Page 2 - Order toner cartridges
Order toner cartridges Dell™ toner cartridges are available only through Dell. You can order toner cartridges online at www.dell.com/supplies or by phone. USA 877-465-2968(877-Ink2You) Ca na da 877-501-4803 Mexico 001-800-210-7607 Puerto Ric o 800-805-7545 UK 0870 907 4574 Ir eland 1850 707 407 Fra ...
Page 3 - DellTM Workgroup Laser Printer W5300; User’s Guide; Programs or All; for installation instructions.
w w w . d e l l . c o m / s u p p l i e s | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell™ Workgroup Laser Printer W5300 If you purchased additional options, for example, paper trays, a duplex unit, or an envelope feeder, refer to the User’s Guide (Start → Programs or All Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Lase...
Page 4 - NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better; NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of
Notes, Notices, and Cautions N OT E : A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. N OT I C E: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CA U T I ON : A C A U TI O N in di cat es a po t e ...
Page 5 - C o n t e n t s; S e t u p f o r n e t w o r k p r in t in g
C o n t e n t s 5 C o n t e n t s 1 S e t u p f o r n e t w o r k p r in t in g Selecting your printer network setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Attaching locally to a print server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Complete Microsoft Plug and Play Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Installing d...
Page 7 - A p p e n d i x; I n d e x
C o n t e n t s 7 6 A p p e n d i x Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Dell Software License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 I n d e x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3
Page 9 - CAUTION: SAFETY INFORMATION; Your product uses a laser.; not; mus t
9 CAUTION: SAFETY INFORMATION 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. CA U T IO N : U s e o f c o n t r o l s o r a d j us t m e n ts o r p e r f o r m a n ...
Page 11 - S E C T I O N 1; Selecting your printer network setup
1 S E C T I O N 1 S e t u p f o r n e t w o r k p r i n t i n g Selecting your printer network setup Attaching locally to a print server Attaching directly to the network (print server) Attaching directly to the network (no print server)
Page 12 - Determine your network setup from the three options below.
1 2 S e t u p f o r n e t w o r k p r i n t i n g w w w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c o m Selecting your printer network setup Determine your network setup from the three options below. 1 Attach your printer to a print server (or other computer) with a USB cable. Go to pa...
Page 13 - Attaching locally to a print server; Complete the Microsoft Plug and Play Wizard.; Complete Microsoft Plug and Play Wizard
S e t u p f o r n e t w o r k p r i n t i n g 1 3 Attaching locally to a print server If you are connecting the printer to a print server with a USB cable and want to share the printer with multiple users on the network, use this method. In this section you will: • Complete the Microsoft Plug and Pl...
Page 14 - Drivers and Utilities
1 4 S e t u p f o r n e t w o r k p r i n t i n g w w w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c o m Using Windows XP 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into your computer. The Wizard automatically searches for an appropriate driver. 2 Scroll through the list of drivers until you...
Page 18 - Installing drivers in a Linux environment
1 8 S e t u p f o r n e t w o r k p r i n t i n g w w w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c o m Use the following table to identify the driver for your language. 3 Highlight the appropriate driver, and then click Finish. The Add Printer Wizard screen appears. 4 Use the default ...
Page 19 - Installing drivers in a Novell environment; Click On a print server, and then click Next.; Select both options to install the software and the; If your network also uses NetWare, click NetWare Systems as well.; The Congratulations screen appears.
S e t u p f o r n e t w o r k p r i n t i n g 1 9 Installing drivers in a Novell environment Your printer supports Novell® NetWare® versions 3.x, 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x. For information on using your printer in a Novell environment, refer to your Novell documentation. Set up the queue on the print server...
Page 20 - Install printer drivers on one client computer; Click On this client computer.
2 0 S e t u p f o r n e t w o r k p r i n t i n g w w w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c o m Install printer drivers on one client computer If you are connecting one client computer to the print server, go to that client computer and insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 1 Cl...
Page 21 - Attaching directly to the network (print server); Locate the IP address; Utilities Menu
S e t u p f o r n e t w o r k p r i n t i n g 2 1 Attaching directly to the network (print server) If your print server is in one location (for example, a secure area) and the network printer is in another location (for example, a printer room), use this method to install software on one or multiple...
Page 22 - Set up the queue on the print server
2 2 S e t u p f o r n e t w o r k p r i n t i n g w w w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c o m Set up the queue on the print server 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD, and then click Next. 2 Click Install the printer on the Network (Network installation), and then click Nex...
Page 23 - Install printer drivers on one or more remote client computers; Run
S e t u p f o r n e t w o r k p r i n t i n g 2 3 Install printer drivers on one or more remote client computers If you are connecting client computers to the print server, run the Drivers and Utilities CD installer again: 1 Go to Start → Run → d:\setup.exe (d represents the CD drive). 2 Click Insta...
Page 24 - Assign an IP Address
2 4 S e t u p f o r n e t w o r k p r i n t i n g w w w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c o m Attaching directly to the network (no print server) If you are sharing your network printer in a small workgroup environment and are not using a print server, use this method. In thi...
Page 26 - Install printer drivers
2 6 S e t u p f o r n e t w o r k p r i n t i n g w w w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c o m 17 Repeat steps 10 through 13 to set each Octet for Gateway. A Static IP Address has been assigned to the printer. You can verify the settings by opening a web browser on any compute...
Page 27 - From the client computer, insert the; Type the printer IP address, for example,
S e t u p f o r n e t w o r k p r i n t i n g 2 7 Install printer drivers on one client computer 1 From the client computer, insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Click Install the printer on the Network (Network installation), and then click Next. 3 Click On this client computer. 4 Click Next. 5 S...
Page 29 - S E C T I O N 2; Accessing the printer system board
2 S E C T I O N 2 I n s t a l l o p t i o n a l m e m o r y c a r d s Accessing the printer system board Installing printer memory Replacing the shield
Page 30 - Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord before continuing.
3 0 I n s t a l l o p t i o n a l m e m o r y c a r d s w w w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c o m You can increase printer memory capacity and connectivity by purchasing additional printer memory or option cards. N OT E : Memory options designed for other Dell printers may ...
Page 31 - Press down on the side door latches and open the side door.
I n s t a l l o p t i o n a l m e m o r y c a r d s 3 1 3 Press down on the side door latches and open the side door. 4 Use a small Phillips screwdriver to loosen, but not remove, the six screws on the shield.
Page 32 - Hold the shield by the tabs and lift it off.
3 2 I n s t a l l o p t i o n a l m e m o r y c a r d s w w w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c o m 5 Use the tabs to slide the shield up until the top three screws fit into the three keyholes on the shield. 6 Hold the shield by the tabs and lift it off. 1 Keyhold 2 Tabs 1 2
Page 33 - Installing printer memory
I n s t a l l o p t i o n a l m e m o r y c a r d s 3 3 Installing printer memory N OT I C E: Electronic components can be damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before you touch the memory option. Your printer comes with 80MB memory. You can buy optional memory cards to...
Page 34 - Open both latches on the connector completely.
3 4 I n s t a l l o p t i o n a l m e m o r y c a r d s w w w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c o m 2 Open both latches on the connector completely. 3 Align the notches on the memory card with the ridges on the connector. 1 Memory connector 1 2 Memory connector 2 1 Ridge 2 No...
Page 35 - Push the memory card straight into the connector until it
I n s t a l l o p t i o n a l m e m o r y c a r d s 3 5 4 Push the memory card straight into the connector until it snaps into place. Make sure each latch fits over the notch located on either side of the memory card. 1 Latch 2 Notch 1 2
Page 36 - Replacing the shield; Follow these steps to reattach the shield and close the doors.; Close the upper door and the lower door.
3 6 I n s t a l l o p t i o n a l m e m o r y c a r d s w w w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c o m Replacing the shield Follow these steps to reattach the shield and close the doors. CA U T IO N : Be fore p e r f ormi n g a ny o f th e p ro cedu r es li st e d be lo w, r ead...
Page 37 - S E C T I O N 3; Installing printer drivers
3 S E C T I O N 3 S e t u p f o r l o c a l p r i n t i n g Installing printer drivers
Page 38 - If your printer is
3 8 S e t u p f o r l o c a l p r i n t i n g w w w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c o m A local printer is a printer attached to your computer using a USB cable. If your printer is attached to a network instead of your computer, go on to “Set up for network printing” on pag...
Page 39 - Run and browse your CD drive (for
S e t u p f o r l o c a l p r i n t i n g 3 9 Using Windows XP N OT E : Business versions of Windows XP require that you have administrative access to install printer drivers on your computer. When you attached the cable and turned on the printer, the Found New Hardware Wizard appeared on your compu...
Page 40 - Run and
4 0 S e t u p f o r l o c a l p r i n t i n g w w w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c o m Using Windows 2000 When you attached the cable and turned on the printer and computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appeared on your computer screen. 1 Insert the Drivers and Uti...
Page 41 - You must install both a USB port driver and a custom print driver.; After the USB port driver is found, click Finish.; The wizard searches for a printer driver.
S e t u p f o r l o c a l p r i n t i n g 4 1 Using Windows Me N OT E : Depending on the software and printers already installed on your computer, your screens may vary from those in the instructions. You must install both a USB port driver and a custom print driver. When you attached the cable and ...
Page 45 - S E C T I O N 4; L o a d p a p e r; Loading paper and transparencies
4 S E C T I O N 4 L o a d p a p e r Loading paper and transparencies Loading envelopes
Page 46 - In the standard tray
4 6 L o a d p a p e r w w w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c o m Loading paper and transparencies In the standard tray Load the print media you use for the majority of your print jobs in the standard tray. 1 Remove the tray. 2 Squeeze the width guide tab and the side of the ...
Page 49 - In the multipurpose feeder; Programs or All Programs; Envelope
L o a d p a p e r 4 9 In the multipurpose feeder The multipurpose feeder can hold several sizes and types of print media, such as transparencies, postcards, note cards, and envelopes. It is useful for single page printing on letterhead or colored paper. The icons on the multipurpose feeder show you ...
Page 51 - Slide the width guide to the far right.
L o a d p a p e r 5 1 3 Slide the width guide to the far right. 4 Load paper or transparencies with the left edge of the stack against the stack height limiter and with the recommended print side face up. 1 Stack height limiter 1
Page 52 - Do; Press Go to return to
5 2 L o a d p a p e r w w w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c o m 5 Gently slide the print media into the multipurpose feeder as far as it will go. Forcing the print media may cause it to buckle. 6 Slide the width guide to the left until it lightly touches the stack of print ...
Page 53 - Loading envelopes
L o a d p a p e r 5 3 Loading envelopes You can load envelopes in the multipurpose feeder or the optional envelope feeder. If you purchased the optional envelope feeder, refer to the User’s Guide for loading instructions. In the multipurpose feeder Load envelopes flap side down with the stamp area a...
Page 54 - Closing the multipurpose feeder; Remove print media from the multipurpose feeder.
5 4 L o a d p a p e r w w w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c o m Closing the multipurpose feeder 1 Remove print media from the multipurpose feeder. 2 Push the metal bar straight back to collapse the multipurpose feeder to its short-length position. 3 Close the multipurpose f...
Page 55 - S E C T I O N 5; U s e y o u r p r i n t e r
5 S E C T I O N 5 U s e y o u r p r i n t e r Changing the language on the operator panel Using the operator panel to change printer settings Printing a job Canceling a job from the printer operator panel Utilizing additional software tools Replacing the toner cartridge
Page 56 - Changing the language on the operator panel; Setup Menu; factory default setting; Saved; user default setting; Ready
5 6 U s e y o u r p r i n t e r w w w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c o m Changing the language on the operator panel To display a different language on the operator panel: 1 Press and release Menu until you see Setup Menu , and then press Select. 2 Press and release Menu u...
Page 57 - Restore factory default settings
U s e y o u r p r i n t e r 5 7 Each menu item has a list of values for the menu item. A value can be: • A phrase or word to describe a setting • A numerical value that can be changed • An On or Off setting 5 Press Menu to scroll to the value you need. 6 Press Select to select the value on the secon...
Page 58 - When you select Restore:; Disable menus; Menus Disabled may appear when you press the Menu button from the
5 8 U s e y o u r p r i n t e r w w w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c o m When you select Restore: • No other button actions are available on the operator panel while Restoring Factory Defaults appears. • All downloaded resources (fonts, macros, and symbol sets) in printer ...
Page 59 - Standard Network
U s e y o u r p r i n t e r 5 9 Quality Menu Print Resolution Toner Darkness PictureGrade Setup Me nu Printer Language Power Saver Quick Start Resource Save Print Timeout Wait Timeout Auto Continue Jam Recovery Page Protect Print Area Display Language Alarm Control Toner Alarm PCL Em ul Me nu Font S...
Page 60 - Printing a job; JOB MENU
6 0 U s e y o u r p r i n t e r w w w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c o m Printing a job To print a job from a typical Microsoft® Windows® application: 1 Open the file you want to print. 2 From the File menu, select Print. 3 Verify that the correct printer is selected in th...
Page 61 - Utilizing additional software tools; Status Monitor
U s e y o u r p r i n t e r 6 1 Utilizing additional software tools Use the Drivers and Utilities CD that came with your printer to install a combination of software applications, depending on your operating system. N OT E : If you purchased your printer and computer separately, you must use the Dri...
Page 62 - Printing Status window
6 2 U s e y o u r p r i n t e r w w w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c o m Printing Status window The Printing Status window displays the status of the printer (Printer Ready, Printer Offline, and Error—Check Printer) and the name of the job when you send a job to print. The...
Page 63 - Driver Profiler
U s e y o u r p r i n t e r 6 3 d Click Uninstall Now. e Click OK when the uninstall is complete. 2 Click Start → Programs or All Programs → Dell Printers → Dell Laser Printer W5300. a Select Dell Printer Software Uninstall. b Select the components to uninstall, and then click Next. c Click Uninstal...
Page 64 - Replacing the toner cartridge; Removing the used toner cartridge
6 4 U s e y o u r p r i n t e r w w w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c o m Replacing the toner cartridge CA U T IO N : Be fore p e r f ormi n g a ny o f th e p ro cedu r es li st e d be lo w, r ead a nd f o ll o w t he sa f e t y i ns t r uc t i o n s. To order replacement t...
Page 65 - Grasp the toner cartridge by the handle and pull it up and out.; Cleaning the printer
U s e y o u r p r i n t e r 6 5 1 Press latch 1 to open the lower door. Press latch 2 to open the upper door. 2 Grasp the toner cartridge by the handle and pull it up and out. Cleaning the printer Using a clean, lint-free cloth, gently clean the shaded areas by wiping toward the front of the printer...
Page 66 - Installing the new toner cartridge
6 6 U s e y o u r p r i n t e r w w w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c o m N OT I C E: Do not touch the transfer roller. . Installing the new toner cartridge Remove the new cartridge from the packaging. Pull the tabs on each side of the plastic strap to remove the packaging ...
Page 67 - Gently shake the cartridge to distribute the toner.
U s e y o u r p r i n t e r 6 7 N OT I C E: Do not touch the photoconductor drum on the underside of the toner cartridge. 1 Gently shake the cartridge to distribute the toner. .
Page 68 - Guide the toner cartridge in until it
6 8 U s e y o u r p r i n t e r w w w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c o m 2 Align the arrows on either side of the toner cartridge with the corresponding arrows in the printer . 3 Guide the toner cartridge in until it snaps into place. 4 Close the upper door, and then the l...
Page 69 - S E C T I O N 6
6 S E C T I O N 6 A p p e n d i x Contacting Dell Dell Sof tware License Agreement
Page 72 - Home and Small Business
7 2 A p p e n d i x ww w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c om France (Paris) (Montpellier) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 33 City Codes: (1) (4) Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr/emaildell/ Home and Small Business Technical Suppor...
Page 73 - India
A p p e n d i x 7 3 India Technical Support 1600 33 8045 Sales 1600 33 8044 Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 16 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Ireland Technical Support 1850 543 543 U.K. Technical Support (dial within...
Page 74 - Latin America
7 4 A p p e n d i x ww w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c om Latin America Customer Technical Support (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4093 Customer Service (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512 728-3619 Fax (Technical Support and Customer Service) (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512 728-3883 ...
Page 76 - Portugal
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Page 79 - Business
A p p e n d i x 7 9 U.S.A. (Austin, Texas) International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 1 Automated Order-Status Service toll-free: 1-800-433-9014 AutoTech (portable and desktop computers) toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 Consumer (Home and Home Office) Technical Support toll-free: 1-800-624-9896 Customer ...
Page 80 - Dell Software License Agreement
8 0 A p p e n d i x ww w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c om 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 ther...
Page 81 - Limited Warranty
A p p e n d i x 8 1 Limited Warranty Dell warrants that the Software disks will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date you receive them. This warranty is limited to you and is not transferable. Any implied warranties are limited to ninet...
Page 82 - General
8 2 A p p e n d i x ww w . d e ll. co m/ su p p l i e s | su p p o r t . d e l l.c om General This license is effective until terminated. It will terminate upon the conditions set forth above or if you fail to comply with any of its terms. Upon termination, you agree that the Software and accompanyi...