DELL 1350cnw User Manual

							Understanding the Printer Menus227
Adjust BTR
Purpose:
To specify the optimum voltage settings for printing for the transfer roller 
(BTR). To lower the voltage, set negati ve values. To increase, set positive 
values.
The default settings may not give the be st output on all paper types. If you 
see mottles on the print output, try to  increase the voltage. If you see white 
spots on the print output, try to decrease the voltage.
 NOTE: The print quality changes depending on the va lues you select for this item.
Va l u e s :
PlainNormal*
Light
Label Normal* Light
Plain 0*
-3 – +3
Plain Thick 0* -3 – +3
Covers 0* -3 – +3
Label 0* -3 – +3
Coated 0* -3 – +3
Envelope 0* -3 – +3
Recycled 0* -3 – +3
 
						

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Adjust Fuser
Purpose:
To specify the optimum temperature settings for printing for the fuser. To 
lower the temperature, set negative values. To increase, set positive values.
The default settings may not give the be st output on all paper types. When 
the printed paper has curled, try to lo wer the temperature. When the toner 
does not fuse on the paper properly , try to increase the temperature.
 NOTE: The print quality changes depending on the values you select for this item.
Va l u e s :
Auto Reg Adj
Purpose: 
To specify whether to automatically adjust color registration.
Va l u e s :
Plain 0* -3 – +3
Plain Thick 0* -3 – +3
Covers 0* -3 – +3
Label 0* -3 – +3
Coated 0* -3 – +3
Envelope 0* -3 – +3
Recycled 0* -3 – +3
 
						

							Understanding the Printer Menus229
Color Reg Adj
Purpose:
To specify whether to manually adjust color registration.
Color registration adjustments need to be  made during the initial setup of the 
printer or when the printer is  moved to a different location.
 NOTE: The Color Reg Adj feature can be configured when Auto Reg 
Adj
 is set to Off.
Va l u e s :
On* Automatically adjusts color registration.
Off Does not automatically adjust color registration.
Auto Correct Automatically corrects color registration. 
ColorRegi 
Chart Prints a color registration chart. The color registration chart prints a 
lattice pattern of yellow, magenta, and cyan lines. On the chart, find 
the values on the right side that are next to the line that is perfectly 
straight for each of the three colors. If the value for this line is 0, 
color registration is not needed. If the value for this line is any value 
other than 0, specify the adjustment values under 
Enter 
Number
.
 
						

							230Understanding the Printer Menus
Clean Developer
Purpose:
To rotate the developer motor and stir the toner  in the toner cartridge.
Toner Refresh
Purpose:
To use up a toner cartridge when you need  to replace it before the end of its 
life, or to stir the toner in a new toner cartridge.
Va l u e s :
Enter Number Y 0*Specifies lateral (perpendicular to paper feed 
direction) color adjustment values individually 
for Y (Yellow), M (Magenta), C (Cyan).
-5–+5
M0
*
-5–+5
C0
*
-5–+5
LY 0
*Specifies process (paper feed direction) color 
adjustment values individually for LY (Left 
Yellow), LM (Left Magenta), LC (Left Cyan), 
RY (Right Yellow), RM (Right Magenta) and 
RC (Right Cyan).
-5–+5
LM 0
*
-5–+5
LC 0
*
-5–+5
RY 0
*
-5–+5
RM 0
*
-5–+5
RC 0
*
-5–+5
Yellow Cleans the toner in the  yellow toner cartridge.
Magenta Cleans the toner in the magenta toner cartridge.
 
						

							Understanding the Printer Menus231
BTR Refresh
Purpose:
Specify whether to execute counter measures for curling/separating discharge 
of the paper.
Va l u e s :
Chart
Purpose:
To print various charts that can be  used for diagnosing your printer.
Reset Defaults
Purpose:
To initialize NVM (non-volatile memory) for system parameters. After 
executing this function and rebooting  the printer, all the menu parameters, 
except the parameters for the network, are reset to their default values.
For details, see Resetti ng Defaults on page 236.
CyanCleans the toner in the cyan toner cartridge.
Black Cleans the toner in the black toner cartridge.
Off
*Does not automatically execute counter measures for curling/
separating discharge of the paper.
On Automatically executes counter measures for curling/separating 
discharge of the paper.
Ghost Prints a chart to check for ghost printing.
4Colors Prints bands of yellow, magenta, cyan, and black with varying 
density.
Alignment Prints a chart, and then check for proper alignment of the print 
image on the paper.
Drum Refresh Prints a chart to check the light fatigue of the drum cartridge.
 
						

							232Understanding the Printer Menus
Non-Dell Toner
Purpose:
To use toner cartridge of another manufacturer.
 NOTE: Using non-Dell-brand toner cartridges may make some printer features 
unusable, reduce print quality and decrease the reliability of your printer. Dell 
recommends only new Dell-brand toner cartr idges for your printer. Dell does not 
provide warranty coverage for problems caus ed by using accessories, parts, or 
components not supplied by Dell.
 
NOTE: Before you use toner cartridge of another manufacturer, be sure to restart 
the printer.
Va l u e s :
Adjust Altitude
Purpose:
To specify the altitude of the locati on where the printer is installed. 
The discharge phenomenon for charging the photo conductor varies with 
barometric pressure. Adjustments are perf ormed by specifying the altitude of 
the location where the printer is being used. 
 NOTE: An incorrect altitude adjustment sett ing leads to poor printing quality, 
incorrect indication of remaining toner. 
Va l u e s :
Off* Does not use toner cartridge of another manufacturer.
On Uses toner cartridge of another manufacturer.
0m* Specifies the altitude of the location where the printer is installed.
1000m
2000m
3000m
 
						

							Understanding the Printer Menus233
Secure Settings
Use the Secure Settings  menu to set a password to limit access to the 
menus. This prevents items from being changed accidentally.
 NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) ar e the factory default menu settings.
Panel Lock
Panel Lock Set
Purpose:
To restrict access to Admin Menu and Report/List .
For details see Panel Lock Function on page 234.
Va l u e s :
Change Password
Purpose:
To change a password to li mit access to the menus.
Va l u e s :
 NOTE: This item is displayed only when Panel Lock set is set to Enable.
Disable*
Does not restrict access to 
Admin Menu and Report/List.
Enable Restricts access to 
Admin Menu and Report/List with a 
password.
New 
Password Sets a password required to access 
Admin Menu 
and 
Report/List.
Re-enter Enters the new password again to confirm
Current 
Password Enter the current password to change the password.
New Password Enter the new password.
Re-enter Enter the new password again to confirm.
 
						

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Login Error
Purpose:
To set the maximum number of failed login attempts before an administrator 
is denied access to  Admin Menu and Report/List .
Va l u e s :
 NOTE: This item is available only when Panel Lock Set is set to Enable.
Panel Language
Purpose:
To specify the language to be  used on the operator panel.
Va l u e s :
Panel Lock Function
This feature prevents unauthorized users from changing settings made by the 
administrator. However, you can select se ttings for individual print jobs using 
the printer driver.
Enabling the Panel Lock
1Press the   (Menu) button.
Off*Does not set the maximum number of failed login attempts.
On 5times Sets the maximum number of failed login attempts.
1 - 10times
English* Français
Italiano Deutsch
Español Dansk
Nederlands Norsk
Svenska
 
						

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2Press the  button until Admin Menu appears, and then press the  
button
.
3Press the  button until Secure Settings appears, and then press 
the 
 button.
4Ensure that Panel Lock appears, and then press the  button.
5Ensure that Panel Lock Set appears, and then press the   button.
6Press the  button until Enable appears, and then press the  button.
7Enter the new password, and then press the  button.
8Re-enter the password to confirm the  password that you entered, and then 
press the 
 button.
 NOTE: If you forget your password, turn off  the printer. Then, while holding the   
(Menu)  button, turn on the printe r. Continue to hold the    (Menu) button until the 
display indicates  Init Password Are you sure? .  Release the    (Menu) 
button and press the   button. Press the
  button to select  Yes, then press the 
 button. The display will briefly indicate the password has been initialized. 
 
NOTE: If you change the password, perform steps 1 and 2. Enter the current 
password, and then press the   button.  Perform steps 3 and 4. Press the   
button until 
Change Password appears, and then press the   button. Enter 
the current password, and then press the    button. Perform step 7 and 8. This will 
change the password.
Disabling the Panel Lock
1Press the   (Menu) button.
2Press the  button until Admin Menu appears, and then press the  
button.
3Enter the password, and then press the  button.
4Press the  button until Secure Settings appears, and then press 
the 
 button.
5Ensure that Panel Lock appears, and then press the  button.
6Ensure that Panel Lock Set appears, and then press the  button.
7Press the  button until Disable appears, and then press the  
button.
8Enter the current password, and then press the  button.
 
						

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Resetting Defaults
After executing this function and rebooting the printer, all the menu 
parameters, except the parameters for the network, are reset to their default 
values.
1
Press the  (Menu) button.
2Press the  button until Admin Menu appears, and then press the  
button.
3Press the  button until Maintenance appears, and then press the  
button.
4Press the  button until Reset Defaults appears, and then press the 
 button.
5Ensure that Are you sure? appears, and then press the  button.
The printer restarts automati cally to apply the settings.