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Contents 1 Replacing Consumables .................. 1 Introduction Consumable Life Expectancies 3 Consumables Life Expectancies Chart Replacing the Toner Cartridge Replacing the Exhaust Filter 13 Replacing Rollers 14 Replacing the Transfer Roller 20 2 Using Media ..................... 23 Introduction 24 Media Storage and Handling 24 Page Margins Image Alignment Output Tray...
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3 Maintaining the Printer ..................47 Introduction 48 Cleaning 49 Cleaning the Printer Exterior Cleaning the Printer Interior Media Tray Pickup Rollers 4 Troubleshooting ....................55 Introduction 56 Printing a Status Page 57 PDF File Printing 58 Adjusting Memory Clients for PDF Printing Printing Preformatted Files Using CrownView Troubleshooting PDF Direct Printing from CrownView Preventing Media Jams 59...
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Emulations, Fonts, and Other Software 113 Emulations Fonts and Forms Interfaces and Daughterboards Interfaces SCSI Interface Internal IDE Hard Disk Drive 123 Optional Media Tray(s) Installing an Optional Media Tray Media Trays Time-of-Day Clock 128 Installing a Time-of-Day Clock Using the Time-of-Day Clock 6 Storing, Deinstalling, Relocating, Repacking, and Shipping 133 Introduction 134 Storing the Printer 134...
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Document Formatting Job and Subjob Boundary Commands CALS Commands (Optional Emulation Required) TIFF Commands (Optional Emulation Required) Menus 167 Configuration Chart Conventions Security Menu Operator Control Menu Administration Menu Administration/Communications/Optional NIC/CrownNet Menu Warranty Considerations 175 Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity 177 Europe 220 Volt Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity 178 Latin America 110 Volt...
Introduction Item Page “What is a consumable?” page 3 “What is a face?” page 3 “What is the life expectancy of consumables?” page 4 “How do I order consumables?” page 5 “Where can I get more information?” page 6 “What is the toner cartridge life expectancy?” page 7 “How should I handle a toner cartridge?”...
Consumable Life Expectancies What is a consumable? A consumable is an item that needs to be replaced at regular intervals. For the PagePro 9100, consumables include: Service replaceable „ Fuser User replaceable „ Toner cartridge and exhaust filter „ Pickup rollers „...
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.
Choosing the right consumables for your printer not only increases itsreliability 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.
CrownBooks in PDF on the Documentation CD-ROM . For information about ordering consumables, refer to www.minolta-qms.com or www.q-shop.com. If you need more assistance, more information can be found on the AnswerBase at www.minolta-qms.com (click on On-Line Help & Drivers). Consumable Life Expectancies...
Replacing the Toner Cartridge Characters and images are created in your laser printer through a process that applies toner to the photosensitive OPC (Optical Photo Conductor) inside your toner cartridge. Your printer uses one toner cartridge. Handle the toner cartridge carefully to avoid spilling toner inside the printer or on yourself.
How do I replace and recycle the toner cartridge? Base Printer Open the top cover c, d. Attention Never touch the copper or brass electrodes c c c c or electrical parts that are located inside the top cover and under- neath the toner cartridge, as a printer...
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Recycle the used toner cartridge. Seal the empty MINOLTA-QMS toner cartridge in its original box. Affix the prepaid UPS label on the top of the box and return it via UPS. If you did not receive a label with your cartridge or have misplaced the label, send an email to toner_recycle@minolta-qms.com...
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If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately with cool water and consult a doctor. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) can be found at www.minolta-qms.com (click on Online Help & Drivers). Sollte Toner in Ihre Augen gelangen, die Augen unbedingt sofort mit kaltem Wasser ausspülen und einen Arzt aufsuchen.
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Printer with 4-bin Mailbox Attached Slide the 4-bin mailbox to the back of the printer. Open the top cover c, d. Lower the stopper to support the top cover. Replace the toner. Refer to “How do I replace and recy- cle the toner cartridge?”...
After closing the top cover, slide the 4-bin mailbox forward to its original position. Replacing the Exhaust Filter If you haven’t installed the optional duplexer, the exhaust filter on the back of the printer is replaced when you replace a toner cartridge. How do I replace the exhaust filter? Remove the used exhaust filter.
Replacing Rollers The pickup rollers feed media from the media trays into the printer. When the pickup rollers deteriorate, media may not feed correctly, resulting in media jams. Replace the pickup roller in the multipurpose tray each time you have the fuser replaced, and more frequently if the media is not being picked properly.
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Loosen the two screws on the rear of the media tray. Remove and dispose of the old paper separation roller. 5 " Dispose of it according to local regulations. Remove the new paper separation roller assembly from its packaging. Install the new paper separation roller. Tighten the two screws.
Multipurpose Tray Pickup Roller Turn off the printer. Open the top cover. Attention Never touch the copper or brass electrodes c c c c or electrical parts that are located inside the top cover and under- neath the toner cartridge, as a printer malfunction can result.
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Remove the toner cartridge and store it in a light-free protective bag. Open the media feed roller cover. Unscrew the screw in the center of the multipurpose tray pickup roller and dispose of the pickup roller. 5 " Dispose of it according to your local regulations.
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Remove the new pickup roller from its packaging. Attention Do not touch the two black parts of the roller. CR_M12K.EPS Align the peg on the bottom of the pickup roller in its hole, and replace the pickup roller. Peg hole Tighten the screw.
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Align the tabs on the toner cartridge (one on each side) with the notches in the printer, and then insert the cartridge as far as possible into its compartment. Close the top cover. Turn on the printer. Replacing Rollers...
Replacing the Transfer Roller The transfer roller interfaces with the roller in the toner cartridge. How do I replace the transfer roller? Turn off the printer. Slide the top cover release lever to the right c, and open the top cover d. Remove the toner cartridge and store it in a light-free protective bag.
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Place your fingers underneath the green tabs and rotate the roller upward away from you c. The metal surface will move upward. Remove the used transfer roller d. 5 " Dispose of it according to your local regulations. Remove the new transfer roller from its packaging.
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Close the top cover. Turn on the printer. Replacing the Transfer Roller...
35 “How do I manually duplex?” page 45 “How do I autoduplex?” page 45 “Where can I order MINOLTA-QMS-approved media or get page 46 more information?” Attention Using unsupported media such as inkjet paper or coated color transparencies will result in damaging the printer and in voiding your warranty.
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„ Moisture, excess humidity Keep media between 30% to 65% relative humidity. Toner does not adhere well to moist or wet paper On the other hand, media that has been stored for a long time without staying in its packaging may dry up too much and also cause jamming. „...
„ Too slick, too coarse, too textured „ Different in texture (roughness) on the front and back „ Too thin or too thick „ Stuck together with static electricity „ Composed of foil or gilt; too luminous „ Heat sensitive or cannot withstand the fusing temperature (392° F/200° C) „...
„ „ Printed on the front address side only What should I watch out for when loading labels? A label consists of a face sheet (the printing surface), adhesive, and a carrier sheet: „ The face sheet must follow the plain paper specification. „...
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For the multipurpose tray, if you have problems loading a large number of transparencies at a time, try loading only 1–10 sheets. Attention Use only the MINOLTA-QMS-approved transparencies. Check www.minolta-qms.com for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. Do not use transparencies that „...
What type and amount of media can I load? 5 " Use only media approved for laser products. Check www.minolta-qms. com/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. Media Source/Maximum Amount Input Capacity Based on 16–20 lb bond (75 g/m²)*...
What sizes/weights of media can I use? Media Media Size Weights Feed Input Output Auto- Direc- Source Source duplex Inches Millimeters tion 8 Kai 10.2x14.6 260.0x370.0 16–24** SEF 16 Kai 7.3x10.2 185.0x260.0 32 Kai 5.1x7.3 130.0x185.0 11.7x16.5 297.0x420.0 UO/M Top/Mbox Yes A4 Label 8.2x11.7 210.0x297.0 N/A...
From the PagePro 9100 Windows printer driver, select PostScript custom page size and set it to match the actual media size. From the PagePro 9100 Macintosh printer driver, select custom page size and set it to match the actual media size.
Page Margins Margins are set through your application. Some applications allow you to set custom page sizes and margins while others have only standard page sizes and margins from which to choose. If you choose a standard format, you may lose part of your image (due to imageable area constraints).
Which job mode is best? The specific mode that is best depends upon your particular network environment. If getting your jobs printed in a timely manner is most important, use network mode. If getting your jobs printed on the requested media is most important, use single user mode.
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 the media? 5 " Don’t unwrap paper above the printer, as this might cause paper particles to fall into the printer.
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While pressing in the release buttons (one on each side) c, remove the tray d. Remove the media tray cover. Lift up the gray lever on the right end of the paper retainer c, and then slide the paper retainer to the right d.
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Insert the right end of the paper retainer c into the slot for the size of paper to be loaded d. The paper size is detected depending on the position of the paper retainer. Correctly position the paper retainer according to the size of paper to be loaded.
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Press in the button on the paper guide c, and then slide the guide against the edge of the paper d. Attention The media should fit easily between the guides. Improperly adjusted guides may cause poor print quality, media jams, or printer damage.
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When printing on media B4 or larger, fold open the output tray extension. Affix the media size labels (supplied with the printer) to the media tray(s) in order to indicate the size of the loaded paper. How do I refill a multipurpose media tray? For information about approved media, refer to page 29.
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While pressing in the button c on the media guide at the right, slide the media guide d to adjust it to the approriate size. Fan a stack of media. A fill limit mark is provided on the inside of the tray. A maximum of 200 sheets (75 g/m plain paper) can be loaded.
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.
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Open the multipurpose tray and adjust the media guides to the width of the envelopes. Attention 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 up.
How do I load and print labels? 5 " Label printing is supported only from the multipurpose tray in letter or A4 media sizes. In the printer driver (Paper tab, Media Type option), select Label Stock. If you are in Network Mode, on the control panel, select Operator Control/ MPT Media, and select Thick Stock.
How do I load and print transparencies? Attention Use only transparency media approved for this printer. Check www.minolta-qms.com 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 select either Letter or A4.
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.
Long Edge (flipped horizontally as in a loose-leaf notebook), or Short Edge (flipped vertically as on a clipboard) as the Duplex option. Click Where can I order MINOLTA-QMS-approved media or get more information? See your application documentation for specific information on formatting data and printing.
Introduction “How do I handle the printer?” page 48 “When does the printer need cleaning? page 49 “What cleaning materials should I use?” page 49 “How do I clean the media tray pickup rollers?” page 50 “How do I clean the multipurpose tray pickup rollers?” page 51 How do I handle the printer? „...
Media stops being fed from the media tray(s). Note: We recommend that you do not clean elsewhere inside the printer. If necessary, refer to the Service & Support Guide for a MINOLTA-QMS-authorized service provider near you. What cleaning materials should I use? Exterior—Use...
Cleaning the Printer Interior Make sure any parts removed during cleaning are replaced before you plug in the printer. WARNING! Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect all interface cables before cleaning. ACHTUNG! Ziehen Sie den Netzstecker aus der Steckdose bevor Sie den Drucker reinigen.
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Remove the media tray. Wipe the pickup roller with a soft dry cloth. Reinsert the media tray into the printer. How do I clean the multipurpose tray pickup rollers? Turn off the printer. Cleaning...
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Open the top cover. Attention Never touch the copper or brass electrodes c c c c or electrical parts that are located inside the top cover and under- neath the toner cartridge, as a printer malfunction can result. Be careful not to touch d# around the image transfer roller ( touching certain parts in this area may result in...
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Open the media feed roller cover. Cover Wipe the two media feed rollers with a soft, dry cloth. Media feed rollers Close the media feed roller cover. Align the tabs on the cartridge (one on each side) with the notches in the printer, and then insert the cartridge as far as possible into its compartment.
Introduction “Printing a Status Page” Page 57 “PDF File Printing” Page 58 “Preventing Media Jams” Page 59 “Automatic Jam Recovery” Page 60 “Understanding the Media Path” Page 60 “Understanding Media Jam Status Messages” Page 62 “Clearing Media Input Jams” Page 62 “Solving Problems”...
Printing a Status Page There are two kinds of status pages: „ Standard: A one-page overview of the most common printer settings used to confirm that your printer is printing. „ Advanced: Information about printer parameter settings, fonts, and emulations available. The document may have many pages, depending on the fonts installed.
If you are having problems printing large PDF files using direct printing or CrownView from a PC or UNIX, increase the PS Wait Timeout. Printing large PDF files from your web browser with the MINOLTA-QMS CrownView feature may fail without any indication of an error. The job will...
appear to start normally, but then flush without printing. The CrownView screen will indicate that the file has printed. To correct the problem, increase the amount of time allowed before the PS Wait Timeout expires. The factory default setting for this timeout is 30 seconds.
Automatic Jam Recovery The printer provides automatic jam recovery (when enabled through the Administration/Engine/Page Recovery menu). After you remove any jammed media, printing automatically resumes from the page the printer stopped at when the jam occurred. 5 " For automatic jam recovery to work, it is necessary to leave the printer turned on when you remove the jammed media.
Understanding Media Jam Status Messages When a jam occurs, the message window on the control panel displays one of these messages: „ Media input jams MEDIA JAM UPPER TRAY, MEDIA JAM OPTIONAL1(OR 2 OR 3) TRAY, MEDIA JAM MPT „ Internal media jams MEDIA JAM FUSER, MEDIA JAM DRUM, MEDIA JAM DUPLEX, MEDIA JAM DUPLEX FEEDER, MEDIA JAM TRANSPORT...
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Wasser ausspülen und einen Arzt aufsuchen. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets; Datenblätter zur Materialsicherheit) finden Sie im Internet unter www.minolta-qms.com (klicken Sie auf “Online Help & Drivers”). How do I remove a media jam in the upper or optional media...
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Pull out the misfed media. 5 " Make sure no media remains under the roller in the tray. If the misfed media cannot easily be pulled out, lift the green lever c# on the inner-right side to release the media feed roller, and then pull out the media d.
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Install the media tray(s), inserting it (them) as far as possible into the printer. 5 " Check that the media remaining in the media tray(s) is loaded correctly before installing the tray(s). Make sure no media remains misfed under the roller in the tray.
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Pull out the misfed media. Correctly load the media into the multipurpose tray. If necessary, open and close the top cover to cancel the error message. Clearing Media Input Jams...
Clearing Internal Jams How do I remove a media jam inside the printer? Internal media jams messages: MEDIA JAM FUSER, MEDIA JAM DRUM, MEDIA JAM DUPLEX, MEDIA JAM DUPLEX FEEDER, MEDIA JAM TRANSPORT Open the top cover. Attention Never touch the copper or brass electrodes...
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Remove the toner cartridge and store it in a light-free protective bag. If the media is stopped by the fuser, lift the green levers on each side, and then slowly pull out the media from below the roller. Attention Do not pull out the media from above the roller;...
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Open the media feed roller cover. Pull out the jammed media. Close the media feed roller cover. Clearing Internal Jams...
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Align the tabs on the toner cartridge (one on each side) with the notches in the printer, and then insert the cartridge as far as possible. Attention Do not touch the rollers or gears within the printer; otherwise, the printer may be damaged. Close the top cover.
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Open the lower cover c of the duplex unit, remove the jammed media d, and then close the lower covere. If the media jam error is not cancelled after removing the misfed media according to the previous procedure, remove the duplexer from the printer.
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How do I remove a media jam inside the printer with the 4-bin mailbox installed? Slide the mailbox as far as possible to the back of the printer. Open the top cover. Fully lower the stopper to support the top cover. Follow the procedure for removing a media jam on Page 71.
Return the stopper to its original position c, and then close the top cover d. Slide the mailbox forward to its original position. Clearing Output Jams Output media jams message: MEDIA JAM MAIL BIN How do I remove a media jam inside the 4-bin mailbox? Open the back cover c, and then remove the jammed media d.
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Close the back cover of the mailbox. If necessary, open and close the top cover to cancel the error message. How do I remove a media jam in the output bin? Remove the media from the output bin. If necessary, gently pull out any media that is still jammed. Clearing Output Jams...
Solving Problems Symptom Cause Solution Nothing is There is a Keypad Handle according to the message dis- printed. Locked, a media jam, played. For example, if the keypad is or other message on locked, check to see if the printer’s in the control panel.
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Symptom Cause Solution Not all The printer has the Check your cable. pages wrong kind of cable, print. or the printer is not configured for the correct cable and port. The Cancel key was Make sure no one pressed the Cancel pressed.
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Symptom Cause Solution Media is The wrong media tray Envelopes, labels, postcards, thick jamming. is used. stock, and transparencies can be printed only from the multipurpose tray. The media is not Remove the jammed media and correctly positioned in reposition the media properly in the tray. the tray.
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Symptom Cause Solution Duplex The wrong media is Use only supported media. Refer to the jams being used. “Media Types” on page 35. occur. Plain paper and stock up to 28 lb bond (105 g/m²) can be autoduplexed. For heavier weights, manual duplexing is required.
Other Problems Symptom Cause Solution Printer The power cord is not Set the power switch off (O position), power is correctly plugged into then remove the power cord from the out- not on. the outlet. let and plug it back in, then set it back to the on (I) position.
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Symptom Cause Solution Printing The printer is set to a It takes more time to print with special takes too slower printing mode media types, such as Transparencies. much time. (Thick Stock or When using regular paper, make sure Transparency media that the media type is set to Plain Paper types).
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Symptom Cause Solution Characters The fonts are set Check your driver (Properties/Fonts tab) print incor- incorrectly on your to make sure you are using the correct rectly. printer driver. fonts (such as TrueType fonts). You hear The printer is not Put the printer on a flat, hard, stable, unusual level.
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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 computer. been changed from about the ESP mode, refer to the (The Data...
Printing Quality Summary Check this... Check this... Toner Image Media Toner Image Media printed Cartridge Transfer Feed printed Cartridge Transfer Feed page Roller Roller page Roller Roller looks looks like Media like Media this... this... Page 84 Page 85 Page 85 Page 84 Page 85 Page 84...
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Your printer may require Contact your local servicing. vendor, or refer to the Service & Support Guide or www.minolta-qms.com for further information . Print too light The toner cartridge may Remove the toner cartridge running out of toner. and shake it left and right a few times to distribute remaining toner.
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Symptom Cause Solution Blurred The toner cartridge may be Remove the toner cartridge background defective. and check it for damage. Replace the toner cartridge, if necessary. Uneven print The toner may be unevenly Remove the toner cartridge density distributed inside the toner and shake it left and right a few cartridge.
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Replace the media feed roller with a new one, if necessary. Contact your local vendor, or refer to the Service & Support Guide or www.minolta-qms.com for further information . Solving Problems...
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 in PDF on the Documentation CD-ROM .
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This message... means... do this... The accounting option is No action needed. ACC FILES GOT disabled and the REMOVED accounting files are empty. After a reset, the files are removed. This prevents you from wast- ing disk space with empty accounting files. The job or paper This message should be ACC <X>...
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This message... means... do this... The Cancel key has Press Select and the job CANCELLING JOB been pressed, and the in the print queue will be print job in the print canceled. queue is being can- celed. The accounting file has No action needed.
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This message... means... do this... Energy Saver has been No action needed. ENERGY SAVER activated. The printer is in energy saver mode to reduce power consumption during periods of inactivity. When a print job is received, the printer returns to normal power within 90 seconds.
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Wait. No other action up and getting ready to needed. go on line. You have attempted to Use only the approved INVALID TONER install a non-approved MINOLTA-QMS CARTRIDGE toner cartridge, causing consumables. For the printer to operate information about incorrectly. ordering consumables, refer to www.minolta-qms.com...
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Answer Base for the latest code update. The toner cartridge is Reinstall the approved TONER CART. not seated properly in MINOLTA-QMS toner MISINSTALLED the printer. cartridge. The toner cartridge is Replace the toner TONER EMPTY empty.
Always try this before making a service call. Service calls should be placed to the vendor from whom you purchased the printer. If you cannot get service from your vendor, check the Service & Support Guide for additional contact information or MINOLTA-QMS- authorized service providers. This service means...
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.
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.
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.
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See appendix A, “Technical Specifications” on page 145 for dimensions and clearances. If MINOLTA-QMS printer failure or damage is found to be directly attributable to the use of non-MINOLTA-QMS accessories, 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.
Antistatic Protection Attention It’s very important to protect the printer controller board and any associated daughterboard or module from electrostatic damage while performing any task involving the controller board. If an antistatic wrist strap is provided in your printer option kit, attach one end of it to your wrist and the other end to any convenient electrical ground (for example, the bare metal chassis of equipment, as on the back of a computer, that is plugged in but turned off).
Installing the 4-bin Mailbox 5 " If both the duplexer and the 4-bin mailbox are to be installed, install the 4-bin mailbox first. If the duplexer is already installed, remove it before installing the 4-bin mailbox. See “Failure to follow instructions as outlined in this chapter could result in voiding your warranty.”...
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With the top cover slightly closed, pull out the tabs c (two on each side). Pulling the tabs with force may break them. At the back of the top cover, slightly pull up the back section, and then remove it d, sliding it toward the back of the printer.
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Attach the transport unit c to the printer. Insert the metal tabs on the left and right sides d of the transport unit into the notches in the printer, and then slide the transport unit toward the front of the printer to install it. Using the wrench and screws sup- plied with the 4-bin mailbox, secure the left and right brackets on the...
nsert the 4-bin mailbox cable into the connector on the left side of the printer until it locks into place. Install the four mailbins (trays) onto the 4-bin mailbox by inserting the tabs on the left and right sides of the tray into the slots in the 4-bin mailbox.
What's in the BuzzBox kit? The BuzzBox kit contains the following items: „ BuzzBox „ Interface box „ RJ-11 cable „ Power adapter „ ® Velcro attachment For further assistance or information, call your local vendor. See the Service & Support Guide for locations and telephone numbers. Installing the BuzzBox If you have a cable attached to the printer’s parallel port, unplug it from the printer.
Your PagePro 9100 comes with 64 MB SDRAM printer memory. However, you can upgrade the PagePro 9100 to a maximum of 512 MB of RAM through the installation of additional DIMMs. Two DIMM slots are available. Additional memory must be 32, 64, 128, or 256 MB, PC-100 Com- pliant 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. You may also need additional memory (DIMMs) for the following: „...
Installing Dual In-Line Memory Modules 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 100. 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...
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5 " If you want to install more memory, you may exchange one or more DIMMs for DIMMs with a greater memory capacity. If you need to remove a DIMM before installing one, remove it as follows; otherwise, skip to step 6. Using both thumbs, pull the latches (one on each side of the...
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Print a startup page or an advanced status page, and verify that the total size of the RAM installed in your printer is listed. Dual In-Line Memory Modules (DIMMs)
Duplexer Duplex (2-sided) printing can be done automatically with a duplexer and enough memory installed. See “Duplexing” on page 45. What’s in the duplexer? „ Duplexer „ Wrench Installing a Duplexer 5 " If both the optional duplexer and the 4-bin mailbox are to be installed, install the 4-bin mailbox first.
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If the exhaust filter has been installed, remove it Attach the duplexer to the printer. Hook the two tabs at the bottom of the duplexer onto the notches on the back of the printer. Attention If the duplexer is released before it is secured with the screws, it may fall and break.
CrownView Many of the configuration choices that can be made at the control panel can also be made via CrownView. See the MINOLTA-QMS CrownView online help for information. Downloading an Emulation via a Parallel Interface Turn on the printer, and wait for IDLE to display in the message window.
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 "...
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 „...
Logos and watermarks QFORM allows you to use existing lineprinter and forms-printing applications on your PagePro 9100. This printer-resident application gives you the ability to store PostScript forms on the printer’s hard disk and fill those forms with your application’s ASCII print stream.
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 PagePro 9100, the Kanji fonts are available for use just as if they were resident on the printer.
z KanjiTalk, version J1-6.0.7 or later z System File, version J1-6.0.7 or later z Laser Prep, version J1-6.0.1 or later z LaserWriter, version J1-6.0.2 or later z Print Monitor, version J1-1.3 or later z MultiFinder, version J1-6.1.7 or later z Macintosh OS 8.xJ „...
Interfaces and Daughterboards Interfaces Your printer supports the following interface cards: „ CrownNet for Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseTX (TCP/IP, NetWare, Ethertalk, LAN Manager/LAN Server) for an additional CrownNet for Ethernet connection „ CrownNet for Token-Ring (TCP/IP, NetWare, LAN Manager/LAN Server) You can install one of these interface cards in addition to the standard interfaces—USB, parallel, and Ethernet.
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Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the power cord and all interface cables from the printer. Remove the controller board. Loosen four screws, and pull the controller board from the printer. Position the controller board on a flat surface so it lies flat and the I/O connector panel is facing you.
Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the printer. 5 " In compliance with UL guidelines, “The appliance inlet is considered to be the main disconnect device.” Print a startup page. Check that the startup page lists the interface (Optional NIC) just installed under “Printer Interfaces.” Using a Network Interface Once a network interface is installed, refer to “Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer,”...
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Installing a SCSI Interface 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 100. In addition, always handle circuit boards by the edges only. Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the power cord and all interface cables from the printer.
Reconnect all interface cables. Reconnect the power cord and turn on the printer. 5 " In compliance with UL guide- lines, “The appliance inlet is considered to be the main dis- connect device.” Print a startup page. Check that the startup page lists the interface (SCSI) just installed under “Options.”...
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Installing an Internal IDE Hard Disk Drive 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 108. In addition, always handle circuit boards by the edges only. When installing or removing a hard disk, make sure that the metal support posts (on the hard disk) does not come in contact with any of the electrical leads on the chips mounted on the controller board.
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Position the hard disk so that the four support posts face the controller board, the colored stripe on the ribbon cable faces away from you, and the connector is down. Insert ribbon cable connector pin 1 (the colored stripe side of the cable) in hard disk connector pin 1.
Optional Media Tray(s) Each optional media tray increases your printer’s media feed capacity by 500 sheets. Up to three LFU units can be added. The LFU is positioned under the printer, so no extra horizontal space is necessary. What’s in the optional media tray kit? „...
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With another person’s help, place the printer on top of the stack. WARNING! Your printer weighs approximately 61.7 lbs (28 kg) fully assembled. Be sure to have help when lifting and moving it. ACHTUNG! Das Gewicht dieses Druckers beträgt ohne Verbrauchsmaterial ca.
Remove the media tray from the upper unit (printer or other 500-sheet media tray), and then secure the two units at the two locations shown using the enclosed screws. (Use a coin to tighten the screws.) After tightening the screws, replace the media tray.
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.
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Attach the time-of-day clock to the 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.
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. Using the Time-of-Day Clock For instructions about setting and using the time-of-day clock, refer to the CrownBooks in PDF on the Documentation CD-ROM .
Introduction Storing the Printer “What do I do when storing the printer for an extended period?” page 134 “How do I care for media ?” page 135 Deinstalling Accessories “How do I remove a duplexer ?” page 135 “How do I remove a 4-bin mailbox ?” page 135 “How do I remove an optional media tray ?”...
How do I care for media? If media has been removed from its wrapper, place it in its original packaging and store in a cool, dark place. When storing media, avoid „ Moisture, excess humidity Keep media between 30% to 65% relative humidity. Toner does not adhere well to moist or wet paper On the other hand, media that has been stored for a long time without staying in its packaging may dry up too much and also cause jamming.
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Detach the duplexer from the printer. Attention If the duplexer is released too quickly, it may fall and break. Be sure to keep the duplexer supported until the screws are loosened. Using the wrench supplied with the duplexer, loosen the two screws on the duplexer.
How do I remove a 4-bin mailbox? Turn off the printer. Unplug the power supply cord and interface cable. Remove the four mailbins (trays) from the 4-bin mailbox. Disconnect the 4-bin mailbox cable from the connector on the printer. Press c. Unplug the connector d.
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Detach the mounting brackets from the two locations on the back of the printer. Loosen and remove the screws in front. (Use a coin to loosen the screws.) When deinstalling multiple optional media trays, remove each using the same procedure. After loosening the screws, lift the printer away from the optional media tray(s).
If you are going to use the printer without the optional media tray(s), reconnect the printer’s interface cables. Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the printer. 5 " In compliance with UL guide- lines, “The appliance inlet is considered to be the main disconnect device.”...
Repacking the Printer What's involved in repacking? Turn off the printer. Unplug the printer’s power cords and interface cables. Remove the toner cartridge and store it in its original packaging. Remove all media. Deinstall the duplexer, 4-bin mailbox, and optional media trays (if attached).
If the printer is not securely strapped or if the RMA number is not prominently visible on the outside of the return inventory, MINOLTA-QMS will not accept receipt. With another person’s help, put the printer into the plastic bag. Attention...
Pack the printer for shipment as shown in the illustration. 5 " Ensure the shipping carton rests squarely on top of the base tray. If you’re also shipping the power cord and any manuals with the printer, place them in the shipping carton.
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Thread one end of the strapping beneath the carton. Pull the two ends of the strapping together at the top of the carton. Thread both ends up through the center of the buckle. Weave the slack of one end through the buckle. Pull the slack on that end so that the strapping is taut in the buckle.
For prices and availability, call 1 (877) 778-2657. Where can I get more information? Refer to the Service & Support Guide or www.minolta-qms.com for additional information on where to obtain assistance if necessary. For information about your printer, go to www.minolta-qms.com/support, then click on the Answer Base, or contact Technical Support.
Requirements Space Requirements The illustration below shows the amount of space required for operating the printer, replacing supplies, and removing media jams. 5 " Allow enough space around the printer to allow adequate ventilation and easy servicing. For best output quality and longest consumables life, install the printer on a hard, flat, level (within ±1°...
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Printer with Accessories 96.9" (2,462 m m ) 4-bin M ailbox Duplexer Printer Up to Three Optional Media Trays 24" (611 m m ) 21.7" (551 m m ) 31.5" (800 m m ) Clearances: P rinter and optional m edia trays A dditional clearance for duplexer P rinter, optional m edia trays, duplexer, and 4-bin m ailbox...
Location Requirements „ On a surface capable of supporting the printer, accessories, consumables, and media. Component Weight Printer 61.7 lbs (28 kg) or less Printer with consumables (such as 69.8 lbs (31.7 kg) or less toner), manuals* Basic system packaged to ship* 83.7 lbs (38.0 kg) or less Media 5.2 lbs (1.9 kg) per ream of 20 lb...
With these characteristics... But away from... At an altitude of 0–10,170' Excessive vibration. (0–3,100m). 5 " A surface can be tested for levelness with a standard round pencil. If the pencil rolls, the surface is not level. Clear the area of any obstruction or items such as cables that might prevent the printer from sitting directly on the flat, level surface.
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Überhitzung Feuergefahr oder Gefahr eines Stromschalgs herrscht. Der Drucker zieht 8 A bei 120 V, oder 4 A bei 240 V. lhr Drucker benötigt einen geerdeten AC Ausgang mit geregeltem Gleichstrom mit 120 V oder 220-240 V. Der Erdungsansluß des Stromkables sollte gut geerdet werden, um Stromschläge und Feuer zu vermeiden.
ENERGY STAR Compliance The PagePro 9100 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). When a print job is received, the printer returns to normal power.
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Type: Chemical-type Packaging: User-replaceable toner cartridges 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: 70 seconds from power on, assuming normal temperature and humidity.
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...
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PC-100 Compliant SDRAM DIMMs, up to a maximum of 512 MB. For information about DIMMs recommended for your printer, see the PagePro 9100 Answer Base through the Internet at www.minolta-qms.com/support/, or contact Support. See the Service & Support Guide for more information.
Electrical Voltage and Power Voltage and US: 120 volts 10% at 60 Hz 2 Hz frequency Japan: 100 volts 10% at 50/60 Hz 2 Hz International: 220-240 volts +6/-10% at 50 Hz 2 Hz Phase Single Power Mode Average Maximum consumption Operation 450 watts...
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Environmental Acoustic noise 57 dB(A) max. (printing) data by 38 dB(A) max. (stand-by) ISO 7779 Noise Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. FSGV, Declaration for 18.01.1991: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 Germany dB (A) oder weniger gemäß EN 27779. Relative Operating: 20-80% RH (without condensation) humidity Transportation/Storage: 10–90% RH (without condensation)
Physical Main Body Duplexer Optional 4-bin Mailbox Media Tray (per Tray—up to Three Total Available) Dimen- W: 21.22 in. W: 3.94 in. W: 20.16 in. W: 18.31 in. sions (539 mm) (100 mm) (512 mm) (465 mm) H: 16.65 in., H: 11.02 in.
MINOLTA-QMS-authorized service provider. Refer to the Service & 500,000 continuous printing Support Guide or (average four-page jobs) www.minolta-qms.com for further information . Media Approximately 150,000 and each User replaces after fuser replaced Pickup time you have the fuser replaced (more frequently if the media is not Roller—...
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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.
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 PagePro 9100, 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.
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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.
Document Option Commands This lists the supported Document Option Commands (DOCs) for your PagePro 9100. 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.
removeresource 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...
End print job %%JobEnd Set image size %%ImageSize 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...
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Annotation %%IncludeFeature: annotation Reverse image control %%IncludeFeature: reverse Control disk scratchfile size %%IncludeFeature: scratchfile Set annotation tag number %%IncludeFeature: tag Document Option Commands...
Menus Configuration Chart Conventions The following conventions are used in the menu charts: „ Some menu choices are marked as optional, indicating that the selection appears in the menu only when the option is installed. „ These charts show only the top-level menus. See the CrownBooks in PDF on the Documentation CD-ROM for detailed information on menu options.
Administration/Communications/Optional NIC/ CrownNet Menu Common Menu A dm inistration C om m unications O ptional 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 LA N M anager...
EtherTalk Menu Adm inistration C om m unications O ptional N IC * C row nN et Common E therTalk 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 Z one P art 1 Conventional...
LAN Manager Menu Adm inistration C om m unications 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 Enabled N am e...
NetWare Menu A dm inistration C om m unications 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 P rotocol...
TCP/IP Menu Administration Communications O ptional N IC * CrownNet Common EtherTalk LA N M a n ag er NetWare TCP/IP** Enabled Enabled Accnting/ WINS Protocol Disabled Disabled Revchan Internet Sec WINS Address Pri WINS Accnting Protocol Addr** Addr** Scope ID Timeout Subnet SNMP...
Read your printer warranty carefully. Information about your warranty is posted on the web site at http://www.qms.com/service/warranty/index.html. If MINOLTA-QMS printer failure or damage is found to be directly attributable to the use of non-MINOLTA-QMS approved consumables, print media, and/or accessories, 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.
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Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Refer to the Service & Support Guide for the Support telephone number where you can obtain an RMA number. If the RMA number is not prominently visible on the outside carton of items returned, MINOLTA-QMS will not accept receipt. Warranty Considerations...
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 PagePro 9100 (base product family name) PagePro 9100 (model number located on dataplate)
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 PagePro 9100 (base product family name) PagePro 9100 (model number located on dataplate) 4128 (print engine model/type number)
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 PagePro 9100 (base product family name) PagePro 9100 (model number located on dataplate) 4128 (print engine model/type number)
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