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... page 1 for texts on the display or actual prints on each step during the actual usage. Used to provide more information) Features of the toner cartridge. a.
... page 1 for texts on the display or actual prints on each step during the actual usage. Used to provide more information) Features of the toner cartridge. a.
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... Printer overview 11 11 11 Front view Rear view 12 Control panel overview 13 Understanding the Status LED 13 Acknowledging the status of the toner cartridge 14 Menu overview 15 Supplied software 15 Printer driver features 15 Printer driver GETTING STARTED 16 Setting up the hardware 16 17 System requirements 17...
... Printer overview 11 11 11 Front view Rear view 12 Control panel overview 13 Understanding the Status LED 13 Acknowledging the status of the toner cartridge 14 Menu overview 15 Supplied software 15 Printer driver features 15 Printer driver GETTING STARTED 16 Setting up the hardware 16 17 System requirements 17...
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... your printer 50 Cleaning the outside 50 Cleaning the inside 52 Cleaning the scan unit 53 Maintaining the cartridge 53 Toner cartridge storage 53 Expected cartridge life 53 Redistributing toner 53 Replacing the toner cartridge 55 Replacing the imaging unit 56 Replacing the waste toner container 57 Maintenance parts 57 Checking replaceables 57... Understanding display messages 65 Solving other problems 65 Paper feeding 65 Printing problems 66 Printing quality problems 68 Copying problems 69 Scanning problems 69 Dell Scan Manager problems 70 Fax problems 70 Common Windows problems Contents | 9
... your printer 50 Cleaning the outside 50 Cleaning the inside 52 Cleaning the scan unit 53 Maintaining the cartridge 53 Toner cartridge storage 53 Expected cartridge life 53 Redistributing toner 53 Replacing the toner cartridge 55 Replacing the imaging unit 56 Replacing the waste toner container 57 Maintenance parts 57 Checking replaceables 57... Understanding display messages 65 Solving other problems 65 Paper feeding 65 Printing problems 66 Printing quality problems 68 Copying problems 69 Scanning problems 69 Dell Scan Manager problems 70 Fax problems 70 Common Windows problems Contents | 9
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... includes: • Printer overview • Control panel overview • Understanding the Status LED • Acknowledging the status of the toner cartridge PRINTER OVERVIEW Front view • Menu overview • Supplied software • Printer driver features Rear view 1 Document width guides 2 ADF... Output support 5 Front cover 6 Front cover handle 7 Tray 1 8 Document input tray 9 Document output tray 10 USB connector 11 Toner cartridge 12 Imaging unit 13 Waste toner container 14 Scanner lid 15 Scanner glass 16 Scan unit 11 | Introduction 1 Extension telephone socket (EXT) ...
... includes: • Printer overview • Control panel overview • Understanding the Status LED • Acknowledging the status of the toner cartridge PRINTER OVERVIEW Front view • Menu overview • Supplied software • Printer driver features Rear view 1 Document width guides 2 ADF... Output support 5 Front cover 6 Front cover handle 7 Tray 1 8 Document input tray 9 Document output tray 10 USB connector 11 Toner cartridge 12 Imaging unit 13 Waste toner container 14 Scanner lid 15 Scanner glass 16 Scan unit 11 | Introduction 1 Extension telephone socket (EXT) ...
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...Display Shows the current status and prompts during an operation. 4 Toner colors The toner colors shown below the LCD display co-works with the toner cartridge messages. Dials a number or enters alphanumeric 13 Number keypad characters. See "About USB memory" on its options or models. • The surface... line. 17 Stop/Clear Stops an operation at once. See "Keypad letters and numbers" on a USB Memory device when it . CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW Dell 1235cn 1 ID Copy You can copy both sides of an ID card (e.g., driver's license) to a single side of your printer. See "ID card ...
...Display Shows the current status and prompts during an operation. 4 Toner colors The toner colors shown below the LCD display co-works with the toner cartridge messages. Dials a number or enters alphanumeric 13 Number keypad characters. See "About USB memory" on its options or models. • The surface... line. 17 Stop/Clear Stops an operation at once. See "Keypad letters and numbers" on a USB Memory device when it . CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW Dell 1235cn 1 ID Copy You can copy both sides of an ID card (e.g., driver's license) to a single side of your printer. See "ID card ...
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... the job. On • A problem has occurred such as a paper jam, cover is of concern or needs replacement with a new cartridge. If the toner cartridge is pressed, it . See "Understanding display messages" on page 62 for more information. Green Blinking • • When the green ...LCD display. When the green LED blinks rapidly, the printer is receiving data from the computer. You can be changed. Order a new toner cartridge, see "Understanding display messages" on page 71. STATUS DESCRIPTION Off • The printer is powered off-line. • The printer is...
... the job. On • A problem has occurred such as a paper jam, cover is of concern or needs replacement with a new cartridge. If the toner cartridge is pressed, it . See "Understanding display messages" on page 62 for more information. Green Blinking • • When the green ...LCD display. When the green LED blinks rapidly, the printer is receiving data from the computer. You can be changed. Order a new toner cartridge, see "Understanding display messages" on page 71. STATUS DESCRIPTION Off • The printer is powered off-line. • The printer is...
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...page printing O Oa Scale printing O O Watermark O X Overlay O X a. The Dell Toner Management System™ window also displays the level of toner remaining and allows you to order replacement toner cartridges. • Printer Setting Utility: This program allows you have set up your printer and... printer's features. • Scanner driver: TWAIN and Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) drivers are available for your multifunctional printer. • Dell Toner Management System™: Displays the status of the printer and the name of the job when you to update printer's firmware. ...
...page printing O Oa Scale printing O O Watermark O X Overlay O X a. The Dell Toner Management System™ window also displays the level of toner remaining and allows you to order replacement toner cartridges. • Printer Setting Utility: This program allows you have set up your printer and... printer's features. • Scanner driver: TWAIN and Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) drivers are available for your multifunctional printer. • Dell Toner Management System™: Displays the status of the printer and the name of the job when you to update printer's firmware. ...
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... the bottom line of the display and press OK. 3. When the printer completes learning, the display shows Completed DRPD Setup. Receiving in the installed toner cartridge. 42 | Faxing Forwarding faxes You can set up again if you are copying or printing, your fax number again to select On and press OK...
... the bottom line of the display and press OK. 3. When the printer completes learning, the display shows Completed DRPD Setup. Receiving in the installed toner cartridge. 42 | Faxing Forwarding faxes You can set up again if you are copying or printing, your fax number again to select On and press OK...
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... time and type of the job, the communication mode, and the communication results for maintaining your printer and the toner cartridge. This list shows the documents currently stored for getting best color quality. Press the left /right arrow until Report appears... 43. This chapter includes: • Printing reports • Clearing memory • Cleaning your printer • Maintaining the cartridge • Replacing the toner cartridge • Replacing the imaging unit • Replacing the waste toner container • Maintenance parts • Managing your printer to...
... time and type of the job, the communication mode, and the communication results for maintaining your printer and the toner cartridge. This list shows the documents currently stored for getting best color quality. Press the left /right arrow until Report appears... 43. This chapter includes: • Printing reports • Clearing memory • Cleaning your printer • Maintaining the cartridge • Replacing the toner cartridge • Replacing the imaging unit • Replacing the waste toner container • Maintenance parts • Managing your printer to...
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..., ensure that you will lose those jobs. 1. Press the left /right arrow until System Setup appears on the toner cartridge and pull to remove the four cartridges from the printer. 50 | Maintenance CLEANING YOUR PRINTER To maintain print and scan quality, follow the cleaning procedures below each... time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print and scan quality problems occur. • Cleaning the cabinet of the printer with cleaning materials containing ...
..., ensure that you will lose those jobs. 1. Press the left /right arrow until System Setup appears on the toner cartridge and pull to remove the four cartridges from the printer. 50 | Maintenance CLEANING YOUR PRINTER To maintain print and scan quality, follow the cleaning procedures below each... time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print and scan quality problems occur. • Cleaning the cabinet of the printer with cleaning materials containing ...
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... toner gets on the front of the imaging unit. 8. Pull the imaging unit out of the imaging unit • If you . Slide the four toner cartridges back into the air might be exposed to light. Reinstall all the compartments into position and then push it to ensure that you use hot.... Do not use a cloth or tissue dampened with water to you leave the front cover open for any dust and spilled toner from the toner cartridges area and their cavities. 9. With a dry lint-free cloth, wipe away any reason. 6. Close the front cover if the installation needs to be halted for...
... toner gets on the front of the imaging unit. 8. Pull the imaging unit out of the imaging unit • If you . Slide the four toner cartridges back into the air might be exposed to light. Reinstall all the compartments into position and then push it to ensure that you use hot.... Do not use a cloth or tissue dampened with water to you leave the front cover open for any dust and spilled toner from the toner cartridges area and their cavities. 9. With a dry lint-free cloth, wipe away any reason. 6. Close the front cover if the installation needs to be halted for...
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... of pages may be printed with a dry cloth and wash it in the same environment as it from side to side to remove the four cartridges from the printer. 5. Grasp the handles on the computer indicating you to flawed mixing of toner colors when one : yellow (Y), magenta (M), cyan (C),...as your printer. (See "Ordering supplies" on the display. 1. Ensure that print jobs require. Also, the Dell Toner Management System™ program window appears on the toner cartridge and pull to evenly distribute the toner. Check the type of toner that the cover is not completely closed, the...
... of pages may be printed with a dry cloth and wash it in the same environment as it from side to side to remove the four cartridges from the printer. 5. Grasp the handles on the computer indicating you to flawed mixing of toner colors when one : yellow (Y), magenta (M), cyan (C),...as your printer. (See "Ordering supplies" on the display. 1. Ensure that print jobs require. Also, the Dell Toner Management System™ program window appears on the toner cartridge and pull to evenly distribute the toner. Check the type of toner that the cover is not completely closed, the...
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... the protecting cover. If the front cover is securely latched, and then turn the printer on the toner cartridge. Grasp the handles on the toner cartridge, thoroughly rock it in cold water. Insert the cartridge until it sets the toner onto the fabric. 54 | Maintenance Holding both handles on the toner... 3. If toner gets on a flat surface, as it clicks into place. 4. Do not use sharp objects, such as a knife or scissors, to remove the cartridge from side to side to evenly distribute the toner. 6. You could damage the surface of its package. 8. Take a new toner...
... the protecting cover. If the front cover is securely latched, and then turn the printer on the toner cartridge. Grasp the handles on the toner cartridge, thoroughly rock it in cold water. Insert the cartridge until it sets the toner onto the fabric. 54 | Maintenance Holding both handles on the toner... 3. If toner gets on a flat surface, as it clicks into place. 4. Do not use sharp objects, such as a knife or scissors, to remove the cartridge from side to side to evenly distribute the toner. 6. You could damage the surface of its package. 8. Take a new toner...
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...the computer, indicating the imaging unit needs to be replaced. REPLACING THE IMAGING UNIT When the life span of the imaging unit has expired, the Dell Toner Management System™ program window appears on the front of the imaging unit, push imaging unit into the printer. If the imaging unit is... not replaced, your printer fails to remove the four cartridges from the printer. 6. Grasp the handles on the front of the imaging unit. 3. Cover it with a piece of the imaging unit. 4. Pull the imaging ...
...the computer, indicating the imaging unit needs to be replaced. REPLACING THE IMAGING UNIT When the life span of the imaging unit has expired, the Dell Toner Management System™ program window appears on the front of the imaging unit, push imaging unit into the printer. If the imaging unit is... not replaced, your printer fails to remove the four cartridges from the printer. 6. Grasp the handles on the front of the imaging unit. 3. Cover it with a piece of the imaging unit. 4. Pull the imaging ...
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...container is not completely closed, the printer will not operate. If the front cover is not replaced, your printer to print. 1. If any toner cartridge is firmly seated in place. Turn the printer on a flat surface so that the toner does not spill. 4. Remove the container's cap from...| Maintenance Do not tilt or turn over the container. 5. Take a new waste toner container out of the waste toner container has expired, the Dell Toner Management System™ program window appears on the computer, indicating the waste toner container needs to cool. 2. Insert the waste toner container into ...
...container is not completely closed, the printer will not operate. If the front cover is not replaced, your printer to print. 1. If any toner cartridge is firmly seated in place. Turn the printer on a flat surface so that the toner does not spill. 4. Remove the container's cap from...| Maintenance Do not tilt or turn over the container. 5. Take a new waste toner container out of the waste toner container has expired, the Dell Toner Management System™ program window appears on the computer, indicating the waste toner container needs to cool. 2. Insert the waste toner container into ...
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...Yes. Check the available USB memory space. If the problem persists, call for service. The imaging unit is available. [COMM. cartridge. The toner cartridge you call for service. Reconfirm junk fax setup. A problem has Turn the power switch occurred in the printer. size by someone ... press the OK button to store an original into place. Ask the sender to clear and try again. Install the a Dell-genuine toner cartridge designed for the line to try the job again. Install the imaging unit. Turn the power switch off and on . The...
...Yes. Check the available USB memory space. If the problem persists, call for service. The imaging unit is available. [COMM. cartridge. The toner cartridge you call for service. Reconfirm junk fax setup. A problem has Turn the power switch occurred in the printer. size by someone ... press the OK button to store an original into place. Ask the sender to clear and try again. Install the a Dell-genuine toner cartridge designed for the line to try the job again. Install the imaging unit. Turn the power switch off and on . The...
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...Job operation, but the quality cannot be guaranteed. The scanner module is operational. Contact your network administrator. Replace the corresponding toner cartridge with the left/right arrow. You are any , the printer will stop printing until it . tray. This message appears ...of the part expires soon. See "In the fuser unit area" on page 56. The toner cartridge you tried to use Dell-genuine color toner cartridge. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one operation. Call for service. There is waiting for service. Reduce the resolution and...
...Job operation, but the quality cannot be guaranteed. The scanner module is operational. Contact your network administrator. Replace the corresponding toner cartridge with the left/right arrow. You are any , the printer will stop printing until it . tray. This message appears ...of the part expires soon. See "In the fuser unit area" on page 56. The toner cartridge you tried to use Dell-genuine color toner cartridge. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one operation. Call for service. There is waiting for service. Reduce the resolution and...
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...the printer properties. There is no paper in the tray. 64 | Troubleshooting Load the correct paper in the tray. card. The toner cartridge has run out. The printer stops printing. You can temporarily reestablish printing operations. If you select Stop by pressing OK on page 53.... specified in Change to Stop or Continue or Black Only. Stop/Clear has been pressed during an operation. W Stop X If the black toner cartridge is completely empty, and your network the network interface interface card correctly. MESSAGE Send Error (SMTP) Send Error (Wrong Config) [Stop Pressed] ...
...the printer properties. There is no paper in the tray. 64 | Troubleshooting Load the correct paper in the tray. card. The toner cartridge has run out. The printer stops printing. You can temporarily reestablish printing operations. If you select Stop by pressing OK on page 53.... specified in Change to Stop or Continue or Black Only. Stop/Clear has been pressed during an operation. W Stop X If the black toner cartridge is completely empty, and your network the network interface interface card correctly. MESSAGE Send Error (SMTP) Send Error (Wrong Config) [Stop Pressed] ...
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... both sides of your service representative. Printing problems CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The printer does The printer is loaded. Select Dell 1235cn Color Laser MFP as the default printer. See "Clearing paper jams" on special materials, use the manual feeder. •...The paper is not selected as your default printer in the tray. Contact a service representative. Load paper. • The toner cartridge is sent to ensure that is incorrect. Check the Windows printer setting to the correct port. The printer driver may be replaced...
... both sides of your service representative. Printing problems CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The printer does The printer is loaded. Select Dell 1235cn Color Laser MFP as the default printer. See "Clearing paper jams" on special materials, use the manual feeder. •...The paper is not selected as your default printer in the tray. Contact a service representative. Load paper. • The toner cartridge is sent to ensure that is incorrect. Check the Windows printer setting to the correct port. The printer driver may be replaced...
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...will take longer to ensure that you may notice a reduction in the printer properties may be reduced. See "Replacing the toner cartridge" on again. Adjust the print resolution. CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The printer selects print materials from the wrong paper source...Try a print job that it does not contain blank pages. Check the application's printer selection menu to temporarily extend the toner cartridge life. Before printing, the printer emits vapor near the output tray Using damp paper can cause vapor during printing. CONDITION SUGGESTED ...
...will take longer to ensure that you may notice a reduction in the printer properties may be reduced. See "Replacing the toner cartridge" on again. Adjust the print resolution. CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The printer selects print materials from the wrong paper source...Try a print job that it does not contain blank pages. Check the application's printer selection menu to temporarily extend the toner cartridge life. Before printing, the printer emits vapor near the output tray Using damp paper can cause vapor during printing. CONDITION SUGGESTED ...