Dell Workgroup Laser Printer S2500/S2500n User Manual

www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comDell™ Workgroup Laser Printer S2500Owner’s ManualLook Inside For:• Setting Up Your Printer

10 Contents12 AppendixContacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Limited Warranties and Return Policy . . . . . . . . .

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

Appendix 101Poland (Warsaw)International Access Code: 011Country Code: 48City Code: 22Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: [email protected]

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

Appendix 103Switzerland (Geneva)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 41City Code: 22Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: [email protected]

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

Appendix 105Limited Warranties and Return PolicyDell-branded hardware products purchased in the U.S. or Canada come with either a 90-day, one-year, tw

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

Appendix 107When you contact us, we will issue a Return Material Authorization Number for you to include with your return. You must return the product

108 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 no

Appendix 109• Reconditioned or Refurbished Dell-Branded Hardware Products and Parts — All reconditioned or refurbished Dell-branded server and storage

1SECTION 1Unpack the printer

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

Appendix 111What do I do if I need warranty service? Before the warranty expires, please call us at the relevant number listed in the following table.

112 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 p

Appendix 113If you do not have Internet access, call Dell at 1-800-847-4096 (Home Consumer customers) or 1-800-326-9463 (Corporate Commercial or Gover

114 Appendixwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comDell-Branded Peripheral ProductsDell does provide a limited warranty for new Dell-branded peripher

Appendix 115Making a ClaimClaims must be made in Latin America or the Caribbean by contacting the Dell point of sale within the guarantee period. The

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

Appendix 117Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty (Latin America Only)Dell Computer Corporation warrants to the original purchaser of genuine Dell

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

Appendix 119Limited WarrantyDell warrants that the Software disks will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for ninety (

12 Unpack the printerwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com NOTICE: Allow at least 7.62 cm (3 in.) clearance on the right side of the printer for th

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

Index 121IndexAattaching an overlay, 18attaching the printerdirectly to the network (no queue), 60directly to the network (queue), 76locally, 67Cconne

122 IndexPpaper rest, 17parallel cable, connecting, 42, 67positioning the printer, 16print server TCP/IP setup utility, using, 58printermemory, 19pape

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2SECTION 2Install the optional drawer

14 Install the optional drawerwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com CAUTION: If you are adding an optional drawer sometime after setting up the pri

3SECTION 3Prepare the printerPositioning the printerRaising the paper restAttaching an operator panel overlay

16 Prepare the printerwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comPositioning the printerOnce you have selected a location and positioned an optional draw

Prepare the printer 17Raising the paper restThe paper rest holds printed jobs at an angle to keep them from sliding out of the output bin. Pull the pa

18 Prepare the printerwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comAttaching an operator panel overlayIf English is not your preferred language and your pr

4SECTION 4Install optional memory cardsRemoving the side coverRemoving the shieldInstalling a memory cardReattaching the shieldReattaching the side co

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 Install optional memory cardswww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com CAUTION: If you are installing memory cards sometime after setting up the pri

Install optional memory cards 213 Slide the side cover off of the back of the printer as you swing it out to remove it.4 Set the cover aside.TabTab

22 Install optional memory cardswww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comRemoving the shield1 Loosen the six screws.Do not remove them completely.2 Sli

Install optional memory cards 23Installing a memory cardFollow the instructions in this section to install either a printer memory card or a flash mem

24 Install optional memory cardswww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comReattaching the shieldAfter installing your memory cards, you must reattach th

Install optional memory cards 25Reattaching the side cover1 Align the three rear tabs on the side cover with the corresponding slots on the printer.2

26 Install optional memory cardswww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com

5SECTION 5Install printer suppliesRemoving the packagingInstalling the print cartridge

28 Install printer supplieswww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comRemoving the packaging1 Open the upper front door.2 Grasp the print cartridge by th

Install printer supplies 293 Remove the packaging material from the cartridge.Retain the packaging material. NOTICE: Do not touch the photoconductor d

www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comDell™ Workgroup Laser Printer S2500Accessing your User’s GuideTo access your Dell Workgroup Laser Printer S250

30 Install printer supplieswww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comInstalling the print cartridge1 Hold the print cartridge by the handle and gently s

6SECTION 6Load paperLoading the traysLoading the multipurpose feeder

32 Load paperwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comYour printer has a standard tray with a capacity of 250 sheets. You can increase the total printe

Load paper 33Loading the traysFollow these instructions to load the standard tray and any optional tray.1 Remove the tray. NOTE: The length guide on a

34 Load paperwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com3 Press the metal plate down. NOTE: For any tray but the optional 500-sheet tray, the length guid

Load paper 356 Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them.Do not fold or crease the print media. Straighten the edges of the sta

36 Load paperwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com9 Squeeze the width guide tab and the width guide together, and then slide the guide to the edge

Load paper 37Loading the multipurpose feederThe multipurpose feeder can be used in two ways:• You can load a single type and size of print media such

38 Load paperwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com3 Unfold the extension.4 Slide the width guide all the way to the right.5 Flex the sheets back an

Load paper 396 Place the print media against the left side of the multipurpose feeder, with the print side up and facing into the multipurpose feeder.

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

40 Load paperwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com

7SECTION 7Setting up for local printingTurning on the printerSoftware overviewInstalling printer drivers

42 Setting up for local printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comA local printer is a printer attached to your computer using a USB or parallel

Setting up for local printing 43Turning on the printer1 Plug one end of the printer power cord into the socket at the back of the printer and the othe

44 Setting up for local printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comNOTE: If you purchased your printer and computer separately, you must use the

Setting up for local printing 45b Enter your Dell printer Service Tag number in the field provided.Your Service Tag number is located on your printer.

46 Setting up for local printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comDriver ProfilerUse the Driver Profiler to create driver profiles that contain

Setting up for local printing 47You need to complete Microsoft’s Plug and Play before installing the custom driver from your Drivers and Utilities CD.

48 Setting up for local printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comUsing Windows 2000 with a USB or parallel cableWhen you attached the cable and

Setting up for local printing 49Using Windows Me with a USB or parallel cable NOTE: Depending on the software and printers already installed on your c

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

50 Setting up for local printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com5 Use the default printer name (for example, Dell Laser Printer S2500) or type

Setting up for local printing 51Using Windows 98 with a USB or parallel cable NOTE: Depending on the software and printers already installed on your c

52 Setting up for local printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com9 Highlight the driver, and then select to install the updated driver (recomme

Setting up for local printing 532 Browse to the location of the printer driver on the Drivers and Utilities CD, and then click OK.Use the following ta

54 Setting up for local printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com13 Click OK again.All the necessary files are installed on your computer.14 La

8SECTION 8Setting up for network printingSoftware overviewDell Printer Configuration Web ToolConnecting the printer to the network

56 Setting up for network printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comSoftware overviewUse the Drivers and Utilities CD that came with your printe

Setting up for network printing 57Printing Status windowThe Printing Status window displays the status of the printer (Printer Ready, Printer Offline,

58 Setting up for network printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comPrint Server TCP/IP Setup UtilityThe Print Server TCP/IP Setup Utility lets

Setting up for network printing 59Driver ProfilerUse the Driver Profiler to create driver profiles that contain custom driver settings. A driver profi

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60 Setting up for network printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comAttaching directly to the network (no queue)If you are sharing your network

Setting up for network printing 613 Plug one end of the printer power cord into the socket at the back of the printer and the other end into a properl

62 Setting up for network printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comAssign an IP addressRecommended methodIf the printer is connected to a netwo

Setting up for network printing 63The network setup page provides the hardware address of the printer. Use the numbers as shown in the following examp

64 Setting up for network printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com2 Configure the BOOTP server. Edit the BOOTP configuration file (normally /e

Setting up for network printing 65Use dynamic RARP server and telnetRARP (Reverse Address Resolution Protocol) is another internet protocol that lets

66 Setting up for network printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comVerify the IP settings1 Press and release the Continue button on the operato

Setting up for network printing 6714 Click Finish to exit.Now all of the clients connected to this printer can select this printer to print their jobs

68 Setting up for network printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com• A USB port requires a USB cable. Be sure to match the USB symbol on the ca

Setting up for network printing 69Complete Microsoft Plug and Play WizardWhen you turned on the printer and server, the Found New Hardware Wizard scre

Contents 7ContentsAccessing your User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CAUTION: Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

70 Setting up for network printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com4 Browse to the location of the printer driver on the Drivers and Utilities

Setting up for network printing 715 Click Next to install the printer driver.6 Click Next to complete installation.7 Use the default printer name (for

72 Setting up for network printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comUsing Windows 98 with a USB or parallel cable NOTE: Depending on the softwar

Setting up for network printing 739 Highlight the driver, and then select to install the updated driver (recommended).10 Click Next.11 Click Next to c

74 Setting up for network printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com3 Highlight the appropriate driver, and then click Finish. The Add Printer W

Setting up for network printing 756 Click Next.7 Make sure “Choose an existing port for the printer connection” is selected.8 Select the port that cor

76 Setting up for network printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comAttaching directly to the network (queue)If you are using a Microsoft or Nov

Setting up for network printing 773 Plug one end of the printer power cord into the socket at the back of the printer and the other end into a properl

78 Setting up for network printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comVerify the IP settings1 Look under the “TCP/IP” heading on the network setup

Setting up for network printing 79Install printer drivers for all clientsIf you are connecting clients to the server, run the Drivers and Utilities CD

8 Contents5 Install printer suppliesRemoving the packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Installing the print cartridge . . . . . . .

80 Setting up for network printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com

9SECTION 9Setting up for shared printingPoint and printPeer-to-peer

82 Setting up for shared printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comYou can share your new printer on the network using the Drivers and Utilities

Setting up for shared printing 83Point and printThis method is usually the best use of system resources. The server handles driver modifications and p

84 Setting up for shared printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comPeer-to-peerIf you use the peer-to-peer method, the printer driver is fully i

10SECTION 10Configure paper traysDell Workgroup Laser Printer S2500Dell Workgroup Laser Printer S2500n

86 Configure paper trayswww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comDell Workgroup Laser Printer S25001 Launch the Dell Local Printer Setup Utility (Start

Configure paper trays 87b Click Add.c Click OK, and then close the Printers folder.If Update Now is unavailable, follow these steps:a In the Options l

88 Configure paper trayswww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com12 Update your driver by following the instructions in the table.If Update is unavaila

11SECTION 11Verify printer setupPrinting a menu settings page

Contents 9Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Status Monitor Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Pri

90 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 913 Update your driver by following the instructions in the table. If the printer is on the network, update the driver for each c

92 Verify printer setupwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comRestoring factory defaultsYou can make changes to printer settings or values by using t

12SECTION 12AppendixContacting DellLimited Warranties and Return PolicyDell Computer Corporation Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited WarrantiesDell Softw

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

Appendix 95Canada (North York, Ontario)International Access Code: 011Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatusAutoTech (automated technical support) to

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

Appendix 97Germany (Langen)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 49City Code: 6103Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: tech_support_central_euro

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

Appendix 99Latin America Customer Technical Support (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)512 728-4093Customer Service (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512 728-3619Fax (Techn