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Troubleshooting
Specification
Install
ITU-T No chart
Comm Error
AWG American Wire Gauge
Warranty
Maintenance
Printers Configuration
Solving Other Problems
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Contents
Multi Functional Printer
Special Features
Features of your new laser printer
Convention Description Example
Features by Model
Features
About this USER’S Guide
Printer Driver Help
Quick Install Guide
Finding More Information
Online User’s Guide
Safety information
Important Safety Symbols and Precautions
What the icons and signs in this user’s guide mean
AWG American Wire Gauge
Contents
Scanning by a network connection
Copying Scanning Basic Printing Faxing
Other ways to fax
Fax setup
Maintenance parts
Receiving a fax
Clearing paper jams
Understanding display messages Solving other problems
Using the hard disk
Managing your printer from the website
Warranty and Return Policy
Dell Technical Support Policy
Contacting Dell
Introduction
Printer Overview
Front view Rear view
Control Panel Overview
Understanding the Status LED
Acknowledging the Status of the Toner Cartridge
Status Description
Menu Overview
PostScript driver
Printer Driver Features
Supplied Software
Printer driver
Printing a Demo
Setting UP the Hardware
Setting UP the Network
Getting started
Microsoft Windows
Configuring network protocol via the printer
Using the SetIP program
System Requirements
Free HDD space
Installing the Software
Linux
Operating system
Printers Basic Settings
Setting sounds
Entering characters using the number keypad
Using the save modes
Click Printer Setting Utility Click Emulation
Setting print job timeout
Changing the font setting
Scan power save mode
Dadf
Loading originals and print media
Loading Originals
On the scanner glass
Selecting Print Media
Type Size Dimensions Weighta Capacityb
Specifications on print media
Media Type Guidelines
Media sizes supported in each mode
Mode Size Source
Guidelines for special print media
Changing the Size of the Paper in the Paper Tray
Loading Paper
Loading paper in the tray 1 or optional tray
Empty
Tips on using the multi-purpose tray
Loading paper in the multi-purpose tray
Full
Output support Extension
Adjusting the Output Support
For Letter-sized paper
For A4- or Legal-sized paper
Setting the Paper Size and Type
Copying
Changing the Settings for Each Copy
Copying
Selecting the Paper Tray
ID Card Copying
Changing the Scan Size Settings
Changing the Default Copy Settings
Using Special Copy Features
Book copying
Adjusting background images
Poster copying
Clone copying
Gray enhance copying
Printing on Both Sides of Paper
Margin shift
Edge erase
Setting Copy Timeout
Scanning from the Control Panel
Setting scan information in Dell Scan Manager
Scanning
Scanning Basics
Select IP Address or Host Name
User authentication for network scanning
Scanning by a Network Connection
Preparing for network scanning
Scanning to Email
Setting up an e-mail account
Setting up an FTP server
Setting up an SMB server
Printing Scan Confirmation Report Automatically
Changing the Settings for Each Scan JOB
Changing the Default Scan Settings
Setting UP Address Book
Searching address book for an entry
Configuring group email numbers
Using address book entries
Retrieving global email addresses from the Ldap server
Scan on Both Sides of Paper
Double-click the Dell 2145cn Color Laser MFP icon
Canceling a Print JOB
Basic printing
Printing a Document
Sending a FAX
Setting the fax header
Adjusting the document settings
Faxing
Receiving a FAX
Receiving automatically in Ans/Fax mode
Receiving automatically in Fax mode
Receiving manually in Tel mode
Receiving manually using an extension telephone
Other Ways to FAX
Forwarding faxes
Sending a priority fax
Sending options
FAX Setup
Changing the fax setup options
Forwarding received faxes to email address
Speed buttons
Changing the default document settings
Setting up address book
Printing sent fax report automatically
Speed dial numbers
Group dial numbers
Searching Address Book for an entry
Printing Address Book
Deleting a Address Book entry
Scanning to a USB Memory Device
Using USB flash memory
About USB Memory
Plugging in a USB Memory Device
Backing UP Data
Printing from a USB Memory Device
Viewing the USB memory status
Managing USB Memory
Deleting an image file
Formatting a USB memory device
Printing a report
Maintenance
Adjusting the Color Contrast
Printing Reports
Cleaning the inside
Using Toner LOW Alert
Cleaning Your Printer
Cleaning the outside
Plug in the power cord and turn the printer on
Expected cartridge life
Cleaning the scan unit
Maintaining the Cartridge
Toner cartridge storage
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
Clearing the Toner Empty message
Replacing the Paper Transfer Belt
Maintenance Parts
Managing Your Printer from the Website
Checking the PRINTER’S Serial Number
Input misfeed
Troubleshooting
Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams
Clearing Document Jams
Message Location GO to JAM
Clearing Paper Jams
Exit misfeed
Roller misfeed
Paper feed area
Multi-purpose tray
Fuser unit area
Paper exit area
Optional tray
Understanding Display Messages
Message Meaning Suggested Solutions
Install
Not Configured
Query Timeout
Comm Error
Temperature
Not Assigned Page/Cancel Job
Power Failure
Press Stop/Clear Self Diagnostics
Solving Other Problems
Condition Suggested Solutions
Paper feeding
Condition Possible Suggested Solutions Cause
Printing problems
Printing quality problems
Characters
Color or Black
Background
Misformed
Copying problems
Scanning problems
Dell Scan Manager problems
Fax problems
Common PostScript problems
Common Windows problems
Problem Possible Solution Cause
Common Linux problems
Appear on
Scanners list
Scan
Common Macintosh problems
Supplies
Ordering supplies and accessories
Accessories
HOW to Purchase
Installing a memory module
Installing accessories
Precautions to Take When Installing Accessories
Activating the Added Accessories in Printer Properties
Installing the hard disk
Using the Hard Disk
Deleting a stored job
Printing with the optional hard disk
Storing a job
Printing a stored job
Printing using the form files
File policy
Deleting residual image data
General Specifications
Specifications
Printer Specifications
Scanner Specifications
Copier Specifications
Facsimile Specifications
Contacting Dell
Warranty and Return Policy
Appendix
Dell Technical Support Policy
Glossary
Fuser Unit
ITU-T No chart
Ethernet
EtherTalk
Originals
MAC address
Modem
NetWare
Watermark
Subnet Mask
Toner Cartridge
UNC Path
Dadf
Index
PostScript
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Software section
Contents
Using Windows Postscript Driver
Using Your Printer with a Macintosh
Select Typical installation for a local printer. Click Next
Installing Printer Software
Installing Software for Local Printing
Typical Installation
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
Printing a Document
Printing to a file PRN
Select your printer driver from the Name drop-down list
Printer Settings
Layout Tab
Paper Orientation
Paper Tab
Source
Scaling Printing
Advanced Options
Color Mode
Graphics Tab
Quality
Job type
Other Options Tab
About Tab
Printer Tab
Using Help
Using a Favorite Setting
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper N-Up Printing
Advanced Printing
Printing Booklets
Printing Posters
None
Printing on Both Sides of Paper
Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document
Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size
Editing a Watermark
Using Watermarks
Using an Existing Watermark
Creating a Watermark
Creating a New Page Overlay
Using Overlays
What is an Overlay?
Using a Page Overlay
Advanced
Using Windows PostScript Driver
Double-clickPrinters and Faxes
Setting Up a Host Computer
Setting Up a Client Computer
Check the Share this printer box
Quick Start Guide
Using SmarThru Office
Smarthru Office
Starting SmarThru Office
Fax
Send to
Windows XP
Scanning Process with TWAIN- enabled Software
Scanning Using the WIA Driver
Settings, Control Panel, and then Scanners and Cameras
Printing Status The Printer Status Monitor displays
Using the Dell Toner Management System
Printer Settings Utility
Printer Status Monitor
Dell Toner Re-order application
Fireware Update Utility
You can printer Firmware Update Utility
Firmware Update Utility window opens
Installing the Unified Linux Driver
Installing the Unified Linux Driver
Getting Started
Click Uninstall
Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver
Using the Unified Driver Configurator
Opening the Unified Driver Configurator
Double-clickUnified Driver Configurator on the desktop
Classes Tab
Printers Configuration
Scanners Configuration
Printers Tab
Configuring Printer Properties
Ports Configuration
Sharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners
Printing Files
Printing from Applications
Click Properties
Scanning a Document
Adding Job Type Settings
Using the Image Manager
Select Uninstall and click Uninstall
Installing Software
Uninstalling software
Select Easy Install and click Install. Easy Install is
Click Add on the Printer List
Setting Up the Printer
For a Network-connected Macintosh
For a USB-connected
Layout
Changing Printer Settings
Printing
Printing a Document
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper
Graphics
Paper
Scanning
Scanning with USB
Start Applications and click Image Capture
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