Dell 5110cn - Color Laser Printer User manual

Dell™ Color Laser Printer 5110cn User's Guide
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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."
1
Optional 500-sheet tray module
2
Optional 1000-sheet tray module
NOTE: Your printer allows for a maximum of 4 trays
(standard 500-sheet tray, optional 500-sheet tray
module, and optional 1000-sheet tray module).
3
Standard 500-sheet tray
4
Multipurpose feeder
5
Front latch
6
Operator panel
7
Side button

8
Front cover
NOTE: The front cover opens by pushing the front
latch up.
9
Outer Front Cover
NOTE: The outer front cover opens by pushing the
side button.
10
Power switch
To order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from Dell:
Double-click the icon on your desktop.1.
Visit Dell's website, or order Dell printer supplies by phone.2.
www.dell.com/supplies
For best service, have your Dell printer Service Tag available.
For help locating your Service Tag number, see "Express Service Code and Service Tag number."
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.
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ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. PCL is US registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.
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August 2007 Rev. A02

Finding Information
What are you looking
for?
Find it here
· Drivers for my printer
· My User's Guide
Drivers and Utilities CD
The Drivers and Utilities CD contains documentation and drivers for your printer.
You can use the CD to uninstall/reinstall drivers or access your documentation.
Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about
technical changes to your printer or advanced technical reference material for
experienced users or technicians.
· Safety information
· How to use my printer
· Warranty information
Owner's Manual
CAUTION: Read and follow all safety instructions in your Owner's
Manual prior to setting up and operating your printer.
How to set up my
printer
Setup diagram
Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide:
- User Settings
- Configuration
- Troubleshooting Instructions
- Others
Express Service Code
and Service Tag number

Express Service Code
and Service Tag number
The Express Service Code and Service Tag numbers are located inside the front
door of your printer.
· Latest drivers for my
printer
· Answers to technical
service and support
questions
· Documentation for my
printer
Dell Support Website
The Dell Support Website provides several online tools, including:
· 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
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.

Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
One of the features of the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool is the E-Mail Alert Setup, which sends you
or the key operator an e-mail when the printer needs supplies or intervention.
If you fill out printer inventory reports requiring the asset tag number of all of the printers in your area, use
the Printer Information feature in the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. Just type the IP address of
each printer on the network to display the asset tag number.
The Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool feature also lets you change printer settings and keep track of
printing trends. If you are a network administrator, you can easily copy the printer's settings to one or all
printers on the network – right from your Web browser.
To launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, just type your network printer's IP address in your
Web browser.
If you do not know what your printer's IP address is, print a Printer Settings page, which lists the IP address:
Press Menu.1.
Press until Report/List appears, and then press or .2.
Printer Setting is displayed. Press .3.
The Printer Settings page is printed.

If the IP address shows 0.0.0.0 (the factory default), an IP address has not been assigned. To assign one
for your printer, see "Assign an IP Address."
Use the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool for:
Printer Status
Get immediate feedback on printer supply status. When toner is running low, click the Order Supplies link on
the first screen to order additional toner cartridges.
Printer Jobs
The Printer Jobs menu contains information on Job List page and Completed Jobs page.
These pages show the details of the status regarding each protocol or the print jobs.
Printer Settings
To change printer settings, view the operator panel remotely.
Print Server Settings
Use the Print Server Settings menu to set the type of printer interface and necessary conditions for
communications.
Copy Printer Settings
Quickly copy the printer's settings to another printer or printers on the network just by typing each printer's
IP address.
NOTE: You must be a network administrator to use this feature.
Print Volume
Keep track of printing trends, such as paper usage and types of jobs being printed.
Dell ColorTrack
Limit which users use the color mode and the maximum number of sheets they can print. You can open the
Dell ColorTrack page from the Print Volume menu.

Printer Information
Get the information you need for service calls, inventory reports, or the status of current memory and engine
code levels.
Tray Settings
Get the information about the paper type and size for each tray.
E-Mail Alert
Receive an e-mail when the printer needs supplies or intervention. Type your name or the key operator's
name in the e-mail list box to be notified.
Set Password
Lock the operator panel with a password so that other users don't inadvertently change the printer settings
you selected.
NOTE: You must be a network administrator to use this feature.
Online Help
Click Help to visit the Dell web page, and see the User's Guide on that page to verify configured settings.
Order Supplies at:
www.dell.com/supplies
Contact Dell Support at:
support.dell.com
Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
Environment Settings for Web Browsers

Dell recommends configuring the environment settings for your Web browsers, before using the Dell Printer
Configuration Web Tool.
NOTE: The Embedded Web Server (EWS) pages may be displayed unreadable if you browse the pages
that were configured by using a browser with a different language setting than that of your browser.
For Netscape Communicator 7.1
Setting Up the Display Language
Select Preferences from Edit on the menu bar.1.
Select Languages under the Navigator group.2.
Specify the display language in order of preference in the Language in order of preference list.3.
ja, Japanese
en, English
fr, French
it, Italian
de, German
es, Spanish
da, Danish
nl, Danish
fi, Finnish
no, Norwegian
pl, Polish
pt, Portuguese
sv, Swedish
zh, Traditional Chinese
Setting the Printer's IP Address to Non-proxy
Select Preferences from Edit on the menu bar.1.
Select Proxies under Advanced of the Navigator group.2.
Select either Direct connection to the Internet or Manual proxy configuration.
When you select Manual proxy configuration, specify the printer's IP address in the No Proxy for:
box.
3.
When you have finished setting the language and proxy, type http://nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn/ (the printer's IP
address) in the URL entry field of the browser to activate the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.
For Internet Explorer 6.0/7.0
Setting Up the Display Language
Select Internet Options from Tools on the menu bar.1.
2.
3.

1.
Select Languages in the General tab.2.
Specify the display language in order of preference in the Language list.3.
For example:
Italian (Italy) [it]
Spanish (Traditional Sort) [es]
German (Germany) [de]
French (France) [fr]
English [en] or English (United States) [en-us]
Setting the Printer's IP Address to Non-proxy
Select Internet Options from Tools on the menu bar.1.
Select Proxy server under LAN Settings in the Connections tab.2.
Do either of the following.
Clear the Direct connection to the Internet check box.
Click Advanced, and then specify the printer's IP address in the Do not use proxy server for
addresses beginning with field under Exceptions.
3.
When you have finished setting the language and proxy, type http://nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn/ (the printer's IP
address) in the URL entry field of the browser to activate the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.
Page Display Format
The layout of the page is divided into three sections.
Top Frame
Located at the top of all pages is the Top Frame. When Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool is activated,
the current status and specifications of the printer are displayed in the Top Frame on every page.
The following items are displayed in the Top Frame.

Dell Color
Laser 5110cn
Displays the printer product name.
IP Address:
Displays the printer's IP address.
Location:
Displays the printer's location. The location can be changed in Basic Information on
the Print Server Settings page.
Contact
Person:
Displays the printer's administrator's name. The name can be changed in the Basic
Information on the Print Server Settings page.
Printer
Console
Displays the status of the printer operator panel display and indicators. This is
automatically refreshed at the set interval. The interval can be changed in the Basic
Information on Print Server Settings page.
Help
Links to the Dell web page. See the User's Guide on that page.
Printer Bitmap
Shows the printer bitmap. The Printer Status menu appears in the Right Frame by
clicking this image.
Left Frame
Located at the left side of all pages is the Left Frame. The titles of menus displayed in the Left Frame are
linked to corresponding menus and pages. You can go to the corresponding page by clicking their characters.
The following menus are displayed in the Left Frame.
Printer Status
Links to the Printer Status menu.
Printer Jobs
Links to the Printer Jobs menu.
Printer Settings
Links to the Printer Settings Report menu.
Print Server Settings
Links to the Print Server Settings Reports menu.
Copy Printer Settings
Links to the Copy Printer Settings menu.
Print Volume
Links to the Print Volume menu
Printer Information
Links to the Printer Information menu.
Tray Settings
Links to the Tray Settings menu.
E-Mail Alert
Links to the E-Mail Alert menu.
Set Password
Links to the Set Password menu.
Online Help
Links to the Dell web page. See the User's Guide on that page.
Order Supplies at:
Links to the Dell web page.
Web address: www.dell.com/supplies

Contact Dell Support at:
Links to the Dell support page.
Web address: support.dell.com
Right Frame
Located at the right side of all pages is the Right Frame. The contents of the Right Frame correspond to the
menu that you select in the Left Frame. For details on the items displayed in the Right Frame, see "Details of
Menu Items."
Buttons on the Right Frame
Refresh Button
Receives the current printer configuration and updates the latest information in the Right Frame.
Apply New Settings Button
Submits new settings made on the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to the printer. The old printer
settings will be replaced by the new settings.
Restart printer to apply new settings. Button
Submits new settings made on the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to the printer and reboots the
printer. The old printer settings will be replaced by the new settings.
Restore Settings Button
Restores the old settings from before changes made. New settings will not be submitted to the printer.
Changing the Settings of Menu Items
Some menus allow you to change the printer settings through the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.
When you are accessing these menus, the authentication dialog appears on the screen. Type a user name
and password for the printer's administrator by following the prompts displayed in the dialog box.
The default user name is admin, and the default password is left blank (NULL). You can change only the
password in the Set Password page in the Print Server Settings menu. The user name cannot be
changed. See "Set Password" for more information.
Details of Menu Items

"Printer Status"
"Printer Status"
"Printer Events"
"Printer Information"
"Printer Jobs"
"Job List"
"Completed Jobs"
"Printer Settings"
"Printer Settings Report"
"Menu Settings"
"Reports"
"Printer Settings"
"System Settings"
"Parallel Settings"
"Network Settings"*5
"USB Settings"*5
"PCL Settings"
"PS Settings"*5
"Panel Settings"
"Printer Maintenance"
"Paper Density"
"Adjust BTR"
"Adjust Fuser"
"Auto Registration Adjustment"
"Color Registration Adjustments"
"Clean Developer"
"Reset Defaults"
"Clear Storage"*1
"Format HDD"*2
"Non-Dell Toner"
"Initialize PrintMeter"
"Web Link Customization"
"Print Server Settings"
"Print Server Reports"
"Print Server Setup Page"
"NetWare Setup Page"*3

"E-Mail Alert Setup Page"
"Print Server Settings"
"Basic Information"
"Port Settings"
"Wireless LAN"*4
"TCP/IP"
"NetWare"*3
"SMB"*3
"AppleTalk"
"E-Mail Alert"
"SNMP"
"Bonjour (mDNS)"*2
"Other Features"
"Set Password"
"Security"*3
"IPsec"*2
"Reset Print Server"
"Print Volume"
"Copy Printer Settings"
"Copy Printer Settings"
"Copy Printer Settings Report"
*1This item is only available when the RAM Disk is set to on or the optional hard disk is installed.
*2This item is only available when the optional hard disk is installed.
*3This item is only available when the optional multi protocol card is installed.
*4 This item is only available when the optional wireless printer adapter is installed.
*5This item is only available with PostScript models.
Printer Status
Use the Printer Status menu to check the status of consumables, hardware, and specifications of the
printer.
The following pages are displayed in the Printer Status menu.

Printer Status
Purpose:
To check the status of remaining consumables and trays.
Values:
Toner Level
Displays the percent of toner remaining.
When the printer runs out of toner, the message appears. The text
Order Toner is linked to the Dell Printer Supplies website.
Consumables
Status
OK
Indicates that consumables are available.
Empty
Indicates that consumables are used up.
Paper Trays
Status
OK
Indicates that there is some paper in the tray but the quantity is
unknown.
Add
Paper
Indicates that there is no paper in the tray.
Capacity
Displays the maximum capacity status of the paper tray.
Size
Displays the size of paper in the tray.
Output Tray
Status
OK
Indicates that the tray is available.
Full
Indicates that the tray is not available.
Capacity
Displays the maximum capacity status of the paper tray.
Cover
Status
Closed
Indicates that the cover is closed.
Open
Indicates that the cover is open.
Printer Type
Displays the type of printing for your printer. Color Laser is displayed
normally.
Printing Speed
Displays the printing speed for your printer.
Printer Events
Purpose:
When printer faults occur such as running out of paper or running out of toner, the details of all alerts or
indications of faults are displayed in the Printer Events page.
Values:

Location
Displays the location where the printer fault occurred.
Details
Displays the details of the printer fault.
Printer Information
Purpose:
To verify the printer details such as hardware configuration and software version. This page can also be
displayed by clicking Printer Information in the Left Frame.
Values:
Dell Service Tag Number
Displays Dell's service tag number.
Asset Tag Number
Displays the printer's asset tag number.
Printer Serial Number
Displays the printer's serial number.
Memory Capacity
Displays the memory capacity.
Hard Disk*1
Displays information on the printer's hard disk.
Processor Speed
Displays the processing speed.
Printer Revision Levels
Firmware Version
Displays the revision date (revision level).
Network Firmware Version
Displays the revision date (revision level).
*1Hard Disk Drive is only displayed when an optional hard disk card is inserted into a HDD-installable
model.
Printer Jobs
The Printer Jobs menu contains information on the Job List and Completed Jobs pages. These pages
show the details of the status regarding each protocol or the print jobs.
Job List
Purpose:
To confirm the print jobs that are being processed.

To update the screen, click the Refresh button.
Values:
ID
Displays the job id.
Job Name
Displays the file name of the job being printed.
Owner
Displays the job owner's name.
Host Name
Displays the name of the host computer.
Job Status
Displays the status of the job being printed.
Host I/F
Displays the status of the host interface.
Job Submitted Time
Displays the date the print job was submitted.
Completed Jobs
Purpose:
To check the completed print jobs. Up to the last 22 print jobs are displayed.
To update the screen, click the Refresh button.
Values:
ID
Displays the job id.
Job Name
Displays the file name of the completed print job.
Owner
Displays the job owner's name.
Host Name
Displays the name of the host computer.
Output Result
Displays the status of completed print jobs.
Impression Number
Displays the impression number.
No. of Sheets
Displays the number of pages in the job.
Host I/F
Displays the status of the host interface.
Job Submitted Time
Displays the date the print job was submitted.
Printer Settings

Use the Printer Settings menu to display the printer settings report and to configure printer settings.
The following tabbed pages are displayed at the top of the Right Frame.
Printer Settings Report
The Printer Settings Report tab includes the Menu Settings and Reports pages.
Menu Settings
Purpose:
To display the current settings of the operator panel menus.
Values:
System Settings
Power Saver
Time*
Displays the amount of time before the printer enters the
power saver mode after it finishes a print job.
Alert Tone
Displays whether the printer sounds an alarm when an error
occurs.
Time-Out
Displays the specific amount of time the printer waits to
receive additional bytes of data from the computer.
Panel Language
Displays the language of the text on the operator panel
screen.
Auto Log Print
Displays whether the printer outputs logs automatically.
Print ID
Displays a location where the user ID is printed.
Print Text
Displays whether the printer outputs PDL data, which is not
supported by the printer, as text when the printer receives it.
Banner Sheet
Insert Position
Displays the position of banner sheet.
Banner Sheet
Specify Tray
Displays the tray in which the banner sheet is loaded.
Substitute Tray
Displays whether or not to use another size paper when the
paper that is loaded in the specified tray does not match the
paper size settings for the current job.
mm / inch
Switches measurements between millimeters and inches.

RAM Disk
Displays whether to allocate memory to the RAM Disk file
system for the Secure Print and Proof Print features.
This item is only available when the 256 MB, or higher,
optional memory card is installed, and also when the optional
hard disk is not installed.
Parallel Settings
ECP
Displays the ECP communication mode of the parallel
interface.
Adobe Protocol
Displays PostScript communication protocol for each
interface.
Network Settings
Adobe Protocol
Displays PostScript communication protocol for each
interface.
USB Settings
Adobe Protocol
Displays PostScript communication protocol for each
interface.
PCL Settings
Paper Tray
Displays the input tray.
Paper Size
Displays the default paper size.
Custom Size - X
Displays the size in the X-axis
Custom Size - Y
Displays the size in the Y-axis
Orientation
Displays how text and graphics are oriented on the page.
2 Sided
Displays whether to do duplexing as the default for all print
jobs.
Font
Displays the default font from the registered fonts in the
printer.
Symbol Set
Displays a symbol set for a specified font.
Font Size
Displays the font size for scalable typographic fonts.
Font Pitch
Displays the font pitch for scalable monospaced fonts.
Form Line
Displays the number of characters in a line.
Quantity
Displays the number of copies you want for the printer
default value.
Image
Enhancement
Displays whether to perform the image enhancement feature.
Hex Dump
Displays whether the Hex Dump feature is on or off.
Draft Mode
Displays whether to print in the draft mode.
Line Termination
Displays whether to set the line termination.
Default Color
Displays the color mode setting.
PS Settings
PS Error Report
Displays whether the printer outputs error contents for a