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TAR printers have a feature that allows them to automatically “go to sleep” after a period of inactivity. This auto-feature can reduce a machine’s annual electricity cost by 60 percent. As an NERGY TAR Partner, we have determined that this machine meets the for energy efficiency. NERGY TAR Printer ? NERGY TAR Guidelines...
Foreword Safety Information Laser Safety This is a page printer which operates by means of a laser. There is no possibility of danger from the laser, provided the printer is operated according to the instructions in this manual. Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within pro- tective housing, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.
Foreword WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radia- tion exposure. This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser diode is 5mW and the wavelength is 770-810 nm. WARNING LABEL...
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USER INSTRUCTIONS (For U.S.A. Users) FCC PART 15 - RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES WARNING FCC: Declaration of Conformity Product Type Laser Beam Printer Product Name PageWorks 18L Options Second Paper Cassette Unit (4166) Accessories Third Paper Cassette Unit (4166) Duplex Unit (4168)
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Foreword This device must be used with a shielded interface cable and shielded network (10/100BaseT) cable. The use of non-shield cables is likely to result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited under FCC rules. The design and production of this unit conform to FCC regulations, and any changes or modifications must be registered with the FCC and are subject to FCC control.
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Foreword OZONE RELEASE (For All Users) During printer operation, a small quantity of ozone is released. This amount is not large enough to harm anyone adversely. However, be sure the room where the machine is being used has adequate ventila- tion, especially if you are printing a high volume of materials, or if the machine is being used continuously over a long period.
Welcome And thank you for selecting a Minolta PageWorks 18L Printer! This User’s Manual explains the functions of the printer and how it operates. It also provides you with troubleshooting tips as well as gen- eral precautions you should observe when operating the printer. To...
Technical Support Technical support for all Minolta PageWorks printer products is avail- able 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling (from within North America). Minolta also maintains a Web site which provides printer driver downloads, Frequently Asked Questions and handles all e-mail requests for technical assistance at: http://www.minoltaprinters.com...
Action Key ...1-5 When the Ready LED is on...1-6 When the Error LED is on ...1-9 Chapter 2: Setting-up Installation Precautions ...2-1 Selecting a Location for the Printer ...2-1 Power Source...2-2 Grounding ...2-2 Space Requirements...2-3 Operational Precautions ...2-4 Operating Environment ...2-4 Printer ...2-4...
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Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit...2-22 Installing the Optional Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit...2-22 Network Interface Card (NIC)...2-26 Installing the Optional Network Interface Card...2-26 Chapter 3: Using the printer Paper...3-1 Type...3-1 Size ...3-1 Standard size...3-1 Envelopes (Tray 1 and Manual Feed Tray)...3-2 Loading Paper...3-3 Loading Paper onto Tray 1 ...3-4...
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Loading Paper onto Manual Feed Tray ...3-11 Printing on Envelopes ...3-13 Duplex Printing...3-15 Paper Type...3-16 Paper Size ...3-16 Chapter 4: Printer Driver and Status Display Introduction...4-1 System Requirements...4-1 Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98...4-3 To Install the Printer Driver Using the Installer (Auto Run) ...4-3...
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About...4-59 Using the Printer Status Display...4-60 Opening the Printer Status Display ...4-60 To Open the Printer Status Display...4-60 To Close the Printer Status Display ...4-60 Using the Printer Status Display ...4-61 Printer Status ...4-61 How to recover...4-61 Warning Status ...4-61 Printer Status figure ...4-61...
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Chapter 5: Maintenance Replacing the Imaging Cartridge ...5-1 To Replace the Imaging Cartridge ...5-2 Cleaning the Printer ...5-6 Cleaning the Outside of the Printer ...5-6 Cleaning the Paper Transport Roller ...5-7 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Technical Support ...6-1 Clearing a Paper Misfeed ...6-2 Inside the Printer ...6-2...
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Irregularities ...6-12 White or black line ...6-13 Toner smudges...6-13 No output...6-14 Are you using the correct type of printer cable? ...6-14 Are your computer’s communications port settings correct? ...6-14 Messages ...6-15 When the Ready LED is on...6-16 When the Error LED is on ...6-20 Chapter 7: Specifications PageWorks 18L Printer ...7-1...
Features The Minolta PageWorks 18L 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 PageWorks 18L the perfect printer for any size office.
Printer Parts and Accessories Printer Parts and Accessories Second paper Third paper cassette unit cassette unit (option) (option) Power switch Top cover release button Control panel Face-down tray Manual feed tray Paper size guide Tray cover Cassette cover (option) Tray 2 (500-sheet...
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Network Interface Card (NIC)(option) Ethernet interface connector (10/100BaseT) (option) Top cover Image transfer roller Printer Parts and Accessories Power cord socket Parallel interface connector Fusing unit Imaging cartridge...
Control Panel Control Panel The control panel has four indicator lights and one button. Error LED A Fatal Error has occurred BLINKING: A recoverable error has occurred OFF: Normal Toner Empty LED The imaging cartridge is empty BLINKING: The imaging cartridge is almost empty OFF: Normal Paper Empty LED...
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.
Control Panel When the Ready LED is on LED Display Initializing Warming Up Ready Description Response Required Power on, initializ- ing. Printer is warming Printer is ready and able to print.
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LED Display Power Save Slowly blinking Paper Empty Size Mismatch Description Response Required Printer has entered the Power Save Mode. The paper supply of Press the Action key one of the trays is to see which tray is empty. out of paper. For details, see “Chap-...
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A print job was sent to see which tray is using the Tray 2 or Tray not in place. 3 setting in the printer p. 6-19 driver, even though Tray 2 or Tray 3 is not installed on the printer.
Paper Misfeed Replace Imaging Cartridge Description Response Required The paper-size set- Load the correct size ting of the printer of paper or cancel driver does not the print job (by match the size of pressing the Action paper that has been key) and change the detected in the tray.
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.
• 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. • Make sure the outlet you use is visible, and not hidden behind the printer or any other object.
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) " 11-3/4 or more or more * 29-1/2 (746 mm) " or more...
• Humidity: 15% to 85% with fluctuation of 20% per hour Printer The following describes precautions for using the printer. • Never turn the printer off or open any of its covers during a print operation. • Never place flammable gasses, liquids or objects that generate magnetic forces near the printer.
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Such objects create the danger of fire or electrical shock. • 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.
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.
• Always use a shielded interface cable. Use of an unshielded cable can result in radio interference with data. • Keep all the boxes and packing materials that the printer comes in for later use when transporting the printer. Installing the Face-Down Tray 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.
Setting-up 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.
Connecting the Power Cord Make sure that the printer’s power switch is in the 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. Setting-up...
Setting-up Loading Paper Remove the tray cover from Tray 1. Open all three of the paper size guides. 2-10...
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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.
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.
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. See page 7-7 of this User’s Manual for cable specifications and pin assignments.
2 MB that came with the printer. Installing the Optional SIMM Warning • Electric shock hazard! 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.
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Clips secure the exterior side cover from the inside of the printer. Gently maneuver the exterior side cover until the clips release (see illustration). Caution • Do not touch any part of the main circuit inside of the printer. Options 2-15...
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Options 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. Remove the internal side cover to expose the main circuit.
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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. •...
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• 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.
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, refer to page 3-15.
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Options 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 • Make sure that the connector of the unit is inserted into the printer securely.
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• 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. See “Connecting the Power Cord”, page 2-9.
• Take the paper cassette unit out of the shipping box. • Remove the plastic bag and all shipping materials. • Turn the printer off and then disconnect the power cord and inter- face cable from the printer. Place the paper cassette unit in the location you have chosen (see page 2-1 “Selecting a Location for the Printer”).
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Set the printer onto the paper cassette unit using the coupling pins as a guide. Note • The printer weighs approximately 18 kg (39.7 lbs.) with the optional second paper cassette unit installed. Two people are recommended to lift it when necessary.
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Options Insert Tray 2 or Tray 3 into the paper cassette unit. Tray 2 Tray 3 Note • Be sure to use both hands whenever Tray 2 or Tray 3 is being removed from or inserted into the paper cassette unit. 2-24...
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Connect the power cord to the printer and then turn the printer on. See “Connecting the Power Cord”, page 2-9. See “Turning On the Printer”, page 2-12. Select the Printer Information in the Printer Status Display to ver- ify that Tray 2 or Tray 3 is displayed in the Printer Information dialog.
Network Interface Card (NIC) There is an optional 10/100BaseT 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.
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Remove the screw that secures the cover panel to the back of the printer. Remove the cover panel. Note • Make sure that you do not misplace the cover panel or screws when you remove them. The screws will be used after the optional NIC is installed.
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Note • 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. See “Connecting the Power Cord”, page 2-9. See “Turning On the Printer”, page 2-12.
Paper Caution • This printer is designed to print on only the following types of paper. Type Paper Plain Paper Feeding weighing: Recycled Port 60 to 90 g/m Paper 16 to 24 lbs. weighing: 60 to 90 g/m 16 to 24 lbs.
• 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.
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.
Loading Paper Loading Paper onto Tray 1 You can load up to 250 sheets of standard paper onto Tray 1. See page 3-1 for details on paper sizes and types. Remove the tray cover from Tray 1. Open all three of the paper size guides.
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Place a stack of paper in the center of Tray 1. 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.
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Loading Paper Replace the tray cover onto Tray 1.
Then gently raise the for- ward-end up, and remove Tray 2/Tray 3 from the unit. • Tray 2 and Tray 3 are available as an option for this printer. Contact Minolta Technical Support to find out how you can acquire this tray to increase the capabilities of your printer.
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Loading Paper Remove the cassette cover from Tray 2/Tray 3. Press down on the paper lifting plate located inside of Tray 2/ Tray 3 until it locks.
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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. Note • A maximum level mark inside the inlet of Tray 2/Tray 3 shows how high you can stack paper.
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Loading Paper Replace the cassette cover and insert Tray 2/Tray 3 into the second/third paper cassette unit. Tray 2 Tray 3 3-10...
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. Loading Paper 3-11...
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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...
• Because there is great variation in the quality of paper used for enve- lopes, we suggest that you produce test prints of various types before purchasing any envelope in large quantities for use with this printer. Note the following points whenever printing on envelopes.
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• 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.
Loading Paper Duplex Printing This feature prints document data on both sides of a sheet of paper. 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.
Loading Paper The supported paper types and sizes for duplex printing are as follows. Paper Type Plain paper: 64 to 90 g/m Recycled paper: 64 to 90 g/m Note • Do not use special paper (transparencies, labels, envelopes, letterhead, J-Post and thick paper) for duplex printing. Paper Size A4, A5, JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Invoice.
Masquerade and the driver itself. Important! • 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, it can be downloaded from the Minolta Web site at http://www.minoltaprinters.com...
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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...
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 installer.
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Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 Caution • The printer driver must be installed using the CD-ROM’s installer. Do not use the Add Printer wizard from the Printers folder. Installation through the Add Printer wizard will prevent the printer from perform- ing properly.
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Displaying Zenographic’s ZScript User’s Guide File 1. After you complete installation of the Printer Driver CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. If you have just installed the printer driver, the CD-ROM should already be in the drive. At this time, the Installer monitor.
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Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 Select the appropriate port. Check Set as default printer default printer or leave this option unchecked if you do not want it as the default. Click the button to display the next dialog.
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Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 Change the directory name if you want or leave the default direc- tory name. Next, click installation. Click (recommended) to print a test page or to proceed without printing a test page. Install...
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Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 Minolta Printer Utilities contains icons for Minolta PageWorks-Pro 18L Help PageWorks-Pro 18L Status PostScript Support icon. Masquerade Note • The icon is not displayed if you did not select the Masquerade PostScript Support option in Step 6.
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Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 In the Non-PostScript Printers Pro 18L on LPT1: and then click the After a few moments, the dialog appears. Properties area, select Minolta PageWorks/ Install button. Minolta PageWorks/Pro (PSCRIPT)
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Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 Click to display the next dialog. Confirm that Minolta PageWorks/Pro (PSCRIPT) Installed ZScript Printers Click the button to complete installation of Exit Driver (ZScript) 4-10 is in the area of the dialog. Masquerade...
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Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 On the taskbar, click Printers Confirm that two icons named Minolta PageWorks/Pro (PSCRIPT) dialog. Note • The Minolta PageWorks/Pro (PSCRIPT) dialog if you do not perform Steps 15 through 20 to install Printers...
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Print Test Page: Example An example of the test page is shown below. Make sure that “Minolta PageWorks/Pro 18L” is indicated as the printer model on the test page. This confirms that the printer driver has been correctly installed. 4-12...
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 To Uninstall the Printer Driver Note • Skip steps 1 through 6 of the following procedure if you do not have PostScript Driver (ZScript) Turn on your computer and start up Windows 95 or Windows 98.
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Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 In the Installed ZScript Printers Works/Pro (PSCRIPT) Click Exit 4-14 area, click Minolta Page- and then click Remove.
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Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 On the taskbar, click Printers Confirm that the Minolta PageWorks/Pro (PSCRIPT) longer displayed in the To start uninstallation of the the taskbar, point to Programs and then click Uninstall , point to , and then click...
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Click to proceed with the uninstall operation or Note • This uninstall operation will delete all of the printer driver(s) that are currently installed in the Minolta Printer Utilities group. Click to delete the directory that contains the Minolta Printer Utilities program.
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Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 On the taskbar, click Printers Confirm that the Minolta PageWorks/Pro 18L shown in the Printers , point to , and then click Start Settings dialog. icon is no longer 4-17...
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.
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CD-ROM. setup.exe Caution • The printer driver must be installed using the CD-ROM’s installer. Do not use the Add Printer wizard from the Printers folder. Installation through the Add Printer wizard will prevent the printer from perform- ing properly.
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Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 Select installation options. 4-20...
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Displaying Zenographic’s ZScript User’s Guide File 1. After you complete installation of the Printer Driver CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. If you have just installed the printer driver, the CD-ROM should already be in the drive. At this time, the Installer monitor.
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• 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 Share Name Example: PWP_18L Note •...
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Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 Check Set as default printer default printer or leave this option unchecked if you do not want it as the default. Click the button to display the next dialog. Rename the printer if you want and then click...
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Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 Change the directory name if you want or leave the default direc- tory name. Next, click installation. Click (recommended) to print a test page or to proceed without printing a test page.
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Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 Minolta Printer Utilities contains icons for Minolta PageWorks-Pro 18L Help PageWorks-Pro 18L Status PostScript Support icon. Masquerade Note • The icon is not displayed if you did not select the Masquerade PostScript Support option in Step 7.
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Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 In the Non-PostScript Printers Pro 18L on LPT1: and then click the After a few moments, the dialog appears. Properties 4-26 area, select Minolta PageWorks/ Install button. Minolta PageWorks/Pro (PSCRIPT)
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Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 Click to display the next dialog. Confirm that Minolta PageWorks/Pro (PSCRIPT) Installed ZScript Printers Click the button to complete installation of Exit Driver (ZScript) is in the area of the dialog. Masquerade...
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Steps 19 through 24 to install Printers PostScript Driver (ZScript) • The printer driver must be installed using the CD-ROM’s installer. Do not use the Add Printer wizard from the Printers folder. 4-28 , point to...
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Print Test Page: Example An example of the test page is shown below. Make sure that “Minolta PageWorks/Pro 18L” is indicated as the printer model on the test page. This confirms that the printer driver has been correctly installed. 4-29...
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 To Uninstall the Printer Driver Note • Skip steps 1 through 6 of the following procedure if you do not have PostScript Driver (ZScript) installed on your computer. Turn on your computer and start up Windows NT 4.0.
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Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 In the Installed Zscript Printers Pro (PSCRIPT) and then click Click Exit area, click Minolta PageWorks/ Remove 4-31...
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Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 On the taskbar, click Printers Confirm that the Minolta PageWorks/Pro (PSCRIPT) longer displayed in the To start uninstallation of the the taskbar, point to and then click Uninstall 4-32 , point to...
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Click to proceed with the uninstall operation or Note • This uninstall operation will delete all of the printer driver(s) that are currently installed in the Minolta Printer Utilities group. Click to delete the directory that contains the Minolta Printer Utilities program.
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Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 On the taskbar, click Printers Confirm that the Minolta PageWorks/Pro 18L shown in the Printers 4-34 , point to , and then click Start Settings dialog. icon is no longer...
Windows. 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 interface cable. Registering the Status Display...
Display registration under Windows 95. Actual screen images may appear differently under Windows 98, however, the registration procedure is the same. This procedure must be followed only after the successful installation of the printer driver. Click on the Start button, go to the item.
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Click the button that is located in the Customize Start Menu box to open the Create Shortcut dialog. Use the button to search for the Browse example it is assumed that the file is installed under C:\Windows\Zjst402w.exe). Click the file and then click the Windows Click the Zjst402w...
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Registering the Status Display Select the folder from the “Select folder to place shortcut StartUp in” box and then click Enter a name for the shortcut to the Status Display into the Select a Title for the Program dialog and click Click the button in the Taskbar Properties.
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Registering the Status Display Make sure that the Minolta PageWorks/Pro 18L Status Display appears on your desktop and that the Status Display icon appears on the Windows taskbar. 4-39...
Registering the Status Display Registering the Status Display Under Windows NT 4.0 This procedure must be followed only after the successful installation of the printer driver. Click on the Start button, go to the item. Taskbar... Click on the Start Menu Programs dialog that appears.
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Click the button that is located in the Customize Start Menu box to open the Create Shortcut dialog. Use the button to search for the Browse example it is assumed that the file is installed under C:\Winnt\Zjst402w.exe). Click the file and then click the Winnt Click the Zjst402w...
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Registering the Status Display Select the folder from the “Select folder to place shortcut Startup in” box and then click Enter a name for the shortcut to the Status Display into the Select a Title for the Program dialog and click Click the button in the Taskbar Properties.
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Registering the Status Display Make sure that the Minolta PageWorks/Pro 18L Status Display appears on your desktop and that the Status Display icon appears on the Windows taskbar. 4-43...
Displaying the Driver Setup Dialog (Windows 95/98/NT 4.0) Displaying the Driver Setup Dialog (Windows 95/98/NT 4.0) Use the following procedure to display the driver setup dialog under Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0. To Display the Driver Setup Dialog Under Windows 95/98 Click , point to...
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Displaying the Driver Setup Dialog (Windows 95/98/NT 4.0) On the tab of the Properties dialog, 32-bit SuperDriver Setup the following dialog appears. 4-45...
Displaying the Driver Setup Dialog (Windows 95/98/NT 4.0) To Display the Driver Setup Dialog Under Windows NT 4.0 Click Start , point to the Printers dialog. In the Printers dialog, click the icon. In the Printers dialog, select menu 4-46 Settings , and then click Printers...
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Displaying the Driver Setup Dialog (Windows 95/98/NT 4.0) The following dialog appears. 4-47...
Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98/NT4.0 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.
Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98/NT4.0 Common Buttons The following buttons appear at the bottom of each tab. Click to exit the properties dialog, saving any changes made. Cancel Click to exit the properties dialog without saving any changes made.
Paper 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 8 1/2 11 inches...
Paper Source 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 tab.
Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98/NT4.0 Page Layout tab contains a realtime graphic mirror of most driver Page Layout settings as well as the following features. N-up The N-up settings allow you to print multiple documents on a single page.
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Watermark have been entered into the printer’s memory. You can add and delete watermarks from this list through the Watermark pop-up dialog. button to open a dialog that will allow...
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Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98/NT4.0 Watermarks can be specified to appear on the first page only of a multi- page document by clicking the watermark that is specified to appear will be placed on every page of the multi-page document.
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Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98/NT4.0 String The contents of the watermark that you wish to create are entered here. Shading The density of the watermark that will appear on the document is specified here. Style These settings can be used to specify the style of the watermark’s font.
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Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98/NT4.0 Scaling Note • The feature of the printer driver cannot be used when printing Scaling documents. N-up You can adjust the area of a document through the feature. The Scaling maximum percentage of enlargement is 200. The maximum percentage of reduction is 50.
Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98/NT4.0 Image Image tab provides the controls for specifying the format of data transfer from the host computer as well as the print resolution. Colors to Patterns This setting is optimal for printing documents that will be sent via facsimile.
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Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98/NT4.0 Detail... Click this button to open the Graphics (pop-up dialog) Adjustment The sliders can be used to control the definition, tones and lighting of an image in terms of Usually, the median values toward the center of the Sharpness.
To remove an option from the Installed Options list, select the option and click the button. Remove Removed options can be reinstalled using the add procedure. About This tab displays version and copyright information about this printer driver. 4-59...
Status Display, see page 4-35. Opening the Printer Status Display Before opening the Printer Status Display, make sure that the printer is connected to your computer with the parallel interface cable. Use the procedure below to open 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.
Using the Printer Status Display Controlling Pop Up Messages On the menu, click Display • The Activate Popup error messages to appear. • The Inactivate Popup cause popup error messages to appear. • To move an error condition from the...
Expand • The expanded view is the normal size shown under “Using the Printer Status Display” on page 4-61. The reduced view is shown below. On-line Help Use the menu to display online help about the Status Display.
Note • 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. 4-64...
Imaging Cartridge Low • The imaging cartridge that comes with the printer is capable of pro- ducing approximately 5,000 A4-size prints. Replacing the Imaging Cartridge “Imaging Cartridge Low”...
To Replace the Imaging Cartridge Caution • The fusing unit inside the printer can become very hot during opera- tion. Do not touch the area to avoid injury. Turn the printer off and then disconnect the power cord and interface...
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Note • Be sure to close the face-down tray before opening the top cover to prevent injuries. Remove the old imaging cartridge. Note • Do not touch the shutter of the imaging cartridge to avoid causing damage to the drum unit. When handling the imaging cartridge, always use the handle.
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Holding it with both hands, shake it 4 or 5 times in the direction of the arrows to distribute the toner evenly. Install the imaging cartridge securely into the printer by sliding the pins on each side of the cartridge along the grooves of the car-...
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Replacing the Imaging Cartridge Close the top cover and press it down gently but firmly until it locks into place.
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. Caution • The fusing unit can become very hot during operation. Do not touch the area to avoid injury.
Cleaning the Paper Transport Roller Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord. Close the face-down tray and press the top cover release button to open the top cover. Note • Be sure to close the face-down tray before opening the top cover to prevent injuries.
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Remove the imaging cartridge. Note • 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.
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Use a soft cloth to wipe the paper transport roller. Reinstall the imaging cartridge as shown on page 5-4 and 5-5. Cleaning the Printer...
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Cleaning the Printer Close the top cover and press it down gently but firmly until it locks into place. 5-10...
Technical Support Technical support for all Minolta PageWorks printer products is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling within North America). Minolta also maintains a Web site which provides printer driver downloads, Frequently Asked Questions and handles all e-mail requests for technical assistance at: http://www.minoltaprinters.com.
Use the following procedure to remove a misfed paper from inside the printer. Caution • The fusing unit inside the printer can become very hot during opera- tion. 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.
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Clearing a Paper Misfeed Remove the imaging cartridge. Note • Immediately wrap the imaging cartridge with a cloth to protect it from overexposure to light.
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Clearing a Paper Misfeed Pull the end of the paper that is visible straight out of the printer. Caution • Do not touch the image transfer roller.
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Reinstall the imaging cartridge as shown on page 5-4 and 5-5. Close the top cover and press it down gently but firmly until it locks into place. Clearing a Paper Misfeed...
Clearing a Paper Misfeed 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.
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 Tray 3 Tray 3...
Clearing a Paper Misfeed Paper Misfeed in the Duplex Unit Upper Misfeed Open the duplex upper cover and pull out the misfed paper. Duplex upper cover Lower Misfeed Open the duplex lower cover and remove the misfed paper. Duplex lower cover...
(page 5-2). • The imaging cartridge may be defective. Remove the imaging cartridge and check it for damage. Replace the imaging cartridge if necessary (page 5-2). • Your printer may require servic- ing. Contact Minolta Technical Support.
Printout too light Printout too dark Print Quality Problems • The imaging cartridge may be run- ning out of toner. Remove the imaging cartridge and rock it left and right a few times to distribute remaining toner. If the problem persists, replace the imaging cartridge (page 5-2).
Print Quality Problems Blurred background Uneven print density Irregularities 6-12 • The imaging cartridge may be defective. Remove the imaging cartridge and check it for damage. Replace the imaging cartridge if necessary (page 5-2). • The toner may be unevenly dis- tributed inside the imaging car- tridge.
White or black line Toner smudges Print Quality Problems • The imaging cartridge may be defective. Remove the cartridge and check it for damage. Replace the cartridge if necessary (page 5-2). • The toner may be unevenly dis- tributed inside the imaging car- tridge.
Save the data you are trying to print and close all the applications currently open on your computer. Next, reset your computer to send a break signal to the printer. Now check your printer cable against the specifications in Chapter 7 of this User’s Manual.
Messages Error (amber) Toner empty (amber) Paper empty (amber) Ready (green) Action key On or blinking Ready On or blinking Error Note • The LED display will change as you press the Action key. • The appearance of this icon throughout this manual indi- cates when you need to press the Action key.
Messages When the Ready LED is on (1/4) LED Display Initializing Warming Up Ready 6-16 Description Response Required Power on, initializ- ing. Printer is warming Printer is ready and able to print.
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LED Display Power Save Slowly blinking Toner Low Wait Action Description Response Required Printer has entered the Power Save Mode. The imaging car- Prepare to replace tridge is low on the imaging car- toner but printing is tridge with a new still possible.
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Messages When the Ready LED is on (3/4) LED Display Tray 1 Paper Empty Tray 2 Paper Empty Tray 3 Paper Empty Size Mismatch 6-18 Description Response Required The paper supply of Add paper. Tray 1 is empty. pp. 2-10, 3-4 The paper supply of Add paper.
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2-22 A print job was sent Change the Paper using the Tray 2 set- Source setting in the ting in the printer printer driver and driver, even though resend the print job. Tray 2 is not p. 4-51 installed on the printer.
The buffer cannot Cancel the print job handle the volume of through the printer data being sent. driver. Turn the printer off then on again and resend the print job. Lower the resolu- tion setting or increase the amount of memory installed in the printer and resend the print job.
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When the Error LED is on (2/8) LED Display Paper Misfeed 1 Paper Misfeed 2 Paper Misfeed 3 Paper Misfeed 4 Description Response Required A paper misfeed Remove the misfed occurred near the sheet of paper. For multipurpose tray. details, see “Clear- ing a Paper Mis- feed”.
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Messages When the Error LED is on (3/8) LED Display Paper Misfeed 5 Paper Misfeed 6 Paper Misfeed 7 Paper Misfeed 8 6-22 Description Response Required A paper misfeed Remove the misfed occurred near the sheet of paper. For lower-duplex unit. details, see “Clear- ing a Paper Mis- feed”.
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When the Error LED is on (4/8) LED Display Cover Open (Duplex Unit) Wrong Media (Duplex Unit) Wrong Size (Duplex Unit) Description Response Required The cover of the duplex unit is open. The wrong media Place the specified has been loaded into type of paper into the duplex unit.
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The buffer cannot Cancel the print job handle the volume of through the printer data being sent. driver. Turn the printer off then on again and resend the print job. Lower the resolution setting and resend the print job. A controller error...
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Fatal Error: HSYNC Abnormal Fatal Error: Polygonal Mirror Motor Fatal Error: Main Motor Description Response Required An engine error has Turn the printer off occurred. then on again. If the problem persists, contact customer support or your dealer. Messages 6-25...
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Fuser Overheat Fatal Error: SRAM, DRAM, ROM, Engine I/F, CPU 6-26 Description Response Required An engine error has Turn the printer off occurred. then on again. If the problem persists, contact customer support or your dealer. A controller error has occurred.
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Fuser Warm Up Fatal Error: Fuser Fan Fatal Error: P/H Fan Description Response Required An error occurred at Turn the printer off the fusing unit. then on again. If the problem persists, contact customer support or your dealer. An error occurred at the fan for the fusing unit.
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PageWorks 18L Printer Options: Second paper cassette unit; Third paper cassette unit; Duplex unit; DRAM SIMM; NIC (Network Interface Card) (options available from local dealer)
Second Paper Cassette Unit (Option) Second Paper Cassette Unit (Option) Paper feeding system: One-way system Paper types: Paper cassettes: Tray capacity: Operating temperature: 10 to 35 C Operating humidity: External dimensions: Height: Width: Depth: Weight: Ordinary plain paper (60 to 90 g/m 24 lbs.);...
Third Paper Cassette Unit (Option) Paper feeding system: One-way system Paper types: Paper cassettes: Tray capacity: Operating temperature: 10 to 35 C Operating humidity: External dimensions: Height: Width: Depth: Weight: Third Paper Cassette Unit (Option) Ordinary plain paper (60 to 90 g/m 24 lbs.);...
Duplex Unit (Option) Duplex Unit (Option) Paper feeding system: One-way system Paper types: Paper size: Operating temperature: 10 to 35 C Operating humidity: External dimensions: Height: Width: Depth: Weight: Ordinary plain paper (64 to 90 g/m 24 lbs.); recycled paper (64 to 90 g/m to 24 lbs.) A4, A5, JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Invoice...
Cable type: Pin assignments: Note • 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). Interface Connector and Cable Less than 10 feet (3 meters)
SIMM (Option) SIMM (Option) You can expand printer memory by adding a single in-line memory module (SIMM). SIMMs are available from Minolta Technical Support. Capacity: Parity: Type: Access speed: Number of Pins: 8, 16 MB Non-parity EDO (Extended Data Out)
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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.
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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. The tray can hold up to 250 sheets of paper. 500-sheet second cassette (option) SEE Tray 2.
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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.
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A connector that enables the transfer of data between the printer and the computer. peripheral device Any device that can be attached to the computer, such as a printer. PostScript Developed by Adobe Systems, PostScript is one of the most well known page description languages.
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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.
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Glossary Tray 3 (option) Five types of optional Tray 3 cassettes can be installed into the third paper cassette unit (SEE third paper cassette unit). Each cassette can hold up 500 sheets of one of the following paper sizes: A4, JIS B5, Legal, Letter and Executive.
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.
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The LED Display When the Ready LED is on (1/2) p. 6-16 Initializing Warming Up p. 6-17 Power Save Toner Low 6-17 Slowly blinking Tray 1 Paper Empty Tray 2 Paper Empty pp. 2-10, 3-4, 6-18 p. 6-16 Ready pp. 5-1, Wait Action Tray 3 Paper Empty pp.
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When the Ready LED is on (2/2) Size Mismatch Tray 2 No Cassette/ pp. 3-1, 4-50, 6-18 No Tray 2 Duplex Unit Not Avail- able pp. 4-56, 4-59, 6-19 The LED Display Tray 3 No Cassette/ No Tray3 pp. 2-22, 4-51, 6-19 pp.
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The LED Display When the Error LED is on (1/2) Buffer Overflow Cover Open p. 6-20 Paper Misfeed 1 Paper Misfeed 2 pp. 6-7, 6-21 Paper Misfeed 4 Paper Misfeed 5 pp. 6-7, 6-21 Paper Size Error pp. 1-3, 6-20 pp.
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When the Error LED is on (2/2) Paper Misfeed 7 Paper Misfeed 8 pp. 6-2, 6-22 Wrong Media (Duplex Wrong Size (Duplex pp. 3-16, 6-23 Unit) Unit) I/O Error (Parallel) I/O Error (Network) pp. 2-12, 6-24 The LED Display Cover Open (Deplex Unit) pp.
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The LED Display When the Error LED is on (Fatal Error) (1/1) HSYNC Abnormal Polygonal Mirror p. 6-25 Motor Fuser Low Fuser Overheat p. 6-26 Temperature Fuser Warm UP Fuser Fan p. 6-27 Main Motor p. 6-25 p. 6-25 SRAM, DRAM, ROM, p.6-26 Engine I/F, CPU p.
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4-57 Image transfer roller Imaging cartridge Indicator Lights Installation Precautions Installing the Face-Down Tray Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 Installing Tray 1 Interface Connector and Cable Loading Paper Loading Paper onto Manual...
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To Install the Priner Driver 95/Win- Using the Installer (Auto Run) 4-3, 4-18 To Replace the Imaging Car- 4-40 tridge To Uninstall the Printer Driver 4-13, 4-30 Top cover Top cover release button Tray 1 (multipurpose tray) 4-63 vii, 6-1...
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Tray 2 (500-sheet second cessette) Tray 3 (500-sheet third cassette) Tray cover Turning On the Printer Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 Using the Printer Status Display 4-60, 4-61 When the Ready LED is on 1-6, 6-16, B-2...
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Copyright 1999 MINOLTA CO., LTD Printed in Japan The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice to incorporate improvements made on the product or products the manual covers. Minolta CO., LTD. Image Information Products Marketing Headquarters, 3-13, 2-chome, Azuchi-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka. 541-8556, Japan 1999.
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