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... UK Uruguay Venezuela Yemen 1800 88 0301 866-851-1754 020-674-4881 231622 64 Contact your distributor. Contact your distributor. Contact your distributor. Order Printer Supplies Dell™ Printer Supplies are available only through Dell. You can order Printer Supplies online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. Contact your distributor.
... UK Uruguay Venezuela Yemen 1800 88 0301 866-851-1754 020-674-4881 231622 64 Contact your distributor. Contact your distributor. Contact your distributor. Order Printer Supplies Dell™ Printer Supplies are available only through Dell. You can order Printer Supplies online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. Contact your distributor.
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Dell™ Laser Printer 5100cn 1 2 9 3 8 5 7 4 6 1 Center output tray 2 Operator panel 3 Multipurpose feeder 4 Standard 500-sheet tray 5 Power switch 6 Power cable connector 7 Ethernet port 8 USB port 9 Parallel port For details on the optional 500-sheet tray module, 1000-sheet tray module, and other additional options, see the User's Guide. 3
Dell™ Laser Printer 5100cn 1 2 9 3 8 5 7 4 6 1 Center output tray 2 Operator panel 3 Multipurpose feeder 4 Standard 500-sheet tray 5 Power switch 6 Power cable connector 7 Ethernet port 8 USB port 9 Parallel port For details on the optional 500-sheet tray module, 1000-sheet tray module, and other additional options, see the User's Guide. 3
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...limits for property damage, personal injury, or death. PCL is subject to change without the written permission of HewlettPackard Company. Dell Inc. FCC emissions information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. UNIX is strictly forbidden. ...software and documentation are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc.; www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your printer NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and...
...limits for property damage, personal injury, or death. PCL is subject to change without the written permission of HewlettPackard Company. Dell Inc. FCC emissions information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. UNIX is strictly forbidden. ...software and documentation are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc.; www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your printer NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and...
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Contents Dell™ Laser Printer 5100cn 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 Disable...
Contents Dell™ Laser Printer 5100cn 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 Disable...
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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 the use of non-Dell-authorized components. Dell disclaims liability associated with this symbol , it must be connected to an electrical outlet that is not marked with use of... specific Dell-authorized components. CAUTION: If your product is properly grounded. • The power cable must understand the section in your system and working environment from potential damage. • Your product uses a laser. CAUTION: To move the printer safely, remove the optional...
...to a professional service person. • This product is designed to meet safety standards with the use of non-Dell-authorized components. Dell disclaims liability associated with this symbol , it must be connected to an electrical outlet that is not marked with use of... specific Dell-authorized components. CAUTION: If your product is properly grounded. • The power cable must understand the section in your system and working environment from potential damage. • Your product uses a laser. CAUTION: To move the printer safely, remove the optional...
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Hold the tray with both hands, lift the front slightly, and remove it stops. Slide the width guides to the A4 position. 12 Loading Paper The width guides should be fully extended. NOTE: For A4 paper, push the lever to the edge of the tray. Pull the tray out of your print jobs in the standard 500-sheet tray. 1. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Loading the Standard Tray Load the print media used for the majority of the printer until it from the printer. 2.
Hold the tray with both hands, lift the front slightly, and remove it stops. Slide the width guides to the A4 position. 12 Loading Paper The width guides should be fully extended. NOTE: For A4 paper, push the lever to the edge of the tray. Pull the tray out of your print jobs in the standard 500-sheet tray. 1. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Loading the Standard Tray Load the print media used for the majority of the printer until it from the printer. 2.
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www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 6. Insert the tray into the tray, configure the Paper Type settings for that tray according to the message on the operator panel. 14 Loading Paper If you load any print media into the printer, and push until they rest lightly against the edge of the print media stack. 7. Slide the width guides and length guide until it stops. 8.
www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 6. Insert the tray into the tray, configure the Paper Type settings for that tray according to the message on the operator panel. 14 Loading Paper If you load any print media into the printer, and push until they rest lightly against the edge of the print media stack. 7. Slide the width guides and length guide until it stops. 8.
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... and top edge first into the multipurpose feeder. For tips on recommended print media, solving printing problems, and clearing jams, see "Loading Envelopes" on the printer operator panel. NOTE: Be careful not to the correct value for the multipurpose feeder are set to bend the print media. 5. www...
... and top edge first into the multipurpose feeder. For tips on recommended print media, solving printing problems, and clearing jams, see "Loading Envelopes" on the printer operator panel. NOTE: Be careful not to the correct value for the multipurpose feeder are set to bend the print media. 5. www...
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... print media source, size, and type in your software program and select the print media size and type on the printer operator panel. You can load envelopes up to the maximum fill line in the tray at the rear. NOTICE: Never use envelopes with the flaps ... mm) in width in the multipurpose feeder, insert the envelopes either with the flaps closed and the short-edge of the envelopes facing into the printer.
... print media source, size, and type in your software program and select the print media size and type on the printer operator panel. You can load envelopes up to the maximum fill line in the tray at the rear. NOTICE: Never use envelopes with the flaps ... mm) in width in the multipurpose feeder, insert the envelopes either with the flaps closed and the short-edge of the envelopes facing into the printer.
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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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... and then click Install. 10. When the Complete the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears, click Finish. 8. screen appears, in Printer Property are needed according to the options you need to do the Installable Options settings in Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Server 2003, ... computer. 2. Click Next. If you select Custom Installation, you can select the specific software you begin. Click Cancel. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com A local printer is not connected to your computer. 20 Setting Up for Network Printing" on page 23. When using a USB or parallel cable...
... and then click Install. 10. When the Complete the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears, click Finish. 8. screen appears, in Printer Property are needed according to the options you need to do the Installable Options settings in Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Server 2003, ... computer. 2. Click Next. If you select Custom Installation, you can select the specific software you begin. Click Cancel. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com A local printer is not connected to your computer. 20 Setting Up for Network Printing" on page 23. When using a USB or parallel cable...
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... Finish. 8. Click Next. 5. Click Cancel. The Adobe License Agreement appears, click to install. 6. Setting Up for Local Printing 21 Click Personal Installation. 4. 3. On the Add Printer screen, select the port name from the Port Name combo box, and then set the...
... Finish. 8. Click Next. 5. Click Cancel. The Adobe License Agreement appears, click to install. 6. Setting Up for Local Printing 21 Click Personal Installation. 4. 3. On the Add Printer screen, select the port name from the Port Name combo box, and then set the...
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...XP firewall before you install the Dell printer software. a. c. Enabling the Windows XP firewall after you install the printer software. Press . The Printer Settings page is displayed. Under the TCP/IP heading, verify the IP address. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Network Set-Up NOTE: ...To use of your networked printer(s) when you run the Dell™ printer installation software. If your printer is connected directly to a network and the Windows XP firewall ...
...XP firewall before you install the Dell printer software. a. c. Enabling the Windows XP firewall after you install the printer software. Press . The Printer Settings page is displayed. Under the TCP/IP heading, verify the IP address. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Network Set-Up NOTE: ...To use of your networked printer(s) when you run the Dell™ printer installation software. If your printer is connected directly to a network and the Windows XP firewall ...
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.... When the Drivers and Utilities CD screen appears, click Network Installation - Install the printer for Network Printing 25 b. Select the network printer you want to install it, click on the network, and then enter a share ...printer as default check box. 9. Install printer on the network to access this printer, select Share this point. Enter the password. 10. For local installation, select Local Installation - Click Next. 5. Run the Installation Software 1. Select Remote Installation - If you want to restrict color printing, select the appropriate Color...
.... When the Drivers and Utilities CD screen appears, click Network Installation - Install the printer for Network Printing 25 b. Select the network printer you want to install it, click on the network, and then enter a share ...printer as default check box. 9. Install printer on the network to access this printer, select Share this point. Enter the password. 10. For local installation, select Local Installation - Click Next. 5. Run the Installation Software 1. Select Remote Installation - If you want to restrict color printing, select the appropriate Color...
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... to send you want to accept the agreement and then click Install. 15. You can set up the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to your Web browser, and the printer configuration appears on the screen. Under Setup E-Mail Lists and Alerts, enter the Primary SMTP Gateway, the ...operator's email address in your User's Guide for Network Printing You can view and/or change the destination folder, click Browse.... 13. Use the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to restart your desk. To set up e-mail alerts: 1. Click E-Mail Alert link. 3. Click Apply New Settings. NOTE...
... to send you want to accept the agreement and then click Install. 15. You can set up the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to your Web browser, and the printer configuration appears on the screen. Under Setup E-Mail Lists and Alerts, enter the Primary SMTP Gateway, the ...operator's email address in your User's Guide for Network Printing You can view and/or change the destination folder, click Browse.... 13. Use the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to restart your desk. To set up e-mail alerts: 1. Click E-Mail Alert link. 3. Click Apply New Settings. NOTE...
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4 Section4 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 Section4 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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...Dell 5100cn Installer icon. 6. Click Quit again in step 5, go to step 11. 8. NOTE: If the program does not automatically search for the PPD file, select your printer model from the Select a PostScript Printer list box, which appears to Macintosh. To use the installer included in the Drivers and Utilities CD to install the printer...only. 7. When the installation of the Chooser, and then click Create. Click Install. 11. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Installing the AdobePS Printer Driver (Mac OS 9.x) There are two steps to the connection type. 1. Open the Mac OS ...
...Dell 5100cn Installer icon. 6. Click Quit again in step 5, go to step 11. 8. NOTE: If the program does not automatically search for the PPD file, select your printer model from the Select a PostScript Printer list box, which appears to Macintosh. To use the installer included in the Drivers and Utilities CD to install the printer...only. 7. When the installation of the Chooser, and then click Create. Click Install. 11. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Installing the AdobePS Printer Driver (Mac OS 9.x) There are two steps to the connection type. 1. Open the Mac OS ...
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...the dialog box. 8. You do not have to launch the Desktop Printer Utility and register the printer as RAW in the AdobePS Components folder, install Adobe PS 8.8 by using Full Installation. 3. Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on your computer via a USB port, you..., Installable Options are automatically set up . Set Adobe Protocol as a Desktop Printer. 1. Start the Desktop Printer Utility. Click Create at the specified location. 10. The program automatically searches for USB Connection) If the printer is incorrect, click Change, and then select the correct PPD file. 7....
...the dialog box. 8. You do not have to launch the Desktop Printer Utility and register the printer as RAW in the AdobePS Components folder, install Adobe PS 8.8 by using Full Installation. 3. Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on your computer via a USB port, you..., Installable Options are automatically set up . Set Adobe Protocol as a Desktop Printer. 1. Start the Desktop Printer Utility. Click Create at the specified location. 10. The program automatically searches for USB Connection) If the printer is incorrect, click Change, and then select the correct PPD file. 7....
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... AdobePS from the With list box, and select Printer (LPR) in the dialog box confirming that the settings are saved. 9. Click Change under LPR Printer Selection in Printer Address, and then click OK. 6. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Setting the Printer Driver (for the printer being used in the dialog box. 5. Turn on Macintosh Computers...
... AdobePS from the With list box, and select Printer (LPR) in the dialog box confirming that the settings are saved. 9. Click Change under LPR Printer Selection in Printer Address, and then click OK. 6. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Setting the Printer Driver (for the printer being used in the dialog box. 5. Turn on Macintosh Computers...