Quick Reference Guide
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Dell 5230/5350 Quick Reference Loading paper and specialty media Loading the 250-sheet or 550-sheet tray 1 ... the leading edge of the paper toward the front of the tray which indicates the maximum height for the tray from the printer control panel. Note: For print jobs using an optional Staple Finisher, place the leading edge of the paper toward the back... of the tray. • For two-sided or duplex printing, load the paper faceup with the leading edge of the paper toward the back of the tray to help position the ...
Dell 5230/5350 Quick Reference Loading paper and specialty media Loading the 250-sheet or 550-sheet tray 1 ... the leading edge of the paper toward the front of the tray which indicates the maximum height for the tray from the printer control panel. Note: For print jobs using an optional Staple Finisher, place the leading edge of the paper toward the back... of the tray. • For two-sided or duplex printing, load the paper faceup with the leading edge of the paper toward the back of the tray to help position the ...
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... paper jam...141 201 paper jam...142 202 and 203 paper jams...143 230 paper jam...144 231-239 paper jams (optional external duplex unit 146 241-245 paper jams...148 250 paper jam...148 260 paper jam...149 271-279 paper jams...150 280 paper jams...150...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 ...157 Close door ...157 Close door...
... paper jam...141 201 paper jam...142 202 and 203 paper jams...143 230 paper jam...144 231-239 paper jams (optional external duplex unit 146 241-245 paper jams...148 250 paper jam...148 260 paper jam...149 271-279 paper jams...150 280 paper jams...150...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 ...157 Close door ...157 Close door...
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... 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 tray ...167 61 Defective disk...167 80 Routine maintenance needed ...167 Contents...
... 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 tray ...167 61 Defective disk...167 80 Routine maintenance needed ...167 Contents...
User's Guide
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...furniture for basic model with a 550-sheet standard tray may have an internal duplex unit. Models with a 250-sheet standard tray. You must use either a printer stand or printer base if you are using a high-capacity input tray, a duplex unit and an input option, or more than one input option. 1 2... 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 ...
...furniture for basic model with a 550-sheet standard tray may have an internal duplex unit. Models with a 250-sheet standard tray. You must use either a printer stand or printer base if you are using a high-capacity input tray, a duplex unit and an input option, or more than one input option. 1 2... 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 ...
User's Guide
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... the bottom drawer. 3 Align the printer with the drawer, and then lower the printer into the printer. • Printer stand or caster base • 2000-sheet drawer • 550-sheet drawer • Duplex unit • Printer CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: The printer weight is greater than 23.4 kg ...power cord from the wall outlet before continuing. All drawers 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 section about the recommended order of installation. CAUTION...
... the bottom drawer. 3 Align the printer with the drawer, and then lower the printer into the printer. • Printer stand or caster base • 2000-sheet drawer • 550-sheet drawer • Duplex unit • Printer CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: The printer weight is greater than 23.4 kg ...power cord from the wall outlet before continuing. All drawers 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 section about the recommended order of installation. CAUTION...
User's Guide
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... and specialty media 53 Specify a unit of measurement 1 Make sure the printer is 98.4 x 89 mm (3.9 x 3.5 in the portrait orientation) allows the printer to support the size, including support for standard features such as duplex printing and printing multiple pages on paper sizes that are not preset in ...sequence, and then Ready appears. Configuring Universal paper settings The Universal Paper Size is 297 x 431.8 mm (11.7 x 17 in the printer menus. the largest is a user-defined setting that lets you want is not available from the Paper Size menu. Submitting Selection appears, ...
... and specialty media 53 Specify a unit of measurement 1 Make sure the printer is 98.4 x 89 mm (3.9 x 3.5 in the portrait orientation) allows the printer to support the size, including support for standard features such as duplex printing and printing multiple pages on paper sizes that are not preset in ...sequence, and then Ready appears. Configuring Universal paper settings The Universal Paper Size is 297 x 431.8 mm (11.7 x 17 in the printer menus. the largest is a user-defined setting that lets you want is not available from the Paper Size menu. Submitting Selection appears, ...
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... to help position the guides. • For standard paper sizes, lock the length guide. 4 Flex the sheets back and forth to the correct position for duplex printing Note: Paper must be loaded differently in the trays if an optional Staple Finisher is installed. Without an optional Staple Finisher With an optional...
... to help position the guides. • For standard paper sizes, lock the length guide. 4 Flex the sheets back and forth to the correct position for duplex printing Note: Paper must be loaded differently in the trays if an optional Staple Finisher is installed. Without an optional Staple Finisher With an optional...
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... in the tray, then change the Paper Type setting for loading paper. Without an optional Staple Finisher LETTERHEAD With an optional Staple Finisher LETTERHEAD Duplex (two-sided) printing Duplex (two-sided) printing Note: Notice the maximum fill line on the tray. 7 Insert the tray. 8 If a different type of the tray which indicates...
... in the tray, then change the Paper Type setting for loading paper. Without an optional Staple Finisher LETTERHEAD With an optional Staple Finisher LETTERHEAD Duplex (two-sided) printing Duplex (two-sided) printing Note: Notice the maximum fill line on the tray. 7 Insert the tray. 8 If a different type of the tray which indicates...
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Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface. 6 Load the paper stack: • Print side facedown for single-sided printing • Print side faceup for the paper size being loaded, and then lock the guide. 5 Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Loading paper and specialty media 58 4 Push the length guide release latch to raise the length guide, slide the guide to the correct position for duplex printing Note: Paper must be loaded differently in the trays if an optional Staple Finisher is installed.
Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface. 6 Load the paper stack: • Print side facedown for single-sided printing • Print side faceup for the paper size being loaded, and then lock the guide. 5 Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Loading paper and specialty media 58 4 Push the length guide release latch to raise the length guide, slide the guide to the correct position for duplex printing Note: Paper must be loaded differently in the trays if an optional Staple Finisher is installed.
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LETTERHEAD LETTERHEAD Without an optional Staple Finisher LETTERHEAD With an optional Staple Finisher Single-sided printing LETTERHEAD Single-sided printing Duplex (two-sided) printing Duplex (two-sided) printing Note: Notice the maximum fill line on the side of the tray which indicates the maximum height for loading paper. Do not overload the tray. Loading paper and specialty media 59
LETTERHEAD LETTERHEAD Without an optional Staple Finisher LETTERHEAD With an optional Staple Finisher Single-sided printing LETTERHEAD Single-sided printing Duplex (two-sided) printing Duplex (two-sided) printing Note: Notice the maximum fill line on the side of the tray which indicates the maximum height for loading paper. Do not overload the tray. Loading paper and specialty media 59
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... LETTERHEAD Single-sided printing Single-sided printing LETTERHEAD Duplex (two-sided) printing Duplex (two-sided) printing Notes: • Do not exceed the maximum stack height by forcing paper under the stack height limiter. • Do not load or close the printer while a job is not bent or wrinkled.... 7 From the printer control panel, set the Paper Size ...
... LETTERHEAD Single-sided printing Single-sided printing LETTERHEAD Duplex (two-sided) printing Duplex (two-sided) printing Notes: • Do not exceed the maximum stack height by forcing paper under the stack height limiter. • Do not load or close the printer while a job is not bent or wrinkled.... 7 From the printer control panel, set the Paper Size ...
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or 550sheet trays (standard or optional) Optional 2000- Paper sizes supported by the software application. 4 To support duplexing, the Universal width must be between 279.4 mm (11 in.) and 355.6 mm (14 in.). Universal length must be between 210 ...mm (8.267 in.) and 215.9 mm (8.5 in .) unless the size is specified by the printer Paper size Dimensions 250- sheet tray Multipurpose feeder Duplex unit Envelope feeder A4 210 x 297 mm X (8.3 x 11.7 in.) A5 148 x 210 mm X (5.8 x 8.3 in.) X X A61,2 105 x 148 mm X (4.1 x 5.8 ...
or 550sheet trays (standard or optional) Optional 2000- Paper sizes supported by the software application. 4 To support duplexing, the Universal width must be between 279.4 mm (11 in.) and 355.6 mm (14 in.). Universal length must be between 210 ...mm (8.267 in.) and 215.9 mm (8.5 in .) unless the size is specified by the printer Paper size Dimensions 250- sheet tray Multipurpose feeder Duplex unit Envelope feeder A4 210 x 297 mm X (8.3 x 11.7 in.) A5 148 x 210 mm X (5.8 x 8.3 in.) X X A61,2 105 x 148 mm X (4.1 x 5.8 ...
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... between 279.4 mm (11 in.) and 355.6 mm (14 in .) unless the size is available for 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in .). sheet tray Multipurpose feeder Duplex unit Envelope feeder Universal3,4 138 x 210 mm X (5.5 x 8.3 in.) up to 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) X X 70 x 127 mm X X (2.8 x 5 in.) up to 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14...
... between 279.4 mm (11 in.) and 355.6 mm (14 in .) unless the size is available for 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in .). sheet tray Multipurpose feeder Duplex unit Envelope feeder Universal3,4 138 x 210 mm X (5.5 x 8.3 in.) up to 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) X X 70 x 127 mm X X (2.8 x 5 in.) up to 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14...
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...X X Labels • Paper1 • Vinyl Transparencies 1 This option is not supported by the printer The printer engine supports 60-176 g/m2 (16-47 lb) paper weights. Multipurpose feeder Duplex unit X X X Paper and specialty media guidelines 72 Paper types and weights supported by the... duplex unit. Paper type Paper • Plain • Bond • Colored • Custom • Letterhead • ...
...X X Labels • Paper1 • Vinyl Transparencies 1 This option is not supported by the printer The printer engine supports 60-176 g/m2 (16-47 lb) paper weights. Multipurpose feeder Duplex unit X X X Paper and specialty media guidelines 72 Paper types and weights supported by the... duplex unit. Paper type Paper • Plain • Bond • Colored • Custom • Letterhead • ...
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.... Determines whether 2-sided printing occurs for all jobs that specify Light as the paper type Note: Off is the factory default setting. Notes: • Duplex sets the printer default to 2-sided printing for all jobs that specify Colored as the paper type Note: Off is the factory default setting. Determines whether 2-sided...
.... Determines whether 2-sided printing occurs for all jobs that specify Light as the paper type Note: Off is the factory default setting. Notes: • Duplex sets the printer default to 2-sided printing for all jobs that specify Colored as the paper type Note: Off is the factory default setting. Determines whether 2-sided...
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... when the Recycled setting is selected in Macintosh. • If Duplex is selected, then all jobs that specify Custom as support for every print job unless 1-sided printing is supported. Understanding printer menus 95 Universal Setup menu These menu items are used to 2-sided... printing for duplex printing and printing multiple pages on one sheet. Notes: • Duplex sets the printer default to specify the height, width, and ...
... when the Recycled setting is selected in Macintosh. • If Duplex is selected, then all jobs that specify Custom as support for every print job unless 1-sided printing is supported. Understanding printer menus 95 Universal Setup menu These menu items are used to 2-sided... printing for duplex printing and printing multiple pages on one sheet. Notes: • Duplex sets the printer default to specify the height, width, and ...
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..., Preferences, Options, or Setup; Menu item Print All Order Alphabetical Oldest First Newest First Finishing menu Menu item Sides (Duplex) 1 sided 2 sided Duplex Binding Long Edge Short Edge Copies 1-999 Blank Pages Do Not Print Print Collate Off (1,1,1,2,2,2) On (1,2,1,2,1,2) Description Specifies the ... panel. Understanding printer menus 118 Specifies whether blank pages are inserted in a print job Note: Do Not Print is the factory default setting. Description Specifies whether duplex (2-sided) printing is set 2-sided printing from the Print dialog and pop-up menus. Specifies ...
..., Preferences, Options, or Setup; Menu item Print All Order Alphabetical Oldest First Newest First Finishing menu Menu item Sides (Duplex) 1 sided 2 sided Duplex Binding Long Edge Short Edge Copies 1-999 Blank Pages Do Not Print Print Collate Off (1,1,1,2,2,2) On (1,2,1,2,1,2) Description Specifies the ... panel. Understanding printer menus 118 Specifies whether blank pages are inserted in a print job Note: Do Not Print is the factory default setting. Description Specifies whether duplex (2-sided) printing is set 2-sided printing from the Print dialog and pop-up menus. Specifies ...
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... and remove trays to access jam locations. 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... toner cartridge out of the cartridge. Understanding jam numbers and locations When a jam occurs, a message indicating the jam location appears on the underside of the printer. To resolve any paper jam message, you are holding the cartridge. Clearing jams 141
... and remove trays to access jam locations. 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... toner cartridge out of the cartridge. Understanding jam numbers and locations When a jam occurs, a message indicating the jam location appears on the underside of the printer. To resolve any paper jam message, you are holding the cartridge. Clearing jams 141
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Front paper jams 1 Remove the standard tray from the printer. 2 Push the tab down. 1 2 3 Remove the jammed paper. 4 Insert the standard tray. 5 Press . 231-239 paper jams (optional external duplex unit) Rear paper jams 1 Push in and hold the latch while pulling up the rear duplex door. 2 1 2 Remove the jammed paper. Clearing jams 146
Front paper jams 1 Remove the standard tray from the printer. 2 Push the tab down. 1 2 3 Remove the jammed paper. 4 Insert the standard tray. 5 Press . 231-239 paper jams (optional external duplex unit) Rear paper jams 1 Push in and hold the latch while pulling up the rear duplex door. 2 1 2 Remove the jammed paper. Clearing jams 146
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3 Close the rear duplex door. 4 Press . Front paper jams 1 Remove the standard tray from the printer. 2 Remove the duplex jam access tray. 3 Raise the recessed duplex bar. 4 Remove the jammed paper. 5 Replace the duplex jam access tray. Clearing jams 147
3 Close the rear duplex door. 4 Press . Front paper jams 1 Remove the standard tray from the printer. 2 Remove the duplex jam access tray. 3 Raise the recessed duplex bar. 4 Remove the jammed paper. 5 Replace the duplex jam access tray. Clearing jams 147