Main
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Contents
1 About Your Printer
2 Printer Driver Configuration
3 Everyday Operations and Printer Care
4 Advanced Printer Operations
5 Options
6 Printer Jams and Troubleshooting
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7 Repacking the Printer
A Technical Specifications
B Notices
C Documentation on CD-ROM
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Introduction
Standard Product Documentation
Manuals on the CD-ROM
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Typographic Conventions
Printer Components
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Printer Components
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Control Panel
About Your Printer 1-5
Control Panel
Control Panel Indicators
When this indicator is blinking, the printer is warming up or is in Energy Saver mode.
Control Panel
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Control Panel Keys
Note:
Configuration Menu
Configuration Menu
About Your Printer 1-7
Language
Sample Page
Calibration Page
Engine
Error Recovery
Energy Saver
Print Density
Chain Inputbins
This menu item is available only if an optional media cassette is installed.
Network
IP (Internet) Address
HW (Hardware) Address
Subnet Mask
Connection Timeout
Ethernet Speed
Default Router
NMS1NMS3
NMSx Community Name
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
NMSx Address
Configuration Menu
NMSx Access
Service
Page Count
Clear Care
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Selecting the Crown Port
Configuring the Printer Driver
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Windows 95/98 Configuration Methods
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Configuring the Printer Driver
Printer Driver Configuration 2-5
Windows 2000/NT 4.0 Configuration Methods
Note:
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32-bit SuperDriver Setup
Printer Driver Controls for Windows 95/98/2000/NT 4.0
Configuring Paper Options
Printer Driver Configuration 2-9
Paper Size
Copies
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Collate
Reverse Page Order
Orientation
Printer Driver Configuration 2-11
Paper Source
Different Paper for 1st Page
1st Page
Paper Graphic
Duplex/Booklet
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N-up Style Buttons
Border Line
Watermark
Scaling
Printer Driver Configuration 2-17
First Page Only Button
In Background
Edit Watermark Button
Editing an Existing Watermark
Adding a New Watermark
See Configuring Watermark Edit Options on page 2-19 for a description of Watermark Edit options.
Deleting a Watermark
Configuring Watermark Edit Options
Watermark Graphic
Default Button
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Color
Color Match
Composite Black
Resolution
Fine Mode
Detail Button
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Configuring Device Options
Installable Options, Installed Option Lists, and Options Graphic
Information on the About Tab
Sharing the Printer
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Using the Crown Print Monitor
Components
The Crown Print Monitor uses TCP/IP socket 35 for high-performance data transfer.
Viewing the Crown Print Monitor
When printing, do not cancel a print job in the Crown Print Monitor while the job is paused.
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Media Sizes
Loading the Media Cassette
Paper Specifications
Prepare the Paper
Load the Cassette
Using Letterhead and Memo Media
Loading and Printing Letterhead and Memo Media
Using Media Other Than Paper
Using Envelopes
Loading and Printing Envelopes
Using Glossy Stock
Loading and Printing Glossy Stock
Using Labels
Loading and Printing Labels
If your label stock has a top-of-page, place the top-of-page toward the right side of the cassette.
Using Thick Stock
Using Transfer Media
Loading and Printing Transfer Media
Using Transparencies
Loading and Printing Transparencies
Imageable Areas
Working Within the Imageable Area
Duplexing and Imageable Area
Imageable Areas
Everyday Operations and Printer Care 3-15
Imageable Area
Plain Paper
Note:
Imageable Areas
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Glossy Stock, Labels, Thick Stock, Transfer Media, Transparencies
Envelopes
Print orientation is determined by your application.
Using Toner Cartridges
Toner Cartridge Life
Refilled Toner Cartridges
Ordering Toner Cartridges
Toner Cartridge Storage
Replacing a Toner Cartridge
Do not hold the toner cartridge vertically.
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Replacing the OPC Belt Cartridge
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The cartridge should slide easily into the printer. Dont force it.
Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle
Replacing the Cleaning Roller
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Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle
Replacing the Ozone Filter
Handling the Printer
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Cleaning the Printer
Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect all interface cables before cleaning.
Ziehen Sie den Netzstecker aus der Steckdose bevor Sie den Drucker reinigen.
Guidelines for Cleaning Inside the Printer
Cleaning the Transfer Unit
A dry cotton cloth and dry cotton swab are required for these procedures.
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Cleaning the OPC Belt Cartridge
Cleaning the Laser Lens
A dry cotton cloth or dry cotton swab is required for this procedure.
Cleaning the Paper Exit Rollers
A dry cotton cloth is required for this procedure.
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Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer
Everyday Operations and Printer Care 3-39
Maintenance Schedule
Cleaning Schedule
You should perform a thorough cleaning every 30,000 single-sided pages or 12 months.
Preventive Maintenance Schedule
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Replacement Schedule
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High-Resolution Printing
Minimum System Memory Requirements
Optimizing Printing Performance over a Parallel Port
ECP Setting Instructions
Cassette Chaining
Enabling/Disabling Cassette Chaining
Using the Configuration Menu
Duplex (2-Sided) Printing
Manual Duplexing
Auto Duplexing
Printing Sample Pages
Printing a Sample Page
Updating the Printer Driver/Monitor
You can view online help by clicking on any Help button.
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Updating System Software
What's Next?
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Additional Media Handling
Media Cassettes
Envelope Adapter
Postcard Adapter (Japanese Model Only)
Lower Feeder Unit (LFU)
What's in the Kit?
Unpacking the LFU
Installing the LFU
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098mati.eps
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Duplex Unit
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Dual In-Line Memory Modules
Installation Procedure
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Observe the keyed side of the DIMM to align it with the connector.
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Automatic Jam Recovery
Ensure that the media in the cassette is flat, especially on the leading edge.
Preventing Media Jams
Do not fan transparencies since this causes static.
Understanding the Media Path
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Media Jam Status Messages
Removing Media Jams
Misfeed Jams
Inner Jams, Outer and Drum Jams
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Be careful not to touch the transfer drum while removing jammed media.
Duplex Unit Jams
Open the paper guide using the inner paper guide tab to avoid damaging the duplex unit.
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Be careful not to touch the transfer drum while removing jammed media.
Other Jams
Installation Troubleshooting
Status and Service Messages
Status and Service
Printer Jams and Troubleshooting 6-15
Status Messages
Note:
Status messages are not displayed while the printer is off line.
Status and Service
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Status and Service
Printer Jams and Troubleshooting 6-17
Status and Service
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Status and Service
Printer Jams and Troubleshooting 6-19
Service Messages
Status and Service
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Testing Ethernet Communication
ipaddress
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Printer Problem Checklist
Installation Guide
DeskLaser
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OPC Belt Cartridge Problems
Control Panel Problems
Paper Jam Message Stays On
Printer Resets
Printer Driver/Print Monitor Problems
Output Problems
600x600, 1200x600 dpi Printing Unavailable at Rated Speed
Blank Pages
Not All Pages Print
Duplex Unit Problems
Print Quality Problems
Image Defects
Specific
The following examples are based on 11"x17" media orientation.
Colored Bands, Horizontal Banding
Blurred or Lightly Stained Background
Insufficient Gloss or Fusing
Irregular Print, Mottled Image
Missing Image at Edge
Mixed Color Image, Color Misregistration
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Too Light
Toner Smudges, Residual Images
Uneven Print Density
Vertical Streaking
Dashed Lines Not Printing
Placing a Service Call
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Storing the Printer
Dispose of the oil in accordance with local safety laws and regulations.
Relocating the Printer
Repacking the Printer
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What's Involved?
Remove the Cables and Media Tray(s)
Remove the Toner Cartridges
Prepare the Fuser Unit
Dispose of the oil in accordance with local safety laws and regulations.
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Change the Waste Toner Bottle
Remove the Duplex Unit
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Remove the Lower Feeder Unit(s)
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Repack the Printer
Checklist
Repacking
prominently
Ensure the shipping carton rests squarely on top of the pallet.
Dont ship these items if youre returning the printer for service.
Strapping/Buckling
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Requirements
Location Requirements
Power Requirements
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Energy Star Compliance
Year 2000 (Y2K) Compliance
Recommended PC Configuration
Engine and Controller
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Engine and Controller Specifications
The following table defines the maximum print speed in Pages Per Minute (ppm) .
Engine Print SpeedSimplex
Engine and Controller
Technical Specifications A-7
Print SpeedDuplex
The following table defines the maximum print speed in Pages Per Minute (ppm) .
General
Keyed toner cartridges are available from your local vendor.
Consumable Life Expectancies
Consumables for the magicolor 6100 DeskLaser are available from your local vendor. See the
for a list of locations and telephone numbers.
Engine and Controller
Controller
Technical Specifications A-9
Engine and Controller
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Electrical
Voltage and Power
Current
Engine and Controller
Technical Specifications A-11
Environmental
Engine and Controller
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Physical
Print Media
Technical Specifications A-13
Print Media
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Print Media
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Do not print on perforated paper (including 3-hole-punched paper).
PC Cable Pinouts
Technical Specifications A-15
PC Cable Pinouts
Centronics/IEEE 1284 Parallel
Notes to the Table
Direction refers to the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer.
Ethernet
10BaseT/100BaseTX RJ45
Regulatory
Technical Specifications A-17
Regulatory
Warranty Considerations
Consumables and Your Warranty
Electrostatic Discharge and Your Warranty
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Manual Notice
FCC Compliance Statement
Canadian Users Notice
Laser Safety
International Notices
Power Cord
Voltage
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Viewing Manuals on the CD-ROM
Viewing the Documentation
Using Adobe Acrobat Reader
About Adobe Acrobat Reader
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Index
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