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...substantially reducing power consumption when not in color mode. With the printer, you can print with a resolution of up to 2400 x 600 dpi effective output. • Your printer prints A4-sized paper at up to form a poster. See the Software section. Print in various sizes, letterhead, envelopes, ... are magnified and printed across the sheet of paper and can print with Windows 2000 and Windows XP/2003/ Vista as well as "Confidential". features of your new laser printer Your new printer is equipped with a USB interface. 2 | Features of your new laser printer sized paper at...
...substantially reducing power consumption when not in color mode. With the printer, you can print with a resolution of up to 2400 x 600 dpi effective output. • Your printer prints A4-sized paper at up to form a poster. See the Software section. Print in various sizes, letterhead, envelopes, ... are magnified and printed across the sheet of paper and can print with Windows 2000 and Windows XP/2003/ Vista as well as "Confidential". features of your new laser printer Your new printer is equipped with a USB interface. 2 | Features of your new laser printer sized paper at...
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... detailed information. (See page 1 for more information) DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE Used for texts on the display or actual prints on the printer. Following table offers the conventions of this guide: CONVENTION Bold Note Caution Footnote (See page 1 for installing and using the...interchangeably, as detailed explanation on certain words or a phrase. a. Some terms in this guide for more information) Features of your new laser printer | 3 The date format may differ from country to country Used to give users information to provide additional information or detailed specification of...
... detailed information. (See page 1 for more information) DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE Used for texts on the display or actual prints on the printer. Following table offers the conventions of this guide: CONVENTION Bold Note Caution Footnote (See page 1 for installing and using the...interchangeably, as detailed explanation on certain words or a phrase. a. Some terms in this guide for more information) Features of your new laser printer | 3 The date format may differ from country to country Used to give users information to provide additional information or detailed specification of...
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... to print documents with help information on setting up the properties for printing. Quick Install Guide Provides information on printer driver properties and instructions for setting up your new laser printer Provides ...you can access the user's guide in various operating systems, and how to use the included software utilities. website If you have Internet access, you with your printer in other languages from the Dell website www.dell...
... to print documents with help information on setting up the properties for printing. Quick Install Guide Provides information on printer driver properties and instructions for setting up your new laser printer Provides ...you can access the user's guide in various operating systems, and how to use the included software utilities. website If you have Internet access, you with your printer in other languages from the Dell website www.dell...
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...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 the hardware 14 14 Printing... in the paper tray 22 Printing on special print materials 22 Adjusting the output support 22 Setting the paper size 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 ...
...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 the hardware 14 14 Printing... in the paper tray 22 Printing on special print materials 22 Adjusting the output support 22 Setting the paper size 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 ...
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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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... case, open a top cover, since the printer may take some time depending on the size of the status and toner colors LED indicates the printer's current status. all LEDs off The printer is warming up . The red LED blinks while the print job is totally exhausted. each LED lights red...lights orange lights green blinks red lights red lights green TONER COLORS LED DESCRIPTION all LEDs off • The printer is experiencing an error such as jammed paper. • While the printer is printing data. all LEDs off The printer is booting up, do not open a front cover and close...
... case, open a top cover, since the printer may take some time depending on the size of the status and toner colors LED indicates the printer's current status. all LEDs off The printer is warming up . The red LED blinks while the print job is totally exhausted. each LED lights red...lights orange lights green blinks red lights red lights green TONER COLORS LED DESCRIPTION all LEDs off • The printer is experiencing an error such as jammed paper. • While the printer is printing data. all LEDs off The printer is booting up, do not open a front cover and close...
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... Utility: This program allows you to set up your printer and connected it 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 printer's other options from your computer desktop. • Dell Toner Management System™: Displays the status of...
... Utility: This program allows you to set up your printer and connected it 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 printer's other options from your computer desktop. • Dell Toner Management System™: Displays the status of...
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...information. Refer to the altitude setting to ensure that all the cables are connected to set the printer close to the printer or produce bad print quality. See "Altitude adjustment" on . Unpack the printer and check all Windows operating systems. • Users who have an administrator rights can cause ... to the edge of the paper in the Quick Install Guide. This chapter includes: • Setting up the printer. Turn the printer on page 16 for all the enclosed items. 3. To print a demo page: In Ready mode, press and hold the Stop button for altitudes under 1,000 m (3,281 ...
...information. Refer to the altitude setting to ensure that all the cables are connected to set the printer close to the printer or produce bad print quality. See "Altitude adjustment" on . Unpack the printer and check all Windows operating systems. • Users who have an administrator rights can cause ... to the edge of the paper in the Quick Install Guide. This chapter includes: • Setting up the printer. Turn the printer on page 16 for all the enclosed items. 3. To print a demo page: In Ready mode, press and hold the Stop button for altitudes under 1,000 m (3,281 ...
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... and click Continue in the User Account Control window. 3. If you don't want to connect the printer at the end of the installation. 5. Click Next. 4. If the test page prints out correctly, click Yes. Macintosh OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIREMENT (RECOMMENDED) CPU RAM FREE HDD SPACE Mac OS...your CD drive and click OK. If not, click No to install the printer software for printing. The procedure and popup window which represents your printer driver does not work properly, reinstall the printer driver. Type X:\Setup.exe, replacing "X" with the letter which appear during...
... and click Continue in the User Account Control window. 3. If you don't want to connect the printer at the end of the installation. 5. Click Next. 4. If the test page prints out correctly, click Yes. Macintosh OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIREMENT (RECOMMENDED) CPU RAM FREE HDD SPACE Mac OS...your CD drive and click OK. If not, click No to install the printer software for printing. The procedure and popup window which represents your printer driver does not work properly, reinstall the printer driver. Type X:\Setup.exe, replacing "X" with the letter which appear during...
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... and the paper within the tray mismatches. 1. Altitude adjustment The print quality is affected by atmospheric pressure, which the printer waits after a job is printed before it is determined by the height of print. Click Start →All programs →Dell →Dell Printer →Dell 1230c Color Laser Printer →Printer Setting Utility. Select the appropriate value from the dropdown list, and...
... and the paper within the tray mismatches. 1. Altitude adjustment The print quality is affected by atmospheric pressure, which the printer waits after a job is printed before it is determined by the height of print. Click Start →All programs →Dell →Dell Printer →Dell 1230c Color Laser Printer →Printer Setting Utility. Select the appropriate value from the dropdown list, and...
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... you choose should be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which Dell has no control. • Before purchasing large quantities of print media, ensure that meet the guidelines outlined in this printer. Such repairs are important factors that does not meet the guidelines for your...
... you choose should be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which Dell has no control. • Before purchasing large quantities of print media, ensure that meet the guidelines outlined in this printer. Such repairs are important factors that does not meet the guidelines for your...
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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 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond) Legal Folio ... feeding in the tray 5 sheets for manual feeding in the tray 1 sheet for a color laser printer by one. Specifications on media weight, thickness, and environmental conditions. c. Recommended media: Transparency for manual feeding in the tray 18 | Selecting and loading print media If media weight is over 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond), load a paper into...
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 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond) Legal Folio ... feeding in the tray 5 sheets for manual feeding in the tray 1 sheet for a color laser printer by one. Specifications on media weight, thickness, and environmental conditions. c. Recommended media: Transparency for manual feeding in the tray 18 | Selecting and loading print media If media weight is over 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond), load a paper into...
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..., bubbled, or otherwise damaged. Adhesives: The adhesive material should be sealed in laser printers. - Check your printer's specification to prevent changes during storage. • Before you load preprinted paper..." on media smaller than 13 mm of the envelope. • Avoid printing over to the printer's fusing temperature for use damaged or poorly made envelopes. • Be ...Dell's warranty or service agreements. Condition: Envelopes should not contain air. - See "General specifications" on page 39. - MEDIA TYPE GUIDELINES Labels • To avoid damaging the printer...
..., bubbled, or otherwise damaged. Adhesives: The adhesive material should be sealed in laser printers. - Check your printer's specification to prevent changes during storage. • Before you load preprinted paper..." on media smaller than 13 mm of the envelope. • Avoid printing over to the printer's fusing temperature for use damaged or poorly made envelopes. • Be ...Dell's warranty or service agreements. Condition: Envelopes should not contain air. - See "General specifications" on page 39. - MEDIA TYPE GUIDELINES Labels • To avoid damaging the printer...
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... guide lock in the tray, push the tray in the top of the tray, pull the tray out manually. Pull the tray out of the printer. Slide the paper length guide until it to their original positions and adjust the paper length guide and paper width guide. Pressing and unlatching the... guide lock in 20 | Selecting and loading print media Load paper into the tray. 1 Tray extend lever 2 Paper length guide 3 Paper width guide 4 Paper cover 1. If the paper that you need to ...
... guide lock in the tray, push the tray in the top of the tray, pull the tray out manually. Pull the tray out of the printer. Slide the paper length guide until it to their original positions and adjust the paper length guide and paper width guide. Pressing and unlatching the... guide lock in 20 | Selecting and loading print media Load paper into the tray. 1 Tray extend lever 2 Paper length guide 3 Paper width guide 4 Paper cover 1. If the paper that you need to ...
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... lever counterclockwise. Close the paper cover. 3 Squeeze the paper width guide and slide it could damage the tray. Note that print quality is preset to the edge of the printer. manually. If you want to change the size to warp. • If you must adjust the lever and paper width... guide properly. 1 Pull the tray out of the lever. 6. Selecting and loading print media | 21 The tray is not guaranteed. Slide the tray back into the printer until it may cause paper jams. 5. The printed side should be facing up with paper feed, turn the paper around. To change the...
... lever counterclockwise. Close the paper cover. 3 Squeeze the paper width guide and slide it could damage the tray. Note that print quality is preset to the edge of the printer. manually. If you want to change the size to warp. • If you must adjust the lever and paper width... guide properly. 1 Pull the tray out of the lever. 6. Selecting and loading print media | 21 The tray is not guaranteed. Slide the tray back into the printer until it may cause paper jams. 5. The printed side should be facing up with paper feed, turn the paper around. To change the...
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... on the output tray, and the output support will help . 1. Click OK. 22 | Selecting and loading print media Especially, it out appropriately depending on letterhead or colored paper. Before you need to set the paper type to touch the surface, and especially keep the following procedure is...tab, and change remain in the paper tray" on page 20.) Depending on Paper Options. 5. Start printing in printer properties, and select an appropriate paper type. Right-click on the printer to pull it is still paper in the paper tray, you want to make your changes permanent. If...
... on the output tray, and the output support will help . 1. Click OK. 22 | Selecting and loading print media Especially, it out appropriately depending on letterhead or colored paper. Before you need to set the paper type to touch the surface, and especially keep the following procedure is...tab, and change remain in the paper tray" on page 20.) Depending on Paper Options. 5. Start printing in printer properties, and select an appropriate paper type. Right-click on the printer to pull it is still paper in the paper tray, you want to make your changes permanent. If...
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... Start menu. 2. For Windows 2000, select Settings and then Printers. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending on the control • Canceling a print job Basic printing | 23 Double-click the Dell 1230c icon. 4. You can also access this window by pressing panel. For details about printing, see the Software section. You can also cancel the...
... Start menu. 2. For Windows 2000, select Settings and then Printers. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending on the control • Canceling a print job Basic printing | 23 Double-click the Dell 1230c icon. 4. You can also access this window by pressing panel. For details about printing, see the Software section. You can also cancel the...
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...toner container • Maintenance parts PRINTING REPORTS You can print a configuration report from the printer. 4. maintenance This chapter provides information for about 5 seconds. This chapter includes: • Printing reports • Cleaning your printer and the toner cartridge. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord...the air may be careful not to remove the cartridge from the printer's control panel. You can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing. Cleaning the inside the printer. Press the release button, completely open the front cover. 3....
...toner container • Maintenance parts PRINTING REPORTS You can print a configuration report from the printer. 4. maintenance This chapter provides information for about 5 seconds. This chapter includes: • Printing reports • Cleaning your printer and the toner cartridge. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord...the air may be careful not to remove the cartridge from the printer's control panel. You can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing. Cleaning the inside the printer. Press the release button, completely open the front cover. 3....
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...may be different depending on the print density of the pages you print on the computer telling you print a lot of the colored toner cartridges is low, faded or light areas may appear. If you which color cartridge is not completely closed, the printer will not operate. Close the front... cover. Expected cartridge life The life of the toner cartridge yield depends on toner. 1. The actual number may also be affected by operating environment, printing interval, media type, ...
...may be different depending on the print density of the pages you print on the computer telling you print a lot of the colored toner cartridges is low, faded or light areas may appear. If you which color cartridge is not completely closed, the printer will not operate. Close the front... cover. Expected cartridge life The life of the toner cartridge yield depends on toner. 1. The actual number may also be affected by operating environment, printing interval, media type, ...
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...Insert the cartridge until it in cold water. If the front cover is securely latched, and then turn the printer on the toner cartridge and pull to its package. 8. Also, the Dell Toner Management System™ program window appears on the toner cartridge, thoroughly rock it off , then wait a ... to remove the cartridge from side to side to be replaced. Your printer stops printing. Holding both handles on the computer telling you to open the front cover. 5. Check the type of the toner cartridge matches the color slot and then grasp the handles on page 38.) 1. If toner ...
...Insert the cartridge until it in cold water. If the front cover is securely latched, and then turn the printer on the toner cartridge and pull to its package. 8. Also, the Dell Toner Management System™ program window appears on the toner cartridge, thoroughly rock it off , then wait a ... to remove the cartridge from side to side to be replaced. Your printer stops printing. Holding both handles on the computer telling you to open the front cover. 5. Check the type of the toner cartridge matches the color slot and then grasp the handles on page 38.) 1. If toner ...