Konica Minolta Printer 1800816 001A User Manual

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magicolor 2500W  
User’s Guide  
A00V-9563-00A  
1800816-001A  
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Space Requirements  
Printer Parts  
Front View 3  
Rear View 4  
About the Control Panel 5  
About the Indicators  
Status Messages (Ready Indicator, Error Indicator) 6  
Status Messages (Toner Indicators) 6  
About the Rotate Toner KEY  
About the Cancel KEY  
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Continuing a Print Job after an Error Message 7  
Cancelling a Print Job 7  
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About the Software ........................................................................................... 9  
Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM 10  
Drivers 10  
Utilities 10  
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System Requirements 11  
Selecting Driver Defaults 11  
Using the Printer Driver 14  
Common Buttons 14  
OK 14  
Cancel 14  
Apply 14  
Help 14  
Easy Set 14  
Paper View 14  
Printer View 15  
Watermark View 15  
Quality View 15  
Default 15  
Basic Tab 15  
Layout Tab 16  
Overlay Tab 16  
Watermark Tab 16  
Quality Tab 16  
Version Tab 17  
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Working with the Status Display 20  
Introduction 20  
Closing the Status Display 22  
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Using Media .....................................................................................................23  
Media Specifications 24  
Media Types 25  
Plain Paper 25  
Thick Stock 26  
Envelopes 27  
Labels 28  
Letterhead 29  
Postcards 29  
Transparencies 30  
Glossy 31  
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Page Margins 32  
Loading Media 33  
Other Media 35  
Manual Duplexing 41  
Output Tray 42  
Media Storage 42  
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Replacing Consumables 44  
Refilled Toner Cartridges 44  
About Toner Cartridges 44  
Replacing the Drum Cartridge 53  
Maintaining the Printer 58  
Cleaning the Printer 60  
Exterior 60  
Interior 61  
Storing the Printer 64  
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Introduction 68  
Preventing Media Misfeeds 69  
Indicator Messages 70  
Error Messages 70  
Service Message 72  
Clearing Media Misfeeds 73  
Clearing Procedures 74  
Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds 79  
Solving Other Problems 81  
Solving Problems with Printing Quality 84  
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Installing Accessories .................................................................................... 91  
Dust Cover 92  
Installing the Dust Cover 92  
Loading Media in Tray 1 with the Dust Cover installed 93  
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A Appendix ..........................................................................................................95  
Safety Specifications 96  
Technical Specifications 96  
Printer 96  
Consumable Life Expectancy Chart 98  
Our Concern for Environmental Protection 99  
What is an ENERGY STAR product? 99  
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Introduction  
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Getting Acquainted with Your Printer  
Space Requirements  
To ensure easy operation, consumable replacement and maintenance,  
adhere to the recommended space requirements detailed below.  
700 mm (27.6")  
630 mm (24.8")  
489 mm (19.3")  
498mm (19.6")  
430 mm (16.9")  
Front View  
100 mm  
(3.9")  
100 mm  
(3.9")  
100 mm  
(3.9")  
100 mm  
(3.9")  
Side View  
710 mm (27.9")  
630 mm (24.8")  
500 mm (19.7")  
509mm (20.0")  
430 mm (16.9")  
100 mm  
(3.9")  
100 mm  
(3.9")  
100 mm  
(3.9")  
100 mm  
(3.9")  
Front View with Option  
Side View with Option  
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The dust cover is a standard feature on 120 V printers in the Americas  
and Taiwan, but an optional accessory in other areas.  
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Printer Parts  
The following drawings illustrate the parts of your printer referred to through-  
out this guide, so please take some time to become familiar with them.  
Front View  
1—Output tray  
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2—Control panel  
3—Front cover  
4—Tray 1 (Multipurpose tray)  
5—Power switch  
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6—Top cover  
7—Transfer belt unit  
8—Fuser unit  
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9—Fuser separator levers  
10—Drum cartridge  
11Toner cartridge carousel (con-  
taining 4 toner cartridges: C, M,  
Y and K)  
12—Toner cartridge  
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Rear View  
1—USB port  
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Front View with Option  
1—Dust cover  
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About the Control Panel  
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Ready Error  
Rotate  
Toner  
Cancel  
Y
M
C
K
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1—Ready indicator  
2—Error indicator  
3—Rotate Toner key  
4—Toner indicators  
5—Cancel key  
About the Indicators  
The indicators use five types of signals:  
# Off  
# On  
# Slow blinking—1 blink every 2 seconds  
# Blinking—1 blink per second  
# Rapid blinking—2 blinks per second  
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Status Messages (Ready Indicator, Error Indicator)  
Status messages indicate the current condition of the printer. The printer sta-  
tus also can be checked on the Status Display. (Refer to “Working with the  
Status Display” on page 20.)  
Ready  
Error  
Condition  
Action  
indicator  
(green)  
indicator  
(orange)  
Off  
On  
Off  
Off  
Power off  
None  
None  
None  
Ready to print  
Warming up  
Calibration  
Processing data  
Printing  
Rapid blink- Off  
ing  
Blinking  
Off  
None  
On  
On  
Initializing (power on) None  
Canceling a print job  
Slow blinking Off  
Power save mode  
None  
On  
Slow blinking Drum near end  
Prepare the new  
drum cartridge.  
On  
Blinking  
Drum end  
Replace the drum  
cartridge.  
Status Messages (Toner Indicators)  
The amount of toner remaining also can be checked on the Status Display.  
(Refer to “Working with the Status Display” on page 20.)  
Toner indicator  
(orange)  
Condition  
Action  
Slow blinking  
Toner near empty  
Prepare the new toner  
cartridge.  
On  
Toner empty  
Replace the toner cartridge.  
Toner  
Ready  
Error  
Condition  
Action  
indicator indicator indicator  
(orange)  
(green)  
(orange)  
Rapid-  
On  
Rapid-  
The installed  
Install a  
blinking  
blinking  
toner cartridge KONICA  
is of an unap-  
proved type.  
MINOLTA toner  
cartridge.  
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About the Rotate Toner KEY  
Pressing the Rotate Toner key once moves the cyan toner cartridge so that it  
can be replaced. With each additional press of the Rotate Toner key, the  
black, yellow, then magenta toner cartridge moves so that it can be replaced.  
About the Cancel KEY  
The Cancel key allows you to:  
# Continue a print job after addressing an error message  
# Cancel a print job  
# Reset the printer after a toner cartridge is replaced  
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For details on resetting the printer after replacing a toner cartridge,  
refer to “Replacing a Toner Cartridge” on page 48.  
# Begin printing the back of the page during manual duplex printing  
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For details on manual duplex printing, refer to “How do I manually  
Continuing a Print Job after an Error Message  
You can continue a print job after correcting the following types of errors:  
# No more media in the tray  
# Media of a different format than that set in the printer driver was fed into  
the printer  
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For details on the error messages, refer to “Indicator Messages” on  
page 70.  
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Check that one of the above errors has occurred.  
Perform the corrective action.  
Press the Cancel key (less than 5 seconds).  
The print job continues.  
Cancelling a Print Job  
You can cancel a print job that is currently being processed.  
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While data is being processed or printed (the green “Ready” indicator is  
blinking), hold down the Cancel key for more than 5 seconds.  
Release the Cancel key after both indicators light up.  
The current print job has now been cancelled.  
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About the  
Software  
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Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM  
Drivers  
Drivers  
Use/Benefit  
Printer Driver for  
Windows XP/Server 2003/2000  
These drivers give you access to all of  
the printer features, including finishing  
and advanced layout. See also  
“Displaying Printer Driver Settings” on  
page 12.  
Printer Driver for Windows Me/98SE  
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For detail on the installation of the printer drivers, refer to the magi-  
color 2500W Installation Guide.  
Utilities  
Utilities  
Use/Benefit  
Status Display  
From the Status Display, the current  
status of this printer, such as its  
consumables and error information,  
can be checked.  
For details, refer to “Working with the  
Status Display” on page 20.  
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System Requirements  
# Personal computer  
Celeron 333 MHz or higher  
# Operating System  
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, Windows Server 2003,  
Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, Windows 98SE  
# Free hard disk space  
Approximately 128 MB of free hard disk space for printer driver and  
Status Display  
Approximately 128 MB of free hard disk space for image processing  
# RAM  
Windows XP/Server 2003: 128 MB  
Windows 2000/ME/98 SE: 64 MB  
# CD-ROM/DVD drive  
# I/O interface  
USB 2.0 compliant port  
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If the printer is connected via USB 1.1, printing at 2400 × 600 dpi may  
not be possible in some cases.  
This printer supports printing at 2400 × 600 dpi using a USB 2.0  
interface.  
This printer cannot be used as a shared printer.  
Selecting Driver Defaults  
Before you start working with your printer, you are advised to verify/change  
the default driver settings.  
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Choose the driver’s properties as follows:  
(Windows XP/Server 2003)  
From the Start menu, choose Printers and Faxes to display the  
Printers and Faxes directory. Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA mag-  
icolor 2500W printer icon. Select the Printing Preferences-Basic tab.  
(Windows 2000)  
From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display  
the Printers directory. Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA magicolor  
2500W printer icon. Select the Printing Preferences-Basic tab.  
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(Windows Me/98SE)  
From the Start menu, choose Settings and then Printers to display  
the Printers directory. Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA magicolor  
2500W printer icon. Select the Properties-Printer Properties-Basic  
tab.  
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Select the default settings for your printer, such as the default media for-  
mat you use.  
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Click Apply.  
Click OK to exit from the Properties dialog box.  
Uninstalling the Printer Driver  
This section describes how to uninstall the magicolor 2500W Printer Driver if  
necessary.  
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From the Start menu, choose Programs (Windows XP: All Programs),  
then KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 2500W Utilities, and then KONICA  
MINOLTA magicolor 2500W Uninstall.  
In the Uninstall window, select the KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 2500W.  
Then click Uninstall.  
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The magicolor 2500W driver will be uninstalled from your computer.  
Restart your computer.  
Displaying Printer Driver Settings  
Windows XP/Server 2003  
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2
From the Start menu, choose Printers and Faxes to display the Printers  
and Faxes directory.  
Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 2500W printer icon and  
choose Printing Preferences.  
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Windows 2000/Me/98SE  
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From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Printers to display  
the Printers directory.  
Display the printer driver settings:  
# Windows 2000—Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 2500W  
printer icon and choose Printing Preferences.  
# Windows Me/98SE—Right-click the magicolor 2500W printer icon  
and choose Properties, then select Printer Properties.  
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Displaying Printer Driver Settings  
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Using the Printer Driver  
Common Buttons  
The buttons described below appear on each tab.  
OK  
Click to exit the Printing Preferences dialog box, saving any changes made.  
Cancel  
Click to exit the Printing Preferences dialog box without saving any changes  
made.  
Apply  
Click to save all changes without exiting the Printing Preferences dialog box.  
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Depending on the version of the operating system, Apply may not  
appear.  
Help  
Click to view the help.  
Easy Set  
Click Save to save the current settings. Specify a Name and Comment to  
access the settings for use again later.  
# Name: Type in the name of the settings to be saved.  
# Comment: Add a simple comment to the settings to be saved.  
Afterward, the saved settings can be selected from the drop-down list. To  
change the registered settings, click Edit.  
Select Defaults from the drop-down list to reset the functions in all tabs to  
their default values.  
Paper View  
Click the button to display a sample of the page layout in the figure area.  
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This button does not appear on the Watermark, Quality, and Version  
tabs.  
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Printer View  
Click the button to display an image of the printer in the figure area.  
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This button does not appear on the Version tab.  
Watermark View  
Click this button to display a preview of the watermark.  
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This button appears only when the Watermark tab is selected.  
Quality View  
Click this button to display a sample of the settings selected in the Quality tab.  
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This button appears only when the Quality tab is selected.  
Default  
Click this button to reset the settings to their defaults.  
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This button does not appear on the Version tab.  
When this button is clicked, the settings in the displayed dialog box  
are reset to their defaults. The settings on other tabs are not changed.  
Basic Tab  
The Basic Tab allows you to  
# Specify the orientation of the media  
# Specify the size of the original document  
# Select the output media size  
# Zoom (expand/reduce) documents  
# Specify the paper source  
# Specify the type of media  
# Specify the number of copies  
# Turn on/off job collation  
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Layout Tab  
The Layout Tab allows you to  
# Print several pages of a document on the same page (N-up printing)  
# Rotate the print image 180 degrees  
# Specify duplex printing  
# Print a guide  
# Specify booklet printing  
# Specify image shift settings  
Overlay Tab  
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Be sure to use overlays with print jobs with a media size and orienta-  
tion that matches the overlay form.  
In addition, if settings have been specified for “N-up” or “Booklet” in  
the printer driver, the overlay form cannot be adjusted to match the  
specified settings.  
The Overlay Tab allows you to  
# Select the form to use  
# Add, edit or delete overlay files  
# Print the form on all pages or only the first page  
Watermark Tab  
The Watermark Tab allows you to  
# Specify whether to print in color or grayscale  
# Add, edit or delete watermarks  
# Print the watermark on the background  
# Lighten the density of the watermark  
# Print the watermark on only the first page  
Quality Tab  
The Quality Tab allows you to  
# Specify whether to print in color or grayscale  
# Control the darkness of an image (Brightness)  
# Adjust the contrast (Contrast)  
# Adjust the saturation of printed image (Saturation)  
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# Specify the color matching for printing documents  
# Specify the resolution for the printout  
Version Tab  
The Version Tab allows you to view information about the printer driver.  
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Using the Status  
Display  
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Working with the Status Display  
Introduction  
The Status Display shows information about the current status of the printer  
(and its supplies) and allows you to specify various settings such as the time  
until the printer enters Energy Saver mode.  
Opening the Status Display and Showing the Supplies  
Status  
Use one of the following steps to open the Status Display:  
# Windows XP/Server 2003—From the Start menu, choose All Pro-  
grams, then KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 2500W Utilities, and then  
KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 2500W Status.  
# Windows 2000/Me/98SE—From the Start menu, choose Programs,  
then KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 2500W Utilities, and then  
KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 2500W Status.  
Altering the Size of the Status Display Window  
# From the Display menu, choose Status (Reduce) to decrease the size of  
the window.  
# From the Display menu, choose Status (Expand) to increase the size of  
the window.  
Using the Status Display  
# When the background of the printer graphic is green, the printer is in  
standby mode or a job is printing normally.  
# When the background of the printer graphic is red or yellow, 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 opera-  
tional status of the printer.  
# How to Recover—Provides you with explanations of what you need to do  
in order to correct problems and recover from error conditions.  
# Warning Status—Displays text messages that alert you of conditions  
such as low toner.  
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# Printer Status Figure—Shows a graphic representation of the printer  
and indicates where the problem is.  
# Printing Status—Displays the status of the current print job.  
# Popup Setting—Allows you to choose which message(s) you want to  
bring to the foreground when that particular condition occurs with the  
printer.  
# Select Printer—Allows you to select the printer that is displayed in the  
Status Display when multiple magicolor 2500Ws are connected to a sin-  
gle computer.  
In addition, if the Startup check box is selected, the Status Display is auto-  
matically started up when the computer is started up.  
# Printer Information—Allows you to check various information such as  
the number of prints.  
# Supplies Status—Displays the usage status (approximate percentage  
remaining) of each toner cartridge.  
# Mode Setting—Allows you to specify the following:  
$ Auto Continue:  
If the Auto Continue check box is selected, print-  
ing can continue even if the media size set in the  
printer driver is different from the size of the  
media loaded in the tray.  
$ Auto Toner Replace: Specifies whether or not printing stops when the  
toner becomes empty. If the Auto Toner Replace  
check box is selected, printing stops when the  
toner becomes empty and the empty toner car-  
tridge moves so that it can be replaced.  
Restart the printer after changing the Auto Toner  
Replace setting.  
$ Energy Saver:  
Specifies the length of time until the printer  
enters Energy Saver mode.  
# Power On Test—Performs an AIDC (Auto-Image Density Control) cali-  
bration.  
# Print Status Sheet—Prints a list of status messages indicated by the  
control panel indicators and a list of error messages.  
# Print Config Page—Prints the configuration page.  
Recognizing Status Display Alerts  
When the Status Display detects a printing problem, the icon on the Windows  
task bar changes from green to yellow or red, depending on the severity of  
the printer problem.  
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Recovering from a Status Display Alert  
When the Status Display notifies you of a printing problem, double-click its  
icon on the Windows task bar to open the Status Display. The Status Display  
identifies what type of error has occurred.  
Closing the Status Display  
To close the Status Display from the File menu, choose Exit.  
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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 bottom right of the taskbar. Double-click the icon to open the Sta-  
tus Display window again.  
Wait at least 5 seconds before opening the Status Display again after  
it has been closed.  
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Using Media  
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Media Specifications  
What types and sizes of media can I load?  
Media  
Media Size  
Inch  
Millimeter  
210.0 x 297.0  
A4  
8.2 x 11.7  
5.9 x 8.3  
7.2 x 10.1  
6.9 x 9.8  
A5  
148.0 x 210.0  
182.0 x 257.0  
176.0 x 250.0  
184.0 x 267.0  
210.0 x 330.0  
203.2 x 330.2  
185.0 x 260.0  
130.0 x 185.0  
195.0 x 270.0  
215.9 x 355.6  
216.0 x 330.0  
215.9 x 279.4  
215.9 x 322.3  
203.2 x 266.7  
140.0 x 216.0  
203.2 x 254.0  
90.0 x 198.0  
216.0 x 356.0  
100.0 x 148.0  
148.0 x 200.0  
162.0 x 229.0  
114.0 x 162.0  
104.8 x 241.3  
110.0 x 220.0  
98.4 x 190.5  
120.0 x 235.0  
90.0 x 205.0  
105.0 x 235.0  
102.0 x 152.0  
102.0 x 152.0  
B5 (JIS)  
B5 (ISO)  
Executive  
Folio  
7.25 x 10.5  
8.3 x 13.0  
8.0 x 13.0  
7.3 x 10.2  
5.1 x 7.3  
Foolscap  
Kai 16  
Kai 32  
16 K  
7.7 x 10.6  
8.5 x 14.0  
8.5 x 13.0  
8.5 x 11.0  
8.5 x 12.69  
8.0 x 10.5  
5.5 x 8.5  
Legal  
Government Legal  
Letter  
Letter Plus  
Government Letter  
Statement  
UK Quarto  
8.0 x 10.0  
3.54 x 7.78  
8.5 x 14.0  
3.9 x 5.8  
Custom Size, Minimum  
Custom Size, Maximum  
J-Postcard  
Double Postcard  
Envelope C5  
5.8 x7.9  
6.4 x 9.0  
Envelope C6  
4.5 x 6.4  
Envelope Com10  
Envelope DL  
4.125 x 9.5  
4.3 x 8.7  
Envelope Monarch  
Envelope Chou #3  
Envelope Chou #4  
Envelope You #4  
Photo size 4x6  
Photo size 10x15  
3.875 x 7.5  
4.7 x 9.2  
3.5 x 8.1  
4.1 x 9.3  
4.0 x 6.0  
4.0 x 6.0  
Thick, Glossy —Only supported for letter, A4, or smaller media.  
Custom Size, Minimum  
Custom Size, Maximum  
3.54 x 5.83  
8.5 x 11.71  
90.0 x 148.0  
216.0 x 297.0  
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For custom sizes, use the printer driver to specify the settings within  
the ranges shown in the above table.  
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Media Types  
Before purchasing a large quantity of special media, do a trial printing  
with the same media and check the print quality.  
Keep media on a flat, level surface in its original wrapper until it is time to  
load it. For a list of approved media, refer to printer.konicaminolta.com.  
Plain Paper  
Capacity  
Tray 1  
Up to 200 sheets, depending on the paper  
weight  
Orientation Face up  
Driver  
Plain paper  
Media Type  
Weight  
60 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb bond)  
Use plain paper that is  
# Suitable for plain paper laser printers, such as standard office paper.  
Note  
Do not use the media types listed below. These could cause poor print  
quality, media misfeeds, or damage to the printer.  
DO NOT use plain paper that are  
# Coated with a processed surface (such as carbon paper, digitally gloss-  
coated media, and colored paper that has been treated)  
# Carbon backed  
# Unapproved iron-on transfer media (such as heat-sensitive paper,  
heat-pressure paper, and heat-press transfer paper)  
# Cold-water-transfer paper  
# Pressure sensitive  
# Designed specifically for inkjet printers (such as superfine paper, glossy  
film, and postcards)  
# Already been printed on by another printer, copier, or fax machine  
# Dusty  
# Wet (or damp)  
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Keep media between 35% and 85% relative humidity. Toner does  
not adhere well to moist or wet paper.  
# Layered  
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# Adhesive  
# Folded, creased, curled, embossed, warped, or wrinkled  
# Perforated, three-hole punched, or torn  
# Too slick, too coarse, or too textured  
# Different in texture (roughness) on the front and back  
# Too thin or too thick  
# Stuck together with static electricity  
# Composed of foil or gilt; too luminous  
# Heat sensitive or cannot withstand the fusing temperature (180°C  
[356°F])  
# Irregularly shaped (not rectangular or not cut at right angles)  
# Attached with glue, tape, paper clips, staples, ribbons, hooks, or buttons  
# Acidic  
# Any other media that is not approved  
Thick Stock  
Paper thicker than 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond) is referred to as thick stock. Test all  
thick stock to ensure acceptable performance and to ensure that the image  
does not shift.  
Capacity  
Tray 1  
Up to 50 thick stock sheets, depending on  
their thickness  
Orientation Face up  
Thick stock (91 to 163 g/m2)  
Driver  
Media Type  
Weight  
91 to 163 g/m² (25 to 43 lb)  
!"  
43 lb bond is also referred to as 90 lb index stock.  
DO NOT use thick stock that is  
# Mixed with any other media in the trays (as this will cause printer misfeed-  
ing)  
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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 lay-  
ered regions may be lost or faded.  
Capacity  
Tray 1  
Up to 10 envelopes, depending on their  
thickness  
Orientation Face up  
Driver  
Envelope  
Media Type  
Weight  
60 to 163 g/m² (16 to 43 lb bond)  
Use envelopes that are  
# Common office envelopes approved for laser printing with diagonal joints,  
sharp folds and edges, and ordinary gummed flaps  
!"  
Because the envelopes pass through heated rollers, the gummed  
area on the flaps may seal. Using envelopes with emulsion-based  
glue avoids this problem.  
# Approved for laser printing  
# Dry  
DO NOT use envelopes that have  
# Sticky flaps  
# Tape seals, metal clasps, paper clips, fasteners, or peel-off strips for seal-  
ing  
# Transparent windows  
# Too rough of a surface  
# Material that will melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or emit dangerous fumes  
# Been presealed  
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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 adhe-  
sive should come through on the surface.  
You can print continuously with label sheets. However, this could affect the  
media feed, depending on the media quality and printing environment. If  
problems occur, stop the continuous printing and print one sheet at a time.  
Format label data within your application. Try printing your data on a sheet of  
plain paper first to check placement. Check your application documentation  
for more information on printing labels.  
Capacity  
Tray 1  
Up to 50 label sheets, depending on their  
thickness  
Orientation Face up  
Driver  
Labels  
Media Type  
Weight  
60 to 163 g/m² (16 to 90 lb)  
Use label sheets that are  
# Approved for laser printers  
DO NOT use label sheets that  
# Have labels that easily peel off  
# Have backing sheets that have peeled away or have exposed adhesive  
!"  
Labels may stick to the fuser, causing them to peel off and media  
misfeeds to occur.  
# Are precut or perforated  
OK to use  
Do not use  
Shiny backed paper  
Full-page labels  
(uncut)  
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Letterhead  
Format letterhead data within your application. Try printing your data on a  
sheet of plain paper first to check placement.  
Capacity  
Tray 1  
Up to 50 sheets, depending on their size and  
thickness  
Orientation Face up  
Driver  
Letterhead  
Media Type  
Weight  
60 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb bond)  
Postcards  
Format postcard data within your application. Try printing your data on a  
sheet of plain paper first to check placement.  
Capacity  
Tray 1  
Up to 50 postcards, depending on their  
thickness  
Orientation Face up  
Driver  
Postcard  
Media Type  
Weight  
60 to 163 g/m² (16 to 90 lb)  
Use postcards that are  
# Approved for laser printers  
DO NOT use postcards that are  
# Coated  
# Designed for inkjet printers  
# Precut or perforated  
# Preprinted or multicolored (may result in media mis-  
feeds)  
!"  
If the postcard is warped, press on the warped  
area before putting it in Tray 1.  
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# Folded or wrinkled  
Transparencies  
!"  
!"  
!"  
Do not fan transparencies before loading them. Resulting static elec-  
tricity may cause printing errors.  
If you touch the face of the transparencies with your bare hands, print  
quality may be affected.  
Keep the printer path clean. Transparencies are especially sensitive to  
a dirty media path. If there are shadows on either the top or the bottom  
of the sheets, see chapter 6, “Maintaining the Printer” .  
!"  
Remove transparencies as soon as possible from the output tray to  
avoid static buildup.  
You can print continuously with transparencies. However, this could affect the  
media feed, depending on the media quality, static buildup, and printing envi-  
ronment.  
Format the information to be printed on the transparencies within your appli-  
cation. Try printing your data on a sheet of plain paper first to check place-  
ment.  
!"  
If you have problems feeding 50 sheets, try loading only 1–10 sheets  
at a time. Loading a large number of transparencies at one time may  
cause static buildup, thus causing feeding problems.  
Capacity  
Tray 1  
Up to 50 transparencies, depending on their  
thickness  
Orientation Face up  
Driver  
Transparency  
Media Type  
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Use transparencies that are  
# Approved for laser printing  
DO NOT use transparencies that  
# Have static electricity that will cause them to stick together  
# Are specified for inkjet printers  
Glossy  
Test all glossy to ensure acceptable performance and to ensure that the  
image does not shift.  
Capacity  
Tray 1  
Up to 50 glossy sheets, depending on their  
thickness  
Orientation Face up  
Driver  
Glossy  
Media Type  
Weight  
60 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb)  
DO NOT use glossy that is  
# Mixed with any other media in the trays (as this will cause printer misfeed-  
ing)  
# Specified for inkjet printers  
What Is the Guaranteed Imageable (Printable) Area?  
The printable area on all media sizes is  
up to 4 mm (0.157") from the edges of  
the media.  
a
a
a
Each media size has a specific image-  
able area, the maximum area on which  
the printer can print clearly and without  
distortion.  
Printable  
Area  
This area is subject to both hardware  
limits (the physical media size and the  
margins required by the printer) and  
software constraints (the amount of  
a
a = 4 mm (0.157")  
memory available for the full-page frame buffer). The guaranteed imageable  
(printable) area for all media sizes is the page size minus 4 mm (0.157") from  
all edges of the media.  
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!"  
!"  
When printing in color on legal-size media, the bottom margin is  
17.0 mm (0.669").  
When printing on glossy, the top margin is 10 mm (0.394").  
Imageable Area—Envelopes  
Envelopes have a nonguaranteed imageable area that varies with envelope  
type.  
!"  
The envelope  
print orienta-  
tion is deter-  
mined  
by your appli-  
cation.  
Nonimageable area 4 mm (0.157")  
Nonguaranteed area  
Guaranteed  
area  
Page Margins  
Margins are set through your application. Some applications allow you to set  
custom page sizes and margins while others have only standard page sizes  
and margins from which to choose. If you choose a standard format, you may  
lose part of your image (due to imageable area constraints). If you can cus-  
tom-size your page in your application, use those sizes given for the imagea-  
ble area for optimum results.  
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Loading Media  
How do I load media?  
Take off the top and bottom sheets of a  
ream of paper. Holding a stack of approx-  
imately 200 sheets at a time, fan the  
stack to prevent static buildup before  
inserting it in a tray.  
!"  
Do not fan transparencies.  
Note  
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. Continuous printing on media other than plain  
paper (such as envelopes, labels, thick stock, or transparencies) may  
adversely affect print quality or reduce engine life.  
When refilling media, first remove any media remaining in the tray. Stack it  
with the new media, even the edges, then reload it.  
Do not mix media of different types and sizes, as this will cause media mis-  
feeds.  
Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray)  
For details on the types and sizes of media that can be printed from Tray 1,  
refer to “Media Specifications” on page 24.  
Loading Plain Paper  
1
Open Tray 1.  
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Slide the media guides to pro-  
vide more space between them.  
3
Load the paper face up in the  
tray.  
!"  
Do not load paper above  
the M mark. Up to 200  
sheets (80 g/m2 [22 lb]) of  
plain paper can be  
loaded into the tray at  
one time.  
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Slide the media guides against  
the edges of the paper.  
Other Media  
When loading media other than plain paper, set the media mode (for exam-  
ple, Envelope, Label, Thick Stock, or Transparency) in the driver for optimum  
print quality.  
Loading Envelopes  
1
Open Tray 1.  
2
Remove any media in the tray.  
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3
Slide the media guides to pro-  
vide more space between them.  
4
Load the envelopes flap side  
down in the tray.  
!"  
Before loading enve-  
lopes, press them down  
to make sure that all air is  
removed, and make sure  
that the folds of the flaps  
are firmly pressed, other-  
wise the envelopes may  
become wrinkled or a  
media misfeed may  
occur.  
!"  
!"  
Up to 10 envelopes can be loaded into the tray at one time.  
For envelopes with the  
flap along the long edge,  
load the envelopes with  
the flap toward the left of  
the printer.  
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Slide the media guides against  
the edges of the envelopes.  
6
Pull the lever, and then open the  
top cover.  
!"  
If there is paper in the  
output tray, remove it,  
and then fold up the out-  
put tray before opening  
the top cover.  
!"  
Do not touch the transfer  
belt.  
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Raise the fuser separator levers  
on the fuser unit.  
Note  
Since a media misfeed or  
decreased print quality may  
occur, be sure to return the levers  
on the fuser unit to the setting for  
plain paper before printing on  
media other than envelopes.  
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Carefully close the top cover.  
!"  
Before printing on media  
other than envelopes, be  
sure to move the fuser  
separator levers on the  
fuser unit to its original  
position.  
Loading Label Sheets/Postcards/Thick Stock/  
Transparencies  
1
Open Tray 1.  
2
Remove any media in the tray.  
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Slide the media guides to pro-  
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4
5
Load the media face up in the  
tray.  
!"  
Up to 50 sheets can be  
loaded into the tray at  
one time.  
Slide the media guides against  
the edges of the media.  
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Manual Duplexing  
Select paper with high opacity for duplex (double-sided) printing. For best  
results, print a small quantity to make sure the opacity is acceptable.  
Only plain paper can be used for manual duplexing. Other types of paper  
cannot be used.  
How do I manually duplex?  
1
In the printer driver (Layout tab/Double Sided), select Manual Double  
Sided.  
!"  
!"  
To print a guide for manual duplex printing on the first page, select  
the Print Guide Paper check box and begin printing.  
Select the necessary settings for Binding Position and Image  
Shift.  
2
From the Print dialog box of your application, select the necessary set-  
tings and print all pages.  
3
4
After printing one side, remove the remaining paper from Tray 1.  
Remove the single-sided print-  
outs from the output tray, and  
then insert them into Tray 1,  
printed side down.  
!"  
Align the edges of the  
paper removed from the  
output tray, and then be  
sure that the paper is flat  
when it is loaded into the  
tray. Media misfeeds may  
occur if the edges of the  
paper are not aligned or  
the paper is not flat.  
!"  
If the leading edge of the paper is curled, flatten it before loading.  
5
Click Proceed on the screen of your PC or press the Cancel key (less  
than 5 seconds).  
Printing of the back of the paper begins.  
!"  
If a misfeed occurs during duplex printing, printing cannot continue  
from the point where it was stopped after the misfeed is cleared.  
Repeat the procedure starting with step 2.  
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Output Tray  
All printed media is output to the face-down output tray on top of the printer.  
This tray has a capacity of approximately 200 sheets (A4/Letter) of 80 g/m2  
(22 lb) paper.  
!"  
!"  
If the media is stacked too high in the output tray, your printer may  
experience media misfeeds, excessive media curl, or static buildup.  
Remove transparencies as soon as possible from the output tray to  
avoid static buildup.  
Media Storage  
How do I store media?  
# Keep media on a flat, level surface in its original wrapper until it is time to  
load it.  
Media that has been stored for a long time out of its packaging may dry up  
too much and cause misfeeding.  
# If media has been removed from its wrapper, place it in its original pack-  
aging and store in a cool, dark place on a level surface.  
# Avoid moisture, excessive humidity, direct sunlight, excessive heat (above  
35°C [95°F]), and dust.  
# Avoid media leaning against other objects or placing it in an upright posi-  
tion.  
Before using stored media, do a trial printing and check print quality.  
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Note  
Failure to follow instructions as outlined in this manual could result in  
voiding your warranty.  
Refilled Toner Cartridges  
Note  
Do not use refilled toner cartridges. Any damage to the printer or quality  
problems caused by a refilled toner cartridge will void your warranty. No  
technical support is provided to recover from these problems.  
About Toner Cartridges  
Your printer uses four toner cartridges: black, yellow, magenta, and cyan.  
Handle the toner cartridges carefully to avoid spilling toner inside the printer  
or on yourself.  
!"  
!"  
Install only new toner cartridges in your printer. If a used toner car-  
tridge is installed, the indicator message will not clear and the supplies  
status in the Status Display will not be updated.  
The toner is nontoxic. If you get toner on your skin, wash it off with  
cool water and a mild soap. If you get toner on your clothes, lightly  
dust them off as best as you can. If some toner remains on your  
clothes, use cool, not hot water, to rinse the toner off.  
CAUTION  
If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately with cool water  
and consult a doctor.  
!"  
Contact the following URL for recycling information.  
US:http://printer.konicaminolta.net/products/recycle/index.asp  
Europe:http://www.minolta-qms.nl/nlen/frames/cleanplanet.htm  
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When replacing a toner cartridge, refer to the following table. For optimum  
print quality and performance, use only approved KONICA MINOLTA toner  
cartridges for your specific printer type, as listed in the table below. If you  
open the top cover, you can find your printer type and the toner cartridge part  
numbers on the consumables reorder label inside your printer.  
Printer Part  
Number  
Toner Cartridge Type  
Toner Cartridge  
Part Number  
Printer  
Type  
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Yellow (Y) A00W121  
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Magenta (M) A00W221  
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Cyan (C)  
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Black (K)  
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Black (K)  
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Yellow (Y)  
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Magenta (M)  
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Cyan (C)  
A00W321  
A00W829  
A00W422  
A00W122  
A00W222  
A00W322  
AM  
A00V-011  
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Yellow (Y) A00W131  
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Magenta (M) A00W231  
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Cyan (C)  
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Black (K)  
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Yellow (Y)  
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Magenta (M)  
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Cyan (C)  
A00W331  
A00W432  
A00W132  
A00W232  
A00W332  
A00V-021  
A00V-031  
EU  
AP  
GC  
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Yellow (Y) A00W141  
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Magenta (M) A00W241  
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Cyan (C)  
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Black (K)  
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Yellow (Y)  
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Magenta (M)  
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Cyan (C)  
A00W341  
A00W442  
A00W142  
A00W242  
A00W342  
A00V-041  
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Yellow (Y) A00W151  
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Magenta (M) A00W251  
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Cyan (C)  
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Black (K)  
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Yellow (Y)  
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Magenta (M)  
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Cyan (C)  
A00W351  
A00W452  
A00W152  
A00W252  
A00W352  
A00V-081  
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Printer Part  
Number  
Toner Cartridge Type  
Toner Cartridge  
Part Number  
Printer  
Type  
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Yellow (Y) A00W121  
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Magenta (M) A00W221  
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Cyan (C)  
Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Black (K)  
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Black (K)  
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Yellow (Y)  
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Magenta (M)  
High-Capacity Toner Cartridge - Cyan (C)  
A00W321  
A00W829  
A00W422  
A00W122  
A00W222  
A00W322  
TW  
A00V-071  
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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 35° C (95° F) 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 handling and storage.  
Do not hold, stand or store  
cartridges on their ends or turn  
them upside down; the toner  
inside the cartridges may  
become caked or unequally  
distributed.  
# Away from salty air and corrosive gases such as aerosols.  
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Note  
Be careful not to spill toner while replacing a toner cartridge. If toner  
spills, immediately wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth.  
When the toner is empty, the toner indicator lights up. Follow the procedure  
described below to replace the toner cartridge.  
1
Check the control panel to see which color of toner is empty.  
As an example, the procedure for replacing the cyan toner cartridge is  
described below.  
!"  
If the Auto Toner Replace check box of Mode Setting in the Status  
Display was selected, printing stops when the toner is empty, and  
the empty toner cartridge moves so that it can be replaced. Skip to  
step 3.  
2
Press the Rotate Toner key.  
The lit indicator for the cyan toner goes off, and then the toner cartridge  
carousel rotates. When the cyan toner cartridge is positioned so that it  
can be replaced, the indicator for the cyan toner lights up again.  
!"  
Press the Rotate Toner key once to move the cyan toner cartridge  
so that it can be replaced. With each additional press of the Rotate  
Toner key, the black, yellow, then magenta toner cartridge moves  
so that they can be replaced. The indicator for the toner cartridge  
that was moved so that it can be replaced lights up.  
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Pull the lever, and then open the  
top cover.  
!"  
If there is paper in the  
output tray, remove it,  
and then fold up the out-  
put tray before opening  
the top cover.  
!"  
Do not touch the transfer  
belt.  
4
Check that the toner cartridge to  
be replaced has been moved to  
the front, and then open the front  
cover.  
!"  
You can identify the toner  
cartridge by the color of  
the handle and by the let-  
ter molded into the han-  
dle: C (cyan), M  
(magenta), Y (yellow)  
and K (black).  
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Pull the handle on the toner car-  
tridge toward you, and then pull  
the toner cartridge up to remove  
it.  
!"  
Do not manually rotate  
the toner cartridge carou-  
sel. In addition, do not  
rotate the carousel with  
force, otherwise it may be  
damaged.  
Note  
Dispose of the empty toner cartridge according to your local  
regulations. Do not burn the toner cartridge.  
6
7
Prepare a new toner cartridge.  
Shake the cartridge a few times  
to distribute the toner.  
!"  
Make sure that the toner  
roller cover is securely  
attached before shaking  
the toner cartridge.  
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9
Remove the cover from the  
toner roller.  
!"  
Do not touch or scratch  
the toner roller.  
Align the shaft on each end of  
the toner cartridge with its hold-  
ers, and then insert the car-  
tridge.  
!"  
Before inserting the toner  
cartridge, make sure that  
the color of the toner car-  
tridge to be installed is  
the same as the label on  
the toner cartridge carou-  
sel.  
10  
Press down on the toner car-  
tridge until it snaps into place.  
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12  
Close the front cover.  
Carefully close the top cover.  
!"  
When the top cover is  
closed, the black toner  
cartridge automatically  
moves so that it can be  
replaced. With each  
press of the Rotate Toner  
key, the yellow, then  
magenta toner cartridge  
moves so that it can be  
replaced.  
!"  
If the Auto Toner Replace  
check box has been  
selected in Mode Setting  
of the Status Display,  
closing the top cover  
after replacing the toner  
cartridge automatically moves the next empty toner cartridge so  
that it can be replaced.  
If there are no more empty toner cartridges, the printer warms up,  
then is automatically reset to be ready to print.  
13  
Press the Cancel key to reset the printer and clear the indicator message.  
!"  
!"  
If no operation is performed for 30 seconds after the top cover is  
closed, the printer automatically resets.  
The printer must complete a calibration cycle (less than 2 minutes)  
after a toner cartridge has been replaced. If you open a cover  
before the printer is reset, the calibration stops, then starts over  
again after the cover is closed.  
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1
Pull the lever, and then open the  
top cover.  
!"  
If there is paper in the  
output tray, remove it,  
and then fold up the out-  
put tray before opening  
the top cover.  
!"  
Do not touch the transfer  
belt.  
2
Carefully pull out the drum car-  
tridge.  
Note  
Dispose of the used drum cartridge according to your local  
regulations. Do not burn the drum cartridge.  
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Prepare the new drum cartridge.  
!"  
Do not touch the PC  
drum on the drum car-  
tridge.  
4
5
Install the new drum cartridge.  
Carefully close the top cover.  
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The printer must complete a calibration cycle (less than 2 minutes)  
after the drum cartridge has been replaced. If you open a cover  
before the printer is reset, the calibration stops, then starts over  
again after the cover is closed.  
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CAUTION  
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 covers 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 out-  
side of the printer, printer performance and print quality will suffer, so the  
printer should be cleaned periodically. Keep the following guidelines in mind.  
WARNING!  
Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect all interface  
cables before cleaning. Do not spill water or detergent into the printer;  
otherwise the printer will be damaged and an electric shock may occur.  
CAUTION  
The fuser unit is hot. When the right side cover is opened, the  
fuser unit temperature drops gradually (one hour wait time).  
# Be careful when cleaning the inside of the printer or removing media mis-  
feeds, as the fuser unit and other internal parts may be very hot.  
# Do not place anything on top of the printer.  
# Use a soft cloth to clean the printer.  
# Never spray cleaning solution directly on the printer’s surface; the spray  
could penetrate through the air vents of the printer and damage the inter-  
nal circuits.  
# Avoid using abrasive or corrosive solutions or solutions that contain sol-  
vents (such as alcohol and benzene) to clean the printer.  
# Always test any cleaning solution (such as mild detergent) on a small  
inconspicuous area of your printer to check the solution’s performance.  
# Never use sharp or rough implements, such as wire or plastic cleaning  
pads.  
# Always close the printer’s covers gently. Never subject the printer to vibra-  
tion.  
# Do not cover the printer immediately after using it. Turn it off and wait until  
it cools down.  
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# Do not leave the printer’s covers open for any length of time, especially in  
well-lit places; light may damage the drum cartridge.  
# Do not open the printer during printing.  
# Do not tap media stacks on the printer.  
# Do not lubricate or disassemble the printer.  
# Do not tilt the printer.  
# Do not touch the electrical contacts, gears, or laser devices. Doing so  
may damage the printer and cause the print quality to deteriorate.  
# Keep media in the output tray at a minimum level. If the media is stocked  
too high, your printer may experience media misfeeds and excessive  
media curl.  
# Keep the printer level to avoid  
toner spillage.  
# When lifting the printer, grasp  
the areas shown in the figure.  
# If you get toner on your skin,  
wash it off with cool water and a mild soap.  
CAUTION  
If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately with cool water  
and consult a doctor.  
# Make sure any parts removed during cleaning are replaced before you  
plug in the printer.  
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CAUTION  
Be sure to turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before  
cleaning.  
Exterior  
Control Panel  
Ventilation Grille  
Ready Error  
Rotate  
Toner  
Cancel  
Y
M
C
K
Filter  
Printer Exterior  
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Interior  
Cleaning the Media Feed Roller and Laser Lens  
1
Pull the lever, and then open the  
top cover.  
!"  
If there is paper in the  
output tray, remove it,  
and then fold up the out-  
put tray before opening  
the top cover.  
!"  
Do not touch the transfer  
belt.  
2
Slowly pull out the drum car-  
tridge.  
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Note  
Position the removed drum cartridge as  
shown in the illustration at the right.  
Be sure to keep the drum cartridge  
horizontal and place it where it will not  
become dirty.  
Do not leave the drum cartridge  
removed for more than 15 minutes, and  
do not place the removed drum cartridge  
in a location where it would be exposed  
to direct light (such as sunlight).  
3
Clean the media feed rollers by  
wiping them with a soft, dry  
cloth.  
BOTTOM  
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Clean the laser lens by wiping it  
with a soft, dry cloth.  
BOTTOM  
5
Reinstall the drum cartridge.  
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Carefully close the top cover.  
Storing the Printer  
Note  
If this printer is not to be used  
for an extended period of  
time, store the printer with the  
fuser separator levers raised  
(set to the envelope position).  
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Note  
Since a media misfeed or  
decreased print quality may  
occur, be sure to return the  
levers on the fuser unit to the  
setting for plain paper before  
printing on media other than  
envelopes.  
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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 misfeeds  
Understanding the media path  
Indicator Messages  
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Clearing media misfeeds  
Solving problems with media misfeeds  
Solving other problems  
Solving problems with printing quality  
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Preventing Media Misfeeds  
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 after printing 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 mis-  
feeds, and printer damage).  
You load the media printing-side up in the tray (many manufacturers place an  
arrow on the end of the wrapper to indicate the printing side).  
Avoid...  
Media that is folded, wrinkled, or excessively curled.  
Double feeding (remove the media and fan the sheets—they may be sticking  
together).  
Fanning transparencies since this causes static.  
Loading more than one type/size/weight of media in a tray at the same time.  
Overfilling the trays.  
Allowing the output tray to overfill (the output tray has a 200-sheet capacity—  
misfeeding may occur if you allow media to accumulate more than 200  
sheets at one time).  
Allowing the output tray to fill with more than a few transparencies.  
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Understanding the Media Path  
Understanding the printer’s media path will help you locate media misfeeds.  
1 Output tray  
1
2 Transfer belt unit  
3 Toner cartridge carousel  
4 Drum cartridge  
5 Tray 1  
6
2
3
4
5
6 Fuser unit  
Indicator Messages  
The control panel indicators (Ready, Error) provide information about your  
printer and help you locate each problem.  
Error Messages  
These messages indicate errors which you must correct before a print job  
can continue or the printer status return to “Ready”.  
Ready  
Error  
Condition  
Action  
indicator indicator  
(green)  
(orange)  
Blinking  
Blinking  
Communication Error  
Print Over-run  
Check the printer  
cable.  
Turn off the printer.  
After a few seconds,  
turn on the printer.  
Change to a lower  
resolution.  
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Ready  
indicator indicator  
(green) (orange)  
Error  
Condition  
Action  
Rapid blinking alter-  
nately  
The tray ran out of paper Load media into  
while printing.  
Tray 1.  
No media in the tray  
specified in the printer  
driver.  
Load the appropriate  
type of media into  
Tray 1.  
Media size error  
Load the appropriate  
size media into Tray 1.  
If the “Auto Continue”  
has been activated in the  
Status Display, the sheet  
already fed in, is auto-  
matically ejected after a  
predetermined time.  
Waiting to print the back Insert the paper so  
of the paper during man- that the back can be  
ual duplex printing  
printed, and then  
press the Cancel key  
(less than 5 seconds).  
For details, refer to  
“Manual Duplexing”  
on page 41.  
Off  
Blinking  
Media empty  
Media jam  
Load media into Tray  
1.  
Clear the jam, close  
the covers, and then  
continue with the print  
job.  
The drum cartridge or  
toner cartridge is not  
installed.  
Install the drum car-  
tridge and all toner  
cartridges.  
Off  
On  
Front cover or top cover Close the front cover  
is open. and top cover.  
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Service Message  
This message indicates a more serious fault that can only be corrected by a  
customer service engineer.  
Ready  
Error  
Condition  
Action  
indicator  
(green)  
indicator  
(orange)  
Off  
Rapid blink- Fatal error  
ing  
Turn the printer  
off, then on again.  
If the problem  
persists, contact  
your vendor or  
authorized ser-  
vice provider.  
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Clearing Media Misfeeds  
To avoid damage, always remove misfed 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 misfeeds. Do not reload media that has misfed.  
Note  
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 misfed media.  
Make sure not to spill any toner inside the printer.  
CAUTION  
Unfused toner can dirty your hands, clothes, or anything else it gets on.  
If you accidentally get toner on your clothes, lightly dust them off as  
best as you can. If some toner remains on your clothes, use cool, not  
hot water, to rinse the toner off. If toner gets on your skin, wash it off  
with cool water and a mild soap.  
CAUTION  
If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately with cool water  
and consult a doctor.  
If, after clearing the media misfeed, the misfeed message in the control panel  
window persists, open and close the printer’s covers. This should clear the  
misfeed message.  
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Clearing Procedures  
1
Pull the lever, and then open the  
top cover.  
!"  
If there is paper in the  
output tray, remove it,  
and then fold up the out-  
put tray before opening  
the top cover.  
!"  
Do not touch the transfer  
belt.  
2
Slowly pull out the drum car-  
tridge.  
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Note  
Position the removed drum cartridge as  
shown in the illustration at the right.  
Be sure to keep the drum cartridge  
horizontal and place it where it will not  
become dirty.  
Do not leave the drum cartridge  
removed for more than 15 minutes, and  
do not place the removed drum cartridge  
in a location where it would be exposed  
to direct light (such as sunlight).  
3
Push the fuser separator levers  
back as far as possible.  
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Remove any misfed media.  
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Return the fuser separator  
levers to their original positions.  
6
Reinstall the drum cartridge.  
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Carefully close the top cover.  
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Frequent misfeeds in any area indicate that area should be checked,  
repaired, or cleaned. Repeated misfeeds may also happen if you’re  
using unsupported print media.  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Several  
sheets go  
The front edges of  
the media are not  
Remove the media and even up the  
front edges, then reload it.  
through the even.  
printer  
The media is moist  
Remove the moist media and replace it  
with new, dry media.  
together.  
from humidity.  
Too much static elec- Do not fan transparencies.  
tricity is present.  
Media mis- Top cover needs to  
Open and close the top cover of the  
printer again.  
feed mes-  
sage stays  
on.  
be opened and  
closed again to reset  
the printer.  
Some media remains Recheck the media path and make  
misfed in the printer. sure that you have removed all of the  
misfed media.  
Media is  
The media is not cor- Remove the misfed media and reposi-  
misfeeding. rectly positioned in  
the tray.  
tion the media properly in the tray.  
The number of sheets Remove the excess media and reload  
in the tray exceeds  
the maximum  
allowed.  
the correct number of sheets in the  
tray.  
The media guides are Adjust the media guides in the Tray 1  
not correctly adjusted to match the size of the media.  
to the media size.  
Warped or wrinkled  
Remove the media, smooth it out, and  
media is loaded in the reload it. If it still misfeeds, do not use  
tray.  
that media.  
The media is moist  
from humidity.  
Remove the moist media and replace it  
with new, dry media.  
The recommended  
Load the transparencies or label  
transparency or label sheets according to the manufacturer’s  
sheet is facing the  
instructions.  
wrong way in Tray 1.  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Media is  
Envelopes are facing Load the envelopes in Tray 1 so the  
misfeeding. the wrong way in Tray flaps are facing down.  
1.  
If the flaps are on the long edge, load  
the envelopes with the flap toward the  
left of the printer.  
Transparencies have Remove the transparencies and load  
collected static elec- them in Tray 1 one sheet at a time. Do  
tricity in the tray.  
not fan transparencies before loading  
them.  
Unsupported media Use KONICA MINOLTA-approved  
(wrong size, thick-  
ness, type, etc.) is  
being used.  
media.  
See “Media Specifications” on page 24  
for supported size.  
The media feed roller Clean the media feed roller.  
is dirty.  
For more details, refer to “Interior” on  
page 61.  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Printer  
The power cord is not Turn off the printer, confirm that the  
power is not correctly plugged into power cord is correctly plugged into the  
on.  
the outlet.  
Something is wrong Plug another electrical appliance into  
with the outlet con- the outlet and see whether it operates  
outlet, and then turn on the printer.  
nected to the printer. properly.  
The power switch is Turn the power switch off (O position),  
not correctly turned  
on (I position).  
then turn it back to the on (I position).  
The printer is con-  
nected to an outlet  
Use a power source with the specifica-  
tions listed in appendix A, “Technical  
with a voltage or fre- Specifications.”  
quency that does not  
match the printer  
specifications.  
Printing  
The printer is set to a It takes more time to print with special  
takes too  
slow printing mode  
media. When using regular paper,  
make sure that the media type is set  
properly in the driver.  
much time. (for example, thick  
stock or transpar-  
ency).  
The printer is set to  
It takes time for printing to start in  
power saving mode. power saving mode.  
The job is very com- Wait. No action needed.  
plex.  
A toner cartridge for a Install a KONICA MINOLTA toner  
different region or an cartridge approved for your specific  
unapproved toner  
printer.  
cartridge is installed.  
Blank pages One or more of the  
Check the toner cartridges. The image  
come out  
toner cartridges are will not be printed if the cartridges are  
during print- defective or empty.  
ing.  
empty.  
The wrong media is Check that the media type set in the  
being used.  
driver matches the media loaded in the  
printer.  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Not all pages The printer has the  
Check your cable.  
print.  
wrong kind of cable,  
or the printer is not  
configured for the  
correct cable and  
port.  
The Cancel key was Make sure no one pressed the Cancel  
pressed.  
key while your job was printing.  
The tray is empty.  
Check that the trays are loaded with  
media, in place, and secure.  
A document is printed Print the overlay file using a magicolor  
with an overlay file 2500W driver from the magicolor  
which has been cre- 2500W Utilities and Documentation  
ated by a non-magi- CD-ROM.  
color 2500W driver.  
Printer  
resets or  
The power cord is not Turn off the printer, confirm that the  
correctly plugged into power cord is correctly plugged into the  
turns off fre- the outlet.  
quently.  
outlet, and then turn on the printer.  
A system error  
Contact Technical Support with the  
error information.  
occurred.  
With N-up on Both the driver and  
For N-up on multiple copies, choose  
multiple cop- the application have Collate only in the driver’s Basic Tab.  
ies, the out- been set for collation. Do not set collation in the application.  
put is  
incorrect.  
You hear  
unusual  
noises.  
The printer is not  
level.  
Put the printer on a flat, hard, level sur-  
face not to exceed ±1° slant in any  
direction.  
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.  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Media is  
wrinkled.  
The media is moist  
from humidity or hav- with new, dry media.  
ing water spilled on it.  
Remove the moist media and replace it  
The media feed roller Check them for damage. If necessary,  
or fuser unit is defec- contact Technical Support with the  
tive.  
error information.  
Unsupported media Use KONICA MINOLTA-approved  
(wrong size, thick-  
ness, type, etc.) is  
being used.  
media. See “Media Specifications” on  
page 24 for supported sizes and types.  
For a complete list of approved media,  
go to www.printer.konicaminolta.com.  
Envelopes are being Before printing envelopes, place the  
printed with the fuser fuser separator levers in the envelope  
separator levers in  
the plain paper posi-  
tion.  
position.  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Nothing is  
printed, or  
there are  
One or more of the  
toner cartridges are for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.  
defective.  
Remove the toner cartridge and check  
blank spots  
on the  
printed page.  
The printer driver is Select the proper setting in the printer  
not set correctly.  
driver to switch from transparencies to  
plain paper.  
The drum cartridge is Remove the drum cartridge and check  
defective.  
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.  
The media is moist  
from humidity.  
Adjust the humidity for media storage.  
Remove the moist media and replace it  
with new, dry media.  
The media set in the Load the correct media in the printer.  
printer driver mis-  
matches the media  
loaded in the printer.  
The power source  
does not match the  
printer specifications.  
Use a power source with the proper  
specifications.  
Several sheets are  
Remove the media from the tray and  
being fed at the same check for static electricity. Fan plain  
time.  
paper or other media (but not transpar-  
encies), and replace it in the tray.  
Media is not set prop- Remove the media, tap it to straighten  
erly in the tray.  
it out, return it to the tray, and realign  
the media guides.  
The printer is not  
level.  
Put the printer on a flat, hard, level sur-  
face not to exceed ±1° slant in any  
direction.  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Entire sheet One or more of the  
Remove the toner cartridge and check  
is printed in toner cartridges are for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.  
black or  
color.  
defective.  
The drum cartridge is Remove the drum cartridge and check  
defective.  
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.  
Image is too Laser lens is dirty.  
Clean the laser lens.  
light; there is  
low image  
density.  
The media is moist  
from humidity.  
Remove the moist media and replace  
with new, dry media.  
There is not much  
Replace the toner cartridge.  
toner left in the car-  
tridge.  
One or more of the  
Remove the toner cartridge and check  
toner cartridges are for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.  
defective.  
Media type is set  
incorrectly.  
When printing envelopes, labels, post-  
cards, thick stock, or transparencies,  
specify the appropriate media type in  
the printer driver.  
Image is too One or more of the  
Remove the toner cartridge and check  
dark.  
toner cartridges are for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.  
defective.  
The drum cartridge is Remove the drum cartridge and check  
defective.  
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Image is  
blurred;  
One or more of the  
toner cartridges are for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.  
Remove the toner cartridge and check  
background defective.  
is lightly  
The drum cartridge is Remove the drum cartridge and check  
stained;  
there is  
defective.  
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.  
insufficient  
gloss of the  
printed  
image.  
The print or One or more of the  
color density toner cartridges are  
Install new toner cartridges.  
is uneven.  
defective or low.  
The drum cartridge is Remove the drum cartridge and check  
defective.  
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.  
The printer is not  
level.  
Put the printer on a flat, hard, level sur-  
face not to exceed ±1° slant in any  
direction.  
Irregular  
print or mot- from humidity.  
tled image  
The media is moist  
Adjust the humidity in the media stor-  
age area.  
Remove the moist media and replace it  
with new, dry media.  
appears.  
Unsupported media Use KONICA MINOLTA-approved  
(wrong size, thick-  
ness, type, etc.) is  
being used.  
media. See “Media Specifications” on  
page 24 for supported sizes.  
One or more of the  
Remove the toner cartridge and check  
toner cartridges are for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.  
defective.  
The drum cartridge is Remove the drum cartridge and check  
defective.  
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.  
The fuser separator Return the fuser separator levers to  
levers are adjusted  
the plain paper setting.  
for envelope printing.  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
There is  
insufficient  
fusing or the  
image  
comes off  
when  
The media is moist  
from humidity.  
Remove the moist media and replace it  
with new, dry media.  
Unsupported media Use KONICA MINOLTA-approved  
(wrong size, thick-  
ness, type, etc.) is  
being used.  
media. See “Media Specifications” on  
page 24 for supported sizes.  
rubbed.  
Media type is set  
incorrectly.  
When printing envelopes, labels, post-  
cards, thick stock, or transparencies,  
specify the appropriate media type in  
the printer driver.  
The fuser separator Return the fuser separator levers to  
levers are adjusted  
the plain paper setting.  
for envelope printing.  
There are  
toner  
One or more of the  
toner cartridges are for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.  
Remove the toner cartridge and check  
smudges or defective or installed  
residual  
images.  
incorrectly.  
The fuser separator Return the fuser separator levers to  
levers are adjusted  
the plain paper setting.  
for envelope printing.  
There are  
toner  
The media transfer  
roller is dirty.  
Clean the media transfer roller.  
If you think the transfer roller should be  
replaced, contact Technical Support  
with the error information.  
smudges on  
the back side  
of the page  
(whether or  
not it has  
been  
The media path is  
dirty with toner.  
Print several blank sheets and the  
excess toner should disappear.  
One or more of the  
Remove the toner cartridge and check  
duplexed).  
toner cartridges are for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.  
defective.  
The drum cartridge is Remove the drum cartridge and check  
defective.  
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Abnormal  
areas (white,  
black, or  
color)appear  
in a regular  
pattern.  
The laser lens is dirty. Clean the laser lens.  
The toner cartridge is Remove the toner cartridge with the  
defective.  
color causing the abnormal image.  
Replace it with a new toner cartridge.  
The drum cartridge is Remove the drum cartridge and check  
defective. for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.  
Image  
The laser lens is dirty. Clean the laser lens.  
defects.  
The toner cartridge is Remove the toner cartridge and check  
leaking.  
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.  
The toner cartridge is Remove the toner cartridge with the  
defective.  
color causing the abnormal image.  
Replace it with a new toner cartridge.  
The drum cartridge is Remove the drum cartridge and check  
defective.  
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.  
Lateral lines The printer is not  
Put the printer on a flat, hard, level sur-  
face not to exceed ±1° slant in any  
direction.  
or bands  
appear on  
image.  
level.  
The media path is  
dirty with toner.  
Print several sheets and the excess  
toner should disappear.  
One or more of the  
Remove the toner cartridge and check  
toner cartridges are for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.  
defective.  
The drum cartridge is Remove the drum cartridge and check  
defective.  
for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.  
Colors look One or more of the  
Remove the toner cartridges and verify  
drastically  
wrong.  
toner cartridges are that the toner is distributed evenly on  
defective.  
each cartridge roller, and reinstall the  
toner cartridges.  
One or more of the  
Check the control panel. If necessary,  
toner cartridges are replace the specified toner cartridge.  
low or empty.  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Colors are  
The drum cartridge is Remove the drum cartridge and rein-  
not register- not correctly seated. stall it.  
ing properly;  
One or more of the  
toner cartridges are for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.  
defective.  
Remove the toner cartridge and check  
colors are  
mixed or  
have page-  
to-page vari-  
ation.  
The media is moist  
from humidity.  
Remove the moist media and replace it  
with new, dry media.  
Line art does The line art setting for In the driver, go to Properties/Quality  
not print in  
color.  
2400 x 600 dpi  
requires Color Match-  
ing to be turned off.  
and choose Off in the Color Matching.  
If you want color, lower the resolution  
to 1200 x 600 or 600 x 600 dpi.  
The color  
The drum cartridge is Remove the drum cartridge and check  
defective. for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.  
has a poor  
reproduction  
or has poor  
color density.  
If the problem is not resolved, even after all of the above have been per-  
formed, contact Technical Support with the error information.  
For contact information, refer to the Need Assistance Sheet.  
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Installing  
Accessories  
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Dust Cover  
The dust cover is a standard printer feature in the Americas and Taiwan, but  
an optional accessory in other areas.  
Contact your vendor or go to printer.konicaminolta.com for purchase informa-  
tion.  
When the dust cover is attached to Tray 1, the media is protected from dust,  
and operating noises from printing are reduced. We recommend that the dust  
cover remain attached when this printer is used.  
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Depending on the sales region, the dust cover is not included with this  
printer. If necessary, purchase this part from your sales representa-  
tive.  
Installing the Dust Cover  
1
Open Tray 1.  
2
Install the dust cover.  
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3
Attach the lid to the dust cover.  
Loading Media in Tray 1 with the Dust Cover installed  
1
Remove the lid from the dust  
cover, and then open the front  
panel of the dust cover.  
2
Slide the media guides to pro-  
vide more space between them.  
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3
Load the media face up in the  
tray.  
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Do not load above the M mark.  
Do not load more than 10 envelopes or 50 sheets of labels, post-  
cards, thick stock, or transparencies at one time.  
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5
Slide the media guides against  
the edges of the media.  
Close the front panel of the dust  
cover, and then reattach the lid  
to the dust cover.  
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Safety Specifications  
Printer  
Safety standards U.S. model  
UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No.  
60950-1-03  
European model EU Directive 73/23/EEC  
EU Directive 93/68/EEC  
EN 60950-1 (IEC 60950-1)  
China model  
U.S. model  
GB 4943  
EMC standards  
FCC part 15 subpart B class B  
ICES-003  
European model EU Directive 89/336/EEC  
EU Directive 93/68/EEC  
EN 55022 (CISPR Pub. 22) class B  
EN 61000-3-2  
EN 61000-3-3  
EN 55024  
China model  
GB 9254 class B, GB 17625.1  
Australian model AS/NZS CISPR22 classB  
Technical Specifications  
Printer  
Type  
Desktop full color laser beam printer  
Printing system  
Developing system  
Resolution  
Dual laser diodes and polygon mirror  
Mono component development system  
2400 dpi × 600 dpi,  
1200 dpi × 600 dpi or 600 dpi × 600 dpi  
First print  
Monochrome: 14.0 seconds for A4, Letter  
(plain paper)  
Full color:  
23.0 seconds for A4, Letter  
(plain paper)  
Print speed  
Monochrome: 20.0 pages per minute for A4,  
Letter (plain paper)  
Full color:  
5.0 pages per minute for A4,  
Letter (plain paper)  
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Warm-up time  
Media sizes  
Paper/Media  
100 V/120 V: 54 seconds or less  
220 to 240 V: 59 seconds or less  
Paper width: 92 to 216 mm (3.6 to 8.5")  
Paper length: 148 to 356 mm (5.9 to 14.0")  
• Plain paper (60 to 90 g/m2; 16 to 24 lb bond)  
• Transparency  
• Envelope  
• Thick Stock (91 to 163 g/m2; 25 to 43 lb)  
• Postcard  
• Letterhead  
• Label sheet  
• Glossy  
Input capacity  
Plain paper:  
Envelope:  
200 sheets  
10 envelopes  
Label/Postcard/Thick Stock/Transparency:  
50 sheets  
Output capacity  
Output tray: 200 sheets (A4, Letter)  
10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F)  
15 to 85%  
Operating temperature  
Operating humidity  
Power supply  
110 to 127 V, 50 to 60 Hz  
220 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz  
Power consumption  
100 V/120 V: 1100 W  
220 to 240 V: 1100 W  
Energy Saver Mode: 5 W or less  
Amperage  
110 to 127 V: 11 A or less  
220 to 240 V: 7 A or less  
Acoustic Noise  
External dimensions  
Printing: 52 dB or less  
Standby: 35 dB or less  
Height: 349 mm (13.7")  
Width: 430 mm (16.9")  
Depth: 395 mm (15.6")  
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Weight  
Printer:  
16.1 kg (35.4 lb) (excluding TC, DC and the  
dust cover)  
19.4 kg (43.2 lb) (including TC, DC and the  
dust cover)  
Toner cartridge:  
Standard in-box cartridge =  
0.58 kg (1.28 lb) (Y, M, C, K)  
Replacement cartridge (with toner roller cover)=  
Standard-capacity:  
0.63 kg (1.39 lb) (Y, M, C)  
High-capacity:  
0.70 kg (1.54 lb) (Y, M, C, K)  
Interface  
USB 2.0 compliant  
32 MB  
Standard memory  
Consumable Life Expectancy Chart  
Item  
Average Life Expectancy  
Toner cartridge  
Standard in-box Cartridge =  
1,500 pages (Y, M, C, K)  
Replacement Cartridge =  
Standard-capacity: 1,500 pages (Y, M, C)  
Standard-capacity (120 V printers only): 1,500  
pages (K)  
High-capacity: 4,500 pages (Y, M, C, K)  
Drum cartridge  
Monochrome:  
45,000 pages (Continuous)  
10,000 pages (1 page per job)  
Full color:  
11,250 pages (Continuous)  
7,500 pages (1 page per job)  
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The values shown for the toner cartridge and drum cartridge indicate  
the number of pages for simplex printing using A4/Letter-size media  
with 5% coverage.  
The actual life may differ (be shorter) depending on the printing condi-  
tions (coverage, paper size, etc.), differences in the printing method,  
such as continuous printing or intermittent printing (when print jobs of  
one page are often printed), or the type of paper used, for example,  
thick paper. In addition, the life will be affected by the temperature and  
humidity of the operating environment.  
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Our Concern for Environmental Protection  
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, we have determined that this machine meets  
the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency.  
What is an ENERGY STAR product?  
An ENERGY STAR product has a special feature that allows it to automati-  
cally switch to a “low-power mode” after a period of inactivity. An ENERGY  
STAR product uses energy more efficiently, saves you money on utility bills  
and helps protect the environment.  
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Index  
A
Accessory  
Glossy 31  
Dust cover 92  
B
Imageable area 31  
Indicator  
Basic tab 15  
Service messages 72  
Status message 6  
C
Consumables  
Toner cartridge 44  
L
Labels 28  
D
Layout tab 16  
Letterhead 29  
Loading media 33  
Dust cover 92  
E
Envelope 27  
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M
Maintenance 58  
Manual duplexing 41  
Media  
Clearing misfeeds 73  
Imageable area 31  
Loading 33  
Path 70  
Preventing misfeeds 69  
Media path 70  
Media storage 42  
Media type  
Envelope 27  
Glossy 31  
Transparency 30  
Troubleshooting 67  
Media misfeed 79  
Printer resets 82  
Labels 28  
Letterhead 29  
Plain paper 25  
Postcard 29  
Thick stock 26  
Transparency 30  
Misfeed problems 79  
Clearing 73  
Media path 70  
Preventing 69  
W
Watermark tab 16  
N
N-up 82  
O
Output tray 42  
Overlay printing 82  
Overlay tab 16  
P
Page margins 32  
Plain paper 25  
Postcard 29  
Preventing media misfeeds 69  
Print quality 84  
Printer  
Parts 3  
Printer driver 14  
Setting 12  
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