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...; 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 Printer Messages Clearing Jams Troubleshooting...
...; 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 Printer Messages Clearing Jams Troubleshooting...
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... outside the control board cover of your printer. Drivers Manuals - Back to access help tools and information. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses Upgrades - 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...
... outside the control board cover of your printer. Drivers Manuals - Back to access help tools and information. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses Upgrades - 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...
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...will reduce the amount of saved printer driver settings and other data for Shared Printing". The setup disk can only be created. To open Status Window, Tool Box, Updater, and Troubleshooting. The Quick Launch Utility window ...Dell Printers® Additional Color Laser Software® Quick Launch Utility. To exit, click the X button at support.dell.com. Status Window A driver installation package can open the Quick Launch Utility window: 1. Using the setup disk that contain custom driver settings. Install in advance the Dell™ 3130cn Color Laser Printer printer...
...will reduce the amount of saved printer driver settings and other data for Shared Printing". The setup disk can only be created. To open Status Window, Tool Box, Updater, and Troubleshooting. The Quick Launch Utility window ...Dell Printers® Additional Color Laser Software® Quick Launch Utility. To exit, click the X button at support.dell.com. Status Window A driver installation package can open the Quick Launch Utility window: 1. Using the setup disk that contain custom driver settings. Install in advance the Dell™ 3130cn Color Laser Printer printer...
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Tool Box You can use the Tool Box to Contents Page See "Understanding the Tool Box Menus." The Status Window button opens the Printing Status Window. Back to specify various settings for the printer driver. See "Printing Status Window". Troubleshooting The Troubleshooting button opens the Troubleshooting Guide, which allows you to recover problems by yourself. Updater The Updater button updates the settings for the printer.
Tool Box You can use the Tool Box to Contents Page See "Understanding the Tool Box Menus." The Status Window button opens the Printing Status Window. Back to specify various settings for the printer driver. See "Printing Status Window". Troubleshooting The Troubleshooting button opens the Troubleshooting Guide, which allows you to recover problems by yourself. Updater The Updater button updates the settings for the printer.
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... a properly grounded electrical outlet. This often fixes the problem. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Guide Basic Printer Problems Display Problems Printing Problems Print Quality Problems Jam/Alignment Problems Option Problem Other Problems Contacting Service Basic Printer Problems Some printer problems can be easy to Print is working. When the test is completed, Ready to...
... a properly grounded electrical outlet. This often fixes the problem. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Guide Basic Printer Problems Display Problems Printing Problems Print Quality Problems Jam/Alignment Problems Option Problem Other Problems Contacting Service Basic Printer Problems Some printer problems can be easy to Print is working. When the test is completed, Ready to...
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... Installation Click Install. 5. Press Software Installation 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. Network Printer Setup NOTE: To use these, see "Network Printer Setup". Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into your computer...
... Installation Click Install. 5. Press Software Installation 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. Network Printer Setup NOTE: To use these, see "Network Printer Setup". Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into your computer...
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... the Operator Panel 1. Press until Enable appears, and then press 6. Press (Set) button. 5. message appears on the printer. Turn off the printer. Press Menu button. 2. Press button until Reset Defaults appears, and then press (Set) button. 5. Reenter the password to... password has been changed. Then, while holding Menu button turn off the printer to access Admin Menu. 0000 -9999 Troubleshooting Instructions Resetting Defaults After executing this function and rebooting the printer, all the menu parameters, except the parameters for Panel Lock is disabled...
... the Operator Panel 1. Press until Enable appears, and then press 6. Press (Set) button. 5. message appears on the printer. Turn off the printer. Press Menu button. 2. Press button until Reset Defaults appears, and then press (Set) button. 5. Reenter the password to... password has been changed. Then, while holding Menu button turn off the printer to access Admin Menu. 0000 -9999 Troubleshooting Instructions Resetting Defaults After executing this function and rebooting the printer, all the menu parameters, except the parameters for Panel Lock is disabled...
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... & Peripherals (DellWare), ReadyWare, and Custom Factory Integration (CFI/DellPlus). Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell Technical Support Policy Warranty and Return Policy Contacting Dell Dell Technical Support Policy Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the printer and all Dellinstalled hardware.
... & Peripherals (DellWare), ReadyWare, and Custom Factory Integration (CFI/DellPlus). Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell Technical Support Policy Warranty and Return Policy Contacting Dell Dell Technical Support Policy Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the printer and all Dellinstalled hardware.
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Restoring the factory default settings...136 Troubleshooting 137 Solving basic printer problems...137 Printer control panel display is blank or displays only diamonds 137 Solving printing problems...137 Jobs do not print...137 Confidential and other held jobs do ...
Restoring the factory default settings...136 Troubleshooting 137 Solving basic printer problems...137 Printer control panel display is blank or displays only diamonds 137 Solving printing problems...137 Jobs do not print...137 Confidential and other held jobs do ...
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... for and maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems Help using printer software • Setting up and configuring the printer on a network, depending on the Support Web site. Dell Support Web site-support.dell.com Note: Select your region, and then select your printer. Initial setup instructions: • Connecting the printer • Installing the printer software Additional setup...
... for and maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems Help using printer software • Setting up and configuring the printer on a network, depending on the Support Web site. Dell Support Web site-support.dell.com Note: Select your region, and then select your printer. Initial setup instructions: • Connecting the printer • Installing the printer software Additional setup...
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Flushing buffer Wait for the message to download valid engine code for the message to clear. Hex Trace The printer is active. You can use Hex Trace to troubleshoot printer problems. Invalid Engine Code You need to clear. Note: Engine code may be downloaded while this message appears on the... display. Hex Trace Ready The printer is in the Ready state, and Hex Trace is in the multipurpose feeder. ...
Flushing buffer Wait for the message to download valid engine code for the message to clear. Hex Trace The printer is active. You can use Hex Trace to troubleshoot printer problems. Invalid Engine Code You need to clear. Note: Engine code may be downloaded while this message appears on the... display. Hex Trace Ready The printer is in the Ready state, and Hex Trace is in the multipurpose feeder. ...
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... PAPER TRAY IS EMPTY Load paper in the tray. Printer control panel display is blank or displays only diamonds The printer self test failed. Troubleshooting Solving basic printer problems If there are basic printer problems, or the printer is unresponsive, make sure: • The power cord... is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet. •...
... PAPER TRAY IS EMPTY Load paper in the tray. Printer control panel display is blank or displays only diamonds The printer self test failed. Troubleshooting Solving basic printer problems If there are basic printer problems, or the printer is unresponsive, make sure: • The power cord... is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet. •...
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...connected to make sure they are also available on the Dell Web site at www.Dell.com. Contact your system support person to the network. • Print a network setup page, and check that the printer is properly installed and that the status shows Connected. MAKE... compatible printer software. MAKE SURE THE CORRECT PRINTER SOFTWARE IS INSTALLED Verify that came with the printer. For more of them. MAKE SURE PRINTER CABLES ARE SECURELY CONNECTED Check the cable connections to the printer and print server to print in Adobe Acrobat. 2 Click the printer icon. Troubleshooting 138 ...
...connected to make sure they are also available on the Dell Web site at www.Dell.com. Contact your system support person to the network. • Print a network setup page, and check that the printer is properly installed and that the status shows Connected. MAKE... compatible printer software. MAKE SURE THE CORRECT PRINTER SOFTWARE IS INSTALLED Verify that came with the printer. For more of them. MAKE SURE PRINTER CABLES ARE SECURELY CONNECTED Check the cable connections to the printer and print server to print in Adobe Acrobat. 2 Click the printer icon. Troubleshooting 138 ...
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...You must exit Hex Trace mode before you can print your job. Turn the printer off and back on the printer control panel or from the Paper Size/Type menu. CHANGE THE PAGE PROTECT SETTING TO OFF... 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the down arrow button until Settings appears, and then press...: None of paper in each tray. 2 Move the paper guides to the correct positions for each tray. Troubleshooting 139 Job takes longer than expected to exit Hex Trace mode. MAKE SURE THE PAPER SIZE AND PAPER TYPE...
...You must exit Hex Trace mode before you can print your job. Turn the printer off and back on the printer control panel or from the Paper Size/Type menu. CHANGE THE PAGE PROTECT SETTING TO OFF... 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the down arrow button until Settings appears, and then press...: None of paper in each tray. 2 Move the paper guides to the correct positions for each tray. Troubleshooting 139 Job takes longer than expected to exit Hex Trace mode. MAKE SURE THE PAPER SIZE AND PAPER TYPE...
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...size of fonts, the number and complexity of images, and the number of the printer to allow envelopes to On. If this happens, open the rear door of pages in the Finishing menu. Troubleshooting 140 Note: Setting Collate to humidity and heat, some envelopes become sealed during ...the printing process. Envelope seals when printing Due to Off in the software overrides the setting in the job. MAKE SURE THE PRINTER HAS ENOUGH MEMORY Add printer memory. Large jobs...
...size of fonts, the number and complexity of images, and the number of the printer to allow envelopes to On. If this happens, open the rear door of pages in the Finishing menu. Troubleshooting 140 Note: Setting Collate to humidity and heat, some envelopes become sealed during ...the printing process. Envelope seals when printing Due to Off in the software overrides the setting in the job. MAKE SURE THE PRINTER HAS ENOUGH MEMORY Add printer memory. Large jobs...
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..., reinstall it. If the option is securely connected to the printer system board. Mac OS 9 users should make sure the printer is listed in the Chooser. RESET THE PRINTER Turn the printer off . 2 Unplug the printer. 3 Check the connection between the option and the printer. Troubleshooting 141 MAKE SURE THE OPTION IS SELECTED From the program you...
..., reinstall it. If the option is securely connected to the printer system board. Mac OS 9 users should make sure the printer is listed in the Chooser. RESET THE PRINTER Turn the printer off . 2 Unplug the printer. 3 Check the connection between the option and the printer. Troubleshooting 141 MAKE SURE THE OPTION IS SELECTED From the program you...
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... may have absorbed moisture due to the correct positions for the paper size loaded. Clear jammed paper from the entire paper path, and then press . Troubleshooting 142 CHECK THE PAPER MAKE SURE THERE IS NOT TOO MUCH PAPER IN THE TRAY OR FEEDER Make sure the stack of paper over, if...
... may have absorbed moisture due to the correct positions for the paper size loaded. Clear jammed paper from the entire paper path, and then press . Troubleshooting 142 CHECK THE PAPER MAKE SURE THERE IS NOT TOO MUCH PAPER IN THE TRAY OR FEEDER Make sure the stack of paper over, if...
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... Ready appears. Isolating print quality problems To help you . Print the print quality test pages: 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Load letter- Do not overfill the tray. Troubleshooting 143 You may help isolate print quality problems, print the print quality test pages, but first make sure the ...standard tray is loaded: 1 Turn the printer off . 2 From the printer control panel, hold down arrow button until On or ...
... Ready appears. Isolating print quality problems To help you . Print the print quality test pages: 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Load letter- Do not overfill the tray. Troubleshooting 143 You may help isolate print quality problems, print the print quality test pages, but first make sure the ...standard tray is loaded: 1 Turn the printer off . 2 From the printer control panel, hold down arrow button until On or ...
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Clipped images These are supported by the printer, the host computer, and the software program. Try one or more of the following : • Remove and reinstall the toner cartridge. • Remove and reinstall ... or more of the following : CHECK THE GUIDES Move the width and length guides in the tray. For more information, contact Customer Support. Troubleshooting 144 If the printer still prints blank pages, it may need to the correct positions for the paper size loaded. Characters have jagged or uneven edges If you...
Clipped images These are supported by the printer, the host computer, and the software program. Try one or more of the following : • Remove and reinstall the toner cartridge. • Remove and reinstall ... or more of the following : CHECK THE GUIDES Move the width and length guides in the tray. For more information, contact Customer Support. Troubleshooting 144 If the printer still prints blank pages, it may need to the correct positions for the paper size loaded. Characters have jagged or uneven edges If you...
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Try one or more of the following: THE PHOTOCONDUCTOR KIT IS DEFECTIVE Replace the photoconductor kit. Troubleshooting 145 Gray background • For Windows users: From Print Properties, select a different Toner Darkness setting before sending the job to print. • For Macintosh users: ... tray. • For Macintosh users: From the Print dialog, make sure the Paper Type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray. • From the printer control panel Paper menu, make sure the Paper Type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray. Ghost images These are possible solutions.
Try one or more of the following: THE PHOTOCONDUCTOR KIT IS DEFECTIVE Replace the photoconductor kit. Troubleshooting 145 Gray background • For Windows users: From Print Properties, select a different Toner Darkness setting before sending the job to print. • For Macintosh users: ... tray. • For Macintosh users: From the Print dialog, make sure the Paper Type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray. • From the printer control panel Paper menu, make sure the Paper Type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray. Ghost images These are possible solutions.