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Dell S2500n User Manual

Dell™ Workgroup Laser Printer S2500
Owner’s Manual
Look Inside For:
• Setting Up Your Printer
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Dell™ Workgroup Laser Printer S2500
Printer
Tray 1
Optional tray 2:
250-sheet drawer
or
500-sheet drawer
Accessing your User’s Guide
To access your Dell Workgroup Laser Printer S2500 User’s Guide, click
Start →Programs → Dell Printer →Dell Laser Printer S2500 →User’s Guide.
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better
use of your computer.
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.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2003 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell and DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation;
Microsoft, Windows, and Microsoft Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc.; UNIX is a registered trademark of
The Open Group in the United States and other countries. Other trade marks and trade n ames may be used in this document to refer to either t he entities claim ing
the marks and names of their products. De ll Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary intere st in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
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 Computer Corporation, One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, 78682, USA.
FCC emissions information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Refer to the Drivers and Utilities
CD for details.
CAUTION: Safety instructions
• Your product uses a laser.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• Your product uses a printing process that heats the print media, and heat can cause certain media to release emissions. You must understand the section in your operating instructions that discusses the guidelines for selecting appropriate print media to avoid the possibility of harmful emissions.
CAUTION: If your product is
connected to an electrical outlet that is properly grounded.
not
marked with this symbol , it
must
be
• The power cord must be connected to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.
• Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the operating instructions, to a professional service person.
• This product is designed to meet safety standards with the use of specific Dell-authorized components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Dell disclaims liability associated with use of non-Dell-authorized components.
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Contents
Accessing your User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CAUTION: Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1 Unpack the printer
2 Install the optional drawer
3 Prepare the printer
Positioning the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Raising the paper rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Attaching an operator panel overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4 Install optional memory cards
Removing the side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Removing the shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installing a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Reattaching the shield
Reattaching the side cover
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Contents 7
5 Install printer supplies
Removing the packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Installing the print cartridge
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6 Load paper
Loading the trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Loading the multipurpose feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7 Setting up for local printing
Turning on the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Software overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Status Monitor
Printing Status window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Toner Re-order window
Dell Local Printer Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Dell Printer Software Uninstall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Driver Profiler
Installing printer drivers
If you purchased your Dell printer and computer together If you purchased your Dell printer separately
Using Windows XP with a USB or parallel cable . . . . . . . . 47
Using Windows 2000 with a USB or parallel cable . . . . . . . 48
Using Windows Me with a USB or parallel cable
Using Windows NT with a parallel cable . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Using Windows 98 with a USB or parallel cable Using Windows 95 with a parallel cable
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8 Setting up for network printing
Software overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
8 Contents
Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Status Monitor Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Printing Status window
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Dell Toner Re-order Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Dell Local Printer Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Print Server TCP/IP Setup Utility
Dell Printer Software Uninstall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Driver Profiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Connecting the printer to the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Attaching directly to the network (no queue)
Assign an IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Attaching locally to a server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Attaching directly to the network (queue)
9 Setting up for shared printing
Point and print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Peer-to-peer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
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10 Configure paper trays
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11 Verify printer setup
Printing a menu settings page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Restoring factory defaults
Recommended method
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
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Contents 9
12 Appendix
Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Limited Warranties and Return Policy
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only) 105
"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . 108
Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only) . . . . . . . . 113
Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . 113
One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Dell Computer Corporation Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties
. . . . . . . . . . . 116
Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only) 116
Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty (Latin America Only)
.
117
Dell Software License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
10 Contents
SECTION 1

Unpack the printer

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NOTICE: Allow at least 7.62 cm (3 in.) clearance on the right side of the printer for the cooling
fan to function properly.
Select a well ventilated location for your printer that provides room for the trays, cover, and doors. Choose a firm, level surface away from direct airflow and temperature extremes.
Remove all items from the box. Make sure you have the following items:
250-sheet tray
Power cord
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Drivers and Utilities
CD
Operator panel overlay
• Setup diagram
• Printer with one 250-sheet tray
•Power cord
• Print cartridge (shipped inside printer, wrapped in packaging)
• Owner’s Manual
• Drivers and Utilities CD
• Operator panel overlay (non-English only)
If any items are missing or damaged, contact Dell at www.support.dell.com for assistance.
Save the carton and packing material in case you need to repack the printer.
12 Unpack the printer
Owner’s Manual
Setup diagram
SECTION 2

Install the optional drawer

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CAUTION: If you are adding an optional drawer sometime after setting up the
printer, be sure to turn the printer off, unplug the power cord, and disconnect all cables from the back of the printer before completing these tasks.
To increase paper capacity, you can purchase one optional 250-sheet drawer or one optional 500-sheet drawer. A drawer consists of a base and a tray.
If you ordered an optional drawer, follow the instructions below to install it.
1 Remove all packing material and tape from the base. 2 Pull the tray out of the base.
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Remove any packing material and tape from the tray.
3 Grasp the base on each side at opposite corners and move it to the location selected
for the printer.
4 Reinstall the tray. Push it fully into the printer.
14 Install the optional drawer
SECTION 3

Prepare the printer

Positioning the printer Raising the paper rest Attaching an operator panel overlay
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Positioning the printer

Once you have selected a location and positioned an optional drawer (if you have one), you are ready to position the printer.
NOTE: If you have optional memory to install, leave clearance on the left side of the printer.
Lift the printer by the recessed handholds on both sides, and place it on the table or optional drawer.
To position the printer on an optional drawer:
1 Align the tabs, slots, and connector on the drawer with the underside of the printer.
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Handhold
Tab
Connector
2 Lower the printer into place. Make sure it is seated securely on the drawer.
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Slot

Raising the paper rest

The paper rest holds printed jobs at an angle to keep them from sliding out of the output bin. Pull the paper rest forward to raise it.
Prepare the printer 17

Attaching an operator panel overlay

If English is not your preferred language and your printer shipped with an operator panel overlay, attach the overlay that has the appropriately translated light and button names:
1 Peel the protective backing off the overlay. 2 Align the holes in the overlay with the lights and buttons on the operator panel, and
then press the overlay into place.
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18 Prepare the printer
SECTION 4

Install optional memory cards

Removing the side cover Removing the shield Installing a memory card Reattaching the shield Reattaching the side cover
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CAUTION: If you are installing memory cards sometime after setting up the
printer, turn the printer off and unplug the power cord before continuing.
NOTE: Memory options designed for other Dell printers may not work with your printer.
Your printer has two memory connectors for optional memory cards. You can install any combination of printer memory and flash memory cards in the connectors. However, the printer only recognizes one flash memory card at a time.
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to install memory cards.
Removing the side cover
1 Open the upper front door and the multipurpose feeder door.
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2 Firmly press on the two tabs simultaneously to free them from their slots.
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3 Slide the side cover off of the back of the printer as you swing it out to remove it.
Tab
Tab
4 Set the cover aside.
Install optional memory cards 21

Removing the shield

1 Loosen the six screws.
Do not remove them completely.
Screw in keyhole
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2 Slide the shield to the left until the screws fit into the keyholes on the cover. 3 Pull the shield straight out, and set it aside.
22 Install optional memory cards
Installing a memory card
Follow the instructions in this section to install either a printer memory card or a flash memory card. Memory cards must have 100-pin connectors.
NOTICE: Memory cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the
printer before you touch a card.
Unpack the memory card.
1
Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card. Save the packaging.
2 Push open the latches on both sides of the memory connector you want to use. 3 Align the notches on the card with the notches on the connector. 4 Push the memory card firmly into the connector until the latches on either end of the
connector snap into place. It may require some force to fully seat the card.
5 Make sure each latch fits over the notch on the end of the card.
Notch
Notch
Latch
Install optional memory cards 23

Reattaching the shield

After installing your memory cards, you must reattach the shield.
1 Align the six keyholes on the shield with the six screws on the system board. 2 Press the shield against the system board, and then slide the shield to the right.
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3 Tighten the six screws.
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Reattaching the side cover
1 Align the three rear tabs on the side cover with the corresponding slots on the printer. 2 Guide the tabs on the top, bottom, and front of the cover into their corresponding
slots. The top and front tabs snap into place.
3 Close the upper front door and the multipurpose feeder door.
Make sure both doors snap closed on both sides.
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26 Install optional memory cards
SECTION 5

Install printer supplies

Removing the packaging Installing the print cartridge
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Removing the packaging

1 Open the upper front door.
Finger grips
2 Grasp the print cartridge by the handle. Lift the cartridge out of the printer.
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Handle
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3 Remove the packaging material from the cartridge.
Retain the packaging material.
NOTICE: Do not touch the photoconductor drum on the bottom of the print cartridge.
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Installing the print cartridge
1 Hold the print cartridge by the handle and gently shake it to distribute the toner.
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2 Install the print cartridge:
a Grasp the print cartridge by the handle. b Align the tabs on each side of the print cartridge with the slots on each side of the
print cartridge cradle.
c Slide the print cartridge into the printer until it snaps into place.
3 Close the upper front door.
Make sure the door snaps closed on both sides, or the printer will not function properly.
30 Install printer supplies
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