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10 | IntroductionintroductionThese are the main components of your printer:This chapter includes:• Printer overview• Control panel overview• Understan

Introduction | 11CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW1status LED Shows the status of your printer. (See "Understanding the control panel" on page 12.)2sto

12 | IntroductionUNDERSTANDING THE CONTROL PANELThe color of the status and toner colors LED indicates the printer's current status.LEDsStop butt

Introduction | 13SUPPLIED SOFTWAREYou must install the printer software using the supplied CD after you have set up your printer and connected it to y

14 | Getting startedgetting startedThis chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the printer.This chapter includes:• Setting up the

Getting started | 15MacintoshINSTALLING THE SOFTWAREYou have to install the printer software for printing. The software includes drivers, applications

16 | Getting startedPRINTER'S BASIC SETTINGSAfter installation is complete, you may want to set the printer's default settings. Refer to the

Selecting and loading print media | 17selecting and loading print mediaThis chapter introduces you how to load originals and print media into your pri

18 | Selecting and loading print mediaSpecifications on print mediaTYPE SIZE DIMENSIONSWEIGHTACAPACITYBPlain paper Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inche

Selecting and loading print media | 19Guidelines for special print mediaMEDIA TYPE GUIDELINESEnvelopes • Successful printing on envelopes depends upon

2 | Features of your new laser printerfeatures of your new laser printerYour new printer is equipped with a number of special features that improve th

20 | Selecting and loading print mediaCHANGING THE SIZE OF THE PAPER IN THE PAPER TRAYTo load different sizes of paper, such as Legal-sized paper, you

Selecting and loading print media | 21manually. Adjust the paper length guide and paper width guide. 5. Close the paper cover.6. Slide the t

22 | Selecting and loading print mediaPRINTING ON SPECIAL PRINT MATERIALSThe printer can hold special sizes and types of print material, such as postc

Basic printing | 23basic printingThis chapter explains common printing tasks.This chapter includes:• Printing a document • Canceling a print jobPRINTI

24 | MaintenancemaintenanceThis chapter provides information for maintaining your printer and the toner cartridge.This chapter includes:• Printing rep

Maintenance | 255. Pull the imaging unit out of the printer using the groove on the front of the imaging unit. 6. With a dry lint-free cloth, wipe a

26 | MaintenanceMAINTAINING THE CARTRIDGEToner cartridge storageTo get the most from the toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines in mind:• Do n

Maintenance | 27REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGEThe printer uses four colors and has a different toner cartridge for each one: yellow (Y), magenta (M), c

28 | MaintenanceREPLACING THE IMAGING UNITWhen the life span of the imaging unit has expired, the Dell Toner Management System™ program window appears

Maintenance | 298. Insert the waste toner container into position and then push it to ensure that it is firmly seated in place.9. Slide the toner cart

Features of your new laser printer | 3ABOUT THIS USER’S GUIDEThis user’s guide provides information about basic understanding of the printer as well a

30 | Maintenance6. Insert the new container into position and then push it to ensure that it is firmly seated in place.7. Close the front cover firmly

Troubleshooting | 31troubleshootingThis chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error.This chapter includes:• Tips for av

32 | Troubleshooting4. Push the fuser levers upwards. 5. Open the top cover and inner cover. 6. Holding the inner cover open, carefully take the jam

Troubleshooting | 33SOLVING OTHER PROBLEMSThe following chart lists some conditions that may occur and the recommended solutions. Follow the suggested

34 | TroubleshootingPrinting quality problemsIf the inside of the printer is dirty or paper has been loaded improperly, you may notice a reduction in

Troubleshooting | 35Toner specks• The paper may not meet specifications; for example, the paper is too moist or too rough. See "Selecting print m

36 | TroubleshootingMisformed characters• If characters are improperly formed and producing hollow images, the paper stock may be too slick. Try a dif

Troubleshooting | 37Common Windows problemsCommon Macintosh problemsAn unknown image repetitively appears on a next few sheets or loose toner, light p

38 | Ordering supplies and accessoriesordering supplies and accessoriesThis chapter provides information on purchasing cartridges and accessories avai

Specifications_39specificationsThis chapter guides you about this printer’s specifications such as various features.This chapter include:• General spe

4 | Features of your new laser printerFINDING MORE INFORMATIONYou can find information for setting up and using your printer from the following resour

40 | SpecificationsPRINTER SPECIFICATIONSITEM DESCRIPTIONPrinting method Color laser beam printingPrinting speedaa. It will be affected by operating s

Glossary_41glossaryADFAn Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) is a mechanism that will automatically feed an original sheet of paper so that the machine ca

42 | GlossaryAn emulator duplicates the functions of one system with a different system, so that the second system behaves like the first system. Emul

Glossary | 43LEDA Light-Emitting Diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that indicates the status of a machine. MAC addressMedia Access Control (MAC)

44 | GlossarySubnet Mask The subnet mask is used in conjunction with the network address to determine which part of the address is the network address

Index | 45indexAadjustmentaltitude 16Ccleaninginside 24outside 24control panel 11Ddemo page, print 14driverinstallation 15Jjamtips for avoiding paper

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Software section

1SOFTWARE SECTION CONTENTSChapter 1: INSTALLING PRINTER SOFTWARE IN WINDOWSInstalling Printer Software ...

2Creating a Watermark ... 16Editing a Watermark ...

Safety information | 5safety informationIMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONSWhat the icons and signs in this user’s guide mean:These warning signs

Installing Printer Software in Windows31 Installing Printer Software in WindowsThis chapter includes:• Installing Printer Software• Reinstalling Print

Installing Printer Software in Windows4NOTE: If your printer is not already connected to the computer, the following window will appear.• After connec

Installing Printer Software in Windows5NOTE: If your printer is not already connected to the computer, the following window will appear.• After connec

Installing Printer Software in Windows6Removing Printer Software1Start Windows.2From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs → Dell → Dell Prin

Basic Printing72 Basic Printing This chapter explains the printing options and common printing tasks in Windows. This chapter includes:• Printing a Do

Basic Printing8Printing to a file (PRN) You will sometimes need to save the print data as a file for your purpose. To create a file:1Check the Print

Basic Printing9Layout TabThe Layout tab provides options to adjust how the document appears on the printed page. The Layout Options includes Multiple

Basic Printing10SourceMake sure that Source is set to the corresponding paper tray.Use Manual Feeder when printing on special materials like envelopes

Basic Printing11Advanced OptionsYou can set advanced settings by clicking the Advanced Options button. •Print All Text To Black: When the Print All Te

Basic Printing12About TabUse the About tab to display the copyright notice and the version number of the driver. If you have an Internet browser, you

6 | Safety information13. Unplug the printer from the telephone jack, computer and AC wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel u

Advanced Printing133 Advanced PrintingThis chapter explains printing options and advanced printing tasks. NOTE: • Your printer driver Properties windo

Advanced Printing14Printing PostersThis feature allows you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pastin

Advanced Printing15Printing on Both Sides of PaperYou can print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Before printing, decide how you want your document

Advanced Printing16Using WatermarksThe Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing document. For example, you may want to have large gr

Advanced Printing17Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay?An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer hard disk drive (HDD) as a special file fo

Sharing the Printer Locally184 Sharing the Printer LocallyYou can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, which is called “host computer,

Using other software195 Using other softwareUsing the Dell™ Toner Management SystemThe printer status monitor displays the status of the printer (prin

Using other software20Dell Toner Re-order applicationTo order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from Dell:1Double-click the Dell Toner Reorder

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh216 Using Your Printer with a MacintoshYour printer supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB interface. When

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh22Printing NOTES: • The Macintosh printer’s properties window that appears in this User’s Guide may differ dependin

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh23GraphicsThe Graphics tab provides options for selecting Resolution(Quality) and Color Mode. Select Graphics form

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh24Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperYou can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. This fe

25SOFTWARE SECTION INDEXAadvanced printing, use 13Bbooklet printing 14Ddocument, printMacintosh 22Windows 7double-sided printing 15EExtras properties,

26Windows 6Wwatermarkcreate 16delete 16edit 16print 16

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8 | Contentscontents2 Features of your new laser printer5 Safety informationINTRODUCTION10 10 Printer overview10 Front view10 Rear view 11 Control pan

Contents | 9contentsTROUBLESHOOTING31 31 Tips for avoiding paper jams 31 Clearing paper jams 33 Solving other problems33 Paper feeding3333 Printing pr