Konica-minolta magicolor 2530 DL User Manual

magicolor 2530 DL User’s Guide®A00V-9566-00A1800818-001A

Getting Acquainted with Your Printer2Getting Acquainted with Your PrinterSpace RequirementsTo ensure easy operation, consumable replacement and mainte

9Troubleshooting

Introduction94IntroductionThis chapter provides information to aid you in resolving printer problems you may encounter, or at least guide you to the p

Preventing Media Misfeeds 95Preventing Media MisfeedsMake sure that...Media matches the printer specifications.Media is flat, especially on the leadin

Understanding the Media Path96Understanding the Media PathUnderstanding the printer’s media path will help you locate media misfeeds.1 Output tray2 Tr

Clearing Media Misfeeds 97Media Misfeed Messages and Clearing ProceduresClearing a Media Misfeed in the Printer1Pull the lever, and then open the top

Clearing Media Misfeeds982Carefully pull out the drum car-tridge.NotePosition the removed drum cartridge as shown in the illustration at the right.Be

Clearing Media Misfeeds 994Remove any misfed media.!"Always remove the mis-fed media in the feed direction as shown only.If it is difficult to re

Clearing Media Misfeeds1005Return the fuser separator levers to their original positions.6Reinstall the drum cartridge.7Carefully close the top cover.

Clearing Media Misfeeds 101Clearing a Media Misfeed From Tray 21Pull out Tray 2 as far as possi-ble.2Lift up Tray 2 to remove it.3Remove any misfed pa

Getting Acquainted with Your Printer 3Printer PartsThe following drawings illustrate the parts of your printer referred to through-out this guide, so

Clearing Media Misfeeds1024Remove the lid from Tray 2, and then remove all paper from the tray.5Fan the paper, and align its edges.6Load the media in

Clearing Media Misfeeds 1037Reinsert Tray 2.Clearing a Media Misfeed from the Duplex Option1Open the duplex cover.2Carefully pull out the misfed media

Clearing Media Misfeeds1043Close the duplex cover.

Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds 105Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds!"Frequent misfeeds in any area indicate that area should be checked,

Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds106Media is misfeeding.The media is not cor-rectly positioned in the tray.Remove the misfed media and reposi-tion

Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds 107Media is misfeeding.Transparencies have collected static elec-tricity in the tray.Remove the transparencies an

Solving Other Problems108Solving Other Problems!"To order KONICA MINOLTA consumables, go to www.q-shop.com.Symptom Cause SolutionPrinter power is

Solving Other Problems 109Images cannot be printed from the digital camera.The digital camera transfer mode is not set to PictBridge.!"Printer on

Solving Other Problems110Printer returned to READY before the configura-tion menu was changed.The printer was in the configuration menu structure with

Solving Other Problems 111You are experienc-ing duplex problems.Media or settings are not correct.For autoduplexing, make sure that you have a duplex

Getting Acquainted with Your Printer4Rear View1—USB port2—10Base-T/100Base-TX(IEEE 802.3) Ethernet Interface portFront View with Options1—Dust cover2—

Solving Other Problems112You hear unusual noises.The printer is not level.Place the printer on a flat, hard, level surface.The tray is not installed c

Solving Problems with Printing Quality 113Solving Problems with Printing QualitySymptom Cause SolutionNothing is printed, or there are blank spots on

Solving Problems with Printing Quality114Image is too light; there is low image density.Laser lens is dirty. Clean the laser lens.The media is moist f

Solving Problems with Printing Quality 115The print or color density is uneven.One or more of the toner cartridges may be defective or low.Remove the

Solving Problems with Printing Quality116There are toner smudges or residual images.One or more of the toner cartridges are defective or installed inc

Solving Problems with Printing Quality 117Image defects.The laser lens is dirty. Clean the laser lens.A toner cartridge may be leaking.Remove the tone

Solving Problems with Printing Quality118If the problem is not resolved, even after all of the above have been per-formed, contact Technical Support w

Status, Error, and Service Messages 119Status, Error, and Service MessagesStatus, error, and service messages are displayed in the control panel mes-s

Status, Error, and Service Messages120Error Messages (Warning)This message... means... do this...DRUM LOWThe drum cartridge is near the end of its lif

Status, Error, and Service Messages 121Error Messages (Operator Call)This message... means... do this...COVER OPEN DUPLEXDuplex cover is open. Close t

2About theSoftware

Status, Error, and Service Messages122MEDIA JAMDUPLEX LOWERMedia has misfed in the duplex option.Locate and remove the misfeed.MEDIA JAMDUPLEX UPPERMe

Status, Error, and Service Messages 123X TONERNOT INSTALLEDThe X toner cartridge is not installed, or an unapproved toner cartridge is installed.Insta

Status, Error, and Service Messages124Service MessagesThese messages indicate a more serious fault that can only be corrected by a customer service en

10InstallingAccessories

Introduction126IntroductionNoteUse of accessories not manufactured or supported by KONICA MINOLTA will void your warranty. !"This chapter provide

Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) 127Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM)A dual in-line memory module (or DIMM) is a compact circuit board with sur-face-

Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM)128Required Memory during PrintingInstalling a DIMMNoteIt’s very important to protect the printer controller board an

Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) 1292Using a screwdriver, remove the screw on the back of the printer.3Remove the rear panel.!"Since there are t

Duplex Option1305Reinstall the panel and tighten the screw.6Reconnect all interface cables.7Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the printer.8Print a

Duplex Option 131Installing the Duplex Option1Turn off the printer.2Remove the two knockout plates and the tape.3Prepare the duplex option.!"Befo

Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM6Utilities and Documentation CD-ROMDrivers!"For details on the Macintosh and Linux printer drivers, refer to th

Duplex Option1324Install the duplex option.5Open the cover of the duplex option.!"Since the duplex option is not yet secured to the printer, hold

Tray 2 1336While pushing in the knobs, turn them clockwise until they are horizontal.The duplex option is secured in place.!"Make sure that both

Tray 2134Installing Tray 2NoteSince consumables are installed in the printer, be sure to keep the printer level when moving it in order to prevent acc

Dust Cover 135Dust CoverWhen the dust cover is attached to Tray 1, the media is protected from dust, and operating noises from printing are reduced. W

Dust Cover1363Attach the lid to the dust cover tray.Loading Media in Tray 1 with the Dust Cover Installed1Remove the lid from the dust cover, and then

Dust Cover 1373Load the media face up in the tray.!"Do not load above the M mark.Do not load more than 10 envelopes or 50 sheets of labels, post-

AAppendix

Safety Specifications140Safety SpecificationsTechnical SpecificationsPrinterPrinterSafety standards U.S. model UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03Eur

Technical Specifications 141Print speed SimplexMonochrome: 20.0 pages per minute for A4, Letter (plain paper)Full color: 5.0 pages per minute for A4,

System Requirements 7System Requirements#Personal computer–Pentium 2:400 MHz (Pentium 3:500 MHz or higher is recommended.)–Power Mac G3 or later (G4 o

Technical Specifications142Power supply 110 to 127 V, 50 to 60 Hz 220 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz Power consumption 100 V/120 V: 1100 W220 to 240 V: 1100 WE

Technical Specifications 143Consumable Life Expectancy Chart !"The values shown for the toner cartridge and drum cartridge indicate the number of

Our Concern for Environmental Protection144Our Concern for Environmental ProtectionAs an ENERGY STAR® Partner, we have determined that this machine me

IndexIndex145AAccessories 126DIMMs 127Duplex option 130Dust cover 135Tray 2 133Antistatic protection 126BBasic tab 12Booklet binding 111CConfiguration

Index146LLabels 47Layout tab 12Letterhead 48Loading media 52MMaintenance 82MediaClearing misfeeds 96Imageable area 51Loading 52Path 96Preventing misfe

Selecting Driver Options/Defaults (For Windows)8Selecting Driver Options/Defaults (For Windows)Before you start working with your printer, you are adv

Uninstalling the Printer Driver (For Windows) 97Click Apply.!"Depending on the version of the operating system, Apply may not appear. If this is

Using the Printer Driver10Windows 2000/Me/98SE/NT 4.01From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Printers to display the Printers director

Using the Printer Driver 11Easy SetClick Save to save the current settings. Specify a Name and Comment to access the settings for use again later.#Nam

Thank YouThank you for purchasing a magicolor 2530 DL. You have made an excellent choice. Your magicolor 2530 DL is specially designed for optimal per

Using the Printer Driver12Basic TabThe Basic Tab allows you to#Specify the orientation of the media#Specify the size of the original document#Select t

Using the Printer Driver 13#Print the watermark on the background#Lighten the density of the watermark#Print the watermark on only the first pageQuali

3Using theWindows StatusDisplay andPrinter StatusMonitor Center

Working with the Status Display16Working with the Status DisplayIntroductionThe Status Display shows information about the current status of the print

Recognizing Status Display Alerts 17#Printing Status—Displays the status of the current print job.#Select Popup Message—Allows you to choose which mes

Working With the Printer Status Monitor Center18Working With the Printer Status Monitor CenterIntroductionPrinter Status Monitor Center is an applicat

Working With the Printer Status Monitor Center 19Using the Printer Status Monitor Center#Printer Name—Displays the model name of the local printer or

Recognizing Printer Status Monitor Center Alerts20#OptionsRecognizing Printer Status Monitor Center AlertsIf a red or yellow icon appears, open Status

4Printer ControlPanel andConfigurationMenu

SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENTThis package contains the following materials provided by Konica Minolta Business Technolo-gies, Inc. (KMBT): software inclu

About the Control Panel22About the Control PanelThe control panel, located on the top of the printer, allows you to direct the printer’s operation. In

About the Control Panel 23No. Key Function3 # Moves up in the menu structure# Within a menu choice that is changeable char-acter by character, scrolls

About the Control Panel24Toner Supply IndicatorsThe indicators shown below will appear, indicating the amount of toner that remains in the yellow (Y),

Configuration Menu Overview 25Configuration Menu OverviewThe magicolor 2530 DL configuration menu accessible from the control panel is structured as s

Configuration Menu Overview26DHCP:xxBOOTP:xxIP ADDRESSxxx.xxx.xxx.xxxSUBNET MASKxxx.xxx.xxx.xxxGATEWAYxxx.xxx.xxx.xxxMAC ADDRESS00206BxxxxxxHTTP:xxSNM

Configuration Menu Overview 27IMAGE QUALITYxxxPAPER SIZExxxMEDIA TYPExxxLAYOUTxxxxMENUDIRECT PRINTBRIGHTNESSxxxSHARPNESSxxxAUTO ROTATExxx

Configuration Menu Overview28Special Pages MenuLanguage MenuEngine Menu!"All factory default values are shown in bold.PRINT CON-FIG PAGEPrint the

Configuration Menu Overview 29TONER EMPTYSettingsSTOP / CONTINUEWhen set to CONTINUE, printing continues even if the toner cartridge is empty.When set

Configuration Menu Overview30TRAY CHAININGSettingsON / OFFWhen set to ON, the printer automatically switches to a different tray containing media of t

Configuration Menu Overview 31Network MenuIf the printer is connected to a network, the following settings should be spec-ified. For details about eac

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

Configuration Menu Overview32GATEWAYSetting192.168.1.1If a router is used on the network, enter the IP address of the router. Use the Up, Down, Left,

Configuration Menu Overview 33FORCED MODESSettingsAUTO/AUTO/ON / AUTO/FULL/ON / AUTO/HALF/ON / 100M/AUTO/ON / 100M/FULL/ON / 100M/FULL/OFF / 100M/HALF

Configuration Menu Overview34Consumables MenuBLACK TONERThe approximate percentage of toner remaining in the black toner cartridge. CYAN TONERThe appr

Configuration Menu Overview 35Direct Print MenuThese settings are overridden by any settings configured within the digital camera. For details on dire

Configuration Menu Overview36AUTO ROTATESettingsOFF / ONPrints with the image rotated so that it fits the size of the paper.When set to ON, the image

5Direct Print

Direct Printing38Direct PrintingIf a digital camera with PictBridge (1.0 or later) is connected to the printer through a USB connection, images stored

Direct Printing 392Connect the USB cable to the digital camera and to the direct print port. !"A USB cable is not included with the printer and m

6Using Media

ContentsContentsi1 Introduction ... 1Getting Acqua

Media Specifications42Media SpecificationsWhat types and sizes of media can I load? Media Media Size Tray* Duplex Inch MillimeterA4 8.2 x 11.7 210.0

Media Specifications 43 !"For custom sizes, use the printer driver to specify the settings within the ranges shown in the above table.Media Media

Media Types44Media TypesBefore purchasing a large quantity of special media, do a trial print with the same media and check the print quality.Keep med

Media Types 45!"Keep media between 35% and 85% relative humidity. Toner does not adhere well to moist or wet paper.#Layered #Adhesive#Folded, cre

Media Types46EnvelopesPrint on the front (address) side only. Some parts of the envelope consist of three layers of paper—the front, back, and flap. A

Media Types 47LabelsA sheet of labels consists of a face sheet (the printing surface), adhesive, and a carrier sheet:#The face sheet must follow the p

Media Types48#Are precut or perforatedLetterheadTry printing your data on a sheet of plain paper first to check placement. PostcardTry printing your d

Media Types 49Use postcards that are#Approved for laser printersDO NOT use postcards that are#Coated#Designed for inkjet printers#Precut or perforated

Media Types50!"If you have problems feeding 50 sheets, try loading only 1–10 sheets at a time. Loading a large number of transparencies at one ti

Media Types 51What Is the Guaranteed Imageable (Printable) Area?The printable area on all media sizes is up to 4 mm (0.157") from the edges of th

ContentsiiUsing the Printer Driver 10Common Buttons 10OK 10Cancel 10Apply 10Help 10Easy Set 11Paper View 11Printer View 11Watermark View 11Quality Vie

Loading Media52Loading Media How do I load media?Take off the top and bottom sheets of a ream of paper. Holding a stack of approx-imately 200 sheets a

Loading Media 532Slide the media guides to pro-vide more space between them.3Load the paper face up in the tray.!"Do not load paper above the M m

Loading Media544Slide the media guides against the edges of the paper.Other MediaWhen loading media other than plain paper, set the media mode (for ex

Loading Media 553Slide the media guides to pro-vide more space between them.4Load the envelopes flap side down in the tray. !"Before loading enve

Loading Media565Slide the media guides against the edges of the envelopes.6Pull the lever, and then open the top cover.!"If there is paper in the

Loading Media 577Raise the fuser separator levers on the fuser unit.NoteSince a media misfeed or decreased print quality may occur, be sure to return

Loading Media588Carefully close the top cover.!"Before printing on media other than envelopes, be sure to move the fuser separator levers on the

Loading Media 593Slide the media guides to pro-vide more space between them.4Load the media face up in the tray.!"Up to 50 sheets can be loaded i

Loading Media60Tray 2Loading Plain Paper1Pull out Tray 2 as far as possi-ble.2Lift up Tray 2 to remove it.

Loading Media 613Remove the lid from Tray 2.4Press down the media pressure plate to lock it into place.5Load the paper face up in the tray.

ContentsiiiEngine Menu 28Network Menu 31Consumables Menu 34Direct Print Menu 355 Direct Print ...

Loading Media62!"Do not load above the 100% line. Up to 500 sheets (80 g/m2 [22 lb]) of plain paper can be loaded into the tray at one time.6Reat

Duplexing 63DuplexingSelect paper with high opacity for duplex (double-sided) printing. Opacity refers to how effectively paper blocks out what is wri

Output Tray641Load plain paper into the tray.2From the printer driver, specify the layout for duplex printing.3Click OK.!"With autoduplexing, the

Media Storage 65Media StorageHow do I store media?!Keep media on a flat, level surface in its original wrapper until it is time toload it.Media that h

7ReplacingConsumables

Replacing Consumables68Replacing ConsumablesNoteFailure to follow instructions as outlined in this manual could result in voiding your warranty.About

Replacing Consumables 69When replacing a toner cartridge, refer to the following table. For optimum print quality and performance, use only approved K

Replacing Consumables70TW A00V-072Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Yellow (Y) A00W121Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge -Magenta (M) A00W221Standard-

Replacing Consumables 71Keep toner cartridges: #In their packaging until you’re ready to install them.#In a cool, dry location away from sunlight (due

ContentsivCleaning the Media Feed Roller and Laser Lens 85Cleaning the Duplex Option Feed Rollers 88Cleaning the Media Feed Rollers for Tray 2 89Stori

Replacing Consumables72Replacing a Toner CartridgeNoteBe careful not to spill toner while replacing a toner cartridge. If toner spills, immediately wi

Replacing Consumables 732Pull the lever, and then open the top cover.!"If there is paper in the output tray, remove it. Fold up the output tray b

Replacing Consumables744Pull the handle on the toner car-tridge toward you, and then pull the toner cartridge up to remove it.!"Do not manually r

Replacing Consumables 757Remove the cover from the toner roller.!"Do not touch or scratch the toner roller.8Align the shaft on each end of the to

Replacing Consumables7610Close the front cover.11Carefully close the top cover.!"The printer must complete a calibration cycle (less than 2 minut

Replacing Consumables 77Replacing the Drum Cartridge1Pull the lever, and then open the top cover.!"If there is paper in the output tray, remove i

Replacing Consumables783Prepare a new drum cartridge.!"Do not touch the PC drum on the drum car-tridge.4Install the new drum cartridge.

Replacing Consumables 795Carefully close the top cover.!"The printer must complete a calibration cycle (less than 2 minutes) after the drum cartr

8Maintaining thePrinter

1Introduction

Maintaining the Printer82Maintaining the PrinterCAUTIONRead all caution and warning labels carefully, making sure to follow any instructions contained

Maintaining the Printer 83#Do not leave the printer’s covers open for any length of time, especially in well-lit places; light may damage the drum car

Cleaning the Printer84Cleaning the PrinterCAUTIONBe sure to turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning.ExteriorReadyReadyErrorErro

Cleaning the Printer 85InteriorCleaning the Media Feed Roller and Laser Lens1Pull the lever, and then open the top cover.!"If there is paper in t

Cleaning the Printer86NotePosition the removed drum cartridge as shown in the illustration at the right.Be sure to keep the drum cartridge horizontal

Cleaning the Printer 874Clean the laser lens by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth.5Reinstall the drum cartridge.BOTTOM VIEW

Cleaning the Printer886Carefully close the top cover.Cleaning the Duplex Option Feed Rollers1Open the duplex cover.2Clean the feed rollers by wiping t

Cleaning the Printer 893Carefully close the duplex cover.Cleaning the Media Feed Rollers for Tray 21Lift the printer off of Tray 2 and temporarily pla

Storing the Printer903Lift the printer and reinstall it on top of Tray 2.Storing the PrinterNoteIf this printer is not to be used for an extended peri

Storing the Printer 91NoteSince a media misfeed or decreased print quality may occur, be sure to return the levers on the fuser unit to the setting fo