Dell 5210n Mono Laser Printer User Manual

About Your Printer
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Identifying Your Printer
Understanding the Operator Panel
Using the Operator Panel Menus
Identifying Your Printer
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The printer is available in two base models. The following table indicates some of the differences between the models.
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Configured Models
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The following illustrations show a standard network and fully configured printer. If you attach print media handling options to the printer, it may look more like
the fully configured model.
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Items denoted with an asterisk (*) are options. For more information about installing input options, see Installing and Removing Options or the instructions
that came with the option.
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To purchase any of the options below, go to www.dell.com or contact your Dell Sales Representative.
Standard Network
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Fully Configured
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5210n
5310n
Input capacity
600 sheets
(500-sheet tray + 100-sheet multipurpose feeder)
600 sheets
(500-sheet tray + 100-sheet multipurpose feeder)
Output capacity
250 sheets
250 sheets
Standard memory
64MB
128MB
Maximum memory capacity
576MB
640MB
NOTE: The printer model number is shown on the operator panel.
Number:
Part:
1
Standard output bin (250 sheets)
2
Operator panel
3
Multipurpose feeder (100 sheets)
4
Standard tray (500 sheets)

Dell 5210n Mono Laser Printer Specifications

General

Print Technology	Laser
Print Resolution	1200 x 1200 dpi
Max Resolution (BW)	1200 x 1200 dpi
First Print Out Time (Black)	8.5 seconds
Output Capacity	150 sheets
Connectivity	USB 2.0, Ethernet
Paper Handling	250-sheet input tray
Weight	30.9 lbs
Duplex Printing	Automatic
Max Paper Size	Legal
USB	Yes
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, Mac, Linux

Summary

Using the Operator Panel Menus

Paper Menu

Network/Ports

Clearing Jams

Identifying Jams

Explains the jam messages displayed on the operator panel and shows the print media path.

200 and 201 Paper Jam Remove Cartridge

Provides step-by-step instructions for clearing jams that require print cartridge removal.

Installing Drivers for Local Printing

Installing the Printer Software

Step-by-step guide for installing printer software on a local computer.

Understanding the Operator Panel Messages

Message

Lists all printer messages, explaining their meaning and required actions.

Installing Drivers for Network Printing

Printing a Network Setup Page

Assigning a Printer IP Address

Manually assigns an IP address to the printer using the operator panel.

Printing

Sending a Job to Print

Explains how to send print jobs from applications using the printer driver.

Canceling a Print Job

Describes methods for canceling print jobs from the operator panel or computer.

Printing Confidential and Held Jobs

Troubleshooting

Checking an Unresponsive Printer

Solving Printing Problems

Solving Print Quality Problems

Offers solutions for common print quality issues like light print, smears, and streaks.

Installing the Optional Wireless Card

Minimum Requirements for Setup

Installing the Optional Wireless Card

Configuring the Optional Wireless Card (Windows)

Using the Wireless Setup Utility

Advanced Mode