Page 1 As an NERGY TAR Partner, we have determined that this machine meets the NERGY TAR Guidelines for energy efficiency. What is an NERGY TAR Printer ? NERGY TAR Printers have a feature that allows them to automatically “go to sleep” after a period of inactivity.
Page 2: Trademark Acknowledgments
Trademark acknowledgments Color PagePro is a trademark of Minolta in Europe, Japan and Asia. Minolta is a registered trademark of MINOLTA CO., LTD. Adobe, the Acrobat, AdobePS, and PostScript are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated or its subsidiaries and may be registered in certain juridictions.
Page 3: Safety Information
Foreword Safety Information – The printer should be plugged into an electrical outlet that is easily accessible. – After installing the network card, be sure to replace the cover and secure it with the screws provided. – When moving the printer, two people are required to lift it carefully as explained in Chapter 1 of the instructions.
Page 4 Foreword LASER SAFETY For Users in Denmark ADVERSEL Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning, når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgå udsættelse for stråing. Klass 1 laser produkt der opfylder IEC 825 sikkerheds Kravene. For Users in Finland and Sweden LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT VEROITUS Laitteen Käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä...
Page 5 Foreword LASER SAFETY For Users in Norway ADVERSEL Dersom apparatet brukes på annen måte enn spesifisert i denne bruksan- visning, kan brukeren utsettes for unsynlig laserstråling som overskrider grensen for laser klasse 1. Dette er en halvleder laser. Maksimal effeckt til laserdiode er 10 10 og bølgelengde er 770-810 nm.
Page 6: User Instructions
Foreword USER INSTRUCTIONS For Users in Australia and New Zealand WARNING This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. For All Users WARNING This device must be used with shield interface cables.
Page 7 This declaration is valid for the area of the European Union (EU) only. Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Product Type Laser Beam Printer Product Name Color PagePro L Options 250 Sheet Third Cassette Unit Network Interface Card (4179-371: Ethernet) Standard Safety: EN60 950/1992 with Amendments 1, 2 and 3...
Page 8: Ozone Release
Foreword OZONE RELEASE For All Users During printer operation, a small quantity of ozone is released. This amount is not large enough to harm anyone adversely. However, be sure the room where the printer is being used has adequate ventilation, espe- cially if you are printing a high volume of materials, or if the printer is being used continuously over a long period.
Page 9 Foreword Features High quality printing • Clear text and excellent graphics supported by 3 different resolution settings: 600 600 dpi, 1,200 600 dpi and 2,400 600 dpi. • Excellent graphics (131 lpi, 128 gray levels) • Super Fine Micro Toning (Fine-MT) developing system •...
Page 10 Foreword Versatile paper handling • Transparency, labels, thick paper, envelopes Compact size • Width 505mm/ 20" • Depth 530mm/ 20-3/4" • Height 403mm/ 15-3/4" Network ready with option • Ethernet Server: Windows NT, NetWare 3.X/ 4.X (Bindery & NDS) Client: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 3.1, Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Easy maintenance and operation •...
Page 11: Led Display
Foreword Symbols and Terms This manual uses the following symbols and terms: ATTENTION This symbol indicates that a specified course of action is required to avoid causing damage or injury. Please be sure to follow the instructions in this manual exactly, whenever you see this symbol. This symbol is found at the following locations: “Changing the Oiling Roller”, “Changing the Fusing Unit and Image Transfer Roller Unit”, “Cleaning the Printer”...
Page 12: Table Of Contents
Contents CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction Precautions for Use ..........1-1 Operating Environment ........1-1 Using the Printer ..........1-2 Care of Printer Supplies........1-4 Moving the Printer..........1-5 Chapter 2: Using the Printer The Printer, Parts and Supplies ......2-1 Printer ..............
Page 13 Contents Loading Paper ........... 2-23 Loading Plain Paper/ Recycled Paper ... 2-23 Loading Transparencies and Labels ....2-31 Loading Special Paper (Letterhead/ Envelopes/ Postcards/ Thick Paper) ....2-39 Printing............... 2-43 Canceling a Print Job Directly at the Printer .. 2-45 Chapter 3: Printer Driver and Status Display Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/ Windows 98 ............
Page 14 Contents Using the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0..........3-24 Displaying the Printer Driver Window .... 3-25 Exiting the Printer Driver ........ 3-25 Common Buttons ........... 3-26 Choosing Menu Settings........ 3-26 Driver Settings........... 3-27 Paper ............. 3-27 Page Layout........... 3-31 Image .............
Page 15 Contents Chapter 4: Maintaining Your Printer Changing Cartridges........... 4-1 Changing the Toner Cartridge ......4-1 Changing the Drum Cartridge, Waste Bottle and Oiling Roller ..........4-11 Changing the Fusing Unit and Image Transfer Roller Unit ............4-23 Changing the Image Transfer Belt Unit ..4-31 Cleaning the Printer ..........
Page 16 Specifications of Printer........6-1 Specifications of 250-sheet Third Cassette Unit ............... 6-7 Appendix A: Glossary Appendix B: Quick Reference Appendix C: Index General Information End User License Agreement ....... 1 Addresses MINOLTA-Partners in Europe ..... 9 MINOLTA Guarantee Certificate ......13...
Page 17: Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter Introduction...
Page 18: Precautions For Use
Precautions for Use Precautions for Use Operating Environment The operating environmental requirements of the printer are as follows. • Temperature: 10°C (50°F) to Humidity (%) 35°C (86°F) with a fluctuation of 10°C (18°F) per hour. • Humidity: 15% to 85% RH with a fluctuation of 20% per hour.
Page 19: Using The Printer
Precautions for Use Using the Printer To ensure the optimum performance of the printer, follow the precautions listed below. • NEVER open any printer door, or turn OFF the printer during operation. • NEVER bring any magnetized object or flammable gas or liquid near the printer.
Page 20 Precautions for Use • NEVER place a vase or vessel containing water or other fluids on or near the printer as this can cause a fire or electrical shock. Should fluid or any foreign object get inside the printer, immedi- ately turn it OFF, unplug the power cord, and call your technical representative.
Page 21: Care Of Printer Supplies
Precautions for Use Care of Printer Supplies Use the following precautions when handling the printer supplies (toner cartridge, drum cartridge, and paper). • Avoid storing the supplies in any of the following places: A place subject to direct sunlight (the drum cartridge should not be exposed to fluorescent light, either).
Page 22: Moving The Printer
Precautions for Use Moving the Printer Observe the following precautions when moving the printer. • Since the printer weighs approximately 35kg (77-1/4 lbs.), two people are required to lift it carefully. • If you need to transport the printer over a long distance, consult your technical representative.
Page 23: Chapter 2: Using The Printer
Chapter Using the Printer...
Page 24: The Printer, Parts And Supplies
The Printer, Parts and Supplies The Printer, Parts and Supplies Printer 1. Output tray 2. Power switch 3. Front cover 4. Control panel 5. Front cover lock release lever 6. T multipurpose tray 7. Tray 2: 250 sheet second cassette 8.
Page 25 The Printer, Parts and Supplies Front cover Open the cover by pulling the lever up and swinging the door down to replenish supplies such as the toner cartridge, or to clear a paper misfeed. Control panel • The LED’s shows the current status of the printer. For more details, see “Control Panel”...
Page 26 The Printer, Parts and Supplies 11. Network card panel 12. Rear cover lock release lever 13. Rear cover 15. Interface connector 14. Power cord socket...
Page 27 The Printer, Parts and Supplies 11. Network card panel Use to mount the optional network card. 12. Rear cover lock release lever Pull down to swing open the rear cover. 13. Rear cover Swing open to change the oiling roller assembly or clear a paper misfeed.
Page 28: Supplies And Units
The Printer, Parts and Supplies Supplies and Units 2. Toner cartridge 1. Waste bottle 3. Image transfer belt unit 4. Drum cartridge 5. Image transfer roller unit...
Page 29 The Printer, Parts and Supplies Waste bottle • Collects and contains unused toner. • Replace this bottle with a new one when it is full. p. 4-11 • Dispose of the old container in a plastic bag or according to local regulations.
Page 30 The Printer, Parts and Supplies 7. Fusing unit 6. Oiling roller...
Page 31 The Printer, Parts and Supplies Oiling roller • Oils and cleans the fusing rollers. • Replace the oiling roller with a new one when necessary. p. 4-11 • Dispose of the old roller in a plastic bag or according to local reg- ulations.
Page 32: Control Panel
The Printer, Parts and Supplies Control Panel The control panel has four indicator lights and one button. Error (amber) Toner empty (amber) Paper empty (amber) Ready (green) Action key Error LED A Fatal Error has occurred BLINKING: A recoverable error has occurred OFF: Normal Toner Empty LED...
Page 33: Indicator Lights
The Printer, Parts and Supplies Ready LED The printer can receive print jobs BLINKING: The printer is warming up OFF: The printer is off line Action Key Press this key if an error should occur in order to have the current condition of the printer displayed through the LED.
Page 34 The Printer, Parts and Supplies When the Ready LED is on LED Display Description Response Required Initializing Power on, initializ- Wait a few moments. ing. Warming Up Printer is warming Wait a few moments for the printer to warm up. Ready Printer is ready and Send a print job.
Page 35 The Printer, Parts and Supplies LED Display Description Response Required Power Save Printer has entered a Send a print job. power conservation It takes some time mode. before the printer Printing is possible. can print while in The printer will go the power conserva- into the Ready mode tion mode.
Page 36 The Printer, Parts and Supplies When the Ready LED is on LED Display Description Response Required Wait Action Press the Action key Press the Action key. in the event of a Printing will begin. paper size error, a size mismatch or when operating in the manual mode.
Page 37 The Printer, Parts and Supplies When the Error LED is on LED Display Description Response Required Paper Size Error The wrong size of Supply the specified paper has been size of paper to the detected in Tray 1. selected paper source.
Page 38: Operation And Warning Labels
The Printer, Parts and Supplies Operation and Warning Labels 1. Installing the toner cartridge 2. Changing the waste bottle, drum cartridge and oiling roller 3. Clearing paper misfeeds 4. Loading paper 5. WARNING! HIGH TEMPERATURE 2-15...
Page 39 The Printer, Parts and Supplies Installing the toner cartridge • Describes how to replace the toner cartridge. For details, refer to “Changing the Toner Cartridge” on page 4-1. Changing the waste bottle, drum cartridge and oiling roller • Describes how to replace the waste bottle, drum cartridge and oiling roller.
Page 40: Turning The Printer On And Off
Turning the Printer ON and OFF Turning the Printer ON and OFF Turning the printer ON Press the power switch to the I (ON) position. Turning the printer OFF Press the power switch to the O (OFF) position. 2-17...
Page 41 Turning the Printer ON and OFF When the printer is On The printer is ready to print approximately 90 seconds after the power switch is turned ON. Initializing Warming Up Ready Note • If no print commands are sent from the host computer to the printer within min., the printer automatically enters the Power save mode...
Page 42: Paper
Paper Paper Precaution • This printer is designed to print on only the following types of paper. Type Special paper Plain paper Paper Recycled weighing: J-Post (Postcard) Thick paper* feeding Trans- paper 60 to 90 g/m Letter- Enve- size: weighing: port weighing: parency...
Page 43: Capacity
Paper Capacity Unit: sheets Special Paper Plain paper Paper Recycled weighing: J-Post (Postcard) Thick paper* feeding Trans- paper 60 to 90 g/m Letter- Enve- size: weighing: port weighing: parency Labels 16 to 24 lbs head lopes 100 148 mm 90 to 157 g/m 60 to 90 g/m sheet 4"...
Page 44: Printable Area
Paper Printable Area • Monochrome (black and white) printing can be done on paper up to 352mm (13-3/4") in length, with the exception of four, 4mm (0.16") margins. • Color printing can be done on paper up to 293mm (11-1/2") in length, with the exception of four, 4mm (0.16") margins.
Page 45 For color printing, Minolta CF-200 (D) or 3M CG3710 For monochrome printing, Minolta M-100 (D) or 3M PP2500 To purchase Minolta transparencies, please contact your local Minolta dealer, or call 1 (888) 2-MINOLTA (within the U.S.A. only). • For more information, refer to “Loading Paper”. 2-22...
Page 46: Loading Paper
Loading Paper: Loading Plain Paper/Recycled Paper Loading Paper Loading Plain Paper/ Recycled Paper Caution • Do not use the following types of paper as it may cause reduced print quality, a misfeed or a failure. Paper already used in a thermal transfer printer or ink jet printer. Paper that is too thin (under 60 g/m , 16 lbs.) or too thick (over 157 g/m...
Page 47 Loading Paper: Loading Plain Paper/Recycled Paper Adjust the paper guides to fit Face up the size of the paper. Load the paper stack on the tray, print side facing up. Paper guides When loading a long stack of paper, open the paper support.
Page 48 Loading Paper: Loading Plain Paper/Recycled Paper Note • The paper should be loaded no higher than the maximum level according to the indicator Paper guides • When paper remains in the tray, do not stack more paper on top. • Loading with force may cause a paper misfeed.
Page 49 Loading Paper: Loading Plain Paper/Recycled Paper Tray 2: second cassette / Tray 3: third cassette (optional) Slide out Tray 2 (second cassette) or Tray 3 (third cassette). Tray 2 / Tray 3 Press down on the paper Paper lifting plate until it locks. lifting plate To Be Continued...
Page 50 Loading Paper: Loading Plain Paper/Recycled Paper Trailing Install the trailing edge guide edge to fit the size of the paper to guide be loaded. Letter Note • When loading legal size paper, the trailing edge guide is not used. Return it to the guide space in the cassette.
Page 51 Loading Paper: Loading Plain Paper/Recycled Paper Load the paper stack into the Face down Paper cassette, print side down, separator under the paper separator and flush with the front side of the cassette. Note • The paper should be loaded no higher than the maximum on the level indi- cator.
Page 52 Loading Paper: Loading Plain Paper/Recycled Paper Guide lock Pressing the guide lock lever, lever adjust the paper guides to fit the size of the paper. Paper guides Set the paper size indicator Paper size to the size of the paper used. indicator Note •...
Page 53 Loading Paper: Loading Plain Paper/Recycled Paper Slide in the cassette. Note • Make sure that Tray 2 is completely loaded into the printer whenever you print from Tray 3. Printing from Tray 3 is not possible if Tray 2 is not completely loaded into the printer.
Page 54: Loading Transparencies And Labels
• The following transparency types are recommended: For color printing, Minolta CF-200 (D) or 3M CG3710 For monochrome printing, Minolta M-100 (D) or 3M PP2500 To purchase Minolta transparencies please contact your local Minolta dealer, or call 1 (888) 2-MINOLTA (within the U.S.A. only). 2-31...
Page 55 Loading Paper: Loading Transparencies and Labels Tray 1 (multipurpose tray) Swing open Tray 1 (multipurpose tray). Adjust the paper guides to fit the size of the transparency or label sheets to be loaded. When loading a stack of long paper, open the paper support.
Page 56 Turn the face-side down • Load the recommended transparencies (Minolta CF-200 (D), 3M CG3710, Minolta CF-100 (D) or 3M PP2500) into the tray so that their front sides are face-side down • Do not load more than 50 sheets on the tray.
Page 57 Loading Paper: Loading Transparencies and Labels MEMO 2-34...
Page 58 Loading Paper: Loading Transparencies and Labels Tray 2: second cassette / Tray 3: third cassette (optional) Slide out Tray 2 (second cassette) or Tray 3 (third cassette). Tray 2/Tray 3 Press down on the paper Paper lifting lifting plate until it locks. plate Trailing Install the trailing edge guide...
Page 59 Face down Note Face-side up • Load the recommended transparencies (Minolta CF 200-(D), 3MCG3710, Minolta CF-100 (D) or 3M PP2500) into the cassette so that their front sides are facing up The face of the transparency should be facing up •...
Page 60 Loading Paper: Loading Transparencies and Labels Note • To replenish the transparen- cies, take out those that remain in the tray and add them to the new supply. Straighten the edges on a level surface. • It is recommended that the cassette be replenished only when it is empty.
Page 61 Loading Paper: Loading Transparencies and Labels Set the paper size indicator Paper size to fit the size of the indicator transparencies to be used. Note • If the paper size indicator is not reset to the corresponding size, the document may not print correctly. When you have changed the paper size, always reset the paper size indicator.
Page 62: Loading Special Paper (Letterhead/Envelopes/ Postcards/ Thick Paper)
Loading Paper: Loading Special Paper Loading Special Paper (Letterhead/ Envelopes/ Post- cards/ Thick Paper) Precaution • Do not use legal L size thick paper (the printer does not support legal size thick paper). • Do not use the following types of paper to avoid reduced print quality, a misfeed or a print failure.
Page 63 Loading Paper: Loading Special Paper Tray 1 (multipurpose tray) Swing open Tray 1 (multipurpose tray). Adjust the paper guides to fit the size of the paper. To load a stack of long paper, open the paper support. Load the paper stack on the tray, print side facing up.
Page 64 Loading Paper: Loading Special Paper When printing paper, load it on the tray after smoothing any folds or wrinkles. Note • Do not load more than 50 sheets on the tray at one time. • Do not load additional sheets of paper on top of those remaining in the tray.
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Page 66: Printing
Printing Printing Paper can be fed to the printer from either Tray 1 (multi- purpose tray), Tray 2 (second cassette) or Tray 3 (third cassette). This will allow you to use the paper port that best suits your application. Turn the printer on. See “Turning the Printer ON and OFF”...
Page 67 Printing Load the paper. Tray 1 (multipurpose tray) pp. 2-23, 2-32, 2-40 Tray 2 (second cassette) / Tray 3 (third cassette) pp. 2-26, 2-35 To print long paper, open the paper support in the output tray. To Be Continued 2-44...
Page 68: Canceling A Print Job Directly At The Printer
Printing Input the print command from Face down the host computer. The printed paper feeds out onto the output tray with the image face down. Note • The output tray can hold up to 250 sheets of paper. Be careful not to exceed this limit when making multiple prints. Canceling a Print Job Directly at the Printer All print jobs can be cancelled directly at the printer by pressing the Action key continuously for 10 seconds.
Page 69: Chapter 3: Printer Driver And Status Display
Chapter Printer Driver and Status Display...
Page 70: Using The Printer Driver Under Windows 95/ Windows 98
Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/Windows 98 Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/ Windows 98 The printer driver allows you to control various printer parameters from your computer. The following section provides a brief description of the printer settings that you can make. For detailed information regarding the items contained in the tabs, please refer to the printer driver’s online help.
Page 71: Displaying The Printer Driver Window
Start Settings Printers dialog box. Printers Click to highlight it, and then Minolta Color PageWorks/Pro L select from the menu. Properties File Exiting the Printer Driver After you are finished using the printer driver, you can exit it either by...
Page 72: Using The 32-Bit Superdriver Setup Dialog
Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/Windows 98 Using the 32-bit SuperDriver Setup Dialog The 6 tabs of the driver are contained in the 32-bit SuperDriver Setup tab. Click on one of the tabs and enter settings for the items contained in the tab.
Page 73: Common Buttons
Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/Windows 98 Common Buttons The driver consists of 6 tabs: Paper, Page Layout, Image, Device Option, About and Processing. The following buttons appear at the bottom of each tab. Click to exit the dialog, saving any changes made. Cancel Click to exit the dialog without saving any changes made.
Page 74 Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/Windows 98 MEMO...
Page 75: Driver Settings
Driver Settings: Windows 95/Windows 98 Driver Settings This section describes all of the settings you can make with this printer driver. Paper tab is the opening dialog of the printer driver. It contains Paper functions that effect the format and output of your printed documents. Paper Size The various sizes of paper that are supported by your printer are displayed in the drop-down list.
Page 76 Driver Settings: Windows 95/Windows 98 Paper • Letter (8-1/2 11 inches) • Legal (8-1/2 14 inches) • Invoice (5-1/2 8-1/2 inches) • Executive (7-1/4 10-1/2 inches) • A4 (210 297 mm) • A5 (148 210 mm) • JIS B5 (182 257 mm) •...
Page 77 Driver Settings: Windows 95/Windows 98 Paper Source item specifies the tray from which paper is fed Paper Source from the printer. To change this setting, just select the desired paper source from the drop-down list. If the desired tray is an option and does not appear as a paper source, make sure that it has been added in tab.
Page 78 Driver Settings: Windows 95/Windows 98 • Auto* • Tray1 (Envelope) • Tray1 • Tray2 (Transparent) • Tray2 • Tray3 (Transparent) • Tray3 (option) • Manual (Transparent) • Manual* • Manual (Thick paper) • Tray1 (Transparent) • Manual (Envelope) • Tray1 (Thick paper) *1: Auto •...
Page 79: Page Layout
Driver Settings: Windows 95/Windows 98 Page Layout N-up The N-up settings allow you to print multiple documents on a single page. Click on the drop-down list to view the possible selections. Off: This default setting specifies one document per sheet of paper. 2 up: This setting will print two documents onto one sheet of paper.
Page 80 Driver Settings: Windows 95/Windows 98 You can place a border between N-up documents by checking the box. Click on the button to open a Border line Detail of N-up... dialog that will allow you to specify the order in which N-up documents are placed on the page.
Page 81 Driver Settings: Windows 95/Windows 98 Watermark Watermarks are placed on a document to quickly alert the reader to the nature of its content. For example: CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT, URGENT, etc. Through the driver, you can specify several guidelines that effect the style, content and placement of watermarks.
Page 82 Driver Settings: Windows 95/Windows 98 To Add a Watermark Click the button to open the dialog. The Watermark Edit following functions and settings are controlled in the dialog. Watermark Name The name that you wish to use to identify the watermark in the list with is entered here.
Page 83 Driver Settings: Windows 95/Windows 98 Scaling Note • The feature of the printer driver cannot be used when printing Scaling N-up documents. You can adjust the area of a document through the feature. Scaling The maximum percentage of enlargement is 200. The maximum percentage of reduction is 50.
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Page 85: Image
Driver Settings: Windows 95/Windows 98 Image tab provides the controls for specifying the format of data Image transfer from the host computer as well as the print resolution. Color Enable this setting when generating documents that contain color images or text. Legal paper or larger sizes are not supported when this setting is enabled.
Page 86 Driver Settings: Windows 95/Windows 98 Color Adjustment This setting empowers the printer to adjust hues to maintain the integrity of a document’s onscreen image. Black Gloss Level These settings control the texture of printed black images. setting produces a flat finish. , the default setting, produces a standard finish that should be Medium optimal for most applications.
Page 87 Driver Settings: Windows 95/Windows 98 Detail Click this button to open the Graphics pop-up dialog. 3-19...
Page 88 Driver Settings: Windows 95/Windows 98 Graphics (pop-up dialog) Adjustment The sliders can be used to control the definition, tones and lighting of an image in terms of Contrast Brightness, Usually, the median values toward Saturation Sharpness. the center of the bars will provide the best display. To fine tune these settings, click and hold on the sliders in order to make left and right adjustments.
Page 89: Device Option
Driver Settings: Windows 95/Windows 98 Device Option The auxiliary accessories that are available for installation are managed from this tab. To add an available option from the list to the Installable Options list, select the option and click the button. Installed Options list catalogs the optional accessories that have Installed Options...
Page 90: About
Driver Settings: Windows 95/Windows 98 About This tab displays version and copyright information about this printer driver. 3-22...
Page 91: Processing
Driver Settings: Windows 95/Windows 98 Processing When is checked, a pop-up dialog will appear that Show Status displays the printing status of jobs as they are output by the printer. 3-23...
Page 92: Using The Printer Driver Under
Using the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 Using the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 The features of the printer driver allow you to control a wide variety of printer parameters from your computer. The following sections provide an overview of the five tabs of the printer driver. For detailed information regarding the items contained in the tabs, please refer to the printer driver’s online help.
Page 93: Displaying The Printer Driver Window
Settings Printers dialog box. Printers Select the driver icon by Minolta Color PageWorks/Pro L clicking on it with the mouse pointer. Next, open the file menu and click on the item. Document Defaults… Exiting the Printer Driver You can exit the printer application by clicking the Cancel button at the bottom of any of the application’s five main screens or...
Page 94: Common Buttons
Using the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 Common Buttons The following buttons appear at the bottom of each tab. Click to exit the dialog, saving any changes made. Properties Cancel Click to exit the dialog without saving any changes made. Properties Help Click to view online help.
Page 95: Driver Settings
Driver Settings: Windows NT 4.0 Driver Settings This section describes all of the settings you can make with this printer driver. Paper tab is the opening dialog of the printer driver. It contains Paper functions that effect the format and output of your printed documents. Paper Size The various sizes of paper that are supported by your printer are displayed in the drop-down list.
Page 96 Driver Settings: Windows NT 4.0 Paper • Letter (8-1/2 11 inches) • Legal (8-1/2 14 inches) • Invoice (5-1/2 8-1/2 inches) • Executive (7-1/4 10-1/2 inches) • A4 (210 297 mm) • A5 (148 210 mm) • JIS B5 (182 257 mm) •...
Page 97 Driver Settings: Windows NT 4.0 Paper Source item specifies the tray from which paper is fed Paper Source from the printer. To change this setting, just select the desired paper source from the drop-down list. If the desired tray is an option and does not appear as a paper source, make sure that it has been added in tab.
Page 98 Driver Settings: Windows NT 4.0 • Auto* • Tray1 (Envelope) • Tray1 • Tray2 (Transparent) • Tray2 • Tray3 (Transparent) • Tray3 (option) • Manual (Transparent) • Manual* • Manual (Thick paper) • Tray1 (Transparent) • Manual (Envelope) • Tray1 (Thick paper) *1: Auto •...
Page 99: Page Layout
Driver Settings: Windows NT 4.0 Page Layout N-up The N-up settings allow you to print multiple documents on a single page. Click on the drop-down list to view the possible selections. Off: This default setting specifies one document per sheet of paper. 2 up: This setting will print two documents onto one sheet of paper.
Page 100 Driver Settings: Windows NT 4.0 You can place a border between N-up documents by checking the box. Click on the button to open a Border line Detail of N-up... dialog that will allow you to specify the order in which N-up documents are placed on the page.
Page 101 Driver Settings: Windows NT 4.0 Watermark Watermarks are placed on a document to quickly alert the reader to the nature of its content. For example: CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT, URGENT, etc. Through the driver, you can specify several guidelines that effect the style, content and placement of watermarks.
Page 102 Driver Settings: Windows NT 4.0 To Add a Watermark Click the button to open the dialog. The Watermark Edit following functions and settings are controlled in the dialog. Watermark Name The name that you wish to use to identify the watermark in the list with is entered here.
Page 103 Driver Settings: Windows NT 4.0 Scaling Note • The feature of the printer driver cannot be used when printing Scaling N-up documents. You can adjust the area of a document through the feature. Scaling The maximum percentage of enlargement is 200. The maximum percentage of reduction is 50.
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Page 105: Image
Driver Settings: Windows NT 4.0 Image tab provides the controls for specifying the format of data Image transfer from the host computer as well as the print resolution. Color Enable this setting when generating documents that contain color images or text. Legal paper or larger sizes are not supported when this setting is enabled.
Page 106 Driver Settings: Windows NT 4.0 Color Adjustment This setting empowers the printer to adjust hues to maintain the integrity of a document’s onscreen image. Black Gloss Level These settings control the texture of printed black images. setting produces a flat finish. , the default setting, produces a standard finish that should be Medium optimal for most applications.
Page 107 Driver Settings: Windows NT 4.0 Detail Click this button to open the Graphics pop-up dialog. 3-39...
Page 108 Driver Settings: Windows NT 4.0 Graphics (pop-up dialog) Adjustment The sliders can be used to control the definition, tones and lighting of an image in terms of Contrast Brightness, . Usually, the median values toward Saturation Sharpness the center of the bars will provide the best display. To fine tune these settings, click and hold on the sliders in order to make left and right adjustments.
Page 109: Device Option
Driver Settings: Windows NT 4.0 Device Option The auxiliary accessories that are available for installation are managed from this tab. To add an available option from the list to the Installable Options list, select the option and click the button. Installed Options list catalogs the optional accessories that have Installed Options...
Page 110: About
Driver Settings: Windows NT 4.0 About This tab displays version and copyright information about this printer driver. 3-42...
Page 111: Using The Printer Status Display
, point to Start Programs Minolta Printer Utilities, and then click Minolta Color PageWorks/Pro L Status • The operation described above opens the screen shown on page 3-44. To close the Printer Status Display On the Printer Status Display menu, click...
Page 112: Using The Printer Status Display
Using the Printer Status Display Using the Printer Status Display Printer Status This area displays text messages that describe the current operational status of the printer. How to recover This area provides you with explanations of what you need to do in order to correct problems and recover from error conditions.
Page 113: Controlling Pop Up Messages
Using the Printer Status Display Controlling Pop Up Messages On the menu, click Display Select Popup Messages • The Activate Popup list shows error conditions that cause popup error messages to appear. • The list shows error conditions that do not Inactivate Popup cause popup error messages to appear.
Page 114: Switching Between The Expanded And Reduced Views
Using the Printer Status Display Switching Between the Expanded and Reduced Views On the menu, click to reduce the size of the display, Display Reduce to expand it. Expand • The expanded view is shown on page 3-44. The reduced view is shown below.
Page 115: Displaying Printer Information
Using the Printer Status Display Displaying Printer Information... On the menu, click Display Printer Information... Total Counter This counter keeps track of the total number of pages that have been output by the printer. Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Counters These counters allow you to keep track of the documents that have been output by the printer according to toner color.
Page 116: Chapter 4: Maintaining Your Printer
Chapter Maintaining Your Printer...
Page 117: Changing Cartridges
Changing Cartridges Changing Cartridges Changing the Toner Cartridge • There are four color toner cartridges: Black, Yellow, Magenta (Red) and Cyan (Blue). When any of the color toner cartridges run out, replace them with new ones. • When any color toner cartridge begins to Toner Low run short of toner, is dis-...
Page 118 Changing Cartridges Changing the Toner Cartridge Check the control panel to see that the "Toner Empty" LED message is displayed. Press the Action key. The LED display will change to indicate which of the toner cartridges require replacement. Black Yellow Magenta Cyan Blinking...
Page 119 Changing Cartridges Use the LED display to Example: magenta toner empty determine which toner cartridge is empty. Grasp and pull down on the Front cover front cover lock release lock release lever to swing open the front lever cover. Front cover Turn the toner cartridge Removal/inserting position indicator...
Page 120 Changing Cartridges You will feel the dial tighten while turning it. This is the position for removing the cartridge. Toner cartridge Toner cartridge Cyan (Blue) rack dial rack toner cartridge Black toner cartridge Yellow toner cartridge Magenta (Red) toner cartridge <Printer side view>...
Page 121 Changing Cartridges To confirm the rack is positioned for removing the cartridge, use the position confirmation window beside the dial. The removal position indicator will alert the user to the proper removal position. Removal position indicator: ALL GREEN Note • Before installing or removing the toner cartridge, always make sure that the rack is in the proper position.
Page 122 Changing Cartridges Raise the left side of the toner cartridge first, then the right. Toner Remove the new toner cartridge cartridge from its carton and holding the cartridge as shown, shake it well. Note • Never touch the roller in the Roller toner cartridge.
Page 123 Changing Cartridges 10. When installing the cartridge, hold the rack dial with your hand to prevent the rack from rotating. Rack dial 11. Holding the new cartridge as shown, insert the green pin on the right side of the cartridge into the green installation guide of the rack.
Page 124 Changing Cartridges 12. Insert the green pin on the left side of the cartridge into the green installation guide of Green pin the rack. Green installation guide 13. Firmly insert the cartridge OK(LOCKED) NG(UNLOCKED) into the rack until it clicks into Toner cartridge lock plate place.
Page 125 Changing Cartridges 14. Once the toner cartridge has been installed, secure the drum unit into place by applying pressure at its top where the “ ” label is Press affixed. The drum unit will lock into place when it has been correctly inserted into the printer.
Page 126 Changing Cartridges 17. Wait until the sound of the printer operation has stopped, indicating that the printer is ready. Check the control panel see that the “ ” LED Ready message is displayed. 4-10...
Page 127: Changing The Drum Cartridge, Waste Bottle And Oiling Roller
Changing Cartridges Changing the Drum Cartridge, Waste Bottle and Oiling Roller • The drum cartridge can provide up to 20,000 images of A4/let- ter-size prints. One image is equal to one cycle of the drum car- tridge. The drum cartridge operates once (one image) to provide one monochrome print.
Page 128 Changing Cartridges - The LED message that is displayed in Drum Cartridge Almost Used the diagram indicates that the drum cartridge is nearing the end of its service life. Prepare a new drum cartridge, waste bottle and oiling roller at this time. - The LED message that is displayed in Replace Drum Cartridge the diagram indicates that the drum...
Page 129 Changing Cartridges Changing the Drum Cartridge Grasp and pull down the front Front cover cover lock release lever and Front cover lock release swing open the front cover. lever Grip Drum cartridge Holding onto the grip, pull out the drum cartridge. Drum cartridge 4-13...
Page 130 Changing Cartridges Take the new drum cartridge out of its carton. Note • Do not touch the drum protective shutter of the Drum protective drum cartridge. Also, never shutter drum touch the internal PC This will reduce print quality. • If the drum cartridge will not be immediately installed in the printer, be sure to cover PC drum...
Page 131 Changing Cartridges Note • When the drum cartridge is Drum protective correctly installed into the shutter printer, the drum protective shutter will automatically open. Be careful not to disturb or apply pressure to the shutter. Finally, insert the drum unit as far as it will go into the printer by applying pressure at its top where the “...
Page 132 Changing Cartridges Changing the Waste Bottle Waste bottle Remove the old waste bottle from the printer. Remove the cap from the old toner waste bottle and place it into the mouth of the old bottle to prevent spills. Make sure that the shutter of the image transfer belt unit is closed.
Page 133 Changing Cartridges Slide the waste bottle into the Waste bottle slot located behind the image Slot transfer belt unit on the left side of the printer. Green label Install the waste bottle Waste bottle guide behind the image transfer belt (drawn in the diagram with dash marks) inside of the printer.
Page 134 Changing Cartridges Image transfer 11. Make sure that the hook of the Hook belt unit waste bottle is engaged securely by the pins of the image transfer belt unit. Waste bottle 12. Gently close the front cover. Front Do not slam the front cover cover to avoid causing damage to the printer.
Page 135 Changing Cartridges Changing the Oiling Roller 14. Swing open the rear cover. Rear cover Button of the fusing unit 15. Push and hold the button of lock release lever the fusing unit lock release lever and pull out the fusing unit.
Page 136 Changing Cartridges 16. Loosen both of the oiling roller’s installation screws. Oiling roller 17. Holding onto the grip, take out the oiling roller. 18. Remove the new oiling roller Fusing unit from its carton. Install the new oiling roller by inserting the tabs on its front end under the edge of the fusing unit.
Page 137 Changing Cartridges Note • Do not touch the oiling roller as its surface is covered with silicone oil. 19. Tighten both of the oiling roller’s installation screws. Screws Gently press down on the green tab while tightening the screws of the oiling roller. Tighten the screws so that the spring action of the cover is Green tab...
Page 138 Changing Cartridges 21. Make sure that the button of OK (LOCKED) the fusing unit lock release lever is pushed up as shown. NG (UNLOCKED) 22. Close the rear cover until it clicks, locking into place. 23. Make sure that the rear cover (LOCKED) (UNLOCKED) lock release lever is pushed...
Page 139: Changing The Fusing Unit And Image Transfer Roller Unit
Changing Cartridges Changing the Fusing Unit and Image Transfer Roller Unit • The image transfer roller unit and fusing unit can provide up to 100,000 A4/ letter-size prints (this value will vary with the color to monochrome print ratio, image conditions, etc). •...
Page 140 Changing Cartridges Pull out the image transfer roller unit. Note Image • Do not touch the surface of transfer the image transfer roller as roller this may lead to reduced print quality. Remove the new image transfer roller unit from its carton.
Page 141 Changing Cartridges Once the image transfer roller unit has been installed, secure the drum unit into place by applying pressure at its top where the “ ” Press label is affixed. The drum unit will lock into place when it has been correctly inserted into the printer.
Page 142 Changing Cartridges Changing the Fusing Unit 10. Open the rear cover. Rear cover Button of the fusing unit 11. Push and hold the button of lock release lever the fusing unit lock release lever and slide out the fusing unit. ATTENTION •...
Page 143 Changing Cartridges 12. Remove both screws of the fusing unit. Fusing unit Screws 13. Slide out the fusing unit in the direction shown. Remove the fusing unit from its mount. 14. Remove the new fusing unit from its carton. 15. Insert the guide of the fusing unit mount into the installation hole of the new fusing unit as shown.
Page 144 Changing Cartridges Installation hole 16. Install the fusing unit by inserting the dowel of the Dowel mount into the fusing unit’s installation hole. 17. Secure the fusing unit with the installation screws. Installation hole Dowel 18. Turn the misfeed clearing dial of the fusing unit coun- terclockwise and make sure that the white gear shown...
Page 145 Changing Cartridges 21. Close the rear cover. The rear cover will click when it is closed completely. 22. Make sure that the button of the rear cover lock release (LOCKED) (UNLOCKED) lever is pushed up as shown. 4-29...
Page 146 Changing Cartridges MEMO 4-30...
Page 147: Changing The Image Transfer Belt Unit
Changing Cartridges Changing the Image Transfer Belt Unit • The image transfer belt unit provides A4/letter-size prints of up to about 150,000 images. One image is equal to one cycle of the transfer belt. The image transfer belt unit operates once (one image) per monochrome print.
Page 148 Changing Cartridges Holding the grip, pull out the drum cartridge. Drum cartridge Note • Do not touch the drum Drum cartridge’s protective protective shutter. Also, never touch the shutter internal PC drum; to do so will reduce print quality. • If the drum cartridge will not be immediately installed in the printer, be sure to cover PC drum...
Page 149 Changing Cartridges Left side Right side Holding the grips, pull out the grip grip image transfer belt unit. Image transfer belt unit 5. Take the new image transfer belt unit out of its carton. Caution • When removing the image transfer belt unit from the box, NEVER DROP or SUBJECT THE UNIT TO SHOCKS.
Page 150 Changing Cartridges The belt fixing brackets come locked like a key into both sides of the image transfer belt unit. Lock Unlock -1 Turn the belt fixing bracket on the left side of the image transfer belt unit to the position shown Belt fixing brackets to unlock the bracket.
Page 151 Changing Cartridges Check that the connector from the image transfer belt unit is securely connected to the printer’s connector. Make sure that the shutter of the image transfer belt unit is closed. Image transfer belt unit Shutter OK (Close) NG (Open) 4-35...
Page 152 Changing Cartridges 10. Slide the waste bottle into the Waste bottle slot located behind the image Slot transfer belt unit on the left side of the printer. Green label Install the waste bottle Waste bottle guide behind the image transfer belt (drawn in the diagram with dash marks) inside of the printer.
Page 153 Changing Cartridges Image transfer 12. Make sure that the hook of the Hook belt unit waste bottle is engaged securely by the pins of the image transfer belt unit. Waste bottle 13. HOLD THE GREEN Green handle HANDLE of the drum cartridge when installing it into the printer.
Page 154 Changing Cartridges 15. APPLY PRESSURE ONLY TO THE GREEN SQUARES on the top face of the drum cartridge until it locks into place. Drum unit Note • DO NOT PRESS ON the drum cartridge’s shutter during installation. Doing so may damage the drum cartridge.
Page 155: Cleaning The Printer
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Dust, dirt, and paper debris on the outer surfaces and inside the printer can interfere with printer performance. Clean the printer regularly. Note • Before cleaning, be sure to turn OFF the power switch and unplug the power cord from the outlet.
Page 156: Cleaning The Inside
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Inside Grasp and pull down the front Front cover cover lock release lever to lock release swing open the front cover. lever Front cover Note • Whenever the printer is open, drape the front cover with a cloth so that the drum cartridge is not exposed to light.
Page 157 Cleaning the Printer Using a soft cloth, wipe dirt and paper debris off the roller as shown. Roller Note Image transfer roller • Do not touch the surface of the image transfer roller as it may cause reduced print quality. Roller Return the misfeed clearing lever to the “down”...
Page 158 Cleaning the Printer Before closing the front cover, secure the drum unit into place by applying pressure at its top where the “ ” label is affixed. The Press drum unit will lock into place when it has been Drum correctly inserted into the unit printer.
Page 159: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Chapter Troubleshooting...
Page 160: How To Troubleshoot
How to Troubleshoot How to Troubleshoot Use this section as a reference for solving routine problems before calling your technical representative. Many of these troubleshooting tips provide quick and easy remedies to some common situations. If the problems persist however, please contact your dealer. Diagnosing Your Printer Different steps of action should be taken for different trouble symptoms.
Page 161 How to Troubleshoot Improving Print Quality Typical symptoms include: • Poor print quality. • Print results are not consistent with settings. • The printer requires excessive time in order to complete the print cycle. See p. 5-30.
Page 162: Problems During Data Transmission And The Print Cycle
Problems During Data Transmission and the Print Cycle Problems During Data Transmission and the Print Cycle Troubleshooting prior to the Transmission of Data Symptom Cause Action The printer power is The power cord is Plug the power cord not turned ON. unplugged or loose.
Page 163 Problems During Data Transmission and the Print Cycle Troubleshooting the Print Cycle (2/2) Symptom Cause Action A paper misfeed. Possible causes Once you have identi- include: fied the cause of the • Paper does not meet problem, use the cor- specifications responding reference required.
Page 164: Messages
Problems During Data Transmission and the Print Cycle Messages Indicator lights Error (amber) Toner empty (amber) Paper empty (amber) Ready (green) Action key Blinking On or blinking See the explanation for Ready the LED chart. p. 5-6 Ready On or blinking See the explanation for Error the LED chart.
Page 165 Problems During Data Transmission and the Print Cycle When the Ready LED is on (1/6) LED Display Description Response Required Initializing Power on, initializ- Wait a few moments. ing. Warming Up Printer is warming Wait a few moments for the printer to warm up.
Page 166 Problems During Data Transmission and the Print Cycle When the Ready LED is on (2/6) LED Display Description Response Required Power Save Printer has entered a Send a print job. power conservation It takes some time mode. before the printer Printing is possible.
Page 167 Problems During Data Transmission and the Print Cycle When the Ready LED is on (3/6) LED Display Description Response Required Tray 1 Paper Empty Tray 1 is out of Add paper. paper. pp. 2-23, 2-32, 2-40 Tray 2 Paper Empty Tray 2 is out of Add paper.
Page 168 Problems During Data Transmission and the Print Cycle When the Ready LED is on (4/6) LED Display Description Response Required No Tray 2 Tray 2 is not in Load Tray 2. place. No Tray 3 Tray 3 is not in Load Tray 3.
Page 169 Problems During Data Transmission and the Print Cycle When the Ready LED is on (5/6) LED Display Description Response Required Black Toner Low The supply of toner Ready a new toner inside of the toner cartridge for cartridge is low but replacement.
Page 170 Problems During Data Transmission and the Print Cycle When the Ready LED is on (6/6) LED Display Description Response Required Drum Cartridge It is almost time to Ready a drum car- Almost Used replace the drum tridge replacement. cartridge. Since the drum car- tridge is on the same replacement cycle as the waste bottle and...
Page 171 Problems During Data Transmission and the Print Cycle When the Error LED is on (1/9) LED Display Description Response Required Paper Misfeed 1 A paper misfeed Remove the misfed occurred near the sheet of paper. For paper intake area. details, see "Clear- ing a Paper Misfeed"...
Page 172 Problems During Data Transmission and the Print Cycle When the Error LED is on (2/9) LED Display Description Response Required Video Under Run The buffer cannot Turn the power to handle the volume of the printer off then data being sent. on again.
Page 173 Problems During Data Transmission and the Print Cycle When the Error LED is on (3/9) LED Display Description Response Required Replace Black Toner/ Replace Toner: You can continue to Put Black Toner The toner cartridge print, one print at a Cartridge is empty.
Page 174 Problems During Data Transmission and the Print Cycle When the Error LED is on (4/9) LED Display Description Response Required Need Oiling Roller The oiling roller or Load the oiling fusing unit is not roller. p. 4-11 installed. Load the fusing unit. p.
Page 175 Problems During Data Transmission and the Print Cycle When the Error LED is on (5/9) LED Display Description Response Required Fatal Error: Requires servicing. Turn the power to Transfer Roller the printer off and then on again. If the same LED message continues to be dis- played, contact your dealer.
Page 176 Problems During Data Transmission and the Print Cycle When the Error LED is on (6/9) LED Display Description Response Required I/O Error (Network) A network port error Switch power off occurred. and on. The printer will return ready. Run the print cycle again.
Page 177 Problems During Data Transmission and the Print Cycle When the Error LED is on (7/9) LED Display Description Response Required Fatal Error: Requires servising. Turn the power to Laser Unit the printer off and then on again. If the same LED message continues to be dis- played, contact your dealer.
Page 178 Problems During Data Transmission and the Print Cycle When the Error LED is on (8/9) LED Display Description Response Required Fatal Error: Requires servising. Turn the power to Toner Rack the printer off and then on again. If the same LED message continues to be dis- played, contact your dealer.
Page 179 Problems During Data Transmission and the Print Cycle When the Error LED is on (9/9) LED Display Description Response Required Fatal Error: Requires servising. Turn the power to Toner Motor the printer off and then on again. If the same LED message continues to be dis- played, contact your dealer.
Page 180: Clearing A Paper Misfeed
Clearing a Paper Misfeed Clearing a Paper Misfeed When a paper misfeed occurs in the printer, remove the paper according to the following procedure. ATTENTION • The fusing unit inside the rear cover can become very hot during operation. Do not touch the area to avoid injury. Pull the paper from the paper exit port out toward you.
Page 181 Clearing a Paper Misfeed Button of the fusing unit Push and hold the fusing unit lock release lever lock release lever button and slide out the fusing unit. ATTENTION • The fusing unit is hot. Be WARNING! HIGH TEMPERATURE careful not to touch the area label surrounding the WARNING! HIGH TEMPERATURE label.
Page 182 Clearing a Paper Misfeed Pull out the paper from the fusing unit. Lift the misfeed clearing guide of the fusing unit and pull out the paper. Misfeed clearing guide Hold the lock release lever button and push in the fusing unit until it locks back into position.
Page 183 Clearing a Paper Misfeed 10. Close the rear cover, locking it into place. 11. Make sure that the button of OK (LOCKED) NG (UNLOCKED) the lock release lever is pushed up as shown. 12. Grasp and pull down the front Front cover cover lock release lever and lock release...
Page 184 Clearing a Paper Misfeed 13. Lift the misfeed clearing lever. Misfeed clearing lever 14. Pull out the paper from the rear rollers. Note • Do not touch the surface of the image transfer roller. It may lead to reduced print quality. Image transfer roller 15.
Page 185 Clearing a Paper Misfeed 16. Lift the misfeed clearing guide. Misfeed clearing guide 17. Pull out the paper from the toward the top. rollers 18. Close the misfeed clearing guide. To Be Continued 5-26...
Page 186 Clearing a Paper Misfeed 19. After clearing the misfeed, secure the drum unit into place by applying pressure at its top where the “ Press ” label is affixed. The drum unit will lock into place when it has been correctly inserted into the printer.
Page 187 Clearing a Paper Misfeed 22. Pull out the paper misfed in Tray 1. 23. Slide out the second cassette. 24. Pull out the paper from the paper path toward you. 25. Replace the second cassette. To Be Continued 5-28...
Page 188 Clearing a Paper Misfeed 26. Slide out the third cassette (option). 27. Pull out the paper from the paper path toward you. 28. Replace the third cassette. 5-29...
Page 189: Improving Print Quality
Improving Print Quality Improving Print Quality Symptom Cause Action Image is too The brightness setting Adjust the print density set- light on the host computer ting on the host computer to is not set properly. the desired level. The paper loaded in Replace the old paper with the tray is damp.
Page 190 Improving Print Quality Symptom Cause Action Image is too The brightness setting Adjust the print density set- dark on the host computer ting on the host computer to is not set properly. the desired level. The toner cartridge Change the cartridges and/ may be defective.
Page 191 Improving Print Quality Symptom Cause Action Partial void The paper being used See “Paper” for information image does not meet size regarding paper specifica- specifications. tions. p. 2-19 The paper loaded in Replace the old paper with the tray is damp. fresh dry paper.
Page 192 Improving Print Quality Symptom Cause Action White lines The toner cartridge Change the cartridges and/ may be defective. or the transfer belt unit. • See Toner Cartridge The drum cartridge p. 4-1 may be defective. • See Drum Cartridge The image transfer p.
Page 193 Graphics are The printer is receiv- Print the document using omitted (printout ing EPS graphic data. the Minolta Color Page- is text only). Works/Pro L [PSCRIPT] driver. 5-34...
Page 194 Improving Print Quality Symptom Cause Action Paper wrinkles Possible causes Check these conditions during printing. include: closely and take necessary • Paper is not the action. proper size. • Regarding paper size, see • Paper is not loaded “Paper” p. 2-19 properly in the tray.
Page 195: Chapter 6: Specifications
Chapter Specifications...
Page 196: Specifications Of Printer
Specifications of Printer Specifications of Printer Type: Desktop full color laser beam printer Printing system: Electrostatic dry powdered imaging system Exposure system: Laser diode and polygon mirror scanning Print density: 600 dpi 1,200 dpi 2,400 dpi dpi = dot/inch Paper feeding system: 2-way system (TRAY 1: multipurpose tray, TRAY 2: 250-sheet second cassette)
Page 197: Paper Types
Specifications of Printer Paper types: Plain paper 60 to 90 g/m (16 to 24 lbs.), Recycled paper 60 to 90 g/m (16 to 24" lbs.), Thick paper 90 to 157 g/m (24-1/4 to 41-3/4 lbs.), Transparencies sheet, Labels, Letterhead, Envelopes, J-Post (postcard 100 148 mm, 4"...
Page 198 Specifications of Printer Paper exit system: Face down exit system (Plain Paper 250 print maximum) System speed: 77 mm/ seconds First printing time: paper size A4/ Letter Legal print type Monochrome (plain paper) 32 seconds or less 38 seconds or less Monochrome (thick paper) 58 seconds or less None...
Page 199 Specifications of Printer Fusing system: Heat belt fusing system Acoustic noise: 39 dB (A) or less (idle state)/ 55 dB (A) or less (during operation) Power supply: 220V-240V 50/60Hz 4.5A Power consumption: During operation 800W or less/ during idle state (average), 45W or less (when the heater lamp is OFF) CPU: Hitachi HD6437034F20/20 MHz...
Page 200 Specifications of Printer Supply replacement: • Drum cartridge : Monochrome prints : after 20,000 sheets (when the black-to-white ratio is 5% on multi prints) Full color prints : after 5,000 sheets (when the color-to-white ratio is 20% on multi prints) •...
Page 201 Specifications of Printer Dimensions: Width 505 mm (20"), Depth 530 mm (20- 3/4"), Height 403 mm (15-3/4") 530mm (20-3/4") 505mm (20") Weight: Approximately 40 kg (77-1/4 lbs.) including the drum cartridge and toner cartridge Operating environment: Temperature: 10°C (50°F) to 35°C (86°F) with a fluctuation of 10°C (18°F) per hour.
Page 202: Specifications Of 250-Sheet Third Cassette Unit
Specifications of 250-sheet Third Cassette Unit Specifications of 250-sheet Third Cassette Unit Paper feeding system: 1-way system Paper types: Plain paper, recycled paper 60-90 g/m (16 to 24 lbs.), transparency sheet Paper size: A4, letter 8-1/2" 11", legal 8-1/2" 14" *All paper sizes are lengthwise only Paper capacity: Plain and recycled paper/250 sheets,...
Page 203: Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix Glossary...
Page 204 Glossary Glossary The following definitions apply specifically to Minolta Color PageWorks/Pro L Printers. Black gloss level The gloss levels for the color black between shiny and flat. Photographs often look best printed with a shiny black. Text is usually best printed with a flat, non-reflective black. The black gloss level can be adjusted in the Image Content dialog.
Page 205 Glossary Interface The means by which information is transferred from one part of a system to another. Refers to the format and procedure for transmitting data as well as the hardware used to enable the transmission. Interface connector The part used to connect a kind of cable for data transfer from another system.
Page 206 Glossary Printer driver A set of instructions in application software that translates formatting choices into printer commands. When installing the application, the user identifies the type of printer being used so that the application knows which printer driver to use. Print job A document that a application has processed and sent either directly to the printer or to the print queue.
Page 207: Appendix B: Quick Reference
Appendix Quick Reference...
Page 208: The Led Display
The LED Display The LED Display The LED display of the control panel is an important tool for identifying the operating status of your printer. Use the LED display in combination with the Troubleshooting chapter of this manual to maintain the high level of performance that your printer was engineered to provide.
Page 209 The LED Display When the Ready LED is on (1/2) p. 5-6 p. 5-6 p. 5-6 Initializing Warming Up Ready p. 5-7 Tray 3 Paper Low Power Save Tray 2 Paper Low p. 5-7 p. 5-7 Slowly blinking Tray 1 Paper Empty Tray 2 Paper Empty Tray 3 Paper Empty pp.
Page 210 The LED Display When the Ready LED is on (2/2) p. 5-9 p. 5-9 p. 5-9 No Tray 2 No Tray 3 Wait Action Black Toner Low Yellow Toner Low Magenta Toner Low pp. 4-1, 5-10 pp. 4-1, 5-10 pp. 4-1, 5-10 Drum Cartridge Almost Cyan Toner Low pp.
Page 211 The LED Display When the Error LED is on (1/2) Paper Misfeed 1 Paper Misfeed 2 Paper Misfeed 3 pp. 5-12, 5-21 pp. 5-12, 5-21 pp. 5-12, 5-21 Video Under Run Paper Size Error Warning Cover Open p. 5-13 pp. 2-23, 5-13 pp.
Page 212 The LED Display When the Error LED is on (2/2) Replace Black Toner/ Replace Yellow Toner/ Replace Magenta Toner/ Put Black Toner Car- Put Yellow Toner Car- Put Magenta Toner Car- pp. 4-1, 5-14 pp. 4-1, 5-14 pp. 4-1, 5-14 tridge tridge tridge...
Page 213 The LED Display When the Error LED is on (Fatal Error) (1/1) Transfer Roller SRAM, Drum, ROM, p. 5-18 Laser Unit Engine I/F, CPU p. 5-16 p. 5-16 p. 5-18 p. 5-18 p. 5-19 Fan Motor Main Motor Toner Rack p.
Page 214: Appendix C: Index
Appendix Index...
Page 215 Index About (Windows 95/Windows 98) Driver Settings 3-22 (Windows 95/Windows 98) 3-7 About (Windows NT 4.0) 3-42 Driver Settings Action key 2-10, B-1 (Windows NT 4.0) 3-27 Drum cartridge 2-5, 4-11 Black toner cartridge 2-6, 4-1 Energy Star Information inside of Blue (cyan) toner cartridge 2-6, 4-1 front cover...
Page 216 Index Safety information ii Loading transparencies/ labels (Tray 2/ Tray 3) 2-35 Specifications of printer 6-1 Specifications of 250 sheet Magenta (red) toner cartridge third cassette unit 6-8 2-6, 4-1 Switching Between the Expanded and Messages 5-5 Reduced Views 3-46 Misfeed (Paper jam) 5-12, 5-21 Moving the printer 1-5 Toner cartridge 2-5, 4-1...
Page 217: General Information
General Information...
Page 218: End User License Agreement
(whether reg- istered or unregistered), or any other rights, franchises or licenses in respect of the Software. Title to the Software and any copy made from it is retained by Minolta or such other owners. 3. LICENSE...
Page 219 You may terminate your license at any time by destroying the Software and all your copies of it or as otherwise described in these terms. Minolta may terminate your license if you fail to comply with these terms. Upon such termination, you agree to destroy all your copies of the Software.
Page 220 2. Le contrat de licence Ceci est un contrat de licence et non un contrat de vente. Minolta possède ou a obtenu une licence d’autres propriétaires, des droits de reproduction dans le domaine des logiciels. A l’exception de ce qui est indiqué...
Page 221 7. Résiliation du contrat. Vous pouvez mettre un terme à votre licence à tout moment en détruisant le logiciel et toutes ses copies comme prévue dans le contrat, Minolta peut mettre fin à votre licence en cas de non respect du contrat.
Page 222 Fontprodukten befinden, oder MINOLTA besitzt die Lizenzen an den entsprechenden Urhe- berrechten anderer Inhaber. Der Lizenznehmer erwirbt keine Rechte an der Software. MINOLTA oder die genannten anderen Inhaber bleiben Inhaber der Rechte an der in der Packung enthaltenen Kopie der Software und jedweder von ihr angefertigten Kopie. Die Verantwortung für die Wahl zur Erzielung der gewünschten Ergebnisse, Installation, Benut-...
Page 223 Der Lizenznehmer kann den Lizenzvertrag jederzeit beenden, indem er sämtliche Kopien der Software vernichtet oder entsprechend anderweitiger Bestimmungen dieses Vertrages handelt. MINOLTA kann den Lizenzvertrag mit dem Lizenznehmer beenden, wenn dieser diese Bedingungen nicht einhält. In diesem Fall erklärt sich der Lizenznehmer damit einver- standen, alle Kopien der Software zu vernichten.Jedweder Versuch, eine Kopie der Software...
Page 224 2. CONTRATTO DI LICENZA Il presente è un contratto di licenza e non un contratto di vendita. MINOLTA possiede, ovvero ha avuto la licenza da parte degli altri proprietari, i diritti di autore per il Software.
Page 225 5. GARANZIA LIMITATA MINOLTA garantisce che i mezzi su cui il Software è registrato sono privi di difetti nei materiali e nella fabbricazione secondo un normale uso. I dettagli della garanzia e le limitazioni per il Software sono descritti nella Dichiarazione di Garanzia Limitata che viene fornita insieme all’hardware.
Page 226: Addresses Minolta-Partners In Europe
05-41 558 511, Fax 05-41 212 681 Denmark • Minolta Danmark a/s, Valhøjs Allé 160, 2610 Rødovre 36 37 04 50 eller 36 37 04 52, e-mail: printer@minolta.dk Finland • Renatus Oy, P.O. Box 93, 02201 Espoo 09-42061, Fax 09-4206 200 France •...
Page 227 Poland • Minolta Polska sp.zo.o., Ul. Nowolipie 7A, 00-146 Warszawa 02-311-488, Fax 02-635-37-56 Portugal • Minolta Portugal Lda., Av. do Brasil 33a, 1700 Lisboa 01-79300-16, Fax 01- 7969547 Romania • Minolta Romania SRL, Soseaua Oltenitei 35-37, etaj 8, Sector 4, 712 12 Bucuresti 0330-68-35, Fax 0330-70-02 Slovakia •...
Page 228 Zagreb • Minolta Zagreb d.o.o., Supilova 7, 41000 Zagreb 01-611-6655, Fax 01-611-6656 General Information - 11...
Page 229 General Information - 12...
Page 230: Minolta Guarantee Certificate
3.1. UNIT During the Unit Guarantee Period MINOLTA will either repair or replace faulty Units falling within Clause 2.1. MINOLTA will inform the purchaser as to the choice of rem- edy within a reasonable time of inspecting the faulty Unit...
Page 231 Clause 2.2 within a reasonable time of inspecting the faulty Software 3.3 FAILURE Should MINOLTA fail to repair or replace the faulty Unit or faulty Software within the time limit specified in Clauses 3.1 and 3.2 the purchaser shall be entitled to claim a...
Page 232 From our interned website (http://www.service.minolta.de) you can get the latest printer driver updates and answers to various questions. Minolta’s hotline (see pages 10 and 11 in chapter Gener- al Information) supports you with the solution to many problems. Your technical representative will help you as well.

Minolta PAGEPRO L Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

Precautions for Use

Chapter 2: Using the Printer

The Printer, Parts and Supplies

Turning the Printer on and off

Paper

Loading Paper

Printing

Chapter 3: Printer Driver and Status Display

Using the Printer Driver under Windows 95/ Windows 98

Driver Settings

Using the Printer Driver under

Windows NT 4.0

Driver Settings

Using the Printer Status Display

Chapter 4: Maintaining Your Printer

Changing Cartridges

Cleaning the Printer

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

How to Troubleshoot

Problems During Data Transmission and the Print Cycle

Clearing a Paper Misfeed

Improving Print Quality

Chapter 6: Specifications

Specifications of Printer

Specifications of 250-Sheet Third Cassette Unit

Appendix A: Glossary

Appendix B: Quick Reference

Appendix C: Index

General Information

End User License Agreement

Addresses MINOLTA-Partners in Europe

MINOLTA Guarantee Certificate

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

Need help?

Questions and answers

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