Dell E310dw User manual

Dell Printer | E310dw
User’s Guide
Regulatory Model: Dell E130dw

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Contents
Before You Use Your Dell Machine ....................................... 15
Definitions of Notes ................................................................15
Important Note ....................................................................15
1 Introduction to Your Dell Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Front View and Back View ..........................................................19
Control Panel Overview ............................................................ 20
Status Messages ................................................................. 21
Dell Printer Hub (Windows®Only) ................................................... 21
2 Paper Handling ...................................................... 25
Load and Print using the Paper Tray ................................................. 25
Load and Print Paper in the Manual Feed Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Load and Print Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper and Bond Paper in the Manual Feed Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Load and Print on Thick Paper and Labels in the Manual Feed Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Load and Print on Envelopes in the Manual Feed Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Set the Check Size ...................................................................................... 33
Unprintable Area ....................................................................................... 34
Using Special Paper ..................................................................................... 34
3 Print ............................................................... 39
Before Printing ................................................................... 39
Print from Your Computer (Windows®) ............................................... 39
Basic Printing Methods (Windows®) .......................................................................39
Print a Document (Windows®) ......................................................................... 40
Print Preview (Windows®) .............................................................................41
Change the Paper Size (Windows®) .....................................................................41
Change the Orientation of Your Print (Portrait or Landscape) (Windows®) ..................................42
Print Multiple Copies of the Same Document (Windows®) ................................................ 43

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Change the Media Type (Windows®) ................................................................... 43
Change the Resolution (Windows®) .................................................................... 44
Change the Print Settings (Windows®) ................................................................. 44
Improve Gray Printing (Windows®) .....................................................................45
Improve Pattern Printing (Windows®) .................................................................. 46
Improve Thin Line (Windows®) ........................................................................ 46
Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Windows®) .................................47
Print as a Poster (Windows®) ..........................................................................47
Print on Both Sides of the Paper (Windows®) ........................................................... 48
Print as a Booklet (Windows®) .........................................................................51
Change the Paper Source (Windows®) ................................................................. 53
Advanced Printing Methods (Windows®). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Print in Toner Save Mode (Windows®) ..................................................................55
Scaled Print (Windows®) ..............................................................................55
Reverse Print (Windows®) ............................................................................ 56
Add a Watermark to the Printed Document (Windows®) ................................................. 56
Print the Date, Time and PC Login User Name on the Document (Header-Footer Print) (Windows®) ...........57
Use a Macro from Your Computer (Windows®) ...........................................................58
Adjust the Print Density (Windows®) ....................................................................58
Reduce Paper Curl (Windows®) ........................................................................59
Improve Toner Fixing (Windows®) ..................................................................... 60
Skip Blank Page (Windows®) .......................................................................... 60
Print Text in Black (Windows®) .........................................................................61
Save an Archive File of the Print Data (Windows®) .......................................................61
Select a Print Profile (Windows®) .........................................................................62
Add a Print Profile .....................................................................................62
Delete a Print Profile ..................................................................................62
Change the Default Print Settings (Windows®) ............................................................ 63
Print from Your Computer (Macintosh) ............................................... 63
Print a Document (Macintosh) ............................................................................ 64

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Set Print Options (Macintosh) ............................................................................ 64
Print in Toner Save Mode (Macintosh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Print Multiple Copies of the Same Document (Macintosh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Print on Both Sides of the Paper (Macintosh) ........................................................... 66
Change the Paper Size (Macintosh) .....................................................................67
Change the Orientation of Your Print (Portrait or Landscape) (Macintosh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Macintosh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Reverse Print (Macintosh) .............................................................................69
Flip Horizontally (Macintosh) ...........................................................................69
Scaled Print (Macintosh) ..............................................................................70
Change the Media Type (Macintosh) ....................................................................70
Change the Resolution (Macintosh) .....................................................................71
Reduce or Enlarge Document Layout (Macintosh) ........................................................71
Change the Paper Source (Macintosh) ..................................................................72
Change the Graphic Quality (Macintosh) ................................................................72
Reduce Paper Curl (Macintosh) .........................................................................73
Improve Toner Fixing (Macintosh) ......................................................................73
Adjust the Print Density (Macintosh) ....................................................................74
Skip Blank Page (Macintosh) ...........................................................................74
Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Macintosh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Adjust Print Settings from the Machine's Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Cancel a Print Job .......................................................................................75
Change 2-Sided Print Settings ............................................................................75
Auto Continue ...........................................................................................76
Restore Printer Factory Settings ..........................................................................76
Print the Internal Font List ................................................................................76
Print a List of Printer Settings .............................................................................76
Test Print ...............................................................................................76
4 Network ............................................................ 79
Get Started ....................................................................... 79

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Supported Basic Network Features ........................................................................79
Select Your Network Connection Type ............................................... 80
Wired Network Connection Examples .....................................................................80
Peer-to-Peer Printing Using TCP/IP .....................................................................80
Network Shared Printing ..............................................................................81
Wireless Network Connection Examples ...................................................................82
Connected to a Computer with a Wireless LAN Access Point Router in the Network (Infrastructure Mode) . . . 83
Connected to a Wireless Computer without a Wireless LAN Access Point Router in the
Network (Ad-Hoc Mode) .............................................................................. 83
Learn to Use Network Management Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Learn about Network Management Utilities ............................................................... 84
What is Web Based Management? .................................................................... 84
Access Network Management Software and Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Access Web Based Management .......................................................................85
Locate the Machine's Network Settings ............................................. 86
Locate Network Settings When Using the Dell Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Locate Network Settings When Using Web Based Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Additional Methods of Configuring Your Dell Machine for a Wireless Network. . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Before Configuring Your Dell Machine for a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the One Push Method of
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) or AOSS™ ..................................................................87
How to Configure Your Wireless Network Using the One Push Method of WPS or AOSS™ ....................88
Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) . . . . . . . .88
Two Wireless Network Connection Types Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) . . . . . . . . . . .89
How to Configure Your Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) . . . . . . . . . . 90
Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network in Ad-Hoc Mode (For IEEE 802.11b/g/n) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network in Ad-Hoc Mode Using a New SSID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network in Ad-Hoc Mode Using an Existing SSID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the Machine's Control Panel Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network When the SSID Is Not Broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Use Wi-Fi Direct™ ....................................................................................... 96

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Print from Your Mobile Device Using Wi-Fi Direct ....................................................... 96
Mobile Printing .......................................................................................97
Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network ...................................................................98
Advanced Network Features ...................................................... 101
Print the Network Configuration Report ...................................................................101
Technical Information for Advanced Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Additional Network Settings for Windows® ...............................................................102
Before Configuring Additional Network Settings ....................................................... 103
Use Web Services to Install Drivers Used for Printing (Windows Vista®, Windows®7 and Windows®8) . . . . . . 103
Use Web Services to Uninstall Drivers Used for Printing (Windows Vista®, Windows®7 and Windows®8) . . . 104
Install Drivers Used for Printing for Infrastructure Mode When Using Vertical Pairing
(Windows®7 and Windows®8) ........................................................................ 104
Install Drivers Used for Printing for the Wi-Fi Direct Network When Using Vertical Pairing (Windows®8.1) . . .105
Available Services ..................................................................................... 106
Other Ways to Configure the IP Address ................................................................. 106
Configure the IP Address Using DHCP ..................................................................107
Configure the IP Address Using BOOTP ................................................................107
Configure the IP Address Using RARP ..................................................................107
Configure the IP Address Using APIPA ................................................................ 108
Configure the IP Address Using ARP .................................................................. 108
Reset the Network Settings to the Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Print the WLAN Report ................................................................................. 109
Wireless LAN Report Error Codes .................................................................... 109
Network Menu on the Dell Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
TCP/IP .................................................................................................111
Ethernet (Wired Network Only) ..........................................................................112
Wired Status ...........................................................................................112
MAC Address ..........................................................................................112
WLAN Assistant (Wireless Network Only) ................................................................112
Setup Wizard (Wireless Network Only) ...................................................................112
WPS/AOSS™ (Wireless Network Only) ...................................................................112

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WPS w/PIN Code (Wireless Network Only) ................................................................113
WLAN Status (Wireless Network Only) ...................................................................113
Set to Default ...........................................................................................113
Wired Enable (Wired Network Only) ......................................................................113
WLAN Enable (Wireless Network Only) ...................................................................113
Wi-Fi Direct ............................................................................................113
Network Reset .........................................................................................113
5 Security ............................................................117
Lock the Machine Settings .........................................................117
About Using Setting Lock ................................................................................117
Set the Setting Lock Password ........................................................................117
Change the Setting Lock Password ....................................................................117
Turn Setting Lock On or Off ...........................................................................118
Before Using Network Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Supported Security Protocols and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Security Methods for Sending Email ......................................................................118
Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using Web Based Management (Web Browser) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Send an Email Securely ............................................................119
Configure Email Sending Using Web Based Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Send an Email with User Authentication ..................................................................120
6 Troubleshooting .................................................... 125
Printing Problems ................................................................ 126
Network Problems ............................................................... 127
Error Messages .........................................................................................128
Where Can I Find My Dell Machine's Network Settings? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
I Cannot Complete the Wireless Network Setup Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
My Dell Machine is Not Found on the Network During Printer Driver Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
My Dell Machine Cannot Print over the Network. ..........................................................131
My Dell Machine is not Found on the Network Even After Successful Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

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My Security Settings are not Working Properly. .......................................................... 133
I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Other Problems .................................................................. 134
Error and Maintenance Messages ................................................. 135
Clear the Paper Jam .............................................................. 137
Paper is Jammed in the Paper Tray ...................................................................... 137
Paper is Jammed at the Back of the Machine ............................................................. 138
Paper is Jammed inside the Machine .................................................................... 140
Paper is Jammed in the 2-sided Tray ......................................................................142
Improve the Print Quality .......................................................... 144
Machine Information ............................................................. 150
Check the Serial Number ................................................................................150
Check the Firmware Version .............................................................................150
Reset Functions ........................................................................................150
Network Reset .......................................................................................151
Factory Reset ........................................................................................151
Settings Reset .......................................................................................151
7 Routine Maintenance ............................................... 155
Replace Supplies ................................................................. 155
Learn About The Toner Cartridge .........................................................................157
Replace the Toner Cartridge .............................................................................157
Learn About The Drum Unit ............................................................................. 160
Replace the Drum Unit .................................................................................. 160
Clean the Machine ............................................................... 163
Clean the Corona Wire ................................................................................. 164
Clean the Drum Unit .................................................................................... 166
Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers ......................................................................... 168
Check the Remaining Life of Parts .................................................. 170
Pack and Ship Your Dell Machine .................................................. 170

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8 Machine Settings ................................................... 175
General Settings ................................................................. 175
Set Sleep Mode Countdown .............................................................................175
About Deep Sleep Mode .................................................................................176
Set Auto Power Off Mode ................................................................................176
Set Continue Mode ......................................................................................176
Set Toner Save Mode ....................................................................................177
Set Quiet Mode .........................................................................................177
Menu Table ...................................................................... 177
Access Menus and Change Your Machine the Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Settings Table ..........................................................................................177
9 Specifications ...................................................... 185
General Specifications ............................................................ 185
Print Media Specifications ........................................................ 186
Printer Specifications ............................................................ 186
Interface Specifications .......................................................... 187
Supported Protocols and Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Computer Requirements Specifications ............................................. 187
10 How to Enter Text on Your Dell Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
11 Environmental Information Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Appendix ............................................................ 199
Dell™ Technical Support Policy .................................................... 199
Warranty and Return Policy .......................................................200
Contacting Dell .................................................................. 200
Additional documents for Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
SAFETY: Laser Printer .................................................................................. 201
SAFETY: General Safety ................................................................................ 201
FCC Part68 comment, .................................................................................. 201

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Information regarding recycled paper ................................................................... 201
Requisite for R&TTE ................................................................................... 201
Additional information for installation .................................................................... 202
Printing With Mopria ™ ........................................................... 202
Glossary .............................................................205
A ..................................................................................................... 205
B ..................................................................................................... 205
C ..................................................................................................... 206
D ..................................................................................................... 206
E ..................................................................................................... 206
G ..................................................................................................... 207
H ..................................................................................................... 207
I ...................................................................................................... 207
L ..................................................................................................... 208
M .................................................................................................... 208
N ..................................................................................................... 208
O ..................................................................................................... 209
P ..................................................................................................... 209
R ..................................................................................................... 209
S ......................................................................................................210
T ......................................................................................................211
V ......................................................................................................211
W .....................................................................................................211
INDEX ............................................................... 213

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Before You Use Your Dell Machine ....................................... 15
Definitions of Notes ................................................................15
Important Note ....................................................................15

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15Before You Use Your Dell Machine
Before You Use Your Dell Machine
• Definitions of Notes
• Important Note
Definitions of Notes
We use the following symbols and conventions throughout this User's Guide:
WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injuries.
CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injuries.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in damage to property or loss of product functionality.
NOTE NOTE specifies the operating environment, conditions for installation, or special
conditions of use.
Tips icons provide helpful hints and supplementary information.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to possible electrical shock.
Fire Hazard icons alert you to the possibility of a fire.
Hot Surface icons warn you not to touch hot machine parts.
Prohibition icons indicate actions you must not perform.
Bold Bold style identifies buttons on the machine's control panel or computer screen.
Italics Italicized style emphasizes an important point or refers you to a related topic.
Courier New Courier New font identifies messages shown on the machine's LCD.
Important Note
• This product is approved for use in the country of purchase only. Do not use this product outside the country of
purchase as it may violate the wireless telecommunication and power regulations of that country.
• Windows Server®2003 in this document represents Windows Server®2003, Windows Server®2003 x64 Edition,
Windows Server®2003 R2 and Windows Server®2003 R2 x64 Edition.
• Windows Server®2008 in this document represents Windows Server®2008 and Windows Server®2008 R2.
• Unless otherwise specified, the screens in this manual are from Windows®7 and OS X v10.8.x. Screens on your
computer may vary depending on your operating system.
• Locate this product in a well-ventilated area. Do not obstruct ventilation openings of the product. Keep the

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minimum clearance as follows for ventilation and an access to the power plug. Unplug the product if an abnormal
condition is noted.
• Ventilate well during extended operation or mass copying. It may affect the office air environment due to
odor such as ozone in a poorly ventilated room. Provide proper ventilation to ensure the comfortable and safe
environment.
• Connect this product to the LAN connection which is not subjected to over voltages.
• IT Power system (For Norway Only)
This product is also designed for IT power system with phase to phase voltage 230V.

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Introduction to Your Dell Machine ....................................... 19
Front View and Back View ..........................................................19
Control Panel Overview ............................................................ 20
Status Messages ................................................................. 21
Dell Printer Hub (Windows®Only) ................................................... 21

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19Introduction to Your Dell Machine
Introduction to Your Dell Machine
• Front View and Back View
• Control Panel Overview
• Status Messages
• Dell Printer Hub (Windows®Only)
Front View and Back View
1. Control panel
2. Manual feed paper guide
3. Manual feed slot
4. Manual feed slot cover
5. Paper tray
6. Front cover
7. Face-down output tray
8. Back cover (Face-up output tray)
9. AC power connector
10. USB port
11. Network port
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Control Panel Overview
1. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
Displays messages to help you set up and use your machine.
A four-level indicator shows the wireless signal strength if you are using a wireless connection.
2. Power On/Off Button
• Turn on the machine by pressing .
• Turn off the machine by pressing and holding . The LCD displays Shutting Down for a few seconds
before going off.
3. Network Button
Wi-Fi
Press the Wi-Fi button and launch the wireless installer on your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to
set up a wireless connection between your machine and your network.
When the Wi-Fi light is on, your Dell machine is connected to a wireless access point. When the Wi-Fi light
blinks, the wireless connection is down, or your machine is in the process of connecting to a wireless access point.
4. Menu Buttons
OK
Press to store your machine settings. After you change a setting, the machine returns to the previous menu level.
Back
• Press to go back one level in the menu.
• Press to select the previous digit when setting numbers.
porq( + or - )
• Press to scroll through menus and options.
• Press to enter a number or to increase or decrease the number. Hold down p or q to scroll faster. When you
see the number you want, press OK.