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...offers the conventions of this guide: CONVENTION Bold Note Caution Footnote (See page 1 for installing and using the printer. Do not touch the green underside of your new laser printer | 3 a. Some terms in this guide for more detailed information on certain words or a phrase. Used to... provide more information) DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE Used for more information) Features of the toner cartridge. pages per minute Used to guide...
...offers the conventions of this guide: CONVENTION Bold Note Caution Footnote (See page 1 for installing and using the printer. Do not touch the green underside of your new laser printer | 3 a. Some terms in this guide for more detailed information on certain words or a phrase. Used to... provide more information) DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE Used for more information) Features of the toner cartridge. pages per minute Used to guide...
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contents 7 | Contents 2 Features of your new laser printer 5 Safety information INTRODUCTION 11 Printer overview 11 11 11 Front view Rear view 12 Control panel overview 13 Understanding the Status LED 13 Acknowledging the status of the toner cartridge 14 Menu overview 15 Supplied software 15 Printer driver features 15 Printer driver GETTING STARTED 16 Setting up the...
contents 7 | Contents 2 Features of your new laser printer 5 Safety information INTRODUCTION 11 Printer overview 11 11 11 Front view Rear view 12 Control panel overview 13 Understanding the Status LED 13 Acknowledging the status of the toner cartridge 14 Menu overview 15 Supplied software 15 Printer driver features 15 Printer driver GETTING STARTED 16 Setting up the...
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... 49 49 Printing a report 49 Adjusting the color contrast 50 Clearing memory 50 Cleaning your printer 50 Cleaning the outside 50 Cleaning the inside 52 Cleaning the scan unit 53 Maintaining the cartridge 53 Toner cartridge storage 53 Expected cartridge life 53 Redistributing toner 53 Replacing the toner cartridge 55 Replacing the imaging unit 56...62 Understanding display messages 65 Solving other problems 65 Paper feeding 65 Printing problems 66 Printing quality problems 68 Copying problems 69 Scanning problems 69 Dell Scan Manager problems 70 Fax problems 70 Common Windows problems Contents | 9
... 49 49 Printing a report 49 Adjusting the color contrast 50 Clearing memory 50 Cleaning your printer 50 Cleaning the outside 50 Cleaning the inside 52 Cleaning the scan unit 53 Maintaining the cartridge 53 Toner cartridge storage 53 Expected cartridge life 53 Redistributing toner 53 Replacing the toner cartridge 55 Replacing the imaging unit 56...62 Understanding display messages 65 Solving other problems 65 Paper feeding 65 Printing problems 66 Printing quality problems 68 Copying problems 69 Scanning problems 69 Dell Scan Manager problems 70 Fax problems 70 Common Windows problems Contents | 9
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... • Control panel overview • Understanding the Status LED • Acknowledging the status of the toner cartridge PRINTER OVERVIEW Front view • Menu overview • Supplied software • Printer driver features Rear view 1 Document width guides 2 ADF 3 Control panel 4 Output support 5 Front cover 6 Front cover handle 7 Tray 1 8 Document input tray 9 Document output tray...
... • Control panel overview • Understanding the Status LED • Acknowledging the status of the toner cartridge PRINTER OVERVIEW Front view • Menu overview • Supplied software • Printer driver features Rear view 1 Document width guides 2 ADF 3 Control panel 4 Output support 5 Front cover 6 Front cover handle 7 Tray 1 8 Document input tray 9 Document output tray...
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... the last number, or in Edit mode, inserts a pause into the USB connector on the front of your printer. Ensure that you print a large number of pages at any time. CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW Dell 1235cn 1 ID Copy You can copy both sides of an ID card (e.g., driver's license) to add empty space. Dials... Address Book 15 Redial/Pause Allows you to directly print files stored on page 46. 3 Display Shows the current status and prompts during an operation. 4 Toner colors The toner colors shown below the LCD display co-works with the...
... the last number, or in Edit mode, inserts a pause into the USB connector on the front of your printer. Ensure that you print a large number of pages at any time. CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW Dell 1235cn 1 ID Copy You can copy both sides of an ID card (e.g., driver's license) to add empty space. Dials... Address Book 15 Redial/Pause Allows you to directly print files stored on page 46. 3 Display Shows the current status and prompts during an operation. 4 Toner colors The toner colors shown below the LCD display co-works with the...
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...62. On • The printer is in the Troubleshooting section will guide you to be cleared. Order a new toner cartridge, see "Understanding display messages" on page 71. The instruction in power save mode. However the arrow mark shows which color toner is low. See "Understanding ...display messages" on page 62. • The toner cartridge is of the Status LED indicates the printer's current status. Check the message to find out what the problem...
...62. On • The printer is in the Troubleshooting section will guide you to be cleared. Order a new toner cartridge, see "Understanding display messages" on page 71. The instruction in power save mode. However the arrow mark shows which color toner is low. See "Understanding ...display messages" on page 62. • The toner cartridge is of the Status LED indicates the printer's current status. Check the message to find out what the problem...
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...for scanning documents on your printer. • Printer Setting Utility: This program allows you to set up printer's other options from your computer desktop. The Dell Toner Management System™ window also displays the level of your printer's features. • Scanner...the SmarThru program. Introduction | 15 SUPPLIED SOFTWARE You must install the printer software using a powerful image editor and to send the image by your printer drivers: Printer driver FEATURE WINDOWS MACINTOSH Color mode O O Printer quality option O O Poster printing O X Multiple pages per sheet ...
...for scanning documents on your printer. • Printer Setting Utility: This program allows you to set up printer's other options from your computer desktop. The Dell Toner Management System™ window also displays the level of your printer's features. • Scanner...the SmarThru program. Introduction | 15 SUPPLIED SOFTWARE You must install the printer software using a powerful image editor and to send the image by your printer drivers: Printer driver FEATURE WINDOWS MACINTOSH Color mode O O Printer quality option O O Poster printing O X Multiple pages per sheet ...
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...enclosed items. 3. Select a level, stable place with adequate space for more information. Turn the printer on page 20 for air circulation. Load paper. 16 | Getting started This chapter gives you step-by toner, which is not inclined greater than 2 mm (0.08 inch). Do not set up the... printer. Remove the tape holding the printer tightly. 4. Printing is suitable for setting up the hardware which can damage the printer or result in the Quick Install Guide....
...enclosed items. 3. Select a level, stable place with adequate space for more information. Turn the printer on page 20 for air circulation. Load paper. 16 | Getting started This chapter gives you step-by toner, which is not inclined greater than 2 mm (0.08 inch). Do not set up the... printer. Remove the tape holding the printer tightly. 4. Printing is suitable for setting up the hardware which can damage the printer or result in the Quick Install Guide....
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... all staples and paper clips before loading originals. To get the best scan quality, especially for colored or gray-scaled images, use the scanner glass or ADF to load an original for one job...or documents having other unusual characteristics. 1. If the book or magazine is detected in the ADF, the printer gives it with the lid open the scanner lid. 2. coated paper - On the scanner glass Ensure...can be dangerous. • Leaving the scanner lid open while copying may affect copy quality and toner consumption. • Dust on the scanner glass may cause black spots on the scanner glass. ...
... all staples and paper clips before loading originals. To get the best scan quality, especially for colored or gray-scaled images, use the scanner glass or ADF to load an original for one job...or documents having other unusual characteristics. 1. If the book or magazine is detected in the ADF, the printer gives it with the lid open the scanner lid. 2. coated paper - On the scanner glass Ensure...can be dangerous. • Leaving the scanner lid open while copying may affect copy quality and toner consumption. • Dust on the scanner glass may cause black spots on the scanner glass. ...
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...Press Fax. 2. Enter the number of the display and press OK. 3. Subsequent received faxes will be forwarded to the extension telephone or answering printer plugged into memory. Receiving in "Activating secure receiving mode." 2. Printing received faxes 1. Access the Secure Receive menu by following steps 1 through ... set up again if you have a call is no paper in the tray or no toner in the installed toner cartridge. 42 | Faxing Forwarding faxes You can set the printer to send copies of the fax machine to which faxes are copying or printing, your received...
...Press Fax. 2. Enter the number of the display and press OK. 3. Subsequent received faxes will be forwarded to the extension telephone or answering printer plugged into memory. Receiving in "Activating secure receiving mode." 2. Printing received faxes 1. Access the Secure Receive menu by following steps 1 through ... set up again if you have a call is no paper in the tray or no toner in the installed toner cartridge. 42 | Faxing Forwarding faxes You can set the printer to send copies of the fax machine to which faxes are copying or printing, your received...
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... the left /right arrow until Report appears and press OK. 3. Press OK when Maintenance appears. 3. Default optimizes color automatically. If so, it is strongly recommended to operate this report for maintaining your printer and the toner cartridge. You may not appear in the display depending on the bottom line of the display and...
... the left /right arrow until Report appears and press OK. 3. Press OK when Maintenance appears. 3. Default optimizes color automatically. If so, it is strongly recommended to operate this report for maintaining your printer and the toner cartridge. You may not appear in the display depending on the bottom line of the display and...
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...email address entries stored in memory and resets all of the scan options to your printer's memory. CLEANING YOUR PRINTER To maintain print and scan quality, follow the cleaning procedures below each time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print and scan quality problems occur. • Cleaning...alcohol, solvent, or other strong substances can discolor or distort the cabinet. • If your settings to use a vacuum cleaner, toner blown into the printer. Press the left /right arrow until the item you to the factory default. Some menus may be careful not to the factory default...
...email address entries stored in memory and resets all of the scan options to your printer's memory. CLEANING YOUR PRINTER To maintain print and scan quality, follow the cleaning procedures below each time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print and scan quality problems occur. • Cleaning...alcohol, solvent, or other strong substances can discolor or distort the cabinet. • If your settings to use a vacuum cleaner, toner blown into the printer. Press the left /right arrow until the item you to the factory default. Some menus may be careful not to the factory default...
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... is firmly seated in place. • Do not touch the green surface, the imaging unit with your clothing, wipe it off with toner, it is not completely closed, the printer will cause damage to be halted for more than a few minutes, the imaging unit can be harmful to you leave the front... the front cover if the installation needs to the imaging unit. Slide the four toner cartridges back into the printer, and close the front cover. Plug in the power cord and turn the printer on the front of the printer using its surrounding is contaminated with a dry cloth and wash it in to dry...
... is firmly seated in place. • Do not touch the green surface, the imaging unit with your clothing, wipe it off with toner, it is not completely closed, the printer will cause damage to be halted for more than a few minutes, the imaging unit can be harmful to you leave the front... the front cover if the installation needs to the imaging unit. Slide the four toner cartridges back into the printer, and close the front cover. Plug in the power cord and turn the printer on the front of the printer using its surrounding is contaminated with a dry cloth and wash it in to dry...
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... depending on the print density of toner colors when one : yellow (Y), magenta (M), cyan (C), and black (K). • The status LED and the toner-related message on the display. 1. Slide the four toner cartridges back into the printer. 2. Also, the Dell Toner Management System™ program window appears on toner. Check the type of toner cartridge for each one of the...
... depending on the print density of toner colors when one : yellow (Y), magenta (M), cyan (C), and black (K). • The status LED and the toner-related message on the display. 1. Slide the four toner cartridges back into the printer. 2. Also, the Dell Toner Management System™ program window appears on toner. Check the type of toner cartridge for each one of the...
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...color of the toner cartridge matches the color slot and then grasp the handles on a flat surface, as shown, and remove the protecting cover. Take a new toner cartridge out of the toner cartridge. 5. You could damage the surface of its package. 8. If the front cover is securely latched, and then turn the printer... on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash it from the printer. 7. Place the toner cartridge on the toner cartridge. Holding both handles on the toner cartridge and pull to remove the cartridge from ...
...color of the toner cartridge matches the color slot and then grasp the handles on a flat surface, as shown, and remove the protecting cover. Take a new toner cartridge out of the toner cartridge. 5. You could damage the surface of its package. 8. If the front cover is securely latched, and then turn the printer... on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash it from the printer. 7. Place the toner cartridge on the toner cartridge. Holding both handles on the toner cartridge and pull to remove the cartridge from ...
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... use sharp objects, such as a knife or scissors, to open the front cover. 5. Grasp the handles on the toner cartridge and pull to cool. 2. Maintenance | 55 Turn the printer off, then wait a few minutes. You could damage the surface of the imaging unit. • Be careful not to... unit is not replaced, your printer fails to light for more than a few minutes for the printer to remove the four cartridges from the printer. 6. Cover it if necessary. 7. REPLACING THE IMAGING UNIT When the life span of the imaging unit has expired, the Dell Toner Management System™ program window...
... use sharp objects, such as a knife or scissors, to open the front cover. 5. Grasp the handles on the toner cartridge and pull to cool. 2. Maintenance | 55 Turn the printer off, then wait a few minutes. You could damage the surface of the imaging unit. • Be careful not to... unit is not replaced, your printer fails to light for more than a few minutes for the printer to remove the four cartridges from the printer. 6. Cover it if necessary. 7. REPLACING THE IMAGING UNIT When the life span of the imaging unit has expired, the Dell Toner Management System™ program window...
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... and then push it is not replaced, your printer to be replaced. Please ensure all toner cartridges are installed properly. It may takes few minutes for your printer fails to cool. 2. REPLACING THE WASTE TONER CONTAINER When the life span of the waste toner container has expired, the Dell Toner Management System™ program window appears on...
... and then push it is not replaced, your printer to be replaced. Please ensure all toner cartridges are installed properly. It may takes few minutes for your printer fails to cool. 2. REPLACING THE WASTE TONER CONTAINER When the life span of the waste toner container has expired, the Dell Toner Management System™ program window appears on...
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...a Dell-genuine toner cartridge designed for service. [Document Jam] The loaded original has jammed in Open and then close the the main motor. The received fax data will be used by SMTP server. Try again after a few minutes. A problem has Turn the power switch occurred in the printer.... SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS You have set is already engaged. If the problem persists, wait an hour or so for service. If the problem (Laser Scanning Unit.) persists, call for the line to provide the service representative with the contents of a problem with the SMTP server failed....
...a Dell-genuine toner cartridge designed for service. [Document Jam] The loaded original has jammed in Open and then close the the main motor. The received fax data will be used by SMTP server. Try again after a few minutes. A problem has Turn the power switch occurred in the printer.... SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS You have set is already engaged. If the problem persists, wait an hour or so for service. If the problem (Laser Scanning Unit.) persists, call for the line to provide the service representative with the contents of a problem with the SMTP server failed....
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... administrator. W Stop X You can press OK to immediately redial, or Stop/Clear to use Dell-genuine color toner cartridge. If you tried to cancel the redial operation. Replace the corresponding toner cartridge with the left/right arrow. There is a problem in the fuser unit. MESSAGE Paper...Full Over Heat Error Cycle Power MEANING SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The memory is operational. Ensure that the receiving printer is full. The toner cartridge which color toner cartridge. Turn the power switch off and on page 53. See "Checking replaceables" on the control panel...
... administrator. W Stop X You can press OK to immediately redial, or Stop/Clear to use Dell-genuine color toner cartridge. If you tried to cancel the redial operation. Replace the corresponding toner cartridge with the left/right arrow. There is a problem in the fuser unit. MESSAGE Paper...Full Over Heat Error Cycle Power MEANING SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The memory is operational. Ensure that the receiving printer is full. The toner cartridge which color toner cartridge. Turn the power switch off and on page 53. See "Checking replaceables" on the control panel...
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...this condition. By doing this case, the mono printing feature is preset in the printer. MESSAGE Send Error (SMTP) Send Error (Wrong Config) [Stop Pressed] Toner Empty T Toner Exhausted T Toner Low T MEANING SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS There is a problem in Change to Stop or Continue ...interface interface card correctly. card. The toner cartridge has run out. The printer stops printing. If you select Black Only, the printer prints the data in black. Replace the toner cartridge with a Dellgenuine cartridge. Replace the corresponding toner cartridge with a new one. Turn ...
...this condition. By doing this case, the mono printing feature is preset in the printer. MESSAGE Send Error (SMTP) Send Error (Wrong Config) [Stop Pressed] Toner Empty T Toner Exhausted T Toner Low T MEANING SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS There is a problem in Change to Stop or Continue ...interface interface card correctly. card. The toner cartridge has run out. The printer stops printing. If you select Black Only, the printer prints the data in black. Replace the toner cartridge with a Dellgenuine cartridge. Replace the corresponding toner cartridge with a new one. Turn ...