Minolta PAGEPRO EX User manual

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Foreword
This manual explains the functions and operation of the MINOLTA Color
PagePro Ex printer. It also gives some troubleshooting tips as well as
general precautions to be observed when operating this printer.
To ensure the best performance and effective use of your printer, please
read this manual carefully from cover to cover. After you have read
through the manual, keep it near your printer for future reference. It
should help in solving any operational questions you may have.
Trademark acknowledgments
Color PagePro is a trademark of Minolta in Europe, Japan and Asia.
Minolta is a registered trademark of MINOLTA CO., LTD.
Fiery, the Fiery logo, and Rip-While-Print are registered trademarks of
Electronics for Imaging, Inc.
Fiery Driven, the Fiery Driven logo, Fiery WebTools, Continuous Print,
ColorWise, NetWise, and VisualCal are trademarks of Electronics for
Imaging, Inc.
Adobe, the AdobePS, and PostScript are trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated or its subsidiaries and may be registered in certain juridic-
tions.
Apple, AppleTalk, ColorSync, Macintosh and TrueType are registered
trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
PANTONE and PANTONE COLOR MATCHING SYSTEM are regis-
tered trademarks of Pantone, Inc.
All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies or organizations.
Please follow the instructions given in this manual when han-
dling your printer and do not touch any part of the machine
which the manual does not cover. NEVER attempt to disassem-
ble or remodel the printer.

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Safety Information
– The printer should be plugged into an electrical outlet that is easily
accessible.
– After installing the expansion memory, the network card, or the hard
disk drive, be sure to replace the cover and secure it with the screws
provided.
– When moving the printer, two people are required to lift it carefully as
explained in Chapter 1 of the instructions.
LASER SAFETY
This is a page printer which operates by means of a laser. There is no pos-
sibility of danger from the laser, provided the printer is operated accord-
ing to the instructions in this manual. Since radiation emitted by the laser
is completely confined within protective housing, the laser beam cannot
escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.
INTERNAL LASER RADIATION (For all users)
Maximum Radiation power: 1.0 ×10-3 (W) Wavelength: 770- 810 (nm)
This is a class IIIb Laser Diode Assy. that has an invisible laser beam. The
printer head unit is NOT A FIELD SERVICE ITEM. Therefore, the
printer head unit should not be opened under any circumstances.
For All Countries Users
WARNING
This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser diode is
1.0 ×10-3 W and the wavelength is 770- 810 nm.
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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LASER SAFETY
For Users in Denmark
ADVERSEL
Klass 1 laser produkt der opfylder IEC 825 sikkerheds Kravene.
For Users in Finland and Sweden
VEROITUS
VERNING
VARO!
VARNING!
Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning, når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af
funktion. Undgå udsættelse for stråing.
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
Laitteen Käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla
tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän tuvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymät-
törmälle lasersäteiylle.
Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna bruksanvisning specifi-
cerats, kan användaren utsättas för osynlig laserstrålning som över-
skrider gränsen för laser klass 1.
Avattaessa ja suojalukitus ohitettaessa olet alttiina näkymättömälle laser-
säteilylle. Äjä katso säteeseen.
Osynling laserstråining när denna del är öppnad och spärren är urkopp-
lad. Betrakta ej stråien.

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LASER SAFETY
For Users in Norway
ADVERSEL
Dette er en halvleder laser. Maksimal effeckt til laserdiode er 10 ×10-3 W
og bølgelengde er 770-810 nm.
USER INSTRUCTIONS
For Users in Australia and New Zealand
WARNING
For All Users
WARNING
Dersom apparatet brukes på annen måte enn spesifisert i denne bruksan-
visning, kan brukeren utsettes for unsynlig laserstråling som overskrider
grensen for laser klasse 1.
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
This device must be used with shield interface cables. The use of non-
shielded cable is likely to result in interference with radio communica-
tions and is prohibited under the EMC regulations of your country. Be
sure to use the interface cable that comes with the printer.

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OZONE RELEASE
For all users
During printer operation, a small quantity of ozone is released. This
amount is not large enough to harm anyone adversely. However, be sure
the room where the machine is being used has adequate ventilation, espe-
cially if you are printing a high volume of materials, or if the machine is
being used continuously over a long period.
WARNING LABEL

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Features
1. High quality printing
• A high-powered, 32-bit RISC processor with a 133 MHz, NEC Vr
4300 CPU means faster printing.
• RIP-While-Print®enables the Color PagePro Ex to begin process-
ing new pages while current pages are printing, greatly increasing
throughput.
• Continuous Print™enables the Color PagePro Ex to print 600 × 600
dpi unique pages without pausing, driving the printer at its full
rated-engine speed for most print jobs.
• Black Detection increases printing speed for black-only pages.
• Clear text and excellent graphics with true 600 dpi
• Superior graphics
The printer features halftone output at 2400 ×600 dpi with 80 MB
of standard memory installed. 2400 dpi supports crisp, clean, laser-
sharp output in full color. A maximum resolution of 1200 ×600 dpi
is supported if less than 80 MB of memory are installed in the
printer.
• Super Fine Micro Toning (Fine-MT) developing system
• 7µm small particle toner
• Color matching technology
– Apple ColorSync
– Windows 95/98 ICM
– Printer embedded color matching
2. Printer Description Language (PDL)
• Adobe PostScript 3

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3. High speed printing
• Full color 3ppm, B/W 12ppm
• High performance RISC processor
– NEC Vr4300/133MHz
• High speed data transfer
– IEEE 1284 compliant interface
– Network option (Ethernet/ TokenRing)
4. Versatile paper handling
• Transparency, labels, thick paper, envelopes
5. Compact size
• Width 505mm/ 20"
• Depth 530mm/ 20-3/4"
• Height 403mm/ 15-3/4"
6. Network ready with option
• Ethernet / TokenRing
Server: UNIX, Windows NT, NetWare 3.X/ 4.X (Bindery &
NDS)
Client: Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1, Windows NT Worksta-
tion 4.0,
Macintosh (only Ethernet)
7. Easy maintenance and operation
• Easy maintenance with cartridge type supplies
• GUI driver
8. Environmentally friendly
• Ozone free
• Power save mode (Energy Star compliant)

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Symbols and Terms
This manual uses the following symbols and terms:
ATTENTION
This symbol indicates that a specified course of action is required to
avoid causing damage or injury. Please be sure to follow the
instructions in this manual exactly, whenever you see this symbol.
This symbol is found at the following locations: “Changing the Oiling
Roller”, “Changing the Image Transfer Roller Unit and Fusing Unit”,
“Cleaning the Printer” and “Clearing a Paper Misfeed”.
Note
This indicator is used to identify sections that require special
attention.
Action Prohibited
This symbol is used over illustrations throughout this manual to
indicate that a specified course of action must not be taken. Do not
follow examples that are superimposed with this symbol.
example:
Indicates features for which a hard disk drive is required.
Indicates instructions for uses working with networked printers.

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Installation
Precautions for Use ............................................1-1
Operating Environment....................................1-1
Using the Printer..............................................1-2
Care of Printer Supplies...................................1-4
Moving the Printer............................................1-5
Chapter 2: Using the Printer
The Printer, Parts and Supplies.........................2-1
Printer..............................................................2-1
Supplies and Units...........................................2-5
Control Panel Keys ..........................................2-9
Operation and Warning Labels......................2-13
Turning the Printer ON and OFF......................2-15
Paper ..................................................................2-17
Type...............................................................2-17
Size................................................................2-17
Capacity.........................................................2-18
Printable Area................................................2-19
Paper Supplies...............................................2-19
Loading Paper ...................................................2-21

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Loading Plain Paper/ Recycled Paper ...........2-21
How to Set the Paper Size for Tray 1........2-24
Loading Transparencies and Labels..............2-31
How to Set the Paper Size for Tray 1........2-34
How to Set the Media type for Tray 1........2-34
How to Set the Media type
for Tray 2/Tray 3...................................2-40
Loading Special Paper (Letterhead/ Envelopes/
Postcards/ Thick Paper).................................2-42
Printing...............................................................2-45
Chapter 3: Changing the Printer Settings
Setting the MENU Utilities..................................3-1
Outline of Settings for the MENU Utilities.........3-4
1. CHECK AND PRINT....................................3-4
2. PRINT PAGES FROM LIST.........................3-4
3. RESETS ......................................................3-4
4. SYSTEM SETUP.........................................3-5
5. PRINTER SETUP........................................3-7
6. PS SETUP...................................................3-8
7. VISUALCAL™..............................................3-8
8. COLOR ADJUSTMENT.............................3-11
9. I/O PORT SETUP......................................3-12
10. NETWORK PROTOCOL SETUP.............3-12

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11. NETWORK SERVICES SETUP...............3-12
12. PANEL LANGUAGE.................................3-12
Chapter 4: Printer Driver
Configuring PostScript Printing Options for
Windows 95/98.....................................................4-1
To Configure PostScript Printing Options:........4-2
Configuring PostScript Printing Options for
Windows 3.1.........................................................4-8
To Configure PostScript Printing Options:........4-8
Configuring PostScript Printing Options for
Windows NT 4.0.................................................4-10
To Configure PostScript Printing Options:......4-10
Color PagePro Ex Print Options for
Windows.............................................................4-13
Configuring PostScript Printing Options for
Macintosh ..........................................................4-19
To select the Color PagePro Ex as
the current printer: .........................................4-19
To print from a Macintosh application:...........4-21
To use the Color PagePro Ex ICC
printer profile:.................................................4-23
Color PagePro Ex Print Options for
Macintosh ..........................................................4-24

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Chapter 5: Color Management
Introduction .........................................................5-1
The Properties of Color ......................................5-2
The physics of color.........................................5-2
CIE color model...............................................5-3
Hue, saturation, and brightness.......................5-3
Additive and subtractive color systems............5-4
Print device gamut...........................................5-5
Controlling Printed Color ...................................5-7
Maintaining print device consistency ...............5-7
Paper Stock and toner.....................................5-8
Maintenance....................................................5-8
Using color effectively......................................5-10
A few rules of thumb......................................5-10
Color wheel....................................................5-11
Color and text.................................................5-12
Raster images and vector images...................5-13
Optimizing files for processing and printing..5-14
Resolution of raster images...........................5-14
Scaling...........................................................5-16
Color management on the
Color PagePro Ex..............................................5-17
RGB Source...................................................5-18

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Rendering styles............................................5-19
CMYK simulation ...........................................5-20
Chapter 6: Fonts
PostScript and TrueType fonts........................... 6-1
Adobe Type 1 PostScript fonts.........................6-1
TrueType fonts..................................................6-3
Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Printer
Changing Cartridges...........................................7-1
Changing the Toner Cartridge .........................7-1
Changing the Toner Cartridge
(Auto Mode) ..........................................7-2
Changing the Toner Cartridge
(Manual Mode)....................................7-10
Changing the Drum Cartridge, Waste Bottle
and Oiling Roller............................................7-14
Changing the Drum Cartridge.................7-15
Changing the Waste Bottle......................7-18
Changing the Oiling Roller ......................7-21
Changing the Image Transfer Roller Unit
and Fusing Unit..............................................7-25
Changing the Image Transfer Roller Unit..7-25

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Changing the Fusing Unit.........................7-28
Changing the Image Transfer Belt Unit..........7-32
Cleaning the Printer..........................................7-40
Cleaning the Outside.....................................7-40
Cleaning the Inside........................................7-41
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
How to Troubleshoot...........................................8-1
Diagnosing Your Printer...................................8-1
Problems During the Data Transfer and
Print Cycle............................................................8-3
Troubleshooting the Data Transfer Cycle.........8-3
Troubleshooting the Print Cycle.......................8-4
Messages ........................................................8-6
Clearing a Paper Misfeed ................................8-9
Improving Print Quality.....................................8-18
Chapter 9: Specifications
Specifications of Printer.....................................9-1
Specifications of 250-sheet
Third Cassette Unit .............................................9-6
Appendix A: Glossary ..............................................A-1

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Appendix B: Quick Reference
Printer Menus ......................................................B-1
List of MENU Utilities .........................................B-3
Appendix C: Index ....................................................C-1
General information
End User License Agreement ............................... 1
Contrat utilisateur de la licence............................ 3
Endverbraucher-Lizenzvertrag ............................. 5
Contratto di licenza d’uso ..................................... 7
Addresses MINOLTA-Partners in Europe............. 9
Minolta Guarantee Certificate............................. 11

As an ENERGY STARPartner, we have determined
that this machine meets the ENERGY STARGuidelines
for energy efficiency.
What is an ENERGY STARPrinter ?
ENERGY STARPrinters have a feature that allows them to automatically “go to sleep” after a
period of inactivity. This auto-feature can reduce a machine’s annual electricity cost by 60 percent.

Chapter 1
Introduction
Introduction Chapter 1

Precautions for Use
1-1
Introduction Chapter 1
Precautions for Use
Operating Environment
The operating environmental requirements of the printer are as
follows.
•Temperature: 10°C (50°F) to
35°C (86°F) with a fluctuation
of 10°C (18°F) per hour.
•Humidity:15%to85%RH
with a fluctuation of 20% per
hour.
* The environmental zone marked
“X” on the left represents a
critical environment in which
the printer can be left to stand.
However, the manufacturer does
not ensure optimal paper
passage performance and image
production in this zone. Be sure
to operate the printer within the
operating environment
identified within the bold line.
Humidity (%)
Temperature (°C)
X

Precautions for Use
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Introduction Chapter 1
Using the Printer
To ensure the optimum performance of the printer, follow the
precautions listed below.
•NEVER open any printer door, or turn OFF the printer during
operation.
•NEVER bring any magnetized object or flammable gas or liquid
near the printer.
•NEVER pull on the power cord and ALWAYS hold the plug
when unplugging it. A damaged cord could result in a fire or
cause an electrical shock.
•NEVER attempt to unplug the power cord with a wet hand, as it
could cause an electrical shock.
•ALWAYS unplug the power cord whenever attempting to move
the printer. Moving the printer with the power cord plugged in
can damage the cord, resulting in a fire or causing an electrical
shock.
•ALWAYS unplug the power cord when the printer is not to be
used for an extended period of time.
•NEVER remove any panel or cover unless the procedure is
described in the user’s manual. The printer contains a high-volt-
age component which can cause an electrical shock.
•NEVER alter the engineering or mechanics of the printer, as a
fire or electrical shock could result.
•NEVER place a heavy object on the power cord nor pull or bend
it, as a fire or electrical shock could result.
•NEVER rest the printer upon the power cord or communications
cables of other electrical equipment and do not allow such cords
or cables to become lodged into the printer’s own mechanisms;
equipment damage or fire could result.
•NEVER drop paper clips, staples, or other small pieces of metal
through the vents or other openings of the printer, as a fire or
electrical shock could result.

Precautions for Use
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Introduction Chapter 1
•NEVER place a vase or vessel containing water or other fluids
on or near the printer as this can cause a fire or electrical shock.
Should fluid or any foreign object get inside the printer, immedi-
ately turn it OFF, unplug the power cord, and call your dealer. A
fire or electrical shock could result if the printer is allowed to run
without taking necessary action.
•NEVER leave the printer running should it become unusually
hot, emit smoke, an unusual smell or noise. Should any of these
occur, immediately turn OFF the printer, unplug it, and call your
dealer. A fire or electrical shock could result if the printer is
allowed to run without taking necessary action.
Note
Remarque
= Locate the printer in a Well Ventilated Room =
A negligible amount of ozone is generated during normal operation of
this printer. An unpleasant odor may, however, be created in poorly venti-
lated rooms during extensive printer operations. For a comfortable,
healthy, and safe operating environment, it is recommended that the room
be well ventilated.
= Placer l’imprimante dans une pièce largement ventilée =
Un equantité d’ozone négligable est dégagée pendant le fonctionnement
de l’imprimante quand celle-ci est utilisée normalement. Cependant, une
odeur désagréable pent être ressentie dans les pièces dont l’aération est
insuffisante et lorsqu’une utilisation prolongée de l’imprimante est effec-
tuée. Pour avoir la certitude de travailler dans des conditions de confort,
santé et sécurité, il est préférable de bien aérer la pièce où se trouve
l’imprimante.