getting started

This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the printer.

This chapter includes:

Setting up the hardware

Printing a demo page

Setting up the network

SETTING UP THE HARDWARE

This section shows the steps to set up the hardware which is explained in the Quick Install Guide. Ensure you read Quick Install Guide and complete following steps.

1.Select a stable location.

Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow extra space to open covers and trays.

The area should be well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat, cold, and humidity. Do not set the printer close to the edge of your desk or table.

Printing is suitable for altitudes under 1,000 m (3,281 ft). Refer to the altitude setting to optimize your printing. See "Altitude adjustment" on page 20 for more information.

Select a flat, stable surface that is not inclined greater than 2 mm (0.08 inch). Otherwise, printing quality may be affected.

System requirements

Installing the software

Printer's basic settings

3.Remove the tape that is holding the printer tightly.

4.Install the toner cartridge.

5.Load paper (see "Loading paper" on page 27).

6.Ensure that all the cables are connected to the printer.

7.Turn the printer on.

When you move the printer, do not tilt or turn it upside down. Otherwise, the inside of the printer may be contaminated by toner, which can damage the printer or result in bad print quality.

PRINTING A DEMO PAGE

Print a demo page to ensure that the printer is operating correctly. To print a demo page:

In Ready mode, press and hold the OK button for about 2 seconds.

SETTING UP THE NETWORK

You need to set up the network protocols on the printer to use it as your network printer. You can set up the basic network settings through the printer's control panel.

Supported operating environments

The following table shows the network environments supported by the printer:

ITEM

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

 

 

Network interface

Ethernet 10/100 Base-TX

 

 

 

Network operating system

Windows 2000/XP/2003/2008/Vista

 

Various Linux OS

 

• Mac OS X 10.3 ~ 10.5

 

 

 

Network protocols

TCP/IP on Windows

 

IPP

 

SNMP

 

DHCP

 

BOOTP

 

 

 

If you want to set up DHCP network protocol, go to http:// developer.apple.com/networking/bonjour/download/, select the Bonjour program that is appropriate for your computer operating system and install the program. This program will allow you to set network parameters automatically. Follow the instructions in the installation window. This program does not support Linux.

2.Unpack the printer and check all the enclosed items.

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Dell 2145cn manual Getting started, Setting UP the Hardware, Printing a Demo, Setting UP the Network