Advanced Printer Training

Topics in the article include:

Konica Minolta Multi-Function Printer (MFP) Locations

Key Operators

Konica Minolta Basics

Print Settings using FollowMePrint

Advanced Copying (Device Functions)

Scan Settings

Create Presets

Clearing a Jam

Need Help

 

Konica Minolta Multi-Function Printer (MFP) Locations

Konica Minolta Printers - Detailed Location Listing

• Faculty Room
• B&W/Color
• Staple
• Large Capacity Tray
• Internal 3-Hole Punch
• Office
• B&W/Color
• Staple
• Student (Hallway)
• B&W/Color
• Staple

Each Campus has an MFP with booklet capabilities

• Blake Campus Mailroom MFP
• Highcroft Campus Office MFP
• Northrop Campus Office MFP

 

Key Operators

Key Operators are the local experts who are trained on how to operate multi-functional printers (MFPs). They order paper, staples, and toner waste boxes; clear paper jams; change toner cartridges, and perform other minor troubleshooting.

 

Konica Minolta Basics

Konica Minolta i-Series (ThingLink) - Asynchronous Training

Log In/Log Out at the Konica Minolta

• Scan Blake badge
• Type credentials
• Use access code
• XXXXX badge number (five-digit code on badge)
• LS Students: XXXXXX Veracross ID (on laptop label)

Pro-Tip: External stapler if you forget to staple.

 

Print Settings using FollowMePrint

Print Release at the Konica Minolta

Pro-Tip: Print using system dialog… ⌥⌘P (option-command-P)

Layout/Finish: 

• Layout/Print Type: 1-Sided/2-Sided (booklet on select printers)
• Layout/Binding Position: Left Bind, Top Bind
• Finish: Staple (all printers)
• Finish: Three-hole punch (faculty printers)
• Finish: Booklet

Paper Tray: Bypass tray; LCT (large capacity tray); Paper Type

Quality: Gray Scale; Auto Color (Full Color not recommended)

 

Default Settings

• Gray Scale (Black & White)
• 2-sided

Pro-Tip: Printing Labels

• On laptop, set Paper Tray = Bypass; Paper Type = Thick 2
• At the printer, put labels in bypass tray face-down, feet first

 

Advanced Copying (Device Functions)

Copy at the Konica Minolta - Basic

Konica Minolta - Device Functions Video - Advanced

 

Function 1:

Function 2:

Application: Book Original, Background Removal

 

Pro-Tip: Background Removal

• Remove 3-hole punch from an original copy
• Lighten background if a colored original copy

Scan Settings

Scan at the Konica Minolta

• Scan to my email
• Scan to my Google Drive

Pro-Tip: Use printer keyboard to name your files.

Create Presets

Create presets for commonly used printer settings that do not use the default 2-sided, B&W.

1. Open a document, then choose File > Print. Click More Settings.
   Print using system dialog… ⌥⌘P (option-command-P)
2. Choose any print settings you want to save as a preset. 
3. Click the Presets pop-up menu, then choose Save Current Settings as Preset

 

Clearing a Jam

Remember: “Green is good.” Only touch green parts when opening the machine. Touching other machine parts may result in a burn.

 

Need Help

• Ask an office administrator, colleague or member of IS/ISS (Key Operator Information)
• Submit a case Support@Blake