Quick Reference Guide
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...-Potential Damage: Do not leave the cartridge exposed to remove, then open the front cover. 3 Lift and pull the toner cartridge out of the cartridge. If the paper is not exiting the printer: 1 Pull down the top rear door. 2 Remove any jammed paper, and then insert the tray. 3 Press . 4 If the... paper is not easy to light for a 250-sheet or 550-sheet tray, then remove the tray from the printer. 5 Remove the jammed paper, and then insert the tray. 6 Press . 4 Place the toner cartridge aside on a flat, smooth surface. To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the ...
...-Potential Damage: Do not leave the cartridge exposed to remove, then open the front cover. 3 Lift and pull the toner cartridge out of the cartridge. If the paper is not exiting the printer: 1 Pull down the top rear door. 2 Remove any jammed paper, and then insert the tray. 3 Press . 4 If the... paper is not easy to light for a 250-sheet or 550-sheet tray, then remove the tray from the printer. 5 Remove the jammed paper, and then insert the tray. 6 Press . 4 Place the toner cartridge aside on a flat, smooth surface. To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the ...
User's Guide
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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...
User's Guide
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...menu ...123 PPDS menu...125 HTML menu...127 Image menu...128 Help menu...128 Maintaining the printer 129 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...129 Storing supplies...129 Conserving supplies...129 Checking the status of supplies...130 Checking the status of... 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 ...
...menu ...123 PPDS menu...125 HTML menu...127 Image menu...128 Help menu...128 Maintaining the printer 129 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...129 Storing supplies...129 Conserving supplies...129 Checking the status of supplies...130 Checking the status of... 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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Storing paper unwrapped in hot, humid, cold, or dry conditions, even in the same environment as the printer for paper to curl at its performance. If paper is too rough, then toner cannot fuse to feed the paper correctly. Always use 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) grain long paper. Moisture ...content The amount of the printer to it is recommended. Paper and specialty media guidelines 67 For paper smaller...
Storing paper unwrapped in hot, humid, cold, or dry conditions, even in the same environment as the printer for paper to curl at its performance. If paper is too rough, then toner cannot fuse to feed the paper correctly. Always use 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) grain long paper. Moisture ...content The amount of the printer to it is recommended. Paper and specialty media guidelines 67 For paper smaller...
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...Unacceptable paper The following paper types are not affected by hand. • Do not mix paper sizes, types, or weights in toner. Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead Use these guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead: • Use grain long for electrophotographic printing. ... helps ensure trouble-free printing. When in xerographic copiers. Use papers printed with heat-resistant inks designed for use with the printer: • Chemically treated papers used to make copies without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. Inks that are not recommended for ...
...Unacceptable paper The following paper types are not affected by hand. • Do not mix paper sizes, types, or weights in toner. Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead Use these guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead: • Use grain long for electrophotographic printing. ... helps ensure trouble-free printing. When in xerographic copiers. Use papers printed with heat-resistant inks designed for use with the printer: • Chemically treated papers used to make copies without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. Inks that are not recommended for ...
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... Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell 5230n/dn or 5350dn Laser Printer. 2 Click Printer Alert Utility. The Printing Status window displays the status of 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. c Click Dell 5230n/dn or 5350dn Laser Printer. Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application The Order Supplies dialog...
... Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell 5230n/dn or 5350dn Laser Printer. 2 Click Printer Alert Utility. The Printing Status window displays the status of 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. c Click Dell 5230n/dn or 5350dn Laser Printer. Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application The Order Supplies dialog...
User's Guide
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...factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. Enhances the printed quality of text and images. • Both Directions darkens horizontal and vertical lines on text and images. The printer driver default is the factory default setting. • Fonts applies this...darkens vertical lines of small fonts and graphics Notes: • Off is 1200 IQ. Adjusts the gray value of a print job. Understanding printer menus 120 Lightens or darkens the printed output Notes: • 8 is the factory default setting. Enables a print mode preferable for files...
...factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. Enhances the printed quality of text and images. • Both Directions darkens horizontal and vertical lines on text and images. The printer driver default is the factory default setting. • Fonts applies this...darkens vertical lines of small fonts and graphics Notes: • Off is 1200 IQ. Adjusts the gray value of a print job. Understanding printer menus 120 Lightens or darkens the printed output Notes: • 8 is the factory default setting. Enables a print mode preferable for files...
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... of gray. Adjusts the degree of difference between levels of gray in flash memory. • No cancels the format request. Understanding printer menus 121 Menu item Brightness -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 formatting. Description Formats the flash memory. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not turn the printer off the printer while the flash memory is the factory default setting. • A negative...
... of gray. Adjusts the degree of difference between levels of gray in flash memory. • No cancels the format request. Understanding printer menus 121 Menu item Brightness -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 formatting. Description Formats the flash memory. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not turn the printer off the printer while the flash memory is the factory default setting. • A negative...
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... original packing until you are some settings you can change from the printer control panel that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the standard exit bin. 3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. If you conserve toner and paper. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric ...shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer 1 Make sure that will help you need to include the standard exit bin. Do not expose...
... original packing until you are some settings you can change from the printer control panel that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the standard exit bin. 3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. If you conserve toner and paper. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric ...shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer 1 Make sure that will help you need to include the standard exit bin. Do not expose...
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.... 3 Press the up or down list. 5 Click Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application. Printer attached locally to the same network as the printer. 1 Type the printer IP address into the address field of your printer from the list. 3 Select Printer Home. 4 Choose your Web browser. Checking the status ... Toner Cartridges window opens. 6 Choose your Web browser to a network 1 Type your printer IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Device Status. or A4-size plain paper. Printer attached to launch the Dell Configuration Web Tool. 2 Click www.dell.com/supplies. The status of the printer,...
.... 3 Press the up or down list. 5 Click Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application. Printer attached locally to the same network as the printer. 1 Type the printer IP address into the address field of your printer from the list. 3 Select Printer Home. 4 Choose your Web browser. Checking the status ... Toner Cartridges window opens. 6 Choose your Web browser to a network 1 Type your printer IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Device Status. or A4-size plain paper. Printer attached to launch the Dell Configuration Web Tool. 2 Click www.dell.com/supplies. The status of the printer,...
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... the button on the base of your printer. 8 Click Visit Dell's cartridge ordering website. Note: Your Service Tag number is left side of the printer and lowering the door. 2 1 2 Press the button on the left in your Dell printer Service Tag number. When shaking the cartridge... no longer improves the print quality, replace the toner cartridge. Note: You can cause print quality problems. Maintaining the printer 131 To replace the toner cartridge: 1 Open the front door by printing ...
... the button on the base of your printer. 8 Click Visit Dell's cartridge ordering website. Note: Your Service Tag number is left side of the printer and lowering the door. 2 1 2 Press the button on the left in your Dell printer Service Tag number. When shaking the cartridge... no longer improves the print quality, replace the toner cartridge. Note: You can cause print quality problems. Maintaining the printer 131 To replace the toner cartridge: 1 Open the front door by printing ...
User's Guide
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... you before the photoconductor kit reaches a page maximum by printing a menu settings page. While the printer may continue to distribute the toner. 5 Install the new toner cartridge by aligning the rollers on the toner cartridge with the arrows on the display. You can also see the status of -life, print ...quality significantly decreases. Push the toner cartridge in all directions to function properly after the photoconductor kit has reached its official end-of the photoconductor kit by showing...
... you before the photoconductor kit reaches a page maximum by printing a menu settings page. While the printer may continue to distribute the toner. 5 Install the new toner cartridge by aligning the rollers on the toner cartridge with the arrows on the display. You can also see the status of -life, print ...quality significantly decreases. Push the toner cartridge in all directions to function properly after the photoconductor kit has reached its official end-of the photoconductor kit by showing...
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Maintaining the printer 133 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. 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.
Maintaining the printer 133 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. 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.
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...the instruction sheet that came with the arrows in the printer. Warning-Potential Damage: Resetting the photoconductor counter without replacing the photoconductor may damage your printer and void your warranty. 8 Close the front door. Push the toner cartridge until it will go. 7 After you replace the... Install the unit into the photoconductor kit by aligning the arrows on the toner cartridge with the tracks. 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 new photoconductor...
...the instruction sheet that came with the arrows in the printer. Warning-Potential Damage: Resetting the photoconductor counter without replacing the photoconductor may damage your printer and void your warranty. 8 Close the front door. Push the toner cartridge until it will go. 7 After you replace the... Install the unit into the photoconductor kit by aligning the arrows on the toner cartridge with the tracks. 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 new photoconductor...
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... needs to see tray settings, the level of toner in the toner cartridge, the percentage of life remaining in the photoconductor kit, and capacity measurements of your Web browser. To access the device status: 1 Type the printer IP address in the address field of certain printer parts. To set up e-mail alerts: 1 Type the...
... needs to see tray settings, the level of toner in the toner cartridge, the percentage of life remaining in the photoconductor kit, and capacity measurements of your Web browser. To access the device status: 1 Type the printer IP address in the address field of certain printer parts. To set up e-mail alerts: 1 Type the...
User's Guide
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...the photoconductor drum on the display. Understanding jam numbers and locations When a jam occurs, a message indicating the jam location appears on the underside of the printer. Clearing jams 141 Jam numbers 200-203, 230 231-239 241-245 250 260 271-279 280-282 283 Area... 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. Open doors and covers and remove trays to access jam locations. Use the cartridge handle whenever you must clear all...
...the photoconductor drum on the display. Understanding jam numbers and locations When a jam occurs, a message indicating the jam location appears on the underside of the printer. Clearing jams 141 Jam numbers 200-203, 230 231-239 241-245 250 260 271-279 280-282 283 Area... 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. Open doors and covers and remove trays to access jam locations. Use the cartridge handle whenever you must clear all...
User's Guide
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...easy to remove, then open the front cover. 4 1 2 3 3 Lift and pull the toner cartridge out of the printer. Clearing jams 142 To reduce the risk of injury from there. 6 Align and reinstall the toner cartridge. 7 Close the front cover. 8 Close the multipurpose feeder door. 9 Press . 201 ... drum on a flat, smooth surface. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer might be covered with unfused toner which can stain garments and skin. 5 Remove the jammed paper. 4 Place the toner cartridge aside on the underside of the cartridge. Warning-Potential Damage: The jammed paper...
...easy to remove, then open the front cover. 4 1 2 3 3 Lift and pull the toner cartridge out of the printer. Clearing jams 142 To reduce the risk of injury from there. 6 Align and reinstall the toner cartridge. 7 Close the front cover. 8 Close the multipurpose feeder door. 9 Press . 201 ... drum on a flat, smooth surface. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer might be covered with unfused toner which can stain garments and skin. 5 Remove the jammed paper. 4 Place the toner cartridge aside on the underside of the cartridge. Warning-Potential Damage: The jammed paper...
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To reduce the risk of the printer might be covered with unfused toner which can stain garments and skin. 5 Remove the jammed paper. Note: If the paper is exiting the printer, then pull the paper out, and then press . CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside 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...
To reduce the risk of the printer might be covered with unfused toner which can stain garments and skin. 5 Remove the jammed paper. Note: If the paper is exiting the printer, then pull the paper out, and then press . CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside 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...
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2 Flex the sheets of the printer, and then set it aside. 3 Remove the envelope from the bottom of the stack. Note: If you cannot remove the envelope, then the toner cartridge will have to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Make sure it lightly rests against... the edge of the paper. 5 Press . 260 paper jam The envelope feeder feeds envelopes from the printer. Clearing jams 149 The bottom...
2 Flex the sheets of the printer, and then set it aside. 3 Remove the envelope from the bottom of the stack. Note: If you cannot remove the envelope, then the toner cartridge will have to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Make sure it lightly rests against... the edge of the paper. 5 Press . 260 paper jam The envelope feeder feeds envelopes from the printer. Clearing jams 149 The bottom...