20 Most Recent Minolta magicolor 3100 Laser Printer Questions & Answers

Replace the magenta drum /image unit as ghosting replace the fuser unit Btw, I’m available to help over the phone in case u need at https://www.6ya.com/expert/normanj_7893313f0751935f

The paper registration senor accurator that tell the printer that paper has arrived and left the registration part of the paper flow may be broken (Sensor may be filled with paper dust) the accurator may be jammed. Btw, I’m available to help over the phone in case u need at https://www.6ya.com/expert/normanj_7893313f0751935f

reseat the missing image unit or get a new one, or the sensor is bad for that image unit Btw, I’m available to help over the phone in case u need at https://www.6ya.com/expert/normanj_7893313f0751935f

should reset itself if new and not third party. Btw, I’m available to help over the phone in case u need at https://www.6ya.com/expert/normanj_7893313f0751935f

try this web site for updated driver Self Help Product Support Konica Minolta Business Solutions Inc Btw, I’m available to help over the phone in case u need at https://www.6ya.com/expert/normanj_7893313f0751935f

When you replace the image unit for the color that needs to be replaced then the chip on the NEW IMAGE will tell the printer good to go. Btw, I’m available to help over the phone in case u need at https://www.6ya.com/expert/normanj_7893313f0751935f

Replace the Black image unit. Do the other colors print ok? Btw, I’m available to help over the phone in case u need at https://www.6ya.com/expert/normanj_7893313f0751935f

Imagin unit have a life chip .When this imagin unit life finished than need new one.

Image unit is the opc drum it is a consumable you should be able to order on where you buy your toners. Instructions on how to fit should be in manual or on the box when you receive it.

sounds like the rollers need to be replaced.

You can search here for the "Drivers & Software" for your Operating System @ http://onyxftp.mykonicaminolta.com/download/Search.aspx

Select -> Product Group - (Desktop Printer) -> Product - (Magiccolor 3100) -> ...... click show, proceed to download the required files.

Hope it helps.

Hi margomontez!

You can get the driver from the manufacturer's site at this link
http://onyxftp.mykonicaminolta.com/download/SearchResults.aspx?productname=magicolor%203100%20

Just select the one that matches your operating system (windows 7, windows xp, etc.
If you are downloading it onto the computer you want to install it on just double click the file you are downloading once its done and follow the on-screen instructions.

If you installing it on a different computer than the one you are downloading it on take the file you downloaded and burn it to a cd/dvd or copy over to your storage device (flash drive, etc)

That should take care of it for you and good luck!

Does the printer show any message on it's display ?

Most common problem with these printers is the driver setting (mostly media type/weight) conflicting with the settings made via the front panel menu's.

Hi. i provided you a service manual for your printer. Please check the fuser installation. You might missed on something there when installing the fuser. Please click here.

There is possibly something on one of the magenta rollers inside the imaging unit. You could inspect the imaging unit and try to locate the debris, possible removing it with a q-tip or other soft device.

The Xerox Phaser 6200 is the same as your Minolta. Xerox made a cleaning device for this. See the document at this link: http://www.xerox.com/office/out98kb/,case=83590

The cleaning tool referenced is available for $75 plus shipping (usually $15 overnight).

Hi, I had the same problem. The following Cause and solution may help you fix your machine.

All refereces to left and right are facing the front of the machine as if for normal use.
The cause is due to the connector on thtop left rear of the imaging unit. this connector is mated with a coresponding, retractable connector in the body of the machine. When you open the cover over the top of the imaging unit, this connector retracts back into the body of the machine and when you close the lid it should re-engage with the imaging unit, The problem is that it dosen;t reconnect. I have asumed that it is due wear in the connector operating mechanism. This solution was effective for my printer.

Switch Off!!!
remove the topcover (after removing the colour catridges )and. remove the left hand side panel. You will see a nylon gear mechanism. Sqeeze together the nylon clip inthe centre of the gear wheel, and pull the gear about halfway off. This should allow you to move the vertical geared bar up 1 notch. .Push the gear wheel back on and try the machine to see if it works ok. All covers will need to be closed and if it works ok , reassemle the machine. Job done -about 10 to 15 mins. It tookme alot longer to find it,so some feedback would be appreciated.

Paul

When I had this problem the solution was a tiny piece of paper which was jammed in the machine.
When the jam was cleared the message went away.
Hope this helps

In order to proceed with the solution to your problem, we'll need to save the current settings on your Crown printer and then restore the printer to its original factory settings as shipped. Your current settings will be saved, and can be restored after we finish this troubleshooting session. You will need to access the printers front panel in order to perform the following settings.
Procedure to save your current printer settings
Procedure to restore printers original factory settings
Procedure to restore your saved printer settings

Procedure to save your current printer settings
1. Make sure the Online light is lit and that the display reads Idle.
2. Press the Online/Offline button to take your printer offline.
3. Press the Menu button once. The display should read Operator Control.
4. Press the Right Arrow button once. The display should read Administration.
5. Press the Select button once. The display should read Communications.
6. Press the Left Arrow button until you see Miscellaneous in the display.
7. Press the Select button once. The display should read Save Defaults.
8. Press the Select button again. The display should read No.
9. Press the Left Arrow button once. The display should read Yes.
10. Press the Select button.
11. A few seconds should pass until the display reads Yes Is Selected.
12. Press the Online button twice to take the printer online while the display reads Idle. Your current printer settings are now saved and you are ready to proceed with returning the printer to its original factory settings.

Procedure to restore printers original factory settings
1. Make sure the Online light is lit and that the display reads Idle.
2. Press the Online/Offline button to take your printer offline.
3. Press the Menu button once. The display should read Operator Control.
4. Press the Right Arrow button once. The display should read Administration.
5. Press the Select button once. The display should read Communications.
6. Press the Left Arrow button until you read Miscellaneous in the display.
7. Press the Select button once. The display should read Save Defaults.
8. Press the Right Arrow button. The display should read Restore Defaults.
9. Press the Select button once. The display should read Factory Defaults.
10. Press the Select button again. The display should read No.
11. Press the Left Arrow button once. The display should read Yes.
12. Press the Select button. Yes Is Selected will appear in the display.
13. A few seconds will pass and the printers display should read Disk And Flash Sys Loader.
14. Your printer will reboot with the original factory settings and return to Idle.

Try a test print. Does the problem still exist?

Procedure to restore your saved printer settings
1. Make sure the Online light is lit and that the display reads Idle.
2. Press the Online/Offline button to take your printer offline.
3. Press the Menu button once. The display should read Operator Control.
4. Press the Right Arrow button once. The display should read Administration.
5. Press the Select button once. The display should read Communications.
6. Press the Left Arrow button until you read Miscellaneous in the display.
7. Press the Select button once. The display should read Save Defaults.
8. Press the Right Arrow button. The display should read Restore Defaults.
9. Press the Select button once. The display should read Factory Defaults.
10. Press the Right Arrow button. The display should read Custom Defaults.
11. Press the Select button. The display should read NO.
12. Press the Left Arrow button once. The display should read Yes.
13. Press the Select button. Yes Is Selected will appear in the display.
14. A few seconds will pass and the printers display should read Disk And Flash Sys Loader. Your printer settings are now restored to their original saved settings

Try a test print, does the problem still exist?

Try to clear all the waiting jobs, a printer keeps the undone jobs in memory, Sometime that can cause you problems like that, The printer waiting and waiting and waiting.
Rightclick on the printer icon
open it
check for printerjobs in the queue..if there are any.

Good lyck to you