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...(Error) 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 Width Guides 9 Front Cover 11 MPF Extension 11...; 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. September 2010 Locating the Service Tag Service Tag Express...
...(Error) 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 Width Guides 9 Front Cover 11 MPF Extension 11...; 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. September 2010 Locating the Service Tag Service Tag Express...
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... 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 Cleaning the Printer Vertical blanks in prints Æ See "Maintaining Your Printer" in the User's Guide An alert for printer hardware. Troubleshooting Clearing jams Æ See "Clearing Jams...
... 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 Cleaning the Printer Vertical blanks in prints Æ See "Maintaining Your Printer" in the User's Guide An alert for printer hardware. Troubleshooting Clearing jams Æ See "Clearing Jams...
User's Guide
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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...
User's Guide
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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...
User's Guide
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.... Dell™ 1250c Color Printer User's Guide 15 For information on other documentation included with your Dell printer Service Tag ready. a Navigate to the left for information on the features, options, and operation of your printer. c Click File on the toolbar. To order replacement toner cartridges... find the icon on your desktop. To locate the Service Tag of your printer, see "Finding Information" on page 17. 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...
.... Dell™ 1250c Color Printer User's Guide 15 For information on other documentation included with your Dell printer Service Tag ready. a Navigate to the left for information on the features, options, and operation of your printer. c Click File on the toolbar. To order replacement toner cartridges... find the icon on your desktop. To locate the Service Tag of your printer, see "Finding Information" on page 17. 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...
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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. 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
User's Guide
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... Order Supplies at: to order toner for your printer. The Dell 1250c Color Printer - Dell supplies web site appears. Dell Supplies Management System screen appears. b Click the Visit Dell Printer supplies ordering web site. Ordering Supplies You can also order toner cartridges by the following method: 1 Click Start All Programs Dell Printers Additional Color Laser Software Dell Supplies Management System. Service...
... Order Supplies at: to order toner for your printer. The Dell 1250c Color Printer - Dell supplies web site appears. Dell Supplies Management System screen appears. b Click the Visit Dell Printer supplies ordering web site. Ordering Supplies You can also order toner cartridges by the following method: 1 Click Start All Programs Dell Printers Additional Color Laser Software Dell Supplies Management System. Service...
User's Guide
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... and the ability of humidity. Grain is too smooth, it can degrade its original packaging until you have chosen is too rough, the toner does not fuse to feed the paper properly. For 60 to 135 g/m2 (16 to high temperatures. The laser printing process heats paper...the paper feeder, can result in poor print quality. Fiber Content Most high-quality xerographic paper is preferred. Business paper designed for laser printers. 50 Print Media Guidelines Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the paper you are recommended. Paper containing fibers such as cotton...
... and the ability of humidity. Grain is too smooth, it can degrade its original packaging until you have chosen is too rough, the toner does not fuse to feed the paper properly. For 60 to 135 g/m2 (16 to high temperatures. The laser printing process heats paper...the paper feeder, can result in poor print quality. Fiber Content Most high-quality xerographic paper is preferred. Business paper designed for laser printers. 50 Print Media Guidelines Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the paper you are recommended. Paper containing fibers such as cotton...
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...them. If you have selected is properly loaded in doubt, contact your paper supplier. 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-...forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process. • Select paper that are not affected by the resin in toner or the silicone in xerographic copiers. Straighten the edges of 225°C (437°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. •...
...them. If you have selected is properly loaded in doubt, contact your paper supplier. 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-...forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process. • Select paper that are not affected by the resin in toner or the silicone in xerographic copiers. Straighten the edges of 225°C (437°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. •...
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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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...) button. - The indicators provide information on Condition A paper jam occurred. The specified toner is low when Dell toner cartridges are used (Non-Dell Toner is loaded or a paper jam occurred in the non-Dell toner mode (Non-Dell Toner is open. The printer is processing or printing. The printer is ready to print. To cancel the current job or clear the...
...) button. - The indicators provide information on Condition A paper jam occurred. The specified toner is low when Dell toner cartridges are used (Non-Dell Toner is loaded or a paper jam occurred in the non-Dell toner mode (Non-Dell Toner is open. The printer is processing or printing. The printer is ready to print. To cancel the current job or clear the...
User's Guide
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... conditions. Waiting for the second side (odd) pages, and press the (Start) button . Ready - - - - - - On Diagnosis when starting - - - - - - Initializing NVM - - - - - - In power saver mode - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 Printer Status Jam Toner Error Ready Start Manual Load /Data Duplex Paper - - - - - - Calibrating - - - - - - Waiting for manual duplex printing. *1 *1 Load paper for incoming data - - - - - - Canceling - - - - - - You can continue printing...
... conditions. Waiting for the second side (odd) pages, and press the (Start) button . Ready - - - - - - On Diagnosis when starting - - - - - - Initializing NVM - - - - - - In power saver mode - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 Printer Status Jam Toner Error Ready Start Manual Load /Data Duplex Paper - - - - - - Calibrating - - - - - - Waiting for manual duplex printing. *1 *1 Load paper for incoming data - - - - - - Canceling - - - - - - You can continue printing...
User's Guide
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... 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 low.*2 - *1 - - -- *1 - - - The yellow toner is low.*2 -- *1 - - - The magenta toner is empty.*3 -- *1 - - - The printer is low.*2 -- *1 - - - 1 Jam Y ---- --- 2 Toner MC -- -- -- - 3 4 5 7 8 Printer Status Error Ready/ Start Manual Load K Data Duplex Paper -- *1 - - - The yellow toner is in black and white.
... 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 low.*2 - *1 - - -- *1 - - - The yellow toner is low.*2 -- *1 - - - The magenta toner is empty.*3 -- *1 - - - The printer is low.*2 -- *1 - - - 1 Jam Y ---- --- 2 Toner MC -- -- -- - 3 4 5 7 8 Printer Status Error Ready/ Start Manual Load K Data Duplex Paper -- *1 - - - The yellow toner is in black and white.
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... on page 80. - - - Invalid job environment The configuration of your printer. See "Canceling a Print Job" on page 80. - - - Operator Panel 75 Secondary light sequences When the Error indicator blinks, a secondary error has occurred. See "Canceling a Print ...) button to clear the message and cancel the current print job. Memory overflow 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 - -
... on page 80. - - - Invalid job environment The configuration of your printer. See "Canceling a Print Job" on page 80. - - - Operator Panel 75 Secondary light sequences When the Error indicator blinks, a secondary error has occurred. See "Canceling a Print ...) button to clear the message and cancel the current print job. Memory overflow 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 - -
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... this error occurs repeatedly. 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 - - - - - - See "Contacting Dell" on page 80. - - Toner MC -- - 3 4 5 7 8 Cause/Remedy Error Ready/ Start Manual Load K Data Duplex Paper - - See "Canceling a Print Job" on page 164. 12 Jam Y -- -- -- A ROM writing...
... this error occurs repeatedly. 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 - - - - - - See "Contacting Dell" on page 80. - - Toner MC -- - 3 4 5 7 8 Cause/Remedy Error Ready/ Start Manual Load K Data Duplex Paper - - See "Canceling a Print Job" on page 164. 12 Jam Y -- -- -- A ROM writing...
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... status) until the Ready/Data indicator blinks. 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 Printer Settings and Device Settings pages. An error occurred while downloading the firmware. Toner MC 3 4 5 7 8 Cause/Remedy Error Ready/ Start Manual...
... status) until the Ready/Data indicator blinks. 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 Printer Settings and Device Settings pages. An error occurred while downloading the firmware. Toner MC 3 4 5 7 8 Cause/Remedy Error Ready/ Start Manual...
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...the current settings of the transfer roller for data to show the alert message when the toner is low. Displays the default paper size. Displays the voltage setting of your printer. Values: System Settings Power Saver Timer Sleep Power Saver Timer Deep Sleep Fault Time-Out... paper. Displays the speed for color printing. Displays the amount of time that stop abnormally. Displays the paper density of labels. Printing Speed (Color) Printing Speed (Monochrome) Displays the speed for monochrome printing. Displays the time taken by the printer before it enters Deep Sleep mode...
...the current settings of the transfer roller for data to show the alert message when the toner is low. Displays the default paper size. Displays the voltage setting of your printer. Values: System Settings Power Saver Timer Sleep Power Saver Timer Deep Sleep Fault Time-Out... paper. Displays the speed for color printing. Displays the amount of time that stop abnormally. Displays the paper density of labels. Printing Speed (Color) Printing Speed (Monochrome) Displays the speed for monochrome printing. Displays the time taken by the printer before it enters Deep Sleep mode...
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...setting of the transfer roller for recycled paper. Auto Registration Displays whether to use toner cartridge of the transfer roller for labels. Non-Dell Toner Displays whether to automatically adjust color registration. Coated Displays the voltage setting of the fuser for coated paper. Recycled...Plain Thick Displays the voltage setting of the paper. Plain Thick Displays the temperature setting of the location where the printer is installed. Adjustment Adjust Altitude Displays the altitude of the fuser for thick plain paper. Adjust Fuser Plain Displays ...
...setting of the transfer roller for recycled paper. Auto Registration Displays whether to use toner cartridge of the transfer roller for labels. Non-Dell Toner Displays whether to automatically adjust color registration. Coated Displays the voltage setting of the fuser for coated paper. Recycled...Plain Thick Displays the voltage setting of the paper. Plain Thick Displays the temperature setting of the location where the printer is installed. Adjustment Adjust Altitude Displays the altitude of the fuser for thick plain paper. Adjust Fuser Plain Displays ...
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... Page Click to print a detailed list of the device 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. Values: Sleep*1 Deep Sleep 5 minutes* 5-30 minutes 6 minutes* 1-6 minutes Specifies the time taken by...
... Page Click to print a detailed list of the device 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. Values: Sleep*1 Deep Sleep 5 minutes* 5-30 minutes 6 minutes* 1-6 minutes Specifies the time taken by...
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...Does not automatically print a job history report. Shows the alert message when the toner is cancelled if it times out. Apply New Settings After you notice lights flickering. Restart printer to Press the Restart printer to apply new settings button to apply apply new settings the changes. *1 Enter... with minimum warm-up time. Default Print Paper A4 Size*2 Letter Low Toner Alert On* Message Specifies the default paper size. Enter 5 if your printer is cancelled if it times out. The printer automatically returns to operate with room lighting and you complete the settings, press...
...Does not automatically print a job history report. Shows the alert message when the toner is cancelled if it times out. Apply New Settings After you notice lights flickering. Restart printer to Press the Restart printer to apply new settings button to apply apply new settings the changes. *1 Enter... with minimum warm-up time. Default Print Paper A4 Size*2 Letter Low Toner Alert On* Message Specifies the default paper size. Enter 5 if your printer is cancelled if it times out. The printer automatically returns to operate with room lighting and you complete the settings, press...