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......46 Using recycled paper and other office papers ...47 Storing paper...47 Supported paper sizes, types, weights, and capacities 48 Paper sizes supported by the printer ...48 Paper types and weights supported by the printer ...49 Paper capacities...50 Software overview 51 Status Monitor Center...51 Driver Profiler...51 Dell Printer Alert Utility...51...a directory list...60 Printing the print quality test pages ...61 Canceling a print job...61 Canceling a print job from the printer control panel ...61 Canceling a print job from the computer ...61 Clearing jams 63 Avoiding jams...63 Contents 3
......46 Using recycled paper and other office papers ...47 Storing paper...47 Supported paper sizes, types, weights, and capacities 48 Paper sizes supported by the printer ...48 Paper types and weights supported by the printer ...49 Paper capacities...50 Software overview 51 Status Monitor Center...51 Driver Profiler...51 Dell Printer Alert Utility...51...a directory list...60 Printing the print quality test pages ...61 Canceling a print job...61 Canceling a print job from the printer control panel ...61 Canceling a print job from the computer ...61 Clearing jams 63 Avoiding jams...63 Contents 3
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... jam areas...64 200 paper jam...65 201 paper jam...66 202 paper jam...67 231 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 Paper Texture menu ...79 Paper Weight menu ...80 Paper...
... jam areas...64 200 paper jam...65 201 paper jam...66 202 paper jam...67 231 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 Paper Texture menu ...79 Paper Weight menu ...80 Paper...
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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... is installed 140 Drawers...141 Flash memory card...141 Memory card ...141 Solving paper feed problems...142 Paper frequently jams ...142 Paper jam message remains after jam is cleared ...142 Page that jammed does not reprint after you clear the jam 142 Solving print quality problems...143 Isolating print quality problems...143 Blank pages...144...
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... is installed 140 Drawers...141 Flash memory card...141 Memory card ...141 Solving paper feed problems...142 Paper frequently jams ...142 Paper jam message remains after jam is cleared ...142 Page that jammed does not reprint after you clear the jam 142 Solving print quality problems...143 Isolating print quality problems...143 Blank pages...144...
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... and printing multiple pages on the display. Specify the paper height and width Defining a specific height and width measurement for the Universal paper size (in the portrait orientation) allows the printer to increase the setting, and then press . Submitting selection...Paper Width to adjust both . Specify a feed direction Short Edge is an available setting. Submitting selection appears, followed by the Universal Setup menu. 5 Press and release until Short Edge or Long Edge appears, and then press . Doing so may cause a jam. The Feed Direction menu will enter the printer...
... and printing multiple pages on the display. Specify the paper height and width Defining a specific height and width measurement for the Universal paper size (in the portrait orientation) allows the printer to increase the setting, and then press . Submitting selection...Paper Width to adjust both . Specify a feed direction Short Edge is an available setting. Submitting selection appears, followed by the Universal Setup menu. 5 Press and release until Short Edge or Long Edge appears, and then press . Doing so may cause a jam. The Feed Direction menu will enter the printer...
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... kit and toner cartridge are together, they are called a unit. Jam number 251 To access the jam Try one or more of the multipurpose feeder. • If it is visible in the multipurpose feeder, gently pull it from the printer. 2 Remove the jam if you see it here. 3 If you do not see it..., open the front door, and then remove the unit. Clearing jams 65 Lift the flap at the front of the printer, and then remove any jammed sheets. 200 paper jam 1 Remove the tray from the front of the following: • If the sheet is not visible, open...
... kit and toner cartridge are together, they are called a unit. Jam number 251 To access the jam Try one or more of the multipurpose feeder. • If it is visible in the multipurpose feeder, gently pull it from the printer. 2 Remove the jam if you see it here. 3 If you do not see it..., open the front door, and then remove the unit. Clearing jams 65 Lift the flap at the front of the printer, and then remove any jammed sheets. 200 paper jam 1 Remove the tray from the front of the following: • If the sheet is not visible, open...
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Clearing jams 66 To reduce the risk of the printer near the fuser may be hot. 4 Lift the flap in front of the printer, and remove any jammed sheets. 5 Align and insert the unit. 6 Close the front door. 7 Insert the tray. 8 Press . 201 paper jam CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The fuser and the inside of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before removing paper from this area. 1 Open the front door, and then remove the unit.
Clearing jams 66 To reduce the risk of the printer near the fuser may be hot. 4 Lift the flap in front of the printer, and remove any jammed sheets. 5 Align and insert the unit. 6 Close the front door. 7 Insert the tray. 8 Press . 201 paper jam CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The fuser and the inside of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before removing paper from this area. 1 Open the front door, and then remove the unit.
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2 Lift the flap in front of the printer near the fuser may be hot. To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before removing paper from this area. 1 Open the front door, and then remove the unit. 2 Lift the flap in front of the printer, and then remove any jammed sheets. 3 Align and insert the unit. 4 Close the front door. 5 Press . 202 paper jam CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The fuser and the inside of the printer, and then remove any jammed sheets. Clearing jams 67
2 Lift the flap in front of the printer near the fuser may be hot. To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before removing paper from this area. 1 Open the front door, and then remove the unit. 2 Lift the flap in front of the printer, and then remove any jammed sheets. 3 Align and insert the unit. 4 Close the front door. 5 Press . 202 paper jam CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The fuser and the inside of the printer, and then remove any jammed sheets. Clearing jams 67
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Clearing jams 69 231 paper jam CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The fuser and the inside of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before removing paper from this area. 1 Open the front door. 2 Open the rear door. 3 Remove the jam. 4 Close the rear door. To reduce the risk of the printer near the fuser may be hot.
Clearing jams 69 231 paper jam CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The fuser and the inside of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before removing paper from this area. 1 Open the front door. 2 Open the rear door. 3 Remove the jam. 4 Close the rear door. To reduce the risk of the printer near the fuser may be hot.
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... Pull the lever down to release the jam. 3 Pull the jammed sheets from the printer. 2 Locate the lever shown. If this does not clear the jam, complete the steps in "231 paper jam" on page 69. 234 paper jam A single jam or multiple jams are in "233 paper jam" on page 70. 233 paper jam 1 Remove the tray from the duplex area. 4 Insert the...
... Pull the lever down to release the jam. 3 Pull the jammed sheets from the printer. 2 Locate the lever shown. If this does not clear the jam, complete the steps in "231 paper jam" on page 69. 234 paper jam A single jam or multiple jams are in "233 paper jam" on page 70. 233 paper jam 1 Remove the tray from the duplex area. 4 Insert the...
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235 paper jam A duplex print job was sent to the printer using a size of the standard exit bin. 2 Press . 242 paper jam 1 Remove the optional tray from the printer. A sheet is jammed in the standard exit bin. 1 To remove the jam, gently pull the jammed sheet out of paper not supported for duplex printing. Clearing jams 71
235 paper jam A duplex print job was sent to the printer using a size of the standard exit bin. 2 Press . 242 paper jam 1 Remove the optional tray from the printer. A sheet is jammed in the standard exit bin. 1 To remove the jam, gently pull the jammed sheet out of paper not supported for duplex printing. Clearing jams 71
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If it may be still visible. 2 Remove the jam. 3 Insert the optional tray. 4 Press . 251 paper jam A sheet of paper or specialty media failed to feed completely from the front of it is visible, gently pull the jammed sheet from the multipurpose feeder. Part of the multipurpose feeder. Clearing jams 72
If it may be still visible. 2 Remove the jam. 3 Insert the optional tray. 4 Press . 251 paper jam A sheet of paper or specialty media failed to feed completely from the front of it is visible, gently pull the jammed sheet from the multipurpose feeder. Part of the multipurpose feeder. Clearing jams 72
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... printer messages 122 200.yy Paper jam The message indicates either where the paper is jammed or the number of pages jammed. 1 To access the jam, try one or more of the following: • Remove Tray 1. • Open the front door, and then remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. 2 Remove the jam.... if you removed it. 4 Close any open doors or trays. 5 Press to continue printing. 201.yy Paper jam The message indicates either where the paper is jammed or the number of pages jammed. 1 Open the front door, and then remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. 2 Remove the...
... printer messages 122 200.yy Paper jam The message indicates either where the paper is jammed or the number of pages jammed. 1 To access the jam, try one or more of the following: • Remove Tray 1. • Open the front door, and then remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. 2 Remove the jam.... if you removed it. 4 Close any open doors or trays. 5 Press to continue printing. 201.yy Paper jam The message indicates either where the paper is jammed or the number of pages jammed. 1 Open the front door, and then remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. 2 Remove the...
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... printing. 235.yy Paper jam The message indicates either where the paper is jammed or the number of pages jammed. 1 Remove the jam from the standard exit bin. 2 Check the paper size to ensure that it is supported by the printer. 3 Press to continue printing. 24x.yy Paper jam The message indicates either where the paper is jammed or the number of...
... printing. 235.yy Paper jam The message indicates either where the paper is jammed or the number of pages jammed. 1 Remove the jam from the standard exit bin. 2 Check the paper size to ensure that it is supported by the printer. 3 Press to continue printing. 24x.yy Paper jam The message indicates either where the paper is jammed or the number of...
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... 124 251.yy Paper jam The message indicates either where the paper is jammed or the number of pages jammed. 1 Remove the jam from the multipurpose feeder. 2 Press to continue printing. 900-999 Service 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Check all cable connections. 4 Connect the power cord to a properly grounded...
... 124 251.yy Paper jam The message indicates either where the paper is jammed or the number of pages jammed. 1 Remove the jam from the multipurpose feeder. 2 Press to continue printing. 900-999 Service 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Check all cable connections. 4 Connect the power cord to a properly grounded...
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... following: MAKE SURE THE PAPER IS LOADED CORRECTLY 1 Pull the tray completely out. 2 Check for paper jams or misfeeds. 3 Make sure the guides are aligned against the edges of the paper. 4 Insert the tray. RESET THE PRINTER Turn the printer off . 2 Unplug the printer. 3 Check the connection ...between the option and the printer. Mac OS 9 users should make sure the printer is listed in...
... following: MAKE SURE THE PAPER IS LOADED CORRECTLY 1 Pull the tray completely out. 2 Check for paper jams or misfeeds. 3 Make sure the guides are aligned against the edges of the paper. 4 Insert the tray. RESET THE PRINTER Turn the printer off . 2 Unplug the printer. 3 Check the connection ...between the option and the printer. Mac OS 9 users should make sure the printer is listed in...
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... on the multipurpose feeder. Paper jam message remains after you reload it . Page that jammed does not reprint after jam is cleared The paper path is set to the correct positions for the paper size loaded. Troubleshooting 142 Solving paper feed problems Paper frequently jams These are possible solutions. LOAD PAPER FROM A FRESH PACKAGE The paper may have absorbed moisture due...
... on the multipurpose feeder. Paper jam message remains after you reload it . Page that jammed does not reprint after jam is cleared The paper path is set to the correct positions for the paper size loaded. Troubleshooting 142 Solving paper feed problems Paper frequently jams These are possible solutions. LOAD PAPER FROM A FRESH PACKAGE The paper may have absorbed moisture due...
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Index Numerics 1565 Emulation error, load emulation option 124 200.yy Paper jam 122 201.yy Paper jam 122 202.yy Paper jam 122 231.yy Paper jam 122 233.yy Paper jam 123 234.yy Paper jam 123 235.yy Paper jam 123 24x.yy Paper jam 123 251.yy Paper jam 124 30.yy Invalid refill, change cartridge 118 31.yy Replace ... C cables Ethernet 26 parallel 26 USB 26 Calibrating 111 Cancel not available 111 Canceling 111 canceling a job from Macintosh 61 from the printer control panel 61 from Windows 61 card stock loading 38 tips 58 Cartridge Life Exceeded 112 Cartridge Low 111 Cartridge Nearly Low 111 Change ...
Index Numerics 1565 Emulation error, load emulation option 124 200.yy Paper jam 122 201.yy Paper jam 122 202.yy Paper jam 122 231.yy Paper jam 122 233.yy Paper jam 123 234.yy Paper jam 123 235.yy Paper jam 123 24x.yy Paper jam 123 251.yy Paper jam 124 30.yy Invalid refill, change cartridge 118 31.yy Replace ... C cables Ethernet 26 parallel 26 USB 26 Calibrating 111 Cancel not available 111 Canceling 111 canceling a job from Macintosh 61 from the printer control panel 61 from Windows 61 card stock loading 38 tips 58 Cartridge Life Exceeded 112 Cartridge Low 111 Cartridge Nearly Low 111 Change ...
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... 27 Windows 27 Ethernet port 26 exterior of the printer cleaning 125 e-mail notice of low supply level 135 notice of paper jam 135 notice of paper needed 135 notice that different paper is needed 135 F factory defaults, restoring printer control panel menus 136 fiber optic network setup 27 ...110 indicator light 14 information, finding 11 installing printer software 29 Invalid Engine Code 113 Invalid Network Code 113 IPv6 menu 89 J jams accessing jam areas 64 avoiding 63 jams, avoiding cutting paper and specialty media 46 selecting paper and specialty media 46 jams, clearing 200 65 201 66 202 67 ...
... 27 Windows 27 Ethernet port 26 exterior of the printer cleaning 125 e-mail notice of low supply level 135 notice of paper jam 135 notice of paper needed 135 notice that different paper is needed 135 F factory defaults, restoring printer control panel menus 136 fiber optic network setup 27 ...110 indicator light 14 information, finding 11 installing printer software 29 Invalid Engine Code 113 Invalid Network Code 113 IPv6 menu 89 J jams accessing jam areas 64 avoiding 63 jams, avoiding cutting paper and specialty media 46 selecting paper and specialty media 46 jams, clearing 200 65 201 66 202 67 ...
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... page that jammed does not reprint 142 paper jams accessing jam areas 64 avoiding 63 paper jams, clearing 200 65 201 66 202 67 231 69 233 70 234 70 235 71 242 71 251 72 Paper Loading menu 82 Paper Size/Type menu 75 paper sizes supported by the printer 48 paper stop, using 17 Paper Texture menu 79 paper types duplex...
... page that jammed does not reprint 142 paper jams accessing jam areas 64 avoiding 63 paper jams, clearing 200 65 201 66 202 67 231 69 233 70 234 70 235 71 242 71 251 72 Paper Loading menu 82 Paper Size/Type menu 75 paper sizes supported by the printer 48 paper stop, using 17 Paper Texture menu 79 paper types duplex...
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printer messages 1565 Emulation error, load emulation option 124 200.yy Paper jam 122 202.yy Paper jam 122 231.yy Paper jam 122 233.yy Paper jam 123 234.yy Paper jam 123 235.yy Paper jam 123 24x.yy Paper jam 123 251.yy Paper jam 124 30.yy Invalid refill, change cartridge 118 31.yy Replace defective or...115 Printing 115 Programming flash 115 Programming System Code 116 Ready 116 Remote Management Active 116 Remove paper from standard bin 116 Remove paper from Windows 54 installing printer software 29 menu settings page 30 network setup page 30 print quality test pages 61 printing confidential...
printer messages 1565 Emulation error, load emulation option 124 200.yy Paper jam 122 202.yy Paper jam 122 231.yy Paper jam 122 233.yy Paper jam 123 234.yy Paper jam 123 235.yy Paper jam 123 24x.yy Paper jam 123 251.yy Paper jam 124 30.yy Invalid refill, change cartridge 118 31.yy Replace defective or...115 Printing 115 Programming flash 115 Programming System Code 116 Ready 116 Remote Management Active 116 Remove paper from standard bin 116 Remove paper from Windows 54 installing printer software 29 menu settings page 30 network setup page 30 print quality test pages 61 printing confidential...