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Dell™ Workgroup Laser Printer M5200 User'sGuideClick the links to the left for information on the features, options, and operation of your printe

IP address.NOTE: You must be a network administrator to use this feature.Printing statisticsKeep track of printing trends, such as paper usage and typ

0.08...100 (in increments of 0.01 cpi)10*Pitch refers to the number of fixed-space characters in a horizontal inch of type. You can select a pitch fro

Lines per PagePurpose:To determine the number of lines that print on each page.Values:1...25560* (country-specific factory default values)64* (country

Assign Tray <x>Assign Env FeederAssign Man EnvAssign MP FeederAssign Man Paper Then select a value:Off*Printer uses factory default source assig

Use the PostScript Menu to change printer settings that only affect jobs using the PostScript emulationprinter language.Select a menu item for more de

Values:On*Printer examines data on the network interface and selects PCL emulation if the data indicates that isthe required printer language.OffPrint

OnPrinter performs NPA processing. If data is not in NPA format, it is rejected as bad data.OffPrinter does not perform NPA processing.Auto*Printer ex

Purpose:To configure an internal print server.Values:Values for this menu item are supplied by the specific print server. Select the menu item to see

PS SmartSwitch; Printer LanguagePS SmartSwitchPurpose:To configure the printer so it automatically switches to PostScript emulation when a print job r

To configure the size of the USB input buffer.Values:DisabledJob buffering is disabled.Auto*Printer automatically calculates the USB Buffer size (reco

2.Release the buttons when you see Performing Self Test.3.Config Menu appears on the first line of the display.Press Menu until you see Panel Menus, a

About your printerThe following illustrations show the standard Dell Workgroup Laser Printer M5200, and with an envelopefeeder, duplex unit option, an

Printing Tips for successful printing Sending a job to print Canceling a print job Printing a menu settings page Printing a font sample list Usi

Sending a job to printTo support all of the printer features, use the custom printer drivers. When you choose Print from asoftware application, a wind

Double-click the printer icon.1.A list of print jobs appears in the printer window.Select the job you want to cancel.2.Press the Delete key on the key

Printing a font sample listTo print samples of all the fonts currently available for your printer:Make sure the printer is on and the Ready message ap

when you sent the job. See Confidential jobs for more information.From either the Confidential Job or the Held Jobs menu items, you have five choices:

Recognizing when format errors occurIf the symbol appears on the display, it indicates that the printer had trouble formatting one or more ofthe held

Confidential jobsWhen you send a job to the printer, you can enter a personal identification number (PIN) from the driver.The PIN must be four digits

1.2.The printer performs its power-on sequence, and then Config Menu appears on the first line of thedisplay.Press and release Menu until you see Size

Setting up for shared printing Point and print Peer-to-peerYou can share your new printer on the network using the Drivers and Utilities CD that shi

If you use the point and print method, a subset of driver information is copied from the server to the clientcomputer. This is just enough information

Unpacking the printerSelect a location for your printer.1.CAUTION: The printer requires at least two people to lift it safely.Leave enough room to ope

Select whether you want this printer to be the default printer for the client, and then click Finish.6.Print a test page to verify printer installatio

Understanding fontsTypefaces and fontsA font is a set of characters and symbols created with a distinct design. The distinct design is called atypefac

The size of a font is specified as either a pitch or point size, depending on whether the font is fixed space orproportional.In fixed space fonts, eac

The printer uses both bitmapped and scalable fonts.Bitmapped fonts are stored in printer memory as predefined patterns of bits that represent a typefa

Resident fontsYour printer is equipped with resident fonts stored permanently in printer memory. Different fonts areavailable in PCL 6 and PostScript

CourierPS ObliqueCourier-ObliqueCourierPS BoldCourier-BoldCourierPS Bold ItalicCourier-BoldObliqueCG Omega CG Omega Bold CG Omega Italic CG Omega Bold

Courier Bold ItalicIntl-Courier-BoldObliqueLetter GothicLetterGothicLetter Gothic ItalicLetterGothic-SlantedLetter Gothic BoldLetterGothic-Bold Letter

Univers Condensed BoldUnivers-CondensedBoldUnivers Condensed Bold ItalicUnivers-CondensedBoldObliqueWingdingsWingdings-RegularITC Zapf Chancery Medium

Bodoni-BoldItalic Bodoni-Poster Bodoni-PosterCompressed CooperBlack CooperBlack-Italic Copperplate-ThirtyTwoBC Copperplate-ThirtyThreeBC Eurostile Eu

LubalinGraph-Book LubalinGraph-BookOblique LubalinGraph-Demi LubalinGraph-DemiObliqueLine Printer 16 POSTNET Barcode OCR-A OCR-B C39 Narrow C39 Regul

2.1Printerwithstandardtray4Drivers andUtilities CD2Wire bail5Owner's Manual3Powercord6Setup diagramSave the carton and packing material in case y

ABICOMP Brazil/PortugalISO 21: GermanPC-853 Latin 3 (Turkish)ABICOMP InternationalISO 25: FrenchPC-855 CyrillicDeskTopISO 57: ChinesePC-857 Latin 5 (T

Understanding printer messagesThe printer operator panel displays messages describing the current state of the printer and indicatespossible printer p

Change CartridgeInvalid RefillRemove the indicated toner cartridge andinstall a new one.See also: Replacing the toner cartridgeCheck <device>Con

cancel the current job.To avoid this error in the future:Delete fonts, macros, and otherdata stored in printer memory.Install more printer memory.The

x is one of the following sources:Tray 1 – Tray 3MP FeederEnv Feederautomatically clears the message andcontinues printing the job.Press Menu to open

Printing Font ListThe printer is processing or printinga list of all available fonts for thespecified printer language.Wait for the message to clear.S

ResettingMaint Cnt ValueThe printer is resetting the counterthat tracks wear on the fuser.Wait for the message to clear.Resetting thePrinterThe printe

WaitingThe printer has received a page ofdata to print but is waiting for anEnd of Job command, a Form Feedcommand, or additional data.Press Go to pri

See also: Canceling a print job37 InsufficientDefrag MemoryThe printer cannot defragmentflash memory, because the printermemory used to store undelete

4<x>UnsupportedFirmware CardThe printer detects an unsupportedversion of firmware on the installedfirmware card during the power-oncycle.Turn th

Installing the toner cartridgePress latch 1 to open the lower door. Press latch 2 to open the upper door.1.Grasp the toner cartridge by the handle and

the toner cartridge.See also: Replacing the toner cartridge900–999 Service<message>Messages labeled 900–999 relateto printer problems that mayre

Clearing jams Before removing jams Identifying the print media path 200 and 201 Paper Jam Remove Cartridge 202 Paper Jam Open Rear Door 23x Paper

Make sure the recommended print side is face down when loading all trays for simplex printing.Make sure the recommended print side is face up when loa

1201 Paper Jam523x Paper Jam2200 Paper Jam624x Paper Jam3260 Paper Jam723x Paper Jam4250 Paper Jam8202 Paper JamAccessing jam areasOpen doors and cove

Jam message200 and 201 Paper Jam Remove Cartridge202 Paper Jam Open Rear Door23x Paper Jam231 Paper Jam Check Duplex232 Paper Jam Check Duplex and 233

1.CAUTION: The rear portion of the inside of the printer is hot.While grasping the toner cartridge by the hand grip, pull the cartridge up toward the

3.Pull the print media up and toward you.4.NOTE: The print media may be covered with unfused toner, which can stain garments and skin.If the print med

Remove any print media based on what part is visible.If the middle section of print media is visible, grasp it on both sides and gently pull it straig

Jams that cause a 202 Paper Jam message require opening the printer rear door.NOTE: To resolve the message, you must clear all print media from the pr

If print media is still in the fuser area, open the upper front door and remove the print media.If the end of the print media is visible, pull the pri

3.NOTICE: Do not touch the photoconductor drum on the underside of the toner cartridge.1Photoconductor drumGently shake the cartridge to distribute th

If the print media does not move immediately when you pull, stop pulling. Open the upper front door andpull the print media out.23x Paper JamJams in t

1.Remove any print media based on what part is visible.If the middle section of print media is visible, grasp it on both sides and gently pull it stra

If the print media does not move immediately when you pull, stop pulling. Remove the toner cartridge,and then pull the print media out.Close the print

Pull down and out if the print media is in this position.Close the duplex rear door. Make sure it snaps into place.6.

6.232 Paper Jam Check Duplex and 233 Paper Jam Check DuplexNOTE: To resolve the message, you must clear all print media from the print media path.Open

Pull down and out if the print media is in this position.Close the duplex rear door. Make sure it snaps into place.3.

3.234 Paper Jam Check Duplex, 235 Paper Jam Check Duplex,and238 Paper Jam Check DuplexNOTE: To resolve the message, you must clear all print media fro

Close the duplex rear door. Make sure it snaps into place.3.Remove the standard tray.4.

4.Locate the recessed areas on each side of the duplex front access cover.5.Slowly pull the duplex front access cover straight out.6.If the edge of th

7.If the print media is not visible, continue with step 8. Otherwise, close the duplex front access cover.Remove any sheets of print media lying in th

1Tab2SlotGuide the cartridge in until it snaps into place.6.Close the upper door, and then the lower door.7.

2.If the edge of the print media is visible, pull the print media straight up and out.3.If the print media is not visible, continue with step 4. Other

into place.6.Slide the standard tray back into the printer.7.237 Paper Jam Check DuplexNOTE: To resolve the message, you must clear all print media fr

1Photoconductor drumLay the cartridge aside.NOTE: Do not leave the cartridge exposed to light for extended periods.Gently push the feed roller release

5.Close the upper door, and then the lower door.6.Locate the recessed areas on each side of the duplex front access cover.7.Slowly pull the duplex fro

11.Hold the duplex front access cover level while you slide it back into the duplex unit. Make sure it snapsinto place.12.Slide the standard tray back

If print media is still in the fuser area, open the upper front door and remove the print media.If the end of the print media is visible, pull the pri

4.Look under the duplex rear door for the edge of the print media to determine how the print media isjammed:If only a short piece of print media is vi

Close the duplex rear door. Make sure it snaps into place.6.Press latch 1 to open the lower door. Press latch 2 to open the upper door.7.

7.CAUTION: The rear portion of the inside of the printer is hot.While grasping the toner cartridge by the hand grip, pull the cartridge up toward the

9.Pull the print media up and toward you.10.NOTE: The print media may be covered with unfused toner, which can stain garments and skin.Reinstall the t

Attaching cables Choosing the right cable Connecting the printer locally Connecting the printer to the networkChoosing the right cableYour Dell Wor

14.If the edge of the print media is visible, pull the print media straight up and out.15.If the print media is not visible, continue with step 16. Ot

into place.18.Slide the standard tray back into the printer.19.24x Paper Jam Check Tray xJams in four areas result in a 24x Paper Jam message, where x

If the print media is in the pass-through area across two trays, pull the print media straight upand out.If you do not see either end of the print med

Pull the tray out of the support unit. If only a short section of the print media is visible, do not pulldown to remove the print media.1.Gently slide

Across an optional tray, the duplex unit, and the standardtrayPull the tray out of the support unit. If only a short section of the print media is vis

a.Slide the tray all the way into the printer.b.Slide the duplex front access cover back into the duplex unit. Make sure it snaps into place.c.If you

Remove the toner cartridge.c.NOTICE: Do not touch the photoconductor drum on the underside of the toner cartridge. Use thehandhold on the cartridge to

e.Reinstall the toner cartridge.Align the slides on the cartridge with the slots on the toner cartridge cradle. Use the arrowsinside the printer for p

260 Paper Jam Check Env FeederEnvelope jams may occur in two areas.NOTE: To resolve the message, you must clear all envelopes from the print media pat

4.Replace the stack of envelopes in the envelope feeder.5.Adjust the envelope edge guide.6.Lower the envelope weight to the stack.7.NOTE: If envelope

Connecting the printer locallyA local printer is a printer attached to your computer using a USB cable. If your printer is attached to anetwork instea

6.Pull the envelope straight out of the printer.7.NOTE: You may have to remove the toner cartridge to get the envelope out. See reinstall the tonercar

Troubleshooting Solving basic printer problems Checking an unresponsive printer Solving display problems Solving printing problems Solving print

Other electrical equipment plugged into the outlet is working.You try turning the printer off, then wait for about 10 seconds, and turn the printer on

Verify that the correct print media size is selected through the operatorpanel, in the printer driver, or in the software application.Make sure PCL Sm

Printer does not duplex pages.Make sure Duplex is selected in both the Finishing Menu and in theprinter driver.Make sure you have enough printer memor

Entire page is white.Make sure the packaging material is removed from the toner cartridge.Check the toner cartridge to be sure it is installed correct

Part or all of the page isprinted in black.Check the toner cartridge to see if it is installed correctly.If the charge roll has been replaced, verify

The following table lists printer options and suggested corrective actions for related problems. If thesuggested corrective action does not fix the pr

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Maintaining your printer Maintaining your printer Determining the status of supplies Conserving supplies Ordering supplies Storing supplies Stor

a properly grounded outlet.1.Turn on the computer and the printer.2.Print and check the menu settings pageThe Menu Settings page lists all the options

Conserving suppliesSeveral settings in your application software or on the display let you conserve toner and paper:SupplySettingWhat the setting does

If your printer is connected to the network, type your printer IP address in your Web browser to launch theDell Printer Configuration Web Tool and cli

Use the following guidelines for proper print media storage. These help avoid paper feeding problems anduneven print quality:For best results, store p

Order a new toner cartridge so you will have it on hand when the current cartridge no longer printssatisfactorily. See Ordering supplies for informati

2.CAUTION: The rear portion of the inside of the printer is hot.While grasping the toner cartridge by the hand grip, pull the cartridge up toward the

Using a clean, lint-free cloth, gently clean the shaded areas by wiping toward the front of the printer.NOTICE: Do not touch the transfer roller.1Tran

1Photoconductor drumHold the toner cartridge by the handle and gently shake it side-to-side to distribute the toner.2.Align the tabs on each side of t

Guide the toner cartridge in until it snaps into place.4.Close the upper door, and then the lower door.5.Turn the printer on.6.Replacing the charge ro

1TabPull down on the charge roll until it is loose.7.Pull the charge roll to the right to loosen the left side.8.Pull the charge roll straight out of

1Metal tab2Cylinder partRemove any packaging from the new charge roll.10.NOTICE: Do not touch the cylinder part of the charge roll when installing the

1.Visit Dell's website, or order Dell printer supplies by phone.2.www.dell.com/suppliesFor best service, have your Dell printer Service Tag avail

2.3.Click Update, and then click Apply.4.Connecting the printer to the networkTo attach the printer to a computer:Make sure the printer, computer, and

14.Release the metal arm-like tab.15.Reinstall the toner cartridge and close the front doors.16.Plug the printer power cord into a properly grounded e

4.Pull the transfer roller to the left to loosen the right side and then pull it straight out of the printer. Setit aside.5.

Remove any packaging from the new transfer roller.6.Grasp the transfer roller on the left side as shown.7.Locate the small hole and insert the metal t

8.Lower the transfer roller gently until the left metal tab fits into the slot. You may have to push it downfor a secure fit.9.

Reinstall the toner cartridge and close the front doors.10.Plug the printer power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.11.Reset the mainten

2.Press on the end of the tab and pull the pick roller off the arm.3.1TabRepeat step 3 on the other side to remove the other pick roller.4.Gently rele

4.5.Discard the used pick rollers.6.To install the new pick rollers:Remove the two pick rollers from the packaging.1.Pull the pick roller arm down.2.L

4.Repeat step 3and step 4 to install the other pick roller.5.Gently release the pick roller arm.6.Insert the standard tray.7.Resetting the maintenance

Press Menu until you see Exit Config Menu, and then press Select.5.Activating Menu Changes appears briefly, followed by Performing Self Test. The prin

Removing options Removing optional printer memory cards Removing the envelope feeder Removing the printer from the duplex unit, removing a duplex u

Turn on the computer and the printer.2.Print and check the network setup pagePrint a network setup page to verify the network connection. This page al

b.Press down on the side door latches and open the side door.c.Loosen, but do not remove, the six screws on the shield.d.NOTE: You need a small Philli

Use the tabs to slide the shield up until the top three screws fit into the three keyholes on theshield.e.Hold the shield by the tabs and lift it off.

4.Place the card in its original packaging. If you did not save the original packaging, wrap it in paper andstore it in a box for protection.5.If you

Close the side door.2.Close the upper door, and then the lower door.3.Removing the envelope feederRemove envelopes from the envelope feeder.1.Push the

2.Open the printer upper front door.3.Pull the envelope feeder up slightly and straight out of the printer. Set it aside.4.Close both front doors.5.Re

Carefully lift the optional drawer straight up until it is completely disconnected from the option belowit. Set it aside.2.

Uninstalling drivers Uninstall software utilityThe Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers and utilities for your printer and optional devices. Del

Printer specifications Dimensions Memory Emulation, compatibility, and connectivity Cartridge and printer life Environmental Choosing the right

EmulationsPostScript 3, PCL 6CompatibilityWindows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, Windows XP, UNIX, LinuxConnectivityStandard local:Standard n

Unpacked humidity range: 5% RH to 80% RH (non-condensing)Storage (packed) humidity range: 5% RH to 95% RH (non-condensing)AltitudeOperating: up to 3,0

You can also assign an IP address using: BOOTP, or a RARP server and telnet, or static ARP entry and telnet.Use BOOTPBOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol) is an

Media types and sizesSourcePrint media supportedSizes supportedWeight CapacityTray 1(standard500-sheettray)Paper, card stock,transparenc

Your Dell Workgroup Laser Printer M5200 interconnection cable must meet the following requirements: ConnectionCable certification1USBUSB 2.0210/100Bas

Safety and Regulatory Information Safety Information Regulatory Information Noise Emissions Levels Laser Notice Energy StarSafety InformationCAUT

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other thanrecommended cables or by unauthorized changes o

This apparatus is approved under the approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for the indirect connections tothe public telecommunications systems in the Un

Companies participating in this program introduce products that power down when they are not being used.This feature will cut the energy used by up to

Appendix Dell technical support policy Contacting Dell Warranty and Return PolicyDell technical support policyTechnician-assisted technical support

Electronic Quote [email protected]@dell.com (for Asian/Pacific countries only)Electronic Information [email protected] and R

Licensing noticeThe printer resident software contains:Software developed and copyrighted by Dell and/or third partiesDell modified software licensed

RARP (Reverse Address Resolution Protocol) is another internet protocol that lets you set your printer's IPaddress.To set the IP address, netmask

Ping the printer and verify that it responds. For example, at a command prompt on a networkcomputer, type ping followed by the new printer IP address

Installing optional drawersCAUTION: If you are adding an optional drawer sometime after setting up the printer, besure to turn the printer off, unplug

1Tab2Round peg3Square holeAttach decals to the trays.3.Decals showing the number "1" are on your printer and the standard tray. These decals

a.Press the Menu button on the printer until you see Utilities Menu, and then press Select.b.Press Menu until you see Print Menus, and then press Sele

b.c.Press Menu until you see the paper type you loaded in the tray, and then press Select.d.Repeat for each installed tray.e.The printer is now config

Attaching the wire bailThe wire bail keeps paper from sliding out of the output bin.Remove the printer top cover and slide the plastic bracket onto th

Refer to the Drivers and Utilities CD for details.March 2003 Rev. A01

Installing an optional duplex unitThe duplex unit attaches under the printer, below the standard tray and above any optional paper drawers.Place the d

b.Press Menu until you see Print Menus, and then press Select to print the page. The messagePrinting Menus appears on the display.c.Verify the duplex

1.For all others: Click Start Settings Printers.Right-click the Dell Laser Printer M5200 icon.2.For Windows XP and Windows 2000: Click Printing Pr

Installing an optional envelope feederThe envelope feeder attaches to the front of your printer behind the lower front door. It can be removedwhen you

1Slots2TabPrint a menu settings page to verify the envelope feeder is installed properly.Turn the printer on.a.Press the Menu button on the printer un

5.Windows XPClick Start Settings Printers and Faxes.1.Right-click the Dell Laser Printer M5200 icon.2.Click Properties Device (or Options) Upd

Print media guidelines Storing print media Identifying print media sources and specificationsPrint media is paper, card stock, transparencies, label

fuse to the paper properly, resulting in poor print quality. If the paper is too smooth, it can cause paperfeeding problems. Smoothness needs to be be

Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printerPreprinted papers that can be affected by the temperature in the printer fuserPreprin

Selecting preprinted forms and letterheadUse the following guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead paper for the printer:Use grain l

Finding information Software overview FontsWhat are you looking for?Find it hereDrivers for my printerMy User's GuideDrivers and Utilities CDDo

Tray 2(optional 250-sheet or 500-sheet drawer)Duplex printing using tray 1or tray 2Face upLogo faces rear oftrayNotapplicableMultipurpose feeder(inclu

Use the following guidelines to select and use prepunched paper:Test paper from several manufacturers before ordering and using large quantities of pr

When printing on envelopes:To achieve the best possible print quality, use only high-quality envelopes that are designed for use inlaser printers.Set

Load only one size of envelope at a time in the envelope feeder.A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and the high printing temperatures may seal

the adhesive at least 1 mm (0.04 in.) away from edges. Adhesive material contaminates your printerand could void your warranty.If zone coating of the

If you store individual packages of print media out of the original carton, make sure they rest on a flatsurface so the edges do not buckle or curl.Do

Executive184.2 x266.7 mm(7.25 x 10.5in.)YYYY YYFolio1216 x 330mm(8.5 x 13in.)YYYY YYStatement1139.7 x215.9 mm(5.5 x 8.5in.)YYYY YUniversal2139.7 x 21

DLEnvelope110 x 220mm(4.33 x 8.66in.) YY YC5Envelope162 x 229mm(6.38 x 9.01in.) YY YB5Envelope176 x 250mm(6.93 x 9.84in.) YY YOtherEnvelope198.4

Print media types and weightsPrint mediaTypePrint media weightStandard 500-sheet tray andoptional500-sheet drawerMultipurposefeeder andoptional250-she

Loading print media Loading print media in standard and optional trays Using and loading the multipurpose feeder Using and loading the optional env

Express Service Code andService Tag numberExpress Service Code and Service Tag number.The Express Service Code and Service Tag numbers are located ins

1.Squeeze the width guide tab and the side of the guide as shown. Slide the width guide to the far rightside of the tray.2.Squeeze the length guide le

1Size indicatorsFlex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the printmedia. Straighten the edges on a leve

1Load lineSqueeze the width guide tab and the side of the guide together. Slide the width guide to the left until itlightly rests against the edge of

For duplex printing on letterhead, place the printed side face up as shown.NOTE: The Paper Loading menu item lets you print simplex jobs on letterhead

Print media dimensionsThe multipurpose feeder accepts print media within the following dimensions:Width-69.85 mm (2.75 in.) to 229 mm (9.01 in.)Length

1Simplex letterhead2Duplex letterhead3EnvelopeNOTE: The Paper Loading menu item in the Paper Menu lets you print simplex jobs on letterhead (orother p

2.Slide the width guide to the far right.3.Prepare the print media for loading.Flex paper or fan envelopes back and forth. Do not fold or crease the p

Use the stack height limiter as a guide for stack height when loading print media.5.1Stack height limiterLoad one type of print media in the multipurp

Continue with step 2.Loading envelopesLoad envelopes flap side down with the stamp area and flap on the left. The end of the envelopewith the stamp ar

1.1With no duplex unitattached2With a duplex unit attachedGently slide the print media into the multipurpose feeder as far as it will go. Forcing the

Operating SystemStatusMonitorStatusMonitorCenterDell TonerReorderWindowDell PrinterSoftwareUninstallDriverProfilerWindows 2000,Windows XPYYYYYWindows

Make sure the Paper Size and Paper Type for the multipurpose feeder (MP Feeder Size and MPFeeder Type) are set to the correct value for the print medi

Extended to the middle position for medium-length envelopesFully open (extended to its full length) for long envelopes1.NOTICE: Do not place objects o

the corners to flatten them.4.Fan the envelopes. This prevents the edges of the envelopes from sticking together and helps themfeed properly.NOTE: Whe

Lower the envelope weight to touch the stack.7.Select the source, size, and type from your software application.8.Select the envelope size and type fr

from the next linked tray - tray 3.If you load the same size print media in each tray, make sure the print media is all the same type in order tolink

Long Edge*The asterisk (*)indicates this isthe factory defaultsettingAssumes binding along the long end of the page (left edge for portrait orientatio

1Portrait2Landscape3Back of sheet4Front of sheetUsing the output binThe standard bin holds up to:250 sheets (75 g/m2) of plain paper or300 transparenc

2.1Support2Support extensionGently releasing the support extension drops it to its open position.3.

Understanding the operator panel Using the operator panel buttons Printing a menu settings page Printing a printer network setup page Using the op

1LCD display5Go button2Select button6Indicator light3Return button7Menu button4Stop button Press Menu to:Enter and scroll through the menusPress Selec

Choose your printer model from the drop-down list on the screen.a.Enter your Dell printer Service Tag number in the field provided.b.2.Your Service Ta

The Menu 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.M

Using the operator panel to change printer settingsFrom the operator panel, you can select menu items and associated values to print your jobs success

Factory defaults are the function settings in effect the first time you turn your printer on. These remain ineffect until you change them. Factory def

To restore the original printer factory default settings:Make sure the printer is on and the Ready message appears.1.Press Menu until you see Utilitie

Understanding printer menus Using the printer menus Disabling operator panel menus Enabling menusIf your printer is configured as a network printer

Configure MPPaper TextureCustom TypesPaper TypeEnvelope EnhancePaper WeightPaper LoadingSubstitute SizePaper SizeUniversal SetupPaper Source NOTE: Val

Tray <x> SizeManual Pap SizeEnv Feeder SizeMP Feeder SizeManual Env Size Then select a value (*denotes country-specific factory default values):

NOTE: If a user-defined name is available, it is displayed instead of Custom Type <x>. The user-defined name is truncated to 14 characters. If t

Inches*Millimeters*Then select the values:Portrait Width=3.00–14.17 in.=76–360 mm (8.5 in.*)(216 mm*)Portrait Height=3.00–14.17 in.=76–360 mm (14.00 i

Cassette*Printer treats the multipurpose feeder like any other paper tray. If a print job requests asize or type that is only loaded in the multipurpo

settings and other data for things such as:Print orientation and N-Up (document settings)Installation status of an output tray (printer options)User-d

SmoothNormal*RoughNOTE: The default for Bond Texture is Rough instead of Normal. If a user-defined name is availablefor a custom Type, then the name i

To properly handle preprinted paper loaded in a tray, whether the job is a duplexed job or a single-sided job.NOTE: The Paper Loading menu item is onl

NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default settings.DuplexPurpose:To set duplexing as the default for all print jobs. (Select Dupl

Purpose:To set the number of copies you want for the printer default value. (Set the number of copies required for aspecific job from the printer driv

Purpose:To insert blank separator sheets between jobs, between multiple copies of a job, or between each page of ajob.Values:None*Does not insert sepa

To print multiple page images on one side of a sheet of paper. Also called N-Up or Paper Saver.Values:Off*Prints 1 page image per side.6 UpPrints 6 pa

Auto*Lets the printer choose between portrait and landscape orientation.Long EdgeSets the long edge of the paper as the top of the page (landscape).Sh

To print a listing of the current user default values, the installed options, the amount of installed printermemory, and the status of printer supplie

RestoreAll menu items are returned to the factory default values except:Display Language.All settings in the Parallel Menu, Serial Menu, Network Menu,

Then select a value:Print AllJobsPrints all jobs associated with your PIN.Print AJobPrints the specified confidential job. Press Menu to scroll throug

Dell Printer Configuration Web ToolHave you ever sent a print job to the network printer down the hall, only to find it didn't print because of a

Cancel JobPurpose:To cancel the current print job.NOTE: Cancel Job is only displayed if the printer is processing a job or has a job in printer memory

NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default settings.Print ResolutionPurpose:To define the number of dots printed per inch (dpi). T

Purpose:To improve the quality of grayscale printing at 300 and 600 dots per inch (dpi) in PostScript emulation.Values:On*Uses modified screening para

Power SaverPurpose:To specify the amount of time (in minutes) the printer waits after a job is printed before it goes into areduced power state.Values

See also:Power SaverResource SavePurpose:To determine what the printer does with downloaded resources, such as fonts and macros stored in RAM, ifthe p

Purpose:To specify the amount of time (in seconds) the printer waits to receive additional bytes of data from thecomputer. When this timeout expires,

Page ProtectPurpose:To successfully print a page that may otherwise generate Complex Page errors.Values:Off*Prints a partial page of data if memory is

OffPrinter does not sound an alarm.Single*Printer sounds three quick beeps.ContinuousPrinter repeats three beeps every 10 seconds.Toner AlarmPurpose:T

NOTE: The Dell Service Tag menu item is only available through the Dell Printer Configuration WebTool. For more information, see Dell Printer Configur

To choose a specific font from the specified font source.Values:R0 Courier 10*The font name and font ID for all fonts in the selected font source are