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  • Page 1 2300 DL ® User’s Guide 1800687-001 EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 2: Thank You

    Registering the Printer Mail—Fill out and send in the registration card enclosed in your shipment or downloaded from www.onlineregister.com/minolta-qms/ Internet—Follow the instructions on www.onlineregister.com/minolta-qms/ Software Utilities CD-ROM—Follow the instructions on the CD-ROM. EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2 Using Media ..................9 Introduction 10 Media Specifications 11 Media Types 12 Plain Paper 12 Thick Stock 13 Envelopes 14 Labels 15 Letterhead and Memo Media 16 Postcards 16 Transparencies 17 EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 4 Opening the Status Display and Showing Supplies Status 46 Using the Status Display 47 Altering the Size of the Status Display Window 48 Closing the Status Display 48 6 Replacing Consumables ..............49 Consumable Life Expectancies 50 Contents EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 5 Solving Problems with Printing Quality 94 Status, Error, and Service Messages 101 Standard Status Messages 101 Error Messages 102 Service Messages 106 Additional Assistance 107 9 Installing Accessories ..............109 Introduction 110 Antistatic Protection 111 Contents EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 6 Consumable Life Expectancies 149 Plain Paper 149 Special Media 149 Regulatory Compliance 151 Safety Information 152 For Norway Users 154 For Finland, Sweden Users 155 Warning and Precaution Symbols 156 Contents EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 7 Meaning of Symbols 156 Working Safely with Your Laser Printer 159 Index ........................161 Contents EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 8 Contents EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 9: Software Installation

    Software Installation EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 10: Utilities And Documentation Cd-Rom

    Print Monitor magicolor TCP/IP port in Windows Me/98/95 environments Microsoft Print Monitor in Windows XP/2000/NT environments Status Display See also “Working with the Status Display” on page 45. Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 11: Installing The Printer Drivers And Software

    At least 128 MB of RAM CD-ROM drive 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet interface port, IEEE 1284 compliant type B parallel port, or USB Revision 1.1 compliant port Installing the Printer Drivers and Software EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 12: Windows

    Windows Insert the magicolor 2300 DL Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM in your PC’s CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM installer program starts automatically (if not, browse with the Windows Explorer to the CD-ROM location and double-click on setup.exe). Choose Printer Setup. Follow the instructions on the...

  • Page 13: Selecting Driver Options/Defaults

    Choose the driver’s properties as follows: – (Windows Me/98/95) From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display the Printers directory. Right-click the magicolor 2300 DL printer icon and choose Properties. Choose the Printer Properties. – (Windows 2000/XP) From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display the Printers directory.
  • Page 14 Depending on the version of the operating system, Apply may not appear. If this is the case, continue with the next step. Click OK to exit from the properties (preferences) dialog box. Selecting Driver Options/Defaults EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 15: Uninstalling The Printer Driver

    Uninstalling the Printer Driver This section describes how to uninstall the magicolor 2300 DL Printer Driver if necessary. From the Window’s taskbar, select Start/Programs/magicolor 2300DL Utilities. In the Uninstall window, select the magicolor 2300 DL. Then click on Uninstall. The magicolor 2300 DL driver will be uninstalled from your computer.
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  • Page 17: Using Media

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

  • Page 18: Introduction

    ) can be autoduplexed. See “Media Specifications” for supported sizes. Attention Use only MINOLTA-QMS-approved media. Using unsupported media such as inkjet paper will result in damaging the printer and in voiding your warranty. Introduction EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 19: Media Specifications

    Custom, Maximum 8.5 x 11.7 216.0.0 x g/m²) 297.0 Notes: *Tray 1 = Multipurpose Tray (MPT), Tray 2 = Optional Lower Feeder Unit Media Tray (letter or A4 media only) Media Specifications EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 20: Media Types

    Coated with a processed surface (such as carbon paper, digitally gloss- coated media, colored paper that has been treated) Carbon backed Unapproved iron-on transfer media (heat-sensitive paper, heat-pressure paper, heat-press transfer paper) Media Types EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 21: Thick Stock

    A4, or smaller media sizes. Tray 2 Not supported Orientation Face up Type Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. Media Types EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 22: Envelopes

    Approved for laser printing Printed on the front address side only Do not use envelopes that have Sticky flaps Tape seals, metal clasps, paper clips, fasteners, or peel-off strips for sealing Media Types EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 23: Labels

    Have labels that easily peel off Have the backing sheets that have peeled away or have exposed adhesive Labels may stick to the fuser, causing them to peel off and media jams to occur. Media Types EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 24: Letterhead And Memo Media

    Up to 50 postcards, depending on their thickness Tray 2 Not supported Orientation Face up Type Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. Media Types EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 25: Transparencies

    You can print continuously with transparencies. However, this could affect the media feed, depending on the media quality, static buildup, and printing environment. Format the information to be printed on the transparencies within your Media Types EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 26: What Is The Guaranteed Imageable (Printable) Area

    Nonguaranteed Area—Media Longer Than 11.7" (297 mm) Any media longer than 11.7" (297 mm) has an additional nonguaranteed area of 0.236" (6 mm) on the bottom of each page. Media Types EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 27: Page Margins

    (due to imageable area constraints). If you can custom-size your page in your application, use those sizes given for the imageable area for optimum results. Media Types EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 28: Loading Media

    See “Media Specifications” on page 11 for more information about media. Plain Paper If you already have media in Tray 1 and wish to change it, remove the media from Tray 1. Loading Media EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 29 Attention Always adjust the media guides after inserting the media. A guide that is not properly adjusted can cause poor print quality, media jams, or printer damage. Loading Media EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 30: Other Media

    In the printer driver, select Envelope mode. Then print the job. Open the flap of each envelope immediately (before it cools) after the envelope is delivered to the output tray. Loading Media EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 31: Tray 2 (Optional Lower Feeder Unit Media Tray)

    Do not overfill the tray. " # A fill limit mark is provided on the inside of the tray. Tray 2 holds 500 sheets of 22 lb bond (80 g/m²) paper. Loading Media EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 32: Duplexing

    Duplexing custom-sized media, envelopes, labels, postcards, thick stock, or transparencies is not supported. How do I manually duplex? " # Media jams may occur if the printed sheet(s) are not reinserted entirely flat. Duplexing EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 33: How Do I Autoduplex

    32 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256 MB Notes *You can duplex 2400 x 600 with 32 MB based on standard business documents (for example, without graphics). Duplexing EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 34: Output Tray

    Avoid moisture, excess humidity, direct sunlight, excess heat (above 95° F/35° C), and dust Avoid leaning against other objects or placed in an upright position Before using stored media, do a trial printing and check print quality. Output Tray EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 35: Additional Assistance

    To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. See the Service & Support Guide for a list of sources of service and support in the Americas. The most up-to-date worldwide information can be found at www.minolta-qms.com. Additional Assistance EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 36 EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 37: Working With The Printer

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

  • Page 38: About The Control Panel

    ! Allows you to cancel the current, or all print jobs ! Cancels the menu choice or selection if the user is in the menu structure at the time About the Control Panel EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 39: Cancelling Print Jobs

    While data is being processed or printed, press the Cancel key. By pressing the Right or Left keys, select either JOB CANCEL/CURRENT JOB or JOB CANCEL/ALL JOBS. Press the Select key. The print job(s) have now been cancelled. Cancelling Print Jobs EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 40: Configuration Menu Overview

    Legend CONSUMABLE USAGE BLACK YELLOW MAGENTA CYAN DRUM TONER TONER TONER TONER UNIT Defaults are bolded. *English language only. **Displays only when optional lower feeder unit is attached. Configuration Menu Overview EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 41: Menu/Engine Submenus

    Menu/Select key to select the Off option. In order to turn the Energy Saver back on, go to the Energy Saver menu and make another selection or select ENGINE/SERVICE/ RESTORE USER DEFAULT. Configuration Menu Overview EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 42: Selecting A Message Window Language

    If a printjob is received while the printer is in Energy Saver mode, the printer warms up, then returns to normal print mode before starting to print. Selecting a Message Window Language EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 43: Service Menu

    Resets the settings for Energy Saver, Auto Continue, and Chaining Tray (if lower feeder unit is attached) to their defaults: Energy Saver: 30 minutes Auto Continue: On Chaining Tray: On Selecting a Message Window Language EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 44: Network Menu

    The amount of toner remaining in the magenta toner Toner cartridge. Cyan Toner The amount of toner remaining in the cyan toner cartridge. Drum Unit The remaining service life for the OPC drum cartridge. Selecting a Message Window Language EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 45: Working With The Printer Driver

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

  • Page 46: Displaying Printer Driver Settings

    Displaying Settings in Windows 2000/XP From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display the Printers directory. Right-click the magicolor 2300 DL printer icon and choose Properties. Choose Printing Preferences. Displaying Settings in Windows NT 4.0 From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display the Printers directory.

  • Page 47: Common Settings For All Tabs

    Click this radio button to display a sample of the page layout in the figure area. Settings available are: Imaging area Paper size Orientation N-up Watermark Duplex/booklet Displaying Printer Driver Settings EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 48: Common Buttons

    Help on a Specific Item(?) Click to show a description of the item clicked in the title bar. Close Click to Close the Properties Sheet without saving any changes made. Displaying Printer Driver Settings EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 49: Setup Tab

    Design custom watermarks Specify duplex and booklet printing Specify paper source Define the type of media Refer to the printer driver’s online help for information on all of these functions. Setup Tab EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 50: Paper Tab

    Specify the number of copies Select/deselect collatation Print using a form overlay Edit/create a form overlay Refer to the printer driver’s online help for information on all of these functions. Paper Tab EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 51: Quality Tab

    Control the color purity of an image (Saturation) Control the clarity of an image (Sharpness) Refer to the printer driver’s online help for information on all of these functions. Quality Tab EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 52: Device Options Setting Tab

    Enter the user name that is sent with the print job(s) View information about the printer driver Refer to the printer driver’s online help for information on all of these functions. Device Options Setting Tab EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 53: Working With The Status Display

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

  • Page 54: Working With The Status Display

    Not available Available Opening the Status Display and Showing Supplies Status From the Start menu, choose Programs, then magicolor 2300 DL Utilities, and then magicolor 2300 DL Status. From the Display menu, choose Supplies Status to view remaining consumables life.

  • Page 55: Using The Status Display

    Supplies status—Displays consumables usage statuses (percentage remaining) for toner cartridges and the OPC. Refer to the Status Display’s online help for information on all of its functions. Using the Status Display EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 56: Altering The Size Of The Status Display Window

    Status Display remains available at the right end of the taskbar. Double-click the icon to open it again. Altering the Size of the Status Display Window EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 57: Replacing Consumables

    Replacing Consumables EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 58: Consumable Life Expectancies

    If multiple toner cartridges or consumables are empty at the same time, each message will flash for 3 seconds. Handle each message displayed on the message window. Consumable Life Expectancies EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 59: Special Media

    OPC drum. " # IDLE/ If you open the door before the message window reads MAGICOLOR 2300DL , the printer stops and repeats the calibration cycle. Consumable Life Expectancies EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 60: Replacing Consumables

    How can I tell if a toner cartridge is standard or high capacity? Refer to the label on the toner cartridge. Replacing Consumables Attention Failure to follow instructions as outlined in this manual could result in voiding your warranty. Replacing Consumables EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 61: Refilled Toner Cartridges

    Allow the toner to adapt to the environment for about one hour before use. Replacing Consumables EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 62 Press until REPLACE X TONER appropriate SIZE:STANDARD size is displayed. REPLACE X TONER SIZE:HIGH Once the ..PLEASE WAIT..appropriate size is displayed, press Then, it displays OPEN DOOR/REPLACE TONER. Replacing Consumables EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 63 Do not dispose of it by burning. Take out from the shipping carton a new toner cartridge of the same color as the one you are replacing. Replacing Consumables EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 64 Indicate in the message window which color toner you want to replace. Follow the steps below. Press Key (Until) Message Window Reads IDLE/MAGICOLOR 2300DL MENU/LANGUAGE Replacing Consumables EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 65 The printer must complete a 150-second calibration cycle after any consumable has been replaced. If you open the door before the IDLE/MAGICOLOR 2300DL message window reads , the printer stops and repeats the calibration cycle. Replacing Consumables EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 66: Replacing The Waste Toner Bottle

    Keep the waste toner bottle upright so the toner does not spill. Remove the two caps by turning them counterclockwise. Secure the two caps onto the two holes by turning them clockwise. Replacing Consumables EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 67: Replacing The Opc Drum Cartridge

    OPC life. You can also access the OPC drum cartridge supplies status using the Status Display (refer to “Working with the Status Display” on page 46). Replacing Consumables EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 68: Removing The Used Opc Drum Cartridge

    Support the bottom of the drum with your hand, then carefully pull the cartridge toward you and remove it. " # Dispose of the cartridge properly according to your local regulations. Replacing Consumables EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 69: Installing The New Opc Drum Cartridge

    If the lever is pressed during installation, the lock is released, and the cartridge is not installed correctly. Attention The cartridge should slide easily into the printer. Don’t force it. Replacing Consumables EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 70: Ordering Consumables

    Q-SHOP (www.q-shop.com). See the Service & Support Guide for a list of sources of service and support in the Americas. The most up-to-date worldwide information can be found at www.minolta-qms.com. Ordering Consumables EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 71: Maintaining The Printer

    Maintaining the Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 72: Maintaining The Printer

    Do not cover the printer immediately after using it. Turn it off and wait until it cools down. Do not leave the printer’s covers and doors open for any length of time, especially in well-lit places; light may damage the OPC. Maintaining the Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 73 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) information can be found at www.minolta-qms.com (click on the Answer Base). Make sure any parts removed during cleaning are replaced before you plug in the printer. Maintaining the Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 74: Cleaning The Printer

    (mild implements (such as detergent) wire or plastic cleaning pads) Abrasive or corrosive solutions that contain solvents (such as alcohol or benzene) Control Panel Exhaust Duct Printer Exterior Cleaning the Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 75: Interior

    The accumulation of paper dust and other debris on the paper transport roller can cause media-feeding problems. Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray) Interior Feed Rollers Remove all media from Tray 1. Cleaning the Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 76: Media Guide

    Close the media guide. Close the right door. Load the media into the tray again. Media feed roller Duplex Option Feed Rollers Open the duplex option door. Cleaning the Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 77 Place the removed waste toner bottle, with the openings facing up, on a stable surface (not the printer). " # Removing the waste toner bottle first will permit a clearer view of the brackets. Cleaning the Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 78 Lift the printer off of the lower feeder unit. Make sure two people are available to lift the printer when moving it. When moving the printer, keep the printer level to avoid toner spillage. Cleaning the Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 79 With the right door still open, place the printer on the lower feeder unit. Install the brackets (two at the front and one at the back), and then close the right door. Cleaning the Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 80: Printer Interior And Laser Lens Cover

    " # In compliance with UL guidelines, “The appliance inlet is considered to be the main disconnect device.” Printer Interior and Laser Lens Cover Open the front door. Cleaning the Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 81 The laser lens cover cannot be removed. Do not pull it with too much force. Wipe the surface of the laser lens cover with a soft, dry cloth. Cleaning the Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 82 Wipe the inside of the front door with a soft, dry cloth. Wipe the outside of the waste toner bottle with a soft, dry cloth. Close the front door. Cleaning the Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 83: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 84: Introduction

    ) page to verify the printer is printing correctly. Press Key (Until) Display Reads IDLE/MAGICOLOR 2300DL LANGUAGE SPECIAL PAGES PRINT CONFIG PAGE The configuration page prints and the printer goes back to IDLE/MAGICOLOR 2300DL Introduction EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 85: Preventing Media Jams

    200-sheet capacity—jamming may occur if you allow media to accumulate more than 200 sheets at a time). Allowing the output tray to fill with more than a few transparencies. Preventing Media Jams EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 86: Understanding The Media Path

    " # Since several sheets cycle through the printer/duplex unit at the same time, recovering from a media jam may require the removal of more than one sheet. Understanding the Media Path EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 87: Clearing Media Jams

    80 Inside the printer page 82 Near the duplex option page 84 In the output tray page 85 Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray) Remove the media from Tray 1. Clearing Media Jams EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 88: Tray 2 (Optional Lower Feeder Unit Media Tray)

    The media jam message is no longer displayed in the printer message window. Tray 2 (Optional Lower Feeder Unit Media Tray) While pressing in the tabs on each side of the media tray, remove the media tray. Clearing Media Jams EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 89 Open the right door of the lower feeder unit. Carefully remove the jammed media. Close the door. The media jam message is no longer displayed in the printer message window. Clearing Media Jams EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 90: Inside The Printer

    If a misfeed occurs in the vertical transport area, open the inner media guide, and then pull the misfed media down to remove it. Close the inner media guide. Clearing Media Jams EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 91: Fuser Jams

    Be sure to lower the two fuser unit levers before closing the right door. If the levers are not lowered, the right door cannot be closed. Close the right-side door. Clearing Media Jams EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 92: Duplex Option

    Check the right-side release to make sure the door is securely closed. Duplex Option Pull off the top of the duplex option to open the duplex option cover. Remove the jammed media in the directions shown in the illustration. Clearing Media Jams EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 93: Output Tray

    The media jam message is no longer displayed in the printer message window. Output Tray Remove jammed media from the output tray by gently pulling it to the left away from the media exit area. Clearing Media Jams EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 94: Solving Problems With Media Jams

    Media may still be Recheck the media path inside the jammed. duplex unit and make sure that you have removed all of the jammed media. Solving Problems with Media Jams EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 95 Tray 1. If the flaps are on the short edge, set the envelopes in Tray 1 so that the flaps are on the printer side. Solving Problems with Media Jams EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 96 Media supply roller is Clean the media supply roller. dirty. For more details, refer to “Media Rollers” on page 67. Solving Problems with Media Jams EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 97: Solving Other Problems

    Close all doors gently to securely. avoid jarring the printer. Make sure the waste toner bottle in installed correctly. There is a media jam. Check for a media jam. Solving Other Problems EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 98 Print the overlay file using a magicolor with an overlay file 2300 DL driver from the magicolor which has been 2300 DL Utilities and Documentation created by a CD-ROM. non-magicolor 2300 DL driver. Solving Other Problems EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 99 For N-up on multiple copies, choose multiple the application have Collate only in the driver’s Paper Tab. copies, the been set for collation. Do not set collation in the application. output is incorrect. Solving Other Problems EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 100 OPC drum. display reads IDLE/ MAGICOLOR 2300DL , the printer stops and repeats the calibration cycle. Solving Other Problems EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 101 Support Guide for support telephone numbers. Unsupported media Use MINOLTA-QMS-approved media. is being used. Refer to “Media Types” on page 12. Check www.minolta-qms.com/ products/ for currently approved media. Solving Other Problems EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 102: Solving Problems With Printing Quality

    The printer is not Relocate the printer on a flat, hard, sitting on a level stable, level surface that is large surface. enough to hold the printer. Solving Problems with Printing Quality EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 103 The OPC drum Remove the OPC drum cartridge and cartridge is damaged. check for damage. If it is damaged, replace the OPC drum cartridge and waste toner bottle. Solving Problems with Printing Quality EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 104 The OPC drum Remove the OPC drum cartridge and cartridge is damaged. check for damage. If it is damaged, replace the OPC drum cartridge and waste toner bottle. Solving Problems with Printing Quality EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 105 Remove the toner cartridge and check residual defective. for damage. If it is damaged, replace it images. (Engine/Replace Toner menu). Solving Problems with Printing Quality EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 106 Replace it with a new toner cartridge. The OPC drum Replace the OPC drum cartridge and cartridge is damaged. waste toner bottle. Solving Problems with Printing Quality EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 107 Off in the Color Matching color. requires Color area. Matching to be turned If you want color, lower the resolution off. to 1200 x 600 or 600 x 600. Solving Problems with Printing Quality EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 108 If the problem is not resolved, even after all of the above have been performed, contact Technical Support with the error information. Go to www.minolta-qms.com/support/ or see the Service & Support Guide for support telephone numbers. Solving Problems with Printing Quality EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 109: Status, Error, And Service Messages

    The printer is on and ready IDLE to receive data. MAGICOLOR 2300DL The printer is printing. PRINTING The printer is processing PROCESSING data. The printer is warming up. WARMING UP Status, Error, and Service Messages EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 110: Error Messages

    Decrease the speed. amount of data to be printed (for example, by decreasing the resolution), and then try printing again. Status, Error, and Service Messages EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 111 Replace the OPC drum DRUM LOW cartridge is nearing cartridge and waste end of life and should toner bottle. be replaced or the quality eventually fades. Status, Error, and Service Messages EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 112 Prepare more media to TRAY 2 LOW media. replenish the tray. The waste toner Install a new waste toner WASTE: NEAR FULL bottle is nearly full. bottle. Status, Error, and Service Messages EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 113 The waste toner Install the waste toner WASTE TONER BOX bottle is not installed. bottle. NOT ATTACHED Status, Error, and Service Messages EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 114: Service Messages

    SDRAM DIMM error. Contact Technical ERROR Support with the error DIMM information. RAM writing/reading Contact Technical ERROR error. Support with the error information. ROM error. ERROR Status, Error, and Service Messages EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 115: Additional Assistance

    See the Service & Support Guide for a list of sources of service and support in the Americas. The most up-to-date worldwide information can be found at www.minolta-qms.com. Additional Assistance EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 116 EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 117 Installing Accessories EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 118: Installing Accessories

    Check www.minolta-qms.com for availability of additional accessories. BuzzBox Parallel (US only) Wireless Interface Supported by external wireless communications adapter Attention Installing accessories always requires that the printer and accessories are turned off and unplugged during installation. Introduction EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 119: Antistatic Protection

    How Much Memory Do You Need? The amount of RAM installed in your printer governs which resolutions can be used with each media size. Antistatic Protection EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 120: Improved Performance Or High Coverage

    Letter, A4 Legal Notes Check the configuration page from the control panel (Special Pages/Print Config Page menu) to make sure the printer has enough RAM installed. Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 121: Installing A Dimm

    " # If you want to install more memory, you have to exchange the DIMM for DIMM with a larger memory capacity. Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 122 Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the printer. " # In compliance with UL guidelines, “The appliance inlet is considered to be the main disconnect device.” Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 123: Duplex Option

    0.0.0.0 Duplex Option Duplex (2-sided) printing can be done automatically with a duplex option and enough memory installed. See “Duplexing” on page 24. Kit Contents Duplex option Two thumbscrews Duplex Option EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 124: Installing The Duplex Option

    Remove any tape from the duplex unit. " # We strongly suggest that you save the packing materials in case you ever need to move or ship the printer. Duplex Option EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 125 Open the duplex option’s cover and tighten the two thumbscrews on the duplex option to secure the unit to the printer. Close the duplex option’s cover. Duplex Option EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 126 Check the configuration page from the control panel (Special Pages/Print Config Page menu) to verify the duplex option installation. Configure your driver for the new duplex option (see Chapter 4). Duplex Option EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 127: Optional Lower Feeder Unit And Tray 2

    Since consumables are installed in the printer, be sure to keep the printer level when moving it in order to prevent accidental spills. Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord and interface cable. Optional Lower Feeder Unit and Tray 2 EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 128 With another person’s help, place the printer onto the lower feeder unit. WARNING! Your printer weighs approximately 62 lbs (28 kg) fully assembled. Be sure to have help when lifting and moving it. Optional Lower Feeder Unit and Tray 2 EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 129 Using a screwdriver, tighten the screws enclosed with the lower feeder unit to secure the brackets. Optional Lower Feeder Unit and Tray 2 EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 130 (Special Pages/ Print Config Page menu) to verify the lower feeder unit installation. Configure your driver for the new lower feeder unit (see Chapter 4). Optional Lower Feeder Unit and Tray 2 EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 131: Repacking The Printer

    Repacking the Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 132: Storing The Printer

    You can also refer to the Service & Support Guide for sources of service and support in many areas of the world. The most up-to-date worldwide information can be found at www.minolta-qms.com. Storing the Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 133: Repacking The Printer

    You can also have a MINOLTA-QMS authorized service provider uninstall and repack your printer. For prices and availability, call 1 (877) 778-2657 in the Americas or see www.minolta-qms.com worldwide. Repacking the Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 134: Turn Off The Printer, Unplug The Power Cord, And Remove The Interface Cables

    133 H. Repack the OPC drum cartridge and transfer belt for page 134 shipment. A. Turn off the Printer, Unplug the Power Cord, and Remove the Interface Cables Repacking the Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 135: Remove The Media And The Tray 1 Media Support

    Pull the right-side door release lever, and open the right-side door. % % % % $ $ $ $ Repacking the Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 136: Lower Feeder Unit

    Lower Feeder Unit " # If you don’t have a lower feeder unit installed, skip to the next section. Slide tray 2 out of the printer and remove the media. Repacking the Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 137 Repack the lower feeder unit in its original shipping carton for storage or shipment. " # If you’re returning the printer for service, you don’t need to return the lower feeder unit unless instructed to do so. Repacking the Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 138: Remove The Waste Toner Bottle, Plug The Openings, And Dispose Of It According To Your Local Regulations

    E. Remove the OPC Drum Cartridge Rotate the transfer belt release lever clockwise to the top (11 o’clock) position. " # This releases the pressure on the transfer belt unit. Repacking the Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 139 Place the OPC drum cartridge in the protective bag supplied in the repacking kit (MINOLTA-QMS 2300 Series Repacking Kit 2600733-100). Repacking the Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 140: Remove The Transfer Belt

    Place the transfer belt and thumbscrews in the protective bag supplied in the repacking kit (MINOLTA-QMS 2300 Series Repacking Kit 2600733-100). Replace the packaging and tape, then close the front door. Repacking the Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 141: Repack The Printer For Shipment

    G. Repack the Printer for Shipment Use your own original packaging or order MINOLTA-QMS 2300 DL Replacement Packaging Kit 2600723-100. Replace the tape and packaging. Repacking the Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 142: Repack The Opc Drum And Transfer Belt Unit For Shipment

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

  • Page 143: Reinstalling The Printer

    G. Reconnect the power cord and MAGICOLOR 2300DL , the printer cables. stops and repeats the calibration H. Install the options. cycle I. Turn the printer on. Reinstalling the Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 144: Reinstalling A Transfer Belt Unit

    Replace the two thumbscrews. Rotate the transfer belt release lever counterclockwise to its correct (7:00 o’clock) position. Close the front door. Reinstalling the Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 145: A Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 146: Requirements

    For best output quality and longest consumables life, install the printer on a hard, flat, level (within ±1°slant) surface. Top View 5.9" (150 mm) 19.7" (500 mm) 11.8" (300 mm) Requirements EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 147: Side View

    Printer with Accessories Side View 14.1" (357 mm) 27.8" (705 mm) If you have added the optional lower feeder unit, the printer’s height will increase by approximately 5" (125.5 mm). Requirements EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 148: Location Requirements

    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. Requirements EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 149: Interface Panel

    & & & & Parallel Port Use a Centronics IEEE 1284 bidirectional parallel cable when connecting the parallel port on the printer to the parallel port on your computer. Interface Panel EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 150: Power Requirements

    4 amps for a 220–240 V system. Current Noise- Should not be connected to the same electrical outlet as generating the printer. Equipment Grounding Your printer requires a properly grounded AC outlet. Interface Panel EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 151: Energy Star Compliance

    (the engine remains on, but the fuser turns off). When a print job is received, the printer returns to normal power. Interface Panel EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 152: Engine And Controller Specifications

    Label/Thick (Letter/A4) 3.3 Print Speed—Autoduplex The following table defines the maximum print speed in pages per minute (ppm). Page size Monochrome ppm 4-color ppm Legal 3.24 Letter Engine and Controller Specifications EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 153: General

    1 fixed pitch, fixed size font for the configuration printing and the banner printing of Windows server. Standard Ethernet—10BaseT/100BaseTX interfaces Parallel—Centronics/IEEE 1284 bidirectional USB—USB (version 1.1) Type B connector Engine and Controller Specifications EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 154: Electrical

    Optional RAM 128 and 256 MB DIMMs For information about DIMMs recommended for your printer, see the magicolor 2300 DL Answer Base through the Internet at www.minolta-qms.com/ support/, or contact Technical Support. See the Service & Support Guide for a list of sources of service and support in the Americas.
  • Page 155 Transportation/Storage: Air pressure: 74.0–101.3 kPa Inclination Operating: ±1° or less slant at any point around the machine Optimal Operating Range Acceptable Operating Range Cº Fº Ambient Temperature Engine and Controller Specifications EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 156: Hazardous Chemical Substance Reporting

    (500 mm) (500 mm) Weight Main Body (including consumables, excluding media) 62 lbs (28 kg) Lower feeder unit 11.24 lbs (5.1 kg) Duplex option 3.97 lbs (1.8 kg) Engine and Controller Specifications EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 157: Consumable Life Expectancies

    This item needs replacing by user after... OPC Drum Up to 15,000 continuous monochrome or 7,500 Cartridge continuous color pages, or 5,000 intermittent (one-page jobs) monochrome or 4,100 intermittent color pages. Consumable Life Expectancies EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 158 Contact your local vendor or www.minolta-qms.com for purchase information, parts numbers, and pricing. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. If you have any questions, refer to www.minolta-qms.com/support, then click on the Answer Base. Consumable Life Expectancies EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 159: Regulatory Compliance

    Guideline (2001) of JBMIA Class A Energy Saver ENERGY STAR (USA, EU, and ENERGY STAR Compliant in basic Japan) configuration Immunity Require- International (EU) ments (EU) EN 55024 Immunity Characteristics Regulatory Compliance EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 160: Safety Information

    Do not throw the toner cartridge or toner into an open flame. The hot toner may scatter and cause burns or other damage. CAUTION: Keep out of reach of children. Laser Safety Safety Information EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 161: Internal Laser Radiation

    The label shown below indicates compliance with the CDRH regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States. Safety Information EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 162: For Norway Users

    Dersom apparatet brukes på annen måte enn spesifisert i denne bruksanvisning, kan brukeren utsettes for unsynlig laserstråling som overskrider grensen for laser klass 1. Dette en halvleder laser. Maksimal effekt till laserdiode er 5 mW og bølgelengde er 770–795 nm. Safety Information EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 163: For Finland, Sweden Users

    Make sure you observe all of the precautions listed in this manual. " # Note that some parts of the contents of this section may not correspond with the purchased product. Safety Information EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 164: Warning And Precaution Symbols

    A diagonal line indicates a prohibited course of action. This symbol warns against dismantling the device. A black circle indicates an imperative course of action. This symbol indicates you must unplug the device. Safety Information EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 165 Do not throw the toner cartridge or toner into an open flame. The hot toner may scatter and cause burns or other damage. Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet that is equipped with a grounding terminal. Safety Information EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 166 • When unplugging the power cord, be sure to hold onto the plug. Pulling on the power cord could damage the cord, resulting in a fire or electrical shock. Safety Information EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 167: Working Safely With Your Laser Printer

    Otherwise you may damage the cord. The result could be a short-circuit or a fire. Do not switch off the unit while printing is in progress. Working Safely with Your Laser Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 168 Do not remove any safety devices and do not alter the construction of the machine. The unit is equipped with high-voltage components. Using the machine improperly can result in a fire or an electric shock. Working Safely with Your Laser Printer EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...

  • Page 169: Index

    Booklet Binding 92 Demo page 34 Bottle, also known as box 50 DIMMs 111 Box, also known as the waste toner Dual In-Line Memory Modules bottle 50 See DIMMs 111 Index EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 170 Printer pauses 51, 92 Loading 20 Printing Margins 19 Method 145 Path 78 Preventing jams 77 Media jams 87 Media path 78 Resolution 145 Media storage 26 Memo media 16 Index EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
  • Page 171 24 Toner 145 Change toner size 35 Replace 35 Toner cartridges 149 Transparencies 17 Continuous printing 17 Troubleshooting 76 Duplexing 91 Media jams 87 Nothing is printed 94 Index EDNord Istedgade 37A, 9000 Aalborg - Telefon 9633 3500...
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