Dell 5100cn User Manual

Dell Laser Printer 5100cn User's Guide

NOTE: Your printer allows for a maximum of 4 trays

Finding Information
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
About Your Printer
Installing the Toner Cartridges and Imaging Drum
Connecting Your Printer
Enterprise Console Management Modules
Installing the Optional Tray Module and Installing Cards
Print Media Guidelines
Loading Print Media
Operator Panel
Printer Settings
Understanding Printer Menus
Understanding Your Printer Software
Printing
Setting Up for Shared Printing
Understanding Fonts
Understanding Printer Messages
Clearing Jams
Troubleshooting
Maintaining Your Printer
Removing Options
Printer Specifications
Printing With UX Filter (UNIX/Linux)
Printing With CUPS (Linux)
Safety and Regulatory Information
Appendix

For information on other documentation included with your printer, see "Finding Information."

1

Optional 500-sheet tray module

2

Optional 1000-sheet tray module

(standard 500-sheet tray, optional 500-sheet tray
module, and optional 1000-sheet tray module).

3

Standard 500-sheet tray

4

Multipurpose feeder

5

Front latch

6

Printer

7

Side button

8

Front cover

NOTE: The front cover opens by pushing the front

latch up.

9

Outer Front Cover

NOTE: The outer front cover opens by pushing the

side button.

To order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from Dell:

1. Double-click the icon on your desktop.

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

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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United States and other countries; Red Hat and RPM are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat Inc. in the
United States and other countries; Linux is a trademark or registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States
and other countries; The Common UNIX Printing System, CUPS, and the CUPS logo are the trademarks of Easy Software
Products; ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR
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Finding Information

What are you looking
for?

· Drivers for my printer

· My User's Guide

· Safety information

· How to use my printer

· Warranty information

Find it here

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.

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

Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide:

Express Service Code
and Service Tag number

Setup diagram

-

User Settings

- Configuration

- Trouble Shooting Instructions

- Others
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:

1. Press Menu.

2. Press

3. Press

4. Printer Settings is displayed. Press

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 "

Use the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool for:

until Configure appears, and then press or .

until Reports appears, and then press or .

.

Assign an IP Address."

Printer Status

Get immediate feedback on printer supply status. When toner is running low, click the Order Supplies link on 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 e-mail 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 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.

For Netscape Communicator 7.1

Setting Up the Display Language

1. Select Preferences from Edit on the menu bar.

2. Select Languages under the Navigator group.

3. Specify the display language in order of preference in the Language in order of preference list.

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

1. Select Preferences from Edit on the menu bar.

2. Select Proxies under Advanced of the Navigator group.

3. 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.

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

1. Select Internet Options from Tools on the menu bar.

2. Select Languages in the General tab.

3. Specify the display language in order of preference in the Language in order of preference list.

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

1. Select Internet Options from Tools on the menu bar.

2. Select Proxy server under LAN Settings in the Connections tab.

3. Do either of the following.

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.

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 Laser
Printer
5100cn

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

Contact
Person:

Displays the printer product name.

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

Print Server Settings page.

Printer
Console

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

Printer
Bitmap

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.

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 Settings 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 Information menu.
Tray Settings Links to the Tray Settings menu.
E-Mail Alert Links to the E-Mail Alert menu.
Set Password Links to the Set Password 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.

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 "

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.

Details of Menu Items."

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 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 "
information.

Set Password" for more

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"

"

Parallel Settings"

"

Network Settings"

"

USB Settings"

"

PCL Settings"

"

PS Settings"

"

Security Settings"

"

Printer Maintenance" "Paper Density Settings"

"

BTR Adjustments (Transfer Roller Adjustments)"

"

Fuser Adjustments"

"

Auto Registration Adjustments"

"

Color Registration Adjustments"

"

Developer Cleaning"

"

Init NVRAM"

"

"Clear Storage"

"Format HDD"
"Non-Dell Toner"

Print Server Settings" "Print Server Reports" "Print Server Setup Page"

"

"NetWare Setup Page"
"E-Mail Alert Setup Page"

*1

*2

*3

"Print Server Settings" "Basic Information"

"Port Settings"

TCP/IP"

"

NetWare"

"

*3

"SMB"

"AppleTalk"
"E-Mail Alert"

SNMP"

"

Other Features" "Set Password"

"

Reset Print Server"

"

Copy Printer Settings" "Copy Printer Settings"

"

Copy Printer Settings Report"

"

Tray Settings"

"

*1 This item is only available when the RAM Disk is set to on or the optional hard drive is installed.

*2 This item is only available when the optional hard drive is installed.

*3 This item is only available when the optional multi protocol card is installed.

*3

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

Capacity Displays the maximum capacity status of the paper tray.
Size Displays the size of paper in the tray.

Indicates that there is no paper in the tray.

Output Tray Status OK Indicates that the tray is available.

Full Indicates that the tray is not available.

Cover Status Closed Indicates that the cover is closed.

Printer Type Displays the type of printing for your printer. Color Laser is displayed normally.
Printing Speed Displays the printing speed for your printer.

Capacity Displays the maximum capacity status of the paper tray.

Open Indicates that the cover is open.

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. Up to the last 22 print jobs are displayed.

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
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

Panel
Language

Auto Log Print Displays whether the printer outputs logs automatically.
ID Print Displays a location where the user ID is printed.
Text Print Displays whether the printer outputs PDL data, which is not supported by the

Banner Sheet
Position

Banner Sheet
Input Tray

RAM Disk Displays whether to allocate memory to the RAM Disk file system for the Secure

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

data from the computer.
Displays the language of the text on the operator panel screen.

printer, as text when the printer receives it.
Displays the position of banner sheet.

Displays the tray in which the banner sheet is loaded.

Print and Proof Print features.
This item is only available when the 256 MB, or higher, optional memory card is
installed, and also when the optional hard disk is not 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.

Parallel
Settings

Network
Settings

USB Settings Adobe Protocol Displays PostScript communication protocol for each interface.

ECP Displays the ECP communication mode of the parallel interface.
Adobe Protocol Displays PostScript communication protocol for each interface.
Adobe Protocol Displays PostScript communication protocol for each interface.

PCL Settings Input Tray Displays the input tray.

Paper Size Displays the default paper size.
Orientation Displays how text and graphics are oriented on the page.
Duplex Print Displays whether to do duplexing as the default for all print jobs.
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

Hex Dump Displays whether the Hex Dump feature is on or off.
Draft Mode Displays whether to print in the draft mode.

Line
Termination

Color Mode Displays the color mode setting.

PS Settings PS Error

Report

PS Job
Timeout

Paper Select
Mode

Security
Settings

Paper Density
Settings

Panel Lock Displays whether the panel is locked by a password.

Plain 1 Displays the paper density for the plain paper.
Label Displays the paper density for the label.

Displays whether to perform the image enhancement feature.

Displays whether to set the line termination.

Displays whether the printer outputs error contents for a PostScript error.

Displays the execution time for one PostScript job.

Displays the tray that is selected in the PostScript printing.

BTR
Adjustments
(Transfer
Roller
Adjustments)

Fuser
Adjustments

Plain 1 Displays the voltage settings of the second transfer roller for plain paper 1.
Plain 2 Displays the voltage settings of the transfer roller for plain paper 2.
Transparency Displays the voltage settings of the transfer roller for transparencies.
Covers 1 Displays the voltage settings of the transfer roller for cover 1.
Covers 2 Displays the voltage settings of the transfer roller for cover 2.
Label Displays the voltage settings of the transfer roller for labels.
Coated 1 Displays the voltage settings of the transfer roller for coated paper 1.
Coated 2 Displays the voltage settings of the transfer roller for coated paper 2.
Envelope Displays the voltage settings of the transfer roller for envelopes.
Plain 1 Displays the temperature settings of the fuser for plain paper 1.
Plain 2 Displays the temperature settings of the fuser for plain paper 2.
Transparency Displays the temperature settings of the fuser for transparencies.

Covers 1 Displays the temperature settings of the fuser for covers 1.

Covers 2 Displays the temperature settings of the fuser for covers 2.
Label Displays the temperature settings of the fuser for labels.
Coated 1 Displays the temperature settings of the fuser for coated paper 1.
Coated 2 Displays the temperature settings of the fuser for coated paper 2.
Envelope Displays the temperature settings of the fuser for envelopes.

Auto
Registration
Adjustments

Non-Dell Toner Non-Dell Toner Displays whether to use a refilled toner cartridge.

Tray Settings Tray 1 Paper

Reports

Purpose:

Auto
Registration
Adjustments

Type

Tray 2 Paper
Type

Tray 3 Paper
Type

Tray 4 Paper
Type

MPF Paper
Type

MPF Paper Size Displays the size of paper loaded in the multipurpose feeder.

Displays whether to adjust the color registration automatically.

Displays the type of paper loaded in the standard 500-sheet tray.

Displays the type of paper loaded in the optional 500-sheet tray or 1000-sheet
tray module.

Displays the type of paper loaded in the optional 1000-sheet tray module.

Displays the type of paper loaded in the optional 1000-sheet tray module.

Displays the type of paper loaded in the multipurpose feeder.

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.
PCL Fonts List Click Start button to print the PCL Fonts List.
Job History Click Start button to print the Job History page.
Error Log Click Start button to print the Error Log page.
PS Fonts List Click Start button to print the PS Fonts List.
Stored Documents Click Start button to print the Documents page.

This item is only available when the RAM Disk is set to on or the optional hard drive is installed.

Printer Settings

The Printer Settings tab includes Basic Settings, Parallel Settings, Network Settings, USB Settings, PCL
Settings, PS Settings, and Security Settings pages.

Basic Settings

Purpose:

To configure the basic printer settings.

Values:

Power Saver
Time

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.

Panel
Language

Auto Log Print Specifies whether the printer outputs logs automatically.
ID Print Specifies a location where the user ID is printed.
Text Print Specifies whether the printer outputs PDL data, which is not supported by the printer, as text when

Banner Sheet
Position

Banner Sheet
Input Tray

RAM Disk Specifies whether to allocate memory to the RAM Disk file system for the Secure Print and Store Print

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

When this timeout expires, the print job is canceled.
Determine the language of the text on the operator panel screen.

the printer receives it.
Specifies the position of banner sheet.

Specifies the tray in which the banner sheet is loaded.

features.
This item is only available when the 256 MB, or higher, optional memory card is installed, and also
when the optional hard disk is not installed.

Substitute
Tray

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.

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:

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:

Input Tray Specifies the input tray.
Paper Size Specifies the default paper size.
Orientation Specifies how text and graphics are oriented on the page.
Duplex Print Sets duplexing as the default for all print jobs.
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

Hex Dump Specifies whether to help isolate the source of a print job problem. With Hex Dump selected, all data

Draft Mode Specifies whether to print in the draft mode.

Specifies whether to perform the image enhancement feature.

sent to the printer is printed in hexadecimal and character representation. Control codes are not
executed.

Line
Termination

Color Mode Specifies the color mode to Color or Black. This setting is used when the color printing mode setting is

PS Settings

Purpose:

To change printer settings that only affect jobs using the PostScript emulation printer language.

Values:

Sets the line termination.

not specified for the print job that is sent to the printer.

PS Error
Report

Specifies whether the printer outputs error contents for a PostScript error.

PS Job
Timeout

Init PS Disk Erases the PS fonts stored on the optional hard drive. This item is only available when the optional

Paper Select
Mode

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.

Specifies the execution time for one PostScript job.

hard drive is installed.
Specifies the way to select the tray for the PostScript mode.

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, Transfer Roller Adjustments, Fuser Adjustments,
Auto Registration Adjustments, Color Registration Adjustments, Developer Cleaning, Init NVRAM, Clear
Storage, Format HDD 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 (Transfer Roller Adjustments)

Purpose:

To specify the reference voltage settings for the transfer roller.

Values:

Plain 1 Sets the reference voltage settings for the transfer roller for plain paper 1.
Plain 2 Sets the reference voltage settings for the transfer roller for plain paper 2.
Transparency Sets the reference voltage settings for the transfer roller for transparencies.
Covers 1 Sets the reference voltage settings for the transfer roller for covers 1.
Covers 2 Sets the reference voltage settings for the transfer roller for covers 2.
Label Sets the reference voltage settings for the transfer roller for labels.
Coated 1 Sets the reference voltage settings for the transfer roller for coated paper 1.
Coated 2 Sets the reference voltage settings for the transfer roller for coated paper 2.
Envelope Sets the reference voltage settings for the transfer roller for envelopes.

Fuser Adjustments

Purpose:

To specify the temperature settings value for the fuser.

Values:

Plain 1 Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for plain paper 1.
Plain 2 Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for plain paper 2.
Transparency Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for transparencies.
Covers 1 Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for cover 1.
Covers 2 Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for cover 2.
Label Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for labels.
Coated 1 Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for coated paper 1.
Coated 2 Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for coated paper 2.
Envelope Sets the temperature settings for the fuser for envelopes.

Auto Registration Adjustments

Purpose:

Specifies whether to adjust the color registration automatically.

Values:

Auto Registration Adjustments 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 setup or moved.

Values:

Auto Correct Click Start to adjust color registration automatically.
Correction Chart Click Start to print the color registration chart.
Enter Number Cyan Specifies the values that are found in the color registration chart.

Magenta

Yellow

Developer Cleaning

Purpose:

While printing is repeated, one color toner may be mixed in another color toner in the developer. When this occurs, use
this feature.
Using this feature consumes some toner.

Values:

Yellow Click the Start button to clean the developer.

Magenta

Cyan

Black

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 or the optional hard drive.
This item is onlyavailable when the RAM Disk is set to on or the optional hard drive is installed.

Values:

Clear Storage Click Start to clear all files stored in the RAM Disk or the optional hard drive.

Format HDD

Purpose:

To format the optional hard drive. All fonts, forms and files for Secure Print and Proof Print stored in the optional hard
drive are cleared. The data relating to PostScript isn't cleared. To clear the data relating to Post Script, refer to "

Disk". This item is only available when the optional hard drive is installed.

Values:

Format HDD Click Start to format the optional hard drive.

Non-Dell Toner

Purpose:

Init PS

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, NetWare 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 and the duplex

settings.

Current Ethernet
Settings

MAC Address Displays the printer's MAC address.

TCP/IP
Settings

DNS Current DNS Server

WINS*

1

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.

Address
WINS Mode Displays the settings for the WINS Address Mode.
WINS Primary Server Displays the primary WINS server address.

Displays the current Ethernet settings.

Displays the DNS server address.

WINS Secondary Server Displays the secondary WINS 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.

IPP*

1

Port Status Displays the port status.

Printer URI Displays the printer URI.

Connection Time-Out Displays the connection timeout period.
Port Number Displays the port number.
Maximum Sessions Displays the maximum number of connections received simultaneously by

the client.

HTTP Port Status Displays the port status.

Port Number Displays the port number.

Simultaneous

Displays the number of connections received simultaneously by the client.

Connections
Connection Time-Out Displays the connection timeout period.

FTP Port Status Displays the port status.

Connection Time-Out Displays the connection timeout period.

SMB*

1

Port Status Displays the port status.
Host Name Displays the host name.
Workgroup Displays the workgroup name.
Maximum Sessions Displays the maximum sessions.
Unicode Support Displays the status of the Unicode Support feature.
Auto Master Mode Displays the status of the Auto Master Mode feature.
Encrypt Password Displays the status of the Encrypt Password feature.
Job Time-Out Displays the timeout period.
Connection Time-Out Displays the connection timeout period.

1

AppleTalk*

Port Status Displays the port status.
Printer Displays the printer name used in AppleTalk.
AppleTalk Zone Displays the AppleTalk zone name.
AppleTalk Type Displays the AppleTalk type.

SNMP Agent Port Status Displays the port status.

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

Trap Notification
(IPX)*

1

Displays the status of the Trap Notification (IPX) 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.

*1 An optional multi protocol card is required to use.

NetWare Setup Page

Purpose:

To verify the current settings of IPX/SPX and Netware. 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:

IPX/SPX Settings Frame Type Displays the active frame type.

Current Frame Type Displays the current frame type.
Network Address Displays the IPX network address.

NetWare Port Status Displays the port status.

Device Name Displays the printer name.
Active Mode Displays the current mode for Active Mode.
Tree Name Displays the tree name.
Context Name Displays the context name of the Print Server Object.
File Server Name Displays the file server name.
Print Server Name Displays the print server name.
Polling Interval Displays the time interval.
Receive Time-Out Displays the timeout period to confirm data has been received.
NCP Packet Burst Displays the status, and whether to use NCP packet burst.
Status Information Displays messages according to the conditions of the printer.
Logical Printer Number Displays the printer number during RPrinter Mode.

NOTE: An optional multi protocol card is required to display the NetWare Setup Page.

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

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

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

Paper Handling
Alerts

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

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

List 2

Paper Handling
Alerts

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

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

Print Server Settings

The Print Server Settings tab includes Basic Information, Port Settings, TCP/IP, NetWare, SMB, AppleTalk, E­Mail Alert, and SNMP pages.

Basic Information

Purpose:

To configure the printer's basic information.

Values:

System
Settings

EWS
Settings

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:

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

Asset Tag
Number

Auto Refresh On Refreshes the contents of the status display pages automatically.

Auto Refresh
Interval

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

Specifies the asset tag number.

Off Does not refresh the status display pages automatically.

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

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
Half-Duplex

10BASE-T
Full-Duplex

100BASE-TX
Half-Duplex

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

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

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

100BASE-TX

Full-Duplex

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

Port
Settings

Current Ethernet
Settings

Displays the current settings of Ethernet.

MAC Address Displays the printer's MAC address.
LPD Select the check box to enable the LPD.
Port9100 Select the check box to enable the Port9100.

IPP*

1

Select the check box to enable the IPP port.

FTP Select the check box to enable the FTP port.

SMB*

1

Select the check box to enable the SMB.
You can also configure the transport protocol to be used. TCP/IP and NetBEUI
can be selected simultaneously as the transport protocol.

NetWare*

AppleTalk*

1

1

Select the check box to enable the NetWare port.

Select the check box to enable the AppleTalk 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 and IPX can be
selected simultaneously as the transport protocol.
IPX is only available when the multi protocol card is installed.

*1 An optional multi protocol card is required to use.

NOTE: The settings in the Port Settings item will be 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 will

remain valid if no entry is made.

IP

AutoIP Automatically sets the IP address.

Address
Mode

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

Enables the IP address set in IP Address.

Set

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 three-digits.

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.

1

WINS*

WINS Mode Select the check box to get the WINS server address automatically from the DHCP

server.

WINS Primary
Server

Sets WINS server 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 three-digits.

WINS Secondary
Server

Sets a back up WINS server 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 three-digits.

LPD Connection Time-

Sets the connection timeout period from 1 to 1000 seconds.

Out
IP Filter To set the IP Filter settings, click IP Filter. The "

Port9100 Port Number Sets the port number from 9000 to 9999.

Connection Time-

Sets the connection timeout period between 1 and 1000 seconds.

Out
IP Filter To set the IP Filter settings, click IP Filter. The "

1

IPP*

Printer URI Displays the printer URI.

Connection Time-

Sets the connection timeout period from 1 to 1000 seconds.

Out
Port Number Displays the port number for receiving requests from the client.

IP Filter" page is displayed.

IP Filter" page is displayed.

Maximum

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

Sessions

HTTP Port Number Sets the port number to 80 and 9000 to 9999.

Simultaneous

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

Connections

Connection Time-

Sets the connection timeout period from 1 to 255 seconds.

Out

FTP Password Sets whether to enable or disable the password. And also specifies the password

value up to seven characters.

Connection Time-

Sets the connection timeout period from 1 to 1000 seconds.

Out

*1 An optional multi protocol card is required to use.

NetWare

Purpose:

To configure detailed settings for IPX/SPX and NetWare.

Values:

IPX/SPX Frame

Type

Auto Specifies the active frame type automatically.

EthernetIISelects Ethernet II frame type.

Ethernet

802.3

Selects IEEE802.3 frame type.

NetWare

Ethernet

Selects IEEE802.2 frame type.

802.2

Ethernet

Selects SNAP frame type.

SNAP

Current Frame

Displays the current frame type.

Type
Network Address Displays the IPX network address.

1

Device Name*

Specifies the printer name up to 47 alphanumeric characters.
For PServer Mode, set the Print Server Name (Print Server Object Name). For RPrinter
Mode, set the Remote Printer Name (Printer Name in Bindery and Printer Object Name
in Directory). The original setting remains valid if no input is made.

Active
Mode

Bindery:
PServer

Selects this option when using Directory: PServer Mode in Bindery: PServer Mode.

Mode

Bindery:
RPrinter

Selects this option when using Directory: RPrinter Mode in Bindery: PServer
Mode.

Mode

Directory:
PServer

Selects this option when using Directory: PServer Mode in Bindery: RPrinter
Mode.

Mode

Directory:
RPrinter

Selects this option when using Directory: RPrinter Mode in Bindery: RPrinter
Mode.

Mode

Tree Name*

1

Specifies the tree name up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Configure this item only
when Directory: PServer Mode or Directory: RPrinter Mode is selected.

Context Name Specifies the context name of the Print Server Object up to 255 alphanumeric

characters. Configure this item only when Directory: PServer Mode or Directory:

RPrinter Mode is selected.

File Server
Name*

1

Print Server
Name*

1

Specifies the file server name up to 47 alphanumeric characters. Configure this item
only when Bindery: PServer Mode or Bindery: RPrinter Mode is selected.

Specifies the print server name up to 47 alphanumeric characters. Configure this item
only when Bindery: RPrinter Mode or Directory: RPrinter Mode is selected.

Polling Interval Sets the time interval from when print data enters the print queue until printing starts.

The setting range is from 1 to 1000 seconds. The original setting remains valid if no
input is made. Configure this item only when Bindery: PServer Mode or Directory:

PServer Mode is selected.

Receive Time-Out Sets the timeout period that confirms data has been received. The setting range is

from 1 to 1000 seconds.

NCP

On Uses NCP packet burst.

Packet
Burst

Off Does not use NCP packet burst.

Password Sets the print server password up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Configure this item

only when Bindery: PServer Mode or Directory: PServer Mode is selected.

Confirm Password Allows you to confirm the configured password by re-entering the same password.

Status

Displays the messages according to the conditions of the printer.

Information

Logical Printer
Number

Displays the printer number during Bindery: RPrinter Mode or Directory: RPrinter

.

Mode

*1 The following are illegal characters: semicolon (;), colon (:), asterisk (*), question mark (?), period (.), comma (,),

yen mark (¥), back slash (\), double quotation ("), comparison symbols (< >), brackets ([ ]), operation symbols (+, =, or
~), pipe (|), slash (/), and space ( ).

NOTE: The settings in the NetWare page will be valid only when NetWare or the printer is rebooted. Click the

Restart printer to apply new settings. button to apply new settings.

NOTE: An optional multi protocol card is required to display the NetWare page.

SMB

Purpose:

To configure detailed settings for SMB.

Values:

Host Name Specifies the host name up to 15 alphanumeric characters. The original setting will remain valid

if no input is made.

Workgroup Specifies the workgroup name up to 15 alphanumeric characters. The original setting will remain

valid if no input is made.

Administrator
Name

Administrator
Password

Confirm
Administrator
Password

Maximum Sessions Displays the maximum sessions.

Unicode
Support

Auto Master
Mode

Encrypt
Password

Job Time-Out Sets the timeout period from 60 to 3600 seconds.

Connection Time­Out

Specifies the administrator name up to 20 alphanumeric characters. The original setting will
remain valid if no input is made. The default name is admin.

Specifies the administrator password up to 14 alphanumeric characters. The original setting will
remain valid if no input is made. The default password is password.

Allows you to confirm the configured administrator password by re-entering the same password.

On Notifies the host name and workgroup name in Unicode characters.
Off Does not notify the host name and workgroup name in Unicode characters.
On Enable the Auto Master Mode.
Off Disable the Auto Master Mode.
On Encrypts the password.
Off Does not encrypt the password.

Sets the connection timeout period from 60 to 3600 seconds.

NOTE: The settings in the SMB page will be valid only when the printer is rebooted. Click the Restart printer to

apply new settings. button to apply new settings.

NOTE: An optional multi protocol card is required to display the SMB page.

AppleTalk

Purpose:

To configure the detailed settings for AppleTalk.

Values:

AppleTalk Printer Specifies the printer name in the AppleTalk network up to 32 alphanumeric characters and

symbol sets.

AppleTalk

Specifies the AppleTalk zone name up to 32 alphanumeric characters and symbol sets.

Zone

AppleTalk

Displays the AppleTalk type.

Type

NOTE: An optional multi protocol card is required to display the AppleTalk page.

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 Designates the reply e-mail address sent with each E-mail Alert.
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

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

List 1

Paper Handling

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

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

Select Alerts for

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

List 2

Paper Handling

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

Alerts
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

*1

only)

Community
Name

(Read/Write)

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

Specifies the community name to access (read and write) the data up to 31 alphanumeric
characters.

*1

The original setting will remain valid if no input is made. Characters entered for community Name in
previous settings will not be displayed on the screen. The default Read/Write Community is Public.

Community

Name (Trap)

Specifies the community name used for trap up to 31 alphanumeric characters.

192.168.100.10

255.255.255.255

*1

The original settings will remain valid if no input is made. Characters entered for Community Name
(Trap) in previous settings will not be 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.

Trap
Notification

*2

(IPX)

Authenticate

Select the check box to notify trap occurrence. In this case, specify the IPX address in the
nnnnnnnn.mmmmmmmmmmmm.llll format. IP network nnnnnnnn is a hexadecimal value between 0
and ffffffff, IPX node mmmmmmmmmmmm is a hexadecimal value between 0 and ffffffffffff and IPX
socket llll is a hexadecimal value between 0 and ffff.

Select the check box to notify Authenticate Error Trap.

Error Trap

*1 The default value of each items can be changed by using Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.
*2 An optional multi protocol card is required to use.

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

Permit Permits printing from specified network address.

Mode

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:

1. Click the first column of Access List row 1.

2. Enter "

" in the Address field and "

" in the Address Mask field.

3. Select Permit.

4. Click Apply New Settings.

Disabling Printing From a Specified User

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

Procedures:

1. Click the first column of Access List row 1.

2. Enter "192.168.100.10" in the Address field and "255.255.255.255" in the Address Mask field.

3. Select Reject.

4. Click the first column of Access List row 2.

5. Enter "0.0.0.0" in the Address field and "0.0.0.0" in the Address Mask field.

6. Select Permit.

7. Click Apply New Settings.

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:

1. Click the first column of the Access List row 1.

2. Enter "192.168.200.10" in the Address field and "255.255.255.255" in the Address Mask field.

3. Select Permit.

4. Click the first column of the Access List row 2.

5. Enter "192.168.200.0" in the Address field and "255.255.255.0" in the Address Mask field.

6. Select Reject.

7. Click the first column of the Access List row 3.

8. Enter "192.168.0.0" in the Address field and "255.255.0.0" in the Address Mask field.

9. Select Permit.

10. Click Apply New Settings.

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

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

Restart Printer Click the Start button to reboot printer.

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

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

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 standard 500-sheet tray.
Tray 2 Paper Type Sets the type of paper loaded in the optional 500-sheet tray or 1000-sheet tray module.
Tray 3 Paper Type Sets the type of paper loaded in the optional 1000-sheet tray module.
Tray 4 Paper Type Sets the type of paper loaded in the optional 1000-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 Laser Printer 5100cn, with an optional 500-sheet tray module and 1000­sheet tray module.

Standard
printer

1

Standard
500-sheet
tray

2

Multipurpose
feeder

3

Front latch

4

Operator
panel

5

Imaging
drum cover

6

Side button

NOTE: 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.

Leave enough room to open the printer trays, covers, and options. It is also important to allow space around the printer
for proper ventilation.

Printer with options

7

Optional 500-sheet tray module

8

Optional 1000-sheet tray module

NOTE: Your printer allows for a

maximum of 4 trays (standard 500­sheet tray, optional 500-sheet tray
module, and optional 1000-sheet
tray module).

Installing the Toner Cartridges and Imaging Drum

Installing the Toner Cartridge
Installing the Imaging Drum

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

your Owner's Manual.

Installing the Toner Cartridge

1. Remove the top cover.

2. Pull the toner seal for each toner cartridge straight up to remove it.

NOTE: Pull the toner seal straight up. Pulling the toner seal diagonally may tear the seal.

3. Replace the top cover by inserting its front side into the printer first.

Installing the Imaging Drum

CAUTION: Make sure nothing touches or scratches the surface of the light-sensitive drum surface

(green-colored roller) or the transfer roller (black-colored roller). Scratches, dirt, or oil from your
hands on the imaging drum or transfer roller may reduce the print quality.

1. Push the front latch up and fully open the front cover.

2. Push the button as shown in the following illustration and open the imaging drum cover.

3. Remove the protective cover from the imaging drum.

4. Holding the imaging drum by the handle with the flat part facing the back of the printer, align the plastic guides on
both sides of the imaging drum with the slots in front of the arrows on the printer. Gently lower the imaging drum
into the printer.

NOTICE: Lowering the cartridge into the printer without correctly aligning the rollers with the slots can damage the

cartridge.

NOTICE: Do not allow the surface covered with a protective sheet to come into contact with anything.

5. Pull the protective cover on the imaging drum straight up to remove it.

NOTICE: Do not touch the transfer roller (black-colored roller). Make sure that nothing touches or scratches the

roller surface. Scratches or oil from your hands on the roller deteriorates print quality.

6. Close the imaging drum cover.

7. Close the front cover.

Connecting Your Printer

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

Choosing the Right Cable

Your Dell Laser Printer 5100cn interconnection cable must meet the following requirements:

Connection Cable certification

Parallel Parallel IEEE 1284
USB USB 2.0
10/100Base-TX Ethernet CAT-5E

1

Parallel port

2

USB port

3

Ethernet port

Connecting the Printer Locally

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

Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Mac OS 9 or later
operating systems support USB connections. Some UNIX® and Linux® computers also support USB connections. See your

computer operating system documentation to see if your system supports USB.

To attach the printer to a computer:

1. Make sure the printer, computer, and any other attached devices are turned off and unplugged.

2. Connect the printer to the computer using a USB or parallel cable.

Connecting the Printer to the Network."

1

Parallel port

2

USB port

A USB/parallel port requires a USB/parallel cable. Be sure to match the USB/parallel symbol on the cable to the
USB/parallel symbol on the printer.

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

Turn On the Printer

1. 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.

2. Turn on the computer and the printer.

Connecting the Printer to the Network

To attach the printer to a network:

1. Make sure the printer, computer, and any other attached devices are turned off and unplugged.

2. 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.

1

Ethernet port

Turn On the Printer

1. 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.

2. Turn on the computer and the printer.

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.

1. Press Menu.

2. Press

3. Press

4. Printer Settings is displayed. Press

The Printer Settings page is printed.

5. 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 "

until Configure appears, and then press or .

until Reports appears, and then press or .

.

Verify the IP Settings."

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.

For more information on using your operator panel, see "

1. Turn on the printer.

The Ready to Print appears.

2. Press Menu.

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

4. Press

until Network appears, and then press or .

Operator Panel."

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

6. Press

7. Press

8. Press

9. Press

10. The cursor is located at the first digit of the IP address. Press

11. Press

The cursor moves to the next digit.

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

13. Press

14. Press

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

16. Press

until IPAddressSetup appears, and then press or .

until Panel appears, and then press .

.

until IP Address appears, and then press or .

to enter the numbers for the IP address.

.

.

until Subnet Mask appears, and then press or .

.

.

17. Press

18. Repeat steps 10 to 11 to set Gateway Address, and then press

19. Turn off the printer, and then turn it on again.

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.

until Gateway Address appears, and then press or .

.

Verify the IP Settings

1. Print another Printer Settings page.

2. Look under the TCP/IP heading on the Printer Settings page to make sure the IP address, netmask, and gateway
are what you expected.

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 will receive a reply.

Enterprise Console Management Modules

The following enterprise console management modules and user's manuals are available on your Drivers and Utilities CD:

IBM Tivoli® NetView

CA Unicenter

HP OpenView

To use the modules, go to the following directory on your CD and run each .exe file or .chm file.

IBM Tivoli: \Utilities\SnapIns\IBM Tivoli

CA Unicenter: \Utilities\SnapIns\CA Unicenter

HP OpenView: \Utilities\SnapIns\HP OpenView

®

®

®

Installing the Optional Tray Module and Installing Cards

Installing the Optional Tray Module
Installing the Optional 500-Sheet Tray Module
Installing the Optional 1000-Sheet Tray Module
Installing the Optional 500-Sheet Tray Module and 1000-Sheet Tray Module
Installing a Memory Card
Installing a Multi Protocol Card
Installing the Hard Drive

Installing the Optional Tray Module

NOTE: If you are adding an optional 500-sheet tray module or 1000-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.

CAUTION: To lift the optional 1000-sheet tray module safely requires two people.
NOTICE: Place the imaging drum on a clean flat surface. Also, cover the imaging drum with something like

newspaper to keep it out of direct light.

Only one optional 500-sheet tray module and one optional 1000-sheet tray module can be installed under the
printer.

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.

Installing the Optional 500-Sheet Tray Module

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Lift the printer and align the four guide pins of the 500-sheet tray module with the holes at the bottom of the
printer. Gently lower the printer onto the optional 500-sheet tray module.

CAUTION: To lift the printer safely, remove the imaging drum and lift it with two people. Never try to

lift the printer while facing its right and left sides.

NOTE: Be careful not to pinch your fingers when lowering the printer onto the optional 500-sheet tray module.

3. Hold the upper side of the paper tray cover and pull it forward to remove it from the back of the printer.

4. Pull the printer's tray out until it stops. Hold the tray with both hands, lift the front slightly and remove it from the
printer

5. Insert the four screws provided into the four holes inside the printer and tighten them with a coin to secure the
printer to the optional 500-sheet tray module

NOTE: Make sure the screws are firmly tightened.

6. Insert the tray into the printer.

7. Reattach the paper tray cover to the back of the printer.

8. Turn on the printer.

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

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

c. Press Menu.

d. Press

e. Press

f. Printer Settings is displayed. Press

The Printer Settings page is printed.

g. Verify 500 Sheet Tray Module is listed in the printer settings under Printer Options.

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

10. After loading paper in the installed tray, specify the paper type from the printer operator panel.
Press

11. If you installed the optional 500-sheet tray module after installing the printer driver, update your driver by
following the instructions for each operating system. If the printer is on a network, update the driver for each
client.

until Configure appears, and then press or .

until Reports appears, and then press or .

.

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

When Using PCL driver

Windows XP/Windows Server 2003

1. Click Start ® Printers and Faxes.

2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.

3. Click the Options tab, and then select Get Information from Printer.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

5. Close the Printers and Faxes folder.

Windows 2000/Windows NT 4.0

1. Click Start ® Settings ® Printers.

2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.

3. Click the Options tab, and then select Get Information from Printer.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

5. Close the Printers folder.

Windows Me/Windows 95/98

1. Click Start ® Settings ® Printers.

2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.

3. Click the Options tab, and then select Get Information from Printer.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

5. Close the Printers folder.

If Get Information from Printer is unavailable, follow these steps:

1. In the Items list box of the Options tab, find 500 Sheet Tray Module.

2. Change the setting from Not Available to Available.

3. Click Apply, and then click OK.

4. Close the Printers and Faxes (or Printers) folder.

When Using PS Driver

Windows XP/Windows Server 2003

1. Click Start ® Printers and Faxes.

2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.

3. Click the Device Settings tab, and then select your tray configuration under Installable Options: Optional
Sheet Feeder.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

Windows 2000/Windows NT 4.0

1. Click Start ® Settings ® Printers.

2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.

3. Click the Device Settings tab, and then select your tray configuration under Installable Options: Optional

Sheet Feeder

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

.

Windows Me/Windows 95/98

1. Click Start ® Settings ® Printers.

2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.

3. Click the Options tab, and then select your tray configuration under Installable Options: Optional Sheet

Feeder.

4. Modify your tray assignments from Not Available to the appropriate form for each tray under Form to Tray
Assignment.

5. Click Apply, and then click OK.

Mac OS 9.x

When using Chooser:

1. Select the printer using the Chooser and click Setup.

2. Click Configure.

3. Set the option item in Installable Options, and click OK.

When using a desktop printer:

1. Click the icon of the desktop printer you created.

2. Click Printing on the menu bar, and then select Change Setup.

3. Set the option menu item in Installable Options, and then click OK.

Mac OS X

1. Select the printer from the Printer List screen in Print Center (or Printer Setup Utility).

2. Click Printers on the Print Center (or Printer Setup Utility) menu bar, and select Show Info.

3. Select Installable Options, and select the options that have been installed on the printer, and then click Apply

Changes.

Installing the Optional 1000-Sheet Tray Module

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Lock down the brakes of the two casters at the front of optional 1000-sheet tray module.

CAUTION: Failure to lock down the brakes can cause the printer to move unexpectedly, resulting in

injury.

3. Lift the printer and align the four guide pins of the optional 1000-sheet tray module with the holes at the bottom of

the printer. Gently lower the printer onto the 1000-sheet tray module.

CAUTION: To lift the printer safely, remove the imaging drum and lift it with two people. Never try to

lift the printer while facing its right and left sides.

NOTE: Be careful not to pinch your fingers when lowering the printer onto the optional 1000-sheet tray module.

4. Pull the paper tray cover so that the top edge tilts out, then lift the paper tray cover off its hinges.

5. Pull the printer's tray out until it stops. Hold the tray with both hands, lift the front slightly and remove it from the
printer.

6. Insert the four screws provided into the four holes inside the printer and tighten them with a coin to secure the
printer to the optional 1000-sheet tray module.

NOTE: Make sure the screws are firmly tightened.

7. Insert the tray into the printer.

8. Reattach the paper tray cover to the back of the printer.

9. Peel off the peel-off paper on the double-sided adhesive tape on the cable hook, and affix the cable hook on the
back of the printer.

10. Plug the power cable into the power cable connecter at the back of the printer, wind the power cable onto the cable
hook as shown in the graphic, and lightly pull the power cable. Then, plug the other end of the cable into the
grounded outlet.

11. Turn on the printer.

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

12. Print a Printer Settings page to verify the optional 1000-sheet tray module is installed correctly.

a. Press Menu.

b. Press

c. Press

d. Printer Settings is displayed. Press

The Printer Settings page is printed.

e. Verify 1000 Sheet Tray Module is listed in the printer settings under Printer Options.

If the tray modules are not listed, turn off the printer, unplug the power cable, and reinstall the optional
1000-sheet tray module.

13. After loading paper in the installed tray, specify the paper type from the printer operator panel.
Press

14. If you installed the optional 1000-sheet tray module after installing the printer driver, update your driver by

until Configure appears, and then press or .

until Reports appears, and then press or .

.

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

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

client.

When Using PCL driver

Windows XP/Windows Server 2003

1. Click Start ® Printers and Faxes.

2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.

3. Click the Options tab, and then select Get Information from Printer.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

5. Close the Printers and Faxes folder.

Windows 2000/Windows NT 4.0

1. Click Start ® Settings ® Printers.

2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.

3. Click the Options tab, and then select Get Information from Printer.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

5. Close the Printers folder.

Windows Me/Windows 95/98

1. Click Start ® Settings ® Printers.

2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.

3. Click the Options tab, and then select Get Information from Printer.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

5. Close the Printers folder.

If Get Information from Printer is unavailable, follow these steps:

1. In the Items list box of the Options tab, find 1000 Sheet Tray Module.

2. Change the setting from Not Available to Available.

3. Click Apply, and then click OK.

4. Close the Printers and Faxes (or Printers) folder.

When Using PS Driver

Windows XP/Windows Server 2003

1. Click Start ® Printers and Faxes.

2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.

3. Click the Device Settings tab, and then select your tray configuration under Installable Options: Optional

Sheet Feeder.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

Windows 2000/Windows NT 4.0

1. Click Start ® Settings ® Printers.

2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.

3. Click the Device Settings tab, and then select your tray configuration under Installable Options: Optional
Sheet Feeder.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

Windows Me/Windows 95/98

1. Click Start ® Settings ® Printers.

2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.

3. Click the Options tab, and then select your tray configuration under Installable Options: Optional Sheet
Feeder.

4. Modify your tray assignments from Not Available to the appropriate form for each tray under Form to Tray
Assignment.

5. Click Apply, and then click OK.

Mac OS 9.x

When using Chooser:

1. Select the printer using the Chooser and click Setup.

2. Click Configure.

3. Set the option item in Installable Options, and click OK.

When using a desktop printer:

1. Click the icon of the desktop printer you created.

2. Click Printing on the menu bar, and then select Change Setup.

3. Set the option menu item in Installable Options, and then click OK.

Mac OS X

1. Select the printer from the Printer List screen in Print Center (or Printer Setup Utility).

2. Click Printers on the Print Center (or Printer Setup Utility) menu bar, and select Show Info.

3. Select Installable Options, and select the options that have been installed on the printer, and then click

Changes.

Apply

Installing the Optional 500-Sheet Tray Module and 1000-Sheet

Tray Module

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Lock down the brakes of the two casters at the front of optional 1000-sheet tray module.

CAUTION: Failure to lock down the brakes can cause the printer to move unexpectedly, resulting in

injury.

3. Pull the paper tray cover so that the top edge tilts out, then lift the paper tray cover off its hinges.

4. Gently pull out the tray of the optional 500-sheet tray module until it stops. Hold the tray with both hands, lift up
the front slightly and remove it from the tray module.

5. Lift the optional 500-sheet tray module and align the four guide pins of the optional 1000-sheet tray module with
the holes at the bottom of the 500-sheet tray module.
Gently lower the 500-sheet tray module onto the 1000-sheet tray module.

6. Insert the four screws provided into the four holes inside the optional 500-sheet tray module and tighten them with
a coin to secure the 500-sheet tray module to the optional 1000-sheet tray module.

7. Lift the printer and align the four guide pins of the optional 500-sheet tray module with the holes at the bottom of
the printer.
Gently lower the printer onto the optional 500-sheet tray module.

CAUTION: To lift the printer safely, remove the imaging drum and lift it with two people. Never try to

lift the printer while facing its right and left sides.

NOTE: Be careful not to pinch your fingers when lowering the printer onto the optional 1000-sheet tray module.

8. Hold the upper side of the paper tray cover and pull it forward to remove it from the back of the printer.

9. Pull the printer's tray out until it stops. Hold the tray with both hands, lift the front slightly and remove it from the
printer.

10. Insert the four screws provided into the four holes inside the printer and tighten them with a coin to secure the
printer to the optional 500-sheet tray module.

NOTE: Make sure the screws are firmly tightened.

11. Insert the trays into the printer and optional 500-sheet tray module.

12. Reattach the paper tray cover to the back of the printer and the optional 500-sheet tray module.

13. Peel off the peel-off paper on the double-sided adhesive tape on the cable hook, and affix the cable hook on the
back of the printer.

14. Plug the power cable into the power cable connecter at the back of the printer, wind the power cable onto the cable

hook as shown in the graphic, and lightly pull the power cable. Then, plug the other end of the cable into the

grounded outlet.

15. Turn on the printer.

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

16. Print a Printer Settings page to verify the optional 500-sheet tray module or 1000-sheet tray module is installed
correctly.

a. Press Menu.

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

c. Press

d. Printer Settings is displayed. Press

The Printer Settings page is printed.

e. Verify that 500 Sheet Tray Module and 1000 Sheet Tray Module are listed in the printer settings under

Printer Options.

If the tray modules are not listed, turn off the printer, unplug the power cable, and reinstall the optional 500­sheet tray module and 1000-sheet tray module.

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

a. Press

18. If you installed the optional 500-sheet tray module and 1000-sheet tray module after installing the printer driver,
update your driver by following the instructions for each operating system. If the printer is on a network, update
the driver for each client.

until Reports appears, and then press or .

.

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

When Using PCL Driver

Windows XP/Server 2003

1. Click Start ® Printers and Faxes.

2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.

3. Click the Options tab, and then select Get Information from Printer.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

5. Close the Printers and Faxes folder.

Windows 2000/NT4.0

1. Click Start ® Settings ® Printers.

2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.

3. Click the Options tab, and then select Get Information from Printer.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

5. Close the Printers folder.

Windows Me/95/98

1. Click Start ® Settings ® Printers.

2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.

3. Click the Options tab, and then select Get Information from Printer.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

5. Close the Printers folder.

If Get Information from Printer is unavailable, follow these steps:

1. In the Items list box of the Options tab, find 500 Sheet Tray Module and 1000 Sheet Tray Module.

2. Change the setting from Not Available to Available.

3. Click Apply, and then click OK.

4. Close the Printers and Faxes (or Printers) folder.

When Using PS Driver

Windows XP/Server 2003

1. Click Start ® Printers and Faxes.

2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.

3. Select the Device Settings tab, and then select the option manually.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

Windows 2000/NT4.0

1. Click Start ® Settings ® Printers.

2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.

3. Select the Device Settings tab, and then select the option manually.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

Windows Me/95/98

1. Click Start ® Settings ® Printers.

2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.

3. Select the Options tab, and then select the option manually.

4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

Mac OS 9.x

When using Chooser:

1. Select the printer using the Chooser and click Setup.

2. Click Configure.

3. Set the option menu item in Installable Options, and click OK.

When using a desktop printer:

1. Click the icon of the desktop printer you created.

2. Click Printing on the menu bar, and select Change Setup.

3. Set the option menu item in Installable Options, and then click OK.

Mac OS X

1. Select the printer from the Printer List screen in Print Center (or Printer Setup Utility).

2. Click Printers on the Print Center (or Printer Setup Utility) menu bar, and select Show Info.

3. Select Installable Options, and select the options that have been installed on the printer, and then click Apply

Changes.

Installing a Memory Card

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

1. Make sure that the printer is turned off.

2. Pull the paper tray cover so that the top edge tilts out, then lift the paper tray cover off its hinges.

3. Remove the three screws on the controller card from the back side of the printer.

4. Remove the controller card from the printer by the handles.

5. Place the controller card on the table so that its edge hangs over the edge of the table and the controller card is
horizontal. Hold the multi protocol card so its connector is aligned with the slot on the controller card, and push it
down.

6. Push the memory card into the slot firmly.

7. Insert the controller card into the printer.

8. Tighten the three screws on the controller card from the back side of the printer. The two screws on the upper side
are different in shape from the one on the lower side. Be careful not to confuse them.

9. Reattach the paper tray cover to the back of the printer.

Installing a Multi Protocol Card

A multi protocol card allows you to use the following network protocols.

Network
protocol

IPP Windows Me/2000/XP/Server 2003/Mac OS X

SMB Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/Server

NetWare NetWare3.12/3.2/4.1/4.11/4.2/5/6/6.5*
AppleTalk Mac OS 9/Mac OS X

*Supports only Support Pack 1.1 or later.

Supported operating systems

10.3

2003

To Install the Multi Protocol Card

1. Make sure that the printer is turned off.

2. Pull the paper tray cover so that the top edge tilts out, then lift the paper tray cover off its hinges.

3. Remove the three screws on the controller card from the back side of the printer.

4. Remove the controller card from the printer by the handles.

5. Place the controller card on the table so that its edge hangs over the edge of the table and the controller card is
horizontal. Hold the multi protocol card so its connector is aligned with the slot on the controller card, and push it
down.

6. Align the two protrusions with the holes on the controller card, and then tighten the two screws from the back side
of the controller card.

7. Insert the controller card into the printer.

8. Tighten the three screws on the controller card from the back side of the printer.

9. Reattach the paper tray cover to the back of the printer.

Installing the Hard Drive

1. Make sure that the printer is turned off.

2. Hold the upper side of the paper tray cover and pull it forward to remove it from the back of the printer.

3. Remove the three screws on the controller card from the back side of the printer.

4. Remove the controller card from the printer by the handles.

5. Place the controller card on the table so that its edge hangs over the edge of the table and the controller card is
horizontal. Hold the multi protocol card so its connector is aligned with the slot on the controller card, and push it
down.

6. Align the two protrusions with the holes on the controller card, and then tighten the two screws from the back side
of the controller card.

7. Insert the controller card into the printer.

8. Tighten the three screws on the controller card from the back side of the printer. The two screws on the upper side
are different in shape from the one on the lower side. Be careful not to confuse them.

9. Reattach the paper tray cover to the back of the printer.

Print Media Guidelines

Print media is paper, transparencies, labels, envelopes, coated paper among others. Your printer provides high-quality
printing on a variety of print media. Selecting the appropriate print media for your printer helps avoid printing troubles.
This section describes how to select print media, how to care for print media, and how to load the print media in the
standard 500-sheet tray, optional 500-sheet tray module, or 1000-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 Standard and 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 163 g/m2 (16 to 60 lb bond) grain long. The multipurpose feeder
automatically feeds paper weights from 60 to 216 g/m2 (16 to 80 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

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 setting is 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.

Selecting Preprinted Forms and Letterhead

When selecting preprinted forms and letterhead paper for the printer:

Use grain long papers 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

Standard 500-sheet tray
Optional 500-sheet tray module or 1000-sheet tray

module

Face up Back of tray

Multipurpose feeder Face down Logo 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

You can load up to 75 transparencies in the multipurpose feeder for a single print job. 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 "
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.

Paper Type" for detailed information

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 "
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/m
Use only new, undamaged envelopes.

2

(24 lb bond) weight.

Loading the Multipurpose Feeder" for instructions on loading an

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 at the rear, 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:

Set the Paper Type to Label in the Tray Settings. Set the Paper Type on the printer driver.
Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies in the same tray. 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 and
driver 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 Standard/Optional 500-sheet tray Optional 1000-sheet tray module Duplexer

A4

Y Y Y Y

A5 Y Y Y Y
B5 Y Y Y Y
Letter Y Y Y Y
Folio

(8.5 x 13 in.)
Legal

(8.5 x 14 in.)
Executive Y Y Y Y
COM-10 envelope Y N N N
Monarch Y N N N
C5 Y N N N
DL Y N N N
User -specified print size Y N N Y*

* Duplexer support user-specified print media that are 149 mm to 215.9 mm wide and 210 mm to 355.6 mm long.

Y Y Y Y

Y Y Y Y

Print Media Supported

Plain Paper 1 (60–80 gsm) Y Y Y Y

Multipurpose feeder Standard 500-sheet tray Optional 1000-sheet tray module Duplexer

Plain Paper 1-Side2 (60–80 gsm) Y N N N
Plain Paper 2 (81–105 gsm) Y Y Y Y
Plain Paper 2-Side2 (81–105gsm) Y N N N
Covers 1 (106–163 gsm) Y Y Y Y
Covers 1-Side2 (106–163 gsm) Y Y Y N
Covers 2 (164–216 gsm) Y N N N
Covers 2-Side2 (164–216 gsm) Y N N N
Transparency Y N N N
Labels Y N N N
Coated 1 (106–163 gsm) Y N N Y
Coated 1-Side2 (106 –163 gsm) Y N N N
Coated 2 (164–216 gsm) Y N N N
Coated 2-Side2 (164 –216 gsm) Y N N N
Envelope Y N N N

Setup Paper Type

Paper type Weight (gsm) Remarks
Plain1 60-80 ­Plain2 81-105 -

Covers1 106-163 -

Covers2 164-216 ­Coated1 106-163 BJP (Bubble Jet Printer) paper cannot be used.
Coated2 164-216 BJP (Bubble Jet Printer) paper cannot be used.
Transparency - BJP (Bubble Jet Printer) paper cannot be used.
Label - BJP (Bubble Jet Printer) paper cannot be used.
Envelopes - -

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.

Loading Print Media in Standard and Optional Trays
Multipurpose Feeder
Loading the Multipurpose Feeder
Using the Multipurpose Feeder
Linking Trays
Using the Duplex Function
Using the Center Output Tray
Using the Top Cover Stopper

Loading Print Media in Standard and Optional Trays

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

All trays are loaded the same way.

1. Pull the tray out of the printer until it stops. Hold the tray with both hands, lift the front slightly, and remove it
from the printer.

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

NOTE: For A4 paper, push the lever to the A4 position.

For 8.5"(Letter) paper, push the lever to the 8.5"(Letter) position.

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

4. Before loading the print media, flex the sheets back and forth, and then fan them. Straighten the edges of the
stack on a level surface.

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

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

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

7. Insert the tray into the printer, and push until it stops.

8. If you load any print media into the tray, configure the Paper Type setting for that tray according to the message
on the operator panel.

Loading Letterhead

Place the printed side face up.

Print media source Print side Page orientation

Standard 500-sheet tray
Optional 500-sheet tray module or 1000-sheet tray

module

Multipurpose feeder Face down

Face up

Back of tray

Logo enters the printer
first

Multipurpose Feeder

Capacity

The maximum stack height is 15 mm (0.6 in.). The multipurpose feeder can hold approximately:

150 sheets or a stack less than 15 mm (60 g/m2 to 216 g/m2) paper.

Print Media Dimensions

The multipurpose feeder accepts print media within the following dimensions:

Width -- 88.9 mm to 220 mm
Length -- 139.7 mm to 355.6 mm

Loading the Multipurpose Feeder

In addition to plain paper, the multipurpose feeder can use various other sizes and types of print media such as
envelopes, and transparencies.

1. Gently pull open the multipurpose feeder cover, and pull out the extension tray.

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

3. Insert all media face down and top edge first into the multipurpose feeder.

NOTE: Do not force the print media.

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

NOTE: Be careful not to bend the print media.

5. Make sure the type setting for the multipurpose feeder is set to the correct value for the print media you have
loaded.

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

Loading Envelopes

To load envelopes that are under 8.66 inches (220 mm) in width in the multipurpose feeder, insert the envelopes either
with the flaps closed and at the right side or the flaps open and at the rear. To load envelopes that are over 8.66 inches
(220 mm) in width in the multipurpose feeder, insert the envelopes with the flaps closed and the short-edge of the
envelopes facing into the printer. The print side must be facing down. 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.

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 "
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 down and the top of the print media going into the

multipurpose feeder first.

Print Media Guidelines."

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.

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 will use 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 Type settings in the
Tray Settings for each source.

To disable tray linking, set the 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 Duplex Function

Duplex printing (or two-sided printing) allows you to print on both sides of a sheet of paper. For sizes that are acceptable
for duplex printing, see "

Using Duplex Bind

When using duplex bind printing in the printer driver, you must select either Flip on Short Edge or Flip on Long Edge.

Binding in the Duplex menu item defines the way duplexed pages are bound, and how the printing on the back of the
sheet (even-numbered pages) is oriented in relation to the printing on the front (odd-numbered pages).

The two values for Binding are:

Long
Edge

Assumes binding along the long edge of the page (left edge for portrait orientation and top edge for landscape
orientation). The following illustration shows long-edge binding for portrait and landscape pages:

Print Media Sizes and Support."

Short
Edge

Assumes binding along the short edge of the page (top edge for portrait orientation and left edge for landscape
orientation). The following illustration shows short-edge binding for portrait and landscape pages:

NOTE: When you print on both sides of postcard-size paper, make sure the paper is not curled.

Using the Center Output Tray

The center output tray holds up to:

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

20 sheets of envelope (75 g/m2)

Using the Top Cover Stopper

The top cover stopper is designed to prevent print media from falling from the printer after the print job is complete.

Before printing a document, make sure the top cover stopper 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.

1. LCD display

2. Ready indicator

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

3.

buttons

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

4. Menu button

Toggles between the Menu mode and the Print mode.

5.

buttons

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

6. Error indicator

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

7. Cancel button

In the Menu mode, exits to the Print mode.
Cancels current print job.

8.

button

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

Printing a Panel Settings Page

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

1. Press Menu.

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

3. Press

4. Press
The Panel Settings page is printed.

5. Verify that any optional 500-sheet tray module or 1000-sheet tray module you installed are configured for the
types of print media you loaded.

until Reports appears, and then press or .

until Panel Settings appears, and then press .

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 "

From the software program print settings, settings you change apply only to the job you are preparing to send to the
printer.

From the driver settings, changes made to the printer settings override changes made from the printer operator panel and
may require you to change the operator panel default settings.

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.

Printing a Printer Settings Page").

1. Press Menu.

2. Press

3. Press

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

5. Verify that the options you installed are correctly listed under Printer Options.

6. If an option you installed is not listed, turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and reinstall the option.

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

until Configure appears, and then press or .

until Reports appears, and then press or .

.

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:

1. Press Menu.

2. Press

until the required menu appears, and press or .

3. 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.)

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 will recover the factory default menu settings.

4. Press

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

6. 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.

Driver settings may override changes previously made and may require you to change the operator panel defaults.

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

operator panel.

to scroll until the desired value appears.

.

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:

1. Press Menu.

2. Press

3. Press

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

until Configure appears, and then press or .

until Reports appears, and then press or .

.

Initializing NVRAM

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

1. Press Menu.

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

3. Press

4. Press

5. The Are you sure? message appears on the operator panel. Press

6. Turn off the printer, and then on again.

until Maintenance appears, and then press or .

until Init NVRAM appears, and then press or .

.

Deleting NVRAM From Network Settings

You can initialize the IP address and network-related settings by deleting NVRAM from Network settings.

1. Press Menu.

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

3. Press

4. Press

5. The Are you sure? message appears on the operator panel. Press

until Network appears, and then press or .

until Init NVRAM appears, and then press or .

.

6. Turn off the printer, and then on again.

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, and Tray Settings menus only.

However, you can use your printer driver to override printer user defaults and select settings for individual print jobs.

To complete print jobs, you may also need to modify tray settings.

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 or hard drive until you arrive at the printer and type the
password on the operator panel. This requires hard drive, 384 MB or more of RAM to be enabled.

Values:

Del after Print

Save after Print

Delete

Prints the job, and then deletes it from printer memory or hard drive.

Prints the job, and then saves it in printer memory or hard drive.

Deletes the job from printer memory or hard drive.

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 hard drive, 384 MB or more of RAM to be enabled.

Values:

Del after Print

Save after Print

Delete

Prints the job, and then deletes it from printer memory or hard drive.

Prints the job, and then saves it in printer memory or hard drive.

Deletes the job from printer memory or hard drive.

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

Tray 2

Tray 3

Tray 4

MPF

Plain 1

Plain 2

Covers 1

Plain 1

Plain 2

Covers 1

Plain 1

Plain 2

Covers 1

Plain 1

Plain 2

Covers 1

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

Paper Size

Purpose:

To specify the paper size for the multipurpose feeder.

Letter

MPF

B5

A5

A4

Executive

Legal

8.5 x 13"

Envelope #10

Monarch

DL

C5

Free Size

Monarch LEF

DL LEF

NOTE: For the standard 500-sheet tray, optional 500-sheet tray module, or 1000-sheet tray module, setting paper

size is not required. These trays detect the paper size automatically. For more information on supported paper size
for the standard and optional trays, see "

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 to the correct values.

*

Print Media Sizes and Support."

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

3 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.

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

Error Alarm

Purpose:

To establish whether the printer sounds an alarm when an error occurs.

Values:

Does not sound an alarm when an error occurs.

Off*

Sounds an alarm when an error occurs.

On

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

5–300 sec

Disables the job timeout.

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:

Does not print the logs.

Off*

Prints the logs.

On

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. This feature is available for the PCL driver and unavailable for the PS
driver.

Values:

Off*

Top Left

Top Right

Does not print the user ID.

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

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.

Text Print

Purpose:

To specify whether the printer outputs PDL data, which is not supported by the printer, as text when the printer receives
it. Text data is printed on A4 or Letter size paper.

Values:

Does not print the received data.

Off

Prints the received data as text data.

On*

Banner Sheet

Purpose:

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

Values:

Does not print the banner sheet.

Position Off*

Prints on the beginning of document.

Top

Prints on the end of document.

Bottom

Prints on both beginning and end of document.

Top & Bottom

Input Tray

Tray 1

Tray 2

Tray 3

*

*1

*2

The banner sheet is loaded in tray 1.

The banner sheet is loaded in tray 2.

The banner sheet is loaded in tray 3.

The banner sheet is loaded in tray 4.

Tray 4

*2

The banner sheet is loaded in multipurpose feeder.

MPF

*1 Only displayed when an optional 500-sheet tray module or 1000-sheet tray module is installed on the printer.
*2 Only displayed when an optional 1000-sheet tray module, or both the optional 500-sheet tray module and 1000-sheet

tray module are installed on the printer.