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* This item is only available when the optional memory card is installed.
Printer Status
Use the
Printer Status
menu to check the status of consumables, hardware, and specifications of the printer.
The following pages are displayed in the
Printer Status
menu.
Printer Status
Purpose:
To check the status of remaining consumables and trays.
Values:
Printer Events
Purpose:
When printer faults occur such as
running out of paper
or
running out of toner
, the details of all alerts or indications of faults are displayed in the
Printer Events
page.
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Toner Level
Displays the percent of toner remaining.
When the printer runs out of toner, the message appears. The text
Order Toner
is linked to the Dell Printer Supplies
website.
Consumables
Status
OK
Indicates that consumables are available.
Empty
Indicates that consumables are used up.
Paper Trays
Status
OK
Indicates that there is some paper in the tray but the quantity is unknown.
Add
Paper
Indicates that there is no paper in the tray.
Capacity
Displays the maximum capacity status of the paper tray.
Size
Displays the size of paper in the tray.
Output Tray
Status
OK
Indicates that the tray is available.
Full
Indicates that the tray is not available.
Capacity
Displays the maximum capacity status of the paper tray.
Covers
Status
Closed
Indicates that the cover is closed.
Open
Indicates that the cover is open.
Printer Type
Displays the type of printing for your printer.
Color Laser
is displayed normally.
Printing Speed
Displays the printing speed for your printer.