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Table of contents Laser notices xi Safety information xvii Preface xx Definitions v-xx General information 1-1 Maintenance approach 1-1 Options 1-2 Configured models 1-3 Specifications 1-4 Resolution 1-4 Data streams 1-4 Print speed and performance ... 1-20 Tools required 1-20 Acronyms 1-21 Diagnostic information 2-1 Start 2-1 Symptom tables 2-1 Service errors (9xx.xx's 2-1 User status and attendance messages 2-1 Additional information 2-1 Understanding the printer operator panel 2-2 Understanding the menus 2-3 Power-On Self Test (POST) sequence 2-4 Table of contents iii
Table of contents Laser notices xi Safety information xvii Preface xx Definitions v-xx General information 1-1 Maintenance approach 1-1 Options 1-2 Configured models 1-3 Specifications 1-4 Resolution 1-4 Data streams 1-4 Print speed and performance ... 1-20 Tools required 1-20 Acronyms 1-21 Diagnostic information 2-1 Start 2-1 Symptom tables 2-1 Service errors (9xx.xx's 2-1 User status and attendance messages 2-1 Additional information 2-1 Understanding the printer operator panel 2-2 Understanding the menus 2-3 Power-On Self Test (POST) sequence 2-4 Table of contents iii
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Symptom tables 2-5 Base printer symptoms 2-5 High-capacity feeder (2000-sheet) symptoms 2-5 Paper tray symptoms 2-6 Duplex option symptoms 2-6 Envelope feeder symptoms 2-6 Output expander 2-6 StapleSmart finisher 2-7 Messages and error codes 2-8 Service ...
Symptom tables 2-5 Base printer symptoms 2-5 High-capacity feeder (2000-sheet) symptoms 2-5 Paper tray symptoms 2-6 Duplex option symptoms 2-6 Envelope feeder symptoms 2-6 Output expander 2-6 StapleSmart finisher 2-7 Messages and error codes 2-8 Service ...
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... Tests (finisher 3-17 Sensor Test (finisher 3-17 BASE SENSOR TEST 3-18 DEVICE TESTS 3-18 Quick Disk Test 3-18 Disk Test/Clean 3-19 Flash Test 3-19 PRINTER SETUP 3-20 Defaults 3-20 Page Count 3-20 Perm Page Count (permanent page count 3-20 Serial Number 3-20 Envelope Enhance 3-20 Engine Setting 1 through 4 3-20 Table...
... Tests (finisher 3-17 Sensor Test (finisher 3-17 BASE SENSOR TEST 3-18 DEVICE TESTS 3-18 Quick Disk Test 3-18 Disk Test/Clean 3-19 Flash Test 3-19 PRINTER SETUP 3-20 Defaults 3-20 Page Count 3-20 Perm Page Count (permanent page count 3-20 Serial Number 3-20 Envelope Enhance 3-20 Engine Setting 1 through 4 3-20 Table...
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... Autoconnect cabling and connectors 3-32 Duplex Option 3-32 Option microcode 3-32 Print quality troubleshooting 3-33 Paper feed jams 3-37 Access doors and trays 3-37 Clearing printer jams 3-37 250 Paper Jam Check MP Feeder 3-38 260 Paper Jam Check Env Feeder 3-39 23x and 24x jams 3-40 200 and 201 Paper...
... Autoconnect cabling and connectors 3-32 Duplex Option 3-32 Option microcode 3-32 Print quality troubleshooting 3-33 Paper feed jams 3-37 Access doors and trays 3-37 Clearing printer jams 3-37 250 Paper Jam Check MP Feeder 3-38 260 Paper Jam Check Env Feeder 3-39 23x and 24x jams 3-40 200 and 201 Paper...
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... and features A-1 Installing input options A-1 Order of installation A-1 Installing a 250-sheet or 500-sheet drawer A-1 Installing a duplex unit A-3 Installing memory or option cards A-4 Accessing the printer system board A-5 Removing or installing a memory card A-7 Removal A-7 Installation A-8 Removing or installing a flash memory or firmware card A-8 Removal A-8 Installation A-9 Installing an option card A-10 Replacing...
... and features A-1 Installing input options A-1 Order of installation A-1 Installing a 250-sheet or 500-sheet drawer A-1 Installing a duplex unit A-3 Installing memory or option cards A-4 Accessing the printer system board A-5 Removing or installing a memory card A-7 Removal A-7 Installation A-8 Removing or installing a flash memory or firmware card A-8 Removal A-8 Installation A-9 Installing an option card A-10 Replacing...
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...are listed in this symbol, there is divided into the following chapters: 1. Preface This manual contains maintenance procedures for making printer adjustments and removing and installing FRUs. 5. It is a danger from hazardous voltage in order to isolate failing field replaceable units... or software. Preventive maintenance contains the lubrication specifications and recommendations to identify the connector locations and test points on the printer. 6. CAUTION: When you see this chapter, as well as general environmental and safety instructions. 2. General information contains...
...are listed in this symbol, there is divided into the following chapters: 1. Preface This manual contains maintenance procedures for making printer adjustments and removing and installing FRUs. 5. It is a danger from hazardous voltage in order to isolate failing field replaceable units... or software. Preventive maintenance contains the lubrication specifications and recommendations to identify the connector locations and test points on the printer. 6. CAUTION: When you see this chapter, as well as general environmental and safety instructions. 2. General information contains...
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... field replaceable unit (FRU) or part. After you to determine the printer problem and repair the failure. General information 1-1 General information The Dell 5210n and 5310n laser printers are available in the following models: Model name Configuration Machine type Dell 5210n Network 4061-210 Dell 5310n Network 4061-410 Maintenance approach The diagnostic information in this manual leads...
... field replaceable unit (FRU) or part. After you to determine the printer problem and repair the failure. General information 1-1 General information The Dell 5210n and 5310n laser printers are available in the following models: Model name Configuration Machine type Dell 5210n Network 4061-210 Dell 5310n Network 4061-410 Maintenance approach The diagnostic information in this manual leads...
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More information is available on our Dell Web site at www.dell.com. You must have a printer stand or printer base. If you are using a 2000-sheet drawer. Certain other configurations also must use either a printer stand or printer base if you attach print media handling options to the printer, it may look more like the fully... holds 250 sheets for the T111 and 500 sheets for stability. General information 1-3 Configured models The following illustrations show a standard network and fully configured printer. CAUTION: Floor-mounted configurations require furniture for the T112.
More information is available on our Dell Web site at www.dell.com. You must have a printer stand or printer base. If you are using a 2000-sheet drawer. Certain other configurations also must use either a printer stand or printer base if you attach print media handling options to the printer, it may look more like the fully... holds 250 sheets for the T111 and 500 sheets for stability. General information 1-3 Configured models The following illustrations show a standard network and fully configured printer. CAUTION: Floor-mounted configurations require furniture for the T112.
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... to the host (USB, serial, parallel, network) • Host system and application • Page complexity and content • Printer options installed or selected • Available printer memory • Media size and type • Resolution Time to the output bin. Simplex printing from Power Saver on full-size media... paper from pressing Enter on the PC keyboard to the page exiting to first print T640, T640n T642, T642n (5210n) T644, T644n (5310n) 1200 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi 600 dpi 1200 600 dpi Simplex printing from Ready on full-size media (seconds) Simplex Letter 25.3 28...
... to the host (USB, serial, parallel, network) • Host system and application • Page complexity and content • Printer options installed or selected • Available printer memory • Media size and type • Resolution Time to the output bin. Simplex printing from Power Saver on full-size media... paper from pressing Enter on the PC keyboard to the page exiting to first print T640, T640n T642, T642n (5210n) T644, T644n (5310n) 1200 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi 600 dpi 1200 600 dpi Simplex printing from Ready on full-size media (seconds) Simplex Letter 25.3 28...
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... in. (50.8 cm) Rear 12 in. (30.48 cm) Top* 54 in. (137.16 cm) * Allow clearance above the printer front door clearance and for adding options, such as additional input drawers, output expander, high-capacity output stacker, or StapleSmart finisher. Depending upon the... used, additional memory may be required to optimize performance. The memory options are available from Dell. General information 1-5 Memory configuration Memory type Models T640, T640n T642, T644, T642n (5210n) T644n (5310n) Standard DRAM (MB) 64 128 128 Optional memory (MB) (100 pin DDR SDRAM unbuffered...
... in. (50.8 cm) Rear 12 in. (30.48 cm) Top* 54 in. (137.16 cm) * Allow clearance above the printer front door clearance and for adding options, such as additional input drawers, output expander, high-capacity output stacker, or StapleSmart finisher. Depending upon the... used, additional memory may be required to optimize performance. The memory options are available from Dell. General information 1-5 Memory configuration Memory type Models T640, T640n T642, T644, T642n (5210n) T644n (5310n) Standard DRAM (MB) 64 128 128 Optional memory (MB) (100 pin DDR SDRAM unbuffered...
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... Width Depth Weight 16.0 in. (406 mm) 17.2 in. (436 mm) 20.2 in. (513 mm) 51.6 lb (23.1 kg) Dell 5310n (base printer) Options Duplex 250-page option Duplex 500-page option 250-Sheet drawer 500-Sheet drawer 2,000-Sheet drawer Output Expander 5-Bin Mailbox High-capacity output .... (399 mm) 15.7 in. (399 mm) 17.6 in. (447.7 mm) * Envelope option (support fully * extended) Printer cabinet 31.8 in. (808 mm) Printer cabinet stand 31.8 in. (808 mm) * Envelope option fits within height and width of printer. * 30.4 in. (772 mm) 34.8 in. (883 mm) 20.2 in. (513 mm) 23.4 in. (595 mm...
... Width Depth Weight 16.0 in. (406 mm) 17.2 in. (436 mm) 20.2 in. (513 mm) 51.6 lb (23.1 kg) Dell 5310n (base printer) Options Duplex 250-page option Duplex 500-page option 250-Sheet drawer 500-Sheet drawer 2,000-Sheet drawer Output Expander 5-Bin Mailbox High-capacity output .... (399 mm) 15.7 in. (399 mm) 17.6 in. (447.7 mm) * Envelope option (support fully * extended) Printer cabinet 31.8 in. (808 mm) Printer cabinet stand 31.8 in. (808 mm) * Envelope option fits within height and width of printer. * 30.4 in. (772 mm) 34.8 in. (883 mm) 20.2 in. (513 mm) 23.4 in. (595 mm...
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... 1-7 Power levels are ENERGY STAR qualified. • The default timeout to 110 power converter with the 110 volt printer is not recommended. • All models are shown in watts (W). Printing states Dell 5210n Dell 5310n Off (all models) Idle-average power Power Saver on Power Saver off Continuous printing Printing-maximum current 100 V 120... nominal power requirements for all countries) • 190 to 259 V ac, extreme Notes: • Using a 220 to power saver is 30 minutes for the base printer configuration (110 volt).
... 1-7 Power levels are ENERGY STAR qualified. • The default timeout to 110 power converter with the 110 volt printer is not recommended. • All models are shown in watts (W). Printing states Dell 5210n Dell 5310n Off (all models) Idle-average power Power Saver on Power Saver off Continuous printing Printing-maximum current 100 V 120... nominal power requirements for all countries) • 190 to 259 V ac, extreme Notes: • Using a 220 to power saver is 30 minutes for the base printer configuration (110 volt).
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... humidity: 8 to 110° F) - Temperature: -40° to 43° C (-40° to 80% - Environment Printer temperature and humidity • Operating - Altitude: 10,000 ft. (0 to 80% Acoustics All measurements are made in accordance with ISO ... Status Idle (standby mode) 1 Meter average sound pressure 32 dBA Simplex printing 54 dBA Duplex printing 57 dBA Declared sound power 4.7 Bels 6.8 Bels N/M Bels Dell 5310n Idle (standby mode) 30 dBA 4.5 Simplex printing 55 7.0 Duplex printing 58 N/M Note: Measurements apply to 104° F) - Temperature: 0° to 40° ...
... humidity: 8 to 110° F) - Temperature: -40° to 43° C (-40° to 80% - Environment Printer temperature and humidity • Operating - Altitude: 10,000 ft. (0 to 80% Acoustics All measurements are made in accordance with ISO ... Status Idle (standby mode) 1 Meter average sound pressure 32 dBA Simplex printing 54 dBA Duplex printing 57 dBA Declared sound power 4.7 Bels 6.8 Bels N/M Bels Dell 5310n Idle (standby mode) 30 dBA 4.5 Simplex printing 55 7.0 Duplex printing 58 N/M Note: Measurements apply to 104° F) - Temperature: 0° to 40° ...
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We recommend that you try a limited sample of paper and specialty media your printer supports, refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Dell Web site at www.dell.com. Supported print media The following tables provide information on a variety of things concerning print media...) Dimensions (UAT - Media specifications Paper and specialty media guidelines Print media is paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. This printer provides high quality printing on standard and optional sources for both input and output trays and bins. • Print media sizes • ...
We recommend that you try a limited sample of paper and specialty media your printer supports, refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Dell Web site at www.dell.com. Supported print media The following tables provide information on a variety of things concerning print media...) Dimensions (UAT - Media specifications Paper and specialty media guidelines Print media is paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. This printer provides high quality printing on standard and optional sources for both input and output trays and bins. • Print media sizes • ...
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... label1 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Dual-web and integrated label1 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 1 Printing label applications on the printer requires a special label fuser cleaner which prevents duplexing. General information 1-11
... label1 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Dual-web and integrated label1 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 1 Printing label applications on the printer requires a special label fuser cleaner which prevents duplexing. General information 1-11
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...g/m2 (80 lb) 163 g/m2 (90 lb) 163 g/m2 (100 lb) 176 g/m2 (65 lb) Transparencies Laser printer 138 to 146 g/m2 (37 to 39 lb bond) 138 to 146 g/m2 (37 to 39 lb bond) Labels... g/m2 (92 lb liner) 260 g/m2 (78 lb liner) Integrated forms Pressuresensitive area (must enter the printer first) 140 to 135 g/m2 140 to 135 g/m2 Paper base (grain long) 75 to 135 g/m2...28 lb bond)3 1 Grain short is preferred for papers over 135 g/m2. 2 Printing label applications on your printer requires a special label fuser cleaner which prevents duplexing. 3 28 lb envelopes are limited to 25% cotton content....
...g/m2 (80 lb) 163 g/m2 (90 lb) 163 g/m2 (100 lb) 176 g/m2 (65 lb) Transparencies Laser printer 138 to 146 g/m2 (37 to 39 lb bond) 138 to 146 g/m2 (37 to 39 lb bond) Labels... g/m2 (92 lb liner) 260 g/m2 (78 lb liner) Integrated forms Pressuresensitive area (must enter the printer first) 140 to 135 g/m2 140 to 135 g/m2 Paper base (grain long) 75 to 135 g/m2...28 lb bond)3 1 Grain short is preferred for papers over 135 g/m2. 2 Printing label applications on your printer requires a special label fuser cleaner which prevents duplexing. 3 28 lb envelopes are limited to 25% cotton content....
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... g/m2 (110 lb) 203 g/m2 (125 lb) 199 g/m2 (110 lb) 203 g/m2 (125 lb) Cover 216 g/m2 (80 lb) 216 g/m2 (80 lb) Transparencies Laser printer 138 to 146 g/m2 (37 to 39 lb bond) 138 to 146 g/m2 (37 to 39 lb bond) Labels- General information 1-13 maximum Paper 180... to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond) 60 to 105 g/m2 Not (16 to 28 lb bond) recommended 1 Grain short is available at www.dell.com. maximum (grain long) Xerographic or business paper Index Bristol Tag 60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb bond) Not recommended 60 to 176...
... g/m2 (110 lb) 203 g/m2 (125 lb) 199 g/m2 (110 lb) 203 g/m2 (125 lb) Cover 216 g/m2 (80 lb) 216 g/m2 (80 lb) Transparencies Laser printer 138 to 146 g/m2 (37 to 39 lb bond) 138 to 146 g/m2 (37 to 39 lb bond) Labels- General information 1-13 maximum Paper 180... to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond) 60 to 105 g/m2 Not (16 to 28 lb bond) recommended 1 Grain short is available at www.dell.com. maximum (grain long) Xerographic or business paper Index Bristol Tag 60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb bond) Not recommended 60 to 176...
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...) Card stock-maximum (grain short) Transparencies Integrated forms Labels - upper limit Envelopes Type Xerographic or business paper Index Bristol Tag Cover Index Bristol Tag Cover Laser printer Pressure sensitive area Paper base (grain long) Paper Dual-web paper Polyester Vinyl Sulfite, wood-free or up to 100% cotton bond Finisher media weight...
...) Card stock-maximum (grain short) Transparencies Integrated forms Labels - upper limit Envelopes Type Xerographic or business paper Index Bristol Tag Cover Index Bristol Tag Cover Laser printer Pressure sensitive area Paper base (grain long) Paper Dual-web paper Polyester Vinyl Sulfite, wood-free or up to 100% cotton bond Finisher media weight...
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... Manual When loading paper, note the recommended print side on the Dell Web site at www.dell.com. Paper characteristics The following sections contain guidelines for choosing the correct print media for your printer. • Paper • Transparencies • Envelopes • Labels... large quantities. For detailed information, refer to make sure the weight is acceptable for laser printers. Selecting print media Selecting the appropriate print media for your printer helps you avoid printing problems. The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability....
... Manual When loading paper, note the recommended print side on the Dell Web site at www.dell.com. Paper characteristics The following sections contain guidelines for choosing the correct print media for your printer. • Paper • Transparencies • Envelopes • Labels... large quantities. For detailed information, refer to make sure the weight is acceptable for laser printers. Selecting print media Selecting the appropriate print media for your printer helps you avoid printing problems. The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability....
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...at www.dell.com. Always print samples on the transparencies you are using, set to Transparency to help prevent jams. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond) weight for the multipurpose feeder or 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond) weight for laser printers. The... or 500-sheet trays, or the multipurpose feeder. For detailed information, refer to 10 envelopes in the multipurpose feeder and 85 envelopes in laser printers. Try a sample of the transparency cause poor print quality. Use only transparencies that are designed for the T112), optional 250- Transparencies must...
...at www.dell.com. Always print samples on the transparencies you are using, set to Transparency to help prevent jams. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond) weight for the multipurpose feeder or 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond) weight for laser printers. The... or 500-sheet trays, or the multipurpose feeder. For detailed information, refer to 10 envelopes in the multipurpose feeder and 85 envelopes in laser printers. Try a sample of the transparency cause poor print quality. Use only transparencies that are designed for the T112), optional 250- Transparencies must...