Dell 1250C User manual

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Big on color — small on compromise
World’s smallest color laser-class printer
For small and home oces (SOHOs) and small businesses looking for the best value in color printing, the
Dell 1250c, the world’s smallest single-function color laser-class printer1, delivers the next evolution in
LED printing technology with excellent print quality, low energy consumption, and simple maintenance
compared to conventional laser printers in the same class.
The Dell 1250c performs eciently at speeds of up to 12 pages per minute (ppm) mono and 10 pages per
minute (ppm) color (letter) (actual print speed will vary with use) and can reliably produce high quality
printing at a maximum monthly duty cycle of up to 30,000 pages.
Ultra compact and ecient, the Dell 1250c is simple and easy to operate and oers the best value in color
printing to your organization.
The Dell 1250c
color laser-class printer

Superb print quality with Dell LED printing technology and
Color by Dell
With the Dell 1250c, organizations can enjoy high-quality color
printing with excellent color reproduction and sharp, crisp text
quality. The breakthrough Dell LED printing technology represents
a significant technological advancement over conventional LED
printers, with small and intelligent self-scanning print head for
improved image transfer, high resolutions printing and ultra compact
printer design. Plus, Color by Dell, a total print quality solution, allows
users to experience better color reproduction, sharp and crisp text,
and eye-catching photo printouts displaying natural skin tones.
Eciency without compromise
The Dell 1250c, with innovative LED printing technology, was
purposely engineered to be compact for greater space eciency,
energy savings, and operational eciency over conventional
laser printers in the same class. You’ll enjoy lasting and reliable
performance with because the Dell 1250c contains simple
mechanical parts compared to laser printers and conventional LED
printers. And you ll minimize downtime and save money on printer
consumables as the Dell 1250c comes with a drum and fuser unit
designed to last the life of the printer.
Great performance—great functionality
No need to wait for your print job with the Dell 1250c which
features print speeds of up to 12 pages per minute (ppm) letter in
mono and up to 10 pages per minute (ppm) color (actual
print speed will vary with use). And with a maximum monthly
duty cycle of up to 30,000 pages, the Dell 1250c can handle your
organization’s color printer needs with ease.
Solid warranty and service
Should your Dell 1250c need service, Dell’s standard 1-Year Limited
Hardware Warranty3 and 1-Year Next Business Day Advanced
Exchange Service5 can help get you back up and running again
promptly. Protect your investment even longer with an optional
Limited Hardware Warranty3 extension which is available during the
term of the warranty for up to four years.
Environmentally-conscious design—reduce, recycle, renew
Dell’s end-of-use programs include a commitment to recycling
printers and toner cartridges. Help protect your bottom line while
helping to protect the planet with the Dell 1250c. According to the
US Environmental Protection Agency, Energy Star certified products,
like the Dell 1250c, are up to 25% more power ecient on average
than conventional models.4 The Dell 1250c has been designed to
help reduce the use of hazardous materials. Dell printer users can
return toner cartridge to Dell for recycling at no additional cost. Dell
also helps customers dispose of old printers and other computer
equipment in an environmentally-conscious manner.
Big on color—small on compromise: Dell 1250c product benefits
Dell 1250c color laser-class printer Dell 1250c control panel Dell 1250c connectivity Dell 1250c toner cartridge
Toner cartridges Dell 1250c black and color toner (CMY) toner standard and ship-with capacity: approximately 700 pages2;
black toner high capacity: approximately 2,000 pages2, color toner (CMY) high capacity: approximately 1,400 pages2
Memory (RAM) 64 MB standard
Connectivity Standard USB 2.0 high speed supported
Paper handling Input: standard 150 sheets; output: 100-sheet bin
Service and support Standard: Toll-free technical support and 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty3 and 1-Year Next Business Day Advanced
Exchange Service5; Optional: extended service options available during term of warranty for up to four years
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Dell 1250c
color laser-class printer

Dell 1250c
color laser-class printer
Product description World’s smallest letter-size color laser-class printer for small and home oces and small businesses.
Printer specifications
Print speed Up to 12 ppm mono and up to 10 ppm color (actual print speed will vary with use)
Warm up time
From power on to Equal to or less than 25 seconds
Ready state on LCD
First page out time
From Ready state Equal or less than 24 seconds (mono), 29 seconds (color)
Print resolution 600 x 600 dpi (up to 1200 x 2400 dpi equivalent in image quality)
User interface Two buttons and 11 graphically lit LEDs
Data streams Host-based
Processor speed 192 MHz
Memory (RAM) 64 MB standard
Memory expansion Not available
Read-only memory (ROM) 2 MB
Maximum duty cycle Up to 30,000 pages per month
Recommended monthly duty cycle 150 - 500 pages per month
Paper handling
Standard input sources 150-sheet drawer
Additional input capacity Not available
Maximum input capacity 150 sheets
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Standard output destination 100-sheet bin
Maximum output capacity 100 sheets
Additional output destinations Not available
Supported media types,
sizes and paper weights
Media types supported Plain paper (normal, thick); cover; coated paper; label; envelope; recycle paper; Hagaki
Media size Letter SEF, Executive SEF, Folio (8.5 in x 13 in) SEF, legal SEF, Com-10 SEF, Monarch/DL, C5 SEF, A4 SEF, B5 SEF,
A5 SEF; Width: 3 in to 8.5 in; Length: 5 in to 14 in
Media weight 2.1 oz to 7.6 oz
Printable area 8.185 in x 13.685 in
Page layout options
Portrait or landscape orientation, multiple copies, multipage printing (N-up), manual duplex printing (only for
Windows Driver), poster (only for Windows Driver), booklet printing (only for Windows Driver), watermarks (only
for Windows Driver), collate, rotation
Connectivity
Standard interfaces USB 2.0 high speed supported
Print languages and fonts
GDI
Operating Systems (OS) support
Microsoft® Windows® 7 32-bit/64-bit, Windows Vista® 32-bit/64-bit (Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate,
Business), Windows Server 2008 32-bit/64-bit, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows XP 32-bit/64-bit (Home &
Pro), Windows 2003 Server 32-bit/64-bit, Mac OS®: 10.3.9 or later (Power PC 32-bit), 10.4.11 or later (Power PC
32-bit/ Intel 32-bit), 10.5 with latest update (Power PC 32/64-bit/ Intel 32/64-bit), 10.6 with the latest update (Intel
32/64-bit)
Wireless Not available with the 1250c; please see Dell 1350cnw color laser-class network printer with Wifi capabilities
Network protocol
Network/transport protocols Not available with the 1250c; please see Dell 1350cnw color laser-class network printer with Wifi capabilities
Network printing methods Not available with the 1250c; please see Dell 1350cnw color laser-class network printer with Wifi capabilities
Network management protocols Not available with the 1250c; please see Dell 1350cnw color laser-class network printer with Wifi capabilities

Dell 1250c
color laser-class printer
Consumables
Toner management In conjunction with the printer and software, features include toner level reporting, low toner alerts, auto-
generated alert e-mails, toner conservation, and the Dell Consumables Management System
Ship-with toner cartridge capacity2 700 pages (black); 700 pages (CMY) (color)
Standard toner cartridge capacity2 700 pages (black); 700 pages (CMY) (color)
High capacity toner cartridge2 2,000 pages (black); 1,400 pages (CMY) (color)
Toner recycling Dell’s Recycling Program (details included in product)
Language and regulatory certifications
Printer firmware & software English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, Swedish
Safety certifications IEC60950-1:2005 2nd edition / EN60950-1:2006 2nd edition; IEC60825-1 (LED); CE Mark (EU); Nemko (Nordic);
GS Mark (Germany); GOST and Hygienic (Russia); SASO (Saudi Arabia); SABS (South Africa); UL/cUL listed
(UL60950-1:2007 2nd edition); FDA/DHHS (21CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter J); NOM (Mexico)
EMC certifications CE mark (EU countries) [EN55022:2006+A1:2007 Class B; EN61000-3-2:2006; EN
61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005; EN55024:[1998+A1:2001+A2:2003]; FCC CFR Title 47, Part 15 Class B (USA);
ICES-003, (Canada); GOST (Russia); SABS (South Africa); C-Tick (Australia)
Environmental compliance and Energy Star®-compliant, Blue Angel (Germany), EU RoHS5
other certifications/compliances
Printer management Not available
Warranty and service options
Standard service 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty3 and 1-Year Next Business Day Advanced Exchange Service5
Service options Extended service options are available during the term of the warranty for up to four years
Printer options and accessories Not available
Physical specifications
Dimensions (W x D x H) Printer: 15.5 in x 11.8 in x 8.9 in; Shipping: 20.7 in x 17.0 in x 15.0 in
Weight Printer: 23.1 lbs; Shipping: 28.7 lbs
Operating environment Unpackaged: Temperature: 41°F to 90°F; Relative humidity: 15% to 85% RH, non-condensing; Altitude: ≤ 10,170 ft.
Packaged: Temperature: 32°F to 95°F; Relative humidity: 15% to 80% RH; Altitude: ≤ 10,170 ft.
Acoustics6
Average sound pressure Printing (simplex mode): 47.9 dB (A) (Ref); Standby mode: 23.3 dB (A) (Ref)
(bystander position)
Voltage
100 vac models 100 to 127 vac ± 10 %, 50 ± 3 Hz / 60 ± 3 Hz nominal
120 vac models 100 to 127 vac ± 10 %, 50 ± 3 Hz / 60 ± 3 Hz nominal
230 vac models 220 to 240 vac ± 10 %, 50 ± 3 Hz / 60 ± 3 Hz nominal
Power consumption Continuous printing: 265W; Standby mode: 63W; Power Saver mode: Equal to or less than 11W;
(Energy Star®-compliant) Deep Sleep mode: Equal to or less than 5W; O mode: 0W
Maximum current consumption 5A @ 220V-240V, 10A @ 110V-127V
Power Save options User definable 5 - 30 mins. (default 5 mins.)
Service options Extended service options are available up to 4 years during the term of the warranty
1 Based on a comparison of printer volume, (W x D x H) performed by Dell in August 2010.
2 Tested in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752 testing methodology. Yields vary with usage and environmental conditions.
3 For a copy of Limited Hardware Warranty, write Dell USA LP, Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682 or visit www.dell.com/warranty.
4 For details on energy eciency of Energy Star-qualified products, refer to: http://www.energystar.gov.
5 Replacement part/unit dispatched, if needed, following completion of phone/online diagnosis. Fee charged for failure to return defective unit. Availability varies. Other conditions apply.
6 Sound Pressure: Typical measurements based on ISO 7779.