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...improve the quality of the documents you print. sized paper at up to 17 ppm in gray scale mode and 4 ppm in a full range of colors using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. • You can use . . See the Software section. • Print posters. See the Software ...-sheet tray supports plain paper in various environments • You can customize your documents with plain paper. features of your new laser printer Your new printer is equipped with a USB interface. 2 | Features of your new laser printer With the printer, you can then be taped together to 16 ppm, letter-
...improve the quality of the documents you print. sized paper at up to 17 ppm in gray scale mode and 4 ppm in a full range of colors using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. • You can use . . See the Software section. • Print posters. See the Software ...-sheet tray supports plain paper in various environments • You can customize your documents with plain paper. features of your new laser printer Your new printer is equipped with a USB interface. 2 | Features of your new laser printer With the printer, you can then be taped together to 16 ppm, letter-
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Do not touch the green underside of your new laser printer | 3 ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE This user's guide provides information about basic understanding of the printer as well as below: • Document is synonymous with original. • Paper is synonymous with media, or print media. ... to the reference page for the additional detailed information. (See page 1 for more information) DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE Used for installing and using the printer. pages per minute Used to guide users to provide more detailed information on each step during the actual usage. Some terms in this guide...
Do not touch the green underside of your new laser printer | 3 ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE This user's guide provides information about basic understanding of the printer as well as below: • Document is synonymous with original. • Paper is synonymous with media, or print media. ... to the reference page for the additional detailed information. (See page 1 for more information) DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE Used for installing and using the printer. pages per minute Used to guide users to provide more detailed information on each step during the actual usage. Some terms in this guide...
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... Help Provides you can get help, support, printer drivers, manuals, and order information from the Dell website www.dell.com and support.dell.com. 4 | Features of your new laser printer Provides you with help screen, click Help from the printer properties dialog box. This user's guide also contains a Software section to provide you follow the instructions in...
... Help Provides you can get help, support, printer drivers, manuals, and order information from the Dell website www.dell.com and support.dell.com. 4 | Features of your new laser printer Provides you with help screen, click Help from the printer properties dialog box. This user's guide also contains a Software section to provide you follow the instructions in...
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... duct. 8. Take it in a safe place for help. Safety information | 5 Do NOT touch. Do not place the printer on the printer and in the literature accompanying the printer. 4. Never spill liquid of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your sales or service representative for cleaning... it to prevent electric shock. Hazards or unsafe practices that may expose you cannot resolve the conflict, contact your laser Multi-Function Printer(MFP), follow these basic safety precautions: Do NOT attempt. To reduce the risk of any kind into the...
... duct. 8. Take it in a safe place for help. Safety information | 5 Do NOT touch. Do not place the printer on the printer and in the literature accompanying the printer. 4. Never spill liquid of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your sales or service representative for cleaning... it to prevent electric shock. Hazards or unsafe practices that may expose you cannot resolve the conflict, contact your laser Multi-Function Printer(MFP), follow these basic safety precautions: Do NOT attempt. To reduce the risk of any kind into the...
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...damage, and may be 16 AWGa or bigger. 17. 13. AWG: American Wire Gauge 6 | Safety information Unplug the printer from lightning. The Power cord supplied with 110 V printer, then it should be used for the duration of the power cord, plug or connecting cable is longer than 2 m...a remote risk of other controls may result in performance. 14. Adjust only those controls covered by a qualified service technician to restore the printer to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • When any part of the lightning storm. 16. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS a. Improper ...
...damage, and may be 16 AWGa or bigger. 17. 13. AWG: American Wire Gauge 6 | Safety information Unplug the printer from lightning. The Power cord supplied with 110 V printer, then it should be used for the duration of the power cord, plug or connecting cable is longer than 2 m...a remote risk of other controls may result in performance. 14. Adjust only those controls covered by a qualified service technician to restore the printer to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • When any part of the lightning storm. 16. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS a. Improper ...
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... 2 Features of your new laser printer 5 Safety information INTRODUCTION 10 Printer overview 10 10 10 Front view Rear view 11 Control panel overview 12 Understanding the control panel 12 LEDs 12 Stop button 13 Supplied software 13 Printer driver features 13 Printer driver GETTING STARTED 14 Setting up...and type BASIC PRINTING 23 Printing a document 23 23 Canceling a print job MAINTENANCE 24 Printing reports 24 24 Cleaning your printer 24 Cleaning the outside 24 Cleaning the inside 26 Maintaining the cartridge 26 Toner cartridge storage 26 Expected cartridge life 26 Redistributing...
... 2 Features of your new laser printer 5 Safety information INTRODUCTION 10 Printer overview 10 10 10 Front view Rear view 11 Control panel overview 12 Understanding the control panel 12 LEDs 12 Stop button 13 Supplied software 13 Printer driver features 13 Printer driver GETTING STARTED 14 Setting up...and type BASIC PRINTING 23 Printing a document 23 23 Canceling a print job MAINTENANCE 24 Printing reports 24 24 Cleaning your printer 24 Cleaning the outside 24 Cleaning the inside 26 Maintaining the cartridge 26 Toner cartridge storage 26 Expected cartridge life 26 Redistributing...
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contents TROUBLESHOOTING 31 Tips for avoiding paper jams 31 31 Clearing paper jams 33 Solving other problems 33 Paper feeding 33 33 Printing problems 34 Printing quality problems 37 Common Windows problems 37 Common Macintosh problems ORDERING SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES 38 Supplies 38 38 How to purchase SPECIFICATIONS 39 General specifications 39 40 Printer specifications GLOSSARY 41 INDEX 45 Contents | 9
contents TROUBLESHOOTING 31 Tips for avoiding paper jams 31 31 Clearing paper jams 33 Solving other problems 33 Paper feeding 33 33 Printing problems 34 Printing quality problems 37 Common Windows problems 37 Common Macintosh problems ORDERING SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES 38 Supplies 38 38 How to purchase SPECIFICATIONS 39 General specifications 39 40 Printer specifications GLOSSARY 41 INDEX 45 Contents | 9
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introduction These are the main components of your printer: This chapter includes: • Printer overview • Control panel overview • Understanding the control panel PRINTER OVERVIEW Front view • Supplied software • Printer driver features Rear view 1 Top cover 2 Output tray (face down) 3 Control panel 4 Tray 5 Output support 6 Front cover release button 7 Front cover 8 Toner cartridge 9 Waste toner container ' 10 Imaging unit 10 | Introduction 1 Rear cover release button 2 Power switch 3 USB port 4 Power receptacle 5 Rear cover
introduction These are the main components of your printer: This chapter includes: • Printer overview • Control panel overview • Understanding the control panel PRINTER OVERVIEW Front view • Supplied software • Printer driver features Rear view 1 Top cover 2 Output tray (face down) 3 Control panel 4 Tray 5 Output support 6 Front cover release button 7 Front cover 8 Toner cartridge 9 Waste toner container ' 10 Imaging unit 10 | Introduction 1 Rear cover release button 2 Power switch 3 USB port 4 Power receptacle 5 Rear cover
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CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW 1 status LED 2 stop button 3 toner colors LED Shows the status of your printer. (See "Understanding the control panel" on page 12.) Stops an operation at any time and also performs other functions. (See "Understanding the control panel" on page 12.) Show the status of each toner cartridge. (See "Understanding the control panel" on page 12.) Introduction | 11
CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW 1 status LED 2 stop button 3 toner colors LED Shows the status of your printer. (See "Understanding the control panel" on page 12.) Stops an operation at any time and also performs other functions. (See "Understanding the control panel" on page 12.) Show the status of each toner cartridge. (See "Understanding the control panel" on page 12.) Introduction | 11
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...fast blinks green lights red lights orange lights green blinks red lights red lights green TONER COLORS LED DESCRIPTION all LEDs off The printer is booting up, do not open a top cover, since the printer may take some time depending on the size of the print job. 12 | Introduction You...wrong. This may treat it then, the printer will reboot up . all LEDs off The printer is warming up . all LEDs off The printer is near the end of the status and toner colors LED indicates the printer's current status. all LEDs off • The printer is experiencing an error such as jammed ...
...fast blinks green lights red lights orange lights green blinks red lights red lights green TONER COLORS LED DESCRIPTION all LEDs off The printer is booting up, do not open a top cover, since the printer may take some time depending on the size of the print job. 12 | Introduction You...wrong. This may treat it then, the printer will reboot up . all LEDs off The printer is warming up . all LEDs off The printer is near the end of the status and toner colors LED indicates the printer's current status. all LEDs off • The printer is experiencing an error such as jammed ...
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...(s) in the following table. CD Printer software CD CONTENTS Windows • Printer driver: Use this driver to run your printer from your computer desktop. The following software. The Dell Toner Management System™ window also displays the level of copies In addition, you to your computer. Printer driver FEATURE Color mode printer quality option Poster printing Multiple...
...(s) in the following table. CD Printer software CD CONTENTS Windows • Printer driver: Use this driver to run your printer from your computer desktop. The following software. The Dell Toner Management System™ window also displays the level of copies In addition, you to your computer. Printer driver FEATURE Color mode printer quality option Poster printing Multiple...
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... under 1,000 m (3,281 ft). To print a demo page: In Ready mode, press and hold the Stop button for air circulation. Place the printer on . Load paper. (See "Changing the size of heat, cold, and humidity. This chapter includes: • Setting up the hardware which can... for all Windows operating systems. • Users who have an administrator rights can cause damage to optimize your desk or table. 5. Turn the printer on a flat and stable surface, not letting it upside down. Printing is compatable with adequate space for about 2 seconds. Select a stable location...
... under 1,000 m (3,281 ft). To print a demo page: In Ready mode, press and hold the Stop button for air circulation. Place the printer on . Load paper. (See "Changing the size of heat, cold, and humidity. This chapter includes: • Setting up the hardware which can... for all Windows operating systems. • Users who have an administrator rights can cause damage to optimize your desk or table. 5. Turn the printer on a flat and stable surface, not letting it upside down. Printing is compatable with adequate space for about 2 seconds. Select a stable location...
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... a test page, select the checkbox and click Next. Then the installation will start and a test page will appear. . • After connecting the printer, click Next. • If you use Macintosh operating system, see the Software section. • The following procedure is finished, a window asking you...CD drive and click OK. If you to print a test page appears. Click Next. • If your computer doesn't have to install the printer software for more information. • If necessary, select a language from the drop-down list. • View User's Guide: Allows you use Windows...
... a test page, select the checkbox and click Next. Then the installation will start and a test page will appear. . • After connecting the printer, click Next. • If you use Macintosh operating system, see the Software section. • The following procedure is finished, a window asking you...CD drive and click OK. If you to print a test page appears. Click Next. • If your computer doesn't have to install the printer software for more information. • If necessary, select a language from the drop-down list. • View User's Guide: Allows you use Windows...
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... on the status bar in Mac OS X. 2. Click Setting > Power Save. Click Start →All programs →Dell →Dell Printer →Dell 1230c Color Laser Printer →Printer Setting Utility. Click Start →All programs →Dell →Dell Printer →Dell 1230c Color Laser Printer →Printer Setting Utility. Click Setting > Auto Continue. Select the appropriate value from the dropdown list, and then click...
... on the status bar in Mac OS X. 2. Click Setting > Power Save. Click Start →All programs →Dell →Dell Printer →Dell 1230c Color Laser Printer →Printer Setting Utility. Click Start →All programs →Dell →Dell Printer →Dell 1230c Color Laser Printer →Printer Setting Utility. Click Setting > Auto Continue. Select the appropriate value from the dropdown list, and then click...
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...grain, and moisture content, are not covered by Dell's warranty or service agreements. Selecting and loading print media | 17 selecting and loading print media This chapter introduces you how to the printer. Ensure that meet the guidelines for your printer are whiter than others and produce sharper, more ...do not use with this section and still not produce satisfactory results. It could cause damage to load originals and print media into your printer. This chapter includes: • Selecting print media • Changing the size of the paper in the paper tray • Printing...
...grain, and moisture content, are not covered by Dell's warranty or service agreements. Selecting and loading print media | 17 selecting and loading print media This chapter introduces you how to the printer. Ensure that meet the guidelines for your printer are whiter than others and produce sharper, more ...do not use with this section and still not produce satisfactory results. It could cause damage to load originals and print media into your printer. This chapter includes: • Selecting print media • Changing the size of the paper in the paper tray • Printing...
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... g/m2 (20 lb bond) paper for the tray • 1 sheet for manual feeding in the tray 5 sheets for manual feeding in the tray 1 sheet for a color laser printer by one. Maximum capacity may differ depending on print media TYPE SIZE DIMENSIONS WEIGHTA Plain paper Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) • 60 to...
... g/m2 (20 lb bond) paper for the tray • 1 sheet for manual feeding in the tray 5 sheets for manual feeding in the tray 1 sheet for a color laser printer by one. Maximum capacity may differ depending on print media TYPE SIZE DIMENSIONS WEIGHTA Plain paper Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) • 60 to...
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Construction: Prior to printing, envelopes should lie flat with less than 13 mm of curl in any direction. - Temperature: You should be sealed in laser printers. - See "General specifications" on page 39. Curl: Prior to printing, labels must use damaged or poorly made envelopes. • Be sure ...sheet of labels through the printer. • Do not use labels with heat-resistant ink that the ink on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelope paper should not be stable at least 6.4 mm away from the backing sheet or are not covered by Dell's warranty or service agreements...
Construction: Prior to printing, envelopes should lie flat with less than 13 mm of curl in any direction. - Temperature: You should be sealed in laser printers. - See "General specifications" on page 39. Curl: Prior to printing, labels must use damaged or poorly made envelopes. • Be sure ...sheet of labels through the printer. • Do not use labels with heat-resistant ink that the ink on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelope paper should not be stable at least 6.4 mm away from the backing sheet or are not covered by Dell's warranty or service agreements...
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... paper smaller than length 222 mm (8.74 inches), press and unlatch the guide lock in the tray, push the tray in the top of the printer. Load paper into the tray. 1 Tray extend lever 2 Paper length guide 3 Paper width guide 4 Paper cover 1. Pressing and unlatching the guide lock in 20 | Selecting...
... paper smaller than length 222 mm (8.74 inches), press and unlatch the guide lock in the tray, push the tray in the top of the printer. Load paper into the tray. 1 Tray extend lever 2 Paper length guide 3 Paper width guide 4 Paper cover 1. Pressing and unlatching the guide lock in 20 | Selecting...
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... printed side should be facing up with paper feed, turn the paper around. If you want to change the size to the edge of the printer. Open the paper cover and remove paper from the tray if necessary. 2 If you force the lever, it to A4 or Letter, you do not.... Selecting and loading print media | 21 After loading paper, set the paper type and size for the tray. manually. Slide the tray back into the printer until it may cause paper jams. 5.
... printed side should be facing up with paper feed, turn the paper around. If you want to change the size to the edge of the printer. Open the paper cover and remove paper from the tray if necessary. 2 If you force the lever, it to A4 or Letter, you do not.... Selecting and loading print media | 21 After loading paper, set the paper type and size for the tray. manually. Slide the tray back into the printer until it may cause paper jams. 5.
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... To prevent paper jams, do not add paper when there is for Windows XP. Repeat this step for single page printing on letterhead or colored paper. ADJUSTING THE OUTPUT SUPPORT The printed pages stack on postcards, envelopes, and labels before loading them into the tray first. The following loading... guidelines: • Envelopes: Flap side down with an uncurled edge toward the printer. • Card stock: Print side up with the side you want to use an label, set the paper size and type using , keep ...
... To prevent paper jams, do not add paper when there is for Windows XP. Repeat this step for single page printing on letterhead or colored paper. ADJUSTING THE OUTPUT SUPPORT The printed pages stack on postcards, envelopes, and labels before loading them into the tray first. The following loading... guidelines: • Envelopes: Flap side down with an uncurled edge toward the printer. • Card stock: Print side up with the side you want to use an label, set the paper size and type using , keep ...