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Konica Minolta Magicolor 5430 DL User Manual

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  • Page 1 5430 DL ® User’s Guide 4138-7743-02A 1800760-001B...

  • Page 2: Trademarks

    Trademarks KONICA MINOLTA and the KONICA MINOLTA logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of KONICA MINOLTA HOLDINGS, INC. magicolor is a trademark or registered trademark of KONICA MINOLTA PRINTING SOLU- TIONS U.S.A., INC. Copyright Notice Copyright © 2004 KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Marunouchi Center Building, 1-6-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0005, Japan.

  • Page 3: Software License Agreement

    SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT This package contains the following materials provided by Konica Minolta Business Technolo- gies, Inc. (KMBT): software included as part of the printing system, the digitally-encoded machine-readable outline data encoded in the special format and in the encrypted form (“Font Programs”), other software which runs on a computer system for use in conjunction with the...
  • Page 4 11. Notice to Government End Users: The Software is a “commercial item,” as that term is defined at 48 C.F.R.2.101, consisting of “commercial computer software” and “commercial computer software documentation,” as such terms are used in 48 C.F.R. 12.212. Consis- tent with 48 C.F.R.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Trademarks Copyright Notice Notice SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT 1 Introduction ... 1 Getting Acquainted with Your Printer 2 Space Requirements Printer Parts Front View 3 Rear View 4 Accessory 4 Front View with Options 4 2 Software Installation ... 5...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Setup Tab Paper Tab Quality Tab Device Options Setting Tab 3 Using the Windows Status Display and Printer Status Monitor Center ...13 Working with the Status Display 14 Introduction Opening the Status Display and Showing the Supplies Status Altering the Size of the Status Display Window...
  • Page 7 Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle Replacing the Transfer Roller Replacing the Transfer Roller 68 Replacing the Ozone Filter 71 Replacing the Transfer Belt Unit 7 Maintaining the Printer ... 79 Maintaining the Printer 80 Cleaning the Printer 82 Exterior Media Rollers...
  • Page 8 Cleaning the Media Feed Rollers (All Trays) 83 Duplex Option Feed Rollers 84 Cleaning the Media Transfer Rollers for Tray 2 and 3 85 Cleaning the Laser Lens of the Printer 8 Troubleshooting ...87 Introduction 88 Printing the Configuration Page 88...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction...

  • Page 10: Getting Acquainted With Your Printer

    337 mm (13.3") The options appear shaded in the above illustration. 727 mm (28.6") 480 mm (18.9") 60 mm (2.4") 420 mm (16.5") 957 mm (37.7") 520 mm (20.5") Getting Acquainted with Your Printer 100 mm (3.9")

  • Page 11: Printer Parts

    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. Front View 1—Control panel 2—Output tray 3—Top cover 4—Fuser unit 5—Right side cover 6—Transfer roller...

  • Page 12: Rear View

    1—Power switch 2—Ozone filter 3—Power connection 4—10Base-T/100Base-TX (IEEE 802.3) Ethernet Interface port 5—USB port 6—Ventilation grilles Accessory 1—Laser lens cleaning tool Front View with Options 1—Duplex option 2—Lower feeder units (Tray 2 and Tray 3) Getting Acquainted with Your Printer...

  • Page 13: Software Installation

    Software Installation...

  • Page 14: Utilities And Documentation Cd-Rom

    Windows XP/Server 2003/2000 Printer Driver for Windows Me/98SE Printer Driver for Windows NT 4.0 Printer Driver for Macintosh OS X For details of the Macintosh printer driver, refer to the magicolor 5430 DL Reference Guide. Utilities Utilities Status Display (Windows only)

  • Page 15: System Requirements

    – Mac OS X v10.2 or later Free hard disk space – Approximately 20 MB of free hard disk space for printer driver and sta- tus display – Approximately 128 MB of free hard disk space for image processing More than OS recommendation...

  • Page 16: Selecting Driver Options/Defaults

    Choose the driver’s properties as follows: – (Windows XP/Server 2003) From the Start menu, choose Printers and Faxes to display the Printers and Faxes directory. Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA mag- icolor 5430DL printer icon and choose Printing Preferences. – (Windows 2000) From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display the Printers directory.

  • Page 17: Uninstalling The Printer Driver (For Windows)

    Click OK to exit from the Properties dialog box. Uninstalling the Printer Driver (For Windows) This section describes how to uninstall the magicolor 5430 DL Printer Driver if necessary. From the Start menu, choose Programs (Windows XP/Server 2003: All Programs), KONICA MINOLTA, magicolor 5430DL Utilities, and then magicolor 5430DL Uninstall.

  • Page 18: Windows 2000/Me/98Se

    5430DL printer icon and choose Printing Preferences. Windows Me/98SE—Right-click the magicolor 5430DL printer icon and choose Properties, then select Printer Properties. Windows NT 4.0—Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 5430DL printer icon and choose Document Defaults. Using the Printer Driver Common Buttons The buttons described below appear on each tab.

  • Page 19: Easy Set

    Check this option button to display a sample of the page layout in the figure area. Printer Figure Check this option button to display an image of the printer (with all installed options) in the figure area. Setup Tab The Setup tab allows you to...

  • Page 20: Quality Tab

    The Device Options Setting tab allows you to Automatically identify installed options Activate the optional lower feeder units (Tray 2 and 3) and/or the duplex option Enter the user name that is sent with the print job(s) View information about the printer driver Using the Printer Driver...

  • Page 21: Using The Windows Status Display And Printer Status Monitor Center

    Using the Windows Status Display and Printer Status Monitor Center...

  • Page 22: Working With The Status Display

    Use one of the following steps to open the Status Display: Windows XP/Server 2003—From the Start menu, choose All Pro- grams, KONICA MINOLTA, magicolor 5430DL Utilities, and then mag- icolor 5430DL Status. Windows 2000/Me/98SE/NT 4.0—From the Start menu, choose Pro- grams, KONICA MINOLTA, magicolor 5430DL Utilities, and then mag- icolor 5430DL Status.

  • Page 23: Recognizing Status Display Alerts

    Select Popup Message—Allows you to choose which message(s) you want to bring to the foreground when that particular condition occurs with the printer. Printer Information—Allows you to check various information such as the number of prints. Supplies Status—Displays the usage status (approximate percentage remaining) of each toner cartridge.

  • Page 24: Working With The Printer Status Monitor Center

    KONICA MINOLTA–specific SLP and PJL que- ries such as magicolor 2300 DL and magicolor 5430 DL. If a KONICA MINOLTA product is not compatible with both SLP and KONICA MINOLTA–specific PJL, Printer Status Monitor Center cannot be used.

  • Page 25: Using The Printer Status Monitor Center

    Using the Printer Status Monitor Center Printer Name—Displays the model name of the local printer or printer on the network together with a printer icon. The printer icon changes color according to the connection and printer status. A red icon indicates an error, a yellow icon indicates a warning, and a green icon indicates normal operation.

  • Page 26: Recognizing Printer Status Monitor Center Alerts

    For details on Status Dis- play, refer to “Working with the Status Display” on page 14. For details on PageScope Web Connection, refer to the magicolor 5430 DL Reference Guide. Closing the Printer Status Monitor Center...

  • Page 27: Printer Control Panel And Configuration Menu

    Printer Control Panel and Configuration Menu...

  • Page 28: About The Control Panel

    The control panel, located on the top of the printer, allows you to direct the printer’s operation. In addition, it displays the current status of the printer, including any condition that needs your attention. Control Panel Indicators and Keys Indicator...
  • Page 29 About the Control Panel Function Cancels the currently displayed menu or menu choice Allows you to cancel one or all print jobs that are currently being printed or processed: 1. Press the Cancel key. 2. Press the Right or Left keys to select either JOB CANCEL/CURRENT JOB CANCEL/ALL JOBS 3.

  • Page 30: Toner Supply Indicators

    Toner Supply Indicators The indicators shown below will appear, indicating the amount of toner that remains in the yellow (Y), magenta (M), cyan (C), and black (K) toner car- tridges. R E A D Y Configuration Menu Overview The menus with settings that can be set from the control panel of the magi- color 5430 DL are structured as shown below.

  • Page 31: Configuration Menu

    Configuration Menu MENU READY SPECIAL PAGES MENU LANGUAGE MENU ENGINE Configuration Menu Overview PRINT TOTAL FACE COUNT CONFIG PAGE xxxxxx PRINT COLOR FACE COUNT TEST PAGES xxxxxx PRINT BW FACE COUNT MENU MAP xxxxxx LANGUAGE SET CONTROLLER VER. ENGLISH xx.xxx LANGUAGE SET ENGINE VER.
  • Page 32 * Some older network hubs with fixed communication modes do not communicate properly with automatically configured devices. In such cases, use the NETWORK/ FORCED MODES menu to configure the printer for the appropriate hub settings and enable communication. Configuration Menu Overview...

  • Page 33: Special Pages Menu

    Settings 15 MINUTES / 30 MINUTES / 1 HOUR / 2 HOURS Sets the length of time until the printer enters Energy Saver mode after it no longer receives print jobs or is not operating. The Energy Saver mode is automatically can- celled when any of the following occurs: The printer is restarted.
  • Page 34 AUTO CONTINUE TRAY CHAINING Settings ON / OFF When set to , the printer continues printing if the correct size media is not loaded in the specified tray. When set to , the printer stops and displays a message indicating that media should be loaded into the specified tray if the specified tray runs out of media.
  • Page 35 The number of monochrome page faces that have been printed to date. The current controller firmware version. The printer engine firmware version. Verifies the DIMM by performing a DIMM test. Verifies the SDRAM. Performs color calibrations in order to adjust the color shift.

  • Page 36: Network Menu

    Network Menu If the printer is connected to a network, the following settings should be spec- ified. For details about each setting, contact your network administrator. Settings DHCP If there is a DHCP server on the network, specify whether the...

  • Page 37: Consumables Menu

    Settings SNMP SNMP is a scalable, distributed management suite for manag- ing small to large size networks. SNMP can be set to Settings FORCED MODES SPEED indicates the network transmission speed. Select from a 10Base-T connection (10M), 100Base-TX connection (100M), or automatic recognition (AUTO). If AUTO is selected, the transmission speed is set depending on the negotiation.

  • Page 39: Using Media

    Using Media...

  • Page 40: Media Specifications

    Thick Stock 1, 2—Only supported for letter, A4, or smaller media. Custom, Minimum Custom, Maximum Notes: *Tray 1 = Multipurpose Tray 2/3 = Lower feeder units (optional) For custom sizes, use the printer driver to specify the settings within the ranges shown in the above table. Media Size Inch Millimeter 8.2 x 11.7...

  • Page 41: Media Types

    Keep media on a flat, level surface in its original wrapper until it is time to load it. For a list of approved media, refer to printer.konicaminolta.com. Plain Paper (Recycled Paper)

  • Page 42: Thick Stock

    Duplexing Not supported DO NOT use thick stock that is Mixed with any other media in the trays (as this will cause printer misfeed- ing) (24 lb bond) is referred to as thick stock. Test all Up to 20 thick stock sheets, depending on their thickness.

  • Page 43: Envelopes

    Envelopes Print on the front (address) side only. Some parts of the envelope consist of three layers of paper—the front, back, and flap. Anything printed in these lay- ered regions may be lost or faded. Capacity Tray 1 Tray 2 and 3 Orientation Face up Driver Envelope...

  • Page 44: Labels

    Labels A sheet of labels consists of a face sheet (the printing surface), adhesive, and a carrier sheet: The face sheet must follow the plain paper specification. The face sheet surface must cover the entire carrier sheet, and no adhe- sive should come through on the surface.

  • Page 45: Letterhead

    Are precut or perforated Shiny backed paper Letterhead Format letterhead data within your application. Try printing your data on a sheet of plain paper first to check placement. Capacity Tray 1 Tray 2 and 3 Orientation Face up Driver Letterhead Media Type Weight 60–90 g/m²...

  • Page 46: Transparencies

    If you touch the face of the transparencies with your bare hands, print quality may be affected. Keep the printer path clean. Transparencies are especially sensitive to a dirty media path. If there are shadows on either the top or the bottom of the sheets, see chapter 7, “Maintaining the Printer”...

  • Page 47: What Is The Guaranteed Imageable (Printable) Area

    4 mm (0.157") from the edges of the media. Each media size has a specific image- able area, the maximum area on which the printer can print clearly and without distortion. This area is subject to both hardware limits (the physical media size and the...

  • Page 48: Imageable Area-Envelopes

    Imageable Area—Envelopes Envelopes have a nonguaranteed imageable area that varies with envelope type. The envelope print orienta- tion is deter- mined by your appli- cation. Page Margins Margins are set through your application. Some applications allow you to set custom page sizes and margins while others have only standard page sizes and margins from which to choose.

  • Page 49: Loading Media

    Do not fan transparencies. Note Although this printer was designed for printing on a wide range of media types, it is not intended to print exclusively on a single media type except plain paper. Continuous printing on media other than plain paper (such as envelopes, labels, thick stock, or transparencies) may adversely affect print quality or reduce engine life.
  • Page 50 Press down on the media pres- sure plate to lock it into place. Slide the media guides to pro- vide more space between them. Load the paper face up in the tray. Loading Media...
  • Page 51 Do not load above the mark. Up to 250 sheets (80 g/m paper can be loaded into the tray at one time. Slide the media guides against the edges of the paper. Close Tray 1. Loading Media [22 lb]) of plain...

  • Page 52: Other Media

    Other Media When loading media other than plain paper, set the media mode (for exam- ple, Envelope, Label, Thick Stock 1, Thick Stock 2, or Transparency) in the driver for optimum print quality. Loading Envelopes Pull out Tray 1. Remove any media in the tray. Press down on the media pres- sure plate to lock it into place.
  • Page 53 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 back of the printer. Loading Media...
  • Page 54 Slide the media guides against the edges of the envelopes. Close Tray 1. Pull the lever, and then open the right side cover. Loading Media...
  • Page 55 Open the door at the side of the right side cover. Turn the two dials on the fuser unit to the setting for envelopes. Plain paper Envelope Loading Media...
  • Page 56 Close the door at the side of the right side cover. Close the right side cover. Before printing on plain paper, be sure to return the dials on the fuser unit to the setting for plain paper. Loading Media...

  • Page 57: Loading Label Sheets/Postcards/Thick Stock/Transparencies

    Loading Label Sheets/Postcards/Thick Stock/ Transparencies Pull out Tray 1. Remove any media in the tray. Press down on the media pres- sure plate to lock it into place. Loading Media...
  • Page 58 Slide the media guides to pro- vide more space between them. Load the media face up in the tray. Up to 20 sheets can be loaded into the tray at one time. Slide the media guides against the edges of the media. Loading Media...

  • Page 59: Tray 2 And 3 (Optional Lower Feeder Units)

    Close Tray 1. Tray 2 and 3 (Optional Lower Feeder Units) Loading Plain Paper Pull out Tray 2 (Tray 3). Press down on the media pres- sure plate to lock it into place. Loading Media...
  • Page 60 Slide the media guides to pro- vide more space between them. Load the paper face up in the tray. Do not load above the mark. Up to 500 sheets (80 g/m paper can be loaded into the tray at one time. [22 lb]) of plain Loading Media...
  • Page 61 Slide the media guides against the edges of the paper. Close Tray 2 (Tray 3). Loading Media...

  • Page 62: Duplexing

    How do I autoduplex? You should verify that the duplex option is physically installed on the printer to have the job duplex successfully. If the duplex option is not installed and duplex job is sent, the control panel will display...

  • Page 63: Output Tray

    Output Tray All media is output to the face-down output tray on top of the printer. This tray has a capacity of 250 sheets (A4/Letter) of 80 g/m If the media is stacked too high in the output tray, your printer may experience media misfeeds, excessive media curl, or static buildup.

  • Page 64: Media Storage

    Media Storage How do I store media? Keep media on a flat, level surface in its original wrapper until it is time to load it. Media that has been stored for a long time out of its packaging may dry up too much and cause misfeeding.
  • Page 65 Replacing Consumables...

  • Page 66: Replacing Consumables

    Refilled Toner Cartridges Note Do not use refilled toner cartridges. Any damage to the printer or quality problems caused by a refilled toner cartridge will void your warranty. No technical support is provided to recover from these problems.
  • Page 67 When replacing the toner cartridge, refer to the following table. Use the toner cartridge listed for your specific printer. Printer behavior will be severely affected if a unspecified toner cartridge is used. Printer Printer Parts Type Number 5250218-100 5250218-200 5250218-350...
  • Page 68 Note Do not hold a toner cartridge vertically. Do not touch the OPC drum surface. This could lower image quality. Keep toner cartridges: In their packaging until you’re ready to install them. In a cool, dry location away from sunlight (due to heat). The maximum storage temperature is 35°...

  • Page 69: Replacing A Toner Cartridge

    As an example, the following procedure describes the operation for the yellow toner cartridge. Check the message window to see which color of toner is empty. Open the printer’s front cover. Press down the area marked “Push” on the toner cartridge to...
  • Page 70 Grasp the handle as shown in the illustration, and then slide the cartridge all the way out of the printer. Note Dispose of the toner cartridge according to your local regulations. Do not burn the toner cartridge. Check the color of the new toner cartridge to be installed.
  • Page 71 Lift the OPC drum cover on the toner cartridge toward you. Slide the OPC drum cover off of the toner cartridge. Holding the toner cartridge by its handle, slide the cartridge into the printer. Replacing Consumables...
  • Page 72 Lower the handle, and then slide the cartridge the rest of the way into the printer until it locks into place. Remove the protective film from the toner cartridge by slowly pulling it straight out. Close the front cover. If the toner cartridge is not fully inserted, the front cover cannot be closed.

  • Page 73: Replacing The Waste Toner Bottle

    Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle When the waste toner bottle becomes full, the message appears in the message window. The printer stops and will not start FULL again until the waste toner bottle is replaced. Open the printer’s front cover.
  • Page 74 Slowly slide the waste toner bot- tle all the way out. Be careful not to spill any toner. Remove the cap attached to the side of the waste toner bottle, and then attach it at the position shown in the illustration. Dispose of the waste toner bot- tle.
  • Page 75 Slide the waste toner bottle all the way into the printer. Turn the dial clockwise until the waste toner bottle is in the locked position. Close the front cover. If the waste toner bottle is not fully inserted or if the dial is not locked, the front cover cannot be closed.

  • Page 76: Replacing The Transfer Roller

    Replacing the Transfer Roller When the time to replace the transfer roller is reached, the message TRANS.ROLLER END sage appears; however, since the print quality is reduced, the transfer roller should be replaced immediately. When replacing the transfer roller, also replace the ozone filter. A new ozone filter is included with the new transfer roller.
  • Page 77 While pushing the levers to the inside, move the roller presser toward you. While continuing to press the levers, remove the transfer roller. Prepare a new transfer roller. Replacing Consumables...
  • Page 78 While pressing the levers, insert the shaft of the transfer roller into the bearings. Move the levers away from you until it snaps into place. Replacing Consumables...

  • Page 79: Replacing The Ozone Filter

    Reset the counter in the TRANSFER ROLLER Replace the ozone filter, using the following procedure. Replacing the Ozone Filter Remove the ozone filter from the printer. Slide the new ozone filter into the printer until it snaps into place. Replacing Consumables ENGINE/SERVICE/RESET COUNTER menu.

  • Page 80: Replacing The Transfer Belt Unit

    TRANSFER END appears; however, since the print quality is reduced, the transfer belt unit should be replaced immediately. Open the printer’s front cover. Turn the dial to unlock the waster toner bottle. appears. Printing can continue even after this message...
  • Page 81 Pull out the waste toner bottle and the toner cartridges for about 10 cm (4"). Using a coin, remove the screws on the left side cover. Be careful not to lose the screws. Remove the left side cover. Replacing Consumables...
  • Page 82 Open the right side cover, and then use a coin to loosen the screws securing the transfer belt unit. From the side where the left side cover was removed, hold the arm, and then carefully pull out the transfer belt unit. Prepare a new transfer belt unit.
  • Page 83 Insert the new transfer belt unit along the rails. Fully insert the transfer belt unit. Replacing Consumables...
  • Page 84 From the right side cover side, tighten the screws to secure the transfer belt unit and then close the right side cover. Insert the waste toner bottle and the toner cartridges all the way in until they snap into place. Turn the dial to lock the waste toner bottle into place.
  • Page 85 Attach the left side cover, and then tighten the screws. Close the front cover. Reset the counter in the TRANSFER UNIT Replacing Consumables ENGINE/SERVICE/RESET COUNTER menu.

  • Page 87: Maintaining The Printer

    Maintaining the Printer...

  • Page 88: Maintaining The Printer

    Never use sharp or rough implements, such as wire or plastic cleaning pads. 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...
  • Page 89 Do not leave the printer’s covers open for any length of time, especially in well-lit places; light may damage the toner cartridges. Do not open the printer during printing. Do not tap media stacks on the printer. Do not lubricate or disassemble the printer.

  • Page 90: Cleaning The Printer

    Make sure any parts removed during cleaning are replaced before you plug in the printer. Cleaning the Printer CAUTION Be sure to turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning. Exterior Control Panel Printer Exterior...

  • Page 91: Media Rollers

    The accumulation of paper dust and other debris on the media rollers can cause media-feeding problems. Cleaning the Media Feed Rollers (All Trays) Pull out the tray. Clean the media feed rollers by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth. Close the tray. Cleaning the Printer...

  • Page 92: Duplex Option Feed Rollers

    Duplex Option Feed Rollers Open the duplex cover. Clean the feed rollers by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth. Close the duplex cover. Cleaning the Printer...

  • Page 93: Cleaning The Media Transfer Rollers For Tray 2 And 3

    Cleaning the Media Transfer Rollers for Tray 2 and 3 Open the right side cover of Tray 2 (Tray 3). Clean the media transfer rollers by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth. Close the right side cover of Tray 2 (Tray 3). Cleaning the Printer...

  • Page 94: Cleaning The Laser Lens Of The Printer

    Cleaning the Laser Lens of the Printer This printer is constructed with four laser lenses. Clean all lenses as described below. Open the printer’s front cover. Align the marks at the bottom of the toner cartridge, insert the laser lens cleaning tool between...

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting...

  • Page 96: Introduction

    This chapter provides information to aid you in resolving printer problems you may encounter, or at least guide you to the proper sources for help. Printing the configuration page Preventing media misfeeds Understanding the media path Clearing media misfeeds Solving problems with media misfeeds...

  • Page 97: Preventing Media Misfeeds

    Media matches the printer specifications. Media is flat, especially on the leading edge. The printer is on a hard, flat, level surface. You store media in a dry location away from moisture and humidity. You remove transparencies from the output tray immediately after printing to avoid static buildup.

  • Page 98: Understanding The Media Path

    Understanding the printer’s media path will help you locate media misfeeds. 1 Output tray 2 Toner cartridge 3 Transfer belt unit 4 Laser 5 Tray 1 6 Tray 2 and 3 (optional) 7 Duplex option 8 Fuser unit Understanding the Media Path...

  • Page 99: Clearing Media Misfeeds

    To avoid damage, always remove misfed media gently, without tearing it. Any pieces of media left in the printer, whether large or small, can obstruct the media path and cause further misfeeds. Do not reload media that has misfed. Note The image is not fixed on the media before the fusing process.

  • Page 100: Media Misfeed Messages And Clearing Procedures

    Media Misfeed Messages and Clearing Procedures Media Misfeed Message MEDIA JAM TRAY 1 MEDIA JAM TRAY 2 MEDIA JAM TRAY 3 MEDIA JAM DUPLEX LOWER MEDIA JAM DUPLEX UPPER MEDIA JAM FUSER MEDIA JAM TRANSFER ROLLER Clearing a Media Misfeed in Tray 1 Pull the lever, and then open the right side cover.
  • Page 101 Carefully pull out the misfed media. CAUTION The area around the fuser unit is extremely hot. Touching anything other than the indicated levers and dials may result in burns. If you get burned, immediately cool the skin under cold water, and then seek professional medical attention.
  • Page 102 Note Decreased print quality may result if the surface of the image transfer belt or the transfer roller is touched. Be careful not to touch the surface of the image transfer belt or transfer roller. Close the right side cover. Clearing Media Misfeeds...
  • Page 103 Pull out Tray 1, and then remove all media from the tray. Fan the media you removed and then align it well. If transparencies are loaded, do not fan them; otherwise, static electricity may be produced, resulting in another media misfeed. Load the media face up in Tray 1.

  • Page 104: Clearing A Media Misfeed In Tray 2 And 3

    Clearing a Media Misfeed in Tray 2 and 3 Open the right side cover of Tray 2 (Tray 3). Carefully pull out the misfed media. Close the right side cover of Tray 2 (Tray 3). Clearing Media Misfeeds...
  • Page 105 Pull out Tray 2 (Tray 3), and then remove all paper from the tray. Fan the paper you removed and then align it well. Load the paper face up in Tray 2 (Tray 3). Make sure that the paper is flat. Do not load paper above the Slide the media guides against the edges of the paper.

  • Page 106: Clearing A Media Misfeed From The Duplex Option

    Clearing a Media Misfeed from the Duplex Option Open the duplex cover. Carefully pull out the misfed media. Close the duplex cover. Clearing Media Misfeeds...

  • Page 107: Clearing A Media Misfeed From The Fuser Unit

    Clearing a Media Misfeed from the Fuser Unit Pull the lever, and then open the right side cover. Push up the levers of the fuser unit cover, and then open the cover. Clearing Media Misfeeds...
  • Page 108 Carefully pull out the misfed media. CAUTION The area around the fuser unit is extremely hot. Touching anything other than the indicated levers and dials may result in burns. If you get burned, immediately cool the skin under cold water, and then seek professional medical attention.
  • Page 109 Note Decreased print quality may result if the surface of the image transfer belt or the transfer roller is touched. Be careful not to touch the surface of the image transfer belt or transfer roller. Push down the levers. Clearing Media Misfeeds...

  • Page 110: Clearing A Media Misfeed From The Transfer Roller

    Close the right side cover. Clearing a Media Misfeed from the Transfer Roller Pull the lever, and then open the right side cover. Clearing Media Misfeeds...
  • Page 111 Carefully pull out the misfed media. CAUTION The area around the fuser unit is extremely hot. Touching anything other than the indicated levers and dials may result in burns. If you get burned, immediately cool the skin under cold water, and then seek professional medical attention.
  • Page 112 Note Decreased print quality may result if the surface of the image transfer belt or the transfer roller is touched. Be careful not to touch the surface of the image transfer belt or transfer roller. Close the right side cover. Clearing Media Misfeeds...

  • Page 113: Solving Problems With Media Misfeeds

    Recheck the media path and make sure that you have removed all of the misfed media. Use KONICA MINOLTA-approved media. See “Media Specifications” on page 32 for supported sizes. Only plain paper, 60–90 g/m lb) can be autoduplexed if the duplex option is installed and the media type is set properly in the driver.
  • Page 114 Load the envelopes in Tray 1 so the flaps are facing down. If the flaps are on the long edge, set the envelopes in Tray 1 so that the flaps are facing into the printer. Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds...
  • Page 115 Remove the transparencies and load them in the tray one sheet at a time. Do not fan transparencies before load- ing them. Use KONICA MINOLTA-approved media. See “Media Specifications” on page 32 for supported size. Clean the media supply roller.

  • Page 116: Solving Other Problems

    There is a media misfeed. Solution Turn off the printer, confirm that the power cord is correctly plugged into the outlet, and then turn on the printer. Plug another electrical appliance into the outlet and see whether it operates properly.
  • Page 117 If you do not want to use this mode, disable it. Wait. No action needed. Add more memory. Install a genuine KONICA MINOLTA toner cartridge approved for your spe- cific printer. is dis- Check the toner cartridges. The image will not be printed if the cartridges are empty.
  • Page 118 Print the overlay file using a magicolor 5430 DL driver from the magicolor 5430 DL Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM. Turn off the printer, confirm that the power cord is correctly plugged into the outlet, and then turn on the printer. Contact Technical Support with the error information.
  • Page 119 Right Binding, choose Collate only in the driver’s Paper Tab. Do not set colla- tion in the application. Put the printer on a flat, hard, level sur- face not to exceed ±1° slant in any direction. Remove the tray that you are printing from and reinsert it completely into the printer.

  • Page 120: Solving Problems With Printing Quality

    Remove the media, tap it to straighten it out, return it to the tray, and realign the media guides. Put the printer on a flat, hard, level sur- face not to exceed ±1° slant in any direction. Remove the toner cartridge and check for damage.
  • Page 121 If it is damaged, replace it. When printing envelopes, labels, post- cards, thick stock, or transparencies, specify the appropriate media type in the printer driver. Remove the toner cartridge and check for damage. If it is damaged, replace it. Remove the toner cartridge and check...
  • Page 122 Media type is set incorrectly. Solution Install new toner cartridges. Put the printer on a flat, hard, level sur- face not to exceed ±1° slant in any direction. Adjust the humidity in the media stor- age area. Remove the moist media and replace it with new, dry media.
  • Page 123 Symptom Cause There are One or more of the toner toner cartridges are smudges or defective or installed residual incorrectly. images. There are The media transfer toner roller is dirty. smudges on the back side of the page The media path is (whether or dirty with toner.
  • Page 124 Remove the toner cartridge with the color causing the abnormal image. Replace it with a new toner cartridge. Put the printer on a flat, hard, level sur- face not to exceed ±1° slant in any direction. Print several sheets and the excess toner should disappear.
  • Page 125 Symptom Cause Line art does The line art setting for not print in 2400 x 600 dpi color. requires Color Match- ing to be turned off. The color One or more of the has a poor toner cartridges are reproduction defective.

  • Page 126: Status, Error, And Service Messages

    Status, error, and service messages are displayed in the control panel mes- sage window. They provide information about your printer and help you locate many problems. When the condition associated with a displayed message has changed, the message is cleared from the window.

  • Page 127: Error Messages (Warning)

    Error Messages (Warning) This message... FUSER LIFE END FUSER LIFE LOW SIZE MISMATCH TONER EMPTY X TONER LOW TRANSFER END TRANSFER LOW TRANS.ROLLER END Status, Error, and Service Messages means... do this... The fuser unit has Contact Technical Sup- reached the end of its port with the error infor- life.
  • Page 128 Tray X (Tray 1, 2, or Load media into the 3) was specified with specified tray. the printer driver for printing, but Tray X is empty. Unsupported DIMM is Check the DIMM specifi- installed.

  • Page 129: Error Messages (Operator Call)

    If necessary, duplex option is not install the duplex option. installed. The printer has Turn the printer off, and received more data then, after a few sec- than can be pro- onds, turn it on again. cessed with its inter- Decrease the amount of nal memory.
  • Page 130 The X toner cartridge Install a genuine is not genuine. KONICA MINOLTA toner cartridge. The media type set in Load the correct media the printer driver is type into Tray 1. different from the type of media loaded into Tray 1.
  • Page 131 Tray X (Tray 2 or 3) Stop the print job and was specified with the change the printer driver printer driver for print- setting. If necessary, ing, but Tray X is not install Tray X. installed.

  • Page 132: Service Messages

    These messages indicate a more serious fault that can only be corrected by a customer service engineer. If one of these messages appears, turn the printer off, then turn it on again. If the problem persists, contact your local vendor or authorized service provider.
  • Page 133 Installing Accessories...

  • Page 134: Installing Accessories

    Note Before opening and handling the dual in-line memory module (DIMM), first touch a metal part of the printer to avoid an electrostatic charge building up. When the DIMM is taken out of its conductive bag, hold it by its edges to avoid touching the electronic circuits. When handling the DIMM, be sure to place it on an anti-static mat or a piece of aluminum foil.

  • Page 135: Dual In-Line Memory Module (Dimm)

    Dual in-line memory module (or DIMM) is compact circuit board with sur- face-mount memory chips. Your printer comes with 64 MB SDRAM printer memory on board. However, you can upgrade to a maximum of 512 MB of RAM through the installation of an additional DIMM.
  • Page 136 Using a screwdriver, loosen the seven screws. (Do not remove them from the printer.) Slide the panel slightly to the right and lift it off the printer. Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM)
  • Page 137 Reconnect all interface cables. Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the printer. Print a configuration page ( ) and verify that the total size of the RAM installed in your printer is MENU listed. Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM)

  • Page 138: Duplex Option

    Duplex (2-sided) printing can be performed automatically with the duplex option and enough memory installed. See “Duplexing” on page 54. Installing the Duplex Option Turn off the printer. Remove the cover on the right side cover. Duplex Option...
  • Page 139 Remove the door at the side of the right side cover. Prepare the duplex option. Before installing the duplex option, open the duplex cover, and then check that the knob is positioned as shown in the illustration. Then, close the duplex cover. Attach the duplex option, as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 140 Pull the lever, open the right side cover, and then attach the sup- port wire for the duplex option to the printer. Close the right side cover. Install the duplex unit in the driver (Device Options Setting tab). Duplex Option...

  • Page 141: Lower Feeder Unit

    You can install up to two optional lower feeder units (Tray 2 and 3). Each lower feeder unit increases your printer’s media feed capacity by 500 sheets. Kit Contents Lower feeder unit with a tray (500-sheet capacity) Four metal brackets –...
  • Page 142 WARNING! This printer weighs approximately 37 kg (81.6 lb) when it is fully loaded with consumables. The printer must be lifted by two people. 37 kg 81.6 lbs...
  • Page 143 Using a screwdriver, install the two securing brackets at the rear of the printer. Pull out the trays. Install the two securing brackets at the front of the printer. Close the trays. Lower Feeder Unit...
  • Page 144 Attach the transport guide to the right door of Tray 2. It is not necessary to attach the transport guide to the right door of Tray 3. Close the right side cover of the lower feeder unit. Install Tray 2 (Tray 3) in the driver (Device Options Setting tab). Lower Feeder Unit...

  • Page 145: A Appendix

    Appendix...

  • Page 146: Safety Specifications

    EN 61000-3-3 China model GB 9254 class B, GB 17625.1 Australian model EN 55022 class B Desktop full color tandem laser beam printer Semiconductor laser beam scanning + Dry elec- tron photography method 4 laser diode and polygon mirror Mono-component SMT 2400 dpi ×...
  • Page 147 First print Print speed Warm-up time Media sizes Paper/Media Technical Specifications Simplex (600 dpi) Monochrome/Full color: 14.2 seconds for A4 (plain paper) Monochrome/Full color: 14.1 seconds for Letter (plain paper) Duplex (600 dpi) Monochrome/Full color: 22.3 seconds for A4, Letter (plain paper) Simplex (600 dpi) Monochrome/Full color:...
  • Page 148 Height: 440 mm (17.3") (Including outer projec- tion) Width: 420 mm (16.5") Depth: 520 mm (20.5") Printer: approximately 30 kg (66.1 lb) Toner cartridge: Standard In-box Cartridge = 1.42 kg (3.13 lb) (Y, M, C)/ 1.46 kg (3.22 lb) (K) Replacement cartridge (Standard-Capacity)= 1.52 kg (3.35 lb) (Y, M, C)/...

  • Page 149: Consumable Life Expectancy Chart

    Consumable Life Expectancy Chart Item Toner cartridge Waste toner bottle Transfer roller Transfer unit The values listed in the above chart represent the number of pages for continuous simplex printing. Technical Specifications Average Life Expectancy At 5% coverage, using A4/Letter size media Standard In-box Cartridge = 3,000 pages Replacement Cartridge = 6,000 pages (Standard-Capacity)

  • Page 150: Our Concern For Environmental Protection

    Our Concern for Environmental Protection ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined that this machine meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency. What is an ENERGY STAR product? An ENERGY STAR product has a special feature that allows it to automati- cally switch to a “low-power mode”...
  • Page 151 Index Accessories 126 DIMMs 127 Duplex option 130 Lower feeder unit 133 Additional memory 127 Antistatic protection 126 Booklet binding 111 Configuration menu 22 Consumables Toner cartridge 58 Transfer belt unit 72 Transfer roller 68 Waste toner bottle 65 Control panel 20 Index Dual in-line memory module 127 Duplexing 54...
  • Page 152 Paper tab 11 Plain paper 33 Postcards 37 Preventing media misfeeds 89 Print quality 112 Printer Parts 3 Printer driver 10 Paper tab 11 Quality tab 12 Setting 9 Setup tab 11 Quality tab 12 Service messages 124 Setup tab 11...

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