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Dell™ Personal Laser Printer P1500
Owner's Manual
Look Inside For:
• Setting up Your printer
• Loading Paper
• Understanding the Software
• Installing Printer Drivers
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  • Page 1 Dell™ Personal Laser Printer P1500 Owner’s Manual Look Inside For: • Setting up Your printer • Loading Paper • Understanding the Software • Installing Printer Drivers w w w . d e l l . c o m / s u p p l i e s | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...
  • Page 2 Order toner cartridges Dell™ toner cartridges are available only through Dell. You can order toner cartridges online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. Canada Mexico Puerto Rico Ireland France Italy Spain Germany Austria Netherlands Belgium Sweden Norway Denmark Finland Switzerland 877-465-2968...
  • Page 3 Dell™ Personal Laser Printer P1500 Paper support Top output Front output door Optional 250-sheet tray Use this feature: When you want to: Tray 1 Load up to 150 sheets of paper or 10 sheets of other media. Paper support Support media in tray 1 or the top output bin.

  • Page 4: Accessing Your User's Guide

    Power switch NOTE: You can use either a parallel cable or a USB cable, but do not use both. Accessing your User’s Guide To access your User’s Guide, click Start Dell Laser Printer P1500 User’s Guide. Parallel cable connector USB cable...

  • Page 5: Fcc Emissions Information

    Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 7: Caution: Safety Instructions

    • This product is designed to meet safety standards with the use of specific Dell-authorized components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Dell disclaims liability associated with use of non-Dell-authorized components. , it...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Installing the print cartridge Removing toner cartridge packaging 3 Install the optional 250-sheet drawer 4 Install optional memory cards Removing the printer side cover Removing the system board shield Installing a memory card Reinstalling the system board shield Reattaching the printer side cover .
  • Page 10 Dell Printer Software Uninstall Driver Profiler Installing printer drivers If you purchased your Dell printer and computer together If you purchased your Dell printer separately Using Windows XP with a USB or parallel cable Using Windows 2000 with a USB or parallel cable...
  • Page 11 ......Dell Software License Agreement ....
  • Page 12 Conte nts...

  • Page 13: Unpack The Printer

    S E C T I O N 1 U n p a c k t h e p r i n t e r Attaching an operator panel overlay...
  • Page 14 • Operator panel overlay (non-English only) If any items are missing or damaged, contact Dell at support.dell.com for assistance. Save the carton and packing material in case you need to repack the printer. Un p a c k t he p ri n te r...

  • Page 15: Attaching An Operator Panel Overlay

    Attaching an operator panel overlay If you have a non-English operator panel overlay in your printer box and want to use it, peel it off, align it with the operator panel, and press it into place. U n p a ck the p ri nte r...
  • Page 16 Un p a c k t he p ri n te r...

  • Page 17: Install Printer Supplies

    S E C T I O N 2 I n s t a l l p r i n t e r s u p p l i e s Installing the print cartridge...

  • Page 18: Installing The Print Cartridge

    Installing the print cartridge Removing toner cartridge packaging Use the finger tab to pull down the printer cover. Grasp the cartridge handle (behind the packaging tag in the illustration) and pull the toner cartridge straight up. Cartridge handle Remove the protective foam packaging from the toner cartridge.
  • Page 19 Pull off the plastic piece attached to the ends of the toner cartridge. Discard the plastic piece, foam and paper. NOTE: Do not touch the photoconductor drum on the bottom of the toner cartridge. Gently shake the cartridge to distribute the toner evenly. Ins ta l l p ri nt e r s up p l i e s...
  • Page 20 Push down on the cartridge until it is firmly in place. Close the printer cover. If you cannot close the printer cover, make sure the toner cartridge is positioned correctly. Do not force the cover closed. Ins ta l l p r i n t er s u p p l i e s...

  • Page 21: Install The Optional 250-Sheet Drawer

    S E C T I O N 3 I n s t a l l t h e o p t i o n a l 2 5 0 - s h e e t d r a w e r...
  • Page 22 Remove the tray from the base. Remove all packing material and tape from the tray and the base. Place the base in the location you have chosen for your printer. Ins tal l t he optional 250- sh e e t draw er...
  • Page 23 Align the printer with the front of the base and place it on top of the base. Make sure the base is firmly in place. Ins ta l l t he o p ti o na l 2 5 0 -s h ee t d r a we r...
  • Page 24 Insert the tray. When you complete setting up the printer, print a menu settings page to verify the 250-sheet drawer is listed under Installed Features (see page 66). For more information on loading the 250-sheet drawer, see "Loading the optional 250-sheet tray"...

  • Page 25: Install Optional Memory Cards

    I n s t a l l o p t i o n a l m e m o r y c a r d s Removing the printer side cover Removing the system board shield Installing a memory card...

  • Page 26: Removing The Printer Side Cover

    You can customize your printer memory capacity and connectivity by adding optional cards. CAUTION: If you are installing memory cards sometime after setting up the printer, turn the printer off and unplug the power cord before continuing. Removing the printer side cover Before installing any memory options, you must remove the printer side cover.
  • Page 27 Firmly push in the two oval tabs as you pull open the side cover. Gently pull off the cover and set it aside. Ins ta l l o p tio n a l m e m o r y c a r d s...

  • Page 28: Removing The System Board Shield

    Removing the system board shield Use a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the system board shield. Remove screw #1 and set it aside. Loosen screws #2, #3, and #4, but do not remove them. In stal l opt ional memor y card s...

  • Page 29: Installing A Memory Card

    Lift the system board shield up over the screws, slide it toward the front of the printer, and set it aside. Installing a memory card Follow the instructions in this section to install either a printer memory card or a flash memory card.
  • Page 30 Unpack the printer memory card. Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card. Save the packaging. Align the notches on the bottom of the card with the notches on the connector. Guide the card between the latches on each end of the connector and push the card firmly into the connector.

  • Page 31: Reinstalling The System Board Shield

    Reinstalling the system board shield Align the shield over the bottom screws, slide it toward the back of the printer, and lower it down onto the screws. Ins ta l l o p tio n a l m e m o r y c a r d s...

  • Page 32: Reattaching The Printer Side Cover

    Reattaching the printer side cover Align the top and bottom tabs with the corresponding slots. As you close the printer side cover, push the oval tabs firmly into the slots. Close the printer front cover. In stal l opt ional memor y card s...

  • Page 33: Load Paper

    S E C T I O N 5 L o a d p a p e r Loading tray 1 Loading the optional 250-sheet tray Loading the manual feed...
  • Page 34 Your printer has two standard paper sources: tray 1, which holds up to 150 sheets of plain paper, and a single-sheet manual feed. Use tray 1 for most print jobs. Use the manual feed to feed a single page, transparency, envelope, label, or card stock.
  • Page 35 The following table lists page numbers where you can find loading instructions for each tray. Source Capacity (sheets) Tray 1 Optional 250-sheet tray Manual feed Paper sizes supported Paper types supported Plain paper, transparencies, labels, card stock Plain paper A4, A5, B5, letter, legal, executive, folio Plain paper, transparencies, envelopes, labels, card stock...

  • Page 36: Loading Tray 1

    Loading tray 1 Use tray 1, which is behind the manual feed, to feed paper and specialty media. Tray 1 holds up to 150 sheets of paper, 10 sheets of transparencies or labels, 10 envelopes, 10 sheets of card stock. Extend the rear paper support until you hear it click twice.
  • Page 37 If loading: • letterhead paper, insert letterhead with the top of the page pointing down, facing you L oa d p a p e r...
  • Page 38 • envelopes, insert them vertically, flap side down with the stamp area in the top left corner To reduce paper jams, do not use envelopes that: – Have excessive curl – Are stuck together – Are damaged in any way –...
  • Page 39 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 your software application. Extend the front paper support on the top output bin until you hear it click once. If you are printing on legal size paper, extend the front paper support until you hear it click twice.

  • Page 40: Loading The Optional 250-Sheet Tray

    Open the front output door for a straight-through paper path if you are printing on specialty media. Loading the optional 250-sheet tray Grasp the tabs on either side of the tray and pull it completely out of the printer. Lo a d p ap e r...
  • Page 41 Make sure the metal plate is pressed down before inserting the tray into the printer. After the tray is inserted, the metal plate springs back up so the paper can feed into the printer. If loading A4 or legal size paper, extend the paper support on the front of the tray.
  • Page 42 Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, fan the sheets on all four sides, and flex them again. If loading letterhead paper, insert letterhead face down with the top of the page entering the printer first. Lo a d p ap e r...
  • Page 43 Make sure the paper is under both corner bucklers and lying flat in the tray. Corner bucklers NOTE: When you load the tray, do not exceed the maximum stack height indicated by the label in the tray. Overfilling the tray may cause paper jams. L oa d p a p e r...
  • Page 44 Slide the paper guides flush against the edges of the paper. Reinstall the tray, making sure it is pushed all the way in. NOTE: Do not forget to select the paper type and paper size from your software application. Lo a d p ap e r...

  • Page 45: Loading The Manual Feed

    Loading the manual feed Use the manual feed to feed media, one sheet at a time, into your printer. If you experience problems feeding envelopes or card stock in tray 1, try printing them one at a time from the manual feed.
  • Page 46 To reduce paper jams, do not use envelopes that: – Have excessive curl – Are stuck together – Are damaged in any way – Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing – Use metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars –...

  • Page 47: Connect Your Printer

    S E C T I O N 6 C o n n e c t y o u r p r i n t e r Attaching a cable Turning on the printer Software overview Installing printer drivers Sharing your printer...

  • Page 48: Attaching A Cable

    To attach the printer to a computer: Connect the printer to the computer using a USB or parallel cable. If you are using a USB cable, plug the printer into a USB port on the back of the computer, not the USB keyboard.

  • Page 49: Turning On The Printer

    If you are using a parallel cable, snap down the clips on the printer to secure the parallel cable. Turning on the printer Plug one end of the printer cord into the power cord connector at the back of the printer and the other end into a properly grounded wall outlet.

  • Page 50: Software Overview

    If the printer is on but nothing prints, or if print jobs are not printing and the Error light is on solid, make sure the toner cartridge is installed.

  • Page 51: Status Monitor

    The Status Monitor alerts you when an error or warning occurs, for example, when the top cover is open or toner is running low. The Status Monitor launches when you send a print job to the printer and only appears on the computer screen when an error or warning occurs.

  • Page 52: Dell Local Printer Setup Utility

    Dell Local Printer Setup Utility Use the Dell Local Printer Setup Utility to change and save printer settings not available from the printer driver. When you change these settings, they remain in effect until you make another selection and apply it, or until you restore the original printer settings (called factory default settings).

  • Page 53: Driver Profiler

    Driver Profiler Use the Driver Profiler to create driver profiles that contain custom driver settings. A driver profile can contain a group of saved printer driver settings and other data for things such as: • Print orientation and N-Up (document settings) •...

  • Page 54: If You Purchased Your Dell Printer Separately

    NOTE: Business versions of Windows XP require that you have administrative access to install printer drivers on your computer. When you attached the cable and turned on the printer, the Found New Hardware Wizard appeared on your computer screen. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into your computer.

  • Page 55: Using Windows 2000 With A Usb Or Parallel Cable

    Click Next to install the driver that is displayed. Click Finish when the software is installed. When the Dell Drivers and Utilities CD screen appears, choose Install to install the additional software for your printer. When all the files are installed on your computer, the Congratulations screen appears.

  • Page 56: Using Windows Me With A Usb Or Parallel Cable

    German Italian Spanish Use the default printer name (for example, Dell Laser Printer P1500) or type a unique name for your printer, and then click Next. A test page will print automatically. Click YES when the test page prints successfully.

  • Page 57: Using Windows Nt With A Parallel Cable

    D:\ where D is the drive letter of your CD). Select SETUP .EXE, and then click OK. When the Dell Drivers and Utilities CD screen appears, click Install to install the additional software for your printer. If you are prompted to restart your computer, click Yes.
  • Page 58 Highlight the driver, and then select to install the updated driver (recommended). Click Next. Click Next to complete installation. Use the default printer name (for example, Dell Laser Printer P1500) or type a unique name for your printer, and then click Next. Click Finish.

  • Page 59: Sharing Your Printer

    Select SETUP .EXE, and then click OK to launch the Dell Drivers and Utilities CD. When the Dell Drivers and Utilities screen appears, click Install to install the additional software for your printer. If you are prompted to restart your computer, click Yes.
  • Page 60 To find out the computer name, browse Network Neighborhood. Find the name of the computer and look for the shared name you assigned to the printer. When all the files are installed on your computer, the Congratulations screen appears. Click Print a Test Page to verify printer setup.

  • Page 61: Configure Paper Trays

    S E C T I O N 7 C o n f i g u r e p a p e r t r a y s Type and size settings...

  • Page 62: Type And Size Settings

    Type and size settings Set the driver and Dell Local Printer Setup Utility to the type and size of paper loaded in the paper trays. Launch the Dell Local Printer Setup Utility (Start Laser Printer P1500 Select your Dell Laser Printer P1500.
  • Page 63 If Update is unavailable, follow these steps: In the Available Options list, click 250-sheet tray or 500-sheet tray. Click Add. Click OK, and then close the Printers folder. If Update Now is unavailable, follow these steps: In the Options list, find 250-sheet tray or 500-sheet tray. Change the setting from Not Installed to Installed.
  • Page 64 C o n fi g ur e p a p e r tr a y s...

  • Page 65: Verify Printer Setup

    S E C T I O N 8 Ve r i f y p r i n t e r s e t u p Printing a menu settings page...

  • Page 66: Printing A Menu Settings Page

    For tips on successful printing, examples of common operator panel light sequences, ways to improve print quality, solutions for printing problems, and instructions for replacing supplies, refer to the Dell Personal Laser Printer P1500 User’s Guide on the Drivers and Utilities CD (Start Guide).
  • Page 67 Update your driver by following the instructions in the table. If the printer is on the network, update the driver for each client. Windows XP Click Start Right-click the Dell Laser Printer P1500 icon. Click Properties Click OK Windows 2000 Click Start Right-click the Dell Laser Printer P1500 icon.
  • Page 68 Ve ri f y pri nte r se t up...

  • Page 69: Appendix

    S E C T I O N 9 A p p e n d i x Contacting Dell Limited Warranties and Return Policy Dell Computer Corporation Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties Dell Software License Agreement...

  • Page 70: Contacting Dell

    NOTE: Toll-free numbers are for use within the country for which they are listed. When you need to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following table. If you need assistance in determining which codes to use, contact a local or an international operator.
  • Page 71 Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Canada (North York, Ontario) Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatus International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (automated technical support) TechFax Customer Care (Home Sales/Small Business) Customer Care (med./large business, government) Technical Support (Home Sales/Small Business) Technical Support (med./large bus., government)

  • Page 72: France

    Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Finland (Helsinki) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 990 E-mail: fin_support@dell.com Country Code: 358 E-mail Support (servers): Nordic_support@dell.com City Code: 9 Technical Support Technical Support Fax Relational Customer Care Home/Small Business Customer Care...
  • Page 73 Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Germany (Langen) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.com Country Code: 49 Technical Support City Code: 6103 Home/Small Business Customer Care Global Segment Customer Care Preferred Accounts Customer Care Large Accounts Customer Care...

  • Page 74: Italy

    Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Ireland (Cherrywood) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 16 E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Country Code: 353 Ireland Technical Support City Code: 1 U.K. Technical Support (dial within U.K. only) Home User Customer Care Small Business Customer Care U.K.
  • Page 75 Customer Service (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) Fax (Technical Support and Customer Service) (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) Sales (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) SalesFax (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) Luxembourg Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: tech_be@dell.com Country Code: 352 Technical Support (Brussels, Belgium) Home/Small Business Sales (Brussels, Belgium)
  • Page 76 Country Code: 31 (Enterprise): nl_server_support@dell.com City Code: 20 (Latitude): nl_latitude_support@dell.com (Inspiron): nl_inspiron_support@dell.com (Dimension): nl_dimension_support@dell.com (OptiPlex): nl_optiplex_support@dell.com (Dell Precision): nl_workstation_support@dell.com Technical Support Technical Support Fax Home/Small Business Customer Care Relational Customer Care Home/Small Business Sales Relational Sales Home/Small Business Sales Fax...
  • Page 77 Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Poland (Warsaw) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 011 E-mail: pl_support@dell.com Country Code: 48 Customer Service Phone City Code: 22 Customer Care Sales Customer Service Fax Reception Desk Fax Switchboard Portugal Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/pt/en/emaildell/...

  • Page 78: Spain

    International Access Code: 00 E-mail: swe_support@dell.com Country Code: 46 E-mail Support for Latitude and Inspiron: Swe-nbk_kats@dell.com City Code: 8 E-mail Support for OptiPlex: Swe_kats@dell.com E-mail Support for Servers: Nordic_server_support@dell.com Technical Support Relational Customer Care Home/Small Business Customer Care Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Support...
  • Page 79 Customer Care (Home and Small Business) Customer Care (Corporate) Switchboard U.K. (Bracknell) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 Customer Care website: support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/Form/Home.asp Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Technical Support (Corporate/Preferred Accounts/PAD [1000+ employees]) Technical Support (direct/PAD and general)

  • Page 80: Dell Software License Agreement

    Dell Sales Dell Outlet Store (Dell refurbished computers) Software and Peripherals Sales Spare Parts Sales Extended Service and Warranty Sales Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Speech-Impaired Appendix Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes,...

  • Page 81: Limited Warranties And Return Policy

    Limited Warranties and Return Policy Dell-branded hardware products purchased in the U.S. or Canada come with either a 90-day, one-year, two-year, three-year, or four-year limited warranty. To determine which warranty came with your hardware product(s), see your packing slip or invoice. The following sections describe the limited warranties and return policy for the U.S., the limited warranties and return policy for Canada, and the manufacturer guarantee for Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • Page 82 The limited warranty begins on the date of the packing slip or invoice. The warranty period is not extended if we repair or replace a warranted product or any parts. Dell may change the availability of limited warranties, at its discretion, but any changes will not be retroactive.
  • Page 83 We are not responsible for lost or corrupted data. What if I purchased a service contract? If your service contract is with Dell, service will be provided to you under the terms of the service agreement. Please refer to that contract for details on how to obtain service.
  • Page 84 "Total Satisfaction" return policy for most products that you—the end-user customer—purchase directly from Dell. Under this policy, you may return to Dell products that you purchased directly from Dell for a credit or a refund of the purchase price paid, less shipping and handling and applicable restocking fees as follows: •...
  • Page 85 You must ship the products to Dell within five days of the date that Dell issues the Credit Return Authorization Number. You must also return the products to Dell in their original packaging, in as-new condition along with any media, documentation, and all other items that were included in the original shipment, prepay shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment.
  • Page 86 The limited warranty begins on the date of the packing slip or invoice. The warranty period is not extended if we repair or replace a warranted product or any parts. Dell may change the terms and availability of limited warranties, at its discretion, but any changes will not be retroactive (that is, the warranty terms in place at the time of purchase will apply to your purchase).
  • Page 87 90-day limited warranty and the first year of all other limited warranties, we will repair any Dell-branded hardware products returned to us that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship. If we are not able to repair the product, we will replace it with a comparable product that is new or refurbished.
  • Page 88 What if I purchased a service contract? If your service contract is with Dell, service will be provided to you under the terms of the service contract. Please refer to that contract for details on how to obtain service. Dell's service contracts can be found online at www.dell.ca or by calling Customer Care at 1-800-847-4096.
  • Page 89 While Dell offers a wide selection of software and peripheral products, we do not specifically test or guarantee that all of the products we offer work with any or all of the various models of Dell computers, nor do we test or guarantee all of the products we sell on the hundreds of different brands of computers available today.
  • Page 90 If you are an end-user customer who bought Dell Software and Peripherals products directly from a Dell company, you may return Dell Software and Peripherals products that are in as-new condition to Dell up to 30 days from the date on the packing slip or invoice for a refund of the product purchase price if already paid. This refund will not include any shipping and handling charges shown on your packing slip or invoice;...
  • Page 91 Guarantee will be the end user’s sole and exclusive remedy against Dell or any of its affiliates, and neither Dell nor any of its affiliates shall be liable for loss of profit or contracts, or any other indirect or consequential loss arising from negligence, breach of contract, or howsoever.

  • Page 92: Dell Computer Corporation Ink And Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties

    If this product proves defective in either material or workmanship, it will be replaced without charge during the limited warranty period if returned to Dell. You must first call our toll-free number to get your return authorization. In the U.S., call 1-800-822-8965; in Canada, call 1-800-387-5757. If we are not able to replace the product because it has been discontinued or is not available, we will either replace it with a comparable product or reimburse you for the cartridge purchase cost, at Dell’s sole option.
  • Page 93 Mexico, call 001-877-533-6230; in Puerto Rico, call 1-877-839-5123. In cases in which either the production of the cartridge has been discontinued or the cartridge is not available, Dell reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to choose between replacing it by a similar product or reimbursing you for the purchase cost.
  • Page 94 Software. If you are a commercial customer of Dell or a Dell affiliate, you hereby grant Dell, or an agent selected by Dell, the right to perform an...
  • Page 95 The entire liability of Dell and its suppliers, and your exclusive remedy, shall be (a) return of the price paid for the Software or (b) replacement of any disk not meeting this warranty that is sent with a return authorization number to Dell, at your cost and risk.
  • Page 96 This agreement is binding on successors and assigns. Dell agrees and you agree to waive, to the maximum extent permitted by law, any right to a jury trial with respect to the Software or this agreement.
  • Page 97 37, 45 legal, 39, 41, 45 letter, 37, 45 letterhead, 37, 45 transparencies, 37, 45 trays 1, 2, and 3, 36 local printer setup utility, using, 52 maximum stack height, trays 1, 2, 3, 43 memory cards flash, 29...
  • Page 98 66 reinstalling, metal shield, 31 safety information, 7 sharing the printer, 59 software applications driver profiler, 53 local printer setup utility, 52 printing status, 51 status monitor, 51 toner re-order, 51 uninstall, 52 stack height, maximum trays 1, 2, 3, 43...
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