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PagePro 1100L
User Manual
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Ver. 1.1.1 - 02.03.2000
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome to Minolta ......................................................................1-1
1.2 Roadmap of this manual ..............................................................1-3
Where to find what in this User’s Manual........................................1-3
Brief explanation of special type styles and method of
presentation ....................................................................................1-4
1.3 Working safely with your laser printer........................................1-5
Notes on your safety and operating safety......................................1-5
Laser safety.....................................................................................1-7
Internal laser radiation.....................................................................1-7
Safety label .....................................................................................1-8
Laser caution label..........................................................................1-8
Ozone emission ..............................................................................1-8
2 Unpacking, installing and setting up the printer
2.1 Unpacking your laser printer.......................................................2-1
2.2 Overview of the printer.................................................................2-3
External features.............................................................................2-3
Inside the printer .............................................................................2-4
Optional accessories.......................................................................2-5
Printer control panel........................................................................2-6
2.3 Installing your laser printer..........................................................2-7
Place of installation.........................................................................2-7
Storage of consumables and accessories ......................................2-7
Ambient conditions..........................................................................2-8
Space required................................................................................2-9
2.4 Setting up your laser printer......................................................2-11
Setting up paper feed tray 1..........................................................2-11
Connecting the power cable..........................................................2-12
Switching the printer on and off.....................................................2-13
Connecting the printer to a computer............................................2-14
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3 Installing the printer driver
3.1 System requirements...................................................................3-1
3.2 Notes on installing the printer driver.......................................... 3-1
Don't be afraid of the installation! ................................................... 3-1
General information on the printer driver........................................3-2
Information on installation using "Add Printer" ...............................3-2
3.3 Installation of the printer driver ..................................................3-3
CD-ROM installation.......................................................................3-3
Plug-&-Play installation (Windows 95/98 only)...............................3-4
3.4 Uninstalling the printer driver ..................................................... 3-5
4 Working with the printer driver
4.1 Displaying printer driver settings............................................... 4-1
4.2 Paper index card...........................................................................4-2
Selecting a paper format ................................................................4-3
Creating a custom paper format.....................................................4-4
Specifying the orientation of the print paper................................... 4-4
Specifying the paper source...........................................................4-5
Scaling the printed document.........................................................4-5
Specifying the number of copies....................................................4-5
4.3 Page layout index card ................................................................4-6
Manual duplex option .....................................................................4-7
Printing multiple document pages per print page (N-up)................4-8
Printing watermarks........................................................................4-9
Custom watermarks......................................................................4-10
Print Overlay – printing a background graphic .............................4-11
Creating an individual background graphic ..................................4-11
4.4 Quality index card ...................................................................... 4-12
Adjusting the contrast and brightness of graphics........................4-13
Specifying the resolution .............................................................4-13
4.5 Device option index card........................................................... 4-14
Activating the optional paper feed tray 2......................................4-14
5 Working with the Status Display
5.1 Calling up the Status Display...................................................... 5-1
5.2 Altering the size of the Status Display window......................... 5-2
Reducing the Status Display window .............................................5-2
Enlarging the Status Display window .............................................5-2
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5.3 Buttons in the Status Display......................................................5-2
Proceed...........................................................................................5-2
Pause..............................................................................................5-2
Cancel.............................................................................................5-2
6 Working with the Printer Console
6.1 Calling up the Printer Console.....................................................6-1
6.2 File menu .......................................................................................6-2
Pause printer...................................................................................6-2
Resume printer................................................................................6-2
Add document.................................................................................6-2
Delete documents...........................................................................6-2
Exit..................................................................................................6-2
6.3 Setting menu.................................................................................6-3
Toner saving ...................................................................................6-3
Density............................................................................................6-3
Media type ......................................................................................6-3
Fast print.........................................................................................6-4
Printer setup....................................................................................6-4
Status report options.......................................................................6-4
Connect port....................................................................................6-5
DOS printing options.......................................................................6-5
Using the PCL Control Panel..........................................................6-6
Specifying the paper source............................................................6-8
Selecting a paper format.................................................................6-8
Specifying the printer font ...............................................................6-9
Specifying the orientation of the printing paper...............................6-9
Specifying the number of copies.....................................................6-9
Defining the margins.......................................................................6-9
6.4 Run menu.....................................................................................6-10
Print configuration/demo page......................................................6-10
Local printer status........................................................................6-10
6.5 Help menu....................................................................................6-11
Help...............................................................................................6-11
7 Working with the printer
7.1 Please note the following points: ...............................................7-1
What should I watch out for when loading paper?..........................7-1
What should I watch out for when loading envelopes?...................7-1
Which sizes of paper can I use?.....................................................7-2
What types of paper can I use?......................................................7-3
Printable area..................................................................................7-3
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7.2 Loading paper...............................................................................7-4
Loading paper into paper feed tray 1..............................................7-4
Loading paper into the manual feed unit .......................................7-5
Loading paper into paper feed tray 2..............................................7-6
7.3 Determining the direction of the print-out .................................7-8
7.4 Monitoring print jobs with the Status Display .........................7-10
Calling up the Status Display in Windows....................................7-11
Altering the size of the Status Display window.............................7-12
Closing the Status Display............................................................7-12
Continuing a print job after an error message or an interruption.. 7-13
Interrupting a print job...................................................................7-13
Cancelling a print job....................................................................7-13
8 Installing optional accessories
8.1 Installing paper feed tray 2..........................................................8-1
8.2 Installing the face-up output tray................................................8-3
9 Caring for and maintaining your printer
9.1 Cleaning the printer......................................................................9-2
Cleaning the case...........................................................................9-2
Cleaning the paper feed roller........................................................9-2
9.2 Replacing the toner cartridge......................................................9-5
9.3 Replacing the image transfer roller ............................................9-8
10 Troubleshooting
10.1 Clearing paper misfeeds............................................................10-2
Clearing a paper misfeed at the image transfer roller ..................10-2
Clearing a paper misfeed at the fusing unit..................................10-4
Clearing a paper misfeed at the output tray ................................. 10-6
Clearing a paper misfeed at paper feed tray 1 .............................10-7
Clearing a paper misfeed at the manual feed unit........................10-8
Clearing a paper misfeed at paper feed tray 2 (optional).............10-9
10.2 Problems with print quality .....................................................10-10
10.3 General print problems............................................................ 10-14
10.4 Printer messages......................................................................10-15
Indicator lamp functions..............................................................10-15
Status messages........................................................................10-16
User messages...........................................................................10-17
Service messages......................................................................10-18
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11 Appendix
11.1 Features.......................................................................................11-1
Hardware.......................................................................................11-1
Software........................................................................................11-1
Operating System .........................................................................11-1
11.2 Technical specification...............................................................11-2
PagePro 1100L Printer..................................................................11-2
Second Paper Cassette tray (option)............................................11-3
Interface connector and Cable......................................................11-3
11.3 Minolta's concern for environmental protection .....................11-4
What does the energy star mean?................................................11-4
11.4 CE symbol (Declaration of Conformity)....................................11-5
11.5 Addresses of Minolta partners in Europe.................................11-7
11.6 Index...........................................................................................11-10
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1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome to Minolta
Thank you for your decision to purchase a Minolta laser printer.
To achieve the best possible results and to use your laser printer
effectively, this User's Manual provides you with information on the
following topics:
G installing the printer driver,
G working with the printer drivers and tools,
G working with the printer,
G caring for and maintaining your printer,
G troubleshooting.
ReadthisUser'sManualcarefullybeforeoperatingyourprinterforthefirst
time, and always keep the manual within easy reach.
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These documents may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
storedin anarchive system or translated without the express prior written
consent of Minolta Co. Ltd.
We reserve the right to make changes to the content of this manual.
Trademarks
PCL is a registered trademark of the Hewlett-Packard Company.
Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics,Inc.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
IBM is a registered trademark of the International Business Machines
Corporation.
QMS and QMS-Logo are registered trademarks of QMS, Inc., member of
the Minolta Group.
PagePro is a trademark of Minolta in Europe, Japan and Asia.
All other names of products and brand-names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective proprietors.
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1.2 Roadmap of this manual
WheretofindwhatinthisUser’sManual
You don't know exactly where to find the information you need? The
following table is designed to help you.
Alternatively, to find information on a specific problem quickly and
precisely, please refer to the index at the end of the User's Manual.
No. Title of chapter Content of chapter
Table of contents Acompletelistofallthe chaptersand sub-chaptersin
this User’s Manual.
1 Introduction Introductory remarks and information on how to use
this manual as well as notes on the safe use of the
printer.
2 Unpacking, installing and
setting up the printer
Information on how to set up the printer as well as an
introduction to the various features.
3 Installing the printer driver Astep-by-stepexplanation oftheroutineforinstalling
the printer driver.
4 Working with the printer
driver
Details of how to control the printer via the printer
driver. This helps you learn how to use the printer’s
functions effectively.
5 Working with the Status
Display
Details of how to use the printer Status Display for
Windows.
6 Working with the Printer
Console
Details of how to use the supplementary printer
programs for Windows effectively.
7 Working with the printer Getting toknowhow yourprinterworks.Forexample,
information on:
• loading paper
• monitoring print jobs
• cancelling print jobs
8 Installing optional
accessories
Details of how to install optional accessories
correctly, e.g.:
• 500-sheet paper feed tray
9 Caring for and maintaining
your printer
Details of how to look after your printer and how you
can easily replace cerain parts yourself.
10 Troubleshooting Help with analysing and rectifying faults.
11 Appendix A collection of helpful additional information, e.g.:
• technical specification
• index of keywords
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Brief explanation of special type styles and method of presentation
Special type styles and methods of presentation are used in this User's
Manual to highlight various circumstances. The following examples will
help you to recognize and deal with the most important of these.
CAUTION
This is a warning!
A warning alerts you to danger to life and limb or to damage that could
result to the machine by treating it improperly.
➜ Thearrowrefersyoutosafetymeasuresthatmust betakentoprevent
the hazard.
[MENU] key on the control panel / button on the printer driver with
the description “Menu“
➜ Single action to be performed (there are no other steps)
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Step 1 of a series of actions
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Step 2 of a series of actions, etc.
?
Help is available here.
➜ The approach that is suggested
here is sure to get you to your
desired result.
✎
This is a helpful tip
Textpassagesthatareidentified in this mannerprovide you with tricks
and handy tips to make it even easier to work with the printer.
Here you can see what has to be done.
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1.3 Working safely with your laser printer
Notes on your safety and operating safety
Working improperly with the printer can result in health hazards, electric
shocks and even fires. Before you unpack the laser printer, you should
make yourself familiar with this information on your safety and operating
safety.
CAUTION
Observe the following information:
➜ Make sure that the power cable is correctly plugged into the socket
and that the socket is at all times visible and readily accessible.
➜ Do not pull on the cable to pull the powerplug out of the socket as this
may damage the cable. The result could be an electric shock or a fire.
➜ Remove the power plug from the socket if the machine will not be in
use for an extended period of time.
➜ Do notremove the powercablefrom the socketwith wet hands as this
may result in an electric shock.
➜ Do not move the unit unless the power cable has been removed from
thesocket. Otherwise you may damage the cable. Theresult could be
a short-circuit or a fire.
➜ Do notplaceany heavyobjects onthe power cable. Donotpull or kink
the cable as this can result in damage to the cable. The result could
be an electric shock or a fire.
➜ Make sure that the machine is not standing on a cable to another
machine as this can result in damage to that cable. The result could
be a fire or improper functioning of the unit in question.
➜ Make sure that the power supply to the unit has the correct voltage.
Otherwise the result could be a fire or an electric shock.
➜ Switch off the unit immediately and unplug the power cable if the
power supply cable is damaged. Failure to do so could result in a fire
oran electric shock.Informyourcustomersupporttechnicalspecialist.
➜ Use only extension cables that are designed for at least the maximum
power rating of the machine. Extension cables with lower ratings can
result in the unit overheating and can even lead to a fire.
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➜ Perform only the procedures that are described in this manual. Using
the machine improperly can result in a fire or an electric shock.
➜ Do not place any heavy objects on the machine.
➜ Do not open any covers on the machine while printing is in progress.
➜ Do not switch off the unit while printing is in progress.
➜ Do not place any magnetic objects near the machine.
➜ Do not useany flammablesprays,liquidsor gasesin the vicinity of the
machine.
➜ Do not remove any safety devices and do not alter the construction of
the machine. The unit is equipped with high-voltage components.
Using the machine improperly can result in a fire or an electric shock.
➜ Do not insert any paper clips, staples or other small metal objects into
openings on the machine. The result could be an electric shock or a
fire. If metal pieces are fed into the machine, switch it off immediately,
disconnect the power cable and inform your customer support
technical specialist.
➜ Donotplacecoffeecups,drinksbottlesorothercontainerswithliquids
in them on the machine. If liquid enters the machine the result could
be an electric shock or afire.Ifliquiddoesgetintothemachine, switch
it off immediately, disconnect the power cable and inform your
customer support technical specialist.
➜ If the machine becomes unusually hot, or if you notice smoke or an
unusual odourcoming from themachine,switch it off immediatelyand
remove the power cable from the socket. Inform your customer
support technical specialist.
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Laser safety
This printer is equipped with a laser. If the printer is used in accordance
with the instructions in this User's Manual, the laser presents no danger.
Theradiationemittedis completelyabsorbedand attenuatedby the case.
The laser radiation cannot escape at any time during the printing
procedure.
This laser printer is categorized as a Class 1 printer. This classification
means that the printer does not produce any hazardous laser radiation.
Internal laser radiation
Average radiation output:
0.6mW at the laser aperture of the print head unit.
Wavelength: 770-810 nm
This device works with a laser diode of class 3b with invisible laser
radiation. The laser diode and the polygon mirror for sampling are
integrated in the print head unit.
The print head unit is NOT AN ITEM TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE. You
should therefore not open it under any circumstances.
CAUTION
Dangerous laser radiation!
Using the printer in a manner other than as indicated in this manual may
result in exposure to dangerous radiation.
➜ Use the printer only according to the instructions contained in this
User's Manual.
Thisisasemiconductorlaserprinter.Themaximumradiationoutputofthe
laser diode is 5 mW. The wavelength is 770-810 nm.
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Safety label
Laser caution label
Ozone emission
Small quantities of ozone escape during the printing process. These
quantities do not represent a health hazard. In spite of this, you should
take care that the area in which the machine is located has adequate
ventilation, especially if you are printing large quantities of materials or if
the machine is being used continuously over a long period of time.
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2 Unpacking, installing and setting up
the printer
2.1 Unpacking your laser printer
CAUTION
Plastic packaging materials are dangerous for children!
➜ After unpacking,keepthepackagingmaterialsout of reachofchildren.
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Removetheprinterandaccessories
from the box.
❍ Printer
❍ User’s Manual
❍ CD-ROM
❍ Power cable
❍ Guarantee card
❍ Registration card
2
Remove the packaging material
from the printer.
3
Removethetransportstrapfromthe
printer.
4
Fold down paper feed tray 1.
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Remove the two transport pads
from the paper feed tray.
6
Slide the two paper guides
outwards.
7
Pull on the plastic tab to removethe
transport strip from the paper feed
tray.
✎
Why keep packaging materials?
If you needto transport the printer, you can reuse the packaging. This
will ensure that your printer is safely and correctly packed.
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2.2 Overview of the printer
External features
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3
5
6
789
10
11
12
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No. Description No. Description
1 Release button for top cover 7 Paperfeed tray1 (multipurposetray)
2 Control panel 8 Manual paper feed unit
3 Paper output tray
(printed side down)
9 Pover Switch (ON/OFF)
4 Top Cover 10 Paper output selector switch
(printed side up/down)
5 Paper guides 11 Socket for power cable
6 Extending paper support 12 Parallel port
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Inside the printer
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No. Description No. Description
1 Fusing unit 3 Toner cartridge
2 Image transfer roller
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Optional accessories
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No. Description No. Description
1 Paper output tray
(printed side up)
2 Paper feed tray
(500-sheet capacity)
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