Dell 3010cn User Manual
Understanding Printer Menus
When your printer is configured as a network printer available to a number of users, the access to the Configure menus can be limited. This prevents other
users from using the operator panel to inadvertently change a printer user default that has been set by the administrator. In this case, you can access the
Stored Print, Tray Settings, and Replace Toner menus only.
However, you can use your printer driver to override printer user defaults and select settings for individual print jobs.
Using the Printer Menus
Setting of Panel Lock
Using the Printer Menus
Stored Print
This menu provides applicable printing services such as Secure Print and Proof Print.
Secure Print
Purpose:
To print confidential jobs. The printer can hold the job in memory until you arrive at the printer and type the password on the operator panel. This requires 320
MB or more of RAM to be enabled. In addition, set the RAM Disk setting to On.
Values:
Proof Print
Purpose:
To print only one copy and check the print result before printing all of the copies. This prevents a large number of misprinted copies from being printed at one
time. This requires 320 MB or more of RAM to be enabled. In addition, set the RAM Disk setting to On.
Values:
Tray Settings
Del after Print
Prints the job, and then deletes it from printer memory.
Save after Print
Prints the job, and then saves it in printer memory.
Delete
Deletes the job from printer memory.
Del after Print
Prints the job, and then deletes it from printer memory.
Save afterPrint
Prints the job, and then saves it in printer memory.
Delete
Deletes the job from printer memory.
Use the Tray Settings menu to define the print media loaded in each tray.
Paper Type
Purpose:
To specify the type of paper loaded in each tray.
Values:
*1 Only displayed when an optional 250-sheet tray module or 500-sheet tray module is installed on the printer.
Paper Size
Purpose:
To specify the paper size for each tray.
Values:
NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings.
Tray 1
*1
Plain 1
Plain 2
Tray 2
*1
Plain 1
Plain 2
MPF
Plain 1
Plain 2
Transparency
Covers 1
Covers 2
Label
Coated 1
Coated 2
Envelope
Plain 1 S2
Plain 2 S2
Covers 1 S2
Covers 2 S2
Coated 1 S2
Coated 2 S2
Tray 1
*4
Letter
*1
B5
A5
A4
*1
Executive
Legal
*3
*1 Denotes country-specific factory default values.
*2 Available for the optional 250-sheet tray module only.
*3 Available for the optional 250-sheet tray module (Legal Cassette) only.
*4 Only displayed when an optional 250-sheet tray module or 500-sheet tray module is installed on the printer.
Use this menu item to:
l Optimize print quality for the specified paper.
l Select paper source through your software program by selecting type and size.
l Automatically link trays. The printer automatically links any trays containing the same type and size of paper, if you have set the Paper Type and Paper
Size to the correct values.
Replace Toner
Use the Replace Toner menu to select the color of the toner cartridge that you need to replace.
Values:
Configure
Use the Configure menu to configure a variety of printer features.
Basic Settings
8.5 x 13"
*3
Tray 2
*4
Letter
*1
B5
*2
A5
*2
A4
*1
Executive
*2
Legal
*2, 3
8.5 x 13"
*2, 3
MPF
Letter
B5
A5
A4
Executive
Legal
8.5 x 13"
Envelope #10
Monarch
DL
C5
Free Size
*
Monarch LEF
DL LEF
Cyan Toner(C)
Magenta Toner(M)
Yellow Toner(Y)
Black Toner(K)
Use the Basic Settings menu to configure the basic printer settings.
Power Saver Time
Purpose:
To specify the amount of time the printer waits after a job is printed before it goes into the power saver mode.
Values:
Enter 1 to put the printer in power saver mode one minute after it finishes a print job. This uses much less energy, but requires more warm-up time for the
printer. Enter 1 if your printer shares an electrical circuit with room lighting and you notice lights flickering.
Select a high value if your printer is in constant use. Under most circumstances, this keeps the printer ready to print with minimum warm-up time. Select a
value between 1 and 60 minutes for power save mode if you want a balance between energy consumption and a shorter warm-up period.
The printer automatically returns to the print mode from the power saver mode when it receives data from the computer. You can also return the printer to the
print mode by pressing any button on the operator panel.
Error Alarm
Purpose:
To establish whether the printer sounds an alarm when an error occurs.
Values:
Job Timeout
Purpose:
To specify the amount of time the printer waits to receive additional bytes of data from the computer. When this timeout expires, the print job is canceled.
Values:
NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings.
1–60 min
Specifies the amount of time before the printer enters power saver mode after it finishes a print job.
15 min*
Off*
Does not sound an alarm when an error occurs.
On
Sounds an alarm when an error occurs.
Off
Disables the job timeout.
Panel Language
Purpose:
To determine the language of the text on the operator panel screen.
Values:
Auto Log Print
Purpose:
To specify whether the printer outputs logs automatically.
Values:
Print logs can also be printed using the Reports menu.
See also:
"Reports"
ID Print
Purpose:
To specify a location where the user ID is printed.
Values:
5–300 sec
Specifies the amount of time the printer waits for additional data before it cancels the job.
30 sec*
English*
French Italian
German
Spanish
Off*
Does not print the logs.
On
Prints the logs.
Off*
Does not print the user ID.
Top Left
Prints the user ID on the top left of the page.
Banner Sheet
Purpose:
To specify the position of banner sheet, and also specify the tray in which the banner sheet is loaded.
Values:
*1 Only displayed when an optional 250-sheet tray module or 500-sheet tray module is installed on the printer.
*2 Only displayed when two optional tray modules are installed on the printer.
RAM Disk
Purpose:
To allocate memory to the RAM Disk file system for the Secure Print and Proof Print features.
The change becomes effective after the printer is turned off and then on again.
Values:
Substitute Tray
Purpose:
Top Right
Prints the user ID on the top right of the page.
Bottom Left
Prints the user ID on the bottom left of the page.
Bottom Right
Prints the user ID on the bottom right of the page.
NOTE: When printing on DL size paper, a part of the user ID may not be printed correctly.
Position
Off*
Does not print the banner sheet.
Top
Prints on the beginning of document.
Bottom
Prints on the end of document.
Top & Bottom
Prints on both beginning and end of document.
Input Tray
Tray 1*
*1
The banner sheet is loaded in tray 1.
Tray 2*
2
The banner sheet is loaded in tray 2.
MPF
The banner sheet is loaded in multipurpose feeder.
Off*
Does not allocate memory to the RAM Disk file system. Proof Print jobs abort and are recorded to the job log.
On
Allocates memory to the RAM Disk file system automatically.
NOTE: The RAM Disk menu is only displayed when 320 MB or more of additional RAM is installed on the printer.
Specifies whether or not to use another size paper when the paper that is loaded in the specified tray does not match the paper size settings for the current
job.
Values:
Maintenance
Use the Maintenance menu to initialize the NV (non-volatile) memory, configure the plain paper quality adjustment settings, and configure the security settings.
Paper Density
Purpose:
To specify the paper density.
Values:
BTR Adj
Purpose:
To specify the value of the reference voltage for the transfer roller.
Values:
Off*
No tray size substitute accepted.
Larger Size
Substitutes paper of next largest size. When there is no larger paper size, the printer substitutes paper of nearest size.
Nearest Size
Substitutes paper of nearest size.
MPF Feed
Substitutes paper from the multipurpose feeder.
Plain 1
Light
Normal*
Label
Label 1
Label 2*
Plain 1
0-15 5*
Plain 2
0-15 5*
Transparency
0-15
Init NVRAM
Purpose:
To initialize the NV (non-volatile) memory. After executing this function and rebooting the printer, all the menu parameters are reset to their default values.
Clear Storage
Purpose:
To clear all files that are stored as Secure and Proof Print in the RAM Disk.
Non-Dell Toner
Purpose:
To specify whether to use the refilled Toner Cartridge or not. When this setting is On, you can use Toner Cartridges provided by other companies.
Values:
Reports
Use the Reports menu to print various types of reports and lists.
Printer Settings
5*
Covers 1
0-15 5*
Covers 2
0-15 5*
Label
0-15 5*
Coated 1
0-15 5*
Coated 2
0-15 5*
Envelope
0-15 5*
NOTE: The Clear Storage menu is only displayed when the RAM Disk is set to Auto.
Off*
Disables the use of refilled toner cartridges.
On
Enables the use of refilled toner cartridges.
Purpose:
To print a list of the current user default values, the installed options, the amount of installed printer memory, and the status of printer supplies.
Panel Settings
Purpose:
To print a detailed list of all the settings on the operator panel menus.
Job History
Purpose:
To print a detailed list of the processed print jobs. This list contains the latest 20 print jobs.
Error Log
Purpose:
To print an error history.
Stored Documents
Purpose:
To print a list of all files that are stored as Secure and Proof Print in the RAM Disk.
Network
Use the Network menu to change printer settings affecting jobs sent to the printer through a network port.
Ethernet
Purpose:
To specify the communication speed and the duplex settings of Ethernet.
The change becomes effective after the printer is turned off and then on again.
Values:
Auto*
Detects the Ethernet settings automatically.
10Base Half
Uses 10base-T half-duplex.
10Base Full
Uses 10base-T full-duplex.
100Base Half
Uses 100base-TX half-duplex.
TCP/IP
Purpose:
To specify the TCP/IP settings.
The change becomes effective after the printer is turned off and then on again.
Values:
Protocol
Purpose:
To enable or disable each item.
The change becomes effective after the printer is turned off and then on again.
Values:
100Base Full
Uses 100base-TX full-duplex.
IP AddressSetup
AutoIP*
Automatically sets the IP address.
BOOTP
Uses BOOTP to set the IP address.
RARP
Uses RARP to set the IP address.
DHCP
Uses DHCP to set the IP address.
Panel
Enables the IP address entered on the operator panel.
IP Address
Displays the IP address allocated to the printer by using the keys on the operator panel.
Subnet Mask
Displays the subnet mask.
Gateway Address
Displays the gateway address.
LPD
On*
Enables the LPD port.
Off
Disables the LPD port.
Port9100
On*
Enables the Port9100 port.
Off
Disables the Port9100 port.
FTP
On*
Enables the FTP port.
Off
Disables the FTP port.
SNMP UDP
On*
Enables the UDP.
Off
Disables the UDP.
E-Mail Alert
On*
Enables the E-Mail Alert feature.
IP Filter
Purpose:
To specify the reception of data from certain IP addresses for blocking. You can set up to five IP addresses.
The change becomes effective after the printer is turned off and then on again.
Values:
Init NVRAM
Purpose:
To initialize network data stored in NVRAM.
Security
Use the Security menu to set a password to limit access to the menus. This prevents items from being change accidentally.
See also:
"Setting of Panel Lock"
Panel Lock
Purpose:
To limit access to the menus.
Values:
Off
Disables the E-Mail Alert feature.
EWS
On*
Enables an access to Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool embedded in the printer.
Off
Disables an access to Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool embedded in the printer.
Filter n
(n is 1 to 5.)
Address
Sets the IP address for Filter n.
Mask
Sets the mask for Filter n.
Mode
Off*
Disable the IP Filter feature for Filter n.
Accept
Accepts an access from specified IP address.
Reject
Rejects an access from specified IP address.
NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings.
Change Password
Purpose:
To set a password to limit access to the menus.
Values:
Setting of Panel Lock
This feature prevents unauthorized personnel from changing settings made by the printer administrator. For regular printing, items can be selected from the
menu and printer settings remain unchanged. For regular printing, items can be configured using the printer driver.
1. Press Menu.
2. Press until Configure appears, and then press or .
3. Press until Security appears, and then press or .
4. Panel Lock is displayed. Press or .
5. Press until On appears, and then press .
6. Press .
7. Press until Change Password appears, and then press or .
8. Enter the old password (when you enter it for the first time after doing the settings, enter 0000), and then press .
9. Enter the new password, and then press .
10. Reenter the password to confirm the password that you entered, and then press .
The password has been changed.
See also:
"Change Password"
Enabling Menus
1. Press Menu.
2. Press until Configure appears, and then press or .
3. Press until Security appears, and then press or .
4. Panel Lock is displayed. Press or .
Off*
Does not limit access to the menus.
On
Limits access to the menus.
0000–9999
0000*
NOTE: Disabling the operator panel menus does not prevent access to the Stored Print, Tray Settings, and Replace Toner menus.
NOTE: If you forget your password, turn off the printer. Then, while holding Menu, turn on the printer. Continue to hold Menu until the display indicates
Ready to Init. Release Menu and press . Press to select Yes, then press . The display briefly indicates Password has been initialized. This
recovers the factory default panel password.
NOTE: If panel lock is On, the factory-default panel password is 0000.
5. Press until Off appears, and then press .
Installing a Memory Card
Your printer supports 128, 256, and 512 MB additional memory cards.
1. Make sure that the printer is turned off.
2. Remove the control board cover on the left side of the printer by pulling the notch.
3. Hold the memory card so the notch is aligned with the projection on the slot.
4. Push the memory card into the slot firmly.
5. Reattach the control board cover to the printer.
Print Media Guidelines
Print media is paper, transparencies, labels, envelopes, coated paper among others. Your printer provides high-quality printing on a variety of print media.
Selecting the appropriate print media for your printer helps avoid printing troubles. This section describes how to select print media, how to care for print
media, and how to load the print media in the optional 250-sheet tray module or 500-sheet tray module.
Paper
Transparencies
Envelopes
Labels
Storing Print Media
Identifying Print Media Sources and Specifications
Paper
For the best print quality in color, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic, grain long paper. For the best print quality in black and white, use 90 g/m2 (24 lb)
xerographic, grain long paper. Before buying large quantities of any print media, Dell recommends trying a sample first.
When loading paper, identify the recommended print side on the paper package, and load the paper accordingly. See "Loading Print Media in Optional Trays"
and "Loading the Multipurpose Feeder" for detailed loading instructions.
Paper Characteristics
The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. Dell recommends that you follow these guidelines when evaluating new paper stock.
Weight
The tray automatically feeds paper weights from 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond) grain long. The multipurpose feeder automatically feeds paper weights
from 60 to 216 g/m2 (16 to 56 lb bond) grain long. Paper lighter than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) might not be stiff enough to feed properly, and could cause paper jams.
For best performance, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) grain long paper.
Curl
Curl is the tendency of print media to curve at its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl usually occurs after the paper passes through
the printer, where it is exposed to high temperatures. Storing paper unwrapped in humid conditions, even in the paper tray, can contribute to paper curling
prior to printing and cause feeding problems.
Smoothness
The degree of paper smoothness directly affects print quality. If the paper is too rough, the toner does not fuse to the paper properly, resulting in poor print
quality. If the paper is too smooth, it can cause paper feeding problems. Smoothness between 150 and 250 Sheffield points produces the best print quality.
Moisture Content
The amount of moisture in the paper affects both print quality and the ability of the printer to feed the paper properly. Leave the paper in its original
packaging until you are ready to use it. This limits the exposure of the paper to moisture changes that can degrade its performance.
Grain Direction
Grain refers to the alignment of the paper fibers in a sheet of paper. Grain is either grain long, running the length of the paper, or grain short, running the
width of the paper. For 60 to 135 g/m2 (16 to 36 lb bond) paper, grain long fibers are recommended. For papers heavier than 135 g/m2 (36 lb bond), grain
short is preferred.
Fiber Content
Most high-
quality xerographic paper is made from 100% chemically pulped wood. Paper containing fibers such as cotton possess characteristics that can result
in degraded paper handling.
Recommended Paper
To ensure the best print quality and feed reliability, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic paper. Business papers designed for general business use also provide
acceptable print quality.
Always print several samples before buying large quantities of any type of print media. When choosing any print media, you should consider the weight, fiber
content, and color.
Thelaserprintingprocessheatspapertohightemperaturesof225°C(437°F)forMagneticInkCharacterRecognition(MICR)applications,and205°C(401°F)
for non-MICR applications. Only use paper able to withstand these temperatures without discoloring, bleeding, or releasing hazardous emissions. Check with
the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the paper you have chosen is acceptable for laser printers.
Unacceptable Paper
The following paper types are not recommended for use with the printer:
l Chemically treated papers used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as carbonless papers, carbonless copy paper (CCP), or no carbon
required (NCR) paper
l Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer
l Preprinted papers that can be affected by the temperature in the printer fuser
l Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater than ±0.09 in., such as optical character recognition (OCR)
forms
In some cases, you can adjust registration with your software program to successfully print on these forms.
l Coated papers (erasable bond), synthetic papers, thermal papers
l Rough-edged, rough or heavily textured surface papers or curled papers
l Recycled papers containing more than 25% post-consumer waste that do not meet DIN 19 309
l Multiple-part forms or documents
l Label paper with Cut
Selecting Paper
Proper paper selection helps prevent jams and ensures trouble-free printing.
To help avoid jams or poor print quality:
l Always use new, undamaged paper.
l Before loading the paper, identify the recommended print side of the paper. This information is usually indicated on the paper package.
l Do not use paper that you have cut or trimmed yourself.
l Do not mix print media sizes, weights, or types in the same source. This may result in a paper jam.
l Do not remove trays while a job is printing or Printing is displayed on the operator panel.
l Make sure the Paper Type and Paper Size settings are correct. (See "Tray Settings" for detailed information about these settings.)
l Make sure the paper is properly loaded in the tray.
l Flex paper back and forth, and then fan them. Straighten the edges of the stack on a level surface.
l When curl is excessive, with plain paper, turn it over and reset it.
Selecting Preprinted Forms and Letterhead
When selecting preprinted forms and letterhead paper for the printer:
l Use long grain paper for best results.
l Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process.
l Select papers that absorb ink, but do not bleed.
l Avoid papers with rough or heavily textured surfaces.
l Use papers printed with heat-resistantinksdesignedforuseinxerographiccopiers.Theinkmustwithstandtemperaturesof225°C(437°F)without
melting or releasing hazardous emissions.
l Use inks that are not affected by the resin in toner or the silicone in the fuser. Inks that are oxidation-set or oil-based should meet these requirements;
latex inks might not. If you are in doubt, contact your paper supplier.
Printing on Letterhead
Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the preprinted letterhead you have selected is acceptable for laser printers.
Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. Use the following table for help when loading letterhead in the print media sources.
Selecting Pre-punched Paper
Print media source
Print side
Page orientation
Optional 250-sheet tray module or 500-sheet tray module
Face up
Back of tray
Multipurpose feeder
Face up
Letterhead enters the printer first.
Pre-punched paper brands can differ in the number and placement of holes and in manufacturing techniques.
To select and use pre-punched paper:
l Test paper from several manufacturers before ordering and using large quantities of pre-punched paper.
l Paper should be punched at the paper manufacturer and not drilled into paper already packaged in a ream. Drilled paper can cause jams when multiple
sheets feed through the printer. This may result in a paper jam.
l Pre-
punched paper can include more paper dust than standard paper. Your printer may require more frequent cleaning and feed reliability may not be as
good as standard paper.
l Weight guidelines for pre-punched paper are the same as non-punched paper.
Transparencies
Before buying large quantities of any print media, Dell recommends trying a sample first.
When printing on transparencies:
l Set the Paper Type to Transparency from the printer driver to avoid damaging your printer.
l Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Do not use regular transparencies. Transparencies must be able to withstand temperatures
of205°C(401°F)withoutmelting,discoloring,offsettingorreleasinghazardousemissions.
l Avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies. This may result in poor print quality.
l Before loading transparencies, fan the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together.
Selecting Transparencies
The printer can print directly on transparencies designed for use in laser printers. Print quality and durability depend on the transparency used. Before buying
large quantities of any print media, Dell recommends trying a sample first.
The Paper Type setting should be set to Transparency to help prevent jams. (See "Paper Type" for detailed information about this setting.) Check with the
manufacturerorvendortodeterminewhetheryourtransparenciesarecompatiblewithlaserprintersthatreachtemperaturesashighas205°C(401°F).Only
use transparencies that are able to withstand these temperatures without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions.
Envelopes
You can load envelopes in the multipurpose feeder for a single print job. Before buying large quantities of any print media, Dell recommends trying a sample
first. See "Loading the Multipurpose Feeder" for instructions on loading an envelope.
When printing on envelopes:
l Use only high-quality envelopes that are designed for use in laser printers.
l Set the print media source to MPF. Set the Paper Type to Envelope, and select the correct size of envelope from the printer driver.
l For best performance, use envelopes made from 75 g/m
2
(20 lb bond) paper. You can use up to 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond) weight for the envelope feeder
as long as the cotton content is 25% or less. Envelopes with 100% cotton content must not exceed 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond) weight.
l Use only new, undamaged envelopes.
l For best performance, do not use envelopes that:
l Have excessive curl or twist
l Are stuck together or damaged in any way
l Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, embossing
l Use metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars
l Have an interlocking design
l Have postage stamps attached
l Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed or closed position
l Have nicked edges or bent corners
l Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes
l
Useenvelopesthatcanwithstandtemperaturesof205°C(401°F)withoutsealing,excessivecurling,wrinkling,orreleasinghazardousemissions.Ifyou
have any doubts about the envelopes you are considering, check with the envelope supplier.
l Adjust the width guide to fit the width of the envelopes.
l To load envelopes in the multipurpose feeder, insert the envelopes either with the flaps open and toward the front of the printer, or with the flaps
closed and the short-edge of the envelopes facing into the printer.
l See "Loading the Multipurpose Feeder" for instructions on loading an envelope.
l Use one envelope size during a print job.
l Make sure the humidity is low because high humidity (more than 60%) and the high printing temperatures may seal the envelopes.
Labels
Your printer can print on many labels designed for use with laser printers. Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats must be able to
withstandtemperaturesof205°C(401°F)andpressureof25poundspersquareinch(psi).
Before buying large quantities of any print media, Dell recommends trying a sample first.
When printing on labels:
l Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies at the same time. This may result in a jam.
l Do not use label sheets with a slick backing material.
l Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in.) of the die cut.
l Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a jam. Partial sheets also contaminate your printer and your
cartridge with adhesive, and could void your printer and cartridge warranties.
l Uselabelsthatcanwithstandtemperaturesof205°C(401°F)withoutsealing,excessivecurling,wrinkling,orreleasinghazardousemissions.
l Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in.) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or between die-cuts of the label.
l Do not use label sheets that have adhesive to the edge of the sheet. Dell recommends zone coating of the adhesive at least 1 mm (0.04 in.) away from
edges. Adhesive material contaminates your printer and could void your warranty.
l If zone coating of the adhesive is not possible, a 3 mm (0.125 in.) strip should be removed on the leading edge, and a non-oozing adhesive should be
used.
l Remove a 3 mm (0.125 in.) strip from the leading edge to prevent labels from peeling inside the printer.
l Portrait orientation is preferred, especially when printing bar codes.
l Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive.
Storing Print Media
For proper print media storage, the following guidelines help avoid media feeding problems and uneven print quality.
l Forbestresults,storeprintmediainanenvironmentwherethetemperatureisapproximately21°C(70°F)andtherelativehumidityis40%.
l Store cartons of print media on a pallet or shelf, rather than directly on the floor.
l If you store individual packages of print media out of the original carton, make sure they rest on a flat surface so that the edges do not buckle or curl.
l Do not place anything on top of the print media packages.
Identifying Print Media Sources and Specifications
The following tables provide information on standard and optional print media sources.
Print Media Sizes and Support
Print Media Supported
Multipurpose feeder
Optional 250-sheet tray module
Optional 500-sheet tray module
A4/Letter cassette
Legal cassette
A4
Y Y Y
Y
A5 Y Y Y N
B5 Y Y Y N
Letter Y Y Y Y
Folio
(8.5 x 13 in.)
Y N Y
N
Legal
(8.5 x 14 in.)
Y N Y
N
Executive Y Y Y N
COM-10 envelope
Y N N
N
Monarch Y N N N
C5 Y N N N
DL Y N N N
User-specified print media
Y N N
N
Multipurpose feeder
Optional 250-sheet tray module
Optional 500-sheet tray module
Plain Paper 1(60–80 gsm)
Y Y Y
Plain Paper 1-Side2 (60–80 gsm)
Y N N
Plain Paper 2 (81–105 gsm)
Y Y Y
Plain Paper 2-Side2 (81–105 gsm)
Y N N
Covers 1 (106–163 gsm)
Y N N
Covers 1-Side2 (106–163 gsm)
Y N N
Covers 2 (164–216 gsm)
Y N N
Covers 2-Side2 (164–216 gsm)
Y N N
Transparency Y N
N
Labels Y N
N
Coated 1 (106–163 gsm)
Y N N
Coated 1-Side2 (106 –163 gsm)
Y N N
Coated 2 (164–216 gsm)
Y N N
Coated 2-Side2 (164 –216 gsm)
Y N N
Envelope Y N
N
Setup Paper Type
Paper type
Weight (gsm) Remarks
Plain1
60-80 - Plain2
81-105
-
Covers1
106-163
-
Covers2
164-216
-
Coated1
106-163
BJP (Bubble Jet Printer) paper cannot be used.
Coated2
164-216
BJP (Bubble Jet Printer) paper cannot be used.
Transparency
- BJP (Bubble Jet Printer) paper cannot be used.
Label - BJP (Bubble Jet Printer) paper cannot be used.
Envelopes
-
-
Understanding Your Printer Software
Use the Drivers and Utilities CD that came with your printer to install a combination of software programs, depending on your operating system.
Printing Status Window
The Printing Status Window alerts you when an error or warning occurs, for example, when the top cover is open or toner is running low.
The Printing Status Window always launches when printing. When an error occurs, the error message appears on the Printing Status Window.
Status Window
On the Status Window, you can check how much toner and paper are remaining or the configuration of options for the local printer.
Status Monitor Console
Use the Status Monitor Console to manage multiple Status Window.
l Select a printer from the list view (or Printer Selection) by clicking its name to open a Status Window or Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool for a
particular printer.
l Select Help to read the online help.
l The Status Monitor Console displays the Status Window for local connections, or the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool for network connections.
Dell Supplies Management System
You can launch the Dell Supplies Management System dialog box from the Printing Status Window, the All Programs menu, or the desktop icon. You can
also launch it from the Status Window when a toner error occurs.
You can order consumables by phone or from the web.
1. Click Start ® All Programs ® Dell Printers ® Dell Color Laser Printer 3010cn ® Dell Supplies Management System.
The Dell Supplies Management System window appears.
2. If ordering from the Web:
a. When you cannot get information from the printer automatically by two-way communication, a window that prompts you to type the Service Tag
number appears. Type your Dell printer Service Tag number in the field provided.
Your Service Tag number is located inside the front door of your printer.
b. Click Visit Dell printer supplies ordering web site.
3. If ordering by phone, call the number that appears under the By Telephone heading.
User Setup Disk Creating Tool
The User Setup Disk Creating Tool program located in the MakeDisk folder of the Utilities folder on the Drivers and Utilities
CD and the printer drivers located
on the Drivers and Utilities CD are used to create driver installation packages that contain custom driver settings. A driver installation package can contain a
group of saved printer driver settings and other data for things such as:
l Print orientation and Multiple Up (document settings)
l Watermarks
If you want to install the printer driver with the same settings to multiple computers running the same operating system, create a setup disk in a floppy disk or
in a server on the network. Using the setup disk that you have created reduces the amount of work required when installing the printer driver.
l Install in advance the Dell Color Laser Printer 3010cn printer driver in the computer on which the setup disk is to be created.
l The setup disk can only be used on the operating system on which the disk was created or computers running the same operating system. Create a
separate setup disk for different types of operating systems.
Software Update
The firmware and/or driver updates can be downloaded from http://support.dell.com/.
Setting Up Shared Printing
Point and Print
Peer-to-Peer
You can share your new printer on the network using the Drivers and Utilities CD that shipped with your printer, or using Microsoft's point and print or peer-to-
peer method. However, if you use one of the Microsoft methods, you do not have all of the features, such as the status monitor and other printer utilities, that
are installed with the Drivers and Utilities CD.
To share a locally-attached printer on the network, you need to share the printer, and then install the shared printer on network clients:
1. Click Start ® Settings ® Printers.
2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.
3. From the Sharing tab, check the Shared check box, and then type a name in the Shared as text box.
4. Click Additional Drivers and select the operating systems of all network clients printing to this printer.
5. Click OK.
If you are missing files, you are prompted to insert the server operating system CD.
To check that the printer was successfully shared:
l Make sure the printer object in the Printers folder shows it is shared. For example, in Windows 2000, a hand is shown underneath the printer icon.
l Browse Network Neighborhood. Find the host name of the server and look for the shared name you assigned to the printer.
Now that the printer is shared, you can install the printer on network clients using the point and print method or the peer-to-peer method.
Point and Print
This method is usually the best use of system resources. The server handles driver modifications and print job processing. This lets network clients return to
their programs much faster.
If you use the point and print method, a subset of driver information is copied from the server to the client computer. This is just enough information to send a
print job to the printer.
1. On the Windows desktop of the client computer, double-click Network Neighborhood.
2. Locate the host name of the server computer, and then double-click the host name.
3. Right-click the shared printer name, and then click Install.
Wait for the driver information to copy from the server computer to the client computer, and for a new printer object to be added to the Printers folder.
The time this takes varies, based on network traffic and other factors.
Close Network Neighborhood.
4. Print a test page to verify print installation.
5. Click Start ® Settings ® Printers.
6. Select the printer you just created.
7. Click File ® Properties.
8. From the General tab, click Print a Test Page.
When a test page prints successfully, printer installation is complete.
Peer-to-Peer
If you use the peer-to-peer method, the printer driver is fully installed on each client computer. Network clients retain control of driver modifications. The client
computer handles the print job processing.
1. Click Start ® Settings ® Printers.
2. Click Add Printer to launch the Add Printer wizard.
3. Click Network Print Server.
4. Select the network printer from the Shared printers list. If the printer is not listed, type in the path of the printer in the text box.
For example: \\<server host name>\<shared printer name>
The server host name is the name of the server computer that identifies it to the network. The shared printer name is the name assigned during the
server installation process.
5. Click OK.
If this is a new printer, you may be prompted to install a printer driver. If no system driver is available, then you need to provide a path to available
drivers.
6. Select whether you want this printer to be the default printer for the client, and then click Finish.
7. Print a test page to verify printer installation:
a. Click Start ® Settings ® Printers.
b. Select the printer you just created.
c. Click File ® Properties.
d. From the General tab, click Print a Test Page.
When a test page prints successfully, printer installation is complete.
Loading Print Media
Proper print media loading helps prevent jams and ensures trouble-free printing.
Before loading print media, identify the recommended print side of the print media. This information is usually on the print media package.
Multipurpose Feeder
Loading the Multipurpose Feeder
Using the Multipurpose Feeder
Loading Print Media in Optional Trays
Linking Trays
Using the Center Output Tray
Using the Support Extension
Multipurpose Feeder
Capacity
The maximum stack height is 16 mm (0.6 in.). The multipurpose feeder can hold approximately:
l 150 sheets of 75 g/m
2
(20 lb) paper
Print Media Dimensions
The multipurpose feeder accepts print media within the following dimensions:
l Width -- 90 mm to 215.9 mm (3.5 in. to 8.5 in.)
l Length -- 139.7 mm to 355.6 mm (5.5 in. to 14 in.)
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.
2. Slide the width guides to the edge of the tray. The width guides should be fully extended.
3. Insert the print media into the feeder with the recommended print side face up.
4. Slide the width guides until they rest lightly against the edge of the print media stack.
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.
6. Select print media source, size, and type in your software program and select the print media size and type on the printer operator panel.
Loading Envelopes
NOTE: Do not force the print media.
NOTE: Be careful not to bend the print media.
To load envelopes that are under 8.66 inches (220 mm) in width, 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, 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.
Using the Multipurpose Feeder
l Load only one size and type of print media during a single print job.
l To achieve the best possible print quality, use only high-
quality print media that is designed for use in laser printers. For more guidelines on print media,
see "Print Media Guidelines."
l Do not add or remove print media when there is still print media in the multipurpose feeder or when the printer is printing from the multipurpose feeder.
This may result in a paper jam.
l Print media should be loaded with the recommended print side up and the top of the print media going into the multipurpose feeder first.
l Do not place objects on the multipurpose feeder. Also, avoid pressing down or applying excessive force on it.
l Do not remove any tray while a job is printing from the multipurpose feeder or Printing is displayed on the operator panel. This may result in a paper
jam.
The icons on the multipurpose feeder identify how to load the multipurpose feeder with paper, and how to turn an envelope for printing.
Loading Print Media in Optional Trays
All trays are loaded the same way.
1. Remove the tray.
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.
NOTICE: If you insert the long-edge of the envelopes facing into the printer (using DL or Monarch), specify Portrait & Landscape (For envelopes) in Turn
Image by 180deg in the Booklet/Poster/Mixed Document dialog box of your printer driver.
NOTE: To avoid paper jams, do not remove trays while a job prints.
2. Slide the width guides to the edge of the tray. The width guides should be fully extended.
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.
6. Slide the width guides and length guide until they rest lightly against the edge of the print media stack.
NOTE: Do not exceed the maximum fill line in the tray. Overfilling the tray may cause paper jams.
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