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Contents Accessing your User's Guide 4 FCC emissions information 5 CAUTION: Safety instructions 7 1 Unpack the printer Attaching an operator panel overlay 15 2 Install printer supplies Installing the print cartridge 18 Removing toner cartridge packaging 18 3 Install the optional 250-sheet drawer 4 Install optional memory cards Removing the printer side cover 26 Removing the system board shield 28 Installing a memory card 29 Reinstalling the system board shield 31 Reattaching the printer side cover 32 Contents 9
Contents Accessing your User's Guide 4 FCC emissions information 5 CAUTION: Safety instructions 7 1 Unpack the printer Attaching an operator panel overlay 15 2 Install printer supplies Installing the print cartridge 18 Removing toner cartridge packaging 18 3 Install the optional 250-sheet drawer 4 Install optional memory cards Removing the printer side cover 26 Removing the system board shield 28 Installing a memory card 29 Reinstalling the system board shield 31 Reattaching the printer side cover 32 Contents 9
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...250-sheet tray. Make sure you need to repack the printer. 14 Unpack the printer A firm, level surface - www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 1 Select a location for your printer. • Leave enough room to allow space around the printer for assistance. Clean, dry, and free of dust ... you have the following items: Power cord Owner's Manual Overlay Drivers and Utilities CD Setup diagram • Setup diagram • Printer with toner cartridge installed • Power cord • Owner's Manual • Drivers and Utilities CD • Operator panel overlay (non-English only...
...250-sheet tray. Make sure you need to repack the printer. 14 Unpack the printer A firm, level surface - www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 1 Select a location for your printer. • Leave enough room to allow space around the printer for assistance. Clean, dry, and free of dust ... you have the following items: Power cord Owner's Manual Overlay Drivers and Utilities CD Setup diagram • Setup diagram • Printer with toner cartridge installed • Power cord • Owner's Manual • Drivers and Utilities CD • Operator panel overlay (non-English only...
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www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Installing the print cartridge Removing toner cartridge packaging 1 Use the finger tab to pull down the printer cover. 2 Grasp the cartridge handle (behind the packaging tag in the illustration) and pull the toner cartridge straight up. Cartridge handle 3 Remove the protective foam packaging from the toner cartridge. 18 Install printer supplies
www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com Installing the print cartridge Removing toner cartridge packaging 1 Use the finger tab to pull down the printer cover. 2 Grasp the cartridge handle (behind the packaging tag in the illustration) and pull the toner cartridge straight up. Cartridge handle 3 Remove the protective foam packaging from the toner cartridge. 18 Install printer supplies
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Discard the plastic piece, foam and paper. Install printer supplies 19 4 Pull off the plastic piece attached to the ends of the toner cartridge. 5 Gently shake the cartridge to distribute the toner evenly. NOTE: Do not touch the photoconductor drum on the bottom of the toner cartridge.
Discard the plastic piece, foam and paper. Install printer supplies 19 4 Pull off the plastic piece attached to the ends of the toner cartridge. 5 Gently shake the cartridge to distribute the toner evenly. NOTE: Do not touch the photoconductor drum on the bottom of the toner cartridge.
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Do not force the cover closed. 20 Install printer supplies If you cannot close the printer cover, make sure the toner cartridge is firmly in the printer. b Holding the cartridge by the handle, tilt the cartridge down on either side of the cartridge with the corresponding arrows in place. 7 Close the printer cover. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 6 Insert the toner cartridge: a Align the colored arrows on the cartridge until it between the toner cartridge grooves. c Push down and guide it is positioned correctly.
Do not force the cover closed. 20 Install printer supplies If you cannot close the printer cover, make sure the toner cartridge is firmly in the printer. b Holding the cartridge by the handle, tilt the cartridge down on either side of the cartridge with the corresponding arrows in place. 7 Close the printer cover. www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 6 Insert the toner cartridge: a Align the colored arrows on the cartridge until it between the toner cartridge grooves. c Push down and guide it is positioned correctly.
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...dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 2 Turn on , make sure the toner cartridge is installed. All operator panel lights cycle (each light blinks, from top to install these software applications. 50 Connect your printer and computer separately, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD to bottom, and then cycles again). If the printer... N Dell Toner Re-order Window N Local Printer Setup Utility Y N N Y Y Y Y Dell Printer Software Uninstall Y Driver Profiler Y Y Y Y Y NOTE: If you purchased your printer If the operator panel lights do not come on when the printer is ...
...dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com 2 Turn on , make sure the toner cartridge is installed. All operator panel lights cycle (each light blinks, from top to install these software applications. 50 Connect your printer and computer separately, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD to bottom, and then cycles again). If the printer... N Dell Toner Re-order Window N Local Printer Setup Utility Y N N Y Y Y Y Dell Printer Software Uninstall Y Driver Profiler Y Y Y Y Y NOTE: If you purchased your printer If the operator panel lights do not come on when the printer is ...
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...the number that appears under the By Telephone heading. The Order Toner Cartridges window appears. 2 If ordering from the Web: a Choose your printer. • Click Order Toner to print. Connect your Dell printer Service Tag number in the field provided. The Printing Status window also ... the job when you can: • Monitor the toner level for your printer model from the Web. 1 Click Start → Programs or All Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Laser Printer P1500 → Dell Toner Re-Order Application. Status Monitor The Status Monitor alerts you when an error...
...the number that appears under the By Telephone heading. The Order Toner Cartridges window appears. 2 If ordering from the Web: a Choose your printer. • Click Order Toner to print. Connect your Dell printer Service Tag number in the field provided. The Printing Status window also ... the job when you can: • Monitor the toner level for your printer model from the Web. 1 Click Start → Programs or All Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Laser Printer P1500 → Dell Toner Re-Order Application. Status Monitor The Status Monitor alerts you when an error...
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For best results, use toner cartridges from a third-party refiller. Dell™ Laser Printer P1500 User's Guide Click the links to the left for information on other documentation included with your printer. NOTE: Dell does not recommend that you do. Notes, Notices, and Cautions For information on the features and operation of your printer, see Finding information. 1 Rear...
For best results, use toner cartridges from a third-party refiller. Dell™ Laser Printer P1500 User's Guide Click the links to the left for information on other documentation included with your printer. NOTE: Dell does not recommend that you do. Notes, Notices, and Cautions For information on the features and operation of your printer, see Finding information. 1 Rear...
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... Y* Windows 2000 N Y Y Y Windows XP *Available in HTML format. Click Order Toner to print. Toner Re-order window The Order Toner Cartridges dialog can order toner by phone or from the Printing Status window, the Programs window, or the desktop icon. See Toner Re-order window for... 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. NOTE: If you purchased your printer. Status Monitor The Status Monitor alerts you must use...
... Y* Windows 2000 N Y Y Y Windows XP *Available in HTML format. Click Order Toner to print. Toner Re-order window The Order Toner Cartridges dialog can order toner by phone or from the Printing Status window, the Programs window, or the desktop icon. See Toner Re-order window for... 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. NOTE: If you purchased your printer. Status Monitor The Status Monitor alerts you must use...
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Choose your printer model from the Web: a. b. Your Service Tag number is located on the screen. Click Visit Dell's cartridge ordering web site. 3. 1. Enter your printer. The Order Toner Cartridges window appears. 2. If ordering by phone, call the number that appears under the By Telephone heading. c. If ordering from the drop-down list on your Dell printer Service Tag number in the field provided. Click Start Programs Dell Printers Dell Laser Printer P1500 Dell Toner Re-Order Application.
Choose your printer model from the Web: a. b. Your Service Tag number is located on the screen. Click Visit Dell's cartridge ordering web site. 3. 1. Enter your printer. The Order Toner Cartridges window appears. 2. If ordering by phone, call the number that appears under the By Telephone heading. c. If ordering from the drop-down list on your Dell printer Service Tag number in the field provided. Click Start Programs Dell Printers Dell Laser Printer P1500 Dell Toner Re-Order Application.
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... in this example, the light is on both sides of your printer driver. Replacing the toner cartridge Conserving supplies Ordering replacement toner cartridges Replacing the toner cartridge Conserving supplies Conserving supplies lowers printing costs. Ordering replacement toner cartridges To order replacement toner cartridges, contact Dell at www.dell.com/supplies. In addition to the toner level indicator that...
... in this example, the light is on both sides of your printer driver. Replacing the toner cartridge Conserving supplies Ordering replacement toner cartridges Replacing the toner cartridge Conserving supplies Conserving supplies lowers printing costs. Ordering replacement toner cartridges To order replacement toner cartridges, contact Dell at www.dell.com/supplies. In addition to the toner level indicator that...
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Print quality and printer reliability cannot be guaranteed if you use toner cartridges from a third-party refiller. To use Dell supplies. Replacing the toner cartridge Removing the old toner cartridge 1. Use the finger tab to pull down the printer cover. 2. For best results, use the remaining toner, remove the toner cartridge, shake it gently back and forth, and reinsert it. When the print fades or no longer prints satisfactorily, replace the toner cartridge. NOTE: Dell does not recommend that you do.
Print quality and printer reliability cannot be guaranteed if you use toner cartridges from a third-party refiller. To use Dell supplies. Replacing the toner cartridge Removing the old toner cartridge 1. Use the finger tab to pull down the printer cover. 2. For best results, use the remaining toner, remove the toner cartridge, shake it gently back and forth, and reinsert it. When the print fades or no longer prints satisfactorily, replace the toner cartridge. NOTE: Dell does not recommend that you do.
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... NOTE: Dell cannot guarantee print quality or printer reliability if you use refilled cartridges from a third party. NOTE: Do not touch the photoconductor drum on the bottom of the bag. 2. Set the toner cartridge aside. The printer warranty does not cover damage caused by using refilled cartridges. Pull ...off the plastic piece attached to the ends of the toner cartridge. Grasp the cartridge handle and pull the toner cartridge straight up (it may be warm)....
... NOTE: Dell cannot guarantee print quality or printer reliability if you use refilled cartridges from a third party. NOTE: Do not touch the photoconductor drum on the bottom of the bag. 2. Set the toner cartridge aside. The printer warranty does not cover damage caused by using refilled cartridges. Pull ...off the plastic piece attached to the ends of the toner cartridge. Grasp the cartridge handle and pull the toner cartridge straight up (it may be warm)....
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Gently shake the cartridge to distribute the toner evenly. 4. Close the printer cover. Insert the toner cartridge. Holding the handle, tilt the cartridge down on either side of the toner cartridge with the corresponding arrows in place. 5. it is firmly in the printer. Push down and guide it between the toner cartridge grooves. b. Align the colored arrows on the cartridge until it may be hot! 1 Fuser c. 3. CAUTION: Avoid touching the fuser; a.
Gently shake the cartridge to distribute the toner evenly. 4. Close the printer cover. Insert the toner cartridge. Holding the handle, tilt the cartridge down on either side of the toner cartridge with the corresponding arrows in place. 5. it is firmly in the printer. Push down and guide it between the toner cartridge grooves. b. Align the colored arrows on the cartridge until it may be hot! 1 Fuser c. 3. CAUTION: Avoid touching the fuser; a.
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Do not remove the toner cartridge from its packaging until you are ready to install it or to replace it . Store toner cartridges in the same environment as the printer. To get the maximum benefit from your toner cartridge: Do not remove the toner cartridge from the printer except to clear a paper jam.
Do not remove the toner cartridge from its packaging until you are ready to install it or to replace it . Store toner cartridges in the same environment as the printer. To get the maximum benefit from your toner cartridge: Do not remove the toner cartridge from the printer except to clear a paper jam.
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... Prompts you that a secondary error occurred. Press Continue light is on Detects a jam. Toner Low light is on Setting up a print job Once your printer is set up and your drivers are installed, you are both on Alerts you to press Continue to receive and process data. are ready to... busy receiving or processing data. Load Paper light is on Cover is open or the toner cartridge is not installed. Error light is on Prompts you that the toner is getting low. When the: The printer: Ready/Data light is on letterhead paper and an envelope: 1. Error light and Press Continue...
... Prompts you that a secondary error occurred. Press Continue light is on Detects a jam. Toner Low light is on Setting up a print job Once your printer is set up and your drivers are installed, you are both on Alerts you to press Continue to receive and process data. are ready to... busy receiving or processing data. Load Paper light is on Cover is open or the toner cartridge is not installed. Error light is on Prompts you that the toner is getting low. When the: The printer: Ready/Data light is on letterhead paper and an envelope: 1. Error light and Press Continue...
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Click the links in the toner cartridge is not ready to receive and process data. Ready and toner low Power saver and toner low The printer is not ready to receive and process data. Understanding the operator panel lights The operator panel lights mean different things, ...sequences. In addition, the toner in the right column for more information: The printer is ready to receive or process data, or the printer ports are off, on, and/or blinking indicate printer conditions such as printer status, intervention (for more information on their sequence. Not ready and toner ...
Click the links in the toner cartridge is not ready to receive and process data. Ready and toner low Power saver and toner low The printer is not ready to receive and process data. Understanding the operator panel lights The operator panel lights mean different things, ...sequences. In addition, the toner in the right column for more information: The printer is ready to receive or process data, or the printer ports are off, on, and/or blinking indicate printer conditions such as printer status, intervention (for more information on their sequence. Not ready and toner ...
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... Programming flash Printing a directory Printing menu settings page(s) Printing Print Quality Test Pages The printer is flushing corrupted print data. Waiting The printer is waiting until a print timeout occurs, or until it receives additional data. In addition, the toner in the toner cartridge is getting low. In addition, the toner in the toner...
... Programming flash Printing a directory Printing menu settings page(s) Printing Print Quality Test Pages The printer is flushing corrupted print data. Waiting The printer is waiting until a print timeout occurs, or until it receives additional data. In addition, the toner in the toner cartridge is getting low. In addition, the toner in the toner...
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... media did not feed properly. Toner cartridge error Toner cartridge is not installed The toner cartridge is open The printer top cover is not installed, or the printer detects a toner cartridge error. Service error The printer has a service error and printing has stopped. Hex Trace Ready The printer is in the toner cartridge is out of media in the...
... media did not feed properly. Toner cartridge error Toner cartridge is not installed The toner cartridge is open The printer top cover is not installed, or the printer detects a toner cartridge error. Service error The printer has a service error and printing has stopped. Hex Trace Ready The printer is in the toner cartridge is out of media in the...