Printer Status Monitor, Printer Settings Utility | Dell 1235cn

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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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Dell 1235cn manual Printer Status Monitor, Printer Settings Utility

Contents

Multi Functional Printer Special Features Features of your new laser printer Convention Description Example About this USER’S Guide Printer Driver Help Quick Install GuideFinding More Information Online User’s Guide What 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 setup Managing USB memory Understanding display messages Solving other problemsPrinting from a USB memory device Backing up data Scanner specifications How to purchaseGeneral specifications Printer specifications Front view Rear view IntroductionPrinter Overview Control Panel Overview Status Description Understanding the Status LEDAcknowledging the Status of the Toner Cartridge Darkness Sending Menu Overview Supplied Software Printer Driver FeaturesContents Feature Windows Macintosh Getting started Setting UP the Hardware Operating Free System CPU RAM HDD Space System RequirementsMicrosoft Windows Macintosh Installing the driver software Setting UP the NetworkConfiguring network protocol via the printer Using the SetIP program Getting 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 glass Selecting Print Media Type Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Specifications on print media Media Type Guidelines Media sizes supported in each modeMode Size Source Guidelines for special print media Paper 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 Copying Gray enhance copying Setting Copy TimeoutClone copying Erasing background images Scanning from the Control Panel Setting scan information in Dell Scan ManagerScanning Scanning Basics Scanning to Email Setting up an e-mail accountClick Machine Settings and User Authentication Scanning by a Network Connection Setting UP Address Book Changing the Settings for Each Scan JOBChanging the Default Scan Settings Searching with a particular first letter Printing Address Book Printing a Document Canceling a Print JOBBasic printing Faxing Setting the fax headerAdjusting the document settings Resolution Automatic redialing Sending a fax automaticallySending a fax manually Confirming a transmission Sending a priority fax Sending a delayed faxAdding pages to a delayed fax Canceling a delayed fax Receiving a FAX Forwarding faxes Receiving in secure receiving modeActivating secure receiving mode Receiving faxes in memory Sending options FAX SetupChanging the fax setup options Forwarding received faxes to email address Speed dial numbers Changing the default document settingsSetting up Address Book Printing sent fax report automatically Printing 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 Device Backing UP Data Printing from a USB Memory Device Formatting a USB memory device Managing USB MemoryPrinting Directly from a Digital Camera Deleting an image file Printing a report MaintenanceAdjusting the Color Contrast Printing Reports Clearing Memory Cleaning Your PrinterCleaning the outside Cleaning the inside Plug in the power cord and turn the printer on White sheet ADF Sheet Scanner glass Scanner lid Cleaning the scan unit Expected cartridge life Maintaining the CartridgeReplacing the Toner Cartridge Toner cartridge storage Maintenance 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 Website Exit misfeed TroubleshootingTips for Avoiding Paper Jams Clearing Document Jams Fuser unit area Clearing Paper JamsRoller misfeed Tray Fuser lever Paper exit area Troubleshooting Understanding Display Messages Meaning Suggested Solutions Over Heat Error Network ErrorOpen Heat Error Not Assigned Page/Cancel Job Or Continue or Black Wrong ConfigStop Pressed Stop/Clear has been Continue or Black Only Condition Possible Suggested Solutions Cause Solving Other ProblemsPrinting problems Condition Suggested Solutions Printing quality problems Color or Black DropoutsWhite Spots Vertical lines Copying problems Dell Scan Manager problems Scanning problems Common Macintosh problems Fax problemsCommon Windows problems Type HOW to PurchaseOrdering supplies Supplies General Specifications Specifications Copier Specifications Printer SpecificationsScanner Specifications Facsimile Specifications Glossary Fuser Unit ITU-T No chartEthernet EtherTalk Originals MAC addressModem NetWare Watermark Subnet MaskToner Cartridge UNC Path Index Clock mode 20 control panel 12 copying Receiving 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 Installation Installing 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 Next Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printing a Document Select Printers and Faxes Select your printer driver icon Printer SettingsPrinting to a file PRN Paper Tab Layout Tab Graphic Tab Color Mode About Tab Using a Favorite SettingUsing Help Other Options Tab Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Advanced Printing Printing Booklets Printing Posters None Printing on Both Sides of PaperPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Editing a Watermark Using WatermarksUsing an Existing Watermark Creating a Watermark Creating a New Page Overlay Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay? Using a Page Overlay Double-clickPrinters and Faxes Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Check the Share this printer box Quick Start Guide Using SmarThru OfficeSmarthru Office Starting SmarThru Office Select File Send to Send By E-mail SettingProfile Scan Windows XP Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled SoftwareScanning Using the WIA Driver Settings, Control Panel, and then Scanners and Cameras Printer Status Monitor Printer Settings Utility Dell Toner Re-order application Firmware Update Utility Select Uninstall and click Uninstall Installing SoftwareUninstalling software Select Easy Install and click Install. Easy Install is Click Add on the Printer List Setting Up the PrinterFor a Network-connected For a USB-connected Printing a Document Changing Printer SettingsPrinting Graphics Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Start Applications and click Image Capture ScanningScanning with USB Index TWAIN, scan REV