Dell M5200 Medium Workgroup Mono Laser Printer User Manual

www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comDell™ Workgroup Laser Printer M5200Owner’s ManualLook Inside For:• Network Printing• Installing Printer Driver

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1SECTION 1Set up for network printingSelecting your printer network setupAttaching locally to a print serverAttaching directly to the network (print s

12 Set up for network printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comSelecting your printer network setupDetermine your network setup from the three

Set up for network printing 13Attaching locally to a print serverIf you are connecting the printer to a print server with a USB cable and want to shar

14 Set up for network printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com4 Click Finish when the software is installed.5 Go to “Set up the queue on the p

Set up for network printing 154 Select your printer and driver from the list on the screen, and then click OK. Use the following table to identify the

16 Set up for network printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comUsing Windows 98 NOTE: Depending on the software and printers already installed

Set up for network printing 1712 Use the default printer name (for example, Dell Laser Printer M5200) or type a unique name for your printer, and then

18 Set up for network printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com5 Select whether or not to use this printer as the default printer.6 Click Next.

Set up for network printing 197 Choose the port that corresponds to the hardware port you used when you connected the printer to the print server (or

Order toner cartridgesDell™ toner cartridges are available only through Dell. You can order toner cartridges online at www.dell.com/supplies or by pho

20 Set up for network printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comAttaching directly to the network (print server)If your print server is in one l

Set up for network printing 21Set up the queue on the print server1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD, and then click Next. 2 Click Install the prin

22 Set up for network printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comInstall printer drivers on one or more remote client computersIf you are connect

Set up for network printing 23Attaching directly to the network (no print server)If you are sharing your network printer in a small workgroup environm

24 Set up for network printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comAn IP Address is a unique string of numbers consisting of four (4) Octets, each

Set up for network printing 2517 Repeat steps 10 through 13 to set each Octet for Gateway.A Static IP Address has been assigned to the printer. You ca

26 Set up for network printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comInstall printer drivers on one client computer1 From the client computer, insert

2SECTION 2Install optional memory cardsAccessing the printer system boardInstalling printer memoryReplacing the shield

28 Install optional memory cardswww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comYou can increase printer memory capacity and connectivity by purchasing additi

Install optional memory cards 293 Press down on the side door latches and open the side door.4 Use a small Phillips screwdriver to loosen, but not rem

www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comDell™ Workgroup Laser Printer M5200If you purchased additional options, for example, paper trays, a duplex uni

30 Install optional memory cardswww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com5 Use the tabs to slide the shield up until the top three screws fit into the

Install optional memory cards 31Installing printer memory NOTICE: Electronic components can be damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on

32 Install optional memory cardswww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com2 Open both latches on the connector completely.3 Align the notches on the mem

Install optional memory cards 334 Push the memory card straight into the connector until it snaps into place. Make sure each latch fits over the notch

34 Install optional memory cardswww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comReplacing the shieldFollow these steps to reattach the shield and close the do

3SECTION 3Set up for local printingInstalling printer drivers

36 Set up for local printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comA local printer is a printer attached to your computer using a USB cable. If your

Set up for local printing 37Using Windows XP NOTE: Business versions of Windows XP require that you have administrative access to install printer driv

38 Set up for local printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comUsing Windows 2000When you attached the cable and turned on the printer and comput

Set up for local printing 39Using Windows Me NOTE: Depending on the software and printers already installed on your computer, your screens may vary f

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates

40 Set up for local printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com5 Click Next to install the printer driver.6 Click Next to complete installation.7

Set up for local printing 41Using Windows 98 NOTE: Depending on the software and printers already installed on your computer, your screens may vary f

42 Set up for local printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com12 Use the default printer name (for example, Dell Laser Printer M5200) or type a

Set up for local printing 43Use the following table to identify the driver for your language.3 Highlight the appropriate driver, and then click Finish

44 Set up for local printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com16 When the Dell Drivers and Utilities screen appears, click Install the printer f

4SECTION 4Load paperLoading paper and transparenciesLoading envelopes

46 Load paperwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comLoading paper and transparenciesIn the standard trayLoad the print media you use for the majority

Load paper 473 Squeeze the length guide lever and slide the length guide to the correct position for the size of print media you are loading.Before lo

48 Load paperwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com5 Squeeze the width guide tab and the side of the guide together. Slide the width guide to the le

Load paper 49In the multipurpose feederThe multipurpose feeder can hold several sizes and types of print media, such as transparencies, postcards, not

Contents 5Contents1 Set up for network printingSelecting your printer network setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Attaching locally to a print ser

50 Load paperwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com1 Push the lower release latch. The multipurpose feeder door drops open.2 Locate the metal bar in

Load paper 513 Slide the width guide to the far right.4 Load paper or transparencies with the left edge of the stack against the stack height limiter

52 Load paperwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com5 Gently slide the print media into the multipurpose feeder as far as it will go. Forcing the pri

Load paper 53Loading envelopesYou can load envelopes in the multipurpose feeder or the optional envelope feeder. If you purchased the optional envelop

54 Load paperwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comClosing the multipurpose feeder1 Remove print media from the multipurpose feeder.2 Push the metal

5SECTION 5Use your printerChanging the language on the operator panelUsing the operator panel to change printer settingsPrinting a jobCanceling a job

56 Use your printerwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comChanging the language on the operator panelTo display a different language on the operator

Use your printer 57Each menu item has a list of values for the menu item. A value can be:• A phrase or word to describe a setting• A numerical value t

58 Use your printerwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comWhen you select Restore:• No other button actions are available on the operator panel while

Use your printer 59Quality MenuPrint ResolutionToner DarknessPictureGradeSetup MenuPrinter LanguagePower SaverQuick StartResource SavePrint TimeoutWai

6 Contents3 Set up for local printingInstalling printer drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 Load paperLoading paper and transpare

60 Use your printerwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comPrinting a jobTo print a job from a typical Microsoft® Windows® application:1 Open the file

Use your printer 61Utilizing additional software toolsUse the Drivers and Utilities CD that came with your printer to install a combination of softwar

62 Use your printerwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comPrinting Status windowThe Printing Status window displays the status of the printer (Printe

Use your printer 632 Click Start → Programs → Dell.a Select Dell Printer Software Uninstall.b Select the components to uninstall, and then click Next.

64 Use your printerwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comReplacing the toner cartridge CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed belo

Use your printer 651 Press latch 1 to open the lower door. Press latch 2 to open the upper door.2 Grasp the toner cartridge by the handle and pull it

66 Use your printerwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com NOTICE: Do not touch the transfer roller..Installing the new toner cartridgeRemove the new

Use your printer 67 NOTICE: Do not touch the photoconductor drum on the underside of the toner cartridge.1 Gently shake the cartridge to distribute th

68 Use your printerwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com2 Align the arrows on either side of the toner cartridge with the corresponding arrows in t

6SECTION 6AppendixContacting DellLimited Warranties and Return PolicyDell Computer Corporation Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited WarrantiesDell Softwar

Contents 76 AppendixContacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Limited Warranties and Return Policy. . . . . . . . . . .

70 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comContacting DellTo contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites:• www.dell.com

Appendix 71Canada (North York, Ontario)International Access Code: 011Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatusAutoTech (automated technical support) to

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

Appendix 73Germany (Langen)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 49City Code: 6103Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: tech_support_central_euro

74 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comIreland (Cherrywood)International Access Code: 16Country Code: 353City Code: 1Website: support.euro

Appendix 75Latin America Customer Technical Support (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)512 728-4093Customer Service (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512 728-3619Fax (Techn

76 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comNetherlands (Amsterdam)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 31City Code: 20Website: support.e

Appendix 77Poland (Warsaw)International Access Code: 011Country Code: 48City Code: 22Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: [email protected]

78 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comSpain (Madrid)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 34City Code: 91Website: support.euro.dell.

Appendix 79Switzerland (Geneva)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 41City Code: 22Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: [email protected]

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

Appendix 81Limited Warranties and Return PolicyDell-branded hardware products purchased in the U.S. or Canada come with either a 90-day, one-year, two

82 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comWE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR FOR CONSEQU

Appendix 83When you contact us, we will issue a Return Material Authorization Number for you to include with your return. You must return the products

84 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comWhat do I do if I am not satisfied?We pride ourselves on our great customer service. If you are not

Appendix 85• Reconditioned or Refurbished Dell-Branded Hardware Products and Parts — All reconditioned or refurbished Dell-branded server and storage

86 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comTHIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM P

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 89If you do not have Internet access, call Dell at 1-800-847-4096 (Home Consumer customers) or 1-800-326-9463 (Corporate Commercial or Govern

9 CAUTION: SAFETY INFORMATIONUse 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.comDell-Branded Peripheral ProductsDell does provide a limited warranty for new Dell-branded periphera

Appendix 91Making a ClaimClaims must be made in Latin America or the Caribbean by contacting the Dell point of sale within the guarantee period. The e

92 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comDell Computer Corporation Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited WarrantiesThe following sections describ

Appendix 93Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty (Latin America Only)Dell Computer Corporation warrants to the original purchaser of genuine Dell-

94 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comDell Software License AgreementThis is a legal agreement between you, the user, and Dell Products,

Appendix 95Limited WarrantyDell warrants that the Software disks will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for ninety (9

96 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comU.S. Government Restricted RightsThe software and documentation are "commercial items" as

Index 97IndexAattaching the printerdirectly to the network (no queue), 23directly to the network (queue), 20locally, 13Ccanceling a job, 60changing pr

98 IndexOoperator panelchanging printer settings, 56changing the language, 56disable menus, 58restoring factory default settings, 57ordering supplies,