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 maintenance tasks to this key operator.
Determining the Status of Supplies
If your printer is connected to the network, the Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool can provide instant feedback on remaining toner levels. Type the printer's IP address in your Web browser to view this information. To use the E-Mail Alert Setup feature that notifies you when the printer requires new supplies, type your name or the name of the key operator in the e-mail list box.
On the operator panel, you can also confirm the following:
Any supply or maintenance items that require attention replacing (However, the printer can only display information about one item at a time.)
Amount of toner remaining in each toner cartridge
Conserving Supplies
You can change several settings in your printer driver to conserve toner cartridge and paper.
Supply
Setting
Function
Toner cartridge
Toner Saving Mode in the Advanced tab of the printer driver
This check box allows the users to select a print mode that uses less toner. When this feature is used, the image quality will be lower than when it is not used.
Print media
Multiple Up in the Layout tab of the printer driver
The printer prints two or more pages on one side of a sheet. Values for Multiple Up are 2 Up, 4 Up, 8 Up, 16 Up, or 32 Up. Combined with the duplex setting, Multiple Up allows you to print up to 64 pages on one sheet of paper. (32 images on the front and 32 on the back)
Ordering Supplies
You can order consumables from Dell on the Internet when using a networked printer. Type the IP address of your printer in your Web browser, launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, and click the Order Supplies at: to order toner for your printer.
You can also order toner cartridges by the following method.
Click start®All Programs®Dell Printers®Additional Color Laser
Software®Dell Supplies Management System.
The Dell Supplies Management System window appears.
Select your printer from the Select Printer Model list.
If ordering from the Web:
When you cannot get information from the printer automatically by
two-way communication, a window that prompts you to type the
Service Tag number appears. Type your Dell printer Service Tag
number in the field provided.
Your Service Tag number is located inside the side cover of your printer.
Select a URL from the Select Reorder URL list.
Click Visit Dell printer supplies ordering web site.
If ordering by phone, call the number that appears under the Order by
Phone heading.
Storing Print Media
To avoid potential paper feeding problems and uneven print quality, there are several things you can do.
To achieve the best possible print quality, store print media in an environment where the temperature is approximately 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 40%.
Store cartons of print media on a pallet or shelf, rather than directly on the floor.
If you store individual packages of print media out of the original carton, ensure that they rest on a flat surface so the edges do not buckle or curl.
Do not place anything on top of the print media packages.
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 for a long period of time.
An environment where corrosive gases are present.
An environment with salty air.
Replacing Toner Cartridges
CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
It is recommended that you use Dell toner cartridges for your printer. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by Dell.
CAUTION: Never throw used toner cartridges into fire. The residual toner could explode resulting in burns and injuries.
CAUTION: Do not shake the used toner cartridge to avoid spilling of toner.
Removing the Used Toner Cartridge
Open the side cover.
Push the latch(es) backwards to unlock the toner cartridge(s) that you
want to replace.
Pull the cartridge holder outwards until it stops, and then pull the toner
cartridge out of the holder.
CAUTION: Do not shake the toner cartridge as it may spill some toner.
Installing a New Toner Cartridge
Ensure that the color of the new toner cartridge matches that on the
handle before replacing it. Shake the toner cartridge five or six times to
distribute the toner evenly.
Insert the toner cartridge into the associated cartridge holder, and slide the
latches of the toner cartridge until it locks well.
Close the side cover.
Replacing the Print Head Device (PHD) Unit
CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To protect the drums of the Print Head Device (PHD) against bright light, close the belt unit within three minutes. If the belt unit remains open for more than three minutes, print quality may deteriorate.
NOTICE: Ensure that nothing touches or scratches the surface (black-colored film) of the belt unit. Scratches, dirt, or oil from your hands on the film of the belt unit may affect print quality.
Ensure that the printer is turned off.
Pull the standard 250-sheet tray out of the printer carefully. Hold the tray
with both hands, and remove it from the printer.
Press the side button and open the front cover.
Open the belt unit.
Turn the four PHD lock levers counter-clockwise.
Pull the PHD unit out of the printer.
Installing the PHD Unit
Open the PHD packaging.
Remove the PHD unit from the packaging.
Completely remove the eight yellow ribbons from the PHD unit.
Remove the rear protective cover from the PHD unit.
NOTE: Do not remove the front protective cover at this moment.
Insert the PHD unit until the line on the handle aligns with the white line
on the printer.
Turn the four PHD lock levers 90 degrees clockwise to lock the PHD unit.
Carefully remove the front protective cover from the PHD unit.
NOTICE: Ensure that you do not hit the belt unit when removing the front protective cover.
Close the belt unit by pushing it up.
Close the front cover.
Insert the standard 250-sheet tray into the printer, and push until it stops.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force on the tray. Doing so could damage the tray or the inside of the printer.
Replacing Retard Roller
Keeping the retard roller in the paper tray clean helps ensure the best possible copies. It is recommended to clean the separator at regular intervals.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, always turn off the printer and disconnect the power cable from the grounded outlet before performing maintenance.
CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
Dell retard rollers are available only through Dell. To order by phone, see "Contacting Dell".
It is recommended to use Dell retard rollers for your printer. Dell does not provide warranty coverage for problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by Dell.
Removing the Used Retard Roller in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray
NOTE: Remove all paper or media from the tray before pulling the tray out of the printer.
Pull the standard 250-sheet tray out of the printer carefully. Hold the tray
with both hands, and remove it from the printer.
NOTE: Ensure that you remove all the paper from the standard 250-sheet tray before removing the retard roller.
NOTE: Carefully replace the standard 250-sheet tray so it does not fall down.
By holding the retard roller tabs with your fingers, pull the retard roller out
of the groove in the axle.
Installing the New Retard Roller in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray
Align the new retard roller to the groove on the axle.
Insert the retard roller into the axle till it snaps fit so the protrusions fit
completely into the slots and the roller hook reseats into the groove on the
axle.
Load paper and place it in the printer.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force on the tray. Doing so could damage the tray or the inside of the printer.
Cleaning the Feed Roller Inside the Printer
Clean the feed roller inside the printer if print media does not feed correctly.
NOTICE: To protect the drums of the Print Head Device (PHD) against bright light, close the belt unit within three minutes. If the belt unit remains open for more than three minutes, print quality may deteriorate.
NOTICE: Ensure that nothing touches or scratches the surface (black-colored film) of the belt unit. Scratches, dirt, or oil from your hands on the film of the belt unit may affect print quality.
Ensure that the printer is turned off.
Pull the standard 250-sheet tray out of the printer carefully. Hold the tray
with both hands, and remove it from the printer.
Push the side button and open the front cover.
Open the belt unit.
Turn the four PHD lock levers counter-clockwise, and then pull the PHD
unit out of the printer.
NOTE: Keep the PHD unit in the dark place. Avoid exposing the PHD unit to light.
Clean the feed roller inside the printer with a dry cloth.
Insert the PHD unit until it stops and turn the four PHD lock levers
clockwise to lock the PHD unit.
Close the belt unit by pushing it up.
Close the front cover.
Insert the standard 250-sheet tray into the printer, and push until it stops.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force on the tray. Doing so could damage the tray or the inside of the printer.
Cleaning the CTD Sensor Inside the Printer
Clean the CTD sensor only when an alert for the CTD sensor is shown on the Status Monitor or operator panel.
NOTICE: To protect the drums of the Print Head Device (PHD) against bright light, close the belt unit within three minutes. If the belt unit remains open for more than three minutes, print quality may deteriorate.
NOTICE: Ensure that nothing touches or scratches the surface (black-colored film) of the belt unit. Scratches, dirt, or oil from your hands on the film of the belt unit may affect print quality.
Ensure that the printer is turned off.
Pull the standard 250-sheet tray out of the printer carefully. Hold the tray
with both hands, and remove it from the printer.
Push the side button and open the front cover.
Open the belt unit.
Clean the CTD sensor inside the printer with a clean dry cotton swab.
Close the belt unit by pushing it up.
Close the front cover.
Insert the standard 250-sheet tray into the printer, and push until it stops.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force on the tray. Doing so could damage the tray or the inside of the printer.
Adjusting Color Registration
To adjust the color registration after moving it to a new location, follow the procedure below.
Printing the Color Registration Chart
When Using the Operator Panel
Press Menu button.
Press
button until Admin Menu appears, and then press (Set)
button.
Press
button until Maintenance appears, and then press (Set)
button.
Press
button until Color Reg Adj appears, and then press (Set) button.
Press
button until ColorRegi Chart appears, and then press (Set) button.
The color registration chart is printed.
When Using the Tool Box
Click start®All Programs®Dell Printers®Dell 2130cn Color Laser
Printer®Tool Box.
The Select Printer dialog box opens.
Click the name of this printer listed in Printer Name, and then click OK.
The Tool Box opens.
Click the Printer Maintenance tab.
Select Registration Adjustment from the list at the left side of the page.
The Registration Adjustment page is displayed.
Click the Start button next to Color Regi Chart.
The color registration chart is printed.
Determining Values
On the color registration chart, there are two types of charts: Chart 1 (fast scan) and Chart 2 (slow scan).
The Chart 1 is used to adjust the color registration for the fast scan direction, which is vertical to paper feed direction. The Chart 2 is used to adjust the color registration for the slow scan direction, which is horizontal to paper feed direction.
The following explains how to determine the adjustment values for the fast scan and the slow scan using Chart 1 and Chart 2.
Fast Scan
On the Chart 1 of the color registration chart, find the straightest lines where the two black lines and the colored line are most closely aligned for each color (Y, M, and C). If you find the straightest line, make a note of the value (-9-+9) indicated by the straightest line for each color.
When the value is 0 for each color, you do not need to adjust the color registration for the fast scan.
When the value is not 0, enter the value using the procedure in "Entering Values"".
Slow Scan
On the Chart 2 of the color registration chart, find the medium line within the range of white area for each color pattern (Y, M, and C). If you find the medium line, make a note of the value (-9-+9) indicated by the medium line for each color.
When the value is 0 for each color, you do not need to adjust the color registration for the slow scan.
When the value is not 0, enter the value using the procedure in "Entering Values"".
Entering Values
When Using the Operator Panel
Using the operator panel, enter the values that you found in the color registration chart to make adjustments.
Press Menu button.
Press
button until Admin Menu appears, and then press (Set)
button.
Press
button until Maintenance appears, and then press (Set)
button.
Press
button until Color Reg Adj appears, and then press (Set) button.
Press
button until Enter Number appears, and then press (Set)
button.
Press
button until Fast Scan appears, and then press (Set)
button.
The cursor is located at the first digit of the Fast Scan.
Press
or
button until you reach the value (for example, +3)
displayed on the chart.
Press
button once and move the cursor to the next value.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 to enter all of the digits of the Fast Scan, and then
press (Set) button.
Press
button until Slow Scan appears, and then press (Set)
button.
The cursor is located at the first digit of the Slow Scan.
Press
or
button until you reach the value (for example, +3)
displayed on the chart.
Press
button once and move the cursor to the next value.
Repeat steps 11 and 12 to enter all of the digits of the Slow Scan, and
then press (Set) button.
Press Cancel button.
Press
button until ColorRegi Chart appears, and then press (Set) button.
The color registration chart is printed with the new values.
Press (Set) button.
Adjust till all straight lines are at the value of 0. Viewing the images before
and after will help.
When Using the Tool Box
Using the Tool Box, enter the values that you found in the color registration chart to make adjustments.
Click start®All Programs®Dell Printers®Dell 2130cn Color Laser
Printer®Tool Box.
The Select Printer dialog box opens.
Click the name of this printer listed in Printer Name, and then click OK.
The Tool Box opens.
Click the Printer Maintenance tab.
Select Registration Adjustment from the list at the left side of the page.
The Registration Adjustment page is displayed.
Select the value with the straight line, and then click the Apply New
Settings button.
Click the Start button next to Color Regi Chart.
The color registration chart is printed with the new values.
Adjust till all straight lines are at the value of 0. Show image of before and
after adjustment will help.
NOTICE: After printing the color registration chart, do not turn off the printer until the printer motor has stopped running.
NOTE: If 0 is not next to the straightest lines, determine the values and adjust the printer again.
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