Dell 2145cn manual Printing from Applications, Printing Files

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Printing a Document

Printing from Applications

There are a lot of Linux applications that you are allowed to print from using Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS). You can print on your machine from any such application.

1From the application you are using, select Print from the File menu.

2Select Print directly using lpr.

3In the LPR GUI window, select the model name of your machine from the Printer list and click Properties.

Click.

4Change the printer and print job properties.

The following four tabs display at the top of the window.

•General - allows you to change the paper size, the paper type, and the orientation of the documents, enables the duplex feature, adds start and end banners, and changes the number of pages per sheet.

•Text - allows you to specify the page margins and set the text options, such as spacing or columns.

•Graphics - allows you to set image options that are used when printing images/files, such as color options, image size, or image position.

•Device: allows you to set the print resolution, paper source, and destination.

5Click Apply to apply the changes and close the Properties window.

6Click OK in the LPR GUI window to start printing.

7The Printing window appears, allowing you to monitor the status of your print job.

To abort the current job, click Cancel.

Printing Files

You can print many different types of files on the Dell machine device using the standard CUPS way - directly from the command line interface. The CUPS lpr utility allows you do that. But the drivers package replaces the standard lpr tool by a much more user-friendly LPR GUI program.

To print any document file:

1Type lpr <file_name> from the Linux shell command line and press Enter. The LPR GUI window appears.

When you type only lpr and press Enter, the Select file(s) to print window appears first. Just select any files you want to print and click Open.

2In the LPR GUI window, select your printer from the list, and change the printer and print job properties.

For details about the properties window, see page 27.

3Click OK to start printing.

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Contents Multi Functional Printer Features of your new laser printer Special FeaturesFeatures by Model FeaturesAbout this USER’S Guide Convention Description ExampleQuick Install Guide Finding More InformationOnline User’s Guide Printer Driver HelpSafety information Important Safety Symbols and PrecautionsWhat the icons and signs in this user’s guide mean AWG American Wire Gauge Contents Copying Scanning Basic Printing Faxing Scanning by a network connectionFax setup Maintenance partsReceiving a fax Other ways to faxUnderstanding display messages Solving other problems Using the hard diskManaging your printer from the website Clearing paper jamsWarranty and Return Policy Dell Technical Support PolicyContacting Dell Introduction Printer OverviewFront view Rear view Control Panel Overview Understanding the Status LED Acknowledging the Status of the Toner CartridgeStatus Description Menu Overview Printer Driver Features Supplied SoftwarePrinter driver PostScript driverSetting UP the Hardware Setting UP the NetworkGetting started Printing a DemoConfiguring network protocol via the printer Using the SetIP programSystem Requirements Microsoft WindowsInstalling the Software LinuxOperating system Free HDD spacePrinters Basic Settings Setting sounds Entering characters using the number keypadUsing the save modes Setting print job timeout Changing the font settingScan power save mode Click Printer Setting Utility Click EmulationLoading originals and print media Loading OriginalsOn the scanner glass DadfSelecting Print Media Specifications on print media Type Size Dimensions Weighta CapacitybMedia sizes supported in each mode Mode Size SourceGuidelines for special print media Media Type GuidelinesChanging the Size of the Paper in the Paper Tray Loading PaperLoading paper in the tray 1 or optional tray Tips on using the multi-purpose tray Loading paper in the multi-purpose trayFull EmptyAdjusting the Output Support For Letter-sized paperFor A4- or Legal-sized paper Output support ExtensionSetting the Paper Size and Type Changing the Settings for Each Copy CopyingSelecting the Paper Tray CopyingChanging the Scan Size Settings Changing the Default Copy SettingsUsing Special Copy Features ID Card CopyingAdjusting background images Poster copyingClone copying Book copyingPrinting on Both Sides of Paper Margin shiftEdge erase Gray enhance copyingSetting Copy Timeout Setting scan information in Dell Scan Manager ScanningScanning Basics Scanning from the Control PanelUser authentication for network scanning Scanning by a Network ConnectionPreparing for network scanning Select IP Address or Host NameSetting up an e-mail account Setting up an FTP serverSetting up an SMB server Scanning to EmailChanging the Settings for Each Scan JOB Changing the Default Scan SettingsSetting UP Address Book Printing Scan Confirmation Report AutomaticallyConfiguring group email numbers Using address book entriesRetrieving global email addresses from the Ldap server Searching address book for an entryScan on Both Sides of Paper Canceling a Print JOB Basic printingPrinting a Document Double-click the Dell 2145cn Color Laser MFP iconSetting the fax header Adjusting the document settingsFaxing Sending a FAXReceiving a FAX Receiving automatically in Fax mode Receiving manually in Tel modeReceiving manually using an extension telephone Receiving automatically in Ans/Fax modeOther Ways to FAX Sending a priority fax Forwarding faxesFAX Setup Changing the fax setup optionsForwarding received faxes to email address Sending optionsChanging the default document settings Setting up address bookPrinting sent fax report automatically Speed buttonsSpeed dial numbers Group dial numbersSearching Address Book for an entry Deleting a Address Book entry Printing Address BookUsing USB flash memory About USB MemoryPlugging in a USB Memory Device Scanning to a USB Memory DevicePrinting from a USB Memory Device Backing UP DataManaging USB Memory Deleting an image fileFormatting a USB memory device Viewing the USB memory statusMaintenance Adjusting the Color ContrastPrinting Reports Printing a reportUsing Toner LOW Alert Cleaning Your PrinterCleaning the outside Cleaning the insidePlug in the power cord and turn the printer on Cleaning the scan unit Maintaining the CartridgeToner cartridge storage Expected cartridge lifeReplacing the Toner Cartridge Clearing the Toner Empty message Replacing the Paper Transfer Belt Maintenance Parts Managing Your Printer from the WebsiteChecking the PRINTER’S Serial Number Troubleshooting Tips for Avoiding Paper JamsClearing Document Jams Input misfeedClearing Paper Jams Exit misfeedRoller 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 MessagesNot Configured Query TimeoutComm Error InstallNot Assigned Page/Cancel Job Power FailurePress Stop/Clear Self Diagnostics TemperatureSolving Other Problems Condition Suggested SolutionsPaper feeding Printing problems Condition Possible Suggested Solutions CausePrinting quality problems Color or Black BackgroundMisformed CharactersCopying problems Scanning problems Dell Scan Manager problemsFax problems Common PostScript problems Common Windows problemsProblem Possible Solution Cause Common Linux problems Appear on Scanners listScan Common Macintosh problems Ordering supplies and accessories AccessoriesHOW to Purchase SuppliesInstalling accessories Precautions to Take When Installing AccessoriesActivating the Added Accessories in Printer Properties Installing a memory moduleUsing the Hard Disk Installing the hard diskPrinting with the optional hard disk Storing a jobPrinting a stored job Deleting a stored jobPrinting using the form files File policyDeleting residual image data Specifications General SpecificationsPrinter Specifications Scanner SpecificationsCopier Specifications Facsimile Specifications Warranty and Return Policy AppendixDell Technical Support Policy Contacting DellGlossary ITU-T No chart EthernetEtherTalk Fuser UnitMAC address ModemNetWare OriginalsSubnet Mask Toner CartridgeUNC Path WatermarkIndex DadfPostScript Page Software section Contents Using Windows Postscript Driver Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Installing Printer Software Installing Software for Local PrintingTypical Installation 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 a Document Printing to a file PRNSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printer Settings Layout TabPaper Orientation Paper Tab SourceScaling Printing Color Mode Graphics TabQuality Advanced OptionsOther Options Tab About TabPrinter Tab Job typeUsing a Favorite Setting Using HelpAdvanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up PrintingPrinting Posters Printing BookletsPrinting on Both Sides of Paper Printing a Reduced or Enlarged DocumentFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size NoneUsing Watermarks Using an Existing WatermarkCreating a Watermark Editing a WatermarkUsing Overlays What is an Overlay?Using a Page Overlay Creating a New Page OverlayUsing Windows PostScript Driver AdvancedSetting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client ComputerCheck the Share this printer box Double-clickPrinters and FaxesUsing SmarThru Office Smarthru OfficeStarting SmarThru Office Quick Start GuideSend to FaxScanning Process with TWAIN- enabled Software Scanning Using the WIA DriverSettings, Control Panel, and then Scanners and Cameras Windows XPUsing the Dell Toner Management System Printer Settings UtilityPrinter Status Monitor Printing Status The Printer Status Monitor displaysFireware Update Utility You can printer Firmware Update UtilityFirmware Update Utility window opens Dell Toner Re-order applicationInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Installing the Unified Linux DriverGetting Started Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click UninstallUsing the Unified Driver Configurator Opening the Unified Driver ConfiguratorDouble-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktop Printers Configuration Scanners ConfigurationPrinters Tab Classes TabConfiguring Printer Properties Ports ConfigurationSharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners Printing from Applications Printing FilesScanning a Document Click PropertiesUsing the Image Manager Adding Job Type SettingsInstalling Software Uninstalling softwareSelect Easy Install and click Install. Easy Install is Select Uninstall and click UninstallSetting Up the Printer For a Network-connected MacintoshFor a USB-connected Click Add on the Printer ListChanging Printer Settings PrintingPrinting a Document LayoutPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper GraphicsPaper Scanning Scanning with USBStart Applications and click Image Capture Index

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