Quick Reference Guide
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... the underside of the printer. 2 Push the release latch, and then open the rear door and remove the paper from there. 6 Align and reinstall the toner cartridge. 7 Close the front cover. 8 Close the multipurpose feeder door. 9 Press . 202 and 203 paper jams If the paper is exiting the printer, ... the paper is not easy to remove, then open the front cover. 3 Lift and pull the toner cartridge out of the cartridge. To reduce the risk of the printer might be covered with unfused toner which can stain garments and skin. 5 Remove the jammed paper. 2 Slowly remove the jammed paper to...
... the underside of the printer. 2 Push the release latch, and then open the rear door and remove the paper from there. 6 Align and reinstall the toner cartridge. 7 Close the front cover. 8 Close the multipurpose feeder door. 9 Press . 202 and 203 paper jams If the paper is exiting the printer, ... the paper is not easy to remove, then open the front cover. 3 Lift and pull the toner cartridge out of the cartridge. To reduce the risk of the printer might be covered with unfused toner which can stain garments and skin. 5 Remove the jammed paper. 2 Slowly remove the jammed paper to...
User's Guide
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... ...70 Paper types and weights supported by the printer ...72 Software overview 73 Status Monitor Center...73 Driver Profiler...73 Dell Printer Alert Utility...73 Dell Toner Management System...74 Printing Status Window...74 Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application ...74 Printing 76 Printing a document...76 Printing on specialty media...76 Tips on using letterhead...
... ...70 Paper types and weights supported by the printer ...72 Software overview 73 Status Monitor Center...73 Driver Profiler...73 Dell Printer Alert Utility...73 Dell Toner Management System...74 Printing Status Window...74 Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application ...74 Printing 76 Printing a document...76 Printing on specialty media...76 Tips on using letterhead...
User's Guide
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... computer 130 Ordering supplies...130 Printer attached to a network ...130 Printer attached locally to a computer ...130 Replacing supplies...131 Replacing the toner cartridge ...131 Replacing the photoconductor kit ...132 Recycling Dell products...135 Moving the printer...135 Before moving the printer ...135 Moving the printer to another location...135 Shipping the printer...
... computer 130 Ordering supplies...130 Printer attached to a network ...130 Printer attached locally to a computer ...130 Replacing supplies...131 Replacing the toner cartridge ...131 Replacing the photoconductor kit ...132 Recycling Dell products...135 Moving the printer...135 Before moving the printer ...135 Moving the printer to another location...135 Shipping the printer...
User's Guide
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Streaked vertical lines ...182 Streaked horizontal lines...183 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page 183 Toner rubs off...184 Toner specks...184 Transparency print quality is poor...185 Uneven print density...185 Contacting Technical Support...185 Appendix 186 Index 188 Contents 9
Streaked vertical lines ...182 Streaked horizontal lines...183 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page 183 Toner rubs off...184 Toner specks...184 Transparency print quality is poor...185 Uneven print density...185 Contacting Technical Support...185 Appendix 186 Index 188 Contents 9
User's Guide
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... smaller than 176 g/m2, grain short is very different from 60-176 g/m2 (16-47 lb bond) grain long. Curl Curl is too rough, then toner cannot fuse to feed the paper correctly. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl can automatically feed paper weights from the printer environment. If...
... smaller than 176 g/m2, grain short is very different from 60-176 g/m2 (16-47 lb bond) grain long. Curl Curl is too rough, then toner cannot fuse to feed the paper correctly. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl can automatically feed paper weights from the printer environment. If...
User's Guide
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... forms or documents Selecting paper Using appropriate paper prevents jams and helps ensure trouble-free printing. Use inks that are not recommended for use in toner. Paper containing fibers such as carbonless papers, carbonless copy paper (CCP), or no carbon required (NCR) paper • Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate...
... forms or documents Selecting paper Using appropriate paper prevents jams and helps ensure trouble-free printing. Use inks that are not recommended for use in toner. Paper containing fibers such as carbonless papers, carbonless copy paper (CCP), or no carbon required (NCR) paper • Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate...
User's Guide
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... the printer (Printer Ready, Printer Offline, and Error-Check Printer) and the name of toner so you send a job to order replacement toner cartridges. The Order Supplies dialog box opens. c Click Dell 5230n/dn or 5350dn Laser Printer. Software overview 74 The Printing Status window also displays the... level of the job when you can: • Monitor the toner level for your printer. • Click Order Supplies to print. Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application The Order Supplies dialog box can be in place so the printer and computer can...
... the printer (Printer Ready, Printer Offline, and Error-Check Printer) and the name of toner so you send a job to order replacement toner cartridges. The Order Supplies dialog box opens. c Click Dell 5230n/dn or 5350dn Laser Printer. Software overview 74 The Printing Status window also displays the... level of the job when you can: • Monitor the toner level for your printer. • Click Order Supplies to print. Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application The Order Supplies dialog box can be in place so the printer and computer can...
User's Guide
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...default setting. Understanding printer menus 120 The printer driver default is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. Lightens or darkens the printed output Notes: • 8 is 1200 IQ. Menu item Offset Pages None Between Jobs Between Copies Quality menu...Menu item Print Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 Image Q 2400 Image Q Pixel Boost Off Fonts Horizontally Vertically Both Directions Toner Darkness 1-10 Enhance Fine Lines On Off Gray Correction Auto Off Description Stacks copies or print jobs into staggered sets in a browser...
...default setting. Understanding printer menus 120 The printer driver default is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. Lightens or darkens the printed output Notes: • 8 is 1200 IQ. Menu item Offset Pages None Between Jobs Between Copies Quality menu...Menu item Print Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 Image Q 2400 Image Q Pixel Boost Off Fonts Horizontally Vertically Both Directions Toner Darkness 1-10 Enhance Fine Lines On Off Gray Correction Auto Off Description Stacks copies or print jobs into staggered sets in a browser...
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... -6 to +6 Contrast 0-5 Utilities menu Menu item Format Flash Yes No Defragment Flash Yes No Hex Trace Activate Description Adjusts or darkens printed output and conserves toner Notes: • 0 is the factory default setting. • A negative value will lighten them and conserve...
... -6 to +6 Contrast 0-5 Utilities menu Menu item Format Flash Yes No Defragment Flash Yes No Hex Trace Activate Description Adjusts or darkens printed output and conserves toner Notes: • 0 is the factory default setting. • A negative value will lighten them and conserve...
User's Guide
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... to clean the interior may damage the finish of the printer. 4 Wipe only the outside of the printer 1 Make sure that will help you conserve toner and paper. Warning-Potential Damage: Using a damp cloth to print several copies, you are required to the printer before beginning a new print job. Maintaining the...
... to clean the interior may damage the finish of the printer. 4 Wipe only the outside of the printer 1 Make sure that will help you conserve toner and paper. Warning-Potential Damage: Using a damp cloth to print several copies, you are required to the printer before beginning a new print job. Maintaining the...
User's Guide
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...the status of each supply appears. Checking the status of supplies from the list. The Order Toner Cartridges window opens. 6 Choose your Web browser to launch the Dell Configuration Web Tool. 2 Click www.dell.com/supplies. The status of supplies A message appears on the display when a replacement supply item... the printer drop-down arrow button until Status/Supplies appears, and then press . 3 Press the up or down list. 5 Click Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application. Printer attached to a network 1 Type your printer IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Device Status.
...the status of each supply appears. Checking the status of supplies from the list. The Order Toner Cartridges window opens. 6 Choose your Web browser to launch the Dell Configuration Web Tool. 2 Click www.dell.com/supplies. The status of supplies A message appears on the display when a replacement supply item... the printer drop-down arrow button until Status/Supplies appears, and then press . 3 Press the up or down list. 5 Click Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application. Printer attached to a network 1 Type your printer IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Device Status.
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... an extended period of your printer. 8 Click Visit Dell's cartridge ordering website. When shaking the cartridge no longer improves the print quality, replace the toner cartridge. Extended light exposure can check to redistribute the toner, and then reinsert it side-to-side and front-...settings page. Note: Your Service Tag number is left in your Dell printer Service Tag number. Replacing supplies Replacing the toner cartridge When 88 Cartridge low appears, or when you experience faded print, remove the toner cartridge. Note: You can cause print quality problems. Maintaining the ...
... an extended period of your printer. 8 Click Visit Dell's cartridge ordering website. When shaking the cartridge no longer improves the print quality, replace the toner cartridge. Extended light exposure can check to redistribute the toner, and then reinsert it side-to-side and front-...settings page. Note: Your Service Tag number is left in your Dell printer Service Tag number. Replacing supplies Replacing the toner cartridge When 88 Cartridge low appears, or when you experience faded print, remove the toner cartridge. Note: You can cause print quality problems. Maintaining the ...
User's Guide
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..., you before the photoconductor kit reaches a page maximum by printing a menu settings page. 4 Rotate the cartridge in as far as it will go. Push the toner cartridge in all directions to function properly after the photoconductor kit has reached its official end-of the photoconductor kit. While the printer may continue...
..., you before the photoconductor kit reaches a page maximum by printing a menu settings page. 4 Rotate the cartridge in as far as it will go. Push the toner cartridge in all directions to function properly after the photoconductor kit has reached its official end-of the photoconductor kit. While the printer may continue...
User's Guide
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Maintaining the printer 133 Pull the toner cartridge up and out using the handle. 1 Open the front door by pressing the button on the left side of the printer and lowering the front door. 2 Pull the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge out of the printer as a unit by pulling on the base of the photoconductor kit. Place the unit on a flat, clean surface. 3 Press the button on the toner cartridge handle. Note: The photoconductor kit and toner cartridge form a unit.
Maintaining the printer 133 Pull the toner cartridge up and out using the handle. 1 Open the front door by pressing the button on the left side of the printer and lowering the front door. 2 Pull the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge out of the printer as a unit by pulling on the base of the photoconductor kit. Place the unit on a flat, clean surface. 3 Press the button on the toner cartridge handle. Note: The photoconductor kit and toner cartridge form a unit.
User's Guide
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...photoconductor kit. Push the unit as far as it clicks into place. 6 Install the unit into the photoconductor kit by aligning the arrows on the toner cartridge with the new photoconductor kit. To reset the counter, see the instruction sheet that came with the tracks. Maintaining the printer 134 Warning-Potential... the photoconductor may damage your printer and void your warranty. 8 Close the front door. Be careful not to touch the photoconductor drum. 5 Insert the toner cartridge into the printer by aligning the rollers on the guides of the unit with the arrows in the printer.
...photoconductor kit. Push the unit as far as it clicks into place. 6 Install the unit into the photoconductor kit by aligning the arrows on the toner cartridge with the new photoconductor kit. To reset the counter, see the instruction sheet that came with the tracks. Maintaining the printer 134 Warning-Potential... the photoconductor may damage your printer and void your warranty. 8 Close the front door. Be careful not to touch the photoconductor drum. 5 Insert the toner cartridge into the printer by aligning the rollers on the guides of the unit with the arrows in the printer.
User's Guide
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... browser. Note: If you an e-mail when the supplies are getting low or when the paper needs to see tray settings, the level of toner in the toner cartridge, the percentage of certain printer parts. Administrative support Using the Embedded Web Server If the printer is installed on a network, the Embedded Web...
... browser. Note: If you an e-mail when the supplies are getting low or when the paper needs to see tray settings, the level of toner in the toner cartridge, the percentage of certain printer parts. Administrative support Using the Embedded Web Server If the printer is installed on a network, the Embedded Web...
User's Guide
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... 1 Push the release latch, and then lower the multipurpose feeder door. 2 Push the release latch, and then open the front cover. 4 1 2 3 3 Lift and pull the toner cartridge out of the cartridge. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the photoconductor drum on the display. Understanding jam numbers and locations When a jam occurs...
... 1 Push the release latch, and then lower the multipurpose feeder door. 2 Push the release latch, and then open the front cover. 4 1 2 3 3 Lift and pull the toner cartridge out of the cartridge. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the photoconductor drum on the display. Understanding jam numbers and locations When a jam occurs...
User's Guide
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...of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to remove, then open the rear door and remove the paper from there. 6 Align and reinstall the toner cartridge. 7 Close the front cover. 8 Close the multipurpose feeder door. 9 Press . 201 paper jam 1 Push the release latch, and then lower ...the multipurpose feeder door. 2 Push the release latch, and then open the front cover. 4 1 2 3 3 Lift and pull the toner cartridge out of the printer. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the photoconductor drum on a flat, smooth surface. Note: If the paper is not easy...
...of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to remove, then open the rear door and remove the paper from there. 6 Align and reinstall the toner cartridge. 7 Close the front cover. 8 Close the multipurpose feeder door. 9 Press . 201 paper jam 1 Push the release latch, and then lower ...the multipurpose feeder door. 2 Push the release latch, and then open the front cover. 4 1 2 3 3 Lift and pull the toner cartridge out of the printer. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the photoconductor drum on a flat, smooth surface. Note: If the paper is not easy...
User's Guide
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Warning-Potential Damage: The jammed paper may be hot. Clearing jams 143 CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of injury from there. 6 Align and reinstall the toner cartridge. 7 Close the front cover. 8 Close the multipurpose feeder door. 9 Press . 202 and 203 paper jams If the paper is not easy to light for ... cartridge exposed to remove, then open the rear door and remove the paper from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching. 4 Place the toner cartridge aside on a flat, smooth surface. To reduce the risk of the printer might be covered with unfused...
Warning-Potential Damage: The jammed paper may be hot. Clearing jams 143 CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of injury from there. 6 Align and reinstall the toner cartridge. 7 Close the front cover. 8 Close the multipurpose feeder door. 9 Press . 202 and 203 paper jams If the paper is not easy to light for ... cartridge exposed to remove, then open the rear door and remove the paper from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching. 4 Place the toner cartridge aside on a flat, smooth surface. To reduce the risk of the printer might be covered with unfused...
User's Guide
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Clearing jams 149 Note: If you cannot remove the envelope, then the toner cartridge will have to loosen them, and then fan them. Straighten the edges on page 141. 4 Reinstall the envelope feeder. Do not fold or crease ...
Clearing jams 149 Note: If you cannot remove the envelope, then the toner cartridge will have to loosen them, and then fan them. Straighten the edges on page 141. 4 Reinstall the envelope feeder. Do not fold or crease ...