CF911PE CF911PE Operator’s Manual
i Using the Printer Properly To ensure optimum performance of the printer, follow the precautions listed below. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Never place a heavy object on the printer. Never subject the printer to shocks. Never open any doors or turn the printer off while the printer is making prints. Never bring any magnetized object near the printer. Never use flammable sprays, liquids or gases near the printer. Never modify the printer, as a fire or electrical shock could result.
ii Using the Printer Properly • • • • • Always use the correct power voltage, as improper voltage can cause a fire or electrical shock. Never use a multiple outlet adapter, as a fire or electrical shock can result. Should the power cord become damaged, immediately turn the printer off, unplug the power cord and call your technical representative. A damaged cord can result in a fire or cause an electric shock.
iii Safety Information SAFETY INFORMATION This color printer is a digital 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 housing, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation. This machine is certified as a Class 1 laser product.
iv Safety Information Using the Printer Properly For European Users: WARNING Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures 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 26.79µW and the wavelength is 780nm. For Denmark Users: ADVARSEL Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning, når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgå udsættelse for stråling.
v Using the Printer Properly Safety Information Laser Safety Labels Label on printer surface A laser safety label is attached to the outside of the printer as shown below. For Europe CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT For United States MINOLTA CO., LTD 2, Higashiakatsuchi, Yawata-cho, Toyokawa-shi Aichi-ken 442-8585, Japan MANUFACTURED: THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR CHAPTER I, SUBCHAPTER J.
vi Regulatory Information For United States Users: WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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 environment.
vii Regulatory Information Using the Printer Properly For European Users: Thank you for choosing Minolta. This operator’s manual explains how to operate the color printer and replenish its supplies. It also gives some troubleshooting tips as well as general precautions to be observed when operating the color printer. To ensure the best performance and effective use of your color printer, read this manual carefully until you familiarize yourself thoroughly with its operation and features.
viii Technical Support For United States and Canada Users: Thank you for choosing Minolta quality. For over 30 years Minolta has been a leader on the forefront of office equipment technology and service. Our desire has always been to bring you highly reliable products. We pledge to continue to provide you, our customer, with our state of the art equipment, as well as full customer service for all our products. We look forward to a long healthy relationship with you and our company.
ix Terms and Symbols for the Type of Printer Paper A few special terms and symbols are used in this manual to designate the types of printer paper. Feeding Direction (printer paper path) In this system, printer paper is taken up from the left-hand side of the unit and fed through the unit toward the right-hand side, face-down onto the Exit Tray. In the figure below, the direction in which the printer paper is fed, as indicated by the arrow, is called the “feeding direction”.
Contents x Contents Organization Chapters 1 through 3 contain the basic information for making prints. Be sure to read these chapters before attempting to use your printer. Using the Printer Properly ................................................................................ i Safety Information ......................................................................................... iii Regulatory Information...................................................................................
Chapter 6 Miscellaneous ........................................................................................6-1 1. Specifications .............................................................................................. Specifications ............................................................................................... 2. Care of the Unit ........................................................................................... Cleaning ..................................................
Safety Notes Chapter 1 1-1 Chapter 1 Safety Notes
1-2 1. Installing the Printer To ensure optimal safety and prevent possible malfunctions of the unit, install the printer in a location which meets the following requirements. ◆ A place away from a curtain or the like that may ◆ ◆ catch fire and burn easily. ◆ An area where there is no possibility of being ◆ ◆ splashed with water or other types of liquid. ◆ An area free from direct sunlight. ◆ A place out of the direct air stream of an air ◆ conditioner, heater, or ventilator. ◆ A well-ventilated place.
1-3 2. Precautions for Use Operating Environment Temperature Humidity : 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) with a fluctuation of 10°C (18°F) per hour. : 25% to 85% with a fluctuation of 20% per hour. Chapter 1 The operating environmental requirements of the printer are as follows. To ensure the optimum performance of the unit, follow the precautions listed below. ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ NEVER place a heavy object on the unit or subject the unit to any shock.
1-4 2. Precautions for Use Safety Notes Chapter 1 Storage of Prints • If prints are to be kept for a long time, keep them in a place which is not exposed to light to prevent fading. • If an adhesive containing solvent (e.g., spray glue) is used to paste prints, the toner on the prints can melt. • The color prints have a toner layer thicker than the normal black-and-white prints. When a color print is folded, therefore, the toner can be broken at the fold.
Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Printer Getting to Know Your Printer Chapter 2 2-1
2-2 1. System Overview Getting to Know Your Printer Chapter 2 System Overview 1144O003AB 1154O028AA 1144O184AA Duplex Unit AD-7
2-3 2. Printer Parts and Accessories C4119O004AA Exit Tray: Holds the prints ejected from the unit. Manual Bypass Tray: Use for manual feeding of printer paper into the unit. Upper/Lower Tray: Holds up to 500 sheets of paper. ☞ p. 4-2 Middle Tray (Universal): Holds up to 250 sheets of paper. ☞ p. 4-2 Front Door: Open to clear a paper misfeed or add toner. ☞ pp. 4-4, 4-9 Power Switch: Use to turn the printer ON and OFF. ☞ p.
2-4 2. Printer Parts and Accessories Getting to Know Your Printer Chapter 2 Inside the Unit C4119O005AA Toner Hopper Lid: M1 - M9 : CF911PE Operator’s Manual Open when adding toner. ☞ p. 4-4 Operate these parts to clear misfed sheets of paper. ☞ p.
2-5 2. Printer Parts and Accessories Getting to Know Your Printer Chapter 2 Options C4119O006AA Large Capacity Cassette Cassette Release Lever: Use to release the cassette from the unit when it is necessary to clear a misfeed. Paper Plate Descent Key: Press to lower the paper plate. Cassette Door: Open to add paper or clear a misfed sheet of paper. ☞ p.
2-6 3. Turning ON and OFF Turning ON and OFF • Turning the printer ON Press the Power Switch to the Chapter 2 • Turning the printer OFF Press the Power Switch to the (ON) position. (OFF) position. C4119O010AA Getting to Know Your Printer When the unit is turned ON The printer icon on the print station manager screen changes as follows when the power is turned ON.
2-7 3. Turning ON and OFF Continuous Printing Precautions Getting to Know Your Printer * These figures vary according to the selected print size and other setting conditions. Chapter 2 The printing operation stops for the following intervals and the transfer drum cleaning operation is performed for approximately 40 seconds to maintain optimal performance of the color printer. Wait a moment when this condition occurs. Full-color or monochrome printing:..............
2-8 Getting to Know Your Printer Chapter 2 3.
Printing Procedures Printing Procedures Chapter 3 C hapter 3 3-1
3-2 1. Printing & Function Settings Printing & Function Settings Refer to the following manuals for the procedure about a printing and/or function settings.
When a Message Appears When a Message Appears Chapter 4 C hapter 4 4-1
4-2 1. When the Message “Load XX in any tray.” Appears The message shown on the left is displayed when the Tray currently selected for use runs out of paper. The current print cycle is interrupted and you cannot start a new print cycle. Load the tray with paper by performing the following procedure: Paper Size Load Letter in Lower Tray. NOTE Only the following type of paper can be loaded in the tray.
4-3 1. When the Message “Load XX in any tray.” Appears Changing the Paper Size for the Middle Tray (Universal Tray) 1 Large Capacity Cassette Grasp the tab of the Edge Guide and slide it to the size of the paper to be loaded. Pressing the plastic part of the Trailing Edge Stop, slide it to the size of the paper to be loaded. 1 Grasping the Door Lock Release Lever, open the Cassette Door. 1154O030AA NOTE When loading A3 (11"×17") paper: Move the Trailing Edge Stop all the way to the right.
4-4 2. When the Message “Toner Near Empty” or “No XX Toner.” Appears The message shown on the left appears when toner will run out soon. You can still make prints, but the image density will become lighter and lighter. It is recommended that you replenish the toner as soon as possible for this reason. Toner Near Empty Yellow Toner Color When toner has run out, the message shown on the left is displayed and you can no longer start a new print cycle.
4-5 2. When the Message “Toner Near Empty” or “No XX Toner.” Appears 5 Remove the bottle cap and peel off the seal. 6 Open the Toner Hopper Lid. 8 After the toner stops falling in (approx. 60 seconds), tap the Bottle a few times to ensure that all the toner falls into the Hopper. 1144L016AA 1144L018AA 9 Making sure that the toner has emptied completely, turn the Bottle counterclockwise and lift it out of the Receptacle. Close the Toner Hopper Lid.
4-6 3. When the Message “Paper Jam.” Appears Paper Jam If a paper misfeed occurs during a print cycle, the message shown on the left is displayed and that particular print cycle is stopped in the middle of operation. Clear the misfed sheet of paper according to the procedure given below. Misfeed Location Displays When a Message Appears C hapter 4 Different procedures are used to clear a misfed sheet of paper depending on the location.
4-7 3. When the Message “Paper Jam.” Appears Misfeed in the unit 1 Open the Left Door L1 . 5 Close the Left Door L1 . L1 L1 1144O548AA 1144O549AA 6 Open the Front Door. C hapter 4 2 Pull out the sheet of paper from the Transport Section. 1144L022AA 3 Raise the Guide Plate M2 , turn Knob M1 and pull out the sheet of paper. 7 M2 M1 Turn Lever M4 to the left. Press Guide Plate L2 , turn Knob M5 and pull out the sheet of paper.
4-8 3. When the Message “Paper Jam.” Appears 9 Grasp the Fusing Unit Lever M7 and open the Fusing Unit. turning Knob M9 , remove the sheet 12 While of paper. If the paper adheres to the Transfer Film, gently disengage the leading edge of the paper and remove it, being careful not to damage the Transfer Film. M7 1144L028AB CAUTION M9 1144L031AA DO NOT touch any parts except the paper as the Fusing Unit and its surrounding areas are extremely hot.
4-9 3. When the Message “Paper Jam.” Appears Paper Trays 1 Manual Bypass Tray Open the Left Door L1 and pull out the sheet of paper from the Transport Section. 1 Unload the paper stack from the Manual Bypass Tray. Then open the Left Door L1 . L1 1144L022AA 2 Close the Left Door L1 . 3 Slide the Tray out. 1144O548AA 2 Pull out the sheet of paper. Raise the Guide plate M2 , turn knob M1 and pull out the sheet of paper and close the Left Door.
4-10 3. When the Message “Paper Jam.” Appears Large Capacity Cassette 1 Press the Paper Descent Key. 5 1154O036AA 1154O031AA Grasping the Door Lock Release Lever, open the Cassette Door and remove the sheet of paper. Chapter 4 2 Remove the sheet of paper. 6 Slide the Cassette back against the printer. 1154O037AA 1154O034AA Close the Cassette Door. When a Message Appears 3 1154O033AA 4 Slide the cassette away from the main unit.
4-11 3. When the Message “Paper Jam.” Appears Duplex Unit 1 Grasping the Lock Release Lever, open the Duplex Unit. C4119O018AA D C4119O019AA 3 Close the Duplex Unit. C4119O020AA CF911PE Operator’s Manual C hapter 4 Open the Misfeed Removal Guide D and remove the sheet of paper.
4-12 4. When the Message “Fuser Oil Near Empty” or “No fuser oil.” Appears When a Message Appears C hapter 4 Fuser Fuser oil near empty The message shown on the left appears when the Fuser Oil is running out. You can still make prints, but it is recommended that you replenish the Fuser Oil as soon as possible. No fuser oil When No Fuser Oil, the message shown on the left appears and you can no longer start a new print cycle. To replenish the Fuser Oil, call your technical representative. 5.
4-13 6. What Does Each Message Mean? What Does Each Message Mean? Message “Com error” Cause The Micro press is not receve ACK of the printer. “Error toner collecting bottle full” The Waste Toner Collecting Bot- Call your technical representative. tle is full and the unit is unable to produce prints. “Front door or Left door open” A unit door is left open or an option is not attached properly and the unit is unable to produce prints.
4-14 6. What Does Each Message Mean? When a Message Appears C hapter 4 NOTE For all other messages, see the Appendix A: Printer Messages of the Print Station User Guide.
5-1 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting C hapter 5 Troubleshooting
5-2 1. When This Type of Print is Produced When there is a problem with the print image quality, check both the print size and printer driver options. Print Image Condition Possible Cause The print image is too light or the Is the printer driver set on the color is light. lighter side? Action Check the printer driver setting. Refer to the Raster Image Processor Reference Manual. Is “No Toner” displayed on the message display? Replenish the toner. ☞ p. 4-4 Is the paper damp? Replace the paper. ☞ p.
5-3 2. Printer Malfunctions The printer is malfunctioning. Printer Condition Printing cannot be performed even if data is sent from the computer. Check for: There is some type of malfunction. Action Perform the countermeasures indicated by the messages on the message display. Immediately after the main switch is turned ON, the printer remains in the warm-up mode. After the main switch is turned ON, it takes approximately nine minutes until printing can be performed. Please wait.
5-4 Troubleshooting C hapter 5 2.
6-1 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
6-2 1. Specifications Specifications Printer Main Unit Type Photoconductor Printing System Developing System Fusing System Resolution Paper Type Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Paper Size Tray Capacity Warm-up Time First Print Print Speed (Approx.
6-3 1. Specifications Large Capacity Cassette C-101 Plain paper (60 to 90g/m²) (16 lbs. to 24 lbs.), Recycled paper Paper Size A4C, Letter C Capacity 1,000 sheets (80g/m²) (21-1/4 lbs.) Power Source Supplied from the printer. Power Consumption 30W or less Dimensions Width : 358mm (14") Depth : 446mm (17-1/2") Height : 289mm (11-1/2") Weight 10.7kg (23-1/2 lbs.
6-4 1. Specifications Duplex Unit AD-7 Kinds of Paper Plain paper: 60 to 90g/m² (16 lbs. to 24 lbs.
6-5 2. Care of the Unit Cleaning Turn the Printer Power Switch OFF when cleaning. Housing Front Door Wipe the surface of the Housing clean with a soft cloth dampened with mild home detergent. Wipe the inside of the Front Door clean with a soft, dry cloth.
6-6 3.
6-7 4. Index 4. Index Index C C-101 p. 6-3 Cleaning p. 6-5 Crosswise p. ix D Duplex Unit pp. 2-2, 4-6, 4-11, 6-4 E Environment p. 1-3 Exit Tray p. 2-3 F Feeding Direction p. ix Front Door pp. 2-3, 4-4, 4-9, 6-5 Fuser Oil p. 4-15 Fuser Oil Near Empty p. 4-12 Fusing Unit p. 4-8 H Housing p. 6-5 I Inside the unit p. 2-4 Installing the Printer p. 1-2 J Jam → Misfeed L Large Capacity Cassette pp. 2-2, 2-5, 4-3, 4-6, 4-10, 6-3 Left Door p. 4-9 Length p. ix Lengthwise p. ix LOAD IN ANY TRAY p.
6-8 4. Index S Safety Information p. iii Safety Label p. v Safety Notes p. 1-1 Site p. 1-2 Space p. 1-2 Specification p. 6-2 Storage p. 1-4 Supplies p. 1-3 Symbols p. ix T The Fuser Oil has run out p. 4-13 Toner Bottle p. 4-4 Toner Hopper pp. 2-4, 4-4 Toner Hopper Lid pp. 2-4, 4-5 Toner near empty p. 4-4 Transfer Film p. 4-8 Transfer/Fusing Unit p. 4-10 Troubleshooting p. 5-1 Turning ON and OFF p. 2-6 Using the Unit Properly p. 1-3 Upper/Lower Tray pp. 2-3, 4-2 W Width p.
6-9 5. About this Manual Copyright © 1999 Minolta Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. Document number 4119-77xx-01B. 2nd Edition. Warranty: Trademark Credits CF911PE and Minolta are trademarks or registered trademarks of Minolta Co., Ltd. Cluster Printing, PrintLink, PrintStation and MicroSpool are trademarks of TR Systems, Incorporated.
6-10 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous 5.
Copyright 1999 MINOLTA CO., LTD. Made in Japan The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice to incorporate improvements made on the product or products the manual covers. MINOLTA CO., LTD. Image Information Products Marketing Headquarters 1999.
