Konica Minolta PagePro 9100 User manual

English
PagePro 9100
Installation Guide
™
1800730-001A

English
Thank You
Thank you for purchasing a KONICA MINOLTA printer. You have made an excellent
choice.
Trademarks
KONICA MINOLTA and the KONICA MINOLTA logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of KONICA MINOLTA HOLDINGS, INC. PagePro is a trademark or
registered trademark of KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Crown
and CrownView are trademarks or registered trademarks of KONICA MINOLTA
PRINTING SOLUTIONS U.S.A., INC. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
Proprietary Statement
The digitally encoded software included with your printer is Copyright © 2003
KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. All Rights Reserved. This
software may not be reproduced, modified, displayed, transferred, or copied in any
form or in any manner or on any media, in whole or in part, without the express
written permission of KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2003 KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Marunouchi
Center Building, 1-6-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0005, Japan. All Rights
Reserved. This document may not be copied, in whole or part, nor transferred to any
other media or language, without written permission of KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS
TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Manual Notice
KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. reserves the right to make
changes to this manual and to the equipment described herein without notice.
Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free of inaccuracies
and omissions. However, KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
makes no warranty of any kind including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with regard to this manual.
KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. assumes no responsibility for,
or liability for, errors contained in this manual or for incidental, special, or
consequential damages arising out of the furnishing of this manual, or the use of this
manual in operating the equipment, or in connection with the performance of the
equipment when so operated.
Registering the Printer
Mail (Americas only)—Fill out and send in the registration card enclosed in your
shipment.
Internet—Go to printer.konicaminolta.net/register and follow the instructions given
there.
CD-ROM—Follow the instructions on the Software Utilities CD-ROM.

Contents
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Getting Acquainted with Your Printer ................................................................. 1
PagePro 9100 Features 1
Space Requirements 1
Locate your Printer... 2
Printer Parts 3
Documentation Set ............................................................................................... 4
Setting up Your Printer ........................................................................................ 5
Shipment Contents 5
Unpacking the Printer 5
Installing the Toner Cartridge 6
Installing the Exhaust Filter 9
Loading the Upper Media Tray 10
Loading the Multipurpose Tray 14
Installing Accessories ........................................................................................ 15
Plugging in/Turning on the Printer .................................................................. 16
What’s Next? ....................................................................................................... 17
Configuration Menu Overview ........................................................................... 18
Security Menu 18
Operator Control Menu 19
Administration Menu 20

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Administration/Communications/Optional NIC/CrownNet Submenu for
Networking 21
About the Control Panel .....................................................................................21
Control Panel Indicators 22
Control Panel Keys 22
Menu, Select, Previous, and Next Keys 23
Selecting a Message Window Language 23
Manually Selecting an Ethernet IP Address 24
About the Interface Panel ...................................................................................26
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................26
Solving Installation Problems 27
Accessories and Consumables .........................................................................28
Accessories 28
Consumables 29
Regulatory and Safety Information ...................................................................30
Warranty Considerations ...................................................................................35

Getting Acquainted with Your Printer 1
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Getting Acquainted with Your Printer
PagePro 9100 Features
Space Requirements
Refer to the User’s Guide (in PDF on the Documentation CD-ROM) for printer
space requirements with options attached.
Features Media Size Speed
Simplex
Speed
Duplex
Print Speed
(pages per minute [ppm])
Letter/A4 Up to 35 Up to 26
Ledger/A3 Up to 19 Up to 13
Envelopes 14.5
Postcards 26.6
SDRAM 64 MB
500-sheet Standard Media Tray Standard
200-sheet Multipurpose Media Tray Standard
4-bin Mailbox Optional
Optional Media Trays (up to 3) Optional
IEEE-1284 parallel Standard
Ethernet Standard
USB Standard
Internal IDE Hard Disk Optional
Time-of-Day Clock Optional
Manual Duplexing Standard
Autoduplex Printing Optional (Only plain paper,
16–24 lb [60–90 g/m2], can be
autoduplexed.)
7.9 in *1
(940mm)
(550mm)
7.9 in
51.2 in
21.7 in
37.0 in
(1300mm)
(200mm)
(200mm)
7.9 in
(200mm)
51.2" (1,300 mm)
37.0" (940 mm)
23" (566 mm)
18" (457 mm)
17" (423 mm)
7.9" (200 mm)
7.9" (200 mm)
21.7" (551 mm)
7.9" (200 mm)
Top View Side View
18" (457 mm)

Getting Acquainted with Your Printer2
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Locate your Printer...
WARNING!
Obstructing the ventilation grilles could present a fire hazard.
Attention
For products installed outside North America, do not connect the
groundwire to gas or water pipes or grounding for telephones.
For further details, refer to the User’s Guide in PDF on the Documentation
CD-ROM.
With these characteristics... But away from...
On a hard, flat, stable, level (±1° or
less slant at any point around the
machine) surface.
Direct sunlight. Heating and cooling
sources, extreme temperature or
humidity changes, wind, and dust.
Open flames or items that easily burn.
Close to an easily accessible
grounded power supply (on an
exclusively dedicated power outlet)
that meets printer specifications. Near
your computer. At the length 6.5' (2 m)
or less for an IEEE 1284 bidirectional
parallel connection.
A connection to the same electrical
circuit as high-current machines.
Noise-generating equipment, such as
a copier or air conditioner, and strong
magnetic or electromagnetic fields,
such as a refrigerator.
With enough space to allow easy
servicing, and adequate ventilation.
Water, water pipes, liquid (drink)
containers, humidifiers, and corrosive
chemicals or vapors, such as
ammonia.
With an ambient temperature range of
50°–95° F (10°–35° C) and relative
humidity range of 15%–85%
(noncondensing).
Small, loose metal parts, such as
paperclips and staples.
At an altitude of 0–10,170'
(0–3,100 m).
Excessive vibration.

Getting Acquainted with Your Printer 3
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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.








1—Top cover release lever
2—Output tray extension
3—Control panel
4—Power switch
5—Ventilation grilles
6—Media guide
7—Multipurpose tray (open)
8—Standard media tray
9—Carrying grips (both sides)
Front View

1—Top cover
2—Optional mount cover
3—Interface panel
4—Exhaust port
5—Fuser unit cover
6—Duplexer connection
7—4-bin mailbox connection
8—AC power connection
9—Carrying grips (both sides)









Rear View
1—Top cover
2—Transfer roller
3—Fuser unit
4—Toner cartridge
5—Print head unit (inside;
should not be opened at
any time)
Top Internal View 





Documentation Set4
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Documentation Set
If you’re using the Acrobat PDF version of this guide, click this icon to
play a QuickTime video clip of the procedure described in the text.
Acrobat Reader and a download link to QuickTime are provided on
both CD-ROMs.
Manual Description Location
Quick Setup
Guide
Use this sheet when unpacking the
printer.
Hardcopy and
Documentation
CD-ROM
Installation
Guide
You’re looking at this document right now.
This guide provides information about
installation of the printer, the interface
panel, and the control panel.
Hardcopy and
Documentation
CD-ROM
User’s Guide This manual provides information about
software configuration and driver
installation, and guides you through the
day-to-day operation of your printer,
including printing files, refilling print
media, and replacing toner. It also
includes information on additional
accessories; cleaning, and maintaining
your printer; improving print quality; and
troubleshooting printer problems.
Documentation
CD-ROM
Crown Book 1
Crown Book 2
These two manuals provide detailed
information about Crown architecture, the
CrownView application, menu
configuration, and advanced computer/
network connection and configuration.
Documentation
CD-ROM
Service &
Support Guide
This guide lists global sources of service
and support for your printer. The most
up-to-date information can be found at
www.konicaminolta.net/printer/.
Documentation
CD-ROM

Setting up Your Printer 5
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Setting up Your Printer
WARNING!
Your printer weighs approximately 61.7 lbs (28 kg) without the
consumables and accessories. Be sure to have help when lifting and
moving it.
Shipment Contents
Printer (with 500-sheet standard upper media tray,
200-sheet multipurpose tray)
Toner cartridge
Power cord
Two CD-ROMs (Software Utilities and
Documentation)
Documentation (see “Documentation Set” on
page 4)
Interface cables aren’t included in the shipment. If you need cables, contact
your local vendor or computer store.
Unpacking the Printer
 We strongly suggest that you save the packaging materials in case
you ever need to move or ship the printer.
After removing the consumables from the printer carton, use the following
instructions to unpack your printer.
1With another person’s help, lift the printer from
the carton.
Do not tilt it more than 1° in any direction at
any time.
For best output quality and longest
consumables life, place the printer on a hard,
flat, level, stable surface capable of supporting
about 151 lbs (68.49 kg) with all accessories
and consumables, but not counting media.

Setting up Your Printer6
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2Remove the tape from the printer.
Attention
Do not plug in the power cord until told to do so.
Installing the Toner Cartridge
Attention
The OPC is extremely sensitive to bright light, direct sunlight, and
touch. Always leave the toner cartridge in its protective package until
you’re ready to install it. Any exposure to light should be limited to less
than two minutes, or permanent damage could result.
1Slide the top cover release lever
to the right , and open the top
cover .
The toner cartridge contains the OPC (Organic Photo
Conductor) and toner that form the image that is developed
and transferred to the media.
Each toner cartridge comes with a prepaid UPS label inside
the box so you can recycle the cartridge when it is empty.
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2

Setting up Your Printer 7
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Attention
Never touch
the copper or
brass
electrodes


or electrical
parts that are
located inside
the top cover
and under-
neath the
toner cartridge,
as a printer
malfunction
can result.
Be careful not
to touch 
 

around the
image transfer roller (touching certain parts in this area may result in
reduced print quality) or 

around the fusing unit (since the inside
reaches temperatures of about 392 °F (200 °C), touching any part in
this area may result in burns).
2Remove the new toner cartridge from its protective box.
3Peel off the packing tape.
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
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3

Setting up Your Printer8
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Attention
Hold the toner cartridge by its
handle 

. Do not open the
protective cover

of the OPC
(the green area 

) or allow
anything to come in contact with
the OPC. It is extremely sensitive
to hand oils and scratches, both
of which reduce print quality.
This type of damage is not
covered by your warranty.
4Slowly shake the toner cartridge,
tilting it to the left and right 7 or 8
times to distribute the toner.
The toner is nontoxic. If you get
toner on your hands, wash them in
cool water and mild neutral
detergent. If you get toner on your
clothes, lightly dust them off as
much as possible. If some toner
remains on your clothes, use cool,
not hot, water to rinse the toner off, provided your clothing is washable.
WARNING!
If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately with cool water
and consult a doctor. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) can be
found at printer.konicaminolta.net/support (click on Answer Base).
5Align the tabs on the cartridge (one
on each side) with the notches in
the printer, and then insert the
cartridge as far as possible into its
compartment.
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

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2
3

Setting up Your Printer 9
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6Close the top cover, pushing it
down until it locks into place.
Attention
Do not transport the printer
with the toner cartridge
installed. If toner spills within
the printer, decreased print
quality may result or the printer
may be damaged.
WARNING!
The toner cartridge should not be opened under any circumstances.
Installing the Exhaust Filter
Insert the exhaust filter in the exhaust
slot on the back of the printer.
Attention
If you will be installing an optional
duplexer, it is not necessary to
install the exhaust filter.

Setting up Your Printer10
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Loading the Upper Media Tray
1Pull out the upper media tray until
it stops.
2While pressing the release
buttons (one on each side of
the media tray), remove the tray .
3Remove the media tray cover.
For information about approved media, refer to
chapter 2, “Using Media,” in the User’s Guide.
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Setting up Your Printer 11
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4Position the media retainer for the
size of the media to be loaded.
The media size is detected
depending on the position of the
media retainer.
aLift up the gray lever on the
right end of the media retainer,
and then slide the media
retainer to the right .
bLift up on the left end of
the media retainer and
remove it .
cInsert the right end of the media
retainer into the slot for the
size of media to be loaded and
press it down .
dSlide the retainer to the left, and
then press down on the gray
lever to secure the retainer.
Attention
Pressing down on the lever before sliding the retainer to the
left causes the sides of the tray to bulge and fit improperly in
the printer.
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2
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Setting up Your Printer12
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5Fan a stack of approximately
500 sheets of paper.
6Align the four edges of the
media, and then load it with
the printing-side up.
Often, an arrow on the media
package label indicates the
printing-side of the media.
7Press the button on the media
guide , and then slide the
guide against the edge of the
media .
Do not load media above the
fill limit mark ( 6
) on the
inside left side of the tray or it
may not feed correctly. The
standard media tray holds a
maximum of 500 letter/A4
sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2) of
plain paper.
Attention
The media should fit easily between the guides. Improperly adjusted
guides may cause poor print quality, media jams, or printer damage.
Long Edge Feed Short Edge Feed
Use long-edge feed for Letter, A4, B5, and smaller media. Use
short-edge feed for Ledger, A3, B4, and larger media.
Do not load media on this side.
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Setting up Your Printer 13
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8Install the media tray cover.
9Insert the media tray as far as
possible into the printer. It should
snap into place.
10 Attach the appropriate media-size
label to the the media tray.
Media-size labels are supplied with
this printer.
11 When printing on media larger than
B4, open the output tray extension.

Setting up Your Printer14
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Loading the Multipurpose Tray
1
Open the multipurpose tray.
2Fan a stack of approximately 200
sheets of paper.
3Align the edges of the paper, and
then load it with its printing-side up.
Use long-edge feed for Letter, A4,
B5, and smaller media. Use short-edge feed for Ledger, A3, B4, and
larger media.
Often, an arrow on the paper package label indicates the printing-side of
the media.
Attention
Do not load media above the fill
limit mark on the inside left of the
tray, or it may not feed correctly.
The multipurpose media tray
holds approximately 200 sheets
of 20 lb bond (75 g/m²) paper.
For information about approved media and about
loading different types of media, refer to
chapter 2, “Using Media,” in the User’s Guide.
The multipurpose tray is used for all media types,
especially envelopes, labels, Japanese-sized
postcards, thick stock, and transparencies.
Check printer.konicaminolta.net/support (click on
Answer Base) for currently approved media.

Installing Accessories 15
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4While pressing the button on the
right side of the media guide ,
slide the media guide to adjust it .
Attention
The media should fit easily
between the guides. Improperly
adjusted guides may cause poor
print quality, media jams, or
printer damage.
5Slide the media as far as possible
into the feed slot.
Installing Accessories
Attention
Installing accessories always requires that both the printer and the
accessories are turned off and unplugged during installation.
If you purchased any additional printer accessories (such as a duplexer
or additional memory), then install them now. If installation instructions are
included with the accessory, follow them. If not, instructions are included
in the User’s Guide (in PDF on the Documentation CD-ROM). A list of
accessories is in included in “Accessories and Consumables” on page 28 of
this manual.
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Plugging in/Turning on the Printer
1Make sure the printer is turned off.
2Plug the printer power cord into the
printer and into a dedicated, grounded,
surge-protected electrical outlet.
 In compliance with UL
guidelines, “The appliance
inlet is considered to be the
main disconnect device.”
3Turn on the printer.
After approximately a 70-second
warmup (assuming normal
temperature and humidity), your
printer prints a startup page and
displays “IDLE” on the message
window.
If “IDLE” is not displayed in the
message window after the printer is
turned on and warmed up, recheck the setup. If the startup page doesn’t
print or the print quality is not good, skip ahead to “Troubleshooting” on
page 26.
The printer automatically switches to power-saving (energy-saving) mode
after 30 minutes of inactivity. You can change the number of minutes in the
Administration/Engine/Energy Saver menu.
Attention
Never turn the power off while the printer is receiving data or printing.