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...printer software ...38 Updating available options in the printer driver...39 Setting up wireless printing...40 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 40 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows 40 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh 42 Installing the printer on a wired network...45 Changing port settings after installing a new network Internal Solutions Port 48 Setting up serial printing...50 Loading paper and specialty media 52 Setting the paper size and type...52 Setting the printer to detect the paper size loaded in a tray...
...printer software ...38 Updating available options in the printer driver...39 Setting up wireless printing...40 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 40 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows 40 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh 42 Installing the printer on a wired network...45 Changing port settings after installing a new network Internal Solutions Port 48 Setting up serial printing...50 Loading paper and specialty media 52 Setting the paper size and type...52 Setting the printer to detect the paper size loaded in a tray...
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... Standard network software error...165 55 Unsupported option in slot ...165 56 Standard USB port disabled...165 56 Standard parallel port disabled ...165 58 Too many disks installed...165 58 Too many flash options installed ...166 58 Too Many Trays Attached ...166 59 Incompatible Duplex...166 59 Incompatible envelope feeder...166 59 Incompatible output bin ...166 59 Incompatible tray ...167 61 Defective disk...167 80 Routine maintenance needed ...167...
... Standard network software error...165 55 Unsupported option in slot ...165 56 Standard USB port disabled...165 56 Standard parallel port disabled ...165 58 Too many disks installed...165 58 Too many flash options installed ...166 58 Too Many Trays Attached ...166 59 Incompatible Duplex...166 59 Incompatible envelope feeder...166 59 Incompatible output bin ...166 59 Incompatible tray ...167 61 Defective disk...167 80 Routine maintenance needed ...167...
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... setup and instructions for and maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems • Convenient reference sheet to view context-sensitive information. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. Notes: • The Help installs automatically with the printer. Click to keep near the printer Help using printer software • Setting up and configuring the printer on a network, depending on your printer model • Caring for using the printer: • Selecting and storing paper and specialty media • Loading paper...
... setup and instructions for and maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems • Convenient reference sheet to view context-sensitive information. For updates, check our Web site at support.dell.com. Notes: • The Help installs automatically with the printer. Click to keep near the printer Help using printer software • Setting up and configuring the printer on a network, depending on your printer model • Caring for using the printer: • Selecting and storing paper and specialty media • Loading paper...
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... are using is connected to the same wireless network where you want to set up the printer. Note: After the printer is configured, the software will instruct you to disconnect the temporary USB cable so you install the printer on a wireless network, make sure that: • An optional wireless card is the recommended path to choose. Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh) Before you can print wirelessly. 9 Follow the on the wireless network and the printer. Additional printer setup...
... are using is connected to the same wireless network where you want to set up the printer. Note: After the printer is configured, the software will instruct you to disconnect the temporary USB cable so you install the printer on a wireless network, make sure that: • An optional wireless card is the recommended path to choose. Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh) Before you can print wirelessly. 9 Follow the on the wireless network and the printer. Additional printer setup...
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..., instead of by IP address, then you do not need to make any changes to the computer configurations. • If you configure the printer to operate wirelessly. If you want to switch the connection type between wired and wireless, you printed in step 1. 12 Click OK, and then click Close. The printer configurations on computers that has changed. For Windows users 1 Print a network setup page and make a note of the new IP address. 2 Click , or click...
..., instead of by IP address, then you do not need to make any changes to the computer configurations. • If you configure the printer to operate wirelessly. If you want to switch the connection type between wired and wireless, you printed in step 1. 12 Click OK, and then click Close. The printer configurations on computers that has changed. For Windows users 1 Print a network setup page and make a note of the new IP address. 2 Click , or click...
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... Paper Size/Type menu. 8 Press three times to return to load the 250-, 550-, and 2000-sheet trays, and the multipurpose feeder. Setting the paper size and type 1 Make sure that it otherwise cannot. Submitting Selection appears. The printer performs a power-on . 3 Release the buttons when the screen with the clock animation appears. Submitting Selection appears, followed by the Size Sensing menu. The Size Sensing setting does not affect the multipurpose feeder settings. 1 Turn...
... Paper Size/Type menu. 8 Press three times to return to load the 250-, 550-, and 2000-sheet trays, and the multipurpose feeder. Setting the paper size and type 1 Make sure that it otherwise cannot. Submitting Selection appears. The printer performs a power-on . 3 Release the buttons when the screen with the clock animation appears. Submitting Selection appears, followed by the Size Sensing menu. The Size Sensing setting does not affect the multipurpose feeder settings. 1 Turn...
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... and volatile components into the printer. • Use grain short card stock when possible. mixing media can cause feeding problems. • From the Paper menu, set the Paper Type to peel off during printing, resulting in .) away from the printer control panel. Partial sheets may be initiated by the user at least 1 mm (0.04 in a jam. Tips on using card stock Card stock is not possible, remove a 1.6 mm (0.06 in the same...
... and volatile components into the printer. • Use grain short card stock when possible. mixing media can cause feeding problems. • From the Paper menu, set the Paper Type to peel off during printing, resulting in .) away from the printer control panel. Partial sheets may be initiated by the user at least 1 mm (0.04 in a jam. Tips on using card stock Card stock is not possible, remove a 1.6 mm (0.06 in the same...
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... printer menus Menus list Paper Menu Default Source Paper Size/Type Configure MP Envelope Enhance1 Substitute Size Paper Texture Paper Weight Paper Loading Custom Types Universal Setup Bin Setup Reports Menu Settings Page Device Statistics Network Setup Page2 Profiles List NetWare Setup Page Print Fonts3 Print Directory Asset Report Network/Ports Active NIC Standard Network4 Standard USB Menu Parallel Menu Serial SMTP Setup Security Settings Help Miscellaneous Security Settings Confidential Print Security Audit Log Set Date/Time General Settings Setup Menu Finishing Menu Quality Menu...
... printer menus Menus list Paper Menu Default Source Paper Size/Type Configure MP Envelope Enhance1 Substitute Size Paper Texture Paper Weight Paper Loading Custom Types Universal Setup Bin Setup Reports Menu Settings Page Device Statistics Network Setup Page2 Profiles List NetWare Setup Page Print Fonts3 Print Directory Asset Report Network/Ports Active NIC Standard Network4 Standard USB Menu Parallel Menu Serial SMTP Setup Security Settings Help Miscellaneous Security Settings Confidential Print Security Audit Log Set Date/Time General Settings Setup Menu Finishing Menu Quality Menu...
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... output bin for each type are: Disabled Standard Bin Bin Note: Standard Bin is the factory default setting. Understanding printer menus 97 Description Prints a report containing information about paper loaded into trays, installed memory, the total page count, alarms, timeouts, the printer control panel language, the TCP/IP address, the status of supplies, the status of the network connection, and other information Prints a report containing printer statistics such as supply information and details about printed pages Prints a report containing information about the network printer...
... output bin for each type are: Disabled Standard Bin Bin Note: Standard Bin is the factory default setting. Understanding printer menus 97 Description Prints a report containing information about paper loaded into trays, installed memory, the total page count, alarms, timeouts, the printer control panel language, the TCP/IP address, the status of supplies, the status of the network connection, and other information Prints a report containing printer statistics such as supply information and details about printed pages Prints a report containing information about the network printer...
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... an optional flash memory card or printer hard disk Notes: • Job Buffer Size must be set in the printer Prints a report containing NetWare-specific information about the language's available fonts. Prints a list of profiles stored in the printer Note: A separate list is installed. Prints a list of all the fonts available for the printer language currently set to print servers. Prints a report containing asset information including the printer serial number and model name. The report contains text and UPC bar codes that can...
... an optional flash memory card or printer hard disk Notes: • Job Buffer Size must be set in the printer Prints a report containing NetWare-specific information about the language's available fonts. Prints a list of profiles stored in the printer Note: A separate list is installed. Prints a list of all the fonts available for the printer language currently set to print servers. Prints a report containing asset information including the printer serial number and model name. The report contains text and UPC bar codes that can...
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... the factory default setting. • The Off setting filters print jobs using a USB cable. USB Buffer Sets the size of the USB input buffer Disabled Notes: Auto 3K to an external print server through a USB port requires it, regardless of the parallel, serial, and network buffers. • Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the menus causes the printer to PS emulation when a print job received through the USB port. Mac Binary PS On Off Auto Sets the printer to the printer using...
... the factory default setting. • The Off setting filters print jobs using a USB cable. USB Buffer Sets the size of the USB input buffer Disabled Notes: Auto 3K to an external print server through a USB port requires it, regardless of the parallel, serial, and network buffers. • Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the menus causes the printer to PS emulation when a print job received through the USB port. Mac Binary PS On Off Auto Sets the printer to the printer using...
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... printer control panel before all users are locked out Notes: • "Login failures" specifies the number of failed login attempts before users are locked out. 3 attempts is the factory default setting. • "Failure time frame" specifies the time frame during which failed login attempts can be entered Notes: • Off is the default setting. • This menu item appears only if a printer hard disk is installed. • Once a limit is turned...
... printer control panel before all users are locked out Notes: • "Login failures" specifies the number of failed login attempts before users are locked out. 3 attempts is the factory default setting. • "Failure time frame" specifies the time frame during which failed login attempts can be entered Notes: • Off is the default setting. • This menu item appears only if a printer hard disk is installed. • Once a limit is turned...
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... address of the printer, then print a network setup page and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Settings. 3 Under Other Settings, click E-mail Alert Setup. 4 Select the items for a range of functions including: • Viewing a virtual display of the printer control panel • Checking the status of the printer supplies • Configuring printer settings • Configuring network settings • Viewing reports To access the Embedded Web Server, type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser. Administrative support...
... address of the printer, then print a network setup page and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Settings. 3 Under Other Settings, click E-mail Alert Setup. 4 Select the items for a range of functions including: • Viewing a virtual display of the printer control panel • Checking the status of the printer supplies • Configuring printer settings • Configuring network settings • Viewing reports To access the Embedded Web Server, type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser. Administrative support...
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... printer software. • If you are running a supported operating system and using a USB port, make sure you want to print. Troubleshooting 168 1565 Emulation error, load emulation option The printer automatically clears the message in 30 seconds and then disables the download emulator on . CHECK TO SEE IF THE PAPER TRAY IS EMPTY Load paper in the tray. Solving printing problems Multiple-language PDFs do not print The documents contain unavailable fonts. 1 Open the document you are using compatible printer software. The Print dialog appears. 3 Select Print as image...
... printer software. • If you are running a supported operating system and using a USB port, make sure you want to print. Troubleshooting 168 1565 Emulation error, load emulation option The printer automatically clears the message in 30 seconds and then disables the download emulator on . CHECK TO SEE IF THE PAPER TRAY IS EMPTY Load paper in the tray. Solving printing problems Multiple-language PDFs do not print The documents contain unavailable fonts. 1 Open the document you are using compatible printer software. The Print dialog appears. 3 Select Print as image...
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... seconds, and then turn the printer on. MAKE SURE THE OPTION IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY Troubleshooting 171 MAKE SURE THE PRINTER HAS ENOUGH MEMORY Add printer memory or an optional hard disk. Try one or more of pages in the software as well as the printer control panel. Solving option problems Settings chosen from the software program or application can change or override settings chosen from the printer control panel. Option does not operate correctly or quits...
... seconds, and then turn the printer on. MAKE SURE THE OPTION IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY Troubleshooting 171 MAKE SURE THE PRINTER HAS ENOUGH MEMORY Add printer memory or an optional hard disk. Try one or more of pages in the software as well as the printer control panel. Solving option problems Settings chosen from the software program or application can change or override settings chosen from the printer control panel. Option does not operate correctly or quits...
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... printer 14 Configure MP menu 89 configuring port settings 48 conserving supplies 129 contacting Technical Support 185 control panel, printer 17 factory defaults, restoring 139 Custom Type changing name 66 Custom Types menu 95 D Default Source menu 86 directory list printing 82 Disk Corrupted 157 display troubleshooting display is blank 168 display shows only diamonds 168 display, printer control panel 17 documents, printing from Macintosh 76 from Windows 76 drawers, paper installing 35 Driver Profiler 73 E Embedded Web Server 137 does not open 154 setting up e-mail alerts 137 Envelope...
... printer 14 Configure MP menu 89 configuring port settings 48 conserving supplies 129 contacting Technical Support 185 control panel, printer 17 factory defaults, restoring 139 Custom Type changing name 66 Custom Types menu 95 D Default Source menu 86 directory list printing 82 Disk Corrupted 157 display troubleshooting display is blank 168 display shows only diamonds 168 display, printer control panel 17 documents, printing from Macintosh 76 from Windows 76 drawers, paper installing 35 Driver Profiler 73 E Embedded Web Server 137 does not open 154 setting up e-mail alerts 137 Envelope...
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... different paper is needed 137 F factory defaults, restoring printer control panel menus 139 fiber optic network setup 45 finding information 13 publications 13 Web site 13 Finishing menu 118 firmware card installing 22 flash drive 81 flash memory card installing 22 troubleshooting 173 font sample list printing 82 G General Settings menu 113 guidelines card stock 78 envelopes 77 letterhead 76 transparencies 77 H hard disk with adapter troubleshooting 173 held jobs 78 printing for Macintosh users 79 printing for Windows users 79 Help menu 128 HTML menu 127 I Image menu 128...
... different paper is needed 137 F factory defaults, restoring printer control panel menus 139 fiber optic network setup 45 finding information 13 publications 13 Web site 13 Finishing menu 118 firmware card installing 22 flash drive 81 flash memory card installing 22 troubleshooting 173 font sample list printing 82 G General Settings menu 113 guidelines card stock 78 envelopes 77 letterhead 76 transparencies 77 H hard disk with adapter troubleshooting 173 held jobs 78 printing for Macintosh users 79 printing for Windows users 79 Help menu 128 HTML menu 127 I Image menu 128...
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... multiple-language PDFs do not print 168 paper curl 177 paper frequently jams 174 tray linking does not work 170 unexpected page breaks occur 171 printer configurations 14 minimum clearances 16 models 14 moving 135 selecting a location 16 shipping 136 printer alert utility 73 printer control panel 17 factory defaults, restoring 139 printer hard disk installing 31 printer messages 1565 Emulation error, load emulation option 168 281 paper jam 151 282 paper jam 151 30.yy Invalid refill, change cartridge 162 31.yy Replace...
... multiple-language PDFs do not print 168 paper curl 177 paper frequently jams 174 tray linking does not work 170 unexpected page breaks occur 171 printer configurations 14 minimum clearances 16 models 14 moving 135 selecting a location 16 shipping 136 printer alert utility 73 printer control panel 17 factory defaults, restoring 139 printer hard disk installing 31 printer messages 1565 Emulation error, load emulation option 168 281 paper jam 151 282 paper jam 151 30.yy Invalid refill, change cartridge 162 31.yy Replace...
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.../IP menu 101 tips labels, paper 78 toner cartridge replacing 131 transparencies loading 60 tips on using 77 tray linking 65, 66 tray unlinking 65, 66 trays linking 64, 65 unlinking 64, 65 Index 192 troubleshooting checking an unresponsive printer 154 contacting Technical Support 185 solving basic printer problems 154 troubleshooting, display display is blank 168 display shows only diamonds 168 troubleshooting, paper feed message remains after jam is cleared 174 page that jammed does not reprint 174 troubleshooting, print held jobs...
.../IP menu 101 tips labels, paper 78 toner cartridge replacing 131 transparencies loading 60 tips on using 77 tray linking 65, 66 tray unlinking 65, 66 trays linking 64, 65 unlinking 64, 65 Index 192 troubleshooting checking an unresponsive printer 154 contacting Technical Support 185 solving basic printer problems 154 troubleshooting, display display is blank 168 display shows only diamonds 168 troubleshooting, paper feed message remains after jam is cleared 174 page that jammed does not reprint 174 troubleshooting, print held jobs...
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... toner specks 184 uneven print density 185 troubleshooting, printer options 2,000-sheet drawer 172 envelope feeder 173 flash memory card 173 hard disk with adapter 173 Internal Solutions Port 173 memory card 173 option not working 171 paper trays 172 U Universal Paper Size setting 53 Universal Setup menu 95 unlinking trays 64 Unsupported disk 162 USB menu 104 USB port 36 Utilities menu 121 V Verify print jobs 78 printing for Macintosh users 79 printing for Windows users 79 viewing reports 138 W Web site finding 13 Windows wireless network installation 40 wired network setup using Windows...
... toner specks 184 uneven print density 185 troubleshooting, printer options 2,000-sheet drawer 172 envelope feeder 173 flash memory card 173 hard disk with adapter 173 Internal Solutions Port 173 memory card 173 option not working 171 paper trays 172 U Universal Paper Size setting 53 Universal Setup menu 95 unlinking trays 64 Unsupported disk 162 USB menu 104 USB port 36 Utilities menu 121 V Verify print jobs 78 printing for Macintosh users 79 printing for Windows users 79 viewing reports 138 W Web site finding 13 Windows wireless network installation 40 wired network setup using Windows...
