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  • Page 1 3100 ® User’s Guide 1800658-001C...

  • Page 2: Thank You

    The following are registered trademarks of MINOLTA-QMS, Inc.: QMS, the MINOLTA- QMS logo, Crown, CrownNet, and magicolor. Minolta is a trademark of Minolta Co., Ltd. Other product names mentioned in this guide may also be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Replacing Consumables ................1 Introduction Consumable Life Expectancies 2 Consumables Life Expectancies Chart Replacing the Fuser Unit 7 Replacing the Imaging Unit Replacing a Toner Cartridge Replacing the Transfer Unit 21 2 Using Media ....................23 Introduction 24 Media Storage and Handling 25 General Notes about Media Media Trays...
  • Page 4 Special Note about Custom (and Oversized) Media Thick Stock Envelopes Glossy Media Label Stock Postcards (Japanese size) Transparencies (Uncoated Only) Loading Media Preparing the Media Loading and Printing Media Using Media Other Than Plain Paper System Memory (RAM) Requirements Duplexing 53 3 Maintaining the Printer..................55 Introduction 56 Cleaning 58...
  • Page 5 6 Color Printing ....................139 Introduction 140 Color Registration 140 PRISMLASER™ Technology 142 Color Management and Control 142 MINOLTA-QMS QCOLOR Technology 142 Further Information 7 Storage, Deinstallation, Shipping, and Packing ........145 Storing the Printer 146 Deinstalling the High-capacity Input...
  • Page 6 Power Requirements ENERGY STAR Compliance Engine and Controller Specifications 164 Print Speed Engine Controller Electrical Physical Consumable Life Expectancies IPP 174 Document Option Commands 176 Header/Trailer Page Commands HP-GL Emulation Commands HP PCL 5e Emulation Commands Lineprinter Emulation Commands PostScript Emulation Command CCITT Groups 3 and 4 Commands Document Formatting Job and Subjob Boundary Commands...

  • Page 7: Replacing Consumables

    Replacing Consumables...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    “How do I replace the transfer unit?” page 17 Consumable Life Expectancies What is a consumable? A consumable is an item that needs to be replaced at regular intervals. For the magicolor 3100, consumables include: „ Fuser unit „ Imaging unit „...

  • Page 9: What Is The Life Expectancy Of Consumables

    Use of consumables not manufactured by MINOLTA-QMS or use of non-supported print media may cause damage to your printer and void your warranty. If MINOLTA-QMS printer failure or damage is found to be directly attributable to the use of non-MINOLTA-QMS consumables, MINOLTA-QMS will not repair the printer free of charge.
  • Page 10 Item This item needs replacing Comment after... Imaging unit After replacing the REPLACE IMAGING UNIT (4 OPCs, 4 displays in the message imaging unit, the imaging developers, window. unit automatically resets imaging unit its statistics. See “How do I replace the transfer roller) imaging unit?”...

  • Page 11: Consumables Life Expectancies Chart

    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 12: Where Can I Get More Information

    CrownBooks in PDF on the Software Utilities CD-ROM. Consumables for your printer are available from your local vendor or Q-SHOP (www.q-shop.com). If you need more assistance, information can be found at www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base). Consumable Life Expectancies...

  • Page 13: Replacing The Fuser Unit

    Replacing the Fuser Unit WARNING! The fuser can become extremely hot and cause severe burns. Make sure the printer is cool before handling it. ACHTUNG! Die Fixiereinheit kann sehr heiß werden, so daß Verbrennungsgefahr besteht. Bitte lassen Sie die Fixiereinheit einige Zeit abühlen, bevor Sie diese berühren.
  • Page 14 Close the front cover. Open the front cover (button B) c, d. Unlock the fuser unit by sliding the two side locks forward. Lift up both levers of the fuser unit. Replacing the Fuser Unit...
  • Page 15 Grip the unit’s levers, and gently lift it out of the printer. 5 " Dispose of the used fuser according to your local regulations. Unpack a new fuser unit, lift up both levers c, grip the fuser unit by the levers, align it with the slots in the printer, and slowly lower it d.

  • Page 16: How Do I Replace The Media Feed Roller(S)

    How do I replace the media feed roller(s)? The media feed rollers feed media from the media tray(s) into the printer. When the media feed rollers deteriorate, media may not feed correctly from the media tray, resulting in media jams. Replace the media feed roller in each 500-sheet media tray each time you replace the fuser unit.
  • Page 17 Lift the clip at the end of the media feed rollers c, and remove the media feed rollers d. Align the new media feed rollers’ axis with the shaft in the media tray as illustrated and slide the shaft through the roller until the clip locks into the groove at the end of the shaft.

  • Page 18: Replacing The Imaging Unit

    Replacing the Imaging Unit The imaging unit contains 4 OPCs (Optical Photo Conductors), 4 developers, and an imaging unit transjnfer roller that forms the image that is developed and transferred to the media. When the imaging unit is worn out, the message REPLACE IMAGING UNIT appears.
  • Page 19 Turn off the printer c. Open the front cover (button A) d,e. Open the imaging unit cover. Remove the used imaging unit. WARNING! Dispose of the used imaging unit according to your local regulations. Do not dispose of it by burning. ACHTUNG! Entsorgen Sie die Belichtungseinheit keinesfalls durch Verbrennen, sondern ordnungsgemäß...
  • Page 20 Remove the new imaging unit from its protective bag. Holding the imaging unit horizontally, carefully pull the tabs straight out and completely away from the unit. Attention Do not twist the tab as you are pulling it. If any tab doesn’t pull completely out (you must be able to see the circle imprinted on...
  • Page 21 Remove the black protective sheet. Attention Do not touch black transfer rollers. They are extremely sensitive to hand oils and scratches, both of which reduce print quality. This type of damage is not covered by the product warranty. Close the covers c, d. Turn on the printer.

  • Page 22: Replacing A Toner Cartridge

    Replacing a Toner Cartridge Characters and images are created in your laser printer through a process that applies toner to the photosensitive OPCs (Organic Photo Conductors) inside your imaging unit. Your printer uses four toner cartridges: black, yellow, magenta, and cyan. Handle the toner cartridges carefully to avoid spilling toner inside the printer or on yourself.

  • Page 23: How Should I Handle Toner Cartridges

    Coverage Black Yellow, Magenta, or Cyan 100% When a toner cartridge runs low, <COLOR> TONER LOW displays in the message window. Printing continues even though the warning appears. However, the color gradually fades, so replace the toner cartridge as soon as possible.
  • Page 24 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 Online Help and Drivers). ACHTUNG! Sollte Toner in Ihre Augen gelangen, die Augen unbedingt sofort mit kaltem Wasser ausspülen und einen Artzt aufsuchen.
  • Page 25 WARNING! Dispose of the used toner cartridge according to your local regulations. Do not dispose of it by burning. ACHTUNG! Entsorgen Sie alte Tonerkassetten keinesfalls durch Verbrennen, sondern ordnungsgemäß entsprechend den lokalen Bestimmungen. Remove the new toner cartridge from its box. Attention Each toner cartridge has a colored label that corresponds to a colored label to the left of the cartridge slots.
  • Page 26 Gently rotate the the toner levers to the locked (forward) position. Pull the toner seal straight up. Attention Pulling the seal to the front or side may damage the cartridge. 5 " If the toner seal didn’t pull completely out because it was pulled with too much force or it was not pulled straight up while installing toner, call Technical Support.

  • Page 27: Replacing The Transfer Unit

    Replacing the Transfer Unit The transfer unit interfaces with the roller in the imaging unit. How do I replace the transfer unit? Turn off the printer c. Open the front cover (button A) d, ,. Attention Do not touch black transfer rollers. They are extremely sensitive to hand oils and scratches, both of which reduce print quality.
  • Page 28 Lock the transfer cartridge into the printer by pushing down on the base of the tabs until you hear a click. If you opened the imaging unit cover, close it c. Close the front cover d. Turn on the printer e. In the Operator Control/Consumables/ Item Replaced/Transfer Unit menu choose Yes to reset the consumables...

  • Page 29: Using Media

    Using Media...

  • Page 30: Introduction

    42 “How do I manually duplex?” page 53 “How do I autoduplex?” page 53 “Where can I order MINOLTA-QMS-approved media or get page 54 more information?” Attention Using unsupported media such as ink jet paper or coated color transparencies will result in damaging the printer and voiding your warranty.

  • Page 31: Media Storage And Handling

    Media Storage and Handling How do I take care of media? Keep media on a flat, level surface in its original wrapper until it is time to load it. If media has been removed from its wrapper, place it in its original packaging and store in a cool, dark place.
  • Page 32 „ Layered „ Adhesive „ Folded, creased, embossed, warped, or wrinkled „ Perforated, three-hole prepunched, or torn „ Too slick, too coarse, too textured „ Different in texture (roughness) on the front and back „ Too thin or too thick „...

  • Page 33: What Should I Watch Out For When Handling Media

    What should I watch out for when loading transparencies? Attention Use only the MINOLTA-QMS-approved transparencies. Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base) for currenlyt approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. Media Storage and Handling...

  • Page 34: General Notes About Media

    Do not use transparencies that „ Are coated, such as transparencies designed for most color printers „ Have static electricity that will cause them to stick together Use transparencies that are „ Monochrome, uncoated transparencies (also known as OHP film) 5 "...

  • Page 35: Media Sizes And Print Area

    Media Sizes and Print Area What sizes of media can I use? Your printer supports full-color printing on all approved media sizes. Media Media Size Printer Input Auto- Mode Source* duplex Inches Millimeters 8.2x11.7 210.0x297.0 U/M/H A4 Transp. 8.2x11.7 210.0x297.0 Transparency U/M/H 5.9x8.3...

  • Page 36: Page Margins

    What is the imageable (printable) area Each media size has a specific imageable area, the maximum area on which the printer can print clearly and without distortion. This area is subject to both hardware limits (the physical media size and the margins required by the printer) and software con- straints (the amount of memory available for 0.157"...

  • Page 37: Image Alignment

    Image Alignment If for any reason, you need to change the image alignment, you can do so in several different ways: „ Adjust the margins or page size through your application (recommended method). „ Use the printer’s control panel (Administration/Engine/Image Alignment menu).

  • Page 38: Media

    Media „ Try printing your data on a plain sheet of paper first to check placement. „ All media is fed on the short edge. „ Test any stock thicker than 24 lb bond (90 g/m²) to ensure that its performance is acceptable.

  • Page 39: Media Types

    How do I choose print quality? For example, in the printer driver (Features tab, Resolution [DPI] option), select Quality. You have the choice to customize the printing. For example, printing a glossy (shinier) image on plain paper is less expensive, and you don’t have to load two media types in your trays.

  • Page 40: Plain Paper

    Glossy stock media type is when the media itself is shiny. Refer to “Thick Stock” on page 36 for the approved glossy media and their weights, as in Thick 2 or Thick 3. Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media.

  • Page 41: Special Note About Custom (And Oversized) Media

    Multipur- Face down pose tray Approved Use only media approved for laser products. Check Media www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. Weight 16–24 lb bond (60–90 g/m²) Duplexing Supported up to 28 lb bond (105 g/m²).

  • Page 42: Thick Stock

    Multipur- Face down pose tray Approved Use only media approved for laser products. Check Media www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. Weight Thick 1 76–99 g/m² Glossy 76–99 g/m²...

  • Page 43: Envelopes

    Capacity Up to 100, depending on the thickness of the envelopes Orientation Face down Approved Use only media approved for laser products. Check Media www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. Duplexing Not supported Media...

  • Page 44: Glossy Media

    Thick 2 or Thick 3 Glossy Stock—see “Thick Stock” on page Approved Use only media approved for laser products. Check Media www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. Duplexing Not supported over 28 lb (163 g/m²) Notes See “What is the difference between “glossy plain paper,”...

  • Page 45: Postcards (Japanese Size)

    Capacity Up to 100 sheets, depending on the thickness of the postcards Orientation Face down Approved Use only media approved for laser products. Check Media www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. Duplexing Not supported Media...

  • Page 46: Transparencies (Uncoated Only)

    Approved Use uncoated transparencies (also known as OHP film). We Media recommend „ Q-Media Transparency Media for the magicolor 3100 series (letter and A4 sizes only) „ Only media recommended for laser products. Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media.
  • Page 47 „ Use uncoated transparencies. You may print colored text Notes and/or images on monochrome transparencies. „ Remove transparency media as soon as possible from the output tray to avoid builtup static. „ Do not handle transparencies too much. Do not fan large quantities of transparencies before loading.

  • Page 48: Loading Media

    Loading Media Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. How do I prepare and load the media? Preparing the Media 5 " Don’t unwrap the paper above the printer, as this might cause paper particles to fall into the printer.
  • Page 49 Slide open the media tray until it stops. Using two hands, lift it slightly to remove it from the printer and place it on a flat surface. Remove any media remaining in the tray. If necessary, adjust the two side media guides and the end media guide to the proper positions.
  • Page 50 To set the tray for A5 paper, use the provided A5 spacer. Lift the A5 spacer from its storage place in the media tray. Gently lift the end media guide to position the guide in the proper media size hole. Insert the spacer into its slot and load the A5 media.
  • Page 51 If you have removed media from the tray, stack it with the new media, even the edges, then reload it. Attention Readjust the media guides after inserting the media. Improperly adjusted guides may cause poor print quality, media jams, or printer damage.
  • Page 52 Refilling a Multipurpose Media Tray Take off the top and bottom sheets of a ream of paper. Holding a stack of approximately 100 sheets at a time, fan the stack to prevent static buildup in the paper before inserting it in a tray. Don’t fan large quantities of transparency media.

  • Page 53: Using Media Other Than Plain Paper

    Using Media Other Than Plain Paper Attention For information about media recommended for your printer, go to www.minolta-qms.com/support, then click on the Answer Base. Attention Although your printer was designed for occasional printing on a wide range of media types, it is not intended to print exclusively on a single media type except plain paper.
  • Page 54 Open the multipurpose tray and adjust the media guides to the length and width of the envelopes. Attention åã Improperly adjusted guides may cause poor print quality, media jams, or printer damage. Fold the flaps. Make sure the adhesive is dry. Place the envelope stack into the multipurpose tray with the printing- side down.
  • Page 55 Open the flap of each envelope immediately (before it cools) after the envelope is delivered to the output tray. 5 " Because the envelopes pass through heated rollers, the gummed area on the flaps may seal. Using envelopes with emulsion-based glue avoids this problem.
  • Page 56 How do I load and print transparencies? Attention Use only transparency media approved for this printer. Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. In the printer driver (Paper tab, Media Type option), select Transparency and (Paper tab, Paper Size option), select either Letter or A4.
  • Page 57 For all input trays, on the control panel, press the Menu key and select Operator Control/Multipurpose Size. Scroll to the required transparency size and select it. Fan a few transparencies. 5 " Fanning a large number will build up static electricity. Load the media trays.

  • Page 58: System Memory (Ram) Requirements

    System Memory (RAM) Requirements Basic Functionality Monochrome Color Simplex Duplex Simplex Duplex Quality S/Q Fine Fine Fine Fine Letter/ 256 MB Legal Notes: S = Standard, Q = Quality Maximum Performance Monochrome Color Simplex Duplex Simplex Duplex Quality Fine Fine Fine Fine Letter/A4 256 MB...

  • Page 59: Duplexing

    Duplexing Select paper with high opacity for duplex (2-sided) printing. Opacity refers to how effectively paper blocks out what is written on the opposite side of the page. If the paper has low opacity (high translucency), then the printed data from one side of the page will show through to the other side.

  • Page 60: Where Can I Order Minolta-Qms-Approved Media Or Get

    Long Edge (flipped horizontally as in a loose-leaf notebook), or Short Edge (flipped vertically as on a clipboard) as the Duplex option. Click OK. Where can I order MINOLTA-QMS-approved media or get more information? See your application documentation for specific information on formatting data and printing.
  • Page 61 Maintaining the Printer...

  • Page 62: Introduction

    Introduction “How do I handle the printer?” page 56 “When does the printer need cleaning? page 58 “What cleaning materials should I use?” page 58 “How do I clean the density sensor?” page 60 How do I handle the printer? „...
  • Page 63 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). ACHTUNG! Sollte Toner in Ihre Augen gelangen, die Augen unbedingt sofort mit kaltem Wasser ausspülen und einen Artzt aufsuchen.

  • Page 64: Cleaning

    Cleaning When does the printer need cleaning? Internal Cleaning Cycles The image unit performs an automatic cleaning rotation after every page of one-page simplex jobs and pages longer than 14 inches (355.6 mm), and between pages of multipage jobs, depending on the amount of processing required between pages.
  • Page 65 Make sure any parts removed during cleaning are replaced before you plug in the printer. Avoid Exterior A soft dry cloth to clean the Sharp or rough implements (such as wire control panel. or plastic cleaning pads); any liquid. A soft damp cloth to clean the Sharp or rough implements (such as wire outside of the printer.
  • Page 66 These labels are located on the printer’s interior. For printer storing and shipping instructions, refer to www.minolta-qms.com. How do I clean the density sensor? The printer’s transfer roller contains a density sensor to detect the density of media passing by.
  • Page 67 Open the front cover (button A) c, d. Grasp the two tabs c on the transfer 4 4 4 4 roller to lift it straight up d out of the printer. 5 5 5 5 Be careful not to spill toner into the 5 5 5 5 printer.
  • Page 68 Push down on the two tabs until they click to lock the transfer roller cartridge into the printer. Close the cover. Turn on the printer. Cleaning...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting...

  • Page 70: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter explains automatic jam recovery, discusses how to locate, remove and prevent media jams, presents tables of common status messages, and actions you should take when a specific problem occurs, and provides information to aid you in resolving printer problems you may encounter, or at least guide you to the proper sources for help.

  • Page 71: Pdf File Printing

    In the event that you experience problems, you may want to increase the Host Input memory size further. The maximum size of PDF files which may be printed on the magicolor 3100 is determined by the amount of installed memory. Direct printing of complex or large PDF files may require additional memory (RAM) and/or a hard disk.

  • Page 72: Preventing Media Jams

    To correct the problem, increase the amount of time allowed before the PS Wait Timer expires. The factory default setting for this timeout is 120 seconds. Doubling the value to 60 seconds in the Administration/Communications/ Timeouts/PS Wait Timeout menu should correct most problems, or the value can be set to 0 seconds, which effectively makes the timeout period infinite.

  • Page 73: Automatic Jam Recovery

    Make sure that... Avoid... You load the media (for single-sided Buildup of transparencies in the pages) printing-side up in the output tray ( buildup causes static electricity ). 500-sheet media trays or printing-side down in the multi- purpose tray (many manufacturers place an arrow on the end of the wrapper to indicate the printing side—if you can’t determine which...

  • Page 74: Understanding Media Jam Status Messages

    the fuser, and delivered via the paper exit unit to the media exit tray, which is the top of the printer. Output tray = Duplexer Toner cartridges Fuser unit Imaging unit Duplexer Transfer unit Multipurpose tray Controller Upper media tray High-capacity input feeder Understanding Media Jam Status Messages...

  • Page 75: Clearing Media Jams

    Message Location of Jam Access Page Reference Multipurpose tray Multipurpose tray page 71 MEDIA JAM FEED Tray 1 Upper media tray page 72 (Optional) Tray 2 HCIF media tray(s) page 73 or Tray 3 Output tray Output tray page 74 A misfeed jam may be as simple as a sheet of media not being picked, or it may be that the media was picked but not fed properly.

  • Page 76: Media Jam Duplex

    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). ACHTUNG! Sollte Toner in Ihre Augen gelangen, die Augen unbedingt sofort mit kaltem Wasser ausspülen und einen Artzt aufsuchen.

  • Page 77: Media Jam Feed

    Media Jam Feed Multipurpose Tray Jams Remove the jammed media from the multipurpose tray. Close the multipurpose tray. Open the front cover (button A) c, d. Check for media scraps inside the printer. Close the front cover. Clearing Media Jams...
  • Page 78 Open the multipurpose tray and replace its media. Upper Media Tray Jams Remove the media tray. Pull out the jammed media. Even up the front edges of the media currently in the tray. Remove any remaining media from the printer. Clearing Media Jams...
  • Page 79 Open the front cover (button A c, d). Check for any media scraps inside the printer. Close the printer’s cover. Reinsert the media in the tray printing face up. Attention Make sure the media doesn’t exceed the media limit mark. Check to see if the media width guides are correct.
  • Page 80 Pull out the jammed media in the tray(s). Open the front cover (button A) c, d. Check for any media scraps inside the printer. Close the front cover. Reinsert the media in the tray. Even up the front edges of the media currently in the tray.

  • Page 81: Media Jam Fuser

    Media Jam Fuser The MEDIA JAM FUSER message covers both the jams near the imaging unit and the fuser unit. WARNING! The fuser unit is hot! Do not remove a jam in this area until the fuser unit cools. ACHTUNG! Die Fixiereinheit wird sehr heiß! Bitte achten Sie darauf, daß sie diese einige Zeit abkühlen lassen, bevor Sie einen Papierstau beseitigen.
  • Page 82 Near Fuser Unit 5 " Media that hasn’t fully passed through the fuser contains unfused toner that can dirty your hands, clothes, or other items. If you get toner on your hands, wash them in cool water and neutral detergent. If you get toner on your clothes, lightly dust them off as much as possible.

  • Page 83: Media Jam Registration

    Close the front cover. Media Jam Registration A registration jam occurs when the media does not pass through the registration sensor in the registration roller unit below the imaging unit. Open the front cover (button A) c, d. Locate the registration rollers (one is black and one is metallic).

  • Page 84: Mismatch Jam

    Close the chute assembly. Repeat for all media trays, if necessary. Slide the tray(s) back into the printer. Close the front cover. Mismatch Jam MISMATCH JAM may occur if the transparency sensor in the printer detects the wrong media type. Open the front cover (button A) c,d.

  • Page 85: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems Media Jams and Media Transport Problems 5 " 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 front sheets go the media are not...
  • Page 86 Symptom Cause Solution Media is The wrong media tray Envelopes, labels, postcards, and Thick 3 jamming. is used. can be printed only from the multipurpose tray. The media is not Remove the jammed media and reposition correctly positioned in the media properly in the tray. the tray.
  • Page 87 Symptom Cause Solution Media is Transparency (OHP) Try loading about 100 pages of plain paper jamming media being fed from first in the tray to give more height to the (Cont.). the upper or optional transparency stack to reach the feed rollers. trays is not feeding correctly.

  • Page 88: Other Problems

    Other Problems Symptom Cause Solution Printer power The power cord is Set the power switch off (O position), then is not on. not correctly remove the power cord from the outlet plugged into the and plug it back in, then set it back to the outlet.
  • Page 89 MINOLTA-QMS printer, replace the MINOLTA-QMS imaging unit with a genuine INVALID imaging unit. MINOLTA-QMS imaging unit. If you are IMAGING using a genuine MINOLTA-QMS imaging UNIT unit and still receive this error, contact Support. Refer to the Service & Support Guide or www.minolta-qms.com/support .
  • Page 90 Symptom Cause Solution You are Media or settings Make sure that you are using the correct experiencing are not correct. media. Do not duplex envelopes, glossy problems stock heavier than 28 lb bond (105 g/m²), duplexing. labels, postcards, thick stock heavier than 28 lb bond (105 g/m²), or transparencies.
  • Page 91 Symptom Cause Solution The printer The image unit Wait. Printer automatically resumes. pauses pauses to perform This process is provided to ensure periodically. an automatic cleaning rotation reliable printer operation with optimum output quality. See “Internal Cleaning after every page of Cycles”...
  • Page 92 Symptom Cause Solution The printer is The printer is not on Put the printer on line and verify that the not receiving line. message window displays IDLE. data from the The emulation has Print a status page. For information about computer.
  • Page 93 Symptom Cause Solution Nothing is There is a Keypad Handle according to the message printed. Locked, a media displayed. For example, if the keypad is jam, or other locked, check to see if the printer’s in message on the Network Mode and someone else has control panel.

  • Page 94: Printing Quality

    Media is the wrong Check with your documentation to confirm size. the correct media size and type. Unsupported media is Check www.minolta-qms.com/support being used. (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. Solving Problems...
  • Page 95 If necessary, misinstalled or replace them. defective. Unsupported media is Use MINOLTA-QMS-approved media. See being used. “Media” on page 32. Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com.
  • Page 96 If necessary, misinstalled or replace them. defective. Unsupported media is Use MINOLTA-QMS-approved media. See being used. “Media” on page 32. Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com.
  • Page 97 Unsupported media is Use MINOLTA-QMS-approved media. See being used. “Media” on page 32. Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. Entire...
  • Page 98 The imaging unit may Remove the imaging unit, and check for areas be old or damaged. damage. If necessary, replace it. (black or Unsupported media is Use MINOLTA-QMS-approved media. See white being used. “Media” on page 32. Check spots) www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on appear.
  • Page 99 Unsupported media is Use MINOLTA-QMS-approved media. See being used. “Media” on page 32 for a complete list of approved media. Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media.

  • Page 100: 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. Refer to the CrownBooks for further information.
  • Page 101 This message... means... do this... The specified number Place a service call to < N > CCITT < ERROR > <N> of a CCITT the vendor from whom message <ERROR> you purchased the has been reported. printer. If you cannot get service from your vendor, see the Service &...
  • Page 102 This message... means... do this... The Job Accounting This message should be ACC FILE 95% FULL File is 80, 85, 90, or taken care of 95% full. immediately because it ACC FILE 90% FULL may be masking another problem. ACC FILE 85% FULL Once the accounting message is cleared, can ACC FILE 80% FULL...
  • Page 103 This message... means... do this... An attempt to reduce Reset the accounting ACC FILES NOT the size of the files. EMPTY SHRUNK accounting files has TO %D been made unsuccessfully because the size of files is bigger than the space required. The job or paper This message should ACC <...
  • Page 104 This message... means... do this... One or more of the Press Select for all CANCEL <N> print jobs < N > in the jobs with a printing, print queue are being interpreting, spooled, canceled. or terminating status to be completely removed from the system.
  • Page 105 This message... means... do this... This is an internal or In order to back up the DISK ERROR external hard disk hard disk contents to a error. For example, Jaz drive, you must when both an internal increase the Disk Cache hard disk and Jaz manually to at least 1 MB.
  • Page 106 This message... means... do this... The < %D > (size of the No action needed. EXTENDED ACC FILE non-empty SIZE BY < %D > KB accounting file) has been increased successfully. The cover is open Close the cover. FRONT COVER OPEN and must be closed.
  • Page 107 To resume printing and INVALID IMAGING detected a to prevent permanent UNIT nongenuine damage to your MINOLTA-QMS MINOLTA-QMS printer, imaging unit. replace the imaging unit with a genuine MINOLTA-QMS imaging unit. If you are using a genuine MINOLTA-QMS imaging unit and still receive this error, contact Support.
  • Page 108 This message... means... do this... The media has Remove the media from OUTPUT BIN FULL exceeded the limit the output bin. (such as over 250 sheets of 20 lb [75 g/ ] bond) in the output bin. A status page is Wait until after the PRINTING STATUS printing.
  • Page 109 SYS UPDATE ERROR < X > has been file and send it again or < X > reported. check with www.minolta-qms.com/ support and click on the Answer Base for the latest code update. The transfer unit isn’t Remove and reinstall TRANSFER UNIT installed correctly.

  • Page 110: Service Messages

    < X > in the message indicator, and service message. printer operation can resume. If the condition persists, contact your local vendor or check the Service & Support Guide for information on MINOLTA-QMS- authorized service providers. Status, Error, and Service Messages...

  • Page 111: Hp-Gl Error Codes And Pcl Error Codes

    HP-GL Error Codes and PCL Error Codes The following tables list error codes that could appear on the printer message window when running the HP-GL, PCL or PCLXL emulation. HP-GL Error Description Error Description Code Code Not enough memory for job. Not enough memory for job.

  • Page 112: Postscript Errors

    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 113: Installing Other Accessories

    Installing Other Accessories...

  • Page 114: Installing Other Accessories

    Attention 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 purchase information.

  • Page 115: Antistatic Protection

    If MINOLTA-QMS printer failure or damage is found to be directly attributable to the use of non-MINOLTA-QMS consumables and/or accesso- ries, MINOLTA-QMS will not repair the printer free of charge. In this case, standard time and material charges will be applied to service your printer for that particular failure or damage.

  • Page 116: Buzzbox

    BuzzBox BuzzBox is a printer accessory that warns you with a buzzer and/or a blinking light any time the printer goes off line. This means you’re alerted to print job interruptions, such as empty media trays or other consumable issues. What's in the Kit? The BuzzBox kit contains the following items: „...

  • Page 117: Using The Buzzbox

    Your magicolor 3100 printer comes with 256 MB SDRAM printer memory. However, you can upgrade the magicolor 3100 to a maximum of 512 MB of RAM through the installation of additional DIMMs. Two DIMM slots are Dual In-Line Memory Modules (DIMMs)

  • Page 118: Maximum Performance

    available. Additional memory must be 64, 128, or 256 MB, PC-100 Compliant SDRAM DIMMs. Additional memory allows you to download more fonts and increase the printer's buffer (area where data sent from the computer is stored while wait- ing to be printed). The amount of RAM installed in your printer governs which resolutions can be used with each media size.
  • Page 119 Installation Attention It’s very important to protect the printer controller board and any associated circuit boards from electrostatic damage. Before performing this procedure, review the antistatic caution on page 109. In addition, always handle circuit boards by the edges only. If you are not to the point when you are able to print an advanced status page (with the control panel’s Print Status? button) yet, skip to step 2.
  • Page 120 Remove the controller board from the printer. Loosen two screws, one on each end of the I/O connector panel, and, using the tab on the lower side of the connector panel, pull the controller board from the printer. Position the controller board on a flat surface so the controller board lies flat and the...
  • Page 121 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 con- nector. When seated, the DIMM stands upright, firmly in place. If you cannot snap the DIMM into place, do not force it.
  • Page 122 Verify that the total size of the RAM installed in your printer is listed on the startup page (control panel’s Administration/Startup Options/Do Start Page menu) or a status page (control panel’s Print Status ? button or Administration/Special Pages/Print Status menu). Dual In-Line Memory Modules (DIMMs)

  • Page 123: Emulations, Fonts, And Other Software

    Downloading an Emulation via PageScope MINOLTA PageScope is a utility which provides access to printer manage- ment functions, including status monitoring and network/printer parameter settings. We recommend that you use PageScope to download an emulation.
  • Page 124 When downloading is complete and the printer returns to idle status, reboot the printer. The emulation should be listed in the Options section of the printer’s startup page, in the Administration/Emulation printer’s configuration menu, and on the advanced status page. Downloading an Emulation via an Ethernet Interface 5 "...
  • Page 125 „ Host software compatibility—Since LN03 Plus runs under VMS, VMS compatibility is important. the MINOLTA-QMS VMS DECnet host software 2. x is compatible with version 3. x MINOLTA-QMS daughterboard soft- ware. „ Printer compatibility—This LN03 Plus emulation can be installed only on MINOLTA-QMS printers that contain a hard disk drive (either internal or external).

  • Page 126: Fonts And Forms

    The MINOLTA-QMS Font & Form Center serves our customers with custom fonts, logos, signatures, and forms. Further information can be found on the web at http://www.minolta-qms.com/products/fontcenter/index.html or by phone in the US at (251) 634-4FONT. The MINOLTA-QMS Font & Form Center „...
  • Page 127 These fonts can be printed at a variety of point sizes and in differ- ent styles and resolutions. After the Kanji hard disk is installed in your magicolor 3100, the Kanji fonts are available for use just as if they were resident on the printer.

  • Page 128: Hardware Requirements

    What's in the Kit? „ Internal IDE hard disk drive preformatted with the following Kanji Morisawa fonts: z GothicBBB z Mincho „ IDE hard disk with ribbon cable attached „ IDE hard disk bracket „ 4 screws Hardware Requirements „ A Macintosh, IBM PC, or compatible computer Software Requirements „...

  • Page 129: High-Capacity Input Feeder (Hcif)

    The Kanji font internal IDE hard disk is installed on the controller board in the same way any internal hard disk is installed. See “Internal IDE Hard Disk Drive” on page 132 for detailed steps on installing an internal IDE hard disk drive.
  • Page 130 Installation WARNING! Your printer weighs approximately 77 lbs (35 kg) with consumables. Be sure to have help when lifting and moving it. ACHTUNG! Das Gewicht dieses Druckers beträgt mit Verbrauchsmaterial ca. 34.5 kg. Bitte versuchen Sie niemals, den Drucker alleine anzuheben oder zu transportieren. Remove the HCIF from the shipping carton, and place it on a table or flat surface near the printer.
  • Page 131 With another person’s help, lift Front the printer. Do not tilt it more than 10° in any direction at any time. Hand grips WARNING! Your printer weighs approximately 77 lbs (35 kg) fully assembled. Be sure to have help when lifting and moving it. ACHTUNG! Das Gewicht dieses Druckers beträgt ohne Verbrauchsmaterial ca.
  • Page 132 Remove the media tray cover from the rear of the printer. Screw in the 4 screws and tighten them. Install all three media tray covers (see inset for location. Install the media trays. If you need to move the printer with the HCIF attached, unlock the casters and then move the unit.

  • Page 133: Media Trays

    Plug the printer in and turn it on. 5 " In compliance with UL guidelines, “The appliance inlet is consid- ered to be the main disconnect device.” Readjust the printer’s color side-to-side registration, if necessary. Media Trays The printer comes with a a 100-sheet multipurpose tray (tray 1) and a 500-sheet media tray (the standard upper tray—tray 2).
  • Page 134 What’s in the Kit? An optional interface kit includes the following: „ An interface card „ Interface documentation (in hardcopy and/or on CD-ROM) The kit may also include additional parts not required for network interface installation on this printer. Installation Attention It’s very important to protect the printer controller board and any associated circuit boards from electrostatic damage.

  • Page 135: Sc-215 Color Convenience Copier

    Position the interface card so that its I/O connector slides into its open- ing in the interface panel and that its 80-pin connector aligns with the 80-pin connector on the controller board. Gently press the interface card down until its connector is fully seated and the card is secured by the plastic support post(s).
  • Page 136 for fonts, emulations, and other files; increase the number of pages that can be collated; and provide a secondary storage area for spooled data, while providing virtual memory capabilities. In order to back up the hard disk contents to a Jaz drive, you must increase the Disk Cache manually to at least 1 MB.
  • Page 137 Attach the ribbon cable to its connector on the SCSI inter- face card. Position the SCSI interface card so that its ribbon cable connector aligns with the SCSI connector on the controller board. Gently press the ribbon cable connector down until it’s fully seated. Attention Make sure that the connectors on the ribbon cable and the controller board are properly aligned.

  • Page 138: Internal Ide Hard Disk Drive

    Internal IDE Hard Disk Drive Attention Make sure that the printer and all accessories are turned off before installing accessories involving the controller board. One optional internal IDE hard disk is supported. 5 " Direct printing of complex or large PDF files may require additional memory and/or a hard disk.
  • Page 139 Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the power cord and all interface cables from the printer. Loosen two screws (one on each end of the interface panel) and, using the tab on the lower side of the panel, pull the controller board from the printer.

  • Page 140: Time-Of-Day Clock

    Press down gently but firmly on the cable connector until it is fully seated. Attention Do not push or pull with the ribbon cable. Use the cable connector. Align the support posts with the holes on the controller board, and then press down to secure the hard disk to the controller board.
  • Page 141 Because the time-of-day clock includes an internal battery, there is a danger of explosion if the clock is incorrectly installed or replaced. Replace it only with a supported MINOLTA-QMS time-of-day clock. Dispose of any used time-of-day clock in accordance with local laws and regulations.
  • Page 142 Attach the time-of- Pin 1 indicator day clock to the Pin 1 notch/label controller board. Attention Make sure that the pins on the time-of-day clock are properly aligned with those in the receiving socket on the controller board. Damage to the time-of-day clock and/or controller board could result if the pins are misaligned.

  • Page 143: Tray Cover

    Print a startup page. The time-of-day clock is not listed under “Installed Options” on the startup page, but the time does appear as System Date in the Printer Information column. For instructions about setting the time-of-day clock, refer to the CrownBooks . Tray Cover The tray cover accessory protects the media tray(s) from dust.
  • Page 144 Then attach the HCIF tray covers by hooking the tray covers c and d at the rear of the printer onto the corre- sponding tabs. Attach the tray cover back onto the upper media tray. Tray Cover...

  • Page 145: Color Printing

    Color Printing...

  • Page 146: Introduction

    Introduction Your magicolor 3100 features advanced color laser technology that produces inexpensive and durable color prints at 1200x1200 dpi on plain paper, envelopes, labels, thick stock, and transparencies. Color Registration Color Registration At setup, any time the printer is moved, and whenever you replace the imaging unit, adjust the side-to-side (scan direction) color registration using the following control panel sequence.
  • Page 147 Press Key (Until) Display Reads Message in Capital Letters Press the Next key until the color you want to adjust is in the message window. Press the Next key until the registration number of the color to be adjusted is set at the baseline of “0.” REGISTRATION/REGISTRATION PG REGISTRATION PG/YES REGISTRATION/REGISTRATION PG...

  • Page 148: Prismlaser™ Technology

    ™ Color Management and Control The magicolor 3100 offers a host of color screening, matching, and calibra- tion tools for both the beginner and professional color user. MINOLTA-QMS Q Technology COLOR Color management does not mean all devices will match exactly.

  • Page 149: Further Information

    „ Individual page element correction: Q separately color corrects COLOR (matches) graphics, text, and images on a single page using printer- resident CRDs. Further Information For further information about MINOLTA-QMS color management, refer to the CrownBooks . MINOLTA-QMS QCOLOR Technology...

  • Page 151: Storage, Deinstallation, Shipping, And Packing

    Storage, Deinstallation, Shipping, and Packing...

  • Page 152: Storing The Printer

    Attention Failure to follow these instructions could result in voiding your warranty. Storing the Printer Keep the following in mind when storing the printer for an extended period: Turn off the printer. Unplug the printer’s power cords and interface cables. Remove the media from all media tray(s).

  • Page 153: Deinstalling The High-Capacity Input Feeder (Hcif)

    Deinstalling the High-capacity Input Feeder (HCIF) If you don’t have an HCIF installed, skip to the following section. Remove the upper media tray. Remove the rear tray cover. Remove the four connecting screws. Reinsert the upper media tray. Deinstalling the High-capacity Input Feeder (HCIF)
  • Page 154 Replace the rear tray cover. With the help of another person, lift the printer by its carrying grips from the HCIF, and place the printer on a flat surface. WARNING! Your printer weighs approximately 77 lbs (35 kg) fully assembled. Be sure to have help when lifting and moving it.

  • Page 155: Shipping The Printer

    If no, you need both the Replacement Shipping Carton Kit part number 1730873-901 and the Repacking Kit part number 1730872-901. To order either or both kits, in the United States, call MINOLTA-QMS Spares at (251) 633-4300 x2530. For locations outside the United States, refer to the Service &...
  • Page 156 Unplug the printer’s power cords and interface cables. If you have an high-capacity input feeder (HCIF) installed, remove it (see page 147). Remove the top cover and all toner cartridges. Place the toner cartridges in their original packaging and foam. Insert the toner foam spacer.
  • Page 157 Open the front cover (button A). Open the imaging unit cover. Remove the imaging unit. Replace the protective cover, foam, and tape on the imaging unit. Shipping the Printer...
  • Page 158 Store the imaging unit in its light- protected bag to protect it from light and dust. Securely tape the end to prevent toner spillage. Grip the tabs at both ends of the transfer unit c and gently lift it d out of the printer.
  • Page 159 Close the imaging unit cover c and place tape as shown below d. 4 4 4 4 2 5 5 5 5 Close the front cover e. Slide open the media tray. Remove the media. Also remove media from the multipurpose tray, if necessary.

  • Page 160: Packing The Printer

    Packing the Printer Before packing the printer, verify that the actions described in the following checklist have been completed. 5 " If you’re returning the printer for service, you don’t need to return the accessories, toner cartridges, imaging unit, documentation, or power and interface cables.
  • Page 161 Packing With another person’s help, put the printer into the plastic bag, and then place the printer onto the base tray. WARNING! Your printer weighs approximately 77 lbs (35 kg) fully assembled. Be sure to have help when lifting and moving it.
  • Page 162 If you’re also shipping the power cord and any manuals with the printer, place them in the shipping carton. 5 " Don’t ship these items if you’re returning the printer for service. Ensure that the top of the carton is securely taped. Strapping and Buckling „...
  • Page 163 Repeat this procedure again, spac- ing the straps across the carton. Place the RMA number prominently on the carton. Attention If the RMA number is not prominently visible on the outside of the return inventory, MINOLTA-QMS will not accept receipt. Packing the Printer...

  • Page 165: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications...

  • Page 166: Requirements

    Requirements Space Requirements The illustration below shows the amount of space required for operating the printer, replacing supplies, and removing media jams. Top View 24" (600 mm) 4 " (100 mm) 8" (200 mm) Front 6 " (150 mm) 5 " Allow enough space around the printer to allow adequate ventilation and easy servicing.
  • Page 167 With these characteristics... But away from... Close to an easily accessible A connection to the same electrical grounded power supply (on an circuit as high-current machines. exclusively dedicated power outlet) Noise-generating equipment, such that meets printer specifications. as a copier or air conditioner, and Near your computer.

  • Page 168: Power Requirements

    Attention For products installed outside North America, do not connect the groundwire to gas or water pipes or grounding for telephones. WARNING! Obstructing the ventilation grilles could present a fire hazard. ACHTUNG! Abdeckung der Ventilator-Schlitze kann ein Feuer auslösen. Power Requirements WARNING! Connect the power plug to an outlet with the same rated voltage as the printer (120 or 240 V), and fused for at least 15 amperes (4 amperes for...

  • Page 169: Energy Star Compliance

    Equipment Grounding Your printer requires a properly grounded AC outlet. ENERGY STAR Compliance The magicolor 3100 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 turns off).

  • Page 170: Engine And Controller Specifications

    Engine and Controller Specifications Print Speed Maximum Print Speed in Print Quality Pages per Minute Standard or Quality Fine Simplex Duplex* Simplex Duplex* 10.1 A4 Thick Stock 1 A4 Transparency – – A4 Thick Stock 2 – – A4 Thick Stock 3 A4-Sized Label Sheet 10.1 A4 Thick Stock 1...

  • Page 171: Engine

    Maximum Print Speed in Print Quality Pages per Minute Standard or Quality Fine Legal 13.7 Legal Thick Stock 1 Legal Thick Stock 2 – – Legal Thick Stock 3 Letter 10.1 Letter Thick Stock 1 Letter Thick Stock 2 – –...

  • Page 172: Controller

    Type: Chemical-type Packaging: User-replaceable toner cartridges Keyed toner cartridges are available from your local vendor or from www.q-shop.com. See the Service & Support Guide or www.minolta-qms.com for information. Warm-up time Typical: 90 seconds from power on, assuming normal temperatue and humidity.
  • Page 173 Type 1 / Type 3 Support—Support for Type 1 and Type 3 host-resident downloadable PostScript fonts TrueType—Support for Type 42 (PostScript format) host-resident downloadable TrueType fonts, support for TrueType fonts in PCL Optional Kanji Hard disk—MINOLTA-QMS Kanji Internal IDE Hard Disk fonts Drive with two Morisawa fonts Standard CrownNet Ethernet—10BaseT/100BaseTX interfaces Parallel—Centronics/IEEE 1284 bidirectional...

  • Page 174: Electrical

    64, 128, and 256 MB DIMMs 5 " For information about DIMMs recommended for your printer, see the magicolor 3100 Answer Base through the Internet at www.minolta-qms.com/ support/, or contact Support. See the Service & Support Guide for more information.
  • Page 175 Certification ENERGY STAR compliant Current Mode Average Maximum Operation (100–120 V) 4 amperes 8 amperes Operation (220–240 V) 0.75 amperes 4 amperes Standby Power saver mode (100–120 V) 1.7 amperes 8 amperes Standby Power saver mode (220–240 V) 0.2 amperes 4 amperes Engine and Controller Specifications...
  • Page 176 Environmental Acoustic noise Measured in Standby: 32.1 dB data by Regulation: 38 dB Max. ISO 7779 Measured in Printing: 55.8 dB Regulation: 57 dB Max. Relative Operating: 20-80% RH (noncondensing) humidity Transportation/Storage: 10–90% RH (non- condensing) Temperature Operating: 50-90.5° F (10-32.5° C) range Transportation/Storage: 32-95°...

  • Page 177: Physical

    Physical Main Body High-capacity Input Feeder Dimensions W: 17.28 in., 439 mm W: 22.48 in., 571 mm H: 17.52 in., 445 mm H: 29.37 in., 746 mm D: 25.12 in., 638 mm D: 18.74 in., 476 mm Weight Unpacked: Unpacked: (excluding 65 lbs (29.5 kg) 49.6 lbs (22.5 kg)

  • Page 178: Consumable Life Expectancies

    Consumable Life Expectancies The stated life expectancy of each consumable is based on printing under specific operating conditions, such as media type, page size, content of material printed, and page coverage (usually 5% coverage of letter/A4-size media). The actual life expectancy will vary (or be reduced) depending on these and other printing variables, including continuous (optimal consum- able life) or intermittent (for example, one-page jobs) printing, ambient temperature, and humidity.
  • Page 179 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 180: Ipp

    Internet Printing Protocol—Internet Printing Protocol allows you to print remotely to any IPP-enabled printer through both intranets and the Internet. All printers, including the magicolor 3100, that are shared on a Windows 2000 (and higher)-based server are automatically made accessible by using the Internet Printer Protocol (IPP). This technology allows for electronic distribution of documents via the Internet, and communication between the user and the printer.
  • Page 181 Internet Pull Printing—Internet Pull Printing is a way to download files the printer can interpret already (such as PS, PCL, HPGL) and send them to the printer without having to download them to a computer first. 5 " Internet Pull Printing does not provide an HTML emulation that prints web pages.

  • Page 182: Document Option Commands

    Document Option Commands This lists the supported Document Option Commands (DOCs) for your magicolor 3100. The commands are grouped by feature type. Each command is preceded by either a DOC statement (%%) or an IncludeFeature statement (%%IncludeFeature). See the Crown Document Option Commands manual for information on all other commands.

  • Page 183: Lineprinter Emulation Commands

    Retain temporary %%IncludeFeature: retaintemporary Select default font %%IncludeFeature: font Select default font ID %%IncludeFeature: fontid Reset %%IncludeFeature: reset Select symbol set %%IncludeFeature: symbolset Set carriage return to CR+LF %%IncludeFeature: criscrlf Set linefeed to CR+LF %%IncludeFeature: lfiscrlfl Set number of lines per inch %%IncludeFeature: linesperinch| Set point size %%IncludeFeature: pointsize...

  • Page 184: Document Formatting

    Set image rotation %%Rotation Set source image origin %%SourceImageOrigin Set source image position %%SourceImagePosition Document Formatting Logical page orientation %%IncludeFeature: pageorientation Number up printing %%IncludeFeature: pagegrid Offset logical page %%IncludeFeature: pageoffsets Print borders %%IncludeFeature: border Scale logical page %%IncludeFeature: pagescaling Print background images %%IncludeFeature: background Set printer resolution...

  • Page 185: Cals Commands (Optional Emulation Required)

    CALS Commands (Optional Emulation Required) Automatic rotation of image %%IncludeFeature: autorotation Automatic scaling of image %%IncludeFeature: autoscaling TIFF Commands (Optional Emulation Required) Automatic rotation of image %%IncludeFeature: autorotation Up or down scaling of image %%IncludeFeature: autoscaling Automatic selection of paper size %%IncludeFeature: sheetsel Annotation %%IncludeFeature: annotation...

  • Page 186: Operator Control Menu

    Operator Control Menu Printer Configuration Operator Control Administration Security Copies 001-999 Duplex Long Edge, Short Edge, Off Collation Off, On Orientation Portrait, Landscape Upper, Multipurpose, Optional1*, Optional2* Inputbin Chain Inputbins Off, On Letter, Legal, A4, Executive, B5 JIS, A5, Statement, Folio, Mutipurpose Sz 16 Kai, 32 Kai, Com10, C5, DL, Monarch, B5 ISO, C6, Chokei 3, Chokei 4, Postcard, Custom...

  • Page 187: Administration Menu

    Administration Menu Printer Configuration Administration Security Operator Control Timeouts Optional NIC* Communications Resident NIC Parallel ESP Default HP-GL LN03+* LinePrinter Emulations PostScript ImageServer* PCL 5e (TIFF & CALS) Test Page 2 Print Status Header Inputbin Trailer Inputbin Calibration Page Header Page Special Pages Status Page Type Trailer Page...

  • Page 188: Administration/Communications/Resident Nic/Crownnet Menu

    Administration/Communications/Resident NIC/ CrownNet Menu Common Menu A dm inistration C om m unications O ptional N IC * R esident N IC E m ulation M ode P S P rotocol C row nN et M in K S pool D ef Job P rio C om m on E therTalk...
  • Page 189 EtherTalk Menu A dm inistration C om m unications R esident N IC O ptional N IC * C row nN et Common E therT alk LA N M anager N etW are T C P /IP C onnection P rotocol N etw ork Ident Z one N am e LaserW riter...
  • Page 190 LAN Manager Menu Adm inistration C om m unications R esident N IC O ptional N IC * C row nN et C om m on E therT alk LA N M anager N etW are TC P /IP D efault P rotocol P rinter N am e Y es...
  • Page 191 NetWare Menu A dm inistration C om m unications R esident N IC O ptional N IC * C row nN et C om m on E therTalk LA N M anager N etW are TC P /IP F ram e Types R /N P rinter #1- 8 P rinter N am e C onfig P S erver...

  • Page 192: Tcp/Ip Menu

    TCP/IP Menu Administration Communications Resident NIC Optional NIC* CrownNet Common EtherTalk LA N M a n ag er NetWare TCP/IP** Enabled Enabled WINS A ccnting/ Protocol Disabled Disabled RevChan Internet Sec WINS Address Pri WINS Accnting Protocol Addr** Addr** Scope ID Timeout Subnet SNMP...

  • Page 193: Manufacturer's Declarations Of Conformity

    Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity Europe 220 Volt MINOLTA-QMS Europe B.V. (supplier’s name) Edisonbaan 14-E, 3430 BL Nieuwegein, The Netherlands (address) declare under our sole responsibility that the product magicolor 3100 (base product family name) MC3100-2 (model number located on dataplate)
  • Page 194 Latin America 110 Volt MINOLTA-QMS, Inc. (supplier’s name) One Magnum Pass, Mobile, Alabama, USA, 36618 (address) declare under our sole responsibility that the product magicolor 3100 (base product family name) MC3100-1 (model number located on dataplate) KAA-1 (print engine model/type number)
  • Page 195 Latin America 220 Volt MINOLTA-QMS, Inc. (supplier’s name) One Magnum Pass, Mobile, Alabama, USA, 36618 (address) declare under our sole responsibility that the product magicolor 3100 (base product family name) MC3100-2 (model number located on dataplate) KAB-1 (print engine model/type number)

  • Page 197: Index

    Index Internal IDE hard disk drive 108 Kanji font internal IDE hard disk 108 Acc disabled message 95 LN03 Plus 108 Acc enabled message 95 LocalTalk 108 Acc file x% full message 96 Media tray 109 Acc files got removed message 96 Other software 108 Accessories PlanetPress 108...
  • Page 198 CRDs 142 Created files message 98 Battery 135 Creating x file message 98 BuzzBox 108, 110 CrownAdmin Adapter 110 Emulation, downloading optional 117 Interface 110 Kit 110 Ribbon cable 110 Deep sleep 99 Default memory 112 DIMMs 111 Cancel all jobs message 98 Direct printing from PDF 65 Cancel job message 98 Cancelling job...
  • Page 199 ENERGY Star 163 Envelopes IDE hard disk 132 Formatting 37 Idle Loading 49 Status message 100 Printing 37, 49 Idle message 100 Environmental requirements 170 Imageable area Error codes 105 Margins 30 Error message ImageServer 117, 119 Bins 102 Index stock 37 Error messages 94 Installation ESP 86...
  • Page 200 DECnet interfaces 128 Thick stock 36 IDE hard disk 132 Transparencies 28, 40 Kanji font internal IDE Transparencies (uncoated only) 40 hard disk 122 Tray 127 PlanetPress 121 Media jams 80 QFORM 121 Removing 68 SCSI 130 Media path 67 Media tray 28 Fill limit mark 44 Multipurpose 28...
  • Page 201 Envelopes 49 Labels 38, 39 Packaging, printer Method 165 Replacement 149 Speed 164, 165 Page margins 30 Transparencies 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, Page, definition 2, 173 42, 50, 54, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, PageScope 117 Paper Printing status message 102 Jams 80 PRISM™...
  • Page 202 SIO 127 End job 99 Specifcations Extended accounting file size 100 Internal IDE hard disk 168 Idle 100 Specifications Please wait 98 CGM 167 Printing status 102 Consumables 3, 172 Put x paper in any bin 102 Controller 164, 166 Put x paper in x bin 102 CPU 166 Resetting accounting 102...
  • Page 203 Troubleshooting 64 Duplexing 84 Error codes 105 Media jams 80 Nothing is printed 87 Printer resets 83 Printer takes too much time 83 Status, service, and error messages 94 UNIX 118 Upper 28 Upper media tray 42 Ventilation grilles 161, 162 VMS compatibility 119 Waiting for idle message 103 Waiting for idle status message 103...

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