Index | Dell 2145cn manual

SOFTWARE SECTION

INDEX

A

advanced printing, use 10

B

booklet printing 11

C

canceling scan 19

Color 7

D

document, print Macintosh 32 Windows 4

double-sided printing 12

F

favorites settings, use 9

G

Graphics 7

Graphics properties, set 7

H

help, use 9, 15

I

install

printer driver Macintosh 30, 31

installing

Linux software 22

L

Layout properties, set Windows 5

Linux

driver, install 22 orientation, print 27 paper size, set

print 27

paper source, set 27 paper type, set

print 27

print resolution 27 printer properties 26 printing 27 resolution

printing 27 scanning 28

M

Macintosh driver

install 30, 31 uninstall 30

printing 32 scanning 34

setting up the printer 31 MFP driver, install

Linux 22

N

n-up printing Macintosh 33 Windows 10

O

orientation, print Windows 5

overlay create 14 delete 14 print 14

35

P

Paper properties, set 6 paper size, set 6 paper source, set

Windows 6 poster, print 11 PostScript driver

installing 15 print

document 4 fit to page 12 from Macintosh 32 from Windows 4 N-up

Macintosh 33

Windows 10 overlay 14 PRN 4 scaling 12 watermark 13

printer driver, install Linux 22

printer properties Linux 27

printer properties, set Macintosh 32 Windows 5, 15 printer resolution, set

Windows 7 printer software

install Macintosh 30

uninstall Macintosh 30

printing booklets 11 double-sided 12 from Linux 27

S

scanning Linux 28 TWAIN 19

Image 140

Dell 2145cn manual Index

Contents

Multi Functional Printer Features of your new laser printer Special Features Features by Model FeaturesAbout this USER’S Guide Convention Description Example Quick Install Guide Finding More InformationOnline 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 Copying Scanning Basic Printing Faxing Scanning by a network connection Fax setup Maintenance partsReceiving a fax Other ways to fax Understanding display messages Solving other problems Using the hard diskManaging 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 Printer Driver Features Supplied SoftwarePrinter driver PostScript driver Setting UP the Hardware Setting UP the NetworkGetting started Printing a Demo Configuring network protocol via the printer Using the SetIP programSystem Requirements Microsoft Windows Installing the Software LinuxOperating system Free HDD space Printers Basic Settings Using the save modes Setting soundsEntering characters using the number keypad Setting print job timeout Changing the font settingScan power save mode Click Printer Setting Utility Click Emulation Loading originals and print media Loading OriginalsOn the scanner glass Dadf Selecting Print Media Specifications on print media Type Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb Media sizes supported in each mode Mode Size SourceGuidelines 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 Tips on using the multi-purpose tray Loading paper in the multi-purpose trayFull Empty Adjusting the Output Support For Letter-sized paperFor A4- or Legal-sized paper Output support Extension Setting the Paper Size and Type Changing the Settings for Each Copy CopyingSelecting the Paper Tray Copying Changing the Scan Size Settings Changing the Default Copy SettingsUsing Special Copy Features ID Card Copying Adjusting background images Poster copyingClone copying Book copying Printing on Both Sides of Paper Margin shiftEdge erase Gray enhance copying Setting Copy Timeout Setting scan information in Dell Scan Manager ScanningScanning Basics Scanning from the Control Panel User authentication for network scanning Scanning by a Network ConnectionPreparing for network scanning Select IP Address or Host Name Setting up an e-mail account Setting up an FTP serverSetting up an SMB server Scanning to Email Changing the Settings for Each Scan JOB Changing the Default Scan SettingsSetting UP Address Book Printing Scan Confirmation Report Automatically Configuring group email numbers Using address book entriesRetrieving global email addresses from the Ldap server Searching address book for an entry Scan on Both Sides of Paper Canceling a Print JOB Basic printingPrinting a Document Double-click the Dell 2145cn Color Laser MFP icon Setting the fax header Adjusting the document settingsFaxing Sending a FAX Receiving a FAX Receiving automatically in Fax mode Receiving manually in Tel modeReceiving manually using an extension telephone Receiving automatically in Ans/Fax mode Other Ways to FAX Sending a priority fax Forwarding faxes FAX Setup Changing the fax setup optionsForwarding received faxes to email address Sending options Changing the default document settings Setting up address bookPrinting sent fax report automatically Speed buttons Searching Address Book for an entry Speed dial numbersGroup dial numbers Deleting a Address Book entry Printing Address Book Using USB flash memory About USB MemoryPlugging in a USB Memory Device Scanning to a USB Memory Device Printing from a USB Memory Device Backing UP Data Managing USB Memory Deleting an image fileFormatting a USB memory device Viewing the USB memory status Maintenance Adjusting the Color ContrastPrinting Reports Printing a report Using Toner LOW Alert Cleaning Your PrinterCleaning the outside Cleaning the inside Plug in the power cord and turn the printer on Cleaning the scan unit Maintaining the CartridgeToner 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 Troubleshooting Tips for Avoiding Paper JamsClearing Document Jams Input misfeed Clearing Paper Jams Exit misfeedRoller 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 Not Configured Query TimeoutComm Error Install Not Assigned Page/Cancel Job Power FailurePress Stop/Clear Self Diagnostics Temperature Paper feeding Solving Other ProblemsCondition Suggested Solutions Printing problems Condition Possible Suggested Solutions Cause Printing quality problems Color or Black BackgroundMisformed 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 Ordering supplies and accessories AccessoriesHOW to Purchase Supplies Installing accessories Precautions to Take When Installing AccessoriesActivating the Added Accessories in Printer Properties Installing a memory module Using the Hard Disk Installing the hard disk Printing with the optional hard disk Storing a jobPrinting a stored job Deleting a stored job Deleting residual image data Printing using the form filesFile policy Specifications General Specifications Copier Specifications Printer SpecificationsScanner Specifications Facsimile Specifications Warranty and Return Policy AppendixDell Technical Support Policy Contacting Dell Glossary ITU-T No chart EthernetEtherTalk Fuser Unit MAC address ModemNetWare Originals Subnet Mask Toner CartridgeUNC Path Watermark Index Dadf PostScript Page Software section Contents Using Windows Postscript Driver Using Your Printer with a Macintosh Installing Printer Software Installing Software for Local PrintingTypical Installation 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 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 Color Mode Graphics TabQuality Advanced Options Other Options Tab About TabPrinter 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 Printing on Both Sides of Paper Printing a Reduced or Enlarged DocumentFitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size None Using Watermarks Using an Existing WatermarkCreating a Watermark Editing a Watermark Using Overlays What is an Overlay?Using a Page Overlay Creating a New Page Overlay Using Windows PostScript Driver Advanced Setting Up a Host Computer Setting Up a Client ComputerCheck the Share this printer box Double-clickPrinters and Faxes Using SmarThru Office Smarthru OfficeStarting SmarThru Office Quick Start Guide Send to Fax Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled Software Scanning Using the WIA DriverSettings, Control Panel, and then Scanners and Cameras Windows XP Using the Dell Toner Management System Printer Settings UtilityPrinter Status Monitor Printing Status The Printer Status Monitor displays Fireware Update Utility You can printer Firmware Update UtilityFirmware Update Utility window opens Dell Toner Re-order application Getting Started Installing the Unified Linux DriverInstalling the Unified Linux Driver Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver Click Uninstall Double-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktop Using the Unified Driver ConfiguratorOpening the Unified Driver Configurator Printers Configuration Scanners ConfigurationPrinters Tab Classes Tab Sharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners Configuring Printer PropertiesPorts Configuration Printing from Applications Printing Files Scanning a Document Click Properties Using the Image Manager Adding Job Type Settings Installing Software Uninstalling softwareSelect Easy Install and click Install. Easy Install is Select Uninstall and click Uninstall Setting Up the Printer For a Network-connected MacintoshFor a USB-connected Click Add on the Printer List Changing Printer Settings PrintingPrinting a Document Layout Paper Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperGraphics Start Applications and click Image Capture ScanningScanning with USB Index