Samsung Electronics Co LASERMFP1600N Multi Function Printer User Manual 1600n

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DellTM Laser MFP 1600n User’s Guide
Click the links to the left for information on the features, options, and operation of your
machine. For information on other documentation included with your machine, see
"Finding Information" on page 3.
To order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from Dell:
Double-click the what icon (????) on your desktop.
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Visit Dell's website, or order Dell printer supplies by phone.
www.dell.com/supplies
For best service, have your Dell printer Service Tag available.
For help locating your Service Tag number, see page 3.
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your
machine.
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.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2003 Dell Inc.. All rights reserved.
Reproduction 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.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the
entities claiming the marks and names of their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary
interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS
This software and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use,
duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in
subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at
DFARS 252.227-7013 and in applicable FAR provisions: Dell Inc., One Dell Way, Round
Rock, Texas, 78682, USA.
Finding Information
What are You Looking for?
• Drivers for my machine
• My User’s Guide
Find It Here
Driver and Utilities CD
You can use the CD to install/uninstall/reinstall drivers or access your
User’s Guide. For details, see "Software Overview" on page 33.
Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute
updates about technical changes to your machine or advanced
technical reference material for experienced users or technicians.
• Safety information
• How to use my machine
• Warranty information
Owner's Manual
CAUTION: Read and follow all safety instructions in
your Owner's Manual prior to setting up and
operating your machine.
How to set up my machine
Setup Diagram
Express Service Code and
Service Tag number w
Express Service Code and Service Tag number.
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What are You Looking for?
Find It Here
• Latest drivers for my
Dell Support Website
machine
The Dell Support Website provides several online tools, including:
• Answers to technical service
and support questions
• Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from
• Documentation for my
technicians, and online courses
machine
• Upgrades - Upgrade information for components, such as
memory
• Customer Care - Contact information, order status, warranty, and
repair information
• Downloads - Drivers
• Reference - Machine 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.
Fonts
Screen Fonts are fonts you install in Windows to match your printer scalable resident fonts.
Selecting resident printer fonts improves printing performance. The screen fonts allow the
documents displayed on the computer screen to match the output from your printer. When
you install the screen fonts, you will have access to the full set of resident printer fonts by
Windows programs for PCL emulation. Choose your printer model when prompted, and
the program automatically installs the TrueType® screen fonts for your printer in Windows.
Your machine has the following fonts:
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Detailed information required, if this “Fonts”
section is necessary!!!!
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
Have you ever sent a print job to the network printer down the hall, only to find it didn't
print because of a paper jam or an empty paper tray? One of the features of the Dell Printer
Configuration Web Tool is the Email Alert Setup, which sends you, or the key operator, an
email 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, the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool has a Printer Information feature that
makes it easy. 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. You can also launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
from the Network Status Monitor Center. For details, see page 85.
If you do not know what your printer's IP address is, print a network setup page, which lists
the IP address:
Press  until you see “Network Setup”on the bottom line of the display.
Press the scroll button ( or )until you see “Print Sys. Data” displays on the
bottom line.
Press  to print a network configuration page.
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 "Configuring TCP/IP" on page 143.
Use the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool for:
Printer Status
Get immediate feedback on printer supply status. When toner is running low, click the
toner supplies link on the first screen to order additional toner cartridges.
Printer Settings
Change printer settings, view the operator panel remotely, and update the print server
firmware.
Copy Printer Settings
Quickly clone 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.
Printing Statistics
Keep track of printing trends, such as paper usage and types of jobs being printed.
Printer Information
Get the information you need for service calls, inventory reports, or the status of current
memory and engine code levels.
Email Alert Setup
Receive an email when the printer needs supplies or intervention. Type your name or the
key operator's name in the email 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 have selected.
NOTE: You must be a network administrator to use this feature.
Online Help
Click Help to visit the Dell website for machine troubleshooting.
NOTE: For more information about the All-In-One Main page, View Saved Images page, or the
Maintain/Troubleshoot page, click the Help link located in the upper right corner of the screen.
Unpacking Your Machine
Select a location for your machine.
CAUTION: The machine requires at least two people to lift it safely.
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Leave enough room to open the machine tray, covers, doors, and options. It is also
important to allow enough space around the machine for proper ventilation.
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Provide the proper environment:
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A firm, level surface
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Away from the direct airflow of air conditioners, heaters, or ventilators
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Away from sunlight, extreme humidity, or high fluctuations in temperature
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A clean, dry, and dust free location
NOTE: Leave the machine in the box until you are ready to install it.
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Remove all items from the box except the machine. Make sure you have the following
items. If there is a missing item, contact the retailer where you bought the machine:
3K Cartridge
AC Power Corda
Driver and Utility CDb
Owner's Manual
Telephone Line Corda
Setup Diagram
Operator Panel Coverc
Terminatorc
a. The appearance of the power cord and the telephone line cord may differ according to your
country’s specifications.
b. The CD-ROM contains a Dell MFP GDI/PCL/PS printer drivers, Scan drivers, Printer Settings
Utility, Status Monitor, Paper Port and an HTML User’s Guide.
c. These items are only provided in some countries.
NOTE: You should use the telephone line cord which is supplied with your machine. If you are
replacing it with another vendor’s, it should be an AWG #26 or a lower gage.
NOTE: The power cord must be plugged into a grounded power socket
Save the carton and packing material in case you need to repack the machine.
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Remove the packing tape from the front, back and sides of the machine.
Remove the label completely from the scanner module by gently pulling it. The scan
unlock switch automatically moves FORWARD to the unlock position.
NOTE: When you are moving the machine
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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If your language is not already displayed on the operator panel, remove the attached
English operator panel cover from the machine, by gently pulling it upwards, as shown.
Place the supplied operator panel cover, according to your country, gently on the
operator panel.
About Your Machine
These are the main components of your machine. The following illustrations show the
standard Dell Laser MFP 1600n and an optional Tray 2 attached:
Front View
Automatic
Document Feeder
Document
Cover
Document
Guides
Document
Input Tray
Operator Panel
(See page 13.)
Scanner Glass
ADF Output
Tray
Front Output Tray
(Face Down)
Front Cover
Paper Output
Extension
Tray1
(250-sheet paper feeder)
Bypass Tray
Optional Tray2
(250-sheet paper feeder)
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Rear View
Rear Cover
Control Board
Cover
Network Port
Rear Output
Slot (Face Up)
USB Connector
Optional Tray2
Cable Connector
FAX Jack
Power Switch
AC power Cord
Connector
Phone Jacka
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If you use this machine in
the serial countries, such as
Germany and Sweden, this
socket may not be blocked.
Operator Panel Button Functions
❶ Copy Keys
❷ Common Keys
❹ Scan Keys
❸ Fax Keys
Copy
❶
Allows you to use copy layout features, such as Auto Fit, Clone,
Collation, 2-sided, 2/4 Up (multiple pages on a sheet), and Poster
copying.
Selects the number of copies.
Makes a copy smaller or larger than the original document.
Adjusts the copy quality.
Adjusts the brightness of the documents for the current copy job.
Starts a copy.
❷
Displays the current status and prompts during an operation.
Scrolls through the options available for the selected menu item.
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❷
Enters Menu mode and scrolls through the menus available.
Confirms the selection on the display.
Exits the menu and returns to Standby mode.
Stops an operation at any time.
In Standby Mode, clears/cancels the copy options, such as the
contrast, the image quality, the copy size, and the number of copies.
❸
Allows you to store frequently-dialed fax numbers using a one, two or
three-digit speed dial or group number for automatic dialing and
edit the stored numbers.
It also allows you to print a Phonebook list.
Sends a fax.
Dials a number or enters alphanumeric characters.
Allows you to send a fax to multiple destinations.
Adjusts the resolution of the documents for the current fax job.
Redials the last number in Standby mode or inserts a pause into a fax
number in edit mode.
Engages the telephone line.
❹
Accesses a list of software programs that an image can be scanned to.
You must configure the scan list using the software prior to this
feature.
Starts a scan.
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Installing the Toner Cartridge
Open the front cover.
Remove the 3K Cartridge from its bag. Hold the toner cartridge by the handle and
gently shake it from side-to-side to distribute the toner.
Thoroughly rolling the cartridge will assure the maximum copies per cartridge.
CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more
than a few minutes.
CAUTION: If left exposed for more than a few minutes, cover it with a piece of
paper.
CAUTION: If any toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and
wash your clothing in cold water. Hot water may set the toner into the fabric.
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Slide the toner cartridge into the machine aligning it with the labeled arrows, until it
locks firmly into place.
Close the front cover.
Loading Paper
You can load approximately 250 sheets of plain paper in the paper tray. For faxing, you can
use A4-, Letter-, Legal sized paper only. For copying or PC-printing, you can use many
different types and sizes of paper; see "Paper Handling" on page 37.
NOTE: After you load the paper, you need to set up your machine for the paper type and size you
loaded. See page 56 and page 57 for the paper used in copying and faxing, or page 65 for
PC-printing.
To load paper:
Pull open the paper tray and remove it from the machine.
Push down on the pressure plate until it locks into place.
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If you load longer sizes of paper, such as Legal-sized 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.
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.
Insert the paper stack into the paper tray with the side you want to print facing down.
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Do not exceed the maximum stack height indicated by the paper limit mark on the
left side wall of the tray. Paper overloading may cause paper jams.
Slide in the length guide until it lightly touches the end of the paper stack.
For paper smaller than Letter size, adjust the inner paper length guide so that it lightly
touches the paper stack.
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Pinch the paper width guide, as shown, and move it towards the stack of paper until it
lightly touches the side of the stack.
NOTE: Do not push the paper width guide far enough to cause the materials to warp. If you do
not adjust the paper width guide, it may cause paper jams.
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Insert and slide the paper tray back into the machine.
Making Connections
Connecting the Telephone Line
Plug one end of a telephone line cord into the FAX Jack and the other end into an
active wall jack.
FAX Jack
To the wall jack
To connect a telephone and/or answering machine to your machine, remove the
dummy from the Phone Jack ( ) and plug the telephone or answering machine into
the Phone Jack.
Phone Jack
To an extension phone or
answering machine
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If you use this machine in the serial countries, such as Germany, Sweden, Denmark,
Austria, Belgium, Italy, France or Switzerland, you must remove the dummy from the
Phone Jack ( ) and insert the supplied terminator.
Connecting the Printer Cable
Connecting the Printer Locally
A local printer is a printer connected to your computer 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" on page 23.
A USB cable doesn’t come with your printer. You must purchase a USB cable from a nearby
computer store.
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.
To connect the printer to a computer:
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Make sure the printer, computer, and any other attached devices are turned off and
unplugged.
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Connect a USB cable to the USB connector on your printer.
Plug the other end of the cable into a USB port on the back of the computer, not the
USB keyboard.
Connecting the Printer to the Network
Make sure the printer, computer, and any other attached devices are turned off and
unplugged.
Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet network port on the printer.
Plug the other end of the cable into a network LAN drop or hub. The printer
automatically adjusts for the network speed.
NOTE: After connecting the printer you need to configure the network parameters on the
operator panel. See page 143.
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Turning the Machine On
CAUTION: The fusing area at the rear part of the inside of your machine becomes
hot once the machine is turned on.
CAUTION: Be careful not to be burned when you access this area.
CAUTION: Do not disassemble the machine when it is turned on. If you do, it may
give you an electric shock.
To turn the machine on:
Plug one end of the power cord into the socket at the back of the machine and the
other end into a properly grounded outlet.
Press the power switch to turn the machine on. “Warming Up Please Wait” appears
on the display indicating that the machine is now on.
To view your display text in another language, see page 25.
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Changing the Display Language
To change the language that displays the operator panel display, follow these steps:
Press  until “Printer Setup” appears on the top line of the display.
Press the scroll button ( or ) until “Language” appears on the bottom line of the
display.
Press  to save the selection.
To return to Standby mode, press .
Toner Save Mode
The Toner Save mode allows your machine to use less toner on each page. Activating this
mode extends the life of the toner cartridge longer than the normal mode, but it reduces
the print quality.
NOTE: For PC-printing, you can also turn on or off the Toner Save mode in the printer
properties. See page 67.
To turn the Toner Save mode on:
Press  until “Printer Setup” appears on the top line of the bottom line.
Press .
Press the scroll button ( or ) to display “On” on the bottom line and press
.
Press the scroll button ( or ) to display “On” on the bottom line and press
 to save the selection.
To return to Standby mode, press .
CCD Power Save Mode
The scan lamp under the scanner glass automatically turns off when it is not in actual use
during a preset period to reduce power consumption and extend the lamp life. The lamp
automatically turns-on and the warm-up cycle begins whenever any key pressed or the
document cover is opened or a document is deleted in the ADF.
You can set the length of time for which the scan lamp waits after a scan job is completed
before it switches to the Power Save mode.
Press  until “Printer Setup” appears on top line of the display.
Press the scroll button ( or ) until “CCD Power Save” appears on the bottom
line. Press  to save the selection.
To return to Standby mode, press .
Software Overview
After setting up your machine and connecting it your computer, you must install the
drivers. The drivers are available on the CD packaged with your machine. The CD-ROM
contains the following:
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Dell MFP drivers- lets your computer communicate with your printer. To use your
machine as a printer in Windows, you must install the MFP driver(s). For information
about installing the MFP drivers in Windows, see page 34.
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Printer Settings Utility - allows you to set up the fax phonebook entries and additional
system options on your desktop. You can also configure the destination which launches
automatically when you press the Select Software button on the operator panel, and
update the firmware of your machine.
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Status Monitor - displays the status of the printer and the name of the job when you
send a job to print. The Status Monitor window also displays the level of toner and
allows you to order replacement toner cartridges.
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Paper Port - allows you to scan documents and edit the scanned images. Paper Port
provides improved scanning features and supports annotations on all image types.
Paper Port’s enhanced search feature allows you to find items by specific item
properties.
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Scan Driver - TWAIN or WIA driver is available for scanning documents on your
machine.
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User’s Guide - HTML documentation provides a detailed information about using
your multi-function printer.
Installing Dell Software
Before you begin, ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements. (Correct
information required!!!)
NOTE: For Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP, the system administrator should install Dell software.
Supported Operating Systems
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Windows 98/98 SE/Me/NT 4 Workstation or Server with Service Pack 3
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Windows 2000 Professional or Advanced Server
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Windows XP Home edition or Professional.
Minimum Requirements
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Disk space: 120 MB for installation
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Memory: 64 MB
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CPU: Pentium II 233 or higher
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Required software: Internet Explorer 4.01
Recommended
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Disk space: 220 MB for installation
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Memory: 128 MB
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CPU: Pentium II 400 or higher
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Required software: Internet Explorer 5.5
Installing Dell Software for Local Printing
A local printer is a printer attached to your computer using a USB cable. If your printer is
attached to a network instead of your computer, skip this step and go to "Installing Dell
Software for Network Printing" on page 35.
A printer driver is software that lets your computer communicate with your printer. The
procedure to install drivers depends on the operating system you are using.
NOTE: If you attach a USB printer cable while your printer and computer are turned on, the
Windows hardware wizard launches immediately. You may answer the plug and play screen or
cancel the screen and use the drivers CD to install the Dell software.
Make sure that the printer is connected to your computer and powered on. Close all
unnecessary programs.
NOTE: If the printer is not connected to your computer when you install the CD-ROM, the No
Printer Found screen appears. Follow the instructions to install the software.
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Insert the supplied Dell software CD into the CD-ROM drive in your computer.
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If necessary, select a language by pressing the Language button on the main screen.
Select Personal Installation.
Select Typical Installation to install the MFP drivers for printing and scanning, and
user’s guide as default settings.
To install only selected software, select Custom Installation. If you want to use a PS
driver, select Custom Installation. You can change the destination directly.
When the installation is completed, you may print a test page. Click Finish to
complete the installation and close the wizard. You are now ready to print.
Installing Dell Software for Network Printing
(Correct introduction required!!)
When you connect your printer to the network, you must first configure the TCP/IP
settings for the printer. After you have assigned and verified the TCP/IP settings, you are
ready to install the Dell software on each network computer.
You can install the Dell software on the network computers locally or remotely.
NOTE: You need administrative access to install printer drivers on the network computers.
Make sure that the printer is connected to your network and powered on. Close all
unnecessary programs.
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Insert the supplied Dell software CD.
If necessary, select a language by pressing the Language button on the main screen.
Select Network Installation.
If you want to install the printer on this computer or network server, select Install
printer on this computer, and click Next.
If you want to install the Dell software in the remote computers on the same network,
select Install printer on remote computer. The network administrator’s ID and
password are required. Select the client computer(s) and click Next.
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The list of printers available in the network appears. Select the printer you want to
install from the list and then click Next.
If you do not see your printer in the list, click Update to refresh the list or click Add
Printer to add your printer to the network. To add the printer to the network, enter the
port name and an existing IP address for the printer. (What????)
If you want to install it on a server, select the I am setting up this printer on a server
check box. (What????)
The list of the MFP drivers which will be installed displays. You can select the Network
Status Monitor Center to be included or not. The Network Status Monitor Center
allows you to manage multiple printers’ status. Click Next.
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The next screen shows the MFP drivers installed in your computer. You can change the
printer name.
You can also set this printer to be shared on the network and/or set the printer as a
default printer. Click Next.
When the installation is completed, you may print a test page. Click Finish.
Assigning a Printer IP Address
(introduction required!!!)
Before using the printer in the network, you must set an IP address, subnet mask, and
gateway for the printer. The default address of the printer is preset at the factory, but you
must change the IP address for use in your network environment. If you want the IP address
to be set automatically by the DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP server, the server must be installed
on your computer.
To configure the IP address manually, you can use the supplied Dell CD. Print the
Configuration page of the printer to see the current network configuration and MAC
address. You will need this information to configure the printer for the network.
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Make sure that the printer is connected to your network and powered on. Close all
unnecessary programs.
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Insert the supplied Dell software CD.
If necessary, select a language by pressing the Language button on the main screen.
Select SetIP Address Utility. The list of printers available in the network displays.
Select the printer you want to assign an IP. The printer’s default IP address can be
found on the Configuration page for the printer.
When you finish setting the IP address for the printer, exit the program.
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Removing Dell Software
You should remove the MFP drivers if you are upgrading the software or if your driver
installation fails. You can remove the software using the CD or the Windows
uninstallshield.
NOTE: Before removing, close all programs. You must restart your computer after removing the
drivers.
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From the Start menu, select Programs→ DELL→ DELL Laser MFP 1600n→ Dell
MFP Software Uninstall.
Select the software you want to remove.
When your computer prompts you to confirm your selection, click Yes. The selected
driver and all of its components are removed from your computer.
Click OK.
Restart your computer.
Pa p e r H a n d l i n g
Print Media Guidelines
Storing Print Media
Identifying Print Media Sources and Specifications
Selecting an Output Location
Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray
Using the Bypass Tray
Setting the Paper Type
Setting the Paper Size
Print Media Guidelines
Print media is paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. Your machine
provides high quality printing on a variety of print media. Selecting the appropriate print
media for your machine helps you avoid printing problems. This chapter provides
information on how to help you make print media selections, how to care for the print
media, and how to load it in the standard Tray1, optional Tray2 or Bypass tray.
Paper
For the best print quality, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic, grain long paper. Try a sample of
any paper you are considering using with the machine before buying large quantities.
When loading paper, note the recommended print side on the paper package, and load
paper accordingly. See "Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray" on page 53 and "Using the
Bypass Tray" on page 54 for detailed loading instructions.
Paper Characteristics
The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. We recommend that
you follow these guidelines when evaluating new paper stock.
Weight
The machine can automatically feed paper weights from 60 to 135 g/m2 (16 to 36 lb bond)
grain long. Paper lighter than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) may not be stiff enough to feed properly,
causing jams. For best performance, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) grain long paper. To use paper
narrower than 7.2 by 10.1 in. (182 by 257 mm), we recommend that the weight be greater
than or equal to 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond).
Curl
Curl is the tendency of print media to curve at its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper
feeding problems. Curl usually occurs after the paper passes through the machine, where it
is exposed to high temperatures. Storing paper unwrapped in humid conditions, even in the
paper tray, can contribute to paper curling prior to printing and can cause feeding problems.
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Paper Handl ing
Smoothness
The degree of smoothness of paper directly affects print quality. If the paper is too rough,
the toner does not fuse to the paper properly, resulting in poor print quality. If the paper is
too smooth, it can cause paper feeding problems. Smoothness needs to be between 100 and
300 Sheffield points; however, smoothness between 150 and 250 Sheffield points produces
the best print quality.
Moisture Content
The amount of moisture in the paper affects both print quality and the ability of the
machine to feed the paper properly. Leave the paper in its original wrapper until you are
ready to use it. This limits the exposure of the paper to moisture changes that can degrade
its performance.
Grain Direction
Grain refers to the alignment of the paper fibers in a sheet of paper. Grain is either grain
long, running the length of the paper, or grain short, running the width of the paper.
For 60 to 135 g/m2 (16 to 36 lb bond) paper, grain long fibers are recommended. For papers
heavier than 135 g/m2 (36 lb bond), grain short is preferred. For the multipurpose feeder, 60
to 135 g/m2 (16 to 36 lb bond) paper, grain long fibers are recommended. For the
multipurpose feeder, papers heavier than 135 g/m2 (36 lb bond), grain short is preferred.
Fiber Content
Most high-quality xerographic paper is made from 100% chemically pulped wood. This
content provides the paper with a high degree of stability resulting in fewer paper feeding
problems and better print quality. Paper containing fibers such as cotton possess
characteristics that can result in degraded paper handling.
Recommended Paper
To ensure the best print quality and feed reliability, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic paper.
Business papers designed for general business use may also provide acceptable print quality.
Always print several samples before buying large quantities of any type of print media.
When choosing any print media, consider the weight, fiber content, and color.
The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures of 225°C (437°F) for Magnetic
Ink Character Recognition (MICR) applications, and 205°C (401°F) for non-MICR
applications. Use only paper able to withstand these temperatures without discoloring,
bleeding, or releasing hazardous emissions. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to
determine whether the paper you have chosen is acceptable for laser printers.
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Unacceptable Paper
The following papers are not recommended for use with the machine:
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Chemically treated papers used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as
carbonless papers, carbonless copy paper (CCP), or no carbon required (NCR) paper
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Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the machine
•
Preprinted papers that can be affected by the temperature in the machine fuser
•
Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the page)
greater than ±0.09 in., such as optical character recognition (OCR) forms
•
In some cases, you can adjust registration with your software application to
successfully print on these forms.
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Coated papers (erasable bond), synthetic papers, thermal papers
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Rough-edged, rough or heavily textured surface papers or curled papers
•
Recycled papers containing more than 25% post-consumer waste that do not meet
DIN 19 309
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Recycled paper having a weight less than 60 g/m2 (16 lb)
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Multiple-part forms or documents
Selecting Paper
Proper paper loading helps prevent jams and ensures trouble-free printing.
To help avoid jams or poor print quality:
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Always use new, undamaged paper.
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Before loading paper, know the recommended print side of the paper you are using.
This information is usually indicated on the paper package.
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Do not use paper that you have cut or trimmed yourself.
•
Do not mix print media sizes, weights, or types in the same source; mixing results in
jams.
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Do not use coated papers.
•
Do not forget to change the paper size setting when you use a source that does not
support auto size sensing.
•
Do not remove trays while a job is printing or Busy is displayed on the operator panel.
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•
Make sure the paper is properly loaded in the source.
•
Flex paper back and forth. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a
level surface.
Selecting Preprinted Forms and Letterhead
Use the following guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead paper for the
machine:
•
Use grain long papers for best results.
•
Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved
printing process.
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Choose papers that absorb ink, but do not bleed.
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Avoid papers with rough or heavily textured surfaces.
Use papers printed with heat-resistant inks designed for use in xerographic copiers. The ink
must withstand temperatures of 225°C (437°F) without melting or releasing hazardous
emissions. Use inks that are not affected by the resin in toner or the silicone in the fuser.
Inks that are oxidation-set or oil-based should meet these requirements; latex inks might
not. If you are in doubt, contact your paper supplier.
Preprinted papers such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to 225°C
(437°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions.
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Printing on Letterhead
Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the preprinted letterhead
you have chosen is acceptable for laser machines.
Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. Use the following table for help
when loading letterhead in the print media sources.
Print Media Source
Top of Page
Print Side
Tray 1 (standard tray) Face down
Portrait
Landscape
Front of tray
Left side of tray
Logo enters the
machine first
Left side of tray
Optional Tray 2
Bypass tray
Face up
Selecting Prepunched Paper
Prepunched paper brands can differ in the number and placement of holes and in
manufacturing techniques.
Use the following guidelines to select and use prepunched paper:
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Test paper from several manufacturers before ordering and using large quantities of
pre-punched paper.
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Paper should be punched at the paper manufacturer and not drilled into paper already
packaged in a ream. Drilled paper can cause jams when multiple sheets feed through
the machine.
•
Prepunched paper can include more paper dust than standard paper. Your machine
may require more frequent cleaning and feed reliability may not be as good as that of
standard paper.
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Weight guidelines for prepunched paper are the same as for nonpunched paper.
Paper Handl ing
Transparencies
Try a sample of any transparencies you are considering using with the machine before
buying large quantities:
•
Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Transparencies must be able
to withstand temperatures of 205°C (401°F) without melting, discoloring, offsetting or
releasing hazardous emissions.
•
Avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies, which can cause poor print quality.
•
Before loading transparencies, fan the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together.
•
Load one transparency in the Bypass tray.
Selecting Transparencies
The machine can print directly on transparencies designed for use in laser printers. Print
quality and durability depend on the transparency used. Always print samples on the
transparencies you are considering before buying large quantities.
Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether your transparencies are
compatible with laser printers that heat transparencies to 205°C (401°F). Use only
transparencies that are able to withstand these temperatures without melting, discoloring,
offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions.
Envelopes
You can load one envelope at a time in the Bypass tray. Try a sample of any envelopes you
are considering using with the machine before buying large quantities. See page 54 for
instructions on loading an envelope.
When printing on envelopes:
•
To achieve the best possible print quality, use only high-quality envelope that are
designed for use in laser printers.
•
For best performance, use envelopes made from 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) paper. You can
use up to 90 g/m2 (28 lb bond) weight for the Bypass tray as long as the cotton content
is 25 percent or less.
•
Use only new, undamaged envelopes.
•
For best performance and to minimize jams, do not use envelopes that:
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Have excessive curl or twist
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Are stuck together or damaged in any way
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Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts or embossing
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Use metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars
–
Have an interlocking design
–
Have postage stamps attached
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Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed or closed position
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Have nicked edges or bent corners
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Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes
•
Use envelopes that can withstand temperatures of 205°C (401°F) without sealing,
excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions. If you have any doubts
about the envelopes you are considering using, check with the envelope supplier.
•
Adjust the width guide to fit the width of the envelopes.
•
Load an envelope with the flap side down and with the stamp area on the top left side.
The end of the envelope with the stamp area enters the Bypass tray first.
See "Using the Bypass Tray" on page 54 for instructions on loading an envelope.
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Load only one size of envelope at a time in Bypass tray.
•
A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and the high printing temperatures may
seal the envelopes.
Paper Handl ing
Labels
Your machine can print on many labels designed for use with laser printers. These labels are
supplied in letter size, A4 size, and legal size sheets. Label adhesives, face sheet (printable
stock), and topcoats must be able to withstand temperatures of 205°C (401°F) and pressure
of 25 pounds per square inch (psi). You can load one label sheet.
Try a sample of any label you are considering using with the machine before purchasing a
large quantity:
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You may feed vinyl labels from the standard 250-sheet Tray1, or the optional 250-sheet
Tray2.
•
Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies in the same source; mixing
print media can cause feeding problems.
•
Do not use label sheets with a slick backing material.
•
Do not print within 0.04 in. (1 mm) of the die cut.
•
Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing,
resulting in a jam. Partial sheets also contaminate your machine and your cartridge
with adhesive, and could void your machine and cartridge warranties.
•
Use labels that can withstand temperatures of 205°C (401°F) without sealing,
excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions.
•
Do not print within 0.04 in. (1 mm) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or
between die-cuts of the label.
•
Do not use label sheets that have adhesive to the edge of the sheet. We recommend
zone coating of the adhesive at least 0.04 in. (1 mm) away from edges. Adhesive
material contaminates your machine and could void your warranty.
•
If zone coating of the adhesive is not possible, a 0.125 in. (3 mm) strip should be
removed on the leading and driver edge, and a non-oozing adhesive should be used.
•
Remove a 0.125 in. (3 mm) strip from the leading edge to prevent labels from peeling
inside the machine.
•
Portrait orientation is preferred, especially when printing bar codes.
•
Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive.
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Card Stock
Card stock is single ply, and has a large array of properties, such as the moisture content,
thickness, and texture, that can significantly affect print quality. See Identifying print
media sources and specifications for information on the preferred weight for the grain
direction of print media.
Try a sample of any card stock you are considering using with the machine before
purchasing a large quantity:
•
Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing can significantly affect the print
quality and cause print media handling or jamming problems.
•
Avoid using card stock that may release hazardous emissions when heated.
•
Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate
the machine. Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the
machine.
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We recommend the use of grain short card stock.
Storing Print Media
Use the following guidelines for proper print media storage. These help avoid print media
feeding problems and uneven print quality:
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For best results, store print media in an environment where the temperature is
approximately 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 40%.
•
Store cartons of print media on a pallet or shelf, rather than directly on the floor.
•
If you store individual packages of print media out of the original carton, make sure
they rest on a flat surface so the edges do not buckle or curl.
•
Do not place anything on top of the print media packages.
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Identifying Print Media Sources and
Specifications
The following tables provide information on standard and optional sources, including the
print media sizes you can select from the paper size menu and supported weights.
NOTE: If you use a print media size not listed, select the next larger size.
Print Media Sizes and Support
Legend
Dimensions
Y- indicates Support
Bypass Tray
(Standard Tray1 and
Optional Tray2)
Print Media Size
A4
Paper Tray
8.27 x 11.7 in.
(210 x 297 mm)
A5
5.83 x 8.27 in.
(148 x 210 mm)
A6 card
4.13 x 5.85 in.
(105 x 148.5 mm)
JIS B5
7.17 x 10.1 in.
(182 x 257 mm)
ISO B5
6.93 x 9.84 in.
(176 x 250 mm)
Letter
8.5 x 11 in.
(215.9 x 279.4 mm)
Legal
8.5 x 14 in.
(215.9 x 355.6 mm)
Executive
7.25 x 10.5 in.
(184.2 x 266.7 mm)
Folio
8.5 x 13 in.
(216 x 330 mm)
Envelope 7-3/4
(Monarch)
3.875 x 7.5 in.
(98.4 x 190.5 mm)
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Legend
Dimensions
Paper Tray
Y- indicates Support
(Standard Tray1 and
Optional Tray2)
Print Media Size
Envelope COM-10
Bypass Tray
4.12 x 9.5 in.
(105 x 241 mm)
Envelope DL
4.33 x 8.66 in.
(110 x 220 mm)
EnvelopeC5
6.38 x 9.01 in.
(162 x 229 mm)
Custom
3 x 5 in. to 8.5 x 14 in.
(76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356
mm)
Print Media Supported
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Print Media
Paper Tray
Bypass Tray
Standard
Output bin
Paper
Card Stock
Transparencies
Labels
Dual-web and Integrated
Labels
Envelope
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Print Media Types and Weights
Print Media
Paper
Card
stock-maximum
(grain long) a
Card
stock-maximum
(grain short) a
Transparencies
Type
Print Media Weight
Standard Tray1 and
Optional Tray2
Bypass Tray
60-135 g/m2 grain long
60-135 g/m2 grain long
(16-36 lb bond)
(16 to 36 lb bond)
Index Bristol
163 g/m2 (90 lb)
120 g/m2 (67 lb)
Tag
163 g/m2 (100 lb)
120 g/m2 (74 lb)
Cover
176 g/m2 (65 lb)
135 g/m2 (50 lb)
Index Bristol
199 g/m2 (110 lb)
163 g/m2 (90 lb)
Tag
203 g/m2 (125 lb)
163 g/m2 (100 lb)
Cover
216 g/m2 (80 lb)
176 g/m2 (65 lb)
Laser printer
138-146 g/m2
138-146 g/m2
(37-39 lb bond)
(37-39 lb bond)
180 g/m2
163 g/m2
(48 lb bond)
(43 lb bond)
180 g/m2
163 g/m2
(48 lb bond)
(43 lb bond)
220 g/m2
220 g/m2
(59 lb bond)
(59 lb bond)
300 g/m2
260 g/m2
Xerographic or
business paper
Labels-maximum Paper
Dual-web paper
Polyester
Vinyl
(92 lb liner)
Integrated Forms Pressuresensitive area
(must enter the
machine first)
(78 lb liner)
140-135 g/m
Paper base (grain 75-135 g/m2
long)
(20-36 lb bond)
Envelopes 100%
Cotton Content
Maximum
Weight- 24 lb
Sulfite,
wood-free or up
to 100% cotton
bonds
140-135 g/m2
75-135 g/m2
(20-36 lb bond)
75-90 g/m2
75-90 g/m2
(20-24 lb)
(20-24 lb)
a. Grain short is preferred for papers over 135 g/m2.
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Selecting an Output Location
The machine has two output locations; the front output tray (face down) and the rear
output slot (face up).
Front Output
Tray
Rear Output
Slot
To use the front output tray, make sure that the rear cover is closed. To use the rear output
slot, open the cover.
NOTE: If paper coming out of the front output tray has problems, such as excessive curl, try
printing to the rear output slot.
NOTE: To avoid paper jams, do not open or close the rear cover while the machine is printing.
Printing to the Front Output Tray (Face down)
The front output tray collects printed paper face-down, in correct order. The tray should be
used for most print jobs.
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Paper Handl ing
If necessary, expand the paper support extension to keep print media from falling off the
front output tray.
Printing to the Rear Output Slot (Face up)
Using the rear output slot, paper comes out of the machine face up.
Printing from the Bypass tray to the rear output slot provides a straight paper path. Using
the rear output slot might improve the output quality with the following:
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Envelopes
•
Labels
•
Small Custom-sized Paper
•
Card Stock
•
Transparencies
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To use the rear output slot:
Open the rear cover by pulling it upward.
CAUTION: The fusing area at the rear part of the inside of your machine is hot
when powered. Be careful not to get burned when you access this area.
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If you do not want to stack the printed pages on the rear output slot, close the rear
cover. The pages stack on the front output tray.
Paper Handl ing
Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray
You can load approximately 250 sheets of plain paper in the standard Tray1 or the optional
Tray2. If you purchased the optional Tray2, see page 189 for installing instructions. For
faxing, you can use A4-, Letter-, Legal sized paper only. For copying or PC printing, you can
use many different types and sizes of paper; see page 47.
Complete these instructions to load print media into the standard Tray1 or optional Tray2.
These trays are loaded the same way.
Pull open the paper tray and load paper with the print side face down.
You can load letterhead paper with the design side face down. The top edge of the
sheet with the logo should be placed at the front side of the tray.
For details about loading paper in the paper tray, see page 17.
NOTE: If you experience problems with paper feed, place the paper in the Bypass tray.
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NOTE: You can load up to 150 sheets of previously
printed paper. The printed side should be facing up with an
uncurled edge at the top side. If you experience problems
with paper feed, turn the paper around. Note that the
print quality is not guaranteed.
Using the Bypass Tray
Use the Bypass tray to print transparencies, labels, envelopes or postcards in addition to
making quick runs of paper types or sizes that are not currently loaded in the paper tray.
Postcards, 3.5 by 5.83 in.(index) cards and other custom-sized materials can be printed with
this machine. The minimum size is 3.0 by 5.0 in. (76 by 127 mm) and the maximum size is
8.5 by 14 in. (216 by 356 mm)
Acceptable print materials are plain paper with sizes ranging from 3.9 by 5.8 in. (100 by 148
mm) to Legal, 8.5 by 14 in. (216 by 356 mm), the largest size acceptable, and weighing
between 16 lb and 32 lb.
NOTE: Always load only the print materials specified in the Specifications on page 206 to avoid
paper jams and print quality problems.
NOTE: Flatten any curl on postcards, envelopes and labels before loading them into the Bypass
tray.
NOTE: When you print on 3 by 5 in. (76 by 127 mm) sized media with loading into the tray,
open the rear output tray.
To use the Bypass tray:
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Load a sheet of the print material with the print side face up into the center of the
tray.
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CAUTION: Make sure to open the rear output slot when you print on
transparencies. If not, they may tear while exiting the machine.
For envelopes, load a sheet with the flap side face down and with the stamp area on
the top left side. The end of the envelope with the stamp area enters the Bypass tray
first.
NOTICE: Never use envelopes with stamps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self-stick
adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the machine. The stamp is shown in the
illustration only for placement.
Adjust the paper guide to the width of the print material.
The machine picks up the material from the tray and begins printing.
NOTE: When printing on previously printed paper from
the Bypass tray, the printed side should be facing down
with an uncurled edge to the machine. If you experience
problems with paper feed, turn the paper around.
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3
Open the rear cover to use the rear output slot.
After printing, close the rear cover.
Setting the Paper Type
After loading paper in the paper tray or the Bypass tray, you need to set the paper type using
the operator panel buttons. This setting will apply to Fax and Copy modes. For faxing, you
can only set the paper type to the Plain Paper. For PC-printing, you need to select the paper
type in the application program you use.
Press .
The display shows “Paper Setting” on the top line and the first menu item,
“Paper Type” on the bottom line.
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Press 
to save.
To return to Standby mode, press .
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Setting the Paper Size
After loading paper in the paper tray, you need to set the paper size using the operator panel
buttons. This setting will apply to Fax and Copy modes. If you load paper in the Bypass Tray
and set the paper size, this setting will apply to Copy mode. For PC-printing, you need to
select the paper type in the application program you use.
Press .
Press the scroll button ( or ) until “Paper Size” display on the bottom line.
Press .
Use the scroll button ( or ) to find the paper size you are using and press  to access the menu item.
Press the scroll button ( or ) until the paper tray you want appears on the display.
You can select from Tray1, Tray2(option) and Bypass. If you do not install the optional
Tray 2, the Tray2(option) menu item will not appear on the display.
Press  to save the selection.
To fine-tune the size of copies:
Press  (▼or ▲).
Press  (▼or ▲) until “Custom:25-100% (from the ADF),” or
“Custom:25-400%” (from the scanner glass) displays on the bottom line. Press
 to save the selection.
Number of Copies
Using the  (▼or ▲)button, you can select the number of copies from
1 to 99.
Press  (▼or ▲).
Press  (▼or ▲) until the number you want appears on the
display.
Pressing and holding the button allows you to quickly scroll to the number you want.
You can also enter the value using the number keypad.
Press  to save the selection.
If necessary, customize the copy settings including the number of copies, contrast, and
image quality by using the operator panel buttons. See "Setting Copy Options" on
page 88.
Press  to begin copying.
Clone Copying
This special copy mode can be applied when you load a document using only the scanner
glass. If a document is detected on the ADF, the Clone copying feature does not work.
NOTE: You cannot adjust the copy size using the  (▼or ▲) button while
making a clone copy.
To make the Clone copying:
Load the document to be copied on the scanner glass, and close the cover.
Press .
Press  or the scroll button ( or ) until “Clone” displays on the bottom
line.
Press  to save the selection.
If necessary, customize the copy settings including the number of copies, copy size,
contrast, and image quality by using the operator panel buttons. See "Setting Copy
Options" on page 88.
Press  to begin copying.
Copying
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2-side Copying
You can copy a 2-sided document on one page of A4, Letter, or Legal-sized paper.
When you copy using this feature, the machine prints one side on the upper half of the
paper and the other side on the lower half without reducing the original. This feature is
helpful for copying a small-sized document, such as a name card.
If the original document is larger than the printable area, some portions may not be printed.
This special copy mode can be applied when you load a document using only the scanner
glass. If a document is detected in the ADF, the 2 Sided copying feature does not work.
NOTE: You cannot adjust the copy size using the  (▼or ▲) button for 2
Sided copying.
To make the 2 Sided copying:
Load the document to be copied on the scanner glass, and close the cover.
Press .
Press  or the scroll button ( or ) until “2 Sided” displays on the bottom
line.
Press  to save the selection.
If necessary, customize the copy settings including the number of copies, contrast, and
image quality by using the operator panel buttons. See "Setting Copy Options" on
page 88.
Press  to begin copying.
▲2-up copying
▲4-up copying
Poster Copying
This special copy mode can be applied when you load a document using only the scanner
glass. If a document is detected in the ADF, the Poster copying feature does not work.
NOTE: You cannot adjust the copy size using the  button for making a
poster.
To make the Poster copying:
Load the documents to be copied on the scanner glass and close the cover.
Press .
Press  or the scroll button ( or ) until “Poster” displays on the bottom
line.
Press  to access the menu item. The first setup option, “Contrast”
appears on the bottom line.
Press the scroll button ( or ) to scroll through the setup options.
When the option you want to set appears, press  to save the selection.
Repeat steps 3 through 6, as needed.
To return to Standby mode, press .
Setting the Time Out Option
You can set the time the machine waits before it restores the default copy settings, if you do
not start copying after changing them on the operator panel.
Press  on the operator panel until “Copy Setup” appears on the top line of
the display.
Press the scroll button ( or ) to display “Timeout” on the bottom line.
Press  to save the selection.
To return to Standby mode, press .
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Scanning
Scanning Overview
Scanning from Operator Panel
Scanning using WIA driver
Scanning Overview
Scanning with your machine lets you turn pictures and text into digital files on your
computer. Then you can fax or e-mail the images, display them on your web site, or use
them to create projects that you can print out using an image editing program such as
PaperPort which came with your machine.
Your machine provides TWAIN and WIA drivers for scanning an image. After you install
Dell software, you can start scanning an image using the operator panel buttons or
TWAIN-compatible applications such as PaperPort and Adobe Photoshop.
To scan a document using an application, you’ll first need to select your machine as your
TWAIN source in the application you will use. Please refer to the user’s guide for the
application.
Your machine provides PaperPort for an image scan program. If you have other favorite
programs, for example, Adobe Photoshop, you can assign the applications to the machine
and then select one from the list of applications available using the  button, PaperPort is
automatically selected when you start scanning
Scanning from Operator Panel
Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.
OR
Place a single document face down on the scanner glass.
For details about loading a document, see page 118.
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Scanning
If necessary, press . The display asks you to enter the fax number.
If there is a number already set, the number appears.
Enter your fax number using the number keypad.
NOTE: If you make a mistake while entering numbers, press the left scroll ( ) button to
delete the last digit.
Press  when the name on the display is correct.
Press  to return to Standby mode.
Entering Characters Using the Number Keypad
As you perform various tasks, you may need to enter names and numbers. For example,
when you set up your machine, you enter your name or your company’s name and
telephone number. When you store one, two or three digit speed dial or group dial
numbers, you may also need to enter the corresponding names.
To enter alphanumeric characters:
When you are prompted to enter a letter, locate the button
labeled with the character you want. Press the button until the
correct letter appears on the display.
For example, to enter the letter O, press 6, labeled with “MNO”.
Each time you press 6, the display shows a different letter, M, N,
O and finally 6.
You can enter special characters, such as a space, a plus sign, and
so on. For details, see the table below.
To enter additional letters, repeat step 1.
If the next letter is printed on the same button, move the cursor by pressing the right
scroll ( ) button and then press the button labeled with the letter you want. The
cursor moves to the right and the next letter appears on the display.
You can enter a space by pressing the sharp (
) button.
When you finish entering letters, press .
Enter the correct time and date using the number keypad.
Day
= 01 ~ 31
Month
Year
Hour
= 01 ~ 12
= requires all four digits
= 01 ~ 12 (12-hour mode)
Minute
00 ~ 23 (24-hour mode)
= 00 ~ 59
NOTE: The date format may differ from each country.
You can also use the scroll button ( or ) to move the cursor under the digit you want
to correct and enter a new number.
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To select “AM” or “PM” for 12-hour format, press the asterisk (
button.
) or the sharp (
When the cursor is not under the AM or PM indicator, pressing the asterisk (
sharp ( ) button immediately moves the cursor to the indicator.
) or the
You can change the clock mode to 24-hour format (e.g. 01:00 PM as 13:00). For details,
see page 113.
Press .
The printer displays the Clock Mode that is currently set.
Press the scroll button ( or ) to select the other mode and then press  when
you see the sound option you want.
Press the scroll button ( or ) to display the status or loudness you want for the
option you have selected.
For the ringer volume, you can select from “Off”, “Low”, “Med” and “High”. Setting
“Off” means that the ringer turns off. The machine works normally even if the ringer
is turned off.
Press .
Press the scroll button ( or ) until “On” displays on the bottom line and press
 when “Start Time” displays on the bottom line.
Enter the time when your machine starts sending toll save faxes, using the number
keypad.
To select “AM” or “PM” for 12-hour format by pressing the asterisk (
( ) button.
) or the sharp
Press  to save the setting.
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or
) to display “End Time” and press .
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Setting up the Fax System
From the Fax Setup menu, you can configure many settings for the fax system.
Changing the Fax Setup Options
Press  until “Fax Setup” appears on the top line of the display.
The first available menu item, “Receive Mode” displays on the bottom line.
Press the scroll button ( or ) until you see the desired menu item on the bottom
line and press  to save the selection.
If necessary, repeat steps 2 through 4.
To return to Standby mode, press .
Available Fax Setup Options
You can use the following setup options for configuring the fax system:
Option
Description
Receive Mode
You can select the default fax receiving mode.
• Fax mode: The machine answers an incoming call and automatically goes
into receive mode. The ring count that needs to go into receiving is set in
the System Data. If the user memory is full, the machine is changed to Tel
mode.
• Tel mode: Automatic fax reception is turned off. You can receive a fax by
picking up the handset of the extension phone and then pressing the
remote receive code (refer to the User’s Guide), or press 
(you can hear voice or fax tone from the remote machine) and then
pressing  on the operator panel of your machine.
• Ans/Fax mode: The machine can share one phone line with TAD
(Telephone Answering machine). In this mode, TAD will pick up the
phone and machine will monitor the FAX signal (CNG), and it catch line
if there is FAX Tone.
• DRPD mode: One of service of Exchanger is Distinctive Ring Pattern
Detection. Before service, User should program machine to distinguish
Fax No. Machine will go to reception if it detect Fax Ring Pattern. In some
country, machine does not support it. This option is available only when
you set up the DRPD Mode. For details, see page 125.
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Description
Ring To Answer
You can specify the number of times the machine rings, 1-7, before answering
an incoming call.
Contrast
You can select the default contrast mode to fax your documents lighter or
darker.
• Lighter works well with dark print.
• Normal works well with standard typed or printed documents.
• Darker works well with light print or faint pencil markings.
Redial Term
Your machine can automatically redial a remote fax machine if it was busy.
Intervals from 1-15 minutes can be entered.
Redials
You can specify the number of redial attempts, 0-13. If you enter 0, the
machine will not redial.
MSG Confirm
You can set your machine to print a report showing whether the transmission
was successful, how many pages were sent, and more. The available options
are On, Off and On-Error, which prints only when a transmission is not
successful.
Auto Report
A report with detailed information about the previous 50 communications
operations, including time and dates. The available options are On or Off.
Auto Reduction
When receiving a document as long as or longer than the paper loaded in the
paper tray, the machine can reduce the size of the document to fit the size of
paper loaded in the machine. Select On if you want to automatically reduce
the incoming document.
With this feature set to Off, the machine cannot reduce the document to fit
onto one page, the document is divided and printed in actual size on two or
more pages.
Discard Size
When receiving a document as long as or longer than the paper installed in
your machine, you can set the machine to discard any excess at the bottom of
the page. If the received page is outside the margin you set, it will print on
two sheets of paper at the actual size.
When the document is within the margin and the Auto Reduction feature is
turned on, the machine reduces the document to fit it onto the appropriate
sized paper and discard does not occur. If the Auto Reduction feature is
turned off or fails, the data within the margin will be discarded. Settings
range from 0-30 mm.
Receive Code
The Receive Code allows you to initiate fax reception from an extension
phone plugged into the Phone Jack ( ) on the back of the machine. If you
pick up the extension phone and hear fax tones, enter the Receive Code. The
Receive Code is preset to *9* at the factory. Settings range from 0-9. See
page 125 for more information about using the code.
DRPD Mode
You can receive a call using the Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD)
feature which enables a user to use a single telephone line to answer several
different telephone numbers. In this menu, you can set the machine to
recognize the ring patterns to answer. For details about this feature, see
page 125.
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Sending a Fax
Loading an Original Document
You can use the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) or the scanner glass to load an original
document for faxing. Your ADF can load up to 50 sheets at a time. Using the scanner glass,
you can load one sheet at a time.
To fax a document using the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF):
Load up to 50 pages of documents face up with top edge in first into the ADF and
adjust the document guides to the document size.
Make sure that the bottom of the document stack matches the paper size marked on
the input tray.
For detailed guidelines for preparing an original document, see page 84.
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Adjust the document resolution, referring to page 120.
To fax a document from the scanner glass:
NOTE: Make sure that no document is in the ADF. If any document is detected in the ADF, it
has priority over the document on the scanner glass.
NOTE: To get the best scan quality, especially for colored or gray scaled images, use the scanner
glass instead of the ADF.
Open the document cover.
Place the document face down on the scanner glass and align it with the registration
guide on the top left corner of the glass.
For detailed guidelines for preparing an original document, see page 84.
Adjust the document resolution, referring to page 120.
Close the document cover.
NOTE: If you are copying a page from a book or magazine, lift the cover until its hinges
are caught by the stopper and then close the cover. If the book or magazine is thicker than
30 mm, start copying with the cover open.
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Adjusting the Document Resolution
The default document settings produce good results when setting typical text based
documents.
However, if you send documents that are of a poor quality, or contain photographs, you can
adjust the resolution to produce a higher quality fax.
Press .
By pressing  or the scroll button ( or ), you can choose from
Standard, Fine, Super Fine, Photo and Color.
When the mode you want to use displays, press  to redial the number without
waiting. To cancel the automatic redialing, press .
To change the time interval between redials and the number of redial attempts. See
page 116.
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Receiving a Fax
About Receiving Modes
NOTE: To use the Ans/Fax mode, attach an answering machine to the Phone Jack (
back of your printer.
) on the
NOTE: If you do not want other people to view your received documents, you can use the secure
receiving mode. In this mode, all received faxes are stored in the memory. For further details,
see page 136.
•
Fax mode: The machine answers an incoming call and automatically goes into receive
mode. The ring count that needs to go into receiving is set in the System Data. If the
user memory is full, the machine is changed to Tel mode.
•
Tel mode: Automatic fax reception is turned off. You can receive a fax by picking up
the handset of the extension phone and then pressing the remote receive code (refer to
the User’s Guide), or press  (you can hear voice or fax tone from the
remote machine) and then pressing  on the operator panel of your
machine.
•
Ans/Fax mode: The machine can share one phone line with TAD (Telephone
Answering machine). In this mode, TAD will pick up the phone and machine will
monitor the FAX signal (CNG), and it catch line if there is FAX Tone.
•
DRPD mode: One of service of Exchanger is Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection.
Before service, User should program machine to distinguish Fax No. The machine will
go to reception if it detect Fax Ring Pattern. In some country, machine does not
support it. This option is available only when you set up the DRPD Mode. For further
details, see page 125.
When the memory is full, the receiving mode automatically switches to Tel.
For details about changing the receiving mode, see page 116.
Loading Paper for Receiving Faxes
The instructions for loading paper in the paper tray are the same whether you are printing,
faxing, or copying, except that faxes can only be printed on Letter-, A4-, or Legal-sized
paper. For details about loading paper, see page 17 and setting the paper type and size in the
tray, see page 56 and page 57.
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Receiving Automatically in the Fax Mode
Your machine is preset to the fax mode at the factory.
When you receive a fax, the machine answers the call on a specified number of rings and
automatically receives the fax.
To change the number of rings, see "Available Fax Setup Options" on page 116.
If you want to adjust the ringer volume, see "Setting Sounds" on page 114.
Receiving Manually in the Tel Mode
You can receive a fax by picking up the handset of the extension phone and then pressing
the remote receive code (see page 116), or press  (you can hear voice or
fax tone from the remote machine) and then pressing  on the operator panel
of your machine.
The machine begins receiving a fax and returns to Standby mode when the reception is
completed.
Receiving Automatically in the Ans/Fax Mode
For this mode, if an answering machine is used, you must attach an answering machine to
the Phone Jack ( ) on the back of your printer.
If the caller leaves a message, the answering machine stores the message as it would
normally. If your printer hears a fax tone on the line, it automatically starts to receive fax.
NOTE: If you have set your printer to Ans/Fax mode and your answering machine is switched
off, or no answering machine is connected to your printer, your printer will automatically go into
Fax mode after a predefined number of rings.
NOTE: If your answering machine has a ‘user-selectable ring counter’, set the printer to answer
incoming calls within 1 ring.
NOTE: If you are in Tel mode (manual reception) when the answering machine is connected to
your printer, you must switch off the answering machine, or the outgoing message from the
answering machine will interrupt your phone conversation.
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Receiving Manually Using an Extension Telephone
This features works best when you are using an extension telephone connected to the
Phone Jack ( ) on back of your machine. You can receive a fax from someone you are
talking to on the extension telephone without having to go to the fax machine.
When you receive a call on the extension phone and hear fax tones, press the keys “*9*”
(star nine star) on the extension telephone.
The machine receives the document.
Press the buttons slowly in sequence. If you still hear the fax tone from the remote machine,
try pressing “*9*” once again.
“*9*” is the remote receive code preset at the factory. The first and the last asterisks are
fixed, but you can change the middle number to whatever you choose. For details on
changing the code, see page 116.
Receiving Faxes Using the DRPD Mode
“Distinctive Ring” is a telephone company service which enables a user to use a single
telephone line to answer several different telephone numbers. The particular number
someone uses to call you on is identified by different ringing patterns, which consist of
various combinations of long and short ringing sounds. This feature is often used by
answering services who answer telephones for many different clients and need to know
which number someone is calling in on to properly answer the phone.
Using the Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection feature, your fax machine can “learn” the ring
pattern you designate to be answered by the FAX machine. Unless you change it, this
ringing pattern will be recognized and answered as a FAX call, and all other ringing patterns
will be forwarded to the extension telephone or answering machine plugged into the Phone
Jack ( ) on back of your machine. You can easily suspend or change Distinctive Ring
Pattern Detection at any time.
Before using the Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection option, Distinctive Ring service must
be installed on your telephone line by the telephone company. To set up Distinctive Ring
Pattern Detection, you will need another telephone line at your location, or someone
available to dial your FAX number from outside.
To set up the DRPD mode:
Press  until “Fax Setup” appears on the top line of the display.
The first available menu item, “Receive Mode” displays on the bottom line.
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Press the scroll button ( or ) until you see “DRPD Mode” on the bottom line and
press .
The LCD displays “Waiting Ring”
Call your fax number from another telephone. It is not necessary to place the call from
a fax machine.
When your machine begins to ring, do not answer the call. The machine requires
several rings to learn the pattern.
When the machine completes learning, the LCD displays “End DRPD Setup”.
If the DRPD setup fails, “DRPD Ring Error” appears. Press .
Press .
Or select the location by pressing the scroll button ( or ) and then press .
To insert a pause between numbers, press  and a “-” appears on the
display.
To assign a name to the number, enter the name. For details about how to enter
names, see "Entering Characters Using the Number Keypad" on page 111.
OR
If you do not want to assign a name, skip this step.
Press .
Press the scroll button ( or ) to display “Group Dials” on the bottom line and
press  when “New” displays on the bottom line.
Enter a group number between 0 and 199 and press .
If a number is already stored in the location you chose, the display shows the number
to allow you to change it. To start over with another speed-dial number, press
.
Enter a one, two or three-digit speed number you want to assign to the group and press
 when the name appears correctly or without entering a name.
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If you want to assign another group, repeat from step 4.
OR
To return to Standby mode, press .
Editing Group Dial Numbers
You can delete a specific speed dial number from a selected group or add a new number to
the selected group.
Press  on the operator panel.
Press  or the scroll button ( or ) to display “Store&Edit” on the
bottom line of the display. Press .
Press the scroll button ( or ) to display “Edit” on the bottom line and press
.
The display prompts you to enter a speed dial number.
Enter a speed dial number to be added or deleted.
When you enter the specific number from the group, the display shows “Delete?”
When you enter a new number, the display shows “Add?”
NOTE: When you delete the last speed dial in a group, the group itself is deleted.
10
Press  when “Search&Dial” appears on the display.
Press the scroll button ( or ) to scroll through the memory until the name and
number you want to dial displays. You can search upwards or downwards through the
entire memory in alphabetical order, from A to Z.
While searching through the machine’s memory, you can see that each entry is
preceded by one of two letters; “S” for speed dial or “G” for group dial number. These
letters tell you how the number is stored.
When the name and/or the number you want displays, press  or
 when “Search&Dial” appears on the bottom of the display.
Press the button labeled with the letter you want to search for. A name beginning with
the letter displays.
For example, if you want to find the name “MOBILE”, press the 6 button, which is
labeled with “MNO”.
Press the scroll button ( or ) to display the next name.
When the name and/or the number you want displays, press  or
.
A list showing your speed dial and group dial entries prints out.
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Other Ways to Fax
Redialing
To redial the number you last called:
Press .
When a document is loaded in the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder; see page 118), the
machine automatically begins to send.
For the document loaded on the scanner glass, the display asks if you want to load another
page. Select “1:Yes” to add. Otherwise, select “2:No”
Sending Broadcasting Faxes
Using the  button on the operator panel, you can use the broadcasting fax
feature, which allows you to send a document to multiple locations. Documents are
automatically stored in the memory and sent to a remote station. After transmission, the
documents are automatically erased from the memory.
Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.
OR
Place a single document face down on the scanner glass.
For details about loading a document, see page 118.
Adjust the document resolution to suit your fax needs (see page 120).
If you need to change the contrast, see page 116.
Press  on the operator panel.
Enter the number of the remote machine using the number keypad.
You can also use one, two, or three-digit speed dial or group dial numbers. For details,
see "Automatic Dialing" on page 127.
Press .
Enter the number of the remote machine using the number keypad.
To enter the number, you can use one, two, or three-digit speed dial or group dial
numbers. For details, see "Automatic Dialing" on page 127.
Press . The display shows the current time and asks you to enter the start
time when the fax is to be sent.
Enter the time using the number keypad.
To select “AM” or “PM” for 12-hour format, press the asterisk (
button.
) or the sharp (
When the cursor is not under the AM or PM indicator, pressing the asterisk (
sharp ( ) button immediately moves the cursor to the indicator.
) or the
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If you set a time earlier than the current time, the document will be sent at that time
the following day.
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Press .
Enter the number of the remote machine using the number keypad.
To enter the number, you can use one, two, or three-digit speed dial or group dial
numbers. For details, see "Automatic Dialing" on page 127.
Press .
The document is scanned into the memory before transmission. The display shows the
memory capacity and the number of pages being stored in the memory.
For the document loaded on the scanner glass, the display asks if you want to load
another page. Select “1:Yes” to add. Otherwise, select “2:No”
The machine shows the number being dialed and begins sending the document.
Adding Documents to a Scheduled Fax
You can add documents to the delayed transmission previously reserved in your machine’s
memory.
Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.
OR
Place a single document face down on the scanner glass.
For details about loading a document, see page 118.
Adjust the document resolution to suit your fax needs (see page 120).
If you need to change the contrast, see page 116.
Press  until “Fax Feature” appears on the top line of the display.
Press the scroll button ( or ) to display “Add Page” on the bottom line and press
.
The machine automatically stores the documents in the memory, and the display
shows the memory capacity and the number of pages.
For the document loaded on the scanner glass, the display asks if you want to load
another page. Select “1:Yes” to add. Otherwise, select “2:No”
After storing, the machine displays the numbers of total pages and added pages and
then returns to Standby mode.
Cancelling a Scheduled Fax
Press  until “Fax Feature” appears on the top line of the display.
Press the scroll button ( or ) to display “Cancel Job” on the bottom line and
press .
When the confirming message displays, select “1:Yes” to cancel the job.
The selected job is canceled and the machine returns to Standby mode.
Additional Features
Using the Secure Receiving Mode
You may need to prevent your received faxes from being accessed by unauthorized people.
You can turn on the secure fax mode using the Secure Receive option to restrict printing out
all of the received faxes when the machine is unattended. In the secure fax mode, all
incoming faxes will go in memory. When the mode turns off, any faxes stored will be
printed.
To turn the secure receiving mode on:
Press  until “Advanced Fax” appears on the top line of the display.
Press the scroll button ( or ) until “Secure Receive” appears on the bottom
line and press  when “On” displays at the bottom line.
Enter a four-digit passcode you want to use, using the number keypad and press
.
NOTE: You can use the secure receiving mode without setting a passcode, but cannot
protect your faxes.
To return to Standby mode, press .
When a fax is received in the secure receiving mode, your machine stores it into
memory and displays “Secure Receive” to let you know that there is a fax stored.
To print received documents:
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Access the Secure Receive menu by following steps 1 and 2 above.
Press the scroll button ( or ) to display “Print” on the bottom line and press
.
The faxes stored in memory are printed all together.
To turn the secure receiving mode off:
Access the Secure Receive menu by following steps 1 and 2 in "To turn the secure
receiving mode on:" on page 136.
Press the scroll button ( or ) to display “Off” on the bottom line and press
.
The mode is deactivated and the machine prints all of the faxes stored in memory.
To return to Standby mode, press .
Printing Reports
Your machine can print reports containing useful information. The following reports are
available:
Phonebook List
This list shows all of the numbers currently stored in the machine’s memory as speed dial
and group dial numbers.
You can print this Phonebook list using the  button on the operator panel;
see page 131.
Sent Fax Report
This report shows information of the faxes you recently sent.
Received Fax Report
This report shows information of the faxes you recently received.
System Data List
This list shows the status of the user-selectable options. You may print this list to confirm
your changes after changing any settings.
Scheduled Job Information
This list shows the document currently stored for Delayed faxes or Toll Save faxes. The list
shows the starting time and type of operation.
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Message Confirmation
This report shows the fax number, the number of pages, the elapsed time of the job, the
communication mode, and the communication results.
You can set up your machine to automatically print the message confirmation report after
each fax job. See page 116.
Junk Fax Number List
This list shows up to 10 fax numbers specified as junk fax numbers by using the Junk Fax
Setup menu; see page 139. When the Junk Fax Barrier feature is turned on, incoming faxes
from those numbers will be blocked.
This features recognize the last 6 digits of the fax number set as a remote fax machine’s ID.
Multi-communication Report
This report is printed automatically after sending documents to more than one location.
Power Failure Report
This report is printed out automatically when power is restored after a power failure, if there
is any data loss due to the power failure.
NOTE: The lists you have set to print out automatically don’t print out when there is no paper
loaded or a paper jam has occurred.
Printing a Report
Press  until “Reports” appears on the top line of the display. The first
available menu item, “Phone Book” displays on the bottom line.
Press the scroll button ( or ) to display the report or list you want to print on the
bottom line.
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Phone Book: Phonebook list
•
Sent Report: Sent fax report
•
RCV Report: Received fax report
•
System Data: System data list
•
Scheduled Jobs: Scheduled job information
•
MSG Confirm: Message confirmation
•
Junk Fax List: Junk fax number list
Press .
When the option you want appears on the display, choose the desired status by
pressing the scroll button ( or ) or enter the desired value using the number keypad.
Press to immediately
redial, or  to cancel the redial
operation.
[Toner Low]
The toner is almost empty.
Take out the toner cartridge and gently shake
it. By doing this, you can temporarily
reestablish printing operations.
OR
Replace the toner cartridge with a new one
for the best print quality. See page 153.
Paper Empty
The optional Tray 2 is installed and the paper Load paper in Tray1. For details, see page 17.
in Tray 1 has run out.
Tray 2
The paper in the optional Tray2 has run out.
Tray 1
Paper Empty
Load paper in the optional Tray2. For details,
see page 17.
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Solving Problems
The following chart lists some conditions that may occur and the recommended solutions. Follow the
suggested solutions until the problem is corrected. If the problem persists, please call for service.
Paper Feeding Problems
Condition
Suggested solutions
Paper is jammed during
printing.
Clear the paper jam. See page 162.
Paper sticks together.
• Ensure that there is not too much paper in the paper tray. The paper tray can hold up
to 250 sheets of paper, depending on the thickness of your paper.
• Make sure that you are using the correct type of paper. See "Paper Specifications" on
page 206.
• Remove paper from the paper tray and flex or fan the paper.
• Humid conditions may cause some paper to stick together.
Multiple sheets of paper do not • Different types of paper may be stacked in the paper tray. Load paper of only one
feed.
type, size and weight.
• If multiple sheets have caused a paper jam, clear the paper jam. See page 162.
Paper does not feed into the
machine.
• Remove any obstructions from inside the machine.
• Paper has not been loaded correctly. Remove paper from the tray and reload it
correctly.
• There is too much paper in the paper tray. Remove excess paper from the tray.
• The paper is too thick. Use only paper that meets the specifications required by the
machine. See "Paper Specifications" on page 206.
The paper keeps jamming.
• There is too much paper in the paper tray. Remove excess paper from the tray. If you
are printing on special materials, use the Bypass tray.
• An incorrect type of paper is being used. Use only paper that meets the specifications
required by the machine. See "Paper Specifications" on page 206.
• There may be debris inside the machine. Open the front cover and remove the
debris.
Transparencies stick together
in the paper exit.
Use only the transparencies specifically designed for a laser printer. Remove each
transparency as it exits from the machine.
Envelopes skew or fail to feed
correctly.
Ensure that the paper guides are against both sides of the envelopes.
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Printing Problems
Condition
Possible cause
Suggested solutions
The printer does not
print.
The printer is not receiving Check the power cord connections. Check the power switch and
power.
the power source.
The printer is not selected
as the default printer.
Select Dell Laser MFP 1600n as your default printer in your
Windows.
Check the printer for the
following:
•
•
•
•
The front or rear cover is not closed.
Paper is jammed.
No paper is loaded.
The toner cartridge is not installed.
If a printer system error occurs, contact your service representative.
The connection cable
Disconnect the printer cable and reconnect it.
between the computer and
the printer is not connected
properly.
If possible, attach the cable to another computer that is working
The connection cable
between the computer and properly and print a job. You can also try using a different printer
cable.
the printer is defective.
The machine may be
configured incorrectly.
Check the Windows printer setting to make sure that the print job
is sent to the correct port, for example, LPT1. If the computer has
more than one port, make sure that the printer is attached to the
correct one.
The printer driver may be
incorrectly installed.
Check the printer properties to ensure that all of the print settings
are correct.
The printer is
malfunctioning.
Remove the printer driver and then reinstall it; see page 40 and
page 33 respectively.
The printer selects
print materials from
the wrong paper
source.
The paper source selection For many software applications, the paper source selection is found
in the printer properties
under the Paper tab within the printer properties. Select the
may be incorrect.
correct paper source. See page 65.
A print job is
extremely slow.
The job may be very
complex.
Reduce the complexity of the page or try adjusting the print quality
settings.
The maximum print speed of your machine is 17 PPM for
Letter-sized paper.
If you are using Windows
Click the Start button→ Settings→ Printers. Right-click the Dell
98/Me, the Spooling Setting Laser MFP 1600n printer icon, click Properties→ Details→ Spool
may be set incorrectly.
Settings. Select the desired spool setting.
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Condition
Possible cause
Half the page is blank. The page orientation
setting may be incorrect.
The paper size and the
paper size settings do not
match.
The printer prints,
The printer cable is loose or
but the text is wrong, defective.
garbled, or
incomplete.
The wrong printer driver
was selected.
Suggested solutions
Change the page orientation in your application. See page 64.
Ensure that the paper size in the printer driver settings matches the
paper in the tray.
Disconnect the printer cable and reconnect. Try a print job that you
have already printed successfully. If possible, attach the cable and
the machine to another computer and try a print job that you know
works. Finally, try a new printer cable.
Check the application’s printer selection menu to ensure that your
machine is selected.
The software application is Try printing a job from another application.
malfunctioning.
Pages print, but are
blank.
The operating system is
malfunctioning.
Exit Windows and reboot the computer. Turn the machine off and
then back on again.
The toner cartridge is
defective or out of toner.
Gently shake the toner. if necessary. See page 152.
The file may have blank
pages.
Check the file to ensure that it does not contain blank pages.
If necessary, replace the toner cartridge.
Some parts, such as the
Contact a service representative.
controller or the board, may
be defective.
The illustrations print The setting in the software Print the document by selecting Download as Bit Image in the
incorrectly in Adobe application is wrong.
Advanced Options window of the Graphic properties.
Illustrator.
An error occurs
repeatedly when you
are printing with the
USB connection.
When the USB mode is set Change the USB mode to “Slow.” To do so, follow these steps:
to “Fast,” some PC users
1 Press  on the control panel until “Printer Setup”
may experience poor USB
appears on the top line of the display.
communication.
2 Press the scroll button ( or ) until “USB Mode” appears on
the bottom line, and press  to save the selection.
5 Press  to return to Standby mode.
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Printing Quality Problems
The inside of the machine may be dirty or improper paper loading may reduce the print quality. See the table
below to clear the problem.
Condition
Suggested solutions
Light or faded print
If a vertical white streak or faded area appears on the page:
• The toner supply is low. You may be able to temporarily extend the toner cartridge life.
See page 152. If this does not improve the print quality, install a new toner cartridge.
• The paper may not meet paper specifications; for example, the paper is too moist or
too rough. See "Paper Specifications" on page 206.
• If the entire page is light, the print resolution setting is too low or the toner save mode
is on. Adjust the print resolution and turn the toner save mode off. See page 67.
• A combination of faded or smeared defects may indicate that the toner cartridge needs
cleaning. See "Paper Specifications" on page 206.
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• The paper may not meet specifications; for example, the paper is too moist or too
rough. See "Paper Specifications" on page 206.
• The transfer roller may be dirty. Clean the inside of your machine. See page 149.
• The paper path may need cleaning. See "Cleaning the Drum" on page 155.
If faded areas, generally rounded, occur randomly on the page:
• A single sheet of paper may be defective. Try reprinting the job.
• The moisture content of the paper is uneven or the paper has moist spots on its
surface. Try a different brand of paper. See "Paper Specifications" on page 206.
• The paper lot is bad. The manufacturing process can cause some areas to reject toner.
Try a different kind or brand of paper.
• The toner cartridge may be defective. Vertical repetitive defects on the next page.
• If these steps do not correct the problems, contact a service representative.
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Suggested solutions
Vertical lines
If black vertical streaks appear on the page, the drum inside the toner cartridge has
probably been scratched. Install a new toner cartridge. See "Installing the Toner
Cartridge" on page 15.
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If the amount of background shading becomes unacceptable:
• Change to lighter weight pages. See "Paper Specifications" on page 206.
• Check the machine’s environment; very dry (low humidity) or high humidity (higher
than 80% RH) conditions can increase the amount of background shading.
• Remove the old toner cartridge and install a new one. See "Installing the Toner
Cartridge" on page 15.
• Clean the inside of the machine. See page 149.
• Check the paper type and quality. See "Paper Specifications" on page 206.
• Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one. See "Installing the Toner Cartridge"
on page 15.
Vertical repetitive defects If marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page at even intervals:
• The toner cartridge may be damaged. If a repetitive mark occurs on the page, print a
cleaning sheet several times to clean the cartridge; see "Cleaning the Drum" on
page 155. After the printout, if you still have the same problems, install a new toner
cartridge. See "Installing the Toner Cartridge" on page 15
• Parts of the machine may have toner on them. If the defects occur on the back of the
page, the problem will likely correct itself after a few more pages.
• The fusing assembly may be damaged. Contact a service representative.
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Condition
Suggested solutions
Background scatter
Background scatter results from bits of toner distributed on the printed page.
• The paper may be too damp. Try printing with a different batch of paper. Do not open
packages of paper until necessary so that the paper does not absorb too much moisture.
• If background scatter occurs on an envelope, change the printing layout to avoid
printing over areas that have overlapping seams on the reverse side. Printing on seams
can cause problems.
• If background scatter covers the entire surface area of a printed page, adjust the print
resolution through your software application or the printer properties.
Misformed characters
• If characters are improperly formed and produce hollow images, the paper stock may
be too slick. Try a different paper. See "Paper Specifications" on page 206.
• If characters are improperly formed and produce a wavy effect, the scanner unit may
need service. For service, contact a service representative.
Page skew
• Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.
• Check the paper type and quality. See "Paper Specifications" on page 206.
• Ensure that the paper or other material is loaded correctly and the guides are not too
tight or too loose against the paper stack.
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• Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.
• Check the paper type and quality. Both high temperatures and humidity can cause
paper curl. See "Paper Specifications" on page 206.
• Turn over the stack of paper in the paper tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the
paper tray.
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Suggested solutions
Wrinkles or creases
• Ensure that the paper is loaded properly.
• Check the paper type and quality. See "Paper Specifications" on page 206.
• Turn over the stack of paper in the paper tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the
paper tray.
Back of printouts are dirty Check for leaks in the toner. Clean the inside of the machine. See page 149.
Black pages
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• The toner cartridge may not be installed properly. Remove the cartridge and reinsert.
• The toner cartridge may be defective and need replacing. Install a new toner cartridge.
See "Installing the Toner Cartridge" on page 15.
• The machine may require repair. Contact a service representative.
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•
•
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Clean the inside of the machine. See page 149.
Check the paper type and quality. See "Paper Specifications" on page 206.
Install a new toner cartridge. See "Installing the Toner Cartridge" on page 15.
If the problem persists, the machine may require repair. Contact a service
representative.
Condition
Suggested solutions
Character Voids
Character voids have white areas where they should be solid black:
• If you are using transparencies, try another type of transparency. Because of the
composition of the transparency, some character voids are normal.
• You may be printing on the wrong surface of the paper. Turn over the stack of paper in
the paper tray.
• The paper may not meet paper specifications. See "Paper Specifications" on page 206.
Horizontal stripes
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If horizontally aligned black streaks or smears appear:
• The toner cartridge may be installed improperly. Remove the toner cartridge and
reinsert.
• The toner cartridge may be defective. Install a new toner cartridge. See "Installing the
Toner Cartridge" on page 15.
• If the problem persists, the machine may require repair. Contact a service
representative.
If the printed paper is curled or the paper does not feed into the printer, turn over the
stack of paper in the paper tray. Also try rotating the paper 180° in the paper tray.
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Fax Problems
Condition
Suggested solutions
The machine is not working,
there is no display and the
buttons are not working.
• Unplug the power cord and plug it in again.
• Ensure that there is power to the electrical receptacle.
No dial tone sounds.
• Check that the phone line is connected properly. See page 21.
• Check that the phone socket in the wall is working by plugging in another phone.
The numbers stored in the
memory do not dial correctly.
Make sure that the numbers are stored in the memory correctly. Print a Phonebook list,
referring to page 131.
The document does not feed
into the machine.
• Make sure that the document is not wrinkled and you are putting it in correctly.
Check that the document is the right size, not too thick or thin.
• Make sure that the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) cover is firmly closed.
Faxes are not received
automatically.
• The FAX mode should be selected.
• Make sure that there is paper in the paper tray.
• Check to see if the display shows “Memory Full”.
The machine does not send.
• Make sure that the document is loaded in the ADF or on the scanner glass.
• “TX” should show up on the display.
• Check the other fax machine you are sending to, to see if it can receive your fax.
The incoming fax has blank
spaces or is received in
poor-quality.
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The fax machine sending you the fax may be faulty.
A noisy phone line can cause line errors.
Check your machine by making a copy.
The toner cartridge may be empty. Replace the toner cartridge, referring to
page 153.
Some of the words on an
incoming fax are stretched.
The fax machine sending you the fax had a temporary document jam.
There are lines on the
documents you send.
Check your scan glass for marks and clean it. See page 150.
The machine dials a number, but The other fax machine may be turned off, out of paper, or cannot answer incoming
the connection with another fax calls. Speak with the other machine operator and ask her/him to sort out the problem.
machine fails.
Documents are not stored in the There may not be enough memory to store the document. If the display shows a
“Memory Full” message, delete any documents you no longer need from the
memory.
memory and then restore the document.
Blank areas appear at the bottom You may have chosen the wrong paper settings in the user option setting. See page 56
of each page or on other pages, and page 57.
with a small strip of text at the
top.
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Copying Problems
Condition
Suggested solutions
Copies are too light or
too dark.
Use the  button to darken or lighten the background of the copies.
Smears, lines, marks or
spots appear on copies.
• If defects are on the original, press the  button to lighten the background of
your copies.
• If no defects are on the original, clean the scanner glass and underside of the document
cover. See page 150.
Copy image is skewed.
• Ensure that the original is positioned correctly on scanner glass.
• Check that the copy paper is loaded correctly.
Blank copies print out.
Ensure that the original is face down on the scanner glass or face up in the Automatic
Document Feeder.
Image rubs off the copy • Replace the paper in the paper tray with paper from a new package.
easily.
• In high humidity areas, do not leave paper in the machine for the extended periods of time.
Frequent copy paper
jams occurs.
• Fan the stack of paper, then turn it over in the paper tray. Replace the paper in the tray with
a fresh supply. If necessary, check/adjust the paper guides.
• Ensure that the paper is the proper paper weight.
75g/m2 (20 lb) bond paper is recommended.
• Check for copy paper or pieces of copy paper remaining in the machine after a paper jam has
been cleared.
Fewer copies from the
toner cartridge than
expected prints out.
• Your originals may contain pictures, solids or heavy lines. For example, your originals may be
forms, newsletters, books or other documents that use more toner.
• The machine may frequently be turned on and off.
• The document cover may be left open while copies are being made.
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Scanning Problems
Condition
Suggested solutions
The scanner does not work.
• Make sure that you place the document to be scanned face down from the scanner glass,
or face up in the Automatic Document Feeder.
• There may not be enough available memory to hold the document you want to scan. Try
the Prescan function to see if that works. Try lowering the scan resolution rate.
• Check that the USB cable is connected properly.
• Make sure that the USB cable is not defective. Switch the cable with a known good
cable. If necessary, replace the cable.
• Check that the scanner is configured correctly. Check the scan setting in the SmarThru
Configuration or the application you want to use to make certain that the scanner job is
being sent to the correct port, for example, LPT1.
The unit scans very slowly.
• Check if the machine is printing received data. Scan the document after the current job
is completed.
• Graphics are scanned more slowly than text.
• Communication speed becomes slow in scan mode because of the large amount of
memory required to analyse and reproduce the scanned image. Set your computer to the
ECP printer mode through BIOS setting. It will help to increase the speed. For details
about how to set BIOS, refer to your computer’s user’s guide.
Message appears on your
computer screen:
• “Device can't be
set to the H/W
mode you want.”
• “Port is being
used by another
program.”
• “Port is
Disabled.”
• “Scanner is busy
receiving or
printing data.
When the current
job is completed,
try again.”
• “Invalid handle.”
• “Scanning has
failed.”
• There may be a copying or printing job in progress. When the current job is complete,
try the job again.
• The Selected port is currently being used. Restart your computer and try again.
• The printer cable may be improperly connected or the power may be off.
• The scanner driver is not installed or an operating environment is not set up properly.
• Ensure that the port is properly connected and the power is turned on, Then restart your
computer.
• Check, that the USB cable is properly connected.
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Troubleshooting PS Errors
The following situations are PS language specific and may occur when several printer languages are being
used.
NOTE: To receive a printed or screen displayed message when PS errors occur, open the Print Options window and
click the desired selection next to the PostScript errors section.
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
PostScript file can not be The PostScript option may not be Print a configuration page and verify that the PS version
printed.
installed.
is available for printing.
“This job contains The pure binary data option is not Open the Properties of the PostScript driver, click on
binary data...”
supported by the PostScript driver. PostScript, and click on Advanced. The pure binary data
message appears.
option is not supported. Choose another.
A PS error page prints.
Print job may not be PS.
The optional Tray2 is not The printer driver has not been
selected in the driver.
configured to recognize the
optional Tray2.
Make sure that the print job is a PS job. Check to see
whether the software application expected a setup or PS
header file to be sent to the printer.
Open the PostScript driver properties and set the Option
Tray item of the Device option to Installed.
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Networking
About Sharing the Printer on a Network
Setting Up the Locally Shared Printer
Setting Up a Network-connected Printer
About Sharing the Printer on a Network
If you work in a networked environment, you can connect your printer to the network.
Locally-shared Printer
You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, which is called the “host
computer” on the network. The printer can then be shared by other users on the network
through a Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP, or NT 4.0 network machine connection.
Wired Network-connected Printer
Your printer has a built-in network interface. For details, see page 23.
Printing Across a Network
Whether the printer is locally connected or network-connected, you need to install the Dell
Laser MFP 1600n software on each computer that prints documents using the printer.
Setting Up the Locally Shared Printer
You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, which is called the “host
computer,” on the network. Your printer can be shared by other users on the network
through a Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP, or NT 4.0 network machine connection.
In Windows 98/Me
Setting Up the Host Computer
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Start Windows.
Click the Start button and point to Control Panel and double-click the Network icon.
Check the File and Print Sharing box and click OK.
Click Start and point to Printers from Settings. Double-click your printer name.
Click Properties in the Printer menu.
Click the Sharing tab and check the Shared As box. Fill in the Shared Name field and
then click OK.
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Right-click the Start button and click Explore.
Open your network folder in the left column.
Right-click the shared name and click Capture Printer Port.
Select the port you want, check the Reconnect at log on box and then click OK.
Click the Start button and point to Settings and then Printers.
Double-click your printer icon.
Click the Printer menu and point to Properties.
Click the Details tab and point to the printer port and then click OK.
In Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP
Setting Up the Host Computer
Start Windows.
For Windows NT 4.0/2000, click the Start button→ Settings→ Printers.
For Windows XP, click the Start button and point to Printers and Faxes.
Double-click your printer icon.
Click the Printer menu and point to Sharing.
For Windows NT 4.0, check the Shared box.
For Windows 2000, check the Shared As box.
For Windows XP, check the Share this printer box.
For Windows NT 4.0, fill in the Share Name field and click OK.
For Windows 2000/XP, fill in the Share Name field and click OK.
Setting Up the Client Computer
Right-click the Start button and point to Explore.
Open your network folder in the left column.
Click the shared name.
For Windows NT 4.0/2000, from the Start button, Click Settings and point to
Printers.
For Windows XP, from the Start button, click and point to Printers and Faxes.
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Double-click your printer icon.
Click the Printer menu and point to Properties.
Click the Ports tab and point to Add Port.
Click Local Port and point to New Port.
Fill in the Enter a port name field and enter the shared name.
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Click OK and point to Close.
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For Windows NT 4.0, click OK.
For Windows 2000/XP, click Apply and point to OK.
Setting Up a Network-connected Printer
You have to set up the network protocols on the printer to use it as your network machine.
Setting protocols can be accomplished by using the supplied network program. Please refer
to SyncThru User’s Guide.
You can configure the basic network parameters through the printer’s operator panel. Use
the printer operator panel to do the following:
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Enable or disable network protocols (IPX/SPX)
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Configure TCP/IP
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Configure IPX frame types
Configuring Network Parameters on the Operator Panel
Item
Requirements
Network Interface
10/100 Base-TX
Network Operating System •
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Network Protocols
Novell NetWare 4.x, 5.x, 6.x
Windows 98/Me, NT 4.0/2000/XP
Unix AT&T, BSD4.3, HP-UX, SUN OS, SOLARIS, SCO
Linux RedHat 6.0 or higher
• Netware IPX/SPX
• TCP/IP, DLC/LLC on Windows
• Port9100 on Windows NT, Unix, Linux
Dynamic Addressing Server • DHCP, BOOTP
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Printing a Network Configuration Page
The Network Configuration page shows how the network interface card on your printer is
configured. The default settings which are suitable for most applications are enabled.
Press  until you see “Network Setup” on the bottom line of the display.
Press the scroll button ( or ) until you see “Print Sys. Data” displayed on the
bottom line.
Press  to print a network configuration page.
The Network Configuration page prints out.
Setting Network Protocols
When you first install the printer, all supported network protocols are enabled when you
turn the printer on. If a network protocol is enabled, the printer may actively transmit on
the network even when the protocol is not in use. This may slightly increase network traffic.
To eliminate unnecessary traffic, you can disable unused protocols.
Press  until you see “Network Setup” on the bottom line of the display.
Press the scroll button ( or ) until you see “Configuration” displays on the
bottom line. Press .
If you selected Ethernet, select a network speed.
If you selected TCP/IP, assign a TCP/IP address. For details, see below.
If you selected Ether Talk, press the scroll button ( or ) to change the setting to
“On” (enable) or “Off” (disable).
Press .
Press the scroll button ( or ) to display “TCP/IP” and press .
The first available menu item, “IP Address” displays on the bottom line.
Press .
Repeat Step 5 to complete the address from the 1st byte to the 4th byte.
To select other parameters, such as the Subnet Mask, Gateway or Primary DNS, press
, then use the scroll button ( or ). Press .
Press the scroll button ( or ) to display “TCP/IP” and press .
To assign the address from the BOOTP server, press .
The first available menu item, “Yes” displays on the bottom line.
Press .
The first available menu item, “Yes” displays on the bottom line.
Press .
The first available menu item, “Paper Setting” displays on the bottom line.
Press the scroll button ( or ) until you see the item you want to clear.
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Paper Setting: Restores all of the Paper Setting options to the factory default.
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Copy Setup: Restores all of the Copy Setup options to the factory default.
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Fax Setup: Restores all of the Fax Setup options to the factory default.
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Fax Feature: Cancels all of the scheduled fax jobs in the machine’s memory.
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Advanced Fax: Restores all of the Advanced Fax setting options to the factory
default.
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All Settings: Clears all of the data stored in the memory and resets all of your
settings to the factory default.
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Sent Report: Clears all of records of your faxes sent.
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RCV Report: Clears all of records of your faxes received.
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Phone Book: Clears the speed dial or group dial numbers stored in the memory.
Press .
Press the scroll button ( or ) to change the setting.
Select “On” to enable this feature. Selecting “Off” disables this feature.
Press .
The display confirms your selection.
The machine prints out a cleaning page. Toner particles on the drum surface are
affixed to the paper.
If the problem remains, repeat steps 1 through 3.
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Printing in the Toner Low Status
When the toner cartridge is nearly empty, the machine saves the incoming faxes in the
memory without printing them. If you want to print the fax in the toner low status, you can
set the machine to continue printing even though the print quality is not so good.
Press  until “Fax Feature” appears on the display.
Press the scroll button ( or ) until “Ignore Toner” appears on the bottom line
and press  to save the selection.
Consumables and Replacement Parts
From time to time, you need to replace the toner cartridge, roller, and fuser unit to
maintain top performance and to avoid print quality problems and paper feed problems
resulting from worn parts.
The following items should be replaced after you have printed the specified number of
pages:
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ADF Rubber Pad
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Paper Feeding Roller
80,000
Transfer Roller
60,000
Fuser Unit
80,000
Maint enance
Ordering Supplies
You can order supplies using the Dell Toner Reorder Program window, the Status Monitor,
or Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.
If your printer is connected to a network, type your machine’s IP address in your Web
browser or open the Network Status Monitor Center (see page 85.) to launch the Dell
Printer Configuration Web Tool and click the toner supplies link.
To purchase other parts, except for the toner cartridge, contact Dell. We strongly
recommend that items be installed by a trained service professional.
Ordering Toner Cartridge in the Dell Toner Reorder Program
You can order the replacement toner cartridges in the Dell Toner Reorder Program window
on your desktop. You can also open the Dell Toner Reorder Program window in the Status
Monitor window. For details about the Status Monitor, see page 85.
From the Start menu, click Programs→ DELL→ DELL Laser MFP 1600n→ Dell
Toner ReOrder Program. The Order Toner Cartridges window appears.
If ordering from the Web:
Enter your Dell printer Service Tag number in the field provided.
Your Service Tag number is located on your printer.
Click Visit Dell's cartridge ordering website.
If ordering by phone, call the number that appears under the By Telephone heading.
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Printer Settings Utility
Using the Printer Settings Utility window, you can set up fax system data options, create
and edit Phonebook entries on desktop. You can also configure the destination launches
when you use the