MINOLTA-QMS PagePro 4110W User manual

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome to MINOLTA-QMS .........................................................1-1
1.2 Working safely with your laser printer........................................1-3
Notes on your safety and operating safety......................................1-3
Laser safety.....................................................................................1-5
Internal laser radiation.....................................................................1-5
CDRH regulations ...........................................................................1-6
Laser safety label............................................................................1-6
Laser caution label..........................................................................1-7
Ozone emission ..............................................................................1-7
1.3 CE symbol (Declaration of Conformity)......................................1-8
1.4 User instructions...........................................................................1-9
FCC Part 15 - Radio Frequency Devices Warning
(for users in the USA)......................................................................1-9
Interference-causing Equipment Standard (ICES-003 ISSUE 3)
Warning (for users in Canada)......................................................1-10
Ozone emission ............................................................................1-10
2 Unpacking and setting up
2.1 Unpacking the laser printer..........................................................2-1
2.2 Overview of printer .......................................................................2-3
External printer parts.......................................................................2-3
Internal printer parts........................................................................2-4
Optional printer parts.......................................................................2-5
Printer control panel........................................................................2-6
2.3 Installing your laser printer .........................................................2-7
Place of installation.........................................................................2-7
Storage of consumables and accessories ......................................2-7
Ambient conditions..........................................................................2-8
Space required................................................................................2-8
Space required for the standard model ..........................................2-8
Space required when equipped with options .................................2-9
2.4 Please note the following points:..............................................2-10
What should I watch out for when loading paper? ........................2-10
What should I watch out for when loading envelopes?.................2-10
Which sizes of paper can I use?...................................................2-11
What types of paper can I use? ....................................................2-12

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2.5 Setting up your laser printer ....................................................2-13
Fitting the paper output tray and paper feed tray 1 ..................... 2-13
Loading paper into paper feed tray 1 ...........................................2-14
Connecting the power cable ........................................................2-15
Switching the printer on................................................................2-16
Printing a configuration page .......................................................2-17
Connecting the printer to a computer (parallel port) ....................2-18
Connecting the printer to a computer (USB port).........................2-19
Installing the USB device driver for Windows 98 or Windows Me 2-19
Installing the USB Device Driver for Windows 2000.....................2-22
3 Installing the Printer driver
3.1 System requirements...................................................................3-1
3.2 Notes on installing the Printer driver .........................................3-1
General printer driver information...................................................3-2
Information on installation using Plug-and-Play or Add Printer
Wizard ............................................................................................3-2
Information on installing a network printer......................................3-2
3.3 Installing the Printer Driver using the Installer..........................3-3
3.4 Uninstalling the Printer Driver.....................................................3-5
4 Starting the Online Manual
4.1 Notes on the Online Manual........................................................4-1
4.2 Start the Online Manual as follows:............................................4-2
5 Troubleshooting
5.1 Clearing a Paper Misfeed.............................................................5-1
Outside the Printer..........................................................................5-1
Inside the Printer ............................................................................5-2
Solving Print Quality Problems.......................................................5-2
No Output.......................................................................................5-2
6Appendix
6.1 Performance features...................................................................6-1
Hardware........................................................................................6-1
Operating system ...........................................................................6-1
6.2 Technical specification................................................................6-2
PagePro 4110W printer ..................................................................6-2
500-sheet paper feed tray (option) .................................................6-3
Duplex unit (option) ........................................................................6-4
Network card (option).....................................................................6-4

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Expansion memory module (option) ...............................................6-4
Interfaces and cables......................................................................6-5
USB interface and cable .................................................................6-5
6.3 Minolta-QMS's concern for environmental protection .............6-6
What does the energy star mean?..................................................6-6
6.4 Index...............................................................................................6-7

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1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome to MINOLTA-QMS
Thank you for purchasing a MINOLTA-QMS laser printer.
This Installation Guide is a shortened version of the Online User’s Manual
and will provide you all the important information you need to put your
printer in operation. You will find information on the following topics:
lWorking safely with your laser printer
lUnpacking and setting up
lInstalling the printer driver
lStarting the Online User’s Manual
lTechnical data
Read this introduction carefully before using your printer for the first time,
and always keep the Installation Guide within reach.
You will find the full version of the Online User’s Manual for your
MINOLTA-QMS laser printer in digital format on the Software and
Documentation CD-ROM that is supplied with your printer.
The full manual contains extensive information on the following topics,
among others:
lWorking with the printer driver
lWorking with the printer's Status Display
lInstalling optional accessories
lCaring for and maintaining your printer
lIdentifying and resolving problems
MINOLTA-QMS reserves the right to make changes to the contents of this
manual without notice.

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Trademarks
Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
IBM is a registered trademark of the International Business Machines
Corporation.
Adobe, PostScript and the PostScript logo are trademarks of Adobe
Systems, Inc.
PagePro is a trademark of Minolta Co., Ltd.
Fine-ART and Fine Micro Toning are trademarks of Minolta Co., Ltd.
MINOLTA-QMS and the MINOLTA-QMS logo are registered trademarks
of MINOLTA-QMS, Inc.
All other names of products and brand-names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective proprietors.

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1.2 Working safely with your laser printer
Notes on your safety and operating safety
Working improperly with the printer can result in health hazards and
electric shocks, and may even cause fires. Before you unpack the laser
printer, you should make yourself familiar with this information regarding
your safety and operating safety.
CAUTION
Observe the following information:
ÜMake sure that the power cable is correctly plugged into the socket
and that the socket is at all times visible and readily accessible.
ÜDo not pull the cable of the power plug as this may damage the cable.
The result could be an electric shock or a fire.
ÜRemove thepower plug from the socket if the machine will not be used
for an extended period of time.
ÜDo not remove the power cablefrom the socket with wethands as this
may result in an electric shock.
ÜDo not move the unit unless the power cable has been removed from
thesocket. Otherwise,you may damage the cable. The result could be
a short-circuit or a fire.
ÜDo not place any heavy objectson the power cable. Do not pull or kink
the cable as this can result in damage to the cable. The result could
be an electric shock or a fire.
ÜMake sure that the machine is not standing on a cable connected to
another machine as thiscan result in damage to that cable. The result
could be a fire or improper functioning of the unit in question.
ÜMake sure that the power supply to the unit has the correct voltage.
Otherwise, the result could be a fire or an electric shock.
ÜSwitch off the unit immediately and unplug the power cable if the
power supply cable is damaged. Failure to do so could result in a fire
or an electric shock. Contact your customer support technical
specialist.
ÜUse only extension cablesthat are designed forat least the maximum
power rating of the machine. Extension cables with lower ratings can
result in overheating and can even cause a fire.

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ÜPerform only the procedures that are described in this manual. Using
the machine improperly can result in a fire or an electric shock.
ÜDo not place any heavy objects on the machine.
ÜDo not open any covers on the machine while printing is in progress.
ÜDo not switch off the unit while printing is in progress.
ÜDo not place any magnetic object near the machine.
ÜDo not use any flammable sprays, liquids, orgases inthe vicinityof the
machine.
ÜDo not remove any safety devices and do not alter the construction of
the machine. The unit is equipped with high-voltage components.
Using the machine improperly can result in a fire or an electric shock.
ÜDo not insert any paper clips, staples or other small metal objects into
openings on the machine. The result could be an electric shock or a
fire. If metal piecesare fed into the machine, switch it off immediately,
disconnect the power cable and contact your customer support
technical specialist.
ÜDo not place coffee cups, drink bottles, or othercontainers with liquids
in them on the machine. If liquid enters the machine, the result could
be anelectric shock or a fire. If liquid does get into the machine, switch
it off immediately, disconnect the power cable and contact your
customer support technical specialist.
ÜIf the machine becomes unusually hot, or if you notice smoke or an
unusual odor coming from the machine, switch it off immediately and
remove the power cable from the socket. Contact your customer
support technical specialist.

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Laser safety
This printer is equipped with a laser unit. If the printer is used in
accordance with the instructions in the Online User’s Manual, the laser
presents no danger.
The radiation emitted is completely absorbed and attenuated by the case.
The laser radiation cannot escape at any time during the printing process.
This printer is certified as a Class I Laser product under the US
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation
Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and
Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce
hazardous laser radiation.
Internal laser radiation
Average radiation output:
1.03 mW at the laser aperture of the print head unit.
Wavelength: 770-810 n
This device works with a laser diode of class 3b with invisible laser
radiation. The laser diode and the polygon mirror for sampling are
integrated into the laser unit.
The laser unit is NOT AN ITEM TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE. You
should therefore not open it under any circumstance.
CAUTION
Dangerous laser radiation!
Using the printer in a manner other than indicated in this manual may
result in exposure to dangerous radiation.
ÜUse the printer only according to the instructions contained in this
guide and in the Online User’s Manual.

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CDRH regulations
On 2 August 1976 the Center for Devices and Radiological Health
(CDRH), part of the US Food and Drug Administration, introduced
specifications for all products that operate with laser beams. Products
which are to be sold or used in the USA must comply with these statutory
requirements without exception. The safety label shown confirms
compliance with the CDRH regulations. This label must be attached to all
products sold or used in the USA.
Laser safety label
DANGER
Use the printer only as described in this manual!
Using the controls, adjusting the printer or performing procedures other
than specified in this manual may result in exposure to hazardous
radiation.
ÜUse the printer only according to the instructions contained in this
guide and in the Online User’s Manual.

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Laser caution label
CAUTION
Dangerous laser radiation!
This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser diode is
5 mW and the wavelength is 770–810 nm.
ÜUse the printer only according to the instructions contained in this
Guide and in the Online User’s Manual.
Ozone emission
Small quantities of ozone escape during the printing process. These
quantities do not represent a health hazard. In spite of this, you should
take care that the area in which the machine is located has adequate
ventilation, especially when you are printing large quantities of materials
or when the machine is being used continuously over a long period of
time.

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1.3 CE symbol (Declaration of Conformity)
We hereby declare that we are responsible for ensuring that the printer
and the options to which this declaration relates comply with the
specifications given below. This declaration shall only apply to the area of
the European Union (EU).
* 1: EMCperformance:This product wasdesignedfor operation in a typical office environment
2: First year of labelling according to EC-directive 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC: 2000
This unit must be operated with a shielded interface cable and a shielded
network cable. The use of non-shielded cable can result in radio
interference and is forbidden according to EC Regulation 89/336/EEC.
Product Type Laser Beam Printer
Product Name PagePro 4110W
Options • Paper feed tray 2
• Paper feed tray 3
• Duplex unit
• Expansion memory (Maximum 64MB)
• Network interface card
Standard Safety*2 • EN60950/1992 with Amendments 1, 2, 3, 4 and 11
Safety of information technology equipment, including
electrical business equipment
• EN60825-1/1994 with Amendment 11
Radiation safety of laser products,equipment classification,
requirements and User’s guide
EMC*1 • EN55022 (Class B)/1998
Limits and method for measurement of radio disturbance
characteristic of information technology equipment (ITE)
• EN55024/1998
Information technology equipment – immunity
characteristics – Limits and methods of measurement
• EN61000-3-2/1995
Limits for harmonic current emissions
• EN61000-3-3/1995
EMC, Part 3: Limits Section 3: Limitation of voltage
fluctuations and flicker in low voltage supply systems for
equipment with rated current ≤ 16A.
• IEC 61000-4-2/1995 Electrostatic discharge immunity test
• IEC 61000-4-3/1995 Radiated, electromagnetic field
immunity test
• IEC 61000-4-4/1995 Electrical fast transient/burst immunity
test
• IEC 61000-4-5/1995 Surge immunity test
• IEC 61000-4-6/1996 Immunity to conducted disturbance,
inducted byradio-frequency fields
• IEC 61000-4-8/1993 Power-frequency magnetic field
immunity test
• IEC 61000-4-11Voltagedips,short interruptions and voltage
variations immunity test
EC
Directive Safety 73/23/EEC
EMC 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC

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1.4 User instructions
FCC Part 15 - Radio Frequency Devices Warning
(for users in the USA)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is noguaranteethat interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
theuser is encouraged to try to correctthe interference by one or more of
the following measures:
lReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
lIncrease the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
lConnect the equipment into an outleton a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
lConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC: Declaration of Conformity
Product type Laser Beam Printer
Product name PagePro 4110W
Options Paper feed tray 2
Paper feed tray 3
Duplex unit
Expansion memory (Maximum 64MB)
Network interface card
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

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This device must be used with a shielded interface cable and shielded
network (10BaseT/100baseTX)cable. The use of non-shielded cables is
likelyto resultin interference with radio communications and is prohibited
under FCC rules.
The design and production of this unit conform to FCC regulations, and
any changes or modifications must be registered with the FCC and are
subject to FCC control. Any changes made by the purchaser or user
without first contacting the manufacturer will be subject to penalty under
FCC regulations.
Interference-causing Equipment Standard (ICES-003 ISSUE 3)
Warning (for users in Canada)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian standard
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
Ozone emission
Small quantities of ozone escape during the printing process. These
quantities do not represent a health hazard. In spite of this, you should
take care that the area in which the machine is located has adequate
ventilation, especially when you are printing large quantities of materials
or whether the machine is being used continuously over a long period of
time.

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2 Unpacking and setting up
2.1 Unpacking the laser printer
CAUTION
Danger to children from packaging materials made of plastic
ÜAfter unpacking the printer, keep the packaging materials out of reach
of children.
1Remove the printer parts and
accessories from the box.
mPaper output tray
mPrinter
mInstallation Guide
mSoftware and
Documentation CD-RO
mPower cable
mPaper feed tray
Interface cables are not
included in the shipment. If you
need interface cables, contact
your local vendor or computer
store
2Remove the packaging material
from the printer.
3Remove the transport retainers
from the printer.

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4Pull the plastic strip out of the
printer.
5Remove the plastic strip from
the rear of the printer.
.
Why save the packaging materials?
If you need to move the printer, you can use the packaging again. In
this way you can be certain that your printer is correctly packed.

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2.2 Overview of printer
External printer parts
12
3
5
67
4
8
10
11
9
12
No. Description No. Description
1 Release button for top cover 7 Power Switch (ON/OFF)
2 Control panel 8 Cover for paper feed tray 1
3 Paper output tray
(face down) 9 USB port
4 Top Cover 10 Socket for power cable
5 Paper guides 11 Parallel port
6 Paper feed tray 1
(multipurpose tray) 12 NIC option port

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Internal printer parts
1
6
2
3
4
5
No. Description No. Description
1 Fusing unit 4 Cover for paper feed tray 1
2 Paper guide 5 Image transfer roller
3 Manual paper feed unit 6 Imaging cartridge