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  • Page 1: User Manual

    + Documentation ++ Documentation ++ Documentation ++ Documentation ++ Documentation ++ User Manual PagePro 4100W...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module)...2-14 Installing the Optional SIMM ...2-15 Duplex Unit ...2-20 Installing the Duplex Unit ...2-20 Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit ...2-23 Installing the Optional Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit ...2-23 Network Interface Card (NIC) ...2-26 Installing the Optional Network Interface Card...2-26 PagePro 4100W...
  • Page 3 To Install the Printer Driver from the CD-ROM... 4-3 To Uninstall the Printer Driver ... 4-12 Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 ... 4-16 To Install the Printer Driver from the CD-ROM... 4-16 To Uninstall the Printer Driver ... 4-26 Registering the Status Display...
  • Page 4 Irregularities ...6-9 White or black line...6-9 Toner smudges ...6-10 No output ...6-10 Are you using the correct type of printer cable?...6-10 Are your computer’s communications port settings correct? ...6-10 Messages ...6-11 When the Ready LED is on ...6-12 When the Error LED is on ...6-16 Specifications PagePro 4100W Printer...7-1...
  • Page 5 The LED Display ... 8-1 Indicator Lights ... 8-1 Action Key ... 8-1 When the Ready LED is on ... 8-2 When the Error LED is on... 8-4 When the Error LED is on (Fatal Error) ... 8-6 Glossary 10 Index PagePro 4100W...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Features The Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100W is a laser printer developed exclusively for use with Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0 operating systems. The various features listed below make the Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100W the perfect printer for any size office.

  • Page 7: Printer Parts And Accessories

    Introduction Control panel Face-down tray Manual feed tray Paper size guide Tray cover Cassette cover (option) Tray 2 (500-sheet second cassette) (option) Cassette cover (option) Paper size guide Tray 1 (multipurpose tray) Power cord socket Parallel interface connector PagePro 4100W...

  • Page 8: Pagepro

    Introduction Top cover Image transfer roller PagePro 4100W Fusing unit Imaging cartridge...

  • Page 9: Control Panel

    A recoverable error has occurred Normal The imaging cartridge is empty The imaging cartridge is almost empty Normal The selected paper tray is empty Normal The printer can receive print jobs The printer is warming up The printer is off line Introduction PagePro 4100W...

  • Page 10: Indicator Lights

    The four 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 11: When The Ready Led Is On

    When the Ready LED is on LED Display Initializing Warming Up Ready Description Response Required Power on, initializing. Printer is warming up. Printer is ready and able to print. Introduction PagePro 4100W...
  • Page 12 Introduction LED Display Power Save Paper Empty Size Mismatch PagePro 4100W Description Response Required Printer has entered the Power Save Mode. The paper supply of one of Press the Action key to see the trays is empty. which tray is out of paper.
  • Page 13 A print job was sent using the which tray is not in place Tray 2 or Tray 3 setting in the (see page 6-12). printer driver, even though Tray 2 or Tray 3 is not installed on the printer. Introduction PagePro 4100W...

  • Page 14: When The Error Led Is On

    Introduction When the Error LED is on LED Display Paper Size Error Paper Misfeed Replace Imaging Cartridge PagePro 4100W Description Response Required The paper-size setting of the Load the correct size of printer driver does not match paper or cancel the print job...
  • Page 15 Introduction 1-10 PagePro 4100W...

  • Page 16: Setting-Up

    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. Double-check to make sure that the location you select has the following characteristics.

  • Page 17: Power Source

    Í Be sure to plug the power cord all the way into the outlet. The outlet should be located near the printer and be easily accessible so you can unplug the power cord immediately if necessary. Í Make sure the outlet you use is visible, and not hidden behind the printer or any other object.

  • Page 18: Space Requirements

    Setting-up Space Requirements Be sure to provide space around the printer as indicated below, to ensure easier printer operation, paper and toner replacement, and maintenance. 24-3/4" (632 mm) or more * 29-1/2" (746 mm) or more ** 34-1/4" (867 mm) or more 6"...

  • Page 19: Operational Precautions

    Always unplug the power cord if you do not plan to use the printer for a long time. Never try to remove any secured panel or cover. The interior of the printer contains high-voltage circuitry which creates the danger of electrical shock when exposed.
  • Page 20 Setting-up Do not allow water or other liquids to spill on or near the printer. Fire or electrical shock can occur should water or liquid come into contact with the printer. Should liquid or any piece of metal accidently get inside the printer, immediately turn it off, unplug the power cord, and contact your dealer.

  • Page 21: Printer Supplies

    Areas subjected to large amounts of dust. Keep paper that has been removed from its wrapper, but not yet loaded onto the printer tray, in a sealed plastic bag and store it in a cool, dark location. Only use imaging cartridges that are expressly specified for this printer.

  • Page 22: Setting-Up

    With both hands, gently bend the face-down tray inwards and insert one of its tabs into its holder on the upper portion of the printer. Continue to bend the face-down tray so that it curves enough for the second tab to fit into its holder and release the tray into position.

  • Page 23: Installing Tray 1

    Installing Tray 1 Using the left and right slots in the printer as guides, gently push Tray 1 until it cannot be inserted any further (as shown in the illustration). Attach the tray cover onto Tray 1. Setting-up PagePro 4100W...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connecting the Power Cord Make sure that the printer’s power switch is in the O (Off) position. 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.

  • Page 25: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Remove the tray cover from Tray 1. Open all three of the paper size guides. 2-10 Setting-up PagePro 4100W...
  • Page 26 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. Replace the tray cover onto Tray 1. PagePro 4100W 2-11...

  • Page 27: 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 23 seconds only the ready indicator remains lit, indicating that the printer is ready to print.

  • Page 28: Connecting To A Computer

    Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel connector on the back of the printer. Secure the cable using the two clips on the parallel connector. For cable specifications and pin assignments, see page 7-4 of this User’s Manual.

  • Page 29: Options

    Options This section describes the optional items that are available for this printer: Memory SIMM(s), Duplex Unit, Second Paper Cassette Unit, Third Paper Cassette Unit, and the Network Interface Card. SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module) Many errors caused by data overload can be avoided by installing additional memory into the printer.

  • Page 30: Installing The Optional Simm

    WARNING Electric shock hazard! Í Do not remove any cover of the printer that is not directly specified for removal in the User’s Manual. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord. Disconnect the parallel cable from the printer.
  • Page 31 CAUTION Í Do not touch any part of the main circuit inside of the printer. With the exterior side cover removed, the internal side cover of the printer is exposed. With the screwdriver, loosen and remove the four screws that secure the internal side cover.
  • Page 32 Being careful not to touch the connection points along the edge of the SIMM, insert the SIMM into the socket on the main circuit. Insert the SIMM at an angle as shown and gently swing it into the socket. Apply pressure until the SIMM locks into place. PagePro 4100W SIMM socket 2-17...
  • Page 33 Make sure both clips on the socket are pushed through the holes on the SIMM. Replace the internal side cover using the four screws. Replace the external side cover using the two screws. 2-18 Setting-up PagePro 4100W...
  • Page 34 Í Installation of an optional SIMM will increase the memory capacity of your printer. However, the memory of the optional SIMM will not be combined with the initial 2 MB that came with the printer PagePro 4100W...

  • Page 35: Duplex Unit

    Your printer supports double-sided printing if the optional duplex unit is installed. Double-sided documents can be generated for binding along either the short or long edges of the paper through the printer software. For more information, see page 3-14. Take the duplex unit out of the shipping box.
  • Page 36 Setting-up Align the “L” shaped duplex unit to the back of the main unit of the printer so that the bottom of the “L” is inside of the opening at the bottom of the printer. NOTE Í Make sure that the connector of the unit is inserted into the printer securely.
  • Page 37 Hold up the duplex unit with your hand during installation until it is secured to the printer with the screws. Connect the power cord to the printer and then turn the printer on. “Connecting the Power Cord”, see page 2-9, “Turning On the Printer”, see page 2-12.

  • Page 38: Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit

    Place the paper cassette unit in the location you have chosen (see page 2-1 “Selecting a Location for the Printer”). Pull out the paper tray. Set the printer onto the paper cassette unit using the coupling pins as a guide. NOTE Í...
  • Page 39 Setting-up Second paper cassette unit Third paper cassette unit Insert Tray 2 or Tray 3 into the paper cassette unit. Tray 2 Tray 3 2-24 PagePro 4100W...
  • Page 40 Be sure to use both hands whenever Tray 2 or Tray 3 is being removed from or inserted into the paper cassette unit Connect the power cord to the printer and then turn the printer on. “Connecting the Power Cord”, see page 2-9, “Turning On the Printer”, see page 2-12.

  • Page 41: Network Interface Card (Nic)

    Network Interface Card (NIC) There is an optional 10/100BaseT network interface card that is supported by this printer. For details, please see the User’s Manual for the Network Interface Card. Installing the Optional Network Interface Card Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord from the printer.
  • Page 42 Í When the NIC is taken out of its conductive bag or off its mat, hold it by its edges to avoid touching the terminals or the patterned surfaces. Insert the NIC as shown in the diagram. PagePro 4100W 2-27...
  • Page 43 NOTE Í Follow the NIC’s installation procedure in reverse to remove the NIC. Connect the power cord to the printer and then turn the printer on. “Connecting the Power Cord”, see page 2-9, “Turning On the Printer”, see page 2-12.

  • Page 44: Using The Printer

    Using the Printer Using the Printer Paper CAUTION Í This printer is designed to print on only the following types of paper. Type Tray 1 Tray 2 Tray 3 Manual Feed Tray PagePro 4100W Special Paper None None None None...
  • Page 45 Paper Feeding Port Env. Com10 105 x 241mm 4-1/8"× 9-1/2" Env. DL 110 × 220mm 4-5/16" × 8-11/16" Env. C5 162 × 229mm 6-3/8" × 9" Env. Monarch 98 × 190mm 3-7/8" × 7-1/2" Paper Feeding Port 210 × 297 mm 8-1/4"...
  • Page 46 Do not use the following types of paper to avoid reduced print quality, a misfeed or a print failure. Paper already used in a thermal transfer printer or ink jet printer. Paper that is too thin or too thick. Paper folded, curled or torn.

  • Page 47: Loading Paper Onto Tray 1

    There are two primary sources that can be used to feed paper into the printer: Tray 1 and the manual feed tray. 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 48: Size

    Tray 1. Make sure that paper is stacked no higher than this mark. Í Do not load additional paper until the paper currently loaded onto Tray 1 is completely used. Replace the tray cover onto Tray 1. PagePro 4100W...

  • Page 49: Loading Paper Onto Tray 1

    Tray 2/Tray 3 from the unit. Í Tray 2 and Tray 3 are available as an option for this printer. Contact your dealer to find out how you can acquire this tray to increase the capabilities of your printer.
  • Page 50 Press down on the paper lifting plate located inside of Tray 2/Tray 3 until it locks. Place a stack of up to 500 sheets of paper into Tray 2/Tray 3 so that the side that was facing up when the paper was unwrapped is still facing up. PagePro 4100W...
  • Page 51 Í Tray 2/Tray 3 does not support landscape-oriented paper-feeding. Í Do not load additional paper until all the paper currently on Tray 2/ Tray 3 is completely used up. Maximum level mark Using the Printer PagePro 4100W...
  • Page 52 Using the Printer Replace the cassette cover and insert Tray 2/Tray 3 into the second/third paper cassette unit. Tray 2 Tray 3 PagePro 4100W...

  • Page 53: Loading Paper Onto Manual Feed Tray

    Make sure that the tray cover is properly attached to Tray 1. Open the paper size guides. Insert the sheet of paper into the manual feed tray with the side to be printed facing up. 3-10 Using the Printer PagePro 4100W...
  • Page 54 Using the Printer Adjust the paper size guides so that both sides of the paper are secure. NOTE Í Insert only one sheet of paper or one envelope at a time when feeding manually. PagePro 4100W 3-11...

  • Page 55: Printing On Envelopes

    Because there is great variation in the quality of paper used for envelopes, we suggest that you produce test prints of various types before purchasing any envelope in large quantities for use with this printer. 3-12 Using the Printer PagePro 4100W...
  • Page 56 Do not use envelopes that are wrinkled. Never use envelopes that have clasps or any other type of fastener that can damage the printer. Do not store envelopes in an area that is subject to high humidity. PagePro 4100W 3-13...

  • Page 57: Duplex Printing

    Installation of the optional duplex unit is required to perform duplex printing. You can choose either Long Edge Binding or Short Edge Binding when generating duplex documents. 1. Long Edge Binding 2. Short Edge Binding Portrait 3-14 Portrait Landscape Using the Printer Landscape PagePro 4100W...
  • Page 58 The size of both original documents that will be used to make one duplex document must be the same. The original document that is loaded first into the duplex unit will be output face down. PagePro 4100W (17 to 24 lb) (17 to 24 lb) 3-15...
  • Page 59 Using the Printer 3-16 PagePro 4100W...

  • Page 60: Printer Driver And Status Display

    IMPORTANT Í This printer driver is located on the CD-ROM that comes with your printer. If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive or you wish to download the updated printer driver, please contact a Minolta/QMS dealer. System Requirements The following describes the minimum system requirements for running the Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100W printer driver.
  • Page 61 32 MB (Windows NT 4.0) of RAM. Additional RAM beyond the recommended 32 MB (Windows 95/98), or 64 MB (Windows NT 4.0), will allow your printer to provide you with the high standards of performance for which it was designed. If your computer’s current memory capacity is less than 16 MB (Windows 95/98), or 32 MB (Windows NT 4.0), the installation of additional memory is highly...

  • Page 62: Installing The Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98

    Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 This section provides information on installing the printer driver under Windows 95/98. It also tells you how to uninstall the printer driver when necessary. The printer driver must be installed using the CD-ROM’s setup.exe.
  • Page 63 Select Local printer if the printer is connected directly to your computer or Network printer if the printer is connected through a network, and click [OK]. Select an installation option, and click [OK]. Printer Driver and Status Display PagePro 4100W...
  • Page 64 We strongly recommend that you select PostScript Support. This option allows the printer driver to switch automatically to a PostScript Driver (ZScript) when the GDI Printer Driver is unable to produce a satisfactory printout of an image. Though this happens very rarely, it is a good idea to select this option to ensure optimum printing results.
  • Page 65 Select the appropriate port. Check Set as default printer if you want to use the printer as this default printer or leave this option unchecked if you do not want it as the default. Click the [OK] button to display the next dialog.
  • Page 66 Printer Driver and Status Display Change the directory name if you want or leave the default directory name. Next, click [Install] to start actual GDI Printer Driver installation. Click [Yes] (recommended) to print a test page or [No] if you want to proceed without printing a test page.
  • Page 67 The Minolta/QMS Printer Utilities dialog on your computer screen contains icons for Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100W Help, Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100W Status, and Uninstall. If you selected the PostScript Support option in Step 6 of this procedure, it also has a Masquerade icon.
  • Page 68 Printer Driver and Status Display In the Non-PostScript Printers area, select Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100W on LPT1: and then click the [Install] button. After a few moments, the Minolta/QMS PagePro (PSCRIPT) Properties dialog appears. Click [OK] to display the next dialog. PagePro 4100W...
  • Page 69 Click the [Exit] button to complete installation of PostScript Driver (ZScript). On the taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers. Confirm that two icons named Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100W and Minolta/QMS PagePro (PSCRIPT) are shown in the Printers dialog. 4-10...
  • Page 70 Print Test Page: Example An example of the test page is shown below. Make sure that “Minolta/ QMS PagePro 4100W” is indicated as the printer model on the test page. This confirms that the printer driver has been correctly installed.

  • Page 71: To Uninstall The Printer Driver

    Turn on your computer and start up Windows 95 or Windows 98. To start uninstallation of PostScript Driver (ZScript), click Start on the taskbar, point to Programs, point to Minolta/QMS Printer Utilities, and then click Masquerade. In the Installed ZScript Printers area, click Minolta/QMS PagePro (PSCRIPT) and then click Remove.
  • Page 72 Printer Driver and Status Display Click [Exit]. On the taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers. Confirm that the Minolta/QMS PagePro (PSCRIPT) icon is no longer displayed in the Printers dialog. PagePro 4100W 4-13...
  • Page 73 To start uninstallation of the GDI Printer Driver, click Start on the taskbar, point to Programs, point to Minolta/QMS Printer Utilities, and then click Uninstall. Select [Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100W] Click [Uninstall] to proceed with the uninstall operation or [Cancel] to abort.
  • Page 74 In the next dialog that appears, click [Yes] to restart the computer. On the taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers. Confirm that the Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100W icon is no longer shown in the Printers dialog. PagePro 4100W...

  • Page 75: Installing The Printer Driver Under Windows Nt 4.0

    Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 This section provides information on installing the printer driver on a computer running Windows NT 4.0. It also tells you how to uninstall the printer driver when necessary. To Install the Printer Driver from the CD-ROM Turn on your computer and start up Windows NT 4.0.
  • Page 76 Printer Driver and Status Display Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to complete the installation. Select Local Printer. Click the [OK] button to display the next dialog. Select installation options. PagePro 4100W 4-17...
  • Page 77 We strongly recommend that you select PostScript Support. This option allows the printer driver to switch automatically to a PostScript Driver (ZScript) when the GDI Printer Driver is unable to produce a satisfactory printout of an image. Though this happens very rarely, it is a good idea to select this option to ensure optimum printing results.
  • Page 78 If your printer is connected to a network, we recommend consulting your network administrator and referring to the Network Interface Card Manuals. If you plan to use the printer as a network printer, type in a name for Share Name. Example: PP4100W NOTE Í...
  • Page 79 Check Set as default printer if you want to use the printer as this default printer or leave this option unchecked if you do not want it as the default. Click the [OK] button to display the next dialog. Rename the printer if you want and then click [OK]. To proceed without renaming the printer, just click [OK].
  • Page 80 The Minolta/QMS Printer Utilities dialog on your computer screen contains icons for Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100W Help, Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100W Status, and Uninstall. If you selected the PostScript Support option in Step 7 of this procedure, it also has a Masquerade icon.
  • Page 81 On the Installer screen, click the [Quit] button. To start installation of PostScript Driver (ZScript), double-click the Masquerade icon in the Minolta/QMS Printer Utilities dialog. In the Non-PostScript Printers area, select Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100W on LPT1: and then click the [Install] button.
  • Page 82 Printer Driver and Status Display After a few moments, the Minolta/QMS PagePro (PSCRIPT) Properties dialog appears. Click [OK] to display the next dialog. Confirm that Minolta/QMS PagePro (PSCRIPT) is in the Installed ZScript Printers area of the Masquerade dialog. PagePro 4100W 4-23...
  • Page 83 Click the [Exit] button to complete installation of PostScript Driver (ZScript). On the taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers. Confirm that two icons named Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100W and Minolta/QMS PagePro (PSCRIPT) are shown in the Printers dialog. NOTE Í...
  • Page 84 Print Test Page: Example An example of the test page is shown below. Make sure that “Minolta/ QMS PagePro 4100W” is indicated as the printer model on the test page. This confirms that the printer driver has been correctly installed.

  • Page 85: To Uninstall The Printer Driver

    Turn on your computer and start up Windows NT 4.0. To start uninstallation of PostScript Driver (ZScript), click Start on the taskbar, point to Programs, point to Minolta/QMS Printer Utilities, and then click Masquerade. In the Installed Zscript Printers area, click Minolta/QMS PagePro (PSCRIPT) and then click [Remove].
  • Page 86 Printer Driver and Status Display Click [Exit]. On the taskbar, click [Start], point to Settings, and then click [Printers]. Confirm that the Minolta/QMS PagePro (PSCRIPT) icon is no longer displayed in the Printers dialog. PagePro 4100W 4-27...
  • Page 87 To start uninstallation of the GDI Printer Driver, click Start on the taskbar, point to Programs, point to Minolta/QMS Printer Utilities, and then click Uninstall Select [Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100W] Click [Uninstall] to proceed with the uninstall operation or [Cancel] to abort.
  • Page 88 In the next dialog that appears, click [Yes] to restart the computer. On the taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers. Confirm that the Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100W icon is no longer shown in the Printers dialog. PagePro 4100W...

  • Page 89: Registering The Status Display

    NOTE Í The Status Display allows you to monitor the operating status of the printer only when the printer is locally (directly) connected to the host computer via a parallel interface cable. Registering the Status Display Under Windows 95/98 The screen images that appear in this section are examples of Status Display registration under Windows 95.
  • Page 90 Create Shortcut dialog. Use the Browse button to search for the Zjst402w file (for this example it is assumed that the file is installed under C:\Windows\Zjst402w.exe). Click the Windows file and then click the [Open] button. PagePro 4100W 4-31...
  • Page 91 Enter a name for the shortcut to the Status Display into the Select a Title for the Program dialog and click [Finish]. Click the [OK] button in the Taskbar Properties. Restart the computer. 4-32 Printer Driver and Status Display PagePro 4100W...
  • Page 92 Printer Driver and Status Display Make sure that the Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100W Status Display appears on your desktop and that the Status Display icon appears on the Windows taskbar. PagePro 4100W 4-33...

  • Page 93: Registering The Status Display Under Windows Nt 4.0

    Click on the Start Menu Programs tab in the Taskbar Properties dialog that appears. Click the [Add] button that is located in the Customize Start Menu box to open the Create Shortcut dialog. 4-34 Printer Driver and Status Display PagePro 4100W...
  • Page 94 Click the Zjst402w file and then click [Open] to return to the Create Shortcut dialog. Click the [Next>] button in the Create Shortcut dialog to open the Select Program Folder dialog. Select the Startup folder from the “Select folder to place shortcut in” box and then click [Next>]. PagePro 4100W 4-35...
  • Page 95 Title for the Program dialog and click [Finish]. Click the [OK] button in the Taskbar Properties. Restart the computer. Make sure that the Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100W Status Display appears on your desktop and that the Status Display icon appears on the Windows taskbar.

  • Page 96: Displaying The Driver Setup Dialog

    To Display the Driver Setup Dialog Under Windows 95/98 Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers to display the Printers dialog. In the Printers dialog, click the Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100W icon. In the Printers dialog, select Properties from the File menu. Å...

  • Page 97: To Display The Driver Setup Dialog Under Windows Nt 4.0

    To Display the Driver Setup Dialog Under Windows NT 4.0 Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers to display the Printers dialog. In the Printers dialog, click the Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100W icon. 4-38 Printer Driver and Status Display...
  • Page 98 Printer Driver and Status Display In the Printers dialog, select Document Defaults… from the File menu The following dialog appears. PagePro 4100W 4-39...

  • Page 99: Using The Printer Driver Under

    Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98/NT4.0 The features of the printer driver allow you to control a wide variety of printer parameters from your computer. The following sections provide an overview of the printer driver’s properties. The settings that are specified in the Properties dialog will become the default settings for the printer driver.

  • Page 100: Paper

    The Paper tab contains functions that effect the format and output of your printed documents. Paper Size The various sizes of paper that are supported by your printer are displayed in the drop-down list. Select the appropriate size. Paper Letter...
  • Page 101 Paper Source The Paper Source item specifies the tray from which paper is fed from the printer. To change this setting, just select the desired paper source from the drop-down list. If the desired tray is an option and does not appear as a paper source, make sure that it has been added in the Device Option tab.

  • Page 102: Page Layout

    This setting will print nine documents onto one sheet of paper. 16 up This setting will print sixteen documents onto one sheet of paper. You can place a border between N-up documents by checking the Border Line box. PagePro 4100W 4-43...
  • Page 103 There are four patterns to choose from: horizontal ascending, horizontal descending, vertical ascending and vertical descending. NOTE Í The Scaling feature of the printer driver cannot be used when printing N-up documents. Watermark Watermarks are placed on a document to quickly alert the reader to the nature of its content.
  • Page 104 The typeface and size of the watermark is specified here. Angle Rotate the angle of the watermark’s placement through the value specified in this box. Position Adjust the vertical and horizontal values to position the watermark on the document. PagePro 4100W 4-45...
  • Page 105 The maximum percentage of enlargement is 200. The maximum percentage of reduction is 50. NOTE Í The Scaling feature of the printer driver cannot be used when printing N-up documents. Duplex The Duplex feature enables your printer to support double-sided printing.

  • Page 106: Image

    The resolution setting determines the dots per inch (dpi) used when a document is printed. Document printing quality will increase as the value of dpi increases. Please note however, that printing time may also increase when high-resolution settings are selected. Resolution settings include: 600 dpi 1200 dpi PagePro 4100W 4-47...
  • Page 107 The factory defaults for these settings are 50 for Contrast, 50 for Brightness and 20 for Sharpness. Default Click the [Default] button to reset the functions of the tab to their original values. 4-48 Printer Driver and Status Display PagePro 4100W...

  • Page 108: Device Option

    To remove an option from the Installed Options list, select the option and click the [Remove] button. Removed options can be reinstalled using the add procedure. About This tab displays version and copyright information about this printer driver. PagePro 4100W 4-49...

  • Page 109: Using The Printer Status Display

    To Open the Printer Status Display Click Start, point to Programs, point to Minolta/QMS Printer Utilities, and then click Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100W Status This operation will open the screen. For details, see page 4-50. To Close the Printer Status Display Click [Exit] from the Printer Status Display File menu.

  • Page 110: Using The Printer Status Display

    This area displays text messages that warn you of such conditions as low toner. Printer Status figure This area shows a graphic representation of the printer and indicates where there is a problem. Printing Status These items indicate the status of an ongoing print job. Job Name shows the name of the job, while Page Number shows the number of the page that is currently printing.

  • Page 111: Controlling Pop Up Messages

    On the Display menu, click Reduce to reduce the size of the display, or Expand to expand it. The expanded view is the normal size. For details, see page 4-51. The reduced view is shown below. 4-52 Printer Driver and Status Display PagePro 4100W...

  • Page 112: On-Line Help

    NOTE Í Installation of an optional SIMM will increase the memory capacity of your printer. However, the memory of the optional SIMM will not be combined with the initial 2 MB that came with the printer. PagePro 4100W 4-53...
  • Page 113 Printer Driver and Status Display 4-54 PagePro 4100W...

  • Page 114: Maintenance

    Imaging Cartridge Low message appears, replacement with a new imaging cartridge is recommended when the Imaging Cartridge Low message is displayed. Í The imaging cartridge that comes with the printer is capable of producing approximately 5,000 A4-size prints. PagePro 4100W Imaging Cartridge Low...

  • Page 115: To Replace The Imaging Cartridge

    The fusing unit inside the printer can become very hot during operation. Do not touch the area to avoid injury Turn the printer off and then disconnect the power cord and interface cable from the printer. Close the face-down tray and press the top cover release button to open the top cover.
  • Page 116 When handling the imaging cartridge, always use the handle. Take a new imaging cartridge out of the box. Holding it with both hands, shake it 4 or 5 times in the direction of the arrows to distribute the toner evenly. PagePro 4100W...
  • Page 117 Install the imaging cartridge securely into the printer by sliding the pins on each side of the cartridge along the grooves of the cartridge guide. Close the top cover and press it down gently but firmly until it locks into place.

  • Page 118: Cleaning The Printer

    Í The fusing unit can become very hot during operation. Do not touch the area to avoid injury. Wait for at least 10 minutes after the printer has been turned off and make sure that the fusing unit has cooled before cleaning the interior of the printer.
  • Page 119 Remove the imaging cartridge. NOTE Í Immediately wrap the imaging cartridge with a cloth to protect it from overexposure to light. Pull back on the cover that protects the paper transport roller located at the bottom of the printer chamber. Maintenance PagePro 4100W...
  • Page 120 Maintenance Use a soft cloth to wipe the paper transport roller. Reinstall the imaging cartridge (see page 5-2). Close the top cover and press it down gently but firmly until it locks into place. PagePro 4100W...
  • Page 121 Maintenance PagePro 4100W...

  • Page 122: Troubleshooting

    Use the following procedure to remove a misfed paper from inside the printer. CAUTION Í The fusing unit inside the printer can become very hot during operation. Do not touch the area to avoid injury. Close the face-down tray and press the top cover release button to open the top cover.
  • Page 123 NOTE Í Immediately wrap the imaging cartridge with a cloth to protect it from overexposure to light. Pull the end of the paper that is visible straight out of the printer. CAUTION Í Do not touch the image transfer roller.
  • Page 124 Troubleshooting Reinstall the imaging cartridge (see page 5-2). Close the top cover and press it down gently but firmly until it locks into place. PagePro 4100W...

  • Page 125: Paper Output Misfeed

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

  • Page 126: Paper Input Misfeed (From Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit)

    Press down on the stack of paper until the paper lifting plate locks. Tray 2 Remove the stack of paper from the tray and pull the misfed paper straight out of the printer. Tray 2 PagePro 4100W Tray 3 Tray 3...

  • Page 127: Paper Misfeed In The Duplex Unit

    Paper Misfeed in the Duplex Unit Upper Misfeed Open the duplex upper cover and pull out the misfed paper. Lower Misfeed Open the duplex lower cover and remove the misfed paper. Troubleshooting Duplex upper cover Duplex lower cover PagePro 4100W...

  • Page 128: Print Quality Problems

    (see page 5-2). Black pages The imaging cartridge may be defective. Remove the imaging cartridge and check it for damage. Replace the imaging cartridge if necessary (see page 5-2). Your printer may require servicing. Contact your dealer. PagePro 4100W...

  • Page 129: Printout Too Light

    Replace the imaging cartridge if necessary (see page 5-2). Blurred background The imaging cartridge may be defective. Remove the imaging cartridge and check it for damage. Replace the imaging cartridge if necessary (see page 5-2). Troubleshooting PagePro 4100W...

  • Page 130: Uneven Print Density

    White or black line The imaging cartridge may be defective. Remove the cartridge and check it for damage. Replace the cartridge if necessary (see page 5-2). PagePro 4100W...

  • Page 131: Toner Smudges

    No output Failure to produce output may indicate a communications problem between the printer and your computer. Check the following points to see if you can correct the problem. If problems persist, contact your 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 132: Messages

    The LED display will change as you press the Action key. Í The appearance of this icon throughout this manual indicates when you need to press the Action key PagePro 4100W Error (amber) Indicator lights Toner empty (amber) Paper empty (amber)

  • Page 133: When The Ready Led Is On

    When the Ready LED is on LED Display Initializing Warming Up Ready 6-12 Description Response Required Power on, initializing. Printer is warming up. Printer is ready and able to print. Troubleshooting PagePro 4100W...
  • Page 134 Troubleshooting LED Display Power Save Slowly blinking Toner Low Wait Action PagePro 4100W Description Response Required Printer has entered the Power Save Mode. The imaging cartridge is low Prepare to replace the on toner but printing is still imaging cartridge with a new possible.
  • Page 135 Tray 2 or Tray 3. tray or press and hold the Action key for about 10 seconds until all of the LED’s are on to cancel the print job (see page 3-1and see page 4-41). Troubleshooting PagePro 4100W...
  • Page 136 LED Display Tray 2 No Cassette/ No Tray 2 Tray 3 No Cassette/ No Tray 3 Duplex Unit Not Available PagePro 4100W Description Response Required The cassette for Tray 2 is not Check the trays to make sure in place.

  • Page 137: When The Error Led Is On

    (see page 3-1 and see page 4-41). A paper misfeed occurred Remove the misfed sheet of near the multipurpose tray. paper. For details, see “Clearing a Paper Misfeed” (see page 6-1). Troubleshooting PagePro 4100W...
  • Page 138 Troubleshooting LED Display Paper Misfeed 2 Paper Misfeed 3 Paper Misfeed 4 Paper Misfeed 5 PagePro 4100W Description Response Required A paper misfeed occurred Remove the misfed sheet of near Tray 2 paper. For details, see “Clearing a Paper Misfeed”...
  • Page 139 For details, see “Clearing a Paper Misfeed” (see page 6-1). A paper misfeed occurred near the fuser. A paper misfeed occurred near the upper-duplex unit. The cover of the duplex unit is open. Troubleshooting PagePro 4100W...
  • Page 140 Troubleshooting LED Display Wrong Media (Duplex Unit) Wrong Size (Duplex Unit) Video Under Run I/O Error (Parallel) PagePro 4100W Description Response Required The wrong media has been Place the specified type of loaded into the duplex unit. paper into the correct tray (see page 3-14.)
  • Page 141 The imaging cartridge is out Replace the imaging of toner. cartridge (see page 5-1). An engine error has Turn the printer off then on occurred. again. If the problem persists, contact your dealer. Troubleshooting PagePro 4100W...
  • Page 142 Fatal Error: Fuser Low Temperature Fatal Error: Fuser Overheat Fatal Error: SRAM, DRAM, ROM, Engine I/F, CPU PagePro 4100W Description Response Required An engine error has Turn the printer off then on occurred. again. If the problem persists, contact your dealer.
  • Page 143 An error occurred at the Turn the printer off then on fusing unit. again. If the problem persists, contact your dealer. An error occurred at the fan for the fusing unit. An error occurred at the fan. Troubleshooting PagePro 4100W...

  • Page 144: Specifications

    3.8 A or less (220 - 240 V) 9,000 prints min. (black-to-white ratio of 5% or less) The imaging cartridge that comes with the printer is capable of producing approximately 5,000 A4-size prints. 220 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz...

  • Page 145: Second Paper Cassette Unit (Option)

    Up to 500 sheets (plain and recycled paper) 10° to 35°C 15% to 85% 4-3/4" (120 mm) 17-1/4" (436 mm) 13-3/4" (351 mm) Approximately 10 lbs. (4.5 kg) not including the Legal Cassette (Tray) Specifications ; 16 to 24 lbs.); PagePro 4100W...

  • Page 146: Third Paper Cassette Unit (Option)

    Operating humidity External dimensions Height Width Depth Weight PagePro 4100W One-way system Ordinary plain paper (60 to 90 g/m recycled paper (60 to 90 g/m ; 16 to 24 lbs.) A4 (Option: JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Executive) Up to 500 sheets (plain and recycled paper) 10°...

  • Page 147: Interface Connector And Cable

    When connecting your computer to the parallel connector on the printer, we recommend using an IEEE1284/ ECP/ EPP/ compatible parallel interface cable (1.5 m long). SIMM (Option) You can expand printer memory by adding a single in-line memory module (SIMM). SIMMs are available from your dealer. Specifications Capacity...

  • Page 148: Quick Reference

    The LED Display The LED display of the control panel is an important tool for identifying the operating status of your printer. Use the LED display in combination with the Troubleshooting chapter of this manual to maintain the high level of performance that your printer was engineered to provide.

  • Page 149: When The Ready Led Is On

    Toner Low Wait Action (see page 6-12 and (see page 6-12) see page 5-1) Tray 2 Paper Empty Tray 3 Paper Empty (see page 3-6 and (see page 3-6 and see page 6-12) see page 6-12) Quick Reference PagePro 4100W...
  • Page 150 Size Mismatch (see page 3-1 and see page 4-41) Duplex Unit Not Available (see page 4-43 and see page 4-49) PagePro 4100W Tray 2 No Cassette/ Tray 3 No Cassette/ No Tray 2 No Tray3 (see page 2-23 (see page 2-23...

  • Page 151: When The Error Led Is On

    Paper Misfeed 3 (see page 6-16 and (see page 6-16 and see page 6-5) see page 6-5) Paper Misfeed 5 Paper Misfeed 6 (see page 6-16 and (see page 6-16 and see page 6-6) see page 6-1) Quick Reference PagePro 4100W...
  • Page 152 Wrong Media (Duplex Unit) (see page 6-16 and see page 3-14) I/O Error (Parallel) (see page 6-16 and see page 2-12) PagePro 4100W Paper Misfeed 8 Cover Open (Deplex Unit) (see page 6-16 and (see page 6-16 and see page 6-6)

  • Page 153: When The Error Led Is On (Fatal Error)

    (see page 6-16) Polygonal Mirror Motor Main Motor (see page 6-16) (see page 6-16) Fuser Overheat SRAM, DRAM, ROM, (see page 6-16) Engine I/F, CPU (see page 6-16) Fuser Fan P/H Fan (see page 6-16) (see page 6-16) Quick Reference PagePro 4100W...

  • Page 154: Glossary

    To press and release a mouse button quickly. Often used to select an object. SEE double-click. control panel A bank of indicators that show the current status of the printer. Panel buttons that are located on the control panel make it possible to perform a variety of different operations.
  • Page 155 (option) An option that can be installed onto your printer in order to generate double-sided, or duplex documents. Ethernet interface connector (10/100BaseT) (option) This port is used to connect the printer to an Ethernet. face down tray This tray receives the printed documents, face down, as they are output from the printer.
  • Page 156 Network Interface Card (NIC) (option) Facilitates the network connection of the printer. off line A state in which the printer cannot receive data or perform any other operation. on line A state in which the printer can receive data and operate.
  • Page 157 A typeface that can be displayed on the computer’s monitor. second paper cassette unit (option) An available option for your printer that expands printing capacity. A tray unit that feeds an additional 500 sheets of paper to the printer. SIMM Acronym for single in-line memory module.
  • Page 158 This button releases the hinge that locks the cover of the printer. SEE top cover. Tray 1 A tray that can hold up to 250 sheets of paper for feeding into the printer. Tray 2 (option) Five types of optional Tray 2 cassettes can be installed into the second paper cassette unit (SEE second paper cassette unit).
  • Page 159 Glossary PagePro 4100W...

  • Page 160: Index

    Device Option ...4-49 Displaying Printer Information..4-53 Displaying the Driver Setup Dialog (Windows 95/98/NT 4.0) ...4-37 Duplex Printing ...3-14 Duplex Unit ... 2-20 Ethernet interface connector (10/100BaseT) ...1-2 Face-Down Tray ... 1-2 Features ...1-1 Fusing unit ...1-3 Grounding ...2-2 PagePro 4100W 10-1...
  • Page 161 Installation Precautions ... 2-1 Installing the Face-Down Tray ... 2-7 Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 ... 4-3 Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 ... 4-16 Installing Tray 1 ... 2-8 Interface Connector and Cable ... 7-4 Loading Paper ...2-10...
  • Page 162 To Display the Driver Setup Dialog Under Windows 95/98 ...4-37 To Display the Driver Setup Dialog Under Windows NT 4.0 ...4-38 To Install the Printer Driver Using the Installer (Auto Run) ... 4-3 To Replace the Imaging Cartridge ...5-2 To Uninstall the Printer Driver ... 4-12 Top cover ...1-3...
  • Page 163 Tray cover ... 1-2 Turning On the Printer ... 2-12 Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98/NT4.0 ... 4-40 Using the Printer Status Display ...4-50 When the Error LED is on ... 1-9 When the Ready LED is on ... 1-6...

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