DELL 2355dn User Manual
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70 Yo u c a n s e l e c t Emulation Setting. If you want additional PCL fonts and PS fonts, select Store PCL Font and Macro in Emulation Setting. The Network(IPv4) Section Click the Network(IPv4) section and select the network environment from the drop-down list. Yo u c a n s e l e c t Configure Network and Print Network Configuration Page. Firmware Update Utility You can update your printer’s firmware using the Firmware Update Utility. 1From the Start menu, select Programs Dell Printers Dell 2355dn Laser MFP Firmware Update Utility . 2Download the latest firmware. Click http://support.dell.com. 3If your printer is connected with an USB cable, click USB Connected Printer. Or if your printer is connected with a network cable, click Network Connected Printer. 4Click Browse and select the downloaded firmware file.
72 Set IP Address Utility This program is for the network IP setting using the MAC address which is the hardware serial number of the network printer card or interface. Especially, it is for the network administrator to set several network IPs at the same time. NOTE: You can only use Set IP Address when your printer is connected to a network. 1 Connect the network cable to your machine. 2Print the Network Configuration page of the printer to see the current network configuration and MAC address. 3From the Start menu, select Programs Dell Printers Dell 2355dn Laser MFP Set IP Address . 4Click in the SetIP window to open the TCP/IP configuration window. 5Enter the network cards MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and then click Apply NOTE: when you enter the MAC address, enter it without colon(:). 6 Click OK. 7Click Exit to close the SetIP program.
Paper Handling Print Media Guidelines Storing Print Media Identifying Print Media Sources and Specifications Selecting an Output Location Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray Using the MPF (Multi purpose feeder) Setting the Paper Size Setting the Paper Type Setting the Paper Tray Tray Behavior
74 Print Media Guidelines Print media is paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. Your printer provides high quality printing on a variety of print media. Selecting the appropriate print media for your printer helps you to avoid printing problems. This chapter provides information on how to help you make print media selections, how to care for the print media, and how to load it in the tray 1, optional tray 2, or MPF. Paper For the best print quality, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic, long grain paper. Try a sample of any paper you are considering using with the printer before buying large quantities. When loading paper, note the recommended print side on the paper package, and load the paper accordingly. See Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray and Using the MPF (Multi purpose feeder) for detailed loading instructions. Paper Characteristics The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. We recommend that you follow these guidelines when evaluating new paper stock. Weight The printer can automatically feed paper weights from 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb bond) grain long in the DADF and from 60 to 105g/m2 (16 to 24 lb bond) grain long in the paper tray. Paper lighter than 60 g/m2 (16 lb bond) may not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. For best performance, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) long grain paper. For duplex printing, use 75 to 90 g/m 2 (20 to 24 lb bond) paper. Curl Curl is the tendency of print media to curve at its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl usually occurs after the paper passes through the printer, where it is exposed to high temperatures. Storing paper unwrapped in humid conditions, even in the paper tray, can contribute to paper curling prior to printing and can cause feeding problems. Smoothness The degree of smoothness of the paper directly affects the print quality. If the paper is too rough, the toner does not fuse to the paper properly, resulting in poor print quality. If the paper is too smooth, it can cause paper feeding problems. Smoothness should be between 100 and 300 Sheffield points; however, smoothness between 150 and 250 Sheffield points produces the best print quality.
75 Moisture Content The amount of moisture in the paper affects both print quality and the ability of the printer to feed the paper properly. Leave the paper in its original wrapper until you are ready to use it. This limits the exposure of the paper to moisture changes that can degrade its performance. Grain Direction Grain refers to the alignment of the paper fibers in a sheet of paper. Grain is either long grain, running the length of the paper, or short grain, running the width of the paper. For 60 to 90 g/m 2 (16 to 24 lb bond) paper, grain long fibers are recommended. For papers heavier than 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond), grain short is preferred. For the MPF, 60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb bond) paper, grain long fibers are recommended. Fiber Content Most high-quality xerographic paper is made from 100% chemically pulped wood. This content provides the paper with a high degree of stability resulting in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality. Paper containing fibers such as cotton possess characteristics that can result in degraded paper handling. Recommended Paper To ensure the best print quality and feed reliability, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic paper. Business papers designed for general business use may also provide acceptable print quality. Always print several samples before buying large quantities of any type of print media. When choosing any print media, consider the weight, fiber content, and color. Use only paper which can withstand these temperatures without discoloring, bleeding, or releasing hazardous emissions. Check with the paper manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the paper you have chosen is acceptable for laser printers.
76 Unacceptable Paper The following papers are not recommended for use with the printer: •Chemically treated papers used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as carbonless papers, carbonless copy paper (CCP), or no carbon required (NCR) paper •Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer •Preprinted papers that can be affected by the temperature in the printer fuser •Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater than 0.09 in., such as optical character recognition (OCR) forms •Coated papers (erasable bond), synthetic papers, thermal papers •Rough-edged, rough or heavily textured surface papers or curled papers •Recycled papers containing more than 25% post-consumer waste that do not meet DIN 19 309 •Recycled paper having a weight less than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) •Multiple-part forms or documents Selecting Paper Proper paper loading helps prevent jams and ensures trouble-free printing. To help avoid jams or poor print quality: •Always use new, undamaged paper. •Before loading paper, know the recommended print side of the paper you are using. This information is usually indicated on the paper package. •Do not use paper that you have cut or trimmed yourself. •Do not mix print media sizes, weights, or types in the same source; mixing results in jams. •Do not use coated papers. •Remember to change the paper size setting when you use a source that does not support auto size sensing. •Do not remove trays while a job is printing. •Ensure that the paper is properly loaded in the source. •Flex paper back and forth. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface. ±
77 Selecting Preprinted Forms and Letterhead paper Use the following guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead paper for the printer: • Use long grain papers for best results. • Use only forms and letterheads printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process. • Choose papers that absorb ink, but do not bleed. • Avoid papers with rough or heavily textured surfaces. Use papers printed with heat-resistant inks which have been designed for use in xerographic copiers. The ink must withstand temperatures of 180° C (356° F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. Use inks that are not affected by the resin in the toner or the silicone in the fuser. Inks that are oxidation-set or oil-based should meet these requirements; latex inks might not. If you are in doubt, contact your paper supplier. Preprinted papers such as letterheads must be able to withstand temperatures up to 180° C (356° F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions.
78 Printing on a Letterhead paper Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the preprinted letterhead paper that you have chosen is acceptable for laser printers. Page orientation is important when printing on a letterhead paper. Use the following table for help when loading a letterhead paper in the print media sources. Print Media Source Top of Page Print Side Portrait Landscape tray 1 (standard tray) optional tray 2 Print side face down for simplex (single sided) printingFront of tray Left side of tray Print side face up for duplex printing MPF Face up Logo enters the printer firstLeft side of tray
79 Selecting Prepunched Paper Prepunched paper brands can differ in the number and placement of holes and in manufacturing techniques. Use the following guidelines to select and use prepunched paper: • Test paper from several manufacturers before ordering and using large quantities of pre-punched paper. • Paper should be punched at the paper manufacturer and not drilled into paper already packaged in a ream. Drilled paper can cause jams when multiple sheets feed through the printer. • Prepunched paper can include more paper dust than standard paper. Your printer may require more frequent cleaning and feed reliability may not be as good as that of standard paper. Transparencies Try a sample of any transparencies you are considering using with the printer before buying large quantities: • Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Transparencies must be able to withstand temperatures of 180° C (356° F) without melting, discoloring, offsetting or releasing hazardous emissions. • Avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies, as this can cause poor print quality. • Before loading transparencies, fan the stack to prevent the sheets from sticking together. • Load one transparency at a time into the MPF. Selecting Transparencies The printer can print directly on transparencies which have been designed for use in laser printers. Print quality and durability depends on the transparency used. Always print samples on the transparencies you are considering before buying large quantities. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether your transparencies are compatible with laser printers that heat transparencies to 180° C (356° F). Use only transparencies that are able to withstand these temperatures without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions. Envelopes Try a sample of any envelopes you are considering using with the printer before buying large quantities. See Using the MPF (Multi purpose feeder) for instructions on loading an envelope. When printing on envelopes: