Printers Configuration, Scanners Configuration | Dell 2145cn

Printers Configuration

Printers configuration has the two tabs: Printers and Classes.

Printers Tab

You can see the current system’s printer configuration by clicking on the printer icon button on the left side of the Unified Driver Configurator window.

Classes Tab

The Classes tab shows a list of available printer classes.

Switches to Printer configuration.

Shows the status, model name and URI of your printer.

Shows all of the installed printer.

Shows all of the printer classes.

Shows the status of the class and the number of printers in the class.

You can use the following printer control buttons:

• Refresh: renews the available printers list.

• Add Printer: allows you to add a new printer.

• Remove Printer: removes the selected printer.

• Set as Default: sets the current printer as a default

printer.

• Stop/Start: stops/starts the printer.

• Test: allows you to print a test page to check if the

machine is working properly.

• Properties: allows you to view and change the printer

•Refresh : Renews the classes list.

•Add Class... : Allows you to add a new printer class.

•Remove Class : Removes the selected printer class.

Scanners Configuration

In this window, you can monitor the activity of scanner devices, view a list of installed Dell MFP devices, change device properties, and scan images.

properties. For details, see page 26.

Switches to Scanners configuration.

Shows the vendor, model name and type of your scanner.

Shows all of the installed scanners.

•Properties... : Allows you to change the scan properties and scan a document. See page 28.

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Contents

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 Important Safety Symbols and Precautions Safety informationWhat 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 Dell Technical Support Policy Warranty and Return PolicyContacting Dell Printer Overview IntroductionFront view Rear view Control Panel Overview Acknowledging the Status of the Toner Cartridge Understanding the Status LEDStatus 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 Entering characters using the number keypad Setting soundsUsing 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 Loading Paper Changing the Size of the Paper in the Paper TrayLoading 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 Group dial numbers Speed 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 Managing Your Printer from the Website Maintenance PartsChecking 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 Condition Suggested Solutions Solving Other ProblemsPaper feeding Printing problems Condition Possible Suggested Solutions Cause Printing quality problems Misformed Color or BlackBackground Characters Copying problems Dell Scan Manager problems Scanning problemsFax problems Common Windows problems Common PostScript problemsProblem Possible Solution Cause Common Linux problems Scanners list Appear onScan 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 File policy Printing using the form filesDeleting residual image data Specifications General Specifications Scanner Specifications Printer 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 to a file PRN Printing a DocumentSelect your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Layout Tab Printer SettingsPaper Orientation Source Paper TabScaling 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 Opening the Unified Driver Configurator Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorDouble-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktop Printers Tab Printers ConfigurationScanners Configuration Classes Tab Ports Configuration Configuring Printer PropertiesSharing 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 Graphics Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperPaper Scanning with USB ScanningStart Applications and click Image Capture Index