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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 6... • Indicates that a paper jam occurred or the rear cover is open. 2 (Toner) indicator • Indicates that the toner is loaded or a paper jam occurred in the printer with the print-side facing up. www.dell.com | support.dell.com September 2010 Locating the Service Tag Service Tag Express Service Code xxxxxxx 000...
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 6... • Indicates that a paper jam occurred or the rear cover is open. 2 (Toner) indicator • Indicates that the toner is loaded or a paper jam occurred in the printer with the print-side facing up. www.dell.com | support.dell.com September 2010 Locating the Service Tag Service Tag Express Service Code xxxxxxx 000...
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... tools or instruments. 1 3 1 Output Tray 2 2 Transfer Belt 3 Fuser Release lever 4 Rear Cover 5 Front Cover 6 Multipurpose Feeder (MPF) 4 6 5 Printing the Printer Settings Page 1 Ensure that the green LED on the (Ready/Data) indicator is printed. Access to be rotated 180 degrees. C5, Monarch, or DL Finding... on the Drivers and Utilities disc. • Setup Guide Setup instructions for the CTD sensor appears Æ See "Maintaining Your Printer" in the User's Guide Replacing Toners To replace toners Æ See "Maintaining Your Printer" in the User's Guide support.dell.com
... tools or instruments. 1 3 1 Output Tray 2 2 Transfer Belt 3 Fuser Release lever 4 Rear Cover 5 Front Cover 6 Multipurpose Feeder (MPF) 4 6 5 Printing the Printer Settings Page 1 Ensure that the green LED on the (Ready/Data) indicator is printed. Access to be rotated 180 degrees. C5, Monarch, or DL Finding... on the Drivers and Utilities disc. • Setup Guide Setup instructions for the CTD sensor appears Æ See "Maintaining Your Printer" in the User's Guide Replacing Toners To replace toners Æ See "Maintaining Your Printer" in the User's Guide support.dell.com
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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...
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...on the submenu that appears. 2 Visit the Dell Printer Supplies website at www.dell.com/supplies, or order Dell printer supplies by phone. b Click the file DLRMM.EXE. d Choose Send To from Dell: 1 Double-click the icon on your desktop. Dell™ 1250c Color Printer User's Guide 15 a Navigate to the left... below. For best service, have your printer, see "Express Service Code and Service Tag" on other documentation included with your Dell printer Service Tag ready. If you cannot find the icon on page 17. To order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from the drop-down...
...on the submenu that appears. 2 Visit the Dell Printer Supplies website at www.dell.com/supplies, or order Dell printer supplies by phone. b Click the file DLRMM.EXE. d Choose Send To from Dell: 1 Double-click the icon on your desktop. Dell™ 1250c Color Printer User's Guide 15 a Navigate to the left... below. For best service, have your printer, see "Express Service Code and Service Tag" on other documentation included with your Dell printer Service Tag ready. If you cannot find the icon on page 17. To order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from the drop-down...
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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 4 About the Printer This chapter provides an overview of your Dell™ 1250c Color Printer.
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b Click the Visit Dell Printer supplies ordering web site. The Dell 1250c Color Printer - The Service Tag is located inside the toner access cover of your printer in your web browser, launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, and click the Order Supplies at: to order toner for your printer. Dell Supplies Management System screen appears. Dell supplies web site appears. Ordering Supplies You can...
b Click the Visit Dell Printer supplies ordering web site. The Dell 1250c Color Printer - The Service Tag is located inside the toner access cover of your printer in your web browser, launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, and click the Order Supplies at: to order toner for your printer. Dell Supplies Management System screen appears. Dell supplies web site appears. Ordering Supplies You can...
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...running the length of the paper, or grain short, running the width of the printer to use also provide acceptable print quality. Smoothness The degree of paper. Grain is too rough, the toner does not fuse to high temperatures. Paper containing fibers such as cotton possess characteristics ... the paper in its performance. unwrapped, even in the paper feeder, can result in degraded paper handling. Business paper designed for laser printers. 50 Print Media Guidelines Moisture Content The amount of moisture in a sheet of paper smoothness directly affects print quality.
...running the length of the paper, or grain short, running the width of the printer to use also provide acceptable print quality. Smoothness The degree of paper. Grain is too rough, the toner does not fuse to high temperatures. Paper containing fibers such as cotton possess characteristics ... the paper in its performance. unwrapped, even in the paper feeder, can result in degraded paper handling. Business paper designed for laser printers. 50 Print Media Guidelines Moisture Content The amount of moisture in a sheet of paper smoothness directly affects print quality.
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... edges of 225°C (437°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. • Use inks that are not affected by the resin in toner or the silicone in the MPF. • Flex paper back and forth, and then fan them. Selecting Preprinted Media and Letterhead When selecting preprinted... is acceptable for use in the same source. The ink must withstand temperatures of the stack on Letterhead Check with heat-resistant inks designed for laser printers. 52 Print Media Guidelines Inks that are in a paper jam. • Ensure that absorb ink, but do not bleed. • Avoid ...
... edges of 225°C (437°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. • Use inks that are not affected by the resin in toner or the silicone in the MPF. • Flex paper back and forth, and then fan them. Selecting Preprinted Media and Letterhead When selecting preprinted... is acceptable for use in the same source. The ink must withstand temperatures of the stack on Letterhead Check with heat-resistant inks designed for laser printers. 52 Print Media Guidelines Inks that are in a paper jam. • Ensure that absorb ink, but do not bleed. • Avoid ...
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...and several indicators that show the status of the printer. 1 2 3 5 4 1 (Jam) indicator • Indicates that a paper jam occurred or the rear cover is open. 2 (Toner) indicator • Indicates that the toner is low or empty, or toner error occurred. 3 (Error) indicator • ...Indicates that an error occurred. 4 (Ready/Data) indicator • Indicates the printer status, such as receiving and printing data. 5...
...and several indicators that show the status of the printer. 1 2 3 5 4 1 (Jam) indicator • Indicates that a paper jam occurred or the rear cover is open. 2 (Toner) indicator • Indicates that the toner is low or empty, or toner error occurred. 3 (Error) indicator • ...Indicates that an error occurred. 4 (Ready/Data) indicator • Indicates the printer status, such as receiving and printing data. 5...
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The rear cover is ready to print. All toner indicators blink when the printer is in the non-Dell toner mode (Non-Dell Toner is set to Off). A fatal error occurred. The printer is open. The printer is in the multipurpose feeder. The printer is processing or printing. To cancel the current... Orange on Orange blinks Green on the status of the printer and help you locate each problem. The specified toner cartridge is empty or not installed when Dell toner cartridges are used (Non-Dell Toner is set to Off). The printer is loaded or a paper jam occurred in the power saver...
The rear cover is ready to print. All toner indicators blink when the printer is in the non-Dell toner mode (Non-Dell Toner is set to Off). A fatal error occurred. The printer is open. The printer is in the multipurpose feeder. The printer is processing or printing. To cancel the current... Orange on Orange blinks Green on the status of the printer and help you locate each problem. The specified toner cartridge is empty or not installed when Dell toner cartridges are used (Non-Dell Toner is set to Off). The printer is loaded or a paper jam occurred in the power saver...
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...- - - - You can continue printing even though the warning appears. 72 Operator Panel On Diagnosis when starting - - - - - - See "Manual Duplex Printing (Windows Printer Driver Only)" on page 81. Warnings The following table shows the warning conditions. Processing - - - - - - In power saver mode - - - - Waiting for the ...*1 Load paper for incoming data - - - - - - Printing - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 Printer Status Jam Toner Error Ready Start Manual Load /Data Duplex Paper - - - - - - Initializing NVM - - - - - -
...- - - - You can continue printing even though the warning appears. 72 Operator Panel On Diagnosis when starting - - - - - - See "Manual Duplex Printing (Windows Printer Driver Only)" on page 81. Warnings The following table shows the warning conditions. Processing - - - - - - In power saver mode - - - - Waiting for the ...*1 Load paper for incoming data - - - - - - Printing - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 Printer Status Jam Toner Error Ready Start Manual Load /Data Duplex Paper - - - - - - Initializing NVM - - - - - -
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... empty.*3 *1 The Ready/Data indicator blinks or lights up green depending on the printer status. *2 This warning appears only when Dell toner cartridges are used (Non-Dell Toner is empty.*3 -- *1 - - - The magenta toner is low.*2 -- *1 - - - The yellow toner is empty.*3 -- *1 - - - The magenta toner is in black and white. Operator Call Errors The following table shows the location where...
... empty.*3 *1 The Ready/Data indicator blinks or lights up green depending on the printer status. *2 This warning appears only when Dell toner cartridges are used (Non-Dell Toner is empty.*3 -- *1 - - - The magenta toner is low.*2 -- *1 - - - The yellow toner is empty.*3 -- *1 - - - The magenta toner is in black and white. Operator Call Errors The following table shows the location where...
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...8 Cause/Remedy Error Ready/ Start Manual Load K Data Duplex Paper - - - No paper is open. The rear cover is loaded. The specified toner cartridge is not enough. See "Replacing Toner Cartridges" on page 35. - - - - - Cartridges" on page 131. - - - - - Load paper and press the (Start)... to display the secondary error light sequences. - - - - - The density of paper is loaded. See "Replacing Toner - - - - The wrong size of the specified toner is low, not installed or not - - - - - See "Clearing Jams" on page 118. 74 Operator Panel...
...8 Cause/Remedy Error Ready/ Start Manual Load K Data Duplex Paper - - - No paper is open. The rear cover is loaded. The specified toner cartridge is not enough. See "Replacing Toner Cartridges" on page 35. - - - - - Cartridges" on page 131. - - - - - Load paper and press the (Start)... to display the secondary error light sequences. - - - - - The density of paper is loaded. See "Replacing Toner - - - - The wrong size of the specified toner is low, not installed or not - - - - - See "Clearing Jams" on page 118. 74 Operator Panel...
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... - See "Canceling a Print Job" on page 80. - - - Press the (Cancel) button to display the secondary error light sequences. 1 Jam Y -- -- -- 2 Toner MC -- - - 3 4 5 7 8 Cause/Remedy Error Ready/ Start Manual Load K Data Duplex Paper - - Press and hold the (Start) button to cancel the current ...print job. Invalid job environment The configuration of your printer. Secondary light sequences When the Error indicator blinks, a secondary error has occurred. Memory overflow Press the (Cancel) button to...
... - See "Canceling a Print Job" on page 80. - - - Press the (Cancel) button to display the secondary error light sequences. 1 Jam Y -- -- -- 2 Toner MC -- - - 3 4 5 7 8 Cause/Remedy Error Ready/ Start Manual Load K Data Duplex Paper - - Press and hold the (Start) button to cancel the current ...print job. Invalid job environment The configuration of your printer. Secondary light sequences When the Error indicator blinks, a secondary error has occurred. Memory overflow Press the (Cancel) button to...
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See "Canceling a Print Job" on page 164. 12 Jam Y -- -- -- Turn off the printer, and then on . 76 Operator Panel Firmware Errors Contact Dell if this error occurs repeatedly. A firmware error occurred. Fatal Errors Contact Dell if this error occurs repeatedly. Toner MC -- - 3 4 5 7 8 Cause/Remedy Error Ready/ Start Manual Load K Data Duplex Paper - - A ROM writing error...
See "Canceling a Print Job" on page 164. 12 Jam Y -- -- -- Turn off the printer, and then on . 76 Operator Panel Firmware Errors Contact Dell if this error occurs repeatedly. A firmware error occurred. Fatal Errors Contact Dell if this error occurs repeatedly. Toner MC -- - 3 4 5 7 8 Cause/Remedy Error Ready/ Start Manual Load K Data Duplex Paper - - A ROM writing error...
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... the rear cover. 3 While holding down the (Start) and the (Cancel) buttons at the same time, turn off the printer, and then on the Ready/Data indicators go out, release the (Start) and (Cancel) buttons. 5 Close the rear cover. • Initializes ... lights (ready status) until the Ready/Data indicator blinks. 12 Jam Y - Toner MC 3 4 5 7 8 Cause/Remedy Error Ready/ Start Manual Load K Data Duplex Paper - - The printer restarts automatically to apply the settings and prints the printer settings and device settings pages. 6 Check if the factory settings are reset to ...
... the rear cover. 3 While holding down the (Start) and the (Cancel) buttons at the same time, turn off the printer, and then on the Ready/Data indicators go out, release the (Start) and (Cancel) buttons. 5 Close the rear cover. • Initializes ... lights (ready status) until the Ready/Data indicator blinks. 12 Jam Y - Toner MC 3 4 5 7 8 Cause/Remedy Error Ready/ Start Manual Load K Data Duplex Paper - - The printer restarts automatically to apply the settings and prints the printer settings and device settings pages. 6 Check if the factory settings are reset to ...
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Displays the speed for color printing. Menu Settings Purpose: To display the current settings of the transfer roller for data to show the alert message when the toner is low. Displays the voltage setting of your printer. Displays whether to automatically print a job history report after it enters ... Log 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 Sleep mode after it cancels jobs that the printer waits for plain paper. 88 Understanding the Tool Box Menus Displays...
Displays the speed for color printing. Menu Settings Purpose: To display the current settings of the transfer roller for data to show the alert message when the toner is low. Displays the voltage setting of your printer. Displays whether to automatically print a job history report after it enters ... Log 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 Sleep mode after it cancels jobs that the printer waits for plain paper. 88 Understanding the Tool Box Menus Displays...
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... Displays the altitude of the transfer roller for cover paper. Coated Displays the voltage setting of the location where the printer is installed. Label Displays the voltage setting of the fuser for coated paper. Covers Displays the temperature setting of the...of the transfer roller for labels. Covers Displays the voltage setting of the fuser for recycled paper. Non-Dell Toner Displays whether to automatically adjust color registration. Adjust Fuser Plain Displays the temperature setting of the transfer roller for coated paper. Recycled Displays ...
... Displays the altitude of the transfer roller for cover paper. Coated Displays the voltage setting of the location where the printer is installed. Label Displays the voltage setting of the fuser for coated paper. Covers Displays the temperature setting of the...of the transfer roller for labels. Covers Displays the voltage setting of the fuser for recycled paper. Non-Dell Toner Displays whether to automatically adjust color registration. Adjust Fuser Plain Displays the temperature setting of the transfer roller for coated paper. Recycled Displays ...
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... in the paper size specified in printer settings. The reports are the factory default menu settings. Printer Maintenance The Printer Maintenance 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. Click to print a color test page. Click to print a detailed...
... in the paper size specified in printer settings. The reports are the factory default menu settings. Printer Maintenance The Printer Maintenance 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. Click to print a color test page. Click to print a detailed...