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To assign the TCP/IP address automatically using a DHCP or BOOTP server on your network, take the
following steps:

Press <Menu> until you see "Network Setup" on the bottom line of the display.

Press the scroll button ( or ) until "Configuration" displays on the bottom line. Press <Select>.

Press the scroll button ( or ) to display "TCP/IP" and press <Select>.

Press the scroll button ( or ) to display "DHCP" on the bottom line and press <Select>.

To assign the address from the BOOTP server, press <Select> when "BOOTP" displays on the bottom
line.

Restoring the Network Configuration

You can return the network configuration to its default settings.

Press <Menu> until you see "Network Setup" on the bottom line of the display.

Press the scroll button ( or ) until "Clear Setting" displays on the bottom line.

Press <Select>.

The first available menu item, "Yes" displays on the bottom line.

Press <Select> to restore the network configuration.

Power the multi-function printer off and back on or reset the network interface card.

Resetting the Network Interface Card

You can reset the network interface card when a network problems occurs.

Press <Menu> until you see "Network Setup" on the bottom line of the display.

The first available item, "Reset NIC", displays on the bottom line.

Press <Select>.

The first available menu item, "Yes" displays on the bottom line.

Press <Select> to reset the network interface card.

Summary of Contents for 1600n - Multifunction Laser Printer B/W

Page 1: ...ps you make better use of your multi function printer NOTICE A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2004 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without...

Page 2: ... and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names of their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own ...

Page 3: ...pdates about technical changes to your multi function printer or advanced technical reference material for experienced users or technicians Safety information How to use my multi function printer Warranty information Owner s Manual CAUTION Read and follow all safety instructions in your Owner s Manual prior to setting up and operating your multi function printer How to set up my multi function pri...

Page 4: ... Website provides several online tools including Solutions Troubleshooting hints and tips articles from technicians and online courses Upgrades Upgrade information for components such as memory Customer Care Contact information order status warranty and repair information Downloads Drivers Reference Printer documentation and product specifications You can access Dell Support at support dell com Se...

Page 5: ...not know what your printer s IP address is print a network configuration page which lists the IP address Press Menu until you see Network Setup on the bottom line of the display 1 Press the scroll button or until Print Sys Data displays on the bottom line 2 Press Select The first menu item Yes displays on the bottom line 3 Press Select to print a network configuration page 4 If an IP address has n...

Page 6: ...b Tool 1 Click Email Alert Setup 2 Type your name or the key operator s name in the email list box to be notified 3 Click Submit 4 Set Password Lock the operator panel with a password so that other users don t inadvertently change the printer settings you have selected NOTE You must be a network administrator to use this feature Online Help Click Help to visit the Dell website for printer troubles...

Page 7: ...t it safely Leave enough room to open the printer tray covers doors and options It is also important to allow enough space around the multi function printer for proper ventilation Provide the proper environment A firm level surface Away from the direct airflow of air conditioners heaters or ventilators Away from sunlight extreme humidity or high fluctuations in temperature A clean dry and dust fre...

Page 8: ...ome countries c NOTE Use the telephone line cord supplied with your multi function printer If you choose to use a different cord use an AWG 26 or lower gauge cord that is a maximum 250 cm in length NOTE The power cord must be plugged into a grounded power socket Save the carton and packing material in case the multi function printer needs to be repacked 3 Remove the packing tape from the front bac...

Page 9: ...scan or copy a document the switch must be unlocked 5 If your language is not already displayed on the operator panel remove the attached English operator panel cover from the multi function printer by holding the bottom of it and gently pulling it upwards as shown 6 Place the supplied operator panel cover according to your country gently on the operator panel 7 ...

Page 10: ...Your Multi Function Printer These are the main components of your multi function printer The following illustrations show the standard Dell Laser MFP 1600n and an optional Tray 2 attached Front View Rear View ...

Page 11: ...Operator Panel B utton Functions ...

Page 12: ...ed 2 4 Up multiple pages on a sheet and Poster copying Enter the number of copies Reduce or enlarge a copy Optimize the copy quality for documents containing photos text or mixed photos and text Adjust the contrast of the output copy for the current copy job Start a copy Common Keys ...

Page 13: ...rough the available menus Scroll through the options available for the selected menu item Confirm the selection on the display Exit the menu and return to Standby mode Stop an operation at any time or return to the default settings Fax Keys ...

Page 14: ... scanned document for the current fax job Redial the last number in Standby mode or insert a pause into a fax number in edit mode Engage the telephone line Scan Keys Press To Access a list of your PC software programs that an image can be scanned to You must create the scan list using the Dell software Printer Settings Utility provided with your multi function printer Start a scan Fonts The Dell L...

Page 15: ...Installing the Toner Cartridge Open the front cover 1 2 ...

Page 16: ...e the toner off with a dry cloth and wash your clothing in cold water Hot water sets toner into fabric CAUTION To prevent damage do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more than a few minutes CAUTION Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching this area Align the toner cartridge with the labeled arrows then slide it into the mul...

Page 17: ...per type and size after loading paper into the paper tray See page 66 67 for the paper used in copying and faxing or page 75 for PC printing To load paper Pull open the paper tray and remove it from the multi function printer 1 Push down on the pressure plate until it locks into place 2 ...

Page 18: ...d then slide the paper length guide out completely to extend the paper tray to its full length 3 Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them and then fan them out Do not fold or crease the print media Align the edges on a level surface 4 Insert the paper stack into the paper tray with the side to be printed on facing down 5 ...

Page 19: ...n the both inside walls of the tray Overloading the paper tray may cause paper jams 6 Slide in the length guide until it lightly touches the end of the paper stack 7 For paper smaller than Letter size adjust the inner paper length guide so that it lightly touches the paper stack ...

Page 20: ... shown and move it towards the stack of paper until it lightly touches the side of the stack NOTE Improper adjustment of paper guides can result in paper jams 8 Insert and slide the paper tray back into the multi function printer 9 ...

Page 21: ...lug one end of a telephone line cord into the Wall Jack connector and the other end into an active wall jack 1 To connect a telephone and or answering machine to your multi function printer remove the plug from the Phone connector and plug the telephone or answering machine into the Phone connector ...

Page 22: ...rinter Cable Connecting the Multi Function Printer Locally A local printer is a printer connected to your computer using a USB cable If your multi function printer is attached to a network instead of your computer skip this step and go on to Connecting the Multi Function Printer to the Network on page 31 USB cables are sold separately Contact Dell to purchase a USB cable NOTE Connecting the multi ...

Page 23: ...the Multi Function Printer to the Network Make sure the multi function printer computer and any other attached devices are powered off and unplugged 1 Connect one end of a standard category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP network cable into a LAN drop or hub and the other end into the Ethernet network port on the back of the multi function printer The multi function printer automatically adjusts for...

Page 24: ...the power switch to power on the multi function printer Warming Up Please Wait appears on the display indicating that the multi function printer is now on 2 To view your display text in another language see page 33 Changing the Display Language To change the displayed language that the operator panel displays follow these steps Press Menu until Printer Setup appears on the top line of the display ...

Page 25: ...ve mode is turned off To return to Standby mode press Return 4 Power Save Mode The Power Save mode allows your multi function printer to reduce power consumption when it is not in actual use You can turn this mode on by selecting the length of time for which the multi function printer waits after a job is printed before it switches to a reduced power state Press Menu until Printer Setup appears on...

Page 26: ...the ADF You can set the length of time for which the scan lamp waits after a scan job is completed before it switches to the Power Save mode Press Menu until Printer Setup appears on top line of the display 1 Press the scroll button or until CCD Power Save appears on the bottom line Press Select 2 Press the scroll button or until the time setting you want appears on the bottom line 3 The available...

Page 27: ... You can also configure the scan destination application which is automatically launched when you press the Select Software button on the operator panel Dell Toner Management System displays the status of the printer and the name of the job when you send a job to print The Dell Toner Management System window also displays the level of toner remaining and allows you to order replacement toner cartr...

Page 28: ...5 5 Installing Dell Software for Local Printing A local printer is a printer attached to your computer using a USB cable If your printer is attached to a network instead of your computer skip this step and go on to Installing Dell Software for Network Printing on page 39 A printer driver is software that lets your computer communicate with your printer The procedure to install drivers depends on t...

Page 29: ...in screen 3 Select Personal Installation 4 Select Typical Installation to install the User s Guide the printer drivers scanner driver and PaperPort as the default settings 5 To install selected software including the printer Postscript driver select Custom Installation You can also change the destination folder When the installation has been completed you may print a test page Click Finish to comp...

Page 30: ...ddress You will need this information to configure the multi function printer for the network Make sure that the multi function printer is connected to your network and powered on Close all unnecessary programs 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD 2 If necessary select a language by pressing the Language button on the main screen 3 Select SetIP Address Utility The list of printers available on th...

Page 31: ...omputers locally or remotely NOTE You need administrative access to install printer drivers on the network computers Make sure that the multi function printer is connected to your network and powered on Close all unnecessary programs For details about connecting on the network see page 31 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD 2 If necessary select a language by pressing the Language button on the ...

Page 32: ...s NT4 0 NOTE The server computer should be able to resolve the client computer name into an IP address The list of printers available on the network appears Select the printer you want to install from the list and then click Next 6 If you do not see your multi function printer in the list click Update to refresh the list or click Add Printer to add your multi function printer to the network To add...

Page 33: ...nter as the default printer Click Next When the installation has been completed you may print a test page Click Finish 9 Uninstalling Software You should remove the printer drivers if you are upgrading the software or if your driver installation fails You can remove the software using the Drivers and Utilities CD or the Windows uninstall NOTE Close all programs before uninstalling software and the...

Page 34: ...er Management System The Local Status Monitor displays the status of the multi function printer Printer Ready Printer Offline and Error Check Printer the name of the job currently being printed and the toner level for your multi function printer If you are a network user you can access the Network Status Monitor Center which shows the status of all the printers available in the network Local Print...

Page 35: ... or select Run to open a Status Monitor for a particular printer 2 Select Update to change the appearance of the list of printers 3 Printer Settings Utility Using the Printer Settings Utility window you can set up fax system data options and create and edit Phonebook entries from your computer You can also configure the destination launches when you use the Select Software button on the operator p...

Page 36: ...rovides four tabs Phonebook Scan Settings Fax Cover Sheet and Firmware Update 2 To exit click the Exit button at the bottom of each tab For further details click the Help button at the bottom of each tab The Phonebook Tab Click the Phonebook tab to create and edit Phonebook entries ...

Page 37: ...tination list you can select a software program that an image can be scanned to The Fax Cover Sheet Tab Click the Fax Cover Sheet tab to create a fax cover page For details see page 141 The fax cover page contains the date the sender s fax number and machine ID the recipient s fax number and machine ID stored in the sender s Phonebook and the total number of pages you sent The Firmware Update Tab ...

Page 38: ...Click the Firmware Update tab to update the firmware of your multi function printer This feature should only be used by an authorized technician ...

Page 39: ...er 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 multi function printer before buying large quantities When loading paper note the recommended print side on the paper package and load paper accordingly See Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray on page 63 and Using the Manual Feeder on page 64 for detailed load...

Page 40: ...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 m2 16 to 24 lb bond paper grain long fibers are recommended For papers heavier than 90 g m2 24 l...

Page 41: ...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 u...

Page 42: ... 437 F without melting or releasing hazardous emissions Use inks that are not affected by the resin in 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 letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to 225 C 437 F without melting or releasin...

Page 43: ...uld 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 multi function printer Prepunched paper can include more paper dust than standard paper Your multi function printer may require more frequent cleaning and feed reliability may not be as good as that of standard paper Transparencies Try a ...

Page 44: ...lope at a time in the manual feeder Try a sample of any envelopes you are considering using with the multi function printer before buying large quantities See page 64 for instructions on loading an envelope When printing on envelopes To achieve the best possible print quality use only high quality envelopes that are designed for use in laser printers For best performance use envelopes made from 75...

Page 45: ...e A4 size and legal size sheets Label adhesives face sheet printable stock and topcoats must be able to withstand temperatures of 205 C 401 F and pressure of 25 pounds per square inch psi You can load one label sheet at a time in the manual feeder Try a sample of any label you are considering using with the multi function printer before purchasing a large quantity Use full label sheets Partial she...

Page 46: ...th the multi function printer before purchasing a large quantity Be aware that preprinting perforation and creasing can significantly affect the print quality and cause print media handling or jamming problems Avoid using card stock that may release hazardous emissions when heated Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the multi function printer Preprinti...

Page 47: ...rt Legend Y indicates Support Print Media Size Dimensions Paper Tray Standard Tray 1 and Optional Tray 2 Manual Feeder A4 8 27 x 11 7 in 210 x 297 mm Y Y A5 5 83 x 8 27 in 148 x 210 mm Y Y A6 card 4 13 x 5 85 in 105 x 148 5 mm Y JIS B5 7 17 x 10 1 in 182 x 257 mm Y Y ISO B5 6 93 x 9 84 in 176 x 250 mm Y Y Letter 8 5 x 11 in 215 9 x 279 4 mm Y Y Legal 8 5 x 14 in 215 9 x 355 6 mm Y Y Executive 7 25...

Page 48: ... to 8 5 x 14 in 76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm Y Print Media Supported Print Media Paper Tray Manual Feeder Standard Output bin Paper Y Y Y Card Stock Y Y Transparencies Y Labels Y Y Dual web and Integrated Labels Y Y Envelopes Y Y Print Media Types and Weights Print Media Type Print Media Weight Standard Tray 1 and Optional Tray 2 Manual Feeder ...

Page 49: ... g m2 37 39 lb bond 138 146 g m2 37 39 lb bond Labels maximum Paper 163 g m2 43 lb bond 163 g m2 43 lb bond Dual web paper 163 g m2 43 lb bond 163 g m2 43 lb bond Polyester 163 g m2 43 lb bond 163 g m2 43 lb bond Vinyl 163 g m2 43 lb liner 163 g m2 43 lb liner Integrated Forms Pressure sensitive area must enter the printer first 135 140 g m2 36 40 lb bond 135 140 g m2 36 40 lb bond Paper base grai...

Page 50: ...ng out of the front output tray has problems such as excessive curl try printing to the rear output slot NOTE To avoid paper jams do not open or close the rear cover while the multi function printer is printing Printing to the Front Output Tray Face down The front output tray collects printed paper face down in correct order The tray should be used for most print jobs If necessary expand the paper...

Page 51: ...multi function printer face up Printing from the manual feeder to the rear output slot provides a straight paper path Using the rear output slot might improve the output quality with the following Envelopes Labels Small Custom sized Paper Card Stock Transparencies To use the rear output slot ...

Page 52: ...pages stack on the front output tray 2 Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray You can load approximately 250 sheets of plain paper in the standard Tray1 or the optional Tray2 If you purchased the optional Tray2 see page 191 for installing instructions For faxing you can use A4 letter or legal paper only For copying or PC printing you can use many different types and sizes of paper see page 57 Follo...

Page 53: ...f the tray For details about loading paper in the paper tray see page 25 NOTE If you experience problems with paper feed place the paper in the manual feeder NOTE You can load up to 100 sheets of previously printed paper The printed side should be facing up with an uncurled edge at the top side If you experience problems with paper feed turn the paper around Note that the print quality is not guar...

Page 54: ...t size acceptable and weighing between 16 lb and 32 lb NOTE Always load only the print materials specified in the Specifications on page 200 to avoid paper jams and print quality problems NOTE Flatten any curl on postcards envelopes and labels before loading them into the manual feeder To use the manual feeder Set the paper type and size referring to page 66 67 1 Load a sheet of the print material...

Page 55: ...guide to the width of the print material 3 The multi function printer picks up the material from the tray and begins printing NOTE When printing on previously printed paper from the manual feeder the printed side should be facing down with an uncurled edge to the multi function printer If you experience problems with paper feed turn the paper around Open the rear cover to use the rear output slot ...

Page 56: ... press Return 4 Setting the Paper Size After loading paper in the paper tray you need to set the paper size using the operator panel buttons This setting will apply to Fax and Copy modes If you load paper in the manual feeder and set the paper size this setting will apply to Copy mode For PC printing you need to select the paper type in the application program you use Press Menu 1 Press the scroll...

Page 57: ...river is optional See page 37 The drivers provided with your multi function printer allow a wide variety of options Use the chart below to determine which print driver is best suited for the job The features provided by each printer driver are as follows Feature Printer Driver GDI PS PCL Toner Save Y Y Y Print quality option Y Y Y Poster Y N Y Reduce Enlarge Y Y Y Booklet Printing Y N Y Multiple P...

Page 58: ... the printer features provided by your multi function printer click Preferences or Properties depending on the program or operating system in the above window and go to step 5 4 If you see Setup Printer or Options click that button instead Then click Properties on the next screen Click OK to close the printer properties window 5 To start the print job click Print or OK depending on the program or ...

Page 59: ...n icon 2 From the Document menu click Cancel Windows NT 4 0 2000 XP Server 2003 or Cancel Printing Windows 98 Me 3 Printer Settings You can use the printer properties window which allows you to access all of the printer options you may need when using your multi function printer When the printer properties are displayed you can review and change any settings needed for your print job The printer p...

Page 60: ... 1600n printer c Right click on the printer icon and d For Window 98 Me click Properties For Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 click Print Setup or click Properties and point to Printing Preferences For Windows NT 4 0 click Document Default Change the settings on each tab and click OK e Layout Tab The Layout tab provides options for you to adjust how the document appears on the printed page The Layout O...

Page 61: ...adsheet style If you want to rotate the page 180 degrees select 180 from the Rotate drop down list Layout Options Layout Options allows you to select advanced printing options For details see page 81 page 85 Paper Tab Use the following options to set the paper handling needs when you access the printer properties See page 71 for more information about accessing printer properties Click the Paper t...

Page 62: ...rce is set to Auto Select the multi function printer automatically picks up print materials from the manual feeder first and then the paper tray Type Make sure that Type is set to Printer Default If you load a different type of print material select the corresponding paper type For more information about print materials refer to Paper Handling on page 47 If you are using cotton paper set the paper...

Page 63: ...elect this option to allow the multi function printer to use less toner on each page Off When you do not need to save toner to print a document select this option Image Mode Selecting this option improves the print quality of your text and image and makes the characters and images appear smoother Normal Select to print images in the normal mode Text Enhance Select to refine the print quality of ch...

Page 64: ...ument Download as Bit Image When this option is selected the driver downloads the font data as bitmap images Documents with complicated fonts such as Korean or Chinese print faster in this setting Print as Graphics When this option is selected the driver downloads any fonts as graphics When printing documents with high graphic content and relatively few TrueType fonts printing performance speed ma...

Page 65: ...ion printer prints all pages from the last page to the first page Print Odd Pages Your multi function printer prints only the odd pages of the document Print Even Pages Your multi function printer prints only the even pages of the document About Tab Use the About tab to display the copyright notice and the version number of the driver If you have an Internet browser you can connect to the Internet...

Page 66: ...ings by selecting Printer Default from the list Using Help Your multi function printer has a help screen that can be activated by the Help button in the printer s properties window These help screens give detailed information about the printer features provided by the printer driver You can also click from the upper right hand corner and then click on any setting Printing Multiple Pages on One She...

Page 67: ... to 16 pages on one sheet When you change the print settings from your software application access the printer properties See page 71 1 From the Layout tab choose Multiple Pages per Side on the Type drop down list 2 Select the number of pages you want to print per sheet 1 2 4 9 or 16 on the Pages per Side drop down list 3 If necessary select the page order on the Page Order drop down list 4 ...

Page 68: ...paper source size and type 5 Click OK and print the document 6 Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document You can scale your print job on a page When you change the print settings from your software application access the printer properties See page 71 1 From the Layout tab select Reduce Enlarge on the Type drop down list 2 Enter the scaling rate in the Percentage input box 3 You can also click the o...

Page 69: ...any selected paper size regardless of the digital document size This can be useful when you want to check fine details on a small document When you change the print settings from your software application access the printer properties See page 71 1 From the Layout tab select Fit to Page on the Type drop down list 2 Select the correct size from the Target Page drop down list 3 ...

Page 70: ...You can print a single page document onto 4 9 or 16 sheets of paper for the purpose of pasting the sheets together to form one poster size document When you change the print settings from your software application access the printer properties See page 71 1 From the Layout tab select Poster on the Type drop down list 2 ...

Page 71: ... will be automatically stretched to cover 4 physical pages Specify an overlap in millimeters or inches to make it easier to reconstruct the resulting poster Click the Paper tab and select the paper source size and type 4 Click OK and print the document You can complete the poster by reconstructing the results 5 ...

Page 72: ...n is available when A4 Letter Legal or Folio size is selected in the Size option on the Paper tab When you change the print settings from your software application access the printer properties See page 71 1 From the Layout tab choose Booklet Printing from the Type drop down list 2 Click the Paper tab and select the paper source size and type 3 Click OK and print the document 4 After printing fold...

Page 73: ...n add new ones to the list Using an Existing Watermark When you change the print settings from your software application access the printer properties See page 71 1 Click the Extras tab and select a watermark on the Watermark drop down list It appears in the preview image window 2 Click Ok and start printing 3 Creating a Watermark When you change the print settings from your software application a...

Page 74: ...nd set the angle of the watermark from the Message Angle section Click Add to add a new watermark to the list 5 When you finish creating click Ok and start printing 6 To stop printing the watermark select No Watermark on the Watermark drop down list Editing a Watermark When you change the print settings from your software application access the printer properties See page 71 1 Click the Extras tab...

Page 75: ...t is an Overlay An overlay is text and or images stored in the computer hard disk drive HDD as a special file format that can be printed on any document Overlays are often used to take the place of preprinted forms and letterhead paper Rather than using preprinted letterhead you can create an overlay containing the exact same information that is currently on your letterhead To print a letter with ...

Page 76: ... new page overlay Position the items exactly as you wish them to appear when printed as an overlay If needed save the file for later use 1 When you change the print settings from your software application access the printer properties See page 71 2 Click the Extras tab and click Edit in the Overlay section 3 In the Edit Overlays window click Create Overlay 4 In the Create Overlay window type a nam...

Page 77: ...nt NOTE The resolution of the overlay must be the same as the resolution of the document that will print with the overlay Create or open the document you want to print 1 When you change the print settings from your software application access the printer properties See page 71 2 Click the Extras tab 3 Select the overlay you want to print from the Overlay drop down list box 4 If the overlay file do...

Page 78: ...hen this box is checked a message window appears each time you submit a document for printing asking you to confirm that you want to print an overlay on your document 6 Answering Yes to the window means that the selected overlay will be printed with your document Answering No to the window cancels the use of the overlay page If this box is empty and an overlay has been selected the overlay will be...

Page 79: ...ter properties window click the Extras tab 1 Click Edit in the Overlay section 2 Select the overlay you want to delete from the Overlay List box 3 Click Delete Overlay 4 When a confirming message window appears click Yes 5 Click OK until you exit the Print window 6 ...

Page 80: ... the paper tray you will use for the copy job Press Menu on the operator panel until Copy Setup appears on the top line of the display 1 Press the scroll button or to display Select Tray on the bottom line 2 Press Select to access the menu item 3 Press the scroll button or until the paper tray you want appears on the display 4 You can select from Tray1 Tray2 option and Manual Feeder If you do not ...

Page 81: ...aper Remove all staples and paper clips before loading documents Make sure any glue ink or correction fluid on the paper is completely dry before loading documents Do not load documents containing different sizes or weights of paper Do not load booklets pamphlets transparencies or documents having other unusual characteristics Making Copies From the Scanner Glass NOTE A computer connection is not ...

Page 82: ...ty and toner consumption NOTE If you are copying a page from a book or magazine lift the cover until its hinges are caught by the stopper and then close the cover If the book or magazine is thicker than 30 mm start copying with the cover open 3 Customize the copy settings including the number of copies copy size the contrast and the image quality by using the operator panel buttons See Setting Cop...

Page 83: ... fed to the ADF output tray The ADF output tray should be emptied before it exceeds 50 sheets or your original documents may be damaged NOTE A computer connection is not required for copying Load up to 50 pages of 75 g m2 20 lb documents face up on the ADF with top edge of the documents in first Then adjust the document guides to the correct document size 1 Make sure that the bottom of the documen...

Page 84: ...urrent copy job will be canceled and return to their default status Or they automatically return to their default status after copying Contrast Adjust the contrast to make the copy lighter or darker than the original To adjust the contrast press Contrast Each time you press the button the LED labeled with the selected mode turns on You can choose from the following contrast modes Darker works well...

Page 85: ...bottom of your copy To select from the predefined copy sizes Press Reduce Enlarge or 1 The default setting appears on the bottom line of the display Press Reduce Enlarge or to find the size setting you want 2 Press Select to save the selection 3 To fine tune the size of copies Press Reduce Enlarge or 1 Press Reduce Enlarge or until Custom 25 100 from the ADF or Custom 25 400 from the scanner glass...

Page 86: ... Prints multiple image copies from the original document on a single page The number of images is automatically determined by the original image and paper size See page 101 Collation Sorts the copy job For example if you make 2 copies of 3 page documents one complete 3 page document will print followed by the second complete document See page 101 2 Sided Prints a 2 sided original document onto one...

Page 87: ...tions on page 98 5 Press Start Copy to begin copying 6 Clone Copying This special copy mode can be applied when you load a document using only the scanner glass If a document is detected on the ADF the Clone copying feature does not work NOTE You cannot adjust the copy size using the Reduce Enlarge or button while making a clone copy To make the Clone copying Load the document to be copied on the ...

Page 88: ... Press Start Copy to begin copying 6 Two Side Copying When you copy using this feature the multi function printer prints one side on the upper half of the paper and the other side on the lower half without reducing the original This feature is helpful for copying a small sized document such as a name card If the original document is larger than the printable area some portions may not be printed T...

Page 89: ...t Copy to begin copying 6 Your multi function printer begins scanning the front side When Set Backside displays on the bottom line open the document cover and flip the document over with the second side facing down Close the document cover NOTE If you press the Cancel button or if no buttons are pressed for about 30 seconds the multi function printer cancels the copy job and returns to Standby mod...

Page 90: ... See Setting Copy Options on page 98 5 Press Start Copy to begin copying 6 Poster Copying This special copy mode can be applied when you load a document using only the scanner glass If a document is detected in the ADF the Poster copying feature does not work NOTE You cannot adjust the copy size using the Reduce Enlarge button for making a poster To make the Poster copying Load the documents to be...

Page 91: ...s Press Menu on the operator panel until Copy Setup appears on the top line of the display 1 The first menu item Default Change appears on the bottom line Press Select to access the menu item The first setup option Contrast appears on the bottom line 2 Press the scroll button or to scroll through the setup options 3 When the option you want to set appears press Select to access the option 4 Change...

Page 92: ...ss the menu item 3 Press the scroll button or until the timeout value you want appears on the display 4 You can select from 15 30 60 and 180 seconds Selecting Off means that the multi function printer does not restore the default settings until you press Start Copy to begin copying or Cancel to cancel Press Select to save the selection 5 To return to Standby mode press Return 6 ...

Page 93: ...e you start scanning If you do not assign an application to the Select Software button PaperPort is automatically selected when you start scanning Please refer to Printer Settings Utility on page 44 Dell ScanCenter is a PaperPort application that enables you to scan items and send them directly to PaperPort or other programs on your computer without first running PaperPort Dell ScanCenter runs as ...

Page 94: ... is one of the standard components provided by Microsoft Windows XP and works with digital cameras and scanners Unlike the TWAIN driver the WIA driver allows you to scan an image and easily manipulate those images without using additional software NOTE The WIA driver works only on Windows XP Load the document s face up with top edge in first into the ADF 1 OR Place a single document face down on t...

Page 95: ...3 4 Enter a picture name and select a file format and destination to save the picture 5 Follow the on screen instructions to edit the picture after it is copied to your computer 6 ...

Page 96: ...ble menu item Machine ID displays on the bottom line 1 Press Select The display asks you to enter the fax number 2 If there is a number already set the number appears 3 Enter your fax number using the number keypad NOTE If you make a mistake while entering numbers press the left scroll button to delete the last digit 4 Press Select when the number on the display is correct The display asks you to ...

Page 97: ...enter a letter press the appropriate button until the correct letter appears on the display For example to enter the letter O press 6 Each time you press 6 the display shows a different letter M N O and finally 6 To enter additional letters repeat the first step Press 1 to enter a space or press 0 to enter special characters Press Select when you are finished Keypad Letters and Numbers Key Assigne...

Page 98: ...ate if loss of power to the multi function printer occurs To set the time and date Press Menu until Printer Setup appears on the top line of the display 1 Press the scroll button or to display Date Time on the bottom line and press Select 2 Enter the correct time and date using the number keypad 3 Day 01 31 Month 01 12 Year 1990 2089 Hour 01 12 12 hour mode 00 23 24 hour mode Minute 00 59 You can ...

Page 99: ...and then press Select to save the selection 3 To return to Standby mode press Return 4 Setting Sounds Speaker Ringer Key Sounds and Alarm Sounds Press Menu until Sound Volume appears on the top line of the display 1 Press the scroll button or to scroll through the options Press Select when you see the sound option you want 2 Press the scroll button or to display the status or loudness you want for...

Page 100: ...ton or until On displays on the bottom line and press Select 3 Press Select when Start Time displays on the bottom line 4 Enter the time and date when your multi function printer starts sending toll save faxes using the number keypad 5 To select AM or PM for 12 hour format press the or the button Press Select when the starting time on the display is correct 6 Press the scroll button or to display ...

Page 101: ...18 for instructions If the user memory is full the multi function printer is changed to Tel mode Tel mode manual receive mode Automatic fax reception is turned off You can receive a fax by picking up the handset of the extension phone and then pressing the remote receive code see page 119 or by pressing On Hook Dial you can hear voice or fax tones from the remote mahine and then Send Fax on the op...

Page 102: ... divided and printed in actual size on two or more pages Discard Size When receiving a document as long as or longer than the paper installed in your multi function printer you can set the multi function printer to discard any excess at the bottom of the page If the received page is outside the margin you set it will print on two sheets of paper at the actual size When the document is within the m...

Page 103: ...mages use the scanner glass instead of the ADF To fax a document using the Automatic Document Feeder ADF Place the document s face up on the ADF with the top edge of the documents in first Then adjust the document guides to the correct document size 1 Make sure that the bottom of the document stack matches the paper size marked on the document input tray 2 For detailed guidelines for preparing an ...

Page 104: ...ines for preparing an original document see page 94 Adjust the document resolution referring to page 122 3 Close the document cover NOTE If you are copying a page from a book or magazine lift the cover until its hinges are caught by the stopper and then close the cover If the book or magazine is thicker than 30 mm start copying with the cover open 4 ...

Page 105: ...te printer also supports the Super Fine resolution See the notes below Photo Documents containing shades of gray or photographs Color Documents with colors Sending a color fax is enabled only if the remote printer supports color fax reception and you send the fax manually In this mode the memory transmission is not available When you select Color and then USE ON HOOK DIAL FOR COLOR FAX displays fo...

Page 106: ...ending a Fax Manually Load the document s face up with top edge in first into the ADF 1 OR Place a single document face down on the scanner glass For details about loading a document see page 120 Adjust the document resolution to suit your fax needs see page 122 2 If you need to change the contrast see page 118 Press On Hook Dial You hear a dial tone 3 Enter the remote fax machine s fax number usi...

Page 107: ...Receiving a Fax NOTE The Dell Laser Multi Function Printer 1600n cannot receive color faxes About Receiving Modes NOTE To use the Ans Fax mode attach an answering machine to the Phone connector on the back of your multi function printer When the memory is full the receiving mode automatically switches to Tel Loading Paper for Receiving Faxes The instructions for loading paper in the paper tray are...

Page 108: ...ti function printer to Ans Fax mode and your answering machine is switched off or no answering machine is connected to your multi function printer your multi function printer will automatically go into Fax mode after a predefined number of rings Receiving Manually Using an Extension Telephone This features works best when you are using an extension telephone connected to the Phone connector on bac...

Page 109: ...1 The first available menu item Receive Mode displays on the bottom line Press the scroll button or until you see DRPD Mode on the bottom line and press Select 2 When Set displays on the bottom line press Select 3 The LCD displays Waiting Ring Call your fax number from another telephone It is not necessary to place the call from a fax machine 4 When your multi function printer begins to ring do no...

Page 110: ... display Press Select 2 Press Select when Speed Dials appears on the display 3 Enter a one two or three digit speed dial number between 0 and 199 using the number keypad and press Select 4 Or select the location by pressing the scroll button or and then press Select If a number is already stored in the location you chose the display shows the number to allow you to change it To start over with ano...

Page 111: ...s name briefly displays The document scans into the memory 4 When the document is loaded on the scanner glass the LCD display asks if you want to send another page Select 1 Yes to add more documents or 2 No to begin sending the fax immediately The fax number stored in the speed dial location is automatically dialed The document is sent when the remote fax machine answers 5 Group Dialing If you fre...

Page 112: ...eturn Repeat step 6 to enter other speed dial numbers into the group 7 Press Return when you have entered all of the desired numbers The display prompts you to enter a group name ID 8 To assign a name to the group enter the name 9 OR If you do not want to assign a name skip this step Press Select when the name appears correctly or without entering a name 10 If you want to assign another group repe...

Page 113: ... Delayed transmission see page 134 When you come to a step in which the display asks you to enter the remote fax number For a one digit group number press and hold the appropriate digit button For a two digit group number press the first digit button and hold the last digit button For a three digit speed dial number press the first and second digit buttons and hold the last digit button You can us...

Page 114: ...umber you want displays press Send Fax or Select to dial 4 Searching with a Particular First Letter Press Phone Book 1 Press Select when Search Dial appears on the bottom of the display 2 Press the button labeled with the letter you want to search for A name beginning with the letter displays 3 For example if you want to find the name MOBILE press the 6 button which is labeled with MNO Press the s...

Page 115: ...e document face down on the scanner glass For details about loading a document see page 120 Adjust the document resolution to suit your fax needs see page 122 2 If you need to change the contrast see page 118 Press Broadcasting on the operator panel 3 Enter the number of the remote machine using the number keypad 4 You can also use one two or three digit speed dial or group dial numbers For detail...

Page 116: ...tion to suit your fax needs see page 122 2 If you need to change the contrast see page 118 Press Menu until Fax Feature appears on the top line of the display The first available menu item Delay Fax displays on the bottom line 3 Press Select 4 Enter the number of the remote machine using the number keypad 5 To enter the number you can use one two or three digit speed dial or group dial numbers For...

Page 117: ...erations The document is scanned into the memory and transmitted when the current operation is finished In addition the priority transmission interrupts a broadcast operation between stations i e when the transmission to station A ends before transmission to station B begins or between redial attempts Load the document s face up with top edge in first into the ADF 1 OR Place a single document face...

Page 118: ... document face down on the scanner glass For details about loading a document see page 120 Adjust the document resolution to suit your fax needs see page 122 2 If you need to change the contrast see page 118 Press Menu until Fax Feature appears on the top line of the display 3 Press the scroll button or to display Add Page on the bottom line and press Select 4 The display shows the last job reserv...

Page 119: ... function printer is unattended In the secure fax mode all incoming faxes will go in memory When the mode turns off any faxes stored will be printed To turn the secure receiving mode on Press Menu until Advanced Fax appears on the top line of the display 1 Press the scroll button or until Secure Receive appears on the bottom line and press Select 2 Press Select when On displays at the bottom line ...

Page 120: ...he multi function printer prints all of the faxes stored in memory To return to Standby mode press Return 4 Printing Reports The following reports are available Phonebook List This list shows all of the numbers currently stored in the printer s memory as speed dial and group dial numbers You can print this Phonebook list using the Phone Book button on the operator panel see page 133 Sent Fax Repor...

Page 121: ...e 141 When the Junk Fax Barrier feature is turned on incoming faxes from those numbers will be blocked This feature recognizes the last 6 digits of the fax number set as a remote fax machine s ID Multi communication Report This report is printed automatically after sending documents to more than one location Power Failure Report This report is printed out automatically when power is restored after...

Page 122: ...ine and press Select 2 When the option you want appears on the display choose the desired status by pressing the scroll button or or enter the desired value using the number keypad 3 Press Select to save the selection 4 You can exit from the setup mode at any time by pressing Return 5 Advanced Fax Setting Options Option Description Send Forward You can set the multi function printer to always forw...

Page 123: ...junk fax numbers After storing the numbers you do not receive any faxes from the registered stations Secure Receive You can keep your received faxes from being accessed by unauthorized people For further details about setting this mode see page 138 Prefix Dial You can set a prefix dial number of up to five digits This number dials before any auto dial number is started It is useful for accessing t...

Page 124: ...lt in network interface For details see page 31 Printing Across a Network Whether the multi function printer is locally connected or network connected you need to install the Dell Laser MFP 1600n software on each computer that prints documents using the multi function printer Setting Up the Locally Shared Printer You can connect the multi function printer directly to a selected computer which is c...

Page 125: ...ct at log on box and then click OK 4 Click the Start button and point to Settings and then Printers 5 Double click your printer icon 6 Click the Printer menu and point to Properties 7 Click the Details tab and point to the printer port and then click OK 8 In Windows NT 4 0 2000 XP Server 2003 Setting Up the Host Computer Start Windows 1 For Windows NT 4 0 2000 click the Start button Settings Print...

Page 126: ... 8 Fill in the Enter a port name field and enter the shared name 9 Click OK and point to Close 10 For Windows NT 4 0 click OK 11 For Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 click Apply and point to OK Setting Up a Network connected Printer You must set up the network protocols on the multi function printer to use it as your network printer Setting protocols can be accomplished by using the supplied network pr...

Page 127: ...lect to print a network configuration page 4 The Network Configuration page prints out Setting Network Protocols When you first install the multi function printer all supported network protocols are enabled when you power the multi function printer on If a network protocol is enabled the multi function printer may actively transmit on the network even when the protocol is not in use This may sligh...

Page 128: ... button or until Configuration displays on the bottom line Press Select 2 Press the scroll button or to display TCP IP and press Select 3 The first available menu item Manual appears on the bottom line and press Select The first available menu item IP Address displays on the bottom line 4 Press Select to access the IP Address menu 5 An IP address consists of 4 bytes Enter the numbers from the keyp...

Page 129: ...rk configuration to its default settings Press Menu until you see Network Setup on the bottom line of the display 1 Press the scroll button or until Clear Setting displays on the bottom line 2 Press Select 3 The first available menu item Yes displays on the bottom line Press Select to restore the network configuration 4 Power the multi function printer off and back on or reset the network interfac...

Page 130: ... the factory default Copy Setup Restores all of the Copy Setup options to the factory default Fax Setup Restores all of the Fax Setup options to the factory default Fax Feature Cancels all of the scheduled fax jobs in the printer s memory Advanced Fax Restores all of the Advanced Fax setting options to the factory default All Settings Clears all of the data stored in the memory and resets all of y...

Page 131: ... the multi function printer Cleaning the Interior Paper toner and dust particles can accumulate inside the multi function printer and cause print quality problems such as smearing or toner specks Clean inside the multi function printer to prevent these problems Power the multi function printer off and unplug the power cord Specify the length of time it takes for the printer to cool down 1 Open the...

Page 132: ...and close the front cover 4 Plug in the power cord and power the multi function printer on 5 Cleaning the scanner Keeping the scanner clean helps ensure the best possible copies Dell recommends cleaning the scanner at the start of each day and during the day as needed Slightly dampen a soft lint free cloth or paper towel with water 1 Open the document cover 2 3 ...

Page 133: ...e document cover 5 Maintaining the Toner Cartridge Storing the Toner Cartridge Store the toner cartridge in the original packaging until you are ready to install it Do not store the toner cartridge 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 a...

Page 134: ...ity Open the front cover 1 Pull the toner cartridge out and gently shake the cartridge to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge NOTE If toner comes into contact with your clothing wipe the toner off with a dry cloth and wash your clothing in cold water Hot water sets toner into fabric CAUTION Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge Use the handle on the cartridge to avoi...

Page 135: ...ore information see page 159 Order an extra toner cartridge so you will have it on hand when the current cartridge no longer prints satisfactorily See page 160 to order toner cartridges CAUTION For best results use Dell toner cartridges Print quality and printer reliability are not guaranteed if you do not use Dell supplies To replace the toner cartridge Open the front cover 1 Lightly pull the use...

Page 136: ... your clothing in cold water Hot water sets toner into fabric CAUTION Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching this area Align the toner cartridge with the labeled arrows then slide it into the multifunction printer until it locks firmly into place 4 Close the front cover 5 ...

Page 137: ...d to the paper 4 Printing When Toner is Low When the toner cartridge is nearly empty the multi function printer saves the incoming faxes in the memory without printing them If you want to print the fax when toner is low you can set the multi function printer to continue printing even though the print quality is not as good Press Menu until Fax Feature appears on the display 1 Press the scroll butt...

Page 138: ...on on your desktop 1 OR From the Start menu click Programs Dell Dell Printers Dell Laser MFP 1600n Dell Toner Reorder Program 2 The Order Toner Cartridges window appears Go to www dell com supplies to order supplies online If ordering by phone call the number that appears under the By Telephone heading OR If your multi function printer is connected to a network type the printer s IP address in you...

Page 139: ...nt jams while it passes through the Automatic Document Feeder ADF Document Jam appears on the display NOTE To prevent document jams use the scanner glass for thick thin or mixed documents Remove the remaining documents from the ADF 1 If the document is jammed in the paper feed area Open the ADF cover a Remove the document by gently pulling it straight up b ...

Page 140: ...fed documents from the ADF output tray a Close the document cover Then load the documents back into the ADF b If you cannot see the paper or the paper does not move when you pulled open the document cover 2 Turn the release knob so that you can easily seize the misfed document and remove the document from the roller or the feed area by carefully pulling it gently to the right 3 ...

Page 141: ...perator Panel Message Location of Jam Go to Paper Jam 0 Open Close Door Paper Feed Jam Tray 1 Paper Feed Jam optional Tray 2 Image below page 169 Paper Jam 1 Open Close Door Paper Exit Jam page 166 Paper Jam 2 Check Inside Fuser Area Jam page 167 Manual F Jam Manual Feeder Jam page 169 To avoid tearing the paper pull the jammed paper out gently and slowly Follow the steps below to clear the jam Pa...

Page 142: ...es not exit continue to step 2 Pull the paper tray open 2 Remove the paper by gently pulling it straight out 3 If you cannot see the paper or the paper does not move when pulled check the fuser area For more information see page 167 Insert the paper tray into the multi function printer until it snaps into place 4 ...

Page 143: ...ver The jammed paper automatically exits the multi function printer 1 If the paper does not exit continue to step 2 Gently pull the paper out of the front output tray Skip to step 6 2 If you cannot see the paper in the front output tray or the paper does not move when pulled open the rear cover 3 ...

Page 144: ...4 Close the rear cover 5 Open and close the front cover to resume printing 6 Fuser Area Jam NOTICE The fuser area is hot Take care when removing paper from the multi function printer Open the front cover and lightly pull the toner cartridge straight out 1 ...

Page 145: ...1 Remove the paper by gently pulling it straight out 2 Replace the toner cartridge and close the front cover Printing automatically resumes 3 ...

Page 146: ...per loading Locate the jammed paper in the manual feeder 1 Gently pull the paper straight out of the multi function printer 2 Paper Feed Jam Optional Tray 2 Pull the optional Tray 2 open 1 Remove the jammed paper from the multi function printer 2 If you cannot see the paper in this area or the paper does not move when pulled go to step 3 Pull the standard Tray 1 open 3 4 ...

Page 147: ...page 63 Ensure that the adjustable guides are correctly positioned Do not overload the paper tray Ensure that the paper is below the paper capacity mark on the inside wall of the paper tray Do not remove the paper from the tray while your multi function printer is printing Flex fan and straighten the paper before loading Do not use creased damp or curled paper Do not mix paper types in the paper t...

Page 148: ...en Heat Error Over Heat Delayed Function Full The delayed fax jobs are full Cancel the unnecessary delayed fax job For details see page 137 Document Jam The loaded document has jammed in the Automatic Document Feeder ADF Clear the document jam See page 162 Door Open The front or rear cover is not securely latched Close the cover until it locks into place Enter Again You entered an unavailable item...

Page 149: ... after several redial attempts Try again Verify the number to make sure a fax can be received No Not Assigned The speed dial location you tried to use has no number assigned to it Dial the number manually using the number keypad or assign the number See page 128 No Not Available You have tried to delete the number for the delayed fax job Verify the number to be deleted and try again OR Delete the ...

Page 150: ...val to redial a previously busy station You can press Select to immediately redial or Cancel to cancel the redial operation Toner Low The toner is almost empty Take out the toner cartridge and gently shake it By doing this you can temporarily reestablish printing operations OR Replace the toner cartridge with a new one for the best print quality See page 157 Toner Empty Replace Toner The toner car...

Page 151: ...ecifications required by the multi function printer See Paper Specifications on page 200 The paper keeps jamming Make sure that the correct Paper size is selected See page 66 An incorrect type of paper is being used Use only paper that meets the specifications required by the multi function printer See Paper Specifications on page 200 There may be debris inside the multi function printer Open the ...

Page 152: ...rties Select the correct paper source See page 75 A print job is extremely slow The job may be very complex Reduce the complexity of the page or try adjusting the print quality settings The maximum print speed of your multi function printer is 17 PPM for Letter sized paper If you are using Windows 98 Me the Spooling Setting may be set incorrectly Click the Start button Settings Printers Right clic...

Page 153: ...m Condition Suggested solutions Light or faded print If a vertical white streak or faded area appears on the page The toner supply is low You may be able to temporarily extend the toner cartridge life See page 156 If this does not improve the print quality install a new toner cartridge The paper may not meet paper specifications for example the paper is too moist or too rough See Paper Specificati...

Page 154: ...0 RH conditions can increase the amount of background shading Remove the old toner cartridge and install a new one See Installing the Toner Cartridge on page 23 Toner smear Clean the inside of the multi function printer See page 153 Check the paper type and quality See Paper Specifications on page 200 Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one See Installing the Toner Cartridge on page 23 Ve...

Page 155: ...e a wavy effect the scanner unit may need service For service contact a service representative Page skew Ensure that the paper is loaded properly Check the paper type and quality See Paper Specifications on page 200 Ensure that the paper or other material is loaded correctly and the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack Curl or wave Ensure that the paper is loaded properly ...

Page 156: ...ir Contact a service representative Character Voids Character voids have white areas where they should be solid black If you are using transparencies try another type of transparency Because of the composition of the transparency some character voids are normal You may be printing on the wrong surface of the paper Turn over the stack of paper in the paper tray The paper may not meet paper specific...

Page 157: ...re putting it in correctly Check that the document is the right size not too thick or thin Make sure that the Automatic Document Feeder ADF cover is firmly closed Faxes are not received automatically The FAX mode should be selected Make sure that there is paper in the paper tray Check to see if the display shows Memory Full The multi function printer does not send Make sure that the document is lo...

Page 158: ...he document cover See page 154 Copy image is skewed Ensure that the original is positioned correctly on scanner glass Check that the copy paper is loaded correctly Blank copies print out Ensure that the original is face down on the scanner glass or face up in the Automatic Document Feeder Image rubs off the copy easily Replace the paper in the paper tray with paper from a new package In high humid...

Page 159: ...owly than text Communication speed becomes slow in scan mode because of the large amount of memory required to analyze and reproduce the scanned image Message appears on your computer screen Device can t be set to the H W mode you want Port is being used by another program Port is Disabled Scanner is busy receiving or printing data When the current job is completed try again Invalid handle Scannin...

Page 160: ...ta option is not supported by the PostScript driver Open the Properties of the PostScript driver click on PostScript and click on Advanced The pure binary data option is not supported Choose another A PS error page prints Print job may not be PS Make sure that the print job is a PS job Check to see whether the software application expected a setup or PS header file to be sent to the multi function...

Page 161: ...atic electricity Before installing or removing an internal printer memory discharge static electricity from your body by touching something metal on any device plugged into a grounded power source If you walk around before finishing installation discharge any static electricity once again Installing Printer Memory Additional printer memory is provided on a Dual In line Memory Module DIMM NOTE Your...

Page 162: ...he memory DIMM from the antistatic package Locate the alignment notches on the bottom edge of the DIMM NOTE Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the memory 4 Hold the memory DIMM Align the notches on the DIMM with the notches at the top of the DIMM slot 5 ...

Page 163: ...5 Insert the ends of the memory DIMM into the slot on the levers 6 Push the memory DIMM firmly in to make sure you fully insert it into the slot 7 Replace the control board cover as shown 8 ...

Page 164: ... 1 Push the levers at both ends of the DIMM slot away from the DIMM 2 Place the DIMM in its original packaging or wrap it with paper and store it in a box 3 Follow from step 8 on page 190 4 Installing an Optional Tray 2 You can increase the paper handling capacity of your multi function printer by installing an optional Tray 2 This tray holds 250 sheets of paper 1 2 ...

Page 165: ...packing tape and the tape fastening the interface cable from the bottom of the optional Tray2 2 Find the location of the connector and the optional tray positioners 3 Place the multi function printer over the tray aligning the feet on the multi function printer with the positioners in the optional Tray2 4 ...

Page 166: ... about loading paper in this tray see page 25 6 Reconnect the power cord and cables and then power the multi function printer on 7 When you print a document on paper loaded in the optional Tray 2 you must configure the properties of the printer driver To access the properties of the printer driver Click the Windows Start button 1 2 ...

Page 167: ... 1600n printer 3 Right click the printer icon and 4 In Windows 98 Me click Properties In Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 click Print Setup or click Properties and then point to Printing Preferences In Windows NT 4 0 click Document Default Click the Printer tab and select Tray 2 from the Optional Tray drop down list 5 Click OK and print the document 6 ...

Page 168: ...heet weight 16 43 lb Paper output capacity Front output tray 150 sheets face down Rear output slot 1 sheet face up Paper type Paper tray Plain paper 60 90 g m2 16 24 lb Manual feeder Plain paper Transparencies Labels Card Post card 60 163 g m2 Envelopes 60 120 g m2 16 32 lb Consumables 1 piece toner cartridge system Power requirements 110 127 VAC 50 60 Hz 5 0A 220 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 2 6A Power consu...

Page 169: ...inting method Laser Beam Printing Printing speed Letter 22 ppm pages per minute A4 20 pages per minute Paper size Paper tray Letter A4 Legal Folio A5 A6 Manual feeder Letter Legal A4 Folio Executive A5 A6 A6 card Post Card 4x6 HagaKi Envelope 7 3 4 Envelope 9 Envelope 10 Envelope COM 10 Envelope DL Envelope C5 Envelope C6 Envelope B5 JIS B5 ISO B5 Min 3 x 5 in 76 x 127 mm Max 8 5 x 14 in 216 x 356...

Page 170: ...esolution mode Maximum document length Document glass 297 mm ADF 356 mm Paper size Letter A4 Legal Resolution Standard 203 x 98 dpi Fine 203 x 196 dpi Super Fine 300 x 300 dpi User Memory 4 MB 320 pages Halftone 256 levels Paper Specifications Overview Your multi function printer accepts a variety of print materials such as cut sheet paper including up to 100 percent recycled fiber content paper e...

Page 171: ...b for the manual feeder 250 sheets of 75 g m2 bond 20 lb paper for the paper tray 1 sheet of paper for the manual feeder A4 8 3 X 11 7 in 210 X 297 mm Executive 7 25 X 10 5 in 191 X 267 mm Legal 8 5 X 14 in 216 X 356 mm Folio 8 5 X 13 in 216 X 330 mm Minimum size custom 3 x 5 in 76 x 127 mm 60 120 g m2 bond 16 32 lb 1 sheet of paper for the manual feeder Maximum size Legal 8 5 x 14 in 216 x 356 mm...

Page 172: ...red improperly Store paper flat in its moisture proof wrapping Increased gray background shading printer wear Too heavy Use lighter paper use the rear output slot Excessive curl problems with feeding Too moist wrong grain direction or short grain construction Use the rear output slot Use long grain paper Jamming damage to multi function printer Cutouts or perforations Do not use paper with cutouts...

Page 173: ...d loses moisture rapidly Heat works with humidity to damage paper Heat causes the moisture in paper to evaporate while cold causes it to condense on the sheets Heating systems and air conditioners remove most of the humidity from a room As paper is opened and used it loses moisture causing streaks and smudging Humid weather or water coolers can cause the humidity to increase in a room As paper is ...

Page 174: ...should be considered when evaluating the paper s storage environment Paper should be stored at or near room temperature The air should not be too dry or too humid The best way to store an opened ream of paper is to rewrap it tightly in its moisture proof wrapping If the printer environment is subject to extremes unwrap only the amount of paper to be used during the day s operation to prevent unwan...

Page 175: ...res Reorient the receiving antenna Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver Move the computer away from the receiver Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and the receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary consult a Dell Technical Support representative or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions Dell computers are designe...

Page 176: ...pt any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates ...

Page 177: ...ng in response to an incoming call In most areas the sum of all the RENs on your telephone line should be less than five to ensure proper service from the telephone company To be certain of the number of devices that you may connect to a line as determined by the total RENs contact your local telephone company The registration jack Universal Service Order Code USOC used by this equipment is RJ 11C...

Page 178: ...al or long distance transmission charges IC Notice Canada Only Most Dell computers and other Dell digital apparatus are classified by the Industry Canada IC Interference Causing Equipment Standard 3 ICES 003 as Class B digital devices To determine which classification Class A or B applies to your computer or other Dell digital apparatus examine all registration labels located on the bottom side or...

Page 179: ... number five The REN for the internal modem as stated on the IC regulatory label located on the bottom of the computer is 0 6 B The following information is provided in compliance with IC regulations Dell Inc One Dell Way Round Rock TX 78682 USA 512 338 4400 CE Notice European Union Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this Dell computer to the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive ...

Page 180: ...vice is classified for use in a typical Class B domestic environment A Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the preceding directives and standards has been made and is on file at Dell Inc Products Europe BV Limerick Ireland CE Mark Notice This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the European Union Directive 1999 5 EC New Zealand Telecom Warnings General The grant of a Tel...

Page 181: ...ailable for emergency use Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s Specification There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manua...

Page 182: ...onnected to the computer should match the electromagnetic environment classification Class A or B of the computer To determine which classification applies to your computer examine the regulatory labels markings located on the bottom side or back panel of your computer Once you have determined your computer s VCCI classification read the appropriate VCCI notice see VCCI Class A ITE Regulatory Mark...

Page 183: ...arking your computer is a Class B product MIC notice Republic of Korea Only To determine which classification Class A or B applies to your computer or other Dell digital device examine the Republic of Korean Ministry of Information and Communications MIC registration labels located on your computer or other Dell digital device The MIC label may be located separately from the other regulatory marki...

Page 184: ...ass A Regulatory Label If the regulatory label includes the following marking your computer is a Class A product Class B Device Please note that this device has been approved for nonbusiness purposes and may be used in any environment including residential areas MIC Class B Regulatory Label If the regulatory label includes the following marking your computer is a Class B product Polish Center For ...

Page 185: ...lectrical installation should have a reserve short circuit protection device in the form of a fuse with a nominal value no larger than 16 amperes A To completely switch off the equipment the power supply cable must be removed from the power supply socket which should be located near the equipment and easily accessible A protection mark B confirms that the equipment is in compliance with the protec...

Page 186: ...l on the bottom side or back panel of your computer the following section is applicable NOM Information Mexico Only The following information is provided on the device s described in this document in compliance with the requirements of the official Mexican standards NOM ...

Page 187: ...led NOTE Any Dell computer bearing the ENERGY STAR Emblem is certified to comply with EPA ENERGY STAR requirements as configured when shipped by Dell Any changes you make to this configuration such as installing additional expansion cards or drives may increase the computer s power consumption beyond the limits set by the EPA s ENERGY STAR Computers program ENERGY STAR Emblem The EPA s ENERGY STAR...

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