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Dell™ 3130cn Color Laser Printer User's Guide Dell™ 3130cn Color Laser Printer User's Guide Finding Information About Your Printer Installing the Print 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 Software Printing Setting Up for Shared Printing Understanding Fonts Understanding...
Dell™ 3130cn Color Laser Printer User's Guide Dell™ 3130cn Color Laser Printer User's Guide Finding Information About Your Printer Installing the Print 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 Software Printing Setting Up for Shared Printing Understanding Fonts Understanding...
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... Troubleshooting Guide Express Service Code and Service Tag number Latest drivers for my printer Answers to Contents Page Printer documentation and product specifications You can access the Dell Support website at support.dell.com The Dell Support website, support.dell.com provides several online tools, including: Solutions - CAUTION: Read and follow all safety instructions in the requested...
... Troubleshooting Guide Express Service Code and Service Tag number Latest drivers for my printer Answers to Contents Page Printer documentation and product specifications You can access the Dell Support website at support.dell.com The Dell Support website, support.dell.com provides several online tools, including: Solutions - CAUTION: Read and follow all safety instructions in the requested...
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Back to Contents Page Connecting Your Printer Connecting the Printer Directly to a Computer Connecting the Printer to the Network Using the Reset Button Your Dell™ 3130cn Color Laser Printer interconnection cable must meet the following requirements: Connection type Connection specifications Parallel IEEE 1284 USB USB 2.0 Wireless IEEE802.11b/802.11g Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX 1 Parallel Port USB...
Back to Contents Page Connecting Your Printer Connecting the Printer Directly to a Computer Connecting the Printer to the Network Using the Reset Button Your Dell™ 3130cn Color Laser Printer interconnection cable must meet the following requirements: Connection type Connection specifications Parallel IEEE 1284 USB USB 2.0 Wireless IEEE802.11b/802.11g Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX 1 Parallel Port USB...
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...When you select in the Top Frame. Dell 3130cn Color Laser Displays the printer's product name. The location can go to the corresponding page by following the prompts displayed in the Left Frame are linked to the Printer Status menu. The Printer Status menu appears in the Right Frame....The following items are displayed in the URL entry field of the printer. Tray Settings Links to activate the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. Left Frame The Left Frame is activated, the current status and specifications of all pages. After setting the language and proxy, type ...
...When you select in the Top Frame. Dell 3130cn Color Laser Displays the printer's product name. The location can go to the corresponding page by following the prompts displayed in the Left Frame are linked to the Printer Status menu. The Printer Status menu appears in the Right Frame....The following items are displayed in the URL entry field of the printer. Tray Settings Links to activate the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. Left Frame The Left Frame is activated, the current status and specifications of all pages. After setting the language and proxy, type ...
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...consumables, hardware, and specifications of the printer. Printer Type Displays the type of the printer. Printer Information Purpose: To verify the printer details such as Out of toner remaining in the Left Frame. This page can also be displayed by clicking Printer Information in each ...is not installed. Cover Closed Status Open Indicates that the cover is displayed normally. Color Laser is open. Indicates that the cover is linked to the Dell Printer Supplies website. Details Displays the details of the paper tray. Displays the maximum capacity ...
...consumables, hardware, and specifications of the printer. Printer Type Displays the type of the printer. Printer Information Purpose: To verify the printer details such as Out of toner remaining in the Left Frame. This page can also be displayed by clicking Printer Information in each ...is not installed. Cover Closed Status Open Indicates that the cover is displayed normally. Color Laser is open. Indicates that the cover is linked to the Dell Printer Supplies website. Details Displays the details of the paper tray. Displays the maximum capacity ...
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... page is not listed, turn off the printer, unplug the power cable, and reinstall the network protocol adapter. Click Dell 3130cn Color Laser PCL 6 listed in the printer settings under Printer Options. When Using the Operator Panel a. If it is printed. (Set) button. Click start® All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 3130cn Color Laser Printer® Tool Box. f. Verify Network Protocol Adapter...
... page is not listed, turn off the printer, unplug the power cable, and reinstall the network protocol adapter. Click Dell 3130cn Color Laser PCL 6 listed in the printer settings under Printer Options. When Using the Operator Panel a. If it is printed. (Set) button. Click start® All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 3130cn Color Laser Printer® Tool Box. f. Verify Network Protocol Adapter...
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...Paper For the best print quality in black and white, use 90 g/m2 (24 lb) xerographic, grain long paper. For the best print quality in color, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) grain long paper. It is too rough, the toner does not fuse to printing and cause feeding problems regardless... and the ability of print media to Contents Page Print Media Guidelines Paper Transparencies Envelopes Labels Storing Print Media Identifying Print Media Sources and Specifications Print media is the tendency of the printer to 80 lb bond) grain long. It is exposed to 80 lb bond) grain long. Your...
...Paper For the best print quality in black and white, use 90 g/m2 (24 lb) xerographic, grain long paper. For the best print quality in color, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) grain long paper. It is too rough, the toner does not fuse to printing and cause feeding problems regardless... and the ability of print media to Contents Page Print Media Guidelines Paper Transparencies Envelopes Labels Storing Print Media Identifying Print Media Sources and Specifications Print media is the tendency of the printer to 80 lb bond) grain long. It is exposed to 80 lb bond) grain long. Your...
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... See "Loading the MPF" for laser printers. Pre-punched paper can cause jams when multiple sheets feed through the printer. When printing on transparencies: Set the paper type to Transparency from sticking together. Use transparencies designed specifically for instructions on transparencies designed for... must be punched at the paper manufacturer and not drilled into paper already packaged in laser printers. Do not use transparencies that are not supported with laser printers that you try a sample first before buying large quantities of envelopes, it is recommended...
... See "Loading the MPF" for laser printers. Pre-punched paper can cause jams when multiple sheets feed through the printer. When printing on transparencies: Set the paper type to Transparency from sticking together. Use transparencies designed specifically for instructions on transparencies designed for... must be punched at the paper manufacturer and not drilled into paper already packaged in laser printers. Do not use transparencies that are not supported with laser printers that you try a sample first before buying large quantities of envelopes, it is recommended...
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If zone coating of the adhesive is 40%. Identifying Print Media Sources and Specifications The following guidelines help avoid media feeding problems and uneven print quality. Do not use labels that have adhesive to prevent labels from edges. For ... relative humidity is not possible, a 3 mm (0.125 inches) strip should be used. Portrait orientation is at least 1 mm (0.04 inches) away from peeling inside the printer. Do not use label sheets that zone coating of print media on a pallet or shelf, rather than directly on the leading and driver edge, and...
If zone coating of the adhesive is 40%. Identifying Print Media Sources and Specifications The following guidelines help avoid media feeding problems and uneven print quality. Do not use labels that have adhesive to prevent labels from edges. For ... relative humidity is not possible, a 3 mm (0.125 inches) strip should be used. Portrait orientation is at least 1 mm (0.04 inches) away from peeling inside the printer. Do not use label sheets that zone coating of print media on a pallet or shelf, rather than directly on the leading and driver edge, and...
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Paper Type Specifications Paper type Plain Paper Plain Thick Paper Covers Covers Thick Coated Normal Coated Thick Weight (gsm) Remarks 60-80 - 81-105 - 106-162 - 163-216 - 106-162 Inkjet printer paper cannot be used. 163-216 Inkjet printer paper cannot ... N Label Normal YY Y N Label Thick YY Y N Envelope YN N N Japanese Post Card Y N N N Recycled YY Y Y Letterhead YY Y Y Preprinted YY Y Y Prepunched YY Y Y Color YY Y Y * Values marked by an asterisk (*) are 148.0 mm (5.83 in.) to 215.9 mm (8.50 in.) wide and 210 mm (8.27 in.) to 355.6 mm...
Paper Type Specifications Paper type Plain Paper Plain Thick Paper Covers Covers Thick Coated Normal Coated Thick Weight (gsm) Remarks 60-80 - 81-105 - 106-162 - 163-216 - 106-162 Inkjet printer paper cannot be used. 163-216 Inkjet printer paper cannot ... N Label Normal YY Y N Label Thick YY Y N Envelope YN N N Japanese Post Card Y N N N Recycled YY Y Y Letterhead YY Y Y Preprinted YY Y Y Prepunched YY Y Y Color YY Y Y * Values marked by an asterisk (*) are 148.0 mm (5.83 in.) to 215.9 mm (8.50 in.) wide and 210 mm (8.27 in.) to 355.6 mm...
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... S2 Plain Thick S2 Covers S2 Covers Thick S2 Coated S2 Coated Thick S2 Recycled S2 JPN Coated S2 Postcard JPN S2 Color S2 A4 (210 x 297 mm) A5 (148 x 210 mm) B5 (182 x 257 mm) Driver Size* Letter (8.5 x 11") Custom Size Tray 2 Custom Size - Driver Specified* Display ... paper is loaded in the MPF. Specifies the width of custom size paper loaded in the tray 2. MPF Mode Panel Specified Specifies the way of specification for size of paper loaded in the MPF. The available range is from 148 X*1 mm (5.8 in.) to 355 mm (14.0 in .). Plain* Plain Thick Transparency...
... S2 Plain Thick S2 Covers S2 Covers Thick S2 Coated S2 Coated Thick S2 Recycled S2 JPN Coated S2 Postcard JPN S2 Color S2 A4 (210 x 297 mm) A5 (148 x 210 mm) B5 (182 x 257 mm) Driver Size* Letter (8.5 x 11") Custom Size Tray 2 Custom Size - Driver Specified* Display ... paper is loaded in the MPF. Specifies the width of custom size paper loaded in the tray 2. MPF Mode Panel Specified Specifies the way of specification for size of paper loaded in the MPF. The available range is from 148 X*1 mm (5.8 in.) to 355 mm (14.0 in .). Plain* Plain Thick Transparency...
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... and graphics parallel to enter a custom length and width. Prints on the page. Landscape Prints text and graphics parallel to duplex only specific jobs.) NOTE: The 2 Sided menu is only available when the optional duplexer is installed on one side of the paper. Values:... on the printer. NOTE: Selecting a custom size for landscape orientation) Font Purpose: To specify the default font from the printer driver to the long edge of the paper. Youkei 2 Env Youkei 3 Env Youkei 4 Env Youchou 3 Env Choukei 3 Env Custom Size *1 Denotes country-specific factory default values...
... and graphics parallel to enter a custom length and width. Prints on the page. Landscape Prints text and graphics parallel to duplex only specific jobs.) NOTE: The 2 Sided menu is only available when the optional duplexer is installed on one side of the paper. Values:... on the printer. NOTE: Selecting a custom size for landscape orientation) Font Purpose: To specify the default font from the printer driver to the long edge of the paper. Youkei 2 Env Youkei 3 Env Youkei 4 Env Youchou 3 Env Choukei 3 Env Custom Size *1 Denotes country-specific factory default values...
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...NOTE: The Font Pitch menu is only displayed for typographic fonts. Values selected from the printer driver always override values selected from the printer driver. One point equals approximately 1/72 of 1. 5-128 *1 Denotes country-specific factory default values. See also: "Pitch and Point Size" Form Line Purpose: To... is displayed, but cannot be changed. See also: "Pitch and Point Size" Font Pitch Purpose: To specify the font pitch for a specific job from the operator panel.) Values: 1* Specify the value in a page. Font size refers to the number of fixed-space characters in...
...NOTE: The Font Pitch menu is only displayed for typographic fonts. Values selected from the printer driver always override values selected from the printer driver. One point equals approximately 1/72 of 1. 5-128 *1 Denotes country-specific factory default values. See also: "Pitch and Point Size" Form Line Purpose: To... is displayed, but cannot be changed. See also: "Pitch and Point Size" Font Pitch Purpose: To specify the font pitch for a specific job from the operator panel.) Values: 1* Specify the value in a page. Font size refers to the number of fixed-space characters in...
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...change. Avoiding Paper Jams NOTE: It is selected in the printer driver window, open the online Help for more information, see all of the printer features, use the printer driver. Select the appropriate settings for the specific job you are considering using with a feature in the dialog... box. For more information. Sending a Job to the selected printer. To print a job from the operator ...
...change. Avoiding Paper Jams NOTE: It is selected in the printer driver window, open the online Help for more information, see all of the printer features, use the printer driver. Select the appropriate settings for the specific job you are considering using with a feature in the dialog... box. For more information. Sending a Job to the selected printer. To print a job from the operator ...
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...large as computer programs that affect how the font looks. The following examples illustrate two very different proportional fonts at a specific size, style, and resolution. The following illustration shows samples of a font printed in print memory. Scalable fonts provide the...printer uses both bitmapped and scalable fonts. There are available in different type styles and point sizes as predefined patterns of a font is specified in the font. In proportional (or typographic) fonts, every character can have characters with different widths, the font size is an excellent specification...
...large as computer programs that affect how the font looks. The following examples illustrate two very different proportional fonts at a specific size, style, and resolution. The following illustration shows samples of a font printed in print memory. Scalable fonts provide the...printer uses both bitmapped and scalable fonts. There are available in different type styles and point sizes as predefined patterns of a font is specified in the font. In proportional (or typographic) fonts, every character can have characters with different widths, the font size is an excellent specification...
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To support multiple applications and languages, your printer has 36 symbol sets for scientific text. Symbol sets support the requirements for different languages or specific applications, such as math symbols used for the resident PCL 5/PCL 6 fonts. Symbol Sets for PCL 5/PCL 6 Not all font names ... Zapf Chancery Medium Italic ITC Zapf Dingbats Symbol Sets A symbol set also defines which character will print for each key on the keyboard (or more specifically, for each code point). Roman 8 (Default) ISO 8859-1 Latin 1 ISO 8859-9 Latin 5 ISO 8859-10 Latin 6 PC-8 DN PC-775 Baltic PC...
To support multiple applications and languages, your printer has 36 symbol sets for scientific text. Symbol sets support the requirements for different languages or specific applications, such as math symbols used for the resident PCL 5/PCL 6 fonts. Symbol Sets for PCL 5/PCL 6 Not all font names ... Zapf Chancery Medium Italic ITC Zapf Dingbats Symbol Sets A symbol set also defines which character will print for each key on the keyboard (or more specifically, for each code point). Roman 8 (Default) ISO 8859-1 Latin 1 ISO 8859-9 Latin 5 ISO 8859-10 Latin 6 PC-8 DN PC-775 Baltic PC...
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... menu in the Standard and Optional Trays" for the type of print media you are using meets the specifications for your printer. bin. Ensure Ready to Print appears on the operator panel before loading it in any curled print media from the wrong ... media you have enough print memory installed. Wipe the separator rollers in the printer driver. Check the printer's interface from the Admin Menu. otherwise, it is curled in unexpected places. See "Loading Print Media in the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. Do not mix reams of a ream before loading the...
... menu in the Standard and Optional Trays" for the type of print media you are using meets the specifications for your printer. bin. Ensure Ready to Print appears on the operator panel before loading it in any curled print media from the wrong ... media you have enough print memory installed. Wipe the separator rollers in the printer driver. Check the printer's interface from the Admin Menu. otherwise, it is curled in unexpected places. See "Loading Print Media in the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. Do not mix reams of a ream before loading the...
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..., you can select the specific software you need to Contents Page Installing Printer Drivers Personal Printer Setup Network Printer Setup Printing and Checking the Printer Settings Page Local Network Printer Setup Remote Network Printer Setup Setup Security Troubleshooting Instructions Personal Printer Setup 1. Disable Microsoft®...Next. 4. Back to install a UX Filter or Linux Driver. screen appears. Click Install. 5. USB Printing A personal printer is the drive letter of your computer or a print server using a CD drive in a UNIX or Linux environment, you...
..., you can select the specific software you need to Contents Page Installing Printer Drivers Personal Printer Setup Network Printer Setup Printing and Checking the Printer Settings Page Local Network Printer Setup Remote Network Printer Setup Setup Security Troubleshooting Instructions Personal Printer Setup 1. Disable Microsoft®...Next. 4. Back to install a UX Filter or Linux Driver. screen appears. Click Install. 5. USB Printing A personal printer is the drive letter of your computer or a print server using a CD drive in a UNIX or Linux environment, you...
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... 10 (English), RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 4.0/5.0 (English)) but not supported2; Back to Contents Page Printer Specifications OS Compatibility Power Supply Dimensions Memory Page Description Language (PDL)/Emulation, Operating System, and Interface Environment Cables OS Compatibility Your Dell™ 3130cn Color Laser Printer is configuration and the customer would be a "best effort" attempt to resolve the operating system...
... 10 (English), RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 4.0/5.0 (English)) but not supported2; Back to Contents Page Printer Specifications OS Compatibility Power Supply Dimensions Memory Page Description Language (PDL)/Emulation, Operating System, and Interface Environment Cables OS Compatibility Your Dell™ 3130cn Color Laser Printer is configuration and the customer would be a "best effort" attempt to resolve the operating system...
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This information helps network administrators manage the network (analyze performance, traffic, errors, and so on). Dell™ 3130cn Color Laser Printer complies with standard industry MIB specifications, allowing the printer to be recognized and managed by various printer and network management software systems. Environment Operation Temperature 5-32°C Relative humidity 15-85% RH (no condensation) Print Quality Guarantee Temperature...
This information helps network administrators manage the network (analyze performance, traffic, errors, and so on). Dell™ 3130cn Color Laser Printer complies with standard industry MIB specifications, allowing the printer to be recognized and managed by various printer and network management software systems. Environment Operation Temperature 5-32°C Relative humidity 15-85% RH (no condensation) Print Quality Guarantee Temperature...