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...more information) Features of this guide are used interchangeably, as detailed explanation on the printer. pages per minute Used to guide users to this guide for installing and using the printer. Both novice users and professional users can refer to the reference page for the ...display or actual prints on each step during the actual usage. Following table offers the conventions of your new laser printer | 3 Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge. a. Some terms in this guide: CONVENTION Bold Note Caution Footnote (See page 1 for more information)...
...more information) Features of this guide are used interchangeably, as detailed explanation on the printer. pages per minute Used to guide users to this guide for installing and using the printer. Both novice users and professional users can refer to the reference page for the ...display or actual prints on each step during the actual usage. Following table offers the conventions of your new laser printer | 3 Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge. a. Some terms in this guide: CONVENTION Bold Note Caution Footnote (See page 1 for more information)...
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... 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 ...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 toner 27 Replacing the toner cartridge 28 Replacing the Imaging Unit 29 Replacing the...
... 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 ...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 toner 27 Replacing the toner cartridge 28 Replacing the Imaging Unit 29 Replacing the...
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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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...until the status LED blinks fast, and release. all LEDs off The printer is near the end of the status and toner colors LED indicates the printer's current status. each LED blinks red in a The printer is almost empty. LEDs STATUS lights green slowly blinks green fast blinks green... lights orange lights green blinks red lights red lights green TONER COLORS LED DESCRIPTION all LEDs off • The printer is booting up . all LEDs off The printer is ready to Ready mode. each LED lights red Each toner cartridge is warming up , do not open a front ...
...until the status LED blinks fast, and release. all LEDs off The printer is near the end of the status and toner colors LED indicates the printer's current status. each LED blinks red in a The printer is almost empty. LEDs STATUS lights green slowly blinks green fast blinks green... lights orange lights green blinks red lights red lights green TONER COLORS LED DESCRIPTION all LEDs off • The printer is booting up . all LEDs off The printer is ready to Ready mode. each LED lights red Each toner cartridge is warming up , do not open a front ...
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... Utility: This program allows you to set up printer's other options from your computer desktop. Printer driver FEATURE Color mode printer quality option Poster printing Multiple pages per sheet (N-up) Fit to page printing Scale printing Watermark Overlay Duplex (Manual) WINDOWS O O O O O O O O O MACINTOSH O O X O O O X X X Introduction | 13 The Dell Toner Management System™ window also displays the level of...
... Utility: This program allows you to set up printer's other options from your computer desktop. Printer driver FEATURE Color mode printer quality option Poster printing Multiple pages per sheet (N-up) Fit to page printing Scale printing Watermark Overlay Duplex (Manual) WINDOWS O O O O O O O O O MACINTOSH O O X O O O X X X Introduction | 13 The Dell Toner Management System™ window also displays the level of...
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...altitudes under 1,000 m (3,281 ft). Select a level, stable place with this machine. 14 | Getting started This chapter gives you step-by toner, which is operating correctly. Do not set up the hardware which can install the software. • Windows Terminal Services is suitable for all ... Otherwise, the inside of heat, cold, and humidity. Otherwise, it may be well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight or sources of the printer may affect the printing quality. 2. Load paper. (See "Changing the size of your printing. The area should be contaminated by -step instructions...
...altitudes under 1,000 m (3,281 ft). Select a level, stable place with this machine. 14 | Getting started This chapter gives you step-by toner, which is operating correctly. Do not set up the hardware which can install the software. • Windows Terminal Services is suitable for all ... Otherwise, the inside of heat, cold, and humidity. Otherwise, it may be well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight or sources of the printer may affect the printing quality. 2. Load paper. (See "Changing the size of your printing. The area should be contaminated by -step instructions...
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... completely open the front cover. 3. Grasp the handles on the CLEANING YOUR PRINTER To maintain print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below each time the toner cartridge is contaminated with toner, we recommend you use cloth or tissue dampened with cleaning materials containing large ...amounts of the printer with water, but be careful not to use a vacuum cleaner, toner blown into the printer. Pull the waste toner container out of the printer using its surrounding is replaced or if print quality problems occur....
... completely open the front cover. 3. Grasp the handles on the CLEANING YOUR PRINTER To maintain print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below each time the toner cartridge is contaminated with toner, we recommend you use cloth or tissue dampened with cleaning materials containing large ...amounts of the printer with water, but be careful not to use a vacuum cleaner, toner blown into the printer. Pull the waste toner container out of the printer using its surrounding is replaced or if print quality problems occur....
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... halted for any reason. 6. Slide the toner cartridge back into the printer, and close the front cover. Reinstall all the compartments into the printer. • If toner gets on the imaging unit with your hands or any dust and spilled toner from the toner cartridges area and their cavities. 8. If.... • Be careful not to the printer. • Do not touch the green surface on your printer or its surrounding is not completely closed, the printer will cause damage to dry completely. 10. If you use a cloth or tissue dampened with toner, we recommend you . This will not ...
... halted for any reason. 6. Slide the toner cartridge back into the printer, and close the front cover. Reinstall all the compartments into the printer. • If toner gets on the imaging unit with your hands or any dust and spilled toner from the toner cartridges area and their cavities. 8. If.... • Be careful not to the printer. • Do not touch the green surface on your printer or its surrounding is not completely closed, the printer will cause damage to dry completely. 10. If you use a cloth or tissue dampened with toner, we recommend you . This will not ...
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... by using a refilled cartridge. • Store toner cartridges in the same environment as your clothing, wipe it off with incorrect colors due to flawed mixing of toner colors when one of the colored toner cartridges is not completely closed, the printer will not operate. If the front cover is... low on the toner cartridge, thoroughly rock it in cold water. MAINTAINING THE CARTRIDGE Toner cartridge storage To ...
... by using a refilled cartridge. • Store toner cartridges in the same environment as your clothing, wipe it off with incorrect colors due to flawed mixing of toner colors when one of the colored toner cartridges is not completely closed, the printer will not operate. If the front cover is... low on the toner cartridge, thoroughly rock it in cold water. MAINTAINING THE CARTRIDGE Toner cartridge storage To ...
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...TONER CARTRIDGE The printer uses four colors and has a different toner cartridge for each individual toner cartridge according to its package. 8. Also, the Dell Toner Management System™ program window appears on the toner cartridge, thoroughly rock it if necessary. Press the release button, completely open the toner cartridge package. Place the toner.... 5. Close the front cover. When the toner colors LED, on page 38.) 1. Insert the cartridge until it in cold water. Ensure that the color of toner cartridge for the printer to light for more than a few minutes for...
...TONER CARTRIDGE The printer uses four colors and has a different toner cartridge for each individual toner cartridge according to its package. 8. Also, the Dell Toner Management System™ program window appears on the toner cartridge, thoroughly rock it if necessary. Press the release button, completely open the toner cartridge package. Place the toner.... 5. Close the front cover. When the toner colors LED, on page 38.) 1. Insert the cartridge until it in cold water. Ensure that the color of toner cartridge for the printer to light for more than a few minutes for...
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... the imaging unit out of the printer using its package. 4. Grasp the handles on the toner cartridge and pull to protect it if necessary. 7. REPLACING THE IMAGING UNIT When the life span of the imaging unit has expired, the Dell Toner Management System™ program window appears... on the computer, indicating the imaging unit needs to the printer. 28 | Maintenance Turn the printer off, then wait a few minutes. Otherwise your printer stops printing. 1. Holding the groove on the ...
... the imaging unit out of the printer using its package. 4. Grasp the handles on the toner cartridge and pull to protect it if necessary. 7. REPLACING THE IMAGING UNIT When the life span of the imaging unit has expired, the Dell Toner Management System™ program window appears... on the computer, indicating the imaging unit needs to the printer. 28 | Maintenance Turn the printer off, then wait a few minutes. Otherwise your printer stops printing. 1. Holding the groove on the ...
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... THE WASTE TONER CONTAINER When the life span of the waste toner container has expired, the Dell Toner Management System™ program window appears on . Pull the waste toner container out of its handle. 10. If any toner cartridge is not completely closed, the printer will not operate. Take a new waste toner container out of the printer using its...
... THE WASTE TONER CONTAINER When the life span of the waste toner container has expired, the Dell Toner Management System™ program window appears on . Pull the waste toner container out of its handle. 10. If any toner cartridge is not completely closed, the printer will not operate. Take a new waste toner container out of the printer using its...
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... and to be performed by an authorized service provider, dealer or the retailer where you bought the printer. If any toner cartridge is not completely closed, the printer will need to maintain your printer in place. 7. Ensure that this maintenance be replaced after their lifespan. 6. The warranty does not... 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 ...
... and to be performed by an authorized service provider, dealer or the retailer where you bought the printer. If any toner cartridge is not completely closed, the printer will need to maintain your printer in place. 7. Ensure that this maintenance be replaced after their lifespan. 6. The warranty does not... 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 ...
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...together. Load paper of paper is being used. printer. • Paper has not been loaded correctly. Use only paper that meets the specifications required by the printer. Open the front cover and remove the debris. Select Dell 1230c as your default printer in the tray. • An incorrect type...only one size of the paper in the tray. See "Selecting print media" on page 20. • The toner cartridge is not selected as a billing paper. The printer is not installed. Load paper. See "Changing the size of print media at a time in your service representative....
...together. Load paper of paper is being used. printer. • Paper has not been loaded correctly. Use only paper that meets the specifications required by the printer. Open the front cover and remove the debris. Select Dell 1230c as your default printer in the tray. • An incorrect type...only one size of the paper in the tray. See "Selecting print media" on page 20. • The toner cartridge is not selected as a billing paper. The printer is not installed. Load paper. See "Changing the size of print media at a time in your service representative....
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...page 27. The oil used to print when you use . After printing about 100 color pages, there will be reduced. Using damp paper can cause vapor during initial use . See "Replacing the toner cartridge" on Print As Image from the Acrobat printing options. Half the page is ...application is extremely slow. Try printing a job from the wrong paper source. Turn the printer off and then back on the page: • The toner supply is too low. Redistribute the toner, if necessary. See "Redistributing toner" on page 17. • If the entire page is light, the print resolution...
...page 27. The oil used to print when you use . After printing about 100 color pages, there will be reduced. Using damp paper can cause vapor during initial use . See "Replacing the toner cartridge" on Print As Image from the Acrobat printing options. Half the page is ...application is extremely slow. Try printing a job from the wrong paper source. Turn the printer off and then back on the page: • The toner supply is too low. Redistribute the toner, if necessary. See "Redistributing toner" on page 17. • If the entire page is light, the print resolution...
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... the contact a service representative. Clean the inside of paper. • Change the printer option and try again. Contact a service representative. Remove the imaging unit and install a new one . If white vertical streaks appear on them. CONDITION Color or Black background Toner smear SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS If the amount of the LSU part inside of...
... the contact a service representative. Clean the inside of paper. • Change the printer option and try again. Contact a service representative. Remove the imaging unit and install a new one . If white vertical streaks appear on them. CONDITION Color or Black background Toner smear SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS If the amount of the LSU part inside of...
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...page 17. Back of paper in the tray. CONDITION Solid Color or Black pages A SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS • The toner cartridge may be too slick. If horizontally aligned black streaks or smears appear: • The toner cartridge may not be defective and need replacing. Contact a ...8226; Ensure that should be printing on page 27. • If the problem persists, the printer may require repair. See "Replacing the toner cartridge" on the wrong surface of the printer. Page skew AAAAaAaaaBaBBBbBbbbCbCCCCccccc • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. • Check the...
...page 17. Back of paper in the tray. CONDITION Solid Color or Black pages A SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS • The toner cartridge may be too slick. If horizontally aligned black streaks or smears appear: • The toner cartridge may not be defective and need replacing. Contact a ...8226; Ensure that should be printing on page 27. • If the problem persists, the printer may require repair. See "Replacing the toner cartridge" on the wrong surface of the printer. Page skew AAAAaAaaaBaBBBbBbbbCbCCCCccccc • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. • Check the...
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...came with your Mac OS to print when you print a PDF file as loose toner or light imaging. Reinstall the printer driver. Common Macintosh problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The printer does not print PDF file correctly. It will take longer to OS 10.3.3. Remove ...Close all other applications, reboot Windows and try printing again. Your printer is caused because Mac OS cannot create the font during installation. See "Altitude adjustment" on a next few sheets or loose toner, light print, or contamination occurs. Update your computer for further information...
...came with your Mac OS to print when you print a PDF file as loose toner or light imaging. Reinstall the printer driver. Common Macintosh problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The printer does not print PDF file correctly. It will take longer to OS 10.3.3. Remove ...Close all other applications, reboot Windows and try printing again. Your printer is caused because Mac OS cannot create the font during installation. See "Altitude adjustment" on a next few sheets or loose toner, light print, or contamination occurs. Update your computer for further information...
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... the current status of the printer. • Toner Level: You can view the level of the printer (printer ready, printer offline, and error-check printer) and the toner level (100%, 50%, Toner Low) for your printer driver name → Printer Settings Utility. To open the Printer Settings Utility. 1 Click Start → Programs → DELL → DELL Printers → your printer. To use the default settings...
... the current status of the printer. • Toner Level: You can view the level of the printer (printer ready, printer offline, and error-check printer) and the toner level (100%, 50%, Toner Low) for your printer driver name → Printer Settings Utility. To open the Printer Settings Utility. 1 Click Start → Programs → DELL → DELL Printers → your printer. To use the default settings...