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Dell S3840cdn User Manual

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Dell™ Color Smart Printer | S3840cdn
User's Guide
Regulatory Model: S3840cdn

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Dell S3840cdn Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDell
ModelS3840cdn
CategoryPrinter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Before Beginning

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

About the Printer

Setting Up the Printer (Printer Setup)

Connecting and Setting Up Your Printer

Guides on connecting the printer to a computer or network.

Setting the IP Address

Installing Printer Drivers on Windows® Computers

Installing Printer Drivers on Macintosh Computers

Installing Printer Drivers on Linux Computers (CUPS)

Using Your Printer

Device

Connectivity

Jobs

USB

Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool

App Platform Settings

Wi-Fi

Security Settings

Wi-Fi Direct

Mobile Printing

AirPrint

Allows printing through a network with iOS or OS X devices.

Google Cloud Print™

Use Google Cloud Print service to print from Google Chrome browser.

Protocols

LDAP

SMB

SMTP

SNMP

Permissions

User Accounts

Network

Authentication Settings

Accounting

Roles

Printing Permissions

System

Power Saver

Certificates

SSL/TLS Settings

PDL Settings

Print Media Guidelines

Recommended Print Media

Provides recommendations for print media for best quality and feed reliability.

Loading Print Media

Loading Print Media in Tray 1 and the Optional 550-Sheet Feeder

Step-by-step guide for loading print media into Tray 1 and the optional feeder.

Loading Print Media in the Bypass Tray

Instructions for loading print media into the bypass tray.

Printing

Sending a Job to Print

Instructions on how to send a print job from an application using the printer driver.

Duplex Printing

Explains how to print on both sides of a sheet of paper.

Using Stored Print

Print From USB

Printing With Wi-Fi Direct

Setting Up Wi-Fi Direct

Steps to set up Wi-Fi Direct settings from the printer's operator panel.

Registering the Printer to the Google Cloud Print™

Mopria™ Print Service

Know Your Printer

User Authentication and Accounting

Manages user authentication and accounting settings for the printer.

Types of Authentication

Describes types of authentication available on the machine.

ColorTrack

Performs account administration using user and account information registered on the machine.

Log In/Log Out from the Printer

Procedures for logging in and out from the printer's control panel and web tool.

Creating and Editing User Accounts

Allows adding new user accounts and editing existing ones via the web tool.

Screen Customization

Encryption and Digital Signature Settings

Configuration of HTTP Communications Encryption

Describes settings to encrypt HTTP communications.

Configuration of Wireless LAN WPA-Enterprise (EAP-TLS)

Configures WPA-Enterprise settings using EAP-TLS authentication.

Understanding Printer Messages

Specifications

Environment

Wireless Connection Specifications

Maintaining Your Printer

Determining the Status of Supplies

Checks remaining toner levels and sets up email alerts for low supplies.

Removing the Toner Cartridge

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the toner cartridge.

Installing a Toner Cartridge

Instructions for unpacking and installing a new toner cartridge.

Replacing the Drum Cartridges

Procedure for replacing all drum cartridges (yellow, magenta, cyan, and black).

Removing the Drum Cartridges

Instructions for removing drum cartridges and the waste toner box.

Replacing the Waste Toner Box

Procedure for removing and replacing the waste toner box.

Adjusting Color Registration

Adjusts color registration in Device > Support > Color Registration.

Removing Options

Removing the Optional 550-Sheet Feeder

Instructions for removing the optional 550-sheet feeder (Tray 2).

Removing the Optional Wireless Adapter

Steps for removing the optional wireless adapter from the printer.

Removing the Optional Caster Cabinet

Instructions for removing the optional caster cabinet.

Troubleshooting

Clearing Jams

Provides guidance on avoiding and clearing paper jams in the printer.

Identifying the Location of Paper Jams

Illustrates where paper jams may occur along the print media path.

Clearing Paper Jams From the Bypass Tray

Instructions for clearing paper jams from the bypass tray.

Clearing Paper Jams From Tray 1

Steps for clearing paper jams from Tray 1.

Clearing Paper Jams From Inside the Rear Cover

Instructions for clearing paper jams from inside the rear cover.

Clearing Paper Jams From the Optional 550-Sheet Feeder

Steps for clearing paper jams from the optional 550-sheet feeder.

Basic Printer Problems

Basic troubleshooting steps for common printer issues.

Printing Problems

Troubleshooting steps for various printing issues.

The output is too light

Troubleshooting steps for when the printer output is too light.

Toner smears or print comes off

Troubleshooting steps for toner smears or print coming off.

Random spots/Blurred images

Troubleshooting steps for random spots or blurred images in the output.

The entire output is blank

Troubleshooting steps for when the entire output is blank.

Dark or colored streaks appear on the output

Troubleshooting steps for dark or colored streaks on the printed output.

Part of the entire output is black or a color (CMY) is missing

Troubleshooting steps for missing black or color (CMY) parts in the output.

Vertical voids or lighter areas

Troubleshooting steps for vertical voids or lighter areas in the output.

Ghosting

Troubleshooting steps for ghosting issues in the print output.

Fog (background)

Troubleshooting steps for fog or background issues in the print output.

Jagged characters

Troubleshooting steps for jagged characters in the print output.

Banding

Troubleshooting steps for banding issues in the print output.

Wrinkled/Stained paper

Troubleshooting steps for wrinkled or stained paper in the output.

Damage on the leading edge of paper

Troubleshooting steps for damage on the leading edge of paper.

The top and side margins are incorrect

Troubleshooting steps for incorrect top and side margins.

Color registration is out of alignment

Troubleshooting steps for color registration being out of alignment.

Images are skewed

Troubleshooting steps for skewed images in the output.

Tray 1/Optional 550-Sheet Feeder Misfeed Jam

Troubleshooting steps for misfeed jams in Tray 1 or the optional 550-sheet feeder.

Bypass Tray Misfeed Jam

Troubleshooting steps for misfeed jams in the bypass tray.

Tray 1/Optional 550-Sheet Feeder Multi-feed Jam

Troubleshooting steps for multi-feed jams in Tray 1 or the optional 550-sheet feeder.

Noise

Digital Certificate Problems

Network-related Problems

Problems With Installed Optional Accessory

Wi-Fi Direct Problems

Contacting Service

Dell™ Technical Support Policy

Warranty and Return Policy

Contacting Dell

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