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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
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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.
USA
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Czech
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Mexico
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Singapore
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
UK
877-INK-2-YOU
1300 303 290
08 20 - 24 05 30 35
02.713 1590
877-501-4803
800-202874
1230-020-3947
800-858-2425
01800-9-155676
420 225 372 711
3287 5215
09 2533 1411
0825387247
0800 2873355
1850 707 407
800602705
044-556-3551
02.713 1590
1800 88 0553
866-851-1754
020 - 674 4881
231622 64
21 4220710
866-851-1760
1800 394 7425
0860 102 591
902120385
08 587 705 81
0848 335 599
0870 907 4574
NOTE: If your country is not listed, contact your Dell distributor to order supplies.
Toner Cartridge
2,000 page toner
Part Number
J9833
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Understanding the Printer
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Use the:
When you want to:
Operator Panel
Operate the printer and check the status of your printer.
Top Cover
Open to remove the paper jams.
Paper Output Tray
Stack printed document face down.
Paper Output Extension Keep print media from falling off the paper output tray.
Express Service Code
Paper Input Tray
Paper Guides
Front Cover
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. The Express Service Code is not available in all
countries.
Load up to 150 sheets of paper or other media, or a single sheet of
paper or other media.
Adjust the length and width of the media in the paper input tray.
Access the toner cartridge.
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Use the:
Power Switch
Power Cord Connector
USB Cable Connector
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.
Accessing Your User’s Guide
To access your User’s Guide, click Start Programs
Printer 1100
User’s Guide.
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Dell Printers
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Dell Laser
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your printer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to
avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2005 Dell Inc.. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly
forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, DELL logo, and Dell Toner Management System are
trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
Adobe is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities
claiming the marks or the names of their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in
trademarks and trade names other than its own.
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Contents
Understanding the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Accessing Your User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CAUTION: SAFETY INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WAARSCHUWING: VEILIGHEIDSINFORMATIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FORSIGTIG: Sikkerhedsoplysninger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VAROITUS: TURVALLISUUSTIEDOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FORSIKTIG: SIKKERHETSINFORMASJON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VARNING: säkerhetsinformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ: ИНФОРМАЦИЯ О БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ . . . . . .
DİKKAT: Güvenlik bilgileri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CUIDADO: INFORMAÇÃO DE SEGURANÇA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UPOZORNĚNÍ: BEZPEČNOSTNÍ INFORMACE . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PRZESTROGA: INFORMACJE O BEZPIECZEŃSTWIE . . . . . . . .
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1 Preparing Your Printer
Setting Up the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using the Operator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2 Understanding Software
Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installing Dell Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Uninstalling Dell Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Loading Print Media
Print Media Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pint Media Types, Sizes, and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Loading Paper in the Paper Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Loading Paper Using Manual Feed Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Loading Special Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4 Printing
Basic Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing Printer Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting High Altitude Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sharing Your Printer Locally. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In Windows 98/Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In Windows 2000/XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5 Maintenance
Ordering Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Replacing the Toner Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cleaning Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Troubleshooting
Clearing Jams in the Paper Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper Feed Jam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper Exit Jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuser Area Jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Understanding the Operator Panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LED Status Legend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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More Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7 Contacting Dell
Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Automated Order-Status Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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U.S Terms and Conditions of Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Limited Warranties and Return Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only). . . .
Total Satisfaction Return Policy (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products
(Canada Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Satisfaction Return Policy (Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dell™ Software and Peripherals (Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee
(Latin America and the Caribbean Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dell Inc.
Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only) . . .
Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty (Latin America Only) . . . . .
Dette skema er alene anvendeligt for norske konsumenter . . . . . . . . . .
ANGREFRISTSKJEMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Generelle betingelser for retur: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FCC Notices (U.S. Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NOM Information (Mexico Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Export Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Dell™ Software License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
U.S. Government Restricted Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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