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    Dell™ C1760nw/C1660w Color Printer User's Guide Regulatory Model: Dell C1760nw/Dell C1660w
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    1 Dell™ C1760nw/C1660w Color Printer User's Guide . . . . . 15 Conventions 15 2 Finding Information 17 3 Product Features 19 4 About the Printer 21 Front View 21 Rear View 22 Space Requirements 23 Operator Panel 23 Securing the Printer 24 Ordering Supplies 25 Printer Setup 27
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    51 For installing host-based printer driver 51 For installing XML Paper Specification (XPS) printer driver 52 Network Connection Setup 54 Network Printer Setup on a Local Network 54 Network Printer Setup on a Remote Network 58 Setting Up for Web Services on Devices (WSD 62 Adding Roles
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    and Print 66 Peer-to-Peer 68 10 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Macintosh 71 Installing the Drivers and Software 71 Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.5 or Later Version(s 71 Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.4.11 72 Using Your Printer 75 11 Operator Panel 77 Using the
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    Settings 112 Reports 114 TCP/IP Settings 114 Printer Maintenance 114 System Settings 114 Paper Density 116 Adjust BTR 116 Adjust Fusing Unit 117 Color Registration Adjustment 117 Adjust Altitude 118 Reset Defaults 119 Non-Dell Toner 119 BTR Refresh Mode 119 TCP/IP Settings
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    126 Network 126 USB Settings 131 System Settings 131 Maintenance 133 Secure Settings 138 Panel Language 140 Panel Lock Function 140 Enabling the Panel Lock 140 Disabling the Panel Lock 140 Resetting Defaults 141 15 Print Media Guidelines 143 Paper 143 Paper Characteristics
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    Avoiding Paper Jams 169 Sending a Job to Print 169 Canceling a Print Job 170 Canceling From the Operator Panel 170 Canceling a Job From the Computer Running Windows 170 Printing a Report Page 170 Know Your Printer 171 18 Understanding Your Printer Software 173 Windows 173 Printer
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    Print Media 187 Storing Consumables 188 Replacing Toner Cartridges 188 Removing the Toner Cartridges 188 Installing a Toner Cartridge 190 Cleaning Inside the Printer 192 Cleaning the Color Toner Density (CTD) Sensor 195 Adjusting Color Registration 196 Performing Auto Correct 196
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    Clearing Paper Jams From the Back of the Printer 204 Clearing Paper Jams From the Output Tray 206 Troubleshooting 209 23 Troubleshooting 211 Basic Printer Problems 211 Display Problems 211 Printing Problems 211 Print Quality Problems 213 The output is too light 213 Toner smears
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    Other Problems 225 Contacting Service 225 Appendix 227 B Appendix 229 Dell Technical Support Policy 229 Online Services 229 Warranty and Return Policy 230 Recycling Information 230 Contacting Dell 230 Index 231 Template Last Updated - 2/7/2007 Contents 9
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    10 Contents Template Last Updated - 2/7/2007
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    Before Beginning Notes, Cautions, and Warnings 13 1 Dell™ C1760nw/C1660w Color Printer User's Guide 15 2 Finding Information 17 3 Product Features 19 4 About the Printer 21 11
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    12
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    used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows Vista, and Internet Explorer are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of
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    14 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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    Printer User's Guide Click the links to the left for information on the features, options, and operation of your Dell C1760nw/C1660w Color Printer. For information on other documentation included with your Dell C1760nw/C1660w Color Printer, see "Finding Information" on page 17. NOTE: In this manual
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    16 Dell™ C1760nw/C1660w Color Printer User's Guide
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    in this manual are those of the Dell™ C1760nw Color Printer unless otherwise mentioned. What are you looking for? • Drivers for my printer • My User's Guide Find it here Software and Documentation disc How to use my printer The Software and Documentation disc contains setup video, documentation
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    to set up my printer Find it here Setup diagram Troubleshooting Express Service Code and Service Tag "Troubleshooting" on page 211 Service Tag xxxxxxx Express Service Code 000 000 000 00 • Latest drivers for my printer • Answers to technical service and support questions • Documentation for my
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    features and indicates their links. 2-Sided Printing (Manual Duplex Print) Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) (Dell C1760nw Color Printer only) Manual Duplex Print is to print two or more pages on the front and back side of a single sheet of paper manually. This feature allows you to reduce the
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    20 Product Features
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    Panel 3 Output Tray Extension 5 Toner Access Cover 7 Paper Width Guides 9 Front Cover 11 Length Guide 13 Paper Cover*2 *1 Dell C1760nw Color Printer only *2 Dell C1660w Color Printer only 2 Output Tray 4 Print Head Cleaning Rod 6 Power Switch 8 Multipurpose Feeder (MPF) 10 MPF Extension 12 Priority
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    Rear View 11 10 9 8 7 6 1 Power Connector 3 USB Port 5 Security Slot 7 Transfer Roller 9 Paper Feed Roller 11 Levers 1 2 3 4 5 2 Rear Cover Release Handle 4 Ethernet Port (Dell C1760nw Color Printer only) 6 Rear Cover 8 Paper Chute 10 Transfer Belt 22 About the Printer
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    such that there is adequate space for using the printer feeder and covers. 218 mm/8.6 inches 225 mm /13 inches CAUTION: To avoid irregular screen image or malfunctioning of your printer, avoid placing the printer in direct sunlight with the front cover opened. Operator Panel For more information
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    Securing the Printer To protect your printer from theft, you can use the optional Kensington lock. Attach the Kensington lock to the security slot on your printer. Security slot For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the Kensington lock. 24 About the Printer
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    toner for your printer. You can also order toner cartridges by the following method: 1 Click Start → All Programs → Dell Printers → Additional Color Laser Software → Dell Supplies Management System. The Dell Supplies Management System window appears. 2 Select your printer from the Select Printer
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    26 About the Printer
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    Printer Setup 5 Connecting Your Printer 29 6 Setting Up Your Printer 37 7 Setting the IP Address 39 8 Loading Paper 43 9 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Windows® ...51 10 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Macintosh ...71 27
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    /C1660w Color Printer interconnection cable must meet the following requirements: Connection type USB Wireless Ethernet Connection specifications USB 2.0 compatible IEEE 802.11b/802.11g/802.11n 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX compatible (Dell C1760nw Color Printer only) NOTE: The images used in this manual
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    -PBC (Operator Panel Menu)*1 WPS-PIN*2 Auto SSID Setup Manual SSID Setup *1 WPS-PBC (Wi-Fi Protected Setup-Push Button Configuration) is a method to authenticate and register devices required for wireless con­ figuration, by starting WPS-PBC on the printer with the (Wi-Fi | WPS) button or operator
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    WPS) button, see "Status of Wi-Fi | WPS Button Backlight" on page 78. If a problem occurs or error messages are displayed on the operator panel, see "Wireless Problems" on page 224. 1 Press and hold the (Wi-Fi | WPS) button on the printer for 2 seconds. Ensure that the (Wi-Fi | WPS) button starts
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    press the (Set) button. The printer automatically searches the access points on wireless network. 5 Press the button until the desired access point appears, and then press the (Set) button. If the desired access point does not appear, go to "Manual SSID Setup" on page 33. NOTE: Some hidden SSID
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    Network appears, and then press the (Set) button. 4 Press the button until Wireless Setup appears, and then press the (Set) button. 5 Press the button until Manual Setup to step 10. 9 Select the encryption type from No Security or WEP. If you do not set security for your wireless network: •
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    10 Ensure that Restart Printer to apply settings appears. 11 Turn off the printer, and turn it on again to apply the settings. Wireless LAN connection setting is complete. Ethernet Connection (Dell C1760nw Color Printer only) To connect the printer to a network: 1 Ensure that the printer, computer
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    are available when the network mode is set to infrastructure in "Wireless Connection" on page 30. 1 Check the IP address of the printer. For details about how to check the IP address of the printer, see "Verifying the IP Settings" on page 41. 2 Launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool by
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    WARNING: Do not use extension cords or power strips. WARNING: The printer should not be connected to an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system. 1 Connect the power cable to the power connector on the back of your printer (see "Rear View" on page 22). 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the
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    Initial Settings on the Operator Panel (Dell™ C1660w Color Printer Only) You need to set the printer language and whether to enable wireless LAN when you turn on the printer for the first time. When you turn the printer on, the wizard screen to perform the initial setup appears on the operator panel
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    start Dell Printer Setup. 2 Double-click the Dell C1760/C1660 Installer icon, and follow the on-screen instructions to connect the computer and the printer. NOTE: If the Software and Documentation disc does not automatically launch, try the following steps. For Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows
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    that is already in use can cause network performance issues. NOTE: Assigning an IP address is considered as an advanced function and is normally done by a system administrator. NOTE: When you assign an IP address manually in IPv6 Mode, use the Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool. To open the
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    IPv6 Mode for network printing, the Tool Box cannot be used to assign an IP address. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Dell Printers → Dell C1760nw Color Printer or Dell C1660w Color Printer → Tool Box. NOTE: The Select Printer dialog box opens in this step, when multiple printer drivers are installed
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    the system settings report under Wired Network or Wireless Network. If the IP address shows 0.0.0.0 (the factory default), an IP address has not been assigned. To assign one for your printer, see "Assigning an IP Address" on page 39. The Ping Command Ping the printer and verify that it responds. For
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    42 Setting the IP Address
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    laser print media. Do not use ink jet paper in your printer. NOTE: For printing envelopes, see "Loading Print Media" on page 151. Loading Print Media in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF) NOTE: The PSI is available for Dell C1760nw Color Printer. The paper cover is available for Dell C1660w Color Printer
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    3 Remove the instruction sheet attached to the PSI or paper cover with adhesive tape. NOTE: Read the instruction sheet before you use the PSI. 4 Pull the length guide forward until it stops. 5 Pull the MPF extension forward until it stops. 44 Loading Paper
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    the paper width guides to their maximum. 7 Before loading the print media, flex the sheets back and forth, and then fan them. Straighten the edges of the stack on a level surface. 8 Load print media on the MPF with the top edge first and with the recommended print side facing up. Loading Paper 45
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    until they rest lightly against the edges of the stack of print media. 10 Slide the length guide towards the printer until it touches the print media. NOTE: Depending on the size of print media, first slide the length guide backward until it stops, and then slide the MPF extension until it touches
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    11 Insert the PSI or paper cover into the printer and then align the PSI or paper cover to the marking on the paper tray. 12 Select the paper type from the printer driver if the loaded print media is not standard plain paper. If a user-specified print media is loaded in the MPF, you must specify the
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    Loading Print Media in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) (Dell C1760nw Color Printer only) 1 Open the front cover. 2 Slide the PSI forward, and then align the PSI to the marking on the paper tray. 3 Before loading the print media, flex the sheets back and forth, and then fan them. Straighten the
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    the recommended print side facing up. 5 Adjust the width guides until they rest lightly against the edges of the stack of print media. 6 Select the paper type from the printer driver if the loaded print media is not standard plain paper. If a user-specified print media is loaded in the PSI, you
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    50 Loading Paper
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    Printer Drivers on Computers Running Windows® NOTE: The images used in this manual are those of the Dell™ C1760nw Color Printer unless otherwise mentioned. Identifying Printer Driver Pre-install Status Before installing the printer driver on your computer, check the IP address of your printer
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    not your computer, see "Network Connection Setup" on page 54. For installing XML Paper Specification (XPS) printer driver NOTE: Download and install the XPS printer driver at support.dell.com. NOTE: The XPS driver is supported on the following operating systems: Windows Vista, Windows Vista 64-bit
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    that others on your network can find and use it. Click Next. 13 As the driver installation is completed, click Print a test page to print a test page. To use this printer as the default printer, select the Set as the default printer check box. 14 Click Finish. Windows 8, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, or
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    page. To use this printer as the default printer, select the Set as the default printer check box. 11 Click Finish. Network Connection Setup Network Printer Setup on a Local Network For installing host-based printer driver 1 Insert the Software and Documentation disc into your computer to start Dell
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    necessary, click Print Test Page to print a test page. For installing XML Paper Specification (XPS) printer driver NOTE: Download and install the XPS printer driver at support.dell.com. NOTE: The XPS driver is supported on the following operating systems: Windows Vista, Windows Vista 64-bit Edition
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    driver installation is completed, click Print a test page to print a test page. 14 Click Finish. Windows Server 2008 R2 1 Extract the zip file you downloaded to your desired location. 2 Click Start → Devices and Printers. 3 Click Add a printer. 4 Click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer
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    network can find and use it. Click Next. 10 As the driver installation is completed, click Print a test page to print a test page. To use this printer as the default printer, select the Set as the default printer check box. 11 Click Finish. Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Windows
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    until an error occurs. Network Printer Setup on a Remote Network Before Installation Before you start remote installation, perform the following procedures. Allow Print Spooler to Accept Client Connections NOTE: This step is required for Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 64
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    settings. 6 Check the File and Printer Sharing check box. Home/Work (Private) or Public check box is automatically selected according to your settings. If File and Printer Sharing Properties dialog box appears, click OK. 7 Click OK. Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Windows® 59
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    4 Double-click Services. 5 Click Continue (for Windows Vista only). 6 Right-click Remote Registry and select Start. 7 Right-click Remote Registry and select Properties. 8 Change Startup type: to Automatic, and then click OK. Disable User Account Control NOTE: Disabling the User Account Control
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    and Maintenance. 7 Select Administrative Tools. 8 Double-click Local Security Policy. 9 Click Local Policies → Security Options. 10 Right-click Network access: Sharing and security model for local accounts and select Properties. Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Windows® 61
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    2012 is not supported. 1 Insert the Software and Documentation disc provided with the printer in your computer. The Dell Printer Setup file launches automatically. 2 Click Install Printer Driver and Software. The Choose an installation type screen appears. 3 Select Network Installation, and then
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    see "Network Connection Setup" on page 54 for details. NOTE: Installing WSD printer for Windows 8, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2012 is available only with the Add Printer wizard. Installing a Printer Driver Using the Add Printer Wizard 1 For Windows Vista, Windows
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    address manually, follow the instructions below. For Windows Server 2008 R2, to create a WSD printer, you must be a member of Administrators group. 1. Click The printer that I want isn't listed. 2. Select Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname and click Next. 3. Select Web Services Device
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    then type a name in the Share name text box. 5 Click Additional Drivers and select the operating systems of all network clients using this printer. 6 Click Apply, and then click OK. For Windows 8, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, Windows Server 2012 1 Right-click the bottom left corner of the screen, and
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    you to connect to a remote printer. This feature automatically downloads and installs the printer driver. For Windows XP, Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition 1 On the Windows desktop of the client computer, double-click My Network Places. 2 Locate the host
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    the printer you just created and select Properties. d On the General tab, click Print Test Page. When a test page is printed successfully, installation is complete. For Windows 7, Windows 7 64-bit Edition, Windows Server 2008 R2 1 Click Start → your user name → Network (Start → Network for Windows
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    the driver is available. 6 Select Yes if you want this printer to be set as the default printer, and then click Next. If you want to verify installation, click Yes to print a test page. 7 Click Finish. When a test page prints successfully, installation is complete. For Windows Vista, Windows
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    . When a test page is printed successfully, installation is complete. For Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 64-bit Edition 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Printers. 2 Click Add a Printer to launch the Add Printer wizard. 3 Select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer, and then click
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    Select Yes if you want this printer to be set as the default printer, and then click Next. 7 If you want to verify installation, click Print a test page. 8 Click Finish. When a test page is printed successfully, installation is complete. 70 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Windows®
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    and the network. If you use wireless connection, ensure that wireless connection is configured properly on your Macintosh computer and printer. 3 Open the System Preferences, and click Print & Fax (Print & Scan for Mac OS X 10.7 and Mac OS X 10.8). 4 Click the Plus (+) sign, and click Default (Click
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    Ethernet cable between the printer and the network. If you use wireless connection, ensure that wireless connection is configured properly on your Macintosh computer and printer. 3 Open the System Preferences, and click Print & Fax (Print & Scan for Mac OS X 10.7 and Mac OS X 10.8). 4 Click the Plus
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    , connect the Ethernet cable between the printer and the network. If you use wireless connection, ensure that wireless connection is configured properly on your Macintosh computer and printer. 3 Start Printer Setup Utility. NOTE: You can find Printer Setup Utility in the Utilities folder in
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    74 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Macintosh
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    Using Your Printer 11 Operator Panel 77 12 Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool 81 13 Understanding the Tool Box Menus 111 14 Understanding the Printer Menus 125 15 Print Media Guidelines 143 16 Loading Print Media 151 75
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    8 1 2 11 3 7 4 6 5 1 Ready/Error indicator • Lights up green when the printer is ready or sleeping and blinks when data is being received. mode. To enter numbers or passwords, press these buttons. 8 • (Wi-Fi | WPS) button Starts Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (Push Button Configuration). Lights
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    the (Wi-Fi | WPS) button lights up or blinks. For more information, see "Wireless Problems" on page 224. Wi-Fi | WPS Button Backlight Off On Wireless LAN Printer Status settings*1 Error Message N/A Connected to the network via Ethernet - cable; Wi-Fi settings is not available when an Ethernet
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    new values, press the button. (Cancel) Driver settings may have precedence over changes previously made. In such case, change the defaults of the operator panel. Printing a Device Settings Page The device settings page shows current settings for the printer menus. For details about how to print
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    Printers → Dell C1660w Color Printer or Dell C1760nw Color Printer → Tool Box. NOTE: For details about starting the Tool Box, see "Starting the Tool Box" on page 111. The Tool Box opens. 2 Click the Printer Maintenance tab. 3 Select System Settings from the list at the left side of the page. The
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    : The images used in this manual are those of the Dell C1760nw Color Printer unless otherwise mentioned. Overview NOTE: This web tool is available only when the printer is connected to a network. One of the features of the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool is the E-Mail Alert Setup, which sends an
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    the IP Address of the printer to Non-Proxy 1 Select Internet Options from the Tools menu. 2 Click LAN Settings under Local Area Network (LAN) settings in the (the IP address of your printer) in the URL entry field of the browser to activate the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. For Firefox
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    Auto-detect proxy settings for this network check box. • Select the Manual proxy configuration: check box, and page 41. Overview of the Menu Items Use the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool for: Printer Status Use the Printer Status menu to get feedback on the printer status. When a toner cartridge
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    password so that other users do not inadvertently change the printer settings you selected. NOTE: You must log in as an administrator to use this feature. Online Help Click Online Help to visit the Dell Support web site. Order Supplies at: www.dell.com/supplies Contact Dell Support at: support.dell
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    Settings page. Displays the condition of the printer. If an error occurs, the error code and message are displayed. For example, 077-090:Paper jam. Open... Shows the bitmap image of the printer. The Printer Status menu appears in the right frame when you click the image. Dell™ Printer Configuration
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    in the left frame. 1 Printer Status 2 Printer Jobs 3 Printer Settings 4 Print Server Settings 5 Copy Printer Settings 6 Print Volume 7 Printer Information 8 E-Mail Alert 9 Set Password 10 Online Help 11 Order Supplies at: 12 Contact Dell Support at: Links to the Printer Status menu. Links to the
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    latest information in the right frame. Submits new settings made on the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to the printer. The new settings replace the old settings of the printer. Restores the old settings. New settings will not be submitted to the printer. Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool 87
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    Secure Settings" "Paper Density" "Adjust BTR" "Adjust Fusing Unit" "Auto Registration Adjustment" "Color Registration Adjustments" "Clean Developer" "BTR Refresh" "Maintenance Chart" "Reset Defaults" "Non-Dell Toner" "Adjust Altitude" "Web Link Customization" 88 Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool
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    Black Cartridge Level Paper Trays Status Output Tray Cover Printer Type Printing Speed Capacity Size Status Capacity Status Displays the percentage of toner remaining in each toner cartridge. When a cartridge is empty, a message appears. The text Call or Order is linked to the Dell Printer
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    page can also be displayed by clicking Printer Information in the left frame. Values: Dell Service Tag Number Express Service Code Asset Tag Number Printer Serial Number Memory Capacity Processor Speed Printer Revision Levels Firmware Version Network Firmware Version Displays Dell's service
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    . Default Paper Size Displays the default paper size. Disable printing with larger Displays whether to disable printing if the paper size set in the paper size printer driver and the paper size set in the tray of the printer does not match (the paper set in the tray is larger). Dell™ Printer
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    Set Login Error - Attempts Paper Density Adjust BTR Software Download Plain Label Plain Plain Thick Adjust Fusing Unit Covers Label Coated Envelope Recycled Plain Plain Thick Covers Label Coated Envelope Recycled Auto Registration Adjustment Adjust Altitude BTR Refresh Non-Dell Toner Web
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    in the tray of the printer is larger than the paper paper size*4 size set in the printer driver (the paper size does not have to match). Auto Log Print Specifies if a job history needs to be printed after every 10 jobs. Low Toner Alert Msg Alerts you if the toner is low. Panel Language Used
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    to enable download of software updates. Printer Maintenance The Printer Maintenance tab contains the Paper Density, Adjust BTR, Adjust Fusing Unit, Auto Registration Adjustment, Color Registration Adjustments, Clean Developer, BTR Refresh, Maintenance Chart, Reset Defaults, Non-Dell Toner, Adjust
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    values. To increase the temperature, set positive values. The default settings may not give the best output on all paper types. When the printed paper has curled, try to decrease the temperature. When the toner does not fuse on the paper properly, try to increase the temperature. NOTE: The print
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    toner cartridge. Click Start to clean the toner in the cyan toner cartridge. Click Start to clean the toner in the black toner cartridge. BTR Refresh Purpose: To specify whether to automatically execute counter measures for curling/separating discharge of the paper. 96 Dell™ Printer Configuration
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    on the paper. Click Start to print a chart to check the light fatigue of the drum cartridge. Reset Defaults Purpose: To initialize NVM (non-volatile memory) for system parameters. After executing this function and rebooting the printer, all the menu parameters, except the parameters for the network
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    of Ethernet transmission rate and the duplex settings. Displays the current Ethernet settings. Displays the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the printer. Displays whether to enable wireless connection. Displays the name that identifies the network. Displays the network type from either the Ad
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    manually. Displays the IP address. Displays the stateless addresses. Displays the link local address. Displays the gateway address. Auto Configure Gateway Address*6 Displays the gateway address. Get DNS Server Address from DHCP Displays if the printer the WSD (Web Services on Devices) port
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    item is available only when the printer is connected with a wireless network. *3 This item is displayed when IPv4 or Dual Stack Mode is selected. *4 This item is displayed when IPv6 or Dual Stack Mode is selected. *5 This item is displayed only when Use Manual Address is Enable. *6 This item is
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    status for service calls. Print Server Settings The Print Server Settings tab contains the Basic Information, Port Settings, TCP/IP, E-Mail Alert, Bonjour (mDNS), SNMP, Wireless LAN, and Reset Print Server pages. Basic Information Purpose: To configure the basic information of the printer. NOTE
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    . 100Base-TX Half-Duplex Selects 100Base-TX Half-Duplex as the default value. 100Base-TX Full-Duplex Selects 100Base-TX Full-Duplex as the default value. Current Ethernet Settings Displays the current settings of Ethernet. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the printer. Port Status LPD
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    (IPv4) to set the IP filter settings on the IP Filter (IPv4) page. Sets the port number from 9000 to 9999. Sets the connection time-out period between 1 and 1000 seconds. Click IP Filter (IPv4) to set the IP filter settings on the IP Filter (IPv4) page. Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool 103
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    characters. Re-enter POP User Password*1 Enter the POP3 account password again to confirm. Reply Address Designates the reply e-mail address sent with each e-mail alert. SMTP Server Connection Displays the status of the SMTP server connection. 104 Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool
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    for paper handling. Service Call Specifies whether to receive an e-mail alert for service calls. *1 This item is available only when POP before SMTP for E-Mail Send Authentication is selected. Bonjour (mDNS) Purpose: To configure the detailed settings for Bonjour. Values: Host Name Printer Name
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    the SNMP trap destination port number. Notify Specifies whether to notify trap occurrence. Authenticate Error Trap Specifies whether to notify Authenticate Error Trap. *1 The default value can be changed by using Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. 106 Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool
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    from either Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure. Displays the MAC address of the wireless network setting of the printer. Displays the channel number of the wireless connection of the printer. Displays the quality of the wireless network connection of the printer. Select the security method from the list
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    from Reset Defaults in the Printer Settings menu. Values: Initialize NIC NVRAM Click Start to initialize NVM. Network settings will revert to the factory default settings and Memory and restart printer. reboot the network capability. Restart Printer Click Start to reboot the printer. 108 Dell
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    the setup parameters of the printer from the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. This page can also be displayed by clicking Set Password in the left frame. NOTE: If you forgot your password, initialize NVM (non-volatile memory) to restore the password to the default (NULL). See "Reset Print
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    : Use the Print Volume menu to verify the number of printed pages. Values: Printer Page Count Paper Used Displays the total number of pages printed since the printer was shipped from the factory. Displays the number of pages printed for each paper size. 110 Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool
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    the password you specified, and click OK to apply the settings. Starting the Tool Box Click Start → All Programs → Dell Printers → Dell C1760nw Color Printer or Dell C1660w Color Printer → Tool Box. NOTE: The Select Printer window appears in this step, when multiple printer drivers are installed
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    the information of your printer. Values: Dell Service Tag Number Express Service Code Printer Serial Number Printer Type Asset Tag Number Memory Capacity Processor Speed Firmware Version Network Firmware Version MCU Firmware Version Printing Speed (Color) Printing Speed (Monochrome) Displays
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    . Auto Registration Adjustment Displays whether to automatically adjust color registration. Adjust Altitude Displays the altitude of the location where the printer is installed. Non-Dell Toner Displays whether to use toner cartridge of another manufacturer. BTR Refresh Mode Displays whether
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    address. Printer Maintenance The Printer Maintenance tab contains the System Settings, Paper Density, Adjust BTR, Adjust Fusing Unit, Color Registration Adjustment, Adjust Altitude, Reset Defaults, Non-Dell Toner, BTR Refresh Mode, TCP/IP Settings, and Network Settings pages. System Settings
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    prints a job history report after every 10 jobs. mm/inch millimeter (mm) inch toner is low. Does not show the alert message. Disable printing with Off larger paper size*3 Prints even if the paper set in the tray of the printer is larger than the paper size set in the printer driver (the paper
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    printer to apply new settings to apply the changes. Adjust BTR Purpose: To specify the optimum voltage settings for printing for the transfer roller (BTR). To decrease the voltage, set negative values. To increase, set positive values. The default settings may not give the best output on all paper
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    Auto Registration Adjustment is set to On, the printer prints the color registration chart and adjusts the color registration by using the chart. Color registration adjustments need to be made during the initial setup of the printer or when the printer is moved to a different location. Values: Auto
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    line that is perfectly straight for each of the three colors. If the value for this line is 0, color registration is not needed. If the value for this line indication of remaining toner. Values: 0 meter 1000 meters 2000 meters 3000 meters Apply New Settings Restart printer to apply new settings
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    for the network, are reset to their default values. For details, see "Resetting Defaults" on page 123. Values: Start Click to initialize the system parameters. Non-Dell Toner Purpose: To use toner cartridge of another manufacturer. NOTE: Using non-Dell-brand toner cartridges may make some printer
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    printer. Manually sets the subnet mask. Manually sets the gateway address. After you complete the settings, click Apply New Settings to apply the changes. Click Restart printer to apply new settings to apply the changes. Network Settings Purpose: To display the server settings of the Dell Printer
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    , cyan, and black with varying density. Click to print a chart, and then check for proper alignment of the print image on the paper. Prints a chart to check the light fatigue of the drum cartridge. Machine Check Purpose: To check the operation of the different components of the printer. Values
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    replace it before the end of its life, or to stir the toner in a new toner cartridge. NOTE: Using the Refresh Mode consumes extra toner. Values: Yellow Magenta Cyan Black Click to clean the toner in the yellow toner cartridge. Click to clean the toner in the magenta toner cartridge. Click to clean
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    to their default values. The following menu parameters are exceptions and are not reset. • Network settings • Panel Lock settings and password • Login Error settings • USB Port settings 1 Click Start → All Programs → Dell Printers → Dell C1760nw Color Printer or Dell C1660w Color Printer → Tool Box
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    124 Understanding the Tool Box Menus
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    the print jobs that have been processed. This list contains the last 10 print jobs. Error History Purpose: To print a detailed list of paper jams and fatal errors. Color Test Page Purpose: To print a page for testing colors. Printing a Report/List Using the Operator Panel 1 Press the (Menu) button
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    settings affecting jobs sent to the printer through the wired or wireless network. NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings. Ethernet (Dell™ C1760nw Color Printer only) Purpose: To specify the communication speed and the duplex settings of Ethernet. The change
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    For Dell C1760nw Color Printer, this item is displayed when the Ethernet cable is disconnected and Wireless LAN is set to Enable. NOTE: For Dell C1660w Color Printer, this item is displayed only when Wireless LAN is set to Enable. Wireless Setup Purpose: To configure the wireless network interface
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    use through the wireless network. For 64bit keys, up to 10 hexadecimal characters can be entered. For 128bit keys, up to 26 hexadecimal characters can be entered. Transmit Key Specifies the transmit key from WEP Key 1*, WEP Key 2, WEP Key 3, and WEP Key 4. NOTE: For Dell C1760nw Color Printer, this
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    function and rebooting the printer, all wireless network settings are reset to their default values. NOTE: For Dell C1760nw Color Printer, this item is displayed when the Ethernet cable is disconnected and Wireless LAN is set to Enable. NOTE: For Dell C1660w Color Printer, this item is displayed
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    Web Tool embedded in the printer. Disables an access to Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool embedded in the printer. Enables the Bonjour (mDNS). Disables the Bonjour (mDNS). IP Filter Purpose: To block data received from certain IP addresses through the wired or wireless network. You can set up to
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    USB interface. Disables the USB interface. System Settings Use the System Settings menu to configure a variety of printer features. NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings. PowerSaver Time Purpose: To specify the time for transition to power saver mode. Values
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    inch(") NOTE: The default for mm/inch varies depending on country-specific factory default. Def. Paper Size Purpose: To specify the default paper size. Values: A4 Letter NOTE: The default for Def. Paper Size varies depending on country-specific factory default. 132 Understanding the Printer Menus
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    show the alert message when the toner is low. Power On Wizard (Dell C1660w Color Printer only) Purpose: To perform initial setup for the printer. Values: No* Does not perform the initial setup for the printer. Yes Performs the initial setup for the printer. Maintenance Use the Maintenance menu
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    To increase the voltage, set positive values. The default settings may not give the best output on all paper types. If you see mottles on the print 0* Available Range: -3 - +3 0* Available Range: -3 - +3 0* Available Range: -3 - +3 0* Available Range: -3 - +3 134 Understanding the Printer Menus
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    values. To increase the temperature, set positive values. The default settings may not give the best output on all paper types. When the printed paper has curled, try to decrease the temperature. When the toner does not fuse on the paper properly, try to increase the temperature. NOTE: The print
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    ) and RC (Right Cyan). Available Range: -5-+5 0* Available Range: -5-+5 0* Available Range: -5-+5 0* Available Range: -5-+5 0* Available Range: -5-+5 Clean Developer Purpose: To rotate the developer motor and stir the toner in the toner cartridge. 136 Understanding the Printer Menus
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    the paper. Prints a chart to check the light fatigue of the drum cartridge. Reset Defaults Purpose: To initialize NVM (non-volatile memory) for system parameters. After executing this function and rebooting the printer, all the menu parameters, except the parameters for the network, are reset to
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    . NOTE: Using non-Dell-brand toner cartridges may make some printer features unusable, reduce print quality and decrease the 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
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    . Available Range: 1 - 10times NOTE: This item is available only when Panel Lock Set is set to Enable. S/W Download Purpose: To enable or disable download of firmware updates. Values: Enable* Disable Enables firmware updates. Disables firmware updates. Understanding the Printer Menus 139
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    However, you can select settings for individual print jobs using the printer driver. Enabling the Panel Lock 1 Press the (Menu) button. 2 until Admin Menu appears, and then press the (Set) button. 3 Enter the password, and then press the (Set) button. 4 Press the button until Secure Settings
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    the (Set) button. Resetting Defaults After executing this function and rebooting the printer, all the menu parameters are reset to their default values. The following menu parameters are exceptions and are not reset. • Network settings • Panel Lock settings and password • Login Error settings • USB
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    142 Understanding the Printer Menus
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    151 and "Loading Print Media in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) (Dell C1760nw Color Printer only)" on page 159 for detailed loading instructions. Paper Characteristics The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. It is recommended that you follow these guidelines when
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    to high temperatures. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the paper you have chosen is acceptable for laser printers. NOTE: Always print several samples before buying large quantities of any type of print media. When choosing any print media, you should consider the weight
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    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 pre-printed letterhead you have selected is acceptable for laser printers. Page orientation is important when
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    or "Loading Print Media in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) (Dell C1760nw Color Printer only)" on page 159 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 or PSI
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    . WARNING: Otherwise a jam occurs in the printer and contaminate your printer and your cartridges with adhesive. As a result, could void your printer and cartridge warranties. Storing Print Media For proper print media storage, the following guidelines help avoid media feeding problems and uneven
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    . The following illustration shows SEF and LEF. The arrow mark in the illustration shows the orientation of the paper loading. NOTE: Not available when the XML Paper Specification (XPS) Printer Driver is used. *2 Custom width: 76.2 mm (3.00 inches) to 215.9 mm (8.50 inches) The maximum width for
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    Supported Paper Types Media Multipurpose Feeder (MPF) Plain Y* Plain Side 2 Y Plain Thick Y Plain Thick Side 2 Y Recycled Y Recycled Side 2 Y Label Y Covers Y Covers Side 2 Y Envelope Y Coated Y Coated Side 2 Y * Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default
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    150 Print Media Guidelines
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    ) Loading Print Media in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF) NOTE: The PSI is available for Dell C1760nw Color Printer. The paper cover is available for Dell C1660w Color Printer. NOTE: Use only laser print media. Do not use ink jet paper in this printer. 1 Open the front cover. Loading Print Media 151
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    2 Pull the PSI or paper cover out. 3 Pull the length guide forward until it stops. 4 Pull the MPF extension forward until it stops. 152 Loading Print Media
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    5 Adjust the paper width guides to their maximum. 6 Before loading the print media, flex the sheets back and forth, and then fan them. Straighten the edges of the stack on a
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    rest lightly against the edges of the stack of print media. 9 Slide the length guide towards the printer until it touches the print media. NOTE: Depending on the size of print media, first slide the length guide backward until it stops, and then slide the MPF extension until it touches print media
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    10 Insert the PSI or paper cover into the printer and then align the PSI or paper cover to the marking on the paper tray. Loading Print Media 155
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    Feeder (MPF) NOTE: When you print on envelopes, be sure to specify the envelope setting on the printer driver. If not specified, the print image will be rotated 180 degrees. When Loading Envelope #10, DL, or Monarch Load envelopes with the side to be printed on facing up, the flap side facing
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    envelopes with the side to be printed on facing up, with the flap open. CAUTION: Never use envelopes with windows, or coated linings. These lead to paper jams and can cause damage to the printer. NOTE: If you do not load envelopes in the MPF right after they have been removed from the packaging
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    . NOTE: To confirm the correct orientation of each print media such as envelopes, see the instruction on the Envelope/Paper Setup Navigator on the printer driver. Loading Letterhead Load the letterhead in the printer with the print side facing up. Ensure that the title on the letterhead enters the
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    Loading Print Media in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) (Dell C1760nw Color Printer only) NOTE: To avoid paper jams, do not remove the PSI while printing is in progress. NOTE: Use only laser print media. Do not use ink jet paper in this printer. 1 Open the front cover. 2 Slide the PSI forward,
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    the recommended print side facing up. 6 Adjust the width guides until they rest lightly against the edges of the stack of print media. 7 Select the paper type from the printer driver if the loaded print media is not standard plain paper. If a user-specified print media is loaded in the PSI, you must
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    will be fed. NOTE: When you print on envelopes, be sure to specify the envelope setting on the printer driver. If not specified, the print image will be rotated 180 degrees. When Loading Envelope #10, DL, or Monarch Load an envelope with the side to be printed on facing up, the flap side
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    envelopes with the side to be printed on facing up, with the flap open. CAUTION: Never use envelopes with windows, or coated linings. These lead to paper jams and can cause damage to the printer. NOTE: If you do not load envelopes in the PSI right after they have been removed from the packaging
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    . NOTE: To confirm the correct orientation of each print media such as envelopes, see the instruction on the Envelope/Paper Setup Navigator on the printer driver. Loading Letterhead Load the letterhead in the printer with the print side facing up. Ensure that the title on the letterhead enters the
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    on curled paper, straighten the paper and then insert it into the feeder. When you start manual duplex printing, the instruction window appears. Note that the window cannot be reopened once it is closed. Do not close the window until duplex printing is complete. Manual duplex printing can
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    When Using the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) (Dell C1760nw Color Printer only) 1 First print the even pages (rear sides). For a six page document, rear sides are printed in the order of page 6, page 4, then page 2. The orange LED lights and the message appears on the operator panel when the even
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    Using the Output Tray Extension The output tray extension is designed to prevent print media from falling from the printer after the print job is complete. Before printing a document, ensure that the output tray extension is fully extended. 166 Loading Print Media
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    Printing 17 Printing 169 167
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    168
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    in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) (Dell C1760nw Color Printer only)" on page 159 • "Avoiding Jams" on page 201 If you experience a jam, see "Jam" on page 223 for instructions. Sending a Job to Print To support all of the printer features, use the printer driver. When you choose Print from an
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    the job for print, and then select See what's printing. 3 Select the printer driver. A list of print jobs appears in the printer window. 4 Select the job you want to cancel. 5 Press on the keyboard. Printing a Report Page By using the Report/List menu, you can print a various of settings
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    Know Your Printer 18 Understanding Your Printer Software 173 19 Understanding Printer Messages 177 20 Specifications 181 171
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    172
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    manual are those of the Dell™ C1760nw Color Printer unless otherwise mentioned. Windows® Printer Status Window The Printer Status window alerts you when there is a warning or when an error occurs, for example, when a paper jam occurs or toner is running low. By default, the Printer Status window
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    open Status Window, Tool Box, and Troubleshooting. To use the Quick Launch Utility, select to install the Quick Launch Utility when you install the Dell software. To open the Quick Launch Utility window: 1 Click Start → All Programs → Dell Printers → Additional Color Laser Software → Quick Launch
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    Level image Displays the estimated toner level of each color if the printer is functioning properly. Less than 29% Less than 9% Unknown NOTE: If the utility does not receive a response from the printer, the Unknown toner image is displayed. • Printer error image Displays an indication image
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    10 seconds. The range varies between 0 and 600. You can change the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) community name if using default community name (public). Up to 31 characters can be entered. Click Get Tag to obtain the service tag. Click this button to return to the Printer Status window
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    , and how to clear them. CAUTION: When an error code is displayed, the print data remaining on the printer and the information accumulated in the memory of the printer are not secured. Error-Code 001-360 003-340 003-356 006-370 007-340 007-371 009-654 010-354 010-377 016-302 016-313
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    page 206. Check and clear the paper path. See "Clearing Jams" on page 201. Clean the CTD sensor. See "Cleaning the Color Toner Density (CTD) Sensor" on page 195. Replace the specified toner cartridge soon. Order a new consumable from www.dell.com/supplies See "Removing the Toner Cartridges" on page
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    the toner cartridge, print quality problems may occur. Order a new consumable from www.dell.com/supplies See "Replacing Toner Cartridges" on page 188. Re-install the specified toner cartridge. See "Installing a Toner Cartridge" on page 190. Replace the specified toner cartridge with the supported
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    180 Understanding Printer Messages
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    127 VAC 50/60 Hz 11.0 A Dimensions Height: 225 mm (8.9 inches) Width: 394 mm (15.5 inches) Depth: 300 mm (11.8 inches) Weight (including toner cartridges): • Dell C1760nw Color Printer: 10.6 kg (23.4 lb) • Dell C1660w Color Printer: 10.5 kg (23.2 lb) Memory Base memory 128 MB Specifications 181
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    2008, Windows Server 2008 64-bit Edition, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Mac OS X Version 10.4.11, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, and 10.8. Standard local: USB 2.0 Standard network: 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet (Dell C1760nw Color Printer only) IEEE 802.11b/802.11g/ 802.11n(Wireless) MIB
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    Cables Your interconnection cable must meet the following requirements: Connection type 1 USB Connection specifications and symbols USB 2.0 2 Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX (Dell C1760nw Color Printer only) 1 2 Specifications 183
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    184 Specifications
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    Maintaining Your Printer 21 Maintaining Your Printer 187 22 Clearing Jams 201 185
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    186
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    Layout tab of the printer numbers that each printer driver can print one sheet of paper are as follows: driver • Printer driver for Microsoft® Windows®: 2, 4, 8, 16, or 32 pages • Printer driver for Macintosh: 2, 4, 6, 9, or 16 pages Combined with the duplex setting, Multiple Up allows
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    : Before replacing toner cartridges, read and follow the safety instructions in the Important Information. Dell toner cartridges are available only through Dell. You can order more cartridges online at http://www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. To order by phone, see "Contacting Dell" on page 230
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    2 Pinch the cartridge firmly as shown in the illustration. WARNING: Always pull the cartridge out slowly so that you do not spill any toner. 3 Pull the toner cartridge out. Maintaining Your Printer 189
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    Installing a Toner Cartridge 1 Unpack a new toner cartridge of the desired color and shake it five to six times to distribute the toner evenly. NOTE: Ensure that the color of the new toner cartridge matches that on the handle before replacing it. NOTE: Handle the toner cartridge carefully to avoid
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    3 Adjust the toner cartridge to the associated cartridge holder, and then insert it firmly by pressing near the center of the label until the cartridge clicks. 4 Close the toner access cover. Maintaining Your Printer 191
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    Cleaning Inside the Printer WARNING: To prevent electric shock, always turn off the printer and disconnect the power cable from the grounded outlet before performing maintenance. 1 Confirm that the printer is not in operation, and open the toner access cover. 2 Pinch the cartridge firmly as shown in
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    5 Pull the cleaning rod out. 6 Insert the cleaning rod fully into the hole beside the arrow on the printer until its tip reaches the interior of the printer as illustrated below, and then pull it out. 7 Repeat the same procedure for the other three holes. 8 Insert the cleaning rod back to its
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    9 Replace the black cartridge by adjusting it to the associated cartridge holder, and then insert it firmly by pressing near the center of the label until the cartridge clicks. 10 Replace the other three cartridges as well. 11 Close the toner access cover. 194 Maintaining Your Printer
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    Cleaning the Color Toner Density (CTD) Sensor Clean the CTD sensor only when an alert for the CTD sensor is shown on the Status Monitor or operator panel. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned off. 2 Push the rear cover release handle and open the rear cover. 3 Clean the CTD sensor inside the printer
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    All Programs → Dell Printers → Dell C1760nw Color Printer or Dell C1660w Color Printer → Tool Box. NOTE: The Select Printer window appears in this step, when multiple printer drivers are installed on your computer. In this case, click Dell C1760nw Color Printer or Dell C1660w Color Printer listed in
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    All Programs → Dell Printers → Dell C1760nw Color Printer or Dell C1660w Color Printer → Tool Box. NOTE: The Select Printer window appears in this step, when multiple printer drivers are installed on your computer. In this case, click Dell C1760nw Color Printer or Dell C1660w Color Printer listed in
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    ) button. 10 Ensure that Dell Printers → Dell C1760nw Color Printer or Dell C1660w Color Printer → Tool Box. NOTE: The Select Printer window appears in this step, when multiple printer drivers are installed on your computer. In this case, click Dell C1760nw Color Printer or Dell C1660w Color Printer
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    the values for every color until the lines at 0 are the straightest. If a line is not the straightest at 0, determine the value and adjust the printer again. CAUTION: After printing the color registration chart, do not turn off the printer until the printer motor has stopped running. Maintaining
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    200 Maintaining Your Printer
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    paper jams. See "Print Media Guidelines" on page 143 for more information. NOTE: The images used in this manual are those of the Dell™ C1760nw Color Printer unless otherwise mentioned. NOTE: Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) is available only for Dell C1760nw Color Printer. NOTE: Before buying large
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    Identifying the Location of Paper Jams WARNING: Do not attempt to clear any jams using tools or instruments. This may permanently damage the printer. The following illustration shows where paper jams may occur along the print media path. 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 Output Tray 2 Fusing Unit 3 Levers 4 Rear
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    Clearing Paper Jams From the Front of the Printer WARNING: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in the Important Information. NOTE: The PSI is available for Dell C1760nw Color Printer. The paper cover is available for Dell C1660w Color Printer
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    4 Press the (Set) button. Clearing Paper Jams From the Back of the Printer WARNING: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in the Important Information. WARNING: To prevent electric shock, always turn off the printer and disconnect the power cable
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    3 Remove any jammed paper from the back of the printer. 4 Lower the levers to their original position. 5 Close the rear cover. Clearing Jams 205
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    and follow the safety instructions in the Important Information. WARNING: To prevent electric shock, always turn off the printer and disconnect the power cable from the grounded outlet before performing maintenance. WARNING: To avoid burns, do not clear paper jams immediately after printing. The
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    3 Remove any jammed paper from the back of the printer. If no paper is found in the paper path, then remove any jammed paper out of the output tray. 4 Lower the levers to their original position. 5 Close the rear cover. 6 When you cannot remove the jammed paper even if performing the above steps,
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    208 Clearing Jams
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    Troubleshooting 23 Troubleshooting 211 209
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    210
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    instructions to resolve the printer problems. For details about error messages and error codes, see "Understanding Printer Messages" on page 177. Display Problems Problem Menu settings changed from the operator panel have no effect. Action Settings in the software program, the printer driver
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    page 161. Increase the setting for Time-Out in the Printer Settings menu in the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. Turn the print media stack over in the PSI and MPF. Select Flip on Short Edge or Flip on Long Edge from the Duplex menu on the General tab in the printer driver. 212 Troubleshooting
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    in the Status tab in the Status Monitor. b Replace the toner cartridges as necessary. Is the problem recovered? 2 Verify that the print media is not damp and the correct print media is The task is complete. used. See "Supported Paper Types" on page 149. If not, use the print media recommended for
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    to thick. a On the General tab in Printing Preferences of the printer driver, change the Paper Type setting. Is the problem recovered? 2 Verify that the correct print media is being used. See "Supported Paper The task is complete. Types" on page 149. If not, use the print media recommended for the
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    task is complete. Toner Cartridge" on page 190. Is the problem recovered? 2 If you use non-Dell brand toner cartridges, install Dell brand toner cartridges. The task is complete. Is the problem recovered? 3 Clean up the fusing unit. The task is complete. a Load one sheet of paper on the MPF
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    this trouble comes out, contact Dell. Vertical blanks Action 1 Clean inside the printer and performing test print. a Clean inside the printer by using the cleaning rod. See "Cleaning Inside the Printer" on page 192. b Click Print Test Page in Printer properties of the printer driver. Is the problem
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    may be uneven. Try changing the Paper Type The task is complete. setting in the printer driver. For example, change the plain paper to thick. a On the General tab in Printing Preferences of the printer driver, change the Paper Type setting. Is the problem recovered? 3 Adjust the fusing unit
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    , set the altitude of The task is complete. the location. a Launch the Tool Box, and click Adjust Altitude on the Printer Maintenance tab. b Select the value close to the altitude of the location where the printer is installed. Is them problem recovered? No Contact Dell. 218 Troubleshooting
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    2. Contact Dell. Wrinkled/Stained paper Action Yes 1 Verify that the correct print media is being used. See "Supported Paper The task is complete. Sizes" on page 148 and "Print Media Guidelines" on page 143. If not, use the print media recommended for the printer. Is the problem recovered
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    "When Loading Envelope #10, DL, or Monarch" on page 156. Is the problem recovered? 4a Load problem recovered? No Contact Dell. Color registration is out of alignment Action 1 Execute auto color registration adjustment. a Launch the Tool Box, and click Color Registration Adjustment on the Printer
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    . a Clean the CTD sensor. See "Cleaning the Color Toner Density (CTD) Sensor" on page 195. b Launch the Tool Box, and click Color Registration Adjustment on the Printer Maintenance tab. c Clear the On check box for Auto Registration Adjustment. d Click Start next to Auto Correct. Is the problem
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    , see "Understanding the Printer Menus" on page 125 and "Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool" on page 81. Action Yes 1 Locate the cause of the problem by removing the toner cartridges. Go to action 2. a Remove the toner cartridges. See "Replacing Toner Cartridges" on page 188. b Launch the
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    Configuration Web Tool, see "Understanding the Printer Menus" on page 125 and "Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool" on page 81. Misfeed jam Action 1 Remove the paper from the PSI, and then ensure that papers are properly inserted on the MPF. Is the problem recovered? Yes The task is complete
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    . The task is complete. Contact Dell. Problem Action Cannot setup wireless connection. Ensure that the Ethernet cable (Dell C1760nw Color Printer only) and USB cable are disconnected from the printer. Ensure that Wireless LAN is set to Enable. See "Wireless LAN" on page 127. Try disabling the
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    Contacting Service When you call for printer service, be prepared to describe the problem you are experiencing or the error message on the display. You need to know the model of your printer type and serial number. See the label located inside the side door of your printer. Troubleshooting 225
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    Appendix Appendix 229 Index 231 227
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    customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software program and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the printer and all Dell-installed hardware. In
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    (Canada only) • Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.com Log in as user: anonymous, and use your e-mail address as your password. • Electronic Support Service [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (Latin America and Caribbean countries only) apsupport
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    , 144 CCP, 144 Change Password, 139 Chart, 137 Chart Print, 121 Clean Developer, 96, 136 Cleaning Inside the Printer, 192 Cleaning the Color Toner Density (CTD) Sensor, 195 Clearing jam, 201 Clearing Paper Jams From the Back of the Printer, 204 Clearing Paper Jams From the Front of the
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    Size, 132 Default Paper Size, 91, 93 Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, 81 Dell Service Tag Number, 90 Dell Supplies Management System, 173 Dell technical support policy, 229 Details, 90 Determining Values, 197 Developer Stir Mode, 122 Device Settings, 93, 125 Device Settings page, 79
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    90 Login Error, 94, 139 Login Error - Attempts, 92 Low Toner Alert Msg, 92-93 Low Toner Msg, 133 LPD, 99, 102-103, 130 M MAC Address, 102, 107 Machine Check, 121 Maintaining Your Printer, 187 Maintenance, 133 Maintenance Chart, 97 Manual duplex printing, 164 Manual SSID Setup, 33 Memory
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    Protocol, 130 Reset LAN, 130 Reset Wireless, 129 TCP/IP, 129 Network Connection Setup, 54 Network Firmware Version, 90 Network Settings, 120 Network Type, 107 No carbon required, 144 No. of Sheets, 91 Non-Dell Toner, 92, 97, 119, 138 O OCR, 144 Online Help, 84, 86 Online Services, 229
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    Regular, 92 Relative humidity, 182 Removing toner cartridge, 188 Report Page, 170 Reports, 93, 114 Reset Defaults, 97, 119, 137 Reset Print Server, 108 Restart Printer, 108 Restore Settings button, 87 Return policy, 230 Right frame, 87 S S/W Download, 139 Safety information, 17 Secure
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    code, 18 Service Tag, 18, 133 Set button, 77 Set Password, 84, 86, 109 Setting the IP Address, 39 Setting Up Printer, 37 Setup diagram, 18 Shared Printing, 64 SNMP, 100, 102, 105 SNMP UDP, 130 Software and Documentation Disc, 38 Software and Documentation disc, 17 Software Download, 92
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    WPA-PSK TKIP, 107 WPS Setup, 129 WPS-PBC, 31 WPS-PIN, 32 WSD, 62, 99, 102, 104, 130 Appendix 237
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Dell™ C1760nw/C1660w Color Printer
User's Guide
Regulatory Model: Dell C1760nw/Dell C1660w