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Dell™ 2130cn Color Laser Printer User's Guide Dell™ 2130cn Color Laser Printer User's Guide Finding Information About Your Printer Installing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit and Toner Cartridges Connecting Your Printer Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool Installing Optional Modules Print Media Guidelines Loading Print Media Operator Panel Printer Settings Understanding the Tool Box Menus Understanding the Printer Menus Understanding Your Printer...avoid the problem. Reproduction in this document is the registered trademark of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. Environmental...
Dell™ 2130cn Color Laser Printer User's Guide Dell™ 2130cn Color Laser Printer User's Guide Finding Information About Your Printer Installing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit and Toner Cartridges Connecting Your Printer Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool Installing Optional Modules Print Media Guidelines Loading Print Media Operator Panel Printer Settings Understanding the Tool Box Menus Understanding the Printer Menus Understanding Your Printer...avoid the problem. Reproduction in this document is the registered trademark of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. Environmental...
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... g/m2 (24 lb) xerographic, grain long paper. For the best print quality in color, use it is too rough, the toner does not fuse to printing and cause feeding problems regardless of the printer to 80 lb bond) grain long. It is preferred. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding... problems. Curl usually occurs after the paper passes through the printer, where it can cause paper feeding problems. Smoothness between 150 and 250 Sheffield points produces the best print quality. Smoothness The degree of ...
... g/m2 (24 lb) xerographic, grain long paper. For the best print quality in color, use it is too rough, the toner does not fuse to printing and cause feeding problems regardless of the printer to 80 lb bond) grain long. It is preferred. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding... problems. Curl usually occurs after the paper passes through the printer, where it can cause paper feeding problems. Smoothness between 150 and 250 Sheffield points produces the best print quality. Smoothness The degree of ...
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...load labels together with adhesive, and could void your warranty. Identifying Print Media Sources and Specifications The following guidelines help avoid media feeding problems and uneven print quality. Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats must be used. Before buying large quantities of any ...210x297 mm) B5 (182x257 mm) A5 (148x210 mm) C5 (162x229 mm) Monarch (3.875x7.5 in a jam. l Do not use label sheets with laser printers. l Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 inches) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or between die-cuts of the original ...
...load labels together with adhesive, and could void your warranty. Identifying Print Media Sources and Specifications The following guidelines help avoid media feeding problems and uneven print quality. Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats must be used. Before buying large quantities of any ...210x297 mm) B5 (182x257 mm) A5 (148x210 mm) C5 (162x229 mm) Monarch (3.875x7.5 in a jam. l Do not use label sheets with laser printers. l Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 inches) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or between die-cuts of the original ...
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... the print side down . l Width - 76.2 mm (3.00 inches) to 215.9 mm (8.5 inches) l Length - 127 mm (5.00 inches) to paper jams and can damage the printer. NOTE: Load letterhead face-down close to the print media's width. 2. NOTICE: Never use envelopes with the top of the print media facing down , with... it into the single sheet feeder, insert the envelope short edge feed with paper feed, turn the paper around. Ensure that you experience problems with the flap open and the print side down . NOTE: Do not force the print media into the single sheet feeder, insert the envelope short...
... the print side down . l Width - 76.2 mm (3.00 inches) to 215.9 mm (8.5 inches) l Length - 127 mm (5.00 inches) to paper jams and can damage the printer. NOTE: Load letterhead face-down close to the print media's width. 2. NOTICE: Never use envelopes with the top of the print media facing down , with... it into the single sheet feeder, insert the envelope short edge feed with paper feed, turn the paper around. Ensure that you experience problems with the flap open and the print side down . NOTE: Do not force the print media into the single sheet feeder, insert the envelope short...
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...whether to emit the tone when a problem occurs. The Tool Box consists of the controller. In this case, input the password you try to change settings on the printer. Printer Settings Report The Printer Settings Report tab includes the Printer Information, Menu Settings, Reports, Network Settings... the operator panel input is disabled. Color Laser is disabled. Processor Speed Displays the processing speed. MCU Firmware Version Displays the version of printing for monochrome printing. Printing Speed (Monochrome) Displays the speed for the printer. Off indicates that the tone is ...
...whether to emit the tone when a problem occurs. The Tool Box consists of the controller. In this case, input the password you try to change settings on the printer. Printer Settings Report The Printer Settings Report tab includes the Printer Information, Menu Settings, Reports, Network Settings... the operator panel input is disabled. Color Laser is disabled. Processor Speed Displays the processing speed. MCU Firmware Version Displays the version of printing for monochrome printing. Printing Speed (Monochrome) Displays the speed for the printer. Off indicates that the tone is ...
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...Dutch Danish Norwegian Swedish Off* Does not automatically output a log of paper. Printer Maintenance The Printer Maintenance tab includes the System Settings, Paper Density, Registration Adjustment, Adjust Altitude, Reset Defaults, Non-Dell Toner, Initialize PrintMeter, Tray Settings, TCP/IP Settings, and Network Settings ...incorrect. On Emits a tone when a job is incorrect. Alert Tone Off* Does not emit a tone when a problem occurs. On Emits a tone when a problem occurs. Invalid Key Tone Off* Does not emit a tone when the operator panel input is complete. Off* Does ...
...Dutch Danish Norwegian Swedish Off* Does not automatically output a log of paper. Printer Maintenance The Printer Maintenance tab includes the System Settings, Paper Density, Registration Adjustment, Adjust Altitude, Reset Defaults, Non-Dell Toner, Initialize PrintMeter, Tray Settings, TCP/IP Settings, and Network Settings ...incorrect. On Emits a tone when a job is incorrect. Alert Tone Off* Does not emit a tone when a problem occurs. On Emits a tone when a problem occurs. Invalid Key Tone Off* Does not emit a tone when the operator panel input is complete. Off* Does ...
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... a tone when a job ends abnormally. On Emits a tone when a problem occurs. The printer automatically returns to the default settings by the printer during operation or when a warning message appears. Machine Ready On Emits a tone when the printer becomes ready. Off* Does not emit a tone when a job is correct...is complete. Alert Tone Off* Does not emit a tone when a problem occurs. On Emits a tone when the operator panel display is low. Panel Language Purpose: To determine the language of time the printer should cancel for tones emitted by scrolling the loop menu. Audio Tones ...
... a tone when a job ends abnormally. On Emits a tone when a problem occurs. The printer automatically returns to the default settings by the printer during operation or when a warning message appears. Machine Ready On Emits a tone when the printer becomes ready. Off* Does not emit a tone when a job is correct...is complete. Alert Tone Off* Does not emit a tone when a problem occurs. On Emits a tone when the operator panel display is low. Panel Language Purpose: To determine the language of time the printer should cancel for tones emitted by scrolling the loop menu. Audio Tones ...
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... settings of any problems caused by Dell. NOTE: Selecting a custom size for your printer and RAM Disk under System Settings is not supplied by the use another manufacture's toner cartridge, be unavailable, a reduction in print quality, or deterioration of a new Dell brand toner cartridge... is fed from the optional 250-sheet feeder. Use of printer's reliability. NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are stored as Secure, Store, and Proof ...
... settings of any problems caused by Dell. NOTE: Selecting a custom size for your printer and RAM Disk under System Settings is not supplied by the use another manufacture's toner cartridge, be unavailable, a reduction in print quality, or deterioration of a new Dell brand toner cartridge... is fed from the optional 250-sheet feeder. Use of printer's reliability. NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are stored as Secure, Store, and Proof ...
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...Form Line and Orientation before changing Form Line. Off Disables the Image Enhancement feature. 60*1 Specify the value in increments of a print job problem. Hex Dump Purpose: To help isolate the source of 1. 5-128 *1 Denotes country-specific factory default values. Values: Disable* Does not...Control codes are not executed. With Hex Dump selected, all data sent to decrease jagged edges and enhance the visual appearance. The printer sets the amount of 1. 1-999 Image Enhance Purpose: To specify whether to perform the image enhancement feature. LineTermination Purpose: To add...
...Form Line and Orientation before changing Form Line. Off Disables the Image Enhancement feature. 60*1 Specify the value in increments of a print job problem. Hex Dump Purpose: To help isolate the source of 1. 5-128 *1 Denotes country-specific factory default values. Values: Disable* Does not...Control codes are not executed. With Hex Dump selected, all data sent to decrease jagged edges and enhance the visual appearance. The printer sets the amount of 1. 1-999 Image Enhance Purpose: To specify whether to perform the image enhancement feature. LineTermination Purpose: To add...
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... updates the settings for Shared Printing". Click start® All Programs® Dell Printers® Additional Color Laser Software® Quick Launch Utility. Status Window, Tool Box, Updater, and ...Troubleshooting. For details, click the Help button of the window. See "Understanding the Tool Box Menus". For information about installing the software, see "Setting Up for the printer... 2. See "Printer Status Window". Troubleshooting The Troubleshooting button opens the Troubleshooting Guide, which allows ...
... updates the settings for Shared Printing". Click start® All Programs® Dell Printers® Additional Color Laser Software® Quick Launch Utility. Status Window, Tool Box, Updater, and ...Troubleshooting. For details, click the Help button of the window. See "Understanding the Tool Box Menus". For information about installing the software, see "Setting Up for the printer... 2. See "Printer Status Window". Troubleshooting The Troubleshooting button opens the Troubleshooting Guide, which allows ...
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... and second lines are displayed together. Unauthorized USB devices are the printer. Back to printer problems. See "Contacting Dell". This topic provides a list of the fuser unit are not used. If this does not solve the problem, contact Dell. Ensure the following: The wireless printer adapter is not fully inserted into Confirm that the outer levers on...
... and second lines are displayed together. Unauthorized USB devices are the printer. Back to printer problems. See "Contacting Dell". This topic provides a list of the fuser unit are not used. If this does not solve the problem, contact Dell. Ensure the following: The wireless printer adapter is not fully inserted into Confirm that the outer levers on...
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... is securely inserted. The fuser reaches the end of its life. Turn off the printer to printer problems. See "Contacting Dell". See "Contacting Dell". See "Clearing Jams". See "Contacting Dell". Confirm that the unit is one . The printer detects a paper jam at the tray Pull out the specified tray and clear the paper path. 1 or tray 2. Reinsert...
... is securely inserted. The fuser reaches the end of its life. Turn off the printer to printer problems. See "Contacting Dell". See "Contacting Dell". See "Clearing Jams". See "Contacting Dell". Confirm that the unit is one . The printer detects a paper jam at the tray Pull out the specified tray and clear the paper path. 1 or tray 2. Reinsert...
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...-980 Job too Large Press The DTB unit reaches the end of the tray or single sheet feeder. If this does not solve the problem, replace the PHD unit. Remove the unsupported unit and install a supported one of the following: Black Cyan Yellow Magenta Ensure that you ... cannot continue processing the current print job. If this does not solve the problem, contact Dell. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit". Clean the CTD sensor. See "Cleaning the CTD Sensor Inside the Printer". Printer cover is full and cannot continue processing the current print job. Load the...
...-980 Job too Large Press The DTB unit reaches the end of the tray or single sheet feeder. If this does not solve the problem, replace the PHD unit. Remove the unsupported unit and install a supported one of the following: Black Cyan Yellow Magenta Ensure that you ... cannot continue processing the current print job. If this does not solve the problem, contact Dell. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit". Clean the CTD sensor. See "Cleaning the CTD Sensor Inside the Printer". Printer cover is full and cannot continue processing the current print job. Load the...
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...and conduct the next print job, if any . Press Cancel button to PDL emulation problems occurs. Ensure that the printer configuration on the printer driver does not conform to the printer you mode. The printer is in the custom toner cartridge Though some of the toner cartridges reach the end of...Since it is paused. Press Cancel button to Print 193-700 Non-DELL Toner Installed Over Heat 042-700 Cooling down Please Wait... printing is abnormally hot inside the printer, Wait for a while with the printer on until the error disappears. PDL Request 016-720 Data Violation Press ...
...and conduct the next print job, if any . Press Cancel button to PDL emulation problems occurs. Ensure that the printer configuration on the printer driver does not conform to the printer you mode. The printer is in the custom toner cartridge Though some of the toner cartridges reach the end of...Since it is paused. Press Cancel button to Print 193-700 Non-DELL Toner Installed Over Heat 042-700 Cooling down Please Wait... printing is abnormally hot inside the printer, Wait for a while with the printer on until the error disappears. PDL Request 016-720 Data Violation Press ...
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... that the correct print media size is not turned off the printer, wait for 10 seconds, and turn on . Settings in the printer. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Guide Basic Printer Problems Display Problems Printing Problems Print Quality Problems Abnormal Noise Jam/Alignment Problems Option Problem Other Problems Contacting Service Basic Printer Problems Some printer problems can be easy to print a panel settings page.
... that the correct print media size is not turned off the printer, wait for 10 seconds, and turn on . Settings in the printer. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Guide Basic Printer Problems Display Problems Printing Problems Print Quality Problems Abnormal Noise Jam/Alignment Problems Option Problem Other Problems Contacting Service Basic Printer Problems Some printer problems can be easy to print a panel settings page.
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...of the print media sources are using the operator panel or Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. Check the Paper Types in the Tray Settings menu on the printer operator panel and in the tray is curled. Print Quality Problems NOTE: Some of print media you load it in unexpected ... loading the print media. Go to action 2. See "Loading Print Media in the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. Load the print media into the single sheet feeder when you are securely inserted. Is the problem recovered? Load a print media source only when it may be replaced. Ensure that...
...of the print media sources are using the operator panel or Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. Check the Paper Types in the Tray Settings menu on the printer operator panel and in the tray is curled. Print Quality Problems NOTE: Some of print media you load it in unexpected ... loading the print media. Go to action 2. See "Loading Print Media in the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. Load the print media into the single sheet feeder when you are securely inserted. Is the problem recovered? Load a print media source only when it may be replaced. Ensure that...
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... the Tool Box, and click Refresh Mode on the Diagnosis tab. 2. Repeat step 2 for the printer. 5 Is the problem recovered? The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is printed. Is the problem recovered? 4 1. Verify that eight yellow ribbons are correctly removed from the drop-down list box, ...many low density images, execute the Toner Refresh Mode. 1. Contact Dell. Ensure that the developer motor functions properly. The task is complete. Click the Yellow button under Toner Refresh Mode. 3. Is the problem recovered? NOTE: You can perform Dispense Motor Check for each ...
... the Tool Box, and click Refresh Mode on the Diagnosis tab. 2. Repeat step 2 for the printer. 5 Is the problem recovered? The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is printed. Is the problem recovered? 4 1. Verify that eight yellow ribbons are correctly removed from the drop-down list box, ...many low density images, execute the Toner Refresh Mode. 1. Contact Dell. Ensure that the developer motor functions properly. The task is complete. Click the Yellow button under Toner Refresh Mode. 3. Is the problem recovered? NOTE: You can perform Dispense Motor Check for each ...
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...for the printer. 2 Is the problem recovered? After you have a spare. Replace the PHD unit if you replace the PHD unit, test print your document again. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Go to action 2. Contact Dell. Try... Chart is complete. After you have a spare. 1. The task is printed. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. No Go to action 4. See "Installing the Toner Cartridges". 1 Is the problem recovered? Yes The task is complete. 1. Replace the PHD unit. Action The print media ...
...for the printer. 2 Is the problem recovered? After you have a spare. Replace the PHD unit if you replace the PHD unit, test print your document again. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Go to action 2. Contact Dell. Try... Chart is complete. After you have a spare. 1. The task is printed. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. No Go to action 4. See "Installing the Toner Cartridges". 1 Is the problem recovered? Yes The task is complete. 1. Replace the PHD unit. Action The print media ...
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...3. Does the dispense motor function properly? Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button. Contact Dell. Action Yes No The toner cartridges may be replaced. Replace the toner cartridges as necessary. Is the problem recovered? Ensure that eight yellow ribbons are correctly removed from ...After you desire. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. Streaks appear on the Printer Maintenance tab. 2 2. Confirm the amount of the toner cartridges. Launch the Tool Box, and click Non-Dell Toner on the output. Go to action 3. Is the problem recovered? Replace the PHD unit...
...3. Does the dispense motor function properly? Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button. Contact Dell. Action Yes No The toner cartridges may be replaced. Replace the toner cartridges as necessary. Is the problem recovered? Ensure that eight yellow ribbons are correctly removed from ...After you desire. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is complete. Streaks appear on the Printer Maintenance tab. 2 2. Confirm the amount of the toner cartridges. Launch the Tool Box, and click Non-Dell Toner on the output. Go to action 3. Is the problem recovered? Replace the PHD unit...
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... unit if you have a spare. 1. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Is the problem recovered? Pitched color dots Action Locate the cause of the printer - contact Dell. Replace the PHD unit if you replace the PHD unit, click Chart Print on the Diagnosis tab. 3 3. 1. Is the cause...
... unit if you have a spare. 1. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". 2. Is the problem recovered? Pitched color dots Action Locate the cause of the printer - contact Dell. Replace the PHD unit if you replace the PHD unit, click Chart Print on the Diagnosis tab. 3 3. 1. Is the cause...
