Page 3 - Contents; DellTM Color Multifunction Printer | E525w User's Guide
Contents 3 Contents Before Beginning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 A Notes, Cautions, and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 1 Dell™ Color Multifunction Printer | E525w User's Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5 - 0 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Macintosh; 1 Installing Printer Drivers on Linux Computers (CUPS)
Contents 5 Enabling Shared Printing From the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Checking the Shared Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 10 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 7 - 4 Understanding the Printer Menus
Contents 7 14 Understanding the Printer Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Defaults Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Copy Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Scan Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 14 - 7 Troubleshooting
14 Contents Clearing Paper Jams From the Output Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 27 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Basic Printer Problems . . . . . . ....
Page 16 - Before Beginning
16 Before Beginning Notes, Cautions, and Warnings ..................................................... 17 1 Dell™ Color Multifunction Printer | E525w User's Guide ..... 18 2 Finding Information ..................................................................... 19 3 Product Features.................
Page 18 - DellTM Color Multifunction Printer | E525w User's; Conventions
18 Dell™ Color Multifunction Printer | E525w User's Guide 1 Dell™ Color Multifunction Printer | E525w User's Guide Click the links to the left for information on the features and operation of your Dell Color Multifunction Printer | E525w. For information on other documentation included with your Del...
Page 19 - Finding Information
Finding Information 19 2 Finding Information What are you looking for? Find it here • Drivers for my printer• My User's Guide Software and Documentation disc The Software and Documentation disc contains setup video, documentation, and drivers for your printer. You can use the disc to install/re-inst...
Page 20 - Product Features
20 Product Features 3 Product Features Scanning to USB Memory (Scan to USB Memory) Scan to USB Memory feature allows you to save the scanned documents directly to the USB memory that is connected to the printer's USB port. For more information, see "Scanning to USB Memory" on page 215. Print...
Page 22 - About the Printer; Front View
22 About the Printer 4 About the Printer Front View 1 Operator Panel 2 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 3 Document Feeder Tray 4 Document Output Tray 5 Toner Access Cover 6 Print Head Cleaning Rod 7 Power Switch 8 Standard 150 Sheet Tray 9 Front USB Port 1 7 8 6 5 2 3 4 9
Page 23 - Rear View
About the Printer 23 Rear View 1 ADF Cover 2 Ethernet Port 3 USB Port 4 Wall Jack Connector 5 Phone Connector 6 Power Connector 7 Rear Cover 8 Transfer Roller 9 Paper Chute 10 Paper Feed Roller 11 Transfer Belt 12 Levers 13 Security Slot 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 6 4 5 13
Page 24 - Space Requirements
24 About the Printer Space Requirements Place the printer at a location that has adequate space to access the printer tray and covers. 611 mm/24.05 inches 262.5 mm/10.33 inches 398 mm/15.67 inches 670 mm/26.38 inches 338 mm/13.30 inches 410 mm/16.14 inches 132 mm/5.20 inches 100 mm/3.94 inches
Page 25 - Operator Panel
About the Printer 25 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Operator Panel For more information on the operator panel, see "Operator Panel" on page 70. 1 ADF Cover 2 Document Guides 3 Document Glass 4 Document Feeder Tray 1 2 3 4
Page 26 - Securing the Printer; Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
26 About the Printer Securing the Printer To protect your printer from theft, you can use the optional Kensington lock.Connect the Kensington lock to the security slot on your printer. For details, see the documentation that shipped with the Kensington lock. Ordering Supplies You can order consumabl...
Page 27 - Printer Setup; Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Windows
27 Printer Setup 5 Connecting Your Printer ............................................................. 28 6 Setting Up Your Printer............................................................... 38 7 Setting the IP Address ............................................................... 43 8 Loadin...
Page 28 - Connecting Your Printer
28 Connecting Your Printer 5 Connecting Your Printer Your Dell™ Color Multifunction Printer | E525w interconnection cable must meet the following requirements: Connection type Connection specifications Wireless IEEE 802.11b/g/n USB USB 2.0 compatible Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX compatible Wall ja...
Page 29 - Connecting Printer to Computer or Network; Ethernet Connection
Connecting Your Printer 29 Connecting Printer to Computer or Network USB Connection To connect the printer to a computer: 1 Ensure that the printer, computer, and any other connected devices are turned off and unplugged from the power source/outlet. 2 Connect the smaller USB connector into the USB p...
Page 30 - Wireless Connection
30 Connecting Your Printer NOTE: Connect the Ethernet cable only when you need to setup a wired connection. Wireless Connection Following are the specifications for a wireless setup: You can select a method to configure a wireless setting from the following: NOTE: Connecting to the network via Ether...
Page 34 - Reconfiguring the Wireless Setting
34 Connecting Your Printer Reconfiguring the Wireless Setting To change the wireless setting through an Ethernet or wireless connection from your computer, perform the following. NOTE: To change the wireless setting through wireless connection, ensure that the wireless connection setting is complete...
Page 35 - Connecting the Telephone Line
Connecting Your Printer 35 Connecting the Telephone Line NOTE: Do not connect your printer directly to a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL). This may damage the printer. To use a DSL, you will need to use an appropriate DSL filter. Contact your service provider for the DSL filter. 1 Plug one end of a tel...
Page 36 - Turning on the Printer
36 Connecting Your Printer If the phone communication is serial in your country (such as Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Italy, France and Switzerland), and you are supplied with a yellow terminator, insert the yellow terminator into the phone connector ( ). Turning on the Printer WARNIN...
Page 38 - Setting Up Your Printer; Configuring Initial Settings on the Operator Panel
38 Setting Up Your Printer 6 Setting Up Your Printer Configuring Initial Settings on the Operator Panel You need to set the language, country, time zone, date and time when you turn on printer for the first time. NOTE: When you turn on the printer for the first time, the setup wizard appears on the ...
Page 42 - Printer Setup Using the Software and Documentation Disc; Software and Documentation
42 Setting Up Your Printer 5 Ensure that Please Enter Date appears. Specify the current date, and then press the (Set) button. 6 Ensure that Please Enter Time appears. Specify the current time, and then press the (Set) button. 7 Press the (Set) button for specifying fax settings. If you want to skip...
Page 43 - Setting the IP Address; Assigning an IP Address; Tool Box
Setting the IP Address 43 7 Setting the IP Address Assigning an IP Address An IP address is a unique number that consists of four sections that are delimited by a period and can include up to three digits in each section, for example, 192.0.2.1 . You can select the IP mode from Dual Stack and IPv4 M...
Page 45 - Verifying the IP Address; Wired Network; Ping Command
Setting the IP Address 45 Verifying the IP Address You can confirm the IP address of the printer by using the operator panel or printing the system settings. To verify that the address is active on the network, you can use the PING command from your computer. NOTE: A password is required to enter Ad...
Page 46 - Loading Paper
46 Loading Paper 8 Loading Paper NOTE: To avoid paper jams, do not remove the standard 150 sheet tray while printing. NOTE: Use only laser print media. Do not use ink jet paper in your printer. NOTE: For printing envelopes, see "Loading Print Media" on page 168. 1 Hold the tray with both han...
Page 48 - Set; Set
48 Loading Paper 6 After confirming that the guides are adjusted and secured, close the dust cover and insert the tray into the printer.Inserting back the tray displays the message on the LCD panel prompting you to specify the paper size in the tray. 7 Press the button until the appropriate paper si...
Page 49 - Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running; Identifying Printer Driver Pre-install Status; Changing the Firewall Settings Before Installing Your Printer; USB Connection Setup; Installing PCL, PS and Fax Printer Drivers
Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Windows ® 49 9 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Windows ® Identifying Printer Driver Pre-install Status Before installing the printer driver on your computer, check the IP address of your printer by performing one of the procedures in ...
Page 50 - Installing XML Paper Specification (XPS) Printer Driver
50 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Windows ® 5 Select USB Cable Connection , and then click Next . The Plug and Play installation starts and the required driver and software are automatically installed. 6 Click Finish to exit the wizard when the Ready to Print! screen appears. Instal...
Page 52 - Network Connection Setup
52 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Windows ® 11 To change the printer name, enter the printer name in the Printer name text box, and then click Next . Installation starts. 12 If you do not share your printer, select Do not share this printer . If you share your printer, select Share ...
Page 55 - Setting Up for Web Services on Devices (WSD); Adding Roles of Print Services
Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Windows ® 55 4 Select your printer or click The printer that I want isn't listed . When you select your printer, go to step 7.When you click The printer that I want isn't listed , go to step 5. 5 Select Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname ...
Page 56 - Web Services on Devices (WSD) Printer Setup; Software
56 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Windows ® For Windows Server ® 2008 R2 1 Click Start Administrative Tools Server Manager . 2 Select Add Roles from the Action menu. 3 Select the Print and Document Services check box on the Server Roles window in the Add Roles Wizard , and t...
Page 57 - Setting Up for Shared Printing; Enabling Shared Printing From the Computer
Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Windows ® 57 3 Select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer . 4 In the list of available printers, select the one you want to use, and then click Next . Select the printer whose address is displayed in the form of http://IP address/ws/ . NOTE: I...
Page 59 - Checking the Shared Printer
Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Windows ® 59 Checking the Shared Printer To check that the printer is shared: • Ensure that the printer object in the Printers, Printers and Faxes, or Devices and Printers folder is shared. The share icon is shown under the printer icon. • From a netwo...
Page 60 - Connecting Your Computer to the Printer; When Using a USB Connection
60 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Macintosh 10 Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Macintosh Installing the Drivers and Software 1 Run the Software and Documentation disc on the Macintosh computer. 2 Double-click the Dell Color MFP E525w Installer icon. 3 Click Continue ...
Page 61 - When Using IP Printing
Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Macintosh 61 When Using IP Printing 1 Turn on the printer. 2 Ensure that your Macintosh computer is connected to the network.If you use wired connection, connect the Ethernet cable between the printer and the network.If you use wireless connection, ens...
Page 62 - Installing Printer Drivers on Linux Computers (CUPS); Setup Overview
62 Installing Printer Drivers on Linux Computers (CUPS) 11 Installing Printer Drivers on Linux Computers (CUPS) This section provides information for installing or setting up the printer driver with CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) on Red Hat ® Enterprise Linux ® 6.1 Desktop, SUSE ® Linux Enterpri...
Page 63 - Setting the Default Queue
Installing Printer Drivers on Linux Computers (CUPS) 63 7 Select your printer name from the Model menu, and click Add Printer . The setup is complete. Printing From the Applications When you have finished setting up the queue, you can print jobs from the applications. Start the print job from the ap...
Page 64 - Operation on SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11
64 Installing Printer Drivers on Linux Computers (CUPS) 4 Enter the following command in the terminal window. The printer driver is uninstalled. Operation on SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 Setup Overview 1 Install the printer driver. 2 Set up the print queue. 3 Specify the default queue. 4 Specify...
Page 66 - Setting the Password for Authority as the Printer Administrator
66 Installing Printer Drivers on Linux Computers (CUPS) 5 Specify the required settings, and click Set Printer Options . 6 Enter root as the user name, enter the administrator password, and click OK . NOTE: Set the password for authority as the printer administrator before setting the printer queue....
Page 67 - Operation on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
Installing Printer Drivers on Linux Computers (CUPS) 67 Operation on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Setup Overview 1 Install the printer driver. 2 Set up the print queue. 3 Specify the default queue. 4 Specify the printing options. Installing the Printer Driver 1 Select Applications System Tools Terminal . 2 ...
Page 69 - Using Your Printer
69 Using Your Printer 12 Operator Panel ............................................................................ 70 13 Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool..................................... 75 14 Understanding the Printer Menus.......................................... 117 15 Print Media Guid...
Page 70 - Using the Operator Panel Buttons
70 Operator Panel 12 Operator Panel Using the Operator Panel Buttons 1 One Touch Dial button• Calls up the stored fax number registered in the Phone Book. The first four fax numbers in the Phone Book are assigned to the buttons in row order, starting from the top corner. 2 (Copy) button • Displays t...
Page 73 - Using the Numeric Keypad to Enter Characters; Keypad Letters and Numbers
Operator Panel 73 Using the Numeric Keypad to Enter Characters As you perform various tasks, you may need to enter names and numbers. For example, when you set up your printer, you enter your name or your company name and telephone number. When you store speed dial or group dial numbers, you may als...
Page 74 - Setting the Power Saver Timer Option
74 Operator Panel Printing a Panel Settings Page You can check the current settings of the printer menus. For details about how to print a panel settings report, see "Understanding the Printer Menus" on page 117. Changing the Language To display a different language on the operator panel: Op...
Page 75 - DellTM Printer Configuration Web Tool; Overview; Setting Up the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool; Setting Up From Web Browser
Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool 75 13 Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool Overview NOTE: This web tool is available only when the printer is connected to a network. One of the features of the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool is the E-mail Alert setup, which sends an e-mail to you or the key...
Page 76 - Setting Up the Display Language; Setting Up From Operator Panel; Starting the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
76 Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool For Internet Explorer ® Setting Up the Display Language 1 Select Internet Options from Tools on the menu bar. 2 Select Languages in the General tab. 3 Specify the display language in order of preference in the Language list. For example: • Italian (Italy) [it-...
Page 77 - Overview of the Menu Items; Online Help
Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool 77 Overview of the Menu Items Use the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool for: Printer Status Use this menu to get feedback on the printer status. When a toner cartridge is running low, click the order supplies link on the first screen to order an additional tone...
Page 78 - Page Display Format; Top Frame
78 Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool Order Supplies at: www.dell.com/supplies Contact Dell Support at: www.dell.com/support Page Display Format The layout of the page is divided into three sections. Top Frame The top frame is located on the top of all pages. When the Dell Printer Configuration We...
Page 79 - Left Frame
Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool 79 Left Frame The left frame is located on the left side of all pages. The menu titles displayed in the left frame are linked to corresponding menus and pages. You can go to the corresponding page by clicking their characters.The following menus are displayed in ...
Page 80 - Right Frame
80 Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool Right Frame The right frame is located on the right side of all pages. The contents of the right frame correspond to the menu that you select in the left frame. For details on the items displayed in the right frame, see "Details of the Menu Items" on p...
Page 81 - Changing the Settings of the Menu Items; Set Password; Security; Details of the Menu Items
Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool 81 Changing the Settings of the Menu Items Some menus allow you to change the printer settings through the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool . When you access these menus, the authentication window appears on the screen. Enter a user name and password of the ad...
Page 83 - Printer Events; Out of Paper
Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool 83 Printer Status Use this menu to check the status of consumables, hardware, and specifications of the printer. Printer Status Purpose: To check the status of the consumables and trays. Values: Printer Events Purpose: To check the details of all alerts or indica...
Page 84 - Printer Jobs; Refresh; Refresh
84 Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool Printer Jobs This menu contains information on the Job List and Completed Jobs pages. These pages show the details of the status regarding each protocol or the print jobs. Job List Purpose: To confirm the print jobs that are being processed. Click Refresh to u...
Page 85 - Menu Settings; System Settings
Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool 85 Printer Settings Use this menu to display the Printer Settings Report and to configure the printer settings. The following tabbed pages are displayed at the top of the right frame. Printer Settings Report This tab contains the Menu Settings and Reports pages. ...
Page 86 - USB Settings; PCL Settings
86 Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool USB Settings Purpose: To change USB settings on your printer. Values: PCL Settings Purpose: To change the PCL settings. Values: Panel Alert Tone Sets the volume of the tone that is emitted when the operator panel input is incorrect, or disables the tone. Job T...
Page 87 - PostScript Settings; Secure Settings
Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool 87 PostScript Settings Purpose: To change printer settings that only affect jobs using the PostScript 3 Compatible emulation printer language. Values: PDF Settings Purpose: To change the PDF settings. Values: Secure Settings Panel LockPurpose: To restrict access ...
Page 88 - Copy Defaults
88 Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool Function EnabledPurpose: To enable the functions by password, and allow the user to change it. NOTE: This menu sets a password to limit the Copy, Scan, Fax, and USB-Print services. When you change the password for the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, click...
Page 89 - Copy Color Balance; Copy Settings; Scan Defaults
Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool 89 Copy Color Balance Purpose: To specify the default color balance level. Values: Copy Settings Purpose: To configure the copy settings. NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings. Values: Scan Defaults Purpose: To create your o...
Page 90 - Print from USB Defaults; Fax Defaults
90 Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool Print from USB Defaults Purpose: To create your own default settings for USB Direct Print. Output Color Purpose: To specify whether to print in black and white or print in color. Values: Pages Per Side Purpose: To print two or four pages per sheet. Values: Aut...
Page 91 - Fax Settings
Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool 91 Values: Fax Settings Purpose: To configure the basic fax settings. NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings. Values: Resolution Standard* Suitable for documents with normal sized characters. Fine Suitable for documents conta...
Page 93 - Paper Density; Adjust Transfer Roller
Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool 93 Printer Maintenance This tab contains the Paper Density , Adjust Transfer Roller, Adjust Fusing Unit, Auto Registration Adjustment , Color Registration Adjustment , Clean Developer , Adjust Altitude , Reset Defaults , Non-Dell Toner , Clock Settings , and Web ...
Page 94 - Adjust Fusing Unit; Color Registration Adjustment
94 Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool Values: Adjust Fusing Unit Purpose: To specify the optimum temperature settings for printing for the fusing unit. To decrease the temperature, set negative values. To increase the temperature, set positive values.The default settings may not give the best outp...
Page 95 - Clean Developer
Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool 95 Values: Clean Developer Purpose: To rotate the developer motor and stir the toner in the toner cartridge, to use up a toner cartridge when you need to replace it before the end of its life, or to stir the toner in a new toner cartridge. Values: Adjust Altitude...
Page 96 - Clock Settings; Web Link Customization; Print Server Settings; Print Server Setup Page; E-mail Alert Setup Page
96 Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool Non-Dell Toner Purpose: To use toner cartridge of another manufacturer. NOTE: Using non-Dell-brand toner cartridges may make some printer features unusable, reduce print quality and decrease the reliability of your printer. Dell recommends only new Dell-brand ...
Page 97 - Basic Information; Port Settings
Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool 97 E-mail Alert Setup Page Displays the current settings of the e-mail server. Print Server Settings This tab contains the Basic Information , Port Settings , Wireless LAN, Wi-Fi Direct , TCP/IP , SNMP , SNTP , Bonjour (mDNS) , E-mail Alert , Scan to PC , Google ...
Page 98 - Wireless LAN
98 Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool Values: Wireless LAN Purpose: To configure wireless network settings.To connect the printer to a wireless network, be sure to disconnect the Ethernet cable. NOTE: Once wireless LAN is activated, wired LAN protocol will be disabled. NOTE: Values marked by an as...
Page 102 - Edit SNMP v1/v2 Properties; SNMP
102 Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool SNMP Purpose: To configure the detailed settings of SNMP. Values: SNMP v1/v2c Purpose: To edit the detailed settings of SNMP v1/v2 protocol.To enter this page, click Edit SNMP v1/v2 Properties in the SNMP page. Values: WSD Port Number Sets the port number. Th...
Page 103 - SNMP v3
Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool 103 SNMP v3 Purpose: To edit the detailed settings of SNMP v3 protocol.To enter this page, click Edit SNMP v3 Properties in the SNMP page. Values: Community Name (Trap) Sets the community name used for trap up to 31 alphanumeric characters. The original setting w...
Page 104 - SNTP
104 Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool SNTP Purpose: To configure the SNTP server settings in order to perform time synchronization through SNTP. Values: Bonjour (mDNS) Purpose: To configure the detailed settings for Bonjour. Values: E-mail Alert Purpose: To configure settings for E-mail Alert . T...
Page 105 - Scan to PC; Google Cloud Print
Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool 105 Scan to PC Purpose: To specify the client when scanning data. Values: Google Cloud Print Purpose: To register the printer to Google Cloud Print. Values: Reply Address Designates the reply e-mail address for sent e-mails. SMTP Server Connection Displays the st...
Page 106 - Proxy Server; AirPrint; Reset Print Server; Reset Defaults
106 Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool Proxy Server Purpose: To configure the proxy server settings. Values: AirPrint Purpose: To configure the detailed setting of AirPrint. Values: Reset Print Server Purpose: To initialize NVM (non-volatile memory) for the network feature and reboot the printer. ...
Page 107 - Authentication System
Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool 107 Values: Security This tab contains the Set Password , Authentication System , Kerberos Server , LDAP Server , LDAP Authentication , LDAP User Mapping , SSL/TLS , IPsec , Display Network Settings , and IP Filter (IPv4) pages. Set Password Purpose: To set or ch...
Page 108 - LDAP Server; LDAP Authentication; LDAP User Mapping
108 Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool LDAP Server Purpose: To specify the settings of the LDAP server. Values: LDAP Authentication Purpose: To specify the LDAP server authentication method. Values: LDAP User Mapping Purpose: To specify the settings of the LDAP user mapping. Values: Server Informa...
Page 110 - IPsec
110 Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool IPsec Purpose: To specify the Security Architecture settings for Internet Protocol (IPsec) for encrypted communication to the printer. Values: NOTE: If IPsec is enabled with incorrect settings, you must disable it using the IPsec menu on the operator panel. C...
Page 111 - Display Network Settings; Print Volume; Address Book; Server Address
Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool 111 Display Network Settings Purpose: To show or hide network information in the message field of the top menu screen. Values: IP Filter (IPv4) Purpose: To specify the IP address and subnet mask to be permitted or denied access to the printer. Values: Print Volum...
Page 112 - Address Book - Top Page
112 Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool Address Book - Top Page Purpose: To view the Address Book entries registered on the Address Book page. Values: Address Book (Confirm/Change, Create) Purpose: To view or edit the Address Book entries on the Address Book page, or create a new entry. The followi...
Page 114 - Create
114 Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool E-mail Group - Top Page Purpose: To view the e-mail address entries registered on the E-mail Group page. Values: E-mail Group (Confirm/Change, Create) Purpose: To view or edit the e-mail address group entries on the E-mail Group page, or create a new entry. T...
Page 115 - Server Address - Top Page
Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool 115 E-mail Default Setup Purpose: To set the default e-mail subject and message. Values: Server Address Server Address - Top Page Purpose: To view the server address entries registered on the Server Address page. Values: Server Address (Confirm/Change, Create) Pu...
Page 116 - Delete; Tray Settings
116 Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool Server Address (Delete) Purpose: To delete the server address entries registered on the Server Address page. The following items are in the dialog box that appears when you click Delete on the Server Address top page. Values: Tray Settings Use this menu to se...
Page 117 - Understanding the Printer Menus; Defaults Settings
Understanding the Printer Menus 117 14 Understanding the Printer Menus When your printer is configured as a network printer available to a number of users, the access to the administrator menu should be limited. This prevents unauthorized users from using the operator panel to inadvertently change t...
Page 118 - mm series
118 Understanding the Printer Menus Values: mm series inch series NOTE: You can also use the numeric keypad to input the desired zoom ratio from 25% to 400%, or press to enlarge the zoom ratio or press to reduce the zoom ratio in 1% intervals. NOTE: This item is available only when Multiple-Up is se...
Page 124 - File Naming Mode
124 Understanding the Printer Menus Image Compression Purpose: To specify the image compression level. Values: Max E-mail Size Purpose: To specify the maximum size of e-mail that can be sent, within the range of 50 K bytes to 16384 K bytes. The default is 2048 K bytes. File Naming Mode Purpose: To s...
Page 127 - MPF
Understanding the Printer Menus 127 MPF Purpose: To specify the paper loaded in the standard 150 sheet tray. Values: NOTE: For more information on supported paper sizes, see "Supported Paper Sizes" on page 166. Paper Size A4 (210 x 297 mm) *1 A5 (148 x 210 mm)B5 (182 x 257 mm)Letter (8.5 x 1...
Page 129 - Admin Menu; Phone Book
Understanding the Printer Menus 129 Stored Documents List NOTE: Stored Documents feature is available only when RAM Disk under System Settings is enabled. Purpose: To print a list of all files stored for Secure Print in the RAM disk. Printing a Report/List Using the Operator Panel 1 Press the (Menu)...
Page 131 - inch series
Understanding the Printer Menus 131 inch series Orientation Purpose: To specify how text and graphics are oriented on the page. Values: Letter (8.5 x 11") *1 Folio (8.5 x 13")Legal (8.5 x 14")A4 (210 x 297mm)A5 (148 x 210mm)B5 (182 x 257mm)Executive (7.25 x 10.5")Envelope #10 (4.1x9....
Page 135 - PS Settings
Understanding the Printer Menus 135 PS Settings Use this menu to change printer settings that only affect jobs using the PostScript 3 Compatible printer language. PS Error Report Purpose: To specify whether to print the contents of PostScript 3 Compatible errors.The change becomes effective after th...
Page 136 - PDF Settings
136 Understanding the Printer Menus PDF Settings Use this menu to change printer settings that only affect the PDF jobs. Quantity Purpose: To specify the number of copies to print. Values: Print Mode Purpose: To specify the print mode. Values: PDF Password Purpose: To specify the password to print a...
Page 137 - Network
Understanding the Printer Menus 137 Output Color Purpose: To specify the color mode to color or black and white. Values: Network Use this menu to change the printer settings affecting jobs sent to the printer through the wired or wireless network. NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the facto...
Page 153 - Maintenance
Understanding the Printer Menus 153 RAM Disk Purpose: To allocate memory to the RAM disk file system for the Secure Print feature. The change takes effect after the printer is turned off and then on. Values: Fax Server Address Book Purpose: To specify whether to search the phone numbers from the LDA...
Page 156 - Purpose
156 Understanding the Printer Menus Clean Developer Purpose: To rotate the developer motor and stir the toner in the toner cartridge. Values: Toner Refresh Purpose: To use up a toner cartridge when you need to replace it before the end of its life, or to stir the toner in a new toner cartridge. Valu...
Page 160 - Panel Language; Enabling the Panel Lock
160 Understanding the Printer Menus PS Data Format Purpose: To specify the PostScript 3 Compatible communication protocol. You can configure the PS Data Format settings for the wired network. Values: Panel Language Purpose: To specify the language to be used on the operator panel. Values: Panel Lock...
Page 161 - Disabling the Panel Lock; Resetting Defaults
Understanding the Printer Menus 161 9 Enter the password, and then press the (Set) button. NOTE: The factory-default password is 0000. NOTE: If you ever lose or forget the password which you have set, turn off and then turn on the printer while pressing the (Menu) button to reset the password. Disab...
Page 162 - Print Media Guidelines; Paper; Recommended Paper; Unacceptable Paper
162 Print Media Guidelines 15 Print Media Guidelines Print media can be paper, labels, envelopes, and coated paper among others. Your printer provides high-quality printing on a variety of print media. Selecting the appropriate print media for your printer helps avoid printing troubles. This section...
Page 163 - Selecting Paper; Selecting Preprinted Media and Letterhead
Print Media Guidelines 163 Selecting Paper Proper paper selection helps prevent jams and ensures trouble-free printing. To help avoid jams or poor print quality: • Always use new, dry, and undamaged paper.• Before loading the paper, identify the recommended print side of the paper. This information ...
Page 164 - Loading Letterhead; Envelopes; Envelope
164 Print Media Guidelines Loading Letterhead Load the letterhead in the printer with the print side facing up. Ensure that the title on the letterhead enters the printer first. Selecting Pre-punched Paper Pre-punched paper brands can differ in the number and placement of holes and in manufacturing ...
Page 165 - Labels
Print Media Guidelines 165 • To load envelope in standard 150 sheet tray, the print side must be facing up.• See "Loading Envelopes" on page 171 for instructions on loading an envelope.• Use one envelope size during a print job.• Ensure that the humidity is low because high humidity (more th...
Page 166 - Storing Print Media; Identifying Print Media and Specifications; Supported Paper Sizes
166 Print Media Guidelines Storing Print Media For proper print media storage, the following guidelines help avoid media 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 ...
Page 167 - Supported Paper Types
Print Media Guidelines 167 Supported Paper Types • Plain*• Plain Side 2• Plain Thick• Plain Thick Side 2• Recycled• Recycled Side 2• Label• Covers• Covers Side 2• Envelope• Coated• Coated Side 2 * Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings. Paper Type Specifications Paper...
Page 168 - Loading Print Media; Capacity; Print Media Dimensions
168 Loading Print Media 16 Loading Print Media Loading print media properly helps prevent jams and ensures trouble-free printing.Before loading print media, identify the recommended print side of the print media. This information is usually indicated on the print media package. NOTE: After loading p...
Page 171 - Loading Envelopes
Loading Print Media 171 Loading Envelopes NOTE: When you print on envelopes, be sure to specify the envelope setting on the printer driver. If not specified, the print image will be rotated 180 degrees. NOTE: If you do not load envelopes in the standard 150 sheet tray right after they have been remo...
Page 174 - Loading Print Media When Manual Duplex Printing
174 Loading Print Media Loading Print Media When Manual Duplex Printing NOTE: When printing on curled paper, straighten the paper and then load it in the standard 150 sheet tray. NOTE: You can specify the settings required for manual duplex printing on the printer driver. NOTE: PS printer driver doe...
Page 175 - Using the Output Tray Extension
Loading Print Media 175 Using the Output Tray Extension The output tray extension is designed to prevent print media from falling from the printer after the print job is complete.Before printing a document, ensure that the output tray extension is fully extended. NOTE: When you pull out envelopes or...
Page 176 - and Faxing
176 Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing 17 Printing........................................................................................ 177 18 Copying ....................................................................................... 189 19 Scanning.........................................
Page 177 - Printing; Tips for Successful Printing; Tips on Storing Print Media; Sending a Job to Print
Printing 177 17 Printing This chapter covers tips for printing, how to print certain lists of information from your printer, and how to cancel a job. Tips for Successful Printing Tips on Storing Print Media Store your print media properly. For more information, see "Storing Print Media" on p...
Page 178 - Canceling a Print Job; Canceling From the Operator Panel
178 Printing Canceling a Print Job There are several methods for canceling a print job. Canceling From the Operator Panel To cancel a job after it has started printing: 1 Press the (Cancel) button. NOTE: Printing is canceled only for the current job. All the following jobs will continue to print. Ca...
Page 179 - Using the Secure Print Feature; Procedures for Secure Print
Printing 179 Using the Secure Print Feature You can store print jobs secured with a password in the memory. Users with the password can print them from the operator panel. This feature can be used to print confidential documents. NOTE: The Secure Print feature is available only when RAM Disk under S...
Page 180 - Direct Print Using the USB Memory (USB Direct Print); Supported File Formats
180 Printing 7 Press the button until Print is highlighted, and then press the ( Set ) button. NOTE: When you delete the document in the memory, press the button until Delete is highlighted, and then press the (Set) button. NOTE: You can set the number of copies for printing in the print driver. Del...
Page 181 - Printing With Wi-Fi Direct; Setting Up Wi-Fi Direct
Printing 181 You can also print a file by the following steps. a Press the (Menu) button. b Ensure that Print From USB Memory is highlighted, and then press the ( Set ) button. 3 Press the button until the desired file is highlighted, and then press the (Set) button. 4 Select printing options as req...
Page 183 - Printing via Wi-Fi Direct
Printing 183 For Windows Vista ® a Click Start Connect To . b Click the printer SSID. c Enter the passphrase, and then click Connect . The mobile device will connect to the printer. For iOS a Tap Settings Wi-Fi . b Tap the printer SSID. c Enter the passphrase, and then tap Join . The mobile devi...
Page 184 - Resetting the Passphrase
184 Printing 8 Select Disconnect , and then press the (Set) button. The selected device is successfully disconnected. Resetting the Passphrase 1 Press the (Menu) button. 2 Press the button until System is highlighted, and then press the (Set) button. 3 Press the button until Admin Menu is highlighte...
Page 185 - Mobile Printing; Android OS; Printing With AirPrint; Setting Up AirPrint on Your Printer
Printing 185 Mobile Printing The printer supports printing from a variety of mobile devices. Android OS Download the Dell Document Hub app for free from Google Play. Easy to use and navigate, the Dell Document Hub app enables direct printing of photos, documents web content and more, to supported De...
Page 186 - Printing via AirPrint; Printing With Google Cloud Print; Preparing to Use the Printer with Google Cloud Print
186 Printing 3 In the navigation panel, scroll down to Print Server Settings and click AirPrint . 4 Click Turn On AirPrint in the Enable AirPrint field. The printer is ready for AirPrint. NOTE: If the Enable AirPrint check box is not active, it means that both Bonjour (mDNS) and IPP are already set ...
Page 187 - Registering the Printer to Your Google Account
Printing 187 When using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool 1 Launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool by entering IP address of the printer in your web browser. For more information, see "Setting Up the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool" on page 75 and "Starting the Dell Pri...
Page 188 - Printing a Report Page
188 Printing Printing From Google Chrome The following procedure uses the Google Chrome browser on a Windows ® PC as an example. 1 Open the Google Chrome browser. 2 Open the web page or e-mail that you want to print. 3 Click or (varies depending on the version of the Google Chrome browser) in the to...
Page 189 - Copying; Loading Paper for Copying; Making Copies From the Document Glass
Copying 189 18 Copying NOTE: If the Function Enabled setting for COPY is set to On(Password) , you need to enter the four digit password to use the copy function. If the Function Enabled setting for COPY is set to Off , the copy function is disabled. For details, see "Function Enabled" on pa...
Page 191 - Making Copies From the ADF; Setting Copy Options; Number of Copies
Copying 191 Making Copies From the ADF CAUTION: Do not load more than 15 sheets into the ADF or allow more than 15 sheets to be fed to the ADF output tray. The ADF output tray should be emptied before it exceeds 15 sheets or your original documents may be damaged. NOTE: To get the best scan quality,...
Page 195 - Sharpness
Copying 195 Lighter/Darker To adjust the contrast to make the copy lighter or darker than the original: 1 Load the document(s) face up into the ADF with the top edge of the document(s) in first.ORPlace a single document face down on the document glass, and close the document cover.For details about ...
Page 199 - Copying an ID Card; Changing the Default Settings
Copying 199 Copying an ID Card You can copy both sides of ID card on one side of a sheet of paper in its original size by selecting Start ID Copy . To make a copy: 1 Place an ID card facing down on the document glass, and close the document cover.For details about loading a document, see "Making...
Page 200 - Scanning; Scanning Overview
200 Scanning 19 Scanning Scanning Overview NOTE: If the Function Enabled setting for SCAN is set to On(Password) , you need to enter the four digit password to use the scan function. If the Function Enabled setting for SCAN is set to Off , the scan function is disabled. For details, see "Functio...
Page 201 - Scanning From the Operator Panel - Using Web Services on Devices; Printer Setup for Scanning via Web Services on Devices (WSD); Procedures for Scanning via Web Services on Devices (WSD)
Scanning 201 Scanning From the Operator Panel - Using Web Services on Devices (WSD) If the printer is connected to a computer via network using Web Services on Devices (WSD) protocol, you can use the protocol to send scanned images to a computer. NOTE: You need to connect the printer and your comput...
Page 202 - Scanning Using the TWAIN Driver; Preview; Image Quality
202 Scanning Scanning Using the TWAIN Driver Your printer supports the TWAIN driver for scanning images. TWAIN is one of the standard components provided by Windows Vista ® , Windows ® 7, Windows ® 8, Windows ® 8.1, Windows Server ® 2003, Windows Server ® 2008, Windows Server ® 2008 R2, Windows Serv...
Page 203 - Scanning Using the Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) Driver
Scanning 203 Scanning Using the Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) Driver Your printer also supports the WIA driver for scanning images. WIA is one of the standard components provided by Windows ® operating systems and works with digital cameras and scanners. Unlike the TWAIN driver, the WIA driver all...
Page 204 - Scanning to a Computer or Server via SMB/FTP
204 Scanning Scanning to a Computer or Server via SMB/FTP Overview The Scan to Network Folder feature allows you to scan documents and send the scanned document to a network computer via the FTP or SMB protocol. You can select the kind of server and specify a destination to store the scanned documen...
Page 206 - Confirming a Login Name and Password
206 Scanning Confirming a Login Name and Password When Using SMB The Scan to Network Folder feature requires a user login account with a valid and non-empty password for authentication. Confirm a login user name and password. If you do not use a password for your user login, you need to create a pas...
Page 207 - Creating a Folder to Store the Document
Scanning 207 For Windows Server ® 2008 R2 1 Click Start Control Panel . 2 Select User Accounts . 3 Click User Accounts . 4 Click Create a password for your account and add in a password for your user login account. For Mac OS X 10.6, OS X 10.7, OS X 10.8, OS X 10.9, and OS X 10.10 1 Click System...
Page 209 - Registering Destinations in the Address Book
Scanning 209 11 Click OK . NOTE: To add sub-folders, create new folders in the shared folder you have created. Example: Folder name: MyShare , Second-level folder name: MyPic , Third-level folder name: John You should now see MyShare\MyPic\John in your directory. After you created a folder, go to ...
Page 210 - Go
210 Scanning From the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool 1 Open a web browser. 2 Enter the IP address of the printer in the address bar and click Go . The printer's web page appears. NOTE: For details on how to check the IP address of the printer, see "Verifying the IP Address" on page 45. ...
Page 213 - Tool
Scanning 213 6 Click Tool New (Device Address Book) Server . The Server Address dialog box appears. To fill in the fields, enter the information as follows: 1 Name Enter a friendly name that you want to display on the Address Book. 2 Server Type Select Computer if you store the document in a...
Page 215 - Sending the Scanned File to a Computer or Server; Scanning to USB Memory; Basic Scanning Procedures
Scanning 215 Sending the Scanned File to a Computer or Server 1 Load the document(s) face up into the ADF with the top edge of the document(s) in first.ORPlace a single document face down on the document glass, and close the document cover.For details about loading a document, see "Making Copies...
Page 216 - Using the ID Scan; Sending an E-mail With the Scanned Image; E-mail Server Settings; Setting an E-mail Address Book
216 Scanning 2 Load the document(s) face up into the ADF with the top edge of the document(s) in first.ORPlace a single document face down on the document glass, and close the document cover.For details about loading a document, see "Making Copies From the ADF" on page 191 or "Making Cop...
Page 218 - Name; Sending an E-mail With the Scanned File
218 Scanning 6 Enter a name and e-mail address in the Name and E-mail Address fields. 7 Click Apply New Settings . Sending an E-mail With the Scanned File 1 Load the document(s) face up into the ADF with the top edge of the document(s) in first.ORPlace a single document face down on the document gla...
Page 221 - Faxing; Configuring Fax Initial Settings; Setting Your Country
Faxing 221 20 Faxing NOTE: If the Function Enabled setting for FAX is set to On(Password) , you need to enter the four digit password to use the fax function. If the Function Enabled setting for FAX is set to Off , the fax function is disabled. For details, see "Function Enabled" on page 158...
Page 222 - Setting the Time and Date
222 Faxing You can enter alphanumeric characters using the numeric keypad, including special symbols by pressing the 1, *, and # buttons.For details on how to use the numeric keypad to enter alphanumeric characters, see "Using the Numeric Keypad to Enter Characters" on page 73. 10 Press the ...
Page 223 - Setting Sounds; Speaker Volume; Specifying the Fax Settings; Changing the Fax Settings Options
Faxing 223 Setting Sounds Speaker Volume 1 Press the (Menu) button. 2 Press the button until System is highlighted, and then press the (Set) button. 3 Press the button until Admin Menu is highlighted, and then press the (Set) button. 4 Press the button until Fax Settings is highlighted, and then pre...
Page 224 - Available Fax Settings Options
224 Faxing Available Fax Settings Options You can use the following settings options for configuring the fax system: Option Description Receive Mode Telephone Automatic fax reception is turned off. You can receive a fax by picking up the handset of the external telephone, and then pressing the remot...
Page 225 - Prefix Dial
Faxing 225 Prefix Dial NOTE: Prefix Dial only supports the environment where you send a fax to the external line number. To use Prefix Dial, you must do the following from the operator panel. 1 Press the (Menu) button. 2 Press the button until System is highlighted, and then press the (Set) button. ...
Page 226 - Sending a Fax; Sending a Fax Automatically; Sending a Fax Manually
226 Faxing 8 Press the button until Prefix Dial is highlighted, and then press the (Set) button. 9 Press the button until On is highlighted, and then press the (Set) button. 10 Press the (Back) button to return to the previous menu. 11 Press the button until Prefix Dial Num is highlighted, and then ...
Page 227 - Setting Fax Options
Faxing 227 5 Configure the fax settings as necessary.Settings such as resolution and contrast are available. For details about setting items, see "Setting Fax Options" on page 227. 6 Press the button until On is highlighted, and then press the (Set) button. 7 Enter the fax number of the remo...
Page 228 - Confirming Transmissions
228 Faxing 5 Press the button to select the desired setting, and then press the (Set) button. NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings. Lighter/Darker To adjust the contrast to make the fax lighter or darker than the original: 1 Press the (Fax) button. 2 Specify a...
Page 229 - Sending a Delayed Fax; Sending a Fax From Your Computer (Direct Fax)
Faxing 229 Sending a Delayed Fax You can save scanned documents for transmission at a specified time in order to take advantage of lower long distance rates. 1 Load the document(s) face up into the ADF with the top edge of the document(s) in first.ORPlace a single document face down on the document ...
Page 231 - Help; Start Sending
Faxing 231 7 Specify the destination for the recipient in one of the following ways:• Enter a name and phone number directly.• Select a recipient from the Phone Book saved on your computer.• Select a recipient from a database other than the Phone Book.For more information on how to specify the desti...
Page 232 - Dell Color MFP E525w Fax
232 Faxing 1 Open the file you want to send by fax. 2 Open the print dialog box from the application, and then select Dell Color MFP E525w Fax . 3 Specify the fax settings. NOTE: The settings done here are only applied to a single fax job. 4 Click Print . The Set/Check Fax Transmission dialog box ap...
Page 233 - Receiving a Fax; About Receiving Modes; Loading Paper for Receiving Faxes; Receiving a Fax Manually Using an External Telephone
Faxing 233 Receiving a Fax About Receiving Modes There are five receiving modes: Telephone , Fax , Telephone/Fax , Ans Machine/Fax , and DRPD . NOTE: To use the Telephone/Fax mode or Ans Machine/Fax mode, attach an external telephone or answering machine to the phone connector ( ) on the back of you...
Page 234 - Receiving Faxes Using the DRPD Mode
234 Faxing Press the buttons slowly in sequence. If you still hear the fax tone from the remote machine, try pressing the two- digit keys once again.The remote receive code is set to Off at the factory. You can change the two-digit number to whatever you choose. For details on changing the code, see...
Page 235 - Automatic Dialing; Setting Speed Dial
Faxing 235 Automatic Dialing Speed Dial You can store up to 99 frequently dialed numbers in speed dial locations (01– 99). When the speed dial job specified in the delayed fax or redial exists, you cannot change the speed dial number from the operator panel or Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool . S...
Page 239 - Printing an Address Book List; Other Ways to Fax; Using the Secure Receiving Mode; Secure Receive
Faxing 239 4 Configure the fax settings as necessary. Settings such as resolution and contrast are available. To configure these settings, press the button until Preferences is highlighted, and then press the (Set) button. For details about setting items, see "Setting Fax Options" on page 22...
Page 240 - Using an Answering Machine
240 Faxing To print received documents: 1 Press the (Menu) button. 2 Press the button until Job Status is highlighted, and then press the (Set) button. 3 Press the button until Secure Receive is highlighted, and then press the (Set) button. 4 Enter the password, and then press the (Set) button. The ...
Page 241 - Printing a Report; Changing Fax Defaults
Faxing 241 • Set your printer to the Ans Machine/Fax mode and set Auto Rec Ans/FAX to specify the time for the TAD. • Turn off the computer modem's fax-receive feature.• Do not use the computer modem if your printer is sending or receiving a fax.• Follow the instructions provided with your computer ...
Page 242 - Know Your Printer
242 Know Your Printer 21 Understanding Your Printer Software ................................... 243 22 Using Digital Certificates ......................................................... 244 23 Understanding Printer Messages .......................................... 248 24 Specifications ...........
Page 243 - Understanding Your Printer Software; FAQ; Dell Printer Hub (Windows
Understanding Your Printer Software 243 21 Understanding Your Printer Software Use the Software and Documentation disc that shipped with your printer to install a combination of software programs, depending on your operating system. For details on how to use your software, click FAQ or Help of each ...
Page 244 - Using Digital Certificates; Setting a Digital Certificate; Preparing to Use HTTPS Communication
244 Using Digital Certificates 22 Using Digital Certificates The authentication feature using digital certificates upgrades security when sending print data or setting data.To use digital certificates, set the digital certificate on the printer, and then enable various SSL/TLS communication. NOTE: F...
Page 245 - Exporting a Certificate Signing Request (CSR)
Using Digital Certificates 245 Exporting a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) NOTE: To export a CSR from the printer, SSL/TLS Server Communication must be enabled with a self-signed certificate. For details, see "Preparing to Use HTTPS Communication" on page 244. NOTE: If you are using a PKCS...
Page 246 - Managing the Digital Certificate; Confirming the Settings of a Digital Certificate
246 Using Digital Certificates Managing the Digital Certificate You can confirm or delete a digital certificate set on the printer. Confirming the Settings of a Digital Certificate 1 Launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool by entering the IP address of the printer in your web browser. For mor...
Page 247 - Setting the SSL/TLS Communication Feature
Using Digital Certificates 247 Setting the SSL/TLS Communication Feature Enabling the SSL/TLS Communication Between the Printer and Client Computers Setting the server certificate in the printer enables the encrypted communication for when client computers access the printer to view or change its se...
Page 248 - Understanding Printer Messages
248 Understanding Printer Messages 23 Understanding Printer Messages The printer operator panel displays messages describing the current state of the printer and indicates possible printer problems you must resolve. This chapter describes messages, their meanings, and how to clear the messages. CAUT...
Page 255 - Specifications; Operating System Compatibility
Specifications 255 24 Specifications Operating System Compatibility Your Dell™ Color Multifunction Printer | E525w is compatible with Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® , Windows Vista ® 64-bit Edition, Windows ® 7, Windows ® 7 64-bit Edition, Windows ® 8, Windows ® 8 64-bit Edition, Windows ® 8.1, Windows...
Page 256 - Interface; Environment
256 Specifications Page Description Language (PDL)/Emulation, Operating System, and Interface MIB Compatibility A Management Information Base (MIB) is a database containing information about network devices (such as adapters, bridges, routers, or computers). This information helps network administra...
Page 257 - Cables
Specifications 257 Altitude NOTE: For more information on adjusting the altitude, see "Adjust Altitude" on page 95. Cables Your interconnection cable must meet the following requirements: Print Specifications Operating Up to 3,100 m (10,000 feet) Storage 70.9275 Kpa Connection type Connectio...
Page 258 - Copy Specifications
258 Specifications Copy Specifications Scanner Specifications Item Description Copy resolution Document glass: 600 x 600 dots/25.4 mm (1 inch) ADF: 600 x 300 dots/25.4mm (1 inch) (Same for Color/Black&White) Copy speed Color 18 cpm or more, Black&White 18 cpm or more (When using the document...
Page 259 - Facsimile Specifications
Specifications 259 Facsimile Specifications Item Description Compatibility ITU-T Group 3 Applicable line Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), Private Branch Exchange (PBX) Data coding Black&White: 1bit, JBIG, MMR, MR, MH encoding Color: Not supported Max modem speed 33.6 Kbps Transmission s...
Page 260 - Maintaining Your Printer
260 Maintaining Your Printer 25 Maintaining Your Printer .......................................................... 261 26 Clearing Jams ............................................................................ 276
Page 261 - Determining the Status of Supplies; Conserving Supplies
Maintaining Your Printer 261 25 Maintaining Your Printer Periodically, your printer requires you to complete certain tasks to maintain optimum print quality. If several people are using the printer, you may want to designate a key operator to maintain your printer. Refer printing problems and mainte...
Page 262 - Storing Consumables; Important Information; Removing the Toner Cartridges
262 Maintaining Your Printer Storing Consumables Store consumables in their original packaging until you need to use them. Do not store consumables in: • Temperatures greater than 40°C (104°F).• An environment with extreme changes in humidity or temperature.• Direct sunlight.• Dusty places.• A car f...
Page 264 - Installing a Toner Cartridge
264 Maintaining Your Printer Installing a Toner Cartridge 1 Unpack a new toner cartridge of the desired color and shake it five to six times to distribute the toner evenly. NOTE: Ensure that the color of the new toner cartridge matches that on the handle before replacing it. NOTE: Handle the toner c...
Page 265 - Cleaning Inside the Printer
Maintaining Your Printer 265 4 Close the toner access cover. 5 Turn on the printer. Cleaning Inside the Printer WARNING: To prevent electric shock, always turn off the printer and disconnect the power cable from the grounded outlet before performing maintenance. 1 Confirm that the printer is not in ...
Page 268 - Cleaning the Color Toner Density (CTD) Sensor
268 Maintaining Your Printer 10 Replace the other three cartridges as well. 11 Close the toner access cover. Cleaning the Color Toner Density (CTD) Sensor Clean the CTD sensor only when an alert for the CTD sensor is shown on the operator panel. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned off. 2 Push the re...
Page 269 - Adjusting Color Registration; Performing Auto Adjust
Maintaining Your Printer 269 3 Clean the CTD sensor inside the printer with a clean dry cotton swab. 4 Close the rear cover. 5 Turn on the printer. Adjusting Color Registration This section describes how to adjust the color registration when you first install the printer or after moving it to a new ...
Page 270 - Printing the Color Registration Chart; Determining Values
270 Maintaining Your Printer 7 Ensure that Are You Sure? is displayed, press the button to select Yes , and then press the (Set) button.Auto adjust is performed. Tool Box 1 Click Start All Programs Dell Printers Dell Printer Hub . Dell Printer Hub opens. 2 Select Dell Color MFP E525w print dri...
Page 271 - Entering Values
Maintaining Your Printer 271 When the value is not 0, enter the value according to the procedure in "Entering Values" on page 271. Entering Values Tool Box Using the Tool Box , enter the values that you found in the color registration chart to make adjustments. 1 Click Start All Programs...
Page 272 - Cleaning the Scanner
272 Maintaining Your Printer 6 Clear the On check box for Auto Registration Adjustment . 7 Select the value with the straight line, and then click Apply New Settings . 8 Click Start next to Print Color Regi Chart . The color registration chart is printed with the new values. 9 Adjust the values for ...
Page 274 - Cleaning the ADF Feed Roller
274 Maintaining Your Printer 5 Close the document cover. Cleaning the ADF Feed Roller Keeping the ADF feed roller clean helps ensure the best possible copies. It is recommended to clean the ADF feed roller at regular intervals. 1 Open the ADF cover.
Page 276 - Clearing Jams; Avoiding Jams
276 Clearing Jams 26 Clearing Jams Careful selection of appropriate print media and proper loading allow you to avoid most jams. See "Print Media Guidelines" on page 162 for more information. NOTE: Before buying large quantities of any print media, it is recommended that you try a sample fir...
Page 277 - Identifying the Location of Paper Jams
Clearing Jams 277 Identifying the Location of Paper Jams WARNING: Do not attempt to clear any jams using tools or instruments. This may permanently damage the printer. The following illustration shows where paper jams may occur along the print media path. 1 Scanner Unit 2 Fusing Unit 3 Levers 4 Rear...
Page 278 - Clearing Paper Jams From the ADF; Important
278 Clearing Jams Clearing Paper Jams From the ADF When a document jams while it passes through the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), remove jams in the following procedure. WARNING: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in the Important Informatio...
Page 282 - Clearing Paper Jams From the Front of the Printer; Clearing Paper Jams From the Back of the Printer
282 Clearing Jams Clearing Paper Jams From the Front of the Printer WARNING: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in the Important Information . NOTE: To resolve the error displayed on the operator panel, you must clear all print media from the p...
Page 284 - Clearing Paper Jams From the Output Tray
284 Clearing Jams 5 Close the rear cover. Clearing Paper Jams From the Output Tray WARNING: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in the Important Information . WARNING: To prevent electric shock, always turn off the printer and disconnect the pow...
Page 288 - Troubleshooting
288 Troubleshooting 27 Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 289
Page 289 - Basic Printer Problems; Display Problems
Troubleshooting 289 27 Troubleshooting Basic Printer Problems Some printer problems can be easy to resolve. If a problem occurs with your printer, check each of the following: • The power cable is connected to the printer, and to a properly grounded electrical outlet.• The printer is turned on.• The...
Page 291 - Print Quality Problems; The Output Is Too Light
Troubleshooting 291 Print Quality Problems NOTE: In this section, some procedures that use the Tool Box can also be performed using the operator panel or Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. For information on how to use the operator panel and Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, see "Understand...
Page 292 - Toner Smears or Print Comes Off/Stain on Back Side
292 Troubleshooting Toner Smears or Print Comes Off/Stain on Back Side Action Yes No 1 The print media surface may be uneven. Try changing the Paper Type setting in the printer driver. For example, change the plain paper to thick. a On the General or Paper/Output tab in Printing Preferences of the p...
Page 293 - Random Spots/Blurred Images
Troubleshooting 293 Random Spots/Blurred Images The Entire Output Is Blank If this issue appears, contact Dell. Streaks Appear on the Output If this issue appears, contact Dell. Action Yes No 1 Ensure that the toner cartridges are installed correctly. See "Installing a Toner Cartridge" on pa...
Page 294 - Pitched Color Dots
294 Troubleshooting Pitched Color Dots If this issue appears, contact Dell. Vertical Blanks Mottle Action Yes No 1 Clean inside the printer and performing test print. a Clean inside the printer by using the cleaning rod. See "Cleaning Inside the Printer" on page 265. b Click Print Test Page ...
Page 295 - Ghosting
Troubleshooting 295 Ghosting Action Yes No 1 Adjust the transfer bias. a Launch the Tool Box , and click Registration Adjustment on the Printer Maintenance tab. b Click Chart Print . c Click Ghost Configuration Chart . The ghost configuration chart is printed. d Click Adjust Transfer Roller . e Sele...
Page 296 - Fog
296 Troubleshooting Fog Bead-Carry-Out (BCO) Action Yes No 1 Is the whole page printed light? Contact Dell. Go to action 2. 2 Start Clean Developer . a Launch the Tool Box , and click Clean Developer on the Printer Maintenance tab. b Click Start . Is the problem recovered? The task is complete. Go t...
Page 297 - Auger Mark
Troubleshooting 297 Auger Mark Wrinkled/Stained Paper Action Yes No 1 The toner cartridges may be low or need to be replaced. a Check if the LCD panel on the operator panel shows the message prompting you to replace a toner cartridge. b Replace the toner cartridges as necessary. Is the problem recov...
Page 298 - The Top Margins Are Incorrect
298 Troubleshooting The Top Margins Are Incorrect 3 Check the crease. Is the crease within 30 mm of the four edges of the envelope? This type of crease is considered normal. Your printer is not at fault. If the envelope is 220 mm or longer (C5 or Envelope #10), go to action 4a. If the envelope is sh...
Page 299 - Color Registration Is Out of Alignment
Troubleshooting 299 Color Registration Is Out of Alignment Action Yes No 1 Execute auto color registration adjustment. a Launch the Tool Box , and click Registration Adjustment on the Printer Maintenance tab. b Clear the On check box for Auto Registration Adjustment . c Click Start next to Auto Corr...
Page 300 - Protrudent/Bumpy Paper; Jam; Misfeed Jam
300 Troubleshooting Protrudent/Bumpy Paper Jam Misfeed Jam Action Yes No 1 Clean up the fusing unit. a Load one sheet of paper in the standard 150 sheet tray, and then print a solid image all over paper. b Load the printed sheet with the side to be printed on facing down, and then print a blank shee...
Page 302 - Copy Problem
302 Troubleshooting Copy Problem Fax Problems Problem Action A document loaded in the ADF cannot be copied. Ensure that the ADF cover is firmly closed. Vertical lines appear on the outputs when you copy using the ADF. Clean the ADF glass. See "Cleaning the Scanner" on page 272. Problem Actio...
Page 303 - Scanning Problems
Troubleshooting 303 Scanning Problems Documents are not stored in the memory. There may not be enough memory to store the document. If the display shows a Memory Full message, delete any documents you no longer need from the memory and then restore the document, or wait for the job in progress (e.g....
Page 305 - Digital Certificate Problems
Troubleshooting 305 Digital Certificate Problems Cannot scan using TWAIN or WIA on a Windows Server ® 2012 or Windows Server ® 2012 R2 computer. Install the Desktop Experience feature on the computer.To install Desktop Experience: 1 Click Server Manager from the Start screen. The Server Manager scre...
Page 306 - Wi-Fi Direct Problems
306 Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Direct Problems Scanner Driver/Printer Utility Problems Wireless Problems Problem Action The device cannot discover the printer. The printer may be connected to another device via Wi-Fi Direct. Disconnect the printer and the device. See "Disconnecting Wi-Fi Direct Netwo...
Page 307 - Other Problems
Troubleshooting 307 Other Problems Contacting Service When you call for printer service, be prepared to describe the problem you are experiencing or the error message on the display.You need to know the model type and Service Tag number of your printer. See the label located inside the side door of ...
Page 308 - Appendix
308 Appendix Appendix..................................................................................... 309
Page 309 - Dell Technical Support Policy; Online Services
Appendix 309 Appendix 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, software program and hardware drivers to the original default conf...
Page 310 - Warranty and Return Policy; Recycling Information; Contacting Dell
310 Appendix Warranty and Return Policy Dell Inc. ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. For information about the Dell warranty for your printer, see www.dell.com/support . Recyc...
Page 311 - New Zealand PTC200 Warnings; General Warning
Appendix 311 New Zealand PTC200 Warnings General Warning The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does...
Page 312 - FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT; Labeling Requirements; RF Exposure Warning
312 Appendix USA/Canada Wi-Fi Warnings Class B: FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection a...
Page 313 - Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information; Informations concernant l'exposition aux fréquences radio (RF); Canada IC Statement
Appendix 313 Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information The radiated output power of the Wireless Device is below the Industry Canada (IC) radio frequency exposure limits. The Wireless Device should be used in such a manner such that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimize...