PageWorks 18L User’s Manual
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined that this machine meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency. What is an ENERGY STAR Printer ? ENERGY STAR printers have a feature that allows them to automatically “go to sleep” after a period of inactivity. This auto-feature can reduce a machine’s annual electricity cost by 60 percent.
Foreword Safety Information Laser Safety This 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 housing, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation. Internal Laser Radiation Maximum Radiation Power : 1.
Foreword 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 5mW and the wavelength is 770-810 nm.
Foreword USER INSTRUCTIONS (For U.S.A. Users) FCC PART 15 - RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES WARNING FCC: Declaration of Conformity Product Type Laser Beam Printer Product Name PageWorks 18L Options Accessories Second Paper Cassette Unit (4166) Third Paper Cassette Unit (4166) Duplex Unit (4168) DRAM SIMM (Maximum 16MB) Network Interface Card (4179-451) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Foreword This device must be used with a shielded interface cable and shielded network (10/100BaseT) cable. The use of non-shield cables is likely to result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited under FCC rules. The design and production of this unit conform to FCC regulations, and any changes or modifications must be registered with the FCC and are subject to FCC control.
Foreword OZONE RELEASE (For All Users) 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 machine 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.
Foreword Welcome And thank you for selecting a Minolta PageWorks 18L Printer! This User’s Manual explains the functions of the printer and how it operates. It also provides you with troubleshooting tips as well as general precautions you should observe when operating the printer. To ensure the top performance and effective use of your printer, read this manual carefully from cover to cover, and keep it at hand for later reference.
Foreword Technical Support Technical support for all Minolta PageWorks printer products is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 1-800-459-3250 (from within North America). Minolta also maintains a Web site which provides printer driver downloads, Frequently Asked Questions and handles all e-mail requests for technical assistance at: http://www.minoltaprinters.com.
Contents CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction Features..................................................................1-1 Printer Parts and Accessories .............................1-2 Control Panel .........................................................1-4 Indicator Lights...................................................1-5 Action Key ..........................................................1-5 When the Ready LED is on................................1-6 When the Error LED is on ........................
Contents Installing Tray 1 ..................................................2-8 Connecting the Power Cord ...............................2-9 Loading Paper..................................................2-10 Turning On the Printer......................................2-12 Connecting to a Computer ...............................2-13 Options .................................................................2-14 SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module).............2-14 Installing the Optional SIMM.................
Contents Loading Paper onto Tray 2/Tray 3.......................3-7 Loading Paper onto Manual Feed Tray ............3-11 Printing on Envelopes ......................................3-13 Duplex Printing.................................................3-15 Paper Type..................................................3-16 Paper Size ..................................................3-16 Chapter 4: Printer Driver and Status Display Introduction............................................................
Contents Displaying the Driver Setup Dialog (Windows 95/98/NT 4.0).......................................4-44 To Display the Driver Setup Dialog Under Windows 95/98.................................................4-44 To Display the Driver Setup Dialog Under Windows NT 4.0...............................................4-46 Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98/NT4.0 ..........................................4-48 Common Buttons .............................................4-49 Paper...................
Contents Switching Between the Expanded and Reduced Views .........................................4-63 On-line Help .....................................................4-63 Displaying Printer Information... ......................4-64 Chapter 5: Maintenance Replacing the Imaging Cartridge .........................5-1 To Replace the Imaging Cartridge .....................5-2 Cleaning the Printer ..............................................5-6 Cleaning the Outside of the Printer ....................
Contents Print Quality Problems........................................6-10 Blank pages .....................................................6-10 Black pages......................................................6-10 Printout too light ...............................................6-11 Printout too dark...............................................6-11 Blurred background..........................................6-12 Uneven print density ........................................6-12 Irregularities ..........
Contents SIMM (Option) ........................................................
Chapter Introduction 1 Introduction Chapter 1
Introduction Chapter 1
Features The various features listed below make the Minolta PageWorks 18L the perfect printer for any size office.
Printer Parts and Accessories Chapter 1 Printer Parts and Accessories Introduction Control panel Face-down tray Manual feed tray Paper size guide Tray cover Cassette cover (option) Tray 2 (500-sheet second cassette) (option) Cassette cover (option) Second paper cassette unit (option) Third paper cassette unit (option) Tray 3 (500-sheet third cassette) (option) Paper size guide Tray 1 (multipurpose tray) Power switch Top cover release button 1-2
Introduction Chapter 1 Printer Parts and Accessories Power cord socket Parallel interface connector Network Interface Card (NIC)(option) Fusing unit Ethernet interface connector (10/100BaseT) (option) Top cover Image transfer roller Imaging cartridge 1-3
Control Panel The control panel has four indicator lights and one button.
Control Panel Ready LED Chapter 1 ON: The printer can receive print jobs BLINKING: The printer is warming up OFF: The printer is off line Press this key if an error should occur in order to have the current condition of the printer displayed through the LED. Indicator Lights The four indicator lights turn on, off, or blink in combination to let you know the current status of the printer. You can find out details of the printer’s status by checking the information that appears on your computer screen.
Control Panel LED Display Description Initializing Power on, initializing. Warming Up Printer is warming up. Ready Printer is ready and able to print.
Control Panel LED Display Response Required Printer has entered the Power Save Mode. Introduction Power Save Description Chapter 1 When the Ready LED is on Slowly blinking Paper Empty The paper supply of one of the trays is empty. Press the Action key to see which tray is out of paper. For details, see “Chapter 6 Troubleshooting”. ☞p. 6-18 Size Mismatch The wrong size of paper has been detected in Tray 1, Tray 2 or Tray 3.
Control Panel LED Display Description Response Required Wait Action Press the Action key in the event of a paper size error or when operating in the manual mode. Press the Action key. Printing will begin. Toner Low The imaging cartridge is low on toner but printing is still possible. Ready a new imaging cartridge. For details, see “Chapter 5 Maintenance”. ☞p. 5-1 No Cassette/No Tray No Cassette: The casstte for Tray 2 or Tray 3 is not in place.
Control Panel Description Response Required Paper Size Error The paper-size setting of the printer driver does not match the size of paper that has been detected in the tray. Load the correct size of paper or cancel the print job (by pressing the Action key) and change the paper-size setting in the driver. ☞pp. 3-3, 6-20 Paper Misfeed A paper misfeed occurred near the Multipurpose tray, Tray 2, Tray 3, Manual feeding tray, Lower-duplex unit, Drum unit, Fuser or Upper-duplex unit.
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Chapter Setting-up 2 Setting-up Chapter 2
Setting-up Chapter 2
Installation Precautions Installation Precautions A proper location helps to ensure that your printer provides you with the long service life for which it is designed. Double-check to make sure that the location you select has the following characteristics. ✓ Choose a location that is well-ventilated. ✓ Make sure there is no chance of ammonia or other organic gases ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ being generated in the area. The power outlet you plan to connect to should be nearby and unobstructed.
Installation Precautions Power Source The following are the power source requirements for this printer. • Power source: 120 - 127 V at 50 - 60 Hz Setting-up Chapter 2 • Voltage fluctuation: Within 120 V −10%, 127 V +6% • Frequency fluctuation: Within ±0.3% Note • Use a power source with minimal voltage and frequency fluctuation. • Only use an outlet that is rated for the voltage capacity specified for this printer. • Be sure to plug the power cord all the way into the outlet.
Installation Precautions Space Requirements Chapter 2 Be sure to provide space around the printer as indicated below, to ensure easier printer operation, paper and toner replacement, and maintenance.
Operational Precautions Operational Precautions Setting-up Chapter 2 Note the following important precautions whenever using the printer. Operating Environment The following describes the operating environment required when using the printer. • Temperature: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with fluctuation of 10°C (18°F) per hour • Humidity: 15% to 85% with fluctuation of 20% per hour Printer The following describes precautions for using the printer.
Operational Precautions • Never try to modify the printer. Doing so creates the danger of fire or electrical shock. • Always take care so that paper clips, staples, or other small pieces of metal do not get into the printer through its vents or other openings. Such objects create the danger of fire or electrical shock. • Do not allow water or other liquids to spill on or near the printer. Fire or electrical shock can occur should water or liquid come into contact with the printer.
Operational Precautions Printer Supplies Note the following precautions when handling printer supplies such as the imaging cartridge, and paper. Setting-up Chapter 2 • Avoid storing printer supplies in the following locations: ✓Areas subjected to direct sunlight. Additionally, the imaging cartridge must be protected from fluorescent light. ✓Areas exposed to open flame. ✓Areas subjected to high humidity. ✓Areas subjected to large amounts of dust.
Setting-up Setting-up See the separate Quick Guide for Installation and Reference that comes with the printer before unpacking. • Always use a shielded interface cable. Use of an unshielded cable can result in radio interference with data. • Keep all the boxes and packing materials that the printer comes in for later use when transporting the printer.
Setting-up Installing Tray 1 Using the left and right slots in the printer as guides, gently push Tray 1 until it cannot be inserted any further (as shown in the illustration). 2 Attach the tray cover onto Tray 1.
Setting-up Connecting the Power Cord 1 Make sure that the printer’s power switch is in the tion. 2 Connect one end of the power cord that comes with the printer to the power cord socket. Plug the other end into a power outlet.
Setting-up Loading Paper Remove the tray cover from Tray 1. 2 Open all three of the paper size guides.
Setting-up Place the paper stack onto the tray, print-side up. Secure the stack by adjusting the paper size guides. Setting-up Chapter 2 3 Note • A maximum level mark on the paper size guide shows how high you can stack paper on Tray 1. Make sure that paper is stacked no higher than this mark. 4 Replace the tray cover onto Tray 1.
Setting-up Turning On the Printer Setting-up Chapter 2 After connecting the printer to a power outlet, press the power switch to turn it on. Turning on the printer causes all the indicators on the control panel to light, which indicates that the printer is warming up. In about 23 seconds only the READY indicator remains lit, indicating that the printer is ready to print.
Setting-up Make sure that the printer and the computer you are connecting it to are both turned off. 2 Connect one end of the interface cable to the parallel port of the computer. 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel connector on the back of the printer. Secure the cable using the two clips on the parallel connector. Setting-up 1 Chapter 2 Connecting to a Computer See page 7-7 of this User’s Manual for cable specifications and pin assignments.
Options Options Setting-up Chapter 2 This section describes the optional items that are available for this printer: Memory SIMM(s), Duplex Unit, Second Paper Cassette Unit, Third Paper Cassette Unit, and the Network Interface Card. SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module) Many errors caused by data overload can be avoided by installing additional memory into the printer. This printer comes with 2 MB of memory.
Options Using a screwdriver, loosen and remove the two screws that secure the exterior side cover to the printer. 5 Clips secure the exterior side cover from the inside of the printer. Gently maneuver the exterior side cover until the clips release (see illustration). Setting-up Chapter 2 4 Caution • Do not touch any part of the main circuit inside of the printer.
Options With the exterior side cover removed, the internal side cover of the printer is exposed. With the screwdriver, loosen and remove the four screws that secure the internal side cover. 7 Remove the internal side cover to expose the main circuit.
Options 8 Being careful not to touch the connection points along the edge of the SIMM, insert the SIMM into the socket on the main circuit. • Insert the SIMM at an angle as shown and gently swing it into the socket. Setting-up Chapter 2 • Apply pressure until the SIMM locks into place. 9 10 Make sure both clips on the socket are pushed through the holes on the SIMM. Replace the internal side cover using the four screws.
Options Replace the external side cover using the two screws. 12 Select the Printer Information in the Printer Status Display and check to make sure that the “Printer Memory” item correctly shows the increase in memory capacity. If it does not, repeat the above steps making sure that the SIMM is installed correctly. See page 4-64 “Displaying Printer Information...”. Setting-up Chapter 2 11 Note • To release the SIMM from the socket, push out on the metal taps on each side of the socket.
Options • Take the duplex unit out of the shipping box. • Remove the plastic bag and all shipping materials. • Turn the printer off and then disconnect the power cord and interface cable from the printer. Installing the Duplex Unit 1 With a screwdriver or similar instrument, remove the flat clip that is attached to the back of the main unit of the printer. 2-19 Setting-up Your printer supports double-sided printing if the optional duplex unit is installed.
Options Align the “L” shaped duplex unit to the back of the main unit of the printer so that the bottom of the “L” is inside of the opening at the bottom of the printer. Setting-up Chapter 2 2 Note • Make sure that the connector of the unit is inserted into the printer securely.
Options With one hand holding the duplex unit in position, use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws that are permanently attached to the back of the duplex unit. Setting-up Chapter 2 3 Note • Hold up the duplex unit with your hand during installation until it is secured to the printer with the screws. 4 Connect the power cord to the printer and then turn the printer on. See “Connecting the Power Cord”, page 2-9. See “Turning On the Printer”, page 2-12.
Options Setting-up Chapter 2 Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit You can increase the paper-holding capacity of your printer by installing an optional second/third paper cassette unit. Each paper cassette unit can hold up to 500 sheets of paper. The second and third paper cassette units are interchangeable and can increase paperholding capacity to 1,000 sheets when installed together. Installing the Optional Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit • Take the paper cassette unit out of the shipping box.
Options 2 Set the printer onto the paper cassette unit using the coupling pins as a guide. • The printer weighs approximately 18 kg (39.7 lbs.) with the optional second paper cassette unit installed. Two people are recommended to lift it when necessary.
Options 3 Insert Tray 2 or Tray 3 into the paper cassette unit. Setting-up Chapter 2 Tray 2 Tray 3 Note • Be sure to use both hands whenever Tray 2 or Tray 3 is being removed from or inserted into the paper cassette unit.
Connect the power cord to the printer and then turn the printer on. See “Connecting the Power Cord”, page 2-9. See “Turning On the Printer”, page 2-12. 5 Select the Printer Information in the Printer Status Display to verify that Tray 2 or Tray 3 is displayed in the Printer Information dialog. See page 4-64 “Displaying Printer Information...”.
Options Network Interface Card (NIC) Setting-up Chapter 2 There is an optional 10/100BaseT network interface card that is supported by this printer. For details, please see the User’s Manual for the Network Interface Card. Installing the Optional Network Interface Card 1 2-26 Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord from the printer. Disconnect the cable from the interface connector.
Options Remove the screw that secures the cover panel to the back of the printer. Remove the cover panel. Note • Make sure that you do not misplace the cover panel or screws when you remove them. The screws will be used after the optional NIC is installed. 3 Take the NIC out of its carton. Note • When the NIC is taken out of its conductive bag or off its mat, hold it by its edges to avoid touching the terminals or the patterned surfaces. 4 Insert the NIC as shown in the diagram.
Options Secure the NIC into place using the same screws that were used to hold the cover panel. Setting-up Chapter 2 5 Note • Follow the NIC’s installation procedure in reverse to remove the NIC. 6 2-28 Connect the power cord to the printer and then turn the printer on. See “Connecting the Power Cord”, page 2-9. See “Turning On the Printer”, page 2-12.
Chapter Using the Printer Using the Printer 3 Chapter 3
Using the Printer Chapter 3
Paper Paper Caution • This printer is designed to print on only the following types of paper. Type Plain Paper weighing: 60 to 90 g/m2 16 to 24 lbs. Special Paper Recycled Paper weighing: 60 to 90 g/m2 16 to 24 lbs. Transparency Sheet Labels Letterhead Envelopes J-Post (Postcard ) size: 100 × 148 mm 4" × 5-3/4" Thick Paper weighing: 90 to 163 g/m2 24 to 43 lbs.
Paper Envelopes (Tray 1 and Manual Feed Tray) Paper Feeding Port Env. Com10 105 × 241mm 4-1/8" × 9-1/2" Env. DL 110 × 220mm 4-5/16" × 8-11/16" Env. C5 162 × 229mm 6-3/8" × 9" Env. Monarch 98 × 190mm 3-7/8"×7-1/2" Tray 1 Manual Feed Tray • Specialty paper is not supported for duplex printing. Using the Printer Chapter 3 Note • Do not use the following types of paper to avoid reduced print quality, a misfeed or a print failure. ✓ Paper already used in a thermal transfer printer or ink jet printer.
Loading Paper Loading Paper There are two primary sources that can be used to feed paper into the printer: Tray 1 and the manual feed tray. Tray 1 is the standard source for supplying paper to the printer. Various types and sizes of paper can be fed from this tray. Using the Printer Always remember that paper storage conditions greatly affect print quality. Store paper in its original package. Keep paper out of areas subject to extreme temperatures or humidity.
Loading Paper Loading Paper onto Tray 1 You can load up to 250 sheets of standard paper onto Tray 1. See page 3-1 for details on paper sizes and types. Remove the tray cover from Tray 1. 2 Open all three of the paper size guides.
Loading Paper Place a stack of paper in the center of Tray 1. Adjust the paper size guides so that both the left and the right sides of the paper stack are secure. Note • A maximum level mark on the paper size guide shows how high you can stack paper on Tray 1. Make sure that paper is stacked no higher than this mark. • Do not load additional paper until the paper currently loaded onto Tray 1 is completely used.
Loading Paper Using the Printer Chapter 3 4 3-6 Replace the tray cover onto Tray 1.
Loading Paper Loading Paper onto Tray 2/Tray 3 Note 1 Slide Tray 2/Tray 3 out of the second/third paper cassette unit as illustrated. Tray 3 Using the Printer Tray 2 Chapter 3 • Make sure that the Tray 2/Tray 3 cassette for the proper size of paper to be used for printing has been installed into the second/third paper cassette unit. For instructions on inserting (and removing) the Tray 2/ Tray 3 cassette into (and from) the second/third paper cassette unit, refer to Chapter 2.
Loading Paper Remove the cassette cover from Tray 2/Tray 3. 3 Press down on the paper lifting plate located inside of Tray 2/ Tray 3 until it locks.
Loading Paper Place a stack of up to 500 sheets of paper into Tray 2/Tray 3 so that the side that was facing up when the paper was unwrapped is still facing up. Note • A maximum level mark inside the inlet of Tray 2/Tray 3 shows how high you can stack paper. Make sure that paper is stacked no higher than this mark. Maximum level mark • Tray 2/Tray 3 does not support landscape-oriented paper-feeding. • Do not load additional paper until all the paper currently on Tray 2/ Tray 3 is completely used up.
Loading Paper 5 Replace the cassette cover and insert Tray 2/Tray 3 into the second/third paper cassette unit.
Loading Paper Loading Paper onto Manual Feed Tray 1 2 Make sure that the tray cover is properly attached to Tray 1. 3 Insert the sheet of paper into the manual feed tray with the side to be printed facing up. 3-11 Using the Printer Chapter 3 Open the paper size guides.
Loading Paper Adjust the paper size guides so that both sides of the paper are secure. Using the Printer Chapter 3 4 Note • Insert only one sheet of paper or one envelope at a time when feeding manually.
Loading Paper Printing on Envelopes The manual feed tray supports feeds of Commercial 10, Monarch, DL and C5 envelopes. Place the envelope with the side to be printed facing up on the tray. The flap of the envelope should be facing down and to the left. 2 Make sure that the envelope is placed in the center of the tray and that it is secured by the paper size guides. Using the Printer 1 Chapter 3 Manually feed envelopes one by one into the manual feed tray.
Loading Paper • Do not use envelopes that are self-adhesive. Use only envelopes that have standard sealing that sticks after it is moistened. • Use envelopes of which flaps run the entire length of the envelope. Envelopes that seal at one end will not feed properly. • Do not use envelopes that have a window. Such envelopes can seriously damage the printer. • Never use envelopes that have clasps or any other type of fastener that can damage the printer.
Loading Paper Duplex Printing This feature prints document data on both sides of a sheet of paper. Installation of the optional duplex unit is required to perform duplex printing. You can choose either Long Edge Binding or Short Edge Binding when generating duplex documents.
Loading Paper The supported paper types and sizes for duplex printing are as follows. Paper Type Plain paper: 64 to 90 g/m2 (17 to 24 lb) Recycled paper: 64 to 90 g/m2 (17 to 24 lb) Note Chapter 3 • Do not use special paper (transparencies, labels, envelopes, letterhead, J-Post and thick paper) for duplex printing. Paper Size A4, A5, JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Invoice.
Chapter Printer Driver and Status Display Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 4
Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4
Introduction Introduction This printer driver was especially designed to provide true Windowsbased printing for your Minolta printer. The driver consists of three programs: the printer status display, Masquerade and the driver itself. Important! • This printer driver is located on the CD-ROM that comes with your printer. If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive or you wish to download the updated printer driver, it can be downloaded from the Minolta Web site at http://www.minoltaprinters.com.
System Requirements Note Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 • Use of a poor quality parallel cable may adversely affect input. • In order to achieve the best results for your printed documents, your computer should be equipped with at least 16 MB (Windows 95/98), or 32 MB (Windows NT 4.0) of RAM. Additional RAM beyond the recommended 32 MB (Windows 95/98), or 64 MB (Windows NT 4.0), will allow your printer to provide you with the high standards of performance for which it was designed.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 This section provides information on installing the printer driver under Windows 95/98. It also tells you how to uninstall the printer driver when necessary. The printer driver must be installed using the CD-ROM’s installer. To Install the Printer Driver Using the Installer (Auto Run) Insert the Printer Driver CD-ROM into your computer’s CDROM drive.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 Caution Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 • The printer driver must be installed using the CD-ROM’s installer. Do not use the Add Printer wizard from the Printers folder. Installation through the Add Printer wizard will prevent the printer from performing properly. 3 4 On the Installer screen, click GDI Printer Driver.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 Note 2. Click the Adobe Acrobat Reader button. This starts installation of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. If your system already has Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, skip this step (Step 2) and jump directly to Step 3. 3. On the Installer screen, click the Quit button. 4. Double-click My Computer and then click the CD-ROM (D:). 5. While the CD-ROM (D:) is highlighted, right click, select Open, and then left click. 6.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 7 8 9 10 4-6 Select the appropriate port. Check Set as default printer if you want to use the printer as this default printer or leave this option unchecked if you do not want it as the default. Click the OK button to display the next dialog. Rename the printer if you want and then click OK. To proceed without renaming the printer, just click OK.
Change the directory name if you want or leave the default directory name. Next, click Install to start actual GDI Printer Driver installation. 12 Click Yes (recommended) to print a test page or No if you want to proceed without printing a test page.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 13 The Minolta Printer Utilities dialog on your computer screen contains icons for Minolta PageWorks-Pro 18L Help, Minolta PageWorks-Pro 18L Status, and Uninstall. If you selected the PostScript Support option in Step 6 of this procedure, it also has a Masquerade icon. Note Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 • The Masquerade icon is not displayed if you did not select the PostScript Support option in Step 6.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 In the Non-PostScript Printers area, select Minolta PageWorks/ Pro 18L on LPT1: and then click the Install button. 17 After a few moments, the Minolta PageWorks/Pro (PSCRIPT) Properties dialog appears.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 18 19 Click OK to display the next dialog. 20 Click the Exit button to complete installation of PostScript Driver (ZScript). Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 Confirm that Minolta PageWorks/Pro (PSCRIPT) is in the Installed ZScript Printers area of the Masquerade dialog.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 21 On the taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers. 22 Confirm that two icons named Minolta PageWorks/Pro 18L and Minolta PageWorks/Pro (PSCRIPT) are shown in the Printers Note • The Minolta PageWorks/Pro (PSCRIPT) icon does not appear in the Printers dialog if you do not perform Steps 15 through 20 to install PostScript Driver (ZScript). 4-11 Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 dialog.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 Print Test Page: Example An example of the test page is shown below. Make sure that “Minolta PageWorks/Pro 18L” is indicated as the printer model on the test page. This confirms that the printer driver has been correctly installed.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 To Uninstall the Printer Driver Note • Skip steps 1 through 6 of the following procedure if you do not have PostScript Driver (ZScript) installed on your computer. Turn on your computer and start up Windows 95 or Windows 98. Chapter 4 To start uninstallation of PostScript Driver (ZScript), click Start on the taskbar, point to Programs, point to Minolta Printer Utilities, and then click Masquerade.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 In the Installed ZScript Printers area, click Minolta PageWorks/Pro (PSCRIPT) and then click Remove. 4 Click Exit.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 On the taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers. 6 Confirm that the Minolta PageWorks/Pro (PSCRIPT) icon is no longer displayed in the Printers dialog. 7 To start uninstallation of the GDI Printer Driver, click Start on the taskbar, point to Programs, point to Minolta Printer Utilities, and then click Uninstall.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 8 Click Yes to proceed with the uninstall operation or No to abort. Note • This uninstall operation will delete all of the printer driver(s) that are currently installed in the Minolta Printer Utilities group. 9 Click Yes to delete the directory that contains the Minolta Printer Utilities program. 10 In the next dialog that appears, click Yes to restart the computer.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98 On the taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers. 12 Confirm that the Minolta PageWorks/Pro 18L icon is no longer shown in the Printers dialog.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 This section provides information on installing the printer driver on a computer running Windows NT 4.0. It also tells you how to uninstall the printer driver when necessary. To Install the Printer Driver Using the Installer (Auto Run) Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 1 2 4-18 Turn on your computer and start up Windows NT 4.0.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 Note • The configuration of some computers may prevent the opening screen from appearing automatically. If the screen does not appear, doubleclick setup.exe in the CD-ROM. Caution 3 4 On the Installer screen, click GDI Printer Driver. 5 Select Local Printer. 6 Click the OK button to display the next dialog. Printer Driver and Status Display Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to complete the installation.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 7 4-20 Select installation options.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 Note 2. Click the Adobe Acrobat Reader button. This starts installation of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. If your system already has Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, skip this step (Step 2) and jump directly to Step 3. 3. On the Installer screen, click the Quit button. 4. Double-click My Computer and then click the CD-ROM (D:). 5. While the CD-ROM (D:) is highlighted, right click, select Open, and then left click.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 8 If the computer onto which you are installing the driver is a print server, check the Server Install checkbox. Note • If your printer is connected to a network, we recommend consulting your network administrator and referring to the Network Interface Card Manuals. If you plan to use the printer as a network printer, type in a name for Share Name.
12 Check Set as default printer if you want to use the printer as this default printer or leave this option unchecked if you do not want it as the default. 13 14 Click the OK button to display the next dialog. Printer Driver and Status Display Rename the printer if you want and then click OK. To proceed without renaming the printer, just click OK. Chapter 4 Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.
15 Change the directory name if you want or leave the default directory name. Next, click Install to start actual GDI Printer Driver installation. 16 Click Yes (recommended) to print a test page or No if you want to proceed without printing a test page. Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 17 The Minolta Printer Utilities dialog on your computer screen contains icons for Minolta PageWorks-Pro 18L Help, Minolta PageWorks-Pro 18L Status, and Uninstall. If you selected the PostScript Support option in Step 7 of this procedure, it also has a Masquerade icon. Note 18 19 On the Installer screen, click the Quit button. To start installation of PostScript Driver (ZScript), double-click the Masquerade icon in the Minolta Printer Utilities dialog.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 In the Non-PostScript Printers area, select Minolta PageWorks/ Pro 18L on LPT1: and then click the Install button. 21 After a few moments, the Minolta PageWorks/Pro (PSCRIPT) Properties dialog appears.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 22 23 Click OK to display the next dialog. 24 Click the Exit button to complete installation of PostScript Driver (ZScript). Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 Confirm that Minolta PageWorks/Pro (PSCRIPT) is in the Installed ZScript Printers area of the Masquerade dialog.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 25 On the taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers. 26 Confirm that two icons named Minolta PageWorks/Pro 18L and Minolta PageWorks/Pro (PSCRIPT) are shown in the Printers Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 dialog. Note • The Minolta PageWorks/Pro (PSCRIPT) icon does not appear in the Printers dialog if you do not perform Steps 19 through 24 to install PostScript Driver (ZScript).
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 Print Test Page: Example An example of the test page is shown below. Make sure that “Minolta PageWorks/Pro 18L” is indicated as the printer model on the test page. This confirms that the printer driver has been correctly installed.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 To Uninstall the Printer Driver Note • Skip steps 1 through 6 of the following procedure if you do not have PostScript Driver (ZScript) installed on your computer. Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 1 2 4-30 Turn on your computer and start up Windows NT 4.0. To start uninstallation of PostScript Driver (ZScript), click Start on the taskbar, point to Programs, point to Minolta Printer Utilities, and then click Masquerade.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 In the Installed Zscript Printers area, click Minolta PageWorks/ Pro (PSCRIPT) and then click Remove. 4 Click Exit.
5 On the taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers. 6 Confirm that the Minolta PageWorks/Pro (PSCRIPT) icon is no longer displayed in the Printers dialog. 7 To start uninstallation of the GDI Printer Driver, click Start on the taskbar, point to Programs, point to Minolta Printer Utilities, and then click Uninstall. Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 Note • This uninstall operation will delete all of the printer driver(s) that are currently installed in the Minolta Printer Utilities group. 9 Click Yes to delete the directory that contains the Minolta Printer Utilities program. 10 In the next dialog that appears, click Yes to restart the computer. 4-33 Chapter 4 Click Yes to proceed with the uninstall operation or No to abort.
Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT 4.0 On the taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers. 12 Confirm that the Minolta PageWorks/Pro 18L icon is no longer shown in the Printers dialog.
Registering the Status Display Registering the Status Display The Status Display provides you with a variety of useful information about the current status of your printer. It is installed automatically when you install the printer driver. Optional registration in the StartUp directory of Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0 allows the Status Display to automatically reside on your desktop. Follow the instructions provided for registering the Status Display according to your operating environment.
Registering the Status Display Registering the Status Display Under Windows 95/Windows 98 The screen images that appear in this section are examples of Status Display registration under Windows 95. Actual screen images may appear differently under Windows 98, however, the registration procedure is the same. This procedure must be followed only after the successful installation of the printer driver. Click on the Start button, go to the Settings menu and click on the Taskbar... item.
Registering the Status Display Click the Add button that is located in the Customize Start Menu box to open the Create Shortcut dialog. 4 Use the Browse button to search for the Zjst402w file (for this example it is assumed that the file is installed under C:\Windows\Zjst402w.exe). 5 6 Click the Windows file and then click the Open button. 7 Click the Zjst402w file and then click Open to return to the Create Shortcut dialog.
8 Select the StartUp folder from the “Select folder to place shortcut in” box and then click Next>. 9 Enter a name for the shortcut to the Status Display into the Select a Title for the Program dialog and click Finish. Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 Registering the Status Display 10 11 4-38 Click the OK button in the Taskbar Properties. Restart the computer.
Registering the Status Display Chapter 4 Make sure that the Minolta PageWorks/Pro 18L Status Display appears on your desktop and that the Status Display icon appears on the Windows taskbar.
Registering the Status Display Registering the Status Display Under Windows NT 4.0 This procedure must be followed only after the successful installation of the printer driver. Click on the Start button, go to the Settings menu and click on the Taskbar... item. 2 Click on the Start Menu Programs tab in the Taskbar Properties dialog that appears.
Registering the Status Display Click the Add button that is located in the Customize Start Menu box to open the Create Shortcut dialog. 4 Use the Browse button to search for the Zjst402w file (for this example it is assumed that the file is installed under C:\Winnt\Zjst402w.exe). 5 6 Click the Winnt file and then click the Open button. 7 Click the Zjst402w file and then click Open to return to the Create Shortcut dialog.
8 Select the Startup folder from the “Select folder to place shortcut in” box and then click Next>. 9 Enter a name for the shortcut to the Status Display into the Select a Title for the Program dialog and click Finish. Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 Registering the Status Display 10 11 4-42 Click the OK button in the Taskbar Properties. Restart the computer.
Registering the Status Display Chapter 4 Make sure that the Minolta PageWorks/Pro 18L Status Display appears on your desktop and that the Status Display icon appears on the Windows taskbar.
Displaying the Driver Setup Dialog (Windows 95/98/NT 4.0) Displaying the Driver Setup Dialog (Windows 95/98/NT 4.0) Use the following procedure to display the driver setup dialog under Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0. To Display the Driver Setup Dialog Under Windows 95/98 Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers to display the Printers dialog. 2 In the Printers dialog, click the Minolta PageWorks/Pro 18L icon. 3 In the Printers dialog, select Properties from the File menu.
Displaying the Driver Setup Dialog (Windows 95/98/NT 4.0) Chapter 4 On the → 32-bit SuperDriver Setup tab of the Properties dialog, the following dialog appears.
Displaying the Driver Setup Dialog (Windows 95/98/NT 4.0) To Display the Driver Setup Dialog Under Windows NT 4.0 Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers to display the Printers dialog. 2 In the Printers dialog, click the Minolta PageWorks/Pro 18L icon. 3 In the Printers dialog, select Document Defaults… from the File menu.
Displaying the Driver Setup Dialog (Windows 95/98/NT 4.0) Chapter 4 The following dialog appears.
Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98/NT4.0 Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98/NT4.0 Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 The features of the printer driver allow you to control a wide variety of printer parameters from your computer. The following sections provide an overview of the printer driver’s properties. The settings that are specified in the Properties dialog will become the default settings for the printer driver. The dialog is opened from the Windows 95/98/NT 4.
Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98/NT4.0 Common Buttons The following buttons appear at the bottom of each tab. OK Click to exit the properties dialog, saving any changes made. Cancel Click to exit the properties dialog without saving any changes made. Apply Click to save all changes without exiting the properties dialog. Help Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 Click to view online help.
Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98/NT4.0 Paper Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 The Paper tab contains functions that effect the format and output of your printed documents. Paper Size The various sizes of paper that are supported by your printer are displayed in the drop-down list. Select the appropriate size.
Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98/NT4.0 Copies This item specifies the number of copies to be printed. You can specify any value from 1 to 999. Orientation This setting allows you to determine how your document is positioned on the printed page (see Portrait and Landscape). Portrait Portrait documents are printed lengthwise (vertically), relative to the page. Paper Source The Paper Source item specifies the tray from which paper is fed from the printer.
Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98/NT4.0 Page Layout Chapter 4 The Page Layout tab contains a realtime graphic mirror of most driver settings as well as the following features. Printer Driver and Status Display N-up The N-up settings allow you to print multiple documents on a single page. Click on the drop-down list to view the possible selections. Off 2 up This default setting specifies one document per sheet of paper. This setting will print two documents onto one sheet of paper.
Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98/NT4.0 You can place a border between N-up documents by checking the Border Line box. N-up Window Note • The Scaling feature of the printer driver cannot be used when printing N-up documents. Watermark Watermarks are placed on a document to quickly alert the reader to the nature of its content. For example: CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT, etc. Through the driver, you can specify several guidelines that effect the style, content and placement of watermarks.
Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98/NT4.0 Watermarks can be specified to appear on the first page only of a multipage document by clicking the First Page Only box. Otherwise, a watermark that is specified to appear will be placed on every page of the multi-page document. When the In Background box is checked, watermarks will appear as shadow-text behind the actual content of the document. When the In Background box is not checked, watermarks are superimposed over the actual content of the document.
Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98/NT4.0 String The contents of the watermark that you wish to create are entered here. Shading The density of the watermark that will appear on the document is specified here. Style These settings can be used to specify the style of the watermark’s font. Angle Rotate the angle of the watermark’s placement through the value specified in this box. Position Adjust the vertical and horizontal values to position the watermark on the document.
Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98/NT4.0 Scaling Note • The Scaling feature of the printer driver cannot be used when printing N-up documents. You can adjust the area of a document through the Scaling feature. The maximum percentage of enlargement is 200. The maximum percentage of reduction is 50. Duplex The Duplex feature enables your printer to support double-sided printing.
Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98/NT4.0 The Image tab provides the controls for specifying the format of data transfer from the host computer as well as the print resolution. Chapter 4 Image This setting is optimal for printing documents that will be sent via facsimile. Enhance Contrast This setting enhances the definition between dark and light. Resolution The resolution setting determines the dots per inch (dpi) used when a document is printed.
Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98/NT4.0 Detail... Click this button to open the Graphics pop-up dialog. Chapter 4 Graphics (pop-up dialog) Printer Driver and Status Display Adjustment The sliders can be used to control the definition, tones and lighting of an image in terms of Contrast, Brightness and Sharpness. Usually, the median values toward the center of the bars will provide the best display.
Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98/NT4.0 Device Option To remove an option from the Installed Options list, select the option and click the Remove button. Removed options can be reinstalled using the add procedure. About This tab displays version and copyright information about this printer driver. 4-59 Printer Driver and Status Display To add an available option from the Installable Options list to the Installed Options list, select the option and click the Add button.
Using the Printer Status Display Using the Printer Status Display The Printer Status Display provides you with a variety of useful information about the current status of your printer. Note • Optional registration in the StartUp directory of Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0 allows the Status Display to automatically reside on your desktop. For a detailed explanation for registering the Status Display, see page 4-35.
Using the Printer Status Display This area displays text messages that describe the current operational status of the printer. How to recover This area provides you with explanations of what you need to do in order to correct problems and recover from error conditions. Warning Status This area displays text messages that warn you of such conditions as low toner. Printer Status figure This area shows a graphic representation of the printer and indicates where there is a problem.
Using the Printer Status Display Controlling Pop Up Messages Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 On the Display menu, click Select Pop up Message.... • The Activate Popup list shows error conditions that cause popup error messages to appear. • The Inactivate Popup list shows error conditions that do not cause popup error messages to appear. • To move an error condition from the Inactivate Popup list to the Activate Popup list, click on the error condition to highlight it and then click Add.
Using the Printer Status Display Switching Between the Expanded and Reduced Views You can use the following procedure to switch between the expanded and reduced views of the Printer Status Display. On the Display menu, click Reduce to reduce the size of the display, or Expand to expand it. On-line Help Use the Help menu to display online help about the Status Display.
Using the Printer Status Display Displaying Printer Information... Printer Driver and Status Display Chapter 4 On the Display menu, click Printer Information.... Page Count This counter keeps track of the total number of pages that have been output by the printer. Tray 2 “Tray 2: Installed” will be displayed here to indicate when a second cassette unit has been installed onto the printer.
Maintenance Chapter 5 5 Maintenance Chapter
Maintenance Chapter 5
Replacing the Imaging Cartridge Replacing the Imaging Cartridge The imaging cartridge contains the print drum and a supply of toner. If you print typical business A4 size pages with 5% coverage of toner, the imaging cartridge lasts for approximately 9,000 pages. However, the life of the imaging cartridge varies with the actual density of toner that is used.
Replacing the Imaging Cartridge To Replace the Imaging Cartridge Caution 1 Turn the printer off and then disconnect the power cord and interface cable from the printer. 2 Close the face-down tray and press the top cover release button to open the top cover. Maintenance Chapter 5 • The fusing unit inside the printer can become very hot during operation. Do not touch the area to avoid injury.
Replacing the Imaging Cartridge Note • Be sure to close the face-down tray before opening the top cover to prevent injuries. Remove the old imaging cartridge. Maintenance Chapter 5 3 Note • Do not touch the shutter of the imaging cartridge to avoid causing damage to the drum unit. When handling the imaging cartridge, always use the handle.
Replacing the Imaging Cartridge Take a new imaging cartridge out of the box. Holding it with both hands, shake it 4 or 5 times in the direction of the arrows to distribute the toner evenly. 5 Install the imaging cartridge securely into the printer by sliding the pins on each side of the cartridge along the grooves of the cartridge guide.
Replacing the Imaging Cartridge Chapter 5 Close the top cover and press it down gently but firmly until it locks into place.
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Dust, dirt, and paper debris on the outer surfaces and inside the printer can interfere with printer performance. Clean the printer regularly. Note • Use a soft cloth to clean the printer. Never use abrasives or corrosive detergents. Caution • The fusing unit can become very hot during operation. Do not touch the area to avoid injury.
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Paper Transport Roller Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord. Close the face-down tray and press the top cover release button to open the top cover. Chapter 5 1 2 Note Maintenance • Be sure to close the face-down tray before opening the top cover to prevent injuries.
Cleaning the Printer 3 Remove the imaging cartridge. • Immediately wrap the imaging cartridge with a cloth to protect it from overexposure to light. 4 Maintenance Chapter 5 Note 5-8 Pull back on the cover that protects the paper transport roller located at the bottom of the printer chamber.
Cleaning the Printer Use a soft cloth to wipe the paper transport roller. 6 Reinstall the imaging cartridge as shown on page 5-4 and 5-5.
Cleaning the Printer Maintenance Chapter 5 7 5-10 Close the top cover and press it down gently but firmly until it locks into place.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chapter 6
Troubleshooting Chapter 6
Technical Support Technical support for all Minolta PageWorks printer products is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 1-800-459-3250 (from within North America). Minolta also maintains a Web site which provides printer driver downloads, Frequently Asked Questions and handles all e-mail requests for technical assistance at: http://www.minoltaprinters.com.
Clearing a Paper Misfeed Clearing a Paper Misfeed Inside the Printer Use the following procedure to remove a misfed paper from inside the printer. Caution • The fusing unit inside the printer can become very hot during operation. Do not touch the area to avoid injury. Close the face-down tray and press the top cover release button to open the top cover. Troubleshooting Chapter 6 1 Note • Be sure to close the face-down tray before opening the top cover to prevent injuries.
Clearing a Paper Misfeed 2 Remove the imaging cartridge. Note Troubleshooting Chapter 6 • Immediately wrap the imaging cartridge with a cloth to protect it from overexposure to light.
Clearing a Paper Misfeed Pull the end of the paper that is visible straight out of the printer. Troubleshooting Chapter 6 3 Caution • Do not touch the image transfer roller.
Clearing a Paper Misfeed Reinstall the imaging cartridge as shown on page 5-4 and 5-5. 5 Close the top cover and press it down gently but firmly until it locks into place.
Clearing a Paper Misfeed Paper Output Misfeed Troubleshooting Chapter 6 Pull the misfed paper straight out of the printer.
Clearing a Paper Misfeed Paper Input Misfeed (from Tray 1) Remove the tray cover and pull the misfed paper straight out of the printer. Paper Input Misfeed (from Manual Feed Tray) Troubleshooting Chapter 6 Pull the misfed paper straight out of the printer.
Clearing a Paper Misfeed Paper Input Misfeed (from Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit) Remove the cassette cover and pull out Tray 2/Tray 3 from the second/third paper cassette unit. Press down on the stack of paper until the paper lifting plate locks. Tray 2 Tray 3 Remove the stack of paper from the tray and pull the misfed paper straight out of the printer.
Clearing a Paper Misfeed Paper Misfeed in the Duplex Unit Upper Misfeed Open the duplex upper cover and pull out the misfed paper. Duplex upper cover Lower Misfeed Troubleshooting Chapter 6 Open the duplex lower cover and remove the misfed paper.
Print Quality Problems Print Quality Problems The following provides information on most print quality problems you might encounter. If the advice provided here does not solve your problem, contact Minolta Technical Support. Blank pages Black pages • The imaging cartridge may be defective. Remove the imaging cartridge and check it for damage. Replace the imaging cartridge if necessary (page 5-2). • Your printer may require servicing. Contact Minolta Technical Support.
Print Quality Problems Printout too light • The imaging cartridge may be running out of toner. Remove the imaging cartridge and rock it left and right a few times to distribute remaining toner. If the problem persists, replace the imaging cartridge (page 5-2). • The imaging cartridge may be defective. Remove the imaging cartridge and check it for damage. Replace the imaging cartridge if necessary (page 5-2). Printout too dark Troubleshooting Chapter 6 • The imaging cartridge may be defective.
Print Quality Problems Blurred background • The imaging cartridge may be defective. Remove the imaging cartridge and check it for damage. Replace the imaging cartridge if necessary (page 5-2). • The toner may be unevenly distributed inside the imaging cartridge. Remove the imaging cartridge and rock it left and right a few times to distribute remaining toner. • The imaging cartridge may be defective. Remove the imaging cartridge and check it for damage.
Print Quality Problems White or black line • The imaging cartridge may be defective. Remove the cartridge and check it for damage. Replace the cartridge if necessary (page 5-2). 6-13 Troubleshooting • The toner may be unevenly distributed inside the imaging cartridge. Remove the imaging cartridge and rock it left and right a few times to distribute remaining toner. • The imaging cartridge may be defective. Remove the cartridge and check it for damage. Replace the cartridge if necessary (page 5-2).
Print Quality Problems No output Failure to produce output may indicate a communications problem between the printer and your computer. Check the following points to see if you can correct the problem. If problems persist, contact Minolta Technical Support. Are you using the correct type of printer cable? Save the data you are trying to print and close all the applications currently open on your computer. Next, reset your computer to send a break signal to the printer.
Messages Messages Error (amber) Indicator lights On Toner empty (amber) Paper empty (amber) Off Ready (green) Blinking See the explanation for Ready on the LED chart. ☞p. 6-16 On or blinking See the explanation for Error on the LED chart. ☞p. 6-20 Error LED Note • The LED display will change as you press the Action key. • The appearance of this icon throughout this manual indicates when you need to press the Action key.
Messages When the Ready LED is on (1/4) Description Initializing Power on, initializing. Warming Up Printer is warming up. Ready Printer is ready and able to print.
Messages When the Ready LED is on (2/4) LED Display Power Save Description Response Required Printer has entered the Power Save Mode. The imaging cartridge is low on toner but printing is still possible. Prepare to replace the imaging cartridge with a new one. ☞p. 5-1 Wait Action Press the Action key in the event of a paper size error or when operating in the manual mode. Press the Action key. Printing will begin.
Messages When the Ready LED is on (3/4) LED Display Description Response Required The paper supply of Tray 1 is empty. Add paper. ☞pp. 2-10, 3-4 Tray 2 Paper Empty The paper supply of Tray 2 is empty. Add paper. ☞p. 3-7 Tray 3 Paper Empty The paper supply of Tray 3 is empty. Size Mismatch The wrong size of paper has been detected in Tray 1, Tray 2 or Tray 3.
Messages When the Ready LED is on (4/4) A print job was sent using the Tray 2 setting in the printer driver, even though Tray 2 is not installed on the printer. Tray 3 No Cassette/ No Tray 3 The cassette for Tray 3 is not in place. A print job was sent using the Tray 3 setting in the printer driver, even though Tray 3 is not installed on the printer. Duplex Unit Not Available A duplex print job has been sent to a printer that is not equipped with a duplex unit.
Messages When the Error LED is on (1/8) LED Display Buffer Overflow Description Response Required The buffer cannot handle the volume of data being sent. Cancel the print job through the printer driver. Turn the printer off then on again and resend the print job. Cover Open The cover is open. Paper Size Error The paper-size setting of the printer driver does not match the size of paper that has been detected in the tray.
Messages When the Error LED is on (2/8) Paper Misfeed 1 A paper misfeed occurred near the multipurpose tray. Paper Misfeed 2 A paper misfeed occurred near Tray 2. Paper Misfeed 3 A paper misfeed occurred near Tray 3. Paper Misfeed 4 A paper misfeed occurred near the manual feeding tray. Response Required Remove the misfed sheet of paper. For details, see “Clearing a Paper Misfeed”. ☞p.
Messages When the Error LED is on (3/8) LED Display Description A paper misfeed occurred near the lower-duplex unit. Paper Misfeed 6 A paper misfeed occurred near the imaging cartridge. Paper Misfeed 7 A paper misfeed occurred near the fuser. Paper Misfeed 8 A paper misfeed occurred near the upper-duplex unit. Troubleshooting Chapter 6 Paper Misfeed 5 6-22 Response Required Remove the misfed sheet of paper. For details, see “Clearing a Paper Misfeed”. ☞p.
Messages When the Error LED is on (4/8) Response Required Cover Open (Duplex Unit) The cover of the duplex unit is open. Wrong Media (Duplex Unit) The wrong media has been loaded into the duplex unit. Place the specified type of paper into the correct tray. ☞p. 3-16 Wrong Size (Duplex Unit) The wrong size of paper has been loaded into the duplex unit. Place the specified size of paper into the correct tray. ☞p.
Messages When the Error LED is on (5/8) LED Display Video Under Run Description The buffer cannot handle the volume of data being sent. Response Required Cancel the print job through the printer driver. Turn the printer off then on again and resend the print job. Lower the resolution setting and resend the print job. A controller error occurred at the parallel port. I/O Error (Network) A network port error occurred. Turn the printer off then on again.
Messages When the Error LED is on (6/8) LED Display Fatal Error: HSYNC Abnormal Description Response Required An engine error has occurred. Turn the printer off then on again. If the problem persists, contact customer support or your dealer.
Messages When the Error LED is on (7/8) LED Display Fatal Error: Fuser Low Temperature Description Response Required An engine error has occurred. Turn the printer off then on again. If the problem persists, contact customer support or your dealer. Fatal Error: SRAM, DRAM, ROM, Engine I/F, CPU Troubleshooting Chapter 6 Fatal Error: Fuser Overheat 6-26 A controller error has occurred.
Messages When the Error LED is on (8/8) Response Required Fatal Error: Fuser Warm Up An error occurred at the fusing unit. Turn the printer off then on again. If the problem persists, contact customer support or your dealer. Fatal Error: Fuser Fan An error occurred at the fan for the fusing unit. Fatal Error: P/H Fan An error occurred at the fan.
Troubleshooting Chapter 6 MEMO
Chapter 7 Specifications Specifications Chapter 7
Specifications Chapter 7
PageWorks 18L Printer PageWorks 18L Printer Type: Desktop laser beam printer Print system: Electrostatic dry powder imaging system Exposure system: Laser diode + polygon mirror scanning Resolution: 600 dpi × 600 dpi 1200 dpi × 600dpi Print speed: One sided: First print: One sided: Paper sizes: A4, A5, JIS B5, DL Envelope, C5 Envelope, Letter, Legal, Executive, Invoice, Com 10 Envelope, Monarch Envelope, J-Post Media: Plain paper (60 to 90 g/m2; 16 to 24 lbs.
PageWorks 18L Printer Operating temperature: 10° to 35°C Operating humidity: 15% to 85% Power consumption: 820 W or less Standby (average): 60W or less Power save (average): 30W or less Amperage: 7.0 A or less (120 V) Imaging cartridge life: 9,000 prints min. (black-to-white ratio of 5% or less) The imaging cartridge that comes with the printer is capable of producing approximately 5,000 A4-size prints. Power supply: 120 - 127 V, 50 - 60 Hz Acoustic noise: 67 dB(A) max. (operating); 33 dB(A) max.
PageWorks 18L Printer Chapter 7 Second paper cassette unit; Third paper cassette unit; Duplex unit; DRAM SIMM; NIC (Network Interface Card) (options available from local dealer) Specifications Options: 7-3
Second Paper Cassette Unit (Option) Second Paper Cassette Unit (Option) Paper feeding system: One-way system Paper types: Ordinary plain paper (60 to 90 g/m2; 16 to 24 lbs.); recycled paper (60 to 90 g/m2; 16 to 24 lbs.
Third Paper Cassette Unit (Option) Third Paper Cassette Unit (Option) Paper feeding system: One-way system Paper types: Ordinary plain paper (60 to 90 g/m2; 16 to 24 lbs.); recycled paper (60 to 90 g/m2; 16 to 24 lbs.
Duplex Unit (Option) Duplex Unit (Option) Paper feeding system: One-way system Paper types: Ordinary plain paper (64 to 90 g/m2; 17 to 24 lbs.); recycled paper (64 to 90 g/m2; 17 to 24 lbs.) Paper size: A4, A5, JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Invoice Operating temperature: 10° to 35°C Operating humidity: 15% to 85% External dimensions: 10-3/4" (274 mm) Width: 12-3/4" (322 mm) Depth: Weight: 6" (151 mm) Approximately 5 lbs. (2.
Interface Connector and Cable Interface Connector and Cable Be sure to use only a parallel interface cable that meets the specifications described below. Length: Less than 10 feet (3 meters) Connectors: Printer: Parallel 36-pin connector PC: EIA 25-pin connector Cable type: Shielded. Each signal and ground pair should be twisted.
SIMM (Option) SIMM (Option) You can expand printer memory by adding a single in-line memory module (SIMM). SIMMs are available from Minolta Technical Support.
Appendix Glossary A Glossary Appendix A
Glossary Appendix A
Glossary application A software program that performs a particular function, such as generating graphics or spreadsheets. ASCII Acronym for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. base weight SEE paper basis weight. bitmap A text character or graphic image that is defined by a pattern of dots. click To press and release a mouse button quickly. Often used to select an object. SEE double-click. control panel A bank of indicators that show the current status of the printer.
Glossary Appendix A Glossary double-click Pressing a mouse button twice in quick succession while keeping the mouse in place. Often used to open a dialog or enable a function. SEE click. duplex unit (option) An option that can be installed onto your printer in order to generate double-sided, or duplex documents. Ethernet interface connector (10/100BaseT) (option) This port is used to connect the printer to an Ethernet.
manual feed tray Used to feed paper and envelopes into the printer manually. N-up printing A series of printer settings that produces multiple, reduced documents on one sheet of paper. Network Interface Card (NIC) (option) Facilitates the network connection of the printer. off line A state in which the printer cannot receive data or perform any other operation. on line A state in which the printer can receive data and operate.
Glossary Appendix A Glossary paper transport roller A rolling mechanism that carries the paper through the various functions of the printer during the printing process. parallel interface An output/input port utilizing multiple data circuitry. parallel interface connector A connector that enables the transfer of data between the printer and the computer. peripheral device Any device that can be attached to the computer, such as a printer.
screen font A typeface that can be displayed on the computer’s monitor. second paper cassette unit (option) An available option for your printer that expands printing capacity. A tray unit that feeds an additional 500 sheets of paper to the printer. SIMM Acronym for single in-line memory module. third paper cassette unit (option) An available option for your printer that expands printing capacity. A tray unit that feeds an additional 500 sheets of paper to the printer.
Glossary Appendix A Glossary Tray 3 (option) Five types of optional Tray 3 cassettes can be installed into the third paper cassette unit (SEE third paper cassette unit). Each cassette can hold up 500 sheets of one of the following paper sizes: A4, JIS B5, Legal, Letter and Executive. typeface Refers to the design of a font. watermark A superimposed line of text or graphic upon a printed document.
Appendix Quick Reference Quick Reference B Appendix B
Quick Reference Appendix B
The LED Display Quick Reference The LED display of the control panel is an important tool for identifying the operating status of your printer. Use the LED display in combination with the Troubleshooting chapter of this manual to maintain the high level of performance that your printer was engineered to provide. Indicator lights On Off Appendix B The LED Display Blinking Action key • The LED display will change as you press the Action key.
The LED Display When the Ready LED is on (1/2) Warming Up ☞p. 6-16 Ready ☞p. 6-16 Power Save ☞p. 6-17 Toner Low ☞pp. 5-1, Wait Action ☞p. 6-17 Quick Reference Appendix B Initializing ☞p. 6-16 6-17 Slowly blinking Tray 1 Paper Empty Tray 2 Paper Empty Tray 3 Paper Empty ☞pp. 2-10, 3-4, 6-18 ☞pp. 3-7, 6-18 ☞pp.
The LED Display When the Ready LED is on (2/2) Size Mismatch Tray 2 No Cassette/ No Tray 2 Tray 3 No Cassette/ No Tray3 ☞pp. 2-22, 4-51, 6-19 ☞pp. 2-22, 4-51, 6-19 Quick Reference Appendix B ☞pp. 3-1, 4-50, 6-18 Duplex Unit Not Available ☞pp.
The LED Display When the Error LED is on (1/2) Cover Open Paper Size Error ☞p. 6-20 ☞pp. 1-3, 6-20 ☞pp. 3-1, 4-50, 6-20 Paper Misfeed 1 Paper Misfeed 2 Paper Misfeed 3 ☞pp. 6-7, 6-21 ☞pp. 6-8, 6-21 ☞pp. 6-8, 6-21 Paper Misfeed 4 Paper Misfeed 5 Paper Misfeed 6 ☞pp. 6-7, 6-21 ☞pp. 6-9, 6-22 ☞pp.
The LED Display When the Error LED is on (2/2) Paper Misfeed 8 Cover Open (Deplex Unit) ☞pp. 6-2, 6-22 ☞pp. 6-9, 6-22 ☞pp. 2-19, 6-9, 6-23 Wrong Media (Duplex Unit) ☞pp. 3-16, 6-23 Wrong Size (Duplex Unit) ☞pp. 3-16, 6-23 Video Under Run I/O Error (Parallel) I/O Error (Network) ☞pp. 2-12, 6-24 ☞pp. 2-12, 6-24 Replace Imaging Cartridge ☞pp. 5-1, 6-24 Quick Reference Appendix B Paper Misfeed 7 ☞p.
The LED Display When the Error LED is on (Fatal Error) (1/1) HSYNC Abnormal Polygonal Mirror Motor ☞p. 6-25 Main Motor Fuser Overheat SRAM, DRAM, ROM, Engine I/F, CPU ☞p. 6-25 Quick Reference Appendix B ☞p. 6-25 Fuser Low Temperature ☞p. 6-26 ☞p.6-26 ☞p. 6-26 Fuser Warm UP ☞p. 6-27 B-6 Fuser Fan ☞p. 6-27 P/H Fan ☞p.
Appendix Index Index C Appendix C
Index Appendix C
Index Cassette cover 1-2 Cleaning the Outside of the Printer 5-6 Cleaning the Paper Transport Roller 5-7 Cleaning the Printer 5-6 Clearing a Paper Misfeed 6-2 Inside the Printer 6-2 Paper Input Misfeed (from Manual Feed Tray) 6-7 Paper Input Misfeed (from Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit) 6-8 Paper Input Misfeed (from Tray 1) 6-7 Paper Output Misfeed 6-6 Common Buttons 4-49 Connecting the Power Cord E F Face-Down Tray 1-2, 2-7 Features 1-1 Fusing unit 1-3 G Glossary A-1 Grounding 2-2 I 2-9 2-13 Con
Index On-line Help 4-63 Opening the Printer Status Display 4-60 Operating Environment 2-4 Operational Precautions 2-4 Options 2-14 P Page Layout 4-52 Paper 3-1, 4-50 Type 3-1 Size 3-1 Paper Misfeed in the Duplex Unit 6-9 Paper size guide 1-2 Parallel interface connector 1-3 Power cord socket 1-3 Power Source 2-2 Power switch 1-2 Print Quality Problems 6-10 Printer 2-4 Printer Parts and Accessories Index Appendix C O S Safety information i Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit 1-2, 2-22, 7-4, 7-5 Selecting
Index Tray 2 (500-sheet second cessette) 1-2 Tray 3 (500-sheet third cassette) 1-2 Tray cover 1-2 Turning On the Printer 2-12 Using the Printer Driver Under Windows 95/98/NT 4.
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