Page 1 of 52 Dell™ 2335dn MFP User's Guide Click the links to the left for information on the features, options, and operation of your printer. For information on other documentation included with your printer, see "Finding Information". To order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from Dell: 1. Double-click the Dell 2335dn MFP Toner Reorder icon on your desktop. OR 2. Visit Dell's website, or order Dell printer supplies by phone. http://www.dell.
Page 2 of 52 NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 2008-2010 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc.is strictly forbidden.
Page 3 of 52 NOTE: Owner's Manual may not be provided with your product depending on your country. • How to set up my printer Setup diagram • Safety information • Warranty information Product Information Guide • Regulatory Notice Express Service Code Express Service Code Identify your printer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. The Express Service Code is not available in all countries.
Page 4 of 52 Unpacking Your Printer 1. Select a location for your printer. CAUTION: The printer requires at least two people to lift it safely. z Leave enough room to open the printer tray, covers, doors, and options. It is also important to allow enough space around the printer for proper ventilation.
Page 5 of 52 telephone line corda setup diagram terminatord Product Information Guide a. The appearance of the power cord and the telephone line cord may differ according to your country's specifications. b. The DRIVERS AND UTILITIES CD contains Dell printer drivers, Scan drivers, Printer Settings Utility, Set IP, Macintosh driver, Linux driver, Dell Toner Management System, Dell ScanCenter, PaperPort® and an HTML User's Guide. c.
Page 6 of 52 NOTE: To confirm the scanner is unlocked, open the scanner cover and ensure that the blue latch is in the unlocked ( ) position. If the latch is not in the unlocked position, reach under the operator panel and pull it forward. If the scan switch is locked, you can not copy or scan. NOTE: When you are moving the printer or do not intend to use it for a long period of time, move the switch BACKWARD to the lock position, as shown. To scan or copy a document, the switch must be unlocked.
Page 7 of 52 illustrations show the standard Dell 2335dn MFP and an optional tray 2 attached: Front View Rear View
Page 8 of 52 Operator Panel Button Functions Common Keys Press: To: Scroll through available options.
Page 9 of 52 Confirm the selection on the display. Return to the upper menu. Stop an operation at any time, or return to main menu. Start a job. Fax Keys Press: To: Dial/Enter number or enter alphanumeric characters. Store frequently used fax numbers in memory or search for stored fax numbers or email addresses. It also allows you to print a Phonebook list. Insert a pause into a fax number in edit mode.
Page 10 of 52 Orange Blinking z z z z z z A minor error has occurred and the machine is waiting the error to be cleared. Check the display message. When the problem is cleared, the machine resumes. The toner cartridge is low. Order a new toner cartridge. You can temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the toner. The toner cartridge is totally empty. Remove the old toner cartridge and install a new one. A paper jam has occurred. There is no paper in the tray. Load paper in the tray.
Page 11 of 52 complete following steps. 1. Select a stable location. Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow extra space to open covers and trays. The area should be well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat, cold, and humidity. Do not set the machine close to the edge of your desk or table. Place the machine on a flat, stable surface so that there is no incline greater than 2 mm (0.08 inch). Otherwise, printing quality may be affected. 2.
Page 12 of 52 5. Load paper. See "Loading Paper". 6. Make sure that all the cables are connected to the printer. 7. Turn the printer on. NOTE: When you move the printer, do not tilt or turn it upside down. Otherwise, the inside of the printer may be contaminated by toner, which can cause damage to the printer or bad printing quality. Installing the Toner Cartridge 1. Open the front cover. CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more than a few minutes.
Page 13 of 52 3. Holding the toner cartridge by the handle, slide it into the printer until it locks firmly into place. 4. Close the front cover. Loading Paper Load up to 250 sheets of plain paper (75 g/m2, 20lb) in the paper tray. NOTE: Set the paper type and size after loading paper into the paper tray. See "Setting the Paper Type" and "Setting the Paper Size" for the paper used in copying and faxing, or "Paper Tab" for Computer printing. Load the paper: 1. Pull the paper tray out of the printer.
Page 14 of 52 2. If you load paper that is longer than a standard (Letter or A4) size, such as Legal paper, press and unlatch the guide lock, and then slide the paper length guide out completely to extend the paper tray to its full length. 3. Slide in the paper length guide until it rests against the end of the paper stack. For paper smaller than Letter size, adjust the rear paper length guide so that it lightly touches the paper stack.
Page 15 of 52 4. Pinch the paper width guide, and move it towards the stack of paper until it touches the side of the stack. 5. Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them out. Do not fold or crease the print media. Align the edges on a level surface. 6. Insert the paper stack into the paper tray with the side to be printed on facing down. 7. Do not exceed the maximum stack height indicated by the paper limit marks on the both inside walls of the tray.
Page 16 of 52 NOTE: Overloading the paper tray may cause paper jams. NOTE: Improper adjustment of paper guides can result in paper jams. 8. Slide the paper tray back into the printer. 9. Set the paper type and size. For more information, see "Setting the Paper Type" and "Setting the Paper Size".
Page 17 of 52 1. Plug one end of a telephone line cord into the RJ11 telephone line socket (FAX) and the other end into an active wall jack. To connect a telephone and/or answering machine to your printer, remove the plug from the extension telephone socket (EXT) ( ) and plug the telephone or answering machine into the extension telephone socket (EXT). 2. Alternative setup of Fax connected to a wall socket and a external phone or Telephone answering device (TAD).
Page 18 of 52 NOTE: Set rings to answer to digit greater than the "Ring To Answer" setting for the telephone answering device (TAD). If connecting a FAX using a computer modem. NOTE: Set rings to answer to digit greater than the "Ring To Answer" setting for the telephone answering device (TAD). NOTE: For additional information, see "Using an Answering machine" or "Using a Computer Modem".
Page 19 of 52 NOTE: Phone adaptor not supplied with unit for UK setup, advice to buy from local market or check with telephone service provider. Terminator plug is provided along the unit. If the phone communication is serial in your country (such as Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Italy, France, and Switzerland), remove the plug from the extension telephone socket (EXT) ( ) and insert the supplied terminator.
Page 20 of 52 3. Connect the other end of the cable to an available USB port on the computer, not the USB keyboard. Connecting the printer to the Network 1. Ensure that the printer, computer, and any other attached devices are powered off and unplugged. 2. Connect one end of a standard category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) network cable to a LAN drop or hub, and the other end to the Ethernet network port on the back of the printer. The printer automatically adjusts for the network speed.
Page 21 of 52 To power on the printer: 1. Plug one end of the power cord into the power receptacle at the back of the printer and the other end into a properly grounded outlet. 2. Press the power switch to turn on the printer. Warming Up Please Wait appears on the display indicating that the printer is now on. NOTE: If you power on the printer for the first time, you have to set the language, date, time, country and fax setup sequence.
Page 22 of 52 Dell 2335dn MFP Menu Functions 1. Scan 2. Copy 3. Fax Email # of copies Enter Number: Redial USB Key Zoom Broadcast Fax Phone Book Fax Server Contrast Priority Fax Send Quality PC Application Original Size Phone Book Search Contrast Scan Defaults Original Type Delay Fax to: Scan Duplex Select Tray Add Pages Allow Toner Low Layout Cancel Job Pending Fax Duplex On Hook Dial Fax Defaults Copy Defaults Fax Line Test 4. Setup 5.
Page 23 of 52 2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Reports and then press Select ( ). 3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Printer Settings and then press Select ( ). 4. The Printer Settings page prints out. Printing the Op-panel Menu setting 1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Setup and then press Select ( ). 2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Reports and then press Select ( 3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Op-panel Menu Tree and then press Select ( ). ). 4.
Page 24 of 52 4. Press Scroll ( or 5. Press Cancel ( ) to display the country you want and then press Select ( ). ) to return to the Standby mode. Power Save Mode The Power Save mode enables your printer to reduce power consumption when it is not in actual use. You can enable this mode by selecting the duration for which the printer waits after a job is printed before it switches to a reduced power state. 1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Setup and then press Select ( ). 2.
Page 25 of 52 4. Enter the correct time and date using the number keypad. Month = 01 ~ 12 Day = 01 ~ 31 Year = 2000 ~ 2099 Hour = 01 ~ 12 (12-hour mode) 00 ~ 23 (24-hour mode) Minute = 00 ~ 59 You can also use Scroll ( or ) to move the cursor under the digit you want to correct and enter a new number. 5. To select AM or PM for a 12-hour format, press the or the button. When the cursor is not under the AM or PM indicator, pressing the or the button immediately moves the cursor to the indicator.
Page 26 of 52 2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Machine Setup and then press Select ( 3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Day Light Saving and then press Select ( 4. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Manual and then press Select ( 5. Enter Start Date and then press Select ( 6. Enter End Date and then press Select ( 7. Press Cancel ( ). ). ). ). ). ) to return to the Standby mode.
Page 27 of 52 faxing after changing the settings on the operator panel. 1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Setup and then press Select ( ). 2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Machine Setup and then press Select ( 3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Timeout and then press Select ( 4. Press Scroll ( or ) to display the timeout value you want. ). ). The available time options are 15, 30, 60 and 180 (seconds). You can select from 15, 30, 60 and 180 (seconds).
Page 28 of 52 cartridge beyond what one would experience in the normal mode, but it reduces print quality. 1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Setup and then press Select ( ). 2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Machine Setup and then press Select ( 3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Toner Save and then press Select ( 4. Press Scroll ( or ) to change the setting to On (enable) or Off (disable). ). ). Selecting On means that the printer uses less toner than normal printing. 5.
Page 29 of 52 11. Press Cancel ( ) to return to the Standby mode. Ignoring Blank Pages The printer detects the printing data from computer whether a page is empty or includes any data. To skip the blank pages at printing document, follow these steps: 1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Setup and then press Select ( 2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Machine Setup and then press Select ( 3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Print Blank Pages and then press Select ( 4.
Page 30 of 52 printer. If you purchased a Dell™ computer and your printer at the same time, the drivers and utilities are automatically installed. You don't need to install them. The DRIVERS AND UTILITIES CD contains the following: z Dell Printer PCL driver- allows your computer to communicate with your printer. To use your printer as a printer in Windows, you must install the printer driver(s).
Page 31 of 52 Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool The Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, also known as the printer Embedded Web Service, lets you monitor the status of your network printer without leaving your desk. You can also view and/or change the printer configuration settings, monitor toner level, and order replacement toner cartridges, by clicking on the Dell supplies link right from your Web browser.
Page 32 of 52 Printer Status Get immediate feedback on printer supply status. When the toner is running low, click the toner supplies link on the first screen to order additional toner cartridges. Printer Settings Change the printer settings, view the printer settings status, and update the print server firmware. NOTE: Configuration Menu blocks the user from altering the operator panel setting unless the correct password is entered.
Page 33 of 52 Printer Server Settings This menu supports configuration of following items: z Basic Information about the administrator z TCP/IP z SNMP Traps z SNMP Community z SNMPv3 z SLP z UPnP (SSDP) z IPP z EtherTalk z Telnet Fax Settings Configure fax settings such as fax cover, receive mode, phone book, and fax server settings. Fax server setting is needed for sending fax using a fax server.
Page 34 of 52 Default [To:] Address Enter the recipient's email address Customization Field You can customize the from, to or subject field. Prefix Input characters which shall be added in front of the customized field. Suffix Input characters which shall be appended at the end of the customized field. Email Settings Receive an email when the printer needs supplies or intervention. Type your name or the key operator's name in the email list box to be notified.
Page 35 of 52 Setup POP3 before SMTP Primary From Sender's e-mail address registered in the Primary server. SMTP Timeout Sets the timeout period from 30 to 120 seconds. Reply Address Designates the reply e-mail address sent with each Email Alert. POP3 Server and Porta Specifies the POP3 server address in IP address format of "aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd" or as a DNS host name up to 63 characters. And specifies the POP3 server port number up to 15 alphanumeric characters.
Page 36 of 52 and at symbols (@) can be used. If specifying more than one address, separate them using commas. Password Specifies the LDAP account password up to 31 alphanumeric characters. Maximum Number of Search Results '0' means that the number of LDAP search results does not have limit. It shall be 5 ~ 100 entries. Search Timeout Sets the timeout period from 5 to 100 seconds. LDAP Referral Check if it is necessary.
Page 37 of 52 NOTE: You must be a network administrator to use this feature. NOTE: The default user name is admin and the default password is left blank (NULL). NOTE: If you forget the password, please call for service. Wireless Please refer to Wireless Quick Reference Guide for more details on wireless module settings with the printer NOTE: The Wireless menu appears only when you install the wireless network interface card to your machine.
Page 38 of 52 Windows XP/Server 2003/Server 2008/Vista: 1 GB Windows 7: 16 GB Windows Server 2008 R2: 10GB z Memory: Windows 2000: 64 MB Windows XP/Server 2003: 128 MB Windows Vista/Server 2008: 512 MB Windows 7: 1 GB Windows Server 2008 R2: 512MB(2048MB) z CPU: Windows 2000: Pentium II 400 MHZ or higher Windows XP/Server 2003/Server 2008/Vista: Pentium III 933 MHZ or higher Windows 7: Pentium IV 1 GHz 32 bit or 64 bit processor or higher Windows Server 2008 R2: Pentium IV 1 GHz (x86) or 1.
Page 39 of 52 NOTE: If you attach a USB printer cable while your printer and computer are powered on, the Windows hardware wizard launches immediately. Cancel the screen and use the DRIVERS AND UTILITIES CD to install the Dell software. 1. Ensure that the printer is connected to your computer and powered on. All applications should be closed on your computer before beginning installation.
Page 40 of 52 If you select Custom Installation, select the components to be installed. You can also change the destination folder. Click Next. NOTE: If your printer is not connected to the computer, the following printer not founder windows will appear. 6. When the installation is complete, you may print a test page. Click Finish to complete the installation and close the wizard. You are now ready to print.
Page 41 of 52 DHCP or BOOTP server must exist on the network. If the network is using DHCP/BOOTP, an IP address is automatically assigned after connecting the network cable to the printer. In case no DHCP or BOOTP the printer will automatically assign a legacy IP address 192.0.0192 or local link address 169.254.xxx.xxx. To configure the IP address manually, you can use the supplied DRIVERS AND UTILITIES CD.
Page 42 of 52 5. Select the printer you want to assign an MAC address to. The printer's MAC address can be found on the Configuration page for the printer. 6. When you finish setting the IP address for the printer, exit the program. Installing Dell Software for Network Printing When you connect your printer to the network, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings for the printer. After assigning and verifying the TCP/IP settings, you are ready to install the Dell software on each network printer.
Page 43 of 52 3. If necessary, select a language by pressing the Language button on the main screen. 4. Select Network Installation. 5. If you want to install the drivers on this computer for network operation, select Local Installation, and then click Next. If you want to install the Dell software on remote computers or network servers on the same network, select Remote Installation. The domain administrator's ID and password are required.
Page 44 of 52 6. The list of printers available on the network appears. Select the printer that you want to install from the list and then click Next. If you do not see your printer in the list, click Refresh to refresh the list or click Add Printer to add your printer to the network. To add the printer to the network, enter the port name and an existing IP address for the printer. If you want to install the printer on a server, select the I am setting up this printer on a server check box. 7.
Page 45 of 52 8. Select Custom Installation. Click Next. If you select Typical Installation, go to step 10. 9. Select the components to be installed, and you can also change the destination folder. Click Next. 10. When the printer installation is complete, you may print a test page. Click Finish to complete the installation and close the wizard. You are now ready to print.
Page 46 of 52 2. Select the software you want to remove. Click Next. The selected driver and all of its components are removed from your computer. 3. After the software is removed, click Finish. Using the Dell Toner Management System The Printer Status Monitor displays the status of printer which connect with local or network. Printer Ready, Printer Offline, and Error-Check Printer, and the toner level or Toner Low will be appeared for your printer.
Page 47 of 52 NOTE: Help me on Printer Status Monitor window will show you the printer troubleshooting guide. Click Help me to show an animation details about the error condition. Or From the Start menu, select Programs Dell Printers Dell 2335dn MFP Printer Status Monitor. Printer Settings Utility By using the Printer Settings Utility window, you can set up fax system data options, and create and edit Phonebook entries from your computer.
Page 48 of 52 To open the Printer Settings Utility: 1. From the Start menu, select Programs Utility. Dell Printers Dell 2335dn MFP Printer Settings The Printer Settings Utility window opens. 2. The Printer Settings Utility window provides several features; Directory (Phonebook, Address Book), Fax Setting, and Setting. For further details, click the button. To use the default settings, click the Printer Default button. To exit, click the Exit button at the bottom of the window.
Page 49 of 52 The Fax Setting Section Click each items underFax Setting to setup the fax configuration. The printer setup contains the printer ID and printer fax number. Your can select Printger Setup, Toll Save, and Default Output Options. . The Setting Section Click the Setting section and select the power save from the drop-down list.
Page 50 of 52 Your can select Power Save and Emulation Type. The Layout Section Click the Layout section and select the orientation from the drop-down list. Your can select Orientation, Duplex, and Duplex Margin. The Paper Option Section Click the Paper Option section and select the basic paper handling specifications from the drop-down list. Your can select Copies, Paper Size, Paper Type, Paper Source, and Tray Linking.
Page 51 of 52 Your can select Configure Network and Print Network Configuration Page. Firmware Update Utility You can machine firmware update using Firmware Update Utility. 1. From the Start menu, select Programs Update Utility. Dell Printers Dell 2335dn MFP Firmware 2. Download the latest firmware. Click http://support.dell.com. 3. If your printer is connected with an USB cable, click USB Connected Printer. Or if your printer is connected with a network cable, click Network Connected Printer. 4.
Page 52 of 52 5. Click Update Firmware. Set IP Address Utility This program is for the network IP setting using the MAC address which is the hardware serial number of the network printer card or interface. Especially, it is for the network administrator to set several network IPs at the same time. NOTE: You can only use Set IP Address Utility when your printer is connected to a network. 1. Connect the network cable to your machine. 2.