Minolta 5440 User's Guide

magicolor 5440 DL User’s Guide®4138-7747-05A1800782-001E

Cleaning the Printer90#If you get toner on your skin, wash it off with cool water and a mild soap.CAUTIONIf you get toner in your eyes, wash it out im

Cleaning the Printer 91Media RollersThe accumulation of paper dust and other debris on the media rollers can cause media-feeding problems. Cleaning th

Cleaning the Printer92Cleaning the Duplex Option Feed Rollers1Open the duplex cover.2Clean the feed rollers by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth.3Clo

Cleaning the Printer 93Cleaning the Media Transfer Rollers for Tray 2 and 31Open the right side cover of Tray 2 (Tray 3).!"Before opening the rig

Cleaning the Printer94Cleaning the Laser Lens This printer is constructed with four laser lenses. Clean all lenses as described below.1Open the printe

9Troubleshooting

Introduction96IntroductionThis chapter provides information to aid you in resolving printer problems you may encounter, or at least guide you to the p

Preventing Media Misfeeds 97Preventing Media MisfeedsMake sure that...Media matches the printer specifications.Media is flat, especially on the leadin

Understanding the Media Path98Understanding the Media PathUnderstanding the printer’s media path will help you locate media misfeeds.1 Output tray2 To

Clearing Media Misfeeds 99Clearing Media Misfeeds To avoid damage, always remove misfed media gently, without tearing it. Any piece of media left in t

1Introduction

Clearing Media Misfeeds100Media Misfeed Messages and Clearing ProceduresClearing a Media Misfeed in Tray 11Pull the lever, and then open the right sid

Clearing Media Misfeeds 1012Carefully pull out the misfed media.CAUTIONThe area around the fuser unit is extremely hot.Touching anything other than th

Clearing Media Misfeeds102NoteDecreased print quality may result if the surface of the image transfer belt or the transfer roller is touched.Be carefu

Clearing Media Misfeeds 1034Pull out Tray 1, and then remove all media from the tray. 5Fan the media you removed and then align it well.!"If tran

Clearing Media Misfeeds104Clearing a Media Misfeed in Tray 2/31Open the right side cover of Tray 2 (Tray 3).!"Before opening the right side cover

Clearing Media Misfeeds 1054Pull out Tray 2 (Tray 3), and then remove all paper from the tray.5Fan the paper you removed and then align it well.6Load

Clearing Media Misfeeds106Clearing a Media Misfeed from the Duplex Option1Open the duplex cover.2Carefully pull out the misfed media.3Close the duplex

Clearing Media Misfeeds 107Clearing a Media Misfeed from the Fuser Unit1Pull the lever, and then open the right side cover.!"Before opening the r

Clearing Media Misfeeds1083Carefully pull out the misfed media.CAUTIONThe area around the fuser unit is extremely hot.Touching anything other than the

Clearing Media Misfeeds 109NoteDecreased print quality may result if the surface of the image transfer belt or the transfer roller is touched.Be caref

Getting Acquainted with Your Printer2Getting Acquainted with Your PrinterSpace RequirementsTo ensure easy operation, consumable replacement and mainte

Clearing Media Misfeeds1105Close the right side cover.Clearing a Media Misfeed from the Manual Feed Tray and Transfer Roller1Pull the lever, and then

Clearing Media Misfeeds 1112Carefully pull out the misfed media.CAUTIONThe area around the fuser unit is extremely hot.Touching anything other than th

Clearing Media Misfeeds112NoteDecreased print quality may result if the surface of the image transfer belt or the transfer roller is touched.Be carefu

Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds 113Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds!"Frequent misfeeds in any area indicate that area should be checked,

Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds114Media is misfeeding.The media is not cor-rectly positioned in the tray.Remove the misfed media and reposi-tion

Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds 115Media is misfeeding.Transparencies have collected static elec-tricity in the tray.Remove the transparencies an

Solving Other Problems116Solving Other Problems!"For details on consumables, access www.q-shop.com.Symptom Cause SolutionPrinter power is not on.

Solving Other Problems 117Images cannot be printed from the digital camera.The firmware version of the printer is not 03.XX or later.Print a configura

Solving Other Problems118Printer returned to READY before the configura-tion menu was changed.The printer was in the configuration menu structure with

Solving Other Problems 119Printer resets or turns off fre-quently.The power cord is not correctly plugged into the outlet.Turn off the printer, confir

Getting Acquainted with Your Printer 3Printer PartsThe following drawings illustrate the parts of your printer referred to through-out this guide, so

Solving Other Problems120You hear unusual noises.The printer is not level.Place the printer on a flat, hard, level surface.The tray is not installed c

Solving Problems with Printing Quality 121Solving Problems with Printing QualitySymptom Cause SolutionNothing is printed, or there are blank spots on

Solving Problems with Printing Quality122Image is too light; there is low image density.Laser lens is dirty. Clean the laser lens.The media is moist f

Solving Problems with Printing Quality 123The print or color density is uneven.One or more of the toner cartridges may be defective or low.Remove the

Solving Problems with Printing Quality124There are toner smudges or residual images.One or more of the toner cartridges may be defective or installed

Solving Problems with Printing Quality 125Image defects.The laser lens is dirty. Clean the laser lens.A toner cartridge may be leaking.Remove the tone

Solving Problems with Printing Quality126If the problem is not resolved, even after all of the above have been per-formed, contact Technical Support w

Status, Error, and Service Messages 127Status, Error, and Service MessagesStatus, error, and service messages are displayed in the control panel mes-s

Status, Error, and Service Messages128Error Messages (Warning)NoteIf an error message (TONER EMPTY, TRANSFER END, etc.) appears, print out the configu

Status, Error, and Service Messages 129TRANSFER ENDThe transfer belt unit has reached the end of its life.Replace the transfer belt unit and reset the

Getting Acquainted with Your Printer4Rear View1—KONICA MINOLTA Digital Cam-era Direct Print Port2—Power switch3—Ozone filter4—Power connection5—10Base

Status, Error, and Service Messages130Error Messages (Operator Call)This message... means... do this...COVER OPEN DUPLEXThe duplex cover is open.Close

Status, Error, and Service Messages 131FUSER NOT ATTACHEDThe fuser unit is not installed.Contact Technical Sup-port with the error infor-mation.MANUAL

Status, Error, and Service Messages132PUT MEDIA : M-TRAY “SIZE”The media size set in the printer driver is different from the size of media loaded.Loa

Status, Error, and Service Messages 133Service MessagesThese messages indicate a more serious fault that can only be corrected by a customer service e

10InstallingAccessories

Introduction136IntroductionNoteUse of accessories not manufactured or supported by KONICA MINOLTA will void your warranty. !"This chapter provide

Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) 137Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM)!"You may need additional memory (DIMM) for complex graphics, and for duple

Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM)1383Using a screwdriver, loosen the seven screws. (Do not remove them from the printer.)4Slide the panel slightly to

Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) 1395Insert the new DIMM straight into the DIMM connector until the latches snap into the locked position.Observe the

2SoftwareInstallation

Duplex Option140Duplex OptionDuplex (2-sided) printing can be performed automatically with the duplex option and enough memory installed. See “Duplexi

Duplex Option 1413Remove the door at the side of the right side cover.4Prepare the duplex option.!"Before installing the duplex option, open the

Duplex Option1426Open the duplex cover, and then turn both knobs counterclock-wise until they are horizontal to secure the duplex option to the right

Lower Feeder Unit 143Lower Feeder UnitYou can install up to two optional lower feeder units (Trays 2 and 3). Each lower feeder unit increases your pri

Lower Feeder Unit1442Prepare the lower feeder unit.!"Be sure to place the lower feeder unit on a level surface.3Open the right side cover of the

Lower Feeder Unit 1455Using a screwdriver, install the two securing brackets at the rear of the printer.6Pull out the trays.7Install the two securing

Lower Feeder Unit1469Attach the transport guide to the right door of Tray 2.!"It is not necessary to attach the transport guide to the right door

AAppendix

Safety Specifications148Safety SpecificationsTechnical SpecificationsPrinterPrinterSafety standards U.S. model UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03Eur

Technical Specifications 149First print Simplex (600 dpi)Monochrome/Full color:14.2 seconds for A4 (plain paper)Monochrome/Full color:14.1 seconds for

Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM6Utilities and Documentation CD-ROMDrivers!"For details of the Macintosh and Linux printer drivers, refer to th

Technical Specifications150Input capacity Tray 1Plain paper: 500 sheetsTray 2 and 3 (Optional)Plain paper: 500 sheetsManual feed trayPlain paper: 100

Technical Specifications 151Consumable Life Expectancy Chart !"The values listed in the above table indicate the number of pages for simplex prin

Our Concern for Environmental Protection152Our Concern for Environmental ProtectionAs an ENERGY STAR® Partner, we have determined that this machine me

IndexIndex153AAccessories 136DIMMs 137Duplex option 140Lower feeder unit 143Antistatic protection 136BBooklet binding 119CConfiguration menu 22Consuma

Index154Lower feeder unit 143MMaintenance 88MediaClearing misfeeds 99Imageable area 45Loading 47Path 98Preventing misfeeds 97Media misfeedDuplex optio

System Requirements 7System Requirements#Personal computer–Pentium 2: 400 MHz (Pentium 3: 500 MHz or higher is recommended)–Power Mac G3 or later (G4

Selecting Driver Options/Defaults (for Windows)8Selecting Driver Options/Defaults (for Windows)Before you start working with your printer, you are adv

Uninstalling the Printer Driver (for Windows) 97Click Apply.!"Depending on the version of the operating system, Apply may not appear. If this is

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Using the Printer Driver10Windows 2000/Me/98SE/NT 4.01From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Printers to display the Printers director

Using the Printer Driver 11Easy SetTo save the current settings, enter a name, and then click Save. Afterward, the saved settings can be selected from

Using the Printer Driver12#Turn on/off the Transmit Once function#Print using a form overlay#Create/edit a form overlay#Change the print position (Ima

3Using theWindows StatusDisplay andPrinter StatusMonitor Center

Working with the Status Display14Working with the Status DisplayIntroductionThe Status Display shows information about the current status of the print

Recognizing Status Display Alerts 15#Select Popup Message—Allows you to choose which message(s) you want to bring to the foreground when that particul

Working With the Printer Status Monitor Center16Working With the Printer Status Monitor CenterIntroductionPrinter Status Monitor Center is an applicat

Working With the Printer Status Monitor Center 17Using the Printer Status Monitor Center#Printer Name—Displays the model name of the local printer or

Recognizing Printer Status Monitor Center Alerts18#OptionsRecognizing Printer Status Monitor Center AlertsIf a red or yellow icon appears, open Status

4Printer ControlPanel andConfigurationMenu

SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENTThis package contains the following materials provided by Konica Minolta Business Technolo-gies, Inc. (KMBT): software incl

About the Control Panel20About the Control PanelThe control panel, located on the top of the printer, allows you to direct the printer’s operation. In

About the Control Panel 21No. Key Function3 # Cancels the currently displayed menu or menu choice# Allows you to cancel one or all print jobs that are

Configuration Menu Overview22Toner Supply IndicatorsThe indicators shown below will appear, indicating the amount of toner that remains in the yellow

Configuration Menu Overview 23Configuration MenuCOLORCALIBRATIONRESET COUNTERTRANSFER ROLLERRESET COUNTERTRANSFER BELTENERGY SAVERxxxRESTOREUSER DEFAU

Configuration Menu Overview24DHCP:xxBOOTP:xxIP ADDRESSxxx.xxx.xxx.xxxSUBNET MASKxxx.xxx.xxx.xxxGATEWAYxxx.xxx.xxx.xxxMAC ADDRESS00206BxxxxxxHTTP:xxSNM

Configuration Menu Overview 25IMAGE QUALITYxxxPAPER SIZExxxMEDIA TYPExxxLAYOUTxxxxMENU****DIRECT PRINTBRIGHTNESSxxxSHARPNESSxxxAUTO ROTATExxx**** Disp

Configuration Menu Overview26Special Pages MenuLanguage MenuEngine Menu!"All factory default values are shown in bold. PRINT CON-FIG PAGEPrint th

Configuration Menu Overview 27ENERGY SAVERSettings15 MINUTES / 30 MINUTES / 60 MINUTES / 120 MIN-UTESSets the length of time until the printer enters

Configuration Menu Overview28ENGINE SERVICEUse this submenu to view information related to the engine.TOTAL FACE COUNTThe number of page faces that ha

Configuration Menu Overview 29Network MenuIf the printer is connected to a network, the following settings should be spec-ified. For details about eac

11. Notice to Government End Users: The Software is a “commercial item,” as that term is defined at 48 C.F.R.2.101, consisting of “commercial computer

Configuration Menu Overview30SNMPSettingsON / OFFSNMP is a scalable, distributed management suited for managing small to large size networks. SNMP can

Configuration Menu Overview 31Consumable Usage MenuDirect Print MenuThese settings are overridden by any settings configured within the digital camera

Configuration Menu Overview32MEDIA TYPESettingsPLAIN PAPER / THICK STOCK1/THICK STOCK2/ GLOSSY / POST-CARD / LABELSSpecifies the media type on which t

5Direct Print

Direct Printing34Direct PrintingIf a digital camera with PictBridge (1.0 or later) is connected to the printer through a USB connection, images stored

Direct Printing 352Connect the USB cable to the digital camera and to the direct print port. !"A USB cable is not included with the printer and m

6Using Media

Media Specifications38Media SpecificationsWhat types and sizes of media can I load? !"For custom sizes, use the printer driver to specify the set

Media Types 39Media TypesBefore purchasing a large quantity of special media, do a trial print with the same media and check the print quality.Keep me

ContentsContentsi1 Introduction ... 1Getting Acqua

Media Types40#Dusty#Wet (or damp)!"Keep media between 35% and 85% relative humidity. Toner does not adhere well to moist or wet paper.#Layered #A

Media Types 41EnvelopesPrint on the front (address) side only. Some parts of the envelope consist of three layers of paper—the front, back, and flap.

Media Types42LabelsA sheet of labels consists of a face sheet (the printing surface), adhesive, and a carrier sheet:#The face sheet must follow the pl

Media Types 43#Are precut or perforatedLetterheadTry printing your data on a sheet of plain paper first to check placement. PostcardsTry printing your

Media Types44DO NOT use postcards that are#Coated#Designed for inkjet printers#Precut or perforated#Preprinted or multicolored !"If the postcard

Media Types 45DO NOT use transparencies that#Have static electricity that will cause them to stick together#Are specified for inkjet printers onlyGlos

Media Types46Imageable Area—EnvelopesEnvelopes have a nonguaranteed imageable area that varies with envelope type.!"The envelope print orienta-ti

Loading Media 47Loading Media How do I load media?Take off the top and bottom sheets of a ream of paper. Holding a stack of approx-imately 100 sheets

Loading Media482Press down the media pressure plate to lock it into place.3Load the paper face up in the tray.

Loading Media 49!"Do not load above the  mark. Up to 500 sheets (80 g/m2 [22 lb]) of plain paper can be loaded into the tray at one time.4Close

ContentsiiUsing the Printer Driver 10Common Buttons 10OK 10Cancel 10Apply 10Help 10Easy Set 11Page Layout 11Printer Figure 11Setup Tab 11Paper Tab 11Q

Loading Media50Tray 2/3 (Optional Lower Feeder Units)Loading Plain Paper1Pull out Tray 2 (Tray 3).2Press down the media pressure plate to lock it into

Loading Media 513Slide the media guides to pro-vide more space between them.4Load the paper face up in the tray.!"Do not load above the  mark. U

Loading Media525Slide the media guides against the edges of the paper.6Close Tray 2 (Tray 3).

Loading Media 53Manual Feed TrayFor details on the types and sizes of media that can be printed from the man-ual feed tray, refer to “Media Specificat

Loading Media543Load the paper face down in the tray.!"Do not load paper above the line. Up to 100 sheets (80 g/m2 [22 lb]) of plain paper can be

Loading Media 55Other MediaWhen loading media other than plain paper, set the media mode (Envelope, Label, Thick Stock 1, Thick Stock 2, Glossy or Tra

Loading Media563Turn the two dials on the fuser unit to the setting for envelopes.4Close the door at the side of the right side cover.Plain paper Enve

Loading Media 575Close the right side cover.6Open the manual feed tray.7Slide the media guides to pro-vide more space between them.

Loading Media588Load the envelopes flap side up in the tray. !"Before loading enve-lopes, press them down to make sure that all air is removed, a

Loading Media 59Loading Label Sheets/Postcards/Thick Stock/Glossy Stock and Transparencies1Open the manual feed tray.2Slide the media guides to pro-vi

Contentsiii5 Direct Print ... 33Direct Printing 34

Loading Media603Load the media face down in the tray.!"Up to 20 sheets can be loaded into the tray at one time.4Slide the media guides against th

Duplexing 61DuplexingSelect paper with high opacity for duplex (2-sided) printing. Opacity refers to how effectively paper blocks out what is written

Output Tray621Load plain paper into the tray.2From the printer driver, specify the layout for duplex printing.3Click OK.!"With autoduplexing, the

Media Storage 63Media StorageHow do I store media?#Keep media on a flat, level surface in its original wrapper until it is time toload it.Media that h

7ReplacingConsumables

Replacing Consumables66Replacing ConsumablesNoteFailure to follow instructions as outlined in this manual could result in voiding your warranty.NoteIf

Replacing Consumables 67When replacing a toner cartridge, refer to the following table. For optimum print quality and performance, use only approved K

Replacing Consumables68NoteDo not touch the OPC drum surface. This could lower image quality.Keep toner cartridges: #In their packaging until you’re r

Replacing Consumables 69Replacing a Toner CartridgeNoteBe careful not to spill toner while replacing a toner cartridge. If toner spills, immediately w

Contentsiv8 Maintaining the Printer ...87Maintaining the Printer 88Cl

Replacing Consumables703Press down the area marked “Push” on the toner cartridge to be replaced, and then slide the cartridge out until the handle is

Replacing Consumables 716Shake the cartridge a few times to distribute the toner.!"Make sure that the OPC drum cover is securely attached before

Replacing Consumables729Holding the toner cartridge by its handle, slide the cartridge into the printer.10Lower the handle, and then slide the cartrid

Replacing Consumables 7311Remove the protective film from the toner cartridge by slowly pulling it straight out.12Close the front cover.!"If the

Replacing Consumables74Replacing the Waste Toner BottleWhen the waste toner bottle becomes full, the message WASTE BOTTLE FULL appears in the message

Replacing Consumables 754Remove the cap attached to the side of the waste toner bottle, and then attach it at the position shown in the illustration.5

Replacing Consumables768Turn the dial clockwise until the waste toner bottle is in the locked position. 9Close the front cover.!"If the waste ton

Replacing Consumables 77Replacing the Transfer Roller1Pull the lever, and then open the right side cover.!"Before opening the right side cover, f

Replacing Consumables783While continuing to press the levers, remove the transfer roller.4Prepare a new transfer roller.5While pressing the levers, in

Replacing Consumables 796Move the levers away from you until it snaps into place.7Close the right side cover.8Reset the counter in the ENGINE/SERVICE/

ContentsvA Appendix ... 147Safety Specifications

Replacing Consumables80Replacing the Ozone Filter1Remove the ozone filter from the printer.2Slide the new ozone filter into the printer until it snaps

Replacing Consumables 81Replacing the Transfer Belt UnitWhen the time to replace the transfer belt unit is reached, the message TRANSFER END appears.

Replacing Consumables824Using a coin, remove the screws on the left side cover.!"Be careful not to lose the screws.5Remove the left side cover.6O

Replacing Consumables 837From the side where the left side cover was removed, hold the arm, and then carefully pull out the transfer belt unit.8Prepar

Replacing Consumables8410Fully insert the transfer belt unit.11From the right side cover side, tighten the screws to secure the transfer belt unit and

Replacing Consumables 8513Turn the dial to lock the waste toner bottle into place.14Attach the left side cover, and then tighten the screws.LockUnlock

Replacing Consumables8615Close the front cover.16Reset the counter in the ENGINE/SERVICE/RESET COUNTER TRANSFER BELT menu.

8Maintaining thePrinter

Maintaining the Printer88Maintaining the PrinterCAUTIONRead all caution and warning labels carefully, making sure to follow any instructions contained

Maintaining the Printer 89#Do not leave the printer’s covers open for any length of time, especially in well-lit places; light may damage the toner ca