Switching the printer on and off.............2-13 Printing a configuration page ............2-14 Connecting the printer to a computer (parallel port) .....2-15 Connecting the printer to a computer (USB port) ......2-16 PagePro 4100E TOC-1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Specifying the print language............5-10 Test print index card..............5-11 The various test prints..............5-11 Counter index card ..............5-12 Checking the status of a counter...........5-13 Resetting a counter 5-13 Configuration index card............5-14 PagePro 4100E TOC-3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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What should I watch out for when loading envelopes? ....7-1 Which sizes of paper can I use?............. 7-2 What types of paper can I use?............7-3 Printable area ................. 7-3 TOC-4 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Clearing paper misfeeds at the duplex unit (top) .......10-10 Clearing paper misfeeds at the duplex unit (bottom) ....10-11 10.2 Problems with print quality ............10-12 10.3 General printing problems ............10-15 PagePro 4100E TOC-5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Software ..................11-1 Operating system ................. 11-1 11.2 Technical specification .............. 11-2 PagePro 4100E printer ..............11-2 500-sheet paper feed tray (option) ..........11-3 Duplex unit (option) ..............11-4 Network card (option) ..............11-4 SDRAM-SIMM memory module (option) ........11-4 Interfaces and cables ..............
Introduction Introduction Welcome to Minolta/QMS Thank you for purchasing a Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100E laser printer. To achieve the best possible results and to use your laser printer effectively, this User’s Manual provides you with information on the following topics: installing the printer driver,...
Troubleshooting Help with analysing and rectifying faults. Appendix A collection of helpful additional information, e.g.: • technical specification • index of keywords PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
This is a helpful tip Text passages that are identified in this manner provide you with tricks and handy tips to make it even easier to work with the printer. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Use only extension cables that are designed for at least the maximum power rating of the machine. Extension cables with lower ratings can result in overheating and can even cause a fire. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
If the machine becomes unusually hot, or if you notice smoke or an unusual odour coming from the machine, switch it off immediately and remove the power cable from the socket. Contact your customer support technical specialist. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Using the printer in a manner other than as indicated in this manual may result in exposure to dangerous radiation. ➜ Use the printer only according to the instructions contained in the User’s Manual. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
The safety label shown here confirms compliance with the CDRH regulations. This label must be attached to all products sold or used in the USA. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Using the controls, adjusting the printer or performing procedures other than as specified in this manual may result in exposure to hazardous radiation. ➜ Use the printer only according to the instructions contained in the User’s Manual. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser diode is 5 mW and the wavelength is 770–810 nm. ➜ Use the printer only according to the instructions contained in the User's Manual. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
❍ Printer ❍ Installation Guide ❍ CD-ROM ❍ Power cable ❍ Paper feed tray. Remove the packaging material from the printer. Remove the transport retainers from the printer. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Why save packaging materials? If you need to move the printer, you can use the packaging again. In this way you can be certain that your printer is correctly packed. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Paper feed tray 1 (multipurpose tray) Control panel Power Switch (ON/OFF) Paper output tray USB port (face down) Top cover Socket for power cable Paper guides Parallel port PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Unpacking, installing and setting up the printer Inside the printer Description Description Fusing unit Cover to paper feed tray 2 Paper guide Image transfer roller Manual paper feed unit Imaging cartridge PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Unpacking, installing and setting up the printer Printer control panel The control panel has three lamps and one button. Description Description Stand-by lamp (green) Fault (red) Paper empty (orange) Control button PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Toner is harmful if swallowed. ➜ If you swallow toner, consult a doctor immediately. ➜ If you get toner on your hands, wash them immediately with cold water and soap. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Temperature range 50°F to 95°F / 10°C to 35°C (maximum variation of 18°F / 10°C per hour); Relative humidity of 15% to 85% (maximum variation of 20% per hour). PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
33 in. / 840 mm 11-3/4 in. / 300 mm 24-3/4 in. / 630 mm 4 in. / 100 mm 6 in. / 150 mm 11-3/4 in. / 300 mm PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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33 in. / 840 mm 11-3/4 in. / 300 mm 29-1/2 in. / 750 mm 4 in. / 100 mm 6 in. / 150 mm 11-3/4 in. / 300 mm 2-10 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Attach the paper output tray to the printer as shown here. Slide the lower part of the paper feed tray into the printer. Fit the cover of paper feed tray 1. PagePro 4100E 2-11 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
➜ Only use cables with a ground connection. ➜ Always observe the relevant local regulations regarding the connection of electrical equipment to the mains network. 2-12 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
If the printer receives a new print job while it is in Power Save mode, or if the side cover is opened, or if the [ON LINE] key is pressed, the printer automatically starts its warm-up phase. PagePro 4100E 2-13 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Please have a current configuration page available when calling for technical assistance. Make a note of the Serial No. of your printer on the configuration page, see page 1-8 (laser safety label). 2-14 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
➜ Minolta/QMS does not warrant the use of any particular cable. The user assumes all responsibility as to the quality and performance of the cable. PagePro 4100E 2-15 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Connect one end of the interface cable to the USB port of the printer. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the USB port of the computer. 2-16 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
More questions? If you are still not certain about making a setting, you can display additional information on screen by using the HELP button. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Do not use the Add Printer Wizard from the Printers folder. Installation through the Add Printer Wizard will prevent the printer from performing properly. We recommend the printer driver being installed using the CD-ROM´s installer. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Do not use the hardware wizard for printer installation. If your printer will not be printing any documents in a network environment, set the data spool format of the client to RAW. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Installing the printer driver Installing the USB device driver When connecting the PagePro 4100E printer to your computer with a USB cable, install the USB device driver according to the following instructions before installing the printer driver. This printer can only be connected with a USB cable if the computer is running Windows 98.
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[NEXT]. When the next dialogue appears, check the Specify a location box, and then click [BROWSE...]. Browse the CD-ROM and navigate to “Drivers\Pw4100\Win98\ D\Pcl\Drv\usb“. Then click [OK]. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Installing the printer driver When the following dialogue appears, click [NEXT]. When the following dialogue appears, click [FINISH] to complete the installation. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Eject the CD-ROM from your computer’s CD-ROM drive. This completes the installation of the USB device driver for the PagePro 4100E printer. And now install the printer When installing the PCL printer driver you must select “USB/0“ when prompted for the printer port (Select Port).
When the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog appears under Win 95 or 98: ➜ Click [CANCEL] to close the dialog. Place the PagePro 4100E printer driver CD in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The installation program starts automatically. The installation program does not start automatically? ➜...
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After the printer driver has been successfully installed, the “Minolta QMS Printer Utilities“ Program Group appears. You can now call up the “Minolta QMS Printer Utilities“ Program Group via the Windows Start menu. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
The following box appears. Browse to the CD-ROM drive and navigate to “Drivers\Pp4100\Win311\GB\Pcl\drv“. Confirm with [OK]. Select Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100 [UNI] from the list and confirm with [OK]. 3-10 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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An error message appears announcing that the UNIDRV.DLL file is required but cannot be found. ➜ Install a UniTool Driver from the list of printers and try again. PagePro 4100E 3-11 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Click on “Uninstall“. The deinstallation program starts automatically. Follow the subsequent instructions. The deinstallation of the printer driver is successfully completed once the Windows operating system has been restarted. 3-12 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Click on "Remove". You are prompted to confirm/cancel your selection. Click on [YES] in order to delete the printer driver. Click on [Close]. The program group is deinstalled. PagePro 4100E 3-13 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer locally or via a network. Switch on the printer. Switch on the computer and start MS-DOS. Place the PagePro 4100E printer driver CD in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. Change to the CD-ROM drive. Enter, for example: d:\ (d = corresponding letter of your CD-ROM drive) Change to the directory which contains the installation program.
Click on the “Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100“ icon. Under “File“, select the item “Properties“. The following box appears. Click on the "-> 32-bit SuperDriver Setup" tab. The printer driver dialogue box appears. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Working with the Windows printer drivers The operating system also uses index cards! The “About“ index card is automatically determined by the operating system and is therefore not described in this manual. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
In the START menu, select “Settings – Printer“. The “Printer“ dialogue box appears. Click on the “Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100“ icon. Under “File“, select the item “Document Defaults“. The following box appears. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
The “Printer“ dialogue box appears. In the “Printer“ dialogue box, select Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100 [UNI] from the list of “Installed printers“. Click on [SETUP...]. The Driver Setup dialogue box appears. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Not all paper formats available? If you have selected the optional paper feed tray 2 or 3 under “Paper source“, then not all the paper formats given in the table are available. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
You wish to delete a custom format? In the “Custom papers“ dialogue box, mark the paper size you wish to delete. Then click on [DELETE]. Confirm with [OK]. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
You may enter any value between 1 and 999. Specifying the orientation of the print paper Under “Orientation“ you can specify whether your document should be printed in portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) format. Portrait Landscape PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Deactivate the sort feature in other applications! Deactivate the sort feature in other software applications if there is a conflict between the setting in the printer driver and the setting in the other application. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Recalling the original setings [DEFAULT] Click on [DEFAULT] in order to reset all options on this index card to their original factory settings. 4-10 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
(enlarge/reduce) documents upon print-out, activate the duplex function (printing on both sides). PagePro 4100E 4-11 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
➜ Click on [DETAIL OF N-UP...] to define the layout of document pages on the print page. The “N-Up“ dialogue box appears. 4-12 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Watermarks as copy protection! Provide your print-outs with a watermark in order to prevent the printed pages from being copied. PagePro 4100E 4-13 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
The dialogue box closes. Deleting watermarks? No problem! If you would like to delete a watermark, mark it in the list of watermarks and click on [DELETE]. 4-14 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
The booklet function is not available? The Scaling, Fit to paper and N-up functions cannot be used at the same time as the Booklet function. PagePro 4100E 4-15 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
If, for example, the emulation mode has been set to “Enhanced“, then the “All raster“ function is not available. If the “All raster“ function is set to OFF, the “Graphics mode“ menu is available, etc. 4-16 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
➜ Select “ON“ to print your documents using a minimal amount of toner. ➜ Select “OFF“ to print your documents with the normal amount of toner. PagePro 4100E 4-17 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Select “OFF“ to achieve an optimum print quality for photos (raster graphics). ➜ Select “ON“ to achieve an optimum print quality for text and graphics (vector graphics) in your document. 4-18 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Specifying the emulation mode This function is only available when “All raster“ is set to “OFF“. ➜ Select “ENHANCED“ for PCL6 compatibility. ➜ Select “STANDARD“ for PCL5e compatibility. PagePro 4100E 4-19 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
When you print out graphics that you intend to fax or copy afterwards, select the “Photocopy“ dither pattern. The graphics are then printed out in a form suitable for faxing or copying. 4-20 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Working with the Windows printer drivers Font index card This index card allows you to: add fonts to the printer’s on-board memory, delete fonts from the printer’s on-board memory, set the ID. PagePro 4100E 4-21 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Click on [ID SETTING...] in order to determine the ID codes for the fonts you have already marked in the left-hand list. When downloading the font, the printer driver allocates the ID code to the respective font. 4-22 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Working with the Windows printer drivers Device option index card This index card allows you to: activate the optional duplex unit, activate optional paper feed tray 2 or 3. PagePro 4100E 4-23 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
➜ Activate paper feed tray 2 or 3 with the [ADD] button. ➜ Deactivate paper feed tray 2 or 3 with the [REMOVE] button. 4-24 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
If upon installing the printer driver you activated the option to automatically start the printer driver, then the Status Display is automatically called up upon starting the computer. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Calling up the Status Display in Windows 95/98, Windows NT 4.0 Open the “Minolta QMS PageWorks/Pro 4100“ Program Group. Click on “Minolta QMS Status Display 4100“. The Status Display appears. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
The options on the individual index cards correspond to those of Windows 95/98. Open the “Minolta/QMS PagePro 4100 [UNI]“ program group within the Program Manager. Doubleclick the [MINOLTA/QMS PAGEPRO 4100 STATUS DISPLAY] icon. The "Status Display" appears. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
“Reduce“ in order to decrease the size of the window. ➜ In the Status Display menu bar, select the "View" menu and then the option “Expand“ in order to increase the size of the window. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Open the “Minolta QMS PagePro 4100“ Program Group. Click on “Minolta QMS Control Panel 4100“. The Status Display appears. Click on [PRINTER SETTINGS] or select “Settings – Printer Settings“ The Control Panel appears. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
This index card allows you to: define the response in the case of a lack of suitable paper (paper format error), define the paper format for paper feed tray 1. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
J-Post (Postcard) 4 × 5.75 in. Settings The settings for paper feed tray 1 on the “Paper“ index card may be overridden by the settings of other print applications. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
– Jam Recovery, switch on/off the Pre-Heat function, specify the print language for communication between printer and computer. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Select “On“ to heat the fusing unit as soon as a print job is sent from the computer. ➜ Select “Off“ to suppress preheating of the fusing unit as soon as a print job is sent from the computer. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
➜ Select PCL or PostScript (optional) by clicking in the dropdown list. ➜ Select “Automatic“ to enable the most appropriate print language to be selected automatically. 5-10 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
List of PostScript-resident Prints out a list of all PostScript fonts available, with fonts designations and samples, provided an optional PostScript ROM-SIMM has been installed. PagePro 4100E 5-11 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Working with the Windows printer tools Counter index card This index card allows you to: check the status of a counter, reset a counter. 5-12 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
The“total counter“ status can only be reset by a customer service engineer. ➜ Click on the [RESET] button adjacent the counter you wish to reset. The associated counter is reset to zero “0“. PagePro 4100E 5-13 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Working with the Windows printer tools Configuration index card This index card summarizes the most important printer settings for quick reference. No settings can be altered via this index card. 5-14 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Press the keys [CTRL]+[ALT]+[R] to call up the Status Display. Deleting the Status Display from the RAM! Enter the command status /d in order to delete the Status Display from the RAM. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Mark one of the error messages and press ENTER in order to change the status of the error message. Active = show popup message Inactive = suppress popup message PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
You wish to close the Control Panel? No Problem! Press the keys [ALT] + [X] or select “File – Exit“ from the menu bar in order to close the Control Panel. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Not all paper formats available? If you have selected the optional paper feed tray 2 or 3 under “Paper source“, then not all the paper formats given in the table are available. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Specifying the number of copies In the “Copies“ box, specify the number of copies that you wish to print out. You may enter any value between 1 and 999. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
➜ Select “Clear“ to automatically cancel the print job when a paper format error is detected. ➜ Select “None“ to switch the printer to stand-by mode. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
J-Post (Postcard) 4 × 5.75 in. Settings The settings for paper feed tray 1 in the “Setup“ panel may be overridden by the settings in other printing applications! PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
(Symbol Set) which is to be used for the print-out, determine the font size (Pitch/Point) which is to be used for the print- out. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
This panel allows you to: switch on/off the Toner Save mode, define the resolution for the print-out, define the print quality optimization for text and graphics (Fine-Art), specify the toner density. 6-10 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
➜ Select “PCL“ or “PostScript“ (optional) by clicking in the dropdown list. ➜ Select “Automatic“ to enable the most appropriate print language to be selected automatically. PagePro 4100E 6-11 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Working with the DOS printer tools Counter panel This panel allows you to: check the status of a counter, reset a counter. 6-12 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
The “total counter“ status can only be reset by a customer service engineer. ➜ Click on the [RESET] button adjacent the counter you wish to reset. The associated counter is reset to zero "0". PagePro 4100E 6-13 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
The designation of the printer. Total Memory Indicates the total memory available. Additional Accessories Indicates presence and status of optional accessories. No settings can be altered via this panel. 6-14 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Select “ON“ and enter a time period after which the a print job should be automatically continued despite the error. ➜ Select “OFF“ to suppress the automatic continuation function. 6-16 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Select “Parallel“ when the printer is connected to the computer via a parallel interface. ➜ Select “Network“ when the printer is connected to the computer via a Network. PagePro 4100E 6-17 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Test envelopes before buying large quantities! Some types of envelopes crease easily when they are run through a printer. Test a type of envelope before purchasing large quantities. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
* 1. Each of the 5 cassettes of Tray 2/Tray 3 support one of the 5 types of paper that are compatible with this printer. 2. Letter is standard cassette size for the second/third paper feed tray. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Special media is not supported for duplex printing. Printable area 0,16 in. / 4 mm 0,16 in. / 4 mm 0,16 in. / 4 mm Printable area 0,16 in. / 4 mm PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Stand-by lamp (green) Fault (red) Paper empty (orange) Control button The control button allows you to: print out the configuration page, continue a print job after an error mesage. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
If you have continued a print job after an error message, then check the print-out. It is often the case that not all pages required are printed out. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
How many sheets may I place in the cassette? ➜ The stack of paper should not rise above the "max." mark. Refit the cover to paper feed tray 1. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
How are envelopes fed in? ➜ Envelopes are loaded with the flap down and facing to the left. Slide the guides up to the paper. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
2/3 until you feel a resistance. Then lift the front of the cassette slightly before continuing to withdraw the cassette completely. Paper feed tray 2 Paper feed tray 3 Remove the cassette cover. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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The stack of paper should not rise above the "max." mark. Refit the cassette cover. Paper feed tray 2 Slide the cassette back into paper feed tray 2/3. Paper feed tray 3 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
When the background to the printer graphic is red, there is a current error and the print job has been interrupted. The status of the printer and the error message are shown in the dialogue boxes on the left. 7-10 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Remove all packaging materials and adhesive tape. Remove the plastic pad from the feed tray. Switch the printer OFF and also disconnect the power cable and the interface cable from the printer. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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How many sheets may I place in the cassette? ➜ The stack of paper should not rise above the "max." mark. Refit the cassette cover. Slide the cassette back into the feed tray. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Remove the flat cover at the rear of the printer using a screwdriver or other similar tool. Attach the duplex unit as shown in the adjacent figure. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Connect the power cable to the printer, see page 2-12, and switch on the printer, see page 2-13. Print out a configuration page in order to check whether "Duplex unit" is listed under “Printer Configuration“, see page 2-14. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
➜ Always switch the printer OFF and unplug it from the power supply. ➜ Only remove the covers which are specifically referred to in the step- by-step instructions. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Installing optional accessories Close the output tray. Press the top cover release button and open the cover. Remove the two screws from the side cover and take off the cover. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Remove the internal cover in order to gain access to the motherboard. Insert the memory module into one of the three slots. Press it carefully onto the socket until it clips into place. Simm Slots Refit the internal cover. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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You wish to remove a memory module? To remove a module, press the tabs on both sides of the installation slot outwards. This will release the module and allow you to take it out. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
➜ Always switch the printer OFF and unplug it from the power supply. ➜ Only remove the covers which are specifically referred to in the step- by-step instructions. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Press the top cover release button and open the cover. Remove the two screws from the side cover and take off the cover. Remove the internal cover in order to gain access to the motherboard. 8-10 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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PostScript ROM-SIMM memory module Refit the internal cover. Refit the side cover and secure it with the two screws. PagePro 4100E 8-11 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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To remove a module, press the tabs on both sides of the installation slot outwards. This will release the module and allow you to take it out. 8-12 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
When working with the network card, always place it on an anti-static mat. Detailled information on the network card can be found in the associated user’s manual. The figure shows the 10BaseT/100BaseTX network card. PagePro 4100E 8-13 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Remove the two screws from the cover at the rear of the printer. Insert the network card into the printer as shown in the figure. 8-14 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Secure the network card with the same screws that were used originally to secure the cover. Connect the network cable to the network card. Continue as described in the user’s manual supplied with the network card. PagePro 4100E 8-15 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Toner is harmful if swallowed. ➜ If you swallow toner, consult a doctor immediately. ➜ If you get toner on your hands, wash them immediately with cold water and soap. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
After switching off the printer, wait at least 10 minutes before cleaning the inside of the printer. Switch the printer OFF and unplug the power cable. Close the output tray. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Caring for and maintaining your printer Press the top cover release button and open the cover. Lift out the imaging cartridge. Fold back the cover over the paper feed roller. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Caring for and maintaining your printer Wipe the paper feed roller with a soft, dry cloth. Re-insert the imaging cartridge. Close the printer cover and open the paper output tray. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
To prevent injuries, avoid contact with this area. Switch the printer OFF and unplug the power cable. Close the output tray. Press the top cover release button and open the cover. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Take the new imaging cartridge out of the box, hold it firmly with both hands and shake it to break down any lumps of toner that may have formed. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Guide the new imaging cartridge into the printer as shown in the figure. Make sure that the new imaging cartridge is correctly seated in the guides and is clipped in place. Close the printer cover and open the output tray. PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Caring for and maintaining your printer PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
The fusing unit, which is located beneath the top cover, can become very hot when the printer is in operation. ➜ To prevent injuries, avoid contact with this area. Fusing unit PagePro 4100E 10-1 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Lift out the imaging cartridge. Wrap the the imaging cartridge in a cloth to protect it against exposure to light. Carefully pull the misfed sheet(s) out of the printer. 10-2 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Re-insert the imaging cartridge. Move the imaging cartridge in the direction shown by the arrow until it clips into place. Close the printer cover and open the paper output tray. PagePro 4100E 10-3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Press the top cover release button and open the cover. Lift out the imaging cartridge. Wrap the the image transfer roller?? in a cloth to protect it against exposure to light. 10-4 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Re-insert the imaging cartridge. Move the imaging cartridge in the direction shown by the arrow until it clips into place. Close the printer cover and open the paper output tray. PagePro 4100E 10-5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Clearing a paper misfeed at the output tray Carefully pull the misfed sheet(s) out of the tray. Open the top cover and close it again in order to reset the printer. 10-6 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Clearing a paper misfeed at paper feed tray 1 Carefully pull the misfed sheet(s) out of the tray. Open the top cover and close it again in order to reset the printer. PagePro 4100E 10-7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Clearing a paper misfeed at the manual feed unit Carefully pull the misfed sheet out of the unit. Open the top cover and close it again in order to reset the printer. 10-8 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Remove the stack of paper from the cassette and carefully pull the misfed sheet(s) out of the tray. Open the top cover and close it again in order to reset the printer. PagePro 4100E 10-9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Open the cover to the duplex unit and carefully pull out the misfed sheet(s). Open the top cover and close it again in order to reset the printer. 10-10 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Open the cover to the duplex unit and carefully pull out the misfed sheet(s). Open the top cover and close it again in order to reset the printer. PagePro 4100E 10-11 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
9-5. The imaging cartridge is Remove the imaging cartridge damaged. and check it for damage. If necessary, replace it with a new cartridge, see page 9-5. 10-12 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Lift out the imaging cartridge and shake it in order to improve the distribution of the remaining toner. If the problem persists, fit a new cartridge, see page 9-5. PagePro 4100E 10-13 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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If the problem persists, fit a new cartridge, see page 9-5. The paper feed roller is dirty. Clean the paper feed roller, see page 9-2. 10-14 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
The parallel port on your Disconnect the other equipment computer is also being used for and operate the printer via this other equipment (e. g. scanner, port. ZIP drive). PagePro 4100E 10-15 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Stand-by (green) Fault (red) Paper (orange) Control button The table below shows the possible states of the lamps. State Meaning Lamp flashing Lamp on permanently Lamp off 10-16 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Lamp flashes when Printer is in Power Save printer is: mode • cancelling a print job • resetting a counter Lamp flashes when receiving data from USB- port. PagePro 4100E 10-17 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Place a sheet in the manual feed unit and unit press the control button. No paper in feed tray Load paper into the appropriate feed tray. selected in printer driver. 10-18 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Hold down the control button. not ready. If the problem persists, then the network interface has been deactivated or damaged. Please contact your technical customer service centre. PagePro 4100E 10-19 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Switch the printer off and then on again. If the problem persists, contact your technical customer service centre. System error or fault Fusing unit fault Polygon mirror fault Fan fault 10-20 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Troubleshooting Lamps Meaning Action System error or fault Switch the printer off and then on again. If the problem persists, contact your technical customer service centre. PagePro 4100E 10-21 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
PageScope printer management tool for simple network operation. Operating system The PagePro 4100E can be used with the following operating systems: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 3.1x, Windows NT 4.0, MS-DOS 6.2 and higher (except MS-DOS 7.0)
Height:4-3/4 in. / 121 mm Width: 17-1/4 in. / 440 mm Depth: 13-3/4 in. / 350 mm Weight approximately 10 lbs. / 4.5 kg not including the legal cassette (Tray) PagePro 4100E 11-3 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
8, 16 and 32 MB Type of function Burst Mode Access speed 60 ns or less No. of pins Type of module SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module) 11-4 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Type of cable Shielded Signal and ground pairs must be twisted Parallel cable IEEE 1284, type B Pin allocation Shell: Shield Length of cable max. 5 meters PagePro 4100E 11-5 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
This function can reduce your annual electricity costs by up to 60%. ® This laser printer fulfils the energy efficiency criteria for the Energy Star of the EPA (US Environmental Protection Agency). 11-6 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
Control Panel (DOS), calling up ............6-3 Control Panel, calling up ..............5-5 Control Panel, printer tools Configuration ................6-14 Counter ..................6-12 Font ....................6-9 Output Quality ................6-10 Paper .....................6-4 Printer setting ................6-15 PagePro 4100E 11-7 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Installation using Add Printer Wizard ..........3-2 installation using Plug-and Play ............3-2 Installing optional accessories ............8-1 Installing the printer ................2-7 Interface connections ................ 11-5 11-8 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Paper feed tray 2/3 ................8-1 ROM-SIMM memory module ............8-9 SIMM memory module ..............8-5 Overview of printer ................2-3 Control panel ..................2-6 External features ................2-3 Internal features ................2-4 Optional accessories ..............2-5 PagePro 4100E 11-9 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Editing watermarks ..............4-14 Multiple document pages per print page ........4-12 Printing watermarks ..............4-13 PagePro 4100E printer, technical specification ........ 11-2 Paper feed tray 1, setting up ............. 2-11 Paper feed tray 2/3, activating ............4-24 Paper feed tray 2/3, installation ............8-1 Paper format error detection, switching on/off ........
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Printer tools, Windows .................5-1 Calling up the Status Display for Windows 3.1x ......5-3 Calling up the Status Display for Windows 95/98 & NT 4.0 ...5-2 Printer-computer connection .............2-15 PagePro 4100E 11-11 EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Specifying the emulation mode ............4-19 Stand-by lamp ................. 10-16 Status Display, calling up ............. 5-2 Status Display, changing hotkey ............6-2 Status Display, reduce/expand ............5-4 Storing accessories ................2-7 11-12 PagePro 4100E EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500...
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Technical specification 500-sheet paper feed tray ............11-3 Duplex unit ...................11-4 Interface connections and cables ..........11-5 Network card ................11-4 PagePro 4100E printer ..............11-2 SIMM memory module ..............11-4 USB Interface and cable ..............11-5 Test page ...................2-14 Test print index card Various test prints ................5-11 Test prints ..................5-11...
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