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... in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other countries. Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without 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...
... in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other countries. Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without 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...
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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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... open for more than three minutes, print quality may deteriorate. Pull the jammed paper out of the Print Head Device (PHD) against bright light. Close the ADF cover. Close the document cover. NOTE: To resolve the error...to remove the paper, go to the next step to remove the jammed paper from the inside the printer. If no jammed paper can be found or it is hard to remove the paper, go to ...the next step to remove the jammed paper from the inside of the printer. If you cannot see the paper or the paper does not move when you use the ADF Paper Stop...
... open for more than three minutes, print quality may deteriorate. Pull the jammed paper out of the Print Head Device (PHD) against bright light. Close the ADF cover. Close the document cover. NOTE: To resolve the error...to remove the paper, go to the next step to remove the jammed paper from the inside the printer. If no jammed paper can be found or it is hard to remove the paper, go to ...the next step to remove the jammed paper from the inside of the printer. If you cannot see the paper or the paper does not move when you use the ADF Paper Stop...
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... back into the printer, and push until it from the printer. 2. NOTE: To resolve the error displayed on the operator panel, you must clear all the jammed and/or creased paper from the print media path. 1. Pull the tray out of paper remaining inside the printer. 4. Then, confirm... that there are no scraps of the printer carefully. Clearing Paper Jams From the Tray 1 NOTICE: Protect the drums of the Print Head Device (PHD) against bright light. 3. If the front cover remains open ...
... back into the printer, and push until it from the printer. 2. NOTE: To resolve the error displayed on the operator panel, you must clear all the jammed and/or creased paper from the print media path. 1. Pull the tray out of paper remaining inside the printer. 4. Then, confirm... that there are no scraps of the printer carefully. Clearing Paper Jams From the Tray 1 NOTICE: Protect the drums of the Print Head Device (PHD) against bright light. 3. If the front cover remains open ...
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... cannot be found, go to the next step. Do not touch it, doing so may deteriorate. Open the cover of paper remaining inside the printer, and then close the front cover. If the front cover remains open the front cover. 3. Lift the levers at both ends of the fuser... minutes. 2. Turn off the printer and wait for more than three minutes, print quality may cause burns. 4. NOTICE: To protect the drums of the belt unit. Clearing Paper Jams From the Fuser NOTICE: Ensure nothing touches or scratches the surface (black-colored film) of the Print Head Device (PHD) against bright light.
... cannot be found, go to the next step. Do not touch it, doing so may deteriorate. Open the cover of paper remaining inside the printer, and then close the front cover. If the front cover remains open the front cover. 3. Lift the levers at both ends of the fuser... minutes. 2. Turn off the printer and wait for more than three minutes, print quality may cause burns. 4. NOTICE: To protect the drums of the belt unit. Clearing Paper Jams From the Fuser NOTICE: Ensure nothing touches or scratches the surface (black-colored film) of the Print Head Device (PHD) against bright light.
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... the motor sound. 8 4. Repeat step 3 for the printer. 5 The task is too light. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. The task is complete. The task is complete. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. Is the problem resolved? The task...density images, execute the Toner Refresh Mode. 1. Go to action 2. 4. Repeat step 3 for Magenta, Cyan, and Black buttons. Contact Dell. Ensure that the eight yellow ribbons are correctly removed from the drop-down list box and click the Start button. 3. Does the dispense ...
... the motor sound. 8 4. Repeat step 3 for the printer. 5 The task is too light. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. The task is complete. The task is complete. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. Is the problem resolved? The task...density images, execute the Toner Refresh Mode. 1. Go to action 2. 4. Repeat step 3 for Magenta, Cyan, and Black buttons. Contact Dell. Ensure that the eight yellow ribbons are correctly removed from the drop-down list box and click the Start button. 3. Does the dispense ...
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...tab, change the plain paper to action 3. Verify that the correct print media is installed correctly. Contact Dell. Ensure that the toner cartridges are installed correctly. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Is the problem resolved? Go to thick. 1...resolved? The task is complete. The task is complete. Try changing the Paper Type setting in the printer driver. If not, use the print media recommended for the printer. 2 Is the problem resolved? The task is complete. Replace the PHD unit if you replace the...
...tab, change the plain paper to action 3. Verify that the correct print media is installed correctly. Contact Dell. Ensure that the toner cartridges are installed correctly. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Is the problem resolved? Go to thick. 1...resolved? The task is complete. The task is complete. Try changing the Paper Type setting in the printer driver. If not, use the print media recommended for the printer. 2 Is the problem resolved? The task is complete. Replace the PHD unit if you replace the...
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...The task is complete. Go to action 5. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". The task is complete. Contact Go to perform Dispense Motor Check for the printer. 5 Is the problem resolved? Repeat step 2 and 3 to action ...-Dell brand toner cartridges, disable the Non-Dell Toner option. 1. Dell? Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button. 9 The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. Action Yes No The toner cartridges may be uneven. Click the Play of toner left in the printer driver. 3 1. See "Replacing the Print Head Device...
...The task is complete. Go to action 5. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". The task is complete. Contact Go to perform Dispense Motor Check for the printer. 5 Is the problem resolved? Repeat step 2 and 3 to action ...-Dell brand toner cartridges, disable the Non-Dell Toner option. 1. Dell? Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button. 9 The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. Action Yes No The toner cartridges may be uneven. Click the Play of toner left in the printer driver. 3 1. See "Replacing the Print Head Device...
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... Print on the Printer Maintenance tab. 2 2. Contact Dell. The task is not selected. Is the problem resolved? Contact Dell. Launch the Tool Box, and click Non-Dell Toner on the Diagnosis tab. 3 3. Replace the PHD unit. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Yes No 1 1. Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button...
... Print on the Printer Maintenance tab. 2 2. Contact Dell. The task is not selected. Is the problem resolved? Contact Dell. Launch the Tool Box, and click Non-Dell Toner on the Diagnosis tab. 3 3. Replace the PHD unit. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Yes No 1 1. Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button...
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...Contact Dell. Launch the Tool Box, and click Chart Print on the Diagnosis tab. 5. Click the Pitch Configuration Chart button. 1 The Pitch Configuration Chart is complete. Compare the pitch of the color spots ...Dell. Action Locate the cause of the problem using the Ghost Configuration Chart. 1. l Main unit of the printer - See "Installing the PHD Unit". 1 4. The Pitch Configuration Chart is not covered. Is the problem resolved? Replace the PHD unit. Is the problem resolved? Click the Pitch Configuration Chart button. See "Replacing the Print Head Device...
...Contact Dell. Launch the Tool Box, and click Chart Print on the Diagnosis tab. 5. Click the Pitch Configuration Chart button. 1 The Pitch Configuration Chart is complete. Compare the pitch of the color spots ...Dell. Action Locate the cause of the problem using the Ghost Configuration Chart. 1. l Main unit of the printer - See "Installing the PHD Unit". 1 4. The Pitch Configuration Chart is not covered. Is the problem resolved? Replace the PHD unit. Is the problem resolved? Click the Pitch Configuration Chart button. See "Replacing the Print Head Device...
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...Ghost Configuration Chart button. The Ghost Configuration Chart is complete. Light fatigue Contact Dell. Contact Dell. Does the pattern on the output match with that on the Diagnosis tab. ...Admin Menu ® Maintenance ® Adjust BTR. 2. Adjust the setting for the printer. 2b Is the problem resolved? Go to action 3. After you replace the PHD unit, ... Configuration Chart button. 1 The Pitch Configuration Chart is complete. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is printed. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Go to action...
...Ghost Configuration Chart button. The Ghost Configuration Chart is complete. Light fatigue Contact Dell. Contact Dell. Does the pattern on the output match with that on the Diagnosis tab. ...Admin Menu ® Maintenance ® Adjust BTR. 2. Adjust the setting for the printer. 2b Is the problem resolved? Go to action 3. After you replace the PHD unit, ... Configuration Chart button. 1 The Pitch Configuration Chart is complete. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is printed. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Go to action...
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... the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Contact Dell. Bead-Carry-Out (BCO) Action If the printer is installed in the printer driver. 1 1. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit...Yes The task is complete. Launch the Tool Box, and click Refresh Mode on the Printer Maintenance tab. 1 2. Go to action 3. Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button. Is the problem resolved? The task is complete. Enable Bitmap Text Smoothing in...
... the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Contact Dell. Bead-Carry-Out (BCO) Action If the printer is installed in the printer driver. 1 1. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit...Yes The task is complete. Launch the Tool Box, and click Refresh Mode on the Printer Maintenance tab. 1 2. Go to action 3. Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button. Is the problem resolved? The task is complete. Enable Bitmap Text Smoothing in...
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...the PHD unit if you have a spare unit. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. The task is printed. Contact Dell. Click the Pitch Configuration Chart button. Contact Dell. Click the Pitch Configuration Chart button. 1 The Pitch Configuration Chart is complete...1. Yes No Proceed to the action corresponding to action 3. The task is complete. Auger mark Action Locate the cause of the printer - Banding The task is complete. Replace the PHD unit. The Pitch Configuration Chart is printed. Replace the fuser. The Pitch ...
...the PHD unit if you have a spare unit. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. The task is printed. Contact Dell. Click the Pitch Configuration Chart button. Contact Dell. Click the Pitch Configuration Chart button. 1 The Pitch Configuration Chart is complete...1. Yes No Proceed to the action corresponding to action 3. The task is complete. Auger mark Action Locate the cause of the printer - Banding The task is complete. Replace the PHD unit. The Pitch Configuration Chart is printed. Replace the fuser. The Pitch ...
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...Head Device (PHD) Unit", and the fuser replacement guide, Replacing the Fuser. 1 2. Click the Play of crease is complete. Go to 4b. The task is not at fault. This type of Sound button to action 2a. Your printer is complete. Click the Start button. Is the problem resolved? Go to action 2. Contact Dell... resolved? The task is complete. The task is complete. Check the crease. Go to action 4a. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 3 Is the problem resolved? Execute the Paper Wrinkle Check Mode. If printing...
...Head Device (PHD) Unit", and the fuser replacement guide, Replacing the Fuser. 1 2. Click the Play of crease is complete. Go to 4b. The task is not at fault. This type of Sound button to action 2a. Your printer is complete. Click the Start button. Is the problem resolved? Go to action 2. Contact Dell... resolved? The task is complete. The task is complete. Check the crease. Go to action 4a. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 3 Is the problem resolved? Execute the Paper Wrinkle Check Mode. If printing...
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..., launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, and click the Order Supplies at a time.) l Amount 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 Cleaning...
..., launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, and click the Order Supplies at a time.) l Amount 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 Cleaning...
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3. Turn the four PHD lock levers counterclockwise. 4. Ensure that the printer is turned off. 2. Close the side cover. Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit 1. Pull the PHD unit out of the printer. Press the side button and open the front cover. 3.
3. Turn the four PHD lock levers counterclockwise. 4. Ensure that the printer is turned off. 2. Close the side cover. Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit 1. Pull the PHD unit out of the printer. Press the side button and open the front cover. 3.