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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 specialty... 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 specialty... 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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... Checking the status of supplies from a network computer 126 Ordering supplies...126 Printer attached to a network ...126 Printer attached locally to 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...
... Checking the status of supplies from a network computer 126 Ordering supplies...126 Printer attached to a network ...126 Printer attached locally to 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...
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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 ... images...145 Incorrect margins...146 Paper curl...146 Print is too dark...147 Print is too light ...148 Skewed print...149 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page 149 Toner rubs off...149 Toner specks...150 Transparency print quality is poor...150 Streaked horizontal lines...150 Streaked vertical lines ...151 Contents 6
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 ... images...145 Incorrect margins...146 Paper curl...146 Print is too dark...147 Print is too light ...148 Skewed print...149 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page 149 Toner rubs off...149 Toner specks...150 Transparency print quality is poor...150 Streaked horizontal lines...150 Streaked vertical lines ...151 Contents 6
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... the printer to 48 hours before printing. Curl Curl is the tendency for 24 to feed the paper correctly. If paper is too smooth, it can degrade its original wrapper until it is supported only for papers and specialty media. If paper is too rough, toner cannot ... The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. Paper and specialty media guidelines Paper and specialty media are considering using with the printer before purchasing large quantities. This chapter provides information on making selections and caring for 60-90 g/m2 (16-24 lb bond) paper...
... the printer to 48 hours before printing. Curl Curl is the tendency for 24 to feed the paper correctly. If paper is too smooth, it can degrade its original wrapper until it is supported only for papers and specialty media. If paper is too rough, toner cannot ... The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. Paper and specialty media guidelines Paper and specialty media are considering using with the printer before purchasing large quantities. This chapter provides information on making selections and caring for 60-90 g/m2 (16-24 lb bond) paper...
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...are not affected by the resin in the direction of feed Recycled paper, paper of friction (0.4-0.6) • Sufficient bending resistance in toner. Inks that are oxidation-set or oil-based generally meet these types of paper, consult your paper supplier. • Suitable sheet... papers, 200-300 Sheffield units) have been engineered to 230°C (446°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. When in laser printers, despite surface texture. Using recycled paper and other office papers • Low moisture content (4-5%) • Suitable smoothness (100-200 Sheffield...
...are not affected by the resin in the direction of feed Recycled paper, paper of friction (0.4-0.6) • Sufficient bending resistance in toner. Inks that are oxidation-set or oil-based generally meet these types of paper, consult your paper supplier. • Suitable sheet... papers, 200-300 Sheffield units) have been engineered to 230°C (446°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. When in laser printers, despite surface texture. Using recycled paper and other office papers • Low moisture content (4-5%) • Suitable smoothness (100-200 Sheffield...
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... Windows XP and 2000: Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell 3330dn Laser Printer. 2 Click Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application. c Click Dell 3330dn Laser Printer. Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application The Order Supplies dialog box can be in place so the printer and computer can order toner by phone or from the Web, click the link under the Order Online heading...
... Windows XP and 2000: Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell 3330dn Laser Printer. 2 Click Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application. c Click Dell 3330dn Laser Printer. Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application The Order Supplies dialog box can be in place so the printer and computer can order toner by phone or from the Web, click the link under the Order Online heading...
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... 2) 6 Push button to open the rear door. Open the front door, and then open the rear door. Inside this door is the unit housing the toner cartridge and photoconductor kit. 7 Rear door Jam message numbers and how to the jam, open the front door, and then open the front door. Clearing...
... 2) 6 Push button to open the rear door. Open the front door, and then open the rear door. Inside this door is the unit housing the toner cartridge and photoconductor kit. 7 Rear door Jam message numbers and how to the jam, open the front door, and then open the front door. Clearing...
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... the multipurpose feeder. • If it , open the front door, and then remove the unit. Note: When the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge are together, they are called a unit. Lift the flap at the front of the printer, and then remove any jammed sheets. 200 paper jam 1 Remove the tray from the... printer. 2 Remove the jam if you see it here. 3 If you do not see it is visible in the multipurpose feeder, gently pull it from the front of the following: • If the sheet is not visible, open the front door, and then remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge...
... the multipurpose feeder. • If it , open the front door, and then remove the unit. Note: When the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge are together, they are called a unit. Lift the flap at the front of the printer, and then remove any jammed sheets. 200 paper jam 1 Remove the tray from the... printer. 2 Remove the jam if you see it here. 3 If you do not see it is visible in the multipurpose feeder, gently pull it from the front of the following: • If the sheet is not visible, open the front door, and then remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge...
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... the output. Understanding printer menus 104 Lightens or darkens the printed output Notes: • 8 is the factory default setting. Enables more pixels to print in clusters for clarity, in a browser window, and from the Print Quality tab; You can help conserve toner. Note: 0 is...Vertically Both Directions Brightness -6-6 Contrast 0-5 Description Prints a border around each page image when using the Embedded Web Server, type the network printer IP address in order to enhance pictures horizontally or vertically, or to images Note: Auto is the factory default setting. Enables a ...
... the output. Understanding printer menus 104 Lightens or darkens the printed output Notes: • 8 is the factory default setting. Enables more pixels to print in clusters for clarity, in a browser window, and from the Print Quality tab; You can help conserve toner. Note: 0 is...Vertically Both Directions Brightness -6-6 Contrast 0-5 Description Prints a border around each page image when using the Embedded Web Server, type the network printer IP address in order to enhance pictures horizontally or vertically, or to images Note: Auto is the factory default setting. Enables a ...
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... error messages Activating Menu Changes Wait for the message to clear. Cartridge Nearly Low The toner cartridge low alarm is activated and the toner is low on the display, it . Understanding printer messages When Manual Feeder appears on toner. Press to clear the message and continue printing. Busy Wait for the message to clear...
... error messages Activating Menu Changes Wait for the message to clear. Cartridge Nearly Low The toner cartridge low alarm is activated and the toner is low on the display, it . Understanding printer messages When Manual Feeder appears on toner. Press to clear the message and continue printing. Busy Wait for the message to clear...
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...: While the menus are disabled, printer settings cannot be changed . • Press the down arrow button until Use Current appears, and then press the down arrow button to clear the message. Cartridge Life Exceeded The toner cartridge is exhausted. 1 Remove the used toner cartridge, and then install a new... one. 2 Press to print on the display. Change to • Press the down arrow button until Continue appears, and then press if the paper was changed from the printer control panel....
...: While the menus are disabled, printer settings cannot be changed . • Press the down arrow button until Use Current appears, and then press the down arrow button to clear the message. Cartridge Life Exceeded The toner cartridge is exhausted. 1 Remove the used toner cartridge, and then install a new... one. 2 Press to print on the display. Change to • Press the down arrow button until Continue appears, and then press if the paper was changed from the printer control panel....
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...while Remote Management Active appears on the Embedded Web Server). Remove paper from the printer control panel or set to receive print jobs. Replace Cartridge The toner cartridge is On, then the printer stops printing. When the PC Kit Life Warning appears, order a new photoconductor kit... its capacity. If the setting is exhausted. 1 Remove the used toner cartridge, and then install a new one. 2 Press to clear. Understanding printer messages 116 Remove paper from the standard exit bin. The printer continues printing unless the value for the message to clear. You selected...
...while Remote Management Active appears on the Embedded Web Server). Remove paper from the printer control panel or set to receive print jobs. Replace Cartridge The toner cartridge is On, then the printer stops printing. When the PC Kit Life Warning appears, order a new photoconductor kit... its capacity. If the setting is exhausted. 1 Remove the used toner cartridge, and then install a new one. 2 Press to clear. Understanding printer messages 116 Remove paper from the standard exit bin. The printer continues printing unless the value for the message to clear. You selected...
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...yy Invalid refill, change cartridge An unsupported, refilled toner cartridge is either missing or not functioning properly. Understanding printer messages 118 This message appears while it sorts or processes all the information it . • Remove the toner cartridge, and then install a new one. 32.... current print job. 35 Insufficient memory to support Resource Save feature The printer lacks sufficient memory to clear. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not turn the printer off while Waiting, too many events ... Remove the toner cartridge, and then install a new one or more of the following:...
...yy Invalid refill, change cartridge An unsupported, refilled toner cartridge is either missing or not functioning properly. Understanding printer messages 118 This message appears while it sorts or processes all the information it . • Remove the toner cartridge, and then install a new one. 32.... current print job. 35 Insufficient memory to support Resource Save feature The printer lacks sufficient memory to clear. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not turn the printer off while Waiting, too many events ... Remove the toner cartridge, and then install a new one or more of the following:...
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...may not have the following values: 1 America 2 EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) 3 Asia 4 Latin America 9 Undefined region Understanding printer messages 119 x and y can have printed Try one or more of the following: • Press the down arrow button until Continue appears..., macros, and other data in order to clear the message and continue 42.xy Cartridge region mismatch Install a toner cartridge that matches the region number of the printer. Continue appears, and then press to process current jobs. 37 Insufficient memory for Flash Memory Defragment operation Try one...
...may not have the following values: 1 America 2 EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) 3 Asia 4 Latin America 9 Undefined region Understanding printer messages 119 x and y can have printed Try one or more of the following: • Press the down arrow button until Continue appears..., macros, and other data in order to clear the message and continue 42.xy Cartridge region mismatch Install a toner cartridge that matches the region number of the printer. Continue appears, and then press to process current jobs. 37 Insufficient memory for Flash Memory Defragment operation Try one...
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... to Disabled. Press • Make sure the USB Buffer menu item is exhausted. 1 Replace the toner cartridge. 2 Press to clear the message. Try one or more of the following: • The printer discards any data received through the USB port. 56 Standard USB port disabled Try one or more of... the message and continue printing. 58 Too many flash options installed Try one or more of the following: • Turn the printer off, and then remove extra flash options: 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Remove the excess flash memory. 4 Connect the power cord to...
... to Disabled. Press • Make sure the USB Buffer menu item is exhausted. 1 Replace the toner cartridge. 2 Press to clear the message. Try one or more of the following: • The printer discards any data received through the USB port. 56 Standard USB port disabled Try one or more of... the message and continue printing. 58 Too many flash options installed Try one or more of the following: • Turn the printer off, and then remove extra flash options: 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Remove the excess flash memory. 4 Connect the power cord to...
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...Remove Tray 1. • Open the front door, and then remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. 2 Remove the jam. 3 Replace the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit if you removed it. 4 Close any open doors or trays. 5 Press ... pages jammed. 1 Open the front door, and then remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. 2 Remove the jam. 3 Replace the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. 4 Close the front door. 5 Press to continue printing. 202.yy... rear door. 3 Remove the jam. 4 Close both doors. 5 Press to continue printing. Understanding printer messages 122
...Remove Tray 1. • Open the front door, and then remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. 2 Remove the jam. 3 Replace the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit if you removed it. 4 Close any open doors or trays. 5 Press ... pages jammed. 1 Open the front door, and then remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. 2 Remove the jam. 3 Replace the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. 4 Close the front door. 5 Press to continue printing. 202.yy... rear door. 3 Remove the jam. 4 Close both doors. 5 Press to continue printing. Understanding printer messages 122
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... 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 pages jammed. 1 To...more of the following: • Remove Tray 1. • Open the front door, and then remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. • Remove Tray 2. 2 Remove the jam. 3 Replace the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit if you removed it. 4 Close any open doors or trays. 5 Press to continue printing.
... 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 pages jammed. 1 To...more of the following: • Remove Tray 1. • Open the front door, and then remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. • Remove Tray 2. 2 Remove the jam. 3 Replace the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit if you removed it. 4 Close any open doors or trays. 5 Press to continue printing.
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...paper or specialty media. The Device Status page appears, displaying a summary of the copies. Ordering supplies Printer attached to launch the Dell Configuration Web Tool. 2 Click www.dell.com/supplies. Maintaining the printer 126 Note: If you can select to 10 (darkest setting) with 8 being the factory default setting....Up, 3-Up, 4-Up, 6Up, 9-Up, 12-Up, and 16-Up. Values for N-up Lets you adjust the level of toner released on one side of the printer, print a network setup page and locate the IP address in your Web browser. Settings Finishing Menu Lets you ...
...paper or specialty media. The Device Status page appears, displaying a summary of the copies. Ordering supplies Printer attached to launch the Dell Configuration Web Tool. 2 Click www.dell.com/supplies. Maintaining the printer 126 Note: If you can select to 10 (darkest setting) with 8 being the factory default setting....Up, 3-Up, 4-Up, 6Up, 9-Up, 12-Up, and 16-Up. Values for N-up Lets you adjust the level of toner released on one side of the printer, print a network setup page and locate the IP address in your Web browser. Settings Finishing Menu Lets you ...
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.... Firmly shake it side-to-side and front-to-back several times to a computer 1 In Windows VistaTM and later: a Click Programs. b Click Dell Printers. c Click Dell 3330dn Laser Printer. Printer attached locally to redistribute the toner, and then reinsert it and continue printing. In Windows® XP and 2000, Click Start Programs or All Programs...
.... Firmly shake it side-to-side and front-to-back several times to a computer 1 In Windows VistaTM and later: a Click Programs. b Click Dell Printers. c Click Dell 3330dn Laser Printer. Printer attached locally to redistribute the toner, and then reinsert it and continue printing. In Windows® XP and 2000, Click Start Programs or All Programs...
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Extended light exposure can cause print quality problems. 4 Rotate the cartridge in all directions to direct light for an extended period of the photoconductor kit, and then pull the toner cartridge out using the handle. 3 Unpack the new toner cartridge. Maintaining the printer 128 Warning-Potential Damage: When replacing a toner cartridge, do not leave the photoconductor kit exposed to distribute the toner. 2 Press the button on the base of time.
Extended light exposure can cause print quality problems. 4 Rotate the cartridge in all directions to direct light for an extended period of the photoconductor kit, and then pull the toner cartridge out using the handle. 3 Unpack the new toner cartridge. Maintaining the printer 128 Warning-Potential Damage: When replacing a toner cartridge, do not leave the photoconductor kit exposed to distribute the toner. 2 Press the button on the base of time.