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	2	Features of your new laser printer
	5	Safety information
INTRODUCTION	10	Printer overview
10	10	Front view
	10	Rear view
	11	Control panel overview
	12	Understanding the control panel
	12	LEDs
	12	Stop button
	13	Supplied software
	13	Printer driver features
	13	Printer driver
GETTING STARTED	14	Setting up the hardware
14	14	Printing a demo page
	14	System requirements
	14	Microsoft® Windows®
	15	Macintosh
	15	Installing the software
	16	printer's basic settings
	16	Altitude adjustment
	16	Using the save modes
	16	Auto continue

SELECTING AND LOADING PRINT MEDIA

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17Selecting print media

18Specifications on print media

19Guidelines for special print media

20Changing the size of the paper in the paper tray

22Printing on special print materials

22Adjusting the output support

22Setting the paper size and type

BASIC PRINTING	23	Printing a document
23 23		Canceling a print job
MAINTENANCE	24	Printing reports
24	24	Cleaning your printer
	24	Cleaning the outside
	24	Cleaning the inside
	26	Maintaining the cartridge
	26	Toner cartridge storage
	26	Expected cartridge life
	26	Redistributing toner
	27	Replacing the toner cartridge
	28	Replacing the Imaging Unit
	29	Replacing the waste toner container
	30	Maintenance parts

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Contents Color Laser Printer Features of your new laser printer Special FeaturesAbout this USER’S Guide Convention Description ExampleQuick Install Guide Finding More InformationOnline User’s Guide Printer Driver HelpSafety information Important Safety Symbols and PrecautionsAWG American Wire Gauge Page Contents Solving other problems Printing problemsPrinting quality problems How to purchaseIntroduction Printer OverviewFront view Rear view This chapter includesControl Panel Overview Status LEDUnderstanding the Control Panel LEDsStop button Status Toner Colors LED DescriptionPrinter Driver Features ContentsFeature Windows Macintosh Supplied SoftwareSetting UP the Hardware Getting startedPrinting a Demo System RequirementsInstalling the Software Mac OS10.3 ~ Mac OS XPrinters Basic Settings Altitude adjustmentUsing the save modes Auto continueSelecting and loading print media Selecting Print MediaSpecifications on print media Type Size Dimensions Weighta CapacitybGuidelines for special print media Media Type GuidelinesChanging the Size of the Paper in the Paper Tray Selecting and loading print media Adjusting the Output Support Setting the Paper Size and TypePrinting on Special Print Materials Select Printers and FaxesPrinting a Document Canceling a Print JOBBasic printing Maintenance Cleaning Your PrinterCleaning the outside Cleaning the insidePlug in the power cord and turn the printer on Maintaining the Cartridge Toner cartridge storageExpected cartridge life Redistributing tonerReplacing the Toner Cartridge Replacing the Imaging Unit Replacing the Waste Toner Container Maintenance Parts Items Yield AverageClearing Paper Jams TroubleshootingTips for Avoiding Paper Jams Fuser lever Solving Other Problems Printing problemsCondition Suggested Solutions Condition Possible Suggested Solutions CausePrinting quality problems Toner specks DropoutsWhite Spots Vertical linesMisformed CharactersSolid Color or Black pagesPrinting. If the message appears in Ready Common Windows problemsCommon Macintosh problems Ordering supplies and accessories HOW to PurchaseSupplies Type Average Yield Part NumberSpecifications General SpecificationsPrinter Specifications Glossary ADFFDI LED TCP/IP Index LEDPage Software section Contents Sharing the Printer Locally Installing Printer Software Installing Software for Local PrintingCustom Installation Reinstalling Printer Software Select the components you want to reinstall and click NextRemoving Printer Software NextPrinting a Document Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down listSelect Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon Printer SettingsPrinting to a file PRN Layout Tab Paper TabType Color ModeGraphics Tab Extras Tab Advanced OptionsWatermark OverlayUsing a Favorite Setting Using HelpAbout Tab Printer TabAdvanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingPrinting Posters Printing BookletsPrinting on Both Sides of Paper Printing a Reduced or Enlarged DocumentFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size NoneUsing Watermarks Using an Existing WatermarkCreating a Watermark Editing a WatermarkUsing Overlays What is an Overlay?Using a Page Overlay Creating a New Page OverlaySetting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client ComputerCheck the Share this printer box Double-clickPrinters and FaxesPrinter Status Monitor Using the Dell Toner Management SystemPrinter Settings Utility Dell Toner Re-order application Printer driver Installing SoftwareSetting Up the Printer Printing a Document Changing Printer SettingsPrinting Paper Printer FeaturesGraphics Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Index Windows Watermark create 16 delete 16 edit 16 print REV