Dell 5130 Color Laser User Manual

Dell™ 5130cdn Color Laser Printer User's Guide
Before Beginning
Dell™ 5130cdn Color Laser Printer User's
Guide
Finding Information
About the Printer
Setting Up the Printer (Printer Setup)
Prepare Printer Hardware
Install Optional Accessories (if
applicable)
Connect Printer to Computer or Network
Perform Initial Settings
Install Printer Drivers on the Windows
Computers
Install the PPD File on Macintosh
Computers
Using Your Printer
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
Print Media Guidelines
Loading Print Media
Operator Panel
Printing
Know Your Printer
Printer Settings
Understanding the Tool Box Menus
Understanding the Printer Menus
Understanding Your Printer Software
Printing Using ColorTrack (External
Authentication)
Using Digital Certificates
Understanding Fonts
Understanding Printer Messages
Printing With Web Services on Devices
(WSD)
Printing With UX Filter (UNIX)
Printing With CUPS (Linux)
Printer Specifications
Maintaining Your Printer
Maintaining Your Printer
Removing Options
Clearing Jams
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Appendix
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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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.
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Dell 5130 Color Laser Specifications

General

Brand	Dell
Model	5130 Color Laser
Category	Printer
Language	English

Summary

Finding Information

Drivers for my printer

Locate and install the necessary printer drivers for optimal functionality and compatibility.

Safety information

How to set up my printer

Step-by-step instructions for the initial setup and configuration of the printer.

Troubleshooting

Guidance for diagnosing and resolving common printer issues.

Prepare Printer Hardware

Installing the Toner Cartridges

Step-by-step guide for installing new toner cartridges.

Loading Paper

Instructions for properly loading paper into the printer's trays.

Install Optional Accessories (if applicable)

Installing a 550-Sheet Feeder

Guide for installing an optional 550-sheet paper feeder.

Installing a 1100-Sheet Feeder

Guide for installing an optional 1100-sheet paper feeder.

Installing an Output Expander

Guide for installing an optional output expander accessory.

Installing a Memory Module

Installing a Hard Disk

Installing a Wireless Adapter

Steps to install a wireless network adapter for connectivity.

Connect Printer to Computer or Network

Direct Connection

How to connect the printer directly via USB or parallel cable.

Network Connection

Steps for connecting the printer to a network via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.

Assign an IP Address

Perform Initial Settings

Set Initial Settings on the Operator Panel

Configuring language, date, and time via the printer's control panel.

Install Printer Drivers on the Windows Computers

Direct Connection Setup

Setting up printer drivers for a direct USB or parallel connection.

Network Connection Setup

Steps for setting up printer drivers for network connectivity.

Install the PPD File on Macintosh Computers

Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.5 or Later Version(s)

Instructions for adding printers via USB or IP on Mac OS X 10.5 and later.

Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.4

Instructions for adding printers via USB or IP on Mac OS X 10.4.

Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool

Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool

Details on accessing and utilizing the web tool's features for printer management.

Changing the Settings of the Menu Items

Printer Settings

Secure Settings

Settings related to printer security and access control.

Print Media Guidelines

Selecting Paper

Envelopes

Loading Print Media

Loading Print Media in Standard and Optional Trays

Detailed steps for loading paper into printer trays.

Loading an Envelope in Standard Trays

Loading Print Media in the MPF

Instructions for loading various media types into the multipurpose feeder.

Loading an Envelope in the MPF

Printing

Sending a Job to Print

Canceling a Print Job

Using the Stapling Function

Using the Offset Function

Using the Stored Print Function

Printer Settings

Printing a Printer Settings Page

Using the Operator Panel to Change Printer Settings

Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to Change Printer Settings

Changing printer settings remotely through a web browser interface.

Resetting Defaults

Restoring printer settings to their original factory default values.

Understanding the Printer Menus

Admin Menu

Network

Print Menu

Secure Print

Storing and printing confidential documents securely with password protection.

Private Mailbox

Public Mailbox

Proof Print

Panel Lock

Understanding Your Printer Software

Software Update

Tool Box

Printing Using ColorTrack (External Authentication)

ColorTrack Settings

Configuring ColorTrack for user-based printing restrictions and color access.

Dell ColorTrack

Setting the Printer Driver

Using Digital Certificates

Managing Certificates

Setting HTTPS Communication

Configuring secure HTTPS communication using a self-signed certificate.

Importing a Digital Certificate

Steps to import a digital certificate file into the printer.

Setting a Digital Certificate

Setting the Features

Understanding Printer Messages

Maintaining Your Printer

Determining the Status of Supplies

Conserving Supplies

Replacing the Toner Cartridges

Step-by-step guide to replace toner cartridges, including safety precautions.

Removing the Toner Cartridges

Procedure to remove existing toner cartridges from the printer.

Installing a Toner Cartridge

Steps to install a new toner cartridge into the printer.

Replacing the Drum Cartridges

Guide for replacing the printer's drum cartridges, including safety precautions.

Removing the Drum Cartridges

Procedure to remove existing drum cartridges from the printer.

Installing a Drum Cartridge

Steps to install a new drum cartridge into the printer.

Replacing the Fuser

Instructions for replacing the printer's fuser unit, including safety precautions.

Removing the Fuser

Procedure to remove the fuser unit safely.

Installing a Fuser

Steps to install a new fuser unit into the printer.

Replacing the Separator Rollers

Removing the Separator Roller in a Tray

Installing a Separator Roller in a Tray

Removing the Separator Rollers Inside the Printer

Installing Separator Rollers Inside the Printer

Replacing the Belt Unit

Guide for replacing the printer's belt unit, including safety precautions.

Removing the Belt Unit

Procedure to remove the belt unit from the printer.

Installing a Belt Unit

Steps to install a new belt unit into the printer.

Replacing the Transfer Roller

Instructions for replacing the printer's transfer roller.

Removing the Transfer Roller

Procedure to remove the transfer roller from the printer.

Installing a Transfer Roller

Steps to install a new transfer roller into the printer.

Replacing the Stapler Cartridge

Guide for replacing the stapler cartridge in the output expander.

Removing the Stapler Cartridge

Installing a Stapler Cartridge

Replacing the Waste Toner Box

Instructions for replacing the waste toner box, including safety precautions.

Removing a Waste Toner Box

Procedure to remove the waste toner box from the printer.

Installing a Waste Toner Box

Steps to install a new waste toner box into the printer.

Cleaning Inside the Printer

Cleaning the Conductivity Temperature Depth (CTD) Sensor

Adjusting Color Registration

Calibrating printer colors for optimal output quality.

Clearing Jams

Avoiding Jams

Tips and best practices to prevent paper jams.

Clearing Paper Jams From the MPF

Steps to clear paper jams from the multipurpose feeder (MPF).

Clearing Paper Jams From the Standard Tray

Steps to clear paper jams from the standard paper tray.

Clearing Paper Jams From the Fuser

Procedure to clear paper jams from the fuser area safely.

Clearing Paper Jams From the Duplexer

Steps to clear paper jams from the duplexing unit.

Clearing Paper Jams From the Optional Feeder

Clearing Paper Jams From the Output Expander

Clearing Paper Jams From H Transport Unit

Clearing Staple Jams From the Output Expander

Troubleshooting

Basic Printer Problems

Common issues and initial troubleshooting steps for printer startup.

Display Problems

Printing Problems

Solutions for jobs not printing or printing with incorrect characters.

Print Quality Problems

Addressing issues like light output, toner smears, blank pages, and streaks.

Jam/Alignment Problems

Troubleshooting paper jams and print alignment issues.

Problems with Installed Optional Accessories

Contacting Service

Information on how to contact Dell support for printer service.