Dell 2145cn Smarthru Office, Starting SmarThru Office, Quick Start Guide, Using SmarThru Office

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6 Scanning

Scanning with your machine lets you turn pictures and text into digital files on your computer. Then you can fax or e-mail the files, display them on your web site or use them to create projects that you can print using SmarThru software or the WIA driver.

This chapter includes:

•Smarthru Office

•Scanning Process with TWAIN-enabled Software

•Scanning Using the WIA Driver

NOTE:

•Check the operating system(s) that are compatible with your printer. Please refer to the OS Compatibility section of Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide.

•You can check your printer name in the supplied Drivers and Utilities CD.

•The maximum resolution that can be achieved depends upon various factors, including computer speed, available disk space, memory, the size of the image being scanned, and bit depth settings. Thus, depending on your system and what you are scanning, you may not be able to scan at certain resolutions, especially using enhanced dpi.

Smarthru Office

The supplied Drivers and Utilities CD provides you with SmarThru Office. SmarThru Office offers you convenient features to use with your machine.

Starting SmarThru Office

Follow the steps below to start SmarThru Office:

1Ensure that your printer and computer are turned on and properly connected to each other.

2Once you have installed SmarThru Office, you will see the SmarThru Office icon on your desktop.

3Double-click the SmarThru Office icon.

4The SmarThru Office starts.

For more information, click Help → SmarThru Office help.

Quick Start Guide

This menu displays direct buttons for some features. The direct buttons include: Categories, Binder, Life Cycle, Scan and OCR, Fix and Enhance, and Dell Website. You can disable this menu by checking “Do not show this diaglog again”.

Using SmarThru Office

Scanning

1Click scan icon.

NOTES:

•In Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, you can use SmarThru Office launcher, which is on the right end of taskbar, to easily open the Scan Setting window.

•In other operating systems beside Windows XP, click the

SmarThru icon

in the tray area of the windows taskbar

to activate the SmarThru Office launcher.

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Contents Multi Functional Printer Features of your new laser printer Special FeaturesAbout this USER’S Guide Features by ModelFeatures Convention Description ExampleOnline User’s Guide Quick Install GuideFinding More Information Printer Driver HelpWhat the icons and signs in this user’s guide mean Safety informationImportant Safety Symbols and Precautions AWG American Wire Gauge Contents Copying Scanning Basic Printing Faxing Scanning by a network connectionReceiving a fax Fax setupMaintenance parts Other ways to faxManaging your printer from the website Understanding display messages Solving other problemsUsing the hard disk Clearing paper jamsContacting Dell Warranty and Return PolicyDell Technical Support Policy Front view Rear view IntroductionPrinter Overview Control Panel Overview Status Description Understanding the Status LEDAcknowledging the Status of the Toner Cartridge Menu Overview Printer driver Printer Driver FeaturesSupplied Software PostScript driverGetting started Setting UP the HardwareSetting UP the Network Printing a DemoSystem Requirements Configuring network protocol via the printerUsing the SetIP program Microsoft WindowsOperating system Installing the SoftwareLinux Free HDD spacePrinters Basic Settings Using the save modes Setting soundsEntering characters using the number keypad Scan power save mode Setting print job timeoutChanging the font setting Click Printer Setting Utility Click EmulationOn the scanner glass Loading originals and print mediaLoading Originals DadfSelecting Print Media Specifications on print media Type Size Dimensions Weighta CapacitybGuidelines for special print media Media sizes supported in each modeMode Size Source Media Type GuidelinesLoading paper in the tray 1 or optional tray Changing the Size of the Paper in the Paper TrayLoading Paper Full Tips on using the multi-purpose trayLoading paper in the multi-purpose tray EmptyFor A4- or Legal-sized paper Adjusting the Output SupportFor Letter-sized paper Output support ExtensionSetting the Paper Size and Type Selecting the Paper Tray Changing the Settings for Each CopyCopying CopyingUsing Special Copy Features Changing the Scan Size SettingsChanging the Default Copy Settings ID Card CopyingClone copying Adjusting background imagesPoster copying Book copyingEdge erase Printing on Both Sides of PaperMargin shift Gray enhance copyingSetting Copy Timeout Scanning Basics Setting scan information in Dell Scan ManagerScanning Scanning from the Control PanelPreparing for network scanning User authentication for network scanningScanning by a Network Connection Select IP Address or Host NameSetting up an SMB server Setting up an e-mail accountSetting up an FTP server Scanning to EmailSetting UP Address Book Changing the Settings for Each Scan JOBChanging the Default Scan Settings Printing Scan Confirmation Report AutomaticallyRetrieving global email addresses from the Ldap server Configuring group email numbersUsing address book entries Searching address book for an entryScan on Both Sides of Paper Printing a Document Canceling a Print JOBBasic printing Double-click the Dell 2145cn Color Laser MFP iconFaxing Setting the fax headerAdjusting the document settings Sending a FAXReceiving a FAX Receiving manually using an extension telephone Receiving automatically in Fax modeReceiving manually in Tel mode Receiving automatically in Ans/Fax modeOther Ways to FAX Sending a priority fax Forwarding faxesForwarding received faxes to email address FAX SetupChanging the fax setup options Sending optionsPrinting sent fax report automatically Changing the default document settingsSetting up address book Speed buttonsSearching Address Book for an entry Speed dial numbersGroup dial numbers Deleting a Address Book entry Printing Address BookPlugging in a USB Memory Device Using USB flash memoryAbout USB Memory Scanning to a USB Memory DevicePrinting from a USB Memory Device Backing UP DataFormatting a USB memory device Managing USB MemoryDeleting an image file Viewing the USB memory statusPrinting Reports MaintenanceAdjusting the Color Contrast Printing a reportCleaning the outside Using Toner LOW AlertCleaning Your Printer Cleaning the insidePlug in the power cord and turn the printer on Toner cartridge storage Cleaning the scan unitMaintaining the Cartridge Expected cartridge lifeReplacing the Toner Cartridge Clearing the Toner Empty message Replacing the Paper Transfer Belt Checking the PRINTER’S Serial Number Maintenance PartsManaging Your Printer from the Website Clearing Document Jams TroubleshootingTips for Avoiding Paper Jams Input misfeedRoller misfeed Clearing Paper JamsExit misfeed Message Location GO to JAMPaper feed area Multi-purpose tray Fuser unit area Paper exit area Optional tray Message Meaning Suggested Solutions Understanding Display MessagesComm Error Not ConfiguredQuery Timeout InstallPress Stop/Clear Self Diagnostics Not Assigned Page/Cancel JobPower Failure TemperaturePaper feeding Solving Other ProblemsCondition Suggested Solutions Printing problems Condition Possible Suggested Solutions CausePrinting quality problems Misformed Color or BlackBackground CharactersCopying problems Fax problems Scanning problemsDell Scan Manager problems Problem Possible Solution Cause Common PostScript problemsCommon Windows problems Common Linux problems Scan Appear onScanners list Common Macintosh problems HOW to Purchase Ordering supplies and accessoriesAccessories SuppliesActivating the Added Accessories in Printer Properties Installing accessoriesPrecautions to Take When Installing Accessories Installing a memory moduleUsing the Hard Disk Installing the hard diskPrinting a stored job Printing with the optional hard diskStoring a job Deleting a stored jobDeleting residual image data Printing using the form filesFile policy Specifications General SpecificationsCopier Specifications Printer SpecificationsScanner Specifications Facsimile Specifications Dell Technical Support Policy Warranty and Return PolicyAppendix Contacting DellGlossary EtherTalk ITU-T No chartEthernet Fuser UnitNetWare MAC addressModem OriginalsUNC Path Subnet MaskToner Cartridge WatermarkIndex DadfPostScript Page Software section Contents Using Windows Postscript Driver Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Typical Installation Installing Printer SoftwareInstalling Software for Local Printing Select Typical installation for a local printer. Click NextCustom Installation Click NextInstalling Software for Network Printing Select the components to be installed and click NextCustom Installation Select Custom installation. Click Next Reinstalling Printer Software Removing Printer SoftwareSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printing a DocumentPrinting to a file PRN Paper Orientation Printer SettingsLayout Tab Scaling Printing Paper TabSource Quality Color ModeGraphics Tab Advanced OptionsPrinter Tab Other Options TabAbout Tab Job typeUsing a Favorite Setting Using HelpAdvanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingPrinting Posters Printing BookletsFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Printing on Both Sides of PaperPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document NoneCreating a Watermark Using WatermarksUsing an Existing Watermark Editing a WatermarkUsing a Page Overlay Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay? Creating a New Page OverlayUsing Windows PostScript Driver AdvancedCheck the Share this printer box Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Double-clickPrinters and FaxesStarting SmarThru Office Using SmarThru OfficeSmarthru Office Quick Start GuideSend to FaxSettings, Control Panel, and then Scanners and Cameras Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled SoftwareScanning Using the WIA Driver Windows XPPrinter Status Monitor Using the Dell Toner Management SystemPrinter Settings Utility Printing Status The Printer Status Monitor displaysFirmware Update Utility window opens Fireware Update UtilityYou can printer Firmware Update Utility Dell Toner Re-order applicationGetting Started Installing the Unified Linux DriverInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click UninstallDouble-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktop Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Printers Tab Printers ConfigurationScanners Configuration Classes TabSharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners Configuring Printer PropertiesPorts Configuration Printing from Applications Printing FilesScanning a Document Click PropertiesUsing the Image Manager Adding Job Type SettingsSelect Easy Install and click Install. Easy Install is Installing SoftwareUninstalling software Select Uninstall and click UninstallFor a USB-connected Setting Up the PrinterFor a Network-connected Macintosh Click Add on the Printer ListPrinting a Document Changing Printer SettingsPrinting LayoutPaper Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperGraphics Start Applications and click Image Capture ScanningScanning with USB Index

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