Dell 2230d User Guide

Printing specialty documents
Tips on using letterhead
Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. Use the following table to determine which direction to
load the letterhead:
Source or processPrint side and paper orientation
Standard 250-sheet tray
Optional 250-sheet tray
Optional 550-sheet tray
Printed letterhead design is placed facedown. The top edge of the sheet with the
logo is placed at the front of the tray.
Duplex (two-sided) printing from
traysPrinted letterhead design is placed...

Source or processPrint side and paper orientation
Manual feeder (duplex printing)Preprinted letterhead design is placed facedown. The top edge of the sheet with the
logo should enter the manual feeder last.
Note: Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the chosen preprinted letterhead is acceptable for
laser printers.
Tips on using transparencies
Print samples on the transparencies being considered for use before buying large quantities.
When printing on transparencies:
Feed...

–Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed or closed position
–Have bent corners
–Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes
Adjust the width guides to fit the width of the envelopes.
Note: A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and the high printing temperature may wrinkle or seal envelopes.
Tips on using labels
Print samples on the labels being considered for use before buying large quantities.
Note: Use only paper label sheets. Vinyl, pharmacy, and dual-sided labels are not supported.
When...

Printing a booklet
1Click the Page Layout tab.
2Click More Page Layout Options.
3Click Booklet.
4Click OK.
Notes:
The booklet feature automatically enables 2-sided printing with short-edge control, so any 2-sided printing
options must be set before selecting the booklet function. After Booklet is selected, the 2-sided printing options
remain at the last setting used.
Booklet options are unavailable if the duplex unit is installed on the printer but not added to the Installed Options.
Printing information...

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5Press and release  until you see the light sequence for print quality test pages, as indicated on the printer
settings configuration page.
6Press and hold  until all the lights cycle.
After a few minutes, the print quality test pages print. The pages include:
An information page that contains information about the printer, the toner cartridge, the margin settings,
and the minimum stroke width, and a graphic for evaluating the print quality
Two pages to evaluate how well the...

From the Windows taskbar:
When you send a job to print, a small printer icon appears in the right corner of the taskbar.
1Double-click the printer icon.
A list of print jobs appears in the printer window.
2Select a job to cancel.
3From the keyboard, press Delete.
For Macintosh users
In Mac OS X version 10.5:
1From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences..
2Click Print & Fax, and then double-click the printer you are printing to.
3From the printer window, select the job to cancel.
4From the icon bar at...

Maintaining the printer
Periodically, certain tasks are required to maintain optimum print quality.
Ordering supplies
Printer attached locally to a computer
1In Windows Vista® (default Start menu):
aClick ΠPrograms.
bClick Dell Printers.
cClick Dell 2230d Laser Printer.
In Windows® XP and 2000:
Click StartΠ Programs or All ProgramsΠ Dell PrintersΠ Dell 2230d Laser Printer.
2Click Dell Printer Supplies Reorder Application.
The Order Supplies window opens.
3Click the link under the Order Online...

High humidity above 80%
Salty air
Corrosive gases
Heavy dust
Conserving supplies
Conserving supplies using the printer menus
There are some settings you can change in the printer menus that will help you conserve toner and paper.
If the printer is connected to the computer by a USB or parallel cable, open the Local Printer Settings Utility for
Windows or Printer Settings for Macintosh. One of these utilities installs with the printer software.
SupplyPath to menu itemPurpose of menu item
TonerFrom the...

3Reinsert the cartridge, and continue printing.
Note: Repeat this procedure multiple times until the print remains faded, and then replace the cartridge.
Replacing supplies
Replacing the toner cartridge
Light sequence
Toner is low
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When the “Toner is 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. When shaking the...

2Press the button on the base of the photoconductor kit, and then pull the toner cartridge out using the handle.
3Unpack the new toner cartridge.
Warning—Potential Damage: 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.
4Shake the cartridge in all directions to distribute the toner.
5Install the new toner cartridge by aligning the rollers on the toner cartridge with the...