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... substantially reducing power consumption when not in a full range of colors using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. • You can print with words, such as "Confidential". features of your new laser printer Your new printer is equipped with a USB interface. 2 | Features of your new laser printer See the Software section. • Print posters. Save time and...
... substantially reducing power consumption when not in a full range of colors using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. • You can print with words, such as "Confidential". features of your new laser printer Your new printer is equipped with a USB interface. 2 | Features of your new laser printer See the Software section. • Print posters. Save time and...
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... to the reference page for the additional detailed information. (See page 1 for texts on the display or actual prints on the printer. Following table offers the conventions of this guide: CONVENTION Bold Note Caution Footnote (See page 1 for more information) DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE ... for installing and using the printer. Do not touch the green underside of the printer function and feature. Start Used to provide more information) Features of your new laser printer | 3 Both novice users and professional users can refer to protect the printer from country to country Used...
... to the reference page for the additional detailed information. (See page 1 for texts on the display or actual prints on the printer. Following table offers the conventions of this guide: CONVENTION Bold Note Caution Footnote (See page 1 for more information) DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE ... for installing and using the printer. Do not touch the green underside of the printer function and feature. Start Used to provide more information) Features of your new laser printer | 3 Both novice users and professional users can refer to protect the printer from country to country Used...
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... guide to use the included software utilities. To access a printer driver help screen, click Help from the Dell website www.dell.com and support.dell.com. 4 | Features of your new laser printer Online User's Guide Printer Driver Help Provides you with help , support, printer drivers, manuals, and order information from the printer properties dialog box. Provides you with your...
... guide to use the included software utilities. To access a printer driver help screen, click Help from the Dell website www.dell.com and support.dell.com. 4 | Features of your new laser printer Online User's Guide Printer Driver Help Provides you with help , support, printer drivers, manuals, and order information from the printer properties dialog box. Provides you with your...
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... heater, air conditioner or ventilation duct. 8. Never push objects of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your laser Multi-Function Printer(MFP), follow these basic safety precautions: Do NOT attempt. Opening or removing covers may expose you and others. Follow all instructions. ...2. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Your printer should never be abused by persons walking on an unstable cart, stand or table. This can diminish performance, and may touch ...
... heater, air conditioner or ventilation duct. 8. Never push objects of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your laser Multi-Function Printer(MFP), follow these basic safety precautions: Do NOT attempt. Opening or removing covers may expose you and others. Follow all instructions. ...2. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Your printer should never be abused by persons walking on an unstable cart, stand or table. This can diminish performance, and may touch ...
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...the AC power and telephone cord for safe operation. If you are using this printer during a lightning storm. 13. Unplug the printer from lightning. Adjust only those controls covered by a qualified service technician to restore the printer to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • When any part of... only No.26 AWG or larger telephone line cord. 18. AWG: American Wire Gauge 6 | Safety information The Power cord supplied with 110 V printer, then it should be used for the duration of the power cord, plug or connecting cable is longer than 2 m with your...
...the AC power and telephone cord for safe operation. If you are using this printer during a lightning storm. 13. Unplug the printer from lightning. Adjust only those controls covered by a qualified service technician to restore the printer to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • When any part of... only No.26 AWG or larger telephone line cord. 18. AWG: American Wire Gauge 6 | Safety information The Power cord supplied with 110 V printer, then it should be used for the duration of the power cord, plug or connecting cable is longer than 2 m with your...
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... 2 Features of your new laser printer 5 Safety information INTRODUCTION 10 Printer overview 10 10 10 Front view Rear view 11 Control panel overview 12 Understanding the control panel 12 LEDs 12 Stop button 13 Supplied software 13 Printer driver features 13 Printer driver GETTING STARTED 14 Setting up...and type BASIC PRINTING 23 Printing a document 23 23 Canceling a print job MAINTENANCE 24 Printing reports 24 24 Cleaning your printer 24 Cleaning the outside 24 Cleaning the inside 26 Maintaining the cartridge 26 Toner cartridge storage 26 Expected cartridge life 26 Redistributing...
... 2 Features of your new laser printer 5 Safety information INTRODUCTION 10 Printer overview 10 10 10 Front view Rear view 11 Control panel overview 12 Understanding the control panel 12 LEDs 12 Stop button 13 Supplied software 13 Printer driver features 13 Printer driver GETTING STARTED 14 Setting up...and type BASIC PRINTING 23 Printing a document 23 23 Canceling a print job MAINTENANCE 24 Printing reports 24 24 Cleaning your printer 24 Cleaning the outside 24 Cleaning the inside 26 Maintaining the cartridge 26 Toner cartridge storage 26 Expected cartridge life 26 Redistributing...
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contents TROUBLESHOOTING 31 Tips for avoiding paper jams 31 31 Clearing paper jams 33 Solving other problems 33 Paper feeding 33 33 Printing problems 34 Printing quality problems 37 Common Windows problems 37 Common Macintosh problems ORDERING SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES 38 Supplies 38 38 How to purchase SPECIFICATIONS 39 General specifications 39 40 Printer specifications GLOSSARY 41 INDEX 45 Contents | 9
contents TROUBLESHOOTING 31 Tips for avoiding paper jams 31 31 Clearing paper jams 33 Solving other problems 33 Paper feeding 33 33 Printing problems 34 Printing quality problems 37 Common Windows problems 37 Common Macintosh problems ORDERING SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES 38 Supplies 38 38 How to purchase SPECIFICATIONS 39 General specifications 39 40 Printer specifications GLOSSARY 41 INDEX 45 Contents | 9
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introduction These are the main components of your printer: This chapter includes: • Printer overview • Control panel overview • Understanding the control panel PRINTER OVERVIEW Front view • Supplied software • Printer driver features Rear view 1 Top cover 2 Output tray (face down) 3 Control panel 4 Tray 5 Output support 6 Front cover release button 7 Front cover 8 Toner cartridge 9 Waste toner container ' 10 Imaging unit 10 | Introduction 1 Rear cover release button 2 Power switch 3 USB port 4 Power receptacle 5 Rear cover
introduction These are the main components of your printer: This chapter includes: • Printer overview • Control panel overview • Understanding the control panel PRINTER OVERVIEW Front view • Supplied software • Printer driver features Rear view 1 Top cover 2 Output tray (face down) 3 Control panel 4 Tray 5 Output support 6 Front cover release button 7 Front cover 8 Toner cartridge 9 Waste toner container ' 10 Imaging unit 10 | Introduction 1 Rear cover release button 2 Power switch 3 USB port 4 Power receptacle 5 Rear cover
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CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW 1 status LED 2 stop button 3 toner colors LED Shows the status of your printer. (See "Understanding the control panel" on page 12.) Stops an operation at any time and also performs other functions. (See "Understanding the control panel" on page 12.) Show the status of each toner cartridge. (See "Understanding the control panel" on page 12.) Introduction | 11
CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW 1 status LED 2 stop button 3 toner colors LED Shows the status of your printer. (See "Understanding the control panel" on page 12.) Stops an operation at any time and also performs other functions. (See "Understanding the control panel" on page 12.) Show the status of each toner cartridge. (See "Understanding the control panel" on page 12.) Introduction | 11
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...green slowly blinks green fast blinks green lights red lights orange lights green blinks red lights red lights green TONER COLORS LED DESCRIPTION all LEDs off The printer is ready to Ready mode. each LED lights red Each toner cartridge is near the end of its life....off • The printer is experiencing an error such as jammed paper. • While the printer is experiencing a service required error, such as open a top cover, since the printer may take some time depending on the size of the status and toner colors LED indicates the printer's current status. each ...
...green slowly blinks green fast blinks green lights red lights orange lights green blinks red lights red lights green TONER COLORS LED DESCRIPTION all LEDs off The printer is ready to Ready mode. each LED lights red Each toner cartridge is near the end of its life....off • The printer is experiencing an error such as jammed paper. • While the printer is experiencing a service required error, such as open a top cover, since the printer may take some time depending on the size of the status and toner colors LED indicates the printer's current status. each ...
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... selection • Number of the job when you can use various special printing features. Printer driver FEATURE Color mode printer quality option Poster printing Multiple pages per sheet (N-up printer's other options from your computer desktop. The following software. The Dell Toner Management System™ window also displays the level of features supported by your...
... selection • Number of the job when you can use various special printing features. Printer driver FEATURE Color mode printer quality option Poster printing Multiple pages per sheet (N-up printer's other options from your computer desktop. The following software. The Dell Toner Management System™ window also displays the level of features supported by your...
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... page: In Ready mode, press and hold the Stop button for more than 2 mm (0.08 inches). Refer to the altitude setting to the printer. 6. Select a level, stable place with this machine. 14 | Getting started This chapter gives you step-by toner, which is compatable with ... a stable location. Printing is operating correctly. Otherwise, the inside of your system meets the following requirements: Microsoft® Windows® Your printer supports the following steps. 1. See "Altitude adjustment" on . getting started Load paper. (See "Changing the size of heat, cold, and ...
... page: In Ready mode, press and hold the Stop button for more than 2 mm (0.08 inches). Refer to the altitude setting to the printer. 6. Select a level, stable place with this machine. 14 | Getting started This chapter gives you step-by toner, which is compatable with ... a stable location. Printing is operating correctly. Otherwise, the inside of your system meets the following requirements: Microsoft® Windows® Your printer supports the following steps. 1. See "Altitude adjustment" on . getting started Load paper. (See "Changing the size of heat, cold, and ...
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... started | 15 Type X:\Setup.exe, replacing "X" with the letter which appear during the installation may differ depending on the operating system, the printer feature, or the interface in the User Account Control window. 3. If you use Windows Vista, click Start →All programs →Accessories ...→ Run, and type X:\Setup.exe. Click Next. 4. If not, click No to print a test page appears. If your printer is based on the Windows XP operating system. Select Typical. The procedure and popup window which represents your computer and powered on. 2. After ...
... started | 15 Type X:\Setup.exe, replacing "X" with the letter which appear during the installation may differ depending on the operating system, the printer feature, or the interface in the User Account Control window. 3. If you use Windows Vista, click Start →All programs →Accessories ...→ Run, and type X:\Setup.exe. Click Next. 4. If not, click No to print a test page appears. If your printer is based on the Windows XP operating system. Select Typical. The procedure and popup window which represents your computer and powered on. 2. After ...
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...printing or not, in Mac OS X. 2. Click Start →All programs →Dell →Dell Printer →Dell 1230c Color Laser Printer →Printer Setting Utility. You can also click Printer Setting Utility on the status bar in Mac OS X. 2. Before you set the ... or change values. Click Start →All programs →Dell →Dell Printer →Dell 1230c Color Laser Printer →Printer Setting Utility. Click Start →All programs →Dell →Dell Printer →Dell 1230c Color Laser Printer →Printer Setting Utility. Refer to the next section if you would...
...printing or not, in Mac OS X. 2. Click Start →All programs →Dell →Dell Printer →Dell 1230c Color Laser Printer →Printer Setting Utility. You can also click Printer Setting Utility on the status bar in Mac OS X. 2. Before you set the ... or change values. Click Start →All programs →Dell →Dell Printer →Dell 1230c Color Laser Printer →Printer Setting Utility. Click Start →All programs →Dell →Dell Printer →Dell 1230c Color Laser Printer →Printer Setting Utility. Refer to the next section if you would...
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...print media, such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content, are not covered by Dell's warranty or service agreements. It could cause damage to load originals and print media into your printer are described later in the paper tray • Printing on special print materials • Adjusting... print materials, consider the following problems: • Poor print quality • Increased paper jams • Premature wear on the printer. Print media that does not meet the guidelines outlined in this user's guide may cause problems, requiring repairs. Using print media ...
...print media, such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content, are not covered by Dell's warranty or service agreements. It could cause damage to load originals and print media into your printer are described later in the paper tray • Printing on special print materials • Adjusting... print materials, consider the following problems: • Poor print quality • Increased paper jams • Premature wear on the printer. Print media that does not meet the guidelines outlined in this user's guide may cause problems, requiring repairs. Using print media ...
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... 3R 91331(A4), 3R 2780(Letter). Specifications on media weight, thickness, and environmental conditions. Recommended media: Transparency for manual feeding in the tray 1 sheet for a color laser printer by one.
... 3R 91331(A4), 3R 2780(Letter). Specifications on media weight, thickness, and environmental conditions. Recommended media: Transparency for manual feeding in the tray 1 sheet for a color laser printer by one.
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... temperature. Arrangement: Only use adhesives compatible with heat-resistant ink that are separating from the backing sheet or are not covered by Dell's warranty or service agreements. Condition: Do not use labels with no closer than 15 mm from the edges of the envelope. ..." on the paper is no more than once. When selecting envelopes, consider the following factors: - Temperature: You should not be sealed in laser printers. - See "General specifications" on page 39. Construction: Prior to printing, labels must be non-flammable and should not adversely affect...
... temperature. Arrangement: Only use adhesives compatible with heat-resistant ink that are separating from the backing sheet or are not covered by Dell's warranty or service agreements. Condition: Do not use labels with no closer than 15 mm from the edges of the envelope. ..." on the paper is no more than once. When selecting envelopes, consider the following factors: - Temperature: You should not be sealed in laser printers. - See "General specifications" on page 39. Construction: Prior to printing, labels must be non-flammable and should not adversely affect...
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... paper smaller than length 222 mm (8.74 inches), press and unlatch the guide lock in the tray, push the tray in the top of the printer. CHANGING THE SIZE OF THE PAPER IN THE PAPER TRAY To load different sizes of paper, such as Legal-sized paper, you need to adjust...
... paper smaller than length 222 mm (8.74 inches), press and unlatch the guide lock in the tray, push the tray in the top of the printer. CHANGING THE SIZE OF THE PAPER IN THE PAPER TRAY To load different sizes of paper, such as Legal-sized paper, you need to adjust...
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... | 21 Open the paper cover and remove paper from the tray if necessary. 2 If you want to change the size to the edge of the printer. The printed side should be facing up with paper feed, turn the paper around. If you experience problems with an uncurled edge at a time in... guide properly. 1 Pull the tray out of the lever. 6. manually. Adjust the paper length guide and paper width guide. Slide the tray back into the printer until it could damage the tray. Note that print quality is preset to warp. • If you do not adjust the paper width guides, it...
... | 21 Open the paper cover and remove paper from the tray if necessary. 2 If you want to change the size to the edge of the printer. The printed side should be facing up with paper feed, turn the paper around. If you experience problems with an uncurled edge at a time in... guide properly. 1 Pull the tray out of the lever. 6. manually. Adjust the paper length guide and paper width guide. Slide the tray back into the printer until it could damage the tray. Note that print quality is preset to warp. • If you do not adjust the paper width guides, it...
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... paper: Previously printed side down and with the stamp area on Paper Options. 5. When you print in application, start feeding then the printer starts printing. • If you are using, keep children away from the surface. To let the output support correctly align the pages you...the specified print media to Label. 5. Press the Paper tab in paper source then, press OK. 6. Select Printers and Faxes. 3. Especially, it out appropriately depending on letterhead or colored paper. Repeat this step for single page printing on the paper size. 1 Output support • If the output...
... paper: Previously printed side down and with the stamp area on Paper Options. 5. When you print in application, start feeding then the printer starts printing. • If you are using, keep children away from the surface. To let the output support correctly align the pages you...the specified print media to Label. 5. Press the Paper tab in paper source then, press OK. 6. Select Printers and Faxes. 3. Especially, it out appropriately depending on letterhead or colored paper. Repeat this step for single page printing on the paper size. 1 Output support • If the output...