Dell 2145cn manual Understanding the Status LED, Acknowledging the Status of the Toner Cartridge

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UNDERSTANDING THE STATUS LED

The color of the Status ( ) LED indicates the printer's current status.

STATUS

DESCRIPTION

 

 

 

Off

 

• The printer is powered off-line.

 

 

• The printer is in power save mode. When data is

 

 

received, or any button is pressed, it switches to

 

 

on-line automatically.

 

 

 

Green

Blinking

• When the green LED blinks slowly, the printer is

 

 

receiving data from the computer.

 

 

• When the green LED blinks rapidly, the printer is

 

 

printing data.

 

On

• The printer is powered on and can be used.

 

 

 

Red

Blinking

• A minor error has occurred and the printer is

 

 

waiting for the error to be cleared. Check the

 

 

display message, and solve the problem referring

 

 

to "Understanding display messages" on

 

 

page 70.

 

 

• The toner cartridge is low. Order a new toner

 

 

cartridge, see "Ordering supplies and

 

 

accessories" on page 83. You can temporarily

 

 

improve print quality by redistributing the toner

 

 

(see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 59).

 

 

 

 

On

• A problem has occurred such as a paper jam,

 

 

cover is open or no paper in the tray, so that the

 

 

printer cannot continue the job. Check the

 

 

message on the display, and see "Understanding

 

 

display messages" on page 70 to solve the

 

 

problem.

 

 

• The toner cartridge is empty, or needs to be

 

 

changed (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on

 

 

page 59).

 

 

 

Always check the message on the display to solve the problem. The instruction in the Troubleshooting section will guide you to operate the printer properly. See "Understanding display messages" on page 70 for more information.

ACKNOWLEDGING THE STATUS OF THE TONER CARTRIDGE

The status of toner cartridges is indicated by the Status ( ) LED and the LCD display. If the toner cartridge is low or needs to be replaced, the

Status ( ) LED turns red and the display shows the message. However the arrow mark shows which color toner is of concern or needs replacement with a new cartridge.

Example:

The above example shows the black cartridges status indicated by arrows. Check the message to find out what the problem is and how to solve it. See "Understanding display messages" on page 70 for more information on error messages.

14 Introduction

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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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