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CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your
system and working environment from potential damage.
•Your product uses a laser.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
•Your product uses a printing process that heats the print media, and heat can cause
certain media to release emissions. You must understand the section in your operating
instructions that discusses the guidelines for selecting appropriate print media to avoid
the possibility of harmful emissions.
CAUTION: If your product is not marked with this symbol , it must be connected to an electrical
outlet that is properly grounded.
•The power cable must be connected to an electrical outlet that is near the product and
easily accessible.
•Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the operating instructions, to a
professional service person.
•This product is designed to meet safety standards with the use of specific Dell-authorized
components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Dell disclaims
liability associated with use of non-Dell-authorized components.
CAUTION: To move the printer safety, remove the optional 250-sheet tray module and 500-sheet tray
module before moving your product. To lift the printer safely, remove the drum cartridge and lift it with
two people.
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Section 1
Loading Paper
Loading the Multipurpose Feeder
Loading the Optional Tray
Loading Envelopes
1
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Loading the Multipurpose Feeder
In addition to plain paper, the multipurpose feeder can use various other sizes and types of print
media such as envelopes and transparencies.
1.
Gently pull open the multipurpose feeder cover.
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2.
Slide the width guides to the edge of the tray. The width guides should be fully extended.
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3.
Insert the print media into the feeder with the recommended print side face up.
NOTE: Do not force the print media.
4.
Slide the width guides until they rest lightly against the edge of the print media stack.
NOTE: Be careful not to bend the print media.
5.
Make sure the size and type settings for the multipurpose feeder are set to the correct value
for the print media you have loaded.
Select print media source, size, and type in your software program and select the print media
size and type on the printer operator panel.
For tips on recommended print media, solving printing problems, and clearing jams, see the
Guide
.
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User’s
Loading the Optional Tray
Load the print media used for the majority of your print jobs in the optional 250/500-sheet tray
Module.
1.
Remove the tray.
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2.
Slide the width guides to the edge of the tray. The width guides should be fully extended.
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3.
Squeeze the length guide and slide it to the front edge of the tray.
4.
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.
5.
Place the print media into the tray with the recommended print side face up.
NOTE: Do not exceed the maximum fill line in the tray. Overfilling the tray may cause paper jams.
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6.
Slide the width guides and length guide until they rest lightly against the edge of the print
media stack.
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7.
Insert the tray.
8.
If you load any print media into the tray, configure the
Paper Type
and
Paper Size
settings for that tray.
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Loading Envelopes
To load envelopes that are under 8.66 inches (220 mm) in width in the multipurpose feeder, insert
the envelopes with the flaps open and toward the front of the printer, with the recommended print
side face up. To load envelopes that are over 8.66 inches (220 mm) in width in the multipurpose
feeder, insert the envelopes with the flaps closed and the short-edge of the envelopes facing into
the printer, with the recommended print side face up. You can load envelopes up to the maximum
fill line in the tray at one time.
NOTE: Make sure set the envelope flaps are completely unfolded.
NOTICE: Never use envelopes with windows, coated linings, or self-stick adhesives. These lead to
paper jams and damage to the printer.
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Section 2
Setting Up for Local Printing
Installing Printer Drivers
2
Setting Up for Local Printing
A local printer is a printer attached to your computer or a print server using a USB or parallel cable.
If your printer is attached to a network and not your computer, see "Setting Up for Network
Printing" on page 23.
Installing Printer Drivers
Connecting the Printer to the Computer Before Inserting the Drivers and Utilities CD
Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP, and Server 2003
1.
Connect your printer to your computer.
2.
When the
3.
Insert the
Found New Hardware Wizard
Drivers and Utilities
CD into your computer.
appears, click
Cancel
.
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4.
Click
5.
Click
6.
Click
7.
When the
8.
Select either the
If you select
9.
When the
click
10.
Click
Personal Installation
Install
. The
Found New Hardware Wizard
Next
. The wizard automatically finds and installs the corresponding printer driver.
Complete the Found New Hardware Wizard
Typical Installation
Custom Installation
Congratulations!
Printer Test Page
Cancel
.
.
appears.
screen appears, click
or
Custom Installation
checkbox, and then click
, you can select the specific software you want to install.
screen appears, in Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Server 2003,
. Click
Finish
.
Finish
.
Next
.
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Windows 95 and NT 4.0
1.
Connect your printer to your computer.
2.
3.
4.
Insert the
Click
On the
Drivers and Utilities
Personal Installation
Add Printer
screen, select the port name from the
set the printer's options under
5.
Select either the
If you select
6.
When the
7.
Click
Cancel
Typical Installation
Custom Installation
Congratulations!
.
CD into your computer.
.
Printer Configuration
or
Custom Installation
. Click
Port Name
Next
checkbox, and then click
combo box, and then
.
, you can select the specific software you want to install.
screen appears, click
Finish
.
Next
.
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Section 3
Setting Up for Network Printing
Network Set-Up
3
Setting Up for Network Printing
Network Set-Up
NOTE: For additional network set-up configurations, refer to your User’s Guide.
Print and Check the Printer Settings Page
1.
Print the Printer Settings page.
a.
When
Ready to Print
b.
Press until
c.
Press until
d.
Printer Settings
Configure
Reports
The Printer Settings page is printed.
2.
Under the TCP/IP heading, verify the IP address.
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If the IP address is
0.0.0.0
and then print the Printer Settings page again.
Run the Installation Software
1.
Insert the
2.
The
If the CD does not automatically launch, click
the drive letter of your CD), and then click
Drivers and Utilities
Drivers and Utilities
appears in the LCD, press
Menu
.
appears, and then press or.
appears, and then press or .
is displayed. Press.
, wait for a few minutes to resolve the IP address automatically,
CD into your computer.
CD should launch the installation software automatically.
Start → Run
OK
.
, type
D:\CDFE.exe
(where D is
3.
When the
Drivers and Utilities
printer for use on a network
Windows 2003 Server, go to step 4. For all other operating systems, go to step 5.
4.
For local installation, select
click
Next
.
For remote installation:
a.
Select
Remote Installation - Install printer on one or more remote computers
click
Next
.
b.
Enter your Administrator user name, password, and clients or servers and then click
c.
Click
Next
.
5.
Select the network printer you would like to install. If you do not see your printer listed, click
Update
to refresh the list or click
the IP address and port name at this point. Click
6.
Select your printer from the list. If you would like to change the printer name listed, enter a
new name in the Printer Name field.
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CD screen appears, click
Network Installation - Install the
. If using Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, or
Local Installation - Install printer on this computer
, and then
, and then
Add Printer
to add a printer to the network. You may update
Next
.
Add
.
7.
If you want other users on the network to access this printer, select
other computers on the network
8.
If you want to set a printer as the default, select the printer and then click the
as default
9.
If you want to restrict color printing, select the appropriate
check box.
, and then enter a share name that users will easily identify.
Color Track
Share this printer with
Set this printer
option. Enter the
password.
10.
Click
Next
.
11.
Select the software and documentation you want to install. You can specify the destination
folder to install the Dell software and documentation. To change the destination folder, click
Browse
....
12.
Click
Next
.
13.
When the
and then click
Use the
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
Congratulations!
Finish
.
screen appears, select whether or not to restart your computer,
to monitor the status of your network printer
without leaving your desk. You can view and/or change the printer configuration settings, monitor
toner level, and when it is time to order replacement toner cartridges, just click the Dell supplies
link right from your Web browser.
NOTE: The Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool is not available when the printer is locally attached to a
computer or a print server.
To launch the
Web browser, and the printer configuration appears on the screen. Refer to your
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
, type the network printer IP address in your
User’s Guide
for
more information.
You can set up the
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
to send you an email when the printer
needs supplies or intervention.
To set up email alerts:
1.
Launch the
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
.
2.
Click
3.
E-Mail Alert
Under
Setup E-Mail Lists and Alerts
link.
, enter the
Primary SMTP Gateway
, the
and enter your email address or the key operator’s email address in the email list box.
4.
Click
Apply New Settings
.
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,
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