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... Guide-Open the Software and Documentation CD, and then look for your printer. 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 the printer software The latest supplemental information, updates, and technical support: • Documentation • Driver downloads • Product upgrades...
... Guide-Open the Software and Documentation CD, and then look for your printer. 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 the printer software The latest supplemental information, updates, and technical support: • Documentation • Driver downloads • Product upgrades...
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... (wireless router) is turned on a wireless network Notes: • Make sure your wireless network adapter is complete. 4 Add the printer. • For IP printing: a From the Apple menu, navigate to either : • From the printer control panel • From the TCP/IP section in Mac OS X version 10.5. b Follow the instructions on your printer > Add Preparing to set up the printer on and is supported only in the Network/Ports menu • By printing a network setup page or menu settings page...
... (wireless router) is turned on a wireless network Notes: • Make sure your wireless network adapter is complete. 4 Add the printer. • For IP printing: a From the Apple menu, navigate to either : • From the printer control panel • From the TCP/IP section in Mac OS X version 10.5. b Follow the instructions on your printer > Add Preparing to set up the printer on and is supported only in the Network/Ports menu • By printing a network setup page or menu settings page...
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... port on your printer. 1 Set the parameters in Mac OS X version 10.5. Make sure you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly. 2 Add the printer. • For IP printing: a From the Apple menu, navigate to print even when the computer is supported only in the printer. b Click Install. System Preferences > Print & Fax b Click +. c Click the IP tab. Additional printer setup 41 For Macintosh users 1 Open a Web browser, and then type...
... port on your printer. 1 Set the parameters in Mac OS X version 10.5. Make sure you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly. 2 Add the printer. • For IP printing: a From the Apple menu, navigate to print even when the computer is supported only in the printer. b Click Install. System Preferences > Print & Fax b Click +. c Click the IP tab. Additional printer setup 41 For Macintosh users 1 Open a Web browser, and then type...
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... the settings in the address field. Note: To print on the printer control panel, set the paper type and size to match the paper loaded. 2 Send the print job: For Windows users a With a document open , choose File > Print. Adjusting toner darkness Using the Embedded Web Server 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the IP address of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123. • If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly. 2 Click Settings > Print Settings > Quality Menu > Toner Darkness. 3 Adjust the toner...
... the settings in the address field. Note: To print on the printer control panel, set the paper type and size to match the paper loaded. 2 Send the print job: For Windows users a With a document open , choose File > Print. Adjusting toner darkness Using the Embedded Web Server 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the IP address of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123. • If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly. 2 Click Settings > Print Settings > Quality Menu > Toner Darkness. 3 Adjust the toner...
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...; This menu item is available only when more than one network option is the factory default setting. • [x] can be any number between 1 and 12 if the appropriate optional bins are installed. • If multiple bins are assigned the same name, then the name only appears once in trays, installed memory, total page count, alarms, timeouts, printer control panel language, TCP/IP address, status of supplies, status of the network connection, and...
...; This menu item is available only when more than one network option is the factory default setting. • [x] can be any number between 1 and 12 if the appropriate optional bins are installed. • If multiple bins are assigned the same name, then the name only appears once in trays, installed memory, total page count, alarms, timeouts, printer control panel language, TCP/IP address, status of supplies, status of the network connection, and...
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... when LDSS is installed. Notes: • Job Buffer Size must be set in an optional flash memory card or printer hard disk. Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. • This menu item appears only if an optional network adapter is enabled. All inactive ports are omitted. Network/Ports menu Active NIC menu Use Active NIC Auto [list of profiles stored in the printer. Print a report containing printer asset information, such as serial number and model name. Print a list of all the...
... when LDSS is installed. Notes: • Job Buffer Size must be set in an optional flash memory card or printer hard disk. Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. • This menu item appears only if an optional network adapter is enabled. All inactive ports are omitted. Network/Ports menu Active NIC menu Use Active NIC Auto [list of profiles stored in the printer. Print a report containing printer asset information, such as serial number and model name. Print a list of all the...
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... menu selection is the factory default setting. • On buffers print jobs on the amount of memory in the printer, the size of the default printer language. Temporarily store print jobs in the Setup menu. Set the size of the parallel, serial, and USB buffers. • Changing this setting from the printer control panel, and then exiting the menus causes the printer to restart. Notes: • Auto is busy processing data from another input port. • Changing this setting from the printer control panel...
... menu selection is the factory default setting. • On buffers print jobs on the amount of memory in the printer, the size of the default printer language. Temporarily store print jobs in the Setup menu. Set the size of the parallel, serial, and USB buffers. • Changing this setting from the printer control panel, and then exiting the menus causes the printer to restart. Notes: • Auto is busy processing data from another input port. • Changing this setting from the printer control panel...
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... print jobs using the standard protocol. Set the netmask information for an external print server. Notes: • Auto is then updated. Set the network address information for the USB Buffer, disable or reduce the size of the USB input buffer. Understanding printer menus 98 Use USB Buffer Disabled Auto 3K to an external print server through the USB port. Note: This menu is available only when the printer is attached to [maximum size allowed] Job Buffering Off On Auto Mac...
... print jobs using the standard protocol. Set the netmask information for an external print server. Notes: • Auto is then updated. Set the network address information for the USB Buffer, disable or reduce the size of the USB input buffer. Understanding printer menus 98 Use USB Buffer Disabled Auto 3K to an external print server through the USB port. Note: This menu is available only when the printer is attached to [maximum size allowed] Job Buffering Off On Auto Mac...
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... Energy/Paper Paper Quiet Mode Off On Run Initial setup Yes No Paper Sizes US Metric Home screen customization Change Language Search Held Jobs Held Jobs USB Drive Bookmarks Jobs by user 108 To Minimize the use of power and of paper and specialty media. • Paper minimizes the amount of paper and specialty media needed for a print job. Notes: • Off is the factory default setting. Change the icons and buttons that appear on the printer control panel. Performance may disable Quiet mode...
... Energy/Paper Paper Quiet Mode Off On Run Initial setup Yes No Paper Sizes US Metric Home screen customization Change Language Search Held Jobs Held Jobs USB Drive Bookmarks Jobs by user 108 To Minimize the use of power and of paper and specialty media. • Paper minimizes the amount of paper and specialty media needed for a print job. Notes: • Off is the factory default setting. Change the icons and buttons that appear on the printer control panel. Performance may disable Quiet mode...
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... Energy/Paper, then the factory default setting is Dim. • If Eco-Mode is set to Off or set to Paper, then the factory default setting is Bright. • This menu appears only when an indicator light is installed on the printer control panel. Understanding printer menus Use Home screen customization Eco-Settings Showroom Change Background Output Lighting Normal/Standby Mode Off Dim Bright Alarms Alarm Control Cartridge Alarm Staple Alarm Hole Punch Alarm Timeouts Sleep Mode Disabled 1-180...
... Energy/Paper, then the factory default setting is Dim. • If Eco-Mode is set to Off or set to Paper, then the factory default setting is Bright. • This menu appears only when an indicator light is installed on the printer control panel. Understanding printer menus Use Home screen customization Eco-Settings Showroom Change Background Output Lighting Normal/Standby Mode Off Dim Bright Alarms Alarm Control Cartridge Alarm Staple Alarm Hole Punch Alarm Timeouts Sleep Mode Disabled 1-180...
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... a software program from the print queue when they require unavailable printer options or custom settings. Notes: • Normal is installed. Understanding printer menus Print Settings Setup menu Use Printer Language PCL Emulation PS Emulation Job Waiting On Off Print Area Normal Whole Page 115 To Set the default printer language. When attempting to be moved into the non‑printable area defined by the Normal setting, but the printer clips the image at...
... a software program from the print queue when they require unavailable printer options or custom settings. Notes: • Normal is installed. Understanding printer menus Print Settings Setup menu Use Printer Language PCL Emulation PS Emulation Job Waiting On Off Print Area Normal Whole Page 115 To Set the default printer language. When attempting to be moved into the non‑printable area defined by the Normal setting, but the printer clips the image at...
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... the printer control panel, press • Decrease the resolution setting. • Install additional printer memory. Use of the following : • From the printer control panel, press to proceed with genuine Dell supplies and parts. Network [x] software error [54] Try one or more information, contact your printer, press and simultaneously for about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer back on. • Update the network firmware in the printer or the print server. The printer has detected...
... the printer control panel, press • Decrease the resolution setting. • Install additional printer memory. Use of the following : • From the printer control panel, press to proceed with genuine Dell supplies and parts. Network [x] software error [54] Try one or more information, contact your printer, press and simultaneously for about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer back on. • Update the network firmware in the printer or the print server. The printer has detected...
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... controller board are not reprinted Action a Turn on jam recovery. 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to: Yes No The problem is listed in the Installed Features list? b Print a menu settings page, and then check if the USB or parallel interface card is solved. Troubleshooting 195 Action Yes No Step 2 Check the cable and the ISP connection. USB/parallel interface card does not operate correctly Action Yes No Step 1 Make sure the USB or parallel interface card...
... controller board are not reprinted Action a Turn on jam recovery. 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to: Yes No The problem is listed in the Installed Features list? b Print a menu settings page, and then check if the USB or parallel interface card is solved. Troubleshooting 195 Action Yes No Step 2 Check the cable and the ISP connection. USB/parallel interface card does not operate correctly Action Yes No Step 1 Make sure the USB or parallel interface card...
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.... Step 4 a Check if the ports (USB, serial, or Ethernet) are working and if the cables are trying to print, open the Print dialog and check if you are securely connected to the computer and the printer. b Resend the print job. The problem is solved. Did the job print? If an error message appears on the printer display. Do the jobs print? The problem is solved. Troubleshooting 201 Action Step 4 a Disable the Page Protect feature. From the printer control panel, navigate...
.... Step 4 a Check if the ports (USB, serial, or Ethernet) are working and if the cables are trying to print, open the Print dialog and check if you are securely connected to the computer and the printer. b Resend the print job. The problem is solved. Did the job print? If an error message appears on the printer display. Do the jobs print? The problem is solved. Troubleshooting 201 Action Step 4 a Disable the Page Protect feature. From the printer control panel, navigate...
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... as user: anonymous, and use your email address as the verification of appropriate functionality of the Operating System, application software and hardware drivers to access help tools and information. Appendix 224 Appendix Dell Technical Support Policy Technician‑assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the printer and all Dell‑installed hardware...
... as user: anonymous, and use your email address as the verification of appropriate functionality of the Operating System, application software and hardware drivers to access help tools and information. Appendix 224 Appendix Dell Technical Support Policy Technician‑assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the printer and all Dell‑installed hardware...
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... 131 adjusting Sleep mode 130 adjusting toner darkness 72 AppleTalk menu 96 attaching cables 32 available internal options 14 avoiding jams 67 avoiding paper jams 152 B Bin Setup menu 89 buttons, printer control panel 12 C cables Ethernet 32 USB 32 canceling print job, from computer 77 canceling a print job from a computer 77 from Windows 76 Confidential Print menu 104 Configuration change, some held jobs were not restored [57] 174 configuration information wireless network 37 configurations printer 10 Configure MP menu 83 configuring multiple printers 150 supply notifications, imaging unit...
... 131 adjusting Sleep mode 130 adjusting toner darkness 72 AppleTalk menu 96 attaching cables 32 available internal options 14 avoiding jams 67 avoiding paper jams 152 B Bin Setup menu 89 buttons, printer control panel 12 C cables Ethernet 32 USB 32 canceling print job, from computer 77 canceling a print job from a computer 77 from Windows 76 Confidential Print menu 104 Configuration change, some held jobs were not restored [57] 174 configuration information wireless network 37 configurations printer 10 Configure MP menu 83 configuring multiple printers 150 supply notifications, imaging unit...
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... paper weights supported 67 Parallel [x] menu 98 Parallel port [x] disabled [56] 182 parts checking status 138 checking, using the Embedded Web Server 138 parts and supplies, status of checking, on printer control panel 138 PCL Emul menu 123 PDF menu 122 Personal Identification Number method using 38 port settings configuring 40 PostScript menu 122 PPDS font error [50] 182 preparing to set up the printer on an Ethernet network 36 print irregularities 209 print job canceling from the printer control panel 77 canceling, from computer 77 print quality troubleshooting blank pages...
... paper weights supported 67 Parallel [x] menu 98 Parallel port [x] disabled [56] 182 parts checking status 138 checking, using the Embedded Web Server 138 parts and supplies, status of checking, on printer control panel 138 PCL Emul menu 123 PDF menu 122 Personal Identification Number method using 38 port settings configuring 40 PostScript menu 122 PPDS font error [50] 182 preparing to set up the printer on an Ethernet network 36 print irregularities 209 print job canceling from the printer control panel 77 canceling, from computer 77 print quality troubleshooting blank pages...
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...control panel adjusting brightness 131 factory defaults, restoring 151 indicator light 12 parts 12 Sleep button light 12 using 12 printer control panel, virtual display using the Embedded Web Server 149 printer hard disk disposing of 133 encrypting 135 installing 25 removing 29 wiping 135 printer hard disk encryption 135 printer hard disk memory erasing 135 printer information where to find 8 printer is printing blank pages 213 printer messages [x]‑page jam, clear manual feeder. [250] 164 [x]‑page jam, lift front cover to [paper type] [paper size] load [orientation] 173 Check tray...
...control panel adjusting brightness 131 factory defaults, restoring 151 indicator light 12 parts 12 Sleep button light 12 using 12 printer control panel, virtual display using the Embedded Web Server 149 printer hard disk disposing of 133 encrypting 135 installing 25 removing 29 wiping 135 printer hard disk encryption 135 printer hard disk memory erasing 135 printer information where to find 8 printer is printing blank pages 213 printer messages [x]‑page jam, clear manual feeder. [250] 164 [x]‑page jam, lift front cover to [paper type] [paper size] load [orientation] 173 Check tray...
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... Web page where to find 136 selecting a location for the printer 9 selecting paper 65 Serial [x] menu 100 Serial port [x] disabled [56] 186 serial printing setting up 41 Set Date and Time menu 106 setting paper size 44 paper type 44 TCP/IP address 94 setting the Universal paper size 44 setting up serial printing 41 setting up the printer on an Ethernet network (Macintosh only) 36 on an Ethernet network (Windows only) 36 Setup menu 115 shipping the printer 148 Sleep button printer control panel 12 Sleep mode adjusting 130 SMTP Setup menu 103 software Status Messenger 149 Status...
... Web page where to find 136 selecting a location for the printer 9 selecting paper 65 Serial [x] menu 100 Serial port [x] disabled [56] 186 serial printing setting up 41 Set Date and Time menu 106 setting paper size 44 paper type 44 TCP/IP address 94 setting the Universal paper size 44 setting up serial printing 41 setting up the printer on an Ethernet network (Macintosh only) 36 on an Ethernet network (Windows only) 36 Setup menu 115 shipping the printer 148 Sleep button printer control panel 12 Sleep mode adjusting 130 SMTP Setup menu 103 software Status Messenger 149 Status...
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... remove 175 updating options in printer driver 35 USB port 32 printer control panel 12 USB port [x] disabled [56] 189 USB/parallel interface card troubleshooting 195 using Hibernate mode 131 using recycled paper 128 using the printer control panel 12 Utilities menu 121 V verify print jobs 75 printing from a Macintosh computer 76 printing from Windows 76 vertical voids appear 221 virtual display checking, using Embedded Web Server 149 voids appear 221 volatile memory 133 erasing 134 volatility statement of 133 W wiping the printer hard disk 135 Wireless menu 95 wireless network configuration...
... remove 175 updating options in printer driver 35 USB port 32 printer control panel 12 USB port [x] disabled [56] 189 USB/parallel interface card troubleshooting 195 using Hibernate mode 131 using recycled paper 128 using the printer control panel 12 Utilities menu 121 V verify print jobs 75 printing from a Macintosh computer 76 printing from Windows 76 vertical voids appear 221 virtual display checking, using Embedded Web Server 149 voids appear 221 volatile memory 133 erasing 134 volatility statement of 133 W wiping the printer hard disk 135 Wireless menu 95 wireless network configuration...