Dell 2150cn/2150cdn Color Printer Users Guide
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Setting up the Printer Printer Setup
Preparing Printer Hardware
Setting the IP Address
Installing Printer Drivers on the Macintosh Computers
Using Your Printer Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
Print Media Guidelines 209
Printing
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Know Your Printer Understanding the Tool Box Menus 259
Understanding the Printer Menus 283
Understanding Your Printer Software
Understanding Fonts
Maintaining Your Printer
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide
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Appendix
Before Beginning
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United States Government Restricted Rights
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Dell Supplies Management System window appears
Dell 2150cn/2150cdn Color Printer Users Guide
Dell 2150cn/2150cdn Color Printer Users Guide
My Users Guide
Finding Information
Quick Reference Guide
Setup diagram
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Stored Print
Product Features
Duplex Printing Duplex Print
Multiple Up in the Layout tab N-up
Print Adapter Wireless Print
Front View
About the Printer
Front and Rear View
Rear View
Space Requirements
Securing the Printer
Operator Panel
Ordering Supplies
Dell Supplies Management System window appears
About the Printer
Setting up the Printer Printer Setup
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Removing Tape
Preparing Printer Hardware
Removing the Print Head Device PHD Ribbons
Installing the Toner Cartridges
Close the toner access cover
Preparing Printer Hardware
Installing the Optional Memory Module
Installing Optional Accessories
Installing Optional Accessories
Installing Optional Accessories
When Using the Tool Box
Printing Printer Settings Report
When Using the Operator Panel
Reports page appears
Updating Your Driver to Detect Memory Module
Click start → Printers and Faxes
Installing the Optional 250-Sheet Feeder
Click Start → Control Panel → Printers
Installing Optional Accessories
Installing Optional Accessories
Set button
Updating Your Driver to Detect 250-Sheet Feeder
Specification
Installing the Optional Wireless Adapter
WPS
Ensure that the printer is turned off
Installing the Optional Wireless Adapter
Click Wireless adapter
Printing Printer Settings Report
Confirm that the Network Wireless section exists
Determining the Wireless Network Settings
Wireless
Configuring the Optional Wireless Adapter
Settings
Security
Click Guided Setup
Using Wizard Setup to Configure a Wireless Adapter
Click Connect Your Printer
Select Wireless Connection, and then click the Next button
Operator Panel Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
Using Advanced Setup to Configure a Wireless Adapter
Wireless Connection window appears
Click Guided Setup Click Connect Your Printer
Advanced Configuration Tool starts
WPS-PIN
WPS-PBC
Operator Panel
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
For Dhcp network
Click the Add button to display Wireless network properties
Installing Optional Accessories
Installing Optional Accessories
Installing Optional Accessories
Do either of the following
For Fixed IP networks
Click the Advanced button
Installing Optional Accessories
Installing Optional Accessories
Click Advanced
Click Add to display Wireless network properties
Installing Optional Accessories
Installing Optional Accessories
USB
Connecting Your Printer
Direct Connection
Connecting Printer to Computer or Network
Network Connection
Turning on the Printer
Assigning an IP Address
Setting the IP Address
When Using the Easy Setup Navigator
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen
When Using the Operator Panel
Click IP Configuration
Tool Box opens
When Using the Tool Box
Click the Printer Maintenance tab
Verifying the Settings Using Printer Settings Report
Verifying the IP Settings
Verifying the Settings Using Ping Command
Setting the IP Address
Loading Paper
Loading Paper
Loading Paper
Loading Paper
Identifying Printer Driver Pre-install Status
Installing Printer Drivers on the Windows Computers
Click Start and click Help and Support
Disabling Firewall Before Installing Printer Software
Inserting the Drivers and Utility CD
For installing PCL printer driver
Direct Connection Setup
For installing XML Paper Specification XPS printer driver
Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → Run, enter
Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 64-bit Edition
Click Start→ Devices and Printers Click Add a printer
Network Printer Setup on a Local Network
Network Connection Setup
For installing XML Paper Specification XPS printer driver
Extract the following zip file to your desired location 100
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Extract the following zip file to your desired location 102
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows 7 or Windows 7 64-bit Edition
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Before Installation
Network Printer Setup on a Remote Network
Select Enabled, and then click OK Restart the computer
For Windows 7, click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Run
For Windows XP
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Select Security
Click Start→ Control Panel
Right-clickRemote Registry and select Properties
Click Administrative Tools
Move the slider to the bottom, and then click OK
Disable Simple File Sharing
Click Yes in the User Account Control dialog box
Click start→ Control Panel Select Appearance and Themes
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Installing the Printer Driver
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Click start→ Printers and Faxes
Setting Up for Shared Printing
Windows Vista or Windows Vista 64-bit Edition
Click Start→ Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers
Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers
Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 64-bit Edition
Click Change Sharing Options if exists
Click Start→ Devices and Printers
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Point and Print
Close My Network Places
Click Install driver
Print a test page to verify installation
On the General tab, click Print Test
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Peer-to-Peer
Click Next
Click start→ Printers and Faxes Click Add a Printer
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Click Add a Printer to launch the Add Printer wizard
For example \\server host name\shared printer name
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When Using a USB connection
Installing the Drivers and Software
Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.5 or
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Select Dell 2150cn Color Printer for Print Using
When Using IP Printing
When Using Bonjour
Open the System Preferences, and click Print & Fax
Click Default Browser in the Printer Browser dialog box
Start Printer Setup Utility
Adding a Printer on Mac OS X
Click IP Printer in the Printer Browser dialog box
Start the Printer Setup Utility
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When Using Rendezvous Bonjour
Select LPD/LPR for Printer Type
All the optional accessories are verified as installed
Configuring Settings
Mac OS X 10.5 or
Mac OS X 10.3.9 or
Installing the Printer Driver
Setup Overview
Operation on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 WS/5 Client
Click Continue in the Completed System Preparation window
Click Administration
Setting Up the Queue
Click Add Printer
Select USB Printer #1 from the Device menu
Uninstalling the Printer Driver
Setting the Default Queue
Specifying the Printing Options
Select Applications→ System Tools→ Terminal
Operation on Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop
Printer driver is uninstalled
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Select Hardware on YaST Control Center, and select Printer
Specify the required settings, and click Continue 132
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Setting is complete. Execute printing from the application
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For network connections Click Add
Add New Printer Configuration dialog box opens
Connection Wizard dialog box opens
Printer name is displayed in the Determine Connection list
Specify the required settings, and click Continue 136
You can set the default queue when you add the printer
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Printer driver is uninstalled 138
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Using Your Printer
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Overview
When Using the Operator Panel
Printer Settings
Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
Printer Status
Printer Jobs
Copy Printer Settings
Print Server Settings
Print Volume
Tray Settings
Setting Up From Web Browser
Setting Up the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
Online Help
Order Supplies at Contact Dell Support at
For Firefox 2.0 or Later Setting Up the Display Language
Setting the IP Address of the Printer to Non-Proxy
Select Options from the Tools menu
English en or English/United States en-us
If you are using Firefox 2.0, do one of the following
Click Connection → Settings
Select the Automatic proxy configuration URL check box
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Top Frame
Setting Up From Operator Panel
Display Format
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Left Frame
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Right Frame
Buttons in the Right Frame
Restore
Changing the Settings of the Menu Items
Settings Button
Details of the Menu Items
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TCP/IP
Purpose
Printer Status
To check the status of the consumables, trays, and covers
Values
Printing Speed Displays the printing speed
Printer Events
Printer Information
Completed Jobs
Job List
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Displays the job ID
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Printer Settings Report
To display the current settings of the operator panel menus
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To configure the basic printer settings
Printer Settings
To print various types of reports and lists
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To change USB settings on your printer
Termination Default Color
To change the PCL settings
Panel Lock Purpose
Enhancement Hex Dump
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Login Error Purpose
Set Available Time Purpose
Secure Job Expiration Purpose
Printer Maintenance
To specify the paper density
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To specify the temperature settings value for the fuser
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Clear Storage All Clear
To use toner cartridge of another manufacturer
Secure
Document
Print Server Reports
To specify the clock settings
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Select Reorder Sets a URL to be linked to Order Supplies at
Displays the MAC address of the printer
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TCP/IP
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Server address via Dhcp
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Displays the secondary Wins server address
Secondary Server
IPP
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IPsec Settings Protocol Displays the protocol status
Displays IKE authentication
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Print Server Settings
To configure the basic information of the printer
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Manually sets the primary Wins server address
Manually sets the secondary backup Wins server address
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Enabling Printing From a Specified User
IP Filter Setup Procedure
Select Permit
Select Reject 188
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To configure the detailed settings of Bonjour
Mail Alert Mail List
Select Alerts for Supplies Alerts List
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To configure the detailed settings of Snmp
Community
Name Name Read
Name Read Only*1 Community
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Read/Write*1
Name Read/Write*1 Community
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Device
To specify the maximum number of devices
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Settings No Security
Infrastructure MAC Address
Security Encryption
WPA-PSK
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Security
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SSL/TLS Generate Self-Signed Certificate Purpose
To generate a self-signed certificate
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SSL/TLS Certificate Details Purpose
Select the check box to enable the PFS setting
Sets IKE authentication. IKE is fixed to Pre
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Shared Key
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Copy Printer Settings Report
Copy Printer Settings
Print Volume
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To edit the print meter setting for each user
Dell ColorTrack
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List
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Size Y tray
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Size X tray
Size*1
Weight
Paper Characteristics
Print Media Guidelines
Paper
Fiber Content
Moisture Content
Recommended Paper
Smoothness
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Unacceptable Paper
Selecting Paper
Selecting Pre-Punched Paper
Selecting Pre-Printed Media and Letterheads
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Printing on a Letterhead Pre-Printed and Pre-Punched Paper
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Envelopes
Labels
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When printing on labels
Storing Print Media
Supported Paper Sizes
Identifying Print Media and Specifications
Do not place anything on top of the print media packages
Following tables show print media information
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Paper Type Specifications
Supported Paper Types
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Loading Print Media
Print Media Dimensions
Capacity
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Loading Print Media
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Loading Print Media
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Envelope #10
Monarch or DL
Loading Letterhead Pre-Printed and Pre-Punched Paper
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Loading Print Media in the SSF
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Loading an Envelope in the SSF
Envelope #10, Monarch, or DL
Loading Print Media
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Using the SSF
Linking Trays
Operator Panel
Using the Operator Panel Buttons
Menu button
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Printing a Panel Settings
Cancel button
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Printing
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Tips on Storing Print Media
Tips for Successful Printing
Avoiding Paper Jams
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Sending a Job to Print
Canceling a Print Job
Canceling a Job From the Operator Panel
Canceling a Job From the Taskbar
Canceling a Job From a Computer Running Windows
Canceling a Job From the Desktop
Duplex Printing
Click OK
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Using Booklet Print Dell 2150cn and 2150cdn Models
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Using the Stored Print Function
Private MailBox Print
Secure Print
Public MailBox Print
Proof Print
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Storing Print Jobs
Printing the Stored Jobs
Deleting Stored Jobs
Printing a Report
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Printing Font Sample List
Printer Settings
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Using the Operator Panel to Change the Printer Settings
Printing
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Resetting Defaults
Using the Operator Panel
Adjusting the Language
To display a different language on the operator panel
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Know Your Printer
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Printer Settings Report
To display the system information of the printer
To display the menu settings of the printer
Menu Settings
System Settings Power Saver Timer Sleep
Power Saver Timer Deep
Out of Paper Alert Tone
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Reports
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Printer Maintenance
TCP/IP Settings
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System Settings
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Date & Time
Restart printer to apply new settings
To specify the date and time
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To specify the paper density settings
Color Registration Adjustment
Settingschanges
Paper Density
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Reset Defaults
Adjust Altitude
Adjust Altitude Meter Meters
Non-Dell Toner
Initialize Print Meter
Initialize Print Meter
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Optional 250-sheet feeder
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To configure TCP/IP settings
IP Address AutoIP* Mode
Configuration Web Tool
Network Settings
Displays the server settings for the Dell Printer
Diagnosis
Machine Check
Chart Print
To check the operation of the printer components
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Click Start to operate the Regi Clutch
Paper Wrinkle Check Mode
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Environment Sensor Info
Clean Developer
Resetting Defaults
Refresh Mode
Clean Developer Click Start to stir the toner
Click System Section button
Printer restarts automatically to apply the settings 282
Report / List
Understanding the Printer Menus
Admin Menu
To specify the default paper tray
To specify the settings for PCL
To specify the default paper size
Mm series
To specify how text and graphics are oriented on
Inch series
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Envelope #10 Monarch Custom Size
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To specify a symbol set for a specified font
To specify the font size for scalable typographic fonts
To specify the font pitch for scalable mono spaced fonts
Pitch and Point Size
To set the number of lines in a
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Purpose Values
Orientation
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Black Prints in the black and white mode
To add the line termination commands
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Add-LF
To confirm the wireless communication status
Wireless Status
Network
Ethernet
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Wireless Setup
To configure the wireless network interface
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Reset Wireless
IPv4 Mode
IP Mode Dual Stack
IPv6 Mode
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Protocol
IPsec Disable
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IPv4 Get IP Address AutoIP
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IP Filter
Reset LAN
Ieee
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Power Saver Timer
USB Settings
To specify the time for transition to power saver mode
USB Port
Fault Time-out
Auto Reset
Job Time-out
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To specify the date and time formats
Date & Time
Audio Tone
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Mm / inch
Def. Paper Size
Print ID
Auto Log Print
Banner Sheet
Print Text
RAM Disk
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Substitute Tray
Sets the available time for the Print service
Set Avail. Time
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Secure Job Exp
LetterH Dup Mode
ColorTrack Mode
NoAcct User Prt
Col. Tra Err Rep
Service Tag
Maintenance
Low Toner Msg
Version
Adjust BTR
To specify paper density settings
Paper Density
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Adjust Fuser
To adjust the fuser temperature setting for each paper type
To manually perform color registration adjustment
Automatically performs color registration adjustment
Auto Reg Adj
Color Reg Adj
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Clean Developer
To stir the toner in a new toner cartridge
Toner Refresh
Reset Defaults
Drum Refresh
Init PrintMeter
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Adjust Altitude
Non-DELL Toner
Login Error
Secure Settings
Panel Lock
Panel Lock
Tray
Tray Settings
To specify the paper loaded in the standard 250-sheet tray
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Sheet tray
When paper is loaded in the standard
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Print Menu
Panel Language
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Display Popup Off
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Private Mail Box
All Print and Del
Documents *1
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Public Mail Box
All Print
Documents *1 Del
Select User ID All Print and Del
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Documents*1
Document n*2 Print and Del
Enabling the Panel Lock
Panel Lock
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Disabling the Panel Lock
Understanding the Printer Menus
Printer Status Window
Understanding Your Printer Software
Status Monitor Console
Dell Supplies Management System
Click Visit Dell printer supplies ordering web site
User Setup Disk Creating Tool
Software Update
Status Window
Printer Settings Utility
Tool Box
To exit the Quick Launch Utility window
Troubleshooting
Updater
Status Monitor Widget Feature
Before Installing the Status Monitor Widget
Opening and Closing the Status Monitor Widget
Installing the Status Monitor Widget
Opening the Status Monitor Widget
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Closing the Status Monitor Widget
Printer Status Window
Printer Status Message Area
Displays a message of the current printer status 334
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Printer Status Image Area
Order Supplies button
Info i button
Order Window
Click this button to open Preferences
Order Online
Preferences
Status Update Interval
Order By Phone
Printer
Status Monitor Console for Linux
Status Monitor Console Feature
Before Installing the Status Monitor Console
Printing system
Installing the Status Monitor Console
Starting the Status Monitor Console
Printer Selection Window
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Displays a message of the current printer status
Order Supplies Online button
Dell Supplies Management System Window
Toner Alert
Select your printer model name
Select Printer Model
Select Reorder URL
To order Dell printer supplies by phone, call the following
Settings Window
Service Tag Window
Enter the Dell printer service tag
To open the Settings window
Port Number Settings
Update of status
Protocol Settings Snmp
Order URL
Understanding Your Printer Software
Understanding Fonts
Weight and Style
Typefaces and Fonts
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Pitch and Point Size
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Bitmapped and Scalable Fonts
Understanding Fonts
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Resident Fonts
Symbol Sets for PCL 5/PCL
Symbol Sets
PC-8 DN
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Understanding Printer Messages
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Click Start→ Administrative Tools→ Server Manager
Adding Roles of Printer Services
For Windows Server
For Windows Server 2008 R2
Select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer
Printer Setup
Installing a Printer Driver Using the Add Printer Wizard
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Power Supply
Specifications
Dimensions
Operating System Compatibility
Environment
Print Quality Guarantee
MIB Compatibility
Operation
Storage
Cables
Altitude
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Maintaining Your Printer
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Conserving Supplies
Determining the Status of Supplies
Amount of toner remaining in each toner cartridge
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Layout tab
Multiple Up
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Storing Consumables
Replacing the Toner Cartridges
Removing the Toner Cartridge
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Installing a Toner Cartridge
Close the toner access cover 376
Removing the PHD Unit
Replacing the Print Head Device PHD Unit
Push the side button to open the front cover
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Maintaining Your Printer
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Installing a PHD Unit
Open the PHD packaging
Maintaining Your Printer
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Maintaining Your Printer
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Replacing the Retard Roller
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Removing the Retard Roller in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray
Installing a Retard Roller in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray
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Cleaning Inside the Printer
Cleaning the Feed Roller
Maintaining Your Printer
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Maintaining Your Printer
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Cleaning the CTD Sensor
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Maintaining Your Printer
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Adjusting Color Registration
Printing the Color Registration Chart
Determining Values
Color Registration Adjustment page is displayed
Fast Scan
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Slow Scan
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Entering Values
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Removing Options
Removing the Optional Memory Module
Removing Options
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Removing the Optional 250-Sheet Feeder
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Removing the Optional Wireless Adapter
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Removing Options
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Clearing Jams
Avoiding Jams
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Identifying the Location of Paper Jams
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Clearing Paper Jams From the SSF
Clearing Jams
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Clearing Paper Jams From the Standard 250- Sheet Tray
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Clearing Jams
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Clearing Paper Jams From the Fuser
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Clearing Jams
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Clearing Paper Jams From the Duplexer
Clearing Jams
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Clearing Paper Jams From the Optional 250-Sheet Feeder
Clearing Jams
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Clearing Jams
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Troubleshooting
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Basic Printer Problems
Troubleshooting Guide
Display Problems
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Printing Problems
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Select Flip on Short Edge or Flip on Long Edge from
Print Quality Problems
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Output is too light
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Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button
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Toner smears or print comes off
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Random spots/Blurred images
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Click the Pitch Configuration Chart button
Entire output is blank
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Streaks appear on the output
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Toner on the Printer Maintenance tab
Part or the entire output is black
Ensure Output Color is set to Color Auto
Pitched color dots
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Click the Pitch Configuration Chart button. of the problem
Vertical blanks
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Ghosting
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Click the Ghost Configuration Chart
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Mode on the Diagnosis tab
Light-induced fatigue
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Fog
Bead-Carry-Out BCO
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Jagged characters
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Banding
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Auger mark
Developer on the Diagnosis tab
Wrinkled/Stained paper
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Execute the Paper Wrinkle Check Mode
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Jam/Alignment Problems
Damage on the leading edge of paper
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Top and side margins are incorrect
Color registration is out of alignment
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Registration Adjustment on the Printer Maintenance tab
Regi Chart
Images are skewed
Click the Apply New Settings button
Standard 250-Sheet Tray Misfeed Jam
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SSF Misfeed Jam
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Optional 250-Sheet Feeder Misfeed Jam
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Regi Jam Exit Sensor On JAM
Exit Jam Exit Sensor Off JAM
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SSF Multi-feed Jam
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Noise
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Problems With Installed Optional Accessories
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Clean the CTD sensor. See Cleaning the CTD Sensor
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Contacting Service
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Appendix
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Online Services
Dell Technical Support Policy
Recycling Information
Warranty and Return Policy
Contacting Dell
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Cancel button, 234 Set button
Index
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SMB TCP/IP
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United States Government Restricted Rights
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