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... used in the United States and/or other countries; Dell™ 2135cn Color Laser Multifunction Printer User's Guide Finding Information About Your Printer Installing the Toner Cartridges and Print Head Device (PHD) Unit Connecting Your Printer Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool Installing the Optional Memory Card Print Media Guidelines Loading Print Media Operator Panel Printer Settings Understanding the Tool Box Menus Understanding the Menus Understanding...
... used in the United States and/or other countries; Dell™ 2135cn Color Laser Multifunction Printer User's Guide Finding Information About Your Printer Installing the Toner Cartridges and Print Head Device (PHD) Unit Connecting Your Printer Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool Installing the Optional Memory Card Print Media Guidelines Loading Print Media Operator Panel Printer Settings Understanding the Tool Box Menus Understanding the Menus Understanding...
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions 21 Finding Information 23 About Your Printer 27 Installing the Toner Cartridges and Print Head Device (PHD) Unit 33 Connecting Your Printer 41 Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool 53 Installing the Optional Memory Card 127 Print Media Guidelines 135 Loading Print Media 147 Operator Panel 163 Printer Settings 167 Understanding the Tool Box Menus 175 Understanding...
Notes, Notices, and Cautions 21 Finding Information 23 About Your Printer 27 Installing the Toner Cartridges and Print Head Device (PHD) Unit 33 Connecting Your Printer 41 Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool 53 Installing the Optional Memory Card 127 Print Media Guidelines 135 Loading Print Media 147 Operator Panel 163 Printer Settings 167 Understanding the Tool Box Menus 175 Understanding...
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...® All Programs® Dell Printers® Additional Color Laser Software® Dell Supplies Management System. Select your printer from the All Programs menu or the desktop icon. Type your Dell™ printer Service Tag number in Printing Status Window Properties. Your Service... for a particular printer. l Install the Dell™ 2135cn Color Laser Multifunction Printer printer driver in the computer on the Drivers and Utilities CD are ordering from the list view (or Printer Selection) by Phone heading. If you want to install the printer driver with your printer to install a...
...® All Programs® Dell Printers® Additional Color Laser Software® Dell Supplies Management System. Select your printer from the All Programs menu or the desktop icon. Type your Dell™ printer Service Tag number in Printing Status Window Properties. Your Service... for a particular printer. l Install the Dell™ 2135cn Color Laser Multifunction Printer printer driver in the computer on the Drivers and Utilities CD are ordering from the list view (or Printer Selection) by Phone heading. If you want to install the printer driver with your printer to install a...
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...: Protect the drums of the single sheet feeder. Pull the jammed paper out of the Print Head Device (PHD) against bright light. If no jammed paper can be found or it gently to remove the jammed paper from the printer, and then pull out the jammed paper remaining inside of the...open the document cover. 3. NOTE: To resolve the error displayed on the operator panel, you must clear all print media from the inside the printer. Remove the tray 1 from the inside of the printer. 2. Then load the documents back into the ADF. Close the ADF cover. Remove the document from the ...
...: Protect the drums of the single sheet feeder. Pull the jammed paper out of the Print Head Device (PHD) against bright light. If no jammed paper can be found or it gently to remove the jammed paper from the printer, and then pull out the jammed paper remaining inside of the...open the document cover. 3. NOTE: To resolve the error displayed on the operator panel, you must clear all print media from the inside the printer. Remove the tray 1 from the inside of the printer. 2. Then load the documents back into the ADF. Close the ADF cover. Remove the document from the ...
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... with both hands, lift the front slightly, and remove it stops. Pull the tray out of paper remaining inside the printer. 4. Remove all print media from the print media path. 1. Open the front cover by pushing the side button and remove the jammed paper. NOTE: To resolve the... paper from the printer. 2. 3. Close the front cover. 5. Then, confirm that there are no scraps of the printer carefully. If the front cover remains open for more than three minutes, print quality may deteriorate. Clearing Paper Jams From the Tray 1 NOTICE: Protect the drums of the Print Head Device (PHD)...
... with both hands, lift the front slightly, and remove it stops. Pull the tray out of paper remaining inside the printer. 4. Remove all print media from the print media path. 1. Open the front cover by pushing the side button and remove the jammed paper. NOTE: To resolve the... paper from the printer. 2. 3. Close the front cover. 5. Then, confirm that there are no scraps of the printer carefully. If the front cover remains open for more than three minutes, print quality may deteriorate. Clearing Paper Jams From the Tray 1 NOTICE: Protect the drums of the Print Head Device (PHD)...
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Scratches, dirt, or oil from your hands on the operator panel, you must clear all print media from the print media path. 1. Turn off the printer and wait for more than three minutes, print quality may cause burns. 4. If any jammed paper cannot be found, go to the next step. Do...nothing touches or scratches the surface (black-colored film) of the fuser and remove the jammed paper. 5. NOTICE: To protect the drums of paper remaining inside the printer, and then close the front cover. Confirm that there are no scraps of the Print Head Device (PHD) against bright light. The ...
Scratches, dirt, or oil from your hands on the operator panel, you must clear all print media from the print media path. 1. Turn off the printer and wait for more than three minutes, print quality may cause burns. 4. If any jammed paper cannot be found, go to the next step. Do...nothing touches or scratches the surface (black-colored film) of the fuser and remove the jammed paper. 5. NOTICE: To protect the drums of paper remaining inside the printer, and then close the front cover. Confirm that there are no scraps of the Print Head Device (PHD) against bright light. The ...
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... 3. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button. The task is printed. Part of Sound button...printing many low density images, execute the Toner Refresh Mode. 1. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. Is the problem resolved? Go to action 6. Repeat step 3 for the printer. 5 The task is too light. The task is printed... Chart Print from the drop-down list box and click the Start button. 3. Contact Dell. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. Click the 4 Colors Configuration ...
... 3. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button. The task is printed. Part of Sound button...printing many low density images, execute the Toner Refresh Mode. 1. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. Is the problem resolved? Go to action 6. Repeat step 3 for the printer. 5 The task is too light. The task is printed... Chart Print from the drop-down list box and click the Start button. 3. Contact Dell. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. Click the 4 Colors Configuration ...
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... Go to action 2. Go to thick. 1 1. Contact Dell. Is the problem resolved? If not, use the print media recommended for the printer. 2 Is the problem resolved? Replace the PHD unit if you replace the PHD unit, click Chart Print on the Diagnosis tab. 3 3. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit...
... Go to action 2. Go to thick. 1 1. Contact Dell. Is the problem resolved? If not, use the print media recommended for the printer. 2 Is the problem resolved? Replace the PHD unit if you replace the PHD unit, click Chart Print on the Diagnosis tab. 3 3. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit...
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... After you are correctly removed from the PHD (Print Head Device) unit. Is the problem resolved? Check the toner level in the Status tab in the printer driver. 3 1. Launch the Tool Box, and click Non-Dell Toner on the output. Disable the Toner Saving ... motor function properly? 1. Streaks appear on the Printer Maintenance tab. 2 2. Action Yes No The toner cartridges may be replaced. Click the Play of Sound button to thick. 4 1. Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button. 9 The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. Go to action 3. Replace...
... After you are correctly removed from the PHD (Print Head Device) unit. Is the problem resolved? Check the toner level in the Status tab in the printer driver. 3 1. Launch the Tool Box, and click Non-Dell Toner on the output. Disable the Toner Saving ... motor function properly? 1. Streaks appear on the Printer Maintenance tab. 2 2. Action Yes No The toner cartridges may be replaced. Click the Play of Sound button to thick. 4 1. Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button. 9 The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. Go to action 3. Replace...
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... need to action 3. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button. On the Advanced tab, ensure that the On check box is not selected. The task is printed. Pitched color dots Launch the Tool Box, and click Non-Dell Toner on the Diagnosis tab. 2 3. Is...
... need to action 3. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button. On the Advanced tab, ensure that the On check box is not selected. The task is printed. Pitched color dots Launch the Tool Box, and click Non-Dell Toner on the Diagnosis tab. 2 3. Is...
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... Is the cause of the printer - Replace the PHD unit if you replace the fuser, click Chart Print on the Diagnosis tab. 2.... Dell. Contact Dell. Action Ensure the light path is printed. 3. Remove the PHD unit, and keep it in the dark place. See "Replacing the Print Head ...color spots on your output with that on the Diagnosis tab. 2 3. Replace the PHD unit. The Pitch Configuration Chart is printed. Yes No 1. Launch the Tool Box, and click Chart Print on the Diagnosis tab. 2. Launch the Tool Box, and click Chart Print on the Diagnosis tab. 5. See "Replacing the Print Head...
... Is the cause of the printer - Replace the PHD unit if you replace the fuser, click Chart Print on the Diagnosis tab. 2.... Dell. Contact Dell. Action Ensure the light path is printed. 3. Remove the PHD unit, and keep it in the dark place. See "Replacing the Print Head ...color spots on your output with that on the Diagnosis tab. 2 3. Replace the PHD unit. The Pitch Configuration Chart is printed. Yes No 1. Launch the Tool Box, and click Chart Print on the Diagnosis tab. 2. Launch the Tool Box, and click Chart Print on the Diagnosis tab. 5. See "Replacing the Print Head...
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...Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 3 Is the problem resolved? If using the Pitch Configuration Chart. On the operator panel, select SETUP ® Admin Menu ® Maintenance ® Adjust BTR. 2. Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button. Fog Adjust the setting for the printer...Adjust the transfer bias. Execute the PHD Refresh Mode. 1. Launch the Tool Box, and click Chart Print on the Diagnosis tab. 2. Contact Dell. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Click the Pitch Configuration Chart button. ...
...Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 3 Is the problem resolved? If using the Pitch Configuration Chart. On the operator panel, select SETUP ® Admin Menu ® Maintenance ® Adjust BTR. 2. Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button. Fog Adjust the setting for the printer...Adjust the transfer bias. Execute the PHD Refresh Mode. 1. Launch the Tool Box, and click Chart Print on the Diagnosis tab. 2. Contact Dell. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Click the Pitch Configuration Chart button. ...
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... the Diagnosis tab. 2. The task is printed. Contact Dell. On the Graphics tab, select High Quality from Print Mode. Go to action 2. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. After you start the PHD Refresh Mode, click Chart Print on the Printer Maintenance tab. 1 2. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is installed. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing...
... the Diagnosis tab. 2. The task is printed. Contact Dell. On the Graphics tab, select High Quality from Print Mode. Go to action 2. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. After you start the PHD Refresh Mode, click Chart Print on the Printer Maintenance tab. 1 2. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is installed. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing...
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.... 1 The Pitch Configuration Chart is printed. Click the Start button. 3. Contact Dell. Contact Dell. Execute the Developer Stir Mode. 1. Is the cause of the problem using the Pitch Configuration Chart. 1. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Auger mark Action Locate the cause of the printer - Launch the Tool Box...
.... 1 The Pitch Configuration Chart is printed. Click the Start button. 3. Contact Dell. Contact Dell. Execute the Developer Stir Mode. 1. Is the cause of the problem using the Pitch Configuration Chart. 1. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Auger mark Action Locate the cause of the printer - Launch the Tool Box...
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...edges of the following procedures that the correct print media is complete. The envelope is complete. Go to action 4a. If not, use the operator panel and Dell Configuration Web Tool, see "Understanding the Menus" and "Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool". See the fuser replacement ...is not at fault. Yes No Contact Dell. The task is complete. See "Removing the Used Toner Cartridge", "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit", and the fuser replacement guide, Replacing the Fuser. 1 2. Does the noise generated from the printer match with the noise from the drop...
...edges of the following procedures that the correct print media is complete. The envelope is complete. Go to action 4a. If not, use the operator panel and Dell Configuration Web Tool, see "Understanding the Menus" and "Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool". See the fuser replacement ...is not at fault. Yes No Contact Dell. The task is complete. See "Removing the Used Toner Cartridge", "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit", and the fuser replacement guide, Replacing the Fuser. 1 2. Does the noise generated from the printer match with the noise from the drop...
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...Color Registration Adjustment 2 (Process). Replace the PHD unit if you have a spare PHD unit? The task is complete. Go to action 3d. The task is complete. The task is properly inserted. 1 Is the problem resolved? Contact Dell. 2 Do you have a spare unit. 4b Is the problem resolved? See "Replacing the Print Head... Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Contact Dell. Misfeed jam Action Ensure that the print media is not damp. 4a ...
...Color Registration Adjustment 2 (Process). Replace the PHD unit if you have a spare PHD unit? The task is complete. Go to action 3d. The task is complete. The task is properly inserted. 1 Is the problem resolved? Contact Dell. 2 Do you have a spare unit. 4b Is the problem resolved? See "Replacing the Print Head... Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Contact Dell. Misfeed jam Action Ensure that the print media is not damp. 4a ...
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.... Wipe the retard roller in progress. Copy Problem See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 1 Is the problem resolved? No Go to action 4a. Contact Dell. Go to action 2. Action Yes No Clear the jam. Contact Dell. For information on how to action 4b. Replace the PHD unit...
.... Wipe the retard roller in progress. Copy Problem See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 1 Is the problem resolved? No Go to action 4a. Contact Dell. Go to action 2. Action Yes No Clear the jam. Contact Dell. For information on how to action 4b. Replace the PHD unit...
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...; Dell Printers® Additional Color Laser Software® Dell Supplies Management System. c. Your Service Tag number is used. The image quality will be lower when this information. b. Select a URL from the web: a. The Dell Supplies Management System window appears. 2. Back to Contents Page Maintaining Your Printer Determining the Status of Supplies Conserving Supplies Ordering Supplies Storing Print Media...
...; Dell Printers® Additional Color Laser Software® Dell Supplies Management System. c. Your Service Tag number is used. The image quality will be lower when this information. b. Select a URL from the web: a. The Dell Supplies Management System window appears. 2. Back to Contents Page Maintaining Your Printer Determining the Status of Supplies Conserving Supplies Ordering Supplies Storing Print Media...
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Ensure that the printer is turned off. 2. Press the side button and open the front cover. 3. Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit 1. Close the side cover. Turn the four PHD lock levers counterclockwise. 4. 3. Pull the PHD unit out of the printer.
Ensure that the printer is turned off. 2. Press the side button and open the front cover. 3. Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit 1. Close the side cover. Turn the four PHD lock levers counterclockwise. 4. 3. Pull the PHD unit out of the printer.
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... Cartridges 1. NOTICE: To protect the drums of the belt unit. NOTICE: Ensure that nothing touches or scratches the surface (black-colored film) of the Print Head Device (PHD) against bright light, close the front cover within three minutes. Press and slide the blue latches of the four toner... cartridges to Contents Page Installing the Toner Cartridges and Print Head Device (PHD) Unit Installing the Toner Cartridges Installing the PHD Unit CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and ...
... Cartridges 1. NOTICE: To protect the drums of the belt unit. NOTICE: Ensure that nothing touches or scratches the surface (black-colored film) of the Print Head Device (PHD) against bright light, close the front cover within three minutes. Press and slide the blue latches of the four toner... cartridges to Contents Page Installing the Toner Cartridges and Print Head Device (PHD) Unit Installing the Toner Cartridges Installing the PHD Unit CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and ...