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....com | support.dell.com Ensure that no paper is ready to print the Report pages. Press this button to print the second side (odd) pages for duplex printing. 8 (Load Paper) indicator Indicates that the title on the letter head enters the printer first. 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 Power Switch 8 Multipurpose Feeder (MPF) 10 Length Guide 12 Paper Cover...
....com | support.dell.com Ensure that no paper is ready to print the Report pages. Press this button to print the second side (odd) pages for duplex printing. 8 (Load Paper) indicator Indicates that the title on the letter head enters the printer first. 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 Power Switch 8 Multipurpose Feeder (MPF) 10 Length Guide 12 Paper Cover...
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... printer driver. Access to clear paper jams using any 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. If not specified, the print image will be sure to specify the envelope setting 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...
... printer driver. Access to clear paper jams using any 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. If not specified, the print image will be sure to specify the envelope setting 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...
User's Guide
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... 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 on Mac OS X 10.5 or Later Version(s) 45 Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.4.11 46 Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.3.9 46 Using Your Printer 47 9 Print Media...
... 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 on Mac OS X 10.5 or Later Version(s) 45 Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.4.11 46 Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.3.9 46 Using Your Printer 47 9 Print Media...
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... Paper 51 Selecting Preprinted Media and Letterhead . . . . 52 Printing on Letterhead 52 Loading Letterhead 53 Selecting Pre-Punched Paper 53 Envelopes 54 Labels 55 Storing Print Media 56 Identifying Print Media and Specifications 56 Supported Paper Sizes 56 Supported Paper Types 57 Paper Type Specifications 58 10 Loading Print Media 59 Capacity 59 Print Media Dimensions 59 Loading Print Media 59 Loading Envelopes 64 Loading Letterhead 66 Using the Output Tray Extension 67 11 Operator Panel 69 Using the Operator Panel Buttons 69 Understanding the Operator Panel Lights...
... Paper 51 Selecting Preprinted Media and Letterhead . . . . 52 Printing on Letterhead 52 Loading Letterhead 53 Selecting Pre-Punched Paper 53 Envelopes 54 Labels 55 Storing Print Media 56 Identifying Print Media and Specifications 56 Supported Paper Sizes 56 Supported Paper Types 57 Paper Type Specifications 58 10 Loading Print Media 59 Capacity 59 Print Media Dimensions 59 Loading Print Media 59 Loading Envelopes 64 Loading Letterhead 66 Using the Output Tray Extension 67 11 Operator Panel 69 Using the Operator Panel Buttons 69 Understanding the Operator Panel Lights...
User's Guide
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... 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, where x:\abc is the location where the printer software is installed. To locate the Service Tag of your desktop. d Choose Send To from Dell: 1 Double-click the icon on the submenu that appears. 2 Visit the Dell Printer Supplies website at www.dell.com/supplies, or order Dell printer supplies by phone. To order replacement toner cartridges...
... 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, where x:\abc is the location where the printer software is installed. To locate the Service Tag of your desktop. d Choose Send To from Dell: 1 Double-click the icon on the submenu that appears. 2 Visit the Dell Printer Supplies website at www.dell.com/supplies, or order Dell printer supplies by phone. To order replacement toner cartridges...
User's Guide
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..., such as printer driver • Customer Care - Printer documentation and product specifications Go to support.dell.com. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Upgrades - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Finding Information 19 Upgrade information for ? What are located inside the side door of your region, and fill in the requested details to access help tools and information. Drivers • Manuals -
..., such as printer driver • Customer Care - Printer documentation and product specifications Go to support.dell.com. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Upgrades - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Finding Information 19 Upgrade information for ? What are located inside the side door of your region, and fill in the requested details to access help tools and information. Drivers • Manuals -
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Loading Paper 35 NOTE: For printing envelopes, see "Loading Print Media" on page 59. 1 Open the front cover by pulling out the instruction sheet. 2 Pull the paper cover out. 3 Remove the instruction sheet attached to the paper cover with adhesive tape. Do not use ink jet paper in your printer. 6 Loading Paper NOTE: Use only laser print media.
Loading Paper 35 NOTE: For printing envelopes, see "Loading Print Media" on page 59. 1 Open the front cover by pulling out the instruction sheet. 2 Pull the paper cover out. 3 Remove the instruction sheet attached to the paper cover with adhesive tape. Do not use ink jet paper in your printer. 6 Loading Paper NOTE: Use only laser print media.
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... Running Macintosh Installing Printer Drivers on the printer. 2 Connect the USB cable between the printer and Macintosh computer. 3 Open the System Preferences, and click Print & Fax. 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 Introduction screen. 3 Select a language for the Software License...
... Running Macintosh Installing Printer Drivers on the printer. 2 Connect the USB cable between the printer and Macintosh computer. 3 Open the System Preferences, and click Print & Fax. 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 Introduction screen. 3 Select a language for the Software License...
User's Guide
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.... See "Loading Paper" on the paper package, and load the paper accordingly. For the best print quality in Multipurpose Feeder (MPF). 9 Print Media Guidelines Print media can cause paper feeding problems. Curl usually occurs after the paper passes through the printer, where it is recommended that you try a sample first. Selecting the appropriate print media for detailed loading instructions. When loading paper, identify the recommended print side on page 35 for your printer helps avoid printing troubles. It is...
.... See "Loading Paper" on the paper package, and load the paper accordingly. For the best print quality in Multipurpose Feeder (MPF). 9 Print Media Guidelines Print media can cause paper feeding problems. Curl usually occurs after the paper passes through the printer, where it is recommended that you try a sample first. Selecting the appropriate print media for detailed loading instructions. When loading paper, identify the recommended print side on page 35 for your printer helps avoid printing troubles. It is...
User's Guide
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... printer with the print side facing up. This may result in a ream. Print Media Guidelines 53 Ensure that the title on the paper. Drilled paper can differ in the number and placement of holes on the letter head enters the printer first. Loading Letterhead Load the letterhead in manufacturing techniques. Selecting Pre-Punched Paper Pre-punched paper brands can cause jams when multiple sheets feed through the printer. Your printer...
... printer with the print side facing up. This may result in a ream. Print Media Guidelines 53 Ensure that the title on the paper. Drilled paper can differ in the number and placement of holes on the letter head enters the printer first. Loading Letterhead Load the letterhead in manufacturing techniques. Selecting Pre-Punched Paper Pre-punched paper brands can cause jams when multiple sheets feed through the printer. Your printer...
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... of any print media, it is possible to expect variable levels of envelope from the printer driver. • For best performance, use envelopes made from 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) paper. Envelopes Depending on the choice of envelopes, it is recommended that can use up . • See "Loading Envelopes" on page 64 for instructions on loading an envelope. • Use one envelope size during a print job. • Ensure that the humidity is low because...
... of any print media, it is possible to expect variable levels of envelope from the printer driver. • For best performance, use envelopes made from 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) paper. Envelopes Depending on the choice of envelopes, it is recommended that can use up . • See "Loading Envelopes" on page 64 for instructions on loading an envelope. • Use one envelope size during a print job. • Ensure that the humidity is low because...
User's Guide
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... cover is processing or printing. The printer is open. To cancel the current job or clear the error, press the (Cancel) button. 70 Operator Panel The specified toner cartridge is empty or not installed when Dell toner cartridges are used (Non-Dell Toner is loaded or a paper jam occurred in the power saver mode. 6 (Cancel) button • Press this button to cancel a job or clear an error. 7 (Manual Duplex) indicator • Indicates that the printer is ready to print the second side (odd) pages for duplex printing. 8 (Load Paper...
... cover is processing or printing. The printer is open. To cancel the current job or clear the error, press the (Cancel) button. 70 Operator Panel The specified toner cartridge is empty or not installed when Dell toner cartridges are used (Non-Dell Toner is loaded or a paper jam occurred in the power saver mode. 6 (Cancel) button • Press this button to cancel a job or clear an error. 7 (Manual Duplex) indicator • Indicates that the printer is ready to print the second side (odd) pages for duplex printing. 8 (Load Paper...
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... (Windows Printer Driver Only)" on page 81. 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 Printer Status Jam Toner Error Ready Start Manual Load /Data Duplex Paper - - - - - - Canceling - - - - - - Printing - - - - - - Calibrating - - - - - - You can continue printing even though the warning appears. 72 Operator Panel Warming up - - - - - - On Diagnosis when starting - - - - - - Warnings The following table shows the warning conditions. Waiting for manual duplex printing. *1 *1 Load paper for incoming data - - - - - - In power saver mode...
... (Windows Printer Driver Only)" on page 81. 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 Printer Status Jam Toner Error Ready Start Manual Load /Data Duplex Paper - - - - - - Canceling - - - - - - Printing - - - - - - Calibrating - - - - - - You can continue printing even though the warning appears. 72 Operator Panel Warming up - - - - - - On Diagnosis when starting - - - - - - Warnings The following table shows the warning conditions. Waiting for manual duplex printing. *1 *1 Load paper for incoming data - - - - - - In power saver mode...
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... appropriate settings for the specific job you are considering using with a feature in the printer driver window, open the online Help for more information, see "Jam" on page 157 for instructions. To print a job from Tool Box. Tips for Successful Printing Tips on Storing Print Media Store your printer, and how to cancel a job. Avoiding Paper Jams NOTE: It is recommended that you try a limited sample of any print media you are sending to print. Sending a Job to...
... appropriate settings for the specific job you are considering using with a feature in the printer driver window, open the online Help for more information, see "Jam" on page 157 for instructions. To print a job from Tool Box. Tips for Successful Printing Tips on Storing Print Media Store your printer, and how to cancel a job. Avoiding Paper Jams NOTE: It is recommended that you try a limited sample of any print media you are sending to print. Sending a Job to...
User's Guide
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... printer settings page is printed. NOTE: The Select Printer window appears in Printer Name, and then click OK. The Reports page is displayed. 4 Click the Printer Settings button. Printing 83 The Tool Box NOTE: 1 Click Start All Programs Dell Printers Dell 1250c Color Printer Tool Box. The Tool Box opens. 2 Click the Printer Settings Report tab. 3 Select Reports from the Tool Box. NOTE: NOTE: Factory defaults may vary for over three seconds. The Operator Panel...
... printer settings page is printed. NOTE: The Select Printer window appears in Printer Name, and then click OK. The Reports page is displayed. 4 Click the Printer Settings button. Printing 83 The Tool Box NOTE: 1 Click Start All Programs Dell Printers Dell 1250c Color Printer Tool Box. The Tool Box opens. 2 Click the Printer Settings Report tab. 3 Select Reports from the Tool Box. NOTE: NOTE: Factory defaults may vary for over three seconds. The Operator Panel...
User's Guide
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...Paper Density, Adjust BTR, Adjust Fuser, Color Registration Adjustment, Adjust Altitude, Reset Defaults, Non-Dell Toner, and BTR Refresh Mode pages. Values: Sleep*1 Deep Sleep 5 minutes* 5-30 minutes 6 minutes* 1-6 minutes Specifies the time taken by the printer before it enters Deep Sleep mode after it goes into Sleep mode. 90 Understanding the Tool Box Menus The reports are the factory default menu settings. System Settings Purpose: To configure the power saving mode, time-out time, job log auto print, mm/ inch setting, default paper size setting, and low toner alert message setting...
...Paper Density, Adjust BTR, Adjust Fuser, Color Registration Adjustment, Adjust Altitude, Reset Defaults, Non-Dell Toner, and BTR Refresh Mode pages. Values: Sleep*1 Deep Sleep 5 minutes* 5-30 minutes 6 minutes* 1-6 minutes Specifies the time taken by the printer before it enters Deep Sleep mode after it goes into Sleep mode. 90 Understanding the Tool Box Menus The reports are the factory default menu settings. System Settings Purpose: To configure the power saving mode, time-out time, job log auto print, mm/ inch setting, default paper size setting, and low toner alert message setting...
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Status Window Tool Box Updater Troubleshooting Click to update the Dell software and printer firmware. See "Understanding the Tool Box Menus" on page 103. Click to open the Troubleshooting Guide, which allows you have created will reduce the amount of work required when installing the printer driver. • Install the Dell™ 1250c Color Printer driver in the computer on which the disk was created or computers running on the same operating system, create a setup disk...
Status Window Tool Box Updater Troubleshooting Click to update the Dell software and printer firmware. See "Understanding the Tool Box Menus" on page 103. Click to open the Troubleshooting Guide, which allows you have created will reduce the amount of work required when installing the printer driver. • Install the Dell™ 1250c Color Printer driver in the computer on which the disk was created or computers running on the same operating system, create a setup disk...
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...; Temperatures greater than directly on the floor. • If you store individual packages of print media out of the original carton, ensure that you need to use Dell toner cartridges for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by phone. CAUTION: Never throw used toner cartridges into fire. You can order more cartridges online at http://www.dell.com/supplies or by Dell. To order...
...; Temperatures greater than directly on the floor. • If you store individual packages of print media out of the original carton, ensure that you need to use Dell toner cartridges for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by phone. CAUTION: Never throw used toner cartridges into fire. You can order more cartridges online at http://www.dell.com/supplies or by Dell. To order...
User's Guide
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... Entering Values, 129 Envelope, 54, 93-94 Envelope #10, 56 Environment, 112 Environment Sensor Info, 99 Error indicator, 69 Executive, 57 168 Index F Finding Information, 17 Folio, 57 Front Cover, 23, 132 Fuser Release Lever, 24, 132 H How to set up, 18 How to use, 17 I Identifying print media, 56 Installing Printer drivers, 41, 45 Installing a Toner Cartridge, 120 Interfaces, 112 J Jam, 157 Jam indicator, 69 K Kensington...
... Entering Values, 129 Envelope, 54, 93-94 Envelope #10, 56 Environment, 112 Environment Sensor Info, 99 Error indicator, 69 Executive, 57 168 Index F Finding Information, 17 Folio, 57 Front Cover, 23, 132 Fuser Release Lever, 24, 132 H How to set up, 18 How to use, 17 I Identifying print media, 56 Installing Printer drivers, 41, 45 Installing a Toner Cartridge, 120 Interfaces, 112 J Jam, 157 Jam indicator, 69 K Kensington...
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...Weight, 49 Paper Chute, 24 Paper Cover, 23 Paper Density, 92 Paper Feed Roller, 24 Paper jam location, 132 Paper Type, 57 Paper Type Specifications, 58 Paper Width Guides, 23 Parts name, 23 PDL, 112 Plain, 92-93 Plain Thick, 92-93 Power supply, 111 Power Switch, 23 Print Head Cleaning Rod, 23 Print Media Dimensions, 59 Print media, 49, 117 Print quality guarantee, 112 Print Quality Problems, 143 Printer, 15 Printer drivers Installing, 41, 45 Printer Information, 87 Printer paper, 49 Printer software, 103 Printer specification, 111 Printer Status Window, 103 Printing, 79 Printing on letterhead...
...Weight, 49 Paper Chute, 24 Paper Cover, 23 Paper Density, 92 Paper Feed Roller, 24 Paper jam location, 132 Paper Type, 57 Paper Type Specifications, 58 Paper Width Guides, 23 Parts name, 23 PDL, 112 Plain, 92-93 Plain Thick, 92-93 Power supply, 111 Power Switch, 23 Print Head Cleaning Rod, 23 Print Media Dimensions, 59 Print media, 49, 117 Print quality guarantee, 112 Print Quality Problems, 143 Printer, 15 Printer drivers Installing, 41, 45 Printer Information, 87 Printer paper, 49 Printer software, 103 Printer specification, 111 Printer Status Window, 103 Printing, 79 Printing on letterhead...