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... 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 non... 89 Estimated number of remaining pages 90 Ordering supplies...90 Storing supplies...90 Replacing supplies...91 Moving the printer...95 Managing the printer 97 Managing printer messages...97 Accessing Status Monitor Center...97 Checking the virtual display...97 Viewing reports...98 Configuring supply notifications ...
... 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 non... 89 Estimated number of remaining pages 90 Ordering supplies...90 Storing supplies...90 Replacing supplies...91 Moving the printer...95 Managing the printer 97 Managing printer messages...97 Accessing Status Monitor Center...97 Checking the virtual display...97 Viewing reports...98 Configuring supply notifications ...
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... 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. b In the Start Search or Run dialog, type control printers. Additional printer setup 22 c Press...
... 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. b In the Start Search or Run dialog, type control printers. Additional printer setup 22 c Press...
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...be stiff enough to 90‑g/m2 (24‑lb) bond grain long paper. Note: Two‑sided printing is too rough, toner cannot fuse to several days if the storage or transportation environment is either grain long, running the length of the paper, or grain ...the paper or specialty media before printing. Consider these characteristics when evaluating new paper stock. Leave paper in the same environment as the printer for paper to curl at its original wrapper until it . Paper characteristics The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. Excessive curl...
...be stiff enough to 90‑g/m2 (24‑lb) bond grain long paper. Note: Two‑sided printing is too rough, toner cannot fuse to several days if the storage or transportation environment is either grain long, running the length of the paper, or grain ...the paper or specialty media before printing. Consider these characteristics when evaluating new paper stock. Leave paper in the same environment as the printer for paper to curl at its original wrapper until it . Paper characteristics The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. Excessive curl...
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Use inks that are not affected by the resin in toner. Paper and specialty media guide 44 Use papers printed ... Sheffield units, or 140-350 Bendtsen units, European) Note: Some much smoother papers (such as premium 24 lb laser papers, 50-90 Sheffield units) and much rougher papers (such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up ...°C (446°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. latex inks might not. When in laser printers, despite surface texture. The ink must be able to withstand temperatures up to 230°C (446°F) without...
Use inks that are not affected by the resin in toner. Paper and specialty media guide 44 Use papers printed ... Sheffield units, or 140-350 Bendtsen units, European) Note: Some much smoother papers (such as premium 24 lb laser papers, 50-90 Sheffield units) and much rougher papers (such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up ...°C (446°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. latex inks might not. When in laser printers, despite surface texture. The ink must be able to withstand temperatures up to 230°C (446°F) without...
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... sheets may wrinkle or seal envelopes. Partial sheets also contaminate the printer and the cartridge with adhesive, and could void the warranty. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the printer and toner cartridge warranties. • Do not use labels with slick backing... using labels Print samples on the labels being considered for use before buying large quantities. • Use envelopes designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to 230°C (446°F) without sealing, wrinkling, curling excessively, or releasing hazardous...
... sheets may wrinkle or seal envelopes. Partial sheets also contaminate the printer and the cartridge with adhesive, and could void the warranty. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the printer and toner cartridge warranties. • Do not use labels with slick backing... using labels Print samples on the labels being considered for use before buying large quantities. • Use envelopes designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to 230°C (446°F) without sealing, wrinkling, curling excessively, or releasing hazardous...
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... the Print dialog and pop‑up menus, adjust the settings if necessary. Printing a document Printing a document 1 From the Paper menu on the printer control panel, set the paper type and size to match the paper loaded. 2 Send the print job: For Windows users a With a document open... Selection and handling of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123. c Adjust the settings, if necessary. 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. Printing 50 Printing This chapter covers printing...
... the Print dialog and pop‑up menus, adjust the settings if necessary. Printing a document Printing a document 1 From the Paper menu on the printer control panel, set the paper type and size to match the paper loaded. 2 Send the print job: For Windows users a With a document open... Selection and handling of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123. c Adjust the settings, if necessary. 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. Printing 50 Printing This chapter covers printing...
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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...
... 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...
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...printer chooses between portrait and landscape. To Specify the printed output resolution in dots per side. Lighten or darken the printed output. Specify the positioning of multiple‑page images when using Paper Saver. Note: 600 dpi is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner...more pixels to print in clusters for clarity, in portrait or landscape orientation. Note: None is the factory default setting. Understanding the printer menus 78 Use Paper Saver Off 2‑Up 3‑Up 4‑Up 6‑Up 9‑Up 12‑Up 16‑Up...
...printer chooses between portrait and landscape. To Specify the printed output resolution in dots per side. Lighten or darken the printed output. Specify the positioning of multiple‑page images when using Paper Saver. Note: 600 dpi is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner...more pixels to print in clusters for clarity, in portrait or landscape orientation. Note: None is the factory default setting. Understanding the printer menus 78 Use Paper Saver Off 2‑Up 3‑Up 4‑Up 6‑Up 9‑Up 12‑Up 16‑Up...
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...This menu item appears only when a non‑defective flash memory card is being formatted. 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...Note: Off is the factory default setting. • You can conserve toner by lightening or darkening it. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not turn off the printer while the flash memory is installed. Understanding the printer menus 79 Use Enhance Fine Lines On Off Gray Correction Auto Off Brightness...
...This menu item appears only when a non‑defective flash memory card is being formatted. 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...Note: Off is the factory default setting. • You can conserve toner by lightening or darkening it. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not turn off the printer while the flash memory is installed. Understanding the printer menus 79 Use Enhance Fine Lines On Off Gray Correction Auto Off Brightness...
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...your carbon footprint by selecting a setting from the Multipage printing (N‑Up) section of the Print dialog. You can significantly reduce your printer's environmental impact. 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to: > Settings > > General Settings > > Eco‑Mode > > select the setting you want Saving energy... following printing suggestions, such as 80% of the carbon footprint of a printer is related to paper usage. 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...
...your carbon footprint by selecting a setting from the Multipage printing (N‑Up) section of the Print dialog. You can significantly reduce your printer's environmental impact. 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to: > Settings > > General Settings > > Eco‑Mode > > select the setting you want Saving energy... following printing suggestions, such as 80% of the carbon footprint of a printer is related to paper usage. 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...
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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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Warning-Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to light may cause print quality problems. 6 Close the front door. Extended exposure to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Maintaining the printer 92 4 Shake the new cartridge 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.
Warning-Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to light may cause print quality problems. 6 Close the front door. Extended exposure to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Maintaining the printer 92 4 Shake the new cartridge 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.
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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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... 7 Insert the toner cartridge into place. • Use the handholds located on both sides of the cartridge with the arrows on the right side of the tray toward the front of the tray until it . To remove the optional tray, slide the latch on the side rails inside the printer. 8 Close the...
... 7 Insert the toner cartridge into place. • Use the handholds located on both sides of the cartridge with the arrows on the right side of the tray toward the front of the tray until it . To remove the optional tray, slide the latch on the side rails inside the printer. 8 Close the...
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... field. E‑mail selectable alert is available for some reports from the Embedded Web Server You can determine how you would work on the toner cartridge and imaging unit. • All selectable alerts can be set for nearly low, low, and very low supply conditions. Notes: • .... 2 Press Enter to continue. Not all supply conditions. • The percentage of estimated remaining supply that prompts the alert can be set on a printer control panel. Note: VNC Applet requires a Java plug‑in to launch. 4 Click Click here to open the Web page of numbers separated by ...
... field. E‑mail selectable alert is available for some reports from the Embedded Web Server You can determine how you would work on the toner cartridge and imaging unit. • All selectable alerts can be set for nearly low, low, and very low supply conditions. Notes: • .... 2 Press Enter to continue. Not all supply conditions. • The percentage of estimated remaining supply that prompts the alert can be set on a printer control panel. Note: VNC Applet requires a Java plug‑in to launch. 4 Click Click here to open the Web page of numbers separated by ...
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..., then push the front duplex flap down, and then remove the jammed paper. Jam, front door [20y.xx] CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer, and then open the rear door to clear some 23y.xx paper jams. 4 Tray [x] Jam, tray [x] [24y.xx] Pull the indicated tray out, and then... 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. To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching it. 1 Press the...
..., then push the front duplex flap down, and then remove the jammed paper. Jam, front door [20y.xx] CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer, and then open the rear door to clear some 23y.xx paper jams. 4 Tray [x] Jam, tray [x] [24y.xx] Pull the indicated tray out, and then... 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. To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching it. 1 Press the...
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Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the photoconductor drum. Doing so may affect the print quality of future print jobs. 4 Place the imaging unit aside on a flat, smooth surface. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to light can cause print quality problems. 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. Extended exposure to direct light for more than 10 minutes.
Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the photoconductor drum. Doing so may affect the print quality of future print jobs. 4 Place the imaging unit aside on a flat, smooth surface. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to light can cause print quality problems. 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. Extended exposure to direct light for more than 10 minutes.
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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. To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to clear the message and continue printing. Clearing jams 107 8 Insert the toner cartridge by aligning... the side rails of the cartridge with the arrows on the right side of the printer, and then open the front door. 2 Gently pull down the rear door.
... cartridge into the printer. 9 Close the front door. 10 From the printer control panel, press to cool before touching it. To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to clear the message and continue printing. Clearing jams 107 8 Insert the toner cartridge by aligning... the side rails of the cartridge with the arrows on the right side of the printer, and then open the front door. 2 Gently pull down the rear door.
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... 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 are both MICR or non-MICR supplies. From the printer control panel, navigate to clear the message and continue printing. Note: For ...nearly low [88.xy] If necessary, press on the printer control panel to : > Settings > > Print Settings > • Install additional printer memory. > Utilities Menu > > Format Flash > > Yes > Cartridge, imaging unit mismatch [41.xy] 1 Check if the toner cartridge and imaging unit are MICR or non‑MICR ...
... 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 are both MICR or non-MICR supplies. From the printer control panel, navigate to clear the message and continue printing. Note: For ...nearly low [88.xy] If necessary, press on the printer control panel to : > Settings > > Print Settings > • Install additional printer memory. > Utilities Menu > > Format Flash > > Yes > Cartridge, imaging unit mismatch [41.xy] 1 Check if the toner cartridge and imaging unit are MICR or non‑MICR ...
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...the following : • Load the correct size and type of paper in the tray, and then press on the printer control panel. Cartridge low [88.xy] You may need to clear the message and continue printing. Load [orientation]. ...Note: Make sure the paper size and type settings are specified in the tray, and then press on the printer control panel. Change [paper source] to [custom type name]. Note: Make sure the paper size and type settings...and type settings are specified in the tray, and then press on the printer control panel to order a toner cartridge. If necessary, press on the...
...the following : • Load the correct size and type of paper in the tray, and then press on the printer control panel. Cartridge low [88.xy] You may need to clear the message and continue printing. Load [orientation]. ...Note: Make sure the paper size and type settings are specified in the tray, and then press on the printer control panel. Change [paper source] to [custom type name]. Note: Make sure the paper size and type settings...and type settings are specified in the tray, and then press on the printer control panel to order a toner cartridge. If necessary, press on the...