Minolta PAGEWORKS 8E User manual

USER’S MANUAL

PageWorks8e

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.

Foreword

Safety Information

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 protec-

tive housing, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any

phase of user operation.

Internal Laser Radiation

Maximum Radiation Power : 0.73 (mW) at laser aperture of the print head

unit

Wavelength : 770-810 (nm)

This product employs Class IIIb Laser Diode.

Laser Diode and Scanning Polygon Mirror are incorporated in the print

head unit.

The print head unit is NOT A FIELD SERVICE ITEM.

Therefore, the print head unit should not be opened under any circum-

stance.

Laser Safety

This printer is certified as a Class 1 Laser product under the U.S. Depart-

ment of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance

Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of

1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radia-

tion.

CDRH Regulations

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S.

Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser prod-

ucts on August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed

in the United States. The label shown below indicates compliance with

the CDRH regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in

the United States.

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Foreword

WARNING LABEL

WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures

other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radia-

tion exposure.

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

5mW and the wavelength is 770-810 nm.

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Foreword

USER INSTRUCTIONS (For U.S.A. Users)

FCC PART 15 - RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radi-

ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-

cations. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in

a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference

to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interface

by one or more of the following measures:

●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

●Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

FCC: Declaration of Conformity

Product Type Laser Beam Printer

Product Name PageWorks 8e

Options 4165(Second Paper Cassette Unit)

NIC 401X (Network Interface Card)

4140 (Infrared Port)

Accessories SIMM (max 32MB)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following conditions;

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

Minolta Corporation

101 Williams Drive, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446

Telephone number : 201-825-4000

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Foreword

This device must be used with a shielded interface (Parallel) cable. The

use of non-shield cables is likely to result in interference with radio com-

munications and is prohibited under FCC rules.

The design and production of this unit conform to FCC regulations, and

any changes or modifications must be registered with the FCC and are

subject to FCC control. Any changes made by the purchaser or user with-

out first contacting the manufacturer will be subject to penalty under FCC

regulations.

USER INSTRUCTIONS (For Canada Users)

INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD

(ICES-003 ISSUE 3) WARNING

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003

du Canada.

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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

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Foreword

Welcome

And thank you for selecting a Minolta PageWorks 8e Printer!

This User’s Manual explains the functions of the printer and how it oper-

ates. It also provides you with troubleshooting tips as well as general pre-

cautions you should observe when operating the printer. To ensure the top

performance and effective use of your printer, read this manual carefully

from cover to cover, and keep it at hand for later reference.

No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,

stored in a retrieval system, or translated into other languages without the

express written prior consent of Minolta Co., Ltd.

The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

Trademark Acknowledgements

LaserJet 6P and PCL are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Com-

pany.

Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Inc.

MS-DOS, Microsoft, and Windows are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation.

IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corpo-

ration.

PageWorks is a trademark of Minolta in the U.S. and Canada.

All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks

of their respective companies or organizations.

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Foreword

Customer Support

Customer support for all Minolta PageWorks printer products is available

24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 1-800-459-3250 (from

within North America). Minolta also maintains a web site which provides

printer driver downloads, Frequently Asked Questions and handles all e-

mail requests for technical assistance at www.minoltaprinters.com.

Please be prepared to provide the following information when contacting

Minolta Customer Support:

●Model Name

●Serial number

●A detailed description of the problem

For questions or problems with installation, please be prepared to provide

the following additional information:

●Brand name and model number of the computer

●Type of processor

●Type of operating system

●Amount of installed RAM

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Contents

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Introduction

Features ...............................................................1-1

Features: hardware..........................................1-1

Features: software...........................................1-1

Printer Parts and Accessories...........................1-2

Control Panel.......................................................1-4

Indicator Lights ................................................1-4

Control Panel Button........................................1-7

Counter Reset Mode..................................1-7

Job Cancel .................................................1-7

Print Configuration......................................1-8

Form Feed..................................................1-8

Chapter 2: Setting-Up

Installation Precautions......................................2-1

Selecting a Location for the Printer..................2-1

Power Source...................................................2-2

Grounding........................................................2-2

Space Requirements.......................................2-3

Operational Precautions.....................................2-4

Operating Environment....................................2-4

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