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Table of Contents 1 2 Introduction 1.1 Welcome to MINOLTA-QMS .........................................................1-1 1.2 Working safely with your laser printer........................................1-3 Notes on your safety and operating safety......................................1-3 Laser safety.....................................................................................1-5 Internal laser radiation.....................................................................
2.5 3 4 5 Installing the Printer driver 3.1 System requirements ................................................................... 3-1 3.2 Notes on installing the Printer driver ......................................... 3-1 General printer driver information ................................................... 3-2 Information on installation using Plug-and-Play or Add Printer Wizard ............................................................................................
Expansion memory module (option) ...............................................6-4 Interfaces and cables......................................................................6-5 USB interface and cable .................................................................6-5 6.3 Minolta-QMS's concern for environmental protection .............6-6 What does the energy star mean? ..................................................6-6 6.4 Index......................................................................
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1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1.1 Welcome to MINOLTA-QMS Thank you for purchasing a MINOLTA-QMS laser printer. This Installation Guide is a shortened version of the Online User’s Manual and will provide you all the important information you need to put your printer in operation.
1 Introduction Trademarks 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. Adobe, PostScript and the PostScript logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc. PagePro is a trademark of Minolta Co., Ltd. Fine-ART and Fine Micro Toning are trademarks of Minolta Co., Ltd.
1 Introduction 1.2 Working safely with your laser printer Notes on your safety and operating safety Working improperly with the printer can result in health hazards and electric shocks, and may even cause fires. Before you unpack the laser printer, you should make yourself familiar with this information regarding your safety and operating safety.
1 1-4 Introduction Ü Perform only the procedures that are described in this manual. Using the machine improperly can result in a fire or an electric shock. Ü Do not place any heavy objects on the machine. Ü Do not open any covers on the machine while printing is in progress. Ü Do not switch off the unit while printing is in progress. Ü Do not place any magnetic object near the machine. Ü Do not use any flammable sprays, liquids, or gases in the vicinity of the machine.
1 Introduction Laser safety This printer is equipped with a laser unit. If the printer is used in accordance with the instructions in the Online User’s Manual, the laser presents no danger. The radiation emitted is completely absorbed and attenuated by the case. The laser radiation cannot escape at any time during the printing process.
1 Introduction CDRH regulations On 2 August 1976 the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), part of the US Food and Drug Administration, introduced specifications for all products that operate with laser beams. Products which are to be sold or used in the USA must comply with these statutory requirements without exception. The safety label shown confirms compliance with the CDRH regulations. This label must be attached to all products sold or used in the USA.
1 Introduction Laser caution label CAUTION Dangerous laser radiation! This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser diode is 5 mW and the wavelength is 770–810 nm. Ü Use the printer only according to the instructions contained in this Guide and in the Online User’s Manual. Ozone emission Small quantities of ozone escape during the printing process. These quantities do not represent a health hazard.
1 1.3 Introduction CE symbol (Declaration of Conformity) We hereby declare that we are responsible for ensuring that the printer and the options to which this declaration relates comply with the specifications given below. This declaration shall only apply to the area of the European Union (EU).
1 Introduction 1.4 User instructions FCC Part 15 - Radio Frequency Devices Warning (for users in the USA) FCC: Declaration of Conformity Product type Laser Beam Printer Product name PagePro 4110W Options Paper feed tray 2 Paper feed tray 3 Duplex unit Expansion memory (Maximum 64MB) Network interface card 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.
1 Introduction This device must be used with a shielded interface cable and shielded network (10BaseT/100baseTX)cable. The use of non-shielded 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.
Unpacking and setting up 2 Unpacking and setting up 2.1 Unpacking the laser printer 2 CAUTION Danger to children from packaging materials made of plastic Ü After unpacking the printer, keep the packaging materials out of reach of children. 1 Remove the printer parts and accessories from the box. m m m m m m Paper output tray Printer Installation Guide Software and Documentation CD-RO Power cable Paper feed tray Interface cables are not included in the shipment.
2 Unpacking and setting up 4 Pull the plastic strip out of the printer. 5 Remove the plastic strip from the rear of the printer. . Why save the packaging materials? If you need to move the printer, you can use the packaging again. In this way you can be certain that your printer is correctly packed.
2 Unpacking and setting up 2.2 Overview of printer External printer parts 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 6 9 10 12 11 No. Description No.
2 Unpacking and setting up Internal printer parts 1 5 2 3 4 6 2-4 No. Description No.
2 Unpacking and setting up Optional printer parts 1 2 3 4 No. No.
2 Unpacking and setting up Printer control panel 1 2 3 4 5 The control panel has four indicators and one button. No. Description No. Description 1 Fault (orange) 4 Ready (green) 2 Toner empty (orange) 5 Control button 3 Paper empty (orange) Please refer to the Online User’s Manual for detailed information on the control panel.
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2 Unpacking and setting up Ambient conditions The optimum ambient conditions for your printer are: l Temperatures from 50°F to 95°F / 10°C to 35°C (maximum variation of 18°F / 10°C per hour) l Relative humidity of 15% to 85% (maximum variation of 20% per hour) Space required Make certain that there is enough space available around the printer (see illustration). This will facilitate operation, reloading paper and toner, and maintenance of the printer.
2 Unpacking and setting up Space required for the printer when equipped with options H C D G A E F B No. Dimension No. Dimension A 40-1/ 2in . /1 030mm 46-1/2 in. *1 / 1180 mm *1 E 23-1/2 in. / 60 0mm B 33 in. / 840 mm F 11-3/4 in. / 30 0mm C 29-1/ 2in . /7 50mm 34-1/4 in *2 / 870 mm * 2 G 4 in. / 10 0mm D 6 in. / 150 mm 11-3/4 in *1 / 300 mm *1 H 11-3/4 in.
2 2.4 Unpacking and setting up Please note the following points: What should I watch out for when loading paper? To avoid paper misfeeds in the laser printer, please observe the following points: l Do not use any paper with the following features: m m m m m m m m m m l Paper that has already been used in a thermal or ink-jet printer. Paper that is too thin or too thick. Folded or wavy paper. Paper having binding holes or perforations. Paper with a surface that is too smooth, too rough or irregular.
2 Unpacking and setting up . Test the envelopes before buying large quantities! Some types of envelopes crease easily when they are run through a printer. Test a type of envelope before purchasing large quantities. Which sizes of paper can I use? This printer is designed for use with the sizes of paper listed below. Paper source Tray 1 Tray 2/3 (option) Manual paper feed unit A4 210 × 2 97mm Yes Yes Yes A5 148 × 2 10mm Yes No Yes JIS B5 18 2 × 257mm Yes Yes Yes Letter 8-1/2 in. × 11 in.
2 Unpacking and setting up What types of paper can I use? This printer is designed for use with the types of paper listed below. Paper source Tray 1 Tray 2/3 (option) Manual paper feed unit Plain paper weight: 16 to 24 lbs. / 60 to 90g/m2 Yes Yes Yes Recycled paper weight: 16 to 24 lbs.
Unpacking and setting up 2.5 2 Setting up your laser printer Fitting the paper output tray and paper feed tray 1 1 Attach the paper output tray to the printer as shown. 2 Slide the lower part of the paper feed tray into the printer. 3 Place the cover on top of paper feed tray 1.
2 Unpacking and setting up Loading paper into paper feed tray 1 Paper feed tray 1 has a capacity of 250 sheets of plain papier. 1 Remove the cover of paper feed tray 1. ? Using a large paper format? Ü 2 Then extend the paper support. Place the paper between the paper guides. Slide the guides up to the stack of paper. many sheets may I place ? How in the cassette? Ü 3 2-14 The stack of paper should not exceed the “ma x.”mark. Place the cover on top of paper feed tray 1.
Unpacking and setting up 2 Connecting the power cable Only use the power cable supplied with the printer. The laser printer requires a power supply with minimal voltage and frequency fluctuation. If necessary, ask an electrician for advice. 4 Power supply: 120-127 V at 50-60 Hz / 220-240 V at 50-60 Hz 4 Voltage fluctuation: 120V -10%, 127 V +6% / 220-240 V ±10% 4 Frequency fluctuation: Within 3 Hz 1 Make certain that the printer's power switch is in the “0” (OFF) position.
2 Unpacking and setting up Switching the printer on CAUTION Improper handling may result in damage to the printer! Ü Never switch off the printer while a print job is in progress, the printer is receiving data from the computer (flashing “Ready” indicator on the control panel) or the printer is being reset. 1 Switch the power switch to “I”(ON). The printer is ready for use after approximately 23 seconds. .
Unpacking and setting up 2 Printing a configuration page Print a configuration page in order to make sure that the printer is functioning properly. 1 Make sure that correct media is placed in paper feed tray 1. 2 Hold down the [CONTROL BUTTON] for more than 15 seconds until the “Toner empty” and “Ready” indicators flash as shown below. After the control button is released, the Configuration Page is printed. . Be well prepared for technical queries.
2 Unpacking and setting up Connecting the printer to a computer (parallel port) 1 Switch off the printer and the computer. 2 Connect one end of the interface cable to the parallel port of your computer. 3 Connect the other end of the interface cable to the parallel port of the printer. 4 Secure the connector by means of the clips on the socket. For the technical specifications of the cable, see page 6-5.
2 Unpacking and setting up Connecting the printer to a computer (USB port) When connecting the PagePro 4110W printer to your computer with a USB cable, you must first install the PagePro 4110W USB device driver before you install the printer driver. . Note In the following procedures it is assumed that you are installing the PagePro 4110W USB device driver on your computer for the first time.
2 Unpacking and setting up 7 The Add New Hardware Wizard dialogue will display. 8 Install the USB device driver from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM by following the instructions on the screen.
Unpacking and setting up 9 2 After the USB device driver is installed, a “greetings” screen appears. Although you may proceed with this screen now to install the printer driver, we recommend that you exit this screen and install the printer driver later using the CD-ROM installer. 10Check that “Minolta/QMS PagePro 4110W” appears below Universal serial bus controller on the Device Manager tab of the System Properties dialogue.
2 Unpacking and setting up Installing the USB Device Driver for Windows 2000 2-22 1 Switch on your computer and start Windows 2000. 2 Switch on the printer. Do not yet connect the USB cable. 3 Check that Windows 2000 has finished loading and that the printer is ready. 4 Insert the Software and Documentation CD-ROM supplied with your printer into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 5 When the CD-ROM installation screen appears, close it. 6 Connect the printer to the computer with the USB cable.
2 Unpacking and setting up 8 Install the USB device by following the instructions on the screen. During the installation specify the location of the USB Driver on the Software and Documentation CD-ROM as follows: “Drivers\Pp4110W\Win2000\ Gb\Gdi\Drv\usb.” ? Need more information? Ü 9 For detailed information on the installation settings please refer to the Online User’s Manual. When the following dialogue appears, check the “Disable the device.
2 Unpacking and setting up ? How do I open the Device Manager? Ü Click with the right-hand mouse button on the [MY COMPUTER] icon on the desktop, and then click [PROPERTIES] to open the “System Properties” dialogue. Ü Click the “Device Manager” button on the “Hardware” tab of the “System Properties” dialogue. 11Click the [UPDATE DRIVER] button on the “Driver” tab. The “Upgrade Device Driver Wizard” appears.
Unpacking and setting up 2 15After the Computer is restarted, open the Device Manager and check that “Minolta/QMS PagePro 4110W” appears below “Universal Serial Bus controllers.” 16Proceed with chapter 3, “Installing the Printer Driver.
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3 Installing the printer driver 3 Installing the printer driver 3.1 System requirements The following system requirements will ensure that your printer runs without problems: 3.2 l Personal Computer: IBM-compatible PC with at least a Pentium 150 MHz CPU l Operating System: Microsoft Windo ws95, Windo ws98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows N T4.0 l Memory: Windows 95/98/NT4.
3 Installing the printer driver General printer driver information The printer driver is supplied on a CD-ROM along with the printer. If your computer has no CD-ROM drive, you may download the printer driver from the Internet. You may find the latest version of the printer driver under the address http://www.minolta-qms.com. Information on installation using Plug-and-Play or Add Printer Wizard We recommend to use the Software and Documentation CD-ROM´s installer.
3 Installing the printer driver 3.3 Installing the printer driver using the Installer 1 Make certain that the printer is connected to your computer locally or through a network. 2 Switch on the printer. 3 Switch on the computer and start W indows95 , Windows98, Windows Me, Wind ows2000, or Windows NT4.0. ? What do I do when the Update Device Driver Wizard or Add new Hardware Wizard dialog appears: Ü 4 Click “Cancel” to close the dialog.
3 Installing the printer driver 6 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. 7 During the installation a screen will appear where you may select the port. When you have installed the PagePro 4110W USB device driver, select [USB/PAGEPRO 4110 ]. For the parallel port, select [LPT 1]. After the printer driver has been installed, the “Minolta/QMS Printer Utilities” Program Group appears.
Installing the printer driver 3.4 3 Uninstalling the Printer Driver 1 Click on the “Minolta_QMS Printer Utilities” Program Group. 2 Click on “Uninstall.” The deinstallation program starts automatically. 3 Follow the subsequent instructions. The deinstallation of the printer driver is successfully completed once the Windows operating system has been restarted. . Note The USB device driver is uninstalled automatically with the printer driver.
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Starting the Online User’s Manual 4 Starting the Online User’s Manual 4.1 Notes on the Online User’s Manual 4 The PagePro 4110W is supplied with an Online User’s Manual. This Online User’s Manual contains extensive information on the following topics, among others: l Working with the printer driver. l Working with the printer’s status display. l Installing optional accessories. l Caring for and maintaining your printer l Identifying and rectifying problems.
4 4.2 Starting the Online User’s Manual Start the Online User’s Manual as follows: 1 Switch on the computer and start Windows 95, Windows98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows NT4.0. 2 Place the PagePro 4110W Software and Documentation CD-RO into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The installation window opens automatically. ? What if the installation window does not appear automatically? 3 4-2 Ü Start Windows Explorer and navigate to the contents of the CD-ROM.
4 Starting the Online User’s Manual 4 In the following window click on [LOOK AT MANUAL]. If Adobe Acrobat Reader has already been installed on your computer, the software is launched automatically to either view on-screen or print a hard copy. ? Adobe Acrobat Reader is not already installed on your computer? You need Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to access the Online User’s Manual. Ü Install Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM via the [EXTRA SOFTWARE] button.
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5 Troubleshooting 5 Troubleshooting 5.1 Clearing a Paper Misfeed Outside the Printer Remove the misfed sheet of paper by pulling it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
5 Troubleshooting Inside the Printer Remove the misfed sheet of paper by pulling it in the direction indicated by the arrow. CAUTION The fusing unit can become very hot! Ü The fusing unit inside the printer can become very hot during operation. Do not touch the area to avoid injury. Ü Do not touch the image transfer roller. Solving Print Quality Problems l Remove the imaging cartridge and gently shake it a few times to distribute remaining toner.
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6 6.2 Appendix Technical specification PagePro 4110W printer Technical specification 6-2 Type Desktop laser printer Print system Electrostatic dry powder imaging system Exposure system Laser diode + polygon mirror scanning Resolution 120 0dpi x 1200dpi, 1200 d pi × 600 d pi, 60 0dpi × 600dpi Printing speed (single-sided) 18 ppm (A4 or Letter) Printing speed (double-sided) 8.9 ppm (A4 or Letter) Time to 1st page (single-sided) 18 sec. (A4 or Letter) Time to 1st page (double-sided) 28.
6 Appendix Technical specification Dimensions (without optional paper feed trays) Height:13 in. / 3 31mm Width: 17-5/32 in. / 4 36mm Depth: 20 in. / 5 08mm Weight Printer: Approximately 28-3/4 lbs. / 13 kg Imaging cartridge: Approximately 3-1/4 lbs. / 1.
6 Appendix Duplex unit (option) Technical specification Paper feeding system One-way system Paper • Plain paper (16 to 24 lbs . / 60 to 90g/m2) • Recycled paper (16 to 24 lbs . / 60 to 90g/m2) Operating temperature 50°F to 95°F / 10°C to 35°C Humidity 15 to 85% Dimensions Height:10-3/4 in. / 273 mm Width: 12-3/4 in. / 324 mm Depth: 6 in. / 152 mm Weight Approximately 5 lbs. / 2.
6 Appendix Parallel Interface and cable Technical specification Connections Printer: Computer: parallel 36-pin connection EIA 25-pin connection Type of cable Shielded Signal and ground pairs must be twisted Parallel cable IEEE 1284, type B Length of cable max.
6 6.3 Appendix MINOLTA-QMS's concern for environmental protection What does the Energy Star mean? Laser printers with the Energy Star® feature switch into a state of low power consumption if not been used for a certain amount of time. This function can reduce your electrical costs by up to 60%. This laser printer fulfils the energy efficiency criteria for the Energy Star® of the EPA (USA Environmental Protection Agency).
6 Appendix 6.4 Index A Adobe Acrobat Reader, installing ........................................................4-1 Ambient conditions ..............................................................................2-8 C Cable specifications .............................................................................6-5 CDRH regulations ................................................................................1-6 Configuration page, printing out ....................................................
6 Appendix O Online manual Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader ................................................... 4-1 Notes on the online manual ........................................................... 4-1 Overview of printer ..............................................................................2-3 Optional printer parts ..................................................................... 2-5 Printer control panel ......................................................................
6 Appendix T Technical specification 500-sheet paper feed tray ..............................................................6-3 Duplex unitDuplex unit ...................................................................6-4 expansion memory module ............................................................6-4 Interface connections and cables ..................................................6-5 Network card ..................................................................................
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