is still facing up. Note • A maximum level mark inside the inlet of Tray 2 shows how high you can stack paper on Tray 2.
  • Page 71 Loading Paper Replace the cassette cover and insert Tray 2 into the second paper cassette unit. 3-10...

  • Page 72: Manual Paper Feed

    Loading Paper Manual Paper Feed Make sure that the tray cover is properly attached to Tray1. Open the paper size guides. Insert the sheet of paper into the manual feed tray with the side to be printed facing up. 3-11...
  • Page 73 Loading Paper Adjust the paper size guides so that both sides of the paper are secure. Note • Insert only one sheet of paper or one envelope at a time when feeding manually. 3-12...

  • Page 74: Printing On Envelopes

    Loading Paper Printing on Envelopes The manual feed tray supports feeds of Commercial 10, Monarch, DL, C5, and B5 envelopes. Manually feed envelopes one by one into the manual feed tray. Place the envelope with the side to be printed facing up on the tray.
  • Page 75 Loading Paper • Use envelopes of which flaps run the entire length of the enve- lope. Envelopes that seal at one end will not feed properly. • Do not use envelopes that have a window. Such envelopes can seriously damage the printer. •...

  • Page 76: Chapter 4: Printer Driver

    Chapter Printer Driver...

  • Page 77: Introduction

    Display. Important! • The printer driver for your PagePro 8 is located on the CD-ROM that comes with your printer. If your computer is not equipped with a CD- ROM drive, refer to page 4-71 which explains how to copy the printer...

  • Page 78: System Requirements

    System Requirements System Requirements The following describes the minimum system requirements that are necessary to correctly run the Minolta PagePro 8 Printer Driver. Operating System: Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 3.1, Windows NT4.0 or DOS Personal Computer: IBM-compatible PC with at least a 386DX 16MHz CPU (Pentium processor recommended) 1.44MB 3.5-inch floppy disk drive...

  • Page 79: Windows 95

    • When an IEEE 1284 connector is used to connect the computer to the printer, it is necessary to remove any other printer drivers or printer utilities from your hard disk before installing the PagePro 8 Printer Driver. Installing the PagePro 8 Printer Driver Turn on your computer and start up Windows 95.
  • Page 80 Installing the PagePro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows Important! • Installing the PagePro 8 Printer Driver alters the Windows SYSTEM.INI and WIN.INI files, and backs up their previous (pre- installation) versions under the names SYSTEM.001 and WIN.001. When a dialog informing you that installation is complete...
  • Page 81 Installing the PagePro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows After Windows restarts, the MLT PageWorks_Pro 8e and 8 dialog appears on your computer screen. Tools...

  • Page 82: To Uninstall The Pagepro 8 Printer Driver

    Installing the PagePro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows To uninstall the PagePro 8 Printer Driver Click the button, point to , and then click Start settings Control Panel. Double-click to open the Add/Remove Add/Remove Programs programs Properties window. Select from the list and click...
  • Page 83 Installing the PagePro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows In response to the warning dialog that appears, click proceed with the uninstall operation or to abort. Click...

  • Page 84: Displaying The Pagepro 8 Driver Setup Dialog

    PagePro 8 Standard icon to select it. PagePro 8 Enhanced • PagePro 8 Standard is fully compatible with PCL-5e. If you want output that is identical to that produced on a PCL-5e printer, select this driver. • PagePro 8 Enhanced has a number of additional features not available on the Standard version.
  • Page 85 On the tab of the Properties dialog, click the Details Setup button to display the PagePro 8 driver setup dialog. Use the procedures under “Using the PagePro 8 Driver Setup Dialog” on page 4-31 to make PagePro 8 driver settings. 4-11...

  • Page 86: Under Windows 3.1

    Printer Driver Under Windows Installing the PagePro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows 3.1 This section provides information on installing the PagePro 8 Printer Driver under Windows 3.1. It also tells you how to uninstall PagePro 8 Printer Driver when necessary.
  • Page 87 Installing the PagePro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows In the dialog that appears, select Select Product Name , and then click PageWorks/Pro 8 In the dialog that appears, select the name of the port Select port to which the printer is connected, and then click...
  • Page 88 Printer Driver Under Windows In the dialog that appears, specify the Input Install Directory directory where you want the PagePro 8 Printer Driver installed, and then click • The installation program automatically specifies a default direc- tory of . If you want to leave the default directory...
  • Page 89 Printer Driver Under Windows • This starts the actual installation procedure. Important! • Installing the PagePro 8 Printer Driver alters the Windows SYSTEM.INI and WIN.INI files, and backs up their previous (pre- installation) versions under the names SYSTEM.001 and WIN.001.
  • Page 90 Installing the PagePro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows 12. In the next dialog that appears, click the Restart Windows button to restart Windows. 13. After Windows restarts, the MLT PageWorks/Pro 8e and 8 dialog appears on your computer screen. Tools...

  • Page 91: To Uninstall The Pagepro 8 Printer Driver

    Installing the PagePro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows To uninstall the PagePro 8 Printer Driver Double-click the MLT Uninstall Utility icon of the MLT Page- dialog box. Works/Pro 8e and 8 Tools In response to the warning dialog that appears, click proceed with the uninstall operation or to abort.

  • Page 92: Displaying The Pagepro 8 Driver Setup Dialog

    Standard PagePro 8 Enhanced • PagePro 8 Standard is fully compatible with PCL-5e. If you want output that is identical to that produced on a PCL-5e printer, select this driver. • PagePro 8 Enhanced has a number of additional features not available on the Standard version.
  • Page 93 Installing the PagePro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows Use the procedures under “Using the PagePro 8 Driver Setup Dialog” on page 4-32 to make PagePro 8 driver settings. 4-19...

  • Page 94: Nt4.0

    Windows NT4.0. It also tells you how to uninstall the printer driver when necessary. To install the PagePro 8 Printer Driver Turn on your computer and start up Windows NT4.0. Insert the CD-ROM into your computer’s CD- Minolta PagePro ROM drive.
  • Page 95 Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT4.0 Double-click the icon. Add Printer Click Next> 4-21...
  • Page 96 Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT4.0 Specify the ports you want to use and then click Next> Click Have Disk 4-22...
  • Page 97 Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT4.0 Select the drive where you inserted the CD-ROM with the Minolta PagePro 8 Printer Driver (in our example we used drive D:), and then click Browse Select the folder which is proposed by the...
  • Page 98 Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT4.0 11. Click 12. In the list select and then Printers: Minolta PageWorks/Pro 8 click Next> 4-24...
  • Page 99 Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT4.0 13. If you want to assign a different name to the printer, type the name you want to use into the text box. When the name is as you want it, click Next> 14.
  • Page 100 • The window with the icon Printers Minolta PageWorks/Pro 8 appears on your computer screen when installation is complete. • A page is also produced on the printer if you selected in step 15, above.

  • Page 101: To Uninstall The Pagepro 8 Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT4.0 To uninstall the PagePro 8 Printer Driver Click the Start button, point to Settings , and then click Printers. Click and select from the Minolta PageWorks/Pro 8 Delete File menu. Click to remove the printer driver.
  • Page 102 Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT4.0 Click to delete all files related to the Minolta PageWorks/ printer driver. Pro 8 4-28...

  • Page 103: Displaying The Pagepro 8 Driver Setup Dialog

    Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT4.0 Displaying the PagePro 8 Driver Setup Dialog Use the following procedure to display the PagePro 8 driver setup dialog under Windows NT4.0. To display the Pagepro 8 driver setup dialog On your computer, click...
  • Page 104 On the tab of the Properties dialog, click the Details Setup button to display the PagePro 8 driver setup dialog. Use the procedure under “Using the PagePro 8 Driver Setup Dialog” on page 4-32 to make PagePro 8 driver settings. 4-30...

  • Page 105: Using The Minolta Pagepro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows

    The Minolta PagePro 8 printer driver lets you control a number of printer parameters from your computer. The following describes how to use the PagePro 8 driver under Windows 95 and Window 3.1, and provides brief explanations on the settings you can make. See the printer driver’s on-line help for full details about each setting.

  • Page 106: Using The Pagepro 8 Driver Setup Dialog

    Printer Driver Under Windows Using the PagePro 8 Driver Setup Dialog The PagePro 8 driver setup dialog consists of a number of tabs. Click on a tab and then make the settings for the items contained on the tab. The following shows the contents of each of the tabs and provides brief explanations of each setting available.
  • Page 107 Using the Minolta PagePro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows Common Buttons The following buttons appear at the bottom of all the tabs. Click to exit the dialog, saving any changes made. Cancel Click to exit the dialog, discarding any changes made.
  • Page 108 Using the Minolta PagePro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows Paper Paper Size Choose the paper size you wish to use from the drop-down list. Edit Custom Click this button to display the Custom Paper Size dialog (page 4-36), which lets you specify custom paper sizes that are not included in the standard Paper Size list.
  • Page 109 Using the Minolta PagePro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows Paper Source Use this drop-down list to specify the default paper input source. Orientation Choose Portrait or Landscape to select the default orientation of the printed page. XY Image Shift Click this button to display the dialog shown below, which lets you shift the printable area on the physical page.
  • Page 110 Using the Minolta PagePro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows Custom Paper Size Dialog This dialog appears when you click the Edit Custom button on the Paper tab. Click this button to expand the dialog and show the Custom Paper Edit settings.
  • Page 111 Using the Minolta PagePro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows • Specify the width and height of the paper. The values in paren- theses under the size boxes indicate the range of allowable val- ues. Delete In the Custom Paper List, click the name of the paper you want to delete and then click this button.
  • Page 112 Using the Minolta PagePro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows Quality Toner Save Turning on this option uses less toner, but produces lighter printing. Turn this option off for normal printing. Printer Resolution Select for best quality, or for higher speed.
  • Page 113 Using the Minolta PagePro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows Graphics Quality This setting specifies the resolution for printing of graphics. See the on-line help for this setting for information on how to select the setting you should use. TrueType Mode The TrueType Mode you should use depends on the relationship between the graphics and TrueType fonts in your document.
  • Page 114 Important! • Note that the Fonts tab is available only with the PagePro 8 Standard driver only. The PagePro 8 Enhanced driver does not have a Fonts tab. 4-40...
  • Page 115 Using the Minolta PagePro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows Functions Page Protection Page Protection allows you to make sure the entire page is processed before it is printed. Set the setting to ON only when the JOB TOO COMPLEX error occurs. If Page Protection is set to ON, printing speed may be slowed.
  • Page 116 Using the Minolta PagePro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows Device Option Installed Tray 2 Checking this option causes Tray 2 to be included in the Paper Source box of the Paper tab. 4-42...

  • Page 117: Using The Pagepro 8 Enhanced Driver Setup Dialog

    Using the PagePro 8 Enhanced Driver Setup Dialog The PagePro 8 Enhanced Driver setup dialog is basically the same as the standard driver setup dialog, except for the following two points. • The enhanced version does not have a Fonts tab.
  • Page 118 Using the Minolta PagePro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows Paper N-up Click this button to open the N-Up setting dialog, which is explained on page 4-45. Fit to paper Click this button to display the Scaling dialog, which is explained on page 4-46.
  • Page 119 Using the Minolta PagePro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows N-Up Setting Dialog Use this dialog to specify the number of images arranged on each page. Inactive Click this item to shut off the N-up options. N-Up Use these settings to specify how many images should be printed on a single page.
  • Page 120 Using the Minolta PagePro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows Fit to Paper Dialog Use this dialog to scale an image before printing it. Inactive Click this option to turn off scaling and print the image at its normal size. Fit To Paper Click this option when you want the image scaled automatically to fit the paper size specified by the drop-down list.
  • Page 121 Using the Minolta PagePro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows Watermark Dialog Watermark List Use this list to specify the watermark you want to use. Note • The selected watermark is printed on all pages. Delete Select the name of the watermark you want to delete and click this button.
  • Page 122 Using the Minolta PagePro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows Click this button to open the Watermark Edit dialog, which you can use for creating new watermarks. 4-48...
  • Page 123 Using the Minolta PagePro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows Edit Click a watermark name in the Watermark List and click this button to open the Watermark Edit dialog for editing of the selected watermark. <<Add, Save Edit button appears when you open the Watermark Edit dialog <<Add...
  • Page 124 Using the Minolta PagePro 8 Printer Driver Under Windows Watermark Name Input a name for the watermark, which will appear inside the Watermark List. String Type the text for the watermark into this box. Shading Use this box to specify the darkness of the watermark. 100% is black.

  • Page 125: Dos Printing Utilities

    Connect your printer to the parallel port of your PC. Turn on your computer and start up DOS. Turn on your printer and make sure it is online. Insert the Minolta PagePro 8 Printer Drivers CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. • In this example, we assume that is the name of the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 126: Loading And Unloading The Status Display

    DOS Printing Utilities Note • Installing DOS Printing Utilities updates your AUTOEXEC.BAT, add- ing a command to load the Status Display at the end of the file. This means that the Status Display program will be loaded automatically whenever you turn on your computer or execute AUTOEXEC.BAT. Note that since the Status Display uses the DOS file system, its load command in AUTOEXEC.BAT must be located after all disk caching and disk compression, and after loading of LAN software (such as Net-...

  • Page 127: Accessing The Printer Control Panel

    DOS Printing Utilities To remove the Status Display from memory Type the following at the DOS prompt: Rep /d Note • You should use the above step to remove the Status Display from mem- ory if the Status Display is interfering with one of your other software applications or if you need to free up the memory used by the Status Display.
  • Page 128 DOS Printing Utilities After the Printer Control Panel finishes reading the printer profile, the Page Setup window appears. See page 4-55 for details on getting around in the Printer Control Panel windows. To exit the Printer Control Panel Select from the menu, or press Exit File...

  • Page 129: Using The Printer Control Panel

    DOS Printing Utilities Using the Printer Control Panel The Printer Control Panel lets you control the printer from your computer. This section tells you how to maneuver around the Printer Control Panel, change its settings, and save printer setups as profiles. Note •...
  • Page 130 DOS Printing Utilities About profiles You can save a printer setup to disk for later recall when you need it. A printer setup is called a profile. Important! • Note that any changes you make in the Printer Control Panel do not affect the settings of the printer until you export the settings to the machine.
  • Page 131 DOS Printing Utilities Specify the drive, path, and file name where you want to save the profile. You can make these specifications using the lists that appear in the dialog box, or you can input a path in the box. File Name: Select to save the profile.
  • Page 132 DOS Printing Utilities You can make these specifications using the lists that appear in the dialog box, or you can input a path in the box. File Name: Select to open the profile. The settings of the Printer Control Panel change in accordance with the profile you opened.

  • Page 133: Printer Control Panel Screens

    DOS Printing Utilities Printer Control Panel Screens This section describes the settings that are available in the Printer Control Panel Screens. Common Buttons Select this button to export the current settings to the printer. Cancel Select this button to restore all fields to their previous settings without updating the printer profile.
  • Page 134 DOS Printing Utilities Setup Screen Paper Size Use this list to specify either paper or envelopes for printing, and the size of each. Paper Source Indicate whether the printer automatically selects the paper tray for feeding, whether paper should be fed from a designated tray or whether paper will be fed manually.
  • Page 135 DOS Printing Utilities Lines/Page Use this setting to specify the number of lines that should be printed on each page. Copies Use this setting to specify how many copies of the document should be printed in the range of 1 to 999. The default setting is 1. Orientation Select the paper orientation setting you want to use.
  • Page 136 DOS Printing Utilities Font Selection Screen Typeface Select the typeface you want to use from this list. Pitch/Point Specify the type size you want to use, either by scrolling the value in the upper box or by selecting a value from the lower box. The values indicate points for proportional fonts and inches for fixed pitch fonts.
  • Page 137 DOS Printing Utilities Output Quality Screen Toner Save Specify for the toner save setting. Turning toner Active Inactive saving on uses less toner for printing and helps toner cartridges to last longer. The setting produces normal output and toner usage, Inactive while uses less toner but prints lighter.
  • Page 138 DOS Printing Utilities Counter Screen Total Counter This value shows how many pages have been printed throughout the life of the printer. This value cannot be reset. Drum Counter This value shows how many pages have been printed on the current drum.
  • Page 139 DOS Printing Utilities Configuration Screen Printer Name This box shows the name assigned to the connected printer. Total Memory This box shows how much memory is installed on the printer. Additional Accessories This box shows any additional accessories installed on the printer. 4-65...
  • Page 140 DOS Printing Utilities Other Screen Power Save Specify Active Inactive for the Power save setting. Turning power save on causes the printer to enter a “sleep” mode whenever it is idle for the period of time specified by the power save interval. Power Save Interval Specify the amount of time in minutes that the printer should wait before entering its “sleep”...
  • Page 141 DOS Printing Utilities Auto Continue Auto continue lets the printer automatically recover from printer overrun and memory overflow errors. Use this setting to turn auto continue on ( ) and off ( Active Inactive Page Protection Page protection allows the printer to process the data for the entire document before it is printed.

  • Page 142: Using The Status Display

    DOS Printing Utilities Using the Status Display This section describes how to display the Status Display and make changes in the operating environment of the Status Display. To display the Status Display After the Status Display is loaded, perform the required hot key combination (a combination of keys you press at the same time to perform an operation) to display the Status Display.
  • Page 143 DOS Printing Utilities Status Display Screen The following describes each of the buttons and the commands on the Status Display menu. Setup Set Display Mode Command (Setup Menu) In the dialog that appears when you execute this command, click the checkbox next to the setting to toggle popup error Enable Popup...
  • Page 144 DOS Printing Utilities Close (button) Select this button to close the Status Display Screen. Status Display remains in memory when you return to the DOS prompt, and you can remove it by typing the following: REP /d Help (button) Select this button to display online help about the Status Display. 4-70...

  • Page 145: Installation From A Floppy Diskette

    CD-ROM drive to copy the printer driver to a floppy diskette using the following procedure. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of Minolta PagePro the other computer, and insert the floppy diskette into the floppy disk drive. The opening screen automatically appears on the screen.

  • Page 146: Chapter 5: Using Mlt Pagepro 8 Tools

    Chapter Using MLT PagePro 8 Tools...

  • Page 147: Introduction

    Windows 95 or Windows 3.1. Note • If you checked “Setup to start Status Display automatically” when you installed PagePro 8 Printer Software, the Status Display will start up automatically each time you start up your computer.

  • Page 148: To Start Up The Status Display Under Windows 95

    Starting Up the Status Display To start up the Status Display under Windows 95 Click , point to , and then point to Start Programs PageWorks_Pro 8e and 8 Tools. Click MLT PageWorks_Pro 8e and 8 Status Display. • The Status Display should appear on the screen at this time. See “Using the Status Display”...

  • Page 149: To Start Up The Status Display Under Windows 3.1

    Starting Up the Status Display To start up the Status Display under Windows 3.1 From the File Manager, double-click the MLT PageWorks/Pro 8e folder and then double-click and 8 Tools MLT Status Display • The Status Display should appear on the screen at this time. See “Using the Status Display”...

  • Page 150: Using The Status Display

    Using the Status Display Using the Status Display Procedures for using the Status Display are the same regardless of whether you are running it under Windows 95 or Windows 3.1. Setup menu Status message area Description/ advice area • The status message area reports the current status of the printer. •...

  • Page 151: To Expand The Size Of The Status Display

    Using the Status Display To expand the size of the Status Display On the Setup menu, click Expand • The bottom part of the expanded Status Display shows the printer status in graphic form. The graphic shows the location of the problem, and even changes to reflect the installation of options.

  • Page 152: To Turn Popup Error Messages On And Off

    Using the Status Display To turn Popup Error Messages On and Off On the Setup menu, click Popup Error Message This puts a check mark on the menu next to Setup Popup Error to indicate that it is turned on. Message •...

  • Page 153: To Specify Popup Message Conditions

    Using the Status Display To specify popup message conditions On the Setup menu, click Select Popup Messages • The list shows error conditions that cause popup Active Popup error messages to appear. • The list shows error conditions that do not cause Inactive Popup popup error messages to appear.

  • Page 154: Starting Up The Control Panel

    Starting Up the Control Panel Starting Up the Control Panel The procedure you should use to start up the Control Panel depends on whether you are running Windows 95 or Windows 3.1. Important! • Attempting to start up the Control Panel while the printer is not connected to your computer or turned on causes an error message to appear.

  • Page 155: To Start Up The Control Panel Under Windows 95

    Starting Up the Control Panel To start up the Control Panel under Windows 95 Click , point to , and then point to Start Programs PageWorks_Pro 8e and 8 Tools Click MLT PageWorks_Pro 8e and 8 Control Panel • The Control Panel should appear on the screen at this time. See “Using the Control Panel”...

  • Page 156: To Start Up The Control Panel Under Windows 3.1

    Starting Up the Control Panel To start up the Control Panel under Windows 3.1 From the File Manager, double-click the MLT PageWorks/Pro 8e folder and then double-click and 8 Tools MLT Control Panel • The Control Panel should appear on the screen at this time. See “Using the Control Panel”...

  • Page 157: Using The Control Panel

    Using the Control Panel Using the Control Panel When you start up the Control Panel, it gets the current printer settings and displays them on separate tabs. Click on a tab to view its contents or to change its settings. The following shows the contents of each of the tabs and provides brief explanations of each setting available.

  • Page 158: Common Buttons

    Using the Control Panel Common Buttons The following buttons appear at the bottom of all the tabs. Click to exit the Control Panel, saving any changes made. Cancel Click to exit the Control Panel, discarding any changes made. Default Click to return Control Panel settings to their defaults. Help Click to view online help.

  • Page 159: Paper

    Using the Control Panel Paper Paper Time Out During manual feeding of paper, the printer pauses during printing to wait for you to feed the next sheet. The “paper time out” condition exists when the printer is paused and nothing happens for about 10 minutes.
  • Page 160 Using the Control Panel Priority Feed Use this setting to specify Tray 1 or Tray 2 as the priority tray. The priority tray is the one that the printer feeds from when the paper source setting is or if the same size paper is loaded in all Automatic trays.

  • Page 161: Printer Setting

    Using the Control Panel Printer Setting Power Save Use this setting to turn the Power Save mode on ( ) and off Active ). The printer enters the Power Save mode if no operation is Inactive performed for the number of minutes specified by the Power Save .

  • Page 162: Test Print

    Using the Control Panel Test Print Demo Page Print Click to print a demo page. Configuration Print Click to print a page that shows the current printer configuration. Print the List of Resident Fonts Click to print a list of all fonts that are resident in printer memory. 5-18...

  • Page 163: Counter

    Using the Control Panel Counter Total Counter This value shows how many pages have been printed throughout the life of the printer. This value cannot be reset. Drum Counter This value shows how many pages have been printed on the current drum.

  • Page 164: Configuration

    Using the Control Panel Configuration Printer Name This box shows the name assigned to the connected printer. Total Memory This box shows how much memory is installed on the printer. Additional Accessories This box shows any additional accessories installed on the printer. 5-20...

  • Page 165: Chapter 6: Maintenance

    Chapter Maintenance...

  • Page 166: Replacing The Toner Cartridge

    Replacing the Toner Cartridge Replacing the Toner Cartridge Each toner cartridge contains enough toner to produce about 3,000 or 6,000 A4-size prints (depending upon the type of toner cartridge used). This is calculated based on an average image density equivalent to a black-to-white ratio of 5% or less. The actual number of pages obtained from a toner cartridge depends on the image density of the pages you print.
  • Page 167 Replacing the Toner Cartridge Remove the old toner cartridge. Note • The toner cartridge is made up of non-hazardous materials, and can be disposed of freely. Check local regulations in your area concerning dis- posal of such items. • The life span of the toner cartridge is dependent upon the mode and application in which it is used.
  • Page 168 Replacing the Toner Cartridge Remove the toner cartridge from the box it comes packed in. Holding it firmly with both hands, shake it left and right, forward and back in the directions indicated by the arrows in the illustration. Holding onto the toner cartridge’s handle, lower it into the printer.
  • Page 169 Replacing the Toner Cartridge The cartridge will click into place when it is completely installed. Close the top cover and press it down gently but firmly until it locks into place.

  • Page 170: To Reset The Counter Of The Toner Cartridge

    Replacing the Toner Cartridge To reset the counter of the toner cartridge Perform the following procedure to reset the toner cartridge counter after you replace the toner cartridge. While holding down the con- trol panel button, turn on the printer. Keep the button depressed for about five sec- onds.

  • Page 171: Replacing The Drum Cartridge

    Replacing the Drum Cartridge Replacing the Drum Cartridge Each drum cartridge can produce about 20,000 A4-size prints. The actual number of pages obtained from a drum cartridge depends on the image density of the pages you print. After about 20,000 pages, print images start to become faint and blurred.
  • Page 172 Replacing the Drum Cartridge Remove the toner cartridge. Remove the old drum cartridge. Note • The drum cartridge is made up of non-hazardous materials, and can be disposed of freely. Check local regulations in your area concerning dis- posal of such items.
  • Page 173 Replacing the Drum Cartridge Remove the drum cartridge from the box it comes packed in. Note • If you do not plan to immediately install the drum cartridge into the printer, cover it with a cloth to protect it against overexposure to light. Install the drum cartridge into the printer, aligning the guides of the cartridge with the grooves inside the printer.
  • Page 174 Replacing the Drum Cartridge Holding onto the toner cartridge’s handle, lower it into the printer. Make sure that the four pins (two on each side) fit into the grooves inside the printer. The cartridge will click into place when it is completely installed. Note •...

  • Page 175: To Reset The Counter Of The Drum Cartridge

    Replacing the Drum Cartridge To reset the counter of the drum cartridge Perform the following procedure to reset the drum cartridge counter after you replace the drum cartridge. While holding down the con- trol panel button, turn on the printer. Keep the button depressed for about five sec- onds.

  • Page 176: Cleaning The Printer

    Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Dust, dirt, and paper debris on the outer surfaces and inside the printer can interfere with printer performance. Clean the printer regularly. Note • Use a soft cloth to clean the printer. Never use abrasives or corrosive detergents.
  • Page 177 Cleaning the Printer Remove the toner cartridge and the drum cartridge. Note • Immediately wrap the drum cartridge with a cloth to protect it against overexposure to light. Pull back on the cover that protects the paper transport roller located at the bottom of the printer chamber. 6-14...
  • Page 178 Cleaning the Printer Use a soft cloth to wipe the paper transport roller. Reinstall the drum cartridge and toner cartridge as shown on page 6-8 and 6-9. 6-15...
  • Page 179 Cleaning the Printer Close the top cover and press it down gently but firmly until it locks into place. 6-16...

  • Page 180: Chapter 7: Troubleshooting

    Chapter Troubleshooting...

  • Page 181: Clearing A Paper Misfeed

    Clearing a Paper Misfeed Clearing a Paper Misfeed Use the following procedure to remove paper jammed inside the printer. Caution • The fusing unit inside the printer can become very hot during operation. Do not touch the area to avoid injury. Press the top cover release button and open the top cover.
  • Page 182 Clearing a Paper Misfeed Remove the toner cartridge and the drum cartridge. Note • Immediately wrap the drum cartridge with a cloth to protect it against overexposure to light. Clear the paper misfeed using one of the following procedures depending upon the location of the paper misfeed.

  • Page 183: Paper Output Misfeed (Face-Down Tray)

    Clearing a Paper Misfeed Paper Output Misfeed (Face-down tray) Pull the jammed paper straight out of the printer. Paper Output Misfeed (Face-up tray) Pull the jammed paper straight out of the printer.

  • Page 184: Paper Input Misfeed (From Tray 1)

    Clearing a Paper Misfeed Paper Input Misfeed (from Tray 1) Remove the tray cover and pull the jammed paper straight out of the printer. Paper Input Misfeed (from Manual Feed Tray) Pull the jammed paper straight out of the printer.

  • Page 185: Paper Input Misfeed (From Second Paper Cassette Unit)

    Clearing a Paper Misfeed Paper Input Misfeed (from Second Paper Cassette Unit) Remove the cassette cover and pull out Tray 2 from the second paper cassette unit. Press down on the stack of paper until the paper lifting plate locks. Remove the stack of paper from the tray and pull the jammed paper straight out of the printer.

  • Page 186: Inside The Printer

    Clearing a Paper Misfeed Inside the Printer Pull the end of the paper that is visible straight out of the printer. Caution • Do not touch the image transfer roller.
  • Page 187 Clearing a Paper Misfeed Reinstall the drum cartridge and toner cartridge as shown on page 6-8 and 6-9. Close the top cover and press it down gently but firmly until it locks into place.

  • Page 188: Print Quality Problems

    Print Quality Problems The following provides information on most print quality problems you might encounter. If the advice provided here does not solve your problem, contact Minolta dealer. Blank pages • The toner cartridge may be run- ning out of toner.

  • Page 189: Printout Too Light

    Print Quality Problems Printout too light • The toner density setting of the printer driver may be “Save toner”. Change the setting and try print- ing again. • The toner cartridge may be run- ning out of toner. Remove the toner cartridge and shake it left and right a few times to distribute remaining toner.

  • Page 190: Blurred Background

    Print Quality Problems Blurred background • The toner cartridge may be defective. Remove the toner cartridge and check it for damage. Replace the toner cartridge if necessary (page 6-1). Uneven print density • The toner may be unevenly dis- tributed inside the toner car- tridge.

  • Page 191: White Or Black Line

    • The toner cartridge or drum car- tridge may be defective. Remove the cartridges and check them for damage. Replace cartridges if necessary. • Smudges on the back of the paper indicate a dirty transport roller. Contact Minolta dealer. 7-13...

  • Page 192: No Output

    Check the following points to see if you can correct the problem. If problems persist, contact Minolta dealer. Are you using the correct type of printer cable? Save the data you are trying to print and close all the applications currently open on your computer.

  • Page 193: Chapter 8: Specifications

    Chapter Specifications...

  • Page 194: Pagepro 8 Printer

    PagePro 8 Printer PagePro 8 Printer Type: Desktop laser beam printer Print system: Electrostatic dry powder imaging system Exposure system: Laser diode + polygon mirror scanning Resolution: 600 dpi Print speed: 8 pages per minute (A4-size paper) First print: Within 19 seconds (A4 or Letter)
  • Page 195 PagePro 8 Printer Machine life: 150,000 prints or five years Toner cartridge life: 3,000 or 6,000 prints min. (black-to- white ratio of 5% or less) Drum cartridge life: 20,000 prints min. (black-to-white ratio of 5% or less) Power supply: 220-240 V, 50 - 60 Hz Acoustic noise: 62 dB or less (operating);...

  • Page 196: Second Paper Cassette Unit (Option)

    Second Paper Cassette Unit (Option) Second Paper Cassette Unit (Option) Paper feeding system: One-way system (multi-feed tray) Paper types: Ordinary plain paper (60 to 90 g/m ; 16 to 24 lbs.); recycled paper (60 to 90 g/m ; 16 to 24 lbs.) Paper cassettes: A4, B5 Letter, Legal, Executive, Tray capacity:...

  • Page 197: Interface Connector And Cable

    Shielded. Each signal and ground pair should be twisted. Pin assignments: IEEE 1284 type-B connector Note • Minolta does not warrant the use of any particular cable. The user assumes all responsibility as to the quality and performance of the cable.

  • Page 198: Simm (Option)

    SIMM (Option) SIMM (Option) You can expand printer memory by adding one single in-line memory module (SIMM). SIMMs are available from your local Minolta dealer. Capacity: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 MB Parity: Non-parity Type: Fast page Access speed:...

  • Page 199: Appendix A: Glossary

    Appendix Glossary...
  • Page 200 Glossary Glossary The following definitions apply specifically to Minolta printers. application A software program that performs a particular function, such as generating graphics or spreadsheets. ASCII Acronym for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. base weight SEE paper basis weight.
  • Page 201 Glossary double-click Pressing a mouse button twice in quick succession while keeping the mouse in place. Often used to open a dialog or enable a function. SEE click. drum cartridge A part of the printer that picks up toner particles after they have been charged by the laser and then transfers the toner to the paper.
  • Page 202 Glossary icon A graphic image on the screen that represents an element. Image transfer roller The part inside a page printer that transfers the image from the photoconductive drum to the paper. laser printer A high-resolution peripheral used to print text and graphics onto paper or other media.
  • Page 203 Glossary paper support A expansion tray for long-sized paper to be placed on the Tray 1. paper transport roller A rolling mechanism that carries the paper through the various functions of the printer during the printing process. parallel interface An output/input port utilizing multiple data circuitry. parallel interface connector A connector that enables the transfer of data between the printer and the computer.
  • Page 204 Glossary screen font A typeface that can be displayed on the computer’s monitor. second paper cassette unit (Option) A tray unit that feeds an additional 500 sheets of paper to the printer. SIMM Acronym for single in-line memory module. toner Ink in the form of a plastic powder that is contained in a cartridge.

  • Page 205: Appendix B: Index

    Appendix Index...
  • Page 206 Index Accessories Enhanced Driver Setup Dialog Additional Accessories 5-18 4-41 Face-Down Tray 1-2, 2-7 Black pages Face-Up Tray 1-2, 2-18 Blank pages Features Blurred background 7-10 Hardware Software Cassette Cover Fit to Paper Dialog 4-44 Cleaning the Printer 6-11 Font Selection Screen 4-60 Common Buttons 4-31, 4-57,...
  • Page 207 Index Operating Environment Quality 4-36 Operational Precautions Options 2-16 Second Paper Cassette Unit Other Screen 4-64 2-16, 8-3 Output Quality Screen 4-61 Selecting a Location for the Printer Paper 4-32, 4-42, 5-13 Setting-Up Paper Misfeed Setup Screen 4-58 Paper Time Out 5-13 SIMM (Option) 2-21, 8-5...
  • Page 208 Index Tray 2 Counter 5-17 Turning on the Printer 2-12 Type Uneven print density 7-10 Uninstalling the Printer Driver 4-6, 4-15, 4-25 Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 4-29 Using the Printer Control Panel 4-53, 5-11 Using the Status Display 4-66, 5-4 Watermark Dialog 4-45...
  • Page 209 MEMO...

  • Page 210: General Information

    General Information...

  • Page 212: Ce Marking (Declaration Of Conformity)

    This declaration is valid for the area of European Community (EC) only. Product Type......... Laser Beam Printer Product Name ......PagePro 8 Options .......... Second paper cassette unit, face-up tray, SIMM (s)
  • Page 213 (whether reg- istered or unregistered), or any other rights, franchises or licenses in respect of the Software. Title to the Software and any copy made from it is retained by Minolta or such other owners. 3. LICENSE...
  • Page 214 You may terminate your license at any time by destroying the Software and all your copies of it or as otherwise described in these terms. Minolta may terminate your license if you fail to comply with these terms. Upon such termination, you agree to destroy all your copies of the Software.
  • Page 215 2. Le contrat de licence Ceci est un contrat de licence et non un contrat de vente. Minolta possède ou a obtenu une licence d’autres propriétaires, des droits de reproduction dans le domaine des logiciels. A l’exception de ce qui est indiqué...
  • Page 216 7. Résiliation du contrat. Vous pouvez mettre un terme à votre licence à tout moment en détruisant le logiciel et toutes ses copies comme prévue dans le contrat, Minolta peut mettre fin à votre licence en cas de non respect du contrat.
  • Page 217 Bedingungen dieses Vertrages an. Wenn Sie mit den Bedingungen nicht einverstanden sind, senden Sie die ungeöffnete Packung umgehend zurück. Bei diesem Vertrag handelt es sich um einen Lizenzvertrag und nicht um einen Kaufvertrag. MINOLTA ist Inhaberin der Urhe- berrechte an dem Microcode, den Computerprogrammen und codierten Schriften ein- schließlich der Bitmap-Schriften und Konturschriften (nachfolgend insgesamt als...
  • Page 218 Der Lizenznehmer kann den Lizenzvertrag jederzeit beenden, indem er sämtliche Kopien der Software vernichtet oder entsprechend anderweitiger Bestimmungen dieses Vertrages handelt. MINOLTA kann den Lizenzvertrag mit dem Lizenznehmer beenden, wenn dieser diese Bedingungen nicht einhält. In diesem Fall erklärt sich der Lizenznehmer damit einver- standen, alle Kopien der Software zu vernichten.Jedweder Versuch, eine Kopie der Software...
  • Page 219 2. CONTRATTO DI LICENZA Il presente è un contratto di licenza e non un contratto di vendita. MINOLTA possiede, ovvero ha avuto la licenza da parte degli altri proprietari, i diritti di autore per il Software.
  • Page 220 5. GARANZIA LIMITATA MINOLTA garantisce che i mezzi su cui il Software è registrato sono privi di difetti nei materiali e nella fabbricazione secondo un normale uso. I dettagli della garanzia e le limitazioni per l’Hardware contenente il Software sono descritti nella Dichiarazione di Garanzia Limitata che viene fornita insieme all’hardware.
  • Page 221 05-41 558 511, Fax 05-41 212 681 Denmark • Minolta Danmark a/s, Valhøjs Allé 160, 2610 Rødovre 36 37 04 50 eller 36 37 04 52, e-mail: printer@minolta.dk Finland • Renatus Oy, P.O. Box 93, 02201 Espoo 09-42061, Fax 09-4206 200 France •...
  • Page 222 Poland • Minolta Polska sp.zo.o., Ul. Nowolipie 7A, 00-146 Warszawa 022-83 11480 Portugal • Minolta Portugal Lda., Av. do Brasil 33a, 1700 Lisboa 01-79300-16, Fax 01- 7969547 Romania • Minolta Romania SRL, Soseaua Oltenitei 35-37, etaj 8, Sector 4, 712 12 Bucuresti 01-330 2547, Fax 01-330 6980 Slovakia •...
  • Page 223 2. SCOPE OF GUARANTEE 2.1. UNIT Subject to Clause 2.3 this Guarantee covers all material and production faults in the Unit which are notified by the purchaser to MINOLTA within the Unit Guarantee Period 2.2. SOFTWARE Subject to Clause 2.3 this Guarantee covers all faults with the Software which are noti- fied by the purchaser to MINOLTA within the Software Guarantee Period 2.3.
  • Page 224 During the Unit Guarantee Period MINOLTA will either repair or replace faulty Units falling within Clause 2.1. MINOLTA will inform the purchaser as to the choice of rem- edy within a reasonable time of inspecting the faulty Unit 3.2. SOFTWARE During the Software Guarantee Period MINOLTA will replace faulty Software falling within Clause 2.2 within a reasonable time of inspecting the faulty Software...
  • Page 225 Laitteen korvaaminen vastaavan arvoisella uudella laitteella tai sen korjaaminen ei vaikuta alkuperäiseen takuuaikaan. Takuuaikaa ei jatketa eikä sitä uusita. Jos MINOLTA ei pysty korjaamaan viallista tuotetta tai korvaamaan sitä uudella kohtuullisen ajan kuluessa, ostaja on oikeutettu saamaan ostohinnan takaisin, kun laite on palautettu myyjälle.
  • Page 226 Takuuajan päättymisen jälkeen esitettyjä takuuvaatimuksia ei käsitellä. 7. Taloudelliset menetykset MINOLTA ei vastaa ostajalle koituvista suorista tai välillisistä taloudellisista menetyksistä riippumatta siitä, aiheutuvatko menetykset takuusopimuksen ehdoissa mainittujen velvollisuuksien tai yleensä sopimuksen rikkomisesta (mukaan lukien menetykset, jotka aiheutuvat laiminlyönnistä MINOLTAn taholta). Seuraavassa on esimerkkejä suorista tai välillisistä...
  • Page 227 From our internet website ( http://www.service.minolta.de ) you can get the latest printer driver updates and answers to various questions. Minolta’s hotline (see pages 10 and 11 in chapter Gener- al Information ) supports you with the solution to many problems.

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