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... Order of installation ...35 Installing paper drawers...35 Attaching cables...36 Verifying printer setup...37 Printing a menu settings page...37 Printing a network setup page ...38 Setting up the printer software...38 Installing printer software ...38 Updating available options in the printer driver...39 Setting up wireless printing...40 Information you will need to set up...
... Order of installation ...35 Installing paper drawers...35 Attaching cables...36 Verifying printer setup...37 Printing a menu settings page...37 Printing a network setup page ...38 Setting up the printer software...38 Installing printer software ...38 Updating available options in the printer driver...39 Setting up wireless printing...40 Information you will need to set up...
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... paper sizes, types, and weights...70 Paper sizes supported by the printer ...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...
... paper sizes, types, and weights...70 Paper sizes supported by the printer ...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...
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... and Documentation CD under "View Additional Documentation." Dell Support Web site-support.dell.com Support telephone numbers and hours of operation for ? Learning about the printer What are you faster: • Service Tag...printer Help using printer software • Setting up and configuring the printer on a network, depending on your printer model • Configuring printer settings • Viewing and printing documents and photos • Setting up and using the printer software The latest supplemental information, updates, and technical support: • Documentation • Driver...
... and Documentation CD under "View Additional Documentation." Dell Support Web site-support.dell.com Support telephone numbers and hours of operation for ? Learning about the printer What are you faster: • Service Tag...printer Help using printer software • Setting up and configuring the printer on a network, depending on your printer model • Configuring printer settings • Viewing and printing documents and photos • Setting up and using the printer software The latest supplemental information, updates, and technical support: • Documentation • Driver...
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Find it here • Software and Drivers-Certified drivers for my printer and Software and Documentation CD installers for Dell printer software • Readme files-Last-minute technical changes, or advanced technical reference material for experienced users or technicians • Supplies and accessories for my printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site-dell.com/supplies You can purchase...
Find it here • Software and Drivers-Certified drivers for my printer and Software and Documentation CD installers for Dell printer software • Readme files-Last-minute technical changes, or advanced technical reference material for experienced users or technicians • Supplies and accessories for my printer • Replacement cartridges Dell Printer Supplies Web site-dell.com/supplies You can purchase...
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...the main installation dialog, click Install Printer and Software. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 3 Press the up or down arrow button until Reports appears, and then press . 4 Press the up the printer software Installing printer software A printer driver is software that automatically appears. ...4 Double-click the Install Printer and Software icon. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. If Status is "...
...the main installation dialog, click Install Printer and Software. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 3 Press the up or down arrow button until Reports appears, and then press . 4 Press the up the printer software Installing printer software A printer driver is software that automatically appears. ...4 Double-click the Install Printer and Software icon. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. If Status is "...
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... may be available on the Dell Support Web site at support.dell.com. For Macintosh users In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later 1 From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. 2 Click Print & Fax. 3 Select the printer, and then click Options & Supplies. 4 Click Driver, and then add any installed hardware options, and then click Apply...
... may be available on the Dell Support Web site at support.dell.com. For Macintosh users In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later 1 From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. 2 Click Print & Fax. 3 Select the printer, and then click Options & Supplies. 4 Click Driver, and then add any installed hardware options, and then click Apply...
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Wait for computers on a different subnet than the printer. 4 Install the drivers and add the printer. Additional printer setup 46 Note: To configure the printer using a static IP address, using IPv6, or to configure printers using scripts, select Custom and follow the on-screen instructions. 9 Follow the on the network, and then click Finish. Note: If your...
Wait for computers on a different subnet than the printer. 4 Install the drivers and add the printer. Additional printer setup 46 Note: To configure the printer using a static IP address, using IPv6, or to configure printers using scripts, select Custom and follow the on-screen instructions. 9 Follow the on the network, and then click Finish. Note: If your...
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...box next to the computer (example: COM1). k Click Finish to complete the printer software installation. 3 Set the COM port parameters: After the printer driver is the letter of distance between the printer and computer or when an interface with a better transfer rate is the port ...communication (COM) port, you set the serial parameters in the printer. c Make any other optional software you must match the serial parameters you will need to the printer driver. e Print a menu settings page. 2 Install the printer driver: a Insert the Software and Documentation CD. h Make sure...
...box next to the computer (example: COM1). k Click Finish to complete the printer software installation. 3 Set the COM port parameters: After the printer driver is the letter of distance between the printer and computer or when an interface with a better transfer rate is the port ...communication (COM) port, you set the serial parameters in the printer. c Make any other optional software you must match the serial parameters you will need to the printer driver. e Print a menu settings page. 2 Install the printer driver: a Insert the Software and Documentation CD. h Make sure...
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... Firewall to install a combination of saved printer driver settings and other data for a particular printer. • Select Update to install the Dell Printer Alert Utility with your printer software, the utility automatically launches when the software installation is connected to a network or to create driver profiles that came with your printer to allow this communication. Software overview 73...
... Firewall to install a combination of saved printer driver settings and other data for a particular printer. • Select Update to install the Dell Printer Alert Utility with your printer software, the utility automatically launches when the software installation is connected to a network or to create driver profiles that came with your printer to allow this communication. Software overview 73...
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...Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in .) strip on the leading and driver edge, and use a non-oozing adhesive. • Portrait orientation works best, especially when printing bar codes. Partial sheets also contaminate the printer and the cartridge with adhesive, and could void the warranty. • If zone...emissions. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with paper or transparencies in a jam. Tips on using labels Note: This printer is heavy, single-ply specialty media. Tips on using card stock Card stock is intended for use before buying large quantities. All print ...
...Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in .) strip on the leading and driver edge, and use a non-oozing adhesive. • Portrait orientation works best, especially when printing bar codes. Partial sheets also contaminate the printer and the cartridge with adhesive, and could void the warranty. • If zone...emissions. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with paper or transparencies in a jam. Tips on using labels Note: This printer is heavy, single-ply specialty media. Tips on using card stock Card stock is intended for use before buying large quantities. All print ...
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... Copies offsets each copy of text and images. • Both Directions darkens horizontal and vertical lines on text and images. Understanding printer menus 120 Description Specifies the printed output resolution Note: 600 dpi is 1200 IQ. Enables a print mode preferable for files such ...Staple Finisher is installed. • None is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. The printer driver default is the factory default setting. Enhances the printed quality of small fonts and graphics Notes: • Off is the factory default...
... Copies offsets each copy of text and images. • Both Directions darkens horizontal and vertical lines on text and images. Understanding printer menus 120 Description Specifies the printed output resolution Note: 600 dpi is 1200 IQ. Enables a print mode preferable for files such ...Staple Finisher is installed. • None is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. The printer driver default is the factory default setting. Enhances the printed quality of small fonts and graphics Notes: • Off is the factory default...
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...Web Server does not open These are correct. Troubleshooting 154 For more of the following: CHECK THE NETWORK CONNECTIONS Make sure the printer and computer are turned on . Try one or more information, see your system administrator. CHECK THE NETWORK SETTINGS Depending on ... extension cords. • Other electronic equipment plugged into the outlet is working. • The printer is securely attached to the printer and the host computer, print server, option, or other network device. • All options are properly installed. • The printer driver settings are possible solutions.
...Web Server does not open These are correct. Troubleshooting 154 For more of the following: CHECK THE NETWORK CONNECTIONS Make sure the printer and computer are turned on . Try one or more information, see your system administrator. CHECK THE NETWORK SETTINGS Depending on ... extension cords. • Other electronic equipment plugged into the outlet is working. • The printer is securely attached to the printer and the host computer, print server, option, or other network device. • All options are properly installed. • The printer driver settings are possible solutions.
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... Troubleshooting 172 For more of the following : THE ELEVATOR TRAY IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY • Make sure the printer is properly connected to the 2,000-sheet drawer. • Make sure the printer is plugged firmly into the back of the following : MAKE SURE THE PAPER IS LOADED CORRECTLY 1 Open the ...the paper size loaded. Try one or more of the 2,000-sheet drawer. • If the tray is empty, then load paper in the printer driver" on page 39. MAKE SURE THE OPTION IS SELECTED From the computer you are possible solutions. Paper trays These are printing from, select the ...
... Troubleshooting 172 For more of the following : THE ELEVATOR TRAY IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY • Make sure the printer is properly connected to the 2,000-sheet drawer. • Make sure the printer is plugged firmly into the back of the following : MAKE SURE THE PAPER IS LOADED CORRECTLY 1 Open the ...the paper size loaded. Try one or more of the 2,000-sheet drawer. • If the tray is empty, then load paper in the printer driver" on page 39. MAKE SURE THE OPTION IS SELECTED From the computer you are possible solutions. Paper trays These are printing from, select the ...
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... printer and any Dell-installed software and peripherals. Dell provides limited technical support for purchase. Contacting Dell You can contact Dell electronically using the following addresses: • World Wide Web www.dell.com/ www.dell.com/ap/ (Asian/Pacific countries only) www.dell.com/jp/ (Japan only) www.euro.dell... the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the Operating System, application software and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as your email address as the verification of appropriate functionality of the...
... printer and any Dell-installed software and peripherals. Dell provides limited technical support for purchase. Contacting Dell You can contact Dell electronically using the following addresses: • World Wide Web www.dell.com/ www.dell.com/ap/ (Asian/Pacific countries only) www.dell.com/jp/ (Japan only) www.euro.dell... the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the Operating System, application software and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as your email address as the verification of appropriate functionality of the...
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... cables 36 B Bin Setup menu 96 C cables Ethernet 36 USB 36 calling Technical Support 185 canceling a job from Macintosh 83 from the printer control panel 83 from Windows 83 card stock loading 60 tips on using 78 Change to 155 Change to 155 Change to 155 Change to...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...
... cables 36 B Bin Setup menu 96 C cables Ethernet 36 USB 36 calling Technical Support 185 canceling a job from Macintosh 83 from the printer control panel 83 from Windows 83 card stock loading 60 tips on using 78 Change to 155 Change to 155 Change to 155 Change to...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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...137 notice of paper jam 137 notice of paper needed 137 notice that 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 ...job 158 Install tray or cancel print job 158 installation wireless network 40, 42 installing options in driver 39 printer software 38 installing options order of installation 35 installing printer software adding options 39 Internal Solutions Port installing 25 troubleshooting 173 Internal Solutions Port, network changing ...
...137 notice of paper jam 137 notice of paper needed 137 notice that 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 ...job 158 Install tray or cancel print job 158 installation wireless network 40, 42 installing options in driver 39 printer software 38 installing options order of installation 35 installing printer software adding options 39 Internal Solutions Port installing 25 troubleshooting 173 Internal Solutions Port, network changing ...
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...publications, finding 13 Q Quality menu 120 R Reattach bin 160 Reattach bin - 161 Reattach envelope feeder 161 recycled paper using 69 recycling Dell products 135 Remove paper from 162 Remove paper from all bins 162 Remove paper from bin 162 Remove paper from standard output bin 162... 53 setting up serial printing 50 setting up the printer on a wired network (Macintosh) 45 on a wired network (Windows) 45 Setup menu 117 shipping the printer 136 SMTP Setup menu 110 software Driver Profiler 73 printer alert utility 73 printer supplies reorder application 74 printing status window 74 Status ...
...publications, finding 13 Q Quality menu 120 R Reattach bin 160 Reattach bin - 161 Reattach envelope feeder 161 recycled paper using 69 recycling Dell products 135 Remove paper from 162 Remove paper from all bins 162 Remove paper from bin 162 Remove paper from standard output bin 162... 53 setting up serial printing 50 setting up the printer on a wired network (Macintosh) 45 on a wired network (Windows) 45 Setup menu 117 shipping the printer 136 SMTP Setup menu 110 software Driver Profiler 73 printer alert utility 73 printer supplies reorder application 74 printing status window 74 Status ...