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Contents 2 Contents Safety information.......................................................................................5 Learning about the printer...........................................................................7 Finding information about the printer......................................................................................................7 Selecting a location for the printer.......................................................................................................
Contents 3 Printing from a mobile device.................................................................................................................47 Printing information pages......................................................................................................................48 Canceling a print job................................................................................................................................48 Understanding the printer menus.......................
Contents 4 Configuring supply notifications from the Embedded Web Server.........................................................94 Copying printer settings to other printers...............................................................................................95 Restoring factory default settings...........................................................................................................95 Creating a printer control panel PIN..........................................................
Safety information 5 Safety information Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. Do not place or use this product near water or wet locations. CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: This product uses a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Safety information CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce the risk of equipment instability, load each tray separately. Keep all other trays closed until needed. CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the fax feature, power cord, or telephone, during a lightning storm. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Learning about the printer 7 Learning about the printer Finding information about the printer What are you looking for? Find it here Initial setup instructions: Setup documentation—The setup documentation came with the printer.
Learning about the printer 8 What are you looking for? Find it here • Software and Drivers—Certified drivers for your printer and Software and Documentation CD installers for Dell printer software • Readme files—Last‑minute technical changes, or advanced technical reference materials for experienced users or technicians • Supplies and accessories for your printer • Replacement cartridges • Safety information for preparing to operate your printer • Regulatory information • Warranty information Dell pr
Learning about the printer 9 5 4 1 1 3 2 1 Right side 300 mm (12 in.) 2 Front 510 mm (20 in.) 3 Left side 200 mm (8 in.) 4 Rear 200 mm (8 in.) 5 Top 300 mm (12 in.) Printer configurations CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce the risk of equipment instability, load each tray separately. Keep all other trays closed until needed. You can configure your printer by adding one optional 550‑sheet tray. For instructions on installing the optional tray, see “Installing optional trays” on page 17.
Learning about the printer 1 Printer control panel 2 Paper stop 3 Standard bin 4 Front door release button 5 Controller board access door 6 Standard 250‑sheet tray 7 Optional 550‑sheet tray Note: A lockable 550‑sheet tray is also available. For more information, contact the place where you purchased the printer.
Learning about the printer 11 Using the printer control panel 1 Use the To Menus button Open the menus. Notes: • The menus are available only when the printer is in the Ready state. • Pressing the button while navigating within the menus returns the printer control panel to the top‑level menu screen. 2 Display View printing options as well as status and error messages. 3 Sleep button Enable Sleep mode or Hibernate mode.
Learning about the printer 12 Understanding the colors of the Sleep button and indicator lights The colors of the Sleep button and indicator lights on the printer control panel signify a certain printer status or condition. Indicator light Printer status Off The printer is off or in Hibernate mode. Blinking green The printer is warming up, processing data, or printing. Solid green The printer is on, but idle. Blinking red The printer requires user intervention.
Learning about the printer 13 Using the Local Printer Settings Utility 1 Access the Local Printer Settings Utility from the list of applications or the Start menu to adjust the printer settings. 2 Save the changes using the Actions menu. Note: To distribute the settings to other printers, save the settings in a command file.
Additional printer setup 14 Additional printer setup Installing internal options CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the controller board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.
Additional printer setup Installing an optional card CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the controller board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.
Additional printer setup 16 3 Holding the card by its sides, align the plastic pins (1) on the card with the holes (2) on the controller board. 2 1 4 Push the card firmly into place as shown in the illustration.
Additional printer setup 17 Warning—Potential Damage: Improper installation of the card may cause damage to the card and the controller board. Note: The entire length of the connector on the card must touch and be flushed against the controller board. 5 Close the controller board access door. Note: When the printer software and any hardware options are installed, it may be necessary to manually add the options in the printer driver to make them available for print jobs.
Additional printer setup 18 6 Place the tray near the printer. 7 Align the printer with the tray, and then slowly lower the printer into place. 1 8 Connect the power cord to the printer, then to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then turn on the printer. 2 1 Note: When the printer software and any hardware options are installed, it may be necessary to manually add the options in the printer driver to make them available for print jobs.
Additional printer setup 19 1 2 3 4 5 * 6 Use the To 1 USB port* Attach an optional wireless network adapter. 2 USB printer port Connect the printer to a computer. 3 Ethernet port* Connect the printer to a network. 4 Parallel port* Connect the printer to a computer. 5 Power switch Turn on or turn off the printer. 6 Printer power cord socket Connect the printer to an electrical outlet. 7 Security slot 7 Attach a lock that will secure the printer in place.
Additional printer setup 3 Select an installation type, and then click Install. 4 Click Install to start the installation. 5 Click Agree to accept the license agreement. 6 Click Continue, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen. Notes: • Use the Local Printer Settings Utility to change the toner darkness, power saver, and paper size settings for all print jobs. Use the printer software to change these settings for individual print jobs.
Additional printer setup 21 • The network mask • A nickname for the printer (optional) Note: A printer nickname can make it easier for you to identify your printer on the network. You can choose to use the default printer nickname, or assign a name that is easier for you to remember. You will need an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network and an available port where the printer can physically connect to the network.
Additional printer setup 22 security information for your network, then see the documentation that came with the access point, or contact your system support person. – To find the WPA/WPA2 preshared key/passphrase for the wireless network, see the documentation that came with the access point, see the Web page associated with the access point, or consult your system support person.
Additional printer setup 23 Connecting the printer to a wireless network using the printer software Notes: • Make sure your printer is turned on. • Make sure the wireless network adapter installed in your printer is working properly. For information on installing the wireless network adapter, see the instruction sheet that came with the adapter. Using the Wireless Setup Utility (Windows only) 1 Check if the printer software is already installed.
Additional printer setup 24 Connecting the printer to a wireless network using the Embedded Web Server Before you begin, make sure that: • Your printer is connected temporarily to an Ethernet network. • A wireless network adapter is installed in your printer and working properly. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with your wireless network adapter. 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.
Additional printer setup 25 Printing a network setup page If the printer is connected to a network, then print a network setup page to verify the network connection. This page also provides important information that aids network printing configuration. 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to: > Reports > > Network Setup Page > Note: If an optional print server is installed, then Print Network [x] Setup Page appears.
Loading paper and specialty media 26 Loading paper and specialty media The selection and handling of paper and specialty media can affect how reliably documents print. For more information, see “Avoiding jams” on page 97 and “Storing paper” on page 43. Setting the paper size and type 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to: > Paper Menu > > Paper Size/Type > 2 Select Tray [x] Size or Tray [x] Type, and then press . 3 Change the paper size or type setting, and then press .
Loading paper and specialty media 3 Change the settings, and then press 27 . Using the standard bin and paper stop The standard bin holds up to 150 sheets of 75‑g/m2 (20‑lb) paper. It collects prints facedown. The standard bin includes a paper stop that keeps paper from sliding out the front of the bin as it stacks. To open the paper stop, pull it so that it flips forward. Note: Close the paper stop when moving the printer to another location.
Loading paper and specialty media 28 1 2 Squeeze and then slide the width guide tab to the correct position for the size of the paper you are loading.
Loading paper and specialty media 29 3 Squeeze and then slide the length guide tab to the correct position for the size of the paper you are loading. 1 2 Notes: • For some paper sizes like letter, legal, and A4, squeeze and slide the length guide tab backward to accommodate their length. • If you are loading A6-size paper in the standard tray, then squeeze and then slide the length guide tab toward the center of the tray to the A6‑size position.
Loading paper and specialty media 30 4 Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface. 5 Load the paper stack. Notes: • Load with the printable side facedown when using recycled or preprinted paper. • Load prepunched paper with the holes on the top edge toward the front of the tray. • Load letterhead facedown, with the top edge of the sheet toward the front of the tray.
Loading paper and specialty media 31 6 Insert the tray. 1 7 From the printer control panel, set the paper size and paper type in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray. Note: Set the correct paper size and type to avoid paper jams and print quality problems.
Loading paper and specialty media 32 Loading the multipurpose feeder Use the multipurpose feeder when printing on different paper sizes and types or specialty media, such as card stock, transparencies, and envelopes. You can also use it for single‑page print jobs on letterhead. 1 Open the multipurpose feeder. 1 2 a Pull the multipurpose feeder extender. b Pull the extender gently so that the multipurpose feeder is fully extended and open.
Loading paper and specialty media 33 2 Squeeze the tab on the left width guide, and then move the guides for the paper you are loading. 3 Prepare the paper or specialty media for loading. • Flex sheets of paper back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface. • Hold transparencies by the edges. Flex the stack of transparencies back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
Loading paper and specialty media • Make sure the paper or specialty media is below the maximum paper fill indicator located on the paper guides. Overfilling may cause paper jams. • Load paper, transparencies, and card stock with the recommended printable side faceup and the top edge entering the printer first. For more information on loading transparencies, see the packaging that the transparencies came in.
Loading paper and specialty media 35 • Load letterhead faceup with the top edge entering the printer first. For two‑sided (duplex) printing, load letterhead facedown with the bottom edge entering the printer first. • Load envelopes with the flap on the left side facedown. Warning—Potential Damage: Never use envelopes with stamps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self‑stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer.
Loading paper and specialty media 36 • If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly. 2 Click Settings > Paper Menu. 3 Change the tray settings to specify the paper size and type for the tray. • To link trays, make sure the paper size and type for the tray match with that of the other tray. • To unlink trays, make sure the paper size or type for the tray does not match with that of the other tray. 4 Click Submit.
Loading paper and specialty media 37 • If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly. 2 Click Settings > Paper Menu. 3 From the Tray Configuration section, select a paper source, and then select a custom paper type under the paper type column. 4 Click Submit. Using the printer settings on the computer Depending on your operating system, access the Paper menu using the Local Printer Settings Utility or Printer Settings.
Paper and specialty media guide 38 Paper and specialty media guide Paper guidelines Selecting the correct paper or specialty media reduces printing problems. For the best print quality, try a sample of the paper or specialty media before buying large quantities. Paper characteristics The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. Consider these characteristics when evaluating new paper stock.
Paper and specialty media guide 39 For 60–90‑g/m2 (16–24‑lb) bond paper, grain long paper is recommended. Fiber content Most high‑quality xerographic paper is made from 100% chemically treated pulped wood. This content provides the paper with a high degree of stability resulting in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality. Paper containing fibers such as cotton can negatively affect paper handling.
Paper and specialty media guide 40 Use papers printed with heat‑resistant inks designed for use in xerographic copiers. The ink must be able to withstand temperatures up to 230°C (446°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. Use inks that are not affected by the resin in toner. Inks that are oxidation‑set or oil‑based generally meet these requirements; latex inks might not. When in doubt, contact the paper supplier.
Paper and specialty media guide 41 Using specialty media Tips on using card stock Card stock is heavy, single‑ply specialty media. Many of its variable characteristics, such as moisture content, thickness, and texture, can significantly impact print quality. Print samples on the card stock being considered for use before buying large quantities. When printing on card stock: • Make sure the Paper Type is Card Stock. • Select the appropriate Paper Texture setting.
Paper and specialty media guide 42 Tips on using labels Print samples on the labels being considered for use before buying large quantities. Note: Use only paper label sheets. Vinyl, pharmacy, and two‑sided labels are not supported. When printing on labels: • Use labels designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to verify that: – The labels can withstand temperatures up to 240°C (464°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions.
Paper and specialty media guide 43 Storing paper Use these paper storage guidelines to help avoid jams and uneven print quality: • For best results, store paper where the temperature is 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 40 percent. Most label manufacturers recommend printing in a temperature range of 18–24°C (65–75°F) with relative humidity between 40 and 60 percent. • • • • Store paper in cartons, on a pallet or shelf, rather than on the floor. Store individual packages on a flat surface.
Paper and specialty media guide Paper size 44 Standard tray Optional 250‑ or 550‑sheet tray Multipurpose feeder Duplex mode Folio 216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 in.) Statement X 140 x 216 mm (5.5 x 8.5 in.) Universal1, 2 76.2 x 127 mm (3 x 5 in.) up to 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) 7 3/4 Envelope (Monarch) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 98 x 191 mm (3.9 x 7.5 in.) 9 Envelope 98 x 225 mm (3.9 x 8.9 in.) 10 Envelope 105 x 241 mm (4.1 x 9.5 in.) DL Envelope 110 x 220 mm (4.
Paper and specialty media guide Paper type Glossy paper 45 250‑ or 550‑sheet tray X Multipurpose feeder X X X Paper labels1 Vinyl labels Duplex mode X X X Bond2 Envelope X X Rough envelope X X Letterhead Preprinted Colored Paper Light Paper Heavy Paper2 Rough/Cotton X 1 One‑sided paper labels designed for laser printers are supported for occasional use. It is recommended to print 20 or fewer pages of paper labels per month. Vinyl, pharmacy, and two‑sided labels are not supported.
Printing 46 Printing Printing a document Printing a document 1 From the Paper menu on the printer control panel, set the paper type and size to match the paper loaded. 2 Send the print job: For Windows users a With a document open, click File > Print. b Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. c Adjust the settings, if necessary. d Click OK > Print. For Macintosh users a Customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog: 1 With a document open, choose File > Page Setup.
Printing 47 Using the printer settings on the computer Depending on your operating system, adjust the toner darkness settings using the Local Printer Settings Utility or Printer Settings. Using the printer control panel 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to: > Settings > > Print Settings > > Quality Menu > > Toner Darkness > 2 Adjust the toner darkness. 3 Press .
Printing 48 3 Select the item to print. You can choose from the list of supported applications (such as Calendar, Contacts, Gallery, Google Docs, GMail, Internet, Messaging, Word Documents, Excel Documents, PowerPoint Documents, and PDF Documents). 4 From the print preview dialog, set the print and printer options if necessary.
Understanding the printer menus 49 Understanding the printer menus Menus list Paper Menu Reports Network/Ports3 Default Source Menu Settings Page Active NIC Paper Size/Type Configure MP Device Statistics Standard Network2 Network Setup Page1 Reports Substitute Size Paper Texture Profiles List Print Fonts Network card TCP/IP Paper Weight Print Directory IPv6 Paper Loading Asset Report Wireless Custom Types AppleTalk Universal Setup Standard USB SMTP Setup Security Settings Securit
Understanding the printer menus 50 Paper Size/Type menu Use To Tray [x] Size A4 A5 A6 JIS‑B5 Letter Legal Executive Oficio (Mexico) Folio Statement Universal Specify the paper size loaded in each tray. Tray [x] Type Plain Paper Transparency Recycled Labels Bond Letterhead Preprinted Colored Paper Light Paper Heavy Paper Rough/Cotton Custom Type [x] Specify the type of paper loaded in each tray. Notes: • Letter is the U.S. factory default setting. A4 is the international factory default setting.
Understanding the printer menus 51 Use To MP Feeder Size A4 A5 A6 JIS B5 Letter Legal Executive Oficio (Mexico) Folio Statement Universal 7 3/4 Envelope 9 Envelope 10 Envelope DL Envelope C5 Envelope B5 Envelope Other Envelope Specify the paper size loaded in the multipurpose feeder.
Understanding the printer menus 52 Use To Manual Paper Size A4 A5 A6 JIS B5 Letter Legal Executive Oficio (Mexico) Folio Statement Universal Specify the paper size being manually loaded. Manual Paper Type Plain Paper Card Stock Transparency Recycled Labels Bond Letterhead Preprinted Colored Paper Light Paper Heavy Paper Rough/Cotton Custom Type [x] Specify the paper type being manually loaded.
Understanding the printer menus 53 Configure MP menu Use To Configure MP Cassette Manual First Determine when the printer selects paper from the multipurpose feeder. Notes: • Cassette is the factory default setting. Cassette configures the multipurpose feeder as the default paper source. • Manual sets the multipurpose feeder only for manual‑feed print jobs. • First sets the multipurpose feeder as the primary paper source regardless of settings.
Understanding the printer menus 54 Use To Labels Texture Smooth Normal Rough Specify the relative texture of the labels loaded. Bond Texture Smooth Normal Rough Specify the relative texture of the bond paper loaded. Envelope Texture Smooth Normal Rough Specify the relative texture of the envelopes loaded. Rough Envelope Texture Rough Specify the relative texture of the rough envelopes loaded. Letterhead Texture Smooth Normal Rough Specify the relative texture of the letterhead loaded.
Understanding the printer menus 55 Paper Weight menu Use To Plain Weight Light Normal Heavy Specify the relative weight of the plain paper loaded. Card Stock Weight Light Normal Heavy Specify the relative weight of the card stock loaded. Transparency Weight Light Normal Heavy Specify the relative weight of the transparencies loaded. Recycled Weight Light Normal Heavy Specify the relative weight of the recycled paper loaded.
Understanding the printer menus 56 Use To Colored Weight Light Normal Heavy Specify the relative weight of the colored paper loaded. Light Weight Light Specify that the weight of the paper loaded is light. Heavy Weight Heavy Specify that the weight of the paper loaded is heavy. Cotton/Rough Weight Light Normal Heavy Specify the relative weight of the cotton or rough paper loaded. Custom [x] Weight Light Normal Heavy Specify the relative weight of the custom paper loaded.
Understanding the printer menus 57 Use To Light Loading Duplex Off Determine and set two‑sided printing for all print jobs that specify Light as the paper type. Heavy Loading Duplex Off Determine and set two‑sided printing for all print jobs that specify Heavy as the paper type. Custom [x] Loading Duplex Off Determine and set two‑sided printing for all print jobs that specify Custom [x] as the paper type. Note: Custom [x] Loading is available only if the custom type is supported.
Understanding the printer menus 58 Use To Portrait Width 3–8.5 inches 76–216 mm Set the portrait width. Notes: • If the width exceeds the maximum, then the printer uses the maximum width allowed. • 8.5 inches is the US factory default setting. You can increase the width in 0.01‑inch increments. • 216 mm is the international factory default setting. You can increase the width in 1‑mm increments. Portrait Height 3–14.17 inches 76–360 mm Set the portrait height.
Understanding the printer menus 59 Use To Print Fonts PCL Fonts PostScript Fonts Print a report of all the fonts available for the printer language currently set in the printer. Print Directory Print a list of all the resources stored in an optional flash memory card. Note: A separate list is available for PCL and PostScript emulations. Notes: • Job Buffer Size must be set to 100%. • Make sure the optional flash memory is installed correctly and working properly.
Understanding the printer menus 60 Use To NPA Mode Off Auto Set the printer to perform the special processing required for bidirectional communication following the conventions defined by the NPA protocol. Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. • Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the menus causes the printer to restart. The menu selection is then updated. Network Buffer Disabled Auto 3KB to [maximum size allowed] Set the size of the network input buffer.
Understanding the printer menus 61 Use To View Card Speed View the speed of an active network card. Network Address UAA LAA View the network addresses. Job Timeout Set the amount of time it takes for a network print job to be canceled. 0–255 seconds Notes: • 90 seconds is the factory default setting. • A setting value of 0 disables the timeout. • If a value of 1–9 is selected, then the setting is saved as 10.
Understanding the printer menus 62 Use To Enable HTTP Server Yes No Enable the built-in Web server (Embedded Web Server). When enabled, the printer can be monitored and managed remotely using a Web browser. WINS Server Address View or change the current WINS server address. Enable DDNS Yes No View or change the current DDNS setting. Enable mDNS Yes No View or change the current mDNS setting. DNS Server Address View or change the current DNS server address.
Understanding the printer menus 63 Use To Enable DHCPv6 On Off Enable DHCPv6 in the printer. * Note: On is the factory default setting. These settings can be changed only from the Embedded Web Server. Wireless menu Note: This menu is available only in printers connected to a wireless network or printer models that have a wireless network adapter.
Understanding the printer menus 64 Use To View Address Show the assigned AppleTalk address. Note: The address can be changed only from the Embedded Web Server. Set Zone Provide a list of AppleTalk zones available on the network. [list of zones available on the network] Note: The factory default setting is the default zone for the network. If no default zone exists, then the zone marked with an asterisk (*) is the default setting.
Understanding the printer menus 65 Use To USB Buffer Disabled Auto 3K to [maximum size allowed] Set the size of the USB input buffer. Notes: • • • • Auto is the factory default setting. Disabled turns off job buffering. The USB buffer size value can be changed in 1-KB increments. The maximum size allowed depends on the amount of memory in the printer, the size of the other link buffers, and whether Resource Save is set to On or Off.
Understanding the printer menus 66 Use To Use SSL Disabled Negotiate Required Set the printer to use SSL for increased security when connecting to the SMTP server. Notes: • Disabled is the factory default setting. • When the Negotiate setting is used, the SMTP server determines if SSL will be used. SMTP Server Authentication No authentication required Login/Plain CRAM‑MD5 Digest‑MD5 NTLM Kerberos 5 Specify the type of user authentication required for printing privileges.
Understanding the printer menus 67 Use To Configure Log Enable Audit Yes No Enable Remote Syslog No Yes Remote Syslog Facility 0–23 Severity of events to log 0–7 Specify how and whether or not audit logs are created. Notes: • Enable Audit determines if events are recorded in the secure audit log and remote syslog. No is the factory default setting. • Enable Remote Syslog determines if logs are sent to a remote server. No is the factory default setting.
Understanding the printer menus 68 Settings menu General Settings menu Use To Display Language English Francais Deutsch Italiano Espanol Dansk Norsk Nederlands Svenska Portuguese Suomi Russian Polski Greek Magyar Turkce Cesky Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Korean Japanese Set the language of the text appearing on the display.
Understanding the printer menus 69 Use To Run Initial setup Yes No Run the setup wizard. Notes: • Yes is the factory default setting. • After completing the setup wizard by selecting Done at the country or region selection screen, the default becomes No. Paper Sizes US Metric Specify the unit of measurement for paper sizes. Notes: • US is the factory default setting. • The initial setting is determined by your country or region selection in the initial setup wizard.
Understanding the printer menus 70 Use To Timeouts Hibernate Timeout on Connection Hibernate Do Not Hibernate Set the printer to Hibernate mode even if there is an active Ethernet connection. Timeouts Screen Timeout 15–300 sec Set the amount of time in seconds the printer waits before the it returns to a ready state. Timeouts Print Timeout Disabled 1–255 sec Set the amount of time in seconds the printer waits to receive an end‑of‑job message before canceling the remainder of the print job.
Understanding the printer menus 71 Use To Print Recovery Jam Recovery On Off Auto Specify whether the printer reprints jammed pages. Print Recovery Jam Assist On Off Print Recovery Page Protect Off On Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. The printer reprints jammed pages unless the memory required to hold the pages is needed for other printer tasks. • On sets the printer to always reprint jammed pages. • Off sets the printer to never reprint jammed pages.
Understanding the printer menus 72 Use To Custom Home Message Off IP Address Hostname Contact Name Location Zero Configuration Name Custom Text 1 Select a custom home message that appears as an alternating display of the printer status. Note: Off is the factory default setting. Print Settings Setup menu Use To Printer Language PCL Emulation PS Emulation Set the default printer language. Notes: • PCL Emulation is the factory default setting.
Understanding the printer menus 73 Use To Resource Save On Off Specify how the printer handles temporary downloads, such as fonts and macros stored in the RAM, when the printer receives a print job that requires more than the available memory. Notes: • Off is the factory default setting. Off sets the printer to retain downloads only until memory is needed. Downloads are deleted in order to process print jobs. • On sets the printer to retain downloads during language changes and printer resets.
Understanding the printer menus 74 Use To Separator Sheets Off Between Copies Between Jobs Between Pages Specify whether to insert blank separator sheets. Notes: • Off is the factory default setting. • Between Copies inserts a blank sheet between each copy of a print job if Collate is set to (1,1,1) (2,2,2). If Collate is set to (1,2,3) (1,2,3), then a blank page is inserted between each set of printed pages, such as after all page 2's and after all page 3's.
Understanding the printer menus 75 Quality menu Use To Print Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 Image Q 2400 Image Q Specify the printed output resolution in dots per inch. Pixel Boost Off Fonts Horizontally Vertically Both directions Isolated Enable more pixels to print in clusters for clarity, in order to enhance images horizontally or vertically, or to enhance fonts. Toner Darkness 1–10 Lighten or darken the printed output. Note: 600 dpi is the factory default setting.
Understanding the printer menus 76 Utilities menu Use To Format Flash Yes No Format the flash memory. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not turn off the printer while the flash memory is being formatted. Notes: • Flash memory refers to the memory added by installing a flash memory card in the printer. • • • • Hex Trace Yes deletes all data stored in the flash memory. No cancels the format request. The flash memory option card must not be read/write‑ or write‑protected.
Understanding the printer menus 77 Use To Font Priority Resident Flash Establish the font search order. Notes: • Resident is the factory default setting. • This menu item is available only when a formatted flash memory card is installed and operating properly. • Make sure the flash memory card is not read/write‑, write‑, or password‑protected. • Job Buffer Size must not be set to 100%.
Understanding the printer menus 78 Use To PCL Emulation Settings Pitch 0.08–100 Specify the font pitch for scalable monospaced fonts. PCL Emulation Settings Orientation Portrait Landscape Notes: • • • • 10 is the factory default setting. Pitch refers to the number of fixed‑space characters per inch (cpi). Pitch can be increased or decreased in 0.01‑cpi increments. For nonscalable monospaced fonts, the pitch appears on the display but it cannot be changed.
Understanding the printer menus 79 Use To Tray Renumber Assign MP Feeder Off None 0–199 Assign Tray [x] Off None 0–199 Assign Manual Paper Off None 0–199 Assign Manual Env Off None 0–199 Configure the printer to work with printer software or programs that use different source assignments for trays and feeders.
Saving money and the environment 80 Saving money and the environment Saving paper and toner Studies show that as much as 80% of the carbon footprint of a printer is related to paper usage. You can significantly reduce your carbon footprint by using recycled paper and the following printing suggestions, such as printing on both sides of the paper and printing multiple pages on one side of a single sheet of paper.
Saving money and the environment 81 Use To Off Use the factory default settings for all settings associated with Eco‑Mode. This setting supports the performance specifications for your printer. Energy Reduce energy use, especially when the printer is idle. • Printer engine motors do not start until a document is ready to print. You may notice a short delay before the first page is printed. • The printer enters Sleep mode after one minute of inactivity.
Saving money and the environment 82 Using Hibernate mode Hibernate is an ultra‑low‑power saving mode. Notes: • Three days is the default amount of time before the printer enters Hibernate mode. • Make sure to wake the printer from Hibernate mode before sending a print job. A hard reset or a long press of the Sleep button wakes the printer from Hibernate mode. • If the printer is in Hibernate mode, then the Embedded Web Server is disabled.
Saving money and the environment 83 Notes: • Print a network setup page or menu settings page, and then locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123. • If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly. 2 Click Settings > General Settings > Schedule Power Modes. 3 From the Action menu, select the power mode. 4 From the Time menu, select the time.
Securing the printer 84 Securing the printer Using the security lock feature The printer is equipped with a security lock feature. Attach a security lock compatible with most laptop computers in the location shown to secure the printer in place. Statement of Volatility Your printer contains various types of memory that can store device and network settings, and user data.
Securing the printer 85 Erasing volatile memory The volatile memory (RAM) installed in your printer requires a power source to retain information. To erase the buffered data, simply turn off the printer. Erasing non‑volatile memory 1 Turn off the printer. 2 From the printer control panel, hold down and the right arrow button while turning the printer on. Release the buttons only when the Configuration menu appears. 3 Press the arrow buttons until Wipe All Settings appears, and then press .
Maintaining the printer 86 Maintaining the printer Periodically, certain tasks are required to maintain the optimum performance of your printer. Warning—Potential Damage: Failure to replace parts and supplies when directed may cause damage to your printer or prevent the printer from performing optimally. Cleaning the printer Note: You may need to perform this task after every few months. Warning—Potential Damage: Damage to the printer caused by improper handling is not covered by the printer warranty.
Maintaining the printer 87 Estimated number of remaining pages The estimated number of remaining pages is based on the recent printing history of the printer. Its accuracy may vary significantly and is dependent on many factors, such as actual document content, print quality settings, and other printer settings. The accuracy of the estimated number of remaining pages may decrease when the actual printing consumption is different from the historical printing consumption.
Maintaining the printer Replacing supplies Replacing the toner cartridge 1 Press the button on the right side of the printer, and then open the front door. 2 Pull the toner cartridge out using the handle. 3 Unpack the toner cartridge, and then remove all packing materials. 4 Shake the new cartridge to redistribute the toner.
Maintaining the printer 89 5 Insert the toner cartridge into the printer by aligning the side rails of the cartridge with the arrows on the side rails inside the printer. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to light may cause print quality problems. 6 Close the front door. Replacing the imaging unit 1 Press the button on the right side of the printer, and then open the front door.
Maintaining the printer 90 2 Pull the toner cartridge out using the handle. 3 Lift the blue handle, and then pull the imaging unit out of the printer. 4 Unpack the new imaging unit, and then shake it. 5 Remove all packing materials from the imaging unit. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to light may cause print quality problems. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the photoconductor drum.
Maintaining the printer 91 6 Insert the imaging unit into the printer by aligning the arrows on the side rails of the imaging unit with the arrows on the side rails inside the printer. 7 Insert the toner cartridge into the printer by aligning the side rails of the cartridge with the arrows on the side rails inside the printer. 8 Close the front door.
Maintaining the printer 92 Moving the printer Before moving the printer CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Before moving the printer, follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury or printer damage: • Turn the printer off using the power switch, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. • Disconnect all cords and cables from the printer before moving it. • If an optional tray is installed, then remove it from the printer.
Managing the printer 93 Managing the printer Managing printer messages Use the Status Messenger application to view error messages requiring your intervention on your printer. When there is an error, a bubble appears telling you what the error is, and points you to the appropriate recovery information. If you installed Status Messenger with your printer software, then the application launches automatically when the software installation is completed.
Managing the printer 94 • If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly. 2 Press Enter to open the Web page of your printer. 3 Click Applications. Note: The remote control panel requires a Java plug‑in to launch. Viewing reports You can view some reports from the Embedded Web Server. These reports are useful for assessing the status of the printer, network, and supplies. 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.
Managing the printer 95 Notification Description Off The normal printer behavior for all supplies occurs. E‑mail Only The printer generates an e-mail when the supply condition is reached. The status of the supply will appear on the menus page and status page. Warning The printer displays the warning message and generates an e‑mail about the status of the supply. The printer does not stop when the supply condition is reached.
Managing the printer > Settings > 96 > General Settings > > Factory Defaults > > Restore Now > Creating a printer control panel PIN The Panel PIN Protect menu lets you restrict access to the menus from the printer control panel. To restrict access to the menus, create a Personal Identification Number (PIN), and then assign the PIN to each menu. 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.
Clearing jams 97 Clearing jams Carefully select paper and specialty media and load them properly to avoid most jams. If jams do occur, then follow the steps outlined in this chapter. Note: Jam Recovery is set to Auto by default. The printer reprints jammed pages unless the memory required to hold the pages is needed for other printer tasks. Avoiding jams Load paper properly • Make sure paper lies flat in the tray.
Clearing jams 98 Use recommended paper • Use only recommended paper or specialty media. • Do not load wrinkled, creased, damp, bent, or curled paper. • Flex, fan, and straighten paper before loading it. • • • • Do not use paper that has been cut or trimmed by hand. Do not mix paper sizes, weights, or types in the same tray. Make sure the paper size and type are set correctly on the computer or printer control panel. Store paper according to manufacturer recommendations.
Clearing jams 3 99 Area Printer control panel message What to do Tray 1 Jam, pull tray 1. Push down blue flap. [23y.xx] Pull tray 1 completely out, then push the front duplex flap down, and then remove the jammed paper. Note: You may need to open the rear door to clear some 23y.xx paper jams. 4 Tray [x] Jam, tray [x] [24y.xx] 5 Multipurpose feeder Jam, MP feeder. [250.xx] Remove all paper from the multipurpose feeder, and then remove the jammed paper.
Clearing jams 100 2 Pull the toner cartridge out using the handle. 3 Lift the blue handle, and then pull out the imaging unit from the printer. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the photoconductor drum. Doing so may affect the print quality of future print jobs. 4 Place the imaging unit aside on a flat, smooth surface. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to light can cause print quality problems.
Clearing jams 101 5 Lift the blue flap in front of the printer. 6 Firmly grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. 7 Insert the imaging unit by aligning the arrows on the side rails of the unit with the arrows on the side rails inside the printer, and then insert the imaging unit into the printer.
Clearing jams 102 8 Insert the toner cartridge by aligning the side rails of the cartridge with the arrows on the side rails inside the printer, and then insert the cartridge into the printer. 9 Close the front door. 10 From the printer control panel, press to clear the message and continue printing. Jam, rear door [20y.xx] 1 Press the button on the right side of the printer, and then open the front door. 2 Gently pull down the rear door. CAUTION—HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer might be hot.
Clearing jams 103 3 Firmly grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. 4 Close the rear and front doors. 5 From the printer control panel, press to clear the message and continue printing. Jam, standard bin [20y.xx] 1 Firmly grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed.
Clearing jams 2 From the printer control panel, press 104 to clear the message and continue printing. Jam, pull tray 1. Push down blue flap. [23y.xx] 1 Pull out the tray completely.
Clearing jams 105 2 Locate the blue lever, and then pull it down to release the jam. Note: If the jammed paper is not visible in the duplex area, then open the rear door, and then gently remove the jammed paper. Make sure all paper fragments are removed. 3 Firmly grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. 4 Insert the tray. 5 From the printer control panel, press to clear the message and continue printing.
Clearing jams 106 Jam, tray [x] [24y.xx] 1 Pull out the tray completely. 1 2 Firmly grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. 3 Insert the tray. 4 From the printer control panel, press to clear the message and continue printing. Jam, MP feeder [250.xx] 1 From the multipurpose feeder, firmly grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed.
Clearing jams 107 2 Flex the sheets of paper back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface. 3 Reload paper into the multipurpose feeder. Note: Make sure the paper guide lightly rests against the edge of the paper. 4 From the printer control panel, press to clear the message and continue printing.
Troubleshooting 108 Troubleshooting Understanding the printer messages Bin full. Remove paper. Remove the paper stack from the standard bin. Cannot collate large document [37] Try one or more of the following: • From the printer control panel, press to print the portion of the job already stored and begin collating the rest of the print job. • Cancel the current print job.
Troubleshooting 109 Change [paper source] to [custom type name]. Load [orientation]. Try one or more of the following: • Load the correct size and type of paper in the tray, and then press on the printer control panel. Note: Make sure the paper size and type settings are specified in the Paper menu on the printer control panel. • Cancel the print job. Change [paper source] to [custom string]. Load [orientation].
Troubleshooting 110 Flash memory full [52] Try one or more of the following: • From the printer control panel, press to clear the message and continue printing. • Delete fonts, macros, and other data stored in the flash memory. From the printer control panel, navigate to: > Settings > > Print Settings > > Utilities Menu > > Format Flash > > Yes > • Use a larger‑capacity flash memory card.
Troubleshooting 111 Insert tray [x] Insert the indicated tray into the printer. Load [paper source] with [custom type name] [orientation] Try one or more of the following: • Load the tray or feeder with the correct size and type of paper. • From the printer control panel, press to clear the message and continue printing. Note: If the printer finds a tray that has the correct size and type of paper, then it feeds from that tray.
Troubleshooting 112 • Cancel the current job. Load MP feeder with [custom type name] [orientation] Try one or more of the following: • Load the feeder with the correct size and type of paper. • From the printer control panel, press to clear the message and continue printing. Note: If no paper is loaded in the feeder, then the printer manually overrides the request, and then prints from an automatically selected tray. • Cancel the current job.
Troubleshooting 113 Memory full [38] Try one or more of the following: • From the printer control panel, press • Decrease the resolution setting. • Install additional printer memory. to clear the message. Memory low, no Resource Save [35] Try one or more of the following: • From the printer control panel, press • Install additional printer memory. to disable Resource Save, clear the message, and continue printing.
Troubleshooting 114 To accept any and all of these risks and to proceed with the use of non-genuine supplies or parts in your printer, press printing. and on the printer control panel simultaneously for 15 seconds to clear the message and continue If you do not wish to accept these risks, then remove the third-party supply or part from your printer, and then install a genuine Dell supply or part.
Troubleshooting 115 Replace cartridge, 0 estimated pages remain [88.xy] Replace the toner cartridge to clear the message and continue printing. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the supply or see the “Replacing supplies” section of the User’s Guide. Note: If you do not have a replacement cartridge, then visit our Web site or contact the place where you purchased the printer. Replace cartridge, printer region mismatch [42.xy] Install a suitable toner cartridge.
Troubleshooting 116 Replace unsupported imaging unit [32.xy] Remove the imaging unit, and then install a supported one to clear the message and continue printing. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the supply or see the “Replacing supplies” section of the User’s Guide. Note: If you do not have a replacement imaging unit, then see the “Ordering supplies” section of the User’s Guide or visit our Web site. Too many trays. Remove some. [58] 1 Turn off the printer.
Troubleshooting 117 Action Yes No Step 4 Unplug the other electrical equipment, and then turn on the printer. If the printer does not work, then reconnect the other electrical equipment. Go to step 5. Check other electrical equipment plugged into the electrical outlet. Does other electrical equipment work? Step 5 Go to step 6. Check if the cables connecting the printer and the computer are inserted in the correct ports.
Troubleshooting 118 Action Yes No Step 11 Go to step 12. Install the correct printer driver. Check the installed printer driver. Is the correct printer driver installed? Step 12 Turn off the printer, then wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer back on. The problem is solved. Contact technical support. Is the printer working? Printer display is blank Action Yes No Step 1 The problem is solved. Go to step 2. Press the Sleep button on the printer control panel.
Troubleshooting 119 Action Yes No Step 3 Go to step 4. Reinstall the internal option. Print a menu settings page, and then check to see if the internal option is listed in the Installed Features list. Is the internal option listed in the menu settings page? Step 4 a Check if the internal option is selected. The problem is solved. Contact technical support. It may be necessary to manually add the internal option in the printer driver to make it available for print jobs.
Troubleshooting 120 Action Yes No Step 4 Go to step 5. Manually add the tray in the printer driver. Check if the tray is available in the printer driver. Note: If necessary, manually add the tray in the printer driver to make it available for print jobs. For more information, see “Adding available options in the print driver” on page 20. Is the tray available in the printer driver? Step 5 Check if the option is selected. a From the application you are using, select the option.
Troubleshooting 121 Action Yes Contact technical Step 3 a Review the tips on avoiding jams. For more information, see “Avoiding support. jams” on page 97. b Follow the recommendations, and then resend the print job. No The problem is solved. Do paper jams still occur frequently? Paper jam message remains after jam is cleared Action Yes No Open front door and remove all trays. a Clear any jammed pages. Contact technical support. The problem is solved.
Troubleshooting 122 Solving print problems Printing problems Print jobs do not print Action Yes No Step 1 The problem is solved. Go to step 2. a From the document you are trying to print, open the Print dialog and check if you have selected the correct printer. Note: If the printer is not the default printer, then you must select the printer for each document that you want to print. b Resend the print job. Do the jobs print? The problem is solved. Go to step 3.
Troubleshooting 123 Action Yes No Step 6 a Remove, and then reinstall the printer software. For more information, see “Installing the printer” on page 19. The problem is solved. Contact technical support. Note: For more information, visit www.dell.com/support/printers. b Resend the print job. Do the jobs print? Printing slows down Notes: • When printing using narrow paper, the printer prints at a reduced speed to prevent damage to the fuser.
Troubleshooting 124 Action Yes No Step 3 Install additional printer memory. The problem is solved. Change the environmental settings. From the printer control panel, navigate to: > Settings > > General Settings > For more information, contact technical support. > Eco‑Mode > select a setting > Note: When using the Eco-Mode setting, you may notice a reduction in performance.
Troubleshooting 125 Incorrect characters print Action Yes No Step 1 Deactivate Hex Trace mode. Go to step 2. Contact technical support. The problem is solved. Make sure the printer is not in Hex Trace mode. Note: If Ready Hex appears on the printer display, then turn off the printer, and then turn it back on to deactivate Hex Trace mode. Is the printer in Hex Trace mode? Step 2 a From the printer control panel, select Standard Network or Network [x], and then set SmartSwitch to On.
Troubleshooting 126 Action Yes Step 3 The problem is solved. Contact technical support. Reduce the complexity of the print job by eliminating the number and size of fonts, the number and complexity of images, and the number of pages in the job. No Did the job print and collate correctly? Unexpected page breaks occur Action Yes No Step 1 The problem is solved. Go to step 2. Adjust the print timeout settings.
Troubleshooting 127 Action Yes Step 1 Go to step 2. a Print a font sample list to check if the fonts you are using are supported by the printer. 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to: No The problem is solved. > Reports > > Print Fonts > 2 Press the arrow buttons until PCL Fonts or PostScript Fonts appears, and then press . b Use a font that is supported by the printer or install the font that you want to use. For more information, contact your system support person. c Resend the print job.
Troubleshooting 128 Action Yes No Step 1 a Check if there is packing material left on the imaging unit. 1 Remove the toner cartridge, and then the imaging unit. Go to step 2. The problem is solved. Go to step 3. The problem is solved. Contact technical support. The problem is solved. 2 Check if the packing material is properly removed from the imaging unit. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes.
Troubleshooting 129 Action Yes Step 1 Go to step 2. a Move the width and length guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper loaded. b Resend the print job. No The problem is solved. Is the page or image clipped? Step 2 Go to step 3. From the printer control panel, set the paper size and type in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray. Do one or more of the following: • Specify the paper size from the tray settings to match the paper loaded in the tray.
Troubleshooting 130 Action Yes No Step 1 Go to step 2. Load paper with the correct paper type and weight in the tray. Go to step 3. Change the paper loaded in the tray to match the paper type and weight specified in the tray settings. Go to step 4. The problem is solved. Contact technical support. The problem is solved. Action Yes No Step 1 a From the Quality Menu on the printer control panel, decrease the toner darkness. The problem is solved. Go to step 2.
Troubleshooting 131 Action Yes No Step 2 The problem is solved. Go to step 3. Reinstall the imaging unit and the toner cartridge. a Remove the toner cartridge. b Remove the imaging unit. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to light can cause print quality problems. c Install the imaging unit, and then the cartridge. d Resend the print job.
Troubleshooting 132 Action Yes No Step 3 a Depending on your operating system, specify the paper size from Printing Preferences or from the Print dialog. b Resend the print job. The problem is solved. Contact technical support. Are the margins correct? Paper curl Action Yes No Step 1 Go to step 2. Adjust the width and length guides. Go to step 3. Specify the paper type and weight from the tray settings to match the paper loaded in the tray. Go to step 4. The problem is solved.
Troubleshooting 133 Print irregularities Leading edge ) ) ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Trailing edge Action Yes Step 1 Go to step 2. a Move the width and length guides in the tray to the correct positions for the size of the paper loaded in the tray. b Resend the print job. No The problem is solved. Do print irregularities still appear? Step 2 Go to step 3. Specify the paper size and type from the tray settings to match the paper loaded in the tray. Go to step 4. The problem is solved.
Troubleshooting 134 Repeating defects appear on prints Action Yes Step 1 Go to step 2. 1 Check if the distance between the defects equal to 80 mm (3.15 in.) 2 Take note of the distance, and then contact technical support or your Dell printer dealer. Measure the distance between the defects. Check for a distance between the defects that equals: • 97 mm (3.82 in.) • 47 mm (1.85 in.) • 38 mm (1.5 in.
Troubleshooting Action 135 Yes Go to step 3. Step 2 a From the printer control panel, set the paper type, texture and weight in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray. b Resend the print job. Is the tray set to the type, texture, and weight of the paper loaded? No Do one or more of the following: • Specify the paper type, texture, and weight from the tray settings to match the paper loaded in the tray.
Troubleshooting 136 Print is too light Action Yes Go to step 2. Step 1 a From the Quality menu on the printer control panel, increase the toner darkness. No The problem is solved. Note: 8 is the factory default setting. b Resend the print job. Is the print still too light? Go to step 3. Change the paper type, texture, and weight to match the paper loaded in the tray. Go to step 4.
Troubleshooting 137 Action Yes No Step 6 a Redistribute the toner in the imaging unit. 1 Remove the toner cartridge, and then the imaging unit. Go to step 7. The problem is solved. Contact technical support. The problem is solved. Yes No 2 Firmly shake the imaging unit. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to light may cause print quality problems. 3 Install the imaging unit, and then the cartridge.
Troubleshooting 138 Printer is printing solid black pages Action Yes No Step 1 a Reinstall the imaging unit. 1 Remove the toner cartridge, and then the imaging unit. Go to step 2. The problem is solved. Contact technical support. The problem is solved. Action Yes No Step 1 Go to step 2. Set the paper type to Transparency. Contact technical support. The problem is solved. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes.
Troubleshooting 139 Streaked horizontal lines appear on prints ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Action Yes Go to step 2. Step 1 a Depending on your operating system, specify the tray or feeder from Printing Preferences or the Print dialog. b Resend the print job. No The problem is solved. Do streaked horizontal lines appear on prints? Step 2 Go to step 3. Change the paper type and weight to match the paper loaded in the tray. Go to step 4. The problem is solved. Go to step 5. The problem is solved.
Troubleshooting 140 Streaked vertical lines appear on prints Leading edge ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Trailing edge Action Yes Step 1 Go to step 2. a Depending on your operating system, specify the paper type, texture, and weight from Printing Preferences or from the Print dialog. b Resend the print job. No The problem is solved. Do streaked vertical lines appear on prints? Step 2 Go to step 3.
Troubleshooting 141 Action Yes No Step 5 Contact technical support or your Dell printer dealer. The problem is solved. Action Yes No Step 1 a Make sure your software program is using a correct fill pattern. Go to step 2. The problem is solved. Step 2 Go to step 3. a Load the specified tray or feeder with a recommended type of paper. The problem is solved. Replace the imaging unit, and then resend the print job.
Troubleshooting 142 Vertical voids appear on prints Leading edge Trailing edge Action Yes No Step 1 a Make sure your software program is using a correct fill pattern. Go to step 2. The problem is solved. Step 2 Go to step 3. a From the printer control panel, set the paper type and weight in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray. b Resend the print job. The problem is solved. b Resend the print job.
Troubleshooting 143 Toner specks appear on prints Action Yes No Replace the imaging unit, and then resend the print job. Contact technical support. The problem is solved. Yes No Do toner specks appear on prints? Toner rubs off Leading edge ABC DEF Trailing edge Action Step 1 Go to step 2. From the Paper menu on the printer control panel, check the paper type, texture, and weight.
Troubleshooting 144 Embedded Web Server does not open Action Yes No Step 1 a Turn on the printer. The problem is solved. Go to step 2. b Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address. c Press Enter. Does the Embedded Web Server open? The problem is solved. Go to step 3. Step 2 Make sure the printer IP address is correct.
Troubleshooting 145 Action Yes Step 5 The problem is solved. Contact your system support person. Temporarily disable the Web proxy servers. Proxy servers may block or restrict you from accessing certain Web sites including the Embedded Web Server. No Does the Embedded Web Server open? Contacting technical support When you call technical support, describe the problem you are experiencing, the message on the printer display, and the troubleshooting steps you have already taken to find a solution.
Appendix 146 Appendix Dell Technical Support Policy Technician‑assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the Operating System, application software and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the printer and all Dell‑installed hardware.
Appendix 147 Warranty and Return Policy Dell Inc. (“Dell”) manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry‑standard practices. For information about the Dell warranty for your printer, refer to the Product Information Guide.
Index 148 Index A accessing Status Monitor Center 93 accessing the controller board 14 accessing the remote control panel Embedded Web Server 93 Active NIC menu 59 adding hardware options print driver 20 adjusting Sleep mode 81 adjusting toner darkness 46 AirPrint using 47 AppleTalk menu 63 assigning custom paper types 36 attaching cables 18 available internal options 14 avoiding jams 43 avoiding paper jams 97 B Bin full. Remove paper.
Index Ethernet setup preparing for an 20 exterior of the printer cleaning 86 149 factory defaults, restoring 95 finding more information about the printer 7 Finishing menu 73 Flash memory full [52] 110 Flash memory unformatted [53] 110 font sample list, printing 48 Jam, standard bin [20y.xx] 103 Jam, tray [x] [24y.
Index Network error, port [x] [54] 113 Network error, standard port [54] 113 Network Reports menu 60 network setup page printing 25 Non‑Dell [supply type], see User’s Guide [33.
Index Cannot defrag flash memory [37] 108 Cartridge low [88.xy] 108 Cartridge nearly low [88.xy] 108 Cartridge very low, [x] estimated pages remain [88.xy] 108 Change [paper source] to [custom string]. Load [orientation]. 109 Change [paper source] to [custom type name]. Load [orientation]. 109 Change [paper source] to [paper size]. Load [orientation]. 109 Change [paper source] to [paper type] [paper size]. Load [orientation].
Index setting Hibernate Timeout 82 Setup menu 72 shipping the printer 92 Sleep mode adjusting 81 SMTP Setup menu 65 software Status Messenger 93 Status Monitor Center 93 Supplies Ordering Utility 87 standard bin, using 27 Standard Network menu 59 standard tray loading 27 Standard USB menu 64 statement of volatility 84 Status Monitor Center accessing 93 storing paper 43 supplies 87 streaked horizontal lines appear on prints 139 streaked vertical lines appear on prints 140 streaks appear 142 Substitute Size
Index wireless network setup using the Embedded Web Server 24 Wireless Setup Assistant using 23 Wireless Setup Utility using 23 X XPS menu 76 153