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... Dell™ Laser Printer 3100cn 3 1 Loading Paper 11 Loading the Standard Tray 12 Loading the Multipurpose Feeder 15 Loading Envelopes ...17 2 Setting Up for Local Printing 19 Installing Printer Drivers 20 Connecting the Printer to the Computer Before Inserting the Drivers and Utilities CD 20 3 Setting Up for Network Printing 23 Network Set-Up ...24 Print and Check the Printer Settings Page 24 Run the Installation Software 24 4 Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh Computers 27 Installing the AdobePS Printer Driver (Mac OS 9.x 28 Setting the Printer Driver...
... Dell™ Laser Printer 3100cn 3 1 Loading Paper 11 Loading the Standard Tray 12 Loading the Multipurpose Feeder 15 Loading Envelopes ...17 2 Setting Up for Local Printing 19 Installing Printer Drivers 20 Connecting the Printer to the Computer Before Inserting the Drivers and Utilities CD 20 3 Setting Up for Network Printing 23 Network Set-Up ...24 Print and Check the Printer Settings Page 24 Run the Installation Software 24 4 Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh Computers 27 Installing the AdobePS Printer Driver (Mac OS 9.x 28 Setting the Printer Driver...
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... 35 Adjusting the Language 36 Printing a Job ...36 Canceling a Job From the Printer Operator Panel 36 Canceling the Job From a Computer 36 Canceling a Job From the Taskbar 36 Canceling a Job From the Desktop 37 Software Overview ...37 Printing Status Window 37 Status Window ...37 Status Monitor Console 37 Dell Supplies Management System 38 User Setup Disk Creating Tool 38 Software Update ...38 6 Maintenance 39 Replacing the Drum Cartridge 40 Removing the Used Drum Cartridge 40 Installing the New Drum Cartridge 42 Replacing the Cleaning Pad 44 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 46...
... 35 Adjusting the Language 36 Printing a Job ...36 Canceling a Job From the Printer Operator Panel 36 Canceling the Job From a Computer 36 Canceling a Job From the Taskbar 36 Canceling a Job From the Desktop 37 Software Overview ...37 Printing Status Window 37 Status Window ...37 Status Monitor Console 37 Dell Supplies Management System 38 User Setup Disk Creating Tool 38 Software Update ...38 6 Maintenance 39 Replacing the Drum Cartridge 40 Removing the Used Drum Cartridge 40 Installing the New Drum Cartridge 42 Replacing the Cleaning Pad 44 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 46...
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... product and easily accessible. • Refer service or repairs, other than those described in hazardous radiation exposure. • Your product uses a printing process that heats the print media, and heat can cause certain media to meet safety standards with this symbol , it with use of specific Dell-authorized components. To lift the printer safely, remove the drum cartridge and lift it must be connected to an electrical...
... product and easily accessible. • Refer service or repairs, other than those described in hazardous radiation exposure. • Your product uses a printing process that heats the print media, and heat can cause certain media to meet safety standards with this symbol , it with use of specific Dell-authorized components. To lift the printer safely, remove the drum cartridge and lift it must be connected to an electrical...
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NOTE: Do not force the print media. 4. Insert the print media into the feeder with the recommended print side face up. Make sure the size and type settings for the print media you have loaded. Select print media source, size, and type in your software program and select the print media size and type on recommended print media, solving printing problems, and clearing jams, see the User's Guide. 16 Loading Paper www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 3. For tips on the printer operator panel. NOTE: Be careful not to...
NOTE: Do not force the print media. 4. Insert the print media into the feeder with the recommended print side face up. Make sure the size and type settings for the print media you have loaded. Select print media source, size, and type in your software program and select the print media size and type on recommended print media, solving printing problems, and clearing jams, see the User's Guide. 16 Loading Paper www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 3. For tips on the printer operator panel. NOTE: Be careful not to...
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... Personal Installation. 4. On the Add Printer screen, select the port name from the Port Name combo box, and then set the printer's options under Printer Configuration. The Found New Hardware Wizard appears. 6. If you select Custom Installation, you can select the specific software you want to the Computer Before Inserting the Drivers and Utilities CD Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 1. When using a USB or parallel cable. Insert the Drivers...
... Personal Installation. 4. On the Add Printer screen, select the port name from the Port Name combo box, and then set the printer's options under Printer Configuration. The Found New Hardware Wizard appears. 6. If you select Custom Installation, you can select the specific software you want to the Computer Before Inserting the Drivers and Utilities CD Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 1. When using a USB or parallel cable. Insert the Drivers...
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... your User's Guide for Network Printing 25 Refer to access this printer, select Share this printer with other users on the check box. 11. If you want to set up the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to a computer or a print server. NOTE: The Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool is not available when the printer is available and you want to order replacement toner cartridges, just click the Dell supplies link right from the list. 5. Select the network printer you...
... your User's Guide for Network Printing 25 Refer to access this printer, select Share this printer with other users on the check box. 11. If you want to set up the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to a computer or a print server. NOTE: The Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool is not available when the printer is available and you want to order replacement toner cartridges, just click the Dell supplies link right from the list. 5. Select the network printer you...
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... PPD files to install the printer driver. Double click Dell 3100cn Installer icon. 6. If you must use the options, see "Configuring Settings" on . 2. When the installation of the Chooser, and then click Create. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Installing the AdobePS Printer Driver (Mac OS 9.x) There are automatically set the PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file for this printer. 1. First, you selected Custom Installation in step 5, go to change the settings. 28 Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on the Apple menu...
... PPD files to install the printer driver. Double click Dell 3100cn Installer icon. 6. If you must use the options, see "Configuring Settings" on . 2. When the installation of the Chooser, and then click Create. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Installing the AdobePS Printer Driver (Mac OS 9.x) There are automatically set the PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file for this printer. 1. First, you selected Custom Installation in step 5, go to change the settings. 28 Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on the Apple menu...
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... AdobePS Components folder, install Adobe PS 8.8 by using a USB cable, Installable Options are saved. 9. You do not have to change the settings. 5. NOTE: The Desktop Printer Utility is displayed at the bottom of printer. Select AdobePS from the With list box, and select Printer (USB) from the Create Desktop list, then click OK. 4. NOTE: When using Full Installation. 3. Click Auto Setup under PostScript™ Printer Description (PPD) File. Click Save in...
... AdobePS Components folder, install Adobe PS 8.8 by using a USB cable, Installable Options are saved. 9. You do not have to change the settings. 5. NOTE: The Desktop Printer Utility is displayed at the bottom of printer. Select AdobePS from the With list box, and select Printer (USB) from the Create Desktop list, then click OK. 4. NOTE: When using Full Installation. 3. Click Auto Setup under PostScript™ Printer Description (PPD) File. Click Save in...
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.... To use the options, see "Configuring Settings" on the menu bar, and select Change Setup. 3. Select AdobePS from the With list box, and select Printer (LPR) in Printer Address, and then click OK. 6. Specify the desktop printer name and target location, then click Save. Click Printing on page 30. The created printer icon is no Desktop Printer Utility in the AdobePS Components folder, install Adobe PS 8.8 by using Full Installation. 3. Configuring Settings...
.... To use the options, see "Configuring Settings" on the menu bar, and select Change Setup. 3. Select AdobePS from the With list box, and select Printer (LPR) in Printer Address, and then click OK. 6. Specify the desktop printer name and target location, then click Save. Click Printing on page 30. The created printer icon is no Desktop Printer Utility in the AdobePS Components folder, install Adobe PS 8.8 by using Full Installation. 3. Configuring Settings...
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... been installed, add a printer setting the PPD file. Select USB from the menu, and then select your computer. 2. If you can find the Printer Setup Utility in the Utilities folder in Applications. 4. Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on the printer. 2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into your printer from Printer Model. Click Install. 6. Turn on Macintosh Computers 31 Start Print Center (or Printer Setup Utility). When using Mac OS X 10.2.8, and connecting the USB cable...
... been installed, add a printer setting the PPD file. Select USB from the menu, and then select your computer. 2. If you can find the Printer Setup Utility in the Utilities folder in Applications. 4. Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on the printer. 2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into your printer from Printer Model. Click Install. 6. Turn on Macintosh Computers 31 Start Print Center (or Printer Setup Utility). When using Mac OS X 10.2.8, and connecting the USB cable...
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... Printer's Address. 2. Configure Settings All the optional accessories are automatically set up . Select your printer from Printer Model. 4. Click Add. The Printer List screen appears. 2. The Printer List screen appears. 2. Select Auto Select from the list. 3. Select Installable Options, and select the options that have to change the settings. Click Printers on the Printer Setup Utility menu bar, and select Show Info. 4. Click Printers on the Print Center menu bar, and select Show Info. 4. Mac OS 10.2.8 1. NOTE: When using a USB cable...
... Printer's Address. 2. Configure Settings All the optional accessories are automatically set up . Select your printer from Printer Model. 4. Click Add. The Printer List screen appears. 2. The Printer List screen appears. 2. Select Auto Select from the list. 3. Select Installable Options, and select the options that have to change the settings. Click Printers on the Printer Setup Utility menu bar, and select Show Info. 4. Click Printers on the Print Center menu bar, and select Show Info. 4. Mac OS 10.2.8 1. NOTE: When using a USB cable...
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... holding the Menu button, turn it for the first time after doing the settings, enter 0000), and then press . 9. For regular printing, items can be configured using the printer driver. 1. NOTE: If you entered, and then press . Using Your Printer 35 Press until Change Password appears, and then press or . 8. For regular printing, items can restore the original factory default menu settings by the printer administrator. Enter the new password, and then...
... holding the Menu button, turn it for the first time after doing the settings, enter 0000), and then press . 9. For regular printing, items can be configured using the printer driver. 1. NOTE: If you entered, and then press . Using Your Printer 35 Press until Change Password appears, and then press or . 8. For regular printing, items can restore the original factory default menu settings by the printer administrator. Enter the new password, and then...
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... Drivers and Utilities CD are used on the operating system on the network. You can order consumables by phone, call the number that contain custom driver settings. Click Visit Dell printer supplies ordering web site. 3. A driver installation package can contain a group of saved printer driver settings and other data for different types of work required when installing the printer driver. • Install in advance the Dell Laser Printer 3100cn printer driver in a server on which the setup disk is located inside the front door...
... Drivers and Utilities CD are used on the operating system on the network. You can order consumables by phone, call the number that contain custom driver settings. Click Visit Dell printer supplies ordering web site. 3. A driver installation package can contain a group of saved printer driver settings and other data for different types of work required when installing the printer driver. • Install in advance the Dell Laser Printer 3100cn printer driver in a server on which the setup disk is located inside the front door...
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... optional duplex module back if it is installed. 1. To open both covers on page 2. Dell recommends Dell cartridges for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by Dell. Removing the Used Drum Cartridge NOTE: Remove any of the following procedures, read and follow the "CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on page 9. Dell cartridges are available only through Dell. You can order more online at http://www.dell.com/supplies or by phone, see "Order Toner Cartridges" on the printer...
... optional duplex module back if it is installed. 1. To open both covers on page 2. Dell recommends Dell cartridges for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by Dell. Removing the Used Drum Cartridge NOTE: Remove any of the following procedures, read and follow the "CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on page 9. Dell cartridges are available only through Dell. You can order more online at http://www.dell.com/supplies or by phone, see "Order Toner Cartridges" on the printer...
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... printer. Push the slide bar back to replace appears, and then press . Gently pull open the multipurpose feeder cover if necessary. To order by phone, see "Order Toner Cartridges" on page 9. Press until the desired toner to its original position. 7. Close the front door. Dell toner cartridge are available only through Dell. NOTE: Each time you replace a black cartridge, you send a job to print, a message appears on the operator panel to order a new toner cartridge...
... printer. Push the slide bar back to replace appears, and then press . Gently pull open the multipurpose feeder cover if necessary. To order by phone, see "Order Toner Cartridges" on page 9. Press until the desired toner to its original position. 7. Close the front door. Dell toner cartridge are available only through Dell. NOTE: Each time you replace a black cartridge, you send a job to print, a message appears on the operator panel to order a new toner cartridge...
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...) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 Colombia Costa Rica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cn Technical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com Technical Support Fax Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (servers and storage) Technical Support (projectors, PDAs, printers, switches, routers, and so on) Customer Advocacy Customer Advocacy...
...) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 Colombia Costa Rica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cn Technical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com Technical Support Fax Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (servers and storage) Technical Support (projectors, PDAs, printers, switches, routers, and so on) Customer Advocacy Customer Advocacy...
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... Provider Direct products and accessories • Problems that is not covered by Dell • Products with missing or altered Service Tags or serial numbers • Products for which the monitor will be connected. • PDAs, MP3 players, earphones, remote inline controls, and AC adapters carry a 1-year limited warranty. 72 Appendix Servicing not authorized by Dell - ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR...
... Provider Direct products and accessories • Problems that is not covered by Dell • Products with missing or altered Service Tags or serial numbers • Products for which the monitor will be connected. • PDAs, MP3 players, earphones, remote inline controls, and AC adapters carry a 1-year limited warranty. 72 Appendix Servicing not authorized by Dell - ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR...
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...replace a warranted product or any changes will apply to your packing slip or invoice, except that the limited warranty on Dell-branded batteries lasts only 1 year and the limited warranty on the date of the packing slip or invoice. Problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by Dell • Products with missing or altered Service Tags or serial numbers...as accident, abuse, misuse, or problems with product instructions - DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, FOR...
...replace a warranted product or any changes will apply to your packing slip or invoice, except that the limited warranty on Dell-branded batteries lasts only 1 year and the limited warranty on the date of the packing slip or invoice. Problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by Dell • Products with missing or altered Service Tags or serial numbers...as accident, abuse, misuse, or problems with product instructions - DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, FOR...
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... (Corporate Commercial or Government customers). May I purchased a service contract? All such transfers will be found online at www.dell.ca or by a customer. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com We will pay to ship the part to you if you use in returning the replaced part to us. Otherwise, we will you purchased through us a service contract with your use an address in Canada. If you...
... (Corporate Commercial or Government customers). May I purchased a service contract? All such transfers will be found online at www.dell.ca or by a customer. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com We will pay to ship the part to you if you use in returning the replaced part to us. Otherwise, we will you purchased through us a service contract with your use an address in Canada. If you...
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... installation, use , for which proper claims are made by various manufacturers in performing repairs and building replacement products. Dell owns all of the manuals, diskette(s), CD(s), power cables, and other resellers of loss or damage during shipment. actions or modifications by the end user from a Dell company or an authorized Dell distributor in Latin America or the Caribbean, will , at Dell's option, be free...
... installation, use , for which proper claims are made by various manufacturers in performing repairs and building replacement products. Dell owns all of the manuals, diskette(s), CD(s), power cables, and other resellers of loss or damage during shipment. actions or modifications by the end user from a Dell company or an authorized Dell distributor in Latin America or the Caribbean, will , at Dell's option, be free...