Dell 3100cn User Manual

www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comDell™ Laser Printer 3100cnOwner’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 the print media into the feeder with the recommended print side face up. NOTE: Do no

Loading Paper 17Loading EnvelopesTo load envelopes that are under 7.87 inches (220 mm) in width in the multipurpose feeder, insert the envelopes with

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

Order Toner CartridgesDell™ toner cartridges are available only through Dell. You can order toner cartridges 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 215.Select either the Typical Installation or Custom Installation checkbox, and then click Next. If you select Custom In

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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 255.Select the network printer you would like to install. If you do not see your printer listed, click Update to refre

26 Setting Up for Network Printingwww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comTo set up email alerts:1.Launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.2.Cl

Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh Computers4Section 4Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh ComputersInstalling t

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 295.Close the Chooser.Setting the Printer Driver (for USB Connection)If the printer i

3Dell™ Laser Printer 3100cnFor details on the optional duplex module, 250-sheet tray module, 500-sheet tray module, and other additional options, see

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 Drum CartridgeReplacing the Toner Cartridge

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 Drum Cartridge CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read a

Maintenance 412.To remove the used drum cartridge, push up the lever on the right side of the printer.3.Grab the drum cartridge by the handle, and pul

42 Maintenancewww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comInstalling the New Drum Cartridge1.Remove the protective sheet from the drum cartridge. CAUTION

Maintenance 433.Pull down the lever on the right to lock the drum cartridge in place.4.Close the top cover.

44 Maintenancewww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comReplacing the Cleaning Pad1.Pull out the slide bar that is inside the printer on the right side

Maintenance 453.Push the two tabs on the cleaning pad inward to remove the pad.4.Hold the new cleaning pad under the cleaning rod and push it in until

46 Maintenancewww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com6.Push the slide bar back to its original position.7.Close the front door. NOTE: When the optio

Maintenance 47Removing the Used Toner Cartridge NOTE: Remove any print jobs from the center output tray and close the multipurpose feeder cover befor

48 Maintenancewww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com3.Hold the toner cartridge with both hands and pull out the cartridge. CAUTION: Do not touch in

Maintenance 492.Lift the tab up 90 degrees and pull the toner seal straight off, keeping it parallel with the toner cartridge.3.To insert the toner ca

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50 Maintenancewww.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.com4.If replacing just one toner cartridge, close the front door and you are finished. NOTE: Make

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

52 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 53Contacting DellTo contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites:• www.dell.com•support.dell.com (technical support)•pr

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

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

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

Appendix 57Czech Republic (Prague)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 420City Code: 2Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: [email protected]

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

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

Appendix 59Germany (Langen)International Access Code: 00Country Code: 49City Code: 6103Website: support.euro.dell.comE-mail: tech_support_central_euro

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

Appendix 61Japan (Kawasaki)International Access Code: 001Country Code: 81City Code: 44Website: support.jp.dell.comTechnical Support (servers)toll-free

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

Appendix 63MexicoInternational Access Code: 00Country Code: 52Customer Technical Support001-877-384-8979or 001-877-269-3383Sales50-81-8800or 01-800-88

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

Appendix 65St. Lucia General Support1-800-882-1521St. Vincent and the Grenadines General Supporttoll-free: 1-877-270-4609Singapore (Singapore)Internat

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

Appendix 67Trinidad/Tobago General Support1-800-805-8035Turks and Caicos Islands General Supporttoll-free: 1-866-540-3355U.K. (Bracknell)International

7U.S. Terms and Conditions of Sale ...69Limited Warranties and Return P

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

Appendix 69U.S. Terms and Conditions of Sale These terms and conditions ("Agreement") apply to your purchase of computer systems and/or rela

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

Appendix 71You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the various states and of the United States. You agree and represent that y

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

Appendix 73• 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

74 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 75Total Satisfaction Return Policy (U.S. Only)We value our relationship with you and want to make sure that you are satisfied with your purch

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

Appendix 77What do I do if I need warranty service? Before the warranty expires, please call us at the relevant number listed in the following table.

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78 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 79To return products, you must call Dell Customer Service at 1-800-847-4096 to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. To expedite the

80 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 81Dell Inc. Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited WarrantiesThe following sections describe the limited warranty for ink and Toner Cartridges for

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

Appendix 83Dell™ Software License AgreementThis is a legal agreement between you, the user, and Dell Products, L.P (“Dell”). This agreement covers al

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

Appendix 85broadcast, television, cellular services, radar, air-traffic control, pager, and Personal Communication Services (PCS). These licensed serv

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87IndexNumerics1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee , 79Ccanceling a job , 36changing printer settings from the operator panel , 34connecting the pr

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

88www.dell.com/supplies | support.dell.comSsafety instruction , 9software applicationssoftware update , 38status monitor , 37toner re-order , 38softwa