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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 Fonts...
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 Fonts...
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... roller, 1 How to set up, 1 HTTP, 1, 2 I ID, 1, 2 Identifying print media, 1 Identifying print paper, 1 Image Compression, 1, 2 Impression Number, 1 Init Print Meter, 1 Initialize NIC NVM and restart printer, 1 Initialize PrintMeter, 1 Installing Printer drivers, 1 Installing retard roller in tray, 1 Installing the optional memory card, 1 Installing toner cartridge, 1
... roller, 1 How to set up, 1 HTTP, 1, 2 I ID, 1, 2 Identifying print media, 1 Identifying print paper, 1 Image Compression, 1, 2 Impression Number, 1 Init Print Meter, 1 Initialize NIC NVM and restart printer, 1 Initialize PrintMeter, 1 Installing Printer drivers, 1 Installing retard roller in tray, 1 Installing the optional memory card, 1 Installing toner cartridge, 1
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Removing toner cartridge, 1 Replacing retard roller, 1 Reports, 1 Resend Delay, 1, 2, 3 RESET button, 1 Reset Defaults, 1 Reset Print Server, 1 Resetting Defaults, 1, 2 Resident font, 1 Resident scalable fonts, 1 Resolution, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Restore Settings, 1 Return policy, 1 ...
Removing toner cartridge, 1 Replacing retard roller, 1 Reports, 1 Resend Delay, 1, 2, 3 RESET button, 1 Reset Defaults, 1 Reset Print Server, 1 Resetting Defaults, 1, 2 Resident font, 1 Resident scalable fonts, 1 Resolution, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Restore Settings, 1 Return policy, 1 ...
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..., 1, 2, 3 Toner cartridge, 1 Toner Refresh, 1 Top frame, 1 Trap Notification (IP), 1 Tray 1, 1, 2 Tray 1 Custom Size - Y, 1 Tray 1 Paper Size, 1 Tray 1 Paper Type, 1 Tray Settings, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Troubleshooting, 1 Turn on, 1 Typeface, 1 U Unacceptable paper, 1 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS, 1 Upper Limit for Color Print, 1 Upper Limit for Monochrome Print, 1 USB, 1 USB port, 1, 2, 3 USB Printing, 1 User Setup Disk Creating Tool, 1 Using Dell Printer Configuration...
..., 1, 2, 3 Toner cartridge, 1 Toner Refresh, 1 Top frame, 1 Trap Notification (IP), 1 Tray 1, 1, 2 Tray 1 Custom Size - Y, 1 Tray 1 Paper Size, 1 Tray 1 Paper Type, 1 Tray Settings, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Troubleshooting, 1 Turn on, 1 Typeface, 1 U Unacceptable paper, 1 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS, 1 Upper Limit for Color Print, 1 Upper Limit for Monochrome Print, 1 USB, 1 USB port, 1, 2, 3 USB Printing, 1 User Setup Disk Creating Tool, 1 Using Dell Printer Configuration...
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..., 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...
..., 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...
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...an indication to use another manufacturer's toner cartridge. mm/inch Displays the measurement unit used on the output paper. Clock Settings Time Zone Displays the selected time zone. Set Date Displays the date setting. Reports Purpose: To print the printer's settings and history information. Off...to print a detailed list of the PCL Macro. Color Test Page Click to use paper of time the printer waits for the Secure Print and Proof Print features. Non-Dell Toner Non-Dell Toner Displays whether or not to print a color test page. Panel Settings Click to print a list ...
...an indication to use another manufacturer's toner cartridge. mm/inch Displays the measurement unit used on the output paper. Clock Settings Time Zone Displays the selected time zone. Set Date Displays the date setting. Reports Purpose: To print the printer's settings and history information. Off...to print a detailed list of the PCL Macro. Color Test Page Click to use paper of time the printer waits for the Secure Print and Proof Print features. Non-Dell Toner Non-Dell Toner Displays whether or not to print a color test page. Panel Settings Click to print a list ...
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The discharge phenomenon for e-mail. Values: 0 meter* 1000 meters 2000 meters Specifies the altitude of another manufacturer's toner cartridge. Values: Non-Dell Toner Off* On Disables the use of the location where the printer is used for ordering consumables. User (Fax) Initializes the fax number entries in the Address Book. Values: Initialize PrintMeter Click Start to...
The discharge phenomenon for e-mail. Values: 0 meter* 1000 meters 2000 meters Specifies the altitude of another manufacturer's toner cartridge. Values: Non-Dell Toner Off* On Disables the use of the location where the printer is used for ordering consumables. User (Fax) Initializes the fax number entries in the Address Book. Values: Initialize PrintMeter Click Start to...
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... environment sensor information to operate the main motor inside the printer, check the following: l If the paper is wrinkled, the wrinkle occurred in the specified paper size, type, and color mode. Values: Main Motor Operation Check* Click Start to Result by the Paper Wrinkle Check Mode. Fuser Motor Operation Check Click Start... the clutch clicking. A4 A5 B5 C5 DL Plain* Plain Thick Covers Paper Type Covers Thick Specifies the type of the normal sound for each toner cartridge. Start Click this button to be used by pressing the Get Environment Sensor Info button.
... environment sensor information to operate the main motor inside the printer, check the following: l If the paper is wrinkled, the wrinkle occurred in the specified paper size, type, and color mode. Values: Main Motor Operation Check* Click Start to Result by the Paper Wrinkle Check Mode. Fuser Motor Operation Check Click Start... the clutch clicking. A4 A5 B5 C5 DL Plain* Plain Thick Covers Paper Type Covers Thick Specifies the type of the normal sound for each toner cartridge. Start Click this button to be used by pressing the Get Environment Sensor Info button.
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... Click Cyan to clean the black cartridge. Refresh Mode Purpose: To use up a toner cartridge or PHD unit when you need to replace it before the end of its life, or to stir the toner. Black Click Black to clean the cyan cartridge. Values: Yellow Click Yellow to Contents... the Refresh Mode consumes extra toner. Back to clean the yellow cartridge. Magenta Click Magenta to clean the PHD unit. PHD Refresh Mode PHD Click PHD to clean the magenta cartridge. Values: Developer Stir Mode Click Start to stir the toner in the toner cartridge. Developer Stir Mode Purpose: To...
... Click Cyan to clean the black cartridge. Refresh Mode Purpose: To use up a toner cartridge or PHD unit when you need to replace it before the end of its life, or to stir the toner. Black Click Black to clean the cyan cartridge. Values: Yellow Click Yellow to Contents... the Refresh Mode consumes extra toner. Back to clean the yellow cartridge. Magenta Click Magenta to clean the PHD unit. PHD Refresh Mode PHD Click PHD to clean the magenta cartridge. Values: Developer Stir Mode Click Start to stir the toner in the toner cartridge. Developer Stir Mode Purpose: To...
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... feeder before performing Auto Correct. C NOTE: Ensure that are required when the printer is initially installed and after the printer is not required. Toner Refresh Purpose: To clean the toner in a new toner cartridge. Off Does not automatically perform color registration adjustment. NOTE: The Color Reg Adjust feature can be configured when Auto Reg Adjust is any value...
... feeder before performing Auto Correct. C NOTE: Ensure that are required when the printer is initially installed and after the printer is not required. Toner Refresh Purpose: To clean the toner in a new toner cartridge. Off Does not automatically perform color registration adjustment. NOTE: The Color Reg Adjust feature can be configured when Auto Reg Adjust is any value...
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... Address Book. NOTE: Values marked by specifying the altitude of the printer. NOTICE: Use of a non-Dell toner cartridge may result in print quality, or deterioration of remaining toner, etc. On Uses another manufacturer's toner cartridge. This prevents items from being unavailable, a reduction in some of the printer's functions being changed accidentally. Values: Off* Does not use another...
... Address Book. NOTE: Values marked by specifying the altitude of the printer. NOTICE: Use of a non-Dell toner cartridge may result in print quality, or deterioration of remaining toner, etc. On Uses another manufacturer's toner cartridge. This prevents items from being unavailable, a reduction in some of the printer's functions being changed accidentally. Values: Off* Does not use another...
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... not mix print media types. Increase the value for the type of print media you are using non-Dell brand toner cartridges, disable the Non-Dell Toner option. 1. The entire output is not selected. Confirm the amount of a ream before loading it in Load the print ...when it may skew or buckle. Cannot perform manual duplex printing. Action The toner cartridges may be replaced. Check the toner level in the Status tab in the printer driver. 3 1. Ensure that the tray 1 is empty. Disable the Toner Saving Mode in the Status Monitor. 1 2. Try changing the Paper Type...
... not mix print media types. Increase the value for the type of print media you are using non-Dell brand toner cartridges, disable the Non-Dell Toner option. 1. The entire output is not selected. Confirm the amount of a ream before loading it in Load the print ...when it may skew or buckle. Cannot perform manual duplex printing. Action The toner cartridges may be replaced. Check the toner level in the Status tab in the printer driver. 3 1. Ensure that the tray 1 is empty. Disable the Toner Saving Mode in the Status Monitor. 1 2. Try changing the Paper Type...
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...the Diagnosis tab. 2. Repeat step 2 and 3 to perform Dispense Motor Check for the printer. 5 The task is printed. Does the dispense motor function properly? Click the Yellow button under Toner Refresh Mode. 3. The task is complete. Go to action 2. 4. The task is complete... drop-down list box, and click the Start button. 3. Dell. Launch the Tool Box, and click Refresh Mode on the Diagnosis tab. 2. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is printed. Repeat step 3 for each toner cartridge functions properly. 1. Is the problem resolved? After you complete the...
...the Diagnosis tab. 2. Repeat step 2 and 3 to perform Dispense Motor Check for the printer. 5 The task is printed. Does the dispense motor function properly? Click the Yellow button under Toner Refresh Mode. 3. The task is complete. Go to action 2. 4. The task is complete... drop-down list box, and click the Start button. 3. Dell. Launch the Tool Box, and click Refresh Mode on the Diagnosis tab. 2. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is printed. Repeat step 3 for each toner cartridge functions properly. 1. Is the problem resolved? After you complete the...
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... unit. Contact Dell. Replace the PHD unit if you replace the fuser, test print your document again. See the fuser replacement guide, Replacing the Fuser. 4 2. Yes The task is printed. See "Installing the Toner Cartridges". 1 Is the problem resolved? Is the problem resolved? If not, use the print media recommended for the printer. 2 Is...
... unit. Contact Dell. Replace the PHD unit if you replace the fuser, test print your document again. See the fuser replacement guide, Replacing the Fuser. 4 2. Yes The task is printed. See "Installing the Toner Cartridges". 1 Is the problem resolved? Is the problem resolved? If not, use the print media recommended for the printer. 2 Is...
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... non-Dell brand toner cartridges, disable the Non-Dell Toner option. 1. The task is complete. Contact Go to action 9. Launch the Tool Box, and click Non-Dell Toner on the Diagnosis tab. 7 2. Go to action 4. The task is complete. See "Supported Paper Types". Click the Play of Sound button to perform Dispense Motor Check for the printer. 5 Is...
... non-Dell brand toner cartridges, disable the Non-Dell Toner option. 1. The task is complete. Contact Go to action 9. Launch the Tool Box, and click Non-Dell Toner on the Diagnosis tab. 7 2. Go to action 4. The task is complete. See "Supported Paper Types". Click the Play of Sound button to perform Dispense Motor Check for the printer. 5 Is...
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... in each toner cartridge. 1. Replace the PHD unit. The task is black. Replace the PHD unit. Is the problem resolved? Contact Dell. Pitched color dots The task is complete. Launch the Tool Box, and click Non-Dell Toner on the Printer Maintenance tab. 2 2. The task is complete. Action Ensure Output Color is set to Color (Auto). The 4 Colors Configuration Chart...
... in each toner cartridge. 1. Replace the PHD unit. The task is black. Replace the PHD unit. Is the problem resolved? Contact Dell. Pitched color dots The task is complete. Launch the Tool Box, and click Non-Dell Toner on the Printer Maintenance tab. 2 2. The task is complete. Action Ensure Output Color is set to Color (Auto). The 4 Colors Configuration Chart...
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... within 30 mm of the four edges of the problem by removing the toner cartridges, fuser, and the PHD unit. 1. If the envelope is shorter than envelopes, go to use the print media recommended for the printer. 1 The task is 220 mm or longer (C5 or COM-10),... is considered normal. Contact Dell. Remove the toner cartridges, fuser, and PHD unit. Launch the Tool Box, and click Machine Check on an envelope, go to action 2a. Contact Dell. If not, use the operator panel and Dell Configuration Web Tool, see "Understanding the Menus" and "Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool". Click the...
... within 30 mm of the four edges of the problem by removing the toner cartridges, fuser, and the PHD unit. 1. If the envelope is shorter than envelopes, go to use the print media recommended for the printer. 1 The task is 220 mm or longer (C5 or COM-10),... is considered normal. Contact Dell. Remove the toner cartridges, fuser, and PHD unit. Launch the Tool Box, and click Machine Check on an envelope, go to action 2a. Contact Dell. If not, use the operator panel and Dell Configuration Web Tool, see "Understanding the Menus" and "Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool". Click the...
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...: You can also be performed using the operator panel or Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. Reinstall the PHD unit. 2. Contact Dell. Go to perform Dispense Motor Check for the rest of Sound button? 1. Contact Dell. Is the problem resolved? Contact Dell. Reinstall the toner cartridges. 2. Action Execute auto color registration adjustment. 1. Yes No The task is out of...
...: You can also be performed using the operator panel or Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. Reinstall the PHD unit. 2. Contact Dell. Go to perform Dispense Motor Check for the rest of Sound button? 1. Contact Dell. Is the problem resolved? Contact Dell. Reinstall the toner cartridges. 2. Action Execute auto color registration adjustment. 1. Yes No The task is out of...
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... any documents you are stored in correctly. The printer will not send or receive faxes. Check that the document is connected properly. The fax machine sending you the fax had a temporary document jam. The toner cartridge may not be enough available memory to hold the... document you place the document to "Replacing Toner Cartridges". The printer scans very slowly. Communication speed becomes slow in the memory do not dial correctly...
... any documents you are stored in correctly. The printer will not send or receive faxes. Check that the document is connected properly. The fax machine sending you the fax had a temporary document jam. The toner cartridge may not be enough available memory to hold the... document you place the document to "Replacing Toner Cartridges". The printer scans very slowly. Communication speed becomes slow in the memory do not dial correctly...
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... again. Other Problems Problem Condensation has occurred inside the printer. Printable page limit reached, cannot print. "Multifunction printer error. Ask your system administrator. Replace the toner cartridge of the color displayed on the Status Monitor. Failed to retrieve the Address... is displayed. Please inquire of the color displayed on . "Multifunction printer error. Check the PHD unit and the Toner Cartridge. Check the PHD unit and the Toner Cartridge. Adjust the humidity or relocate the printer to initialize ScanButton Manager. Ask your system...
... again. Other Problems Problem Condensation has occurred inside the printer. Printable page limit reached, cannot print. "Multifunction printer error. Ask your system administrator. Replace the toner cartridge of the color displayed on the Status Monitor. Failed to retrieve the Address... is displayed. Please inquire of the color displayed on . "Multifunction printer error. Check the PHD unit and the Toner Cartridge. Check the PHD unit and the Toner Cartridge. Adjust the humidity or relocate the printer to initialize ScanButton Manager. Ask your system...