Dell 3110cn User Manual
Dell™ Color Laser Printer 3110cn 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
Standard 250-sheet tray
2
Optional 550-sheet feeder
NOTE: Your printer allows for a maximum of 3 trays
(standard 250-sheet tray, optional 550-sheet feeder,
and multipurpose feeder).
3
Multipurpose feeder
4
Side button
5
Belt unit
6
Front cover
NOTE: The front cover opens by pushing the side
button.
7
Optional duplexer
8
Operator panel
9
Power switch
10
Control board
11
Control board cover
To order replacement print 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.
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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.
How to set up my
printer
Setup diagram
Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide:
- User Settings
- Configuration
- Troubleshooting Instructions
- Other Problems
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 e-mail 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 Report/List appears, and then press .2.
1.
2.
Printer Setting is displayed. Press .3.
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 print cartridge is running low, click the Order
Supplies link on the first screen to order additional print 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 and 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, and limit which users use
the color mode and the maximum number of pages they can print.
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 e-mail when the printer needs supplies or intervention. Type your name or the key operator's
name in the e-mail 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 Online Help to visit the Dell web page, and see the User's Guide on that page 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 Browsers
Dell recommends configuring the environment settings for your Web browsers, before using the Dell Printer
Configuration Web Tool .
NOTE: The EWS pages may be displayed unreadable if you browse the pages that were configured by
using the browser of which language setting is different with your browser's.
For Internet Explorer 6.0/7.0
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.
Clear the Use a proxy sever for you LAN 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 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.
3.
1.
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 Firefox 1.5 or Later
Setting Up the Display Language
Select Options from Tools on the menu bar.1.
Click Advanced on the Options dialog box.2.
Click Edit Languages in the General tab.3.
Specify the display language in order of preference in the Language in order of preference list.4.
For example:
English [en] or English/United States [en-gb]
Italian [it]
Spanish [es]
German [de]
French [fr]
Setting the Printer's IP Address to Non-proxy
Select Options from Tools on the menu bar.1.
Click General on the Options dialog box.2.
Click Connection Settings .3.
Do one of the following.
"Select the Direct connection to the Internet check box.
"Select the Auto-detect proxy settings for this network check box
"Select the Manual proxy configuration check box, and then enter the printer's IP address in
the No Proxy for edit box.
"Select the Automatic proxy configuration URL check box
4.
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 .
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 3110cn
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 Dell web page. See the User's Guide on that page.
Printer Bitmap
Shows the printer bitmap. The Printer Status menu appears in the Right Frame by
clicking the 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 menu.
Print Volume
Links to the Print Volume menu
Printer Information
Links to the Printer Status menu.
Tray Settings
Links to the Tray Settings menu.
E-Mail Alert
Links to the Print Server Settings menu.
Set Password
Links to the Other Features menu.
Online Help
Links to the Dell web page. See the User's Guide on that page.
Order Supplies at:
Links to the Dell web page.
Contact Dell Support at:
Links to the Dell support page.
Web address: http://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 will be 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 will be replaced by the new settings.
Restore Settings Button
Restores the old settings from before changes made. New settings will not be 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 left blank (NULL). 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 "
"Printer Information "
"Printer Jobs "
"Job List "
"Completed Jobs "
"Printer Settings "
"Printer Settings Report "
"Menu Settings "
"Reports "
"Printer Settings "
"System Settings "
"Parallel Settings "
"Network Settings "
*4
"USB Settings "
*4
"PCL Settings "
"PS Settings "
*4
"Panel Settings "
"Printer Maintenance "
"Paper Density "
"Adjust BTR "
"Adjust Fuser "
"Auto Registration Adjustment "
"Color Registration Adjustments "
"Adjust Altitude "
"Reset Defaults "
"Clear Storage "
*1
"Non-Dell Toner "
"Initialize PrintMeter "
"Web Link Customization "
"Print Server Settings "
"Print Server Reports "
"Print Server Setup Page "
"NetWare Setup Page "
*2
"E-Mail Alert Setup Page "
"Print Server Settings "
"Basic Information "
"Port Settings "
"Wireless LAN "
*3
"TCP/IP "
"NetWare "
*2
"SMB "
*2
"AppleTalk "
*3
"E-Mail Alert "
"Bonjour (mDNS) "
*4
"SNMP "
"Other Features "
"Set Password "
"Security "
"IPsec "*
2
"Reset Print Server "
"Copy Printer Settings "
"Copy Printer Settings "
"Copy Printer Settings Report "
"Print Volume "
"Print Volume "
"Dell ColorTrack "
"Tray Settings "
"Tray 1 Paper Type "
"Tray 1 Paper Size "
"Tray 1 Custom Size - Y "
"Tray 1 Custom Size - X "
"Tray 2 Paper Type "
*5
"Tray 2 Paper Size "
*5
"Tray 2 Custom Size - Y "
*5
"Tray 2 Custom Size - X "
*5
"MPF Mode "
"Display Popup "
"MPF Paper Type "
"MPF Paper Size "
"MPF Custom Size - Y "
"MPF Custom Size - X "
*1 This item is only available when the RAM disk is set to on.
*2 This item is only available when the optional multi protocol card is installed.
*3 This item is only available when the optional wireless printer adapter is installed.
*4 This item is only available with the printer using the postscript driver.
*5 This item is only available when the optional 550-sheet feeder 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:
Cyan Cartridge Level
Magenta Cartridge Level
Yellow Cartridge Level
Black Cartridge Level
Displays the percent of toner remaining in each print cartridge. When a
cartridge is empty, a message appears. The text Print Cartridge is
linked to the Dell Printer Supplies website.
Consumables
Status
n%
Indicates the toner remaining in each print cartridge as %. "n" is a
number.
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 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 of the paper tray.
Cover
Status
Closed
Indicates that the cover is closed.
Open
Indicates that the cover is open.
Printer Type
Displays the type of printing for the printer. Color Laser is displayed
normally.
Printing Speed
Displays the printing speed for the printer.
Printer Events
Purpose:
When printer faults occur such as running out of paper or running out of print cartridge , 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.
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 the Job List and Completed Jobs pages. 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. Click the Refresh button to update the screen.
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. Up to the last 22 print jobs are displayed. Click the Refresh button to
update the screen.
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 number of pages in the print job.
No. of Sheets
Displays the number of sheets in the print 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 and Reports pages.
Menu Settings
Purpose:
To display the current settings of the operator panel menus.
Values:
System Settings
Power Saver
Timer Mode 1
*1
Displays the amount of time before the printer enters the power
saver timer mode 1 after it finishes a print job.
Power Saver
Timer Mode 2
*1
Displays the amount of time before the printer enters the power
saver timer mode 2 after it finishes a print job.
Alert Tone
Displays whether the printer sounds an alarm when an error
occurs.
Time-Out
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.
Print ID
Displays a location where the user ID is printed.
Print Text
Displays whether the printer outputs PDL data, which is not
supported by the printer, as text when the printer receives it.
Banner Sheet
Insert Position
Displays the position of banner sheet.
Banner Sheet
Specify 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 256 MB, or higher, 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.
mm/inch
Displays the measurement unit on the operator panel screen.
Parallel Settings
ECP
Displays the ECP communication mode of the parallel interface.
Adobe Protocol
Displays PostScript communication protocol for each interface.
Network Settings
Adobe Protocol
Displays PostScript communication protocol for each interface.
USB Settings
Adobe Protocol
Displays PostScript communication protocol for each interface.
PCL Settings
Paper Tray
Displays the input tray.
Paper Size
Displays the default paper size.
Custom Size - Y
Displays the length of paper.
Custom Size - X
Displays the width of paper.
Orientation
Displays how text and graphics are oriented on the page.
2 Sided
Displays whether to do duplexing as the default for all print
jobs.This item is only available when the optional duplexer is
installed.
Font
Displays the default font from the registered fonts in the printer.
Symbol Set
Displays a symbol set for a specified font.
Font Size
Displays the font size for scalable typographic fonts.
Font Pitch
Displays the font pitch for scalable monospaced fonts.
Form Line
Displays the number of characters in a line.
Quantity
Displays the number of copies you want for the printer default
value.
Image
Enhancement
Displays whether to perform the image enhancement feature.
Hex Dump
Displays whether the Hex Dump feature is on or off.
Draft Mode
Displays whether to print in the draft mode.
Line Termination
Displays whether to set the line termination.
Default Color
Displays the color mode setting.
PS Settings
PS Error Report
Displays whether the printer outputs error contents for a
PostScript error.
PS Job Time-Out
Displays the execution time for one PostScript job.
Paper Select
Mode
Displays the tray that is selected in the PostScript printing.
Panel Settings
Panel Lock
Displays whether the panel is locked by a password.
Paper Density
Plain
Displays the paper density for the plain paper.
Label
Displays the paper density for the label.
Adjust BTR
Plain
Displays the voltage settings of the transfer roller for plain
paper.
Plain Thick
Displays the voltage settings of the transfer roller for thick plain
paper.
Transparency
Displays the voltage settings of the transfer roller for
transparencies.
Covers
Displays the voltage settings of the transfer roller for cover
paper.
Covers Thick
Displays the voltage settings of the transfer roller for thick cover
paper.
Label
Displays the voltage settings of the transfer roller for labels.
Coated
Displays the voltage settings of the transfer roller for coated
paper.
Coated Thick
Displays the voltage settings of the transfer roller for thick
coated paper.
Envelope
Displays the voltage settings of the transfer roller for envelopes.
Recycled
Displays the voltage settings of the transfer roller for recycled
paper.
JPN Coated
Displays the voltage settings of the transfer roller for Japanese
coated paper.
JPN Postcard
Displays the voltage settings of the transfer roller for Japanese
postcards.
Adjust Fuser
Plain
Displays the temperature settings of the fuser for plain paper.
Plain Thick
Displays the temperature settings of the fuser for thick plain
paper.
Transparency
Displays the temperature settings of the fuser for
transparencies.
Covers
Displays the temperature settings of the fuser for cover paper.
Covers Thick
Displays the temperature settings of the fuser for thick cover
paper.
Label
Displays the temperature settings of the fuser for labels.
Coated
Displays the temperature settings of the fuser for coated paper.
Coated Thick
Displays the temperature settings of the fuser for thick coated
paper.
Envelope
Displays the temperature settings of the fuser for envelopes.
Recycled
Displays the temperature settings of the fuser for recycled
paper.
JPN Coated
Displays the temperature settings of the fuser for Japanese
coated paper.
JPN Postcard
Displays the temperature settings of the fuser for Japanese
postcards.
Auto Registration
Adjustment
Auto
Registration
Adjustment
Displays whether to adjust the color registration automatically.
Non-Dell Toner
Non-Dell Toner
Displays whether to use a refilled print cartridge.
Web Link
Customization
Select Reorder
URL
Displays the URL that Order Supplies at links to in the left
frame.
Regular
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna
Premier
http://premier.dell.com
Tray Settings
Tray 1 Paper
Type
Displays the type of paper loaded in the standard 250-sheet tray
Tray 1 Paper
Size
Displays the size of paper loaded in the standard 250-sheet tray
Tray 1 Custom
Size - Y
Displays the length of paper loaded in the standard 250-sheet
tray.
Tray 1 Custom
Size - X
Displays the width of paper loaded in the standard 250-sheet
tray.
Tray 2 Paper
Type
Displays the type of paper loaded in the optional 550-sheet
feeder.
Tray 2 Paper
Size
Displays the size of paper loaded in the standard 550-sheet
feeder
Tray 2 Custom
Size - Y
Displays the length of paper loaded in the optional feeder.
Tray 2 Custom
Size - X
Displays the width of paper loaded in the optional feeder.
MPF Mode
Displays the paper size and type when paper is loaded in the
multipurpose feeder.
Display Popup
Displays a popup menu when paper is loaded in the
multipurpose feeder.
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.
MPF Custom Size
- Y
Displays the length of paper loaded in the multipurpose feeder.
MPF Custom Size
- X
Displays the width of paper loaded in the multipurpose feeder.
*1 All changes made on the Printer Settings , Copy Printer Settings , Dell ColorTrack , and Tray
Settings menus on the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool are discarded if they are made while the
printer in power saver mode. Exit the mode to change the settings.
Reports
Purpose:
To print various types of reports and lists.
Values:
Printer Settings
Click the Start button to print the printer settings page.
Panel Settings
Click the Start button to print the panel settings page.
PCL Fonts List
Click the Start button to print the PCL fonts list.
PCL Macro List
Click the Start button to print the PCL Macro list.
Job History
Click the Start button to print the job history report.
Error History
Click the Start button to print the error history report.
PS Fonts List
Click the Start button to print the PS fonts list.
Print Meter
Click the Start button to print the print volume report.
Color Test Page
Click the Start button to print the color test page.
Stored Documents
Click the Start button to print the stored documents list.
This item is only available when the Ram disk is set to on.
Printer Settings
The Printer Settings tab includes System Settings , Parallel Settings , Network Settings, USB
Settings , PCL Settings , PS Settings , and Panel Settings pages.
System Settings
Purpose:
To configure the basic printer settings.
Values:
Power Saver Timer
Mode 1
Specifies the amount of time before the printer enters the power saver timer mode
1 after it finishes a print job in minutes between 5 and 60.
Power Saver Timer
Mode 2
Specifies the amount of time before the printer enters the power saver timer mode
2 after it finishes a print job in minutes between 1 and 6.
Alert Tone
Specifies whether the printer sounds an alarm when an error occurs.
Time-Out
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.
Print ID
Specifies a location where the user ID is printed.
Print Text
Specifies whether the printer outputs PDL data, which is not supported by the
printer, as text when the printer receives it.
Banner Sheet
Insert Position
Specifies the position of banner sheet.
Banner Sheet
Specify 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 256 MB, or higher, 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.
mm/inch
Specifies the measurement unit on the operator panel screen as either mm or
inches.
Parallel Settings
Purpose:
To configure the parallel interface.
Values:
ECP
Specifies the ECP communication mode of the parallel interface.
Adobe Protocol
Specifies PostScript communication protocol for each interface.
Network Settings
Purpose:
To Specify the PostScript communication protocol for this printer.
Values:
Adobe Protocol
Specifies PostScript communication protocol for each interface.
USB Settings
Purpose:
To change printer settings affecting a USB port.
Values:
Adobe Protocol
Specifies PostScript communication protocol for each interface.
PCL Settings
Purpose:
To change printer settings that only affect jobs using the PCL emulation printer language.
Values:
Paper Tray
Specifies the input tray.
Paper Size
Specifies the default paper size.
Custom Size - Y
Specifies the length of paper. The available range is from 98 mm (3.89 in.) to 355 mm
(13.98 in.).
Custom Size - X
Specifies the width of paper. The available range is from 77 mm (3.03 in.) to 220 mm
(8.66 in.).
Orientation
Specifies how text and graphics are oriented on the page.
2 Sided
Sets duplexing as the default for all print jobs. This item is only available when the
optional duplexer is installed.
Font
Specifies the default font from the registered fonts in the printer.
Symbol Set
Specifies a symbol set for a specified font.
Font Size
Specifies the font size for scalable typographic fonts.
Font Pitch
Specifies the font pitch for scalable monospaced fonts.
Form Line
Specifies the number of characters in a line.
Quantity
Sets the number of copies you want for the printer default value.
Image
Enhancement
Specifies whether to perform the image enhancement feature.
Hex Dump
Specifies whether to help isolate the source of a print job problem. With Hex Dump
selected, all data sent to the printer is printed in hexadecimal and character
representation. Control codes are not executed.
Draft Mode
Specifies whether to print in the draft mode.
Line
Termination
Sets the line termination.
Default Color
Specifies the color mode to Color or Black . This setting is used when the color
printing mode setting is not specified for the print job that is sent to the printer.
PS Settings
Purpose:
To change printer settings that only affect jobs using the PostScript emulation printer language.
Values:
PS Error Report
Specifies whether the printer outputs error contents for a PostScript error.
PS Job Time-Out
Specifies the execution time for one PostScript job.
Paper Select Mode
Specifies the way to select the tray for the PostScript mode.
Panel 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.
New 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
The Printer Maintenance tab includes Paper Density , Adjust BTR , Adjust Fuser , Auto Registration
Adjustment , Color Registration Adjustments , Adjust Altitude , Reset Defaults , Clear Storage ,
Non-Dell Toner , Initialize PrintMeter , and Web Link Customization pages.
Paper Density
Purpose:
To specify the paper density.
Values:
Plain
Light
Normal
Label
Light
Normal
Adjust BTR
Purpose:
To specify the reference voltage settings for the transfer roller.
Values:
Plain
Sets the reference voltage settings for the transfer roller for plain paper.
Plain Thick
Sets the reference voltage settings for the transfer roller for thick plain paper.
Transparency
Sets the reference voltage settings for the transfer roller for transparencies.
Covers
Sets the reference voltage settings for the transfer roller for cover paper.
Covers Thick
Sets the reference voltage settings for the transfer roller for thick cover paper.
Label
Sets the reference voltage settings for the transfer roller for labels.
Coated
Sets the reference voltage settings for the transfer roller for coated paper.
Coated Thick
Sets the reference voltage settings for the transfer roller for thick coated paper.
Envelope
Sets the reference voltage settings for the transfer roller for envelopes.
Recycled
Sets the reference voltage settings of the transfer roller for recycled paper.
JPN Coated
Sets the reference voltage settings of the transfer roller for Japanese coated paper.
JPN Postcard
Sets the reference voltage settings of the transfer roller for Japanese postcards.
Adjust Fuser
Purpose:
To specify the temperature settings value for the fuser.
Values:
Plain
Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for plain paper.
Plain Thick
Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for thick plain paper.
Transparency
Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for transparencies.
Covers
Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for cover paper.
Covers Thick
Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for thick cover paper.
Label
Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for labels.
Coated
Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for coated paper.
Coated Thick
Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for thick coated paper.
Envelope
Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for envelopes.
Recycled
Sets the temperature settings of the fuser for recycled paper.
JPN Coated
Sets the temperature settings of the fuser for Japanese coated paper.
JPN Postcard
Sets the temperature settings of the fuser for Japanese postcards.
Auto Registration Adjustment
Purpose:
Specifies whether to adjust the color registration automatically.
Values:
Auto Registration Adjustment
Specifies whether to adjust the color registration automatically.
Color Registration Adjustments
Purpose:
To print the color registration chart and to adjust the color registration by using the chart.
This function is required after the printer is set up or moved.
Values:
Auto Correct
Click Start to adjust color registration automatically.
Color Regi Chart
Click Start to print the color registration chart.
Enter Number
Yellow
Specifies the values that are found in the color registration chart.
Magenta
Cyan
Adjust Altitude
Purpose:
To adjust the height of the installation location of the printer.
Values:
0 meter
Select the value close to the height of the installation location of the printer.
1000 meters
2000 meters
3000 meters
Reset Defaults
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.
Values:
Reset Defaults and restart printer.
Click Start to initialize the NVM memory.
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 RAM disk is set to 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 print cartridge or not. When this setting is on, you can use print
cartridges provided by other companies.
Values:
NonDell
Toner
Overrides factory print cartridge setting.
Non-Dell-brand print cartridges may disable some printer features, reduce print quality and
reduce the reliability of your printer. Dell recommends only new Dell-brand print cartridges for
your printer. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for problems caused by using accessories,
parts, or components not supplied by Dell.
Initialize PrintMeter
Purpose:
To initialize the print meter of the printer. Executing this function restarts the printer.
Values:
Initialize PrintMeter
Click Start to initialize the print meter.
Web Link Customization
Purpose:
To configure the link used for ordering supplies.
Values:
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