magicolor 2300W Installation Guide ® 1800726-001A
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Registering the Printer Mail (Americas only) —Fill out and send in the registration card enclosed in your shipment. Internet—Go to http://printer.konicaminolta.net/register and follow the instructions. CD-ROM—Follow the instructions on the CD-ROM.
Getting Acquainted with Your Printer Features Print speed (letter/A4) Resolution SDRAM 200-sheet Tray 1 200-sheet face-down output tray Duplex option IEEE-1284 parallel USB Details 16 monochrome black/4 color ppm 600 x 600, 1200 x 600 dpi 32 MB Standard Standard Optional Standard Standard Documentation Set !" Acrobat Reader is provided on the Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM. Manual Description Location Installation Guide Hardware Installation: You’re looking at this document right now.
Space Requirements Top View Side View Printer Parts The following illustrates the parts of your printer that are referred to throughout this guide, so please take some time to become familiar with them.
Front Inside View 14 15 16 17 18 Transfer belt release lever 15 Transfer belt 14 OPC drum cartridge Waste toner bottle Toner cartridges (cyan/ magenta/ yellow/black) 18 17 16 Right Inside View 19 20 21 Fuser Misfeed-clearing dial (manual paper feed dial) Transfer roller 19 20 21 View with Accessories 22 23 Duplex option Duplex option cover 22 23 Getting Acquainted with Your Printer 3
Setting up Your Printer WARNING! Your printer weighs approximately 28 kg (62 lbs) with consumables. Be sure to have help when lifting and moving it. Do not plug in the printer until you are told to do so. We strongly suggest that you save the packaging materials in case you ever need to move or ship the printer.
4 5 Pull the right-side door release $, and then open the right-side door %. Open the two green levers % at the top of the fuser unit $. $ 6 $ Slide the two fuser separators up % and out & from under the green levers. !" 7 8 9 10 % % % Be sure to keep the fuser separators in case you need to ship the printer at a later data. Remove the separators and the attached label $. Close the two green levers %. Close the right-side door. Grasp the front door latch $ and carefully open the front door %.
11 Pressing on the transfer belt unit with one hand, take the tag attached to the transfer belt unit fixture with your other hand, and pull the fixture straight toward you. This fixture protects the transfer belt during initial transportation. !" 12 Dispose of the fixture according to your local regulations. Insert the waste toner bottle. a Insert the bottom of the waste toner bottle $ into the printer. b 13 Push the top of the waste toner bottle % into position so it is firmly seated.
Loading Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray) Tray 1 (the multipurpose tray) is used for all supported media types, including envelopes, labels, Japanese-sized postcards, thick stock, and transparencies. Check http://printer.konicaminolta.net/support (click on Answer Base) for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to www.q-shop.com. For information about loading different types of media, refer to “Using Media” in the User’s Guide. Attention Do not mix media types/sizes in the media trays.
Installing Accessories Attention Installing accessories always requires that the printer be turned off and unplugged. If you purchased any additional printer accessories (such as a duplex option), then install them now. If installation instructions are included with the accessory, follow them. If not, instructions are included in the User’s Guide (in PDF on the Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM). Plugging in/Turning on the Printer 1 Make sure the printer is turned off.
Connect the Interface Cable $ USB Port Use a USB 1.1 cable (Type B) when connecting the USB port on the printer to the USB port on your computer. % Parallel Port Use a Centronics IEEE 1284 bidirectional parallel cable when connecting the parallel port on the printer to the parallel port on your computer. Install the Printer Driver 1 In case the Found New Hardware wizard shows up, while connecting your PC with your printer, cancel it. !" 2 3 4 5 Do not use Plug-and-Play or the Windows Add Printer Wizard.
What’s Next? You have now completed the hardware and software setup of your printer. There are four more important steps: 1 2 3 4 10 From the Windows menu bar, select Start > Settings > Printers. Right-click on the magicolor2300W printer icon. Win98/Me: Select Properties. Win 2000/XP: Select Printing Preferences. Select defaults (media size, orientation, etc.) on the Paper tab. Click on Apply. Close the Printing Preferences or Properties windows. From the Windows menu bar, select Start > Programs.
Safety Information Toner Do not throw the toner cartridge or toner into an open flame. The hot toner may scatter and cause burns or other damage. CAUTION: Keep out of reach of children. International Notices—Power Cord The following power cord requirements are in effect for your 220~240 V ±10% printer. Minimum: 0.75 mm2 Minimum: H05 VV - F The male plug is certified in the country in which the equipment is to be installed, and the female plug is an IEC 60320 connector.
The internal components of the print head unit are NOT A FIELD SERVICEABLE ITEM. Therefore, the print head unit should not be opened under any circumstances. 1 - Print head unit 2 - Laser aperture 1 2 Laser Caution For United States Users—CDRH Regulations This printer is certified as a Class I laser product under the Regulation Performance Standard according to the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1990.
Warranty Considerations Various factors can affect a printer’s warranty, such as electrostatic damage, unsupported consumables, and other actions listed on this page. Read your printer warranty carefully. For information about your warranty, go to http://printer.konicaminolta.net/support, then click on “Answer Base”.
14 Warranty Considerations
