About Your Printer

 

The following illustrations show the standard Dell Laser Printer 5100cn, with an optional 500-sheet tray module and 1000-sheet tray module.

Standard printer
Printer with options

1

Standard 500-sheet tray

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Optional 500-sheet tray module

2

Multipurpose feeder
Optional 1000-sheet tray module
NOTE: Your printer allows for a maximum of 4 trays (standard 500-sheet tray, optional 500-sheet tray module, and optional 1000-sheet tray module).

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Front latch

4

Operator panel

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Imaging drum cover

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Side button

NOTE: When you use the printer with the multipurpose feeder opened, do not locate the printer in direct sunlight. Doing so may cause a malfunction or unnatural screen image.

Leave enough room to open the printer trays, covers, and options. It is also important to allow space around the printer for proper ventilation.