Features of your new laser printer, Special Features | Dell 2145cn

features of your new laser printer

Your new printer is equipped with a number of special features that improve the quality of the documents you print. With the printer, you can:

SPECIAL FEATURES

Print with excellent quality and speed

•You can print in a full range of colors using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black.

•You can print with a resolution of up to 2400 x 600 dpi. See Software section.

•Your printer prints A4-sized paper at up to 20 ppm and letter-sized paper at up to 21 ppm.

Handle many different types of printable material

•The multi-purpose tray supports letterhead, envelopes, labels, custom-sized media, postcards, and heavy paper. The multi-purpose tray holds up to 100 sheets of plain paper.

•The 250-sheet tray 1 and 500-sheet optional tray support plain paper in various sizes.

Create professional documents

•Print Watermarks. You can customize your documents with words, such as “Confidential”. See Software section.

•Print Posters. The text and pictures of each page of your document are magnified and printed across the sheet of paper and can then be taped together to form a poster. See Software section.

•You can use preprinted forms and letterhead with plain paper. See Software section.

Print in various environments

•You can print with Windows 2000 and Windows XP/2003/

2008/Vista as well as Linux and Macintosh systems.

•Your printer is equipped with a USB interface and a network interface.

Copy originals in several formats

• Your printer can print multiple image copies from the original document on a single page.

• There are special functions to erase catalog and newspaper background.

•The print quality and image size may be adjusted and enhanced at the same time.

Scan the originals and send it right away

• Scan in color and use the precise compressions of JPEG, TIFF and PDF formats.

• Quickly scan and send files to multiple destinations using Networks scanning.

Set a specific time to transmit a Fax

• You can specify a certain time to transmit the fax and also

send the fax to several stored destinations.

• After the transmission, the printer may print out the fax reports according to the setting.

Save time and money

• To save paper, you can print multiple pages on one single

sheet of paper.

• This printer automatically conserves electricity by

substantially reducing power consumption when not in use.

• To save paper, you can print on both sides of the paper

(double-sided printing). See Software section.

Expand your printer’s capacity

• Your printer has an extra memory slot to expand their memory (see "Accessories" on page 83).

•Zoran IPS Emulation* compatible with PostScript 3 (PS)

enables PS printing.

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* Zoran IPS Emulation compatible with PostScript 3

© Copyright 1995-2005, Zoran Corporation. All rights reserved. Zoran, the Zoran logo, IPS/PS3, and OneImage are trademarks of Zoran Corporation.

* 136 PS3 fonts

Contains UFST and MicroType from Monotype Imaging Inc.

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Dell 2145cn manual Features of your new laser printer, Special Features

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 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 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 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 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 Using the save modes Setting soundsEntering characters using the number keypad 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 in the tray 1 or optional tray Changing the Size of the Paper in the Paper TrayLoading Paper 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 Searching Address Book for an entry Speed dial numbersGroup dial numbers 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 Checking the PRINTER’S Serial Number Maintenance PartsManaging Your Printer from the Website 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 Paper feeding Solving Other ProblemsCondition Suggested Solutions Printing problems Condition Possible Suggested Solutions Cause Printing quality problems Misformed Color or BlackBackground 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 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 Deleting residual image data Printing using the form filesFile policy Specifications General Specifications Copier Specifications Printer SpecificationsScanner 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 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 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 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 Tab Printers ConfigurationScanners Configuration 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 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 Paper Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperGraphics Start Applications and click Image Capture ScanningScanning with USB Index