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magicolor 7300
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  • Page 1 ® magicolor 7300 User’s Guide 1800735-001A(1) EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 2 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a magicolor 7300. You have made an excellent choice. Your magicolor 7300 is specially designed for optimal performance in Windows, Macintosh, and other environments. Trademarks KONICA MINOLTA and the KONICA MINOLTA logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of KONICA MINOLTA HOLDINGS, INC.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Macintosh OS 9—PPDs and Utilities Installation 6 NetWare and NDPS 7 Linux 7 Using Media ..................9 Introduction 10 Media Specifications 11 Media Types 15 General Considerations about Media 15 Unsupported Media 15 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 4 XP/2000 59 Displaying the Tabs 59 Using the Print Setting Tabs 59 Using PostScript Drivers in Windows Me/98 61 Displaying the Tabs 61 Using the Print Setting Tabs 61 Contents EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 5 Replacing the Waste Toner Box 92 Waste Toner Box Life 92 Replacing a Waste Toner Box 92 Replacing a Print Unit Assembly 95 Print Unit Life 95 Installing a Print Unit 96 Contents EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 6 Introduction 168 Printing a Configuration Page 168 Warmup and Calibration Time 169 Preventing Media Jams 170 Understanding the Media Path 171 Simplex Printing 171 Duplex Printing (Trays 1–4 Only) 171 Contents EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 7 Consumable Life Expectancies 224 Regulatory Compliance 226 Safety Information 229 Warning and Precaution Symbols 234 Meaning of Symbols 234 Working Safely with Your Laser Printer 237 Index ........................239 Contents EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 8 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 9: Software Installation

    Software Installation EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 10: Software Utilities Cd-Rom

    Put the CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM drive, and click on the AutoInstaller. Drivers and PPDs Manual installation instructions and additional information are included in the magicolor 7300 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM in case you need them. Drivers Use/Benefit...

  • Page 11: Utilities

    This utility supports our printers as well In chapter 3.6 in the NDPS Gateway as KONICA MINOLTA digital copiers. magicolor 7300 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM Software Utilities CD-ROM EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 12: Installing Printer Drivers And Utilities, Windows Environments-Autoloading Installation

    If the CD-ROM does not automatically start up, double-click setup.exe in the root directory. If the installation cannot be performed, even after the CD-ROM is specified, specify the location of the installer. Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Windows EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 13: Installing Printer Drivers And Utilities, Windows Environments-Manual Installation

    Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Windows Environments—Manual Installation Manual installation instructions are included in the magicolor 7300 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. Refer to Section 2, “Installing Printer Software, Drivers, and PPDs” for complete instructions. Arabic and Hebrew versions of the drivers and utilities must be installed manually.

  • Page 14: Macintosh Os 9-Ppds And Utilities Installation

    7300. This PPD works with the Macintosh Operating System’s PostScript printer driver (LaserWriter) to provide support for the features on the magicolor 7300, such as print resolution and media sizes, and optional features such as duplexing. Macintosh OS 9—PPDs and Utilities Installation OS 9 Step 1.

  • Page 15: Netware And Ndps

    Answer Base at printer.konicaminolta.net/support. Linux For Linux PPD and PDQ installation, refer to the magicolor 7300 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. Section 2 of the Reference Guide, “Installing Printer Software, Drivers, & PPDs,” includes basic information about PDQ, XPDQ, CUPS, and XPP connections and instructions for installing them.
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  • Page 17: Using Media

    Using Media EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 18: Introduction

    Manual feed tray page 31 Custom-size media page 33 Duplexing page 33 Other Information How do I store media? page 37 Where can I get more information? page 37 Introduction EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 19: Media Specifications

    203 x 254 Foolscap 8 x 13 203 x 330 11 x 17 11 x 17 279 x 432 1–4 12 x 18 12 x 18 305 x 457 Media Specifications EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 20 **** Autoduplexing plain paper up to 17-24 lb (64-90 g/m ) supported only from Trays 1–4 with optional duplex unit and manual feed tray installed and enabled. Autoduplexing is not supported from the manual feed tray. Media Specifications EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 21: Media Specifications

    12.25 inch (311 mm), which is 0.275 inch (7 mm). Envelopes also have a nonguaranteed flap area that varies with envelope type. Nonimageable area 0.197 inch (5 mm) Nonguaranteed area Guaranteed area Media Specifications EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 22: How Do I Set Page Margins

    If, for any reason, you need to change the image alignment, you can do so in two different ways. Adjust the margins or page size through your application (recommended method). Use the printer’s control panel (Quality/Tray Alignment menu). Media Specifications EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 23: Media Types

    Already printed on with one of the following: – An inkjet printer – A heat-transfer printer – Another printer or fax machine Unapproved iron-on transfer material Media Types EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 24: How Do I Select The Media Type

    How do I select the media type? Control Panel Menu—In the printer’s Paper/Input Tray/Tray1 Control menu, select the appropriate media type. Printer Driver (Recommended)—The driver setting overrides any printer setting. Media Types EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 25: Plain Or Recycled Paper, Letterhead, Memo Media

    See page 11 for supported sizes duplexing Manual Feed Not supported Tray Notes: * Optional manual feed tray supported only with duplex option attached. ** Letterhead toward the printer. Media Types EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 26: Envelopes

    Tape seals, metal clasps, paper clips, fasteners, or peel-off strips for sealing Transparent windows Too rough of a surface Material that will melt, vaporize, offset discolor, or emit dangerous fumes Been presealed Media Types EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 27: Labels

    Labels may stick to the fuser, causing them to peel off and media jams to occur. Are precut or perforated Do Not Use OK to Use Shiny backed paper Full-page labels (uncut) Media Types EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 28: Postcards

    Recommended for laser printers Do not use postcards that are Coated Designed for inkjet printers Precut or perforated Warped or bent Preprinted or multicolored (may result in media jams) Media Types EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 29: Thick Stock (Also Known As Cardstock)

    Do not use thick stock that is Mixed with any other media in the media trays. This will cause media jams. Media Types EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 30: Transparencies

    Approved by KONICA MINOLTA for color laser printers Have as little static electricity as possible Do not use transparencies that Are designed for inkjet printers Are for oil-fixing Media Types EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 31: Loading Media

    We recommend refilling the media only after all of the media in the tray has been used; otherwise, a media jam may occur. Loading Media EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 32: Tray 1 (Universal Media Tray)

    Squeeze both media guides to slide them to fit the media size to be loaded. For 12.25 x 18 inch (311 x 457 mm) media, adjust the trailing-edge media guides. Loading Media EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 33 Make sure that the folds of the flaps are firmly pressed; otherwise, the envelopes may become wrinkled or a media jam may occur. Loading Media EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 34 In the printer driver, select Label and the appropriate size. Print the job. Postcards Format postcard data within your application. Try printing your data on a plain sheet of paper first to check placement. Loading Media EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 35 If you have problems loading a large number of transparencies at a time, try loading only 1–10 sheets (Tray 1) or only 1 sheet at a time (manual feed tray). Loading Media EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 36: Trays 2-4

    Follow the instructions below to load Tray 2. Trays 3 and 4 are loaded the same way. In the printer driver, choose the tray you want to print from, or choose Automatically Select. Loading Media EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 37 For information about media orientation, refer to “Media Specifications” on page 11. Remove the long media guide, if necessary, and then reinstall it for the media size to be loaded. Loading Media EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 38 If you have removed the tray from the printer, slightly tilt up the tray to insert it into the rails to slide it back in. In the printer driver, select Plain Paper and the appropriate size. Print the job. Loading Media EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 39: Manual Feed Tray

    For information about media orientation, refer to “Media Specifications.” There is no manual feed timeout. You must either insert media in the manual feed tray or cancel the print job. Plain paper Loading Media EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 40 Envelopes Postcards Loading Media EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 41: Custom-Size Media

    Select paper that is opaque enough to block out what’s printed on one side from being seen on the other side. For best results, print a small quantity to make sure the paper and print quality are acceptable. Custom-size Media EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 42: Manual Duplexing

    You may need extra RAM to duplex print jobs that have: – Very high coverage of text and images – Large graphics Additional memory can be added up to a total of 512 MB. Duplexing EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 43 Load the media print-side up. Set the duplex layout in the driver. Click When you select File/Print, the Print on Both Sides option is now available in the Layout dialog box. Duplexing EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 44: Output Tray

    To improve stacking of transparencies, put the media output tray extension in place before printing. Output Tray EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 45: Media Storage

    See the Service & Support Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM for a list of sources of service and support in many areas of the world. The most up-to-date information globally can be found at www.konicaminolta.net/ printer/. Media Storage EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 46 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 47: Working With The Printer

    Working with the Printer EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 48: About The Control Panel

    Replace the toner cartridge with a new one of the same type. (Accompanied by a status message in the message window.) About the Control Panel EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 49 In deep sleep mode, the indicators and keys (except the Energy Saver key) of the control panel are disabled. About the Control Panel EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 50: Control Panel Keys

    Press this key to move left in the menu structure. Press this key to move left through the scrollable menu selections when the selections are whole words, not characters. About the Control Panel EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 51 (no matter what position the cursor is in). When this is done, the selected choice is written to the non-volatile memory. About the Control Panel EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 52: Canceling Print Jobs

    Complete information on the printer’s configuration menu is included in the magicolor 7300 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. When the printer is ready to accept print jobs, the control panel message window shows: READY MAGICOLOR 7300 Canceling Print Jobs EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 53 For details on setting a password, refer to the Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. (4) This menu is used by service personnel. Printer Menu Overview EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 54: Main Menu

    LANGUAGE SET FRENCH example: French LANGUAGE SET *FRENCH Press the continue or Up arrow three times to return to example: French PRET MAGICOLOR 7300 <*LANGUAGE > is selected. Printer Menu Overview EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 55: Print Menu

    TION LIST The Directory List submenu appears only if an optional hard disk is installed. You must install an internal hard disk to direct print PDF files. Printer Menu Overview EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 56: Paper Menu

    The Collate submenu appears only if an optional hard disk is installed. Tray Chaining does not include the Manual Feed Tray. Tray selection may be overridden by the printer driver. Printer Menu Overview EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 57: Quality Menu

    Tray3 and Tray4 submenus appear only if those optional lower feeder units are installed. The Manual Feed and Left Adj Duplex submenus appear only if the duplex option and manual feed tray are installed. Printer Menu Overview EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 58: Interface Menu

    H/W Address only displays information; the setting cannot be changed. INTERFACE ETHERNET IP ADDRESS SUBNET MASK GATEWAY DHCP/ H/W ADDRESS PS PROTOCOL BOOTP 192.168.001.002 255.255.255.000 192.168.001.001 ASCII/TBCP 00206Bxxxxxx BINARY Parallel Submenu INTERFACE PARALLEL IO TIMEOUT Printer Menu Overview EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 59: Sys Default Menu

    This preheating mode keeps the Mode minutes fuser roller warm and ready to print Light After X 99.9 seconds Control panel fully functional Sleep minutes Printer may receive and process data Printer Menu Overview EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 60 ENERGY SAVER SLEEP MODE SLEEP TIMER DEEP SLEEP MENU 00:00-24:00 DEEP SLEEP 15 MINUTES LIGHT SLEEP 30 MINUTES 18:00-06:00 STANDBY MODE 1 HOUR 20:00-06:00 3 HOURS 22:00-06:00 24:00-06:00 Printer Menu Overview EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 61 Error Report specifies whether to print a PostScript error report. SYS DEFAULT POSTSCRIPT JOB TIMEOUT WAIT TIMEOUT ERROR REPORT 0 SEC0ND 0 SECOND 1 SECOND 1 SECOND 2 SECONDS 2 SECONDS 300 SECONDS 300 SECONDS Printer Menu Overview EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 62 Sys Default menus are selected. For details on setting a password, refer to the Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. SYS DEFAULT CHANGE PASSWORD 0000 TO 9999* *In addition to numbers, uppercase letters can also be used. Printer Menu Overview EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 63: Service Menu

    The Service Menu allows a service technician to handle maintenance and service procedures. A special password is required to use the Service menu. More Information For more information about menus, refer to the magicolor 7300 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. Printer Menu Overview...
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  • Page 65: Working With The Printer Driver

    Working with the Printer Driver EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 66: About Printer Drivers

    The General and Details tabs are set automatically by your PC’s operating system. When you load the driver for the magicolor 7300, the settings for its specific features are displayed on additional tabs in the same series. This manual tells how to access those tabs and what each tab controls.

  • Page 67: Using Postscript Drivers In Windows Xp/2000

    Set the number of pages per sheet By clicking the Advanced button, you have access to controls for setting: Media size Number of copies Using PostScript Drivers in Windows XP/2000 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 68 This tab allows you to: Select print resolution (quality) Select Quick Color Configuration Set advanced graphic options, such as toner saving mode, smoothing, mirror image, and rotation Using PostScript Drivers in Windows XP/2000 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 69: Using Postscript Drivers In Windows Me/98

    General printer controls are located in tabs of the main printer driver dialog box. These controls let you check the status of consumables and set access Using PostScript Drivers in Windows Me/98 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 70 This tab allows you to: Select print resolution (quality) Select Quick Color Configuration Set advanced graphic options, such as toner saving mode, smoothing, mirror image, and rotation Using PostScript Drivers in Windows Me/98 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 71 Set accounting information About Tab This tab allows you to: Restore printer driver default settings Access the KONICA MINOLTA web page Access www.q-shop.com to order consumables Using PostScript Drivers in Windows Me/98 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 72: Using Postscript Drivers In Windows Nt

    Set the media size Select the media source Set the orientation for a print job Set the number of copies Select black-and-white or color printing Set collation Using PostScript Drivers in Windows NT EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 73 Place an overlay on any page or pages, allowing you to reproduce forms, stationery, and similar repetitive page layouts Create, add, and delete watermarks Access the Download Manager Using PostScript Drivers in Windows NT EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 74: Using Macintosh Ppds

    Duplexing options Color matching Color options Print quality For detailed information about Macintosh PPDs, see the magicolor 7300 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. Macintosh OS 9 Printer options reside in the Macintosh application, not in the printer driver. Available options include:...
  • Page 75 Output Option Error Handling Paper Feed The printer application in use, such as Microsoft Word Printer Features Summary See the Macintosh OS X documentation for further details. Using Macintosh PPDs EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 76 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 77: Working With Color

    Working with Color EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 78: About Color Printing

    Color printing is based on the principles of subtractive colors, using pigment to absorb light and reflect the appropriate colors back to the viewer’s eye. The magicolor 7300 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM includes a chapter on color basics, if you want to learn more about the theory behind color printing.

  • Page 79: Automatic Image Density Control (Aidc)

    If you do need to make adjustments, however, the printer offers you a wide variety of color matching options. Color controls are located in the Features tab of the printer driver. Automatic Image Density Control (AIDC) EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 80: Quick Color Configuration

    Several source and simulation profiles are included with your printer or you can download Color Matching EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 81: Profiles For Host-Based Color Management

    These profiles are used to convert information about one CMYK device into data for another CMYK device. That is, you can use them to make your magicolor 7300 printer create colors like those produced on a different printer or a printing press. Custom profiles are added through the Printer Profile Management dialog box.

  • Page 82: Gray Treatment

    Troubleshooting Color Problems The magicolor 7300 color matching system is optimized for the sRGB Standard, which is the standard used with many common applications such as Microsoft Office. In most cases, you do not need to make any adjustments to the default color settings to achieve the best results.
  • Page 83 Check the application documentation for advice on color management. Check the color notes on the KONICA MINOLTA web site at printer.konicaminolta.net/support for information on color issues with popular publishing software. Troubleshooting Color Problems EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 84 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 85: Working With The Status Monitor

    Working with the Status Monitor EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 86: Working With The Status Monitor

    Status Use one of the following steps to open the Status Monitor. Windows XP—Choose Start, All Programs, then KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 7300 Utilities, and then KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 7300 Status. Windows Me/2000/98/95/NT 4.0—From the Start menu, choose Programs, then KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 7300 Utilities, and then KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 7300 Status.

  • Page 87: Recognizing Status Monitor Alerts

    Finally, the Status Monitor includes video clips (viewable with the Windows Media Player download) that illustrate how to solve the print problem. Refer to online help for further information on these settings. Recognizing Status Monitor Alerts EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 88: Closing The Status Monitor

    If you click the X button in the upper-right corner of the Status Monitor window to close the window, the Status Monitor remains available at the bottom right of the taskbar. Double-click the icon to open it again. Closing the Status Monitor EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 89: Replacing Consumables

    Replacing Consumables EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 90: Introduction

    A consumable is an item that needs to be replaced at regular intervals. For the magicolor 7300, consumables include: User replaceable Fuser unit Media pickup rollers Media separator rollers Print units (4) Toner cartridges (4) Waste toner box Service replaceable Transfer belt Introduction EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 91: Consumable Life Expectancies

    The actual life expectancy will vary based on printing under these specific operating conditions and other printing variables, such as ambient temperature, humidity, and content of material printed (for example, text or graphics). Consumable Life Expectancies EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 92 REPLACE KCMY Notes: (2) For heavier coverages, the approximate maximum capacities will decrease. To determine your average percent coverage, print a consumables statistics page (Print Menu/Statistics Page). Consumable Life Expectancies EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 93 KONICA MINOLTA-authorized service provider after typical usage of these pages... Intermittent Average Continuous (1 page per job) (3 pages per job) Transfer Belt: 57,100 120,000 TRANS. BELT LOW Consumable Life Expectancies EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 94: Replacing A Toner Cartridge

    Allow the toner to adapt to the environment for about one hour before use. Replacing a Toner Cartridge EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 95: Replacing A Toner Cartridge

    Empty Toner Cartridge” on page 88. If you are replacing the toner cartridge as a part of the entire print unit assembly, skip to “Installing a New Toner Cartridge” on page 89. Replacing a Toner Cartridge EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 96 Do not shake the used toner cartridge; otherwise, toner attached to it may spill. Replacing a Toner Cartridge EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 97 Attention Contact toner_recycle@bpus.konicaminolta.us for recycling or disposal information. To loosen the toner inside the cartridge, vigorously shake the toner cartridge horizontally 10 or more times. Replacing a Toner Cartridge EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 98 The arrow at the end of the toner cartridge indicates the direction to insert it. Replacing a Toner Cartridge EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 99: Refilled Toner Cartridges

    Refilled Toner Cartridges Attention Do not use refilled toner cartridges. Any damage to the printer or quality problems caused by a refilled toner cartridge will void your warranty. Replacing a Toner Cartridge EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 100: Replacing The Waste Toner Box

    Remove the new waste toner box cover from their packaging. Save the packaging from the new waste toner box to pack the used waste toner box. Replacing the Waste Toner Box EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 101 Place the used waste toner box and cover in the packaging from the new waste toner box so that the waste toner will not spill. Replacing the Waste Toner Box EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 102 Hold both sides of the front door and slowly close it. The new waste toner box will move into position. Replacing the Waste Toner Box EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 103: Replacing A Print Unit Assembly

    KCMY (KCMY = color) appears. The printer will not print until the print unit and its same color toner cartridge are replaced. After the print unit assembly is replaced, the printer automatically resets the consumables count. Replacing a Print Unit Assembly EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 104: Installing A Print Unit

    (Y = Yellow, M = Magenta, C = Cyan, and K = Black). In this example, we’ll assume that the yellow print unit needs to be replaced. Open the printer’s front door. Replacing a Print Unit Assembly EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 105 Push the right end of the lock lever toward the printer to remove it from its shaft , and then pull the lever toward you to remove it Replacing a Print Unit Assembly EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 106 While supporting the opening from the bottom with your left hand, insert the end of the opening into the print unit compartment. Then, push the opening into the printer. Replacing a Print Unit Assembly EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 107 The print unit is lifted over the stopper. Pull your right hand out about 2-1/2 inch (50 mm) to move the print unit into the disposal bag. Replacing a Print Unit Assembly EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 108 Hold the left and right ends of the new print unit, wrapped in the alumi- num pack, and then turn the print unit over toward you. Replacing a Print Unit Assembly EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 109 Check that “Operating Procedure” appears on the front of the aluminum pack. Open the aluminum pack, and then remove the print unit from the pack. Replacing a Print Unit Assembly EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 110 The order of the print unit compartments from right to left is yellow, magenta, cyan, and black. Replacing a Print Unit Assembly EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 111 , and then pull it toward you . Make sure that the right end is secured onto the shaft. Replacing a Print Unit Assembly EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 112 If the print units’ lock lever and handle are not correctly positioned, the front door cannot be closed. Replacing a Print Unit Assembly EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 113 Do not throw it into a fire. Toner expelled from the fire may cause burns. Attention Dispose of the used print unit in accordance with local regulations. Replacing a Print Unit Assembly EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 114 If you open the door before READY appears in the message window, the printer stops and repeats the calibration cycle. Replacing a Print Unit Assembly EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 115: Replacing The Fuser Unit

    Turn off the printer, and then wait about 20 minutes before continuing. Pull up the lock release lever to open the right-side door. Loosen the two shoulder screws, one on each side. Replacing the Fuser Unit EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 116: Installing A New Fuser Unit

    Holding the fuser unit with both hands, fully insert it in the printer. Tighten the two shoulder screws, one on each side. Replacing the Fuser Unit EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 117 , and then attach the shipping brackets to the fuser unit. Move the two fuser levers back to their original positions Right side Replacing the Fuser Unit EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 118 Right side decreased image fusing may result. Close the right-side door. Place the used fuser unit, which was removed, into the packaging for the new fuser unit. Replacing the Fuser Unit EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 119: Replacing Media Pickup And Separator Rollers

    (on the right side of the tray). Slide the shaft back to remove it from its holder at the front. Replacing Media Pickup and Separator Rollers EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 120 During installation, be careful not to touch the surface of the roller. Replacing Media Pickup and Separator Rollers EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 121 You may have to hold the bushing on the shaft so that it does not fall off. Keep the tray open to replace the media separator roller. Replacing Media Pickup and Separator Rollers EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 122: Media Pickup Roller For Trays 2

    Place the used media pickup roller in the box and plastic bag that the new roller came in. Attention Dispose of the used media pickup roller in accordance with local regulations. Replacing Media Pickup and Separator Rollers EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 123 Insert the shaft into its holder, making sure that the notch in the shaft can be seen, and then attach the C-clip. Replacing Media Pickup and Separator Rollers EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 124 You may have to hold the bushing on the shaft so that it does not fall off. Keep the tray open to replace the media separator roller. Replacing Media Pickup and Separator Rollers EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 125 Bef re tighte i g the screws be sure that the pi s the rei f rci g p ates are t ward the f the tray C se the tray Replacing Media Pickup and Separator Rollers EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 126 They wi be reused t pac the used edia separat r r er Attention Dispose of the used media separator roller in accordance with local regulations. C se the tray Replacing Media Pickup and Separator Rollers EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 127: Ordering Consumables

    PageScope Light printer web page. For further information about the consumables statistics page and replacement menus, refer to magicolor 7300 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. For information about ordering consumables, refer to printer.konicaminolta.net/support or www.q-shop.com.
  • Page 128 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 129 Maintaining the Printer EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 130 Do not touch the electrical contacts, gears, or laser beam devices. Doing so may damage the printer and cause the print quality to deteriorate. Do not load media above the media limit mark. Introduction EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 131 If toner gets in your eyes, immediately flush them with water, and then seek medical attention. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information can be found at printer.konicaminolta.net/support (click on “Answer Base”). Introduction EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 132: Internal Cleaning

    * Calibration starts after the job. However, if the job is very long, it is considered as a continuous job and calibration starts in the middle of the job. ** Calibration starts in the middle of the job. Introduction EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 133: External Cleaning

    If dust and paper scraps remain on the outside of the printer, printer performance and print quality will suffer, so the printer should be cleaned periodically. Keep the following guidelines in mind. Introduction EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 134 Sharp or rough cloth that is implements (such as firmly wrung out wire or plastic cleaning (mild detergent) pads) Abrasive or corrosive solutions that contain solvents (such as alcohol or benzene) Introduction EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 135 Installing Accessories EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 136 Check www.konicaminolta.net/printer/ for availability of additional accessories. Forms Creation PlanetPress (forms-creation utility) (Americas only) Interfaces Check with www.konicaminolta.net/printer/ for (Americas only) product availability. Wireless Bluetooth & 802.11b Interface Token-Ring interface Introduction EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 137: Installing Accessories

    Also avoid walking around after grounding yourself. BuzzBox (Americas only) The magicolor 7300 has an internal standard audible buzzer control that alerts you to activity on your printer’s control panel. BuzzBox is an external printer accessory that warns you with a buzzer and/or a blinking light any time the printer goes off line.

  • Page 138: What's In The Kit

    Make sure that the unit does not interfere with paper exiting the printer. cover any vents, doors, connectors, or labels. cause the BuzzBox ribbon cable to stretch or twist. BuzzBox (Americas only) EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 139: Using Buzzbox

    (area where data sent from the computer is stored while waiting to be printed). The amount of RAM installed in your printer governs which resolutions can be used with each media size. Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 140 Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 141 If you cannot snap the DIMM into place, do not push it with extreme force. Reposition it and reinsert it perpendicular to the socket, making sure that the DIMM is seated completely and firmly in the connector. Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 142: Duplex Unit Kit

    Manual feed tray Connector cover Duplex (2-sided) printing can be done automatically from Trays 1–4 with a duplex option and enough memory installed. See “Duplexing” on page 33. Duplex Unit Kit EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 143: Installing The Duplex Unit

    Remove the two screws securing the cover on the upper-right side of the printer. Pull up the lock release lever to open the right-side door. Duplex Unit Kit EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 144 Close the right-side door. Since the removed connector covers and screws will be needed if the printer must be transported again, keep them in a safe place for future use. Duplex Unit Kit EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 145 Open the cover of the duplex unit, and then tighten the two shoulder screws on the inside of the cover to secure the duplex unit to the printer. Firmly tighten the screws using a coin or screwdriver. Duplex Unit Kit EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 146 Proceed to the next step, “Installing the Manual Feed Tray.” Duplex Unit Kit EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 147: Installing The Manual Feed Tray

    We strongly suggest that you save the packing materials in case you ever need to move or ship the printer. Duplex Unit Kit EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 148 In compliance with UL guidelines, the appliance inlet is considered to be the main disconnect device. Configure your driver for the new manual feed tray and duplex unit option (see “Working with the Printer Driver” ). Duplex Unit Kit EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 149: Uninstalling Duplex Unit Kit

    Uninstalling Duplex Unit Kit EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 150 Whi e pressi g d w the re ease evers ( each side) f r the a ua feed tray u h guides the pri ter Uninstalling Duplex Unit Kit EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 151 Uninstalling Duplex Unit Kit EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 152 Supp rt the dup ex u it s that it d es t fa Uninstalling Duplex Unit Kit EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 153 Attention Be carefu t t pi ch y ur ha ds with the dup ex u it c ver Uninstalling Duplex Unit Kit EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 154: Internal Ide Hard Disk Drive

    Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord and interface cable(s). Remove the hard disk drive from its box and from the protective bag. Internal IDE Hard Disk Drive EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 155 Internal IDE Hard Disk Drive EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 156 Check the configuration page from the control panel (Print Menu/ Configuration menu) to verify that the hard disk is listed. Internal IDE Hard Disk Drive EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 157: Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 And 4)

    Remove each lower feeder unit kit from the shipping carton, and place the contents on a table or flat surface near the printer. Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4) EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 158 Slide out Trays 2 and 3 (and 4 if the second lower feeder unit is added). The instructions below assume both optional lower feeder units are to be added. Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4) EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 159 As an example, the procedure for two optional lower feeder units (Trays 3 and 4) is described below. Remove the connector cover from the printer (on the rear of the printer). Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4) EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 160 Tray 2’s unit. Unplug the control harness connected to the back of the printer from Tray 2. Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4) EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 161 Plug the 11-pin connector of Tray 3’s control harness into the upper connector P 1 on the circuit board of Tray 3’s unit. Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4) EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 162 Tray 4’s control harness into connector PJ1 on Tray 4’s unit. Pass Tray 4’s control harness through the rectangular hole in Tray 4’s mounting bracket. Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4) EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 163 Attention Make sure that the mounting bracket fits securely over the tabs on base plate and does not pinch the wires Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4) EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 164 P 2 on the circuit board of Tray 3’s unit. Pass the Tray 3’s control harness through the rectangular hole in Tray 3’s mounting bracket. Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4) EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 165 Attention Make sure that the mounting bracket fits securely over the tabs on base plate and does not pinch the wires Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4) EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 166 PJ2 on the circuit board of Tray 2’s unit. Pass the Tray 2’s control harness through the rectangular hole in Tray 2’s mounting bracket. Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4) EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 167 Attention Make sure that the mounting bracket fits securely over the tabs on base plate and does not pinch the wires Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4) EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 168 As an example, the illustration at the right shows the connector plugged into the lower-left connector. Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4) EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 169 A (with the core attached). Then, plug the power supply harness A’s 2-pin white connector into the white PJ6 socket on Tray 3’s unit. Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4) EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 170 As an example, the illustration at the right shows the connector plugged into the upper-right connector. Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4) EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 171 Tray 2’s and 3’s units. Snap all the cable holders closed if you haven’t done that yet. Attention Do not pinch the wires. Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4) EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 172 Configuration menu) to verify the installation of the lower feeder unit(s). Configure your driver for the new lower feeder unit(s) (see “Working with the Printer Driver” on page 57). Lower Feeder Units (Trays 3 and 4) EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 173: Printer Cabinet

    Follow the assembly instructions included with it. Printer Caster Base A printer caster base for use without the printer cabinet is available. Follow the assembly instructions included with it. Printer Cabinet EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 174 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 175: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 176: Introduction

    (Until) Message Window Display Reads READY MAGICOLOR 7300 MAIN MENU PRINT MENU PRINT MENU STATISTICS PAGE PRINT MENU CONFIGURATION The configuration page is printed and the printer goes back to READY/MAGICOLOR 7300. Introduction EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 177: Warmup And Calibration Time

    At toner cartridge Allows engine to Replacement cartridge at replacement if power detect cartridge Calibration the same is on installation: time: 241 adjusts maximum density cartridge: Warmup and Calibration Time EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 178: Preventing Media Jams

    Loading more than one type/size/weight of media in a tray at the same time. Overfilling the media input trays. Allowing the output tray to fill with more than a few transparencies. Preventing Media Jams EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 179: Understanding The Media Path

    Understanding the Media Path EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 180: Clearing Media Jams

    Jam Message Door Access Jam Tray To Be Checked Internal Media Jams Side Door Tray 1 MEDIA JAM/SECOND TRANS Side Door, Duplex unit MEDIA JAM/FUSER EXIT/DUPLEX door Clearing Media Jams EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 181: Clearing Internal Jams

    Touching anything other than the indicated parts may result in burns. When the right door is opened, the fuser unit temperature drops gradually (20 minutes wait time) Clearing Media Jams EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 182 If the media can be seen, continue with step 3. If the media cannot be seen, skip to step 6. Clearing Media Jams EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 183 After the jammed media is removed, close the right-side door, and then reattach the manual feed tray. Open cover M1, and then slowly pull out the media. Clearing Media Jams EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 184 Lift up paper guide M5, and then slowly pull out the media. After removing the media, return the release levers (M3 and M4) to their original positions. Clearing Media Jams EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 185 Lower the two M3 levers , and then slowly pull out the media from the secondary transfer roller section. Clearing Media Jams EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 186 M7 toward you open the cover, and then slowly pull out the media After removing the media, return the media guide (M7) to its original position. Clearing Media Jams EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 187: Clearing Media Input Jams

    If, after clearing the media jam, the jam message in the control panel message window persists, open and close the printer’s front and right-side doors. This should clear the jam message. Clearing Media Jams EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 188 Reload new media into the tray. Attention Be careful not to touch the media pickup roller . If the roller has been touched, wipe it with a dry cloth. Clearing Media Jams EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 189 If the media cannot be seen, close the right-side door, and then continue with step 3. If the media can be seen, skip to step 7. Clearing Media Jams EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 190 Slowly pull out the media. Close the right-side door of the media tray. Install the optional manual feed tray if it was removed in step 3. Then continue with step 9. Clearing Media Jams EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 191 After removing the media, return the levers (M3 and M4) to their original positions. Close the right-side door. Install the optional manual feed tray if it was removed in step 3. Clearing Media Jams EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 192 Close the tray. How do I remove a media jam in the manual feed tray? Pull up the lock release to open the right-side door. Clearing Media Jams EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 193 While holding down the green misfeed-clearing lever at the front of the manual feed tray, slowly pull out the media. Clearing Media Jams EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 194 Dispose of any media that was jammed or wrinkled. After removing the paper, return the levers (M3 and M4) to their original positions. Close the right-side door. Clearing Media Jams EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 195: Clearing Media Jams Inside The Duplex Unit

    Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power supply cord. Disconnect the interface cable. While pressing down the release levers (one on each side) for the manual feed unit, remove it. Open the duplex unit door. Clearing Media Jams EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 196 Reconnect the interface cable. Reconnect the power cord, and then turn on the printer. In compliance with UL guidelines, the appliance inlet is considered to be the main disconnect device. Clearing Media Jams EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 197: Solving Problems

    Media was not fed into Set the timeout default in the printer control the manual feed tray panel and insert the media within the time before the timeout. allotted. Solving Problems EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 198 Make sure no one presses the Cancel key pressed. while your job is printing. The media tray is Check the message window to see if the empty. tray you are using is out of media. Solving Problems EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 199 Remove the jammed media from the tray, duplexing, media jams flatten it out, and then reload it. may occur if the printed sheet(s) that are reinserted are not entirely flat. Solving Problems EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 200: Other Problems

    Monitor. When a print job is from the Sys Default/Energy received, the printer Saver menu. returns to normal power within 90 seconds. Solving Problems EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 201 The fonts are set Check your printer driver to make sure print incorrectly in your you are using the correct fonts (such as incorrectly. printer driver. True Type fonts). Solving Problems EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 202 “Installed” in the “Options” list. In the printer driver, choose “Short Edge” (flipped as on a clipboard) or “Long Edge” (flipped as in a loose-leaf notebook). Solving Problems EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 203 The calibration takes 197 seconds for one toner cartridge and 240 seconds if all four toner cartridge are replaced at the same time. Solving Problems EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 204 Unsupported media Use KONICA MINOLTA-approved is being used. media. See “Media Types” on page 15. Check printer.konicaminolta.net/ support (click on “Answer Base”) for currently approved media. Solving Problems EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 205: Solving Problems-Printing Quality

    One or more of the Remove the print unit(s) and check for is printed in print units are damage. If necessary, replace it black or defective. (them). color. Solving Problems—Printing Quality EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 206 Image is too One or more of the Remove the print unit(s) and check for dark. print units are damage.If necessary, replace it defective. (them). Solving Problems—Printing Quality EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 207 Reinstall the print unit(s). If damaged, print units may have replace it (them). been incorrectly installed or are defective. The printer is not on a Level the printer. level enough surface. Solving Problems—Printing Quality EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 208 The media type may When printing envelopes, labels, thick be incorrectly set. stock, and transparencies, the appropriate media type must be specified in the printer driver. Solving Problems—Printing Quality EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 209 (white, print units are causing the abnormal image and black, or damaged. check for damage. If damaged, replace color) appear it (them). in a regular pattern. Solving Problems—Printing Quality EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 210 If damaged, replace it (them). variation. defective. The media is moist Remove the moist media and replace it from humidity. with new, dry media. Solving Problems—Printing Quality EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 211 Service & Support Guide for a list of sources of service and support for many areas of the world. For the most up-to-date information globally, check www.konicaminolta.net/printer/. Solving Problems—Printing Quality EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 212: Control Panel Messages

    The printer is No action needed. CANCELING JOB canceling the last job sent to it. Control Panel Messages EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 213: Warning Status Messages

    Check to see that the ADJUST TRAY Y tray (Y=1-4 ) has specified media tray has been detected, or the been correctly installed. specified media tray is not correctly installed. Control Panel Messages EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 214 (X). media size into any tray. ADD X There is a media jam Locate and remove the MEDIA JAM in the specified jam. location (Y). Control Panel Messages EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 215 Trays 1–4. The manual feed tray Insert supported size MANL EMPTY is empty. media in the manual ADD Y feed tray Control Panel Messages EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 216 500 pages at 5% coverage of letter/ A4 pages. The KCMY (color) Replace the specified TONER MISSING toner cartridge is toner cartridge. CHECK KCMY missing or incorrectly installed. Control Panel Messages EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 217 X SIZE ERR specified (Y) contains size into the specified ADD Y the wrong size media tray. and should be refilled with the specified size media (X). Control Panel Messages EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 218: Service Call Messages

    PostScript errors encountered during a print job. Menu Sys Default/PostScript/Error Report Choices Yes—Load the Error Handler on reboot. No—Don’t load the Error Handler on reboot. Default Control Panel Messages EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 219: Additional Assistance

    See the Service & Support Guide for a list of sources of service and support for many areas of the world. For the most up-to-date information globally, check www.konicaminolta.net/printer/. Additional Assistance EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 220 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 221 Technical Specifications EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 222: Requirements

    Notes: * Duty cycle affected by the media type and percent coverage. Continued usage at this rate will reduce the life of the printer. ** From Trays 1-4 only. Requirements EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 223: Controller

    Support PageScope Net Care (server-based management for the network/office administrator) Printer-based Accounting (hard disk required) Controller AIDC Software Agfa Balanced Screens for halftones Microsoft Plug & Play SNMP support Requirements EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 224: Electrical

    1400 W or printing less Color printing 750 W or less 1400 W or less Standby 170 W or less Power saver 25 W or less Certification ENERGY STAR compliant Requirements EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 225: Power Requirements

    Equipment Grounding Your printer requires a properly grounded AC outlet. Notes: In compliance with UL guidelines, “The appliance inlet is considered to be the main disconnect device.” Requirements EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 226: Energy Star Compliance

    Average Operation (100 V) 14 A or less Operation (120 V) 12 A or less Operation (220–240 V) 6.5 A or less Rush Current 40 A or less (0-Peak) Requirements EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 227 Limit of Low Pressure: 74.1 kPa Transportation/Storage: Air pressure: 74.0–101.3 kPa Inclination Operating: ±1° or less slant at any point around the machine Optimal Operating Range Acceptable Operating Range Cº Fº Ambient Temperature Requirements EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 228: Hazardous Chemical Substance Reporting

    5.2 lbs (1.9 kg) per ream of 20 lb bond (75 g/m ) paper 4.4 lbs (2 kg) × 4 pcs. Print unit Printer without consumables 108 lbs (49 kg) Requirements EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 229: Space Requirements

    Near your computer. At the length strong magnetic or electromagnetic 6.5' (2 m) or less for an IEEE 1284 fields, such as a refrigerator. bidirectional parallel connection. Requirements EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 230 Attention Do not connect the groundwire to gas or water pipes or grounding for telephones. Requirements EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 231: Engine And Controller Specifications

    Table shows maximum speed without image stabilization control. Image stabilization control needs approximately 24 seconds extending an interval from a minimum of 5 minutes. *Auto duplexing transparencies is not supported. Engine and Controller Specifications EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 232: Consumable Life Expectancies

    Media Pickup and 200,000+ Separator Roller Kit ***The manual feed tray does not have media for Tray 1 and pickup or separator rollers. Trays 2-4***: (No message appears.) Consumable Life Expectancies EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 233 Contact your local vendor or www.konicaminolta.net/printer/ for purchase information, parts numbers, and pricing. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. If you have any questions, refer printer.konicaminolta.net/ support (click on “Answer Base”). Consumable Life Expectancies EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 234: Regulatory Compliance

    Class B ITE MIC/KETI (Korea) Class B ITE MIC/KETI SASO (Saudi Arabia) Class B ITE SASO Energy Saver ENERGY STAR (USA, Japan, EU) ENERGY STAR Compliant in basic configuration Regulatory Compliance EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 235 However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Regulatory Compliance EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 236 FCC and are subject to FCC control. Attention Any changes made by the purchaser or user without first contacting the manufacturer will be subject to penalty under FCC regulations. Regulatory Compliance EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 237: Safety Information

    NOT A FIELD unit SERVICEABLE ITEM. Therefore, the print head unit should not be opened Laser under any circumstances aperture Laser Aperture and Laser Caution Label aser aperture Safety Information EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 238 Minimum: H05 VV - F The male plug is certified in the country in which the equipment is to be installed, and the female plug is an IEC 60320 connector. Safety Information EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 239 Osynlig laserstrålning när denna del är öppnad och spärren är urkopplad. Betrakta ej strålen. Electrical shock hazard! Hazardous radiation exposure! Do not remove any cover of the machine that is not directly specified for removal in User’s Guide. Safety Information EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 240 Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti. This section contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To achieve optimum utility of this device, all operators should Safety Information EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 241 Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. It contains important information related to user safety and preventing equipment problems. Note that some parts of the contents of this section may not correspond with the purchased product. Safety Information EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 242: Warning And Precaution Symbols

    Do not unplug and plug in the power cord with a wet hand, as an electrical shock could result. Plug the power cord all the way into the power outlet. Failure to do this could result in a fire or electrical shock. Safety Information EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 243 • Do not store toner units and OPC drum units near a floppy disk or watch that are susceptible to magnetism. They could cause these products to malfunction. Safety Information EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 244 • When unplugging the power cord, be sure to hold onto the plug. Pulling on the power cord could damage the cord, resulting in a fire or electrical shock. Safety Information EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 245: Working Safely With Your Laser Printer

    Otherwise you may damage the cord. The result could be a short-circuit or a fire. Do not switch off the unit while printing is in progress. Working Safely with Your Laser Printer EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 246 Do not remove any safety devices and do not alter the construction of the machine. The unit is equipped with high-voltage components. Using the machine improperly can result in a fire or an electric shock. Working Safely with Your Laser Printer EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

  • Page 247: Index

    Bottle, also known as box 84, 224 Troubleshooting 74 Box, also known as the waste toner Configuration bottle 84, 224 Using printer drivers 58 BuzzBox 129 Continuous printing 83 Installation 130 Index EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 248 Hard disk 47 Material Safety Data Sheets Installation 146 (MSDS) 220 Media Clearing media jams 172, 179, 187 Loading 23 IDE hard disk 146 Margins 14 Imageable area Margins 14 Index EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 249 Service messages 204 Parallel submenu 50 Sheet 83 Path, media 171 Specifications Consumables 224 Drivers 2 Controller 215 Physical specifications 220 CrownNet Ethernet 215 Plain paper 17 Emulations 215 Index EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
  • Page 250 Toner cartridges 224 Transparencies 22 Continuous printing 27 Troubleshooting 168 Duplexing 194 Media jams 190 Nothing is printed 189, 197 Printer resets 193 Status, service, and error messages 204 Index EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...

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