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... for Printer and Software Documentation under the Pubs folder. Windows or Mac Help-Open a printer software program or application, and then click Help. ? For updates, visit our Web site at http://support.dell.com. Initial setup instructions: • Connecting the printer • Installing the printer software Additional setup and instructions for using the printer: • Selecting and storing paper and specialty media • Loading paper • Configuring printer settings • Viewing and printing documents and photos • Setting up and using the printer software The...
... for Printer and Software Documentation under the Pubs folder. Windows or Mac Help-Open a printer software program or application, and then click Help. ? For updates, visit our Web site at http://support.dell.com. Initial setup instructions: • Connecting the printer • Installing the printer software Additional setup and instructions for using the printer: • Selecting and storing paper and specialty media • Loading paper • Configuring printer settings • Viewing and printing documents and photos • Setting up and using the printer software The...
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... Blinking red Printer status The printer is in the Network/Ports menu • By printing a network setup page or menu settings page, and then finding the TCP/IP section Notes: - Indicator light color and its corresponding printer status Sleep button light Off Solid amber Blinking amber Printer status The printer is on a network, then you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to print servers. Blinking amber for 0.1 second, then goes completely off or in Sleep mode. An IP address appears as four sets of numbers...
... Blinking red Printer status The printer is in the Network/Ports menu • By printing a network setup page or menu settings page, and then finding the TCP/IP section Notes: - Indicator light color and its corresponding printer status Sleep button light Off Solid amber Blinking amber Printer status The printer is on a network, then you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to print servers. Blinking amber for 0.1 second, then goes completely off or in Sleep mode. An IP address appears as four sets of numbers...
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... click Add. • For AppleTalk printing: Notes: - e Type the user password, and then click OK. System Preferences > Print & Scan - c Select a destination, and then click Continue. System Preferences > Print & Fax b Click +. All the necessary applications are configuring access for the printer. Make sure AppleTalk is supported only in the Network/Ports menu • By printing a network setup page or menu settings page, and then finding the TCP/IP section Note: You will need the IP address if...
... click Add. • For AppleTalk printing: Notes: - e Type the user password, and then click OK. System Preferences > Print & Scan - c Select a destination, and then click Continue. System Preferences > Print & Fax b Click +. All the necessary applications are configuring access for the printer. Make sure AppleTalk is supported only in the Network/Ports menu • By printing a network setup page or menu settings page, and then finding the TCP/IP section Note: You will need the IP address if...
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... Wireless Setup Utility (Windows only) The Wireless Setup Utility lets you are using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup Before connecting the printer to a wireless network, make sure that came with your access point. 5 Enter the eight‑digit PIN, and then save the setting. Installing the Wireless Setup Utility 1 Go to : > Network/Ports > > Network [x] > Setup > > Start Push Button Method > 2 Follow the instructions on additional network computers. Using the Push Button Configuration method 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to the Dell Support Web...
... Wireless Setup Utility (Windows only) The Wireless Setup Utility lets you are using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup Before connecting the printer to a wireless network, make sure that came with your access point. 5 Enter the eight‑digit PIN, and then save the setting. Installing the Wireless Setup Utility 1 Go to : > Network/Ports > > Network [x] > Setup > > Start Push Button Method > 2 Follow the instructions on additional network computers. Using the Push Button Configuration method 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to the Dell Support Web...
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...the address field. b Customize the settings in the Network/Ports menu. Printing a document Printing a document 1 From the Paper menu on a specific paper type, adjust the paper type setting to match the paper loaded. 2 Send the print job: For Windows users a With a document open , choose File > Print. c Adjust the settings, if necessary. Note: To print on the printer control panel, set the paper type and size to match the paper loaded, or select the appropriate tray or feeder. 3 Click Print. d Click OK > Print. The IP address appears as four sets of paper and specialty media can...
...the address field. b Customize the settings in the Network/Ports menu. Printing a document Printing a document 1 From the Paper menu on a specific paper type, adjust the paper type setting to match the paper loaded. 2 Send the print job: For Windows users a With a document open , choose File > Print. c Adjust the settings, if necessary. Note: To print on the printer control panel, set the paper type and size to match the paper loaded, or select the appropriate tray or feeder. 3 Click Print. d Click OK > Print. The IP address appears as four sets of paper and specialty media can...
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...print job continues using the linked tray. When one tray is the factory default setting. • From the Paper menu, set Configure MP to "Cassette" for all print jobs. Understanding the printer menus 53 Understanding the printer menus Menus list Paper Menu Default Source Paper Size/Type Configure MP Substitute Size Paper Texture Paper Weight Paper Loading Custom Types Universal Setup Reports Menu Settings Page Device Statistics Network Setup Page1 Profiles List Print Fonts Print Directory Asset Report Network/Ports3 Active NIC Standard Network2 Reports Network card TCP/IP IPv6 Wireless...
...print job continues using the linked tray. When one tray is the factory default setting. • From the Paper menu, set Configure MP to "Cassette" for all print jobs. Understanding the printer menus 53 Understanding the printer menus Menus list Paper Menu Default Source Paper Size/Type Configure MP Substitute Size Paper Texture Paper Weight Paper Loading Custom Types Universal Setup Reports Menu Settings Page Device Statistics Network Setup Page1 Profiles List Print Fonts Print Directory Asset Report Network/Ports3 Active NIC Standard Network2 Reports Network card TCP/IP IPv6 Wireless...
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...%. • Make sure the optional flash memory is installed correctly and working properly. • This menu item appears only when an optional flash memory card is enabled. Network/Ports menu The menus in this menu. Print a list of the default printer language. Understanding the printer menus 63 Use Network Setup Page Profiles List Print Fonts PCL Fonts PostScript Fonts Print Directory Asset Report To Print a report containing information about the network printer settings, such as serial number and model name. Standard Network or Network [x] menu Note: Only active ports appear...
...%. • Make sure the optional flash memory is installed correctly and working properly. • This menu item appears only when an optional flash memory card is enabled. Network/Ports menu The menus in this menu. Print a list of the default printer language. Understanding the printer menus 63 Use Network Setup Page Profiles List Print Fonts PCL Fonts PostScript Fonts Print Directory Asset Report To Print a report containing information about the network printer settings, such as serial number and model name. Standard Network or Network [x] menu Note: Only active ports appear...
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... binary PostScript print jobs. Set the size of the default printer language. The menu selection is the factory default setting. • Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the menus causes the printer to restart. Set the printer to restart. Set the printer to On or Off. • To increase the maximum size range for bidirectional communication following : • Network/Ports > Standard Network > Standard Network Setup > Reports • Network/Ports > Network [x] > Network [x] Setup > Reports Use To Print Setup Page Print a report containing...
... binary PostScript print jobs. Set the size of the default printer language. The menu selection is the factory default setting. • Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the menus causes the printer to restart. Set the printer to restart. Set the printer to On or Off. • To increase the maximum size range for bidirectional communication following : • Network/Ports > Standard Network > Standard Network Setup > Reports • Network/Ports > Network [x] > Network [x] Setup > Reports Use To Print Setup Page Print a report containing...
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... the printer is attached to an external print server through the USB port. Note: This menu is available only when the printer is attached to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs. Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. • Disabled turns off job buffering. • The USB buffer size value can be changed from the printer control panel. Set the network address information for USB Buffer, disable or reduce the size of the USB input buffer. SMTP Setup menu Use Primary...
... the printer is attached to an external print server through the USB port. Note: This menu is available only when the printer is attached to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs. Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. • Disabled turns off job buffering. • The USB buffer size value can be changed from the printer control panel. Set the network address information for USB Buffer, disable or reduce the size of the USB input buffer. SMTP Setup menu Use Primary...
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... region selection in seconds the printer waits before it enters Hibernate mode. Note: "Do Not Hibernate" is the factory default setting. Set the amount of time the printer waits before the it goes into a reduced power state. Set the amount of time in the initial setup wizard. Understanding the printer menus Use Run Initial setup Yes No Paper Sizes US Metric Timeouts Sleep Mode Disabled 1-120 min Timeouts Hibernate Timeout...
... region selection in seconds the printer waits before it enters Hibernate mode. Note: "Do Not Hibernate" is the factory default setting. Set the amount of time the printer waits before the it goes into a reduced power state. Set the amount of time in the initial setup wizard. Understanding the printer menus Use Run Initial setup Yes No Paper Sizes US Metric Timeouts Sleep Mode Disabled 1-120 min Timeouts Hibernate Timeout...
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... a print job. Set the amount of time in seconds the printer waits to hold the pages is the factory default setting. Note: "40 sec" is the factory default setting. Note: Disabled is the factory default setting. Notes: • Off is not enough memory to print the whole page. • On sets the printer to remove all possible jam locations. On sets the printer to automatically dump blank pages or partially printed pages to the standard bin after a jammed page has been cleared. •...
... a print job. Set the amount of time in seconds the printer waits to hold the pages is the factory default setting. Note: "40 sec" is the factory default setting. Note: Disabled is the factory default setting. Notes: • Off is not enough memory to print the whole page. • On sets the printer to remove all possible jam locations. On sets the printer to automatically dump blank pages or partially printed pages to the standard bin after a jammed page has been cleared. •...
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..., reacts to the factory default settings except Network/Ports menu settings. Note: Sleep is the factory default setting. Downloads stored in idle state, reacts to a short press of the Sleep button. Understanding the printer menus Use Press Sleep Button Do nothing Sleep Hibernate Press and Hold Sleep Button Do nothing Sleep Hibernate Factory Defaults Do Not Restore Restore Now Custom Home Message Off IP Address Hostname Contact Name Location Zero Configuration Name Custom Text 1 Print Settings Setup menu Use Printer Language PCL Emulation PS Emulation...
..., reacts to the factory default settings except Network/Ports menu settings. Note: Sleep is the factory default setting. Downloads stored in idle state, reacts to a short press of the Sleep button. Understanding the printer menus Use Press Sleep Button Do nothing Sleep Hibernate Press and Hold Sleep Button Do nothing Sleep Hibernate Factory Defaults Do Not Restore Restore Now Custom Home Message Off IP Address Hostname Contact Name Location Zero Configuration Name Custom Text 1 Print Settings Setup menu Use Printer Language PCL Emulation PS Emulation...
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... the list. 3 Click Status Monitor Center. Disabling Status Messenger 1 From the system tray, right click the Status Messenger icon. 2 Select Exit. Note: Make sure bidirectional communication support is in place so the printer and computer can communicate. Checking the virtual display 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field. Managing the printer 97 Managing the printer Managing printer messages Use the Status Messenger application to view error messages requiring...
... the list. 3 Click Status Monitor Center. Disabling Status Messenger 1 From the system tray, right click the Status Messenger icon. 2 Select Exit. Note: Make sure bidirectional communication support is in place so the printer and computer can communicate. Checking the virtual display 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field. Managing the printer 97 Managing the printer Managing printer messages Use the Status Messenger application to view error messages requiring...
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... Network/Ports menu. The status of the supply when supply notification is available only in network printers. 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in network printers or printers connected to continue printing. The supply must be replaced to prevent damage. 4 Click Submit. When a user exceeds a specific number of PIN entry attempts, all supplies occurs. The printer displays the warning message and generates an e‑mail about the status of the jobs...
... Network/Ports menu. The status of the supply when supply notification is available only in network printers. 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in network printers or printers connected to continue printing. The supply must be replaced to prevent damage. 4 Click Submit. When a user exceeds a specific number of PIN entry attempts, all supplies occurs. The printer displays the warning message and generates an e‑mail about the status of the jobs...
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... technical support. The printer has detected a non‑Dell supply or part installed in the Paper menu on the printer control panel simultaneously for the data being printed. • Cancel the print job. Warning-Potential Damage: Use of paper in your Dell printer or associated components. Note: For the list of supported supplies, see User's Guide [33.xy] Note: The supply type can affect warranty coverage. For example, if the MP Feeder Size is set . Use of...
... technical support. The printer has detected a non‑Dell supply or part installed in the Paper menu on the printer control panel simultaneously for the data being printed. • Cancel the print job. Warning-Potential Damage: Use of paper in your Dell printer or associated components. Note: For the list of supported supplies, see User's Guide [33.xy] Note: The supply type can affect warranty coverage. For example, if the MP Feeder Size is set . Use of...
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... the User's Guide. Note: The printer discards any data received through the USB port. • From the printer control panel, set Parallel Buffer to Auto. If missing, install the toner cartridge. For information on the printer control panel to clear the message and continue printing. Troubleshooting 120 Parallel port disabled [56] Try one or more of the following: • Check if the toner cartridge is missing. Replace imaging unit, 0 estimated pages remain [84.xy] Replace the imaging unit to Auto. For more of the User's Guide...
... the User's Guide. Note: The printer discards any data received through the USB port. • From the printer control panel, set Parallel Buffer to Auto. If missing, install the toner cartridge. For information on the printer control panel to clear the message and continue printing. Troubleshooting 120 Parallel port disabled [56] Try one or more of the following: • Check if the toner cartridge is missing. Replace imaging unit, 0 estimated pages remain [84.xy] Replace the imaging unit to Auto. For more of the User's Guide...
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... Operating System, application software and hardware drivers to this technician assisted technical support, online technical support is provided by the original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through Software & Peripherals (DellWare), ReadyWare, and Custom Factory Integration (CFI/DellPlus). You can access Dell Support at Dell Support. Dell provides limited technical support for purchase. In addition to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as your email address...
... Operating System, application software and hardware drivers to this technician assisted technical support, online technical support is provided by the original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through Software & Peripherals (DellWare), ReadyWare, and Custom Factory Integration (CFI/DellPlus). You can access Dell Support at Dell Support. Dell provides limited technical support for purchase. In addition to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as your email address...
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... paper types duplex support 48 supported by printer 48 where to load 48 Paper Weight menu 59 parallel port 20 Parallel port disabled [56] 120 parts checking status 89 PCL Emul menu 80 Personal Identification Number method using 26 PostScript menu 80 preparing to set up the printer on an Ethernet network 23 print irregularities 138 print job canceling from the printer control panel 51 canceling, from computer 52 print quality troubleshooting blank pages 132 characters have jagged edges 132 clipped pages or images...
... paper types duplex support 48 supported by printer 48 where to load 48 Paper Weight menu 59 parallel port 20 Parallel port disabled [56] 120 parts checking status 89 PCL Emul menu 80 Personal Identification Number method using 26 PostScript menu 80 preparing to set up the printer on an Ethernet network 23 print irregularities 138 print job canceling from the printer control panel 51 canceling, from computer 52 print quality troubleshooting blank pages 132 characters have jagged edges 132 clipped pages or images...
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...113 Cartridge very low, [x] estimated pages remain [88.xy] 114 Cartridge, imaging unit mismatch [41.xy]] 113 Change [paper source] to [paper type] [paper size]. Load [orientation]. 114 Change [paper source] to [custom string]. Index 156 printer control panel buttons 11 factory defaults, restoring 100 indicator light 11, 12 Sleep button light 12 using 11 printer control panel PIN creating 100 printer control panel, virtual display using the Embedded Web Server 97 printer information where to find 7 Push Button Configuration method using 26 Q Quality menu 78 R Rear USB port disabled [56...
...113 Cartridge very low, [x] estimated pages remain [88.xy] 114 Cartridge, imaging unit mismatch [41.xy]] 113 Change [paper source] to [paper type] [paper size]. Load [orientation]. 114 Change [paper source] to [custom string]. Index 156 printer control panel buttons 11 factory defaults, restoring 100 indicator light 11, 12 Sleep button light 12 using 11 printer control panel PIN creating 100 printer control panel, virtual display using the Embedded Web Server 97 printer information where to find 7 Push Button Configuration method using 26 Q Quality menu 78 R Rear USB port disabled [56...
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... using envelopes 45 transparencies 46 tips on a page 147 troubleshooting, printer options internal option is not detected 124 tray problems 125 U unacceptable paper 43 uneven print density 148 Universal paper size setting 30 Universal Setup menu 62 unlinking trays 39 Remove some. [58] 121 transparencies loading, multipurpose feeder 36 tips 46 trays linking 39 loading 31 unlinking 39 troubleshooting cannot open Embedded Web Server 149 checking an unresponsive printer 122 contacting technical support 150 solving basic printer problems 122 troubleshooting, display printer display...
... using envelopes 45 transparencies 46 tips on a page 147 troubleshooting, printer options internal option is not detected 124 tray problems 125 U unacceptable paper 43 uneven print density 148 Universal paper size setting 30 Universal Setup menu 62 unlinking trays 39 Remove some. [58] 121 transparencies loading, multipurpose feeder 36 tips 46 trays linking 39 loading 31 unlinking 39 troubleshooting cannot open Embedded Web Server 149 checking an unresponsive printer 122 contacting technical support 150 solving basic printer problems 122 troubleshooting, display printer display...