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... Installing a flash memory or firmware card...23 Installing hardware options...25 Installing an optional drawer ...25 Attaching cables...26 Installing the printer on a wired network...27 Installing printer software...29 Verifying printer setup...30 Printing a menu settings page...30 Printing a network setup page ...30 Loading paper and specialty media 32 Setting the Paper...
... Installing a flash memory or firmware card...23 Installing hardware options...25 Installing an optional drawer ...25 Attaching cables...26 Installing the printer on a wired network...27 Installing printer software...29 Verifying printer setup...30 Printing a menu settings page...30 Printing a network setup page ...30 Loading paper and specialty media 32 Setting the Paper...
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...Paper capacities...50 Software overview 51 Status Monitor Center...51 Driver Profiler...51 Dell Printer Alert Utility...51 Installing the optional XPS driver...52 Dell Toner Management System...53 Printing Status Window...53 Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application ...53 Printing 54 Printing a document...54 Printing on ...Tips on using labels...57 Tips on using card stock...58 Printing confidential and other held jobs...58 Holding jobs in the printer ...58 Printing confidential and other held jobs...59 Printing information pages...60 Printing a font sample list...60 Printing a directory ...
...Paper capacities...50 Software overview 51 Status Monitor Center...51 Driver Profiler...51 Dell Printer Alert Utility...51 Installing the optional XPS driver...52 Dell Toner Management System...53 Printing Status Window...53 Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application ...53 Printing 54 Printing a document...54 Printing on ...Tips on using labels...57 Tips on using card stock...58 Printing confidential and other held jobs...58 Holding jobs in the printer ...58 Printing confidential and other held jobs...59 Printing information pages...60 Printing a font sample list...60 Printing a directory ...
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... 231 paper jam...69 233 paper jam...70 234 paper jam...70 235 paper jam...71 242 paper jam...71 251 paper jam...72 Understanding printer menus 74 Menus list...74 Paper menu...75 Default Source menu...75 Paper Size/Type menu ...75 Configure MP menu...78 Substitute Size menu...79...
... 231 paper jam...69 233 paper jam...70 234 paper jam...70 235 paper jam...71 242 paper jam...71 251 paper jam...72 Understanding printer menus 74 Menus list...74 Paper menu...75 Default Source menu...75 Paper Size/Type menu ...75 Configure MP menu...78 Substitute Size menu...79...
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...menu...106 PCL Emul menu ...106 HTML menu...109 Image menu...110 Understanding printer messages 111 List of status and error messages...111 Maintaining the printer 125 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...125 Storing supplies...125 Conserving supplies...126 Checking the status of supplies from ...a computer ...127 Replacing supplies...127 Replacing the toner cartridge ...127 Replacing the photoconductor kit ...129 Moving the printer...132 Moving the printer to another location...132 Administrative support 133 Using the Embedded Web Server...133 Checking the virtual display...133 Checking the...
...menu...106 PCL Emul menu ...106 HTML menu...109 Image menu...110 Understanding printer messages 111 List of status and error messages...111 Maintaining the printer 125 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...125 Storing supplies...125 Conserving supplies...126 Checking the status of supplies from ...a computer ...127 Replacing supplies...127 Replacing the toner cartridge ...127 Replacing the photoconductor kit ...129 Moving the printer...132 Moving the printer to another location...132 Administrative support 133 Using the Embedded Web Server...133 Checking the virtual display...133 Checking the...
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Restoring the factory default settings...136 Troubleshooting 137 Solving basic printer problems...137 Printer control panel display is blank or displays only diamonds 137 Solving printing problems...137 Jobs do not print...137 Confidential and other held jobs do ...
Restoring the factory default settings...136 Troubleshooting 137 Solving basic printer problems...137 Printer control panel display is blank or displays only diamonds 137 Solving printing problems...137 Jobs do not print...137 Confidential and other held jobs do ...
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... after setting up this area. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: There is designed, tested, and approved to avoid personal injury or printer damage: • Turn the printer off as well, and unplug any electrical or cabling connections, such as furniture and walls. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Make ... set it only with the use of some parts may be obvious. Refer service or repairs, other devices attached to the printer, then turn the printer off , and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not twist, bind, ...
... after setting up this area. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: There is designed, tested, and approved to avoid personal injury or printer damage: • Turn the printer off as well, and unplug any electrical or cabling connections, such as furniture and walls. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Make ... set it only with the use of some parts may be obvious. Refer service or repairs, other devices attached to the printer, then turn the printer off , and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not twist, bind, ...
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Note: Use the handholds located on both sides of trying to lift it aside instead of the printer to lift the drawer and printer at the same time. Safety information 10 • Lift the printer off of the optional drawer and set it off the optional drawer.
Note: Use the handholds located on both sides of trying to lift it aside instead of the printer to lift the drawer and printer at the same time. Safety information 10 • Lift the printer off of the optional drawer and set it off the optional drawer.
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... CD. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. Click to view the appropriate support site. Support telephone numbers and hours of operation for and maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems Help using printer software • Setting up and using the printer software The latest supplemental information, updates, and technical...
... CD. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. Click to view the appropriate support site. Support telephone numbers and hours of operation for and maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems Help using printer software • Setting up and using the printer software The latest supplemental information, updates, and technical...
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... installed on your country or region. Find it here • Software and Drivers-Certified drivers for my printer and Software and Documentation CD installers for Dell printer software Note: If you looking for preparing to operate my printer • Regulatory information • Warranty information Product Information Guide Note: The Product Information Guide may not...
... installed on your country or region. Find it here • Software and Drivers-Certified drivers for my printer and Software and Documentation CD installers for Dell printer software Note: If you looking for preparing to operate my printer • Regulatory information • Warranty information Product Information Guide Note: The Product Information Guide may not...
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4 System board door 5 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 6 Multipurpose feeder door 7 Paper stop 8 Standard exit bin The following illustration shows the printer back with its basic features or parts: 1 Rear door 2 Ethernet port 3 USB port 4 Parallel port 5 Power cord socket 6 Power switch 7 Locking device Learning about the printer 13
4 System board door 5 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 6 Multipurpose feeder door 7 Paper stop 8 Standard exit bin The following illustration shows the printer back with its basic features or parts: 1 Rear door 2 Ethernet port 3 USB port 4 Parallel port 5 Power cord socket 6 Power switch 7 Locking device Learning about the printer 13
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Configured models The following illustration shows the printer configured with an optional drawer: 1 Optional tray (Tray 2) Understanding the printer control panel The following diagram shows the printer control panel: Learning about the printer 14
Configured models The following illustration shows the printer configured with an optional drawer: 1 Optional tray (Tray 2) Understanding the printer control panel The following diagram shows the printer control panel: Learning about the printer 14
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...of settings that you may select. 4 Indicator light Indicates the printer status: • Off-The power is off. • Blinking green-The printer is warming up, processing data, or printing. • Solid green-The printer is on, but idle. • Solid red-Operator intervention is.... 2 Back button ( ) Returns the display to the previous screen 3 Cancel button ( ) Stops all printer activity When printing, pressing causes Stopping to appear momentarily. Learning about the printer control panel items: Item Description 1 Menus button ( ) Opens the menus Note: The menus are available only...
...of settings that you may select. 4 Indicator light Indicates the printer status: • Off-The power is off. • Blinking green-The printer is warming up, processing data, or printing. • Solid green-The printer is on, but idle. • Solid red-Operator intervention is.... 2 Back button ( ) Returns the display to the previous screen 3 Cancel button ( ) Stops all printer activity When printing, pressing causes Stopping to appear momentarily. Learning about the printer control panel items: Item Description 1 Menus button ( ) Opens the menus Note: The menus are available only...
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Settings chosen from a software program can also change or override the user default settings selected from the printer control panel. 3, 4, 5, 6 Navigation buttons Press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through text that must be resolved. Press the right or left arrow ... setting, it remains in the menu (called values or options), or to another screen. Item Description 1 Display Shows messages that communicate the status of the printer or that indicate possible printer problems that rolls to scroll between screens and menu options. Learning about the...
Settings chosen from a software program can also change or override the user default settings selected from the printer control panel. 3, 4, 5, 6 Navigation buttons Press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through text that must be resolved. Press the right or left arrow ... setting, it remains in the menu (called values or options), or to another screen. Item Description 1 Display Shows messages that communicate the status of the printer or that indicate possible printer problems that rolls to scroll between screens and menu options. Learning about the...
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Item Description 1 Keypad Enter numbers or symbols if the display screen has a field that keeps paper from sliding out the front of the bin as it flips forward. The paper stop , pull it so it stacks. To open the paper stop also aids in neater stacking of 20 lb paper. Using the standard exit bin and paper stop that accepts these entries. The standard exit bin includes a paper stop The standard exit bin holds up to 150 sheets of the paper. Learning about the printer 17 It collects print jobs facedown.
Item Description 1 Keypad Enter numbers or symbols if the display screen has a field that keeps paper from sliding out the front of the bin as it flips forward. The paper stop , pull it so it stacks. To open the paper stop also aids in neater stacking of 20 lb paper. Using the standard exit bin and paper stop that accepts these entries. The standard exit bin includes a paper stop The standard exit bin holds up to 150 sheets of the paper. Learning about the printer 17 It collects print jobs facedown.
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Learning about the printer 18 Doing so may cause creases in the open position if you are printing on transparencies. Notes: • Do not leave the paper stop in the transparencies. • When moving the printer to another location, make sure the paper stop is closed.
Learning about the printer 18 Doing so may cause creases in the open position if you are printing on transparencies. Notes: • Do not leave the paper stop in the transparencies. • When moving the printer to another location, make sure the paper stop is closed.
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...the room meets the latest revision of the ASHRAE 62 standard. • Provide a flat, sturdy, and stable surface. • Keep the printer: - Saved settings are listed on page 136 for more information. See "Restoring the factory default settings" on the page. If you , the... dry, and free of dust • Allow the following recommended amount of air conditioners, heaters, or ventilators - Additional printer setup After completing any additional printer setup, print a menu settings page to verify that all the factory default settings. The option names appear on the display....
...the room meets the latest revision of the ASHRAE 62 standard. • Provide a flat, sturdy, and stable surface. • Keep the printer: - Saved settings are listed on page 136 for more information. See "Restoring the factory default settings" on the page. If you , the... dry, and free of dust • Allow the following recommended amount of air conditioners, heaters, or ventilators - Additional printer setup After completing any additional printer setup, print a menu settings page to verify that all the factory default settings. The option names appear on the display....
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... options CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn them off , and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing. If you are accessing the system board... Firmware cards • Bar Code • Forms Card • PrintCryptionTM Accessing the system board to the printer, then turn the printer off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer. You can also use them off , and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing....
... options CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn them off , and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing. If you are accessing the system board... Firmware cards • Bar Code • Forms Card • PrintCryptionTM Accessing the system board to the printer, then turn the printer off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer. You can also use them off , and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing....
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... system board electronic components or connectors. 1 Ethernet connector Note: The Ethernet port is a feature on the printer before touching any cables going into the printer. Additional printer setup 21 Touch something metal on network models only. 2 USB port 3 Parallel connector 4 Memory card connector...the appropriate connector. If you are easily damaged by static electricity. 2 Use the following illustration to the printer, then turn the printer off as well, and unplug any system board electronic components or connectors. Warning-Potential Damage: System board electronic...
... system board electronic components or connectors. 1 Ethernet connector Note: The Ethernet port is a feature on the printer before touching any cables going into the printer. Additional printer setup 21 Touch something metal on network models only. 2 USB port 3 Parallel connector 4 Memory card connector...the appropriate connector. If you are easily damaged by static electricity. 2 Use the following illustration to the printer, then turn the printer off as well, and unplug any system board electronic components or connectors. Warning-Potential Damage: System board electronic...
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Note: Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card. 3 Align the memory card with its connector on the connector open if they are not open already. Additional printer setup 22 To install the memory card: 1 Access the system board. 2 Unpack the memory card. Push the latches on the system board. An optional memory card can be purchased separately and attached to the system board.
Note: Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card. 3 Align the memory card with its connector on the connector open if they are not open already. Additional printer setup 22 To install the memory card: 1 Access the system board. 2 Unpack the memory card. Push the latches on the system board. An optional memory card can be purchased separately and attached to the system board.
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... flash memory or firmware card. If you are accessing the system board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn them off , and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before touching any cables going into place. 5 Close the... system board door. Additional printer setup 23 4 Push the memory card into the connector until the latches snap into the printer. Touch something metal on the printer before continuing. Only one of each may be installed, but the connectors are ...
... flash memory or firmware card. If you are accessing the system board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn them off , and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before touching any cables going into place. 5 Close the... system board door. Additional printer setup 23 4 Push the memory card into the connector until the latches snap into the printer. Touch something metal on the printer before continuing. Only one of each may be installed, but the connectors are ...