Minolta PageWorks PageWorks Pro L User manual

Color
PageWorks
™
/Pro L
User’s Guide
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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 PageWorks is a trademark of Minolta in the U.S. and Canada.
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 the United States
Laser Safety
This printer is certified as a Class 1 Laser product under the U. S.
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Perfor-
mance Standard according to the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1990.
This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation.
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.
WARNING
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.
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation expo-
sure.
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 the United States
FCC PART 15- RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES WARNING
The following applies to the Color PageWorks L.
WARNING
lReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
lIncrease the separation between the equipment and the
receiver.
lConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
lConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
lAny changes or modifications not expressly to operate this
FCC: Declaration of Conformity
Product Type Laser Beam Printer
Product Name Color PageWorks L
Options 250 Sheet Third Cassette Unit
Network Interface Card (4179-371: Ethernet)
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
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 lim-
its are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiates radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. 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 deter-
mined by one or more of the following measures:

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equipment.
NOTE
•This device must be used with shielded interface cables. The use of
non-shielded cables is likely to result in Interference with radio com-
munications and is prohibited under FCC rules. Parallel interface cable
must be used accessories.
•The design and production of this unit conforms 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 without first contacting the manufacturer will be subject to pen-
alty under FCC regulations.

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USER INSTRUCTIONS
For Users in Canada
INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD
(ICES-003 ISSUE 3) WARNING
The following applies to the Color PageWorks L.
For All Users
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.
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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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 resolu-
tion settings: 600 × 600 dpi, 1,200 × 600 dpi and 2,400 × 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
Customer Support............................................5-2
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

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Chapter 1Introduction
Introduction Chapter1

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Introduction Chapter1
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% to 85% 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