magicolor 2300 DL User’s Guide ® 1800724-001A
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Registering the Printer Mail—Fill out and send in the registration card enclosed in your shipment or downloaded from printer.konicaminolta.net/register Internet—Follow the instructions on printer.konicaminolta.net/register or Software Utilities CD-ROM—Follow 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 Windows 4 Selecting Driver Options/Defaults 5 Uninstalling the Printer Driver 7 2 Using Media ..........................................................................................
What Is the Guaranteed Imageable (Printable) Area? 18 Page Margins 19 Loading Media 20 Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray) 20 Tray 2 (Optional Lower Feeder Unit Media Tray) 23 Duplexing 24 Output Tray 26 Media Storage 26 Additional Assistance 27 3 Working with the Printer ....................................................................
6 Replacing Consumables .................................................................... 51 Consumable Life Expectancies 52 Plain Paper 52 Special Media 53 Auto-Image Density Control (AIDC) 53 Toner Cartridge Life 54 Replacing Consumables 55 Refilled Toner Cartridges 55 Replacing a Toner Cartridge 55 Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle 64 Replacing the OPC Drum Cartridge 66 Ordering Consumables 69 7 Maintaining the Printer .......................................................................
9 Installing Accessories ...................................................................... 117 Introduction 118 Antistatic Protection 119 Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) 119 Improved Performance or High Coverage 120 Duplex Option 124 Optional Lower Feeder Unit and Tray 2 127 10 Repacking the Printer ....................................................................... 131 Storing the Printer 132 Relocating Your Printer 132 Repacking the Printer 133 A.
Warning and Precaution Symbols 163 Meaning of Symbols 163 Working Safely with Your Laser Printer 166 Index .......................................................................................................
Software Installation 1
Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM Drivers and Utilities Drivers Drivers/Location Printer Driver for Windows Me/98/95 Printer Driver for Windows XP/2000 Printer Driver for Windows NT 4.0 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 39.
Installing the Printer Drivers and Software System Requirements ! PC with a clock speed of 200 MHz or more (300 MHz recommended) Intel Pentium/Celeron series, AMD K6/Athron/Duron family, or compatible processor ! Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98/98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.
Windows 1 Insert the magicolor 2300 DL Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM in 2 3 your PC’s 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). Choose Printer Setup. Follow the instructions on the screen to install printer drivers, printer management utilities, and latest printer system software.
Selecting Driver Options/Defaults Before you start working with your printer, you are advised to verify/change the default driver settings. Also, in case you have options installed, you should “declare” the options in the driver. 1 Choose the driver’s properties as follows: – (Windows Me/98/95) From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display the Printers directory. Right-click the magicolor 2300 DL printer icon and choose Properties. Choose the Printer Properties.
5 6 Select the Device Options Setting tab. Select an option (one at a time) and click Add. The option moves to the Installed Options list. "# 7 Click Apply. "# 8 6 If you accidentally select an uninstalled option, select the option in the Installed Options list and then click Remove. 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 exit from the properties (preferences) dialog box.
Uninstalling the Printer Driver This section describes how to uninstall the magicolor 2300 DL Printer Driver if necessary. 1 2 3 4 From the Window’s taskbar, select Start/Programs/magicolor 2300DL Utilities. In the Uninstall window, select the magicolor 2300 DL. Then click on Uninstall. The magicolor 2300 DL driver will be uninstalled from your computer. Restart your computer.
Using Media 2
Introduction This chapter provides information on handling, selecting, loading, and storing media. Getting Started What types and sizes of media can I load? page 11 What Is the guaranteed imageable (printable) area? page 18 Other Information How do I load media? page 20 How do I duplex? page 24 How do I store media? page 26 Where can I order KONICA MINOLTA-approved media or get more information? page 27 ! All media is fed short edge first, face up. ! There is a 0.
Media Specifications What types and sizes of media can I load? Media Media Size Inches Tray* Duplex Mode A4 8.2 x 11.7 210.0 x 297.0 1&2 Yes A5 5.9 x 8.3 148.0 x 210.0 1 No No B5 (JIS) 7.2 x 10.1 182.0 x 257.0 1 Custom, Minimum 3.6 x 8.3 92.0 x 210.0 1 No Custom, Maximum 8.5 x 14.0 216.0 x 356.0 1 No Executive 7.25 x 10.5 184.0 x 267.0 1 No Folio 8.3 x 13.0 210.0 x 330.0 1 Yes Foolscap 8.0 x 13.0 203.2 x 330.2 1 Yes Government Legal 8.5 x 13.0 216.0 x 330.
Media Types Before purchasing a large quantity of special media, do a trial printing with the same media and check print quality. Check our web site www.konicaminolta.net/printer/ for a list of currently approved media. Keep media on a flat, level surface in its original wrapper until it is time to load it. Plain Paper Capacity Tray 1 200 sheets of 22 lb bond (80 g/m2) paper; (multipurpose capacity for other weights varies accordingly.
! Cold-water-transfer paper ! Pressure sensitive ! Designed specifically for inkjet printers (superfine paper, glossy paper, glossy film, postcards, etc.) ! Already been printed on by another printer, copier, or fax machine ! Dusty ! Wet (or damp) "# Keep media between 35% to 85% relative humidity. Toner does not adhere well to moist or wet paper .
Driver Mode Weight Duplexing Notes Thick stock 25–43 lb bond (91–163 g/m²) Not supported 43 lb (163 g/m²) 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 printer jamming) Envelopes Print on the front (address) side only. Some parts of the envelope consist of three layers of paper—the front, back, and flap. Anything printed in these layered regions may be lost or faded.
! 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.
! Are precut or perforated OK to use Do not use Shiny backed paper Full-page labels (uncut) Letterhead and Memo Media Format letterhead or memo data within your application. Try printing your data on a plain sheet of paper first to check placement. Capacity Tray 1 Up to 200 sheets, depending on their size and thickness Not supported Tray 2 Orientation Face up Type Check printer.konicaminolta.net/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.
Driver Mode Weight Duplexing Postcard 16–90 lb (60–163 g/m²) Not supported Use postcards that are ! Recommended for laser printers Do not use postcards that are ! Coated ! Designed for inkjet printers ! Precut or perforated ! Warped "# If the postcard is warped, press on the warped area before putting it in Tray 1.Preprinted or multicolored (may result in media jams) Transparencies Attention Use only the KONICA MINOLTA-approved media.
application. Try printing your data on a plain sheet of paper first to check placement. "# If you have problems feeding 50 sheets, try loading only 1–10 sheets at a time. Loading a large number of transparencies at a time may cause static buildup, thus causing feeding problems. Capacity Tray 1 Up to 50 transparencies, depending on their thickness Not supported Tray 2 Orientation Face up Type Check printer.konicaminolta.net/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media.
Color printing starts 0.157" (4 mm) from the top of the page and extends as far as 13.4" (341.6 mm). Monochrome printing starts 0.157" (4 mm) from the top of the page and extends as far as 13.7" (347.6 mm). a c = monochrome guaranteed printable area = up to 13.7"/ 347.6 mm a a a a c = 13.7"/347.6 mm b = color guaranteed printable area = up to 13.4"/ 341.6 mm a b = 13.4"/341.6 mm a = nonprintable area (0.
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. Attention 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.
2 Adjust the media guides to fit the appropriate media sizes. Squeeze the front media guide to open the media guides. 3 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. "# 4 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/m²) paper. Slide the media guides up against the edge of the media.
5 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 (for example, Envelope, Label, Thick Stock, or Transparency) in the driver. "# For optimum printing results it’s important to specify the type of media loaded into Tray 1. Envelopes 1 2 3 4 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.
Tray 2 (Optional Lower Feeder Unit Media Tray) Depending on which tray you have purchased, letter or A4 plain paper can be printed from Tray 2. 1 2 3 Slide the media tray open. Push the media pressure plate down to lock it in position. Load the paper face-up, short edge (or letterhead) toward the right of the tray. Often, an arrow on the media package label indicates the printing-side of the media. Do not overfill the tray. "# A fill limit mark is provided on the inside of the tray.
Make sure that the paper fits easily between the guides and the paper corners are under the left and right mediaseparating tabs and are not bent. 4 Slide the tray back into the printer. "# 5 If you have removed the tray from the printer, slightly tilt up the tray to insert it into the rails to slide it back in. In the printer driver, select the appropriate media mode. Then print the job. Duplexing How do I print back-to-back (duplex)? Select paper with high opacity for duplex (2-sided) printing.
How do I autoduplex? You should verify that the duplex option is physically installed on the printer to have the job duplex successfully. If you send a duplex print job, while the duplexer is not installed, the control panel message window will display ‘DUPLEX UNIT/NOT INSTALLED’. Your printer is configured with 32 MB of RAM. Duplex (2-sided) printing can be done automatically with a duplex option and enough memory installed, and with a duplex option selected in the printer.
2 3 Set the driver for the duplex layout you prefer. Long Edge creates a document that flips horizontally as in a loose-leaf notebook; Short Edge creates a document that flips vertically, as on a clipboard. Click OK. Output Tray All media is output to the output tray on top of the printer. The face-down output tray has a capacity of 200 sheets of 22 lb (80 g/m2) bond paper. "# "# If the media is stacked too high, your printer may experience media jams, excessive media curl, or static buildup.
Additional Assistance Where can I order KONICA MINOLTA-approved media or get more information? Check printer.konicaminolta.net/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. See the Service & Support Guide for a list of sources of service and support in the Americas. The most up-to-date worldwide information can be found at www.konicaminolta.net/printer.
Working with the Printer 3
About the Control Panel The control panel, located on the top of the printer, allows you to direct the printer’s 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 printer configuration through access to frequently used printer functions.
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Configuration Menu Overview IDLE/MAGICOLOR 2300DL MENU/ LANGUAGE MENU/ SPECIAL PAGES MENU/ ENGINE MENU/ NETWORK MENU/ CONSUMABLE USAGE MENU/LANGUAGE LANGUAGE SET FRENCH LANGUAGE SET ENGLISH LANGUAGE SET GERMAN LANGUAGE SET ITALIAN LANGUAGE SET PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE SET SPANISH LANGUAGE SET CZECH LANGUAGE SET JAPANESE MENU/SPECIAL PAGES PRINT CONFIG PAGE PRINT DEMO PAGE PRINT MENU MAP* MENU/ENGINE ENGINE/ CHANGE TONER SZ ENGINE/ REPLACE TONER ENGINE/ TONER EMPTY ENGINE/ENERGY SAVER ENGI
MENU/ENGINE Submenus ENGINE/CHANGE TONER SZ CHANGE TONER SZ CYAN CYAN STANDARD CYAN HIGH CAPACITY CHANGE TONER SZ MAGENTA MAGENTA STANDARD MAGENTA HIGH CAPACITY CHANGE TONER SZ YELLOW YELLOW STANDARD YELLOW HIGH CAPACITY ENGINE/REPLACE TONER REPLACE TONER BLACK BLACK TONER SIZE:HIGH REPLACE TONER YELLOW YELLOW TONER SIZE:HIGH YELLOW TONER SIZE: STANDARD ENGINE/TONER EMPTY TONER EMPTY STOP TONER EMPTY CONTINUE REPLACE TONER MAGENTA MAGENTA TONER SIZE:HIGH MAGENTA TONER SIZE: STANDARD RE
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, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Czech, and Japanese. If you want to change the message window language, use the following control panel sequence.
Engine Menu Energy Saver Set 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, the printer continues printing if the specified tray is not loaded with paper of the correct size. The Auto Continue setting can also be changed while printing.
Service Menu Page Count The number of pages that have been printed to date. Controller Ver. The current controller firmware version Engine Ver. The printer engine firmware version DIMM Test Allows you to verify the DIMM by performing a DIMM test. SDRAM Test Allows you to check that there are no errors in the SDRAM Power On Test Performs an AIDC (Auto-Image Density Control) calibration cycle. Wait until the test is finished and IDLE/MAGICOLOR 2300DL is displayed (less than 150 seconds).
HTTP* HTTP can be set to On or Off. On enables the Internal Web Page inside the printer, Off disables it. SNMP* SNMP is a scalable, distributed management suite for managing small to large size networks. SNMP can be set to On or Off. Notes *You must turn the printer off and then on again before these settings take effect. Consumables Menu Black Toner The amount of toner remaining in the black toner cartridge. Yellow Toner The amount of toner remaining in the yellow toner cartridge.
Working with the Printer Driver 4
Displaying Printer Driver Settings "# 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 driver’s online help for information about all of these functions. Displaying Settings in Windows 2000/XP 1 2 3 From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display the Printers directory. Right-click the magicolor 2300 DL printer icon and choose Properties.
Common Settings for All Tabs Save [Easy Set] 1 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. Afterward, the saved settings can be selected from the dropdown list. 2 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.
Refer to the printer driver’s online help for information on all of these functions. Printer Figure Click this radio button to display an image of the printer in the figure area. Common Buttons OK Click to OK the properties dialog box, saving any changes made. Cancel Click to Cancel the properties dialog box without saving any changes made. Apply Click to Apply all changes without exiting the properties dialog box. "# Depending on the version of the operating system, Apply may not appear.
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 custom watermarks ! Specify duplex and booklet printing ! Specify paper source ! Define the type of media Refer to the printer driver’s online help for information on all of these functions.
Paper Tab This tab allows you to: ! 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/deselect collatation ! Print using a form overlay ! Edit/create a form overlay Refer to the printer driver’s online help for information on all of these functions.
Quality Tab This tab allows you to: ! 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) Refer to the printer driver’s online help for information on all of these functions.
Device Options Setting Tab This tab allows you to: ! Activate the optional Tray 2 (lower feeder unit) and/or the duplex option ! Enter the user name that is sent with the print job(s) ! View information about the printer driver Refer to the printer driver’s online help for information on all of these functions.
Working with the Status Display 5
Working with the Status Display The Status Display displays information about the current status of the computer’s local printer. If you used the CD-ROM Installer to install the printer driver, the Status Display was also installed. If you use Add Printer to manually install the printer driver, Status Display is not installed. Environment The Status Display functions only for the system default printer on the following Parallel and USB operating systems and interfaces.
Using the Status Display ! When the background of the right-hand printer graphic is green, the printer is in standby mode or a job is printing normally. ! When the background of the right-hand printer graphic is red, there is an error and the job has been interrupted. The status of the printer and the error message are shown in the dialog boxes on the left. The function areas include: ! Printer status—Displays text messages that describe the current operational status of the printer.
Altering the Size of the Status Display Window ! From the Display menu, choose Status (Reduce) to decrease the size of the window, or ! From the Display menu, choose Status (Expand) to increase the size of the window. Closing the Status Display To close the Status Display from the File menu, choose Exit. "# 50 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.
Replacing Consumables 6
Consumable Life Expectancies Plain Paper 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 printer.
Special Media The stated life expectancy of each consumable on page 52 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 driver’s Paper Tab. The life expectancies for letter-/A4-size special media are: Consumables This item needs replacing by user after...
"# 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.
Replacing Consumables Attention Failure to follow instructions as outlined in this manual could result in voiding your warranty. Refilled Toner Cartridges Attention Do not use refilled toner cartridges. Any damage to the printer or quality problems caused by a refilled toner cartridge will void your warranty.
Keep toner cartridges: ! In their packaging until you’re ready to install them. ! In a cool, dry location away from sunlight (due to heat). The maximum storage temperature is 95° F (35° C) and the maximum storage humidity is 85% (noncondensing). If the toner cartridge is moved from a cold place to a warm, humid place, condensation may occur, degrading print quality. Allow the toner to adapt to the environment for about one hour before use. ! Level during storage.
1 Check the message window to see which color (X) toner is out. Follow the steps below. By carrying out the steps below, the carousel automatically stops at the position where the empty toner cartridge can be removed. Press Key Press once. (Until) Message Window Reads TONER EMPTY Color REPLACE TONER Color ......PLEASE WAIT...... Then, it displays OPEN DOOR/REPLACE TONER. 2 3 Open the printer’s front door.
4 Support the middle of the cartridge with your left hand, and then pull out the cartridge. WARNING! Contact toner_recycle@bpus.konicaminolta.us for toner recycling availability, or dispose of the used toner cartridge according to your local regulations. Do not dispose of it by burning. 5 Check the color, size (volume) and brand name written on the box of the new toner cartridge to be installed.
7 8 In order to break up the toner, hold both ends of the toner cartridge, and then shake it to the left and right. Remove the yellow protective cover (marked “Remove.”). Attention Do not touch the rollers on the toner cartridge, otherwise decreased print quality may result. Do not hold the toner cartridge vertically. 9 Check that the color of the label in the cartridge compartment is the same as the color of the toner in the cartridge.
10 11 12 Support the middle of the cartridge with your left hand, insert the thumb and index finger of your right hand into the two holes in the front of the toner cartridge, and then insert the cartridge so that the guides on the cartridge fit into the rails in the cartridge compartment in the carousel. Gently push the new toner cartridge into the printer. Close the printer’s front door. "# 13 The printer must complete a 150-second calibration cycle after any consumable has been replaced.
Press Key (Until) Message Window Reads Color HIGH CAPACITY or Color STANDARD Press until appropriate size is displayed. HIGH CAPACITY IS SELECTED IDLE MAGICOLOR 2300DL 14 Place the used toner cartridge in the box that the new toner cartridge was packed in. Attention For details on recycling the toner, refer to the Clean Planet Program information provided with the toner cartridge or visit our Web site. Properly dispose of the used toner cartridge according to your local regulations.
When the message TONER EMPTY appears Attention Be careful not to spill toner while replacing a toner cartridge. If toner spills, immediately wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth. 1 Check the message window to see which color of toner is empty. Perform the operation described in the following table to automatically position the carousel so that the empty toner cartridge can be removed. Press Key (Until) Message Window Reads TONER EMPTY Color REPLACE TONER Color ......PLEASE WAIT......
Replacing a Toner Cartridge That Is Not Empty You can choose to replace a toner cartridge that is not empty. For example, if the consumable monitor on your printer driver indicates that a particular color cartridge is running low and you need to print a lengthy job when no one will be available to change the cartridge, you might want to replace the cartridge before it is empty. 1 Indicate in the message window which color toner you want to replace. Follow the steps below.
2 3 4 5 Open the printer’s front door. Remove the toner cartridge. Remove the protective cover from the new toner cartridge and insert the cartridge into the carousel. Close the printer’s front door. For details on replacing the toner cartridge, refer to steps 2 through 14 of “When the message REPLACE TONER appears”. "# The printer must complete a 150-second calibration cycle after any consumable has been replaced.
4 5 Secure the two caps onto the two holes by turning them clockwise. Dispose of the used waste toner bottle. WARNING! Dispose of the used waste toner bottle properly according to your local regulations (do not dispose of it by burning). Installing the New Waste Toner Bottle 1 2 3 4 Remove the new waste toner bottle from its carton. Insert the bottom of the waste toner bottle $ into its installation position in the printer.
Replacing the OPC Drum Cartridge When the OPC drum is worn out, the message DRUM CARTRIDGE END OF LIFE appears. Printing can continue even after this message appears; however, since print quality is reduced, the OPC drum cartridge and waste toner bottle should be replaced immediately. "# The OPC drum life is directly related to the number of rotations of the drum. Longest drum life is achieved with continuous printing.
3 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 the 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 you’re ready to install it. Any exposure to light should be avoided, or permanent damage could result.
2 3 Holding the OPC drum cartridge level, place the front end of the OPC drum cartridge guide into the rail. Carefully push the OPC drum cartridge in. When installing the OPC drum cartridge, be sure not to press on the release lever. If the lever is pressed during installation, the lock is released, and the cartridge is not installed correctly. Attention The cartridge should slide easily into the printer. Don’t force it.
7 Install a new waste toner bottle (see page 65). "# The printer must complete a 150-second calibration cycle after any consumable has been replaced. If you open the door before the message window reads IDLE/MAGICOLOR 2300DL, the printer stops and repeats the calibration cycle. Ordering Consumables Choosing the right consumables for your printer not only increases its reliability and performance, but also minimizes the risk of damage.
Maintaining the Printer 7
Maintaining the Printer Attention Read all caution and warning labels carefully, making sure to follow any instructions contained in them. These labels are located on the inside of the printer’s doors and the interior of the printer body. Handle the printer with care to preserve its life. Abuse may cause damage and void your warranty. If dust and paper scraps remain on the inside or outside of the printer, printer performance and print quality will suffer, so the printer should be cleaned periodically.
! Do not open the printer during printing. ! Do not tap paper stacks on the printer. ! Do not tilt, lubricate, or disassemble the printer. ! Do not touch the electrical contacts, gears, or laser beam devices. Doing so may damage the printer and cause the print quality to deteriorate. ! Keep media in the output tray at minimum level. If the media stacks too high, your printer may experience media jams and excessive media curl. ! Make sure two people are available to lift the printer when moving it.
Cleaning the Printer Always test any cleaning solution (such as a mild detergent) on a small area of your printer to check the solution’s performance. Exterior This item needs cleaning... After... Control panel Every 30,000 A soft, dry cloth single-sided Cotton swab pages or every 12 months, whichever A soft, damp comes first.
Interior Attention Be sure to turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning inside. This item needs cleaning... After... Use Duplex option feed rollers Media misfeeds occur frequently or the printout is dirty. A damp Abrasives or cloth that detergents has been wrung out well Tray 1 interior feed Every 30,000 single-sided rollers pages, every 12 months, or as needed, whichever comes first.
2 Pull the right-side door release $, and then open the right-side door %. % $ 3 4 5 6 While pressing down the media guide with one hand, clean the feed roller by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. Media guide Close the media guide. Close the right door. Load the media into the tray again. Media feed roller Duplex Option Feed Rollers 1 76 Open the duplex option door.
2 3 Clean the feed rollers by wiping them with a soft, damp cloth that has been wrung out well. Close the duplex option door. Tray 2 (Optional Lower Feeder Unit) Media Rollers 1 2 3 Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect all interface cables. Remove the media from Tray 2. Remove the waste toner bottle. "# 4 The waste toner bottle contains waste toner. Be careful not to tilt the bottle while removing it.
5 Remove the brackets (two at the front and one at the back) used to attach the lower feeder unit to the printer. WARNING! Your printer weighs approximately 62 lbs (28 kg). Be sure to have help when lifting and moving it. 6 7 Open the right door of the lower feeder unit. Lift the printer off of the lower feeder unit. Make sure two people are available to lift the printer when moving it. When moving the printer, keep the printer level to avoid toner spillage.
8 9 10 11 Wipe the paper feed rollers with a soft, damp cloth. Wipe the paper feed rollers inside the right door with a soft, damp cloth. With the right door still open, place the printer on the lower feeder unit. Install the brackets (two at the front and one at the back), and then close the right door.
12 13 14 15 Hold the waste toner bottle vertically, and then move the two caps from the openings onto the cap holders. Turn the caps clockwise to secure them. Set the bottom of the waste toner bottle into its compartment, and then push the top of the bottle into place. Slide the tray back into the printer. Reconnect the interface cables and power cord, and turn on the printer. "# 80 In compliance with UL guidelines, “The appliance inlet is considered to be the main disconnect device.
Printer Interior and Laser Lens Cover 1 2 Open the front door. Remove the waste toner bottle. "# 3 Hold the waste toner bottle vertically, and then plug the two openings with the caps. "# 4 Place the removed waste toner bottle, with the openings facing up, on a stable surface (not the printer). Pull out the laser lens cover. "# 5 The waste toner bottle contains waste toner. Be careful not to tilt the bottle while removing it. The laser lens cover cannot be removed.
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 82 Reinsert the laser lens cover. Wipe the inside of the printer with a soft, dry cloth. Hold the waste toner bottle vertically, and then move the two caps from the openings onto the cap holders. Turn the caps clockwise to secure them. Set the bottom of the waste toner bottle into its compartment, and then push the top of the bottle into place. Wipe the inside of the front door with a soft, dry cloth. Wipe the outside of the waste toner bottle with a soft, dry cloth.
Troubleshooting 8
Introduction This chapter provides information to aid you in resolving printer problems you may encounter, or at least guide you to the proper sources for help.
Preventing Media Jams Make sure that... Media matches the printer specifications. Media is flat, especially on the leading edge. The printer is on a hard, flat, level surface. You store media in a dry location away from moisture and humidity. You remove transparencies from the output tray immediately to avoid static buildup. You always adjust the media guides in Tray 1 after inserting the media (a guide that is not properly adjusted can cause poor print quality, media jams, or printer damage).
Understanding the Media Path Understanding the printer’s media path will help you locate media jams. 1 Media exit 2 Output tray 3 Transfer belt 4 Toner cartridge 5 OPC drum cartridge 6 Laser 7 Tray 1 (multipurpose tray) 8 Tray 2 (optional lower feeder unit with 500-sheet media tray) 9 Fuser unit 10 Duplex option 11 Transfer roller 12 Registration rollers 13 Pickup rollers Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray) Tray 1 is located at the left of the printer.
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. Attention 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.
Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray) 1 2 3 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. "# 4 5 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 doesn’t exceed the media limit mark. Check to see if the media width guides are correct. Open the right-side door, then close it.
2 3 4 Carefully remove the jammed media in the direction shown on the illustration and dispose of it. Remove the media from Tray 2, fan it to prevent static buildup, and even up the front edges. Reinsert the media printing face up. Make sure the media is lying flat and doesn’t exceed the media limit mark. 5 6 Slide the tray back into the printer. Open the right-side door, then close it. The media jam message is no longer displayed in the printer message window.
Inside the Printer Media Path Jam 1 Pull the right door release lever, and then carefully open the right door. If Tray 2 is installed, the lower-right door opens at the same time that the right door is opened. Attention Do not pull jammed media from the top of the printer through the fuser unit; otherwise, unfused toner may dirty the fuser rollers. If it is difficult to remove the jammed media, turn the misfeed-clearing dial counterclockwise to feed the media downward.
Fuser Jams 1 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 decreased print quality. 2 3 4 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. Attention Be sure to lower the two fuser unit levers before closing the right door.
If the optional lower feeder unit is installed, close the lower-right door. The media jam message is no longer displayed in the printer message window. Check the right-side release to make sure the door is securely closed. Duplex Option 1 2 92 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.
3 Open the right-side door, then close it. If the optional media feed unit is installed, close the lower-right door. The media jam message is no longer displayed in the printer message window. Output Tray 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 you’re using unsupported print media. Symptom Cause Solution Several sheets go through the printer together. The front edges of the media are not even. Remove the media and even up the front edges, then reload it. The media is moist from humidity. Remove the moist media and replace it with new, dry media. Too much static electricity is present.
Symptom Cause Solution Media is jamming. The media is not Remove the jammed media and correctly positioned in reposition the media properly in the the tray. tray. The number of sheets Remove the excess media and reload in the tray exceeds the correct number of sheets in the the maximum tray. allowed. The media guides are Adjust the regulation guides in the tray not correctly adjusted to match the size of the media. to the media size. The media in the optional tray is not under the media separating tabs.
Symptom Cause Solution Media is jamming. Multiple sheets of Remove the OHP media and load it in transparency (OHP) the tray one sheet at a time. Do not fan media are collecting transparencies before loading them. static electricity in the tray. The media is moist from humidity. Remove the moist media and replace it with new, dry media. Unsupported media Use media that is covered by the printer warranty. (wrong size, thickness, type, etc.) is being used.
Solving Other Problems Symptom Cause Solution Printer The power cord is not Turn the power switch off (O position), power is not correctly plugged into then remove the power cord from the on. the outlet. outlet and plug it back in. Something is wrong with the outlet connected to the printer. Plug another electrical appliance into the outlet and see whether it operates properly. The power switch is not correctly turned on (I position).
Symptom Cause Solution Printing takes too much time. The printer is set to a slow printing mode (for example, thick stock or transparency). 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. The printer is set to power saving mode. It takes time for printing to start in power saving mode. If you do not want to use this mode, disable it. The job is very complex. Wait. No action needed.
Symptom Cause 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. You are Media or settings are experiencing not correct. problems duplexing. Solution Contact Technical Support with the error information. See the Service & Support Guide for a list of sources of service and support in the Americas.
Symptom Cause Solution Booklet Left and Right Binding output is incorrect. Both the driver and For Booklet Left Binding and Booklet the application have Right Binding, choose Collate only in been set for collation. the driver’s Paper Tab. Do not set collation in the application. The printer pauses approximately 90 seconds. The printer pauses for the color calibration procedure (also known as the Auto-Image Density Control [AIDC] cycle).
Symptom Cause Solution You hear unusual noises. The printer is not level. Put the printer on a flat, hard, level surface not to exceed ±1° slant in any direction. The media tray is not Remove the media tray that you are installed correctly. printing from and reinsert it completely into the printer. There is a foreign object stuck inside the printer. Turn off the printer and remove the object. If you cannot remove it, contact Technical Support.
Solving Problems with Printing Quality Symptom Cause Solution Nothing is printed, or there are blank spots on the printed page. One or more of the toner cartridges are damaged. Remove the toner cartridge and check for damage. If it is damaged, replace it (Engine/Replace Toner menu). The printer driver is not set correctly. Select the proper setting in the printer driver to switch from transparency (OHP) film to plain paper. The OPC drum Remove the OPC drum cartridge and cartridge is damaged.
Symptom Cause Solution Entire sheet is printed in black or color. One or more of the toner cartridges are defective. Remove the toner cartridge and check for damage. If it is damaged, replace it (Engine/Replace Toner menu). The OPC drum Remove the OPC drum cartridge and cartridge is damaged. check for damage. If it is damaged, replace the OPC drum cartridge and waste toner bottle. Image is too Laser lens cover is light; there is dirty. low image density.
Symptom Cause Solution Image is blurred; background is lightly stained; there is insufficient gloss of the printed image. One or more of the toner cartridges are defective. Remove the toner cartridge and check for damage. If it is damaged, replace it (Engine/Replace Toner menu). The OPC drum may be misinstalled or defective. Reinstall the OPC drum cartridge. If it is damaged, replace the OPC drum cartridge and waste toner bottle. The print or color density may be uneven.
Symptom Cause Solution There is insufficient fusing or the image comes off when rubbed. The media is moist from humidity. Remove the moist media and replace it with new, dry media. There are toner smudges or residual images. 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.
Symptom Cause Solution 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). 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 the Americas. The most up-to-date worldwide information can be found at www.konicaminolta.net/printer/.
Symptom Cause Lateral lines or bands appear on image. The printer is not on a Level the printer (not exceeding ±1° level enough surface. slant). Colors look drastically wrong. Colors are not registering properly; colors are mixed or have pageto-page variation. Solution The media path is dirty with toner. Print several sheets and the excess toner should disappear. One or more of the toner cartridges are defective. Remove the toner cartridge and check for damage.
Symptom Cause Solution The color has a poor reproduction or has poor color density. The paper image transfer is defective. Check the OPC drum cartridge. If necessary, replace the entire drum cartridge. The Auto-Image Density Control (AIDC) detection sensor is dirty. Clean the laser lens cover and perform an AIDC calibration cycle through the Engine/Service/Power On Test menu. Wait until the test is finished and IDLE/MAGICOLOR 2300DL is displayed. If the problem persists, contact Technical Support.
Status, Error, and Service Messages Status, error, and service messages are displayed in the control panel message window. They provide information about your printer and help you locate many problems. When the condition associated with a displayed message has changed, the message is cleared from the window. Standard Status Messages This message... means... CALIBRATING After 200 1-sided pages of a No action needed.
Error Messages This message... means... do this... NO TONER UNIT X The COLOR toner cartridge is not installed properly. Install the indicated toner cartridge. COVER OPEN TRAY 2 The right door of Tray 2 is open. Close the side cover. DRAWER OPEN TRAY 2 The media tray is not fully inserted into Tray 2. Insert the media tray into the media feed unit. DRUM CARTRIDGE NOT ATTACHED The OPC drum cartridge is not installed. Install the drum cartridge.
This message... means... do this... MEDIA JAM DUPLEX UPPER Media has jammed in Locate and remove the the duplex unit. jam. MEDIA JAM EXIT Media has jammed between the print engine and the output tray. A media jam has been detected between the fuser and output tray rollers located near the top cover. Exit jams occur in the media eject area. MEDIA JAM FUSER Media has jammed leaving the fuser area. MEDIA JAM TRANSFER ROLLER Media jams occur in the transfer roller area.
This message... means... do this... PRINTER COVER OPEN Printer’s front door is Close the front door. open and must be closed. PUT X IN TRAY Y SIZE Put X (paper or media Install the correct media type) in Tray Y (Tray 1 size or type into the tray or 2 as specified). specified. 112 PUT X IN TRAY Y Put X (paper or media Install the correct media type) in Tray Y (Tray 1 type into the tray or 2 as specified). specified.
This message... means... WASTE TONER BOX FULL The waste toner in Prepare a new OPC the waste toner bottle drum cartridge, and then is full. replace the drum cartridge and the waste toner bottle. WASTE TONER BOX NOT ATTACHED The waste toner Install the waste toner bottle is not installed. bottle. Status, Error, and Service Messages do this...
Service Messages A service message sometimes occurs as a result of an unusual combination of events, not because of an actual problem. When the printer stops and a service message displays in the message window, turn the printer off and then back on. This often clears the service message indicator, and printer operation resumes. Always try this before making a service call. Service calls should be placed to the vendor from whom you purchased the printer.
This service message... means... do this... ILLEGAL ERROR DUPLEX You do not have a duplex option installed Install a duplex option. Incorrect paper size/ type is duplexed. Duplex only supported media size/type. An error has been detected with the item indicated “XX” in the service message. Reboot the printer. This often clears the service message indicator, and printer operation can resume. FATAL ERROR CODE:XX If the problem persists, contact Technical Support.
Installing Accessories 9
Introduction Attention It’s very important to protect the printer controller board and any associated daughterboard or module from electrostatic damage while performing any task involving the controller board. Attention Use of accessories not manufactured/supported by KONICA MINOLTA is not supported by your printer and will void your warranty. This chapter provides information about the following accessories. Contact your local vendor or www.konicaminolta.
Antistatic Protection Attention It’s very important to protect the printer controller board and any associated daughterboard or module from electrostatic damage while performing any task involving the controller board. If an antistatic wrist strap is provided in your printer option kit, attach one end of it to your wrist and the other end to any convenient electrical ground (for example, the bare metal chassis of equipment, as on the back of a computer, that is plugged in but turned off).
If a certain resolution is chosen and enough memory is not installed in the printer, the file is printed using the next lower resolution that can handle the job. For example, if you attempt to print a 4-color simplex high-coverage image at 1200 x 600 dpi resolution on legal media, but the printer has only 32 MB of RAM instead of the required 64 MB minimum, the file prints at 600 x 600 dpi. Your printer will print all print jobs at the highest resolution that the installed memory will support.
Installing a DIMM Attention It’s very important to protect the printer controller board and any associated circuit boards from electrostatic damage. Before performing this procedure, review the antistatic caution on page 119. In addition, always handle circuit boards by the edges only. 1 2 3 Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord and interface cable. Using a screwdriver, loosen the nine screws. (Do not remove them from the printer.) Remove two screws shown in the illustration.
4 Next, remove a DIMM that’s installed in your printer. a Using both thumbs, pull the latches (one on each side of the DIMM connector) outward. b Lift the DIMM straight out of the DIMM connector. 5 6 7 8 9 Insert the new DIMM straight down into the DIMM connector until the latches snap into the locked position. Observe the keyed side of the DIMM to align it with the connector. If you cannot snap the DIMM into place, do not force it.
10 Print a configuration page (Menu/Special Pages/Print Config Page menu) from the printer controller and verify that the total size of the RAM installed in your printer is listed.
Duplex Option Duplex (2-sided) printing can be done automatically with a duplex option and enough memory installed. See “Duplexing” on page 24. Kit Contents ! Duplex option ! Two thumbscrews Installing the Duplex Option 1 2 Turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord and interface cable. Remove the cover from the right side of the printer. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the right cover. "# 3 124 Keep the removed cover and screws in a safe place for future use.
4 Remove any tape from the duplex unit. "# 5 We strongly suggest that you save the packing materials in case you ever need to move or ship the printer. Attach the duplex option to the printer. a Hook the two tabs at the bottom of the duplex option onto the notches on the right side of the printer. b Push the duplex option toward the printer until it clicks on the top.
6 Attach the support wire for the duplex option to the printer. a Pull the right-side door release lever, and open the right-side door. % $ If you have lower feeder unit attached, you first need to open the lower right-side door. b Pull the tab for the support wire on the right side of the duplex option, and then hook the wire onto the hook of the printer. 7 8 c Close the right-side door(s). Reconnect interface cable. Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the printer.
Optional Lower Feeder Unit and Tray 2 The optional lower feeder unit under the printer increases your printer's media feed capacity by 500 letter/A4 sheets through Tray 2. Kit Contents ! Lower feeder unit with a media tray (500-sheet capacity) ! Three metal brackets – Two front brackets – One rear bracket ! Two securing screws Installing the Lower Feeder Unit Attention Since consumables are installed in the printer, be sure to keep the printer level when moving it in order to prevent accidental spills.
2 Remove the media support from Tray 1. Lift the support slightly and snap it gently out of the printer. % $ 3 4 Remove the lower feeder unit from the shipping carton, and place it on a table or flat surface near the printer. Remove any tape and packing material from the lower feeder unit. "# 5 We strongly suggest that you save the packing materials in case you ever need to move or ship the printer. Open the right door of the lower feeder unit.
7 Align the positioning pins on the lower feeder unit with the holes in the bottom of the printer to stack them correctly. If the left and back sides of the printer and the lower feeder unit are aligned, the positioning pins will correctly fit into place 8 Attach the rear bracket. a Remove the screw on the back of the printer. b Hook the tabs on the bracket into the mounting holes in the lower feeder unit, and then align the screw hole in the bracket with the screw hole in the printer.
10 Close the right-side doors. Attention If the lower feeder unit is installed, the right-side door of the printer opens at the same time that the right door of the lower feeder unit is opened. Be sure to close the right door of the lower feeder unit when closing the right-side door of the printer. 11 12 13 Slide the tray back into the printer. Reattach the media support. Reconnect interface cable. $ % 14 Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the printer.
Repacking the Printer 10
Attention Failure to follow these instructions could result in voiding your warranty. Storing the Printer Unplug the printer when storing it for an extended period. Protect it from extremes in temperature and humidity, and from dust. Relocating Your Printer Occasionally, you may have to move your printer to a different location, either nearby or to a distant location. To avoid damage to your printer, we advise you to follow the next instructions very carefully. 1 2 3 4 Turn off your printer.
Repacking the Printer Attention Failure to follow these instructions could result in voiding your warranty. If you need to relocate or ship your printer after it’s been installed, follow the procedures in this chapter to prevent damage to the printer and to keep your warranty valid. Attention KONICA MINOLTA cannot be held responsible for damage to your printer during shipment that results from the improper packaging of your printer.
What’s Involved? Repacking your printer for shipment involves the following steps. Each is described in more detail in the following sections. Obtain Proper Packaging: Original packaging or replacement packaging (KONICA MINOLTA 2300 DL Replacement Packaging Kit 2600723-100) page 133 Repacking kit (KONICA MINOLTA 2300 Series Repacking Kit 2600733-100) Prepare the Printer for Shipment: A. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and remove the interface cables. page 134 B.
B. Remove the Media and the Tray 1 Media Support 1 2 Remove the media. Place it in its original packaging and store in a cool, dark place on a level surface. Avoid moisture, excess humidity, direct sunlight, excess heat (above 95° F/35° C), and dust. Lift the media support from the three holes in Tray 1 and remove the media support. C. Remove the Options (if Attached) Duplex Option "# 1 2 If you don’t have a duplex option installed, skip to the next section.
3 4 5 6 7 8 Unhook the support wire. Close the right-side door. Open the duplex option’s cover and loosen the two thumbscrews until the duplex option moves freely away from the right side of the printer. Lift duplex option up and away from the printer. Install the original right-side cover that came with the printer with two screws. Repack the duplex option in its original shipping carton for storage or shipment.
2 3 4 Remove the brackets (two at the front and one at the back) used to attach the lower feeder unit to the printer. Slide the tray back into the printer. With the help of another person, lift the printer by its carrying grips, and place it on a flat surface. WARNING! Your printer weighs approximately 62 lbs (28 kg). Be sure to have help when lifting and moving it. 5 Repack the lower feeder unit in its original shipping carton for storage or shipment.
D. Remove the Waste Toner Bottle, Plug the Openings, and Dispose of It According to Your Local Regulations 1 2 3 4 5 6 Open the printer’s front door, grasp the waste toner bottle’s handle, and pull the waste toner bottle outward and upward. Carefully remove the waste toner bottle. Keep the waste toner bottle upright while the openings are not covered, so the toner does not spill. Place the removed waste toner bottle, with the openings facing up, on a stable surface (not the printer).
2 Grasp the release lever on the OPC drum cartridge, and then pull the cartridge straight out about 6 inches (152 mm). Attention 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. Also, handle the cartridge carefully by its sides so you don’t touch the surface (the green part) of the drum.
F. Remove the Transfer Belt 1 2 3 4 140 With the front door open and transfer belt release lever at its top (11 o’clock) 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 2300 DL Replacement Packaging Kit 2600723-100. 1 Replace the tape and packaging.
2 3 4 5 Place the lower cushions into the shipping carton. Place the printer’s plastic bag over the printer. Pack the printer for shipment as shown. If you’re also shipping the power cord and any manuals with the printer, place them in the shipping carton. "# 6 7 Don’t ship these items if you’re returning the printer for service. Securely tape the top flaps of the shipping carton closed. Ship the printer.
2 Place the OPC drum and transfer belt unit (in their protective bags) in the appropriate position in the box supplied in the repacking kit. "# 3 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 a Transfer Belt Unit 1 2 3 4 144 With the front door open, remove the transfer belt unit from its protective bag and reinsert it. Replace the two thumbscrews. Rotate the transfer belt release lever counterclockwise to its correct (7:00 o’clock) position. Close the front door.
Technical Specifications A
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 ±1°slant) surface. Top View 5.9" (150 mm) 19.7" (500 mm) 27.6" (700 mm) 11.
15.4" (390 mm) 23.2" (590 mm) Side View 13.4" (340 mm) 27.8" (705 mm) 20.2" (512 mm) 28.0" (712 mm) Printer with Accessories Side View 14.1" (357 mm) 27.8" (705 mm) If you have added the optional lower feeder unit, the printer’s height will increase by approximately 5" (125.5 mm).
Location Requirements ! On a surface capable of supporting the printer, accessories, consumables, and media. Component Weight Printer 55 lbs (25 kg) Consumables (such as toner cartridge, OPC drum cartridge) 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg) (total) Media 5.2 lbs (1.9 kg) per ream of 20 lb bond (75 g/m2) paper Lower feeder unit (with tray 2) 11.24 lbs (5.1 kg) Duplex option 3.97 lbs (1.8 kg) With these characteristics... On a hard, flat, stable, level (±1° or less slant at any point around the machine).
WARNING! Obstructing the ventilation grilles could present a fire hazard. ! Do not tilt the printer more than 1° when moving it. ! If the printer is located in a cold room that is rapidly heated, or if the printer is moved from a cold place to a warm, humid place, condensation may occur within the printer, degrading print quality. If this occurs, allow the printer to adapt to the environment for about one hour before use.
Power Requirements WARNING! Connect the power plug to an outlet with the same rated voltage as the printer. No other devices should be connected to this outlet, as overheating could cause fire or electric shock. The printer draws 13 A at 100 V, 11 A at 120 V, or 7 A at 220–240 V. Your printer requires a properly grounded AC outlet. The grounding terminal on the power cable should be connected to a good earth ground to prevent electric shock and fire.
ENERGY STAR Compliance The magicolor 2300 DL basic configuration is compliant with US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR regulations. After a user- configurable period of inactivity, the printer changes to a low-power state (the engine remains on, but the fuser turns off). When a print job is received, the printer returns to normal power.
Engine and Controller Specifications Engine Duty cycle Simplex letter/A4 pages per month Notes The duty cycle is affected by the media type and percent coverage. 1,000 average prints and up to 35,000 maximum prints per month* *Continued usage at this rate will reduce the life of the printer. Print Speed—Simplex The following table defines the maximum print speed in pages per minute (ppm). Page size Monochrome ppm 4-color ppm Letter/A4 or smaller 16 4 Legal/Folio 8 2.
General Printer type Desktop, non-impact, color printer Print method Scanner: Semiconductor laser with rotating mirror Recorder: Black writing electrophotographic Process: Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black toner image transfer to print media Fuser: Heated rollers Native resolution 600 x 600 Available resolution 1200 x 600, 2400 x 600 dpi Toner Type: Dry, single component Packaging: User-replaceable toner cartridges Warm-up time Maximum: 100 V/120 V/220 to 240 V: 180 seconds or less Input sources
RAM Type: PC-100- or PC-133-Compliant SDRAM DIMMs Base system RAM: 32 MB Total RAM: Upgradable to 288 MB Optional RAM 128 and 256 MB DIMMs For information about DIMMs recommended for your printer, see the magicolor 2300 DL Answer Base through the Internet at printer.konicaminolta.net/support, or contact Technical Support. See the Service & Support Guide for a list of sources of service and support in the Americas. The most up-to-date worldwide information can be found at www.konicaminolta.net/ printer/.
Environmental Acoustic noise Printing: Less than 54 dB (A) data Standby: Less than 39 dB (A) Noise Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. FSGV, Declaration for 18.01.1991: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt Germany 70 dB (A) oder weniger gemäß EN 27779.
Hazardous Chemical Substance Reporting Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Title 29 CFR Ch. XVII, Part 1920.1200 EINECS/ELINCS (EU) Physical Dimensions Weight 156 Main Body Main Body with Lower Feeder Unit Main Body with Lower Feeder Unit and Duplex Option W: 14.02 in. (356 mm) W: 14.17 in. (360 mm) W: 15.98 in. (406 mm) H: 15.43 in. (392 mm) H: 20.20 in. (513 mm) H: 20.20 in. (513 mm) D: 19.69 in. (500 mm) D: 19.69 in. (500 mm) D: 19.69 in.
Consumable Life Expectancies The stated life expectancy of each consumable is based on printing under specific operating conditions, such as media type, page size, content of material printed, and page coverage (usually 5% coverage of letter/A4-size media). The actual life expectancy will vary (or be reduced) depending on these and other printing variables, including continuous (optimal consumable life) or intermittent (for example, one-page jobs) printing, ambient temperature, and humidity.
Special Media Consumables OPC Drum Cartridge Toner Cartridge (pages per cartridge at 5% coverage of each color) Waste Toner Box This item needs replacing by user after... Up to 15,000 continuous monochrome or 7,500 continuous color pages, or 5,000 intermittent (one-page jobs) monochrome or 4,100 intermittent color pages. Standard capacity (black): Approximately 1,500 continuous single-sided pages or 1,000 intermittent single-sided pages (if monochrome black printing only).
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.
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.
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. Print head unit Laser aperture Laser Caution For United States Users—CDRH 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.
International Notices—Power Cord The following power cord requirements are in effect for your 220 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 Notices—Voltage 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.
This section contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To achieve optimum utility of this device, all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the next section before using this device. It contains important information related to user safety and preventing equipment problems. Make sure you observe all of the precautions listed in this manual.
• Do not modify this product, as a fire, electrical shock, or breakdown could result. If the product employs a laser, the laser beam source could cause blindness. • Do not attempt to remove the covers and panels which have been fixed to the product. Some products have a high-voltage part or a laser beam source inside that could cause an electrical shock or blindness. • Only use the power cord supplied in the package. Failure to use this cord could result in a fire or electrical shock.
• Do not use flammable sprays, liquids, or gases near this product, as a fire could result. • Do not leave a toner cartridge or OPC drum cartridge in a place within easy reach of children. Licking or ingesting any of these things could injure your health. • Do not let any object plug the ventilation holes of this product. Heat could accumulate inside the product, resulting in a fire or malfunction.
Working Safely with Your Laser Printer WARNING! Working improperly with the printer can result in health hazards, electric shocks, and even fires. Before you unpack the laser printer, you should make yourself familiar with this information on your safety and operating safety. Power Supply/Cord/Plug Do This... Make sure that the power supply to the unit has the correct voltage. Otherwise the result could be a fire or an electric shock.
Printer Body Do This... Perform only the procedures that are described in this manual. Using the machine improperly can result in a fire or an electric shock. Notes on your safety and operating safety Working improperly with the printer can result in health hazards, electric shocks and even fires. Before you unpack the laser printer, you should make yourself familiar with this information on your safety and operating safety.
Index A C Accessories DIMMs 119 Dual In-Line Memory Modules (DIMMs) 118 Additional memory 119 Advanced printing features Memory 119 AIDC 36, 53, 100, 103, 108 Antistatic protection 119 Auto-Image Density Control 53 Configuration menu Administration 32 Operator Control 32 Overview 32 Connecting Ethernet cable 149 Parallel cable 149 Controller Specifications 153 CPU 153 B D Booklet Binding 100 Bottle, also known as box 52 Box, also known as the waste toner bottle 52 Demo page 34 DIMMs 119 Dual In-Line
E N Electrostatic discharge 119 ENERGY Star 151 Envelopes 14 Environmental requirements 155 Error messages 109 Ethernet Connection 149 N-up 99 I P Imageable area Margins 19 Interfaces 153 J Jams 95 Media path 86 Preventing 85 Removing 87 L Labels Continuous printing 15 Lables 15 Letterhead 16 Loading media 20 M Margins 19 Media Clearing media jams 87 Loading 20 Margins 19 Path 86 Preventing jams 85 Media jams 95 Media path 86 Media storage 26 Memo media 16 Memory modules (DIMMs) Dual in-line memory
Specifications Consumables 157 Controller 153 CPU 153 CrownNet Ethernet 153 Emulations 153 Environmental 155 Fonts 153 Input sources 153 Interfaces 153 Memory 154 Output 153 Parallel 153 Physical 156 Print method 153 Resolution 153 Temperature 155 Toner 153 Toner cartridges 157 Warm-up time 153 Static electricity discharge 119 Status Display Closing 50 Environment 48 Using 49 V Ventilation grilles 149 W Warm-up time 153 Waste toner bottle 52 Wrist strap for antistatic protection 119 T Temperature require
