Dell 1100 Laser Mono Printer User Manual

Dell™ Laser Printer 1100 User's GuideClick the links to the left for information on the features, options, and operation of your printer. Forinfo

1.Unpack the starter toner cartridge from its package and gently shake the cartridge from side-to-side 5or 6 times to distribute the toner evenly insi

Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side.4.Unfold the toner cartridge handle and grasp it. Insert the cartridge into the printe

Load up to 150 sheets of plain paper in the paper tray.NOTE: To print a document, set the paper type and size in your software application afterloadin

3.Make sure that all four corners are flat in the tray.Be careful not to overload the paper tray. Overloading may cause paper jams.4.Squeeze the lengt

(USB) cable.USB cables are sold separately. Contact Dell to purchase a USB cable.NOTE: Connecting the printer to the USB port of the computer requires

2. Printing a Demo PagePrint a demo page to make sure that the printer is operating correctly.Wait approximately 30 seconds for the printer to warm up

2.

Software OverviewAfter setting up your printer and connecting it to your computer, you must install the drivers and utilitiesfrom the Drivers and Util

A printer driver is software that lets your computer communicate with your printer. The procedure to installdrivers depends on the operating system yo

From the Start menu, select Programs Dell Printers Dell Laser Printer 1100 DellPrinter Software uninstall.1.Select the software you want to remov

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Dell Toner Reorder ProgramThe Dell Toner Reorder Program window can be launched from the Printing Status window, the Programswindow, or the desktop ic

Paper Handling Print Media Guidelines Verifying the Output Location Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray Using Manual Feed Mode Printing on Spec

Paper TypeInput Mode/CapacityaAutomatic FeedManual FeedPlain Paper1501Envelopesb-1Labelsb-1Transparenciesb-1Card Stockb-1Maximum capacity may be reduc

Use only well-constructed envelopes with sharp, well creased folds.Do not use envelopes with clasps and snaps.Do not use envelopes with windows, coate

For preprinted paper:Letterheads must be printed with heat-resistant ink that will not melt, vaporize, or releasehazardous emissions when subjected to

Proper paper loading helps prevent paper jams and ensures trouble-free printing. Do not remove the paperin the tray while a job is printing. Doing so

1.Adjust the paper length and width guides against the print material without bending it.To print a document in Manual Feed mode, you must select Manu

NOTICE: Never load envelopes with stamps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, orself-stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the prin

NOTE: To prevent transparencies from sticking to each other, do not let the printed sheetsstack up as they are printed out.NOTE: Place transparencies

NOTE: Before you load letterhead, verify that the ink on the paper is dry. During the fusingprocess, wet ink can come off preprinted paper.

Finding InformationWhat Are YouLooking For?Find It Here•Drivers for myprinter•My User'sGuideDrivers and Utilities CDYou can use the Drivers and U

Printing Printing a Document Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Printer Settings Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document Printing Mul

To take advantage of the printer features provided by your printer, click Preferences or Propertiesdepending on the program or operating system in the

Your printer finishes printing the page that is moving through the printer and deletes the rest of the printjob. Pressing cancels only the current j

The printer properties window may differ, depending on your operating system. The User's Guide shows thePrinting Preferences window for Windows X

PropertyDescription OrientationOrientation allows you to select the direction in which information is printed on a page.•Portrait prints across the wi

PropertyDescription CopiesCopies allows you to choose the number of copies to be printed. You can enter upto 999. SizeThe Size option allows you to ch

If you are using recycled paper or color paper, select Color Paper . ScalingScaling allows you to automatically or manually scale your print job on a

TrueType OptionsThis option determines what the driver tells the printer about how to print the text in your document. Select the appropriatesetting a

PropertyDescriptionWatermarkYou can add text to be printed across each page of your document. See "Using Watermarks" . OverlayOverlays are o

If you access printer properties through the Printers folder, you can view the Printer tab. You can adjustthe printer configuration.Click the Windows

Identify your printer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support.Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting te

specified timehas elapsedsince its lastactivity. Youcan select thelength of timebefore yourprinter goesinto powersave modefrom the TimeDelay drop-down

1.2.Click Save .3.To use a saved setting, select it from the Favorites drop-down list.To delete a favorite setting item, select it from the list and c

You can select the number of pages to be printed on a single sheet of paper. To print morethan one page per sheet, the pages will be decreased in size

6.Printing PostersYou can print a single-page document onto 4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, for the purpose ofpasting the sheets together to form one pos

Click the Paper tab and select the paper source, size, and type.4.Click OK and print the document. You can complete the poster by pasting together the

2.From the Double-sided Printing section, select either None , Long Edge , or Short Edge .3.Click the Paper tab and select the paper source, size, and

Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper SizeYou can scale your print job to any selected paper size, regardless of the digital documentsize. This ca

You can scale your print job on a page.To change the print settings from your software application, access printerproperties. See step 3 in "Prin

To change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties. See step 3 in"Printing a Document" .1.Click the Extr

2.Enter the text message you want to have printed in the Watermark Message box.3.The message displays in the preview image window. The preview image i

Unpacking Your PrinterSelect a location for your printer.Leave enough room to open the printer tray, covers, doors, and options. It is also important

4.5. Deleting a WatermarkTo change the print settings from your software application, access printer properties. See step 3 in"Printing a Documen

In the Edit Overlay window, click Create Overlay .4.In the Create Overlay window, type a name of up to eight characters in the File name box. Select t

6.7.The file is not printed; it is stored in your computer. Using a Page OverlayAfter an overlay has been created, it is ready to be printed with your

If necessary, select Confirm Page Overlay When Printing checkbox. When this box is checked, amessage window appears each time you submit a document fo

a USB cable. Your printer can be shared by other users on the network through a Windows 98, Me, 2000, orXP network printer connection. Before you can

2.For Windows XP, click the Start button and select Printers and Faxes .Double-click your printer icon.3.Click the Printer menu and select Sharing .4.

Maintenance Cleaning Your Printer Maintaining the Toner Cartridge Ordering Supplies Cleaning Your PrinterTo maintain print quality, follow the clea

2.Gently pull the toner cartridge out, being careful not to scratch against the printer, and lift it up andaway from the printer. Set it on a clean fl

CAUTION: Do not touch the transfer roller inside the printer. Oil from your fingers maycause print quality problems.4.Reinsert the toner cartridge and

Saving TonerTo save toner, enable the Toner Save mode in the printer properties window. For details, see "Graphics Tab".Selecting this opti

4.About Your PrinterThese are the main components of your printer. The following illustrations show the standard Dell LaserPrinter 1100: Front View

1.Gently pull the toner cartridge out, being careful not to scratch against printer, and lift it up and awayfrom the printer. Gently shake the cartrid

CAUTION: For best results, use Dell toner cartridges. Print quality and printer reliability arenot guaranteed if you do not use Dell supplies.To repla

3.NOTE: If toner comes into contact with your clothing, wipe the toner off with a dry cloth andwash your clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner

place.6.Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed. If it is not firmly closed, printingerrors may occur.7. Ordering SuppliesY

The Order Toner Cartridges window appears.2.Click Visit Dell's cartridge ordering web site to order supplies online.If ordering by phone, call th

Troubleshooting Clearing Jams in the Paper Tray Understanding the Operator Panel LEDs Troubleshooting Checklist Solving General Printing Problems

1.Open and close the front or top cover to resume printing the document from failed pages.2. Paper Exit JamNOTE: Paper jams in this area may result in

CAUTION: The top and inner cover themselves may also be hot due to theheat roller(located underneath the inner cover). Allow the printer to coolbefore

NOTE: Failed pages will not reprint. Reprint the failed pages.4. Fuser Area JamNOTICE: The fuser area is hot. Take care when removing paper from the p

2.Remove the paper by gently pulling it toward you.3.Check that there is no other paper in the printer.4.Reinstall the toner cartridge and close the f

Rear View

Flex, fan, and straighten the paper before loading.Do not use creased, damp, or curled paper.Do not mix paper types in the paper tray.Use only recomme

LED PatternMeaning and Suggested Solution Your printer has some problems. If this problem occurs, contact your service representative. •A paper jam h

CheckSuggested SolutionsCheck thepower cord andthe powerswitch.Check the power source by plugging into another outlet.Make sure that is on.In Ready mo

•The front or top cover is not closed.•Paper is jammed.•No paper is loaded.•A toner cartridge is not installed or theinstalled toner cartridge is not

jamming.mode.An incorrect type of paper is being used.Use only paper that meets the specifications requiredby the printer. See "Paper Specificati

Clear general printing problems (see "Solving General Printing Problems" ).Install a new toner cartridge and check print quality (see "

GraybackgroundIf the amount of background shading becomes unacceptable:•Change to lighter weight paper. See "Paper Specifications" .•Check t

Page skew•Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.•Check the paper type and quality. See "Paper Specifications" .•Ensure that the paper or

Black pages•The toner cartridge may not be installed properly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert.•The toner cartridge may be defective and need replac

Specifications Printer Specifications Paper Specifications Printer SpecificationsItemSpecifications and DescriptionPrint SpeedUp to 14 ppm in A4 (15

Operator Panel Button FunctionsThe operator panel on the top right side of your printer has two LEDs and one button.LEDs

Paper SpecificationsOverviewYour printer accepts a variety of print materials, such as cut-sheet paper (including up to 100 percentrecycled-fiber cont

•60 to 90 g/m²ond(16 to 24 lb) for the paper tray•60 to 163 g/m² bond(16 to 43 lb) formanual feed mode• 150 sheets of 75 g/m² bond (20 lb) paper for

1 sheet of paper for manual feed mode(216 x 279mm)120 to 150 g/m² bondA48.3 x 11.7 in.(210 x 297mm)TransparenciesLetter 8.5 x 11 in.(216 x 279mm)138 t

SymptomProblemwith PaperSolutionPoor printquality ortoneradhesion,problems withfeedingToo moist,too rough,too smooth,orembossed;faulty paperlotTry ano

CategorySpecificationsAcid Content5.5~8.0 pHCaliper0.094~0.18 mm (3.0~7.0 mils)Curl in ReamFlat within 0.02 in (5 mm)Cut Edge ConditionsCut with sharp

The air should not be too dry or too humid.The best way to store an opened ream of paper is to rewrap it tightly in its moisture-proof wrapping. Ifthe

Regulatory NoticesElectromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted alongpower or signal leads, that e

Most Dell printers are classified for Class B environments. However, the inclusion of certain options canchange the rating of some configurations to C

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a ci

EN 55022 - "Information Technology Equipment - Radio Disturbance Characteristics - Limits andMethods of Measurement."EN 55024 - "Inform

LEDDescriptionThe operator panel LEDs signify different things, depending on their sequence. LEDs thatare off, on, and/or blinking indicate printer co

The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit (a 3-prong socket). Allequipment that works together (computer, moni

BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)If you find a or mark on the regulatory label on the bottom, side, or back panel of yourPrinter, the following section is

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and recycling of products, components, and/or materials.For more information about recycling programs in the U.S., see www.dell.com/environment.