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1Introduction1-21.2 Roadmap of this manualThe following table is designed to help you find the information you need.Alternatively, to find information
7Working with the Macintosh printer driver7-2Custom Page1Enter the dimensions for the custom width and height into the appro-priate boxes.G minimum si
Working with the Macintosh printer driver77-3CopiesSpecify the number of copies to be printed. You can specify any valuefrom 1 to 999.CollatedWhen you
7Working with the Macintosh printer driver7-4Layout directionYou can select how the multiple pages will be laid out on the single sheetof paper: right
Working with the Macintosh printer driver77-57.5 Printer Specific Options 2 settingsToner SavingTurning on this option uses less toner, but produces l
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Working with the printer88-18 Working with the printer8.1 Please note the following pointsWhat should I watch out for when loading paper?To avoid pape
8Working with the printer8-2Which media sizes can I use?This printer is designed for use only with these media sizes.* The optional lower feeder unit
Working with the printer88-3What types of media can I use?This printer is designed for use with the following media types.Printable areaMedia typeMedi
8Working with the printer8-48.2 Using the panel buttonThe control panel has two indicators and one button.The panel button allows you toG Print specia
Working with the printer88-5Continuing a print job after an error messageYou can continue the print job after correcting the following types of errors
Introduction11-3Brief explanation of special type styles and method of presentationSpecial type styles and methods of presentation are used in this ma
8Working with the printer8-68.3 Loading mediaLoading media in Tray 1Note the following points:✔ Refill the tray only when it is completely empty.✔ Ref
Working with the printer88-7Loading media in the manual feed tray1Make sure that the tray cover is properly attached to Tray 1.2Open the media guides.
8Working with the printer8-81Remove the tray 2 from the lowerfeed unit by pulling it out as far as itwill go, gently raising up the front,and sliding
Working with the printer88-98.4 Determining the direction of printed sheetsPrinted sheets can be output in two ways:G Face downG Face upThe printer is
8Working with the printer8-10Note the following points:✔ Do not change the output direction while a print job is in progress.✔ Make sure that the outp
Installing printer options99-19 Installing printer optionsThe following options are available for your printer:G Lower feeder unit (Tray 2, 500-sheet
9Installing printer options9-25Replace the tray cover.6Insert the tray into the lower feederunit.❍ Be sure to use both handswhenever you are inserting
Installing printer options99-39.2 Installing the face-up trayThe printer is fitted with a tray for face-down output. A tray for face-up out-put is ava
9Installing printer options9-49.3 Installing a DIMM (Dual In-Line Memory Module)This printer is shipped with 16 MB of memory. However, printer memoryc
Installing printer options99-53Press the top cover release buttonand open the top cover.4Facing the right side of the printer,use a Phillips screwdriv
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9Installing printer options9-67Replace the side cover and secureit with the two screws.8Close the top cover.9Open the face-down output tray.EDNord - I
Installing printer options99-710Enter the printer’s new total memory capacity in the printer driver (seethe printer driver’s online help).11Print a co
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Maintaining the printer1010-110 Maintaining the printerCAUTIONYou could damage the unit by using incorrect accessories and parts!If you use accessorie
10Maintaining the printer10-210.1 Replacing the toner cartridgeReplace the toner cartridge when it is empty or when the printed docu-ments are too lig
Maintaining the printer1010-3✎What precautions should I takewhen handling the toner car-tridge?Never touch the developing rollerunder the flap; otherw
10Maintaining the printer10-45Press in the marked positions of thehandle to fold down the handle.❍ Dispose of the used toner car-tridge properly.6Remo
Maintaining the printer1010-5❍ The toner cartridge clicks intoplace when it is completely in-stalled.10Close the top cover and press itdown gently but
10Maintaining the printer10-62While holding down the panel button, turn on the printer.The green “Ready” indicator begins to blink.3Continue holding d
Maintaining the printer1010-710.2 Replacing the drum cartridgeChange the drum cartridge when the printed documents become faint orblurred.The drum car
Setting up the printer22-12 Setting up the printer2.1 Overview of the printerExterior31112456897211013No. Description No. Description1 Top cover relea
10Maintaining the printer10-83Press the top cover release buttonandopenthetopcover.4Remove the toner cartridge and theold drum cartridge.5Remove the n
Maintaining the printer1010-96Install the drum cartridge in theprinter, aligning the guides of thecartridge with the grooves inside theprinter.❍ Color
10Maintaining the printer10-108Close the top cover and press itdown gently but firmly until it locksinto place.Resetting the counter for the drum cart
Maintaining the printer1010-1110.3 Cleaning the printerClean the printer at regular intervals to prevent dust, dirt ,and paper resi-due from accumulat
10Maintaining the printer10-123Press the top cover release buttonandopenthetopcover.4Remove the toner cartridge and thedrum cartridge.Wrap the drum ca
Maintaining the printer1010-136Reinstall the drum cartridge and thetoner cartridge.7Close the top cover and press itdown gently but firmly until it lo
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Troubleshooting1111-111 TroubleshootingWARNINGThe fusing unit can become very hot!The fusing unit, which is located beneath the top cover, can become
11Troubleshooting11-211.1 Clearing media jamsClearing a media jam inside the printer1 Turn off the printer.2Close the face-down tray.3Press the top co
Troubleshooting1111-35Carefully pull the misfed media outof the printer.❍ If paper is misfed at the fusingunit, grasp the bottom of the pa-per and pul
2Setting up the printer2-2Interior123No. Description No. Description1 Fusing unit 3 Drum cartridge2 Toner cartridgeEDNord - Istedgade 37A - 9000 Aalbo
11Troubleshooting11-4Clearing a media jam in the output tray1Carefully pull the misfed media outof the tray.2Open the top cover and close it again in
Troubleshooting1111-5Clearing a media jam at Tray 11Remove the tray cover and any me-diainTray1.2 Carefully pull the misfed media outof Tray 1.3Reload
11Troubleshooting11-6Clearing a media jam in the manual feed tray1Remove the Tray 1 cover and theplate at the inlet of the manual feedtray.2Remove the
Troubleshooting1111-7Clearing a media jam in the lower feeder unit (Tray 2)1Slide the tray out of the lower feederunit.2 Remove any folded or misfed m
11Troubleshooting11-811.2 General printing problems✎Further information and assistance...can be found on the Internet at www.minolta-qms.com/support11
Troubleshooting1111-9Problem Possible cause ActionBlank pagesThe toner cartridge is empty ordamaged.Remove the toner cartridge andcheck it for damage.
11Troubleshooting11-10Pages are too darkThe toner cartridge is damaged. Remove the toner cartridge andcheck it for damage. Ifnecessary, replace the to
Troubleshooting1111-1111.4 Printer messagesIndicator functionsThe control panel has two indicatorsand one button. The control panel in-dicators provid
11Troubleshooting11-12Status messagesStatus messages indicate the current condition of the printer.Error messagesThese messages indicate errors which
Troubleshooting1111-13Service messageThis message indicates a serious fault that can be corrected only by anauthorized service technician. If this mes
Setting up the printer22-3Optional accessories12No. Description No. Description1 Face-up tray(printed side up)2 Lower feeder unit (Tray 2)(500-sheet c
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Specifications1212-112 Specifications12.1 Safety specifications12.2 Technical specifications✎To check on the availability of third-party options, such
12Specifications12-2Lower feeder unit (option)Paper/Media • Plain paper (16 to 24 lbs; 60 to 90 g/m2)• Transparencies• Envelopes• Thick paper (24 to 4
Specifications1212-3SDRAM-DIMM expansion memory (option)Parallel interface connectors and cablesUSB interface connectors and cablesCAUTIONDanger of fi
12Specifications12-412.3 Our concern for environmental protectionAs an ENERGY STAR®Partner, we have determined that this machinemeets the ENERGY STAR®
Specifications1212-512.4 FCC Part 15 - Radio Frequency DevicesFor US UsersNOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim-its fo
12Specifications12-612.5 Interference-Causing Equipment Standard (ICES-003 ISSUE 3)For Canadian usersThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Cana
Specifications1212-712.9 Safety informationThis section contains detailed instructions on the operation and mainte-nance of this machine. To achieve o
12Specifications12-8WARNING• Do not modify this product, as a fire, electrical shock, or breakdown couldresult. If the product employs a laser, the la
Specifications1212-9CAUTION• Do not use flammable sprays, liquids, or gases near this product, as a firecould result.• Do not leave a toner unit or dr
2Setting up the printer2-4Printer control panelThe control panel has two indicators and one button.For further information on the control panel, see p
12Specifications12-1012.10 Working safely with your laser printerNotes on your safety and operating safetyWorking improperly with the printer can resu
Specifications1212-11➜ Do not place any heavy objects on the machine.➜ Do not open any covers on the machine while printing is in progress.➜ Do not sw
12Specifications12-12Laser safetyThis is a page printer which operates by means of a laser. There is no pos-sibility of danger from the laser, provide
Specifications1212-13Laser safety labelA laser safety label is attached to the outside of the machine as shown be-low.For United States usersCDRH Regu
12Specifications12-14For users in all countriesCAUTIONUse of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other thanthose specified in this manu
Specifications1212-15VARNING!Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna bruksanvisning specifi-cerats, kan användaren utsättas förosynliglaserstrål
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IndexI-1IndexAAdvance options (PostScript printer driver)Windows 2000 ...5-1
IndexI-2Windows 2000 ... 5-12Drum cartridge ...
IndexI-3Memory module ...9-4NNotes on installation ...
Setting up the printer22-52.2 Installing your laser printerPlace of installationSet up the printer in a place that isG dry and free from dustG onastab
IndexI-4device options ... 4-6installing under Windows 2000 ...
IndexI-5System requirements ...3-1TTechnical specification ...
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2Setting up the printer2-6Space requirementsBe sure to provide enough space around the printer to ensure easy printeroperation, paper and toner replac
Setting up the printer22-72.3 Setting up your laser printerLoading paper in Tray 11 Remove the tray cover.2Squeeze the right media guide andopen the m
iiTrademarksThe following are registered trademarks of MINOLTA-QMS, Inc.: QMS and theMINOLTA-QMS logo. Minolta, Fine-ART, and PagePro are trademarks o
2Setting up the printer2-8❍ If you installed an optional face-up tray and you want the sheetsto come out face up, then openthe face-up tray instead of
Setting up the printer22-9Connecting the power cordWARNINGUse only the power cord shipped with the printer. Using the wrongpower cord may lead to a sh
2Setting up the printer2-10Turning the printer on and off✎NoteImproper handling may damage the printer!- Never turn off the printer while a print job
Setting up the printer22-11Printing a configuration pageAfter you have set up and turned on the printer, you should print a config-uration page to ens
2Setting up the printer2-12Connecting the printer to a computerParallel interface (Windows XP/2000/Me/98/95/NT 4.0)1Turn off both the printer and PC.2
Setting up the printer22-13USB interface (Windows XP/2000/Me/98)✎NoteWindows 95/NT4.0 do not support USB connections.1Turn off both the PC and the pri
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Installing a printer driver33-13 Installing a printer driver3.1 Minimum system requirementsWindowsG IBM-compatible PC with a Pentium 133 MHz processor
3Installing a printer driver3-23.2 Notes on installing the printer driverDon’t be afraid of the installation!The installation program is designed so t
Installing a printer driver33-33.3 Installing the USB device driver (Windows)When connecting the printer to your PC with a USB cable, install the USBd
iiiContents1 Introduction1.1 Welcome ...1-11.2 Roadmap of this ma
3Installing a printer driver3-47When the next dialog box displays, check the “Specify a location” box,and then choose [Browse].8Browse the CD-ROM and
Installing a printer driver33-5To install the USB device driver under Windows Me1Turn on your PC.2Turn on the printer.3When Windows and the printer ar
3Installing a printer driver3-68Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.9When the following dialog box displays, choose [Fi
Installing a printer driver33-7To install the USB device driver under Windows 2000If the printer is connected to the PC using a USB cable, USB Printin
3Installing a printer driver3-85Choose [Cancel] to close the “Found New Hardware Wizard” dialogbox.6Right-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop,
Installing a printer driver33-910Choose [Next] to display the next dialog box.11Check the “Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)”op
3Installing a printer driver3-1017When the following dialog box displays, choose [Finish] to finish in-stalling the USB device driver.18 Choose [Yes]
Installing a printer driver33-11To install the USB device driver under Windows XPIf the printer is connected to the PC using a USB cable, USB Printing
3Installing a printer driver3-125Choose [Cancel] to close the “Found New Hardware Wizard” dialogbox.6Choose [Start], and then choose “My Computer.”7Ch
Installing a printer driver33-1310Choose the “Driver” tab of the USB Printing Support Properties dialogbox, and then choose [Update Driver...].11Choos
ivTo install the USB device driver under Windows 98... 3-3To install the USB device driver under Windows Me...
3Installing a printer driver3-1412When the next dialog appears, check the “Don’t search. I will choosethe driver to install” box, and then choose [Nex
Installing a printer driver33-153.4 Installing the printer driver using the installer (AutoRun) under WindowsThe CD-ROM supplied with the printer star
3Installing a printer driver3-163.5 Installing the printer driver under Windows 95For a simple way of installing the printer driver, we recommend usin
Installing a printer driver33-176Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.7Check that the “MINOLTA-QMS PagePro 1250E” printe
3Installing a printer driver3-185Choose [Next].6Select “Local Printer.”7Choose [Next].8Choose [Have Disk], and then choose [Browse].9Browse the CD-ROM
Installing a printer driver33-193.6 Installing the printer driver under Windows 98/MeFor a simple way of installing the printer driver, we recommend u
3Installing a printer driver3-204Choose the “Display a list of all the drivers in a specific” button, andthen choose [Next].5Check “Printer,” and then
Installing a printer driver33-212Turn on the PC.After Windows starts, the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box dis-plays.3 Insert the CD-ROM that came w
3Installing a printer driver3-2210Check that the “MINOLTA-QMS PagePro 1250E” printer icon is dis-played in the Printers dialog box. To display the Pri
Installing a printer driver33-235Choose [Next].6Select “Local Printer.”7Choose [Next].8Choose [Have Disk], and then choose [Browse].9Browse the CD-ROM
v5 Working with the Windows PostScript printer drivers5.1 Displaying printer driver settings(Windows Me/98/95, 2000, NT 4.0) ...
3Installing a printer driver3-243.7 Installing the printer driver under Windows NT 4.0For a simple way of installing the printer driver, we recommend
Installing a printer driver33-2510Choose [OK], and then choose [Next].11Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.12Check tha
3Installing a printer driver3-263.8 Installing the printer driver under Windows 2000For a simple way of installing the printer driver, we recommend us
Installing a printer driver33-27For a USB connection:1Turn on your PC.2Turn on the printer.3When Windows and the printer are both ready, connect the p
3Installing a printer driver3-2811Check that the “MINOLTA-QMS PagePro 1250E” printer icon is dis-played in the Printers dialog box. To display the Pri
Installing a printer driver33-29To install the printer driver using the Add Printer Wizard1Turn on the PC.2After Windows starts, insert the CD-ROM tha
3Installing a printer driver3-3012Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.13Check that the “MINOLTA-QMS PagePro 1250E” prin
Installing a printer driver33-313.9 Installing the printer driver under Windows XPFor a simple way of installing the printer driver, we recommend usin
3Installing a printer driver3-32For a USB connection:1Turn on your PC2Turn on the printer.3When Windows and the printer are both ready, connect the pr
Installing a printer driver33-3311Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.✎NoteWith a USB connection, the USB device driver
viCollated ... 7-3Paper Source...
3Installing a printer driver3-344In “Pick a category” choose “Printers and Other Hardware.”5In “Pick a task” choose [Add a printer].6Choose [Next].7Se
Installing a printer driver33-358Choose [Next].9Choose the “Use the following port:” button, and specify the ports youwant to use and then choose [Nex
3Installing a printer driver3-363.10 Installing the PostScript printer driver under Mac OS✎NoteIf Mac OS X or later is being used, switch to the Class
Installing a printer driver33-37To specify the USB printer settingsUse the following procedure to specify the USB printer settings in order toprint th
3Installing a printer driver3-383.11 Uninstalling the PCL printer driver and USB devicedriverThis section describes how to uninstall the PagePro 1250E
Installing a printer driver33-392Double-click the “Add/Remove Programs” icon in the Control Paneldialog box to open the Add/Remove Programs Properties
3Installing a printer driver3-403For Windows Me/98/95/NT 4.0, select “MINOLTA-QMS PagePro1250E Printer,” and then choose [Add/Remove] to uninstall the
Installing a printer driver33-414Choose [Uninstall] to proceed with the uninstallation or [Cancel] toabort.5After the PagePro 1250E printer driver has
3Installing a printer driver3-42To uninstall the printer driver under Windows XP1Choose the [Start] button, and then choose“Control Panel.”2In “Pick a
Installing a printer driver33-434Select “MINOLTA-QMS PagePro 1250E” in the Uninstall dialog box.5Choose [Uninstall] to proceed with the uninstallation
viiResetting the counter for the toner cartridge...10-510.2 Replacing the drum cartridge ...
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Working with the Windows PCL printer drivers44-14 Working with the Windows PCLprinter drivers4.1 Displaying printer driver settings (Windows Me/98/95/
4Working with the Windows PCL printer drivers4-2GWindows 2000—From the File menu choose Printing Preferenc-es. The following window displays.GWindows
Working with the Windows PCL printer drivers44-34.3 Paper tabThe Paper tab allows you toG Select a media sizeG Define custom media sizesG Fit printed
4Working with the Windows PCL printer drivers4-44.4 Page Layout tabThe Page Layout tab allows you toG Specify manual duplex printing (you cannot duple
Working with the Windows PCL printer drivers44-54.5 Quality tabThe Quality tab allows you toG Turn on/off Toner Save modeG Optimize the print quality
4Working with the Windows PCL printer drivers4-64.6 Device Option tabThe Device Option tab allows you toG Activate the optional lower feeder unit (Tra
Working with the Windows PostScript printer drivers55-15 Working with the Windows PostScriptprinter drivers5.1 Displaying printer driver settings (Win
5Working with the Windows PostScript printer drivers5-2GWindows 2000—From the File menu choose Printing Preferenc-es... The Printing Preferences windo
Working with the Windows PostScript printer drivers55-33In Pick a task choose View installed printers or fax printers.4Select the MINOLTA-QMS PagePro
viii12.7 CISPR 22 and local rules ... 12-612.8 Acoustic Noise...
5Working with the Windows PostScript printer drivers5-45.4 Device Options tab (Windows Me/98/95)Available printer memoryThis item allows you to specif
Working with the Windows PostScript printer drivers55-5G Proof Print—Stops printing after the first copy of a multi-copy print jobso that you can conf
5Working with the Windows PostScript printer drivers5-65.5 Page Setup tab (Windows NT 4.0)The Page Setup tab allows you toG Specify a media sizeG Spec
Working with the Windows PostScript printer drivers55-75.6 Advanced tab (Windows NT 4.0)The Advanced tab allows you to control and fine-tune many of t
5Working with the Windows PostScript printer drivers5-85.7 Device Settings tab (Windows NT 4.0)The Device Settings tab for Windows NT 4.0 is integrate
Working with the Windows PostScript printer drivers55-95.8 Layout tab (Windows 2000)The Layout tab allows you toG Specify the orientation of the media
5Working with the Windows PostScript printer drivers5-105.9 Paper/Quality tab (Windows 2000)The Paper/Quality tab allows you toG Specify a media sourc
Working with the Windows PostScript printer drivers55-11Advanced Options (Windows 2000)Choose the Advanced... button on either the Layout tab or the P
5Working with the Windows PostScript printer drivers5-125.10 Device Settings tab (Windows 2000)The Device Settings tab for Windows 2000 is integrated
Working with the Windows printer tools66-16 Working with the Windows printertoolsThe Windows printer tools include the following:G Status MonitorG Pri
Introduction11-11 Introduction1.1 WelcomeThank you for purchasing a PagePro 1250E.So you can use your new laser printer effectively and achieve the be
6Working with the Windows printer tools6-26.2 Opening the Status MonitorThe Status Monitor allows you to monitor the printer and the progress ofcurren
Working with the Windows printer tools66-36.3 Monitoring print jobs with the Status MonitorG When the background of the printer graphic is green, the
6Working with the Windows printer tools6-46.4 Opening the Printer Control PanelThe Printer Control Panel lets you check and/or alter the basic setting
Working with the Windows printer tools66-56.5 Paper tabThe Paper tab allows you toG Specify how the printer should respond to a media size error (the
6Working with the Windows printer tools6-66.6 Printer Setting tabThePrinterSettingtaballowsyoutoG Turn on/off the Power Save modeG Turn on/off the aut
Working with the Windows printer tools66-76.7 Test Print tabTheTestPrinttaballowsyoutoG Print a demonstration page, an overview of all printer functio
6Working with the Windows printer tools6-86.8 Counter tabThe Counter tab allows you toG Check the status of a counterG Reset a counter (when starting
Working with the Windows printer tools66-96.9 Configuration tabThe Configuration tab summarizes the most important printer settings forquick reference
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Working with the Macintosh printer driver77-17 Working with the Macintosh printerdriver7.1 Page Attributes settingsThe Page Setup dialog contains sett
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