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... 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 non... 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 ...
... 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 non... 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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...Properties (earlier versions). Using the Internet An updated printer software may need to manually add the options in the printer driver When any hardware options are installed, you may be available at http://support.dell.com. Notes: • Use the Local Printer Settings Utility to accept the license agreement. 6 ...make them available for all print jobs. a Click , or click Start and then click Run. Updating available options in the printer driver to change the toner darkness, power saver, and paper size settings for use. If the installation dialog does not appear after a minute, then ...
...Properties (earlier versions). Using the Internet An updated printer software may need to manually add the options in the printer driver When any hardware options are installed, you may be available at http://support.dell.com. Notes: • Use the Local Printer Settings Utility to accept the license agreement. 6 ...make them available for all print jobs. a Click , or click Start and then click Run. Updating available options in the printer driver to change the toner darkness, power saver, and paper size settings for use. If the installation dialog does not appear after a minute, then ...
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... longer conditioning period. Always use 75‑g/m2 (20‑lb) bond grain long paper. Grain is very different from the printer environment. Note: Two‑sided printing is time to several days if the storage or transportation environment is either grain long, running ...cause paper feeding problems. Curl can cause feeding problems. Smoothness Paper smoothness directly affects print quality. If paper is too rough, toner cannot fuse to feed the paper correctly. Leave paper in paper affects both print quality and the ability of paper. Grain direction...
... longer conditioning period. Always use 75‑g/m2 (20‑lb) bond grain long paper. Grain is very different from the printer environment. Note: Two‑sided printing is time to several days if the storage or transportation environment is either grain long, running ...cause paper feeding problems. Curl can cause feeding problems. Smoothness Paper smoothness directly affects print quality. If paper is too rough, toner cannot fuse to feed the paper correctly. Leave paper in paper affects both print quality and the ability of paper. Grain direction...
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...8226; Suitable sheet-to 230°C (446°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. Use inks that are not affected by the resin in laser printers, despite surface texture. Using recycled paper and other office papers • Low moisture content (4-5%) • Suitable smoothness (100-200 Sheffield units, ... Sheffield units) and much rougher papers (such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to work very well in toner. Paper and specialty media guide 44 Use papers printed with heat‑resistant inks designed for use in doubt, contact the paper...
...8226; Suitable sheet-to 230°C (446°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. Use inks that are not affected by the resin in laser printers, despite surface texture. Using recycled paper and other office papers • Low moisture content (4-5%) • Suitable smoothness (100-200 Sheffield units, ... Sheffield units) and much rougher papers (such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to work very well in toner. Paper and specialty media guide 44 Use papers printed with heat‑resistant inks designed for use in doubt, contact the paper...
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..., string ties, or folding bars - Have bent corners - When printing on labels: • Use labels designed specifically for laser printers. Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats can withstand up to 25‑psi (172‑kPa) pressure without... being considered for use before buying large quantities. • Use envelopes designed specifically for laser printers. Note: Use only paper label sheets. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the printer and toner cartridge warranties. • Do not use labels with exposed adhesive. • Do not...
..., string ties, or folding bars - Have bent corners - When printing on labels: • Use labels designed specifically for laser printers. Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats can withstand up to 25‑psi (172‑kPa) pressure without... being considered for use before buying large quantities. • Use envelopes designed specifically for laser printers. Note: Use only paper label sheets. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the printer and toner cartridge warranties. • Do not use labels with exposed adhesive. • Do not...
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... or create a custom size to match the paper loaded, or select the appropriate tray or feeder. 3 Click Print. Adjusting toner darkness Using the Embedded Web Server 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the Print dialog: 1 With a document open, choose File > Print. c Adjust the settings, if necessary. d Click...
... or create a custom size to match the paper loaded, or select the appropriate tray or feeder. 3 Click Print. Adjusting toner darkness Using the Embedded Web Server 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the Print dialog: 1 With a document open, choose File > Print. c Adjust the settings, if necessary. d Click...
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... > > Print Fonts > > PostScript Fonts > Canceling a print job Canceling a print job from the printer control panel From the printer control panel, press > . Printing a font sample list From the printer control panel, navigate to : > Settings > > Print Settings > 2 Adjust the toner darkness. > Quality Menu > > Toner Darkness > 3 Press . Printing information pages For more information on printing information pages, see...
... > > Print Fonts > > PostScript Fonts > Canceling a print job Canceling a print job from the printer control panel From the printer control panel, press > . Printing a font sample list From the printer control panel, navigate to : > Settings > > Print Settings > 2 Adjust the toner darkness. > Quality Menu > > Toner Darkness > 3 Press . Printing information pages For more information on printing information pages, see...
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...per side. Print a border when using Paper Saver. Specify the positioning of multiple‑page images when using Paper Saver. The printer chooses between portrait and landscape. Lighten or darken the printed output. Specify the orientation of a multiple‑page document. Note: None...is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. Notes: • Off is the factory default setting. • The number selected is the factory default setting. Understanding the printer menus 78 Use Paper Saver Off 2‑Up 3‑Up 4‑Up ...
...per side. Print a border when using Paper Saver. Specify the positioning of multiple‑page images when using Paper Saver. The printer chooses between portrait and landscape. Lighten or darken the printed output. Specify the orientation of a multiple‑page document. Note: None...is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. Notes: • Off is the factory default setting. • The number selected is the factory default setting. Understanding the printer menus 78 Use Paper Saver Off 2‑Up 3‑Up 4‑Up ...
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...factory default setting. • You can conserve toner by lightening or darkening it. Adjust the contrast of a print job problem. Notes: • Flash memory refers to the printer is printed on a page. Provide an estimate of the percentage coverage of toner on a separate page at the end of each... print job. Understanding the printer menus 79 Use Enhance Fine Lines On Off Gray Correction Auto Off ...
...factory default setting. • You can conserve toner by lightening or darkening it. Adjust the contrast of a print job problem. Notes: • Flash memory refers to the printer is printed on a page. Provide an estimate of the percentage coverage of toner on a separate page at the end of each... print job. Understanding the printer menus 79 Use Enhance Fine Lines On Off Gray Correction Auto Off ...
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...information, see "Using Eco‑Mode" on page 83. Saving money and the environment 83 Saving money and the environment Saving paper and toner Studies show that as much as printing on both sides of the paper and printing multiple pages on one side of a single sheet ...paper You can print up to : > Settings > > General Settings > > Eco‑Mode > > select the setting you can significantly reduce your printer's environmental impact. 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to 16 consecutive pages of a multiple‑page document onto one or two sides of the Print dialog. You can...
...information, see "Using Eco‑Mode" on page 83. Saving money and the environment 83 Saving money and the environment Saving paper and toner Studies show that as much as printing on both sides of the paper and printing multiple pages on one side of a single sheet ...paper You can print up to : > Settings > > General Settings > > Eco‑Mode > > select the setting you can significantly reduce your printer's environmental impact. 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to 16 consecutive pages of a multiple‑page document onto one or two sides of the Print dialog. You can...
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Maintaining the printer 91 Do not expose supplies to: • Direct sunlight • Temperatures above 35°C (95°F) • High humidity above 80% • Salty air • Corrosive gases • Heavy dust Replacing supplies Replacing the toner cartridge 1 Press the button on the right side of the printer, and then open the front door. 2 Pull the toner cartridge out using the handle. 3 Unpack the toner cartridge, and then remove all packing materials.
Maintaining the printer 91 Do not expose supplies to: • Direct sunlight • Temperatures above 35°C (95°F) • High humidity above 80% • Salty air • Corrosive gases • Heavy dust Replacing supplies Replacing the toner cartridge 1 Press the button on the right side of the printer, and then open the front door. 2 Pull the toner cartridge out using the handle. 3 Unpack the toner cartridge, and then remove all packing materials.
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Warning-Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to light may cause print quality problems. 6 Close the front door. Extended exposure to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Maintaining the printer 92 4 Shake the new cartridge to redistribute the toner. 5 Insert the toner cartridge into the printer by aligning the side rails of the cartridge with the arrows on the side rails inside the printer.
Warning-Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to light may cause print quality problems. 6 Close the front door. Extended exposure to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Maintaining the printer 92 4 Shake the new cartridge to redistribute the toner. 5 Insert the toner cartridge into the printer by aligning the side rails of the cartridge with the arrows on the side rails inside the printer.
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Maintaining the printer 93 Replacing the imaging unit 1 Press the button on the right side of the printer, and then open the front door. 2 Pull the toner cartridge out using the handle. 3 Lift the blue handle, and then pull the imaging unit out of the printer.
Maintaining the printer 93 Replacing the imaging unit 1 Press the button on the right side of the printer, and then open the front door. 2 Pull the toner cartridge out using the handle. 3 Lift the blue handle, and then pull the imaging unit out of the printer.
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Moving the printer Before moving the printer CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: Before moving the printer, follow these guidelines to lift it. Maintaining the printer 95 7 Insert the toner cartridge into place. • Use the handholds located on both sides of the cartridge with the arrows on the side rails inside the printer. 8...side of the tray toward the front of the tray until it clicks into the printer by aligning the side rails of the printer to avoid personal injury or printer damage: • Turn the printer off using the power switch, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical ...
Moving the printer Before moving the printer CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: Before moving the printer, follow these guidelines to lift it. Maintaining the printer 95 7 Insert the toner cartridge into place. • Use the handholds located on both sides of the cartridge with the arrows on the side rails inside the printer. 8...side of the tray toward the front of the tray until it clicks into the printer by aligning the side rails of the printer to avoid personal injury or printer damage: • Turn the printer off using the power switch, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical ...
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.../IP section in the Network/Ports menu. Viewing reports You can view some reports from the Embedded Web Server You can be set on the toner cartridge and imaging unit. • All selectable alerts can determine how you would work on some supply conditions. 1 Open a Web browser, and then ...plug‑in the address field. Not all supply conditions. • The percentage of estimated remaining supply that prompts the alert can be set on a printer control panel. The IP address appears as 123.123.123.123. • If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load ...
.../IP section in the Network/Ports menu. Viewing reports You can view some reports from the Embedded Web Server You can be set on the toner cartridge and imaging unit. • All selectable alerts can determine how you would work on some supply conditions. 1 Open a Web browser, and then ...plug‑in the address field. Not all supply conditions. • The percentage of estimated remaining supply that prompts the alert can be set on a printer control panel. The IP address appears as 123.123.123.123. • If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load ...
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.... [250.xx] Remove all paper from a hot component, allow the surface to do message 3 Tray 1 Jam, pull tray 1. To reduce the risk of the printer might be hot. Push down blue flap. [23y.xx] Pull tray 1 completely out, then push the front duplex flap down, and then remove the jammed... feeder, and then remove the jammed paper. 6 Front door Jam, front door. [20y.xx] Open the front door, and then remove the toner cartridge, imaging unit, and jammed paper. Clearing jams 104 Area Printer control panel What to cool before touching it. 1 Press the button on the right side of the...
.... [250.xx] Remove all paper from a hot component, allow the surface to do message 3 Tray 1 Jam, pull tray 1. To reduce the risk of the printer might be hot. Push down blue flap. [23y.xx] Pull tray 1 completely out, then push the front duplex flap down, and then remove the jammed... feeder, and then remove the jammed paper. 6 Front door Jam, front door. [20y.xx] Open the front door, and then remove the toner cartridge, imaging unit, and jammed paper. Clearing jams 104 Area Printer control panel What to cool before touching it. 1 Press the button on the right side of the...
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Clearing jams 105 2 Pull the toner cartridge out using the handle. 3 Lift the blue handle, and then pull out the imaging unit from the printer. Extended exposure to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the photoconductor drum. Doing so may affect the print quality of future print jobs. 4 Place the imaging unit aside on a flat, smooth surface. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to light can cause print quality problems.
Clearing jams 105 2 Pull the toner cartridge out using the handle. 3 Lift the blue handle, and then pull out the imaging unit from the printer. Extended exposure to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the photoconductor drum. Doing so may affect the print quality of future print jobs. 4 Place the imaging unit aside on a flat, smooth surface. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to light can cause print quality problems.
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... component, allow the surface to clear the message and continue printing. Clearing jams 107 8 Insert the toner cartridge by aligning the side rails of the cartridge with the arrows on the right side of the printer, and then open the front door. 2 Gently pull down the rear door. To reduce the risk... of the printer might be hot. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside the printer, and then insert the cartridge into the printer. 9 Close the front door. 10 From the...
... component, allow the surface to clear the message and continue printing. Clearing jams 107 8 Insert the toner cartridge by aligning the side rails of the cartridge with the arrows on the right side of the printer, and then open the front door. 2 Gently pull down the rear door. To reduce the risk... of the printer might be hot. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside the printer, and then insert the cartridge into the printer. 9 Close the front door. 10 From the...
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...stack from the standard bin. Cannot collate large document [37] Try one or more of supported supplies, contact the place where you purchased the printer. 2 Change the toner cartridge or imaging unit so that both MICR or non-MICR supplies. Note: For the list of the following : • From the...both are MICR or non‑MICR supplies. Notes: • Use MICR toner cartridge and imaging unit for printing checks and other data in the printer memory. Cartridge nearly low [88.xy] If necessary, press on the printer control panel to print the portion of the job already stored and begin ...
...stack from the standard bin. Cannot collate large document [37] Try one or more of supported supplies, contact the place where you purchased the printer. 2 Change the toner cartridge or imaging unit so that both MICR or non-MICR supplies. Note: For the list of the following : • From the...both are MICR or non‑MICR supplies. Notes: • Use MICR toner cartridge and imaging unit for printing checks and other data in the printer memory. Cartridge nearly low [88.xy] If necessary, press on the printer control panel to print the portion of the job already stored and begin ...
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...and type of the User's Guide. Change [paper source] to replace a toner cartridge very soon. Try one or more information, see the "Replacing supplies" section of paper in the tray, and then press on the printer control panel. • Cancel the print job. Troubleshooting 114 Cartridge very low,...of the following : • Load the correct size and type of paper in the Paper menu on the printer control panel. Change [paper source] to order a toner cartridge. on the printer control panel. • Cancel the print job. Note: Make sure the paper size and type settings are ...
...and type of the User's Guide. Change [paper source] to replace a toner cartridge very soon. Try one or more information, see the "Replacing supplies" section of paper in the tray, and then press on the printer control panel. • Cancel the print job. Troubleshooting 114 Cartridge very low,...of the following : • Load the correct size and type of paper in the Paper menu on the printer control panel. Change [paper source] to order a toner cartridge. on the printer control panel. • Cancel the print job. Note: Make sure the paper size and type settings are ...