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1. F Regent When dermed on Lee Lem Lieve 3 Click OK and start printing K NOTE The preview image shows how the page will look when it is printed Creating a Watermark 1 To change the print settings from your software application access printer properties See step 3 in Printing a Document 2 Click the Extras tab and click Edit in the Watermark section Edit Watermark Curere wa esnak Watermark Mectage Fast Page Oniy Message Angie Hoszortal Vertical Fort Attribute Name Arisi Regdu EE Masia Cancel The Edit Watermark window appears 3 Enter the text message you want to have printed in the Watermark Message box The message displays in the preview image window The preview image is provided so that you can see how the watermark will appear on the printed page When the First Page Only box is checked the watermark is printed on the first page only 4 Select the watermark options You can select the font name style size and gray scale level from the Font Attributes section and set the angle of the watermark from the Message Angle section 5 Click Add to add a new watermark to the list 6 When you have finished click OK and start printing To stop printing the watermark select No Watermark from the Watermark drop down list Editing a Watermark 1 To change the print settings from your software application access printer properties
2. Front Cover Rear View Power Cord Connector Power witch Operator Panel Button Functions The operator panel on the top right side of your printer has two LEDs and one button Dell 1100 Button Description The operator panel LEDs signify different things depending on their sequence LEDs that are off on and or blinking indicate printer conditions such as printer status intervention for example out of paper and jammed paper or service For more information on what the LEDs sequence means and what you can do see Understanding the Operator Panel LEDs To print a demo page In Ready mode press and hold for 2 seconds until both LEDs blink slowly and release Manual feeding Press x each time you load a sheet of paper in the tray when you select Manual Feed for Source from your software application For detailed information see Using Manual Feed Mode To cancel a print job Press x during printing blinks red while the print job is cleared from both the printer and the computer and the printer then returns to Ready mode This may take some time depending on the size of the print job In Manual Feed mode you can t cancel the print job by pressing Manual Duplex feeding Press x each time you load the paper back in the tray after the first side of your job has printed while manual duplex printing For detailed information see Printing on Both Sides of Paper Manual Duplex I
3. Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s instruction manual may cause harmful interference with radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense Class B 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s instruction manual may cause interference with radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
4. Paper Specifications Category Specifications Acid Content 5 5 8 0 pH Caliper 0 094 0 18 mm 3 0 7 0 mils Curl in Ream Flat within 0 02 in 5 mm Cut Edge Conditions Cut with sharp blades with no visible fray Fusing Compatibility Must not scorch melt offset or release hazardous emissions when heated to 200 C 392 F for 0 1 second Grain Long Grain Moisture Content 4 6 by weight Smoothness 100 250 Sheffield Paper Output Capacity Output Location Capacity Paper Output Tray Face Down 50 sheets of 75 g m bond 20 Ib paper Printer and Paper Storage Environment Paper storage conditions directly affect the feed operation Ideally the printer and paper storage environment should be at or near room temperature and not too dry or humid Remember that paper is hygroscopic it absorbs and loses moisture rapidly Heat works with humidity to damage paper Heat causes the moisture in paper to evaporate while cold causes it to condense on the sheets Heating systems and air conditioners remove most of the humidity from a room As paper is opened and used it loses moisture causing streaks and smudging Humid weather or water coolers can cause the humidity to increase in a room As paper is opened and used it absorbs any excess moisture causing light print and dropouts Also as paper loses and gains moisture it can become distorted This can cause paper jams Care should be taken not to purchase more paper than ca
5. If the printer is not working properly consult the following checklist If the printer does not pass a step follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions Check Suggested Solutions Check the power cord and Check the power source by plugging into another outlet the power switch Make sure that Gl is on In Ready mode GE lights green If GIRO lights or blinks green go to Understanding the Operator Panel LEDs Press and hold to print a e f a demo page does not print check the paper supply in the paper input tray demo page e fthe paper jams in the printer go to Clearing Jams in the Paper Tray Check the demo page to see If there is a print quality problem go to Solving Print Quality Problems if it is printed correctly ak short pa a If the page does not print check the cable connection between the printer and the computer a software application to verify that the computer and Check the print queue or print spooler to see if the printer has been paused a printer are connected and Check the software application to ensure you are using the proper printer driver and communication port If are communicating correctly printing is interrupted in progress go to Solving General Printing Problems If completing the checklist Solving General Printing Problems does not resolve the printer problem check the following Understanding the Operator Panel LEDs troubleshooting sections Solving Gen
6. The selected driver and all of its components are removed from your computer 3 Click Finish Using the Dell Toner Management System Printing Status Window The Printing Status window displays the status of the printer Printer Ready Printer Offline and Error Check Printer the name of the job currently being printed and the toner level for your printer The Printing Status window launches when you send a print job to the printer This appears only on the computer screen alo xj Printing Statues Printing Toner Level tested Shows the toner level for your printer See Viewing Toner Levels Click to order replacement toner cartridges online See Ordering Supplies Dell Toner Reorder Program The Dell Toner Reorder Program window can be launched from the Printing Status window the Programs window or the desktop icon You can order toner by phone or from the Web For details see Ordering Supplies Specifications Printer Specifications Paper Specifications Printer Specifications Item Specifications and Description Acoustic Noise Stand by Less than 30 dB Printing Less than 50 dB Sleep mode Background noise Package Weight Paper 1 2 Kg Plastic 0 2 Kg External Dimensions 358 x 299 x 217 mm 14 1 x 11 8 x 8 5 in WxDxH Interface USB 1 1 Compatible with USB 2 0 OS Compatibility Windows 98 Me 2000 XP Paper Specifications Overview Your printer accepts a variety of p
7. Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the preceding directives and standards has been made and is on file at Dell Inc Products Europe BV Limerick Ireland EN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only This device belongs to Class B devices as described in EN 55022 unless it is specifically stated that it is a Class A device on the specification label The following applies to devices in Class A of EN 55022 radius of protection up to 30 meters The user of the device is obliged to take all steps necessary to remove sources of interference to telecommu nication or other devices Pokud nen na typov m titku po ita e uvedeno e spad do t dy A podle EN 55022 spad automatickz do tfidy B podle EN 55022 Pro za zen za azen do tfidy A ochrann pasmo 30m podle EN 55022 plat nasledujf f Dojde li k ru en telekomunika nich nebo jinych za zen je u ivatel povinen prov st takov opat en aby ru en odstranil Polish Center For Testing And Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit a 3 prong socket All equipment that works together computer monitor printer and so on should have the same power supply source The phasing conductor of the room s electrical installation should have a reserve short circuit protection device in the form of a fuse with a nominal value no larger than 16 amperes A To completely switch off the equipment th
8. 600 de Shot Edge Faeto DGAL OF Lancet nee hep 4 If necessary select the page order from the Page Order drop down list Right Then Down Then Left Then Down Then Down Right Down Left Check Print Page Border to print a border around each page on the sheet Print Page Border or Page Order is enabled only if the Pages per Side setting is set to a number greater than one 5 Click the Paper tab and select the paper source size and type 6 Click OK and print the document Printing Posters You can print a single page document onto 4 9 or 16 sheets of paper for the purpose of pasting the sheets together to form one poster i sized document 74 C 1 To change the print settings from your software application access printer properties See step 3 in Printing a Document 6 A im 2 From the Layout tab select Poster from the Type drop down list ua UJ Lapous Page Geaphwce Extat bow Ce Cee Les ee 3 Configure the poster option You can select the page layout from 2x2 3x3 or 4x4 If you select 2x2 the output will be automatically stretched to cover 4 physical pages PATR Baty YE A3x3 Specify an overlap in millimeters or inches to make it easier to reconstruct the resulting poster 0 1 inches ET ay Gal ty 0 1 inches 4 Click the Paper tab and select the paper source size and type 5 Click OK and print the document You can complete the poster by pasting together the res
9. Manual e How to use my printer e Warranty information A CAUTION Read and follow all safety instructions in your Owner s Manual prior to setting up and operating your printer How to set up my printer Setup Diagram Express Service Code Identify your printer when you use support dell com or contact technical support Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support The Express Service Code is not available in all countries e Latest drivers for my printer Dell Support Website e Answers to technical service and support questions The Dell Support Website provides several online tools including e Documentation for my printer 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 Maintenance Cleaning Your Printer s Maintaining the Toner Cartridge Ordering Supplies Cleaning Your Printer To maintain print quality follow the cleaning procedures below each time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print quality problems occur NOTE Do
10. See step 3 in Printing a Document 2 Click the Extras tab and click Edit in the Watermark section The Edit Watermark window appears 3 Select the watermark you want to edit from the Current Watermarks list and change the watermark message and the options 4 Click Update to save the changes 5 Click OK Deleting a Watermark 1 To change the print settings from your software application access printer properties See step 3 in Printing a Document 2 From the Extras tab click Edit in the Watermark section The Edit Watermark window appears 3 Select the watermark you want to delete from the Current Watermarks list and click Delete 4 Click OK Using Overlays What is an Overlay An overlay is text and or images stored in the computer hard disk drive HDD as a special file format that can be printed on any document Overlays are often used to take the place of preprinted forms and letterhead paper Rather than using preprinted letterhead you can create an overlay containing the exact same information that is currently on your letterhead To print a letter with your company s letterhead you do not need to load preprinted letterhead paper in the printer You need only tell the printer to print the letterhead overlay on your document Creating a New Page Overlay To use a page overlay you must create a new page overlay containing your logo or image peu 1 Create or open a document containing text or an im
11. also be hot due to the heat roller located underneath the inner cover Allow the printer to cool before opening the covers 3 Loosen the paper if it is caught in the heat roller Then remove the paper by gently pulling it out CAUTI ON When removing jammed paper be careful not to touch the heat roller located underneath the inner cover It is hot and could cause burns 4 Close the inner cover and the top cover Printing resumes automatically K NOTE Failed pages will not reprint Reprint the failed pages Fuser Area Jam NOTICE The fuser area is hot Take care when removing paper from the printer 1 Open the front cover 2 Gently pull the toner cartridge out being careful not to scratch against the printer and lift it up and away from the printer 3 Remove the paper by gently pulling it toward you 4 Check that there is no other paper in the printer 5 Reinstall the toner cartridge and close the front cover Your printer resumes printing the document from failed pages Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams By selecting the correct paper types most paper jams can be avoided When a paper jam occurs follow the steps outlined in Clearing ams in the Paper Tray Follow the procedures in Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray Ensure that the adjustable guides are correctly positioned Do not overload the paper tray Do not remove the paper from the tray while your printer is printing Do not
12. at temperatures between 15 C and 300C 59 F to 86 F The relative humidity should be between 10 and 70 During storage you should use moisture proof wrap such as a plastic container or bag to prevent dust and moisture from contaminating your paper Load special paper types one sheet at a time Only use materials specifically recommended for use with laser printers To prevent special materials such as transparencies and label sheets from sticking together remove them as they print out For envelopes O O Use only well constructed envelopes with sharp well creased folds Do not use envelopes with clasps and snaps Do not use envelopes with windows coated linings self adhesive seals or other synthetic materials Do not use damaged or poorly made envelopes Use only envelopes recommended for laser printers Before loading envelopes in the tray make sure that they are undamaged and are not stuck together Do not feed stamped envelopes For transparencies o Place them on a flat surface after removing them from the printer o Do not leave them in the paper tray for long periods of time Dust and dirt may accumulate on them resulting in spotty printing o To avoid smudging caused by fingerprints handle them and coated paper carefully o To avoid fading do not expose printed transparencies to prolonged sunlight o Use only transparencies recommended for use with laser printers o Ensure that transparenci
13. computer to communicate with your printer To use your printer as a printer in Windows you must install the printer driver For information about installing the printer driver in Windows see Installing Software Dell Toner Management System displays the status of the printer and the name of the job when you send a job to print The Dell Toner Management System window also displays the level of toner remaining and allows you to order replacement toner cartridges User s Guide HTML documentation provides detailed information about using your printer Installing Software Before you begin ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements K NOTE For Windows 2000 XP the system administrator should install Dell software System Requirements I nstalling Dell Software A printer driver is software that lets your computer communicate with your printer The procedure to install drivers depends on the operating system you are using NOTE If you attach a USB printer cable while your printer and computer are powered on the Windows hardware wizard launches immediately Cancel the screen and use the Drivers and Utilities CD to install the Dell software 1 Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer and powered on Close all unnecessary programs NOTE If the printer is not connected to your computer when you install the CD ROM the No Printer Found screen appears Follow the instructions to install the
14. improve print quality install a new toner cartridge The paper may not meet paper specifications for example the paper is too moist or Aa Cc Aa Cc Aa Cc too rough See Paper Specifications Aa If the entire page is light the print resolution setting is too low or the Toner Save mode is on Adjust the print resolution and turn the Toner Save mode off See Graphics Tab A combination of faded or smeared defects may indicate that the toner cartridge needs cleaning See Cleaning the Interior Aa Toner specks The paper may not meet specifications for example the paper is too moist or too rough See Paper Specifications Aanhin The transfer roller may be dirty Clean the inside of the printer See Cleaning the AaBbCc P aca a Best Interior REC The paper path may need cleaning See Cleaning the Interior aBbCc AaBbCc AdaRtEc Dropouts If a faded areas generally rounded occur randomly on the page AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Vertical lines Gray background AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Toner smear AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBhCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Vertical repetitive defects AaBbCc AaBbCc_ AaBbCc AaBbCc_ AaBbCc Background scatter Misformed characters AaBbCc AaBbCG AaBbcc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc Page skew AaBbC AaBbCe AaBbCc AaBbCcc Curl o
15. incorrect Check the Windows printer setting to make sure that the print job is sent to the correct port If the computer has more than one port make sure that the printer is attached to the correct one The printer may be configured incorrectly Check the printer properties to ensure that all print settings are correct The printer driver may be incorrectly installed Reinstall the printer driver see Installing Dell Software Try printing a demo page The printer is malfunctioning Check the LEDs on the operator panel to determine if the printer is indicating a system error Paper does not feed into the Paper has not been loaded correctly Remove paper from the tray and reload it correctly rinter There is too much paper in the tray Remove excess paper from the tray The paper is too thick Use only paper that meets the specifications required by the printer Printing is extremely slow The job may be very complex Reduce the complexity of the page or try adjusting the print quality settings The maximum print speed of the printer is 14 A4 or 15 Letter pages per minute If you are using Windows 98 Me the Spooling Setting From the Start menu choose Settings and Printers Right click Dell may be set incorrectly Laser Printer 1100 choose Properties click the Details tab and then choose the Spool Settings button Select the desired spool setting Half the page is blank The page layout is too complex Simplify the
16. measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help FCC Identification Information The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations Model number Dell Laser Printer 1100 Company name Dell Inc One Dell Way Round Rock Texas 78682 USA 512 338 4400 IC Notice Canada Only Most Dell printers and other Dell digital apparatus are classified by the Industry Canada IC Interference Causing Equipment Standard 3 ICES 003 as Class B digital devices To determine which classification Class A or B applies to your printer or other Dell digital apparatus examine all registration labels located on the bottom side or the back panel of your printer or other digital apparatus A statement in the form of IC Class A ICES 003 or IC Class B ICES 003 will be located on one of these labels Note that Industry Canada regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void your authority to operate this equipment This Class B or Class A if so indicated on the registration label digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regula
17. page layout and remove any unnecessary graphics from the document The page orientation setting may be incorrect Change the page orientation in your application The paper size and the paper size settings do not Ensure that the paper size selected in the print settings matches match the paper in the tray The paper keeps jamming There is too much paper in the paper tray Remove excess paper from the tray If printing on special materials use the manual feed mode An incorrect type of paper is being used Use only paper that meets the specifications required by the printer See Paper Specifications There may be debris inside the printer Open the front cover and remove the debris The printer prints but the text The printer cable is loose or defective Disconnect the printer cable and reconnect Try a print job that you is wrong garbled or have already printed successfully If possible attach the cable and incomplete printer to another computer and try a print job that you know works Finally try a new printer cable The wrong printer driver was selected Check the application s printer selection menu to ensure that your printer is selected The software application is malfunctioning Try printing a job from another application Pages print but are blank The toner cartridge is defective or out of toner Gently shake the toner if necessary See Redistributing Toner If necessary replace the toner cartridge
18. paper source size and type in Paper Options 5 Click OK and print the document Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document You can scale your print job on a page 1 To change the print settings from your software application access printer properties See step 3 in Printing a Document 9 h 2 From the Paper tab select Reduce Enlarge from the Type drop down list 3 Enter the scaling rate in the Percentage input box You can also click the amp or button ensa ji Papa Opona ustom h owce os 4 Type Porte Oaa s 4 Select the paper source size and type in Paper Options 5 Click OK and print the document Using Watermarks The Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing document For example you may want to have large gray letters reading DRAFT or CONFIDENTIAL printed diagonally across the first page or all pages of a document ay ra There are several predefined watermarks that come with your printer and they can be modified or you can add new ones to the list Using an Existing Watermark 1 To change the print settings from your software application access printer properties See step 3 in Printing a Document 2 Click the Extras tab and select a watermark from the Watermark drop down list It appears in the preview image window Lapa Paper Graptecs Extat About w semat ta Overs pio Overapi Ed Ougua Options Port Onder Nam
19. z Long Ege hat Edge DGL 13 3 Click Save To use a saved setting select it from the Favorites drop down list To delete a favorite setting item select it from the list and click Delete You can also restore the printer driver s default settings by selecting Printer Default from the list Using Help Your printer has a help screen that can be activated by the Help button in the printer s properties window These help screens give detailed information about the printer features provided by the printer driver You can also click al from the upper right hand corner and then click on any setting Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper You can select the number of pages to be printed on a single sheet of paper To print more than one page per sheet the pages will be decreased in size and arranged on the sheet You can print up to 16 pages on one sheet N ni 1 To change the print settings from your software application access printer properties See step 3 in Printing a Document FUS r EER 2 From the Layout tab choose Multiple Pages per Side from the Type drop down list 28 3 Select the number of pages you want to print per sheet 1 2 4 6 9 or 16 from the Pages per Side drop down list 2 Beli Las Printer 1100 Printing Preferences T x Lope Papet Groptece Ea Abou Oeris s gt Poba Type Pages per Side Page Oude Age Tendon 3 Part Page Borde ten dE saa s P Long Eage Ateston
20. Document 3 Click the Extras tab 4 Select the overlay you want to print from the Overlay drop down list box 5 Ifthe overlay file doesn t appear on the Overlay list click Edit and then Load Overlay and select the overlay file Load owiany 2k3 Lok nm 0 Fos0wm 3 paw My Recent D marrert Derttzp ty Documents s hy Comparer Ro Place My Nara F twa p 2 Gren fier o ype O dy Fades If you have stored the overlay file you want to use on an external source such as a CD or floppy disk you can also load the file from that source when you access this Load Overlay window After you select the file click Open The file is now shown in the Overlay List box and is available for printing Select the overlay from the Overlay List box Edit Overlay 243 Overlay Lit No Overlay Create Overtay Det TYL Load Overlay ___Detedviy Overlay Status Use O veriay CWFam0OveWDel OVL Conlam Page Owe y When Pring Coed heb 6 If necessary select Confirm Page Overlay When Printing checkbox When this box is checked a message window appears each time you submit a document for printing asking you to confirm that you want to print an overlay on your document Answering Yes to the window means that the selected overlay will be printed with your document Answering No to the window cancels the use of the overlay page If this box is empty and an overlay has been selected the
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22. Portar Deis Property Orientation Layout Options Double sided Printing Paper Tab Description Orientation allows you to select the direction in which information is printed on a page e Portrait prints across the width of the page letter style e Landscape prints across the length of the page spreadsheet style If you want to rotate the page 180 degrees select 180 from the Rotate drop down list f A Landscape f A Portrait Layout Options allows you to select advanced printing options For details see Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper and Printing Posters Double sided Printing allows you to print two sided jobs manually For details see Printing on Both Sides of Paper Manual Duplex Use the following options to set paper handling needs when you access printer properties See step 3 in Printing a Document for more information about accessing printer properties Click the Paper tab to access paper properties 2 Dell Laser Printer 1100 Printing Preferences Lavo Papei Gragheos Ewa About Qia a 4 Papa Oporu O TIETES mo A ad hy 797 I zi 2 i Property Copies Size Description Copies allows you to choose the number of copies to be printed You can enter up to 999 The Size option allows you to choose the size of paper loaded in the paper tray If the required size is not listed in the Size box click Custom W
23. The file may have blank pages Check the file to ensure that it does not contain blank pages Some parts such as the controller or the board may Contact a service representative be defective When you are using Window The setting in the software application is wrong Print the document by selecting Download as Bit Image in the 98 the illustrations print Advanced Options window of Graphics properties incorrectly in Adobe Illustrator Solving Print Quality Problems Print Quality Checklist Print quality problems can be resolved by following the checklist below Redistribute toner in the toner cartridge see Redistributing Toner Clean the inside of the printer see Cleaning the Interior Adjust the print resolution from the printer properties window see Graphics Tab Ensure that the Toner Save mode is off see Graphics Tab Clear general printing problems see Solving General Printing Problems Install a new toner cartridge and check print quality see Replacing the Toner Cartridge Printing Quality Problems The inside of the printer may be dirty or improper paper loading may reduce print quality See the table below to clear the problem Condition Suggested Solutions Light or faded print If a vertical white streak or faded area appears on the page e The toner supply is low You may be able to temporarily extend the life of the toner cartridge See Redistributing Toner If this does not
24. Unpacking Your Printer 1 Select a location for your printer Leave enough room to open the printer tray covers doors and options It is also important to allow enough space around the printer for proper ventilation Provide the proper environment o Afirm level surface o Away from the direct airflow of air conditioners heaters or ventilators o Away from sunlight extreme humidity or wide fluctuations in temperature o Aclean dry and dust free location 4 NOTE Leave the printer in the box until you are ready to set it up 2 In addition to the Dell Laser Printer 1100 ensure that you have the following items in the box If there is a missing item contact Dell Starter Toner Drivers and Utilities Cartridge Power Cord cDe Owner s Manual Setup Diagram The appearance of the power cord may differ according to your country s specifications The Drivers and Utilities CD contains the Dell printer driver Dell Toner Management System and an HTML User s Guide Do w K NOTE The power cord must be plugged into a grounded power socket 3 Save the carton and packing material in case the printer needs to be repacked 4 Remove the packing tape from the printer About Your Printer These are the main components of your printer The following illustrations show the standard Dell Laser Printer 1100 Front View Paper Output Tray Face down Paper Output Extension Top Cover Operator Panel
25. add paper to the tray while your printer is printing Flex fan and straighten the paper before loading Do not use creased damp or curled paper Do not mix paper types in the paper tray Use only recommended print materials See Paper Specifications Ensure that the recommended print side of print materials is facing up in the paper tray Understanding the Operator Panel LEDs The operator panel LEDs signify different things depending on their sequences LEDs that are off on and or blinking indicate printer conditions such as printer status intervention for example out of paper and jammed paper or service The following table shows the most common LED sequences Find the LED pattern below that matches the printer LED pattern and check the meaning and solution LED Status Legend symbol for light off symbol for light on o symbol for light blinking x Dell 1100 LED Pattern Meaning and Suggested Solution Red Your printer has some problems If this problem occurs contact your service representative Green Red A paper jam has occurred To solve the problem see Clearing ams in the Paper Tray The front cover is open Close the front cover The top cover is open Close the top cover The paper tray is empty Load paper in the tray See Loading Paper A toner cartridge is not installed Install a toner cartridge See Installing the Starter Toner Cartri
26. age for use in a new page overlay Position the items exactly as you wish them to appear when printed as an overlay If needed save the file for later use 2 To change the print settings from your software application access printer properties See step 3 in Printing a Document WORLD GEST a 3 Click the Extras tab and click Edit in the Overlay section ZWZ TOW Prinia Peters Lg Layout Paper Graphics Eat About Ww semat CONFIDENTIAL Ea Ivo A Ea AZ Output Oporu Port eter Nort J l Regart When Jemmed m 200 297 ema mm mh Copes 1 AeskAc 600 de F pote Erite gt j iae Ce Cee Cast tte 4 In the Edit Overlay window click Create Overlay Edit Overlay UE Overtay List Create Overlay LosdOvertay 5 In the Create Overlay window type a name of up to eight characters in the File name box Select the destination path if necessary The default is CN Formover Create Overtay ax G Q a Esen Fenn 6 Click Save You can see the name in the Overlay List 7 Click OK or Yes until you have finished The file is not printed it is stored in your computer Using a Page Overlay After an overlay has been created it is ready to be printed with your document To print an overlay with a document 1 Create or open the document you want to print 2 To change the print settings from your software application access printer properties See step 3 in Printing a
27. ails about loading paper in the tray see Loading Paper K NOTE If you experience problems with paper feed place a sheet of paper in the tray using the manual feed mode Using Manual Feed Mode If you select Manual Feed in the Source option in your software application you can manually load a sheet of print material in the tray Manually loading print material can be helpful when you want to check the print quality after each page is printed Use the manual feed mode to print transparencies labels envelopes or postcards K NOTE Always load only the print materials specified in Paper Specifications to avoid paper jams and print quality problems K NOTE Flatten any curl on postcards envelopes and labels before loading them into the tray To use the manual feed mode 1 Load a sheet of print material in the paper tray with the side to be printed on facing up Adjust the paper length and width guides against the print material without bending it 2 To print a document in Manual Feed mode you must select Manual Feed for Source from the software application and then select the appropriate paper size and type For details see Paper Tab 3 Press x on the printer s operator panel to start feeding Printing starts K NOTE If you don t press the button after a pause the paper will be automatically fed into the printer 4 Ifyou are printing multiple pages load the next sheet after the first page prints out an
28. al stripes AaBbCc Curl AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc e Check the paper type and quality Both high temperatures and humidity can cause paper curl See Paper Specifications e Turn over the stack of paper in the paper tray Also try rotating the paper 180 in the paper tray Ensure that the paper is loaded properly Check the paper type and quality See Paper Specifications Turn over the stack of paper in the paper tray Also try rotating the paper 180 in the paper tray Check for leaks in the toner Clean the inside of the printer See Cleaning the Interior The transfer roller may be dirty See Cleaning the Interior The toner cartridge may not be installed properly Remove the cartridge and reinsert The toner cartridge may be defective and need replacing Install a new toner cartridge See Replacing the Toner Cartridge The printer may require repair Contact a service representative Clean the inside of the printer See Cleaning the Interior Check the paper type and quality See Paper Specifications Install a new toner cartridge See Replacing the Toner Cartridge If the problem persists the printer may require repair Contact a service representative Character voids are white areas where they should be solid black e f you are using transparencies try another type of transparency Because of the composition of the transparency some character voids are normal e You may be pri
29. als weight and thickness and environmental conditions of Paper Dimensions Weight Capacity 8 5 x 11 in 216 x 279 mm 8 27 x 11 7 in 210 x 297 mm 5 83 x 8 27 in 148 x 210 mm 7 25 x 10 5 in 184 2 x 266 7 mm 8 5 x 14 in 215 9 x 355 6 mm 7 17 x 10 1 in 182 x 257 mm 6 93 x 9 84 in 176 x 250 mm 4 13 x 5 85 in 105 x 148 5 mm 8 50 x 13 50 in 216 x 343 mm 8 5 x 13 in 216 x 330 mm 4 12 x 9 5 in 105 x 241mm 4 33 x 8 66 in 110 x 220 mm 6 38 x 9 01 in 162 x 229 mm 4 5 x 6 4in 114 x 162 mm 3 875 x 7 5in 98 4 x 190 5 mm e 60 to 90 g m2ond 16 to 24 Ib for the paper tray e 60 to 163 g m bond 16 to 43 Ib for manual feed mode 75 to 90 g m bond 20 to 24 Ib for manual feed mode 120 to 150 g m2 bond 138 to 146 g m bond 90 to 163 g m bond 16 to 43 Ib for manual feed mode 60 to 120 g m bond 16 to 32 Ib for manual feed mode e 150 sheets of 75 g m bond 20 Ib paper for the paper tray e 1 sheet of paper for manual feed mode 1 sheet of paper for manual feed mode NOTE You may experience jams when using print materials with a length of less than 127 mm 5 inches For optimum performance ensure that you are storing and handling the paper correctly Please refer to Printer and Paper Storage Environment Guidelines for Using Paper For best results use conventional 75 g m 20 Ib paper Ensure that the paper is of good q
30. ass B environments However the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A To determine the electromagnetic classification for your printer or device see the following sections specific for each regulatory agency Each section provides country specific EMC EMI or product safety information FCC Notices U S Only Most Dell printers are classified by the Federal Communications Commission FCC as Class B digital devices To determine which classification applies to your printer examine all FCC registration labels located on the bottom side or back panel of your printer on card mounting brackets and on the cards themselves If any one of the labels carries a Class A rating your entire printer is considered to be a Class A digital device If all labels carry an FCC Class B rating as distinguished by either an FCC ID number or the FCC logo F your printer is considered to be a Class B digital device Once you have determined your printer s FCC classification read the appropriate FCC notice Note that FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void your authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation
31. cels only the current job If more than one print job is in the printer s memory you need to press once for each job To stop a print job from the Printers folder K NOTE You can access this window simply by double clicking the printer icon at the bottom right corner of the Windows desktop 1 From the Windows Start button click Settings 2 Select to Printers Windows 98 Me 2000 or Printers and Faxes Windows XP to open the Printers window and double click the Dell Laser Printer 1100 icon 3 From the Document menu click Cancel Windows 2000 XP or Cancel Printing Windows 98 Me a Dell Laser Printer 1100 sA Prete Documett View Heb xu Fause Raus wre Pages Ser ae ar Spocing P te 24 64 0471 40 Fest Creel Properties lt a gt Cancels the setcted docusterts A Windows XP Printer Settings You can use the printer properties window which allows you to access all of the printer options you may need when using your printer When the printer properties are displayed you can review and change any settings needed for your print job The printer properties window may differ depending on your operating system The User s Guide shows the Printing Preferences window for Windows XP If you access printer properties through the Printers folder you can view additional Windows based tabs refer to your Windows User s Guide and the Printer tab see Printer Tab K NOTE Most Windows applications override settin
32. chronnego z wtyczki Je eli konieczne jest u ycie przed u acza to nale y u y przed u acza 3 y owego z prawid owo po czonym przewodem ochronnym System komputerowy nale y zabezpieczy przed nag ymi chwilowymi wzrostami lub spadkami napi cia u ywaj c eliminatora przepi urz dzenia dopasowuj cego lub bezzak ceniowego r d a zasilania Nale y upewni si aby nic nic le a o na kablach systemu komputerowego oraz aby kable nic by y umieszczone w miejscu gdzie mo na by oby na nie nadeptywa lub potyka si o nie Nie nale y rozlewa napoj w ani innych p yn w na system komputerowy Nie nale y wpycha adnych przedmiot w do otwor w systemu komputerowego gdy mo e to spowodowa po ar lub pora enie pr dem poprzez zwarcie element w wewn trznych System komputerowy powinien znajdowa si z dala od grzejnik w i r del ciep a Ponadto nie nale y blokowa otwor w wentylacyjnych Nale y unika k adzenia lu nych papier w pod komputer oraz umieszczania komputera w ciasnym miejscu bez mo liwo ci cyrkulacji powietrza wok niego BSMI Notice Taiwan Only If you find a 5 XXXXXXXX or S mark on the regulatory label on the bottom side or back panel of your Printer the following section is applicable BML MPR KF MH Dell CARRE BSMI MAHRERRA BO LARERA EX RMLLAFRRALARES HFRERP Ms FLARLEHERBAKLAMFR HRETARHEMRHA YOM R FERIER NA MAF kij BSMI EGR RRTH TIRRR PRTEHR
33. d press Repeat this step for every page to be printed Printing on Special Materials 1 Open the paper input tray 2 Load the print material in the paper input tray Do not mix types 3 Adjust the length and width guides against the print material without bending it 4 To print on special material you must select Manual Feed for Source from the software application and then select the appropriate paper size and type For details see Paper Tab 5 Press to start See the following directions to load each type of print material Load an envelope in the tray with the flap side down and the stamp area on the top left side The end of the envelope with the stamp area enters the printer first from the center of the tray NOTICE Never load envelopes with stamps clasps snaps windows coated linings or self stick adhesives These envelopes may severely damage the printer The stamp is shown in the illustration only for placement A CAUTION If you print 20 envelopes in succession the surface of the top cover may become hot Please exercise caution Load a sheet of labels in the tray with the side to be printed on facing up K NOTE To prevent labels from sticking to each other do not let the printed label sheets stack up as they are printed out Load a transparency in the tray with the side to be printed on facing up and the top with the adhesive strip inserted first K NOTE To prevent transparencies
34. dge CD If the printer is receiving data GD blinks green slowly fies If the printer is printing received data GD blinks green quickly Red e You pressed while the printer was receiving data e In Manual Duplex mode the first side of your job has printed Load the paper back into the tray and press x to start printing For details see Printing on Both Sides of Paper Manual Duplex You print in 600dpi resolution and your printer does not have enough memory to print the current job When the Printing Status window appears select one of the following options e Click Cancel An Internal error sheet prints and the current job automatically clears Try simplifying the page layout and removing unnecessary graphics from your document Click Print Your printer prints the current job in 300 dpi resolution If a memory shortage occurs again the Printing Status window will appear again and an Internal error sheet will print The current job automatically clears Try simplifying the page layout and removing unnecessary graphics from your document CED Orange In Manual Feed mode there is no paper in the paper tray Load paper into the tray and press to start printing Orange The toner cartridge is nearly empty Redistribute the toner to temporarily extend the life of the toner cartridge If this does not 5 improve print quality install a new toner cartridge See Replacing the Toner Cartridge Troubleshooting Checklist
35. document This option is available only when you use Windows 98 e Download as Bit Image When this option is selected the driver downloads the font data as bitmap images Documents with complicated fonts such as Korean or Chinese or various other fonts will print faster in this setting e Print as Graphics When this option is selected the driver downloads all fonts as graphics When printing documents with high graphic content and relatively few TrueType fonts printing performance speed may be enhanced in this setting Print All Text Black When the Print All Text Black option is checked all text in your document is printed in solid black regardless of the color it appears on the screen When it is not checked colored text is printed in shades of gray Darken Text When the Darken Text option is checked all text in your document is printed darker than on a normal document Extras Tab See step 3 in Printing a Document for more information about accessing printer properties Click the Extras tab to access the following features I 1 2 Dell Laser Printer 1100 Printing Preferences 243 Lowes Pape Geaptece thai Abou 4 wera Pow sera Jz ra Oo m a Edd om Pori Orde T Regent When Jared as 4 ra m rh Comer Property Watermark Overlay Output Options Print Order You can set the sequence for the pages to print Select the print order from the drop down list e Normal Your printer pri
36. e Ports tab and select Add Port 8 Click Local Port and select New Port 9 Fill in the Enter a port name field and enter the shared name 10 Click OK and select Close 11 Click Apply and select OK Regulatory Notices Electromagnetic Interference EMI is any signal or emission radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal leads that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation or other safety service or seriously degrades obstructs or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communications service Radio communications services include but are not limited to AM FM commercial broadcast television cellular services radar air traffic control pager and Personal Communication Services PCS These licensed services along with unintentional radiators such as digital devices including printers contribute to the electromagnetic environment Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC is the ability of items of electronic equipment to function properly together in the electronic environment While this printer has been designed and determined to be compliant with regulatory agency limits for EMI there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference with radio communications services which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving a
37. e power supply cable must be removed from the power supply socket which should be located near the equipment and easily accessible A protection mark B confirms that the equipment is in compliance with the protection usage requirements of standard PN EN 55022 Wymagania Polskiego Centrum Bada i Certyfikacji Urz dzenie powinno by zasilane z gniazda z przy czonym obwodem ochronnym gniazdo z ko kiem Wsp pracuj ce ze sob urz dzenia komputer monitor drukarka powinny by zasilane z tego samego r d a Instalacja elektryczna pomieszczenia powinna zawiera w przewodzie fazowym rezerwow ochron przed zwarciami w postaci bezpiecznika o warto ci znamionowej nic wi kszej ni 16A amper w W celu ca kowitego wy czenia urz dzenia z sieci zasilania nale y wyj wtyczk kabla zasilaj cego z gniazdka kt re powinno znajdowa si w pobli u urz dzenia i by atwo dost pne Znak bezpiecze stwa B potwierdza zgodno urz dzenia z wymaganiami bezpiecze stwa u ytkowania zawartymi w PN EN 60950 2000 i PN EN 55022 2000 Jezeli na tabliczce znamionowej umieszczono informacje ze urzadzenie jest klasy A to oznacza ze urzadzenie w srodowisku mieszkalnym moze powodowac zak cenia radioelektryczne W takich przypadkach mozna zadac od jego uzytkownika zastosowania odpowiednich srodk w zaradczych Pozosta e instrukcje bezpiecze stwa Nic nale y u ywa wtyczek adapterowych lub usuwa ko ka obwodu o
38. ed The front cover or top cover has been opened during a print job The adjustable paper guides are not properly positioned Paper that does not meet paper specifications has been used See Paper Specifications Paper that is outside of the supported size range has been used See Paper Specifications If a paper jam occurs on the operator panel lights red Find and remove the jammed paper If you cannot see it look inside the printer To avoid tearing the paper pull the jammed paper out gently and slowly Follow the steps below to clear the jam Paper Feed Jam 1 Remove any misfed paper by pulling it out by its visible edge Make sure that all of the paper is properly aligned in the tray 2 Open and close the front or top cover to resume printing the document from failed pages Paper Exit Jam 1 NOTE Paper jams in this area may result in loose toner on the page If you get any toner on your clothes wash them in cold water as hot water will set the toner into the fabric If the paper jams as it exits to the output tray and a long portion of the paper is visible pull the paper straight out Open and close the front or top cover to resume printing K NOTE Failed pages will not reprint Reprint the failed pages 2 If you cannot see the paper in the output tray or the paper does not move when pulled stop pulling and open the top cover and the inner cover CAUTI ON The top and inner cover themselves may
39. er cartridges ate available ony thi ough Dell Om the Worki Wide Web Visit Dell s cartigge ordering web site Note To order printer supplies online connect to your Imemet service provider ISP By Teleptione gt To order Dell printer supplies call 877 3NK 2 Yv0U US Click Visit Dell s cartridge ordering web site to order supplies online If ordering by phone call the number that appears under the By Telephone heading Paper Handling Print Media Guidelines Verifying the Output Location s Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray Using Manual Feed Mode Printing on Special Materials Print Media Guidelines Printer media includes paper card stock transparencies labels and envelopes Your printer provides high quality printing on a variety of print media Selecting the appropriate print media for your printer helps you avoid printing problems To get the best possible print quality use only high quality copier grade paper When you choose print materials consider the followings Desired outcome The paper you choose should be appropriate for the project Size You can use any size paper that fits easily within the paper adjusters of the paper tray Weight Your printer supports paper weights as follows o 16 24 Ibs 60 90 g m bond for the paper tray o 16 43 Ibs 60 163 g m bond for manual feed mode Brightness Some papers are whiter than others and produces sharper more vibrant image
40. eral Printing Problems For problems with the operation of your printer refer to the table for suggested solutions Condition Possible Cause Suggested Solutions The printer does not print The printer is not receiving power Check the power cord connections Check the power switch and the power source The printer is not selected as the default printer Select your printer in the printer folder in Windows as your default printer Check the printer for the following After locating the problem clear it If a printer system error occurs contact your service representative The front or top cover is not closed Close the corresponding cover Paper is jammed Clear the paper jam See Clearing Jams in the Paper Tray No paper is loaded Load paper See Loading Paper A toner cartridge is not installed or the Install a toner cartridge See Replacing the Toner installed toner cartridge is not the Cartridge correct type The printer may be in Manual Feed mode and out of Add paper to the tray and press fx on the printer s operator panel paper to begin printing The connection cable between the computer and the Disconnect the printer cable and reconnect it printer is not connected properly The connection cable between the computer and the If possible attach the cable to another computer that is working printer is defective properly and print a job You can also try using a different printer cable The port setting is
41. erties z boss warg lora Adea ced lt ko U enegeret Prete Crete wwa r gh te Comecton je Pome Sere S Mru Tira Daley PYTA a gt hs ll D Oariw Piring Sista Wide Y d DAL fe Cane High Altitude If your printer is going to be used at an altitude above 2 500 m 8 200 ft checking this option will optimize the print quality for Correction those circumstances Power Save When this option is checked the printer switches to power save mode after the specified time has elapsed since its last activity You can select the length of time before your printer goes into power save mode from the Time Delay drop down list The minimum time you can select is 5 Minutes Display Printing When this option is checked the Printing Status window which shows the status of your printer displays on the computer screen Status Window each time you send a print job to the printer Using a Favorite Setting The Favorites option which is visible on each properties tab except for the About tab allows you to save the current properties settings for future use To save a Favorites item 1 Change the settings on each tab as needed 2 Enter a name for the item in the Favorites input box 2 Dell ate Printer 1100 Printing Preferences EAX Lap Papet Grapiecs iwa Abows Jarier Potu Landcape a Rage v Doge Lapous Ootone f Type Mu qie Pages per Sice Pages per Sate E Dobie dod Parting None
42. es are not wrinkled curled or have any torn edges o Do not use transparencies that are separating from the backing sheet For labels o Verify that their adhesive material can tolerate fusing temperatures of 180 C 356 F for 0 1 second o Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive material between labels Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during printing which can cause paper jams Exposed adhesive can also cause damage to printer components o Do not load a sheet of labels through the printer more than once The adhesive backing is designed for one pass through the printer o Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet or are wrinkled bubbled or otherwise damaged o Use only labels recommended for laser printers For Card Stock or Custom sized materials O O O Postcards 3 5 by 5 83 in index cards and other custom sized materials can be printed with this printer The minimum size is 3 0 by 5 0 in 76 by 127 mm and the maximum size is 8 5 by 14 in 216 by 356 mm Always insert the short edge into the Manual Feeder first If you want to print in landscape mode make this selection through your software Inserting paper long edge first may cause a paper jam Do not print on media smaller than 3 0 in 76 mm wide or 5 0 in 127 mm long For preprinted paper O Letterheads must be printed with heat resistant ink that will not melt vaporize or release hazardous emissions when subjected to the
43. from sticking to each other do not let the printed sheets stack up as they are printed out K NOTE Place transparencies on a flat surface after removing them from the printer K NOTE Do not use transparencies that are separating from the backing sheet Load a sheet of card stock with the side to be printed on facing up short edge first from the center of the tray K NOTE Do not print on media smaller than 3 0 in 76 mm wide or 5 0 in 127 mm long Load a letterhead in the tray with the design face up top edge toward the printer K NOTE Before you load letterhead verify that the ink on the paper is dry During the fusing process wet ink can come off preprinted paper Printing a Document Printer Settings Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document Using Watermarks Using Overlays Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer Printing Posters Printing on Both Sides of Paper Manual Duplex Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Printing a Document The driver provided with your printer allows a wide variety of options The features provided by the printer driver are as follows Printer Driver Feature Windows 98 Me 2000 XP Toner Save Print Quality Option Poster Printing Multiple Pages per Sheet N up Fit to Page Printing Scale Printing Watermark Overlay The following procedure describes the general steps required for p
44. g On the Printer CAUTI ON The fusing area at the rear part of the inside of your printer becomes hot once the printer is powered on Be careful not to be burned when you access this area A CAUTION Do not disassemble the printer when it is powered on If you do it may give you an electric shock To power on the printer 1 Plug one end of the power cord into the power cord connector at the back of the printer and the other end into a properly grounded outlet 2 Press the power switch to power on the printer fi To the AC outlet 2 Printing a Demo Page Print a demo page to make sure that the printer is operating correctly 1 Wait approximately 30 seconds for the printer to warm up then press and hold on the operator panel for 2 seconds to print a demo page Loner Primer piot f s U wm cw lee ee a Bas yeiai eer tee eet e rue ama arpa WY M merae mi tren et ae 140 eee r Finding Information What Are You Looking For Find It Here e Drivers for my printer Drivers and Utilities CD e My User s Guide You can use the Drivers and Utilities CD to install uninstall reinstall drivers and utilities or to access your User s Guide For details see Software Overview Readme files may be included on your Drivers and Utilities CD to provide last minute updates about technical changes to your printer or advanced technical reference material for experienced users or technicians e Safety information Owner s
45. gs you specify in the printer driver Change all of the print settings available in the software application first and change any remaining settings using the printer driver NOTE The settings you change remain in effect only while you are using the current program To make your changes permanent make them in the Printers folder Follow these steps a Click the Windows Start button b For Windows 98 Me 2000 click Settings and point to Printers For Windows XP click Printers and Faxes c Point to the Dell Laser Printer 1100 icon d Right click on the printer icon and For Windows 98 Me click Properties For Windows 2000 XP click Print Setup or click Properties and point to Printing Preferences e Change the settings on each tab and click OK Layout Tab The Layout tab provides options for you to adjust how the document appears on the printed page The Layout Options section includes advanced printing options such as Multiple Pages per Side and Poster See step 3 in Printing a Document for more information on accessing printer properties 2 Dell I ter Printer 1100 Printing Preferences Lops Pape Greotece Erbat Abou 4 Drets SU Porat Londicape aj Page Lapous Oporu Type Mupi Page pa Gd Pages per Sate i E Double eked Parning m Nore Long Edge Shot Edo Degee zt The preview image shows a sample page with the settings you have currently pat specified Resko 60D d gt Frete
46. hen the Custom Page Size window appears set the paper size and click OK The setting appears on the list so that you can select it Custom Page Sive Lak Custom Pages Names Enter a name for the custom size Page Dnersarn wem 76 016 Enter the paper size Hegi 127 306 Source Make sure that Source is set to the appropriate paper input mode The Manual Feed source is used when printing on special materials You need to load one sheet at a time into the paper tray See Using Manual Feed Mode If the paper source is set to Auto Select the printer automatically picks up print materials from the paper tray Make sure that Type is set to Printer Default If you load a different type of print material select the corresponding paper type For more information about print materials refer to Paper Handling If you are using cotton paper set the paper type to Thick for the best results If you are using recycled paper or color paper select Color Paper Scaling Scaling allows you to automatically or manually scale your print job on a page You can choose from None Fit to Page and Reduce Enlarge For details see Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size and Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document Graphics Tab Use the following graphic options to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs See step 3 in Printing a Document for more information about accessing printer prope
47. ico D F Model number Dell Laser Printer 1100 Supply voltage 110 127 VAC Frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz Output voltage 5 VDC 24 VDC Output current 0 8 Arms 5 VDC 1 5 Arms 24 VDC ENERGY STAR Compliance Any Dell product bearing the ENERGY STAR emblem on the product or on a Start up screen is certified to comply with Environmental Protection Agency EPA ENERGY STAR requirements as configured when shipped by Dell You can also help reduce electricity usage and its side effects by turning off your product when it is not in use for extended periods of time particularly at night and on weekends ENERGY STAR Emblem bry Recycling Information Dell recommends that customers dispose of their used computer hardware monitors printers and other peripherals in an environmentally sound manner Potential methods include reuse of parts or whole products and recycling of products components and or materials For more information about recycling programs in the U S see www dell com environment Software Overview After setting up your printer and connecting it to your computer you must install the drivers and utilities from the Drivers and Utilities CD included with your printer If you purchased a Dell computer and your printer at the same time the drivers and utilities are automatically installed You don t need to install them The Drivers and Utilities CD contains the following Dell Printer Driver allows your
48. it Dell s website or order Dell printer supplies by phone www dell com supplies Notes Notices and Cautions K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your printer NOTI CE A NOTI CE 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 2005 Dell I nc All rights reserved Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell DELL logo and Dell Toner Management System are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Adobe is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks or the names of their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Troubleshooting Clearing Jams in the Paper Tray Understanding the Operator Panel LEDs Troubleshooting Checklist Solving General Printing Problems Solving Print Quality Problems Clearing J ams in the Paper Tray Occasionally paper jams during a print job Some causes could be The tray is overfill
49. mputer 1 Right click the Start button and select Explore 2 Open your network folder in the left column 3 Right click the shared name and click Capture Printer Port 4 Select the port you want check the Reconnect at log on box and then click OK 5 Click the Start button and select Settings and then Printers 6 Double click your printer icon 7 Click the Printer menu and point to Properties 8 Click the Details tab select the printer port and then click OK In Windows 2000 XP Setting Up the Host Computer 1 Start Windows 2 For Windows 2000 click the Start button Settings Printers For Windows XP click the Start button and select Printers and Faxes 3 Double click your printer icon 4 Click the Printer menu and select Sharing 5 For Windows 2000 check the Shared As box For Windows XP check the Share this printer box 6 Fill in the Share Name field and click OK Setting Up the Client Computer 1 Right click the Start button and select Explore 2 Open your network folder in the left column 3 Click the shared name If you can t find the shared name make sure that the user account for the client computer is registered on the host computer 4 For Windows 2000 from the Start button click Settings and select Printers For Windows XP from the Start button click and select Printers and Faxes 5 Double click your printer icon 6 Click the Printer menu and select Properties 7 Click th
50. n be used in a short time about 3 months Paper stored for long periods may experience heat and moisture extremes which can cause damage Planning is important to prevent damage to large supplies of paper Unopened paper in sealed reams can remain stable for several months before use Opened packages of paper have more potential for environment damage especially if they are not wrapped with a moisture proof barrier The paper storage environment should be properly maintained to ensure optimum performance The required condition is 20 C to 24 C 68 F to 75 F with a relative humidity of 4 percent to 55 percent The following guidelines should be considered when evaluating the paper s storage environment Paper should be stored at or near room temperature The air should not be too dry or too humid The best way to store an opened ream of paper is to rewrap it tightly in its moisture proof wrapping If the printer environment is subject to extremes unwrap only the amount of paper to be used during the day s operation to prevent unwanted moisture changes Dell Laser Printer 1100 User s Guide Click the links to the left for information on the features options and operation of your printer For information on other documentation included with your printer see Finding Information To order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from Dell 1 Double click the Dell Toner Reorder Program icon on your desktop OR 2 Vis
51. n your software application after loading paper into the paper tray See Paper Tab To load paper 1 Open the paper input tray Pull on the length and width guides to extend the tray 2 3 Load the paper stack in the paper tray with the side to be printed on facing up Make sure that all four corners are flat in the tray Be careful not to overload the paper tray Overloading may cause paper jams Squeeze the length guide and slide it until it lightly touches the end of the paper stack Squeeze the width guide and move it toward the stack of paper until it lightly touches the side of the stack Length Guide j Width Guide K NOTE Improper adjustment of paper guides can result in paper jams sa fa feme Connecting a Printer Cable To print from your computer you need to connect your printer to your computer with a Universal Serial Bus USB cable USB cables are sold separately Contact Dell to purchase a USB cable NOTE Connecting the printer to the USB port of the computer requires a certified USB cable You will need to buy a USB 1 1 compliant cable that is 3 m or less in length To connect the printer to a computer 1 Make sure the printer computer and any other attached devices are powered off and unplugged 2 Connect a USB cable to the USB cable connector on your printer 3 Insert the other end of the cable into an available USB port on the computer Do not use the USB keyboard port Powerin
52. nd select the paper source size and type 5 Click OK and print the document The printer prints every other page of the document first Once the first side of your job has printed the following window appears and blinks red Printing Tip When the printer stops printing follow these steps te complete your two sided print job The back of cach page is blank Pick up all pages without changing the orientation o Put all pages inte the input trzy They should be tacing the same way as when they came out of the printer Press the Cancel button to print the back side of afl pages 6 Load the paper back into the printer with the already printed side down and the top of the page toward the front of the tray according to the instructions in the above window 7 Press x to print the other side of your job Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size You can scale your print job to any selected paper size regardless of the digital document size This can be useful when you want to check t fine details on a small document A 1 To change the print settings from your software application access printer properties See step 3 in Printing a Document i S 2 From the Paper tab select Fit to Page from the Type drop down list 3 Select the size that you want from the Target Page drop down list kayo Patel Grag sci Extras About Cen hh Pace Opto nn 44 210 2 mm 4 Select the
53. ner cartridge out being careful not to scratch against printer and lift it up and away from the printer Gently shake the cartridge 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge NOTE If toner comes into contact with your clothing wipe the toner off with a dry cloth and wash your clothing in cold water Hot water sets toner into fabric A CAUTION Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching this area 3 Reinstall the cartridge and close the front cover Replacing the Toner Cartridge When the toner eventually runs out only blank pages print At this stage the toner cartridge needs to be replaced Order an extra toner cartridge so you will have it on hand when the current cartridge no longer prints satisfactorily See Ordering Supplies for information on ordering toner cartridges A CAUTION For best results use Dell toner cartridges Print quality and printer reliability are not guaranteed if you do not use Dell supplies To replace the toner cartridge 1 Open the front cover 2 A CAUTION Avoid reaching too far into the printer The fusing area may be hot 3 Unpack a new toner cartridge Hold the cartridge carefully and gently shake it from side to side 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner NOTE If toner comes into contact with your clothing wipe the toner off with a dry cloth and wash your clothing in cold water Hot water sets to
54. ner into fabric A CAUTION Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching this area A CAUTION To prevent damage to the toner cartridge do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes 4 Pull the tape to remove the protective paper 5 Locate the cartridge slot inside the printer one on each side 6 Unfold the toner cartridge handle and grasp it Insert the cartridge into the printer until it snaps into place 7 Close the front cover Make sure that the cover is securely closed If it is not firmly closed printing errors may occur Ordering Supplies You can order supplies using the Dell Toner Management System or by contacting Dell at www dell com supplies In addition to the toner level indicator that is displayed in the Printing Status window each time you send a job to print the printer s operator panel LED sequences tell you about the status of your supplies When lights orange your toner cartridge is low and you should order a new toner cartridge 1 Double click the Dell Toner Reorder Program icon on your desktop Z Dell Toner Reorder i Program i OR From the Start menu click Programs Dell Printers Dell Laser Printer 1100 Dell Toner Reorder Program OR In the Printing Status window click the Order Supplies button 2 The Order Toner Cartridges window appears anitik i a 0000 3 Order Toner Cartridges Dell ton
55. not touch the transfer roller located under the toner cartridge when cleaning inside the printer Oil from your fingers may cause print quality problems A CAUTION Cleaning solvents that contain alcohol or other strong substances may discolor or crack the printer cabinet Cleaning the Exterior Clean the printer cabinet with a soft damp and lint free cloth Do not let water drip onto the printer or inside the printer Cleaning the Interior Paper toner and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer and cause print quality problems such as smearing or toner specks Clean inside the printer to prevent these problems 1 Power the printer off and unplug the power cord Wait approximately 10 minutes for the printer to cool down 2 Open the front cover A CAUTION To prevent damage to the toner cartridge do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more than a few minutes A CAUTION Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching this area 4 With a dry and lint free cloth wipe away any dust and spilled toner from the toner cartridge area and the toner cartridge cavity A CAUTION Do not touch the transfer roller inside the printer Oil from your fingers may cause print quality problems 5 Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the front cover 6 Plug in the power cord and power the printer on Maintaining the Toner Cartridge Storing the Toner Ca
56. nstalling the Starter Toner Cartridge 1 Open the front cover 2 Unpack the starter toner cartridge from its package and gently shake the cartridge from side to side 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge Thoroughly rolling the cartridge will assure maximum copies per cartridge NOTE If toner comes into contact with your clothing wipe the toner off with a dry cloth and wash your clothing in cold water Hot water sets toner into fabric A CAUTION To prevent damage to the toner cartridge do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more than a few minutes A CAUTION Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching this area 3 Pull the tape to remove the protective paper 4 Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer one on each side 5 Unfold the toner cartridge handle and grasp it Insert the cartridge into the printer until it snaps into place 6 Close the front cover Make sure that the cover is securely closed If the cover is not firmly closed printing errors may occur NOTE When printing text at 5 coverage you can expect a toner cartridge life of approximately 1 000 pages for the starter toner cartridge that is shipped with the printer 2 000 pages for a standard toner cartridge Loading Paper Load up to 150 sheets of plain paper in the paper tray K NOTE To print a document set the paper type and size i
57. ntenna Relocate the printer with respect to the receiver Movethe printer away from the receiver Plug the printer into a different outlet so that the printer and the receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary consult a Dell Technical Support representative or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions Dell printers are designed tested and classified for their intended electromagnetic environment These electromagnetic environment classifications generally refer to the following harmonized definitions Class A is typically for business or industrial environments Class B is typically for residential environments Information Technology Equipment ITE including devices expansion cards printers input output I O devices monitors and so on that are integrated into or connected to the printer should match the electromagnetic environment classification of the printer A Notice About Shielded Signal Cables Use only shielded cables for connecting devices to any Dell device to reduce the possibility of interference with radio communications services Using shielded cables ensures that you maintain the appropriate EMC classification for the intended environment For parallel printers a cable is available from Dell If you prefer you can order a cable from Dell on the World Wide Web at accessories us dell com sna category asp category_id 4117 Most Dell printers are classified for Cl
58. nting on the wrong surface of the paper Turn over the stack of paper in the paper tray The paper may not meet paper specifications See Paper Specifications If horizontally aligned black streaks or smears appear e The toner cartridge may be installed improperly Remove the toner cartridge and reinsert e The toner cartridge may be defective Install a new toner cartridge See Replacing the Toner Cartridge e f the problem persists the printer may require repair Contact a service representative If the printed paper is curled or the paper does not feed into the printer turn over the stack of paper in the paper tray Also try rotating the paper 180 in the paper tray
59. nts all pages from the first page to the last page e Reverse All Pages Your printer prints all pages from the last page to the first page e Print Odd Pages Your printer prints only the odd pages of the document e Print Even Pages Your printer prints only the even pages of the document Reprint When Jammed When this option is checked the printer retains the image of a printed page until the printer signals that the page has successfully exited the printer If a paper jam occurs the printer will reprint the last page sent from the computer after you have cleared the jam K NOTE When a paper jam occurs in the paper exit area your printer will not reprint failed pages Reprint the failed pages About Tab Use the About tab to display the copyright notice and the version number of the driver If you have an Internet browser you can connect to the Internet by clicking DellWebsite See step 3 in Printing a Document for more information about accessing printer properties Printer Tab If you access printer properties through the Printers folder you can view the Printer tab You can adjust the printer configuration 1 Click the Windows Start menu 2 For Windows 98 Me 2000 select Settings and then Printer For Windows XP select Printers and Faxes 3 Select the Dell Laser Printer 1100 icon 4 Right click on the printer icon and select Properties 5 Click the Printer tab and set the options Bell acer Printer 1100 Prop
60. overlay will be printed automatically with your document 7 Click OK or Yes until printing starts The overlay is downloaded with your print job and printed on your document Deleting a Page Overlay You can delete page overlays that are no longer used 1 In the printer properties window click the Extras tab 2 Click Edit in the Overlay section 3 Select the overlay you want to delete from the Overlay List box 4 Click Delete Overlay 5 When a confirmation message window appears click Yes 6 Click OK until you exit the Print window Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer called the host computer on a network using a USB cable Your printer can be shared by other users on the network through a Windows 98 Me 2000 or XP network printer connection Before you can share your printer you must first set up a Microsoft Windows network In Windows 98 Me Setting Up the Host Computer 1 Start Windows 2 Click the Start button select Control Panel and double click the Network icon 3 Click the File and Print Sharing box check the box next to I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer and click OK 4 Click Start and select Printers from Settings Double click your printer name 5 Click Properties in the Printer menu 6 Click the Sharing tab and check the Shared As box Fill in the Share Name field and then click OK Setting Up the Client Co
61. printer s fusing temperature of 205 C 400 F for 0 1 second Ink on letterheads must be non flammable and should not adversely affect printer rollers Forms and letterheads should be sealed in a moisture proof wrapping to prevent changes during storage Before you load preprinted paper as forms and letterheads verify that the ink on the paper is dry During the fusing process wet ink can come off preprinted paper Do not use Carbonless paper and Tracing paper Use of these types of paper could result in chemical smells and could damage your printer Verifying the Output Location The printer has a paper output tray that collects paper face down in print order NOTE If you print many pages the surface of the output tray may become hot Be careful not to touch the surface and especially keep children away from the surface K NOTE The paper output tray can hold up to 50 sheets of paper Remove the pages so that the tray does not become overloaded Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray Proper paper loading helps prevent paper jams and ensures trouble free printing Do not remove the paper in the tray while a job is printing Doing so may cause a paper jam See Types Input Modes and Capacities for acceptable paper size and capacity for the tray You can load approximately 150 sheets of plain paper in the tray Open the paper input tray and load the paper in the paper tray with the side to be printed on facing up For det
62. r wave A single sheet of paper may be defective Try reprinting the job The moisture content of the paper is uneven or the paper has moist spots on its surface Try a different brand of paper See Paper Specifications The paper lot is bad The manufacturing process can cause some areas to reject toner Try a different kind or brand of paper The toner cartridge may be defective See Vertical repetitive defects If these steps do not correct the problems contact a service representative If black vertical streaks appear on the page the drum inside the toner cartridge has probably been scratched Install a new toner cartridge See Replacing the Toner Cartridge If the amount of background shading becomes unacceptable Change to lighter weight paper See Paper Specifications Check the printer s environment very dry low humidity or high humidity higher than 80 RH conditions can increase the amount of background shading Remove the old toner cartridge and install a new one See Replacing the Toner Cartridge Clean the inside of the printer See Cleaning the Interior Check the paper type and quality See Paper Specifications Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one See Replacing the Toner Cartridge If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page at even intervals Clean the inside of the printer See Cleaning the Interior After cleaning the inside of the printer if you still have the
63. rint materials such as cut sheet paper including up to 100 percent recycled fiber content paper envelopes labels transparencies and custom sized paper Properties such as weight composition grain and moisture content are important factors affecting the printer s performance and the output quality Paper that does not meet the guidelines outlined in this User s Guide can cause the following problems Poor print quality Increased paper jams Premature wear on the printer K NOTE Some paper may meet all of the guidelines in this guide and still not produce satisfactory results This may be the result of improper handling unacceptable temperature and humidity levels or other variables over which Dell has no control NOTE Before purchasing large quantities of paper insure the paper meets the requirements specified in this User s Guide gt D CAUTION Using paper that does not meet these specifications may cause problems requiring repairs These repairs are not covered by the Dell warranty or service agreements Supported Sizes Paper Plain Paper Letter A4 A5 Executive Legal JIS B5 ISO B5 A6 Oficio US Folio Envelopes No 10 DL C5 C6 Monarch Labels Letter A4 Transparencies Letter A4 Card Stocks Post Card Minimum Size custom Maximum Size Legal a The printer supports a wide range of media sizes b Capacity may vary depending on print materi
64. rinting from various Windows applications The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending on the application program you are using Refer to your software application s User s Guide for the exact printing procedure 1 Open the document you want to print 2 Select Print from the File menu The Print window displays It may look slightly different depending on your application The basic print settings are selected within the Print window These settings include the number of copies and the print range a Print KA X Make sure that your printer is gt m selected Faach Piri to jie Preferences Cennart Fin Prim na Number of Cope t 4 Windows XP 3 To take advantage of the printer features provided by your printer click Preferences or Properties depending on the program or operating system in the print window and go to step 4 If you see Setup Printer or Options click that button instead Then click Properties on the next screen 4 Click OK to close the printer properties window 5 To start the print job click Print or OK depending on the program or operating system in the Print window Canceling a Print J ob There are two ways to cancel a print job To stop a print job from the operator panel Press x In Manual Feed mode you can t cancel a print job by pressing Your printer finishes printing the page that is moving through the printer and deletes the rest of the print job Pressing can
65. rties Click the Graphics tab to display the properties shown below 2 Dell Laser Printer 1100 Printing Preferences 2 Lega Pape wagp m ika Adews O Advarced Opiera DAL gi re opty hate Resolution You can select the printing resolution by choosing from 600 dpi Normal or 300 dpi Draft The higher the setting the sharper the clarity of printed characters and graphics Higher settings may increase the time it takes to print a document Toner Save Mode S lt lecting this option extends the life of your toner cartridge and reduces your cost per page without a significant reduction in print quality e On Select this option to allow the printer to use less toner on each page e Off If you don t need to save toner when printing select this option Darkness Use this option to lighten or darken your print job e Normal This setting is for normal documents e Light This setting is for documents with bolder line widths or darker gray scale images e Dark This setting is for documents with finer line widths higher definition graphics and lighter gray scale images advanced Options You can set advanced settings by clicking the Advanced Options button Advanced Options Ax Pret Al Tex Black r Daten Tew TrueType Options This option determines what the driver tells the printer about how to print the text in your document Select the appropriate setting according to the status of your
66. rtridge Store the toner cartridge in the original packaging until you are ready to install it Do not store the toner cartridge in Temperatures greater than 40 C 104 F An environment with extreme changes in humidity or temperature Direct sunlight Dusty places Acar for a long period of time An environment where corrosive gases are present An environment with salty air Saving Toner To save toner enable the Toner Save mode in the printer properties window For details see Graphics Tab Selecting this option will extend the life of the toner cartridge and reduce your cost per page but will reduce print quality Viewing Toner Levels You can check the level of toner remaining in the toner cartridge in the Printing Status window each time you send a print job to the printer If you are having print quality problems this can help you determine if the problem is caused by low toner In the Printing Status window you will see how much toner is remaining Dell Laser Priater 1100 10 x Toner Level Shows the toner level for your printer f Order Supplies Redistributing Toner When the toner cartridge is near the end of its life white streaks or light printing occur on the printer s operator panel lights orange Gently shake the toner cartridge from side to side 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner evenly and temporarily improve print quality 1 Open the front cover 2 Gently pull the to
67. s Surface smoothness The smoothness of the paper affects how crisp the printing looks on the paper CAUTION Using a material that does not conform to the specifications listed in Paper Specifications can cause problems that may require service This service is not covered by the warranty or service agreements Types Input Modes and Capacities Paper Type Input Mode Capacity Automatic Feed Manual Feed Plain Paper envelope fa e a Transparencies o E NADANA Card Stock2 a Maximum capacity may be reduced depending on the paper thickness b If you load more than one sheet paper jams will occur You must load only one sheet at a time in the tray Guidelines for Paper and Special Materials When selecting or loading paper envelopes or other special material keep these guidelines in mind Attempting to print on damp curled wrinkled or torn paper can cause paper jams and poor print quality Use only high quality copier grade paper for the best print quality Avoid paper with embossed lettering perforations or a texture that is too smooth or too rough Paper jams may occur Store paper in its ream wrapper until you are ready to use it Place cartons on pallets or shelves not on the floor Do not place heavy objects on top of the paper whether it is packaged or unpackaged Keep paper away from moisture or other conditions that can cause it to wrinkle or curl Store unused materials
68. same problems install a new toner cartridge See Replacing the Toner Cartridge Parts of the printer may have toner on them If the defects occur on the back of the page the problem will likely correct itself after a few more pages The fusing assembly may be damaged Contact a service representative Background scatter results from bits of toner distributed on the printed page The paper may be too damp Try printing with a different batch of paper Do not open packages of paper until necessary so that the paper does not absorb excess moisture If background scatter occurs on an envelope change the printing layout to avoid printing over areas that have overlapping seams on the reverse side Printing on seams can sometimes cause problems If background scatter covers the entire surface area of a printed page adjust the print resolution through your software application or the printer properties If characters are improperly formed and produce hollow images the paper stock may be too slick Try a different paper See Paper Specifications Ensure that the paper is loaded properly Check the paper type and quality See Paper Specifications Ensure that the paper or other material is loaded correctly and the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack Ensure that the paper is loaded properly Black pages Loose toner AaBbuc AaBnGc bCc As Character Voids Horizont
69. software 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD Dell Lacer Prieter 1100 4 Doll Laser Printer 1100 apqropmate Was wk bek tow 3 If necessary select a language by pressing the Language button on the main screen 4 Select Typical Installation to install the User s Guide the printer driver and Dell Toner Management System as the default settings To choose an individual component to install select Custom Installation You can also change the destination folder 5 When the installation has been completed you may print a test page Click Finish to complete the installation and close the wizard You are now ready to print Uninstalling Software You should remove the printer driver if you are upgrading the software or if your driver installation fails You can remove the software using the Drivers and Utilities CD or the Windows uninstall K NOTE Close all programs before uninstalling software 1 From the Start menu select Programs Dell Printers gt Dell Laser Printer 1100 gt Dell Printer Software uninstall Dell Unser Primer 1100 tt Deli Laser Pinter 1100 Unrated Dof leos Muerte 190 Software ited Lam Fire 1100 Prete dyw KE Salinese waawia akce E Det om Mamugowert Syrio e tomi the miar ta pow mat te Dee s nis ww risk Check AJ ee Re ee apen pgi an pe hiat Maka unna airg w ws a paren Next Czaeri Help 2 Select the software you want to remove and click Next
70. tions Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B ou Classe A si ainsi indiqu sur l tiquette d enregistration respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le Materiel Brouilleur du Canada CE Notice European Union Marking by the symbol C indicates compliance of this Dell printer to the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union Such marking is indicative that this Dell system meets the following technical standards EN 55022 Information Technology Equipment Radio Disturbance Characteristics Limits and Methods of Measurement EN 55024 Information Technology Equipment Immunity Characteristics Limits and Methods of Measurement EN 61000 3 2 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Part 3 Limits Section 2 Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions Equipment Input Current Up to and Including 16 A Per Phase EN 61000 3 3 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Part 3 Limits Section 3 Limitation of Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker in Low Voltage Supply Systems for Equipment With Rated Current Up to and Including 16 A EN 60950 1 Safety of Information Technology Equipment EN 60825 1 Safety of Laser Products K NOTE EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classifications Class A is for typical commercial areas Class B is for typical domestic areas This Dell device is classified for use in a typical Class B domestic environment A
71. uality and free of cuts nicks tears spots loose particles dust wrinkles voids and curled or bent edges If you are unsure of what type of paper you are loading such as bond or recycled paper check the label on the package The following problems may cause print quality deviations jamming or even damage to the printer Symptom Problem with Paper Solution Poor print quality or toner adhesion problems Too moist too rough too smooth or embossed Try another kind of paper between 100 400 with feeding faulty paper lot Sheffield 4 5 moisture content Dropout jamming curl Stored improperly Store paper flat in its moisture proof wrapping Increased gray background shading printer Use lighter paper use the rear output slot wear Excessive curl problems with feeding Too moist wrong grain direction or short grain e Use the rear output slot construction e Use long grain paper Jamming damage to printer Cutouts or perforations Do not use paper with cutouts or perforations Problems with feeding Ragged edges Use good quality paper K NOTE Do not use letterhead paper printed with low temperature inks such as those used in some types of thermography K NOTE Do not use raised or embossed letterhead NOTE The printer uses heat and pressure to fuse toner to the paper Insure that any colored paper or preprinted forms use inks that are compatible with this fusing temperature 200 C or 392 F for 0 1 second
72. ulting pages Printing on Both Sides of Paper Manual Duplex You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper manually Before printing decide how you want your document oriented The options are Long Edge which is the conventional layout used in book binding Short Edge which is the type often used with calendars ro Ny 3935938 33331 4 A 3 J 4 Long Edge A III TT TT TNT mT L ut d MALI 233322932 a wo hort Edge K NOTE Do not print on both sides of labels transparencies envelopes or thick paper Paper jamming and damage to the printer may result E NOTE To use double sided printing you can use only the following paper sizes A4 Letter Legal and Folio with a weight of 20 24 Ibs 75 90 g m2 To manually print a 2 sided document 1 To change the print settings from your software application access printer properties See step 3 in Printing a Document 2 From the Layout tab select the paper orientation 3 From the Double sided Printing section select either None Long Edge or Short Edge SORTA Priater 1160 Printing Preferences 243 Lapo Page Geaptace Entiat About Oserin 5 m Pois e r t z La Raye 0 Deger Lapau Optone Type Mipi Pagu per Ste PozspwSe j aa 290 237 em Ga uh Cops Hessen 600 dp Facete Erered Save 4 Click the Paper tab a

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