Dell 2130cn Color Laser Printer User Guide

Dell 2130cn Color Laser Printer Manual

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    Dell™ 2130cn Color Laser Printer User's Guide Dell™ 2130cn Color Laser Printer User's Guide Finding Information About Your Printer Installing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit and Toner Cartridges Connecting Your Printer Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool Installing Optional Modules Print Media
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    the appropriate print media for your printer helps avoid printing troubles. This section describes selecting print media, caring for print media, and loading the print media in the standard 250-sheet tray or optional 250-sheet feeder. Paper For the best print quality in color, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb
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    , bleeding, or releasing hazardous emissions. The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the paper you have chosen is acceptable for laser printers. NOTE: Always print several samples before buying large quantities of any
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    -quality envelopes that are designed for use in laser printers. l Set the print media source to the single sheet feeder or standard 250-sheet tray. Set the paper type to Envelope, and select the correct size of envelope from the printer driver. l For best performance, use envelopes made from 75 g/m2
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    pressure of 25 pounds per square inch (psi). Before buying large quantities of any print media, it is recommended that you try a sample first. When printing on labels: l Set the paper type to Label from the printer driver. l Do not load labels together with paper in the same tray. This may result in
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    from the printer driver. Supported Paper Types Paper 60-90 - Plain Thick Paper 80/90-105 - Covers 106-163 - Covers Thick 164-216 - Coated 106-163 Inkjet printer paper cannot be used. Coated Thick 164-216 Inkjet printer paper cannot be used. Label 3R97408 Inkjet printer paper
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    prevent jams and ensures trouble-free printing. Before loading laser print media. Do not use ink jet paper in this printer. All trays are loaded the same way. 1. Pull the tray out of the printer about 200 mm. Hold the tray with both hands, and remove it from the printer. 2. Adjust the paper guides
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    and sliding it until it rests lightly against the edge of the stack of paper. 6. After confirming that the guides are securely adjusted, insert the tray into the printer. 7. Select the paper type from the operator panel if any print media other than plain print media is loaded. If a user-specified
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    , and then press (Set) button. 16. Press or button until the desired paper size appears, and then press (Set) button. Loading Letterhead When using the standard Feeder Letterhead enters the printer last Face down Single Sheet Feeder Letterhead enters the printer first Loading Envelopes Use
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    do not have the same type of print media when linked, you could mistakenly print a job on the wrong paper type. NOTE: If the paper type is not specified in the printer driver, the printer automatically links the trays (even if there are different types of print media loaded in them). Single Sheet
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    355.6 mm (14.00 inches) Loading the Single Sheet Feeder 1. Adjust the width guides to the print media's width. 2. Hold both sides of the print media facing of the sheet entering the printer first. NOTE: If you experience problems with paper feed, turn the paper around. Loading an Envelope Envelope
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    Duplex printing (or two-sided printing) allows you to print on both sides of a sheet of paper automatically. Duplex printing is only available when the optional duplexer is installed on the printer. For information on how to install the duplexer, see "Installing a Duplexer". For sizes that are
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    Using the Output Tray Extension The output tray extension is designed to prevent print media from falling from the printer after the print job is complete. Before printing a document, ensure the output tray extension is fully extended. Back to Contents Page
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    Tool Box 1. Click start® All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 2130cn Color Laser Printer® Tool Box. The Select Printer dialog box opens. 2. Click the name of this printer listed in Printer Name, and then click OK. The Tool Box opens. 3. Click the Printer Settings Report tab. 4. Select Reports from the
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    menu. To quit setting new values, press Cancel button. Driver settings may override changes previously made and may require you to Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 2130cn Color Laser Printer® Tool Box. The Select Printer dialog box opens. 2. Click the name of this printer listed in Printer Name,
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    Tool Box 1. Click start® All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 2130cn Color Laser Printer® Tool Box. The Select Printer dialog box opens. 2. Click the name of this printer listed in Printer Name, and then click OK. The Tool Box opens. 3. Click the Printer Settings Report tab. 4. Select Reports from the
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    Dell Printers® Dell 2130cn Color Laser Printer® Tool Box. The Select Printer dialog box opens. 2. Click the name of this printer listed in Printer Name, and then click OK. The Tool Box opens. 3. Click the Printer press (Set) button. 3. Press button until Network appears, and then press (Set) button.
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    Purpose: To display the printer's system information. Values: Dell Service Tag Number Displays Dell's service tag number. Printer Serial Number Displays the printer's serial number. Printer Type Displays the type of printing for the printer. Color Laser is displayed normally. Asset
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    the label paper density settings. Auto Registration Adjustment Auto Registration Adjustment Displays whether to automatically adjust color registration. Adjust Altitude Adjust Altitude Displays the altitude of the location where the printer is installed. Non-Dell Toner Non-Dell Toner
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    Maintenance The Printer Maintenance tab includes the System Settings, Paper Density, Registration Adjustment, Adjust Altitude, Reset Defaults, Non-Dell Toner, Initialize PrintMeter, Tray Settings, TCP/IP Settings, and Network Settings pages. NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory
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    . Values: Plain Normal* Light Specifies plain paper density settings. Label Normal* Light Specifies label paper density settings. Apply New Settings After you complete the settings, press the Apply New Settings button to apply the changes. Restart printer to apply new settings Press the
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    menu parameters, or data are reset to their default values. Values: Start Initializes system parameters. Non-Dell Toner When Non-Dell toner cartridge is used, the printer may be severely damaged and may not be covered by your warranty. Purpose: To specify whether or not to use another manufacturer
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    Purpose: To initialize the printer's PrintMeter. Executing this function restarts the printer, and the value of the Paper Type Tray 1 Paper Size Tray 1 Custom Size - Y Tray 1 Custom Size - X Tray 2 Paper Type*2 Plain* Plain Thick Covers Covers Thick Label Recycled Specifies the type of paper
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    message that prompts to set paper size and type when paper is loaded in the standard range of 0 to 255. Gateway Address*1 Manually sets the gateway address. It is specified Network Settings Purpose: To display the server settings of the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. NOTE: When the printer
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    250-sheet tray from the printer. Paper Wrinkle Check Mode Purpose: To determine whether or not paper is wrinkled in the fuser. This function stops printing before the paper enters the fuser. After you remove the paper inside the printer, check the following: l If the paper is wrinkled, the wrinkle
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    paper size, type, and color mode. Environment Sensor Info Purpose: To output the printer's internal environment sensor information to Result by pressing the Get Environment Sensor Info button. Developer Stir Mode Purpose: To rotate the developer motor and stir the toner in the toner cartridge
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    printer is configured as a network printer available to a number of users, the access to the Admin Menu menus can be limited. This prevents other users from using the operator panel to inadvertently change a printer printer driver to override printer of printer supplies. on the downloaded PCL macro
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    enabled. Admin Menu Use the Admin Menu menu to configure a variety of printer features. Network Use the Network menu to change the printer settings affecting jobs sent to the printer through the wired or wireless network. NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings
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    . After executing this function and rebooting the printer, all wireless network settings are reset to their default values. NOTE: This item is only displayed when an optional wireless printer adapter is installed. TCP/IP Purpose: To configure TCP/IP settings. Any changes made become effective
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    displayed when the IEEE 802.1x authentication is enabled and the optional network protocol adapter is installed, and also when the optional wireless printer adapter is not installed. Reset LAN Purpose: To initialize wired network data stored in NV (non-volatile) memory. After executing this function
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    Tone Off* Does not emit a tone when a problem occurs. On Emits a tone when a problem occurs. Out of Paper Off* Does not emit a tone when the printer runs out of paper. On Emits a tone when the printer runs out of paper. Off* Does not emit a tone when toner or some other consumable is low. Low
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    ID may not be printed correctly. Print Text Purpose: To specify whether the printer outputs PDL data, which is not supported by the printer, as text when the printer receives it. Text data is printed on A4 or Letter size paper. Values: On* Prints the received data as text data. Off Does not print
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    does not match the paper size settings for the current job. Values: Off No tray size substitute accepted. Larger Size Substitutes paper of next largest size. When there is no larger paper size, the printer substitutes paper of nearest size. Nearest Size* Substitutes paper of nearest size. mm
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    default menu settings. F/W Version Purpose: To display the printer's firmware version. Service Tag Purpose: To display the printer's service tag. Paper Density Purpose: To specify paper density settings. Values: Normal* Plain Light Normal* Label Light Adjust BTR NOTICE: The print quality changes
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    . Off Does not automatically perform color registration adjustment. Color Reg Adj Purpose: To specify whether to manually perform color registration adjustment. Manual Color Registration Adjustments are required such as after the printer is moved. NOTE: The Color Reg Adj feature can be configured
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    for each of the three colors. If the value for the straightest line is 0, color registration adjustment is not required printer is installed. 2000m 3000m Clean Developer Purpose: To set whether to stir toner in a new toner cartridge. Toner Refresh Purpose: To clean the toner in each toner cartridge
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    of printer's reliability. Use of a new Dell brand toner cartridge is recommended for your printer. The Dell warranty does not cover any problems caused an optional 250-sheet feeder is installed on the printer. Paper Size Purpose: To specify the default paper size. Values: A4*1 A5 B5 Letter*1
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    text and graphics parallel to the short edge of the paper. Landscape Prints text and graphics parallel to the long edge of the paper. 2 Sided Purpose: To set duplexing as the default for all print jobs. (Select Duplex from the printer driver to duplex only specific jobs.) NOTE: The 2 Sided menu is
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    Symbol Set Purpose: To specify a symbol set for a specified font. Values: ROMAN-8* ISO L1 ISO L2 ISO L5 ISO L6 PC-8 PC-8 DN PC-775 PC-850 PC-852 PC-1004 PC-8 TK WIN L1 WIN L2 WIN L5 DESKTOP PS TEXT MC TEXT MS PUB MATH-8 PS MATH PI FONT LEGAL ISO-4 ISO-6 ISO-1 1 ISO-1 5 ISO-1
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    copies required for a specific job from the printer driver. Values selected from the printer driver always override values selected from the operator panel.) the source of a print job problem. With Hex Dump selected, all data sent to the printer is printed in hexadecimal and character
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    added. CR-XX CR=CR-LF, LF=CR-LF, FF=CR-FF Default Color Purpose: To specify the color mode to Color or Black. This setting is used for a print job which does not specify whether or not to display a popup menu when paper is loaded in the standard 250-sheet tray or optional 250-sheet feeder. Values:
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    . The printer automatically links these trays containing the same type and size of paper, if you have set the Paper Type to the correct values. Tray 1 Purpose: To specify the paper loaded in the standard 250-sheet tray. Values: Plain* Plain Thick Covers Covers Thick Paper Type Label Envelope
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    paper. *2 Denotes country-specific factory default values. Stored Print This Stored Print menu provides applicable printing services only one copy and check the print result before printing printer settings remain unchanged. For regular printing, items can be configured using the printer driver
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    entered, and then press (Set) button. The password has been changed. NOTE: If you forget your password, turn off the printer. Then, while holding Menu button, turn on the printer. Continue to hold Menu button until the display indicates Init Password Are you sure? Release Menu button and press (Set
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    check toner level, quantity of paper remaining or the configuration of options for the local printer network. Using the setup disk that you have created will reduce the amount of work required when installing the printer driver. l Install in advance the Dell™ 2130cn Color Laser Printer printer driver
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    to specify various settings for the printer. See "Understanding the Tool Box Menus". Updater The Updater button updates the settings for the printer driver. Troubleshooting The Troubleshooting button opens the Troubleshooting Guide, which allows you to recover problems by yourself. Back to Contents
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    Jams" If you experience a jam, see "Troubleshooting Guide" for instructions. Sending a Job to Print To support all of the printer features, use the printer driver. When you choose Print from a software program, a window representing the printer driver opens. Select the appropriate settings for the
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    want to cancel. 4. Press Delete on the keyboard. Printing a Report Page By using the Report/List menu, you can print a various of settings for your printer including printer settings, panel setting, and font list. The following describes two examples of printing from the Report/List menu. Printing
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    Dell Printers® Dell 2130cn Color Laser Printer® Tool Box. The Select Printer dialog box opens. 2. Click the name of this printer listed in Printer Name, and then click OK. The Tool Box opens. 3. Click the Printer not assigned to your print job in the printer driver, the job's name will be identified
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    Proof Printing, select Secure Print or Proof Print in Job Type in the Paper/Output tab of the Printing Preferences dialog box. Printing Held and Proof Print . Secure Print When you send a job to the printer, you can specify a password from the driver. The password must be between 0 and 12 digits
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    in the Share name text box. 4. Click Additional Drivers and select the operating systems of all network clients printing to this printer. 5. Click OK. To check that the printer is successfully shared: l Ensure that the printer object in the Printers or Printers and Faxes folder is shared. A icon of
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    name you assigned to the printer. Now that the printer is shared, you can install the printer on network clients using the point and print method or the peer-to-peer method. Point and Print This method is usually the best use of system resources. The server handles driver modifications and print job
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    successfully, installation is complete. Peer-to-Peer If you use the peer-to-peer method, the printer driver is fully installed on each client computer. Network clients retain control of driver modifications. The client computer handles the print job processing. Windows XP, Windows XP 64-bit Edition
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    it to the network. The shared printer name is the name assigned during the server installation process. 5. Click Browse for a printer, and then click Next (For Windows 2000, click OK). If this is a new printer, you may be prompted to install a printer driver. If no system driver is available, then
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    name of the server computer that identifies it to the network. The shared printer name is the name assigned during the server installation process. 4. If this is a new printer, you may be prompted to install a printer driver. If no system driver is available, then you will need to provide a path to
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    Back to Contents Page
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    distinct design is called a typeface. The typefaces you select add personality to a document. Well-chosen typefaces make a document easier to read. The printer has numerous resident fonts in PCL 5/PCL 6. See "Resident Fonts" for a listing of all resident fonts. Weight and Style Typefaces are often
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    fonts are available in different type styles and point sizes as downloadable fonts. Scalable fonts (also called outline fonts) are stored available for all printer languages. The following table lists all the fonts resident in your printer. See "Printing a Font Sample List" for instructions on how to
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    Albertus Md Albertus XBd Clarendon Cd Coronet Marigold Arial Arial It Arial Bd Arial BdIt TimesNew TimesNew It TimesNew Bd TimesNew BdIt Symbol Wingdings Line Printer Times Roman Times It Times Bd Times BdIt Helvetica Helvetica Ob Helvetica Bd Helvetica BdOb CourierPS
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    key on the keyboard (or more specifically, for each code point). Some applications require different characters at some code points. To support multiple applications and languages, your printer has 36 symbol sets for the resident PCL 5/PCL 6 fonts. Symbol Sets for PCL 5/PCL 6 Not all font names
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    Symbol Wingdings Back to Contents Page ITC ZapfDingbats MS
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    occurred in the network protocol adapter. Turn the printer off and then on. If this does not solve the problem, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell". An error occurred in the wireless printer adapter. Turn the printer off and then on. Ensure the following: The wireless printer adapter is securely
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    Replace XXX Cartridge 010-351 Restart Printer Replace Fuser Now Contact Support Replace PHD 091-935 Replace PHD Now Contact Support A communication card error occurred between the network protocol adapter and control card. Turn off the printer to re-install the network protocol adapter, and then
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    Check Paper Size 024-NNN Load XXX xxx Load XXX yyy Out of Memory 016-700 Job too Large Press Disk Full 016-980 Job too Large Press The DTB unit reaches the end of its life. Turn the printer off and then on. If this does not solve the problem, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell
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    -DELL Toner Installed Over Heat 042-700 Cooling down Please Wait... Back to Contents Page Error relating to PDL emulation problems printer configuration on the printer driver conforms to the printer you are using. The printer is in the custom toner cartridge Though some of the toner cartridges
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    height indicated by the load line labels in the tray. l Do not Paper Jams The following illustration shows where paper jams may occur along the print media path. CAUTION: Do not attempt to clear any jams using tools or instruments. This may permanently damage the printer. 1 Duplexer (option) 2 Fuser
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    found or it is hard to remove the paper, go to the next step to remove the jammed paper from the inside of the printer. 2. Remove the standard 250-sheet tray from the printer, and then pull out the jammed paper remaining inside the printer. If no jammed paper can be found or it is hard to
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    on the tray. Doing so could damage the tray or the inside of the printer. Removing Print Jams From the Standard 250- Sheet Tray NOTE: To resolve out of the printer carefully. Hold the tray with both hands, and remove it from the printer. 2. Remove all the jammed and/or creased paper from the tray.
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    next step to remove the jammed paper from the inside of the printer. 4. Open the front cover by pushing the side button. 5. Open the belt unit until it stops and remove the jammed paper. Then, confirm that there are no scraps of paper remaining inside the printer. 6. Close the belt unit by pushing
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    so could damage the tray or the inside of the printer. Removing Print Jams From the Fuser NOTE: To resolve the error displayed on the operator panel levers at both ends of the fuser, and remove the jammed paper. If any jammed paper cannot be found, go to the next step. The fuser is hot. Do not touch
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    and press down the levers at both ends of the fuser. 7. Confirm that there are no scraps of paper remaining inside the printer, and then close the belt unit. 8. Close the front cover. Removing Print the front cover. 2. Open the cover of the duplexer. 3. Remove the jammed paper from the duplexer.
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    media path. 1. Pull the tray out of the printer carefully. Hold the tray with both hands, and remove it from the printer. NOTE: Paper in the optional 250-sheet feeder feeds to the printer from the front of the standard 250-sheet tray, therefore paper jammed in the standard 250-sheet tray can block
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    message is not cleared after closing the front cover, pull out the standard 250-sheet tray from the printer and remove the jammed paper. 6. Insert the tray back into the printer, and push until it stops. CAUTION: Do not use excessive force on the tray. Doing so could damage the tray or the
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    the outlet is working. l All options are properly installed. l The wireless printer adapter is not installed if you use the network protocol adapter with the wired network. If you have checked all of the above and still have a problem, turn off the printer, wait for 10 seconds, and then turn on the
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    -Dell brand toner cartridges, disable the Non-Dell Toner option. 1. Launch the Tool Box, and click Non-Dell Toner on the Printer Maintenance tab. 2 2. Ensure that the On check box is not selected. The task is complete. Is the problem recovered? Disable the Toner Saving Mode in the printer driver
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    Start button. 3. Click the Play of Sound button to check the motor sound. 8 4. Repeat step 2 and 3 to perform Dispense Motor Check for the rest of the toner cartridges. Contact Go to action 9. Dell. NOTE: You can perform Dispense Motor Check for CMYK in any order you desire. Does the dispense
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    task is complete. Contact Dell. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is printed. Is the problem recovered? Toner smears or print comes off. Action The print media surface may be uneven. Try changing the Paper Type setting in the printer driver. For example, change the plain paper to thick. 1 1. On
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    The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is printed. Is the problem recovered? The task is complete. Contact Dell. Streaks appear on the output. Action Yes No The toner cartridges may be low or need to be replaced. Confirm the amount of toner in each toner cartridge. 1. Check the toner level in the
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    Configuration Chart button. The task is complete. Contact Dell. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is printed. Is the problem recovered? Part or the entire output is black. Action Ensure Output Color is set to Color (Auto) in the printer driver. Yes No 1 1. On the Graphics tab, ensure that
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    Chart is printed. Is the problem recovered? Vertical blanks The task is complete. Contact Dell. Action Ensure the light path is not covered. Yes No 1. Remove the PHD unit, and keep it in the dark place. See "Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit". 2. Check the light path, and then
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    Is the problem recovered? Light fatigue Action Check the light fatigue pattern using the Pitch Diagnosis tab. 2 3. Click the 4 Colors Configuration Chart button. The task is complete. Contact Dell. The 4 Colors Configuration Chart is printed. Is the problem recovered? Bead-Carry-Out (BCO)
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    Graphics tab, select High Quality from Print Mode. Is the problem recovered? Enable Bitmap Text Smoothing in the printer driver. 2 1. On the Advanced tab, set Bitmap Text Smoothing under Items to On. Is the problem recovered? If using a downloaded font, ensure that the font is recommended for the
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    PHD Unit". 3 Is the problem recovered? The task is complete. No Contact Dell. Go to action 3. Contact Dell. Creased/stained paper Action Yes Verify that the correct print media is being used. See "Supported Paper Sizes". If not, use the print media recommended for the printer. 1 The task is
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    printer is not at fault. Execute the Paper Wrinkle Check Dell Configuration Web Tool, see "Understanding the Printer Menus" and "Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool". Action Locate the cause of the problem by removing the toner cartridges, fuser, and PHD unit. 1. Remove the toner cartridges, fuser
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    is printed. The task is complete. Contact Dell. Is the problem recovered? Print the Color Regi Configuration Chart and manually correct the color registration. 1. On the Registration Adjustment page, click the Color Regi Chart button. The Color Regi Configuration Chart is printed. The task is
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    . No Go to action 2. Contact Dell. Exit Jam Ensure the fuser is installed correctly. Action Ensure that the fuser is installed correctly. For information on how to install the fuser, see the fuser replacement guide, Replacing the Fuser. 1 Is the problem resolved? Yes The task is complete
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    to the memory connector. Ensure the network protocol adapter is securely inserted to the correct slot. Ensure the wireless printer adapter is securely inserted to the correct slot. Other Problems Problem Condensation has occurred inside the printer. Action This usually occurs within several
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    Back to Contents Page
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    to Contents Page Installing Printer Drivers Personal Printer Setup Network Printer Setup Printing and Checking the Printer Settings Page Local Network Printer Setup Remote Network Printer Setup Setup Security Troubleshooting Instructions Personal Printer Setup 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD
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    Print Test Page to print a test page. Use the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to monitor the status of your network printer without leaving your desk. You can view and/or change the printer configuration settings, monitor toner level, and when it is time to order replacement consumables, just
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    alerts: 1. Launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. 2. in Progress until an error occurs. Remote Network Printer Setup Before Installation Before you start remote Click Continue. 6. From the Exceptions tab, check the File and Printer Sharing check box, and then click OK. For Windows Server
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    the File and Printer Sharing check box, and then click OK. Start Remote Registry NOTE: This step is required for Windows Vista and Windows Vista 64-bit Edition. 1. Click Start® Control Panel. 2. Select System and Maintenance. 3. Click Administrative Tools. 4. Double-click Services. 5. Click Continue
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    Click Local Policies® Security Options. 10. Right-click Network access: Sharing and security model for local accounts and select Properties. 11. Ensure Classic - local users authenticate as themselves is selected. Installing the Printer Driver NOTE: Installation on Windows XP Home Edition, Windows
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    exit the wizard when the Congratulations! screen appears. Use the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to monitor the status of your network printer without leaving your desk. You can view and/or change the printer configuration settings, monitor toner level, and when it is time to order replacement
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    Tool Box 1. Click start® All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 2130cn Color Laser Printer® Tool Box. The Select Printer dialog box opens. 2. Click the name of this printer listed in Printer Name, and then click OK. The Tool Box opens. 3. Click the Printer Maintenance tab. 4. Select Reset Defaults from
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    the Action menu. 3. Check the Print Services check box on the Server Roles window in the Add Roles Wizard, and then click Next. 4. Check the Print Server check box, and then click Next. 5. Click Install. Printer Setup You can install your new printer on the network using the Drivers and Utilities CD
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    l Amount of toner remaining in each toner cartridge Conserving Supplies You can change several settings in your printer driver to conserve toner cartridge and paper. Supply Setting Function Toner cartridge Toner Saving Mode in the Advanced tab of the printer driver This check box allows the
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    instructions in your Product Information Guide. Dell toner cartridges are available only through Dell. You can order more cartridges online at http://www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. To order by phone, see "Contacting Dell". It is recommended that you use Dell toner cartridges for your printer
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    holder outwards until it stops, and then pull the toner cartridge out of the holder. CAUTION: Do not shake the toner cartridge as it may spill some toner. Installing a New Toner Cartridge 1. Ensure that the color of the new toner cartridge matches that on the handle before replacing it. Shake
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    of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To protect the drums of the Print colored film) of the belt unit. Scratches, dirt, or oil from your hands on the film of the belt unit may affect print quality. 1. Ensure that the printer
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    5. Turn the four PHD lock levers counter-clockwise. 6. Pull the PHD unit out of the printer. Installing the PHD Unit 1. Open the PHD packaging. 2. Remove the PHD unit from the packaging.
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    remove the front protective cover at this moment. 5. Insert the PHD unit until the line on the handle aligns with the white line on the printer. 6. Turn the four PHD lock levers 90 degrees clockwise to lock the PHD unit.
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    and follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. Dell retard rollers are available only through Dell. To order by phone, see "Contacting Dell". It is recommended to use Dell retard rollers for your printer. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for problems caused by using
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    from the tray before pulling the tray out of the printer. 1. Pull the standard 250-sheet tray out of the printer carefully. Hold the tray with both hands, and remove it from the printer. NOTE: Ensure that you remove all the paper from the standard 250-sheet tray before removing the retard roller
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    paper and place it in the printer. CAUTION: Do not use excessive force on the tray. Doing so could damage the tray or the inside of the printer. Cleaning the Feed Roller Inside the Printer Clean the feed roller inside the printer touches or scratches the surface (black-colored film) of the belt unit.
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    PHD lock levers counter-clockwise, and then pull the PHD unit out of the printer. NOTE: Keep the PHD unit in the dark place. Avoid exposing the PHD unit to light. 6. Clean the feed roller inside the printer with a dry cloth. 7. Insert the PHD unit until it stops and turn the four
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    could damage the tray or the inside of the printer. Cleaning the CTD Sensor Inside the Printer Clean the CTD sensor only when an alert for may deteriorate. NOTICE: Ensure that nothing touches or scratches the surface (black-colored film) of the belt unit. Scratches, dirt, or oil from your hands
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    3. Push the side button and open the front cover. 4. Open the belt unit. 5. Clean the CTD sensor inside the printer with a clean dry cotton swab. 6. Close the belt unit by pushing it up. 7. Close the front cover.
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    and then press (Set) button. The color registration chart is printed. When Using the Tool Box 1. Click start® All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 2130cn Color Laser Printer® Tool Box. The Select Printer dialog box opens. 2. Click the name of this printer listed in Printer Name, and then click OK. The
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    C). If you find the straightest line, make a note of the value (-9 - +9) indicated by the straightest line for each color. When the value is 0 for each color, you do not need to adjust the color registration for the fast scan. When the value is not 0, enter the value using the procedure in "Entering
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    until Admin Menu appears, and then press (Set) button. 3. Press button until Maintenance appears, and then press (Set) button. 4. Press button until Color Reg Adj appears, and then press (Set) button. 5. Press button until Enter Number appears, and then press (Set) button. 6. Press button until
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    enter the values that you found in the color registration chart to make adjustments. 1. Click start® All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 2130cn Color Laser Printer® Tool Box. The Select Printer dialog box opens. 2. Click the name of this printer listed in Printer Name, and then click OK. The Tool Box
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    Removing the Network Protocol Adapter Removing the Wireless Printer Adapter If the printer location needs to change or the printer and print the front of the printer. 4. Gently lift the printer off the tray module, and place it on a level surface. CAUTION: To lift the printer safely, lift it with
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    on the tray. Doing so could damage the tray or the inside of the printer. 6. Reconnect all cables including the power cable into the back of the printer and turn on the printer. Removing a Duplexer 1. Ensure that the printer is turned off. 2. Push the side button and open the front cover. 3. Hold
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    board cover by turning the control board cover on hinge in the above edge. Next, remove the control board cover by pulling it from the printer. 4. Push the latches on both edges of the socket outward at the same time to raise the memory up. 5. Hold the memory and pull it
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    7. Close the control board cover and turn the screw clockwise. Removing the Network Protocol Adapter 1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cable. Then, disconnect all cables from the back of the printer. 2. Turn the screw on the control board cover in a counter-clockwise direction and open
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    the control board cover and turn the screw clockwise. 7. Reconnect all cables including the power cable into the back of the printer and turn on the printer. Removing the Wireless Printer Adapter 1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cable. Then, disconnect all cables from the back of the
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    the wireless printer adapter from the printer by releasing the adapter's hook from underside of the wireless printer adapter socket as shown in the following illustration. 5. Install the control board cover. NOTE: Insert the above hinge of the control board cover into the above slit on the printer
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    Dell™ 2130cn Color Laser Printer Support (for more information on Gold Technical Support, see http://www1.us.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/services/en/gts?c=us&cs=555&l=en&s=biz), the telephone support will be a "best (not including cartridge and PHD unit network: 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet
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    network devices (such as adapters, bridges, routers, or computers). This information helps network administrators manage the network (analyze performance, traffic, errors, and so on). Dell™ 2130cn Color Laser Printer USB 1 USB2.0 2 Wireless Ethernet 3 IEEE802.11b/802.11g 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX
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    Back to Contents Page
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    and Return Policy Contacting Dell Dell Technical Support Policy Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software program and hardware drivers to the original
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    provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Visit support.dell.com. 2. Verify your country or
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    button 8 Memory Slot 3 Power Connector 9 Control Board 4 Tray Rear Cover 10 Control Board Cover 5 Wireless Printer Adapter Socket 11 Network Protocol Adapter Socket 6 USB Port To order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from Dell: 1. Double-click the printer icon on your desktop.
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    the procedure below. a. Click a DLRMM.EXE from "C:\Program Files\Dell Printers\Additional Color Laser Software\Reorder". NOTE: "C:\Program Files\" may be different depending on the destination of the folder which you installed the Dell software and documentation. b. Click File on the toolbar, and
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    an error occurs. Ready/Error indicator (Menu) button l Lights green when the printer is ready or sleeping and 1 blinks when data is being received. 5 l the Tool Box 1. Click start® All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 2130cn Color Laser Printer® Tool Box. The Select Printer dialog box opens.
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    2. Click the name of this printer listed in Printer Name, and then click OK. The Tool Box opens. 3. Click the Printer Settings Report tab. 4. Select Reports from the list at the left side of the page. The Reports page is displayed. 5. Click the Panel Settings button.
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    you need to buy separately. n USB cable n Ethernet cable n Wireless printer adapter n Network protocol adapter n Optional 250-sheet feeder n Duplexer n 512 MB or 1024 MB memory What are you looking for? Find it here Drivers and Utilities CD l Drivers for my printer l My User's Guide l How to use
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    , such as printer driver ¡ Customer Care - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information ¡ Downloads - Drivers ¡ Manuals - Printer documentation and product specifications You can access the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Select your region on the support page, and
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    Back to Contents Page About Your Printer Operator Panel Protecting Your Printer The following illustrations show the standard Dell™ 2130cn Color Laser Printer. Optional 250-Sheet Feeder 1 Operator Panel 2 Side Button Side Cover (toner cartridges 3 inside) 4 Belt Unit 5 Duplexer (Sold separately)
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    To protect your printer from theft, you can use the optional Kensington lock. Attach the Kensington lock to the security slot of your printer. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the Kensington lock. Back to Contents Page
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    procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. Installing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit 1. Remove the tape from the printer and pull the protective sheet out of the printer. Installing the Toner Cartridges 1. Open the side cover. 2. Completely remove
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    Right Cable Your Dell™ 2130cn Color Laser Printer interconnection cable must meet the following requirements: Connection type Connection specifications USB USB 2.0 Wireless (Option) IEEE802.11b/802.11g Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX USB Port 1 2 Wireless Printer Adapter Socket 3 Ethernet Port
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    attached devices are turned off and unplugged. 2. Connect the printer to the network using an Ethernet cable or the optional wireless printer adapter. 2 Wireless Printer Adapter Socket 3 Ethernet Port NOTE: When the wireless printer adapter is connected, you cannot use the Ethernet port for a wired
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    (the factory default) or 169.254.xx.xx, the printer has an IP address assigned and stored. Go to "Verify the IP Settings." When Using the Tool Box 1. Click start® All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 2130cn Color Laser Printer® Tool Box. The Select Printer dialog box opens. 2. Click the name of this
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    IP Address NOTE: When you assign an IP address manually in IPv6 Mode, use the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. To open the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, use the link local address. (To check a link local address, see "Print and Check the Printer Settings Page".) An IP address is a unique
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    When you use IPv6 Mode for network printing, you cannot use Tool Box to assign an IP address. 1. Click start® All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 2130cn Color Laser Printer® Tool Box. The Select Printer dialog box opens. 2. Click the name of this printer listed in Printer Name, and then click OK. The
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    printer back on. l If the RESET button is not tripped, contact Dell. Do not continue to use the printer if the electric leakage detector is not functioning. Back to Contents Page
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    Changing the Settings of the Menu Items NOTE: This web tool is not available unless the printer is connected to a network using a network cable or the wireless printer adapter. One of the features of the Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool is E-Mail Alert Setup, which sends an e-mail to you or the
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    Tool Box NOTE: When the printer is connected to the local port, Network Settings cannot be displayed. 1. Click start® All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 2130cn Color Laser Printer® Tool Box. The Select Printer dialog box opens. 2. Click the name of this printer listed in Printer Name, and then click
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    Volume option to check the histories of printing, such as paper usage and types of jobs being printed, and limit which users use the color mode and the maximum number of pages they can print. Printer Information Use the Printer Information menu to get the information on service calls, inventory
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    Network (LAN) Settings in the Connections tab. 3. Do either of the following: l Clear the Use a proxy sever for your LAN check box under Proxy server. l Click Advanced, and then specify the printer the printer's IP address) in the URL entry field of the browser to activate the Dell Printer
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    every page. The following items are displayed in the Top Frame. Dell 2130cn Color Laser IP Address Location Contact Person Printer Bitmap Displays the printer's product name. Displays the printer's IP address. Displays the printer's location. The location can be changed in Basic Information on the
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    TLS" *2 "IPsec" " 802.1x" *4 "Reset Print Server" "Copy Printer Settings" "Copy Printer Settings Report" "Print Volume" "Dell ColorTrack" *2 An optional network protocol adapter is required to display the item. *3 This item is only available when the optional wireless printer adapter is installed.
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    Values: Cyan Cartridge Level Magenta Cartridge Level Yellow Cartridge Level Displays the percent of toner remaining in each toner cartridge. When a cartridge is empty, a message appears. The text Call or Order is linked to the Dell Printer Supplies website. Black Cartridge Level Paper Trays OK
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    Time Displays the date the print job was submitted. Completed Jobs Purpose: To check the completed jobs. Up to the last 20 jobs are displayed. Click job was submitted. Printer Settings Use the Printer Settings menu to display the Printer Settings Report and to configure the printer settings. The
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    to emit the tone when a problem occurs. Off indicates that the tone is disabled. Out of Paper Alert Tone Displays whether to emit the tone when the printer runs out of paper. Off indicates that the tone is disabled. Displays whether to emit the tone when toner or some other consumable is low
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    recycled paper. Auto Registration Adjustment Displays whether to automatically perform color registration adjustment. Adjust Altitude Displays the altitude of the location where the printer is installed. Non-Dell Toner Displays whether or not to use another manufacturer's toner cartridge. Web
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    ends abnormally. Alert Tone Specifies whether to enable the tone that is emitted when a problem occurs. Out of Paper Alert Tone Specifies whether to enable the tone that is emitted when the printer runs out of paper. Low Toner Alert Tone Specifies whether to enable the tone that is emitted when
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    problem. With Hex Dump selected, all data sent to the printer is Printer Maintenance The Printer Maintenance tab includes Paper Density, Adjust BTR, Adjust Fuser, Auto Registration Adjustment, Color Registration Adjustments, Clean Developer, Adjust Altitude, Reset Defaults, Storage, Non-Dell Toner
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    scan (paper feed direction) color adjustment values individually for Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan within the range of -9 to 9. Clean Developer Purpose: To clean each toner cartridge or PHD unit, or to stir toner in a new toner cartridge. Values: Clean Developer Stirs toner in a new toner cartridge
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    's functions to be unavailable, a reduction in print quality, or deterioration of printer's reliability. Use of a new Dell brand toner cartridge is recommended for your printer. The Dell warranty does not cover any problems caused by the use of any accessory, part, or component that is not supplied
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    MAC Address Displays the printer's MAC address. SSID Displays the name that identifies the network. Network Type Displays the network type from either the Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the wireless printer adapter local address. Manual Gateway Address
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    settings are not displayed when the optional wireless printer adapter is installed. *2 An optional wireless printer adapter is required to display the item. *3 This item is only available when using Ipv6 dual mode. *4 An optional network protocol adapter is required to display the item. *5 This
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    . SNMP Select the check box to enable the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). You can also configure the transport protocol to be used. UDP can be selected as the transport protocol. *1 The Ethernet settings are not displayed when the optional wireless printer adapter is installed. *2 An
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    ) Pass Phrase (Password) Re-enter Pass Phrase Displays the MAC address of the printer's wireless network adapter. Displays the channel number of the printer's wireless connection. Displays the quality of the printer's wireless network connection. Select the security method from the list. Select the
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    address. Disabled Disables the IP Filter feature for the specified IP address. *1 An optional network protocol adapter is required to display the item. *2 This item is only available for LPD or Port9100. To configure the IP Filter feature, enter an IP address
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    the printer is rebooted. Click the Apply new settings button to apply new settings. NOTE: An optional network protocol adapter is Paper Handling Alerts Select the check box to receive an E-Mail Alert for paper handling. Service Call Select the check box to receive an E-Mail Alert for Service
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    is enabled, you cannot click this item. NOTE: An optional network protocol adapter is required to display the SNMP page. SNMP v1/v2c Purpose: Select the check box to notify Authenticate Error Trap. *1 The default value of each items can be changed by using Dell Printer Configuration Web
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    specify the settings for the SSL encryption communication to the printer. NOTE: This item is only displayed when the optional network protocol adapter is installed. Values: HTTPS Port Number Generate Self-Signed Certificate Manage Certificate Select the check box to enable the HTTPS, and access is
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    Selects whether or not to communicate with a device which does not support IPsec. NOTE: If IPsec is enabled with incorrect settings, you must network protocol adapter is installed, and also when the optional wireless printer adapter is not installed. Values: Enable IEEE 802.1x Select the check
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    paper size. Dell ColorTrack Purpose: To specify which users have access to color printing and to limit print volume per user. Values: Print User Limitation Permit printing without specifying user User Registration Select the check box to restrict users from using the printer. Select the check
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    page. Tray Settings Use the Tray Settings menu to set the paper size and type of paper loaded in the trays. Values: Tray 1 Paper Type Sets the type of paper loaded in the standard 250-sheet tray. Tray 1 Paper Size Sets the size of paper loaded in the standard 250-sheet tray. Tray 1 Custom Size
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    the Network Protocol Adapter Installing and Configuring the Wireless Printer Adapter You can make the printer more functional printer is located. 4. Lift the printer and align the five guide pins of the optional 250-sheet feeder with the holes at the bottom of the printer. Gently lower the printer
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    printer and turn on the printer. NOTE: The printer will automatically detect the attached tray but will not detect the paper type. 9. Print a printer Dell Printers® Dell 2130cn Color Laser Printer® Tool Box. The Select Printer dialog box opens. b. Click the name of this printer listed in Printer
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    by following the instructions for each operating system. If the printer is on a network, update the driver for each client. For Windows Vista®/Vista x64 a. Click Start® Control Panel® Hardware and Sound® Printers. b. Right-click the printer icon of the Dell™ 2130cn Color Laser Printer and select
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    cover. NOTE: Align the connector on the right side of the duplexer to the connector on the front cover as shown in the illustration. The guiding rib on the left side of the front cover needs to be well aligned to the window on the left side of the duplexer.
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    power cable, and reinstall the duplexer. When Using the Tool Box a. Click start® All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 2130cn Color Laser Printer® Tool Box. The Select Printer dialog box opens. b. Click the name of this printer listed in Printer Name, and then click OK. The Tool Box opens. c. Click the
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    your driver by following the instructions for each operating system. If the printer is on a network, update the driver for each client. For Windows Vista/Vista x64 a. Click Start® Control Panel® Hardware and Sound® Printers. b. Right-click the printer icon of the Dell 2130cn Color Laser Printer and
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    board cover by turning the control board cover on hinge in the above edge. Next, remove the control board cover by pulling it from the printer. 4. With the connector of the memory toward the slot, insert the memory vertically into the slot. 5. Push the memory into the slot firmly. NOTE: Ensure
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    Dell Printers® Dell 2130cn Color Laser Printer® Tool Box. The Select Printer dialog box opens. b. Click the name of this printer listed in Printer printer driver, update your driver by following the instructions for the operating system you are using. If the printer is on a network, update the driver
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    box. For Windows Server 2008/Server 2008 x64 a. Click Start® Control Panel® Printers. b. Right-click the printer icon of the Dell 2130cn Color Laser Printer and select Properties. c. Click the Options tab, and then select Get Information from Printer. d. Click Apply, and then click OK. e. Close the
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    turning the control board cover on hinge in the above edge. Next, remove the control board cover by pulling it from the printer. 4. Insert the network protocol adapter by aligning the two rectangular slots and the circular hole and ensure that it snaps into place. NOTE: Take note of the orientation
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    , unplug the power cable, and reinstall the network protocol adapter. When Using the Tool Box a. Click start® All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell 2130cn Color Laser Printer® Tool Box. The Select Printer dialog box opens. b. Click the name of this printer listed in Printer Name, and then click OK. The
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    ) 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. The setup_assist.exe file launches automatically. 2. Click the How to Install Options button on the Easy Setup Navigator window and follow on screen instructions. Or Paper instructions Refer to Installing and Configuring the Wireless Printer Adapter Guide.
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    Settings page is printed. Method 2: Using the printer's Tool Box a. Click start ® All Programs ® Dell Printers ® Dell 2130cn Color Laser Printer ® Tool Box. The Select Printer dialog box opens. b. Click Dell 2130cn Color Laser PCL 6 listed in Printer Name, and then click OK. The Tool Box opens
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    exists. 8. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD provided with the printer. The setup_assist.exe file launches automatically. 9. Click the How to Install Options button on the Easy Setup Navigator window. The How to Install Options window opens. 10. Click the Wireless Printer Adapter button and click
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    on screen instructions. NOTE: For more information to configuring the Wireless Printer Adapter see "Wireless Installation using Wireless Settings Tool". Determining the Wireless Network Settings You need to know the settings for the wireless network to set up the wireless printer. For details
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    Press Wireless Printer Adapter. 5. Press Skip video to launch the wireless settings tool. 6. In the list on the Select Printer screen, select the target printer that you are making wireless setting for, and then click Next. 7. On the Enter Wireless Network Settings screen, set each wireless setting
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    network: 1. Create wireless setting of your computer following the steps below. NOTE: If your computer provides a wireless printer adapter tool, change the wireless settings using this tool. Or you can change the wireless settings using the tool provided by the operating system. See the instructions
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    computer provides a wireless printer adapter tool, change the wireless settings using this tool. Or you can change the wireless settings using the tool provided by the operating system. See the instructions below. For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003: a. Select Network Connections from Control
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    network: 1. Create wireless setting of your computer following the steps below. NOTE: If your computer provides a wireless printer adapter tool, change the wireless settings using this tool. Or you can change the wireless settings using the tool provided by the operating system. See the instructions
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    according to the manual of the wireless settings tool provided by your wireless device manufacturer. For Windows Vista: a. Open Control Panel. b. Select Network and Internet. c. Select Network and Sharing Center. d. Select Connect to a network. e. Select dell_device from the network items listed in
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    menu. c. Select Network. d. Select TCP/IP. e. Select Get IP Address. f. Select Panel. g. Scroll back to IP Address. h. Manually enter the IP address using the directional buttons on the control panel and press enter button. IP Address 172.031.000.041* 4. Open Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
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    computer provides a wireless printer adapter tool, change the wireless settings using this tool. Or you can change the wireless settings using the tool provided by the operating system. See the instructions below. For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003: a. Select Network Connections from Control
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    network: 1. Create wireless setting of your computer following the steps below. NOTE: If your computer provides a wireless printer adapter tool, change the wireless settings using this tool. Or you can change the wireless settings using the tool provided by the operating system. See the instructions
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    according to the manual of the wireless settings tool provided by your wireless device manufacturer. For Windows Vista: a. Open Control Panel. b. Select Network and Internet. c. Select Network and Sharing Center. d. Select Connect to a network. e. Select dell_device from the network items listed in
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    4. Open Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool using a WEB browser. 5. Create wireless setting of the printer on Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. 6. Reboot the printer. 7. Restore the wireless setting on your computer.
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    network: 1. Create wireless setting of your computer following the steps below. NOTE: If your computer provides a wireless printer adapter tool, change the wireless settings using this tool. Or you can change the wireless settings using the tool provided by the operating system. See the instructions
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    Ad hoc network: checked i. Click the Move up button to move the newly added SSID to the top of the list. j. Click OK to close the Property dialog box. NOTE: When your operating system is earlier than Windows 2000, create settings according to the manual of the wireless settings tool provided
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    menu. c. Select Network. d. Select TCP/IP. e. Select Get IP Address. f. Select Panel. g. Scroll back to IP Address. h. Manually enter the IP address using the directional buttons on the control panel and press enter button. IP Address 172.031.000.041* 4. Open Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
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    computer provides a wireless printer adapter tool, change the wireless settings using this tool. Or you can change the wireless settings using the tool provided by the operating system. See the instructions below. For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003: a. Select Network Connections from Control
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    , DHCP network) 1. Create new wireless settings for your computer. NOTE: If your computer provides a wireless printer adapter tool, change the wireless settings using this tool. Or you can change the wireless settings using the tool provided by the operating system. See the instructions below
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    . ii. Scroll down and select Admin Menu. iii. Scroll down and select Network. iv. Scroll down and select Reset Wireless. v. Restart the printer. b. Retrieve the wireless adapter IP address on the printer. i. Press Menu on the printer control panel. ii. Scroll down and select Admin Menu. iii. Scroll
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    the Apply New Settings button. 4. Once printer wireless adapter is properly configured, you may use the typical network printer installation method to complete driver installation. 5. To communicate with printer, you need to restore the previous wireless settings on your computer. 6. Restore the
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    computer provides a wireless printer adapter tool, change the wireless settings using this tool. Or you can change the wireless settings using the tool provided by the operating system. See the instructions below. For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003: a. Select Network Connections from Control
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    hoc network: Checked i. Click the Move up button to move the newly added SSID to the top of the list. j. Click OK to close the Property dialog box. NOTE: When your OS is earlier than Windows 2000, create settings according to the manual of the wireless settings tool provided by your wireless device
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    . l. Manually enter the gateway address using the directional buttons on the control panel and press the Enter button. m. Restart the printer. 5. Open Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool using the WEB browser. e.g.: http://:192.168.1.2 6. Change wireless settings of the printer from Dell Printer
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    computer provides a wireless printer adapter tool, change the wireless settings using this tool. Or you can change the wireless settings using the tool provided by the operating system. See the instructions below. For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003: a. Select Network Connections from Control
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    operating system is earlier than Windows 2000, create settings according to the manual of the wireless settings tool provided by your wireless device manufacturer. Enable Network Discovery and File Sharing for all Public Networks You can skip "Disable User Account Control" for this procedure. NOTE
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Dell™ 2130cn Color Laser Printer User's Guide
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Dell™ 2130cn Color Laser Printer User's Guide
Finding Information
About Your Printer
Installing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit and Toner Cartridges
Connecting Your Printer
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
Installing Optional Modules
Print Media Guidelines
Loading Print Media
Operator Panel
Printer Settings
Understanding the Tool Box Menus
Understanding the Printer Menus
Understanding Your Printer Software
Printing
Setting Up for Shared Printing
Understanding Fonts
Understanding Printer Messages
Clearing Jams
Troubleshooting Guide
Installing Printer Drivers
Printing With Web Services on Devices (WSD)
Maintaining Your Printer
Removing Options
Printer Specifications
Appendix
NOTE:
A
NOTE
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NOTICE:
A
NOTICE
indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.