Dell 2150cn is not connecting to the network

Most printers will not allow you to print without all cartridges active. If you printer is capable of that you can go into the printer settings on the control panel and go into options or print menu. Under that you can select B/W printing only. Try that out.

Go to manual
ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_printers_main/esuprt_printers/dell-2150cn-cdn_User%27s%20Guide_en-us.pdf

pages 376 to 387 will give you an idea how to . I am thinking if you remove the print head you will have access.

Hi Richard,

Is the printer connected via a USB cable directly to your computer, or are you using a network cable?

Power off the printer and turn it on again with the big button held down (the one with the tick on it).

This seems to clear the error and allow printing but won't fix the fault itself.

Apparently others have tried to obtain a service manual for that model, and one was not available. Frustration was expressed, but it did not result in obtaining a service manual for that model.

https://www.dell.com/community/Printers/1320c-Service-manual/td-p/5112626

Other sites might have some solutions for problems with that model, even though not a service manual.

Example:

https://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/sln153516/replacing-the-phd-unit-on-1320c-2130cn-2135cn-2150cn-2150cdn-2155cn-2155cdn-dell-laser-printers?lang=en

Here is another approach to try for repairing it. Perhaps a service manual for a similar model, since your is from 2013, would be helpful. Since the link above from Dell shows other model numbers using a similar part replacement so maybe service manual for one of them could be located: 2130cn 2135cn 2150cn 2150cdn 2155cn 2155cdn

2130cn service manual from 2010:
http://www.refurbisheddellprinters.com/content/manuals/service/Dell%202130cn%20Full%20Manual.pdf

2135cn service manual from 2008:
http://www.refurbisheddellprinters.com/content/manuals/service/Dell%202135cn%20Full%20Manual.pdf

2150cn service manual (registration required to download)

https://www.scribd.com/doc/202253581/Dell-2150cn-Service-Manual

Miscellaneous service manuals:

https://www.mpsprinters.com/categories/dell-service-manuals.html?sort=pricedesc&page=2

Sorry to put so many links, but perhaps one of these will help solve problems with that printer.

The error should go away once you close the paper tray, unless you are opening the paper tray when it is printing...

Please try to do the following steps. Remove parallel, USB, and/or network connections andrecycle the printer's power so that it is operating as a standalone machine. If it powers up to the Ready state, print the MenuSettings page(s) from the Utilities Menu. If the printer works without error while disconnectedeither from the network or a locally attached computer, there is a strong possibilitythat a corrupted file or network/parallel/USB connection is causing theerror. Look for patterns such as aparticular file or a particular workstation generating the error when data issent to the printer. Clear the print queue and connect all cables back andturn the printer back on. Resubmit the print job(s) and try printing again b> If the error will not clear, please take note of thesecondary code and contact Lexmark Technical Support.

try checking cable if you have another cable try that after rebooting computer! if that doesnt work go to hp's website look up the units driver for the correct operating system reinstall the drivers from hp's website then reboot and try your printer again it should work! 99.9 percent of time error printing to queue is a communication problem from the driver being corrupt or a error in your system registry.
good luck!

try resetting the "print spooler"

1. start
2. control panel
   
3. admin. tools
4. computer management
5. services and applications
   
6. services
7. scroll down till you see "print spooler"
8. left click once
9. "restart"
   

Hi,

Let me recap, just one more time.
Your wireless router,
You updated the firmware(most have out dated firmware from sitting in the warehouse)
Broadcast SSID
Using WPA-PSK(TKIP) Security
Mixed mode(b and g, n if available) This is needed for wireless devices to work properly.
Channels 1, 6 or 11. These channels are the channels most wireless devices work on the best(I use channel 11)
Now for the printer. Download and run this patch to completely remove the printer from your computer.

The patch is password protected. The way around the password protected zip file is to open the zip file with Winrar or 7zip(.exe file)

Restart your computer.

After router is done, now setup your wireless print server/printer.
3300 Utility
3300 Firmware
Attach the 3300 to your computer using the USB Cable and insert the 3300 disk. Follow the instructions. It should ask you for the network ID, type of security and password.
Download the proper drivers.
XP Drivers
Vista 32-bit Drivers
Install the drivers, choose network, choose I'm using a wireless print server(if you do not see this, then choose add printer and you should see it then) and follow the instructions.

Thanks for contacting Fixya