Quick Reference Guide
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... available 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 Troubleshooting Clearing ... flap opened, and facing you. Cleaning the Printer Vertical blanks in prints Æ See "Maintaining Your Printer" in the User's Guide An alert for printer hardware. Access to specify the envelope setting on the printer driver. The printer settings page is on and not blinking, and...
... available 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 Troubleshooting Clearing ... flap opened, and facing you. Cleaning the Printer Vertical blanks in prints Æ See "Maintaining Your Printer" in the User's Guide An alert for printer hardware. Access to specify the envelope setting on the printer driver. The printer settings page is on and not blinking, and...
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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... online courses • Upgrades - Select your printer. • Latest drivers for my printer Go to support.dell.com • Answers to technical service and support questions support.dell.com provides several online tools, • Documentation for components, such as printer driver • Customer Care - Upgrade information for my printer including: • Solutions - Printer documentation and product specifications Go to...
... online courses • Upgrades - Select your printer. • Latest drivers for my printer Go to support.dell.com • Answers to technical service and support questions support.dell.com provides several online tools, • Documentation for components, such as printer driver • Customer Care - Upgrade information for my printer including: • Solutions - Printer documentation and product specifications Go to...
User's Guide
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This feature allows you to reduce the paper consumption. For more information, see "Manual Duplex Printing (Windows Printer Driver Only)" on page 81. This feature allows you to reduce the paper consumption. For more information, see the printer driver's help. N-up Print) Manual Duplex Print is to print two or more pages on the front...
This feature allows you to reduce the paper consumption. For more information, see "Manual Duplex Printing (Windows Printer Driver Only)" on page 81. This feature allows you to reduce the paper consumption. For more information, see the printer driver's help. N-up Print) Manual Duplex Print is to print two or more pages on the front...
User's Guide
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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 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.
User's Guide
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... 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 desired location. 2 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Printers. 3 Click Add a printer. 4 Click Add a local printer. Installing Printer Driver For installing host-based printer driver 1 Click Software Installation. 7 Installing Printer Drivers...
... 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 desired location. 2 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Printers. 3 Click Add a printer. 4 Click Add a local printer. Installing Printer Driver For installing host-based printer driver 1 Click Software Installation. 7 Installing Printer Drivers...
User's Guide
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..., and then select the extracted folder in as the default printer, select the check box displayed under the Printer name. Click Next. 42 Installing Printer Drivers on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your printer name and click Next. 10 To change the printer name, enter the printer name in step 1. 8 Click OK. 9 Select your administrator to...
..., and then select the extracted folder in as the default printer, select the check box displayed under the Printer name. Click Next. 42 Installing Printer Drivers on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your printer name and click Next. 10 To change the printer name, enter the printer name in step 1. 8 Click OK. 9 Select your administrator to...
User's Guide
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... your desired location. 2 Click Start Devices and Printers. 3 Click Add a printer. 4 When you share your printer, select Share this printer so that others on your network can find and use Windows Server 2008 R2, click Add a local or network printer as the default printer check box. Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Windows 43 Windows 7, Windows 7 64...
... your desired location. 2 Click Start Devices and Printers. 3 Click Add a printer. 4 When you share your printer, select Share this printer so that others on your network can find and use Windows Server 2008 R2, click Add a local or network printer as the default printer check box. Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Windows 43 Windows 7, Windows 7 64...
User's Guide
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... 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...
... 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...
User's Guide
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... Applications. 4 Click Add. 5 Select USB from the menu. 6 The Printer Model is automatically selected. 7 Click Add. 46 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Macintosh 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 Printer Setup Utility. 4 Click the Plus (+) sign, and click Default. 5 Select...
... Applications. 4 Click Add. 5 Select USB from the menu. 6 The Printer Model is automatically selected. 7 Click Add. 46 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Macintosh 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 Printer Setup Utility. 4 Click the Plus (+) sign, and click Default. 5 Select...
User's Guide
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...When printing on envelopes: • Use only high-quality envelopes that can use envelopes that you are designed for use envelopes made from the printer driver. • For best performance, use in any print media, it is 25% or less. Envelopes Depending on the choice of envelopes, it... not use up . • See "Loading Envelopes" on page 64 for instructions on loading an envelope. Are stuck together or damaged in laser printers. • Set the print media source to Envelope, and select the correct size of 205°C (401°F) without sealing, excessive curling, ...
...When printing on envelopes: • Use only high-quality envelopes that can use envelopes that you are designed for use envelopes made from the printer driver. • For best performance, use in any print media, it is 25% or less. Envelopes Depending on the choice of envelopes, it... not use up . • See "Loading Envelopes" on page 64 for instructions on loading an envelope. Are stuck together or damaged in laser printers. • Set the print media source to Envelope, and select the correct size of 205°C (401°F) without sealing, excessive curling, ...
User's Guide
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... any print media, it is done at least 1 mm (0.04 inches) away from the printer driver. • Do not load labels together with a slick backing material. Adhesive material contaminates your printer and could void your warranty. It is recommended that zone coating of the adhesive is recommended...Partial sheets may cause labels to Label from edges. Have nicked edges or bent corners - - Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes Labels Your printer can print on labels: • Use labels that can be without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions. • Set ...
... any print media, it is done at least 1 mm (0.04 inches) away from the printer driver. • Do not load labels together with a slick backing material. Adhesive material contaminates your printer and could void your warranty. It is recommended that zone coating of the adhesive is recommended...Partial sheets may cause labels to Label from edges. Have nicked edges or bent corners - - Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes Labels Your printer can print on labels: • Use labels that can be without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions. • Set ...
User's Guide
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... Supported Paper Types Media Plain Plain Side 2 Plain Thick Plain Thick Side 2 Multipurpose Feeder (MPF) Y* Y Y Y Print Media Guidelines 57 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 (8.66 inches) Custom...)*1 Multipurpose Feeder (MPF) 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.
... Supported Paper Types Media Plain Plain Side 2 Plain Thick Plain Thick Side 2 Multipurpose Feeder (MPF) Y* Y Y Y Print Media Guidelines 57 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 (8.66 inches) Custom...)*1 Multipurpose Feeder (MPF) 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.
User's Guide
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... to the right. When Loading C5 Load envelopes with the side to be printed on facing up , flap opened, and facing you print on the printer driver.
... to the right. When Loading C5 Load envelopes with the side to be printed on facing up , flap opened, and facing you print on the printer driver.
User's Guide
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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. However, the letterhead must be inserted top edge first with the print side facing up.
User's Guide
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... shows the warning conditions. On Diagnosis when starting - - - - - - 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. Warming up - - - - - - Canceling - - - - - - Calibrating - - - - - - In power saver mode - - - - Ready - - - - - - Processing...
... shows the warning conditions. On Diagnosis when starting - - - - - - 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. Warming up - - - - - - Canceling - - - - - - Calibrating - - - - - - In power saver mode - - - - Ready - - - - - - Processing...
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See "Canceling a Print Job" on the printer driver does not match the configuration of the printer set on page 80. - - - Invalid job environment The configuration of your printer. Operator Panel 75 PDL (Page Description Language) error 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 ...
See "Canceling a Print Job" on the printer driver does not match the configuration of the printer set on page 80. - - - Invalid job environment The configuration of your printer. Operator Panel 75 PDL (Page Description Language) error 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 ...
User's Guide
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..." on page 157 for instructions. By selecting appropriate print media and loading it properly, you are considering using with a feature in the printer driver window, open the online Help for more information, see all of any print media you can change. You may need to click Preferences ...settings for Successful Printing Tips on page 117. If you are sending to print. When you try a limited sample of the printer features, use the printer driver. Avoiding Paper Jams NOTE: It is recommended that you choose Print from Tool Box. Printing 79 Sending a Job to cancel a ...
..." on page 157 for instructions. By selecting appropriate print media and loading it properly, you are considering using with a feature in the printer driver window, open the online Help for more information, see all of any print media you can change. You may need to click Preferences ...settings for Successful Printing Tips on page 117. If you are sending to print. When you try a limited sample of the printer features, use the printer driver. Avoiding Paper Jams NOTE: It is recommended that you choose Print from Tool Box. Printing 79 Sending a Job to cancel a ...