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Di450/Di550
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Recycled Paper (USA market only)
Your Minolta machine has been designed to use the following Recycled Paper Minolta Recycled Bond 20% Post Consumer Waste Item No. 8925 701

SAFETY INFORMATION

This section contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To achieve optimum utility of this device, all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.
Please read the next section before using this device. It contains important information related to user safety and preventing equipment problems. Make sure you observe all of the precautions listed in this manual.
*Please note that some parts of the contents of this section may not correspond with the purchased product.
s Warning and Precaution Symbols
Ignoring this warning could cause serious injury or even death.

WARNING:

Ignoring this caution could cause injury or damage to property.

CAUTION:

s Meaning of Symbols
A triangle indicates a danger against which you should take precaution.
This symbol warns against possible electrical shock.
A diagonal line indicates a prohibited course of action.
This symbol warns against dismantling the device.
A black circle indicates an imperative course of action.
This symbol indicates you must unplug the device.

WARNING

Do not modify this product, as a fire, electrical shock, or breakdown could result. If the product employs a laser, the laser beam source could cause blindness. Do not attempt to remove the covers and panels which have been fixed to the product. Some products have a high-voltage part or a laser beam source inside that could cause an electrical shock or blindness. Only use the power cord supplied in the package. Failure to use this cord could result in a fire or electrical shock. Use only the specified power source voltage. Failure to do that could result in a fire or electrical shock. Do not use a multiple outlet adapter to connect any other appliances or machines. Use of a power outlet for more than the marked current value could result in a fire or electrical shock. Do not unplug and plug in the power cord with a wet hand, as an electrical shock could result.
Plug the power cord all the way into the power outlet. Failure to do this could result in a fire or electrical shock.
Do not scratch, abrade, place a heavy object on, heat, twist, bend, pull on, or damage the power cord. Use of a damaged power cord (exposed core wire, broken wire, etc.) could result in a fire or breakdown. Should any of these conditions be found, immediately turn OFF the power switch, unplug the power cord from the power outlet, and then call your authorized service representative. In principle, do not use an extension cord. Use of an extension cord could cause a fire or electrical shock. Contact your authorized service representative if an extension cord is required.

Control Panel Keys and Indicators

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1 Touch Panel Shows various screens and messages. See: Using the Touch Panel p.2-Start Key Press to start a scanning cycle. Press to start a print cycle. Lights up green to accept a print command; lights up orange to reject one. 3 10-Key Pad Use to set the number of copies to be made. Use to set the various numeric values. 4 Clear Key Press to reset the multi-copy entry to 1. Press to clear a zoom ratio entered when setting one from the 10-Key Pad. Press to clear the original count, image data scanned, and Access code. 5 Stop Key Press to stop a print cycle. Press to stop a scanning cycle. 6 Scan Key Press to select the Scanner mode. * See the operators manual for the Scanner for details. 7 Copy Key Press to select the Copy mode.
8 Access Key Press to enter the access number. p. 2-20 * This key becomes valid only when Copy Track of the Administrator mode available from Users Choice is set. 9 Energy Saver Key Press to set the machine into the Energy Saver mode. p. 2-HDD Lamp Lights up to indicate that the Hard Disk Drive Kit is being accessed. 11 Interrupt Key Press to select the Interrupt mode. Press it again to return to the previous job. p. 2-20 Press to stop a multi copy cycle (except when the machine is in an interrupt mode). Lights up to indicate that the machine is in the Interrupt mode. 12 Panel Reset Key Press to set the machine into the initial mode, clearing all settings made on the control panel. (It also clears a job setup being currently made.) p. 2-19 * It does not, however, clear the contents of the zoom and job program memory, Interrupt mode, and the job held in reserve.
Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Machine

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13 Job List Key Press to check for the settings made for a job (Mode Check), modify the settings of a job (Change), delete a job (Delete), and unlock a job (Unlock). p. 3-70 Press to check for the memory space still available for use. When the lamp is lit up, it indicates that a job has been reserved. 14 Ready Lamp Lights up to indicate that data can be transferred. Indicates whether the machine is connected to an external controller. Blinking: Data is being transferred. 15 On Line Key Press to select either Online or Offline mode. Lights up to indicate that the machine is in Online mode. 16 Display Contrast Knob Use to adjust the brightness of the Touch Panel. 17 Utility Key Press to show the Utility Mode menu. Utility Mode Job/Image/Scan Input Meter Count Users Choice Administrator Mode Toner Replenisher See : Using the Utility Mode p. 5-1

Access Number

If an access number has been programmed, it allows only particular persons to use the machine or a supervisor to keep track of the number of copies made by a particular department. NOTES If an access number has been programmed, a copy cycle can be initiated only after the access number has been input to the machine. <Access # Prompt Screen>

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Before you can use this function, you must first turn ON the Copy Track function of the Administrator Mode available from Utility Mode. p. 5-19 Entering the Access Number

Mode Check

By pressing the Mode Check key on the control panel, you can either check for or change the current settings.
From the 10-Key Pad, enter the 4-digit access number or 1-to-4-digit account number, and press the Access key.

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<Access# Prompt Screen>

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NOTE To correct the 4-digit access number entered, first press the Clear key, then enter the new number.
When you touch [Exit] after having checked the currently set functions, the Basic screen reappears. To change a certain function, touch the corresponding key and then make the necessary change.
When the initial screen reappears, you can now start the copy cycle. When the copy cycle is completed, press the Access key again.

Chapter 3

Making Copies
1. Using Basic Copying Functions

Basic Copying Procedures

One of the most basic copying jobs is to make full-size (1.000) copies of the original. Place the original in position (step 2), set the number of copies to be made (step 9), and press the start key (step 10). This will allow you to make full-size copies on paper of the same size as the original. [*In the initial mode, Auto Paper, Full Size, and Auto Exposure are automatically selected.] The selections of copy and so on. you make on the Touch Panel will change the exposure level, zoom ratio, the type
1. Press the copy key. Chapter 3

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2. Placing the Original Load the originals face up in the Electronic Document Handler. p.3-4
Raise the Original Cover and place the original face down on the Original Glass. p.3-6

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Selecting the basic functions Changing the paper size 3. Touch [Paper]. p.3-9 4. Touch [Zoom]. p.3-14 5. Touch [Finishing]. p.3-20 Selecting the Original Making copies from a book Saving paper to make copies 6. Touch [Orig. p.3-36
Changing the zoom ratio Sorting copies Stapling copies Punching holes in copies

Copy Type

Copy].

Bottom Offset Tray Top Offset Tray Corner Staple 2-Point Staple 100 sheets 2500 sheets (no staple) 100 sheets 2000 sheets (no staple) 100 sheets 1500 sheets (no staple) 100 sheets 100 sheets 1000 sheets (no staple) 100 sets or 1000 sheets 200 sets or 2000 Sheets

30 sheets

Z-Folded: 100 sheets Z-Folded 100 sheets Z-Folded + Unfolded*: Z-Folded +Unfolded*: 1000 sheets 2000 sheets
* Only 1117L size paper can be Z-folded. Therefore, if a stack of mixed-size originals (1117L and other sizes) is copied in Mixed Original Detection mode, the copy set will contain a mix of Z-folded and unfolded copies. NOTE When a Finisher FN-105, Finisher FN-106, or Mailbin Finisher is mounted, the Auto Dual function will not function.

Note on Stapling

When copies are made using the stapling function, the stapled copy sets may not be neatly stacked on the tray or may even fall off the tray unless certain conditions are met regarding the number of copies to be stapled and the number of copy sets to be made. Use the following table as guidelines when making copies.
Copy Set Capacity No. of Copies Stapled When Finisher FN-105 is Mounted 1117 L to Letter 2 copies 3 to 5 copies 6 to 10 copies 11 to 20 copies 21 to 30 copies 31 to 40 copies 41 to 50 copies 100 sets 80 sets 60 sets 40 sets 60 sets 60 sets 60 sets When Finisher FN-106 is Mounted 1117 L to Letter 100 sets 80 sets 60 sets 40 sets 33 sets When Mailbin Finisher is Mounted 1117 L to Letter 200 sets 150 sets 100 sets 50 sets 33 sets 25 sets 20 sets

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100 sets or 1000 sheets 100 sets or 1000 sheets 50 sheets (no staple) 100 sheets 50 sheets (no staple) 100 sheets 100 sheets Z-Folded: 100 sheets Z-Folded + Unfolded*: 1000 sheets (no staple)

200 sets or 1000 Sheets

6. Selecting the Original
When you touch [Orig. copy type.
Copy] on the Touch Panel, a screen appears that allows you to set the orig.

Copy Types

Double-Sided Single-Sided <Only when the Electronic Document Handler is mounted> This setting allows you to make 1-sided copies from originals. Orig. Copy

Touch [Separation] or [Spread].
Center Erase Erase a given width down the center.

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Frame + Center Erase

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Erase a given width along the four edges and down the center.

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Select the particular erase function from among the three options available.
<To copy using Separation and 2-sided> Touch [Page arrange.].

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Hold down [w] or [v] until the desired erase width is reached. Then, touch [Enter].
You have a choice of the following two arrangement types. Book Order

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Standard

NOTES You can change the frame erase width in 1/16 increments within the range 1/4 to 3/4. The center erase width has been set to 1/2.

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Touch [Enter]. Touch [Single-Sided] or [Double-Sided] under Copy.
Select the desired page arrangement.

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NOTE When Book is used to make copies from, none of 2in1, 4in1, and Booklet is valid.
Some Precautions for Making Copies
Precautions for Book Copying
Place the open book so that its top edge is at the rear of the machine and the center of the book is aligned with the Book Marker indicated on the Original Length Scale. Make copies in descending order of page. Select the desired zoom ratio and paper size. Placing the Book on the Glass Correctly Chapter 3

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Precautions for 2in1, 4in1 and Booklet Copying
When 2in1, 4in1, or Booklet function is selected, the machine automatically selects a default zoom ratio. You can, however, choose another zoom ratio by changing the Users Choice setting. p.5-14 Users Choice also allows you to program a specific page order for 4in1. p.5-15
Precautions for Copying through Original Glass
If an original is placed directly on the Original Glass in 2-Sided, 2in1, 4in1, or Booklet, Separate Scan is automatically set. p.3-67 Separate Scan is not set, however, if the following settings have been made: Book - Spread - 2-Sided Copy - Page Arrangement - Standard.

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Using a Particular Edge/Frame Erase Function
Touch [Erase/Frame Erase].
Useful Tip You can change the erase width in 1/16 increments within the range 1/4 to 3/4.
Touch [Enter]. Chapter 3 Making Copies
NOTE The erase width represents that on the original, not on the copy. So, use care when making a reduction or enlargement copy.

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Load the originals. Select the desired erase function (Position).
Example: Erasing the margin of a 1117 size original on a copy reduced by 0.5:
Original (1117 L) 0.5 Copy (5-1/28-1/2 L)

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If you want to erase the 1/2-wide margin on the original, select 1/2 for the erase width.

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Useful Tip If you want to place the original in a direction other than the standard, see [Original Direction] key. p.3-38
Hold down [w] or [v] until the desired erase width is reached.

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Image Repeat
The image of the original is repeatedly produced on the paper. The machine automatically calculates the number of images that can be produced based on the paper size and zoom ratio.

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Selecting Image Repeat
Load the originals. Select the desired paper size and zoom ratio. Paper Size p.3-9 Zoom Ratio p.3-14 Touch [Image Repeat].

Touch [Auto Detect].

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NOTE If you make a copy from the original placed directly on the Original Glass, enter its size using Size Input.

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<Size input> When the original is a standard size Touch [Size Input] on the screen given in step 4. Select the size of the original and touch [Enter].

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Touch [w] or [v] to set the whole number for X and touch [X]. The underline moves to the right to the fractional part. Then touch [w] or [v] to set the fractional number and touch [X]. Now the value for X has been fixed.

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Do the same for Y, then touch [Enter].
When the original is a nonstandard size Touch [Size Input], then touch [Custom Size] in step 4.

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[1/6] p.5-13 Original Chapter 5
[4/6] p.5-15 Confirmation Beep [5/6] p.5-16 Universal Tray Special Paper Auto Panel Reset Energy Save Mode

Copy Default

Language Selected Mixed Original Detect Memory Recall Auto Paper/Auto Size
Tray Priority [2/6] p.5-14 2in1, 4in1, Booklet Copy Zoom Density Priority Default Level Output Priority Intelligent Sorting Criss Cross Mode [3/6] p.5-15 Small Originals 4in1 Copy Order Date Printing Format Date Printing Position Page Number Position
Plug-in Counter Reset Auto Shut OFF *1 *1: Sleep is shown when the Printer Controller is mounted.
[6/6] p.5-16 Date/Time Set Print Exposure Priority Device Density (ADF) Priority Offset Tray
Useful Tip When 100 Accounts is selected, the Users Choice functions of [1/6] to [4/6] can be set for each account after the corresponding access code has been entered. (In this case, the listing of Users Choice displayed on the Touch Panel is from [1/4] to [4/4].) The administrator can make the Users Choice settings in common with all 100 accounts after 100 Accounts has been selected. With the Touch Panel prompting you to enter the access code, press the Utility key. Touch [Users Choice]. Enter the administrator number from the 10Key Pad. * This allows the administrator to make the settings for [1/6] to [6/6]. NOTE The Users Choice settings in common with 100 accounts for [1/6] to [4/6] are not valid for the accounts for which the individual Users Choice settings have been made after 100 Accounts was selected.
Specify the original copy type automatically selected when power is turned ON or panel reset. The initial setting is 1-Sided 1-Sided.

Language Selected

Select the language of the Touch Panel messages. The initial setting is English.

Mixed Original Detect

Select whether to default to Mixed Original Detection (ON) or not (OFF) when power is turned ON or panel reset. The initial setting is OFF. * If the following combination is set at a time in Users Choice, the Mixed Orig. Detect will be automatically canceled and the copies are made in Single-Sided Double-Sided copy mode. Original Copy Default: Single-Sided Double-Sided Mixed Orig. Detect: ON

Clearing Counters for Each Account
A counter can be cleared for each account when 100 Accounts or 1000 Accounts is selected. It is also possible to clear all counters of all accounts at once.
Touch the counter key of the target account.

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Press the Clear key and then touch [Enter].

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NOTE If you want to clear the counter of another account, repeat steps 3 and 5.
Useful Tip To clear the counters of all accounts at once, touch [All Counter Reset].
Useful Tip To undo a clear operation, press the Interrupt key.

Max. Copy Sets

This function is used to limit the number of pages that can be printed at one time for each job, in the range between 1 to 99.
To show [Copy Track] on the Touch Panel, follow the steps given in Selecting the Administrator Mode.p.5-18 Touch [Max. Copy Sets].

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Enter the Copy Limit value from the 10-Key Pad or touch [OFF].

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Useful Tip To correct a number entry, press the Clear key and then enter the new number.
Disable Auto Shut OFF (Disable Sleep)
This function is used to select whether to allow the setting of disabling Auto Shut OFF (Sleep) available from Users Choice. NOTE Disable Auto Shut OFF is shown when the optional Printer Controller is not mounted, and Disable Sleep is shown when the Printer Controller is mounted.
To show [Copy Track] on the Touch Panel, follow the steps given in Selecting the Administrator Mode.p.5-18 Touch [Disable Auto Shut OFF] (or [Disable Sleep]).

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Touch [Yes] or [No].

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Chapter 6

When a Message Appears

1. When the Message Replenish paper. Appears
When the drawer currently selected for use runs out of paper, the message shown on the left appears and the machine interrupts the current print cycle. The drawer, whose indicator is lit up on the Touch Panel, has run out of paper. Add paper by using the following procedure.

Adding paper

1st Drawer/2nd Drawer
Slide out the 1st (or 2nd) Drawer.
Load the paper stack into the drawer so that its front side faces down.

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Slide the Edge Guides in the direction of the arrow to suit the paper size.
The paper should be loaded no higher than the w (Max. Level Indicator).

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Slide the drawer back in.

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3rd Drawer (4-Way Type)
Press the Paper Descent key and then slide the drawer out.
Load another paper stack into the left half of the drawer with its front side facing down. Press the leading edge of the paper stack tightly up against the left side of the drawer.

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NOTE The paper should be loaded no higher than thew(Max. Level Indicator).

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<For United States and Canada Users Only> <Moving the Paper Stack> If the paper stack on the right-hand side runs out when the 3rd Drawer is selected or while it is being used, the following screen appears. Touching [Paper Shift] will automatically move the paper stack on the left-hand side to the right.
Load the paper stack into the right half of the drawer with its front side facing down. Press the leading edge of the paper stack tightly up against the right side of the drawer.
3rd Drawer/4th Drawer (5-Way Type)
Slide out the 3rd (or 4th) Drawer.

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NOTE Chapter 6

Large Capacity Cassette

Holding the Lock Release Lever, open the Cassette Door.

Close the Cassette Door.

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When adding paper to a partially loaded cassette, press the Paper Plate Descent key to lower the Paper Plate before opening the Cassette Door.
* This causes the Paper Plate to rise automatically.
If the Paper Plate Descent key is pressed while the Paper Plate is moving upward, the Paper Plate starts moving downward. When the key is pressed a second time thereafer, the Paper Plate stops moving down.

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NOTES Make sure that the leading edge of the paper stack is pressed tightly up against the Guide Plate on the take-up side of the cassette. The paper should be loaded no higher than thew(Max. Level Indicator).
Place the paper stack onto the Paper Plate so that its front side faces up.
NOTE The Paper Plate may not ascend if the Cassette Door is not closed completely. Be sure to close the door completely.
2. When the Message Please add Toner. Appears
The message shown on the left appears when toner is soon running out. It is recommended therefore that you replace the Toner Bottle as soon as possible. You can still make prints, but the image density will become lighter and lighter.

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When toner has run out, the message shown left appears and you can no longer start a new print cycle. Replace the Toner Bottle with a new one by following the procedure given below.

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Replacing the Toner Bottle
Swing down the Front Door.
Tap a new Toner Bottle against a desk or other hard surface four to five times. Then, turn the Toner Bottle upside down and tap it in the same way again.

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5. When a Staple Misfeed Occurs
Clearing the Staple Misfeed
If a staple misfeed occurs, the message shown on the left appears. Clear the staple misfed according to the procedure given below.

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Pull the staple sheet about 1-1/4 inches out of the Staple Cartridge and break off that portion.
NOTE If the Finisher does not staple after clearing the staple misfeed, call your Tech. Rep.
Insert the Staple Cartridge until a click is heard.

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Push up the guide of the Staple Cartridge and pull out one staple sheet.

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Return the guide back to its original position.

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Insert the Staple Cartridge until a click is heard. <Finisher FN-105>
NOTE Two Staple Cartridges are mounted in Finisher FN-105.

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Press and turn the knob to open the cover at the rear of the Finisher.

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NOTES A maximum of about ten stapling sequences may run idly without driving staples in paper immediately after clearing the staple misfeed. During this time, the Staple Unit advances the staple sheet to the required stapling position. If the Finisher does not staple after clearing the staple misfeed, call your Tech. Rep.
6. When the Message Malfunction Detected. Appears
Malfunction Resetting Procedure
When a screen as shown on the left appears on the Touch Panel, it indicates that the machine has developed a minor malfunction. Turning OFF, then ON, the machine will reset the minor malfunction. IMPORTANT If this does not reset the minor malfunction, call your Technical Representative and give him or her the malfunction code being shown on the Touch Panel.

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When a screen as shown on the left appears on the Touch Panel, it indicates that the machine has developed a malfunction. Call your Technical Representative. IMPORTANT When you call your Technical Representative, be sure to give him or her the malfunction code being shown on the Touch Panel.

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7. What Does Each Message Mean?
What does each message mean?
Message Malfunction detected. Call your Technical Rep. and provide code: Please add toner. Follow the instructions on label inside of Front Door. Please add toner. Cause The machine malfunctioned and is unable to make copies. Action Call and inform your Technical Representative of the code being shown on the Touch Panel. Replace the Toner Bottle with a new one. (When the Message Please add Toner. Appears p. 6-6) Replace the Toner Bottle with a new one. (When the Message Please add Toner. Appears p. 6-6) Replace the Staple Cartridge with a new one. (When the Message Stapler is empty. Appears p. 6-8) Call your Technical Representative. Contact the administrator of your machine. (Administrator Mode of Utility Mode p. 5-19) Add the number of originals indicated to the bottom of the remaining stack and reload.

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The exposure level for the Manual Exposure mode is set at Lighter. You have been making copies from a photo or an original with a large dark area. The Toner Bottle has just been replaced.
The image is too dark. Chapter 6
The message Replenish Toner. is shown on the Touch Panel. The paper is damp. The exposure level for the Auto Exposure mode is set at Darker.

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The exposure level for the Manual Exposure mode is set at Darker. The Original Glass surface is dirty. The original is not held tightly against the Original Glass. The paper is damp.

The copy is blurry.

Symptom The copy has lines.
Possible Cause The Original Glass is dirty. The Original Pad is dirty.

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The original is very thin or highly transparent. The original is 2-sided.
The copy has dark specks or spots.
Action Wipe the Original Glass clean with a soft dry cloth. p. 7-10 Wipe the Original Pad clean with a soft cloth dampened with alcohol. p. 7-10 Place a blank sheet of paper over the original. p. 3-6 The information on the back side of a 2-sided, thin original may be slightly reproduced on the copy. Set the machine into the Manual Exposure mode and, using [Lighter], make the exposure level lighter. p. 3-44

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The edge of the copy is dirty.
The Original Pad is dirty.

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The originals may not be suitable for use in the Electronic Document Handler.
Something is sticking to the Original Glass.
* Call your Technical Representative if these procedures do not correct the problem.
The image on the copy is not aligned properly.
The reduction ratio selected is not in accord with the paper size. (When doing manual reduction copying.) The original is not placed in the correct position.
You have selected a paper size larger than the original. (When the zoom ratio is set at full size 1.000) The original is not placed in the correct position (when the zoom ratio is set at full size 1.000).
Wipe the Original Pad clean with a soft cloth dampened with alcohol. p. 7-10 Select the same paper size as the original. p. 3-9 Or, use Auto Size to enlarge the copy to the appropriate size. p. 3-14 Select the same paper size as the original. Or, reload the paper in the same direction as the original. p. 3-9 Select the zoom ratio according to the paper size. p. 3-14 Or, use Auto Size to reduce the copy to the appropriate size. p. 3-14 Place the original correctly on the Original Glass against the Original Width Scale. p. 3-6 Or, load it in the Electronic Document Handler correctly along the Document Guide Plates. p. 3-5 Raise the Electronic Document Handler and place the originals on the Original Glass one at a time, instead of using the Electronic Document Handler. p. 3-5 Wipe the Original Glass clean with a soft dry cloth. p. 7-10

Paper Size Capacity

Stapling Punching
Power Source Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Accessories

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Types of Trays Modes Kinds of Paper Top Offset Tray, Bottom Offset Tray Non-Sort Mode, Sort Mode, Group Mode, Staple Mode Top Offset Tray Non-Sort Mode Plain paper (16 lb to 24 lb), recycled paper Exclusive paper Thick paper (24-1/4 lb to 41-3/4 lb), translucent paper, OHP transparencies Bottom Offset Tray Sort Mode, Group Mode Plain paper (16 lb to 41-3/4 lb), recycled paper Staple Mode Plain paper (16 lb to 21-1/4 lb), recycled paper Top Offset Tray : 1117L to 5-1/28-1/2 Bottom Offset Tray : 1117L to Letter Top Offset Tray Plain paper (20 lb), recycled paper : Max. paper size 1117L to 5-1/28-1/2, 250 sheets Exclusive paper : Thick paper, translucent paper, OHP transparencies = 20 sheets each Bottom Offset Tray Plain paper (20 lb), recycled paper : LetterL or smaller, 1,000 sheets : Larger than LegalL, 500 sheets Acceptable paper size : 1117L to Letter Acceptable number of copies : 2 to 30 sheets Supplied from copier 63W or less Width : 21-1/4 Depth : 24-3/4 Height : 38-1/2 Finisher : 78-1/4 lb Staple Cartridge, 3,000 staples/cartridge 1 piece
Stapling Power Source Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Accessories
Types of Trays Modes Kinds of Paper Top Offset Tray, Bottom Offset Tray Non-Sort Mode, Sort Mode, Group Mode, Staple Mode, Hole Punch Mode and Folding Mode Non-Sort Mode, Sort Mode and Group Mode Plain paper (16 lb to 24 lb), recycled paper Exclusive paper : thick paper, translucent paper, OHP transparencies Staple Mode, Hole Punch Mode and Folding Mode Plain paper (16 lb to 21-1/4 lb), recycled paper Plain paper, recycled paper : Refer to the chart below Exclusive paper : OHP transparencies (max. paper size: Letter), thick paper, translucent paper = 10 sheets each Acceptable Paper size: 1117L to Letter <For United States and Canada Users> Punch Hole : 2-Hole or 3-Hole <Except United States and Canada Users> Punch Hole : 2-Hole Supplied from copier 96W or less Width: 40-1/2 Depth: 26-1/4 Height: 43-3/4 207-3/4 lb Staple Cartridge, 5,000 staples/cartridge 1 piece

Capacity of Bins

Punching
<For United States and Canada Users>
Paper Size Non-Sort Sort Group Crisscross Sort LetterC LetterL 1117L, LegalL 5-1/28-1/2 Letter 1117L to Letter LetterC 1117L, LegalL, LetterL 1117L, LetterL 1117L, LetterL 1117L 1117L 1117L 1117L 1117L (Z-Folded) + LetterC *Z-Folded: 5 sheets/set Unfolded*: 25 sheets/set Top Offset Tray 100 sheets 100 sheets 100 sheets 100 sheets 100 sheets 10 sheets 10 sheets 30 sheets 100 sheets

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Conditions for Combined Functions
: The combination is possible. q : Either of the functions which is set first takes precedence. : Either of the functions which is set last takes precedence. : One of the functions must be canceled before a copy cycle can be initiated. v : The combination is disabled in Single-Sided Double-Sided Mode and the function set first takes precedence. A : The combination is impossible if the Paper Size is input by custom size and the function set first takes precedence. B : Auto Size is automatically selected. C : The Mixed Original Detection mode is valid regardless of whether Mixed Orig. Detect is turned ON or OFF. D : The Mixed Original Detection mode is valid for Auto Detect and not valid for Size Input regardless of whether Mixed Orig. Detect is turned ON or OFF. E : Booklet Creation and Back Cover cannot be combined. (Booklet Creation takes precedence.) F : The zoom ratio is automatically changed to Full Size. G : No zoom ratios can be stored in memory in the Interrupt mode. H : The function set last takes precedence. (Auto Paper is automatically selected.) I : The function set last takes precedence. (Non-Sort is automatically selected.) J : The function set last takes precedence. (Sort is automatically selected.) K : Functions only when Separation and Double-Sided Copy are set with a Book original being used. L : The functions cannot be combined only for Separation. (The function set first takes precedence.) M : The combination is not possible only if Auto Paper is used, and Staple is automatically canceled. (The combination becomes possible when it is further combined with Z-Fold.) N : The combination is not possible only if Auto Paper is used with an FN-5 installed, and Staple is automatically canceled. (The combination becomes possible when it is further combined with ZFold.) When an FN-105/FN-106/FN-503 is installed, the combination is not possible only if the document loaded contains pages of different widths with Auto Paper used. (Staple is automatically canceled.) P : When the machine is equipped with an FN-5, the function set last takes precedence (and Center Staple is automatically selected). When the machine is equipped with an FN-105/FN-106/FN-503, the function set first takes precedence. Q : The combination is not possible only if the finished size of Z-Fold differs from the size of the cover or interleaf. The function set first takes precedence. (Neither the cover nor interleaf can be folded in Z-fold.) R : The combination is possible only when the FN-105 is mounted. When the machine is equipped with an FN-5/FN-106/FN-503, the function set first takes precedence. S : The function set last takes precedence. (Center Staple is automatically selected.) T : 2-Point Side Staple is automatically selected. - : Has no bearing

Di550 B&W Printer/Copier
Overview For high-volume digital prints and copies with workhorse reliability, the Minolta Di550 gives you 55-ppm output speed -- plus powerful finishing options. The Minolta DiALTA Di550 Digital Document Delivery System provides the faster output speed, higher image quality, and more powerful finishing options that will increase your productivity -- and save you money by producing more documents in-house at affordable cost. With output speed up to 55 pages per minute and true 600-dpi print/copy/scan resolution at full rated speed, the Di550 helps you do more, do it faster, and do it better. It also offers you a broad range of finishing options: sorting, multi-position stapling, holepunching, even half-fold, crease-fold, and z-fold capabilities. Add the optional Pi550 Print Controller and printer interface kit, and your Di550 becomes a networkable powerhouse for PC printing and scanning -- for the all-in-one document solution that can help your information move faster.
Features High-Speed Prints and Copies: Prints up to 55 pages per minute to boost your in-house document productivity. 600-dpi Resolution: Prints, copies, and scans at high-resolution 600 x 600 dpi at full rated speed of 55 ppm, so you never have to slow down your output to achieve the image quality your application demands. High-Capacity Memory: You can store up to 50 pages in memory for the speed and convenience of scan-once/print-many operation -- and expand your memory capacity for storing up to 2,000 pages. Electronic Document Handler: The standard EDH-3 provides high-speed, sheet-through scanning with 100-sheet capacity -- and the ability to build jobs with separate scan when your documents are longer than 100 pages.

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High-Capacity Paper Supply: Two standard 550-sheet paper drawers and 50-sheet intelligent bypass give you plenty of paper for long print/copy runs. Add your choice of options, and you can raise maximum paper capacity to 7,250 sheets so you can work longer with less re-loading. Versatile Paper Handling: Standard 550-sheet drawers accept paper sizes from 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17", so you can copy and reproduce 2-page spreads on a single sheet. Stackless Duplexing: Duplexing is standard with the Di550, so you can print or copy on both sides of a page without interrupting your output to re-load paper. Book Copy: You can copy open books page by page on single-sided or double-sided sheets. Transparencies: You can copy presentation pages onto transparencies and automatically insert blank or copied sheets. Storyboarding: You can copy pages from multiple originals on single-sided or doublesided pages in 2-in-1, 4-in-1, or 8-in-1 configuration to save paper or prepare presentations. Photo/Text Enhance: When you copy documents containing both text and halftones, photo/text mode gives you greater clarity and detail. Superior Finishing Options: With sorting and mailbin sorting, 7-position stapling, 2hole/3-hole-punching, even half-fold, crease-fold, and z-fold capabilities, the Di550 helps you minimize tedious hand-finishing -- a big advantage for in-house document productivity. Powerful Print Controller: The optional Pi5500 Print Controller gives you networkable printing and scanning from your desktop PC. PageScope Light: The Di550 provides built-in server software that helps you manage your entire printer fleet. Simple Controls: The screen is large and easy to read -- and simple user-friendly controls put total print/copy productivity at your fingertips. Compact Design: Even with standard Electronic Document Handler, stackless duplexing, and large paper capacity, the Di550 has a compact design with small footprint to save floor space.

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Available Functions: APS/AMS Auto Duplex, Stackless Auto/Manual/Photo Exposure Auto Tray Switching Book Copy Booklet Pagination Crisscross Sorting Cover Insertion Electronic Copy Monitor (100 and 1000 accounts) Energy Save Mode Erase (border, center) Folding (half-fold, crease-fold, z-fold) Face-Up or Facedown Output Hole-Punching (2-hole and/or 3-hole) Image Repeat Image Rotation Interrupt (Pause) Job Memory (10 jobs) Job Recall Job Reserve (queue; 10 jobs) OHP Interleave Scanning (TWAIN, E-mail, Server, and FTP) Stamping (continuous) Stapling (7-position: corners/sides/center) Storyboarding (2-in-1, 4-in-1) Text, Photo, Text/Photo Modes Zoom
Specifications Type: Console Digital Printer/Copier Imaging System: High-Speed Dual-Beam Laser Imaging Development System: Minolta Micro-Toning Print/Copy Speed: 55 ppm (letter) 8-1/2" x 11" portrait Print/Copy/Scan Resolution: True 600 x 600 dpi at full speed Grayscale Levels: 256 Gradations Memory Capacity (at 6%): Standard: 50 pages; Maximum: 2,000 pages Warm-Up Time: Less than 4 minutes Magnification: Zoom range: 25 - 400%, 1% increments; Preset reduction: 50%, 65%, 73%, 79%, 93%; Preset enlargement: 121%, 129%, 155%, 200% Exposure Modes: Text/Photo Mode, Photo Mode, Text Mode, Manual Exposure Mode

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Paper Supply: 550-sheet universal trays (2); 50-sheet intelligent bypass EDH-3 Electronic Document Handler: 100-sheet capacity; original size: up to 11" x 17"; 1-sided, 2-sided originals; mixed original detection; single-feed mode Maximum Paper Capacity: 7,250 sheets Power Requirements: 120V, 220-240V; 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 1.43 kW (max.) Dimensions (WxHxD): 26-1/4" x 40-3/4" x 29-1/4" Weight: 249 lbs. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Optional Accessories Tandem Paper Drawer: PF-115 optional third drawer holds 2,700 sheets of 8-1/2" x 11" letter-size paper. Large Capacity Cassette: C-306 holds 3,400 sheets of 8-1/2" x 11" paper. Landscape Large Capacity Cassette: C-306L holds 3,400 sheets of 8-1/2" x 11" paper in landscape orientation. FN-105 Finisher: Provides sort, staple, and hole-punch capabilities to reduce tedious handwork and finish documents faster at 100% productivity. FN-106 Finisher: Provides sorting and multi-position stapling capabilities to help you produce finished document sets faster at 100% productivity. FN-5 Finisher: In addition to sorting, 7-position stapling, and hole-punch capabilities, the FN-5 adds half-fold, crease-fold, and z-fold for the widest range of finishing options. FN-503 Mailbin Finisher: The FN-503 adds mailbin output capability to automated sorting, stapling, and hole-punching. Print Controller: Add the Minolta Pi5500 Print Controller and printer interface kit, and you'll have powerful, networkable printing direct from your desktop PC. Hard Disk Drive: The HDD-1 hard disk drive kit adds more features and expands your memory capacity. 32MB Memory Upgrade: The M32-2 32MB memory upgrade is also available.
Applications The Minolta Di550 is a total solution for high-volume document environments. It's ideal for de-centralized or centralized reprographic departments for any size business. And it can deliver all the documents you need -- including reports and newsletters, training manuals, marketing brochures, client proposals, legal contracts, human resources benefit plans and booklets, even presentations requiring photos, graphics, and OHP transparencies.

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With its standard EDH-3 Electronic Document Handler, the Di550 helps you copy and scan originals faster. Its wide range of paper handling and finishing options can make you more productive. You'll also have the ability to add options as your business grows -- a significant advantage for long-term cost-efficiency. The following key applications list demonstrates that the Di550 is well suited to highquality, low-cost document production in a wide range of business environments. Its highspeed output and workhorse reliability can give corporate and professional end-users the competitive edge. Advertising: creative services and account management documents. Architectural/Construction: presentations, floor plans, site plans, landscape drawings, compliance documentation, zoning, safety and environmental reports. Banking: loan forms, tax forms, legal briefs, and contracts. Education: training manuals, teaching procedures, test reports, curriculum guidelines, budget spreadsheets. Engineering: job proposals, feasibility studies, budget estimates, schematics, CAD drawings. Finance: financial reviews, quarterly reports, prospectus forms, operations manuals. General: presentations, newsletters, bulletins. Government: RFPs, proposals, policy guidelines and regulations. Human Resources: employee manuals, training materials, benefit plans and booklets, corporate directories. Legal: research reports, briefs, depositions, summaries, litigation materials. Marketing Communications: marketing bulletins, price catalogs, public relations information, newsletters, promotional materials. Medical: patient records, food service menus, newsletters, compliance documentation, medical research reports, billing forms, insurance forms. Publishing: manuscripts, newsletters, marketing bulletins, permission forms, sales and royalty reports. Real Estate: contracts, deeds, titles, property flyers, insurance information. Sales/Marketing: sales projections, presentations, quarterly reports.

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FAQs 1. Does the Di550 support scanning files? Yes. Scanning is standard when the optional Pi5500 print controller is purchased. 2. What type of scanning does the Di550 support? Both TWAIN based (Fiery Scan) and network based (Fiery Web Scan) are supported initially. In the middle of 2001, there will be a free upgrade that will include scan to email support. 3. Is the Di550 system capable of advanced document manipulation such as post-RIP impositions? Yes, with the standard Fiery DocBuilder utility, documents from several sources can be combined post-RIP and outputted as one new document. This new document file than can be saved for future use. 4. Can the Di550 make booklets? Yes, booklet pagination is standard with the Di550 regardless of how configured. But to get the maximum productivity, match the booklet pagination with the FN-5 folding finisher to create finished booklets including center crease and two-position center stapling. 5. Does the Di550 slow down when hole-punching or stapling? When equipped with either the FN-105 or FN-106 finisher, there is no loss of any productivity while stapling. With the FN-105, even with hole-punching and two-position stapling there is absolutely no loss of productivity.

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