Minolta PagePro 1200 Series User's Guide

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Troubleshooting99-19 Troubleshooting✎NoteSome computers connected with the parallel cable may not be able to communicate correctly with the printer.CA

9Troubleshooting9-23Press the top cover release button, and then open the top cover.4Remove the toner cartridge and the drum cartridge.Downloaded From

Troubleshooting99-35Carefully pull the misfed media out of the printer.❍ If paper is misfed at the fusing unit, grasp the bottom of the paper with bo

9Troubleshooting9-4Clearing a media jam in the output tray 1Carefully pull the misfed media out of the tray.2Open the top cover and close it again in

Troubleshooting99-5Clearing a media jam at Tray 1 1Remove the tray cover and any media in Tray 1.2Carefully pull the misfed media out of Tray 1.3Reloa

9Troubleshooting9-6Clearing a media jam in the manual feed tray 1Remove the Tray 1 cover and the plate at the inlet of the manual feed tray.2Remove th

Troubleshooting99-7Clearing a media jam in the lower feeder unit (Tray 2) 1Slide the tray out of the lower feeder unit.2Remove any folded or misfed me

9Troubleshooting9-89.2 General printing problems✎For further information and assistance...can be found in the Internet at www.minolta-qms.com/support9

Troubleshooting99-9Problem Possible cause ActionBlank pages The toner cartridge is empty or damaged.Remove the toner cartridge and check for damage. I

Installing and setting up the printer22-12 Installing and setting up the printer2.1 Overview of the printerExternal features456731810119122No. Descrip

9Troubleshooting9-10Pages are too dark The toner cartridge is damaged. Remove the toner cartridge and check it for damage. If necessary, replace the t

Troubleshooting99-119.4 Printer messagesIndicator functionsThe control panel has two indicators and one button. The control panel in-dicators provide

9Troubleshooting9-12Status messageStatus messages indicate the current condition of the printer.Error messagesThese messages indicate errors which you

Troubleshooting99-13Service messageThis message indicates a more serious fault that can only be corrected by a customer service engineer. If this mess

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Appendix1010-110 Appendix10.1 Safety specifications10.2 Technical specifications✎To check on the availability of third-party options, such as an Ether

10Appendix10-2Paper/Media • Plain paper (16 to 24 lbs.; 60 to 90 g/m2)• Transparencies• Envelopes• Thick paper (24 to 43 lbs.; 90 to 163 g/m2)• Postca

Appendix1010-3Lower feeder unit (option)Parallel interface connectors and cableUSB interface connectors and cableCAUTIONDanger of fire from cable!➜ MI

10Appendix10-410.3 Our concern for environmental protectionAs an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined that this machine meets the ENERGY STAR Guide

Appendix1010-510.7 Safety InformationThis section contains detailed instructions on the operation and mainte-nance of this machine. To achieve optimum

2Installing and setting up the printer2-2Inside the printer231No. Description No. Description1 Fusing unit 3 Drum cartridge2 Toner cartridgeDownloaded

10Appendix10-6• Do not modify this product, as a fire, electrical shock, or breakdown could result. If the product employs a laser, the laser beam sou

Appendix1010-7• Do not use flammable sprays, liquids, or gases near this product, as a fire could result.• Do not leave a toner unit or drum unit in a

10Appendix10-810.8 Working safely with your laser printerNotes on your safety and operating safetyWorking improperly with the printer can result in he

Appendix1010-9➜ 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 of

10Appendix10-10Laser safetyThis is a page printer which operates by means of a laser. There is no pos-sibility of danger from the laser, provided the

Appendix1010-11Laser safety labelA laser safety label is attached to the outside of the machine as shown be-low.For United States usersCDRH Regulation

10Appendix10-12For users in all countriesCAUTIONUse of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual ma

Appendix1010-13VARNING!Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna bruksanvisning specifi-cerats, kan användaren utsättas för osynlig laserstrålning

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Index1111-111 IndexAAccessoriessee Optional accessories ...7-1Add Printer ...

Installing and setting up the printer22-3Optional accessories12No. Description No. Description1 Face-up tray(printed side up)2 Lower feeder unit (Tray

11Index11-2IInstalling ... 3-21Installing the printer ...

Index1111-3external features ...2-1internal features ...

11Index11-4RReady indicator ... 6-4Replacing drum cartridge ...

2Installing and setting up the printer2-4Printer control panelThe control panel has two indicators and one button.For further information on the contr

Installing and setting up the printer22-52.2 Installing your laser printerPlace of installationSet up the printer in a place that isG dry and free fro

2Installing and setting up the printer2-6Space requirementsBe sure to provide enough space around the printer to ensure easy printer operation, paper

Installing and setting up the printer22-72.3 Setting up your laser printerLoading paper in Tray 1 1 Lay Tray1 down flat. 2Squeeze the right paper guid

2Installing and setting up the printer2-8❍ If you installed an optional face-up tray and you want the sheets to come out face up, then open the face-u

Installing and setting up the printer22-93Insert a sheet of media as far as possible into the manual feed tray with the side to be printed facing up.?

iiTrademarksThe following are registered trademarks of MINOLTA-QMS, Inc.: QMS and the MINOLTA-QMS logo. Minolta, Fine-ART, and PagePro are trademarks

2Installing and setting up the printer2-10Connecting the power cordWARNINGUse only the power cord shipped with the printer. Using the wrong power cord

Installing and setting up the printer22-11Turning the printer on and off✎NoteImproper handling may damage the printer!- Never turn off the printer whi

2Installing and setting up the printer2-12Connecting the printer to a computerParallel interface1Turn off both the printer and the PC.2Connect one end

Installing and setting up the printer22-13USB interface✎NoteWindows 95/NT4.0 do not support USB connections.1Turn off both the PC and the printer.2Tur

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Installing the printer driver33-13 Installing the printer driver3.1 Minimum system requirementsG IBM-compatible PC with a Pentium/Celeron series, AMD

3Installing the printer driver3-2Information on installation using “Add Printer” We strongly recommend that you install the printer driver using the I

Installing the printer driver33-34Connect the printer to the PC with the USB cable (see chapter 2) to display the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box

3Installing the printer driver3-47In the System Tasks list choose “View system information.”8Choose the “Hardware” tab of the System Properties dialog

Installing the printer driver33-510Choose the “Driver” tab of the USB Printing Support Properties dialog box, and then choose [Update Driver...].11Cho

iiiContentsContents1 Introduction1.1 Welcome ...1-11.2 Roadmap of

3Installing the printer driver3-612When the next dialog box appears, check the “Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install” box, and then choos

Installing the printer driver33-71With Windows running, insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your PC.The installation program starts automatically

3Installing the printer driver3-84Check the “Don’t search, I will choose the driver to install” option button, and then choose [Next].5Select “Printer

Installing the printer driver33-93Choose [start], and then choose “Control Panel.”4In “Pick a category” choose “Printers and Other Hardware.” Download

3Installing the printer driver3-105In “Pick a task” choose [Add a printer].6Choose [Next].7Select “Local printer attached to this computer.”❍ Do not c

Installing the printer driver33-1116Remove the CD-ROM from your PC’s CD-ROM drive. This completes the installation of the printer driver.3.4 Installin

3Installing the printer driver3-126Check the “Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended).” option button, check the “Specify a location

Installing the printer driver33-132Follow the instructions for the installation program.Once the printer driver has been successfully installed, the “

3Installing the printer driver3-145Browse the CD-ROM and navigate to “\Drivers\language\Win9x.”6Choose [OK], and then choose [Next] twice.7Follow the

Installing the printer driver33-159Browse the CD-ROM and navigate to “\Drivers\language\Win9x.”10Choose [OK].11Choose [OK], and then choose [Next].12S

Contentsiv3.6 Installing the USB device driver and printer driver under Windows 98...

3Installing the printer driver3-16Printing Support may automatically be incorporated, depending on the operating system. In order to activate all func

Installing the printer driver33-179Chose the “Driver” tab of the USB Printing Support Properties dialog box, and then choose [Update Driver...].10Choo

3Installing the printer driver3-1812When the next dialog box displays, check the “Specify a location” box, and then choose [Next].13Choose [Browse...]

Installing the printer driver33-19?What if the installation program does not start up automatically?➜ Browse to the CD-ROM directory. Then double-clic

3Installing the printer driver3-205Choose “Printers,” and then choose [Next].6Choose [Have Disk...], and then choose [Browse...].7Browse theCD-ROM and

Installing the printer driver33-216Select “Local Printer.”❍ Do not check the “Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer” box.7Choose [

3Installing the printer driver3-224Connect the printer to the PC with the USB cable (see chapter 2) to display the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box.

Installing the printer driver33-2311When the following dialog box displays, choose [Finish] to finish the installation.12This completes the installati

3Installing the printer driver3-24To install the printer driver using Plug-and-Play under Windows 98For a simple way of installing the printer driver,

Installing the printer driver33-259Check that the “MINOLTA-QMS PagePro 1200W” printer icon is dis-played in the Printers dialog box. To display the Pr

Contentsv9 Troubleshooting9.1 Clearing media jams...9-19.2 General printing problems

3Installing the printer driver3-2611Choose [OK], and then choose [Next].12Select the appropriate port, and then choose [OK].If you are using a paralle

Installing the printer driver33-272Follow the instructions for the installation program.Once the printer driver has been successfully installed, the “

3Installing the printer driver3-288Check that the “MINOLTA-QMS PagePro 1200W” printer icon is displayed in the Printers dialog box. 9Remove the CD-ROM

Installing the printer driver33-2912Check that the “MINOLTA-QMS PagePro 1200W” printer icon is displayed in the Printers dialog box.13Remove the CD-RO

3Installing the printer driver3-304Double-click the “Add Printer” icon.5Select “My Computer.”6Choose [Next].7Select the appropriate port and then choo

Installing the printer driver33-313.9 Uninstalling the printer driver and USB device driverThis section describes how to uninstall the PagePro 1200W p

3Installing the printer driver3-322In “Pick a category” choose “Add or remove Programs” to open the Add or Remove Programs dialog box.3 Select “MINOLT

Installing the printer driver33-334Select “MINOLTA-QMS PagePro 1200W” in the Uninstall dialog box.5Choose [Uninstall] to proceed with the uninstallati

3Installing the printer driver3-342Double-click the “Add/Remove Programs” icon in the Control Panel di-alog box to open the Add/Remove Programs Proper

Installing the printer driver33-353For Windows Me/98/95/NT 4.0, select “MINOLTA-QMS PagePro 1200W,” and then choose [Add/Remove] to uninstall the prin

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3Installing the printer driver3-364Select “MINOLTA-QMS PagePro 1200W” in the Uninstall dialog.5Choose [Uninstall] to proceed with the uninstallation o

Working with the printer driver44-14 Working with the printer driver4.1 Displaying printer driver settingsDisplaying settings under Windows XP1From th

4Working with the printer driver4-23Display the printer driver settings:GWindows Me/98/95—From the File menu choose Properties, and then choose the --

Working with the printer driver44-3GWindows 2000—From the File menu choose Printing Preferences. The following window displays.GWindows NT 4.0—From th

4Working with the printer driver4-44.2 Setup tabThe Setup tab allows you toG Print several pages of a document on the same page (n-up printing)G Provi

Working with the printer driver44-54.3 Paper tabThe Paper tab allows you toG Specify the size of the original documentG Define custom media sizesG Fit

4Working with the printer driver4-64.4 Quality tabThe Quality tab allows you toG Specify the resolution G Adjust the contrast and brightness of the pr

Working with the printer driver44-74.5 Device Options Setting tabThe Device Options Setting tab allows you to G Activate the optional lower feeder uni

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Working with the Status Display55-15 Working with the Status DisplayIf you used the CD-ROM Installer to install the printer driver, the Status Display

Introduction11-11 Introduction1.1 WelcomeThank you for purchasing a PagePro 1200W.So you can use your new laser printer effectively and achieve the be

5Working with the Status Display5-25.2 Opening the Status DisplayUse one of the following steps to open the Status Monitor.➜Windows Me2000//98/95/NT 4

Working with the Status Display55-3Altering the size of the Status Display window➜ From the Display menu choose Status (Reduce)” to decrease the size

5Working with the Status Display5-45.3 Using the Status DisplayG When the background of the printer graphic is green, the printer is in Stand-by mode

Working with the Status Display55-55.4 Closing the Status Display➜ To close the Status Display from the File menu choose Exit.✎NoteIf you choose [X] b

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Working with the printer66-16 Working with the printer6.1 Please note the following points:What should I watch out for when loading paper?To avoid pap

6Working with the printer6-2Which sizes of paper can I use?This printer is designed for use only with these media sizes.* The optional lower feeder un

Working with the printer66-3What types of paper can I use?This printer is designed for use with the following media types.Printable area Media typeMed

6Working with the printer6-46.2 Using the panel buttonThe control panel has two indicators and one button.The panel button allows you toG Continue a p

Working with the printer66-5Cancelling a print jobYou can cancel a print job that is currently being processed.1While data is being processed or print

1Introduction1-21.2 Roadmap of this manualThe following table is designed to help you find the information you need. Alternatively, to find informatio

6Working with the printer6-64Squeeze the right media guide and adjust the media guides so that both the left and right sides of the media are secure.L

Working with the printer66-72Remove the cover from the tray.3Press down on the paper lifting plate until it locks into place.4Place a stack of paper i

6Working with the printer6-8The face-down output tray can hold up to 100 sheets while the optional face-up output tray holds 20 sheets.Note the follow

Installing printer options77-17 Installing printer optionsThe following options are available for your printer:G Lower feeder unit (Tray 2, 500-sheet

7Installing printer options7-25Replace the tray cover.6Insert the tray into the lower feeder unit.❍ Be sure to use both hands whenever you are inserti

Installing printer options77-37.2 Installing the face-up tray The printer is fitted with a tray for face-down output. A tray for face-up out-put is av

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Maintaining the printer88-18 Maintaining the printerCAUTIONYou could damage the unit by using incorrect accessories and parts!If you use accessories a

8Maintaining the printer8-28.1 Replacing the toner cartridgeReplace the toner cartridge when it is empty or when the printed docu-ments are too light.

Maintaining the printer88-3✎What precautions should I take when handling the toner cartridge?Never touch the developing roller under the flap; otherwi

Introduction11-3Brief explanation of special type styles and method of presentationSpecial type styles and methods of presentation are used in this ma

8Maintaining the printer8-45Press in the marked positions of the handle to fold down the handle.❍ Dispose of the used toner car-tridge properly.6Remov

Maintaining the printer88-5❍ The toner cartridge clicks into place when it is completely installed.10Close the top cover and press it down gently but

8Maintaining the printer8-64After the green “Ready” indicator has blinked for about 5 seconds, re-lease the panel button.Both indicators begin to blin

Maintaining the printer88-7✎What precautions should I take when handling the drum cartridge?Never touch the drum under the flap; otherwise, print qual

8Maintaining the printer8-84Remove the toner cartridge and the old drum cartridge.5Remove the new drum cartridge from its carton.6Install the drum car

Maintaining the printer88-97Place the toner cartridge back into the printer, aligning the four pins (two on each side) with the grooves inside the pri

8Maintaining the printer8-10Resetting the counter for the drum cartridgeAfter you have replaced the drum cartridge, reset the drum cartridge counter.1

Maintaining the printer88-11Cleaning the paper feed roller Clean the paper feed roller if paper feed problems occur frequently.WARNINGThe fusing unit

8Maintaining the printer8-124Remove the toner cartridge and the drum cartridge.Wrap the drum cartridge with a cloth to protect it from exposure to lig

Maintaining the printer88-136Reinstall the drum cartridge and the toner cartridge.7Close the top cover and press it down gently but firmly until it lo