Minolta PAGEPRO EX User manual

Foreword

This manual explains the functions and operation of the MINOLTA Color

PagePro Ex printer. It also gives some troubleshooting tips as well as

general precautions to be observed when operating this printer.

To ensure the best performance and effective use of your printer, please

read this manual carefully from cover to cover. After you have read

through the manual, keep it near your printer for future reference. It

should help in solving any operational questions you may have.

Trademark acknowledgments

Color PagePro is a trademark of Minolta in Europe, Japan and Asia.

Minolta is a registered trademark of MINOLTA CO., LTD.

Fiery, the Fiery logo, and Rip-While-Print are registered trademarks of

Electronics for Imaging, Inc.

Fiery Driven, the Fiery Driven logo, Fiery WebTools, Continuous Print,

ColorWise, NetWise, and VisualCal are trademarks of Electronics for

Imaging, Inc.

Adobe, the AdobePS, and PostScript are trademarks of Adobe Systems

Incorporated or its subsidiaries and may be registered in certain juridic-

tions.

Apple, AppleTalk, ColorSync, Macintosh and TrueType are registered

trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation.

PANTONE and PANTONE COLOR MATCHING SYSTEM are regis-

tered trademarks of Pantone, Inc.

All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks

of their respective companies or organizations.

Please follow the instructions given in this manual when han-

dling your printer and do not touch any part of the machine

which the manual does not cover. NEVER attempt to disassem-

ble or remodel the printer.

Foreword

Safety Information

– The printer should be plugged into an electrical outlet that is easily

accessible.

– After installing the expansion memory, the network card, or the hard

disk drive, be sure to replace the cover and secure it with the screws

provided.

– When moving the printer, two people are required to lift it carefully as

explained in Chapter 1 of the instructions.

LASER SAFETY

This is a page printer which operates by means of a laser. There is no pos-

sibility of danger from the laser, provided the printer is operated accord-

ing to the instructions in this manual. Since radiation emitted by the laser

is completely confined within protective housing, the laser beam cannot

escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.

INTERNAL LASER RADIATION (For all users)

Maximum Radiation power: 1.0 ×10-3 (W) Wavelength: 770- 810 (nm)

This is a class IIIb Laser Diode Assy. that has an invisible laser beam. The

printer head unit is NOT A FIELD SERVICE ITEM. Therefore, the

printer head unit should not be opened under any circumstances.

For All Countries Users

WARNING

This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser diode is

1.0 ×10-3 W and the wavelength is 770- 810 nm.

Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than

those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

iii

Foreword

LASER SAFETY

For Users in Denmark

ADVERSEL

Klass 1 laser produkt der opfylder IEC 825 sikkerheds Kravene.

For Users in Finland and Sweden

VEROITUS

VERNING

VARO!

VARNING!

Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning, når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af

funktion. Undgå udsættelse for stråing.

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

Laitteen Käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla

tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän tuvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymät-

törmälle lasersäteiylle.

Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna bruksanvisning specifi-

cerats, kan användaren utsättas för osynlig laserstrålning som över-

skrider gränsen för laser klass 1.

Avattaessa ja suojalukitus ohitettaessa olet alttiina näkymättömälle laser-

säteilylle. Äjä katso säteeseen.

Osynling laserstråining när denna del är öppnad och spärren är urkopp-

lad. Betrakta ej stråien.

Foreword

LASER SAFETY

For Users in Norway

ADVERSEL

Dette er en halvleder laser. Maksimal effeckt til laserdiode er 10 ×10-3 W

og bølgelengde er 770-810 nm.

USER INSTRUCTIONS

For Users in Australia and New Zealand

WARNING

For All Users

WARNING

Dersom apparatet brukes på annen måte enn spesifisert i denne bruksan-

visning, kan brukeren utsettes for unsynlig laserstråling som overskrider

grensen for laser klasse 1.

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may

cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take

adequate measures.

This device must be used with shield interface cables. The use of non-

shielded cable is likely to result in interference with radio communica-

tions and is prohibited under the EMC regulations of your country. Be

sure to use the interface cable that comes with the printer.

Foreword

OZONE RELEASE

For all users

During printer operation, a small quantity of ozone is released. This

amount is not large enough to harm anyone adversely. However, be sure

the room where the machine is being used has adequate ventilation, espe-

cially if you are printing a high volume of materials, or if the machine is

being used continuously over a long period.

WARNING LABEL

Foreword

Features

1. High quality printing

• A high-powered, 32-bit RISC processor with a 133 MHz, NEC Vr

4300 CPU means faster printing.

• RIP-While-Print®enables the Color PagePro Ex to begin process-

ing new pages while current pages are printing, greatly increasing

throughput.

• Continuous Print™enables the Color PagePro Ex to print 600 × 600

dpi unique pages without pausing, driving the printer at its full

rated-engine speed for most print jobs.

• Black Detection increases printing speed for black-only pages.

• Clear text and excellent graphics with true 600 dpi

• Superior graphics

The printer features halftone output at 2400 ×600 dpi with 80 MB

of standard memory installed. 2400 dpi supports crisp, clean, laser-

sharp output in full color. A maximum resolution of 1200 ×600 dpi

is supported if less than 80 MB of memory are installed in the

printer.

• Super Fine Micro Toning (Fine-MT) developing system

• 7µm small particle toner

• Color matching technology

– Apple ColorSync

– Windows 95/98 ICM

– Printer embedded color matching

2. Printer Description Language (PDL)

• Adobe PostScript 3

vii

Foreword

3. High speed printing

• Full color 3ppm, B/W 12ppm

• High performance RISC processor

– NEC Vr4300/133MHz

• High speed data transfer

– IEEE 1284 compliant interface

– Network option (Ethernet/ TokenRing)

4. Versatile paper handling

• Transparency, labels, thick paper, envelopes

5. Compact size

• Width 505mm/ 20"

• Depth 530mm/ 20-3/4"

• Height 403mm/ 15-3/4"

6. Network ready with option

• Ethernet / TokenRing

Server: UNIX, Windows NT, NetWare 3.X/ 4.X (Bindery &

NDS)

Client: Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1, Windows NT Worksta-

tion 4.0,

Macintosh (only Ethernet)

7. Easy maintenance and operation

• Easy maintenance with cartridge type supplies

• GUI driver

8. Environmentally friendly

• Ozone free

• Power save mode (Energy Star compliant)

viii

Foreword

Symbols and Terms

This manual uses the following symbols and terms:

ATTENTION

This symbol indicates that a specified course of action is required to

avoid causing damage or injury. Please be sure to follow the

instructions in this manual exactly, whenever you see this symbol.

This symbol is found at the following locations: “Changing the Oiling

Roller”, “Changing the Image Transfer Roller Unit and Fusing Unit”,

“Cleaning the Printer” and “Clearing a Paper Misfeed”.

Note

This indicator is used to identify sections that require special

attention.

Action Prohibited

This symbol is used over illustrations throughout this manual to

indicate that a specified course of action must not be taken. Do not

follow examples that are superimposed with this symbol.

example:

Indicates features for which a hard disk drive is required.

Indicates instructions for uses working with networked printers.

Contents

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Installation

Precautions for Use ............................................1-1

Operating Environment....................................1-1

Using the Printer..............................................1-2

Care of Printer Supplies...................................1-4

Moving the Printer............................................1-5

Chapter 2: Using the Printer

The Printer, Parts and Supplies.........................2-1

Printer..............................................................2-1

Supplies and Units...........................................2-5

Control Panel Keys ..........................................2-9

Operation and Warning Labels......................2-13

Turning the Printer ON and OFF......................2-15

Paper ..................................................................2-17

Type...............................................................2-17

Size................................................................2-17

Capacity.........................................................2-18

Printable Area................................................2-19

Paper Supplies...............................................2-19

Loading Paper ...................................................2-21

Contents

Loading Plain Paper/ Recycled Paper ...........2-21

How to Set the Paper Size for Tray 1........2-24

Loading Transparencies and Labels..............2-31

How to Set the Paper Size for Tray 1........2-34

How to Set the Media type for Tray 1........2-34

How to Set the Media type

for Tray 2/Tray 3...................................2-40

Loading Special Paper (Letterhead/ Envelopes/

Postcards/ Thick Paper).................................2-42

Printing...............................................................2-45

Chapter 3: Changing the Printer Settings

Setting the MENU Utilities..................................3-1

Outline of Settings for the MENU Utilities.........3-4

1. CHECK AND PRINT....................................3-4

2. PRINT PAGES FROM LIST.........................3-4

3. RESETS ......................................................3-4

4. SYSTEM SETUP.........................................3-5

5. PRINTER SETUP........................................3-7

6. PS SETUP...................................................3-8

7. VISUALCAL™..............................................3-8

8. COLOR ADJUSTMENT.............................3-11

9. I/O PORT SETUP......................................3-12

10. NETWORK PROTOCOL SETUP.............3-12

Table of contents

Other Minolta Printer manuals

Minolta

Minolta PageWorks PageWorks Pro L User manual

Minolta

Minolta PagePro 8 User manual

Minolta

Minolta Di181 User manual

Minolta

Minolta FIERY Pi5500 User manual

Minolta

Minolta EP1054 User manual

Minolta

Minolta DI450 User manual

Minolta

Minolta MAGICOLOR 6100 User manual

Minolta

Minolta Magicolor 3100 Series User manual

Minolta

Minolta PageWorks Pro 18N User manual

Minolta

Minolta DRYPRO 832 User manual

Minolta

Minolta PagePro 1250E User manual

Minolta

Minolta PAGEWORKS 8E User manual

Minolta

Minolta MAGICOLOR 3300 User manual

Minolta

Minolta magicolor 330 User manual

Minolta

Minolta MAGICOLOR 2 User manual

Minolta

Minolta PagePro 25 User manual

Minolta

Minolta PageWorks Pro 20 Release note

Minolta

Minolta PagePro 1100L User manual

Minolta

Minolta CF3102 User manual

Minolta

Minolta PAGEPRO PS PLUS User manual

Minolta

Minolta Di151 User manual

Minolta

Minolta PagePro 1100L User manual

Minolta

Minolta CF2001P User manual

Minolta

Minolta QMS PageWorks/Pro 1100 User manual

Popular Printer manuals by other brands

Lexmark

Lexmark 1400 Series Manual

Canon

Canon i70 Series quick start guide

Evolis

Evolis Elypso user guide

Kyocera

Kyocera FS-9530DN specification

Canon

Canon LASER SHOT LBP-1210 Specifications

Samsung

Samsung BIXOLON SRP-350plusF user manual

Canon

Canon PIXMA PRO-1 Series Getting started

Canon

Canon PIXMA G3560 Online manual

Dell

Dell Color Laser Printer 2130cn user guide

Tektronix

Tektronix Phaser 840 user guide

Epson

Epson ET-7750 Programming guide

Canon

Canon CLBR 460ps Service manual

Eltron

Eltron P210 Guide manual

Ricoh

Ricoh MD-P1 Service manual

Epson

Epson SC-F7100 series user guide

Epson

Epson Stylus C40UX Service manual

Canon

Canon imagePASS-A2 Service guide

Canon

Canon S820D user guide