Dell 2130cn - Color Laser Printer User Manual

Dell™2130cnColorLaserPrinterUser'sGuide
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November 2008 Rev. A01
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Dell™2130cnColorLaserPrinterUser'sGuide
Finding Information
About Your Printer
Installing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit and Toner Cartridges
Connecting Your Printer
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
Installing Optional Modules
Print Media Guidelines
Loading Print Media
Operator Panel
Printer Settings
Understanding the Tool Box Menus
Understanding the Printer Menus
Understanding Your Printer Software
Printing
Setting Up for Shared Printing
Understanding Fonts
Understanding Printer Messages
Clearing Jams
Troubleshooting Guide
Installing Printer Drivers
Printing With Web Services on Devices (WSD)
Maintaining Your Printer
Removing Options
Printer Specifications
Appendix
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your printer.
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Dell 2130cn - Color Laser Printer Specifications

General

Print Technology	Laser
Print Resolution	600 x 600 dpi
Memory	256 MB
Input Capacity	250 sheets
Output Capacity	150 sheets
Connectivity	USB 2.0, Ethernet
Duplex Printing	Manual
Supported Operating Systems	Windows, Mac, Linux

Summary

Print Media Guidelines

Paper

Guidelines for selecting and using paper for optimal print quality and feed reliability.

Envelopes

Guidelines for selecting and loading envelopes for laser printing.

Labels

Guidelines for printing on labels, including material and placement requirements.

Storing Print Media

Recommendations for storing print media to prevent feeding problems and ensure quality.

Loading Print Media

Standard 250-Sheet Tray and Optional 250-Sheet Feeder

Information on the capacity and dimensions of the printer's paper trays.

Single Sheet Feeder

Details on the capacity and dimensions for the printer's single sheet feeder.

Printer Settings

Printing a Printer Settings Page

How to print a page detailing the printer's current configuration and status.

Using the Operator Panel to Change Printer Settings

Procedures for modifying printer settings via the operator panel menus.

Using the Tool Box to Change the Printer Settings

Steps to adjust printer settings using the Dell Printer Tool Box utility.

Resetting Defaults

Procedures to reset printer settings to factory defaults using the operator panel or Tool Box.

Printer Maintenance

Paper Density

Settings to adjust the paper density for optimal print quality.

Adjust BTR

Specifies transfer roller voltage adjustments for different paper types.

Adjust Fuser

Adjusts the fuser temperature settings for various paper types.

Auto Registration Adjustment

Enables automatic adjustment for color registration accuracy.

Connecting Your Printer

Connecting the Printer Directly to a Computer

Instructions for connecting the printer to a computer using a USB cable.

Connecting the Printer to the Network

Steps for connecting the printer to a wired or wireless network.

Troubleshooting Guide

Printing Problems

Diagnosing and resolving issues that prevent jobs from printing or cause incorrect output.

Print Quality Problems

Identifying and fixing common print quality issues like light output or smears.

Jam/Alignment Problems

Addressing issues related to paper jams and incorrect print alignment.

Installing Printer Drivers

Personal Printer Setup

Instructions for installing the printer driver on a single computer via USB.

Network Printer Setup

Steps for sharing the printer and installing it on network clients.

Installing Optional Modules

Installing the Optional 250-Sheet Feeder

Step-by-step guide for installing the optional 250-sheet feeder.

Installing a Duplexer

Instructions for installing the optional duplexer for two-sided printing.

Installing and Configuring the Wireless Printer Adapter

Guide to installing and setting up the wireless printer adapter for network connectivity.