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Table of contents Laser notices xi Safety information xvii Preface xx Definitions v-xx General information 1-1 Maintenance approach 1-1 Options 1-2 Configured models 1-3 Specifications 1-4 Resolution 1-4 Data streams ...characteristics 1-16 Weight 1-16 Unacceptable paper 1-16 Transparencies 1-17 Selecting transparencies 1-17 Envelopes 1-17 Labels 1-18 Card stock 1-19 Storing print media 1-19 Avoiding jams 1-20 Print area 1-20 Tools required 1-20 Acronyms 1-21 Diagnostic information 2-1 Start 2-1 Symptom tables 2-1 Service errors (9xx.xx's 2-1 User status and attendance...
Table of contents Laser notices xi Safety information xvii Preface xx Definitions v-xx General information 1-1 Maintenance approach 1-1 Options 1-2 Configured models 1-3 Specifications 1-4 Resolution 1-4 Data streams ...characteristics 1-16 Weight 1-16 Unacceptable paper 1-16 Transparencies 1-17 Selecting transparencies 1-17 Envelopes 1-17 Labels 1-18 Card stock 1-19 Storing print media 1-19 Avoiding jams 1-20 Print area 1-20 Tools required 1-20 Acronyms 1-21 Diagnostic information 2-1 Start 2-1 Symptom tables 2-1 Service errors (9xx.xx's 2-1 User status and attendance...
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... printer symptoms 2-5 High-capacity feeder (2000-sheet) symptoms 2-5 Paper tray symptoms 2-6 Duplex option symptoms 2-6 Envelope feeder symptoms 2-6 Output expander 2-6 StapleSmart finisher 2-7 Messages and error codes 2-8 Service error codes 2-8 User status displays 2-31 User attendance messages 2-32 User line 2 link messages 2-43 Check device connection messages 2-43 User attendance messages-paper jams and...
... printer symptoms 2-5 High-capacity feeder (2000-sheet) symptoms 2-5 Paper tray symptoms 2-6 Duplex option symptoms 2-6 Envelope feeder symptoms 2-6 Output expander 2-6 StapleSmart finisher 2-7 Messages and error codes 2-8 Service error codes 2-8 User status displays 2-31 User attendance messages 2-32 User line 2 link messages 2-43 Check device connection messages 2-43 User attendance messages-paper jams and...
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... cabling and connectors 3-32 Duplex Option 3-32 Option microcode 3-32 Print quality troubleshooting 3-33 Paper feed jams 3-37 Access doors and trays 3-37 Clearing printer jams 3-37 250 Paper Jam Check MP Feeder 3-38 260 Paper Jam Check Env Feeder 3-39 23x and 24x jams 3-40 200 and 201 Paper Jam Remove Cartridge 3-41 vi Service Manual
... cabling and connectors 3-32 Duplex Option 3-32 Option microcode 3-32 Print quality troubleshooting 3-33 Paper feed jams 3-37 Access doors and trays 3-37 Clearing printer jams 3-37 250 Paper Jam Check MP Feeder 3-38 260 Paper Jam Check Env Feeder 3-39 23x and 24x jams 3-40 200 and 201 Paper Jam Remove Cartridge 3-41 vi Service Manual
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...; Storing print media • Avoiding jams For more details about the types of paper and specialty media your printer supports, refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Dell Web site at www.dell.com. This printer provides high quality printing on standard and... ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ General information 1-9 We recommend that you are considering using with the printer before you use a print media size not listed, select the next larger size. Print media sizes 250-sheet tray 500-sheet tray 250-sheet drawer...
...; Storing print media • Avoiding jams For more details about the types of paper and specialty media your printer supports, refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Dell Web site at www.dell.com. This printer provides high quality printing on standard and... ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ General information 1-9 We recommend that you are considering using with the printer before you use a print media size not listed, select the next larger size. Print media sizes 250-sheet tray 500-sheet tray 250-sheet drawer...
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...the printer • Preprinted papers that can be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. ...not be affected by the temperature in the printer fuser • Preprinted papers that require a...for laser printers. Selecting print media Selecting the appropriate print media for your printer ...laser printing process heats paper to successfully print on these guidelines when evaluating new paper stock. Weight The printer can adjust registration with the printer...MICR) applications, and 205°C (401°F) for your printer. • Paper • Transparencies • Envelopes •...
...the printer • Preprinted papers that can be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. ...not be affected by the temperature in the printer fuser • Preprinted papers that require a...for laser printers. Selecting print media Selecting the appropriate print media for your printer ...laser printing process heats paper to successfully print on these guidelines when evaluating new paper stock. Weight The printer can adjust registration with the printer...MICR) applications, and 205°C (401°F) for your printer. • Paper • Transparencies • Envelopes •...
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... set to Transparency to help prevent jams. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to 10 envelopes in the multipurpose feeder and 85 envelopes in the Local Printer Setup Utility, or from 75 g/m2...up to determine whether your printer. • Use transparencies designed specifically for the T112), optional 250- Print quality and durability depend on the Dell Web site at www.dell.com. Use only transparencies ... from the standard tray (250-sheet tray for the T111 or 500-sheet tray for laser printers. For detailed information, refer to 225°C (437°F). Transparencies You can feed ...
... set to Transparency to help prevent jams. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to 10 envelopes in the multipurpose feeder and 85 envelopes in the Local Printer Setup Utility, or from 75 g/m2...up to determine whether your printer. • Use transparencies designed specifically for the T112), optional 250- Print quality and durability depend on the Dell Web site at www.dell.com. Use only transparencies ... from the standard tray (250-sheet tray for the T111 or 500-sheet tray for laser printers. For detailed information, refer to 225°C (437°F). Transparencies You can feed ...
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...label applications to Labels in the same source; Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts or embossing. - Note: Labels are considering using , check with laser printers. Print five more sheets of paper. 2. mixing print media can set the Paper Type to Labels, the Labels Texture to Smooth, and the ... Do not use with the envelope supplier. • Load only one of envelope at least 1 mm (0.04 in a jam. When printing on the Dell Web site at www.dell.com. Are stuck together or damaged in the sealed or closed position. - Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is ...
...label applications to Labels in the same source; Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts or embossing. - Note: Labels are considering using , check with laser printers. Print five more sheets of paper. 2. mixing print media can set the Paper Type to Labels, the Labels Texture to Smooth, and the ... Do not use with the envelope supplier. • Load only one of envelope at least 1 mm (0.04 in a jam. When printing on the Dell Web site at www.dell.com. Are stuck together or damaged in the sealed or closed position. - Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is ...
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... content, thickness, and texture, that may release hazardous emissions when heated. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with the printer before purchasing a large quantity. See "Supported print media" on page 1-9 for information on the preferred weight and for the grain direction.... • Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing can significantly affect the print quality and cause print media handling or jamming problems. • Avoid using with chemicals that can significantly affect print quality. After printing approximately 10,000 pages of card stock...
... content, thickness, and texture, that may release hazardous emissions when heated. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with the printer before purchasing a large quantity. See "Supported print media" on page 1-9 for information on the preferred weight and for the grain direction.... • Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing can significantly affect the print quality and cause print media handling or jamming problems. • Avoid using with chemicals that can significantly affect print quality. After printing approximately 10,000 pages of card stock...
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... media and loading it . If jams do occur with the printer before you load it properly, you can avoid most jams. The following hints can help ensure trouble-free printing. See "Supported print media" on page 1-9 for the size of print media you avoid jams: • Use only recommended print... during a print job. • Push all edges of print media. See "Storing print media" on the labels in an acceptable environment. Avoiding jams Use appropriate print media (paper, transparencies, labels, and card stock) to help you have cut or trimmed yourself. • Do not mix print...
... media and loading it . If jams do occur with the printer before you load it properly, you can avoid most jams. The following hints can help ensure trouble-free printing. See "Supported print media" on page 1-9 for the size of print media you avoid jams: • Use only recommended print... during a print job. • Push all edges of print media. See "Storing print media" on the labels in an acceptable environment. Avoiding jams Use appropriate print media (paper, transparencies, labels, and card stock) to help you have cut or trimmed yourself. • Do not mix print...
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...User status displays" on . If a user status message is displayed, go to the printer. Symptom tables If your symptom, and take the indicated action for that explains a problem with a print cartridge, paper jam, option, port, and so on page 2-31. • User attendance messages are ... 7-1 Diagnostic information 2-1 Diagnostic information Start CAUTION: Remove the power cord from the printer or wall outlet before you to "User attendance messages" on page 2-32 and "User attendance messages-paper jams and paper handling errors (2xx.xx)" on page 2-5. Service error codes are not...
...User status displays" on . If a user status message is displayed, go to the printer. Symptom tables If your symptom, and take the indicated action for that explains a problem with a print cartridge, paper jam, option, port, and so on page 2-31. • User attendance messages are ... 7-1 Diagnostic information 2-1 Diagnostic information Start CAUTION: Remove the power cord from the printer or wall outlet before you to "User attendance messages" on page 2-32 and "User attendance messages-paper jams and paper handling errors (2xx.xx)" on page 2-5. Service error codes are not...
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... feeder. High-capacity feeder (2000-sheet) symptoms Symptom Action The printer does not recognize the highcapacity feeder installed. Diagnostic information 2-5 Paper feed problems-base printer or integrated 500-sheet paper tray Paper jams at exit of copy. Fuser solenoid fails to clear a 32... "Print quality-background" on page 2-122. Go to "Signature button assembly service check" on page 2-118. Symptom tables Base printer symptoms Symptom Action Dead machine Operator panel-one or more operator panel buttons fail" on page 2-107. Go to "Print quality-blank...
... feeder. High-capacity feeder (2000-sheet) symptoms Symptom Action The printer does not recognize the highcapacity feeder installed. Diagnostic information 2-5 Paper feed problems-base printer or integrated 500-sheet paper tray Paper jams at exit of copy. Fuser solenoid fails to clear a 32... "Print quality-background" on page 2-122. Go to "Signature button assembly service check" on page 2-118. Symptom tables Base printer symptoms Symptom Action Dead machine Operator panel-one or more operator panel buttons fail" on page 2-107. Go to "Print quality-blank...
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...500-Sheet Paper Tray. Envelopes do not feed from the lower attached Paper Tray option to "Duplex option service check" on page 2-82. Paper jams at Paper Removal Tray. Paper skews in the Duplex Option. Action Go to "Output bin sensor standard tray service check" on page 2-84. ..." on page 2-103. Envelope feeder symptoms Symptom Envelopes do not feed properly into the output tray. Paper does not feed all the way into base printer. Paper feed problem with Duplex. Action Go to "Duplex option service check" on page 2-82. Go to "Duplex option service check" on page ...
...500-Sheet Paper Tray. Envelopes do not feed from the lower attached Paper Tray option to "Duplex option service check" on page 2-82. Paper jams at Paper Removal Tray. Paper skews in the Duplex Option. Action Go to "Output bin sensor standard tray service check" on page 2-84. ..." on page 2-103. Envelope feeder symptoms Symptom Envelopes do not feed properly into the output tray. Paper does not feed all the way into base printer. Paper feed problem with Duplex. Action Go to "Duplex option service check" on page 2-82. Go to "Duplex option service check" on page ...
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...80 939 .00 Overspeed detected during position control. Motor is type 1. • Defective motor cable • Defective main drive motor • Paper jams Driver over temperature detection. Motor is type 1. • Faulty motor sensor • Faulty system board Overspeed detected during speed control. If correct, ... removal" on page 4-77. 2-26 Service Manual Motor is installed correctly. Go to be displayed, replace the system board. POR the printer several times, if the error code continues to "Main drive service check" on page 2-106. See "System board and inner shield removal...
...80 939 .00 Overspeed detected during position control. Motor is type 1. • Defective motor cable • Defective main drive motor • Paper jams Driver over temperature detection. Motor is type 1. • Faulty motor sensor • Faulty system board Overspeed detected during speed control. If correct, ... removal" on page 4-77. 2-26 Service Manual Motor is installed correctly. Go to be displayed, replace the system board. POR the printer several times, if the error code continues to "Main drive service check" on page 2-106. See "System board and inner shield removal...
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...: • The specified device may have been removed from the printer, possibly to clear a paper jam or to remove the option. • The duplex option may be displayed, go to the printer but a communications problem may prevent the printer from detecting the option. Diagnostic information 2-33 If the message continues... on page 2-82. Description/action This messages displays for the following conditions: • The duplex option may have been removed from the printer, possibly to clear a paper jam or to uninstall the option. • The option may be displayed, go to the...
...: • The specified device may have been removed from the printer, possibly to clear a paper jam or to remove the option. • The duplex option may be displayed, go to the printer but a communications problem may prevent the printer from detecting the option. Diagnostic information 2-33 If the message continues... on page 2-82. Description/action This messages displays for the following conditions: • The duplex option may have been removed from the printer, possibly to clear a paper jam or to uninstall the option. • The option may be displayed, go to the...
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...8226; The specified output bins may have been removed from the printer, possibly to clear a paper jam or to remove the option. • The option(s) may be attached to the printer but a communications problem may prevent the printer from detecting the option. For example, there may be a poor...the device is experiencing a hardware problem, turn the printer off and on ). The following actions may prevent the printer from the printer, possibly to clear a paper jam or to remove the option. • The option may be attached to the printer but a communications problem may be taken: •...
...8226; The specified output bins may have been removed from the printer, possibly to clear a paper jam or to remove the option. • The option(s) may be attached to the printer but a communications problem may prevent the printer from detecting the option. For example, there may be a poor...the device is experiencing a hardware problem, turn the printer off and on ). The following actions may prevent the printer from the printer, possibly to clear a paper jam or to remove the option. • The option may be attached to the printer but a communications problem may be taken: •...
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...or not connected properly, then the user is active, then remove the option and finish the job. User line 2 link messages If the printer is locked on . If a print job is advised to PCI connector x, where x=1, 2, or 3. Standard Serial Port, if available. ... 3. Check device connection messages The messages in the following table display when the printer loses communications with one of the following table. User status message Explanation Turn Printer OFF to clear a paper jam. The printer automatically clears the message once the option is powered on a particular link, the...
...or not connected properly, then the user is active, then remove the option and finish the job. User line 2 link messages If the printer is locked on . If a print job is advised to PCI connector x, where x=1, 2, or 3. Standard Serial Port, if available. ... 3. Check device connection messages The messages in the following table display when the printer loses communications with one of the following table. User status message Explanation Turn Printer OFF to clear a paper jam. The printer automatically clears the message once the option is powered on a particular link, the...
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... "Input sensor service check" on page 2-103. 2-44 Service Manual See "Sensor Test (input tray)" on the printer operator panel. User attendance messages-paper jams and paper handling errors (2xx.xx) When the printer jams, the appropriate jam message will be displayed on page 3-13. Input sensor covered too long. • Multi-sheet feed that...
... "Input sensor service check" on page 2-103. 2-44 Service Manual See "Sensor Test (input tray)" on the printer operator panel. User attendance messages-paper jams and paper handling errors (2xx.xx) When the printer jams, the appropriate jam message will be displayed on page 3-13. Input sensor covered too long. • Multi-sheet feed that...
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...found , replace the fuser assembly. Go to system board connections. • Replace the main drive motor. Fuser page count between 0 and 99,999. • Page jammed on page 2-92 • If label media, ensure front edge meets 1/16 inch requirement. • Check the fuser for wear or contamination. If a problem is... , replace the fuser assembly. See "Fuser assembly removal" on page 4-58. 2-46 Service Manual Page did not reach exit sensor. In Diagnostics mode, select PRINTER SETUP and Engine Setting 3. • The fuser narrow media sensor may not be operating properly.
...found , replace the fuser assembly. Go to system board connections. • Replace the main drive motor. Fuser page count between 0 and 99,999. • Page jammed on page 2-92 • If label media, ensure front edge meets 1/16 inch requirement. • Check the fuser for wear or contamination. If a problem is... , replace the fuser assembly. See "Fuser assembly removal" on page 4-58. 2-46 Service Manual Page did not reach exit sensor. In Diagnostics mode, select PRINTER SETUP and Engine Setting 3. • The fuser narrow media sensor may not be operating properly.
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...Check fuser entry guide for toner build up . • Check fuser for wear or contamination. Main drive motor identification failed. In Diagnostics mode, select PRINTER SETUP and Engine Setting 3. • The fuser narrow media sensor may not be functioning correctly. If a problem is found , replace the fuser assembly... system board. Go to "Fuser exit sensor service check" on page 2-93. Page did not reach exit sensor. User attendance messages-paper jams and paper handling errors (2xx.xx) Error code Sub codes Description Possible causes Action 201 .12 201 .14 201 .20 201 .21...
...Check fuser entry guide for toner build up . • Check fuser for wear or contamination. Main drive motor identification failed. In Diagnostics mode, select PRINTER SETUP and Engine Setting 3. • The fuser narrow media sensor may not be functioning correctly. If a problem is found , replace the fuser assembly... system board. Go to "Fuser exit sensor service check" on page 2-93. Page did not reach exit sensor. User attendance messages-paper jams and paper handling errors (2xx.xx) Error code Sub codes Description Possible causes Action 201 .12 201 .14 201 .20 201 .21...
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...removal of the printer occur in the front of the print cartridge. Jams inside the printer, and at the rear of the printer. However, they have a printer stand or printer base. Paper jams can occur, clearing the paper path is available at the Dell Web site at the rear of the printer or in ...one of the output options. Jams in the input ...
...removal of the printer occur in the front of the print cartridge. Jams inside the printer, and at the rear of the printer. However, they have a printer stand or printer base. Paper jams can occur, clearing the paper path is available at the Dell Web site at the rear of the printer or in ...one of the output options. Jams in the input ...