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... Alert Utility...76 Installing the Optional XPS Driver...76 Dell Toner Management System...77 Printing Status Window...77 Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application ...77 Printing 79 Printing a document...79 Printing on both sides of the paper...80 Setting Jam Recovery...... computer ...87 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...87 Storing supplies...87 Conserving supplies...88 Extending the life of your toner cartridge...88 Replacing supplies...89 Replacing the toner cartridge ...89 Replacing the photoconductor kit ...91 Moving the printer...94 Before moving the printer ...94 Moving the printer ...
... Alert Utility...76 Installing the Optional XPS Driver...76 Dell Toner Management System...77 Printing Status Window...77 Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application ...77 Printing 79 Printing a document...79 Printing on both sides of the paper...80 Setting Jam Recovery...... computer ...87 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...87 Storing supplies...87 Conserving supplies...88 Extending the life of your toner cartridge...88 Replacing supplies...89 Replacing the toner cartridge ...89 Replacing the photoconductor kit ...91 Moving the printer...94 Before moving the printer ...94 Moving the printer ...
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......96 Clearing jams 97 Avoiding jams...97 Accessing jam areas...98 Understanding jam lights and access locations...98 Clearing jams behind the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge 102 Clearing jams from the standard exit bin...104 Clearing jams from Tray 1...104 Clearing jams from Tray 2...106 Clearing jams in the manual...
......96 Clearing jams 97 Avoiding jams...97 Accessing jam areas...98 Understanding jam lights and access locations...98 Clearing jams behind the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge 102 Clearing jams from the standard exit bin...104 Clearing jams from Tray 1...104 Clearing jams from Tray 2...106 Clearing jams in the manual...
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Incorrect margins...117 Paper curl...117 Print is too dark...118 Print is too light ...118 Skewed print...119 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page 119 Toner rubs off...120 Toner specks...120 Transparency print quality is poor...120 Streaked horizontal lines...121 Streaked vertical lines ...121 Solid black or white streaks appear on transparencies or paper 122 Appendix 124 Dell Technical Support Policy...124 Contacting Dell...124 Warranty and Return Policy...125 Index 126 Contents 7
Incorrect margins...117 Paper curl...117 Print is too dark...118 Print is too light ...118 Skewed print...119 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page 119 Toner rubs off...120 Toner specks...120 Transparency print quality is poor...120 Streaked horizontal lines...121 Streaked vertical lines ...121 Solid black or white streaks appear on transparencies or paper 122 Appendix 124 Dell Technical Support Policy...124 Contacting Dell...124 Warranty and Return Policy...125 Index 126 Contents 7
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Item 1 Error light 2 Jam light 3 Load paper light 4 Toner light 5 Ready light 6 Continue button 7 Stop button Attaching cables 1 Connect the printer to a computer using USB or parallel cable. 2 Connect the power cord to the printer first and then to a wall outlet. Learning about the printer 14
Item 1 Error light 2 Jam light 3 Load paper light 4 Toner light 5 Ready light 6 Continue button 7 Stop button Attaching cables 1 Connect the printer to a computer using USB or parallel cable. 2 Connect the power cord to the printer first and then to a wall outlet. Learning about the printer 14
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... 15-65535 Print Recovery Auto Continue Disabled 5-255 Print Recovery Jam Recovery On Off Auto Description The display shows a message when the toner is the factory default setting. Lets the printer automatically continue printing from certain offline situations when not resolved within the specified time period ... factory default setting. • 5-255 is low message will appear and the indicator light will appear as a warning. • Single means the Toner is a range of the print job Notes: • 90 seconds is the factory default setting. • When the timer expires, any new print...
... 15-65535 Print Recovery Auto Continue Disabled 5-255 Print Recovery Jam Recovery On Off Auto Description The display shows a message when the toner is the factory default setting. Lets the printer automatically continue printing from certain offline situations when not resolved within the specified time period ... factory default setting. • 5-255 is low message will appear and the indicator light will appear as a warning. • Single means the Toner is a range of the print job Notes: • 90 seconds is the factory default setting. • When the timer expires, any new print...
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... Specifies the printed output resolution Note: 600 dpi is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. Note: Off is the factory default setting. Understanding the printer menus 29 Adjusts or darkens printed output and conserves...default setting. Menu item N-up Border None Solid Quality menu Menu item Print Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 IQ 2400 IQ Toner Darkness 1-10 Enhance Fine Lines On Off Gray Correction Auto Off Pixel Boost Off Fonts Horizontally Vertically Both directions Brightness -6-6 Contrast 0-5 Description ...
... Specifies the printed output resolution Note: 600 dpi is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. Note: Off is the factory default setting. Understanding the printer menus 29 Adjusts or darkens printed output and conserves...default setting. Menu item N-up Border None Solid Quality menu Menu item Print Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 IQ 2400 IQ Toner Darkness 1-10 Enhance Fine Lines On Off Gray Correction Auto Off Pixel Boost Off Fonts Horizontally Vertically Both directions Brightness -6-6 Contrast 0-5 Description ...
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...Blinking Interpreting the printer control panel lights 39 Blinking - Blinking - If the lights are still blinking, contact Dell at support.dell.com. Interpreting the printer control panel lights Understanding the printer control panel light sequences Understanding the primary light sequences ...Printer control panel Lights and buttons 1 Error 2 Jam 3 Load paper 4 Toner 5 Ready 6 Continue 7 Stop The printer control panel ...
...Blinking Interpreting the printer control panel lights 39 Blinking - Blinking - If the lights are still blinking, contact Dell at support.dell.com. Interpreting the printer control panel lights Understanding the printer control panel light sequences Understanding the primary light sequences ...Printer control panel Lights and buttons 1 Error 2 Jam 3 Load paper 4 Toner 5 Ready 6 Continue 7 Stop The printer control panel ...
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On What you can do Press and release either or l to return to the Ready state. Interpreting the printer control panel lights 43 Light sequence Not ready - On Front door is open - Replace the toner cartridge with one suitable for your region. For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 89. On - On Cartridge region mismatch - Close the front door.
On What you can do Press and release either or l to return to the Ready state. Interpreting the printer control panel lights 43 Light sequence Not ready - On Front door is open - Replace the toner cartridge with one suitable for your region. For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 89. On - On Cartridge region mismatch - Close the front door.
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...PC Kit life warning - Printer error - On What you can do Press twice quickly to extend its life. • Replace the toner cartridge, and then turn the printer on page 89. • Press and release to clear the light sequence and continue processing the print... job. • Replace the photoconductor kit. Blinking - On The following light sequences show that there is low - For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on . For more information, see "Understanding the secondary error light sequences" on page 91. On - On - For more information, see "Replacing ...
...PC Kit life warning - Printer error - On What you can do Press twice quickly to extend its life. • Replace the toner cartridge, and then turn the printer on page 89. • Press and release to clear the light sequence and continue processing the print... job. • Replace the photoconductor kit. Blinking - On The following light sequences show that there is low - For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on . For more information, see "Understanding the secondary error light sequences" on page 91. On - On - For more information, see "Replacing ...
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On Understanding the secondary error light sequences When the and lights are on page 50. Printer control panel Lights and buttons 1 Error 2 Jam 3 Load paper 4 Toner 5 Ready 6 Continue 7 Stop Interpreting the printer control panel lights 46 On - Light sequence What you can do Press twice quickly to see the secondary paper jam code. Paper jam - For more information, see "Understanding the secondary paper jam light sequences" on simultaneously, press twice quickly to see the secondary error code.
On Understanding the secondary error light sequences When the and lights are on page 50. Printer control panel Lights and buttons 1 Error 2 Jam 3 Load paper 4 Toner 5 Ready 6 Continue 7 Stop Interpreting the printer control panel lights 46 On - Light sequence What you can do Press twice quickly to see the secondary paper jam code. Paper jam - For more information, see "Understanding the secondary paper jam light sequences" on simultaneously, press twice quickly to see the secondary error code.
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Light sequences What you can do Download valid engine code to the internal print server. On Cartridge region mismatch - On - On Replace the toner cartridge with one that is suitable for your region. Invalid refill, Change cartridge - Invalid engine code - Replace the toner cartridge. On - On Interpreting the printer control panel lights 49 Blinking - On - On - Blinking - For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 89. For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 89.
Light sequences What you can do Download valid engine code to the internal print server. On Cartridge region mismatch - On - On Replace the toner cartridge with one that is suitable for your region. Invalid refill, Change cartridge - Invalid engine code - Replace the toner cartridge. On - On Interpreting the printer control panel lights 49 Blinking - On - On - Blinking - For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 89. For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 89.
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.... Light sequences What you can help pinpoint the site of the jam. Printer control panel Lights and buttons 1 Error 2 Jam 3 Load paper 4 Toner 5 Ready 6 Continue 7 Stop Interpreting the printer control panel lights 50 On - Press and release twice quickly to continue printing. Replace missing or defective... cartridge - On - For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 89. Blinking - Be sure to check all areas of the printer to ensure all the paper is cleared, press to...
.... Light sequences What you can help pinpoint the site of the jam. Printer control panel Lights and buttons 1 Error 2 Jam 3 Load paper 4 Toner 5 Ready 6 Continue 7 Stop Interpreting the printer control panel lights 50 On - Press and release twice quickly to continue printing. Replace missing or defective... cartridge - On - For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 89. Blinking - Be sure to check all areas of the printer to ensure all the paper is cleared, press to...
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On - On - On - On Open the front door, and then open the rear door. 202.yy Paper jam - On - On Remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. 201.yy Paper jam - Secondary paper jam sequences on the printer control panel Light sequence What you can do to access the jam Try one or more of the following: • Remove Tray 1. • Remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. 200.yy Paper jam - On - On Interpreting the printer control panel lights 51 On -
On - On - On - On Open the front door, and then open the rear door. 202.yy Paper jam - On - On Remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. 201.yy Paper jam - Secondary paper jam sequences on the printer control panel Light sequence What you can do to access the jam Try one or more of the following: • Remove Tray 1. • Remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. 200.yy Paper jam - On - On Interpreting the printer control panel lights 51 On -
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... jam - On - Interpreting the printer control panel lights 53 Try one or more of the following: • Remove Tray 1. • Remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. • Remove Tray 2. On - For more of the following : • Remove Tray 1. • Remove the photoconductor kit and...
... jam - On - Interpreting the printer control panel lights 53 Try one or more of the following: • Remove Tray 1. • Remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. • Remove Tray 2. On - For more of the following : • Remove Tray 1. • Remove the photoconductor kit and...
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... paper affects both print quality and the ability of paper. For 60-90 g/m2 (16-24 lb bond) paper, grain long paper is too rough, toner cannot fuse to it is exposed to high temperatures. Unacceptable paper The following paper types are not recommended for paper to curl at its edges...
... paper affects both print quality and the ability of paper. For 60-90 g/m2 (16-24 lb bond) paper, grain long paper is too rough, toner cannot fuse to it is exposed to high temperatures. Unacceptable paper The following paper types are not recommended for paper to curl at its edges...
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... units) and much rougher papers (such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to -sheet coefficient of friction (0.4-0.6) • Sufficient bending resistance in toner. Inks that has been cut or trimmed by the resin in the direction of feed Recycled paper, paper of the paper. Selecting paper Using appropriate...
... units) and much rougher papers (such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to -sheet coefficient of friction (0.4-0.6) • Sufficient bending resistance in toner. Inks that has been cut or trimmed by the resin in the direction of feed Recycled paper, paper of the paper. Selecting paper Using appropriate...
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... can use the Drivers and Utilities CD to change settings of printers. You can change the appearance of the list of such controls as Toner Darkness, Power Saver, Paper Size, and Paper Type. To access the utility: 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Select Additional... For the local Status Monitor Center to work properly, bidirectional communication support must use the printer software to change the following settings using the Dell Local Printer Settings Utility: • Paper • Finishing • Quality • Setup • PCL Emulation Software Overview 74 You ...
... can use the Drivers and Utilities CD to change settings of printers. You can change the appearance of the list of such controls as Toner Darkness, Power Saver, Paper Size, and Paper Type. To access the utility: 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Select Additional... For the local Status Monitor Center to work properly, bidirectional communication support must use the printer software to change the following settings using the Dell Local Printer Settings Utility: • Paper • Finishing • Quality • Setup • PCL Emulation Software Overview 74 You ...
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...) • Multipage Ordering • Orientation • Multipage Border Quality • Print Resolution • Small Font Enhancer • Toner Darkness • Picture Grade Setup • Printer Language • Jam Recovery • Display Language • Print Area • Alarm Control •...; Toner Alarm • Download Target • Power Saver • Print Timeout • Auto Continue • Wait Timeout • Resolution Reduction ...
...) • Multipage Ordering • Orientation • Multipage Border Quality • Print Resolution • Small Font Enhancer • Toner Darkness • Picture Grade Setup • Printer Language • Jam Recovery • Display Language • Print Area • Alarm Control •...; Toner Alarm • Download Target • Power Saver • Print Timeout • Auto Continue • Wait Timeout • Resolution Reduction ...
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...For more information on the XPS driver, see the XPS readme file on your printer model number, and then double-click Drivers. Dell Toner Management System Printing Status Window Note: For the Printing Status Window to work properly, bidirectional communication support must be launched from the ...Click Browse, and then navigate to order replacement toner cartridges. In Windows XP and 2000: Software Overview 77 The Printing Status window also displays the level of toner so you send a job to allow this communication. Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application The Order Supplies dialog box...
...For more information on the XPS driver, see the XPS readme file on your printer model number, and then double-click Drivers. Dell Toner Management System Printing Status Window Note: For the Printing Status Window to work properly, bidirectional communication support must be launched from the ...Click Browse, and then navigate to order replacement toner cartridges. In Windows XP and 2000: Software Overview 77 The Printing Status window also displays the level of toner so you send a job to allow this communication. Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application The Order Supplies dialog box...