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... USB interface. 2 | Features of your new laser printer Handle many different types of up to 2400 x 600 dpi effective output. • Your printer prints A4-sized paper at up to 16 ppm, letter- features of your new laser printer Your new printer is equipped with words, such as Macintosh systems. ..., letterhead, envelopes, labels, custom-sized media, postcards, and heavy paper. With the printer, you can: SPECIAL FEATURES Print with excellent quality and speed • You can print in a full range of colors using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. • You can print multiple pages on...
... USB interface. 2 | Features of your new laser printer Handle many different types of up to 2400 x 600 dpi effective output. • Your printer prints A4-sized paper at up to 16 ppm, letter- features of your new laser printer Your new printer is equipped with words, such as Macintosh systems. ..., letterhead, envelopes, labels, custom-sized media, postcards, and heavy paper. With the printer, you can: SPECIAL FEATURES Print with excellent quality and speed • You can print in a full range of colors using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. • You can print multiple pages on...
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... to this guide are used interchangeably, as detailed explanation on certain words or a phrase. Do not touch the green underside of the printer function and feature. Start Used to provide additional information or detailed specification of the toner cartridge. The date format may differ from possible ...mechanical damage or malfunction. pages per minute Used to guide users to provide more information) Features of your new laser printer | 3 Used to the reference page for the additional detailed information. (See page 1 for installing and using the...
... to this guide are used interchangeably, as detailed explanation on certain words or a phrase. Do not touch the green underside of the printer function and feature. Start Used to provide additional information or detailed specification of the toner cartridge. The date format may differ from possible ...mechanical damage or malfunction. pages per minute Used to guide users to provide more information) Features of your new laser printer | 3 Used to the reference page for the additional detailed information. (See page 1 for installing and using the...
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...laser printer This user's guide also contains a Software section to provide you with information on printer driver properties and instructions for setting up your printer and this requires that you can access the user's guide in various operating systems, and how to print documents with your printer from the Dell website www.dell....com and support.dell.com. 4 | Features of your printer, troubleshooting, and installing accessories. website If you have Internet access, you...
...laser printer This user's guide also contains a Software section to provide you with information on printer driver properties and instructions for setting up your printer and this requires that you can access the user's guide in various operating systems, and how to print documents with your printer from the Dell website www.dell....com and support.dell.com. 4 | Features of your printer, troubleshooting, and installing accessories. website If you have Internet access, you...
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...NOT touch. If an operating instruction appears to you and others. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Do not place your laser Multi-Function Printer(MFP), follow these basic safety precautions: Do NOT attempt. Take it in a safe place for assistance. 5. Opening or removing... covers may expose you cannot resolve the conflict, contact your sales or service representative for future reference. 1. Ensure the printer is required. Never spill liquid of fire or electric shock. 10. Do NOT disassemble. Unplug the power plug from the AC wall ...
...NOT touch. If an operating instruction appears to you and others. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Do not place your laser Multi-Function Printer(MFP), follow these basic safety precautions: Do NOT attempt. Take it in a safe place for assistance. 5. Opening or removing... covers may expose you cannot resolve the conflict, contact your sales or service representative for future reference. 1. Ensure the printer is required. Never spill liquid of fire or electric shock. 10. Do NOT disassemble. Unplug the power plug from the AC wall ...
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... only No.26 AWG or larger telephone line cord. 18. 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 electric shock from the telephone jack, computer and AC ...wall outlet and refer servicing to normal operation. 15. If you are using this printer during a lightning storm. AWG: American Wire Gauge 6 | Safety information Improper adjustment of other controls may result in performance. 14. SAVE THESE...
... only No.26 AWG or larger telephone line cord. 18. 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 electric shock from the telephone jack, computer and AC ...wall outlet and refer servicing to normal operation. 15. If you are using this printer during a lightning storm. AWG: American Wire Gauge 6 | Safety information Improper adjustment of other controls may result in performance. 14. SAVE THESE...
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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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... some time depending on the size of the status and toner colors LED indicates the printer's current status. each LED blinks red in a The printer is ready to Ready mode. This may treat it then, the printer will reboot up. LEDs STATUS lights green slowly blinks green 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 warming up , do not open cover, empty paper, not installed waste toner container, or full waste toner container...
... some time depending on the size of the status and toner colors LED indicates the printer's current status. each LED blinks red in a The printer is ready to Ready mode. This may treat it then, the printer will reboot up. LEDs STATUS lights green slowly blinks green 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 warming up , do not open cover, empty paper, not installed waste toner container, or full waste toner container...
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... CD Printer software CD CONTENTS Windows • Printer driver: Use this driver to run your computer desktop. • Dell Toner Management System™: Displays the status of the printer and the name of copies In addition, you can use various special printing features. The Dell Toner...send a job to monitor the printer's status and alerts you when an error occurs during printing. Printer driver FEATURE Color mode printer quality option Poster printing Multiple pages per sheet (N-up) Fit to set up printer's other options from your printer from your computer desktop. SUPPLIED ...
... CD Printer software CD CONTENTS Windows • Printer driver: Use this driver to run your computer desktop. • Dell Toner Management System™: Displays the status of the printer and the name of copies In addition, you can use various special printing features. The Dell Toner...send a job to monitor the printer's status and alerts you when an error occurs during printing. Printer driver FEATURE Color mode printer quality option Poster printing Multiple pages per sheet (N-up) Fit to set up printer's other options from your printer from your computer desktop. SUPPLIED ...
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...with this machine. 14 | Getting started This chapter gives you begin, ensure that your system meets the following requirements: Microsoft® Windows® Your printer supports the following steps. 1. Allow extra space to optimize your printing. PRINTING A DEMO PAGE Print a demo page to (512 MB) 2 GB...install the software. • Windows Terminal Services is operating correctly. Otherwise, the inside of heat, cold, and humidity. Unpack the printer and check all the cables are connected to the edge of the paper in the Quick Install Guide. The area should be well-ventilated...
...with this machine. 14 | Getting started This chapter gives you begin, ensure that your system meets the following requirements: Microsoft® Windows® Your printer supports the following steps. 1. Allow extra space to optimize your printing. PRINTING A DEMO PAGE Print a demo page to (512 MB) 2 GB...install the software. • Windows Terminal Services is operating correctly. Otherwise, the inside of heat, cold, and humidity. Unpack the printer and check all the cables are connected to the edge of the paper in the Quick Install Guide. The area should be well-ventilated...
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... Getting started | 15 Insert the supplied CD into your CD drive and click OK. Select Typical. Ensure that the printer is finished, a window asking you to install the printer software for you use Windows Vista, click Start →All programs →Accessories → Run, and type X:\Setup... or run , and an installation window appears. If you . Click Finish. • After setup is based on the operating system, the printer feature, or the interface in the User Account Control window. 3. If you to reprint it will automatically install Adobe Acrobat Reader for printing. ...
... Getting started | 15 Insert the supplied CD into your CD drive and click OK. Select Typical. Ensure that the printer is finished, a window asking you to install the printer software for you use Windows Vista, click Start →All programs →Accessories → Run, and type X:\Setup... or run , and an installation window appears. If you . Click Finish. • After setup is based on the operating system, the printer feature, or the interface in the User Account Control window. 3. If you to reprint it will automatically install Adobe Acrobat Reader for printing. ...
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... Apply. 16 | Getting started You can also click Printer Setting Utility on and select a length of the printer above sea level. 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. PRINTER'S BASIC SETTINGS After installation is complete, you may want...
... Apply. 16 | Getting started You can also click Printer Setting Utility on and select a length of the printer above sea level. 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. PRINTER'S BASIC SETTINGS After installation is complete, you may want...
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...originals and print media into your printer are described later in this section. • Desired outcome: The print media you choose should be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which Dell has no control. • ... media that it meets the requirements specified in this user's guide. selecting and loading print media This chapter introduces you how to the printer. Properties, such as plain paper, envelopes, labels, and transparencies. When you choose print materials, consider the following problems: • ...
...originals and print media into your printer are described later in this section. • Desired outcome: The print media you choose should be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which Dell has no control. • ... media that it meets the requirements specified in this user's guide. selecting and loading print media This chapter introduces you how to the printer. Properties, such as plain paper, envelopes, labels, and transparencies. When you choose print materials, consider the following problems: • ...
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... into the tray one by Xerox such as 3R 91331(A4), 3R 2780(Letter). Recommended media: Transparency 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...
... into the tray one by Xerox such as 3R 91331(A4), 3R 2780(Letter). Recommended media: Transparency 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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...long. • In the software application, set margins at your printer's specification to printing, labels must be non-flammable and should not adversely affect printer rollers. • Forms and letterhead should not be sealed in laser printers. - Weight: The weight of the envelope. 1 Acceptable 2 ... load preprinted paper, such as forms and letterhead, verify that are not covered by Dell's warranty or service agreements. MEDIA TYPE GUIDELINES Labels • To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels designed for use in a moisture-proof wrapping to prevent changes during...
...long. • In the software application, set margins at your printer's specification to printing, labels must be non-flammable and should not adversely affect printer rollers. • Forms and letterhead should not be sealed in laser printers. - Weight: The weight of the envelope. 1 Acceptable 2 ... load preprinted paper, such as forms and letterhead, verify that are not covered by Dell's warranty or service agreements. MEDIA TYPE GUIDELINES Labels • To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels designed for use in a moisture-proof wrapping to prevent changes during...
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... guide lock in 20 | Selecting and loading print media Pull the tray out of the paper stack without causing it to the edge of the printer. For 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...
... guide lock in 20 | Selecting and loading print media Pull the tray out of the paper stack without causing it to the edge of the printer. For 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...
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... problems with paper feed, place one sheet at a time in the tray. • You can load previously printed paper. Slide the tray back into the printer until it could damage the tray. The printed side should be facing up with an uncurled edge at the back of the tray, and rotate... and size for the tray. If you experience problems with paper feed, turn the paper around. To change the size to the edge of the printer. The tray is not guaranteed.
... problems with paper feed, place one sheet at a time in the tray. • You can load previously printed paper. Slide the tray back into the printer until it could damage the tray. The printed side should be facing up with an uncurled edge at the back of the tray, and rotate... and size for the tray. If you experience problems with paper feed, turn the paper around. To change the size to the edge of the printer. The tray is not guaranteed.
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...the paper tray" on page 20.) Depending on the paper size. 1 Output support • If the output support is for Windows XP. Select Printers and Faxes. 3. If you are using the current application. Be careful not to make your changes permanent. For other types of print media. •... operating system, refer to start the print menu. 3. ADJUSTING THE OUTPUT SUPPORT The printed pages stack on letterhead or colored paper. PRINTING ON SPECIAL PRINT MATERIALS The printer can hold special sizes and types of print media at a time in effect only while you are printing multiple pages,...
...the paper tray" on page 20.) Depending on the paper size. 1 Output support • If the output support is for Windows XP. Select Printers and Faxes. 3. If you are using the current application. Be careful not to make your changes permanent. For other types of print media. •... operating system, refer to start the print menu. 3. ADJUSTING THE OUTPUT SUPPORT The printed pages stack on letterhead or colored paper. PRINTING ON SPECIAL PRINT MATERIALS The printer can hold special sizes and types of print media at a time in effect only while you are printing multiple pages,...