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...flat, smooth surface. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not leave the cartridge exposed to remove, then open the front cover. 3 Lift and pull the toner cartridge out of the printer. Warning-Potential Damage: The jammed paper may be hot. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the photoconductor drum on ...rear door. 4 Press . 241-245 paper jams 1 Pull out the tray indicated on the underside of the printer might be covered with unfused toner which can stain garments and skin. 5 Remove the jammed paper. 2 Slowly remove the jammed paper to cool before touching. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The...
...flat, smooth surface. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not leave the cartridge exposed to remove, then open the front cover. 3 Lift and pull the toner cartridge out of the printer. Warning-Potential Damage: The jammed paper may be hot. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the photoconductor drum on ...rear door. 4 Press . 241-245 paper jams 1 Pull out the tray indicated on the underside of the printer might be covered with unfused toner which can stain garments and skin. 5 Remove the jammed paper. 2 Slowly remove the jammed paper to cool before touching. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The...
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... ...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 Toner Management System...74 Printing Status Window...74 Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application ...74 Printing 76 Printing a document...76 Printing on specialty media...76 Tips on using letterhead...
... ...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 Toner Management System...74 Printing Status Window...74 Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application ...74 Printing 76 Printing a document...76 Printing on specialty media...76 Tips on using letterhead...
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... computer 130 Ordering supplies...130 Printer attached to a network ...130 Printer attached locally to a computer ...130 Replacing supplies...131 Replacing the toner cartridge ...131 Replacing the photoconductor kit ...132 Recycling Dell products...135 Moving the printer...135 Before moving the printer ...135 Moving the printer to another location...135 Shipping the printer...
... computer 130 Ordering supplies...130 Printer attached to a network ...130 Printer attached locally to a computer ...130 Replacing supplies...131 Replacing the toner cartridge ...131 Replacing the photoconductor kit ...132 Recycling Dell products...135 Moving the printer...135 Before moving the printer ...135 Moving the printer to another location...135 Shipping the printer...
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Streaked vertical lines ...182 Streaked horizontal lines...183 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page 183 Toner rubs off...184 Toner specks...184 Transparency print quality is poor...185 Uneven print density...185 Contacting Technical Support...185 Appendix 186 Index 188 Contents 9
Streaked vertical lines ...182 Streaked horizontal lines...183 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page 183 Toner rubs off...184 Toner specks...184 Transparency print quality is poor...185 Uneven print density...185 Contacting Technical Support...185 Appendix 186 Index 188 Contents 9
User Guide
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... exposure of the paper. Grain direction Grain refers to 48 hours before printing. Paper and specialty media guidelines 67 Curl Curl is too rough, then toner cannot fuse to feed the paper correctly. Always use it properly. smoothness between 100 and 300 Sheffield points; Moisture content The amount of moisture in...
... exposure of the paper. Grain direction Grain refers to 48 hours before printing. Paper and specialty media guidelines 67 Curl Curl is too rough, then toner cannot fuse to feed the paper correctly. Always use it properly. smoothness between 100 and 300 Sheffield points; Moisture content The amount of moisture in...
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... textured surface papers, or curled papers • Recycled papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater than ±2.3 mm (±0.9 in toner. mixing results in doubt, contact the paper supplier. Use inks that are specifically designed for use paper that has been cut or trimmed by the...
... textured surface papers, or curled papers • Recycled papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater than ±2.3 mm (±0.9 in toner. mixing results in doubt, contact the paper supplier. Use inks that are specifically designed for use paper that has been cut or trimmed by the...
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... Supplies Reorder Application. In Windows XP: Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell 5230n/dn or 5350dn Laser Printer. 2 Click Printer Alert Utility. You can : • Monitor the toner level for your printer. • Click Order Supplies to allow this communication. The Order Supplies dialog box opens. Software overview...
... Supplies Reorder Application. In Windows XP: Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell 5230n/dn or 5350dn Laser Printer. 2 Click Printer Alert Utility. You can : • Monitor the toner level for your printer. • Click Order Supplies to allow this communication. The Order Supplies dialog box opens. Software overview...
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...Menu item Print Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 Image Q 2400 Image Q Pixel Boost Off Fonts Horizontally Vertically Both Directions Toner Darkness 1-10 Enhance Fine Lines On Off Gray Correction Auto Off Description Stacks copies or print jobs into staggered sets in a browser ... appears only when the Staple Finisher is installed. • None is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. Enables a print mode preferable for files such as architectural drawings, maps, electrical circuit diagrams, and flow charts Notes: • Off is the...
...Menu item Print Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 Image Q 2400 Image Q Pixel Boost Off Fonts Horizontally Vertically Both Directions Toner Darkness 1-10 Enhance Fine Lines On Off Gray Correction Auto Off Description Stacks copies or print jobs into staggered sets in a browser ... appears only when the Staple Finisher is installed. • None is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. Enables a print mode preferable for files such as architectural drawings, maps, electrical circuit diagrams, and flow charts Notes: • Off is the...
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...: Do not turn the printer off the printer while the flash memory is the factory default setting. • A negative value will lighten them and conserve toner. Description Formats the flash memory. When formatting is defragmenting. Flash memory refers to the memory added by retrieving lost storage space Warning-Potential Damage: Do... -6 to +6 Contrast 0-5 Utilities menu Menu item Format Flash Yes No Defragment Flash Yes No Hex Trace Activate Description Adjusts or darkens printed output and conserves toner Notes: • 0 is formatting.
...: Do not turn the printer off the printer while the flash memory is the factory default setting. • A negative value will lighten them and conserve toner. Description Formats the flash memory. When formatting is defragmenting. Flash memory refers to the memory added by retrieving lost storage space Warning-Potential Damage: Do... -6 to +6 Contrast 0-5 Utilities menu Menu item Format Flash Yes No Defragment Flash Yes No Hex Trace Activate Description Adjusts or darkens printed output and conserves toner Notes: • 0 is formatting.
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... help you can change from the wall outlet. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use them. Do not expose supplies to print several copies, you conserve toner and paper. Storing supplies Choose a cool, clean storage area for accuracy before beginning a new print job. Store supplies right side up in their original packing...
... help you can change from the wall outlet. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use them. Do not expose supplies to print several copies, you conserve toner and paper. Storing supplies Choose a cool, clean storage area for accuracy before beginning a new print job. Store supplies right side up in their original packing...
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Printer attached locally to launch the Dell Configuration Web Tool. 2 Click www.dell.com/supplies. The status of supply levels. The Device Status page appears, displaying a summary of each supply appears. The Order Toner Cartridges window opens. 6 Choose your printer IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 ...press the up or down arrow button until Status/Supplies appears, and then press . 3 Press the up or down list. 5 Click Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application. Checking the status of supplies A message appears on the display when a replacement supply item is needed or when ...
Printer attached locally to launch the Dell Configuration Web Tool. 2 Click www.dell.com/supplies. The status of supply levels. The Device Status page appears, displaying a summary of each supply appears. The Order Toner Cartridges window opens. 6 Choose your printer IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 ...press the up or down arrow button until Status/Supplies appears, and then press . 3 Press the up or down list. 5 Click Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application. Checking the status of supplies A message appears on the display when a replacement supply item is needed or when ...
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... the cartridge no longer improves the print quality, replace the toner cartridge. Extended light exposure can check to see approximately how much toner is located inside the front cover of your printer. 8 Click Visit Dell's cartridge ordering website. Warning-Potential Damage: When replacing a toner cartridge, do not leave the photoconductor kit exposed to redistribute...
... the cartridge no longer improves the print quality, replace the toner cartridge. Extended light exposure can check to see approximately how much toner is located inside the front cover of your printer. 8 Click Visit Dell's cartridge ordering website. Warning-Potential Damage: When replacing a toner cartridge, do not leave the photoconductor kit exposed to redistribute...
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...you before the photoconductor kit reaches a page maximum by aligning the rollers on the toner cartridge with the arrows on the display. While the printer may continue to distribute the toner. 5 Install the new toner cartridge by showing 84 PC Kit life warning or 84 Replace PC Kit on the ... clicks into place when correctly installed. 6 Close the front door. 4 Rotate the cartridge in as far as it will go. Push the toner cartridge in all directions to function properly after the photoconductor kit has reached its official end-of the photoconductor kit by printing a menu settings page...
...you before the photoconductor kit reaches a page maximum by aligning the rollers on the toner cartridge with the arrows on the display. While the printer may continue to distribute the toner. 5 Install the new toner cartridge by showing 84 PC Kit life warning or 84 Replace PC Kit on the ... clicks into place when correctly installed. 6 Close the front door. 4 Rotate the cartridge in as far as it will go. Push the toner cartridge in all directions to function properly after the photoconductor kit has reached its official end-of the photoconductor kit by printing a menu settings page...
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Pull the toner cartridge up and out using the handle. Place the unit on a flat, clean surface. 3 Press the button on the base of the printer as a unit by pressing the button on the toner cartridge handle. Maintaining the printer 133 1 Open the front door by pulling on the left side of the printer and lowering the front door. 2 Pull the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge out of the photoconductor kit. Note: The photoconductor kit and toner cartridge form a unit.
Pull the toner cartridge up and out using the handle. Place the unit on a flat, clean surface. 3 Press the button on the base of the printer as a unit by pressing the button on the toner cartridge handle. Maintaining the printer 133 1 Open the front door by pulling on the left side of the printer and lowering the front door. 2 Pull the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge out of the photoconductor kit. Note: The photoconductor kit and toner cartridge form a unit.
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Push the unit as far as it clicks into place. 6 Install the unit into the photoconductor kit by aligning the arrows on the toner cartridge with the tracks. Maintaining the printer 134 4 Unpack the new photoconductor kit. To reset the counter, see the instruction sheet that came with the ... replacing the photoconductor may damage your printer and void your warranty. 8 Close the front door. Be careful not to touch the photoconductor drum. 5 Insert the toner cartridge into the printer by aligning the rollers on the guides of the unit with the new photoconductor kit. Push the...
Push the unit as far as it clicks into place. 6 Install the unit into the photoconductor kit by aligning the arrows on the toner cartridge with the tracks. Maintaining the printer 134 4 Unpack the new photoconductor kit. To reset the counter, see the instruction sheet that came with the ... replacing the photoconductor may damage your printer and void your warranty. 8 Close the front door. Be careful not to touch the photoconductor drum. 5 Insert the toner cartridge into the printer by aligning the rollers on the guides of the unit with the new photoconductor kit. Push the...
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... type in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click the Device Status tab. Note: See your system support person to see tray settings, the level of toner in the toner cartridge, the percentage of life remaining in the address field of your Web browser. Administrative support Using the Embedded Web Server If the printer...
... type in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click the Device Status tab. Note: See your system support person to see tray settings, the level of toner in the toner cartridge, the percentage of life remaining in the address field of your Web browser. Administrative support Using the Embedded Web Server If the printer...
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... 1 Push the release latch, and then lower the multipurpose feeder door. 2 Push the release latch, and then open the front cover. 4 1 2 3 3 Lift and pull the toner cartridge out of the cartridge. Clearing jams 141 Open doors and covers and remove trays to access jam locations. Understanding jam numbers and locations When...
... 1 Push the release latch, and then lower the multipurpose feeder door. 2 Push the release latch, and then open the front cover. 4 1 2 3 3 Lift and pull the toner cartridge out of the cartridge. Clearing jams 141 Open doors and covers and remove trays to access jam locations. Understanding jam numbers and locations When...
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... Clearing jams 142 Use the cartridge handle whenever you are holding the cartridge. To reduce the risk of injury from there. 6 Align and reinstall the toner cartridge. 7 Close the front cover. 8 Close the multipurpose feeder door. 9 Press . 201 paper jam 1 Push the release latch, and then .... Warning-Potential Damage: Do not leave the cartridge exposed to remove, then open the front cover. 4 1 2 3 3 Lift and pull the toner cartridge out of the printer. Note: If the paper is not easy to light for extended periods. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the photoconductor...
... Clearing jams 142 Use the cartridge handle whenever you are holding the cartridge. To reduce the risk of injury from there. 6 Align and reinstall the toner cartridge. 7 Close the front cover. 8 Close the multipurpose feeder door. 9 Press . 201 paper jam 1 Push the release latch, and then .... Warning-Potential Damage: Do not leave the cartridge exposed to remove, then open the front cover. 4 1 2 3 3 Lift and pull the toner cartridge out of the printer. Note: If the paper is not easy to light for extended periods. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the photoconductor...
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... jammed paper. Clearing jams 143 Note: If the paper is exiting the printer, then pull the paper out, and then press . 4 Place the toner cartridge aside on a flat, smooth surface. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not leave the cartridge exposed to cool before touching. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside... of injury from there. 6 Align and reinstall the toner cartridge. 7 Close the front cover. 8 Close the multipurpose feeder door. 9 Press . 202 and 203 paper jams If the paper is not easy...
... jammed paper. Clearing jams 143 Note: If the paper is exiting the printer, then pull the paper out, and then press . 4 Place the toner cartridge aside on a flat, smooth surface. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not leave the cartridge exposed to cool before touching. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside... of injury from there. 6 Align and reinstall the toner cartridge. 7 Close the front cover. 8 Close the multipurpose feeder door. 9 Press . 202 and 203 paper jams If the paper is not easy...
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... "200 paper jam" on a level surface. 3 Load the paper into place. 5 Flex and stack the envelopes. Note: If you cannot remove the envelope, then the toner cartridge will have to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Clearing jams 149 The bottom envelope is jammed...
... "200 paper jam" on a level surface. 3 Load the paper into place. 5 Flex and stack the envelopes. Note: If you cannot remove the envelope, then the toner cartridge will have to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Clearing jams 149 The bottom envelope is jammed...