Dell 3000CN Setup Manual

Setting Up Your Printer |

CAUTION: Before you set up and operate your Dell™ printer, read and follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.

• These instructions and illustrations are based on Dell Laser Printer 3100cn.

• The standard 250-sheet tray module is only available for Dell Laser Printer 3100cn. The procedures in steps 2 and 3 are not required

for Dell Laser Printer 3000cn.

• The optional multi protocol card is only available for Dell Laser Printer 3100cn.

• The tray module in steps 17 through 21 is optional for Dell Laser Printer 3000cn.

1

Unpack the printer and tray module. Remove any tape from the printer and tray module, and

remove the protective seal from the operator panel.

For the Dell Laser Printer 3000cn, the part marked with

in the above illustration is not

provided with the printer.

5

Connect the power cable into the printer, and plug it into the electrical

wall outlet. Turn on the printer.

10

To insert the toner cartridge, face the label on the cartridge to the front

and align it with the arrows on the printer. Guide the cartridge until it

snaps into place and then push down the handhold to lock the cartridge

in place.

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2

To install the standard tray module, place the tray module on top of the table or printer cabinet

where you plan to use the printer. The three tabs, round peg thumbscrews, and square holes

help you position the tray module so the edges are aligned properly. Set the printer on top of

the tray module. Make sure the printer is securely in place.

For the Dell Laser Printer 3000cn, the procedures in step 2 and 3 are required if you purchase

the optional 250-sheet tray module.

6

The toner cartridge carrier rotates and then stops. After confirming

the Insert Black Toner (K) message, open the front door.

11

Close the front door. The toner cartridge carrier rotates to the next

empty slot. When the color of the newly inserted cartridge appears on

the display, followed by the Insert message, insert the next toner

cartridge. Repeat steps 6-11 until all cartridges are installed.

3

CAUTION: The printer requires at least two

people to lift it safely.

Remove the tray. There are two knobs located under the top plate of the tray module. Reach into

the tray module and push up the knobs once, then turn the knobs counterclockwise as

illustrated to attach the tray module to the printer.

7

Hold the tape on the protective cover and gently pull it forward to

remove the cover from each cartridge slot. You only have to remove the

cover from each toner cartridge slot the first time you use your printer.

Toner will be present on the roller.

12

Open the front door, then lift and push back the top cover.

4

Open the front door, remove the spacer, and then close the front door.

8

Make sure the color of the toner cartridge matches the slot on the

toner cartridge carrier. The order is K, Y, M, C. Gently shake the

cartridge to distribute the toner evenly.

13

Take the drum cartridge out of the box, and then remove the protective

sheet.

9

CAUTION: When removing the toner

seal, a small amount of toner leakage

could occur.

Lift the tab up 90 degrees and pull the toner seal straight off, keeping it

parallel with the toner cartridge.

14

To insert the drum cartridge, push up the lever on the right side of the

printer.

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