User ManualTable of ContentsFeatures of your new laser printer2Safety information5Contents7Introduction12Printer overview12Front view12Rear view12Control panel overview13Understanding the Status LED14Acknowledging the status of the toner cartridge14Menu overview15Supplied software16Printer driver features16Printer driver16PostScript driver16Getting started17Setting up the hardware17Printing a demo page17Setting up the network17Supported operating environments17Configuring network protocol via the printer18Using the SetIP program18System requirements18Microsoft® Windows®18Macintosh18Linux19Installing the software19Printer's basic settings20Altitude adjustment20Changing the display language20Setting the date and time20Changing the clock mode20Changing the default mode20Setting sounds21Entering characters using the number keypad21Using the save modes21Setting print job timeout22Auto continue22Changing the font setting22Loading originals and print media23Loading originals23On the scanner glass23In the DADF23Selecting print media24Specifications on print media25Media sizes supported in each mode26Guidelines for special print media26Changing the size of the paper in the paper tray27Loading paper27Loading paper in the tray 1 or optional tray27Loading paper in the multi-purpose tray28Adjusting the output support29For Letter-sized paper29For A4- or Legal-sized paper29Setting the paper size and type30Copying31Selecting the paper tray31Copying31Changing the settings for each copy31Darkness31Original type31Reduced or enlarged copy31Changing the scan size settings32Changing the default copy settings32ID card copying32Using special copy features32Collation322-up or 4-up copying32Poster copying33Clone copying33Adjusting background images33Book copying33Margin shift34Edge erase34Gray enhance copying34Printing on both sides of paper34Setting copy timeout35Scanning36Scanning basics36Scanning from the control panel36Setting scan information in Dell Scan Manager.36Scanning to application programs36Scanning by a network connection37Preparing for network scanning37Scanning to Email38Scanning to an FTP server39Scanning to an SMB server39Changing the settings for each scan job39Changing the default scan settings39printing scan confirmation report automatically39Setting up address book39Registering speed email numbers39Configuring group email numbers40Retrieving global email addresses from the LDAP server40Using address book entries40Searching address book for an entry40Printing address book40Scan on both sides of paper41Basic printing42Printing a document42Canceling a print job42Faxing43Sending a fax43Setting the fax header43Adjusting the document settings43Sending a fax automatically44Sending a fax manually44Confirming a transmission44Automatic redialing44Redialing the last number44Sending faxes on both sides of paper44Receiving a fax44Selecting the paper tray44Changing receiving modes44Receiving automatically in Fax mode45Receiving manually in Tel mode45Receiving manually using an extension telephone45Receiving automatically in Ans/Fax mode45Receiving faxes using DRPD mode45Receiving in secure receiving mode46Activating secure receiving mode46Receiving faxes in memory46Other ways to fax46Sending a fax to multiple destinations46Sending a delayed fax46Sending a priority fax47Forwarding faxes47Fax setup48Changing the fax setup options48Changing the default document settings49Printing sent fax report automatically49Setting up address book49Using USB flash memory52About USB memory52Plugging in a USB memory device52Scanning to a USB memory device52Scanning52Customizing scan to USB53Printing from a USB memory device53To print a document from a USB memory device:53Backing up data53Backing up data53Restoring data53Managing USB memory54Deleting an image file54Formatting a USB memory device54Viewing the USB memory status54Maintenance55Printing reports55Printing a report55Adjusting the color contrast55Using toner low alert56Clearing memory56Cleaning your printer56Cleaning the outside56Cleaning the inside56Cleaning the scan unit58Maintaining the cartridge58Toner cartridge storage58Expected cartridge life58Redistributing toner58Replacing the toner cartridge59Clearing the Toner Empty message60Replacing the paper transfer belt61Maintenance parts62Checking replaceables62Replacing the DADF rubber pad62Managing your printer from the website62To access Embedded Web Service:62Checking the printer’s serial number62Troubleshooting63Tips for avoiding paper jams63Clearing document jams63Input misfeed63Exit misfeed64Roller misfeed64Clearing paper jams64In the paper feed area65In the multi-purpose tray66In the fuser unit area67In the paper exit area68In the optional tray69Understanding display messages70Solving other problems73Paper feeding73Printing problems74Printing quality problems75Copying problems77Scanning problems78Dell Scan Manager problems78Fax problems78Common PostScript problems79Common Windows problems79Common Linux problems80Common Macintosh problems82Ordering supplies and accessories83Supplies83Accessories83How to purchase83Installing accessories84Precautions to take when installing accessories84Activating the added accessories in printer properties84Upgrading a memory module84Installing a memory module84Using the hard disk85Installing the hard disk85Printing with the optional hard disk86File policy87Deleting residual image data87Specifications88General specifications88Printer specifications89Scanner specifications89Copier specifications89Facsimile specifications90Appendix91Dell Technical Support Policy91Contacting Dell91Warranty and Return Policy91Glossary92Index96Software section99Software section Contents100Installing Printer Software in Windows103Installing Printer Software103Installing Software for Local Printing103Installing Software for Network Printing105Reinstalling Printer Software108Removing Printer Software108Basic Printing109Printing a Document109Printing to a file (PRN)109Printer Settings110Layout Tab110Paper Tab111Graphics Tab112Other Options Tab113About Tab113Printer Tab113Using a Favorite Setting114Using Help114Advanced Printing115Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing)115Printing Posters116Printing Booklets116Printing on Both Sides of Paper117Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document117Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size117Using Watermarks118Using an Existing Watermark118Creating a Watermark118Editing a Watermark118Deleting a Watermark118Using Overlays119What is an Overlay?119Creating a New Page Overlay119Using a Page Overlay119Deleting a Page Overlay119Using Windows PostScript Driver120Printer Settings21Advanced120Using Help120Sharing the Printer Locally121Setting Up a Host Computer121Setting Up a Client Computer121Scanning122Smarthru Office122Starting SmarThru Office122Quick Start Guide122Using SmarThru Office122Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled Software124Scanning Using the WIA Driver124Windows XP124Windows Vista124Using other software125Using the Dell™ Toner Management System125Printer Status Monitor125Printer Settings Utility125Dell Toner Re-order application126Fireware Update Utility126Using Your Printer in Linux127Getting Started127Installing the Unified Linux Driver127Installing the Unified Linux Driver127Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver128Using the Unified Driver Configurator129Opening the Unified Driver Configurator129Printers Configuration130Scanners Configuration130Ports Configuration131Configuring Printer Properties131Printing a Document132Printing from Applications132Printing Files132Scanning a Document133Using the Image Manager134Using Your Printer with a Macintosh135Installing Software135Uninstalling software135Setting Up the Printer136For a Network-connected Macintosh136For a USB-connected136Printing137Printing a Document137Changing Printer Settings137Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper138Scanning139Scanning with USB139Software section Index140A140B140C140D140F140G140H140I140L140M140N140O140P140S140T141U141W141Size: 13.3 MBPages: 141Language: EnglishOpen manual
