Using the Unified Driver Configurator | Dell 2145cn guide

Using the Unified Driver

Configurator

Unified Linux Driver Configurator is a tool primarily intended for configuring Printer or MFP devices. Since an MFP device combines the printer and scanner, the Unified Linux Driver Configurator provides options logically grouped for printer and scanner functions. There is also a special MFP port option responsible for the regulation of access to an MFP printer and scanner via a single I/O channel.

After installing the Unified Linux driver, the Unified Linux Driver Configurator icon will automatically be created on your desktop.

Opening the Unified Driver

Configurator

1Double-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktop.

You can also click the Startup Menu icon and select Dell Unified Driver and then Unified Driver Configurator.

2Press each button on the Modules pane to switch to the corresponding configuration window.

Printers Configuration button

Scanners Configuration button

Ports Configuration button

Printers Configuration button

Ports Configuration button

You can use the onscreen help by clicking Help.

3After changing the configurations, click Exit to close the Unified Driver Configurator.

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Dell 2145cn manual Using the Unified Driver Configurator, Opening the Unified Driver Configurator

Contents

Multi Functional Printer Special Features Features of your new laser printer Features Features by ModelAbout this USER’S Guide Convention Description Example Finding More Information Quick Install GuideOnline User’s Guide 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 Scanning by a network connection Copying Scanning Basic Printing Faxing Maintenance parts Fax setupReceiving a fax Other ways to fax Using the hard disk Understanding display messages Solving other problemsManaging your printer from the website 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 Supplied Software Printer Driver FeaturesPrinter driver PostScript driver Setting UP the Network Setting UP the HardwareGetting started Printing a Demo Using the SetIP program Configuring network protocol via the printerSystem Requirements Microsoft Windows Linux Installing the SoftwareOperating system Free HDD space Printers Basic Settings Setting sounds Entering characters using the number keypadUsing the save modes Changing the font setting Setting print job timeoutScan power save mode Click Printer Setting Utility Click Emulation Loading Originals Loading originals and print mediaOn the scanner glass Dadf Selecting Print Media Type Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Specifications on print media Mode Size Source Media sizes supported in each modeGuidelines for special print media Media Type Guidelines Changing the Size of the Paper in the Paper Tray Loading PaperLoading paper in the tray 1 or optional tray Loading paper in the multi-purpose tray Tips on using the multi-purpose trayFull Empty For Letter-sized paper Adjusting the Output SupportFor A4- or Legal-sized paper Output support Extension Setting the Paper Size and Type Copying Changing the Settings for Each CopySelecting the Paper Tray Copying Changing the Default Copy Settings Changing the Scan Size SettingsUsing Special Copy Features ID Card Copying Poster copying Adjusting background imagesClone copying Book copying Margin shift Printing on Both Sides of PaperEdge erase Gray enhance copying Setting Copy Timeout Scanning Setting scan information in Dell Scan ManagerScanning Basics Scanning from the Control Panel Scanning by a Network Connection User authentication for network scanningPreparing for network scanning Select IP Address or Host Name Setting up an FTP server Setting up an e-mail accountSetting up an SMB server Scanning to Email Changing the Default Scan Settings Changing the Settings for Each Scan JOBSetting UP Address Book Printing Scan Confirmation Report Automatically Using address book entries Configuring group email numbersRetrieving global email addresses from the Ldap server Searching address book for an entry Scan on Both Sides of Paper Basic printing Canceling a Print JOBPrinting a Document Double-click the Dell 2145cn Color Laser MFP icon Adjusting the document settings Setting the fax headerFaxing Sending a FAX Receiving a FAX Receiving manually in Tel mode Receiving automatically in Fax modeReceiving manually using an extension telephone Receiving automatically in Ans/Fax mode Other Ways to FAX Forwarding faxes Sending a priority fax Changing the fax setup options FAX SetupForwarding received faxes to email address Sending options Setting up address book Changing the default document settingsPrinting sent fax report automatically Speed buttons Speed dial numbers Group dial numbersSearching Address Book for an entry Printing Address Book Deleting a Address Book entry About USB Memory Using USB flash memoryPlugging in a USB Memory Device Scanning to a USB Memory Device Backing UP Data Printing from a USB Memory Device Deleting an image file Managing USB MemoryFormatting a USB memory device Viewing the USB memory status Adjusting the Color Contrast MaintenancePrinting Reports Printing a report Cleaning Your Printer Using Toner LOW AlertCleaning the outside Cleaning the inside Plug in the power cord and turn the printer on Maintaining the Cartridge Cleaning the scan unitToner cartridge storage 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 Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams TroubleshootingClearing Document Jams Input misfeed Exit misfeed Clearing Paper JamsRoller misfeed Message Location GO to JAM Paper feed area Multi-purpose tray Fuser unit area Paper exit area Optional tray Understanding Display Messages Message Meaning Suggested Solutions Query Timeout Not ConfiguredComm Error Install Power Failure Not Assigned Page/Cancel JobPress Stop/Clear Self Diagnostics Temperature Solving Other Problems Condition Suggested SolutionsPaper feeding Condition Possible Suggested Solutions Cause Printing problems Printing quality problems Background Color or BlackMisformed 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 Accessories Ordering supplies and accessoriesHOW to Purchase Supplies Precautions to Take When Installing Accessories Installing accessoriesActivating the Added Accessories in Printer Properties Installing a memory module Installing the hard disk Using the Hard Disk Storing a job Printing with the optional hard diskPrinting a stored job Deleting a stored job Printing using the form files File policyDeleting residual image data General Specifications Specifications Printer Specifications Scanner SpecificationsCopier Specifications Facsimile Specifications Appendix Warranty and Return PolicyDell Technical Support Policy Contacting Dell Glossary Ethernet ITU-T No chartEtherTalk Fuser Unit Modem MAC addressNetWare Originals Toner Cartridge Subnet MaskUNC Path Watermark Dadf Index PostScript Page Software section Contents Using Windows Postscript Driver Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Installing Software for Local Printing Installing Printer SoftwareTypical Installation Select Typical installation for a local printer. Click Next Click Next Custom Installation Select the components to be installed and click Next Installing Software for Network Printing Custom Installation Select Custom installation. Click Next Removing Printer Software Reinstalling 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 Graphics Tab Color ModeQuality Advanced Options About Tab Other Options TabPrinter Tab Job type Using Help Using a Favorite Setting Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing Advanced Printing Printing Booklets Printing Posters Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document Printing on Both Sides of PaperFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size None Using an Existing Watermark Using WatermarksCreating a Watermark Editing a Watermark What is an Overlay? Using OverlaysUsing a Page Overlay Creating a New Page Overlay Advanced Using Windows PostScript Driver Setting Up a Client Computer Setting Up a Host ComputerCheck the Share this printer box Double-clickPrinters and Faxes Smarthru Office Using SmarThru OfficeStarting SmarThru Office Quick Start Guide Fax Send to Scanning Using the WIA Driver Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled SoftwareSettings, Control Panel, and then Scanners and Cameras Windows XP Printer Settings Utility Using the Dell Toner Management SystemPrinter Status Monitor Printing Status The Printer Status Monitor displays You can printer Firmware Update Utility Fireware Update UtilityFirmware Update Utility window opens Dell Toner Re-order application Installing the Unified Linux Driver Installing the Unified Linux DriverGetting Started Click Uninstall Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver Using the Unified Driver Configurator Opening the Unified Driver ConfiguratorDouble-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktop Scanners Configuration Printers ConfigurationPrinters Tab Classes Tab Configuring Printer Properties Ports ConfigurationSharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners Printing Files Printing from Applications Click Properties Scanning a Document Adding Job Type Settings Using the Image Manager Uninstalling software Installing SoftwareSelect Easy Install and click Install. Easy Install is Select Uninstall and click Uninstall For a Network-connected Macintosh Setting Up the PrinterFor a USB-connected Click Add on the Printer List Printing Changing Printer SettingsPrinting a Document Layout Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper GraphicsPaper Scanning Scanning with USBStart Applications and click Image Capture Index