Dell 1130 Laser Mono Printer User Manual

Copyright Safety information About this user’s guide Features of your new product Introduction Getting started Network setup (Dell 1130n only) Basic

DriverHelpprinting. (See Using help.)DellwebsiteIf you have Internet access, you can get help, support, printer drivers, manuals, and order informatio

Features of your new productYour new machine is equipped with a number of special features that improve the quality of the documents you print.Special

Features by ModelsThe machine is designed to support all of your document needs from printing to more advanced networking solutions foryour business.F

IntroductionThis chapter gives you an overview of your machine:This chapter includes:Machine overviewControl panel overviewUnderstanding the control p

This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model.1Rear cover3USB port2Network Port[a]4Power receptacle[a] Dell 1130n only.Control

LED Status DescriptionJam ( )Orange On A paper jam has occurred. (See Clearing paper jams.)Online/Error()OffThe machine is off-line.Green OnThe machin

(Power button)This button must be used to turn the machine on/off.Turning on the machine1. Plug in the power cord.2. Press (power) on the control

Getting startedThis chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the USB connected machine and software.This chapter includes:Setting up

2. Unpack the machine and check all the enclosed items.3. Remove tape holding the machine.4. Install the toner cartridge.5. Load paper. (See Loadi

MB)Windows XP Intel® Pentium® III 933 MHz (Pentium IV 1 GHz) 128 MB (256MB)1.5 GBWindows Server®2003Intel® Pentium® III 933 MHz (Pentium IV 1 GHz) 128

Only use an USB cable shorter than 3 m (118 in. ).WindowsYou can install the machine software using the typical or custom method.The following steps b

If your machine is not connected to the computer, the following window will appear.After connecting the machine, click Next.If you don’t want to conne

Apple LaserWriter driver (only available when you use a machine which supports the PostScript driver) for printing on aMacintosh computer.1. Make sur

3. Insert the supplied software CD into your CD/DVD drive.The software CD will run automatically.If the software CD does not run automatically, click

If the software CD is secondary master and the location to mount is /mnt/cdrom,[root@localhost root]#mount -t iso9660 /dev/hdc /mnt/cdrom[root@localho

In case host computer requires User name and Password, fill in User ID and password of the hostcomputer account.5. Right click the printer icon you w

Network setup (Dell 1130n only)This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the network connected machine and software.This chapter

You must set up the network protocols on your machine to use it on your network. This chapter will show you how this isaccomplished.You can use networ

5. Enter the machine’s new information into the configuration window as follows. In a corporate intranet, you mayneed to have this information assigne

2. Insert the supplied software CD into your CD/DVD drive.The software CD should automatically run and an installation window appear.If the installati

adjustingtray sizebooklet printingbookletschange percentage of your documentcleaninginsideoutsidecleaning a machinecontrol panelconventionduplex print

If you do not see your printer on the list, click Update to refresh the list, or select Add TCP/IP Port to addyour printer to the network. To add the

10. After the installation is finished, click Quit.11. Open the Applications folder > Utilities > Print Setup Utility.For Mac OS X 10.5~10.6, o

1. Double-click the Unified Driver Configurator.2. Click Add Printer…3. The Add printer wizard window opens. Click Next.4. Select Network printer a

Enter the rest of address. (ex: 3FFE:10:88:194::AAAA. “A” is the hexadecimal 0 through 9, A through F.)6. Click the Apply button.Installing printer d

Basic setupAfter installation is complete, you may want to set the machine’s default settings. Refer to the next section if you would liketo set or ch

Setting the default tray and paperYou can select the tray and paper you would like to keep using for printing job.In the computerWindows1. Click the

For Dell 1130nYou change power save in Printer Settings Utility.1. You can launch it from the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Dell &

Media and trayThis chapter provides information on how to load print media into your machine.This chapter includes:Selecting print mediaChanging the t

The tray is preset to Letter or A4 size, depending on your country. To change the size, you need to adjust the paperguides.1. Support guide2. Paper

Do not push the paper width guide too far causing the media to warp.If you do not adjust the paper width guide, it may cause paper jams.Do not use a p

Tips on using the manual trayIf you select Manual Feeder for Source from your software application, you need to press (cancel button)each time you p

CardStock ●Labels ●Transparency ●Envelope ●Preprinted ●Cotton ●Recycled ● ●Archive ● ●( ●: supported, Blank: Not supported)The media types are shown i

When selecting envelopes, consider the following factors:Weight: The weight of the envelope paper should not exceed 90 g/m2 otherwise, jam may occur.C

To avoid fading, do not expose printed transparencies to prolonged sunlight.Ensure that transparencies are not wrinkled, curled, or have any torn edge

Letterhead/ Preprinted paper must be printed with heat-resistant ink that will not melt, vaporize, or releasehazardous emissions when subjected to the

PrintingThis chapter explains common printing tasks.This chapter includes:Printer driver featuresBasic printingOpening printing preferencesUsing helpU

Your Printing Preferences window that appears in this user’s guide may differ depending on the machine in use.However, the composition of the Printing

You can also access this window by simply double-clicking the machine icon ( ) in the Windows task bar.You can also cancel the current job by pressing

3. Click Add. When you save Presets, all current driver settings are saved.If you click Add, the Add button changes to Update button. Select more opt

6. Click the Paper tab, select the Size, Source, and Type.7. Click OK or Print until you exit the Print window.Printing postersThis feature allows yo

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We recommend not to print on both sides of the special media, such as labels, envelopes, or thick paper to printon both sides of paper. It may cause a

2. Click the Paper tab.3. Select the paper size you want from the Fit to Page.4. Select the Size, Source, and Type in Paper Options.5. Click OK or

4. Click OK or Print until you exit the Print window.Using overlayAn overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer hard disk drive (HDD) as a s

2. Select Edit in the Overlay drop down list.3. Select the overlay you want to delete from the Overlay List box.4. Click Delete.5. When a confirmi

For Windows Server 2008/Vista, select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers.For Windows 7, select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound

3. Type in the destination path and the file name, and then click OK.For example c:\Temp\file name.If you type in only the file name, the file is auto

Pages per Sheet: This option determines how many pages to be printed on one page. (See Printing multiplepages on one sheet of paper.)Layout Direction:

Printer SettingsPrinter Settings tab provides Toner Save Mode, Reprint When Jammed, and Power Save options. SelectPrinter Settings from the drop-down

3. Select the other options you want to use.4. Click Print, then the machine prints the selected the number of pages you want to print on one sheet

General: This option allows you to change the paper size, the paper type, and the orientation of the documents.It enables the duplex feature, adds sta

Safety informationThese warnings and precautions are included in order to prevent injury to you and others, as well as preventing anypotential damage

3. The Printer Properties window opens.The following five tabs display at the top of the window:General: This option allows you to change the printer

Management toolsThis chapter introduces management tools provided to help you make full use of your machine.This chapter includes:Introducing useful m

E-mail notification setupYou can receive emails about your machine’s status by setting this option. By setting information such as IP address,host nam

Status2Toner Level View the level of toner remaining in the toner cartridge(s).3OrderSuppliesOrder replacement toner cartridge(s) online.4Help me When

1. Printers Configuration2. Ports ConfigurationTo use the on screen help, click Help.3. After changing the configurations, click Exit to close the

1Switches to Printers configuration.2Shows all of the installed machine.3Shows the status, model name and URI of your machine.The printer control butt

1Shows all of the machine classes.2Shows the status of the class and the number of machines in the class.Refresh: Renews the classes list.Add Class: A

1Switches to Ports configuration.2Shows all of the available ports.3Shows the port type, device connected to the port, and status.Refresh: Renews the

MaintenanceThis chapter provides information for maintaining your machine and the toner cartridge.This chapter includes:Printing a machine reportUsing

During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the machine. This buildup can causeprint quality problems, such as

This could result in electric shock or fire.Call an electrician to change the electrical outlet, or thiscould result in electric shock.Be careful, the

6. Plug in the power cord and turn the machine on.Storing the toner cartridgeToner cartridges contain components that are sensitive to light, tempera

TroubleshootingThis chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error.This chapter includes:Redistributing tonerTips for avoi

5. Close the front cover. Ensure that the cover is securely closed.Tips for avoiding paper curls1. Open the rear cover.2. Pull down the pressure le

If a paper jam occurs, the LED on the control panel lights orange. Find and remove the jammed paper.To resume printing after clearing paper jams, yo

2. Open and close the front cover to resume printing.Inside the machineClick this link to open an animation about clearing a jam.The fuser area is ho

2. Gently pull the paper out of the output tray.If you do not see the jammed paper or if there is any resistance when you pull, stop and go to the nex

The following chart lists some conditions that may occur and the recommended solutions. Follow the suggested solutionsuntil the problem is corrected.

There is too much paper in the tray. Remove excess paper from the tray.The paper is too thick. Use only paper that meets the specifications required b

materials from the wrongpaper source.selected in the PrintingPreferences may beincorrect.found under the Paper tab within the Printing Preferences.Sel

If the entire page is light, the print resolution setting is too low or the tonersave mode is on. Adjust the print resolution and turn the toner save

The machine could fall, causing human injuryor machine damage.The machine should be connected to thepower level which is specified on the label.If you

Vertical repetitive defects If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page at even intervals:The toner cartridge may be damaged. If you st

The machine may require repair. Contact a service representative.Loose tonerClean the inside of the machine. (See Cleaning the inside.)Check the paper

The machinedoes not print.Check if the printer driver is installed in your system. Open Unified Driver Configurator and switchto the Printers tab in P

SuppliesThis chapter provides information on purchasing supplies and maintenance parts available for your machine.This chapter includes:How to purchas

3. Take a new toner cartridge out of its package.4. Remove the paper protecting the toner cartridge by pulling the packing tape.5. Locate the seali

8. Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is securely closed.

SpecificationsThis chapter guides you about this machine’s specifications.This chapter includes:Hardware specificationsEnvironmental specificationsEle

Ready modeDell 1130: Less than 45 WDell 1130n: Less than 60 WPower save modeDell 1130: Less than 4.5 WDell 1130n: Less than 6.5 WPower off mode Less t

(4.49 x 6.38inches)Thick paper Refer to the Plain paper section Refer to the Plainpaper section90 g/m2 (24 lbbond)90 g/m2 (24 lbbond)1 sheet stackingT

AppendixDell technical support policyTechnician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troublesh

About this user’s guideThis user’s guide provides information about basic understanding of the machine as well as detailed explanation on eachstep dur

GlossaryThe following glossary helps you get familiar with the product by understanding the terminologies commonly used withprinting as well as mentio

Control PanelA control panel is a flat, typically vertical, area where control or monitoring instruments are displayed. They aretypically found in fro

warranty period. For example, if the duty cycle is 48,000 pages per month assuming 20 working days, a printer limits2,400 pages a day.ECMError Correct

IEEEThe Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is an international non-profit, professional organization forthe advancement of techn

photographic images. It is the format used for storing and transmitting photographs on the World Wide Web.LDAPThe Lightweight Directory Access Protoco

Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) is a model developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)for communications. OSI offers a st

The sharpness of an image, measured in Dots Per Inch (DPI). The higher the dpi, the greater the resolution.SMBServer Message Block (SMB) is a network

USBUniversal Serial Bus (USB) is a standard that was developed by the USB Implementers Forum, Inc., to connectcomputers and peripherals. Unlike the pa