printer supplies

Paper Jam

2010-09-14T14:29:00.000-07:00

Note the frequency of the paper jam on the printer. For example, the printer jams once every ten prints
Determine the paper specifications that were used
A4, A5, B5, Letter, Executive, Folio, Legal, Com-10, Monarch, DL, C5

Gently Clean the Feed Roller Inside the Printer

1. Remove the paper tray
2. Push the side button and open the front cover
3. Open the transfer belt
4. Put a piece of paper over the transfer belt in order to protect it.
5. Rotate the four stoppers of the PHD unit to the counter clock wise direction, to release the lock

6. Grasp the left and right handles and pull the PHD unit toward you
7. Once the PHD unit is clear of the housing, lift it up from the printer.
8. Clean the feed roller inside the printer with a dry cloth
9. To complete this operation, perform steps 1 through 7 in reverse.

Cleaning the CTD Sensor Inside the Printer

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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. 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.

1. Ensure that the printer is turned off.

2. Pull the standard 250-sheet tray out of the printer carefully. Hold the tray with both hands, and remove it from the printer.

3. Push the side button and open the front cover.

4. Open the belt unit.

5. Clean the CTD sensor inside the printer with a clean dry cotton swab.

6. Close the belt unit by pushing it up.

7. Close the front cover.

8. 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.

Compatible toner cartridges vs. OEM cartridges.

2010-07-08T14:40:00.000-07:00

Today, compatible cartridges are just as good as OEM cartridges. They key is to find a provider with a reliable product. Some compatible cartridges offer even better results in terms of page yield and printing quality. There are many manufacturers of compatible toner that follow very strict rules and are certified by ISO 9001 quality.
It is true also that many compatible cartridges manufactured in China or refurbished by inexperienced technicians offer disappointing performances and scare consumers away from generic toner. The compatible toner industry is growing exponentially every year. This is due to more conscience about recycling and the need for all businesses to be more efficient managing expenses. Buying toner from a well-known retailer that offers a clear warranty and stands behind its products can be an excellent way to save hundreds of dollars (and even thousands) on the life time of printer.
Some consumers prefer to save on toner by refilling the cartridges themselves, although the process may seem easy, the true is that the technology used by almost all cartridges today is more than just toner powder. Cartridges are made with chips and sensors that need to be reset or replaced for any printer to work properly. Failing to replace those sensors in some printers can create confusion mostly in printers working in network environments. For the most popular printers the best way to save on toner is to replace the entire cartridge by a compatible one and then proceed to refill that cartridge, since the compatible versions do not use any codes in the chips to prevent recycling. Again, refills can be a messy process and sometimes it is preferable to buy compatible cartridges. Compatible cartridges are around 70% less than OEM cartridges, risking quality in order to save more may not be a good idea. Some heavy printing small businesses don't even consider buying a printer or copier if there's not a proven generic toner in the market.

2130cn default password

2010-06-24T13:38:00.000-07:00

Printer Enter the default user name and password:
User name: admin Password: 4455

Some problems and solutions

After the printer is turned on, the display on the operator panel is blank, keeps showing Please wait..., or the back light is not lit.
Solution: Turn off the printer, wait for 10 seconds, and turn on the printer.
Self Test Message appears on the operator panel. When the test is completed, >Copy Scan Fax is displayed.

Menu settings changed from the operator panel have no effect.

Settings in the software program, the printer driver, or the printer utilities are overriding the settings made on the operator panel.
Job did not print or incorrect characters printed.
Ensure that the top menu appears on the operator panel before you send a job to print. Press menu botton to return to the top menu.
Ensure that the print media is loaded in the printer return to >Copy Scan Fax.
Verify that the printer is using the correct page description language (PDL).
Verify that you are using the correct printer driver.
Ensure that the correct Ethernet or USB cable is securely connected to the printer.
Verify that the correct print media size is selected.
If you are using a print spooler, verify that the spooler has not stalled.
Check the printer's interface from the Admin Menu.
Determine the host interface you are using. Print a panel settings page to verify that the current interface settings are correct.

Taking advantage of cross reference in printers

2010-06-24T12:55:00.000-07:00

Finding toner cartridges for your printer is a difficult process, even more when you are trying to save money finding the best value in the market. A good idea to find great deals is to look for similar references to your printer that share the same toner cartridges. Printer and copier manufacturers share technologies or brand their products differently in many parts of the world, so, at the end, some printers end up being the same machine but whit total different names. Take the case of Ricoh. They have so many different brands all over the world that is very hard to keep up with their compatibilities. Savin, Lanier, Gestetner, and Ricoh are the same company. For example, the popular Ricoh CL7200 toner, is the same than the Lanier LP332c, and the Savin CLP 128. In many cases you can find that the very same products are cheaper for Lanier, or for Ricoh, but they end up being the exact same cartridge. Another similar situation happens when an accepted brand buys the rights to distribute a printer in some country, from a not that well known manufacturer. That is exactly why is so important to do some research before buying a printer, the exact same model can be more expensive under a specific brand. Cross references for the same brand are a key issue as well. Manufacturers like brother and Sharp, try to make one single cartridge extremely compatible with many printer lines. For example, the Sharp AL100 can be used in at least 15 different printer references, and again, you can find the same cartridge at different price ranges. At imagetoner.com we tried to save as much money as possible to our buyers. Ask us about the compatibility for your printer if you have any questions.

Maintaining Your Printer

2010-06-15T09:33:00.000-07:00

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.

Determining the Status of Supplies: If your printer is connected to the network, the Dell™ Printer Configuration Web Tool (EWS) can provide instant feedback on remaining toner levels. Type the printer 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.

Conserving Supplies

Toner cartridge: toner saving mode in the advanced tab

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.

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.