Dell 2350D-DN, 2330D-DN User Manual

Dell™2330d/dn and 2350d/dn Laser Printer User's Guide

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Model 2330d/dn and 2350d/dn

June 2010 SRV HX750 Rev. A03

Finding Information

Finding Information About the Printer

What are you looking for?

Find it here

How to set up my printer

Setting Up Your Printer poster

Safety information for preparing to operate my printer

Regulatory information Warranty information

Product Information Guide

Supported paper type and sizes How to select and store print media How to load printable media into my printer How to configure printer settings How to set up and use printer software How to care for and maintain my printer How to troubleshoot and solve problems

User's Guide

Software and Drivers-Certified drivers for your printer and installers for Dell™ printer software

Readme files-Last minute technical changes, or advanced technical reference material for experienced users or technicians

Software and Documentation CD

NOTE: If you purchased your Dell computer and printer

at the same time, documentation and drivers for your printer are already installed on your computer.

Express Service Code and Number

What are you looking for?

Find it here

How to identify your printer when you use

support.dell.com or contact support

How to find the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support

These labels are located on your printer.

The illustration below shows the location of the label on the printer.

For more information about their location, see

Understanding Printer Parts.

Solutions-Troubleshooting hints and tips, frequently asked questions, documentation, driver downloads, and product upgrades

Upgrades-Upgrade information for components such as memory, network cards, and optional equipment

Customer Care-Contact information, service call and order status, warranty, and repair information

Dell Support Website-support.dell.com

NOTE: Select your region or business segment to view

the appropriate support site.

Supplies for my printer Accessories for my printer Replacement toner and parts for my printer

Dell Printer Supplies Website-www.dell.com/supplies You can purchase printer supplies online, by phone, or

in select retail stores.

About Your Printer

Understanding Printer Parts Understanding the Operator Panel Choosing the Right Cable

Understanding Printer Parts

Part

Description

Front exit

Slot from where the paper exits the printer.

Output bin extender

Support for the paper as it exits the printer.

Multipurpose feeder cover

Door to gain access to the multipurpose feeder.

Standard tray (Tray 1)

Standard paper tray that can hold 250 sheets of paper.

Optional 550-sheet drawer (Tray 2)

Tray that can be purchased separately to increase the amount of blank paper that your printer can hold.

Memory access door

Door to access the printer memory.

Door release button

Button to open the front cover of the printer.

Operator panel

Panel on the printer to control print jobs.

Multipurpose feeder

Tray to manually load various paper types such as envelopes.

Multipurpose feeder tray

Support for the paper as it is loaded into the multipurpose feeder.

Extension tray

Additional support for print media other than paper, such as envelopes, to prevent bending or wrinkling.

Width guides

Guides for the print media loaded into the multipurpose feeder.

Width guide tab

Slide the tab to adjust the width guides.

Part

Description

Express service code

A series of numbers that 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.

NOTE: The Express Service Code is not available in all countries.

Supplies reorder label

Information on where you can order toner cartridges or paper: visit

www.dell.com/supplies.

Part

Description

USB port

Slot into which you plug the USB cable (sold separately). The other end of the USB cable plugs into your computer. Locally attaches printer to the computer.

Network port (for network printers only)

Slot into which you plug the Ethernet cable (sold separately). The other end of the Ethernet cable plugs into the network port. Attaches printer to the network.

Parallel port

Slot into which you plug the parallel cable (sold separately). The other end of the parallel cable plugs into your computer. Locally attaches printer to the computer.

Power cord connector

Connects the printer to the power outlet using the supplied country-specific power cord.

Power switch

Switch to turn the printer on or off.

Locking device

Security lock that provides physical security to your printer.

Rear exit

Door allows print jobs to exit the printer flat, such as those printed on transparencies or cardstock.

Understanding the Operator Panel

The operator panel contains:

Power indicator light

Two-line LCD display

Six buttons

Use the

Icon

Display

View the number of copies to be printed as well as error codes.

Left arrow button

Scroll through menus, submenus, or settings on the display. Move to the previous or next option. Each press moves one item in the list

or to a different setting for a menu item.

Back button

Return to the previous screen.

Menu button

Open the menu. Pressing the menu button while in the menus will return the user to the top level menu screen.

NOTE:

The menus are available only when the printer is in the Ready state.

Stop/Cancel button

Cancel a print job in progress. Exit a menu or submenu, and return to the default screen.

Right arrow button

Scroll through menus, submenus, or settings on the display. Move to the previous or next option. Each press moves one item in the list

or to a different setting for a menu item.

Select button

Select a menu or submenu item that appears on the display. Submit a chosen value or setting for the printer.

Indicator light

Indicate the printer status:

Solid Green-The printer is idle or at Ready prompt. Flashing Green-The printer is warming up, processing data, or

printing. Solid Amber-Operator intervention needed.

Choosing the Right Cable

Your printer interconnection cable must meet the following requirements:

Connection

Cable certification

USB

USB 2.0

Parallel

IEEE-1284

10/100/1000 Ethernet

CAT-5E

Operator Panel Menus

Menu List Paper Menu Reports Network/Ports Settings

Menu List

Admin Menu

Paper Menu

Reports

Network/Ports

Settings

From the menu list, use the Arrow buttons to scroll the main menu.1.

Press the Select button .2.

Press the Right Arrow button until the heading you want appears on the display, and then press the Select button .

Use the Arrow buttons to scroll through the available menu items.4.

When the setting you want appears on the display, press the Select button to save the setting.5.

Paper Menu

Main Menu

Mode Main Menu

Paper Menu

Default Source

Tray <x>* MP Feeder Manual Paper Manual Env

Configure MP

Cassette* Manual

NOTE: The Cassette setting configures the

multipurpose feeder as an automatic paper source.

Custom Types

Custom Type <x> (where x represents 1–6) Recycled

Size/Type

Tray <x>

MP Feeder

Manual Paper

Manual Envelope

*Factory default setting

Main Menu

Mode Main Menu

Paper Texture

Plain* Texture Card Stock Texture Transparency Texture Recycled Texture Labels Texture Bond Texture Envelope Texture Rough Envelope Texture Letterhead Texture Preprinted Texture Colored Texture Light Texture Heavy Texture Rough/Cotton Texture Custom Type <x> Texture (where x represents

1–6)

*Factory default setting

Main Menu

Mode Main Menu

Paper Weight

Plain* Weight Card Stock Weight Transparency Weight Recycled Weight Labels Weight Bond Weight Envelope Weight Letterhead Weight Preprinted Weight Colored Weight Light Weight Heavy Weight Rough/Cotton Weight Custom Type <x> Weight (where x represents

1–6)

*Factory default setting

Main Menu

Mode Main Menu

Paper Loading

Recycled Loading Bond Loading Letterhead Loading Preprinted Loading Colored Loading Light Loading Heavy Loading Custom Type <x> Loading (where x represents

1–6)

*Factory default setting

Main Menu

Mode Main Menu

Universal Setup

Units of Measure

Portrait Width

Portrait Height

Feed Direction

*Factory default setting

From the menu list, use the Arrow buttons to scroll to the Paper menu.1.

Press the Select button .2.

Press the Right Arrow button until the heading you want appears on the display, and then press the Select button .

Use the Arrow buttons to scroll through the available menu items.4.

When the setting you want appears on the display, press the Select button to save the setting.5.

Paper Mode Main Menu

From this menu:

You can:

Default Source

Set a default paper source for all print jobs.

Tray <x>* MP Feeder Manual Paper Manual Env

NOTE: The items on

the default source vary depending on the device type and the attachments and/or supplies installed on it. Size and Type settings are configured for each of the listed Default Source options under Tray Configuration.

Configure MP

Determine when the printer selects paper from the multipurpose feeder and the mode of operation of the multipurpose feeder.

Cassette*-Treats the multipurpose feeder like any other tray. If a print job requests a size or type that is loaded only in the multipurpose feeder, then the printer pulls print media from the multipurpose feeder for the job.

Manual-Treats the multipurpose feeder like a manual feed tray. Load Manual appears when a single sheet of print media needs to be inserted into the

*Factory default setting

From this menu:

You can:

the multipurpose feeder.

NOTE: The Cassette

setting configures the multipurpose feeder as an automatic paper source.

Custom Types

Specify the type of print media associated with each Custom Type available in the Paper Type menu.

Custom Type <x> (where x represents 1–6)

Recycled

*Factory default setting

Size/Type

From this menu:

You can:

Tray <x> Size

Identify the default size for each source.

A4* (non-US) A5 A6 JIS B5 Letter* (US) Legal Executive Folio Statement Universal

NOTE: For more information, see Universal Setup .

Tray <x> Type

Identify the type of print media loaded in each source.

Plain* Paper Transparency Labels Bond Letterhead Preprinted Colored Paper Light Paper

*Factory default setting

From this menu:

You can:

Heavy Paper Rough/Cotton Recycled Custom Type <x> (where x represents 1–6)

MP Feeder Size

Identify the size of print media loaded in the multipurpose feeder.

A4* (non-US) A5 A6 JIS B5 Letter* (US) Legal Executive Folio Statement Universal

NOTE: For more information, see Universal Setup .

7 3/4 Envelope 9 Envelope 10 Envelope B5 Envelope C5 Envelope DL Envelope Other Envelope

MP Feeder Type

Identify the type of print media loaded in the multipurpose feeder.

Plain Paper Card Stock Transparency Recycled Labels Bond Letterhead Preprinted Colored Paper Envelope Rough Envelope Light Paper Heavy Paper Rough/Cotton Custom Type <x> (where x represents 1–6)

NOTE: Custom Type 6 is the default paper type.

Manual Paper Size

Identify the size of print media loaded manually in the multipurpose feeder.

*Factory default setting

From this menu:

You can:

A4* (non-US) A5 A6 JIS B5 Letter* (US) Legal Executive Folio Statement Universal

NOTE: For more information, see Universal Setup .

Manual Paper Type

Identify the type of print media loaded manually in the multipurpose feeder.

Plain* Paper Card Stock Transparency Recycled Labels Bond Letterhead Preprinted Colored Paper Light Paper Heavy Paper Rough/Cotton Custom Type <x> (where x represents 1–6)

Duplex Size

Identify the size of print media loaded for integrated duplex printing.

A4* Letter Legal Oficio Folio Universal

Duplex Type

Identify the type of print media loaded for integrated duplex printing.

Plain* Recycled Bond Letterhead Preprinted Colored Paper Light Paper Heavy Paper

*Factory default setting

From this menu:

You can:

Rough/Cotton Custom Type <x> (where x represents 1–6)

Manual Envelope Size

Identify the envelope size being manually loaded.

7 3/4 Envelope 9 Envelope 10 Envelope* (US) B5 Envelope C5 Envelope DL Envelope* (non-US) Other Envelope

Manual Envelope Type

Identify the envelope type being manually loaded.

Envelope* Rough Envelope Custom Type <x> (where x represents 1–6)

*Factory default setting

Paper Texture

From this menu:

You can:

Plain Card Stock Transparency Recycled Labels Bond Envelope Rough

Envelope Letterhead Preprinted Colored Light Heavy Rough/Cotton Custom <x>

(where x represents 1–6)

Specify the relative texture of the print media loaded in a specific tray.

Normal* Rough Smooth

*Factory default setting

Paper Weight

From this menu:

You can:

Plain* Card Stock Transparency Recycled Labels Bond Envelope Rough

Envelope Letterhead Preprinted Colored Light Heavy Rough/Cotton Custom <x>

(where x represents 1–6)

Identify the relative weight of the print media loaded in a specific tray and ensure that the toner adheres properly to the printed page.

Light Heavy Normal*

*Factory default setting

Paper Loading

From this menu:

You can:

Recycled Bond Letterhead Preprinted Colored

Paper Light

Paper Heavy

Paper Custom

Type <x> (where x represents 1–6)

Determine whether 2-sided printing occurs for all jobs specifying a print media type.

Duplex Off*

*Factory default setting

Universal Setup

From this menu:

You can:

Units of Measure

Specify the height, width, and feed direction of the Universal Paper Size.

Inches* (US) Millimeters* (non-US)

Portrait Width

Set the portrait width of the universal media.

3–14.17 inches 76–1219 mm

NOTE: If the width exceeds the maximum, then the printer uses the

maximum width allowed.

NOTE: 8.5 inches is the US factory default setting. Inches can be

increased in 0.01-inch increments.

NOTE: 216 mm is the international factory default setting. Millimeters

can be increased in 1-mm increments.

Portrait Height

Set the portrait height of the universal media.

3–14.17 inches 76–1219 mm

*Factory default setting

From this menu:

You can:

NOTE: If the height exceeds the maximum, then the printer uses the

maximum height allowed.

NOTE: 14 inches is the US factory default setting. Inches can be

increased in 0.01-inch increments.

NOTE: 356 mm is the international factory default setting. Millimeters

can be increased in 1-mm increments.

Feed Direction

Specify the feed direction of the Universal Paper Size.

Short Edge* Long Edge

NOTE: Feed Direction appears only if the longest edge of the media is shorter

than the Maximum Physical Width of the printer.

*Factory default setting

Reports

Mode

Mode Main Menu

Reports

Menu Settings Page

Device Statistics

Network Setup Page

Profiles List

Print Fonts

Print Directory

Asset Report

From the menu list, use the Arrow buttons to scroll the Reports menu.1.

Press the Select button .2.

Press the Right Arrow button until the heading you want appears on the display, and then press the Select button .

Use the Arrow buttons to scroll through the available menu items.4.

When the setting you want appears on the display, press the Select button to save the setting.5.

From this menu:

You can:

Menu Settings Page

Display information relating to:

Current settings for each of the menu items for all menus Cartridge information List of installed options and features

Device Statistics

View information relating to:

Job Information Supply Information Printer USB Direct

NOTE: The details presented on this page vary for every device type.

Network Setup Page

List important print server information (e.g., hardware addresses, firmware revision level, protocol settings, etc.).

The page displays specific details about the devices:

Standard Network Card Integrated Network Option Settings TCP/IP IPv6

NOTE: The Compi: field that appears on this screen always displays in

English, regardless of the value of the device's Display.

Profiles List

View profiles stored in the printer.

Print Fonts

Print a sample of all the fonts available for the printer language currently set in the printer.

PCL Fonts PostScript Fonts

Print Directory

View a list of resources that are stored in the user area of the flash and disk options.

NOTE: The Print Directory Page appears only when a non-defective flash

option or a non-defective disk option is installed and formatted.

Asset Report

Manage the printer's asset information (e.g., serial number, model name, etc.).

Network/Ports

Mode

Mode Main Menu

Network/Port

Active NIC

Network Menu

USB Menu

Parallel Menu

Active NIC Mode

Main Menu

Mode Main Menu

Active NIC Auto*

Standard Network

* Factory default setting

Network Mode

Main Menu

Mode Main Menu

Network

PCL SmartSwitch

PS SmartSwitch

NPA Mode

Network Buffer

MAC Binary PS

Network Setup

Each Network sub-menu appears only if the device has a standard network card or if additional network cards have been installed.

Use the Network menu to change printer settings on jobs sent through a network port (either Standard Network or Network Opt <x>).

From the menu list, use the Arrow buttons to scroll to the Network menu.1.

Press the Select button .2.

Press the Right Arrow button until the heading you want appears on the display, and then press the Select button .

Use the Arrow buttons to scroll through the available menu items.4.

When the setting you want appears on the display, press the Select button to save the setting.5.

Network Mode Main Menu

From this menu:

You can:

PCL SmartSwitch

Set the printer to automatically switch to PCL emulation when a print job requires it, regardless of the default printer language.

On* Off

PS SmartSwitch

Set the printer to automatically switch to PostScript emulation when a print job requires it, regardless of the default printer language.

On* Off

NPA Mode

Send print jobs to the printer, and query printer status information simultaneously.

Off Auto*

Network Buffer

Assign a size to the network input buffer.

Auto* Disabled 3K to <maximum size allowed> (in 1K increments).

MAC Binary PS

Configure the printer to process Macintosh binary PostScript emulation print jobs.

Off On Auto*

Standard Network Setup

Define basic printer network settings.

Reports Network Card TCP/IP IPv6

* Factory default setting

USB Mode

Mode

Mode Main Menu

USB

PCL SmartSwitch

PS SmartSwitch

NPA Mode

Mode

Mode Main Menu

USB Buffer

MAC Binary PS

USB With ENA

NOTE: Applicable only to Dell

3300 Wireless Print Adapter (sold separately).

Use the USB menu to change printer settings on jobs sent through a USB port.

From the menu list, use the Arrow buttons to scroll to the USB menu.1.

Press the Select button .2.

Press the Right Arrow button until the heading you want appears on the display, and then press the Select button .

Use the Arrow buttons to scroll through the available menu items.4.

When the setting you want appears on the display, press the Select button to save the setting.5.

USB Mode Main Menu

From this menu:

You can:

PCL SmartSwitch

Set the printer to automatically switch to PCL emulation when a print job requires it, regardless of the default printer language.

On* Off

PS SmartSwitch

Set the printer to automatically switch to PostScript emulation when a print job requires it, regardless of the default printer language.

On* Off

* Factory default setting

From this menu:

You can:

NPA Mode

Send print jobs to the printer, and query printer status information at the same time.

Off Auto*

USB Buffer

Assign a size to the USB input buffer.

Auto* Disabled 3K to <maximum size allowed> (in 1K increments).

MAC Binary PS

Configure the printer to process Macintosh binary PostScript emulation print jobs.

Off On Auto*

USB With ENA

ENA Address-Set the USB port ENA address ENA Netmask-Set the USB port ENA Netmask ENA Gateway-Set the USB port ENA Gateway

NOTE: 4-field IP address (0.0.0.0*) NOTE: The settings are shown when an ENA is attached. NOTE: This is applicable only to Dell 3300 Wireless Print Adapter

(Sold separately).

* Factory default setting

Parallel Mode

Mode

Mode Main Menu

Parallel

PCL SmartSwitch

PS SmartSwitch

NPA Mode

Parallel Buffer

Advanced Status

Protocol

Honor Init

Parallel Mode 2

MAC Binary PS

Parallel With ENA

Use the Parallel menu to change printer settings on jobs sent through a parallel port.

From the menu list, use the Arrow buttons to scroll the Parallel menu.1.

Press the Select button .2.

Press the Right Arrow button until the heading you want appears on the display, and then press the Select button .

Use the Arrow buttons to scroll through the available menu items.4.

When the setting you want appears on the display, press the Select button to save the setting.5.

Parallel Mode Main Menu

From this menu:

You can:

PCL SmartSwitch

Set the printer to automatically switch to PCL emulation when a print job requires it, regardless of the default printer language.

On* Off

PS SmartSwitch

Set the printer to automatically switch to PS emulation when a print job requires it, regardless of the default printer language.

On* Off

NPA Mode

Send print jobs to the printer, and query printer status information at the same time.

Off Auto*

Parallel Buffer

Assign a size to the parallel input buffer.

Auto* Disabled 3K to <maximum size allowed> (in 1K increments).

Advanced Status

Enable bidirectional communication through the parallel port.

On* Off

Protocol

Specify the parallel interface protocol. Receive information at a much higher transmission rate if the printer is set

* Factory default setting

From this menu:

You can:

Receive information at a much higher transmission rate if the printer is set to Fastbytes (if computer supports Fastbytes), or receive information at a normal transmission rate if the printer is set to Standard.

Standard Fastbytes*

Honor Init

Determine whether the printer honors hardware initialization requests from the computer. The computer requests initialization by activating the INIT signal on the parallel interface.

Many personal computers activate the INIT signal each time the computer is turned on and off.

On Off*

Parallel Mode 2

Determine whether the parallel port data is sampled on the leading (on) or trailing (off) edge of the strobe.

Off On*

NOTE: This menu appears only if supported by the parallel port.

MAC Binary PS

Configure the printer to process Macintosh binary PostScript emulation print jobs.

Off On Auto*

Parallel With ENA

ENA Address

ENA Netmask

ENA Gateway

Configure the parallel port ENA address, Netmask, and Gateway settings. 4 field IP address (0.0.0.0*)

NOTE: These settings are shown only when ENA is attached through the

parallel port.

* Factory default setting

Settings

Mode

Mode Main Menu

Settings

General Settings

Setup Menu

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About Your Printer

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Choosing the Right Cable

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Menu List

Paper Menu

Reports

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