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Dell™ Laser Printer 3100cn 1 2 3 5 4 9 8 7 6 1 Center output tray 2 Operator panel 3 Multipurpose feeder 4 Standard 250-sheet tray module (A4/Letter cassette) 5 Power switch 6 Power cable connector 7 Ethernet port 8 USB port 9 Parallel port For details on the optional duplex module, 250-sheet tray module, 500-sheet tray module, and other additional options, see the User's Guide. 3
Dell™ Laser Printer 3100cn 1 2 3 5 4 9 8 7 6 1 Center output tray 2 Operator panel 3 Multipurpose feeder 4 Standard 250-sheet tray module (A4/Letter cassette) 5 Power switch 6 Power cable connector 7 Ethernet port 8 USB port 9 Parallel port For details on the optional duplex module, 250-sheet tray module, 500-sheet tray module, and other additional options, see the User's Guide. 3
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Contents 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...
Contents 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...
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www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 5 Using Your Printer 33 Changing Printer Settings 34 Initializing NVRAM ...35 Setting of Panel Lock 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 ...
www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 5 Using Your Printer 33 Changing Printer Settings 34 Initializing NVRAM ...35 Setting of Panel Lock 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 ...
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... to a professional service person. • This product is designed to meet safety standards with use of specific Dell-authorized components. CAUTION: To move the printer safety, remove the optional 250-sheet tray module and 500-sheet tray module before moving your system and working ... uses a laser. CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your product. CAUTION: If your operating instructions that heats the print media, and heat can cause certain media to release emissions. Dell disclaims liability ...
... to a professional service person. • This product is designed to meet safety standards with use of specific Dell-authorized components. CAUTION: To move the printer safety, remove the optional 250-sheet tray module and 500-sheet tray module before moving your system and working ... uses a laser. CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your product. CAUTION: If your operating instructions that heats the print media, and heat can cause certain media to release emissions. Dell disclaims liability ...
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... 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. NOTE: Be careful not to the correct value for the multipurpose feeder are set to bend the print media. 5. NOTE:... Do not force the print media. 4. Make sure the size and type settings for the print media you have loaded. For tips on the printer operator ...
... 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. NOTE: Be careful not to the correct value for the multipurpose feeder are set to bend the print media. 5. NOTE:... Do not force the print media. 4. Make sure the size and type settings for the print media you have loaded. For tips on the printer operator ...
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..., coated linings, or self-stick adhesives. Loading Paper 17 You can load envelopes up to the printer. NOTICE: Never use envelopes with the flaps open and toward the front of the envelopes facing into the printer. Loading Envelopes To load envelopes that are over 7.87 inches (220 mm) in width in the... multipurpose feeder, insert the envelopes with the flaps closed and the short-edge of the printer. These lead to paper jams and damage to the maximum fill line in the tray at one time. To load envelopes that are completely unfolded.
..., coated linings, or self-stick adhesives. Loading Paper 17 You can load envelopes up to the printer. NOTICE: Never use envelopes with the flaps open and toward the front of the envelopes facing into the printer. Loading Envelopes To load envelopes that are over 7.87 inches (220 mm) in width in the... multipurpose feeder, insert the envelopes with the flaps closed and the short-edge of the printer. These lead to paper jams and damage to the maximum fill line in the tray at one time. To load envelopes that are completely unfolded.
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2 Section 2 Setting Up for Local Printing Installing Printer Drivers Setting Up for Local Printing
2 Section 2 Setting Up for Local Printing Installing Printer Drivers Setting Up for Local Printing
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...dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com A local printer is attached to a network and not your computer, see "Setting Up for Local Printing Connect your printer to your computer. 2. Click Install. When the Complete the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears, click Finish. 8. screen appears, in Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Server 2003, click Printer...to your computer. 2. When using a USB or parallel cable. Click Finish. 11. Installing Printer Drivers Connecting the Printer to install. 9. Click Personal Installation. 5. The Found New Hardware Wizard appears. 6. Select ...
...dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com A local printer is attached to a network and not your computer, see "Setting Up for Local Printing Connect your printer to your computer. 2. Click Install. When the Complete the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears, click Finish. 8. screen appears, in Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Server 2003, click Printer...to your computer. 2. When using a USB or parallel cable. Click Finish. 11. Installing Printer Drivers Connecting the Printer to install. 9. Click Personal Installation. 5. The Found New Hardware Wizard appears. 6. Select ...
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... user name, password, and clients or servers and then click Add. b. d. c. Under the TCP/IP heading, verify the IP address. Install printer on how to install and use these, refer to your system environment. Click Next. 24 Setting Up for Network Printing The command strings are mount...When using Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 2003 Server, go to Print appears in the LCD, press Menu. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Network Set-Up NOTE: To use this computer, and then click Next. For more information on one or more remote computers, and ...
... user name, password, and clients or servers and then click Add. b. d. c. Under the TCP/IP heading, verify the IP address. Install printer on how to install and use these, refer to your system environment. Click Next. 24 Setting Up for Network Printing The command strings are mount...When using Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 2003 Server, go to Print appears in the LCD, press Menu. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Network Set-Up NOTE: To use this computer, and then click Next. For more information on one or more remote computers, and ...
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...more information. NOTE: The Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool is not available when the printer is locally attached to restart your User's Guide for Network Printing 25 If the PostScript (PS) Driver is time to restrict color printing, select the appropriate Color Track option. You can ...view and/or change the printer configuration settings, monitor toner level, and when it , click on the network to install. ...
...more information. NOTE: The Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool is not available when the printer is locally attached to restart your User's Guide for Network Printing 25 If the PostScript (PS) Driver is time to restrict color printing, select the appropriate Color Track option. You can ...view and/or change the printer configuration settings, monitor toner level, and when it , click on the network to install. ...
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Launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. 2. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com To set up email alerts: 1. Under Setup E-Mail Lists and Alerts, enter the Primary SMTP Gateway, the Reply Address, and enter your email address or the key operator's email address in the email list box. 4. Click Apply New Settings. 26 Setting Up for Network Printing Click E-Mail Alert link. 3.
Launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. 2. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com To set up email alerts: 1. Under Setup E-Mail Lists and Alerts, enter the Primary SMTP Gateway, the Reply Address, and enter your email address or the key operator's email address in the email list box. 4. Click Apply New Settings. 26 Setting Up for Network Printing Click E-Mail Alert link. 3.
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4 Section 4 Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh Computers Installing the AdobePS Printer Driver (Mac OS 9.x) Installing the PPD File (Mac OS X) Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh Computers
4 Section 4 Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh Computers Installing the AdobePS Printer Driver (Mac OS 9.x) Installing the PPD File (Mac OS X) Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh Computers
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... to install the program. • Select Full Installation to install the AdobePS printer driver and PPD file. • Select the Custom Installation to step 11. 8. Then configure the printer driver according to Macintosh. Double click Dell 3100cn Installer icon. 6. The Adobe PS 8.8 Printer Driver Installer is complete, click Quit. 12. When the installation of the...
... to install the program. • Select Full Installation to install the AdobePS printer driver and PPD file. • Select the Custom Installation to step 11. 8. Then configure the printer driver according to Macintosh. Double click Dell 3100cn Installer icon. 6. The Adobe PS 8.8 Printer Driver Installer is complete, click Quit. 12. When the installation of the...
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... and displays it under PostScript™ Printer Description (PPD) File. Click Change under USB Printer Selection in the AdobePS Components folder on the printer. 2. Click Create at the specified location. 10. NOTE: The Desktop Printer Utility is no Desktop Printer Utility in the AdobePS Components folder, ...then click OK. 4. Click Auto Setup under the printer icon. The New Desktop Printer dialog box appears. Select your computer via a USB port, you will have to launch the Desktop Printer Utility and register the printer as RAW in the dialog box confirming that the...
... and displays it under PostScript™ Printer Description (PPD) File. Click Change under USB Printer Selection in the AdobePS Components folder on the printer. 2. Click Create at the specified location. 10. NOTE: The Desktop Printer Utility is no Desktop Printer Utility in the AdobePS Components folder, ...then click OK. 4. Click Auto Setup under the printer icon. The New Desktop Printer dialog box appears. Select your computer via a USB port, you will have to launch the Desktop Printer Utility and register the printer as RAW in the dialog box confirming that the...
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...1. Click Create at the specified location. 10. Click Save in Installable Options, and then click OK. 30 Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh Computers Set the option menu item in the dialog box confirming that the settings are saved. 9....printer you will have to launch the Desktop Printer Utility and register the printer as a Desktop Printer. 1. Select AdobePS from the With list box, and select Printer (LPR) in the AdobePS Components folder on page 30. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Setting the Printer Driver (for the printer being used in Printer...
...1. Click Create at the specified location. 10. Click Save in Installable Options, and then click OK. 30 Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh Computers Set the option menu item in the dialog box confirming that the settings are saved. 9....printer you will have to launch the Desktop Printer Utility and register the printer as a Desktop Printer. 1. Select AdobePS from the With list box, and select Printer (LPR) in the AdobePS Components folder on page 30. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Setting the Printer Driver (for the printer being used in Printer...
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... in the PPD file. 1. It uses a generic PostScript driver that is automatically selected for Printer Model. 3. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into your printer from Printer Model. Double-click the Mac OS X folder, and then double-click the Dell 3100cn Installer icon. 4. Type the administrator's name and password, and then click OK. 5. Click Install...
... in the PPD file. 1. It uses a generic PostScript driver that is automatically selected for Printer Model. 3. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into your printer from Printer Model. Double-click the Mac OS X folder, and then double-click the Dell 3100cn Installer icon. 4. Type the administrator's name and password, and then click OK. 5. Click Install...
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... options that have to change the settings. 32 Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh Computers Select Dell from Printer Model, and confirm Dell Laser Printer 3100cn is not selected, select it is selected for the Model Name. Click Add. Start Print Center. Click Printers on the printer, then click Apply Changes. When Using IP Printing 1. Select...
... options that have to change the settings. 32 Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh Computers Select Dell from Printer Model, and confirm Dell Laser Printer 3100cn is not selected, select it is selected for the Model Name. Click Add. Start Print Center. Click Printers on the printer, then click Apply Changes. When Using IP Printing 1. Select...
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Section 5 Using Your Printer Changing Printer Settings Adjusting the Language Printing a Job Canceling a Job From the Printer Operator Panel Software Overview 5 Using Your Printer
Section 5 Using Your Printer Changing Printer Settings Adjusting the Language Printing a Job Canceling a Job From the Printer Operator Panel Software Overview 5 Using Your Printer
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...menu appears. • If the selection is indicated by an asterisk (*) next to scroll until you select from the operator panel. 34 Using Your Printer A value can be changed • An On or Off setting • Press at the same time. To select a new value as the ...item appears, and press or . • If the selection is a menu, the menu is opened and the first printer setting in the menus. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Changing Printer Settings NOTE: For detailed explanations of values for different countries.) When you see the User's Guide. You can be :...
...menu appears. • If the selection is indicated by an asterisk (*) next to scroll until you select from the operator panel. 34 Using Your Printer A value can be changed • An On or Off setting • Press at the same time. To select a new value as the ...item appears, and press or . • If the selection is a menu, the menu is opened and the first printer setting in the menus. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Changing Printer Settings NOTE: For detailed explanations of values for different countries.) When you see the User's Guide. You can be :...
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...regular printing, items can be selected from changing settings made by initializing NVRAM. 1. For regular printing, items can be configured using the printer driver. 1. Press until On appears, and then press . 6. message appears on again. Press until Security appears, and then press ...or . 4. Setting of Panel Lock This feature prevents unauthorized personnel from the menu and printer settings remain unchanged. Press or . 5. Press . 7. Reenter the password to confirm the password that you sure? Then, while holding ...
...regular printing, items can be selected from changing settings made by initializing NVRAM. 1. For regular printing, items can be configured using the printer driver. 1. Press until On appears, and then press . 6. message appears on again. Press until Security appears, and then press ...or . 4. Setting of Panel Lock This feature prevents unauthorized personnel from the menu and printer settings remain unchanged. Press or . 5. Press . 7. Reenter the password to confirm the password that you sure? Then, while holding ...
