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Introduction

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Introduction

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Welcome to Minolta/QMS

Thank you for purchasing a Minolta/QMS laser printer.

This Installation Guide is a shortened version of the User´s Manual and will provide you all the
important information you need to put your printer in operation. You will find information on the
following topics:

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Working safely with your laser printer

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Unpacking and setting up

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Installing the printer driver

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Starting the online manual

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Technical data.

Read this introduction carefully before using your printer for the first time, and always keep it
within reach.

You will find the full version of the User's Manual for your Minolta/QMS laser printer in the form
of an online manual in digital format on the CD-ROM that is supplied with your printer.

The full manual contains extensive information on the following topics, among others:

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Working with the printer driver

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Working with the printer's control panel

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Installing optional accessories

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Caring for and maintaining your printer

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Identifying and resolving problems.

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Summary of Contents for PagePro 4100

Page 1: ...inter parts 2 4 Optional printer parts 2 5 Printer control panel 2 6 2 3 Setting up the laser printer 1 2 7 Place of installation 2 7 Storage of consumables and accessories 2 7 Ambient conditions 2 7 Space required 2 8 2 4 Please note the following points 2 10 What should I watch out for when loading paper 2 10 What should I watch out for when loading envelopes 2 10 Which sizes of paper can I use ...

Page 2: ... follows 4 2 5 Appendix 5 1 Performance features 5 1 Hardware 5 1 Software 5 1 Operating system 5 1 5 2 Technical specification 5 2 PagePro 4100E printer 5 2 500 sheet paper feed tray option 5 3 Duplex unit option 5 3 Network card option 5 4 SDRAM SIMM memory module option 5 4 Interfaces and cables 5 4 USB interface and cable 5 4 5 3 Minolta QMS s concern for environmental protection 5 5 What does...

Page 3: ...merica 5 9 Minolta QMS Europe Middle East Africa and Australia 5 9 5 7 Program Licence Agreement 5 10 Notice to the User 5 10 Licence Agreement 5 10 Term 5 10 Limited Warranty 5 10 Severability 5 11 GOVERNMENT END USERS 5 11 5 8 Index 5 12 ...

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Page 5: ... l Technical data Read this introduction carefully before using your printer for the first time and always keep it within reach You will find the full version of the User s Manual for your Minolta QMS laser printer in the form of an online manual in digital format on the CD ROM that is supplied with your printer The full manual contains extensive information on the following topics among others l ...

Page 6: ...Observe the following information Ü Make sure that the power cable is correctly plugged into the socket and that the socket is at all times visible and readily accessible Ü Do not pull the cable of the power plug as this may damage the cable The result could be an electric shock or a fire Ü Remove the power plug from the socket if the machine will not be used for an extended period of time Ü Do no...

Page 7: ...mer support technical specialist Ü Do not place coffee cups drinks bottles or other containers with liquids in them on the machine If liquid enters the machine the result could be an electric shock or a fire If liquid does get into the machine switch it off immediately disconnect the power cable and contact your customer support technical specialist Ü If the machine becomes unusually hot or if you...

Page 8: ...in exposure to dangerous radiation Ü Use the printer only according to the instructions contained in the User s Manual 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 statut...

Page 9: ...al may result in exposure to hazardous radiation Ü Use the printer only according to the instructions contained in the User s Manual 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 the User s Manual ...

Page 10: ...d the receiver l Connect the equipment to a socket on a circuit different from the one to which the receiver is connected l Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device must be used with a shielded interface cable and shielded network cable The use of non shielded cables is likely to result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited under FCC rules...

Page 11: ...ject to FCC control Any changes made by the purchaser or user without first contacting the manufacturer will be subject to penalty under FCC regulations Interference causing Equipment Standard ICES 003 ISSUE 3 Warning for users in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian standard ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada This Class...

Page 12: ...ials made of plastic Ü After unpacking keep the packaging materials out of reach of children 1 Remove the printer parts and accessories from the box m Paper output tray m Printer m Installation Guide m CD ROM m Power cable m Paper feed tray 2 Remove the packaging material from the printer 3 Remove the transport retainers from the printer ...

Page 13: ...c strips out of the printer 5 Remove the plastic strips 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 ...

Page 14: ...parts No Description No Description 1 Release button for top cover 6 Paper feed tray 1 multipurpose tray 2 Control panel 7 Power Switch ON OFF 3 Paper output tray face down 8 Socket for power cable 4 Top Cover 9 Parallel port 5 Paper guides 10 USB port 1 2 3 5 6 7 4 8 9 10 ...

Page 15: ...and setting up 2 2 4 Internal printer parts No Description No Description 1 Fusing unit 4 Cover to paper feed tray 2 2 Paper guide 5 Image transfer roller 3 Manual paper feed unit 6 Imaging cartridge 1 6 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 16: ...2 Unpacking and setting up 2 5 Optional printer parts 1 2 3 No Description No Description 1 Paper feed tray 2 500 sheet cassette 3 Duplex unit 2 Paper feed tray 3 500 sheet cassette ...

Page 17: ...ol panel The control panel has three lamps and one button Please refer to the Online Manual for further information on the control panel 1 2 3 4 No Description No Description 1 Stand by lamp green 3 Fault red 2 Paper empty orange 4 Control button ...

Page 18: ...xhaust air from heating ventilation or air conditioning systems Storage of consumables and accessories Printing consumables and accessories should be kept l sealed in their original packagings l protected against direct sunlight or heat l protected against fluorescent light l in a cool dry and dust free place l out of the reach of children CAUTION Toner poses a health hazard Toner is harmful if sw...

Page 19: ...und the printer see illustration This will facilitate operation reloading paper and toner and maintenance of the printer B C D A E F G H No Dimension No Dimension A 40 1 2 in 1030 mm E 23 1 2 in 600 mm B 33 in 840 mm F 11 3 4 in 300 mm C 24 3 4 in 630 mm G 4 in 100 mm D 6 in 150 mm H 11 3 4 in 300 mm ...

Page 20: ...acking and setting up 2 9 A B C D E H F G No Dimension No Dimension A 40 1 2 in 1030 mm E 23 1 2 in 600 mm B 33 in 840 mm F 11 3 4 in 300 mm C 29 1 2 in 750 mm G 4 in 100 mm D 6 in 150 mm H 11 3 4 in 300 mm ...

Page 21: ...Note When paper is loaded the orientation is based on the format marks in the paper source units What should I watch out for when loading envelopes To avoid envelope misfeeds in the laser printer please observe the following points l Do not use self adhesive envelopes or those with a tear off strip closures or a window l Place the envelopes in the tray horizontally l Place the envelopes in the tra...

Page 22: ...r feed unit Standard sizes A4 210 297 mm Yes Yes Yes A5 148 210 mm Yes No Yes JIS B5 182 257 mm Yes Yes Yes Letter 8 1 2 in 11 in Yes Yes 2 Yes Legal 8 1 2 in x 14 in Yes Yes Yes Executive 7 1 2 in x 10 1 2 in Yes Yes Yes Envelopes postcard and custom sizes Envelope DL 110 220 mm Yes No Yes Envelope C5 162 250 mm Yes No Yes Envelope B5 176 250 mm Yes No Yes Envelope COM10 4 1 8 in x 9 1 2 in Yes N...

Page 23: ...ng Paper media Paper source Tray 1 Tray 2 3 option Manual paper feed unit standard media Plain paper weight 16 to 24 lbs 60 to 90g m2 Yes Yes Yes Recycled paper weight 16 to 24 lbs 60 to 90g m2 Yes Yes Yes special media Transparent film Yes No Yes Labels Yes No Yes Letterhead Yes No Yes Envelopes Yes No Yes Postcards Yes No Yes Card or thick paper 24 to 43 1 4 lbs 90 to 163 g m2 Yes No Yes ...

Page 24: ...paper output tray and paper feed tray 1 Set the guides of the paper feed tray to match the size of paper you wish to use 1 Attach the paper output tray to the printer as shown here 2 Slide the lower part of the paper feed tray into the printer 3 Fit the cover of paper feed tray 1 ...

Page 25: ...ter s power switch is in the 0 OFF position 2 Insert the plug on the end of the power cable supplied into the power socket of the printer 3 Insert the other end of the power cable into a power socket CAUTION Using the wrong power cable may lead to a short circuit situation Using power cables of inadequate cross section can lead to overheating of the cable Ü Only use an extension cable which has a ...

Page 26: ...o activate the printer The printer is ready for use after approx 23 seconds Ü Switch the power switch to 0 OFF in order to deactivate the printer Saving energy makes sense After the printer has not received a print command for a certain amount of time it automatically switches to POWER SAVE mode This time interval can be set using the control panel see the Online manual If the printer receives a n...

Page 27: ...3 seconds 2 Make sure that m the Fault and Paper lamps are off and m the Stand by lamp is on constantly 3 Press the control button briefly The configuration page will now be printed Be well prepared for technical queries Please have a current configuration page available when calling for technical assistance Make a note of the Serial No of your printer on the configuation page see page 1 4 laser s...

Page 28: ...onnectors by means of the clips on the sockets For the technical specification of the cable see the Online Manual CAUTION Using the wrong type of cable may result in damage to the equipment Using the wrong type of cable may damage the socket on the printer Ü Only use an IEEE 1284 type B shielded interface cable for connecting the printer to your computer Ü Minolta QMS does not warrant the use of a...

Page 29: ...rinter to a computer USB port 1 Switch on the computer and start Windows 98 2 Switch on the printer 3 Connect one end of the interface cable to the USB port of the printer 4 Connect the other end of the interface cable to the USB port of the computer ...

Page 30: ...2 Unpacking and setting up 2 19 ...

Page 31: ...ple not accustomed to working with computers can easily accomplish it You will be led step by step through the installation process All you need to do is follow the installation program Before you begin the installation you should observe the following points l What operating system is running on your computer l What is the letter of your CD ROM drive D E etc l Which optional accessories are fitte...

Page 32: ...ary program start the file zuninst exe on the CD that is supplied with your printer Information on installation using the Add Printer Wizard Do not use the Add Printer Wizard from the Printers folder Installation through the Add Printer Wizard will prevent the printer from performing properly We recommend the printer driver being installed using the CD ROM s installer Information on installing a n...

Page 33: ... a USB cable if the computer is running Windows 98 1 Switch on your computer and start Windows 98 2 Switch on the printer 3 Check that Windows 98 has finished loading and that the printer is ready 4 Insert the Printer Driver CD ROM supplied with your printer into your computer s CD ROM drive 5 When the opening screen appears close it 6 Connect the printer to the computer with the USB cable see pag...

Page 34: ... the Search for the best driver for your device box and then click NEXT 9 When the next dialogue appears check the Specify a location box and then click BROWSE 10Browse the CD ROM and navigate to Drivers Pp4100 Win98 GB Pcl Drv usb Then click OK ...

Page 35: ...Installing the printer driver 3 3 5 11When the following dialogue appears click NEXT 12When the following dialogue appears click FINISH to complete the installation ...

Page 36: ...play the System Properties dialogue right click the MY COMPUTER icon on the desktop and then click PROPERTIES in the shortcut menu that appears 14Eject the CD ROM from your computer s CD ROM drive That completes the installation of the USB device driver for the PagePro 4100E printer And now install the printer When installing the PCL printer driver you must select USB 0 when prompted for the print...

Page 37: ...ialog appears under Win 95 or 98 Ü Click Cancel to close the dialog 4 Place the PagePro 4100E printer driver CD in the CD ROM drive of your computer The installation program starts automatically The installation program does not start automatically Ü Start Windows Explorer and open the directory of the CD Ü Double click on Pagepro exe to start the installation program 5 In the next dialog window c...

Page 38: ...rinter driver 3 8 After the printer driver has been successfully installed the Minolta QMS Printer Extras Program Group appears You can now call up the Minolta QMS Printer Extras Program Group via the Windows Start menu ...

Page 39: ...s 3 1x 4 Place the printer driver CD in the CD ROM drive of your computer 5 Double click the icon CONTROL PANEL wich is located in the Main group within the Program Manager Double click PRINTERS to display the Printer dialog 6 Click on Add to display the list of printers Select Install unlisted or updated printer and click on Install The following box appears 7 Browse to the CD ROM drive and navig...

Page 40: ...required but cannot be found Ü Install a UniTool Driver from the list of printers and try again 3 6 Uninstalling the Windows printer driver Deinstallation for Windows 95 98 and Windows NT 4 0 1 Call up the Minolta QMS Printer Extras Program Group 2 Click on Uninstall The deinstallation program starts automatically 3 Follow the subsequent instructions The deinstallation of the printer driver is suc...

Page 41: ...ation for Windows 3 1x 1 Call up the Minolta QMS PagePro 4100U Program Group 2 Click on Remove You are prompted to confirm cancel your selection 3 Click on YES in order to delete the printer driver 4 Click on Close The program group is deinstalled ...

Page 42: ... drive of your computer 5 Change to the CD ROM drive Enter for example d d corresponding letter of your CD ROM drive 6 Change to the directory which contains the installation program Enter cd Drivers Pp4100 Dos 7 Start the installation program Enter install 8 Select the option required and press ENTER AUTOEXEC BAT file modified One command line was added to the AUTOEXEC BAT file The purpose of thi...

Page 43: ...e PagePro 4100E printer driver CD contains an online manual in PDF format However if you do not already have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer simply start the online manual At a certain point you will then be asked if you wish to install Adobe Acrobat Reader The online manual is not automatically installed on the hard drive of your computer when installing the printer driver Therefo...

Page 44: ...om there 1 Switch on the computer and start Windows 3 1x Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows NT 4 0 2 Place the PagePro 4100E printer driver CD in the CD ROM drive of your computer The installation window opens automatically The installation window does not appear automatically Ü Start Windows Explorer and navigate to the contents of the CD Ü Double click on Pagepro exe The installation program Welco...

Page 45: ...lready been installed on your computer then the software is launched automatically for you to either view on screen or print out a hard copy Adobe Acrobat Reader is not already installed on your computer You need Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to be able to read the online manual Ü Install Adobe Acrobat Reader from the CD ROM ...

Page 46: ...4 Starting the online manual 4 4 ...

Page 47: ...l upgrade with Adobe PostScript 3 SIMM module l upgrade with network card Software In terms of software the PagePro 4100E offers you l browser based PageScope printer management tool for simple network operation Operating system The PagePro 4100E can be used with the following operating systems l Windows 95 l Windows 98 l Windows 3 1x l Windows NT 4 0 l MS DOS 6 2 and higher except MS DOS 7 0 l Ma...

Page 48: ...60 to 90 g m2 Recycled paper 16 to 24 lbs 60 to 90 g m2 OHP film Envelopes Card and thick paper 24 to 43 1 4 lbs 90 to 163 g m2 Letterhead Labels Postcards Paper sources Paper feed tray 1 muiltipurpose tray Manual feed unit Paper feed tray 2 option Paper feed tray 3 option Input capacities Paper feed tray 1 muiltipurpose tray 150 sheets Paper feed tray 2 500 sheets Paper feed tray 3 500 sheets Out...

Page 49: ...specification Paper cassette Standard cassette Letter Options A4 JIS B5 Legal Executive Paper Plain paper 16 to 24 lbs 60 to 90 g m2 Recycled paper 16 to 24 lbs 60 to 90 g m2 Paper feeding system One way system multi feed tray Capacity max 500 sheets plain or recycled paper Dimensions Height 4 3 4 in 121 mm Width 17 1 4 in 440 mm Depth 13 3 4 in 350 mm Weight approximately 10 lbs 4 5 kg not includ...

Page 50: ...MM Single In line Memory Module Technical specification Connections Printer parallel 36 pin connection Computer 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 10 feet 3 meters Technical specification Connections Printer Series B connection Computer Series A connection Type of cable Shielded Signal and ground ...

Page 51: ... with the Energy Star feature switch into a state with low power consumption if they have 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 ...

Page 52: ...rising out of the use or inability to use this technical information Incidental and consequential damages caused by malfunction default or otherwise with respect to the breach of the warranty are not the responsibility of Minolta QMS and are hereby excluded both for property and to the extent not unconscionable for personal injury damage even in the event of the failure of an exclusive remedy Some...

Page 53: ...lta QMS product will be returned to you by method and carrier chosen by Minolta QMS If you desire some other specific form of conveyance or shipment you must bear the cost of return shipment The remedy described above is the exclusive remedy extended to you by Minolta QMS for any default malfunction or failure of the Minolta QMS product to conform with this warranty or otherwise for breach of this...

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Page 55: ...echnical issues Minolta QMS USA Canada and Latin America Minolta QMS Europe Middle East Africa and Australia Information about the latest Minolta QMS drivers and firmware is also possible via Internet Please visit our corporate Minolta QMS website www qms com This website also gives access to new product announcements and other general information about Minolta QMS You may also visit our website w...

Page 56: ...ny right title or interest in the software to you except as specifically set forth in this licence The software programs are protected under copyright laws This software product or portions thereof may have been developed by an independent third party which holds copyrights and other proprietary rights to the software product You may be held responsible by this supplier for any infringement of suc...

Page 57: ...ty In the event that any part or parts of this Agreement shall be held illegal or null and void by any court or administrative body of competent jurisdiction such determination shall not effect the remaining parts of this Agreement and they shall remain in full force and effect as if such part or parts determined illegal or void had not been included GOVERNMENT END USERS If you are acquiring the S...

Page 58: ...cting the printer 2 18 Consumables storing 2 7 Customer information 5 6 Warranty 5 6 E External printer parts 2 3 I Installation using Add Printer Wizard 3 2 installation using Plug and Play 3 2 Interface connections 5 4 L Laser caution label 1 5 Laser printer connecting to computer 2 17 setting up 2 7 settings 2 13 unpacking 2 1 Laser safety label 1 4 Limited warranty 5 10 Loading paper 2 10 N Ne...

Page 59: ... cable connecting 2 14 Printer accessories storing 2 7 Printer driver CD ROM installation for Win95 98 NT4 0 3 7 Installation 3 1 MS DOS installation 3 12 Notes on installation 3 1 Uninstalling the printer driver 3 10 USB device driver 3 3 Windows 3 1x installtaion 3 9 Printing envelopes 2 10 Printing out the test page 2 16 Program Licence Agreement 5 10 Q QMS Service Partners 5 8 QMS Support 5 9 ...

Page 60: ...n off 2 15 System requirements 3 1 T Technical specification 500 sheet paper feed tray 5 3 Interface connections and cables 5 4 Network card 5 4 PagePro 4100E printer 5 2 SIMM memory module 5 4 U Uninstalling the printer driver 3 10 Unpacking the laser printer 2 1 USB device driver 3 3 User instructions 1 6 W Warranty 5 6 ...

Page 61: ...rol panel 2 6 2 3 Setting up the laser printer 1 2 7 Place of installation 2 7 Storage of consumables and accessories 2 7 Ambient conditions 2 7 Space required 2 8 2 4 Please note the following points 2 10 What should I watch out for when loading paper 2 10 What should I watch out for when loading envelopes 2 10 Which sizes of paper can I use 2 11 What types of paper can I use 2 12 2 5 Setting up ...

Page 62: ... 1 5 2 Technical specification 5 2 PagePro 4100E printer 5 2 500 sheet paper feed tray option 5 3 Duplex unit option 5 3 Network card option 5 4 SDRAM SIMM memory module option 5 4 Interfaces and cables 5 4 USB interface and cable 5 4 5 3 Minolta QMS s concern for environmental protection 5 5 What does the energy star mean 5 5 5 4 Customer information 5 6 Warranty 5 6 What does this warranty cover...

Page 63: ... 17 5 7 Program Licence Agreement 5 10 Notice to the User 5 10 Licence Agreement 5 10 Term 5 10 Limited Warranty 5 10 Severability 5 11 GOVERNMENT END USERS 5 11 5 8 Index 5 12 ...

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Page 65: ...rinter 2 18 Consumables storing 2 7 Customer information 5 6 Warranty 5 6 E External printer parts 2 3 I Installation using Add Printer Wizard 3 2 installation using Plug and Play 3 2 Interface connections 5 4 L Laser caution label 1 5 Laser printer connecting to computer 2 17 setting up 2 7 settings 2 13 unpacking 2 1 Laser safety label 1 4 Limited warranty 5 10 Loading paper 2 10 N Network card ...

Page 66: ... connecting 2 14 Printer accessories storing 2 7 Printer driver CD ROM installation for Win95 98 NT4 0 3 7 Installation 3 1 MS DOS installation 3 12 Notes on installation 3 1 Uninstalling the printer driver 3 10 USB device driver 3 3 Windows 3 1x installtaion 3 9 Printing envelopes 2 10 Printing out the test page 2 16 Program Licence Agreement 5 10 Q QMS Service Partners 5 8 QMS Support 5 9 S Serv...

Page 67: ...2 15 System requirements 3 1 T Technical specification 500 sheet paper feed tray 5 3 Interface connections and cables 5 4 Network card 5 4 PagePro 4100E printer 5 2 SIMM memory module 5 4 U Uninstalling the printer driver 3 10 Unpacking the laser printer 2 1 USB device driver 3 3 User instructions 1 6 W Warranty 5 6 ...

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