magicolor 2300W Users Guide

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Proprietary Statement

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.

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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.

Contents

1 Software Installation... 1
Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM... 2 Drivers and Utilities.... 2 Installing the Printer Drivers and Software... 3 System Requirements... 3 For a Local Connection... 3 For a Shared Network Printer.. 5 Selecting Driver Options/Defaults... 6 Uninstalling the Printer Driver.... 8

2 Using Media... 9

Introduction... 10 Media Specifications.... 11 Media Types.... 12 Plain Paper... 12 Thick Stock... 13 Envelopes.... 14 Labels.... 15 Letterhead and Memo Media... 16 Postcards.... 16
Transparencies....17 What Is the Guaranteed Imageable (Printable) Area?..18 Page Margins....19 Loading Media....20 Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray)...20 Duplexing....23 Output Tray...24 Media Storage....24 Additional Assistance...24
3 Working with the Printer... 25
About the Control Panel...26 Control Panel Key...26 Indicator Lights....27
4 Working with the Printer Driver... 29
Introduction....30 Displaying Printer Driver Settings...30 Displaying Settings in Windows 2000/XP..30 Displaying Settings in Windows Me/98...30 Common Settings on All Tabs...31 Common Buttons....32 Setup Tab....33 Paper Tab....34 Quality Tab....35 Color Matching...36 Device Options Setting Tab...38
5 Working with the Status Display.. 39
Working with the Status Display..40 Environment....40 Opening the Status Display and Showing Supplies Status..40 Using the Status Display...41 Working with the Display Menu..41 Working with the Print Menu..42 Closing the Status Display...44

Index... 145

Software Installation
Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM

Drivers and Utilities

Drivers
Drivers/Operating System Printer Driver for Windows Me/98 Printer Driver for Windows XP/2000 Use/Benefit These drivers give you access to all of the printer features, including finishing and advanced layout. See also Working with the Printer Driver on page 29.

Utilities

Utilities Status Display Use/Benefit This utility allows you to monitor the printers status and perform various printer functions. See Working with the Status Display on page 39.
Installing the Printer Drivers and Software

System Requirements

! PC with a clock speed of 300 MHz or more Intel Pentium/Celeron series,
AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor
! Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional,
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional

! Free hard disk space

Approximately 128 MB of free hard disk space for printer driver and Status Display Approximately 128 MB of free hard disk space for image processing Windows 98 SE: At least 16 MB of RAM Windows Me: At least 32 MB of RAM Windows 2000 Professional: At least 64 MB of RAM Windows XP Home Edition/Professional: At least 128 MB of RAM

! Memory capacity

! CD-ROM drive ! IEEE 1284 compliant type B parallel port, or USB Revision 1.1 compliant

For a Local Connection

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.

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
Because the envelopes pass through heated rollers, the gummed area on the flaps may seal. Using envelopes with emulsion-based glue avoids this problem.
! Printed on the front address side only
Do not use envelopes that have
! Self-sticking flaps ! Tape seals, metal clasps, paper clips, fasteners, or peel-off strips for

sealing

! Transparent windows ! Too rough of a surface ! Material that will melt, vaporize, offset discolor, or emit dangerous fumes ! Been presealed

Labels

A sheet of labels consists of a face sheet (the printing surface), adhesive, and a carrier sheet:
! The face sheet must follow the plain paper specification. ! The face sheet surface must cover the entire carrier sheet, and no
adhesive should come through on the surface. You can print continuously with label paper. However, this could affect the media feed, depending on the media quality and printing environment. If problems occur, stop the continuous printing and print one sheet at a time. Format label data within your application. Try printing your data on a plain sheet of paper first to check placement. Check your application documentation for other information on printing labels. Capacity Tray 1 Up to 50 label sheets, depending on their thickness Orientation Face up Type Check http://printer.konicaminolta.net/support (click on "Answer Base") for currently approved media. Driver Labels Media Type Weight 1690 lb (60163 g/m) Duplexing Not supported Use label sheets that are

Working with the Printer

About the Control Panel
The control panel, located on the top of the printer, allows you to direct the printers operation. In addition, it displays the current status of the printer, including any condition that needs your attention.
! One key allows you to control the printer configuration through access to
frequently used printer functions.
! Four indicator lights (LEDs) provide printer status information.

Control Panel Key

Key Function Cancels printing when held down for at least 5 seconds. Overrides a media size/type mismatch when held down for less than 5 seconds. Resets the printer to factory defaults when held down for at least 20 seconds while the printers front door is open.

Indicator Lights

Printer Status****
Green LED Off Blinking slowly* On Blinking normally** Blinking rapidly*** Off Off Off Off On On
Orange LED Off Off Off Off Power off Energy Saver mode Printer idle Processing data Printing Communication error Warming up Calibrating Cover open No paper in Tray 1 Media jam Waste toner bottle is full Fatal error Service Call
Blinking normally** Off On Binking slowly* Blinking normally** Blinking rapidly***
Blinking slowly* Waste toner bottle is nearly full Drum cartridge life has nearly expired Blinking normally** OPC drum cartridge life has expired Insert media Media size mismatch

Blinking rapidly***

*Blinking slowly 1 blink every 2.4 seconds **Blinking normally 1 blink every 1.2 seconds ***Blinking rapidly 2 blinks every 1.2 seconds ****For details, check the Status Display utility. Refer to Working with the Status Display on page 40.
Black Toner Orange LED Blinking normally** Black toner low On Blinking rapidly*** *Blinking slowly ***Blinking rapidly Color Toner Orange LED Blinking normally** Color toner low On Blinking rapidly*** *Blinking slowly ***Blinking rapidly Color toner empty Black toner empty

Condition

Ready to change black toner cartridge Refer to Replacing a Toner Cartridge on page 49. 1 blink every 2.4 seconds 2 blinks every 1.2 seconds
Ready to change color toner cartridge Refer to Replacing a Toner Cartridge on page 49. 1 blink every 2.4 seconds 2 blinks every 1.2 seconds
Working with the Printer Driver
The printer driver functions are summarized in this chapter. For information on connecting the printer to the computer, refer to Connect the Interface Cable in the Installation Guide. For information on installing the printer driver, refer to chapter 1, Software Installation, in this manual.
Displaying Printer Driver Settings
In addition to the printer driver tabs described in this section, the Windows operating system also uses tabs. The General and Details tabs are automatically determined by the operating system and are therefore not described in this manual.

Refer to the printer drivers online help for complete information on all driver features.
Displaying Settings in 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.
Displaying Settings in 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.
Common Settings on All Tabs

Save [Easy Set]

To save the current settings, click Save.
Multiple settings can be saved. Select your preferred settings, and type a title in the dropdown list box. The saved settings can later be selected from the dropdown list.
Select Default from the dropdown list to reset the functions of the tab to their original values.

Page Layout

Click this radio button to display a sample of the page layout in the figure area. This figure shows the following:
! Imaging area ! Paper size ! Orientation ! N-up ! Watermark ! Duplex/Booklet
Refer to the printer drivers online help for complete information on all of these features.

Printer Figure

Click this radio button to display an image of the printer in the figure area.

Common Buttons

Click this button to exit the Properties dialog box, saving any changes made.

Cancel

Click this button to exit the Properties dialog box without saving any changes made.
Click this button to save all changes without exiting the Properties dialog box.
Apply is displayed when the Properties dialog box is opened from the Printer folder. Apply is not displayed if the Properties dialog box is opened from the application.
Click this button to view online help.

Help on a Specific Item

Click and then click on a feature in the driver to see more information about that feature.
Click made. to close the Properties dialog box without saving any changes

Setup Tab

This tab allows you to:
! Print several pages of a document on the same print page (N-up) ! Provide printouts with a watermark ! Design and edit custom watermarks ! Specify duplex and booklet printing ! Specify paper source ! Define the type of media

Paper Tab

! Select an original document size ! Set up custom paper sizes ! Select the output paper size ! Scale (enlarge/reduce) documents upon printout ! Specify the orientation of the paper ! Specify the number of copies ! Select uncollated/collated ! Print using a form overlay ! Add and edit form overlays

Quality Tab

! Switch between color and monochrome printing ! Specify color matching (Images, Graphics and Text) ! Specify the resolution for the printout ! Control the tones of an image (Contrast) ! Control the darkness of an image (Brightness) ! Control the color purity of an image (Saturation) ! Control the clarity of an image (Sharpness)

Color Matching

You can specify whether or not to use the Color Matching function, which adjusts the printers color tones to accurately reproduce the color tones of the monitor. Choices Off Does not use color matching. With certain applications, such as desktop publishing applications, data is color-matched to be the most suitable for the printer. If this type of output setting is used in the application, Color Matching should be turned off. On Uses color matching. If On is selected, Images (bitmap image data such as photos), Graphics (graphic data such as drawings) and Text (text data such as written documents) can be set to one of the three color conversion methods*: ! Perceptual: This method is most suitable for photographic images. With this method, the data is smoothly reproduced with minimal brightness variations. ! Saturation: This method is most suitable for business presentations and other similar applications. With this method, the data is reproduced with more vivid tones. ! Colorimetric: This method can be used for any type of application. The data is reproduced with the tones of the original image. However, when data is reproduced on the monitor and the color of some areas cannot be expressed accurately or with the printer colors, those colors are replaced with the closest printer color, so that the difference in the color of those areas is not noticeable.
The ICM color profile, which is automatically defined when the driver is installed, is used and a color conversion is made in the driver so that sRGB colors can be output. sRGB is a general Windows color space with the color space international standard (IEC61966-2-1) defined by the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission). There are also additional ICM profiles available on the Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM for specific applications, such as Photoshop. Refer to the readme on the CD-ROM for more information. * Colors that can normally be displayed on the monitor include many vivid or bright colors that cannot be reproduced by with the printer. In this case, the colors are compressed with the perceptual, saturation, or colorimetric method to convert them to colors that can be reproducedby the printer.

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.

! Toner Replace.

$ Replacing Toner Allows you to replace a toner cartridge. 1. From the list, select the color of the toner cartridge to be replaced. 2. Click OK. 3. Open the front door, and then replace the toner cartridge. Refer to Replacing a Toner Cartridge on page 49 for complete details. $ Changing Capacity Allows you to replace a toner cartridge capacity setting. 1. Select the Change Capacity only check box. 2. From the list, select the color of the toner cartridge to be change capacity. 3. Select the capacity of the toner cartridge (1500*1 or 4500*2) 4. Click OK. *1 Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge. *2 High-Capacity Toner Cartridge.

! Print Status Sheet

Prints an LED status Sheet, which lists all LED combinations and their related printer status and error conditions.

! Print Config Page

Prints the detailed information of the configuration page.
Closing the Status Display
To close the Status Display from the File menu, choose Exit.
If you click the X button in the upper-right corner of the Status Display window to close the window, the Status Display remains available at the right end of the taskbar. Double-click the icon to open it again.

Replacing Consumables

Consumable Life Expectancies
The stated life expectancy of each consumable is based on printing under specific operating conditions such as media type, number of color planes, page size, and page coverage (at normal 5% coverage of letter-/A4-size media). The actual life expectancy will vary depending on these and other printing variables, including continuous or intermittent printing, ambient temperature, and humidity. For current information about consumable life expectancies, refer to http://printer.konicaminolta.net/support, then click on Answer Base. The following messages in the Status Displays message window indicate that a consumable needs to be replaced. Message Drum Cartridge End of Life This item needs replacing by user after. Comment

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.

Printer exterior

Every 30,000 A soft, dry cloth single-sided Cotton swab pages or every 12 months, whichever A soft, damp comes first. cloth (mild detergent)

Control Panel

Exhaust Duct

Printer Exterior

Interior
Be sure to turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning inside. This item needs cleaning. Duplex option feed rollers After. Media misfeeds occur frequently or the printout is dirty. Use Avoid
A damp Abrasives or cloth that detergents has been wrung out well A soft, dry Liquids, cloth abrasives, or detergents
Tray 1 interior feed Every 30,000 single-sided rollers pages, every 12 months, or as needed, whichever comes first. Laser lens cover Removing the waste toner bottle to clean around it. Every 30,000 single-sided pages, every 12 months, or as needed, whichever comes first. Every 30,000 single-sided pages, every 12 months, or as needed, whichever comes first.
Printer interior (such as the inside of the door, around the waste toner bottle)

Media Rollers

The accumulation of paper dust and other debris on the paper transport roller can cause media-feeding problems.
Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray) Interior Feed Rollers
Remove all media from Tray 1. Pull the right-side door release %, and then open the right-side door &.
While pressing down the media guide with one hand, clean the media feed roller by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. Close the media guide. Close the right door. Load the media into the tray again.

Media guide

Media feed roller
Duplex Option Feed Rollers
Open the duplex option door.
Clean the feed rollers by wiping them with a soft, damp cloth that has been wrung out well. Close the duplex option door.
Printer Interior and Laser Lens Cover
Open the front door. Remove the waste toner bottle.
The waste toner bottle contains waste toner. Be careful not to tilt the bottle while removing it.
Hold the waste toner bottle vertically, and then plug the two openings with the caps.
Place the removed waste toner bottle, with the openings facing up, on a stable surface (not the printer).
Pull out the laser lens cover.
The laser lens cover cannot be removed from the printer. Do not pull it with too much force.

The media is moist from humidity. There is not much toner left in the cartridge.
One or more of the toner cartridges are defective. Media type may be set incorrectly.
Image is too One or more of the dark. toner cartridges are defective.
Symptom Image is blurred; background is lightly stained; there is insufficient gloss of the printed image.
Cause One or more of the toner cartridges are defective. The OPC drum may be misinstalled or defective.
Solution Remove the toner cartridge and check for damage. If it is damaged, replace it (Status Displays Print/Toner Replace. menu). Reinstall the OPC drum cartridge. If it is damaged, replace it.
The print or color density may be uneven.
One or more of the Install new toner cartridges (Status toner cartridges may Displays Print/Toner Replace. be near empty or menu). damaged. The OPC drum cartridge may have been misinstalled or is defective. Reinstall the OPC drum cartridge. If it is damaged, replace it.
The printer is not on a Level the printer (not exceeding 1 level enough surface. slant at any point around the machine). Irregular print or mottled image appears. The media is moist from humidity. Remove the moist media and replace it with new, dry media.
Humidity may be too Adjust the humidity in the paper high. storage area. Media with Use media that is covered by the specifications not printer warranty. covered by the printer warranty is being used. One or more of the toner cartridges are defective. Remove the toner cartridge and check for damage. If it is damaged, replace it (Status Displays Print/Toner Replace. menu).
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).

Grasp the release lever on the OPC drum cartridge, and then pull the cartridge straight out about 6 inches (15 cm).
The OPC drum is extremely sensitive to bright light and direct sunlight. 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.
Support the bottom of the drum with your hand, then carefully pull the cartridge toward you and remove it. Place the OPC drum cartridge in the protective bag supplied in the repacking kit (KONICA MINOLTA 2300 Series Repacking Kit 2600733-100).
F. Remove the Transfer Belt
With the front door open and transfer belt release lever at its top (11 oclock) position, unscrew the two thumbscrews.
Grasp the transfer belt and pull it straight out. Place the transfer belt and thumbscrews in the protective bag supplied in the repacking kit (KONICA MINOLTA 2300 Series Repacking Kit 2600733-100).
Replace the packaging and tape, then close the front door.
G. Repack the Printer for Shipment
Use your own original packaging or order KONICA MINOLTA 2300W Replacement Packaging Kit 2600723-300.
Replace the tape and packaging.
Place the lower cushions into the shipping carton. Place the printers plastic bag over the printer. Pack the printer for shipment as shown. If youre also shipping the power cord and any manuals with the printer, place them in the shipping carton.
Dont ship these items if youre returning the printer for service.
Securely tape the top flaps of the shipping carton closed. Ship the printer. If you return the printer for service in the Americas, be sure to write the RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number you received from your customer support representative on the outside of the carton before shipping the printer.
H. Repack the OPC Drum and Transfer Belt Unit for Shipment
Order the KONICA MINOLTA 2300 Series Repacking Kit 2600733-100.
Place the OPC drum cartridge and transfer belt unit in the appropriate position in the box supplied in the repacking kit.
Also pack the supplied roll of tape in this box.
If you return the printer for service in the Americas, be sure to also write the RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number you received from your customer support representative on the outside of the box before shipping the consumables. Securely tape the top flaps of the box closed.

Reinstalling the Printer

If you have shipped the printer to another location, follow steps AI below to reinstall the printer once received. A. Unpack the printer carton. B. Rotate the transfer belt release lever and reinstall the transfer belt unit. Refer to the magicolor2300W Installation and Users Guides. See Reinstalling a Transfer Belt Unit on page 120.

C. Install the OPC drum cartridge and Refer to the magicolor2300W return the transfer belt release lever to Users Guide. its correct position (7 oclock).* D. Install a new waste toner bottle. E. Replace the toner cartridges.* *The printer must complete a 150-second calibration cycle after F. Install the tray 1 media support and a consumable has been replaced. If you open the door before the load the media. Ready indicator on the control G. Reconnect the power cord and panel lights up and the Error cables. indicator turns off, the printer stops H. Install the options. and repeats the calibration cycle. I. Turn the printer on.
Reinstalling a Transfer Belt Unit
With the front door open, remove the transfer belt unit from its packaging and reinsert it.
Replace the two thumbscrews.
Rotate the transfer belt release lever counterclockwise to its correct (7:00 oclock) position. Close the front door.

Technical Specifications

Requirements

Space Requirements

The illustration below shows the amount of space required for operating the printer, replacing supplies, and removing media jams.
Allow enough space around the printer to allow adequate ventilation and easy servicing. For best output quality and longest consumables life, install the printer on a hard, flat, level (within 1slant) surface.

Top View

5.9" (150 mm) 19.7" (500 mm)

27.6" (700 mm)

Side View

15.4" (390 mm)

13.4" (340 mm) 27.8" (705 mm)
Printer with Accessories Side View
23.2" (590 mm) 27.8" (705 mm) 23.2" (590 mm)

Location Requirements

! On a surface capable of supporting the printer, accessories,
consumables, and media. Component Printer Consumables (such as toner cartridge, OPC drum cartridge) Media Duplex option With these characteristics. On a hard, flat, stable, level (1 or less slant at any point around the machine). Weight 56.2 lbs (25.5 kg) 6.6 lbs (3.0 kg) (total) 5.2 lbs (1.9 kg) per ream of 20 lb bond (75 g/m2) paper 4.4 lbs (2.0 kg) But away from. Direct sunlight. Heating and cooling sources, extreme temperature or humidity changes, wind, and dust. Open flames or items that can easily burn. A connection to the same electrical circuit as high-current machines. Noise-generating equipment, such as a copier or air conditioner, and strong magnetic or electromagnetic fields, such as a refrigerator. Water, water pipes, liquid (drink) containers, and corrosive chemicals or vapors, such as ammonia. Small, loose metal parts, such as paper clips and staples.

Class B ITE (Radio Communications Act of 1992)
Electromagnetic Emissions (EMI)

Class B Digital Device

Class B ITE Harmonic Current Emissions Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker Class B ITE Class A ENERGY STAR Compliant in basic configuration Immunity Characteristics

Product Safety

UL (USA) cUL (Canada) International (EU) China CDRH (USA) International (EU)

Laser Safety

UL 60950 CAN/CSA C22.EU Directive 73/23/EEC, EN 60950 and IEC 60950 GB 4943 Title 21 CFR Ch. I, Subchapter J EN 60825-1 and IEC 60825-1
FCC Compliance Statement For American Users
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case, the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ! Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ! Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ! Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ! Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device must be used with shielded interface cables. The use of non-shielded cable is likely to result in interference with radio communications, and is prohibited under FCC rules.
Any modifications or changes to this product not expressly approved in writing by the manufacturer responsible for compliance to Federal Regulations could void the users authority to operate this product within the Laws and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission.

magicolor 2300 DL Installation Guide

1800686-002C

Thank You
Thank you for purchasing a magicolor 2300 DL. You have made an excellent choice. Your magicolor 2300 DL is specially designed for optimal performance in Windows and TCP/IP networking environments.

Trademarks

The following are registered trademarks of MINOLTA-QMS, Inc.: QMS, the MINOLTA-QMS logo, and magicolor. Minolta is a trademark of Minolta Co., Ltd. Other product names mentioned in this guide may also be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. This product uses Software Developer Kit of Peerless Systems Corporation. Copyright 2001 Peerless Systems Corporation. All rights reserved. This product uses NEST Office SDK of Novell, Inc. Copyright 1999 by Novell, Inc. NEST is a trademark of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

Proprietary Statement

The digitally encoded software included with your printer is Copyrighted 2002 by MINOLTA-QMS, 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 MINOLTA-QMS, Inc.

Copyright Notice

This manual is Copyrighted 2003 by MINOLTA-QMS, Inc., One Magnum Pass, Mobile, AL 36618. All Rights Reserved. This document may not be copied, in whole or part, nor transferred to any other media or language, without written permission of MINOLTA-QMS, Inc.

Manual Notice

MINOLTA-QMS, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to this manual and to the equipment described herein without notice. Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free of inaccuracies and omissions. However, MINOLTA-QMS, 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 manual. MINOLTA-QMS, Inc. assumes no responsibility for, or liability for, errors contained in this manual or for incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of the furnishing of this manual, or the use of this manual in operating the equipment, or in connection with the performance of the equipment when so operated.

Registering the Printer

InternetGo to www.onlineregister.com/minolta-qms/ and follow the instructions given there. CD-ROMFollow the instructions on the CD-ROM.

Contents

Getting Acquainted with Your Printer...1 Documentation Set....1 Space Requirements...2 Locate your Printer...2 Printer Parts.... 3 Setting up Your Printer...5 Installing Accessories... 10 Plugging in/Turning on the Printer...10 Whats Next?....11 About the interface panel... 11 Configuration Menu Overview..12 About the Control Panel.... 13 Troubleshooting...17 Accessories and Consumables... 18 Regulatory Compliance...19 Safety Information.... 20 Warranty Considerations... 22
Getting Acquainted with Your Printer
Features Print speed (A4 or letter) Resolution SDRAM 200-sheet Tray 1 200-sheet face-down output tray 500-sheet lower feeder unit with Tray 2 Duplex option IEEE-1284 parallel Ethernet USB Details 16 ppm monochrome black/4 ppm color 600 x 600, 1200 x 600, or 2400 x 600 dpi 32 MB Standard Standard Optional (only one feeder allowed) Optional Standard Standard Standard

Documentation Set

If youre using the Acrobat PDF version of this guide, click this icon to play a QuickTime video clip of the procedure described in the text. Acrobat Reader and a download link to QuickTime are provided on the Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM. Manual Installation Guide 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
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 lists sources of service and support in the Americas. For the most up-to-date worldwide information, please visit www.minolta-qms.com.

Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM

Space Requirements

Top View Side View
Side View with Accessories

Locate your Printer

With these characteristics. On a hard, flat, stable, level (1 or less slant at any point around the machine) surface. Close to an easily accessible grounded power supply (on an exclusively dedicated power outlet) that meets printer specifications. Near your computer. At the length 2 m (6.5') or less for an IEEE 1284 bidirectional parallel connection. With enough space to allow adequate ventillation and easy servicing. With an ambient temperature range of C (5095 F) and temperature gradient of 10 C (50 F) per hour or less. With relative humidity range of 15%85% (noncondensing) and humidity gradient of 20% per hour or less. At an altitude of 02,500 m (08,202). But away from. Direct sunlight. Heating and cooling sources, wind, and dust. A connection to the same electrical circuit as high-current machines. Noise-generating equipment, such as an air conditioner or copier, and strong magnetic or electromagnetic fields, such as a refrigerator. Small, loose metal parts, such as paper clips and staples. Water, water pipes, liquid (drink) containers, and corrosive chemicals or vapors, such as ammonia. Excessive vibration.
Open flames or items that can easily burn.

WARNING!

Obstructing the ventilation grilles could present a fire hazard.

Attention

For products installed outside North America, do not connect the groundwire to gas or water pipes or grounding for telephones. For further details, refer to the Users Guide on the Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM.

Printer Parts

The following illustrates the parts of your printer 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 (the output tray support is in the open position) Control panel and message window Front door latch Front door Tray 1 media support Tray 1 (multipurpose tray, for all supported media sizes) Media size guides Power cord socket Power switch Parallel interface connector USB interface connector Ethernet network interface connector Right-side door Right-side door release

Front Inside View

Transfer belt Transfer belt release lever OPC drum cartridge
Waste toner bottle removed
Waste toner bottle Toner cartridges in carrousel (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 Optional lower feeder unit Tray 2 media tray (A4 or letter only)

Setting up Your Printer

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 power cord until told to do so.

Shipment Contents

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

Unpacking the Printer

We strongly suggest that you save the packaging materials in case you ever need to move or ship the printer. Use the following instructions to unpack your printer.
Open the shipping box from the top and remove the protective plastic cover. With another persons help, lift the printer from the carton. Do not tilt the printer. For best output quality and longest consumables life, place the printer on a hard, flat, level, stable surface capable of supporting the weight of your printer.
Remove the tape from the outside of the printer.
Remove the cardboard from Tray 1.
Pull the right-side door release , and then open the right-side door.
Remove the tags from the base of both green levers at the top of the fuser unit. Make sure that the green levers are in the downward position. We suggest that you save the tags in case you ever need to move or ship the printer.
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 b into the printer. 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)
The multipurpose tray is used for all supported media types, including envelopes, labels, Japanese-sized postcards, thick stock, and transparencies. Check www.minolta-qms.com/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.
Do not mix media types/sizes in the media trays.
Adjust the media guides to fit the size of media that you are loading. Squeeze the front media guide and open the media guides.
Fan a stack of approximately 200 sheets of media of 80 g/m (22 lb bond).
Load the media face up, short edge first. Often, an arrow on the media 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 (22 lb bond) media.
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 or additional memory), 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.
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. After approximately 180 seconds, the printer displays IDLE/MAGICOLOR 2300DL in the message window. If IDLE/MAGICOLOR 2300DL does not display in the message window, recheck the setup.
The printer automatically switches to power-saving (Energy Saver) mode after 30 minutes of inactivity. You can change the number of minutes in the Engine/Energy Saver menu.

Never turn off or unplug the printer while it is receiving data or printing.

Whats Next?

You have now completed the hardware setup of your printer. There are some more important steps:
If your language is other than English, refer to Selecting a Message Window Language on page 14. Select the message window language you prefer. If you print via the parallel or USB port, skip to step 3 Set your IP address in one of the following ways: a. If your network supports DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), your IP address will be automatically assigned by the DHCP server when you attach and power up your printer (refer to the NIC Users Manual). b. You may manually change the printers IP (Internet Protocol) address. Refer to Manually select an Ethernet IP Address on page 15. Connect the printer to your computer or a network. Insert the Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM and follow the instructions on the screen to install a printer driver and printer utilities (refer to Software Installation in the Users Guide).
About the interface panel

Ethernet Port

Use a twisted-pair (RJ45) Ethernet cable when connecting the Ethernet port on the printer to a 10BaseT/ 100BaseTX network connection.

USB Port

Use a USB 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.
Configuration Menu Overview

IDLE/MAGICOLOR 2300DL

MENU/ LANGUAGE

MENU/ SPECIAL PAGES

MENU/ ENGINE

MENU/ NETWORK

MENU/ CONSUMABLE USAGE

MENU/LANGUAGE

SET ENGLISH

SET FRENCH

SET GERMAN

SET ITALIAN

PORTUGUESE

SET SPANISH

SET CZECH

SET JAPANESE

MENU/SPECIAL PAGES

PRINT CONFIG PAGE

PRINT DEMO PAGE

PRINT MENU MAP*

MENU/ENGINE

CHANGE TONER SZ

REPLACE TONER

AUTO CONTINUE

ENERGY SAVER

CHAINING TRAY **

SERVICE

MENU/NETWORK

IP ADDRESS Default: 192.168.1.2

SUBNET MASK Default: 255.255.255.0
GATEWAY Default: 192.168.1.1
HW ADDRESS Default: 00206Bxxxxxx

DHCP BOOTP

IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK and GATEWAY are displayed only when both DHCP and BOOTP are set to off.
DHCP SET: ON BOOTP SET: OFF DHCP SET: OFF BOOTP SET: ON DHCP SET: OFF BOOTP SET: OFF
HTTP SET: ON HTTP SET: OFF
SNMP SET: ON SNMP SET: OFF

Legend

BLACK TONER

YELLOW TONER

MAGENTA TONER

CYAN TONER

DRUM UNIT Defaults are bolded. *English language only. **Displays only when lower feeder unit is attached.

About the Control Panel

The control panel, located on the top of the printer, allows you to direct the printers operation. In addition, it displays the current status of the printer, including any condition that needs your attention. Two indicators (LEDs) to provide printer status information. A message window displays status and configuration information. Six keys allow you to control the printers configuration through access to frequently used printer functions.

Message Window

Control Panel Indicators and Keys
Number LED Indicator Off The printer is not ready to accept data. No problem. On The printer is ready to accept data. The printer requires operator attention (usually accompanied by a status message in the message window)

Number

Function Allows you to cancel one or all print jobs Cancels the menu choice or selection if the user is in the menu structure at the time
Function Initially enters the menu system If within the menu system and on a menu level, moves down in in the menu structure If within the menu system and on a selectable item, selects the displayed choice (no matter what position the cursor is in)
Moves up in the menu structure If within a selectable menu choice that is changeable character by character, scrolls upward through the available characters
Moves right in the menu structure Moves right through the scrollable menu choice selections when selections are whole words, not characters

Moves down in the menu structure. If within a selectable menu choice that is changeable character by character, scrolls downward through the available characters
Moves left in the menu structure Moves left through the scrollable menu choice selections when selections are whole words, not characters
Selecting a Message Window Language
When you receive your printer, the message window language is set to English. However, status messages and configuration menus can be displayed in the message window in English, Czech, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish. If you want to change the message window language, use the following control panel sequence: Press Key (Until) Display Reads IDLE/MAGICOLOR 2300DL

Press Key

(Until) Display Reads

LANGUAGE SET/ENGLISH

Press the Right or Left key until the appropriate language is displayed. <LANGUAGE> is selected. IDLE/MAGICOLOR 2300DL
Manually select an Ethernet IP Address
You must enter a unique IP address compatible with your local Ethernet network environment. When manually setting the IP address, turn off DHCP and BOOTP first.
You should always notify your network administrator before changing the printers IP address. IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK and GATEWAY are displayed only when both DHCP and BOOTP are set to off. Use the following quick control panel sequence to change the IP address of your printer:
(Until) Display Reads IDLE/MAGICOLOR 2300DL
MENU/LANGUAGE MENU/NETWORK IP ADDRESS/192.168.1.2 IP ADDRESS/192.168.1.2

Press Key Use the and

(Until) Display Reads keys to move to each of the four number triplets. With the
and keys you may increment/decrement each number triplet. Leading zeros of each triplet are automatically suppressed (".001." will display as ".1.", etc.). IP ADDRESS IDLE/MAGICOLOR 2300DL You are advised to verify the correct IP address by means of printing a Configuration page as follows: IDLE/MAGICOLOR 2300DL MENU/LANGUAGE MENU/SPECIAL PAGES PRINT/CONFIGURATION PAGE
A Configuration page will print. Verify the IP address on this page. IDLE/MAGICOLOR 2300DL
In certain network environments you may also have to select the printers Gateway address to be compatible with your local network environment. Ask your network administrator.

Troubleshooting

Although your printer is designed to be highly reliable, it may occasionally experience a problem. The following table helps you to identify the cause of possible installation problems and suggests some solutions. For detailed troubleshooting information, refer to Troubleshooting in the Users Guide (in PDF on the Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM).
Symptom No lights or messages appear on the control panel.

Solution

There is no power supply Make sure there is power supplied to to the AC outlet. the AC outlet. Turn the printer off, plug in the power The power cord is not plugged securely into the cord securely, and then turn the printer back on. power outlet and/or the printer. The printer is not turned on. The line voltage from the power outlet doesnt match the printers power requirements. Turn on the printer. Make sure the line voltage matches the printers power requirements. Refer to appendix A in the Users Guide. Check that the media trays are loaded with media, in place, and secure. Check for a media jam. Handle the message according to the message display.
You cant print a The tray does not have media. configuration page. The media is jammed. An error message is displayed. A consumable or tray is not correctly installed. Media is jammed. A problem occurred inside the printer. The printer is not receiving data from the computer. The printer is not ready.
Make sure the printer is online (the Ready indicator is lit) and the message window reads IDLE/ MAGICOLOR 2300DL. Make sure that the interface cable(s) are securely plugged in. Level the printer surface. It should not exceed 1 slant in any direction (for example, a round pencil laid on the surface shouldnt roll in any direction).
The interface cable(s) may not be properly attached. Printouts seem faded on one side of the page. The printer is not on a level enough surface.
If youve followed all of the instructions and still have problems you cant solve, refer to the Users Guide or see the Service & Support Guide for sources of service and support in the Americas and how to contact the MINOLTA-QMS office closest to you. The most up-to-date worldwide information can be found at www.minolta-qms.com.
Accessories and Consumables
Contact your local vendor or www.minolta-qms.com for purchase information, parts numbers, and pricing. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. If you have any questions, refer to www.minolta-qms.com/ support, then click on the Answer Base.

Accessories

Description Dual In-Line Memory Modules (DIMMs) Remark(s) Additional memory must be 128 or 256 MB, PC-100- or PC-133-Compliant SDRAM DIMMs, up to a printer maximum of 288 MB (one slot available). The printer ships with 32 MB on board. Only plain paper, 6090 g/m2 (1624 lb), can be autoduplexed. This provides an optional 500-sheet media tray (A4 or letter only). Check www.minolta-qms.com for availability.
Duplex option Lower feeder unit Other accessories

Consumables

Consumable life is expressed in simplex A4/letter pages at normal 5% coverage in continuous printing. A duplex page is equivalent to two simplex pages. The stated life expectancy of each consumable is based on printing under specific operating conditions, such as media type and size. The actual life expectancy will vary (or be reduced) depending on these and other printing variables, including average print job size, ambient temperature, and humidity. The average continuous print job size is defined as a four-page simplex job. The average intermittent print job size is defined as a one-page simplex job. Toner cartridgestandard capacity (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black) Toner cartridgehigh capacity (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black) OPC drum cartridge Waste toner bottle Notes: Refer to the Users Guide in PDF on the Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM for consumable life expectancies. Your printer ships with standard-capacity Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black toner cartridges. Replacement Black toner cartridges are available only in high-capacity size.

Regulatory Compliance

CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity) For European Users
This product complies with the following EU directives: 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, and 93/68 EEC directives. This declaration is valid for the areas of the European Union. This device must be used with shielded interface cables. The use of non-shielded cable is likely to result in interference with radio communications, and is prohibited under EU directives.
Electro-Magnetic Interference For All Users (Except for American and Canadian Users) Users
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interferences in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Interference-causing Equipment Standard (ICES-003 ISSUE 3) For Canada Users
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This devise must be used with shielded interface cables. The use of non-shielded cable is likely to result in interference with radio communications, and is prohibited under ICES-003. cTick Mark Electromagnetic Emissions (EMI) ACA (Australia) AS/NZS 3548 FCC (USA) Title 47 CFR Ch. I, Part 15 Industry Canada (Canada) ICES-003 Issue 3 International (EU) EN 55022 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 Japan VCCI V-3/01.04 Harmonic Current Measure Guideline (2001) of JBMIA ENERGY STAR (USA, EU and Japan) International (EU) EN 55024 UL (USA) cUL (Canada) International (EU) CDRH (USA) International (EU)

Class B ITE Class B Digital Device Class B Digital Device Class B ITE Harmonic Current Emissions Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker Class B ITE Class A ENERGY STAR Compliant in basic configuration Immunity Characteristics UL 60950, CAN/CSA C22.EN 60950 and IEC 60950 Title 21 CFR Ch. I, Subchapter J EN 60825-1 and IEC 60825-1
Energy Saver Immunity Requirements (EU) Product Safety

Laser Safety

FCC Compliance Statement For American Users
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case, the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device must be used with shielded interface cables. The use of non-shielded cable is likely to result in interference with radio communications, and is prohibited under FCC rules.
Any modifications or changes to this product not expressly approved in writing by the manufacturer responsible for compliance to Federal Regulations could void the users authority to operate this product within the Laws and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission.

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.
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 W 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 indicated compliance with the CDRH regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States.
Laser Safety LabelCDRH Requirement
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.
International NoticesPower Cord
The following power cord requirements are in effect for your 230 V 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.

Warranty Considerations

Various factors can affect a printers warranty, such as electrostatic damage, unsupported consumables, and other actions listed below. Read your printer warranty carefully. For information about your warranty, go to www.minolta-qms.com/support, then click on the Answer Base. If MINOLTA-QMS printer failure or damage is found to be directly attributable to the use of non-MINOLTA-QMS approved consumables, print media, and/or accessories, MINOLTA-QMS 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 www.minolta-qms.com for purchase information. 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 MINOLTA-QMS. Any damage to the printer or quality problems caused by a refilled toner cartridge use. Any damage resulting from mishandling the OPC or toner cartridge.

Electrostatic Discharge

Instructions Modifications
OPC Drum Cartridge and Toner Cartridge Accessories Use of accessories not manufactured/supported by MINOLTA-QMS.