Dell 3010cn User Guide

Dell™ Color Laser Printer 3010cn User's Guide

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

Click the links to the left for information on the features, options, and operation of your printer. For
information on other documentation included with your printer, see "Finding Information."

1

Optional 250-sheet tray module (A4/Letter cassette)
Optional 250-sheet tray module (Legal cassette)
Optional 500-sheet tray module

NOTE: Your printer can be equipped with a maximum

of two trays. You can install the optional 250-sheet
tray module with the optional 250-sheet tray module
or the optional 250-sheet tray module with the
optional 500-sheet tray module.

2

Multipurpose feeder

3

Printer

To order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from Dell:

Double-click the icon on your desktop.1.

Visit Dell's website, or order Dell printer supplies by phone.2.

www.dell.com/supplies

For best service, have your Dell printer Service Tag available.
For help locating your Service Tag number, see "Express Service Code and Service Tag number."

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your printer.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how

to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

© 2006 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.

Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.

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registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Dell Inc. has determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the
marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade
names other than its own.

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This software and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication or disclosure by
the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical
Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 and in applicable FAR provisions: Dell Inc., One
Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, 78682, USA.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules.

April 2006 Rev. A00 KH219

Finding Information

What are you looking
for?

Find it here

· Drivers for my printer

· My User's Guide

Drivers and Utilities CD

The Drivers and Utilities CD contains documentation and drivers for your printer.
You can use the CD to uninstall/reinstall drivers or access your documentation.

Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about
technical changes to your printer or advanced technical reference material for
experienced users or technicians.

· Safety information

· How to use my printer

· Warranty information

Owner's Manual

CAUTION: Read and follow all safety instructions in your Owner's

Manual prior to setting up and operating your printer.

Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting Guide

· User Settings

· Configuration

· Troubleshooting Instructions

· Other Problems

How to set up my
printer

Setup diagram

Express Service Code
and Service Tag number

Express Service Code and Service Tag number.

The Express Service Code and Service Tag numbers are located inside the front
door of your printer.

· Latest drivers for my
printer

· Answers to technical
service and support
questions

· Documentation for my
printer

Dell Support Website

The Dell Support Website provides several online tools, including:

· Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and
online courses

· Upgrades - Upgrade information for components, such as memory

· Customer Care - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair
information

· Downloads - Drivers

· Reference - Printer documentation and product specifications

You can access Dell Support at support.dell.com. Select your region on the
WELCOME TO DELL SUPPORT page, and fill in the requested details to access
help tools and information.

Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool

Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool

One of the features of the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool is the E-Mail Alert Setup, which sends
you, or the key operator, an email when the printer needs supplies or intervention.

If you fill out printer inventory reports requiring the asset tag number of all of the printers in your area, use
the Printer Information feature in the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool . Just type the IP address of
each printer on the network to display the asset tag number.

The Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool feature also lets you change printer settings and keep track of
printing trends. If you are a network administrator, you can easily copy the printer's settings to one or all
printers on the network – right from your Web browser.

To launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool , just type your network printer's IP address in your
Web browser.

If you do not know what your printer's IP address is, print a Printer Settings page, which lists the IP address:

Press Menu .1.

Press until Configure appears, and then press or .2.

Press until Reports appears, and then press or .3.

Printer Settings is displayed. Press .4.

The Printer Settings page is printed.

If the IP address shows 0.0.0.0 (the factory default), an IP address has not been assigned. To assign one
for your printer, see "Assign an IP Address ."

Use the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool for:

Printer Status

Get immediate feedback on printer supply status. When toner is running low, click the Order Supplies at
link in the lower left area of the first screen to order additional toner cartridges.

Printer Jobs

The Printer Jobs menu contains information on Job List page and Completed Jobs page.
These pages show the details of the status regarding each protocol or the print jobs.

Printer Settings

Change printer settings, view the operator panel remotely.

Print Server Settings

Use the Print Server Settings menu to set the type of printer interface and necessary conditions for
communications.

Copy Printer Settings

Quickly copy the printer's settings to another printer or printers on the network just by typing each printer's
IP address.

NOTE: You must be a network administrator to use this feature.

Print Volume

Keep track of printing trends, such as paper usage and types of jobs being printed.

Printer Information

Get the information you need for service calls, inventory reports, or the status of current memory and engine
code levels.

Tray Settings

Get the information about the paper type and size for each tray.

E-Mail Alert

Receive an email when the printer needs supplies or intervention. Type your name or the key operator's
name in the email list box to be notified.

Set Password

Lock the operator panel with a password so that other users don't inadvertently change the printer settings
you selected.

NOTE: You must be a network administrator to use this feature.

Online Help

Click Help to visit the User's Guide on the Dell website to verify configured settings.

Order Supplies at:

www.dell.com/supplies

Contact Dell Support at:

support.dell.com

Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool

Environment Settings for Web Browser

Dell recommends configuring the environment settings for your Web browser, before using the Dell Printer
Configuration Web Tool , for the following reasons.

For Netscape Communicator 7.1

Setting Up the Display Language

Select Preferences from Edit on the menu bar.1.
Select Languages under the Navigator group.2.
Specify the display language in order of preference in the Language in order of preference list.3.

For example:

English [en] or English/United States [en-us]
German [de]
French [fr]
Italian [it]
Spanish [es]

Setting the Printer's IP Address to Non-proxy

Select Preferences from Edit on the menu bar.1.
Select Proxies under Advanced of the Navigator group.2.
Select either Direct connection to the Internet or Manual proxy configuration .

When you select Manual proxy configuration , specify the printer's IP address in the No Proxy for:
box.

3.

When you have finished setting the language and proxy, type http://nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn/ (the printer's IP
address) in the URL entry field of the browser to activate the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool .

For Internet Explorer 6.0

Setting Up the Display Language

Select Internet Options from Tools on the menu bar.1.
Select Languages in the General tab.2.
Specify the display language in order of preference in the Language in order of preference list.3.

For example:

Italian (Italy) [it]
Spanish (Traditional Sort) [es]
German (Germany) [de]
French (France) [fr]
English [en] or English (United States) [en-us]

Setting the Printer's IP Address to Non-proxy

Select Internet Options from Tools on the menu bar.1.
Select Proxy server under LAN Settings in the Connections tab.2.
Do either of the following.3.

2.

Clear the Direct connection to the Internet check box.
Click Advanced , and then specify the printer's IP address in the Do not use proxy server for

addresses beginning with field under Exceptions .

3.

When you have finished setting the language and proxy, type http://nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn/ (the printer's IP
address) in the URL entry field of the browser to activate the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool . For
information on the printer's IP address, see "Print and Check the Printer Settings Page ."

Page Display Format

The layout of the page is divided into three sections.

Top Frame

Located at the top of all pages is the Top Frame. When Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool is activated,
the current status and specifications of the printer are displayed in the Top Frame on every page.

The following items are displayed in the Top Frame.

Dell Color Laser
Printer 3010cn

Displays the printer product name.

IP Address:

Displays the printer's IP address.

Location:

Displays the printer's location. The location can be changed in Basic Information on
the Print Server Settings page.

Contact Person:

Displays the printer's administrator's name. The name can be changed in the Basic
Information on the Print Server Settings page.

Printer Console

Displays the status of the printer operator panel display and indicators. This is
automatically refreshed at the set interval. The interval can be changed in the Basic

Information on Print Server Settings page.

Help

Links to the User's Guide on the Dell web page.

Printer Bitmap

Shows the printer bitmap. The Printer Status menu appears in the Right Frame by
clicking this image.

Left Frame

Located at the left side of all pages is the Left Frame. The titles of menus displayed in the Left Frame are
linked to corresponding menus and pages. You can go to the corresponding page by clicking their characters.

The following menus are displayed in the Left Frame.

Printer Status

Links to the Printer Status menu.

Printer Jobs

Links to the Printer Jobs menu.

Printer Settings

Links to the Printer Settings Report menu.

Print Server Settings

Links to the Print Server Reports menu.

Copy Printer Settings

Links to the Copy Printer Settings page.

Print Volume

Links to the Print Volume page.

Printer Information

Links to the Printer Information page.

Tray Settings

Links to the Tray Settings page.

E-Mail Alert

Links to the E-Mail Alert page.

Set Password

Links to the Set Password page.

Online Help

Links to the User's Guide on the Dell web page.

Order Supplies at:

Links to the Dell web page.
Web address: www.dell.com/supplies

Contact Dell Support at:

Links to the Dell support page.
Web address: support.dell.com

Right Frame

Located at the right side of all pages is the Right Frame. The contents of the Right Frame correspond to the
menu that you select in the Left Frame. For details on the items displayed in the Right Frame, see "Details of
Menu Items ."

Buttons on the Right Frame

Refresh Button

Receives the current printer configuration and updates the latest information in the Right Frame.

Apply New Settings Button

Submits new settings made on the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to the printer. The old printer
settings are replaced by the new settings.

Restart printer to apply new settings. Button

Submits new settings made on the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to the printer and reboots the
printer. The old printer settings are replaced by the new settings.

Restore Settings Button

Restores the old settings from before changes made. New settings are not submitted to the printer.

Changing the Settings of Menu Items

Some menus allow you to change the printer settings through the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool .
When you are accessing these menus, the authentication dialog appears on the screen. Type a user name
and password for the printer's administrator by following the prompts displayed in the dialog box.

The default user name is admin , and the default password is password . You can change only the
password in the Set Password page in the Print Server Settings menu. The user name cannot be
changed. See "Set Password " for more information.

Details of Menu Items

"Printer Status "

"Printer Status "

"Printer Events "

"Print Volume "

"Printer Information "

"Printer Jobs "
"Job List "

"Completed Jobs "

"Printer Settings "

"Printer Settings Report "
"Menu Settings "

"Reports "

"Printer Settings "
"Basic Settings "

"Security Settings "

"Printer Maintenance "

"Paper Density Settings "

"BTR Adjustments "

"Init NVRAM "

"Clear Storage "

*

"Non-Dell Toner "

"Print Server Settings "

"Print Server Reports "
"Print Server Setup Page "

"E-Mail Alert Setup Page "

"Print Server Settings "

"Basic Information "

"Port Settings "

"TCP/IP "

"E-Mail Alert "

"SNMP "

"Other Features "
"Set Password "

"Reset Print Server "

"Copy Printer Settings "
"Copy Printer Settings "

"Copy Printer Settings Report "

"Tray Settings "

* This item is only available when the optional memory card is installed.

Printer Status

Use the Printer Status menu to check the status of consumables, hardware, and specifications of the
printer.

The following pages are displayed in the Printer Status menu.

Printer Status

Purpose:

To check the status of remaining consumables and trays.

Values:

Toner Level

Displays the percent of toner remaining.
When the printer runs out of toner, the message appears. The text
Order Toner is linked to the Dell Printer Supplies website.

Consumables

Status

OK

Indicates that consumables are available.

Empty

Indicates that consumables are used up.

Paper Trays

Status

OK

Indicates that there is some paper in the tray but the quantity is
unknown.

Add
Paper

Indicates that there is no paper in the tray.

Capacity

Displays the maximum capacity status of the paper tray.

Size

Displays the size of paper in the tray.

Output Tray

Status

OK

Indicates that the tray is available.

Full

Indicates that the tray is not available.

Capacity

Displays the maximum capacity status of the paper tray.

Covers

Status

Closed

Indicates that the cover is closed.

Open

Indicates that the cover is open.

Printer Type

Displays the type of printing for your printer. Color Laser is displayed
normally.

Printing Speed

Displays the printing speed for your printer.

Printer Events

Purpose:

When printer faults occur such as running out of paper or running out of toner , the details of all alerts or
indications of faults are displayed in the Printer Events page.

Values:

Location

Displays the location where the printer fault occurred.

Details

Displays the details of the printer fault.

Print Volume

Purpose:

To verify the number of printed pages. This page can also be displayed by clicking Print Volume in the Left
Frame.

Values:

Printer Page
Count

Displays the total number of pages printed since the printer was shipped from the
factory.

Paper Used

Displays the number of pages for each paper size.

Printer Information

Purpose:

To verify the printer details such as hardware configuration and software version. This page can also be
displayed by clicking Printer Information in the Left Frame.

Values:

Dell Service Tag Number

Displays Dell's service tag number.

Asset Tag Number

Displays the printer's asset tag number.

Printer Serial Number

Displays the printer's serial number.

Memory Capacity

Displays the memory capacity.

Processor Speed

Displays the processing speed.

Printer Revision Levels

Firmware Version

Displays the revision date (revision level).

Network Firmware Version

Displays the revision date (revision level).

Printer Jobs

The Printer Jobs menu contains information on Job List page and Completed Jobs page. These pages
show the details of the status regarding each protocol or the print jobs.

Job List

Purpose:

To confirm the print jobs that are being processed.
To update the screen, click the Refresh button.

Values:

ID

Displays the job id.

Job Name

Displays the file name of the job being printed.

Owner

Displays the job owner's name.

Host Name

Displays the name of the host computer.

Job Status

Displays the status of the job being printed.

Host I/F

Displays the status of the host interface.

Job Submitted Time

Displays the date the print job was submitted.

Completed Jobs

Purpose:

To check the completed print jobs.
To update the screen, click the Refresh button.

Values:

ID

Displays the job id.

Job Name

Displays the file name of the completed print job.

Owner

Displays the job owner's name.

Host Name

Displays the name of the host computer.

Output Result

Displays the status of completed print jobs.

Impression Number

Displays the impression number.

No. of Sheets

Displays the number of pages in the job.

Host I/F

Displays the status of the host interface.

Job Submitted Time

Displays the date the print job was submitted.

Printer Settings

Use the Printer Settings menu to display the printer settings report and to configure printer settings.
The following tabbed pages are displayed at the top of the Right Frame.

Printer Settings Report

The Printer Settings Report tab includes the Menu Settings page.
Menu Settings
Purpose:

To display the current settings of the operator panel menus.

Values:

Basic Settings

Power Saver
Time

Displays the amount of time before the printer enters power saver
mode after it finishes a print job.

Error Alarm

Displays whether the printer sounds an alarm when an error
occurs.

Job Timeout

Displays specify the amount of time the printer waits to receive
additional bytes of data from the computer.

Panel Language

Displays the language of the text on the operator panel screen.

Auto Log Print

Displays whether the printer outputs logs automatically.

ID Print

Displays a location where the user ID is printed.

Banner Sheet
Position

Displays the position of banner sheet.

Banner Sheet
Input Tray

Displays the tray in which the banner sheet is loaded.

RAM Disk

Displays whether to allocate memory to the RAM Disk file system
for the Secure Print and Proof Print features.
This item is only available when the optional memory card is
installed.

Substitute Tray

Displays 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.

Security Settings

Displays whether the panel is locked by a password.

Paper Density
Settings
Plain 1

Displays the paper density for the plain paper.

Label

Displays the paper density for the label.

BTR
Adjustments

Plain 1

Displays the voltage of the second Bias Transfer Roll (BTR) unit
for plain paper 1.

Plain 2

Displays the voltage of the second BTR unit for plain paper 2.

Transparency

Displays the voltage of the second BTR unit for transparencies.

Covers 1

Displays the voltage of the second BTR unit for covers 1.

Covers 2

Displays the voltage of the second BTR unit for covers 2.

Label

Displays the voltage of the second BTR unit for labels.

Coated 1

Displays the voltage of the second BTR unit for coated paper 1.

Coated 2

Displays the voltage of the second BTR unit for coated paper 2.

Envelope

Displays the voltage of the second BTR unit for envelopes.

Non-Dell Toner

Non-Dell Toner

Displays whether to use a refilled toner cartridge.

Tray Settings

Tray 1 Paper
Type

Displays the type of paper loaded in the optional 250-sheet tray
module.

Tray 1 Paper Size

Displays the size of paper loaded in the optional 250-sheet tray
module.

Tray 2 Paper
Type

Displays the type of paper loaded in the optional 250-sheet tray
or 500-sheet tray module.

Tray 2 Paper Size

Displays the size of paper loaded in the optional 250-sheet tray or
500-sheet tray module.

MPF Paper Type

Displays the type of paper loaded in the multipurpose feeder.

MPF Paper Size

Displays the size of paper loaded in the multipurpose feeder.

Reports

Purpose:

To print various types of reports and lists.

Values:

Printer Settings

Click Start button to print the Printer Settings page.

Panel Settings

Click Start button to print the Panel Settings page.

Job History

Click Start button to print the Job History page.

Error Log

Click Start button to print the Error Log page.

Stored Documents

Click Start button to print the Documents page.
This item is only available when the optional memory card is installed. RAM Disk ON.

Printer Settings

The Printer Settings tab includes Basic Settings , and Security Settings pages.
Basic Settings
Purpose:

To configure the basic printer settings.

Values:

Power Saver
Time

Sets the amount of time the printer waits after a job is printed before it goes into the
power saver mode.

Error Alarm

Specifies whether the printer sounds an alarm when an error occurs.

Job Timeout

Specifies 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.

Panel Language

Determine the language of the text on the operator panel screen.

Auto Log Print

Specifies whether the printer outputs logs automatically.

ID Print

Specifies a location where the user ID is printed.

Banner Sheet
Position

Specifies the position of banner sheet.

Banner Sheet
Input Tray

Specifies the tray in which the banner sheet is loaded.

RAM Disk

Specifies whether to allocate memory to the RAM Disk file system for the Secure Print
and Store Print features.
This item is only available when the optional memory card is installed.

Substitute Tray

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.

Security Settings
Purpose:

To set or change the password to limit access to the menus from the operator panel.
Set the password of the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool from Set Password in Print Server

Settings .
Values:

Panel Lock

Specifies whether to limit access to the menus.

Change Password

Sets a password to limit access to the menus.

Re-enter Password

Type the new password again to confirm.

NOTE: This menu sets a password to lock the operator panel. When changing the password for the

Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool , click Set Password on the left frame and set the password.

Printer Maintenance

Printer Maintenance tab includes Paper Density Settings , BTR Adjustments , Registration
Adjustments , Init NVRAM , Clear Storage , and Non-Dell Toner pages.

Paper Density Settings
Purpose:

To specify the paper density.

Values:

Plain 1

Light

Normal

Label

Label 1

Label 2

BTR Adjustments
Purpose:

To specify the value of the reference voltage for the transfer roller.

Values:

Plain 1

Sets the value of the reference voltage to the transfer roller for Plain 1.

Plain 2

Sets the value of the reference voltage to the transfer roller for Plain 2.

Transparency

Sets the value of the reference voltage to the transfer roller for Transparency.

Covers 1

Sets the value of the reference voltage to the transfer roller for Covers 1.

Covers 2

Sets the value of the reference voltage to the transfer roller for Covers 2.

Label

Sets the value of the reference voltage to the transfer roller for Label.

Coated 1

Sets the value of the reference voltage to the transfer roller for Coated 1.

Coated 2

Sets the value of the reference voltage to the transfer roller for Coated 2.

Envelope

Sets the value of the reference voltage to the transfer roller for Envelopes.

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.
The NVRAM for the network feature cannot be initialized.

Values:

Initialize NVRAM and restart printer.

Click Start to initialize the NVRAM.

Clear Storage
Purpose:

To clear all files that are stored as Secure and Proof Print in the RAM Disk.
This item is only available when the optional memory card is installed. RAM Disk ON.

Values:

Clear Storage

Click Start to clear all files stored in the RAM Disk.

Non-Dell Toner
Purpose:

Specifies whether to use the refilled toner cartridge or not. When this setting is on, you can use toner
cartridges provided by other companies.

Values:

Non­Dell
Toner

Overrides factory toner cartridge setting.
Non-Dell-brand toner cartridges may disable some printer features, reduce print quality and

reduce the reliability of your printer. Dell recommends only new Dell-brand toner cartridges for
your printer. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for problems caused by using accessories,
parts, or components not supplied by Dell.

Copy Printer Settings

The Copy Printer Settings menu includes the Copy Printer Settings and Copy Printer Settings Report
pages.

Copy Printer Settings

Purpose:

To copy the printer settings to one or more of the same model of printer.
To copy the settings to another printer, specify the IP address and password of the printer to which the

settings are copied in the IP Address text box and Password text box. When you leave the Password text
box blank, your own password is submitted. Then, click the Copy the settings to the Host in the above
list. button. Copying the settings is complete. The connection time-out period is 60 seconds. After that, you
can check whether settings were copied or not on this page. And you need to check the Copy the settings

to the Host in the above list and reboot the machine. menu of the Dell Printer Configuration Web
Tool in the destination printer to verify if settings were actually copied or not.

If the settings can be copied but printer configuration is different, the settings of only the same items are
copied. Printer settings are simultaneously copied to printers of up to 10 IP addresses.

Copy Printer Settings Report

Purpose:

To verify the histories of copying after turning on the printer.

Print Server Settings

Use the Print Server Settings menu to set the type of printer interface and necessary conditions for
communications.

The following tabbed pages are displayed in the top of the Right Frame.

Print Server Reports

The Print Server Reports tab includes Print Server Setup Page , and E-Mail Alert Setup Page .
Print Server Setup Page
Purpose:

To verify the current settings of TCP/IP protocol and printing ports. On this page, you can only verify the
settings of items. If you want to change the settings, go to the pages in the Print Server Settings tab.

Values:

Ethernet

Ethernet Settings

Displays the current settings of Ethernet transmission rate.

Current Ethernet
Settings

Displays the current Ethernet settings.

MAC Address

Displays the printer's MAC address.

TCP/IP
Settings

Host Name

Displays the host name.

IP Address Mode

Displays the settings for the IP address.

IP Address

Displays the printer's IP address.

Subnet Mask

Displays the subnet mask.

Gateway Address

Displays the gateway address.

DNS

Current DNS Server
Address

Displays the DNS server address.

LPD

Port Status

Displays the port status.

Connection Time-Out

Displays the connection timeout period.

Port9100

Port Status

Displays the port status.

Port Number

Displays the port number.

Connection Time-Out

Displays the connection timeout period.

HTTP

Port Status

Displays the port status.

Port Number

Displays the port number.

Simultaneous
Connections

Displays the number of connections received simultaneously
by the client.

Connection Time-Out

Displays the connection timeout period.

FTP

Port Status

Displays the port status.

Connection Time-Out

Displays the connection timeout period.

SNMP Agent

Port Status

Displays the port status.

Trap Notification (IP)

Displays the status of the Trap Notification (IP) feature
and IP address.

Authenticate Error Trap

Displays the status of the Authenticate Error Trap .

IP Filter

Access List

Displays the list of IP addresses that are permitted or denied
access to the printer.

E-Mail Alert Setup Page

Purpose:

To verify the current settings of SMTP/POP used for the e-mail feature and E-Mail Alerts feature. In this
page, you can only verify the settings of items. If you want to change the settings, go to the pages in the

Print Server Settings tab.
Values:

Port Status

Displays the port status.

Primary SMTP Gateway

Displays the primary SMTP gateway.

Reply Address

Displays the IP address of servers connected with SMTP protocol
when data is incoming.

SMTP Server Connection

Displays the status of the SMTP server connection.

E-Mail List 1

Displays the acceptable e-mail addresses for the E-Mail Alert
feature specified in E-mail List 1.

E-Mail List 2

Displays the acceptable e-mail addresses for the E-Mail Alert
feature specified in E-mail List 2.

Select Alerts for
List 1

Supplies Alerts

Displays the status, and whether to receive an E-Mail Alert for
consumables.

Paper Handling
Alerts

Displays the status, and whether to receive an E-Mail Alert for
paper handling.

Service Call

Displays the status, and whether to receive an E-Mail Alert for
Service Calls.

Select Alerts for
List 2

Supplies Alerts

Displays the status, and whether to receive an E-Mail Alert for
consumables.

Paper Handling
Alerts

Displays the status, and whether to receive an E-Mail Alert for
paper handling.

Service Call

Displays the status, and whether to receive an E-Mail Alert for
Service Calls.

Print Server Settings

The Print Server Settings tab includes Basic Information , Port Settings , TCP/IP , E-Mail Alert , and
SNMP pages.

Basic Information
Purpose:

To configure the printer's basic information.

Values:

System
Settings

Printer Name

Specifies the name of the printer up to 31 alphanumeric characters.

Location

Specifies the location of the printer up to 63 alphanumeric
characters.

Contact Person

Specifies the contact name, number, and other information of the
printer administrator and service center up to 63 alphanumeric
characters.

Administrator E­mail Address

Specifies the contact address of the printer administrator and
service center up to 63 alphanumeric characters.

Asset Tag Number

Specifies the asset tag number.

EWS
Settings

Auto Refresh

On

Refreshes the contents of the status display pages automatically.

Off

Does not refresh the status display pages automatically.

Auto Refresh
Interval

Sets the time interval for refreshing the contents of the status
display pages automatically from 15 to 600 seconds.

NOTE: The auto refresh feature is effective for the contents of the Top Frame, Printer Status page,

Job List page, and Completed Jobs page.

Port Settings
Purpose:

To specify whether to enable or disable printing ports and management protocol features.

Values:

Ethernet

Ethernet
Settings

Auto

Detects Ethernet transmission rate and the duplex
settings automatically.

10BASE-T Half­Duplex

Selects 10Base-T Half-Duplex as the default value.

10BASE-T Full­Duplex

Selects 10Base-T Full-Duplex as the default value.

100BASE-TX
Half-Duplex

Selects 100Base-T Half-Duplex as the default value.

100BASE-TX
Full-Duplex

Selects 100Base-T Full-Duplex as the default value.

Current Ethernet Settings

Displays the current settings of Ethernet.

MAC Address

Displays the printer's MAC address.

Port
Settings

LPD

Select the check box to enable the LPD.

Port9100

Select the check box to enable the Port9100.

FTP

Select the check box to enable the FTP port.

E-Mail Alert

Select the check box to enable the E-Mail Alert feature.

SNMP Agent

Select the check box to enable the SNMP.
You can also configure the transport protocol to be used.
UDP can be selected as the transport protocol.

NOTE: The settings in the Port Settings item are valid only when the printer is rebooted. When you

change or set this item, click the Restart printer to apply new settings. button to apply new
settings.

TCP/IP
Purpose:

To configure the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address of the printer.

Values:

TCP/IP
Settings

Host Name

Specifies the host name up to 15 alphanumeric characters. The
default name remains valid if no entry is made.

IP
Address
Mode

AutoIP

Automatically sets the IP address.

DHCP

Uses DHCP to set the IP address.

BOOTP

Uses BOOTP to set the IP address.

RARP

Uses RARP to set the IP address.

Manually
Set

Enables the IP address set in IP Address .

IP Address

Sets the IP address allocated to the printer in the nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn
format. Each section of nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn is a value between 0 and

254. Note that values 127 and 224 to 254 are not valid for the first
three-digits.

Subnet Mask

Sets the subnet mask in the nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn format. Each section
of nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn is a value between 0 and 255. Note that

255.255.255.255 is invalid.

Gateway Address

Sets the gateway address in the nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn format. Each
section of nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn is a value between 0 and 254. Note
that values 127 and 224 to 254 are not valid for the first three­digits.

DNS

DNS Mode

Select the check box to get the DNS server address automatically
from the DHCP server.

DNS Server ADDR

Sets the DNS server address.

LPD

Connection Time-Out

Sets the connection timeout period from 1 to 1000 seconds.

IP Filter

To set the IP Filter settings, click IP Filter . The "IP Filter " page is
displayed.

Port9100

Port Number

Sets the port number from 9000 to 9999.

Connection Time-Out

Sets the connection timeout period between 1 and 1000 seconds.

IP Filter

To set the IP Filter settings, click IP Filter . The "IP Filter " page is
displayed.

HTTP

Port Number

Sets the port number to 80 and 9000 to 9999.

Simultaneous
Connections

Displays the maximum number of connections received
simultaneously by the client.

Connection Time-Out

Sets the connection timeout period from 1 to 255 seconds.

FTP

Password

Sets whether to enable or disable the password. And also specifies
the password value up to seven characters.

Connection Time-Out

Sets the connection timeout period from 1 to 1000 seconds.

E-Mail Alert
Purpose:

To configure detailed settings for E-Mail Alert. This page can also be displayed by clicking E-Mail Alert in the
Left Frame.

Values:

Primary SMTP Gateway

Sets the primary SMTP gateway.

Reply Address

Sets the IP address of the incoming server connected with SMTP
protocol.

SMTP Server Connection

Displays the status of the SMTP server connection.

E-Mail List 1

Sets acceptable e-mail addresses for the E-Mail Alert feature up to
255 alphanumeric characters.

E-Mail List 2

Sets acceptable e-mail addresses for the E-Mail Alert feature up to
255 alphanumeric characters.

Select Alerts for
List 1

Supplies Alerts

Select the check box to receive an E-Mail Alert for consumables.

Paper Handling
Alerts

Select the check box to receive an E-Mail Alert for paper handling.

Service Call

Select the check box to receive an E-Mail AlertE-Mail Alert for
Service Calls.

Select Alerts for
List 2

Supplies Alerts

Select the check box to receive an E-Mail Alert for consumables.

Paper Handling
Alerts

Select the check box to receive an E-Mail Alert for paper handling.

Service Call

Select the check box to receive an E-Mail Alert for Service Calls.

SNMP

Purpose:

To configure the detailed settings of SNMP.

Values:

Community
Name (Read
only)

*1

Specifies the community name to access (read only) the data up to 31 alphanumeric
characters.
The original setting remains valid if no input is made. Characters entered for
community Name in previous settings are not displayed on the screen. The default
Read Community is public.

Community
Name
(Read/Write)

*1

Specifies the community name to access (read and write) the data up to 31
alphanumeric characters.
The original setting remains valid if no input is made. Characters entered for
community Name in previous settings are not displayed on the screen. The default
Read/Write Community is private.

Community
Name (Trap)

*1

Specifies the community name used for trap up to 31 alphanumeric characters.
The original settings remain valid if no input is made. Characters entered for
Community Name (Trap) in previous settings are not displayed on the screen. The
default Trap Community is " " (NULL).

Trap Notification
(IP)

Select the check box to notify trap occurrence. In this case, specify the IP address
and IP socket in the nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn:mmmmm format. Each section of
nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn is a value between 0 and 255. Note that values 127 and 224 to 254
are not valid for the first three-digits only. IP socket mmmmm is a value between 0
and 65535.

Authenticate
Error Trap

Select the check box to notify Authenticate Error Trap.

*1 The default value of each items can be changed by using Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.

IP Filter
Purpose:

To configure the detailed settings for the IP Filter used for LPD and Port9100. This page can be linked from
LPD and Port9100 settings on the TCP/IP page.

Values:

Address

Sets the address in the address field. Enter a numeric value between 0 and 255 in
each field of "aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd." However, 127 and 224 to 254 cannot be used to
"aaa."

Address Mask

Sets the Address Mask in the Mask field. Enter a numeric value between 0 and 255
in each field.

Active
Mode

Permit

Permits printing from specified network address.

Disabled

Disables the IP Filter feature for the specified IP address.

Reject

Rejects printing from specified network address.

When you make the settings for the filter, enter the IP address of the IP Filter in the Address field and the
Subnet Mask in the Address Mask field. Enter a numeric value between 0 and 255 in each field. "* " is
appended to the current value.

Setup Procedure

You can set up to a maximum of five items and the first item takes priority. Enter the shortest address first
before proceeding to the next longer address when setting multiple filters.

The following section explains how the IP Filter operates.

IP Filter Procedure

Enabling Printing From a Specified User

The following describes the procedure to enable printing only from the "192.168.100.10" IP address.

Procedures:

Click the first column of Access List row 1 .1.
Enter "192.168.100.10 " in the Address field and "255.255.255.255 " in the Address Mask field.2.
Select Permit .3.
Click Apply New Settings .4.

Disabling Printing From a Specified User

The following describes the procedure to disable printing only from the "192.168.100.10 " IP address.

Procedures:

Click the first column of Access List row 1 .1.
Enter "192.168.100.10 " in the Address field and "255.255.255.255 " in the Address Mask field.2.
Select Reject .3.
Click the first column of Access List row 2 .4.
Enter "0.0.0.0 " in the Address field and "0.0.0.0 " in the Address Mask field.5.
Select Permit .6.
Click Apply New Settings .7.

Enabling and Disabling Printing from Network Addresses

You can enable printing from the "192.168 " network address and disable printing from the
"192.168.200 " network address. However, the example below describes how to enable printing from
the "192.168.200.10 " IP address.

Procedures:

Click the first column of the Access List row 1 .1.
Enter "192.168.200.10 " in the Address field and "255.255.255.255 " in the Address Mask field.2.
Select Permit .3.
Click the first column of the Access List row 2 .4.
Enter "192.168.200.0 " in the Address field and "255.255.255.0 " in the Address Mask field.5.
Select Reject .6.
Click the first column of the Access List row 3 .7.
Enter "192.168.0.0 " in the Address field and "255.255.0.0 " in the Address Mask field.8.
Select Permit .9.
Click Apply New Settings .10.

Other Features

The Other Features tab includes Set Password page and Reset Print Server page.
Set Password
Purpose:
To set or change the password that is required to access the printer setup parameters from the Dell Printer

Configuration Web Tool .

Set the password of the operator panel from Security Settings in the Printer Settings .
This page can also be displayed by clicking Set Password in the Left Frame.

Values:

Administrator Password

Sets the password up to 8 alphanumeric characters. The password appears as
asterisks (*) in the field when it is entered.

Confirm Administrator
Password

Reset Print Server
Purpose:

To initialize NVRAM for the network feature and reboot the printer.
Initialize the printer's NVRAM from the InitNVRAM in the Printer Settings .

Values:

Initialize NIC NVRAM and
restart printer

Click the Start button to initialize NVRAM. Network settings revert to the
factory default settings and reboot the network capability.

Restart Printer

Click the Start button to reboot printer.

Tray Settings

Use the Tray Settings menu to set the printer media types and sizes for trays respectively.
Values:

Tray 1 Paper
Type

Sets the type of paper loaded in the optional 250-sheet tray module.

Tray 1 Paper Size

Sets the size of paper loaded in the optional 250-sheet tray module.

Tray 2 Paper
Type

Sets the type of paper loaded in the optional 250-sheet tray or 500-sheet tray
module.

Tray 2 Paper Size

Sets the size of paper loaded in the optional 250-sheet tray or 500-sheet tray
module.

MPF Paper Type

Sets the type of paper loaded in the multipurpose feeder.

MPF Paper Size

Sets the size of paper loaded in the multipurpose feeder.

About Your Printer

The following illustrations show the standard Dell Color Laser Printer 3010cn, and an optional 250-sheet tray
module or 500-sheet tray module.

Standard printer

Printer with options

1

Center
output tray

4

Optional 250-sheet tray module
(A4/Letter cassette)

Optional 250-sheet tray module (Legal
cassette)

Optional 500-sheet tray module

NOTE: Your printer can be

equipped with a maximum of two
trays. You can install the optional
250-sheet tray module with the
optional 250-sheet tray module or
the optional 250-sheet tray module
with the optional 500-sheet tray
module.

2

Operator
panel

3

Multipurpose
feeder

NOTICE: When you use the printer with the multipurpose feeder opened, do not locate the printer in

direct sunlight. Doing so may cause a malfunction or unnatural screen image.

Installing the Toner and Drum Cartridges

Installing the Toner Cartridge
Installing the Drum Cartridge

CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety

instructions in your Owner's Manual.

Installing the Toner Cartridge

Install or replace the toner cartridge while the printer is on (if the power is not on, the cartridge carrier does
not rotate).

After confirming the Insert Yellow Toner(Y) message, open the front door.1.

Hold the tape on the protective cover and pull it forward to remove the cover from each cartridge slot.2.

NOTE: You need to remove the protective cover only the first time that you install the toner.

NOTE: Dispose of the protective cover after you remove it.

NOTE: The protective cover is attached to each toner cartridge mount.

Make sure the color of the toner cartridge matches the slot on the toner cartridge carrier. The order is
Y, M, C, K. Gently shake the cartridge to distribute the toner evenly.

3.

Lift the tab up 90 degrees and pull the toner seal straight off, keeping it parallel with the toner
cartridge.

4.

To insert the toner cartridges, align the arrows on the cartridge with the corresponding arrows on the
printer. Guide the cartridge in until it snaps into place and then push down the handhold to lock the
cartridge in place.

5.

Close the front door.6.

NOTE: Make sure the toner cartridge is installed correctly. Otherwise, the front door cannot close

firmly.

The toner cartridge carrier rotates to the next empty slot. When the color of the newly inserted
cartridge appears on the display, followed by the Insert message, insert the next toner cartridge.

7.

Repeat steps 1 through 7 when inserting the remaining cartridges.8.

7.

8.

Installing the Drum Cartridge

When the Insert Drum or Insert Drum Cart message appears, open the front door, then lift and push
back the top cover.

1.

Remove the protective sheet from the drum cartridge.2.

To insert the drum cartridge, push up the lever on the right side of the printer. With the lever in the
upright position, hold the drum cartridge by the handle, align the arrows on the drum cartridge with
the corresponding arrows on the printer and guide the cartridge in until it snaps into place.

3.

Pull down the lever on the right to lock the drum cartridge in place.4.

Close the top cover, then the front door.5.

NOTE: After installing the drum cartridge, the printer makes an adjustment for about one to two

minutes. Do not turn off the printer during this time.

Connecting Your Printer

Choosing the Right Cable
Connecting the Printer Locally
Connecting the Printer to the Network

Choosing the Right Cable

Your Dell Color Laser Printer 3010cn interconnection cable must meet the following requirements:

Connection

Cable certification

USB

USB 2.0

10/100Base-TX Ethernet

CAT-5E

1

USB port

2

Ethernet port

Connecting the Printer Locally

A local printer is a printer attached to your computer using a USB cable. If your printer is attached to a
network instead of your computer, skip this step and go on to "Connecting the Printer to the Network."

Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 operating
systems support USB connections. See your computer operating system documentation to see if your system
supports USB.

To attach the printer to a computer:

Make sure the printer, computer, and any other attached devices are turned off and unplugged.1.
Connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable.2.

1

USB port

A USB port requires a USB cable. Be sure to match the USB cable with the USB port on your printer.

Plug the other end of the cable into a USB on the back of the computer. For a USB cable, do not plug it into
the USB keyboard.

Turn On the Printer

Plug one end of the printer power cable into the socket at the back of the printer and the other end
into a properly grounded outlet.

1.

Turn on the computer and the printer.2.

2.

Connecting the Printer to the Network

To attach the printer to a network:

Make sure the printer, computer, and any other attached devices are turned off and unplugged.1.
Plug one end of a standard category 5 cable into a LAN drop or hub, and the other end into the

Ethernet port on the back of the printer. The printer automatically adjusts for the network speed.

2.

1

Ethernet port

Turn On the Printer

Plug one end of the printer power cable into the socket at the back of the printer and the other end
into a properly grounded outlet.

1.

Turn on the computer and the printer.2.

1.

2.

Print and Check the Printer Settings Page

Print a Printer Settings page to verify the network connection. This page also provides important information
that helps you configure for network printing.

Press Menu.1.

Press until Configure appears, and then press or .2.

Press until Reports appears, and then press or .3.

Printer Settings is displayed. Press .4.

The Printer Settings page is printed.

If the IP address shows anything other than 0.0.0.0 (the factory default) or 169.254.xx.xx, the printer
has an IP address assigned and stored. Go to "Verify the IP Settings."

5.

Assign an IP Address

An IP address is a unique number that consists of four sections that are delimited by a period and can
include up to three digits in each section, for example, 111.222.33.44.

Assigning an IP address already in use can cause network performance issues.

NOTE: Assigning an IP address is considered as an advanced function and is normally done by a

system administrator.

NOTE: Do not continue with this procedure until you have the following three addresses:

- IP Address

- Subnet Mask Address

- Gateway Address

For more information on using your operator panel, see "Operator Panel."

Turn on the printer.1.

The Ready to Print appears.

Press Menu.2.

Press until Configure appears, and then press or .3.

Press until Network appears, and then press or .4.

Press until TCP/IP appears, and then press or .5.

Press until IP AddressSetup appears, and then press or .6.

Press until Panel appears, and then press .7.

Press .8.

Press until IP Address appears, and then press or .9.

The cursor is located at the first digit of the IP address. Press to enter the numbers for the IP
address.

10.

Press .11.

The cursor moves to the next digit.

Repeat steps 10 and 11 to enter all of the digits in the IP address, and then press .12.

Press .13.

Press until Subnet Mask appears, and then press or .14.

Repeat steps 10 to 11 to set Subnet Mask, and then press .15.

Press .16.

Press until Gateway Address appears, and then press or .17.

Repeat steps 10 to 11 to set Gateway Address, and then press .18.
Turn off the printer, and then turn it on again.19.

18.

19.

The IP address is assigned to your printer. You can verify the setting by opening the web browser on any
computer on the network and enter the IP address into the URL line. If the IP address is set up correctly, the
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool displays in your browser.

You can also assign the IP address to the printer when installing the printer drivers with installer. When you
use the Network Installation feature, and the IP AddressSetup is set to AutoIP on the operator panel
menu, you can set the IP address from 0.0.0.0 to the desired IP address on the printer selection window.

Verify the IP Settings

Print another Printer Settings page.1.
Look under the TCP/IP heading on the Printer Settings page to make sure the IP address, netmask,

and gateway are what you expected.

2.

or
Ping the printer and verify that it responds. For example, at a command prompt on a network

computer, type ping followed by the new printer IP address (for example, 192.168.0.11):
ping 192.168.0.11
If the printer is active on the network, you receive a reply.

Installing the Optional Tray Module

CAUTION: If you are adding an optional 250-sheet tray module or 500-sheet tray module

after setting up the printer, be sure to turn off the printer, unplug the power cable, and
disconnect all cables from the back of the printer before completing these tasks.

Optional 250-sheet tray modules attach under the printer and up to two additional trays can be added.
The optional 500-sheet tray module attaches under the optional 250-sheet tray module and only one

additional tray can be added.

Some instructions may vary depending on the tray module configuration in your printer.

NOTE: Some tray module configurations differ from those described in this manual.

Unpack the tray and remove all packing material and tape.1.

Place the tray module in the location that you would like the printer to be located.2.

NOTE: You place the printer on the tray in a later step.

Turn off the printer.3.
If there are any trays already attached to the printer, unlock the tray from the printer by removing the

tray from the tray module and turning the locking mechanism, inside the printer, as shown in the
graphic.

4.

Remove the printer from the tray.5.

CAUTION: Lift the printer with two people, one facing the front of the printer (operator

panel side) and the other facing the back. Never try to lift the printer while facing its right
and left side.

Attach the trays together by installing the optional tray you just removed on top and inserting the two
screws provided. Tighten the screws until they are secure.

6.

Place the printer on top of the tray module(s).7.

Lock the tray(s) into place by removing the top tray from the tray module and rotating the locking
mechanism as shown in the graphic.

8.

Replace all trays and load the paper.9.

Turn on the printer.10.

NOTE: The printer automatically detects the attached tray(s) but does not detect the paper type.

Print a Printer Settings page to verify the optional 250-sheet tray module or 500-sheet tray module is
installed correctly.

Press Menu.a.

11.

a.

Press until Configure appears, and then press or .b.

Press until Reports appears, and then press or .c.

Printer Settings is displayed. Press .
The Printer Settings page is printed.

d.

Verify 250-Sheet Tray Module or 500-Sheet Tray Module is listed in the printer settings
under Printer Options.

e.

If the tray modules are not listed, turn off the printer, unplug the power cable, and reinstall the
optional 250-sheet tray module or 500-sheet tray module.

After loading paper in the optional tray, specify the paper type and size from the printer operator
panel.

Press until the paper size for the installed tray appears, and then press .a.

Press until the paper type for the installed tray appears, and then press .b.

12.

Update your driver by following the instructions for each operating system. If the printer is on a
network, update the driver for each client.

13.

Windows XP/XP x64/Server 2003/Server 2003 x64

Click Start Printers and Faxes.1.
Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.2.
Click the Options tab, and then select Get Information from Printer.3.
Click Apply, and then click OK.4.
Close the Printers and Faxes folder.5.

Windows 2000/Windows NT 4.0

Click Start Settings Printers.1.
Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.2.
Click the Options tab, and then select Get Information from Printer.3.
Click Apply, and then click OK.4.
Close the Printers folder.5.

4.

5.

Installing a Memory Card

Your printer supports 128, 256, and 512 MB additional memory cards.

Make sure that the printer is turned off.1.
Remove the control board cover on the left side of the printer by pulling the notch.2.

Hold the memory card so the notch is aligned with the projection on the slot.3.

Push the memory card into the slot firmly.4.

4.

Reattach the control board cover to the printer.5.

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.

The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures of 225°C (437°F) for Magnetic Ink Character
Recognition (MICR) applications, and 205°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:

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
Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer
Preprinted papers that can be affected by the temperature in the printer fuser
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.
Coated papers (erasable bond), synthetic papers, thermal papers
Rough-edged, rough or heavily textured surface papers or curled papers
Recycled papers containing more than 25% post-consumer waste that do not meet DIN 19 309
Multiple-part forms or documents
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:

Always use new, undamaged paper.
Before loading the paper, identify the recommended print side of the paper. This information is usually

indicated on the paper package.
Do not use paper that you have cut or trimmed yourself.
Do not mix print media sizes, weights, or types in the same source. This may result in a paper jam.
Do not remove trays while a job is printing or Printing is displayed on the operator panel.
Make sure the Paper Type and Paper Size settings are correct. (See "Tray Settings" for detailed

information about these settings.)
Make sure the paper is properly loaded in the tray.
Flex paper back and forth, and then fan them. Straighten the edges of the stack on a level surface.

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:

Use long grain paper for best results.
Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process.
Select papers that absorb ink, but do not bleed.
Avoid papers with rough or heavily textured surfaces.
Use papers printed with heat-resistant inks designed for use in xerographic copiers. The ink must

withstand temperatures of 225°C (437°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions.
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.

Print media source

Print side

Page orientation

Optional 250-sheet tray module or 500­sheet tray module

Face up

Back of tray

Multipurpose feeder

Face up

Letterhead enters the
printer first.

Selecting Pre-punched Paper

Pre-punched paper brands can differ in the number and placement of holes and in manufacturing techniques.

To select and use pre-punched paper:

Test paper from several manufacturers before ordering and using large quantities of pre-punched
paper.

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.

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.

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:

Set the Paper Type to Transparency from the printer driver to avoid damaging your printer.
Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Do not use regular transparencies.

Transparencies must be able to withstand temperatures of 205°C (401°F) without melting, discoloring,
offsetting or releasing hazardous emissions.

Avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies. This may result in poor print quality.
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 manufacturer or vendor to determine whether your
transparencies are compatible with laser printers that reach temperatures as high as 205°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:

Use only high-quality envelopes that are designed for use in laser printers.
Set the print media source to MPF. Set the Paper Type to Envelope, and select the correct size of

envelope from the printer driver.
For best performance, use envelopes made from 75 g/m2 (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.

Use only new, undamaged envelopes.
For best performance, do not use envelopes that:

Have excessive curl or twist
Are stuck together or damaged in any way
Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, embossing
Use metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars
Have an interlocking design
Have postage stamps attached
Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed or closed position
Have nicked edges or bent corners
Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes

Use envelopes that can withstand temperatures of 205°C (401°F) without sealing, excessive curling,
wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions. If you have any doubts about the envelopes you are
considering, check with the envelope supplier.

Adjust the width guide to fit the width of the envelopes.
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.

See "Loading the Multipurpose Feeder" for instructions on loading an envelope.
Use one envelope size during a print job.
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 withstand temperatures of 205°C (401°F) and pressure of 25
pounds per square inch (psi).

Before buying large quantities of any print media, Dell recommends trying a sample first.

When printing on labels:

Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies at the same time. This may result in a jam.
Do not use label sheets with a slick backing material.

Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in.) of the die cut.
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.

Use labels that can withstand temperatures of 205°C (401°F) without sealing, excessive curling,
wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions.

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.

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.

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.

Remove a 3 mm (0.125 in.) strip from the leading edge to prevent labels from peeling inside the
printer.

Portrait orientation is preferred, especially when printing bar codes.
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.

For best results, store print media in an environment where the temperature is approximately 21°C
(70°F) and the relative humidity is 40%.

Store cartons of print media on a pallet or shelf, rather than directly on the floor.
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.
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

Multipurpose feeder

Optional 250-sheet tray module

Optional 500-sheet tray

module

A4/Letter cassette

Legal cassette

A4

YYY

Y

A5

YYY

N

B5

YYY

N

LetterYY

Y

Y

Folio
(8.5 x 13 in.)

YNY

N

Legal
(8.5 x 14 in.)

YNY

N

ExecutiveYY

Y

N

COM-10 envelope

YNN

N

MonarchYN

N

N

C5

YNN

N

DL

YNN

N

User-specified print
media

YNN

N

Print Media Supported

Multipurpose

feeder

Optional 250-sheet tray

module

Optional 500-sheet tray

module

Plain Paper 1(60–80 gsm)

YYY

Plain Paper 1-Side2 (60–80
gsm)

YNN

Plain Paper 2 (81–105 gsm)

YYY

Plain Paper 2-Side2 (81–105
gsm)

YNN

Covers 1 (106–163 gsm)

YNN

Covers 1-Side2 (106–163 gsm)

YNN

Covers 2 (164–216 gsm)

YNN

Covers 2-Side2 (164–216 gsm)

YNN

TransparencyYN

N

Labels

YNN

Coated 1 (106–163 gsm)

YNN

Coated 1-Side2 (106 –163 gsm)

YNN

Coated 2 (164–216 gsm)

YNN

Coated 2-Side2 (164 –216 gsm)

YNN

Envelope

YNN

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

-

-

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:

150 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper

Print Media Dimensions

The multipurpose feeder accepts print media within the following dimensions:

Width -- 90 mm to 215.9 mm (3.5 in. to 8.5 in.)
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.

Gently pull open the multipurpose feeder cover.1.

1.

Slide the width guides to the edge of the tray. The width guides should be fully extended.2.

Insert the print media into the feeder with the recommended print side face up.3.

NOTE: Do not force the print media.

Slide the width guides until they rest lightly against the edge of the print media stack.4.

NOTE: Be careful not to bend the print media.

Make sure the size and type settings for the multipurpose feeder are set to the correct value for the
print media you have loaded.

5.

Select print media source, size, and type in your software program and select the print media size and
type on the printer operator panel.

6.

Loading Envelopes

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.

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.

Using the Multipurpose Feeder

Load only one size and type of print media during a single print job.
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."
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.
Print media should be loaded with the recommended print side up and the top of the print media going

into the multipurpose feeder first.
Do not place objects on the multipurpose feeder. Also, avoid pressing down or applying excessive force

on it.
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

NOTE: To avoid paper jams, do not remove trays while a job prints.

All trays are loaded the same way.

Remove the tray.1.

Slide the width guides to the edge of the tray. The width guides should be fully extended.2.

Squeeze the length guide and slide it to the front edge of the tray.3.

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.

4.

Place the print media into the tray with the recommended print side face up.5.

NOTE: Do not exceed the maximum fill line in the tray. Overfilling the tray may cause paper jams.

Slide the width guides and length guide until they rest lightly against the edge of the print media stack.6.

Insert the tray.7.
If you load any print media into the tray, configure the Paper Type and Paper Size settings for that

tray according to the message.

8.

Loading Letterhead

Place the printed side face up.

Print media source

Print side

Page orientation

Optional 250-sheet tray module or 500­sheet tray module

Face up

Back of tray

Multipurpose feeder

Face up

Letterhead enters the

printer first.

Linking Trays

Tray linking allows you to load the same size and type of print media in multiple sources. The printer
automatically links the source/trays and uses the first tray until it runs out, then switch to the linked tray.

If you load the same size print media in each tray, make sure the print media is the same type in order to
link the trays.

When the selected trays are loaded with the same size and type of print media, select the Paper Size and
Paper Type settings in the Tray Settings for each source.

To disable tray linking, set the Paper Size and Paper Type to a unique value in each one of the trays. If all
trays do not have the same type of print media when linked, you could mistakenly print a job on the wrong
paper type.

Using the Center Output Tray

The center output tray holds up to:

250 sheets (20 lb (75 g/m2)) of plain paper: or
20 sheets of transparency: or
20 sheets of label: or
10 sheets of envelope

Using the Support Extension

The support extension is designed to prevent print media from falling from the printer after the print job is
complete.
Before printing a document, make sure the paper extender is fully extended.

Operator Panel

Using the Operator Panel Buttons
Printing a Panel Settings Page

Using the Operator Panel Buttons

The printer operator panel has a 2-line by 16-character liquid crystal display (LCD), seven buttons, and two
indicators that flash when the printer is ready to print, and when a error occurs.

LCD display1.
Ready indicator

Displays green when the printer is ready. Blinks when data is being received.

2.

buttons

In the Menu mode, displays menus or items in order.

3.

Menu button

Toggles between the Menu mode and the Print mode.

4.

buttons

In the Menu mode, selects different submenus. Also selects setting values.

5.

Error indicator

Displays red when an error has occurred. Blinks when an irrecoverable error has occurred.

6.

Cancel button

In the Menu mode, exits to the Print mode.

7.

Cancels current print job.

7.

button

In the Menu mode, selects the currently displayed menu or item.
In the Print mode, outputs data in the printer.

8.

Printing a Panel Settings Page

The Panel Settings page shows current settings for the operator panel menus.

Press Menu.1.

Press until Configure appears, and then press or .2.

Press until Reports appears, and then press or .3.

Press until Panel Settings appears, and then press .
The Panel Settings page is printed.

4.

Verify that any optional 250-sheet tray module or 500-sheet tray module you installed are configured
for the sizes and types of print media you loaded.

5.

Printer Settings

You can change most printer settings from your software program or printer driver. If your printer is
attached to the network, you can change settings from the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. To
launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, type the printer IP address in your Web browser. Print a
Printer Settings page to find your printer's IP address (see "Printing a Printer Settings Page").

Settings you change from the software or printer driver apply only to the job you are preparing to send to
the printer.

Changes made to printer settings from an software program override changes made from the printer
operator panel.

If you cannot change a setting from your software program, use the printer operator panel or the Dell

Printer Configuration Web Tool. Changing a printer setting from the printer operator panel or from the
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool makes that setting the user default.

Printing a Printer Settings Page

The Printer Settings page lists all the options you purchased or installed. If a feature or an option is not
listed, you need to check your installation.

Press Menu.1.

Press until Configure appears, and then press or .2.

Press until Reports appears, and then press or .3.

Printer Settings is displayed. Press .
The Printer Settings page is printed.

4.

Verify that the options you installed are correctly listed under Printer Options.5.
If an option you installed is not listed, turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and reinstall the

option.

6.

Verify the amount of memory installed is correctly listed under General.7.

Using the Operator Panel to Change Printer Settings

You can select menu items and corresponding values from the operator panel.

When you first enter the printer menus from the operator panel, you see an asterisk (*) next to a value in
the menus.

This asterisk indicates the factory default menu setting. These settings are the original printer settings.
(Factory defaults may vary for different countries.)

When you select a new setting from the operator panel, an asterisk appears next to the setting to identify it
as the current user default menu setting.

These settings are active until new ones are selected or the factory defaults are restored.

To select a new value as a setting:

Press Menu.1.

Press until the required menu appears, and press or .2.

Press until the desired menu or menu item appears, and press or .

If the selection is a menu, the menu is opened and the first printer setting in the menu appears.
If the selection is a menu item, the default menu setting for the menu item appears.(The current

user default menu setting has an asterisk (*) beside it.)

3.

Each menu item has a list of values for the menu item. A value can be:

A phrase or word to describe a setting
A numerical value that can be changed
An On or Off setting

Press at the same time. This recovers the factory default menu settings.

Press to scroll until the desired value appears.4.

Press .
This enables the setting value, which is indicated by an asterisk (*) next to the setting value.

5.

Press Cancel or to return to the previous menu.
To continue setting other items, select the desired menu. To quit setting new values, press Cancel.

6.

User default menu settings remain in effect until you save new settings or restore the factory defaults.
Settings you choose from your software program can also change or override the user default menu settings
you select from the operator panel.

NOTE: Settings you choose from your software program may override the settings you select from the

operator panel.

Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to Change
Printer Settings

If your printer is connected to the network, you can change the operator panel settings from your Web
browser. If you are a network administrator, you can clone the printer settings of one printer to one or all
printers on the network.

Type your network printer IP address in your Web browser. Choose Printer Settings from the topics list,
and then select the printer settings you want to change.

To copy your printer settings to another printer on the network, choose Copy Printer Settings from the
topics list, and then type the other printer's IP address.

If you do not know your printer IP address, it is specified on the Printer Settings page. To print a Printer
Settings page:

Press Menu.1.

Press until Configure appears, and then press or .2.

Press until Reports appears, and then press or .3.

Printer Settings is displayed. Press .
The Printer Settings page is printed.

4.

Initializing NVRAM

You can restore the original factory default menu settings by initializing NVRAM.

Press Menu.1.

Press until Configure appears, and then press or .2.

Press until Maintenance appears, and then press or .3.

Press until Init NVRAM appears, and then press or .4.

The Init NVRAM Are you sure? message appears on the operator panel. Press .5.
Turn off the printer, and then on again.6.

Initializing NVRAM from Network settings

You can initialize IP Address by initializing NVRAM from Network settings.

Press Menu.1.

Press until Configure appears, and then press or .2.

Press until Network appears, and then press or .3.

Press until Init NVRAM appears, and then press or .4.

The Init NVRAM Are you sure? message appears on the operator panel. Press .5.
Turn off the printer, and then on again.6.

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:

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.

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:

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.

Tray Settings

Use the Tray Settings menu to define the print media loaded in each tray.

NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings.

Paper Type

Purpose:

To specify the type of paper loaded in each tray.

Values:

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

*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:

Tray 1

*4

Letter

*1

B5A5A4*1Executive

Legal

*3

8.5 x 13"

*3

Tray 2

*4

Letter

*1

B5*2A5*2A4*1Executive

*2

Legal

*2, 3

8.5 x 13"

*2, 3

MPF

Letter

B5A5A4

Executive

Legal

8.5 x 13"

Envelope #10

Monarch

DLC5Free Size

*

Monarch LEF

DL LEF

*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:

Optimize print quality for the specified paper.
Select paper source through your software program by selecting type and size.
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:

Cyan Toner(C)

Magenta Toner(M)

Yellow Toner(Y)

Black Toner(K)

Configure

Use the Configure menu to configure a variety of printer features.

Basic Settings

Use the Basic Settings menu to configure the basic printer settings.

NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu 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:

1–60
min

Specifies the amount of time before the printer enters power saver mode after it finishes a print
job.

15 min*

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:

Off*

Does not sound an alarm when an error occurs.
On

Sounds an alarm when an error occurs.

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:

Off

Disables the job timeout.
5–300 sec

Specifies the amount of time the printer waits for additional data before it cancels the job.

30 sec*

Panel Language

Purpose:

To determine the language of the text on the operator panel screen.

Values:

English*

French

Italian

German

Spanish

Auto Log Print

Purpose:

To specify whether the printer outputs logs automatically.

Values:

Off*

Does not print the logs.
On

Prints the logs.

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:

Off*

Does not print the user ID.
Top Left

Prints the user ID on the top left of the page.
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.

Banner Sheet

Purpose:

To specify the position of banner sheet, and also specify the tray in which the banner sheet is loaded.

Values:

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.

*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:

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.

Substitute Tray

Purpose:

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:

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.

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:

Plain 1

Light

Normal*

Label

Label 1

Label 2*

BTR Adj

Purpose:

To specify the value of the reference voltage for the transfer roller.

Values:

Plain 1

0-15

5*

Plain 2

0-15

5*

Transparency

0-15

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*

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.

NOTE: The Clear Storage menu is only displayed when the RAM Disk is set to Auto.

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:

Off*

Disables the use of refilled toner cartridges.
On

Enables the use of refilled toner cartridges.

Reports

Use the Reports menu to print various types of reports and lists.

Printer Settings

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.
100Base Full

Uses 100base-TX full-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:

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.

Protocol

Purpose:

To enable or disable each item.

The change becomes effective after the printer is turned off and then on again.

Values:

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.
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.

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:

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.

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.

NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings.

See also:

"Setting of Panel Lock"

Panel Lock

Purpose:

To limit access to the menus.

Values:

Off*

Does not limit access to the menus.
On

Limits access to the menus.

Change Password

Purpose:

To set a password to limit access to the menus.

Values:

0000–9999

0000*

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.

NOTE: Disabling the operator panel menus does not prevent access to the Stored Print, Tray

Settings, and Replace Toner menus.

Press Menu.1.

Press until Configure appears, and then press or .2.

Press until Security appears, and then press or .3.

Panel Lock is displayed. Press or .4.

Press until On appears, and then press .5.

Press .6.

Press until Change Password appears, and then press or .7.
Enter the old password (when you enter it for the first time after doing the settings, enter 0000), and

then press .

8.

8.

Enter the new password, and then press .9.

Reenter the password to confirm the password that you entered, and then press .
The password has been changed.

10.

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.

See also:

"Change Password"

Enabling Menus

Press Menu.1.

Press until Configure appears, and then press or .2.

Press until Security appears, and then press or .3.

Panel Lock is displayed. Press or .4.

Press until Off appears, and then press .5.

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.

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.

Select Help to read the online help.
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.

Click Start All Programs Dell Printers Dell Color Laser Printer 3010cn Dell Supplies
Management System.

1.

The Dell Supplies Management System window appears.
If ordering from the Web:

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.

a.

Click Visit Dell printer supplies ordering web site.b.

2.

If ordering by phone, call the number that appears under the By Telephone heading.3.

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:

Print orientation and Multiple Up (document settings)
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.

Install in advance the Dell Color Laser Printer 3010cn printer driver in the computer on which the setup
disk is to be created.

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/.

Printing

This chapter covers tips for printing, how to print certain lists of information from your printer, and how to
cancel a job.

Tips for Successful Printing
Sending a Job to Print
Canceling a Print Job
Printing a Printer Settings Page
Using the Print and Hold Function

Tips for Successful Printing

Tips on Storing Print Media

Store your print media properly. For more information, see "Storing Print Media."

Avoiding Jams

NOTE: Dell recommends that you try a limited sample of any print media you are considering using

with the printer before purchasing large quantities.

By selecting appropriate print media and loading it properly, you are able to avoid most jams. See the
following for instructions on loading print media:

"Loading Print Media in Optional Trays" (which includes the optional 250-sheet tray module and 500­sheet tray module)

"Loading the Multipurpose Feeder"
"Avoiding Jams"

If you experience a jam, see "Clearing Jams" for instructions.

Sending a Job to Print

To support all of the printer features, use the printer driver. When you choose Print from a software
program, a window representing the printer driver opens. Select the appropriate settings for the specific job
you are sending to print. Print settings selected from the driver override the default menu settings selected
from the printer operator panel.

You may need to click Properties or Setup from the initial Print box to see all of the available printer
settings you can change. If you are not familiar with a feature in the printer driver window, open the online
Help for more information.

To print a job from a typical Windows application:

Open the file you want to print.1.
From the File menu, select Print.2.
Verify that the correct printer is selected in the dialog box. Modify the printer settings as appropriate

(such as the pages you want to print or the number of copies).

3.

Click Properties or Setup to adjust printer settings not available from the first screen, and then click
OK.

4.

Click OK or Print to send the job to the selected printer.5.

Canceling a Print Job

There are several methods for canceling a print job.

Canceling From the Printer Operator Panel

To cancel a print job after it has started printing:

Press Cancel.
Printing is canceled.

1.

Canceling a Job From the Computer Running Windows

Canceling a Job From the Taskbar

When you send a job to print, a small printer icon appears in the right corner of the taskbar.

Double-click the printer icon.
A list of print jobs appears in the printer window.

1.

Select the job you want to cancel.2.
Press <Delete> on the keyboard.3.

Canceling a Job From the Desktop