Konica Minolta Bizhub 224e User Manual

1. Isingeniso

This manual provides essential instructions for the safe and efficient operation, setup, and maintenance of your Konica Minolta Bizhub 224e multifunction device. The Bizhub 224e is designed to perform black/white copying, printing, and scanning functions, featuring a dual scan document feeder and two paper trays, supporting paper sizes up to 12 x 18 inches.

Please read this manual thoroughly before using the device and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2. Ulwazi Lokuphepha

Observe the following safety precautions to prevent injury or damage to the device.

• Ukunikezwa kwamandla kagesi: Connect the device only to a grounded power outlet with the specified voltage. Ungagcwalisi kakhulu amapayipi kagesi.
• Ukubekwa: Place the device on a stable, level surface. Ensure adequate ventilation around the unit. Avoid locations with excessive dust, humidity, or direct sunlight.
• Ukuphatha: Ungazami ukuqaqa noma ukuguqula idivayisi. Thumela zonke izinsiza kubasebenzi abaqeqeshiwe.
• Ukuhambisa idivayisi: When moving the device, ensure all trays are closed and secure. Use appropriate lifting techniques or equipment due to its weight.
• Izingane: Gcina idivayisi ikude nezingane.

3. Okuqukethwe Kwephakheji

Qinisekisa ukuthi zonke izinto zikhona kuphakheji:

• Konica Minolta Bizhub 224e Main Unit
• Ikhebula Lamandla
• Incwadi Yomsebenzisi (le dokhumenti)
• Software/Driver CD (if included)
• Cabinet (if ordered as part of the configuration)

4. Setha

4.1 Ukuqaqa nokubeka

1. Carefully remove the device from its packaging. Retain all packaging materials for potential future transport.
2. Place the Bizhub 224e on a sturdy, level surface capable of supporting its weight. Ensure there is sufficient space around the device for ventilation and access to trays and connections.
3. Remove all protective tapes and packing materials from the exterior and interior of the device, including paper trays and the document feeder.

Isithombe 1: Ngaphambili view of the Konica Minolta Bizhub 224e, showing the main unit with document feeder, control panel, and two paper trays with an optional cabinet base.

4.2 Ukuxhuma Amandla

1. Connect the power cable to the power inlet on the rear of the device.
2. Xhuma olunye uhlangothi lwekhebula likagesi endaweni yokukhipha ugesi engaphansi komhlaba.
3. Press the main power switch, usually located on the side or rear of the device, to turn it on. The control panel will illuminate.

4.3 Ukulayishwa Kwamaphepha

The Bizhub 224e features two universal paper trays. Refer to the labels inside the trays for supported paper sizes and types.

1. Pull out the desired paper tray until it stops.
2. Lungisa iziqondiso zephepha ukuze zifane nosayizi wephepha olilayishayo.
3. Load the paper stack with the print side facing up (or as indicated by the tray diagram). Do not overfill the tray beyond the maximum fill line.
4. Gently push the paper tray back into the device until it clicks into place.
5. If prompted on the control panel, confirm the loaded paper size and type.

4.4 Ukuxhumeka kwenethiwekhi ne-USB

The Bizhub 224e supports Ethernet and USB connectivity.

• Ethernet (Recommended for Network Use): Connect an Ethernet cable from the device's LAN port to your network router or switch. Configure network settings via the control panel or web isikhombikubona uma kudingeka.
• USB (Direct Connection): Connect a USB cable from the device's USB port to your computer's USB port.

4.5 Ukufakwa komshayeli

Install the necessary printer and scanner drivers on your computer.

1. Insert the provided Software/Driver CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive, or download the latest drivers from the Konica Minolta official webisiza (www.konicaminolta.com).
2. Landela imiyalelo esesikrinini ukuze uqedele ukufaka umshayeli.
3. For network connections, ensure your computer can detect the device on the network.

5. Iziqondiso Zokusebenza

5.1 Iphaneli yokulawula iphelileview

The Bizhub 224e features an intuitive touch-screen control panel for accessing various functions and settings. Familiarize yourself with the main menu options for Copy, Scan, Print, and System Settings.

5.2 Basic Copying

1. Place your original document face up in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) or face down on the scanner glass.
2. On the control panel, select the Kopisha umsebenzi.
3. Adjust settings such as quantity, zoom, paper selection, and duplexing as needed.
4. Cindezela inkinobho Qala inkinobho ukuqala ukukopisha.

5.3 Ukuphrinta kusuka kukhompyutha

1. Vula idokhumenti ofisa ukuyiphrinta kukhompuyutha yakho.
2. Khetha Phrinta kusuka kumenyu yohlelo lokusebenza (isb, File > Phrinta).
3. Choose the Konica Minolta Bizhub 224e from the list of available printers.
4. Adjust print settings (e.g., paper size, orientation, number of copies) in the printer properties/preferences.
5. Chofoza Phrinta.

5.4 Ukuskena Imibhalo

The Bizhub 224e supports scanning to various destinations, including email, SMB folders, and FTP.

1. Place your original document face up in the ADF or face down on the scanner glass.
2. On the control panel, select the Skena umsebenzi.
3. Choose your desired scan destination (e.g., Email, SMB, FTP) and configure settings such as resolution, file format (PDF, JPEG, TIFF), and color mode.
4. Cindezela inkinobho Qala inkinobho ukuqala ukuskena.

6. Isondlo

6.1 Ukuhlanza Idivayisi

• Ingaphandle: Sula ingaphandle ngethafa elithambile, damp, indwangu engenalutho. Ungasebenzisi izinto zokuhlanza abrasive noma izincibilikisi.
• Ingilazi yeskena: Gently clean the scanner glass and the ADF glass strip with a soft cloth moistened with glass cleaner. Ensure no residue remains.

6.2 Ukushintsha ithoni

When the toner cartridge is low or empty, a message will appear on the control panel.

1. Vula isembozo sangaphambili sedivayisi.
2. Locate the empty toner cartridge.
3. Carefully remove the empty cartridge by pulling it towards you.
4. Unpack the new Konica Minolta genuine toner cartridge and shake it gently to distribute the toner.
5. Faka ikhatriji entsha embotsheni ize icinezeleke endaweni yayo.
6. Vala ikhava yangaphambili.

6.3 Ukuhlanza Amaphepha

Uma kuvela i-jam yephepha, iphaneli yokulawula izobonisa umlayezo wephutha futhi ibonise indawo ye-jam.

1. Follow the instructions on the control panel to open the relevant covers or trays.
2. Carefully and gently pull out the jammed paper in the direction of the paper path. Avoid tearing the paper.
3. Ensure all torn pieces of paper are removed.
4. Close all covers and trays securely. The device should resume operation.

7. Ukuxazulula izinkinga

Lesi sigaba sikhuluma ngezinkinga ezivamile ongahlangabezana nazo. Ukuze uthole izinkinga eziyinkimbinkimbi, xhumana nokwesekwa kwamakhasimende.

8. Imininingwane

Key technical specifications for the Konica Minolta Bizhub 224e:

9. Iwaranti kanye Nokusekela

For detailed warranty information, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Konica Minolta website. Warranty terms and conditions may vary by region and reseller.

For technical support, driver downloads, or service requests, please visit the Konica Minolta support portal or contact your authorized Konica Minolta dealer. You can find contact information and resources on the official Konica Minolta webindawo: www.konicaminolta.com/support.