Dell 1125 Mono Laser MFP User Manual

Dell™LaserMulti-Function Printer 1125 User's Guide About Your Multi-Funtion PrinterFaxing Setting Up Your Printer

 l Check the paper type and quality. See Recommended Paper. l Ensure that the paper or other material is loaded correctly and the guides are not

The Status Monitor window shows the current status of the MFP. The following table shows the window contents and a brief description.Printer Settin

l To exit, click the Exit button at the bottom of the window. Directory Click New Contact to add a name and number to the directory list. Click Ne

 Other Settings Click the Other Settings tab to configure such items as the ring time, receive mode, redial delay and attempts, auto reduction, and

Click OK, and Apply to save any changes. Back to Contents Page 

Back to Contents Page  About Your Multi-Function Printer Dell™Multi-Function Printer 1125 User's Guide Unpacking Your Multi-Function Prin

a. The appearance of the power cord and the telephone line cord may differ according to your country's specifications. b. The Drivers and Uti

 Rear View  2.  3. Operator Panel Enables you to control the MFP.  4. Paper Output Tray Holds document job output.  5. Manual Feeder Enables

 Understanding The Operator Panel The operator panel is located at the front of the printer, adjacent to the scanner glass and appears.  The oper

Optical Character Recognition (OCR)  Scan Color Color Gray Black Quality 75 dpi draft 600 dpi 150 dpi 1200 (V) dpi 300 dpi  Original Size 8.5x11 in

Changing the Display Language To change the operator panel display language, follow these steps:  1. Press Scroll (<>) to select Setup and pr

 Fax Problems  Copying Problems  Scanning Problems  Condition  Suggested solutions The printer is not working, there is no display and the button

The printer supports both 12 and 24 hour time formats. To change the clock format:  1. Press Scroll (<>) to select Setup and press Select (P).

 2. Press Scroll (<>) to select Device Setup and press Select (P).  3. Press Scroll (<>) to select Toner Save and press Select (P).

 Common Windows Problems  Back to Contents Page  Condition Suggested solutions The scanner does not work. Make sure that you place the document to

Back to Contents Page  Specifications Dell™Multi-Function Printer 1125 User's Guide Physical Specifications Printer Specifications 

Scanner SpecificationsCopier SpecificationsFacsimile Specifications Item  Description Technology CIS Resolution 600 dpi Scan Modes Mono, grayscal

Paper Specifications   Print Media Sizes and Support  Print Media Supported Receive Forward to Fax Yes Broadcast Fax Support Yes Stamped Received

 Print Media Types and Weights Print Media Guidelines Print media refers to paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. Your printer

Curl Curl is the tendency of print media to curve at its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl usually occurs after the paper

l Always use new, undamaged paper l Before loading paper, know the recommended print side of the paper you are using. This information is usually i

 Selecting Transparencies The printer is designed to print directly on transparencies manufactured for use in laser printers. Print quality and dur

Back to Contents Page Dell™Multi-Function Printer 1125 User's Guide Order Toner Cartridges Order Toner Cartridges Dell™tonercartridge

Card Stock Card stock is single ply, and has a large array of properties, such as the moisture content, thickness, and texture, that can significantly

 Print Media Types and Weights Back to Contents Page  Print Media Paper Tray Bypass Tray Standard Output Tray Paper Y Y Y Card Stock N Y Y Transpar

Back to Contents Page  Maintenance Dell™Multi-Function Printer 1125 User's Guide Clearing the Memory Cleaning Your Multi-Function Prin

 Cleaning the Interior Paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer and cause print quality problems, such as smearing or ton

 6. Insert the drum cartridge into the printer, using the guiding slots to correctly position the drum. Slide the drum cartridge into the printer unt

 4. Close the document cover. Maintaining the Toner Cartridge  Storing the Toner Cartridge Store the toner cartridge in the original packagi

 2. Remove the Drum Cartridge by pulling the green handle toward the front of the printer.  3. Hold the drum cartridge in one hand and push the

 7. Close the front cover. Ensure that the cover closes securely. Maintaining the Drum Cartridge The drum cartridge has a standard life of a

If the test pattern produced appears similar to the images below, the drum may need replacing.  7. If the test is acceptable, press Select (P) to

 2. Remove the Drum Cartridge by pulling the green handle toward the front of the printer.  3. Hold the drum cartridge in one hand and push th

Back to Contents Page  Troubleshooting Dell™Multi-Function Printer 1125 User's Guide Clearing Jams in the ADF Clearing Jams in the Pap

 6. Close the front cover. Ensure that the cover closes securely. Once the drum cartridge is installed, reset the drum counter as described below

2. Position one hand on the top of the printer and then with your other hand, pull firmly from the right side of the paper tray in the direction of th

Toner cartridges are available through the Dell Toners Reorder Program icon installed on the desktop as part of the initial software installation. Dou

Back to Contents Page  Setting Up Your Printer Dell™Multi-Function Printer 1125 User's Guide Installing the Paper Tray and Paper Output T

 Paper Output Tray Installation  1. Remove all packaging from the paper output tray and discard.  2. Align the tabs on the paper support wit

Connecting the Printer Cable The printer supports connection as a local printer serving a local computer.  Connecting the Printer Locally A local pr

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Back to Contents Page  Paper Handling Dell™Multi-Function Printer 1125 User's Guide Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray Using the By

To load longer than standard paper (e.g. Legal):  1. Press the guide lock and slide the paper length guide out completely to extend the paper tra

5. Replace the paper tray cover.  6. Set the paper type and size. See Setting the Paper Type and Setting the Paper Size. To load paper smaller

To avoid tearing the paper, pull the jammed paper out gently and slowly. Follow the steps below to clear jams.   Paper Feed Jam  1. Open and close

Using the Bypass Tray The bypass tray is located on top of the paper tray and is used to print transparencies, labels, envelopes or postcards in add

l Transparencies - load them with the print side up and the top with the adhesive strip entering the printer first l Labels - load labels with

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Back to Contents Page  Printing Dell™Multi-Function Printer 1125 User's Guide About Sharing the Printer on a Network Setting Up the Lo

4. Check the A network printer... radio button and click Next.  5. Check the Connect to this printer (or to... radio button and type the printer n

 1. Open the document to print.  2. Select Print from the File drop down menu. The Print window is displayed. The basic print settings are s

 3. Select the print job to cancel by clicking it and then, from the Document drop down menu, click Cancel. Your printer finishes printing the p

The following table describes the properties and functions on the Layout tab.  Paper Tab Use the following options to set the paper handling needs

 Graphics Tab Use the following graphic options to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs. Click the Graphics tab to display the p

Overlays Tab The Overlays tab contains options for overlay function and selection. Overlays are often used to take the place of preprinted forms and l

 3. If you cannot see the paper in the output tray or the paper does not move when pulled, open the rear cover.  4. Pull the jammed paper ou

Quick help is accessed by clicking the button in the window frame and then clicking the item you need help with. This information is not as detail

 3. The available range is 25 through 400%. Values less than 100 reduce the image and values greater than 100 magnify the image. In the example

You can automatically print a document for the purpose of creating a booklet by selecting the Booklet printing option from the Layout Options Panel. T

 3. Click the Paper tab and select the paper source, size, and type.  4. Click OK to return to the software print screen.  5. Click OK t

The following table describes the available Text String watermark options. Once all the relevant selections have been made, click Add to return to t

Using Overlays  What is an Overlay? An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer hard disk drive (HDD) as a special file format that c

 1. Create or open the document you want to print with an overlay.  2. From your software application, access the printer properties.  3. Fro

Back to Contents Page  Copying Dell™Multi-Function Printer 1125 User's Guide Loading Paper for Copying Selecting a Paper Tray Prepa

Using the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) To load the document in the ADF:  1. Place the document(s) face up on the ADF with the top edge of the docu

For detailed guidelines for preparing an original document, see Preparing a Document.  3. Close the scanner cover. Making Copies  1. Load th

 3. Replace the toner cartridge and close the front cover. Printing automatically resumes.  Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams By selecting the corr

3. Enter the required value using the number keypad and press Select(P).  Zoom You can reduce or enlarge the size of a copied image, from 25 percen

l 2-Up: Combines two original one-sided documents on to one sheet of paper. See 2-Up. l Collation: Enabling Collation creates multiple copies of mu

 4. Press Scroll (<>) to select 2-Up and press Select (P).  5. If necessary, customize the copy settings including number of copies, cont

 Copying Using the Dell MFP Center The Dell MFP Center makes it easy for you to access all copy functions from one central location.  1. Load the d

Back to Contents Page  Scanning Dell™Multi-Function Printer 1125 User's Guide Scanning Overview Using Dell MFP Center Scanning From

 3. Click the SCAN button.  4. Choose your scanning preferences and click Preview Now to see how your preferences affect the picture.  5. C

For more information on loading a document, see Loading an Original Document.  2. Open the Scanners and Cameras utility in the Control Panel. l In

 General Settings This section of the dialog window provides a description of the scanner source settings.  Paper Select the scan media source fr

l Description: Provides the ideal setting for scanning color photographs or art or to work with items for image editing, desktop publishing, and hig

 Gamma and Sharpness Click the Gamma/Sharpness button to adjust gamma and sharpness settings.  Gamma Settings Gamma changes will alter the way in

Troubleshooting The following chart lists some conditions that may occur and the recommended solutions. Follow the suggested solutions until the pr

Click the Hue/Saturation button to adjust gamma and sharpness settings.  Saturation Settings The Saturation level represents how much black is presen

Select a scan task and click Remove to delete the scan task from the preview area.  Scan/Preview Area This area displays the item you are scanning

 7. Press Scroll (<>) to select the required scan color default: ¡ Black ¡ Color ¡ Gray  8. Press Select (P) to select the scan col

Back to Contents Page  Faxing Dell™Multi-Function Printer 1125 User's Guide Setting the Printer ID Using the Number Keypad to Enter Ch

 Keypad Letters  Changing Numbers or Names To edit a number or name, enter the required menu function and type the correct entry over the existing e

Sending a Fax It is possible to begin typing the number on the keypad without first selecting fax mode. The printer automatically switches to fax mo

Adjust Resolution to alter faxed document image quality depending on requirements: l Standard - the default setting designed for documents with norma

the pages are scanned, select No when the display shows Another Page?.  5. When the printer establishes contact with the receiving machine, it dia

 2. In the Printer Name field, select Dell MFP 1125 Fax.  3. Click the Properties button. The Properties screen appears.  4. Select Paper

OR  9. Click the Directory button to open the DELL MFP 1125 directory. The directory screen appears. The contact list on the left side of the

 Printing Problems  Printing Quality Problems The inside of the printer may be dirty or improper paper loading may reduce the print quality. See the

When the memory is full, the printer can no longer receive any incoming faxes. Secure free memory to resume by removing data stored in the memory. 

You can store up to 99 frequently dialed numbers in one or two-digit speed dial locations (0 to 99).  Storing a Number for Speed Dialing  1. Press

For more information on loading a document, see Loading an Original Document.  2. Press Scroll (<>) to select Fax and press Select (P).  3.

1. Press Directory (&) on the operator panel. OR Press Scroll (<>) to select Fax and press Select (P). Press Scroll (<>) to select D

 3. Press Select (P) to access Search.  4. Press Scroll (<>) to scroll through the memory until the name and number you want to dial displa

Press Scroll (<>) to select Redial and press Select (P). When a document is loaded in the ADF, the printer automatically begins to send.  2. Fo

 5. Press Scroll (<>) to select Delay Fax and press Select (P).  6. Enter the number of the remote machine using the number keypad. To

You may need to prevent your received faxes from being accessed by unauthorized people. You can turn on the secure fax mode using the Secure Receive o

 1. Press Scroll (<>) to select Fax and press Select (P).  2. Press Scroll (<>) to select Reports press Select (P).  3. Press Scr

 Using an Answering Machine You can connect a telephone answering device (TAD) directly to the back of your printer in the following illustration.

l The toner supply is low. You may be able to temporarily extend the toner cartridge life. See Redistributing Toner. If this does not improve the p

 Using Dell MFP Center Dell MFP Center is an application that enables you to fax items directly to recipients from your computer. Dell MFP Center ru

Back to Contents Page  Understanding the Software Dell™Multi-Function Printer 1125 User's Guide Software Overview Installing Software

l Required software: Internet Explorer®5.0  Installing Dell Software A printer driver is software that lets your computer communicate with your p

 6. There are two types of installation methods. See the following for a brief description. Typical Install: installs all the software needed f

 8. Turn on the printer and connect it to the computer's USB port. The Found New Hardware Wizard displays.  9. Select Install software au

 10. Click the Test Page button to verify the installation process. If a test page is printed, the DELL MFP 1125 is installed successfully. 

 4. Enter pertinent information in the Company and Fax Number fields. The information provided is printed on top of every transmission.  5. Cli

 9. The Auto-answer Settings screen is displayed.  10. Select the auto-answer setting (default: Yes). The Yes (Every incoming...) setting s

 15. Click Test Fax to perform a test of the fax installation before saving the settings. A successful test displays the following message. An

 2. Click Next. The uninstallation proceeds and the Uninstallation screen displays.  3. Click Finish. Your software is uninstalled. Using