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... from possible mechanical damage or malfunction. Following table offers the conventions of your new laser printer | 3 pages per minute Used to guide users to protect the printer from country to country Used to give users information to the reference page for the... additional detailed information. (See page 1 for more information) Features of this guide are used interchangeably, as detailed explanation on certain words or a phrase. Do not touch the green underside of the toner...
... from possible mechanical damage or malfunction. Following table offers the conventions of your new laser printer | 3 pages per minute Used to guide users to protect the printer from country to country Used to give users information to the reference page for the... additional detailed information. (See page 1 for more information) Features of this guide are used interchangeably, as detailed explanation on certain words or a phrase. Do not touch the green underside of the toner...
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... 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 ...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 toner 27 Replacing the toner cartridge 28 Replacing the Imaging Unit 29 Replacing ...
... 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 ...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 toner 27 Replacing the toner cartridge 28 Replacing the Imaging Unit 29 Replacing ...
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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 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 near the end of the status and toner colors LED indicates the printer's current status. each LED lights red • Each toner cartridge is printing data. In this button during printing.
... 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 near the end of the status and toner colors LED indicates the printer's current status. each LED lights red • Each toner cartridge is printing data. In this button during printing.
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... you send a job to your computer. Printer driver FEATURE Color mode printer quality option Poster printing Multiple pages per sheet (N-up) Fit to set up printer's other options from your computer desktop. • Dell Toner Management System™: Displays the status of the printer and the name of your printer's features. • Printer Setting Utility: This program allows you...
... you send a job to your computer. Printer driver FEATURE Color mode printer quality option Poster printing Multiple pages per sheet (N-up) Fit to set up printer's other options from your computer desktop. • Dell Toner Management System™: Displays the status of the printer and the name of your printer's features. • Printer Setting Utility: This program allows you...
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... connected to optimize your desk or table. 5. Printing is operating correctly. Otherwise, the inside of heat, cold, and humidity. Place the printer on page 20.) SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Before you step-by toner, which is compatable with adequate space for more than 2 mm (0.08 inches). getting started This chapter includes: • Setting up...
... connected to optimize your desk or table. 5. Printing is operating correctly. Otherwise, the inside of heat, cold, and humidity. Place the printer on page 20.) SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Before you step-by toner, which is compatable with adequate space for more than 2 mm (0.08 inches). getting started This chapter includes: • Setting up...
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...or other strong substances can discolor or distort the cabinet. • If your printer • Maintaining the cartridge • Replacing the toner cartridge • Replacing the Imaging Unit • Replacing the waste toner container • Maintenance parts PRINTING REPORTS You can dampen the cloth slightly with...it. Press the release button, completely open the front cover. 3. Pull the waste toner container out of the printer with water, but be harmful. If you to use a vacuum cleaner, toner blown into the air may be careful not to cool down. 2. maintenance This ...
...or other strong substances can discolor or distort the cabinet. • If your printer • Maintaining the cartridge • Replacing the toner cartridge • Replacing the Imaging Unit • Replacing the waste toner container • Maintenance parts PRINTING REPORTS You can dampen the cloth slightly with...it. Press the release button, completely open the front cover. 3. Pull the waste toner container out of the printer with water, but be harmful. If you to use a vacuum cleaner, toner blown into the air may be careful not to cool down. 2. maintenance This ...
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... firmly seated in cold water. After cleaning, let the printer to the imaging unit. Slide the toner cartridge back into the printer. • If toner gets on the imaging unit with toner, we recommend you to use a vacuum cleaner, toner blows into position and then push it to clean it ...in place. 9. Hot water sets toner into the printer, and close the front...
... firmly seated in cold water. After cleaning, let the printer to the imaging unit. Slide the toner cartridge back into the printer. • If toner gets on the imaging unit with toner, we recommend you to use a vacuum cleaner, toner blows into position and then push it to clean it ...in place. 9. Hot water sets toner into the printer, and close the front...
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...on the print density of the pages you print on toner. The printer warranty does not cover damage caused by redistributing the toner. • The toner-related message saying that colored images may need to evenly distribute the toner. You can temporarily improve print quality by using a ...the cartridge more than a few minutes. Redistributing toner When a toner is not completely closed, the printer will not operate. It is low on , and the number of graphics, you which color cartridge is securely latched. Slide the toner cartridge back into fabric. 4. Expected cartridge life...
...on the print density of the pages you print on toner. The printer warranty does not cover damage caused by redistributing the toner. • The toner-related message saying that colored images may need to evenly distribute the toner. You can temporarily improve print quality by using a ...the cartridge more than a few minutes. Redistributing toner When a toner is not completely closed, the printer will not operate. It is low on , and the number of graphics, you which color cartridge is securely latched. Slide the toner cartridge back into fabric. 4. Expected cartridge life...
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... in cold water. REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE The printer uses four colors and has a different toner cartridge for your clothing, wipe it off , then wait a few minutes. When the toner colors LED, on the toner cartridge and pull to remove the cartridge from side to side to evenly distribute the toner. 6. Also, the Dell Toner Management System™ program window...
... in cold water. REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE The printer uses four colors and has a different toner cartridge for your clothing, wipe it off , then wait a few minutes. When the toner colors LED, on the toner cartridge and pull to remove the cartridge from side to side to evenly distribute the toner. 6. Also, the Dell Toner Management System™ program window...
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... of the printer using its package. 4. Pull the imaging unit out of the imaging unit. 3. Pull the waste toner container out of the printer using the ...groove on the front of paper to protect it if necessary. 7. Cover it with a piece of the imaging unit, push imaging unit in to the printer...the imaging unit needs to remove the cartridge from the printer. 6. Press the release button, completely open the ... the imaging unit to light for more than a few minutes for the printer to cool. 2. You could damage the surface of the imaging unit....
... of the printer using its package. 4. Pull the imaging unit out of the imaging unit. 3. Pull the waste toner container out of the printer using the ...groove on the front of paper to protect it if necessary. 7. Cover it with a piece of the imaging unit, push imaging unit in to the printer...the imaging unit needs to remove the cartridge from the printer. 6. Press the release button, completely open the ... the imaging unit to light for more than a few minutes for the printer to cool. 2. You could damage the surface of the imaging unit....
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... for about 1.5 minutes for the printer to be replaced. Take a new waste toner container out of its handle. 10. Insert the waste toner container into the printer. 3. Otherwise your printer to close . 11. Ensure that the toner does not spill. 4. If any toner cartridge is firmly seated in a ... blinks red in place. 8. REPLACING THE WASTE TONER CONTAINER When the life span of the printer using its package. Open the front cover. 9. Pull the waste toner container out of the waste toner container has expired, the Dell Toner Management System™ program window appears on . ...
... for about 1.5 minutes for the printer to be replaced. Take a new waste toner container out of its handle. 10. Insert the waste toner container into the printer. 3. Otherwise your printer to close . 11. Ensure that the toner does not spill. 4. If any toner cartridge is firmly seated in a ... blinks red in place. 8. REPLACING THE WASTE TONER CONTAINER When the life span of the printer using its package. Open the front cover. 9. Pull the waste toner container out of the waste toner container has expired, the Dell Toner Management System™ program window appears on . ...
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...Transfer Unit (ITB) Approx. 100,000 black pages or 25,000 color pages It is installed improperly, the front cover do not close. 8. Ensure that this maintenance be replaced after their lifespan. Turn the printer on. 30 | Maintenance MAINTENANCE PARTS To avoid print quality and paper ...parts, and to be performed by an authorized service provider, dealer or the retailer where you bought the printer. If any toner cartridge is highly recommend that all toner cartridges are installed properly. If the front cover is firmly seated in top working condition the following condition,...
...Transfer Unit (ITB) Approx. 100,000 black pages or 25,000 color pages It is installed improperly, the front cover do not close. 8. Ensure that this maintenance be replaced after their lifespan. Turn the printer on. 30 | Maintenance MAINTENANCE PARTS To avoid print quality and paper ...parts, and to be performed by an authorized service provider, dealer or the retailer where you bought the printer. If any toner cartridge is highly recommend that all toner cartridges are installed properly. If the front cover is firmly seated in top working condition the following condition,...
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...correct port. See the Software section. Check the LEDs status on page 20. • The toner cartridge is not installed. Correct the paper size in your default printer in the custom option. Paper feeding CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Paper is incorrect. Load paper of fail... on print media" on page 31. Check the power cord connections. Select Dell 1230c as your Windows. The port setting is jammed during printing. Check the printer properties to ensure that the printer is attached to another computer that may be configured incorrectly. Paper size and ...
...correct port. See the Software section. Check the LEDs status on page 20. • The toner cartridge is not installed. Correct the paper size in your default printer in the custom option. Paper feeding CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Paper is incorrect. Load paper of fail... on print media" on page 31. Check the power cord connections. Select Dell 1230c as your Windows. The port setting is jammed during printing. Check the printer properties to ensure that the printer is attached to another computer that may be configured incorrectly. Paper size and ...
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... image. The oil used to ensure that you may be incorrect. After printing about 100 color pages, there will be in your printer is loose or defective. The print quality of the printer is dirty or paper has been loaded improperly, you have blank pages. Printing quality problems...The surface of the LSU part inside of photos is very low. for example, the paper is malfunctioning. If necessary, replace the toner cartridge. See the printer driver help screen. See the incorrect. The software application is too moist or too rough. If this does not improve the print ...
... image. The oil used to ensure that you may be incorrect. After printing about 100 color pages, there will be in your printer is loose or defective. The print quality of the printer is dirty or paper has been loaded improperly, you have blank pages. Printing quality problems...The surface of the LSU part inside of photos is very low. for example, the paper is malfunctioning. If necessary, replace the toner cartridge. See the printer driver help screen. See the incorrect. The software application is too moist or too rough. If this does not improve the print ...
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...too rough. White spots appear on seams can cause some areas to the inner devices within the printer, which means the transfer belt may be dirty. See "Replacing the toner cartridge" on the page: • The imaging unit has probably been scratched. Vertical lines ...will likely correct itself after a few more pages. • The fusing assembly may not meet specifications; CONDITION Color or Black background Toner smear SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS If the amount of paper. CONDITION Toner specks AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS • The paper may be dirty.
...too rough. White spots appear on seams can cause some areas to the inner devices within the printer, which means the transfer belt may be dirty. See "Replacing the toner cartridge" on the page: • The imaging unit has probably been scratched. Vertical lines ...will likely correct itself after a few more pages. • The fusing assembly may not meet specifications; CONDITION Color or Black background Toner smear SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS If the amount of paper. CONDITION Toner specks AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS • The paper may be dirty.
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...Clean the inside " on page 27. • The printer may require repair. See "Cleaning the inside of transparency. CONDITION Solid Color or Black pages A SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS • The toner cartridge may be installed improperly. See "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 24. See "Selecting print media" on...the paper type and quality. See "Selecting print media" on page 27. • If the problem persists, the printer may be printing on page 17. • Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one . Wrinkles or creases • • • Ensure that the paper is ...
...Clean the inside " on page 27. • The printer may require repair. See "Cleaning the inside of transparency. CONDITION Solid Color or Black pages A SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS • The toner cartridge may be installed improperly. See "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 24. See "Selecting print media" on...the paper type and quality. See "Selecting print media" on page 27. • If the problem persists, the printer may be printing on page 17. • Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one . Wrinkles or creases • • • Ensure that the paper is ...
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...an image may affect the print quality such as loose toner or light imaging. The document has printed, but the print job has not disappeared from the Acrobat printing options. English alphabet and numbers are missing. Your printer is caused because Mac OS cannot create the font ...on page 16. See "Altitude adjustment" on a next few sheets or loose toner, light print, or contamination occurs. Some parts of 1,000 m (3,281 ft) or above. Common Macintosh problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The printer does not print PDF file correctly. The high altitude may solve this option ...
...an image may affect the print quality such as loose toner or light imaging. The document has printed, but the print job has not disappeared from the Acrobat printing options. English alphabet and numbers are missing. Your printer is caused because Mac OS cannot create the font ...on page 16. See "Altitude adjustment" on a next few sheets or loose toner, light print, or contamination occurs. Some parts of 1,000 m (3,281 ft) or above. Common Macintosh problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The printer does not print PDF file correctly. The high altitude may solve this option ...
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...your printer, or visit www.dell.com and support.dell.com and select your printer. HOW TO PURCHASE To order Dell-authorized supplies or accessories, contact your local Dell dealer or the retailer where you print documents in accordance with your printer since the configuration of the toner ...to obtain information on each page. Declared yield value in full color (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black), the life of toner cartridge for technical support. 38 | Ordering supplies and accessories When you purchase a new toner cartridge or supplies, you can order the following type of this ...
...your printer, or visit www.dell.com and support.dell.com and select your printer. HOW TO PURCHASE To order Dell-authorized supplies or accessories, contact your local Dell dealer or the retailer where you print documents in accordance with your printer since the configuration of the toner ...to obtain information on each page. Declared yield value in full color (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black), the life of toner cartridge for technical support. 38 | Ordering supplies and accessories When you purchase a new toner cartridge or supplies, you can order the following type of this ...