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... the printer...8 Printer configurations...9 Using the printer control panel...11 Understanding the colors of the indicator and Sleep button lights 12 Using the Embedded Web Server...12 Additional printer setup 14 Installing internal 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...
... the printer...8 Printer configurations...9 Using the printer control panel...11 Understanding the colors of the indicator and Sleep button lights 12 Using the Embedded Web Server...12 Additional printer setup 14 Installing internal 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...
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... Web site at http://support.dell.com. Dell Support Web site-http://support.dell.com Support telephone numbers and hours of publications, click the Networking Guide link. Notes: • Help is automatically installed with the printer. Windows or Mac Help-Open a printer software program or application, and then click Help. ? User's Guide and Quick Reference Guide-The guides are you faster: • service tag • express service Code Note: The service tag and express service code appear on labels located on a network...
... Web site at http://support.dell.com. Dell Support Web site-http://support.dell.com Support telephone numbers and hours of publications, click the Networking Guide link. Notes: • Help is automatically installed with the printer. Windows or Mac Help-Open a printer software program or application, and then click Help. ? User's Guide and Quick Reference Guide-The guides are you faster: • service tag • express service Code Note: The service tag and express service code appear on labels located on a network...
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... scroll through the settings. Release the button when the value you want appears. 6 Select button • Open a menu. • Display available values or settings for a menu. Learning about the printer 11 Using the printer control panel Use the To 1 Menus button Open the menus. Notes: 2 Display • The menus are available only when the printer is indicated by an asterisk (*). • Save the displayed value as status and error messages. 3 Sleep button Enable Sleep mode or Hibernate...
... scroll through the settings. Release the button when the value you want appears. 6 Select button • Open a menu. • Display available values or settings for a menu. Learning about the printer 11 Using the printer control panel Use the To 1 Menus button Open the menus. Notes: 2 Display • The menus are available only when the printer is indicated by an asterisk (*). • Save the displayed value as status and error messages. 3 Sleep button Enable Sleep mode or Hibernate...
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... the instructions on the computer screen. 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 change the toner darkness, power saver, and paper size settings for use. Installing the Local Printer Settings Utility 1 Visit http://support.dell.com, and then download the software. 2 Double‑click the downloaded software. 3 Select an installation type...
... the instructions on the computer screen. 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 change the toner darkness, power saver, and paper size settings for use. Installing the Local Printer Settings Utility 1 Visit http://support.dell.com, and then download the software. 2 Double‑click the downloaded software. 3 Select an installation type...
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... > Print & Scan - d Type the printer IP address in the Network/Ports menu • By printing a network setup page or menu settings page, and then finding the TCP/IP section Note: You will need the IP address if you are installed on the computer screen. 3 Select Ethernet connection, and then click Continue. 4 Attach the Ethernet cable when instructed to the printer. 2 Obtain the printer IP address either of the CD or DVD drive. This...
... > Print & Scan - d Type the printer IP address in the Network/Ports menu • By printing a network setup page or menu settings page, and then finding the TCP/IP section Note: You will need the IP address if you are installed on the computer screen. 3 Select Ethernet connection, and then click Continue. 4 Attach the Ethernet cable when instructed to the printer. 2 Obtain the printer IP address either of the CD or DVD drive. This...
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... wireless network adapter. 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the Network Card [x] section, see if the status is "Connected". Then in the address field. When you select and save it to load the Web page correctly. 2 Click Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless. 3 Modify the settings to an Ethernet network. • A wireless network adapter is installed in the Network/Ports menu. Additional printer setup 28 Connecting the printer to a wireless network using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it . Notes: • View the printer IP address...
... wireless network adapter. 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the Network Card [x] section, see if the status is "Connected". Then in the address field. When you select and save it to load the Web page correctly. 2 Click Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless. 3 Modify the settings to an Ethernet network. • A wireless network adapter is installed in the Network/Ports menu. Additional printer setup 28 Connecting the printer to a wireless network using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it . Notes: • View the printer IP address...
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... options. 2 From the Print dialog and pop‑up menus, adjust the settings if necessary. c Adjust the settings, if necessary. d Click OK > Print. b Customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog: 1 With a document open , choose File > Print. Adjusting toner darkness Using the Embedded Web Server 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the Network/Ports menu. Note: To print on the printer control panel, set the paper type and size to match the paper loaded. 3 Click OK. The IP address appears as four sets of paper...
... options. 2 From the Print dialog and pop‑up menus, adjust the settings if necessary. c Adjust the settings, if necessary. d Click OK > Print. b Customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog: 1 With a document open , choose File > Print. Adjusting toner darkness Using the Embedded Web Server 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the Network/Ports menu. Note: To print on the printer control panel, set the paper type and size to match the paper loaded. 3 Click OK. The IP address appears as four sets of paper...
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...; Make sure the optional flash memory is installed correctly and working properly. • This menu item appears only when an optional flash memory card is installed. Note: A separate list is installed. Network/Ports menu The menus in the printer. Active NIC menu Use Active NIC Auto [list of all the resources stored in printers connected to PCL emulation when a print job requires it uses the default printer language specified in the printer. Print a report of available network cards] To Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. • This menu...
...; Make sure the optional flash memory is installed correctly and working properly. • This menu item appears only when an optional flash memory card is installed. Note: A separate list is installed. Network/Ports menu The menus in the printer. Active NIC menu Use Active NIC Auto [list of all the resources stored in printers connected to PCL emulation when a print job requires it uses the default printer language specified in the printer. Print a report of available network cards] To Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. • This menu...
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...;mail None Use Device SMTP Credentials Device Userid Device Password To Set the printer to use SSL for printing privileges. Note: "No authentication required" is the factory default setting. Notes: • Disabled is the factory default setting. • When the Negotiate setting is selected. Specify the type of user authentication required for increased security when connecting to the SMTP server. Notes: • To export the audit log from the printer control panel, connect a flash drive to send...
...;mail None Use Device SMTP Credentials Device Userid Device Password To Set the printer to use SSL for printing privileges. Note: "No authentication required" is the factory default setting. Notes: • Disabled is the factory default setting. • When the Negotiate setting is selected. Specify the type of user authentication required for increased security when connecting to the SMTP server. Notes: • To export the audit log from the printer control panel, connect a flash drive to send...
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... a printer language default does not prevent a software program from sending print jobs that appears as an alternating display of the Sleep button. Note: Off is the factory default setting. Select a custom home message that use another printer language. Understanding the printer menus Use Press Sleep Button Do nothing Sleep Hibernate Press and Hold Sleep Button Do nothing Sleep Hibernate Factory Defaults Do Not Restore Restore Now Custom Home Message Off IP Address Hostname Contact Name Location Zero Configuration Name Custom Text 1 Print Settings Setup menu Use Printer Language PCL...
... a printer language default does not prevent a software program from sending print jobs that appears as an alternating display of the Sleep button. Note: Off is the factory default setting. Select a custom home message that use another printer language. Understanding the printer menus Use Press Sleep Button Do nothing Sleep Hibernate Press and Hold Sleep Button Do nothing Sleep Hibernate Factory Defaults Do Not Restore Restore Now Custom Home Message Off IP Address Hostname Contact Name Location Zero Configuration Name Custom Text 1 Print Settings Setup menu Use Printer Language PCL...
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... is the factory default setting. • Between Copies inserts a blank sheet between each page of a print job if Collate is set two‑sided printing from the print dialog and pop‑up menus. If Collate is set to (1,1,1) (2,2,2). Understanding the printer menus 77 Finishing menu Use Sides (Duplex) 1 sided 2 sided Duplex Binding Long Edge Short Edge Copies 1-999 Blank Pages Do Not Print Print Collate (1,1,1) (2,2,2) (1,2,3) (1,2,3) Separator Sheets Off Between Copies Between Jobs Between Pages Separator Source Tray [x] Multi‑Purpose Feeder To...
... is the factory default setting. • Between Copies inserts a blank sheet between each page of a print job if Collate is set two‑sided printing from the print dialog and pop‑up menus. If Collate is set to (1,1,1) (2,2,2). Understanding the printer menus 77 Finishing menu Use Sides (Duplex) 1 sided 2 sided Duplex Binding Long Edge Short Edge Copies 1-999 Blank Pages Do Not Print Print Collate (1,1,1) (2,2,2) (1,2,3) (1,2,3) Separator Sheets Off Between Copies Between Jobs Between Pages Separator Source Tray [x] Multi‑Purpose Feeder To...
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... Paper menu on the printer control panel. • Make sure the paper size is correctly set to Universal, then make sure the paper is set . Use of third-party supplies or parts may damage your printer, and then install a genuine Dell supply or part. Imaging component usage beyond the intended life may affect the performance, reliability, or life of the printer and its imaging components. Troubleshooting 119 Network error, standard port [54] Try one or more of the User's Guide or visit http://support.dell...
... Paper menu on the printer control panel. • Make sure the paper size is correctly set to Universal, then make sure the paper is set . Use of third-party supplies or parts may damage your printer, and then install a genuine Dell supply or part. Imaging component usage beyond the intended life may affect the performance, reliability, or life of the printer and its imaging components. Troubleshooting 119 Network error, standard port [54] Try one or more of the User's Guide or visit http://support.dell...
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... the User's Guide or visit our Web site. For information on the printer control panel to clear the message and continue printing. Note: The printer discards any data received through the parallel port. • From the printer control panel, set USB Buffer to Auto. If missing, install the toner cartridge. Printer restart. Rear USB port disabled [56] Try one or more information, visit http://support.dell.com or contact technical support. Note: The printer discards any data received through the USB port. •...
... the User's Guide or visit our Web site. For information on the printer control panel to clear the message and continue printing. Note: The printer discards any data received through the parallel port. • From the printer control panel, set USB Buffer to Auto. If missing, install the toner cartridge. Printer restart. Rear USB port disabled [56] Try one or more information, visit http://support.dell.com or contact technical support. Note: The printer discards any data received through the USB port. •...
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... supplies" section of the User's Guide or visit our Web site. Troubleshooting 121 Reinstall missing or unresponsive imaging unit [31.xy] Try one or more of the following: • Check if the imaging unit is defective. Replace unsupported cartridge [32.xy] Remove the toner cartridge, and then install a supported one to clear the message and continue printing. Remove some. [58] 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3 Remove the extra trays. 4 Connect the power...
... supplies" section of the User's Guide or visit our Web site. Troubleshooting 121 Reinstall missing or unresponsive imaging unit [31.xy] Try one or more of the following: • Check if the imaging unit is defective. Replace unsupported cartridge [32.xy] Remove the toner cartridge, and then install a supported one to clear the message and continue printing. Remove some. [58] 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3 Remove the extra trays. 4 Connect the power...
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... the option is installed and recognized by the printer. b Resend the print job. Troubleshooting 125 Tray problems Action Yes No Step 1 The problem is listed in the printer driver to step 2. Go to make it available for paper jams or misfeeds. • Check if the paper size indicators on the paper guides are aligned with the tray. Step 4 Go to step 5. Check if the tray is set up in the menu settings page? Is the tray listed in Chooser. b Check...
... the option is installed and recognized by the printer. b Resend the print job. Troubleshooting 125 Tray problems Action Yes No Step 1 The problem is listed in the printer driver to step 2. Go to make it available for paper jams or misfeeds. • Check if the paper size indicators on the paper guides are aligned with the tray. Step 4 Go to step 5. Check if the tray is set up in the menu settings page? Is the tray listed in Chooser. b Check...
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... NIC menu 63 adjusting Sleep mode 84 adjusting toner darkness 50 AppleTalk menu 67 assigning custom paper types 41 attaching cables 20 available internal options 14 avoiding jams 46 avoiding paper jams 102 B Bin full. Remove paper. 113 C cables Ethernet 20 parallel 20 USB 20 canceling print job, from computer 52 canceling a print job from a computer 52 from Windows 50 E Eco‑Mode setting 83 Embedded Web Server accessing 12 copying settings to other printers 99 functions 12 modifying confidential print settings 99 problem accessing 149 using 12 Embedded Web Server Administrator's Guide...
... NIC menu 63 adjusting Sleep mode 84 adjusting toner darkness 50 AppleTalk menu 67 assigning custom paper types 41 attaching cables 20 available internal options 14 avoiding jams 46 avoiding paper jams 102 B Bin full. Remove paper. 113 C cables Ethernet 20 parallel 20 USB 20 canceling print job, from computer 52 canceling a print job from a computer 52 from Windows 50 E Eco‑Mode setting 83 Embedded Web Server accessing 12 copying settings to other printers 99 functions 12 modifying confidential print settings 99 problem accessing 149 using 12 Embedded Web Server Administrator's Guide...
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... standard bin 108 in Tray 1 111 in Tray 2 111 Multipurpose feeder 111 L labels, paper tips 45 letterhead loading, multipurpose feeder 36 tips on using 84 Hibernate Timeout setting 85 I imaging unit replacing 93 Imaging unit low [84.xy] 115 Imaging unit nearly low [84.xy] 115 Imaging unit very low, [x] estimated pages remain [84.xy] 115 Insert tray [x] 116 installing optional tray 19 installing an optional card 17 installing optional tray 19 installing printer on multiple printers 99 menu settings page printing 28 menus Active NIC 63 AppleTalk 67 Configure MP 57 Custom Types 61 Default...
... standard bin 108 in Tray 1 111 in Tray 2 111 Multipurpose feeder 111 L labels, paper tips 45 letterhead loading, multipurpose feeder 36 tips on using 84 Hibernate Timeout setting 85 I imaging unit replacing 93 Imaging unit low [84.xy] 115 Imaging unit nearly low [84.xy] 115 Imaging unit very low, [x] estimated pages remain [84.xy] 115 Insert tray [x] 116 installing optional tray 19 installing an optional card 17 installing optional tray 19 installing printer on multiple printers 99 menu settings page printing 28 menus Active NIC 63 AppleTalk 67 Configure MP 57 Custom Types 61 Default...
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... not work 130 unexpected page breaks occur 131 printer configurations 9 minimum clearances 8 moving the printer 8, 95, 96 multipurpose feeder loading 36 N Network [x] menu 63 Network Card menu 65 Network error, port [x] [54] 118 Network error, standard port [54] 119 Network Reports menu 64 network setup page printing 29 Non‑Dell [supply type], see User's Guide [33.xy] 119 non‑volatile memory 87 erasing 88 number of remaining pages estimate 90 O optional card installing 17 optional tray installing 19 loading 31 options memory card 15 memory cards 14 updating in printer driver 22...
... not work 130 unexpected page breaks occur 131 printer configurations 9 minimum clearances 8 moving the printer 8, 95, 96 multipurpose feeder loading 36 N Network [x] menu 63 Network Card menu 65 Network error, port [x] [54] 118 Network error, standard port [54] 119 Network Reports menu 64 network setup page printing 29 Non‑Dell [supply type], see User's Guide [33.xy] 119 non‑volatile memory 87 erasing 88 number of remaining pages estimate 90 O optional card installing 17 optional tray installing 19 loading 31 options memory card 15 memory cards 14 updating in printer driver 22...
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...appear on 88 printer software installing 21 printing font sample list 51 from Macintosh 50 from Windows 50 menu settings page 28 network setup page 29 printing a document 50 publications where to [custom type name]. Load [orientation]. 114 Change [paper source] to find 7 printer is not detected 124 tray problems 125 printer problems, solving basic 122 Printer restart. Remove some. [58] 121 printer options troubleshooting internal option is printing blank pages 132 printer messages Bin full. Check last job. 120 printer security information on prints 139 Replace cartridge...
...appear on 88 printer software installing 21 printing font sample list 51 from Macintosh 50 from Windows 50 menu settings page 28 network setup page 29 printing a document 50 publications where to [custom type name]. Load [orientation]. 114 Change [paper source] to find 7 printer is not detected 124 tray problems 125 printer problems, solving basic 122 Printer restart. Remove some. [58] 121 printer options troubleshooting internal option is printing blank pages 132 printer messages Bin full. Check last job. 120 printer security information on prints 139 Replace cartridge...
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... selecting a location for the printer 8 selecting paper 43 Set Date and Time menu 71 setting paper size 30 paper type 30 TCP/IP address 65 Universal paper size 30 setting Hibernate Timeout 85 setting up the printer on an Ethernet network (Macintosh only) 23 on an Ethernet network (Windows only) 23 Setup menu 75 shipping the printer 96 Sleep mode adjusting 84 SMTP Setup menu 69 software Status Messenger 97 Status Monitor Center 97 Supplies Ordering Utility 90 standard bin, using 31 Standard Network menu 63 standard tray loading 31 Standard USB menu 68 statement...
... selecting a location for the printer 8 selecting paper 43 Set Date and Time menu 71 setting paper size 30 paper type 30 TCP/IP address 65 Universal paper size 30 setting Hibernate Timeout 85 setting up the printer on an Ethernet network (Macintosh only) 23 on an Ethernet network (Windows only) 23 Setup menu 75 shipping the printer 96 Sleep mode adjusting 84 SMTP Setup menu 69 software Status Messenger 97 Status Monitor Center 97 Supplies Ordering Utility 90 standard bin, using 31 Standard Network menu 63 standard tray loading 31 Standard USB menu 68 statement...
