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The Minolta 2300W high-capacity toner cartridge can print about 4,500 at 5% page coverage. Its standard-capacity toner cartridge prints a maximum of 1,500 at 5% page coverage. Download the MagicColor 2300W manual for a complete explanation and other service procedures and troubleshooting tips.

When it’s time for you to change and replace the toner, “COLOR Toner Low” shows in the Status Display monitor. The Status Display Monitor software is necessary to rotate the carousel and change the appropriate low toner. The software can be downloaded here: Minolta-QMS Status Monitor Utility. Printing can proceed although the warning shows up. Nonetheless, the color progressively fades out, so replace the toner cartridge at the earliest opportunity.

To install the Status Monitor, unzip the file and open the folder. From there look for the “setup” and double click it to run the application. Make sure your printer is attached and powered on.

In case you have changed the toner cartridge, the laser printer will have to complete a calibration cycle. In case you open the printer cartridge door prior to the “Ready” indicator on the control panel lights up along with the “Error” indicator turning off, the printer halts and will repeat the calibration routine.

You may find compatible Minolta-QMS 2300W toner cartridges at InkCloners.com at reasonable prices. Changing the Minolta 2430DL cartridge can be found here as well.

1. Check the message window to see which color (X) toner is out. Follow the steps below taken from the Minolta MagicColor 2430DL users manual.

By carrying out the steps below, the carousel automatically stops at the position where the empty toner cartridge can be removed.  Once removed, you can purchase Minolta 2430DL toner cartridges at relatively cheap prices.

2. Proceed to step 3 below this table.

3. Pull the lever, and then open the top cover. If there is paper in the output tray, remove it, and then fold up the output tray before opening the top cover. Do not touch the transfer belt.

4. Check that the toner cartridge to be replaced has been moved to the front, and then open the front cover. You can identify the toner cartridge by the color of the handle and by the letter molded into the handle: C (cyan), M (magenta), Y (yellow) and K (black).

5. Pull the handle on the toner cartridge toward you, and then pull the toner cartridge up to remove it. Do not manually rotate the toner cartridge carousel. In addition, do not rotate the carousel with force, otherwise it may be damaged.

Dispose of the empty toner cartridge according to your local regulations. Do not burn the toner cartridge.

6. Prepare a new toner cartridge.

7. Shake the cartridge a few times to distribute the toner. Make sure that the toner roller cover is securely attached before shaking the toner cartridge.

8. Remove the cover from the toner roller. Do not touch or scratch the toner roller.

9. Align the shaft on each end of the toner cartridge with its holders, and then insert the cartridge. Before inserting the toner cartridge, make sure that the color of the toner cartridge to be installed is the same as the label on the toner cartridge carousel.

10. Press down on the toner cartridge until it snaps into place.

11. Close the front cover.

12. Carefully close the top cover. When the top cover is closed, the black toner cartridge automatically moves so that it can be replaced. With each press of the Rotate Toner key, the yellow, then magenta toner cartridge moves so that it can be replaced. If the Auto Toner Replace check box has been selected in Mode Setting of the Status Display, closing the top cover after replacing the toner cartridge automatically moves the next toner cartridge so that it can be replaced. If there are no more empty toner cartridges the printer warms up, then automatically resets to be ready to print.

13. Press the Cancel key to reset the printer and clear the indicator message. If no operation is performed for 30 seconds after the top cover is closed, the printer automatically resets. The printer must complete a calibration cycle (less than 2 minutes) after a toner cartridge has been replaced. If you open a cover before the printer is reset, the calibration stops, then starts over again after the cover is closed.

Click here if you are looking for Minolta 2300 toner cartridges.  The Magic Color 2300 service manual can be downloaded from this link.

Below are some of the most common printer error codes when a paper jam occurs. Most of these errors can be fixed by finding the paper path and removing any stuck paper.  At InkCloners.com you can find cheap printer ink and toner cartridges.

13.XX PAPER JAM [LOCATION]: Media is jammed at the specified location (and possibly at other locations). If the message persists after all jams have been cleared, a sensor or sensor lever might be stuck or broken. For all jam messages, do the following: 1. Remove jammed print media from the specified location. Check the entire paper path for other pieces of media in the path. 2. Open and close the top cover to clear the message. 3. Check sensors and flags in the paper path for proper operation.

13.0 PAPER JAM [LOCATION]: A non-specific paper jam occurred. 1. Remove jammed media from the specified location. 2. Verify the paper tray is fully closed. 3. Inspect and/or replace the feed and separation rollers. 4. Ensure there is no obstruction in the path, such as a torn piece of paper. 5. Open and close the top cover to clear the message. 6. Check sensors and flags for proper operation.

13.1 PAPER JAM OPEN INPUT TRAYS: Paper-delay jam at paperfeed area. 1. Ensure that paper trays are loaded and adjusted properly so media can feed from the tray. It might be necessary to reduce the stack height of media in the tray. 2. Check the input area for obstructions such as media in the path. Also check to see if the registration assembly damaged or unseated. 3. Replace any defective sensors or flags. 4. Verify the media meets the specifications. 5. Check the pickup feed and separation rollers for unusual wear. Replace as needed. 6. Rotate the media in the input tray by 180° and/or turn it over On NX engines this is most likely the fuser flag or the ACPM. The ACPM has a photosensor hard-wired to the back of it.

13.10 PAPER JAM CHECK DUPLEXER: Jam at duplexer. 1. Check the duplexer and the rear area of the printer for obstructions or damage. 2. Check the duplexer for proper operation. Replace the duplexer if a sensor is defective. On a 5si, 8000, or 8100 series laserjet a Duplex Jam can be caused by a tray 2 and 3 feed assembly failure. 13.14 For Laserjet 5si. This error is caused by a defective paper control PCA Replace paper control PCA.

13.2 PAPER JAM OPEN INPUT TRAYS: Paper-stopped jam at paper-feed area. 1. Check the input area for obstructions such as paper in the path. Also check to see if the registration assembly is damaged or if the transfer roller is out of place. 2. Replace any defective sensors or flags. 3. Ensure the media does not exceed the maximum length. 4. If multiple sheets are feeding, it might be necessary to fan the media and reduce the stack height. Also, replace separation pad. 5. Verify that the fuser is properly installed. On NX engines this is an input jam.

13.20 PAPER JAM CHECK REAR DOOR: Media stopped in the paper path during power on or when the top door was closed. 1. Remove all media in the paper path, and then open and close the top cover. 2. If the message persists after all media is removed: Check if media is jammed in the prefeed area. Replace any defective sensors or flags.

13.21 DOOR OPEN JAM: The top cover was open while printing. 1. Clear the jam and close the top door. 2. If the message persists, check the top door switch for proper operation.

13.5 PAPER JAM CHECK REAR DOOR: Paper-delay jam at fuser. 1. Check the transfer roller and small media belt to ensure they are operating and can feed print media. 2. Check the paper path for obstructions at the transfer roller, toner cartridge, paper feed assembly, and fuser. 3. Replace any defective sensors or flags. 4. Turn the media stack over and/ or rotate it by 180° in the input tray. If still persists – replace fuser, then DC controller.

13.6 PAPER JAM CHECK REAR DOOR: Paper-stopped jam at fuser. 1. Check the paper path for obstructions at the fuser and output/delivery area. 3. Replace any defective sensors or flags.

13.99 PAPER JAM [LOCATION]: A non-specific paper jam occurred. 1. Remove jammed media from the specified location. 2. Verify the paper tray is fully closed. 3. Inspect and/or replace the feed and separation rollers. 4. Ensure there is no obstruction in the path, such as a torn piece of paper. 5. Open and close the top cover to clear the message. 6. Check sensors and flags for proper operation.