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Konica Minolta magicolor 5450 User Manual

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  • Page 1 5450 ® User’s Guide 4138-7763-05A 1800763-001E...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Trademarks KONICA MINOLTA, the KONICA MINOLTA logo and PageScope 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. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3 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: About Adobe Color Profile

    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 4. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Adobe licenses the Software to you on an “AS IS” basis. Adobe makes no representation as to the adequacy of the Software for any particular pur- pose or to produce any particular result. Adobe shall not be liable for loss or damage aris- ing out of this Agreement or from the distribution or use of the Software or any other materials.
  • Page 6 9. GOVERNING LAW This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws in force in the State of California as such laws are applied to agree- ments entered into and to be performed entirely within California between California resi- dents.

  • Page 7: For Eu Member States Only

    5. All company names and product names used in this document is the trademarks or regis- tered trademarks of their respective holder. This ICC Profile made by GretagMacbeth ProfileMaker and granted TOYO INK certain license to distribute by GretagMacbeth AG. TOYO Offset Coated 2.0 ©...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Software Utilities CD-ROM 6 PostScript Drivers PCL Drivers PPD Files Utilities System Requirements 9 Selecting Driver Options/Defaults (for Windows) 10 Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0 10 Windows Me/98SE (KONICA MINOLTA mc5450 PCL6) 11 Windows Me/98SE (KONICA MINOLTA mc5450 PPD) 12 Contents...
  • Page 10 Uninstalling the Printer Driver (for Windows) 13 Displaying Printer Driver Settings (for Windows) 14 Windows XP/Server 2003 14 Windows 2000/Me/98SE/NT 4.0 14 Using the Postscript and PCL Printer Driver 15 Common Buttons OK 15 Cancel 15 Apply 15 Help 15 Easy Set 15 Paper View 16 Printer View 16...
  • Page 11 4 Printer Control Panel and Configuration Menu ..........27 About the Control Panel 28 Control Panel Indicators and Keys Message Window Help Screens Configuration Menu Overview 31 Main Menu PROOF/PRINT MENU Printing/Deleting a Stored Job Entering the Password PRINT MENU PAPER MENU QUALITY MENU CAMERA DIRECT MENU...
  • Page 12 Loading Plain Paper 87 Duplexing 90 Output Tray 91 Media Storage 92 7 Replacing Consumables .................93 Replacing Consumables 94 About Toner Cartridges Replacing a Toner Cartridge 97 Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle Replacing the Transfer Roller Replacing the Transfer Roller 105 Replacing the Ozone Filter 108 Replacing the Transfer Belt Unit Replacing the Backup Battery...
  • Page 13 Service Messages: 10 Installing Accessories .................. 169 Introduction 170 Antistatic Protection 170 Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) 171 Installing a DIMM Hard Disk 174 Installing the Hard Disk Duplex Option 178 Installing the Duplex Option Lower Feeder Unit 181 Kit Contents Installing a Lower Feeder Unit A Appendix ......................

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Introduction...

  • Page 16: Getting Acquainted With Your Printer

    Getting Acquainted with Your Printer Space Requirements To ensure easy operation, consumable replacement and maintenance, adhere to the recommended space requirements detailed below. 733 mm (28.9") 480 mm (18.9") 60 mm (2.4") 420 mm (16.5") Front View 957 mm (37.7") 100 mm (3.9") 337 mm (13.3")

  • Page 17: 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—Tray 1 (Manual feed tray) 7—Transfer roller 8—Transfer belt unit...

  • Page 18: Rear View

    Rear View 1—KONICA MINOLTA Digital Cam- era Direct Print Port 2—Power switch 3—Ozone filter 4—Power connection 5—Parallel port 6—10Base-T/100Base-TX/ 1000Base-T Ethernet Interface port 7—USB port 8—Ventilation grilles Accessory 1—Laser lens cleaning tool Front View with Options 1—Duplex option 2—Lower feeder units (Tray 3 and...
  • Page 19 About the Software...

  • Page 20: Software Utilities Cd-Rom

    Software Utilities CD-ROM PostScript Drivers Operating System Use/Benefit Windows XP/Server 2003/2000 These drivers give you access to all of the printer features, including finish- Windows NT 4.0 ing and advanced layout. See also “Displaying Printer Driver Settings (for Windows)” on page 14. ! "...

  • Page 21: Ppd Files

    5450 Reference Guide on the Docu- mentation CD-ROM. ! " For details on the installation of the Windows printer drivers, refer to the magicolor 5450 Installation Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. Utilities Utility Use/Benefit...
  • Page 22 Plug and Print Quick Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. PageScope NDPS Gateway This network utility enables printers and KONICA MINOLTA multifunctional products to be used in an NDPS envi- ronment. For details, refer to the PageScope NDPS Gateway User Manual on the Documentation CD-ROM.

  • Page 23: System Requirements

    System Requirements Personal computer – Pentium 2: 400 MHz (Pentium 3: 500 MHz or higher is recommended) – Power Mac G3 or later (G4 or later is recommended) Operating System – Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 1 or later;...

  • Page 24: Selecting Driver Options/Defaults (For Windows)

    – (Windows XP/Server 2003) From the Start menu, choose Printers and Faxes to display the Printers and Faxes directory. Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA mc5450 PCL6 or KONICA MINOLTA mc5450 PS printer icon and choose Properties. – (Windows 2000/NT 4.0) From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display the Printers directory.

  • Page 25: Windows Me/98Se (Konica Minolta Mc5450 Pcl6)

    ! " With Windows NT 4.0, right-click the KONICA MINOLTA mc5450 PCL6 printer icon or the KONICA MINOLTA mc5450 PS printer icon in the Printers directory, and then click Document Defaults. Skip to step 10. Select the General tab. Click Printing Preferences.

  • Page 26: Windows Me/98Se (Konica Minolta Mc5450 Ppd)

    Choose the driver’s properties as follows: – From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display the Printers directory. Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA mc5450 PPD printer icon and choose Properties. Select the Device Options tab. Check that the installed options are correctly listed. If not, proceed with the next step.

  • Page 27: Uninstalling The Printer Driver (For Windows)

    From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display the Printers directory. Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA mc5450 PCL6 or KONICA MINOLTA mc5450 PS printer icon or KONICA MINOLTA mc5450 PPD printer icon and choose Delete. Click Yes to verify the driver deletion.

  • Page 28: Displaying Printer Driver Settings (For Windows)

    Printers directory. Display the printer driver settings: # Windows 2000—Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA mc5450 PCL6 or KONICA MINOLTA mc5450 PS printer icon and choose Printer Prop- erties. # Windows Me/98SE—Right- click the KONICA MINOLTA mc5450 PCL6 or KONICA MINOLTA mc5450 PPD printer icon and choose Properties.

  • Page 29: Using The Postscript And Pcl Printer Driver

    Using the Postscript and PCL Printer Driver ! " When using KONICA MINOLTA mc5450 PCL6 printer driver on Win- dows Me/98SE, a tab for specifying printer settings appears in the dia- log box. For details on using KONICA MINOLTA mc5450 PPD on Windows Me/98SE, refer to “Using the Windows Me/98SE PPD File”...

  • Page 30: Paper View

    Select Defaults from the drop-down list to reset the functions in all tabs to their default values. Paper View Click the button to display a sample of the page layout in the figure area. ! " This button does not appear on the Advanced, Watermark, Quality, and Version tabs.

  • Page 31: Basic Tab

    Specify user information such as e-mail addresses and passwords Print on the back side of paper that has already been printed on ! " Use paper that has been printed on with magicolor 5450. In addition, the page printed with this setting is not guaranteed. ! "...

  • Page 32: Cover Page Tab

    Cover Page Tab The Cover Page Tab allows you to Print front and back cover pages and separator pages Specify the paper tray that contains the paper for the front and back cover pages and separator pages Overlay Tab ! " Be sure to use overlays with print jobs with a paper size and orienta- tion that matches the overlay form.

  • Page 33: Quality Tab

    Quality Tab The Quality Tab allows you to Switch between color and grayscale printing Control the darkness of an image (Brightness) Specify the printer color settings (Quick Color) Specify the resolution for the printout Perform color separation Specify the format of fonts that are to be downloaded Print using the printer’s fonts Control the tones of an image (Contrast) (PCL printer driver only) Specify the image compression method (PCL printer driver only)

  • Page 34: Using The Windows Me/98Se Ppd File

    Using the Windows Me/98SE PPD File ! " A tab for specifying printer settings appears in the dialog box. Common Buttons The buttons described below appear on each tab. Click to exit the Properties dialog box, saving any changes made. Cancel Click to exit the Properties dialog box without saving any changes made.

  • Page 35: Graphics Tab

    Graphics Tab The Graphics Tab allows you to Specify the resolution for the printout Specify the printer color settings Select the halftone setting Switch between color and monochrome printing Print a mirror image Scale (expand/reduce) documents Using the Windows Me/98SE PPD File...

  • Page 37: Using The Status Monitor (Windows Only)

    Using the Status Monitor (Windows Only)

  • Page 38: Working With The Status Monitor

    The Status Monitor shows information about the current status of the printer. The Status Monitor can be installed from the Software Utilities CD-ROM. For details on the installation, refer to the magicolor 5450 Reference Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. Operating Environment The Status Monitor can be used on computers running Windows XP/ Server 2003/2000/Me/98SE/NT 4.0 connected to the printer using either an...

  • Page 39: Recognizing Status Monitor Alerts

    Order Supplies—Click Order Supplies to automatically access the order page for supplies. The address of the page that is accessed can be spec- ified from the Advanced Options dialog box. Printer Alerts—Displays text messages that alert you of conditions such as low toner.

  • Page 41: Printer Control Panel And Configuration Menu

    Printer Control Panel and Configuration Menu...

  • Page 42: About The Control Panel

    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. MESSAGE WINDOW MENU YMCK Control Panel Indicators and Keys...
  • Page 43 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 Up or Down keys to select either CURRENT JOB ALL JOBS 3.

  • Page 44: Message Window

    Function # Moves the cursor to the left # Displays the previous help screen appears in the message window Message Window The current status of the printer, the amount of toner remaining, and any error messages can be viewed from the message window. MENU YMCK Details...

  • Page 45: Configuration Menu Overview

    Configuration Menu Overview The magicolor 5450 configuration menu accessible from the control panel is structured as shown below. Main Menu READY PROOF/ PRINT MENU PRINT MENU PAPER MENU QUALITY MENU CAMERA DIRECT INTERFACE MENU SYS DEFAULT MENU SERVICE MENU ! "...

  • Page 46: Proof/Print Menu

    PROOF/PRINT MENU ! " This menu item appears only if an optional hard disk is installed. With this menu item, print jobs that were set to be saved on the hard disk by using Job Retention on the Basic tab of the printer driver can be printed or deleted.

  • Page 47: Job Name

    Press Key Until Display Reads Desired user name Press until the desired user name appears. “ Job name ” Desired job name Press until the desired job name appears. PRINT DELETE If the selected print job was set as a secured job from the printer driver, a screen for entering the password appears.

  • Page 48: Entering The Password

    Entering the Password If the print job selected in the PROOF/PRINT MENU is a secured job, a screen for entering the password appears. Follow the procedure described below to type in the four-digit password specified from the printer driver. Press the Up and Down keys to increase or decrease the first digit of the password.

  • Page 49: Print Menu

    PRINT MENU With this menu, printer information, such as the configuration page and the demo page, can be printed. PRINT MENU CONFIGURATION DEMO PAGE STATISTICS PAGE FONT LIST POSTSCRIPT MENU MAP DIRECTORY LIST ! " * This menu item appears only if an optional hard disk is installed. ! "...
  • Page 50 Settings FONT LIST POST PRINT/CANCEL SCRIPT Prints the PostScript font list. Settings PRINT/CANCEL Prints the PCL font list. Settings MENU MAP PRINT/CANCEL Prints the menu map. Settings DIRECTORY PRINT/CANCEL LIST Prints the directory list of the hard disk. Configuration Menu Overview...

  • Page 51: Paper Menu

    PAPER MENU With this menu, the paper used for printing can be managed. PAPER MENU PAPER SOURCE DEFAULT TRAY DUPLEX TRAY 1 PAPER SIZE COPIES CUSTOM SIZE COLLATE PAPER TYPE UNIT OF MEASURE PAPER SIZE TRAY 2 PAPER TYPE TRAY 3 PAPER SIZE PAPER TYPE TRAY 4...
  • Page 52 ! " All factory default values are shown in bold. Settings PAPER DEFAULT TRAY 1/TRAY 2/ SOURCE TRAY TRAY 3/TRAY 4 The paper tray that is normally used can be specified. ! " TRAY 3 TRAY 4 appear only if the optional lower feeder units are installed.
  • Page 53 Specify the paper size when CUSTOM custom-sized paper is loaded into Tray 1. SIZE The setting units can be switched between millimeters and inches with the UNIT OF MEASURE setting. WIDTH Setting range for # For MILLIMETERS (The default is # For INCHES 3.63...
  • Page 54 The size of paper loaded in Tray 3 and TRAY 3 PAPER Tray 4 is indicated. SIZE TRAY 4 This menu item only shows the current setting. This setting cannot be changed. Settings PAPER ANY/PLAIN PAPER/ TYPE RECYCLED Select the setting for the type of paper loaded into Tray 3/Tray 4.
  • Page 55 Settings DUPLEX OFF/LONG EDGE/SHORT EDGE is selected, duplex printing is not possible. LONG EDGE is selected, the pages will be printed on both sides of the paper for long-edge binding. SHORT EDGE is selected, the pages will be printed on both sides of the paper for short-edge binding.

  • Page 56: Quality Menu

    QUALITY MENU With this menu, settings for the print quality can be specified. QUALITY MENU COLOR MODE BRIGHTNESS PCL CONTRAST PS PROFILE SIMULATION PROF SIMULATION INTENT CMYK GRAY DESTINATION PROF IMAGE PRINTING RGB SOURCE RGB INTENT RGB GRAY HALFTONE Configuration Menu Overview...

  • Page 57: Color Settings

    TEXT PRINTING RGB SOURCE RGB INTENT GRAPHICS PRINTING RGB GRAY HALFTONE CALIBRATION TONE CALIBRATION AIDC PROCESS COLOR SEPARATION SUPPLIES REPLACE TRANS. BELT TRANS. ROLLER FUSER UNIT ! " All factory default values are shown in bold. Settings COLOR COLOR/GRAYSCALE MODE COLOR is selected, the pages are printed in full color.
  • Page 58 Settings SIMULATION NONE/SWOP/Euroscale/ PROFILE PROF CommercialPress/ TOYO/DIC Specify the simulation profile. NONE is selected, no simulation profile is specified. If simulation profiles are downloaded with the Download Manager, they are available from the list of settings. Settings SIMULATION RELATIVE COLOR/ INTENT ABSOLUTE COLOR Specify the characteristic of the simulation...
  • Page 59 Settings DESTINATION AUTO PROF Specify the destination profile. AUTO is selected, a destination profile that the printer automatically adapts is selected based on a combination of the specified color matching, halftones and other profiles. If destination profiles are downloaded with the Download Manager, they are available from the list of settings.
  • Page 60 Settings RGB GRAY COMPOSITE BLACK/ BLACK AND GRAY/ BLACK ONLY Specify how black and grays are reproduced in RGB image data. COMPOSITE BLACK is selected, black is reproduced using the CMYK colors. BLACK AND GRAY is selected, black and gray are reproduced using black only. BLACK ONLY is selected, black is reproduced using only black.
  • Page 61 Settings VIVID/PHOTOGRAPHIC/ INTENT RELATIVE COLOR/ ABSOLUTE COLOR Specify the characteristic when converting RGB text data to CMYK data. VIVID is selected, a vivid output is produced. PHOTOGRAPHIC is selected, a brighter output is produced. RELATIVE COLOR is selected, relative color is applied to the RGB source profile.
  • Page 62 Settings GRAPHICS AS IMAGE/AS TEXT PRINTING Specify the color setting for graphics. AS IMAGE is selected, the color setting that is the same as the image is applied. AS TEXT is selected, the color setting that is the same as the text is applied.

  • Page 63: Camera Direct Menu

    CAMERA DIRECT MENU This menu item appears when INTERFACE MENU/CAMERA DIRECT ENABLE set to With this menu, settings for “camera direct” function can be specified. ! " These settings are overridden by any settings configured within the digital camera. For details on camera direct, refer to “Camera Direct” on page 64. CAMERA DIRECT PAPER SOURCE LAYOUT...
  • Page 64 ! " All factory default values are shown in bold. Settings PAPER TRAY1/TRAY2/TRAY3/TRAY4 SOURCE Select the tray that is used for camera direct printing. ! " TRAY3 TRAY4 appear only if the optional lower feeder units are installed. Settings LAYOUT 1-UP/2-UP/3-UP/4-UP/6-UP/8-UP Specify the number of images printed on a single sheet of media.
  • Page 65 Settings RGB GRAY COMPOSITE BLACK/BLACK AND GRAY/BLACK ONLY Specify how black and grays are reproduced in RGB image data. COMPOSITE BLACK is selected, black is reproduced using the CMYK colors. BLACK AND GRAY is selected, black and gray are reproduced using black only. BLACK ONLY is selected, black is reproduced using only black.

  • Page 66: Interface Menu

    INTERFACE MENU With this menu, interface settings can be specified. ! " ETHERNET Restart the printer after changing settings in the menu. INTERFACE MENU JOB TIMEOUT ETHERNET TCP/IP ENABLE CAMERA DIRECT IP ADDRESS SUBNET MASK DEFAULT GATEWAY DHCP/BOOTP TELNET NETWARE ENABLE APPLETALK ENABLE...

  • Page 67: Default Setting

    ! " All factory default values are shown in bold. Settings 5 seconds-15 seconds-300 seconds TIME- Specify the timeout interval for a print job being received. Settings ETHER- TCP/IP ENABLE YES/NO is selected, TCP/IP is enabled. is selected, TCP/IP is disabled. Setting 000.000.000.000 ADDRESS...
  • Page 68 Settings TELNET ENABLE/DISABLE Select whether to enable or disable Tel- net transmissions. When ENABLE is selected, Telnet trans- missions are enabled. DISABLE When is selected, Telnet transmissions are disabled. Settings NETWARE ENABLE YES/NO is selected, NetWare is enabled. is selected, NetWare is disabled. Settings APPLE ENABLE...

  • Page 69: Sys Default Menu

    SYS DEFAULT MENU With this menu, settings can be specified to adjust the operation of the printer, such as the display language of the message window and the time until the machine enters Energy Saver mode. SYS DEFAULT MENU LANGUAGE EMULATION DEF.
  • Page 70 ENERGY SAVER TIME MENU TIMEOUT BRIGHTNESS SECURITY CHANGE PASSWORD LOCK PANEL CLOCK DATE (xx.xx.xx) TIME HDD FORMAT USER AREA ONLY RESTORE RESTORE DEFAULTS NETWORK RESTORE PRINTER RESTORE ALL ENABLE PAPER EMPTY TRAY1 WARNING TONER EMPTY TRAY2 TONER LOW TRAY3 TRAY4 ! "...
  • Page 71 ! " All factory default values are shown in bold. Settings LAN- ENGLISH/FRENCH/GERMAN/SPANISH/ GUAGE ITALIAN/PORTUGUESE/CZECH/JAPANESE/ KOREAN/SIMPLIFIED CHINESE/ TRADITIONAL CHINESE/DUTCH The display language of the message window can be changed to the selected language. The language selections appear in the message window in the corresponding language, for example, GERMAN appears as...
  • Page 72 Settings CR/LF CR=CR LF=LF/CR=CRLF MAP- LF=LF/CR=CR PING LF=LFCR/CR=CRLF LF=LFCR Select the definitions of the CR/LF codes in the PCL language. Settings LINES 5-60-128 Specify the number of lines per page in PAGE the PCL language. Settings FONT FONT 0-102 SOURCE NUMBER Specify the default font in the PCL language.
  • Page 73 Settings DEFAULT LETTER /LEGAL/EXECTIVE/ A4 / PAPER PAPER SIZE A5/B5(JIS)/GOVT LETTER/ STATEMENT/FOLIO/SP FOLIO/UK QUARTO/FOOLSCAP/GOVT LEGAL/ 16K/KAI 16/KAI 32/ENV C5/ ENV C6/ENV DL/ENV MONARCH/ ENV CHOU#3/ENV CHOU#4/ B5(ISO)/ENV #10/ENV YOU#4/ JPOST/JPOST-D/CUSTOM Select the size of paper that is normally used. ! " The default setting for North America is LETTER .
  • Page 74 Settings STARTUP ON/ OFF OPTIONS STARTUP Select whether or not a startup page is printed when PAGE the printer is turned on. Settings ON/ OFF AUTO CON- Select whether or not printing continues if the size or type of TINUE paper in the selected paper tray is different from the size or type of paper for the print job.
  • Page 75 Specify the password for locking the control panel. SECU- CHANGE RITY PASSWORD 0000 If the password is set to (default), the control panel is not locked. In order to lock the control panel, be sure to specify a password other than 0000 Settings LOCK...

  • Page 76: Service Menu

    Settings ENABLE ON/ OFF PAPER TRAY1 WARNING EMPTY Select whether or not a warning appears when Tray 1 runs out of paper. Settings ON /OFF TRAY2 Select whether or not a warning appears when Tray 2 runs out of paper. Settings ON /OFF TRAY3...

  • Page 77: Camera Direct

    Camera Direct...

  • Page 78: Camera Direct

    Camera Direct If a digital camera with PictBridge (1.0 or later) is connected to the printer through the Camera Direct Print port, images stored on the digital camera can be printed directly from the printer. ! " For details on using the digital camera, refer to your digital cameras manual.

  • Page 79: Using Media

    Using Media...

  • Page 80: Media Specifications

    Media Specifications What types and sizes of media can I load? Media Media Size Tray* Duplex Inch Millimeter 8.2 x 11.7 210.0 x 297.0 1/2/3/4 5.9 x 8.3 148.0 x 210.0 B5 (JIS) 7.2 x 10.1 182.0 x 257.0 1/3/4 B5 (ISO) 6.9 x 9.8 176.0 x 250.0...

  • Page 81: Media Types

    Media Types Before purchasing a large quantity of special media, do a trial print with the same media and check the print quality. 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) Capacity Tray 1...

  • Page 82: Thick Stock

    Paper that has already been printed on – Paper that has been printed on with an inkjet printer – Paper that has been printed on with a monochrome/color laser printer/ copier – Paper that has been printed on with a heat-transfer printer –...

  • Page 83: Envelopes

    Driver Thick 1 (91-150 g/m Media Type Thick 2 (151-210 g/m Weight 91–210 g/m² (25–55.9 lb bond) Duplexing Not supported DO NOT use thick stock that is Mixed with any other media in Tray 1 (as this will cause printer misfeed- ing) Envelopes Print on the front (address) side only.

  • Page 84: Labels

    Material that will melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or emit dangerous fumes Been presealed 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 85: Letterhead

    Are precut or perforated OK to use Do not use Shiny backed paper Full-page labels (uncut) Letterhead Try printing your data on a sheet of plain paper first to check placement. Capacity Tray 1 Up to 20 sheets, depending on their size and (Manual Feed thickness Tray)

  • Page 86: Transparencies

    Use postcards that are Approved for laser printers DO NOT use postcards that are Coated Designed for inkjet printers Precut or perforated Preprinted or multicolored ! " If the postcard is warped, press on the warped area before putting it in Tray 1. Transparencies ! "...

  • Page 87: Glossy Stock

    ! " Always first test a small quantity of a particular type of transparency. Use transparencies that are Approved for laser printing DO NOT use transparencies that Have static electricity that will cause them to stick together Are specified for inkjet printers only Glossy Stock Test all glossy stock to ensure acceptable performance and to ensure that the image does not shift.

  • Page 88: What Is The Guaranteed Imageable (Printable) Area

    What Is the Guaranteed Imageable (Printable) Area? The printable area on all media sizes is up to 4 mm (0.157") from the edges of the media. Each media size has a specific image- Printable able area, the maximum area on which Area the printer can print clearly and without distortion.

  • Page 89: Loading Media

    Loading Media How do I load media? Take off the top and bottom sheets of a ream of paper. Holding a stack of approx- imately 100 sheets at a time, fan the stack to prevent static buildup before inserting it in a tray. ! "...
  • Page 90 Slide the media guides to pro- vide more space between them. Press down on the center of the paper-lifting plate until the left and right locking tabs (white) lock into place. Load the paper face down in the tray. Loading Media...

  • Page 91: Other Media

    ! " Do not load paper above the line. Up to 100 sheets (80 g/m [22 lb]) of plain paper can be loaded into the tray at one time. Slide the media guides against the edges of the paper. Other Media When loading media other than plain paper, set the media mode (Envelope, Label, Thick 1, Thick 2, Glossy, or Transparency) in the driver for optimum print quality.

  • Page 92: Loading Envelopes

    Loading Envelopes Pull the lever, and then open the right side cover. ! " Before opening the right side cover, fold up Tray 1. Open the door at the side of the right side cover. Loading Media...
  • Page 93 Turn the two dials on the fuser unit to the setting for envelopes. Plain paper Envelope Close the door at the side of the right side cover. Loading Media...
  • Page 94 Close the right side cover. Open Tray 1. Slide the media guides to pro- vide more space between them. Loading Media...
  • Page 95 Press down on the center of the paper-lifting plate until the left and right locking tabs (white) lock into place. Load the envelopes flap side up in the tray. ! " Before loading enve- lopes, press them down to make sure that all air is removed, and make sure that the folds of the flaps are firmly pressed;...

  • Page 96: Loading Label Sheets/Postcards/Thick Stock/Glossy Stock And Transparencies

    Slide the media guides against the edges of the envelopes. ! " Before printing on plain paper, be sure to return the dials on the fuser unit to the setting for plain paper. Loading Label Sheets/Postcards/Thick Stock/Glossy Stock and Transparencies Open Tray 1.
  • Page 97 Slide the media guides to pro- vide more space between them. Press down on the center of the paper-lifting plate until the left and right locking tabs (white) lock into place. Load the media face down in the tray. ! " Up to 20 sheets can be loaded into the tray at one time.
  • Page 98 Slide the media guides against the edges of the media. Loading Media...

  • Page 99: Tray 2

    Tray 2 Loading Plain Paper Pull out Tray 2. Press down the media pressure plate to lock it into place. Loading Media...
  • Page 100 Load the paper face up in the tray. ! " Do not load above the M mark. Up to 500 sheets (80 g/m [22 lb]) of plain paper can be loaded into the tray at one time. Close Tray 2. Loading Media...

  • Page 101: Tray 3/4 (Optional Lower Feeder Units)

    Tray 3/4 (Optional Lower Feeder Units) Loading Plain Paper Pull out Tray 3 (Tray 4). Press down the media pressure plate to lock it into place. Loading Media...
  • Page 102 Slide the media guides to pro- vide more space between them. Load the paper face up in the tray. ! " Do not load above the M mark. Up to 500 sheets (80 g/m [22 lb]) of plain paper can be loaded into the tray at one time.
  • Page 103 Slide the media guides against the edges of the paper. Close Tray 3 (Tray 4). Loading Media...

  • Page 104: Duplexing

    Duplexing Select paper with high opacity for duplex (2-sided) printing. Opacity refers to how effectively paper blocks out what is written on the opposite side of the page. If the paper has low opacity (high translucency), then the printed data from one side of the page will show through to the other side.

  • Page 105: Output Tray

    In addition, if “N-up” has been set to “Booklet”, autoduplex printing is per- formed. The following Order settings are available when “Booklet” is selected. If “Left Binding” is selected, the pages can be folded as a left-bound booklet. If “Right Binding” is selected, the pages can be folded as a right-bound booklet.

  • Page 106: 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 107 Replacing Consumables...

  • Page 108: Replacing Consumables

    Replacing Consumables Note Failure to follow instructions as outlined in this manual could result in voiding your warranty. Note If an error message ( TONER EMPTY TRANS.BELT END OF LIFE , etc.) appears, print out the configuration page, and then check the status of the other consumables.
  • Page 109 When replacing a toner cartridge, refer to the following table. For optimum print quality and performance, use only approved KONICA MINOLTA toner cartridges for your specific printer type, as listed in the table below. You can find your printer type and the toner cartridge part numbers on the consum- ables reorder label inside the front cover your printer.
  • Page 110 Note 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° C (95° F) and the maximum storage humidity is 85% (noncondensing).

  • Page 111: Replacing A Toner Cartridge

    Replacing a Toner Cartridge Note Be careful not to spill toner while replacing a toner cartridge. If toner spills, immediately wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth. TONER EMPTY SYS DEFAULT/TONER EMPTY on the menu is set to STOP , the message TONER EMPTY REPLACE X (where “...
  • Page 112 Press down the area marked “Push” on the toner cartridge to be replaced, and then slide the cartridge out until the handle is visible. Grasp the handle as shown in the illustration, and then slide the cartridge all the way out of the printer.
  • Page 113 Shake the cartridge to distribute the toner. ! " Make sure that the OPC drum cover is securely attached before shaking the cartridge. 3 × Lift the OPC drum cover on the toner cartridge toward you. Slide the OPC drum cover off of the toner cartridge.
  • Page 114 Holding the toner cartridge by its handle, slide the cartridge into the printer. Lower the handle, and then slide the cartridge the rest of the way into the printer until it locks into place. Replacing Consumables...
  • Page 115 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. ! " The printer must complete a 75-second calibration cycle after the toner cartridge has been replaced.

  • Page 116: Replacing The Waste Toner Bottle

    Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle When the waste toner bottle becomes full, the message WASTE TONER FULL/REPLACE BOTTLE appears in the message window. The printer stops and will not start again until the waste toner bottle is replaced. Open the printer’s front cover. Turn the dial on the waste toner bottle counterclockwise until it is in the unlock position.
  • Page 117 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 bottle. Note Dispose of the used waste toner bottle according to your local regulations.

  • Page 118: Replacing The Transfer Roller

    Turn the dial clockwise until the waste toner bottle is in the locked position. Unlock Lock 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. Replacing the Transfer Roller When the time to replace the transfer roller is reached, the message TRANS.ROLLER/END OF LIFE...
  • Page 119 Replacing the Transfer Roller Pull the lever, and then open the right side cover. ! " Before opening the right side cover, fold up Trya 1. While pushing the levers to the inside, move the roller presser toward you. Replacing Consumables...
  • Page 120 While continuing to press the levers, remove the transfer roller. Prepare a new transfer roller. While pressing the levers, insert the shaft of the transfer roller into the bearings. Replacing Consumables...
  • Page 121 Move the levers away from you until it snaps into place. Close the right side cover. QUALITY/SUPPLIES/REPLACE/TRANS. Reset the counter in the ROLLER menu. Replace the ozone filter, using the following procedure. Replacing Consumables...

  • Page 122: Replacing The Ozone Filter

    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...

  • Page 123: Replacing The Transfer Belt Unit

    Replacing the Transfer Belt Unit When the time to replace the transfer belt unit is reached, the message TRANS. BELT/END OF LIFE appears. Printing can continue even after this message appears; however, since the print quality is reduced, the trans- fer belt unit should be replaced immediately.
  • Page 124 Using a coin, remove the screws on the left side cover. ! " Be careful not to lose the screws. Remove the left side cover. Open the right side cover, and then use a coin to loosen the screws securing the transfer belt unit.
  • Page 125 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. ! " Be careful not to touch the surface of the belt. Insert the new transfer belt unit along the rails.
  • Page 126 Fully insert the transfer belt unit. 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.
  • Page 127 Turn the dial to lock the waste toner bottle into place. Unlock Lock Attach the left side cover, and then tighten the screws. Replacing Consumables...

  • Page 128: Replacing The Backup Battery

    Close the front cover. Reset the counter in the QUALITY/SUPPLIES/REPLACE/TRANS. BELT menu. Replacing the Backup Battery If the backup battery is dead, the printer’s date and time cannot be retained. Follow the procedure described below to replace the backup battery. Note It’s very important to protect the printer controller board and any associated circuit boards from electrostatic damage.
  • Page 129 Using a screwdriver, remove the screw. Then, slide the rear cover to the right and remove it. 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. Replacing Consumables...
  • Page 130 Remove the hook, and then remove the backup battery. Insert a new backup battery. ! " When inserting the new backup battery, be sure that the + side faces toward the left. Reinstall the panel and tighten the seven screws. Attach the rear cover.
  • Page 131 Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the printer. DATE on the SYS DEFAULT/CLOCK menu to set the date, and TIME on the SYS DEFAULT/CLOCK menu to set the time. Replacing Consumables...

  • Page 133: Maintaining The Printer

    Maintaining the Printer...

  • Page 134: Maintaining The Printer

    Maintaining the Printer CAUTION Read all caution and warning labels carefully, making sure to follow any instructions contained in them. These labels are located on the inside of the printer’s covers and the interior of the printer body. Handle the printer with care to preserve its life. Abuse handling may cause damage and void your warranty.
  • Page 135 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. Do not tilt the printer.

  • Page 136: Cleaning The Printer

    If you get toner on your skin, wash it off with cool water and a mild soap. CAUTION 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.

  • Page 137: Media Rollers

    Media Rollers The accumulation of paper dust and other debris on the media rollers can cause media-feeding problems. Cleaning the Media Feed Rollers (Tray 2/3/4) Pull out the tray. Clean the media feed rollers by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth.

  • Page 138: Cleaning The Duplex Option Feed Rollers

    Cleaning the 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 139: Cleaning The Media Transfer Rollers For Tray 3 And 4

    Cleaning the Media Transfer Rollers for Tray 3 and 4 Open the right side cover of Tray 3 (Tray 4). ! " Before opening the right side cover of Tray 3 (Tray 4), fold up Tray 1. Clean the media transfer rollers by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth.

  • Page 140: Cleaning The Laser Lens

    Cleaning the Laser Lens This printer is constructed with four laser lenses. Clean all lenses as described below. The laser lens cleaning tool should be attached to the rear side of the printer. Open the printer’s front cover. Align the marks at the bottom of the toner cartridge, insert the laser lens cleaning tool between the waste toner bottle and the...

  • Page 141: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting...

  • Page 142: Introduction

    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 Page 128 Preventing media misfeeds Page 129 Understanding the media path Page 130 Clearing media misfeeds Page 131...

  • Page 143: Preventing Media Misfeeds

    Preventing Media Misfeeds Make sure that... 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 144: Understanding The Media Path

    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 2 6 Tray 3 (optional) 7 Tray 4 (optional) 8 Tray 1 (Manual feed tray) 9 Duplex option 10 Fuser unit Understanding the Media Path...

  • Page 145: Clearing Media Misfeeds

    Clearing Media Misfeeds To avoid damage, always remove misfed media gently, without tearing it. Any piece 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 146: Media Misfeed Messages And Clearing Procedures

    Media Misfeed Messages and Clearing Procedures Media Misfeed Message Page Reference Page 133 PAPER JAM TRAY 2 Page 137 PAPER JAM TRAY 3 Page 137 PAPER JAM TRAY 4 Page 139 PAPER JAM DUPLEX 1 Page 139 PAPER JAM DUPLEX 2 Page 140 PAPER JAM FUSER/EXIT...

  • Page 147: Clearing A Media Misfeed In Tray 2

    Clearing a Media Misfeed in Tray 2 Pull the lever, and then open the right side cover. ! " Before opening the right side cover, fold up Tray 1. Carefully pull out the misfed media. Clearing Media Misfeeds...
  • Page 148 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. Note Decreased print quality may result if the surface of the image...
  • Page 149 Close the right side cover. Pull out Tray 2, 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. Clearing Media Misfeeds...
  • Page 150 Load the media face up in Tray 2. ! " Make sure that the media is flat. ! " Do not load paper above the M mark. ! " Slide the media guides against the edges of the media. Close Tray 2. Clearing Media Misfeeds...

  • Page 151: Clearing A Media Misfeed In Tray 3/4

    Clearing a Media Misfeed in Tray 3/4 Open the right side cover of Tray 3 (Tray 4). ! " Before opening the right side cover of Tray 3 (Tray 4), fold up Tray 1. Carefully pull out the misfed media. Close the right side cover of Tray 3 (Tray 4).
  • Page 152 Pull out Tray 3 (Tray 4), 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 3 (Tray 4). ! " Make sure that the paper is flat. ! "...

  • Page 153: 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 154: 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. ! " Before opening the right side cover, fold up Tray 1. Push up the levers of the fuser unit cover, and then open the cover.
  • Page 155 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 156 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 157: Clearing A Media Misfeed From Tray 1 (Manual Feed Tray) And Transfer Roller

    Close the right side cover. Clearing a Media Misfeed from Tray 1 (Manual Feed Tray) and Transfer Roller Pull the lever, and then open the right side cover. ! " Before opening the right side cover, fold up Tray 1. Clearing Media Misfeeds...
  • Page 158 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 159 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 160: Solving Problems With Media Misfeeds

    Recheck the media path and make misfed in the printer. sure that you have removed all of the misfed media. Duplex Unsupported media Use KONICA MINOLTA-approved option mis- (wrong size, thick- media. See “Media Specifications” on feeds. ness, type, etc.) is page 66.
  • Page 161 Symptom Cause Solution Media is The media is not cor- Remove the misfed media and reposi- misfeeding. rectly positioned in tion the media properly in the tray. the tray. The number of sheets Remove the excess media and reload in the tray exceeds the correct number of sheets in the the maximum tray.
  • Page 162 Do not fan transparencies before load- ing them. Unsupported media Use KONICA MINOLTA-approved (wrong size, thick- media. ness, type, etc.) is See “Media Specifications” on page being used.

  • Page 163: Solving Other Problems

    Solving Other Problems ! " For details on consumables, access www.q-shop.com. Symptom Cause Solution Printer The power cord is not Turn off the printer, confirm that the power is not correctly plugged into power cord is correctly plugged into the the outlet.
  • Page 164 Wait. No action needed. plex. The printer memory is Add more memory. insufficient. A toner cartridge for a Install a correct KONICA MINOLTA different region or an toner cartridge approved for your spe- unapproved genuine cific printer. toner cartridge is...
  • Page 165 Symptom Cause Solution Not all pages The printer has the Check your cable. print. wrong kind of cable, or the printer is not configured for the correct cable and port. The Cancel key was Make sure no one pressed the Cancel pressed.
  • Page 166 Symptom Cause Solution You are Media or settings are For autoduplexing, make sure that you experienc- not correct. have a duplex option installed. ing duplex Make sure that you are using correct problems. media. # See “Media Specifications” on page # Do not duplex envelopes, labels, postcards, thick stock, or transpar- encies.
  • Page 167 16-character be accessed. incorrect. maximum. For details of the Page- Scope Web Connection administrator password, refer to the magicolor 5450 Reference Guide on the Documenta- tion CD-ROM. Media is The media is moist Remove the moist media and replace it wrinkled.

  • Page 168: Solving Problems With Printing Quality

    Solving Problems with Printing Quality Symptom Cause Solution Nothing is One or more of the Remove the toner cartridges and printed, or toner cartridges may check it for damage. If it is damaged, there are be defective. replace it. blank spots The printer driver is Select the proper setting in the printer on the...
  • Page 169 Symptom Cause Solution Image is too Laser lens is dirty. Clean the laser lens. light; there is The media is moist Remove the moist media and replace it low image from humidity. with new, dry media. density. There is not much Replace the toner cartridge.
  • Page 170 Remove the moist media and replace it appears. with new, dry media. Unsupported media Use KONICA MINOLTA-approved (wrong size, thick- media. See “Media Specifications” on ness, type, etc.) is page 66. being used. One or more of the...
  • Page 171 Symptom Cause Solution There are One or more of the Remove the toner cartridges and toner toner cartridges may check them for damage. If one is dam- smudges or be defective or aged, replace it. residual installed incorrectly. images. There are The media transfer Clean the media transfer roller.
  • Page 172 Symptom Cause Solution Image The laser lens is dirty. Clean the laser lens. defects. A toner cartridge may Remove the toner cartridges and be leaking. check them for damage. If one is dam- aged, replace it. A toner cartridge may Remove the toner cartridge with the be defective.
  • Page 173 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 magicolor 5450 General Information Guide. Solving Problems with Printing Quality...

  • Page 174: Status, Error, And Service Messages

    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. Standard Status Messages This message...

  • Page 175: Error Messages (Warning: )

    NEAR FULL The X toner cartridge Install a INCORRECT CART is an unapproved KONICA MINOLTA toner type. cartridge of the appropri- ate type (AM, EU, AP or JP), see page 95. Tray X (Tray 1, 2, 3, or...
  • Page 176 This message... means... do this... The X toner cartridge Prepare the specified TONER LOW is low and should be color toner cartridge. replaced within 200 pages at 5% cover- age of letter/A4 pages. (Appears when DEFAULT MENU/ ENABLE WARN- ING/TONER LOW set to The transfer belt unit Replace the transfer belt...
  • Page 177 Error Messages (Operator Call: This message... means... do this... Tray 1 was specified Install Tray 1. ADJUST TRAY1 with the printer driver for printing, but Tray 1 is not installed. The duplex cover is Close the duplex cover. COVER OPEN open.
  • Page 178 This message... means... do this... The printer has Press the Cancel key to MEMORY FULL received more data cancel the print job. PRESS CANCEL than can be pro- Decrease the amount of cessed with its inter- data to be printed (for nal memory.
  • Page 179 This message... means... do this... Media has misfed in Press the Down key to PAPER JAM the duplex option. display the help screen. DUPLEX 1 Follow the instructions in Media has misfed in PAPER JAM the help screen to the duplex option. DUPLEX 2 remove the misfed media.
  • Page 180 This message... means... do this... The X (Tray 2, 3, or 4) Load the correct media Tray X EMPTY was specified with the into the specified tray. “SIZE” printer driver for print- “MEDIA” ing, but Tray X is empty. This message appears when the PAPER/PAPER SOURCE/TRAY...

  • Page 181: Service Messages

    Service Messages: These messages indicate a more serious error 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 183 Installing Accessories...

  • Page 184: Installing Accessories

    Introduction Note Use of accessories not manufactured or supported by KONICA MINOLTA will void your warranty. ! " This chapter provides information about the following accessories. Dual In-Line 256 MB, 512 MB DIMM Memory Module (DDR-SDRAM, 266 MHz, 184 pins, No ECC, Unbuf- (DIMM) fered, CL=2 or 2.5)

  • Page 185: Dual In-Line Memory Module (Dimm)

    Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) ! " You may need additional memory (DIMM) for complex graphics and for duplex printing. Dual in-line memory module (or DIMM) is compact circuit board with sur- face-mount memory chips. The printer, which has two memory slots, has a 256 MB memory module already installed in one of the slots.
  • Page 186 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 187 Insert the new DIMM straight into the DIMM connector until the latches snap into the locked position. Observe the keyed side of the DIMM to align it with the connec- tor. If you cannot snap the DIMM into place, do not force it. Repo- sition it, making sure that the DIMM is seated completely in the connector.

  • Page 188: Hard Disk

    Hard Disk If a hard disk is installed, fonts can be downloaded and saved, and the over- lay function can be used. Installing the Hard Disk Note It’s very important to protect the printer controller board and any associated circuit boards from electrostatic damage. Before performing this procedure, review the antistatic caution on page 170.
  • Page 189 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. Hard Disk...
  • Page 190 Plug the cable on the hard disk into the connector on the con- troller board. Insert the three mounting pins on the hard disk into the holes in the controller board to mount the hard disk onto the controller board. Reinstall the panel and tighten the seven screws.
  • Page 191 Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the printer. Declare the hard disk in the Windows printer driver (Properties/Configure tab). Hard Disk...

  • Page 192: Duplex Option

    Duplex Option Duplex (2-sided) printing can be performed automatically with the duplex option and enough memory installed. See “Duplexing” on page 90. Installing the Duplex Option Turn off the printer. Remove the cover on the right side cover. Duplex Option...
  • Page 193 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.
  • Page 194 Open the duplex cover, and then turn both knobs counterclock- wise until they are horizontal to secure the duplex option to the right side cover. Then, close the duplex cover. Pull the lever, open the right side cover, and then attach the sup- port wire for the duplex option to the printer.

  • Page 195: Lower Feeder Unit

    Lower Feeder Unit You can install up to two optional lower feeder units (Trays 3 and 4). 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 196 Prepare the lower feeder unit. ! " Be sure to place the lower feeder unit on a level surface. Open the right side cover of the lower feeder unit. ! " The right side cover of the lower feeder must be opened before the feeder can be installed onto the printer.
  • Page 197 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 198 Attach the transport guide to the right door of Tray 3. ! " It is not necessary to attach the transport guide to the right door of Tray 4. Close the right side cover of the lower feeder unit. Declare Tray 3 (Tray 4) in the Windows printer driver (Properties/Config- ure tab).

  • Page 199: A Appendix

    Appendix...

  • Page 200: Safety Specifications

    Safety Specifications Printer Safety standards U.S. model UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03 European model EU Directive 73/23/EEC EU Directive 93/68/EEC EN 60950-1 (IEC 60950) China model GB 4943 EMC standards U.S. model FCC part 15 subpart B class B ICES-003 European model EU Directive 89/336/EEC...
  • Page 201 First print Simplex Monochrome/Full color: 14.2 seconds for A4 (plain paper) Monochrome/Full color: 14.1 seconds for Letter (plain paper) Duplex Monochrome/Full color: 22.3 seconds for A4, Letter (plain paper) Print speed Simplex Monochrome/Full color: 25.6 pages per minute for A4 (plain paper) Monochrome/Full color: 27 pages per minute for Letter...
  • Page 202 Input capacity Tray 1 (Manual feed tray) Plain/Recycled paper:100 sheets Envelope: 10 envelopes Label/Postcard/Thick Stock/Glossy Stock Transparency/Letterhead: 20 sheets Tray 2 Plain/Recycled paper:500 sheets Tray 3 and 4 (Optional) Plain/Recycled paper:500 sheets Output capacity Output tray: 250 sheets (A4, Letter) Operating temperature 10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F) Operating humidity...

  • Page 203: Consumable Life Expectancy Chart

    Consumable Life Expectancy Chart User-Replaceable Item Average Life Expectancy Toner cartridge Standard in-box Cartridge: Printed within a constant environment 3,000 pages or more (Continuous) 2,750 pages or more (2 pages per job) Printed outside of a constant environment 2,400 pages or more (Continuous) 2,200 pages or more (2 pages per job) Replacement Cartridge (Standard-Capacity): Printed within a constant environment...
  • Page 204 Service-Replaceable Item Average Life Expectancy Fuser unit 150,000 pages (Continuous) 130,000 pages (2 pages per job) Media feed roller 300,000 pages Technical Specifications...

  • Page 205: 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 207 Index Accessories 170 Dual in-line memory module 171 DIMMs 171 Duplexing 90 Duplex option 178 Duplex option 178 Hard disk 174 Lower feeder unit 181 Antistatic protection 170 Electrostatic discharge 170 Envelopes 69 Error messages 161 Camera direct 64 Configuration menu 31 Consumables Glossy Stock 73 Backup battery 114...
  • Page 208 Imageable area 74 Plain paper 67 Postcards 71 Preventing media misfeeds 129 Print quality 154 Labels 70 Printer Letterhead 71 Parts 3 Loading media 75 Printer driver (Postscript, PCL) 15 Lower feeder unit 181 Advanced tab 16 Basic tab 17 Cover page tab 18 Displaying 14 Maintenance 120...

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