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 faceup. The top edge of the sheet with the logo
is placed at the rear of the tray.
Manual feeder (simplex printing)Preprinted letterhead design is placed faceup. The top edge of the sheet with the
logo should enter the manual feeder first.
Note: Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the chosen preprinted letterhead is acceptable for
laser printers.
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							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 transparencies from the standard 250-sheet tray or the manual feeder.
Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure that
the transparencies are able to withstand temperatures up to 175° C (350° F) without melting, discoloring,
offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions.
Note: Transparencies can be printed at a temperature up to 180° C (356° F) if Transparency Weight is set to Heavy
and Transparency Texture is set to Rough. Select these settings in the Paper menu using a local utility.
To prevent print quality problems, avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies.
Before loading transparencies, fan the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together.
Tips on using envelopes
Print samples on the envelopes being considered for use before buying large quantities.
When printing on envelopes:
Use envelopes designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure the
envelopes can withstand temperatures up to 210°C (410°F) without sealing, wrinkling, curling excessively, or
releasing hazardous emissions.
For the best performance, use envelopes made from 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond) paper. Use up to 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond)
weight for envelopes as long as the cotton content is 25% or less. All-cotton envelopes must not exceed
90 g/m
2 (24 lb bond) weight.
Use only new envelopes.
To optimize performance and minimize jams, do not use envelopes that:
–Have excessive curl or twist
–Are stuck together or damaged in any way
–Have windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing
–Have metal clasps, string ties, or folding bars
–Have an interlocking design
–Have postage stamps attached
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							–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 on labels:
Use labels designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to verify that:
–The labels can withstand temperatures up to 210°C (410°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or
releasing hazardous emissions.
Note: Labels can be printed at a higher fusing temperature up to 220°C (428°F) if Label Weight is set to
Heavy. Select this setting using the Embedded Web Server, or from the printer control panel Paper menu.
–Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats can withstand up to 25 psi (172 kPa) pressure
without delaminating, oozing around the edges, or releasing hazardous fumes.
Do not use labels with slick backing material.
Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a jam. Partial sheets
also contaminate the printer and the cartridge with adhesive, and could void the printer and cartridge warranties.
Do not use labels with exposed adhesive.
Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in.) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or between die-cuts of the label.
Be sure adhesive backing does not reach to the sheet edge. Zone coating of the adhesive at least 1 mm (0.04 in.)
away from edges is recommended. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the warranty.
If zone coating of the adhesive is not possible, remove a 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) strip on the leading and driver edge,
and use a non-oozing adhesive.
Portrait orientation works best, especially when printing bar codes.
Tips on using card stock
C a r d  s t o c k  i s  h e a v y ,  s i n g l e - p l y  s p e c i a l t y  m e d i a .  M a n y  o f  i t s  v a r i a b l e  c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s ,  s u c h  a s  m o i s t u r e  c o n t e n t ,  t h i c k n e s s ,
and texture, can significantly impact print quality. Print samples on the card stock being considered for use before
buying large quantities.
When printing on card stock:
Make sure the Paper Type is Card Stock.
Select the appropriate Paper Texture setting.
Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing may significantly affect the print quality and cause jams or
other paper handling problems.
Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure the card stock can withstand temperatures up to 210°C (410°F)
without releasing hazardous emissions.
Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the printer. Preprinting
introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer.
Use grain short card stock when possible.
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							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 pages
Printing the menu settings page
Print the menu settings page to review the current menu settings and to verify that the printer options are installed
correctly. To print the menu settings:
1Ensure that the  light is on.
2Press .
The menu settings page prints.
On the menu settings page:
Under the Paper Menu, check what papers are listed under Custom Types.
Printing the print quality test pages
Print the print quality test pages to isolate print quality problems.
1Turn the printer off, and then open the front door.
2Press and hold  while turning the printer on.
3Release .
4Close the front door. The home menu light sequence appears.
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							 - On
 - On
 - On
 - On
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 printer is capable of printing various types of graphics
7Examine the pages to determine the quality of printing. If there are problems, see “Solving print quality problems”
on page 114.
To return to the home menu, press and hold 
 until all the lights cycle. To exit the menus, turn the printer off.
Canceling a print job
To cancel a print job, do one of the following:
From the printer control panel
1Press  to cancel the current print job.
2Wait for the  light to appear before re-sending the print job.
For Windows users
In Windows Vista:
1Click .
2Click Control Panel.
3Click Hardware and Sound.
4Click Printers.
5Double-click the printer icon.
6Select the job to cancel.
7From the keyboard, press Delete.
In Windows XP:
1Click Start.
2From Printers and Faxes, double-click the printer icon.
3Select the job to cancel.
4From the keyboard, press Delete.
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							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 the top of the window, click the Delete icon.
In Mac OS X versions 10.2 through 10.4:
1Choose Applications > Utilities, and then double-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.
2Double-click the printer icon.
3From the printer window, select the job to cancel.
4From the icon bar at the top of the window, click the Delete icon.
In Mac OS 9:
When you send a job to print, the printer icon for your selected printer appears on the desktop.
1Double-click the printer icon.
2From the printer window, select the job to cancel.
3Click the trash icon.
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							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 heading.
Cleaning the exterior of the printer
1Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer,
unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables to the printer before proceeding.
2Remove all paper from the printer.
3Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may damage the finish of
the printer.
4Wipe only the outside of the printer.
Warning—Potential Damage: Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may cause damage to your printer.
5Make sure all areas of the printer are dry before beginning a new print job.
Storing supplies
Choose a cool, clean storage area for the printer supplies. Store supplies right side up in their original packing until
you are ready to use them.
Do not expose supplies to:
Direct sunlight
Temperatures above 35°C (95°F)
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							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 Quality menu, you can adjust
the Toner Darkness setting.Lets you adjust the level of toner
released on a sheet of paper or specialty
media. The values range from 1 (lightest
setting) to 10 (darkest setting) with 8
being the factory default setting.
Paper or specialty mediaFrom the Finishing menu, you can
adjust the N-up (Multipage Print)
setting.Lets you print two or more page images
on one side of a sheet. Values for N-up
are 2-Up, 3-Up, 4-Up, 6-Up, 9-Up, 12-Up,
and 16-Up.
From the Finishing menu, you can
select Duplex.Lets you print on both sides of a sheet
of paper
Conserving supplies when printing multiple copies
If you need to print several copies, you can conserve supplies by printing the first copy and checking it for accuracy
before printing the remaining copies.
Extending the life of your toner cartridge
When the “Toner is low” light sequence appears or when the print becomes faded, you may be able to extend the
life of the toner cartridge:
1Remove the toner cartridge. For more information, see “Replacing the toner cartridge” on page 89.
2Firmly shake the cartridge side-to-side and front-to-back several times to redistribute toner.
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							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
 - On
 - On
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 cartridge no longer improves the print quality, replace the toner cartridge.
Note: You can estimate how much toner is left in your cartridge by printing a menu settings page. For more
information, see “Printing the menu settings page” on page 84.
To replace the toner cartridge:
1Open the front door by pressing the button on the left side of the printer and lowering the door.
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							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 arrows on the tracks of the
photoconductor kit. Push the toner cartridge in as far as it will go. The cartridge clicks into place when correctly
installed.
6Close the front door.
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