Dell™ Laser Printer 1100 User's Guide Click the links to the left for information on the features, options, and operation of your printer. For information on other documentation included with your printer, see "Finding Information". To order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from Dell: 1. Double-click the Dell Toner Reorder Program icon on your desktop. OR 2. Visit Dell's website, or order Dell printer supplies by phone. www.dell.
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Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Drivers for my printer My User's • Guide • Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD You can use the Drivers and Utilities CD to install/uninstall/reinstall drivers and utilities or to access your User's Guide . For details, see "Software Overview" . Readme files may be included on your Drivers and Utilities CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your printer or advanced technical reference material for experienced users or technicians.
Identify your printer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. The Express Service Code is not available in all countries.
Unpacking Your Printer 1. Select a location for your printer. Leave enough room to open the printer tray, covers, doors, and options. It is also important to allow enough space around the printer for proper ventilation.
4. About Your Printer These are the main components of your printer.
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Operator Panel Button Functions The operator panel on the top right side of your printer has two LEDs and one button.
LED Description The operator panel LEDs signify different things, depending on their sequence. LEDs that are off, on, and/or blinking indicate printer conditions, such as printer status, intervention (for example, out of paper and jammed paper), or service. For more information on what the LEDs sequence means and what you can do, see "Understanding the Operator Panel LEDs". Button Item Description To print a demo page In Ready mode, press and hold and release.
1. 2. Unpack the starter toner cartridge from its package and gently shake the cartridge from side-to-side 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. Thoroughly rolling the cartridge will assure maximum copies per cartridge. 2. NOTE: If toner comes into contact with your clothing, wipe the toner off with a dry cloth and wash your clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.
4. Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side. 5. Unfold the toner cartridge handle and grasp it. Insert the cartridge into the printer until it snaps into place. 6. Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed. If the cover is not firmly closed, printing errors may occur.
Load up to 150 sheets of plain paper in the paper tray. NOTE: To print a document, set the paper type and size in your software application after loading paper into the paper tray. See "Paper Tab". To load paper: 1. Open the paper input tray. Pull on the length and width guides to extend the tray. 2. Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them out. Do not fold or crease the print media. Align the edges on a level surface. 3.
3. Make sure that all four corners are flat in the tray. 4. Be careful not to overload the paper tray. Overloading may cause paper jams. 5. Squeeze the length guide and slide it until it lightly touches the end of the paper stack. Squeeze the width guide and move it toward the stack of paper until it lightly touches the side of the stack. NOTE: Improper adjustment of paper guides can result in paper jams.
(USB) cable. USB cables are sold separately. Contact Dell to purchase a USB cable. NOTE: Connecting the printer to the USB port of the computer requires a certified USB cable. You will need to buy a USB 1.1 compliant cable that is 3 m or less in length. To connect the printer to a computer: 1. Make sure the printer, computer, and any other attached devices are powered off and unplugged. 2. Connect a USB cable to the USB cable connector on your printer 3.
2. Printing a Demo Page Print a demo page to make sure that the printer is operating correctly. 1. Wait approximately 30 seconds for the printer to warm up, then press and hold panel for 2 seconds to print a demo page. 2. The Demo page shows the printer's current configuration.
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Software Overview After setting up your printer and connecting it to your computer, you must install the drivers and utilities from the Drivers and Utilities CD included with your printer. If you purchased a Dell™ computer and your printer at the same time, the drivers and utilities are automatically installed. You don't need to install them. The Drivers and Utilities CD contains the following: Dell Printer Driver– allows your computer to communicate with your printer.
A printer driver is software that lets your computer communicate with your printer. The procedure to install drivers depends on the operating system you are using. NOTE: If you attach a USB printer cable while your printer and computer are powered on, the Windows hardware wizard launches immediately. Cancel the screen and use the Drivers and Utilities CD to install the Dell software. 1. Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer and powered on. Close all unnecessary programs.
1. From the Start menu, select Programs Printer Software uninstall. Dell Printers Dell Laser Printer 1100 Dell 2. Select the software you want to remove and click Next. The selected driver and all of its components are removed from your computer. 3. Click Finish.
Dell Toner Reorder Program The Dell Toner Reorder Program window can be launched from the Printing Status window, the Programs window, or the desktop icon. You can order toner by phone or from the Web. For details, see "Ordering Supplies".
Paper Handling Print Media Guidelines Verifying the Output Location Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray Using Manual Feed Mode Printing on Special Materials Print Media Guidelines Printer media includes paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. Your printer provides high quality printing on a variety of print media. Selecting the appropriate print media for your printer helps you avoid printing problems. To get the best possible print quality, use only high-quality, copier-grade paper.
Input Mode/Capacitya Paper Type Automatic Feed Manual Feed Plain Paper 150 1 Envelopesb - 1 Labelsb - 1 Transparenciesb - 1 Card Stockb - 1 a. Maximum capacity may be reduced depending on the paper thickness. b. If you load more than one sheet, paper jams will occur. You must load only one sheet at a time in the tray.
Use only well-constructed envelopes with sharp, well creased folds. Do not use envelopes with clasps and snaps. Do not use envelopes with windows, coated linings, self-adhesive seals, or other synthetic materials. Do not use damaged or poorly made envelopes. Use only envelopes recommended for laser printers. Before loading envelopes in the tray, make sure that they are undamaged and are not stuck together. Do not feed stamped envelopes.
For preprinted paper: Letterheads must be printed with heat-resistant ink that will not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subjected to the printer's fusing temperature of 205°C (400°F) for 0.1 second. Ink on letterheads must be non-flammable and should not adversely affect printer rollers. Forms and letterheads should be sealed in a moisture-proof wrapping to prevent changes during storage. Before you load preprinted paper as forms and letterheads, verify that the ink on the paper is dry.
Proper paper loading helps prevent paper jams and ensures trouble-free printing. Do not remove the paper in the tray while a job is printing. Doing so may cause a paper jam. See "Types, Input Modes, and Capacities" for acceptable paper size and capacity for the tray. You can load approximately 150 sheets of plain paper in the tray. Open the paper input tray and load the paper in the paper tray with the side to be printed on facing up. For details about loading paper in the tray, see "Loading Paper".
1. Adjust the paper length and width guides against the print material without bending it. 2. To print a document in Manual Feed mode, you must select Manual Feed for Source from the software application, and then select the appropriate paper size and type. For details, see "Paper Tab". 3. Press on the printer's operator panel to start feeding. Printing starts. NOTE: If you don't press the button after a pause, the paper will be automatically fed into the printer. 4.
NOTICE: Never load envelopes with stamps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self-stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer. The stamp is shown in the illustration only for placement. CAUTION: If you print 20 envelopes in succession, the surface of the top cover may become hot. Please exercise caution. Load a sheet of labels in the tray with the side to be printed on facing up.
NOTE: To prevent transparencies from sticking to each other, do not let the printed sheets stack up as they are printed out. NOTE: Place transparencies on a flat surface after removing them from the printer. NOTE: Do not use transparencies that are separating from the backing sheet. Load a sheet of card stock with the side to be printed on facing up, short edge first, from the center of the tray. NOTE: Do not print on media smaller than 3.0 in. (76 mm) wide or 5.0 in. (127 mm) long.
NOTE: Before you load letterhead, verify that the ink on the paper is dry. During the fusing process, wet ink can come off preprinted paper.
Printing Printing a Document Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Printer Settings Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document Using Watermarks Printing Posters Using Overlays Printing on Both Sides of Paper (Manual Duplex) Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer Printing a Document The driver provided with your printer allows a wide variety of options.
3. To take advantage of the printer features provided by your printer, click Preferences or Properties depending on the program or operating system in the print window and go to step 4. If you see Setup , Printer , or Options , click that button instead. Then click Properties on the next screen. 4. Click OK to close the printer properties window. 5. To start the print job, click Print or OK , depending on the program or operating system in the Print window.
Your printer finishes printing the page that is moving through the printer and deletes the rest of the print job. Pressing cancels only the current job. If more than one print job is in the printer's memory, you need to press once for each job. To stop a print job from the Printers folder: NOTE: You can access this window simply by double-clicking the printer icon at the bottom right corner of the Windows desktop. 1. From the Windows Start button, click Settings . 2.
The printer properties window may differ, depending on your operating system. The User's Guide shows the Printing Preferences window for Windows XP. If you access printer properties through the Printers folder, you can view additional Windows-based tabs (refer to your Windows User's Guide ) and the Printer tab (see "Printer Tab" ). NOTE: Most Windows applications override settings you specify in the printer driver.
Property Orientation Description Orientation allows you to select the direction in which information is printed on a page. • Portrait prints across the width of the page, letter style. • Landscape prints across the length of the page, spreadsheet style. If you want to rotate the page 180-degrees, select 180 from the Rotate drop-down list. Layout Options Layout Options allows you to select advanced printing options. For details, see "Printing Multiple Paper" and "Printing Posters" .
Property Description Copies Copies allows you to choose the number of copies to be printed. You can enter up to 999. Size The Size option allows you to choose the size of paper loaded in the paper tray. If the required size is not listed in the Size box, click Custom . When the Custom Page Size window appears, set the paper size and click OK . The setting appears on the list so that you can select it. Source Make sure that Source is set to the appropriate paper input mode.
If you are using recycled paper or color paper, select Color Paper . Scaling Scaling allows you to automatically or manually scale your print job on a page. You can choose from None , Fit to Page , and Reduce/Enlarge . For details, see "Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size" and "Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document" . Graphics Tab Use the following graphic options to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs.
TrueType Options This option determines what the driver tells the printer about how to print the text in your do setting according to the status of your document.
Property Description You can add text to be printed across each page of your document. See "Using Watermarks" . Watermark Overlay Overlays are often used to take the place of preprinted forms and letterhead paper. See "Using Overlays" Output Options Print Order : You can set the sequence for the pages to print. Select the print order from the drop-down • • • • Normal : Your printer prints all pages from the first page to the last page.
If you access printer properties through the Printers folder, you can view the Printer tab. You can adjust the printer configuration. 1. Click the Windows Start menu. 2. For Windows 98/Me/2000, select Settings and then Printer . For Windows XP, select Printers and Faxes . 3. Select the Dell Laser Printer 1100 icon. 4. Right-click on the printer icon and select Properties . 5. Click the Printer tab and set the options.
specified time has elapsed since its last activity. You can select the length of time before your printer goes into power save mode from the Time Delay dropdown list. The minimum time you can select is 5 Minutes . Display Printing Status Window When this option is checked, the Printing Status window, which shows the status of your printer, displays on the computer screen each time you send a print job to the printer.
2. 3. Click Save . To use a saved setting, select it from the Favorites drop-down list. To delete a favorite setting item, select it from the list and click Delete . You can also restore the printer driver's default settings by selecting Printer Default from the list. Using Help Your printer has a help screen that can be activated by the Help button in the printer's properties window. These help screens give detailed information about the printer features provided by the printer driver.
You can select the number of pages to be printed on a single sheet of paper. To print more than one page per sheet, the pages will be decreased in size and arranged on the sheet. You can print up to 16 pages on one sheet. 1. To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties. See step 3 in "Printing a Document" . 2. From the Layout tab, choose Multiple Pages per Side from the Type drop-down list. 3.
Printing Posters You can print a single-page document onto 4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pasting the sheets together to form one poster-sized document. 1. To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties. See step 3 in "Printing a Document" . 2. From the Layout tab, select Poster from the Type drop-down list. 3. Configure the poster option: You can select the page layout from 2x2 , 3x3 , or 4x4 .
4. Click the Paper tab and select the paper source, size, and type. 5. Click OK and print the document. You can complete the poster by pasting together the resulting pages Printing on Both Sides of Paper (Manual Duplex) You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper manually. Before printing, decide how you want your document oriented. The options are: Long Edge , which is the conventional layout used in book binding. Short Edge , which is the type often used with calendars.
2. 3. From the Double-sided Printing section, select either None , Long Edge , or Short Edge . 4. Click the Paper tab and select the paper source, size, and type. 5. Click OK and print the document. The printer prints every other page of the document first. Once the first side of your job has printed, the following window appears and blinks red. 6.
Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size You can scale your print job to any selected paper size, regardless of the digital document size. This can be useful when you want to check fine details on a small document. 1. To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties. See step 3 in "Printing a Document" . 2. From the Paper tab, select Fit to Page from the Type drop-down list. 3. Select the size that you want from the Target Page drop-down list. 4.
You can scale your print job on a page. 1. To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties. See step 3 in "Printing a Document" . 2. From the Paper tab, select Reduce/Enlarge from the Type drop-down list. 3. Enter the scaling rate in the Percentage input box. You can also click the or button. 4. Select the paper source, size, and type in Paper Options . 5. Click OK and print the document.
1. To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties. See step 3 in "Printing a Document" . 2. Click the Extras tab and select a watermark from the Watermark drop-down list. It appears in the preview image window. 3. Click OK and start printing. NOTE: The preview image shows how the page will look when it is printed. Creating a Watermark 1. To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties. See step 3 in "Printing a Document" . 2.
2. 3. Enter the text message you want to have printed in the Watermark Message box. The message displays in the preview image window. The preview image is provided so that you can see how the watermark will appear on the printed page. When the First Page Only box is checked, the watermark is printed on the first page only. 4. Select the watermark options.
5. Deleting a Watermark 1. To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties. See step 3 in "Printing a Document" . 2. From the Extras tab, click Edit in the Watermark section. The Edit Watermark window appears. 3. Select the watermark you want to delete from the Current Watermarks list and click Delete . 4. Click OK .
4. In the Edit Overlay window, click Create Overlay . 5. In the Create Overlay window, type a name of up to eight characters in the File name box. Select the destination path, if necess ary. (The default is C:\Formover ). 6. Click Save . You can see the name in the Overlay List . 7. Click OK or Yes until you have finished.
7. The file is not printed; it is stored in your computer. Using a Page Overlay After an overlay has been created, it is ready to be printed with your document. To print an overlay with a document: 1. Create or open the document you want to print. 2. To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties. See step 3 in "Printing a Document" . 3. Click the Extras tab. 4. Select the overlay you want to print from the Overlay drop-down list box. 5.
6. If necessary, select Confirm Page Overlay When Printing checkbox. When this box is checked, a message window appears each time you submit a document for printing, asking you to confirm that you want to print an overlay on your document. Answering Yes to the window means that the selected overlay will be printed with your document. Answering No to the window cancels the use of the overlay page.
a USB cable. Your printer can be shared by other users on the network through a Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP network printer connection. Before you can share your printer, you must first set up a Microsoft Windows network. In Windows 98/Me Setting Up the Host Computer 1. Start Windows. 2. Click the Start button, select Control Panel , and double-click the Network icon. 3. Click the File and Print Sharing box, check the box next to I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer , and click OK . 4.
2. For Windows XP, click the Start button and select Printers and Faxes . 3. Double-click your printer icon. 4. Click the Printer menu and select Sharing . 5. For Windows 2000, check the Shared As box. For Windows XP, check the Share this printer box. 6. Fill in the Share Name field and click OK . Setting Up the Client Computer 1. Right-click the Start button and select Explore . 2. Open your network folder in the left column. 3. Click the shared name.
Maintenance Cleaning Your Printer Maintaining the Toner Cartridge Ordering Supplies Cleaning Your Printer To maintain print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below, each time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print quality problems occur. NOTE: Do not touch the transfer roller located under the toner cartridge when cleaning inside the printer. Oil from your fingers may cause print quality problems.
2. 3. Gently pull the toner cartridge out, being careful not to scratch against the printer, and lift it up and away from the printer. Set it on a clean flat surface. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more than a few minutes. CAUTION: Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge. Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching this area. 4.
4. CAUTION: Do not touch the transfer roller inside the printer. Oil from your fingers may cause print quality problems. 5. Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the front cover. 6. Plug in the power cord and power the printer on. Maintaining the Toner Cartridge Storing the Toner Cartridge Store the toner cartridge in the original packaging until you are ready to install it.
Saving Toner To save toner, enable the Toner Save mode in the printer properties window. For details, see "Graphics Tab". Selecting this option will extend the life of the toner cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but will reduce print quality. Viewing Toner Levels You can check the level of toner remaining in the toner cartridge in the Printing Status window each time you send a print job to the printer.
1. 2. Gently pull the toner cartridge out, being careful not to scratch against printer, and lift it up and away from the printer. Gently shake the cartridge 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. NOTE: If toner comes into contact with your clothing, wipe the toner off with a dry cloth and wash your clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric. CAUTION: Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge.
CAUTION: For best results, use Dell toner cartridges. Print quality and printer reliability are not guaranteed if you do not use Dell supplies. To replace the toner cartridge: 1. Open the front cover. 2. Pull the used toner cartridge out and lift it up and away from the printer. CAUTION: Avoid reaching too far into the printer. The fusing area may be hot. 3. Unpack a new toner cartridge. Hold the cartridge carefully and gently shake it from side-to-side 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner.
3. NOTE: If toner comes into contact with your clothing, wipe the toner off with a dry cloth and wash your clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric. CAUTION: Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge. Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching this area. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. 4. Pull the tape to remove the protective paper. 5.
6. place. 7. Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed. If it is not firmly closed, printing errors may occur. Ordering Supplies You can order supplies using the Dell™ Toner Management System or by contacting Dell at www.dell.com/supplies. In addition to the toner level indicator that is displayed in the Printing Status window each time you send a job to print, the printer's operator panel LED sequences tell you about the status of your supplies.
2. The Order Toner Cartridges window appears. Click Visit Dell's cartridge ordering web site to order supplies online. If ordering by phone, call the number that appears under the By Telephone heading.
Troubleshooting Clearing Jams in the Paper Tray Understanding the Operator Panel LEDs Troubleshooting Checklist Solving General Printing Problems Solving Print Quality Problems Clearing Jams in the Paper Tray Occasionally, paper jams during a print job. Some causes could be: The tray is overfilled. The front cover or top cover has been opened during a print job. The adjustable paper guides are not properly positioned. Paper that does not meet paper specifications has been used. See "Paper Specifications" .
1. 2. Open and close the front or top cover to resume printing the document from failed pages. Paper Exit Jam NOTE: Paper jams in this area may result in loose toner on the page. If you get any toner on your clothes, wash them in cold water as hot water will set the toner into the fabric. 1. If the paper jams as it exits to the output tray and a long portion of the paper is visible, pull the paper straight out. Open and close the front or top cover to resume printing. NOTE: Failed pages will not reprint.
2. CAUTION: The top and inner cover themselves may also be hot due to the heat roller(located underneath the inner cover). Allow the printer to cool before opening the covers. 3. Loosen the paper if it is caught in the heat roller. Then remove the paper by gently pulling it out. CAUTION: When removing jammed paper, be careful not to touch the heat roller (located underneath the inner cover). It is hot and could cause burns! 4. Close the inner cover and the top cover. Printing resumes automatically.
4. NOTE: Failed pages will not reprint. Reprint the failed pages. Fuser Area Jam NOTICE: The fuser area is hot. Take care when removing paper from the printer. 1. Open the front cover. 2. Gently pull the toner cartridge out, being careful not to scratch against the printer, and lift it up and away from the printer.
2. 3. Remove the paper by gently pulling it toward you. 4. Check that there is no other paper in the printer. 5. Reinstall the toner cartridge and close the front cover. Your printer resumes printing the document from failed pages. Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams By selecting the correct paper types, most paper jams can be avoided. When a paper jam occurs, follow the steps outlined in "Clearing Jams in the Paper Tray" . Follow the procedures in "Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray" .
Flex, fan, and straighten the paper before loading. Do not use creased, damp, or curled paper. Do not mix paper types in the paper tray. Use only recommended print materials. See "Paper Specifications" . Ensure that the recommended print side of print materials is facing up in the paper tray. Understanding the Operator Panel LEDs The operator panel LEDs signify different things, depending on their sequences.
LED Pattern Meaning and Suggested Solution Your printer has some problems. If this problem occurs, contact your service representative. • • • • • A paper jam has occurred. To solve the problem, see "Clearing Jams in the Paper Tray" . The front cover is open. Close the front cover. The top cover is open. Close the top cover. The paper tray is empty. Load paper in the tray. See "Loading Paper" . A toner cartridge is not installed. Install a toner cartridge. See "Installing the Starter Toner Cartridge" .
Check Suggested Solutions Check the Check the power source by plugging into another outlet. power cord and the power switch. Make sure that is on. In Ready mode, lights green. If Operator Panel LEDs" . lights or blinks green, go to "Understanding the Press and hold to print a demo page. • If a demo page does not print, check the paper supply in the paper input tray. • If the paper jams in the printer, go to "Clearing Jams in the Paper Tray" . Check the demo page to see if it is printed correctly.
• The front or top cover is not closed. • Paper is jammed. • No paper is loaded. • A toner cartridge is not installed or the installed toner cartridge is not the correct type. The printer may be in Manual Feed mode and out of paper. • Close the corresponding cover. • Clear the paper jam. See "Clearing Jams in the Paper Tray" . • Load paper. See "Loading Paper" • Install a toner cartridge. See "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" . Add paper to the tray and press operator panel to begin printing.
jamming. mode. An incorrect type of paper is being used. Use only paper that meets the specifications required by the printer. See "Paper Specifications" . There may be debris inside the printer. Open the front cover and remove the debris. The printer The printer cable is loose or defective. prints, but the text is wrong, garbled, or incomplete. The wrong printer driver was selected. Pages print, but are blank. Disconnect the printer cable and reconnect.
Clear general printing problems (see "Solving General Printing Problems" ). Install a new toner cartridge and check print quality (see "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" ). Printing Quality Problems The inside of the printer may be dirty or improper paper loading may reduce print quality. See the table below to clear the problem. Condition Suggested Solutions Light or faded print If a vertical white streak or faded area appears on the page: • The toner supply is low.
Gray background If the amount of background shading becomes unacceptable: • Change to lighter weight paper. See "Paper Specifications" . • Check the printer's environment; very dry (low humidity) or high humidity (higher than 80% RH) conditions can increase the amount of background shading. • Remove the old toner cartridge and install a new one. See "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" . Toner smear • Clean the inside of the printer. See "Cleaning the Interior" . • Check the paper type and quality.
Page skew • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. • Check the paper type and quality. See "Paper Specifications" . • Ensure that the paper or other material is loaded correctly and the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack. Curl or wave • Ensure that the paper is loaded properly. • Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperatures and humidity can cause paper curl. See "Paper Specifications" . • Turn over the stack of paper in the paper tray.
Black pages • The toner cartridge may not be installed properly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert. • The toner cartridge may be defective and need replacing. Install a new toner cartridge. See "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" . • The printer may require repair. Contact a service representative. Loose toner • • • • Character Voids Character voids are white areas where they should be solid black: • If you are using transparencies, try another type of transparency.
Specifications Printer Specifications Paper Specifications Printer Specifications Item Specifications and Description Print Speed Up to 14 ppm in A4 (15 ppm in Letter) Resolution 600 x 600 dpi First Printing Time 10 seconds Warm-up Time 30 seconds Power Rating AC 110~127 V (USA, Canada) / 220~240 V (Others), 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption 300 W average during operation / Less than 6 W in sleep mode Acoustic Noise Stand by: Less than 30 dB; Printing: Less than 50 dB; Sleep mode: Background nois
Paper Specifications Overview Your printer accepts a variety of print materials, such as cut-sheet paper (including up to 100 percent recycled-fiber content paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies, and custom-sized paper. Properties, such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content, are important factors affecting the printer's performance and the output quality.
Executive 7.25 x 10.5 in. (184.2 x 266.7 mm) Legal 8.5 x 14 in. (215.9 x 355.6 mm) JIS B5 7.17 x 10.1 in. (182 x 257 mm) ISO B5 6.93 x 9.84 in. (176 x 250 mm) A6 4.13 x 5.85 in. (105 x 148.5 mm) Oficio 8.50 x 13.50 in. (216 x 343 mm) US Folio 8.5 x 13 in. (216 x 330 mm) • 60 to 90 g/m²ond (16 to 24 lb) for the paper tray • 60 to 163 g/m² bond (16 to 43 lb) for manual feed mode Envelopes No.10 4.12 x 9.5 in. (105 x 241mm) DL 4.33 x 8.66 in. (110 x 220 mm) C5 6.38 x 9.01 in.
(216 x 279 mm) A4 120 to 150 g/m² bond 8.3 x 11.7 in. (210 x 297 mm) Transparencies Letter A4 8.5 x 11 in. (216 x 279 mm) 138 to 146 g/m² bond 8.3 x 11.7 in. (210 x 297 mm) Card Stocks Post Card 4 x 6 in. (101.6 x 152.4 mm) Minimum Size (custom) 3 x 5 in. (76 x 127 mm) Maximum Size (Legal) 8.5 x 14 in. (216 x 356 mm) 90 to 163 g/m² bond (16 to 43 lb) for manual feed mode 60 to 120 g/m² bond (16 to 32 lb) for manual feed mode a. The printer supports a wide range of media sizes. b.
Symptom Problem Solution with Paper Poor print quality or toner adhesion, problems with feeding Too moist, Try another kind of paper, between 100-400 Sheffield, 4%~5% moisture content. too rough, too smooth, or embossed; faulty paper lot Dropout, jamming, curl Stored improperly Store paper flat in its moisture-proof wrapping. Increased gray Too heavy background shading/printer wear Use lighter paper; use the rear output slot.
Category Specifications Acid Content 5.5~8.0 pH Caliper 0.094~0.18 mm (3.0~7.0 mils) Curl in Ream Flat within 0.02 in (5 mm) Cut Edge Conditions Cut with sharp blades with no visible fray. Fusing Compatibility Must not scorch, melt, offset, or release hazardous emissions when heated to 200° C (392° F) for 0.1 second.
The air should not be too dry or too humid. The best way to store an opened ream of paper is to rewrap it tightly in its moisture-proof wrapping. If the printer environment is subject to extremes, unwrap only the amount of paper to be used during the day's operation to prevent unwanted moisture changes.
Regulatory Notices Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation or other safety service or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communications service.
Most Dell printers are classified for Class B environments. However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A. To determine the electromagnetic classification for your printer or device, see the following sections specific for each regulatory agency. Each section provides country-specific EMC/EMI or product safety information. FCC Notices (U.S. Only) Most Dell printers are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. FCC Identification Information The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations: Model number: Dell Laser Printer 1100 Company name: Dell Inc.
EN 55022 - "Information Technology Equipment - Radio Disturbance Characteristics - Limits and Methods of Measurement." EN 55024 - "Information Technology Equipment - Immunity Characteristics - Limits and Methods of Measurement." EN 61000-3-2 - "Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Part 3: Limits - Section 2: Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions (Equipment Input Current Up to and Including 16 A Per Phase).
The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit (a 3-prong socket). All equipment that works together (computer, monitor, printer, and so on) should have the same power supply source. The phasing conductor of the room's electrical installation should have a reserve short-circuit protection device in the form of a fuse with a nominal value no larger than 16 amperes (A).
BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) If you find a or mark on the regulatory label on the bottom, side, or back panel of your Printer, the following section is applicable: NOM Information (Mexico Only) The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with the requirements of the official Mexican standards (NOM):
Exporter: Dell Inc. One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Importer: Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso Col. Lomas Altas 11950 México, D.F. Ship to: Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado de Kuehne & Nagel de México S. de R.L. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col. Peñon de los Baños 15520 México, D.F. Model number: Dell Laser Printer 1100 Supply voltage: 110~127 VAC Frequency: 50 Hz/60 Hz Current Consumption: 4.
and recycling of products, components, and/or materials. For more information about recycling programs in the U.S., see www.dell.com/environment.
