Dell 2150cn User Manual

446 Troubleshooting Guide
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Ghosting
Action Yes No
1 Ensure the light path is not covered.
a Remove the PHD unit, and keep it in the dark
place. See "Replacing the Print Head Device
(PHD) Unit."
b Check the light path, and then remove the
shielding.
c Re-install the PHD unit. See "Installing a
PHD Unit."
d Launch the Tool Box, and click Chart Print
on the Diagnosis tab.
e Click the Pitch Configuration Chart button.
The Pitch Configuration Chart is printed.
Does this solve your problem?
The task is
complete.
Go to action 2.
2 Replace the PHD unit if you have a spare unit.
a Replace the PHD unit. See "Replacing the
Print Head Device (PHD) Unit" and
"Installing a PHD Unit."
b After you replace the PHD unit, click Chart
Print
on the Diagnosis tab.
c Click the Pitch Configuration Chart button.
The Pitch Configuration Chart is printed.
Does this solve your problem?
The task is
complete.
Contact Dell.

Dell 2150cn Specifications

General

Color	Yes
Duplex printing	No
Print technology	Laser
Maximum resolution	600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	23 ppm
Internal memory	256 MB
Processor frequency	400 MHz
Maximum internal memory	750 MB
Total input capacity	250 sheets
Total output capacity	150 sheets
Maximum input capacity	501 sheets
Multi-Purpose tray input capacity	1 sheets
Maximum duty cycle	40000 pages per month
Maximum print size	216 x 297 mm
Paper tray media types	Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper
Non-ISO print media sizes	Letter
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)	A4
Network ready	-
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet
Supported media weight(s)	60 - 216 g/m²
Compatible operating systems	Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/2008/XP/2003 Mac OS: 10.3.9+/10.4.11+/10.5/10.6 Linux: SUSE Linux 10/Red Hat Linux 5
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Power consumption (printing)	- W
Display	LCD

Weight and Dimensions

Dimensions (WxDxH)	400 x 406 x 412.8 mm

Summary

Preparing Printer Hardware

Installing Toner Cartridges

Procedure for installing toner cartridges into the printer.

Installing Optional Accessories

Installing the Optional Wireless Adapter

Instructions for installing a wireless adapter for wireless network connectivity.

Connecting Your Printer

Connecting Printer to Computer or Network

Details on connecting the printer via USB or network cable.

Setting the IP Address

Assigning an IP Address

Procedures for assigning IP addresses using Easy Setup Navigator, Operator Panel, or Tool Box.

Loading Paper

Installing Printer Drivers on the Windows Computers

Direct Connection Setup

Network Connection Setup

Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool

Printer Status

Loading Print Media

Loading Print Media in the Standard Tray

Instructions for loading paper into the standard 250-sheet tray.

Printing

Avoiding Paper Jams

Strategies and best practices to prevent paper jams during printing.

Duplex Printing

Troubleshooting Guide

Basic Printer Problems

Printing Problems

Solutions for common printing errors like jobs not printing or incorrect characters.

Print Quality Problems

Addresses various print quality issues such as light output, smears, spots, and banding.