Minolta PAGEPRO PS PLUS User manual

As an ENERGY STARPartner, we have determined

that this machine meets the ENERGY STARGuidelines

for energy efficiency.

What is an ENERGY STARPrinter ?

ENERGY STARPrinters have a feature that allows them to automatically “go to sleep” after a

period of inactivity. This auto-feature can reduce a machine’s annual electricity cost by 60 percent.

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Foreword

This manual explains the functions and operation of the MINOLTA Color

PagePro PS Plus 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 handy 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.

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

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

tions.

Agfa and Agfa Intelifont, Agfa font Manager are registered trademarks of

Agfa Corporation.

Apple, AppleTalk, ColorSync, Macintosh and TrueType are registered

trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.

HP, LaserJet and PCL are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Com-

pany.

IBM, PC/ AT and PS/ 2 are registered trademarks of International Busi-

ness Machines Corporation.

Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows NT, Windows 95 and Win-

dows 98 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Novell, NetWare, and NDS are registered trademarks of Novell Inc.

All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks

of their respective companies or organizations.

This printer contains an emulation of the Hewlett Packard PCL5C com-

mand language (recognized HP PCL5C commands) and processes these

commands in a manner compatible with Hewlett Packard LaserJet printer

products.

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.

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Safety Information

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

accessible.

– After installing the Expansion Memory and the Network Board, 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 provided. 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.

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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.

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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.

For All Other Users

WARNING

This is semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser diode is 1.0

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

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.

Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than

those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation expo-

sure.

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WARNING

For Users in Australia and New Zealand

WARNING

USER INSTRUCTIONS

For All Users

WARNING

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

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

adequate measures.

This is a Class A 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-

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

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

Especially parallel interface cables must be used as Double-shield

typed cables.

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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 printer is being used has adequate ventilation, espe-

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

being used continuously over a long period.

WARNING LABEL

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Features

1. High quality printing

• Clear text and excellent graphics with true 600 dpi

• Excellent graphics

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

• 8µm small particle toner

• Color matching technology

– Apple ColorSync (PostScript only)

– Windows 95/ Windows 98 ICM (PCL5C only)

– Printer embedded color matching

2. Printer Description Language (PDL)

• PCL5C emulation

• Adobe PostScript 3

3. High speed printing

• Full color 3ppm, B/W 12ppm

• High performance RISC processor

– Intel i960JF/ 33MHZ

• High speed data transfer

– IEEE 1284 compliant interface

– LocalTalk (PostScript only)

– Network option (Ethernet)

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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

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

NDS)

Client: Windows 95/ 98/ 3.1, Windows NT Workstation 4.0,

Macintosh

7. Easy maintenance and operation

• Easy maintenance with cartridge type supplies

• GUI driver

8. Environmentally friendly

• Ozone free

• Power save mode (Energy Star compliant)

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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 Fusing Unit and Image Transfer Roller 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:

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