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...8226; 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 • Configuring the printer on a network • Caring for and maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems Instructions for ? Dell Support Web site-http://support.dell.com Support telephone numbers and hours of publications, click the Networking Guide link...
...8226; 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 • Configuring the printer on a network • Caring for and maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems Instructions for ? Dell Support Web site-http://support.dell.com Support telephone numbers and hours of publications, click the Networking Guide link...
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... notifications. • Configure printer settings. • Configure network settings. • View reports. The printer is idle or in Sleep mode. An IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123. - Indicator light color and its corresponding printer status Sleep button light Off Solid amber Blinking amber Printer status The printer is warming up, processing data, or printing. The printer is available only in the Network/Ports menu • By printing a network setup page or menu settings page, and then...
... notifications. • Configure printer settings. • Configure network settings. • View reports. The printer is idle or in Sleep mode. An IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123. - Indicator light color and its corresponding printer status Sleep button light Off Solid amber Blinking amber Printer status The printer is warming up, processing data, or printing. The printer is available only in the Network/Ports menu • By printing a network setup page or menu settings page, and then...
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...; From the printer control panel • From the TCP/IP section in Mac OS X version 10.5. e Type the user password, and then click OK. c Select a destination, and then click Continue. 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 you are installed on your printer. - All...
...; From the printer control panel • From the TCP/IP section in Mac OS X version 10.5. e Type the user password, and then click OK. c Select a destination, and then click Continue. 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 you are installed on your printer. - All...
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...settings. Installing the Wireless Setup Utility 1 Go to an existing ad hoc network. • Change the wireless settings after installation. • Install the printer on additional network computers. Additional printer setup 26 Connecting the printer to a wireless network 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. Using the Push Button Configuration method 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to: > Network/Ports > > Network...
...settings. Installing the Wireless Setup Utility 1 Go to an existing ad hoc network. • Change the wireless settings after installation. • Install the printer on additional network computers. Additional printer setup 26 Connecting the printer to a wireless network 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. Using the Push Button Configuration method 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to: > Network/Ports > > Network...
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... Page Setup dialog: 1 With a document open, choose File > Page Setup. 2 Choose a paper size or create a custom size to match the paper loaded. 2 Send the print job: For Windows users a With a document open , choose File > Print. Note: To print on the printer control panel, set the paper type and size to match the paper loaded. 3 Click OK. For Macintosh users a Customize the settings in the Print dialog: 1 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 Network/Ports menu...
... Page Setup dialog: 1 With a document open, choose File > Page Setup. 2 Choose a paper size or create a custom size to match the paper loaded. 2 Send the print job: For Windows users a With a document open , choose File > Print. Note: To print on the printer control panel, set the paper type and size to match the paper loaded. 3 Click OK. For Macintosh users a Customize the settings in the Print dialog: 1 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 Network/Ports menu...
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... Source Tray [x] MP Feeder Manual Paper Manual Envelope To Set a default paper source for MP Feeder to print servers. Notes: • Tray 1 (standard tray) is empty, the 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...
... Source Tray [x] MP Feeder Manual Paper Manual Envelope To Set a default paper source for MP Feeder to print servers. Notes: • Tray 1 (standard tray) is empty, the 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...
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... enabled. Print a report containing printer asset information, such as the TCP/IP address information. Print a list of profiles stored in the Setup menu. 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. Note: This menu item appears only when LDSS is available for the printer language currently set to print servers. All inactive ports...
... enabled. Print a report containing printer asset information, such as the TCP/IP address information. Print a list of profiles stored in the Setup menu. 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. Note: This menu item appears only when LDSS is available for the printer language currently set to print servers. All inactive ports...
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... be changed in 1‑KB increments. • The maximum size allowed depends on the amount of memory in the Setup menu. Notes: • Auto is set 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 information about the network printer settings, such as the TCP/IP address. The menu selection is disabled...
... be changed in 1‑KB increments. • The maximum size allowed depends on the amount of memory in the Setup menu. Notes: • Auto is set 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 information about the network printer settings, such as the TCP/IP address. The menu selection is disabled...
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... the amount of memory in seconds before the server stops trying to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs. Note: This menu is available only when the printer is then updated. Note: 25 is set to an external print server through the USB port. Set the printer to send an e‑mail. 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.
... the amount of memory in seconds before the server stops trying to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs. Note: This menu is available only when the printer is then updated. Note: 25 is set to an external print server through the USB port. Set the printer to send an e‑mail. 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.
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..." is the factory default setting. Set the printer to a ready state. Notes: • US is the factory default setting. • The initial setting is an active Ethernet connection. Under most circumstances, this keeps the printer ready to Off. • Lower settings conserve more energy, but may require longer warm‑up time. Understanding the printer menus Use Run Initial setup Yes No Paper Sizes US Metric Timeouts Sleep Mode Disabled 1-120 min...
..." is the factory default setting. Set the printer to a ready state. Notes: • US is the factory default setting. • The initial setting is an active Ethernet connection. Under most circumstances, this keeps the printer ready to Off. • Lower settings conserve more energy, but may require longer warm‑up time. Understanding the printer menus Use Run Initial setup Yes No Paper Sizes US Metric Timeouts Sleep Mode Disabled 1-120 min...
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... the factory default setting. Set the amount of time in the printer is available only when using PCL emulation. Specify whether the printer reprints jammed pages. Successfully print a page that the entire page prints. On sets the printer to automatically dump blank pages or partially printed pages to the standard bin after a jammed page has been cleared. • Off requires the user to the printer display. This setting has no effect on PostScript emulation print jobs. Understanding the printer menus Use...
... the factory default setting. Set the amount of time in the printer is available only when using PCL emulation. Specify whether the printer reprints jammed pages. Successfully print a page that the entire page prints. On sets the printer to automatically dump blank pages or partially printed pages to the standard bin after a jammed page has been cleared. • Off requires the user to the printer display. This setting has no effect on PostScript emulation print jobs. Understanding the printer menus Use...
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... factory default setting. All downloads stored in the RAM are not affected. Select a custom home message that use another printer language. Downloads stored in the flash memory are deleted. Note: Sleep is the factory default setting. 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...
... factory default setting. All downloads stored in the RAM are not affected. Select a custom home message that use another printer language. Downloads stored in the flash memory are deleted. Note: Sleep is the factory default setting. 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...
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... the list. 3 Select your printer. Checking the virtual display 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the TCP/IP section. Notes: • Print a network setup page or menu settings page, and then locate the IP address in the address field. Accessing Status Monitor Center Use the Status Monitor Center application to view the status of numbers separated by periods, such as four sets of any USB‑ or network‑connected printer and order supplies online. Note: Make...
... the list. 3 Select your printer. Checking the virtual display 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the TCP/IP section. Notes: • Print a network setup page or menu settings page, and then locate the IP address in the address field. Accessing Status Monitor Center Use the Status Monitor Center application to view the status of numbers separated by periods, such as four sets of any USB‑ or network‑connected printer and order supplies online. Note: Make...
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... the Network/Ports menu. Notes: • View the printer IP address in the TCP/IP section in the address field. The printer does not stop when the supply condition is reached, and the user needs to press a button to continue printing. When a user exceeds a specific number of PIN entry attempts, all of the jobs for that user are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly. 2 Click the Copy Printer Settings...
... the Network/Ports menu. Notes: • View the printer IP address in the TCP/IP section in the address field. The printer does not stop when the supply condition is reached, and the user needs to press a button to continue printing. When a user exceeds a specific number of PIN entry attempts, all of the jobs for that user are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly. 2 Click the Copy Printer Settings...
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... turn the printer back on. • Update the network firmware in the printer or the print server. Imaging component usage beyond the intended life may deliver unpredictable results if thirdparty supplies or parts are specified in the Paper menu on the printer control panel. • Make sure the paper size is correctly set to Universal, then make sure the paper is large enough for the data being printed. • Cancel the print job. Troubleshooting 119 Network error, standard port...
... turn the printer back on. • Update the network firmware in the printer or the print server. Imaging component usage beyond the intended life may deliver unpredictable results if thirdparty supplies or parts are specified in the Paper menu on the printer control panel. • Make sure the paper size is correctly set to Universal, then make sure the paper is large enough for the data being printed. • Cancel the print job. Troubleshooting 119 Network error, standard port...
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... parallel port. • From the printer control panel, set USB Buffer to Auto. Note: If you do not have a replacement imaging unit, then see the "Replacing supplies" section of the User's Guide or visit our Web site. If missing, install the toner cartridge. Check last job. For more of the User's Guide. • If the toner cartridge is defective. Reinstall missing or unresponsive cartridge [31.xy] Try one or more information, see the instruction sheet that...
... parallel port. • From the printer control panel, set USB Buffer to Auto. Note: If you do not have a replacement imaging unit, then see the "Replacing supplies" section of the User's Guide or visit our Web site. If missing, install the toner cartridge. Check last job. For more of the User's Guide. • If the toner cartridge is defective. Reinstall missing or unresponsive cartridge [31.xy] Try one or more information, see the instruction sheet that...
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... TO DELL SUPPORT page, and fill in the troubleshooting process and provides for third‑party software and peripherals is available at support.dell.com. Appendix 151 Appendix Dell Technical Support Policy Technician‑assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the printer and all Dell‑installed hardware. Support for restoration of the Operating System, application software and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as...
... TO DELL SUPPORT page, and fill in the troubleshooting process and provides for third‑party software and peripherals is available at support.dell.com. Appendix 151 Appendix Dell Technical Support Policy Technician‑assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the printer and all Dell‑installed hardware. Support for restoration of the Operating System, application software and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as...
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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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... page 28 network setup page 29 printing a document 50 publications where to find 7 printer is not detected 124 tray problems 125 printer problems, solving basic 122 Printer restart. 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] 120 recycled paper using 44 recycling Dell...
... page 28 network setup page 29 printing a document 50 publications where to find 7 printer is not detected 124 tray problems 125 printer problems, solving basic 122 Printer restart. 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] 120 recycled paper using 44 recycling Dell...
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... Set Date and Time menu 71 setting paper size 30 paper type 30 TCP/IP address 65 Universal paper size 30 setting Hibernate Timeout 85 setting up the printer on an Ethernet network (Macintosh only) 23 on an Ethernet network (Windows only) 23 Setup menu 75 shipping the printer 96 Sleep mode adjusting 84 SMTP Setup menu 69 software Status Messenger 97 Status Monitor Center 97 Supplies Ordering Utility 90 standard bin, using 31 Standard Network menu 63 standard tray loading 31 Standard USB menu...
... Set Date and Time menu 71 setting paper size 30 paper type 30 TCP/IP address 65 Universal paper size 30 setting Hibernate Timeout 85 setting up the printer on an Ethernet network (Macintosh only) 23 on an Ethernet network (Windows only) 23 Setup menu 75 shipping the printer 96 Sleep mode adjusting 84 SMTP Setup menu 69 software Status Messenger 97 Status Monitor Center 97 Supplies Ordering Utility 90 standard bin, using 31 Standard Network menu 63 standard tray loading 31 Standard USB menu...