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... options...14 Installing hardware options...19 Attaching cables...20 Setting up the printer software...21 Networking...23 Verifying printer setup...28 Loading paper and specialty media 30 Setting the paper size and type...30 Configuring Universal paper settings...30 Using the standard bin and paper stop 31 Loading trays...31 Loading the multipurpose feeder...36 Linking...
... options...14 Installing hardware options...19 Attaching cables...20 Setting up the printer software...21 Networking...23 Verifying printer setup...28 Loading paper and specialty media 30 Setting the paper size and type...30 Configuring Universal paper settings...30 Using the standard bin and paper stop 31 Loading trays...31 Loading the multipurpose feeder...36 Linking...
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.../Ports menu...63 Security menu...70 Settings menu...72 Saving money and the environment 83 Saving paper and toner...83 Saving energy...83 Recycling...86 Securing the printer 87 Using the security lock feature...87 Statement of Volatility...87 Erasing volatile memory...88 Erasing... 89 Estimated number of remaining pages 90 Ordering supplies...90 Storing supplies...90 Replacing supplies...91 Moving the printer...95 Managing the printer 97 Managing printer messages...97 Accessing Status Monitor Center...97 Checking the virtual display...97 Viewing reports...98 Configuring supply notifications ...
.../Ports menu...63 Security menu...70 Settings menu...72 Saving money and the environment 83 Saving paper and toner...83 Saving energy...83 Recycling...86 Securing the printer 87 Using the security lock feature...87 Statement of Volatility...87 Erasing volatile memory...88 Erasing... 89 Estimated number of remaining pages 90 Ordering supplies...90 Storing supplies...90 Replacing supplies...91 Moving the printer...95 Managing the printer 97 Managing printer messages...97 Accessing Status Monitor Center...97 Checking the virtual display...97 Viewing reports...98 Configuring supply notifications ...
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For updates, visit our Web site at http://support.dell.com. Initial setup instructions: • Connecting the printer • Installing the printer software Additional setup and instructions for using the printer: • Selecting and storing paper and specialty media • Loading paper • Configuring printer settings • Viewing and printing documents and photos • Setting up and using...
For updates, visit our Web site at http://support.dell.com. Initial setup instructions: • Connecting the printer • Installing the printer software Additional setup and instructions for using the printer: • Selecting and storing paper and specialty media • Loading paper • Configuring printer settings • Viewing and printing documents and photos • Setting up and using...
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... information Find it here Software and Documentation CD Dell Printer Supplies Web site-http://dell.com/supplies You can purchase printer supplies online, by telephone, or in select retail stores. It is important to: • Set up the printer near a properly grounded and easily accessible electrical...Observe the recommended temperatures and avoid fluctuations. Learning about the printer 8 What are you plan to install any hardware options, then leave enough room for them also. Away from stray staples and paper clips. - Product Information Guide Note: The Product Information ...
... information Find it here Software and Documentation CD Dell Printer Supplies Web site-http://dell.com/supplies You can purchase printer supplies online, by telephone, or in select retail stores. It is important to: • Set up the printer near a properly grounded and easily accessible electrical...Observe the recommended temperatures and avoid fluctuations. Learning about the printer 8 What are you plan to install any hardware options, then leave enough room for them also. Away from stray staples and paper clips. - Product Information Guide Note: The Product Information ...
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Learning about the printer 10 1 Printer control panel 2 Paper stop 3 Standard bin 4 Front door release button 5 Controller board access door 6 Standard 250‑sheet tray 7 Optional 550‑sheet tray 8 50‑sheet multipurpose feeder 9 Front door
Learning about the printer 10 1 Printer control panel 2 Paper stop 3 Standard bin 4 Front door release button 5 Controller board access door 6 Standard 250‑sheet tray 7 Optional 550‑sheet tray 8 50‑sheet multipurpose feeder 9 Front door
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...dell.com, and then download the software. 2 Double‑click the downloaded software. 3 Select an installation type, and then click Install. 4 Click Install to start the installation. 5 Click Agree to change the toner darkness, power saver, and paper size settings for all print jobs. c Press Enter, or click OK. 2 Select the printer.... 3 Right‑click the printer, and then select Printer properties (Windows 7) or Properties (earlier versions). ...
...dell.com, and then download the software. 2 Double‑click the downloaded software. 3 Select an installation type, and then click Install. 4 Click Install to start the installation. 5 Click Agree to change the toner darkness, power saver, and paper size settings for all print jobs. c Press Enter, or click OK. 2 Select the printer.... 3 Right‑click the printer, and then select Printer properties (Windows 7) or Properties (earlier versions). ...
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... of measure > 2 Press the arrow buttons until Portrait Height or Portrait Width appears, and then press . From the printer control panel, navigate to: > Paper Menu > > Universal Setup > Specify the paper height and width 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to : > Paper Menu > > Paper Size/Type > 2 Select Tray [x] Size or Tray [x] Type, and then press . 3 Change the...
... of measure > 2 Press the arrow buttons until Portrait Height or Portrait Width appears, and then press . From the printer control panel, navigate to: > Paper Menu > > Universal Setup > Specify the paper height and width 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to : > Paper Menu > > Paper Size/Type > 2 Select Tray [x] Size or Tray [x] Type, and then press . 3 Change the...
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... Note: Do not remove trays while a job prints or while Busy appears on the printer display. Doing so may cause a jam. The standard bin includes a paper stop , pull it so that keeps paper from sliding out the front of the bin as it flips forward. Keep all other trays...to another location. Loading trays CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce the risk of 20‑lb paper. Using the standard bin and paper stop when moving the printer to 150 sheets of equipment instability, load each tray separately. Loading paper and specialty media 31 3 Change the settings, and then press .
... Note: Do not remove trays while a job prints or while Busy appears on the printer display. Doing so may cause a jam. The standard bin includes a paper stop , pull it so that keeps paper from sliding out the front of the bin as it flips forward. Keep all other trays...to another location. Loading trays CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce the risk of 20‑lb paper. Using the standard bin and paper stop when moving the printer to 150 sheets of equipment instability, load each tray separately. Loading paper and specialty media 31 3 Change the settings, and then press .
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Loading paper and specialty media 32 2 Squeeze, and then slide the width guide tab to the correct position for the size of the paper you are loading.
Loading paper and specialty media 32 2 Squeeze, and then slide the width guide tab to the correct position for the size of the paper you are loading.
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... 33 3 Unlock the length guide. Squeeze, and then slide the length guide tab to the correct position for the size of the paper you are loading. 1 2 3 Notes: • For some paper sizes like letter, legal, and A4, squeeze and slide the length guide tab backward to accommodate their length. • If you... are loading A6-size paper in the standard tray, then squeeze and then slide the length guide tab toward the center of the tray to the A6‑size position. ...
... 33 3 Unlock the length guide. Squeeze, and then slide the length guide tab to the correct position for the size of the paper you are loading. 1 2 3 Notes: • For some paper sizes like letter, legal, and A4, squeeze and slide the length guide tab backward to accommodate their length. • If you... are loading A6-size paper in the standard tray, then squeeze and then slide the length guide tab toward the center of the tray to the A6‑size position. ...
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Notes: • Load with the printable side facedown when using recycled or preprinted paper. • Load prepunched paper with the holes on the top edge toward the front of the tray. • Load letterhead facedown, with the bottom edge of the sheet toward ... the tray. Straighten the edges on the side of the tray. • Make sure the paper is below the maximum paper fill indicator located on a level surface. 5 Load the paper stack. Do not fold or crease the paper. Loading paper and specialty media 34 4 Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then...
Notes: • Load with the printable side facedown when using recycled or preprinted paper. • Load prepunched paper with the holes on the top edge toward the front of the tray. • Load letterhead facedown, with the bottom edge of the sheet toward ... the tray. Straighten the edges on the side of the tray. • Make sure the paper is below the maximum paper fill indicator located on a level surface. 5 Load the paper stack. Do not fold or crease the paper. Loading paper and specialty media 34 4 Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then...
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Loading paper and specialty media 35 6 Insert the tray. 7 From the printer control panel, set the paper size and type in the Paper menu to avoid paper jams and print quality problems. Note: Set the correct paper size and type to match the paper loaded in the tray.
Loading paper and specialty media 35 6 Insert the tray. 7 From the printer control panel, set the paper size and type in the Paper menu to avoid paper jams and print quality problems. Note: Set the correct paper size and type to match the paper loaded in the tray.
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b Pull the extender gently so that the multipurpose feeder is fully extended and open. Loading paper and specialty media 36 Loading the multipurpose feeder Use the multipurpose feeder when printing on letterhead. 1 Open the multipurpose feeder. 1 2 a Pull the multipurpose feeder extender. You can also use it for single‑page print jobs on different paper sizes and types or specialty media, such as card stock, transparencies, and envelopes.
b Pull the extender gently so that the multipurpose feeder is fully extended and open. Loading paper and specialty media 36 Loading the multipurpose feeder Use the multipurpose feeder when printing on letterhead. 1 Open the multipurpose feeder. 1 2 a Pull the multipurpose feeder extender. You can also use it for single‑page print jobs on different paper sizes and types or specialty media, such as card stock, transparencies, and envelopes.
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... transparencies by the edges. Note: Avoid touching the printable side of the transparencies. Note: Make sure the paper or specialty media is below the maximum paper fill indicator located on a level surface. 4 Load the paper or specialty media. Flex the stack of transparencies back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them... to scratch them. • Flex the stack of envelopes back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them . Do not fold or crease the paper. Loading paper and specialty media 37 2 Squeeze the tab on the left width guide, and then move the guides for the...
... transparencies by the edges. Note: Avoid touching the printable side of the transparencies. Note: Make sure the paper or specialty media is below the maximum paper fill indicator located on a level surface. 4 Load the paper or specialty media. Flex the stack of transparencies back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them... to scratch them. • Flex the stack of envelopes back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them . Do not fold or crease the paper. Loading paper and specialty media 37 2 Squeeze the tab on the left width guide, and then move the guides for the...
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Loading paper and specialty media 38 • Load paper, transparencies, and card stock with the bottom edge entering the printer first. For two‑sided (duplex) printing, load letterhead facedown with the recommended printable side faceup and the top edge entering the printer first. For more information on loading transparencies, see the packaging that the transparencies came in. • Load letterhead faceup with the top edge entering the printer first.
Loading paper and specialty media 38 • Load paper, transparencies, and card stock with the bottom edge entering the printer first. For two‑sided (duplex) printing, load letterhead facedown with the recommended printable side faceup and the top edge entering the printer first. For more information on loading transparencies, see the packaging that the transparencies came in. • Load letterhead faceup with the top edge entering the printer first.
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... or type for the tray match with that of the other tray. 4 Click Submit. These envelopes may severely damage the printer. 5 From the printer control panel, set the paper size and type in the multipurpose feeder. Warning-Potential Damage: Never use envelopes with the flap on the left side facedown. ... Using the Embedded Web Server 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the Network/Ports menu. When one linked tray becomes empty, paper will link those trays. Notes: • View the printer IP address in the TCP/IP section in the address field. The IP address ...
... or type for the tray match with that of the other tray. 4 Click Submit. These envelopes may severely damage the printer. 5 From the printer control panel, set the paper size and type in the multipurpose feeder. Warning-Potential Damage: Never use envelopes with the flap on the left side facedown. ... Using the Embedded Web Server 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the Network/Ports menu. When one linked tray becomes empty, paper will link those trays. Notes: • View the printer IP address in the TCP/IP section in the address field. The IP address ...
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....123.123. • If you are not properly configured. Note: Plain Paper is the factory default paper type for the tray using the printer control panel. Loading paper and specialty media 40 Using the printer settings on the computer Depending on the computer (Windows only) Access the Custom...custom name. For more information, see "Setting the paper size and type" on page 30. Configuring a custom paper type name Using the Embedded Web Server 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the printer. Configuring a custom paper type Using the Embedded Web Server 1 Open a ...
....123.123. • If you are not properly configured. Note: Plain Paper is the factory default paper type for the tray using the printer control panel. Loading paper and specialty media 40 Using the printer settings on the computer Depending on the computer (Windows only) Access the Custom...custom name. For more information, see "Setting the paper size and type" on page 30. Configuring a custom paper type name Using the Embedded Web Server 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the printer. Configuring a custom paper type Using the Embedded Web Server 1 Open a ...
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..., then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly. 2 Click Settings > Paper Menu. 3 From the Tray Configuration section, select a paper source, and then select a custom paper type under the paper type column. 4 Click Submit. Loading paper and specialty media 41 Using the printer settings on the computer Depending on your operating system, access the Custom...
..., then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly. 2 Click Settings > Paper Menu. 3 From the Tray Configuration section, select a paper source, and then select a custom paper type under the paper type column. 4 Click Submit. Loading paper and specialty media 41 Using the printer settings on the computer Depending on your operating system, access the Custom...
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...cold, or dry conditions, even in the same environment as the printer for 60-90‑g/m2 (16-24‑lb) bond paper. If paper is exposed to 163‑g/m2 (43‑lb) bond grain long paper. Condition paper before printing by storing it is too rough, toner cannot fuse... to it can automatically feed paper weights up to high temperatures. Grain direction Grain refers to feed the paper correctly. Weight The standard printer trays can automatically feed paper weights up to use paper between 150-250 Sheffield points produces the best print quality. ...
...cold, or dry conditions, even in the same environment as the printer for 60-90‑g/m2 (16-24‑lb) bond paper. If paper is exposed to 163‑g/m2 (43‑lb) bond grain long paper. Condition paper before printing by storing it is too rough, toner cannot fuse... to it can automatically feed paper weights up to high temperatures. Grain direction Grain refers to feed the paper correctly. Weight The standard printer trays can automatically feed paper weights up to use paper between 150-250 Sheffield points produces the best print quality. ...
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... for electrophotographic printing. Unacceptable paper The following paper types are specifically designed for use with the printer: • Chemically treated papers used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as carbonless papers, carbonless copy paper (CCP), or no carbon required (NCR) paper • Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer • Preprinted papers that can be affected by...
... for electrophotographic printing. Unacceptable paper The following paper types are specifically designed for use with the printer: • Chemically treated papers used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as carbonless papers, carbonless copy paper (CCP), or no carbon required (NCR) paper • Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer • Preprinted papers that can be affected by...