Dell 1235cn Maintaining the Cartridge, Replacing the Toner Cartridge, Toner cartridge storage

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MAINTAINING THE CARTRIDGE

Toner cartridge storage

To get the most from the toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines in mind:

•Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until it is ready for use.

•Do not refill the toner cartridge. The printer warranty does not cover damage caused by using a refilled cartridge.

•Store toner cartridges in the same environment as your printer.

Expected cartridge life

The life of the toner cartridge yield depends on the amount of toner that print jobs require. The actual number may also be different depending on the print density of the pages you print on, and the number of pages may be affected by operating environment, printing interval, media type, and media size. If you print a lot of graphics, you may need to change the cartridge more often.

Redistributing toner

When a toner is low, faded or light areas may appear. It is possible that colored images may be printed with incorrect colors due to flawed mixing of toner colors when one of the colored toner cartridges is low on toner. You can temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the toner.

•The toner-related message saying that the toner is low may appear on the display.

1.Using the handle, completely open the front cover.

2.Grasp the handles on the toner cartridge and pull to remove the four cartridges from the printer.

3.Holding both handles on the toner cartridge, thoroughly rock it from side to side to evenly distribute the toner.

If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry

cloth and wash it in cold water. Do not use hot water as it sets the toner onto the fabric.

4.Slide the four toner cartridges back into the printer.

5.Close the front cover. Ensure that the cover is securely latched.

If the front cover is not completely closed, the printer will not operate.

REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE

The printer uses four colors and has a different toner cartridge for each one: yellow (Y), magenta (M), cyan (C), and black (K).

•The status LED and the toner-related message on the display indicates which toner cartridge should be replaced.

•Incoming faxes are saved in memory.

Also, the Dell Toner Management System™ program window appears on the computer indicating you to replace the cartridge.

At this stage, the toner cartridge needs to be replaced. Check the type of toner cartridge for your printer. (See "Ordering supplies" on page 71.)

1.Turn the printer off, then wait a few minutes for the printer to cool.

2.Using the handle, completely open the front cover.

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Setting UP the HardwareMicrosoft Windows System RequirementsMacintosh Operating Free System CPU RAM HDD SpaceConfiguring network protocol via the printer Setting UP the NetworkUsing the SetIP program Installing the driver softwareGetting started Printers Basic Settings Auto continue Entering characters using the number keypadUsing the save modes Getting started Loading Originals Loading originals and print mediaOn the scanner glass ADFSelecting Print Media Type Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Specifications on print mediaMode Size Source Media sizes supported in each modeGuidelines for special print media Media Type GuidelinesPaper Changing the Size of the Paper in the Paper TrayPreprinted Slide the tray 1 back into the printer Feeding the print material manually Setting the Paper Size and TypePrinting on Special Print Materials Copying Changing the Settings for Each CopyCopying Using Special Copy Features Changing the Default Copy SettingsID Card Copying Up or 4-up copyingClone 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optionsSetting up Address Book Changing the default document settingsPrinting sent fax report automatically Speed dial numbersPrinting Address Book Searching Address Book for an entryDeleting a Address Book entry About USB Memory Using USB memory devicePlugging in a USB Memory Device Scanning to a USB Memory DeviceBacking UP Data Printing from a USB Memory DevicePrinting Directly from a Digital Camera Managing USB MemoryDeleting an image file Formatting a USB memory deviceAdjusting the Color Contrast MaintenancePrinting Reports Printing a reportCleaning the outside Cleaning Your PrinterCleaning the inside Clearing MemoryPlug in the power cord and turn the printer on White sheet ADF Sheet Scanner glass Scanner lid Cleaning the scan unitReplacing the Toner Cartridge Maintaining the CartridgeToner cartridge storage Expected cartridge lifeMaintenance Replacing the Imaging Unit Replacing the Waste Toner Container To access Embedded Web Service Maintenance PartsManaging Your Printer from the Website Checking the PRINTER’S Serial NumberTips for Avoiding Paper Jams TroubleshootingClearing Document Jams Exit misfeedRoller misfeed Clearing Paper JamsTray Fuser unit areaFuser lever Paper exit areaTroubleshooting Understanding Display Messages Meaning Suggested SolutionsOpen Heat Error Network ErrorNot Assigned Page/Cancel Job Over Heat ErrorStop Pressed Stop/Clear has been Wrong ConfigContinue or Black Only Or Continue or BlackPrinting problems Solving Other ProblemsCondition Suggested Solutions Condition Possible Suggested Solutions CausePrinting quality problems White Spots DropoutsVertical lines Color or BlackCopying problems Dell Scan Manager problems Scanning problemsCommon Macintosh problems Fax problemsCommon Windows problems Ordering supplies HOW to PurchaseSupplies TypeGeneral Specifications SpecificationsCopier Specifications Printer SpecificationsScanner Specifications Facsimile Specifications Glossary Ethernet ITU-T No chartEtherTalk Fuser UnitModem MAC addressNetWare OriginalsToner Cartridge Subnet MaskUNC Path WatermarkIndex Clock mode 20 control panel 12 copyingReceiving modes 41 redialing Page Software section Contents Sharing the Printer Locally For a USB-connected Select Typical installation for a local printer. Click Next Installing Printer SoftwareInstalling Software for Local Printing Select Custom installation. Click Next Custom InstallationInstalling Printer Software in Windows Installing Software for Network Printing Custom Installation Reinstalling Printer Software Removing Printer Software Select the components you want to reinstall and click NextSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printing a DocumentSelect Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon Printer SettingsPrinting to a file PRN Paper Tab Layout TabGraphic Tab Color ModeUsing Help Using a Favorite SettingOther Options Tab About TabPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Advanced PrintingPrinting Booklets Printing PostersPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document Printing on Both Sides of PaperFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size NoneUsing an Existing Watermark Using WatermarksCreating a Watermark Editing a WatermarkWhat is an Overlay? Using OverlaysUsing a Page Overlay Creating a New Page OverlaySetting Up a Client Computer Setting Up a Host ComputerCheck the Share this printer box Double-clickPrinters and FaxesSmarthru Office Using SmarThru OfficeStarting SmarThru Office Quick Start GuideProfile SettingScan Select File Send to Send By E-mailScanning Using the WIA Driver Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled SoftwareSettings, Control Panel, and then Scanners and Cameras Windows XPPrinter Status Monitor Printer Settings UtilityDell Toner Re-order application Firmware Update UtilityUninstalling software Installing SoftwareSelect Easy Install and click Install. Easy Install is Select Uninstall and click UninstallFor a Network-connected Setting Up the PrinterFor a USB-connected Click Add on the Printer ListPrinting a Document Changing Printer SettingsPrinting Graphics Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperStart Applications and click Image Capture ScanningScanning with USB Index TWAIN, scan REV
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