Minolta PAGEPRO L User manual

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.
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Foreword
This manual explains the functions and operation of the 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.
Adobe, the Acrobat, AdobePS, and PostScript are trademarks of Adobe
Systems Incorporated or its subsidiaries and may be registered in certain
juridictions.
Agfa and Agfa Intelifont, Agfa Font Manager are registered trademarks of
Agfa Corporation.
TrueType are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.
IBM, PC/ AT and PS/ 2 are registered trademarks of International Busi-
ness Machines Corporation.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Excel, Windows 3.1, Windows NT, Windows 95
and Windows 98 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Novell, NetWare, and NDS are registered trademarks of Novell 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 network card, 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.
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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.
For All Other 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.
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.
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation expo-
sure.
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USER INSTRUCTIONS
For Users in Australia and New Zealand
WARNING
For All Users
WARNING
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. Espe-
cially parallel interface cables must be used accessories.
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CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity)
for Users in the European Union (EU)
We declare under our sole responsibility that the printer and option to
which this declaration relates is in conformity with the specifications
below. This declaration is valid for the area of the European Union (EU)
only.
Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking
Product Type Laser Beam Printer
Product Name Color PagePro L
Options 250 Sheet Third Cassette Unit
Network Interface Card (4179-371: Ethernet)
Standard Safety: EN60 950/1992 with Amendments 1, 2 and 3
Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical
business equipment
EN 60 825-1/1991
: Radiation safety of laser products, equipment classification,
requirements and user’s guide
EMC: EN 55 022 (Class B)/1994 with A1/1995
: Limits and method for measurement of radio disturbance
characteristic of information technology equipment (ITE)
EN61000-3-2 (ClassA)/1995
: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3: Limits Section 2:
Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input ≤16A per
phase)
EN61000-3-3/1995
: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3: Limits Section 3:
Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker in Low-voltage
supply systems for equipment with rated current ≤16A
EN50082-1/1992
: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Generic immunity
standard Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry
IEC 801-2/1991: Electrostatic discharge requirement
IEC 801-3/1984: Radiated electromagnetic field requirement
IEC 801-4/1994: Electrical fast transient/burst requirement
EC Directive Safety: 73/23/EEC / Year of first marking with CE: 1998
EMC: 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC
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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 printer is being used has adequate ventilation, espe-
cially if you are printing a high volume of materials, or if the printer is
being used continuously over a long period.
WARNING LABEL
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Features
1. High quality printing
• Clear text and excellent graphics supported by 3 different resolution
settings: 600 × 600 dpi, 1,200 × 600dpiand2,400× 600 dpi.
• Excellent graphics (131 lpi, 128 gray levels)
• Super Fine Micro Toning (Fine-MT) developing system
• 8µm small particle toner
• Color matching technology
– Windows 95/ Windows 98 ICM
– Printer embedded color matching
2. Printer Description Language (PDL)
•Windows
• Adobe PostScript Level 2 equivalent (Z Script)
3. High speed printing
• Full color 3ppm, B/W 12ppm
• High performance RISC processor
– Hitachi HD6437034F20/20 MHZ
• High speed data transfer
– IEEE 1284 IEEE1284-C, ECP/EPP compliant interface
– Network option (Ethernet)
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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
Server: Windows NT, NetWare 3.X/ 4.X (Bindery & NDS)
Client: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 3.1,
Windows NT Workstation 4.0
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 Fusing Unit and Image Transfer Roller 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:
LED Display
The lit, blinking and unlit LED patterns of the Control Panel display
the following messages.
On Off Blinking
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Introduction
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...................................................2-9
Indicator Lights ..............................................2-10
Action Key......................................................2-10
Operation and Warning Labels......................2-15
Turning the Printer ON and OFF......................2-17
Paper ..................................................................2-19
Type...............................................................2-19
Size................................................................2-19
Capacity.........................................................2-20
Printable Area................................................2-21
Paper Supplies...............................................2-21
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Loading Paper ...................................................2-23
Loading Plain Paper/ Recycled Paper ...........2-23
Loading Transparencies and Labels..............2-31
Loading Special Paper (Letterhead/
Envelopes/ Postcards/ Thick Paper)..............2-39
Printing...............................................................2-43
Canceling a Print Job Directly at the Printer..2-45
Chapter 3: Printer Driver and Status Display
Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/
Windows 98 .........................................................3-2
Displaying the Printer Driver Window ..............3-3
Exiting the Printer Driver..................................3-3
Using the 32-bit SuperDriver Setup Dialog......3-4
Common Buttons.............................................3-5
Choosing Menu Settings..................................3-5
Driver Settings.....................................................3-7
Paper ...............................................................3-7
Page Layout...................................................3-11
Image.............................................................3-17
Device Option ................................................3-21
About .............................................................3-22
Processing.....................................................3-23
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Using the Printer Driver Under
Windows NT 4.0.................................................3-24
Displaying the Printer Driver Window ............3-25
Exiting the Printer Driver................................3-25
Common Buttons...........................................3-26
Choosing Menu Settings................................3-26
Driver Settings...................................................3-27
Paper.............................................................3-27
Page Layout...................................................3-31
Image.............................................................3-37
Device Option................................................3-41
About .............................................................3-42
Using the Printer Status Display......................3-43
Opening the Printer Status Display................3-43
Using the Printer Status Display....................3-44
Controlling Pop Up Messages .......................3-45
Switching Between the Expanded and
Reduced Views..............................................3-46
On-line Help...................................................3-46
Displaying Printer Information........................3-47
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Chapter 4: Maintaining Your Printer
Changing Cartridges...........................................4-1
Changing the Toner Cartridge .........................4-1
Changing the Drum Cartridge, Waste Bottle
and Oiling Roller............................................4-11
Changing the Fusing Unit and Image Transfer
Roller Unit......................................................4-23
Changing the Image Transfer Belt Unit..........4-31
Cleaning the Printer..........................................4-39
Cleaning the Outside.....................................4-39
Cleaning the Inside........................................4-40
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
How to Troubleshoot...........................................5-1
Diagnosing Your Printer...................................5-1
Problems During Data Transmission
and the Print Cycle..............................................5-3
Troubleshooting prior to the Transmission
of Data.............................................................5-3
Troubleshooting the Print Cycle.......................5-3
Messages ........................................................5-5
Clearing a Paper Misfeed..................................5-21
Improving Print Quality.....................................5-30
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Chapter 6: Specifications
Specifications of Printer.....................................6-1
Specifications of 250-sheet Third Cassette
Unit .......................................................................6-7
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B: Quick Reference
Appendix C: Index
General Information
End User License Agreement ............................... 1
Addresses MINOLTA-Partners in Europe............. 9
MINOLTA Guarantee Certificate.......................... 13
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Introduction
Introduction Chapter 1
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Precautions for Use
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
operatingenvironmentidentified
within the bold line.
Humidity (%)
Temperature (°C)
X
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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.
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•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 technical
representative. 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
technical representative. 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 ven-
tilated 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 =
Une quantité 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.
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