Dell 1720dn User Guide

							Operator Panel Menus
  Network  Menu
  Parallel Menu
  Setup  Menu
  USB  Menu
  Utilities Menu
Menus are represented  by  Ready , Toner Low/Replace Drum  /, Load  Paper/Remove Output  /,  and
Paper  Jam  
 light  sequences.  Menu items  and  their settings are indicated by  Error  and  Continue   light  sequences.
Press  the Cancel button  to  advance through the menus  and  menu  items.
Press  the  Continue button  to  advance to  the setting  you need.
Press  and  hold the  Continue button  until all the lights cycle  to  save a  setting.
Press  and  hold the  Cancel button  until all of the lights cycle  to  return  to  the Home  menu.
Turn off the printer to  exit  the menus.
Network Menu
Use  the Network  menu  to  change  printer settings on jobs  sent through a  network port (either Standard  Network  or
Network  Opt ).
From this
menu: You can:
* Factory  default setting NPA Mode Send print  jobs  to  the printer and  query printer status information  simultaneously.
Off
On*
MAC Binary PS Configure  the printer to  process Macintosh  binary PostScript print  jobs.
Off—the  printer filters  PostScript print  jobs  using  standard  protocol.
On—the printer processes  raw  binary PostScript print  jobs  from  computers using  the Macintosh
operating  system.
NOTE: This setting  can  cause print  jobs  sent from  Windows to  fail.
Auto*—the printer processes  print  jobs  from  computers using  either  Windows or Macintosh
operating  systems.
Set  Card  Speed Automatically detect the connection  speed of your  network.  You  can  disable  this setting  to  set  the
speed manually.
Auto*—the printer attempts to  connect to  the network at the current network speed.
10  Mbps, Half Duplex—the  printer attempts to  connect to  the network at 10  Mbps, Half Duplex.
10  Mbps, Full  Duplex—the  printer attempts to  connect to  the network at 10  Mbps, Full  Duplex.
100 Mbps, Half Duplex—the  printer attempts to  connect to  the network at 100 Mbps, Half Duplex.
100 Mbps, Full  Duplex—the  printer attempts to  connect to  the network at 100 Mbps, Full  Duplex.
 
						

							Parallel Menu
Use  the Parallel menu  to  change  printer settings on jobs  sent through a  parallel  port.
Setup Menu
Use  the Setup  menu  to  configure how the printer formats the end  of a  line  depending on the computer  system  being
used.
From
this
menu:You can:
* Factory  default setting NPA
Mode Send print  jobs  to  the printer and  query printer status information  at the same  time.
Off
On
Auto*
Protocol Receive information  at a  much  higher  transmission rate  if your  printer is set  to  Fastbytes (if your  computer
supports  Fastbytes), or receive  information  at a  normal  transmission rate  if your  printer is set  to  Standard.
Standard
Fastbytes*
Parallel
Mode  2 Determine  whether  the parallel  port data is sampled on the leading (on) or trailing  (off) edge  of the strobe.
Off
On*
MAC
Binary
PS Configure  the printer to  process Macintosh  binary PostScript print  jobs.
Off—the  printer filters  PostScript print  jobs  using  standard  protocol.
On—the printer processes  raw  binary PostScript print  jobs  from  computers using  the Macintosh  operating
system.
NOTE:
 This setting  can  cause print  jobs  sent from  Windows to  fail.
Auto*—the printer processes  print  jobs  from  computers using  either  Windows or Macintosh  operating
systems.
From this
menu: You can:
PPDS Emulation Specify if you want  to  use the PPDS datastream.
Deactivate*
Activate
NOTE:  This menu  is only  displayed if a  PPDS interpreter is available.
Auto CR after LF Specify whether  the printer automatically performs  a  carriage return  (CR) after a  line  feed control
command.
Off*
On
Auto LF after CR Specify whether  the printer automatically performs  a  line  feed (LF) after a  carriage return  control
command.
Off*
On
 
						

							USB Menu
Use  the USB  menu  to  change  printer settings on jobs  sent through a  USB  port.
Utilities Menu
Use  the Utilities menu  to  troubleshoot printer problems.
* Factory  default setting Energy  ConserveSpecify whether  you want  Disabled to  appear in the Power Saver menu.
On*
Off
From this
menu:You can:
* Factory  default setting NPA Mode Send print  jobs  to  the printer and  query printer status information  at the same  time.
Off
On
Auto*
MAC Binary PS Configure  the printer to  process Macintosh  binary PostScript print  jobs.
Off—the  printer filters  PostScript print  jobs  using  standard  protocol.
On—the printer processes  raw  binary PostScript print  jobs  from  computers using  the Macintosh
operating  system.
NOTE: This setting  can  cause print  jobs  sent from  Windows to  fail.
Auto*—the printer processes  print  jobs  from  computers using  either  Windows or Macintosh
operating  systems.
USB  Speed Specify the speed of the USB  cable  you are using.
Full
NOTE: This forces  the USB  port to  run  at full speed, disabling  all high-speed capabilities.
Auto*
From this
menu: You can:
Print
Configuration
Mode
Instructions Press  and  hold the 
Continue button 
.
Reset Factory
Defaults Return your  printer settings to  the factory default values by pressing and  holding  the 
Continue button 
.
NOTE:  All downloaded  resources  (fonts, macros,  and  symbol  sets) in printer memory (RAM) are
deleted. Resources in flash memory are unaffected.
Hex  Trace Help isolate  printing problems when  unexpected characters print  or characters are missing.  Hex  Trace
helps you determine  if there is a  problem with the language interpreter or the cable  by telling you what
information  your  printer is receiving.
 
						

							* Factory  default setting
Off*
On
To exit  Hex  Trace, turn  off the printer.
Print Quality
Test Pages Help isolate  print  quality problems,  such as streaking.  Three pages print  to  help you evaluate print
quality:  a  text page  with printer information, cartridge information, current margin  settings and  a
graphic; and  two pages with graphics.
Press  and  hold the 
Continue button 
.
Reset
Photoconductor
Counter Return the photoconductor counter to  zero.
NOTE:
 The  replace photoconductor message  should be cleared only  when  the imaging  drum has  been
replaced.
Reduced Curl Reduce the throughput  in order  to  reduce page  curl.
Off*
On
 
						

							Maintaining Your Printer
  Ordering Supplies
  Storing Supplies
  Replacing  the Toner Cartridge
  Replacing  the Imaging Drum
  Cleaning the Printhead Lens
Ordering Supplies
Printer Attached to a Network
1.  Type  your  printer IP  address in your  Web browser  to  launch the Dell Configuration  Web Tool.
2 .  Click   www.dell.com/supplies
.
Printer Attached Locally to a Computer
1.  Click   Start ®  Programs  or All Programs ®  Dell  Printers ®  Dell  Laser Printer 1720 .
For  Windows Vista™ (default  Start menu): a.  Click  
® Programs .
b .  Click   Dell  Printers .
c .  Click   Dell  Laser Printer 1720 .
2 .  Click   Dell  Printer Supplies  Reorder Application .
The   Order Toner Cartridges  window  opens.
3 .  Choose your  printer model from  the drop -down  list.
4 .  Enter  your  Dell printer Service  Tag  number.
NOTE:  Your  Service  Tag  number is located  inside  the front cover of your  printer.
5 .  Click   Visit Dells  cartridge  ordering website .
Storing Supplies
Storing Print Media
Use  the following guidelines for proper print  media storage. These help avoid  paper feeding  problems and  uneven  print
quality.
 
						

							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, ensure that  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.
Storing the Toner Cartridge
Store the toner cartridge in the original packaging  until you are ready  to  install it.
Do not store the toner in:
Temperatures  greater than  40°C  (104°F).
An environment  with extreme  changes in humidity or temperature.
Direct sunlight.
Dusty places.
A  car for a  long period of time.
An environment  where corrosive gases  are present.
An environment  with salty air.
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
You  can  determine  approximately  how much  toner is left  in your  cartridge by printing the printer settings configuration
sheet.  This helps you decide when  you might need  to  order  replacement supplies.
The  Toner low  light  sequence is displayed when  the toner cartridge is nearly empty. You  can  still print  for a  short time
while  this sequence is displayed,  but print  quality decreases  as the toner level decreases.
 
						

							When  the Toner low  light  sequence appears,  or when  you experience faded print, remove the toner cartridge.  Firmly
shake  it  side -to -side  and  front-to -back  several  times  to  redistribute  the toner,  and  then  reinsert it  and  continue printing.
Repeat  this procedure multiple times  until print  remains  faded. When  the print  remains  faded, replace the toner cartridge.
1.  Open the front cover by pressing the button on the left  side  of the printer and  lowering  the cover.
2 .  Press  the button on the base  of the toner cartridge assembly.
3 .  Pull the toner cartridge up  and  out using  the handle.
4 .  Unpack the new toner cartridge.
5 .  Rotate the cartridge in all directions to  distribute  the toner.
6 .  Install the new toner cartridge by aligning  the white rollers on the toner cartridge with the arrows on the tracks of
the imaging  drum and  pushing  the toner cartridge in as far as it  will go.  The  cartridge  clicks into place  when
correctly  installed.
NOTICE:  When  replacing a  toner cartridge,  do not leave the new cartridge exposed to  direct  light  for an
extended period of time.  Extended  light  exposure  can  cause print  quality problems.
 
						

							7.  Close  the front cover.
Replacing the Imaging Drum
You  can  determine  approximately  how full the imaging  drum is by printing the printer settings configuration sheet.  This
helps you decide when  you might need  to  order  replacement supplies.
To ensure print  quality and  to  avoid  damage  to  the printer, the printer stops operating  after the imaging  drum has
reached a  maximum  of 40,000 pages. The  printer automatically notifies you before the imaging  drum reaches this point.
When  you first receive  the  Replace imaging  drum light  sequence, you should immediately  order  a  new imaging  drum.
While  the printer may continue to  function properly  after the imaging  drum has  reached its  official  end -of-life
(approximately 30,000 pages),  print  quality significantly decreases  until the imaging  drum stops operating  at the
maximum  of 40,000 pages.
1 .  Open the front cover by pressing the button on the left  side  of the printer and  lowering  the cover.
NOTICE:
 
						

							2.  Pull the toner cartridge assembly out of the printer by pulling  on the toner cartridge handle.
NOTE:  Do not press  the button on the toner cartridge assembly.
Place  the toner cartridge assembly on a  flat, clean surface.
3 .  Press  the button on the base  of the toner cartridge assembly.
4 .  Pull the toner cartridge up  and  out using  the handle.
5 .  Unpack the new imaging  drum.
6 .  Install the toner cartridge into the new toner cartridge assembly by aligning  the white rollers on the toner cartridge
with the white arrows on the tracks of the imaging  drum and  pushing  the toner cartridge in as far as it  will go.  The
cartridge  clicks into place  when  correctly  installed.
 
						

							7.  Install the toner cartridge assembly into the printer by aligning  the blue arrows on the guides  of the toner cartridge
with the blue arrows in the printer and  pushing  the toner cartridge assembly as far as it  will go.
8 .  After you replace the imaging  drum,  you should reset the imaging  drums  counter.  To reset the counter,  press  and
hold the  Cancel button 
 until all lights flash in sequence.
9 .  Close  the front cover.
Cleaning the Printhead Lens
1.  Turn off the printer.
2 .  Open the front cover by pressing the button on the left  side  of the printer and  lowering  the cover.
3 .  Remove the toner cartridge assembly from  the printer by pulling  on the toner cartridge handle.
NOTE:  Do not press  the button on the toner cartridge assembly.
NOTICE:  Resetting the imaging  drums  counter without  replacing the imaging  drum may damage  your  printer
and  void  your  warranty.