Document Outline

• Before Beginning
  • Notes, Notices, and Cautions
  • Dell™ 1250c Color Printer User's Guide
  • Finding Information
  • Product Features
  • About the Printer
    • Front View
    • Rear View
    • Space Requirements
    • Operator Panel
    • Securing the Printer
    • Ordering Supplies
• Setting Up Printer (Printer Setup)
  • Connecting Your Printer
    • Connecting Printer to Computer
    • Turning On the Printer
  • Loading Paper
  • Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Windows
    • Inserting the Drivers and Utility CD
    • Installing Printer Driver
      • For installing host-based printer driver
      • For installing XML Paper Specification (XPS) printer driver
  • Installing Printer Drivers on Computers Running Macintosh
    • Installing the Drivers and Software
      • Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.5 or Later Version(s)
      • Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.4.11
      • Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.3.9
• Using Your Printer
  • Print Media Guidelines
    • Paper
      • Paper Characteristics
      • Recommended Paper
      • Unacceptable Paper
      • Selecting Paper
      • Selecting Preprinted Media and Letterhead
      • Printing on Letterhead
      • Loading Letterhead
      • Selecting Pre-Punched Paper
    • Envelopes
    • Labels
    • Storing Print Media
    • Identifying Print Media and Specifications
      • Supported Paper Sizes
      • Supported Paper Types
      • Paper Type Specifications
  • Loading Print Media
    • Capacity
    • Print Media Dimensions
    • Loading Print Media
      • Loading Envelopes
      • Loading Letterhead
    • Using the Output Tray Extension
  • Operator Panel
    • Using the Operator Panel Buttons
    • Understanding the Operator Panel Lights
      • Common Light Sequences
      • Warnings
      • Operator Call Errors
      • Secondary light sequences
      • Fatal Errors
      • Firmware Errors
    • Printing a Device Settings Page
    • Resetting Defaults
  • Printing
    • Tips for Successful Printing
      • Tips on Storing Print Media
      • Avoiding Paper Jams
    • Sending a Job to Print
    • Canceling a Print Job
      • Canceling From the Operator Panel
      • Canceling a Job From the Computer Running Windows
    • Manual Duplex Printing (Windows Printer Driver Only)
    • Printing a Report Page
      • Printing a Printer Settings Page
      • The Operator Panel
      • The Tool Box
    • Printer Settings
• Know Your Printer
  • Understanding the Tool Box Menus
    • Printer Settings Report
      • Printer Information
      • Menu Settings
      • Reports
    • Printer Maintenance
      • System Settings
      • Paper Density
      • Adjust BTR
      • Adjust Fuser
      • Color Registration Adjustment
      • Adjust Altitude
      • Reset Defaults
      • Non-Dell Toner
      • BTR Refresh Mode
    • Diagnosis
      • Chart Print
      • Machine Check
      • Environment Sensor Info
      • Developer Stir Mode
      • Refresh Mode
    • Resetting Defaults
  • Understanding Your Printer Software
    • Windows®
      • Printer Status Window
      • Status Monitor Console
      • Dell Supplies Management System
      • Software Update
      • Quick Launch Utility
      • User Setup Disk Creating Tool
    • Macintosh®
      • Status Monitor Widget
  • Specifications
    • Operating System Compatibility
    • Power Supply
    • Dimensions
    • Memory
    • Page Description Language (PDL)/Emulation, Operating System, and Interface
    • Environment
    • Cables
• Maintaining Your Printer
  • Maintaining Your Printer
    • Conserving Supplies
    • Storing Print Media
    • Storing Consumables
    • Replacing Toner Cartridges
      • Removing the Toner Cartridges
      • Installing a Toner Cartridge
    • Cleaning Inside the Printer
    • Cleaning the Color Toner Density (CTD) Sensor
    • Adjusting Color Registration
      • Performing Auto Correct
      • Printing the Color Registration Chart
      • Determining Values
      • Entering Values
  • Clearing Jams
    • Avoiding Jams
    • Identifying the Location of Paper Jams
    • Clearing Paper Jams From the Front of the Printer
    • Clearing Paper Jams From the Back of the Printer
    • Clearing Paper Jams From the Output Tray
• Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting
    • Basic Printer Problems
    • Display Problems
    • Printing Problems
    • Print Quality Problems
      • The output is too light
      • Toner smears or print comes off/Stain on back side
      • Random spots/Blurred images
      • The entire output is blank
      • Streaks appear on the output
      • Pitched color dots
      • Vertical blanks
      • Mottle
      • Ghosting
      • Fog
      • Bead-Carry-Out (BCO)
      • Auger mark
      • Wrinkled/Stained paper
      • The top margins is incorrect
      • Color registration is out of alignment
      • Protrudent / Bumpy paper
    • Noise
    • Jam
      • Misfeed jam
      • Multi-feed jam
    • Other Problems
    • Contacting Service
• Appendix
  • Appendix
    • Dell Technical Support Policy
      • Online Services
    • Warranty and Return Policy
      • Recycling Information
    • Contacting Dell
• Index