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Introduction, Printing a Configuration

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Introduction This chapter provides information to aid you in resolving printer problems you may encounter, or at least guide you to the proper sources for help. Printing the configuration page Preventing media misfeeds Understanding the media path Clearing media misfeeds Solving problems with media misfeeds Solving other problems Solving problems with printing quality Status, error, and service messages Page 178 Page 179 Page 180 Page 181 Page 201 Page 204 Page 210 Page 216 Printing a Configuration Page Print a configuration page to verify the printer is printing correctly, or to check the printer configuration. Press Key (once) Until Display Reads READY PRINT MENU If the hard disk drive is installed, the PROOF/PRINT MENU appears at the top of the menu. Press the key to select the PRINT MENU. CONFIGRATION PG PRINT The configuration page prints and the printer goes back to READY. 178 Introduction

Section	Page
Contents	9
Ch. 1 Introduction	15
Getting Acquainted with Your Printer	16
Space Requirements	16
Printer Parts	18
Front View	18
Rear View	19
Front View with Options	19
Ch. 2 About the Software	21
Printer Driver CD-ROM	22
PostScript Drivers	22
PCL Drivers	22
PPD Files	23
Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM	23
Utilities	23
System Requirements	26
Selecting Driver Options/Defaults (for Windows)	27
Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0	27
Windows Me/98SE (KONICA MINOLTA mc5570 PCL6) (KONICA MINOLTA mc5550 PCL6)	28
Windows Me/98SE (KONICA MINOLTA mc5570 PPD) (KONICA MINOLTA mc5550 PPD)	29
Uninstalling the Printer Driver (for Windows)	30
Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0/Me (PCL)/98SE (PCL)	30
Windows Me (PPD)/98SE (PPD)	30
Displaying Printer Driver Settings (for Windows)	31
Windows XP/Server 2003	31
Windows 2000/Me/98SE/NT 4.0	31
Using the Postscript and PCL Printer Driver	32
Common Buttons	32
OK	32
Cancel	32
Apply	32
Help	32
Easy Set	32
Paper View	33
Printer View	33
Watermark View	33
Quality View	33
Default	33
Advanced Tab (PostScript Printer Driver Only)	33
Basic Tab	34
Layout Tab	34
Cover Page Tab	35
Overlay Tab	35
Watermark Tab	35
Quality Tab	36
Version Tab	36
Limitations on printer driver functions installed with Point and Print	36
Using the Windows Me/98SE PPD File	37
Common Buttons	37
OK	37
Cancel	37
Apply	37
Restore Defaults	37
Paper Tab	37
Graphics Tab	38
Font Tab	38
Device Options Tab	38
Postscript Tab	38
Ch. 3 Using the Status Monitor (Windows Only)	39
Working with the Status Monitor	40
Introduction	40
Operating Environment	40
Opening the Status Monitor	40
Using the Status Monitor	40
Recognizing Status Monitor Alerts	41
Recovering from a Status Monitor Alert	41
Closing the Status Monitor	41
Ch. 4 Printer Control Panel and Configuration Menu	43
About the Control Panel	44
Control Panel Indicators and Keys	44
Message Window	46
Help Screens	47
Configuration Menu Overview	48
Main Menu	48
PROOF/PRINT MENU	50
Printing/Deleting a Stored Job	50
Entering the Password	52
PRINT MENU	53
PAPER MENU	55
QUALITY MENU	62
MEMORY DIRECT	81
CAMERA DIRECT	84
INTERFACE MENU	88
SYS DEFAULT MENU	91
MAINTENANCE MENU	102
SERVICE MENU	108
Ch. 5 Camera Direct	109
Camera Direct	110
Printing Directly from a Digital Camera	110
Ch. 6 Memory Direct	111
Memory Direct	112
Printing From a Connected USB Memory Device	112
Ch. 7 Using Media	113
Media Specifications	114
Media Types	115
Plain Paper (Recycled Paper)	115
Thick Stock	117
Envelopes	117
Labels	118
Letterhead	119
Postcards	120
Transparencies	121
Glossy Media	122
What Is the Guaranteed Imageable (Printable) Area?	123
Imageable Area-Envelopes	123
Page Margins	123
Loading Media	124
Tray 1 (Manual Feed Tray)	124
Loading Plain Paper	124
Other Media	126
Loading Envelopes	127
Loading Label Sheets/Postcards/Thick Stock/Glossy Media and Transparencies	131
Loading Banner Paper	134
Tray 2	137
Loading Plain Paper	137
Tray 3/4 (Optional Lower Feeder Units)	139
Loading Plain Paper	139
Duplexing	142
Output Tray	143
Finishing	144
Job Separation Printing	144
Offset Printing	145
Staple printing	145
Media Storage	146
Ch. 8 Replacing Consumables	147
Replacing Consumables	148
About Toner Cartridges	148
Replacing a Toner Cartridge	151
Replacing a Print Unit	155
Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle	161
Replacing the Transfer Roller	164
Replacing the Transfer Roller	164
Replacing the Ozone Filter	167
Replacing the Transfer Belt Unit	168
Replacing the Backup Battery	174
Replacing the Staple	177
Ch. 9 Maintaining the Printer	181
Maintaining the Printer	182
Cleaning the Printer	184
Exterior	184
Media Rollers	185
Cleaning the Media Feed Rollers (Manual Feed Tray)	185
Cleaning the Media Feed Rollers (Tray 2/3/4)	187
Cleaning the Duplex Option Feed Rollers	188
Cleaning the Media Transfer Rollers for Tray 3 and 4	189
Cleaning the Laser Lens	190
Ch. 10 Troubleshooting	191
Introduction	192
Printing a Configuration Page	192
Preventing Media Misfeeds	193
Understanding the Media Path	194
Clearing Media Misfeeds	195
Media Misfeed Messages and Clearing Procedures	196
Clearing a Media Misfeed in Tray 2	197
Clearing a Media Misfeed in Tray 3/4	201
Clearing a Media Misfeed from the Duplex Option	203
Clearing a Media Misfeed from the Fuser Unit	204
Clearing a Media Misfeed from Tray 1 (Manual Feed Tray) and Transfer Roller	207
Relay Unit	209
Staple Finisher (Case 1)	210
Staple Finisher (Case 2)	211
Staple Finisher (Case 3)	212
Clearing Jammed Staples	213
Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds	215
Solving Other Problems	218
Solving Problems with Printing Quality	224
Status, Error, and Service Messages	230
Standard Status Messages	230
Error Messages (Warning:)	231
Error Messages (Operator Call:)	235
Service Messages:	240
Ch. 11 Installing Accessories	241
Introduction	242
Antistatic Protection	242
Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM)	243
Installing a DIMM	243
Hard Disk Kit	246
Installing the Hard Disk drive	246
CompactFlash	249
Installing the CompactFlash card	249
Duplex Option	252
Installing the Duplex Option	252
Lower Feeder Unit	255
Kit Contents	255
Installing a Lower Feeder Unit	256
Staple Finisher	260
Accessories	260
Unpacking and installing the Staple Finisher	261
Appendix	271
Safety Specifications	272
Technical Specifications	272
Printer	272
Consumable Life Expectancy Chart	277
Our Concern for Environmental Protection	279
What is an ENERGY STAR product?	279
Index	281
A to F	281
G to S	282