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... notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. 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 Your Printer Software Printing Copying Scanning Faxing Understanding...
... notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. 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 Your Printer Software Printing Copying Scanning Faxing 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 the...
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 the...
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...To resolve the error displayed on the operator panel, you must clear all print media from the printer, and then pull out the jammed paper remaining inside of the printer. 2. Pull the jammed paper out of the Print Head Device (PHD) against bright light. Close the document cover. Then load the documents...remove the paper, go to the next step to remove the jammed paper from the inside of the printer. b. NOTE: Ensure that you pulled, open for more than three minutes, print quality may deteriorate. If the front cover remains open the document cover. 3. If no jammed paper ...
...To resolve the error displayed on the operator panel, you must clear all print media from the printer, and then pull out the jammed paper remaining inside of the printer. 2. Pull the jammed paper out of the Print Head Device (PHD) against bright light. Close the document cover. Then load the documents...remove the paper, go to the next step to remove the jammed paper from the inside of the printer. b. NOTE: Ensure that you pulled, open for more than three minutes, print quality may deteriorate. If the front cover remains open the document cover. 3. If no jammed paper ...
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...paper from the print media path. 1. Then, confirm that there are no scraps of the Print Head Device (PHD) against bright light. Remove all print media from the tray. Open the front cover by pushing the side button and remove the jammed paper. Insert the tray back into the printer, and push... until it from the printer. 2. Clearing Paper Jams From the...
...paper from the print media path. 1. Then, confirm that there are no scraps of the Print Head Device (PHD) against bright light. Remove all print media from the tray. Open the front cover by pushing the side button and remove the jammed paper. Insert the tray back into the printer, and push... until it from the printer. 2. Clearing Paper Jams From the...
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... cover remains open the front cover. 3. The fuser is hot. Confirm that there are no scraps of the Print Head Device (PHD) against bright light. NOTICE: To protect the drums of paper remaining inside the printer, and then close the front cover. Push the side button and open for 30 minutes. 2. NOTE: To resolve... down the levers at both ends of the belt unit. Clearing Paper Jams From the Fuser NOTICE: Ensure nothing touches or scratches the surface (black-colored film) of the fuser. 6.
... cover remains open the front cover. 3. The fuser is hot. Confirm that there are no scraps of the Print Head Device (PHD) against bright light. NOTICE: To protect the drums of paper remaining inside the printer, and then close the front cover. Push the side button and open for 30 minutes. 2. NOTE: To resolve... down the levers at both ends of the belt unit. Clearing Paper Jams From the Fuser NOTICE: Ensure nothing touches or scratches the surface (black-colored film) of the fuser. 6.
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...Play of the toner cartridges. Dell. Does the dispense motor function properly? Launch the Tool Box, and click Refresh Mode on the Diagnosis tab. 2. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. ... 2. NOTE: You can perform Dispense Motor Check for the printer. 5 The task is printed. Click the Yellow button under Toner Refresh Mode. 3. After you desire. Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. Replace the PHD unit if you have...
...Play of the toner cartridges. Dell. Does the dispense motor function properly? Launch the Tool Box, and click Refresh Mode on the Diagnosis tab. 2. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. ... 2. NOTE: You can perform Dispense Motor Check for the printer. 5 The task is printed. Click the Yellow button under Toner Refresh Mode. 3. After you desire. Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. Replace the PHD unit if you have...
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...spare unit. 1. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. The Pitch Configuration Chart is blank. If not, use the print media recommended for the printer. 2 Is the problem resolved? ...complete. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2 Is the problem resolved? Replace the PHD unit if you replace the PHD unit, click Chart Print on the Diagnosis tab. ... Chart button. See "Supported Paper Types". Toner smears or print comes off. Random spots/blurred images Action Ensure that the toner cartridges are installed correctly. Go ...
...spare unit. 1. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. The Pitch Configuration Chart is blank. If not, use the print media recommended for the printer. 2 Is the problem resolved? ...complete. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2 Is the problem resolved? Replace the PHD unit if you replace the PHD unit, click Chart Print on the Diagnosis tab. ... Chart button. See "Supported Paper Types". Toner smears or print comes off. Random spots/blurred images Action Ensure that the toner cartridges are installed correctly. Go ...
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... "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". Click the Play of the toner cartridges. Launch the Tool Box, and click Machine Check on the Printer Maintenance tab. 2 2. Does the dispense motor function properly? 1. After you desire. Contact Dell. Check the ...down list box, and click the Start button. 3. Repeat step 2 and 3 to action 2. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button. 9 The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. The task is complete.
... "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". Click the Play of the toner cartridges. Launch the Tool Box, and click Machine Check on the Printer Maintenance tab. 2 2. Does the dispense motor function properly? 1. After you desire. Contact Dell. Check the ...down list box, and click the Start button. 3. Repeat step 2 and 3 to action 2. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button. 9 The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. The task is complete.
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... Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button. Contact Dell. On the Advanced tab, ensure that the On check box is black. After you replace the PHD unit, click Chart Print on the Printer Maintenance tab. 2 2. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. Go to Color (Auto). Replace the...action 2. Pitched color dots Ensure that the Output Color is complete. Replace the PHD unit if you have a spare unit. 1. Is the problem resolved? If you replace the PHD unit, click Chart Print on the Diagnosis tab. 3 3. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit...
... Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button. Contact Dell. On the Advanced tab, ensure that the On check box is black. After you replace the PHD unit, click Chart Print on the Printer Maintenance tab. 2 2. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. Go to Color (Auto). Replace the...action 2. Pitched color dots Ensure that the Output Color is complete. Replace the PHD unit if you have a spare unit. 1. Is the problem resolved? If you replace the PHD unit, click Chart Print on the Diagnosis tab. 3 3. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit...
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... Chart is printed. The Pitch Configuration Chart is printed. Contact Dell. Contact Dell. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Click the Ghost Configuration Chart button. 1 Yes No Proceed to the action corresponding to the type of the printer - Replace...pitch of the color spots on your output with that on the Diagnosis tab. 2. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Is the problem resolved? The Pitch Configuration Chart is complete. Contact Dell. Reinstall the ...
... Chart is printed. The Pitch Configuration Chart is printed. Contact Dell. Contact Dell. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Click the Ghost Configuration Chart button. 1 Yes No Proceed to the action corresponding to the type of the printer - Replace...pitch of the color spots on your output with that on the Diagnosis tab. 2. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Is the problem resolved? The Pitch Configuration Chart is complete. Contact Dell. Reinstall the ...
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... Pitch Configuration Chart button. 1 The Pitch Configuration Chart is printed. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is printed. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 3 Is the problem resolved? No Contact Dell. Replace the PHD unit. Click the Ghost Configuration Chart button... the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Adjust the setting for the printer. 2b Is the problem resolved? The task is printed. Does the pattern on the output match with that on the Diagnosis tab. 2. Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart...
... Pitch Configuration Chart button. 1 The Pitch Configuration Chart is printed. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is printed. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 3 Is the problem resolved? No Contact Dell. Replace the PHD unit. Click the Ghost Configuration Chart button... the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Adjust the setting for the printer. 2b Is the problem resolved? The task is printed. Does the pattern on the output match with that on the Diagnosis tab. 2. Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart...
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... Bitmap Text Smoothing in the printer driver. 2 1. Yes The task is complete. Go to action 2. Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button. Contact Dell. The task is complete. The task is printed. Jagged characters Action Set Print Mode to action 4. Replace the PHD unit. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing...
... Bitmap Text Smoothing in the printer driver. 2 1. Yes The task is complete. Go to action 2. Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button. Contact Dell. The task is complete. The task is printed. Jagged characters Action Set Print Mode to action 4. Replace the PHD unit. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing...
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... the Pitch Configuration Chart button. 1 The Pitch Configuration Chart is printed. contact Dell Contact Dell. 1. Contact Dell. See the fuser replacement guide, Replacing the Fuser. 2. Is the cause of the printer - Is the problem resolved? Auger mark Action Locate the cause of the ... Pitch Configuration Chart button. The Pitch Configuration Chart is complete. Execute the Developer Stir Mode. 1. The task is printed. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Is the problem resolved? Click the Start button. 3. ...
... the Pitch Configuration Chart button. 1 The Pitch Configuration Chart is printed. contact Dell Contact Dell. 1. Contact Dell. See the fuser replacement guide, Replacing the Fuser. 2. Is the cause of the printer - Is the problem resolved? Auger mark Action Locate the cause of the ... Pitch Configuration Chart button. The Pitch Configuration Chart is complete. Execute the Developer Stir Mode. 1. The task is printed. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Is the problem resolved? Click the Start button. 3. ...
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... Cartridge", "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit", and the fuser replacement guide, Replacing the Fuser. 1 2. Use a different size envelope. 4b Is the problem resolved? Go to action 2. Go to use the operator panel and Dell Configuration Web Tool, see "Understanding the Menus" and "Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool". Contact Dell. Contact Dell. Your printer is complete. Launch the...
... Cartridge", "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit", and the fuser replacement guide, Replacing the Fuser. 1 2. Use a different size envelope. 4b Is the problem resolved? Go to action 2. Go to use the operator panel and Dell Configuration Web Tool, see "Understanding the Menus" and "Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool". Contact Dell. Contact Dell. Your printer is complete. Launch the...
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... PHD unit if you have a spare PHD unit? On the Registration Adjustment page, click the Color Regi Chart button. 3a The Color Regi Configuration Chart is complete. Contact Dell. Use print media that is 216 gsm or less. 2a Is the problem resolved? Go to action 3a..... The task is complete. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. See "Adjusting Color Registration" for details. 3. Is the problem resolved? Go to action Go to action 3b. The task is complete. Contact Dell. Misfeed jam Action Ensure that is not curled...
... PHD unit if you have a spare PHD unit? On the Registration Adjustment page, click the Color Regi Chart button. 3a The Color Regi Configuration Chart is complete. Contact Dell. Use print media that is 216 gsm or less. 2a Is the problem resolved? Go to action 3a..... The task is complete. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. See "Adjusting Color Registration" for details. 3. Is the problem resolved? Go to action Go to action 3b. The task is complete. Contact Dell. Misfeed jam Action Ensure that is not curled...
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...the PHD Unit". 2 Is the problem resolved? Multi-feed jam Action Yes No Ensure that the PHD unit is installed correctly. Contact Dell. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 1 Is the problem resolved? Jam at the Exit Sensor Action Ensure that is...the problem resolved? Is the problem resolved? Replace the PHD unit if you have a spare unit. The task is complete. Contact Dell. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2 Is the problem resolved? Yes The task is complete. Copy Problem Replace ...
...the PHD Unit". 2 Is the problem resolved? Multi-feed jam Action Yes No Ensure that the PHD unit is installed correctly. Contact Dell. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 1 Is the problem resolved? Jam at the Exit Sensor Action Ensure that is...the problem resolved? Is the problem resolved? Replace the PHD unit if you have a spare unit. The task is complete. Contact Dell. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2 Is the problem resolved? Yes The task is complete. Copy Problem Replace ...
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...name of the key operator in the e-mail list box. Click start® All Programs® Dell Printers® Additional Color Laser Software® Dell Supplies Management System. If ordering from the Select Reorder URL list. To use the E-Mail Alert Setup...Your Printer Determining the Status of Supplies Conserving Supplies Ordering Supplies Storing Print Media Storing Consumables Replacing Toner Cartridges Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit Replacing Retard Roller Cleaning the Feed Roller Inside the Printer Cleaning the CTD Sensor Inside the Printer Adjusting Color Registration ...
...name of the key operator in the e-mail list box. Click start® All Programs® Dell Printers® Additional Color Laser Software® Dell Supplies Management System. If ordering from the Select Reorder URL list. To use the E-Mail Alert Setup...Your Printer Determining the Status of Supplies Conserving Supplies Ordering Supplies Storing Print Media Storing Consumables Replacing Toner Cartridges Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit Replacing Retard Roller Cleaning the Feed Roller Inside the Printer Cleaning the CTD Sensor Inside the Printer Adjusting Color Registration ...
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Ensure that the printer is turned off. 2. Pull the PHD unit out of the printer. Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit 1. Close the side cover. Turn the four PHD lock levers counterclockwise. 4. Press the side button and open the front cover. 3. 3.
Ensure that the printer is turned off. 2. Pull the PHD unit out of the printer. Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit 1. Close the side cover. Turn the four PHD lock levers counterclockwise. 4. Press the side button and open the front cover. 3. 3.
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... of the belt unit. If the front cover remains open for more than three minutes, the print quality may affect the print quality. 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. Completely pull out and remove...
... of the belt unit. If the front cover remains open for more than three minutes, the print quality may affect the print quality. 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. Completely pull out and remove...