Multi Functional Printer User's Guide

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Table Of Contents

Features of your new laser printer
Safety information
Contents
Introduction
- Printer overview
  - Front view
  - Rear view
- Control panel overview
- Understanding the Status LED
- Acknowledging the status of the toner cartridge
- Menu overview
- Supplied software
- Printer driver features
  - Printer driver
  - PostScript driver
Getting started
- Setting up the hardware
- Printing a demo page
- Setting up the network
- System requirements
- Installing the software
- Printer's basic settings
Loading originals and print media
- Loading originals
  - On the scanner glass
  - In the DADF
- Selecting print media
- Changing the size of the paper in the paper tray
- Loading paper
  - Loading paper in the tray 1 or optional tray
  - Loading paper in the multi-purpose tray
- Adjusting the output support
  - For Letter-sized paper
  - For A4- or Legal-sized paper
- Setting the paper size and type
Copying
- Selecting the paper tray
- Copying
- Changing the settings for each copy
- Changing the scan size settings
- Changing the default copy settings
- ID card copying
- Using special copy features
- Printing on both sides of paper
- Setting copy timeout
Scanning
- Scanning basics
- Scanning from the control panel
  - Setting scan information in Dell Scan Manager.
  - Scanning to application programs
- Scanning by a network connection
- Changing the settings for each scan job
- Changing the default scan settings
- printing scan confirmation report automatically
- Setting up address book
- Scan on both sides of paper
Basic printing
- Printing a document
- Canceling a print job
Faxing
- Sending a fax
- Receiving a fax
- Other ways to fax
- Fax setup
Using USB flash memory
- About USB memory
- Plugging in a USB memory device
- Scanning to a USB memory device
  - Scanning
  - Customizing scan to USB
- Printing from a USB memory device
  - To print a document from a USB memory device:
- Backing up data
  - Backing up data
  - Restoring data
- Managing USB memory
Maintenance
- Printing reports
  - Printing a report
- Adjusting the color contrast
- Using toner low alert
- Clearing memory
- Cleaning your printer
- Maintaining the cartridge
- Replacing the toner cartridge
  - Clearing the Toner Empty message
- Replacing the paper transfer belt
- Maintenance parts
  - Checking replaceables
  - Replacing the DADF rubber pad
- Managing your printer from the website
  - To access Embedded Web Service:
- Checking the printer’s serial number
Troubleshooting
- Tips for avoiding paper jams
- Clearing document jams
- Clearing paper jams
- Understanding display messages
- Solving other problems
Ordering supplies and accessories
- Supplies
- Accessories
- How to purchase
Installing accessories
- Precautions to take when installing accessories
- Activating the added accessories in printer properties
- Upgrading a memory module
  - Installing a memory module
- Using the hard disk
Specifications
- General specifications
- Printer specifications
- Scanner specifications
- Copier specifications
- Facsimile specifications
Appendix
- Dell Technical Support Policy
- Contacting Dell
- Warranty and Return Policy
Glossary
Index
Software section
- Software section Contents
- Installing Printer Software in Windows
- Basic Printing
- Advanced Printing
- Using Windows PostScript Driver
  - Printer Settings
    - Advanced
    - Using Help
- Sharing the Printer Locally
  - Setting Up a Host Computer
  - Setting Up a Client Computer
- Scanning
- Using other software
- Using Your Printer in Linux
- Using Your Printer with a Macintosh
- Software section Index
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Getting started | 17

getting started

This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the printer.

This chapter includes:

• Setting up the hardware

• Printing a demo page

• Setting up the network

• System requirements

• Installing the software

• Printer's basic settings

SETTING UP THE HARDWARE

This section shows the steps to set up the hardware which is explained in

the Quick Install Guide. Ensure you read Quick Install Guide and 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 printer close to the

edge of your desk or table.

Printing is suitable for altitudes under 1,000 m (3,281 ft). Refer to the

altitude setting to optimize your printing. See "Altitude adjustment" on

page 20 for more information.

Select a flat, stable surface that is not inclined greater than 2 mm (0.08

inch). Otherwise, printing quality may be affected.

2. Unpack the printer and check all the enclosed items.

3. Remove the tape that is holding the printer tightly.

4. Install the toner cartridge.

5. Load paper (see "Loading paper" on page 27).

6. Ensure that all the cables are connected to the printer.

7. Turn the printer on.

PRINTING A DEMO PAGE

Print a demo page to ensure that the printer is operating correctly.

To print a demo page:

In Ready mode, press and hold the OK button for about 2 seconds.

SETTING UP THE NETWORK

You need to set up the network protocols on the printer to use it as your

network printer. You can set up the basic network settings through the

printer's control panel.

Supported operating environments

The following table shows the network environments supported by the

printer:

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 damage the printer or result in bad print quality.

ITEM REQUIREMENTS

Network interface • Ethernet 10/100 Base-TX

Network operating system • Windows 2000/XP/2003/2008/Vista

• Various Linux OS

• Mac OS X 10.3 ~ 10.5

Network protocols • TCP/IP on Windows

•IPP

•SNMP

• DHCP

•BOOTP

If you want to set up DHCP network protocol, go to http://

developer.apple.com/networking/bonjour/download/, select the

Bonjour program that is appropriate for your computer operating

system and install the program. This program will allow you to set

network parameters automatically. Follow the instructions in the

installation window. This program does not support Linux.