Konica Minolta 1216 Instruction Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions
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DESCRIPTION: How to clear fuser abnormality codes (F34, F35, F36).
RESOLUTION: To reset fuser codes, perform the following steps:
1. Access the 25 mode (power the machine OFF. Hold down the 2 and 5 keys, and
power the machine ON).
2. Press P-4-7-P on the key pad. (1, 4, 5, or 6 will be displayed on the copy quantity
indicator).
3. Press the 0 key to change the indication to a zero.
4. Press the start/print key to enter the new data.
5. Power the machine OFF then ON to exit the 25 mode.
Note: If the F code reoccurs after powering the machine ON or following warm-up,
contact service immediately.
DESCRIPTION: How to set APS default to 8.5x11.
RESOLUTION: To program the 8.5x11 paper tray as a default with any size original copied from the
platen glass, perform the following:
1. Switch copier OFF.
2. Enter the 25 mode by holding down the 2 and 5 keys simultaneously and powering
the copier ON. Release the 2 and 5 keys approximately 4 seconds after powering ON.
3. Enter address 56 by pressing P-56-P sequentially.
a. Enter data of 4 (disables APS when the ADF is opened).
b. Press the Start/Print button to load the data.
3. Enter address 51 (designates an initial tray when APS is cancelled) by pressing
P-51-P sequentially.
a. Enter data to select the 8.5x11 tray:
0= tray 1
1= tray 2
2= tray 3
3= tray 4
b. Press the Start/Print button to load the data.
DESCRIPTION: The machine is limiting the number of copies that can be entered. (i.e., users
cannot enter more than 5 copies).
RESOLUTION: CAUSE: The copy quantity limits are programmed, affecting the number of copies
selectable by the user.
SOLUTION: To program the copy limit function, set the 25 mode, P13 to:
0: No limit
1: 1 copy
2: 3 copies
3: 5 copies
4: 9 copies
5: 10 copies
6: 20 copies
7: 30 copies
8: 50 copies
9: 99 copies

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DESCRIPTION: How to enable auto tray switching (ATS).
RESOLUTION: To enable the auto tray switching feature, perform the following:
1. Power OFF the main power switch.
2. Press and hold the 2 and the 5 number keys and turn the main power switch ON.
3. Release the 2 and 5 keys after 3 seconds.
4. Press P, 5, 3, P, 1, then START/PRINT.
5. Power the machine OFF for 3 seconds and then switch ON.
DESCRIPTION: How to add toner.
RESOLUTION: To add toner, perform the following:
1. Shake the toner cartridge.
2. Open the front door of the copier.
3. Lift the green cover with the label PRESS HERE.
4. Insert the toner cartridge in the opening.
5. Lightly press on the top of the toner cartridge.
6. Slide the green handle to the left.
7. Lightly tap on the sides of the toner cartridge until it sounds empty.
8. Slide the green handle to the right.
9. Remove the toner cartridge.
10. Close the green cover and the front door.
DESCRIPTION: How to disable AMS.
RESOLUTION: AMS can not be fully disabled. The AMS mode priority setting can be programmed in
the 25 mode, address 59:
0: Life-size mode (platen/ADF)
1: AMS mode (platen); Life-size mode (ADF)
2: Life-size mode (platen); AMS mode (ADF)
3: AMS mode (platen/ADF)
DESCRIPTION: P25 at power up.
RESOLUTION: CAUSE: Memory address 92 in the 25 mode is set to 0 (300 copies after the add toner
message, P25 is displayed and copying is prevented until toner is added). This
function can be disabled by setting 25 mode address 92 to 1. It is recommended that
this function be enabled to prevent damage to the developer caused by toner depletion.
SOLUTION: Add toner.

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DESCRIPTION: How to disable RADF frame erasure.
RESOLUTION: To disable the RADF frame erasure, set the data in software dip switch P26 to a 0.
A data of 5 creates a 5mm deletion around the border of the copy when fed through
the RADF.
DESCRIPTION: How to disable all auto features.
RESOLUTION: To disable all auto features, perform the following:
1. Power OFF the copier.
2. While holding 2 and 5 keys, power the copier ON.
3. Press P-56-P.
4. Press 7 (manual selection), then START/PRINT.
5. Press P-58-P.
6. Press 7 (non-priority for ADF, APS, AES), then START/PRINT.
7. Power the copier OFF/ON to exit the 25 mode.
DESCRIPTION: How to program ECM passcodes.
RESOLUTION: The 1216 does not have ECM passcode capability.
DESCRIPTION: PLEASE LOAD PAPER indication when trying to feed from the drawer base after
setup or installation.
RESOLUTION: CAUSE: Incorrect drawer base installation.
SOLUTION: On the main body rear cover there are 3 small drive gear covers which
prevent drive between the main body and the drawer base. Remove the drive gear covers
(A), (B), and (C). Refer to the drawer base installation instructions, not the service
manual.

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DESCRIPTION: How to extend the time for Auto Low Power mode and Auto Shut-off mode.
RESOLUTION: To program Auto Low Power mode, perform the following:
1. Access the 25 mode (power the machine OFF, hold down on the 2 and 5 keys,
power the machine ON).
2. Press P-03-P (Auto Low Power mode setting time selection).
3. Press 1 (setting time + 120 minutes).
4. Press P19P.
5. Input one of the following data choices:
Enter 1: 122 minutes
Enter 2: 125 minutes
Enter 3: 130 minutes
Enter 4: 135 minutes
Enter 5: 150 minutes
6. Press P-07-P
7. Press 1 (Auto Shut-off time selection + 120 minutes).
8. Press P62P
9. Input one of the following data choices:
Enter 0: 150 minutes
Enter 1: 180 minutes
Enter 2: 210 minutes
Enter 3: 240 minutes
10. Power the machine OFF/ON to exit the 25 mode.
DESCRIPTION: Configuration and supplies information, 1216.
RESOLUTION: COPIER AND ACCESSORIES
PCUA ITEM
947132 1216 copier
947116 DF204
947120 ADF kit (required with a document feeder)
947134 DB207A (2 trays)
947222 DB607 (1 tray, 1 LCT)
947236 Platen cover
947119 Paper conveyance kit (required with a drawer base)
947142 Plain drawer base
947145 ST103 (10-bin)
947356 Staple kit (for ST103)
947147 ST104 (10-bin stapling sorter)
SUPPLIES (compatible with model 2223 unless noted)
PCUA ITEM
947225 Toner (yield - 9000; exclusive for the 1216)
947226 Developer (yield - 30,000)
947124 Drum (yield - 60,000)
947218 Cleaning roller (yield - 30,000)
947139 ST104 staples (yield - 3000)
947381 ST103 staples (yield - 5000)

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DESCRIPTION: How to install a Konica key counter.
RESOLUTION: Open the bypass tray door, on the lower right side on the main body there is a plate.
Remove the plate, disconnect the connector and connect the key counter to the main
body connector. Install the brackets from the key counter kit to the main body were
the plate was removed.