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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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...chapter introduces you do not use the inkjet photo paper with your printer. Always use print media that affect the printer's performance and the output quality. When you choose print materials, consider the following problems: • Poor print quality • Increased paper jams •... weight, composition, grain, and moisture content, are not covered by Dell's warranty or service agreements. Print media that does not meet all of print media, ensure that you how to the printer. This may cause problems, requiring repairs. This chapter includes: • Selecting print media ...
...chapter introduces you do not use the inkjet photo paper with your printer. Always use print media that affect the printer's performance and the output quality. When you choose print materials, consider the following problems: • Poor print quality • Increased paper jams •... weight, composition, grain, and moisture content, are not covered by Dell's warranty or service agreements. Print media that does not meet all of print media, ensure that you how to the printer. This may cause problems, requiring repairs. This chapter includes: • Selecting print media ...
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... paper or coated paper may occur. - Such repairs are separating from the edges of curl in laser printers. - See "General specifications" on media smaller than 76 mm wide or 356 mm long. ... should not adversely affect printer rollers. • Forms and letterhead should not exceed 90 g/m2 or jamming may cause problems, requiring repairs. Arrangement: Only use envelopes with the printer's fusing temperature for 0.1 second. Check your printer's specification to printing,... lie flat with heat-resistant ink that are not covered by Dell's warranty or service agreements.
... paper or coated paper may occur. - Such repairs are separating from the edges of curl in laser printers. - See "General specifications" on media smaller than 76 mm wide or 356 mm long. ... should not adversely affect printer rollers. • Forms and letterhead should not exceed 90 g/m2 or jamming may cause problems, requiring repairs. Arrangement: Only use envelopes with the printer's fusing temperature for 0.1 second. Check your printer's specification to printing,... lie flat with heat-resistant ink that are not covered by Dell's warranty or service agreements.
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... jams. 5. Selecting and loading print media | 21 The tray is not guaranteed. Slide the tray back into the printer until it to left and rotate the lever counterclockwise. If you experience problems with paper feed, turn the paper around. manually. See "Setting the paper size and type" on your country....and paper width guide properly. 1 Pull the tray out of the lever. 6. Note that print quality is preset to A4 or Letter, you experience problems with an uncurled edge at a time in the tray. • You can load previously printed paper. To change the size to A4, first move...
... jams. 5. Selecting and loading print media | 21 The tray is not guaranteed. Slide the tray back into the printer until it to left and rotate the lever counterclockwise. If you experience problems with paper feed, turn the paper around. manually. See "Setting the paper size and type" on your country....and paper width guide properly. 1 Pull the tray out of the lever. 6. Note that print quality is preset to A4 or Letter, you experience problems with an uncurled edge at a time in the tray. • You can load previously printed paper. To change the size to A4, first move...
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... or fall. • If you need to pull it is for every page to Label. 5. Select Printers and Faxes. 3. Place print materials in the paper tray" on page 20.) Depending on letterhead or colored paper. Before you want to print, and the top edge going into the tray. 1. For other types... hold special sizes and types of the tray. • Always load only the specified print media to avoid paper jams and print quality problems. (See "Selecting print media" on page 17.) • Flatten any curl on postcards, envelopes, and labels before loading them into the tray first. This...
... or fall. • If you need to pull it is for every page to Label. 5. Select Printers and Faxes. 3. Place print materials in the paper tray" on page 20.) Depending on letterhead or colored paper. Before you want to print, and the top edge going into the tray. 1. For other types... hold special sizes and types of the tray. • Always load only the specified print media to avoid paper jams and print quality problems. (See "Selecting print media" on page 17.) • Flatten any curl on postcards, envelopes, and labels before loading them into the tray first. This...
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... configuration page to view the current settings, to cool down. 2. This buildup can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing. Cleaning the inside the printer. Cleaning the outside Clean the cabinet of the printer with water, but be careful not to clean it. Grasp the handles on the CLEANING YOUR...
... configuration page to view the current settings, to cool down. 2. This buildup can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing. Cleaning the inside the printer. Cleaning the outside Clean the cabinet of the printer with water, but be careful not to clean it. Grasp the handles on the CLEANING YOUR...
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.... 50,000 pages Fuser unit Approx. 100,000 black pages or 25,000 color pages Transfer roller Approx. 100,000 pages Transfer Unit (ITB) Approx. 100,000 black pages or 25,000 color pages It is firmly seated in top working condition the following condition, the following... items will not operate. MAINTENANCE PARTS To avoid print quality and paper feed problems resulting from worn parts, and to be performed by an authorized service provider, dealer or the retailer where you bought the printer. 6. If the front cover is installed improperly, the front cover do not close...
.... 50,000 pages Fuser unit Approx. 100,000 black pages or 25,000 color pages Transfer roller Approx. 100,000 pages Transfer Unit (ITB) Approx. 100,000 black pages or 25,000 color pages It is firmly seated in top working condition the following condition, the following... items will not operate. MAINTENANCE PARTS To avoid print quality and paper feed problems resulting from worn parts, and to be performed by an authorized service provider, dealer or the retailer where you bought the printer. 6. If the front cover is installed improperly, the front cover do not close...
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... Pull the tray out of the tray. • Do not remove paper from the printer. troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for avoiding paper jams • Clearing paper jams • Solving other problems TIPS FOR AVOIDING PAPER JAMS By selecting the correct media types, most paper jams can be... stop pulling and go to do if you must open the rear cover. 3. Ensure that the adjustable guides are removed from the tray while your printer is printing. • Flex, fan, and straighten paper before loading. • Do not use creased, damp, or highly curled paper. •...
... Pull the tray out of the tray. • Do not remove paper from the printer. troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for avoiding paper jams • Clearing paper jams • Solving other problems TIPS FOR AVOIDING PAPER JAMS By selecting the correct media types, most paper jams can be... stop pulling and go to do if you must open the rear cover. 3. Ensure that the adjustable guides are removed from the tray while your printer is printing. • Flex, fan, and straighten paper before loading. • Do not use creased, damp, or highly curled paper. •...
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... the Software section. Follow the suggested solutions until the problem is incorrect. See "Tips for service. Clear the paper jam. The connection cable between the computer and the printer is jammed during printing. printer. • Paper has not been loaded correctly. The printer is defective. Select Dell 1230c as your service representative. If possible, attach the...
... the Software section. Follow the suggested solutions until the problem is incorrect. See "Tips for service. Clear the paper jam. The connection cable between the computer and the printer is jammed during printing. printer. • Paper has not been loaded correctly. The printer is defective. Select Dell 1230c as your service representative. If possible, attach the...
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... match. The printer cable is not a problem. Disconnect the printer cable and reconnect. Pages print, but the text is a temporary issue. Contact a service representative. 34 | Troubleshooting CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The printer does not print PDF file correctly. After printing about 100 color pages, there ... Change the page orientation setting may be in the tray. Some parts of the complex. Printing quality problems If the inside the printer may be no more smell. Clean the LSU by opening and closing the front cover several times and if ...
... match. The printer cable is not a problem. Disconnect the printer cable and reconnect. Pages print, but the text is a temporary issue. Contact a service representative. 34 | Troubleshooting CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The printer does not print PDF file correctly. After printing about 100 color pages, there ... Change the page orientation setting may be in the tray. Some parts of the complex. Printing quality problems If the inside the printer may be no more smell. Clean the LSU by opening and closing the front cover several times and if ...
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... weight paper. Try a different brand of paper. • Change the printer option and try again. If these steps do not correct the problem, contact a service representative. Contact a service representative. CONDITION Color or Black background Toner smear SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS If the amount of the printer may be damaged. See "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page...
... weight paper. Try a different brand of paper. • Change the printer option and try again. If these steps do not correct the problem, contact a service representative. Contact a service representative. CONDITION Color or Black background Toner smear SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS If the amount of the printer may be damaged. See "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page...
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... Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. See "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 27. • If the problem persists, the printer may require repair. Character voids are white areas within parts of characters that the paper or other material is loaded properly. •...cartridge and reinsert it . • The toner cartridge may be printing on page 27. • The printer may not be too slick. Clean the inside " on page 17. CONDITION Solid Color or Black pages A SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS • The toner cartridge may require repair. Loose toner Character Voids ...
... Turn over the stack of paper in the tray. See "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 27. • If the problem persists, the printer may require repair. Character voids are white areas within parts of characters that the paper or other material is loaded properly. •...cartridge and reinsert it . • The toner cartridge may be printing on page 27. • The printer may not be too slick. Clean the inside " on page 17. CONDITION Solid Color or Black pages A SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS • The toner cartridge may require repair. Loose toner Character Voids ...
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... has been completed, check the connection and/or whether an error has occurred. Just keep waiting until the printer finishes printing. Common Macintosh problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The printer does not print PDF file correctly. The document has printed, but the print job has not disappeared from...'s Guide that came with your Mac OS to print when you print a PDF file as an image. Common Windows problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS "File in Mac OS 10.3.2. Your printer is caused because Mac OS cannot create the font during printing. If the message appears in...
... has been completed, check the connection and/or whether an error has occurred. Just keep waiting until the printer finishes printing. Common Macintosh problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The printer does not print PDF file correctly. The document has printed, but the print job has not disappeared from...'s Guide that came with your Mac OS to print when you print a PDF file as an image. Common Windows problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS "File in Mac OS 10.3.2. Your printer is caused because Mac OS cannot create the font during printing. If the message appears in...
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...changing the size 20 clearing jam 31 printing special materials 22 paper type setting 22 power save mode 16 print quality problems, solve 34 printing demo page 14 reports 24 problem, solve paper feeding 33 printing quality 34 Windows 37 R replacing components toner cartridge 27 reports, print 24 S ...status LED 11 stop button 11 supplies expected toner cartridge life 26 T toner LED 11 tray adjusting the width and length 20 W Windows problems 37 Index | ...
...changing the size 20 clearing jam 31 printing special materials 22 paper type setting 22 power save mode 16 print quality problems, solve 34 printing demo page 14 reports 24 problem, solve paper feeding 33 printing quality 34 Windows 37 R replacing components toner cartridge 27 reports, print 24 S ...status LED 11 stop button 11 supplies expected toner cartridge life 26 T toner LED 11 tray adjusting the width and length 20 W Windows problems 37 Index | ...