Minolta PagePro 1100L User manual

Brand: Minolta

Model: PagePro 1100L

Category: Laser/LED printers

Type: User manual

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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Introduction

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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)

Step 1 of a series of actions

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.

Removetheprinterandaccessories

from the box.

❍ Printer

❍ User’s Manual

❍ CD-ROM

❍ Power cable

❍ Guarantee card

❍ Registration card

Remove the packaging material

from the printer.

Removethetransportstrapfromthe

printer.

Fold down paper feed tray 1.

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Remove the two transport pads

from the paper feed tray.

Slide the two paper guides

outwards.

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

789

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

No. Description No. Description

1 Fusing unit 3 Toner cartridge

2 Image transfer roller

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Optional accessories

No. Description No. Description

1 Paper output tray

(printed side up)

2 Paper feed tray

(500-sheet capacity)

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