Quick Reference Guide
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...guide for the paper sizes indicated on a level surface. 6 If necessary, adjust the paper guides to loosen them, and then fan them. Dell 5230/5350 Quick Reference Loading paper and specialty media Loading the 250-sheet or 550-sheet tray 1 Pull the tray out. Note: Do not remove trays while a job... prints or while Busy appears on the bottom of the tray. 1 Do not overload the tray. 3 Notes: •...
...guide for the paper sizes indicated on a level surface. 6 If necessary, adjust the paper guides to loosen them, and then fan them. Dell 5230/5350 Quick Reference Loading paper and specialty media Loading the 250-sheet or 550-sheet tray 1 Pull the tray out. Note: Do not remove trays while a job... prints or while Busy appears on the bottom of the tray. 1 Do not overload the tray. 3 Notes: •...
Quick Reference Guide
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Warning-Potential Damage: Do not leave the cartridge exposed to light for a 250-sheet or 550-sheet tray, then remove the tray from the printer. 5 Remove the jammed paper, and then insert the tray. 6 Press . 4 Place the toner cartridge aside on a flat, smooth surface. 2 Push the release latch, ..., allow the surface to avoid tearing it. 3 Close the top rear door. 4 Press . 241-245 paper jams 1 Pull out the tray indicated on the display. 2 Warning-Potential Damage: The jammed paper may be hot. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of injury from there. 6 Align and reinstall the toner ...
Warning-Potential Damage: Do not leave the cartridge exposed to light for a 250-sheet or 550-sheet tray, then remove the tray from the printer. 5 Remove the jammed paper, and then insert the tray. 6 Press . 4 Place the toner cartridge aside on a flat, smooth surface. 2 Push the release latch, ..., allow the surface to avoid tearing it. 3 Close the top rear door. 4 Press . 241-245 paper jams 1 Pull out the tray indicated on the display. 2 Warning-Potential Damage: The jammed paper may be hot. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of injury from there. 6 Align and reinstall the toner ...
User's Guide
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...or firmware card...22 Installing an Internal Solutions Port...25 Installing a printer hard disk ...31 Installing hardware options...35 Order of installation ...35 Installing paper drawers...35 Attaching cables...36 Verifying printer setup...37 Printing a menu settings page...37 Printing a network setup page ...38 Setting up the printer ... printer on a wired network...45 Changing port settings after installing a new network Internal Solutions Port 48 Setting up serial printing...50 Loading paper and specialty media 52 Setting the paper size and type...52 Setting the printer to detect the...
...or firmware card...22 Installing an Internal Solutions Port...25 Installing a printer hard disk ...31 Installing hardware options...35 Order of installation ...35 Installing paper drawers...35 Attaching cables...36 Verifying printer setup...37 Printing a menu settings page...37 Printing a network setup page ...38 Setting up the printer ... printer on a wired network...45 Changing port settings after installing a new network Internal Solutions Port 48 Setting up serial printing...50 Loading paper and specialty media 52 Setting the paper size and type...52 Setting the printer to detect the...
User's Guide
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... unlinking trays...64 Linking trays...64 Unlinking trays...64 Linking exit bins ...65 Assigning a Custom Type name...65 Changing a Custom Type name ...66 Paper and specialty media guidelines 67 Paper guidelines...67 Paper characteristics...67 Unacceptable paper ...68 Selecting paper...68 ...paper and other office papers ...69 Storing paper...69 Supported paper sizes, types, and weights...70 Paper sizes supported by the printer ...70 Paper types and weights supported by the printer ...72 Software overview 73 Status Monitor Center...73 Driver Profiler...73 Dell Printer Alert Utility...73 Dell...
... unlinking trays...64 Linking trays...64 Unlinking trays...64 Linking exit bins ...65 Assigning a Custom Type name...65 Changing a Custom Type name ...66 Paper and specialty media guidelines 67 Paper guidelines...67 Paper characteristics...67 Unacceptable paper ...68 Selecting paper...68 ...paper and other office papers ...69 Storing paper...69 Supported paper sizes, types, and weights...70 Paper sizes supported by the printer ...70 Paper types and weights supported by the printer ...72 Software overview 73 Status Monitor Center...73 Driver Profiler...73 Dell Printer Alert Utility...73 Dell...
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... 281 paper jam...151 282 paper jam...151 283 staple jam...152 Troubleshooting 154 Solving basic problems...154 Solving basic printer problems...154 Embedded Web Server does not open...154 Understanding printer messages...155 Change to ...155 Change to ...155 Change to ...155 Change to ...156 Check duplex connection ...156 Check tray connection...
... 281 paper jam...151 282 paper jam...151 283 staple jam...152 Troubleshooting 154 Solving basic problems...154 Solving basic printer problems...154 Embedded Web Server does not open...154 Understanding printer messages...155 Change to ...155 Change to ...155 Change to ...155 Change to ...156 Check duplex connection ...156 Check tray connection...
User's Guide
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...Invalid refill, change cartridge ...162 31.yy Replace defective or missing cartridge ...162 32.yy Cartridge part number unsupported by device...163 34 Short paper ...163 35 Insufficient memory to support Resource Save feature 163 37 Insufficient memory to collate job ...163 37 Insufficient memory for Flash Memory Defragment ...165 56 Standard parallel port disabled ...165 58 Too many disks installed...165 58 Too many flash options installed ...166 58 Too Many Trays Attached ...166 59 Incompatible Duplex...166 59 Incompatible envelope feeder...166 59 Incompatible output bin ...166 59 Incompatible...
...Invalid refill, change cartridge ...162 31.yy Replace defective or missing cartridge ...162 32.yy Cartridge part number unsupported by device...163 34 Short paper ...163 35 Insufficient memory to support Resource Save feature 163 37 Insufficient memory to collate job ...163 37 Insufficient memory for Flash Memory Defragment ...165 56 Standard parallel port disabled ...165 58 Too many disks installed...165 58 Too many flash options installed ...166 58 Too Many Trays Attached ...166 59 Incompatible Duplex...166 59 Incompatible envelope feeder...166 59 Incompatible output bin ...166 59 Incompatible...
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... jobs do not print ...169 Job takes longer than expected to print ...169 Job prints from the wrong tray or on the wrong paper 170 Incorrect characters print...170 Tray linking does not work...170 Large jobs do not collate ...170 Unexpected page breaks occur...171 Solving option problems......171 Option does not operate correctly or quits after it is installed 171 Paper trays...172 Solving 2,000-sheet drawer problems ...172 Envelope feeder ...173 Memory card ...173 Flash memory card...173 Hard disk with adapter...173 ...
... jobs do not print ...169 Job takes longer than expected to print ...169 Job prints from the wrong tray or on the wrong paper 170 Incorrect characters print...170 Tray linking does not work...170 Large jobs do not collate ...170 Unexpected page breaks occur...171 Solving option problems......171 Option does not operate correctly or quits after it is installed 171 Paper trays...172 Solving 2,000-sheet drawer problems ...172 Envelope feeder ...173 Memory card ...173 Flash memory card...173 Hard disk with adapter...173 ...
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... 14 Find it here • Software and Drivers-Certified drivers for my printer and Software and Documentation CD installers for Dell printer software • Readme files-Last-minute technical changes, or advanced technical reference material for experienced users or technicians •...; Supplies and accessories for my printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site-dell.com/supplies You can purchase printer supplies online, by telephone, or in your country or region. 2 3 4 Feature Paper Capacity1 1 Standard exit bin 350 sheets 2 Printer control panel ...
... 14 Find it here • Software and Drivers-Certified drivers for my printer and Software and Documentation CD installers for Dell printer software • Readme files-Last-minute technical changes, or advanced technical reference material for experienced users or technicians •...; Supplies and accessories for my printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site-dell.com/supplies You can purchase printer supplies online, by telephone, or in your country or region. 2 3 4 Feature Paper Capacity1 1 Standard exit bin 350 sheets 2 Printer control panel ...
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... sheets 2 5-bin mailbox 500 sheets 3 Envelope feeder 85 envelopes 4 Standard tray (Tray 1) 250 or 550 sheets 5 Duplex unit3 Not applicable 6 Optional tray (Tray 2) 550 sheets 7 Optional tray (Tray 3) 550 sheets 8 Optional 2000-sheet tray (Tray 4) 2000 sheets 9 Caster base Not applicable 1 Based on 75 g/m2 (20 lb.) paper. 2 The printer supports up to three output expander units, two 5-bin...
... sheets 2 5-bin mailbox 500 sheets 3 Envelope feeder 85 envelopes 4 Standard tray (Tray 1) 250 or 550 sheets 5 Duplex unit3 Not applicable 6 Optional tray (Tray 2) 550 sheets 7 Optional tray (Tray 3) 550 sheets 8 Optional 2000-sheet tray (Tray 4) 2000 sheets 9 Caster base Not applicable 1 Based on 75 g/m2 (20 lb.) paper. 2 The printer supports up to three output expander units, two 5-bin...
User's Guide
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... consists of a tray and a support unit. If you are accessing the system board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off , and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing. Installing paper drawers The printer supports...one input option. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: If you have purchased in the location chosen for stability. If you are using a high-capacity input tray, a duplex unit and an input option, or more information on installing a printer stand, caster base, or 2000-sheet drawer, see the...
... consists of a tray and a support unit. If you are accessing the system board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off , and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing. Installing paper drawers The printer supports...one input option. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: If you have purchased in the location chosen for stability. If you are using a high-capacity input tray, a duplex unit and an input option, or more information on installing a printer stand, caster base, or 2000-sheet drawer, see the...
User's Guide
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... laid finishes - Make sure the stack height does not exceed the indicated maximum height. • Make sure the guides in the paper trays, multipurpose feeder, or envelope feeder are properly positioned and are set correctly in the sealed or closed position - Have windows, holes,...cutouts, or embossing - Avoiding jams The following hints can help you avoid jams. Paper tray recommendations • Make sure the paper lies flat in firmly after loading paper. Paper recommendations • Use only recommended paper or specialty media. For more than one jam, the number of the printer where...
... laid finishes - Make sure the stack height does not exceed the indicated maximum height. • Make sure the guides in the paper trays, multipurpose feeder, or envelope feeder are properly positioned and are set correctly in the sealed or closed position - Have windows, holes,...cutouts, or embossing - Avoiding jams The following hints can help you avoid jams. Paper tray recommendations • Make sure the paper lies flat in firmly after loading paper. Paper recommendations • Use only recommended paper or specialty media. For more than one jam, the number of the printer where...
User's Guide
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...the underside of the printer. To resolve any paper jam message, you are holding the cartridge. Jam numbers 200-203, 230 231-239 241-245 250 260 271-279 280-282 283 Area Printer Optional external duplex unit Paper trays Multipurpose feeder Envelope feeder Optional output bins Staple ...finisher Staple cartridge 200 paper jam 1 Push the release latch, and then lower the multipurpose feeder door. 2 Push the release latch...
...the underside of the printer. To resolve any paper jam message, you are holding the cartridge. Jam numbers 200-203, 230 231-239 241-245 250 260 271-279 280-282 283 Area Printer Optional external duplex unit Paper trays Multipurpose feeder Envelope feeder Optional output bins Staple ...finisher Staple cartridge 200 paper jam 1 Push the release latch, and then lower the multipurpose feeder door. 2 Push the release latch...
User's Guide
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... or images. The formatted page will print on the paper loaded in the selected tray. The formatted page will print on the paper loaded in the selected tray. Try one or more of the following : • To select the paper tray with the correct paper size or type, press the up or down arrow... then press . • To ignore the message and print from the tray selected for the remainder of the following: • To select the paper tray with the correct paper size or type, press the up or down arrow button until Paper Changed, Continue appears, and then press . • To ignore the message...
... or images. The formatted page will print on the paper loaded in the selected tray. The formatted page will print on the paper loaded in the selected tray. Try one or more of the following : • To select the paper tray with the correct paper size or type, press the up or down arrow... then press . • To ignore the message and print from the tray selected for the remainder of the following: • To select the paper tray with the correct paper size or type, press the up or down arrow button until Paper Changed, Continue appears, and then press . • To ignore the message...
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... information, press the up or down arrow button until Show me or Tell me more of the following : • To select the paper tray with the correct paper size or type, press the up or down arrow button until Continue appears, and then press to a properly grounded outlet. 6 Restart the... printer. Try one or more of the following : • Turn the printer off and then back on the paper loaded in the selected tray. The formatted page will print on . Check duplex connection Try one or more appears, and then press . Troubleshooting 156 If the error ...
... information, press the up or down arrow button until Show me or Tell me more of the following : • To select the paper tray with the correct paper size or type, press the up or down arrow button until Continue appears, and then press to a properly grounded outlet. 6 Restart the... printer. Try one or more of the following : • Turn the printer off and then back on the paper loaded in the selected tray. The formatted page will print on . Check duplex connection Try one or more appears, and then press . Troubleshooting 156 If the error ...
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... one. 34 Short paper Try one or more of the following: • Load the appropriate paper in the tray. • Press the up or down arrow button until Continue appears, and then press to clear the message and print the job using a different paper tray. • Check tray length and width guides... and make sure the paper is properly loaded in printer memory. • Install additional printer memory. Press the up or down arrow ...
... one. 34 Short paper Try one or more of the following: • Load the appropriate paper in the tray. • Press the up or down arrow button until Continue appears, and then press to clear the message and print the job using a different paper tray. • Check tray length and width guides... and make sure the paper is properly loaded in printer memory. • Install additional printer memory. Press the up or down arrow ...
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The Print dialog appears. 3 Select Print as image. 4 Click OK. Try one or more of paper from the standard exit bin. Solving printing problems Multiple-language PDFs do not print The documents contain unavailable fonts. 1 Open the document you want to ... appear, then turn the printer off , wait about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer back on. Troubleshooting 168 CHECK TO SEE IF THE PAPER TRAY IS EMPTY Load paper in Adobe Acrobat. 2 Click the printer icon. Printer control panel display is blank or displays only diamonds The printer self test failed. If...
The Print dialog appears. 3 Select Print as image. 4 Click OK. Try one or more of paper from the standard exit bin. Solving printing problems Multiple-language PDFs do not print The documents contain unavailable fonts. 1 Open the document you want to ... appear, then turn the printer off , wait about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer back on. Troubleshooting 168 CHECK TO SEE IF THE PAPER TRAY IS EMPTY Load paper in Adobe Acrobat. 2 Click the printer icon. Printer control panel display is blank or displays only diamonds The printer self test failed. If...
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...wait about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer on . • Make sure that the power cord is turned on page 39. MAKE SURE THE PAPER TRAY IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY Solving 2,000-sheet drawer problems Try one or more information, see "Updating available options in the...and is turned on . Troubleshooting 172 Try one or more of the following : MAKE SURE THE PAPER IS LOADED CORRECTLY 1 Open the paper tray. 2 Check for the paper size loaded. For more of the following : THE ELEVATOR TRAY IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY • Make sure the printer is properly connected to the 2,000-sheet drawer...
...wait about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer on . • Make sure that the power cord is turned on page 39. MAKE SURE THE PAPER TRAY IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY Solving 2,000-sheet drawer problems Try one or more information, see "Updating available options in the...and is turned on . Troubleshooting 172 Try one or more of the following : MAKE SURE THE PAPER IS LOADED CORRECTLY 1 Open the paper tray. 2 Check for the paper size loaded. For more of the following : THE ELEVATOR TRAY IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY • Make sure the printer is properly connected to the 2,000-sheet drawer...
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...see the chapter about installing software for the paper size loaded. Set Jam Recovery to Off. MAKE SURE THERE IS NOT TOO MUCH PAPER IN THE PAPER TRAY Make sure the stack of the following: CHECK THE PAPER Use recommended paper and specialty media. THE PAPER MAY HAVE ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH ...HUMIDITY • Load paper from the entire paper path. 2 Press the up or down arrow ...
...see the chapter about installing software for the paper size loaded. Set Jam Recovery to Off. MAKE SURE THERE IS NOT TOO MUCH PAPER IN THE PAPER TRAY Make sure the stack of the following: CHECK THE PAPER Use recommended paper and specialty media. THE PAPER MAY HAVE ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH ...HUMIDITY • Load paper from the entire paper path. 2 Press the up or down arrow ...
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... than expected 169 jobs do not print 168 Large jobs do not collate 170 multiple-language PDFs do not print 168 paper curl 177 paper frequently jams 174 tray linking does not work 170 unexpected page breaks occur 171 printer configurations 14 minimum clearances 16 models 14 moving 135 selecting ...172 envelope feeder 173 flash memory card 173 hard disk with adapter 173 Internal Solutions Port 173 memory card 173 option not working 171 paper trays 172 printer problems, solving basic 154 printer supplies reorder application 74 printing directory list 82 font sample list 82 from flash drive 81 ...
... than expected 169 jobs do not print 168 Large jobs do not collate 170 multiple-language PDFs do not print 168 paper curl 177 paper frequently jams 174 tray linking does not work 170 unexpected page breaks occur 171 printer configurations 14 minimum clearances 16 models 14 moving 135 selecting ...172 envelope feeder 173 flash memory card 173 hard disk with adapter 173 Internal Solutions Port 173 memory card 173 option not working 171 paper trays 172 printer problems, solving basic 154 printer supplies reorder application 74 printing directory list 82 font sample list 82 from flash drive 81 ...
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... flash memory card 173 hard disk with adapter 173 Internal Solutions Port 173 memory card 173 option not working 171 paper trays 172 U Universal Paper Size setting 53 Universal Setup menu 95 unlinking trays 64 Unsupported disk 162 USB menu 104 USB port 36 Utilities menu 121 V Verify print jobs 78 printing for Macintosh...
... flash memory card 173 hard disk with adapter 173 Internal Solutions Port 173 memory card 173 option not working 171 paper trays 172 U Universal Paper Size setting 53 Universal Setup menu 95 unlinking trays 64 Unsupported disk 162 USB menu 104 USB port 36 Utilities menu 121 V Verify print jobs 78 printing for Macintosh...