Dell 2145cn manual Supplied Software, Printer Driver Features, Printer driver, PostScript driver

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SUPPLIED SOFTWARE

You must install the printer and scanner software using the supplied Drivers and Utiltiies CD after you have set up your printer and connected it to your computer. The CD provides you with the following software.

CD

 

CONTENTS

 

 

 

Printer

Windows

• Printer driver: Use this driver to take full

software CD

 

advantage of your printer’s features.

 

 

• Postscript Printer Description (PPD) file:

 

 

Use the PostScript driver to print documents

 

 

with complex fonts and graphics in the PS

 

 

language.

 

 

• Scanner driver: TWAIN and Windows

 

 

Image Acquisition (WIA) drivers are

 

 

available for scanning documents on your

 

 

printer.

 

 

• Scan Manager: You can find out about

 

 

Scan Manager program information and

 

 

installed scan driver's condition.

 

 

• Dell Toner Management SystemTM:

 

 

Displays the status of the printer and the

 

 

name of the job when send a job to print.

 

 

The Dell Toner Management SystemTM

 

 

window also displays the level of toner

 

 

remaining and allows you to order

 

 

replacement toner cartridges.

 

 

• Status Monitor: This program allows you to

 

 

monitor the printer’s status and alerts you

 

 

when an error occurs during printing.

 

 

• SmarThru Officea: This is the

 

 

accompanying Windows-based software for

 

 

your multifunctional printer.

 

 

• Printer Setting Utility: This program allows

 

 

you to set up printer’s other options from

 

 

your computer desktop.

 

 

• Firmware Update Utility: This program

 

 

helps you to update printer’s firmware.

 

 

• SetIP: Use this program to set your printer’s

 

 

TCP/IP addresses.

 

 

 

 

Linux

• Postscript Printer Description (PPD)

 

 

file: Use this file to run your printer from a

 

 

Linux computer and print documents.

 

 

• SANE: Use this driver to scan documents.

 

 

• Printer Setting Utility: This program allows

 

 

you to set up printer’s other options from

 

 

your computer desktop.

Macintosh • Printer driver: Use this driver to take full advantage of your printer’s features.

•Postscript Printer Description (PPD) file: Use this file to run your printer from a Macintosh computer and print documents.

•Scanner driver: TWAIN driver is available for scanning documents on your printer.

•Printer Setting Utility: This program allows you to set up printer’s other options from your computer desktop.

a.Allows you to edit a scanned image in many ways using a powerful image editor and to send the image by email. You can also open another image editor program, like Adobe® Photoshop®, from SmarThru. For details, refer to the onscreen help supplied on the SmarThru program.

16 Introduction

PRINTER DRIVER FEATURES

Your printer drivers support the following standard features:

•Paper orientation, size, source and media type selection

•Number of copies

In addition, you can use various special printing features. The following table shows a general overview of features supported by your printer drivers:

Printer driver

FEATURE

WINDOWS

LINUX

MACINTOSH

 

 

 

 

Color mode

O

O

O

 

 

 

 

Printer quality option

O

O

O

 

 

 

 

Poster printing

O

X

X

 

 

 

 

Multiple pages per sheet

O

O (2, 4)

O

(N-up)

 

 

 

Fit to page printing

O

X

Oa

Scale printing

O

X

O

 

 

 

 

Different source for first

O

X

O

page

 

 

 

Watermark

O

X

X

 

 

 

 

Overlay

O

X

X

 

 

 

 

Duplex

O

X

O

 

 

 

 

a. This feature is not supported MAC OS X 10.3.

PostScript driver

FEATURE

WINDOWS

LINUX

MACINTOSH

 

 

 

 

Color mode

O

O

O

 

 

 

 

Printer quality option

O

O

O

 

 

 

 

Poster printing

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

Multiple pages per sheet

O

O (2, 4)

O

(N-up)

 

 

 

Fit to page printing

O

X

Oa

Scale printing

O

X

O

 

 

 

 

Different source for first

X

X

O

page

 

 

 

Watermark

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

Overlay

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

Duplex

O

X

O

 

 

 

 

a. This feature is not supported MAC OS X 10.3.

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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 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 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 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 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 Entering characters using the number keypad Setting soundsUsing 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 GuidelinesLoading Paper Changing the Size of the Paper in the Paper TrayLoading 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 buttonsGroup dial numbers Speed 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 Managing Your Printer from the Website Maintenance PartsChecking 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 TemperatureCondition Suggested Solutions Solving Other ProblemsPaper feeding Printing problems Condition Possible Suggested Solutions CausePrinting quality problems Color or Black BackgroundMisformed 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 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 jobFile policy Printing using the form filesDeleting residual image data Specifications General SpecificationsScanner Specifications Printer 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 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 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 UninstallOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorDouble-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktop Printers Configuration Scanners ConfigurationPrinters Tab 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 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 LayoutGraphics Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperPaper Scanning with USB ScanningStart Applications and click Image Capture Index
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