Insert the magicolor2300W Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM in your PCs CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM installer program starts automatically (if not, browse with the Windows Explorer to the CD-ROM location and double-click on setup.exe). Select the language, and click OK. Click. Click Printer Setup. Click Accept. Click OK. Select Local Printer, and then click OK.
If the computer onto which you are installing the driver is a print server, check the Server Install checkbox, and then type in a name for Share Name. Click OK. From the Select Port list, select the port to which the printer is connected. If the printer is to be used as the default printer, select the Set as default printer? check box. Click OK. Check and, if desired, change the description that appears in the Printer Name box, and then click OK. After the message Congratulations, installation complete. appears, click OK. The printer icon is added to the Printers folder and magicolor2300W Utilities is added to Programs in the Start menu. Click to quit the installer program. Remove the magicolor2300W Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM from your PCs CD-ROM drive and store it in a safe place.
For a Shared Network Printer
Insert the magicolor2300W Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM in your PCs CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM installer program starts automatically (if not, browse with the Windows Explorer to the CD-ROM location and double-click on setup.exe). Select the language, and click OK. Click. Click Printer Setup. Click Accept. Click OK. Select Network Printer, and then click OK. Type \\server_name\shared_printer_name where server_name is the name of the shared server and shared_printer_name is the name of the printer you are sharing. In Windows 2000 and XP, you can click Browse, and then select the shared printer. Click OK. If the printer is to be used as the default printer, select Yes. Otherwise, select No. Click OK. After the message Congratulations, installation complete. appears, click OK. The printer icon is added to the Printers folder. Click to quit the installer program. Remove the magicolor2300W Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM from your PCs CD-ROM drive and store it in a safe place.
Selecting Driver Options/Defaults
Before you start working with your printer, you are advised to verify and, if necessary, change the default driver settings. Also, if you have any options installed on the printer, you should configure the driver for these options.
Choose the drivers properties as follows: (Windows Me/98) From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display the Printers dialog box. Right-click the magicolor2300W printer icon and choose Properties. Choose the Printer Properties tab. (Windows 2000/XP) From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display the Printers dialog box. Right-click the magicolor2300W printer icon and choose Printing Preferences.

Choose the Paper tab. Select the default settings for your printer, such as the default media format you use. Click Apply. If you have installed any options on the printer, proceed with the next step. Otherwise, skip to step 8. Select the Device Options Setting tab. Select an option (one at a time) and click Add. The option moves to the Installed Options list.

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If you accidentally add an option that is not installed on the printer, select the option in the Installed Options list and then click Remove.
Click Apply. Depending on the version of the operating system, Apply may not appear. If this is the case, continue with the next step.
Click OK to save your changes and exit from the Printing Preferences dialog box.
Uninstalling the Printer Driver
This section describes how to uninstall the magicolor2300W printer driver if necessary.
From the Start menu choose Programs, magicolor2300W Utilities, and then magicolor2300W Uninstall. In the Uninstall window, select the magicolor2300W. Then click Uninstall.
The magicolor2300W driver is uninstalled from your computer. Restart your computer.

Using Media

Introduction
This chapter provides information on handling, selecting, loading, and storing media. Getting Started What types and sizes of media can I load? What Is the guaranteed imageable (printable) area? Other Information How do I load media? How do I duplex? How do I store media? Where can I order KONICA MINOLTA-approved media or get more information? page 20 page 23 page 24 page 24 page 11 page 18
! All media is fed short edge first, face up. ! There is a 0.157" (4 mm) non-print border for all edges on all media
types. Refer to page 18 for paper longer than 11.7" (297 mm).
! See your application documentation for specific information on formatting

data and printing.

! Try printing your data on a plain sheet of paper first to check placement. ! Only plain paper, 1624 lb (6090 g/m2) can be autoduplexed. See
Media Specifications for supported sizes.

Attention

Use only KONICA MINOLTA-approved media. Using unsupported media such as inkjet paper will result in damaging the printer and in voiding your warranty.

! Dusty ! Wet (or damp)

Keep media between 35% to 85% relative humidity. Toner does not adhere well to moist or wet paper.
! Layered ! Adhesive ! Folded, creased, curled, embossed, warped, or wrinkled ! Perforated, three-hole punched, or torn ! Too slick, too coarse, too textured ! Different in texture (roughness) on the front and back ! Too thin or too thick ! Stuck together with static electricity ! Composed of foil or gilt; too luminous ! Heat sensitive or cannot withstand the fusing temperature (356F/180C) ! Irregularly shaped (not rectangular or not cut at right angles) ! Attached with glue, tape, paper clips, staples, ribbons, hooks, or buttons ! Acidic ! Any other media that is not approved

Thick Stock

Paper thicker than 24 lb (90 g/m2) bond is referred to as thick stock. Test all thick stock to ensure acceptable performance and to ensure that the image does not shift. Capacity Tray 1 Up to 50 thick stock sheets, depending on their thickness. Thick stock is supported only in letter, A4, or smaller media sizes.
Orientation Face up Type Check http://printer.konicaminolta.net/support (click on "Answer Base") for currently approved media. Driver Thick stock Media Type Weight 2543 lb bond (91163 g/m) Duplexing Not supported Notes 43 lb (163 g/m) bond is also referred to as 90 lb index stock.
Do not use thick stock that is
! Mixed with any other media in the media trays (as this will cause media

Envelopes

Print on the front (address) side only. Some parts of the envelope consist of three layers of paperthe front, back, and flap. Anything printed in these layered regions may be lost or faded. Capacity Tray 1 Up to 10 envelopes, depending on their thickness Orientation Face up Type Check http://printer.konicaminolta.net/support (click on "Answer Base") for currently approved media. Envelope Driver Media Type Weight 2543 lb bond (91163 g/m) Duplexing Not supported Use envelopes that are
! Common office envelopes approved for laser printing with diagonal joints,
sharp folds and edges, and ordinary gummed flaps

c = 13.7"/347.6 mm

Loading Media

How do I load media?

Take off the top and bottom sheets of a ream of paper. Holding a stack of approximately 200 sheets at a time, fan the stack to prevent static buildup for the paper before inserting it in a tray.
Do not fan transparencies.
Although this printer was designed for printing on a wide range of media types, it is not intended to print exclusively on a single media type except plain paper. Continuous printing on media other than plain paper (envelopes, labels, thick stock, postcard, letterhead, or transparencies) may adversely affect print quality or reduce engine life. When refilling media, first remove any media remaining in the tray. Stack it with the new media, even the edges, then reload it.
Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray)
All supported media sizes and types can be printed from Tray 1. See Media Specifications on page 11 for more information about media.
If you already have media in Tray 1 and want to change it, remove the media from Tray 1.
Adjust the media guides to fit the appropriate media sizes.
Load the media face up, short edge (or letterhead) first. Often, an arrow on the paper package label indicates the face-up (printing) side of the paper.
A fill limit mark is provided on the inside of the media guides on Tray 1 (the multipurpose tray). Tray 1 holds 200 sheets of 22 lb bond (80 g/m) paper.
Slide the media guides up against the edge of the media.
Always adjust the media guides after inserting the media. Media guides that are not properly adjusted can result in poor print quality, media jams, or printer damage.
In the printer driver, select the appropriate media mode. Then print the job.

Other Media

When loading media other than plain paper, set the media mode (Envelope, Label, Thick Stock, Postcard, Letterhead, or Transparency) in the driver.
For optimum printing results its important to specify the type of media loaded into Tray 1.
Flex the envelope stack (including the edges) to remove any stiffness. Place the envelopes on a flat surface, and flatten them by pressing down the corners. Correct any bent corners, and then tap the envelopes on a flat surface to align them. Place the envelope stack into Tray 1 with the flap-side underneath. If the flap is on the short end of the envelope, insert it into the printer first. Print a single envelope to check the orientation before printing multiple copies.
Adjust the media guides to the width of the envelopes. Make sure the guides are snug enough to keep the envelopes straight, but not so tight that they buckle the envelopes. In the printer driver, select Envelope mode. Then print the job. Open the flap of each envelope immediately (before it cools) after the envelope is delivered to the output tray.

! How to RecoverProvides you with instructions to correct problems and
recover from error conditions.
! Warning StatusDisplays text messages that warn you of such

conditions as low toner.

! Printer Status FigureShows a graphic representation of the printer
and indicates where there is a problem.
! Printing StatusDisplays the status of the current print job.
Working with the Display Menu
! Popup SettingAllows you to choose which message(s) you want to
bring to the foreground when that particular condition occurs on the printer.
! ReduceDecreases the size of the Status Display window. ! ExpandIncreases the size of the Status Display window.
! Printer InformationDisplays the total print count, the list of installed
options and the memory size.
! Supplies statusDisplays consumables usage (percentage remaining)
for the toner cartridges and OPC drum cartridge. Refer to the Status Displays online help for information on all of its functions.
Working with the Print Menu
! Power On TestPerforms an AIDC (Auto Image Density Control)
calibration cycle. Wait until the test is finished, the Ready indicator on the control panel lights up, and the Error indicator goes off (less than 150 seconds).

! Mode Setting

$ Duplex Density Adjusts the density of the second side of the paper when duplex printing. $ Energy Saver Sets the length of time until the printer enters Energy Saver mode after it no longer receives print jobs or is not operated. If a print job is received while the printer is in Energy Saver mode, the printer warms up, then returns to normal print mode before starting to print. $ Auto Continue When set to On, causes the printer to continue printing even if the specified tray is not loaded with paper of the correct size. If the Auto Continue setting is changed during printing, the setting remains valid for future print jobs. $ Toner Empty Mode Function that automatically repositions the carousel so that the appropriate toner cartridge can be removed when it is empty. Stop mode: Select the Toner Empty Mode check box to have the carousel automatically reposition so that the empty toner cartridge can be removed when the Black Toner or Color Toner LED is lit. While a toner LED is lit, print jobs cannot be received. (Any print jobs sent to the printer will be cancelled.) Continue mode: Clear the Toner Empty Mode check box to have the carousel automatically reposition to the neutral position* when the Black Toner or Color Toner LED is lit. *Neutral position: The carousel is in the position where the cyan toner cartridge can be removed.

Standard capacity: Approximately See Replacing a Toner COLOR Toner Low 1,500 single-sided pages per Cartridge on page 49. cartridgeyellow, magenta, cyan or at 5% coverage of each color. COLOR High capacity: Approximately Toner 4,500 single-sided pages per Empty cartridgeblack, yellow, magenta, or cyan at 5% coverage of each color. Alert COLOR Toner Cartridge Approximately 6,000 single-sided pages per cartridge. The toner cartridge must be replaced to print. (Any print jobs sent to the printer will be cancelled.)
Waste Approximately 25,000 continuous See Replacing the Toner Box monochrome or 21,600 intermittent Waste Toner Bottle on Full (one-page jobs) monochrome, or page 55. 6,250 continuous or intermittent color pages (based on the standard mode with 5% toner coverage of letter/A4 media).

Special Media

The stated life expectancy of each consumable on page 46 is based on letter-/A4-size plain paper. If you are using special media such thick stock or transparencies, the life expectancy will vary depending on those printing variables and the print speed automatically determined by the thick stock or transparency selection on the drivers Setup Tab. Consumables This item needs replacing by user after. (Special Media) OPC Drum Up to 15,000 continuous monochrome or 7,500 Cartridge continuous four-color pages, or 5,000 intermittent (one-page jobs) monochrome or 4,100 intermittent color pages. Toner Cartridge Standard capacity (black): Approximately 1,500 (pages per continuous single-sided pages or 1,000 intermittent cartridge at 5% single-sided pages (if monochrome black printing only). coverage of Standard capacity (yellow, magenta, cyan): each color) Approximately 1,500 continuous or intermittent single-sided pages. High capacity (black): Approximately 4,500 continuous single-sided pages or 3,200 intermittent single-sided pages (if monochrome black printing only). High capacity (yellow, magenta, cyan): Approximately 4,500 continuous or intermittent single-sided pages. Waste Toner Approximately 25,000 continuous or 14,400 intermittent Box (one-page jobs) monochrome pages or 6,250 continuous or intermittent color pages. For current information about consumable life expectancies, refer to http:// printer.konicaminolta.net/support, then click on Answer Base.
Auto-Image Density Control (AIDC)
The printer periodically pauses for the color calibration procedure (also known as the Auto-Image Density Control [AIDC] cycle). This process is provided to make sure reliable printer operation with optimum output quality. This 150-second calibration cycle automatically occurs after the installation of a new toner cartridge or OPC drum cartridge.

If you open the door before the Ready indicator on the control panel lights up and the Error indicator goes off, the printer stops and repeats the calibration cycle.
The printer also pauses to do a 90-second AIDC cycle after 200 1-sided pages of a continuous print run, and a 150-second AIDC cycle when waking up from ENERGY SAVER with more than 1,000 pages since the last AIDC cycle or when there has been an environmental change such as in temperature or humidity.

Toner Cartridge Life

A high-capacity toner cartridge contains enough toner (yellow, magenta, cyan, or black) to print a maximum of 4,500 (at normal 5% page coverage) simplex letter/A4-size pages of continuous print. The standard-capacity toner cartridge contains enough toner to print a maximum of 1,500 (at normal 5% page coverage) simplex letter/A4-size pages of continuous print. With heavier coverages, the approximate maximum capacities will decrease:
How do I know if I need to replace the toner?
When its time to replace the toner, COLOR Toner Low displays in the Status Display. Printing can continue even though the warning appears. However, the color gradually fades out, so replace the toner cartridge as soon as possible. You can also access the toner cartridge supplies status using the Status Display (refer to Working with the Status Display on page 40).
How can I tell if a toner cartridge is standard or high capacity?
Refer to the label on the toner cartridge.
Failure to follow instructions as outlined in this manual could result in voiding your warranty.
Refilled Toner Cartridges
Do not use refilled toner cartridges. Any damage to the printer or quality problems caused by a refilled toner cartridge will void your warranty.
Replacing a Toner Cartridge
Characters and images are created in your laser printer through a photosensitive process that applies toner to the Optical Photo Conductor (OPC) drum cartridge (which functions like photographic film). Your printer uses four toner cartridges: black, yellow, magenta, and cyan. Handle the toner cartridges carefully to avoid spilling toner inside the printer or on yourself.
The toner is nontoxic. If you get toner on your hands, wash them in cool water or a neutral detergent. If you get toner on your clothes, lightly dust them off as much as possible. If some toner remains on your clothes, use cool, not hot water, to rinse the toner off.

Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle
When the waste toner bottle becomes full, the message Waste Toner Box Full appears in the Status Display. The printer stops and will not start again until the waste toner bottle is replaced.
Removing the Used Waste Toner Bottle
Turn off the printer, then open the printers front door. Grasp the waste toner bottles handle and then lift the bottle out and up to remove it. Keep the waste toner bottle upright so the toner does not spill.
Remove the two caps by turning them counterclockwise.
Secure the two caps onto the two holes by turning them clockwise.
Dispose of the used waste toner bottle.
Dispose of the used waste toner bottle properly according to your local regulations (do not dispose of it by burning).
Installing a New Waste Toner Bottle
Remove the new waste toner bottle from its carton. Insert the bottom of the waste toner bottle % into its installation position in the printer. Push the top of the waste toner bottle & into position until it is firmly seated. Close the printers front door. If the waste toner bottle is not correctly installed or the transfer belt release lever is at its top position (11 oclock), the front door cannot be closed.
The printer must complete a 150-second calibration cycle after any consumable has been replaced. If you open the door before the Ready indicator on the control panel lights up and the Error indicator goes off, the printer stops and repeats the calibration cycle.
Replacing the OPC Drum Cartridge
When the OPC drum cartridge is worn out, the message Drum Cartridge End of Life appears in the Status Display. Printing can continue even after this message appears; however, since print quality is reduced, the OPC drum cartridge should be replaced immediately.
The OPC drum cartridge life is directly related to the number of rotations of the drum. Longest drum life is achieved with continuous printing. Intermittent printing with small job sizes requires cleaning rotations before and after each job, and subsequently will impact OPC life.
You can also access the OPC drum cartridge life status using the Status Display (refer to Working with the Status Display on page 40).
Removing the Used OPC Drum Cartridge
With the front door open and the used waste toner bottle removed (see page 55), rotate the transfer belt unit release lever clockwise to the top (11 oclock) position. This releases the pressure on the transfer belt unit.
Grasp the release lever for the OPC drum cartridge, and then pull the cartridge straight out about 6 inches (15 cm).
Support the bottom of the drum with your hand, then carefully pull the cartridge toward you and remove it.
Dispose of the cartridge properly according to your local regulations.
Installing a New OPC Drum Cartridge Attention
The OPC drum is extremely sensitive to bright light and direct sunlight. Always leave it in its protective bag until youre ready to install it. Any exposure to light should be avoided, or permanent damage could result. Any damage resulting from mishandling of the OPC drum will void the warranty of the OPC drum cartridge. Handle the cartridge carefully by its sides so you dont touch the surface (the green part) of the drum. The drum is also extremely sensitive to hand oils and scratches, both of which reduce print quality.

Understanding the Media Path
Understanding the printers media path will help you locate media jams. 9 Media exit Output tray Transfer belt OPC drum cartridge Tray 1 (multipurpose tray) Fuser unit Duplex option Transfer roller Registration rollers

10 Pickup rollers

Tray 1 is located at the left of the printer. The media is picked from Tray 1, passed between the transfer belt and the transfer roller, passed through the fuser, and delivered via the paper exit unit to the output tray on top of the printer.

Duplex Option

The media is picked from a media tray, passed between the transfer belt and the transfer roller, passed through the fuser, fed into the duplex option where the media undergoes a change in direction, cycles through the transfer belt and fuser again, and is delivered via the paper exit unit to the output tray, which is at the top of the printer.
Since several sheets cycle through the printer/duplex unit at the same time, recovering from a media jam may require the removal of more than one sheet.

Clearing Media Jams

To avoid damage, always remove jammed media gently, without tearing it. Any pieces of media left in the printer, whether large or small, can obstruct the media path and cause further jams. Do not reload media that has jammed.
The image is not fixed on the media before the fusing process. If you touch the printed surface, the toner may stick to your hands, so be careful not to touch the print face when removing the jammed media. Make sure not to spill any toner inside the printer. Unfused toner can dirty your hands, clothes, or anything else it gets on. If you accidentally get toner on your clothes, lightly dust them off as much as possible. If some toner remains on your clothes, use cool, not hot water, to rinse the toner off. If toner gets on your skin, wash it off with water or a neutral detergent.
If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately and consult a doctor. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) information can be found at www.konicaminolta.net/printer/ (click on Answer Base). If, after clearing the media jam, the jam message in the Status Display persists, open and close the printers doors. This should clear the jam message.
Handling Media Jams by Location
Location of Jam Tray 1 Inside the printer Near the duplex option In the output tray Page Reference page 76 page 77 page 79 page 80

Remove the media from Tray 1. Carefully remove the jammed media.
Fan the removed media to prevent static buildup and even up the front edges.
Do not fan transparencies before loading them. Resulting static electricity may cause printing errors.
Reinsert the media printing face up. Make sure the media is lying flat and doesnt exceed the media limit mark. Check to see if the media width guides are correct. Open the right-side door, then close it. The media jam message is no longer displayed in the Status Display message window.

Inside the Printer

Media Path Jam
Pull the right door release lever, and then carefully open the right door.
Do not pull jammed media from the top of the printer through the fuser unit because unfused toner may contaminate the fuser rollers.
If it is difficult to remove the jammed media, turn the misfeed-clearing dial counterclockwise to feed the media downward.
If a misfeed occurs in the vertical transport area, open the inner media guide, and then pull the misfed media down to remove it. Close the inner media guide.

Fuser Jams

Lift up the two fuser unit levers.
When removing the jammed media, be careful not to touch the transfer belt. Touching the transfer belt may result in poor print quality.
Open the misfeed-clearing guide for the fuser unit, and then, while checking the misfeed, pull the jammed media down to remove it. Close the misfeed-clearing guide for the fuser unit.
Lower the two fuser unit levers.
Be sure to lower the two fuser unit levers before closing the right door. If the levers are not lowered, the right door cannot be closed.
Close the right-side door securely. The media jam message is no longer displayed in the Status Display message window.
Pull off the top of the duplex option to open the duplex option cover.
Remove the jammed media in the directions shown in the illustration.
Open the right-side door, then close it. The media jam message is no longer displayed in the Status Display.
Remove jammed media from the output tray by gently pulling it to the left away from the media exit area.
Solving Problems with Media Jams
Frequent jams in any area indicate that area should be checked, repaired, or cleaned. Repeated jams may also happen if youre using unsupported print media. Cause The front edges of the media are not even. The media is moist from humidity. Too much static electricity is present. Solution Remove the media and even up the front edges, then reload it. Remove the moist media and replace it with new, dry media. Do not fan transparency media. Open and close the right-side door of the printer again.
Symptom Several sheets go through the printer together.
Media jam message continues to display in the Status Display.
Right-side door needs to be opened and closed again to reset the printer.

Toner Low much

sooner than expected
In the Status Displays Print menu, choose Toner Replace. and then select the capacity listed on the toner cartridge label.
The toner cartridge is In the Status Displays Print menu, defective. choose Toner Replace., remove the toner cartridge, and check for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.
Symptom Printing takes too much time.
Cause The printer is set to a slow printing mode (for example, thick stock or transparency). The printer is set to power saving mode.
Solution It takes more time to print with special media. When using regular paper, make sure that the media type is set properly in the driver. It takes time for printing to start in power saving mode. If you do not want to use this mode, disable it (Status Displays Print/Maintenance. menu). Wait. No action needed. Check the toner cartridges. The image does not print if the cartridges are empty. Check that the media type set in the driver matches the media loaded in the printer. Check your cable.
The job is very complex. Blank pages come out during a print job. One or more of the toner cartridges are defective or empty. The wrong media is being used.
Not all pages The printer has the print. wrong kind of cable, or the printer is not configured for the correct cable and port. The Cancel key was pressed. The media tray is empty.
Make sure no one pressed the Cancel key while your job was printing. Check that the media trays are loaded with media, in place, and secure.
A document is printed Print the overlay file using a magicolor with an overlay file 2300W printer driver. which has been created by a non-magicolor2300W driver.
Symptom Printer resets or turns off frequently.
The power cord is not Turn off the unit, confirm that the power properly connected to cord is properly connected to the AC the AC outlet. outlet, and turn the unit back on. A system error occurred. Contact Technical Support with the error information. See the Service & Support Guide for a list of sources of service and support in many areas of the world. The most current worldwide information can be found at www.konicaminolta.net/printer/. For autoduplexing, make sure that you have a duplex option installed. Make sure that you are using correct media. ! See the table on page 11 for supported media. ! Do not duplex custom-sized media, envelopes, labels, postcards, thick stock, or transparencies. ! Make sure that you have not mixed media types in Tray 1. Make sure that your document has more than one page. Use the printer driver to make sure that the duplex unit is in the Installed Options list on the Device Options Setting. In the printer driver (Properties/Setup/ Duplex/Booklet), choose Short Edge Binding (flipped as on a clipboard) or Long Edge Binding (flipped as in a loose-leaf notebook). For N-up on duplexed pages, choose Collate only in the drivers Paper Tab. Do not set collation in the application.

Symptom There is insufficient fusing or the image comes off when rubbed.
Cause The media is moist from humidity.
Media with Use media that is covered by the specifications not printer warranty. covered by the printer warranty is being used. The media type may be incorrectly set. When printing envelopes, labels, postcards, thick stock, or transparencies the appropriate media type must be specified in the printer driver. If the toner smudges are on only the front of the page: Remove the toner cartridge and check for damage. If it is damaged, replace it (Status Displays Print/Toner Replace. menu).
There are toner smudges or residual images.
One or more of the toner cartridges are misinstalled or defective.
Solution Clean the paper transport, pressure, and fuser oil rollers. If you think the transport roller should be replaced, contact Technical Support with the error information. See the Service & Support Guide for a list of sources of service and support in many areas of the world. The most current worldwide information can be found at www.konicaminolta.net/ printer. Print several blank sheets and the excess toner should disappear. Remove the toner cartridge and check for damage. If it is damaged, replace it (Status Displays Print/Toner Replace. menu).
There are The paper transport toner rollers may be dirty. smudges on the back side of the page (whether or not it has been duplexed).
The media path is dirty with toner. One or more of the toner cartridges are defective.
The OPC drum Remove the OPC drum cartridge and cartridge is defective. check for damage. If it is damaged, replace it. Abnormal areas (white, black, or color) appear in a regular pattern. The laser lens cover may be dirty. Check to see if the laser lens cover is dirty. If necessary, clean it with a clean soft cloth.
The toner cartridge is Remove the toner cartridge with the damaged. color causing the abnormal image. Replace it with a new toner cartridge. The OPC drum Replace the OPC drum cartridge. cartridge is damaged.

Symptom Image defects.

Cause The laser lens cover is dirty.
Solution Clean the laser lens cover with a soft, dry cloth.
The toner cartridge is Remove the toner cartridge and check leaking. for damage. If it is damaged, replace it (Status Displays Print/Toner Replace. menu). The toner cartridge is Remove the toner cartridge with the damaged. color causing the abnormal image. Replace it with a new toner cartridge. The OPC drum Replace the OPC drum cartridge. cartridge is damaged. Lateral lines or bands appear on image. The printer is not on a Level the printer (not exceeding 1 level enough surface. slant). The media path is dirty with toner. One or more of the toner cartridges are defective. The OPC drum surface is scratched or damaged. Colors look drastically wrong. One or more of the toner cartridges are malfunctioning or expired. One or more of the toner cartridges are low or out. Print several sheets and the excess toner should disappear. Remove the toner cartridge and check for damage. If it is damaged, replace it (Status Displays Print/Toner Replace. menu). Remove the OPC drum cartridge and check the green photosensitive surface for scratches. If it is damaged, replace it. Remove the toner cartridges and verify that the toner is distributed evenly on the cartridge roller, and reinstall the toner cartridges. Check the Status Display for a COLOR Toner Low or COLOR Toner Empty message. If necessary, replace the specified toner cartridge.

AIDC 47, 86, 90, 95 Auto-Image Density Control 47

Duplex Autoduplex 23

Booklet Binding 86 Bottle, also known as box 46 Box, also known as the waste toner bottle 46
ENERGY Star 127 Envelopes 14 Environmental requirements 131 Error messages 96
Connecting Parallel cable 125 Controller Specifications 129 CPU 129
Imageable area Margins 19 Interfaces 129
Jams 82 Media path 74 Preventing 73 Removing 75
Labels Continuous printing 15 Lables 15 Letterhead 16 Loading media 20
Margins 19 Media Clearing media jams 75 Loading 20 Margins 19 Path 74 Preventing jams 73 Media jams 82 Media path 74 Media storage 24 Memo media 16 Messages 96
Path, media 74 Physical specifications 132 Plain paper 12 Postcards 16 Power requirements 126 ENERGY Star, compliance 127 Preventing paper jams 73 Print quality All black sheet 90 Too light 90 Printer Relocating 110 Repacking 111 See also Specifications Storing 110 Printer pauses 47, 86 Printing Method 129

Resolution 129

Service Messages 96 Service messages 96 Specifications Consumables 133 Controller 129 CPU 129 CrownNet Ethernet 129 Environmental 131 Input sources 129 Interfaces 129 Memory 129 Output 129 Parallel 129 Physical 132 Print method 129 Resolution 129 Temperature 131 Toner 129 Toner cartridges 133 Warm-up time 129

N-up 85

OPC drum cartridge 58, 115 Output tray 24 Overlay printing 84
Page margins 19 Paper Jams 82 Type 18 Parallel Connection 125
Status Display Closing 44 Environment 40 Using 41
Temperature requirements 131 Test for levelness 124 Thick paper also known as cardstock 13 Toner 129 Toner cartridges 133 Transparencies 17 Continuous printing 17 Troubleshooting 72 Duplexing 85 Media jams 82 Nothing is printed 89 Printer resets 85 Status, service, and error messages 96

Ventilation grilles 125

Warm-up time 129 Waste toner bottle 46

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The digitally encoded software included with your printer is Copyrighted 2003 by KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. All Rights Reserved. This software may not be reproduced, modified, displayed, transferred, or copied in any form or in any manner or on any media, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Copyright Notice

Copyrighted 2003 by KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Marunouchi Center Building, 1-6-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0005, Japan. All Rights Reserved. This document may not be copied, in whole or part, stored in a retrieval system, nor transferred or transmitted to any other media or language, without written permission of KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Manual Notice

KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. reserves the right to make changes to this guide and to the equipment described herein without notice. Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this guide is free of inaccuracies and omissions. However, KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. makes no warranty of any kind including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with regard to this guide. KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. assumes no responsibility for, or liability for, errors contained in this guide or for incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of the furnishing of this guide, or the use of this guide in operating the equipment, or in connection with the performance of the equipment when so operated.

Registering the Printer

Mail (Americas only) Fill out and send in the registration card enclosed in your shipment. InternetGo to http://printer.konicaminolta.net/register and follow the instructions. CD-ROMFollow the instructions on the CD-ROM.

Getting Acquainted with Your Printer
Features Print speed (letter/A4) Resolution SDRAM 200-sheet Tray 1 200-sheet face-down output tray Duplex option IEEE-1284 parallel USB Details 16 monochrome black/4 color ppm 600 x 600, 1200 x 600 dpi 32 MB Standard Standard Optional Standard Standard

Documentation Set

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Manual

Acrobat Reader is provided on the Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM. Description Hardware Installation: Youre looking at this document right now. This guide provides information about installation of the printer, the interface panel, and the control panel. Location Hard copy and Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM

Installation Guide

Users Guide Software Installation: This chapter guides you through software, driver, and Status Display installation. Day-to-day Operation of Your Printer: These chapters guide you through printing files, refilling print media, and replacing toner. This manual also includes information on additional accessories; cleaning and maintaining your printer; improving print quality; troubleshooting printer problems; and technical specifications and safety information for your printer. Service & Support Guide This manual lists sources of service and support for many areas of the world. The most current worldwide information can be found at www.konicaminolta.net/printer/.
Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM

Space Requirements

Top View Side View

Printer Parts

The following illustrates the parts of your printer that are referred to throughout this guide, so please take some time to become familiar with them.
Front View/Right Side View
Output tray with output tray support Control panel Front door latch Front door Tray 1 media support Tray 1 (multipurpose tray) (all supported media sizes) Media size guides Power cord socket Power switch Parallel interface connector USB interface connector Right-side door Right-side door release

Front Inside View

Transfer belt release lever Transfer belt OPC drum cartridge Waste toner bottle Toner cartridges (cyan/ magenta/ yellow/black)

Right Inside View

Fuser Misfeed-clearing dial (manual paper feed dial) Transfer roller

View with Accessories

Duplex option Duplex option cover

Setting up Your Printer

WARNING!
Your printer weighs approximately 28 kg (62 lbs) with consumables. Be sure to have help when lifting and moving it. Do not plug in the printer until you are told to do so. We strongly suggest that you save the packaging materials in case you ever need to move or ship the printer.

Shipment Contents

# # # # # # #
Printer (with four toner cartridges and an OPC drum cartridge installed) Waste toner bottle Output tray support Media support for Tray 1 Power cord Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM Installation Guide
Interface cables are not included in the shipment. If you need cables, contact your local vendor or computer store.

Unpacking the Printer

Use the following instructions to unpack your printer. Remove the protective plastic cover. With another persons help, lift the printer from the carton. Do not tilt the printer in any direction at any time. For best output quality and longest consumables life, place the printer on a hard, flat, level, stable surface capable of supporting about 37 kg (81 lbs). Remove the tape and packing materials from the outside of the printer. Remove the cardboard from Tray 1(the multipurpose tray).
Pull the right-side door release $, and then open the right-side door %. Open the two green levers % at the top of the fuser unit $.
Slide the two fuser separators up % and out & from under the green levers.
Be sure to keep the fuser separators in case you need to ship the printer at a later data.
Remove the separators and the attached label $. Close the two green levers %. Close the right-side door. Grasp the front door latch $ and carefully open the front door %. Remove the tape from the inside of the printer.
Pressing on the transfer belt unit with one hand, take the tag attached to the transfer belt unit fixture with your other hand, and pull the fixture straight toward you. This fixture protects the transfer belt during initial transportation.
Dispose of the fixture according to your local regulations.
Insert the waste toner bottle.
a Insert the bottom of the waste
toner bottle $ into the printer. b Push the top of the waste toner bottle % into position so it is firmly seated. If the waste toner bottle is not correctly installed or the transfer belt release lever is at its top position (11 oclock), the front door cannot be closed. Close the front door.
Installing the Tray 1 Media Support
Remove the media support from its plastic shipping bag, and then attach it to Tray 1. Insert the three tabs $ on the media support into the three holes in Tray 1, and then lower the two tabs % into their corresponding holes below Tray 1.
Loading Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray)
Tray 1 (the multipurpose tray) is used for all supported media types, including envelopes, labels, Japanese-sized postcards, thick stock, and transparencies. Check http://printer.konicaminolta.net/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. For information about loading different types of media, refer to Using Media in the Users Guide.

Attention

Do not mix media types/sizes in the media trays.
Adjust the media guides to fit the size of media that you are loading. Fan a stack of approximately 200 sheets of paper. Load the media face up, short edge first. Often, an arrow on the paper package label indicates the face-up (printing) side of the paper.
A fill limit mark is provided on the inside of the media guides. Tray 1 holds 200 sheets of 80 g/m or 22 lb bond paper.
Adjust the media guides to fit the media.
Always adjust the media guides after inserting the media. Guides that are not properly adjusted can cause poor print quality, media jams, or printer damage.

Installing Accessories

Installing accessories always requires that the printer be turned off and unplugged. If you purchased any additional printer accessories (such as a duplex option), then install them now. If installation instructions are included with the accessory, follow them. If not, instructions are included in the Users Guide (in PDF on the Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM).
Plugging in/Turning on the Printer 1 Make sure the printer is turned off. 2 Plug the printer power cord into the printer and into a dedicated,
grounded, surge-protected electrical outlet.
In compliance with UL guidelines, The appliance inlet is considered to be the main disconnect device.

Turn on the printer.

The Ready and Error indicators light up, and then, after 180 seconds, the Error indicator turns off while the Ready indicator stays on. If the indicators do not light up in this way, check the setup.
The printer automatically switches to power-saving (Energy Saver) mode after 30 minutes of inactivity. Using the Status Display utility, you can change the amount of time the printer waits before switching to power-saving mode. (Refer to Working with the Status Display in the Users Guide )
Connect the Interface Cable

$ USB Port

Use a USB 1.1 cable (Type B) when connecting the USB port on the printer to the USB port on your computer.

% Parallel Port

Use a Centronics IEEE 1284 bidirectional parallel cable when connecting the parallel port on the printer to the parallel port on your computer.

Install the Printer Driver 1 In case the Found New Hardware wizard shows up, while connecting
your PC with your printer, cancel it.
Do not use Plug-and-Play or the Windows Add Printer Wizard. You must use the CD-ROM Installer in order to correctly install all necessary printer drivers and utilities.
Insert the magicolor2300W Documentation & Utilities CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your PC. The CD-ROM Installer automatically starts; otherwise, browse with the Windows Explorer to the CD-ROM and double-click on setup.exe. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the magicolor2300W printer driver and utilities. When the driver and utilities are installed, remove the CD-ROM from your CD-ROM drive and store it in a safe place.

Whats Next?

You have now completed the hardware and software setup of your printer. There are four more important steps:
From the Windows menu bar, select Start > Settings > Printers. Right-click on the magicolor2300W printer icon. Win98/Me: Select Properties. Win 2000/XP: Select Printing Preferences. Select defaults (media size, orientation, etc.) on the Paper tab. Click on Apply. Close the Printing Preferences or Properties windows. From the Windows menu bar, select Start > Programs. Select KONICA MINOLTA magicolor2300W Utilities. Select KONICA MINOLTA magicolor2300W Status. Select the Printer tab. Select Print Status Sheet. Your printer prints a Status Sheet. This sheet shows all control panel status combinations. Close the Status Display window (the Status Display remains on the Windows menu bar).

Safety Information

Do not throw the toner cartridge or toner into an open flame. The hot toner may scatter and cause burns or other damage.
CAUTION: Keep out of reach of children. International NoticesPower Cord
The following power cord requirements are in effect for your 220~240 V 10% printer. Minimum: 0.75 mm2 Minimum: H05 VV - F The male plug is certified in the country in which the equipment is to be installed, and the female plug is an IEC 60320 connector.
International NoticesVoltage
Attention Norwegian users: This equipment is designed to operate within an IT power system where the line-to-line voltage does not exceed 240 V.

Ozone Release

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, especially if you are printing a high volume of materials, or if the machine is being used continuously over a long period.

Laser Safety

This printer is a page printer which operates by means of a laser. There is no possibility of danger from the laser, provided the printer is operated according to the instructions in this manual. Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation. This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department 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 radiation.

Internal Laser Radiation

Maximum Average Radiant Power: 4.68 mW at the surface of the OPC drum Wavelength: 770795 nm This product employs a Class IIIb Laser Diode that has an invisible laser beam. The Laser Diode and Scanning Polygon Mirror are incorporated in the print head unit. The print head is in the interior of the printer in front of the toner cartridge. The laser beam is emitted from the print head unit, and then is radiated through the laser aperture to the interior of the printer.
The internal components of the print head unit are NOT A FIELD SERVICEABLE ITEM. Therefore, the print head unit should not be opened under any circumstances.
1 - Print head unit 2 - Laser aperture
Laser Caution For United States UsersCDRH Regulations
This printer is certified as a Class I laser product under the Regulation Performance Standard according to the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1990. Compliance is mandatory for laser products marketed in the United States, and is reported to the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This means that the product does not produce hazardous laser radiation. The label shown below indicates compliance with the CDRH regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States.
Laser Safety LabelCDRH Requirement

1 - Laser safety label

CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments, or performance other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser diode is 5 mW, and the wavelength is 770795 nm.

Warranty Considerations

Various factors can affect a printers warranty, such as electrostatic damage, unsupported consumables, and other actions listed on this page. Read your printer warranty carefully. For information about your warranty, go to http://printer.konicaminolta.net/support, then click on Answer Base. If KONICA MINOLTA printer failure or damage is found to be directly attributable to the use of non-KONICA MINOLTA approved consumables, print media, and/or accessories, KONICA MINOLTA will not repair the printer free of charge. In this case, standard time and material charges will be applied to service your printer for that particular failure or damage. These Actions Will Result in Voiding Your Warranty
Print Media Use of nonsupported media, such as inkjet paper. See Using Media in the Users Guide for approved media. Contact your local vendor or konicaminolta.net/printer/ for purchase information. Electrostatic Discharge Instructions Modifications Failure to protect the printer controller board and any associated daughterboard or module from electrostatic discharge or damage while performing any task involving the controller board. Failure to follow instructions in the printer documentation. Any modifications or changes to this product not expressly approved in writing by the manufacturer responsible for compliance to Federal Regulations could void your authority to operate this product within the Laws and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission. Use of consumables not manufactured or supported by KONICA MINOLTA. Any damage to the printer or quality problems caused by a refilled toner cartridge use. Any damage resulting from mishandling the OPC drum cartridge or toner cartridge. Use of accessories not manufactured/supported by KONICA MINOLTA.

Consumables

OPC Drum Cartridge and Toner Cartridge Accessories
Dont return any merchandise to KONICA MINOLTA without calling for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number (Americas only). Refer to the Service & Support Guide or www.konicaminolta.net/ printer/ for the Technical Support telephone number where you can obtain an RMA number. If the RMA number is not prominently visible on the outside carton of the items returned, KONICA MINOLTA will not accept receipt.