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Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you can use the printer. A32P-9561-00A Keep the CD/DVD-ROM in a convenient place so you can find a printed copy in the box. Please use the Quick Guide to . You can use it quickly if you need to set up the printer. KONICA MINOLTA Laser Printer USER'S GUIDE You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you use the printer.
Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you can use the printer. A32P-9561-00A Keep the CD/DVD-ROM in a convenient place so you can find a printed copy in the box. Please use the Quick Guide to . You can use it quickly if you need to set up the printer. KONICA MINOLTA Laser Printer USER'S GUIDE You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you use the printer.
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... give tips about how the operation works with other object. Electrical Hazard icons alert you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the printer or other features. Important specify procedures you to a possible electrical shock. Cautions specify procedures you what to do to prevent possible personal injury. Using this...
... give tips about how the operation works with other object. Electrical Hazard icons alert you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the printer or other features. Important specify procedures you to a possible electrical shock. Cautions specify procedures you what to do to prevent possible personal injury. Using this...
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... possibility of a fire, electrical shock, burn or suffocation. Doing this product! In case of an emergency, you must be a remote risk of the printer, make sure the plug is easily accessible. Lightning and power surges can damage this might cause an electrical shock. There may be installed near an... power cord from the AC power outlet to shut off the power switch and unplugged the printer from lightning. We recommend that you clean the inside the printer. Safety precautions To use the printer safely If you use a quality surge protection device on the AC power line, or unplug...
... possibility of a fire, electrical shock, burn or suffocation. Doing this product! In case of an emergency, you must be a remote risk of the printer, make sure the plug is easily accessible. Lightning and power surges can damage this might cause an electrical shock. There may be installed near an... power cord from the AC power outlet to shut off the power switch and unplugged the printer from lightning. We recommend that you clean the inside the printer. Safety precautions To use the printer safely If you use a quality surge protection device on the AC power line, or unplug...
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DO NOT use this product to report a gas leak in the packaging of the printer. To avoid danger of the leak. See Cleaning on page 101 for how to ignite inside or outside of it according to clean up scattered ... cause a fire or electrical shock. Use only the power cord provided with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine will damage the outside of the printer: Make sure that contain ammonia. DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of spray or an organic solvent/liquid containing alcohol or ammonia to clean...
DO NOT use this product to report a gas leak in the packaging of the printer. To avoid danger of the leak. See Cleaning on page 101 for how to ignite inside or outside of it according to clean up scattered ... cause a fire or electrical shock. Use only the power cord provided with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine will damage the outside of the printer: Make sure that contain ammonia. DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of spray or an organic solvent/liquid containing alcohol or ammonia to clean...
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...a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, washing machine, or in the illustration. DO NOT use this , you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer will be extremely hot. iv DO NOT put objects on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment that contain magnets or...when you open flames, salty or corrosive gasses, moisture, or dust. DO NOT expose the machine to an AC power outlet on top of the printer, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in a wet basement or near heaters, air conditioners, refrigerators, water, chemicals or devices that might disrupt the...
...a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, washing machine, or in the illustration. DO NOT use this , you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer will be extremely hot. iv DO NOT put objects on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment that contain magnets or...when you open flames, salty or corrosive gasses, moisture, or dust. DO NOT expose the machine to an AC power outlet on top of the printer, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in a wet basement or near heaters, air conditioners, refrigerators, water, chemicals or devices that might disrupt the...
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... packaging. Linux is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs. All other errors relating to make changes without notice. KONICA MINOLTA reserves the right to the publication. © 2010 KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. The printer should also be responsible for any damage during transit. and other countries.
... packaging. Linux is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs. All other errors relating to make changes without notice. KONICA MINOLTA reserves the right to the publication. © 2010 KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. The printer should also be responsible for any damage during transit. and other countries.
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...emulation for Windows 46 Features in the printer driver (for Macintosh 52 Using the BR-Script3 printer driver (Post Script® 3™ language emulation for Macintosh 61 Installing the BR-Script3 printer driver 61 Uninstalling the printer driver ...67 Printer driver for Windows® 2000/XP, ...Windows Vista®, Windows® 7 and Windows Server® 2003/2008...67 Printer driver for Macintosh ...67 Software ...69 Software ...
...emulation for Windows 46 Features in the printer driver (for Macintosh 52 Using the BR-Script3 printer driver (Post Script® 3™ language emulation for Macintosh 61 Installing the BR-Script3 printer driver 61 Uninstalling the printer driver ...67 Printer driver for Windows® 2000/XP, ...Windows Vista®, Windows® 7 and Windows Server® 2003/2008...67 Printer driver for Macintosh ...67 Software ...69 Software ...
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... Control Panel 71 LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes)...71 Service call indications ...77 Control panel buttons...79 Print a test page ...80 Print the Printer Settings page...81 Print Fonts ...82 Default settings...83 5 Options 84 Lower tray (PF-P10) ...84 SO-DIMM (memory module)...85 ...Replacing the consumable items...88 Consumables...88 Toner cartridge ...89 Drum unit ...96 Cleaning ...101 Cleaning the outside of the printer 101 Cleaning the inside of the printer...103 Cleaning the paper pick-up roller...106 Cleaning the corona wires ...108 Cleaning the corona wire...108 7 Troubleshooting 110...
... Control Panel 71 LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes)...71 Service call indications ...77 Control panel buttons...79 Print a test page ...80 Print the Printer Settings page...81 Print Fonts ...82 Default settings...83 5 Options 84 Lower tray (PF-P10) ...84 SO-DIMM (memory module)...85 ...Replacing the consumable items...88 Consumables...88 Toner cartridge ...89 Drum unit ...96 Cleaning ...101 Cleaning the outside of the printer 101 Cleaning the inside of the printer...103 Cleaning the paper pick-up roller...106 Cleaning the corona wires ...108 Cleaning the corona wire...108 7 Troubleshooting 110...
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A Appendix 132 Printer specifications...132 Engine ...132 Controller ...133 Software ...133 Control panel ...134 Paper handling ...134 Media specifications ...134 Supplies ...135 Dimensions / weights...135 Other...135 Computer requirements...136 Important information for choosing your paper 137 Symbol and character sets ...140 How to use the Web Based Management (web browser 140 Symbol and character sets list...141 Quick reference for bar code control commands 142 Print bar codes or expanded characters 142 B Index 150 ix
A Appendix 132 Printer specifications...132 Engine ...132 Controller ...133 Software ...133 Control panel ...134 Paper handling ...134 Media specifications ...134 Supplies ...135 Dimensions / weights...135 Other...135 Computer requirements...136 Important information for choosing your paper 137 Symbol and character sets ...140 How to use the Web Based Management (web browser 140 Symbol and character sets list...141 Quick reference for bar code control commands 142 Print bar codes or expanded characters 142 B Index 150 ix
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...Connecting the interface cable is no longer than 6 feet (2.0 meters). 1 About this Printer Carton components When you unpack the printer, make sure you use a USB 2.0 interface cable that is done during the printer driver installation process. About this time. DO NOT connect the interface cable at this... Printer1 1 1 1 Printer Quick Guide Safety Information Guide CD/DVD-ROM AC Power Cord Drum Unit and Toner Cartridge ...
...Connecting the interface cable is no longer than 6 feet (2.0 meters). 1 About this Printer Carton components When you unpack the printer, make sure you use a USB 2.0 interface cable that is done during the printer driver installation process. About this time. DO NOT connect the interface cable at this... Printer1 1 1 1 Printer Quick Guide Safety Information Guide CD/DVD-ROM AC Power Cord Drum Unit and Toner Cartridge ...
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Use a shielded interface cable that is IEEE 1284-compliant. Network cable Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network. 2 About this Printer Third party USB ports are not supported by Macintosh. Parallel cable 1 DO NOT use a parallel interface cable that is longer than 6 feet (2.0 meters).
Use a shielded interface cable that is IEEE 1284-compliant. Network cable Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network. 2 About this Printer Third party USB ports are not supported by Macintosh. Parallel cable 1 DO NOT use a parallel interface cable that is longer than 6 feet (2.0 meters).
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Front view 1 2 3 7 9 6 4 5 8 1 Front Cover Release Button 2 Control Panel 3 Face-down Output Tray Support Flap 1 (Support Flap 1) 4 Front Cover 5 Paper Tray 6 Power Switch 7 Face-down Output Tray 8 Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) 9 Face-down Output Tray Support Flap 2 (Support Flap 2) About this Printer 1 1 3
Front view 1 2 3 7 9 6 4 5 8 1 Front Cover Release Button 2 Control Panel 3 Face-down Output Tray Support Flap 1 (Support Flap 1) 4 Front Cover 5 Paper Tray 6 Power Switch 7 Face-down Output Tray 8 Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) 9 Face-down Output Tray Support Flap 2 (Support Flap 2) About this Printer 1 1 3
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Back view ! & % $ " 1 Back Cover (Back Output Tray) 2 Duplex Tray 3 AC Power Connector 4 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX (Ethernet) Port 5 Network Activity LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) 6 USB Interface Connector 7 SO-DIMM (memory) Cover 8 Parallel Interface Connector About this Printer 1 1 # 4
Back view ! & % $ " 1 Back Cover (Back Output Tray) 2 Duplex Tray 3 AC Power Connector 4 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX (Ethernet) Port 5 Network Activity LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) 6 USB Interface Connector 7 SO-DIMM (memory) Cover 8 Parallel Interface Connector About this Printer 1 1 # 4
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... transformer or a high-frequency noise filter. Keep a gap of roughly 100 mm (4 in a well-ventilated room. DO NOT put the printer near an AC power outlet, so that it . 5 Use a voltage regulator if the power source is an emergency. Only use the... printer within the following before you use the printer. 1 1 Power supply 1 Use the printer within the recommended power range. Environment 1 Put your printer on a flat, stable surface such as an air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on...
... transformer or a high-frequency noise filter. Keep a gap of roughly 100 mm (4 in a well-ventilated room. DO NOT put the printer near an AC power outlet, so that it . 5 Use a voltage regulator if the power source is an emergency. Only use the... printer within the following before you use the printer. 1 1 Power supply 1 Use the printer within the recommended power range. Environment 1 Put your printer on a flat, stable surface such as an air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on...
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Printing Methods2 2 Printing Methods 2 About paper Type and size of paper The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain Paper p p Recycled Paper Bond Paper Thin Paper p Thick Paper or Thicker Paper Transparencies Thicker Paper 6 Media type Tray 1 Tray 2/ Tray 3 MP Tray Plain ... (16 to 28 lb) p p p p 60 g/m2 to 163 g/m2 (16 to 43 lb) p p p Up to the page for each printing method by clicking p in the printer driver and this guide are as follows: 2 2 2 Paper tray Multi-purpose tray Optional lower tray unit Duplex unit for the paper trays in the table...
Printing Methods2 2 Printing Methods 2 About paper Type and size of paper The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain Paper p p Recycled Paper Bond Paper Thin Paper p Thick Paper or Thicker Paper Transparencies Thicker Paper 6 Media type Tray 1 Tray 2/ Tray 3 MP Tray Plain ... (16 to 28 lb) p p p p 60 g/m2 to 163 g/m2 (16 to 43 lb) p p p Up to the page for each printing method by clicking p in the printer driver and this guide are as follows: 2 2 2 Paper tray Multi-purpose tray Optional lower tray unit Duplex unit for the paper trays in the table...
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Thick Tray 1 Tray 2/ Tray3 MP Tray DX Paper size A4, Letter, B5 (ISO), A4, Letter, B5 (ISO), Width: 69.8 to A4 Executive, A5, A6, Executive, A5, 216 mm (2.75 to B6 (ISO), A5(Long B6 (ISO) 8.5 in .) Number of sheets (80 g/m2 / 20 lb) 250 sheets 250 sheets / 250 sheets 50 sheets 7 Thin 2 Env. Printing Methods Media type Envelopes Tray 1 Tray 2/ Tray 3 MP Tray p Up to 16 in .) Edge) Length: 116 to 406.4 mm (4.57 to 3 sheets DX Choose the media type from the printer driver Envelopes Env.
Thick Tray 1 Tray 2/ Tray3 MP Tray DX Paper size A4, Letter, B5 (ISO), A4, Letter, B5 (ISO), Width: 69.8 to A4 Executive, A5, A6, Executive, A5, 216 mm (2.75 to B6 (ISO), A5(Long B6 (ISO) 8.5 in .) Number of sheets (80 g/m2 / 20 lb) 250 sheets 250 sheets / 250 sheets 50 sheets 7 Thin 2 Env. Printing Methods Media type Envelopes Tray 1 Tray 2/ Tray 3 MP Tray p Up to 16 in .) Edge) Length: 116 to 406.4 mm (4.57 to 3 sheets DX Choose the media type from the printer driver Envelopes Env.
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...paper, test a small quantity to make sure that the paper is suitable. Use paper that is made for choosing your printer. DO NOT put different types of the printer's fusing process (200 degrees centigrade). • If you use bond paper, paper having a rough surface or paper that is ...or creased, the paper may exhibit degraded performance. Do not use acidic or alkaline paper. Use long-grain paper. Use paper with this printer, see Important information for plain-paper copying. Use paper that is 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to use with a moisture content of approximately ...
...paper, test a small quantity to make sure that the paper is suitable. Use paper that is made for choosing your printer. DO NOT put different types of the printer's fusing process (200 degrees centigrade). • If you use bond paper, paper having a rough surface or paper that is ...or creased, the paper may exhibit degraded performance. Do not use acidic or alkaline paper. Use long-grain paper. Use paper with this printer, see Important information for plain-paper copying. Use paper that is 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to use with a moisture content of approximately ...
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... size from a supplier who 2 understands that are what you will be suitable for your printer. Note • DO NOT print envelopes using the envelopes in a laser printer. KONICA MINOLTA does not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may have feed and print quality problems ...buy quality envelopes from your printer. You should not be arranged when put in the tray. 9 If you use. DO NOT use damaged, curled, wrinkled, irregularly shaped, extremely shiny or textured envelopes. DO NOT use any KONICA MINOLTA warranty or service agreement....
... size from a supplier who 2 understands that are what you will be suitable for your printer. Note • DO NOT print envelopes using the envelopes in a laser printer. KONICA MINOLTA does not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may have feed and print quality problems ...buy quality envelopes from your printer. You should not be arranged when put in the tray. 9 If you use. DO NOT use damaged, curled, wrinkled, irregularly shaped, extremely shiny or textured envelopes. DO NOT use any KONICA MINOLTA warranty or service agreement....
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Printing Methods 2 2 2 2 b While pressing the blue paper-guide release lever (1), slide the paper guides to use, see About paper on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from Tray 1, 2 or 3 Note Transparencies are firmly in the slots. 1 11 Printing methods Printing on plain paper, bond paper and transparencies Printing on page 6.) a Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. Make sure that the guides are only for Tray1. (For the recommended paper to fit the paper size.
Printing Methods 2 2 2 2 b While pressing the blue paper-guide release lever (1), slide the paper guides to use, see About paper on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from Tray 1, 2 or 3 Note Transparencies are firmly in the slots. 1 11 Printing methods Printing on plain paper, bond paper and transparencies Printing on page 6.) a Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. Make sure that the guides are only for Tray1. (For the recommended paper to fit the paper size.
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d Put the paper tray firmly back in the printer. IMPORTANT Make sure the paper guides touch the sides of the paper tray. (Legal or Folio size paper are not available in some regions.) 2 1 c Put paper in the tray, and make sure that it will feed properly. Printing Methods Note For Legal or Folio size paper, press the release button (1) in the bottom of the paper tray and then pull out the back of the paper so it is below the maximum paper mark (bbb). Make sure that the paper is completely inserted into the printer. 12 The side to be printed on must be face down.
d Put the paper tray firmly back in the printer. IMPORTANT Make sure the paper guides touch the sides of the paper tray. (Legal or Folio size paper are not available in some regions.) 2 1 c Put paper in the tray, and make sure that it will feed properly. Printing Methods Note For Legal or Folio size paper, press the release button (1) in the bottom of the paper tray and then pull out the back of the paper so it is below the maximum paper mark (bbb). Make sure that the paper is completely inserted into the printer. 12 The side to be printed on must be face down.