Minolta PAGEPRO PLUS 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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This manual explains the functions and operation of the MINOLTA Color
PagePro Plus 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 handy 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 AdobePS, and PostScript are trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated or its subsidiaries and may be registered in certain jurisdic-
tions.
Agfa and Agfa Intelifont, Agfa font Manager are registered trademarks of
Agfa Corporation.
Apple, AppleTalk, ColorSync, Macintosh and TrueType are registered
trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.
HP, LaserJet and PCL are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard
Company.
IBM, PC/ AT and PS/ 2 are registered trademarks of International Busi-
ness Machines Corporation.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows NT, Windows 95 and Win-
dows 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.
This printer contains an emulation of the Hewlett Packard PCL5C com-
mand language (recognized HP PCL5C commands) and processes these
commands in a manner compatible with Hewlett Packard LaserJet printer
products.
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 and the Network Board, 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 provided. 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 APPA-
RAT
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
lasersäteilylle. 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 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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WARNING
For Users in Australia and New Zealand
WARNING
USER INSTRUCTIONS
For All Users
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
This is a Class A 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-
shiclded cable is likely to result in interference with radio communica-
tions and is prohibited under the EMC regulations of your country.
Especially parallel interface cables must be used as Double-shield
typed cables.
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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 with true 600 dpi
• Excellent graphics
• Super Fine Micro Toning (Fine-MT) developing system
• 8µm small particle toner
• Color matching technology
– Apple ColorSync (available only when the optional Adobe
PostScript ROM SIMM is installed)
– Windows 95/ Windows 98 ICM (PCL5C only)
– Printer embedded color matching
2. Printer Description Language (PDL)
• PCL5C emulation
• Adobe PostScript 3 (available only when the optional Adobe
PostScript ROM SIMM is installed)
3. High speed printing
• Full color 3ppm, B/W 12ppm
• High performance RISC processor
– Intel i960JF/ 33MHZ
• High speed data transfer
– IEEE 1284 compliant interface
– LocalTalk (available only when the optional Adobe PostScript
ROM SIMM is installed)
– 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: UNIX, Windows NT, NetWare 3.X/ 4.X (Bindery &
NDS)
Client: Windows 95/ 98/ 3.1, Windows NT Workstation 4.0,
Macintosh (Option)
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:
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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 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
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Loading Paper ...................................................2-21
Loading Plain Paper/ Recycled Paper ...........2-21
Loading Transparencies and Labels..............2-31
Loading Special Paper (Letterhead/
Envelopes/ Postcards/ Thick Paper)..............2-43
Printing...............................................................2-46
Chapter 3: Changing the Printer Settings
List of MENU Utilities..........................................3-1
Setting the MENU Utilities..................................3-4
Outline of the MENU Utilities .............................3-7
1. RESET MENU.............................................3-7
2. TEST PRINT MENU....................................3-7
3. PRINT MENU ..............................................3-8
4. CONFIG MENU.........................................3-11
5. IMAGE MENU............................................3-13
6. MEMORY MENU.......................................3-13
7. PCL MENU................................................3-14
8. PS MENU ..................................................3-17
9. MAINTENANCE MENU.............................3-17
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Chapter 4: PCL5C Printer Software
Windows 95/ Windows 98
Printer Software Overview .................................4-2
Displaying the PCL5C Printer Software
Window............................................................4-3
Exiting the PCL5C Printer Software.................4-3
Choosing Menu Settings..................................4-4
Common Button Operations............................4-4
Software Settings................................................4-5
Paper ...............................................................4-5
Color................................................................4-9
Options ..........................................................4-13
Watermarks ...................................................4-15
Overlay...........................................................4-19
Setup .............................................................4-21
Printer Status and Configuration..................... 4-22
Activating and Managing the Status
Window..........................................................4-22
Using the Printer Status Display......................4-24
Opening the Printer Status Display................4-24
Printer Status.................................................4-24
Configuration .................................................4-26
Control...........................................................4-27
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Settings..........................................................4-28
Alerts..............................................................4-29
Windows NT 4.0
Printer Software Overview ...............................4-30
Displaying the PCL5C Printer Software
Window..........................................................4-31
Exiting the PCL5C Printer Software...............4-32
Choosing Menu Settings................................4-32
Common Button Operations..........................4-32
Software Settings..............................................4-33
Page Layout...................................................4-33
Paper ............................................................4-38
Image ............................................................4-41
Device Option ...............................................4-44
Windows 3.1
Printer Software Overview ...............................4-46
Displaying the PCL5C Printer Software
Window..........................................................4-47
Exiting the PCL5C Printer Software...............4-48
Choosing Menu Settings................................4-48
Common Button Operations..........................4-48
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Software Settings..............................................4-49
Paper .............................................................4-49
Color..............................................................4-53
Options ..........................................................4-57
Watermarks ...................................................4-59
Overlay...........................................................4-63
Setup .............................................................4-65
Chapter 5: PostScript Printer Software (Option)
Windows 95/ Windows 98 (Option)
Printer Software Overview .................................5-2
Displaying the PostScript Printer Software
Window............................................................5-3
Exiting the PostScript Printer Software............5-3
Choosing Menu Settings..................................5-4
Common Button Operations............................5-4
Software Settings................................................5-5
Paper ...............................................................5-5
Graphics ........................................................5-11
Fonts..............................................................5-13
Device Options...............................................5-15
PostScript.......................................................5-19
Watermarks ...................................................5-22
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Windows NT 4.0 (Option)
Printer Software Overview ...............................5-25
Displaying the PostScript Printer Software
Window..........................................................5-26
Exiting the PostScript Printer Software..........5-27
Using PostScript Printer Driver
Setup Dialog......................................................5-28
Default Document Properties Window...........5-28
Common Buttons......................................5-28
Page Setup...............................................5-29
Advanced Tab...........................................5-32
Properties Window.........................................5-38
Common Buttons......................................5-38
Device Settings.........................................5-39
Windows 3.1 (Option)
Printer Software Overview ...............................5-43
Displaying the PostScript Printer Software
Window..........................................................5-44
Exiting the PostScript Printer Software..........5-45
Choosing Menu Settings................................5-45
Common Button Operations..........................5-45
Paper .............................................................5-46
Features.........................................................5-49
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Fonts..............................................................5-52
PostScript.......................................................5-53
Job Control ....................................................5-56
Watermarks ...................................................5-57
Macintosh (Option)
Introduction .......................................................5-59
Page Setup.........................................................5-60
Page Attributes ..............................................5-60
PostScript Options.........................................5-62
Print Menu Settings ..........................................5-64
General..........................................................5-65
Background Printing.......................................5-66
Cover Page....................................................5-66
Color Matching...............................................5-66
Layout............................................................5-68
Error Handling................................................5-68
Save as File...................................................5-68
Printer Specific Options.................................5-69
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Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Printer
Changing Cartridges...........................................6-1
Changing the Toner Cartridge ........................6-1
Changing the Toner Cartridge
(Auto Mode) ..........................................6-2
Changing the Toner Cartridge
(Manual Mode)....................................6-10
Changing the Drum Cartridge, Waste Bottle
and Oiling Roller............................................6-14
Changing the Drum Cartridge.................6-15
Changing the Waste Bottle......................6-18
Changing the Oiling Roller ......................6-21
Changing the Fusing Unit and Image
Transfer Roller Unit........................................6-25
Changing the Image Transfer Belt Unit..........6-32
Cleaning the Printer..........................................6-40
Cleaning the Outside.....................................6-40
Cleaning the Inside........................................6-41
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Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
How to Troubleshoot...........................................7-1
Diagnosing Your Printer...................................7-1
Problems During the Data Transfer and
Print Cycle............................................................7-3
Troubleshooting the Data Transfer Cycle.........7-3
Troubleshooting the Print Cycle.......................7-4
Messages ........................................................7-6
Clearing a Paper Misfeed ..............................7-11
Improving Print Quality.....................................7-20
Chapter 8: Specifications
Specifications of Printer.....................................8-1
Specifications of 250-sheet
Third Cassette Unit .............................................8-7
Appendix A: Glossary ..............................................A-1
Appendix B: Quick Reference
Printer Menus ......................................................B-1
List of MENU Utilities .........................................B-3
Symbol Sets.....................................................B-6
Appendix C: Index ....................................................C-1
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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
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