Dell P1500 Personal Mono Laser Printer User Manual

www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comDell™ Personal Laser Printer P1500Owner’s ManualLook Inside For:• Setting up Your printer• Loading Paper• Unde

10 Contents5 Load paperLoading tray 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Loading the optional 250-sheet tray . . . . . . . . .

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Contents 118 Verify printer setupPrinting a menu settings page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 669 AppendixContacting Dell . . . . . . . . . .

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1SECTION 1Unpack the printerAttaching an operator panel overlay

14 Unpack the printerwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com1 Select a location for your printer.• Leave enough room to open the printer cover, outpu

Unpack the printer 15Attaching an operator panel overlayIf you have a non-English operator panel overlay in your printer box and want to use it, peel

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2SECTION 2Install printer suppliesInstalling the print cartridge

18 Install printer supplieswww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comInstalling the print cartridgeRemoving toner cartridge packaging1 Use the finger ta

Install printer supplies 194 Pull off the plastic piece attached to the ends of the toner cartridge.Discard the plastic piece, foam and paper. NOTE: D

www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comOrder toner cartridgesDell™ toner cartridges are available only through Dell. You can order toner cartridges o

20 Install printer supplieswww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com6 Insert the toner cartridge:a Align the colored arrows on either side of the cartr

3SECTION 3Install the optional 250-sheet drawer

22 Install the optional 250-sheet drawerwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comTo increase paper capacity, you can purchase the optional 250-sheet dr

Install the optional 250-sheet drawer 234 Align the printer with the front of the base and place it on top of the base.Make sure the base is firmly in

24 Install the optional 250-sheet drawerwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com5 Insert the tray.When you complete setting up the printer, print a me

4SECTION 4Install optional memory cardsRemoving the printer side coverRemoving the system board shieldInstalling a memory cardReinstalling the system

26 Install optional memory cardswww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comYou can customize your printer memory capacity and connectivity by adding opti

Install optional memory cards 272 Firmly push in the two oval tabs as you pull open the side cover.3 Gently pull off the cover and set it aside.

28 Install optional memory cardswww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comRemoving the system board shieldUse a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the

Install optional memory cards 293 Lift the system board shield up over the screws, slide it toward the front of the printer, and set it aside.Installi

www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comDell™ Personal Laser Printer P1500Use this feature: When you want to:Tray 1 Load up to 150 sheets of paper or

30 Install optional memory cardswww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com2 Unpack the printer memory card.Avoid touching the connection points along th

Install optional memory cards 31Reinstalling the system board shield1 Align the shield over the bottom screws, slide it toward the back of the printer

32 Install optional memory cardswww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com2 Tighten screws #2, #3, and #4, and reattach screw #1 to keep the shield in p

5SECTION 5Load paperLoading tray 1Loading the optional 250-sheet trayLoading the manual feed

34 Load paperwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comYour printer has two standard paper sources: tray 1, which holds up to 150 sheets of plain paper,

Load paper 35The following table lists page numbers where you can find loading instructions for each tray.Source Capacity (sheets)Paper sizes supporte

36 Load paperwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comLoading tray 1Use tray 1, which is behind the manual feed, to feed paper and specialty media.Tray

Load paper 373 If loading:• letterhead paper, insert letterhead with the top of the page pointing down, facing you

38 Load paperwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com• envelopes, insert them vertically, flap side down with the stamp area in the top left cornerTo

Load paper 394 Slide the paper guides against the edges of the paper or envelopes. NOTE: Do not forget to select the paper type and paper size from yo

Accessing your User’s GuideTo access your User’s Guide, click Start → Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Laser Printer P1500 →User’s Guide.Use this featu

40 Load paperwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com7 Open the front output door for a straight-through paper path if you are printing on specialty m

Load paper 412 Make sure the metal plate is pressed down before inserting the tray into the printer.After the tray is inserted, the metal plate spring

42 Load paperwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com4 Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, fan the sheets on all four sides, and flex them

Load paper 436 Make sure the paper is under both corner bucklers and lying flat in the tray. NOTE: When you load the tray, do not exceed the maximum s

44 Load paperwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com7 Slide the paper guides flush against the edges of the paper.8 Reinstall the tray, making sure i

Load paper 45Loading the manual feedUse the manual feed to feed media, one sheet at a time, into your printer. If you experience problems feeding enve

46 Load paperwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comTo reduce paper jams, do not use envelopes that:– Have excessive curl– Are stuck together– Are da

6SECTION 6Connect your printerAttaching a cableTurning on the printerSoftware overviewInstalling printer driversSharing your printer

48 Connect your printerwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comAttaching a cable NOTE: Before you connect your printer to your computer, you must firs

Connect your printer 49If you are using a parallel cable, snap down the clips on the printer to secure the parallel cable.Turning on the printer1 Plug

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

50 Connect your printerwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com2 Turn on the printer.All operator panel lights cycle (each light blinks, from top to b

Connect your printer 51Status MonitorThe Status Monitor alerts you when an error or warning occurs, for example, when the top cover is open or toner i

52 Connect your printerwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comDell Local Printer Setup UtilityUse the Dell Local Printer Setup Utility to change and

Connect your printer 53For Windows XP:1 Click Start → Αll Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Laser Printer P1500.2 Select Dell Printer Software Uninstall

54 Connect your printerwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comIf you purchased your Dell printer separatelyTo obtain all the features described in th

Connect your printer 557 When the Dell Drivers and Utilities screen appears, click Install to install the additional software for your printer.When al

56 Connect your printerwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comUsing Windows Me with a USB or parallel cable NOTE: Depending on the software and print

Connect your printer 577 Click Finish to complete the installation and close the wizard. You are now ready to print.8 Launch the Drivers and Utilities

58 Connect your printerwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com2 Select Search for the best driver for your device (recommended), and then click Next.

Connect your printer 5917 Select SETUP.EXE, and then click OK to launch the Dell Drivers and Utilities CD.18 When the Dell Drivers and Utilities scree

60 Connect your printerwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comTo find out the computer name, browse Network Neighborhood. Find the name of the comput

7SECTION 7Configure paper traysType and size settings

62 Configure paper trayswww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comType and size settingsSet the driver and Dell Local Printer Setup Utility to the type

Configure paper trays 63If Update is unavailable, follow these steps:a In the Available Options list, click 250-sheet tray or 500-sheet tray. b Click

64 Configure paper trayswww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com

8SECTION 8Verify printer setupPrinting a menu settings page

66 Verify printer setupwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comPrinting a menu settings page Print a menu settings page for a list of current printer

Verify printer setup 673 Update your driver by following the instructions in the table. If the printer is on the network, update the driver for each c

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9SECTION 9AppendixContacting DellLimited Warranties and Return PolicyDell Computer Corporation Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited WarrantiesDell Softwar

7 CAUTION: Safety instructions• Your product uses a laser. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those spec

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

Contents 9ContentsAccessing your User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4FCC emissions information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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 97IndexAA4, loading, 37, 41, 45A5, loading, 37, 42, 45attaching an overlay, 15BB5, loading, 37, 42, 45Ccables, power, 49card stock, loading, 37D

Index 98printing status window, using, 51printing, menu settings page, 66Rreinstalling, metal shield, 31Ssafety information, 7sharing the printer, 59s