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CONTENTS
1. Introduction
Special features ...................................................................................................................................................... Printer overview ...................................................................................................................................................... Finding more information ........................................................................................................................................ Selecting a location ................................................................................................................................................. 1.1 1.3 1.4 1.5
2. System setup
Using control panel menus ...................................................................................................................................... Menu overview ........................................................................................................................................................ Printing a demo page .............................................................................................................................................. Changing the display language ............................................................................................................................... Using toner save mode ........................................................................................................................................... Changing the font setting ........................................................................................................................................ 2.1 2.2 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8
3. Software overview
Supplied software .................................................................................................................................................... 3.1 Printer driver features .............................................................................................................................................. 3.2 System requirements .............................................................................................................................................. 3.2
4. Network setup
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................. Supported operating systems ................................................................................................................................. Configuring TCP/IP ................................................................................................................................................. Configuring EtherTalk ............................................................................................................................................. Configuring IPX frame types ................................................................................................................................... Setting Ethernet speed ............................................................................................................................................ Restoring the network configuration ........................................................................................................................ Printing a network configuration page ..................................................................................................................... 4.1 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3
5. Loading print media
Selecting print media ............................................................................................................................................... 5.1 Loading paper ......................................................................................................................................................... 5.4 Selecting an output location .................................................................................................................................... 5.8
6. Basic printing
Printing a document ................................................................................................................................................ 6.1 Canceling a print job ............................................................................................................................................... 6.1
7. Ordering supplies and accessories
Toner cartridges ...................................................................................................................................................... 7.1 Accessories ............................................................................................................................................................. 7.1 How to purchase ..................................................................................................................................................... 7.1
8. Maintenance
Printing information pages ...................................................................................................................................... Cleaning the printer ................................................................................................................................................. Maintaining the toner cartridge ................................................................................................................................ Maintenance parts ................................................................................................................................................... 8.1 8.1 8.3 8.7
9. Troubleshooting
Clearing paper jams ................................................................................................................................................ 9.1 Troubleshooting checklist ........................................................................................................................................ 9.5 Understanding the status LED ................................................................................................................................ 9.6 Understanding display messages ........................................................................................................................... 9.6 Toner cartridge-related messages .......................................................................................................................... 9.8 Solving general printing problems ........................................................................................................................... 9.9 Solving print quality problems ............................................................................................................................... 9.11 Common Windows problems ................................................................................................................................ 9.13 Common PostScript problems .............................................................................................................................. 9.13 Common Linux problems ...................................................................................................................................... 9.14 Common Macintosh problems .............................................................................................................................. 9.14
10. Installing accessories
Precautions when installing accessories ............................................................................................................... Installing a dual in-line memory module (DIMM) ................................................................................................... Installing a network interface card ......................................................................................................................... Using the hard disk ............................................................................................................................................... 10.1 10.1 10.3 10.4
11. Specifications
Printer specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 11.1
Important Precautions and Safety Information
When using this machine, these basic safety precaution ...