Minolta PAGEWORKS 8E User manual

USER’S MANUAL
PageWorks8e

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
Safety Information
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 protec-
tive housing, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any
phase of user operation.
Internal Laser Radiation
Maximum Radiation Power : 0.73 (mW) at laser aperture of the print head
unit
Wavelength : 770-810 (nm)
This product employs Class IIIb Laser Diode.
Laser Diode and Scanning Polygon Mirror are incorporated in the print
head unit.
The print head unit is NOT A FIELD SERVICE ITEM.
Therefore, the print head unit should not be opened under any circum-
stance.
Laser Safety
This printer is certified as a Class 1 Laser product under the U.S. Depart-
ment 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 radia-
tion.
CDRH Regulations
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser prod-
ucts on August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed
in the United States. The label shown below indicates compliance with
the CDRH regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in
the United States.
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WARNING LABEL
WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radia-
tion exposure.
This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser diode is
5mW and the wavelength is 770-810 nm.
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USER INSTRUCTIONS (For U.S.A. Users)
FCC PART 15 - RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES WARNING
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 radi-
ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations. However, there is no guarantee that 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, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interface
by one or more of the following measures:
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
●Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
FCC: Declaration of Conformity
Product Type Laser Beam Printer
Product Name PageWorks 8e
Options 4165(Second Paper Cassette Unit)
NIC 401X (Network Interface Card)
4140 (Infrared Port)
Accessories SIMM (max 32MB)
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.
Minolta Corporation
101 Williams Drive, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446
Telephone number : 201-825-4000
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This device must be used with a shielded interface (Parallel) cable. The
use of non-shield cables is likely to result in interference with radio com-
munications 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 with-
out first contacting the manufacturer will be subject to penalty under FCC
regulations.
USER INSTRUCTIONS (For Canada Users)
INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD
(ICES-003 ISSUE 3) WARNING
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
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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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Welcome
And thank you for selecting a Minolta PageWorks 8e Printer!
This User’s Manual explains the functions of the printer and how it oper-
ates. It also provides you with troubleshooting tips as well as general pre-
cautions you should observe when operating the printer. To ensure the top
performance and effective use of your printer, read this manual carefully
from cover to cover, and keep it at hand for later reference.
No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into other languages without the
express written prior consent of Minolta Co., Ltd.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
Trademark Acknowledgements
LaserJet 6P and PCL are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Com-
pany.
Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Inc.
MS-DOS, Microsoft, and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corpo-
ration.
PageWorks is a trademark of Minolta in the U.S. and Canada.
All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies or organizations.
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Customer Support
Customer support for all Minolta PageWorks printer products is available
24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 1-800-459-3250 (from
within North America). Minolta also maintains a web site which provides
printer driver downloads, Frequently Asked Questions and handles all e-
mail requests for technical assistance at www.minoltaprinters.com.
Please be prepared to provide the following information when contacting
Minolta Customer Support:
●Model Name
●Serial number
●A detailed description of the problem
For questions or problems with installation, please be prepared to provide
the following additional information:
●Brand name and model number of the computer
●Type of processor
●Type of operating system
●Amount of installed RAM
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Introduction
Features ...............................................................1-1
Features: hardware..........................................1-1
Features: software...........................................1-1
Printer Parts and Accessories...........................1-2
Control Panel.......................................................1-4
Indicator Lights ................................................1-4
Control Panel Button........................................1-7
Counter Reset Mode..................................1-7
Job Cancel .................................................1-7
Print Configuration......................................1-8
Form Feed..................................................1-8
Chapter 2: Setting-Up
Installation Precautions......................................2-1
Selecting a Location for the Printer..................2-1
Power Source...................................................2-2
Grounding........................................................2-2
Space Requirements.......................................2-3
Operational Precautions.....................................2-4
Operating Environment....................................2-4
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Printer..............................................................2-4
Printer Supplies ...............................................2-6
Setting-Up............................................................2-7
Installing the Face-Down Tray..........................2-7
Installing Tray1.................................................2-7
Second Paper Cassette Unit............................2-9
Installing the Second Paper Cassette Unit.2-9
Face-Up Tray..................................................2-11
Installing the face-up tray..........................2-11
Selecting output direction
(printed side up or down)....................2-12
Connecting the Power Cord...........................2-14
Loading Paper................................................2-15
Turning on the Printer ....................................2-17
Testing the Printer..........................................2-18
Connecting to a Computer.............................2-20
Options...............................................................2-21
SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module) ..........2-21
Installing the optional SIMM.....................2-21
IrDA Unit ........................................................2-24
Using the Infrared Port .............................2-24
To print with the infrared port....................2-25
Network Interface Card (NIC) ........................2-27
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Chapter 3: Using the Printer
Printing Paper......................................................3-1
Type .................................................................3-1
Size..................................................................3-1
Standard size..............................................3-1
Non-Standard size (Tray 1 only).................3-1
Loading Paper .....................................................3-2
Loading Paper onto Tray 1...............................3-2
Loading Paper onto Tray 2...............................3-5
Manual Paper Feed..........................................3-9
Printing on Envelopes....................................3-11
Chapter 4: Printer Driver
Introduction .........................................................4-1
System Requirements ........................................4-1
Installing the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver
Under Windows 95...........................................4-2
Installing the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver......4-2
To uninstall the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver..4-6
Displaying the PageWorks 8e Driver Setup
Dialog.........................................................4-8
Installing the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver
Under Windows 3.1.......................................4-10
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To install the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver....4-10
To uninstall the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver 4-15
Displaying the PageWorks 8e Driver Setup
Dialog.......................................................4-16
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows
NT4.0 ...............................................................4-18
To install the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver....4-18
To uninstall the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver 4-41
Displaying the PageWorks 8e Driver Setup
Dialog.......................................................4-43
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows
NT3.51 .............................................................4-45
To install the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver....4-45
To uninstall the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver 4-61
Displaying the PageWorks 8e Driver Setup
Dialog.......................................................4-63
Using the Minolta PageWorks 8e Printer Driver
Under Windows..............................................4-66
Using the PageWorks 8e Driver Setup
Dialog.......................................................4-67
Using the PageWorks 8e Enhanced Driver
Setup Dialog.............................................4-78
DOS Printing Utilities........................................4-86
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Installing DOS Printing Utilities......................4-86
Loading and Unloading the Status Display....4-87
Accessing the Printer Control Panel..............4-88
Using the Printer Control Panel .....................4-90
Printer Control Panel Screens .......................4-94
Using the Status Display..............................4-103
Installation from a Floppy Diskette................4-106
Chapter 5: Using MLT PageWorks 8 Tools
Introduction .........................................................5-1
Starting Up the Status Display...........................5-1
To start up the Status Display under
Windows 95................................................5-2
To start up the Status Display under
Windows 3.1...............................................5-3
Using the Status Display....................................5-4
To expand the size of the Status Display.........5-5
To turn Popup Error Messages On and Off......5-6
To specify popup message conditions.............5-7
Starting Up the Control Panel ............................5-8
To start up the Control Panel under
Windows 95................................................5-9
To start up the Control Panel under
Windows 3.1.............................................5-10
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Using the Control Panel....................................5-11
Common Buttons...........................................5-12
Paper .............................................................5-13
Printer Setting................................................5-15
Test Print........................................................5-16
Counter..........................................................5-17
Configuration .................................................5-18
Chapter 6: Maintenance
Replacing the Toner Cartridge...........................6-1
To replace the toner cartridge..........................6-1
To reset the counter of the toner cartridge.......6-5
Replacing the Drum Cartridge...........................6-6
To replace the drum cartridge..........................6-6
To reset the counter of the drum cartridge.....6-10
Cleaning the Printer..........................................6-11
Cleaning the Outside of the Printer................6-11
Cleaning the Paper Transport Roller..............6-11
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
Customer Support............................................7-1
Clearing a Paper Misfeed....................................7-2
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Paper Output Misfeed (Face-down tray).....7-4
Paper Output Misfeed (Face-up tray) .........7-4
Paper Input Misfeed (from Tray 1) ..............7-5
Paper Input Misfeed
(from Manual Feed Tray).......................7-5
Paper Input Misfeed
(from Second Paper Cassette Unit)......7-6
Inside the Printer ........................................7-7
Print Quality Problems........................................7-9
Blank pages.....................................................7-9
Black pages .....................................................7-9
Printout too light.............................................7-10
Printout too dark ............................................7-10
Blurred background........................................7-11
Uneven print density......................................7-11
Irregularities...................................................7-11
White or black line..........................................7-12
Toner smudges ..............................................7-12
No output.......................................................7-13
Are you using the correct type of printer
cable?..................................................7-13
Are your computer’s communications
port settings correct? ..........................7-13
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Chapter 8: Specifications
PageWorks 8e Printer .........................................8-1
Second Paper Cassette Unit ..............................8-3
Interface Connector and Cable..........................8-4
SIMM (Option)......................................................8-5
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B: Index
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