Minolta PRINTER DRIVER 20 Guía de usuario

PagePro 1250WUser’s Guide ™1800701-001A

10Appendix10-10Laser safetyThis is a page printer which operates by means of a laser. There is no pos-sibility of danger from the laser, provided the

Appendix1010-11Laser safety labelA laser safety label is attached to the outside of the machine as shown be-low.For United States usersCDRH Regulation

10Appendix10-12For users in all countriesCAUTIONUse of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual ma

Appendix1010-13VARNING!Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna bruksanvisning specifi-cerats, kan användaren utsättas för osynlig laserstrålning

Index1111-111 IndexAAccessoriessee Optional accessories ...7-1Add Printer ...

11Index11-2IInstalling ... 3-13Installing the printer ...

Index1111-3external features ...2-1internal features ...

11Index11-4RReady indicator ... 6-4Replacing drum cartridge ...

Installing and setting up the printer22-12 Installing and setting up the printer2.1 Overview of the printerExternal features456731810119122No. Descrip

2Installing and setting up the printer2-2Inside the printer231No. Description No. Description1 Fusing unit 3 Drum cartridge2 Toner cartridge

Installing and setting up the printer22-3Optional accessories12No. Description No. Description1 Face-up tray(printed side up)2 Lower feeder unit (Tray

2Installing and setting up the printer2-4Printer control panelThe control panel has two indicators and one button.For further information on the contr

Installing and setting up the printer22-52.2 Installing your laser printerPlace of installationSet up the printer in a place that isG dry and free fro

2Installing and setting up the printer2-6Space requirementsBe sure to provide enough space around the printer to ensure easy printer operation, paper

Installing and setting up the printer22-72.3 Setting up your laser printerLoading paper in Tray 11 Lay Tray1 down flat. 2Squeeze the right paper guide

2Installing and setting up the printer2-8❍ If you installed an optional face-up tray and you want the sheets to come out face up, then open the face-u

Installing and setting up the printer22-93Insert a sheet of media as far as possible into the manual feed tray with the side to be printed facing up.?

iiTrademarksThe following are registered trademarks of MINOLTA-QMS, Inc.: QMS and the MINOLTA-QMS logo. Minolta, Fine-ART, and PagePro are trademarks

2Installing and setting up the printer2-10Connecting the power cordWARNINGUse only the power cord shipped with the printer. Using the wrong power cord

Installing and setting up the printer22-11Turning the printer on and off✎NoteImproper handling may damage the printer!- Never turn off the printer whi

2Installing and setting up the printer2-12Connecting the printer to a computerParallel interface1Turn off both the printer and the PC.2Connect one end

Installing and setting up the printer22-13USB interface✎NoteWindows 95/NT4.0 do not support USB connections.1Turn off both the PC and the printer.2Tur

Installing the printer driver33-13 Installing the printer driver3.1 Minimum system requirementsG IBM-compatible PC with a Pentium/Celeron series, AMD

3Installing the printer driver3-2Information on installation using “Add Printer” We strongly recommend that you install the printer driver using the I

Installing the printer driver33-310Choose the “Driver” tab of the USB Printing Support Properties dialog box, and then choose [Update Driver...].11Cho

3Installing the printer driver3-4To install the printer driver using Plug-and-Play under Windows XPFor a simple way of installing the printer driver,

Installing the printer driver33-5To install the printer driver using the Add Printer Wizard under Windows XP1Turn on the PC.2After Windows starts, ins

iiiContents1 Introduction1.1 Welcome ...1-11.2 Roadmap of this ma

3Installing the printer driver3-63.4 Installing the USB device driver and printer driverunder Windows MeWhen connecting the printer to your PC with a

Installing the printer driver33-7To install the printer driver using the Installer under Windows MeThe CD-ROM that came with your printer starts autom

3Installing the printer driver3-87Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.8Check that the “MINOLTA-QMS PagePro 1250W” print

Installing the printer driver33-93.5 Installing the USB device driver and printer driverunder Windows 2000When connecting the printer to your PC with

3Installing the printer driver3-1011Check the “Search a suitable driver for my device (recommended)” option button, and then choose [Next].12When the

Installing the printer driver33-11To install the printer driver using Plug-and-Play under Windows 2000For a simple way of installing the printer drive

3Installing the printer driver3-12To install the printer driver using the Add Printer Wizard under Windows 20001Turn on the PC2After Windows starts, i

Installing the printer driver33-133.6 Installing the USB device driver and printer driver under Windows 98When connecting the printer to your PC with

3Installing the printer driver3-14To install the printer driver using the Installer under Windows 98The CD-ROM that came with your printer starts auto

Installing the printer driver33-157Choose [OK], and then choose [Next] twice.8Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.9Chec

Contentsiv3.8 Installing the printer driver under Windows NT 4.0 ... 3-183.9 Uninstalling the printer driver and USB device driver...

3Installing the printer driver3-163.7 Installing the printer driver under Windows 95To install the printer driver using the Installer under Windows 95

Installing the printer driver33-177Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.8Check that the “MINOLTA-QMS PagePro 1250W” prin

3Installing the printer driver3-183.8 Installing the printer driver under Windows NT 4.0To install the printer driver using the Installer under Window

Installing the printer driver33-197Select the appropriate port and then choose[Next].8Choose [Have Disk...], and then choose [Browse...].9Browse the C

3Installing the printer driver3-203.9 Uninstalling the printer driver and USB device driverThis section describes how to uninstall the PagePro 1250W p

Installing the printer driver33-21To uninstall the printer driver under Windows Me/2000/98/95/NT 4.01Choose the [Start] button, point to [Settings], a

Working with the printer driver44-14 Working with the printer driver4.1 Displaying printer driver settingsDisplaying settings under Windows XP1From th

4Working with the printer driver4-24.2 Setup tabThe Setup tab allows you toG Print several pages of a document on the same page (n-up printing)G Provi

Working with the printer driver44-34.3 Paper tabThe Paper tab allows you toG Specify the size of the original documentG Define custom media sizesG Fit

Contentsv9 Troubleshooting9.1 Clearing media jams...9-19.2 General printing problems

4Working with the printer driver4-44.4 Quality tabThe Quality tab allows you toG Specify the resolution G Adjust the contrast and brightness of the pr

Working with the printer driver44-54.5 Device Options Setting tabThe Device Options Setting tab allows you to G Activate the optional lower feeder uni

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Working with the Status Display55-15 Working with the Status DisplayIf you used the CD-ROM Installer to install the printer driver, the Status Display

5Working with the Status Display5-25.3 Using the Status DisplayG When the background of the printer graphic is green, the printer is in Stand-by mode

Working with the printer66-16 Working with the printer6.1 Please note the following points:What should I watch out for when loading paper?To avoid pap

6Working with the printer6-2Which sizes of paper can I use?This printer is designed for use only with these media sizes.* The optional lower feeder un

Working with the printer66-3What types of paper can I use?This printer is designed for use with the following media types.Printable area Media typeMed

6Working with the printer6-46.2 Using the panel buttonThe control panel has two indicators and one button.The panel button allows you toG Continue a p

Working with the printer66-5Cancelling a print jobYou can cancel a print job that is currently being processed.1While data is being processed or print

6Working with the printer6-64Squeeze the right media guide and adjust the media guides so that both the left and right sides of the media are secure.L

Working with the printer66-72Remove the cover from the tray.3Press down on the paper lifting plate until it locks into place.4Place a stack of paper i

6Working with the printer6-8The face-down output tray can hold up to 100 sheets while the optional face-up output tray holds 20 sheets.Note the follow

Installing printer options77-17 Installing printer optionsThe following options are available for your printer:G Lower feeder unit (Tray 2, 500-sheet

7Installing printer options7-25Replace the tray cover.6Insert the tray into the lower feeder unit.❍ Be sure to use both hands whenever you are inserti

Installing printer options77-37.2 Installing the face-up trayThe printer is fitted with a tray for face-down output. A tray for face-up out-put is ava

Maintaining the printer88-18 Maintaining the printerCAUTIONYou could damage the unit by using incorrect accessories and parts!If you use accessories a

8Maintaining the printer8-28.1 Replacing the toner cartridgeReplace the toner cartridge when it is empty or when the printed docu-ments are too light.

Maintaining the printer88-31Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord from the printer.2Close the face-down tray.3Press the top cover release

Introduction11-11 Introduction1.1 WelcomeThank you for purchasing a PagePro 1250W.So you can use your new laser printer effectively and achieve the be

8Maintaining the printer8-46Remove the new toner cartridge from its package.7Holding it firmly with both hands, rock the toner cartridge left and righ

Maintaining the printer88-510Close the top cover and press it down gently but firmly until it locks into place.Resetting the counter for the toner car

8Maintaining the printer8-68.2 Replacing the drum cartridge Change the drum cartridge when the printed documents become faint or blurred.The drum cart

Maintaining the printer88-73Press the top cover release button and open the top cover.4Remove the toner cartridge and the old drum cartridge.5Remove t

8Maintaining the printer8-87Place the toner cartridge back into the printer, aligning the four pins (two on each side) with the grooves inside the pri

Maintaining the printer88-9Resetting the counter for the drum cartridgeAfter you have replaced the drum cartridge, reset the drum cartridge counter.1T

8Maintaining the printer8-10Cleaning the paper feed roller Clean the paper feed roller if paper feed problems occur frequently.WARNINGThe fusing unit

Maintaining the printer88-114Remove the toner cartridge and the drum cartridge.Wrap the drum cartridge with a cloth to protect it from exposure to lig

8Maintaining the printer8-127Close the top cover and press it down gently but firmly until it locks into place.

Troubleshooting99-19 Troubleshooting✎NoteSome computers connected with the parallel cable may not be able to communicate correctly with the printer.CA

1Introduction1-21.2 Roadmap of this manualThe following table is designed to help you find the information you need. Alternatively, to find informatio

9Troubleshooting9-23Press the top cover release button, and then open the top cover.4Remove the toner cartridge and the drum cartridge.5Carefully pull

Troubleshooting99-3❍ If paper is misfed at the fusing unit, grasp the bottom of the paper with both hands and gently pull it out. 6Reinstall the drum

9Troubleshooting9-4Clearing a media jam at Tray 1 1Remove the tray cover and any media in Tray 1.2Carefully pull the misfed media out of Tray 1.3Reloa

Troubleshooting99-5Clearing a media jam in the manual feed tray 1Remove the Tray 1 cover and the plate at the inlet of the manual feed tray.2Remove th

9Troubleshooting9-6Clearing a media jam in the lower feeder unit (Tray 2) 1Slide the tray out of the lower feeder unit.2Remove any folded or misfed me

Troubleshooting99-79.2 General printing problems✎For further information and assistance...can be found in the Internet at www.minolta-qms.com/support9

9Troubleshooting9-8Problem Possible cause ActionBlank pages The toner cartridge is empty or damaged.Remove the toner cartridge and check for damage. I

Troubleshooting99-9Blurred background on the printoutThe toner cartridge is damaged. Remove the toner cartridge and check for damage. If necessary, re

9Troubleshooting9-109.4 Printer messagesIndicator functionsThe control panel has two indicators and one button. The control panel in-dicators provide

Troubleshooting99-11Status messageStatus messages indicate the current condition of the printer.Error messagesThese messages indicate errors which you

Introduction11-3Brief explanation of special type styles and method of presentationSpecial type styles and methods of presentation are used in this ma

9Troubleshooting9-12Service messageThis message indicates a more serious fault that can only be corrected by a customer service engineer. If this mess

Appendix1010-110 Appendix10.1 Safety specifications10.2 Technical specifications✎To check on the availability of third-party options, such as an Ether

10Appendix10-2Paper/Media • Plain paper (16 to 24 lbs.; 60 to 90 g/m2)• Transparencies• Envelopes• Thick paper (24 to 43 lbs.; 90 to 163 g/m2)• Postca

Appendix1010-3Lower feeder unit (option)Parallel interface connectors and cableUSB interface connectors and cableCAUTIONDanger of fire from cable!➜ MI

10Appendix10-410.3 Our concern for environmental protectionAs an ENERGY STAR® Partner, we have determined that this machine meets the ENERGY STAR Guid

Appendix1010-510.7 Safety InformationThis section contains detailed instructions on the operation and mainte-nance of this machine. To achieve optimum

10Appendix10-6• Do not modify this product, as a fire, electrical shock, or breakdown could result. If the product employs a laser, the laser beam sou

Appendix1010-7• Do not use flammable sprays, liquids, or gases near this product, as a fire could result.• Do not leave a toner unit or drum unit in a

10Appendix10-810.8 Working safely with your laser printerNotes on your safety and operating safetyWorking improperly with the printer can result in he

Appendix1010-9➜ Do not place any heavy objects on the machine.➜ Do not open any covers on the machine while printing is in progress.➜ Do not switch of