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Available Printer Drivers

To access special printing options, use a Dell printer driver.

Dell provides drivers for a variety of page description languages and operating systems. The following printer drivers are available:

Printer Driver	Description

Windows PostScript Driver	The PostScript driver is recommended to take full advantage of your
	system’s custom features and genuine Adobe® PostScript®. (Default
	printer driver)

Windows PCL5c Driver	The Printer Command Language driver can be used for applications
	requiring PCL.
	Note: Supported in all Windows operating systems.

Mac OS X (Version 10.3 and	This driver enables printing from a Mac OS X (version 10.3 and
higher) Driver	higher) operating system.
UNIX Driver	This driver enables printing from a UNIX operating system.

* Go to the Software and Documentation CD for the latest printer drivers.

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Contents

User Guide Page Contents Printing Maintenance Index Features1 Parts of the Printer Front View Rear View Internal Components Printer Configurations Standard FeaturesAvailable Configurations Features Configuration Options Control Panel Control Panel Layout Configuration Information PagesMenu Map More Information Information Source Network Basics Overview of Network Setup and Configuration Connecting via Ethernet Recommended Choosing a Connection MethodNetwork Connection Connecting via USB USB Connection Configuring the Network Address TCP/IP and IP Addresses Automatically Setting the Printer’s IP Address Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP AddressUsing the Control Panel Using the Embedded Web Server Manually Setting the Printer’s IP Address Using Host Names with the Domain Name Service DNSInformation Required for Manual IP Addressing Click Properties Printer Management Software Embedded Web Server Available Printer Drivers Printer Driver Description Quick CD Install Steps Windows 2000 or LaterPreliminary Steps Other Methods of Installation Microsoft TCP/IP ProtocolRight-clickLocal Area Connection, then click Properties Adding the Printer Configuring the Printer Microsoft IPP PortPrinting a Test Obtaining the Printer’s URL Network Path Windows 64-Bit Server to 32-Bit Client Installation Creating an IPP PrinterDouble-click on Printers and Faxes Windows 2000 or Later Troubleshooting Verifying SettingsVerifying Driver Installation Select Intel Box for Windows XP, then click Next Click Start Settings Printers Printing a Test Macintosh OS X, Version 10.3 and Higher Macintosh OS X, VersionBonjour Rendezvous Connection Open the Printer Setup Utility Macintosh OS X, Version 10.4 and HigherLPD/LPR Connection Macintosh Troubleshooting Mac OS X, Version 10.3 and Higher Mac OS X, Version 10.3 and Higher Troubleshooting Quick Install Steps Unix LinuxFrom the Printer From Your Computer Installing the Printer When Using Cups as the Print Spooler Click the PPD Files using Cups Printing Services link IPv6 Enabling IPv6 Setting the Interface ID Resetting the TCP/IP Configuration Automatic Address Assignment DHCPv6Select/deselect Use router supplied prefixes Setting DHCPv6 Options with the Control Panel Setting DHCPv6 Options Using the Embedded Web ServerSetting the IPv6 Address with the Control Panel Manual Address Assignment Setting the IPv6 Address Using the Embedded Web Server Address Precedence Printing3 Printing Overview Supported Media General Media Loading GuidelinesOrdering Media Media That Can Damage Your Printer Paper Storage Guidelines Loading Media Loading Paper in Tray 1 MPT Long-Edge Feed Adjust the paper guides to fit the paper loaded in the tray Short-Edge Feed Adjust the guides to fit the paper Using Manual Feed in Tray 1 MPT Selecting Manual Feed Using WindowsSelecting Manual Feed Using Macintosh Loading Paper in Trays Fan the paper to release sheets that are stuck together 7130-122 Push the tray completely into the printer Short-Edge Feed 7130-057 7130-059 Printing Printing on Special Media Printing on TransparenciesGuidelines Printing on Envelopes Printing on Labels Printing on Glossy Paper Using Custom Paper Types Select Custom Paper TypesWindows 2000 or newer Using Custom Size Paper Mac OS X versionTray 1 MPT Trays Mac OS X version 10.4 and newer Selecting Printing Options Printing Options for WindowsTab Printing Options Setting Default Printing Options for Windows Selecting Printing Options for an Individual Job in WindowsSaving a Set of Commonly Used Printing Options in Windows Printing Options for Macintosh Selecting Options for an Individual Job for Macintosh Printing on Both Sides of the Paper Sided Printing Guidelines Printing a 2-Sided Document Tray 1 MPTTrays Operating System Steps Layout Options Windows and Macintosh Selecting Paper Type to Use Selecting Paper Type to Use for a Supported DriverWindows 2000 and newer Macintosh OS X 10.3 and newer Printing N-Up Using a supported Driver Printing Multiple Pages to a Single Sheet N-UpWindows 2000 or newer Mac OS X version 10.3 and newer Printing Booklets Selecting Booklet Printing in a Supported DriverWindows 2000 or newer and PostScript driver Select the Layout/Watermark tab Mac OS X Using Color Corrections Making Color Adjustments in a Supported DriverSelecting Color Correction in a Supported Driver Windows 2000 or newer driver Color Cast Making Custom Color Adjustments Select Image Options, and select Color ConfigurationCustom Automatic Description Color Printing Black and White Using a Supported Driver Printing in Black and WhiteSelect Black and White Printing Separators Printing Insert Pages in a Supported DriverSelect Separators from the Paper Menu Printing Cover Pages Cover Print Option Pages Printed on CoverPrint Option Last Blank Pages Text Printing Cover Pages in a Supported Driver Mac OS X 10.3 and and higher Printing Watermarks Printing Mirror Images Selecting Mirror Image in a Supported DriverSelect Yes for Mirrored Output under Image Options Printing Special Job Types Windows 2000 or later Sending Print With Jobs Printing or Deleting Secure Print Jobs Printing or Deleting Personal Print Jobs Printing or Deleting Proof and Saved Print JobsPrinting or Deleting Personal Saved Jobs Printing Maintenance4 Maintenance and Cleaning General PrecautionsLocating the Serial Number and the Service Tag Printing Meters Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the ExteriorCleaning the LEDs Rotate the lever on the front left side to unlock it Close the imaging unit cover Routine Maintenance Items Ordering SuppliesConsumables When to Order Supplies Customer Replaceable PartsRecycling Supplies Moving the Printer Printer Symbols Symbol Description Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Probable Causes SolutionsPrinter Does Not Turn On Printer Resets or Turns Off Frequently Printing Takes Too Long Duplex Problems Printer Is Making Unusual NoisesDate and Time Are Incorrect Front Door Will Not Close Paper Feed Problems Clearing Paper Jams Jam at Tray 1 MPT Close Left Door a Jam at Tray Pull Tray 2 out of the printer Jam at Tray 3, 4, or Close Left Door C Remove crumpled paper from the tray Jam at Left Door a Jam at the Duplex Unit at Door B Jam at the Duplex Unit at Door a and B Close Left Door a Paper Size Jam Remove the jammed paper Paper Type Jam Close Left Door a Misfeed at Tray 1 MPT Long-Edge Feed LEF Minimizing Paper Jams Make sure to Troubleshooting Paper Feed Problems Printer Pulls Multiple Sheets TogetherPaper Jam Message Stays On Avoid the following Media Misfeeds Print-Quality Problems Using Built-in Troubleshooting ToolsPrinting the Troubleshooting Print Quality Setting Color Calibration Adjusting the Print Margins Calibrating the Paper TypeSelecting Paper Type Select Information Information Pages Paper Tips Troubleshooting Print-Quality Problems Nothing Prints or Black Spots Print on Image Prints Too Light Image Prints Too Dark Print Density is Uneven Print is Irregular or Mottled Ink Rubs Off After Printing Toner Smudges and Residual Images Print Toner Smudges Appear on the Back White or Black Areas Print in Regular Pattern Image Prints with Defects Lateral Lines or Bands Print on Image Colors Look WrongColors Do Not Register Properly Colors Reproduce Poorly Getting Help Control Panel Messages Online Diagnostics Technical Support Helpful WebsitesResource Link Printer Specifications Physical Specifications Base UnitOptional Trays 3, 4, Clearance Requirements Environmental Specifications TemperatureRelative Humidity Electrical Specifications Performance Specifications ResolutionPrint Speed Controller Specifications MemoryInterfaces Index Dhcp Dell 7130cdn Professional Color Printer 141 User Guide Dell 7130cdn Professional Color Printer User Guide Low Dell 7130cdn Professional Color Printer User Guide