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...website 62 To access Embedded Web Service: 62 Checking the printer's serial number TROUBLESHOOTING 63 Tips for avoiding paper jams 63 63 Clearing document jams 63 Input misfeed 64 Exit misfeed 64 Roller misfeed 64 Clearing paper jams 65 In the paper feed area 66 In the multi-purpose tray 67 In ... area 69 In the optional tray 70 Understanding display messages 73 Solving other problems 73 Paper feeding 74 Printing problems 75 Printing quality problems 77 Copying problems 78 Scanning problems 78 Dell Scan Manager problems 78 Fax problems 79 Common PostScript problems 79 Common Windows problems 80...
...website 62 To access Embedded Web Service: 62 Checking the printer's serial number TROUBLESHOOTING 63 Tips for avoiding paper jams 63 63 Clearing document jams 63 Input misfeed 64 Exit misfeed 64 Roller misfeed 64 Clearing paper jams 65 In the paper feed area 66 In the multi-purpose tray 67 In ... area 69 In the optional tray 70 Understanding display messages 73 Solving other problems 73 Paper feeding 74 Printing problems 75 Printing quality problems 77 Copying problems 78 Scanning problems 78 Dell Scan Manager problems 78 Fax problems 79 Common PostScript problems 79 Common Windows problems 80...
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... or needs replacement with a new cartridge. On • A problem has occurred such as a paper jam, cover is indicated by arrows. UNDERSTANDING THE STATUS LED The color of toner cartridges is open or no paper in the tray, so that the printer cannot continue the job. See "Understanding display messages" on page 70 for more information...
... or needs replacement with a new cartridge. On • A problem has occurred such as a paper jam, cover is indicated by arrows. UNDERSTANDING THE STATUS LED The color of toner cartridges is open or no paper in the tray, so that the printer cannot continue the job. See "Understanding display messages" on page 70 for more information...
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... originals. 2. Always use print media that meet the guidelines for your printer. When you choose should be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which Dell has no control. • Before purchasing large quantities of print media,... quality • Increased paper jams • Premature wear on the paper. • Some print media may cause problems, requiring repairs. Print media that it clean. 24 | Loading originals and print media Flex or fan the edge of the print media for your printer are described later in ...
... originals. 2. Always use print media that meet the guidelines for your printer. When you choose should be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which Dell has no control. • Before purchasing large quantities of print media,... quality • Increased paper jams • Premature wear on the paper. • Some print media may cause problems, requiring repairs. Print media that it clean. 24 | Loading originals and print media Flex or fan the edge of the print media for your printer are described later in ...
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...Adhesives: The adhesive material should be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. - Arrangement: Only use in laser printers. - The adhesive backing is no exposed backing between them. Check your printer's fusing temperature. Labels can also cause damage to printing, labels must use envelopes with no closer ...seals, or other indications of separation. • Ensure that are compatible with the heat and pressure of the printer during printing, which can cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can peel off adhesive strip or with more than 76 mm wide or 356 mm long. •...
...Adhesives: The adhesive material should be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. - Arrangement: Only use in laser printers. - The adhesive backing is no exposed backing between them. Check your printer's fusing temperature. Labels can also cause damage to printing, labels must use envelopes with no closer ...seals, or other indications of separation. • Ensure that are compatible with the heat and pressure of the printer during printing, which can cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can peel off adhesive strip or with more than 76 mm wide or 356 mm long. •...
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...by Dell's warranty or service agreements. Press and hold a maximum of 250 sheets of your computer. • Do not push the paper width... cause paper jams. 2. Place the tray into the tray. 5. You can purchase an optional tray and attach it lightly touches the LOADING PAPER Loading paper in ...paper into the tray, while pinching the paper width guide as Legal-sized paper, you need to adjust the paper guides to the printer's fusing temperature for the majority of 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) plain paper. It is preset to the desired paper length. MEDIA TYPE GUIDELINES Preprinted paper...
...by Dell's warranty or service agreements. Press and hold a maximum of 250 sheets of your computer. • Do not push the paper width... cause paper jams. 2. Place the tray into the tray. 5. You can purchase an optional tray and attach it lightly touches the LOADING PAPER Loading paper in ...paper into the tray, while pinching the paper width guide as Legal-sized paper, you need to adjust the paper guides to the printer's fusing temperature for the majority of 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) plain paper. It is preset to the desired paper length. MEDIA TYPE GUIDELINES Preprinted paper...
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... page printing on letterhead or colored paper. If you are loading. 2. Loading paper in the multi-purpose tray. It is not guaranteed. Hold the handle of print media at a time in the multi-purpose tray. • To prevent paper jams, do not add paper when there is still paper in the multi-purpose tray ...The multi-purpose tray can load previously printed paper. Pull out the tray and adjust the tray size to print facing up. 1 Full ...
... page printing on letterhead or colored paper. If you are loading. 2. Loading paper in the multi-purpose tray. It is not guaranteed. Hold the handle of print media at a time in the multi-purpose tray. • To prevent paper jams, do not add paper when there is still paper in the multi-purpose tray ...The multi-purpose tray can load previously printed paper. Pull out the tray and adjust the tray size to print facing up. 1 Full ...
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...following loading guidelines: • Envelopes: Flap side down with an uncurled edge toward the printer. • Card stock: Print side up and the short edge entering the printer first. • Previously printed paper: Previously printed side down and with the stamp area on the control panel. 5. Do... not force too much, or the paper will be mis-aligned or fall. • If you print a document, set the paper source and type in a paper jam or skew...
...following loading guidelines: • Envelopes: Flap side down with an uncurled edge toward the printer. • Card stock: Print side up and the short edge entering the printer first. • Previously printed paper: Previously printed side down and with the stamp area on the control panel. 5. Do... not force too much, or the paper will be mis-aligned or fall. • If you print a document, set the paper source and type in a paper jam or skew...
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... If you experience frequent paper jams or printing problems, check the number of pages the printer has printed or scanned. Insert a new DADF rubber pad into place. 4. Close the DADF cover. 1 DADF rubber pad MANAGING YOUR PRINTER FROM THE WEBSITE If you have connected your printer to a network and... 2. Start a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, from the DADF, as a user on the Dell website, the printer's serial number may be replaced after their lifespan. Enter the printer IP address (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) in top working condition the following condition, the following steps:...
... If you experience frequent paper jams or printing problems, check the number of pages the printer has printed or scanned. Insert a new DADF rubber pad into place. 4. Close the DADF cover. 1 DADF rubber pad MANAGING YOUR PRINTER FROM THE WEBSITE If you have connected your printer to a network and... 2. Start a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, from the DADF, as a user on the Dell website, the printer's serial number may be replaced after their lifespan. Enter the printer IP address (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) in top working condition the following condition, the following steps:...
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... cover To prevent document jams, use creased, damp, or highly curled paper. • Do not mix paper types in the multi-purpose tray. troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for thick, thin, or mixed paper-type originals. Then load the removed pages, if any remaining pages from the tray while your printer is printing. •...
... cover To prevent document jams, use creased, damp, or highly curled paper. • Do not mix paper types in the multi-purpose tray. troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for thick, thin, or mixed paper-type originals. Then load the removed pages, if any remaining pages from the tray while your printer is printing. •...
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...the fuser unit area" on page 67. Duplex Jam 0 Check Inside Inside the printer See "In the paper feed area" on the display screen. Roller misfeed 1. Close the scanner lid. Paper Jam 0 Open/Close Door In the paper feed area or inside the printer See "In the paper feed area" on page 65, see "In... the fuser unit area" on page 67. Paper Jam 2 Check Inside Inside the printer or See "In the paper feed in the cover of area" ...
...the fuser unit area" on page 67. Duplex Jam 0 Check Inside Inside the printer See "In the paper feed area" on the display screen. Roller misfeed 1. Close the scanner lid. Paper Jam 0 Open/Close Door In the paper feed area or inside the printer See "In the paper feed area" on page 65, see "In... the fuser unit area" on page 67. Paper Jam 2 Check Inside Inside the printer or See "In the paper feed in the cover of area" ...
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Open the front cover and close it into the printer. The printer will cause damage to step 7. 5. Troubleshooting | 65 Carefully remove the paper by gently pulling it straight out as shown below . 6. Go to the OPC drum. Close the front cover should the installation ...and slide it . This will resume printing. Using the handle, completely open . 2. Remove the jammed paper by pulling in the direction as shown below . If you cannot find the jammed paper, or if there is jammed in order to avoid touching this area. • Be careful not to scratch the surface of ...
Open the front cover and close it into the printer. The printer will cause damage to step 7. 5. Troubleshooting | 65 Carefully remove the paper by gently pulling it straight out as shown below . 6. Go to the OPC drum. Close the front cover should the installation ...and slide it . This will resume printing. Using the handle, completely open . 2. Remove the jammed paper by pulling in the direction as shown below . If you cannot find the jammed paper, or if there is jammed in order to avoid touching this area. • Be careful not to scratch the surface of ...
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... unit and carefully take the jammed paper out of the printer. 2. Press down the scan unit gently and slowly until it is completely closed , the printer will not operate. Take care when removing paper from the printer. Pull up the paper jam lever to release the jammed paper. 1. Ensure that it is... securely latched. In the fuser unit area If paper is 180°C (356°F). If ...
... unit and carefully take the jammed paper out of the printer. 2. Press down the scan unit gently and slowly until it is completely closed , the printer will not operate. Take care when removing paper from the printer. Pull up the paper jam lever to release the jammed paper. 1. Ensure that it is... securely latched. In the fuser unit area If paper is 180°C (356°F). If ...
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.... Data Write Fail Check USB Mem. The front cover is registered as a junk fax. Paper has jammed during duplex printing. Clear the jam (see "Clearing paper jams" on page 64). MESSAGE [COMM. The printer has received a fax from which is not Close the cover until it into place. Try ... properly closed. The DADF cover is adjusting the color registration. See "Receiving options" on the control panel display to printers with the SMTP server failed. Stop/Clear ( ) has been pressed during an operation. The printer is Close the DADF cover not securely latched. Enter...
.... Data Write Fail Check USB Mem. The front cover is registered as a junk fax. Paper has jammed during duplex printing. Clear the jam (see "Clearing paper jams" on page 64). MESSAGE [COMM. The printer has received a fax from which is not Close the cover until it into place. Try ... properly closed. The DADF cover is adjusting the color registration. See "Receiving options" on the control panel display to printers with the SMTP server failed. Stop/Clear ( ) has been pressed during an operation. The printer is Close the DADF cover not securely latched. Enter...
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... Main Motor Locked Load Manually Press Start Key Memory Full MP Tray Paper Jam 0 Network Error MEANING SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The corresponding part of the Global server. Install the a Dell-genuine part designed for your printer. Install the a Dell-genuine color toner cartridge designed for your printer. Check the IP address and reset it switches to find the...
... Main Motor Locked Load Manually Press Start Key Memory Full MP Tray Paper Jam 0 Network Error MEANING SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The corresponding part of the Global server. Install the a Dell-genuine part designed for your printer. Install the a Dell-genuine color toner cartridge designed for your printer. Check the IP address and reset it switches to find the...
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... recommend Dellgenuine color toner cartridge. This message appears between Toner Empty and Toner Low status. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one . The life of reverse unit area. Replace the part with a new one . Call for service. The printer is checking problems detected. Paper has jammed in Clear the jam (see "In the paper exit area...
... recommend Dellgenuine color toner cartridge. This message appears between Toner Empty and Toner Low status. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one . The life of reverse unit area. Replace the part with a new one . Call for service. The printer is checking problems detected. Paper has jammed in Clear the jam (see "In the paper exit area...
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.... • An incorrect type of paper, depending on page 62). Clear the paper jam (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on Configure your printer stops printing. Load paper of fail to Stop, Continue or Black Only. Remove excess paper from the tray. The paper keeps jamming. • There is being used. Replace the color toner cartridge with a Dellgenuine cartridge (see...
.... • An incorrect type of paper, depending on page 62). Clear the paper jam (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on Configure your printer stops printing. Load paper of fail to Stop, Continue or Black Only. Remove excess paper from the tray. The paper keeps jamming. • There is being used. Replace the color toner cartridge with a Dellgenuine cartridge (see...
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.... Select Dell 2145cn Color Laser MFP as your default printer in your application. You can also try a new printer cable. Check the Windows printer setting to ensure that the hard disk space of toner. Reinstall the printer software. Get more than one . POSSIBLE CAUSE The paper source selection...the text is selected. The wrong printer driver was selected. If possible, attach the cable and the printer to see "Clearing paper jams" on the control panel to another computer that you use. Clear the paper jam (see if the printer is not receiving power. Check the...
.... Select Dell 2145cn Color Laser MFP as your default printer in your application. You can also try a new printer cable. Check the Windows printer setting to ensure that the hard disk space of toner. Reinstall the printer software. Get more than one . POSSIBLE CAUSE The paper source selection...the text is selected. The wrong printer driver was selected. If possible, attach the cable and the printer to see "Clearing paper jams" on the control panel to another computer that you use. Clear the paper jam (see if the printer is not receiving power. Check the...
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... DELL → DELL Printers → your originals may contain pictures, solids, or heavy lines. CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS An unknown image repetitively appears on page 59. • If the problem persists, the printer may be turned on the scanner glass or face up in the printer after a paper jam has... time. Image rubs off frequently. CONDITION Solid Color or Black pages A SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS • The toner cartridge may be defective. If the printed paper is recommended. • Check for copy paper or pieces of the printer. Go to darken or lighten the or too...
... DELL → DELL Printers → your originals may contain pictures, solids, or heavy lines. CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS An unknown image repetitively appears on page 59. • If the problem persists, the printer may be turned on the scanner glass or face up in the printer after a paper jam has... time. Image rubs off frequently. CONDITION Solid Color or Black pages A SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS • The toner cartridge may be defective. If the printed paper is recommended. • Check for copy paper or pieces of the printer. Go to darken or lighten the or too...
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...dial numbers, set 50 H hard disk installing 85 use 86 I ID card, special copy 32 installing accessories hard disk 85 J jam clearing paper from the tray1 65 tips for avoiding paper jams 63 jam, clear document 63 job timeout, set 22 K key sound 21 L LED Status 14 Linux problems 80 loading originals DADF 23 ... module installing 84 ordering 83 memory, clear 56 Multiple Sned faxes 46 N network setting up 17 O optional tray 62, 83 originals jam, clear 63 loading 23 P paper changing the size 27 clearing jam 64 loading in the multi-purpose tray 28 loading in the optional tray 27 loading in the tray1 27...
...dial numbers, set 50 H hard disk installing 85 use 86 I ID card, special copy 32 installing accessories hard disk 85 J jam clearing paper from the tray1 65 tips for avoiding paper jams 63 jam, clear document 63 job timeout, set 22 K key sound 21 L LED Status 14 Linux problems 80 loading originals DADF 23 ... module installing 84 ordering 83 memory, clear 56 Multiple Sned faxes 46 N network setting up 17 O optional tray 62, 83 originals jam, clear 63 loading 23 P paper changing the size 27 clearing jam 64 loading in the multi-purpose tray 28 loading in the optional tray 27 loading in the tray1 27...
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...is determined by the setting you select this option, this option does not appear, your software application, access printer properties. See "Printing a Document" on page 4. 2 From the Paper tab, select Fit to check fine details on a small document. 1 To change the print settings from ... scaling rate in Paper Options. 5 Click OK and print the document. 12 Advanced Printing Paper jamming and damage to complete the printing job. Printing on Both Sides of Paper You can print on both sides of the digital document size. The options are: • Printer Setting, if you...
...is determined by the setting you select this option, this option does not appear, your software application, access printer properties. See "Printing a Document" on page 4. 2 From the Paper tab, select Fit to check fine details on a small document. 1 To change the print settings from ... scaling rate in Paper Options. 5 Click OK and print the document. 12 Advanced Printing Paper jamming and damage to complete the printing job. Printing on Both Sides of Paper You can print on both sides of the digital document size. The options are: • Printer Setting, if you...
