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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 ... paper. • Press and hold this button to cancel a job or clear an error. 7 (Manual Duplex) indicator Indicates that the printer is ready to print the Report pages. www.dell.com | support.dell.com September 2010 Locating the Service Tag Service Tag Express Service Code xxxxxxx 000 000 000 00 Loading Letterhead Load...
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 ... paper. • Press and hold this button to cancel a job or clear an error. 7 (Manual Duplex) indicator Indicates that the printer is ready to print the Report pages. www.dell.com | support.dell.com September 2010 Locating the Service Tag Service Tag Express Service Code xxxxxxx 000 000 000 00 Loading Letterhead Load...
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...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 Access to software and drivers. • User's Guide Additional information about printer components, paper jam clearance, and consumable replacement.../Data) indicator is printed. If not specified, the print image will be sure to specify the envelope setting on the printer driver. The printer settings page is on and not blinking, and then press and hold the (Start) button for over three seconds. Loading...
...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 Access to software and drivers. • User's Guide Additional information about printer components, paper jam clearance, and consumable replacement.../Data) indicator is printed. If not specified, the print image will be sure to specify the envelope setting on the printer driver. The printer settings page is on and not blinking, and then press and hold the (Start) button for over three seconds. Loading...
User's Guide
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Contents Before Beginning 11 A Notes, Notices, and Cautions 13 1 Dell™ 1250c Color Printer User's Guide . 15 2 Finding Information 17 3 Product Features 21 4 About the Printer 23 Front View 23 Rear View 24 Space Requirements 25 Operator Panel 26 Securing the Printer 26 Ordering Supplies 27 Setting Up Printer (Printer Setup 29 Contents 1
Contents Before Beginning 11 A Notes, Notices, and Cautions 13 1 Dell™ 1250c Color Printer User's Guide . 15 2 Finding Information 17 3 Product Features 21 4 About the Printer 23 Front View 23 Rear View 24 Space Requirements 25 Operator Panel 26 Securing the Printer 26 Ordering Supplies 27 Setting Up Printer (Printer Setup 29 Contents 1
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... 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...
... 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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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... 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 Clearing Paper Jams From the...
... 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 Clearing Paper Jams From the...
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... by the Independent JPEG Group. ICC Profile (Little cms): Copyright© 1998-2004 Marti Maria. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other countries. Dell Inc. The printer software uses some of the codes defined by Dr Brian Gladman under BSD licensing terms; Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information...
... by the Independent JPEG Group. ICC Profile (Little cms): Copyright© 1998-2004 Marti Maria. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other countries. Dell Inc. The printer software uses some of the codes defined by Dr Brian Gladman under BSD licensing terms; Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information...
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... on page 19. 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. For best service, have your printer, see "Finding Information" on the submenu that appears. 2 Visit the Dell Printer Supplies website at www.dell.com/supplies, or order Dell printer supplies by phone...
... on page 19. 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. For best service, have your printer, see "Finding Information" on the submenu that appears. 2 Visit the Dell Printer Supplies website at www.dell.com/supplies, or order Dell printer supplies by phone...
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...documentation. What are you looking for? • Drivers for my printer • My User's Guide Find it here Drivers and Utilities CD 2 • How to your printer or advanced technical reference material for your printer. Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-...minute updates about technical changes to use the CD to install/re-install drivers or access your printer. Quick Reference Guide Finding Information 17 You can use my printer The Drivers and Utilities CD contains setup video, documentation, and drivers for experienced users or technicians.
...documentation. What are you looking for? • Drivers for my printer • My User's Guide Find it here Drivers and Utilities CD 2 • How to your printer or advanced technical reference material for your printer. Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-...minute updates about technical changes to use the CD to install/re-install drivers or access your printer. Quick Reference Guide Finding Information 17 You can use my printer The Drivers and Utilities CD contains setup video, documentation, and drivers for experienced users or technicians.
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What are you looking for? • Safety information • Warranty information Find it here Product Information Guide How to set up my printer CAUTION: Read and follow all safety instructions in your Product Information Guide prior to setting up and operating your printer. Setup diagram Troubleshooting "Troubleshooting" on page 141 18 Finding Information
What are you looking for? • Safety information • Warranty information Find it here Product Information Guide How to set up my printer CAUTION: Read and follow all safety instructions in your Product Information Guide prior to setting up and operating your printer. Setup diagram Troubleshooting "Troubleshooting" on page 141 18 Finding Information
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...specifications Go to support.dell.com. Drivers • Manuals - 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 my printer including: •... Express Service Code 000 000 000 00 The Express Service Code and Service Tag are you looking for components, such as printer driver • Customer Care - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints ...
...specifications Go to support.dell.com. Drivers • Manuals - 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 my printer including: •... Express Service Code 000 000 000 00 The Express Service Code and Service Tag are you looking for components, such as printer driver • Customer Care - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints ...
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...'s help. This feature allows you to reduce the paper consumption. For more information, see "Manual Duplex Printing (Windows Printer Driver Only)" on page 81. Product Features 21 This feature allows you to reduce the paper consumption. 3 Product Features This chapter describes the product features ...
...'s help. This feature allows you to reduce the paper consumption. For more information, see "Manual Duplex Printing (Windows Printer Driver Only)" on page 81. Product Features 21 This feature allows you to reduce the paper consumption. 3 Product Features This chapter describes the product features ...
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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
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Rear View 12 10 9 8 7 3 6 4 5 1 Wall Jack Connector 3 USB Port 5 Rear Cover 7 Paper Chute 9 Transfer Belt 2 Rear Cover Release Handle 4 Security Slot 6 Transfer Roller 8 Paper Feed Roller 10 Fuser Release Lever 24 About the Printer
Rear View 12 10 9 8 7 3 6 4 5 1 Wall Jack Connector 3 USB Port 5 Rear Cover 7 Paper Chute 9 Transfer Belt 2 Rear Cover Release Handle 4 Security Slot 6 Transfer Roller 8 Paper Feed Roller 10 Fuser Release Lever 24 About the Printer
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About the Printer 25 Space Requirements Place the printer at a location such that there is adequate space for using the printer feeder and covers. 69 mm/2.7 inches 225 mm/ 8.9 inches 100 mm/ 3.9 inches 295.5 mm/ 11.6 inches 394 mm/ 15.5 inches 300 mm/11.8 inches 307 mm/12.1 inches 329.5 mm/13 inches To avoid irregular screen image or malfunctioning of your printer, avoid placing the printer in direct sunlight with the front cover opened.
About the Printer 25 Space Requirements Place the printer at a location such that there is adequate space for using the printer feeder and covers. 69 mm/2.7 inches 225 mm/ 8.9 inches 100 mm/ 3.9 inches 295.5 mm/ 11.6 inches 394 mm/ 15.5 inches 300 mm/11.8 inches 307 mm/12.1 inches 329.5 mm/13 inches To avoid irregular screen image or malfunctioning of your printer, avoid placing the printer in direct sunlight with the front cover opened.
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Attach the Kensington lock to the security slot on page 69. Operator Panel For more information on the operator panel, see the operating instructions supplied with the Kensington lock. 26 About the Printer Securing the Printer To protect your printer. Security slot For details, see "Operator Panel" on your printer from theft, you can use the optional Kensington lock.
Attach the Kensington lock to the security slot on page 69. Operator Panel For more information on the operator panel, see the operating instructions supplied with the Kensington lock. 26 About the Printer Securing the Printer To protect your printer. Security slot For details, see "Operator Panel" on your printer from theft, you can use the optional Kensington lock.
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... Web Tool, and click the Order Supplies at: to order toner for your printer. Service Tag xxxxxxx Express Service Code 000 000 000 00 About the Printer 27 The Dell 1250c Color Printer - The Dell Supplies Management System window appears. 2 Select your printer. c Enter the Service Tag, and then click OK. You can order consumables from the Select...
... Web Tool, and click the Order Supplies at: to order toner for your printer. Service Tag xxxxxxx Express Service Code 000 000 000 00 About the Printer 27 The Dell 1250c Color Printer - The Dell Supplies Management System window appears. 2 Select your printer. c Enter the Service Tag, and then click OK. You can order consumables from the Select...
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If you order by phone, call the number that appears in the Order by Phone section. 28 About the Printer
If you order by phone, call the number that appears in the Order by Phone section. 28 About the Printer
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5 Connecting Your Printer Your Dell™ 1250c Color Printer interconnection cable must meet the following operating systems support USB connection: • Microsoft® Windows® XP • Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition Connecting Your Printer 31 USB Cable The following requirements: Connection type USB Connection specifications USB 2.0 compatible 1 1 USB Port Connecting Printer to Computer A local printer is a printer attached to your computer using the USB cable.
5 Connecting Your Printer Your Dell™ 1250c Color Printer interconnection cable must meet the following operating systems support USB connection: • Microsoft® Windows® XP • Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition Connecting Your Printer 31 USB Cable The following requirements: Connection type USB Connection specifications USB 2.0 compatible 1 1 USB Port Connecting Printer to Computer A local printer is a printer attached to your computer using the USB cable.