DELL 2230d User Manual

Menu itemDescription
PCL Emulation Settings
Pitch
0.08–100Specifies the font pitch for scalable monospaced fonts
Notes:
10 is the factory default setting.
Pitch refers to the number of fixed-space characters per inch (cpi).
Pitch can be increased or decreased in 0.01-cpi increments.
For nonscalable monospaced fonts, the pitch appears on the display but
cannot be changed.
PCL Emulation Settings
Orientation
Portrait
LandscapeSpecifies the orientation of text and graphics on the page
Notes:
Portrait is the...

Menu itemDescription
Tray Renumber
Assign MP Feeder
Off
None
0–199
Assign Tray 
Off
None
0–199
Assign Manual Paper
Off
None
0–199
Assign Man Env
Off
None
0–199Configures the printer to work with printer software or programs that use
different source assignments for trays, drawers, and feeders
Notes:
Off is the factory default setting.
None is not an available selection. It is displayed only when it is selected
by the PCL 5 interpreter.
None ignores the Select Paper Feed command.
0–199 allows a custom...

Additional printer setup
Installing internal options
Accessing the system board to install internal options
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: When accessing the system board, turn the printer off, and then unplug the power
cord from the wall outlet before continuing. If you have other devices attached to the printer, then turn them
off as well and unplug any cables going to the printer.
1As you face the printer, the system board door is on the right side. Open the system board door.
2Use the following illustration...

Installing a memory card
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system board or installing optional hardware or memory
devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the
wall outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well,
and unplug any cables going into the printer.
Warning—Potential Damage: System board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch
a...

6Push the memory card into the connector until the latches snap into place.
It may require some force to fully seat the card.
7Ensure that each latch fits over the notch on each end of the card.
8Close the system board door.
9Turn the printer back on.
10In Windows Vista®:
aClick ΠControl Panel.
bClick Hardware and Sound.
cClick Printers.
Additional printer setup
35
 

In Windows® XP and 2000:
aClick StartΠControl Panel.
bDouble-click Printers and Other Hardware.
cDouble-click Printers and Faxes.
11Right-click the Dell 2230d Laser Printer icon.
12Click Properties.
13Click Install Options.
Note: Memory cards designed for other printers may not work with your printer.
14Click Ask Printer.
15Click OK.
16Click OK, and then close the Printers folder.
Installing hardware options
Installing a 250- or 550-sheet drawer
An optional drawer attaches under the printer. A drawer...

5Insert the tray into the support unit.
6Place the drawer in the location chosen for the printer.
7Align the holes in the printer with the positioning posts on the drawer, and lower the printer into place.
8Turn the printer back on.
9In Windows Vista®:
aClick ΠControl Panel.
bClick Hardware and Sound.
cClick Printers.
In Windows
® XP and 2000:
aClick StartΠControl Panel.
bDouble-click Printers and Other Hardware.
cDouble-click Printers and Faxes.
10Right-click the Dell 2230d Laser Printer icon.
11Click...

Printing the printer settings configuration sheet
The printer settings configuration sheet shows the current configuration settings. It also provides instructions on
how to navigate through the configuration menus to select and save new settings. To print the printer settings
configuration sheet:
1Turn the printer off.
2Open the front door.
3Press and hold  as you turn the printer on.
All the lights cycle.
4Release .
5Close the front door.
The light sequence representing the home menu appears.
Home Menu...

Interpreting the printer control panel
lights
Understanding the printer control panel light
sequences
Understanding the primary light sequences
Printer control panelLights and buttons
1Error
2Jam
3Load paper
4Toner
5Ready
6Continue
7Stop
The printer control panel features six lights and two buttons. The lights can be on, off, blinking, or blinking slowly.
Light sequenceWhat you can do
Service Error
 - Blinking
 - Blinking
 - Blinking
 - Blinking
 - Blinking
 - Blinking
Turn the printer off and then on...

Light sequenceWhat you can do
Replace PC Kit
 - Blinking
 - Blinking
 - On
Replace the photoconductor kit.
For more information, see
“Replacing the photoconductor
kit” on page 91.
Ready
 - On (green)
Send a job to print.
Power Saver
 - On (yellow)
Send a job to print.
Interpreting the printer control panel lights
40