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PageWorks 18L
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Foreword
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Safety Information
Laser Safety
This is a page printer which operates by means of a laser. There is no
possibility of danger from the laser, provided the printer is operated
according to the instructions in this manual.
Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within pro-
tective housing, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during
any phase of user operation.
Internal Laser Radiation
Maximum Radiation Power : 1.03 (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.
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Radiation Per-
formance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and
Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce haz-
ardous laser radiation.
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 mar-
keted in the United States. The label shown on the following page
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.
Foreword
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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 radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. 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 follow-
ing 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 18L
Options
Accessories
Second Paper Cassette Unit (4166)
Third Paper Cassette Unit (4166)
Duplex Unit (4168)
DRAM SIMM (Maximum 16MB)
Network Interface Card (4179-451)
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 cable and shielded
network (10/100BaseT) cable. The use of non-shield cables is likely to
result in interference with radio communications 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
without 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.
Foreword
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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 machine is being used has adequate ventila-
tion, especially 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 18L Printer!
This
User’s Manual
explains the functions of the printer and how it
operates. It also provides you with troubleshooting tips as well as gen-
eral precautions 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 ref-
erence.
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 Acknowledgments
PCL is a registered trademark of 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 International Business Machines Cor-
poration.
Adobe and PostScript are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc.
PageWorks is a trademark of Minolta in the U.S. and Canada.
All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trade-
marks of their respective companies or organizations.
Foreword
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Technical Support
Technical support for all Minolta PageWorks printer products is avail-
able 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:
http://www.minoltaprinters.com
.
Please be prepared to provide the following information when contact-
ing Minolta Technical Support:
Model Name
Serial number
A detailed description of the problem
For questions or problems with installation, please be prepared to pro-
vide 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
Printer Parts and Accessories .............................1-2
Control Panel .........................................................1-4
Indicator Lights...................................................1-5
Action Key..........................................................1-5
When the Ready LED is on................................1-6
When the Error LED is on..................................1-9
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
Printer ................................................................2-4
Printer Supplies..................................................2-6
Setting-up...............................................................2-7
Installing the Face-Down Tray............................2-7
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Installing Tray 1..................................................2-8
Connecting the Power Cord...............................2-9
Loading Paper..................................................2-10
Turning On the Printer......................................2-12
Connecting to a Computer...............................2-13
Options.................................................................2-14
SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module).............2-14
Installing the Optional SIMM.......................2-14
Duplex Unit.......................................................2-19
Installing the Duplex Unit............................2-19
Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit...................2-22
Installing the Optional Second/Third
Paper Cassette Unit....................................2-22
Network Interface Card (NIC)...........................2-26
Installing the Optional
Network Interface Card...............................2-26
Chapter 3: Using the printer
Paper.......................................................................3-1
Type....................................................................3-1
Size....................................................................3-1
Standard size................................................3-1
Envelopes (Tray 1 and Manual Feed Tray)....3-2
Loading Paper........................................................3-3
Loading Paper onto Tray 1 .................................3-4
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Loading Paper onto Tray 2/Tray 3.......................3-7
Loading Paper onto Manual Feed Tray ............3-11
Printing on Envelopes......................................3-13
Duplex Printing.................................................3-15
Paper Type..................................................3-16
Paper Size ..................................................3-16
Chapter 4: Printer Driver and Status Display
Introduction............................................................4-1
System Requirements...........................................4-1
Installing the Printer Driver Under
Windows 95/98.......................................................4-3
To Install the Printer Driver Using
the Installer (Auto Run)......................................4-3
To Uninstall the Printer Driver ..........................4-13
Installing the Printer Driver Under
Windows NT 4.0...................................................4-18
To Install the Printer Driver Using
the Installer (Auto Run)....................................4-18
To Uninstall the Printer Driver ..........................4-30
Registering the Status Display...........................4-35
Registering the Status Display Under
Windows 95/Windows 98.................................4-36
Registering the Status Display Under
Windows NT 4.0...............................................4-40
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Displaying the Driver Setup Dialog
(Windows 95/98/NT 4.0).......................................4-44
To Display the Driver Setup Dialog Under
Windows 95/98.................................................4-44
To Display the Driver Setup Dialog Under
Windows NT 4.0...............................................4-46
Using the Printer Driver Under
Windows 95/98/NT4.0..........................................4-48
Common Buttons .............................................4-49
Paper................................................................4-50
Page Layout.....................................................4-52
Image...............................................................4-57
Device Option...................................................4-59
About................................................................4-59
Using the Printer Status Display........................4-60
Opening the Printer Status Display..................4-60
To Open the Printer Status Display.............4-60
To Close the Printer Status Display............4-60
Using the Printer Status Display ......................4-61
Printer Status..............................................4-61
How to recover............................................4-61
Warning Status...........................................4-61
Printer Status figure....................................4-61
Printing Status ............................................4-61
Controlling Pop Up Messages..........................4-62
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Switching Between the Expanded
and Reduced Views.........................................4-63
On-line Help.....................................................4-63
Displaying Printer Information... ......................4-64
Chapter 5: Maintenance
Replacing the Imaging Cartridge.........................5-1
To Replace the Imaging Cartridge .....................5-2
Cleaning the Printer ..............................................5-6
Cleaning the Outside of the Printer....................5-6
Cleaning the Paper Transport Roller..................5-7
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
Technical Support ..............................................6-1
Clearing a Paper Misfeed......................................6-2
Inside the Printer ..........................................6-2
Paper Output Misfeed ..................................6-6
Paper Input Misfeed (from Tray 1).................6-7
Paper Input Misfeed
(from Manual Feed Tray)...............................6-7
Paper Input Misfeed
(from Second/Third Paper Cassette Unit).....6-8
Paper Misfeed in the Duplex Unit.......................6-9
Upper Misfeed ..............................................6-9
Lower Misfeed...............................................6-9
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Print Quality Problems........................................6-10
Blank pages .....................................................6-10
Black pages......................................................6-10
Printout too light...............................................6-11
Printout too dark...............................................6-11
Blurred background..........................................6-12
Uneven print density ........................................6-12
Irregularities .....................................................6-12
White or black line............................................6-13
Toner smudges.................................................6-13
No output..........................................................6-14
Are you using the correct type
of printer cable?..........................................6-14
Are your computer’s communications
port settings correct?..................................6-14
Messages .............................................................6-15
When the Ready LED is on..............................6-16
When the Error LED is on................................6-20
Chapter 7: Specifications
PageWorks 18L Printer .........................................7-1
Second Paper Cassette Unit (Option)..................7-4
Third Paper Cassette Unit (Option)......................7-5
Duplex Unit (Option)..............................................7-6
Interface Connector and Cable ............................7-7
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SIMM (Option)........................................................7-8
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B: Quick Reference
Appendix C: Index
Chapter
Introduction
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Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 1
Features
1-1
Introduction
Chapter 1
Features
The Minolta PageWorks 18L is a laser printer developed exclusively
for use with Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0 operating
systems.
The various features listed below make the Minolta PageWorks 18L the
perfect printer for any size office.
Fast 18-page per minute print speed
Powerful Windows
printing technology for fast output
Real 1200
×
600 dpi resolution
Optional 10/100BaseT Ethernet NIC
Windows host based PostScript level 2 standard for expanded soft-
ware compatibility
250-sheet paper capacity
- 1,250-sheet maximum paper-holding capacity with optional
second and third cassette units installed
Printer Parts and Accessories
1-2
Introduction
Chapter 1
Printer Parts and Accessories
Tray 1
Second paper
Tray 2 (500-sheet
(multipurpose tray)
cassette unit
second cassette) (option)
Face-down tray
Control panel
Manual feed tray
Paper size guide
Tray cover
Cassette cover (option)
Paper size guide
Power
Top cover release button
Tray 3 (500-sheet
third cassette)
(option)
Third paper
cassette unit (option)
Cassette cover
(option)
switch
(option)
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