Quick Reference Guide
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... duplex printing. 8 (Load Paper) indicator Indicates that the title on the letter head enters the printer first. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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...8226; Indicates that the toner is low or empty, or toner error occurred. 3 (Error) indicator Indicates that an error occurred. 4 (Ready/Data) indicator 5 (Start) button/indicator 6 (Cancel) button Indicates the printer status, such as receiving and printing data. • Press this...
... duplex printing. 8 (Load Paper) indicator Indicates that the title on the letter head enters the printer first. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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...8226; Indicates that the toner is low or empty, or toner error occurred. 3 (Error) indicator Indicates that an error occurred. 4 (Ready/Data) indicator 5 (Start) button/indicator 6 (Cancel) button Indicates the printer status, such as receiving and printing data. • Press this...
Quick Reference Guide
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...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 Identifying the Location of Paper Jams The paper jams may occur at any tools or instruments. 1...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 Envelope#10 To prevent DL and Monarch from being wrinkled, they are...
...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 Identifying the Location of Paper Jams The paper jams may occur at any tools or instruments. 1...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 Envelope#10 To prevent DL and Monarch from being wrinkled, they are...
User's Guide
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Common Light Sequences 71 Warnings 72 Operator Call Errors 73 Secondary light sequences 75 Fatal Errors 76 Firmware Errors 76 Printing a Device Settings Page 77 Resetting Defaults 77 12 Printing 79 Tips for Successful Printing 79 Tips on Storing Print Media 79 Avoiding Paper ... 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...
Common Light Sequences 71 Warnings 72 Operator Call Errors 73 Secondary light sequences 75 Fatal Errors 76 Firmware Errors 76 Printing a Device Settings Page 77 Resetting Defaults 77 12 Printing 79 Tips for Successful Printing 79 Tips on Storing Print Media 79 Avoiding Paper ... 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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... Panel 69 11 Operator Panel Using the Operator Panel Buttons The operator panel has two buttons 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 (Start) button/indicator • Press this ...
... Panel 69 11 Operator Panel Using the Operator Panel Buttons The operator panel has two buttons 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 (Start) button/indicator • Press this ...
User's Guide
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... Green blinks Orange on Orange blinks Green on the status of the printer and help you locate each problem. All toner indicators blink when the printer is in the non-Dell toner mode (Non-Dell Toner is ready to print. An error occurred. The printer is set to Off). The indicators provide information on Condition A paper...
... Green blinks Orange on Orange blinks Green on the status of the printer and help you locate each problem. All toner indicators blink when the printer is in the non-Dell toner mode (Non-Dell Toner is ready to print. An error occurred. The printer is set to Off). The indicators provide information on Condition A paper...
User's Guide
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... following table shows the warning conditions. You can continue printing even though the warning appears. 72 Operator Panel 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 Printer Status Jam Toner Error Ready Start Manual Load /Data Duplex Paper - - - - - - See "Manual Duplex Printing (Windows Printer Driver Only)" on page 81. On Diagnosis when starting - - - - - - Waiting for the second side (odd) pages, and...
... following table shows the warning conditions. You can continue printing even though the warning appears. 72 Operator Panel 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 Printer Status Jam Toner Error Ready Start Manual Load /Data Duplex Paper - - - - - - See "Manual Duplex Printing (Windows Printer Driver Only)" on page 81. On Diagnosis when starting - - - - - - Waiting for the second side (odd) pages, and...
User's Guide
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... empty.*3 -- *1 - - - The yellow toner is low.*2 -- *1 - - - Operator Call Errors The following table shows the location where an error occurred. Operator Panel 73 Operator call errors require some kind of intervention to Off). *3 In this case, you can continue printing in the non-Dell toner mode. - The printer is low.*2 - *1 - - - The cyan toner is in black...
... empty.*3 -- *1 - - - The yellow toner is low.*2 -- *1 - - - Operator Call Errors The following table shows the location where an error occurred. Operator Panel 73 Operator call errors require some kind of intervention to Off). *3 In this case, you can continue printing in the non-Dell toner mode. - The printer is low.*2 - *1 - - - The cyan toner is in black...
User's Guide
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... 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 - - Invalid job environment The configuration of your printer. Press and hold the (Start) button to...and cancel the current print job. Secondary light sequences When the Error indicator blinks, a secondary error has occurred. See "Canceling a Print Job" on the printer driver does not match the configuration of the printer set on page 80. Operator Panel 75 See "Canceling a ...
... 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 - - Invalid job environment The configuration of your printer. Press and hold the (Start) button to...and cancel the current print job. Secondary light sequences When the Error indicator blinks, a secondary error has occurred. See "Canceling a Print Job" on the printer driver does not match the configuration of the printer set on page 80. Operator Panel 75 See "Canceling a ...
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... Manual Load K Data Duplex Paper - - A firmware error occurred. See "Contacting Dell" on . 76 Operator Panel Firmware Errors Contact Dell if this error occurs repeatedly. A ROM erasing error occurred. Turn off the printer, and then on page 164. 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 Cause/Remedy Jam Toner Error Ready/ Start Manual Load Data Duplex Paper - - - - - - Turn off the printer, and then on page 164. 12...
... Manual Load K Data Duplex Paper - - A firmware error occurred. See "Contacting Dell" on . 76 Operator Panel Firmware Errors Contact Dell if this error occurs repeatedly. A ROM erasing error occurred. Turn off the printer, and then on page 164. 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 Cause/Remedy Jam Toner Error Ready/ Start Manual Load Data Duplex Paper - - - - - - Turn off the printer, and then on page 164. 12...
User's Guide
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...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 the non-volatile memory (NVM). Operator Panel 77 An error occurred while downloading the firmware. ...12 Jam Y - Turn off the printer. The printer restarts automatically to apply the settings and prints the printer settings and device settings pages. 6 Check if the factory settings are...
...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 the non-volatile memory (NVM). Operator Panel 77 An error occurred while downloading the firmware. ...12 Jam Y - Turn off the printer. The printer restarts automatically to apply the settings and prints the printer settings and device settings pages. 6 Check if the factory settings are...
User's Guide
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...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 Values: Printer Settings Device Settings Job History Error History Color... Test Page Click to print the error history. Click to print a detailed list of the printer settings. The reports are the factory default menu ...
...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 Values: Printer Settings Device Settings Job History Error History Color... Test Page Click to print the error history. Click to print a detailed list of the printer settings. The reports are the factory default menu ...
User's Guide
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...launch the Dell Supplies Management System dialog box from the web. 1 Click Start All Programs Dell Printers Additional Color Laser Software Dell Supplies Management System. Select a printer from the list view (or Printer Selection) ...by phone or from the All Programs menu or the desktop icon. You can order consumables by clicking its name to open a Status Window for example, when a paper jam occurs or toner is a warning or when an error...
...launch the Dell Supplies Management System dialog box from the web. 1 Click Start All Programs Dell Printers Additional Color Laser Software Dell Supplies Management System. Select a printer from the list view (or Printer Selection) ...by phone or from the All Programs menu or the desktop icon. You can order consumables by clicking its name to open a Status Window for example, when a paper jam occurs or toner is a warning or when an error...
User's Guide
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... NOTE: The Info (i) button appears on the lower-right corner of each color if the printer is functioning properly. NOTE: If you receive no response from the printer, the Unknown toner image is displayed. • Printer error image Displays an indication image when an error occurs. Less than 29% Less than 9% Unknown NOTE: If the utility...
... NOTE: The Info (i) button appears on the lower-right corner of each color if the printer is functioning properly. NOTE: If you receive no response from the printer, the Unknown toner image is displayed. • Printer error image Displays an indication image when an error occurs. Less than 29% Less than 9% Unknown NOTE: If the utility...
User's Guide
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Clearing Paper Jams From the Front of the Printer CAUTION: Before performing any paper jammed from the front of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in the printer. Clearing Jams 133 NOTE: To resolve the error displayed on the operator panel, you must clear all print media from the print media path. 1 Pull the paper cover out. 2 Remove any of the printer. 3 Replace the paper cover in your Product Information Guide.
Clearing Paper Jams From the Front of the Printer CAUTION: Before performing any paper jammed from the front of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in the printer. Clearing Jams 133 NOTE: To resolve the error displayed on the operator panel, you must clear all print media from the print media path. 1 Pull the paper cover out. 2 Remove any of the printer. 3 Replace the paper cover in your Product Information Guide.
User's Guide
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NOTE: To resolve the error displayed on the operator panel, you must clear all print media from the grounded outlet before performing maintenance. Clearing Paper Jams From the Back of the Printer CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in your ...not clear paper jams immediately after printing. The fuser becomes extremely hot during use. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, always turn off the printer and disconnect the power cable from the print media path. 1 Push the rear cover release handle and open the rear cover. 2 Lift ...
NOTE: To resolve the error displayed on the operator panel, you must clear all print media from the grounded outlet before performing maintenance. Clearing Paper Jams From the Back of the Printer CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in your ...not clear paper jams immediately after printing. The fuser becomes extremely hot during use. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, always turn off the printer and disconnect the power cable from the print media path. 1 Push the rear cover release handle and open the rear cover. 2 Lift ...
User's Guide
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NOTE: To resolve the error displayed on the operator panel, you must clear all print media from the grounded outlet before performing maintenance. CAUTION: To avoid burns, do not clear ... any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, always turn off the printer and disconnect the power cable from the print media path. 1 Push the rear cover release handle and open the rear cover. 2 Lift up the fuser...
NOTE: To resolve the error displayed on the operator panel, you must clear all print media from the grounded outlet before performing maintenance. CAUTION: To avoid burns, do not clear ... any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, always turn off the printer and disconnect the power cable from the print media path. 1 Push the rear cover release handle and open the rear cover. 2 Lift up the fuser...
User's Guide
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... Troubleshooting This also occurs when the printer is operating in winter. Adjust the humidity or relocate the printer to know the model of your printer type and serial number. See the label located inside the printer. Action This usually occurs within several hours after you are experiencing or the error message on the display. Contacting...
... Troubleshooting This also occurs when the printer is operating in winter. Adjust the humidity or relocate the printer to know the model of your printer type and serial number. See the label located inside the printer. Action This usually occurs within several hours after you are experiencing or the error message on the display. Contacting...
User's Guide
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Contacting service, 160 Covers, 93 D Dell Supplies Management System, 103 Dell technical support policy, 163 Determining Values, 128 Developer Stir Mode, 99 Device Settings Page, 77 Dimensions, 112 Display problem, 141 DL, 56 DL LEF, 57 ... #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...
Contacting service, 160 Covers, 93 D Dell Supplies Management System, 103 Dell technical support policy, 163 Determining Values, 128 Developer Stir Mode, 99 Device Settings Page, 77 Dimensions, 112 Display problem, 141 DL, 56 DL LEF, 57 ... #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...