Dell 1235cn manual Printer Status Monitor, Printer Settings Utility

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This chapter includes:

•Printer Status Monitor

•Printer Settings Utility

•Dell Toner Re-order application

•Firmware Update Utility

Printer Status Monitor

The printer status monitor screen launches when you send a print job to the printer. This only appears on the computer screen. Depending on the remaining toner level, the launched printer status monitor screen is different.

If you are a Windows user, from the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs → Dell → Dell Printers → Dell 1235cn Color Laser MFP → Printer Status Monitor.

The Printer Status Monitor program displays the current status of the printer, the level of toner remaining in the toner cartridge(s) and various other information. You can also change settings.

•Printing Status: The Printer Status Monitor displays the current status of the printer.

•Toner Level: You can view the level of toner remaining in the toner cartridge(s).

•Order Supplies: Click to order replacement toner cartridges online.

•User’s Guide: Allows you to view the Dell 1235cn Color Laser MFP User’s Guide.

Printer Settings Utility

When you install the Dell software, the Printer Settings Utility is automatically installed.

To open the Printer Settings Utility.

1Click Start → Programs or All Programs → Dell →

Dell Printers → Dell 1235cn Color Laser MFP → Printer Settings Utility.

The Printer Settings Utility window opens.

2The Printer Settings Utility window provides several features.

For more information, click the button.

To use the default settings, click the Printer Default button and click Apply button.

To exit, click the Exit button at the bottom of the window.

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Contents Multi Functional Printer Special Features Features of your new laser printerConvention Description Example About this USER’S GuidePrinter Driver Help Quick Install GuideFinding More Information Online User’s GuideWhat the icons and signs in this user’s guide mean Safety informationImportant Safety Symbols and Precautions AWG American Wire Gauge Contents Scanning by a network connection ID card copying Using special copy featuresPrinting a document Canceling a print job Sending a fax Fax setupManaging USB memory Understanding display messages Solving other problemsPrinting from a USB memory device Backing up dataScanner specifications How to purchaseGeneral specifications Printer specificationsFront view Rear view IntroductionPrinter Overview Control Panel Overview Status Description Understanding the Status LEDAcknowledging the Status of the Toner Cartridge Darkness Sending Menu OverviewSupplied Software Printer Driver FeaturesContents Feature Windows MacintoshGetting started Setting UP the HardwareOperating Free System CPU RAM HDD Space System RequirementsMicrosoft Windows MacintoshInstalling the driver software Setting UP the NetworkConfiguring network protocol via the printer Using the SetIP programGetting started Printers Basic Settings Auto continue Entering characters using the number keypadUsing the save modes Getting started ADF Loading originals and print mediaLoading Originals On the scanner glassSelecting Print Media Type Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Specifications on print mediaMedia Type Guidelines Media sizes supported in each modeMode Size Source Guidelines for special print mediaPaper Changing the Size of the Paper in the Paper TrayPreprinted Slide the tray 1 back into the printer Feeding the print material manually Setting the Paper Size and TypePrinting on Special Print Materials Copying Changing the Settings for Each CopyCopying Up or 4-up copying Changing the Default Copy SettingsUsing Special Copy Features ID Card CopyingGray enhance copying Setting Copy TimeoutClone copying Erasing background imagesScanning from the Control Panel Setting scan information in Dell Scan ManagerScanning Scanning BasicsScanning to Email Setting up an e-mail accountClick Machine Settings and User Authentication Scanning by a Network ConnectionSetting UP Address Book Changing the Settings for Each Scan JOBChanging the Default Scan Settings Searching with a particular first letter Printing Address BookPrinting a Document Canceling a Print JOBBasic printing Faxing Setting the fax headerAdjusting the document settings ResolutionAutomatic redialing Sending a fax automaticallySending a fax manually Confirming a transmissionSending a priority fax Sending a delayed faxAdding pages to a delayed fax Canceling a delayed faxReceiving a FAX Forwarding faxes Receiving in secure receiving modeActivating secure receiving mode Receiving faxes in memorySending options FAX SetupChanging the fax setup options Forwarding received faxes to email addressSpeed dial numbers Changing the default document settingsSetting up Address Book Printing sent fax report automaticallyPrinting Address Book Searching Address Book for an entryDeleting a Address Book entry Scanning to a USB Memory Device Using USB memory deviceAbout USB Memory Plugging in a USB Memory DeviceBacking UP Data Printing from a USB Memory DeviceFormatting a USB memory device Managing USB MemoryPrinting Directly from a Digital Camera Deleting an image filePrinting a report MaintenanceAdjusting the Color Contrast Printing ReportsClearing Memory Cleaning Your PrinterCleaning the outside Cleaning the insidePlug in the power cord and turn the printer on White sheet ADF Sheet Scanner glass Scanner lid Cleaning the scan unitExpected cartridge life Maintaining the CartridgeReplacing the Toner Cartridge Toner cartridge storageMaintenance Replacing the Imaging Unit Replacing the Waste Toner Container Checking the PRINTER’S Serial Number Maintenance PartsTo access Embedded Web Service Managing Your Printer from the WebsiteExit misfeed TroubleshootingTips for Avoiding Paper Jams Clearing Document JamsFuser unit area Clearing Paper JamsRoller misfeed TrayFuser lever Paper exit areaTroubleshooting Understanding Display Messages Meaning Suggested SolutionsOver Heat Error Network ErrorOpen Heat Error Not Assigned Page/Cancel JobOr Continue or Black Wrong ConfigStop Pressed Stop/Clear has been Continue or Black OnlyCondition Possible Suggested Solutions Cause Solving Other ProblemsPrinting problems Condition Suggested SolutionsPrinting quality problems Color or Black DropoutsWhite Spots Vertical linesCopying problems Dell Scan Manager problems Scanning problemsCommon Macintosh problems Fax problemsCommon Windows problems Type HOW to PurchaseOrdering supplies SuppliesGeneral Specifications SpecificationsCopier Specifications Printer SpecificationsScanner Specifications Facsimile Specifications Glossary Fuser Unit ITU-T No chartEthernet EtherTalkOriginals MAC addressModem NetWareWatermark Subnet MaskToner Cartridge UNC PathIndex Clock mode 20 control panel 12 copyingReceiving modes 41 redialing Page Software section Contents Sharing the Printer Locally For a USB-connected Select Typical installation for a local printer. Click Next Installing Printer SoftwareInstalling Software for Local Printing Select Custom installation. Click Next Custom InstallationInstalling Printer Software in Windows Installing Software for Network Printing Custom Installation Reinstalling Printer Software Removing Printer Software Select the components you want to reinstall and click NextSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printing a DocumentSelect Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon Printer SettingsPrinting to a file PRN Paper Tab Layout TabGraphic Tab Color ModeAbout Tab Using a Favorite SettingUsing Help Other Options TabPrinting Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Advanced PrintingPrinting Booklets Printing PostersNone Printing on Both Sides of PaperPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper SizeEditing a Watermark Using WatermarksUsing an Existing Watermark Creating a WatermarkCreating a New Page Overlay Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay? Using a Page OverlayDouble-clickPrinters and Faxes Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Check the Share this printer boxQuick Start Guide Using SmarThru OfficeSmarthru Office Starting SmarThru OfficeSelect File Send to Send By E-mail SettingProfile ScanWindows XP Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled SoftwareScanning Using the WIA Driver Settings, Control Panel, and then Scanners and CamerasPrinter Status Monitor Printer Settings UtilityDell Toner Re-order application Firmware Update UtilitySelect Uninstall and click Uninstall Installing SoftwareUninstalling software Select Easy Install and click Install. Easy Install isClick Add on the Printer List Setting Up the PrinterFor a Network-connected For a USB-connectedPrinting a Document Changing Printer SettingsPrinting Graphics Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperStart Applications and click Image Capture ScanningScanning with USB Index TWAIN, scan REV