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  • Page 1 3100 ® Installation Guide 1800656-001C...

  • Page 2: Thank You

    Thank You Thank you for purchasing a magicolor 3100. You have made an excellent choice. Your magicolor 3100 is specially designed for optimal performance in Windows and TCP/IP networking environments. Trademarks The following are registered trademarks of MINOLTA-QMS, Inc.: QMS, the MINOLTA- QMS logo, and magicolor.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Hardware Installation Guide ..........1 Getting Acquainted with Your Printer ..........2 magicolor 3100 Features 2 Space Requirements 2 Locate your Printer... 3 Printer Parts 4 Documentation Set ................ 5 Setting up Your Printer ..............6 Shipment Contents 6 Unpacking the Printer 7...
  • Page 4 Configuration Menu Overview ............17 Menu Chart Conventions 17 Security Menu 17 Operator Control Menu 18 Administration Menu 19 Administration/Communications/Resident NIC/ CrownNet Menu 20 About the Control Panel ..............20 Selecting a Message Window Language 21 Control Panel Indicators 21 Control Panel Keys 22 Menu, Select, Previous, and Next Keys 23 Color Registration 23 About the Interface Panel ...............25...

  • Page 5: Hardware Installation Guide

    Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 6: Getting Acquainted With Your Printer

    Getting Acquainted with Your Printer magicolor 3100 Features Features Details Print Quality Print Speed (pages per minute Up to 16 Standard—600 dpi** [ppm])* (Letter/A4) Quality—1200 dpi Up to 16 Fine—1200 dpi Up to 8 SDRAM 256 MB 500-sheet Upper Media Tray...

  • Page 7: Locate Your Printer

    Front View Side View 23.6" 3.9" (600 m m ) 7.8" (200 m m ) (100 m m ) 5.9" (150 m m ) Front Front Locate your Printer... With these characteristics... But away from... On a hard, flat, stable, level (±5° or Direct sunlight.

  • Page 8: Printer Parts

    Attention For products installed outside North America, do not connect the groundwire to gas or water pipes or grounding for telephones. For further details, refer to the User’s Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. Printer Parts The following drawings illustrate the parts of your printer referred to through- out this guide, so please take some time to become familiar with them.

  • Page 9: Documentation Set

    Top Internal View Button A Button B 5—Duplexer rotator 1—Transfer unit 6—Fuser unit 2—Registration rollers 7—Imaging unit cover 3—Imaging unit 4—Imaging unit cover c d e Documentation Set If you’re using the Acrobat PDF version of this guide, click this icon to play a QuickTime video clip of the procedure described in the text.

  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Printer

    Manual Description Location User’s Guide This guides you through the day-to-day Documentation operation of your printer, including infor- CD-ROM mation on printing files, refilling print media, and replacing toner. It also includes information on additional accessories; cleaning, and maintaining your printer; improving print quality; and troubleshooting printer problems.

  • Page 11: Unpacking The Printer

    „ Two CD-ROMs (Software Utilities and Documentation ) „ Documentation (see “Documentation Set” on page 5) Interface cables aren’t included in the shipment. If you need cables, contact your local vendor or computer store. Unpacking the Printer 5 " We strongly suggest that you save the packaging materials in case you ever need to move or ship the printer.

  • Page 12: Installing The Imaging Unit

    Installing the Imaging Unit The imaging unit contains 4 OPCs (Optical Photo Conductors) and developers, and an imaging unit transfer roller that form the image that is developed and transferred to the media. Attention The OPCs are extremely sensitive to bright light, direct sunlight, and touch.
  • Page 13 Carefully remove the protective cover. Gently guide the imaging unit straight into the printer, following the arrows on the printer to seat all four pins. Attention You can damage the imaging unit if it is not aligned correctly. Remove the protective black sheet. 5 "...

  • Page 14: Installing The Toner Cartridges

    Installing the Toner Cartridges Your printer uses four toner cartridges: black, yellow, magenta, and cyan. A toner cartridge contains enough toner to print letter/A4-size pages at the percent coverage stated (other factors will also affect toner life): Black 8,500 4,250 2,833 2,125 1,700 1,417 1,214 1,063 Yellow, Magenta, 6,000 3,000 2,000 1,500 1,200 1,000 857 Cyan...
  • Page 15 Holding the cartridge with both hands, gently shake it seven or eight times to distribute the toner. 5 " The toner cartridge should be shaken only at this point, before installation and removal of the toner seal in step 6. Align the toner cartridge with the cartridge guides, and gently push the cartridge into the printer.

  • Page 16: Loading The Media Tray

    Loading the Media Tray For information about approved media, refer to chapter 2, “Using Media,” in the User’s Guide . To order approved media, contact your local vendor or go to Q-SHOP at www.q-shop.com. Pull out the media tray and remove the shipping spacers.
  • Page 17 Fan a stack of approximately 500 sheets of letter/A4 paper. A fill limit mark is provided on the inside right side of the tray. The upper media tray holds 500 sheets of 20 lb bond (75 g/m²) paper. Attention Do not overfill the tray. The paper should fit easily between the guides.

  • Page 18: Loading The Multipurpose Tray

    Slide the media tray back in. For information about loading and using A5 and other types of media, refer to chapter 2, “Using Media,” in the User’s Guide . Check the media gauge to make sure the tray is registering the loaded media.

  • Page 19: Installing Accessories

    Adjust the media guides to fit the paper size you’re loading. The tray extender supports long media. Fan a stack of approximately 100 sheets of paper. A fill limit mark is provided on the inside of the tray. The multipurpose media tray holds approximately 100 sheets of 20 lb bond (75 g/m²) paper.

  • Page 20: Plugging In/Turning On The Printer

    If you purchased any additional printer accessories, then install them now. If installation instructions are included with the accessory, follow them. If not, instructions are included in the User’s Guide . A list of accessories is in “Accessories and Consumables” on page 45 of this manual. Contact your local vendor or www.minolta-qms.com for purchase information.

  • Page 21: What's Next

    „ Connect the printer to your computer or a network (refer to the MINOLTA-QMS Software Installation Guide ). „ Install a magicolor 3100 printer driver (refer to the MINOLTA-QMS Software Installation Guide). Configuration Menu Overview Menu Chart Conventions The printer’s configuration menu allows you to customize the printer settings for your printing environment.

  • Page 22: Operator Control Menu

    Operator Control Menu Printer Configuration Operator Control Administration Security Copies 001-999 Duplex Long Edge, Short Edge, Off Collation Off, On Orientation Portrait, Landscape Upper, Multipurpose, Optional1*, Optional2* Inputbin Chain Inputbins Off, On Letter, Legal, A4, Executive, B5 JIS, A5, Statement, Folio, Multipurpose Sz 16 Kai, 32 Kai, Com10, C5, DL, Monarch, B5 ISO, C6, Chokei 3, Chokei 4, Postcard, Custom...

  • Page 23: Administration Menu

    Administration Menu Printer Configuration Administration Security Operator Control Timeouts Optional NIC* Communications Resident NIC Parallel ESP Default HP-GL LN03+* LinePrinter Emulations PostScript ImageServer* PCL 5e (TIFF & CALS) Print Status Header Inputbin Test Page 2 Trailer Inputbin Calibration Page Header Page Special Pages Status Page Type Trailer Page...

  • Page 24: Administration/Communications/Resident Nic/ Crownnet Menu

    Administration/Communications/Resident NIC/ CrownNet Menu Printer Configuration A dm inistration C om m unications R esident N IC O ptional N IC C row nN et M ode E m ulation M in K S pool D ef Job P rio P S P rotocol C om m on E therT alk...

  • Page 25: About The Control Panel

    Selecting a Message Window Language When you receive your printer, the message window language is set to English. However, status messages and configuration menus can be displayed in the message window in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese (Katakana), Portuguese, and Spanish. Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), and Korean (Hangul), don’t display in the control panel message window, but choosing them makes CrownView display in the correct language.

  • Page 26: Control Panel Keys

    Indicator No problem The printer requires operator attention (see the status message in the message window). The printer is The printer is receiving or processing data not receiving through one or more of its interfaces (usually data. accompanied by a status message in the message window).

  • Page 27: Menu, Select, Previous, And Next Keys

    Menu, Select, Previous, and Next Keys Before using any of these printer configuration keys, press the Online key to take the printer off line. Function Press Select to access a menu or to choose a displayed menu option. The Menu key provides access to the configuration menu. First press the Online key to take the printer off line, and then press the Menu key to access the configuration menu.
  • Page 28 Press Key (Until) Display Reads Message in Capital Letters REGISTRATION PG/YES REGISTRATION/REGISTRATION PG „ Wait for a Side Color Registration Page to print. Note the number below each set of swatches that shows which set aligns the straightest. If the straightest lines are all at the “0”...

  • Page 29: About The Interface Panel

    Press Key (Until) Display Reads Message in Capital Letters REGISTRATION PG/YES REGISTRATION/REGISTRATION PG The registration page prints again. Confirm that the registration is correct. Repeat the process for the other colors, if necessary. Online (twice) IDLE (and online button is on). 5 "...

  • Page 31: Software Installation Guide

    Software Installation Guide...

  • Page 32: Drivers And Utilities

    Software Utilities CD-ROM Regional Settings/Options (Windows) When you insert the Software Utilities CD-ROM (that ships with your printer) into your PC’s CD-ROM drive, it checks your PC’s Regional Settings/Options and automatically starts up in the language that is set (if this language is supported).

  • Page 33: Utilities And Ppds

    Drivers/ Use/Benefit Installation Location Instructions PostScript Driver This driver gives you access to all of the Parallel—page 32 for Windows printer features, including finishing, color Ethernet—page 34 2000/XP management, and advanced layout on the USB—page 36 Windows 2000/XP platform. PostScript Driver This driver gives you access to all of the Parallel—page 32 for Windows NT4...
  • Page 34 Utilities Use/Benefit Installation Instructions Page- This utility, designed with administrators in Readme on Scope mind, is a powerful tool allowing central- Software Utilities ized management of all the Crown printers CD-ROM; on your network. It is available for CrownBooks Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX platforms.

  • Page 35: Installing Printer Drivers And Software

    Installing Printer Drivers and Software You can install printer drivers and utilities via the Software Utilities CD-ROM and your PC’s parallel, Ethernet, or USB connection. Windows Environments Some Notes to Consider Begin Which Interface? Parallel Ethernet Set Printer IP Address Load Crown Print Monitor Install Printer Windows Driver Plug &...

  • Page 36: Plug And Play Installation

    Windows—Parallel Connection Plug and Play Installation 5 " Windows 95 and Windows NT4 do not support Plug and Play technology. If you’re using one of these platforms, skip to “Manual Installation” on page 33. 5 " Ethernet connections don’t support Plug and Play technology. If you’re using an Ethernet network connection, skip to “Windows—Ethernet TCP/IP”...

  • Page 37: Manual Installation

    Choose mqgsps.inf (minusb.inf is for USB only). Click on OK and OK again. Choose the MINOLTA-QMS magicolor 3100. Click on Next. If you have an older MINOLTA-QMS driver installed on your PC, you may be asked to replace existing driver. Click on Next.

  • Page 38: Dhcp Installation

    When the installation applica- tion window appears, select Install Printer Utility and Driver, and then follow the on-screen instructions to install the Crown Port Monitor. 5 " During software installa- tion you can view online help by choosing the Help button. Remove the CD-ROM from the PC, and store it in a safe place.
  • Page 39 Manual TCP/IP Installation Connect your printer to the network with an Ethernet cable. If necessary, in the Administration/Communications/Resident NIC/Crown- Net/TCPIP/Internet Address menu, enter the printer’s Internet address. The factory default Internet address is 161.33.128.24. If necessary, in the Administration/Communications/Resident NIC/CrownNet/TCPIP/Internet Address menu, enter the Internet address.

  • Page 40: Windows-Usb

    From the Start menu, choose 3100 Settings. Choose Printers. 3100 In the Printers window click the right mouse button on the magicolor 3100 printer icon to display the printer’s menu. 3100 3100 Choose Properties. Choose the Details tab (Windows Me/98/95) or Ports tab (Windows XP/2000/NT4).

  • Page 41: Macintosh

    , select OK, and MINOLTA-QMS Advanced Level 3 Driver browse back to your desktop folder. Select OK. A test page can now be printed for the magicolor 3100 in the Printers folder. Macintosh You can connect your printer by several different methods. „...
  • Page 42 used with OS X, not all advanced printing features will be available. Advanced printing features are still available under OS 9.1, or when print- ing from the Classic Environment in OS X. To obtain the latest PPD for OS X, connect to the MINOLTA-QMS website at www.minolta-qms.com (select Online Help &...
  • Page 43 Macintosh—PPDs and Utilities (OS9) Installation Insert the autoloading Software Utilities CD-ROM. Double-click the INSTALL icon. Follow the instructions on the screen. Macintosh OS 9 .x —USB Plug one end of the USB cable into the PC and the other into the printer’s USB port.
  • Page 44 Choose the Change button in the PostScript Printer Description section. In the resulting window, select the magicolor 3100 PPD, and choose Select. Choose the Change button in the USB Printer Selection section. In the resulting window, select the magicolor 3100, and click OK.
  • Page 45 Double-click the desktop printer icon, and the printer’s queue window opens. From the Printing menu, choose Change Setup. Use the printer setup window to set your printer’s options and features. Choose the Change popup menu to select the option or feature. Click the To popup menu to change the setting for the selected option or feature.
  • Page 46 Locate and double-click the Print Center utility to open it. In the Printer List window, choose Add Printer. In the resulting window, select USB for the printer type. If your printer is connected properly, you will see magicolor 3100 in the window. Installing Printer Drivers and Software...

  • Page 47: Unix, Linux, Netware, And Ndps

    Choose the Printer Model popup menu to select the magicolor 3100 PPD, and choose Add. The printer should appear in the Printer List. UNIX, Linux, NetWare, and NDPS For UNIX, Linux, NetWare 3, NetWare 4, NetWare 5, and NDPS installation, refer to the CrownBooks .
  • Page 48 Symptom Cause Solution No lights or There is no power supply Make sure there is power supplied messages to the AC outlet. to the AC outlet. appear on The power cord is not Turn the printer off, plug in the the control plugged in securely into power cord securely, and then turn...

  • Page 49: Accessories And Consumables

    Symptom Cause Solution You can’t The tray does not have Check that the media trays are print a media. loaded with media, in place, and status page. secure. The printer’s cover isn’t Make sure the cover is closed closed securely. gently and securely.

  • Page 50: Accessories And Consumables

    Accessories Description Remark(s) BuzzBox Via parallel connection for 100, 120, and 220 volts Emulation Crown for DECnet-TCP/IP Equipped with 10BaseT connector Interface CrownNet for Ethernet Equipped with RJ45 connector 10BaseT/100BaseTX Interface CrownNet for Token-RIng Equipped with STP and UTP connectors Interface Dual In-Line Memory Modules Additional memory must be 64, 128, or...

  • Page 51: Consumables

    Consumables Attention Consumable life is expressed in simplex letter/A4 pages at normal 5% coverage in continuous printing. A duplex page is equivalent to two simplex pages. The stated life expectancy of each consumable is based on printing under specific operating conditions, such as media type and size.

  • Page 52: Regulatory Compliance

    Electro- FCC (USA) magnetic Title 47 CFR Ch. I, Emissions Part 15 Class B Digital Device (EMI) Class A Digital Device with optional Token-Ring interface installed Industry Canada (Canada) ICES-003 Issue 3 Class B Digital Device Class A Digital Device with optional Token-Ring interface installed International (EU)

  • Page 53: En 55022

    frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:...

  • Page 54: Laser Safety

    Laser Safety This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation. Since radiation emitted inside the printer is completely confined within protec- tive housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.
  • Page 55 These Actions Will Result in Voiding Your Warranty „ Use of nonsupported transparency (OHP) media, Print Media such as coated color transparencies. „ Use of other nonsupported print media, such as ink jet paper. See chapter 2, “Using Media,” in the User’s Guide for information about media.

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