DELL 2150cn User Manual
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Maintaining Your Printer371 25 Maintaining Your Printer You need to complete certain tasks to maintain optimum print quality. NOTE: The images used and procedures described in this manual are those of Dell™ 2150cn Color Printer. Determining the Status of Supplies If your printer is connected to the network, the Dell Printer Configuration We b To o l can provide instant feedback on remaining toner levels. Type the printers IP address in your web browser to view this information. To use the E- Mail Alert Setup feature that notifies you when the printer requires new supplies, type the desired e-mail address in the e-mail list box. On the operator panel, you can also confirm the following: • Any supply or maintenance items that require attention replacing (However, the printer can only display information about one item at a time). • Amount of toner remaining in each toner cartridge. Conserving Supplies You can change several settings in your printer driver to conserve toner cartridge and paper. Supply Setting Function Toner cartridgeToner Saving Mode in the Advanced tabThis check box allows the users to select a print mode that uses less toner. The image quality will be lower when this feature is used.
372Maintaining Your Printer Ordering Supplies You can order consumables from Dell on the Internet when using a networked printer. Type the IP address of your printer in your web browser, launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, and click the Order Supplies at: to order toner for your printer. You can also order toner cartridges by the following method. 1 Click Star t All Programs Dell Printers Additional Color Laser Software Dell Supplies Management System. The Dell Supplies Management System window appears. 2Select your printer from the Select Printer Model list. 3If ordering from the web: aWhen you cannot get information from the printer automatically by two- way communication, a window that prompts you to type the Service Tag appears. Type your Dell printer Service Tag in the field provided. Your Service Tag number is located inside the toner access cover of your printer. bSelect a URL from the Select Reorder URL list. cClick Visit Dell printer supplies ordering web site. 4If ordering by phone, call the number that appears under the Order by Phone heading. Storing Print Media To avoid potential paper feeding problems and uneven print quality, there are several things you can do. Print mediaMultiple Up in the Layout tabThe printer prints two or more pages on one side of a sheet. Values for Multiple Up are 2 Up, 4 Up, 8 Up, 16 Up, or 32 Up. Combined with the duplex setting, Multiple Up allows you to print up to 64 pages on one sheet of paper. (32 images on the front and 32 on the back) Supply Setting Function
Maintaining Your Printer373 • To achieve the best possible print quality, 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 Consumables Store consumables in their original packaging until you need to use them. Do not store consumables 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. • A humid environment. Replacing the Toner Cartridges CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. Dell toner cartridges are available only through Dell. You can order cartridges online at http://www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. To order by phone, see Contacting Dell. It is recommended to use Dell toner cartridges for your printer. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by Dell. CAUTION: Never throw used toner cartridges into fire. The residual toner could explode resulting in burns and injuries. CAUTION: Do not shake the used toner cartridge. This may cause toner spills.
374Maintaining Your Printer Removing the Toner Cartridge 1Open the toner access cover. 2Push the latch(es) backwards to pop open the toner cartridge(s) that you want to replace. 3Pull the cartridge holder until it clicks, and then pull out the toner cartridge.
Maintaining Your Printer375 CAUTION: Do not shake the toner cartridge as it may cause toner spills. Installing a Toner Cartridge 1Ensure that the color of the new toner cartridge matches that on the handle before replacing it. Shake the new toner cartridge five or six times to distribute the toner evenly. 2Insert the toner cartridge into the associated cartridge holder, and then slide the latch of the toner cartridge.
376Maintaining Your Printer 3Close the toner access cover.
Maintaining Your Printer377 Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Protect the drums of the Print Head Device (PHD) against bright light. If the front cover remains open for more than three minutes, print quality may deteriorate. NOTICE: Ensure nothing touches or scratches the surface (black-colored film) of the belt unit. Scratches, dirt, or oil from your hands on the film of the belt unit may reduce print quality. Removing the PHD Unit 1Ensure that the printer is turned off. 2Pull the standard 250-sheet tray out of the printer about 200 mm. Hold the standard 250-sheet tray with both hands, and remove it from the printer. 3Push the side button to open the front cover.
378Maintaining Your Printer 4Open the belt unit. 5Turn the four PHD lock levers 90-degrees counterclockwise.