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Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Toner Management System are registered trademarks of their products. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc. Dell Inc. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. Trademarks...
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... Alert Utility...76 Installing the Optional XPS Driver...76 Dell Toner Management System...77 Printing Status Window...77 Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application ...77 Printing 79 Printing a document...79 Printing on both sides of the paper...80 Setting Jam Recovery...... computer ...87 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...87 Storing supplies...87 Conserving supplies...88 Extending the life of your toner cartridge...88 Replacing supplies...89 Replacing the toner cartridge ...89 Replacing the photoconductor kit ...91 Moving the printer...94 Before moving the printer ...94 Moving the printer ...
... Alert Utility...76 Installing the Optional XPS Driver...76 Dell Toner Management System...77 Printing Status Window...77 Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application ...77 Printing 79 Printing a document...79 Printing on both sides of the paper...80 Setting Jam Recovery...... computer ...87 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...87 Storing supplies...87 Conserving supplies...88 Extending the life of your toner cartridge...88 Replacing supplies...89 Replacing the toner cartridge ...89 Replacing the photoconductor kit ...91 Moving the printer...94 Before moving the printer ...94 Moving the printer ...
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......96 Clearing jams 97 Avoiding jams...97 Accessing jam areas...98 Understanding jam lights and access locations...98 Clearing jams behind the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge 102 Clearing jams from the standard exit bin...104 Clearing jams from Tray 1...104 Clearing jams from Tray 2...106 Clearing jams in the manual...
......96 Clearing jams 97 Avoiding jams...97 Accessing jam areas...98 Understanding jam lights and access locations...98 Clearing jams behind the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge 102 Clearing jams from the standard exit bin...104 Clearing jams from Tray 1...104 Clearing jams from Tray 2...106 Clearing jams in the manual...
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Incorrect margins...117 Paper curl...117 Print is too dark...118 Print is too light ...118 Skewed print...119 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page 119 Toner rubs off...120 Toner specks...120 Transparency print quality is poor...120 Streaked horizontal lines...121 Streaked vertical lines ...121 Solid black or white streaks appear on transparencies or paper 122 Appendix 124 Dell Technical Support Policy...124 Contacting Dell...124 Warranty and Return Policy...125 Index 126 Contents 7
Incorrect margins...117 Paper curl...117 Print is too dark...118 Print is too light ...118 Skewed print...119 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page 119 Toner rubs off...120 Toner specks...120 Transparency print quality is poor...120 Streaked horizontal lines...121 Streaked vertical lines ...121 Solid black or white streaks appear on transparencies or paper 122 Appendix 124 Dell Technical Support Policy...124 Contacting Dell...124 Warranty and Return Policy...125 Index 126 Contents 7
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Learning about the printer 14 Item 1 Error light 2 Jam light 3 Load paper light 4 Toner light 5 Ready light 6 Continue button 7 Stop button Attaching cables 1 Connect the printer to a computer using USB or parallel cable. 2 Connect the power cord to the printer first and then to a wall outlet.
Learning about the printer 14 Item 1 Error light 2 Jam light 3 Load paper light 4 Toner light 5 Ready light 6 Continue button 7 Stop button Attaching cables 1 Connect the printer to a computer using USB or parallel cable. 2 Connect the power cord to the printer first and then to a wall outlet.
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... printer waits for additional data before canceling the remainder of time in the printer is using PCL. Understanding the printer menus 25 The Toner is low message will blink red. Menu item Alarm Cartridge Alarm Off Single Timeouts Power Saver Disabled 1-240 Timeouts Print Timeout Disabled 1-...Timeout Disabled 15-65535 Print Recovery Auto Continue Disabled 5-255 Print Recovery Jam Recovery On Off Auto Description The display shows a message when the toner is the factory default setting. Sets the amount of the print job Notes: • 90 seconds is the factory default setting. •...
... printer waits for additional data before canceling the remainder of time in the printer is using PCL. Understanding the printer menus 25 The Toner is low message will blink red. Menu item Alarm Cartridge Alarm Off Single Timeouts Power Saver Disabled 1-240 Timeouts Print Timeout Disabled 1-...Timeout Disabled 15-65535 Print Recovery Auto Continue Disabled 5-255 Print Recovery Jam Recovery On Off Auto Description The display shows a message when the toner is the factory default setting. Sets the amount of the print job Notes: • 90 seconds is the factory default setting. •...
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...: None is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. Choose whether to make characters more distinct and definite. Adjusts or darkens printed output and conserves toner Note: 0 is the factory default setting. Adjusts the contrast of printed objects Note: 0... Menu item N-up Border None Solid Quality menu Menu item Print Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 IQ 2400 IQ Toner Darkness 1-10 Enhance Fine Lines On Off Gray Correction Auto Off Pixel Boost Off Fonts Horizontally Vertically Both directions Brightness -6-6 Contrast 0-5...
...: None is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. Choose whether to make characters more distinct and definite. Adjusts or darkens printed output and conserves toner Note: 0 is the factory default setting. Adjusts the contrast of printed objects Note: 0... Menu item N-up Border None Solid Quality menu Menu item Print Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 IQ 2400 IQ Toner Darkness 1-10 Enhance Fine Lines On Off Gray Correction Auto Off Pixel Boost Off Fonts Horizontally Vertically Both directions Brightness -6-6 Contrast 0-5...
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Blinking - Blinking - Blinking - Blinking - If the lights are still blinking, contact Dell at support.dell.com. Light sequence What you can be on again. Blinking - Service Error - The lights can do Turn the printer off and then on , off, blinking, ... control panel lights Understanding the printer control panel light sequences Understanding the primary light sequences Printer control panel Lights and buttons 1 Error 2 Jam 3 Load paper 4 Toner 5 Ready 6 Continue 7 Stop The printer control panel features six lights and two buttons.
Blinking - Blinking - Blinking - Blinking - If the lights are still blinking, contact Dell at support.dell.com. Light sequence What you can be on again. Blinking - Service Error - The lights can do Turn the printer off and then on , off, blinking, ... control panel lights Understanding the printer control panel light sequences Understanding the primary light sequences Printer control panel Lights and buttons 1 Error 2 Jam 3 Load paper 4 Toner 5 Ready 6 Continue 7 Stop The printer control panel features six lights and two buttons.
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On Cartridge region mismatch - On - Replace the toner cartridge with one suitable for your region. For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 89. On What you can do Press and release either or l to return to the Ready state. Interpreting the printer control panel lights 43 Light sequence Not ready - On Front door is open - Close the front door.
On Cartridge region mismatch - On - Replace the toner cartridge with one suitable for your region. For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 89. On What you can do Press and release either or l to return to the Ready state. Interpreting the printer control panel lights 43 Light sequence Not ready - On Front door is open - Close the front door.
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Printer error - On Interpreting the printer control panel lights 45 For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 91. For more information, see "Understanding the secondary error light sequences" on . For more information, see "Replacing the photoconductor kit"...release to clear the light sequence and continue processing the print job. • With the printer turned off, remove the toner cartridge and shake it to extend its life. • Replace the toner cartridge, and then turn the printer on page 46. On - Blinking - On - PC Kit life warning - On...
Printer error - On Interpreting the printer control panel lights 45 For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 91. For more information, see "Understanding the secondary error light sequences" on . For more information, see "Replacing the photoconductor kit"...release to clear the light sequence and continue processing the print job. • With the printer turned off, remove the toner cartridge and shake it to extend its life. • Replace the toner cartridge, and then turn the printer on page 46. On - Blinking - On - PC Kit life warning - On...
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Paper jam - On Understanding the secondary error light sequences When the and lights are on page 50. Printer control panel Lights and buttons 1 Error 2 Jam 3 Load paper 4 Toner 5 Ready 6 Continue 7 Stop Interpreting the printer control panel lights 46 Light sequence What you can do Press twice quickly to see the secondary paper jam code. On - For more information, see "Understanding the secondary paper jam light sequences" on simultaneously, press twice quickly to see the secondary error code.
Paper jam - On Understanding the secondary error light sequences When the and lights are on page 50. Printer control panel Lights and buttons 1 Error 2 Jam 3 Load paper 4 Toner 5 Ready 6 Continue 7 Stop Interpreting the printer control panel lights 46 Light sequence What you can do Press twice quickly to see the secondary paper jam code. On - For more information, see "Understanding the secondary paper jam light sequences" on simultaneously, press twice quickly to see the secondary error code.
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On - On - On - Invalid refill, Change cartridge - On Interpreting the printer control panel lights 49 Replace the toner cartridge. On Cartridge region mismatch - Blinking - Blinking - On Replace the toner cartridge with one that is suitable for your region. For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 89. For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 89. Invalid engine code - Light sequences What you can do Download valid engine code to the internal print server. On -
On - On - On - Invalid refill, Change cartridge - On Interpreting the printer control panel lights 49 Replace the toner cartridge. On Cartridge region mismatch - Blinking - Blinking - On Replace the toner cartridge with one that is suitable for your region. For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 89. For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 89. Invalid engine code - Light sequences What you can do Download valid engine code to the internal print server. On -
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...is cleared, press to ensure all areas of the jam. Blinking - On Remove the toner cartridge and replace it with a supported toner cartridge. Printer control panel Lights and buttons 1 Error 2 Jam 3 Load paper 4 Toner 5 Ready 6 Continue 7 Stop Interpreting the printer control panel lights 50 Light sequences ...pinpoint the site of the printer to continue printing. On - Once the jam is removed. For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 89. On Understanding the secondary paper jam light sequences When the and lights are on page 89. Press and ...
...is cleared, press to ensure all areas of the jam. Blinking - On Remove the toner cartridge and replace it with a supported toner cartridge. Printer control panel Lights and buttons 1 Error 2 Jam 3 Load paper 4 Toner 5 Ready 6 Continue 7 Stop Interpreting the printer control panel lights 50 Light sequences ...pinpoint the site of the printer to continue printing. On - Once the jam is removed. For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 89. On Understanding the secondary paper jam light sequences When the and lights are on page 89. Press and ...
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On Remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. 201.yy Paper jam - On Open the front door, and then open the rear door. 202.yy Paper jam - On - Secondary paper jam sequences on the printer control panel Light sequence What you can do to access the jam Try one or more of the following: • Remove Tray 1. • Remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. 200.yy Paper jam - On - On - On - On Interpreting the printer control panel lights 51 On - On -
On Remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. 201.yy Paper jam - On Open the front door, and then open the rear door. 202.yy Paper jam - On - Secondary paper jam sequences on the printer control panel Light sequence What you can do to access the jam Try one or more of the following: • Remove Tray 1. • Remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. 200.yy Paper jam - On - On - On - On Interpreting the printer control panel lights 51 On - On -
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... On What you can do to access the jam Try one or more of the following: • Remove Tray 1. • Remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. • Remove Tray 2. Interpreting the printer control panel lights 53 On - On - For more of the following : • Remove Tray ...1. • Remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. • Remove Tray 2. On - Try one or more of the following : • Clear the jam at the standard exit bin. •...
... On What you can do to access the jam Try one or more of the following: • Remove Tray 1. • Remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. • Remove Tray 2. Interpreting the printer control panel lights 53 On - On - For more of the following : • Remove Tray ...1. • Remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. • Remove Tray 2. On - Try one or more of the following : • Clear the jam at the standard exit bin. •...
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... original wrapper until it is exposed to printing and can cause feeding problems. Smoothness Paper smoothness directly affects print quality. If paper is too rough, toner cannot fuse to use it. Leave paper in the printer fuser • Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater...
... original wrapper until it is exposed to printing and can cause feeding problems. Smoothness Paper smoothness directly affects print quality. If paper is too rough, toner cannot fuse to use it. Leave paper in the printer fuser • Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater...
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mixing results in jams. • Do not use in toner. The ink must be able to withstand temperatures up to work very well in doubt, contact the paper supplier. latex inks might not. Using recycled ...
mixing results in jams. • Do not use in toner. The ink must be able to withstand temperatures up to work very well in doubt, contact the paper supplier. latex inks might not. Using recycled ...
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... Utility, and then click Install. Note: These software applications are not available with your printer to install a combination of such controls as Toner Darkness, Power Saver, Paper Size, and Paper Type. Status Monitor Center Note: For the local Status Monitor Center to change these software ... appearance of the list of printers. Software Overview Use the Drivers and Utilities CD that came with Macintosh®. The Dell Local Printer Setup Utility is installed automatically on your computer when you can change settings of software applications, depending on your operating system...
... Utility, and then click Install. Note: These software applications are not available with your printer to install a combination of such controls as Toner Darkness, Power Saver, Paper Size, and Paper Type. Status Monitor Center Note: For the local Status Monitor Center to change these software ... appearance of the list of printers. Software Overview Use the Drivers and Utilities CD that came with Macintosh®. The Dell Local Printer Setup Utility is installed automatically on your computer when you can change settings of software applications, depending on your operating system...
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...) • Multipage Ordering • Orientation • Multipage Border Quality • Print Resolution • Small Font Enhancer • Toner Darkness • Picture Grade Setup • Printer Language • Jam Recovery • Display Language • Print Area • Alarm Control •...; Toner Alarm • Download Target • Power Saver • Print Timeout • Auto Continue • Wait Timeout • Resolution Reduction ...
...) • Multipage Ordering • Orientation • Multipage Border Quality • Print Resolution • Small Font Enhancer • Toner Darkness • Picture Grade Setup • Printer Language • Jam Recovery • Display Language • Print Area • Alarm Control •...; Toner Alarm • Download Target • Power Saver • Print Timeout • Auto Continue • Wait Timeout • Resolution Reduction ...
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...e From the Install From Disk dialog box, click OK. 6 Click Next on the Drivers and Utilities CD. Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application The Order Supplies dialog box can : • Monitor the toner level for USB, and then click Next. 4 Click Have disk. In Windows XP and 2000: Software Overview ... then double-click (C:). The file is located in place so the printer and computer can order toner by phone or from the Printing Status window, the Programs window, or the desktop icon. c Click Dell 2230d Laser Printer. b Double-click Drivers, and then double-click PRINTER. b From the Use...
...e From the Install From Disk dialog box, click OK. 6 Click Next on the Drivers and Utilities CD. Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application The Order Supplies dialog box can : • Monitor the toner level for USB, and then click Next. 4 Click Have disk. In Windows XP and 2000: Software Overview ... then double-click (C:). The file is located in place so the printer and computer can order toner by phone or from the Printing Status window, the Programs window, or the desktop icon. c Click Dell 2230d Laser Printer. b Double-click Drivers, and then double-click PRINTER. b From the Use...