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Dell™ Laser Printer 1100 Owner’s Manual Look Inside For: • Preparing Your Printer • Understanding Software • Loading Print Media • Printing • Maintenance • Troubleshooting w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...
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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. Australia Austria Belgium Canada Chile China Colombia Czech Denmark Finland France Germany Ireland Italy Japan Luxembourg Malaysia Mexico...
Stack printed document face down. Paper Output Extension Keep print media from falling off the paper output tray. Express Service Code Identify your printer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support.
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Printer 1100 User’s Guide When you want to: Power your printer on or off. Plug your printer into a properly grounded electrical outlet with the power cord (after all peripherals have been connected). Insert the USB cable. User’s Guide →...
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Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the operating instructions, to a professional service person. • This product is designed to meet safety standards with the use of specific Dell- authorized components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Dell disclaims liability associated with use of non-Dell-authorized components.
Dell zijn goedgekeurd. De veiligheidseigenschappen van sommige onderdelen zijn niet altijd vanzelfsprekend. Dell kan niet verantwoordelijk worden gesteld in geval van gebruik van componenten die niet door Dell zijn goedgekeurd. WAARSCHUWING: Het gebruik van sturingen of instellingen of het uitvoeren van procedures die Als uw product niet gemarkeerd is met dit symbool Gebruik dit product niet tijdens een onweer.
Service eller reparation, som ikke er beskrevet i betjeningsvejledningen, skal udføres af en uddannet servicerepræsentant. • Denne printer er udviklet, så den opfylder sikkerhedsstandarderne med brug af særlige Dell- autoriserede komponenter. Sikkerhedsfunktionerne i nogle dele er ikke altid synlige. Dell fraskriver sig ansvaret i forbindelse med brugen af ikke-Dell-autoriserede komponenter.
Jätä muut kuin käyttöoppaassa kuvatut huolto- ja korjaustoimet ammattilaisille. • Tämä laite on suunniteltu täyttämään turvallisuusstandardit, kun sitä käytetään yhdessä Dellin hyväksymien komponenttien kanssa. Joidenkin turvallisuusominaisuudet eivät välttämättä ole itsestään selviä. Dell kiistää vastuun muiden kuin Dellin hyväksymien komponenttien käytöstä. VAROITUS: Älä käytä tätä laitetta ukonilman aikana.
Dette produktet er konstruert for å oppfylle sikkerhetsstandardene ved bruk av bestemte komponenter som er godkjent av Dell. Sikkerhetsfunksjonene ved noen deler er ikke alltid åpenbar. Dell fraskriver seg ansvar knyttet til bruk av komponenter som ikke er godkjent av Dell.
• Produkten uppfyller tillämpliga säkerhetsföreskrifter om enbart de komponenter som Dell har godkänt används. Det kan vara svårt att avgöra om vissa reservdelar är säkra. Dell frånsäger sig allt ansvar för skador som uppkommer på grund av att du använder komponenter som Dell inte har godkänt.
Этот продукт удовлетворяет всем стандартам по безопасности при условии использования компонентов, сертифицированных Dell. Необходимые меры по обеспечению безопасности при использовании некоторых деталей могут быть неочевидны. Dell не принимает на себя ответственность за использование компонентов, не сертифицированных Dell. ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ: Не пользуйтесь данным устройством во время грозы.
Kullanım talimatlarında belirtilenlerin dışındaki bakım ve onarımlar için profesyonel bir servis personeline başvurun. • Bu ürün, Dell tarafından onaylanmış belli parçaların kullanımıyla güvenlik standartlarını karşılamak üzere tasarlanmıştır. Bazı parçaların güvenlik özellikleri her zaman çok açık değildir. Dell tarafından onaylanmamış parçaların kullanımı sonucu ortaya çıkabilecek durumlarda Dell sorumluluk kabul etmez.
• Esta máquina foi concebida para respeitar as normas de segurança, utilizando componentes específicos autorizados pela Dell. As funções de segurança de algumas peças podem nem sempre ser evidentes. A Dell não se responsabiliza pela utilização de componentes não autorizados pela Dell.
Tento výrobek je zkonstruován tak, aby splňoval bezpečnostní normy při použití konkrétních komponentů autorizovaných společností Dell. Bezepčnostní charakteristiky některých dílů nemusí být vždy zřejmé. Společnost Dell nepřebírá odpovědnost spojenou s použitím komponentů, které nejsou společností Dell autorizovány. UPOZORNĚNÍ: Nepoužívejte toto zařízení při bouřce.
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If you have not already done so, hardware and software installation. Using the Operator Panel The operator panel on the top right side of your printer has two LEDs and one button. LEDs Description The operator panel LEDs signify different things, depending on their sequence.
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Ready mode. This may take some time depending on the size of the print job. In Manual Feed mode, you can’t cancel the print job by pressing...
Windows, see page 15. • Dell Toner Management System™– displays the status of the printer and the name of the job when you send a job to print. The Dell Toner Management System™ window also displays the level of toner remaining and allows you to order replacement toner cartridges.
The selected driver and all of its components are removed from your computer. 3 Click Finish. Understanding Software if you are upgrading the software or if your driver Drivers and Utilities → → Dell Printers Dell Laser Printer 1100 CD or the →...
Printer media includes paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. Your printer provides high quality printing on a variety of print media. Selecting the appropriate print media for your printer helps you avoid printing problems. To get the best possible print quality, use only high-quality, copier-grade paper.
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Maximum Size 8.5 x 14 in. (Legal) (216 x 356 mm) a The printer supports a wide range of media sizes. b Capacity may vary depending on print materials’ weight and thickness, and environmental conditions. Loading Print Media Weight 75 to 90 g/m...
Loading Paper in the Paper Tray Load up to 150 sheets of plain paper in the paper tray. 1 Open the paper input tray. Pull on the length and width guides to extend the tray. 2 Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them out. Do not fold or crease the print media.
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3 Load paper in the paper tray with the side to be printed on facing up. Make sure that all four corners are flat in the tray. 4 Be careful not to overload the paper tray. Overloading may cause paper jams. 5 Squeeze the length guide and slide it until it lightly touches the end of the paper stack.
For HTML User’s Guide details, see the 4 Press on the printer’s operator panel to start feeding. Printing starts. NOTE: If you don’t press the button after a pause, the paper will be automatically fed into the printer.
• Load an envelope in the tray with the flap side down and the stamp area on the top left side. The end of the envelope with the stamp area enters the printer first, from the center of the tray.
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To prevent transparencies from sticking to each other, do not let the printed sheets stack up as they are printed out. NOTE: Place transparencies on a flat surface after removing them from the printer. NOTE: Do not use transparencies that are separating from the backing sheet.
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Do not print on media smaller than 3.0 in. (76 mm) wide or 5.0 in. (127 mm) long. • Load a letterhead in the tray with the design face up, top edge toward the printer. NOTE: Before you load letterhead, verify that the ink on the paper is dry. During the fusing process, wet ink can come off preprinted paper.
3 For details about the printer properties tabs, please refer to the Setting High Altitude Correction If your printer is going to be used at an altitude above 2,500 m (8,200 ft), you can optimize the print quality for those circumstances using the High Altitude Correction option.
You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, called the “host computer,” on a network using a USB cable. Your printer can be shared by other users on the network through a Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP network printer connection. Before you can share your printer, you must first setup a Microsoft Windows network.
4 Click the Printer menu and select Sharing. 5 For Windows 2000, check the Shared As box. For Windows XP, check the Share this printer box. 6 Fill in the Share Name field and click OK. Setting Up the Client Computer 1 Right-click the Start button and select Explore.
Maintenance Ordering Supplies You can order supplies using the Dell™ Toner Management System or by contacting Dell at www.dell.com/supplies. In addition to the toner level indicator that is displayed in the Printing Status window each time you send a job to print, the printer’s operator panel LED sequences tell you about the status of your supplies.
To order more toner, go to www.dell.com/supplies. CAUTION: For best results, use Dell toner cartridges. Print quality and printer reliability are not guaranteed if you do not use Dell supplies. To replace the toner cartridge: 1 Open the front cover.
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2 Pull the used toner cartridge out and lift it up and away from the printer. CAUTION: Avoid reaching too far into the printer. The fusing area may be hot. 3 Unpack a new toner cartridge. Hold the cartridge carefully and gently shake it from side- to-side 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner.
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4 Pull the tape to remove the protective paper. 5 Locate the cartridge slot inside the printer, one on each side. 6 Unfold the toner cartridge handle and grasp it. Insert the cartridge into the printer until it snaps into place.
Cleaning solvents that contain alcohol or other strong substances may discolor or crack the printer cabinet. Cleaning the Exterior Clean the printer cabinet with a soft, damp, and lint-free cloth. Do not let water drip onto the printer or inside the printer. Cleaning the Interior Paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer and cause print quality problems, such as smearing or toner specks.
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3 Gently pull the toner cartridge out, being careful not to scratch against the printer, and lift it up and away from the printer. Set it on a clean flat surface. CAUTION: cartridge to light for more than a few minutes.
If a paper jam occurs, on the operator panel lights red. Find and remove the jammed paper. If you cannot see it, look inside the printer. To avoid tearing the paper, pull the jammed paper out gently and slowly. Follow the steps below to clear the jam.
If you cannot see the paper in the output tray or the paper does not move when pulled, stop pulling and open the top cover and the inner cover. CAUTION: roller (located underneath the inner cover). Allow the printer to cool before opening the covers. Troubleshooting...
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3 Loosen the paper if it is caught in the heat roller. Then remove the paper by gently pulling it out. CAUTION: When removing jammed paper, be careful not to touch the heat roller (located underneath the inner cover). It is hot and could cause burns! 4 Close the inner cover and the top cover.
The fuser area is hot. Take care when removing paper from the printer. 1 Open the front cover. 2 Gently pull the toner cartridge out, being careful not to scratch against the printer, and lift it up and away from the printer.
3 Remove the paper by gently pulling it toward you. 4 Check that there is no other paper in the printer. 5 Reinstall the toner cartridge and close the front cover. Your printer resumes printing the document from failed pages.
Understanding the Operator Panel LEDs The operator panel LEDs signify different things, depending on their sequences. LEDs that are off, on, and/or blinking indicate printer conditions such as printer status, intervention (for example, out of paper and jammed paper), or service.
Then press For details, see the HTML User’s Guide. • You print in 600 dpi resolution and your printer does not have enough memory to print the current job. When the Printing Status window appears, select one of the following options: –...
1 Call technical support from a telephone near or at the printer so that technical support can assist you with any necessary procedures. When calling Dell, use your Express Service Code to help expedite the routing of your call to the proper support personnel.
Automated Order-Status Service To check on the status of any Dell™ products that you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or you can call the automated order-status service. A recording prompts you for the information needed to locate and report on your order. See "Contacting Dell" for the telephone number to call for your region.
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Customer Technical Support (Penang, Malaysia) Country Code: 673 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Canada (North York, Ontario) Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatus International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (automated technical support) TechFax Customer Care (Home Sales/Small Business) Customer Care (med./large business, government) Technical Support (Home Sales/Small Business) Technical Support (med./large bus., government)
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Technical Support (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support (PDAs, projectors, printers, routers) Technical Support outside of Japan (PDAs,...
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Dell is Dell's responsibility. Loss or damage that occurs during shipping by a carrier selected by you is your responsibility. You must notify Dell within 30 days of the date of your invoice or acknowledgement if you believe any part of your purchase is missing, wrong or damaged.
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If you are returning all components in an order, you will be credited the full amount paid for the order. At Dell's discretion, credit for partial returns may be less than invoice or individual component prices due to bundled or promotional pricing.
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You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the various states and of the United States. You agree and represent that you are buying only for your own internal use only, and not for resale or export. Dell has separate terms and conditions governing resale of Product by third parties and transactions outside the United States.
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U.S.C. sec. 1-16 (FAA). Any award of the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding on each of the parties, and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. Dell will be responsible for paying any arbitration filing fees and fees required to obtain a hearing to the extent such fees exceed the amount of the filing fee for initiating a claim in the court of general jurisdiction in the state in which you reside.
Limited Warranties and Return Policy Dell-branded hardware products purchased in the U.S. or Canada come with either a 90-day, 1-year, 2-year, 3-year, or 4-year limited warranty. To determine which warranty came with your hardware product(s), see your packing slip or invoice. The following sections describe the limited warranties and return policy for the U.S., the limited warranties and return policy for Canada and the manufacturer guarantee for Latin America and the Caribbean.
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The limited warranty on all Dell-branded products begins on the date of the packing slip or invoice. The warranty period is not extended if we repair or replace a warranted product or any parts. Dell may change the availability of limited warranties, at its discretion, but any changes will not be retroactive.
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During the 90 days of the 90-day limited warranty and the first year of all other limited warranties: During the 90 days of the 90-day limited warranty and the first year of all other limited warranties, we will repair any Dell- branded hardware products returned to us that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship.
Total Satisfaction return policy for most products that you, the end-user customer, purchase directly from Dell. Under this policy, you may return to Dell products that you purchased directly from Dell for a credit or a refund of the purchase price paid, less shipping and handling and applicable return fees as follows: New Hardware Products and Accessories —...
You must ship the products to Dell within five (5) days of the date that Dell issues the Credit Return Authorization Number. You must also return the products to Dell in their original packaging, in as-new condition along with any media, documentation, and all other items that were included in the original shipment, prepay shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment.
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90 days. The limited warranty begins on the date of the packing slip or invoice. The warranty period is not extended if we repair or replace a warranted product or any parts. Dell may change the terms and availability of limited warranties, at its discretion, but any changes will not be retroactive (that is, the warranty terms in place at the time of purchase will apply to your purchase).
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What if I purchased a service contract? If your service contract is with Dell, service will be provided to you under the terms of the service contract. Please refer to that contract for details on how to obtain service. Dell's service contracts can be found online at www.dell.ca or by calling Customer Care at 1-800-847-4096.
Total Satisfaction Return Policy (Canada Only) If you are an end-user customer who bought new products directly from Dell, you may return them to Dell up to 30 days after you receive them for a refund or credit of the product purchase price. If you are an end-user customer who bought reconditioned or refurbished products from Dell, you may return them to Dell within 14 days after the date on the packing slip or invoice for a refund or credit of the product purchase price.
While Dell offers a wide selection of software and peripheral products, we do not specifically test or guarantee that all of the products we offer work with any or all of the various models of Dell computers, nor do we test or guarantee all of the products we sell on the hundreds of different brands of computers available today.
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Guarantee will be the end user’s sole and exclusive remedy against Dell or any of its affiliates, and neither Dell nor any of its affiliates shall be liable for loss of profit or contracts, or any other indirect or consequential loss arising from negligence, breach of contract, or howsoever.
Dell. You must first call our toll-free number to get your return authorization. In the U.S., call 1-800-822-8965; in Canada, call 1-800-387-5757. If we are not able to replace the product because it has been discontinued or is not available, we will either replace it with a comparable product or reimburse you for the cartridge purchase cost, at Dell’s sole option.
Mexico, call 001-877-533-6230; in Puerto Rico, call 1-877-839-5123. In cases in which either the production of the cartridge has been discontinued or the cartridge is not available, Dell reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to choose between replacing it by a similar product or reimbursing you for the purchase cost.
ANGREFRISTSKJEMA Kjære Kunde. Du har kjøpt produkt fra DELL (Produkt) som vi har sendt deg med frakt. Dette defineres som en distansavtale og underlegges normalt angrefristloven som gir deg 14 dagers returrett. Dersom du ikke er fornøyd med de Produkt du har mottatt, eller av andre årsaker ikke ønsker å beholde din Produkt ber vi deg fylle ut skjemaet nedenfor og legger dette i returpakken.
A Notice About Shielded Signal Cables: Use only shielded cables for connecting devices to any Dell device to reduce the possibility of interference with radio communications services. Using shielded cables ensures that you maintain the appropriate EMC classification for the intended environment.
FCC Notices (U.S. Only) Most Dell printers are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification applies to your printer, examine all FCC registration labels located on the bottom, side, or back panel of your printer, on card-mounting brackets, and on the cards themselves. If any one of the labels carries a Class A rating, your entire printer is considered to be a Class A digital device.
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Software, but you may transfer the Software and all accompanying materials on a permanent basis as part of a sale or transfer of the Dell product if you retain no copies and the recipient agrees to the terms hereof. Any transfer must include the most recent update and all prior versions.
The entire liability of Dell and its suppliers, and your exclusive remedy, shall be (a) return of the price paid for the Software or (b) replacement of any disk not meeting this warranty that is sent with a return authorization number to Dell, at your cost and risk.
This agreement is binding on successors and assigns. Dell agrees and you agree to waive, to the maximum extent permitted by law, any right to a jury trial with respect to the Software or this agreement.