Page 2 - Order Toner Cartridges
Order Toner Cartridges Dell™ toner cartridges are available only through Dell. You can order toner cartridges online atwww.dell.com/supplies or by phone. US 877-INK-2-YOU Malaysia 1800 88 0301 Algeria Contact your distributor. Mexico 866-851-1754 Argentina Contact your distributor. Netherlands 020-6...
Page 5 - Contents; Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File
5 Contents Dell™ Laser Printer 3100cn ...............................................................................................3 1 Loading Paper ............................................................................... 11 Loading the Standard Tray ...........................................
Page 9 - CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
9 CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system and working environment from potential damage. • Your product uses a laser. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those...
Page 11 - Loading Paper
Loading Paper 1 S e c t i o n 1 Loading Paper Loading the Standard TrayLoading the Multipurpose FeederLoading Envelopes
Page 12 - Loading the Standard Tray
12 Loading Paper www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Loading the Standard Tray Load the print media used for the majority of your print jobs in the standard 250-sheet tray module. 1. Remove the tray. 2. Slide the width guides to the edge of the tray. The width guides should be full...
Page 15 - Loading the Multipurpose Feeder
Loading Paper 15 Loading the Multipurpose Feeder In addition to plain paper, the multipurpose feeder can use various other sizes and types of print media such as envelopes and transparencies. 1. Gently pull open the multipurpose feeder cover. 2. Slide the width guides to the edge of the tray. The wi...
Page 16 - User’s
16 Loading Paper www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m 3. Insert the print media into the feeder with the recommended print side face up. NOTE: Do not force the print media. 4. Slide the width guides until they rest lightly against the edge of the print media stack. NOTE: Be careful ...
Page 17 - Loading Envelopes
Loading Paper 17 Loading Envelopes To load envelopes that are under 7.87 inches (220 mm) in width in the multipurpose feeder, insert the envelopes with the flaps open and toward the front of the printer. To load envelopes that are over 7.87 inches (220 mm) in width in the multipurpose feeder, insert...
Page 19 - Setting Up for Local Printing
Setting Up for Local Printing 2 S e c t i o n 2 Setting Up for Local Printing Installing Printer Drivers
Page 20 - Drivers and Utilities
20 Setting Up for Local Printing www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m A local printer is a printer attached to your computer or a print server using a USB or parallel cable. If your printer is attached to a network and not your computer, see "Setting Up for Network Printing"...
Page 23 - Setting Up for Network Printing
Setting Up for Network Printing 3 S e c t i o n 3 Setting Up for Network Printing Network Set-Up
Page 24 - Print and Check the Printer Settings Page; Run the Installation Software
24 Setting Up for Network Printing www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Network Set-Up NOTE: To use this printer in a UNIX or Linux environment, you need to install a UX Filter or Linux Driver. For more information on how to install and use these, refer to your User’s Guide . NOTE: ...
Page 25 - User’s Guide
Setting Up for Network Printing 25 5. Select the network printer you would like to install. If you do not see your printer listed, click Update to refresh the list or click Add Printer to add a printer to the network. You may update the IP address and port name at this point. Click Next . 6. Select ...
Page 26 - Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool; Setup E-Mail Lists and Alerts; Apply New Settings
26 Setting Up for Network Printing www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m To set up email alerts: 1. Launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool . 2. Click E-Mail Alert link. 3. Under Setup E-Mail Lists and Alerts , enter the Primary SMTP Gateway , the Reply Address , and enter you...
Page 27 - Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on
Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh Computers 4 S e c t i o n 4 Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh Computers Installing the AdobePS Printer Driver (Mac OS 9.x)Installing the PPD File (Mac OS X)
Page 28 - Setting the Printer Driver (for AppleTalk Connection)
28 Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh Computers www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Installing the AdobePS Printer Driver (Mac OS 9.x) There are two steps to install the printer driver. First, you must use the installer included in the Drivers and Utilities CD t...
Page 29 - Setting the Printer Driver (for USB Connection)
Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh Computers 29 5. Close the Chooser . Setting the Printer Driver (for USB Connection) If the printer is connected to your computer via a USB port, you will have to launch the Desktop Printer Utility and register the printer as a Desktop Printer . ...
Page 30 - Setting the Printer Driver (for LPR Connection)
30 Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh Computers www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Setting the Printer Driver (for LPR Connection) For the LPR connection, you will have to launch the Desktop Printer Utility and register the printer as a Desktop Printer . 1. Tur...
Page 31 - Adding a Printer
Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh Computers 31 Installing the PPD File (Mac OS X) NOTE: The printer driver does not need to be installed on a Mac OS X. It uses a generic PostScript driver that is provided with the OS. 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into your computer. 2....
Page 32 - Configure Settings
32 Installing the Printer Driver or PPD File on Macintosh Computers www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m When Using AppleTalk 1. Select AppleTalk from the menu, and specify the zone for the printer being used. 2. Select your printer from the list. 3. Select Auto Select from Printer ...
Page 33 - Using Your Printer
Using Your Printer 5 S e c t i o n 5 Using Your Printer Changing Printer SettingsAdjusting the LanguagePrinting a JobCanceling a Job From the Printer Operator PanelSoftware Overview
Page 34 - Changing Printer Settings; Menu
34 Using Your Printer www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Changing Printer Settings NOTE: For detailed explanations of the menus, see the User’s Guide . You can select menu items and corresponding values from the operator panel. When you first enter the printer menus from the opera...
Page 35 - Initializing NVRAM; Setting of Panel Lock
Using Your Printer 35 Initializing NVRAM You can restore the original factory default menu settings by initializing NVRAM. 1. Press Menu . 2. Press until Configure appears, and then press or . 3. Press until Maintenance appears, and then press or . 4. Press until Init NVRAM appears, and then press o...
Page 36 - Adjusting the Language; Printing a Job; Canceling a Job From the Taskbar
36 Using Your Printer www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Adjusting the Language To display a different language on the operator panel: 1. Press Menu . 2. Press until Configure appears, and then press or . 3. Basic Settings is displayed. Press or . 4. Press until Panel Language app...
Page 37 - Canceling a Job From the Desktop; Software Overview; Printing Status Window
Using Your Printer 37 Canceling a Job From the Desktop 1. Minimize all programs to reveal the desktop. 2. Click Start → Printers and Faxes . A list of available printers appears. 3. Double-click the printer you selected. A list of print jobs appears in the printer window. 4. Select the job you want ...
Page 38 - Dell Supplies Management System; Software Update
38 Using Your Printer www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Dell Supplies Management System You can launch the Dell Supplies Management System dialog box from the Printing Status window, the All Programs menu, or the desktop icon. You can also launch it from the Status Window when a ...
Page 39 - Maintenance
Maintenance 6 S e c t i o n 6 Maintenance Replacing the Drum CartridgeReplacing the Toner Cartridge
Page 40 - Replacing the Drum Cartridge; Removing the Used Drum Cartridge
40 Maintenance www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Replacing the Drum Cartridge CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the "CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on page 9. Dell cartridges are available only through Dell. You can order more onli...
Page 42 - Installing the New Drum Cartridge
42 Maintenance www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Installing the New Drum Cartridge 1. Remove the protective sheet from the drum cartridge. CAUTION: Do not touch the drum at the bottom of the drum cartridge. 2. Holding the drum cartridge by the handle, align the arrows on the drum...
Page 44 - Replacing the Cleaning Pad
44 Maintenance www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Replacing the Cleaning Pad 1. Pull out the slide bar that is inside the printer on the right side until it stops. The access window cover slides open. 2. Pull the cleaning rod until the cleaning pad comes out of the printer.
Page 46 - Replacing the Toner Cartridge; Selecting a Replacement Toner Cartridge
46 Maintenance www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m 6. Push the slide bar back to its original position. 7. Close the front door. NOTE: When the optional duplex module has been opened, close it. Gently pull open the multipurpose feeder cover if necessary. Replacing the Toner Cartrid...
Page 47 - Removing the Used Toner Cartridge
Maintenance 47 Removing the Used Toner Cartridge NOTE: Remove any print jobs from the center output tray and close the multipurpose feeder cover before opening the front door. 1. Grab the notch in the front door and pull forward. The toner cartridge that must be replaced has moved to the front of th...
Page 48 - Installing the New Toner Cartridge
48 Maintenance www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m 3. Hold the toner cartridge with both hands and pull out the cartridge. CAUTION: Do not touch inside the printer with your hands. Some parts may be hot. Installing the New Toner Cartridge 1. Make sure the color of the toner cartrid...
Page 53 - Appendix
Appendix 7 S e c t i o n 7 Appendix Technical AssistanceAutomated Order-Status ServiceContacting DellU.S. Terms and Conditions of SaleLimited Warranties and Return PolicyDell Inc. Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited WarrantiesDell™ Software License AgreementRegulatory
Page 54 - Technical Assistance; Automated Order-Status Service
52 Appendix www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Technical Assistance If you need help with a technical problem, Dell is ready to assist you. 1. Call technical support from a telephone near or at the printer so that technical support can assist you with any necessary procedures. Whe...
Page 55 - Contacting Dell
Appendix 53 Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (technical support) • premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and medium/large business customers, including Premier, Plati...
Page 73 - Limited Warranties and Return Policy
Appendix 71 You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the various states and of the United States. You agree and represent that you are buying only for your own internal use only, and not for resale or export. Dell has separate terms and conditions governing resale of Product b...
Page 80 - Total Satisfaction Return Policy (Canada Only)
78 Appendix www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m We will pay to ship the part to you if you use an address in Canada. Otherwise, we will ship the part freight collect. We will also include a prepaid shipping container with each replacement part for your use in returning the replaced...
Page 81 - Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)
Appendix 79 To return products, you must call Dell Customer Service at 1-800-847-4096 to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. To expedite the process of your refund or credit, Dell expects you to return the products to Dell in their original packaging within 5 days of the date that Dell iss...
Page 83 - Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties; Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty (Latin America Only)
Appendix 81 Dell Inc. Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties The following sections describe the limited warranty for ink and Toner Cartridges for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. Refer to the appropriate limited warranty accordingly. Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty (U.S. and Cana...
Page 85 - DellTM Software License Agreement; Limited Warranty
Appendix 83 Dell™ Software License Agreement This is a legal agreement between you, the user, and Dell Products, L.P (“Dell”). This agreement covers all software that is distributed with the Dell product, for which there is no separate license agreement between you and the manufacturer or owner of t...
Page 86 - General; Regulatory
84 Appendix www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m FOR THE SOFTWARE AND ALL ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may have others, which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.IN NO EVENT SHALL DELL OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR AN...
Page 89 - Index; Numerics
87 Index Numerics 1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee , 79 C canceling a job , 36 changing printer settings from the operator panel , 34 connecting the printer locally , 20 D Dell contacting , 53 Dell supplies management sys- tem , 38 disable menus from the operator panel , 35 drivers, installing...
