Minolta PAGEWORKS 8E Manuel d'utilisateur

USER’S MANUALPageWorks 8e

viiiContentsCONTENTSChapter 1: IntroductionFeatures ... 1-1Features: hardware...

4-26Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 4• Printing of a test page is recommended in order to make sure that the pr

4-27Installing the Printer DriverUnder Windows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 4Direct Connection to Network Port (LPR)The following describes Minolta Page

4-28Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 47. Click Next>.8. Click Add Port.PageWorks.book Page 28 Tuesday, Apri

4-29Installing the Printer DriverUnder Windows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 49. Select LPR Port and then click the New Port button.PageWorks.book Page

4-30Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 4Important!10. In Name or address of host providing lpd, type in the printe

4-31Installing the Printer DriverUnder Windows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 4Important!After everything is the way you want it, click OK.11. In the Prin

4-32Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 412. After checking once more that the IP address you input in step 10 abov

4-33Installing the Printer DriverUnder Windows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 414. From here, proceed from step 10 under the procedures titled “Direct Con

4-34Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 4Printer Access through a Network Print ServerThe following describes Minol

4-35Installing the Printer DriverUnder Windows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 47. Click Next>.8. From the Shared Printers list, click the name of the p

ixContentsPrinter ... 2-4Printer Supplies ... 2

4-36Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 49. In the list of devices connected to the server that appears, click the

4-37Installing the Printer DriverUnder Windows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 410. Specify whether or not you want to make this printer the default printe

4-38Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 4Important!If the message shown below appears, click OK and proceed with th

4-39Installing the Printer Driver UnderWindows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 412. After installation is complete, check the printer driver on the server.

4-40Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 4Important!• If any other printer driver name besides Minolta PageWorks/Pro

4-41Installing the Printer Driver UnderWindows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 4To uninstall the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver1. Click the Start button, poin

4-42Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 44. Click Yes to delete all files related to the Minolta PageWorks/Pro 8e p

4-43Installing the Printer Driver UnderWindows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 4Displaying the PageWorks 8e Driver Setup DialogUse the following procedure

4-44Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 44. On the Details tab of the Properties dialog, click the Setup button to

4-45Installing the Printer Driver UnderWindows NT3.51Printer DriverChapter 4Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT3.51This section provides in

xContentsChapter 3: Using the PrinterPrinting Paper... 3-1Type ...

4-46Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT3.51Printer DriverChapter 44. What you should do next depends on how your printer is connected to yo

4-47Installing the Printer Driver UnderWindows NT3.51Printer DriverChapter 4Direct Connection to Parallel Port (LPT)Continue with the following steps

4-48Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT3.51Printer DriverChapter 46. Type the name you want to use for the printer into the Printer Name bo

4-49Installing the Printer Driver UnderWindows NT3.51Printer DriverChapter 48. Make sure that Minolta PageWorks/Pro 8e is displayed in the Printer Dri

4-50Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT3.51Printer DriverChapter 410. After the installation has completed, the following screen appears.Pa

4-51Installing the Printer Driver UnderWindows NT3.51Printer DriverChapter 4Direct Connection to Network Port (LPR)The following describes Minolta Pag

4-52Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT3.51Printer DriverChapter 45. Select Create Printer... from the Printer menu in the Print Manager wi

4-53Installing the Printer Driver UnderWindows NT3.51Printer DriverChapter 47. Type the directory in which the printer driver is located (in this exam

4-54Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT3.51Printer DriverChapter 49. If necessary, type the text into the Description box.Select Other... f

4-55Installing the Printer Driver UnderWindows NT3.51Printer DriverChapter 4Note12. If you want to share the printer, check Share this printer on the

xiContentsTo install the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver ... 4-10To uninstall the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver 4-15Displaying the PageWorks 8e Driver Setu

4-56Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT3.51Printer DriverChapter 413. After the installation is completed, the following screen appears.Pag

4-57Installing the Printer Driver UnderWindows NT3.51Printer DriverChapter 4Printer Access through a Network Print ServerThe following describes Minol

4-58Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT3.51Printer DriverChapter 45. Select Connect to Printer... from the Printer menu in the Print Manage

4-59Installing the Printer Driver UnderWindows NT3.51Printer DriverChapter 46. From the Shared Printers list, click the name of the print server to wh

4-60Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT3.51Printer DriverChapter 47. In the list of devices connected to the server that appears, click the

4-61Installing the Printer Driver UnderWindows NT3.51Printer DriverChapter 4To uninstall the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver1. In the Print Manager window

4-62Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT3.51Printer DriverChapter 42. Select Remove Printer from the Printer menu in the Print Manager windo

4-63Installing the Printer Driver UnderWindows NT3.51Printer DriverChapter 4Displaying the PageWorks 8e Driver Setup DialogUse the following procedure

4-64Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT3.51Printer DriverChapter 44. Select Properties… from the Printer menu.5. Click Setup which displays

4-65Installing the Printer Driver UnderWindows NT3.51Printer DriverChapter 46. Use the procedures under “Using the PageWorks 8e Driver Setup Dialog” o

xiiContentsInstalling DOS Printing Utilities ... 4-86Loading and Unloading the Status Display... 4-87Accessing the Printer Control

4-66Using the Minolta PageWorks 8e Printer Driver Under WindowsPrinter DriverChapter 4Using the Minolta PageWorks 8e Printer Driver Under WindowsThe M

4-67Using the Minolta PageWorks 8ePrinter Driver Under WindowsPrinter DriverChapter 4Using the PageWorks 8e Driver Setup DialogThe PageWorks 8e driver

4-68Using the Minolta PageWorks 8e Printer Driver Under WindowsPrinter DriverChapter 4NoteCommon ButtonsThe following buttons appear at the bottom of

4-69Using the Minolta PageWorks 8ePrinter Driver Under WindowsPrinter DriverChapter 4PaperPaper SizeChoose the paper size you wish to use from the dro

4-70Using the Minolta PageWorks 8e Printer Driver Under WindowsPrinter DriverChapter 4Paper SourceUse this drop-down list to specify the default paper

4-71Using the Minolta PageWorks 8ePrinter Driver Under WindowsPrinter DriverChapter 4Custom Paper Size DialogThis dialog appears when you click the Ed

4-72Using the Minolta PageWorks 8e Printer Driver Under WindowsPrinter DriverChapter 4• Specify the width and height of the paper. The values in paren

4-73Using the Minolta PageWorks 8ePrinter Driver Under WindowsPrinter DriverChapter 4QualityToner SaveTurning on this option uses less toner, but prod

4-74Using the Minolta PageWorks 8e Printer Driver Under WindowsPrinter DriverChapter 4Graphics QualityThis setting specifies the resolution for printi

4-75Using the Minolta PageWorks 8ePrinter Driver Under WindowsPrinter DriverChapter 4FontsThe Font Manager tab lets you install fonts for your printer

xiiiContentsUsing the Control Panel... 5-11Common Buttons ... 5-12Paper ...

4-76Using the Minolta PageWorks 8e Printer Driver Under WindowsPrinter DriverChapter 4FunctionsPage ProtectionPage Protection allows you to make sure

4-77Using the Minolta PageWorks 8ePrinter Driver Under WindowsPrinter DriverChapter 4Device OptionInstalled Tray 2Checking this option causes Tray 2 t

4-78Using the Minolta PageWorks 8e Printer Driver Under WindowsPrinter DriverChapter 4Using the PageWorks 8e Enhanced Driver Setup DialogThe PageWorks

4-79Using the Minolta PageWorks 8ePrinter Driver Under WindowsPrinter DriverChapter 4PaperN-upClick this button to open the N-Up setting dialog, which

4-80Using the Minolta PageWorks 8e Printer Driver Under WindowsPrinter DriverChapter 4N-Up Setting DialogUse this dialog to specify the number of imag

4-81Using the Minolta PageWorks 8ePrinter Driver Under WindowsPrinter DriverChapter 4Fit to Paper DialogUse this dialog to scale an image before print

4-82Using the Minolta PageWorks 8e Printer Driver Under WindowsPrinter DriverChapter 4Watermark DialogWatermark ListUse this list to specify the water

4-83Using the Minolta PageWorks 8ePrinter Driver Under WindowsPrinter DriverChapter 4AddClick this button to open the Watermark Edit dialog, which you

4-84Using the Minolta PageWorks 8e Printer Driver Under WindowsPrinter DriverChapter 4EditClick a watermark name in the Watermark List and click this

4-85Using the Minolta PageWorks 8ePrinter Driver Under WindowsPrinter DriverChapter 4Watermark NameInput a name for the watermark, which will appear i

xivContentsPaper Output Misfeed (Face-down tray)... 7-4Paper Output Misfeed (Face-up tray) ... 7-4Paper Input Misfeed (from Tray 1) ...

4-86DOS Printing UtilitiesPrinter DriverChapter 4DOS Printing UtilitiesInstalling DOS Printing UtilitiesUse the following procedure to install DOS Pri

DOS Printing Utilities4-87Printer DriverChapter 4NoteLoading and Unloading the Status Display If you choose to add REPORT to your Autoexec.bat file, t

4-88DOS Printing UtilitiesPrinter DriverChapter 4To remove the Status Display from memoryType the following at the DOS prompt:Rep /dNoteAccessing the

DOS Printing Utilities4-89Printer DriverChapter 4After the Printer Control Panel finishes reading the printer profile, the Page Setup window appears.S

4-90DOS Printing UtilitiesPrinter DriverChapter 4Using the Printer Control Panel The Printer Control Panel lets you control the printer from your comp

DOS Printing Utilities4-91Printer DriverChapter 4About profilesYou can save a printer setup to disk for later recall when you need it. A printer setup

4-92DOS Printing UtilitiesPrinter DriverChapter 42. Specify the drive, path, and file name where you want to save the profile.You can make these speci

DOS Printing Utilities4-93Printer DriverChapter 4You can make these specifications using the lists that appear in the dialog box, or you can input a p

4-94DOS Printing UtilitiesPrinter DriverChapter 4Printer Control Panel ScreensThis section describes the settings that are available in the Printer Co

DOS Printing Utilities4-95Printer DriverChapter 4Setup ScreenPaper SizeUse this list to specify either paper or envelopes for printing, and the size o

xvContentsChapter 8: SpecificationsPageWorks 8e Printer ... 8-1Second Paper Cassette Unit ...

4-96DOS Printing UtilitiesPrinter DriverChapter 4Lines/PageUse this setting to specify the number of lines that should be printed on each page.CopiesU

DOS Printing Utilities4-97Printer DriverChapter 4Font Selection ScreenTypefaceSelect the typeface you want to use from this list.Pitch/PointSpecify th

4-98DOS Printing UtilitiesPrinter DriverChapter 4Output Quality ScreenToner SaveSpecify Active or Inactive for the toner save setting. Turning toner s

DOS Printing Utilities4-99Printer DriverChapter 4Counter ScreenTotal CounterThis value shows how many pages have been printed throughout the life of t

4-100DOS Printing UtilitiesPrinter DriverChapter 4Configuration ScreenPrinter NameThis box shows the name assigned to the connected printer.Total Memo

DOS Printing Utilities4-101Printer DriverChapter 4Other ScreenPower SaveSpecify Active or Inactive for the Power save setting. Turning power save on c

4-102DOS Printing UtilitiesPrinter DriverChapter 4Auto ContinueAuto continue lets the printer automatically recover from printer overrun and memory ov

DOS Printing Utilities4-103Printer DriverChapter 4Using the Status Display This section describes how to display the Status Display and make changes i

4-104DOS Printing UtilitiesPrinter DriverChapter 4Status Display ScreenThe following describes each of the buttons and the commands on the Status Disp

DOS Printing Utilities4-105Printer DriverChapter 4Close (button)Select this button to close the Status Display screen. Status Display remains in memor

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4-106Printer DriverChapter 4Installation from a Floppy DisketteInstallation from a Floppy DisketteIf your PC is not equipped with a CD-ROM drive, you

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5-1IntroductionUsing MLT PageWorks 8 ToolsChapter 5IntroductionThis chapter describes how to start up and use the Status Display, which keeps you info

5-2Starting Up the Status DisplayUsing MLT PageWorks 8 ToolsChapter 5To start up the Status Display underWindows 951. Click Start, point to Programs,

5-3Starting Up the Status DisplayUsing MLT PageWorks 8 ToolsChapter 5To start up the Status Display under Windows 3.1From the File Manager, double-cli

5-4Using the Status DisplayUsing MLT PageWorks 8 ToolsChapter 5Using the Status DisplayProcedures for using the Status Display are the same regardless

5-5Using the Status DisplayUsing MLT PageWorks 8 ToolsChapter 5To expand the size of the Status DisplayOn the Setup menu, click Expand.• The bottom pa

5-6Using the Status DisplayUsing MLT PageWorks 8 ToolsChapter 5To turn Popup Error Messages On and OffOn the Setup menu, click Popup Error Message.Thi

5-7Using the Status DisplayUsing MLT PageWorks 8 ToolsChapter 5To specify popup message conditionsOn the Setup menu, click Select Popup Messages.•The

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5-8Starting Up the Control PanelUsing MLT PageWorks 8 ToolsChapter 5Starting Up the Control PanelThe procedure you should use to start up the Control

5-9Starting Up the Control PanelUsing MLT PageWorks 8 ToolsChapter 5To start up the Control Panel under Windows 951. Click Start, point to Programs, a

5-10Starting Up the Control PanelUsing MLT PageWorks 8 ToolsChapter 5To start up the Control Panel underWindows 3.1From the File Manager, double-click

5-11Using the Control PanelUsing MLT PageWorks 8 ToolsChapter 5Using the Control PanelWhen you start up the Control Panel, it gets the current printer

5-12Using the Control PanelUsing MLT PageWorks 8 ToolsChapter 5Common ButtonsThe following buttons appear at the bottom of all the tabs.OKClick to exi

5-13Using the Control PanelUsing MLT PageWorks 8 ToolsChapter 5PaperPaper Time OutDuring manual feeding of paper, the printer pauses during printing t

5-14Using the Control PanelUsing MLT PageWorks 8 ToolsChapter 5Priority FeedUse this setting to specify Tray 1 or Tray 2 as the priority tray. The pri

5-15Using the Control PanelUsing MLT PageWorks 8 ToolsChapter 5Printer SettingPower SaveUse this setting to turn the Power Save mode on (Active) and o

5-16Using the Control PanelUsing MLT PageWorks 8 ToolsChapter 5Test PrintDemo Page PrintClick to print a demo page.Configuration PrintClick to print a

5-17Using the Control PanelUsing MLT PageWorks 8 ToolsChapter 5CounterTotal CounterThis value shows how many pages have been printed throughout the li

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined that this machine meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency.What is an ENERGY STAR Print

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5-18Using the Control PanelUsing MLT PageWorks 8 ToolsChapter 5ConfigurationPrinter NameThis box shows the name assigned to the connected printer.Tota

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6-1Replacing the Toner CartridgeMaintenanceChapter 6Replacing the Toner CartridgeEach toner cartridge contains enough toner to produce about 3,000 or

6-2Replacing the Toner CartridgeMaintenanceChapter 62. Remove the old toner cartridge.Note• The toner cartridge is made up of non-hazardous materials,

6-3Replacing the Toner CartridgeMaintenanceChapter 63. Remove the toner cartridge from the box it comes packed in. Holding it firmly with both hands,

6-4Replacing the Toner CartridgeMaintenanceChapter 6The cartridge will click into place when it is completely installed.5. Close the top cover and pre

6-5Replacing the Toner CartridgeMaintenanceChapter 6To reset the counter of the toner cartridgePerform the following procedure to reset the toner cart

6-6Replacing the Drum CartridgeMaintenanceChapter 6Replacing the Drum CartridgeEach drum cartridge can produce about 20,000 A4-size prints. The actual

6-7Replacing the Drum CartridgeMaintenanceChapter 62. Remove the toner cartridge.3. Remove the old drum cartridge.Note• The drum cartridge is made up

1-1FeaturesIntroductionChapter 1FeaturesThe Minolta PageWorks 8e printer is a laser printer developed exclusively for use with Windows 95, Windows 3.1

6-8Replacing the Drum CartridgeMaintenanceChapter 64. Remove the drum cartridge from the box it comes packed in.Note5. Install the drum cartridge into

6-9Replacing the Drum CartridgeMaintenanceChapter 66. Holding onto the toner cartridge’s handle, lower it into the printer. Make sure that the four pi

6-10Replacing the Drum CartridgeMaintenanceChapter 6To reset the counter of the drum cartridgePerform the following procedure to reset the drum cartri

6-11Cleaning the PrinterMaintenanceChapter 6Cleaning the PrinterDust, dirt, and paper debris on the outer surfaces and inside the printer can interfer

6-12Cleaning the PrinterMaintenanceChapter 63. Remove the toner cartridge and the drum cartridge.Note4. Pull back on the cover that protects the paper

6-13Cleaning the PrinterMaintenanceChapter 65. Use a soft cloth to wipe the paper transport roller.6. Reinstall the drum cartridge and toner cartridge

6-14Cleaning the PrinterMaintenanceChapter 67. Close the top cover and press it down gently but firmly until it locks into place.PageWorks.book Page

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7-1TroubleshootingChapter 7Customer Support Customer support for all Minolta PageWorks printer products is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week

1-2Printer Parts and AccessoriesIntroductionChapter 1Printer Parts and AccessoriesTray 1 Second paper Tray 2 (500-sheet (multipurpose tray)cassette u

7-2Clearing a Paper MisfeedTroubleshootingChapter 7Clearing a Paper MisfeedUse the following procedure to remove paper jammed inside the printer.Cauti

7-3Clearing a Paper MisfeedTroubleshootingChapter 72. Remove the toner cartridge and the drum cartridge.Note3. Clear the paper misfeed using one of th

7-4Clearing a Paper MisfeedTroubleshootingChapter 7Paper Output Misfeed (Face-down tray)Pull the jammed paper straight out of the printer.Paper Output

7-5Clearing a Paper MisfeedTroubleshootingChapter 7Paper Input Misfeed (from Tray 1)Remove the tray cover and pull the jammed paper straight out of th

7-6Clearing a Paper MisfeedTroubleshootingChapter 7Paper Input Misfeed (from Second Paper Cassette Unit)Remove the cassette cover and pull out Tray 2

7-7Clearing a Paper MisfeedTroubleshootingChapter 7Inside the PrinterPull the end of the paper that is visible straight out of the printer.Caution• Do

7-8Clearing a Paper MisfeedTroubleshootingChapter 74. Reinstall the drum cartridge and toner cartridge as shown on page 6-8 and 6-9.5. Close the top c

7-9Print Quality ProblemsTroubleshootingChapter 7Print Quality ProblemsThe following provides information on most print quality problems you might enc

7-10Print Quality ProblemsTroubleshootingChapter 7Printout too light• The toner density setting of the printer driver may be “Save toner”. Change the

7-11Print Quality ProblemsTroubleshootingChapter 7Blurred background• The toner cartridge may be defective.Remove the toner cartridge and check it for

1-3Printer Parts and AccessoriesIntroductionChapter 1Power cord socketImage transfer rollerParallel interface Fusing unitconnectorDrum cartridgeToner

7-12Print Quality ProblemsTroubleshootingChapter 7White or black line• The toner cartridge or drum car-tridge may be defective.Remove the cartridges a

7-13Print Quality ProblemsTroubleshootingChapter 7No outputFailure to produce output may indicate a communications problem between the printer and you

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8-1PageWorks 8e PrinterSpecificationsChapter 8PageWorks 8e PrinterType: Desktop laser beam printerPrint system: Electrostatic dry powder imaging syste

8-2PageWorks 8e PrinterSpecificationsChapter 8Toner cartridge life: 3,000 or 6,000 prints min. (black-to-white ratio of 5% or less)Drum cartridge life

Second Paper Cassette Unit8-3SpecificationsChapter 8Second Paper Cassette UnitPaper feeding system: One-way system (multi-feed tray)Paper types: Ordin

8-4Interface Connector and CableSpecificationsChapter 8Interface Connector and CableBe sure to use only a parallel interface cable that meets the spec

8-5SIMM (Option)SpecificationsChapter 8SIMM (Option)You can expand printer memory by adding one single in-line memory module (SIMM). SIMMs are availab

1-4Control PanelIntroductionChapter 1Control PanelThe control panel has three indicator lights and one button. Indicator LightsThe three indicator lig

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AppendixGlossaryAGlossaryAppendix APageWorks.book Page -1 Tuesday, April 21, 1998 3:55 PM

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A-1GlossaryGlossaryAppendix AGlossaryThe following definitions apply specifically to Minolta printers.applicationA software program that performs a pa

A-2GlossaryGlossaryAppendix Adouble-clickPressing a mouse button twice in quick succession while keeping the mouse in place. Often used to open a dial

A-3GlossaryGlossaryAppendix AiconA graphic image on the screen that represents an element.Image transfer rollerThe part inside a page printer that tra

A-4GlossaryGlossaryAppendix Aoperating systemA program or group of programs that control the functions of the computer and its peripheral devices such

A-5GlossaryGlossaryAppendix Aprinter driverA software file that manages commands to the printer.Print ManagerAn application that manages the print que

A-6GlossaryGlossaryAppendix Atop coverA cover attached to the printer that swings open by pressing a release button. Opening the cover provides easy a

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1-5Control PanelIntroductionChapter 1Off Blinking BlinkingPaper size error. Adjust the paper size setting to match the paper you are using and continu

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B-1 IndexIndexAppendix BAAccessories 1-2Additional Accessories 5-18BBlack pages 7-9Blank pages 7-9Blurred background 7-11CCassette Cover 1-2Clea

IndexAppendix BB-2 IndexMManual Paper Feed 3-9NNetwork Interface Card (NIC)2-27No output 7-13N-Up Setting Dialog 4-80OOperating Environment 2-4Ope

B-3 IndexIndexAppendix BTTest Print 5-16Testing the Printer 2-18Toner Cartridge 1-3Replacing the Toner Car-tridge 6-1Toner Counter 5-17Resetting

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1-6Control PanelIntroductionChapter 1On Off BlinkingEngine error (fusing unit). Turn off the printer and contact Minolta customer support.On On Blinki

1-7Control PanelIntroductionChapter 1Control Panel ButtonDepending on the status of the printer, the control panel button performs any one of the foll

1-8Control PanelIntroductionChapter 1Print ConfigurationUse the following procedure whenever you want to print a sheet that shows the current printer

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iForewordSafety InformationLaser Safety This is a page printer which operates by means of a laser. There is no pos-sibility of danger from the laser,

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2-1Installation PrecautionsSetting-UpChapter 2Installation PrecautionsNote the following important precautions when selecting a location for the print

2-2Installation PrecautionsSetting-UpChapter 2Power SourceThe following are the power source requirements for this printer.• Power source: 120 - 127 V

2-3Installation PrecautionsSetting-UpChapter 2Space RequirementsBe sure to provide space around the printer as indicated below, to ensure easier print

2-4Operational PrecautionsSetting-UpChapter 2Operational PrecautionsNote the following important precautions whenever using the printer.Operating Envi

2-5Operational PrecautionsSetting-UpChapter 2• Never try to modify the printer. Doing so creates the danger of fire or electrical shock.• Never place

2-6Operational PrecautionsSetting-UpChapter 2Printer SuppliesNote the following precautions when handling printer supplies such as the toner cartridge

2-7Setting-UpSetting-UpChapter 2Setting-UpSee the separate Quick Guide for Installation and Reference that comes packaged with the printer before unpa

2-8Setting-UpSetting-UpChapter 22. Attach the cover onto Tray1.PageWorks.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 21, 1998 3:55 PM

2-9Setting-UpSetting-UpChapter 2Second Paper Cassette UnitThe second paper cassette unit comes equipped with a cassette that can hold up to 500 sheets

iiForewordWARNING LABELWARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of proceduresother than those specified in this manual may result in hazar

2-10Setting-UpSetting-UpChapter 24. Insert Tray 2 into the second paper cassette unit.Note• Be sure to use both hands whenever Tray 2 is removed from

2-11Setting-UpSetting-UpChapter 2Face-Up TrayThis face-up tray receives printed pages, printed side up, as they are output from the printer. Printed p

2-12Setting-UpSetting-UpChapter 2Selecting output direction (printed side up or down)The face-up tray, as explained earlier in this section is a usefu

2-13Setting-UpSetting-UpChapter 2Note• Do not use the switch to change the setting while the printer is operating.PageWorks.book Page 13 Tuesday, Ap

2-14Setting-UpSetting-UpChapter 2Connecting the Power Cord1. Make sure that the printer’s power switch is in the (Off) posi-tion.2. Connect one end o

2-15Setting-UpSetting-UpChapter 2Loading Paper1. Remove the cover from Tray1.2. Open the paper size guides.PageWorks.book Page 15 Tuesday, April 21,

2-16Setting-UpSetting-UpChapter 23. Place the paper stack onto the tray, print-side up. Secure the stack by adjusting the paper size guides.Note4. Rep

2-17Setting-UpSetting-UpChapter 2Turning on the PrinterAfter connecting the printer to a power outlet, press the power switch to turn it on.Turning on

2-18Setting-UpSetting-UpChapter 2Testing the PrinterBefore connecting to a computer, perform the following procedure to print a self-test page and see

2-19Setting-UpSetting-UpChapter 2Sample Self-Test PageNote• See Chapter 7 of this manual for information on what to do if the self-test page does not

iiiForewordUSER INSTRUCTIONS (For U.S.A. Users)FCC PART 15 - RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES WARNINGThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with th

2-20Setting-UpSetting-UpChapter 2Connecting to a Computer1. Make sure that the printer and the computer you are connecting it to are both turned off.2

2-21OptionsSetting-UpChapter 2OptionsThis section describes the optional items that are available for this printer: SIMM(s), Infrared Port, and Networ

2-22OptionsSetting-UpChapter 25. Remove the side cover.Caution6. Being careful not to touch the connection points along the edge of the SIMM, insert t

2-23OptionsSetting-UpChapter 27. Replace the side cover using the two screws provided to secure it in place.8. Print a self-test page (page 2-19) and

2-24OptionsSetting-UpChapter 2IrDA UnitThe IrDA unit can be used with a variety of IrDA-compliant portable devices. The unit also comes with a harness

2-25OptionsSetting-UpChapter 2To print with the infrared port1. Make sure that the printer’s READY indicator is lit, which means that the printer is r

2-26OptionsSetting-UpChapter 2• The IrDA standard for infrared communications is an evolving technol-ogy, so older non-IrDA-compliant devices may not

2-27OptionsSetting-UpChapter 2Network Interface Card (NIC)The network interface card is equipped with a 10BASE-T interface connector for connection to

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ivForewordThis device must be used with a shielded interface (Parallel) cable. Theuse of non-shield cables is likely to result in interference with ra

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3-1Printing PaperUsing the PrinterChapter 3Printing PaperCautionType* Does not support Legal L size Thick Paper. L: LengthwiseSizeStandard size* Does

3-2Loading PaperUsing the PrinterChapter 3Loading PaperThere are three sources that can be used to feed paper into the printer: Tray 1, the manual fee

3-3Loading PaperUsing the PrinterChapter 32. Open the paper size guides.3. Place a stack of paper in the center of Tray1. Adjust the paper size guides

3-4Loading PaperUsing the PrinterChapter 3Note4. Replace the tray cover on Tray 1.• Do not load additional paper until the paper currently loaded onto

3-5Loading PaperUsing the PrinterChapter 3Loading Paper onto Tray 2Note1. Slide Tray 2 out of the second paper cassette unit as illustrated.Note• Make

3-6Loading PaperUsing the PrinterChapter 32. Remove the cover of the cassette from Tray 2.3. Press down on the paper lifting plate located inside of T

3-7Loading PaperUsing the PrinterChapter 34. Place a stack of up to 500 sheets of paper into Tray 2 so that the side that was facing up when the paper

3-8Loading PaperUsing the PrinterChapter 35. Replace the cassette cover and insert Tray 2 into the second paper cassette unit.PageWorks.book Page 8

3-9Loading PaperUsing the PrinterChapter 3Manual Paper Feed1. Make sure that the tray cover is properly attached to Tray1.2. Open the paper size guide

vForewordOZONE RELEASE (For all Users)During printer operation, a small quantity of ozone is released. Thisamount is not large enough to harm anyone a

3-10Loading PaperUsing the PrinterChapter 34. Adjust the paper size guides so that both sides of the paper are secure.Note• Insert only one sheet of p

3-11Loading PaperUsing the PrinterChapter 3Printing on EnvelopesThe manual feed tray supports feeds of Commercial 10, Monarch, DL, C5, and B5 envelope

3-12Loading PaperUsing the PrinterChapter 3• Use envelopes of which flaps run the entire length of the enve-lope. Envelopes that seal at one end will

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4-1IntroductionPrinter DriverChapter 4IntroductionThe Minolta PageWorks 8e Printer Driver was specially developed to provide true Windows based and DO

4-2Installing the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver Under Windows 95Printer DriverChapter 4Installing the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver Under Windows 95This s

4-3Installing the PageWorks 8ePrinter Driver Under Windows 95Printer DriverChapter 43. When the New Hardware Found dialog appears, select “Driver from

4-4Installing the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver Under Windows 95Printer DriverChapter 4To install the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver manually 1. Turn on yo

4-5Installing the PageWorks 8ePrinter Driver Under Windows 95Printer DriverChapter 45. When a dialog informing you that installation is complete appea

viForewordWelcomeAnd thank you for selecting a Minolta PageWorks 8e Printer! This User’s Manual explains the functions of the printer and how it oper-

4-6Installing the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver Under Windows 95Printer DriverChapter 4To uninstall the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver1. Click the Start bu

4-7Installing the PageWorks 8ePrinter Driver Under Windows 95Printer DriverChapter 44. In response to the warning dialog that appears, click Yes to pr

4-8Installing the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver Under Windows 95Printer DriverChapter 4Displaying the PageWorks 8e Driver Setup DialogUse the following

4-9Installing the PageWorks 8ePrinter Driver Under Windows 95Printer DriverChapter 4• This opens the Properties dialog for the PageWorks 8e driver ver

4-10Installing the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver Under Windows 3.1Printer DriverChapter 4Installing the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver Under Windows 3.1Thi

4-11Installing the PageWorks 8ePrinter Driver Under Windows 3.1Printer DriverChapter 47. In the Select Product Name dialog that appears, select PageWo

4-12Installing the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver Under Windows 3.1Printer DriverChapter 49. In the Input Install Directory dialog that appears, specify

4-13Installing the PageWorks 8ePrinter Driver Under Windows 3.1Printer DriverChapter 4• This starts the actual installation procedure.Important!11. Wh

4-14Installing the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver Under Windows 3.1Printer DriverChapter 412. In the next dialog that appears, click the Restart Windows

4-15Installing the PageWorks 8ePrinter Driver Under Windows 3.1Printer DriverChapter 4To uninstall the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver1. Double-click the

viiForewordCustomer SupportCustomer support for all Minolta PageWorks printer products is available24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 1-800-

4-16Installing the PageWorks 8e Printer Driver Under Windows 3.1Printer DriverChapter 4Displaying the PageWorks 8e Driver Setup DialogUse the followin

4-17Installing the PageWorks 8ePrinter Driver Under Windows 3.1Printer DriverChapter 44. Click Setup, which displays the Setup dialog for the printer

4-18Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 4Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT4.0This section provides inf

4-19Installing the Printer DriverUnder Windows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 44. Double-click the Add Printer icon.5. Select My Computer if the printer i

4-20Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 4Direct Connection to Parallel Port (LPT)Continue with the following steps

4-21Installing the Printer DriverUnder Windows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 49. Click Have Disk.10. Select the drive where you inserted the CD-ROM with

4-22Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 411. Select the folder named Driver and then click Open.12. Select the fold

4-23Installing the Printer DriverUnder Windows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 413. Click Open.14. Click OK.PageWorks.book Page 23 Tuesday, April 21, 199

4-24Installing the Printer Driver Under Windows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 415. In the Printers: list select Minolta PageWorks/Pro 8e and then click N

4-25Installing the Printer DriverUnder Windows NT4.0Printer DriverChapter 417. Specify whether or not other users will be sharing the printer, and the