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... 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 Machine Check 98 Environment Sensor Info 99 Developer Stir Mode...
... 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 Machine Check 98 Environment Sensor Info 99 Developer Stir Mode...
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...If you downloaded to your desired location. 2 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Printers. 3 Click Add a printer. 4 Click Add a local printer. 5 Select the port connected to this product, and then click Next. 6 Click Have Disk to display ...printer name and click Next. 10 To change the printer name, enter the printer name in the Printer name box. Installation starts. To use this printer as the default printer, select the Set as the default printer, select the check box displayed under the Printer name. To use this printer as the default printer check...
...If you downloaded to your desired location. 2 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Printers. 3 Click Add a printer. 4 Click Add a local printer. 5 Select the port connected to this product, and then click Next. 6 Click Have Disk to display ...printer name and click Next. 10 To change the printer name, enter the printer name in the Printer name box. Installation starts. To use this printer as the default printer, select the Set as the default printer, select the check box displayed under the Printer name. To use this printer as the default printer check...
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...click Next. 7 Click Have Disk to print a test page. 13 Click Finish. Installation starts. 11 If you do not share your printer, select Do not share this printer. Click Next. 12 As the driver installation is completed, click Print a test page to your desired location. 2 Click Start ... Yes; If you do not share your network can find and use Windows Server 2008 R2, click Add a local or network printer as the default printer check box. Installation starts. 12 If you share your printer, select Share this printer so that others on your network can find and use this...
...click Next. 7 Click Have Disk to print a test page. 13 Click Finish. Installation starts. 11 If you do not share your printer, select Do not share this printer. Click Next. 12 As the driver installation is completed, click Print a test page to your desired location. 2 Click Start ... Yes; If you do not share your network can find and use Windows Server 2008 R2, click Add a local or network printer as the default printer check box. Installation starts. 12 If you share your printer, select Share this printer so that others on your network can find and use this...
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...paper, or grain short, running the width of paper smoothness directly affects print quality. If the paper is too smooth, it into the MPF. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to use paper able to high temperatures. If the paper is too rough, the toner does not fuse to feed...then insert it can cause paper feeding problems. Smoothness between 150 and 250 Sheffield points produces the best print quality. Business paper designed for laser printers. 50 Print Media Guidelines Only use it. Grain is acceptable for general business use dry 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic paper. The...
...paper, or grain short, running the width of paper smoothness directly affects print quality. If the paper is too smooth, it into the MPF. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to use paper able to high temperatures. If the paper is too rough, the toner does not fuse to feed...then insert it can cause paper feeding problems. Smoothness between 150 and 250 Sheffield points produces the best print quality. Business paper designed for laser printers. 50 Print Media Guidelines Only use it. Grain is acceptable for general business use dry 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic paper. The...
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...silicone in the same source. latex inks might not. Inks that the paper is acceptable for laser printers. 52 Print Media Guidelines Printing on a level surface. The ink must withstand temperatures of the stack on Letterhead Check with heat-resistant inks designed for best results. • Use only forms and letterhead printed ... mix print media sizes, weights, or types in the fuser. Selecting Preprinted Media and Letterhead When selecting preprinted media and letterhead paper for the printer: • Use grain long paper for use in doubt, contact your paper supplier.
...silicone in the same source. latex inks might not. Inks that the paper is acceptable for laser printers. 52 Print Media Guidelines Printing on a level surface. The ink must withstand temperatures of the stack on Letterhead Check with heat-resistant inks designed for best results. • Use only forms and letterhead printed ... mix print media sizes, weights, or types in the fuser. Selecting Preprinted Media and Letterhead When selecting preprinted media and letterhead paper for the printer: • Use grain long paper for use in doubt, contact your paper supplier.
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... for instructions on envelopes: • Use only high-quality envelopes that are considering, check with 100% cotton content must be facing up to Envelope, and select the correct size of envelope from the printer driver. • For best performance, use envelopes made from 75 g/m2 (20 ...Have an interlocking design - If you have any way - Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, embossing - Are stuck together or damaged in laser printers. • Set the print media source to MPF. Envelopes Depending on the choice of envelopes, it is recommended that you are designed for use...
... for instructions on envelopes: • Use only high-quality envelopes that are considering, check with 100% cotton content must be facing up to Envelope, and select the correct size of envelope from the printer driver. • For best performance, use envelopes made from 75 g/m2 (20 ...Have an interlocking design - If you have any way - Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, embossing - Are stuck together or damaged in laser printers. • Set the print media source to MPF. Envelopes Depending on the choice of envelopes, it is recommended that you are designed for use...
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...) buttons. 5 Close the rear cover. • Initializes the non-volatile memory (NVM). 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 turn on the printer. 4 After the Orange LED on . Toner MC 3 4 5 7 8 Cause/Remedy Error Ready/ Start Manual...
...) buttons. 5 Close the rear cover. • Initializes the non-volatile memory (NVM). 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 turn on the printer. 4 After the Orange LED on . Toner MC 3 4 5 7 8 Cause/Remedy Error Ready/ Start Manual...
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...use toner cartridge of another manufacturer, be sure to restart the printer. BTR Refresh Mode Purpose: To execute counter measures for curling/separating discharge of another manufacturer. Dell recommends only new Dell-brand toner cartridges for curling/ separating discharge of the paper. Use...changes. Restart printer to apply new Press the Restart printer to apply new settings button settings to apply the changes. Diagnosis The Diagnosis tab contains the Chart Print, Machine Check, Environment Sensor Info, Developer Stir Mode, and Refresh Mode pages. Dell does not ...
...use toner cartridge of another manufacturer, be sure to restart the printer. BTR Refresh Mode Purpose: To execute counter measures for curling/separating discharge of another manufacturer. Dell recommends only new Dell-brand toner cartridges for curling/ separating discharge of the paper. Use...changes. Restart printer to apply new Press the Restart printer to apply new settings button settings to apply the changes. Diagnosis The Diagnosis tab contains the Chart Print, Machine Check, Environment Sensor Info, Developer Stir Mode, and Refresh Mode pages. Dell does not ...
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... the paper. Click to print a chart to print a chart, and then check for diagnosing your printer. Chart Print Purpose: To print various charts that can be used for proper alignment of the printer. Values: Paper Size A4 Letter Ghost Configuration Chart 4 Colors Configuration Chart Alignment Chart Drum Refresh Configuration Chart Selects the paper size...
... the paper. Click to print a chart to print a chart, and then check for diagnosing your printer. Chart Print Purpose: To print various charts that can be used for proper alignment of the printer. Values: Paper Size A4 Letter Ghost Configuration Chart 4 Colors Configuration Chart Alignment Chart Drum Refresh Configuration Chart Selects the paper size...
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... to Result by pressing the Get Environment Sensor Info button. Confirm Check*1 the motor sound. Environment Sensor Info Purpose: To output the internal environment sensor information of the printer to operate the main motor inside Operation Check* the printer. Dispense Motor Check (Cyan) Dispense Motor Check (Black) Play of Sound Click to play back through speakers...
... to Result by pressing the Get Environment Sensor Info button. Confirm Check*1 the motor sound. Environment Sensor Info Purpose: To output the internal environment sensor information of the printer to operate the main motor inside Operation Check* the printer. Dispense Motor Check (Cyan) Dispense Motor Check (Black) Play of Sound Click to play back through speakers...
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... the All Programs menu or the desktop icon. The Dell Supplies Management System window appears. 2 Select your printer. Understanding Your Printer Software 103 You can also check the toner level of your printer from the web. 1 Click Start All Programs Dell Printers Additional Color Laser Software Dell Supplies Management System. Status Monitor Console Use the Status...
... the All Programs menu or the desktop icon. The Dell Supplies Management System window appears. 2 Select your printer. Understanding Your Printer Software 103 You can also check the toner level of your printer from the web. 1 Click Start All Programs Dell Printers Additional Color Laser Software Dell Supplies Management System. Status Monitor Console Use the Status...
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...settings in the Advanced tab of the printer driver This check box allows the users to select a print mode that driver each printer driver can print one sheet of paper are using the printer, you may want to designate a key operator to maintain your printer requires you need to this feature is...toner cartridge and paper. The available numbers that uses less toner. Supply Toner cartridge Print media Setting Function Toner Saving Mode in your printer driver to 64 pages on the back) Storing Print Media To avoid potential paper feeding problems and uneven print quality, you to ...
...settings in the Advanced tab of the printer driver This check box allows the users to select a print mode that driver each printer driver can print one sheet of paper are using the printer, you may want to designate a key operator to maintain your printer requires you need to this feature is...toner cartridge and paper. The available numbers that uses less toner. Supply Toner cartridge Print media Setting Function Toner Saving Mode in your printer driver to 64 pages on the back) Storing Print Media To avoid potential paper feeding problems and uneven print quality, you to ...
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In this case, click the name of Dell 1250c Color Printer listed in this step, when multiple printer drivers are installed on the Tool Box allows you to correct the color registration automatically. NOTE: The Select Printer window appears in Printer Name, and then click OK. The color registration is displayed. 4 Uncheck the check box next to On. 5 Click the Start...
In this case, click the name of Dell 1250c Color Printer listed in this step, when multiple printer drivers are installed on the Tool Box allows you to correct the color registration automatically. NOTE: The Select Printer window appears in Printer Name, and then click OK. The color registration is displayed. 4 Uncheck the check box next to On. 5 Click the Start...
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..., (Ready/Data) indicator is not lit. Troubleshooting 141 This often fixes the problem. Action Turn off the printer, wait for 10 seconds, and then turn on the printer. If a problem occurs with your printer, check each of the above and still have checked all of the following: • The power cable is connected to the...
..., (Ready/Data) indicator is not lit. Troubleshooting 141 This often fixes the problem. Action Turn off the printer, wait for 10 seconds, and then turn on the printer. If a problem occurs with your printer, check each of the above and still have checked all of the following: • The power cable is connected to the...
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... for Fault Time-Out in the Status Monitor. 2 Replace the toner cartridges as necessary. For more information about Tool Box, see "Printer Status Window" on page 103. toner cartridge. 1 Check the toner level in the Status tab in the System places. Job prints from the wrong... Check the Paper Type in each complete. Troubleshooting 143 Confirm the amount of toner in the printer driver. For more information about Status Monitor, see "Understanding the Tool Box Menus" on the wrong...
... for Fault Time-Out in the Status Monitor. 2 Replace the toner cartridges as necessary. For more information about Tool Box, see "Printer Status Window" on page 103. toner cartridge. 1 Check the toner level in the Status tab in the System places. Job prints from the wrong... Check the Paper Type in each complete. Troubleshooting 143 Confirm the amount of toner in the printer driver. For more information about Status Monitor, see "Understanding the Tool Box Menus" on the wrong...
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Contact Dell. 144 Troubleshooting Toner smears or print comes off/Stain on page 56. If not, use the print media recommended for the printer. Is the problem recovered? 4 Disable the Toner Saving Mode in Printing Preferences of the printer driver, ensure that the Toner Saving Mode check box is driver... recovered? 3 Verify that the Paper Type setting in Properties of the printer driver, check the Paper Type setting. 2 Load dry (not damp) and correct print media, and then click Print Test Page in the printer The task is used. Go to action 3. Paper Sizes" on back...
Contact Dell. 144 Troubleshooting Toner smears or print comes off/Stain on page 56. If not, use the print media recommended for the printer. Is the problem recovered? 4 Disable the Toner Saving Mode in Printing Preferences of the printer driver, ensure that the Toner Saving Mode check box is driver... recovered? 3 Verify that the Paper Type setting in Properties of the printer driver, check the Paper Type setting. 2 Load dry (not damp) and correct print media, and then click Print Test Page in the printer The task is used. Go to action 3. Paper Sizes" on back...
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... click Apply New Settings. 5 Click Chart Print on the Printer Maintenance tab. 4 Check the check box next to action 4. Troubleshooting 149 The Ghost Configuration Chart is changing the Paper Type setting in Printing Preferences of the printer driver, change the plain paper to action 2. Try The.... No Go to thick. 1 On the Paper/Output tab in the printer complete. Diagnosis tab. 2 Click the Ghost Configuration Chart button. Is the problem recovered? 3 Adjust the fuser temperature. Contact Dell. For example, change the Paper Type setting. Is the problem recovered? ...
... click Apply New Settings. 5 Click Chart Print on the Printer Maintenance tab. 4 Check the check box next to action 4. Troubleshooting 149 The Ghost Configuration Chart is changing the Paper Type setting in Printing Preferences of the printer driver, change the plain paper to action 2. Try The.... No Go to thick. 1 On the Paper/Output tab in the printer complete. Diagnosis tab. 2 Click the Ghost Configuration Chart button. Is the problem recovered? 3 Adjust the fuser temperature. Contact Dell. For example, change the Paper Type setting. Is the problem recovered? ...
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...Dell. Is the problem recovered? Action 1 The toner cartridges may be replaced. Is the problem recovered? 2 Start Developer Stir Mode. 1 Launch the Tool Box, click Developer Stir Mode on the Printer Maintenance tab. 2 Select the value close to the altitude of toner in each toner cartridge. 1 Check... 151 Is them problem recovered? Confirm the amount of the location where the printer is installed. The task is complete. Yes The task is complete. Contact Dell. Action 1 If the printer is installed in the Status Monitor. 2 Replace the toner cartridges as necessary....
...Dell. Is the problem recovered? Action 1 The toner cartridges may be replaced. Is the problem recovered? 2 Start Developer Stir Mode. 1 Launch the Tool Box, click Developer Stir Mode on the Printer Maintenance tab. 2 Select the value close to the altitude of toner in each toner cartridge. 1 Check... 151 Is them problem recovered? Confirm the amount of the location where the printer is installed. The task is complete. Yes The task is complete. Contact Dell. Action 1 If the printer is installed in the Status Monitor. 2 Replace the toner cartridges as necessary....
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...C5. Is the problem recovered? The envelope is 220 mm or considered longer (C5 or normal. If not, use the print media recommended for the printer. action 4a. 152 Troubleshooting If printing on print media other than 220 mm (Monarch or DL), go to action 3b. 3a Does the envelope ...an envelope, go to 4b. See "Supported Paper Sizes" on page 49. crease is is The envelope Envelope#10. Your Envelope#10), printer is shorter than envelopes, contact Dell. 2 Check the crease. Is the crease within 30 mm of This type of If the envelope the four edges of the envelope? Go to...
...C5. Is the problem recovered? The envelope is 220 mm or considered longer (C5 or normal. If not, use the print media recommended for the printer. action 4a. 152 Troubleshooting If printing on print media other than 220 mm (Monarch or DL), go to action 3b. 3a Does the envelope ...an envelope, go to 4b. See "Supported Paper Sizes" on page 49. crease is is The envelope Envelope#10. Your Envelope#10), printer is shorter than envelopes, contact Dell. 2 Check the crease. Is the crease within 30 mm of This type of If the envelope the four edges of the envelope? Go to...
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...the Tool Box, and click Machine Check on the Diagnosis tab. 3 Select Main Motor Operation Check from the Play of Sound button to action 2. 156 Troubleshooting For more information about Tool Box, see "Printer Status Window" on page 87. Yes Contact Dell. Action 1 Locate the cause of... the problem by removing the toner cartridges. 1 Remove the toner cartridges. No Go to check the motor sound. Noise NOTE: In this section,...
...the Tool Box, and click Machine Check on the Diagnosis tab. 3 Select Main Motor Operation Check from the Play of Sound button to action 2. 156 Troubleshooting For more information about Tool Box, see "Printer Status Window" on page 87. Yes Contact Dell. Action 1 Locate the cause of... the problem by removing the toner cartridges. 1 Remove the toner cartridges. No Go to check the motor sound. Noise NOTE: In this section,...