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... Paper menu...53 Reports menu...62 Network/Ports menu...63 Security menu...70 Settings menu...72 Saving money and the environment 83 Saving paper and toner...83 Saving energy...83 Recycling...86 Securing the printer 87 Using the security lock feature...87 Statement of Volatility...87 Erasing volatile memory...88 Erasing...
... Paper menu...53 Reports menu...62 Network/Ports menu...63 Security menu...70 Settings menu...72 Saving money and the environment 83 Saving paper and toner...83 Saving energy...83 Recycling...86 Securing the printer 87 Using the security lock feature...87 Statement of Volatility...87 Erasing volatile memory...88 Erasing...
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Using the Internet An updated printer software may need to manually add the options in the printer driver to change the toner darkness, power saver, and paper size settings for individual print jobs. • This utility is supported only in the printer driver When any... hardware options are installed, you may be available at http://support.dell.com. Installing the Local Printer Settings Utility 1 Visit http://support.dell.com, and then download the software. 2 Double‑click the downloaded software. 3 Select an installation type, and ...
Using the Internet An updated printer software may need to manually add the options in the printer driver to change the toner darkness, power saver, and paper size settings for individual print jobs. • This utility is supported only in the printer driver When any... hardware options are installed, you may be available at http://support.dell.com. Installing the Local Printer Settings Utility 1 Visit http://support.dell.com, and then download the software. 2 Double‑click the downloaded software. 3 Select an installation type, and ...
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... before printing. Condition paper before buying large quantities. Always use 75‑g/m2 (20‑lb) bond grain long paper. If paper is too rough, toner cannot fuse to it is exposed to high temperatures. smoothness between 100 and 300 Sheffield points; Paper lighter than 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 inches), it...
... before printing. Condition paper before buying large quantities. Always use 75‑g/m2 (20‑lb) bond grain long paper. If paper is too rough, toner cannot fuse to it is exposed to high temperatures. smoothness between 100 and 300 Sheffield points; Paper lighter than 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 inches), it...
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... as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to -sheet coefficient of lower weight ( Use inks that are not affected by the resin in toner. latex inks might not. Paper and specialty media guide 44 Use papers printed with heat‑resistant inks designed for use in laser printers, despite...
... as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to -sheet coefficient of lower weight ( Use inks that are not affected by the resin in toner. latex inks might not. Paper and specialty media guide 44 Use papers printed with heat‑resistant inks designed for use in laser printers, despite...
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... adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats can withstand temperatures up to ensure that : - Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the printer and toner cartridge warranties. • Do not use before buying large quantities. • Use envelopes designed specifically for laser printers. When printing on labels: • Use labels...
... adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats can withstand temperatures up to ensure that : - Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the printer and toner cartridge warranties. • Do not use before buying large quantities. • Use envelopes designed specifically for laser printers. When printing on labels: • Use labels...
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... type, adjust the paper type setting to match the paper loaded. 2 Send the print job: For Windows users a With a document open, click File > Print. Adjusting toner darkness Using the Embedded Web Server 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the Page Setup dialog: 1 With a document open , choose...
... type, adjust the paper type setting to match the paper loaded. 2 Send the print job: For Windows users a With a document open, click File > Print. Adjusting toner darkness Using the Embedded Web Server 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the Page Setup dialog: 1 With a document open , choose...
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... setup page" on your operating system, adjust the toner darkness settings using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly. 2 Click Settings > Print Settings > Quality Menu > Toner Darkness. 3 Adjust the toner darkness setting. 4 Click Submit. Printing a font sample... list From the printer control panel, navigate to : > Settings > > Print Settings > 2 Adjust the toner darkness. > Quality Menu > > Toner Darkness > 3 Press . Using the printer settings on the computer Depending on page 29. Using the printer control panel 1 From...
... setup page" on your operating system, adjust the toner darkness settings using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly. 2 Click Settings > Print Settings > Quality Menu > Toner Darkness. 3 Adjust the toner darkness setting. 4 Click Submit. Printing a font sample... list From the printer control panel, navigate to : > Settings > > Print Settings > 2 Adjust the toner darkness. > Quality Menu > > Toner Darkness > 3 Press . Using the printer settings on the computer Depending on page 29. Using the printer control panel 1 From...
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... menu Use Print Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 Image Q 2400 Image Q Pixel Boost Off Fonts Horizontally Vertically Both directions Isolated Toner Darkness 1-10 To Print multiple‑page images on the number of page images and whether they are in portrait or landscape orientation. Note:... • Off is the factory default setting. • The number selected is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. To Specify the printed output resolution in order to enhance images horizontally or vertically, or to enhance fonts.
... menu Use Print Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 Image Q 2400 Image Q Pixel Boost Off Fonts Horizontally Vertically Both directions Isolated Toner Darkness 1-10 To Print multiple‑page images on the number of page images and whether they are in portrait or landscape orientation. Note:... • Off is the factory default setting. • The number selected is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. To Specify the printed output resolution in order to enhance images horizontally or vertically, or to enhance fonts.
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Adjust the printed output either by lightening the output. Provide an estimate of the percentage coverage of toner on a separate page at the end of each print job. Automatically adjust the contrast enhancement applied to 6 Contrast 0-5 Utilities menu Use Format Flash Yes No ... ‑6 to images. Note: 0 is printed in isolating the source of printed objects. Notes: • Off is the factory default setting. • You can conserve toner by lightening or darkening it.
Adjust the printed output either by lightening the output. Provide an estimate of the percentage coverage of toner on a separate page at the end of each print job. Automatically adjust the contrast enhancement applied to 6 Contrast 0-5 Utilities menu Use Format Flash Yes No ... ‑6 to images. Note: 0 is printed in isolating the source of printed objects. Notes: • Off is the factory default setting. • You can conserve toner by lightening or darkening it.
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... from the Multipage printing (N‑Up) section of the Print dialog. Saving money and the environment 83 Saving money and the environment Saving paper and toner Studies show that as much as printing on both sides of the paper If your printer's environmental impact. 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to... Eco‑Mode" on page 83. You can reduce the amount of paper. Place multiple pages on one side of a single sheet of paper and toner you want
... from the Multipage printing (N‑Up) section of the Print dialog. Saving money and the environment 83 Saving money and the environment Saving paper and toner Studies show that as much as printing on both sides of the paper If your printer's environmental impact. 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to... Eco‑Mode" on page 83. You can reduce the amount of paper. Place multiple pages on one side of a single sheet of paper and toner you want
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Maintaining the printer 91 Do not expose supplies to: • Direct sunlight • Temperatures above 35°C (95°F) • High humidity above 80% • Salty air • Corrosive gases • Heavy dust Replacing supplies Replacing the toner cartridge 1 Press the button on the right side of the printer, and then open the front door. 2 Pull the toner cartridge out using the handle. 3 Unpack the toner cartridge, and then remove all packing materials.
Maintaining the printer 91 Do not expose supplies to: • Direct sunlight • Temperatures above 35°C (95°F) • High humidity above 80% • Salty air • Corrosive gases • Heavy dust Replacing supplies Replacing the toner cartridge 1 Press the button on the right side of the printer, and then open the front door. 2 Pull the toner cartridge out using the handle. 3 Unpack the toner cartridge, and then remove all packing materials.
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Maintaining the printer 92 4 Shake the new cartridge to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to redistribute the toner. 5 Insert the toner cartridge into the printer by aligning the side rails of the cartridge with the arrows on the side rails inside the printer. Extended exposure to light may cause print quality problems. 6 Close the front door.
Maintaining the printer 92 4 Shake the new cartridge to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to redistribute the toner. 5 Insert the toner cartridge into the printer by aligning the side rails of the cartridge with the arrows on the side rails inside the printer. Extended exposure to light may cause print quality problems. 6 Close the front door.
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Maintaining the printer 93 Replacing the imaging unit 1 Press the button on the right side of the printer, and then open the front door. 2 Pull the toner cartridge out using the handle. 3 Lift the blue handle, and then pull the imaging unit out of the printer.
Maintaining the printer 93 Replacing the imaging unit 1 Press the button on the right side of the printer, and then open the front door. 2 Pull the toner cartridge out using the handle. 3 Lift the blue handle, and then pull the imaging unit out of the printer.
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... moving the printer CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: Before moving the printer, follow these guidelines to lift it from the printer. Maintaining the printer 95 7 Insert the toner cartridge into place. • Use the handholds located on the side rails inside the printer. 8 Close the front door. To remove the optional tray, slide...
... moving the printer CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: Before moving the printer, follow these guidelines to lift it from the printer. Maintaining the printer 95 7 Insert the toner cartridge into place. • Use the handholds located on the side rails inside the printer. 8 Close the front door. To remove the optional tray, slide...
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... supply conditions. 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field. Notes: • Selectable alerts can be set on the toner cartridge and imaging unit. • All selectable alerts can be set for nearly low, low, and very low supply conditions. Viewing reports You can determine...
... supply conditions. 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field. Notes: • Selectable alerts can be set on the toner cartridge and imaging unit. • All selectable alerts can be set for nearly low, low, and very low supply conditions. Viewing reports You can determine...
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... from the multipurpose feeder, and then remove the jammed paper. 6 Front door Jam, front door. [20y.xx] Open the front door, and then remove the toner cartridge, imaging unit, and jammed paper. Jam, front door [20y.xx] CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer, and then open the rear door...
... from the multipurpose feeder, and then remove the jammed paper. 6 Front door Jam, front door. [20y.xx] Open the front door, and then remove the toner cartridge, imaging unit, and jammed paper. Jam, front door [20y.xx] CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer, and then open the rear door...
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Extended exposure to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the photoconductor drum. Clearing jams 105 2 Pull the toner cartridge out using the handle. 3 Lift the blue handle, and then pull out the imaging unit from the printer. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to light can cause print quality problems. Doing so may affect the print quality of future print jobs. 4 Place the imaging unit aside on a flat, smooth surface.
Extended exposure to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the photoconductor drum. Clearing jams 105 2 Pull the toner cartridge out using the handle. 3 Lift the blue handle, and then pull out the imaging unit from the printer. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to light can cause print quality problems. Doing so may affect the print quality of future print jobs. 4 Place the imaging unit aside on a flat, smooth surface.
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... cartridge into the printer. 9 Close the front door. 10 From the printer control panel, press to cool before touching it. Clearing jams 107 8 Insert the toner cartridge by aligning the side rails of the cartridge with the arrows on the right side of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to...
... cartridge into the printer. 9 Close the front door. 10 From the printer control panel, press to cool before touching it. Clearing jams 107 8 Insert the toner cartridge by aligning the side rails of the cartridge with the arrows on the right side of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to...
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...rest Cannot defrag flash memory [37] Try one or more of supported supplies, contact the place where you purchased the printer. 2 Change the toner cartridge or imaging unit so that both MICR or non-MICR supplies. Cannot collate large document [37] Try one or more of the following ...panel, press to stop the defragmentation and continue printing. • Delete fonts, macros, and other similar documents. • Use non-MICR toner cartridge and imaging unit for regular print jobs. Troubleshooting 113 Troubleshooting Understanding the printer messages Bin full. Notes: • Use MICR...
...rest Cannot defrag flash memory [37] Try one or more of supported supplies, contact the place where you purchased the printer. 2 Change the toner cartridge or imaging unit so that both MICR or non-MICR supplies. Cannot collate large document [37] Try one or more of the following ...panel, press to stop the defragmentation and continue printing. • Delete fonts, macros, and other similar documents. • Use non-MICR toner cartridge and imaging unit for regular print jobs. Troubleshooting 113 Troubleshooting Understanding the printer messages Bin full. Notes: • Use MICR...
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... estimated pages remain [88.xy] You may need to [paper type] [paper size]. If necessary, press continue printing. Change [paper source] to replace a toner cartridge very soon. For more of the following : • Load the correct size and type of paper in the Paper menu on the printer control...]. Note: Make sure the paper size and type settings are specified in the tray, and then press on the printer control panel to order a toner cartridge. Try one or more of the following : • Load the correct size and type of the User's Guide. Load [orientation]. If ...
... estimated pages remain [88.xy] You may need to [paper type] [paper size]. If necessary, press continue printing. Change [paper source] to replace a toner cartridge very soon. For more of the following : • Load the correct size and type of paper in the Paper menu on the printer control...]. Note: Make sure the paper size and type settings are specified in the tray, and then press on the printer control panel to order a toner cartridge. Try one or more of the following : • Load the correct size and type of the User's Guide. Load [orientation]. If ...