MINOLTA-QMS ENord magicolor 3100 User manual

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magicolor 3100
Installation Guide
®
1800656-001C

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Thank You
Thank you for purchasing a magicolor 3100. You have made an excellent choice. Your
magicolor 3100 is specially designed for optimal performance in Windows and TCP/IP
networking environments.
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QMS logo, and magicolor.
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guide may also be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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MINOLTA-QMS, 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 MINOLTA-QMS,
Inc.
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Mobile, AL 36618. 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
MINOLTA-QMS, Inc.
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equipment described herein without notice. Considerable effort has been made to
ensure that this manual is free of inaccuracies and omissions. However, MINOLTA-
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warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with regard to this
manual. MINOLTA-QMS, 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—Fill out and send in the
registration card enclosed in
your shipment.
Internet—Go to
www.onlineregister.com/
minolta-qms/ and follow the
instructions given there.
CD-ROM—Follow the
instructions on the CD-ROM.

Contents
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Hardware Installation Guide ...............................................1
Getting Acquainted with Your Printer .............................................2
magicolor 3100 Features 2
Space Requirements 2
Locate your Printer... 3
Printer Parts 4
Documentation Set ........................................................................5
Setting up Your Printer ...................................................................6
Shipment Contents 6
Unpacking the Printer 7
Installing the Imaging Unit 8
Installing the Toner Cartridges 10
Loading the Media Tray 12
Loading the Multipurpose Tray 14
Installing Accessories ....................................................................15
Plugging in/Turning on the Printer .................................................16
What’s Next? ..................................................................................17

Contentsii
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Configuration Menu Overview ........................................................17
Menu Chart Conventions 17
Security Menu 17
Operator Control Menu 18
Administration Menu 19
Administration/Communications/Resident NIC/
CrownNet Menu 20
About the Control Panel .................................................................20
Selecting a Message Window Language 21
Control Panel Indicators 21
Control Panel Keys 22
Menu, Select, Previous, and Next Keys 23
Color Registration 23
About the Interface Panel ...............................................................25
Software Installation Guide .....................................................27
Software Utilities CD-ROM .............................................................28
Drivers and Utilities 28
Installing Printer Drivers and Software ...........................................31
Windows Environments 31
Windows—Parallel Connection 32
Windows—Ethernet TCP/IP 34
Windows—USB 36
Macintosh 37
UNIX, Linux, NetWare, and NDPS 43
Troubleshooting .............................................................................43
Solving Problems during Installation 43
Accessories and Consumables ......................................................45
Accessories 46
Consumables 47
Regulatory Compliance ................................................................. 47
FCC Compliance Statement 48
EN 55022 49
Canadian Users Notice 49
Laser Safety 50
International Notices 50
Warranty Considerations ............................................................... 50

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Hardware Installation Guide

Getting Acquainted with Your Printer2
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Getting Acquainted with Your Printer
magicolor 3100 Features
Space Requirements
Top View
Features Details Print Quality
Print Speed (pages per minute
[ppm])* (Letter/A4) Up to 16 Standard—600 dpi**
Up to 16 Quality—1200 dpi
Up to 8 Fine—1200 dpi
SDRAM 256 MB
500-sheet Upper Media Tray Standard
100-sheet Multipurpose
Media Tray Standard
1,000-sheet (2 x 500) High-
capacity Input Feeder (HCIF) Optional
IEEE-1284 parallel Standard
Ethernet Standard
USB Standard
Internal IDE Hard Disk Optional
Time-of-Day Clock Optional
Autoduplex Printing*** Standard
Notes
*Color and monochrome black
**Dots per inch (dpi)
***If enough memory is available. For example, a Fine print quality,
1200 dpi duplex legal-size page would require 288 MB of SDRAM.
8"
24"
6" (150 mm)
Front
(600 mm)
4" (100 mm)
(200 mm)

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Front View
Locate your Printer...
WARNING!
Obstructing the ventillation grilles could present a fire hazard.
Do not tilt the printer more than 10° when moving it.
With these characteristics... But away from...
On a hard, flat, stable, level (±5° 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 can 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
adequate ventillation and easy
servicing.
Water, water pipes, liquid (drink)
containers, and corrosive chemicals
or vapors, such as ammonia.
With an ambient temperature range
of 50°–90° F (10°–32° C) and rela-
tive humidity range of 15%–85%
(noncondensating).
Small, loose metal parts, such as
paper clips and staples.
At an altitude of 0–10,170'
(0–3,100m). Excessive vibration.
(150 mm)
3.9"
Front
5.9"
(100 mm)
(600 mm) 7.8" (200 mm)
Front
23.6"
Side View

Getting Acquainted with Your Printer4
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Attention
For products installed outside North America, do not connect the
groundwire to gas or water pipes or grounding for telephones.
For further details, refer to the
User’s Guide
on the
Documentation
CD-ROM.
Printer Parts
The following drawings illustrate the parts of your printer referred to through-
out this guide, so please take some time to become familiar with them.
Front View
Rear View
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1—Top cover/face-down output
tray
2—Control panel and message
window
3—Front cover
4—Cover Button B
5—Multipurpose tray (shown
closed)
6—Cover Button A
7—Ventillation grilles
8—Power switch
9—Upper
media tray
10—Media level guide
11—Carrying grips (both sides)
1—Top cover
2—Toner cartridges
3—Ventillation grilles
4—AC power connection
5—Interface panel
6—Media tray cover
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Documentation Set 5
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Top Internal View
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
Installation
Guide
Hardware: 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
Software: This guide provides
information about the software
configuration and driver installation.
Maintenance
Guide
Keep this guide close to the printer for
quick reference information regarding
operation and care.
Hardcopy and
Documentation
CD-ROM
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Button A
1—Transfer unit
2—Registration rollers
3—Imaging unit
4—Imaging unit cover
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Button B
5—Duplexer rotator
6—Fuser unit
7—Imaging unit cover
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Setting up Your Printer
WARNING!
Your printer weighs approximately 65 lbs (29.5 kg) without
consumables and accessories. Be sure to have help when lifting and
moving it.
Shipment Contents
„Printer (with 500-sheet upper media tray, 100-sheet multipurpose tray)
„Consumables kit
a Imaging unit (includes 4 OPCs with developers, and an imaging unit
transfer roller)
b 4 toner cartridges
c Power cord
User’s Guide This guides you through the day-to-day
operation of your printer, including infor-
mation on printing files, refilling print
media, and replacing toner. It also
includes information on additional
accessories; cleaning, and maintaining
your printer; improving print quality; and
troubleshooting printer problems.
Documentation
CD-ROM
CrownBooks These manuals provide detailed
information about Crown architecture,
color printing, menu configuration, and
advanced computer/network connection
and configuration.
Software Utilities
CD-ROM
Service &
Support
Guide
This lists global sources of service and
support for your printer. The most
up-to-date information can also be found
at www.minolta-qms.com.
Hardcopy and
Software Utilities
CD-ROM
Manual Description Location
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„Two CD-ROMs
(Software Utilities
and
Documentation
)
„Documentation (see “Documentation Set” on page 5)
Interface cables aren’t included in the shipment. If you need cables, contact
your local vendor or computer store.
Unpacking the Printer
5"
We strongly suggest that you save the packaging materials in case
you ever need to move or ship the printer.
After removing the consumables from the printer carton, use the following
instructions to unpack your printer.
1Remove the protective plastic cover.
WARNING!
Lift the printer only from the front and back. Lifting it from the sides may
cause it to tip over.
2With another person’s help, lift
the printer from the carton.
Do not tilt it more than 10° 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 77 lbs
(35 kg).
3Remove the tape from the outside of the printer.
Attention
Do not plug in the power cord until told to do so.
Front
Hand grips

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Installing the Imaging Unit
Attention
The OPCs are extremely sensitive to bright light, direct sunlight, and
touch. Always leave the imaging unit in its protective bag until you’re
ready to install it. Any exposure to light should be limited to less than
two minutes, or permanent damage could result.
1Open the front cover (button A), and remove any tape.
2Open the imaging unit cover.
3Remove the imaging unit from its
protective bag.
4Holding the imaging unit horizontally,
carefully pull the tabs straight out and
completely away from the unit.
Attention
Do not twist the tab as you are
pulling it. If any tab doesn’t pull
completely out (you must be able to
see the circle imprinted on the end),
the imaging unit must be replaced.
The imaging unit contains 4 OPCs (Optical Photo
Conductors)
and developers, and an imaging unit
transfer roller that form the image that is developed
and transferred to the media.
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5Carefully remove the protective
cover.
6Gently guide the imaging unit straight
into the printer, following the arrows
on the printer to seat all four pins.
Attention
You can damage the imaging unit if
it is not aligned correctly.
7Remove the protective black sheet.
5"
Dispose of it according to your
local regulations. Do not
dispose of it by burning.
Attention
Do not touch the black transfer roller 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.
8Close the imaging unit coverc.
9Close the front cover d.

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Installing the Toner Cartridges
A toner cartridge contains enough toner to print letter/A4-size pages at the
percent coverage stated (other factors will also affect toner life):
For further details, refer to chapter 1, “Replacing Consumables,” in the
User’s
Guide
.
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) information
can be found at www.minolta-qms.com (click on Online Help & Drivers).
1Remove the black toner cartridge from
its box.
2Remove the top cover.
Attention
Each toner cartridge has a colored
label that corresponds to a colored
label to the left of the cartridge
slots. Always install the toner
cartridge in the slot with a label of
the same color.
5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
Black 8,500 4,250 2,833 2,125 1,700 1,417 1,214 1,063
Yellow, Magenta,
Cyan 6,000 3,000 2,000 1,500 1,200 1,000 857 750
Your printer uses four toner cartridges: black, yellow,
magenta, and cyan.

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3Holding the cartridge with both hands,
gently shake it seven or eight times to
distribute the toner.
5"
The toner cartridge should be
shaken only at this point,
before installation and removal
of the toner seal in step 6.
4Align the toner cartridge with the
cartridge guides, and gently push the
cartridge into the printer.
The cartridge should install easily.
5Gently rotate the toner levers forward
to the locked (forward) position.
6Pull the toner seal straight up.
Attention
Pulling the seal to the front or side
may damage the cartridge.
If the toner seal didn’t pull completely
out because it was pulled with too
much force or it was not pulled
straight up while installing toner, call Technical Support. Refer to the
Service & Support Guide
for the office nearest you.
7Repeat steps 3 to 7 to install each of the remaining three toner cartridges.
8Replace the top cover.

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Loading the Media Tray
1Pull out the media tray and remove
the shipping spacers.
5"
The illustration shows an
upper media tray; however,
instructions are the same for
the high-capacity input feeder
(HCIF) trays.
2Using two hands, lift the media tray
slightly to remove it from the printer
and place it on a flat surface.
3Adjust the two side media guides.
4Gently lift the end media guide and
position it in the proper media size
hole.
5"
The tray image is shown in
reverse of the illustration in
step 4.
Attention
If the guide is not in the proper hole, automatic paper size detection
will not work.
For information about approved media, refer to
chapter 2, “Using Media,” in the
User’s Guide
.
To order approved media, contact your local vendor or
go to Q-SHOP at www.q-shop.com.

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5Fan a stack of approximately 500
sheets of letter/A4 paper.
A fill limit mark is provided on the
inside right side of the tray. The
upper media tray holds 500 sheets of
20 lb bond (75 g/m²) paper.
Attention
Do not overfill the tray. The paper should fit easily between the
guides. Improperly adjusted guides may cause poor print quality,
media jams, or printer damage.
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.
Make sure the paper corners are not
bent and they are under the media-
separating tabs.
Attention
Readjust the side media guides
after inserting the media.
Improperly adjusted guides may
cause poor print quality, media
jams, or printer damage.

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7Slide the media tray back in.
For information about loading and
using A5 and other types of media,
refer to chapter 2, “Using Media,” in
the
User’s Guide
.
Check the media gauge to make sure
the tray is registering the loaded
media. Use this gauge to determine
when the tray needs to be refilled.
Loading the Multipurpose Tray
1Open the multipurpose tray.
For information about approved media and about loading
different types of media, refer to chapter2, “Using Media,”
in the
User’s Guide
.
Do not place heavy objects on the multipurpose tray or try
to force it open. The multipurpose tray is used for all
media types, especially envelopes, labels,
Japanese-sized postcards, and Thick 3 stock.

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2Adjust the media guides to fit the paper
size you’re loading.
The tray extender supports long media.
3Fan a stack of approximately 100
sheets of paper.
A fill limit mark is provided on the inside
of the tray. The multipurpose media tray
holds approximately 100 sheets of 20 lb
bond (75 g/m²) paper.
Attention
Do not overfill the tray. The paper should fit easily between the
guides. Improperly adjusted guides may cause poor print quality,
media jams, or printer damage.
4Align the edges of the paper, and then
load it with its printing-side up and short
edge toward the printer.
Often, an arrow on the media package
label indicates the printing-side of
the media.
5Make sure the media fits properly in
the tray.
For further information about loading and
using media, refer to chapter 2, “Using
Media,” in the
User’s Guide
.
Installing Accessories
Attention
Installing accessories always requires that the printer and accessories
are turned off and unplugged during installation.

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If you purchased any additional printer accessories, then install them now.
If installation instructions are included with the accessory, follow them. If
not, instructions are included in the
User’s Guide
. A list of accessories is in
“Accessories and Consumables” on page 45 of this manual. Contact your
local vendor or www.minolta-qms.com for purchase information.
Consumables for your printer are available from your local vendor or
Q-SHOP (www.q-shop.com).
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.
Attention
Do not overload the outlet.
3Turn on the printer.
5"
In compliance with UL guidelines,
“The appliance inlet is consid-
ered to be the main disconnect
device.”
After approximately a 6-minute
warmup (assuming normal temperature
and humidity), your printer prints a
startup page and displays “IDLE” on the message window.
5"
This 6-minute warmup happens only when a new imaging unit
has been installed. Normal time to warm up is approximately
1½ minutes.
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 43.
The printer automatically switches to power-saving (energy-saving) mode
after 1 hour of inactivity. You can change the number of minutes before the
printer switches to power-saving mode in the Administration/Engine/Energy
Saver menu.
Attention
Never turn the power off while the printer is receiving data or printing.