Dell 2145cn manual Printers Configuration, Scanners Configuration, Printers Tab, Classes Tab

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Printers Configuration

Printers configuration has the two tabs: Printers and Classes.

Printers Tab

You can see the current system’s printer configuration by clicking on the printer icon button on the left side of the Unified Driver Configurator window.

Classes Tab

The Classes tab shows a list of available printer classes.

Switches to Printer configuration.

Shows the status, model name and URI of your printer.

Shows all of the installed printer.

Shows all of the printer classes.

Shows the status of the class and the number of printers in the class.

You can use the following printer control buttons:

• Refresh: renews the available printers list.

• Add Printer: allows you to add a new printer.

• Remove Printer: removes the selected printer.

• Set as Default: sets the current printer as a default

printer.

• Stop/Start: stops/starts the printer.

• Test: allows you to print a test page to check if the

machine is working properly.

• Properties: allows you to view and change the printer

•Refresh : Renews the classes list.

•Add Class... : Allows you to add a new printer class.

•Remove Class : Removes the selected printer class.

Scanners Configuration

In this window, you can monitor the activity of scanner devices, view a list of installed Dell MFP devices, change device properties, and scan images.

properties. For details, see page 26.

Switches to Scanners configuration.

Shows the vendor, model name and type of your scanner.

Shows all of the installed scanners.

•Properties... : Allows you to change the scan properties and scan a document. See page 28.

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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 HelpImportant Safety Symbols and Precautions Safety informationWhat the icons and signs in this user’s guide mean 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 jamsDell Technical Support Policy Warranty and Return PolicyContacting Dell Printer Overview IntroductionFront view Rear view Control Panel Overview Acknowledging the Status of the Toner Cartridge Understanding the Status LEDStatus Description 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 Entering characters using the number keypad Setting soundsUsing the save modes 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 Changing the Size of the Paper in the Paper TrayLoading paper in the tray 1 or optional tray 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 buttonsGroup dial numbers Speed dial numbersSearching Address Book for an entry 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 Managing Your Printer from the Website Maintenance PartsChecking the PRINTER’S Serial Number 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 TemperatureCondition Suggested Solutions Solving Other ProblemsPaper feeding Printing problems Condition Possible Suggested Solutions CausePrinting quality problems Misformed Color or BlackBackground CharactersCopying problems Dell Scan Manager problems Scanning problemsFax problems Common Windows problems Common PostScript problemsProblem Possible Solution Cause Common Linux problems Scanners list Appear onScan 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 jobFile policy Printing using the form filesDeleting residual image data Specifications General SpecificationsScanner Specifications Printer SpecificationsCopier 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 SoftwarePrinting to a file PRN Printing a DocumentSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Layout Tab Printer SettingsPaper Orientation Source Paper TabScaling Printing 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 applicationInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Installing the Unified Linux DriverGetting Started Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click UninstallOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorDouble-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktop Printers Tab Printers ConfigurationScanners Configuration Classes TabPorts Configuration Configuring Printer PropertiesSharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners 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 LayoutGraphics Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperPaper Scanning with USB ScanningStart Applications and click Image Capture Index

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