Dell C1660w, C1760nw User Manual

Dell™ C1760nw/C1660w Color Printer

User's Guide

Regulatory Model: Dell C1760nw/Dell C1660w

Before Beginning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

A Notes, Cautions, and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

1 Dell™ C1760nw/C1660w Color Printer User's Guide

Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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2 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4 About the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Space Requirements

Operator Panel

Securing the Printer

Ordering Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Printer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

5 Connecting Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connecting Printer to Computer or Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Direct Connection

Wireless Connection

Ethernet Connection (Dell C1760nw Color Printer only)

Reconfiguring the Wireless Setting

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Turning On the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

6 Setting Up Your Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Setting Initial Settings on the Operator Panel (Dell™ C1660w Color Printer Only)

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Printer Setup Using the Software and Documentation Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

7 Setting the IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Assigning an IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

The Operator Panel

The Tool Box

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Verifying the IP Settings

The Operator Panel

The System Settings Report

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The Ping Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

8 Loading Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Loading Print Media in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Loading Print Media in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) (Dell C1760nw Color Printer only)

9 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Windows

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Identifying Printer Driver Pre-install Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Changing the firewall settings before installing your printer

Direct Connection Setup

For installing host-based printer driver

For installing XML Paper Specification (XPS) printer driver

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Network Connection Setup

Network Printer Setup on a Local Network

Network Printer Setup on a Remote Network

Setting Up for Web Services on Devices (WSD)

Adding Roles of Print Services

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WSD Printer Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Setting Up for Shared Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Point and Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Peer-to-Peer

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10 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Macintosh

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Installing the Drivers and Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.5 or Later Version(s)

Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.4.11

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Using Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

11 Operator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Using the Operator Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Status of Wi-Fi | WPS Button Backlight

Using the Operator Panel to Change Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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Printing a Device Settings Page

Changing the Language

The Operator Panel

The Tool Box

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Setting the PowerSaver Time Option

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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Setting Up the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool

Setting Up From Web Browser

Setting Up From Operator Panel

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Starting the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool

Overview of the Menu Items

Page Display Format

Top Frame

Left Frame

Right Frame

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Changing the Settings of the Menu Items

Details of the Menu Items

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Printer Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Printer Jobs

Printer Settings

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Print Server Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Copy Printer Settings

Print Volume

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13 Understanding the Tool Box Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Starting the Tool Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Using the Tool Box to Change the Printer Settings

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Printer Settings Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Printer Information

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Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Reports

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TCP/IP Settings

Printer Maintenance

System Settings

Paper Density

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Adjust BTR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Adjust Fusing Unit

Color Registration Adjustment

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Adjust Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Reset Defaults

Non-Dell Toner

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BTR Refresh Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

TCP/IP Settings

Network Settings

Diagnosis

Chart Print

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Machine Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Environment Sensor Info

Developer Stir Mode

Refresh Mode

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Resetting Defaults

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14 Understanding the Printer Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Report/List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Printer Setting

Device Settings

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Job History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Error History

Color Test Page

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Printing a Report/List Using the Operator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Printing a Report/List Using the Tool Box

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Admin Menu

Network

USB Settings

System Settings

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Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Secure Settings

Panel Language

Panel Lock Function

Enabling the Panel Lock

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Disabling the Panel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Resetting Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

15 Print Media Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Paper Characteristics

Recommended Paper

Unacceptable Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Selecting Paper

Selecting Preprinted Media and Letterhead

Printing on Letterhead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Loading Letterhead

Selecting Pre-Punched Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

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Envelopes

Labels

Storing Print Media

Identifying Print Media and Specifications

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Supported Paper Sizes

Supported Paper Types

Paper Type Specifications

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16 Loading Print Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

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Print Media Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Loading Print Media in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Loading Envelopes in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)

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Loading Letterhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Loading Print Media in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) (Dell C1760nw Color Printer

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Loading an Envelope in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI)

Loading Letterhead

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Loading Print Media When Manual Duplex Printing

When Using the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)

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When Using the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) (Dell C1760nw Color Printer only)

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Using the Output Tray Extension

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Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

17 Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Tips for Successful Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Tips on Storing Print Media

Avoiding Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Sending a Job to Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Canceling a Print Job

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Canceling From the Operator Panel

Canceling a Job From the Computer Running Windows

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Printing a Report Page

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Know Your Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

18 Understanding Your Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Windows

Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

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Printer Status Window

Status Monitor Console

Dell Supplies Management System

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Quick Launch Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Status Monitor Widget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

19 Understanding Printer Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

20 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Operating System Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Power Supply

Dimensions

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Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Page Description Language (PDL)/Emulation, Operating System, and Interface

MIB Compatibility

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Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

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Cables

Maintaining Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

21 Maintaining Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Determining the Status of Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Conserving Supplies

Storing Print Media

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Storing Consumables

Replacing Toner Cartridges

Removing the Toner Cartridges

Installing a Toner Cartridge

Cleaning Inside the Printer

Cleaning the Color Toner Density (CTD) Sensor

Adjusting Color Registration

Performing Auto Correct

Printing the Color Registration Chart

Determining Values

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Entering Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

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22 Clearing Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Avoiding Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Identifying the Location of Paper Jams

Clearing Paper Jams From the Front of the Printer

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Clearing Paper Jams From the Back of the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Clearing Paper Jams From the Output Tray

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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

23 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Basic Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Display Problems

Printing Problems

Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

The output is too light

Toner smears or print comes off/Stain on back side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

Random spots/Blurred images

The entire output is blank

Streaks appear on the output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

Pitched color dots

Vertical blanks

Mottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

Ghosting

Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

Bead-Carry-Out (BCO)

Auger mark

Wrinkled/Stained paper

The top margins is incorrect

Color registration is out of alignment

Protrudent / Bumpy paper

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

Noise

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

Jam

Misfeed jam

Multi-feed jam

Wireless Problems

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

8 Contents Template Last Updated - 2/7/2007

Other Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Contacting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227

B Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

Dell Technical Support Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

Online Services

Warranty and Return Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Recycling Information

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Contacting Dell

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

Template Last Updated - 2/7/2007 Contents 9

10 Contents Template Last Updated - 2/7/2007

Before Beginning

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings..................................................... 13

1 Dell™ C1760nw/C1660w Color Printer User's Guide............. 15

2 Finding Information..................................................................... 17

3 Product Features......................................................................... 19

4 About the Printer......................................................................... 21

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

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

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

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

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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

Dell

and the

DELL

Trademarks used in this text:

Internet Explorer

and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi Protected Setup, WPA, and WPA2 are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

XML Paper Specification (XPS)

upon which Microsoft is licensing such intellectual property may be found at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=52369; includes software developed by Eric Young (eay@mincom.oz.au); This product uses published AES software provided by Dr Brian Gladman under BSD licensing terms; Leffler and Copyright

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

The printer software uses some of the codes defined by the Independent JPEG Group.

are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh

: This product may incorporate intellectual property owned by Microsoft Corporation. The terms and conditions

1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc.;

logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.;

AES

ICC Profile (Little cms)

____________________

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows Vista, and

DES

: This product

TIFF (libtiff)

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS

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

November 2012 Rev. A00

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings 13

14 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Dell™ C1760nw/C1660w Color Printer User's Guide

Click the links to the left for information on the features, options, and operation of your Dell C1760nw/C1660w Color Printer. For information on other documentation included with your Dell C1760nw/C1660w Color Printer,

"Finding Information" on page 17

see

NOTE: In this manual, Dell C1760nw/C1660w Color Printer is referred to as the "printer."

Conventions

The following describe the meaning of the symbols and fonts used in this manual:

Bold texts :

Texts in Courier New font :

<> :

→ :

" " :

• Names of hardware button on the operator panel.

• Screen names on the LCD panel.

• Menus, commands, windows, or dialog boxes displayed on the computer screen.

• Menus and messages displayed on the LCD panel.

• Characters entered from the computer.

• Directory paths.

• Key on the keyboard of the computer.

• Indicates a path to a certain item within a procedure on a computer.

• Cross references in this manual.

• Characters entered from the operator panel.

• Messages displayed on the computer screen.

Dell™ C1760nw/C1660w Color Printer User's Guide 15

16 Dell™ C1760nw/C1660w Color Printer User's Guide

Finding Information

NOTE: The images used in this manual are those of the Dell™ C1760nw Color Printer unless otherwise mentioned.

What are you looking for? Find it here

• Drivers for my printer

User's Guide

•My

Software and Documentation

disc

How to use my printer

• Safety information

• Warranty information

Software and Documentation

The and drivers for your printer. You can use the disc to install/re-install drivers or access your setup video and documentation.

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

Quick Reference Guide

Important Information

disc contains setup video, documentation,

WARNING: Read and follow all safety instructions in the

prior to setting up and operating your printer.

Important Information

Finding Information 17

What are you looking for? Find it here

How to set up my printer

Setup diagram

Troubleshooting "Troubleshooting" on page 211

Express Service Code and Service Tag

Service Tag xxxxxxx

Express Service Code 000 000 000 00

• Latest drivers for my printer

• Answers to technical service and support questions

• Documentation for my printer

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

Go to support.dell.com

support.dell.com provides several online tools, including:

• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses

• Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as printer driver

• Customer Care — Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information

•Downloads — Drivers

• Manuals — Printer documentation and product specifications

Go to support.dell.com. Select your region, and fill in the requested details to access help tools and information.

18 Finding Information

Product Features

This chapter describes the product features and indicates their links.

2-Sided Printing (Manual Duplex Print)

Manual Duplex Print is to print two or more pages on the front and back side of a single sheet of paper manually. This feature allows you to reduce the paper consumption. For more information, see "Loading Print Media When Manual Duplex Printing" on page 164.

Printing through Wireless Connection (Wireless Print)

Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) (Dell C1760nw Color Printer only)

Print media loaded on the PSI are given precedence over those loaded on the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF). Using the PSI allows you to use other types or sizes of print media preferentially over the regular print media loaded on the MPF. For more information, see "Loading Print Media in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) (Dell C1760nw Color Printer only)" on page 159.

Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper (Multiple Up)

The Wireless LAN feature on your printer allows you to install the printer at any location, and enables printing without a wired connection to your computer. For more information, see "Wireless Connection" on page 30.

Multiple Up Print allows you to print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper. This feature allows you to reduce the paper consumption. For more information, see the printer driver's help.

Product Features 19

20 Product Features

About the Printer

This chapter provides an overview of your Dell™ C1760nw/C1660w Color Printer.

NOTE: The images used in this manual are those of the Dell C1760nw Color Printer unless otherwise mentioned.

Front View

1 Operator Panel 2 Output Tray

3 Output Tray Extension 4 Print Head Cleaning Rod

5 Tone r Ac cess Cov er 6 Power Switch

7 Pap er Width Guides 8 Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)

9 Front Cover 10 MPF Extension

11 Length Guide 12 Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) (Dell C1760nw Color Printer only)

5671011 9 8

423

About the Printer 21

Rear View

9 8 7

1 Power Connector 2 Rear Cover Release Handle

3 USB Port 4 Ethernet Port (Dell C1760nw Color Printer only)

5 Security Slot 6 Rear Cover

7 Transfer Roller 8 Paper Chute

9 Paper Feed Roller 10 Tr ans fe r Be l t

11 Levers

3 4

22 About the Printer

Space Requirements

Place the printer at a location such that there is adequate space for using the printer feeder and covers.

218 mm/8.6 inches

225 mm/8.9 inches

100 mm/3.9 inches

394 mm/15.5 inches

307 mm/12.1 inches

CAUTION: To avoid irregular screen image or malfunctioning of your printer, avoid placing the printer in direct sunlight with

the front cover opened.

329.5 mm/13 inches

300 mm/11.8 inches

295.5 mm/11.6 inches

Operator Panel

For more information on the operator panel, see "Operator Panel" on page 77.

About the Printer 23

Securing the Printer

To protect your printer from theft, you can use the optional Kensington lock.

Attach the Kensington lock to the security slot on your printer.

Security slot

For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the Kensington lock.

24 About the Printer

Ordering Supplies

You can order consumables from Dell on the Internet when using a networked printer. Enter the IP address of your printer in your web browser, launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, and click the Order Supplies at: to order toner for your printer.

You can also order toner cartridges by the following method:

Click

Start → All Programs → Dell Printers → Additional Color Laser Software →

Dell Supplies Management System

The

Dell Supplies Management System

Select your printer from the

If ordering from the web:

Select a web address from the

Click the

The

Visit Dell Printer supplies ordering web site

Dell C1760nw Color Printer/Dell C1660w Color Printer - Dell Supplies Management System

appears.

Enter the Service Tag, and then click OK.

The Service Tag is located inside the toner access cover of your printer.

Dell supplies web site appears.

window appears.

Select Printer Model

Select Reorder URL

list.

screen

Service Tag xxxxxxx

Express Service Code 000 000 000 00

If you order by phone, call the number that appears in the Order by Phone section.

About the Printer 25

26 About the Printer

Printer Setup

5 Connecting Your Printer............................................................. 29

6 Setting Up Your Printer............................................................... 37

7 Setting the IP Address ...............................................................39

8 Loading Paper.............................................................................. 43

9 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Windows

........................................................................................................ 51

10 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Macintosh

........................................................................................................ 71

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