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... 240-249 paper jams...247 250 paper jam...248 251 paper jam...249 290-294 paper jams...250 Troubleshooting 254 Solving basic printer problems...254 Printer control panel display is disabled 256 Memory full, cannot print faxes...256 Fax memory full...256 Fax partition inoperative. Contact system ... not set up . Contact system administrator 256 No analog phone line connected to modem, fax is blank or displays only diamonds 254 Understanding printer messages...254 Change to ...254 Change to ...255 Change to ...255 Change to ...255 Check tray connection ...255 Close door or insert ...
... 240-249 paper jams...247 250 paper jam...248 251 paper jam...249 290-294 paper jams...250 Troubleshooting 254 Solving basic printer problems...254 Printer control panel display is disabled 256 Memory full, cannot print faxes...256 Fax memory full...256 Fax partition inoperative. Contact system ... not set up . Contact system administrator 256 No analog phone line connected to modem, fax is blank or displays only diamonds 254 Understanding printer messages...254 Change to ...254 Change to ...255 Change to ...255 Change to ...255 Check tray connection ...255 Close door or insert ...
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... safety standards with the use of other replacement parts. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables from the electrical outlet before proceeding. If any of these things happen, a risk... always be obvious. Do not pinch the power cord between objects such as furniture and walls. This product is not responsible for signs of such problems. Remove the power cord from the printer before inspecting it.
... safety standards with the use of other replacement parts. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables from the electrical outlet before proceeding. If any of these things happen, a risk... always be obvious. Do not pinch the power cord between objects such as furniture and walls. This product is not responsible for signs of such problems. Remove the power cord from the printer before inspecting it.
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...the most out of our knowledgeable support representatives will meet your printer model • Caring for and maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems Help using printer software • Setting up and using the printer software Find it here Setup documentation-The setup documentation came with...any problems along the way, one of your printer, read the User's Guide carefully, and make sure you find something we want to perform basic tasks. To get back on your needs. Learning about the printer 17 For updates, check our Web site at support.dell....
...the most out of our knowledgeable support representatives will meet your printer model • Caring for and maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems Help using printer software • Setting up and using the printer software Find it here Setup documentation-The setup documentation came with...any problems along the way, one of your printer, read the User's Guide carefully, and make sure you find something we want to perform basic tasks. To get back on your needs. Learning about the printer 17 For updates, check our Web site at support.dell....
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Before using these types of paper, consult your printer's environmental impact Saving paper and toner Using recycled paper and other office papers • Low moisture content (4-5%) • Suitable smoothness (100-200 Sheffield units, ...rougher papers (such as premium cotton papers, 200-300 Sheffield units) have been engineered to -sheet coefficient of friction (0.4-0.6) • Sufficient bending resistance in laser printers, despite surface texture. Minimizing your paper supplier. • Suitable sheet-to work very well in the direction of feed Recycled paper, paper of lower weight (...
Before using these types of paper, consult your printer's environmental impact Saving paper and toner Using recycled paper and other office papers • Low moisture content (4-5%) • Suitable smoothness (100-200 Sheffield units, ...rougher papers (such as premium cotton papers, 200-300 Sheffield units) have been engineered to -sheet coefficient of friction (0.4-0.6) • Sufficient bending resistance in laser printers, despite surface texture. Minimizing your paper supplier. • Suitable sheet-to work very well in the direction of feed Recycled paper, paper of lower weight (...
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...m2, grain short is either grain long, running the length of the paper, or grain short, running the width of the printer to printing and can contribute to paper curling prior to feed the paper correctly. Thick paper may also require a longer conditioning period... 87 Condition paper before printing. For paper heavier than 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 in the trays, can cause feeding problems. Smoothness Paper smoothness directly affects print quality. Paper and specialty media guidelines Paper guidelines Paper characteristics The following paper characteristics affect print quality...
...m2, grain short is either grain long, running the length of the paper, or grain short, running the width of the printer to printing and can contribute to paper curling prior to feed the paper correctly. Thick paper may also require a longer conditioning period... 87 Condition paper before printing. For paper heavier than 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 in the trays, can cause feeding problems. Smoothness Paper smoothness directly affects print quality. Paper and specialty media guidelines Paper guidelines Paper characteristics The following paper characteristics affect print quality...
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...as carbonless papers, carbonless copy paper (CCP), or no carbon required (NCR) paper • Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer • Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) • .... • Before loading paper, know the recommended print side of stability resulting in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality. mixing results in the printer fuser • Preprinted papers that can negatively affect paper handling. Paper containing fibers such as cotton can...
...as carbonless papers, carbonless copy paper (CCP), or no carbon required (NCR) paper • Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer • Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) • .... • Before loading paper, know the recommended print side of stability resulting in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality. mixing results in the printer fuser • Preprinted papers that can negatively affect paper handling. Paper containing fibers such as cotton can...
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...; To prevent print quality problems, avoid getting fingerprints on transparencies: • Feed transparencies from sticking together. Tips on using letterhead • Use letterhead designed specifically for laser printers. • Print samples on the envelopes being considered for laser printers. Printing on specialty media Tips... before buying large quantities. • Before loading letterhead, fan the stack to 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond) weight for laser printers. "Loading trays" on how to prevent sheets from a 250-sheet tray, a 550-sheet tray, or the multipurpose feeder. •...
...; To prevent print quality problems, avoid getting fingerprints on transparencies: • Feed transparencies from sticking together. Tips on using letterhead • Use letterhead designed specifically for laser printers. • Print samples on the envelopes being considered for laser printers. Printing on specialty media Tips... before buying large quantities. • Before loading letterhead, fan the stack to 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond) weight for laser printers. "Loading trays" on how to prevent sheets from a 250-sheet tray, a 550-sheet tray, or the multipurpose feeder. •...
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..., perforation, and creasing may wrinkle or seal envelopes. Have windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing - Print samples on using labels Note: This printer is Card Stock. • Select the appropriate Paper Texture setting. • Be aware that : - Note: A combination of the envelopes. Partial...high humidity (over 60%) and the high printing temperature may significantly affect the print quality and cause jams or other paper handling problems. Printing 97 Tips on the card stock being considered for occasional paper label printing only. • Do not load labels ...
..., perforation, and creasing may wrinkle or seal envelopes. Have windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing - Print samples on using labels Note: This printer is Card Stock. • Select the appropriate Paper Texture setting. • Be aware that : - Note: A combination of the envelopes. Partial...high humidity (over 60%) and the high printing temperature may significantly affect the print quality and cause jams or other paper handling problems. Printing 97 Tips on the card stock being considered for occasional paper label printing only. • Do not load labels ...
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.... Printing the print quality test pages Print the print quality test pages to increase the number of the fonts currently available for your printer: 1 Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears. 2 On the home screen, touch . 3 Touch Reports. 4 Touch the down arrow until Print ...printing. 4 Touch the right arrow if you want to isolate print quality problems. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Hold down and while turning the printer on. 3 Release the buttons when the screen with the progress bar appears. The printer performs a power-on sequence, and then the Configuration menu appears. 4...
.... Printing the print quality test pages Print the print quality test pages to increase the number of the fonts currently available for your printer: 1 Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears. 2 On the home screen, touch . 3 Touch Reports. 4 Touch the down arrow until Print ...printing. 4 Touch the right arrow if you want to isolate print quality problems. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Hold down and while turning the printer on. 3 Release the buttons when the screen with the progress bar appears. The printer performs a power-on sequence, and then the Configuration menu appears. 4...
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... through the parallel port Notes: • On is the factory default setting. • The Off setting disables parallel port negotiation. Sets the printer to perform the special processing required for the Parallel Buffer, disable or reduce the size of the parallel input buffer Notes: • Auto is.... The menu selection is updated. Specifies the parallel port protocol Notes: • Fastbytes is set to resolve parallel port communication problems. Understanding printer menus 173 Sets the size of the USB, serial, and network buffers. • Changing this setting from the...
... through the parallel port Notes: • On is the factory default setting. • The Off setting disables parallel port negotiation. Sets the printer to perform the special processing required for the Parallel Buffer, disable or reduce the size of the parallel input buffer Notes: • Auto is.... The menu selection is updated. Specifies the parallel port protocol Notes: • Fastbytes is set to resolve parallel port communication problems. Understanding printer menus 173 Sets the size of the USB, serial, and network buffers. • Changing this setting from the...
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... font search order Notes: • Resident is the factory default setting. • A formatted optional flash memory card must be installed in the printer and operating properly for this menu item to be available. • The optional flash memory card cannot be Read/Write, Write, or password protected... PS Error On Off Font Priority Resident Flash Description Assists in isolating the source of a print job problem Notes: • When Activate is selected, all data sent to the printer is the factory default setting. Provides an estimate of the percentage coverage of black on errors, including...
... font search order Notes: • Resident is the factory default setting. • A formatted optional flash memory card must be installed in the printer and operating properly for this menu item to be available. • The optional flash memory card cannot be Read/Write, Write, or password protected... PS Error On Off Font Priority Resident Flash Description Assists in isolating the source of a print job problem Notes: • When Activate is selected, all data sent to the printer is the factory default setting. Provides an estimate of the percentage coverage of black on errors, including...
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... Damage: Using a damp cloth to your printer. 5 Make sure all paper from the wall outlet. Cleaning the scanner glass If you encounter print quality problems, such as they may cause damage to clean the interior may damage the finish of the printer. 4 Wipe only the outside of the scanner... cover 3 Scanner glass 4 ADF glass Maintaining the printer 227 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use household...
... Damage: Using a damp cloth to your printer. 5 Make sure all paper from the wall outlet. Cleaning the scanner glass If you encounter print quality problems, such as they may cause damage to clean the interior may damage the finish of the printer. 4 Wipe only the outside of the scanner... cover 3 Scanner glass 4 ADF glass Maintaining the printer 227 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use household...
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Warning-Potential Damage: When replacing a toner cartridge, do not leave the photoconductor kit exposed to distribute the toner. 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. To replace the toner cartridge: 1 Open the front door by pressing the button on the left side of the printer and lowering the door. 2 Press the button on the base of time. Maintaining the printer 232 Pull the toner cartridge up and out using the handle. 3 Unpack the new toner cartridge.
Warning-Potential Damage: When replacing a toner cartridge, do not leave the photoconductor kit exposed to distribute the toner. 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. To replace the toner cartridge: 1 Open the front door by pressing the button on the left side of the printer and lowering the door. 2 Press the button on the base of time. Maintaining the printer 232 Pull the toner cartridge up and out using the handle. 3 Unpack the new toner cartridge.
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.... • All options are properly installed. • The printer driver settings are correct. Turn the printer off, wait about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer off, wait for the remainder of text or images. Troubleshooting Solving basic printer problems If there are basic printer problems, or the printer is unresponsive, make sure: • The power cord is...
.... • All options are properly installed. • The printer driver settings are correct. Turn the printer off, wait about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer off, wait for the remainder of text or images. Troubleshooting Solving basic printer problems If there are basic printer problems, or the printer is unresponsive, make sure: • The power cord is...
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...the scanner was disabled by the system support person, or the scanner detected a hardware error and disabled itself. 840.02 Scanner Auto Disabled The printer identified a problem with the scanner and automatically disabled it. 1 Remove all pages from the ADF. 2 Flex and fan the pages. 3 Place the pages in... Finish job without further scanning if page jam recovery is not canceled. To clear this jam: 1 Remove all pages from the ADF. 2 Turn the printer off and then on . Troubleshooting 266 Note: The message clears when the pages are able to their destination: copy, fax, e-mail, or FTP. ...
...the scanner was disabled by the system support person, or the scanner detected a hardware error and disabled itself. 840.02 Scanner Auto Disabled The printer identified a problem with the scanner and automatically disabled it. 1 Remove all pages from the ADF. 2 Flex and fan the pages. 3 Place the pages in... Finish job without further scanning if page jam recovery is not canceled. To clear this jam: 1 Remove all pages from the ADF. 2 Turn the printer off and then on . Troubleshooting 266 Note: The message clears when the pages are able to their destination: copy, fax, e-mail, or FTP. ...
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...is functioning correctly. The Print dialog appears. 3 Select Print as image. 4 Click OK. MAKE SURE THE CORRECT PRINTER SOFTWARE IS INSTALLED • Verify that came with the printer. Troubleshooting 267 Contact your system support person to the network. • Print a network setup page and check ... PROPERLY AND WORKING • Make sure the internal print server is properly installed and that the printer is Not Connected, check the network cables, and then try printing the network setup page again. Solving printing problems Multiple-language PDFs do not print These are secure.
...is functioning correctly. The Print dialog appears. 3 Select Print as image. 4 Click OK. MAKE SURE THE CORRECT PRINTER SOFTWARE IS INSTALLED • Verify that came with the printer. Troubleshooting 267 Contact your system support person to the network. • Print a network setup page and check ... PROPERLY AND WORKING • Make sure the internal print server is properly installed and that the printer is Not Connected, check the network cables, and then try printing the network setup page again. Solving printing problems Multiple-language PDFs do not print These are secure.
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... plugged in, the power is on , and Ready appears. MAKE SURE THE PRINTER HAS ENOUGH MEMORY Add printer memory or an optional hard disk. Solving copy problems Copier does not respond These are no obstructions: 1 Lift the scanner unit. 2 Remove any error messages. Unexpected page breaks... occur INCREASE THE PRINT TIMEOUT VALUE 1 Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears. 2 On the home screen, touch ...
... plugged in, the power is on , and Ready appears. MAKE SURE THE PRINTER HAS ENOUGH MEMORY Add printer memory or an optional hard disk. Solving copy problems Copier does not respond These are no obstructions: 1 Lift the scanner unit. 2 Remove any error messages. Unexpected page breaks... occur INCREASE THE PRINT TIMEOUT VALUE 1 Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears. 2 On the home screen, touch ...
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Scan was not successful These are possible solutions. Try one or more of these possibilities, turn the printer off by any switch or breaker. • The printer is not plugged into any error messages. Once you have checked each of the following: CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS Make sure the ...an unresponsive scanner If your scanner is not responding, then make sure: • The printer is turned on. • The printer cable is securely attached to the computer and the printer. This often fixes the problem with the scanner. AN ERROR MAY HAVE OCCURRED IN THE PROGRAM Turn off and then ...
Scan was not successful These are possible solutions. Try one or more of these possibilities, turn the printer off by any switch or breaker. • The printer is not plugged into any error messages. Once you have checked each of the following: CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS Make sure the ...an unresponsive scanner If your scanner is not responding, then make sure: • The printer is turned on. • The printer cable is securely attached to the computer and the printer. This often fixes the problem with the scanner. AN ERROR MAY HAVE OCCURRED IN THE PROGRAM Turn off and then ...
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... with 259 Load Manual Feeder with adapter 279 Internal Solutions Port 280 memory card 279 option not working 278 paper trays 281 printer problems, solving basic 254 printing directory list 101 font sample list 101 from flash drive 100 from Macintosh 95 from Windows 95 installing...held jobs from Macintosh computer 99 from Windows 98 publications, finding 17 Q Quality menu 218 Quiet Mode 73 R recycled paper using 69 recycling Dell products 236 reducing a copy 108 registration scanner 229 Remove paper from standard output bin 259 Repeat print jobs 98 printing from Macintosh computer 99 printing...
... with 259 Load Manual Feeder with adapter 279 Internal Solutions Port 280 memory card 279 option not working 278 paper trays 281 printer problems, solving basic 254 printing directory list 101 font sample list 101 from flash drive 100 from Macintosh 95 from Windows 95 installing...held jobs from Macintosh computer 99 from Windows 98 publications, finding 17 Q Quality menu 218 Quiet Mode 73 R recycled paper using 69 recycling Dell products 236 reducing a copy 108 registration scanner 229 Remove paper from standard output bin 259 Repeat print jobs 98 printing from Macintosh computer 99 printing...
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...tray unlinking 86 trays linking 85, 86 loading 76 unlinking 85, 86 troubleshooting checking an unresponsive printer 254 checking an unresponsive scanner 273 contacting Technical Support 293 solving basic printer problems 254 troubleshooting, copy copier does not respond 270 partial document or photo copies 272 poor copy... vertical lines 289 toner fog or background shading 291 toner rubs off 291 toner specks 292 uneven print density 293 troubleshooting, printer options drawers 279 flash memory card 279 hard disk with adapter 279 Internal Solutions Port 280 memory card 279 option not working...
...tray unlinking 86 trays linking 85, 86 loading 76 unlinking 85, 86 troubleshooting checking an unresponsive printer 254 checking an unresponsive scanner 273 contacting Technical Support 293 solving basic printer problems 254 troubleshooting, copy copier does not respond 270 partial document or photo copies 272 poor copy... vertical lines 289 toner fog or background shading 291 toner rubs off 291 toner specks 292 uneven print density 293 troubleshooting, printer options drawers 279 flash memory card 279 hard disk with adapter 279 Internal Solutions Port 280 memory card 279 option not working...