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10 | Contentscontents70 Common Macintosh problemsORDERING SUPPLIES71 71 Supplies 71 How to purchaseSPECIFICATIONS72 72 General specifications 73 Print

Advanced Printing18Printing on Both Sides of PaperYou can print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Before printing, decide how you want your document

Advanced Printing19Using WatermarksThe Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing document. For example, you may want to have large gr

Advanced Printing20Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay?An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer’s hard disk drive (HDD) as a special file

Sharing the Printer Locally214 Sharing the Printer LocallyYou can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, which is called “host computer,

Scanning225 ScanningScanning with your machine lets you turn pictures and text into digital files on your computer. Then you can fax or e-mail the fil

Scanning232Scan Setting window opens.NOTE: Click Advanced button to set more scan options.3Set scan settings and click Scan. For more information, cli

Scanning24Scanning Process with TWAIN-enabled Software If you want to scan documents using other software, you will need to use TWAIN-compliant softwa

Using other software256 Using other softwareThis chapter includes:• Printer Status Monitor• Printer Settings Utility• Dell Toner Re-order application•

Using other software26Dell Toner Re-order applicationTo order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from Dell:1Double-click the Dell Toner Reorder

277 Using Your Printer with a MacintoshYour printer supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB interface or 10/100 Base-TX network interface card.

11 | IntroductionintroductionThese are the main components of your printer:This chapter includes:• Printer overview• Control panel overview• Understan

28Setting Up the Printer Set up for your printer will be different depending on which cable you use to connect the printer to your computer—the networ

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh29Printing NOTES: • The Macintosh printer’s properties window that appears in this User’s Guide may differ dependin

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh30GraphicsThe Graphics tab provides options for selecting Quality and Color Mode. Select Graphics form the Presets&

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh31Scanning You can scan docoments using Image Capture program. Macintosh OS offers Image Capture program. Scanning

32SOFTWARE SECTION INDEXAadvanced printing, use 16Bbooklet printing 17Ccancelingscan 24Ddocument, printMacintosh 29Windows 11double-sided printing 18F

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Introduction |12CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEWDell 1235cn1ID CopyYou can copy both sides of an ID card (e.g., driver's license) to a single side of paper

Introduction |13UNDERSTANDING THE STATUS LEDThe color of the Status LED indicates the printer's current status.ACKNOWLEDGING THE STATUS OF THE TO

14 | IntroductionMENU OVERVIEWThe control panel provides access to various menus to set up the printer or use the printer’s functions. These menus can

Introduction |15SUPPLIED SOFTWAREYou must install the printer software using the supplied CD to use your printer as a printer and a scanner, after you

16 | Getting startedgetting startedThis chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the printer.This chapter includes:• Setting up the

Getting started |17SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSBefore you begin, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:Microsoft® Windows®Your printer suppo

18 | Getting startedSETTING UP THE NETWORKYou need to set up the network protocols on the printer to use it in thenetwork environment. You can set up

Getting started |191. Connect the network cable to your printer.2. Ensure that the network setup for your printer is completed. See "Setting up t

2 | Features of your new laser printerfeatures of your new laser printerYour new printer is equipped with a number of special features that improve th

20 | Getting startedPRINTER'S BASIC SETTINGSAfter installation is complete, you may want to set the printer's default settings. Refer to the

Getting started |21• Alarm Sound: Turns the alarm sound on or off. With this option set to On, an alarm tone sounds when an error occurs or fax commun

22 | Getting startedmismatches the tray paper size.• Off: Waits until you press Black Start or Color Start on the control panel, when the paper size

Loading originals and print media |23loading originals and print mediaThis chapter introduces you to loading originals and print media into your print

24 | Loading originals and print media2. Load the original face up into the ADF. Ensure that the bottom of the original stack matches the paper size m

Loading originals and print media |25Specifications on print mediaTYPE SIZE DIMENSIONSWEIGHTACAPACITYBPlain paper Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches

26 | Loading originals and print mediaMedia sizes supported in each modeGuidelines for special print mediaMODE SIZE SOURCECopy mode Letter, A4, Legal,

Loading originals and print media |27CHANGING THE SIZE OF THE PAPER IN THE PAPER TRAYTo load longer sizes of paper, such as Legal-sized paper, you nee

28 | Loading originals and print media6. Slide the tray 1 back into the printer.7. After loading paper, set the paper type and size for the tray. See

Loading originals and print media |29PRINTING ON SPECIAL PRINT MATERIALSThe printer can hold special sizes and types of print material, such as postca

Features of your new laser printer | 3ABOUT THIS USER’S GUIDEThis user’s guide provides information about basic understanding of the printer as well a

30 | CopyingcopyingThis chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for copying documents.This chapter includes:• Copying• Changing the settings for e

Copying |31CHANGING THE DEFAULT COPY SETTINGSThe copy options, including darkness, original type, copy size, and number of copies, can be set to those

32 | Copying5. Press Stop/Clear to return to ready mode.Your original is divided into 9 portions. Each portion is scanned and printed one by one in th

Scanning |33scanningScanning with your printer lets you turn pictures and text into digital files that can be stored on your computer. This chapter in

34 | Scanning5. Press the left/right arrow until Local PC appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK. If the printer connected to a networ

Scanning |3510. Press the left/right arrow until the file format you want appears and press OK or Start.The printer begins scanning and then sends the

36 | ScanningSearching with a particular first letter1. If necessary, press Scan/Email.2. Press Address Book until Search & Send appears on the bo

Basic printing |37basic printingThis chapter explains common printing tasks.This chapter includes:• Printing a document • Canceling a print jobPRINTIN

38 | FaxingfaxingThis chapter gives you information about using your printer as a fax machine. This chapter includes:• Sending a fax• Receiving a fax•

Faxing |39DarknessYou can select the default contrast mode to fax your originals lighter or darker.1. Press Fax.2. Press Menu, and then OK when Fax Fe

4 | Features of your new laser printerFINDING MORE INFORMATIONYou can find information for setting up and using your printer from the following resour

40 | Faxing9. When you have finished entering fax numbers, press the left/right arrow to select No at the Another No.? prompt and press OK.The origina

Faxing |41RECEIVING A FAXChanging receiving modes1. Press Fax.2. Press Menu until Fax Setup appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK.3.

42 | Faxing6. When your printer begins to ring, do not answer the call. The printer requires several rings to learn the pattern. When the printer comp

Faxing |43Forwarding received faxes to email addressYou can set your printer to forward incoming faxes to the email address you entered.1. Press Fax.2

44 | FaxingChanging the default document settingsThe fax options, including resolution and darkness, can be set to the most frequently used modes. Whe

Faxing |456. Enter a speed dial number and press OK.7. Press OK when speed dial information appears correctly.8. Press OK when Yes appears.9. Repeat s

46 | Using USB memory deviceusing USB memory deviceThis chapter explains how to use a USB memory device with your printer.This chapter includes:• Abou

Using USB memory device |476. Press OK when Yes appears to scan more pages. Load an original and press Color Start or Black Start. Regardless of the b

48 | Using USB memory deviceMANAGING USB MEMORYYou can delete image files stored on a USB memory device one by one or all at once by reformatting the

Maintenance |49maintenanceThis chapter provides information for maintaining your printer and the toner cartridge.This chapter includes:• Printing repo

Safety information | 5safety informationIMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONSWhat the icons and signs in this user’s guide mean:These warning signs

50 | MaintenanceCLEARING MEMORYYou can selectively clear information stored in your printer’s memory.1. Press Menu until System Setup appears on the b

Maintenance |514. Pull the waste toner container out of the printer using its handle. 5. Pull the imaging unit out of the printer using the groove on

52 | MaintenanceCleaning the scan unitKeeping the scan unit clean helps ensure the best possible copies. It is recommended that you clean the scan uni

Maintenance |53MAINTAINING THE CARTRIDGEToner cartridge storageTo get the most from the toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines in mind:• Do no

54 | Maintenance3. Grasp the handles on the toner cartridge and pull to remove the cartridge from the printer.4. Take a new toner cartridge out of its

Maintenance |55REPLACING THE IMAGING UNITWhen the life span of the imaging unit has expired, the Dell TonerManagement System™ program window appears o

56 | Maintenance8. Insert the waste toner container into position and then push it to ensure that it is firmly seated in place.9. Slide the four toner

Maintenance |576. Insert the new container into position and then push it to ensure that it is firmly seated in place.7. Close the front cover firmly.

58 | TroubleshootingtroubleshootingThis chapter gives helpful information about what to do if you encounter an error.This chapter includes:• Tips for

Troubleshooting |59Roller misfeed1. Open the scanner lid.2. Seize the misfeed paper, and remove the paper from the feed area by carefully pulling it t

6 | Safety information13. Unplug the printer from the telephone jack, computer and AC wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel u

60 | Troubleshooting2. Open the inner cover. 3. Carefully take the jammed paper out of the printer.4. Close the inner cover.5. Lower down the scan uni

Troubleshooting |616. Open the scan unit.7. Carefully take the jammed paper out of the printer.8. Lower down the scan unit gently and slowly until it

62 | TroubleshootingUNDERSTANDING DISPLAY MESSAGESMessages appear on the control panel display to indicate the printer’s status or errors. Refer to th

Troubleshooting |63Memory Full The memory is full. Delete unnecessary fax jobs and retransmit after more memory becomes available. Alternatively, spl

64 | TroubleshootingSend Error(SMTP)There is a problem in SMTP.Change to the available server.Send Error(Wrong Config)There is a problem on the networ

Troubleshooting |65SOLVING OTHER PROBLEMSThe following chart lists some conditions that may occur and the recommended solutions. Follow the suggested

66 | TroubleshootingPrinting quality problemsIf the inside of the printer is dirty or paper has been loaded improperly, you may notice a reduction in

Troubleshooting |67DropoutsIf faded areas, generally rounded, occur randomly on the page:• A single sheet of paper may be defective. Try reprinting th

68 | TroubleshootingCopying problemsCurl or wave• Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.• Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperature a

Troubleshooting |69Scanning problemsDell Scan Manager problemsBlank copies print outEnsure that the original is face down on the scanner glass or face

7 | Contents2 Features of your new laser printer5 Safety informationINTRODUCTION11 11 Printer overview11 Front view11 Rear view 12 Control panel overv

70 | TroubleshootingFax problemsCommon Windows problemsCommon Macintosh problemsCONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONSThe printer is not working, there is no d

Ordering supplies |71ordering suppliesThis chapter provides information on purchasing cartridges and accessories available for your printer.This chapt

72 | SpecificationsspecificationsThis chapter guides you about this printer’s specifications such as various features.This chapter include:• General s

Specifications |73PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS SCANNER SPECIFICATIONSCOPIER SPECIFICATIONSITEM DESCRIPTIONPrinting method Color laser beam printingPrinting

74 | SpecificationsFACSIMILE SPECIFICATIONSThe fax feature may not be supported depending on printers.ITEM DESCRIPTIONCompatibility ITU-T G3Applicable

Glossary |75glossaryADFAn Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) is a mechanism that will automatically feed an original sheet of paper so that the printer c

76 | GlossaryAn emulator duplicates the functions of one system with a different system, so that the second system behaves like the first system. Emul

Glossary |77LEDA Light-Emitting Diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that indicates the status of a printer. MAC addressMedia Access Control (MAC) a

78 | GlossarySubnet Mask The subnet mask is used in conjunction with the network address to determine which part of the address is the network address

Index | 79indexAAddress Bookgroup dial numbers 44speed dial numbers 44Address Book, use 35ADF 11ADF, load 23adjustmentaltitude 20alarm sound 21Ans/Fax

8 | Contentscontents 31 ID card copying 31 Using special copy features31 2-up or 4-up copying31 Poster copying32 Clone copying32 Erasing background im

80 | Indexreceiving modes 41redialingautomatically 39manually 39replacing componentstoner cartridge 53reports, print 49ringer 21Sscanner glasscleaning

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1SOFTWARE SECTION CONTENTSChapter 1: INSTALLING PRINTER SOFTWARE IN WINDOWSInstalling Printer Software ...

2Using Watermarks ... 19Using an Existi

3Installing Software ... 27Uninstalling

Installing Printer Software in Windows41 Installing Printer Software in WindowsThis chapter includes:• Installing Printer Software• Reinstalling Print

Installing Printer Software in Windows5NOTE: If your printer is not already connected to the computer, the following window will appear.• After connec

Installing Printer Software in Windows65Select your printer and click Next.NOTE: If your printer is not already connected to the computer, the followi

Installing Printer Software in Windows7Installing Software for Network PrintingWhen you connect your printer to a network, you must first configure th

Contents | 9contents44 Setting up Address BookUSING USB MEMORY DEVICE46 46 About USB memory 46 Plugging in a USB memory device 46 Scanning to a USB me

Installing Printer Software in Windows86After the installation is finished, a window appears asking you to print a test page appears. If you wish to d

Installing Printer Software in Windows9TIP: If you want to set a specific IP address on a specific network printer, click the Set IP Address button. T

Installing Printer Software in Windows10NOTE: If your printer is not already connected to the computer, the following window will appear.• After conne

Basic Printing112 Basic Printing this chapter explains the printing options and common printing tasks in windows. This chapter includes:• Printing a D

Basic Printing12Printing to a file (PRN) You will sometimes need to save the print data as a file for your purpose. To create a file:1Check the Print

Basic Printing13Layout TabThe Layout tab provides options to adjust how the document appears on the printed page. The Layout Options includes Multiple

Basic Printing14Color Paper: 20 lb to 24 lb (75~90 g/m2) color-backgrounded paper. Archive Paper: If you need to keep print-out for a long period tim

Basic Printing15Other Options TabYou can select output options for your document. See “Printing a Document” on page 11 for more information about acce

Advanced Printing163 Advanced PrintingThis chapter explains printing options and advanced printing tasks. NOTE: • Your printer driver Properties windo

Advanced Printing17Printing PostersThis feature allows you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pastin