magicolor 6110 Installation Guide ® 1800645-001A EDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalborg - telefon 96333500
Thank You Thank you for purchasing a magicolor 6110. Your magicolor 6110 is specially designed for optimal performance in Windows, Macintosh, and networking environments. Trademarks The following are registered trademarks of MINOLTA-QMS, Inc.: QMS, the MINOLTAQMS logo, Crown, CrownNet, and magicolor. Minolta is a trademark of Minolta Co., Ltd. Other product names mentioned in this guide may also be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Contents Getting Acquainted with Your Printer ............................................ 5 magicolor 6110 Features 5 Location Requirements 6 Printer Parts 8 Front View 8 Top Internal View 8 Front Internal View 8 Cross Section Side View 9 Rear View 9 Rear Internal View—Transfer Unit 9 Documentation Set ....................................................................... 10 Setting up Your Printer ..................................................................
Installation* Menu 21 Operator Control Menu 22 Administration Menu 23 Administration/Communications/Resident NIC/ CrownNet Menu 24 Selecting a Message Window Language .................................... 24 Printer Control Panel 24 About the Control Panel .............................................................. 26 Message Window .........................................................................
Getting Acquainted with Your Printer magicolor 6110 Features Features/Model GN Print Speed SPM (Letter/A4) 6/24* SDRAM 256 MB Resolution 1200 x 1200 dpi 250-sheet Universal Upper Media Tray z 250-sheet Letter/A4 Upper Media Tray { Standard Interfaces IEEE-1284 parallel Ethernet Serial RS-232C Internal IDE Hard Disk { Time-of-Day Clock { Lower Feeder Unit (each { lower feeder unit comes with a 500-sheet media tray) Duplex Unit { Cabinet { Number of Cartons in Shipment 1 Note *Sheets pe
Location Requirements Top View Front 20 inches (50 cm) 8 inches (20 cm) 28 inches (70 cm) 4 inches 015mati.eps (10 cm) „ On a hard, flat, level (1.5° or less slant at any point around the machine) surface capable of supporting the printer, accessories, consumables, and media. Weights are shown below. 5" 6 A surface can be tested for levelness with a standard round pencil. If the pencil rolls, the surface is not level.
or vapors (such as ammonia), water pipes, refrigerators, and any strong electromagnetic field (such as that created by an air conditioner). If the printer is located in a cold room that is rapidly heated, or if the printer is moved from a cold place to a warm, humid place, condensation may occur within the printer, degrading print quality. If this occurs, allow the printer to adapt to the environment for about one hour before use. „ Away from open flames or items that can easily burn.
Printer Parts The drawings on these pages illustrate the parts of your printer referred to throughout this guide, so please take some time to become familiar with the printer.
Cross Section Side View c 1—Output tray d 2—Paper exit e 3—Fuser unit 4—Fuser rollers f 5—Transfer drum 6—Pickup rollers 7—Media tray 8—Toner cartridges 9—OPC belt k j g h i Rear View 1—Control panel 2—Top cover 3—Ventilation grille 4—Rear cover 5—Ozone filter 6— Lower rear cover 7—Interface panel 8—AC power connector c d e f g h i j Rear Internal View—Transfer Unit 1—Registration rollers 2—Transfer roller 3—Paper discharger and wire c d e Getting Acquainted with Your Printer EDNord - Istedgade 37A
Documentation Set Your magicolor 6110 comes with two CD-ROMs. All the documentation is on the Documentation CD-ROM unless otherwise noted below. It is provided in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Acrobat Reader and QuickTime programs are provided on both CD-ROMs. You will discover movie camera icons in the manuals. If you’re using the Acrobat PDF version of this guide, click the icon to play a QuickTime video clip of the procedure described in the text.
Setting up Your Printer WARNING! Your printer weighs approximately 101 lbs (46 kg) without consumables. Be sure to have help when lifting and moving it. Attention Never lift a printer with the fuser oil bottle installed. When lifting and carrying the printer, use the carrying grips on the bottom sides. Shipment Contents „ Printer with a 250-sheet universal media tray The 110 and 220 V printers ship with an envelope feeder; the 100 V printers ship with a postcard feeder.
1 Unpack the printer by cutting and removing the straps, and lifting off the outer box. 5" 2 3 4 We strongly suggest that you save the packaging materials in case you ever need to move or ship the printer. Remove the consumables kit. Fold back the plastic protective bag from the printer. With another person’s help, lift the printer from the pallet, and place it in its intended location. 5" 5 For best output quality and longest consumables life, place the printer on a hard, flat, level (within 1.
5" The toner is nontoxic. If you get toner on your hands, wash them in cool water and mild neutral detergent. If you get toner on your clothes, lightly dust them off as much as possible. If some toner remains on your clothes, use cool, not hot water, to rinse the toner off, provided your clothing is washable. WARNING! If you get toner in your eyes, wash it out immediately with cool water and consult a doctor. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) information can be found at www.minolta-qms.
5 6 Press the front cover latch on the upper-right side of the printer and open the printer’s front cover. Align the toner cartridge with the cartridge guides. Gently push the cartridge into the printer. Attention Each toner cartridge has a colored label that corresponds to a colored label to the right of the cartridge slots. Always install the toner cartridge in the slot with a label of the same color. K If a toner cartridge doesn’t slide in easily, don’t force it.
Installing the OPC Belt Cartridge The OPC (Organic Photo Conductor) belt cartridge forms the image that is developed and transferred to the media. Attention The OPC belt is extremely sensitive to bright light, direct sunlight, and touch. Always leave it in its protective box until you’re ready to install it. Any exposure to light should be limited to less than two minutes, or permanent damage could result. Also, handle the cartridge carefully so you don’t touch the surface (the green part) of the belt.
6 Holding the cartridge above the printer, align the guide pins on the cartridge with the guide slots in the lock levers. The green surface of the cartridge faces you. Attention When lowering the cartridge into the guide slots, the metal contact on the lower-left side of the cartridge should be aligned outside of the left guide slot. Contact The cartridge should slide easily into the printer. Don’t force it. 7 8 9 16 Gently guide the cartridge into the printer.
Installing the Cleaning Roller and Fuser Oil Bottle 1 2 Push the two tension release levers toward the rear of the printer. 5" The printer is shipped with the tension release levers in the forward position. Open the two cleaning roller lock levers by rotating them toward each other. Tension release levers Cleaning roller lock levers Front of printer 3 4 5 Install the cleaning roller in its slot. Close the two cleaning roller lock levers.
6 7 8 Insert the new oil bottle with the nozzle pointed down. Nozzle Close the two oil bottle lock levers. Close the printer’s top cover. Loading the Media Tray 1 Unpack the media tray. 5" 5" 2 18 Media pressure plate The illustration shows a universal media tray; however, instructions are the same for a letter/A4 media tray. Left guide Universal trays are not interchangeable between the upper input feeder and the optional lower feeder unit(s).
tray). The media pressure plate will automatically lock into position when the media is loaded. Attention Improperly adjusted guides may cause poor print quality, media jams, or printer damage. 3 Fan a stack of approximately 250 sheets of paper. Make sure the paper corners are not bent. Attention The paper should fit easily between the guides. Do not overfill the tray. A fill limit mark is provided on the inside left side of the tray.
instructions are included in the User’s Guide. A complete list is in “Accessories and Consumables” on page 41. Refer to www.minolta-qms.com for part numbers and pricing. Plugging in/Turning on the Printer 1 Make sure the printer is turned off. 2 Plug the printer power cord into the printer and into the dedicated, grounded, surgeprotected electrical outlet. WARNING! Do not overload the outlet.
Configuration Menu Overview Menu Chart Conventions The following conventions are used in the menu charts: „ Some menu choices are marked as optional, indicating that the selection appears in the menu only when the option is installed. „ Defaults are bolded. For more menu details, refer to the CrownBook.
Operator Control Menu IDLE Printer Configuration Operator Control Copies Administration Installation* 001-999 Duplex** Off, Long Edge, Short Edge Collation Off, On Portrait, Landscape Orientation Inputbin Upper, Optional1*, Optional2* Chain Inputbins* Off, On Color Separation Off, On Color Model Full Color, Monochrome Media Mode Single User Mode, Network Mode Color Matching Media For Upper Bin Custom Inputbin Upper, Optional Mode, Disk Space, Resetaccounting, File Segment Accountin
Administration Menu IDLE Printer Configuration Administration Communications Emulations Special Pages Installation* Timeouts Parallel Serial Optional NIC* Resident NIC ESP Default LN03+* PostScript PCL 5e HP-GL CGM* QUIC* LinePrinter Image Server (TIFF & CALS)* Print Status Registration Pg Header Page Trailer Page Startup Options Do Start Page Do Sys Start Do Error Handler Memory Quick Config*** Manual Config Enable Disk Swap Engine Operator Control Header Inputbin Trailer Inputbin CMM Profi
Administration/Communications/Resident NIC/ CrownNet Menu IDLE Printer Configuration Administration Communications Optional NIC CrownNet Common Mode Resident NIC Emulation EtherTalk Min K Spool LAN Manager Def Job Prio PS Protocol N etW are TC P /IP Selecting a Message Window Language Printer Control Panel The control panel message window provides status and configuration information.
If you want to change the message window language, use the following control panel sequence (slightly dependent upon the model and installed options): Press Key (Until) Display Reads Online IDLE (and online LED is off) Menu OPERATOR CONTROL Next ( ADMINISTRATION ) Select ADMINISTRATION–COMMUNICATIONS Previous ( ) Select MISCELLANEOUS—SAVE DEFAULTS Previous ( ) Select )/ Previous ( 5" MISCELLANEOUS—KEYPAD LANGUAGE KEYPAD LANGUAGE—*ENGLISH Next ( Select ADMINISTRATION—MISCELLANEOUS ) P
About the Control Panel The control panel, located on the front of the printer, allows you to direct the printer’s operation. In addition, it displays the current status of the printer, including any condition that needs your attention. A 2-line, 16 characters/line, message window displays status and configuration information. MESSAGE 4 indicators provide printer status information. 3 keys access frequently used printer functions 4 keys are used in printer configuration.
Indicator Off On The printer is off line and not The printer is on line and ready to accept data. ready to receive data from any of its interfaces. No problem. The printer requires operator attention (usually accompanied by a status message in the message window). The printer is not receiving data. The printer is receiving or processing data through one or more of its interfaces (usually accompanied by a status message in the message window).
Key Function The Cancel key allows you to cancel one or all print jobs. (See the CrownBook for complete information.) It also allows the user to end a job. If the printer is on line, press the Cancel key to cancel the job currently printing. To cancel the entire print job if the computer has not completely sent the job, use the printer driver. If you press the Cancel key by mistake, or if you decide not to cancel a print job after pressing this key, press the Menu key to “cancel” the Cancel key’s function.
About the Interface Panel The interface panel is located on the back right of the printer. Serial port—This is an RS-232C serial interface. SCSI—Up to 3 optional SCSI devices are allowed. Security key—This is for the optional security key. Serial port SCSI Security key Ethernet port—Using a twisted-pair (RJ45) Ethernet cable, connect the EtherEthernet port net port on the printer to a 10BaseT/ 100BaseTX network connection.
Drivers and Utilities The printer driver and additional software found on the Software Utilities CD-ROM can be installed on PCs using any of the following: „ Windows Me „ Windows 2000 „ Windows NT4 „ Windows 98 „ Windows 95 (B minimum) „ Macintosh „ UNIX „ NetWare „ Others Drivers/Utilities Use/Benefit PostScript Driver for Me/98/95 This driver gives you access to all of the printer features, including finishing, color management, and advanced layout on the Windows Me/98/95 platform.
Drivers/Utilities Use/Benefit UNIX Host Software UNIX Host Software, compatible with a variety of UNIX platforms, allows for the customization of UNIX-based queues and filters for the specific features of the Crown printer. Printer Utility for the Macintosh This utility provides common management tasks for Crown printers from a Macintosh platform, such as naming the printer, configuring the printer, and downloading fonts.
3 When the Other Locations window appears, choose Select Other Location. Insert the Software Utilities CD-ROM. Select Browse Select ;CD-ROM Drives De-select all other choices. Locate the Driver directory on the CD-ROM, and then choose OK. Choose Next Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation of the printer driver. When the installation is complete, the Windows desktop appears. Remove the CD-ROM from the PC, and store it in a safe place.
3 When the installation application window appears, select Install Printer Utility and Driver, and then follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver and Crown Port Monitor. Installing Windows Drivers and Utilities via an Ethernet TCP/IP Interface Configuration Detailed instructions for configuring TCP/IP can be found in the CrownBook (in PDF format on the Software Utilities CD-ROM).
TCPIP/Default Router menu, enter the Internet address of the default router. The factory default router address is 000.000.000.000. This setting provides automatic sensing of gateways. If you identify a subnet mask, automatic sensing is disabled.
1 From the Start menu, choose Settings. 2 3 Choose Printers. In the Printers window click the right mouse button on the magicolor 6110 printer to display the printer’s menu. 4 5 Choose Properties. Choose the Details tab (Windows Me/98/95) or Ports tab (Windows 2000/ NT4). 6 7 8 From the Print To The Following Port list, choose the Crown port that was added during the Crown Print Monitor installation. Choose OK to close the Printer Properties window. Close the Printers window.
the name of the zone to which the printer is attached if you want it to appear in a zone different than the one it shows in. 5" The two Zone Part x menus allow you to identify 1 zone with a name up to 32 characters long. (Up to 16 characters can be entered in each of the two menus). You cannot use these two menus to identify two zones. Trailing spaces are not considered part of the zone name. All standard printable ASCII characters are valid except the @ and ' symbols. The names are case sensitive.
Troubleshooting Although the magicolor 6110 is designed to be highly reliable, you may occasionally experience a problem. The following helps you to identify the cause of the possible installation problems and suggests some solutions related to installation. For detailed troubleshooting information, refer to “Troubleshooting” in the User’s Guide. Solving Problems during Installation Symptom Cause Solution No lights or messages appear on the control panel.
Symptom Cause You can’t print a status page. Is the printer off line Turn the printer off line before printbefore you try to enter the ing a status page. Administration/Special Pages/Print Status menu? The tray does not have media. Solution Check that the media trays are loaded with media, in place and secure. The printer’s covers aren’t Make sure the front and top covers closed securely. are closed securely. Close all covers gently to avoid jarring the printer.
Symptom Cause Solution CHECK WASTE TONER message appears in the message window. The waste toner bottle isn’t properly installed. Make sure the waste toner bottle sits loosely in its compartment and that the top of the bottle is not wedged under the top of the compartment. The Online You did not wait long indicator is enough. on and the message in the display is “IDLE,” but no startup page prints. Print startup is not enabled. Error message is displayed.
Symptom Cause Printouts The printer is not on a seem faded level enough surface. on one side of the page. Solution Level the printer surface. The slant of the printer should not exceed 1.5° after the printer is placed on it (for example, a round pencil laid on the surface shouldn’t roll in any direction). Turn the power switch off, remove The power cord is not Printer power is not correctly plugged into the the power cord from the outlet, plug it back in, and turn the power outlet. on. back on.
Accessories and Consumables Refer to www.minolta-qms.com for part numbers and pricing.
Description Remark(s) Media Tray, Universal, 250 Sheet Purchasing extra trays may be conveMedia Tray, Letter/A4, 250 Sheet nient when media formats change and/or media qualities vary.
Consumables Attention Consumable life is expressed in simplex letter/A4 pages @ normal 5% coverage in continuous printing. A duplex page is equivalent to two simplex pages. The stated life expectancy of each consumable is based on printing under specific operating conditions, such as ratio of color to monochrome, and media type and size.
Regulatory Compliance CE Marking and International (EU) Immunity EN 55024 Requirements EN 50081-1 (EU) IEC 61000-4-2 IEC 61000-4-3 IEC 61000-4-4 IEC 61000-4-5 IEC 61000-4-6 IEC 61000-4-8 IEC 61000-4-11 cTick Mark ACA (Australia) AS/NZS 4251 AS/NZS 3458 Immunity Characteristics Generic Emission Standard ESD Radiated Susceptibility Fast Transients Surge Immunity Immunity to Conducted Disturbance Magnetic Field Immunity Voltage Dips and Variations Generic Emissions Standard ITE Electromagnetic FCC (USA) Emi
FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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 interference to radio communications.
Canadian Users Notice This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Laser Safety This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation.
Warranty Considerations Various factors can affect a printer’s warranty. Two important ones are electrostatic discharge and consumables. Read your printer warranty carefully. Attention It’s very important to protect the printer controller board and any associated daughterboard or module from electrostatic damage while performing any task involving the controller board. These Actions Could Result in Voiding Your Warranty Instructions Failure to follow instructions as outlined in your printer documentation.
case, standard time and material charges will be applied to service your printer for that particular failure or damage. Check with our web site www.minolta-qms.com for a list of current approved media. To order consumables and accessories, go to www.q-shop.com or check the Service & Support Guide for the MINOLTA-QMS office closest to you. If you have any questions, refer to www.minolta-qms.com.
Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity Europe 220 Volt We: MINOLTA-QMS Europe B.V.
Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity Latin America 110 Volt We: MINOLTA-QMS, Inc. (supplier’s name) One Magnum Pass, Mobile, Alabama, USA, 36618 (address) declare under our sole responsibility that the product magicolor 6110 (base product family name) MC6100-V2-1 (model number located on dataplate) SL3-U (print engine model/type number) to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standard(s) or other normative document(s) UL 1950 Third Edition, 1995; cUL CAN/CSA C22.2 No.
Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity Latin America 220 Volt We: MINOLTA-QMS, Inc.
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