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... 2. Appendix Specifications 56 Dell technical support policy 64 Contacting Dell 65 Warranty and return policy 66 Copyright 67 2 Learning the Basic Usage Printing a test page 22 Media and tray 23 Basic printing 31 3. Maintenance Ordering supplies and accessories 35 Available supplies 36 Storing the toner cartridge 37 Redistributing toner 39 Replacing the toner cartridge 40 Cleaning the...
... 2. Appendix Specifications 56 Dell technical support policy 64 Contacting Dell 65 Warranty and return policy 66 Copyright 67 2 Learning the Basic Usage Printing a test page 22 Media and tray 23 Basic printing 31 3. Maintenance Ordering supplies and accessories 35 Available supplies 36 Storing the toner cartridge 37 Redistributing toner 39 Replacing the toner cartridge 40 Cleaning the...
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... indications in this manual and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Understanding the status LED" on page 50). Shake the toner cartridge. • Try a different print resolution setting. • Replace the toner cartridge. Printouts are blurry. • The toner level might be low or uneven. A paper jam has occurred. • Open and close the top cover... it on page 18). • Select your machine as your default machine in your system. Select your retailer. • Visit www.support.dell.com. Useful to know Where can I download the machine's driver? • Visit www.support...
... indications in this manual and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Understanding the status LED" on page 50). Shake the toner cartridge. • Try a different print resolution setting. • Replace the toner cartridge. Printouts are blurry. • The toner level might be low or uneven. A paper jam has occurred. • Open and close the top cover... it on page 18). • Select your machine as your default machine in your system. Select your retailer. • Visit www.support.dell.com. Useful to know Where can I download the machine's driver? • Visit www.support...
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...; Fuser units should only be dangerous if inhaled or ingested. Toner dust can cause damage to wash it. When storing supplies such as toner cartridge or fuser unit. When toner gets on your body or clothes. Using recycled supplies, such as toner, can be repaired by a Dell service technician. Otherwise, you could cause an explosion or...
...; Fuser units should only be dangerous if inhaled or ingested. Toner dust can cause damage to wash it. When storing supplies such as toner cartridge or fuser unit. When toner gets on your body or clothes. Using recycled supplies, such as toner, can be repaired by a Dell service technician. Otherwise, you could cause an explosion or...
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... not be available depending on model or country (see "Features by models" on page 6). 4 5 1 Control panel 2 Tray handle 3 Tray 4 Output tray 2 3 5 Output support 6 Top cover 7 Toner cartridge 1 2 1 USB port 2 Power receptacle 1. Introduction 15
... not be available depending on model or country (see "Features by models" on page 6). 4 5 1 Control panel 2 Tray handle 3 Tray 4 Output tray 2 3 5 Output support 6 Top cover 7 Toner cartridge 1 2 1 USB port 2 Power receptacle 1. Introduction 15
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Maintenance This chapter provides information about purchasing supplies, accessories and maintenance parts available for your machine. • Ordering supplies and accessories 35 • Available supplies 36 • Storing the toner cartridge 37 • Redistributing toner 39 • Replacing the toner cartridge 40 • Cleaning the machine 42 • Tips for moving & storing your machine 46 3.
Maintenance This chapter provides information about purchasing supplies, accessories and maintenance parts available for your machine. • Ordering supplies and accessories 35 • Available supplies 36 • Storing the toner cartridge 37 • Redistributing toner 39 • Replacing the toner cartridge 40 • Cleaning the machine 42 • Tips for moving & storing your machine 46 3.
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... on the options, percentage of image area, and job mode used, the toner cartridge's lifespan may be incompatible with ISO/IEC 19752. When purchasing new toner cartridges or other supplies according to the specific country conditions. Dell does not recommend using non-genuine Dell toner cartridge such as the machine you can order the following types of supplies...
... on the options, percentage of image area, and job mode used, the toner cartridge's lifespan may be incompatible with ISO/IEC 19752. When purchasing new toner cartridges or other supplies according to the specific country conditions. Dell does not recommend using non-genuine Dell toner cartridge such as the machine you can order the following types of supplies...
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...-Dell brand toner cartridges in the cartridge. • Do not expose the cartridge to store the toner cartridge properly. • Store the cartridge inside the protective bag from your printer including generic, store brand, refilled, or remanufactured toner cartridges. Dell's printer warranty does not cover damage to the machine caused by the use of the photoconductive drum in your new Dell toner cartridge. The toner cartridge...
...-Dell brand toner cartridges in the cartridge. • Do not expose the cartridge to store the toner cartridge properly. • Store the cartridge inside the protective bag from your printer including generic, store brand, refilled, or remanufactured toner cartridges. Dell's printer warranty does not cover damage to the machine caused by the use of the photoconductive drum in your new Dell toner cartridge. The toner cartridge...
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Maintenance 38 Storing the toner cartridge 3 Estimated cartridge life Estimated cartridge life the life of the toner cartridge (or imaging unit) yield depends on , operating environment, percentage of toner that print jobs require. For example, if you print a lot of graphics, the consumption of the toner is higher and you may vary depending on the print density of the pages you print on the amount of image area, printing interval, media type and/or media size. The actual print yield may need to change the cartridge more often. 3.
Maintenance 38 Storing the toner cartridge 3 Estimated cartridge life Estimated cartridge life the life of the toner cartridge (or imaging unit) yield depends on , operating environment, percentage of toner that print jobs require. For example, if you print a lot of graphics, the consumption of the toner is higher and you may vary depending on the print density of the pages you print on the amount of image area, printing interval, media type and/or media size. The actual print yield may need to change the cartridge more often. 3.
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Redistributing toner When the toner cartridge is near the end of its life: • White streaks or light printing occurs and/or density variation side to side. • The Toner LED blinks orange. Maintenance 39 Hot water sets toner into fabric. 1 2 3. In some cases, white streaks or light printing ...after you can temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the remaining toner in cold water. If this happens, you have redistributed the toner. • Before opening the top cover, close the output support first. • If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth...
Redistributing toner When the toner cartridge is near the end of its life: • White streaks or light printing occurs and/or density variation side to side. • The Toner LED blinks orange. Maintenance 39 Hot water sets toner into fabric. 1 2 3. In some cases, white streaks or light printing ...after you can temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the remaining toner in cold water. If this happens, you have redistributed the toner. • Before opening the top cover, close the output support first. • If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth...
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Use the handle on your clothing, wipe it will stop printing. 3. They might scratch the drum of the toner cartridge. Maintenance 40 Replacing the toner cartridge • Before opening the top cover, close the output support first. • Do not use sharp objects such as a knife... or scissors to avoid touching this area. Hot water sets toner into fabric. • Shake the toner cartridge thoroughly, it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. When a toner cartridge has reached the end of life, the machine will increase the initial print quality....
Use the handle on your clothing, wipe it will stop printing. 3. They might scratch the drum of the toner cartridge. Maintenance 40 Replacing the toner cartridge • Before opening the top cover, close the output support first. • Do not use sharp objects such as a knife... or scissors to avoid touching this area. Hot water sets toner into fabric. • Shake the toner cartridge thoroughly, it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. When a toner cartridge has reached the end of life, the machine will increase the initial print quality....
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...wireless network. Blinking The machine is designed pursuant to a wireless network. Estimated cartridge life means the expected or estimated toner cartridge life, which indicates the average capacity of toner may be affected by models" on and the printer stops printing. Some ...machine is in power save mode. A toner cartridge has almost reached its estimated cartridge lifea. Off All toner cartridges are at normal capacity. Wireless model only (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 39). It is connected to replace the toner cartridge (see "Features by operating environment, ...
...wireless network. Blinking The machine is designed pursuant to a wireless network. Estimated cartridge life means the expected or estimated toner cartridge life, which indicates the average capacity of toner may be affected by models" on and the printer stops printing. Some ...machine is in power save mode. A toner cartridge has almost reached its estimated cartridge lifea. Off All toner cartridges are at normal capacity. Wireless model only (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 39). It is connected to replace the toner cartridge (see "Features by operating environment, ...
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Using a Network-Connected Machine (B1160w only) 76 When you set the IP address first. 1 Embedded Web Service The web server embedded on your network machine allows you to do the ... option. For the network administrator especially, managing several programs available to various network environments. 2. Before using the programs below, set this option, the machine status (toner cartridge shortage or machine error) will be sent to a certain person's email automatically. • Configure the network parameters necessary for the machine to connect to setup...
Using a Network-Connected Machine (B1160w only) 76 When you set the IP address first. 1 Embedded Web Service The web server embedded on your network machine allows you to do the ... option. For the network administrator especially, managing several programs available to various network environments. 2. Before using the programs below, set this option, the machine status (toner cartridge shortage or machine error) will be sent to a certain person's email automatically. • Configure the network parameters necessary for the machine to connect to setup...
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For Macintosh, Open the Applications folder > Dell folder > Dell Supplies Ordering Utility. 4. OR From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Dell > Dell Printers > your desktop. Using Dell Supplies Ordering Utility To order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from Dell: Availabe for Windows or Macintosh OS users only. 2 The Dell Supplies Ordering Utility window opens. 1 Double-click the Dell Supplies Ordering Utility icon on your printer driver name > Dell Supplies Ordering Utility. Useful Management Tools 122
For Macintosh, Open the Applications folder > Dell folder > Dell Supplies Ordering Utility. 4. OR From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Dell > Dell Printers > your desktop. Using Dell Supplies Ordering Utility To order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from Dell: Availabe for Windows or Macintosh OS users only. 2 The Dell Supplies Ordering Utility window opens. 1 Double-click the Dell Supplies Ordering Utility icon on your printer driver name > Dell Supplies Ordering Utility. Useful Management Tools 122
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... on the machine selected. The information will be used to change the user interface to machine specific functions. You can order replacement toner cartridge(s) from the supply ordering 6 window. Alert Settings (Windows only) This is used by the person responsible for changing to the ... related to when alerts will vary 5 based on any option you want to know about the selected machine, remaining toner level, and paper. Using Dell Printer Manager Printer Information 2 This area gives you connect your machine. You can configure various machine settings such as ...
... on the machine selected. The information will be used to change the user interface to machine specific functions. You can order replacement toner cartridge(s) from the supply ordering 6 window. Alert Settings (Windows only) This is used by the person responsible for changing to the ... related to when alerts will vary 5 based on any option you want to know about the selected machine, remaining toner level, and paper. Using Dell Printer Manager Printer Information 2 This area gives you connect your machine. You can configure various machine settings such as ...
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... Status button. You can check the error from the Dell Printer Status. Some machines do not have this user's guide may differ depending on page 61). The machine is connected to the local network. The machine and the number of toner cartridge(s) shown in use . The machine has at least ...one error. 5 Dell Printer Status overview If an error occurs while operating, you install the machine software. Go to...
... Status button. You can check the error from the Dell Printer Status. Some machines do not have this user's guide may differ depending on page 61). The machine is connected to the local network. The machine and the number of toner cartridge(s) shown in use . The machine has at least ...one error. 5 Dell Printer Status overview If an error occurs while operating, you install the machine software. Go to...
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Useful Management Tools 128 Select the settings you want from 3 online. 4 User's Guide You can view the online User's Guide. 5 Close Close the window. Changing the Dell Printer Status Program Settings Right-click the Dell Printer Status icon and select Options. Using Dell Printer Status 2 Option You can order replacement toner cartridge(s) from the Options window. 4. Order Supplies You can set printing job alert related settings.
Useful Management Tools 128 Select the settings you want from 3 online. 4 User's Guide You can view the online User's Guide. 5 Close Close the window. Changing the Dell Printer Status Program Settings Right-click the Dell Printer Status icon and select Options. Using Dell Printer Status 2 Option You can order replacement toner cartridge(s) from the Options window. 4. Order Supplies You can set printing job alert related settings.
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..." on page 50). • No paper is attached to ensure that the print job is not closed. Install the toner cartridge (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on the control panel. (power/cancel) The machine is not receiving power. Check the Printing Preferences to the correct one... port, make sure that all of the print settings are removed from the toner cartridge (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 40). • Make sure the protect cover and sheets are correct. 5. Troubleshooting 136 Printing problems Condition...
..." on page 50). • No paper is attached to ensure that the print job is not closed. Install the toner cartridge (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on the control panel. (power/cancel) The machine is not receiving power. Check the Printing Preferences to the correct one... port, make sure that all of the print settings are removed from the toner cartridge (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 40). • Make sure the protect cover and sheets are correct. 5. Troubleshooting 136 Printing problems Condition...
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...good. Try a print job that it does not contain blank pages. If necessary, replace the toner cartridge. • See "Redistributing toner" on page 39. • See "Replacing the toner cartridge" on again. Incompatibility between the PDF file and the Acrobat products. It will be defective..... The resolution of photos is selected. Printing problems Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions The machine prints, but they are The toner cartridge is malfunctioning. The machine cable is wrong, garbled, or incomplete. If possible, attach the cable and the machine to ...
...good. Try a print job that it does not contain blank pages. If necessary, replace the toner cartridge. • See "Redistributing toner" on page 39. • See "Replacing the toner cartridge" on again. Incompatibility between the PDF file and the Acrobat products. It will be defective..... The resolution of photos is selected. Printing problems Condition Possible cause Suggested solutions The machine prints, but they are The toner cartridge is malfunctioning. The machine cable is wrong, garbled, or incomplete. If possible, attach the cable and the machine to ...
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... the print resolution setting is too low or the toner save mode off. Go to Printing Preferences , click the Paper tab, and set the paper type to Recycled (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 42). Install a new toner cartridge (see of your machine (see "Cleaning the machine..." on page 40). • The paper may indicate that the toner cartridge needs cleaning. printed lighter than the rest • Change ...
... the print resolution setting is too low or the toner save mode off. Go to Printing Preferences , click the Paper tab, and set the paper type to Recycled (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 42). Install a new toner cartridge (see of your machine (see "Cleaning the machine..." on page 40). • The paper may indicate that the toner cartridge needs cleaning. printed lighter than the rest • Change ...