DellTM Laser Printer 1710/1710n Owner's Manual Look Inside For: · Setting Up Your Printer · Loading Paper · Network Printing · Understanding the Software w w w. d e l l . c o m / s u p p l i e s | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Ordering Supplies DellTM print cartridges are available only through Dell. You can order print cartridges online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. US Australia Austria Belgium Canada Chile Colombia Czech Denmark Finland France Germany Ireland Italy Japan 877-INK-2-YOU 1300 303 290 08 20 - 24 05 30 35 02.713 1590 877-501-4803 1230-020-3947 800-202874 01800-9-155676 +420 225 372 711 3287 5215 09 2533 1411 825387247 0800 2873355 1850 707 407 800602705 044-556-3551 Luxembourg Malaysia Mexico Netherlands Norway Portugal PRC Poland Puerto Rico Singapore South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland UK 02.713 1590 1800 88 0301 001 866 851 1754 020 - 674 4881 231622 64 21 4220710 800-858-0888 022 579 59 65 866-851-1760 1800 394 7486 0860 102 591 902120385 08 587 705 81 0848 335 599 0870 907 4574 NOTE: If your country is not listed, contact your Dell distributor to order supplies. Your printer has been designed to print using the following print cartridges. Supply Item 3,000 page toner cartridge 3,000 page Use and Return toner cartridge 6,000 page toner cartridge 6,000 page Use and Return toner cartridge 30,000 page Imaging drum Part number N3769 J3815 H3730 K3756 D4283 Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your printer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2005 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 the 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 or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. 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. FCC emissions information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Refer to the Drivers and Utilities CD for details. w w w. d el l. c om | s upp ort . del l . com Contents 1 Getting Started Understanding Your Printer .................... ................. ........ 11 12 12 13 14 16 Using the Operator Panel Buttons Printing the Printer Settings Configuration Sheet Installing the 550-Sheet Optional Drawer Configuring the Paper Trays ............. ................... ................ Installing an Optional Memory Card 2 Loading Paper Loading the 250-Sheet and 550-Sheet Trays . Loading the Manual Feeder Using the Rear Exit ........... 19 22 23 24 24 .................... ......................... ....................... ..................... Print Media Guidelines Media Types and Sizes 3 Setting Up for Local Printing Using XP Professional x64 With a USB or Parallel Cable Using Windows XP With a USB or Parallel Cable ..... 28 29 30 31 ......... .... Using Windows 2003 Server With a USB or Parallel Cable Using Windows 2000 With a USB or Parallel Cable ........ Contents 5 Using Windows NT With a Parallel Cable ............. ........ ....... 32 32 33 34 Using Windows Me With a USB or Parallel Cable Using Windows 98 SE With a USB or Parallel Cable Using Macintosh OS 9.2 and OS 10.2 ............... 4 Setting Up for Network Printing Print and Check the Network Setup Page Disable Windows XP Firewall Run the Installation Software ............ 37 37 38 ................... ................... 5 Software Overview DellTM Toner Management System . Status Monitor Center Printing Status Window ................ 41 41 41 42 42 42 43 43 44 ..................... .................... ........... Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application Dell Local Printer Settings Utility . Set IP Address Utility ................ ....................... .................. Dell Printer Software Uninstall Driver Profiler ........................... ............... Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool 6 Contents 6 Printing Manually Feeding a Print Job ................... ....... ... 47 49 50 51 52 53 54 54 54 Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (Manual Duplex) Printing Multiple Page Images on One Page (N-Up Printing) Printing a Booklet Printing a Poster ......................... .......................... ....................... ....................... ................. Printing on Letterhead Canceling a Print Job . From your computer From the printer operator panel ...................... 7 Maintaining Your Printer Replacing the Toner Cartridge Replacing the Imaging Drum ................... 55 59 .................... 8 Troubleshooting 9 Contacting Dell Technical Assistance ........................ .................. 69 69 70 Automated Order-Status Service Contacting Dell ........................... Contents 7 10 Appendix U.S. Terms and Conditions of Sale ................ .............. 89 92 92 95 96 99 99 100 101 102 102 104 Limited Warranties and Return Policy Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total Satisfaction Return Policy (U.S. Only) .... .......... Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total Satisfaction Return Policy (Canada Only) DellTM Software and Peripherals (Canada Only) . . ......... ........ 1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DellTM Printer Consumables Limited Warranties Export Regulations ... ......... ........................ ................ DellTM Software License Agreement Regulatory Notices ........................ Index .................................. 107 8 Contents CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your product and working environment from potential damage. · · · Do not use your printer in a wet environment, for example, near a bath tub, sink, or swimming pool or in a wet basement. Ensure that nothing rests on your product's cables and that the cables are not located where they can be stepped on or tripped over. Use only the power cable provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power cable. CAUTION: If your product is not marked with this symbol to an electrical outlet that is properly grounded. · · · · , it must be connected Connect the power cable to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. To completely turn off the product, the power cable must be removed from the power source. Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to a professional service person. This product is designed to meet safety standards with the use of specific Dell-authorized components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Dell disclaims liability associated with the use of non-Dell-authorized components. Refer to your Owner's Manual for instructions on the proper way to clear paper jams. Your product uses a laser. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. · · · Your product uses a printing process that heats the print media, and heat can cause certain media to release emissions. You must understand the section in your operating instructions that discusses the guidelines for selecting appropriate print media to avoid the possibility of harmful emissions. CAUTION: Laser Safety · This printer is certified as a "Class 1" laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. Since radiation emitted inside the printer is confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape during normal user operation. · CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9 w w w. d el l. c om | s upp ort . del l . com 10 CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Getting Started Understanding Your Printer 4 5 3 6 2 1 7 5 6 7 Output bin Operator panel Front cover 1 2 3 4 Optional 550-sheet tray 250-sheet tray Manual feed slot Paper guide Getting Started 11 w w w. d el l. c om | s upp ort . del l . com Using the Operator Panel Buttons The operator panel has five lights and two buttons. · · · · Press and release Continue Press and release Continue Press and release Cancel Press and hold Cancel to resume printing. twice quickly to display an error code. to cancel the job currently printing. until all of the lights come on to reset the printer. Printing the Printer Settings Configuration Sheet To print the Printer Settings Configuration sheet: 1 2 3 Turn the printer off. Open the upper front door. Press and hold Continue All the lights cycle. as you turn the printer on. 12 Getting Started 4 5 Release Continue . Close the upper front door. The light sequence that represents the Home menu is displayed. 6 Press and release Continue until all the lights cycle. A Printer Settings Configuration sheet prints. Installing the 550-Sheet Optional Drawer Your printer supports one optional drawer that lets you load up to 550 sheets of paper. CAUTION: If you are installing a 550-sheet drawer after setting up the printer, turn the printer off and unplug the power cord before continuing. 1 2 Unpack the 550-sheet drawer and remove any packing material. Place the drawer in the location you have chosen for your printer. NOTE: If you have optional memory to install, leave clearance on the right side of the printer. 3 Align the holes in the printer with the positioning posts on the 550-sheet drawer and lower the printer into place. Getting Started 13 w w w. d el l. c om | s upp ort . del l . com Specifying the media type and size loaded into each tray will help prevent jams. See "Configuring the Paper Trays" on page 14 for more information. Configuring the Paper Trays NOTE: You must first install the drivers for your printer before configuring the paper trays. See "Setting Up for Local Printing" on page 27 or "Setting Up for Network Printing" on page 37. Dell Laser Printer 1710/1710n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Launch the Dell Local Printer Settings Utility by clicking StartProgramsDell PrintersDell Laser Printer 1710Dell Local Printer Settings Utility. Select your Dell Laser Printer 1710. Click OK. In the left column, click Paper. In the right column, go to the Tray 1 section. Specify what size and type of media you loaded into tray 1. In the right column, go to the Tray 2 section. Specify what size and type of media you loaded into tray 2. On the Menu Bar, click ActionsApply Settings. Close the utility. NOTE: If you change the size or type of media loaded into either tray, use the Local Printer Settings Utility to reconfigure the tray. 9 To update your printer options, follow the instructions in the table. 1 Click StartControl PanelPrinters and Other HardwarePrinters and Windows XP Faxes. 2 Right-click the Dell Laser Printer 1710 icon. 3 Click PropertiesInstalled OptionsAsk Printer. 4 Click OKOK. Close the Printers folder. Windows 2000 Windows NT 4.0 1 Click StartSettingsPrinters. 2 Right-click the Dell Laser Printer 1710 icon. 3 Click PropertiesInstalled Options (or Options)Ask Printer (or Update Now). 4 Click OKOK. Close the Printers folder. 14 Getting Started Windows Me Windows 98 SE 1 Click StartSettingsPrinters. 2 Right-click the Dell Laser Printer 1710 icon. 3 Click PropertiesDevice (or Features)Update (or Update Now). 4 Click OKOK. Close the Printers folder. If Update or Ask Printer is unavailable, follow these steps: a b c In the Available Options list, click 550-sheet tray. Click Add. Click OK, and then close the Printers folder. If Update Now or Ask Printer is unavailable, follow these steps: a b c In the Options list, find 550-sheet tray. Change the setting from Not Installed to Installed. Click OK, and then close ...