Printing a Document, Changing Printer Settings | Dell 2145cn

Printing

NOTES:

•The Macintosh printer’s properties window that appears in this User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. However the composition of the printer properties window is similar.

•You can check your printer name in the supplied Drivers and Utilities CD.

Printing a Document

When you print with a Macintosh, you need to check the printer software setting in each application you use. Follow these steps to print from a Macintosh.

1Open a Macintosh application and select the file you want to print.

2Open the File menu and click Page Setup (Document Setup in some applications).

3Choose your paper size, orientation, scaling, and other options and click OK.

Make sure that your printer is selected.

▲Mac OS 10.5

4Open the File menu and click Print.

5Choose the number of copies you want and indicate which pages you want to print.

6Click Print when you finish setting the options.

Changing Printer Settings

You can use advanced printing features when using your printer.

From your Macintosh application, select Print from the File menu. The printer name which appears in the printer properties window may differ depending on the printer in use. Except for the name, the composition of the printer properties window is similar.

NOTES: The setting options may differ depending on printers and Macintosh OS version.

Layout

The Layout tab provides options to adjust how the document appears on the printed page. You can print multiple pages on one sheet of paper. Select Layout from the Presets drop-down list to access the following features.

▲Mac OS 10.5

•Pages per Sheet: This feature determines how many pages printed on one page. For details, see "Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper" on the next column.

•Layout Direction: You can select the printing direction on a page as like the examples on UI.

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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 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 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 Contacting Dell Warranty and Return PolicyDell Technical Support Policy Front view Rear view IntroductionPrinter Overview Control Panel Overview Status Description Understanding the Status LEDAcknowledging the Status of the Toner Cartridge 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 Using the save modes Setting soundsEntering characters using the number keypad 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 Loading paper in the tray 1 or optional tray Changing the Size of the Paper in the Paper TrayLoading Paper 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 Searching Address Book for an entry Speed dial numbersGroup dial numbers 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 Checking the PRINTER’S Serial Number Maintenance PartsManaging Your Printer from the Website 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 Paper feeding Solving Other ProblemsCondition Suggested Solutions Condition Possible Suggested Solutions Cause Printing problems Printing quality problems Background Color or BlackMisformed Characters Copying problems Fax problems Scanning problemsDell Scan Manager problems Problem Possible Solution Cause Common PostScript problemsCommon Windows problems Common Linux problems Scan Appear onScanners list 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 Deleting residual image data Printing using the form filesFile policy General Specifications Specifications Copier Specifications Printer SpecificationsScanner 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 Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down list Printing a DocumentPrinting to a file PRN Paper Orientation Printer SettingsLayout Tab Scaling Printing Paper TabSource 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 Getting Started Installing the Unified Linux DriverInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click Uninstall Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver Double-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktop Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Scanners Configuration Printers ConfigurationPrinters Tab Classes Tab Sharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners Configuring Printer PropertiesPorts Configuration 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 Paper Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperGraphics Start Applications and click Image Capture ScanningScanning with USB Index