Dell 5100cn User Manual

www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comDell™ Laser Printer 5100cnOwner’s ManualLook Inside For:• Loading Paper• Setting Up for Local and Network Prin

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Loading Paper1Section 1Loading PaperLoading the Standard TrayLoading the Multipurpose FeederLoading Envelopes

12 Loading Paperwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comLoading the Standard TrayLoad the print media used for the majority of your print jobs in the

Loading Paper 133.Squeeze the length guide and slide it to the edge of the tray.4.Before loading the print media, flex the sheets back and forth, and

14 Loading Paperwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com6.Slide the width guides and length guide until they rest lightly against the edge of the prin

Loading Paper 15Loading the Multipurpose FeederIn addition to plain paper, the multipurpose feeder can use various other sizes and types of print medi

16 Loading Paperwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com3.Insert all media face down and top edge first into the multipurpose feeder. For more informa

Loading Paper 17Loading EnvelopesTo load envelopes that are under 8.66 inches (220 mm) in width in the multipurpose feeder, insert the envelopes eithe

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Setting Up for Local Printing2Section 2Setting Up for Local PrintingInstalling Printer Drivers

Order Printer SuppliesDell™ Printer Supplies are available only through Dell. You can order Printer Supplies online atwww.dell.com/supplies or by phon

20 Setting Up for Local Printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comA local printer is a printer attached to your computer or a print server using

Setting Up for Local Printing 213.Click Personal Installation.4.On the Add Printer screen, select the port name from the Port Name combo box, and then

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Setting Up for Network Printing3Section 3Setting Up for Network PrintingNetwork Set-Up

24 Setting Up for Network Printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comNetwork Set-Up NOTE: To use this printer in a UNIX or Linux environment, yo

Setting Up for Network Printing 25Run the Installation Software1.Insert the Drivers and UtilitiesCD into your computer.2.The Drivers and UtilitiesCD s

26 Setting Up for Network Printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com12.Select the software and documentation you want to install. You can specif

Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh Computers4Section4Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh ComputersInstalling th

28 Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh Computerswww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comInstalling the AdobePS Printer Driver (Mac

Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh Computers 29 NOTE: When using AppleTalk, Installable Options are automatically set up. You do

3Dell™ Laser Printer 5100cnFor details on the optional 500-sheet tray module, 1000-sheet tray module, and other additional options, see the User'

30 Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh Computerswww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comSetting the Printer Driver (for LPR Connect

Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh Computers 31Installing the PPD File (Mac OS X) NOTE: The printer driver does not need to be in

32 Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh Computerswww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comWhen Using AppleTalk1.Select AppleTalk from

Using Your Printer5Section 5Using Your PrinterChanging Printer SettingsAdjusting the LanguagePrinting a JobCanceling a Job From the Printer Operator P

34 Using Your Printerwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comChanging Printer Settings NOTE: For detailed explanations of the menus, see the User’s G

Using Your Printer 35Initializing NVRAMYou can restore the original factory default menu settings by initializing NVRAM.1.Press Menu.2.Press until Co

36 Using Your Printerwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comAdjusting the LanguageTo display a different language on the operator panel:1.Press Menu.

Using Your Printer 37Canceling a Job From the Desktop1.Minimize all programs to reveal the desktop.2.Click Start → Printers and Faxes.A list of availa

38 Using Your Printerwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comDell Supplies Management SystemYou can launch the Dell Supplies Management System dialog

Maintenance6Section 6MaintenanceReplacing the Imaging DrumReplacing the Toner CartridgeReplacing the Transfer RollerReplacing the Fuser and Separator

4www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comNotes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of

40 Maintenancewww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comReplacing the Imaging Drum CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and

Maintenance 413.Grab the imaging drum by the handle, and pull it up and out. NOTICE: Please put the removed imaging drum on a flat even desk without

42 Maintenancewww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com NOTICE: Lowering the imaging drum into the printer without correctly aligning the rollers with

Maintenance 43Replacing the Toner Cartridge CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the "CAUTION: SAFETY INS

44 Maintenancewww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com3.Pull out the toner cartridge.Installing the New Toner Cartridge1.Select the new toner cartridg

Maintenance 452.Gently shake the cartridge to distribute the toner evenly.3.Align the toner cartridge with the corresponding cartridge carrier in the

46 Maintenancewww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com5.Pull the toner seal straight up to remove it. NOTE: Pull the toner seal straight up. Pulling

Maintenance 47Replacing the Transfer Roller CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the "CAUTION: SAFETY IN

48 Maintenancewww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comInstalling the New Transfer Roller 1.Unpack a new transfer roller and grip the tabs as shown.2.A

Maintenance 493.To lock the transfer roller into the printer, push down the tabs until you hear a click.4.Close the front cover.

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50 Maintenancewww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comReplacing the Fuser and Separator RollerTo avoid burns, do not replace the fuser immediately aft

Maintenance 513.Lift up the levers next to both ends of the fuser.4.Grip the knobs and gently lift the fuser out of the printer.

52 Maintenancewww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comInstalling the New Fuser1.Unpack a new fuser, grip the fuser by the knobs, align it with the slo

Maintenance 53Removing the Used Separator Roller NOTE: Remove any print jobs from the tray before pulling the tray out of the printer.1.Pull the tray

54 Maintenancewww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com3.Gently raise the separator roller assembly, and slide it to the left.Installing the New Separa

Maintenance 552.Close the separator roller cover.3.Replace the printer's tray into the printer.

56 Maintenancewww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comCleaning the Automatic Density Control (ADC) Sensor CAUTION: Before performing any of the follo

Maintenance 574.Gently wipe the automatic density control (ADC) sensor window with a clean dry cloth or cotton swab. NOTE: Do not allow anything har

58 Maintenancewww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com6.Align the arrow marks on the transfer roller to the marks on the printer, and gently push the

Maintenance 599.Turn on the printer.

6www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com5 Using Your Printer ... 33Changing Prin

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Appendix7Section 7AppendixTechnical AssistanceAutomated Order-Status ServiceContacting DellU.S. Terms and Conditions of SaleLimited Warranties and Ret

62 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comTechnical AssistanceIf you need help with a technical problem, Dell is ready to assist you.1.Call t

Appendix 63Contacting DellTo contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites:• www.dell.com•support.dell.com (technical support)•pr

64 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comAustralia (Sydney)International Access Code: 0011Country Code: 61City Code: 2E-mail (Australia): au

Appendix 65Bermuda General Support1-800-342-0671Bolivia General Supporttoll-free: 800-10-0238BrazilInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 55City C

66 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comChina (Xiamen)Country Code: 86City Code: 592Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cnTechnical

Appendix 67Czech Republic (Prague)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 420City Code: 2Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: [email protected]

68 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comFinland (Helsinki)International Access Code: 990Country Code: 358City Code: 9Website: support.euro.

Appendix 69Germany (Langen)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 49City Code: 6103Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: tech_support_central_euro

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70 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comHome and Small Business Division2969 3155India Technical Support1600 33 8045Sales1600 33 8044Irelan

Appendix 71Japan (Kawasaki)International Access Code: 001Country Code: 81City Code: 44Website: support.jp.dell.comTechnical Support (servers)toll-free

72 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comLatin America Customer Technical Support (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)512 728-4093Customer Service (Austi

Appendix 73MexicoInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 52Customer Technical Support001-877-384-8979or 001-877-269-3383Sales50-81-8800or 01-800-88

74 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comNorway (Lysaker)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 47Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail S

Appendix 75St. Lucia General Support1-800-882-1521St. Vincent and the Grenadines General Supporttoll-free: 1-877-270-4609Singapore (Singapore)Internat

76 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comSweden (Upplands Vasby)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 46City Code: 8Website: support.eu

Appendix 77Trinidad/Tobago General Support1-800-805-8035Turks and Caicos Islands General Supporttoll-free: 1-866-540-3355U.K. (Bracknell)International

78 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comU.S.A. (Austin, Texas)International Access Code: 011Country Code: 1Automated Order-Status Serviceto

Appendix 79U.S. Terms and Conditions of Sale These terms and conditions ("Agreement") apply to your purchase of computer systems and/or rela

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80 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com6.Return Policies; Exchanges. New and refurbished Product that you purchase directly from Dell (and

Appendix 8110.Applicable Law; Not For Resale or Export. You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the various states and of the

82 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comWhat is not covered by this limited warranty?This limited warranty does not cover: • Software, incl

Appendix 83• Other add-on hardware carries the longer of either a 1-year limited warranty for new parts and a 90-day limited warranty for reconditione

84 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com NOTE: Before you ship the product(s) to us, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) an

Appendix 85Total Satisfaction Return Policy (U.S. Only)We value our relationship with you and want to make sure that you are satisfied with your purch

86 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comWhat is not covered by this limited warranty?This limited warranty does not cover:• Software, inclu

Appendix 87What do I do if I need warranty service? Before the warranty expires, please call us at the relevant number listed in the following table.

88 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comWe will pay to ship the part to you if you use an address in Canada. Otherwise, we will ship the pa

Appendix 89To return products, you must call Dell Customer Service at 1-800-847-4096 to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. To expedite the

9 CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSUse the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system and working

90 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comMaking a ClaimClaims must be made in Latin America or the Caribbean by contacting the Dell point of

Appendix 91Dell Inc. Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited WarrantiesThe following sections describe the limited warranty for ink and Toner Cartridges for

92 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comIn order to obtain the necessary information to enable the replacement, call the appropriate toll-f

Appendix 93Dell™ Software License AgreementThis is a legal agreement between you, the user, and Dell Products, L.P (“Dell”). This agreement covers al

94 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comFOR THE SOFTWARE AND ALL ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS. This limited warranty gives you specific

Appendix 95broadcast, television, cellular services, radar, air-traffic control, pager, and Personal Communication Services (PCS). These licensed serv

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97IndexNumerics1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee , 89CCanceling a job , 36Changing printer settings from the operator panel , 34Connecting the pr

98www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comSoftware applicationsSoftware update , 38Status monitor , 37Toner re-order , 38Software update , 38Status mo