Using Your Printer with a Macintosh | Dell 2145cn specification

Using the Unified Driver Configurator	24
Opening the Unified Driver Configurator	24
Printers Configuration	25
Scanners Configuration	25
Ports Configuration	26
Configuring Printer Properties	26
Printing a Document	27
Printing from Applications	27
Printing Files	27
Scanning a Document	28
Using the Image Manager	29
Chapter 9: USING YOUR PRINTER WITH A MACINTOSH
Installing Software	30
Uninstalling software	30
Setting Up the Printer	31
For a Network-connected Macintosh	31
For a USB-connected	31
Printing	32
Printing a Document	32
Changing Printer Settings	32
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper	33
Scanning	34
Scanning with USB	34

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Dell 2145cn manual Using Your Printer with a Macintosh

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Multi Functional Printer Features of your new laser printer Special Features About this USER’S Guide Features by ModelFeatures Convention Description Example Online User’s Guide Quick Install GuideFinding More Information Printer Driver Help Safety information Important Safety Symbols and PrecautionsWhat the icons and signs in this user’s guide mean AWG American Wire Gauge Contents Copying Scanning Basic Printing Faxing Scanning by a network connection Receiving a fax Fax setupMaintenance parts Other ways to fax Managing your printer from the website Understanding display messages Solving other problemsUsing the hard disk Clearing paper jams Warranty and Return Policy Dell Technical Support PolicyContacting Dell Introduction Printer OverviewFront view Rear view Control Panel Overview Understanding the Status LED Acknowledging the Status of the Toner CartridgeStatus Description Menu Overview Printer driver Printer Driver FeaturesSupplied Software PostScript driver Getting started Setting UP the HardwareSetting UP the Network Printing a Demo System Requirements Configuring network protocol via the printerUsing the SetIP program Microsoft Windows Operating system Installing the SoftwareLinux Free HDD space Printers Basic Settings Setting sounds Entering characters using the number keypadUsing the save modes Scan power save mode Setting print job timeoutChanging the font setting Click Printer Setting Utility Click Emulation On the scanner glass Loading originals and print mediaLoading Originals Dadf Selecting Print Media Specifications on print media Type Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Guidelines for special print media Media sizes supported in each modeMode Size Source Media Type Guidelines Changing the Size of the Paper in the Paper Tray Loading PaperLoading paper in the tray 1 or optional tray Full Tips on using the multi-purpose trayLoading paper in the multi-purpose tray Empty For A4- or Legal-sized paper Adjusting the Output SupportFor Letter-sized paper Output support Extension Setting the Paper Size and Type Selecting the Paper Tray Changing the Settings for Each CopyCopying Copying Using Special Copy Features Changing the Scan Size SettingsChanging the Default Copy Settings ID Card Copying Clone copying Adjusting background imagesPoster copying Book copying Edge erase Printing on Both Sides of PaperMargin shift Gray enhance copying Setting Copy Timeout Scanning Basics Setting scan information in Dell Scan ManagerScanning Scanning from the Control Panel Preparing for network scanning User authentication for network scanningScanning by a Network Connection Select IP Address or Host Name Setting up an SMB server Setting up an e-mail accountSetting up an FTP server Scanning to Email Setting UP Address Book Changing the Settings for Each Scan JOBChanging the Default Scan Settings Printing Scan Confirmation Report Automatically Retrieving global email addresses from the Ldap server Configuring group email numbersUsing address book entries Searching address book for an entry Scan on Both Sides of Paper Printing a Document Canceling a Print JOBBasic printing Double-click the Dell 2145cn Color Laser MFP icon Faxing Setting the fax headerAdjusting the document settings Sending a FAX Receiving a FAX Receiving manually using an extension telephone Receiving automatically in Fax modeReceiving manually in Tel mode Receiving automatically in Ans/Fax mode Other Ways to FAX Sending a priority fax Forwarding faxes Forwarding received faxes to email address FAX SetupChanging the fax setup options Sending options Printing sent fax report automatically Changing the default document settingsSetting up address book Speed buttons Speed dial numbers Group dial numbersSearching Address Book for an entry Deleting a Address Book entry Printing Address Book Plugging in a USB Memory Device Using USB flash memoryAbout USB Memory Scanning to a USB Memory Device Printing from a USB Memory Device Backing UP Data Formatting a USB memory device Managing USB MemoryDeleting an image file Viewing the USB memory status Printing Reports MaintenanceAdjusting the Color Contrast Printing a report Cleaning the outside Using Toner LOW AlertCleaning Your Printer Cleaning the inside Plug in the power cord and turn the printer on Toner cartridge storage Cleaning the scan unitMaintaining the Cartridge Expected cartridge life Replacing the Toner Cartridge Clearing the Toner Empty message Replacing the Paper Transfer Belt Maintenance Parts Managing Your Printer from the WebsiteChecking the PRINTER’S Serial Number Clearing Document Jams TroubleshootingTips for Avoiding Paper Jams Input misfeed Roller misfeed Clearing Paper JamsExit misfeed Message Location GO to JAM Paper feed area Multi-purpose tray Fuser unit area Paper exit area Optional tray Message Meaning Suggested Solutions Understanding Display Messages Comm Error Not ConfiguredQuery Timeout Install Press Stop/Clear Self Diagnostics Not Assigned Page/Cancel JobPower Failure Temperature Solving Other Problems Condition Suggested SolutionsPaper feeding Printing problems Condition Possible Suggested Solutions Cause Printing quality problems Misformed Color or BlackBackground Characters Copying problems Scanning problems Dell Scan Manager problemsFax problems Common PostScript problems Common Windows problemsProblem Possible Solution Cause Common Linux problems Appear on Scanners listScan Common Macintosh problems HOW to Purchase Ordering supplies and accessoriesAccessories Supplies Activating the Added Accessories in Printer Properties Installing accessoriesPrecautions to Take When Installing Accessories Installing a memory module Using the Hard Disk Installing the hard disk Printing a stored job Printing with the optional hard diskStoring a job Deleting a stored job Printing using the form files File policyDeleting residual image data Specifications General Specifications Printer Specifications Scanner SpecificationsCopier Specifications Facsimile Specifications Dell Technical Support Policy Warranty and Return PolicyAppendix Contacting Dell Glossary EtherTalk ITU-T No chartEthernet Fuser Unit NetWare MAC addressModem Originals UNC Path Subnet MaskToner Cartridge Watermark Index Dadf PostScript 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 Next Custom Installation Click Next Installing Software for Network Printing Select the components to be installed and click Next Custom Installation Select Custom installation. Click Next Reinstalling Printer Software Removing Printer Software Printing a Document Printing to a file PRNSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printer Settings Layout TabPaper Orientation Paper Tab SourceScaling Printing Quality Color ModeGraphics Tab Advanced Options Printer Tab Other Options TabAbout Tab Job type Using a Favorite Setting Using Help Advanced Printing Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Printing Posters Printing Booklets Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size Printing on Both Sides of PaperPrinting a Reduced or Enlarged Document None Creating a Watermark Using WatermarksUsing an Existing Watermark Editing a Watermark Using a Page Overlay Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay? Creating a New Page Overlay Using Windows PostScript Driver Advanced Check the Share this printer box Setting Up a Host ComputerSetting Up a Client Computer Double-clickPrinters and Faxes Starting SmarThru Office Using SmarThru OfficeSmarthru Office Quick Start Guide Send to Fax Settings, Control Panel, and then Scanners and Cameras Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled SoftwareScanning Using the WIA Driver Windows XP Printer Status Monitor Using the Dell Toner Management SystemPrinter Settings Utility Printing Status The Printer Status Monitor displays Firmware Update Utility window opens Fireware Update UtilityYou can printer Firmware Update Utility Dell Toner Re-order application Installing the Unified Linux Driver Installing the Unified Linux DriverGetting Started Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click Uninstall Using the Unified Driver Configurator Opening the Unified Driver ConfiguratorDouble-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktop Printers Tab Printers ConfigurationScanners Configuration Classes Tab Configuring Printer Properties Ports ConfigurationSharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners Printing from Applications Printing Files Scanning a Document Click Properties Using the Image Manager Adding Job Type Settings Select Easy Install and click Install. Easy Install is Installing SoftwareUninstalling software Select Uninstall and click Uninstall For a USB-connected Setting Up the PrinterFor a Network-connected Macintosh Click Add on the Printer List Printing a Document Changing Printer SettingsPrinting Layout Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper GraphicsPaper Scanning Scanning with USBStart Applications and click Image Capture Index

Chapter 9: USING YOUR PRINTER WITH A MACINTOSH