User manual MINOLTA MAGICOLOR 3100

magicolor 3100 User's Guide ® 1800658-001C Thank You Thank you for purchasing a magicolor 3100. Your magicolor 3100 is specially designed for optimal performance in Windows, Macintosh, and networking environments. Trademarks The following are registered trademarks of MINOLTA-QMS, Inc.: QMS, the MINOLTAQMS logo, Crown, CrownNet, and magicolor. Minolta is a trademark of Minolta Co., Ltd. Other product names mentioned in this guide may also be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Proprietary Statement The digitally encoded software included with your printer is Copyrighted © 2002 by MINOLTA-QMS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This software may not be reproduced, modified, displayed, transferred, or copied in any form or in any manner or on any media, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of MINOLTA-QMS, Inc. Copyright Notice This guide is Copyrighted © 2002 by MINOLTA-QMS, Inc., One Magnum Pass, Mobile, AL 36618. All Rights Reserved. This document may not be copied, in whole or part, nor transferred to any other media or language, without written permission of MINOLTA-QMS, Inc. Notice MINOLTA-QMS, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to this guide and to the equipment described herein without notice. Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this guide is free of inaccuracies and omissions. However, MINOLTAQMS, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with regard to this guide. MINOLTA-QMS, Inc. assumes no responsibility for, or liability for, errors contained in this guide or for incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of the furnishing of this guide, or the use of this guide in operating the equipment, or in connection with the performance of the equipment when so operated. Registering the Printer Mail--Fill out and send in the registration card enclosed in your shipment or downloaded from www.onlineregister.com/ minolta-qms/ Internet--Follow the instructions on www.onlineregister.com/ minolta-qms/ or Software Utilities CD-ROM-- Follow the instructions on the CD-ROM. Contents 1 Replacing Consumables .............................................................................. 1 Introduction 2 Consumable Life Expectancies 2 Consumables Life Expectancies Chart 5 Replacing the Fuser Unit 7 Replacing the Imaging Unit 12 Replacing a Toner Cartridge 16 Replacing the Transfer Unit 21 Using Media ................................................................................................... 23 Introduction 24 Media Storage and Handling 25 General Notes about Media 28 Media Trays 28 Media Sizes and Print Area 29 Page Margins 30 Image Alignment 31 Output Tray 31 Media 32 Plain Paper 34 2 Contents Special Note about Custom (and Oversized) Media Thick Stock 36 Envelopes 37 Glossy Media 38 Label Stock 38 Postcards (Japanese size) 39 Transparencies (Uncoated Only) 40 Loading Media 42 Preparing the Media 42 Loading and Printing Media 42 Using Media Other Than Plain Paper 47 System Memory (RAM) Requirements 52 Duplexing 53 35 3 Maintaining the Printer.....................................................................................55 Introduction 56 Cleaning 58 Internal Cleaning Cycles 58 Cleaning Schedule 58 Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................63 Introduction 64 Printing a Status Page 64 PDF File Printing 65 Adjusting Memory Clients for PDF Printing 65 Printing Preformatted Files Using Crownview 65 Troubleshooting PDF Direct Printing from CrownView 65 Preventing Media Jams 66 Automatic Jam Recovery 67 Understanding the Media Path 67 Understanding Media Jam Status Messages 68 Clearing Media Jams 69 Media Jam Duplex 70 Media Jam Feed 71 Media Jam Fuser 75 Media Jam Registration 77 Mismatch Jam 78 Solving Problems 79 Media Jams and Media Transport Problems 79 Other Problems 82 Printing Quality 88 Status, Error, and Service Messages 94 Service Messages 104 HP-GL Error Codes and PCL Error Codes 105 4 ii Contents PostScript Errors 106 Additional Assistance 106 5 Installing Other Accessories ....................................................................... 107 Introduction 108 Antistatic Protection 109 BuzzBox 110 What's in the Kit? 110 Installing BuzzBox 110 Using the BuzzBox 111 Dual In-Line Memory Modules (DIMMs) 111 Emulations, Fonts, and Other Software 117 Emulations 117 Fonts and Forms 120 High-capacity Input Feeder (HCIF) 123 Media Trays 127 Interfaces and Daughterboards 127 Interfaces 127 SC-215 Color Convenience Copier 129 Follow the installation instructions included with the SC-215. 129 SCSI Interface 129 Internal IDE Hard Disk Drive 132 Time-of-Day Clock 134 Tray Cover 137 Color Printing ............................................................................................... 139 Introduction 140 Color Registration 140 PRISMLASERTM Technology 142 Color Management and Control 142 MINOLTA-QMS QCOLOR Technology 142 Further Information 143 6 Storage, Deinstallation, Shipping, and Packing ........................................ 145 Storing the Printer 146 Deinstalling the High-capacity Input Feeder (HCIF) 147 Shipping the Printer 149 Prepare the Printer for Shipment 149 Packing the Printer 154 8 Technical Specifications ............................................................................. 159 Requirements 160 Space Requirements 160 Location Requirements 160 7 Contents iii Power Requirements 162 ENERGY STAR Compliance 163 Engine and Controller Specifications 164 Print Speed 164 Engine 165 Controller 166 Electrical 168 Physical 171 Consumable Life Expectancies 172 IPP 174 Document Option Commands 176 Header/Trailer Page Commands 176 HP-GL Emulation Commands 176 HP PCL 5e Emulation Commands 176 Lineprinter Emulation Commands 177 PostScript Emulation Command 177 CCITT Groups 3 and 4 Commands 177 Document Formatting 178 Job and Subjob Boundary Commands 178 LN03 Plus Commands (Optional Emulation Required) 178 CALS Commands (Optional Emulation Required) 179 TIFF Commands (Optional Emulation Required) 179 Menus 179 Configuration Chart Conventions 179 Security Menu 179 Operator Control Menu 180 Administration Menu 181 Administration/Communications/Resident NIC/CrownNet Menu 182 TCP/IP Menu 186 Manufacturer's Declarations of Conformity 187 Index ............................................................................................................... 191 iv Contents Replacing Consumables 1 Introduction Item "What is a consumable?" "What is a plane?" "What is the life expectancy of consumables?" "How do I order consumables?" "Where can I get more information?" "How do I replace the fuser unit?" "How do I replace the media feed roller(s)?" "How do I replace the imaging unit?" "What are the toner cartridge life expectancies?" "How should I handle toner cartridges?" "How do I replace a toner cartridge?" "How do I replace the transfer unit?" Page page 2 page 2 page 3 page 5 page 6 page 7 page 10 page 12 page 16 page 17 page 17 page 17 Consumable Life Expectancies What is a consumable? A consumable is an item that needs to be replaced at regular intervals. For the magicolor 3100, consumables include: ,, Fuser unit ,, Imaging unit ,, Media feed roller ,, Toner cartridges ,, Transfer unit What is a plane? A plane (also called a face) is a single pass of media past the imaging unit. A two-sided (duplex) page (also called a sheet) consists of two passes of the imaging unit. The number of sheets printed shown on the startup page may differ from the sheets printed and faces printed statistics in CrownView and on the consumables statistics page (Operator Control/Consumables/Print Statistics). The numbers on the startup page refer to number of sheets/faces printed during the lifetime of the printer. 2 Introduction The numbers in CrownView (a printer-based application for accessing printer configurations, status, and consumables usage information) and on the consumables statistics page refer to the number of sheets/faces printed to date during the current consumables tracking period (Administration/ Consumables/Start Period menu). What is the life expectancy of consumables? Attention The stated onsumable life expectancy is expressed in simplex letter/A4 pages @ normal 5% coverage in continuous printing--for example, average four-page jobs (optimal consumable life). A duplex page is equivalent to two simplex pages. The actual life expectancy will vary (or be reduced) based on printing under specific operating conditions and other printing variables, such as intermittent printing--for example, one-page jobs, ambient temperature, humidity, media type, page size, and content of material printed--for example, text or graphics. Attention Failure to follow instructions as outlined in this manual could void your warranty. Use of consumables not manufactured by MINOLTA-QMS or use of non-supported print media may cause damage to your printer and void your warranty. If MINOLTA-QMS printer failure or damage is found to be directly attributable to the use of non-MINOLTA-QMS consumables, MINOLTA-QMS will not repair the printer free of charge. In this case, standard time and material charges will be applied to service your printer for that particular failure or damage. The following messages indicate that an item needs to be replaced. Item Fuser unit This item needs replacing after... REPLACE FUSER UNIT displays in the message window. Comment Replace the fuser and the media feed rollers at the same time. Reset the statistics on the control See "How do I replace the fuser panel (Operator Control/ unit?" on page 7. Consumables/Item Replaced/Fuser) menu. Consumable Life Expectancies 3 Item Imaging unit (4 OPCs, 4 developers, imaging unit transfer roller) Media feed roller(s) This item needs replacing after... REPLACE IMAGING UNIT displays in the message window. See "How do I replace the imaging unit?" on page 12. REPLACE FUSER UNIT displays in the message window. See "How do I replace the fuser unit?" on page 7. Comment After replacing the imaging unit, the imaging unit automatically resets its statistics. Replace the fuser and the media feed roller(s) at the same time. Toner cartridge TONER EMPTY displays in the message window. See "How do I replace a toner cartridge?" on page 17. After replacing the toner cartridge, reset the statistics on the control panel. (Operator Control/ Consumables/ Item Replaced/ Toner) menu. After replacing the transfer unit and media feed rollers, reset the statistics on the control panel (Operator Control/ Consumables/Item Replaced/Transfer Unit) menu. Transfer unit REPLACE TRANSFER UNIT displays in the message window. See "Replacing the Transfer Unit" on page 21. 4 Consumable Life Expectancies Consumables Life Expectancies Chart Fuser Unit and Media Feed Roller(s) Imaging Unit* Number of Pages per Job 1 2 3 4 (Average Size) 5 and Above Maximum Simplex Pages 12,500 21,000 26,000 30,000 30,000 or Approximately 100,000 simplex pages Imaging Unit* Percent Toner Coverage (FourPage Average) 35%­40% 30%­35% 25%­30% 20%­25% Less Than 20% Maximum Simplex Pages 15,000 17,000 20,000 23,000 30,000 Notes: *The imaging unit life is dependent on the average number of pages or the toner coverage, whichever comes first. For example, if you print four-page simplex jobs at 5% coverage, the maximum is 30,000 pages. If you print four-page simplex jobs, and your black (or any color) toner has exceeded a total of 35% coverage, your maximum is 15,000 pages. The highest coverage of color will lead the life of the imaging unit, not the average of four colors. A simple display of pages remaining on your imaging unit life is in your CrownView Statistics. For more information, see the CrownBooks in PDF on the Software Utilities CD-ROM. Toner Cartridges Black Percent Coverage of Simplex Pages (Average Job Size of Four Continuous Pages) 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 750 8,500 4,250 2,833 2,125 1,700 1,417 1,214 1,063 Yellow, Magenta, 6,000 3,000 2,000 1,500 1,200 1,000 857 Cyan Transfer Unit Approximately 25,000 simplex pages @ 5% coverage. How do I order consumables? Choosing the right consumables for your printer not only increases its reliability and performance, but also minimizes the risk of damage. For example, only MINOLTA-QMS toner cartridges are designed to meet the exact specifications of your MINOLTA-QMS printer, giving maximum performance, efficiency, and long life. Consumable Life Expectancies 5 Toner cartridges (either single cartridges or in four-toner Toner Value Kits) and other consumables for your printer are available from your local vendor or Q-SHOP (www.q-shop.com). Where can I get more information? To access consumables usage information, use the Operator Control/ Consumables/Print Statistics menu on the control panel, or use the CrownView printer web page. For further information about the consumables statistics page and replacement menus, refer to the CrownBooks in PDF on the Software Utilities CD-ROM. Consumables for your printer are available from your local vendor or Q-SHOP (www.q-shop.com). If you need more assistance, information can be found at www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base). 6 Consumable Life Expectancies Replacing the Fuser Unit WARNING! The fuser can become extremely hot and cause severe burns. Make sure the printer is cool before handling it. ACHTUNG! Die Fixiereinheit kann sehr heiß werden, so daß Verbrennungsgefahr besteht. Bitte lassen Sie die Fixiereinheit einige Zeit abühlen, bevor Sie diese berühren. How do I replace the fuser unit? The fuser fuses the toner onto the media. Replace the fuser unit (fuser and media feed rollers) when the control panel displays the message REPLACE FUSER UNIT. 1 2 Turn the printer off c. Open the front cover (button A) d, e. A 3 Open the imaging unit cover. Replacing the Fuser Unit 7 4 Close the front cover. 5 Open the front cover (button B) c, d. 2 1 B 6 Unlock the fuser unit by sliding the two side locks forward. 7 Lift up both levers of the fuser unit. 8 Replacing the Fuser Unit 8 Grip the unit's levers, and gently lift it out of the printer. 5 " Dispose of the used fuser according to your local regulations. 9 10 11 Unpack a new fuser unit, lift up both levers c, grip the fuser unit by the levers, align it with the slots in the printer, and slowly lower it d. Completely push down both levers of the fuser unit. 1 2 1 Lock the fuser unit by sliding the two side locks backwards. 12 13 Close the covers c, d. Continue with the media feed roller(s) replacement. "How do I replace the media feed roller(s)?" below. Replacing the Fuser Unit 9 How do I replace the media feed roller(s)? The media feed rollers feed media from the media tray(s) into the printer. When the media feed rollers deteriorate, media may not feed correctly from the media tray, resulting in media jams. Replace the media feed roller in each 500-sheet media tray each time you replace the fuser unit. Three media feed rollers are included with the fuser unit. If you do not have a high-capacity input feeder (HCIF), two of the rollers do not need to be installed. 1 Pull the media tray out of the printer until it stops. 2 Hold the tray with both hands, lifting slightly, and remove it from the printer. Push the tabs of the media feed roller cover to open the cover. 10 Replacing the Fuser Unit 3 Lift the clip at the end of the media feed rollers c, and remove the media feed rollers d. 4 Align the new media feed rollers' axis with the shaft in the media tray as illustrated and slide the shaft through the roller until the clip locks into the groove at the end of the shaft. 5 6 7 8 9 10 Close the media feed rollers cover c. Hold the media tray with both hands, align it with the opening in the printer and gently insert it. Push the media tray completely back into the printer. d If you have a high-capacity input feeder (HCIF), repeat steps 1­8 for each media tray. Turn the printer on. e For both the fuser and the media feed rollers, in the Operator Control/ Consumables/Item Replaced/Fuser menu, choose Yes to reset the consumables usage monitoring system. 3 1 2 5 " You must manually reset the consumables usage monitoring system to ensure accurate consumables monitoring. Replacing the Fuser Unit 11 Replacing the Imaging Unit The imaging unit contains 4 OPCs (Optical Photo Conductors), 4 developers, and an imaging unit transjnfer roller that forms the image that is developed and transferred to the media. When the imaging unit is worn out, the message REPLACE IMAGING UNIT appears. After the imaging unit is replaced, the printer automatically resets the consumables count. Imaging unit life is directly related to the number of rotations of the OPCs. Longest unit life is achieved with continuous printing or minimum 4-page job size. Intermittent printing with small job sizes requires a cleaning rotation after each one-page simplex job, and therefore impacts OPC life. Attention The OPCs are extremely sensitive to bright light, direct sunlight, and touch. Always leave the imaging unit in its protective package until you're ready to install it. Any exposure to light should be avoided and limited to less than two minutes, or permanent damage could result. If you suspect the OPCs are damaged due to exposure to light, put the entire imaging unit in a dark place to recover. Depending on the amount of exposure, recovery may take up to two hours. Recovery time is dependent on the amount of exposure sustained, and recovery is not guaranteed. Any damage resulting from mishandling of the OPCs will void the warranty of the OPCs. How do I replace the imaging unit? WARNING! The fuser can become extremely hot and cause severe burns. Make sure the printer is cool before handling it. ACHTUNG! Die Fixiereinheit kann sehr heiß werden, so daß Verbrennungsgefahr besteht. Bitte lassen Sie die Fixiereinheit einige Zeit abühlen, bevor Sie diese berühren. 12 Replacing the Imaging Unit 1 2 Turn off the printer c. Open the front cover (button A) d,e. A 3 Open the imaging unit cover. 4 Remove the used imaging unit. WARNING! Dispose of the used imaging unit according to your local regulations. Do not dispose of it by burning. ACHTUNG! Entsorgen Sie die Belichtungseinheit keinesfalls durch Verbrennen, sondern ordnungsgemäß entsprechend den lokalen Bestimmungen. Replacing the Imaging Unit 13 5 Remove the new imaging unit from its protective bag. 6 Holding the imaging unit horizontally, carefully pull the tabs straight out and completely away from the unit. Attention Do not twist the tab as you are pulling it. If any tab doesn't pull completely out (you must be able to see the circle imprinted on the end), the imaging unit must be replaced. 60 mm 26"/6 7 Carefully remove the protective cover. 5 " We strongly suggest that you save the packaging materials in case you ever need to move or ship the printer. 8 Gently guide the imaging unit straight into the printer, following the arrows on the printer to seat the pins. Imaging unit transfer roller Attention You can damage the unit if it is not aligned correctly. 14 Replacing the Imaging Unit 9 Remove the black protective sheet. Attention Do not touch black transfer rollers. They are extremely sensitive to hand oils and scratches, both of which reduce print quality. This type of damage is not covered by the product warranty. 10 Close the covers c, d. 11 Turn on the printer. 5 " You do not need to reset the consumables usage monitoring system when you replace an imaging unit. After approximately 6 minutes warmup (assuming normal temperature and humidity), your printer prints a startup page and displays "IDLE" on the message window. This 6-minute warmup only happens when a new imaging unit has been installed. Normal time to warm up is approximately 1½ minutes. Replacing the Imaging Unit 15 Replacing a Toner Cartridge Characters and images are created in your laser printer through a process that applies toner to the photosensitive OPCs (Organic Photo Conductors) inside your imaging unit. 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. What are the toner cartridge life expectancies? Toner cartridge life is directly related to the number of rotations of the OPC. Longest unit life is achieved with continuous printing which requires a cleaning rotation after every fourth page of an average size job. Intermittent printing with small job sizes requires a cleaning rotation after each one-page simplex job, and therefore impacts OPC life. A toner cartridge contains enough toner to print letter/A4-size pages at the percent coverage stated (other factors will also affect toner life): Coverage 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% Black 8,500 4,250 2,853 2,125 1,700 1,417 1,214 1,063 944 850 733 706 657 607 567 531 500 Yellow, Magenta, or Cyan 6,000 3,000 2,000 1,500 1,200 1,000 857 750 667 600 545 500 462 429 400 375 353 16 Replacing a Toner Cartridge Coverage 90% 95% 100% Black 472 447 425 Yellow, Magenta, or Cyan 333 316 300 When a toner cartridge runs low, TONER LOW displays in the message window. Printing continues even though the warning appears. However, the color gradually fades, so replace the toner cartridge as soon as possible. Approximately 100 sheets after detecting that toner in a cartridge is low, the printer displays TONER EMPTY in the message window, and the printer stops. If you change the toner cartridge before it is empty and do not reset the counter (Operator Control/Consumables/Item Replaced/ Toner), the consumable status will be incorrect. How should I handle toner cartridges? Keep toner cartridges ,, Away from open flames. ,, In their packaging until you're ready to install them. ,, In a cool, dry location away from sunlight (due to heat). The maximum storage temperature is 95° F (35° C) and the maximum storage humidity is 80% without condensation. If the toner cartridge is moved from a cold place to a warm, humid place, condensation may occur, degrading print quality. Allow the toner to adapt to the environment for about one hour before use. ,, Level during storage. Do not 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. How do I replace a toner cartridge? 5 " The toner is nontoxic. If you get toner on your hands, wash them in cool water and mild neutral detergent. If you get toner on your clothes, lightly dust them off as much as possible. If some toner remains on your clothes, use cool, not hot water, to rinse the toner off, provided your clothing is washable. Replacing a Toner Cartridge 17 WARNING! If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately and consult a doctor. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) information can be found at www.minolta-qms.com (click on the Online Help and Drivers). ACHTUNG! Sollte Toner in Ihre Augen gelangen, die Augen unbedingt sofort mit kaltem Wasser ausspülen und einen Artzt aufsuchen. MSDS-Informationen (Material Safety Data Sheets; Datenblätter zur Materialsicherheit) finden Sie im Internet unter www.minolta-qms.com (klicken Sie auf "Online Help and Drivers"). 1 2 Check the message display to see which color toner is out. Remove the top cover. 3 Gently rotate the toner levers to the unlocked (backward) position. 4 Remove the empty toner cartridge. Place the used cartridge in a plastic bag to avoid toner spillage and discard the empty cartridge. 18 Replacing a Toner Cartridge WARNING! Dispose of the used toner cartridge according to your local regulations. Do not dispose of it by burning. ACHTUNG! Entsorgen Sie alte Tonerkassetten keinesfalls durch Verbrennen, sondern ordnungsgemäß entsprechend den lokalen Bestimmungen. 5 Remove the new toner cartridge from its box. Attention Each toner cartridge has a colored label that corresponds to a colored label to the left of the cartridge slots. Always install the toner cartridge in the slot with a label of the same color. 6 Holding the cartridge with both hands, gently shake it seven or eight times to distribute the toner. 5 " 7 The toner cartridge should be shaken only at this point, before installation and removal of the toner seal (in step 9). Align the toner cartridge with the cartridge guides. Gently push the cartridge into the printer. The cartridge should install easily. Replacing a Toner Cartridge 19 8 Gently rotate the the toner levers to the locked (forward) position. 9 Pull the toner seal straight up. Attention Pulling the seal to the front or side may damage the cartridge. 5 " 10 11 If the toner seal didn't pull completely out because it was pulled with too much force or it was not pulled straight up while installing toner, call Technical Support. Refer to the Service & Support Guide for the office nearest you. Replace the top cover. In the Operator Control/Consumables/ Item Replaced/ Toner ( signifies black K, cyan C, magenta M, or yellow Y) menu choose Yes to reset the consumables usage monitoring system. 5 " 12 You must manually reset the consumables usage monitoring system to ensure accurate consumables monitoring. After replacing toner, you may be required to print several pages before the printer recognizes the "new" toner cartridge. 20 Replacing a Toner Cartridge Replacing the Transfer Unit The transfer unit interfaces with the roller in the imaging unit. How do I replace the transfer unit? 1 2 Turn off the printer c. Open the front cover (button A) d, ,. Attention Do not touch black transfer rollers. They are extremely sensitive to hand oils and scratches, both of which reduce print quality. This type of damage is not covered by the product warranty. A If you need more room to work in, open the imaging unit cover. 3 Grip the tabs at both ends of the transfer cartridge c and gently lift it d out of the printer. 1 2 2 2 2 Attention Lift the roller carefully to prevent toner from spilling out. 1 4 Unpack a new transfer cartridge and insert the knobs on both ends of the cartridge into the U-shaped guides inside the printer. Replacing the Transfer Unit 21 5 Lock the transfer cartridge into the printer by pushing down on the base of the tabs until you hear a click. 6 7 8 9 If you opened the imaging unit cover, close it c. Close the front cover d. Turn on the printer e. In the Operator Control/Consumables/ Item Replaced/Transfer Unit menu choose Yes to reset the consumables usage monitoring system. 1 2 3 5 " You must manually reset the consumables usage monitoring system to ensure accurate consumables monitoring. 22 Replacing the Transfer Unit Using Media 2 Introduction This chapter provides information on handling, selecting, and storing media. Getting Started "How do I take care of media?" "What should I watch out for when handling media?" "What sizes of media can I use?" "What Is the imageable (printable) area" "What is the difference between a nonprintable and nonguaranteed area?" page 25 page 27 page 29 page 30 page 30 Print Quality "Why have different print qualities?" "Which print quality is the best?" "How do I select the print quality?" page 32 page 33 page 34 page 33 Media Types "What are the media types supported?" "What is the difference between "glossy plain paper media page 34 type," "glossy thick 1 media type," and "glossy or coated stock"?" "How do I select the media type?" page 34 page 42 page 53 page 53 page 54 Other Information "How do I prepare and load the media?" "How do I manually duplex?" "How do I autoduplex?" "Where can I order MINOLTA-QMS-approved media or get more information?" Attention Using unsupported media such as ink jet paper or coated color transparencies will result in damaging the printer and voiding your warranty. 24 Introduction Media Storage and Handling How do I take care of media? Keep media on a flat, level surface in its original wrapper until it is time to load it. If media has been removed from its wrapper, place it in its original packaging and store in a cool, dark place. When storing media, avoid ,, Moisture, excess humidity Keep media between 30% to 65% relative humidity. Toner does not adhere well to paper where it has become wet. On the other hand, media that has been stored for a long time without staying in its packaging may dry up too much and also cause jamming. ,, Direct sunlight ,, Excess heat (up to 86° F/30° C) ,, Dust ,, Leaning media against other objects or placed in an upright position Before purchasing a large quantity or special media, do a trial printing with the same media and check print quality. What should I watch out for when handling media? Attention Do not use the media types listed below. These could cause poor print quality, media jams, or damage to the printer. Do not use media that is ,, Coated with a processed surface (such as carbon paper, digitally gloss-coated media, heat-sensitive paper, heat-pressure paper, heat-press transfer paper); colored paper that has been treated ,, Special media designed specifically for inkjet printers ,, Media that has already been printed on ­ ­ ­ ­ An inkjet printer A monochrome or color laser printer or copier A heat-transfer printer Another printer or fax machine ,, Wet or damp Media Storage and Handling 25 ,, Layered ,, Adhesive ,, Folded, creased, embossed, warped, or wrinkled ,, Perforated, three-hole prepunched, or torn ,, Too slick, too coarse, 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 ,, Cold water transfer paper ,, Heat sensitive or cannot withstand the fusing temperature (between 316° F/158° C and 356° F/180° C, depending on the media) ,, Irregularly shaped (not rectangular or not cut at right angles); not uniform in size ,, Attached with glue, tape, paper clips, staples, ribbons, hooks, or buttons ,, Acidic ,, Any other media that is not approved Use media that is ,, Suitable for plain-paper laser printers, such as standard or recycled office paper What should I watch out for when loading envelopes? Do not use envelopes that have ,, Sticky flaps ,, Tape seals, metal clasps, paper clips, fasteners, or peel-off strips for sealing ,, Transparent windows ,, Too rough of a surface ,, Material that will melt, vaporize, offset discolor, or emit dangerous fumes ,, Been presealed Use envelopes that are ,, Common office envelopes with diagonal joints, sharp folds and edges, and ordinary gummed flaps ,, Approved for laser printing ,, Dry ,, Printed on the front address side only 26 Media Storage and Handling What should I watch out for when loading labels? Do not use label sheets that ,, Have labels that easily peel off ,, Have the backing sheets that have peeled away or have exposed adhesive Labels may stick to the fuser, causing them to peel off and media jams to occur. ,, Are precut Do not use OK to use Shiny backed paper Use label sheets that are Paper cut into labels Full page labels (uncut) ,, Recommended for laser printers What should I watch out for when loading postcards? Do not use postcards that are ,, Coated ,, Warped ,, Designed for inkjet printers ,, Multicolored ,, Preprinted or multicolored (may result in printer jamming) Use postcards that are ,, Japanese Post Office standard postcards (3.9 x 5.8:" [100 x 148 mm]) recommended for laser printers What should I watch out for when loading transparencies? Attention Use only the MINOLTA-QMS-approved transparencies. Check www.minolta-qms.com/support (click on Answer Base) for currenlyt approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. Media Storage and Handling 27 Do not use transparencies that ,, Are coated, such as transparencies designed for most color printers ,, Have static electricity that will cause them to stick together Use transparencies that are ,, Monochrome, uncoated transparencies (also known as OHP film) 5 " Refer to page 40 for information about the recommended Q-Media. General Notes about Media Load the media face-up with its top toward the back of the printer. Often, an arrow on the media package label indicates the printing-side of the media. If you can't remember which side of the media to print on, remove the media from the tray, rotate the stack 180°, turn the stack over, and then place it back in the tray. Attention Do not allow media to go above the fill limit mark inside the tray or the media may not be fed correctly. Media Trays Tray Location Upper Multipurpose HCIF Notes Media Tray Sheet Capacity for Letter/A4sized Media 500 100 1,000 (2 x 500) Upper (standard) tray--Tray 2 Multipurpose--Tray 1 High-capacity Input Feeder (HCIF) (optional)--Trays 5 and 6 You may rename these trays for your convenience. See the CrownBooks in PDF on the Software Utilities CD-ROM for more information. 28 Media Storage and Handling Media Sizes and Print Area What sizes of media can I use? Your printer supports full-color printing on all approved media sizes. Media Media Size Inches A4 A4 Transp. A5 B5 (ISO) B5 (JIS) C5 C6 Chokei 3 Chokei 4 8.2x11.7 8.2x11.7 5.9x8.3 6.9x9.8 7.2x10.1 6.4x9.0 4.5x6.4 4.72 x 9.25 3.54 x 8.00 Millimeters 210.0x297.0 210.0x297.0 149.0x210.0 176.0x250.0 182.0x257.0 162.0x229.0 114.0x162.0 120 x 235 90 x 205 105.0x241.3 215.9 x up to 900 184.0x267.0 215.9x330.2 110.0x220.0 Printer Mode ** Transparency ** ** ** ** ** Envelope Envelope Envelope Plain Paper ** ** Envelope Input Source* U/M/H U/M/H U/M/H M U/M/H M M M M M M U/M/H U/M/H M Autoduplex Yes No Yes No Yes No No No No No No Yes Yes No Commercial 4.1x9.5 #10 Envelope Custom Paper Sizes Executive Folio International DL Envelope Japanese Postcard Kai 16 Kai 32 Legal Letter Letter Transp. Monarch Statement 8.5 x up to 35 7.3x10.5 8.5x13.0 4.3x8.7 3.9x5.8 7.3 x 10.2 5.1 X 7.2 8.5x14.0 8.5x11.0 8.5x11.0 3.9x7.5 5.5x8.5 100.0x148.0 185 x 260 130 X 185 215.9x355.6 215.9x279.4 215.9x279.4 98.0x191.0 140.0x216.0 Postcard ** ** ** ** Transparency ** ** M M M U/M/H U/M/H U/M/H M M No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Notes: * U = Upper (standard) media tray (500 sheet) M = Multipurpose media tray (100 sheet) H = High-capacity input feeder media tray (2 x 500 sheet) **Choices are Plain Paper, Glossy Plain Paper, Label, Thick 1, Glossy Thick 1, Thick 2 (plain or glossy), or Thick 3 (plain or glossy). See "What are the media types supported?" on page 33. Thick 3 can be printed only from the multipurpose tray. Media Sizes and Print Area 29 What is the imageable (printable) area Each media size has a specific imageable area, the maximum area on which the printer can print clearly and without distortion. 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 memory available for the full-page frame buffer). The imageable (printable) area for all media sizes is the page size minus 0.157" (4 mm) from all edges of the media. 0.157" 5 " All media is fed in portrait (short edge first) orientation, and all media is output to the 250-sheet output tray on top of the printer. What is the difference between a nonprintable and nonguaranteed area? There is a 0.157 inch (4 mm) nonprintable border for all edges on all media sizes and types. Only envelopes have a nonguaranteed area. 5 " Print orientation is determined by your application. Nonprintable area 0.157" (4 mm) Nonguaranteed area* Guaranteed area* * Varies with envelope type. 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 custom-size your page, use those sizes given for the imageable area for optimum results. 30 Media Sizes and Print Area Image Alignment If for any reason, you need to change the image alignment, you can do so in several different ways: ,, Adjust the margins or page size through your application (recommended method). ,, Use the printer's control panel (Administration/Engine/Image Alignment menu). ,, Use the PostScript translate and scale operators to reduce image size and change its placement on the page (requires PostScript programming knowledge). Output Tray The single face-down output tray has a capacity of 250 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2) bond paper. It is possible to use the combination of upper, multipurpose, and HCIF trays to load up to 1,600 sheets of media, but don't forget the output tray has a limit. Media Sizes and Print Area 31 Media ,, Try printing your data on a plain sheet of paper first to check placement. ,, All media is fed on the short edge. ,, Test any stock thicker than 24 lb bond (90 g/m²) to ensure that its performance is acceptable. You should test the number of sheets of thick stock a media tray can hold to ensure that its performance is acceptable. ,, Select Single User Mode or Network Mode (job modes) to specify how media type requests are handled. For more information, refer to the CrownBooks in PDF format on the Software Utilities CD-ROM. ­ In Single User Mode, you can select the media type and size from the drivers. The driver will overwrite any settings on the printer. ­ In Network Mode, if special media is not selected in both the driver and from the printer's control panel, the printer uses plain paper settings. ,, Select print quality to control the speed of printing, the fuser temperature, and the amount of toner gloss. ,, Select the media type. Why have different print qualities? The specific print quality that is best depends upon your particular needs, for example, you can control the the amount of toner gloss. Which print quality is best? Print Quality Standard Quality Resolution: Dots per Inch (dpi) 600 x 600 1200 x 1200 Speed Comment Full Full If getting your jobs printed in a timely manner is most important. If getting your jobs printed with more gloss and better quality is most important. If getting your jobs printed with more gloss and best quality is most important. Fine 1200 x 1200 Half 32 Media How do I choose print quality? For example, in the printer driver (Features tab, Resolution [DPI] option), select Quality. You have the choice to customize the printing. For example, printing a glossy (shinier) image on plain paper is less expensive, and you don't have to load two media types in your trays. Test any stock to ensure that its performance is acceptable. What are the media types supported? Media Type Selection Plain Paper Glossy Plain (the image is glossy, not the media) Thick 1 (plain media) Thick 1 (glossy stock media) Glossy Thick 1 (the image is glossy, not the media) Thick 2 (plain media) Thick 2 (glossy stock media) Thick 3* (plain media) Thick 3* (glossy stock media) Evelopes* Labels Stock* Postcards* Transparency n/a n/a n/a n/a No 160­216 g/m² ** 100­159 g/m² Yes Duplexing Weight Supported*** Yes 16­24 lb bond (60­90 g/m²) 76­99 g/m² Notes: n/a = not applicable. *Printed from the multipurpose tray only. **Duplexing is supported only up to 28 lb (105 g/m²) bond. Media 33 What is the difference between "glossy plain paper," "glossy thick 1," "glossy stock," and "coated stock"?