Dell C2660dn Color Laser Printer User Manual

Dell™ C2660dn Color Laser Printer User's Guide Regulatory Model: C2660dn

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14 Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool Overview NOTE: This web tool is available only when the printer is connected to a netw

Setting Up the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool Ensure that you activate JavaScript in your browser before using the Dell Pri

For example: • English [en] or English/United States [en-us] • Italian [it] • Spanish [es] • German [de] • French [fr] • Dutch [nl

Starting the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool To launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, enter the IP address of your printe

Copy Printer Settings Use the Copy Printer Settings menu to copy the printer settings to another printer or printers on the networ

Page Display Format The layout of the page is divided into three sections listed below: •Top Frame •Left Frame •Right Frame

Left Frame The left frame is located on the left side of all the pages. The menu titles displayed in the left frame are linked to

Right Frame The right frame is located on the right side of all the pages. The contents of the right frame correspond to

"Printer Jobs" "Printer Jobs" "Job List" "Completed Jobs" "Printer Settings" "Printer Set

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"Print Server Settings" "Security" "Set Password" "SSL/TLS" "IPsec" &q

Printer Events Purpose: When faults occur, such as Out of Paper or Cover is open, the details of all alerts or indications of faults

Completed Jobs Purpose: To check the completed jobs. Up to the last 20 jobs are displayed. Click the Re

Alert Tone Displays the volume of the tone that is emitted when a problem occurs. Off indicates

Paper Size Displays the paper size setting. Custom Paper Size - Y Displays the length of custom size pap

Secure Settings - Print Set Available Time Displays whether to set the available time period for the Print function. S

Non-Dell Toner Displays whether to use toner cartridge of another manufacturer. Cloc

2nd Priority Displays the paper source to be used as the second priority. 3rd Priority*5 Displays the paper source to b

Invalid Key Tone Sets the volume of the tone that is emitted when the operator panel input is incorrect, or disable

Network Settings Purpose: To Specify the PostScript Level3 Compatible communication protocol for this printer. Va lu

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PS Settings Purpose: To change printer settings that only affect jobs using the PostScript Level3 Compatible emulat

Login Error Purpose: To specify how many times an administrator can attempt to log in to Panel Lock. Va lu e s: Login E

Adjust Transfer Belt Unit Purpose: To adjust the transfer bias when ghosting occur. (The ghost image may

Coated Sets the temperature settings for the fusing unit for coated paper within the range of -3 to 3. Coated Thick Sets th

Storage NOTE: Storage feature is available only when RAM Disk is enabled. Purpose: To clear all files stored in the RAM disk.

Web Link Customization Purpose: To specify a link used for ordering consumables, which can be accessed from Order Sup

IP Address Displays the IP address of the Wi-Fi Direct adapter. Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask. Status Paired Device Disp

DNS IPv4*3 Get DNS Server Address Displays whether to automatically set the from DHCP DNS server address via DHCP. Current DNS Server

HTTP Port Status Displays the port status. Port Number Displays the port number. Simultaneous Displays the maximum number of simultaneous conne

SSL/TLS HTTP - SSL/TLS Communication Displays the status of the HTTP - SSL/TLS Commun

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Select Alerts for List 1 Supplies Alerts Displays the e-mail alert receive status for consumables. Paper Handling Aler

Port Settings Purpose: To enable or disable printing ports and management protocol features. Va lu e s: Ethernet*1 Ethernet Settings Auto Dete

TCP/IP Purpose: To configure the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address of the printer. Va lu e s: TCP/IP IP Mod

Auto Generate Search List Select the check box to automatically generate the search list. Search Domain Name

Telnet Password Sets the password for Telnet. Re-enter Password Confirms the set password. Connection Time-Out Sets the conne

SMB Purpose: To specify the setting of the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol. Va lu e s: Host Name Sets the host name of

E-Mail Alert Settings E-Mail List 1 Sets acceptable e-mail addresses for the E-Mail Alert feature using up to 255 alphanum

SNMP v1/v2c Purpose: To edit the detailed settings of SNMP v1/v2 protocol. To enter this page, click Edit SNMP v1/v2 Propertie

SNMP v3 Purpose: To edit the detailed settings of SNMP v3 protocol. To enter this page, click Edit SNMP v3 Properties in

Magenta Toner Cartridge Displays the magenta toner level. Yellow Toner Cartridge Displays the yellow toner level. Black Toner Cart

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Wireless LAN NOTE: Wireless LAN feature is available only when the printer is connected using the wireless network.

WEP Key 3 Sets the WEP key set used through the wireless network only when WEP 128bit or WEP 64bit is select

Reset Print Server Purpose: To initialize NVRAM (non-volatile RAM) for the network feature and reboot the print

Size of Public Key Select the size of public key. Issuer Sets the issuer of SSL self-signed certi

*1 This item is available only when the self-signed certificate has been generated. *2 This item is effective only when c

IP Filter (IPv4) Purpose: To specify the IP address and subnet mask to be permitted or denied access to the printer. Va lu e

Dell ColorTrack Purpose: To specify which users have access to color printing and to limit print volume

MPF Custom Paper Sets the length of custom size paper loaded in the MPF. Size - Y*1 MPF Custom Paper Sets the wid

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15 Understanding the Tool Box Menus The Tool Box allows you to view, specify, and diagnose the system set

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Menu Settings Purpose: To display the menu settings of the printer. Va lu e s: System Settings Power Saver Timer - Sle

Date & Time Time Zone Displays the selected time zone. Set Date Displays the date setting. Set Time D

PDF Fonts List Click this button to print a list of the PDF fonts. Job History Click this button to print the Completed Jobs histo

Tray 2 Custom Size - Y*1 Displays the length of custom size paper loaded in the optional 550-sheet feeder. Tray 2 Custom Size -

Auto Reset 45 seconds 1 minute 2 minutes Sets the amount of time before the printer automatically resets the settings on t

Enable A4<>Letter On Prints A4 size jobs on Letter size paper if A4 is not Switch available in the paper trays and vice

Apply New Settings After you change the settings, click th

Reset Defaults Initializes the system parameters. Initialize Print Meter Click Initialize Print Meter to initialize the P

Plain Thick Covers(106–163g/m2) Covers Thick(164–216g/m2) Coated(106–163g/m2) Coated Thick(164–216g/m2) Label Envelope Recycled Le

Color - Side 2 Plain Thick - Side 2 Recycled - Side 2 Tray 2 Display Popup*2 Tray 2 Paper Size*2 On Off Auto C

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Panel Language Purpose: To determine the language of the text on the LCD panel. Va lu e s: Panel Language English Set

Restart printer to apply new settings Click this button to restart the printer and apply the changes. Networ

Resetting Defaults After executing this function and rebooting the printer, the menu parameters are reset to their default values. The

16 Understanding the Printer Menus When your printer is connected to a network and available to a number of users, the access to the Admin

Error History Purpose: To print a detailed list of paper jams and fatal errors. Print Meter Purpose: To print the r

Paper Tray Purpose: To specify the default paper tray. Va lu e s: Auto* MPF Tray1 Tray2*1 *1 This item is available only when the optional 550-shee

DL C5 Custom Size *1 Denotes country-specific factory default value. NOTE: Selecting a custom size for the paper size prompts you to ent

AntiqueOlv It Times New It HelveticaNr AntiqueOlv Bd Times New Bd HelveticaNr Ob CG Omega Times New BdIt HelveticaNr Bd CG Omega It Symb

See also: "Pitch and Point Size" Font Pitch Purpose: To specify the font pitch for scalable mono spaced fonts. Va lu e s:

Quantity Purpose: To set the default print quantity. (Set the number of copies required for a specific job from the printer driver. Values selecte

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Add-CR The CR command is added. CR=CR, LF=CR-LF, FF=CR-FF CR-XX The CR and LF commands are added. CR=CR-LF, LF=CR-LF, FF=CR-FF Default Col

Print Mode Purpose: To specify the print mode. Va lu e : Normal* For documents with normal sized characters. High Quality For documents with sma

Default Color Purpose: To specify the output color. Va lu e : Color (Auto)* Black PS Use the PS menu to change printer settings that on

Default Color Purpose: To specify the color mode to Color or Black. This setting is used for a print job which does not specify a

PassPhrase Entry When you select an access point using WPA, WPA2, or Mixed as the encryption type, enter the passphrase of 8 to 63 alpha

WPS Setup NOTE: WPS Setup is available only when the printer is connected using the wireless network. Purpose: To co

Reset Passphrase Resets the pass phrase. WPS Setup Configures the Wi-Fi Direct network using WPS. Push Button Control

Subnet Mask When an IP address is being set manually, the subnet mask is specified using the format nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn. Each octet that ma

Google Cloud Print Disable* Disables Google Cloud Print. Enable Enables Google Cloud Print. *1 HTTP-SSL/TLS feature is available

PS Data Format Purpose: To specify PostScript Level3 Compatible communication protocol for a parallel interface, you can configure t

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Job Time-out Purpose: To specify the amount of time the printer waits for data to arrive from the computer. The

The printer automatically returns to the standby mode from the power saver mode when it receives data from the computer. You can also change

Audio Tone Purpose: To configure settings for tones emitted by the printer during operation or when

*1 Denotes country-specific factory default values. inch series A4 Letter*1 *1 Denotes country-specific factory defau

Print ID Purpose: To specify a location where the user ID is printed. Va lu e s: Off* Does not print the user ID. Top L

RAM Disk Purpose: To allocate memory to the RAM disk file system for the Secure Print, Private Mail Box Print, Public Mail Box

Secure Job Expiration NOTE: Secure Job Expiration feature is available only when RAM Disk is set to On. Purpose: To specify the

Auto Color To Mono Print NOTE: Auto Color To Mono Print feature is available when Dell ColorTrack is disabled. Purpose: To specify whether to

Use Another Tray Purpose: To change to another paper tray when a paper size runs out in the specified paper tray. Va lu e s: Of

Adjust Transfer Belt Unit Purpose: To adjust the transfer bias when ghosting occur. (The ghost image may be the image of the previous

____________________ Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important inf

Adjust Fusing Unit . NOTE: The print quality changes depending on the setting values you select for this item. Purpose: To adjust the t

Color Reg Adjust Purpose: To manually perform color registration adjustment. Manual Color Registration Adjustments are r

Clear Job History Purpose: To clear the job history of all finished jobs. Clear Storage NOTE: Clear Storage feature is available onl

Secure Settings Use the Secure Settings menu to set a password to limit access to the menus. This prevents items from being chang

Executive Folio Legal Envelope #10 Monarch DL C5 Custom Size inch series Use Driver Settings* Letter Executive Folio Legal A4 A5 B5 Envelope

On* Displays a popup message that prompts to set Paper Type and Paper Size when paper is loaded in the MPF. *1 This item is

Display Popup Off Does not display a popup message that prompts to set Paper Type and Paper Size when paper is load

Tray Priority Purpose: To set the priority order of the paper trays for automatic tray selection. If paper trays loaded with the same pap

Print Menu Use the Print Menu to print a job using the Secure Print, Private Mail Box Print, Public Mail Box Pr

Input Number of Sets the number of copies. Copies Print and Delete Deletes all documents from print memory after printin

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Proof Print NOTE: Proof Print feature is available only when RAM Disk is set to On. Purpose: To specify whether and

6 Press the button until Enable is highlighted, and then press the (Set) button. 7 Enter the new password, and

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17 Print Media Guidelines Print media refers to paper, labels, envelopes, and coated paper among othe

Fiber Content Most high-quality xerographic paper is made from 100 % chemically pulped wood. Paper containing fibe

Selecting Pre-Printed Media and Letterheads When selecting pre-printed and letterhead paper for the printer: •

• Adjust the guide to fit the width of the envelopes. • To load an envelope into the MPF, insert the envelope with the flaps

• Do not use label sheets that have adhesive to the edge of the sheet. It is recommended that zone coating of the adhesive is d

Supported Paper Types Paper type MPF Tray1 Optional 550-sheet Duplex unit feeder Side 1 Side 2 Side 1 Side 2 Side 1 Side 2 Side

18 Loading Print Media Loading print media properly helps prevent jams and ensures trouble-free printing. Before loading

1 Dell™ C2660dn Color Laser Printer User's Guide Click the links to the left for information on the features, options,

LETTERHEAD LETTERHEAD Print media source Print side Page orientation Tray1 and optional 550-sheet Face down Letterhead enters the printer feeder

e .2 Extend the extension tray as necessary. 3 Slide the width guides to the edge of the tray. Th width guides should be fully extended. 4 In

6 On the operator panel, press the or button until the desired paper size is highlighted, and then press the (Set) button.

C5 Load the envelopes short edge feed with the flaps open or closed and the print side up. Ensure that the flaps come

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19 Printing This chapter covers tips for printing, how to print certain information from your printer, and how to ca

Canceling a Print Job There are several methods for canceling a job. • Canceling a Job From the Operator Panel •

Duplex Printing Duplex printing (or two-sided printing) allows you to print on both sides

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Flip on Long Edge Assumes binding along the long edge of the page (left edge for portrait orientation and top edge for land

Overview The stored printing feature includes the following job types. Secure Print You can temporarily store print jobs secured wit

Proof Print The collated print job is stored in the memory, but a single copy is printed automa

4 Press the button until the desired user ID is highlighted, and then press the (Set)

For Windows Server 2008 R2: 1 Click Start→ Administrative Tools→ Server Manager. 2 Select Add Roles fro

5 If prompted, install the printer driver on your computer. If you are prompted for an ad

9 Press the button until Connection Status is highlighted, and then press the (Set) button. 10 Ensure no dev

For Android™ The procedure varies depending on your mobile device you are using. Refer to the manual provided with your mobile device. 2 Inst

8 Press the button until Start is highlighted, and then press (Set) button. The Wi-Fi Direct is disconnected and the passphras

Printing With AirPrint This section provides information for printing with AirPrint. AirPrint allows yo

2 Finding Information What are you looking for? Find it here • Drivers for my printer Software and Documentation disc •My User's Guide The S

1 Press the (Menu) button. 2 Press the button until Admin Settings is highlighted, and then press the (Set) but

5 Select printer options and then tap Print. Printing From Google Chrome The following procedure uses the Google Chrome brow

Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to Change the Printer Settings If your printer is connected to the network, you

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20 Understanding Your Printer Software Use the Software and Documentation disc that shipped w

• Install the printer driver in the computer on which the setup disk is to be created. • The setup disk can only be used o

Status Monitor Widget for Macintosh Status Monitor Widget is a printer utility that promotes efficient use of the printer through th

1 2 3 Opening and Closing the Status Monitor Widget Opening the Status Monitor Widget Click the Dashboard icon in the

Printer Status Image Area Displays the image of printer condition. • Estimated Toner Level image Displays the estimated toner

What are you looking for? Find it here • Safety information Important Information• Warranty information PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY! IT CO

Order Online • Visit Dell printer supplies ordering web site hyperlink Click the Visit Dell printer supplies ordering web site hyperlin

Printer Displays a list of available printer names in the pull down menu. The first printer displayed in this list is set as

NOTE: The Status Monitor Console is available when the printer is connected to a network (LPR or Socket 9100). USB connection is no

Door Open/Paper Jam/No Toner/Out Of Paper Settings button Click this button to open the Settings window. Details button Click this

• Estimated Toner Level images Keeps you informed about the amount of toner that remains for each color. Toner Alert Displays an alert messa

Order Online • Order Supplies Online button • When the Regular URL is selected in the Select Reorder URL: Click this button to o

Update of status • Printer Status is regularly updated check box Select the check box to enable/disable the printer status to be updated by th

21 Using Digital Certificates The authentication feature using digital certificates upgrades security when sending print data or setting

3 Click the Security tab. 4 Select SSL/TLS. 5 Click Generate Self-Signed Certificate of Machine Digital Certificate. The Gen

4 Select SSL/TLS. 5 Click Certificate Management to display the Certificate Management page. 6 When setting a Wireless LAN (

What are you looking for? Find it here • Answers to technical service and support questions dell.com/support provides several online

7 Select the purpose of use from the Certificate Purpose list. 8 Click Display the List to display the Certificate List pag

Setting the Features You can set various security features using digital certificates. See the following for details: • &qu

Setting for Wireless LAN WPA-Enterprise (EAP-TLS) NOTE: To manage digital certificates, you must set up HTTPS communication

a Launch Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. b Click the Print Server Settings tab. c Select Wireless LAN. NOTE: This

e Click Certificate Management to display the Certificate Management page. f Select the category from the Category list. g Select the

22 Understanding Fonts Typefaces and Fonts A font is a set of characters and symbols created with a distinct design. The

In proportional (or typographic) fonts, every character can have a different width. Since proportional fonts have characters wit

These temporary bitmapped fonts are deleted when you turn off or reset the printer. Scalable fonts provide the flexibility of printi

Resident bitmapped and scalable fonts PCL 5/PCL 6 PostScript Level3 Compatible CG Omega CG Omega CG Omega It CG Omega Italic CG Omega Bd CG Omega

Resident bitmapped and scalable fonts PCL 5/PCL 6 PostScript Level3 Compatible Wingdings Wingdings Line Printer Times Roman Times-Roman Times It

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Resident bitmapped and scalable fonts PCL 5/PCL 6 PostScript Level3 Compatible ITC A G Go Bk AvantGarde-GothicBook ITC A G Go BkOb Av

23 Understanding Printer Messages The LCD panel displays error messages describing the cur

Error-Code What you can do 010-377 Turn off the printer. Confirm that the fusing unit is correc

Error-Code What you can do 075-910 Make sure that the multipurpose feeder (MPF) is f

Error-Code What you can do 092-651 Clean the CTD sensor with a clean dry cotto

24 Specifications Operating System Compatibility Your Dell™ C2660dn Color Laser Printer is compatible with Microsoft® Windows® XP,

MIB Compatibility Management Information Base (MIB) is a database containing information about network devices (such as adapters, bridg

Cables Your interconnection cable must meet the following requirements: 1 Connection type Ethernet Connection specifications and symbols 10Base-T/10

Optional Wireless Adapter Item Description Connectivity technology Wireless Compliant standards IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n Bandwidth 2.4

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3 Product Features This chapter describes the product features and indicates their links. Duplex Printing (Duplex Print) The Duplex Printing f

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25 Maintaining Your Printer You need to complete certain tasks to maintain optimum print quality. Determining th

Storing Print Media To avoid potential paper feeding problems and uneven print quality, there are several things you can do: • To achieve t

Replacing the Toner Cartridges WARNING: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety inst

Installing a Toner Cartridge 1 Unpack a new toner cartridge of the desired color. 2 Shake the new toner cartridge five or six times to distribute the

Replacing the Drum Cartridges You need to replace all drum cartridges (yellow, magenta, cyan, and black) at a time. WARNING: Before performing a

3 4 Grasp the handle on the waste toner box and pull it out making sure to hold it upright so that the waste toner does not spill out. CAU

5 Slightly pressing down the tab on the drum cartridge that you want to replace, pull it out halfway with one hand. 6 Support the drum cartridge with

5 Remove the cleaning rod from inside the printer. 6 Remove the cleaning pad by pressing the white tabs between your thumb and index finger. 7 Unp

9 Insert the cleaning rod fully into one of the four holes until it clicks into the interior of the printer as illustrated below, and then pull it out

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13 Turn the waste toner box lock lever 90-degrees clockwise to lock the waste toner box. 14 Close the right side cover. Replacing the Fusing Unit WAR

3 Grasp the grips on both sides of the fusing unit squeezing the lever under the left side grip, and then pull out the unit. Installing a Fusing Unit

Replacing the Transfer Belt Unit, the 2nd Belt Transfer Roller (2nd BTR), and the Retard Roller You need to replace all three parts (transfer belt uni

4 5 Grasp the handle on the waste toner box and pull it out making sure to hold it upright so that the waste toner does not spill out. CAU

6 Open the top cover. 7 Put your fingers through the loops on both sides of the transfer belt unit, and then pull it out. CAUTION: If you cannot pull

Installing a Transfer Belt Unit 1 Unpack a new transfer belt unit. 2 Remove the two orange packing materials first, and then the protective s

5 Reinsert the removed waste toner box. CAUTION: If the waste toner box does not fit into place properly, make sure that the transfer belt

1 Removing the 2nd BTR Pinching the tabs on both sides of the 2nd BTR, lift it out of the printer. Installing a 2nd BTR 1 Unpack a new 2nd BTR. 2 Hold

1 Removing the Retard Roller in Tray1 Pull tray1 out of the printer about 200 mm. 2 Hold tray1 with both hands, and remove it from the printer. N

4 Slide the retard roller to the left to remove it from tray1. Installing a Retard Roller in Tray1 1 Slide the two axles of the retard roller into th

4 About the Printer This chapter provides an overview of your Dell™ C2660dn Color Laser Printer. Front and Rear View Front View 1 13 12 11 2 9 10

1 Replacing the Waste Toner Box WARNING: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in the Im

CAUTION: After removing the waste toner box, do not touch the parts shown in the illustration. Toner can dirty or stain your hands. 4 Insert the

Cleaning Inside the Printer Cleaning the CTD Sensor Clean the Color Toner Density (CTD) sensor only when an alert for the CTD sensor is shown on the S

5 6 Grasp the handle on the waste toner box and pull it out making sure to hold it upright so that the waste toner does not spill out. CAU

7 Open the top cover. 8 Put your fingers through the loops on both sides of the transfer belt unit, and then pull it out. 9 Clean the CTD sensor (as s

10 Make sure that the arrow marks on the transfer belt unit and the printer face each other, and then insert the unit into the printer until

13 Turn the waste toner box lock lever 90-degrees clockwise to lock the waste toner box. 14 Close the right side cover. 15 Close the rear cover. Clean

2 Turn the waste toner box lock lever 90-degrees counterclockwise to unlock the waste toner box. 3 Grasp the handle on the waste toner box a

WARNING: Never lay the waste toner box on its side as this may cause its malfunction or toner spills. 5 Remove the cleaning rod from inside the pri

8 Return the cleaning rod to its original location. 9 Reinsert the removed waste toner box. 10 Turn the waste toner box lock lever 90-degrees clockwis

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Rear View 9 1 8 6 7 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Left Side Cover Ethernet Port USB Port Wireless Adapter Socket Duplex Unit 6 7 8 9 2nd Belt Transfer Roller (2nd

Adjusting Color Registration To adjust the color registration when you first install the printer or after moving it to a new

Chart 1 (fast scan) Chart 2 (slow scan) The Chart 1 is used to adjust the color registration for the fast scan direction, which

NOTE: If it is difficult to choose only one value, as in the case that there seem to be two values closest to a

NOTE: You can specify each value for process, left, and right colors (LY, LM, LC, RY, RM, RC, PY, PM, a

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26 Removing Options If the printer location needs to change or the printer and print media handling options need to be shipped to a new

4 Remove the two screws joining the printer and the optional 550-sheet feeder by unscrewing them with a coin or similar object. 5 Gently

Removing the Optional Wireless Adapter WARNING: When you remove the optional wireless adapter, be sure to turn off the printer, unplug the power cabl

5 Remove the wireless adapter from the printer by releasing the adapter's hook while pushing the wireless adapter towards the front of the printe

27 Clearing Jams Careful selection of appropriate print media and proper loading allow you to avoid paper jams. See "Print Med

Space Requirements Provide enough room to open the printer trays, covers, and optional accessories, and for proper ventilation. 200 mm/7.87 inches 3

Identifying the Location of Paper Jams WARNING: Do not attempt to clear any jams using tools or instruments. This may permanently damage th

2 Grasp both sides of the MPF, and then pull it out of the printer. 3 Pull tray1 out of the printer about 200 mm. 4 Hold tray1 with both hands, and

5 Remove the jammed paper. 6 Insert tray1 into the printer, and push until it stops. 7 Insert the MPF into the printer. If error code: 050-129 appear

1 Clearing Paper Jams From Tray1 NOTE: To resolve the error displayed on the LCD panel, you must clear all print media from the print media path.

4 Insert tray1 into the printer, and push until it stops. 5 Press the (Set) button. Clearing Paper Jams From the Fusing Unit NOTE: To resolve the err

3 Hold and lower the tab to open the inner part. 4 Remove the jammed paper. 5 Replace the inner part. 6 Press down the levers on both sides of the fus

1 If error code: 050-129 appears: Remove any paper loaded on the MPF 2 Grasp both sides of the MPF, and then pull it out of the printer. 3 Pull tray1

4 Hold tray1 with both hands, and remove it from the printer. If you can see the jammed paper: a Remove the jammed paper. b Reinsert tray1 and the MP

5 Push down the latch to open the rear cover. 6 Lift the levers on both sides of the fusing unit. 7 Hold and lower the tab to open the inner part. Cle

8 Remove the jammed paper. 9 Replace the inner part. 10 Press down the levers on both sides of the fusing unit, and then close the rear cover. 11 Inse

Additional Components Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for the printer. • Wireless adapter • Optional 550-sheet

12 Insert the MPF into the printer. Clearing Paper Jams From the Optional 550-Sheet Feeder NOTE: To resolve the error displayed on the LCD panel, y

3 4 Remove the jammed paper. Insert the optional 550-sheet feeder into the printer, and push until it stops. Clearing Jams 319

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28 Troubleshooting Guide Basic Printer Problems Some printer problems can be easily resolved. If a problem o

Problem Action Print media misfeeds or multiple feeds Ensure that the print media you are using meets the specificatio

•Pitched color dots •Vertical blanks •Ghosting • Light-induced fatigue •Fog • Bead-Carry-Out (BCO) • Jagged characters •Banding

Action Yes No 5 Verify that the correct print media is being used. See "Supported Paper T

Action Yes No 4 Replace the fusing unit. a Replace the fusing unit. See "Replacing the Fusing Unit." b

1 2 Ordering Supplies You can order consumables from Dell online when using a networked printer. Enter the IP address of your printer in

The entire output is blank Action Yes No 1 The toner cartridges may be low or need to be replace

Streaks appear on the output Action Yes No 1 The toner cartridges may be low or need to be replaced. Confirm the amount

Action Yes No 2 Ensure Output Color is set to Color in the printer driver. a On the Graphics tab, ensure t

Action Yes No 4 Replace the transfer belt unit, the 2nd BTR, and the retard roller. The task is complete. Contact

1 3 Ghosting Action Yes No Locate the cause of the problem using the Ghost Configuration Chart. Proceed to the acti

Action Yes No 1 Check the light fatigue pattern using the Pitch Configuration Chart. a Launch the Tool Box, and click Chart Print o

Action Yes No 1 If the printer is installed in a high altitude location, set the altitude of the location. The task i

Banding Action Yes No 1 Locate the cause of the problem using the Pitch Configuration Chart. a Launch the Tool Box,

Auger mark Action Yes No 1 Locate the cause of the problem using the Pitch Configuration Chart. a Launch the Tool Box, and clic

Damage on the leading edge of paper Action Yes No 1 When you use the MPF, reverse the paper and then try again. When you use any of

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2 Action Yes No 1 Ensure that the margins are set correctly on the application being used. The task

Action Yes No 4b Print the Color Regi Configuration Chart and manually correct the color The task is complete. Contact D

Action Yes No 2a Use thick paper that is 216 g/m2 or less. The task is complete. Go to action 3a. Does this solve your probl

Action Yes No 2d Ensure that the envelope is properly loaded in the MPF as instructed in The task is complete. Go t

Action Yes No 6 Replace the transfer belt unit, the 2nd BTR, and the retard roller. The task is complete. Conta

MPF Multi-feed Jam Action Yes No 1 Ensure the media type you are using. - -If using coated paper, go

Action 6 Replace the toner cartridge (K). See "Replacing the Toner Cartridges." Yes No The task is complete. (The

Symptom Cause Action 016-404 is displayed when trying to use security functions that require certificates. The certific

Problems With Installed Optional Accessories If an option does not operate correctly following i

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Setting up the Printer (Printer Setup) 5 Preparing Printer Hardware... 35 6 Installing Optional

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Appendix Dell™ Technical Support Policy Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of

Warranty and Return Policy Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and componen

Index Symbols (Back) button, 96 (Cancel) button, 95 (Menu) button, 96 (Power Saver) button, 95 (Set) button, 96 Numerics 1000Base-T Full-Duplex,

C C5, 205 Cable, 265 Canceling a print job, 216 Canceling print job From your computer, 216 Carbonless copy paper, 202 CCP, 202 Changing prin

DNS, 125, 130 Draft Mode, 112, 117, 167 Driver, 21 Drum cartridge, 27, 273 Duplex unit, 28 E E-Mail Alert, 129, 175 E-Mail Alert Settings, 127

I ID, 109-110 Identifying print media, 205 Ignore Form Feed, 112, 117 Image Enhance, 112, 117 Important Information, 22 Impression Number, 110

Menu item, 106 Menu Settings, 110 MIB compatibility, 264 mm / inch, 110, 115, 148, 152 Monarch, 205 Monthly Settings, 112, 119 MPF, 308 MPF Cu

Paper Trays, 108 Paper Used, 143 Parts name, 27 Password, 132, 136, 140, 142 PCL, 162 Font, 164 PCL 5/PCL 6, 255 PCL Fonts List, 115, 149, 1

PS Data Format, 111, 117 PS Error Report, 112 PS Fonts List, 115, 149 PS Job Time-out, 112 PS printer driver, 66, 68 PS Settings, 112 Public Ma

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SSID, 138-139 Wi-Fi Direct, 139 Wireless Settings, 138 SSL/TLS, 127, 140 Start Time, 113, 119 Status LED, 95 Status Monitor Console, 233 Stat

V X Verifying IP settings, 59 W Warranty, 350 Warranty information, 22 Waste toner box, 27, 288 Web Link Customization, 114, 123 Web services on devic

5 1 Preparing Printer Hardware Removing Tape NOTE: The Software and Documentation disc also contains video instructions. On Dell Printer Setup, cli

36 Preparing Printer Hardware

6 Installing Optional Accessories You can make the printer more functional by installing the optional accessories. This chapter

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6 Lift the printer and align the five guide pins of the optional 550-sheet feeder with the holes at the bottom of the printer. Gently lower the printe

10 Print the printer settings report to confirm that the optional 550-sheet feeder

Windows Server 2008/ Server 2008 x64 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Printers.

Windows Server 2008/ Server 2008 x64 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Printers. 2 R

Windows 7/ 7 x64/ Server 2008 R2 x64 1 Click Start → Devices and Printers. 2 Rig

Verifying the Contents of the Box Installing the Optional Wireless Adapter Wireless Adapter NOTE: To complete wireless installation, you r

5 6 Confirm that the Network (Wireless) section exists. Configure the wireless adapter to connect to a wireless network. For details, see &quo

Configuring the Optional Wireless Adapter This section describes how to configure a wireless adapter. You can s

Configuring the Wireless Adapter Without Using Dell Printer Setup WPS-PIN The PIN code of WPS-PIN can

Operator Panel Auto SSID Setup 1 Press the (Menu) button. 2 Press the button until Admin Settings is highlighted, and

Template Last Updated - 2/7/2007 Changing the firewall settings before installing your printer .

9 Select the encryption type from No Security, Mixed mode PSK, WPA-PSK-TKIP, WPA2-PSK-AES, or WEP. If you do not set

10 Select the encryption type from No Security, WEP, WPA-PSK-TKIP, WPA-PSK-AES/WEP2-PSK AES, and Mixed Mode PSK in the Encryptio

8 Change the wireless settings on your computer or access point accordingly. NOTE: To change the wireless settings on your computer, refer to th

7 Connecting Your Printer To connect your Dell™ C2660dn Color Laser Printer to a computer or device, the following specification must be met for eac

1 Connecting Printer to Computer or Network NOTE: The Software and Documentation disc also contains video instructions. On Dell Printer Setup, click

Network Connection To connect the printer to a network: 1 Connect the Ethernet cable. To connect the printer to the network, connect one end

1 Turning on the Printer WARNING: Do not use extension cords or power strips. WARNING: The printer should not be connect

2 The Please Select Time Zone appears. Press the button until the desired time zone is highlighted, and then press the (Set) bu

4 Please Enter Time appears. Specify the time, and then press the (Set) button. The printer automatically restarts after selecting the (Set) bu

8 Setting the IP Address Assigning an IP Address An IP address is a unique number that consists of four secti

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4 Press the button until TCP/IP is highlighted, and then press the (Set) button. 5 Press the but

Verifying the IP Settings You can confirm the settings by using the operator panel, printing the printer settings report, or using the ping

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9 1 Loading Paper NOTE: To avoid paper jams, do not remove the tray while printing is in progress. NOTE: The Software and Documentation d

4 Before loading the print media, flex the sheets and fan them. Straighten the edges of the stack on a level surface. 5 Load the pri

8 On the operator panel, press the or button until the desired paper size is highlighted, and then press the (Set) button. 9 Press t

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10 Installing Printer Drivers on Windows® Computers Identifying Printer Driver Pre-install Status Befor

For Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 Point to the top or bottom right corner of the screen, and th

10 To change the printer name, enter the printer name in the Printer name box, and then click Next. To use this printer a

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6 Click Have Disk to display the Install From Disk dialog box. 7 Click Browse, and then select the extracted folder in

4 Select the printer you want to install from the printer list, and then click Next. If the target

8 Click Have Disk to display the Install From Disk dialog box. 9 Click Browse, and then select the extracted folde

D:\Drivers\XPS\Win_7Vista\XPS-V3_C2660.zip (where D is the drive letter of the optical drive) 2 Click Start→ De

11 Select your printer name and click Next. 12 To change the printer name, enter the printer name in the Printer name

Setting Up for Shared Printing You can share your new printer on the network using the Software and Documentation d

4 Click Additional Drivers and select the operating systems of all network clients that print to the printer

3 Right-click the shared printer name, and then click Connect. Wait for the driver information to be copied from the server comp

Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 64-bit Edition 1 On the Windows desktop of the client computer, click

c On the General tab, click Print Test Page. When a test page is printed successfully, installation is complete. Peer-to-Peer If you use the

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Windows Vista or Windows Vista 64-bit Edition 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. 2 Click Add a Prin

Windows 7, Windows 7 64-bit Edition, or Windows Server 2008 R2 1 Click Start → Devices and Printers. 2 Click Add a Print

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11 Installing Printer Drivers on Macintosh Computers Installing the Drivers and Software 1 Run the Software and Documenta

8 Click Add. 9 Specify the options that have been installed on the printer, and then click Continue. 10 Confi

12 Installing Printer Drivers on Linux Computers (CUPS) This section provides information for installing or setting up the printer

For USB connections: a Select Dell C2660dn Color Laser USB #1 or Dell C2660dn Color Laser from the Device menu, and click Conti

Specifying the Printing Options You can specify the printing options such as color mode. For Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Desktop: 1 Open the URL &q

Operation on SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 Setup Overview SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10: 1 Install the printer driver. 2 Set up the print

For USB connections: a Click Add. b Select Directly Connected Printers as Printer Type, and click Next. c Select USB Print

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Setting the Password for Authority as the Printer Administrator You must set the password for authority as the printer administrator to do operatio

Installing the Printer Driver 1 Select Computer→ More Applications... and select GNOME Terminal on the Application Browser. 2 Type

Printing From the Applications When you have finished setting up the queue you can print jobs from the applications. Start the p

Setting the Password for Authority as the Printer Administrator You must set the password for authority as the printer administrator to do operati

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Using Your Printer 13 Operator Panel ... 95 14 Dell™ Printer Configuration W

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13 Operator Panel About the Operator Panel The operator panel has a 4-line LCD panel, a status LED, control buttons, and a number pad,

8 (Back) button • Returns to the previous screen. 9 (Menu) button • Moves to the top level of the menu.

Changing the Language To change the language used on the LCD panel: When Using the Operator Panel 1