User's Guide
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13 Understanding the Tool Box Menus . . . . 87 Printer Settings Report 87 Printer Information 87 Menu Settings 88 Reports 89 Printer Maintenance 90 System Settings 90 Paper Density 92 Adjust BTR 92 Adjust Fuser 93 Color Registration Adjustment 94 Adjust Altitude 95 Reset Defaults 96 Non-Dell Toner 96 BTR Refresh Mode 97 Diagnosis 97 Chart Print 98...
13 Understanding the Tool Box Menus . . . . 87 Printer Settings Report 87 Printer Information 87 Menu Settings 88 Reports 89 Printer Maintenance 90 System Settings 90 Paper Density 92 Adjust BTR 92 Adjust Fuser 93 Color Registration Adjustment 94 Adjust Altitude 95 Reset Defaults 96 Non-Dell Toner 96 BTR Refresh Mode 97 Diagnosis 97 Chart Print 98...
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Cleaning Inside the Printer 122 Cleaning the Color Toner Density (CTD) Sensor . . . . 125 Adjusting Color Registration 126 Performing Auto Correct 127 Printing the Color Registration Chart 127 Determining Values 128 Entering Values 129 17 Clearing Jams 131 Avoiding Jams 131 Identifying the Location of Paper Jams 132 Clearing Paper Jams From the Front of the Printer . . . 133...
Cleaning Inside the Printer 122 Cleaning the Color Toner Density (CTD) Sensor . . . . 125 Adjusting Color Registration 126 Performing Auto Correct 127 Printing the Color Registration Chart 127 Determining Values 128 Entering Values 129 17 Clearing Jams 131 Avoiding Jams 131 Identifying the Location of Paper Jams 132 Clearing Paper Jams From the Front of the Printer . . . 133...
User's Guide
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... order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from the drop-down menu, and then click Desktop(create shortcut) on the toolbar. For information on other documentation included with your printer, see "Express Service Code and Service Tag" on your Dell printer Service Tag ready. 1 Dell™ 1250c Color Printer User's Guide Click the links to x:\abc\Dell Printers\Additional Color Software\Reorder...
... order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from the drop-down menu, and then click Desktop(create shortcut) on the toolbar. For information on other documentation included with your printer, see "Express Service Code and Service Tag" on your Dell printer Service Tag ready. 1 Dell™ 1250c Color Printer User's Guide Click the links to x:\abc\Dell Printers\Additional Color Software\Reorder...
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4 About the Printer This chapter provides an overview of your Dell™ 1250c Color Printer. Front View 1 2 3 4 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 1 Operator Panel 3 Output Tray Extension 5 Toner Access Cover 7 Paper Width Guides 9 Front Cover 11 MPF Extension 2 Output Tray 4 Print Head Cleaning Rod 6 Power Switch 8 Multipurpose Feeder (MPF) 10 Length Guide 12 Paper Cover About the Printer 23
4 About the Printer This chapter provides an overview of your Dell™ 1250c Color Printer. Front View 1 2 3 4 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 1 Operator Panel 3 Output Tray Extension 5 Toner Access Cover 7 Paper Width Guides 9 Front Cover 11 MPF Extension 2 Output Tray 4 Print Head Cleaning Rod 6 Power Switch 8 Multipurpose Feeder (MPF) 10 Length Guide 12 Paper Cover About the Printer 23
User's Guide
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... list. 3 If ordering from the web: a Select a web address from Dell on the Internet when using a networked printer. The Dell 1250c Color Printer - Dell supplies web site appears. Service Tag xxxxxxx Express Service Code 000 000 000 00 About the Printer 27 Enter the IP address of your printer. You can order consumables from the Select Reorder URL list...
... list. 3 If ordering from the web: a Select a web address from Dell on the Internet when using a networked printer. The Dell 1250c Color Printer - Dell supplies web site appears. Service Tag xxxxxxx Express Service Code 000 000 000 00 About the Printer 27 Enter the IP address of your printer. You can order consumables from the Select Reorder URL list...
User's Guide
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...Print Paper Density Adjust BTR Default Print Paper Size Low Toner Alert Message Plain Label Plain Displays the time taken by the printer before it enters Deep Sleep mode after it cancels jobs that the printer waits for monochrome printing. Displays the amount of time ... Settings Purpose: To display the current settings of the transfer roller for color printing. Displays the time taken by the printer before it finishes a job. Displays the voltage setting of your printer. Printing Speed (Color) Printing Speed (Monochrome) Displays the speed for plain paper. 88 Understanding...
...Print Paper Density Adjust BTR Default Print Paper Size Low Toner Alert Message Plain Label Plain Displays the time taken by the printer before it enters Deep Sleep mode after it cancels jobs that the printer waits for monochrome printing. Displays the amount of time ... Settings Purpose: To display the current settings of the transfer roller for color printing. Displays the time taken by the printer before it finishes a job. Displays the voltage setting of your printer. Printing Speed (Color) Printing Speed (Monochrome) Displays the speed for plain paper. 88 Understanding...
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... Altitude Displays the altitude of the transfer roller for envelopes. Recycled Displays the voltage setting of the location where the printer is installed. Coated Displays the voltage setting of the transfer roller for recycled paper. Envelope Displays the voltage setting of... the fuser for coated paper. Label Displays the temperature setting of the fuser for coated paper. Non-Dell Toner Displays whether to automatically adjust color registration. Covers Displays the voltage setting of another manufacturer. Envelope Displays the temperature setting of the fuser for...
... Altitude Displays the altitude of the transfer roller for envelopes. Recycled Displays the voltage setting of the location where the printer is installed. Coated Displays the voltage setting of the transfer roller for recycled paper. Envelope Displays the voltage setting of... the fuser for coated paper. Label Displays the temperature setting of the fuser for coated paper. Non-Dell Toner Displays whether to automatically adjust color registration. Covers Displays the voltage setting of another manufacturer. Envelope Displays the temperature setting of the fuser for...
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... tab contains the System Settings, Paper Density, Adjust BTR, Adjust Fuser, Color Registration Adjustment, Adjust Altitude, Reset Defaults, Non-Dell Toner, and BTR Refresh Mode pages. NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are printed in the paper size specified in printer settings. Click to print the completed jobs history. Values: Sleep*1 Deep Sleep 5 minutes...
... tab contains the System Settings, Paper Density, Adjust BTR, Adjust Fuser, Color Registration Adjustment, Adjust Altitude, Reset Defaults, Non-Dell Toner, and BTR Refresh Mode pages. NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are printed in the paper size specified in printer settings. Click to print the completed jobs history. Values: Sleep*1 Deep Sleep 5 minutes...
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.... Resetting Defaults After executing this case, click the name of Dell 1250c Color Printer listed in a new toner cartridge. Refresh Mode Purpose: To use up a toner cartridge when you need to replace it before the end of the page. NOTE: 1 Click Start All Programs Dell Printers Dell 1250c Color Printer Tool Box. The Reset Defaults page is displayed...
.... Resetting Defaults After executing this case, click the name of Dell 1250c Color Printer listed in a new toner cartridge. Refresh Mode Purpose: To use up a toner cartridge when you need to replace it before the end of the page. NOTE: 1 Click Start All Programs Dell Printers Dell 1250c Color Printer Tool Box. The Reset Defaults page is displayed...
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... the toner level of your printer. You can launch the Dell Supplies Management System dialog box from the All Programs menu or the desktop icon. The Dell Supplies Management System window appears. 2 Select your printer from the web. 1 Click Start All Programs Dell Printers Additional Color Laser Software Dell Supplies Management System. Windows® Printer Status...
... the toner level of your printer. You can launch the Dell Supplies Management System dialog box from the All Programs menu or the desktop icon. The Dell Supplies Management System window appears. 2 Select your printer from the web. 1 Click Start All Programs Dell Printers Additional Color Laser Software Dell Supplies Management System. Windows® Printer Status...
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.... An error has occurred and the printer requires your attention to open Preferences. NOTE: If you receive no response from the printer, the Unknown toner image is functioning properly. NOTE: The Info (i) button appears on the lower-right corner of each color if the printer is displayed. • Printer error image Displays an indication image when...
.... An error has occurred and the printer requires your attention to open Preferences. NOTE: If you receive no response from the printer, the Unknown toner image is functioning properly. NOTE: The Info (i) button appears on the lower-right corner of each color if the printer is displayed. • Printer error image Displays an indication image when...
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Installing a Toner Cartridge 1 Unpack a new toner cartridge of the desired color and shake it . NOTE: Ensure that the color of the toner. 2 Remove the tape from the toner cartridge. 120 Maintaining Your Printer NOTE: Handle the toner cartridge carefully to distribute the toner evenly. CAUTION: Always pull the cartridge out slowly so that on the handle before replacing it five to six times to avoid spillage of the new toner cartridge matches that you do not spill any toner.
Installing a Toner Cartridge 1 Unpack a new toner cartridge of the desired color and shake it . NOTE: Ensure that the color of the toner. 2 Remove the tape from the toner cartridge. 120 Maintaining Your Printer NOTE: Handle the toner cartridge carefully to distribute the toner evenly. CAUTION: Always pull the cartridge out slowly so that on the handle before replacing it five to six times to avoid spillage of the new toner cartridge matches that you do not spill any toner.
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Y Cleaning the Color Toner Density (CTD) Sensor CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, always turn off the printer and disconnect the power cable from the grounded outlet before performing maintenance. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned off. 2 Push the rear cover release handle and open the rear cover. 10 Replace the other three cartridges as well. 11 Close the toner access cover. Maintaining Your Printer 125
Y Cleaning the Color Toner Density (CTD) Sensor CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, always turn off the printer and disconnect the power cable from the grounded outlet before performing maintenance. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned off. 2 Push the rear cover release handle and open the rear cover. 10 Replace the other three cartridges as well. 11 Close the toner access cover. Maintaining Your Printer 125
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... is out of alignment Action 1 Execute auto color registration adjustment. 1 Launch the Tool Box, and click Color Registration Adjustment on the Printer Maintenance tab. 3 Click the Start button next to action 2. No Go to Auto Correct. The task is complete. See "Cleaning the Color Toner Density (CTD) Sensor" on page 125. 2 Launch the Tool Box...
... is out of alignment Action 1 Execute auto color registration adjustment. 1 Launch the Tool Box, and click Color Registration Adjustment on the Printer Maintenance tab. 3 Click the Start button next to action 2. No Go to Auto Correct. The task is complete. See "Cleaning the Color Toner Density (CTD) Sensor" on page 125. 2 Launch the Tool Box...
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... Carbonless copy paper, 51 CCP, 51 Chart Print, 98 Cleaning Inside the Printer, 122 Cleaning the Color Toner Density (CTD) Sensor, 125 Clearing jam, 131 Clearing Paper Jams From the Back of the Printer, 134 Clearing Paper Jams From the Front of the Printer, 133 Clearing Paper Jams From the Output Tray, 136 Coated, 93...
... Carbonless copy paper, 51 CCP, 51 Chart Print, 98 Cleaning Inside the Printer, 122 Cleaning the Color Toner Density (CTD) Sensor, 125 Clearing jam, 131 Clearing Paper Jams From the Back of the Printer, 134 Clearing Paper Jams From the Front of the Printer, 133 Clearing Paper Jams From the Output Tray, 136 Coated, 93...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Service Tag Express Service Code xxxxxxx 000 000 000 00 Loading Letterhead Load the letterhead in the multipurpose feeder. Dell™ 1250c Color Printer Quick Reference Guide About Your Printer 1 2 3 4 12 1 Operator Panel 3 Output Tray Extension 5 Toner Access Cover 7 Paper Width Guides 9 Front Cover 11 MPF Extension 11 10 9 8 76 5 2 Output Tray 4 Print Head Cleaning Rod...
... Service Tag Express Service Code xxxxxxx 000 000 000 00 Loading Letterhead Load the letterhead in the multipurpose feeder. Dell™ 1250c Color Printer Quick Reference Guide About Your Printer 1 2 3 4 12 1 Operator Panel 3 Output Tray Extension 5 Toner Access Cover 7 Paper Width Guides 9 Front Cover 11 MPF Extension 11 10 9 8 76 5 2 Output Tray 4 Print Head Cleaning Rod...