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Dell Laser Printer 5100cn User's Guide Finding Information Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool About Your Printer Installing the Toner Cartridges and Imaging Drum Connecting Your Printer Understanding Printer Messages Clearing Jams Troubleshooting Maintaining Your Printer Removing Options Printer - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 2
the side button. To order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from Dell: 1. Double-click the icon on your desktop. 2. Visit Dell's website, or order Dell printer supplies by phone. www.dell.com/supplies For best service, have your Dell printer Service Tag available. For help locating your - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 3
the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 and in applicable FAR provisions: Dell Inc., One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, 78682, USA. This equipment has been - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 4
your Owner's Manual prior to setting up and operating your printer. Setup diagram Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide: - User Settings - Configuration - Trouble Shooting Instructions - Others Express Service Code Express Service Code and Service Tag number. and Service Tag number The - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 5
· Latest drivers for my printer · Answers to technical service and support questions · Documentation for my printer Dell Support Website The Dell Support Website provides several online tools, including: · Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses · - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 6
, or the key operator, an e-mail when the printer needs supplies or intervention. If you fill out printer inventory reports requiring the asset tag number of all of the printers in your area, use the Printer Information feature in the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. Just type the IP address of - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 7
printer supply status. When toner is running low, click the Order Supplies link on the first screen to order additional toner cartridges. Printer Jobs The Printer information about the paper type and size for each tray. E-Mail Alert Receive an e-mail when the printer needs supplies or intervention. - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 8
page, and see the User's Guide on that page to verify configured settings. Order Supplies at: www.dell.com/supplies Contact Dell Support at: support.dell.com Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool Environment Settings for Web Browsers Dell recommends configuring the environment settings for - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 9
Frame on every page. The following items are displayed in the Top Frame. Dell Laser Printer 5100cn Displays the printer product name. IP Address: Displays the printer's IP address. Location: Displays the printer's location. The location can be changed in Basic Information on the Print Server - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 10
Password menu. Online Help Links to the Dell web page. See the User's Guide on that page. Order Supplies at: Links to the Dell web page. Web address: www.dell.com/supplies Contact Dell Support at: Links to the Dell support page. Web address: support.dell.com Right Frame Located at the right - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 11
Security Settings" "Printer Maintenance" "Paper Density Settings" "BTR Adjustments (Transfer Roller Adjustments)" "Fuser Adjustments" "Auto Registration Adjustments" "Color Registration Adjustments" "Developer Cleaning" "Init NVRAM" "Clear Storage"*1 "Format HDD"*2 "Non-Dell Toner" "Print - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 12
in the Printer Status menu. Printer Status Purpose: To check the status of remaining consumables and trays. Values: Toner Level Displays the percent of toner remaining. When the printer runs out of toner, the message appears. The text Order Toner is linked to the Dell Printer Supplies website - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 13
Type Displays the type of printing for your printer. Color Laser is displayed normally. Printing Speed Displays the printing speed for your printer. Printer Events Purpose: When printer faults occur such as running out of paper or running out of toner, the details of all alerts or indications - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 14
(revision level). Network Firmware Version Displays the revision date (revision level). Printer Jobs The Printer Jobs menu contains information Displays the date the print job was submitted. Completed Jobs Purpose: To check the completed print jobs. Up to the last 22 print jobs are displayed - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 15
Text Print Displays whether the printer outputs PDL data, which is not supported by the printer, as text when the printer receives it. Banner Sheet Displays or not to use another size paper when the paper that is loaded in the specified tray does not match the paper size settings for the current - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 16
of the transfer roller for cover 2. Label Displays the voltage settings of the transfer roller for labels. Coated 1 Displays the voltage settings of the transfer roller for coated paper 1. Coated 2 Displays the voltage settings of the transfer roller for coated paper 2. Envelope Displays - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 17
color registration automatically. Non-Dell Toner Non-Dell Toner Displays whether to use a refilled toner cartridge. Tray Settings Tray 1 Paper Type Displays the type of paper the optional hard drive is installed. Printer Settings The Printer Settings tab includes Basic Settings, Parallel - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 18
Text Print Specifies whether the printer outputs PDL data, which is not supported by the printer, as text when the printer receives it. Banner Sheet not to use another size paper when the paper that is loaded in the specified tray does not match the paper size settings for the current job - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 19
in a line. Quantity Sets the number of copies you want for the printer default value. Image Specifies whether to perform the image enhancement feature. Enhancement Hex Dump Specifies whether to help isolate the source of a print job problem. With Hex Dump selected, all data sent to the - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 20
password. Printer Maintenance Printer Maintenance tab includes Paper Density Settings, Transfer Roller Adjustments, Fuser Adjustments, Auto Registration Adjustments, Color Registration Adjustments, Developer Cleaning, Init NVRAM, Clear Storage, Format HDD and Non-Dell Toner pages. Paper Density - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 21
2 Sets the reference voltage settings for the transfer roller for covers 2. Label Sets the reference voltage settings for the transfer roller for labels. Coated 1 Sets the reference voltage settings for the transfer roller for coated paper 1. Coated 2 Sets the reference voltage settings for - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 22
color registration chart. Magenta Yellow Developer Cleaning Purpose: While printing is repeated, one color toner may be mixed in another color toner network feature cannot be initialized. Values: Initialize NVRAM and restart printer. Click Start to initialize the NVRAM. Clear Storage Purpose: To - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 23
and reduce the Toner reliability of your printer. Dell recommends only new Dell-brand toner cartridges for your printer. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by Dell. Copy Printer Settings The Copy Printer Settings menu - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 24
's MAC address. Host Name Displays the host name. IP Address Mode Displays the settings for the IP address. IP Address Displays the printer's IP address. Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask. Gateway Address Displays the gateway address. Current DNS Server Address Displays the DNS server - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 25
Sessions Displays the maximum sessions. Unicode Support Displays the status of the Unicode Support feature. Auto Master Mode Displays the the list of IP addresses that are permitted or denied access to the printer. *1 An optional multi protocol card is required to use. NetWare Setup Page - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 26
Displays messages according to the conditions of the printer. Logical Printer Number Displays the printer number during RPrinter Mode. NOTE: An optional Alerts for List 1 Select Alerts for Supplies Alerts Paper Handling Alerts Service Call Supplies Alerts Displays the port status. Displays the - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 27
Specifies the contact name, number, and other information of the printer administrator and service center up to 63 alphanumeric characters. Administrator E- Specifies the contact address of the printer administrator and service center up to 63 Mail Address alphanumeric characters. Asset Tag - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 28
. BOOTP Uses BOOTP to set the IP address. RARP Uses RARP to set the IP address. Manually Enables the IP address set in IP Address. Set IP Address Sets the IP address allocated to the printer in the nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn format. Each section of nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn is a value - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 29
ADDR Sets the DNS server address. WINS*1 WINS Mode Select the check box to get the WINS server address automatically from the DHCP server. IP Filter. The "IP Filter" page is displayed. IPP*1 Printer URI Displays the printer URI. Connection Time- Sets the connection timeout period from 1 to - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 30
characters. For PServer Mode, set the Print Server Name (Print Server Object Name). For RPrinter Mode, set the Remote Printer Name (Printer Name in Bindery and Printer Object Name in Directory). The original setting remains valid if no input is made. Active Bindery: Mode PServer Mode Selects - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 31
same password. Maximum Sessions Displays the maximum sessions. Unicode Support On Notifies the host name and workgroup name in Unicode settings in the SMB page will be valid only when the printer is rebooted. Click the Restart printer to apply new settings. button to apply new settings. NOTE: - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 32
Address SMTP Server Connection E-Mail List 1 E-Mail List 2 Select Alerts for List 1 Supplies Alerts Paper Handling Alerts Service Call Select Alerts for List 2 Supplies Alerts Paper Handling Alerts Service Call Sets the primary SMTP gateway. Designates the reply e-mail address sent with each - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 33
socket llll is a hexadecimal value between 0 and ffff. Authenticate Error Trap 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 Tool. *2 An optional multi protocol card is required to use. IP Filter - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 34
tab includes Set Password page and Reset Print Server page. Set Password Purpose: To set or change the password that is required to access the printer setup parameters from the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 35
. Tray Settings Use the Tray Settings menu to set the printer media types and sizes for trays respectively. Values: Tray 1 Paper Type Sets the type of paper loaded in the standard 500-sheet tray. Tray 2 Paper Type Sets the type of paper loaded in the optional 500-sheet tray or 1000-sheet tray - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 36
Dell Laser Printer 5100cn, with an optional 500-sheet tray module and 1000sheet tray module. Standard printer Printer with options 1 Standard 500-sheet tray 7 Optional 500-sheet tray module 8 2 Multipurpose feeder Optional 1000-sheet tray module 3 Front latch 4 Operator panel 5 Imaging drum - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 37
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the Toner Cartridges and Imaging Drum Installing the Toner Cartridge Installing the Imaging Drum CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. Installing the Toner Cartridge 1. Remove the top cover. 2. Pull the toner - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 39
: Make sure nothing touches or scratches the surface of the light-sensitive drum surface (green-colored roller) or the transfer roller (black-colored roller). Scratches, dirt, or oil from your hands on the imaging drum or transfer roller may reduce the print quality. 1. Push the front latch up and - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 40
facing the back of the printer, align the plastic guides on both sides of the imaging drum with the slots in front of the arrows on the printer. Gently lower the imaging drum into the printer. NOTICE: Lowering the cartridge into the printer without correctly aligning the rollers with the slots can - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 41
7. Close the front cover. - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 42
Choosing the Right Cable Connecting the Printer Locally Connecting the Printer to the Network Choosing the Right Cable Your Dell Laser Printer 5100cn interconnection cable must meet the following requirements: Connection Cable certification Parallel Parallel IEEE 1284 USB USB 2.0 10 - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 43
your computer operating system documentation to see if your system supports USB. To attach the printer to a computer: 1. Make sure the printer, computer, and any other attached devices are turned off and unplugged. 2. Connect the printer to the computer using a USB or parallel cable. 1 Parallel port - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 44
, and the other end into the Ethernet port on the back of the printer. The printer automatically adjusts for the network speed. 1 Ethernet port Turn On the Printer 1. Plug one end of the printer power cable into the socket at the back of the printer and the other end into a properly grounded outlet. - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 45
Turn on the computer and the printer. Print and Check the Printer Settings Page Print a Printer Settings page to verify the network more information on using your operator panel, see "Operator Panel." 1. Turn on the printer. The Ready to Print appears. 2. Press Menu. 3. Press until Configure appears, - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 46
into the URL line. If the IP address is set up correctly, the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool displays in your browser. You can also assign the IP address to the printer when installing the printer drivers with installer. When you use the Network Installation feature, and the IP AddressSetup - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 47
Enterprise Console Management Modules The following enterprise console management modules and user's manuals are available on your Drivers and Utilities CD: IBM Tivoli® NetView® CA Unicenter® HP OpenView® To use the modules, go to the following directory on your CD and run each .exe file or .chm - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 48
NOTICE: Place the imaging drum on a clean flat surface. Also, cover the imaging drum with something like newspaper to keep it out of direct light. Only one optional 500-sheet tray module and one optional 1000-sheet tray module can be installed under the printer. Some instructions may vary depending - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 49
3. Hold the upper side of the paper tray cover and pull it forward to remove it from the back of the printer. 4. Pull the printer's tray out until it stops. Hold the tray with both hands, lift the front slightly and remove it from the printer 5. Insert the four screws provided into the four holes - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 50
tray, specify the paper type from the printer operator panel. Press until the paper type for the installed tray appears, and then press . 11. If you installed the optional 500-sheet tray module after installing the printer driver, update your driver by following the instructions for each operating - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 51
Available to Available. 3. Click Apply, and then click OK. 4. Close the Printers and Faxes (or Printers) folder. When Using PS Driver Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 1. Click Start ® Printers and Faxes. 2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties. 3. Click the Device Settings tab, and then - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 52
of the two casters at the front of optional 1000-sheet tray module. CAUTION: Failure to lock down the brakes can cause the printer to move unexpectedly, resulting in injury. 3. Lift the printer and align the four guide pins of the optional 1000-sheet tray module with the holes at the bottom of - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 53
: To lift the printer safely, remove the imaging drum and lift it with two people. Never try to lift the printer while facing its right and left sides. NOTE: Be careful not to pinch your fingers when lowering the printer onto the optional 1000-sheet tray module. 4. Pull the paper tray cover so that - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 54
optional 1000-sheet tray module. NOTE: Make sure the screws are firmly tightened. 7. Insert the tray into the printer. 8. Reattach the paper tray cover to the back of the printer. 9. Peel off the peel-off paper on the double-sided adhesive tape on the cable hook, and affix the cable hook on the back - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 55
on the printer. NOTE: The printer will automatically detect the attached tray(s) but will not detect the paper type. 12. Print a Printer Settings page 13. After loading paper in the installed tray, specify the paper type from the printer operator panel. Press until the paper type for the installed - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 56
following the instructions for each operating system. If the printer is on a network, update the driver for each client. When Using PCL driver Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 1. Click Start ® Printers and Faxes. 2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties. 3. Click the Options tab, and - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 57
Chooser and click Setup. 2. Click Configure. 3. Set the option item in Installable Options, and click OK. When using a desktop printer: 1. Click the icon of the desktop printer you created. 2. Click Printing on the menu bar, and then select Change Setup. 3. Set the option menu item in Installable - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 58
optional 1000-sheet tray module. CAUTION: Failure to lock down the brakes can cause the printer to move unexpectedly, resulting in injury. 3. Pull the paper tray cover so that the top edge tilts out, then lift the paper tray cover off its hinges. 4. Gently pull out the tray of the optional 500-sheet - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 59
-sheet tray module. 7. Lift the printer and align the four guide pins of the optional 500-sheet tray module with the holes at the bottom of the printer. Gently lower the printer onto the optional 500-sheet tray module. CAUTION: To lift the printer safely, remove the imaging drum and lift it with two - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 60
Hold the tray with both hands, lift the front slightly and remove it from the printer. 10. Insert the four screws provided into the four holes inside the printer and tighten them with a coin to secure the printer to the optional 500-sheet tray module. NOTE: Make sure the screws are firmly tightened - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 61
11. Insert the trays into the printer and optional 500-sheet tray module. 12. Reattach the paper tray cover to the back of the printer and the optional 500-sheet tray module. 13. Peel off the peel-off paper on the double-sided adhesive tape on the cable hook, and affix the cable hook on - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 62
the paper type from the printer operator panel. a. Press until the paper type for the installed tray appears, and then press . 18. If you installed the optional 500-sheet tray module and 1000-sheet tray module after installing the printer driver, update your driver by following the instructions for - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 63
click OK. 4. Close the Printers and Faxes (or Printers) folder. When Using PS Driver Windows XP/Server 2003 1. Click Start ® Printers and Faxes. 2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties. 3. Select the Device Settings tab, and then select the option manually. 4. Click Apply, and then - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 64
manually. 4. Click Apply, and then click OK. Mac OS 9.x When using Chooser: 1. Select the printer using printer, and then click Apply Changes. Installing a Memory Card Your printer supports 128, 256, and 512 MB additional memory cards. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. 2. Pull the paper - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 65
3. Remove the three screws on the controller card from the back side of the printer. 4. Remove the controller card from the printer by the handles. 5. Place the controller card on the table so that its edge hangs over the edge of the table and the controller card - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 66
6. Push the memory card into the slot firmly. 7. Insert the controller card into the printer. 8. Tighten the three screws on the controller card from the back side of the printer. The two screws on the upper side are different in shape from the one on the lower side. Be careful not to confuse them. - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 67
Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003 NetWare3.12/3.2/4.1/4.11/4.2/5/6/6.5* Mac OS 9/Mac OS X *Supports only Support Pack 1.1 or later. To Install the Multi Protocol Card 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. 2. Pull the paper tray cover so that the top edge tilts out, then lift the - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 68
3. Remove the three screws on the controller card from the back side of the printer. 4. Remove the controller card from the printer by the handles. 5. Place the controller card on the table so that its edge hangs over the edge of the table and the controller card - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 69
6. Align the two protrusions with the holes on the controller card, and then tighten the two screws from the back side of the controller card. 7. Insert the controller card into the printer. 8. Tighten the three screws on the controller card from the back side of the printer. - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 70
cover to the back of the printer. Installing the Hard Drive 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. 2. Hold the upper side of the paper tray cover and pull it forward to remove it from the back of the printer. 3. Remove the three screws on the controller card from the back side of - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 71
4. Remove the controller card from the printer by the handles. 5. Place the controller card on the table so that its edge hangs over the edge of the table and the controller card - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 72
7. Insert the controller card into the printer. 8. Tighten the three screws on the controller card from the back side of the printer. The two screws on the upper side are different in shape from the one on the lower side. Be careful not to confuse them. 9. Reattach the paper tray cover to the back - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 73
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Print Media Guidelines Print media is paper, transparencies, labels, envelopes, coated paper among others. Your printer provides high-quality printing on a variety of print media. Selecting the appropriate print media for your printer helps avoid printing troubles. This section describes how to - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 75
bleeding, or releasing hazardous emissions. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the paper you have chosen is acceptable for laser printers. Unacceptable Paper The following paper types are not recommended for use with the printer: Chemically treated papers used to make copies - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 76
should meet these requirements; latex inks might not. If you are in doubt, contact your paper supplier. Printing on Letterhead Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the preprinted letterhead you have selected is acceptable for laser printers. Page orientation is important - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 77
large quantities of any print media, Dell recommends trying a sample first. When printing on transparencies: Set the Paper Type to Transparency from the printer driver to avoid damaging your printer. Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Do not use regular transparencies - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 78
" for instructions on loading an envelope. When printing on envelopes: Use only high-quality envelopes that are designed for use in laser printers. Set the print media source to MPF. Set the Paper Type to Envelope, and select the correct size of envelope from the printer driver. For best performance - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 79
). Before buying large quantities of any print media, Dell recommends trying a sample first. When printing on labels: Set the Paper Type to Label in the Tray Settings. Set the Paper Type on the printer driver. Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies in the same tray. This may result - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 80
mm to 355.6 mm long. Print Media Supported Multipurpose feeder Standard 500-sheet tray Optional 1000-sheet tray module Duplexer Plain Paper 1 (60-80 gsm) Y Y Plain Paper 1-Side2 (60-80 gsm) Y N Plain Paper 2 (81-105 gsm) Y Y Plain Paper 2-Side2 (81-105gsm) Y N Covers 1 (106-163 gsm - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 81
Covers1 106-163 Covers2 164-216 Coated1 106-163 Coated2 164-216 Transparency - Label - Envelopes - BJP (Bubble Jet Printer) paper cannot be used. BJP (Bubble Jet Printer) paper cannot be used. BJP (Bubble Jet Printer) paper cannot be used. BJP (Bubble Jet Printer) paper cannot be used. - - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 82
print media loading helps prevent jams and ensures trouble-free printing. Before loading print media, identify the printer. 2. Slide the width guides to the edge of the tray. The width guides should be fully extended. NOTE: For A4 paper, push the lever to the A4 position. For 8.5"(Letter) paper, - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 83
3. Squeeze the length guide and slide it to the edge of the tray. 4. Before loading the print media, not exceed the maximum fill line in the tray. Overfilling the tray may cause paper jams. 6. Slide the width guides and length guide until they rest lightly against the edge of the print media stack. - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 84
the tray into the printer, and push until it stops. 8. If you load any print media into the tray, configure the Paper Type setting for that Page orientation Back of tray Multipurpose feeder Face down Logo enters the printer first Multipurpose Feeder Capacity The maximum stack height is 15 mm (0.6 - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 85
mm to 355.6 mm Loading the Multipurpose Feeder In addition to plain paper, the multipurpose feeder can use various other sizes and types of print media pull out the extension tray. 2. Slide the width guides to the edge of the tray. The width guides should be fully extended. 3. Insert all media face - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 86
. These lead to paper jams and damage to the printer. Using the Multipurpose Feeder Load only one size and type of print media during a single print job. To achieve the best possible print quality, use only high-quality print media that is designed for use in laser printers. For more guidelines - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 87
two-sided printing) allows you to print on both sides of a sheet of paper. For sizes that are acceptable for duplex printing, see "Print Media Sizes and Support." Using Duplex Bind When using duplex bind printing in the printer driver, you must select either Flip on Short Edge or Flip on Long Edge - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 88
250 sheets (20 lb (75 g/m2)) of plain paper: or 75 sheets of transparency: or 75 sheets of label: or 20 sheets of envelope (75 g/m2) Using the Top Cover Stopper The top cover stopper is designed to prevent print media from falling from the printer - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 89
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mode. Cancels current print job. 8. button In the Menu mode, selects the currently displayed menu or item. In the Print mode, outputs data in the printer. Printing a Panel Settings Page The Panel Settings page shows current settings for the operator panel menus. 1. Press Menu. - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 91
2. Press until Configure appears, and then press or . 3. Press until Reports appears, and then press or . 4. Press until Panel Settings appears, and then press . The Panel Settings page is printed. 5. Verify that any optional 500-sheet tray module or 1000-sheet tray module you installed are - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 92
Settings You can change most printer settings from your software program or printer driver. If your printer is attached to the network, you can change settings from the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. To launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, type the printer IP address in your Web - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 93
you to change the operator panel defaults. NOTE: Driver settings you choose from your software program may override the settings you select from the operator panel. Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to Change Printer Settings If your printer is connected to the network, you can change - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 94
. 4. Press until Init NVRAM appears, and then press or . 5. The Are you sure? message appears on the operator panel. Press . 6. Turn off the printer, and then on again. Deleting NVRAM From Network Settings You can initialize the IP address and network-related settings by deleting NVRAM from Network - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 95
driver to override printer user defaults and select settings for individual print jobs. To complete print jobs, you may also need to modify tray settings. Using the Printer Menus Setting of Panel Lock Using the Printer Menus Stored Print This menu provides applicable printing services such - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 96
: To specify the type of paper loaded in each tray. Values: Tray 1 Plain 1* Plain 2 Covers 1 Tray 2 Plain 1* Plain 2 Covers 1 Tray 3 Plain 1* Plain 2 Covers 1 Tray 4 Plain 1* Plain 2 Covers 1 MPF Plain 1* Plain 2 Transparency Covers 1 Covers 2 Label Coated 1 Coated 2 Envelope Plain - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 97
and optional trays, see "Print Media Sizes and Support." Use this menu item to: Optimize print quality for the specified paper. Select paper source through your software program by selecting type and size. Automatically link trays. The printer automatically links any trays containing the same type - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 98
an alarm when an error occurs. Off* Sounds an alarm when an error occurs. On Job Timeout Purpose: To specify the amount of time the printer waits to receive additional bytes of data from the computer. When this timeout expires, the print job is canceled. Values: Disables the job timeout. Off - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 99
Italian German Spanish Auto Log Print Purpose: To specify whether the printer outputs logs automatically. Values: Does not print the logs. Off* user ID is printed. This feature is available for the PCL driver and unavailable for the PS driver. Values: Off* Top Left Top Right Does not print the - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 100
ID may not be printed correctly. Text Print 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: Does not print the received data. Off Prints the received data - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 101
when 256 MB or more of optional memory card is installed on the printer. NOTE: Restart your printer when you change the setting for the RAM Disk menu. Substitute Tray Purpose: Specifies whether or not to use another size paper when the paper that is loaded in the specified tray does not match the - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 102
Adj Purpose: To specify the reference voltage settings for the transfer roller. Values: Plain 1 -20 - +30 0* Plain 2 -20 - +30 0* Transparency -20 - +30 0* Covers 1 -20 - +30 0* Covers 2 -20 - +30 0* Label -20 - +30 0* Coated 1 -20 - +30 0* Coated 2 -20 - +30 0* Envelope -20 - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 103
: To specify the temperature settings value for the fuser. Values: Plain Paper 1 -4 - +2 0 Plain Paper 2 -4 - +2 0 Transparency -4 - +2 0 Covers 1 -4 - +2 0 Covers 2 -4 - +2 0 Label -4 - +2 0 Coated 1 -4 - +2 0 Coated 2 -4 - +2 0 Envelope -4 - +2 0 Auto Reg Adj Purpose - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 104
Color Reg Adj Purpose: To print the color registration chart and to adjust the color registration by using the chart. This function is required after the printer color registration chart for Cyan. Dev Cleaning Purpose: While printing is repeated, one color toner may be mixed in another color toner - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 105
hard drive is installed on your printer. Non-Dell Toner Purpose: To specify whether to use the refilled toner cartridge or not. When this setting is On, you can use toner cartridges provided by other companies. Values: Enables the use of refilled toner cartridges. On Disables the use of refilled - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 106
is in binary format. TBCP* Used when the communication protocol supports both ASCII and binary data to switch between them according to values, the installed options, the amount of installed printer memory, and the status of printer supplies. Panel Settings Purpose: To print a detailed list of - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 107
as Secure, Store, and Proof Print in the RAM Disk or hard drive. Network Use the Network menu to change printer settings affecting jobs sent to the printer through a network port. Ethernet Purpose: To specify the communication speed and the duplex settings of Ethernet. The change becomes effective - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 108
to set the IP address. DHCP Panel Enables the IP address entered on the operator panel. IP Address Sets the IP address allocated to the printer by using the keys on the operator panel. Subnet Mask Sets the subnet mask. Gateway Address Sets the gateway address. Protocol Purpose: To enable - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 109
. On* Disables the E-Mail Alert feature. Off EWS Enables an access to Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool embedded in the printer. On* Disables an access to Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool embedded in the printer. Off AppleTalk*1 Enables the AppleTalk port. On* Disables the AppleTalk port - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 110
You can set up to five IP addresses. The change becomes effective after the printer is turned off and then on again. Values: Filter n Address (n is 1 to is in binary format. TBCP Used when the communication protocol supports both ASCII and binary data to switch between them according to - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 111
effective after the printer is turned off and then on again. Values: Auto* Automatically selects a tray according to the paper size and type protocol is in binary format. TBCP Used when the communication protocol supports both ASCII and binary data to switch between them according to the - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 112
duplexing as the default for all print jobs. (Select Duplex from the printer driver to duplex only specific jobs.) Values: Duplex Print Off* On Binding Long Edge* Prints on one side of the paper. Prints on both sides of the paper. Assumes binding along the long edge of the page. (Left edge for - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 113
Coronet Marigold Arial Arial It Arial Bd Arial BdIt Times New Times New It Times New Bd Times New BdIt Symbol Wingdings Line Printer Times Roman Times It Times Bd Times BdIt Helvetica Helvetica Ob Helvetica Bd Helvetica BdOb CourierPS CourierPS Ob CourierPS Bd CourierPS BdOb - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 114
Palatino It Palatino Bd Palatino BdIt ITCBookman Lt ITCBookman LtIt ITCBookmanDm ITCBookmanDm It HelveticaNr HelveticaNr Ob HelveticaNr Bd HelveticaNrBdOb N C Schbk Roman N C Schbk It N C Schbk Bd N C Schbk BdIt ITC A G Go Bk ITC A G Go BkOb ITC A G Go Dm ITC A G Go DmOb ZapfC MdIt - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 115
: "Pitch and Point Size" Form Line Purpose: To set the number of lines in a page. Values: 5 - 128 The values are in steps of 1. 64* The printer sets the amount of space between each line (vertical line spacing) based on the Form Line and Orientation - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 116
default value. (Set the number of copies required for a specific job from the printer driver. Values selected from the printer driver always override values selected from the operator panel.) Values: 1-999 The values are in steps of 1. 1* Image Enhance Purpose: To specify whether to perform the - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 117
To save toner by printing in the draft mode. The print quality is reduced when and white mode. Black* Prints in the color mode. Color PostScript Use the PostScript menu to change printer settings that only affect jobs using the PostScript emulation printer language. NOTE: Values marked by an - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 118
before it discards the job. Off NOTE: This instructions from the PS driver override the settings specified on the operator panel. PS Job Timeout Purpose: To specify the execution time for one PostScript job. The change becomes effective after the printer is turned off and then on again. Values - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 119
. For regular printing, items can be selected from the menu and printer settings remain unchanged. For regular printing, items can be configured using the printer driver. NOTE: Disabling the operator panel menus does not prevent access to the Stored Printand Tray Settings menus. 1. Press - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 120
password that you entered, and then press . The password has been changed. NOTE: If you forget your password, turn off the printer. Then, while holding Menu, turn on the printer. Continue to hold Menu until the display indicates Ready to Init. Release Menu and press . Press to select Yes, then press - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 121
check how much toner and paper are remaining or the configuration of options for the local printer. toner error occurs. You can order consumables by phone or from the web. 1. Click Start ® All Programs ® Dell Printers ® Dell Laser Printer 5100cn ® Dell Supplies Management System. The Dell Supplies - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 122
will reduce the amount of work required when installing the printer driver. Install in advance the Dell Laser Printer 5100cn printer driver in the computer on which the setup disk is to systems. Software Update The firmware and/or driver updates can be downloaded from http://www.dell.com/printers/. - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 123
" If you experience a jam, see "Clearing Jams" 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 specific job - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 124
window. 4. Select the job you want to cancel. 5. Press on the keyboard. Printing a Printer Settings Page To verify detailed printer settings, print a Printer Settings page. A printed Printer Settings page also allows you to verify whether or not options have been installed properly. See - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 125
and Hold Function When you send a job to the printer, you can specify in the driver that you want the printer to hold the job in memory or hard drive. to configure the RAM disk settings on either the operator panel or the printer driver. NOTE: Depending on the documents, its job may be too big for - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 126
until your user name appears, and then press or . 5. If you print confidential jobs (Secure Print jobs), enter the password you have specified on the printer driver, and then press . 6. Press until the job you want to print appears, and then press or . 7. Press until the action you want to do - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 127
turned off. NOTE: When you select Del after Print, the held job is automatically deleted after printing. Secure Print When you send a job to the printer, you can specify a password from the driver. The password must be between 1 and 12 digits using numbers 0 through 9. The job is then held in - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 128
then install the shared printer on network clients: 1. Click Start ® Settings ® Printers. 2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties. 3. From the Sharing tab, check the Shared check box, and then type a name in the Shared as text box. 4. Click Additional Drivers and select the operating - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 129
process. 5. Click OK. 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 available drivers. 6. Select whether you want this printer to be the default printer for the client, and then click Finish - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 130
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 6 and PostScript 3. See "Resident Fonts" for a listing of all resident fonts. Weight and style Typefaces - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 131
from a bitmapped font. Bitmapped fonts are available in different type styles and point sizes as downloadable fonts. Contact the place where you bought your printer for more information about downloadable fonts. Scalable fonts (also called outline fonts) are stored as computer programs that define - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 132
different point sizes. Your printer uses different scalable font formats for downloading fonts to the printer. PCL 6 uses Intellifont and 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 - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 133
ITC Avant Garde Gothic Book AvantGarde - Book ITC Avant Garde Gothic Book Oblique AvantGarde-BookOblique ITC Avant Garde Gothic Demi AvantGarde - Demi ITC Avant Garde Gothic Demi Oblique AvantGarde-DemiOblique ITC Bookman Light Bookman-Light ITC Bookman Light Italic Bookman-LightItalic ITC - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 134
CG Times Bold Italic Univers Medium Univers Medium Italic Univers Bold Univers Bold Italic Courier Courier Italic Courier Bold Courier Bold Italic Letter Gothic Letter Gothic Italic Letter Gothic Bold LetterGothic LetterGothic - Slanted LetterGothic - Bold LetterGothic - BoldSlanted - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 135
Times Bold Italic Times New Times New Italic Times New Bold Times New Bold Italic Univers Medium Condensed Univers Medium Condensed Italic Univers Bold Condensed Univers Bold Condensed Italic Wingdings ITC Zapf Chancery Medium Italic ITC Zapf Dingbats Times-BoldItalic TimesNewRomanPSMT - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 136
StempelGaramond-Italic StempelGaramond-Roman Apple-Chancery Chicago Geneva Monaco NewYork Oxford Taffy MonaLisa-Recut Candid Bodoni Bodoni-Italic Bodoni-Bold Bodoni-BoldItalic Bodoni-Poster Bodoni-PosterCompressed CooperBlack CooperBlack-Italic Copperplate-ThirtyTwoBC Copperplate-ThirtyThreeBC - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 137
Line Printer GillSans-BoldItalic GillSans-Condensed GillSans-BoldCondensed GillSans-Light GillSans-LightItalic GillSans-ExtraBold Goudy Goudy-Italic Goudy-Bold Goudy-BoldItalic Goudy-ExtraBold HoeflerText-Regular HoeflerText-Italic - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 138
print for each 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 6 fonts. Symbol Sets for PCL 6 Not all font names - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 139
. Error NNN-NNN relates to printer problems. Confirm that the unit is securely inserted. If this does not solve the problem, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual. NNN-NNN Restart Printer Reseat X Toner Contact Support The specified toner cartridge is either missing or not - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 140
missing Insert the transfer roller. or not fully inserted into the printer. See "Replacing the Transfer Roller" The imaging drum is either missing or not fully inserted into the printer. Insert the imaging drum. See "Replacing the Imaging Drums" The specified toner cartridge is either missing - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 141
not replace the toner cartridge, print quality problems may occur. Order a new toner cartridge at the website (www.dell.com/supplies or www.euro.dell.com/supplies). Error NNN-NNN relates to printer See "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" problems. An unsupported Toner/imaging drum/fuser is installed - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 142
Transfer Roller Soon Replace Drum 094-402 Imaging Drum Replace soon CTD Sensor Dirty 092-310 Clean CTD Sensor Ready to Print 193-700 non-DELL Toner Installed current print job. RAM disk memory is full and cannot continue processing the current print job. Error relating to PCL emulation problems - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 143
Guidelines" for more information. Avoiding Jams Identifying the Location of Paper Jams Removing Print Jams From the Multipurpose Feeder Removing Print Jams From the Standard Tray Removing Print Jams Between the Imaging Drum and Fuser Removing Print Jams From the Fuser Removing Print - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 144
: Do not attempt to clear any jams using tools or instruments. This may permanently damage the printer. 1 Standard tray 2 Optional tray modules 3 Multipurpose feeder 4 Between the imaging drum and fuser 5 Front cover 6 Outer Front Cover 7 Duplexer 8 Fuser Removing Print Jams From the Multipurpose - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 145
3. Push the front latch up and fully open the front cover. Confirm that there are no scraps of paper remaining inside the printer. 4. Close the front cover. Removing Print Jams From the Standard Tray NOTE: To resolve the message displayed on the operator panel, you must clear all - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 146
it out carefully to avoid tearing it. 4. If jammed paper cannot be found, pull down the blue cover along the top of the hole where the tray cartridge was in the printer, and pull the jammed paper out carefully. Close blue cover after removing jammed paper. 5. Push the front latch up and fully open - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 147
tray or the inside the printer. Removing Print Jams Between the Imaging Drum and Fuser NOTE: To printer and wait for 30 minutes. 2. Push the front latch up and fully open the front cover. 3. Move the levers at both ends of the fuser to their open position and remove the jammed paper. If the paper - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 148
sure to move the levers back to their close position after removing the jammed paper from the fuser. 4. Close the front cover. Removing Print Jams From the print media from the print media path. 1. Turn off the printer and wait for 30 minutes. 2. Push the side button and open the outer front cover. - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 149
to remove, see "Removing Print Jams Between the Imaging Drum and Fuser" to remove the jammed paper. 4. Close the outer front cover. If a sheet of paper has been already fed from the tray, a paper jam message may appear. Go to step 5. 5. If a paper jam message is displayed, push the front latch up - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 150
if you see it. If you cannot see the jammed paper, go to step 7. NOTE: If a paper jam occurs in the fuser area, a sheet of paper may already have been fed from the tray. Make sure there is no paper remaining inside the printer, using step 8 through 14. 7. Close the front cover. 8. Slowly, completely - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 151
be found, pull down the blue cover along the top of the hole where the tray cartridge was in the printer, and pull the jammed paper out carefully. Close blue cover after removing jammed paper. 12. Push the front latch up and fully open the front cover. Confirm that there are no scraps of - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 152
push until it stops. NOTICE: Do not use excessive force on the tray. Doing so could damage the tray or the inside the printer. Removing Print Jams From the Duplexer NOTE: To resolve the message displayed on the operator panel, you must clear all print media from the print - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 153
clear all print media from the print media path. 1. Open the trays until you find the jammed paper. NOTE: Paper in the tray module feeds to the printer from the front of the trays, therefore paper jammed in the lower tray can block the upper tray of the module or the tray in the - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 154
2. Remove all jammed and/or creased paper from the tray. 3. Pull the jammed paper out carefully to avoid tearing it. If the paper is torn, confirm that there are no scraps of paper remaining inside the printer. 4. Push the front latch up and fully open the front cover. Confirm that there are no - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 155
5. Close the front cover. 6. Insert the trays into the printer. Push the trays in until they stop. - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 156
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"Toner Pallet Check" or "Contamination Chk" Clear NVRAM Others How to replace the Imaging Drum How to install the Toner Cartridge How to install the Transfer Roller How to install the Fuser Basic toner cleaning instructions The section will help you solve problems with the printer, options - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 158
Display Problems Printing Problems Print Quality Problems Option Problems Other Problem Contacting Service Basic Printer Problems Some printer problems can be easy to resolve. If a problem occurs with your printer, check each the following: If a message displays on the operator panel, see - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 159
Problems Problem Print is too light. Action · The toner may be low. Confirm the amount of the toner and change the toner cartridges if necessary. · Set the Draft Mode check box to off in the Advanced tab in the printer driver. · If you are printing on an uneven print surface, change the Paper - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 160
Separator Roller". Toner spots appear on · Check the toner cartridge to make sure it is installed correctly. the page/printing is · Change the imaging drum. See "Replacing the Imaging Drums." blurred. · The developer is damaged. Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual. Entire - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 161
tab (or Advanced dialog box) to Standard in the printer driver. · If you are using downloaded fonts, verify that the fonts are supported by the printer, the host computer, and the software program. Part or all of the page · Check the toner cartridge to make sure it is installed correctly. prints in - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 162
the Imaging Drum" for more details. Partial blanks, creased · Condensation inside the printer causes partial blanks or creased paper. Turn on the printer and paper or blotted leave it one hour at least to get rid of the condensation. If the problems still occur, contact printing. Dell. See - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 163
. Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual. Option Problems If an option does not operate correctly following installation or stops working: Turn off the printer, wait for 10 seconds, and then turn on the printer. If this does not fix the problem, unplug the printer, and check the - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 164
the problem you are experiencing or the error message on the display. You need to know your printer model type and serial number. See the label on the back of the printer near the controller card for this information. Troubleshooting Guide Configuration of your printer instructions User Settings - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 165
Setup printing Letter Plain 1 from Multipurpose Feeder 1. On the printer operator panel press MENU. 2. Press to get to Tray Settings. 3. Press to select Tray Settings. 4. Press to get to Paper Size. (ONLY ON 3x00cn) 5. Press to select Paper Size. (ONLY ON 3x00cn) 6. Press to get to MPF. (ONLY ON - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 166
® Print. 28. Select the Dell Color Laser Printer from the printers list 29. Click the Properties button to the right. 30. This brings up Driver Properties. 31. Click on the Paper Tray Tab. 32. Change the Paper Source to MPF. 33. Click the Paper Tab. 34. Select in paper size, Letter. 35. Select for - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 167
get back to Ready to Print. 20. Now insert the Letter-sized stack of paper into the Tray 1. 21. On the screen Tray 1/Letter will appear. (ONLY driver properties window. 26. Open up Word and create a new document. 27. Go to File ® Print. 28. Select the Dell Color Laser Printer from the printers list - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 168
Size. 36. Click OK. 37. Click Close. 38. Now the printer driver is setup correctly. 39. Now go to File ® Page Setup. 40. Click the Paper Tab. 41. Change Paper Size to Legal. 42. Change the Paper source settings BOTH to "DEFAULT TRAY AS PER PRINTER". 43. Click OK. 44. Type in some gibberish in the - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 169
® Print. 28. Select the Dell Color Laser Printer from the printers list 29. Click the Properties button to the right. 30. This brings up Driver Properties. 31. Click on the Paper Tray Tab. 32. Change the Paper Source to Tray 2. 33. Click the Paper Tab. 34. Select in paper size, Letter. 35. Select - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 170
® Print. 28. Select the Dell Color Laser Printer from the printers list 29. Click the Properties button to the right. 30. This brings up Driver Properties. 31. Click on the Paper Tray Tab. 32. Change the Paper Source to MPF. 33. Click the Paper Tab. 34. Select in paper size, Transparency. 35. Select - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 171
printer operator panel press MENU. 2. Press to get to Tray Settings. 3. Press to select Tray Settings. 4. Press to get to Paper Size. (ONLY ON 3x00cn) 5. Press to select Paper the appropriate paper size (Envelope Paper Size. 12. Press to get to Paper Type. 13. Press to select Paper paper paper printer - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 172
® Print. 28. Select the Dell Color Laser Printer from the printers list 29. Click the Properties button to the right. 30. This brings up Driver Properties. 31. Click on the Paper Tray Tab. 32. Change the Paper Source to MPF. 33. Click the Paper Tab. 34. Select in paper size, Transparency. 35. Select - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 173
new document. 28. Go to File ® Print. 29. Select the Dell Color Laser Printer from the printers list 30. Click the Properties button to the right. 31. This brings up Driver Properties. 32. Click on the Paper Tray Tab. 33. Change the Paper Source to MPF. 34. Click the MPF Settings button. 35. Select - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 174
(Bubble Jet Printer) paper cannot be used. BJP (Bubble Jet Printer) paper cannot be used. BJP (Bubble Jet Printer) paper cannot be used. - A local printer is a printer attached to your computer or a print server using a USB or parallel cable. Installing Printer Drivers Connecting the Printer to the - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 175
Installation. 5. Click Install. The Found New Hardware Wizard appears. 6. Click Next. The wizard automatically finds and installs the corresponding printer driver. 7. When the Complete the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears, click Finish. 8. Select either the Typical Installation or Custom - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 176
the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. In the Search box, type firewall and then click the green arrow. 3. In the Pick a Task list, click Enable or disable Internet Connection Firewall and then follow the instructions on the screen. Print and Check the Printer Settings Page 1. Print the - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 177
appears on the screen. Refer to your User's Guide for more information. You can set up the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to send you an email when the printer needs supplies or intervention. To set up e-mail alerts: 1. Launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. 2. Click E-Mail Alert link - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 178
panel. When changing the password for the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, click Set Password on the left frame and set the password. Trouble Shooting Instructions Use the Customer Mode to locate the unit in the printer that causes a problem. Diagnostic Menu Map (Customer Mode) 1. Turn off - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 179
at 20% density on the whole area of the paper. Black20% After you output the test results, contact Dell. Testing "Toner Pallet Check" or "Contamination Chk" "Toner Pallet Check" and "Contamination Chk" are used to diagnose machine problems. 1. On the Customer Mode menu, go down to TonerPalletCheck - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 180
and injuries. Dell cartridges are available only through Dell. You can order more online at http://www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. To order by phone, see your Owner's Manual. Dell recommends Dell imaging drums for your printer. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for problems caused by using - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 181
(green-colored roller) or the transfer roller (black-colored roller). Scratches, dirt, or oil from your hands on the imaging drum or transfer roller may reduce the print quality. 5. Holding the imaging drum by the handle with the flat part facing the back of the printer, align the plastic guides on - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 182
cover on the imaging drum straight up to remove it. NOTICE: Do not touch the transfer roller (black-colored roller). Make sure that nothing touches or scratches the roller surface. Scratches or oil from your hands on the roller deteriorates print quality. 7. Close the imaging drum cover. 8. Close - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 183
available only through Dell. You can order more toner online at http://www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. To order by phone, see "Ordering toner cartridges" in your Owner's Manual . Dell recommends Dell toner cartridges for your printer. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for problems caused by - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 184
4. Select the new toner cartridge whose color matches the cartridge carrier and remove it from its packaging. 5. Shake the toner cartridge several times as illustrated to distribute the toner evenly. 6. Align the toner cartridge with the corresponding cartridge carrier in the printer and insert it. - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 185
the seal. NOTICE: If it takes more than five seconds until you remove the toner seal after inserting the toner cartridge in the printer, an error message may appear. In this case, perform step 4 again, or turn the printer off once and then on again. 9. Replace the top cover by inserting its front - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 186
it is sharp. Dell transfer rollers are available only through Dell. You can order more online at http://www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. To order by phone, see your Owner's Manual. Dell recommends Dell transfer roller for your printer. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for problems caused by - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 187
touch inside the printer with your hands. Some parts may be hot. Allow time for the printer to cool before attempting to remove parts in this area. 3. Unpack a new transfer roller and grip the tabs as shown. 4. Align the arrow marks on the transfer roller to the marks on the printer, and gently push - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 188
5. To lock the transfer roller into the printer push down the tabs until you hear a click. 6. Close the front cover. How to install the Fuser - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 189
safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. Dell fuser are available only through Dell. You can order more online at http://www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. To order by phone, see your Owner's Manual. Dell recommends Dell fuser for your printer. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for problems - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 190
5. Unpack a new fuser, grip the fuser by the knobs, align it with the slots in the printer, and slowly push it in. 6. Completely push down the fuser by holding the knobs at both ends of the fuser until the levers next to - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 191
Basic toner cleaning instructions CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. CAUTION: Do not touch the edge of the plate at the upper side of the transfer roller because it is sharp. When the printer's automatic density - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 192
hands. Some parts may be hot. Allow time for the printer to cool before attempting to remove parts in this area. force to clean the window. 5. Replace the transfer roller. Grip the tabs as shown. 6. Align the arrow marks on the transfer roller to the marks on the printer, and gently push the - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 193
7. To lock the transfer roller into the printer push down the tabs until you hear a click. 8. Close the front cover. 9. Turn on the printer. - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 194
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Toner Cartridge Replacing the Transfer Roller Replacing the Fuser and Separator Roller Cleaning the Automatic Density Control (CTD) Sensor Cleaning the Imaging Drum Adjusting Color Registration Determining the Status of Supplies If your printer is connected to the network, the Dell Printer - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 196
the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, and click the Order Supplies at: to order toner for your printer. You can also order toner by the following method. 1. Click Start ® All Programs ® Dell Printers ® Dell Laser Printer 5100cn ® Dell Supplies Management System. The Dell Supplies Management - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 197
and injuries. Dell cartridges are available only through Dell. You can order more online at http://www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. To order by phone, see your Owner's Manual. Dell recommends Dell imaging drums for your printer. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for problems caused by using - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 198
(green-colored roller) or the transfer roller (black-colored roller). Scratches, dirt, or oil from your hands on the imaging drum or transfer roller may reduce the print quality. 2. Holding the imaging drum by the handle with the flat part facing the back of the printer, align the plastic guides on - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 199
available only through Dell. You can order more toner online at http://www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. To order by phone, see "Ordering toner cartridges" in your Owner's Manual . Dell recommends Dell toner cartridges for your printer. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for problems caused by - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 200
could explode resulting in burns and injuries. Removing the Used Toner Cartridge NOTE: Remove any print jobs from the outer front cover before removing the top cover. 1. Remove the top cover. 2. Grip the levers at the ends of the toner cartridge that you want to replace and pull them up. 3. Pull - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 201
1. Select the new toner cartridge whose color matches the cartridge carrier and remove it from its packaging. 2. Shake the toner cartridge several times as illustrated to distribute the toner evenly. 3. Align the toner cartridge with the corresponding cartridge carrier in the printer and insert it. - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 202
cover by inserting its front side into the printer first. Replacing the Transfer Roller CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. CAUTION: Never throw a used transfer roller into a fire. It could explode resulting in - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 203
. To order by phone, see your Owner's Manual. Dell recommends Dell transfer roller for your printer. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by Dell. Removing the Used Transfer Roller NOTE: Remove any print jobs from the - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 204
2. Align the arrow marks on the transfer roller to the marks on the printer, and gently push the roller into the printer. 3. To lock the transfer roller into the printer push down the tabs until you hear a click. 4. Close the front cover. - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 205
safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. Dell fuser are available only through Dell. You can order more online at http://www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. To order by phone, see your Owner's Manual. Dell recommends Dell fuser for your printer. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for problems - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 206
the New Fuser 1. Unpack a new fuser, grip the fuser by the knobs, align it with the slots in the printer, and slowly push it in. 2. Completely push down the fuser by holding the knobs at both ends of the fuser until the levers next to - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 207
cover. Removing the Used Separator Roller NOTE: Remove any print jobs from the tray before pulling the tray out of the printer. 1. Pull the tray out of the printer until it stops. Hold the tray with both hands, lift the front slightly, and remove it from the printer. 2. Press both tabs inward and - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 208
raise the separator roller assembly, and slide it to the left. Installing the New Separator Roller 1. Align the holes of the new separator roller with the projections in the tray and slide the separator roller until it stops. Then, release your hand from the separator roller. 2. Close the separator - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 209
any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. CAUTION: Do not touch the edge of the plate at the upper side of the transfer roller because it is sharp. When the printer's automatic density control (CTD) sensor is dirty, follow the procedure - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 210
hands. Some parts may be hot. Allow time for the printer to cool before attempting to remove parts in this area. force to clean the window. 5. Replace the transfer roller. Grip the tabs as shown. 6. Align the arrow marks on the transfer roller to the marks on the printer, and gently push the - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 211
7. To lock the transfer roller into the printer push down the tabs until you hear a click. 8. Close the front cover. 9. Turn on the printer. - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 212
up and out. CAUTION: Do not touch inside the printer with your hands. Some parts may be hot. Allow time for the printer to cool before attempting to remove parts in this area. 4. Place the imaging drum next to the print sample on which the colored dots appear to find the part that needs to - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 213
imaging drum. - 1 indicates the lateral position of the colored dots. - 2 indicates the color of the colored dots. NOTE: The graphic shows an example with magenta colored dots. 6. Determine the position where colored dots were printed. Then turn the transfer roller (black-colored roller) by rolling - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 214
of the light-sensitive drum (green-colored roller) or the transfer roller (black-colored roller). 8. Replace the imaging drum. Holding the imaging drum by the handle with the flat part facing the back of the printer, align the plastic guides on both sides of the imaging drum with the slots in - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 215
front cover. Adjusting Color Registration To adjust the color registration when you first install the printer or after moving it to a new location, follow the procedure below. See "Operator Panel" and "Color Reg Adj" for information about the operator panel. Printing the Color Registration Chart Use - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 216
when the straightest Y (yellow), M (magenta), and C (cyan) lines are next to the 0 line. CAUTION: After printing the color registration chart, do not turn off the printer until the printer motor has stopped running. NOTE: If 0 is not next to the straightest lines, determine the values and adjust - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 217
flat surface. Also, cover the imaging drum with something like newspaper to keep it out of direct light. Some instructions may vary depending on the tray module configuration in your printer. 1. Turn off the printer and unplug the printer power cable. 2. Remove the paper tray cover from the back of - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 218
4. Using a coin, remove the four screws inside the printer. 5. Gently lift the printer off the tray module, and place it on a level surface. - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 219
6. Insert the tray into the printer. Reattach the paper tray cover to the back of the printer. Removing the Optional Memory Card 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplug all cables including the power cord from the rear of the printer. 2. Pull the paper tray cover so that the top edge - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 220
is horizontal. Push the clips on both sides of the slot outward. Remove the memory card from the slot. 6. Insert the controller card into the printer. 7. Tighten the three screws on the controller card from the back side of the - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 221
Removing the Optional Multi Protocol Card 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplug all cables including the power cord from the rear of the printer. 2. Pull the paper tray cover so that the top edge tilts out, then lift the paper tray cover off its hinges. 3. Remove the three screws on - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 222
4. Remove the controller card from the printer by the handles. 5. Replace the two screws from the back side of the controller card. 6. Hold the multi protocol card and remove it from the controller card. 7. Insert the controller card into the printer. - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 223
different in shape from the one on the lower side. Be careful not to confuse them. 9. Reattach the paper tray cover to the back of the printer. Removing the Optional Hard Drive 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplug all cables including the power cord from the rear of the - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 224
3. Remove the three screws on the controller card from the back side of the printer. 4. Remove the controller card from the printer by the handles. 5. Replace the two screws from the back side of the controller card. - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 225
6. Hold the hard drive and remove it from the controller card. 7. Insert the controller card into the printer. 8. Tighten the three screws on the controller card from the back side of the printer. The two screws on the upper side are different in shape from the one on the lower side. Be careful - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 226
9. Reattach the paper tray cover to the back of the printer. - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 227
systems, such as Novell or Linux, and has purchased Gold Technical Support (for more information on Gold Technical Support, see http://www.dell.com/us/en/gen/services/service_gts.htm), the telephone support will be a "best effort" attempt to resolve the operating system issue. If the manufacturer - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 228
(Solaris 9, HP-UX 11-i), Cartridge and Printer Life Toner cartridge yield at approximately 5% coverage 9,000 pages (Black) 8,000 pages (Yellow/Magenta/Cyan) Imaging drum 35,000 pages equivalent Duty cycle (maximum) 30,000 pages/month (color) 90,000 pages/month (black and white) Transfer roller - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 229
range 5% RH to 95% RH (no-condensation) Altitude Operating Up to 3,100 m (10,000 feet) Storage 70.9275 Kpa Chemical Emission Concentration of ozone 0.019 mg/m3 Cables Your interconnection cable must meet the following requirements: Connection Cable certification 1 Parallel (IEEE 1284) 2 USB - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 230
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files (for Sun/Solaris only), TIFF image files and XWD image files into the PostScript language program. Also, it makes use of the printer features to output in the following manner. Input paper selection Double-sided printing Output paper selection NOTICE: Depending on the configurations of the - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 232
no root privilege, contact your system administrator. Output printer must be registered in the workstation before using UX filter. (HP-UX) Use sam command for registration of output printer. For more information, see the HP-UX related manual. Files Added by the Installation The following files will - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 233
description file for Dell Laser Printer 5100cn postio5100cn.fd dellpostio Filter description file download5100cn.fd delldownload Filter description file txt2ps25100cn.1 Manual page file for txt2ps2 sunras2ps25100cn.1 Manual page file for sunras2ps2 tiff2ps25100cn.1 Manual page file for - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 234
for PRINTER (stored as the printer name during registration) Manual page file for txt2ps2 Manual page file for tiff2ps2 Manual page begin the installation. 4. Print for testing the printer. HP-UX 1. Setup the printer and network. 2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the local workstation. - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 235
drive to transfer those files to your workstation. 2. Log on as a root account and extract the installation script from the Drivers and Utilities run the installer. #./install.sh 4. Select the printer model to install. Printer Model? 1. Dell Laser Printer 5100cn 2. Exit Enter Process No(1/2)? : 1 5. - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 236
the printer model to install. Printer Model ? 1. Dell Laser Printer 5100cn 2. Exit Enter Process No (1/2)? : 1 5. The following menu appears. Select and set up the local printer. Solaris Installation for Dell Laser Printer 5100cn Type Printer 1. Set Local Printer 2. Set Remote Printer Enter - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 237
work. Operation on HP-UX Installation Procedure NOTE: The host name of the output printer which you want to specify in step 6 must be pre-registered with a sam command. 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD ./install.sh and run the installer. # ./install.sh 4. Select the printer model to install. - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 238
Printer Model ? 1. Dell Laser Printer 5100cn 2. Exit Enter Process No (1/2)? : 1 5. Specify the directory to install the utility. Enter install directory name /usr/local/dellbin5100cn] : directory is '/usr/local/dellbin5100cn' (y/n)[n]: y 6. Type the name of the output printer. Type delllp5100cn. - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 239
Selected printer type name from /usr/lib/lp/model. Please also delete the interface program files of Selected printer name from files for various printers. dell5100cn.fd (for Dell Laser Printer 5100cn) download5100cn.fd postio5100cn.fd posttxt5100cn.fd HP-UX 1. Delete the printer that was registered - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 240
named dell5100cn, type as follows. % lpr -Pdell5100cn filename To select a paper tray for printing: To select a paper tray, you need to define a printer which uses the desired tray by using a .dellpsdefault5100cn file in your home directory. After setting the .dellpsdefault5100cn file, you can - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 241
manuals of Solaris. Printing From Solaris To print to the default printer: If the printer is registered as the default printer, the name of the printer Sets printing to 2-column printing. -y landscape Rotates the image by 90o and uses the paper in the landscape orientation. -y size=n Sets the font - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 242
files: -y DuplexBook Enables the long-edge binding feature. When it is specified, the printing direction or position will be adjusted and both sides of the paper printed so that the longer edge of the pages can be bound. -y DuplexList Enables the short-edge binding feature. When it is specified, the - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 243
LabelPaper/Labels C1 CoatingPaper1/Coated 1/Coated Paper 1 C1B CoatingPaper1Back/Coated 1/Coated Paper 1- Side 2 C2 CoatingPaper2/Coated 2/Coated Paper 2 C2B CoatingPaper2Back/Coated 2/Coated Paper 2 - Side 2 E Envelope If this option is not specified, multipurpose feeder Paper Type for the printer - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 244
=n Specifies Alternate Tray. Available Alternate Trays are as follows. 0 Use Printer Settings 1 Display Message 2 Feed from multipurpose feeder 3 Use Nearest Size Skip Blank Pages. -y cm=mode Specifies Output Color. Available Output Colors are as follows. c Color (CMYK) k Black -y pr=mode Specifies - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 245
Corrections are as follows. 0 Off 1 Photo 2 sRGB 3 Standard/ Normal 4 Presentation This option is available only for color printing. -y gc=mode Specifies RGB Gamma Correction. Available RGB Gamma Corrections are as follows. 1.0 1.0 1.4 1.4 1.8 1.8 2.2 2.2 2.6 2.6 off Off -y sc=mode Specifies Screen - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 246
Transformation. This option is available only for color printing. -y -hld=PrintType:UserID:Password:DocumentName Secure logical printer during the installation. Printing From HP-UX To print to the default printer: If the printer is registered as the default printer, the name of the printer can - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 247
set up, such as paper selection, etc., when the same option is specified, it will be ignored. txt2ps2 (Linux/Solaris/HP-UX) Format /usr/local variable TXT2PS2OPTION and the command line, if no option is specified, the printer will output in 10point font size in the portrait orientation. At the - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 248
1 character Option -d Enables the short-edge binding feature. When it is specified, the printing direction or position will be adjusted and both sides of the paper printed so that the shorter edge of the pages can be bound. -D Enables the long-edge binding feature. When it is specified, the printing - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 249
default tray. -t Turns on the save toner mode for printing. The print result will be fainter than that of normal printing. In some cases, this option will be ignored. -2 Sets printing to 2-column printing. -r Rotates the image by 90o and uses the paper in the landscape orientation. -F Ignores the - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 250
10. -E This function turns on the image enhancement function. In some cases, this limited to the font in the printer. For more information, see " paper. ur Output on the upper right corner of the paper. dl Output on the lower left corner of the paper. dr Output on the lower right corner of the paper - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 251
the host name following the date and time on the lower left corner of the paper, output all pages (a option value is necessary because output the top page only is If the wrong font is specified, the default European font of the printer can be used. If the header/footer output option is specified, the - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 252
LabelPaper/Labels C1 CoatingPaper1/Coated 1/Coated Paper 1 C1B CoatingPaper1Back/Coated 1/Coated Paper 1 - Side 2 C2 CoatingPaper2/Coated 2/Coated Paper 2 C2B CoatingPaper2Back/Coated 2/Coated Paper 2 - Side 2 E Envelope If this option is not specified, multipurpose feeder Paper Type of the printer - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 253
module) off Off -Sp Specified Printed Separators. Available only when the paper tray for separators is specified. -Sb Specifies Skip Blank Pages. -Cm=mode Specifies Output Color. Available Output Colors are as follows. c Color (CMYK) k Black -Pr=mode Specifies Print Mode. Available Print Modes are - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 254
Corrections are as follows. 0 Off 1 Photo 2 sRGB 3 Standard/ Normal 4 Presentation This option is available only for color printing. -Gc=mode Specifies RGB Gamma Correction. Available RGB Gamma Corrections are as follows. 1.0 1.0 1.4 1.4 1.8 1.8 2.2 2.2 2.6 2.6 off Off -Sc=mode Specifies Screen - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 255
color printing. -Ct Specifies Color Transformation. This option is available only for color directly print data to a printer. Secure Print may not PostScript language program that sets the paper to the landscape orientation and prints -2 file.txt | lp (for Solaris/HP-UX) To convert file.txt to the - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 256
against the printable area of the paper allowed by the printer. Use the -ps option only when a PostScript file that contains no %! at the beginning of the file is used as the PostScript file. If a normal text file is input, it will not function correctly. In HP-UX, txt2ps2 considers files written by - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 257
explicitly. Option -d Enables the short-edge binding feature. When it is specified, the printing direction or position will be adjusted and both sides of the paper printed so that the shorter edge of the pages can be bound. -D Enables the long-edge binding feature. When it is specified, the printing - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 258
from the default tray. -t Turns on the save toner mode for printing. The print result will be fainter than that of normal printing. In some cases, this option will be ignored. -r Rotates the image by 90o and uses the paper in the landscape orientation. -n Disables the addition of the showpage. It - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 259
to the width. -E This function turns on the image enhancement function. In some cases, this option will following the user name on the upper right corner of the paper, output all pages. (User name, Host name, all is specified, default European font of the printer can be used. If header/footer output - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 260
LabelPaper/Labels C1 CoatingPaper1/Coated 1/Coated Paper 1 C1B CoatingPaper1Back/Coated 1/Coated Paper 1 - Side 2 C2 CoatingPaper2/Coated 2/Coated Paper 2 C2B CoatingPaper2Back/Coated 2/Coated Paper 2 - Side 2 E Envelope If this option is not specified, multipurpose feeder Paper Type of the printer - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 261
Alternate Tray. Available Alternate Trays are as follows. 0 Use Printer Settings 1 Display Message 2 Feed from multipurpose feeder 3 Use -Sp Specifies Specifies Printed Separators. Available only when the paper tray for separators is specified. -Sb Specifies Skip Blank Pages. -Cm=mode - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 262
k Black -Pr=mode Specifies Print Mode. Available Print Modes are as follows. hs High Speed hq High Quality sf Super Fine -Cc=mode Specifies RGB Color Correction. Available RGB Color Corrections are as follows. 0 Off 1 Photo 2 sRGB 3 Standard/ Normal 4 Presentation This option is available only for - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 263
off Off This option is available only for color printing. -Ct Specifies Color Transformation. This option is available only for color printing. -Hld=PrintType:UserID:Password:DocumentName Secure Make sure you specify Secure Print only when you directly print data to a printer. Secure Print may not - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 264
printable area of the printer, data beyond the printable area will not be printed. tiff2ps2 (Linux/Solaris/HP-UX) Format /usr , the TIFF file that has multiple images in one file is not supported. tiff2ps2 takes filename as having been created paper printed so that the shorter edge of the pages can be - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 265
edge of the pages can be bound. -Itray-input Specifies the paper tray. A paper tray can be selected by directly specifying a tray or by specifying a paper size. When a paper size is specified, the tray loaded with paper of the specified size will be found and selected automatically. The parameters - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 266
from the default tray. -t Turns on the save toner mode for printing. The print result will be fainter than that of normal printing. In some cases, this option will be ignored. -r Rotates the image by 90o and uses the paper in the landscape orientation. -n Disables the addition of the showpage. It - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 267
, output the host name following the user name on the upper right corner of the paper, output all pages. (User name, Host name, all page output are default) - . If the wrong font is specified, default European font of the printer can be used. If header/footer output option is specified, the font - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 268
/Labels C1 CoatingPaper1/Coated 1/Coated Paper 1 C1B CoatingPaper1Back/Coated 1Coated Paper 1 - Side 2 C2 CoatingPaper2/Coated 2/Coated Paper 2 C2B CoatingPaper2Back/Coated 2/Coated Paper 2 - Side 2 E Envelope If this option is not specified, multipurpose feeder Paper Type of the printer can - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 269
module) off Off -Sp Specifies Printed Separators. Available only when the paper tray for separators is specified. -Sb Specifies Skip Blank Pages. -Cm=mode Specifies Output Color. Available Output Colors are as follows. c Color (CMYK) k Black -Pr=mode Specifies Print Mode. Available Print Modes are - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 270
Corrections are as follows. 0 Off 1 Photo 2 sRGB 3 Standard/ Normal 4 Presentation This option is available only for color printing. -Gc=mode Specifies RGB Gamma Correction. Available RGB Gamma Corrections are as follows. 1.0 1.0 1.4 1.4 1.8 1.8 2.2 2.2 2.6 2.6 off Off -Sc=mode Specifies Screen - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 271
color printing. -Ct Specifies Color Transformation. This option is available only for color Secure Print only when you directly print data to a printer. Secure Print may not be available if you specify Print. Example To convert the TIFF image into the PostScript language program and output it - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 272
printer, data beyond the printable area will not be printed. xwd2ps2 (Linux/Solaris/HP- supported compression formats. The visual class is Static Gray and the pixel is 1 bit. The visual class is Pseudo Color and the pixel is 4 bits or 8 bit. The image format is Zpixmap. The visual class is True Color - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 273
the tray loaded with MxN mm defined by users. Possible range specified: Width: 88.9 to 215.9 mm Length: 139.7.8 to 355.6 mm MxNin Feed paper from the tray loaded with MxNinches defined by users Possible range specified: Width: 3.50 to 8.50 inches Length: 5.50 to 14.0 inches If this option - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 274
toner mode for printing. The print result will be fainter than that of normal printing. In some cases, this option will be ignored. -r Rotates the image by 90o and uses the paper according to the width. -E This function turns on the image enhancement function. In some cases, this option will be - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 275
LabelPaper/Labels C1 CoatingPaper1/Coated 1/Coated Paper 1 C1B CoatingPaper1Back/Coated 1/Coated Paper 1 - Side 2 C2 CoatingPaper2/Coated 2/Coated Paper 2 C2B CoatingPaper2Back/Coated 2/Coated Paper 2 - Side 2 E Envelope If this option is not specified, multipurpose feeder Paper Type of the printer - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 276
le Landscape ler Landscape (Rotated) se Portrait ser Portrait (Rotated) -Pon Specifies Alternate Tray. Available Alternate Trays are as follows. 0 Use Printer Settings 1 Display Message 2 Feed from multipurpose feeder 3 Use Nearest Size (Adjust to Fit) 4 Use Larger Size (Adjust to Fit) 5 Use Nearest - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 277
-Sp Specifies Printed Separators. Available only when the paper tray for separators is specified. -Sb Specifies Skip Blank Pages. -Cm=mode Specifies Output Color. Available Output Colors are as follows. c Color (CMYK) k Black -Pr=mode Specifies Print Mode. Available Print Modes are as follows. hs - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 278
Gray Guaranteed options are as follows. on On off Off This option is available only for color printing. -Ct Specifies Color Transformation. This option is available only for color printing. -Hld=PrintType:UserID:Password:DocumentName Secure Print PrintType store Secure Print/Store Print proof Proof - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 279
file.ps To output the XWD image to a printer, type as follows. % xwd2ps2 file.xwd | lpr (for Linux) % xwd2ps2 file.xwd | lp (for Solaris/HP-UX) Important When -s and to the PostScript language program that can be output according to the paper size. If the first two characters of the input data are - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 280
toner mode for printing. The print result will be fainter than that of normal printing. In some cases, this option will be ignored. -E This function turns on the image Specifies multipurpose feeder Paper Type. If this option is not specified, multipurpose feeder Paper Type of the printer can be used. - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 281
available only for color printing. File /usr/local/dellbin5100cn/.dellpsdefault5100cn This is the default command option setting. Important The dellpsif filter ignores the pw and pl entries of /etc/printcap. Thus, the pw and pl entries cannot be used to change the option of each paper size. If the - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 282
HP-UX The printer to specify as an output printer must be registered in your system. To register an output printer, use sam command and so on. See the HP-UX related manual . In printing images, If the print position option (l) specifies an area beyond the printable area of the printer, data beyond - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 283
format, the tiff that has multiple images in one file is not supported. Using xwd2ps2 (Linux/Solaris/ HP-UX) There are three types of supported compression formats. The visual class is Static Gray and the pixel is 1 bit. The visual class is Pseudo Color and the pixel is 4 bits or 8 bit. The - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 284
paper size, are specified using dellpsif (Linux) or the lp command (Solaris/HP-UX), the specified option will be ignored. Printing Image Files (Solaris) To print image files from Solaris the user cannot specify the image PostScript file, it happens that the printer doesn't output all pages despite - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 285
IN NO EVENT SHALL SAM LEFFLER OR SILICON GRAGHICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE, AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, ARISING - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 286
System Switcher. 2. Type the administrator's password. 3. When CUPS is selected as Available Printing System, click OK. Go to "Installing the Printer Driver." When LPRng is selected as Available Printing System, select CUPS and click OK. If CUPS is not displayed, CUPS is not installed on your - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 287
installation is complete. Return to "Confirming the Printing System (For Red Hat 8)." Installing the Printer Driver 1. Double-click Dell-Laser-Printer-5100cn-x.x.x.noarch.rpm in the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2. Type the administrator's password. 3. Click Continue in the Completed System Preparation - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 288
You can specify the printing options such as color mode or double-sided printing. 1. Select Printer Driver 1. Select Main Menu ® System Tools ® Terminal. 2. Type the following command in the terminal window. su (Type the administrator's password) rpm -e Dell-Laser-Printer-5100cn The printer driver - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 289
Installing the Printer Driver 1. Double-click Dell-Laser-Printer-5100cn-x.x-x.noarch.rpm in the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2. Click Next. 4. Select DELL in Select manufacturer. Select Laser Printer 5100cn as Select Model, and then click Next. 5. Confirm the settings in Printer overview, and then - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 290
in Name for printing. The Description of Printer and Location of Printer do not have to be specified. e. Select the Do Local Filtering check box, and then click Next. f. Select DELL in Select manufacturer. Select Laser Printer 5100cn in Select Model, and then click Next. g. Confirm the settings - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 291
is activated. 3. Click Change.... 4. Select the printer you wan to set to default, and then click Set as default. 5. Click Finish. NOTE: For SuSE 8.2, also click Continue. Specifying the Printing Options You can specify the printing options such as color mode or double-sided printing. 1. Select - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 292
printer administrator after the Enter password again prompt.) Uninstalling the Printer Driver 1. Select Start Applications ® System ® Terminal ® Konsole. 2. Type the following command on the terminal window. su (Type the administrator's password) rpm -e Dell-Laser-Printer-5100cn The printer driver - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 293
instructions in your Owner's Manual prior to setting up and operating your printer. Regulatory Information Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Information Statement (US Only) The Dell Laser Printer 5100cn or service representative Model number: Dell Laser Printer 5100cn Company name: - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 294
of this Dell printer to the EMC Directive and Supply Systems for Equipment With Rated Current Up to and Including 16 A. EN 60950 - Safety of Information Technology Equipment. NOTE: EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classifications: Class B is for typical domestic areas. This Dell - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 295
° Piso Col. Lomas Altas 11950 México, D.F. Ship to: Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado de Kuehne & Nagel de México S. de R.L. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col. Peñon de los Baños 15520 México, D.F. Model number: Dell Laser Printer 5100cn Supply voltage: 110-127 VAC Frequency: 50/60 Hz - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 296
laser radiation above a Class I level during normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service condition. Energy Star ENERGY STAR® Compliance Certain configurations of Dell printers usage can reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, the gas primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect, - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 297
sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, the primary causes of acid rain. You can also help reduce electricity usage and its side effects by turning off your computer when it is not in use for extended periods of time, particularly at night and on weekends. - Dell 5100cn Color Laser Printer | ugtoc.html - Page 298
countries) Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.com/ Log in as user: anonymous, and use your email address as your password. Electronic Support Service [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (for Asian/Pacific countries only) support.euro.dell.com (for Europe
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Dell Laser Printer 5100cn User's Guide
Finding Information
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
About Your Printer
Installing the Toner Cartridges and Imaging Drum
Connecting Your Printer
Enterprise Console Management Modules
Installing the Optional Tray Module and Installing Cards
Print Media Guidelines
Loading Print Media
Operator Panel
Printer Settings
Understanding Printer Menus
Understanding Your Printer Software
Printing
Setting Up for Shared Printing
Understanding Fonts
Understanding Printer Messages
Clearing Jams
Troubleshooting
Maintaining Your Printer
Removing Options
Printer Specifications
Printing With UX Filter (UNIX/Linux)
Printing With CUPS (Linux)
Safety and Regulatory Information
Appendix
For information on other documentation included with your printer, see "
Finding Information
."
1
Optional 500-sheet tray module
2
Optional 1000-sheet tray module
NOTE:
Your printer allows for a maximum of 4 trays