Dell 2335dn - Multifunction Monochrome Laser Printer... User manual

Dell™ 2335dn MFP User's Guide
Click the links to the left for information on the features, options, and operation of your printer. For
information on other documentation included with your printer, see "Finding Information".
To order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from Dell:
Double-click the Dell 2335dn MFP Toner Reorder icon on your desktop.1.
OR
Visit Dell's website, or order Dell printer supplies by phone.2.
http://www.dell.com/supplies
Contacting Dell
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your
purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country
and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical
support, or customer service issues:
Visit www.support.dell.com.1.
Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of the
page.
2.
Click Contact Us on the left side of the page.3.
Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.4.
Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.5.
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your printer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how
to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
2008-2010 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc.is
strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell and DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
PaperPort is a registered trademark of ScanSoft, Inc.
Adobe®and PhotoShop®are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to the entities claiming the marks
and names of their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names
other than its own.
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Finding Information
What Are You
Looking For?
Find It Here
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Drivers for my
printer
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My User's
Guide
DRIVERS AND UTILITIES CD
You can use the DRIVERS AND UTILITIES CD to install, uninstall, reinstall drivers and utilities or
access your User's Guide . For details, see "Software Overview" .
Readme files may be included on your DRIVERS AND UTILITIES CD to provide last-minute
updates about technical changes to your printer or advanced technical reference material for
experienced users or technicians.
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How to use my
printer
Owner's manual
CAUTION: Read and follow all safety instructions in your Product
Information Guide prior to setting up and operating your printer.
NOTE: Owner's Manual may not be provided with your product depending on your
country.
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How to set up
my printer
Setup diagram
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Safety
information
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Warranty
information
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Regulatory
Notice
Product Information Guide
Express Service
Express Service Code
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Code
Identify your printer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support.
Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. The Express
Service Code is not available in all countries.
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Latest drivers
for my printer
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Answers to
technical
service and
support
questions
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Documentation
for my printer
Dell Support Website: support.dell.com
The Dell Support Website provides several online tools, including:
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Solutions- Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses
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Upgrades- Upgrade information for components, such as memory
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Customer Care- Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information
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Downloads- Drivers
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Reference- Printer documentation and product specifications
You can access Dell Support at support.dell.com . Select your region on the WELCOME TO DELL
SUPPORT page, and fill in the requested details to access help tools and information.
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Unpacking Your Printer
Select a location for your printer.1.
CAUTION: The printer requires at least two people to lift it safely.
Leave enough room to open the printer tray, covers, doors, and options. It is also important to allow
enough space around the printer for proper ventilation.
Provide the proper environment:
A firm, level surface
Away from the direct airflow of air conditioners, heaters, or ventilators
Away from sunlight, extreme humidity, or high fluctuations in temperature
A clean, dry, and dust free location
Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. See "Setting up the hardware"
.
Do not set the machine close to the edge of your desk or table.
NOTE: Leave the printer in the box until you are ready to install it.
In addition to the Dell 2335dn MFP , ensure that you have the following items in the box. If there is a
missing item, contact Dell:
2.
toner cartridge
power corda
DRIVERS AND UTILITIES CD b
owner's manualc
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telephone line corda
setup diagram
terminatord
Product Information Guide
The appearance of the power cord and the telephone line cord may differ according to your country's
specifications.
a.
The DRIVERS AND UTILITIES CD contains Dell printer drivers, Scan drivers, Printer Settings Utility, Set
IP, Macintosh driver, Linux driver, Dell Toner Management System, Dell ScanCenter, PaperPort®and
an HTML User's Guide.
b.
Owner's Manual may not be provided with your product depending on your country.c. This item is only provided in some countries.d.
NOTE: Use the telephone line cord supplied with your printer. You can also use AWG#26 or lower
gauge cord that is less than 250 cms in length.
NOTE: The power cord must be plugged into a grounded power socket.
Save the carton and packing material in case the printer needs to be repacked.3.
Remove the packing tape from the front, back and, sides of the printer.4.
Remove the label completely from the scanner module by gently pulling it. The scan unlock switch
should move forward to the unlock position as the label is pulled out.
5.
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5.
NOTE: To confirm the scanner is unlocked, open the scanner cover and ensure that the blue
latch is in the unlocked ( ) position. If the latch is not in the unlocked position, reach under
the operator panel and pull it forward. If the scan switch is locked, you can not copy or scan.
NOTE: When you are moving the printer or do not intend to use it for a long period of time,
move the switch BACKWARD to the lock position, as shown.
To scan or copy a document, the switch must be unlocked.
About Your Printer
These are the main components of your printer. The following illustrations show the standard Dell 2335dn
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MFP and an optional tray 2 attached:
Front View
Rear View
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Operator Panel Button Functions
Common Keys
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Press:
To:
Scroll through available options.
Confirm the selection on the display.
Return to the upper menu.
Stop an operation at any time, or return to main menu.
Start a job.
Fax Keys
Press:
To:
Dial/Enter number or enter alphanumeric characters.
Store frequently used fax numbers in memory or search for stored fax
numbers or email addresses.
It also allows you to print a Phonebook list.
Insert a pause into a fax number in edit mode.
Understanding the Status LED
When the problem occurs, the Status LED indicates the machine's condition by the light color of it's action.
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Status
Description
Off
The machine is off-line.
The machine is in power save mode. When data is
received, or any button is pressed, it switches to on-line
automatically.
Green
Blinking
The machine is warming up or ready to receive the data.
On
The machine is on-line and can be used.
Orange
Blinking
A minor error has occurred and the machine is
waiting the error to be cleared. Check the display
message. When the problem is cleared, the machine
resumes.
The toner cartridge is low. Order a new toner
cartridge. You can temporarily improve print quality by
redistributing the toner.
The toner cartridge is totally empty. Remove the
old toner cartridge and install a new one.
A paper jam has occurred.
There is no paper in the tray. Load paper in the
tray. The machine has stopped due to a major error.
Check the display message.
Internal Fonts
The Dell 2335dn MFP Laser printer supports the PCL and PS fonts.
If you want to see the PCL and PS font list, follow these steps:
Printing the PCL Font list
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Setup and then press Select ( ).1.
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Reports and then press Select ( ).2.
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight PCL Font List and then press Select ( ).3.
PCL Font list pages print out.4.
Printing the PS3 Font list
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Setup and then press Select ( ).1.
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Reports and then press Select ( ).2.
3.
4.
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2.
Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight PS Font List and then press Select ( ).3.
PS Font list pages print out.4.
NOTE: You can add additional PCL fonts and PS fonts in Printer Settings Utility. See "Printer Settings
Utility" .
Setting up the hardware
This section shows the steps to set up the hardware which is explained in the Placemat. Make sure you read
Placemat and complete following steps.
Select a stable location.1.
Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow extra space to open covers
and trays.
The area should be well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat, cold, and
humidity. Do not set the machine close to the edge of your desk or table.
Place the machine on a flat, stable surface so that there is no incline greater than 2 mm (0.08 inch).
Otherwise, printing quality may be affected.
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Unpack the machine and check all the enclosed items.2.
Remove the tape holding the machine tightly.3.
Install both the print cartridge.4.
Load paper. See "Loading Paper" .5.
Make sure that all the cables are connected to the printer.6.
Turn the printer on.7.
NOTE: When you move the printer, do not tilt or turn it upside down. Otherwise, the inside of the
printer may be contaminated by toner, which can cause damage to the printer or bad printing quality.
Installing the Toner Cartridge
Open the front cover.1.
CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more than a
few minutes.
CAUTION: Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge. Use the handle on the
cartridge to avoid touching this area.
2.
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Remove the toner cartridge from its bag and thoroughly shake the cartridge from side-to-side to
distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
2.
NOTE: If toner comes into contact with your clothing, wipe the toner off with a dry cloth and
wash your clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.
Holding the toner cartridge by the handle, slide it into the printer until it locks firmly into place.3.
Close the front cover.4.
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Loading Paper
Load up to 250 sheets of plain paper (75 g/m2, 20lb) in the paper tray.
NOTE: Set the paper type and size after loading paper into the paper tray. See "Setting the Paper
Type" and "Setting the Paper Size" for the paper used in copying and faxing, or "Paper Tab" for
Computer printing.
Load the paper:
Pull the paper tray out of the printer.1.
If you load paper that is longer than a standard (Letter or A4) size, such as Legal paper, press and
unlatch the guide lock, and then slide the paper length guide out completely to extend the paper tray
to its full length.
2.
Slide in the paper length guide until it rests against the end of the paper stack.3.
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3.
For paper smaller than Letter size, adjust the rear paper length guide so that it lightly touches the
paper stack.
Pinch the paper width guide, and move it towards the stack of paper until it touches the side of the
stack.
4.
Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them out. Do not fold or crease the print
media. Align the edges on a level surface.
5.
Insert the paper stack into the paper tray with the side to be printed on facing down.6.
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6.
Do not exceed the maximum stack height indicated by the paper limit marks on the both inside walls of
the tray.
7.
NOTE: Overloading the paper tray may cause paper jams.
NOTE: Improper adjustment of paper guides can result in paper jams.
Slide the paper tray back into the printer.8.
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Set the paper type and size. For more information, see "Setting the Paper Type" and "Setting the Paper
Size" .
9.
Making Connections
Connecting the Telephone Line
Plug one end of a telephone line cord into the RJ11 telephone line socket (FAX) and the other end into
an active wall jack.
1.
To connect a telephone and/or answering machine to your printer, remove the plug from the extension
telephone socket (EXT) ( ) and plug the telephone or answering machine into the extension
telephone socket (EXT).
Alternative setup of Fax connected to a wall socket and a external phone or Telephone answering
device (TAD).
2.
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If connecting a FAX using an answering machine or telephone answering device (TAD).
NOTE: Set rings to answer to digit greater than the "Ring To Answer" setting for the telephone
answering device (TAD).
If connecting a FAX using a computer modem.
NOTE: Set rings to answer to digit greater than the "Ring To Answer" setting for the telephone
answering device (TAD).
NOTE: For additional information, see "Using an Answering machine" or "Using a Computer Modem" .
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NOTE: Phone adaptor not supplied with unit for UK setup, advice to buy from local market or check
with telephone service provider. Terminator plug is provided along the unit.
If the phone communication is serial in your coun try (such as Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Austria,
Belgium, Italy, France, and Switzerland),remove the plug from the extension telephone socket (EXT) ( )
and insert the supplied terminator.
Connecting the Printer Cable
Connecting the printer Locally
Local printer refers to a printer connected to your computer using a USB cable. If your printer is attached to
a network instead of your computer, skip this step and go on to "Connecting the printer to the Network" .
NOTE: USB cables are sold separately. Contact Dell to purchase a USB cable.
NOTE: Connecting the printer to the USB port of the computer requires a certified USB cable. You will
need to buy a USB 2.0 compliant cable that is about 3 m in length.
Ensure that the printer, computer, and any other attached devices are powered off and unplugged.1.
Connect a USB cable to the USB port on your printer.2.
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