Quick Reference Guide
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... clearance, and consumable replacement. C5, Monarch, or DL Finding Information For more information, see the following documents available on the printer driver. Troubleshooting Clearing jams Æ See "Clearing Jams" in the User's Guide Print quality and other printing problems Æ See... "Troubleshooting" in the User's Guide Common error messages Æ See "Understanding Printer Messages" in the User's Guide support.dell.com Cleaning the Printer Vertical blanks in prints Æ See "Maintaining Your Printer" in the User's Guide An alert for over three seconds.
... clearance, and consumable replacement. C5, Monarch, or DL Finding Information For more information, see the following documents available on the printer driver. Troubleshooting Clearing jams Æ See "Clearing Jams" in the User's Guide Print quality and other printing problems Æ See... "Troubleshooting" in the User's Guide Common error messages Æ See "Understanding Printer Messages" in the User's Guide support.dell.com Cleaning the Printer Vertical blanks in prints Æ See "Maintaining Your Printer" in the User's Guide An alert for over three seconds.
User's Guide
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... Printer 31 Connecting Printer to Computer 31 Turning On the Printer 32 6 Loading Paper 35 7 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Windows 41 Inserting the Drivers and Utility CD 41 Installing Printer Driver 41 For installing host-based printer driver 41 For installing XML Paper Specification (XPS) printer driver 41 8 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Macintosh 45 Installing the Drivers and Software 45 Adding a Printer...
... Printer 31 Connecting Printer to Computer 31 Turning On the Printer 32 6 Loading Paper 35 7 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Windows 41 Inserting the Drivers and Utility CD 41 Installing Printer Driver 41 For installing host-based printer driver 41 For installing XML Paper Specification (XPS) printer driver 41 8 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Macintosh 45 Installing the Drivers and Software 45 Adding a Printer...
User's Guide
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... to Print 79 Canceling a Print Job 80 Canceling From the Operator Panel 80 Canceling a Job From the Computer Running Windows 80 Manual Duplex Printing (Windows Printer Driver Only) 81 Printing a Report Page 82 Printing a Printer Settings Page 82 The Operator Panel 83 The Tool Box 83...
... to Print 79 Canceling a Print Job 80 Canceling From the Operator Panel 80 Canceling a Job From the Computer Running Windows 80 Manual Duplex Printing (Windows Printer Driver Only) 81 Printing a Report Page 82 Printing a Printer Settings Page 82 The Operator Panel 83 The Tool Box 83...
User's Guide
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You can use my printer The Drivers and Utilities CD contains setup video, documentation, and drivers for your printer or advanced technical reference material for experienced users or technicians. Finding Information NOTE: The USB cable is not shipped with your setup video and ... Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to use the CD to install/re-install drivers or access your printer. What are you looking for? • Drivers for my printer • My User's Guide Find it here Drivers and Utilities CD 2 • How to your...
You can use my printer The Drivers and Utilities CD contains setup video, documentation, and drivers for your printer or advanced technical reference material for experienced users or technicians. Finding Information NOTE: The USB cable is not shipped with your setup video and ... Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to use the CD to install/re-install drivers or access your printer. What are you looking for? • Drivers for my printer • My User's Guide Find it here Drivers and Utilities CD 2 • How to your...
User's Guide
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...Tag xxxxxxx Express Service Code 000 000 000 00 The Express Service Code and Service Tag are you looking for components, such as printer driver • Customer Care - Finding Information 19 Upgrade information for ? What are located inside the side door of your region, ...and fill in the requested details to technical service and support questions support.dell.com provides several online tools, • Documentation for my printer Go to support.dell.com • Answers to access help tools and information. Contact information, order status, warranty,...
...Tag xxxxxxx Express Service Code 000 000 000 00 The Express Service Code and Service Tag are you looking for components, such as printer driver • Customer Care - Finding Information 19 Upgrade information for ? What are located inside the side door of your region, ...and fill in the requested details to technical service and support questions support.dell.com provides several online tools, • Documentation for my printer Go to support.dell.com • Answers to access help tools and information. Contact information, order status, warranty,...
User's Guide
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... to print two or more pages on the front and back side of a single sheet of paper. For more information, see "Manual Duplex Printing (Windows Printer Driver Only)" on a single sheet of paper manually. For more information, see the...
... to print two or more pages on the front and back side of a single sheet of paper. For more information, see "Manual Duplex Printing (Windows Printer Driver Only)" on a single sheet of paper manually. For more information, see the...
User's Guide
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11 Insert the paper cover into the printer and then align the paper cover to the marking on the paper tray. 12 Select the paper type from the printer driver if the loaded print media is loaded in the MPF, you must specify the paper size setting by using the printer driver. If a user-specified print media is not standard plain paper. Loading Paper 39
11 Insert the paper cover into the printer and then align the paper cover to the marking on the paper tray. 12 Select the paper type from the printer driver if the loaded print media is loaded in the MPF, you must specify the paper size setting by using the printer driver. If a user-specified print media is not standard plain paper. Loading Paper 39
User's Guide
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... to start Easy Setup Navigator. Installing Printer Driver For installing host-based printer driver 1 Click Software Installation. For installing XML Paper Specification (XPS) printer driver NOTE: Download and install the XPS printer driver at support.dell.com/support NOTE: XPS driver is supported on Computers Running Windows Inserting the Drivers and Utility CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into your computer...
... to start Easy Setup Navigator. Installing Printer Driver For installing host-based printer driver 1 Click Software Installation. For installing XML Paper Specification (XPS) printer driver NOTE: Download and install the XPS printer driver at support.dell.com/support NOTE: XPS driver is supported on Computers Running Windows Inserting the Drivers and Utility CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into your computer...
User's Guide
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.... Click Next. 42 Installing Printer Drivers on the computer, click Continue; If the User Account Control dialog box appears, click Continue. Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 64-bit Edition NOTE: You must log in as the default printer check box. To use this printer as the default printer, select the check box displayed...
.... Click Next. 42 Installing Printer Drivers on the computer, click Continue; If the User Account Control dialog box appears, click Continue. Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 64-bit Edition NOTE: You must log in as the default printer check box. To use this printer as the default printer, select the check box displayed...
User's Guide
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...you do not share your printer, select Do not share this printer. Installing Printer Drivers on the computer, click Yes; Installation starts. 11 If you do not share your printer, select Do not share this printer. If you share your printer, select Share this printer so that others on your... contact your administrator to continue the desired action. 5 Click Add a local printer. 6 Select the port connected to this printer as the default printer, select the Set as an administrator. Click Next. 13 As the driver installation is completed, click Print a test page to print a test page....
...you do not share your printer, select Do not share this printer. Installing Printer Drivers on the computer, click Yes; Installation starts. 11 If you do not share your printer, select Do not share this printer. If you share your printer, select Share this printer so that others on your... contact your administrator to continue the desired action. 5 Click Add a local printer. 6 Select the port connected to this printer as the default printer, select the Set as an administrator. Click Next. 13 As the driver installation is completed, click Print a test page to print a test page....
User's Guide
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... X 10.5 or Later Version(s) 1 Turn on Computers Running Macintosh 8 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Macintosh Download and install the printer drivers and software for Macintosh operating system at support.dell.com/support Installing the Drivers and Software 1 After downloading the drivers and software, double-click the Dell 1250c Installer icon, and then click Continue. 2 Click Continue on the...
... X 10.5 or Later Version(s) 1 Turn on Computers Running Macintosh 8 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Macintosh Download and install the printer drivers and software for Macintosh operating system at support.dell.com/support Installing the Drivers and Software 1 After downloading the drivers and software, double-click the Dell 1250c Installer icon, and then click Continue. 2 Click Continue on the...
User's Guide
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... automatically selected. 7 Click Add. 46 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Macintosh Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.4.11 1 Turn on the printer. 2 Connect the USB cable between the printer and Macintosh computer. 3 Start Printer Setup Utility. Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.3.9 1 Turn on the printer. 2 Connect the USB cable between the printer and the Macintosh computer. 3 Start...
... automatically selected. 7 Click Add. 46 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Macintosh Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.4.11 1 Turn on the printer. 2 Connect the USB cable between the printer and Macintosh computer. 3 Start Printer Setup Utility. Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.3.9 1 Turn on the printer. 2 Connect the USB cable between the printer and the Macintosh computer. 3 Start...
User's Guide
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When printing on envelopes: • Use only high-quality envelopes that you are designed for use in laser printers. • Set the print media source to MPF. Have excessive curl or twist - Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, embossing - Before buying...correct size of 205°C (401°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions. You can withstand temperatures of envelope from the printer driver. • For best performance, use envelopes made from 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) paper. Use metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding ...
When printing on envelopes: • Use only high-quality envelopes that you are designed for use in laser printers. • Set the print media source to MPF. Have excessive curl or twist - Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, embossing - Before buying...correct size of 205°C (401°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions. You can withstand temperatures of envelope from the printer driver. • For best performance, use envelopes made from 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) paper. Use metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding ...
User's Guide
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... codes. • Do not use label sheets with laser printers. Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes Labels Your printer can print on labels: • Use labels that can be able to Label from edges. Adhesive material contaminates your printer and could void your warranty. NOTICE: Before buying large... quantities of any print media, it is recommended that zone coating of the adhesive is done at least 1 mm (0.04 inches) away from the printer driver. • Do not load labels together with paper in a jam. • Do not use with a slick backing material. When selecting labels:...
... codes. • Do not use label sheets with laser printers. Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes Labels Your printer can print on labels: • Use labels that can be able to Label from edges. Adhesive material contaminates your printer and could void your warranty. NOTICE: Before buying large... quantities of any print media, it is recommended that zone coating of the adhesive is done at least 1 mm (0.04 inches) away from the printer driver. • Do not load labels together with paper in a jam. • Do not use with a slick backing material. When selecting labels:...
User's Guide
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...) Y Letter (8.5x11 in) Y Legal (8.5x14 in) Y Folio (8.5x13 in) Y Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in) Y Custom*2*3 Y *1 You can set the custom size from the printer driver. NOTE: Not available when the XPS Printer Driver is used. *2 Custom width: 76.2 mm (3.00 inches) to 215.9 mm (8.50 inches) The maximum width for envelope (DL LEF): 220 mm...
...) Y Letter (8.5x11 in) Y Legal (8.5x14 in) Y Folio (8.5x13 in) Y Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in) Y Custom*2*3 Y *1 You can set the custom size from the printer driver. NOTE: Not available when the XPS Printer Driver is used. *2 Custom width: 76.2 mm (3.00 inches) to 215.9 mm (8.50 inches) The maximum width for envelope (DL LEF): 220 mm...
User's Guide
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... C5 Load envelopes with the print-side facing up , the flap side facing down, and the flap turned to specify the envelope setting on the printer driver. If not specified, the print image will be rotated 180 degrees. Loading Envelopes NOTE: When you .
... C5 Load envelopes with the print-side facing up , the flap side facing down, and the flap turned to specify the envelope setting on the printer driver. If not specified, the print image will be rotated 180 degrees. Loading Envelopes NOTE: When you .
User's Guide
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However, the letterhead must be inserted top edge first with the print side facing up. NOTE: To confirm the correct orientation of MPF with the print side facing down when loading paper into the MPF. 66 Loading Print Media Loading Letterhead The letterhead must be toward the top edge of each print media such as envelopes, see the instruction on the Envelope/Paper Setup Navigator on the printer driver.
However, the letterhead must be inserted top edge first with the print side facing up. NOTE: To confirm the correct orientation of MPF with the print side facing down when loading paper into the MPF. 66 Loading Print Media Loading Letterhead The letterhead must be toward the top edge of each print media such as envelopes, see the instruction on the Envelope/Paper Setup Navigator on the printer driver.
User's Guide
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... In power saver mode - - - - Warnings The following table shows the warning conditions. Printing - - - - - - Warming up - - - - - - See "Manual Duplex Printing (Windows Printer Driver Only)" on page 81. Canceling - - - - - - Calibrating - - - - - - On Diagnosis when starting - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 Printer Status Jam Toner Error Ready Start Manual Load /Data Duplex Paper - - - - - - Ready - - - - - - Initializing NVM - - - - - - Waiting for manual duplex printing. *1 *1 Load...
... In power saver mode - - - - Warnings The following table shows the warning conditions. Printing - - - - - - Warming up - - - - - - See "Manual Duplex Printing (Windows Printer Driver Only)" on page 81. Canceling - - - - - - Calibrating - - - - - - On Diagnosis when starting - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 Printer Status Jam Toner Error Ready Start Manual Load /Data Duplex Paper - - - - - - Ready - - - - - - Initializing NVM - - - - - - Waiting for manual duplex printing. *1 *1 Load...
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... 75 Press the (Cancel) button to clear the message and cancel the current print job. See "Canceling a Print Job" on the printer driver does not match the configuration of the printer set on page 80. PDL (Page Description Language) error Press the (Cancel) button to cancel the current print job. Memory overflow Press...
... 75 Press the (Cancel) button to clear the message and cancel the current print job. See "Canceling a Print Job" on the printer driver does not match the configuration of the printer set on page 80. PDL (Page Description Language) error Press the (Cancel) button to cancel the current print job. Memory overflow Press...