Dell 1235cn manual About this USER’S Guide, Convention Description Example

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ABOUT THIS USER’S GUIDE

This user’s guide provides information about basic understanding of the printer as well as detailed explanation on each step during the actual usage. Both novice users and professional users can refer to this guide for installing and using the printer.

Some terms in this guide are used interchangeably, as below:

•Document is synonymous with original.

•Paper is synonymous with media, or print media. Following table offers the conventions of this guide:

CONVENTION	DESCRIPTION	EXAMPLE

Bold	Used for texts on the display or actual prints on the printer.	Start

Note	Used to provide additional information or detailed specification of the printer	The date format may differ from
	function and feature.	country to country
Caution	Used to give users information to protect the printer from possible mechanical	Do not touch the green underside of
	damage or malfunction.	the toner cartridge.

Footnote	Used to provide more detailed information on certain words or a phrase.	a. pages per minute

(See page 1 for more	Used to guide users to the reference page for the additional detailed information.	(See page 1 for more information)
information)

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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 GuideSafety information Important Safety Symbols and PrecautionsWhat the icons and signs in this user’s guide mean 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 specificationsIntroduction Printer OverviewFront view Rear view Control Panel Overview Understanding the Status LED Acknowledging the Status of the Toner CartridgeStatus Description 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 Entering characters using the number keypad Using the save modesAuto continue 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 mediaChanging the Size of the Paper in the Paper Tray PreprintedPaper Slide the tray 1 back into the printer Setting the Paper Size and Type Printing on Special Print MaterialsFeeding the print material manually Changing the Settings for Each Copy CopyingCopying 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 ConnectionChanging the Settings for Each Scan JOB Changing the Default Scan SettingsSetting UP Address Book Searching with a particular first letter Printing Address BookCanceling a Print JOB Basic printingPrinting a Document 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 automaticallySearching Address Book for an entry Deleting a Address Book entryPrinting Address Book 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 problemsFax problems Common Windows problemsCommon Macintosh problems Type HOW to PurchaseOrdering supplies SuppliesGeneral Specifications SpecificationsPrinter Specifications Scanner SpecificationsCopier 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 Installing Printer Software Installing Software for Local PrintingSelect Typical installation for a local printer. Click Next 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 DocumentPrinter Settings Printing to a file PRNSelect Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon 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-connectedChanging Printer Settings PrintingPrinting a Document Graphics Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperScanning Scanning with USBStart Applications and click Image Capture Index TWAIN, scan REV