Dell™ 2135cn Color Laser Multifunction Printer User's Guide Finding Information About Your Printer Installing the Toner Cartridges and Print Head Device (PHD) Unit Connecting Your Printer Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool Installing the Optional Memory Card Print Media Guidelines Loading Print Media Operator Panel Printer Settings Understanding the Tool Box Menus Understanding the Menus Understanding Your Printer Software Printing Copying Scanning Faxing Understanding Fonts Clearing Jams Troubleshooting
Numerics 100BASE-TX Full-Duplex, 1 100BASE-TX Half-Duplex, 1 10BASE-T Full-Duplex, 1 10BASE-T Half-Duplex, 1 A A4, 1 A5, 1 About printer, 1 Add PhoneBook Entry, 1 Address Book, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ADF glass, 1 Adjust Altitude, 1, 2 Adjust BTR, 1, 2, 3 Adjust Fuser, 1, 2, 3 Adjusting color registration, 1 Adjusting the Language, 1 Admin Menu, 1 Admin Reports, 1 Administrator Password, 1 Alert Tone, 1, 2, 3 All Tones, 1, 2 Altitude, 1 Answer Machine/Fax, 1 Appendix, 1 Apply New Settings, 1 Asset Tag Number, 1 Assi
Auto Reset, 1, 2 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), 1, 2, 3 Avoiding jam, 1, 2 B B5, 1 Base memory, 1 Base Tone, 1, 2 Basic Information, 1 Basic printer problem, 1 Belt unit, 1 Bitmapped font, 1 Blue plug, 1, 2 BOOTP, 1 C C5, 1 Cable, 1 Canceling a job, 1 Canceling print job From your computer, 1 Carbonless copy paper, 1 CCP, 1 Center output tray, 1 Change System settings, 1 Changing the settings of menu item, 1 Choosing the Right Cable, 1 Clean Developer, 1 Clearing, 1, 2, 3 Clearing jam, 1 From ADF, 1 Fro
Color Saturation, 1, 2, 3 Color Test Page, 1, 2 Community Name (Read only), 1 Community Name (Read/Write), 1 Community Name (Trap), 1 Completed Jobs, 1, 2 Confidential jobs, 1 Connecting local printer, 1 Connecting network printer, 1 Connecting printer, 1 Connecting to the Network, 1 Connection specification, 1, 2 Connection type, 1, 2 Conserving supplies, 1 Contact Dell Support at, 1, 2 Contact Person, 1 contacting Dell, 1 Contacting service, 1 Contrast, 1, 2, 3 Copy Color Balance, 1, 2 Copy Defaults, 1, 2
contacting, 1 Dell ColorTrack, 1, 2 Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, 1 Page display format, 1 Dell Service Tag Number, 1 Dell Supplies Management System, 1 Dell support website, 1 Dell technical support policy, 1 Details, 1 Determining Values, 1 DHCP, 1 DHCP/Autonet, 1 Dimensions, 1 DIMM Size, 1 Direct Fax, 1 Disabling Panel Lock, 1 Discard Size, 1, 2, 3 Display Popup, 1 Display problem, 1 DL, 1 DNS, 1, 2 Document cover, 1 Document glass, 1 Document Size, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Draft Mode, 1, 2, 3 Driver,
Envelope, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Envelope #10, 1 Environment, 1 Environment settings for Web browser For Firefox, 1 For Internet Explorer, 1 Error History, 1, 2 Ethernet, 1, 2, 3 Ethernet port, 1, 2, 3 EWS, 1 EWS Settings, 1 Executive, 1 F Fault Tone, 1, 2 Fax Activity, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Fax Broadcast, 1, 2, 3 Fax Cover Page, 1, 2, 3, 4 Fax Defaults, 1, 2, 3 Fax Forward Error Print, 1, 2 Fax Forward Number, 1, 2 Fax Forward Print, 1, 2 Fax Fwd Err Print, 1 Fax Fwd Number, 1 Fax Fwd Print, 1 FAX Group, 1, 2 Fax Heade
PCL 5/PCL 6, 1 Pitch, 1 Point size, 1 Sample list, 1 Style, 1 Typefaces and fonts, 1 Weight, 1 Font Pitch, 1, 2, 3 Font Size, 1, 2, 3 Form Line, 1, 2, 3 Front Cover, 1 Front cover, 1 Function Enabled, 1, 2 Fuser, 1 G Gateway Address, 1 Get IP Address, 1 Group Dial, 1, 2 H Hex Dump, 1, 2, 3 Host I/F, 1 Host Name, 1, 2 How to install option, 1 How to remove option, 1 How to replace retard roller, 1 How to set up, 1 HTTP, 1, 2 I ID, 1, 2 Identifying print media, 1 Identifying print paper, 1 Image Compressio
Interfaces, 1 IP Address, 1, 2, 3 IP Filter, 1, 2 IP filter setup, 1 J Job History, 1, 2 Job List, 1, 2 Job Name, 1, 2 Job Status, 1 Job Submitted Time, 1 Job Type, 1 Junk Fax Setup, 1, 2, 3, 4 L Label, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Landscape, 1 LCD, 1 LCD panel, 1 Left frame, 1 Legal, 1 Letter, 1 Lighter/Darker, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Line Monitor, 1, 2, 3 Line Termination, 1, 2, 3 Line Type, 1, 2, 3 Liquid crystal display, 1 Loading an envelope, 1 Loading letterhead, 1 Loading print media, 1 In the tray 1, 1 Single
Maximum memory, 1 Memory, 1 Memory Capacity, 1 Memory card, 1, 2 Memory connector, 1 Memory cover, 1 Memory speed, 1 Menu item, 1 Menu Settings, 1 MIB compatibility, 1 mm/inch, 1, 2, 3 Modem Speed, 1, 2, 3 Monarch, 1 Multiple Up, 1 Multiple-Up, 1, 2, 3 N NCR, 1 Network, 1 Network Firmware Version, 1 New Password, 1 No carbon required, 1 No.
Other Features, 1 Other problems, 1 Out of Paper Tone, 1, 2 Output Result, 1 Output Tray, 1 Owner, 1, 2 Owner's Manual, 1 P Page display format, 1 Page orientation, 1, 2 Panel, 1 Panel Alert Tone, 1, 2 Panel Language, 1, 2, 3 Panel lock, 1 Panel Lock Set, 1, 2 Panel Select Tone, 1, 2 Panel Settings, 1, 2 Panel settings page, 1, 2 Paper, 1, 2 Characteristics, 1 Curl, 1 Fiber content, 1 Grain direction, 1 Moisture content, 1 Smoothness, 1 Weight, 1 Paper Density, 1, 2, 3 Paper jam location, 1 Paper Size, 1,
Phone Book, 1, 2, 3 Phone connector, 1, 2, 3, 4 Phone Number, 1 phone numbers, 1 Plain, 1, 2, 3, 4 Plain Thick, 1, 2, 3, 4 Polling Receive, 1 Port Settings, 1 Port Status, 1 Port9100, 1, 2, 3, 4 Portrait, 1 Power connecter, 1 Power Saver Time, 1 Power Saver Timer Mode 1, 1, 2 Power Saver Timer Mode 2, 1, 2 Power supply, 1 Power switch, 1 Prefix Dial, 1, 2, 3 Prefix Dial Num, 1 Prefix Dial Number, 1, 2 Premier, 1 Print and hold function, 1 Print cartridge level, 1 Print ID, 1, 2, 3 Print Language, 1 Print me
Printer Maintenance, 1 Printer Page Count, 1 Printer paper, 1 Printer Revision Levels, 1 Printer Serial Number, 1 Printer Settings, 1, 2, 3, 4 Printer settings page, 1 Printer Settings Report, 1 Printer software, 1 Printer specification, 1 Printer Status, 1, 2, 3 Printer Type, 1 Printing, 1 Printing held job, 1 Printing on letterhead, 1 Printing problem, 1 Printing Speed, 1 Printing Status Window, 1 Processor Speed, 1 Product Information Guide, 1 Proof Print, 1, 2 Protocol Monitor, 1, 2 Q Quantity, 1, 2, 3
Removing toner cartridge, 1 Replacing retard roller, 1 Reports, 1 Resend Delay, 1, 2, 3 RESET button, 1 Reset Defaults, 1 Reset Print Server, 1 Resetting Defaults, 1, 2 Resident font, 1 Resident scalable fonts, 1 Resolution, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Restore Settings, 1 Return policy, 1 Right frame, 1 Ring Tone Volume, 1, 2, 3 S Safety information, 1 Scalable font, 1 Scan Defaults, 1, 2, 3 Scan Service Lock Set, 1, 2 Scan to Application, 1 Scan to E-mail, 1 Scan To Network, 1 Scan to Network, 1, 2, 3 Search PhoneBook,
Server Address, 1, 2, 3, 4 Service code, 1 Service tag, 1 Set Date, 1 Set Password, 1, 2, 3 Set Time, 1 Setting, 1 Shared printing Peer-to-peer, 1 Point and print, 1 Sharpness, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Side button, 1 Side cover, 1 Single Sheet Feeder, 1 Capacity, 1 Single Sheet Feeder (SSF), 1 slow scan, 1 SNMP, 1 SNMP Agent, 1, 2, 3 SNMP Configuration, 1 SNMP UDP, 1 Software update, 1 Speed Dial, 1, 2, 3 SSF Paper Size, 1, 2, 3, 4 SSF Paper Type, 1, 2, 3, 4 Status Monitor Console, 1 Status of printer supplies, 1 S
System Settings, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 System Settings page, 1 T TCP/IP, 1 TCP/IP Settings, 1, 2 Telephone, 1 telephone numbers, 1 Telephone/Fax, 1 Temperature, 1 TIFF File Format, 1, 2 Time Format, 1 Time Zone, 1 Time-Out, 1, 2, 3 Tone/Pulse, 1, 2, 3 Toner cartridge, 1 Toner Refresh, 1 Top frame, 1 Trap Notification (IP), 1 Tray 1, 1, 2 Tray 1 Custom Size - X, 1 Tray 1 Custom Size - Y, 1 Tray 1 Paper Size, 1 Tray 1 Paper Type, 1 Tray Settings, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Troubleshooting, 1 Turn on, 1 Typeface, 1 U Unacceptabl
Wall jack connector, 1, 2, 3, 4 Warranty, 1 Warranty information, 1 Web Link Customization, 1, 2 White sheet, 1 Width guide, 1 WINS, 1, 2 Wired Network, 1 Ethernet, 1 Initialize NVM, 1 IP Filter, 1 Protocol, 1 TCP/IP, 1 Y Yellow terminator, 1
Notes, Notices, and Cautions 21 Finding Information 23 About Your Printer 27 Installing the Toner Cartridges and Print Head Device (PHD) Unit 33 Connecting Your Printer 41 Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool 53 Installing the Optional Memory Card 127 Print Media Guidelines 135 Loading Print Media 147 Operator Panel 163 Printer Settings 167 Understanding the Tool Box Menus 175 Understanding the Menus 219 Understanding Your Printer Software 281 Printing 287 Copying 295 Scanning 311 Faxing 337 Understanding Fo
Back to Contents Page Operator Panel Using the Operator Panel Buttons Printing a Panel Settings Page Using the Operator Panel Buttons The operator panel has a 4-line by 20-character liquid crystal display (LCD), control buttons, and number pad, which allow you to control your printer. 1. LCD Panel 2. (Back) button l Returns to the previous screen. 3. buttons l In the Menu mode, selects submenus or values. 4.
From the Printer Operator Panel 1. Press until >SETUP appears, and then press . 2. Press until >Reports appears, and then press . 3. Press until Panel Settings appears, and then press . The panel settings page is printed. From Your Computer 1. Click start® All Programs® Dell Printers® Additional Color Laser Software® Quick Launch Utility. The Quick Launch Utility dialog box opens. 2. Click the Tool Box button. The Tool Box dialog box opens. 3.
Back to Contents Page Understanding the Tool Box Menus Printer Settings Report Printer Maintenance Diagnosis The Tool Box allows you to view or specify the system settings. You can also diagnose the system settings by using the Tool Box. The Tool Box consists of the Printer Settings Report, Printer Maintenance, and Diagnosis tabs. NOTE: A Password dialog box appears the first time you try to change settings on ToolBox when Panel Lock is set on the printer.
Alert Tone Displays the volume of the tone that is emitted when a problem occurs. Off indicates that the tone is disabled. Out of Paper Tone Displays the volume of the tone that is emitted when the printer runs out of paper. Off indicates that the tone is disabled. Low Toner Tone Displays the volume of the tone that is emitted when the toner or some other consumable is low. Off indicates that the tone is disabled.
IP Address Mode Displays the method for acquiring the IP address. IP Address Displays the printer's IP address. Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask. Gateway Address Displays the gateway address. Tray Settings Purpose: To display the paper type and size for the tray 1. Values: Paper Type Displays the paper type setting of the tray 1 Paper Size Displays the paper size setting of the tray 1. Custom Size - Y Displays the length of custom size paper loaded in the tray 1.
Color Balance (Magenta Low) Displays the color balance level of low density magenta. Color Balance (Magenta Mid) Displays the color balance level of medium density magenta. Color Balance (Magenta High) Displays the color balance level of high density magenta. Copy Defaults Color Balance (Cyan Low) Displays the color balance level of low density cyan. Color Balance (Cyan Mid) Displays the color balance level of medium density cyan.
Country Displays the country where the printer is used. Printer Maintenance The Printer Maintenance tab includes the System Settings, Clock Settings, Paper Density, Registration Adjustment, Adjust Altitude, Reset Defaults, NonDell Toner, Initialize PrintMeter, Web Link Customization, TCP/IP Settings, Tray Settings, EWS, Scan Defaults, Fax Defaults, Copy Defaults, and Fax Settings pages. NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings.
Medium* Alert Tone Low Toner Tone Emits a tone at the specified volume when the toner or some other consumable is low. High Off Does not emit a tone when the toner or some other consumable is low. Low Auto Clear Alert Medium Tone High Off* Emits a tone at the specified volume 5 seconds before the printer performs auto clear. Does not emit a tone before the printer performs auto clear.
Date Format Sets the date format. The default is yy/mm/dd. Time Format Sets the time format in 24H or 12H. Time Zone Sets the time zone. Set Date Sets the date. Set Time Sets the time. Apply New Settings After you complete the settings, press the Apply New Settings button to apply the changes. Restart printer to apply new settings Press the Restart printer to apply new settings button to apply the changes. Paper Density Purpose: To specify the paper density settings.
The discharge phenomenon for charging the photo conductor varies with barometric pressure. Adjustments are performed by specifying the altitude of the location where the printer is being used. Values: 0 meter* 1000 meters Specifies the altitude of the location where the printer is installed. 2000 meters 3000 meters Apply New Settings After you complete the settings, press the Apply New Settings button to apply the changes.
TCP/IP Settings Purpose: To configure TCP/IP settings. Values: Automatically sets the IP address. AutoIP* IP Address Mode A random value in the range of 169.254.1.0 to 169.254.254.255 that is not currently in use on the network is set as the IP address. The subnet mask is set as 255.255.0.0. DHCP Sets the IP address using DHCP. BOOTP Sets the IP address using BOOTP. RARP Sets the IP address using RARP. Manually Set Manually sets the IP address.
Custom Size Custom Size Y 5.0-14.0 inch (127-355 mm) Specifies the length of custom size paper. 11.7 inch* (297 mm) Custom Size X 3.0-8.5 inch (77-215 mm) Display Popup On* Specifies the width of custom size paper. 8.3 inch* (210 mm) Displays a popup message that prompts the user to set Paper Type and Paper Size when the paper is loaded in the tray 1. EWS (Embedded Web Server or Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool) Purpose: To configure the setup of the printer using your web browser.
Contrast Sharper Makes the scanned image sharper than the original. Low Adjusts the amount of colors to make the contrast of colors lighter than the original. Medium* Does not adjust the amount of colors to make the contrast of colors darker or lighter than the original. High Adjusts the amount of colors to make the contrast of colors darker than the original. On* Suppresses the background of the original to enhance text on the copy. Off Does not suppress the background.
Black & White Prints in black and white mode. Color* Prints in color mode. Tray 1* The paper is fed from the tray 1. SSF The paper is fed from the single sheet feeder. A4 Sets the document size to A4. A5 Sets the document size to A5. B5 Sets the document size to B5. Letter* Sets the document size to Letter. Folio Sets the document size to Folio. Legal Sets the document size to Legal. Executive Sets the document size to Executive. Monarch Sets the document size to Monarch.
Lighter 2 Makes the copy lighter than the original. Works well with dark print. Lighter 1 Lighter/Darker Normal* Works well with standard typed or printed documents. Darker 1 Darker 2 Makes the copy darker than the original. Works well with light print or faint pencil markings. Darker 3 Sharpness Color Saturation Softer Makes the copy softer than the original. Normal* Does not make the copy sharper or softer than the original. Sharper Makes the copy sharper than the original.
Purpose: To specify the fax settings. Values: Receive Mode Telephone Sets the default fax receiving mode to Telephone. Fax* Sets the default fax receiving mode to Fax. Telephone/Fax Sets the default fax receiving mode to Telephone/Fax. Ans Machine/Fax Sets the default fax receiving mode to Ans Machine/Fax. DRPD Sets the default fax receiving mode to DRPD. 0-255 Sets the interval at which the printer goes into the fax receive mode after receiving an incoming call in 0-255 seconds.
Fax Fwd Err Print On* Prints incoming faxes that failed to be forwarded when Fax Fwd Print is not selected. Off Does not print incoming faxes that failed to be forwarded when Fax Fwd Print is not selected. On Sets a prefix dial number. Off* Does not set a prefix dial number. Prefix Dial Prefix Dial Num 5byte Discard Size Sets a prefix dial number of up to five digits. This number dials before any auto dial number is started.
To check the operation of the printer's components. Values: Main Motor Operation Check* Click Start to operate the main motor inside the printer. Confirm the motor sound. Machine Check Fuser Motor Operation Check Click Start to operate the fuser motor. Confirm the motor sound. Feed Roll Operation Check*1 Click Start to operate the feed roll. Confirm the motor sound. REGI CLUTCH Operation Check Click Start to operate the REGI CLUTCH. Confirm that you can hear the clutch clicking.
Developer Stir Mode Purpose: To rotate the developer motor and stir the toner in the toner cartridge. Values: Developer Stir Mode Click Start to stir the toner. Refresh Mode Purpose: To use up a toner cartridge or PHD unit when you need to replace it before the end of its life, or to stir the toner in a new toner cartridge. CAUTION: Using the Refresh Mode consumes extra toner. Values: Yellow Click Yellow to clean the yellow cartridge. Magenta Click Magenta to clean the magenta cartridge.
Back to Contents Page Understanding the Menus Using the COPY Menus Using the SCAN Menus Using the FAX Menus Using the JOB STATUS Menus Using the SETUP Menus Setting Panel Lock When your printer is connected to a network and available to a number of users, the access to the Admin Menu menus can be limited. This prevents other users from using the operator panel to inadvertently change a user default that has been set by the administrator.
C5 Envelope #10 A4 A5 B5 * 1 Denotes country-specific factory default values. NOTE: SSF Paper Size is displayed only when print media is inserted in the single sheet feeder. SSF Paper Type Purpose: To specify the default paper type of the single sheet feeder.
Values: Text & Photo* Used for documents with both text and photos. Photo Used for documents with photos. Text Used for documents with text. Document Size Purpose: To specify the default document size. Values: Auto* A4 Letter B5 A5 Executive Folio Legal NOTE: When Auto is selected, the printer assumes that the document size is the size of the print media loaded in the tray 1 or single sheet feeder. Lighter/Darker Purpose: To make the copy lighter or darker than the original.
Low Decreases the color saturation to lighten the color of the copy. Auto Exposure Purpose: To suppress the background of the original to enhance text on the copy. Values: On* Suppresses the background to enhance text. Off Does not suppress the background. Multiple-Up Purpose: To print two original pages to fit onto one sheet of paper. Values: Off* Does not perform multiple-up printing. Auto Automatically reduces the original pages to fit onto one sheet of paper.
To specify the middle margin of the copy. Values: 0.0 inch* (0 mm*) Specify the value in increments of 0.1 inch (1 mm). 0.0-2.0 inch (0-50 mm) Copy Defaults Purpose: To modify the COPY menu defaults. Copy Defaults allows you to configure the following items in addition to the items under the COPY menu. Auto Expo. Level Purpose: To specify the default background suppression level. Values: Normal* Sets the background suppression level to Normal.
Address Book Selects an e-mail address from the Address Book. Group E-Mail Selects an e-mail address from the registered e-mail groups. Search Address Allows you search for an e-mail address or group address and specify it as the e-mail recipient. Specifies the sender using either of the following: From l l Enter E-mail Address Book Scan to Network Purpose: To store the scanned image on a network server or a computer. Values: Server* Stores the scanned image on a server using the FTP protocol.
200* 300 400 600 Document Size Purpose: To specify the default paper size. Values: Auto* A4 Letter B5 A5 * 1 Denotes country-specific factory default values. Lighter/Darker Purpose: To adjust the density to make the scanned image lighter or darker than the original. Values: Normal* Works well with standard typed or printed documents. Darker1 Darker2 Works well with light print or faint pencil markings. Darker3 Lighter3 Lighter2 Works well with dark print.
Purpose: To suppress the background of the original to enhance text on the copy. Values: On* Suppresses the background to enhance text. Off Does not suppress the background. Margin Top/Bottom Purpose: To specify the top and bottom margins of the scanned image. Values: 0.1 inch* (2 mm*) Specify the value in increments of 0.1 inch (1 mm). 0.0-2.0 inch (0-50 mm) Margin Left/Right Purpose: To specify the left and right margins of the scanned image. Values: 0.
TIFF File Format Purpose: To specify the default TIFF file format. NOTE: Values: TIFF V6* Sets the default TIFF file format to TIFF V6. TTN2 Sets the default Tiff file format to TTN2. Image Compression Purpose: To specify the image compression level. NOTE: Values: Medium* Sets the image compression level to Medium. Low Sets the image compression level to Low. High Sets the image compression level to High. Max E-Mail Size Purpose: To specify the maximum size of e-mail that can be sent.
To add a new speed dial number or group dial number to the Phone Book. Group Dial Purpose: To select a group fax number from the Phone Book. Search PhoneBook Purpose: To search the Phone Book for a fax number by name. Resolution Purpose: To specify the scan resolution to improve the output quality. Values: Standard* Suitable for documents with normal sized characters. Fine Suitable for documents containing small characters or thin lines or documents printed using a dot-matrix printer.
Values: Off* Does not receive faxes using Polling Receive. On Receives faxes using Polling Receive. Delayed Start Purpose: To send a fax at a later time. Values: Off* Does not send a fax at a later time. On Sends a fax at a later time. NOTE: A maximum of 19 delayed fax jobs can be stored in the Dell™ 2135cn Color Laser Multifunction Printer. Fax Cover Page Purpose: To set whether to attach a cover page to faxes. Values: Off* Does not attach a cover page to faxes.
Del after Print Prints the job, and then deletes it from print memory. Delete Deletes the job from print memory. Proof Print Purpose: To print only one copy and check the print result before printing all of the copies. This prevents a large number of misprinted copies from being printed at one time. Values: Print and Save Prints the job, and then saves it in print memory. Del after Print Prints the job, and then deletes it from print memory. Delete Deletes the job from print memory.
Paper Type Recycled Envelope Plain S2 Plain Thick S2 Covers S2 Recycled S2 A4* A5 B5 Letter Folio Legal Executive Paper Size Monarch Monarch LEF DL DL LEF C5 Envelope #10 Custom Size On* Displays a popup message that prompts to set Paper Type and Paper Size when paper is loaded in the tray 1. Display Popup Off Does not display a popup message that prompts to set Paper Type and Paper Size when paper is loaded in the tray 1. NOTE: For more information on supported paper sizes, see "Supported Paper Sizes".
To print a detailed list of the print, copy, fax, or scan jobs that have been processed. This list contains the last 20 jobs. Error History Purpose: To print a detailed list of paper jams and fatal errors. Color Test Page Purpose: To print a page for testing colors. Protocol Monitor Purpose: To print a detailed list of monitored protocols. Stored Documents Purpose: To print a list of all files that are stored for Secure Print and Proof Print in the RAM disk.
Paper Size Purpose: To specify the default paper size. Values: A4* 1 A5 B5 Letter* 1 Folio Legal Executive Monarch DL C5 Envelope #10 Custom Size * 1 Denotes country-specific factory default values. NOTE: Selecting a custom size for the paper size prompts you to enter a custom length and width. Orientation Purpose: To specify how text and graphics are oriented on the page. Values: Portrait* Prints text and graphics parallel to the short edge of the paper.
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Garamond Hlb GaramondKrsvHlb Symbol Set Purpose: To specify a symbol set for a specified font. Values: ROMAN-8* SYMBOL PC-8 TK PI FONT PS MATH PC-850 PC-852 PC-8 DN PC-1004 PC-775 PC-8 MATH-8 MC TEXT MS PUB ISO L5 ISO L6 LEGAL ISO-69 ISO L1 ISO L2 ISO-4 ISO-6 ISO-60 ISO-15 ISO-17 ISO-21 DESKTOP DNGBTSMS ISO-11 WIN L1 WIN L2 WIN L5 WIN 3.0 WINBALT WINGDINGS PS TEXT Font Size Purpose: To specify the font size for scalable typographic fonts. Values: 12.00* Specify the values in increments of 0.25. 4.
See also: "Pitch and Point Size" Font Pitch Purpose: To specify the font pitch for scalable monospaced fonts. Values: 10.00* Specify the value in increments of 0.01. 6.00-24.00 Font pitch refers to the number of fixed-space characters in a horizontal inch of type. For nonscalable monospaced fonts, the pitch is displayed, but cannot be changed. NOTE: The Font Pitch menu is only displayed for fixed or monospaced fonts.
Draft Mode Purpose: To save toner by printing in the draft mode. The print quality is reduced when printing in the draft mode. Values: Disable* Does not print in the draft mode. Enable Prints in the draft mode. LineTermination Purpose: To add the line termination commands. Values: The line termination command is not added. Off* CR=CR, LF=LF, FF=FF The LF command is added. Add-LF CR=CR-LF, LF=LF, FF=FF The CR command is added. Add-CR CR=CR, LF=CR-LF, FF=CR-FF The CR and LF commands are added.
To configure TCP/IP settings. Values: Get IP Address DHCP/Autonet* Sets the IP address automatically. A random value in the range of 169.254.1.0 to 169.254.254.255 that is not currently in use on the network is set as the IP address. The subnet mask is set as 255.255.0.0. BOOTP Sets the IP address using BOOTP. RARP Sets the IP address using RARP. DHCP Sets the IP address using DHCP. Panel Use this option when you want to set the IP address manually on the operator panel.
NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings. Receive Mode Purpose: To select the default fax receiving mode. Values: Ans Machine/Fax* The printer can share a telephone line with an answering machine. In this mode, the printer will monitor the fax signal and pick up the line if there are fax tones. If the phone communication in your country is serial, this mode is not supported.
Sets the volume of the ring tone to Low. Low Medium Sets the volume of the ring tone to Medium. Line Type Purpose: To select the default line type. Values: PSTN* Uses PSTN. PBX Uses PBX. Tone/Pulse Purpose: To select the dialing type. Values: Tone* Uses tone dialing. Pulse (10PPS) Sets "DP (10PPS)" (Dial Pulse, 10 Pulse Per Second) as the dial type. Pulse (20PPS) Sets "DP (20PPS)" (Dial Pulse, 20 Pulse Per Second) as the dial type.
Remote Rcv Tone Purpose: To specify the tone in two digits to start Remote Receive. Fax Header Purpose: To print the sender's information on the header of the faxes. Values: On* Prints the sender's information on the header of faxes. Off Does not print the sender's information on the header of faxes. Fax Header Name Purpose: To set the sender's name to be printed on the header on faxes.
Pattern17 Ask your telephone company which pattern you need to select to use this service. For example, Pattern 7 is the New Zealand FaxAbility distinctive ringing pattern: rings for 400ms, stops for 800ms, rings for 400ms and stops for 1400ms. This pattern is repeated over and over again. This printer only responds to Distinctive Alert cadence(s) DA4 in New Zealand. Sent Fax Fwd Purpose: To set whether to forward incoming faxes to a specified destination. Values: Off* Does not forward incoming faxes.
Prefix Dial Purpose: To select whether or not to set a prefix dial number. Values: Off* Does not set a prefix dial number. On Sets a prefix dial number. Prefix Dial Num Purpose: To set a prefix dial number of up to five digits. This number dials before any auto dial number is started. It is useful for accessing the Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX).
Values: Auto Print* Automatically prints a fax activity report after every 50 incoming and outgoing fax communications. No Auto Print Does not automatically print a fax activity report after every 50 incoming and outgoing fax communications. Fax Transmit Purpose: To set whether to print a transmission result after a fax transmission. Values: Print Always Prints a transmission report after every fax transmission. Print On Error* Prints a transmission report only when an error occurs.
The printer automatically returns to the standby mode from the power saver mode when it receives data from the computer or remote fax machine. You can also change the status of the printer to the standby mode by pressing any button on the operator panel. Auto Reset Purpose: To automatically reset the settings for COPY, SCAN, or FAX to the default settings and return to the standby mode after you do not specify any settings for the specified time.
Medium* Emits a tone when toner or some other consumable is low. Low Toner High Off Low Does not emit a tone when toner or some other consumable is low. Emits a tone 5 seconds before the printer performs auto clear. Medium Auto Clear Alert High Off* Does not emit a tone 5 seconds before the printer performs auto clear. Low Medium Emits a tone when the operator panel display is returned to the default setting by scrolling the loop menu.
Values: Off* Does not automatically print a job history report. On Automatically prints a job history report. Print logs can also be printed using the Admin Reports menu. NOTE: Restart your printer when you change the settings for the RAM Disk menu. Print ID Purpose: To specify a location where the user ID is printed. Values: Off* Does not print the user ID. Top Left Prints the user ID on the top left of the page. Top Right Prints the user ID on the top right of the page.
Maintenance Use the Maintenance menu to initialize the NV (non-volatile) memory, configure the plain paper quality adjustment settings, and configure the security settings. NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings. Paper Density Purpose: To specify paper density settings. Values: Light* Plain Normal Normal* Label Light Adjust BTR NOTICE: The print quality changes depending on the setting values you select for this item.
0* Covers Thick -2 - +2 0* Label -2 - +2 0* Coated -2 - +2 0* Coated Thick -2 - +2 0* Envelope -2 - +2 Auto Reg Adjust Purpose: To specify whether to automatically perform color registration adjustment. Values: On* Automatically performs color registration adjustment. Off Does not automatically perform color registration adjustment. Color Reg Adjust Purpose: To manually perform color registration adjustment.
Initialize NVM Purpose: To initialize the non-volatile (NV) memory. After executing this function and rebooting the printer, all the menu parameters are reset to their default values. Values: User (Fax) Initializes the fax number entries in the Address Book. User (Scan) Initializes the e-mail and server address entries in the Address Book. System Section Initializes the system parameters. Init Print Meter Purpose: To initialize the print meter of the printer.
Purpose: To specify whether or not to lock Admin Menu with a password, and to set or change the password. Values: Disable* Does not lock Admin Menu with a password. Enable Locks Admin Menu with a password. Panel Lock Set 0000* Change Password Sets or changes the password required to access Admin Menu. 0000-9999 Function Enabled NOTE: Before enabling Function Enabled, ensure that Panel Lock is enabled.
Server Address Purpose: To print the server address report. Fax Activity Purpose: To print the fax activity report. Fax Pending Purpose: To print the pending faxes report. Print Meter NOTE: Depending on the settings on Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, Dell ColorTrack is displayed instead of Print Meter. Purpose: To print the reports for the total number of pages printed.
3. Press until >Secure Settings appears, and then press . 4. Panel Lock is displayed. Press . 5. Panel Lock Set is displayed. Press . 6. Press until Enable appears, and then press . 7. Press to return to the previous menu. 8. Press until >Change Password appears, and then press . 9. Reenter the password to confirm the password that you entered, and then press . The password is changed. NOTE: If you forget your password, turn off the printer.
Back to Contents Page Understanding Your Printer Software Printer Settings Utility Use the Drivers and Utilities CD that shipped with your printer to install a combination of software programs, depending on your operating system. Printer Status Window The Printer Status window alerts you when there is a warning or when an error occurs, for example, when a paper jam occurs or toner is running low. By default, the Printer Status window launches only when an error occurs.
Printer Settings Utility Using the Quick Launch Utility window, you can open the Status Window, Tool Box, Updater, Troubleshooting, Address Book Editor, ScanButton Manager, and Dell ScanCenter. To use the Quick Launch Utility, select to install the Quick Launch Utility when you install the Dell software. For information about installing the software, see "Setting Up for Shared Printing". To open the Quick Launch Utility window: 1.
1. Read the Address Book entries from the printer to the Address Book Editor. 2. Allows you to edit a selected Address Book entry in the edit dialog box. 3. Deletes a selected Address Book entry. 4. Displays Address Book entries. NOTE: You must install the scanner driver before reading or editing the Address Book entries.
Back to Contents Page Printing Tips for Successful Printing Sending a Job to Print Canceling a Job Printing a Report Page Using the Print and Hold Function This chapter covers tips for printing, how to print certain information from your printer, and how to cancel a job. Tips for Successful Printing Tips on Storing Print Media Store your print media properly. For more information, see "Storing Print Media".
1. Press . 2. From the Job List, Press or until >Print appears, and then press . Printing is canceled only for the current job. All the following jobs will continue to print. Canceling a Job From a Computer Running Windows Canceling a Job From the Taskbar When you send a job to print, a small printer icon appears in the bottom right corner of the taskbar. 1. Double-click the printer icon. A list of print jobs appears in the printer window. 2. Select the job you want to cancel. 3.
3. System Settings is displayed. Press . The System Settings page is printed. From Your Computer 1. Click start® All Programs® Dell Printers® Additional Color Laser Software® Quick Launch Utility. The Quick Launch Utility dialog box opens. 2. Click the Tool Box button. The Tool Box dialog box opens. 3. Select the printer from Printer Name. The Tool Box opens. 4. Click the Printer Settings Report tab. 5. Select Reports from the list on the left side of the page.
4. Click the Printer Settings Report tab. 5. Select Reports from the list at the left side of the page. The Reports page is displayed. 6. Click the PCL Fonts List button. The PCL fonts list is printed. The message PCL Fonts List - Press X to Stop - Printing appears and remains on the operator panel until the page prints. The printer returns to the standby mode after printing the font sample list.
3. Select the printer from Printer Name. The Tool Box opens. 4. Click the Printer Settings Report tab. 5. Select Reports from the list on the left side of the page. The Reports page is displayed. 6. Click the Stored Documents button. The stored documents page is printed. Stored Print If you send a Stored Print job, the printer does not print the job immediately, but stores the job in memory so you can print the job later. See "Printing and Deleting Held Jobs" for more information.
Back to Contents Page Copying Loading Paper for Copying Selecting Paper Tray Preparing a Document Making Copies From the Document Glass Making Copies From the ADF Setting Copy Options Changing the Default Settings Setting the Power Saver Timer Option Loading Paper for Copying The instructions for loading print materials are the same whether you are printing, faxing, or copying. For more details, see "Print Media Guidelines".
NOTE: Contaminants on the document glass may cause black spots on the printout. For best results, clean the document glass before use. For more information, see "Cleaning the Scanner". To make a copy from the document glass: 1. Lift and open the document cover. 2. Place the document face down on the document glass and align it with the registration guide on the top left corner of the glass. 3. Close the document cover.
NOTE: Ensure that you use the ADF Paper Stop before copying a Legal-size document. 2. To customize the copy settings including the number of copies, copy size, contrast, and image quality, see "Setting Copy Options". To clear the settings, use . 3. Press . Setting Copy Options Set the following options for the current copy job before pressing to make copies. NOTE: The copy options automatically return to their default status after copying.
3. Press until Select Tray appears, and then press . 4. Press to select the desired settings, and then press . Tray 1* The paper is fed from the tray 1. SSF The paper is fed from the single sheet feeder. 5. Press to begin copying. SSF Paper Size You can select the default paper size of the single sheet feeder. Load the document to be copied on the document glass, and close the cover. 1. 2. Press until >COPY appears, and then press . 3.
6. Press to select the desired settings, and then press . Plain* Plain Thick Covers Covers Thick Label Coated Coated Thick Recycled Envelope Plain S2 Plain Thick S2 Covers S2 Covers Thick S2 Coated S2 Recycled S2 7. Press to begin copying. Reduce/Enlarge You can reduce or enlarge the size of a copied image, from 25 percent to 400 percent when you copy original documents from the document glass or ADF. NOTE: When you make a reduced copy, black lines may appear at the bottom of your copy.
2. Press 3. Press until >COPY appears, and then press . until Original Type appears. 4. Press to select the desired settings, and then press . Text & Photo* Used for documents with both text and photos. Text Used for documents with text. Photo Used for documents with photos. 5. Press to begin copying. Document Size You can select the default document size. 1. Load the document to be copied on the document glass, and close the cover. 2. Press 3.
Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness to make the copy sharper or softer than the original. 1. Load the document to be copied on the document glass, and close the cover. 2. Press 3. Press until >COPY appears, and then press . until Sharpness appears. 4. Press to select the desired settings, and then press . Normal* Does not make the copy sharper or softer than the original. Sharper Makes the copy sharper than the original. Softer Makes the copy softer than the original. 5.
To make use of the Multiple-Up copying: Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF. 1. OR Place a single document face down on the document glass. For details about loading a document, see "Loading an Original Document". 2. Press 3. Press until >COPY appears, and then press . until Multiple-Up appears. 4. Press to select the desired setting, and then press . Off* Does not perform multiple-up printing.
Place a single document face down on the document glass. For details about loading a document, see "Loading an Original Document". 2. Press 3. Press until >COPY appears, and then press . until Collated appears. 4. Press 5. If necessary, customize the copy settings including the number of copies, contrast, and image quality. See "Setting Copy Options". to select Collated, and then press . 6. Press to begin copying.
2. Press 3. Press until >COPY appears, and then press . until Margin Middle appears. 4. Use ten key to specify the desired value, and then press . 0.0 inch* (0 mm*) Specify the value in increments of 0.1 inch (1 mm). 0.0-2.0 inch (0-50 mm) 5. Press to begin copying. Changing the Default Settings The COPY menu options, including contrast, and image quality can be set to the most frequently used modes.
Back to Contents Page Scanning Scanning Overview Scanning From the Operator Panel Scanning Using the TWAIN Driver Scanning Using the Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) Driver Using a Scanner on the Network Sending an E-Mail with the Scanned Image Scanning Overview Use your Dell™ 2135cn Color Laser Multifunction Printer to turn pictures and text into editable images on your computer.
4. Press . The selected application window opens. Adjust the scan settings and start scan. For details, refer to the user's guide of the application. NOTE: If the following dialog box appears on your PC, select 2135cn MFP Scan Button Manager, and then click OK. NOTE: Once you check the Always use this program for this action check box when selecting 2135cn MFP Scan Button Manager, the selected application is automatically used without displaying the program selection window.
NOTE: The illustration may vary for different operating systems. 6. Select your scanning preferences and click Preview to display the preview image. 7. Select the desired properties from the Image Quality and Image Options tabs. 8. Click Scan to start scanning. 9. Enter a picture name, and select a file format and destination to save the picture. 10. Follow the on-screen instructions to edit the picture after it is copied to your computer.
NOTE: The illustration may vary for different operating systems. 4. Select your scanning preferences and click Adjust the quality of the scanned picture to display the Advanced Properties dialog box. 5. Select the desired properties including brightness and contrast, and then click OK. 6. Click Scan to start scanning. 7. Enter a picture name, and select a file format and destination to save the picture. 8.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions to edit the picture after it is copied to your computer. Using a Scanner on the Network The Scan to Server/Computer feature allows you to scan a document from the printer and store it in a folder on your computer through File Transfer Protocol (FTP) or Server Message Block (SMB). To retrieve the scanned document from the computer: 1. Create a shared folder in your computer for Scan to Computer. See "Sharing a Folder From Your Computer" for more details. 2.
NOTE: User login account with empty password will be rejected in the Scan to Folder authentication. Ensure that all user login accounts have a valid and non-empty password. See "Creating a Password for Your User Login Account" for details on how to assign a password for your user login account. 8. Click OK. NOTE: Do not use Everyone as the user login name. 9. Click on the user login name that you have just entered. Select Full Control check box.
NOTE: Note down the shared name as you need to use this name in the next setting procedure. 6. Click on Permissions to create a write permission for this folder. 7. Click Add. 8. Enter your user login name in the Enter the object names to select box (Example of user login name, Myself). NOTE: User login account with empty password will be rejected in the Scan to Folder authentication. Ensure that all user login accounts have a valid and non-empty password.
From the Printer Operator Panel 1. Press until >SETUP appears, and then press . 2. Press until >Reports appears, and then press . 3. System Settings is displayed. Press . The System Settings page is printed. From Your Computer 1. Click start® All Programs® Dell Printers® Additional Color Laser Software® Quick Launch Utility. The Quick Launch Utility dialog box opens. 2. Click the Tool Box button. The Tool Box dialog box opens. 3. Select the printer from Printer Name.
To fill in the fields, enter the information as follows: Name Enter a friendly name that you want it to appear on the address book. Select Server Message Block (SMB) if you storing the document in a shared folder from your Microsoft Windows operating system. Select FTP if you have a FTP server. Server Type NOTE: FTP Server depends on Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) and may not be installed on your computer. See the Microsoft document for detailed instructions on how to setup FTP server.
Example of an entry for Scan to Server, FTP.
NOTE: Ensure that you enter an IP address in the Server Address box correctly. Sharing a Folder With Sub-folder From Your Computer To create and share a folder, follow the steps found in "Sharing a Folder From Your Computer". To add sub-folder, you will need to create a sub-folder from your share folder. 1. Create a folder in the desired directory on your computer (Example of folder name, MyShare). 2. From the folder, create your desired sub-folder. (Example of sub-folder name, MyPic\John.
NOTE: Ensure that you enter an IP address in the Server Address box correctly. Sending the Scanned File on the Network 1. From the operator panel, press 2. Press until >SCAN appears, and then press . until Scan to Network appears. 3. Press or to select the option you selected in "Setting Up the Address Book", and then press . Server: Stores the scanned image on the server by using the FTP protocol. Computer: Stores the scanned image on the computer by using the SMB protocol.
your user login, you can create a password on your User Login Account with the following instructions. For Microsoft Windows XP and Windows 2000: 1. Click start® Control Panel® User Accounts. 2. Click Change an account. 3. Click Create a password and add in a password for your user login account. For Windows Vista: 1. Click Start® Control Panel. 2. Click User Accounts and Family Safety. 3. Click User Accounts. 4.
2. Specify the settings for E-Mail Alert as follows: Primary SMTP Gateway: Enter the IP address of the e-mail server. E-Mail Send Authentication: Specify Invalid to enable the e-mail server. NOTE: If the error message including 016-506 or 016-764 is displayed, contact your server administrator for the settings for E-Mail Send Authentication. 3. Click the Apply New Settings button. Registering a New User 1.
3. 4. Enter the following: l Name l Address Click the Apply New Settings button. Sending an E-mail With the Scanned File 1. From the operator panel, press until >SCAN appears, and then press . 2. Press until Scan to E-Mail appears, and then press . 3. Press or to select the setting listed below, and then press . Enter E-Mail: Type the e-mail address directly. Address Book: Select the e-mail address registered in the Address Book.
5. Press to send e-mail.
Back to Contents Page Faxing FAX Country Setting Setting the Printer ID Using the Number Keypad to Enter Characters Setting the Time and Date Changing the Clock Mode Setting Sounds Specifying the Fax Settings Sending a Fax Sending a Delayed Fax Sending a Fax from the Driver (Direct Fax) Receiving a Fax Automatic Dialing Other Ways to Fax Printing a Report Changing Setting Options FAX Country Setting The FAX country setting is used to set the country where your printer is u
10. >Set Date is displayed. Press . 11. Specify the date using the number keypad, and then press . 12. Press until >Set Time appears, and then press . 13. Specify the time using the number keypad, and then press . 14. Press until >Date Format appears, and then press . 15. Specify the date format using or , and then press . until >Time Format appears, and then press . 16. Press 17. Specify the time format using or , and then press . 18.
l When prompted to enter a letter, press the appropriate button until the correct letter appears on the display. For example, to enter the letter O, press 6. ¡ Each time you press 6, the display shows a different letter, M, N, O and finally 6. ¡ To enter additional letters, repeat the first step. ¡ Press when you are finished. Keypad Letters and Numbers Key Assigned numbers, letters or characters 1 @:.
5. >Set Date is displayed. Press 6. Enter the correct date using the number keypad. . NOTE: If you make a mistake while entering numbers, press to reenter the digit. 7. Press when the date on the display is correct. 8. Press until >Set Time appears, and then press 9. Enter the correct time using the number keypad. . 10. Press when the time on the display is correct. 11. Press to return to the standby mode.
1. Press until >SETUP appears, and then press . 2. Press until >Admin Menu appears, and then press . 3. Press until >Fax Settings appears, and then press . 4. Press until >Ring Tone Volume appears, and then press . 5. Press 6. Reboot the printer by turning the power switch off and then on again. until the desired volume appears, and then press . Specifying the Fax Settings Changing the Fax Settings Options 1. Press until >SETUP appears, and then press . 2.
Ring Tone Volume Sets the volume of the ring tone, which indicates that an incoming call is a telephone call through the internal speaker when Receive Mode is set to Telephone/Fax. You can select the default line type. Line Type l l PSTN PBX You can select the dialing type. Tone/Pulse l l l Tone Pulse (10PPS) Pulse (20PPS) Resend Delay You can specify the interval between transmission attempts within the range of 3 to 255 seconds. The default is 8 seconds.
NOTE: Prefix Dial only supports the environment where you send a fax to the external line number. To use Prefix Dial, you must do the following from the operator panel. 1. Use and to select SETUP®Admin Menu®Fax Settings®Line Type. Select PBX, and then press . 2. Use and to select SETUP®Admin Menu®Fax Settings®Prefix Dial. Select On, and then press 3. Use . and to select SETUP®Admin Menu®Fax Settings®Prefix Dial Num. Enter a maximum of five-digit prefix number from 0-9, *, and #.
Loading an Original Document You can use the ADF or the document glass to load an original document for faxing. Using the ADF, you can load up to 35 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper at a time. Using the document glass, you can load one sheet at a time. NOTE: To get the best scan quality, especially for gray scale images, use the document glass instead of the ADF. To fax a document using the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF): 1.
1. Press until >FAX appears, and then press 2. Press until Resolution appears. . 3. Press to select the desired setting, and then press . NOTE: * denotes the factory default setting. Standard* Used for documents with normal sized characters. Fine Used for documents containing small characters or thin lines or documents printed using a dot-matrix printer. Super Fine Used for documents containing extremely fine detail.
5. Press until the desired number appears, and then press . 6. Press . 7. Press . For the document loaded on the document glass, the display asks if you want to load another page. Press to select Yes or No, and then press . After all of the pages are scanned, select No when the display shows "Another Page?". 8. The number is dialed and then the printer begins sending the fax when the remote fax machine is ready. NOTE: Press to cancel the fax job at any time while sending the fax.
1. Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF. OR Place a single document face down on the document glass. For details about loading a document, see "Loading an Original Document". 2. Press 3. Adjust the document resolution to suit your fax needs (see "Adjusting the Document Resolution"). until >FAX appears, and then press . If you need to change the contrast, see "Lighter/Darker". 4. Press until Delayed Start appears. 5. Press to select On, and then press .
4. The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. You can use the FAX Settings to set the following settings. NOTE: The settings done here are only applied to a single fax job. a. Transmission image quality Purpose: To set the output quality. Values: NOTE: * denotes the factory default setting. Standard For documents with normal sized characters. High Quality* For documents containing small characters or thin lines or documents printed using a dot-matrix printer.
c. Fax Cover Page Settings Clicking this button displays the Fax Cover Page Settings dialog box. You can specify if you want to attach a cover page to your fax. Fax Cover Page Purpose: This option allows you to specify whether to attach a cover page to your fax. Values: NOTE: * denotes the factory default setting. Use Printer Settings Determines whether or not to attach a cover page to your fax depending on the setting you specify in Fax Cover Page on the operator panel.
NOTE: Enter the password in the Password field in the Authorization area before sending a fax if the Fax service is locked with a password (SETUP ® Admin Menu ® Secure Settings ® Function Enabled). If you do not enter the correct password, the fax will not be sent. You can check whether or not the fax was correctly sent on the Job History Report (SETUP ® Reports ® Job History).
Receiving a Fax Manually Using an External Telephone This feature works best when you are using an external telephone connected to the phone connector ( ) on the back of your printer. You can receive a fax from someone you are talking to on the external telephone without having to go to the printer. When you receive a call on the external telephone and hear fax tones, press the two-digit keys on the external telephone, or set OnHook to Off and then press . The printer receives the document.
Automatic Dialing Speed Dialing You can store up to 200 frequently dialed numbers in speed dial locations (001-200). When the speed dial job specified in the delayed fax or redial exists, you cannot change the speed dial number from the operator panel or Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. Storing a Number for Speed Dialing 1. Press until >FAX appears, and then press . 2. Press until Add PhoneBook Entry appears, and then press . 3. Press until >Speed Dial appears, and then press .
When the document is loaded on the document glass, the LCD display asks if you want to send another page. Press documents or to select No to begin sending the fax immediately, and then press 6. to select Yes to add more . The fax number stored in the speed dial location is automatically dialed. The document is sent when the remote fax machine answers. NOTE: Using the asterisk (*) in the first digit, you can send a document to multiple locations.
9. Edit or enter the speed dial number, and then press . 10. To delete an existing group dial number, press until >Delete Group appears, and then press . NOTE: When you delete the last speed dial in a group, the group itself is not deleted. NOTE: To cancel your selection after pressing , press . 11. If you want to edit another group dial number or enter a new group dial number, repeat steps 4 to 9. 12. To return to the standby mode, press .
7. Press the button. 8. Press to select Change Password, and then press . 9. Enter a four-digit passcode you want to use, using the number keypad and press . NOTE: When you set Secure Receive Set to Enable, 0000 is set by default. 10. To return to the standby mode, press the button. When a fax is received in the secure receiving mode, your printer stores it into memory and the JOB STATUS screen displays "Secure Receive" to let you know that there is a fax stored.
If you want to use your computer modem for faxing or for a dial-up internet connection, connect the computer modem directly to the back of your printer with the TAD as shown above. l Set your printer to the Ans Machine/Fax and set Auto Rec Ans/Fax to specify the time for the TAD. l Turn off the computer modem's fax-receive feature. l Do not use the computer modem if your printer is sending or receiving a fax.
l Address Book: Address Book list l Server Address: Server Address list l Fax Activity: Fax activity information l Fax Pending: Pending faxes l Print Meter: Print volume report 5. Press . The selected information prints out. Changing Setting Options 1. Press until >FAX appears, and then press . 2. Press until Fax Defaults appears, and then press . 3. Press 4. When the option you want appears on the display, press to select the desired menu item, and then press .
Back to Contents Page Understanding Fonts Typefaces and Fonts Bitmapped and Scalable Fonts Resident Fonts Symbol Sets Typefaces and Fonts A font is a set of characters and symbols created with a distinct design. The distinct design is called a typeface. The typefaces you select add personality to a document. Well-chosen typefaces make a document easier to read. The printer has numerous resident fonts in PCL 5/PCL 6. See "Resident Fonts" for a listing of all resident fonts.
affect how the font looks. However, the point size of a font is an excellent specification of the relative size of a font. The following examples illustrate two very different proportional fonts at 14 point: Bitmapped and Scalable Fonts The printer uses both bitmapped and scalable fonts. Bitmapped fonts are stored in print memory as predefined patterns of bits that represent a typeface at a specific size, style, and resolution.
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CourierPS Ob CourierPS Bd CourierPS BdOb SymbolPS Palatino Roman Palatino It Palatino Bd Palatino BdIt ITCBookman Lt ITCBookman LtIt ITCBookmanDm ITCBookmanDm It HelveticaNr HelveticaNr Ob HelveticaNr Bd HelveticaNr BdOb N C Schbk Roman N C Schbk It N C Schbk Bd N C Schbk BdIt ITC A G Go Bk ITC A G Go BkOb ITC A G Go Dm ITC A G Go DmOb ZapfC MdIt ZapfDingbats Symbol Sets A symbol set is the collection of alphabetic and numeric characters, punctuation, and special characters available in th
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Back to Contents Page Clearing Jams Avoiding Jams Identifying the Location of Paper Jams Clearing Paper Jams From the ADF Clearing Paper Jams From the Single Sheet Feeder Clearing Paper Jams From the Tray 1 Clearing Paper Jams From the Fuser Careful selection of appropriate print media and proper loading allow you to avoid most jams. See "Print Media Guidelines" for more information. NOTE: Before buying large quantities of any print media, it is recommended to try a sample first.
3 Single Sheet Feeder 4 Tray 1 5 Front Cover Clearing Paper Jams From the ADF When a document jams while it passes through the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), remove jams in the following procedure. NOTE: To prevent document jams, use the document glass for thick, thin or mixed documents. 1. Remove the remaining documents from the ADF. If the document is jammed in the paper feed area: a. Open the ADF cover. b.
b. Close the ADF cover. Then load the documents back into the ADF. NOTE: Ensure that you use the ADF Paper Stop before printing a Legal-size document. 2. If you cannot see the paper or the paper does not move when you pulled, open the document cover. 3. Remove the document from the roller or the feed area by carefully pulling it gently to the right. 4. Close the document cover. Then load the documents back into the ADF.
3. Open the front cover by pushing the side button and remove the jammed paper. Then, confirm that there are no scraps of paper remaining inside the printer. 4. Close the front cover. 5. Insert the tray back into the printer, and push until it stops. Clearing Paper Jams From the Tray 1 NOTICE: Protect the drums of the Print Head Device (PHD) against bright light. If the front cover remains open for more than three minutes, print quality may deteriorate.
3. Pull the jammed paper out carefully to avoid tearing it. If it is still hard to remove the paper, go to the next step to remove the jammed paper from the inside of the printer. 4. Open the front cover by pushing the side button and remove the jammed paper. Then, confirm that there are no scraps of paper remaining inside the printer. 5. Close the front cover. 6. Insert the tray into the printer, and push until it stops. CAUTION: Do not use excessive force on the tray.
Clearing Paper Jams From the Fuser NOTICE: Ensure nothing touches or scratches the surface (black-colored film) of the belt unit. Scratches, dirt, or oil from your hands on the film of the belt unit may reduce print quality. NOTICE: To protect the drums of the Print Head Device (PHD) against bright light. If the front cover remains open for more than three minutes, print quality may deteriorate.
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Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Guide Basic Printer Problems Display Problems Printing Problems Print Quality Problems Abnormal Noise Jam/Alignment Problems Copy Problem Fax Problems Scanning Problems Option Problem Scanner Driver/Printer Utility Problems Other Problems Contacting Service Basic Printer Problems Some printer problems can be easily resolved.
Fan the print media before loading it in the tray 1. Ensure that the print media is loaded correctly. Ensure that the width and length guides of the print media sources are adjusted correctly. Ensure that the tray 1 is securely inserted. Do not overfill the print media sources. Do not force print media into the single sheet feeder when you load it; otherwise, it may skew or buckle. Print media misfeeds or multiple feeds occur in the tray 1 or single sheet feeder. Ensure that the print media is not curled.
Verify that the correct print media is being used. See "Supported Paper Types". If not, use the print media recommended for the printer. 5 The task is complete. Go to action 6. The task is complete. Go to action 7. Go to action 8. Contact Dell. Go to action 9. Contact Dell. The task is complete. Go to action 10. The task is complete. Contact Dell. Is the problem resolved? Ensure that the eight yellow ribbons are correctly removed from the Print Head Device (PHD) unit.
Is the problem resolved? Toner smears or print comes off. Action Yes No The task is complete. Go to action 2. The task is complete. Go to action 3. The task is complete. Go to action 4. The task is complete. Contact Dell. The print media surface may be uneven. Try changing the Paper Type setting in the printer driver. For example, change the plain paper to thick. 1 1. On the Paper/Output tab, change the Paper Type setting.
Action Yes No The task is complete. Go to action 2. The task is complete. Go to action 3. The task is complete. Go to action 4. The task is complete. Go to action 5. The task is complete. Go to action 6. The task is complete. Go to action 7. Go to action 8. Contact Dell? Go to action 9. Contact Dell? The task is complete. Contact Dell. The toner cartridges may be low or need to be replaced. Confirm the amount of toner left in each toner cartridge. 1. 2.
Action Yes No The toner cartridges may be low or need to be replaced. Confirm the amount of toner left in each toner cartridge. 1 1. 2. Check the toner level in the Status tab in the Status Monitor. Replace the toner cartridges as necessary. The task is complete. Go to action 2. Is the problem resolved? If you are using non-Dell brand toner cartridges, disable the Non-Dell Toner option. 2 1. 2. Launch the Tool Box, and click Non-Dell Toner on the Printer Maintenance tab.
Action Yes No Locate the cause of the problem using the Pitch Configuration Chart. 1. 2. 1 Launch the Tool Box, and click Chart Print on the Diagnosis tab. Click the Pitch Configuration Chart button. Proceed to the action corresponding to the location of the problem: The Pitch Configuration Chart is printed. l l 3. l Compare the pitch of the color spots on your output with that on the Pitch Configuration Chart, and locate the cause of the problem. Contact Dell. PHD unit - 2a Fuser - 2b.
The Ghost Configuration Chart is printed. Negative ghost - 2b Is the type of the problem identified? Replace the PHD unit if you have a spare unit. 1. 2. 3. 2a Replace the PHD unit. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". After you replace the PHD unit, click Chart Print on the Diagnosis tab. Click the Ghost Configuration Chart button. The task is complete. Contact Dell. Go to action 3. Go to action 2a. The Ghost Configuration Chart is printed.
Action Yes No Execute the PHD Refresh Mode. 1 1. 2. 3. Launch the Tool Box, and click Refresh Mode on the Diagnosis tab. After you start the PHD Refresh Mode, click Chart Print on the Diagnosis tab. Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button. The task is complete. Go to action 2. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is printed. Is the problem resolved? Replace the PHD unit if you have a spare unit. 2 1. 2. 3. Replace the PHD unit.
4 If using a downloaded font, ensure that the font is recommended for the printer, operating system, and the application being used. The task is complete. Contact Dell. Is the problem resolved? Banding Action Yes Locate the cause of the problem using the Pitch Configuration Chart. 1. 2. 1 Launch the Tool Box, and click Chart Print on the Diagnosis tab. Click the Pitch Configuration Chart button.
Is the problem resolved? 3 Replace the PHD unit if you have a spare unit. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". The task is complete. Contact Dell. Is the problem resolved? Creased/stained paper Action 1 Yes Verify that the correct print media is being used. See "Supported Paper Types". If not, use the print media recommended for the printer. No If printing on an envelope, go to action 2a. The task is complete.
Does the noise generated from the printer match with the noise from the Play of Sound button? 1. 2. 3. On the Machine Check page, select Dispense Motor Check (Yellow), Dispense Motor Check (Magenta), Dispense Motor Check (Cyan), or Dispense Motor Check (Black) from the drop-down list box, and click the Start button. Click the Play of Sound button to check the motor sound. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to perform Dispense Motor Check for the rest of the toner cartridges.
2 Do you have a spare PHD unit? Go to action 3a. Go to action 3b. The task is complete. Contact Dell. The task is complete. Contact Dell. Replace the PHD unit if you have a spare unit. 1. 2. 3a Replace the PHD unit. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". On the Registration Adjustment page, click the Color Regi Chart button. The Color Regi Configuration Chart is printed.
Jam at the Regi Sensor Action 1 Ensure that the PHD unit is installed correctly. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit". Yes No The task is complete. Go to action 2. The task is complete. Contact Dell. Is the problem resolved? 2 Replace the PHD unit if you have a spare unit. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and "Installing the PHD Unit".
Problem Action Ensure that the ADF cover is firmly closed. A document loaded in the ADF cannot be copied. Ensure that the release lever is properly positioned. Fax Problems Problem Action The printer is not working, there is no display and the buttons are not working. Unplug the power cord and plug it in again. Ensure that there is power to the electrical receptacle. Check that the phone line is connected properly. See "Connecting the Telephone Line". No dial tone sounds.
Ensure the document's paper type meets the specifications for the printer. See "Supported Paper Types" for more information. Check whether the document is properly loaded in the ADF. Document misfeeds or multiple feeds occur in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). Ensure that the document guides are adjusted properly. Ensure that the number of document sheets do not exceed the maximum capacity of the ADF. Ensure that the document is not curled. Fan the document well before loading it in the ADF.
Memory card Ensure the memory card is securely connected to the memory connector. Scanner Driver/Printer Utility Problems Problem Action Ensure that your computer and the printer is properly connected with the USB cable. Unable to retrieve the Address Book data from the printer on the Address Book Editor. Ensure that the printer's power is on. Ensure that the scanner driver is installed on your computer. (The Address Book Editor retrieves the Address Book data via the scanner driver.
Contacting Service When you call for printer service, be prepared to describe the problem you are experiencing or the error message on the display. You need to know your printer's model type and serial number. See the label located inside the side door of your printer.
Back to Contents Page Installing Printer Drivers Personal Printer Setup Network Printer Setup Troubleshooting Instructions Personal Printer Setup 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into your computer to start Easy Setup Navigator. NOTE: If the CD does not automatically launch, click start® Run, and then type D:\setup_assist.exe (where D is the drive letter of your CD), and then click OK. 2. Click Software Installation to launch the installation software. 3.
1. Click start® All Programs® Dell Printers® Additional Color Laser Software® Quick Launch Utility. The Quick Launch Utility dialog box opens. 2. Click the Tool Box button. The Tool Box dialog box opens. 3. Select the printer from Printer Name. The Tool Box opens. 4. Click the Printer Settings Report tab. 5. Select Reports from the list at the left side of the page. The Reports page is displayed. 6. Click the System Settings button. The System Settings page is printed. 7.
a. Enter the name of your printer. b. If you want other users on the network to access this printer, select the Share this printer with other computers on the network check box, and then enter a share name that users will easily identify. c. If you want to set a printer as the default, select the Set this printer as default check box. d. If you want to restrict color printing, select the appropriate Dell ColorTrack option.
Share the Firewall File and Printer NOTE: This step is required for Windows XP, Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 64-bit Edition, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 Enterprise x64 Edition. For Windows XP: 1. Click start® Control Panel. 2. Select Security Center. 3. Click Windows Firewall. 4. From the Exceptions tab, check the File and Printer Sharing check box, and then click OK. For Windows Vista: 1. Click Start® Control Panel. 2. Select Security.
2. Click Services. 3. Right-click Remote Registry and select Start. 4. Right-click Remote Registry and select Properties. 5. Change Startup type: to Automatic, and then click OK. Disable User Account Control NOTE: This step is required for Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008. For Windows Vista: 1. Click Start® Control Panel. 2. Select User Accounts and Family Safety. 3. Click User Accounts. 4. Click Turn User Account Control on or off. 5. Click Continue. 6.
3. Select Folder Options. 4. From the View tab, clear the Use simple file sharing(Recommended) check box, and then click OK. 5. Click start® Control Panel. 6. Select Performance and Maintenance. 7. Select Administrative Tools. 8. Click Local Security Policy. 9. Click Local Policies® Security Options. 10. Right-click Network access: Sharing and security model for local accounts and select Properties. 11. Ensure Classic - local users authenticate as themselves is selected.
To set up e-mail alerts: 1. Launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. 2. Click E-Mail Alert link. 3. 4. Under E-Mail Server Settings, enter the Primary SMTP Gateway, the Reply Address, and enter your email address or the key operator's email address in the email list box. Click Apply New Settings. NOTE: The SMTP server will display Connection pending untill printer sends an alert until an error occurs.
From Your Computer 1. Click start® All Programs® Dell Printers® Additional Color Laser Software® Quick Launch Utility. The Quick Launch Utility dialog box opens. 2. Click the Tool Box button. The Tool Box dialog box opens. 3. Select the printer from Printer Name. The Tool Box opens. 4. Click the Printer Maintenance tab. 5. Select Reset Defaults from the list at the left side of the page. The Reset Defaults page is displayed. 6. Click System Section button.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up for Shared Printing Point and Print Peer-to-Peer You can share your printer on the network using the Drivers and Utilities CD that shipped with your printer, or using Microsoft® point and print or peer-to-peer method. However, if you use one of the Microsoft methods, features such as the Status Monitor and other printer utilities will not be available.
Point and Print This method is usually the best use of system resources. The server handles driver modifications and print job processing. This lets network clients return to their programs much faster. If you use the point and print method, a subset of driver information is copied from the server to the client computer. This is just enough information to send a print job to the printer. For Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows 2000: 1. Click start®My Network Places.
computer handles the print job processing. For Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows 2000: 1. Click start® Printers and Faxes (Printers for Windows 2000). 2. Click Add a Printer to launch the Add Printer wizard. 3. Click Next. 4. Select A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer, and then click Next (For Windows 2000, select the network printer from the Shared printers list). If the printer is not listed, type in the path of the printer in the text box.
Back to Contents Page Maintaining Your Printer Determining the Status of Supplies Conserving Supplies Ordering Supplies Storing Print Media Storing Consumables Replacing Toner Cartridges Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit Replacing Retard Roller Cleaning the Feed Roller Inside the Printer Cleaning the CTD Sensor Inside the Printer Adjusting Color Registration Cleaning the Scanner Cleaning the ADF Feed Roller You need to complete certain tasks to maintain optimum print qu
4. If ordering by phone, call the number that appears under the Order by Phone heading. Storing Print Media To avoid potential paper feeding problems and uneven print quality, there are several things you can do. l To achieve the best possible print quality, store print media in an environment where the temperature is approximately 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 40%. l Store cartons of print media on a pallet or shelf, rather than directly on the floor.
3. Pull the cartridge holder until it clicks, and then pull out the toner cartridge. CAUTION: Do not shake the toner cartridge as it may spill some toner. Installing a New Toner Cartridge 1. 2. Ensure that the color of the new toner cartridge matches that on the handle before replacing it. Shake the toner cartridge five or six times to distribute the toner evenly. Insert the toner cartridge into the associated cartridge holder, and slide the latches of the toner cartridge.
3. Close the side cover. Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit 1. Ensure that the printer is turned off. 2. Press the side button and open the front cover. 3. Turn the four PHD lock levers counterclockwise. 4. Pull the PHD unit out of the printer.
Installing the PHD Unit 1. Open the PHD packaging. 2. Pull out the PHD unit from the packaging. 3. Completely remove the eight yellow ribbons from the PHD unit. 4. Remove the rear protective cover from the PHD unit. NOTE: Do not remove the front protective cover at this moment.
5. Insert the PHD unit until the line on the handle aligns with the white line on the printer. 6. Turn the four PHD lock levers 90 degrees clockwise to lock the PHD unit. 7. Carefully remove the front protective cover from the PHD unit. NOTICE: Ensure that you do not hit the belt unit when removing the front protective cover. 8. Close the front cover.
Replacing Retard Roller Keeping the retard roller in the paper tray clean helps ensure the best possible copies. It is recommended to clean the separator at regular intervals. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, always turn off the printer and disconnect the power cable from the grounded outlet before performing maintenance. CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
Installing the New Retard Roller in the Tray 1 1. Align the new retard roller to the groove on the axle. 2. Insert the retard roller into the axle till it snaps fit so the protrusions fit completely into the slots and the roller hook reseats into the groove on the axle. 3. Load paper and place it in the printer. Cleaning the Feed Roller Inside the Printer Clean the feed roller inside the printer if print media does not feed correctly. 1. Ensure that the printer is turned off. 2.
4. Hold the gray tabs, and then pull out the PHD unit. NOTE: Keep the PHD unit in a dark place. 5. Clean the feed roller inside the printer with a dry cloth. 6. Insert the PHD unit until it stops and turn the four PHD lock levers clockwise to lock the PHD unit. 7. Close the front cover.
Cleaning the CTD Sensor Inside the Printer Clean the Color Toner Density (CTD) sensor only when an alert for the CTD sensor is shown on the Status Monitor or operator panel. 1. Ensure that the printer is turned off. 2. Push the side button and open the front cover. 3. Clean the CTD sensor inside the printer with a clean dry cotton swab. 4. Close the front cover.
The color registration chart is printed. From Your Computer 1. Click start® All Programs® Dell Printers® Additional Color Laser Software® Quick Launch Utility. The Quick Launch Utility dialog box opens. 2. Click the Tool Box button. The Tool Box dialog box opens. 3. Select the printer from Printer Name. The Tool Box opens. 4. Click the Printer Maintenance tab. 5. Select Registration Adjustment from the list at the left side of the page. The Registration Adjustment page is displayed.
Slow Scan On the Chart 2 of the color registration chart, find the medium line within the range of white area for each color pattern (Y, M, and C). If you find the medium line, make a note of the value (-9 - +9) indicated by the medium line for each color. When the value is 0 for each color, you do not need to adjust the color registration for the slow scan. When the value is not 0, enter the value using the procedure in "Entering Values".
Entering Values From the Printer Operator Panel Using the operator panel, enter the values found in the color registration chart to make adjustments. 1. Press until >SETUP appears, and then press . 2. Press until >Admin Menu appears, and then press . 3. Press until >Maintenance appears, and then press . 4. Press until >Color Reg Adjust appears, and then press . until >Enter Adjustment appears, and then press . 5. Press 6. >Lateral Adjustment is displayed.
4. Click the Printer Maintenance tab. 5. Select Registration Adjustment from the list at the left side of the page. The Registration Adjustment page is displayed. 6. Select the value with the straight line, and then click the Apply New Settings button. 7. Click the Start button next to Color Regi Chart. The color registration chart is printed with the new values. 8. Adjust till all straight lines are at the value of 0. Show image of before and after adjustment will help.
Cleaning the ADF Feed Roller Keeping the ADF feed roller clean helps ensure the best possible copies. It is recommended to clean the ADF feed roller at regular intervals. 1. Open the ADF cover. 2. Wipe the ADF feed roller with a dry soft lint-free cloth or paper towel until it is clean. If the ADF feed roller gets soiled with ink stains, paper from the ADF may also be soiled.
Back to Contents Page Removing the Optional Memory Card Printing and Checking the System Settings Page Updating your PCL Driver This chapter describes how to remove the printer's optional memory card. The optional memory card must be removed and carefully packed to avoid damage if the printer is shipped. 1. Ensure that the printer is turned off and unplug all the cables including the power cord from the rear of the printer. 2.
7. Hold the memory card and pull it out. 8. Close the memory cover halfway until it stops, and then slide it towards the front of the printer. 9. Close the memory cover completely and slide it again towards the front of the printer. 10. Turn the screw clockwise. 11. Turn on the printer.
Printing and Checking the System Settings Page Print a System Settings page to verify that the optional memory card is removed correctly. From the Printer Operator Panel 1. Press until >SETUP appears, and then press . 2. Press until >Reports appears, and then press . 3. System Settings is displayed. Press . The System Settings page is printed. 4. Verify the capacity of the memory listed in the system settings under General. From Your Computer 1.
6. Close the Printers and Faxes folder. For Windows Server 2003: Close the Printers and Faxes folder. For Windows 2000/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008: Close the Printers folder.
Back to Contents Page Printer Specifications Operating System Compatibility Power Supply Dimensions Memory Page Description Language (PDL)/Emulation, Operating System, and Interface Environment Cables Copier Specifications Scanner Specifications Facsimile Specifications Operating System Compatibility Your Dell™ 2135cn Color Laser Multifunction Printer is compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Windows XP, Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Windows Server® 2003, Windows Server 2003 Enterpr
Standard local: USB Standard network: 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet Interfaces MIB Compatibility A Management Information Base (MIB) is a database containing information about network devices (such as adapters, bridges, routers, or computers). This information helps network administrators manage the network (analyze performance, traffic, errors, and so on).
Copier Specifications Item Description Copy Resolution Optical: 600 x 600 dpi Color 12 cpm or more, Black&White 16 cpm or more (When using the document glass to make sequential copies of a document with pages scanned one by one.) Copy Speed Color 8 cpm or more, Black&White 16 cpm or more (When using the ADF to make sequential copies of multiple documents.
Transmission speed Approx. 3 seconds/page *Transmission time applies to memory transmission of text data scanned in Standard resolution with ECM using only ITU-T No.1 Chart. Scanning speed Document glass: approx. 3 seconds/A4 (at standard fax resolution mode) ADF: approx. 5 seconds/Letter (at standard fax resolution mode), 7.5 seconds/Letter (at fine fax resolution mode) Maximum document length Document glass: 297 mm ADF: 356 mm Paper size Letter, A4, Legal Resolution Standard: R8 x 3.
Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell Technical Support Policy Warranty and Return Policy Contacting Dell™ 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, software program 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-
Recycling Information It is recommended that customers dispose of their used computer hardware, monitors, printers, and other peripherals in an environmentally sound manner. Potential methods include reuse of parts or whole products and recycling of products, components, and/or materials. For specific information on Dell's worldwide recycling programs, see www.dell.com/recyclingworldwide. Contacting Dell™ For customers in the United States, call 800-W W W-Dell (800-999-3355).
Back to Contents Page Finding Information NOTE: The following is an option that you need to buy separately. n Additional memory card (256 MB) What are you looking for? Find it here Drivers and Utilities CD l l Drivers for my printer My User's Guide The Drivers and Utilities CD contains documentation and drivers for your printer. You can use the CD to uninstall/reinstall drivers or access your documentation.
l l l l l l l l How to use the operator panel menus of my printer How to use the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool and Tool Box How to print, scan, and copy How to send and receive faxes Print media guidelines How to use the software for my printer How to clear jams Troubleshooting l Express Service Code and Service Tag number l Latest drivers for my printer Documentation for my printer The Express Service Code and Service Tag numbers are located inside the side door of your printer.
Back to Contents Page Printer Settings Printing a System Settings Page Using the Operator Panel to Change the Printer Settings Using Your Computer to Change the Printer Settings Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to Change the Printer Settings Resetting Defaults Adjusting the Language You can change most system settings from your software program. If your printer is attached to the network, you can change settings from the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.
When you first browse through the menus from the operator panel, you see an asterisk (*) next to a value in the menus. This asterisk indicates the factory default menu setting. These settings are the original system settings. NOTE: Factory defaults may vary for different countries. When you select a new setting from the operator panel, an asterisk appears next to the setting to identify it as the current user default menu setting.
¡ 6. An On or Off setting Select the desired value, and then click the associated button with each menu item. Driver settings may override changes previously made and may require you to change the Tool Box defaults. Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to Change the Printer Settings If your printer is connected to the network, you can change the printer settings from your web browser.
2. Press until >Admin Menu appears, and then press . 3. Press until >Maintenance appears, and then press . 4. Press until >Initialize NVM appears, and then press . until >System Section appears, and then press . 5. Press 6. The Are you sure? message appears on the operator panel, and then press or to select Yes. Press The printer is turned off automatically to apply the settings. From Your Computer 1.
The Tool Box opens. 4. Click the Printer Maintenance tab. 5. Select System Settings from the list at the left side of the page. The System Settings page is displayed. 6. Select the desired language from Device Language, and then press the Apply New Settings button.
Back to Contents Page About Your Printer Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Operator Panel Protecting Your Printer Ordering Supplies The following illustrations show the standard Dell™ 2135cn Color Laser Multifunction Printer. NOTE: In this manual, Dell™ 2135cn Color Laser Multifunction Printer is referred to as the "printer".
NOTICE: To avoid irregular screen image or malfunctioning of your printer, avoid placing the printer in direct sunlight with the single sheet feeder opened. Provide enough room to open the printer tray, covers, and optional equipment. It is also important to ensure that there is enough space around the printer for proper ventilation.
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the Kensington lock. Ordering Supplies To order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from Dell: 1. Double-click the icon on your desktop. If you cannot find the icon on your desktop: a. Click the "DLRMM.EXE" file under "C:\Program Files\Dell Printers\Additional Color Laser Software\Reorder".
Back to Contents Page Installing the Toner Cartridges and Print Head Device (PHD) Unit Installing the Toner Cartridges Installing the PHD Unit CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To protect the drums of the Print Head Device (PHD) against bright light, close the front cover within three minutes. If the front cover remains open for more than three minutes, the print quality may deteriorate.
Installing the PHD Unit 1. Press the side button and open the front cover. 2. Turn the four PHD lock levers counterclockwise to unlock the unit. NOTICE: Do not touch the belt unit. 3. Hold the gray tabs, and then pull the PHD unit out of the printer totally. NOTICE: Do not remove the protective sheet while removing the PHD unit. 4. Completely remove the four yellow ribbons from the PHD unit.
NOTICE: Pull the ribbons straight out of the unit. 5. Insert the PHD unit until the line on the handle aligns with the white line on the printer. NOTICE: Ensure that you do not hit the belt unit when inserting the PHD unit. 6. Turn the four PHD lock levers 90 degrees in clockwise direction, and then remove the protective sheet. 7. Close the front cover.
Back to Contents Page Connecting Your Printer Choosing the Right Cable Connecting the Printer Directly to a Computer Turning On the Printer Connecting the Printer to the Network Connecting the Telephone Line Using the RESET Button Choosing the Right Cable Your Dell™ 2135cn Color Laser Multifunction Printer interconnection cable must meet the following requirements: Connection type Connection specifications USB USB 2.
1 USB port A USB port requires a USB cable. Ensure that you match the USB symbol on the cable to the USB symbol on the printer. Plug the other end of the cable into a USB port at the back of the computer. Do not plug it into the USB keyboard. Turning On the Printer 1. Connect the power cable to the printer and plug it into a power source. Do not use extension cords or power strips. The printer should not be plugged into a UPS system. 2. Turn on the computer and the printer.
1 Ethernet port To connect the printer to the network, plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port at the back of the printer, and the other end into a LAN drop or hub. Turn On the Printer 1. Plug one end of the power cable into the socket at the back of the printer and the other end into a properly grounded power outlet. Do not use extension cords or power strips. The printer should not be plugged into a UPS system. 2. Turn on the computer and the printer.
From Your Computer 1. Click start® All Programs® Dell Printers® Additional Color Laser Software® Quick Launch Utility. The Quick Launch Utility dialog box opens. 2. Click the Tool Box button. The Tool Box dialog box opens. 3. Select the printer from Printer Name. The Tool Box opens. 4. Click the Printer Settings Report tab. 5. Select Reports from the list at the left side of the page. The Reports page is displayed. 6. Click the System Settings button.
11. Enter the rest of the digits, and then press . 12. Press the button. 13. Press until >Subnet Mask appears, and then press . 14. Repeat steps 10 to 11 to set Subnet Mask, and then press . 15. Press the button. 16. Press until >Gateway Address appears, and then press . 17. Repeat steps 10 to 11 to set the Gateway Address, and then press 18. Turn off the printer, and then turn it on again. . From Your Computer 1.
1. Plug one end of a telephone line cord into the wall jack connector and the other end into an active wall jack. 2. Remove the "Blue" plug from the phone connector. 3. To connect a telephone and/or answering machine to your printer, plug the telephone or answering machine line cord into the phone connector ( ).
At least once a month, check whether or not the electric leakage detector is functioning by following the steps below: 1. Turn on the printer, and then press the TEST button. l If the RESET button is tripped and the printer is turned off, the electric leakage detector functions correctly. Press the RESET button to turn the printer back on. l If the RESET button is not tripped, contact Dell. Do not continue to use the printer if the electric leakage detector is not functioning.
Back to Contents Page Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool Setting Up Your Web Browser Page Display Format Changing the Settings of the Menu Items NOTE: This web tool is not available unless the printer is connected to a network using a network cable. One of the features of the Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool is the E-Mail Alert Setup, which sends an e-mail to you or the key operator when the printer needs supplies or intervention.
1. Press until >SETUP appears, and then press . 2. Press until >Reports appears, and then press . 3. System Settings is displayed. Press . The System Settings page is printed. From Your Computer 1. Click start® All Programs® Dell Printers® Additional Color Laser Software® Quick Launch Utility. The Quick Launch Utility dialog box opens. 2. Click the Tool Box button. The Tool Box dialog box opens. 3. Select the printer from Printer Name. The Tool Box opens. 4.
NOTE: You must log in as an administrator to use this feature. Print Volume Use the Print Volume option to check the history of printing, such as paper usage, the types of jobs being printed, limit to which users can use the color mode, and the maximum number of pages they can print. Address Book Use the Address Book menu to view or edit the e-mail address, server address, and fax number entries in the Address Book, or to register new entries.
2. Select Languages in the General tab. 3. Specify the display language in order of preference in the Language list. For example: l Italian (Italy) [it] l Spanish (Traditional Sort) [es] l German (Germany) [de] l French (France) [fr] l English [en] or English (United States) [en-us] l Danish [da] l Dutch [nl] l Norwegian [no] l Swedish [sv] Setting the Printer's IP Address to Non-Proxy 1. Select Internet Options from the Tools menu. 2.
1. Select Options from the Tools menu. 2. Click Network in the Options dialog box. 3. Click Connection ® Settings. 4. Do one of the following: l Select the Direct connection to the Internet check box. l Select the Auto-detect proxy settings for this network check box. l Select the Manual proxy configuration check box, and then enter the printer's IP address in the No Proxy for edit box. l Select the Automatic proxy configuration URL check box.
Buttons in the Right Frame Refresh Button Receives the current printer configuration and updates the latest information in the right frame. Apply New Settings Button Submits new settings made on the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to the printer. The old printer settings will be replaced by the new settings. Restore Settings Button Restores the old settings that existed from before any changes were made. New settings will not be submitted to the printer.
"Dell ColorTrack" "Print Volume" "Edit Print User Registration" "Print User Settings (Confirm/Change, Create)" "E-Mail Address - Top Page" "E-Mail Address (Confirm/Change, Create)" "E-Mail Address (Delete)" "E-Mail Address" "E-Mail Group - Top Page" "E-Mail Group (Confirm/Change, Create)" "E-Mail Group (Delete)" "Default Setup" "Server Address - Top Page" "Address Book" "Server Address" "Server Address (Confirm/Change, Create)" "Server Address (Delete)" "FAX Speed Dial - Top Page" "FAX Speed Dial (Confir
Details Displays the details of the fault. Printer Information Purpose: To verify the printer details such as the hardware configuration and software version. This page can also be displayed by clicking on the Printer Information tab in the left frame. Values: Dell Service Tag Number Displays Dell's service tag number. Asset Tag Number Displays the printer's asset tag number. Printer Serial Number Displays the printer's serial number. Memory Capacity Displays the memory capacity.
Use the Printer Settings menu to display the Printer Settings Report and to configure the printer settings. The following tabbed pages are displayed at the top of the right frame. Printer Settings Report The Printer Settings Report tab includes the Menu Settings and Reports pages. Menu Settings Purpose: To display the current settings of the operator panel menus. Values: Power Saver Timer Mode 1 Displays the time for transition to Power Saver Mode 1.
Secure Settings Line Termination Displays whether or not to set the line termination. Default Color Displays the color mode setting. Panel Lock Set Displays whether or not to lock Admin Menu with a password. Copy Service Lock Set Displays whether or not to lock the Copy service with a password. Scan Service Lock Set Displays whether or not to lock the Scan service with a password. Fax Service Lock Set Displays whether or not to lock the Fax service with a password.
Fax Settings Auto Receive Fax/Tel Displays the interval at which the printer goes into the fax receive mode after the external telephone receives an incoming call. Auto Receive Answer/Fax Displays the interval at which the printer goes into the fax mode after the external answering machine receives an incoming call. Line Monitor Displays the volume of the line monitor, which audibly monitors a transmission through the internal speaker until a connection is made.
Clock Settings Web Link Customization Tray Settings Time Format Displays the default time format; 24H or 12H. Time Zone Displays the default time zone. Set Date Displays the date setting. Set Time Displays the time setting. Select Reorder URL Displays a link used for ordering consumables, which can be accessed from Order Supplies at: in the left frame. Regular Displays the regular URL (http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna) that can be linked to Order Supplies at:.
Copy Job Tone Sets the volume of the tone that is emitted when a copy job is complete, or disables the tone. Non-Copy Job Tone Sets the volume of the tone that is emitted when a job other than a copy job is complete, or disables the tone. Fault Tone Sets the volume of the tone that is emitted when a job ends abnormally, or disables the tone. Alert Tone Sets the volume of the tone that is emitted when a problem occurs, or disables the tone.
NOTE: This menu sets a password to lock the operator panel. When changing the password for the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, click Set Password on the left frame and set the password. Function Enabled Purpose: To set whether to lock the Copy, Scan, and Fax services with a password, and to set or change the password. Set the password of the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool from Set Password in Print Server Settings.
Magenta Medium Dens. Sets the color balance level of medium density magenta. Magenta High Dens. Sets the color balance level of high density magenta. Cyan Low Dens. Sets the color balance level of low density cyan. Cyan Medium Dens. Sets the color balance level of medium density cyan. Cyan High Dens. Sets the color balance level of high density cyan. Black Low Dens. Sets the color balance level of low density black. Black Medium Dens. Sets the color balance level of medium density black.
NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings. Values: Standard* Suitable for documents with normal sized characters. Fine Suitable for documents containing small characters or thin lines or documents printed using a dot-matrix printer. Super Fine Suitable for documents containing extremely fine detail. The super fine mode is enabled only if the remote machine also supports the Super Fine resolution. Photo Suitable for documents containing photographic images.
Prefix Dial Specifies whether to set a prefix dial number. Prefix Dial Number Sets a prefix dial number of up to five digits. This number dials before any auto dial number is started. It is useful for accessing the Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX). Discard Size Sets whether or not to delete text or images at the bottom of a fax page when the entire page does not fit onto the output paper.
Label Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for labels within the range of -2 to 2. Coated Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for coated paper within the range of -2 to 2. Coated Thick Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for thick coated paper within the range of -2 to 2. Envelope Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for envelopes within the range of -2 to 2.
Reset Defaults User (Scan) Section Click Start to initialize the e-mail and server address entries in the Address Book. Non-Dell Toner Purpose: To specify whether or not to use another manufacturer's toner cartridge. NOTICE: Use of a non-Dell toner cartridge may result in some of the printer's functions being unavailable, a reduction in print quality, or deterioration of the printer's reliability. Use of a new Dell brand toner cartridge is recommended for your printer.
MAC Address Displays the printer's Media Access Control Address (MAC) address. Host Name Displays the host name. IP Address Mode Displays the IP address mode. IP Address Displays the IP address. Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask. Gateway Address Displays the gateway address. Get DNS Server Address from DHCP Displays whether to automatically set the DNS server address via DHCP. Current DNS Server Address Displays the current DNS server address.
The Print Server Settings tab includes Basic Information, Port Settings, TCP/IP, E-Mail Alert, SNMP, and Scan To Network pages. Basic Information Purpose: To configure the printer's basic information. Values: System Settings Printer Name Specifies the name of the printer using up to 31 alphanumeric characters. Location Specifies the location of the printer using up to 63 alphanumeric characters.
DNS WINS DNS Domain Name Sets the DNS domain name. Get DNS Server Address from DHCP Allows you to enable or disable the automatic setting of the DNS server address via DHCP. DNS Server Address Manually sets the DNS server address in xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format when Get DNS Server Address from DHCP is not selected. WINS Mode Allows you to enable or disable the automatic setting of the primary and secondary WINS server addresses via DHCP.
Procedures: i. Click the first column of the Access List row 1. ii. Enter "192.168.200.10" in the Address field and "255.255.255.255" in the Address Mask field. iii. Select Permit. iv. Click the first column of the Access List row 2. v. Enter "192.168.200.0" in the Address field and "255.255.255.0" in the Address Mask field. vi. Select Reject. vii. Click the first column of the Access List row 3. viii. Enter "192.168.0.0" in the Address field and "255.255.0.0" in the Address Mask field. ix. Select Permit.
SNMP Specifies the community name to access (read only) data using up to 31 alphanumeric characters. The original setting will remain valid if no input is made. Characters entered for the Community Name (Read Only) in the previous settings will not be displayed on the screen. The default Read Community is public. Re-enter Community Name (Read only) Enter the community name (read only) again to confirm.
Restart Printer Click the Start button to reboot the printer. Copy Printer Settings The Copy Printer Settings menu includes the Copy Printer Settings and Copy Printer Settings Report pages.
Permit printing without specifying user Select the check box to use the printer without user limitations. User Registration Displayed when Print User Limitation is enabled. To register a user, click Edit User Registration to open the Edit Print User Registration page, and then specify User Registration No. and click Edit to open the Print User Settings page. Edit Print User Registration Purpose: To edit the print meter setting for each user. Values: User No.
The Address Book menu includes the E-Mail Address, Server Address, and Phone Book pages. E-Mail Address E-Mail Address Allows you to view, edit, or create e-mail address entries. E-Mail Group Allows you to view, edit, or create e-mail group entries. Default Setup Allows you to view, edit, or set the default e-mail subject and message. Server Address Server Address Allows you to view, edit, or create server address entries. FAX Speed Dial Allows you to view, edit, or create speed dial entries.
E-Mail Group - Top Page Purpose: To view the e-mail address entries registered on the E-Mail Group page. Values: GroupID : Name Displays a group ID and the assigned group name. IDs without an entry show (Not in Use) in the Name column. Delete Deletes the entry for the selected group ID. Confirm / Change Displays a dialog box where you can edit the entry for the selected group ID. Create Displays a dialog box where you can create a new entry under the selected group ID.
Server Address - Top Page Purpose: To view the server address entries registered on the Server Address page. Values: Address List to: Selecting each button displays a list of entries for the group of IDs indicated on the button. ID : Name Displays a server ID and the name of a file directory registered under that server ID. IDs without an entry show (Not in Use) in the Name column. Server Address Displays the address of the file directory. Delete Deletes the entry for the selected server ID.
FAX Speed Dial - Top Page Purpose: To view the fax number entries registered on the FAX Speed Dial page. Values: Speed Dial List to: Selecting each button displays a list of entries for the group of speed dial codes indicated on the button. Speed Dial : Name Displays the IDs registered in the group. Phone Number Displays a speed dial code and the name of an entry registered under the speed dial code. IDs without an entry show (Not in Use) in the Name column.
FAX Group (Confirm/Change, Create) Purpose: To view or edit the fax number group entries on the FAX Group page, or create a new entry. The following items are in the dialog box that appears when you click the Confirm/Change or Create button on the FAX Group top page. Values: ID Displays the selected group ID. Name Allows you to view or edit the name assigned for the group ID, or enter a new group name.
Back to Contents Page Installing the Optional Memory Card Print and Check the System Settings Page Updating your PCL Driver This chapter describes how to install the printer's optional memory card. Your printer supports 256 MB additional memory card. 1. Ensure that the printer is turned off. 2. Turn the screw on the memory cover in the counter-clockwise direction. NOTE: Loosen the screw. You do not need to remove the screw. 3. Slide the memory cover towards the back of the printer. 4.
7. Push the memory card into the slot firmly. NOTE: Ensure that the memory card is firmly fixed in the slot and cannot be moved easily. 8. Close the memory cover halfway until it stops, and then slide it towards the front of the printer. 9. Close the memory cover completely and slide it again towards the front of the printer. 10. Turn the screw in the clockwise direction. 11. Turn on the printer.
From the Printer Operator Panel 1. Press until >SETUP appears, and then press . 2. Press until >Reports appears, and then press . 3. System Settings is displayed. Press . The System Settings page is printed. 4. Verify the capacity of the installed memory listed in the system settings under General. If the memory capacity has not increased, turn off the printer, unplug the power cable, and reinstall the memory card. From Your Computer 1.
For Windows Server 2003: Close the Printers and Faxes folder. For Windows 2000/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008: Close the Printers folder.
Back to Contents Page Print Media Guidelines Paper Envelopes Labels Storing Print Media Identifying Print Media Sources and Specifications Print media refers to paper, labels, envelopes, and coated paper among others. Your printer provides high-quality printing on a variety of print media. Selecting the appropriate print media for your printer helps avoid printing troubles. This section describes selecting print media, caring for print media, and loading the print media in the tray 1.
To ensure the best print quality and feed reliability, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic paper. Business paper designed for general business use also provides acceptable print quality. Only use paper able to withstand high temperatures without discoloring, bleeding, or releasing hazardous emissions. The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the paper you have chosen is acceptable for laser printers.
Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the pre-printed letterhead that you have selected is acceptable for laser printers. Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. Use the following table for help when loading letterheads in the print media sources.
¡ Are stuck together or damaged in any way ¡ Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing ¡ Use metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars ¡ Have an interlocking design ¡ Have postage stamps attached ¡ Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed or closed position ¡ Have nicked edges or bent corners ¡ Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes Labels Your printer can print on many labels designed for use with laser printers.
Letter (8.5x11 in) Y Y Legal (8.5x14 in) Y Y Folio (8.5x13 in) Y Y Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in) Y Y Custom* Y Y *Custom: 76.2 and 215.9 mm or between 3.00 and 8.5 inches 127.0 and 355.6 mm or between 5.00 and 14.00 inches.
Back to Contents Page Loading Print Media Tray 1 Loading Print Media in the Tray 1 Single Sheet Feeder Loading the Single Sheet Feeder Manual Duplex Printing Using the Output Tray Loading print media properly helps prevent jams and ensures trouble-free printing. Before loading any print media, identify the recommended print side of the print media. This information is usually on the print media package. Tray 1 Capacity The tray 1 can hold: l 250 sheets of the standard paper.
NOTE: Extend the rear side of the tray when you need to feed Legal size paper. 3. Before loading the print media, flex the sheets back and forth, and then fan them. Straighten the edges of the stack on a level surface. 4. Place the print media into the tray with the recommended print side facing up. NOTE: Do not exceed the maximum fill line in the tray. Overfilling the tray may cause paper jams. 5. Adjust the width guides until they rest lightly against the edges of the stack of paper.
Face up Tray 1 Letterhead enters the printer last Face down Single sheet feeder Letterhead enters the printer first Loading Envelopes Use the following guidelines when loading envelopes in the tray 1: NOTE: If you do not load envelopes in the tray 1 right after they have been removed from the packaging, they may bulge. To avoid jams, flatten them as shown below before loading them in the tray 1. Envelope#10 Load the envelopes short edge feed with the flaps closed and the print side up.
C5 Load the envelopes short edge feed with the flaps closed and the print side up. Ensure that the flaps come at the bottom when you face towards the printer. Single Sheet Feeder Capacity The single sheet feeder can hold: l 1 sheet of the standard paper. Print Media Dimensions The maximum dimensions of print media that the single sheet feeder can handle are: l Width - 76.2 mm (3.00 inches) to 215.9 mm (8.5 inches) l Length - 127 mm (5.00 inches) to 355.6 mm (14.
at the right when you face towards the printer. NOTICE: Never use envelopes with windows, coated linings, or self-stick adhesives. These lead to paper jams and can cause damage to the printer. NOTE: Ensure that you load an envelope with the flap completely closed. NOTE: Insert an envelope with the flap side face up and with the stamp area on the top right side. C5 To load an envelope into the single sheet feeder, insert the envelope short edge feed with the flap open and the print side down.
n Tray 1: Plain, Plain Thick, Covers (106-163g/m2), and Recycled When Using the Tray 1 Clicking the OK button on your printer driver will first print the even-numbered pages of your document. If your document consists of six pages, its evennumbered pages are printed in the order of page 6, 4, and then 2. After the even-numbered pages are printed, a message Insert Output 071-920 Insert Output to Tray appears on the operator panel.
2. Insert page 2 with its blank side face down into the single sheet feeder, and then press on the operator panel. Page 1 of your document is printed on the print side 2 of page 2. Print the rest of the odd-numbered pages one page at a time in the same manner. NOTE: Warped or curled prints can cause paper jams. Straighten them before loading them in the single sheet feeder. Assumes binding along the long edge of the page (left edge for portrait orientation and top edge for landscape orientation).