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Setting Up Printer (Printer Setup) ...........39
7 Setting the IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
8 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
9 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Windows 69
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10 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Macintosh 117
Using Your Printer ................................... 121
11 Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool . . . 123
12 Print Media Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
13 Loading Print Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
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14 Operator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing 227
15 Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
16 Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
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17 Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
18 Faxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
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Know Your Printer ...................................321
19 Understanding the Tool Box Menus . . . 323
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20 Understanding the Printer Menus. . . . . 359
21 Understanding Your Printer Software (Windows Only) 409
22 Understanding Printer Messages . . . . . 415 23 Printing with Web Services on Devices (WSD) 425
24 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429
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Maintaining Your Printer .......................437
25 Maintaining Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . 439
26 Clearing Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459
Troubleshooting .......................................475
27 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477
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Appendix ...................................................501
B Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions 21
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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Dell 1355cn/1355cnw Multifunction Color Printer User's Guide
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Finding Information
Drivers and Utilities
Quick Reference Guide
Drivers and Utilities
User's Guide
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CAUTION:
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Product Features
This chapter describes the product features and indicates their links.
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About the Printer
Front View
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Rear View
Space Requirements
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Ordering Supplies
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Removing Packaging Material
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Connecting Your Printer
Connecting Printer to Computer or Network
Direct Connection
Network Connection
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Turning On the Printer
Connecting the Telephone Line
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Setting the IP Address
Setting Initial Settings on the Operator Panel
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Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode)
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Verifying the IP Settings
Printing and Checking the Printer Settings Page
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Loading Paper
Loading Print Media in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)
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Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Windows
Identifying Printer Driver Pre-install Status (For Network Connection Setup)
Disabling the firewall before installing your printer
Inserting the Drivers and Utility CD
Direct Connection Setup
For installing host-based printer driver
For installing XML Paper Specification (XPS) printer driver
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Network Connection Setup
Network Printer Setup on a Local Network
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Network Printer Setup on a Remote Network
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Configuring Wireless Settings (Dell 1355cnw Multifunction Color Printer Only)
Using Wizard Setup to Configure Wireless Settings
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Using Advanced Setup to Configure Wireless Settings
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Configure the following:
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For Adhoc mode:
For Infrastructure mode:
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For Adhoc mode:
For Infrastructure mode:
Setting Up for Shared Printing
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Point and Print
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Peer-to-Peer
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Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Macintosh
Installing the Drivers and Software
Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.5 or Later Version(s)
Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.4.11
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Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
Overview
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Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
Setting Up the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
Setting Up From Web Browser
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Setting Up From Operator Panel
Page Display Format
Top Fr ame
Left Frame
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Right Frame
Changing the Settings of the Menu Items
Details of the Menu Items
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Printer Status
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The following pages are displayed in the Printer S tatus menu.
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Out of Paper
When faults such as
Printer Status
Rear Cover is Open
To check the status of the consumables and trays.
Printer Jobs
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Completed Jobs
To check the completed jobs. Up to 20 latest jobs are displayed. Click the
Printer Settings
Printer Settings Report
The Printer Settings Report tab contains the Menu Settings and Reports pages.
Menu Settings
To display the current settings of your printer.
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Menu
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Reports
To print the settings and history information of your printer.
Printer Settings
The Printer Settings tab contains the System Settings, Secure Settings, Copy
System Settings
To configure the basic printer settings.
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Secure Settings
To restrict access to Admin Menu with a password, and to set or change the password.
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Copy Defaults
To configure the Copy settings.
To create your own default Copy settings.
Copy Color Balance
To create your own default Scan settings.
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Fax Defaults
To create your own default Fax settings.
Fax Settings
To configure the basic fax settings.
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Web Link Customization
To specify a link used for ordering consumables, which can be accessed from
Print Server Settings
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E-Mail Alert Setup Page
Print Server Settings
The Print Server Settings tab contains the Basic Information, Port Sta tus, Wireless
, E-Mail Alert, SNMP, and Scan To PC pages.
Basic Information
To configure the basic information of the printer.
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Port Settings
To enable or disable printing connectors and management protocol features.
Wireless LAN (Dell 1355cnw Multifunction Color Printer only)
To configure wireless network settings.
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E-Mail Alert
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SNMP
To configure the detailed settings of SNMP.
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Scan to PC
To specify the client when scanning data.
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Print Volume
Use the Print Volume menu to verify the number of printed pages.
Address Book
The Address Book menu contains the Fax/E-m ail and Server Address pages.
Fax/E-mail
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Address Book (Confirm/Change, Create)
Address Book (Delete)
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FAX Group (Delete)
E-Mail Group - Top Page
To view the e-mail address entries registered on the E-Mail Group page.
E-Mail Group (Confirm/Change, Create)
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E-Mail Group (Delete)
E-Mail Default Setup
To set the default e-mail subject and message.
Server Address
Server Address (Confirm/Change, Create)
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Server Address (Delete)
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Print Media Guidelines
Paper
Paper Characteristics
Recommended Paper
Unacceptable Paper
Selecting Paper
Selecting Preprinted Media and Letterhead
Printing on Letterhead
Loading Letterhead
Selecting Pre-Punched Paper
Envelopes
Labels
Storing Print Media
Identifying Print Media and Specifications
Supported Paper Sizes
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Supported Paper Types
Paper Type Specifications
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Loading Print Media
Capacity
Print Media Dimensions
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Loading an Envelope in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)
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Loading an Envelope in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI)
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Manual Duplex Printing (Windows Printer Driver Only)
The Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)
The Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI)
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Using the Output Tray Extension
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Operator Panel
Using the Operator Panel Buttons
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Printing a Panel Settings Page
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Printing
Tips for Successful Printing
Tips on Storing Print Media
Avoiding Paper Jams
Sending a Job to Print
Canceling a Print Job
Canceling From the Operator Panel
Canceling a Job From the Computer Running Windows
Direct Print Using the USB Storage Device
Supported File Formats
Printing a Report Page
Printing a System Settings Page
Printer Settings
Using the Tool Box to Change the Printer Settings
Adjusting the Language
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Copying
Loading Paper for Copying
Preparing a Document
Making Copies From the Document Glass
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Making Copies From the ADF
Setting Copy Options
Number of Copies
Color
Collated
Reduce/Enlarge
Document Size
Original Type
Lighter/Darker
Sharpness
Auto Exposure
Multiple-Up
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Margin Top/Bottom
Margin Left/Right
Margin Middle
Changing the Default Settings
Setting the Power Saver Timer Option
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Scanning
Scanning Overview
Scanning From the Operator Panel
Scanning Using the TWAIN Driver
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Scanning Using the Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) Driver
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Using a Scanner on the Network
Overview
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Confirming a Login name and Password
Specifying a Destination to Store the Document
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Configuring the Printer Settings
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After you configured settings, go to "Sending the Scanned File on the Network" on page279.
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Sending the Scanned File on the Network
Scanning to USB Storage Device
Sending an E-Mail with the Scanned Image
Setting an E-Mail Address Book
Sending an E-mail With the Scanned File
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Faxing
Using the Numeric Keypad to Enter Characters
Keypad Letters and Numbers
Changing Numbers or Names
Inserting a Pause
Configuring Fax Initial Settings
Setting Your Country
Setting the Printer ID
Setting the Time and Date
Changing the Clock Mode
Setting Sounds
Speaker Volume
Ringer Volume
Specifying the Fax Settings
Changing the Fax Settings Options
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If necessary, repeat steps 5 to 7. 9
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Available Fax Settings Options
You can use the following settings options for configuring the fax system:
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Advanced Fax Settings
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Sending a Fax
Loading an Original Document on the ADF
Loading an Original Document on the Document Glass
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Resolution
Document Type
Lighter/Darker
Sending a Fax Automatically
Sending a Fax Manually
Confirming Transmissions
Automatic Redialing
Sending a Delayed Fax
Sending a Fax from the Driver (Direct Fax)
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Receiving a Fax
About Receiving Modes
Loading Paper for Receiving Faxes
Receiving a Fax Automatically in the Fax Mode
Receiving a Fax Manually in the Telephone Mode
Receiving a Fax Automatically in the Telephone/Fax or Ans/Fax Mode
Receiving a Fax Manually Using an External Telephone
Receiving Faxes Using the DRPD Mode
Receiving Faxes in the Memory
Polling Receive
Automatic Dialing
Speed Dialing
Storing a Number for Speed Dialing
Sending a Fax Using a Speed Dial
Group Dialing
Setting Group Dial
Editing Group Dial
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Sending a Fax Using Group Dialing (Multi-address Transmission)
Printing an Address Book List
Other Ways to Fax
Using the Secure Receiving Mode
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Using an Answering Machine
Using a Computer Modem
Printing a Report
Changing Setting Options
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Understanding the Tool Box Menus
Printer Settings Report
Printer Information
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Menu Settings
To display the current settings of your printer.
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Reports
TCP/IP Settings
Defaults Settings
To display the default scan, fax, and copy settings of the printer.
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To display the basic fax settings.
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Printer Maintenance
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Date & Time
Paper Density
Adjust BTR
Adjust Fuser
Registration Adjustment
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Adjust Altitude
Reset Defaults
Non-Dell Toner
BTR Refresh Mode
Web Link Customization
TCP/IP Settings
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EWS (Embedded Web Server or Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool)
Scan Defaults
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Fax Defaults
To create your own default Fax settings.
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Copy Defaults
To create your own default Copy settings.
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To configure the basic fax settings.
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Diagnosis
Chart Print
Environment Sensor Info
Clean Developer
Refresh Mode
Resetting Defaults
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Understanding the Printer Menus
Defaults Settings
Copy Defaults
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Reduce/Enlarge
inch series
To set the default copy reduction/enlargement ratio.
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Scan Defaults
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Fax Defaults
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USB Print Defaults
Tray Settings
MPF
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Reports/List
Panel Settings
Admin Menu
Phone Book
Network
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Protocol
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Maintenance
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Secure Settings
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Scan to EMail
USB Settings
Panel Language
Panel Lock Function
Enabling the Panel Lock
Disabling the Panel Lock
Resetting Defaults
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Understanding Your Printer Software (Windows Only)
Printer Status Window
Status Monitor Console
Dell Supplies Management System
Software Update
Quick Launch Utility
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Address Book Editor
ScanButton Manager
ScanDirect
User Setup Disk Creating Tool
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Understanding Printer Messages
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Printing with Web Services on Devices (WSD)
Adding Roles of Print Services
Printer Setup
Installing a Printer Driver Using the Add Printer Wizard
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Specifications
Operating System Compatibility
Power Supply
Dimensions
Memory Page Description Language (PDL)/Emulation, Operating System, and Interface
MIB Compatibility
Environment
Cables
Copier Specifications
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Scanner Specifications
Facsimile Specifications
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Maintaining Your Printer
Determining the Status of Supplies
Conserving Supplies
Storing Print Media
Storing Consumables
Replacing Toner Cartridges
Removing the Toner Cartridges
Installing a Toner Cartridge
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Cleaning Inside the Printer
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Cleaning the Color Toner Density (CTD) Sensor
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Adjusting Color Registration
Performing Auto Adjust
Printing the Color Registration Chart
Determining Values
Entering Values
Cleaning the Scanner
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Cleaning the ADF Feed Roller
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Clearing Jams
Avoiding Jams
Identifying the Location of Paper Jams
Clearing Paper Jams From the ADF
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Clearing Paper Jams From the Front of the Printer
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Clearing Paper Jams From the Back of the Printer
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Clearing Paper Jams From the Output Tray
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Troubleshooting
Basic Printer Problems
Display Problems
Printing Problems
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Print Quality Problems
The output is too light
Toner smears or print comes off/Stain on back side
Random spots/Blurred images
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The entire output is blank
Streaks appear on the output
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Pitched color dots
If this trouble comes out, contact Dell.
Vertical blanks
Ghosting
Fog
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Bead-Carry-Out (BCO)
Auger mark
Wrinkled/Stained paper
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The top margins is incorrect
The envelope is C5. Go to action 4a.
Color registration is out of alignment
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Protrudent / Bumpy paper
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Jam
Misfeed jam
Multi-feed jam
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Copy Problem Fax Problems
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Scanning Problems
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Settings Country.
System Admin Menu Fax Settings Modem Speed
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Scanner Driver/Printer Utility Problems
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Other Problems
Contacting Service
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Appendix
Dell Technical Support Policy
Online Services
Warranty and Return Policy
Recycling Information
Contacting Dell
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