Page 3 - Finding Information; Finding Information About the Printer
Finding Information Finding Information About the Printer What are you looking for? Find it here How to set up my printer Setting Up Your Printer poster How to print How to care for and maintain my printer How to contact Dell™ Owner's Manual Safety information for preparing to operate my printer Reg...
Page 5 - Printing; Printing Documents
Printing Printing Documents Printing on Envelopes Printing Using the Multipurpose Feeder Printing on Letterhead Printing a Two-Sided Document (Duplex Printing) Printing a Poster Printing Multiple Page Images on One Page (N-Up Printing) Printing on Transparencies Printing a Booklet Canceling a Print ...
Page 8 - Printing on Letterhead
The Printing Preferences dialog box opens. 4. Click the Paper tab. 5. Select Envelope from the Paper Type drop-down list. 6. Make any necessary changes to your document. 7. Click OK . 8. Click OK on the Print window to send the job to print. Printing on Letterhead 1. Ensure that the letterhead is pr...
Page 10 - Canceling a Print Job; From the Printer Operator Panel
Canceling a Print Job From the Printer Operator Panel Press the Cancel button twice to stop the current print job. From Your Computer 1. In Windows Vista (default Start menu): a. Click ® Control Panel . b. Click Hardware and Sound . c. Click Printers . In Windows ® XP (default Start menu): a. Click ...
Page 11 - About Your Printer; Understanding Printer Parts
About Your Printer Understanding Printer Parts Understanding the Operator Panel Choosing the Right Cable Understanding Printer Parts Part Description 1 Front exit Slot from where the paper exits the printer. 2 Output bin extender Support for the paper as it exits the printer. 3 Multipurpose feeder c...
Page 13 - Understanding the Operator Panel
Understanding the Operator Panel The operator panel contains: Power indicator light Two-line LCD display Six buttons 21 Locking device Security lock that provides physical security to your printer. 22 Rear exit Door allows print jobs to exit the printer flat, such as those printed on transparencies ...
Page 14 - Choosing the Right Cable
Choosing the Right Cable Your printer interconnection cable must meet the following requirements: Connection Cable certification USB USB 2.0 Parallel IEEE-1284 10/100/1000 Ethernet CAT-5E
Page 15 - Maintaining Your Printer; Ordering Supplies; Printer Attached to a Network
Maintaining Your Printer Ordering Supplies Storing Supplies Replacing Supplies Cleaning Your Printer Dell™ toner cartridges are available only through Dell. You can order more toner online at www.dell.com/supplies . Ordering Supplies Printer Attached to a Network 1. Type your printer IP address in y...
Page 16 - Storing Supplies; Storing Print Media; Replacing Supplies; Replacing the Imaging Drum
Storing Supplies Storing Print Media Use the following guidelines for proper print media storage. These help avoid paper feeding problems and uneven print quality. For best results, store print media in an environment where the temperature is approximately 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 40...
Page 18 - Replacing the Toner Cartridge
7. Install the toner cartridge assembly into the new imaging drum kit by aligning the white rollers on the toner cartridge with the white arrows on the tracks of the imaging drum kit and pushing the toner cartridge in as far as it will go. The cartridge clicks into place when correctly installed. 8....
Page 20 - Cleaning Your Printer; Cleaning the Printhead Lens
7. Close the front cover. Cleaning Your Printer Cleaning the Printhead Lens 1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables to the printer before proceeding. 2. Open the front cover by pressing the button on the right side of the printer and lowering ...
Page 21 - Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer
4. Locate the glass printhead lens, which is located within the recessed area in the top of the printer. 5. Gently wipe the printhead lens with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth. 6. Install the imaging drum kit with the toner cartridge by aligning the blue arrow guides of the imaging drum kit with the b...
Page 22 - Operator Panel Menus; Menu List
Operator Panel Menus Menu List Paper Menu Reports Network/Ports Settings Menu List 1. From the menu list, use the Arrow buttons to scroll the main menu. 2. Press the Select button . 3. Press the Right Arrow button until the heading you want appears on the display, and then press the Select button . ...
Page 24 - Paper Mode Main Menu
1. From the menu list, use the Arrow buttons to scroll the Paper menu. 2. Press the Select button . 3. Press the Right Arrow button until the heading you want appears on the display, and then press the Select button . 4. Use the Arrow buttons to scroll through the available menu items. 5. When the s...
Page 27 - Paper Texture
*Factory default setting Custom Type <x> (where x represents 1–6) Duplex Size Identify the size of print media loaded for integrated duplex printing. A4* Folio Duplex Type Identify the type of print media loaded for integrated duplex printing. Plain* Recycled Bond Letterhead Preprinted Colored...
Page 28 - Paper Weight; Paper Loading
*Factory default setting Rough/Cotton Recycled Custom Type <x> (where x represents 1–6) Paper Weight From this menu: You can: *Factory default setting Plain Card Stock Transparency Labels Bond Letterhead Preprinted Colored Paper Envelope Rough Envelope Light Paper Heavy Paper Rough/Cotton Recy...
Page 29 - Reports
Reports Universal Setup From this menu: You can: *Factory default setting Units of Measure Specify the height, width, and feed direction of the Universal Paper Size. Inches* (US) Millimeters* (non-US) Portrait Width Set the portrait width of the universal media. 3–48 inches 76–1219 mm NOTE: If the w...
Page 33 - Parallel Mode
* Factory default setting On* Off PS SmartSwitch Set the printer to automatically switch to PostScript emulation when a print job requires it, regardless of the default printer language. On* Off NPA Mode Send print jobs to the printer and query printer status information at the same time. Off On Aut...
Page 34 - Parallel Mode Main Menu
Use the Parallel menu to change printer settings on jobs sent through a parallel port. 1. From the menu list, use the Arrow buttons to scroll the Parallel menu. 2. Press the Select button . 3. Press the Right Arrow button until the heading you want appears on the display, and then press the Select b...
Page 35 - Settings; General Settings Mode
Settings * Factory default setting Standard Fastbytes* Honor Init Determine whether the printer honors hardware initialization requests from the computer. The computer requests initialization by activating the INIT signal on the parallel interface. Many personal computers activate the INIT signal ea...
Page 39 - Finishing Mode Main Menu
The finishing menu specifies the default finishing for all print jobs. 1. From the menu list, use the Arrow buttons to scroll to the Finishing menu. 2. Press the Select button . 3. Press the Right Arrow button until the heading you want appears on the display, and then press the Select button . 4. U...
Page 40 - Quality Mode
* Factory default setting On—Prints the entire job the number of times specified by the Copies menu item. For example, if you set Copies to 2 and send three pages to print, the printer prints page 1, page 2, page 3, page 1, page 2, page 3. Off*—Prints each page of a job the number of times specified...
Page 41 - Quality Mode Main Menu
1. From the menu list, use the Arrow buttons to scroll to the Quality menu. 2. Press the Select button . 3. Press the Right Arrow button until the heading you want appears on the display, and then press the Select button . 4. Use the Arrow buttons to scroll through the available menu items. 5. When ...
Page 46 - Administrative Support; Using the Embedded Web Server
Administrative Support Using the Embedded Web Server Locking the Operator Panel Menus Using the Embedded Web Server Creating an Administrative Password Using the Embedded Web Server If the printer is installed on a network, the Embedded Web Server is available for a range of functions: Configuring p...
Page 47 - Creating an Administrative Password
5. Click Submit to save the PIN. To change the PIN, click Reset Form . Creating an Administrative Password Creating an administrative password allows a system support person to password-protect printer settings. To prevent a user from changing a printer setting, the operator panel should be locked a...
Page 48 - Installing Optional Hardware; Installing the 550-Sheet Optional Drawer
Installing Optional Hardware Installing the 550-Sheet Optional Drawer Installing an Optional Memory Card Installing the 550-Sheet Optional Drawer An optional drawer attaches under the printer. A drawer consists of two parts: a tray and a support unit. Your printer supports one optional drawer that h...
Page 49 - Installing an Optional Memory Card
a. Click Start ® Control Panel . b. Double -click Printers and Other Hardware . c. Double -click Printers and Faxes . 7. Right-click the Dell 2330d/2330dn Laser Printer icon. 8. Click Properties . 9. Click Install Options . 10. Click Ask Printer . 11. Click OK . 12. Click OK , and then close the Pri...
Page 51 - Troubleshooting Your Printer; Printer Issues and Solutions
Troubleshooting Your Printer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Dell 2330d/2330dn Laser Printer Issues and Solutions Paper Problems Setup Problems Printing Problems Error Messages Print Quality Problems General Guidelines for Selecting or Loading Print Media Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Mac OS ®...
Page 52 - Setup Problems; Computer Problems
See Loading the 250-Sheet and 550-Sheet Paper Trays . How do I install the Dell 2330d/2330dn Laser Printer driver through network for Windows? See Setting up for Network Printing . How do I reset the imaging drum counter? To reset the counter, see the instruction sheet that shipped with the new imag...
Page 54 - Printer Problems
1. In Windows Vista : a. Click ® Control Panel . b. Click Hardware and Sound . c. Click Printers . In Windows XP , click Start ® Control Panel ® Printers and Other Hardware ® Printers and Faxes . In Windows 2000 , click Start ® Settings ® Printers . 2. Check for multiple objects for your printer. 3....
Page 55 - Error Messages; Close Door
Error Messages Close Door The printer front cover is open. Close the front door of the printer. Install Tray <x> or Cancel Print Job The printer is requesting that a specified device be installed so it can print a job. Insert the specified tray or press the Cancel button to cancel the print jo...
Page 57 - 7 Insufficient Memory to Collate Job
If the toner cartridge is not installed, install it. If the toner cartridge is installed, remove it and install a new toner cartridge. 31 Defective Toner Cartridge Remove and install a new toner cartridge. 32 Unsupported Toner Cartridge Remove the specified toner cartridge, and then install a suppor...
Page 59 - 6 Standard USB Port Disabled; 8 Too Many Flash Options
The printer discards any data received through the parallel port. To ignore the message and continue printing, press the Back button . The current job may not print correctly. To cancel the print job, press the Cancel button . Ensure that the Parallel Buffer menu item is not set to Disabled. For mor...
Page 60 - 4 Imaging Drum Life Warning/PC Unit Life Warning; 4 Replace Imaging Drum/Replace PC Unit
To cancel the print job, press the Cancel button . 84 Imaging Drum Life Warning/PC Unit Life Warning NOTE: You receive the imaging drum life warning only if you have the Toner Alarm set to On. To ignore the message and continue printing, press the Back button . The current job may not print correctl...
Page 64 - 31 Paper Jam — Check Duplex
8. Close the front cover. 9. Turn the printer back on. 10. Send the print job to the printer again. 202 Paper Jam There is a paper jam at the printer exit sensor. 1. Turn the printer off before checking the printer. 2. Open the rear exit. 3. Remove the jammed paper. 4. Close the rear exit. 5. Turn t...
Page 65 - 33 Paper Jam — Check Duplex
3. Remove the jammed paper. 4. Close the rear exit. 5. Turn the printer back on. 6. Send the print job to the printer again. 233 Paper Jam — Check Duplex There is a paper jam in the front of the duplex unit. 1. Turn the printer off before checking the printer. 2. Remove Tray 1. 3. Remove the jammed ...
Page 66 - 34 Paper Jam — Check Duplex
4. Replace Tray 1. 5. Turn the printer back on. 6. Send the print job to the printer again. 234 Paper Jam — Check Duplex There is a paper jam in the duplex unit, but the printer cannot identify the location. 1. Turn the printer off before checking the printer. 2. Remove Tray 1. 3. Remove any jammed ...
Page 67 - 35 Paper Jam — Check Duplex
4. Replace Tray 1. 5. Open the rear exit. 6. Remove any jammed paper. 7. Close the rear exit. 8. Turn the printer back on. 9. Send the print job to the printer again. 235 Paper Jam — Check Duplex There is a paper jam at the output bin because the paper used was too narrow for the duplex unit. 1. Tur...
Page 68 - Jam in Tray 1
2. Open the rear exit. 3. Remove the jammed paper. 4. Close the rear exit. 5. Replace the narrow paper in Tray 1 with a wider paper. 6. Turn the printer back on. 7. Send the print job to the printer again. 24x Paper Jam — Check Tray <x> Jam in Tray 1 1. Turn the printer off before checking the...
Page 69 - Jam in Tray 2
4. Insert the tray. 5. Turn the printer back on. 6. Send the print job to the printer again. Jam in Tray 2 1. Turn the printer off before checking the printer. 2. Pull Tray 2 out. 3. Remove the jam. CAUTION: The inside of the printer might be hot. To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, a...
Page 70 - 51 Paper Jam — Check Multipurpose Feeder
4. Insert the tray. 5. Turn the printer back on. 6. Send your print job to the printer again. 251 Paper Jam — Check Multipurpose Feeder 1. Turn the printer off before checking the printer. 2. Remove the paper from the multipurpose feeder. 3. Flex the sheets of paper back and forth to loosen them, an...
Page 71 - Clearing Paper Jams
6. Turn the printer back on. 7. Send the print job to the printer again. General Guidelines for Selecting or Loading Print Media Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can cause paper jams and poor print quality. Use only high-quality, copier-grade paper for the best print qual...
Page 72 - Paper jam in the paper path
It is recommended that you clear the entire paper path when a paper jam occurs. Paper jam in the paper path 1. Pull the paper firmly to remove it. If you cannot reach the paper because it is too far into the printer, open the front cover of the printer by pressing the button on the right side of the...
Page 73 - Paper jam not visible
Paper jam not visible Near the multipurpose feeder 1. Open the multipurpose feeder door. 2. Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it from the printer. 3. Close the multipurpose feeder door. Near the paper input tray 1. Remove the paper input tray. 2. Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it from...
Page 75 - Print Quality Problems
Paper Problems Make sure you loaded the paper correctly. For more information, see Loading Paper . Use only paper recommended for your printer. For more information, see Print Media Guidelines . Load a smaller amount of paper when printing multiple pages. For more information, see Print Media Guidel...
Page 79 - and Solutions
Ensure that the Paper Size setting matches the paper loaded in the tray. Print is skewed (inappropriately slanted). The guides in the selected tray are not in the correct position for the paper size loaded in the tray. The multipurpose feeder guides are not in the correct position for the paper size...
Page 81 - Calling for Service
5. From the Settings pop-up menu, choose Page Attributes . 6. From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the custom paper size. This newly added custom paper size is an available option for all print jobs, regardless of the selection in the “Format for” menu. Another way to use custom paper for print j...
Page 83 - Loading Paper; Setting the Paper Size and Paper Type; DellTM 2330d Laser Printer — Attached Locally to a Computer
Loading Paper Setting the Paper Size and Paper Type Loading the 250-Sheet and 550-Sheet Paper Trays Using the Rear Exit Using the Multipurpose Feeder Linking and Unlinking Trays Setting the Paper Size and Paper Type Dell™ 2330d Laser Printer — Attached Locally to a Computer After you set the Paper S...
Page 84 - Dell 2330dn Laser Printer — Attached to a Network; Loading the 250-Sheet and 550-Sheet Paper Trays
Dell 2330dn Laser Printer — Attached to a Network Setting the paper size and type for the printer is done through the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. NOTE: Configuring paper trays through the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool is available only on the Dell 2330dn Laser Printer. 1. Type your ne...
Page 86 - Using the Rear Exit
5. Slide the two side guides and the rear guide until they rest against the edges of the paper. 6. Replace the tray. 7. Extend the paper support on the output bin. Using the Rear Exit The single -sheet rear exit provides a straight-through paper path to help reduce curling and potential jams. This i...
Page 87 - Using the Multipurpose Feeder; Configuring the Multipurpose Feeder
Using the Multipurpose Feeder Configuring the Multipurpose Feeder This setting is used to designate the mode of operation for the multipurpose feeder. 1. From the operator panel menu list, use the Arrow buttons to scroll the Paper menu. 2. Press the Select button . 3. Press the Right Arrow button un...
Page 88 - Loading the Multipurpose Feeder
2. Slide the multipurpose feeder tray forward. 3. Pull the extension so it flips forward. 4. Guide the extension down gently to fully extend the multipurpose feeder. Loading the Multipurpose Feeder To load the multipurpose feeder: 1. Place a sheet of the selected print media, print side facing up, a...
Page 90 - Linking and Unlinking Trays
4. Hold both sides of the print media close to the multipurpose feeder, and push it into the printer until it automatically engages. There is a brief pause between the time the printer engages the print media and when it feeds into the printer. Insert envelopes with the flap side facing down and wit...
Page 92 - Specifications; Overview
Specifications Overview Print Media Guidelines Environmental Specifications Media Types and Sizes Noise Emissions Levels Font Summary Emulation, Compatibility, and Connectivity Cables Operating System Support Certifications MIB Compatibility Overview Environmental Specifications 2330d 2330dn Base me...
Page 95 - Media Types and Sizes
Use transparencies designed for laser printers. Use paper labels designed for laser printers. Use envelopes made from 24 lb (90 g/m 2 ) bond paper. To reduce paper jams, do not use envelopes that: Have excessive curl. Are stuck together. Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing. U...
Page 96 - Font Summary; PCL Font List
Font Summary 2 A6 is supported only for grain long papers. 3 Single-sided paper labels are supported for occasional use. It is recommended to print 20 or less pages of paper labels a month. Vinyl, pharmacy, or dual -sided labels are not supported. 4 The capacity may be reduced on specific kinds of p...
Page 98 - Resident PCL Symbol Sets
ITC Avant Garde Demi ITCAvantGard Db S ITC Avant Garde Demi Oblique ITCAvantGardDbOb S Century Schoolbook Roman NwCentSchlbk Rmn S Century Schoolbook Italic NwCentSchlbk It S Century Schoolbook Bold NwCentSchlbk Bd S Century Schoolbook Bold Italic NwCentSchlbkBdIt S ITC Zapf Chancery Medium Italic Z...
Page 101 - PS Font List
ISO 14: JIS ASCII ISO 57: Chinese ISO 10: Swedish ISO : Spanish ISO 85: Spanish ISO 16: Portuguese ISO 84: Portuguese ISO 61: Norwegian version 2 PS Font List PostScript Font Name Character Sets Supported AlbertusMT L1 AlbertusMT-Italic L1 AlbertusMT-Light L1 AntiqueOlive-Roman L1, L2, L5, L6 Antiqu...
Page 104 - Setting up for Local Printing; Windows; Installing the Printer Drivers
Setting up for Local Printing Windows ® Mac OS ® X: Adding the Printer in Print Center or Printer Setup Utility Linux ® Windows ® Some Windows operating systems may already include a printer driver that is compatible with the printer. Installing the Printer Drivers 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilitie...
Page 106 - Installing Additional Printer Software; Mac OS; Linux
11. Proceed through the rest of the Add Printer Wizard , and then click Finish to install the printer driver. Installing Additional Printer Software 1. Turn on your computer, and insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. The Drivers and Utilities CD should launch the installation software automatically. ...
Page 108 - Appendix; Dell Technical Support Policy
Appendix Dell Technical Support Policy Contacting Dell Warranty and Return Policy Dell Technical Support Policy Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the Operating System, applic...
Page 109 - Warranty and Return Policy
support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) Electronic Quote Service [email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only) [email protected] (Canada only) Warranty and Return Policy Dell Inc. (“Dell”) manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accorda...
Page 110 - Setting up for Network Printing; Supported Printer Drivers; Supported Network Printer Ports; Network Printing Options
Setting up for Network Printing Windows ® Install the Shared Printer on Client Computers Mac OS ® X: Adding the Printer in Print Center or Printer Setup Utility Linux ® Printing a Network Setup Page Windows ® In Windows environments, network printers can be configured for direct printing or shared p...
Page 111 - Direct Attachment With a Network Cable (Using a Print Server)
Direct Attachment With a Network Cable (Using a Print Server) A print server is any designated computer that centrally manages all client print jobs. If you are sharing your printer in a small workgroup environment and want to control all print jobs on this network, connect the printer to a print se...
Page 112 - Direct Attachment With a Network Cable (No Print Server)
c. Verify the test page printed on the printer(s). d. Click Finish . Direct Attachment With a Network Cable (No Print Server) 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. The Drivers and Utilities CD launches the installation software automatically. 2. When the Drivers and Utilities CD screen appears, cl...
Page 113 - Shared Printing; Share the Printer
Shared Printing You can use Microsoft's Point and Print or Peer-to -Peer methods to share a printer on the network with a USB or parallel cable connection. In order to use one of these methods, you must first share the printer and then install the shared printer on client computers. However, if you ...
Page 114 - Install the Shared Printer on Client Computers; Point and Print
shown underneath the printer icon. Browse My Network Places or Network Neighborhood . Find the host name of the server, and look for the shared name you assigned to the printer. Now that the printer is shared, you can install the printer on network clients using the Point and Print method or the Pee...
Page 117 - Printing a Network Setup Page
b. Choose the AppleTalk Zone from the list. NOTE: Look under the AppleTalk heading on the printer network setup page to know which zone and printer to select. c. Choose the printer from the list, and then click Add . 5. Verify the printer installation. a. Open TextEdit in /Applications . b. From the...
Page 118 - Licensing Notice; BSD License and Warranty statements
Licensing Notice BSD License and Warranty statements GNU License Microsoft Print Schema License Agreement The printer resident software contains: Software developed and copyrighted by Dell and/or third parties Dell modified software licensed under the provisions of the GNU General Public License ver...
Page 126 - Microsoft Print Schema License Agreement
INABILITY TO USE THE LIBRARY (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA OR DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE LIBRARY TO OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER SOFTWARE), EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE...
Page 127 - Software Overview; Status Monitor Center; Set IP Address Utility
Software Overview Status Monitor Center Dell Printer Alert Utility Set IP Address Utility Removing and Reinstalling Software Dell Printer Software Uninstall Utility Installing the Optional XPS Driver Driver Profiler Dell Toner Management System™ Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool Use the Drivers an...
Page 128 - Dell Printer Software Uninstall Utility; Driver Profiler
NOTE: Choose "Network Port (TCP/IP)" during installation (instead of Dell Enhance Port) to avoid using the wrong IP address setting ("Manual Add" option). 5. Click Submit . Change the Printer IP address Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. 1. Launch the Embedded Web Server ...
Page 129 - Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
Installation status of an output tray (printer options) User-defined paper sizes (custom papers) Simple text and watermarks Overlay references Font references Form associations Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool Have you ever sent a print job to the network printer down the hall, only to find it di...
Page 131 - Installing the Optional XPS Driver
3. Follow the instructions on the screen. 4. Restart your computer. 5. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD, and then follow the instructions on the screen. If the installation screen does not appear: a. In Windows Vista , click ® Computer . In Windows XP , click Start ® My Computer . In Windows 2000...
Page 132 - Dell Toner Management SystemTM; Printing Status Window
Setup menu on the printer. f. Type your printer IP address in the Hostname or IP address: box, and then click Next . 4. Click Have disk . The Install From Disk dialog box opens. 5. Click Browse , and then navigate to the XPS driver files on your computer: a. Click Computer , and then double-click (C...
