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  • Page 1 2350 ® User’s Guide 1800683-001B EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 2: Thank You

    Thank You Thank you for purchasing a magicolor 2350 printer. You have made an excellent choice. Your magicolor 2350 is specially designed for optimal performance in Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, and other environments. Trademarks The following are registered trademarks of MINOLTA-QMS, Inc.: QMS, the MINOLTA-QMS logo, Crown, CrownNet, and magicolor.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Software Installation ..................7 Software Utilities CD-ROM 8 Automatic System Software Update Drivers and Utilities Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Windows Environments—Auto-loading Installation 12 Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Windows Environments—Manual Installation 13 Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Macintosh Environments 14 Some Notes to Consider Macintosh OS 8/9—PPDs and Utilities Installation Macintosh OS X—PPDs and Utilities Installation...

  • Page 4: Optional Lower Feeder Unit And Tray

    Plain Paper Envelopes Labels Letterhead and Memo Media Postcards Thick Stock Transparencies What Is the guaranteed imageable (printable) area? Page Margins Image Alignment Loading Media 32 Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray) Tray 2 (Optional Lower Feeder Unit Media Tray) Using Custom-Size Media 37 Duplexing 38 Output Tray 41 Media Storage 41...
  • Page 5 Using the Tabs Using PostScript Drivers in Windows Me/98/95 68 Displaying the Tabs Using the Tabs Using Macintosh PPDs 71 Displaying the Printer Options 5 Working with Color ..................73 About Color Printing 74 Printer Resolutions 74 Selecting a Resolution Enhanced Automatic Image Density Control (eAIDC) 75 Color Matching 76 Quick Color Configuration...
  • Page 6 Exterior Interior Media Rollers 9 Troubleshooting ................... 113 Introduction 114 Verifying Printer Configuration Information 114 Preventing Media Jams 115 Understanding the Media Path Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray) Tray 2 (Optional Lower Feeder Unit with 500-Sheet Media Tray) Duplex Option Clearing Media Jams Handling Media Jams by Location Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray) Tray 2 (Optional Lower Feeder Unit Media Tray)
  • Page 7 What’s Involved? A. Turn off the Printer B. Remove the Media and Media Support C. Remove the Options D. Remove the Waste Toner Bottle E. Remove the OPC Drum Cartridge F. Remove the Transfer Belt G. Repack the Printer for Shipment H.
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  • Page 9 Software Installation EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 10: Software Utilities Cd-Rom

    NetWare (Versions 5 and 6) Windows 2000 NDPS Windows NT4 Drivers and PPDs Manual installation instructions and additional information are included in the magicolor 2350 Reference Guide in case you need them. Drivers Use/Benefit Installation Instructions PostScript 2/3 These drivers give you “Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities,...
  • Page 11 Windows PPDs These PPD files allow Readme on the Software Utilities you to install the printer CD-ROM; for a variety of magicolor 2350 Reference Guide on platforms, drivers, and the Documentation CD-ROM applications. Linux PPDs These PPDs can be Readme on the Software Utilities...
  • Page 12 This Windows utility provides an efficient Readme on the Monitor+ for method for transporting print jobs Software Utilities Windows directly to a MINOLTA-QMS printer via CD-ROM the TCP/IP protocol. MQI Download This utility provides the ability to Readme on the...
  • Page 13 CD-ROM NDPS Gateway The NetWare interface allows Netware Readme on the users to manage printers from a central Software Utilities location. CD-ROM CD-ROM; magicolor 2350 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM PageScope This utility provides basic configuration Readme on the...

  • Page 14: Installing Printer Drivers And Utilities

    Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Windows Environments—Auto-loading Installation Insert the Software Utilities CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. If the CD-ROM does not start automatically, double-click setup.exe in the root directory. In the first window, click Printer Setup. Choose the method by which the PC and printer are connected.
  • Page 15 On the Printer Options screen, use the check boxes to print a test page, make the new printer your default, set printer properties and printing preferences, or update printer firmware (also called printer system software). Be sure to check the Update Printer Firm- ware box.

  • Page 16: Installing Printer Drivers And Utilities

    2350. This PPD works with the Macintosh Operating System’s PostScript printer driver (LaserWriter) to provide support for the features on the magicolor 2350, such as print resolution and media sizes, and optional features such as duplexing and proof-then-print. Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities, Windows...

  • Page 17: Macintosh Os 8/9-Ppds And Utilities Installation

    Select Printer (USB), and select Choose the Change button in the PostScript Printer Description sec- tion. In the resulting window, select the magicolor 2350 PPD, and choose Select. Choose the Change button in the USB Printer Selection section. In the...
  • Page 18 EtherTalk Connection You can connect via Ethernet in either of two ways: Plug one end of a crossover Ethernet cable into the Macintosh and the other into the printer’s Ethernet port. Use Ethernet patch cables and an Ethernet hub. Plug one end of each patch cable into the hub, then plug the other end of one into the Macintosh and the other end of the second into the printer’s Ethernet port.

  • Page 19: Macintosh Os X-Ppds And Utilities Installation

    Contents/Resources/ for PPDs and the path: Hard Disk Name/Library/Fonts/ for fonts. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the magicolor 2350 PPD and utilities. After the PPD and utilities installation is complete, choose Quit. OS X Alternate Step 1. Software Installation—Manual Manual installation instructions are included in the magicolor 2350 Reference Guide.
  • Page 20 USB—The magicolor 2350 appears in the window. AppleTalk (for Ethernet connection)—Select the zone and scroll through printer choices. The magicolor 2350 appears in the choice list. LPR—Enter the IP Address. If the “Use Default Queue on Server” box is checked, click it to unselect it. Type in the IP Address again for the Queue name.

  • Page 21: Unix, Netware, And Ndps

    For information about connecting using earlier versions of NetWare, check the Answer Base at www.minolta-qms.com. Linux For Linux PPD and PDQ installation, refer to the magicolor 2350 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 23: Using Media

    Using Media EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 24: Introduction

    How do I duplex? page 38 How do I store media? page 41 Where can I order MINOLTA-QMS-approved media or get more page 43 information? All media is fed short edge first, face up. There is a 0.157” (4 mm) non-print border for all edges on all media types.

  • Page 25: Media Specifications

    Media Specifications What types and sizes of media can I load? Media Media Size Tray* Duplex Mode Weight Inches Millimeters 8.2 x 11.7 210.0 x 297.0 1 or 2 Yes 16–24 lb Plain Paper bond 5.9 x 8.3 148.0 x 210.0 (60–90 B5 (JIS) 7.2 x 10.1...

  • Page 26: Media Types

    Media Types Before purchasing a large quantity of special media, do a trial printing with the same media and check print quality. Check www.minolta-qms.com for a list of currently approved media. General Considerations about Media For best results, use media that is...

  • Page 27: Plain Paper

    (letter/A4); capacity for other weights varies feeder unit accordingly. media tray) Orientation Face up Type Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. Driver Mode Plain paper Weight 16–24 lb bond (60–90 g/m²) Duplexing See page 23 for supported sizes.

  • Page 28: Labels

    Type Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. Driver Mode Thick Stock Weight 25–43 lb bond (91–163 g/m²) Duplexing Not supported Note 43 lb bond (163 g/m²) is also referred to as 90 lb index stock...
  • Page 29 Tray 2 Not supported Orientation Face up Type Use only labels recommended for laser printers. Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media. Driver Mode Label Stock Weight 16–90 lb (60–163 g/m²) Duplexing Not supported Use label sheets that are...

  • Page 30: Letterhead And Memo Media

    Up to 500 sheets of 22 lb bond (80 g/m ) paper (letter/A4 only) Orientation Face up Type Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. Driver Mode Plain paper Weight 16–24 lb bond (60–90 g/m²) Duplexing See page 23 for supported size.

  • Page 31: Thick Stock

    Mixed with any other media in the media trays (as this may cause the printer to jam) Transparencies Attention Use only the MINOLTA-QMS-approved media. Using unapproved transparencies will result in damaging your printer and in voiding your warranty. Check www.minolta-qms.com for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com.

  • Page 32: What Is The Guaranteed Imageable (Printable) Area

    Up to 50 transparencies, depending on their thickness Tray 2 Not supported Orientation Face up Type Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. Driver Mode Transparency Duplexing Not supported Use transparencies that...

  • Page 33: Page Margins

    The guaranteed imageable (printable) area on all media sizes is up to about 0.157" (4 mm) from the edges of the media. Printable Area a = 0.157" (4 mm) Color printing on legal-size media (8.5 x 14 inches; 215.9 x 355.6 mm) may appear faded along the last edge to go through the printer.

  • Page 34: Image Alignment

    Image Alignment If for any reason you need to change the image alignment, you can do so by adjusting the margins or page size through your application, Loading Media How do I load media? If you are using paper, remove the top and bottom sheets from the ream.

  • Page 35: Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray)

    For optimum printing results, it’s important to specify the type and size of media that’s loaded in the multipurpose tray. You can set it at the printer control panel using the Paper / Input Tray / Tray1 menu, through the printer driver, or through PageScope Light.
  • Page 36 A fill limit mark is provided on the inside of the media guides on the Tray 1. Tray 1 holds 200 sheets of 22 lb bond (80 g/m²) paper. Slide the media guides up against the edge of the media. Attention Always adjust the media guides after inserting the media.

  • Page 37: Tray 2 (Optional Lower Feeder Unit Media Tray)

    Place the envelopes on a flat surface, and flatten them by pressing down the corners. Correct any bent corners, and then tap the envelopes on a flat surface to align them. Place the envelope stack into Tray 1 with the flap-side underneath. If the flap is on the short end of the envelope, insert it into the printer first.
  • Page 38 Push the media pressure plate down to lock it in position. Load the paper face-up, short edge toward the right of the tray. Often, an arrow on the media package label indicates the printing-side of the media. Do not overfill the tray. A fill limit mark is provided on the inside of the tray.

  • Page 39: Using Custom-Size Media

    To make custom page sizes work correctly, you need to change the printer’s default settings at the control panel or in PageScope Light and also in the MINOLTA-QMS printer driver. Default page sizes are set in inches on 110V printers and in millimeters on 220V printers.

  • Page 40: Duplexing

    Printer Driver On the Paper tab’s Paper Size drop-down list, choose Custom. A Configure button appears at the right of the drop-down list. Choose Configure and enter the length and width of your media in the dialog box. Set the option for Tray 1 Media Size to Custom, using either the printer’s control panel or PageScope Light.
  • Page 41 Windows In the printer driver (on the Paper tab, Layout tab, or Page Setup tab, depending on your operating system) select Simplex or choose No or None in the duplex option, then double-click OK. In the application’s print dialog box, select All. Select and print the Odd-Numbered Pages.
  • Page 42 The Optional Duplexer appears in the Installed Options box and duplex printing options are available in the printer driver and in your application’s print dialog box. Macintosh—You can configure the duplex option when you first set up your printer, or you can add it later to your desktop printer configuration: Select your desktop printer.

  • Page 43: Output Tray

    Set the driver for the duplex layout you prefer. Long Edge creates a document that flips horizontally as in a loose-leaf notebook; Short Edge creates a document that flips vertically, as on a clipboard. Simplex prints only on the front face of the page. Click Output Tray All media is output face-down to the output tray on top of the printer.

  • Page 44: Accessing Other Printer Features

    You can set print resolution, form printing, and proof-then-print options in two ways: Through the MINOLTA-QMS printer driver or through application, which sets the features for the specific job you are sending. Through the printer control panel or PageScope Light, which sets the features for all subsequent jobs, until you change the settings.

  • Page 45: Additional Assistance

    Refer to the printer driver’s on-line help for more information about using proof-then-print features. Additional Assistance Where can I order MINOLTA-QMS-approved media or get more information? Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com or your local retailer.
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  • Page 47: Working With The Printer

    Working with the Printer EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 48: About The Control Panel

    PageScope Light, a web-based utility that is embedded in your printer. For information on PageScope Light, see the magicolor 2350 Reference Guide, in PDF format on the Documentation CD-ROM that came with your printer. The control panel, located on the top of the printer, allows you to direct the printer’s operation.

  • Page 49: Cancelling Print Jobs

    Function Initially enters the menu system If within the menu system and on a menu level, moves down in the menu structure If within the menu system and on a selectable item, selects the displayed choice (no matter what position the cursor is in) Moves up in the menu structure If menu choices with character-by-character selections, scrolls upward through the available...

  • Page 50: Printer Menu Overview

    The printer can also be configured through PageScope, PageScope Light, SNMP, and PJL. Complete information on the printer’s configuration menu is included in the magicolor 2350 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. When the printer is ready to accept print jobs, the control panel message window shows:...
  • Page 51 Press the Right or Left key until the appropriate language is displayed. *LANGUAGE Menu IS SELECTED Press the Up arrow twice to return to MAGICOLOR 2350 IDLE In the menu maps below, defaults are bolded. Proof/Print Menu PROOF/PRINT MENU USERNAME...

  • Page 52: Proof/Print Menu

    Print Menu PRINT MENU MENU MAP CONFIGURA- STATISTICS FONT LIST DEMO DIRECTORY TION LIST POSTSCRIPT The Print Menu allows you to print information about the printer. For example, if you select Menu Map and then select Yes, the printer prints an overview of the entire menu structure.

  • Page 53: Paper Menu

    Paper Menu/Input Tray/Map Submenu LOGICAL LOGICAL LOGICAL LOGICAL LOGICAL LOGICAL LOGICAL LOGICAL LOGICAL LOGICAL TRAY 0 TRAY 1 TRAY 2 TRAY 3 TRAY 4 TRAY 5 TRAY 6 TRAY 7 TRAY 8 TRAY 9 PHYSICAL PHYSICAL TRAY 1 TRAY 2 The Map submenu allows you to specify the order in which input trays are used.

  • Page 54: Quality Menu

    Quality Menu/Toner Action Submenu QUALITY MENU TONER ACTION LOW TONER STOP CONTINUE STOP CONTINUE The Toner Action submenu lets you choose whether the printer will stop or continue when any of the four toner cartridges is low or out of toner. Quality Menu/AIDC Submenu QUALITY MENU AIDC...
  • Page 55 Interface Menu INTERFACE MENU ETHERNET PARALLEL The Interface Menu allows you to configure the printer’s interfaces. Each of the Interface submenus is shown below. Interface Menu/Ethernet Submenus Ethernet TCP/IP Submenu INTERFACE MENU ETHERNET TCPIP ENABLE DHCP DEFAULT SUBNET BOOTP ENABLE ADDRESS ROUTER MASK...

  • Page 56: Interface Menu

    Ethernet Ethertalk Submenu INTERFACE MENU ETHERNET ETHERTALK NAME NAME2 NETZONE NETZONE2 Interface Menu/USB Submenu INTERFACE MENU ENABLE JOB TIMEOUT Interface Menu/Parallel Submenu INTERFACE MENU PARALLEL ENABLE JOB TIMEOUT Printer Menu Overview EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 57: System Default

    System Default Menu SYSTEM DEFAULT LANGUAGE EMULATION START- COLOR DATE & ENERGY AUTO- SECURITY CAPTURE FORMAT RESTORE/ ENERGY SEPARA- TIME SAVER CONTINUE PRT JOB SAVE SAVER OPTIONS TION SYSSTART START OPTIMIZE OPTIMIZE RESTORE SAVE RESTORE- PAGE MEDIA FACTORY CUSTOM CUSTOM The System Default menu allows you to control the way in which the printer responds to various situations.
  • Page 58 System Default/Emulation Submenu SYSTEM DEFAULT EMULATION DEFAULT AUTO POST- LINE DEFAULT SCRIPT PRINTER POST- LINE SCRIPT PRINTER AUTO- POST- PCL XL LINE HEXDUMP MATIC SCRIPT PRINTER The Emulation submenu lets you set the appropriate emulation for the print job you are sending. You can use the Optimize option to reallocate memory for Postscript, PCL, or PDF jobs.
  • Page 59 SYSTEM DEFAULT EMULATION LINE PRINTER FONT LAYOUT FONT FONT NAME ASCII EBCDIC SIZE SPACING ORIENTATION LINE NUMBERING LINE TERMINATION MARGINS TABS LINES PER CRISCR- CRISCRLF- CRISCR- CRISCRLF- PAGE LFISLF LFISLF LFISCRLF LFISCRLF PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE AUTOWRAP LEFT RIGHT BOTTOM System Default/Startup Options Submenu SYSTEM DEFAULT STARTUP OPTIONS SYSSTART...
  • Page 60 System Default/Energy Saver Submenu SYSTEM DEFAULT ENERGY SAVER 1 MINUTE 15 MINUTES 30 MINUTES 1 HOUR 2 HOURS 3 HOURS The Energy Saver submenu allows you to set the time lapse between the end of a print job and the time the printer returns to Energy Saver status. Energy Saver mode saves energy because the printer’s heating unit turns off.

  • Page 61: Service Menu

    System Default/Format Submenu SYSTEM DEFAULT FORMAT FORMAT FLASH FORMAT DISK The format submenu allows you to reformat the printer’s flash memory or internal hard disk, if one is installed. The Disk portion of the menu is visible only if an optional hard disk is installed.
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  • Page 63: Working With The Printer Driver

    Working with the Printer Driver EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 64: 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 2350, 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 65: Using The Tabs

    Through the printer driver dialog box. This changes printer settings for all subsequent print jobs until you change the settings again through the printer driver. Choose Start/Settings/Printers, select the magicolor 2350 icon, and then choose Properties from the File menu. On the General tab, click the Printing Preferences button.
  • Page 66 Layout Tab This tab allows you to: Set the orientation for a print job Set the page order Set the number of pages per sheet Choose Simplex or Duplex printing By clicking the Advanced button, you have access to controls for setting: Media size Number of copies Graphic preferences including color management, scaling, and font...

  • Page 67: Using Postscript Drivers In Windows Nt

    Using PostScript Drivers in Windows NT Displaying the Tabs From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display the Printers directory. Right-click the Minolta-QMS magicolor 2350 printer icon. Choose Properties. The following dialog box appears. MINOLTA-QMS magicolor 2350 DL Printing Preferences...

  • Page 68: Using The Tabs

    Through the printer driver dialog box. This changes printer settings for all subsequent print jobs until you change the settings again through the printer driver. Choose Start/Settings/Printers, select the magicolor 2350 icon and then choose the Document Defaults menu. The following dialog...
  • Page 69 Page Setup Tab This tab allows you to: 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 Advanced Tab This tab give you an alternate access to all the choices available on the Page Setup Tab.

  • Page 70: Using Postscript Drivers In Windows

    Displaying the Tabs From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display the Printers directory. Click the MINOLTA-QMS magicolor 2350 printer icon. To display the printer driver settings, from the File menu choose Properties, then choose the Details tab.

  • Page 71: Using The Tabs

    Through the printer driver dialog box. This changes printer settings for all subsequent print jobs until you change the settings again through the printer driver. Choose Start/Settings/Printers, select the magicolor 2350 icon and then choose the Properties menu. The tabs that appear in the new dialog box are described here.
  • Page 72 Layout Tab This tab allows you to: Set the orientation for a print job Set duplex options, if the optional duplexer is installed Specify the number of pages per sheet Paper Tab This tab allows you to: Select an original document size Set up custom paper sizes Select the type of media By clicking the Advanced button, select a different paper source for the...

  • Page 73: Using Macintosh Ppds

    When you are ready to print, open the print dialog box by choosing the Print option within the application you are using. In the Printer drop-down list, select the magicolor 2350. Using Macintosh PPDs EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 74 Duplexing options Watermarks and overlays Color matching Color options Print quality For detailed information about Macintosh PPDs, see the magicolor 2350 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. Using Macintosh PPDs EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 75: Working With Color

    Working with Color EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 76: 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 2350 Reference Guide includes a chapter on color basics, if you want to learn more about the theory behind color printing. The Reference...

  • Page 77: Enhanced Automatic Image Density Control (Eaidc)

    High or Enhanced are the best choices for print jobs with color graphics. Pages take slightly longer to print, but produce the best graphics. – High. The PostScript High resolution provides 600 x 600 dpi printing with contone imaging. Contone uses increased bit depth to produce clear images.

  • Page 78: Color Matching

    Color Matching Your printer’s color management system is adjusted for best results with the most commonly used application software, including the Microsoft Office products. If you are using these common applications, you may never need to adjust the color matching on your printer. If you do need to make adjustments, however, the printer offers you a wide variety of color matching options.

  • Page 79: Color Profiles

    Instructions for downloading profiles are included in the magicolor 2350 Reference Guide. RGB Source Profiles RGB Source profiles are used for color conversion from RGB devices, such as monitors, to CMYK devices, such as printers.

  • Page 80: Profiles For Host-Based Color Management

    2350 printer create colors like those produced on a different printer or a printing press. The simulation choices are: SWOP — SWOP, an acronym for Specifications for Web Offset Printing, simulates colors for offset presses. Eurocolor — This profile simulates Fogra Positive Coated measurement data.

  • Page 81: Rgb Gray Treatment

    Troubleshooting Color Problems The magicolor 2350 color matching system is optimized for the sRGB Stan- dard, 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 82 If the resolution is set to High, images are sharp and clear. Printing takes somewhat longer at High resolution, but it’s the best choice for the delivery copy of a document containing images. Registration Page. Found in the Quality menu, the Registration page prints color test patterns so you can see whether colors are registered, or lined up, properly.
  • Page 83 Check the application documentation for advice on color management. Check color notes on the MINOLTA-QMS website at www.minolta-qms.com for information on color issues with popular publishing software. Troubleshooting Color Problems...
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  • Page 85: Working With The Status Monitor

    Working with the Status Monitor EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 86: Introduction

    Introduction The Status Monitor shows information about the current status of the printer. If you used the CD-ROM Installer to install the printer driver, the Status Monitor was also installed, and the Status Monitor’s icon appears in your toolbar. If you installed your printer by using Add Printer, rather than the CD-ROM, Status Monitor was not installed, and the icon does not appear.

  • Page 87: Closing The Status Monitor

    Closing the Status Monitor When you have completed the actions necessary to correct the printer problem, the icon turns green again. Select Close from the Status or Consumable menu. The Status Monitor window closes, but the Status Monitor continues to operate in the background.
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  • Page 89 Replacing Consumables EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 90: Consumable Life Expectancies

    Consumable Life Expectancies The stated life expectancy of each consumable is based on printing with specific media type, number of color planes, page size, and page coverage (normal 5% coverage of letter-/A4-size media). The actual life expectancy will vary depending on these and other printing variables, including continuous or intermittent printing, ambient temperature, and humidity.

  • Page 91: Toner Cartridge Life

    This 305-second calibration cycle automatically occurs after the installation of a new toner cartridge or OPC drum. If you open the door before the message window reads MAGICOLOR 2350/IDLE, the printer stops and repeats the calibration cycle. The printer also pauses to do a 170-second AIDC cycle after 200 1-sided pages of a continuous print run, and a 215-second AIDC cycle when waking up from Energy Saver with more than 1,000 pages since the last AIDC cycle or when there has been an environmental change...

  • Page 92: Replacing Consumables

    WARNING! If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately and consult a doctor. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) information can be found at www.minolta-qms.com (click on the Answer Base). Attention Do not hold a toner cartridge vertically.
  • Page 93 In a cool, dry location away from sunlight (due to heat). The maximum storage temperature is 95° F (35° C) and the maximum storage humidity is 85% (noncondensing). If the toner cartridge is moved from a cold place to a warm, humid place, condensation may occur, degrading print quality.
  • Page 94 WARNING! Contact toner_recycle@minolta-qms.com for toner recycling availability, or dispose of the used toner cartridge according to your local regulations. Do not dispose of it by burning. Remove the new toner cartridge from its shipping carton.
  • Page 95 The printer must complete a 305-second calibration cycle after any consumable has been replaced. If you open the door before the dis- play reads MAGICOLOR 2350/IDLE , the printer stops and repeats the calibration cycle. Replacing a Toner Cartridge That Is Not Empty You can choose to replace a toner cartridge that is not empty.
  • Page 96 Press Key (Until) Display Reads MAGICOLOR 2350 PRINT MENU MAGICOLOR 2350 QUALITY MENU QUALITY MENU TONER TONER REPLACE REPLACE BLACK REPLACE YELLOW YELLOW STANDARD YELLOW HIGH CAPACITY Use the right and left arrow keys to select Standard or High Capacity, whichever matches your cartridge.

  • Page 97: Replacing All The Toner Cartridges At Once

    Replacing All the Toner Cartridges at Once At some time, such as a warranty claim, you may need to replace all the toner cartridges at the same time. Here are the steps to follow. In the Quality/Toner submenu, select Replace All. The carousel rotates.
  • Page 98 Removing the Used Waste Toner Bottle Open the printer’s front door. Grasp the handle of the waste toner bottle. Lift the waste toner bottle up and carefully remove it. Keep the waste toner bottle upright so the toner does not spill. Remove the two blue caps by turning them counterclockwise.

  • Page 99: Replacing The Opc Drum Cartridge

    The printer must complete a 305-second calibration cycle after any consumable has been replaced. If you open the door before the dis- play reads MAGICOLOR 2350/IDLE , the printer stops and repeats the calibration cycle. Replacing the OPC Drum Cartridge When the OPC drum is worn out, the message REPLACE OPC DRUM appears.
  • Page 100 Grasp the release lever for the OPC drum cartridge, and then pull the cartridge straight out about 6 inches (152 mm). Support the bottom of the drum with your hand, then carefully pull the cartridge toward you and remove it. Dispose of the cartridge properly according to your local regulations.
  • Page 101 Remove the new OPC drum cartridge from its carton. Attention Keep the protective sheet on the cartridge. Do not touch the protective sheet on the photosensitive (green) surface or scratch the surface. This could lower image quality. Make sure the transfer belt release lever is still set to its top position (11 o’clock).

  • Page 102: Ordering Consumables

    Choosing the right consumables for your printer not only increases its reliability and performance, but also minimizes the risk of damage. For example, only MINOLTA-QMS toner cartridges are designed to meet the exact specifications of your MINOLTA-QMS printer, giving maximum performance, efficiency, and long life.

  • Page 103: Maintaining The Printer

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  • Page 104: Maintaining The Printer

    Maintaining the Printer Attention Read all caution and warning labels carefully, making sure to follow any instructions contained in them. These labels are located on the inside of the printer’s doors and the interior of the printer body. Handle the printer with care to preserve its life. Abuse may cause damage and void your warranty.
  • Page 105 If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately with cool water and consult a doctor. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) information can be found at www.minolta-qms.com (click on the Answer Base). If you get toner on your skin, wash it off with cool water and neutral detergent.

  • Page 106: Cleaning The Printer

    Cleaning the Printer Always test any cleaning solution (such as a mild detergent) on a small area of your printer to check the solution’s performance. Exterior This item needs After... Avoid cleaning... Control panel A soft, dry cloth Sharp or rough needed implements (such as Exhaust duct...

  • Page 107: Interior

    Interior Attention Be sure to turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning inside. This item needs After... Avoid cleaning... Duplex option Media misfeeds occur A damp Abrasives or feed rollers frequently or the printout is cloth that detergents dirty.
  • Page 108 Pull the right-side door release , and then open the right-side door While pressing down the media Media guide guide with one hand, clean the feed roller by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. While the door is open, the paper feed roller inside the right door can also be cleaned.
  • Page 109 Clean the feed rollers by wiping them with a soft, damp cloth that has been wrung out well. Close the duplex option cover. Plug in the printer; reconnect the interface cable. and turn the printer In compliance with UL guide- lines, “The appliance inlet is considered to be the main disconnect device.”...
  • Page 110 Open the right door of the lower feeder unit. Lift the printer off of the lower feeder unit. The printer must be lifted by two people grasping the handles Wipe the paper feed rollers with a soft, damp cloth. Wipe the paper feed rollers inside the right door with a soft, damp cloth.
  • Page 111 With the right door still open, place the printer on the lower feeder unit. Install the brackets (two at the front and one at the back), and then close the right door. Reinstall the waste toner bottle if you removed it and close the front door if you opened it.
  • Page 112 Remove the waste toner bottle. The waste toner bottle contains waste toner. Be careful not to tilt the bottle while removing it. Holding the waste toner bottle vertically, plug the two openings with the caps. Place the removed waste toner bottle, with the openings facing up, on a stable surface (not the printer).
  • Page 113 Wipe the inside of the printer with a soft, dry cloth. Hold the waste toner bottle, removed in step 2, vertically, and then remove the two caps from the openings. Mount the removed caps onto the cap holders, and then turn the caps clockwise to secure them.
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  • Page 115: Troubleshooting

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  • Page 116: Introduction

    System Default/Startup Options/ Start Page menu. Using PageScope Light. On a configuration page printed through the printer menu. Press Key (Until) Display Reads MAGICOLOR 2350 IDLE MAGICOLOR 2350 PRINT MENU PRINT MENU MENU MAP...

  • Page 117: Preventing Media Jams

    Preventing Media Jams To avoid media jams, make sure that: Media matches the printer specifications Media is flat, especially on the leading edge The printer is on a hard, flat, level surface You have correct media type selected if you’re printing on envelopes, labels, thick stock, or transparencies You store media in a dry location away from moisture and humidity You always adjust the media width regulation guides in Tray 1 after...

  • Page 118: Understanding The Media Path

    Understanding the Media Path Understanding the printer’s media path will help you locate media jams. 1 Media exit unit 2 Output tray 3 Transfer belt 4 Toner cartridge 5 OPC drum 6 Laser 7 Tray 1 (multipurpose tray) 8 Tray 2 (optional lower feeder unit and 500-sheet media tray) 9 Fuser unit...
  • Page 119 Duplex Option The media is picked from either media tray, passed through the registration rollers, between the OPC drum and the transfer roller and through the fuser unit, moved to the output tray briefly, pulled back into the duplex option where the media undergoes a change in direction, cycled through the OPC, transfer and fuser units again, and delivered via the media exit unit to the output tray, which is the top of the printer.

  • Page 120: Clearing Media Jams

    If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately and consult a doctor. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) information can be found at www.minolta-qms.com (click on the Answer Base). If, after clearing the media jam, the jam message in the control panel window persists, open and close any of the printer’s doors.

  • Page 121: Handling Media Jams By Location

    Handling Media Jams by Location Location of Jam Page Reference Tray 1 Page 119 Tray 2 Page 119 Inside the printer Page 121 Near the duplex option Page 124 In the output tray Page 124 Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray) Remove the media from the multipurpose tray. Carefully remove the jammed media and discard it.
  • Page 122 While pressing in the tab on each side of the media tray, remove the media tray. Carefully remove the jammed media and discard it. If media is difficult to remove, open the right side door of the lower tray. This releases the tension on the jammed media.

  • Page 123: Inside The Printer

    Inside the Printer Media Path Jam Pull the right door release lever, and then carefully open the right door. If Tray 2 is installed, the lower-right door opens at the same time that the right door is opened. Attention Do not pull jammed media from the top of the printer through the fuser unit;...
  • Page 124 If a misfeed occurs in the vertical transport area, open the inner media guide, and then pull the misfed media down to remove it. Close the inner media guide. Fuser Unit Jams WARNING! The fuser unit is hot! Do not remove a jam in this area until the fuser unit cools.
  • Page 125 Open the misfeed-clearing guide for the fuser unit, and then, while checking the misfeed, pull the jammed media down to remove it. Close the misfeed-clearing guide for the fuser unit. Lower the two fuser unit levers. Attention Be sure to lower the two fuser unit levers before closing the right door.

  • Page 126: Duplex Option

    Duplex Option Pull the top of the duplex option to open the duplex option cover. Remove the jammed media in the directions shown in the illustrations. Close the duplex option’s cover. If the optional Tray 2 is installed, close the lower-right door. Output Tray Remove jammed media from the output tray by gently pulling it to the left away from the media exit area.

  • Page 127: Solving Problems With Media Jams

    Solving Problems with Media Jams Frequent jams in any area indicate that area should be checked, repaired, or cleaned. Repeated jams may also happen if you’re using unsupported print media. Symptom Cause Solution Several The front edges of Remove the media and even up the sheets go the media are not front edges, then reload it.
  • Page 128 Symptom Cause Solution Duplex The wrong media is Use only supported media. See “Media option jams. being used. Specifications” on page 23. Only plain paper, 16-24 lb (60-90 g/m²) can be autoduplexed if the optional duplex unit is installed and the media type is set properly in the driver.
  • Page 129 Symptom Cause Solution Media is The media is not Remove the jammed media and jamming. correctly positioned in reposition the media properly in the the tray. tray. The number of sheets Remove the excess media and reload in the tray exceeds the correct number of sheets in the the maximum tray.

  • Page 130: Solving Other Problems

    Symptom Cause Solution Media is Multiple sheets of Remove the transparencies and load jamming. transparency (OHP) them in the tray one sheet at a time. media are collecting Do not fan large quantities of static electricity in the transparencies before loading them. tray.

  • Page 131: Solving Other Problems

    Symptom Cause Solution The control A high-capacity toner In the Quality/Toner menu, choose panel cartridge was Change Size and then select the displays X installed, but the toner capacity listed on the cartridge label. size was set at LOW/ standard capacity. REPLACE? much sooner The toner cartridge is...
  • Page 132 The media tray is Refill the tray. empty. A document is printed Print the overlay file using a magicolor with an overlay file 2350 driver from the magicolor 2350 that was created by a Software Utilities CD-ROM. non-magicolor 2350 driver. Only one The printer doesn’t...
  • Page 133 If you cannot remove it, contact printer. Service. See the Service & Support Guide or www.minolta-qms.com for the office closest to you. Solving Other Problems EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 134 Symptom Cause Solution The printer The printer pauses for Wait approximately 150 seconds pauses. the color calibration after rebooting your printer when procedure (also there has been an environmental known as the change such as in temperature or Auto-Image Density humidity.
  • Page 135 Check them for damage. If necessary, fuser unit may be contact Technical Support with the error defective. information. Refer to the Service & Support Guide or www.minolta-qms.com for support telephone numbers. Unsupported media is Use MINOLTA-QMS-approved being used. media. Refer to chapter 2 for details.

  • Page 136: Solving Problems With Printing Quality

    Solving Problems with Printing Quality Symptom Cause Solution Nothing is One or more of the Remove the toner cartridge (Quality/ printed, or toner cartridges is Toner/Replace) and check for there are damaged. damage. If necessary, replace it. blank spots Media mode set in Select the proper setting in the printer on the the printer driver does...
  • Page 137 AIDC calibration cycle through the low image Quality/AIDC/Request AIDC menu. density. Wait until the test is finished and MAGICOLOR 2350/IDLE is displayed. The media is moist Remove the moist media and replace from humidity. with new, dry media.
  • Page 138 Media with For information about approved media, image comes specifications not go to www.minolta-qms.com. After off when covered by the printer selecting your country, choose Support rubbed. warranty is being & Drivers, select your printer, and then used.
  • Page 139 The been most up-to-date information can be duplexed). found at www.minolta-qms.com. The media path is Print several blank sheets and the dirty with toner. excess toner should disappear. One or more of the...
  • Page 140 Symptom Cause Solution Image The laser lens cover Check to see if the laser lens cover is defects. may be dirty. dirty. If necessary, clean it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. The toner cartridge is Remove the toner cartridge with the leaking.
  • Page 141 If the problem is not resolved, even after all of the above have been performed, contact Technical Support with the error information. Go to www.minolta-qms.com/support/ or see the Service & Support Guide for support telephone numbers. Solving Problems with Printing Quality...

  • Page 142: Status, Error, And Service Messages

    Status, Error, and Service Messages Status, error, and service messages are displayed in the control panel message window. They provide information about your printer and help you locate many problems. When the condition associated with a displayed message has changed, the message is cleared from the window. Standard Status Messages This message...

  • Page 143: Error Messages

    The printer is writing a new FIRMWARE UPDATE image to the flash firmware. WRITING IMAGE The printer is initializing. INITIALIZING The printer is on and ready MAGICOLOR 2350 to receive data. IDLE The printer is printing. PRINTING The printer is processing PROCESSING data.
  • Page 144 This message... means... do this... An error has been Download the system DOWNLOAD IMAGE TO detected in the system image to the Ethernet ENET PORT image. port via FTP. Email notification has Correct the error if EMAIL ERROR been stopped for possible or wait for ACC DATA TRANS some time and data...
  • Page 145 This message... means... do this... The OPC drum will Make sure you have a OPC DRUM LOW need to be replaced new OPC drum on hand. soon. The OPC drum is not Install the OPC drum. OPC DRUM MISSING installed. The OPC drum needs Replace OPC drum and OPC OUT...
  • Page 146 This message... means... do this... The waste toner bottle Replace the waste toner REPLACE is full. bottle. WASTE TONER The optional Replace the battery on TIME OF DAY time-of-day clock has the hard disk CLOCK FAILURE stopped working. daughterboard with time-of-day clock.

  • Page 147: Service Messages

    Always try this before making a service call. Service calls should be placed to the vendor from whom you purchased the printer. If you cannot get service from your vendor, see the Service & Support Guide or www.minolta-qms.com for additional contact information. This service means...

  • Page 148: Additional Assistance

    Additional Assistance If you’ve followed all of the instructions in this guide and still have problems you can’t solve, check our Answer Base at www.minolta-qms.com/support for a solution. You can also refer to the Service & Support Guide or visit our web site at www.minolta-qms.com for current information on getting help.

  • Page 149: Installing Accessories

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  • Page 150: Introduction

    Use of accessories not manufactured/supported by MINOLTA-QMS is not supported by your printer and will void your warranty. This chapter provides information about the following accessories. Contact your local vendor or www.minolta-qms.com for compatibility and purchase information. Dual In-Line Memory...

  • Page 151: Antistatic Protection

    Antistatic Protection Attention It’s very important to protect the printer controller board and any associated daughterboard or module from electrostatic damage while performing any task involving the controller board. If an antistatic wrist strap is provided in your printer option kit, attach one end of it to your wrist and the other end to the bare metal chassis on the back of your printer.

  • Page 152: Basic Functionality

    Your printer will print all print jobs at the highest resolution that the installed memory will support. Basic Functionality Print Type Simplex Duplex Standard: PostScript Standard: PostScript 600 x 600 Enhanced: High: 600 x 600 x 600 Enhanced: High: 600 x Media Size 1200 x 600 with...
  • Page 153 Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord and interface cable. Remove the rear panel from the printer to access the controller board. Using a screw driver, loosen the nine screws on the top, left and bottom of the panel, but do not remove them from the printer.
  • Page 154 Insert the new DIMM straight down into the DIMM connector until the latches snap into the locked position. Observe the keyed side of the DIMM to align it with the connector. If you cannot snap the DIMM into place, do not force it.

  • Page 155: Duplex Option

    Duplex Option Duplex (2-sided) printing can be done automatically with a duplex option and enough memory installed. See “Duplexing” on page 32 and “Basic Functionality” on page 150. Kit Contents Duplex option Two thumbscrews Installing the Duplex Option Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord and interface cable.
  • Page 156 Remove the duplex option from the shipping carton. Remove any tape from the duplex unit. We strongly suggest that you save the packing materials in case you ever need to move or ship the printer. Attach the duplex option to the printer. Hook the two tabs at the bottom of the duplex option onto the notches on the right side of the...
  • Page 157 d Open the duplex option’s cover and tighten the two thumbscrews that came with the duplex option to secure the unit to the printer. Close the duplex option’s cover. Attach the support wire for the duplex option to the printer. a Pull the right-side door release lever and open the right-side door.

  • Page 158: Kit Contents

    Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the printer. In compliance with UL guidelines, “The appliance inlet is considered to be the main disconnect device.” Check the configuration page from the control panel (Print Menu/Configuration Page) to verify the duplex option installation. On the Settings tab of your printer driver, move the Optional Duplexer to the Installed Features area.

  • Page 159: Installing The Lower Feeder Unit

    Installing the Lower Feeder Unit Attention Since consumables are installed in the printer, be sure to keep the printer level when moving it in order to prevent accidental spills. Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord and interface cable. Remove the media support from Tray 1.
  • Page 160 Open the right door of the lower feeder unit. Attention Be sure that the right door of the lower feeder unit is open when the lower feeder unit is attached to the printer; otherwise, the printer may fall off or the lower feeder unit may be damaged.
  • Page 161 Attach the front brackets. a Pull open the front door of the printer, and then pull out the lower tray. b Hook the tabs on the two brackets into the mounting holes in the printer, and then align the screw holes in the brackets with the screw holes in the lower feeder unit.

  • Page 162: Installing An Internal Hard Disk

    Check the configuration page from the control panel (Print Menu/Configu- ration Page) to verify that the lower feeder unit is installed. On the Settings tab of your printer driver, move the Optional Input Bin to the Installed Features area. (See Chapter 4). Installing an Internal Hard Disk Your printer can use an optional internal IDE hard disk to enable features including proof and hold secure printing, collation, MOPY, PDF direct printing,...
  • Page 163 Remove the rear panel from the printer to access the controller board. Using a screwdriver, loosen nine screws on the top, left and bottom of the panel, but do not remove them from the printer. Remove the two screws shown in the illustration.
  • Page 164 Reconnect the interface cable. Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the printer. In compliance with UL guidelines, “The appliance inlet is consid- ered to be the main disconnect device.” On the Settings tab of your printer driver, move the Optional Hard Disk to the Installed Features area.

  • Page 165: Repacking The Printer

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  • Page 166: Storing The Printer

    We strongly suggest that you save the packaging materials in case you ever need to move or ship the printer and that US users order the MINOLTA-QMS 2300 Series Repacking Kit 2600733-100. You can also refer to the Service & Support Guide for sources of service and support in many parts of the world.

  • Page 167: Repacking The Printer

    Spares at (251) 633-4300 extension 2530 and request the kit(s) above. For locations outside the Americas, refer to www.minolta-qms.com. If you have been instructed to return the printer to MINOLTA-QMS by a customer support representative in the Americas, be sure to write the...

  • Page 168: What's Involved

    Obtain Proper Packaging: Original packaging or replacement packaging (MINOLTA-QMS page 165 2350 Replacement Packaging Kit 2600723-200) Repacking kit (MINOLTA-QMS 2300 Series Repacking Kit 2600733-100) Prepare the Printer for Shipment: A. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and remove page 166 the interface cables.

  • Page 169: Remove The Media And Media Support

    B. Remove the Media and the Tray 1 Media Support Remove the media. Place it in its original packaging and store in a cool, dark place on a level surface. Avoid moisture, excess humidity, direct sunlight, excess heat (above 95° F/35° C), and dust. Lift the media support from the three holes in Tray 1 and remove the media support.
  • Page 170 Unhook the support wire. Close the right-side door. Open the duplex option’s cover and loosen the two thumbscrews until the duplex option moves freely away from the right side of the printer. Lift duplex option up and away from the printer.
  • Page 171 Remove the brackets (two at the front and one at the back) used to attach the lower feeder unit to the printer. Slide the tray back into the printer. With the help of another person, lift the printer by its carrying grips, and place it on a flat surface.

  • Page 172: Remove The Waste Toner Bottle

    D. Remove the Waste Toner Bottle, Plug the Openings, and Dispose of It According to Your Local Regulations Open the printer’s front door, grasp the waste toner bottle’s handle, and pull the waste toner bottle outward and upward. Carefully remove the waste toner bottle. Keep the waste toner bottle upright while the openings are not covered, so the toner does not spill.
  • Page 173 Place the OPC drum cartridge in the protective bag supplied in the repacking kit (MINOLTA-QMS 2300 Series Repacking Kit 2600733-100). Repacking the Printer EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 174: Remove The Transfer Belt

    Place the transfer belt and thumbscrews in the protective bag supplied in the repacking kit (MINOLTA-QMS 2300 Series Repacking Kit 2600733-100). Replace the packaging and tape, then close the front door. Repacking the Printer...

  • Page 175: Repack The Printer For Shipment

    G. Repack the Printer for Shipment Use your own original packaging or order MINOLTA-QMS 2350 Replacement Packaging Kit 2600723-200. Replace the tape and packaging. Repacking the Printer EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 176: Repack The Opc Drum And Transfer Belt Unit For Shipment

    H. Repack the OPC Drum and Transfer Belt Unit for Shipment Order the MINOLTA-QMS 2300 Series Repacking Kit 2600733-100. Repacking the Printer EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 177: Reinstalling The Printer

    If you are shipping the printer to another location, follow steps A–I below to reinstall the printer once received. A. Unpack the printer carton. Refer to the magicolor 2350 Installation and User’s Guides. B. Reinstall the transfer belt unit. See “Reinstalling a Transfer Belt Unit”...

  • Page 178: Reinstalling A Transfer Belt Unit

    Reinstalling a Transfer Belt Unit With the front door open, remove the transfer belt unit from its protective bag and reinsert it. Tighten the two thumbscrews. Rotate the transfer belt release lever counterclockwise to its correct (7 o’clock) position. Close the front door. Reinstalling the Printer EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 179: A Technical Specifications

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  • Page 180: Requirements

    Requirements Space Requirements The illustration below shows the amount of space required for operating the printer, replacing supplies, and removing media jams. Allow enough space around the printer to provide adequate ventilation and easy servicing. For best output quality and longest consumables life, install the printer on a hard, flat, level (within ±1°slant) surface.
  • Page 181 Front View 13.4" (340 mm) 27.8" (705 mm) Printer with Accessories Front View 14.1" (357 mm) 27.8" (705 mm) If you have added optional media feed unit, the printer’s height will increase by approximately 5 inches (125.5 mm). Requirements EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 182: Location Requirements

    Location Requirements On a surface capable of supporting the printer, accessories, consumables, and media. Component Weight Printer 55 lbs (25 kg) Consumables (such as toner 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg) (total) cartridge, OPC drum cartridge) Media 5.2 lbs (1.9 kg) per ream of 20 lb bond (75 g/m ) paper Lower feed unit (with Tray 2)

  • Page 183: Interface Panel

    WARNING! Obstructing the ventilation grilles could present a fire hazard. Do not tilt the printer more than ±1° when moving it. If the printer is located in a cold room that is rapidly heated, or if the printer is moved from a cold place to a warm, humid place, condensation may occur within the printer, degrading print quality.

  • Page 184: Power Requirements

    Power Requirements WARNING! Connect the power plug to an outlet with the same rated voltage as the printer. No other devices should be connected to this outlet, as overheating could cause fire or electric shock. The printer draws 13 A at 100V, 11 A at 120 V, or 7 A at 220-240 V.

  • Page 185: Energy Star Compliance

    ENERGY STAR Compliance The magicolor 2350 basic configuration is compliant with US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR regulations. After a user- configurable period of inactivity, the printer changes to a low-power state (the engine remains on, but the fuser unit turns off).

  • Page 186: Engine

    Engine and Controller Specifications Engine Engine Minolta NC-L6001 Duty cycle Simplex letter/A4 1,000 average prints and up to pages per month 35,000 maximum prints per month* Notes The duty cycle is affected by the media type and percent coverage. *Continued usage at this rate will reduce the life of the printer.

  • Page 187: General

    General Printer type Desktop, non-impact, color printer Print method Scanner: Semiconductor laser with rotating mirror Recorder: Black writing electrophotographic Process: Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black toner image transfer to print media Fuser: Heated rollers Resolution High: 600 x 600 dpi with contone imaging (PostScript) Enhanced: 1200 x 1200 dpi (PCL) Standard: 600 x 600 dpi Draft: 600 x 600 dpi monochrome...
  • Page 188 Total RAM: Upgradable to 384 MB Optional RAM 128 and 256 MB DIMMs For information about DIMMs recommended for your printer, see the magicolor 2350 Answer Base through the Internet at www.minolta-qms.com/ support/ or contact Technical Support. Optional Hard Type: IDE...

  • Page 189: Electrical

    Electrical Voltage and Power Voltage and US: 120 volts 10% at 50/60 Hz 3 Hz frequency International: 220–240 volts 10% at 50 Hz 3 Hz Phase Single Power Mode Average Maximum consumption Black monochrome 600 W or less 1100 W or printing less Color printing...
  • Page 190 Environmental Acoustic noise Printing: Less than 54 dB (A) data Standby: Less than 39 dB (A) Noise Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. FSGV, Declaration for 18.01.1991: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt Germany 70 dB (A) oder weniger gemäß EN 27779. Relative Operating: 15–85% RH (noncondensing) humidity Transportation/Storage: 30–85% RH (noncondensing)

  • Page 191: Hazardous Chemical Substance Reporting

    Hazardous Chemical Substance Reporting Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Title 29 CFR Ch. XVII, Part 1920.1200 EINECS/ELINCS (EU) Physical Main Body Main Body with Main Body with Lower Feeder Lower Feeder Unit Unit and Duplex Option Dimensions W: 14.02 in. W: 14.17 in.

  • Page 192: Consumable Life Expectancies

    Use of consumables not manufactured by MINOLTA-QMS or use of nonsupported print media may cause damage to your printer and will void your warranty. If MINOLTA-QMS printer failure or damage is found to be directly attributable to the use of non-MINOLTA-QMS consumables and/or accessories, MINOLTA-QMS will not repair the printer free of charge.

  • Page 193: Plain Paper

    Contact your local vendor or www.minolta-qms.com for purchase information, part numbers, and pricing. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. If you have questions, refer to www.minolta-qms.com/support and then click on the Answer Base. Consumable Life Expectancies...

  • Page 194: Regulatory Compliance Safety Information

    Regulatory Compliance CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity) For European Users This product complies with the following EU directives: 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, and 93/68 EEC directives. This declaration is valid for the areas of the European Union. This device must be used with shielded interface cables. The use of non-shielded cable is likely to result in interference with radio communications, and is prohibited under EU directives.
  • Page 195 FCC Compliance Statement For American Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial installation.
  • Page 196 Safety Information Toner Do not throw the toner cartridge or toner into an open flame. The hot toner may scatter and cause burns or other damage. CAUTION: Keep out of reach of children. Replaceable Battery Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 197 Internal Laser Radiation Maximum Average Radiant Power: 4.68 W at the surface of the OPC drum Wavelength: 770–795 nm This product employs a Class IIIb Laser Diode that has an invisible laser beam. The Laser Diode and Scanning Polygon Mirror are incorporated in the print head unit. The print head is in the interior of the printer in front of the toner cartridge.

  • Page 198: For Norway Users

    International Notices—Power Cord The following power cord requirements are in effect for your 220 V printer. Minimum: 0.75 mm 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.

  • Page 199: Warning And Precaution Symbols

    carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the next section before using this device. It contains important information related to user safety and preventing equipment problems. Make sure you observe all of the precautions listed in this manual.
  • Page 200 • Do not modify this product, as a fire, electrical shock, or breakdown could result. If the product employs a laser, the laser beam source could cause blindness. • Do not attempt to remove the covers and panels which have been fixed to the product.
  • Page 201 • Do not use flammable sprays, liquids, or gases near this product, as a fire could result. • Do not leave a toner cartridge or OPC drum cartridge in a place within easy reach of children. Licking or ingesting any of these things could injure your health. •...

  • Page 202: Working Safely With Your Laser Printer

    Working Safely with Your Laser Printer WARNING! Working improperly with the printer can result in health hazards, electric shocks, and even fires. Before you unpack the laser printer, you should make yourself familiar with this information on your safety and operating safety.
  • Page 203 Printer Body Do This... Perform only the procedures that are described in this manual. Using the machine improperly can result in a fire or an electric shock. Notes on your safety and operating safety Working improperly with the printer can result in health hazards, electric shocks and even fires.
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  • Page 205: Index

    Index Color rendering dictionaries 76 ICC profiles 77 Accessories K-Preserve 78 DIMMs 149 Matching 76 Duplex option 153 Troubleshooting 79 Hard disk 160 Configuration Specifications 148 Checking 152 Tray 2 and Lower Feeder Unit 156 Configuration page 114 AIDC 88 Using Control Panel 46 Antistatic protection 149 Using PageScope Light 46...
  • Page 206 Control panel 46 Margins 31 Language 49 Installation Menus 48 DIMMs 149 Controller 184 Drivers and Utilities for Macintosh 14 Specifications 185 Drivers and Utilities for NDPS 19 Custom-size media 37 Drivers and Utilities for NetWare 19 Drivers and Utilities for UNIX 19 Drivers and Utilities for Windows 12 Duplex option 153 DIMMs 149...
  • Page 207 Margins 30 Parallel interface 181 Media Path, media 116 Clearing media jams 118 Custom 37 Drivers 9 Envelopes 25 Physical specifications 189 Labels 26 PostScript Letterhead 28 Drivers 9 Loading 32 Printer definitions 9 Lower Tray 156 Power Margins 30 Saving 183 Ordering 43 Power requirements 182...
  • Page 208 Space requirements 178 Transparencies Specifications Continuous printing 30 Consumables 190 Troubleshooting 114 Controller 184 Clearing media jams 118 CPU 185 Duplexing 131 Emulations 185 Media jams 127 Engine 184 Miscellaneous Problems 129 Environmental 188 Nothing is printed 134 Ethernet 186 Preventing jams 115 Flash ROM 186 Print quality 134...

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