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...various environments • You can print multiple image copies from the original document on one single sheet of paper. • This printer automatically conserves electricity by substantially reducing power consumption when not in various sizes: letterhead, envelopes, labels, custom-sized media, postcards,.... See Software section. Print in color and use preprinted forms and letterhead with words, such as Macintosh systems. • Your printer is equipped with a number of special features that improve the quality of the documents you can print multiple pages on a single ...
...various environments • You can print multiple image copies from the original document on one single sheet of paper. • This printer automatically conserves electricity by substantially reducing power consumption when not in various sizes: letterhead, envelopes, labels, custom-sized media, postcards,.... See Software section. Print in color and use preprinted forms and letterhead with words, such as Macintosh systems. • Your printer is equipped with a number of special features that improve the quality of the documents you can print multiple pages on a single ...
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...the reference page for the additional detailed information. (See page 1 for installing and using the printer. ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE This user's guide provides information about basic understanding of the printer function and feature. Following table offers the conventions of this guide for more detailed information on ...DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE Used for texts on the display or actual prints on each step during the actual usage. Used to protect the printer from possible mechanical damage or malfunction. a. Some terms in this guide are used interchangeably, as detailed explanation on the...
...the reference page for the additional detailed information. (See page 1 for installing and using the printer. ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE This user's guide provides information about basic understanding of the printer function and feature. Following table offers the conventions of this guide for more detailed information on ...DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE Used for texts on the display or actual prints on each step during the actual usage. Used to protect the printer from possible mechanical damage or malfunction. a. Some terms in this guide are used interchangeably, as detailed explanation on the...
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...step-by-step instructions for using your printer from the Manual folder on setting up your printer and this requires that you with help screen, click Help from the Dell website, www.dell.com and support.dell.com. 4 | Features of your new laser printer This user's guide also contains a ...Software section to provide you with your printer in various operating systems, and how to use the included software...
...step-by-step instructions for using your printer from the Manual folder on setting up your printer and this requires that you with help screen, click Help from the Dell website, www.dell.com and support.dell.com. 4 | Features of your new laser printer This user's guide also contains a ...Software section to provide you with your printer in various operating systems, and how to use the included software...
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...After reading this user's guide mean: WARNING CAUTION CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in the risk of any kind into the printer. 12. This can diminish performance, and may result in severe personal injury or death. Do NOT touch. It may expose you and ... section, keep it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the printer. Do NOT disassemble. Follow them . 9. If an operating instruction appears to you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Do not use liquid...
...After reading this user's guide mean: WARNING CAUTION CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in the risk of any kind into the printer. 12. This can diminish performance, and may result in severe personal injury or death. Do NOT touch. It may expose you and ... section, keep it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the printer. Do NOT disassemble. Follow them . 9. If an operating instruction appears to you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Do not use liquid...
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...Avoid using a cord which is damaged or frayed. • If liquid has been spilled into the printer. • If the printer has been exposed to rain or water. • If the printer does not operate properly after instructions have purchased (due to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:...Improper adjustment of the lightning storm. 16. The Power cord supplied with 110 V printer, then it should be 16 AWGa or bigger. 17. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 19. Unplug the printer from the telephone jack, computer and AC wall outlet and refer servicing to different voltage...
...Avoid using a cord which is damaged or frayed. • If liquid has been spilled into the printer. • If the printer has been exposed to rain or water. • If the printer does not operate properly after instructions have purchased (due to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:...Improper adjustment of the lightning storm. 16. The Power cord supplied with 110 V printer, then it should be 16 AWGa or bigger. 17. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 19. Unplug the printer from the telephone jack, computer and AC wall outlet and refer servicing to different voltage...
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... 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 Microsoft® Windows® 17 Macintosh 18... Setting up the network 18 Supported operation environments 18 Configuring network protocol via the printer 18 Using the SetIP program 18 Installing the driver software 19 20 Printer's basic settings 20 Altitude adjustment 20 Changing the display language 20 Setting the date and time ...
... 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 Microsoft® Windows® 17 Macintosh 18... Setting up the network 18 Supported operation environments 18 Configuring network protocol via the printer 18 Using the SetIP program 18 Installing the driver software 19 20 Printer's basic settings 20 Altitude adjustment 20 Changing the display language 20 Setting the date and time ...
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... 48 Printing directly from a digital camera MAINTENANCE 49 Printing reports 49 49 Printing a report 49 Adjusting the color contrast 50 Clearing memory 50 Cleaning 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... 62 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
... 48 Printing directly from a digital camera MAINTENANCE 49 Printing reports 49 49 Printing a report 49 Adjusting the color contrast 50 Clearing memory 50 Cleaning 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... 62 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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contents 70 Common Macintosh problems ORDERING SUPPLIES 71 Supplies 71 71 How to purchase SPECIFICATIONS 72 General specifications 72 73 Printer specifications 73 Scanner specifications 73 Copier specifications 74 Facsimile specifications GLOSSARY 75 INDEX 79 10 | Contents
contents 70 Common Macintosh problems ORDERING SUPPLIES 71 Supplies 71 71 How to purchase SPECIFICATIONS 72 General specifications 72 73 Printer specifications 73 Scanner specifications 73 Copier specifications 74 Facsimile specifications GLOSSARY 75 INDEX 79 10 | Contents
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... • 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 3 Control panel 4 Output support 5 Front cover 6 Front cover handle 7 Tray 1 8 Document input tray 9 Document output...
... • 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 3 Control panel 4 Output support 5 Front cover 6 Front cover handle 7 Tray 1 8 Document input tray 9 Document output...
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...a number or enters alphanumeric 13 Number keypad characters. Ensure that you print a large number of your printer. When entering characters, use right key to a single side of paper. CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW Dell 1235cn 1 ID Copy You can copy both sides of an ID card (e.g., driver's license) to add empty... In ready mode, redials the last number, or in Color mode. • All illustrations on this user's guide may differ from your printer depending on page 46. 3 Display Shows the current status and prompts during an operation. 4 Toner colors The toner colors shown below the LCD...
...a number or enters alphanumeric 13 Number keypad characters. Ensure that you print a large number of your printer. When entering characters, use right key to a single side of paper. CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW Dell 1235cn 1 ID Copy You can copy both sides of an ID card (e.g., driver's license) to add empty... In ready mode, redials the last number, or in Color mode. • All illustrations on this user's guide may differ from your printer depending on page 46. 3 Display Shows the current status and prompts during an operation. 4 Toner colors The toner colors shown below the LCD...
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... toner cartridge is pressed, it . See "Understanding display messages" on error messages. Green Blinking • • When the green LED blinks slowly, the printer is in the Troubleshooting section will guide you to "Understanding display messages" on page 62. • The toner cartridge is waiting for more information on... page 62 for the error to be replaced, the Status LED turns red and the display shows the message. On • The printer is low or needs to on page 71. When data is received, or any button is empty, exhausted, or needs to be used....
... toner cartridge is pressed, it . See "Understanding display messages" on error messages. Green Blinking • • When the green LED blinks slowly, the printer is in the Troubleshooting section will guide you to "Understanding display messages" on page 62. • The toner cartridge is waiting for more information on... page 62 for the error to be replaced, the Status LED turns red and the display shows the message. On • The printer is low or needs to on page 71. When data is received, or any button is empty, exhausted, or needs to be used....
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These menus can be accessed by pressing Menu. Refer to set up the printer or use the printer's functions. Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. Gray Enhance Copy Setup Scan Feature Change Default Copies Copy Collation ... Cancel Job Fax Setup Sending Redial Times Redial Term Prefix Dial ECM Mode Send Report Image TCR Dial Mode Receiving Receive Mode Ring to your printer. User Auth List Maintenance CLR Empty Msg Supplies Life Color Serial Number System Setup Machine Setup Machine ID Machine Fax No. Auto Continue Import Setting...
These menus can be accessed by pressing Menu. Refer to set up the printer or use the printer's functions. Some menus may not appear in the display depending on options or models. Gray Enhance Copy Setup Scan Feature Change Default Copies Copy Collation ... Cancel Job Fax Setup Sending Redial Times Redial Term Prefix Dial ECM Mode Send Report Image TCR Dial Mode Receiving Receive Mode Ring to your printer. User Auth List Maintenance CLR Empty Msg Supplies Life Color Serial Number System Setup Machine Setup Machine ID Machine Fax No. Auto Continue Import Setting...
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... editor and to send the image by your printer drivers: Printer driver FEATURE WINDOWS MACINTOSH Color mode O O Printer quality option O O Poster printing O X Multiple pages per sheet O O (N-up printer's other options from your computer desktop. The Dell Toner Management System™ window also displays the... level of the job when you have set up printer's other options from SmarThru. You can use your multifunctional printer. • Dell Toner Management System™: Displays the status of the printer and the name of toner remaining and allows you to ...
... editor and to send the image by your printer drivers: Printer driver FEATURE WINDOWS MACINTOSH Color mode O O Printer quality option O O Poster printing O X Multiple pages per sheet O O (N-up printer's other options from your computer desktop. The Dell Toner Management System™ window also displays the... level of the job when you have set up printer's other options from SmarThru. You can use your multifunctional printer. • Dell Toner Management System™: Displays the status of the printer and the name of toner remaining and allows you to ...
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...surface so that all the enclosed items. 3. Turn the printer on page 20 for setting up the hardware which can damage the printer or result in the Quick Install Guide. Refer to the altitude setting to the printer. 6. Unpack the printer and check all the cables are connected to optimize your ...hardware • System requirements • Setting up the network • Printer's basic settings SETTING UP THE HARDWARE This section shows the steps to set the printer close to open covers and trays. Ensure you move the printer, do not tilt or turn it upside down. The area should be...
...surface so that all the enclosed items. 3. Turn the printer on page 20 for setting up the hardware which can damage the printer or result in the Quick Install Guide. Refer to the altitude setting to the printer. 6. Unpack the printer and check all the cables are connected to optimize your ...hardware • System requirements • Setting up the network • Printer's basic settings SETTING UP THE HARDWARE This section shows the steps to set the printer close to open covers and trays. Ensure you move the printer, do not tilt or turn it upside down. The area should be...
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... only be performed by users with Administrator rights. • Windows Terminal Service is compatable with this printer. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the following requirements: Microsoft® Windows® Your printer supports the following Windows operating systems. OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIREMENT (RECOMMENDED) CPU RAM FREE HDD SPACE Windows...
... only be performed by users with Administrator rights. • Windows Terminal Service is compatable with this printer. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the following requirements: Microsoft® Windows® Your printer supports the following Windows operating systems. OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIREMENT (RECOMMENDED) CPU RAM FREE HDD SPACE Windows...
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... operation environments The following procedure is applicable when the printer is connected to the network with your machine. Ensure your printer is being used as a network printer. See "Printing reports" on Windows XP. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs → Dell → Dell printers → Dell 1235cn Color Laser MFP → SetIP. 3. If you enter the...
... operation environments The following procedure is applicable when the printer is connected to the network with your machine. Ensure your printer is being used as a network printer. See "Printing reports" on Windows XP. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs → Dell → Dell printers → Dell 1235cn Color Laser MFP → SetIP. 3. If you enter the...
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...See "Printing reports" on the list, click Update to refresh the list, or select Add TCP/IP Port to reinstall the printer driver. Select the printer you want to install from the list and then click Next. • If you must change the paper size after the ... the installation window does not appear, click Start → Run. Type X:\Setup.exe, replacing "X" with the letter which represents your printer. 2. To add the printer to the network. After the installation is complete. Connect the network cable to match the paper you usually use a different Windows location,...
...See "Printing reports" on the list, click Update to refresh the list, or select Add TCP/IP Port to reinstall the printer driver. Select the printer you want to install from the list and then click Next. • If you must change the paper size after the ... the installation window does not appear, click Start → Run. Type X:\Setup.exe, replacing "X" with the letter which represents your printer. 2. To add the printer to the network. After the installation is complete. Connect the network cable to match the paper you usually use a different Windows location,...
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...to save the time and date. Press OK when Machine Setup appears. 3. Click Start → All Programs → Dell → Dell Printers → Dell 1235cn Color Laser MFP → Printer Setting Utility. Press the left /right arrow to move the cursor under the AM or PM indicator, pressing the *...or # button immediately moves the cursor to set the printer's default settings. Press Stop/Clear to return to select the ...
...to save the time and date. Press OK when Machine Setup appears. 3. Click Start → All Programs → Dell → Dell Printers → Dell 1235cn Color Laser MFP → Printer Setting Utility. Press the left /right arrow to move the cursor under the AM or PM indicator, pressing the *...or # button immediately moves the cursor to set the printer's default settings. Press Stop/Clear to return to select the ...
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.... Press the left / right arrow button to enter the letter O, press 6, labeled with the character you enter your name or your printer to reduce power consumption when it switches to ready mode. Press On Hook Dial. Press Stop/Clear to save modes Power Save mode Power... 1. You can adjust the speaker volume only when the telephone line is not in the telephone number. Press the left /right arrow until the remote printer answers. For details, see the below section. 2. In such cases, you press 6, the display shows a different letter, M, N, O, m, n, o and finally 6. Auto ...
.... Press the left / right arrow button to enter the letter O, press 6, labeled with the character you enter your name or your printer to reduce power consumption when it switches to ready mode. Press On Hook Dial. Press Stop/Clear to save modes Power Save mode Power... 1. You can adjust the speaker volume only when the telephone line is not in the telephone number. Press the left /right arrow until the remote printer answers. For details, see the below section. 2. In such cases, you press 6, the display shows a different letter, M, N, O, m, n, o and finally 6. Auto ...
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...ADF. To get hurt. • When scanning or copying, do not look at the top left corner of the paper in the ADF, the printer gives it priority over your hands. Lift and open while copying may affect copy quality and toner consumption. • Dust on the scanner glass. ... - curled or rolled paper - Loading originals and print media | 23 Flex or fan the edge of paper (75 g/m2, 20 lb bond) for your printer. torn paper • Remove all staples and paper clips before loading. • Ensure any glue, ink, or correction fluid on special print materials • ...
...ADF. To get hurt. • When scanning or copying, do not look at the top left corner of the paper in the ADF, the printer gives it priority over your hands. Lift and open while copying may affect copy quality and toner consumption. • Dust on the scanner glass. ... - curled or rolled paper - Loading originals and print media | 23 Flex or fan the edge of paper (75 g/m2, 20 lb bond) for your printer. torn paper • Remove all staples and paper clips before loading. • Ensure any glue, ink, or correction fluid on special print materials • ...