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:
1. Double-click the Dell 2335dn MFP Toner Reorder icon on your desktop.
OR
2. Visit Dell's website, or order Dell printer supplies by phone.
http://www.dell.com/supplies
Contacting Dell
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:
1. Visit www.support.dell.com.
2. Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of the
page.
3. Click Contact Us on the left side of the page.
4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
5. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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.
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your printer.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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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.
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than its own.
Finding Information
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.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
• Drivers for my printer
•MyUser'sGuide
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.
• 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.
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NOTE: Owner's Manual may not be provided with your product
depending on your country.
• How to set up my printer Setup diagram
• Safety information
• Warranty information
•RegulatoryNotice
Product Information Guide
Express Service Code Express Service 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.
• Latest drivers for my printer
• Answers to technical service
and support questions
• Documentation for my
printer
Dell Support Website: support.dell.com
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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.
• Solutions- Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and
online courses
• Upgrades- Upgrade information for components, such as memory
• Customer Care- Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair
information
• Downloads- Drivers
• Reference- Printer documentation and product specifications
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Unpacking Your Printer
1. Select a location for your printer.
zLeave 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.
zProvide the proper environment:
zA firm, level surface
zAway from the direct airflow of air conditioners, heaters, or ventilators
zAway from sunlight, extreme humidity, or high fluctuations in temperature
zA clean, dry, and dust free location
zSelect a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. See "Setting up the
hardware".
zDo not set the machine close to the edge of your desk or table.
2. 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:
CAUTION: The printer requires at least two people to lift it safely.
NOTE: Leave the printer in the box until you are ready to install it.
toner cartridge power corda
DRIVERS AND UTILITIES CDbowner's manualc
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a. The appearance of the power cord and the telephone line cord may differ according to your country's
specifications.
b. 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.
c. Owner's Manual may not be provided with your product depending on your country.
d. This item is only provided in some countries.
3. Save the carton and packing material in case the printer needs to be repacked.
4. Remove the packing tape from the front, back and, sides of the printer.
5. 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.
telephone line cordasetup diagram
terminatordProduct Information Guide
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.
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About Your Printer
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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.
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Front View
Rear View
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Operator Panel Button Functions
Common Keys
Press: To:
Scroll through available options.
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Fax Keys
Understanding the Status LED
When the problem occurs, the Status LED indicates the
machine's condition by the light color of it's action.
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.
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.
Status Description
Off zThe machine is off-line.
zThe 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.
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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
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Setup and then press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Reports and then press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight PCL Font List and then press Select ( ).
4. PCL Font list pages print out.
Printing the PS3 Font list
1. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Setup and then press Select ( ).
2. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Reports and then press Select ( ).
3. Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight PS Font List and then press Select ( ).
4. PS Font list pages print out.
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
Orange Blinking zA 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.
zThe toner cartridge is low. Order a new toner cartridge. You can
temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the toner.
zThe toner cartridge is totally empty. Remove the old toner cartridge
and install a new one.
zA paper jam has occurred.
zThere is no paper in the tray. Load paper in the tray.
zThe machine has stopped due to a major error. Check the display
message.
NOTE: You can add additional PCL fonts and PS fonts in Printer Settings Utility. See "Printer Settings
Utility".
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complete following steps
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1. Select a stable location.
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.
2. Unpack the machine and check all the enclosed items.
3. Remove the tape holding the machine tightly.
4. Install both the print cartridge.
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5. Load paper. See "Loading Paper".
6. Make sure that all the cables are connected to the printer.
7. Turn the printer on.
Installing the Toner Cartridge
1. Open the front cover.
2. Remove the toner cartridge from its bag and thoroughly shake the cartridge from side-to-side to
distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
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.
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.
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.
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3. Holding the toner cartridge by the handle, slide it into the printer until it locks firmly into place.
4. Close the front cover.
Loading Paper
Load up to 250 sheets of plain paper (75 g/m2, 20lb) in the
paper tray.
Load the paper:
1. Pull the paper tray out of the printer.
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.
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2. 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.
3. Slide in the paper length guide until it rests against the end of the paper stack.
For paper smaller than Letter size, adjust the rear paper
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4. Pinch the paper width guide, and move it towards the stack of paper until it touches the side of the
stack.
5. 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.
6. Insert the paper stack into the paper tray with the side to be printed on facing down.
7. Do not exceed the maximum stack height indicated by the paper limit marks on the both inside walls of
the tray.
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8. Slide the paper tray back into the printer.
9. Set the paper type and size. For more information, see "Setting the Paper Type" and "Setting the Paper
Size".
Making Connections
Connecting the Telephone Line
NOTE: Overloading the paper tray may cause paper jams.
NOTE: Improper adjustment of paper guides can result in paper jams.
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1. Plug one end of a telephone line cord into the RJ11 telephone line socket (FAX) and the other end into
an active wall jack.
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).
2. Alternative setup of Fax connected to a wall socket and a external phone or Telephone answering
device (TAD).
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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: 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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If the phone communication is serial in your country (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
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.
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".
1. Ensure that the printer, computer, and any other attached devices are powered off and unplugged.
2. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on your printer.
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.
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3. Connect the other end of the cable to an available USB port on the computer, not the USB keyboard.
Connecting the printer to the Network
1. Ensure that the printer, computer, and any other attached devices are powered off and unplugged.
2. Connect one end of a standard category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) network cable to a LAN drop
or hub, and the other end to the Ethernet network port on the back of the printer. The printer
automatically adjusts for the network speed.
Powering On the Printer
NOTE: After connecting the printer, you need to configure the network parameters on the operator
panel. See "Printing a Network Configuration Page".
CAUTION: The fusing area at the rear part of the inside of your printer becomes hot once the
printer is powered on.
CAUTION: Be careful not to be burned when you access this area.
CAUTION: Do not disassemble the printer when it is powered on. If you do, it may give you
an electric shock.
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