Thank You Thank you for purchasing a magicolor 2500W. You have made an excellent choice. Your magicolor 2500W is specially designed for optimal performance in Windows environments. Trademarks KONICA MINOLTA and the KONICA MINOLTA logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of KONICA MINOLTA HOLDINGS, INC.
Recycling of this product will help to conserve natural resources and prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health caused by inappropriate waste handling. This product complies with RoHS (2002/95/EC) direc- tive. EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
About the Cancel KEY Continuing a Print Job after an Error Message 7 Cancelling a Print Job 7 2 About the Software ................... 9 Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM 10 Drivers Utilities Contents EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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Recovering from a Status Display Alert 22 Closing the Status Display 22 4 Using Media .....................23 Media Specifications 24 Media Types 25 Plain Paper Thick Stock Envelopes Labels Letterhead Postcards Transparencies Glossy Contents EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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Solving Other Problems 81 Solving Problems with Printing Quality 84 8 Installing Accessories ..................91 Dust Cover 92 Installing the Dust Cover Loading Media in Tray 1 with the Dust Cover installed Contents EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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A Appendix ......................95 Safety Specifications 96 Technical Specifications 96 Printer Consumable Life Expectancy Chart Contents EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
Front View with Option The dust cover is a standard feature on 120 V printers in the Americas and Taiwan, but an optional accessory in other areas. Getting Acquainted with Your Printer EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
7—Transfer belt unit 8—Fuser unit 9—Fuser separator levers 10—Drum cartridge 11— Toner cartridge carousel (con- taining 4 toner cartridges: C, M, Y and K) 12—Toner cartridge Getting Acquainted with Your Printer EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
Rear View 1—USB port Front View with Option 1—Dust cover Getting Acquainted with Your Printer EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
5—Cancel key About the Indicators The indicators use five types of signals: Slow blinking—1 blink every 2 seconds Blinking—1 blink per second Rapid blinking—2 blinks per second About the Control Panel EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
(orange) (green) (orange) Rapid- Rapid- The installed Install a blinking blinking toner cartridge KONICA is of an unap- MINOLTA toner proved type. cartridge. About the Control Panel EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
Cancel key for more than 5 seconds. Release the Cancel key after both indicators light up. The current print job has now been cancelled. About the Control Panel EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
For details, refer to “Working with the Status Display” on page 20. Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
From the Start menu, choose Printers and Faxes to display the Printers and Faxes directory. Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA mag- icolor 2500W printer icon. Select the Printing Preferences-Basic tab. System Requirements EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
Click Apply. Click OK to exit from the Properties dialog box. Uninstalling the Printer Driver This section describes how to uninstall the magicolor 2500W Printer Driver if necessary. From the Start menu, choose Programs (Windows XP: All Programs), then KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 2500W Utilities, and then KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 2500W Uninstall.
Click the button to display a sample of the page layout in the figure area. This button does not appear on the Watermark, Quality, and Version tabs. Using the Printer Driver EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
Select the output media size Zoom (expand/reduce) documents Specify the paper source Specify the type of media Specify the number of copies Turn on/off job collation Using the Printer Driver EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
Specify whether to print in color or grayscale Control the darkness of an image (Brightness) Adjust the contrast (Contrast) Adjust the saturation of printed image (Saturation) Using the Printer Driver EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
Specify the color matching for printing documents Specify the resolution for the printout Version Tab The Version Tab allows you to view information about the printer driver. Using the Printer Driver EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
Use one of the following steps to open the Status Display: Windows XP/Server 2003—From the Start menu, choose All Pro- grams, then KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 2500W Utilities, and then KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 2500W Status. Windows 2000/Me/98SE—From the Start menu, choose Programs, then KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 2500W Utilities, and then KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 2500W Status.
When the Status Display detects a printing problem, the icon on the Windows task bar changes from green to yellow or red, depending on the severity of the printer problem. Recognizing Status Display Alerts EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
Double-click the icon to open the Sta- tus Display window again. Wait at least 5 seconds before opening the Status Display again after it has been closed. Recovering from a Status Display Alert EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
Custom Size, Maximum 8.5 x 11.71 216.0 x 297.0 For custom sizes, use the printer driver to specify the settings within the ranges shown in the above table. Media Specifications EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
Already been printed on by another printer, copier, or fax machine Dusty Wet (or damp) Keep media between 35% and 85% relative humidity. Toner does not adhere well to moist or wet paper. Layered Media Types EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
43 lb bond is also referred to as 90 lb index stock. DO NOT use thick stock that is Mixed with any other media in the trays (as this will cause printer misfeed- ing) Media Types EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
Tape seals, metal clasps, paper clips, fasteners, or peel-off strips for seal- Transparent windows Too rough of a surface Material that will melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or emit dangerous fumes Been presealed Media Types EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
Labels may stick to the fuser, causing them to peel off and media misfeeds to occur. Are precut or perforated OK to use Do not use Shiny backed paper Full-page labels (uncut) Media Types EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
Precut or perforated Preprinted or multicolored (may result in media mis- feeds) If the postcard is warped, press on the warped area before putting it in Tray 1. Media Types EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
Loading a large number of transparencies at one time may cause static buildup, thus causing feeding problems. Capacity Tray 1 Up to 50 transparencies, depending on their thickness Orientation Face up Driver Transparency Media Type Media Types EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
The guaranteed imageable (printable) area for all media sizes is the page size minus 4 mm (0.157") from all edges of the media. Media Types EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
(due to imageable area constraints). If you can cus- tom-size your page in your application, use those sizes given for the imagea- ble area for optimum results. Media Types EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
For details on the types and sizes of media that can be printed from Tray 1, refer to “Media Specifications” on page 24. Loading Plain Paper Open Tray 1. Loading Media EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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Load the paper face up in the tray. Do not load paper above mark. Up to 200 sheets (80 g/m [22 lb]) of plain paper can be loaded into the tray at one time. Loading Media EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
When loading media other than plain paper, set the media mode (for exam- ple, Envelope, Label, Thick Stock, or Transparency) in the driver for optimum print quality. Loading Envelopes Open Tray 1. Remove any media in the tray. Loading Media EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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Up to 10 envelopes can be loaded into the tray at one time. For envelopes with the flap along the long edge, load the envelopes with the flap toward the left of the printer. Loading Media EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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If there is paper in the output tray, remove it, and then fold up the out- put tray before opening the top cover. Do not touch the transfer belt. Loading Media EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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Loading Label Sheets/Postcards/Thick Stock/ Transparencies Open Tray 1. Remove any media in the tray. Loading Media EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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Load the media face up in the tray. Up to 50 sheets can be loaded into the tray at one time. Slide the media guides against the edges of the media. Loading Media EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
If a misfeed occurs during duplex printing, printing cannot continue from the point where it was stopped after the misfeed is cleared. Repeat the procedure starting with step 2. Manual Duplexing EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
35°C [95°F]), and dust. Avoid media leaning against other objects or placing it in an upright posi- tion. Before using stored media, do a trial printing and check print quality. Output Tray EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
CAUTION If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately with cool water and consult a doctor. Contact the following URL for recycling information. US:http://printer.konicaminolta.net/products/recycle/index.asp Europe:http://www.minolta-qms.nl/nlen/frames/cleanplanet.htm Replacing Consumables EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
Toner key, the black, yellow, then magenta toner cartridge moves so that they can be replaced. The indicator for the toner cartridge that was moved so that it can be replaced lights up. Replacing Consumables EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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You can identify the toner cartridge by the color of the handle and by the let- ter molded into the han- dle: C (cyan), M (magenta), Y (yellow) and K (black). Replacing Consumables EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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Prepare a new toner cartridge. Shake the cartridge a few times to distribute the toner. Make sure that the toner roller cover is securely attached before shaking the toner cartridge. Replacing Consumables EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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Press down on the toner car- tridge until it snaps into place. Replacing Consumables EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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If you open a cover before the printer is reset, the calibration stops, then starts over again after the cover is closed. Replacing Consumables EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
Do not touch the transfer belt. Carefully pull out the drum car- tridge. Note Dispose of the used drum cartridge according to your local regulations. Do not burn the drum cartridge. Replacing Consumables EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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Prepare the new drum cartridge. Do not touch the PC drum on the drum car- tridge. Install the new drum cartridge. Carefully close the top cover. Replacing Consumables EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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If you open a cover before the printer is reset, the calibration stops, then starts over again after the cover is closed. Replacing Consumables EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
Always close the printer’s covers gently. Never subject the printer to vibra- tion. Do not cover the printer immediately after using it. Turn it off and wait until it cools down. Maintaining the Printer EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately with cool water and consult a doctor. Make sure any parts removed during cleaning are replaced before you plug in the printer. Maintaining the Printer EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
Be sure to turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning. Exterior Control Panel Ventilation Grille Ready Error Rotate Cancel Toner Filter Printer Exterior Cleaning the Printer EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
Do not touch the transfer belt. Slowly pull out the drum car- tridge. Cleaning the Printer EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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(such as sunlight). Clean the media feed rollers by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth. BOTTOM Cleaning the Printer EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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Clean the laser lens by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. BOTTOM Reinstall the drum cartridge. Cleaning the Printer EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
If this printer is not to be used for an extended period of time, store the printer with the fuser separator levers raised (set to the envelope position). Storing the Printer EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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Storing the Printer EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
200 sheets at one time). Allowing the output tray to fill with more than a few transparencies. Preventing Media Misfeeds EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
Blinking Communication Error Check the printer cable. Print Over-run Turn off the printer. After a few seconds, turn on the printer. Change to a lower resolution. Understanding the Media Path EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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Install the drum car- toner cartridge is not tridge and all toner installed. cartridges. Front cover or top cover Close the front cover is open. and top cover. Indicator Messages EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
Action indicator indicator (green) (orange) Rapid blink- Fatal error Turn the printer off, then on again. If the problem persists, contact your vendor or authorized ser- vice provider. Indicator Messages EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
If, after clearing the media misfeed, the misfeed message in the control panel window persists, open and close the printer’s covers. This should clear the misfeed message. Clearing Media Misfeeds EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
Do not touch the transfer belt. Slowly pull out the drum car- tridge. Clearing Media Misfeeds EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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(such as sunlight). Push the fuser separator levers back as far as possible. Clearing Media Misfeeds EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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Remove any misfed media. Clearing Media Misfeeds EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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Return the fuser separator levers to their original positions. Reinstall the drum cartridge. Clearing Media Misfeeds EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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Carefully close the top cover. Clearing Media Misfeeds EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
The recommended Load the transparencies or label transparency or label sheets according to the manufacturer’s sheet is facing the instructions. wrong way in Tray 1. Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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The media feed roller Clean the media feed roller. is dirty. For more details, refer to “Interior” on page 61. Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
The wrong media is Check that the media type set in the being used. driver matches the media loaded in the printer. Solving Other Problems EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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There is a foreign Turn off the printer and remove the object stuck inside object. If you cannot remove it, contact the printer. Technical Support. Solving Other Problems EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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Envelopes are being Before printing envelopes, place the printed with the fuser fuser separator levers in the envelope separator levers in position. the plain paper posi- tion. Solving Other Problems EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
The printer is not Put the printer on a flat, hard, level sur- level. face not to exceed ±1° slant in any direction. Solving Problems with Printing Quality EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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If it is damaged, replace it. defective. The drum cartridge is Remove the drum cartridge and check defective. for damage. If it is damaged, replace it. Solving Problems with Printing Quality EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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If it is damaged, replace it. The fuser separator Return the fuser separator levers to levers are adjusted the plain paper setting. for envelope printing. Solving Problems with Printing Quality EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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If it is damaged, replace it. defective. The drum cartridge is Remove the drum cartridge and check defective. for damage. If it is damaged, replace it. Solving Problems with Printing Quality EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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One or more of the Check the control panel. If necessary, toner cartridges are replace the specified toner cartridge. low or empty. Solving Problems with Printing Quality EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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If the problem is not resolved, even after all of the above have been per- formed, contact Technical Support with the error information. For contact information, refer to the Need Assistance Sheet. Solving Problems with Printing Quality EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
Depending on the sales region, the dust cover is not included with this printer. If necessary, purchase this part from your sales representa- tive. Installing the Dust Cover Open Tray 1. Install the dust cover. Dust Cover EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
Remove the lid from the dust cover, and then open the front panel of the dust cover. Slide the media guides to pro- vide more space between them. Dust Cover EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
Slide the media guides against the edges of the media. Close the front panel of the dust cover, and then reattach the lid to the dust cover. Dust Cover EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
23.0 seconds for A4, Letter (plain paper) Print speed Monochrome: 20.0 pages per minute for A4, Letter (plain paper) Full color: 5.0 pages per minute for A4, Letter (plain paper) Safety Specifications EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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220 to 240 V: 7 A or less Acoustic Noise Printing: 52 dB or less Standby: 35 dB or less External dimensions Height: 349 mm (13.7") Width: 430 mm (16.9") Depth: 395 mm (15.6") Technical Specifications EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
In addition, the life will be affected by the temperature and humidity of the operating environment. Technical Specifications EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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Indicator Error messages 70 Service messages 72 Status message 6 Consumables Toner cartridge 44 Labels 28 Layout tab 16 Dust cover 92 Letterhead 29 Loading media 33 Envelope 27 Index EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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Overlay printing 82 Overlay tab 16 Page margins 32 Plain paper 25 Postcard 29 Preventing media misfeeds 69 Print quality 84 Printer Parts 3 Printer driver 14 Setting 12 Index EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 AAlborg - telefon 96333500...
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