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Dell 2230d Main taining th e prin t er, Ordering supplies, Cleaning the exterior of the printer

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Maintainingtheprinter

Periodically, certain tasks are required to maintain optimum print quality.

Ordering supplies

Printer attached locally to a computer

1In Windows Vista® (default Start menu): a Click Programs.

b Click Dell Printers.

c Click Dell 2230d Laser Printer. In Windows® XP and 2000:

Click Start Programs or All Programs Dell Printers Dell 2230d Laser Printer.

2Click Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application. The Order Supplies window opens.

3Click the link under the Order Online heading.

Cleaning the exterior of the printer

1Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet.

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables to the printer before proceeding.

2Remove all paper from the printer.

3Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.

Warning—Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may damage the finish of the printer.

4Wipe only the outside of the printer.

Warning—Potential Damage: Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may cause damage to your printer.

5Make sure all areas of the printer are dry before beginning a new print job.

Storing supplies

Choose a cool, clean storage area for the printer supplies. Store supplies right side up in their original packing until you are ready to use them.

Do not expose supplies to:

•Direct sunlight

•Temperatures above 35°C (95°F)

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Dell 2230d manual Main taining th e prin t er, Ordering supplies, Cleaning the exterior of the printer, Storing supplies

Contents

November Users GuideTrademarks Contents Loading paper and specialty media Printing 110 Administrative support126 124Page Safety info rm ation Printer configurations Learnin g about the printerBasic model Configured models Page Understanding the printer control panel Attaching cables USB port Parallel port Printer power cord socket Size/Type menu Default Source menuUnd ersta nd ing the p ri n ter me nu s Paper menuSet Size menu for Manual Paper Set Type menu for Manual Paper Paper Texture menuPaper Weight menu Custom Types menu Paper Loading menuUniversal Setup menu USB menu Parallel menu General Settings menu Settings menuAlarm Setup menu Finishing menu Collate Quality menu PCL Emul menu PostScript menuPitch Using the Finishing menu Installing internal options Accessing the system board to install internal optionsAdd itional p rinter se t up Installing a memory card Windows Vista Installing a 250- or 550-sheet drawer Installing hardware optionsWindows Vista Printing the printer settings configuration sheet Interpreting the printer control panel lights Understanding the printer control panel light sequencesUnderstanding the primary light sequences Replace PC Kit Blinking Ready On green Power Saver On yellow Hex Trace Ready Slowly Blinking Busy Flushing Buffer Waiting Canceling job On On On Invalid Engine Code Not ready Cartridge region mismatch On Front door is open Load paper in Tray 1 or Tray Load paper in the manual feeder Light sequence What you can do Understanding the secondary error light sequences Set Page Protect to On Light sequencesPress to clear the message and continue the print job Interpreting the printer control panel lights Understanding the secondary paper jam light sequences Secondary paper jam sequences on the printer control panel What you can do to access the jamYy Paper jam On Blinking Blinking On Interpreting the printer control panel lights Yy Paper jam On On Loading the standard 250-sheet tray Setting the paper size and paper typeConfiguring Universal paper settings Load in g pape r a nd s p ecialty mediaPage Page Maximum fill line Loading the optional 250- or 550-sheet tray Using the manual feeder Using the standard exit bin and paper stop Linking and unlinking trays Linking traysUnlinking trays Assigning a Custom Type x name Paper guidelines Paper characteristicsWeight Pap er and specialty m e dia g uidePage Using recycled paper and other office papers Selecting paperSelecting preprinted forms and letterhead Paper type Supported paper sizes, types, and weightsPaper types and weights supported by the printer Storing paperStandard Optional DimensionsPaper sizes supported by the printer Paper sizeEnvelope Other Envelope Windows Setting up for lo cal printin gInstalling the Printer Drivers Installing Additional Printer DriversOperating System Software Path Installing Additional Printer SoftwareMacintosh Click Install on the Easy Install screenClick Create Click Save LinuxLocal Printer Settings Utility Software O verviewStatus Monitor Center Driver Profiler Dell Printer Alert Utility Installing the Optional XPS DriverDell Toner Management System Printing Status WindowDell Printer Supplies Reorder Application Page For Macintosh users Prin tingPrinting a document For Windows usersPrinting on both sides of the paper Setting Jam RecoveryPrint side and paper orientation Tips on using letterheadPrinting specialty documents Source or processTips on using envelopes Tips on using transparenciesPage Printing the print quality test pages Printing the menu settingsPrinting information pages Printing a bookletFrom the printer control panel Canceling a print jobFor Macintosh users Storing supplies Cleaning the exterior of the printerMain taining th e prin t er Ordering suppliesExtending the life of your toner cartridge Conserving supplies using the printer menusConserving supplies when printing multiple copies Conserving suppliesReplacing the toner cartridge Replacing suppliesPage Light sequences Replacing the photoconductor kitPage Page Moving the printer Before moving the printerMoving the printer to another location Shipping the printer Setting the printer up in a new locationAdjusting Power Saver Restoring the factory default settingsAdm inistra tiv e support Avoiding jams Clearing jamsAccessing jam areas Understanding jam lights and access locationsAccess point Description Open the front door, and then open the rear door 100 24x.yy Paper jam 101102 103 Clearing jams from the standard exit bin Clearing jams from Tray104 105 106 107 Clearing jams in the manual feeder108 Clearing jams behind the rear door109 Jobs do not print Solving basic printer problemsSolving printing problems Troublesho oting111 Job takes longer than expected to printJob prints from the wrong tray or on the wrong paper Incorrect characters print112 Solving option problemsTray linking does not work Large jobs do not collatePaper frequently jams Solving paper feed problemsDrawers Memory cardThat jammed does not reprint after the jam is cleared Solving print quality problemsIsolating print quality problems Paper jam lights remain on after jam is cleared115 Blank pagesGhost images Characters have jagged or uneven edgesClipped images Gray backgroundIncorrect margins Paper curl117 118 Check the DARKNESS, BRIGHTNESS, and Contrast SettingsPrint is too dark Print is too lightToner MAY be LOW Skewed printToner fog or background shading appears on 119120 Toner rubs offToner specks Transparency print quality is poorStreaked horizontal lines Streaked vertical lines121 Check the Paper Type 122Toner Cartridge is Defective Ensure That the Fill Pattern is CorrectToner Cartridge MAY be Defective or LOW on Toner 123124 App endixDell Technical Support Policy Contacting Dell125 Warranty and Return PolicyIndex Numerics126 127 Tips 128