Dell 2130cn User Guide
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n USB cable
n Ethernet cable
n Wireless printer adapter
n Network protocol adapter
n Optional 250 - sheet feeder
n Duplexer
n 512 MB or 1024 MB memory
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l Drivers for my printer
l My Users Guide Drivers and Utilities CD
The Drivers and Utilities CD contains Setup Video, documentation, and drivers for your printer. You can use the CD
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Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last - minute updates about technical changes to your printer
or advanced technical reference material for experienced users or technicians.
l How to use my printer Owners Manual
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l Safety information
l Warranty information Product Information Guide
CAUTION: Read and follow all safety instructions in your Product Information Guide prior to setting up and
operating your printer.
How to set up my printer Setup diagram
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide
Back to Contents Page Express Service Code and Service Tag number The Express Service Code and Service Tag numbers are located inside the side door of your printer. l Latest drivers for my printer l Answers to technical service and support questions l Documentation for my printer See the Dell Support website at support.dell.com The Dell Support website, support.dell.com provides several online tools, including: Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses Upgrades - Upgrade information for components, such as printer driver Customer Care - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information Downloads - Drivers Manuals - Printer documentation and product specifications You can access the Dell Support website at support.dell.com . Select your region on the support page, and fill in the requested details to access help tools and information.
Back to Contents Page About Your Printer Operator Panel Protecting Your Printer The following illustrations show the standard Dell™ 2130cn Color Laser Printer. Provide enough room to open the printer tray, covers, and option. It is also important to allow space around the printer for proper ventilation. Operator Panel For details on the operator panel, see Operator Panel . Protecting Your Printer 1 Operator Panel 6 Optional 250 - Sheet Feeder NOTE: Your printer allows for a maximum of 3 trays (standard 250 - sheet tray, optional 250 - sheet feeder, and single sheet feeder). 2 Side Button 7 Standard 250 - Sheet Tray 3 Side Cover (toner cartridges inside) 8 Single Sheet Feeder 4 Belt Unit 9 Front Cover NOTE: You can open the front cover by pushing the Side Button. 5 Duplexer (Sold separately)
To protect your printer from theft, you can use the optional Kensington lock. Attach the Kensington lock to the security slot of your printer. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the Kensington lock. Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Installing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit and Toner Cartridges Installing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit Installing the Toner Cartridges Installing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit 1. Remove the tape from the printer and pull the protective sheet out of the printer. Installing the Toner Cartridges 1. Open the side cover. 2. Completely remove the eight yellow ribbons. 3. Press and slide the blue latches of four toner cartridges to the locked position. 4. Close the side cover. CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide .
Back to Contents Page Connecting Your Printer Choosing the Right Cable Connecting the Printer Directly to a Computer Connecting the Printer to the Network Using the Reset Button Choosing the Right Cable Your Dell™ 2130cn Color Laser Printer interconnection cable must meet the following requirements: Connecting the Printer Directly to a Computer 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 section and go to Connecting the Printer to the Network . Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server ® 2003, Windows XP 64 - bit Edition, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Enterprise x64 Edition, Windows Vista ® , and Windows Vista 64 - bit Edition support USB connections. See your computer operating system documentation to see if your system supports USB. To attach the printer to a computer: 1. Ensure that the printer, computer, and any other attached devices are turned off and unplugged. 2. Connect the printer to the computer using a USB. Connection type Connection specifications USB USB 2.0 Wireless (Option) IEEE802.11b/802.11g Ethernet 10 Base - T/100 Base - TX 1 USB Port 2 Wireless Printer Adapter Socket 3 Ethernet Port 1 USB port
A USB port requires a USB cable. Ensure that you match the USB symbol on the cable to the USB symbol on the printer.
Plug the other end of the cable into a USB port on the back of the computer.
Turn On the Printer
1. Connect the power cable to the printer and plug it into a power source.
Do not use extension cords or power strips.
The printer should not be plugged into a UPS system.
2. Turn on the computer and the printer.
Connecting the Printer to the Network
To attach the printer to a network:
1. Ensure the printer, computer, and any other attached devices are turned off and unplugged.
2. Connect the printer to the network using an Ethernet cable or the optional wireless printer adapter.
NOTICE: Do not plug a USB cable into the USB port on your keyboard (If present).
2 Wireless Printer Adapter Socket
3 Ethernet Port
NOTE: When the wireless printer adapter is connected, you cannot use the Ethernet port for a wired connection.
To connect the printer to the network, plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the back of the printer, and the other end into a LAN drop or hub. For a wireless connection, insert the wireless printer adapter into the wireless printer adapter socket on the back of the printer. For a wireless connection, refer to Installing and Configuring the Wireless Printer Adapter . Turn On the Printer 1. Plug one end of the power cable into the socket at the back of the printer and the other end into a properly grounded outlet. Do not use extension cords or power strips. The printer should not be plugged into a UPS system. 2. Turn on the computer and the printer. Print and Check the Printer Settings Page Print the printer settings page. When Using the Operator Panel 1. Press Menu button. 2. Ensure Report/List appears, and then press (Set) button. 3. Printer Setting is displayed. Press (Set) button. The printer settings page is printed. 4. If the IP address shows anything other than 0.0.0.0 (the factory default) or 169.254.xx.xx , the printer has an IP address assigned and stored. Go to Verify the IP Settings . When Using the Tool Box 1. Click start ® All Programs ® Dell Printers ® Dell 2130cn Color Laser Printer ® Tool Box . The Select Printer dialog box opens. 2. Click the name of this printer listed in Printer Name , and then click OK .
The Tool Box opens. 3. Click the Printer Settings Report tab. 4. Select Reports from the list at the left side of the page. The Reports page is displayed. 5. Click the Printer Settings button. The printer settings page is printed. Assign an IP Address An IP address is a unique number that consists of four sections that are delimited by a period and can include up to three digits in each section, for example, 111.222.33.44 . Assigning an IP address already in use can cause network performance issues. When Using the Operator Panel For more information on using your operator panel, see Operator Panel . 1. Turn on the printer. Ready to Print appears. 2. Press Menu button. 3. Press button until Admin Menu appears, and then press (Set) button. 4. Press button until Network appears, and then press (Set) button. 5. Press button until TCP/IP appears, and then press (Set) button. 6. Press button until IPv4 appears, and then press (Set) button. 7. Press button until IP Address appears, and then press (Set) button. 8. The cursor is located at the first digit of the IP address. Press or button to enter the numbers for the IP address. 9. Press button. The cursor moves to the next digit. 10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 to enter all of the digits in the IP address, and then press (Set) button. 11. Press button. 12. Press button until Subnet Mask appears, and then press (Set) button. 13. Repeat steps 8 to 9 to set Subnet Mask, and then press (Set) button. 14. Press button. 15. Press button until Gateway Address appears, and then press (Set) button. 16. Repeat steps 8 to 9 to set Gateway Address, and then press (Set) button. NOTE: When you assign an IP address manually in IPv6 Mode , use the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool . To open the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool , use the link local address. (To check a link local address, see Print and Check the Printer Settings Page .) NOTE: Assigning an IP address is considered as an advanced function and is normally done by a system administrator.