Dell 2130CN 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
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Dell 2130CN Specifications

General

Color	Yes
Print technology	Laser
Maximum resolution	600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	20 ppm
Print speed (color, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	16 ppm
Internal memory	256 MB
Processor frequency	400 MHz
Maximum internal memory	1250 MB
Maximum input capacity	501 sheets
Media weight (tray 1)	60 - 216 gsm
Paper tray media types	Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper
Mac compatibility	No
Compatible operating systems	Microsoft Windows 2000 SP2-4, Windows XP SP1-2, Windows XP 64-bit, Windows Vista (32 & 64-bit), Windows Server 2003 SP1 x32/x64, Windows Server 2008 x32/x64

Weight and Dimensions

Dimensions (WxDxH)	400 x 407 x 413 mm

Summary

Print Media Guidelines

Paper

Details on paper types, weight, curl, smoothness, moisture, grain, and fiber content for optimal printing.

Envelopes

Guidelines for selecting and loading envelopes for printing to avoid issues like wrinkling and jams.

Storing Print Media

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

Loading Print Media

Standard 250-Sheet Tray and Optional 250-Sheet Feeder

Information on the capacity and dimensions for the standard and optional 250-sheet paper trays.

Loading Print Media in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray and Optional 250-Sheet Feeder

Step-by-step instructions for loading print media into the printer's trays.

Printer Settings

Printing a Printer Settings Page

Procedure to print a page detailing current printer settings for verification.

Using the Operator Panel to Change Printer Settings

Instructions for modifying printer settings directly via the operator panel interface.

Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to Change Printer Settings

Guide to changing printer settings remotely using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.

Troubleshooting Guide

Basic Printer Problems

Covers fundamental checks for common printer issues like power and connectivity.

Jam/Alignment Problems

Addresses issues related to paper jams and incorrect print alignment.

Print Quality Problems

Details common print quality issues like light output, streaks, and banding.

Maintaining Your Printer

Replacing Toner Cartridges

Step-by-step instructions for removing and installing toner cartridges.

Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit

Procedure for safely removing and installing the PHD unit.

Connecting Your Printer

Connecting the Printer Directly to a Computer

Instructions for setting up a direct USB connection between the printer and a computer.

Connecting the Printer to the Network

Guide for establishing network connectivity for the printer via Ethernet or wireless.

Installing Optional Modules

Installing the Optional 250-Sheet Feeder

Procedure for installing the optional 250-sheet feeder to increase paper capacity.

Installing a Duplexer

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