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- Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 1
magicolor 1600W User's Guide A034-9561-02A - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 2
have made an excellent choice. Your magicolor 1600W is specially designed for optimal performance in Windows environments. Trademarks KONICA MINOLTA and the KONICA MINOLTA logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of KONICA MINOLTA HOLDINGS, INC. magicolor is a trademark or registered trademark - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 3
materials provided by KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC may use the Software and accompanying Font Programs for imaging to the licensed output device(s), solely for your unused media, except as part of the permanent transfer of all Software and Documentation as described above. 10. IN - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 4
11. Notice to Government End Users: The Software is a "commercial item," as that term is defined at 48 C.F.R.2.101, consisting of "commercial computer software" and "commercial computer software documentation," as such terms are used in 48 C.F.R. 12.212. Consistent with 48 C.F.R. 12.212 and 48 - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 5
states only This symbol means: Do not dispose of this product together with your household waste! Please contact the Local Authority for appropriate disposal instructions. In the case of a new device being purchased, the used one can also be given to our dealer for appropriate disposal. Recycling of - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 6
a toner cartridge 1-6 When cleaning the print head window 1-7 When removing all toner cartridges 1-7 About the Clear KEY 1-7 Continuing a Print Job after an Error Message 1-7 Cancelling a Print Job 1-8 About the Printer Driver and Utility CD/DVD 1-9 System Requirements 1-10 Contents - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 7
2 Using the Printer Driver 2-1 Selecting Printer Driver Defaults 2-2 Uninstalling the Printer Driver 2-3 Windows Vista/XP/Server 2003/2000 2-3 Displaying Printer Driver Settings 2-3 Windows Vista 2-3 Windows XP/Server 2003 2-3 Windows 2000 2-4 Printer Driver Settings 2-5 Common Buttons 2-5 - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 8
Removing All Toner Cartridges 5-11 Replacing the Imaging Cartridge 5-14 Replacing the Fuser Unit 5-17 6 Maintenance 6-1 Maintaining the Printer 6-2 Cleaning the Printer 6-4 Exterior...6-4 Interior ...6-5 Cleaning the Media Feed Roller 6-5 Cleaning the Print Head Window 6-8 7 Troubleshooting - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 9
x-8 Contents - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 10
Introduction - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 11
Getting Acquainted with Your Printer Space Requirements To ensure easy operation, consumable replacement and maintenance, adhere to the recommended space requirements detailed below. 496 mm (19.5") 396 mm (15.6") 100 mm (3.9") Front View 245 mm (9.6") 520 mm (20.5") 275 mm (10.8") 100 mm - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 12
with them. Front View 1-Output tray 2-Control panel 5 3-Front cover 4-Tray 1 (Multipurpose tray) 5-Top cover 6-Fuser unit 7-Fuser separator levers 8-Fuser cover lever 9-Imaging cartridge 10-Toner cartridge 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 7 6 9 9 10 10 Getting Acquainted with Your Printer 1-3 - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 13
Rear View 1-Power switch 2-Power connection 3-USB port Front View with Option 1-Dust cover 1 2 3 1 1-4 Getting Acquainted with Your Printer - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 14
indicator When lit or blinking, an error has occurred or there is a warning. Toner indicators When blinking, the toner for the corresponding color is about to run out. When lit, the toner in the corresponding color is empty. In addition, printer warnings and errors may be indicated by combinations - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 15
down for 10 seconds. " When the printer is switched to any of these operation modes, the magenta toner indicator lights up. The Rotate Toner key is used in the following situations. When replacing a toner cartridge When removing all toner cartridges When cleaning the print head window When - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 16
after replacing a toner cartridge, refer to "Replacing a Toner Cartridge" on page 5-5. Continuing a Print Job after an Error Message You can continue a print job after correcting the following types of errors: No more media in the tray Media other than that set in the printer driver was fed into - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 17
job that is currently being processed. While data is being processed or printed (the green Ready indicator is blinking), hold down the Clear key for more than 5 seconds to cancel the print job. Both the Ready and Error indicators blink when the print job is cancelled. 1-8 About the Control Panel - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 18
3-2. Documentation Installation Guide User's Guide (this manual) Service & Support Guide Use/Benefit This manual provides details on the initial operations that must be performed in order to use this printer, such as setting up the printer and installing the drivers. This manual provides details - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 19
2003 x64 Edition, Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 or later) Free hard disk space 256 MB or more RAM 128 MB or more CD/DVD drive I/O interface USB 2.0 High-Speed compliant port " The USB cable is not included with the machine. " This printer cannot be used as a shared printer. 1-10 System - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 20
Using the Printer Driver - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 21
and change the default printer driver settings if necessary. 1 Choose the driver's properties as follows: - (Windows Vista) From the Start menu, select Control Panel, and then click Hardware and Sound to select Printers. Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 1600W printer icon, and then select - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 22
MINOLTA, magicolor 1600W, Printer, and then Uninstall. - (Windows 2000) From the Start menu, choose Program, KONICA MINOLTA, magicolor 1600W, Printer, and then Uninstall. 3 When the Uninstall dialog box appears, select the printer to be deleted, and then click Uninstall button. 4 The printer driver - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 23
Windows 2000 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, and then click Printers to display the Printers directory. 2 Right-click the KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 1600W printer icon and select Printing Preferences. 2-4 Displaying Printer Driver Settings - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 24
Printer Driver Settings Common Buttons The buttons described below appear on each tab. -down list to reset the functions in all tabs to their default values. Printer View Click the button to display an image of the printer in the figure area. When this button is clicked, it changes to the Paper - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 25
on/off job collation Specify the paper source Specify the type of media Select the paper used for the front page Layout Tab The Layout Tab the print image 180 degrees Specify image shift settings " Double-Sided printing is not available with this printer. 2-6 Printer Driver Settings - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 26
Overlay Tab " Be sure to use overlays with print jobs with a media size and orienta- tion that matches the overlay form. In addition, if settings have been specified for "N-up" in the printer driver, the overlay form cannot be adjusted to match the specified settings. The Overlay Tab allows you to - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 27
2-8 Printer Driver Settings - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 28
Remote Panel Utility - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 29
Panel Utility, install it after installing the printer driver. Opening the Remote Panel Utility Follow The Remote Panel Utility icon appears in the Windows notification area (right end of the taskbar). an INI file. Rotate Toner-Click the button to switch the printer to the selected operation mode. - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 30
button to switch the printer to the Eject All Toner mode. (Refer to "Removing All Toner Cartridges" on page 5-11.) P/H Clean Up-Click the button to switch the printer to the P/H Clean Up mode. Print Head Cleanup mode is a mode that allows the user to clean the print head window more easily. The - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 31
next print job is sent if a paper size error occurred in the printer, the error is automatically cancelled, and the next print job is performed. Calibration Start-Performs the calibration operation. " The calibration function consumes toner. User Service Tab " When the Remote Panel Utility is - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 32
on images. " The Image Refresh function consumes toner. Print Pattern 1, Print Pattern 2-Prints a test pattern so the print result can be checked. A black-and-white test pattern can be printed with "Print Pattern 1", and a color test pattern can be printed with "Print Pattern 2". Download-Downloads - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 33
either of the following two methods. - From Control Panel, use "Add or Remove Programs" ("Programs" with Windows Vista, "Add/Remove Programs" with Windows 2000) - Using setup.exe in the Panel Utility folder of the Printer Driver and Utility CD/DVD again 3-6 Uninstalling the Remote Panel Utility - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 34
Media Handling - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 35
Print Media Specifications Media Media Size Inch Millimeter A4 8.2 x 11.7 210.0 x 297.0 B5 (JIS) 7.2 x 10.1 182.0 x 257.0 A5 5.9 x 8.3 148.0 x 210.0 Legal 8.5 x 14.0 215.9 x 355.6 Letter 8.5 x 11.0 215.9 x 279.4 Statement 5.5 x 8.5 139.7 x 215.9 Executive 7.25 x 10.5 184.2 - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 36
Paper) Capacity Tray 1 Up to 200 sheets, depending on the paper weight Orientation Face up Driver Plain Paper Media Type Weight 60 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb bond) Use plain paper that is Suitable for plain paper laser printers, such as standard or recycled office paper. Note Do not use the - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 37
stock to ensure acceptable performance and to ensure that the image does not shift. You can print continuously with thick stock. However, this could affect the media feed, depending on the media quality and printing environment. If problems occur, stop the continuous printing and print one sheet at - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 38
. However, this could affect the media feed, depending on the media quality and printing environment. If problems occur, stop the continuous printing and print one sheet at a time. Capacity Tray 1 Orientation Face up Driver Envelope Media Type Up to 10 envelopes, depending on their thickness - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 39
sheets. However, this could affect the media feed, depending on the media quality and printing environment. If problems occur, stop the continuous printing and Driver Labels Media Type Up to 50 label sheets, depending on their thickness Use label sheets that are Approved for laser printers - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 40
However, this could affect the media feed, depending on the media quality and printing environment. If problems occur, stop the continuous printing Face up Driver Postcard Media Type Up to 50 postcards, depending on their thickness Use postcards that are Approved for laser printers DO NOT - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 41
the amount of a=4.0 mm (0.157") memory available for the full-page frame buffer). The printable area for all media sizes is the page size minus 4.0 mm (0.157") from all edges of the media. " When printing in color on legal-size media, the bottom margin is 16.0 mm (0.63"). 4-8 Printable Area - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 42
margins while others have only standard page sizes and margins from which to choose. If you choose a standard format, you may lose part of your image (due to printable area constraints). If you can custom-size your page in your application, use those sizes given for the printable area for optimum - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 43
static buildup before inserting it in a tray. Note Although this printer was designed for printing on a wide range of media types, it is not intended to print exclusively on a single media type except plain paper. Continuous printing on media other than plain paper (such as envelopes, labels, or - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 44
2 Slide the media guides to pro- vide more space between them. 3 Load the paper face up in the tray. " Do not load paper above the M mark. Up to 200 sheets (80 g/m2 [21 lb]) of plain paper can be loaded into the tray at one time. Loading Media 4-11 - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 45
4 Slide the media guides against the edges of the paper. Other Media When loading media other than plain paper, set the media mode (Envelope, Labels, Letterhead, Postcard, Thick Stock 1, or Thick Stock 2) in the driver for optimum print quality. Loading Envelopes 1 Open Tray 1. " If media has been - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 46
2 Slide the media guides to pro- vide more space between them. 3 Load the envelopes flap folds of the flaps are firmly pressed, other- wise the envelopes may become wrinkled or a media misfeed may occur. " Up to 10 envelopes can be loaded into the tray at one time. " For envelopes with the flap - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 47
Loading Label Sheets/Letterheads/Postcards/Thick Stock 1 Open Tray 1. " If media has been loaded into Tray 1, remove all media from the tray. 2 Slide the media guides to pro- vide more space between them. 3 Load the media face up in the tray. " Up to 50 sheets can be loaded into the tray at one - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 48
4 Slide the media guides against the edges of the media. Loading Media 4-15 - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 49
approximately 100 sheets (A4/Letter) of 80 g/m2 (21 lb) paper. " If the media is stacked too high in the output tray, your printer may experience media misfeeds, excessive media curl, or static buildup. Media Storage Keep media on a flat, level surface in its original wrapper until it is time to - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 50
Replacing Consumables - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 51
Note Failure to follow instructions as outlined in this manual could result in voiding your warranty. About Toner Cartridges Your printer uses four toner cartridges: black, yellow, magenta, and cyan. Handle the toner cartridges carefully to avoid spilling toner inside the printer or on yourself - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 52
following table. For optimum print quality and performance, use only approved KONICA MINOLTA toner cartridges for your specific printer type, as listed in the table below. You can find your machine type and the toner cartridge part numbers on the consumables reorder label inside the top cover your - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 53
for about one hour before use. Level during handling and storage. Do not hold, stand or store cartridges on their ends or turn them upside down; the toner inside the cartridges may become caked or unequally distributed. Away from salty air and corrosive gases such as aerosols. 5-4 Replacing - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 54
of the Remote Panel Utility, select Change Toner, and then click the Rotate Toner button. " The printer enters Change Toner mode, and the magenta toner indicator lights up. " With each additional press of the Rotate Toner key, the cyan, black, then yellow toner cartridge moves so that they can be - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 55
front. " You can identify the toner cartridge by the color of the handle. 4 Pull down the handle on the toner cartridge until the toner cartridge is unlocked and moves out slightly toward you. Remove the toner cartridge. " Do not manually rotate the toner cartridge carousel. In addition, do not - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 56
to your local regulations. Do not burn the toner cartridge. For details, refer to "About Toner Cartridges" on page 5-2. 5 Prepare a new toner cartridge. 6 Shake the cartridge a few times to distribute the toner. " Make sure that the toner roller cover is securely attached before shaking the - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 57
7 Remove the cover from the toner roller. " Do not touch or scratch the toner roller. 8 Align the shaft on each end of the toner cartridge with its holders, and then insert the cartridge. " Before inserting the toner cartridge, make sure that the color of the toner cartridge to be installed is the - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 58
contact indicated in the illustration. 9 Press in the toner cartridge until it locks into place. 10 Close the front cover. " To replace the toner car- tridge for another color, after the front cover has been closed, check that the indicator for the toner to be replaced is lit (if necessary, press - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 59
11 Press the Clear key to reset the printer and clear the indicator message. " The printer must complete a calibration cycle after a toner car- tridge has been replaced. If you open the top or front cover before the printer is reset, the calibration stops, then starts over again after the cover is - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 60
using the Eject All Toner mode, all toner cartridges can be removed. Follow the procedure described below to use the Eject All Toner mode. 1 Use either operation described below to switch the printer to Eject All Toner mode. z Hold down the Rotate Toner key for more than 10 seconds. z On the Panel - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 61
3 Pull down the handle on the toner cartridge until the toner cartridge is unlocked and moves out slightly toward you. Remove the toner cartridge. " Do not manually rotate the toner cartridge carousel. In addition, do not rotate the carousel with force, otherwise it may be damaged. Note Do not - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 62
5 Follow the same procedure to replace the cartridges for the cyan, black, then yellow toners. 6 Press the Clear key. Replacing Consumables 5-13 - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 63
the following table. For optimum print quality and performance, use only approved KONICA MINOLTA imaging cartridge for your specific printer type, as listed in the table below. You can find your machine type and the imaging cartridge part numbers on the consumables reorder label inside the top cover - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 64
Note Dispose of the used imaging cartridge according to your local regulations. Do not burn the imaging cartridge. 3 Prepare the new imaging cartridge. Note Do not touch the PC drum and the transfer belt on the imaging cartridge. 4 Slowly insert the new imaging cartridge vertically, and then push it - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 65
5 Carefully close the top cover. " The printer must complete a calibration cycle after the imaging car- tridge has been replaced. If you open the top or front cover before the printer is reset, the calibration stops, then starts over again after the cover is closed. 5-16 Replacing Consumables - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 66
optimum print quality and performance, use only approved KONICA MINOLTA fuser unit for your specific printer type. 1 Turn off the machine and discon- nect the power cord. Note There are extremely hot parts within the machine. Before replacing the fuser unit, wait about 20 minutes after turning off - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 67
3 Push the blue handles back as far as possible. 4 Grab the blue handles and lift the fuser unit to remove it. Note Do not touch the matching connectors of the fuser unit and the machine. 5-18 Replacing Consumables - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 68
5 Prepare a new fuser unit. " Be careful not to touch the surface of the fuser roller. 6 While lifting the fuser unit with the blue handles (one on each side), vertically insert the fuser unit. Replacing Consumables 5-19 - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 69
Note Do not touch the paper exit sensor on the fuser unit. M Note Do not touch the matching connectors of the fuser unit and the machine. 5-20 Replacing Consumables - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 70
7 After the fuser unit is firmly installed, flip the blue handles down toward you. 8 Carefully close the top cover. 9 Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the machine. Replacing Consumables 5-21 - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 71
5-22 Replacing Consumables - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 72
Maintenance - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 73
and an electric shock may occur. CAUTION The fuser unit is hot. When the top cover is opened, the fuser unit temperature drops gradually (one hour wait time). Be careful when cleaning the inside of the printer or removing media misfeeds, as the fuser unit and other internal parts may be very hot - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 74
in well-lit places; light may damage the imaging cartridge. Do not open the printer during printing. Do not tap media stacks on the printer. Do not lubricate or disassemble the printer. Do not tilt the printer. Do not touch the electrical contacts, gears, or laser devices. Doing so may - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 75
the Printer CAUTION Be sure to turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning. However, be sure to turn on the printer when cleaning the print head window. Exterior Control Panel Rotate Toner YMCK Ready Error Clear Ventilation Grille Printer Exterior 6-4 Cleaning the Printer - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 76
the Media Feed Roller 1 Open the top cover. " If there is paper in the output tray, remove it, and then fold up the output tray before opening the top cover. 2 Grab the handle and lift it up slightly to the back, and then slowly pull the imaging cartridge out vertically. Cleaning the Printer 6-5 - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 77
where it will not become dirty. Do not leave the imaging cartridge removed for more than 15 minutes, and do not place the removed imaging cartridge in a location where it would be exposed to direct light (such as sunlight). 3 Clean the media feed rollers by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth. BOTTOM - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 78
CAUTION The area around the fuser unit is extremely hot. Touching anything other than the indicated levers may result in burns. If you get burned, immediately cool the the transfer roller is touched. Be careful not to touch the BOTTOM VIEW surface of the transfer roller. Cleaning the Printer 6-7 - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 79
it slightly down toward you to finish reinstalling the imaging cartridge. 5 Carefully close the top cover. Cleaning the Print Head Window 1 Use either operation described below to switch the printer to Print Head Cleanup mode. z Hold down the Rotate Toner key for 5 to 9 seconds. z On the Panel tab - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 80
. Pull down the handle on the toner cartridge until the toner cartridge is unlocked and moves out slightly toward you. Remove the toner cartridge. " When the magenta toner cartridge is removed, a gap is created within the printer so that the print head window can easily be cleaned. Cleaning the - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 81
Note Do not touch the contact indicated in the illustration. 4 Close the front cover. " The toner cartridge rotate within the printer. 5 After the toner cartridges have finished rotating and all indicators on the control panel begin blinking, open the top cover. 6-10 Cleaning the Printer - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 82
the imaging cartridge horizontal and place it where it will not become dirty. Do not leave the imaging cartridge removed for more than 15 minutes, and do not place the removed imaging cartridge in a location where it would be exposed to direct light (such as sunlight). Cleaning the Printer 6-11 - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 83
7 Clean the print head window by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. BOTTOM VIEW CAUTION The area around the fuser unit is extremely hot. Touching anything other than the indicated levers may result in burns. If you get burned, immediately cool the skin under cold water, - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 84
if the surface of the transfer roller is touched. Be careful not to touch the surface of the transfer roller. BOTTOM VIEW 8 Slowly insert the imaging car- tridge vertically, and then push it slightly down toward you to finish reinstalling the imaging cartridge. Cleaning the Printer 6-13 - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 85
9 Close the top cover. 10 Press the Clear key. " The blinking of all indicators stop, and the magenta toner indicator lights up. The toner cartridges rotate within the printer. 11 After the toner cartridges have finished rotating, open the front cover. 6-14 Cleaning the Printer - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 86
12 Align the shaft on each end of the toner cartridge with its holders, and then insert the cartridge. Note Do not touch the contact indicated in the illustration. Cleaning the Printer 6-15 - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 87
13 Press in the magenta toner car- tridge until it locks into place. 14 Close the front cover. 6-16 Cleaning the Printer - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 88
Troubleshooting - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 89
aid you in resolving printer problems you may encounter, or at least guide you to the proper sources for help. Preventing Media Misfeeds Understanding the Media Path Indicator Messages Clearing Media Misfeeds Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds Solving Other Problems Solving Problems with Printing - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 90
dry location away from moisture and humidity. You always adjust the media guides in Tray 1 after inserting the media (a guide that is not properly adjusted can cause poor print quality, media misfeeds, and printer damage). You load the media printing-side up in the tray (many manufacturers place an - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 91
Understanding the Media Path Understanding the printer's media path will help you locate media misfeeds. 1 Output tray 1 2 Imaging cartridge 3 Toner cartridge carousel 2 5 4 Tray 1 3 5 Fuser unit 4 7-4 Understanding the Media Path - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 92
(orange) Display of Remote Panel Utility Slow blink- TONER ing LOW X (YMCK) Blinking WRONG TONER X (YMCK) Condition Toner near empty An unapproved toner cartridge is installed. Action Prepare the new toner cartridge. Install a correct KONICA MINOLTA toner cartridge. Indicator Messages 7-5 - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 93
Ready indicator (green) Error indicator (orange) Toner indicator (orange) Display of Remote Panel Utility Condition Action On Off Rapid INCOR- The installed toner Install a KONICAMI- blinking RECT cartridge is of an NOLTA toner car- TONER X unapproved type. tridge of the (YMCK) - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 94
, turn on the printer. Imaging cartridge end Replace the imaging cartridge. " Printing can continue, however, the printing results are not guaranteed. If printing is continued, the Error indicator (orange) lights up and printing stops. * Differs depending on the toner status. Indicator Messages - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 95
the printer status return to "Ready". Ready indicator (green) Error indicator (orange) Toner indicator (orange) Diplay of Remote Panel Utility Condition Action Off Rapid On TONER Toner out Replace the toner blinking " OUT / CHANGE X This (YMCK) message cartridge. " If Toner Out - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 96
Off Blinking * TOP COVER OPEN / CLOSE TOP COVER Condition Action Media size error Press the Clear key The size of paper to cancel the error. being printed on is To print on paper of different from the the size specified in size of paper speci- the printer driver, fied in the printer load - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 97
) Rapid blinking Toner indicator (orange) Display of Remote Panel Utility All blinking SERVICE CALL (XXXX) Condition Fatal error Action Turn off the printer. After a few seconds, turn on the printer. If the problem persists, contact your vendor or authorized service provider. 7-10 Indicator - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 98
face when removing the misfed media. Make sure not to spill any toner inside the printer. CAUTION Unfused toner can mess your hands, clothes, or anything else it gets on. If you accidentally get toner on your clothes, lightly dust them off as best as you can. If some toner remains on your clothes - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 99
up the output tray before opening the top cover. 2 Grab the handle and lift it up slightly to the back, and then slowly pull the imaging cartridge out vertically. 7-12 Clearing Media Misfeeds - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 100
keep the imaging cartridge horizontal and place it where it will not become dirty. Do not leave the imaging cartridge removed for more than 15 minutes, and do not place the removed imaging cartridge in a location where it would be exposed to direct light (such as sunlight). Clearing Media Misfeeds - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 101
levers back as far as possible. CAUTION The area around the fuser unit is extremely hot. Touching anything other than the indicated levers may result in burns. If you get burned, immediately cool the skin under cold water, and then seek professional medical attention. 7-14 Clearing Media Misfeeds - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 102
4 Remove any misfed media. M " Raise the fuser unit cover and remove the media. Clearing Media Misfeeds M 7-15 - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 103
Note Do not touch the paper exit sensor on the fuser unit. Note Decreased print quality may result if the surface of the transfer roller is touched. Be careful not to touch the surface of the transfer roller. M BOTTOM VIEW 7-16 Clearing Media Misfeeds - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 104
5 Return the fuser separator levers to their original positions. M 6 Slowly insert the imaging car- tridge vertically, and then push it slightly down toward you to finish reinstalling the imaging cartridge. Clearing Media Misfeeds 7-17 - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 105
7 Carefully close the top cover. 7-18 Clearing Media Misfeeds - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 106
not use tray. that media. The media is moist Remove the moist media and replace it from humidity. with new, dry media. The recommended Load the label sheets according to the label sheet is facing manufacturer's instructions. the wrong way in Tray 1. Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds 7-19 - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 107
KONICA MINOLTA-approved media. See "Print Media" on page 4-2. Also, refer to http://printer.konicaminolta.com for a complete list of currently approved media. The media feed roller Clean the media feed roller. is dirty. For more details, refer to "Interior" on page 6-5. 7-20 Solving Problems - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 108
. toner cartridges are defective or empty. Check the toner cartridges. The image will not print correctly or not at all, if the cartridges are empty. The wrong media is Check that the media type set in the being used. driver matches the media loaded in the printer. Solving Other Problems - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 109
damage. If necessary, or fuser unit is defec- contact Technical Support with the tive. error information. Unsupported media (wrong size, thickness, type, etc.) is being used. Use KONICA MINOLTA-approved media. See "Print Media" on page 4-2. Also, refer to http://printer.konicaminolta.com for - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 110
for returning the settings on the User Service tab of the Remote Panel Utility to their defaults. Solution Exit the Remote Panel Utility with the icon in the Windows notification area (right end of taskbar), and to "Closing the Remote Panel Utility" on page 3-5. Solving Other Problems 7-23 - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 111
tray, and realign the media guides. Entire sheet is printed in black or color. One or more of the Remove the toner cartridges and toner cartridges may check for damage. If it is damaged, be defective. replace it. The imaging cartridge Remove the imaging cartridge and may be defective. check - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 112
. When printing envelopes, labels, postcards, thick stock, or letterheads, specify the appropriate media type in the printer driver. Image is too One or more of the Remove the toner cartridges and dark. toner cartridges may check for damage. If it is damaged, be defective. replace it. The - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 113
, type, etc.) is being used. Use KONICA MINOLTA-approved media. See "Print Media" on page 4-2. Also, refer to http://printer. konicaminolta.com for a complete list of currently approved media. One or more of the Remove the toner cartridges and toner cartridges may check for damage. If it is - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 114
head window. areas (white, dow is dirty. black, or A toner cartridge may Remove the toner cartridges with the color) appear be defective. color causing the abnormal image. in a regular Replace it with a new toner cartridge. pattern. The imaging cartridge Remove the imaging cartridge and - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 115
the be defective. color causing the abnormal image. Replace it with a new toner cartridge. The imaging cartridge Remove the imaging cartridge and is defective. check for damage. If it is damaged, replace it. Lateral lines or bands appear on image. The printer is not level. The media path is - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 116
media. The color The imaging cartridge Remove the imaging cartridge and has a poor is defective. check for damage. If it is damaged, reproduction replace it. or has poor color density. If the problem is not resolved, even after all of the above have been performed, contact Technical Support - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 117
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Installing Accessories - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 119
Dust Cover The dust cover is an optional accessory. Contact your vendor or go to printer.konicaminolta.com for purchase information. When the dust cover is attached to Tray 1, the media is protected from dust, and operating noises from printing are reduced. We recommend that the dust cover remain - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 120
Appendix - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 121
Media sizes Paper/Media Input capacity Output capacity Operating temperature Operating humidity Desktop full color laser beam printer Dual laser to 209 g/m2) Postcard Plain paper: 200 sheets Envelope: 10 envelopes Labels/Letterhead/Postcard/Thick Stock: 50 sheets Output tray: 100 sheets (A4, Letter - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 122
Toner cartridge Imaging cartridge Fuser unit Average Life Expectancy Starter Cartridge = 500 pages (Y, M, C, K) Replacement Cartridge = Standard-capacity: 1,500 pages (Y, M, C) High-capacity: 2,500 pages (Y, M, C, K) Monochrome: 45,000 pages (Continuous) 10,000 pages (1 page per job) Full color - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 123
values shown for the toner cartridge and imaging cartridge indi- cate the number of pages for simplex printing using A4/Letter-size media with 5% coverage. The of the operating environment. Service-Replaceable Item Transfer roller Average Life Expectancy 50,000 pages A-4 Technical - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 124
Consumables Fuser unit 5-17 Imaging cartridge 5-14 Toner cartridge 5-2 Control panel 1-5 D Dust cover 8-2 E Envelope 4-5 I Indicator Messages Error messages 7-8 Service message 7-10 Status messages 7-5 Warning Messages 7-5 L Labels 4-6 Layout tab 2-6 Letterhead 4-7 Loading media 4-10 - Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W | magicolor 1600W User Guide - Page 125
4-7 Preventing media misfeeds .........7-3 Print quality 7-24 Printable Area 4-8 Printer Parts 1-3 Printer driver Displaying 2-3 Setting 2-5 Uninstalling 2-3 Q Quality tab 2-7 R Remote Panel Utility Closing 3-5 Opening 3-2 Using 3-2 A-6 T Thick stock 4-4 Troubleshooting 7-1 V Version
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