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MINOLTA-QMS PagePro 4110W User Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Ambient conditions...2-8 Space required ...2-8 Space required for the standard model printer ...2-8 Space required for the printer when equipped with options ...2-9 Setting up your laser printer...2-10 Fitting the paper output tray and paper feed tray 1 ...2-10 Loading paper into paper feed tray 1 ...2-11 Connecting the power cable ...2-12...
  • Page 4 System requirements ... 3-1 Notes on installing the printer driver... 3-1 General information on the printer driver ... 3-2 Information using Plug-and-Play or Add Printer Wizard ... 3-2 Information on installing a network printer ... 3-2 Installing the USB device driver... 3-3 Installing the USB device driver for Windows 98...
  • Page 5 Installing optional accessories Installing paper feed trays 2 and 3 ...7-1 Installing the duplex unit...7-4 Installing a DIMM memory module ...7-6 Installing a network card...7-11 Caring for and maintaining your printer Cleaning the printer ...8-2 Cleaning the case ...8-2 TOC-3...
  • Page 6 Performance features... 10-1 Hardware ...10-1 Operating systems... 10-1 10.2 Technical specifications ... 10-2 PagePro 4110W printer ... 10-2 500-sheet paper feed tray (option) ... 10-3 Duplex unit (option) ...10-4 Network card (option) ... 10-4 Expansion memory module (option) ... 10-4 Parallel interface and cable ...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Welcome to MINOLTA-QMS Thank you for purchasing a MINOLTA-QMS PagePro 4110W laser printer. To achieve the best possible results and to use your laser printer effectively, this User's Manual provides you with information on the following topics: Installing the printer driver...

  • Page 8: Roadmap Of This Manual

    Introductory remarks and information on how to use this manual as well as notes on the safe use of the printer. |nformation on how to set up the printer as well as an introduction to the various features. A step-by-step explanation of the routine for installing the printer driver.

  • Page 9: Explanation Of Special Type Styles And Method Of Presentation

    The arrow refers you to safety measures that must be taken to prevent the hazard. [MENU] Key on the control panel / button on the printer driver with the description “Menu” Ü Single action to be performed (there are no other steps) Step 1 of a series of actions Step 2 of a series of actions, etc.

  • Page 10: Working Safely With Your Laser Printer

    Working safely with your laser printer Notes on your safety and operating safety Working improperly with the printer can result in health hazards and electric shocks, and may even cause fires. Before you unpack the laser printer, you should make yourself familiar with this information regarding your safety and operating safety.
  • Page 11 Introduction Ü Perform only the procedures that are described in this manual. Using the machine improperly can result in a fire or an electric shock. Ü Do not place any heavy objects on the machine. Ü Do not open any covers on the machine while printing is in progress. Ü...

  • Page 12: Laser Safety

    Laser safety This printer is equipped with a laser unit. If the printer is used in accordance with the instructions in this User's Manual, the laser presents no danger. The radiation emitted is completely absorbed and attenuated by the case.

  • Page 13: Cdrh Regulations

    Use the printer only as described in this manual! Using the controls, adjusting the printer or performing procedures other than specified in this manual may result in exposure to hazardous radiation. Ü Use the printer only according to the instructions contained in this manual.

  • Page 14: Laser Caution Label

    This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser diode is 5 mW and the wavelength is 770–810 nm. Ü Use the printer only according to the instructions contained in this manual. Ozone emission Small quantities of ozone escape during the printing process. These quantities do not represent a health hazard.

  • Page 15: Unpacking, Installing, And Setting Up The Printer

    Unpacking the laser printer CAUTION Danger to children from packaging materials made of plastic Ü After unpacking the printer, keep the packaging materials out of reach of children. Remove the printer parts and accessories from the box. Paper output tray...
  • Page 16 Why save the packaging materials? If you need to move the printer, you can use the packaging again. In this way you can be certain that your printer is correctly packed. Unpacking, installing, and setting up the printer...

  • Page 17: Overview Of The Printer

    Unpacking, installing, and setting up the printer Overview of the printer External printer parts Description Release button for top cover Control panel Paper output tray (face down) Top Cover Paper guides Paper feed tray 1 (multipurpose tray) Description Power Switch (ON/OFF)

  • Page 18: Internal Printer Parts

    Internal printer parts Description Fusing unit Paper guide Manual paper feed unit Unpacking, installing, and setting up the printer Description Cover for paper feed tray 1 Image transfer roller Imaging cartridge...

  • Page 19: Optional Accessories

    Unpacking, installing, and setting up the printer Optional accessories Description Paper feed tray 2 (500-sheet cassette) Paper feed tray 3 (500-sheet cassette) Description Duplex Unit Network interface card...

  • Page 20: Printer Control Panel

    Printer control panel The control panel has four indicators and one button. Description Fault (orange) Toner empty (orange) Paper empty (orange) Unpacking, installing, and setting up the printer Description Ready (green) Control button...

  • Page 21: Installing Your Laser Printer

    (for example, curtains) away from objects which might obstruct the printer’s ventilation slits near to an easily accessible power socket The printer must be positioned in a way that it cannot be adversely affected by the following: splashing liquids...

  • Page 22: Ambient Conditions

    Relative humidity of 15% to 85% (maximum variation of 20% per hour). Space required Make certain that there is enough space available around the printer (see illustration). This will facilitate operation, reloading paper and toner, and maintenance of the printer.

  • Page 23: Space Required For The Printer When Equipped With Options

    Unpacking, installing, and setting up the printer Space required for the printer when equipped with options Dimension 40-1/ 2in . /1 030mm 46-1/2 in. * 33 in. / 840 mm 29-1/ 2in . /7 50mm 34-1/4 in * 6 in. / 150 mm...

  • Page 24: Setting Up Your Laser Printer

    Attach the paper output tray to the printer as shown here. Slide the lower part of the paper feed tray into the printer. Place the cover on top of paper feed tray 1. 2-10 Unpacking, installing, and setting up the printer...

  • Page 25: Loading Paper Into Paper Feed Tray 1

    Unpacking, installing, and setting up the printer Loading paper into paper feed tray 1 Paper feed tray 1 has a capacity of 250 sheets of plain papier. Remove the cover of paper feed tray 1. Using a large paper format? Ü...

  • Page 26: Connecting The Power Cable

    Connecting the power cable Only use the power cable supplied with the printer! The laser printer requires a power supply with minimal voltage and frequency fluctuation. If necessary, ask an electrician for advice. Power supply: 120-1 27V at 50- 60Hz / 220- 240V at 50 -60Hz Voltage fluctuation: 1 20V -10%, 127V +6% / 2 20-240V ±...

  • Page 27: Switching The Printer On And Off

    15 minutes, it automatically switches to POWER SAVE mode. If the printer receives a new print job while it is in Power Save mode, or if the top cover is opened, or if the control button is pressed, the printer automatically starts its warm-up phase.

  • Page 28: Printing A Configuration Page

    Printing a configuration page Print a configuration page in order to make sure that the printer is functioning properly. Switch on the printer. The printer is ready for operation after approximately 23 seconds. Hold down the [CONTROL BUTTON] for more than 15 seconds until the “Toner empty”...

  • Page 29: Connecting The Printer To A Computer (Parallel Port)

    Be well prepared for technical queries. Please have a current configuration page available when calling for technical assistance. Make a note of the Serial No. of your printer on the configuration page, see page 1-7 (laser safety label). Connecting the printer to a computer (parallel port) Switch off the printer and the computer.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Printer To A Computer (Usb Port)

    Switch on the computer and start Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000. Switch on the printer. Connect one end of the interface cable to the USB port of the printer. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the USB port of the computer.

  • Page 31: Installing The Printer Driver

    Which optional accessories are fitted to your printer? Is your printer a local printer or a network printer? Local printer: When the printer is connected directly to your computer via a parallel or USB interface cable. Network printer (option): When the printer is integrated into a computer network.

  • Page 32: General Information On The Printer Driver

    The printer can be equipped with an optional network card if required. Contact your hardware supplier. You can install the printer as a local printer or as a network printer. You should make note of the following points when installing the printer as a...

  • Page 33: Installing The Usb Device Driver

    Installing the printer driver Installing the USB device driver When connecting the PagePro 4110W printer to your computer with a USB cable, you must first install the PagePro 4110W USB device driver before you install the printer driver. Note In the following procedures it is assumed that you install the PagePro 4110W USB device driver on your computer for the first time.
  • Page 34 Click [NEXT] to display the next dialogue. Check the “Search for the best driver for your device” box, and then click [NEXT]. When the next dialogue appears, check the Specify a location box, and then click [BROWSE...]. Installing the printer driver...
  • Page 35 Installing the printer driver Browse the CD-ROM and specify the location of the USB Driver on the CD-ROM Drive as follows: “Drivers\Pp4110W\Win98\Gb\Gdi\Drv\usb” When the following dialogue appears, click [NEXT]. When the following dialogue appears, click [FINISH] to complete the installation.
  • Page 36 Although you may proceed with this screen now to install the printer driver, we recommend that you exit and install the printer driver later using the CD-ROM installer. Check that “Minolta/QMS PagePro 4110W” appears below Universal serial bus controller on the Device Manager tab of the System Properties dialogue.

  • Page 37: Installing The Usb Device Driver For Windows Me

    Switch on your computer and start Windows Me. Switch on the printer. Do not yet connect the USB cable. Check that Windows Me has finished loading and that the printer is ready. Insert the Software and Documentation CD-ROM supplied with your printer into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 38 Check the “Search for the best driver for your device” box, and then click [NEXT]. When the next dialogue appears, check the Specify a location box, and then click [BROWSE...]. Installing the printer driver...
  • Page 39 Installing the printer driver Browse the CD-ROM and navigate to “Drivers\Pp4110W\WinMe\ Gb\Gdi\Drv\usb.” Then click [OPEN]. When the following dialogue appears, click [NEXT]. When the following dialogue appears, click [FINISH] to complete the installation.
  • Page 40 CD-ROM installer (see page 3-23). Check that “Minolta/QMS PagePro 4110W” appears below Universal serial bus controller on the Device Manager tab of the System Properties dialogue.

  • Page 41: Installing The Usb Device Driver For Windows 2000

    Switch on your computer and start Windows 2000. Switch on the printer. Do not yet connect the USB cable. Check that Windows 2000 has finished loading and that the printer is ready. Insert the Software and Documentation CD-ROM supplied with your printer into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 42 Check the “Search for a suitable driver for my device” box, and then click [NEXT]. When the following dialogue appears, check the Specify a location box, and then click [NEXT]. 3-12 Installing the printer driver...
  • Page 43 Installing the printer driver When the following dialogue appears, click [BROWSE..]. Browse the CD-ROM and navigate to “Drivers\Pp4110W\Win2000\Gb\Gdi\Drv\usb.” Then click [OPEN]. When the following dialogue appears, click [OK] 3-13...
  • Page 44 When the following dialogue appears, check the “Disable the device. The Add/Remove Hardware Wizard in the Control Panel can be used complete the driver installation.” box, and then click [FINISH]. 3-14 Installing the printer driver...
  • Page 45 Installing the printer driver Open the “System Properties” dialogue. Then click the [DEVICE MANAGER] button on the “Hardware” tab How do I open the System Properties dialogue Ü Click with the right-hand mouse button on the [MY COMPUTER] icon on the desktop, and then click [PROPERTIES].
  • Page 46 When the following dialogue appears, double-click the “USB Printing Support” below “Universal Serial Bus controllers.” When the following dialogue appears, click the [UPDATE DRIVER] button on the “Driver” tab. 3-16 Installing the printer driver...
  • Page 47 Installing the printer driver When the following dialogue appears, click [NEXT] to display the next dialogue. Check the “Search for a suitable driver for my device” box, and then click [NEXT]. 3-17...
  • Page 48 When the following dialogue appears, check the “Specify a location” box, and then click [NEXT]. When the following dialogue appears, click [BROWSE..]. Browse to the CD-ROM and navigate to: “Drivers\Pp4110W\Win2000\ Gb\Gdi\Drv\usb.” Then click [OPEN]. 3-18 Installing the printer driver...
  • Page 49 Installing the printer driver When the following dialogue appears, click [OK]. When the following dialogue appears, click [NEXT]. 3-19...
  • Page 50 A Printer driver installation dialogue appears. Although you may proceed with this screen now to install the printer driver, we recommend that you exit this and install the printer driver later using the CD-ROM installer (see page 3-23). When the following dialogue appears, click [CLOSE] on the “Driver”...
  • Page 51 Installing the printer driver Restart the computer. After the Computer is restarted, open the “System Properties” dialogue. Then click the [DEVICE MANAGER] button on the “Hardware” tab. How do I open the System Properties dialogue Ü Click with the right-hand mouse button on the [MY COMPUTER] icon on the desktop, and then click [PROPERTIES].
  • Page 52 When the following dialogue appears, check that “Minolta/QMS PagePro 4110W” appears below “Universal Serial Bus controllers.” Proceed with “Installing the printer driver using the Installer” on page 3-23. 3-22 Installing the printer driver...

  • Page 53: Installing The Printer Driver Using The Installer

    Who do I do when the Update Device Driver Wizard or Add new Hardware Wizard dialog appears: Ü Click “Cancel” to close the dialog. Place the PagePro 4110W Software and Documentation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The installation program starts automatically. The installation program does not start automatically? Ü...
  • Page 54 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. During the installation a screen will appear where you may select the port. When you have installed the PagePro 4110W USB device driver, select [USB/PAGEPRO 4110 ]. For the parallel port, select [LPT 1].

  • Page 55: Registering The Status Display

    Note 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 or USB interface cable. Registering the Status Display for Windows 95/98/NT4.0...
  • Page 56 The “Create Shortcut” dialogue is opened. Click the [BROWSE...] button and navigate to “C:\Windows\zstpw18w.exe” (in this example we assume that the file is installed for C:\Windows). Then click [OPEN]. Click [NEXT] in the “Create Shortcut” dialogue. 3-26 Installing the printer driver...
  • Page 57 Installing the printer driver The “Select Program Folder” dialogue opens. Select the “StartUp” folder, and then click [NEXT]. The “Select a Title for the Program” dialogue appears. Enter a name for the shortcut to the Status Display. Then click [FINISH].
  • Page 58 Make sure that the “Minolta/QMS PagePro 4110W Status Display” window appears on your desktop and that the Status display icon appears on the taskbar. 3-28 Installing the printer driver...

  • Page 59: Registering The Status Display For Windows 2000/Me

    Installing the printer driver Registering the Status Display for Windows 2000/Me Click [START] point to [SETTINGS], and then click [TASKBAR & START MENU...]. The “Taskbar & Start Menu Properties” dialogue appears. Click on the “Advanced” tab. Then click [ADD...] The “Create Shortcut” dialogue is opened.
  • Page 60 Select the “StartUp” folder, and then click [NEXT]. The “Select a Title for the Program” dialogue appears. Enter a name for the shortcut to the Status Display. Then click [FINISH]. Click [OK] in the “Taskbar and Start Menu Properties“. Restart the computer. 3-30 Installing the printer driver...
  • Page 61 Installing the printer driver Make sure that the “Minolta/QMS PagePro 4110W Status Display” window appears on your desktop and that the Status display icon appears on the taskbar. 3-31...

  • Page 62: Uninstalling The Printer Driver

    Click on “Uninstall.” The deinstallation program starts automatically. Follow the subsequent instructions. The deinstallation of the printer driver is successfully completed once the Windows operating system has been restarted. Note The USB device driver is uninstalled automatically with the printer driver.

  • Page 63: Working With The Windows Printer Drivers

    Displaying printer driver settings Displaying settings in Windows 95/98/Me In the START menu, select “Settings – Printer.” The “Printers” dialogue box appears. Click on the “Minolta/QMS PagePro 4110W” icon. Under “File” select the item “Properties.” The following box appears.
  • Page 64 Click on the “-> 32-bit SuperDriver Setup” tab. The printer driver dialogue box appears. The operating system also uses index cards! The “About” index card is automatically determined by the operating system and is therefore not described in this manual.

  • Page 65: Displaying Settings In Windows Nt 4.0 / Windows 2000

    Displaying settings in Windows NT 4.0 / Windows 2000 In the START menu, select “Settings – Printer.” The “Printers” dialogue box appears. Click on the “Minolta/QMS PagePro 4110W” icon. Windows NT4.0: Under “File” select the item “Document Defaults.” Windows 2000: Under “File” select the item “Printing Preferences.”...

  • Page 66: Paper Index Card

    This index card allows you to: select the paper format specify the number of copies specify the orientation of the paper switch on/off the printer’s sorting function specify paper feed from different trays recall the original settings (Default) Working with the Windows printer drivers...

  • Page 67: Selecting A Paper Format

    Working with the Windows printer drivers Selecting a paper format Use “Paper size” to specify the format of the printed page. The various paper sizes supported by your printer are shown in the dropdown list: Paper Letter Legal Invoice Executive...

  • Page 68: Switching On/Off The Printer's Sorting Function

    Deactivate the sort feature in other applications! Deactivate the sort feature in other software applications if there is a conflict between the setting in the printer driver and the setting in the other application. Working with the Windows printer drivers...

  • Page 69: Specifying The Paper Source

    Working with the Windows printer drivers Specifying the paper source Under “Paper source” you can specify from which tray the printer be fed. Paper source Auto Tray 1 Tray 2/3* Manual feed * optional paper source units Optional paper sources not available? If the desired tray is an option, make sure that it has been added in the “Device Option”...

  • Page 70: Page Layout Index Card

    (enlarge/reduce) documents upon printout activate the duplex function (printing on both sides) recall the original settings (Default) Working with the Windows printer drivers...

  • Page 71: Printing Multiple Document Pages Per Print Page (N-Up)

    Working with the Windows printer drivers Printing multiple document pages per print page (N-up) Use the “N-Up” function to print multiple reduced document pages on a single print page. The “N-up” function cannot be used at the same time as the features “Scaling”...

  • Page 72: Printing Watermarks

    Activate the checkbox “First page only” so that the watermark will only be printed on the first page of a multi-page document. Watermarks as copy protection! Provide your printouts with a watermark in order to prevent the printed pages from being copied. 4-10 Working with the Windows printer drivers...

  • Page 73: Custom Watermarks

    Working with the Windows printer drivers Custom watermarks Design your own personal watermark. Click on [EDIT WATERMARK...] in order to open the “Watermark” dialogue box. Click on [ADD] to create a new watermark, click on a predefined watermark to modify it.

  • Page 74: Scaling The Printed Document

    Booklet Right Binding: for printing a document which is folded once in the middle and bound on the left-hand side. The Booklet function is not available? The Scaling and N-up functions cannot be used at the same time as the Booklet function. 4-12 Working with the Windows printer drivers...

  • Page 75: Image Index Card

    Working with the Windows printer drivers Image index card This index card allows you to: optimize the printout of documents that will be sent via fax (Colors to Patterns), Enhance the contrast, specify the resolution for the printout, optimize the printing of graphics [DETAIL ...] recall the original settings (Default).

  • Page 76: Optimizing The Printout Of Fax Documents (Colors To Patterns)

    Select “1200 x 600dpi” for printouts which require a high print quality, (for example, for text and graphics with fine line elements). Ü Select “12 00x 1200 dpi” for printouts which require a very high print quality (for example, high-resolution graphics). 4-14 Working with the Windows printer drivers...

  • Page 77: Optimizing The Presentation Of Graphics In The Printout (Detail

    Working with the Windows printer drivers Optimizing the presentation of graphics in the printout (Detail ...) The Graphics dialogue window is called up via the [DETAIL ...] button. This window contains further options for optimizing the appearance of graphics in the printout.

  • Page 78: Advanced Index Card

    “Transmit Once” option is enabled Transmit Once When this option is enabled, the document is transmitted to the printer once. However, it stays in the printer´s memory and can be reprinted as many times as requested. Only one copy is printed? The document is too large to fit in the memory.

  • Page 79: Device Option Index Card

    Working with the Windows printer drivers Device option index card This index card allows you to: activate the optional duplex unit activate optional paper feed tray 2 and/or 3 Activating the optional duplex unit If you have installed the duplex unit, then you can mark this in the list of available options.
  • Page 80 Working with the Windows printer drivers 4-18...

  • Page 81: Working With The Status Display

    The Status Display displays information about the current status of the local printer. Automatic startup of Status Display! If, when you installed the printer driver, you activated the option to automatically start the printer driver, then the Status Display is automatically called up each time the computer is started.

  • Page 82: Calling Up The Status Display

    Display operating for Windows 95. The screen images may appear differently for Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows NT 4.0. Open the “Minolta-QMS PagePro 4100” Program Group. Click on “Minolta-QMS PagePro 4110W Status.” The Status Display appears. Working with the Status Display...

  • Page 83: Altering The Size Of The Status Display Window

    “Status (Expand)” option in order to increase the size of the window. Understanding Status Display Messages The Status Display shows the following types of messages: Printer Status: Current operational status of the printer. How to recover: Explanations of how to correct problems and recover from error conditions.

  • Page 84: Controlling Popup Messages

    Controlling PopUp Messages Ü In the Status Display menu bar, select the “File” menu and then the “Select Pop up Message...” option. The “Select Popup Message” box appears. This box shows the error conditions that cause popup error messages to appear if activated: Inactivate Popup: Popup error messages which are not activated Activate Popup: Popup error messages which are activated...

  • Page 85: Displaying Printer Information

    In the Status Display menu bar, select the “Display” menu and then the “Printer information...” option. The “Printer Information” box appears. This box shows the current printer configuration: Page Count: Total number of pages that have been printed by the printer...
  • Page 86 Working with the Status Display...

  • Page 87: Working With The Printer

    Working with the printer Please note the following points What should I watch out for when loading paper? To avoid paper misfeeds in the laser printer, please observe the following points: Do not use any paper with the following features: Paper that has already been used in a thermal or ink-jet printer.
  • Page 88 Make certain that the flaps are neatly folded back. Test envelopes before buying large quantities! Some types of envelopes crease easily when they are run through a printer. Test a type of envelope before purchasing large quantities. Working with the printer...

  • Page 89: Which Sizes Of Paper Can I Use

    Working with the printer Which sizes of paper can I use? This printer is designed for use with the sizes of paper listed below. Paper size Standard sizes 210 × 2 97mm 148 × 2 10mm JIS B5 18 2 × 257mm Letter 8-1/2 in.

  • Page 90: What Types Of Paper Can I Use

    What types of paper can I use? This printer is designed for use with the types of paper listed below. Paper media standard media: Plain paper weight: 16 to 24 lbs. / 60 to 90g/m Recycled paper weight: 16 to 24 lbs. / 60 to 90g/m...

  • Page 91: Using The Control Button

    Working with the printer Using the control button The control panel has four indicators and one button. Description Fault (orange) Toner empty (orange) Control button The control button allows you to: print out the configuration page continue a print job after an error message...

  • Page 92: Printing The Configuration Page

    The “Ready” indicator is on constantly Hold down the [CONTROL BUTTON] for more than 15 seconds until the “Toner empty” and “Ready” indicators flash as shown below. After the control button is released, the Configuration Page is printed. Working with the printer...

  • Page 93: Continuing A Print Job After An Error Message

    When there is no more paper in the feed trays When paper of a different format to that set in the printer driver was fed into the printer Make sure that one of the above errors has occurred.

  • Page 94: Loading Paper

    Slide the guides up to the stack of paper. How many sheets may I place in the cassette? Ü The stack of paper should not exceed the “ma x.”mark. Place the cover on top of paper feed tray 1. Working with the printer...

  • Page 95: Loading Paper Into The Manual Feed Unit

    Working with the printer Loading paper into the manual feed unit When using the manual feed unit, sheets and envelopes must be fed in one at a time. Make sure that the cover of paper feed tray 1 is fitted properly.

  • Page 96: Loading Paper Into Paper Feed Tray 2/3

    2 or 3 until you feel resistance. Then lift the front of the cassette slightly before continuing to withdraw the cassette completely. Remove the cassette cover. 6-10 Working with the printer Paper feed tray 2 Paper feed tray 3...
  • Page 97 Working with the printer Press down the paper lifting plate until it locks. Place the paper in the cassette. How many sheets may I place in the cassette? Ü The stack of paper should not exceed the “ma x.”mark. Place the cassette cover.

  • Page 98: Monitoring Print Jobs With The Status Display

    Stand-by mode or a print job is printing normally. When the background of the printer graphic is red, there is an error, and the print job has been interrupted. The status of the printer and the error message are shown in the dialogue boxes on the left.

  • Page 99: Installing Optional Accessories

    Switch the printer OFF and also disconnect the power cable and the interface cable from the printer. Mount the printer on the paper feed tray so that the locating pins of the feed tray enage with the holes in the printer.
  • Page 100 Place the cassette cover. Slide the cassette back into the feed tray. Connect the power cable to the printer (page 2-12), and switch on the printer (see page 2-13). Connect the printer to the computer (see page 2-15), switch on the computer, and start up Windows.
  • Page 101 Installing optional accessories Verify that “Tray2: Installed” or “Tray 3: Installed” is shown in the Printer Information box.

  • Page 102: Installing The Duplex Unit

    Take the duplex unit out of the box and remove all the plastic and other packaging. Remove the flat cover at the rear of the printer using a screwdriver or other similar tool. Attach the duplex unit as shown below.
  • Page 103 During installation, hold the duplex unit with one hand. Fix the duplex unit to the printer by means of the screws. Connect the power cable to the printer (see page 2-13) and switch on the printer (see page 2-14). Connect the printer to the computer (see page 2-17), switch on the computer, and start up Windows.

  • Page 104: Installing A Dimm Memory Module

    Installing a DIMM memory module This printer is equipped w ith 2MB of memory capacity as standard. The memory capacity can be expanded to a m aximum of 66MB with commercially available SDRAM-DIMM memory modules. Memory modules of the following sizes may be used: 32 and 64MB.
  • Page 105 Installing optional accessories Close the output tray. Press the top cover release button and open the cover. Remove the two screws from the side cover and take off the cover.
  • Page 106 Remove the internal cover in order to gain access to the motherboard. Insert the memory module into the slot. Press it carefully onto the socket until it clips into place. Installing optional accessories...
  • Page 107 Installing optional accessories Reinstall the internal cover, securing it with the screws you removed earlier. Reinstall the side cover, securing it with the two screws you removed earlier. Close the printer cover and fold out the paper output tray.
  • Page 108 Connect the power cable to the printer (see page 2-13) and switch on the printer (see page 2-14). Connect the printer to the computer (see page 2-17), switch on the computer and start up Windows. Display the “Printer Information” box in the Status Display (see page 5-5).

  • Page 109: Installing A Network Card

    The network card is very sensitive. Handling it improperly could result in damage to the network card that will render it unusable. Ü Before you unpack the network card, touch a metal part of the printer to discharge the static electricity from your body. Ü...
  • Page 110 Take the network card out of the box and remove all the plastic and other packaging. Remove the two screws from the cover at the rear of the printer. Insert the network card into the printer as shown below. 7-12...
  • Page 111 Installing optional accessories Secure the network card with the screws that you removed earlier. Connect the network cable to the network card. Continue as described in the user’s manual supplied with the network card. 7-13...
  • Page 112 Installing optional accessories 7-14...

  • Page 113: Caring For And Maintaining Your Printer

    CAUTION You could damage the unit by using incorrect accessories and parts! If you use the accessories and parts of manufacturers other than MINOLTA-QMS, we cannot guarantee that the laser printer will operate properly. Ü Use only MINOLTA-QMS accessories and parts unless specified otherwise.

  • Page 114: Cleaning The Printer

    Cleaning the case Switch the printer OFF and unplug the power cable. Wipe the printer case with a soft cloth. You may moisten the cloth with a little neutral household cleaner if you want. Cleaning the paper feed roller Clean the paper feed roller if paper feed problems occur frequently.
  • Page 115 Caring for and maintaining your printer Press the top cover release button and open the cover. Lift out the imaging cartridge. Fold back the cover over the paper feed roller.
  • Page 116 Wipe the paper feed roller with a soft, dry cloth. Reinsert the imaging cartridge. Close the printer cover and open the paper output tray. Caring for and maintaining your printer...

  • Page 117: Replacing The Imaging Cartridge

    The imaging cartridge has a capacity of about 9000 Letter/A4 pages with about 5% toner coverage. The starting imaging cartridge supplied with the printer has a capacity of, on average, 5000 letter/A4 pages with about 5% toner coverage. CAUTION...
  • Page 118 Lift out the used imaging cartridge and dispose of it properly, according to local regulations. Take the new imaging cartridge out of the box, hold it firmly with both hands, and shake it to break down any lumps of toner that may have formed. Caring for and maintaining your printer...
  • Page 119 Caring for and maintaining your printer Place the new imaging cartridge into the printer. Besure to match up the colored strips and numbers on the cartridge with those on the printer. Guide the new imaging cartridge into the printer as shown below.
  • Page 120 Caring for and maintaining your printer...

  • Page 121: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting CAUTION The fusing unit can become very hot! The fusing unit, which is located beneath the top cover, can become very hot when the printer is in operation. Ü To prevent injuries, avoid contact with this area. Fusing unit...

  • Page 122: Clearing Paper Misfeeds

    Clearing paper misfeeds Clearing paper misfeeds at the imaging cartridge Switch the printer OFF. Close the output tray. Press the top cover release button and open the cover. Lift out the imaging cartridge. Wrap the the imaging cartridge in a cloth to protect it against exposure to light.
  • Page 123 Troubleshooting Reinsert the imaging cartridge. Move the imaging cartridge in the direction shown by the arrow until it clips into place. Close the printer cover and open the paper output tray.

  • Page 124: Clearing A Paper Misfeed At The Fusing Unit

    CAUTION The fusing unit can become very hot! The fusing unit, which is located beneath the top cover, can become very hot when the printer is in operation. Ü To prevent injuries, avoid contact with this area. Switch the printer OFF.
  • Page 125 Reinsert the imaging cartridge. Move the imaging cartridge in the direction shown by the arrow until it clips into place. Close the printer cover and open the paper output tray.

  • Page 126: Clearing A Paper Misfeed At The Output Tray

    Clearing a paper misfeed at the output tray Carefully pull the misfed sheet(s) out of the tray. Open the top cover and close it again in order to reset the printer. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 127: Clearing A Paper Misfeed At Paper Feed Tray 1

    Clearing a paper misfeed at paper feed tray 1 Remove the cover of paper feed tray 1. Carefully pull the misfed sheet(s) out of the tray. Replace the cover of paper feed tray 1. Open the top cover and close it again in order to reset the printer.

  • Page 128: Clearing A Paper Misfeed At The Manual Feed Unit

    Clearing a paper misfeed at the manual feed unit Carefully pull the misfed sheet out of the unit. Open the top cover and close it again in order to reset the printer. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 129: Clearing A Paper Misfeed At Optional Paper Feed Trays 2 And 3

    Remove the stack of paper from the cassette and carefully pull the misfed sheet(s) out of the tray. Replace the cassette cover and slide the cassette back into the tray. Open the top cover and close it again in order to reset the printer.

  • Page 130: Clearing Paper Misfeeds At The Optional Duplex Unit (Top)

    Clearing paper misfeeds at the optional duplex unit (top) Open the cover of the duplex unit and carefully pull out the misfed sheet. Open the top cover and close it again in order to reset the printer. 9-10 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 131: Clearing Paper Misfeeds At The Optional Duplex Unit (Bottom)

    Troubleshooting Clearing paper misfeeds at the optional duplex unit (bottom) Open the cover to the duplex unit and carefully pull out the misfed sheet. Open the top cover and close it again in order to reset the printer. 9-11...

  • Page 132: Problems With Print Quality

    Remove the imaging cartridge and shake it back and forth carefully to distribute the remaining toner evenly. Remove the imaging cartridge and check it for damage. If necessary, replace it with a new cartridge (see page 8-5). Clean the inside of the printer (see page 8-2). Problem Blank pages Black pages...
  • Page 133 Troubleshooting Problem Print-out is too dark Blurred background on the print-out Uneven toner density on the print- Possible cause The imaging cartridge is damaged. The imaging cartridge is damaged. The imaging cartridge is damaged. Insufficent toner in the cartridge. Action Remove the imaging cartridge and check it for damage.
  • Page 134 Problem Blank spots on the print-out, text missing White or black lines on the print-out Toner smudges on the print-out 9-14 Possible cause The paper is moist because of high humidity in the air or from being splashed with water. The imaging cartridge is damaged.

  • Page 135: General Printing Problems

    Troubleshooting General printing problems Problem No output Possible cause The printer is not connected to the power supply, or the cable is not connected to the printer. The printer is not switched on You are using the wrong type of interface cable.

  • Page 136: Usb Connection Problems

    USB connection problems When the printer is connected to the computer via the USB port, a specfic computer environment and certain settings must be used. Otherwise, one of the following problems may occur: The printer driver cannot be installed correctly Printing cannot be performed correctly.

  • Page 137: Printer Messages

    Troubleshooting Printer messages Indicator functions The indicators on the control panel provide information on the status of the printer. The control panel has four indicators and one button. Description Fault (orange) Toner empty (orange) Paper empty (orange) The table below shows the possible states of the indicators.

  • Page 138: Status Messages

    Status messages Status messages indicate the current condition of the printer. Indicators Meaning Printer is switched off. Printer is switched on and running a self-test. Printer is warming up. (slow flashing) Printer is in Power Save mode. 9-18 Troubleshooting Indicators...

  • Page 139: User Messages

    Troubleshooting User messages These messages indicate faults which need to be rectified by the user before a print job can be continued or the printer switched back to “Stand-by.” Indicators Meaning Action Top cover is open. Close the top cover.
  • Page 140 A wrong paper format has • Load paper with the format set in been fed into tray 1, tray the printer driver into the paper 2, or tray 3. feed tray (see page 6-8). • Cancel the print job by pressing...
  • Page 141 Indicators Meaning Action A duplex print job has Disable the duplex setting and been sent to a printer that resend the print job. is not equipped with a duplex unit. A paper format different • Load paper with the format set in...
  • Page 142 Print job is too large, Cancel the print job through the insufficient memory printer driver. Turn the printer off capacity. then on again and resend the print job. Expand the printer’s memory capacity (DIMM) or reduce the size of the print job.
  • Page 143 Troubleshooting Indicators Meaning Action DIMM error Switch the printer off and then on again. If the problem persists, replace the expansion memory (DIMM) (see page 7-6). 9-23...

  • Page 144: Service Messages

    These messages indicate more serious faults that can only be rectified by a customer service engineer. Indicators 9-24 Meaning Action Controller error at the Switch the printer off and then on USB port again. If the problem persists, contact MINOLTA-QMS Support. Controller error at the parallel port...
  • Page 145 Troubleshooting Indicators Meaning Action Main motor error Switch the printer off and then on again. If the problem persists, contact MINOLTA-QMS Support. The Fusing Unit has a low temperature. The Fusing Unit is overheated Fatal error: SDRAM Fatal error: DRAM...
  • Page 146 Indicators 9-26 Meaning Action Fatal error: Engine I/F, Switch the printer off and then on again. If the problem persists, contact MINOLTA-QMS Support. Error at the fusing unit Error at the fan for the fusing unit Error at the fan...

  • Page 147: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix 10.1 Performance features Hardware In terms of hardware, the PagePro 4110W offers you the following: 1200 x 1200 dpi Up to 18 ppm (A4/Letter) High-performance processor optimized for Windows Minolta QuickPage technology for fast Windows printing Parallel port...

  • Page 148: Technical Specifications

    10.2 Technical specifications PagePro 4110W printer Technical specification Type Print system Exposure system Resolution Printing speed (single-sided) Printing speed (double-sided) Time to print 1st page (single-sided) Time to print 1st page (double-sided) Warm-up time Paper formats Paper/Media Paper sources Input capacities...

  • Page 149: 500-Sheet Paper Feed Tray (Option)

    Height:13 in. / 3 31mm Width: 17-5/32 in. / 4 36mm Depth: 20 in. / 5 08mm Printer: Approximately 28-3/4 lbs. / 13 kg Imaging cartridge: Approximately 3-1/4 lbs. / 1.5 kg • Centronics parallel port IEEE 1284B/ECP / EPP/Bi-Di/ Compatible •...

  • Page 150: Duplex Unit (Option)

    Parity Access speed No. of pins Type of module * This printer supports 32 bit/100pin SDRAM DIMM which consists of 4 bit, 8 bit, or 16 bit SDRAM chips, in JEDEC standard, such as: Viking: H4143A(32MB), H3913(64MB) Golden RAM: C4143A...

  • Page 151: Parallel Interface And Cable

    USB interface and cable Technical specification Connections Type of cable Parallel cable Pin allocation Length of cable Printer: parallel 36-pin connection Computer: EIA 25-pin connection Shielded Signal and ground pairs must be twisted IEEE 1284, type B max. 10 feet / 3 meters...

  • Page 152: Minolta-Qms's Concern For Environmental Protection

    This function can reduce your electrical costs by up to 60%. This laser printer fulfils the energy efficiency criteria for the Energy Star of the EPA (USA Environmental Protection Agency).

  • Page 153: Index

    10.4 Index Activating the optional duplex unit ...4-17 Advanced Transmit Once ...4-16 Cable specifications ...105 Caring for your printer ...8-1 CDRH regulations ...1-7 Cleaning the printer ...8-2 Case ...8-2 Paper feed roller ...8-2 Clearing a paper misfeed At duplex unit ...9-10 At fusing unit ...9-4...
  • Page 154 Enhance Contrast ... 4-14 Imaging cartridge Replacing ...8-5 Installation of DIMM module ... 7-6 installation using Plug-and Play or Add Printer Wizard ... 3-2 Installing optional accessories ... 7-1 Installing the printer ...2-7 Interface connections ... 105 Laser caution label ... 1-8 Laser safety label ...1-7...
  • Page 155 Page layout, printer driver settings Editing watermarks ...4-11 Multiple document pages per print page ...4-9 Printing watermarks ...4-10 PagePro 4110W printer, technical specification ...102 Paper feed tray 1, setting up ...2-10 Paper feed tray 2/3, activating ...4-17 Paper feed tray 2/3, installation ...7-1 Paper format, specifying ...4-5...
  • Page 156 Printer driver CD-ROM installation ... 3-23 Notes on installation ... 3-1 Uninstalling the printer driver ... 3-32 Printer driver installation ... 3-1 Printer driver settings Advanced ...4-16 Device options ...4-17 Image ...4-13 Page layout ...4-8 Paper ...4-4 Printer driver settings, displaying ... 4-1 Windows 95/98 ...
  • Page 157 500-sheet paper feed tray ...103 Duplex unitDuplex unit ...104 expansion memory module ...104 Interface connections and cables ...105 Network card ...104 PagePro 4110W printer ...102 USB Interface and cable ...105 Transmit Once ...4-16 Troubleshooting ...9-1 Uninstalling the printer driver ...3-32 Unpacking, installing, setting up ...2-1...
  • Page 158 Watermarks ...4-10 Editing ...4-11 10-12 Appendix...

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