Minolta 3600 User Manual

MinoltaFax 3600 Fax/Multifunction  
Overview  
MinoltaFax 3600 is the multifunction solution you've been waiting for: 33.6 Kbps fax, 300-  
or 600-dpi printer, convenient copier and TWAIN-Compliant scanner all in one cost-  
effective unit.  
In any business, productivity is power -- so the MinoltaFax 3600 gives you powerful  
multifunction fax, print, copy, and scan capabilities that make your document work move  
much faster.  
You can load up to 50 originals in your Auto Document Feeder, scan originals at 1.5  
seconds per page -- then faxing can begin from memory at up to 33.6 Kbps. Your  
MinoltaFax 3600 can also copy and reduce, sort multiple copies of multiple originals, and  
deliver superior copy quality with image/text separation and image smoothing to smooth  
rough edges on incoming fax graphics.  
Built-in parallel and serial interface ports let you fax from your PC using optional software  
packages -- and print from your PC with the optional Windows GDI driver, at a print speed  
up to 8 pages per minute at high-resolution of 600 dpi.  
MSRP  
The MSRP for the base unit is $2,762.00. Please contact your authorized Minolta dealer  
for additional information.  
Features  
Multifunctional Convenience: All-in-one fax, copying, scanning, and printing helps you  
maintain high-level productivity without the cost of separate devices.  
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Transmission Features:  
Batch  
Broadcast (manual, group, delay, relay)  
Closed Network  
Confidential  
Memory  
Mailbox  
Page Count  
Reserve  
Reception Features:  
Auto/Manual  
Closed Network  
Mailbox  
Memory  
Memory Battery/Backup  
Polling (delayed, selective, password/protected, group, bulletin  
board/memory)  
Reduction  
Two-Page Print  
Transmitter ID Display  
Specifications  
Type: Desktop Facsimile Transceiver  
Communication Line: Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)  
Capability: G3, Super G3  
Data Compression Method: MH/MR/MMR/JBIG  
Scanning System: CIS (Contact Image Sensor)  
Modem Speed: 33.6 Kbps (automatic fallback)  
Transmission Speed: 3 seconds per page*  
Scanning Speed: 1.5 seconds per page (normal resolution)  
Maximum Print Width: 8-1/4"  
Standard Paper Supply: 250 sheets  
Maximum Paper Supply: 750 sheets  
Auto Document Feeder: 50-sheet capacity  
Resolution: Standard Mode: 203 x 98 lines/inch; Fine Mode: 203 x 196 lines/inch;  
Superfine Mode: 203 x 392 lines/inch  
Halftone Reproduction: 64 grayscale levels  
Print Speed: 8 pages per minute  
Print Resolution: 300 dpi (standard); 600 dpi (with optional Windows GDI Driver)  
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Memory (standard): 1 MB (60 pages)*  
Memory (options): 2 MB (120 pages), 4 MB (240 pages), 6 MB (360 pages)*  
Copy Quantity: 99 pages  
Copy Modes: Reduction (up to 70%)  
Autodialing Locations: 164  
Polling Locations: 180  
Broadcast Destinations: 180  
Power Supply: 120 V, 60 Hz  
Dimensions (W x H x D): 15-1/2" x 22-1/5" x 19-1/2"  
Weight: 35 lbs. (approx.)  
* Transmit times and page capacity based on ITU-T (CCITT) Test Chart No. 1 (in standard  
mode).  
Design & specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Optional Accessories  
Second Paper Cassette Unit: Optional 500-sheet cassette improves your productivity with  
long print/copy runs and cuts down on the need to re-load paper. Comes with letter-size  
cassette.  
Letter Cassette: Letter-size cassette for Second Paper Cassette Unit available as a  
replacement for letter-size cassette that comes with Second Paper Cassette Unit.  
Legal Cassette: Legal-size cassette for Second Paper Cassette Unit for those  
environments that require large capacity legal-size paper supply.  
Memory Upgrades: 2 MB, 4 MB, 6 MB upgrades increase your memory capacity for  
memory transmission and document storage.  
Print Driver: Windows GDI Driver lets you print from your PC.  
TWAIN Drivers: Optional TWAIN driver for Windows 3.1 and TWAIN Driver for Windows  
95, 98, NT lets your MinoltaFax 3600 perform TWAIN-compliant scanning functions.  
LAN (Print) Interface Card: Allows your MinoltaFax 3600 to be used as a network printer.  
Awards & Reviews  
MINOLTAFAX 3600 RECEIVES BUYERS LABORATORY INC.'S PRESTIGIOUS  
"RECOMMENDED" RATING  
MinoltaFax 3600 Performs Flawlessly during Testing Process  
RAMSEY, NJ - July 26, 1999 -  
Minolta Corporation's Office Systems Division announced today that the MinoltaFax 3600  
received the prestigious "Recommended" rating from Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI) for  
high-volume fax environments. BLI's in-house testing procedure for the MinoltaFax 3600  
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was a rigorous three-month, hands-on evaluation of the product. With this most recent  
announcement, the top two office product testing labs, BLI and Better Buys for Business,  
have each given the MinoltaFax 3600 its highest rating. "We are pleased that BLI confirms  
what we at Minolta have known, the MinoltaFax 3600 offers mid- to high-volume fax users  
a productive and reliable solution for their faxing needs," said Bud Murphy, senior vice  
president and general manager, Office Systems Sales and Marketing Division, Minolta  
Corporation. "We couldn't be more pleased at having received BLI's highest copy quality  
rating for text, line art and solids."  
MINOLTA FEATURES MINOLTAFAX 3600 AT PC EXPO,  
NAMED AS EDITOR'S CHOICE BY BETTER BUYS FOR BUSINESS  
NEW YORK - June 22,1999 -  
Minolta Corporation's Office Systems Division featured the MinoltaFax 3600 at the PC  
EXPO held here today. The MinoltaFax 3600, a multifunctional, laser-based facsimile unit,  
was recently named an Editor's Choice in the High End Category by Better Buys for  
Business in their March 1999 Laser Fax Guide. Described as "the star of the new Minolta  
machines, the 3600 offers speed and robust multifunctionality for a reasonable price," it  
was cited for its "33,600 bps modem, JBIG (data compression), standard parallel interface  
and optional Ethernet, optional true 600 dpi printing, and 50-sheet document feeder." In  
summary, Better Buys for Business says, "Our recommendation is based on this  
machine's very good balance - when you look at key features like speed,  
multifunctionality, memory and paper handling, several are quite good and none are  
subpar." MinoltaFax 3600 offers a wide range of advanced features that provide users  
with the speed and versatility necessary for optimum productivity in today's demanding  
office environment. With a scan speed of 1.5 seconds, users have multi-access and quick  
memory transmission, which allows communication to begin after the first page is scanned  
into memory. The MinoltaFax 3600 comes equipped with a standard serial and parallel  
interface. The serial interface supports PC-Faxing, TWAIN-compliant scanning and  
printing at 300 dpi (standard PCL-4 emulation) or at 600 dpi (optional GDI driver). The  
parallel interface supports 300 dpi (standard PCL-4 emulation) or 600 dpi (optional GDI  
driver) printing.  
MinoltaFax 3600 Earns "Editor's Choice" Award for 1999  
- Facsimile recognized in Better Buys for Business Laser Fax Guide -Ramsey,  
NJ, May 17, 1999 -  
The new MinoltaFax 3600 was recently honored with a 1999 "Editor's Choice" award from  
Better Buys for Business, a leading analyst publication within the office systems industry.  
In its recommendation, Better Buys for Business cited the MinoltaFax 3600's impressive  
combination of speed, robust multifunctionality and reasonable pricing which helped  
distinguish it from other facsimiles in its class. The MinoltaFax 3600 is part of a trio of  
recently launched laser fax machines from Minolta, which also includes the MinoltaFax  
1600 and MinoltaFax 2600, designed to address the needs of users with varying  
transmission requirements - from low- to mid- to high-volume demands. The MinoltaFax  
3600's overall balance of key features - like speed, multifunctionality, memory and paper  
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handling -- particularly impressed the editors at Better Buys for Business and earned the  
machine its distinction in the publication's "Higher-End Model" category.  
Applications  
The MinoltaFax 3600 is an ideal digital document solution for mid-volume and high-  
volume office applications, providing high-speed transmission and reception of both letter  
and legal documents at 33.6 Kbps with JBIG data compression to make data move faster.  
Government  
For government applications, the MinoltaFax 3600 is an ideal choice in bureaus and  
administrative offices. High-speed 33.6 Kbps transmission/reception with JBIG data  
compression can make faxes move faster. Built-in PCL4 emulation provides the clarity  
and detail of 300 dpi printing in both letter and legal size. An optional 600-dpi printer  
driver gives you multifunction fax/copy/versatility. Other advanced features include 50-  
sheet document feeder, 750-sheet paper supply, TWAIN-compliant scanning and security  
features for confidential transmission/reception and closed network functions.  
Education  
The MinoltaFax 3600 is perfect for local schools and small administration workgroups,  
providing high-speed 33.6 Kbps transmission/reception with JBIG data compression that  
can increase your productivity and built-in PCL4 emulation provides 300-dpi printing for  
clarity and detail. A 50-sheet document feeder and high-capacity 750-sheet paper supply  
let you work faster and longer without reloading. An optional 600-dpi printer driver gives  
you multifunction fax/copy/print/scan versatility. TWAIN-compliant scanning is also  
available.  
Medical  
For medical records, patient profiles, insurance forms, prescriptions, and other medical  
document needs, the MinoltaFax 3600 provides 64 levels of grayscale for increased  
legibility. High-speed 33.6 Kbps transmission/reception with JBIG data compression can  
make faxes move faster. Security features and closed network transmission help protect  
confidentiality. A 50-sheet document feeder makes it easier to send long documents --  
and 750-sheet paper supply lets you work longer without re-loading. An optional 600-dpi  
printer driver and TWAIN-compliant scanning give you multifunction fax/copy/print/scan  
capabilities that can make information move faster.  
Marketing  
The MinoltaFax 3600 is an excellent choice for digital productivity in small advertising  
agencies, graphic design studios and corporate marketing departments. With high-speed  
33.6 Kbps transmission/reception and JBIG data compression to make faxes move faster,  
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it also provides various levels of grayscale for clear, accurate reproduction of presentation  
comps, reports, reference documents, artwork and copy drafts for approval. Security  
features and closed network transmission help protect confidentiality. A 50-sheet  
document feeder makes it easier to send long documents, and 750-sheet paper capacity  
lets you work longer without re-loading. Add an optional 600-dpi printer driver, and you'll  
have multifunction fax/copy/print/scan with TWAIN-compliant scanning and network  
printing capability.  
Professional  
With small footprint and quiet operation, the MinoltaFax 3600 is well suited to a wide  
range of professional applications. High-speed 33.6 Kbps transmission/reception with  
JBIG data compression can make faxes move faster to increase your productivity. With  
750-sheet paper capacity and 50-sheet document feeder, you can work longer without re-  
loading paper. Add an optional 600-dpi printer driver, and you¹ll have multifunction  
fax/copy/print/scan capabilities with TWAIN-compliant scanning and network printing.  
Financial  
With small footprint and quiet operation, the MinoltaFax 3600 is an ideal digital choice for  
financial applications. It provides high-speed 33.6 Kbps transmission/reception with JBIG  
data compression to make faxes move faster. You can transmit and receive faxes in both  
legal and letter size, with built-in PCL4 emulation for high-quality printout. 750-sheet paper  
capacity and 50-sheet document feeder allow you to work longer without re-loading paper.  
Add an optional 600-dpi printer driver, and you¹ll have multifunction fax/copy/print/scan  
capabilities in one machine -- with TWAIN-compliant scanning and network printing.  
Travel  
For travel agents, booking services, ticket offices and other travel-related applications, the  
MinoltaFax 3600 provides mid-volume facsimile productivity with a wide range of digital  
advantages. High-speed 33.6 Kbps transmission/reception with JBIG data compression  
allow your faxes to move faster. 64 levels of grayscale make photos, graphics, and  
schedules more clear and readable. Add an optional 600-dpi printer driver, and you¹ll have  
multifunction fax/copy/print/scan that can consolidate all your document needs in a single  
machine -- and speed the flow of information with TWAIN-compliant scanning and network  
printing.  
Legal  
MinoltaFax3600 provides powerful facsimile advantages for legal applications -- including  
high-speed 33.6 Kbps transmission/reception with JBIG data compression to make faxes  
move faster, legal and letter-size transmission and reception, security features for  
confidential fax operations, and built-in PCL4 emulation for high-quality printout. With  
750-sheet paper capacity and 50-sheet document feeder, you¹ll be more productive. Add  
an optional 600-dpi printer driver, and you¹ll have multifunction fax/copy/print/scan  
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capabilities with TWAIN-compliant scanning and network printing. Its small footprint is  
also ideal for offices where space is at a premium.  
Real Estate  
The MinoltaFax 3600 provides many benefits for real-estate applications, including high-  
speed 33.6 Kbps transmission/reception with JBIG data compression for fast facsimile  
transmission/reception -- and 64 grayscale levels for high-quality reproduction of  
photographs, brochures and catalogs, listing sheets, contracts and other documents in  
both letter and legal size. Add an optional printer driver, and you'll have multifunction  
fax/copy/print/scan productivity that's ideal for small offices. Other features include 750-  
sheet paper supply and 50-sheet document feeder for sending long originals.  
FAQs  
1. How are consumable yields determined for the MinoltaFax products?  
Yields are based upon the standards set forth by the ITU-T (formerly known as the  
CCITT). The SLEREXE LETTER (hot link to example) is the document used by ALL  
facsimile manufacturers to determine consumable (imaging cartridges, toner cartridge,  
drum cartridge) yields.  
2. What criteria is used to determine low-, mid,- and high-volume segments for fax  
equipment?  
The criteria is based on standard and optional paper capacity, memory capacity and  
modem speed. The most commonly used criteria is based on that published by  
Dataquest.  
Low Volume  
Less than 250 sheets of paper  
Limited Image Memory Capacity  
Limited Functionality  
Typically used in Small Office/Home Office Environments (SOHO)  
Machines also used by single individuals in a larger company  
Mid Volume  
Standard paper capacity of 250-499 sheets  
Less than 1 MB of Image Memory  
Generally used in office environment workgroups serving 5-50 employees  
High Volume  
Standard 500-sheet paper capacity  
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More than 1 MB Memory  
Used primarily in office environments that process high-volume fax traffic  
3. Does the MinoltaFax 3600 come packaged with a toner and drum cartridge?  
Yes. Both components are included, the toner cartridge and drum cartridge, with the  
MinoltaFax 3600.  
4. What is the yield of the MinoltaFax 3600 toner cartridge that is packaged with the  
machine?  
The MinoltaFax 3600 initial toner cartridge has a yield of up to 3,000 images based on a  
5% black-to-white ratio.  
5. What is the yield of the MinoltaFax 3600 drum cartridge?  
The MinoltaFax 3600 drum cartridge yield is 20,000.  
6. Is there a difference between the MinoltaFax 3600 initial toner cartridge yield  
(cartridge packaged with machine) and the replacement toner cartridge?  
Yes. The initial toner cartridge yield is up to 3,000 and the replacement cartridge yield is  
up to 6,000 (both yields based on a 5% black-to-white ratio).  
7. Does the MinoltaFax 3600 Second Paper Cassette Unit come equipped with a letter-  
size cassette?  
Yes, the MinoltaFax 3600 Second Paper Cassette Unit is equipped with a letter-size  
cassette.  
8. What interfaces are standard with the MinoltaFax 3600?  
The MinoltaFax 3600 are equipped with a standard SERIAL INTERFACE and a standard  
PARALLEL INTERFACE.  
9. What functions are supported by the MinoltaFax 3600 SERIAL INTERFACE?  
The MinoltaFax 3600 Serial Interface supports Class I PC-Faxing, TWAIN Compliant  
Scanning and Printing via standard PCL4 emulation (300 dpi) or optional GDI Driver (600  
dpi).  
10. What functions are supported by the MinoltaFax 3600 PARALLEL INTERFACE?  
The MinoltaFax 3600 Parallel Interface supports printing via standard PCL4 emulation  
(300 dpi) or optional GDI Driver (600 dpi).  
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11. Since printing at 300 dpi (standard PCL4 emulation) or 600 dpi (optional GDI Driver)  
is available via the 3600 Serial and Parallel interfaces, which is the recommended  
interface?  
For optimum performance, printing via the parallel interface is highly recommended.  
Communication between the PC and fax device is faster via a parallel cable than a serial  
cable.  
12. What do I need to enable the MinoltaFax 3600 function as a 300-dpi printer?  
All that is required is a serial or parallel cable (parallel cable is preferred since it can offer  
higher speed communication between the PC and fax device) to connect the PC to the fax  
device. Then set your MinoltaFax 3600 to "PCL4" emulation in the SET PRINTER Menu  
via the "SET" key and select an HP Driver on your PC that supports PCL4 (300 dpi)  
resolution. Make sure to restart the fax after you have selected PCL4 emulation in order  
for PCL4 setting to take effect.  
13. What do I need to enable the MinoltaFax 3600 function as a 600-dpi printer?  
You will need a (1) serial or parallel cable (parallel cable is preferred since it can offer  
higher speed communication between the PC and fax device) to connect the PC to the fax  
device, the (2) optional GDI Driver and the (3) the full 6 MB memory upgrade. After the  
GDI Driver has been installed, set your MinoltaFax 3600 to "GDI Enhance" in the SET  
PRINTER Menu via the "SET" key. Make sure to restart the fax after you have selected  
GDI Enhance in order for the GDI setting to take effect.  
14. What do I need to enable the MinoltaFax 3600 function as a TWAIN-Compliant  
Scanner?  
The optional TWAIN Driver, a serial cable and a 3rd party scanning software that is  
TWAIN-Compliant.  
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