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Contents Dell™ Laser Printer 5100cn 3 1 Loading Paper 11 Loading the Standard Tray 12 Loading the Multipurpose Feeder 15 Loading Envelopes ...17 2 Setting Up for Local Printing 19 Installing Printer Drivers 20 Connecting the Printer to the Computer Before Inserting the Drivers and Utilities CD ...20 3 Setting Up for Network Printing 23 Network Set-Up ...24 Disable Microsoft...
Contents Dell™ Laser Printer 5100cn 3 1 Loading Paper 11 Loading the Standard Tray 12 Loading the Multipurpose Feeder 15 Loading Envelopes ...17 2 Setting Up for Local Printing 19 Installing Printer Drivers 20 Connecting the Printer to the Computer Before Inserting the Drivers and Utilities CD ...20 3 Setting Up for Network Printing 23 Network Set-Up ...24 Disable Microsoft...
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Section 1 Loading Paper Loading the Standard Tray Loading the Multipurpose Feeder Loading Envelopes 1 Loading Paper
Section 1 Loading Paper Loading the Standard Tray Loading the Multipurpose Feeder Loading Envelopes 1 Loading Paper
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Pull the tray out of the printer until it from the printer. 2. The width guides should be fully extended. NOTE: For A4 paper, push the lever to the edge of your print jobs in the standard 500-sheet tray. 1. Slide the width guides to the A4 position. 12 Loading Paper Hold the tray with both hands, lift the front slightly, and remove it stops. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Loading the Standard Tray Load the print media used for the majority of the tray.
Pull the tray out of the printer until it from the printer. 2. The width guides should be fully extended. NOTE: For A4 paper, push the lever to the edge of your print jobs in the standard 500-sheet tray. 1. Slide the width guides to the A4 position. 12 Loading Paper Hold the tray with both hands, lift the front slightly, and remove it stops. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Loading the Standard Tray Load the print media used for the majority of the tray.
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Before loading the print media, flex the sheets back and forth, and then fan them. NOTE: Do not exceed the maximum fill line in the tray. Straighten the edges of the tray. 4. Squeeze the length guide and slide it to the edge of the stack on a level surface. 5. Place the print media into the tray with the recommended print side face up. Overfilling the tray may cause paper jams. Loading Paper 13 3.
Before loading the print media, flex the sheets back and forth, and then fan them. NOTE: Do not exceed the maximum fill line in the tray. Straighten the edges of the tray. 4. Squeeze the length guide and slide it to the edge of the stack on a level surface. 5. Place the print media into the tray with the recommended print side face up. Overfilling the tray may cause paper jams. Loading Paper 13 3.
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www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 6. Slide the width guides and length guide until it stops. 8. If you load any print media into the printer, and push until they rest lightly against the edge of the print media stack. 7. Insert the tray into the tray, configure the Paper Type settings for that tray according to the message on the operator panel. 14 Loading Paper
www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 6. Slide the width guides and length guide until it stops. 8. If you load any print media into the printer, and push until they rest lightly against the edge of the print media stack. 7. Insert the tray into the tray, configure the Paper Type settings for that tray according to the message on the operator panel. 14 Loading Paper
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The width guides should be fully extended. Gently pull open the multipurpose feeder cover, and pull out the extension tray. 2. Loading the Multipurpose Feeder In addition to the edge of print media such as envelopes and transparencies. 1. Loading Paper 15 Slide the width guides to plain paper, the multipurpose feeder can use various other sizes and types of the tray.
The width guides should be fully extended. Gently pull open the multipurpose feeder cover, and pull out the extension tray. 2. Loading the Multipurpose Feeder In addition to the edge of print media such as envelopes and transparencies. 1. Loading Paper 15 Slide the width guides to plain paper, the multipurpose feeder can use various other sizes and types of the tray.
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For tips on recommended print media, solving printing problems, and clearing jams, see "Loading Envelopes" on the printer operator panel. Insert all media face down and top edge first into the multipurpose feeder. Select print media source, size, and type in your software ...program and select the print media size and type on page 17. For more information, see the User's Guide. 16 Loading Paper www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 3. NOTE: Do not force the print media. 4. Make sure the size and type settings for the multipurpose feeder are set to bend...
For tips on recommended print media, solving printing problems, and clearing jams, see "Loading Envelopes" on the printer operator panel. Insert all media face down and top edge first into the multipurpose feeder. Select print media source, size, and type in your software ...program and select the print media size and type on page 17. For more information, see the User's Guide. 16 Loading Paper www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 3. NOTE: Do not force the print media. 4. Make sure the size and type settings for the multipurpose feeder are set to bend...
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... insert the envelopes either with the flaps closed and the short-edge of the envelopes facing into the printer. NOTICE: Never use envelopes with the flaps closed and at the right side or the flaps open ... in your software program and select the print media size and type on the printer operator panel. Loading Paper 17 You can load envelopes up to the maximum fill line in the tray at the rear.... These lead to paper jams and damage to the correct value for the multipurpose feeder is set to the printer. After loading envelopes, make sure the size and type ...
... insert the envelopes either with the flaps closed and the short-edge of the envelopes facing into the printer. NOTICE: Never use envelopes with the flaps closed and at the right side or the flaps open ... in your software program and select the print media size and type on the printer operator panel. Loading Paper 17 You can load envelopes up to the maximum fill line in the tray at the rear.... These lead to paper jams and damage to the correct value for the multipurpose feeder is set to the printer. After loading envelopes, make sure the size and type ...
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... Faxes. Select the job you selected. They cannot operate on your printer to install a combination of options for example, when the top cover is open a Status Window or Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool for a particular printer. • Select Help to open or toner is running low. The...Window. When an error occurs, the error message appears on the keyboard. Using Your Printer 37 Minimize all programs to cancel. 5. The following software programs can check how much toner and paper are remaining or the configuration of software programs, depending on Macintosh, UNIX, or Linux...
... Faxes. Select the job you selected. They cannot operate on your printer to install a combination of options for example, when the top cover is open a Status Window or Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool for a particular printer. • Select Help to open or toner is running low. The...Window. When an error occurs, the error message appears on the keyboard. Using Your Printer 37 Minimize all programs to cancel. 5. The following software programs can check how much toner and paper are remaining or the configuration of software programs, depending on Macintosh, UNIX, or Linux...
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...printer Locally , 20 D Dell supplies management system , 38 Disable menus from the operator panel , 35 Drivers, Installing , 20 F Factory defaults, Restoring , 35 I Imaging drum Installing , 41 Replacing , 40 Installing Imaging drum , 41 PPD file , 31 Printer drivers For local printing , 20 on Macintosh , 27 Toner cartridge , 44 L Loading paper..., 12 Local printing , 20 M Menus, Disabled , 35 Multipurpose feeder Loading paper , 15 Loading transparencies , 15 N Network printing , 23 O Operator panel Changing printer settings , 34 Disable menus , 35 Initializing NV memory , 35 Ordering supplies ...
...printer Locally , 20 D Dell supplies management system , 38 Disable menus from the operator panel , 35 Drivers, Installing , 20 F Factory defaults, Restoring , 35 I Imaging drum Installing , 41 Replacing , 40 Installing Imaging drum , 41 PPD file , 31 Printer drivers For local printing , 20 on Macintosh , 27 Toner cartridge , 44 L Loading paper..., 12 Local printing , 20 M Menus, Disabled , 35 Multipurpose feeder Loading paper , 15 Loading transparencies , 15 N Network printing , 23 O Operator panel Changing printer settings , 34 Disable menus , 35 Initializing NV memory , 35 Ordering supplies ...
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... status. These pages show the details of current memory and engine code levels. Printer Settings Change printer settings, view the operator panel remotely. Print Volume Keep track of printing trends, such as paper usage and types of printer interface and necessary conditions for communications. Set Password Lock the operator panel with a password so that...
... status. These pages show the details of current memory and engine code levels. Printer Settings Change printer settings, view the operator panel remotely. Print Volume Keep track of printing trends, such as paper usage and types of printer interface and necessary conditions for communications. Set Password Lock the operator panel with a password so that...
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... Settings" "Parallel Settings" "Network Settings" "USB Settings" "PCL Settings" "PS Settings" "Security Settings" "Printer Maintenance" "Paper Density Settings" "BTR Adjustments (Transfer Roller Adjustments)" "Fuser Adjustments" "Auto Registration Adjustments" "Color Registration Adjustments" "Developer Cleaning" "Init NVRAM" "Clear Storage"*1 "Format HDD"*2 "Non-Dell Toner" "Print Server Settings" "Print Server Reports" "Print Server Setup Page" "NetWare Setup...
... Settings" "Parallel Settings" "Network Settings" "USB Settings" "PCL Settings" "PS Settings" "Security Settings" "Printer Maintenance" "Paper Density Settings" "BTR Adjustments (Transfer Roller Adjustments)" "Fuser Adjustments" "Auto Registration Adjustments" "Color Registration Adjustments" "Developer Cleaning" "Init NVRAM" "Clear Storage"*1 "Format HDD"*2 "Non-Dell Toner" "Print Server Settings" "Print Server Reports" "Print Server Setup Page" "NetWare Setup...
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...Empty Indicates that consumables are available. Printer Status Use the Printer Status menu to the Dell Printer Supplies website. Values: Toner Level Displays the percent of toner, the message appears. The text Order Toner is installed. "Print Server Settings" "Other Features" "Copy Printer Settings" "Tray Settings" "Basic ... of the printer. When the printer runs out of toner remaining. Paper Trays Status OK Indicates that there is unknown. Add Indicates that there is some paper in the tray but the quantity is no paper in the tray. Paper Capacity Displays ...
...Empty Indicates that consumables are available. Printer Status Use the Printer Status menu to the Dell Printer Supplies website. Values: Toner Level Displays the percent of toner, the message appears. The text Order Toner is installed. "Print Server Settings" "Other Features" "Copy Printer Settings" "Tray Settings" "Basic ... of the printer. When the printer runs out of toner remaining. Paper Trays Status OK Indicates that there is unknown. Add Indicates that there is some paper in the tray but the quantity is no paper in the tray. Paper Capacity Displays ...
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... clicking Printer Information in the Printer Events page. Printer Information Purpose: To verify the printer details such as running out of paper or running out of toner, the details of all alerts or indications of pages printed since the printer was shipped from the factory. Values: Dell Service...number of faults are displayed in the Left Frame. Displays the printer's serial number. Output Tray Status OK Indicates that the cover is open. Color Laser is closed. Paper Used Displays the number of the printer fault. Cover Status Closed Indicates that the tray is not available....
... clicking Printer Information in the Printer Events page. Printer Information Purpose: To verify the printer details such as running out of paper or running out of toner, the details of all alerts or indications of pages printed since the printer was shipped from the factory. Values: Dell Service...number of faults are displayed in the Left Frame. Displays the printer's serial number. Output Tray Status OK Indicates that the cover is open. Color Laser is closed. Paper Used Displays the number of the printer fault. Cover Status Closed Indicates that the tray is not available....
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... ID is loaded. Banner Sheet Displays the position of data from the computer. Job Timeout Displays specify the amount of time the printer waits to use another size paper when the paper that is loaded in which is not installed. This item is only available when the 256 MB, or higher, optional memory...
... ID is loaded. Banner Sheet Displays the position of data from the computer. Job Timeout Displays specify the amount of time the printer waits to use another size paper when the paper that is loaded in which is not installed. This item is only available when the 256 MB, or higher, optional memory...
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... is locked by a password. Coated 2 Displays the voltage settings of the fuser for plain paper 1. Symbol Set Displays a symbol set the line termination. Color Mode Displays the color mode setting. PS Settings PS Error Report Displays whether the printer outputs error contents for scalable typographic fonts. Font Size Displays the font size for a PostScript...
... is locked by a password. Coated 2 Displays the voltage settings of the fuser for plain paper 1. Symbol Set Displays a symbol set the line termination. Color Mode Displays the color mode setting. PS Settings PS Error Report Displays whether the printer outputs error contents for scalable typographic fonts. Font Size Displays the font size for a PostScript...
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... of reports and lists. Printer Settings The Printer Settings tab includes Basic Settings, Parallel Settings, Network Settings, USB Settings, PCL Settings, PS Settings, and Security Settings pages. MPF Paper Type Displays the type of paper loaded in the optional 500-sheet tray or 1000-sheet tray module. Non-Dell Toner Non-Dell Toner Displays whether to...
... of reports and lists. Printer Settings The Printer Settings tab includes Basic Settings, Parallel Settings, Network Settings, USB Settings, PCL Settings, PS Settings, and Security Settings pages. MPF Paper Type Displays the type of paper loaded in the optional 500-sheet tray or 1000-sheet tray module. Non-Dell Toner Non-Dell Toner Displays whether to...
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... system for the Secure Print and Store Print features. Substitute Tray Specifies whether or not to use another size paper when the paper that is canceled. Panel Language Determine the language of time the printer waits after a job is loaded. Values: Adobe Protocol Specifies PostScript communication protocol for this timeout expires, the print...
... system for the Secure Print and Store Print features. Substitute Tray Specifies whether or not to use another size paper when the paper that is canceled. Panel Language Determine the language of time the printer waits after a job is loaded. Values: Adobe Protocol Specifies PostScript communication protocol for this timeout expires, the print...
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...color printing mode setting is not specified for the print job that is printed in the draft mode. USB Settings Purpose: To change printer settings that only affect jobs using the PCL emulation printer language. Values: Input Tray Specifies the input tray. Quantity Sets the number of characters in the printer. Paper... Size Specifies the default paper size. Font Size Specifies the font size for the printer default value. With Hex Dump selected, all print jobs. Orientation Specifies...
...color printing mode setting is not specified for the print job that is printed in the draft mode. USB Settings Purpose: To change printer settings that only affect jobs using the PCL emulation printer language. Values: Input Tray Specifies the input tray. Quantity Sets the number of characters in the printer. Paper... Size Specifies the default paper size. Font Size Specifies the font size for the printer default value. With Hex Dump selected, all print jobs. Orientation Specifies...
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... menu sets a password to confirm. Security Settings Purpose: To set the password. Printer Maintenance Printer Maintenance tab includes Paper Density Settings, Transfer Roller Adjustments, Fuser Adjustments, Auto Registration Adjustments, Color Registration Adjustments, Developer Cleaning, Init NVRAM, Clear Storage, Format HDD and Non-Dell Toner pages. Values: Plain 1 Light Normal Label Label 1 Label 2 BTR Adjustments (Transfer...
... menu sets a password to confirm. Security Settings Purpose: To set the password. Printer Maintenance Printer Maintenance tab includes Paper Density Settings, Transfer Roller Adjustments, Fuser Adjustments, Auto Registration Adjustments, Color Registration Adjustments, Developer Cleaning, Init NVRAM, Clear Storage, Format HDD and Non-Dell Toner pages. Values: Plain 1 Light Normal Label Label 1 Label 2 BTR Adjustments (Transfer...