MINOLTA-QMS magicolor 2300 DL User manual

magicolor 2300 DL
User’s Guide
®
1800687-001A

Thank You
Thank you for purchasing a MINOLTA-QMS printer.
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or on any media, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of
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Notice
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equipment described herein without notice. Considerable effort has been made to
ensure that this guide is free of inaccuracies and omissions. However,
MINOLTA-QMS, 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 guide. MINOLTA-QMS, Inc. assumes no responsibility for, or liability for, errors
contained in this guide or for incidental, special, or consequential damages arising
out of the furnishing of this guide, or the use of this guide 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 or
downloaded from www.onlineregister.com/minolta-qms/
Internet—Follow the instructions on www.onlineregister.com/minolta-qms/
or
Software Utilities CD-ROM—Follow the instructions on the CD-ROM.

Contents
1 Software Installation ............................................................................ 1
Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM 2
Drivers and Utilities 2
Installing the Printer Drivers and Software 3
System Requirements 3
Windows 4
Selecting Driver Options/Defaults 5
Uninstalling the Printer Driver 7
2 Using Media .......................................................................................... 9
Introduction 10
Media Specifications 11
Media Types 12
Plain Paper 12
Thick Stock 13
Envelopes 14
Labels 15
Letterhead and Memo Media 16
Postcards 16
Transparencies 17

Contentsii
What Is the Guaranteed Imageable (Printable) Area? 18
Page Margins 19
Loading Media 20
Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray) 20
Tray 2 (Optional Lower Feeder Unit Media Tray) 23
Duplexing 24
Output Tray 26
Media Storage 26
Additional Assistance 27
3 Working with the Printer .................................................................... 29
About the Control Panel 30
Control Panel Indicators and Keys 30
Cancelling Print Jobs 31
Configuration Menu Overview 32
MENU/ENGINE Submenus 33
Selecting a Message Window Language 34
Special Pages Menu 34
Engine Menu 34
Service Menu 35
Network Menu 36
Consumables Menu 36
4 Working with the Printer Driver ......................................................... 37
Displaying Printer Driver Settings 38
Displaying Settings in Windows 2000/XP 38
Displaying Settings in Windows NT 4.0 38
Displaying Settings in Windows Me/98/95 38
Common Settings for All Tabs 39
Common Buttons 40
Setup Tab 41
Paper Tab 42
Quality Tab 43
Device Options Setting Tab 44
5 Working with the Status Display ....................................................... 45
Working with the Status Display 46
Environment 46
Opening the Status Display and Showing Supplies Status 46
Using the Status Display 47
Altering the Size of the Status Display Window 48
Closing the Status Display 48
6 Replacing Consumables .................................................................... 49
Consumable Life Expectancies 50

Contents iii
Plain Paper 50
Special Media 51
Auto-Image Density Control (AIDC) 51
Toner Cartridge Life 52
Replacing Consumables 52
Refilled Toner Cartridges 53
Replacing a Toner Cartridge 53
Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle 58
Replacing the OPC Drum Cartridge 59
Ordering Consumables 62
7 Maintaining the Printer ....................................................................... 63
Maintaining the Printer 64
Cleaning the Printer 66
Exterior 66
Interior 67
Media Rollers 67
Printer Interior and Laser Lens Cover 72
8 Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 75
Introduction 76
Printing a Configuration Page 76
Preventing Media Jams 77
Understanding the Media Path 78
Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray) 78
Tray 2 (Optional Lower Feeder Unit with 500-sheet Media Tray) 78
Duplex Option 78
Clearing Media Jams 79
Handling Media Jams by Location 79
Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray) 79
Tray 2 (Optional Lower Feeder Unit Media Tray) 80
Inside the Printer 82
Duplex Option 84
Output Tray 85
Solving Problems with Media Jams 86
Solving Other Problems 89
Solving Problems with Printing Quality 94
Status, Error, and Service Messages 101
Standard Status Messages 101
Error Messages 102
Service Messages 106
Additional Assistance 107
9 Installing Accessories ...................................................................... 109
Introduction 110
Antistatic Protection 111

Contentsiv
Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) 111
Improved Performance or High Coverage 112
Duplex Option 115
Optional Lower Feeder Unit and Tray 2 119
10 Repacking the Printer ....................................................................... 123
Storing the Printer 124
Relocating Your Printer 124
Repacking the Printer 125
Reinstalling the Printer 135
Reinstalling a Transfer Belt Unit 136
A Technical Specifications ..............................................................................137
Requirements 138
Space Requirements 138
Location Requirements 140
Interface Panel 141
Power Requirements 142
ENERGY STAR Compliance 143
Engine and Controller Specifications 144
Engine 144
Print Speed—Simplex 144
Print Speed—Autoduplex 144
General 145
Controller 145
Electrical 146
Hazardous Chemical Substance Reporting 148
Physical 148
Consumable Life Expectancies 149
Plain Paper 149
Special Media 149
Regulatory Compliance 151
Safety Information 152
For Norway Users 154
For Finland, Sweden Users 155
Warning and Precaution Symbols 156
Meaning of Symbols 156
Working Safely with Your Laser Printer 159
Index......................................................................................................................161

Software
Installation

Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM2
Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM
Drivers and Utilities
Drivers
Utilities
Drivers/Location Use/Benefit
Printer Driver for Windows Me/98/95 These drivers give you access to all of
the printer features, including finishing
and advanced layout. See also
“Working with the Printer Driver”on
page 37.
Printer Driver for Windows XP/2000
Printer Driver for Windows NT 4.0
Utilities Use/Benefit
Print Monitor magicolor TCP/IP port in Windows
Me/98/95 environments
Microsoft Print Monitor in Windows
XP/2000/NT environments
Status Display See also “Working with the Status
Display”on page 45.

Installing the Printer Drivers and Software 3
Installing the Printer Drivers and Software
System Requirements
PC with a clock speed of 200 MHz or more (300 MHz recommended) Intel
Pentium/Celeron series, AMD K6/Athron/Duron family, or compatible
processor
Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98/98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0
Workstation, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition/
Professional
Free hard disk space
–Approximately 20 MB of free hard disk space for printer driver and
status display
–Approximately 16 MB of free hard disk space for image processing
Memory capacity
–Windows 95/98/98SE/NT 4.0 Workstation:
At least 32 MB of RAM
–Windows Me:
At least 32 MB of RAM
–Windows 2000 Professional:
At least 64 MB of RAM
–Windows XP Home Edition/Professional:
At least 128 MB of RAM
CD-ROM drive
10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet interface port, IEEE 1284 compliant type B
parallel port, or USB Revision 1.1 compliant port

Windows4
Windows
1Insert the magicolor 2300 DL Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM in
your PC’s CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM installer program starts
automatically (if not, browse with the Windows Explorer to the CD-ROM
location and double-click on setup.exe).
2Choose Printer Setup.
3Follow the instructions on the
screen to install printer
drivers, printer manage-
ment utilities, and latest
printer system software.
 Note: If your printer’s system software is newer than the version
on the CD-ROM, an error page will print. The installation program
will not install an older version of system software over a newer
version.
4When you have finished installing drivers and software, choose Main
Menu.
5If you want to register your printer, review the driver or utility
documentation, or purchase supplies online, do that now.
6Choose Exit.
7Remove the Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM from your PC’s
CD-ROM drive and store it in a safe place.

Selecting Driver Options/Defaults 5
Selecting Driver Options/Defaults
Before you start working with your printer, you are advised to verify/change
the default driver settings. Also, in case you have options installed, you
should “declare”the options in the driver.
1Choose the driver’s properties as follows:
–(Windows Me/98/95)
From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display
the Printers directory. Right-click the magicolor 2300 DL printer icon
and choose Properties. Choose the --> 32-bit Driver Setup tab.
–(Windows 2000/XP)
From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display
the Printers directory. Right-click the magicolor 2300 DL printer icon
and choose Properties. Choose Printing Preferences.
–(Windows NT 4.0)
From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display
the Printers directory. Right-click the magicolor 2300 DL printer icon
and choose Document Defaults.
2Choose the Paper tab. Select the
default settings for your printer,
such as the default media format
you use.
3Click on Apply.
4If you have installed available
options, proceed with the next
step. Otherwise, proceed with
step 8.

Selecting Driver Options/Defaults6
5Select the
Device
Options
Setting tab.
6Select an
option (one at a
time) and click
Add. The
option moves
to the Installed
Options list.
 If you accidentally select an uninstalled option, select the option in the
Installed Options list and then click Remove.
7Click Apply.
 Depending on the version of the operating system, Apply may not
appear. If this is the case, continue with the next step.
8Click OK to exit from the properties (preferences) dialog box.

Uninstalling the Printer Driver 7
Uninstalling the Printer Driver
This section describes how to uninstall the magicolor 2300 DL Printer Driver if
necessary.
1From the Window’s taskbar, select Start/Programs/magicolor 2300DL
uninstall.
2In the Uninstall
window, select the
magicolor 2300 DL.
Then click on
Uninstall.
3The magicolor 2300 DL driver
will be uninstalled from your
computer.
4Restart your computer.

Using Media

Introduction10
Introduction
This chapter provides information on handling, selecting, loading, and storing
media.
All media is fed short edge first, face up.
There is a 0.157" (4 mm) non-print border for all edges on all media
types. Refer to page 18 for paper longer than 11.7" (297 mm).
See your application documentation for specific information on formatting
data and printing.
Try printing your data on a plain sheet of paper first to check placement.
Only plain paper, 16–24 lb (60–90 g/m2) can be autoduplexed. See
“Media Specifications” for supported sizes.
Attention
Use only MINOLTA-QMS-approved media. Using unsupported media
such as inkjet paper will result in damaging the printer and in voiding
your warranty.
Getting Started
What types and sizes of media can I load? page 11
What Is the guaranteed imageable (printable) area? page 18
Other Information
How do I load media? page 20
How do I duplex? page 24
How do I store media? page 26
Where can I order MINOLTA-QMS-approved media or get more
information?
page 27

Media Specifications 11
Media Specifications
What types and sizes of media can I load?
Media Media Size Tray* Duplex Mode Weight
Inches Millimeters
A4 8.2 x 11.7 210.0 x 297.0 1 or 2 Yes Plain
Paper
16–24 lb
bond
(60–90
g/m²)
A5 5.9 x 8.3 148.0 x 210.0 1 No
B5 (JIS) 7.2 x 10.1 182.0 x 257.0 1 No
Custom, Minimum 3.6 x 8.3 92.0 x 210.0 1 No
Custom, Maximum 8.5 x 14.0 216.0 x 356.0 1 No
Executive 7.25 x 10.5 184.0 x 267.0 1 No
Folio 8.3 x 13.0 210.0 x 330.0 1 Yes
Foolscap 8.0 x 13.0 203.2 x 330.2 1 Yes
Government Legal 8.5 x 13.0 216.0 x 330.0 1 Yes
Kai 16 7.3 x 10.2 185.0 x 260.0 1 No
Kai 32 5.1 x 7.3 130.0 x 185.0 1 No
Legal 8.5 x 14.0 215.9 x 355.6 1 Yes
Letter 8.5 x 11.0 215.9 x 279.4 1 or 2 Yes
Letter Plus 8.5 x 12.7 215.9 x 322.3 1 Yes
Statement 5.5 x 8.5 140.0 x 216.0 1 No
UK Quarto 8.0 x 10.0 203.2 x 254.0 1 No
A4 Transparency 8.2 x 11.7 210.0 x 297.0 1 No Trans-
parency
Use only
approved
media
Letter Transparency 8.5 x 11.0 215.9 x 279.4 1 No
Japanese Postcard 3.9 x 5.8 100.0 x 148.0 1 No Postcard Use only
approved
media
Envelope B5 (ISO) 6.9 x 9.8 176.0 x 250.0 1 No Envelope
Envelope C5 6.4 x 9.0 162.0 x 229.0 1 No
Envelope C6 4.5 x 6.4 114.0 x 162.0 1 No
Envelope Commercial
#10
4.1 x 9.5 104.1 x 241.3 1 No
Envelope
International DL
4.3 x 8.7 110.0 x 220.0 1 No
Envelope Monarch 3.9 x 7.5 99.0 x 190.5 1 No
Envelope Chokei #3 4.7 x 9.2 120.0 x 235.0 1 No
Envelope Chokei #4 3.5 x 8.1 90.0 x 205.0 1 No
Thick Stock—Only supported for letter, A4, or smaller media.
Custom, Minimum 3.6 x 5.8 92.0 x 148.0 1 No Thick
Stock
25–90 lbs
(91–163
g/m²)
Custom, Maximum 8.5 x 11.7 216.0.0 x
297.0
Notes: *Tray 1 = Multipurpose Tray (MPT),
Tray 2 = Optional Lower Feeder Unit Media Tray (letter or A4 media only)

Media Types12
Media Types
Before purchasing a large quantity of special media, do a trial printing
with the same media and check print quality. Check our web site
www.minolta-qms.com for a list of currently approved media.
Keep media on a flat, level surface in its original wrapper until it is time to
load it.
Plain Paper
Use media that is
Suitable for plain-paper laser printers, such as standard or recycled office
paper.
Attention
Do not use the media types listed below. These could cause poor print
quality, media jams, or damage to the printer.
Do not use media that is
Coated with a processed surface (such as carbon paper, digitally gloss-
coated media, colored paper that has been treated)
Carbon backed
Unapproved iron-on transfer media (heat-sensitive paper, heat-pressure
paper, heat-press transfer paper)
Capacity Tray 1
(multipurpose
tray)
200 sheets of 22 lb bond (80 g/m2) paper;
capacity for other weights varies accordingly.
Tray 2
(optional lower
feeder unit
media tray)
500 sheets of 22 lb bond (80 g/m2) paper
(letter/A4 only); capacity for other weights
varies accordingly.
Orientation Face up
Ty pe Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base)
for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to
www.q-shop.com.
Driver
Mode
Plain paper
Weight 16–24 lb bond (60–90 g/m²)
Duplexing See page 11 for supported sizes.

Media Types 13
Cold-water-transfer paper
Pressure sensitive
Designed specifically for inkjet printers (superfine paper, glossy paper,
glossy film, postcards, etc.)
Already been printed on by another printer, copier, or fax machine
Dusty
Wet (or damp)
 Keep media between 35% to 85% relative humidity. Toner does
not adhere well to moist or wet paper .
Layered
Adhesive
Folded, creased, curled, embossed, warped, or wrinkled
Perforated, three-hole punched, or torn
Too slick, too coarse, too textured
Different in texture (roughness) on the front and back
Too thin or too thick
Stuck together with static electricity
Composed of foil or gilt; too luminous
Heat sensitive or cannot withstand the fusing temperature (356°F/180°C)
Irregularly shaped (not rectangular or not cut at right angles)
Attached with glue, tape, paper clips, staples, ribbons, hooks, or buttons
Acidic
Any other media that is not approved
Thick Stock
Paper thicker than 24 lb (90 g/m2) bond is referred to as thick stock. Test all
thick stock to ensure acceptable performance and to ensure that the image
does not shift.
Capacity Tray 1 Up to 50 thick stock sheets, depending on their
thickness. Thick stock is supported only in letter,
A4, or smaller media sizes.
Tray 2 Not supported
Orientation Face up
Ty pe Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base)
for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to
www.q-shop.com.

Media Types14
Do not use thick stock that is
Mixed with any other media in the media trays (as this will cause printer
jamming)
Envelopes
Print on the front (address) side only. Some parts of the envelope consist of
three layers of paper—the front, back, and flap. Anything printed in these
layered regions may be lost or faded.
Use envelopes that are
Common office envelopes approved for laser printing with diagonal joints,
sharp folds and edges, and ordinary gummed flaps
 Because the envelopes pass through heated rollers, the gummed
area on the flaps may seal. Using envelopes with emulsion-based
glue avoids this problem.
Approved for laser printing
Dry
Printed on the front address side only
Do not use envelopes that have
Sticky flaps
Tape seals, metal clasps, paper clips, fasteners, or peel-off strips for
sealing
Driver
Mode
Thick stock
Weight 25–43 lb bond (91–163 g/m²)
Duplexing Not supported
Notes 43 lb (163 g/m²) bond is also referred to as 90 lb index stock.
Capacity Tray 1 Up to 50 envelopes, depending on their thickness
Tray 2 Not supported
Orientation Face up
Ty pe Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base)
for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to
www.q-shop.com.
Driver
Mode
Envelope
Weight 25–43 lb bond (91–163 g/m²)
Duplexing Not supported