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Print Media Guidelines

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Smoothness

The degree of paper smoothness directly affects print quality. If the paper is too rough, the toner does not fuse to the paper properly, resulting in poor print quality. If the paper is too smooth, it can cause paper feeding problems. Smoothness between 150 and 250 Sheffield points produces the best print quality.

Moisture Content

The amount of moisture in the paper affects both print quality and the ability of the multifunction printer to feed the paper properly. Leave the paper in its original packaging until you are ready to use it. This limits the exposure of the paper to moisture changes that can degrade its performance.

Grain Direction

Grain refers to the alignment of the paper fibers in a sheet of paper. Grain is either grain long, running the length of the paper, or grain short, running the width of the paper. For 60 to 135 g/m2 (16 to 36 lb bond)

paper, grain long fibers are recommended. For papers heavier than 135 g/m2 (36 lb bond), grain short is preferred.

Fiber Content

Most high-quality xerographic paper is made from 100% chemically pulped wood. Paper containing fibers such as cotton possess characteristics that can result in degraded paper handling.

Recommended Paper

To ensure the best print quality and feed reliability, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic paper. Business papers designed for general business use also provide acceptable print quality. Only use paper able to withstand high temperatures without discoloring, bleeding, or releasing hazardous emissions. The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the paper you have chosen is acceptable for laser printers.

Always print several samples before buying large quantities of any type of print media. When choosing any print media, you should consider the weight, fiber content, and color.

Unacceptable Paper

The following paper types are not recommended for use with the multifunction printer:

￿Chemically treated papers used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as carbonless papers, carbonless copy paper (CCP), or no carbon required (NCR) paper

￿Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the multifunction printer

￿Preprinted papers that can be affected by the temperature in the printer fuser unit

￿Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater than ±0.09 in., such as optical character recognition (OCR) forms

In some cases, you can adjust registration with your software program to successfully print on these forms.

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Contents Dell Multifunction Color Laser Printer 3115cn Users Guide ADF United States Government Restricted Rights Finding Information Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Finding Information Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool For Internet Explorer 6.0/7.0 Display Format Changing the Settings of Menu Items TCP/IP Printer Status Printer Settings ECP Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool Tiff TTN2 Pstn Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool Printer Settings ECP Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool Tiff TTN2 Sets Pstn as the line type Printer Maintenance Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool Print Server Settings Ssid Http Print Server Settings 10BASE-T TCP/IP IPX/SPX NCP Snmp ·IPX Other Features Copy Printer Settings Mail Address Server Address Top Phone Book Print Volume Tray Settings About Your Multifunction Printer Automatic Document Feeder ADF Operator Panel Power Saver Mode2Installing the Print Cartridges Installing the Print CartridgesInstalling the Print Cartridges Installing the Print Cartridges Installing the Print Cartridges Choosing the Right Cable Connecting Your Multifunction PrinterConnecting the Multifunction Printer Locally Turn On the Multifunction Printer Connecting the Multifunction Printer to the Network Ethernet port Assign an IP Address Print and Check the System SettingsVerify the IP Settings Connecting the Telephone LineConnecting Your Multifunction Printer Page Enterprise Console Management Modules Installing Optional Modules Installing Optional Modules Installing Optional Modules Windows 2000/Windows NT When Using PCL DriverMicrosoft Windows Vista Mac OS When Using PS DriverInstalling a Duplexer Installing Optional Modules When Using PCL Driver When Using PS Driver Enterprise x64 Edition Installing a Memory CardInstalling Optional Modules When Using PCL Driver Click Apply, and then click OK Close the Printers dialog box Installing the Dell Multi-Protocol Card IPv6 Windows Vista Confirming the Installation of the Multi-Protocol Card Installing the Dell Wireless Printer Adapter 3310 USBInstalling Optional Modules Wireless Installation using USB connection Installing Optional Modules Installing Optional Modules Installing Optional Modules Installing Optional Modules Installing Optional Modules Installing Optional Modules Installing Optional Modules Installing Optional Modules Installing Optional Modules Installing Optional Modules Installing Optional Modules Wireless Installation using wireless connection For Windows Server Installing Optional Modules Installing Optional Modules Installing Optional Modules For Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol network For example For Fixed IP network For example, http//1.2.3.5 For Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol network For example, http//168.254.1.1 For Fixed IP network For example, http//1.2.3.5 Access point Infrastructure, Dhcp network Installing Optional Modules Access point Infrastructure, Fixed IP network For example, IP Subnet mask For example, http//192.168.1.2 Confirming the Installation of the Wireless Printer Adapter Paper Paper CharacteristicsPrint Media Guidelines Unacceptable Paper Recommended PaperSelecting Preprinted Forms and Letterhead Selecting PaperSelecting Pre-punched Paper Printing on LetterheadSelecting Transparencies TransparenciesEnvelopes Labels Print Media Sizes and Support Identifying Print Media Sources and SpecificationsStoring Print Media Print Media Supported Setup Paper Type Loading Print Media in Standard and Optional Trays Loading Print MediaLoading Print Media Loading Letterhead Multipurpose Feeder Print Media DimensionsLoading the Multipurpose Feeder CapacityLoading Print Media Loading Envelopes Using the Multipurpose FeederLinking Trays Using the Duplex FunctionUsing Booklet Print Using the Output Tray Using the Output Tray Extension Operator Panel Using the Operator Panel ButtonsPrinting a Panel Settings Using the Operator Panel to Change System Settings System SettingsPrinting a System Settings System Settings Initializing Nvram for Network Settings Resetting DefaultsUnderstanding Menus Reduce/Enlarge Sharpness Auto Fit Collated Copy Defaults Using the Scan MenusScan to Email Scan to NetworkColor Scan to ApplicationFile Format Document Size ResolutionOriginal Type Contrast Lighter/DarkerSharpness Using the Fax Menus Group Dial Polling Receive Delayed StartOnHook Stored Print Using the Job Status MenusFax Defaults Using the Setup Menus Understanding Menus Tray Reports System SettingsJob History Admin MenuPaper Size Print LanguagePaper Tray Sided Print OrientationFont Binding EdgeSymbol Set Font Size Quantity Font PitchForm Line Hex Dump Draft ModeImage Enhance LineTermination Default ColorPS Error Report Paper Select Mode Wired NetworkPS Job Time-Out EthernetTCP/IP LPD ProtocolIPX/SPX Adobe Protocol IP Filter IPv4Initialize NVM Wireless/Reset Wireless Wireless NetworkWireless/Status Protocol IPP IPX/SPX Parallel Settings Interval Timer Fax SettingsInt. of Redial Number of RedialAns Select Auto Answer FaxAuto Ans. Ans/FAX Ring Tone VolumeLine Monitor Line TypeRemote Receive DM PreventionRemote Rcv Tone Duplex PrintSend Header Name Send HeaderLocal Name Drpd PatternFwd. Settings Num Forward SettingsFwd. Set Print Prefix DialDiscard Size Prefix Dial NumColor Fax Extel Hook ThreshPower Saver Mode2 Fwd. Error PrintPower Saver Timer CountryAlert Tone Auto ResetUnderstanding Menus Time-Out Clock SettingsAuto Log Print Mm/inchBanner Sheet Print IDPrint Text Fax Broadcast Fax ActivityFax Transmit Substitute Tray Protocol MonitorRAM Disk Paper Density Adjust BTRAdjust Fuser Auto Reg Adjust Clear Storage Color Reg AdjustInit Print Meter Non-DELL Toner Adjust AltitudeCopy/Scan/Fax Lock/Change Password Panel Lock/Change PasswordPanel Lock/Panel Lock Set Copy/Scan/Fax Lock/Copy/Scan/Fax SetSpeed Dial Secure Receive/Change PasswordSecure Receive/Secure Receive Set Address Book Panel LanguageServer Address Fax PendingDisabling Panel Lock Setting of Panel LockUnderstanding Menus Printing Status Window Understanding Your Multifunction Printer SoftwareStatus Window Status Monitor ConsoleSoftware Update Printer Settings UtilityUser Setup Disk Creating Tool ScanButton Manager Address Book EditorDell ScanCenter Tips for Successful Printing PrintingSending a Job to Print Tips on Storing Print MediaCanceling a Job From the Computer Running Windows Canceling a Print JobCanceling From the Printer Operator Panel Printing a Font Sample List Printing a ReportPrinting and Deleting Held Jobs Using the Print and Hold FunctionPrinting Held and Proof Print Jobs Store PrintSecure Print Proof PrintCopying Making Copies From the Document Feeder Glass Copying Making Copies From the ADF Color Original Type Color Saturation Auto Fit 2Sided Multiple-Up Poster Copying Margin Image RepeatCollated Changing the Default SettingsSetting the Power Saver Timer Option Scanning Overview ScanningScanning From Operator Panel Scanning Using the Windows Image Acquisition WIA Driver Scanning Sharing a Folder From Your Computer Using a Scanner on the NetworkScanning Scanning Scanning Setting Up the Address Book Page Scanning Scanning Scan to Computer/Server Through Wireless Setup Sharing a Folder With Sub-folder From Your Computer Start to send the scanned file on the Network Setting ProblemsLocate the IP Address of Your Computer Create a Password for Your User Login AccountStart to send e-mail with the scanned file Setting E-Mail AlertRegistering a New User Setting Problems Setting the Machine ID FAX Languages Setting ProcedureKeypad Letters and Numbers Using the Number Keypad to Enter CharactersChanging Numbers or Names Inserting a PauseChanging the Clock Mode Setting the Time and DateSetting Sounds Speaker, Ringer, Key Sounds and Alarm SoundsSpecifying the Fax Settings Sending a Delayed FaxSpeaker Volume Changing the Fax Settings Options· PBX Available Fax Settings OptionsDrpd Advanced Fax SettingsModem Speed Loading an Original Document Sending a FaxLighter/Darker Adjusting the Document ResolutionOriginal Type Confirming Transmissions Sending a Fax AutomaticallySending a Fax Manually Automatic Redialing Example ProcedureSending a Fax from the driver Direct Fax Transmission image quality Receiving a Fax Receiving Automatically in the Fax ModeAbout Receiving Modes Loading Paper for Receiving FaxesReceiving Automatically in the TEL/FAX or Ans/FAX Mode Receiving Manually in the Tel ModeReceiving Manually Using an External Telephone Receiving Faxes Using the Drpd ModeChanges in the menu for color fax settings Setting the Color Fax FunctionColor Fax Conditions faxing in colorAutomatic Dialing Sending a Fax Using a Speed DialSpeed Dialing Storing a Number for Speed DialingEditing Group Dial Numbers Setting Group DialGroup Dialing Printing a Speed Dial List Using the Secure Receiving ModeOther Ways to Fax Printing a Report Changing Setting OptionsUsing an Answering Machine Using a Computer Modem Networking Wired Network-connected PrinterAbout Sharing the Multifunction Printer on a Network Locally-shared PrinterSetting Up the Locally Shared Printer Point and Print Peer-to-Peer Configuring Network Parameters on the Operator Panel Setting Up a Network-connected PrinterConfiguring TCP/IP Printing a Network ConfigurationSetting Network Protocols Static Addressing Dynamic Addressing BOOTP/DHCPResetting the Network Interface Card Restoring the Network ConfigurationUnderstanding Fonts Weight and styleTypefaces and fonts Pitch and Point SizeBitmapped and Scalable Fonts Resident Fonts PCL 5/PCL Carta Goudy Bold ITC Lubalin Graph Demi Symbol Sets for PCL 5/PCL Symbol SetsISO 6 Ascii NNN-NNN Understanding Multifunction Printer MessagesSee Clearing Jams YYY Understanding Multifunction Printer Messages ADF Yymmddhhmmss Understanding Multifunction Printer Messages Avoiding Jams Clearing JamsIdentifying the Location of Paper Jams Removing Print Jams from the ADF Removing Print Jams From the Multipurpose Feeder Clearing Jams Removing Print Jams From the Standard Tray Clearing Jams Removing Print Jams From the Fuser Unit Clearing Jams Clearing Jams Removing Print Jams From the Optional Duplexer Clearing Jams Removing Print Jams From the Optional Feeder Clearing Jams Clearing Jams Page Installing a Printer Driver Using the Add Printer Wizard Printing With Web Services for Devices WSDPrinter Setup Conserving Supplies Maintaining Your Multifunction PrinterDetermining the Status of Supplies Ordering Supplies Removing the Used Print Cartridge Storing ConsumablesReplacing Print Cartridges Installing a New Print Cartridge Maintaining Your Multifunction Printer Replacing the Fuser Unit Removing the Used Fuser Unit Maintaining Your Multifunction Printer Installing a New Fuser Unit Maintaining Your Multifunction Printer Removing the Used Separator Roller in Tray Replacing Separator RollersMaintaining Your Multifunction Printer Installing the New Separator Roller in the Tray Removing the Used Separator Roller Inside the Multifunction Printer Align the hole of the new separator roller with the axle Replacing the Transfer Belt Unit Removing the Used Transfer Belt Unit Installing a New Transfer Belt Unit Maintaining Your Multifunction Printer Determining Values Adjusting Color RegistrationPrinting the Color Registration Chart Entering Values Cleaning the scannerCleaning the Roller in the ADF Maintaining Your Multifunction Printer Removing the Optional 550-Sheet Paper Feeder Removing OptionsRemoving Options Removing the Optional Duplexer Removing Options Removing the Optional Memory Card Removing Options Removing the Optional Multi-Protocol Card Removing Options Removing the Wireless Printer Adapter Removing Options Close the control board cover and turn the screw clockwise OS Compatibility Printer SpecificationsMemory Power SupplyDimensions Environmental Cables Copier SpecificationFacsimile Specifications Scanner SpecificationPrinter Specifications Safety Information Regulatory Information Safety and Regulatory InformationIndustry Canada Compliance Statement FCC InformationEuropean Community EC Directives Conformity Avis de Conformité aux Normes de lindustrie du CanadaCE Notice European Union CE Mark NoticeInformación NOM únicamente para México Noise Emissions LevelsEnergy Star Compliance Laser NoticeEnergy Star Safety and Regulatory Information Safety and Regulatory Information Contacting Dell AppendixDell Technical Support Policy Warranty and Return Policy
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