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Cassette Chainingmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide4-4The method of accessing and changing the BIOS settings varies for each PC vendor (and in

Duplex (2-Sided) PrintingAdvanced Printer Operations 4-5Duplex (2-Sided) Printing»Note: Duplexing is only supported on plain paper and limited thick s

Updating the Printer Driver/Monitormagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide4-62 Press Menu.3 Press the right or left arrow key until SAMPLE PAGE app

Updating System SoftwareAdvanced Printer Operations 4-73 Select Install Printer Utility and Driver from the list.The Printer Utilities Installation sc

Updating System Softwaremagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide4-8After downloading, use this procedure to update the system software:1 Turn on the

5OptionsIn This Chapter . . .“Additional Media Handling” on page 5-2“Lower Feeder Unit (LFU)” on page 5-3“Duplex Unit” on page 5-10“Dual In-Line M

Additional Media Handlingmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide5-2Additional Media HandlingMedia CassettesThe standard printer configuration provi

Lower Feeder Unit (LFU)Options 5-36 Install the postcard adapter onto the cassette as shown.7 Adjust the media guides to the length and width of the p

Lower Feeder Unit (LFU)magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide5-4Unpacking the LFU1 Remove the feeder from the shipping carton, and place it on a f

Lower Feeder Unit (LFU)Options 5-52 Move the lower feeder unit to a table or flat surface near the printer.3 Position the LFU cable connector away fro

1About Your PrinterIn This Chapter . . .“Standard Product Documentation” on page 1-2“Printer Components” on page 1-4“Control Panel” on page 1-5“Co

Lower Feeder Unit (LFU)magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide5-6For dual LFU installations: align the positioning pins and set one LFU on top of t

Lower Feeder Unit (LFU)Options 5-77 Install the metal bracket underneath the side of the printer just below the con-nector.Holding the bracket at a sl

Lower Feeder Unit (LFU)magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide5-810 Remove the cassette from the printer.You should be able to see the metal cou-pl

Lower Feeder Unit (LFU)Options 5-913 Install the right side cover(s).14 Install the left side cover(s).a Attach the rotation slot on the cover to the

Duplex Unitmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide5-1016 Adjust the anchor feet on the right side of the LFU(s) to level the printer.17 Plug the pr

Duplex UnitOptions 5-113 Remove the upper paper exit cover from the top-rear of the printer.4 Facing the back of the printer, using a small coin or fl

Duplex Unitmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide5-129 Fasten the two thumbscrews to lock the duplex unit into place.10 Close the duplex unit top

Dual In-Line Memory ModulesOptions 5-1313 Reattach the left side cover.14 Plug the printer in and turn it on.»Note: In compliance with UL guidelines,

Dual In-Line Memory Modulesmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide5-14If an antistatic wrist strap is provided in your printer option kit, attach o

Dual In-Line Memory ModulesOptions 5-154 If you need to remove a DIMM before installing one, remove it as follows; otherwise skip to step 5.»Note: If

Standard Product Documentationmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide1-2 IntroductionThis chapter provides information about your product documenta

Printer Cabinetmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide5-1610 Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the printer.»Note: In compliance with UL guideli

6Printer Jams and TroubleshootingIn This Chapter . . .“Automatic Jam Recovery” on page 6-3“Preventing Media Jams” on page 6-3“Understanding the Med

magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide6-2“Printer Problem Checklist” on page 6-23“OPC Belt Cartridge Problems” on page 6-24“Control Panel Probl

Automatic Jam RecoveryPrinter Jams and Troubleshooting 6-3IntroductionThis chapter provides information to aid you in resolving printer problems you m

Preventing Media Jamsmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide6-4If you have problems with double feeding, remove the media from the cassette and fa

Understanding the Media PathPrinter Jams and Troubleshooting 6-5Understanding the Media PathUnderstanding the printer’s media path will help you locat

Understanding the Media Pathmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide6-6With Optional Duplex UnitUnderstanding the printer’s media path will help you

Media Jam Status MessagesPrinter Jams and Troubleshooting 6-7Media Jam Status MessagesWhen a jam occurs, the message window on the control panel displ

Removing Media Jamsmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide6-8Misfeed Jams1 Remove the media cassette(s).2 Pull out the jammed media.3 Ensure that t

Removing Media JamsPrinter Jams and Troubleshooting 6-92 Remove the jammed media by pulling it toward you.3 Close the printer’s rear cover.4 If there

Standard Product DocumentationAbout Your Printer 1-3Other Reference SourcesDon’t forget that your application documentation, host operating system doc

Removing Media Jamsmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide6-106 If you cannot reach the media from the top of the fuser or the media will not come

Removing Media JamsPrinter Jams and Troubleshooting 6-11Duplex Unit Jams1 Open the duplex unit top cover.2 Remove the jammed media.3 Close the duplex

Removing Media Jamsmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide6-12If the media did not come out easily or if you cannot reach the media from this area,

Removing Media JamsPrinter Jams and Troubleshooting 6-1313 If the media doesn’t come out eas-ily, open the fuser roller pressure release levers (one a

Installation Troubleshootingmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide6-14Installation Troubleshooting If you’ve followed all of the instructions in t

Status and Service MessagesPrinter Jams and Troubleshooting 6-15Status Messages»Note: Status messages are not displayed while the printer is off line.

Status and Service Messagesmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide6-16ENERGY SAVERThe printer is in energy saver mode to reduce power consumption d

Status and Service MessagesPrinter Jams and Troubleshooting 6-17IDLEThe printer is on line, but no jobs are in process.No action needed.INNER JAMMedia

Status and Service Messagesmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide6-18PUT SIZE PAPER ININPUTBIN BINThe Engine/Chain Inputbins is set to Off and the

Status and Service MessagesPrinter Jams and Troubleshooting 6-19Service MessagesThis service message... Means...CALL FOR SERVICE C3 NVRAM ERRORAn erro

Printer Componentsmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide1-4Printer Components029mati.epsFront coverTop coverFront cover Front viewTo p cover Power

Status and Service Messagesmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide6-20* DUP CTRLR HW: Duplex Controller Hardware error. **The error messages P1 thr

Testing Ethernet CommunicationPrinter Jams and Troubleshooting 6-21Testing Ethernet Communication Make sure the printer is on and connected to your ne

Testing Ethernet Communicationmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide6-22If your printer isn’t detected on the network, which is usually caused by

Printer Problem ChecklistPrinter Jams and Troubleshooting 6-23Printer Problem Checklist This section contains a list of possible printer problems and

OPC Belt Cartridge Problemsmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide6-243 Is the printer receiving data from the computer?If the Data indicator blink

Printer Driver/Print Monitor ProblemsPrinter Jams and Troubleshooting 6-25see if there is a correlation between your use of a certain application and

Duplex Unit Problemsmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide6-263 If these solutions do not work, contact your local vendor.Not All Pages Print If t

Print Quality ProblemsPrinter Jams and Troubleshooting 6-272 Ensure that you have not mixed media types in your media cassette.3 Ensure that your docu

Image Defectsmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide6-281 Check that you are using the correct type media.2 If you are printing on thick stock, ens

Image DefectsPrinter Jams and Troubleshooting 6-29Specific Listed next are several print quality problems with possible solutions. Try the solutions i

Control PanelAbout Your Printer 1-5Control PanelControl Panel IndicatorsIndicator Off OnThe printer is not ready to print.»Note: When this indicator i

Image Defectsmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide6-30Insufficient Gloss or FusingIrregular Print, Mottled ImageIf there is insufficient gloss of

Image DefectsPrinter Jams and Troubleshooting 6-31Missing Image at EdgeMixed Color Image, Color Misregistration If the edge of an image is missing or

Image Defectsmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide6-32SpottingToo DarkIf spots appear on the printed image:Check the surface of the OPC belt car

Image DefectsPrinter Jams and Troubleshooting 6-33Too LightToner Smudges, Residual ImagesIf images appear too light:Remove the toner cartridges and g

Image Defectsmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide6-34Uneven Print DensityVertical StreakingIf the print density is uneven:Remove the toner cart

Placing a Service CallPrinter Jams and Troubleshooting 6-35Dashed Lines Not PrintingPlacing a Service Call  If you have a problem you cannot resolve,

7Repacking the PrinterIn This Chapter . . .“Storing the Printer” on page 7-2“Relocating the Printer” on page 7-3“Repacking the Printer” on page 7-4

Storing the Printermagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide7-2 Caution: Failure to follow the instructions provided in this chapter could void your

Relocating the PrinterRepacking the Printer 7-3Relocating the PrinterOccasionally, you may have to move your printer to a different location, either n

Control Panelmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide1-6Control Panel Keys»Note: The Media key has no function on the magicolor 6100 DeskLaser model

Repacking the Printermagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide7-4Repacking the PrinterIf you need to relocate or ship your printer after it’s been in

Repacking the PrinterRepacking the Printer 7-52 Remove the toner cartridges.3 Prepare the fuser unit for shipment (includes removing the fuser oil bot

Repacking the Printermagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide7-61 With the printer’s top cover open, at the top of the fuser, rotate the two lock le

Repacking the PrinterRepacking the Printer 7-75 Stuff several clean, wadded paper towels into the space normally occupied by the oil bottle to absorb

Repacking the Printermagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide7-89 Pull the two tension release levers toward the front of the printer until they loc

Repacking the PrinterRepacking the Printer 7-9Remove the Duplex Unit»Note: If you don’t have a duplex unit installed, skip to the next section.1 Close

Repacking the Printermagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide7-104 Open the duplex unit top cover and loosen the two thumbscrews until the duplex un

Repacking the PrinterRepacking the Printer 7-11Remove the Lower Feeder Unit(s)»Note: If you don’t have a lower feeder unit installed, skip to the next

Repacking the Printermagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide7-125 Remove the media tray from the printer, and then rotate the metal coupler arm tow

Repacking the PrinterRepacking the Printer 7-13Repack the PrinterIf you need replacement packaging, in the United States, call MINOLTA-QMS Spares at (

Configuration MenuAbout Your Printer 1-7Configuration MenuAccesses menu or chooses a displayed menu option. YesReturns to the previous selection or op

Repacking the Printermagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide7-14RepackingIf the printer is not strapped to the pallet or if the RMA number is not

Repacking the PrinterRepacking the Printer 7-15Instructions1 Thread one end of the strapping through the wooden pallet.2 Pull the two ends of the stra

Repacking the Printermagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide7-167 Pull all of the remaining slack of the strapping through this side of the buckle,

ATechnical SpecificationsIn This Appendix . . .“Requirements” on page A-2“Engine and Controller Specifications” on page A-6“Print Media” on page A-

Requirements magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User’s GuideA-2Requirements Location RequirementsAway from cooling and heating sources, extreme temperature cha

RequirementsTechnical Specifications A-3Power Requirements WARNING! Connect the power plug to an outlet with the same rated voltage as the printer (1

Requirements magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User’s GuideA-4einen geerdeten AC Ausgang mit geregeltem Gleichstrom mit 120 V oder 220-240 V. Der Erdungsansluß

RequirementsTechnical Specifications A-5Energy Star Compliance Year 2000 (Y2K) ComplianceRecommended PC ConfigurationPrinter performance depends upon

Engine and Controller Specifications magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User’s GuideA-6Engine and Controller SpecificationsEnginePrint Speed—Simplex The followi

Engine and Controller SpecificationsTechnical Specifications A-7Print Speed—DuplexThe following table defines the maximum print speed in Pages Per Min

Configuration Menumagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide1-8LanguageStatus and error messages as well as configuration menus and options can be dis

Engine and Controller Specifications magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User’s GuideA-8Consumable Life Expectancies The stated life expectancy of each consumabl

Engine and Controller SpecificationsTechnical Specifications A-9Controller Waste toner pack18,000 pages** at 5% coverage of each colorNotes*A plane i

Engine and Controller Specifications magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User’s GuideA-10ElectricalVoltage and Power Current Voltage and frequencyUS: 120 volts ±

Engine and Controller SpecificationsTechnical Specifications A-11Environmental Noise level Printing: Less than 55 dB (A)Standby: Less than 48 dB (A)Re

Engine and Controller Specifications magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User’s GuideA-12Physical Main Body Main Body with Lower Input FeederMain Body with Duple

Print MediaTechnical Specifications A-13Print Media Delivery Output tray: Face-downCapacity: 250 sheets of 20 lb bond (75 g/m2) paperInput sources Upp

Print Media magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User’s GuideA-14Media sizesMedia types and weightsType: Cut-sheetEnvelopes 16–24 lb bond (60-90 g/m²)Glossy Stock

PC Cable PinoutsTechnical Specifications A-15PC Cable Pinouts Centronics/IEEE 1284 Parallel This table gives the pinouts for the printer end of the Ce

PC Cable Pinouts magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User’s GuideA-16 Return denotes “twisted-pair return” and is to be connected at signal-ground level. When w

RegulatoryTechnical Specifications A-17Regulatory CE Marking International (EU)EN 55022 Class B ITEEN 60950IEC 801-2 IEC 801-3IEC 801-4EmissionsProduc

Configuration MenuAbout Your Printer 1-9EngineThe following menus allow you to configure the hardware control settings of your printer.Error RecoveryW

Warranty Considerations magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User’s GuideA-18Warranty ConsiderationsVarious factors can affect a printer’s warranty. Two important

BNoticesIn This Appendix . . .“Manual Notice” on page B-2“FCC Compliance Statement” on page B-2“Canadian Users Notice” on page B-3“Laser Safety” o

Manual Noticemagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's GuideB-2Manual NoticeMINOLTA-QMS, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to this manual and to the

Canadian Users NoticeNotices B-3 Caution: Any modifications or changes to this product not expressly approved in writing by the manufacturer responsi

International Noticesmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's GuideB-4International NoticesPower Cord The following power cord requirements are in effect

CDocumentation on CD-ROMIn This Appendix . . .“Viewing Manuals on the CD-ROM” on page C-2“Using Adobe Acrobat Reader” on page C-2

Viewing Manuals on the CD-ROM magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's GuideC-2Viewing Manuals on the CD-ROMThe CD-ROM included with your printer contains

Using Adobe Acrobat ReaderDocumentation on CD-ROM C-3find these links in the table of contents, index, www addresses, and cross refer-ences. Click on

IndexAAccess option (SNMP)Privileges 1-15Additional memory 5-13AddressInternet, SNMP NMS 1-14Adjust x bin message 6-15Adobe Acrobat Reader C-3Advanced

TrademarksThe following are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Other product names mentioned in this manual may also be t

Configuration Menumagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide1-10Print DensityThis menu item allows you to adjust the amount of toner applied during th

I-2 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide—IndexChainingCassette 4-4Input bin 4-4Tray 4-4Check cleaning roller message 6-15Check waste toner messa

I-3magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide—IndexEngine menuEnergy Saver menu 1-9Page Recovery menu 1-9Envelope adapter 3-8EnvelopesFormatting 3-7Lo

I-4 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide—IndexKKitLower Feeder Unit 5-3LLabelsLoading 3-10Printing 3-10Landscape orientationChoosing 2-10Laser l

I-5magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide—IndexOperator Control menuChain Inputbins menu 1-10Optimizing Printing Performance Over the Parallel Por

I-6 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide—Indexrear cover 3-31Relocating 7-3Repacking 7-4Replacement packaging 7-4, 7-13Resets 6-24See also Speci

I-7magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide—IndexSNMP NMSx submenu 1-14Internet Address option 1-14SpecificationsConsumables A-8Controller A-6, A-9D

I-8 magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide—IndexT-shirt transfer media 3-11Two-sided Printing 2-12Typographic Conventions 1-3UUneven print density

Configuration MenuAbout Your Printer 1-11NetworkThe following menu items allow you to configure your printer for connection to your network.IP (Intern

Configuration Menumagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide1-12Subnet MaskThe Subnet Mask menu allows you to set the printer’s subnet mask. The addre

Configuration MenuAbout Your Printer 1-13Ethernet SpeedThe Ethernet Speed menu allows you to select the Ethernet Network Speed.Default RouterThe Route

Configuration Menumagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide1-14NMS1–NMS3SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a standard protocol used to moni

Configuration MenuAbout Your Printer 1-15NMSx Access The NMS Access option provides security for the SNMP by configuring the privileges associated wit

Configuration Menumagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide1-16ServiceService menu items are used to clear service messages and to view the number of

2Printer Driver ConfigurationIn This Chapter . . .“Selecting the Crown Port” on page 2-2“Configuring the Printer Driver” on page 2-3“32-bit SuperDr

Selecting the Crown Portmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide2-2IntroductionThe magicolor 6100 DeskLaser printer driver is for use with Windows 9

Configuring the Printer DriverPrinter Driver Configuration 2-3Configuring the Printer DriverThis section explains how to access and configure the magi

Contents1 About Your PrinterStandard Product Documentation ... 1-2Manuals on the CD-ROM

Configuring the Printer Drivermagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide2-4»Note: You should configure your printer driver settings via the printer dr

Configuring the Printer DriverPrinter Driver Configuration 2-5Windows 2000/NT 4.0 Configuration Methods»Note: If you’re using Windows 95/98, refer to

Configuring the Printer Drivermagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide2-6»Note: You should configure your printer driver settings via the printer de

32-bit SuperDriver SetupPrinter Driver Configuration 2-7 Sharing—Allows you to share the printer and install alternate drivers. See your Windows docu

32-bit SuperDriver Setupmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide2-8Configuring Paper OptionsThe Paper tab allows you to provide information about th

32-bit SuperDriver SetupPrinter Driver Configuration 2-9Paper SizeCopiesPurposeSets the media size.Choices Size Inches MillimetersA3 11.7 x 16.5 297.0

32-bit SuperDriver Setupmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide2-10CollateReverse Page OrderOrientationPurposeCollates multiple copies of documents

32-bit SuperDriver SetupPrinter Driver Configuration 2-11Paper SourceDifferent Paper for 1st PagePurposeSets the input source (cassette) from which pr

32-bit SuperDriver Setupmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide2-121st PagePaper GraphicThe paper graphic image will change according to Paper Size

32-bit SuperDriver SetupPrinter Driver Configuration 2-13Media TypeDefault ButtonThe Default button on the Paper tab allows you to restore all of the

magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User’'s Guideii2 Printer Driver ConfigurationSelecting the Crown Port ...

32-bit SuperDriver Setupmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide2-14Configuring Page Layout OptionsThe Page Layout tab allows you to provide informa

32-bit SuperDriver SetupPrinter Driver Configuration 2-15N-up (Number-up)Detail of N-up ButtonThis button, which is activated when N-up is set to a ch

32-bit SuperDriver Setupmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide2-16N-up Style ButtonsBorder LineScalingWatermarkPurposeEach N-up style option is se

32-bit SuperDriver SetupPrinter Driver Configuration 2-17First Page Only ButtonIn BackgroundPurposeThis option setting determines whether the watermar

32-bit SuperDriver Setupmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide2-18Edit Watermark ButtonSelecting this button opens the Watermark window, where you

32-bit SuperDriver SetupPrinter Driver Configuration 2-19Adding a New Watermark1 Choose the Add button.When the Add button is selected the Watermark E

32-bit SuperDriver Setupmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide2-20 Angle: This option allows you to set the angle of the watermark on your media.

32-bit SuperDriver SetupPrinter Driver Configuration 2-21Configuring Image OptionsThe Image tab allows you to provide settings for color selection, co

32-bit SuperDriver Setupmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide2-22ColorColor MatchComposite BlackPurposeSelects color or monochrome printing.Choic

32-bit SuperDriver SetupPrinter Driver Configuration 2-23ResolutionFine ModeDetail ButtonThe Detail Button opens the Graphics window, where you can ma

Contents iiiUsing Toner Cartridges ... 3-17Toner Cartridge Life 3-17Refi

32-bit SuperDriver Setupmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide2-24Brightness and Contrast AdjustmentsSaturation and Sharpness AdjustmentsGraphics

32-bit SuperDriver SetupPrinter Driver Configuration 2-25Configuring Device OptionsThe Device Option tab allows you to identify which options have bee

Sharing the Printermagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide2-26Information on the About TabThe About tab contains the version information for your p

Using the Crown Print MonitorPrinter Driver Configuration 2-27Using the Crown Print MonitorThe Crown Print Monitor (CROWNMON) for Windows is designed

Using the Crown Print Monitormagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide2-28Viewing the Crown Print Monitor1 From the Start menu, choose Settings.2 Fro

3Everyday Operations and Printer CareIn This Chapter . . .“Media Sizes” on page 3-3“Loading the Media Cassette” on page 3-4“Using Media Other Than

magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide3-2“Replacing the Cleaning Roller” on page 3-25“Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle” on page 3-27“Replacing

Media SizesEveryday Operations and Printer Care 3-3IntroductionThis chapter covers basic printer operation, such as loading paper, transparencies, lab

Loading the Media Cassettemagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide3-4Loading the Media CassetteThis section discusses loading the media cassette wit

Loading the Media CassetteEveryday Operations and Printer Care 3-5Load the Cassette1 Remove the media cassette from the printer.2 Adjust the media gui

magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User’'s GuideivDuplex (2-Sided) Printing ...

Loading the Media Cassettemagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide3-6Using Letterhead and Memo MediaLoading and Printing Letterhead and Memo Media1

Using Media Other Than PaperEveryday Operations and Printer Care 3-7Using Media Other Than Paper Caution: Although your printer was designed for occa

Using Media Other Than Papermagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide3-8Loading and Printing Envelopes1 In the printer driver (Paper tab, Media Type

Using Media Other Than PaperEveryday Operations and Printer Care 3-9Using Glossy StockLoading and Printing Glossy Stock1 In the printer driver (Paper

Using Media Other Than Papermagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide3-10Using LabelsLoading and Printing Labels1 In the printer driver (Paper tab, M

Using Media Other Than PaperEveryday Operations and Printer Care 3-11Using Thick Stock1 In the printer driver (Paper tab, Media Type option), select T

Using Media Other Than Papermagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide3-12Loading and Printing Transfer Media1 In the printer driver (Paper tab, Media

Using Media Other Than PaperEveryday Operations and Printer Care 3-13Loading and Printing Transparencies1 In the printer driver (Paper tab, Media Type

Imageable Areasmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide3-14Imageable AreasWorking Within the Imageable AreaThe imageable area for media sizes except

Imageable AreasEveryday Operations and Printer Care 3-15Imageable AreaPlain Paper»Note: The nonguaranteed print areas are areas on which you can print

Contents vRemoving Media Jams ... 6-7Misfeed Jams 6-8Inner Jams, Oute

Imageable Areasmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide3-16Glossy Stock, Labels, Thick Stock, Transfer Media, TransparenciesNonprintable areaNonguar

Using Toner CartridgesEveryday Operations and Printer Care 3-17Envelopes»Note: Print orientation is determined by your application.Using Toner Cartrid

Using Toner Cartridgesmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide3-18»Note: The toner cartridges that are shipped with the printer (Starter cartridges)

Replacing a Toner CartridgeEveryday Operations and Printer Care 3-19Toner Cartridge StorageKeep toner cartridges in their packaging until you’re read

Replacing a Toner Cartridgemagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide3-204 Remove the protective cover. Caution: Each toner cartridge has a colored l

Replacing the OPC Belt CartridgeEveryday Operations and Printer Care 3-21Replacing the OPC Belt Cartridge Caution: The OPC belt is extremely sensitiv

Replacing the OPC Belt Cartridgemagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide3-222 Rotate up the two lock levers (one on each side of the OPC belt cartri

Replacing the OPC Belt CartridgeEveryday Operations and Printer Care 3-234 Holding the cartridge above the printer, align the guide pins on the cartri

Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottlemagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide3-24Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle1 Turn off the printer. Caution: If you hav

Replacing the Cleaning RollerEveryday Operations and Printer Care 3-254 Remove the empty oil bottle.5 Install the new oil bottle.6 Close the two bottl

magicolor 6100 DeskLaser User’'s GuideviToner Smudges, Residual Images 6-33Uneven Print Density 6-34Vertical Streaking 6-34Dashed Lines Not Print

Replacing the Cleaning Rollermagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide3-262 Open the top cover of the printer.3 Open the two cleaning roller lock lev

Replacing the Waste Toner BottleEveryday Operations and Printer Care 3-27Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle1 Open the front cover. 2 Take out the old wa

Replacing the Ozone Filtermagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide3-28Replacing the Ozone Filter The ozone filter reduces exhausted ozone gas.1 Remo

Handling the PrinterEveryday Operations and Printer Care 3-29Always close the printer covers gently. Never expose the printer to vibrations.Do not c

Cleaning the Printermagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide3-30Cleaning the PrinterPaper dust may accumulate inside the printer. Blurred or splotch

Cleaning the PrinterEveryday Operations and Printer Care 3-31Paper discharge »Note: A dry cotton cloth and dry cotton swab are required for these pro

Cleaning the Printermagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide3-323 Using a dry cotton cloth, clean any paper dust and toner buildup from the registra

Cleaning the PrinterEveryday Operations and Printer Care 3-335 Clean the paper discharger.a Remove the paper discharger by pushing it to the right and

Cleaning the Printermagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide3-34Cleaning the OPC Belt Cartridge Caution: The OPC belt is extremely sensitive to tou

Cleaning the PrinterEveryday Operations and Printer Care 3-354 Clean the corona wire using the built-in wire cleaner attached to the corona case.While

Contents viiPrint Media ...A-13PC Cable Pinouts ...

Cleaning the Printermagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide3-363 Open the laser lens cover.Release the two tabs on the front edge of the lens cover

Cleaning the PrinterEveryday Operations and Printer Care 3-37 Caution: If you have a duplex unit installed, make sure you have opened the duplex unit

Cleaning the Printermagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide3-38Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer WARNING! Turn off the printer, unplug the powe

Maintenance ScheduleEveryday Operations and Printer Care 3-39Maintenance ScheduleCleaning ScheduleYou should perform a thorough cleaning every 30,000

Maintenance Schedulemagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide3-40Preventive Maintenance ScheduleRegistration roller Every 30,000 single-sided pages,

Maintenance ScheduleEveryday Operations and Printer Care 3-41Replacement ScheduleThis item needs replacing... After... By...Cleaning rollerCheck fuser

Maintenance Schedulemagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide3-42What’s Next?See chapter 4, “Advanced Printer Operations,” for a description of the

4Advanced Printer OperationsIn This Chapter . . .“High-Resolution Printing” on page 4-2“Minimum System Memory Requirements” on page 4-2“Optimizing

High-Resolution Printingmagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide4-2IntroductionThis chapter describes changing print resolution, chaining paper cass

Optimizing Printing Performance over a Parallel PortAdvanced Printer Operations 4-3You may need additional memory (DIMMs) for the following:To print