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Dell 2150 Color Laser User Manual (495 pages)

Dell Color Printer User Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Printer | Size: 7.79 MB

Dell™ 2150Cn/2150Cdn Color Printer

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- Table of Contents
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User's Guide

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Before Beginning

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- A Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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- 1 Dell™ 2150Cn/2150Cdn Color Printer User's Guide
  
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- 2 Finding Information
  
  25
- 3 Product Features
  
  29
- 4 About the Printer
  
  31
  - Front and Rear View
    31
    
    Front View
    31
    
    Rear View
    32
  - Space Requirements
    32
  - Operator Panel
    33
  - Securing the Printer
    33
  - Ordering Supplies
    34
Setting up the Printer (Printer Setup)

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5 Preparing Printer Hardware

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6 Installing Optional Accessories

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7 Connecting Your Printer

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11 Installing Printer Drivers on the Macintosh Computers

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- Installing the Drivers and Software
  123
12 Installing Printer Drivers on the Linux Computers (CUPS)

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- Operation on Red hat Enterprise Linux 4 WS/5 Client
  129
  - Setup Overview
    129
  - Installing the Printer Driver
    129
  - Setting up the Queue
    130
  - Setting the Default Queue
    131
  - Specifying the Printing Options
    131
  - Uninstalling the Printer Driver
    131
- Operation on SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
  132
  - Setup Overview
    132
  - Installing the Printer Driver
    132
  - Setting up the Queue
    133
  - Setting the Default Queue
    134
  - Specifying the Printing Options
    134
  - Setting the Password for Authority as the Printer Administrator
    135
  - Uninstalling the Printer Driver
    135
  - Operation on SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11
    136
    
    Setup Overview
    136
    
    Installing the Printer Driver
    136
    
    Setting up the Queue
    136
    
    Setting the Default Queue
    138
    
    Specifying the Printing Options
    138
    
    Setting the Password for Authority as the Printer Administrator
    139
    
    Uninstalling the Printer Driver
    139
Using Your Printer

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- 13 Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
  
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- Overview
  143
  - When Using the Operator Panel
    144
  - When Using the Tool Box
    144
- Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
  145
  - Printer Status
    145
  - Printer Jobs
    145
  - Printer Settings
    145
  - Print Server Settings
    146
  - Copy Printer Settings
    146
  - Print Volume
    146
  - Printer Information
    146
  - Tray Settings
    146
  - E-Mail Alert
    146
  - Set Password
    146
  - Online Help
    147
  - Order Supplies at
    147
  - Contact Dell Support at
    147
- Setting up from Web Browser
  147
- Setting up the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
  147
- Page Display Format
  150
  - Top Frame
    150
  - Left Frame
    152
  - Right Frame
    153
- Setting up from Operator Panel
  150
- Changing the Settings of the Menu Items
  154
  - Details of the Menu Items
    154
  - Printer Status
    156
  - Printer Jobs
    158
  - Printer Settings
    160
  - Print Server Settings
    177
  - Copy Printer Settings
    206
  - Print Volume
    206
  - Tray Settings
    209
14 Print Media Guidelines

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- Paper
  211
  - Paper Characteristics
    211
  - Recommended Paper
    212
  - Unacceptable Paper
    213
  - Selecting Paper
    213
  - Selecting Pre-Printed Media and Letterheads
    214
  - Selecting Pre-Punched Paper
    214
  - Printing on a Letterhead (Pre-Printed and Pre-Punched Paper)
    215
- Envelopes
  217
- Labels
  218
- Storing Print Media
  219
  - Identifying Print Media and Specifications
    220
    
    Supported Paper Sizes
    220
    
    Supported Paper Types
    221
    
    Paper Type Specifications
    221
- 15 Loading Print Media
  
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  - Capacity
    223
  - Print Media Dimensions
    223
  - 250-Sheet Feeder
    223
    
    Loading Envelopes in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray and Optional 250-Sheet Feeder
    226
    
    Loading Letterhead (Pre-Printed and Pre-Punched Paper)
    228
  - Loading Print Media in the SSF
    230
    
    Loading an Envelope in the SSF
    231
    
    Using the SSF
    233
  - Linking Trays
    234
- 16 Operator Panel
  
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  - Using the Operator Panel Buttons
    235
  - Printing a Panel Settings Page
    236
    
    When Using the Operator Panel
    236
    
    When Using the Tool Box
    236
Printing

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17 Printing

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- Tips for Successful Printing
  241
  - Tips on Storing Print Media
    241
  - Avoiding Paper Jams
    241
- Sending a Job to Print
  242
- Canceling a Print Job
  242
  - Canceling a Job from the Operator Panel
    242
  - Canceling a Job from a Computer Running Windows
    243
- Duplex Printing
  243
- Using the Stored Print Function
  247
  - Secure Print
    248
  - Private Mailbox Print
    248
  - Public Mailbox Print
    248
  - Proof Print
    248
  - Storing Print Jobs
    249
  - Printing the Stored Jobs
    249
  - Specifying Your Password on the Operator Panel (Secure Print/Private Mailbox Print)
    249
  - Deleting Stored Jobs
    250
- Printing a Report Page
  250
  - Printing Printer Settings Report
    250
  - Printing Font Sample List
    251
- Printer Settings
  252
  - Printing Printer Settings Report
    252
    
    Using the Operator Panel to Change the Printer Settings
    253
    
    Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to Change the Printer Settings
    254
    
    Resetting Defaults
    256
    
    Adjusting the Language
    257
Know Your Printer

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- 18 Understanding the Tool Box Menus
  
  261
- Printer Settings Report
  261
  - Printer Information
    261
  - Menu Settings
    262
  - Reports
    265
  - TCP/IP Settings
    266
- Printer Maintenance
  266
  - System Settings
    267
  - Date & Time
    271
  - Paper Density
    272
  - Color Registration Adjustment
    272
  - Adjust Altitude
    274
  - Reset Defaults
    274
  - Non-Dell Toner
    274
  - Initialize Print Meter
    275
  - Tray Settings
    275
  - TCP/IP Settings
    278
  - Network Settings
    279
- Diagnosis
  279
  - Chart Print
    280
  - Machine Check
    280
  - Paper Wrinkle Check Mode
    281
  - Environment Sensor Info
    282
  - Clean Developer
    283
- Refresh Mode
  283
- Resetting Defaults
  283
  - When Using the Tool Box
    283
19 Understanding the Printer Menus

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- Report / List
  285
  - Printer Setting
    285
  - Panel Settings
    285
  - PCL Fonts List
    285
  - PCL Macro List
    285
  - Job History
    286
  - Error History
    286
  - Print Meter
    286
  - Color Test Page
    286
  - Stored Documents
    286
- Admin Menu
  286
  - Print Language
    286
  - Network
    295
  - USB Settings
    303
  - System Settings
    303
  - Maintenance
    312
  - Performing Auto Correct
    316
  - Secure Settings
    319
- Tray Settings
  320
- Panel Language
  324
- Print Menu
  324
  - Secure Print
    324
  - Private Mail Box
    325
  - Public Mail Box
    326
  - Proof Print
    327
  - Panel Lock
    328
    
    Enabling the Panel Lock
    328
    
    Disabling the Panel Lock
    329
  - Resetting Defaults
    329
    
    When Using the Operator Panel
    329
- 20 Understanding Your Printer Software
  
  331
  - Printer Settings Utility
    333
    
    Status Window
    333
    
    Tool Box
    333
    
    Updater
    334
    
    Troubleshooting
    334
  - Status Monitor Widget for Macintosh
    334
    
    Status Monitor Widget Feature
    334
    
    Before Installing the Status Monitor Widget
    334
    
    Installing the Status Monitor Widget
    335
    
    Opening and Closing the Status Monitor Widget
    335
    
    Printer Status Window
    336
    
    Order Window
    338
    
    Preferences
    339
  - Status Monitor Console for Linux
    340
    
    Status Monitor Console Feature
    340
    
    Before Installing the Status Monitor Console
    340
    
    Installing the Status Monitor Console
    341
    
    Starting the Status Monitor Console
    341
    
    Printer Selection Window
    342
    
    Printer Status Window
    343
    
    Dell Supplies Management System Window
    344
    
    Service Tag Window
    346
    
    Settings Window
    346
21 Understanding Fonts

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- Typefaces and Fonts
  349
  - Weight and Style
    349
  - Pitch and Point Size
    350
- Bitmapped and Scalable Fonts
  351
- Resident Fonts
  353
- Symbol Sets
  354
  - Symbol Sets for PCL 5/PCL 6
    354
22 Understanding Printer Messages

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23 Printing with Web Services on Devices (WSD)

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- Adding Roles of Printer Services
  363
- Printer Setup
  364
  - Installing a Printer Driver Using the Add Printer Wizard
    364
24 Specifications

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- Operating System Compatibility
  367
- Power Supply
  367
- Dimensions
  367
- Memory
  367
- Page Description Language (Pdl)/Emulation, Operating System, and Interface
  368
  - MIB Compatibility
    368
  - Environment
    368
    
    Operation
    368
    
    Print Quality Guarantee
    368
    
    Storage
    369
    
    Altitude
    369
  - Cables
    369
Maintaining Your Printer

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- 25 Maintaining Your Printer
  
  373
- Conserving Supplies
  373
- Determining the Status of Supplies
  373
- Ordering Supplies
  374
- Storing Print Media
  374
- Replacing the Toner Cartridges
  375
  - Removing the Toner Cartridge
    376
  - Installing a Toner Cartridge
    377
- Storing Consumables
  375
- Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit
  379
  - Removing the PHD Unit
    379
  - Installing a PHD Unit
    381
- Replacing the Retard Roller
  386
  - Removing the Retard Roller in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray
    387
  - Installing a Retard Roller in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray
    388
- Cleaning Inside the Printer
  389
- Cleaning the Feed Roller
  389
- Cleaning the CTD Sensor
  394
- Adjusting Color Registration
  398
  - Printing the Color Registration Chart
    398
  - Determining Values
    399
  - Entering Values
    401
26 Removing Options

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27 Clearing Jams

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Troubleshooting

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28 Troubleshooting Guide

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- Basic Printer Problems
  433
  - Display Problems
    433
  - Printing Problems
    434
  - Print Quality Problems
    436
    
    The Output Is too Light
    437
    
    Toner Smears or Print Comes off
    440
    
    Random Spots/Blurred Images
    441
    
    The Entire Output Is Blank
    442
    
    Streaks Appear on the Output
    444
    
    Part or the Entire Output Is Black
    445
    
    Pitched Color Dots
    446
    
    Vertical Blanks
    447
    
    Ghosting
    448
    
    Light-Induced Fatigue
    450
    
    Fog
    451
    
    Bead-Carry-Out (BCO)
    451
    
    Jagged Characters
    452
    
    Banding
    453
    
    Auger Mark
    454
    
    Wrinkled/Stained Paper
    455
    
    Damage on the Leading Edge of Paper
    457
  - Jam/Alignment Problems
    457
    
    The Top and Side Margins Are Incorrect
    458
    
    Color Registration Is out of Alignment
    458
    
    Images Are Skewed
    460
    
    Standard 250-Sheet Tray Misfeed Jam
    460
    
    SSF Misfeed Jam
    462
    
    Optional 250-Sheet Feeder Misfeed Jam
    464
    
    Regi Jam (Exit Sensor on JAM)
    465
    
    Exit Jam (Exit Sensor off JAM)
    465
    
    Standard 250-Sheet Tray/Optional 250-Sheet Feeder Multi-Feed Jam
    466
    
    SSF Multi-Feed Jam
    466
- Noise
  467
- Problems with Installed Optional Accessories
  469
- Other Problems
  469
- Contacting Service
  472
Appendix

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- Dell™ Technical Support Policy
  479
  - Online Services
    479
- Warranty and Return Policy
  480
  - Recycling Information
    480
- Contacting Dell
  480

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Table of Contents

Dell™ 2150Cn/2150Cdn Color Printer

User's Guide

Before Beginning

1 Dell™ 2150Cn/2150Cdn Color Printer User's Guide

2 Finding Information

3 Product Features

4 About the Printer

Setting up the Printer (Printer Setup)

5 Preparing Printer Hardware

6 Installing Optional Accessories

7 Connecting Your Printer

8 Setting the IP Address

9 Loading Paper

10 Installing Printer Drivers on the Windows Computers

11 Installing Printer Drivers on the Macintosh Computers

12 Installing Printer Drivers on the Linux Computers (CUPS)

Using Your Printer

13 Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool

14 Print Media Guidelines

15 Loading Print Media

16 Operator Panel

Printing

17 Printing

Know Your Printer

18 Understanding the Tool Box Menus

19 Understanding the Printer Menus

20 Understanding Your Printer Software

21 Understanding Fonts

22 Understanding Printer Messages

23 Printing with Web Services on Devices (WSD)

24 Specifications

Maintaining Your Printer

25 Maintaining Your Printer

26 Removing Options

27 Clearing Jams

Troubleshooting

28 Troubleshooting Guide

Appendix

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