Page 2 - Order Printer Supplies
Order Printer Supplies Dell™ Printer Supplies are available only through Dell. You can order Printer Supplies 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 on Macintosh
5 Contents Dell™ Laser Printer 5100cn ...............................................................................................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 500-sheet tray. 1. Pull the tray out of the printer until it stops. Hold the tray with both hands, lift the front slightly, a...
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, and pull out the extension tray. 2. Slide the width guide...
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 all media face down and top edge first into the multipurpose feeder. For more information, see "Loading Envelopes" on page 17. NOTE: Do not force the print media. 4. Slide the width guides until they rest lightl...
Page 17 - Loading Envelopes
Loading Paper 17 Loading Envelopes To load envelopes that are under 8.66 inches (220 mm) in width in the multipurpose feeder, insert the envelopes either with the flaps closed and at the right side or the flaps open and at the rear. To load envelopes that are over 8.66 inches (220 mm) in width in th...
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 - Disable Microsoft; Print and Check the Printer Settings Page
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 - Run the Installation Software
Setting Up for Network Printing 25 Run the Installation Software 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into your computer. 2. The Drivers and Utilities CD should launch the installation software automatically. If the CD does not automatically launch, click Start → Run , type D:\CDFE.exe (where D is...
Page 26 - User’s Guide
26 Setting Up for Network Printing www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m 12. Select the software and documentation you want to install. You can specify the destination folder to install the Dell software and documentation. To change the destination folder, click Browse... . 13. Click...
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 NOTE: When using AppleTalk, Installable Options are automatically set up. You do not have to change the settings. 5. Close the Chooser . Setting the Printer Driver (for USB Connection) If the printer is connected to your computer vi...
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; When Using USB
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 Imaging DrumReplacing the Toner CartridgeReplacing the Transfer RollerReplacing the Fuser and Separator RollerCleaning the Automatic Density Control (ADC) Sensor
Page 40 - Replacing the Imaging Drum; Removing the Used Imaging Drum
40 Maintenance www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Replacing the Imaging Drum CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the "CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on page 9. CAUTION: Never throw a used imaging drum into a fire. It could explode res...
Page 41 - Installing the New Imaging Drum
Maintenance 41 3. Grab the imaging drum by the handle, and pull it up and out. NOTICE: Please put the removed imaging drum on a flat even desk without things, such as a pencil and a clip. Please cover the removed imaging drum by a newspaper or so not to expose the direct light. CAUTION: Do not touch...
Page 43 - Replacing the Toner Cartridge; Removing the Used Toner Cartridge
Maintenance 43 Replacing the Toner Cartridge CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the "CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on page 9. In addition to the toner level indicator that appears each time you send a job to print, a message appears on the operator pa...
Page 44 - Installing the New Toner Cartridge
44 Maintenance www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m 3. Pull out the toner cartridge. Installing the New Toner Cartridge 1. Select the new toner cartridge whose color matches the cartridge carrier and remove it from its packaging.
Page 47 - Replacing the Transfer Roller; Removing the Used Transfer Roller
Maintenance 47 Replacing the Transfer Roller CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the "CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on page 9. Dell transfer roller are available only through Dell. You can order more online at http://www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. ...
Page 48 - Installing the New Transfer Roller
48 Maintenance www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Installing the New Transfer Roller 1. Unpack a new transfer roller and grip the tabs as shown. 2. Align the arrow marks on the transfer roller to the marks on the printer, and gently push the roller into the printer.
Page 50 - Replacing the Fuser and Separator Roller; Removing the Used Fuser
50 Maintenance www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Replacing the Fuser and Separator Roller To avoid burns, do not replace the fuser immediately after printing, as the fuser gets very hot during this process. CAUTION: To avoid burns, never touch the fuser until at least 30 minutes ...
Page 52 - Installing the New Fuser
52 Maintenance www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Installing the New Fuser 1. Unpack a new fuser, grip the fuser by the knobs, align it with the slots in the printer, and slowly push it in. 2. Completely push down the fuser by holding the knobs at both ends of the fuser until the ...
Page 53 - Removing the Used Separator Roller
Maintenance 53 Removing the Used Separator Roller NOTE: Remove any print jobs from the tray before pulling the tray out of the printer. 1. Pull the tray out of the printer until it stops. Hold the tray with both hands, lift the front slightly, and remove it from the printer. 2. Press both tabs inwar...
Page 54 - Installing the New Separator Roller
54 Maintenance www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m 3. Gently raise the separator roller assembly, and slide it to the left. Installing the New Separator Roller 1. Align the holes of the new separator roller with the projections in the tray and slide the separator roller until it st...
Page 56 - Cleaning the Automatic Density Control (ADC) Sensor
56 Maintenance www .del l. com/sup pli e s | su ppo rt. d e ll. co m Cleaning the Automatic Density Control (ADC) Sensor CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the "CAUTION: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on page 9. When the printer's automatic density control (ADC...
Page 61 - 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 62 - Technical Assistance; Automated Order-Status Service
62 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 63 - Contacting Dell
Appendix 63 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 81 - Limited Warranties and Return Policy
Appendix 81 10. Applicable Law; Not For Resale or Export. 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 term...
Page 88 - Total Satisfaction Return Policy (Canada Only)
88 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 89 - Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)
Appendix 89 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 91 - Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties; Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty (Latin America Only)
Appendix 91 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 93 - DellTM Software License Agreement; Limited Warranty
Appendix 93 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 94 - General; Regulatory
94 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 97 - Index; Numerics
97 Index Numerics 1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee , 89 C Canceling a job , 36 Changing printer settings from the operator panel , 34 Connecting the printer Locally , 20 D Dell supplies management sys- tem , 38 Disable menus from the operator panel , 35 Drivers, Installing , 20 F Factory defau...
