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...Indicates that no paper is loaded or a paper jam occurred in the printer with the print-side facing up. 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 the ...an error. 7 (Manual Duplex) indicator Indicates that the printer is ready to print the Report pages. 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 ...
...Indicates that no paper is loaded or a paper jam occurred in the printer with the print-side facing up. 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 the ...an error. 7 (Manual Duplex) indicator Indicates that the printer is ready to print the Report pages. 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 ...
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... User's Guide An alert 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 The printer settings page is on and not blinking, and then press and hold the (Start) button for...
... User's Guide An alert 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 The printer settings page is on and not blinking, and then press and hold the (Start) button for...
User's Guide
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... 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 Machine Check 98 Environment Sensor Info 99 Developer Stir Mode...
... 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 Machine Check 98 Environment Sensor Info 99 Developer Stir Mode...
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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 ... Troubleshooting 139 18 Troubleshooting 141 Basic Printer Problems 141 Display Problems 141 Printing Problems 142 Print Quality Problems 143 The output is too light 143 Toner smears or print comes off/Stain on back side 144 Contents 7
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 ... Troubleshooting 139 18 Troubleshooting 141 Basic Printer Problems 141 Display Problems 141 Printing Problems 142 Print Quality Problems 143 The output is too light 143 Toner smears or print comes off/Stain on back side 144 Contents 7
User's Guide
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...Dell™ 1250c Color Printer User's Guide 15 a Navigate to the left for 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. To locate the Service Tag of your desktop. To order replacement toner.... For best service, have your printer, see "Express Service Code and Service Tag" on the toolbar. 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.
...Dell™ 1250c Color Printer User's Guide 15 a Navigate to the left for 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. To locate the Service Tag of your desktop. To order replacement toner.... For best service, have your printer, see "Express Service Code and Service Tag" on the toolbar. 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.
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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 4 About the Printer This chapter provides an overview of your Dell™ 1250c Color Printer.
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The Dell 1250c Color Printer - You can order consumables from the Select Reorder URL list. Dell Supplies Management System screen appears. b Click the Visit Dell Printer supplies ordering web site. The Service Tag is located inside the toner access cover of your printer in your web browser, launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, and click the Order...
The Dell 1250c Color Printer - You can order consumables from the Select Reorder URL list. Dell Supplies Management System screen appears. b Click the Visit Dell Printer supplies ordering web site. The Service Tag is located inside the toner access cover of your printer in your web browser, launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, and click the Order...
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If the paper is too rough, the toner does not fuse to withstand high temperatures without discoloring, bleeding, or releasing hazardous emissions. This limits the exposure of humidity. Only use paper able to ...
If the paper is too rough, the toner does not fuse to withstand high temperatures without discoloring, bleeding, or releasing hazardous emissions. This limits the exposure of humidity. Only use paper able to ...
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...; Use only 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 the fuser. • Do not mix print media sizes, weights, or types in xerographic copiers. latex inks might not. The ink...
...; Use only 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 the fuser. • Do not mix print media sizes, weights, or types in xerographic copiers. latex inks might not. The ink...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...in the multipurpose feeder. The printer is open. To continue printing, press the (Start) button. - The specified toner cartridge is empty or not installed when Dell toner cartridges are used (Non-Dell Toner is set to Off). 6 (Cancel) button • Press this button to cancel a job or clear an ... duplex printing. 8 (Load Paper) indicator • Indicates that no paper is loaded or a paper jam occurred in the non-Dell toner mode (Non-Dell Toner is set to On). The printer is in the power saver mode. The printer is canceling. The printer is processing or printing....
...in the multipurpose feeder. The printer is open. To continue printing, press the (Start) button. - The specified toner cartridge is empty or not installed when Dell toner cartridges are used (Non-Dell Toner is set to Off). 6 (Cancel) button • Press this button to cancel a job or clear an ... duplex printing. 8 (Load Paper) indicator • Indicates that no paper is loaded or a paper jam occurred in the non-Dell toner mode (Non-Dell Toner is set to On). The printer is in the power saver mode. The printer is canceling. The printer is processing or printing....
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1 2 3 4 5 7 8 Printer Status Jam Toner Error Ready Start Manual Load /Data Duplex Paper - - - - - - Printing - - - - - - Waiting for the second side (odd) pages, and press the (Start) button . Waiting for manual duplex ...
1 2 3 4 5 7 8 Printer Status Jam Toner Error Ready Start Manual Load /Data Duplex Paper - - - - - - Printing - - - - - - Waiting for the second side (odd) pages, and press the (Start) button . Waiting for manual duplex ...
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... empty.*3 *1 The Ready/Data 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 in black and white. The magenta toner is empty.*3 -- *1 - - - Operator call errors require some kind of intervention to Off). *3 In this case, you can continue printing...
... empty.*3 *1 The Ready/Data 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 in black and white. The magenta toner is empty.*3 -- *1 - - - Operator call errors require some kind of intervention to Off). *3 In this case, you can continue printing...
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... and press the (Start) button. Close the rear cover. - - - An error occurred. The specified toner cartridge is not enough. or replace the specified toner cartridge. - - - - - See "Replacing Toner - - - - Cartridges" on page 35. - - - - - See "Loading Paper" on page... Jams" on page 35. - - - - - The density of paper is loaded. The wrong size of the specified toner is low, not installed or not - - - - - 1 Jam Y -- - -- -- ------- 2 Toner MC -- -- --- -- -- --- -- 3 4 5 7 8 Cause/Remedy Error Ready/ Start Manual Load K Data ...
... and press the (Start) button. Close the rear cover. - - - An error occurred. The specified toner cartridge is not enough. or replace the specified toner cartridge. - - - - - See "Replacing Toner - - - - Cartridges" on page 35. - - - - - See "Loading Paper" on page... Jams" on page 35. - - - - - The density of paper is loaded. The wrong size of the specified toner is low, not installed or not - - - - - 1 Jam Y -- - -- -- ------- 2 Toner MC -- -- --- -- -- --- -- 3 4 5 7 8 Cause/Remedy Error Ready/ Start Manual Load K Data ...
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...) 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 - - See "Canceling a Print Job" on page 80. - - - See "Canceling a Print Job" on page 80...
...) 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 - - See "Canceling a Print Job" on page 80. - - - See "Canceling a Print Job" on page 80...
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... error occurred. See "Canceling a Print Job" on page 164. 12 Jam Y -- -- -- See "Contacting Dell" on page 80. - - Turn off the printer, and then on . Toner MC -- - 3 4 5 7 8 Cause/Remedy Error Ready/ Start Manual Load K Data Duplex Paper - - A firmware error occurred. See "Contacting Dell" on . 76 Operator Panel A ROM writing error occurred. Fatal Errors Contact...
... error occurred. See "Canceling a Print Job" on page 164. 12 Jam Y -- -- -- See "Contacting Dell" on page 80. - - Turn off the printer, and then on . Toner MC -- - 3 4 5 7 8 Cause/Remedy Error Ready/ Start Manual Load K Data Duplex Paper - - A firmware error occurred. See "Contacting Dell" on . 76 Operator Panel A ROM writing error occurred. Fatal Errors Contact...
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Toner MC 3 4 5 7 8 Cause/Remedy Error Ready/ Start Manual Load K Data Duplex Paper - - Printing a Device Settings Page Press and hold the (Start) button when the Ready/Data ...
Toner MC 3 4 5 7 8 Cause/Remedy Error Ready/ Start Manual Load K Data Duplex Paper - - Printing a Device Settings Page Press and hold the (Start) button when the Ready/Data ...
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Printing Speed (Color) Printing Speed (Monochrome) Displays the speed for monochrome printing. Displays the time taken by the printer before it finishes a job...Saver Timer Deep Sleep Fault Time-Out Job Time-Out Auto Log Print Paper Density Adjust BTR Default Print Paper Size Low Toner Alert Message Plain Label Plain Displays the time taken by the printer before it enters Sleep mode after every 10 jobs. ... Settings Purpose: To display the current settings of your printer. Displays whether to show the alert message when the toner is low. Displays the speed for color printing.
Printing Speed (Color) Printing Speed (Monochrome) Displays the speed for monochrome printing. Displays the time taken by the printer before it finishes a job...Saver Timer Deep Sleep Fault Time-Out Job Time-Out Auto Log Print Paper Density Adjust BTR Default Print Paper Size Low Toner Alert Message Plain Label Plain Displays the time taken by the printer before it enters Sleep mode after every 10 jobs. ... Settings Purpose: To display the current settings of your printer. Displays whether to show the alert message when the toner is low. Displays the speed for color printing.
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...curling/ separating discharge of the fuser for labels. Envelope Displays the voltage setting of another manufacturer. Non-Dell Toner Displays whether to automatically adjust color registration. Coated Displays the voltage setting of the fuser for coated paper. Plain Thick Displays the temperature ...envelopes. Recycled Displays the temperature setting of the location where the printer is installed. Auto Registration Displays whether to use toner cartridge of the transfer roller for recycled paper. Recycled Displays the voltage setting of the fuser for recycled paper. ...
...curling/ separating discharge of the fuser for labels. Envelope Displays the voltage setting of another manufacturer. Non-Dell Toner Displays whether to automatically adjust color registration. Coated Displays the voltage setting of the fuser for coated paper. Plain Thick Displays the temperature ...envelopes. Recycled Displays the temperature setting of the location where the printer is installed. Auto Registration Displays whether to use toner cartridge of the transfer roller for recycled paper. Recycled Displays the voltage setting of the fuser for recycled paper. ...
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... message setting. 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. Specifies the time taken by the printer before it enters Sleep mode after it finishes a job. Values: Sleep*1 Deep Sleep...
... message setting. 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. Specifies the time taken by the printer before it enters Sleep mode after it finishes a job. Values: Sleep*1 Deep Sleep...