Minolta PagePro 1250E User manual

PagePro 1250E Setup Guide English (1/2)
Before setting up the printer, see the safety informa-
tion in the
User’s Guide , included in PDF format on the
Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM.
1 Remove the Packing Materials
Keep all of the packing materials in case you ever
needtomovetheprinter.
2 Choose a Location
■Space Requirements
Provide enough space around the printer to
ensure easy printer operation, paper and toner
replacement, and maintenance.
■Precautions
Set up the printer in a place that is
• dry and free from dust
• onastablesurface
• well ventilated
• near an easily accessible power socket
• away from objects which might obstruct the
printer’s ventilation grille
• away from highly flammable items (such as cur-
tains)
• away from splashing liquids
• away from organic gases (such as ammonia)
• away from direct sunlight
• away from severe temperature fluctuations
• away from exhaust-air from heating, ventilation,
and air-conditioning systems
3.9" (100 mm)
3.9" (100 mm)
11.8"
(300 mm)
5.9"
(150 mm)
23.6" (600 mm)
19.9" (505 mm)
17.4" (441 mm)
11.2"
(285 mm)
35.1" (891 mm)
21.7" (550 mm)
15.6" (395 mm)
3 Install Optional Accessories
If you purchased a lower feeder unit, face-up output
tray, and/or extra memory, install them now. Instruc-
tions are included in the
User’s Guide (in PDF format
on the
Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM).
4 Set up the Printer
■Load Paper into Tray 1
■Connect the Power Cord
CAUTION
Use only the power cord supplied with the printer.
1Make sure that the
printer’s power
switch is in the “O”
(OFF) position.
2Plug one end of the
power cord that
comes with the
printer into the power cord socket on the back of
the printer. Plug the other end into a power outlet.
■Turn on the Printer
Set the power switch to the “I”
(ON) position. The printer is
ready to use in approximately
20 seconds. The green
“Ready” indicator should be on
(but not blinking) and the
orange “Error” indicator off.
■Test the Printer
Print a configuration page to ensure that the printer is
operating correctly.
1With the green “Ready” indicator on
(but not blinking) and the orange “Error”
indicator off, briefly press the panel
button. All indicators blink rapidly.
2Press the panel button two more times.
A configuration page prints.
5 Connect the Printer to a PC
If you’re connecting the printer to a Macintosh, skip to
the next section, “Connect the Printer to a Macintosh.”
■Minimum System Requirements
• IBM-compatible PC with a Pentium 133 MHz
processor
• Windows XP/Me/2000/98/95/NT 4.0
•64MBRAM
• 15 MB free hard disk space
• IEEE 1284 Type B parallel port or USB port
• CD-ROM drive
■Parallel Interface (Windows XP/2000/Me/
98/95/NT 4.0)
CAUTION
Using the wrong type of cable can damage the
socket on the printer. Use only an IEEE 1284 type B
shielded interface cable.
1Turn off both the
printer and the
PC.
2Connect one end
of the interface
cable to the paral-
lelportofthePC.
3Connect the other
end of the inter-
face cable to the parallel interface connector on
the back of the printer. Secure the cable using the
two clips.
4Turn on the printer and then, when it’s ready, turn
on the PC.
5If you’re using Windows XP/Me/2000/98, plug-and-
play printer driver installation should start
automatically. Follow the instructions on the
screen.
If you’re using Windows 95/NT 4.0, or if plug-and-
play doesn’t start automatically, use the instruc-
tions in Section 7, “Install a Windows Driver,” to
install the printer driver manually.
■USB Interface (Windows XP/2000/Me/98)
CAUTION
Using the wrong type of cable can damage the
socket on the printer. Use only a USB Revision 1.1
compliant cable.
1Turn off both the
PC and the
printer.
2Turn o n the PC.
3Turn o n the
printer.
4When Windows
and the printer are
both ready, connect one end of the interface cable
to the PC’s USB port.
5Connect the other end of the interface cable to the
USB interface connector on the back of the printer.
6Plug-and-play printer driver installation should
start automatically. Follow the instructions on the
screen.
If plug-and-play doesn’t start automatically, use the
instructions in Section 7, “Install a Windows
Driver,” to install the printer driver manually.

PagePro 1250E Setup Guide English (2/2)
6 Connect the Printer to a Macintosh
■Minimum System Requirements
• Apple Macintosh computer with a PowerPC 604
processor
• Macintosh OS 9/OS X
•128MBRAM
• 15 MB free hard disk space
•USBport
• CD-ROM drive
■USB Interface Only
CAUTION
Usingthewrongtypeofcablecandamagethe
socket on the printer. Use only a USB Revision 1.1
compliant cable.
1Turn on both the Macintosh and the printer.
2When the Macin-
tosh and the
printer are both
ready, connect
one end of the
interface cable to
the Macintosh’s
USB port.
3Connect the other
end of the interface cable to the USB interface
connector on the back of the printer.
4GotoSection8, “Install a Macintosh Driver.”
7 Install a Windows Driver
If you’ve connected the printer to a Macintosh,goto
Section 8, “Install a Macintosh Driver.”
1Insert the CD-ROM in your PC’s CD-ROM drive.
The setup program automaticallystarts.
2On the Printer Installation Guide screen,choose
Install Software.
3Follow the instructions on the screen to install the
printer driver and printer management utilities.
4Register your printer in one of the followingways:
•OnthePrinterInstallation Guide screen,choose
Support &Services and then Register (Internet
connection required).
• Gotowww.onlineregister.com/minolta-qms
(Internet connection required).
• Fill out and mail in the registration card that
came with the printer.
5On the Printer Installation Guide screen,choose
Exit to close the setup program.
6Remove the CD-ROM,and store it in a safe place.
8 Install a Macintosh Driver
1Insert the CD-ROM in your Macintosh’s CD-ROM
drive.
2Double-click the MINOLTA-QMS icon to start the
installation program.
3Double-click the Install icon.
4Follow the instructions on the screen to complete
the installation of the required files on your
Macintosh.
5Open the Macintosh HardDiskicononthe
desktop.
6Open the Apple Extras folder (OS 9)or
Applications folder (OS 9.1orlater).
7Open the Apple LaserWriter Software folder
(OS 9)or Utilities folder (OS 9.1orlater).
8Double-click Desktop Printer Utility.
9Select Printer (USB)from the Create Desktop list,
and then choose OK.
10 Click [Change] from the PostScript Printer descrip-
tion (PPD)file section to select a specific driver.
11 Select MINOLTA-QMS PagePro 1250E, and then
choose Select.
12 Click [Change] from the USB Printer Selection
section to select the USB printer.
13 Select PagePro 1250E, and then choose OK.
14 Choose Create.
15 Select the location and name for your printer,and
then choose Save.This completes the installation
of the printer driver and the specification of the
USB printer settings.
16 Remove the CD-ROM and store it in a safe place.
17 Register your printer in one of the followingways:
• Go to www.onlineregister.com/minolta-qms
(Internet connection required).
• Fill out and mail in the registration card that
came with the printer.
9 Safety Information
■Laser Safety
This is a page printer which operates by means of a
laser.There is no possibilityof danger from the laser,
provided the printer is operated accordingto the
instructions in this manual.
Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely con-
fined within protective housing, the laser beam cannot
escape from the machine duringanyphase of user
operation.
■Internal Laser Radiation
Maximum average radiation power:35µW at the laser
aperture of the print head unit.
Wavelength:770–795 nm.
This product employs a Class 3b laser diode that
emits an invisible laser beam.The laser diode and the
scanningpolygon mirror are incorporated in the print
head unit.
The print head unit is NOT A FIELDSERVICEABLE
ITEM.Therefore,the print head unit should not be
opened under anycircumstances.
■For United States Users—
CDRH Regulation
This machine is certified as a Class 1 Laser product
under the Radiation Performance Standard according
to the Food,Drugand Cosmetic Act of 1990.Compli-
ance is mandatoryfor Laser products marketed in the
United States and is reported to the Center for
Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the US
Food and DrugAdministration of the US Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This means
that this device does not produce hazardous laser
radiation.
The label shown below indicates compliance with the
CDRHregulations and must be attached to laser prod-
ucts marketed in the United States.
■Laser Safety Label
CAUTION
Use of controls, adjustments or
performance of procedures other than
those specified in this manual may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.
Laser aperture of the
print head unit
This is a semiconductor laser.The maximum power of
the laser diode is 5 mWand the wavelength is 770–
795 nm.A laser safetylabel is attached to the back of
the printer.
■Laser Caution Label
A laser caution label is attached inside the printer.
■Ozone Release
Duringprinter operation,asmallquantityof ozone is
released.This amount is not largeenoughtoharm
anyone adversely. However,be sure the room where
the printer is beingused has adequate ventilation,
especiallyif you are printingahigh volume of
materials or if the printer is beingused continuously
over a longperiod.
■For European Users—CE Marking
(Declaration of Conformity)
This product complies with the followingEUdirectives:
89/336/EEC,73/23/EEC, and 93/68/EEC.This decla-
ration is valid for the area of the European Union (EU)
only.
This device must be used with a shielded parallel
interface cable or shielded USB interface cable.The
use of non-shielded cables is likelyto result in interfer-
ence with radio communications and is prohibited
under 89/336/EEC rules.
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of MINOLTA-QMS:QMS and the MINOLTA-QMS logo.
The followingare trademarks or registered trademarks
of Minolta Co., Ltd.: Minolta and PagePro.All other
trademarks are the propertyof their respective owners.
Copyright ©2002, MINOLTA-QMS,Inc., One Magnum
Pass,Mobile, AL, 36618 USA.All Rights Reserved.
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