Dell 1130 Mono Operating instructions

Copyright
Safety information
About this user’s guide
Features of your new product
Introduction
Getting started
Network setup (Dell 1130n only)
Basic setup
Media and tray
Printing
Management tools
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Supplies
Specifications
Appendix
Glossary
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adjusting
tray size
booklet printing
booklets
change percentage of your document
cleaning
inside
outside
cleaning a machine
control panel
convention
duplex printing (manual)
printer driver
Embedded Web Service
general information
favorites settings, for printing
features
features
machine features
power saving feature
print media feature
printer driver
supplied software
font setting
front view
glossary
jam
clearing paper
tips for avoiding paper jams
Linux
common Linux problems
driver installation for network connected
driver installation for USB cable connected
printer properties
printing
supplied softwares
system requirements
unifled driver configurator
loading
paper in manual tray
paper in the tray1
special media
adjusting
tray size
booklet printing
booklets
change percentage of your document
cleaning
inside
outside
cleaning a machine
control panel
convention
duplex printing (manual)
printer driver
Embedded Web Service
general information
favorites settings, for printing
features
features
machine features
power saving feature
print media feature
printer driver
supplied software
font setting
front view
glossary
jam
clearing paper
tips for avoiding paper jams
Linux
common Linux problems
driver installation for network connected
driver installation for USB cable connected
printer properties
printing
supplied softwares
system requirements
unifled driver configurator
loading

Copyright
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Safety information
These warnings and precautions are included in order to prevent injury to you and others, as well as preventing any
potential damage to your machine. Be sure to read and understand all of these instructions before using the machine.
Use common sense for operating any electrical appliance and whenever using your machine. Also, follow all warnings and
instructions marked on the machine and in the accompanying literature. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for
future reference.
Important safety symbols
This section explains the meanings of all icons and signs in the user's guide. These safety symbols are in order, according
to the degree of danger.
Explanation of all icons and signs used in the user’s guide:
Warning Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.
Caution Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.
Do not attempt.
Do not disassemble.
Do not touch.
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket.
Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.
Call the service center for help.
Follow directions explicitly.
Operating environment
Warning
Do not use if the power cord is damaged or if the electrical
outlet is not grounded.
This could result in electric shock or fire.
Do not bend, or place heavy
objects on the power cord.
Stepping on or allowing the
power cord to be crushed by a
heavy object could result in electric shock or
fire.
Do not place anything on top of the machine (water, small
metal or heavy objects, candles, lit cigarettes, etc.).
This could result in electric shock or fire.
Do not remove the plug by
pulling on the cord; do not
handle the plug with wet hands.
This could result in electric
shock or fire.
If the machine gets overheated, it releases smoke, makes
strange noises, or generates an odd odor, immediately turn
off the power switch and unplug the machine.
This could result in electric shock or fire.
Caution
During an electrical storm or for a period of
non-operation, remove the power plug from
the electrical outlet.
If the plug does not easily enter the electrical outlet, do
not attempt to force it in.

This could result in electric shock or fire. Call an electrician to change the electrical outlet, or this could result in electric shock.
Be careful, the paper output area is hot.
Burns could occur. Do not allow pets to chew on the AC power, telephone or
PC interface cords.
This could result in electric shock or fire and/or injury to your
pet.
If the machine has been dropped, or if the cabinet
appears damaged, unplug the machine from all
interface connections and request assistance from
qualified service personnel.
Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.
If the machine does not operate properly after these
instructions have been followed, unplug the machine from all
interface connections and request assistance from qualified
service personnel.
Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.
If the machine exhibits a sudden and distinct change
in performance, unplug the machine from all interface
connections and request assistance from qualified
service personnel.
Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.
Operating method
Caution
Do not forcefully pull the paper out
during printing.
It can cause damage to the
machine.
When printing large quantities, the bottom part of the
paper output area may get hot. Do not allow children to
touch.
Children may be burned.
Be careful not to put your hand
between the machine and paper
tray.
You may get injured.
When removing jammed paper, do not use tweezers or
sharp metal objects.
It can cause damage to the machine.
Do not block or push objects into the
ventilation opening.
This could result in elevated component
temperatures which can cause damage or fire.
Do not allow too many papers to stack up in the paper output tray.
It could cause damage to the machine.
Use care to avoid paper cuts when replacing
paper or removing jammed paper.
You may get hurt.
This machine's power interception device is the power cord.
To switch off the power supply, remove the power cord from the
electrical outlet.
Installation / Moving
Warning
Do not place the machine in an area with dust, humidity or water leaks.
This could result in electric shock or fire.
Caution
When moving the machine, turn
the power off and disconnect all
cords; then lift the machine with
at least two people.
The machine could fall, causing human injury
or machine damage.
Do not put a cover over the machine or place it in an airtight
location, such as a closet.
If the machine is not well-ventilated, this could result in fire.
Do not place the machine on an unstable
surface. Make sure you plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.
Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.

The machine could fall, causing human injury
or machine damage.
The machine should be connected to the
power level which is specified on the label.
If you are unsure and want to check the
power level you are using, contact the
electrical utility company.
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.
This can diminish performance, and could result in electric shock or
fire.
Use only No.26 AWG[a]or larger, telephone
line cord, if necessary.
Otherwise, it can cause damage to the
machine.
Use the power cord supplied with your machine for safe operation. If
you are using a cord which is longer than 2 meters (79”) with a 140V
machine, then the gauge should be 16 AWG or larger.
Otherwise, it can cause damage to the machine, and could result in
electric shock or fire.
[a] AWG: American Wire Gauge
Maintenance / Checking
Caution
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning the inside
of the machine. Do not clean the machine with benzene, paint
thinner or alcohol; do not spray water directly into the machine.
This could result in electric shock or fire.
Keep cleaning supplies
away from children.
Children may get hurt.
When you are working inside the machine replacing supplies or
cleaning the inside, do not operate the machine.
You may get injured.
Do not disassemble,
repair or rebuild the
machine by yourself.
It can cause damage to
the machine. Call a certified
technician when the machine needs
repair.
Keep the power cable and the contact surface of the plug clean from dust or
water.
This could result in electric shock or fire.
To clean and operate the machine,
strictly follow the user's guide
provided with the machine.
Otherwise, it can cause damage to
the machine.
Do not remove any covers or guards that are fastened with screws.
The machine should only be repaired by Dell service technician.
Supply usage
Caution
Do not disassemble the toner cartridge.
Toner dust can be dangerous to humans. When storing supplies such as toner
cartridges, keep them away from
children.
Toner dust can be dangerous to
humans.
Do not burn any of the supplies such as toner cartridge
or fuser unit.
It can cause an explosion or fire.
Using recycled supplies, such as toner, can
cause damage to the machine.
In case of damage due to the use of recycled
supplies, a service fee will be charged.
When changing the toner cartridge or removing jammed paper,
be careful not to let toner dust touch your body or clothes.
Toner dust can be dangerous to humans.

About this user’s guide
This user’s guide provides information about basic understanding of the machine as well as detailed explanation on each
step during actual usage.
Read the safety information before using the machine.
If you have a problem using the machine, refer to the troubleshooting chapter. (See Troubleshooting.)
Terms used in this user’s guide are explained in the glossary chapter. (See Glossary.)
All illustrations in this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending on its options or models.
The procedures in this user’s guide are mainly based on Windows XP.
Convention
Some terms in this guide are used interchangeably, as below:
Document is synonymous with original.
Paper is synonymous with media, or print media.
Machine refers to printer or MFP.
The following table offers the conventions of this guide:
Convention Description Example
Bold For texts on the display or button names on the machine. Cancel
Note Provides additional information or detailed specification of the
machine function and feature. The date format may differ from
country to country.
Caution Gives users information to protect the machine from possible
mechanical damage or malfunction. Do not touch the green underside of
the toner cartridge.
Footnote Provides additional more detailed information on certain words or
a phrase. a. pages per minute
(“Cross-
reference”) Guides users to a reference page for the additional detailed information. (See Finding more information.)
Finding more information
You can find information for setting up and using your machine from the following resources, either as a print-out or on
screen.
Material
name Description
Quick
Install
Guide
This guide provides information on setting up your machine and this requires that you follow the instructions
in the guide to prepare the machine.
User’s
Guide This guide provides you with step-by-step instructions for using your machine’s full features, and contains
information for maintaining your machine, troubleshooting and replacing supplies.
Printer This help provides you with help information on printer driver and instructions for setting up the options for

Driver
Help
printing. (See Using help.)
Dell
website If you have Internet access, you can get help, support, printer drivers, manuals, and order information from the Dell websites www.dell.com or support.dell.com.

Features of your new product
Your new machine is equipped with a number of special features that improve the quality of the documents you print.
Special Features
Print with excellent quality and speed
You can print with a resolution of up to 1,200 x 600 dpi (Dell 1130) and up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi (Dell
1130n) effective output.
Dell 1130 prints up to 18 ppm, A4-sized paper or up to 19 ppm, letter sized paper. Dell 1130n prints
up to 24 ppm, A4-sized paper and letter-sized paper.
Handle many different types of printable material
Manual tray supports plain paper in various sizes, letterhead, envelopes, labels, custom-sized media,
postcards, and heavy paper.
The 250-sheet tray supports plain paper.
Create professional documents
Print Watermarks. You can customize your documents with words, such as “Confidential”. (See Using
watermarks.)
Print Posters. The text and pictures of each page of your document are magnified and printed across
the sheet of paper and can then be taped together to form a poster. (See Printing posters.)
You can use preprinted forms and letterhead with plain paper. (See Using overlay.)
Save time and money
To save paper, you can print multiple pages on one single sheet of paper. (See Printing multiple pages
on one sheet of paper.)
This machine automatically conserves electricity by substantially reducing power consumption when not
in use.
To save paper, you can print on both sides of the paper (Manual). (See Printing on both sides of paper
(Manual).)
Print in various environments
You can print with Windows as well as Linux and Macintosh systems.
Your machine is equipped with a USB interface.
The Dell 1130n comes with a built-in Network interface, 10/100 BaseTX.
IPv6 This machine supports IPv6 (Dell 1130n only).

Features by Models
The machine is designed to support all of your document needs from printing to more advanced networking solutions for
your business.
Features by models include:
FEATURES Dell 1130 Dell 1130n
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ●[a]●
Network Interface Ethernet 10/100 BaseTX wired LAN ●
Duplex (2-sided) printing (Manual) ● ●
[a] USB 1.1
( ●: Included, Blank: Not available)

Introduction
This chapter gives you an overview of your machine:
This chapter includes:
Machine overview
Control panel overview
Understanding the control panel
Machine overview
Front view
This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model.
1Document output tray 6Manual feeder
2Control panel 7Manual feeder guide
3Front cover handle 8Output support
4Front cover 9Toner cartridge
5Tray 1
Rear view

This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model.
1Rear cover 3USB port
2Network Port[a]4Power receptacle
[a] Dell 1130n only.
Control panel overview
This control panel may differ from your machine depending on its model.
1Jam Shows the status of jam occurrence of your machine. (See LEDs.)
2Online/Error Shows the status of your machine. (See LEDs.)
3Cancel Stops an operation at any time. Also there are more functions. (See Understanding the control
panel.)
4Power Turns power on or off. (See Understanding the control panel.)
Understanding the control panel
LEDs
The color of the LEDs indicates the machine's current status.

LED Status Description
Jam ( )Orange On A paper jam has occurred. (See Clearing paper jams.)
Online/Error
()Off The machine is off-line.
Green On The machine is in power saver mode.
The machine is on-line and can receive data from the computer.
Blinking When the LED blinks slowly, the machine is receiving data from the computer.
When the LED blinks rapidly , the machine is printing data.
Red On The cover is open. Close the cover.
There is no paper in the tray. Load paper in the tray.
The machine has stopped due to a major error.
Your system has some problems. If this problem occurs, contact your service
representative.
The toner cartridge has almost reached its estimated cartridge life[a]. It is
recommended to replace the toner cartridge. (See Replacing the toner cartridge.)
Blinking A minor error has occurred and the machine is waiting for the error to be cleared.
When the problem is cleared, the machine resumes.
Toner is low. Replace the cartridge. The estimated cartridge life[a]of toner is close.
Prepare a new cartridge for replacement. You may temporarily increase the printing
quality by redistributing the toner. (See Redistributing toner.)
[a] Estimated cartridge life means the expected or estimated toner cartridge life, which indicates the average capacity
of print-outs and is designed pursuant to ISO/IEC 19752. The number of pages may be affected by operating
environment, printing interval, media type, and media size. Some amount of toner may remain in the cartridge even
when red LED turned on and the printer stops printing.
Dell does not recommend using non-genuine Dell toner cartridge such as refilled or re-manufactured. Dell cannot
guarantee non-genuine Dell toner cartridge's quality. Service or repair required as a result of using non-genuine
Dell toner cartridges will not be covered under the machine warranty.
All printing errors will be appear in the Printer Status Monitor program window. If the problem persists, call for
service.
Buttons
(Cancel button)
By pressing the (cancel button), you can:
Function Description
Printing
demo
page[a]
In Ready mode, press and hold this button for about 2 seconds until the status LED blinks slowly, and
release. (See Printing a demo page.)
Printing
configuration
sheet [b]
In Ready mode, press and hold this button for about 5 seconds until the status LED blinks fast, and
release. (See Printing a machine report.)
Printing a
cleaning
sheet [b]
In Ready mode, press and hold this button for about 10 seconds until the status LED blinks slowly, and
release. (See Cleaning the inside.)
Cancel print
job Press (cancel button) during printing. The red LED blinks while the print job is cleared from both the
machine and the computer and then the machine returns to ready mode. This may take some time
depending on the size of the print job.
Manual print Press (cancel button) each time you load a sheet of paper in the
manual tray when you select Manual Feeder for Source from your software application.
[a] When you print the demo page for Dell 1130, configuration sheet is printed as well.
[b] Dell 1130n only

(Power button)
This button must be used to turn the machine on/off.
Turning on the machine
1. Plug in the power cord.
2. Press (power) on the control panel.
If you want to turn the power off, press and hold this button for 1 second.

Getting started
This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the USB connected machine and software.
This chapter includes:
Setting up the hardware
Printing a demo page
Supplied software
System requirements
Installing USB connected machine’s driver
Sharing your machine locally
Setting up the hardware
This section shows the steps to set up the hardware, as is explained in the Quick Install Guide. Make sure you read the
Quick Install Guide first and follow the steps below:
Location
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.
Printing is suitable for altitudes under 1,000 m (3,281 ft). Refer to the altitude setting to optimize your printing. (See
Altitude adjustment.)
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 tape holding the machine.
4. Install the toner cartridge.
5. Load paper. (See Loading paper in the tray.)
6. Make sure that all cables are connected to the machine.
7. Turn the machine on. (See Turning on the machine.)
This equipment will be inoperable when mains power fails.
Printing a demo page
Print a demo page to make sure that the machine is operating correctly.
To print a demo page:
In ready mode, press and hold the (cancel button) for about 2 seconds.
Supplied software
After you have set up your machine and connected it to your computer, you must install the printer software using the
supplied CD. The software CD provides you with the following software.
OS Contents
Windows Printer driver: Use this driver to take full advantage of your machine’s features.
Printer Status Monitor: This program allows you to monitor the machine’s status and alerts you when an
error occurs during printing.
Printer Settings Utility (Dell 1130n only): This program allows you to set up printer’s other options
from your computer desktop.
Dell Toner Management System™: Displays the status of the printer and the name of the job when
send a job to print. The Dell Toner Management System™window also displays the level of toner remaining
and allows you to order replacement toner cartridge.
Firmware Update Utility: This program helps you to update printer’s firmware.
SetIP (Dell 1130n only): Use this program to set your machine’s TCP/IP addresses.
Macintosh Printer Driver: Use this driver to take full advantage of your machine’s features.
Linux Unified Linux Driver: Use this driver to take full advantage of your machine’s features.
System requirements
Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:
Microsoft® Windows®
Your machine supports the following Windows operating systems.
OPERATING
SYSTEM
Requirement (recommended)
CPU RAM free HDD
space
Windows 2000 Intel® Pentium® II 400 MHz (Pentium III 933 MHz) 64 MB (128 600 MB

MB)
Windows XP Intel® Pentium® III 933 MHz (Pentium IV 1 GHz) 128 MB (256
MB) 1.5 GB
Windows Server®
2003 Intel® Pentium® III 933 MHz (Pentium IV 1 GHz) 128 MB (512 MB) 1.25 GB to 2 GB
Windows Server
2008 Intel® Pentium® IV 1 GHz (Pentium IV 2 GHz) 512 MB (2048 MB) 10 GB
Windows Vista® Intel® Pentium® IV 3 GHz 512 MB (1024
MB) 15 GB
Windows 7 Intel® Pentium® IV 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor or higher 1 GB (2 GB) 16 GB
Support for DirectX® 9 graphics with 128 MB memory (to enable the Aero theme).
DVD-R/W Drive
Windows Server
2008 R2 Intel® Pentium® IV 1 GHz (x86) or 1.4 GHz (x64) processors (2 GHz or faster) 512 MB (2048 MB) 10 GB
Internet Explorer® 5.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for all Windows operating systems.
Administrator rights are required to install the software.
Windows Terminal Services is compatible with this machine.
Macintosh
OPERATING
SYSTEM
Requirements (recommended)
CPU RAM free HDD
space
Mac OS X 10.3 ~
10.4 Intel Processors
PowerPC G4/ G5
128 MB for a PowerPC based Mac (512
MB)
512 MB for a Intel-based Mac (1 GB)
1 GB
Mac OS X 10.5 Intel Processors
867 MHz or faster Power PC G4/
G5
512 MB (1 GB) 1 GB
Mac OS X 10.6 Intel Processors 1 GB (2 GB) 1 GB
Linux
Item Requirement (recommended)
Operating system RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4, 5 (32/64 bit)
Fedora Core 2~10 (32/64 bit)
SuSE Linux 9.1 (32 bit)
OpenSuSE 9.2, 9.3, 10.0, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 11.0, 11.1 (32/64 bit)
Mandrake 10.0, 10.1 (32/64 bit)
Mandriva 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 (32/64 bit)
Ubuntu 6.06, 6.10, 7.04, 7.10, 8.04, 8.10 (32/64 bit)
SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 9, 10 (32/64 bit)
Debian 3.1, 4.0, 5.0 (32/64 bit)
CPU Pentium IV 2.4 GHz (Intel Core™2)
RAM 512 MB (1024 MB)
Free HDD space 1 GB (2 GB)
Installing USB connected machine’s driver
A locally connected machine is a machine directly attached to your computer using the USB cable. If your machine is
attached to a network, skip the following steps below and go on to installing network connected machine’s driver. (See
Installing network connected machine’s driver.)

Only use an USB cable shorter than 3 m (118 in. ).
Windows
You can install the machine software using the typical or custom method.
The following steps below are recommended for most users who use a machine directly connected to your computer. All
components necessary for machine operations will be installed.
1. Make sure that the machine is connected to the computer and powered on.
If the “Found New Hardware Wizard” window appears during the installation procedure, click Cancel in close
the window.
2. Insert the supplied software CD into your CD/DVD drive.
The software CD should automatically run and an installation window should appear.
If the installation window does not appear, click Start and then Run. Type X:\Setup.exe, replacing “X” with
the letter which represents your CD/DVD drive. Click OK.
If you use Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 2008 Server R2 click Start > All programs > Accessories
> Run.
Type X:\Setup.exe replacing “X” with the letter which represents your CD/DVD drive and click OK.
If the AutoPlay window appears in Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 2008 Server R2, click Run
Setup.exe in Install or run program field, and click Continue or Yes in the User Account Control windows.
3. Click Next.
If necessary, select a language from the drop-down list.
4. Select Typical installation for a local printer. Then, click Next.
The Custom allows you to select the machine’s connection and choose individual component to install. Follow
the on-screen instructions.