Konica Minolta magicolor 2590MF User Manual

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If you have problems feeding 50 sheets, try loading only 1–10 sheets 
at a time. Loading a large number of transparencies at one time may 
cause static buildup, causing feeding problems.
Always first test a small quantity of a particular type of transparency.
Use transparencies that are
„Approved for laser printing
DO NOT use transparencies that
„Have static electricity that will cause them to stick together
„Are specified for inkjet printers only
Glossy Media
Test all glossy media to...

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Guaranteed Imageable (Printable) Area
The printable area on all media sizes is 
up to 4 mm (0.157) from the edges of 
the media.
Each media size has a specific image-
able area, the maximum area on which 
the machine can print clearly and with-
out distortion. 
This area is subject to both hardware 
limits (the physical media size and the 
margins required by the machine) and 
software constraints (the amount of 
memory available for the full-page frame buffer). The guaranteed imageable...

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Loading Media
Take off the top and bottom sheets of a 
ream of the media. Holding a stack of 
approximately 200 sheets, fan the stack 
to prevent static buildup before inserting 
it in a tray.
Do not fan transparencies.
Note
Although this machine was designed for printing on a wide range of 
media types, it is not intended to print exclusively on a single media 
type except plain paper. Continuous printing on media other than plain 
paper (such as envelopes, labels, thick stock,...

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When loading 
Legal-sized paper in Tray 
1, open the front panel of 
Tray 1.
2Slide the media guides to pro-
vide more space between them.
3Load the paper face up in the 
tray.
Face up
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Do not load paper above 
the 
 mark. Up to 200 
sheets (80 g/m2 [22 lb]) of 
plain paper can be 
loaded into the tray at 
one time.
4Slide the media guides against 
the edges of the paper.
5Reattach the lid.
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Other Media
When loading media other than plain paper, set the media mode (for exam-
ple, Envelope, Labels, Thick Stock, or Transparency) in the driver for opti-
mum print quality.
Loading Envelopes
1Remove the lid from Tray 1.
2Slide the media guides to pro-
vide more space between them.
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3Load the envelopes flap side 
down in the tray.
Before loading enve-
lopes, press them down 
to make sure that all air is 
removed, and make sure 
that the folds of the flaps 
are firmly pressed; other-
wise the envelopes may 
become wrinkled or a 
media misfeed may 
occur.
Up to 10 envelopes can 
be loaded into the tray at 
one time.
For envelopes with the 
flap along the long edge, 
load the envelopes with 
the flap toward the left of 
the machine.
4Slide the media guides against...

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5Reattach the lid.
6Pull the scanner unit release 
lever.
Before printing on enve-
lopes, be sure to perform 
steps 6 through 11.
The scanner unit cannot 
be released if the ADF 
has been opened. Be 
sure to gently close the 
ADF first, then release 
the scanner unit.
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7Open the scanner unit.
Be careful not to touch 
the plate on the back of 
the scanner unit.
8Pull the lever, and then open the 
engine cover.
Do not touch the transfer 
belt.
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If there is media in the 
output bin, remove it.
Before opening the 
engine cover, be sure to 
fold up the output bin.
9Raise the fuser separator levers 
on the fuser unit.
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