Dell 2230d - Manual

1 Front door release button 2 Paper stop 3 Standard exit bin 4 Printer control panel 5 System board door 6 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 7 Optional 550-sheet drawer (Tray 2) 8 Manual feeder door 9 Front door Understanding the printer control panel The printer control panel features six lights and...

Item 1 Error light 2 Jam light 3 Load paper light 4 Toner light 5 Ready light 6 Continue button 7 Stop button Attaching cables 1 Connect the printer to a computer using USB or parallel cable. 2 Connect the power cord to the printer first and then to a wall outlet. Learning about the printer 14

Understanding the printer menus A number of menus are available to make it easy for you to change the printer settings. You may print a menus listby printing the menu settings page. From a printer connected by USB or parallel cable, access the menus by usingthe Local Printer Settings Utility for Mic...

Menu item Description Set Type menu for Manual Paper Plain Paper Card StockTransparency Bond Letterhead PreprintedColored Paper Light Paper Heavy Paper Rough/CottonCustom Type <x> Lets you specify the type of paper being manually loaded Note: Plain Paper is the factory default setting. Set Typ...

Menu item Description Select Texture Smooth NormalRough After you select a setting for Select Type, the Select Texture feature lets youset the texture for that type of media. Notes: • Normal is the factory default setting for most items. • Rough is the factory default setting for Bond. • When Rough ...

Paper Loading menu Menu item Description Select Type Recycled Loading Bond LoadingLetterhead loading Preprinted Loading Colored LoadingLight Loading Heavy Loading Custom Loading Specifies the paper type Note: After you select the type of paper, the Set Loading menu appears. Set Loading • Duplex • Of...

Universal Setup menu These menu items are used to specify the height, width, and feed direction of the Universal Paper Size. The UniversalPaper Size is a user-defined paper size. It is listed with the other paper size settings and includes similar options, suchas support for duplex printing and prin...

USB menu Menu item Description PCL SmartSwitch On Off Sets the printer to automatically switch to PCL emulation when a print job receivedthrough a USB port requires it, regardless of the default printer language Notes: • On is the factory default setting. • When the Off setting is used, the printer ...

Parallel menu Menu item Description PCL SmartSwitch On Off Sets the printer to automatically switch to PCL emulation when a print job receivedthrough a parallel port requires it, regardless of the default printer language Notes: • On is the factory default setting. • When the Off setting is used, th...

Menu item Description Protocol Standard Fastbytes Specifies the parallel port protocol Notes: • Fastbytes is the factory default setting. It provides compatibility with mostexisting parallel ports and is the recommended setting. • The Standard setting tries to resolve parallel port communication pro...

Menu item Description Print Recovery Page Protect OnOff Lets the printer successfully print a page that may not have printedotherwise Notes: • Off is the factory default setting. Off prints a partial page whenthere is not enough memory to print the whole page. • On sets the printer to process the wh...

Menu item Description Resource Save On Off Specifies how the printer handles temporary downloads, such asfonts and macros stored in RAM, when the printer receives a jobthat requires more memory than is available Notes: • Off is the factory default setting. Off sets the printer to retainthe downloads...

Menu item Description N-up Border None Solid Prints a border around each page image when using N-up (pages-sides) Note: None is the factory default setting. Quality menu Menu item Description Print Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi1200 dpi 1200 IQ 2400 IQ Specifies the printed output resolution Note: 600 d...

PostScript menu Menu item Description Print PS Error On Off Prints a page containing the PostScript error Note: Off is the factory default setting. Font Priority ResidentFlash/Disk Establishes the font search order Notes: • Resident is the factory default setting. • A formatted flash memory option c...

Menu item Description Tray Renumber Assign MP Feeder OffNone 0–199 Assign Tray <x> OffNone 0–199 Assign Manual Paper OffNone 0–199 Assign Man Env OffNone 0–199 Configures the printer to work with printer software or programs that usedifferent source assignments for trays, drawers, and feeders ...

Additional printer setup Installing internal options Accessing the system board to install internal options CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: When accessing the system board, turn the printer off, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing. If you have other devices attached to the pr...

Installing a memory card CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from thewall outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices atta...

In Windows ® XP and 2000 : a Click Start Œ Control Panel . b Double-click Printers and Other Hardware . c Double-click Printers and Faxes . 11 Right-click the Dell 2230d Laser Printer icon. 12 Click Properties . 13 Click Install Options . Note: Memory cards designed for other printers may not work w...

Printing the printer settings configuration sheet The printer settings configuration sheet shows the current configuration settings. It also provides instructions onhow to navigate through the configuration menus to select and save new settings. To print the printer settingsconfiguration sheet: 1 Tu...

Interpreting the printer control panel lights Understanding the printer control panel light sequences Understanding the primary light sequences Printer control panel Lights and buttons 1 Error 2 Jam 3 Load paper 4 Toner 5 Ready 6 Continue 7 Stop The printer control panel features six lights and two ...

Light sequence What you can do Paper jam - On - On Press twice quickly to see the secondary paper jam code. For moreinformation, see “Understanding thesecondary paper jam light sequences” onpage 50. Understanding the secondary error light sequences When the and lights are on simultaneously, press tw...

Light sequences What you can do Replace missing or defective cartridge - On - Blinking - On Replace the toner cartridge. Formore information, see “Replacingthe toner cartridge” on page 89. Cartridge part number not supported by device - On - On - On Remove the toner cartridge andreplace it with a su...

Loading paper and specialty media This section explains how to load the 250- and 550-sheet trays, and the manual feeder. It also includes informationabout setting the paper size and paper type. Setting the paper size and paper type Ensure that the settings for the trays reflect the size and type of ...

7 Insert the tray. 8 If a different type of paper was loaded than the type previously loaded in the tray, change the Paper Type setting.For more information, see “Setting the paper size and paper type” on page 55. Note: The difference between the standard 250-sheet tray and the optional 250- and 550...

3 Insert the tray. Using the manual feeder The manual feeder is located inside the manual feeder door of the printer and can feed only one sheet of paper at atime. You can use the manual feeder to quickly print on paper types or sizes that are not currently loaded in the tray. 1 Open the manual feed...

2 When the light is lit, load the paper faceup into the center of the manual feeder. Notes: • Load letterhead faceup, with the top of the sheet entering first. • Load envelopes with the flap side down and with the stamp area as shown. 3 Feed paper into the manual feeder only to the point where its l...

To open the paper stop, pull it so it flips forward. Notes: • Do not leave the paper stop in the open position if you are printing on transparencies. Doing so may causecreases in the transparencies. • When moving the printer to another location, make sure the paper stop is closed. Linking and unlink...

Paper and specialty media guide Paper guidelines Paper capacities The capacities of the trays and the manual feeder are based on 75 g/m 2 (20 lb) paper. Load up to Notes Tray 1 250 sheets of paper 150 sheets of A6-size paper50 paper labels 50 transparencies Vinyl, pharmacy, or dual-sided labels are ...

Curl Curl is the tendency for paper to curl at its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl can occurafter the paper passes through the printer, where it is exposed to high temperatures. Storing paper unwrapped inhot, humid, cold, or dry conditions, even in the trays, can contrib...

Selecting paper Using appropriate paper prevents jams and helps ensure trouble-free printing. To help avoid jams and poor print quality: • Always use new, undamaged paper. • Before loading paper, know the recommended print side of the paper. This information is usually indicated onthe paper package....

Storing paper Use these paper storage guidelines to help avoid jams and uneven print quality: • For best results, store paper where the temperature is 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 40%. Most labelmanufacturers recommend printing in a temperature range of 18 to 24°C (65 to 75°F) with relat...

Paper sizes supported by the printer Paper size Dimensions Standard250-sheet tray Optional 250-or 550-sheettray Manual feeder Duplex path A4 210 x 297 mm(8.3 x 11.7 in.) A5 148 x 210 mm(5.8 x 8.3 in.) X A6 1 105 x 148 mm(4.1 x 5.8 in.) X X Executive 184 x 267 mm(7.3 x 10.5 in.) X Folio 216 x 330 mm(...

Setting up for local printing Windows ® Some Windows operating systems may already include a printer driver that is compatible with the printer. Note: Installing custom drivers do not replace the system driver. A separate printer object is created and appears in the Printers folder. Operating System...

c Double-click Printers and Faxes . In Windows XP (Classic Start menu) : Click Start ΠSettings ΠPrinters and Faxes . In Windows Vista (Classic Start menu) and all other Windows versions : Click Start ΠSettings ΠPrinters . 3 Double-click Add Printer . The Add Printer Wizard opens. 4 Click Next . ...

Macintosh ® Macintosh OS 9 or later is required for USB printing. In order to print to a USB printer, create a Desktop Printer icon(Mac OS 9), or add the printer in Print Center or Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X). Mac OS X: Adding the Printer in Print Center or Printer Setup Utility 1 Install suppo...

5 Select the printer, and then click OK . The printer appears in the Printer (USB) window. 6 In the PostScript Printer Description (PPD) File section, click Auto Setup . Ensure that the printer PPD matches the printer model. 7 Click Create . 8 Click Save . 9 Enter a name for the printer, and then cl...

Software Overview Use the Drivers and Utilities CD that came with your printer to install a combination of software applications, depending on your operating system. Note: If you purchased your printer and computer separately, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD to install these software appli...

• PostScript • Parallel • USB Paper Finishing Quality Setup • Paper Source • Paper Size • Paper Type • Custom Types • Substitute Size • Paper Texture • Paper Weight • Duplex Binding • Copies • Blank Pages • Collation • Separator Sheets • Separator Source • Multipage (pages/side) • Multipage Ordering...

3 From the Add Printer dialog box, choose one of the following: • If you are using a USB connection, make sure the USB cable is connected to the computer and printer, andthen do the following: a Click Add a local printer . b From the Use an existing port: drop-down menu, select Virtual printer port ...

Printing This chapter covers printing, printer reports, and job cancelation. Selection and handling of paper and specialtymedia can affect how reliably documents print. For more information, see “Avoiding jams” on page 97 and “Storingpaper” on page 67. Printing a document 1 Load paper into a tray or...

b Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog: 1 With a document open, choose File > Print . 2 Select a Paper Source option, and then choose the tray loaded with the appropriate paper. 3 Click Print . Printing on both sides of the paper If you want to print two-sided pages for every prin...

Printing specialty documents Tips on using letterhead Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. Use the following table to determine which direction toload the letterhead: Source or process Print side and paper orientation • Standard 250-sheet tray • Optional 250-sheet tray • Option...

Source or process Print side and paper orientation Manual feeder (duplex printing) Preprinted letterhead design is placed facedown. The top edge of the sheet with thelogo should enter the manual feeder last. Note: Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the chosen preprinted lette...

Printing a booklet 1 Click the Page Layout tab. 2 Click More Page Layout Options . 3 Click Booklet . 4 Click OK . Notes: • The booklet feature automatically enables 2-sided printing with short-edge control, so any 2-sided printingoptions must be set before selecting the booklet function. After Bookl...

- On - On - On - On 5 Press and release until you see the light sequence for print quality test pages, as indicated on the printer settings configuration page. 6 Press and hold until all the lights cycle. After a few minutes, the print quality test pages print. The pages include: • An information pa...

From the Windows taskbar: When you send a job to print, a small printer icon appears in the right corner of the taskbar. 1 Double-click the printer icon. A list of print jobs appears in the printer window. 2 Select a job to cancel. 3 From the keyboard, press Delete . For Macintosh users In Mac OS X ...

Maintaining the printer Periodically, certain tasks are required to maintain optimum print quality. Ordering supplies Printer attached locally to a computer 1 In Windows Vista® (default Start menu): a Click Œ Programs . b Click Dell Printers . c Click Dell 2230d Laser Printer . In Windows® XP and 20...

• High humidity above 80% • Salty air • Corrosive gases • Heavy dust Conserving supplies Conserving supplies using the printer menus There are some settings you can change in the printer menus that will help you conserve toner and paper. If the printer is connected to the computer by a USB or parall...

3 Reinsert the cartridge, and continue printing. Note: Repeat this procedure multiple times until the print remains faded, and then replace the cartridge. Replacing supplies Replacing the toner cartridge Light sequence Toner is low - On - On When the “Toner is low” light sequence appears or when you...

Replacing the photoconductor kit The printer notifies you when the photoconductor kit reaches a page maximum. The printer does this by displayingthe “Photoconductor life warning” light sequence or the “Replace photoconductor” light sequence. Light sequences Photoconductor life warning - Blinking - O...

Moving the printer Before moving the printer CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury or printer damage: • Turn the printer off using the power switch, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. • Disconnect all cords and cables from the printer before mov...

Setting the printer up in a new location When the printer is set up, allow clearance around it as shown. 1 300 mm (12.0 in.) 2 300 mm (12.0 in.) 3 200 mm (8.0 in.) 4 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) 5 300 mm (12.0 in.) Shipping the printer When shipping the printer, use the original packaging or call the place of ...

Administrative support Adjusting Power Saver Increase or decrease the number of minutes before the printer enters Power Saver mode. If your printer is connected to a computer by a USB or parallel cable, use the Local Printer Settings Utility for Windowsor Printer Settings for Macintosh. 1 Click Setu...

Clearing jams Avoiding jams The following hints can help you avoid jams: • Use only recommended paper or specialty media. For more information, see “Paper and specialty media guide”on page 64. • Do not load too much paper. Make sure the stack height does not exceed the indicated maximum height. • Do...

Accessing jam areas Open doors and remove trays to access jam areas. The following illustration shows possible jam areas: Access point Description 1 Push button to open the front door. Inside this door is the unit housing the toner cartridge andphotoconductor kit. 2 Standard exit bin 3 Front door 4 ...

251.yy Paper jam - On - On - On - On Remove the jam from the manual feeder. Clearing jams behind the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge 1 Push the release button, and then lower the front door. Clearing jams 102

Clearing jams from Tray 2 To see whether paper is jammed in or behind Tray 2: 1 Remove Tray 2. 2 Remove the jammed paper. Clearing jams 106

3 Insert the tray. 4 Press to continue printing. Clearing jams in the manual feeder Paper jammed in the manual feeder can usually be grasped and pulled straight out. If the jam cannot be removedthis way, check for jammed paper behind the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. For more informat...

Clearing jams behind the rear door If the paper is exiting the printer, pull the paper out. If the paper is not exiting the printer: 1 Push the release button, and then lower the front door. 2 Pull open the rear door. The paper may be jammed with one end caught in the standard exit bin. CAUTION—HOT ...

Troubleshooting Solving basic printer problems If there are basic printer problems, or the printer is unresponsive, ensure the following: • The power cord is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet. • The electrical outlet is not turned off by any switch or breaker. • The ...

Multiple-language PDFs do not print The documents contain unavailable fonts. 1 Open the document you want to print in Adobe Acrobat. 2 Click the printer icon. The Print dialog appears. 3 Select Print as image . 4 Click OK . Job takes longer than expected to print The job is too complex. Reduce the c...

Make sure the printer is not in Hex Trace mode. If the “Hex Trace mode” light sequence appears, you must exit HexTrace mode before you can print your job. To exit Hex Trace mode, turn the printer off and back on. Tray linking does not work Make sure to do all of the following: • Load both Tray 1 and...

C HECK TO SEE IF THE OPTION IS CONNECTED TO THE PRINTER 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Unplug the printer. 3 Check the connection between the option and the printer. M AKE SURE THE OPTION IS INSTALLED Print a menu settings page and check to see if the option is listed in the Installed Options list. If th...

F LEX , FAN , AND STRAIGHTEN THE PAPER BEFORE LOADING IT IN THE TRAY E NSURE THAT THERE IS NOT TOO MUCH PAPER IN THE TRAY The stack of paper you load must not exceed the maximum stack height indicated in the tray. C HECK THE GUIDES Move the guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper s...

4 Close the front door. The light sequence that represents the Home menu appears. - On - On - On - On 5 Press and release until you see the light sequence for print quality test pages, as indicated on the printer settings configuration sheet. 6 Press and hold until all lights cycle. After a few minu...

Characters have jagged or uneven edges If you are using downloaded fonts, verify that the fonts are supported by the printer, the host computer, and thesoftware program. Clipped images Try one or more of the following: C HECK THE PAPER GUIDES Move the guides in the tray to the correct positions for ...

Toner rubs off Try one or more of the following: C HECK THE P APER T YPE SETTING Ensure that the Paper Type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray. C HECK THE P APER T EXTURE SETTING Ensure that the Paper Texture setting matches the paper loaded in the tray. Toner specks Try one or more of the...

Streaked horizontal lines Try one or more of the following: T HE TONER MAY SMEAR WHEN PAPER IS FED FROM A SPECIFIC SOURCE From Print Properties, the print dialog, or the printer control panel, select another tray or feeder to feed the paperfor the job. T HE TONER CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace t...

T HE TONER CARTRIDGE IS DEFECTIVE Replace the toner cartridge. For more information, see “Replacing the toner cartridge” on page 89. E NSURE THAT THE PAPER PATH IS CLEAR Paper could be caught between the photoconductor kit and the fuser. Check the paper path around the fuser area. Warning—Potential ...

Appendix Dell Technical Support Policy Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in thetroubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the Operating System, application software and hardwaredrivers to the original default configuration a...

Warranty and Return Policy Dell Inc. (“Dell”) manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to newin accordance with industry-standard practices. For information about the Dell warranty for your printer, refer to the Product Information Guide . Appendix 125

Index Numerics 202 paper jams, clearing behind the rear door 108 235 paper jams, clearing from standard exit bin 104 250-sheet drawer installing 36 251 paper jams, clearing from manual feeder 107 2-sided printing 80550-sheet drawer installing 36 A additional printer software installing in Windows 71...