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    Dell 2145cn Multi Functional Printer User's Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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    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
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    the green underside of the toner cartridge. Used to provide more detailed information on certain words or a phrase. a. pages per minute Used to guide users to the reference page for the additional detailed information. (See page 1 for more information) Features of your new laser printer | 3
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    information on printer driver properties and instructions for setting up the properties for printing. To access a printer driver help screen, click Help from the printer properties dialog box. Dell website If you have Internet access, you can get help, support, printer drivers, manuals, and order
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    guide laser Multi-Function Printer instruction. If you cannot resolve the conflict, contact your sales or service representative for assistance. 5. Unplug the printer printer. 12. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the printer. Take it to a qualified service technician when repair
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    only those controls covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage, and may require extensive work by a qualified service technician to restore the printer to normal operation. 15. Avoid using this printer during a lightning storm. There may be
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    laser printer 5 Safety information INTRODUCTION 12 Printer overview 12 12 12 Front view Rear view 13 Control panel overview 14 Understanding the Status LED 14 Acknowledging the status of the toner cartridge 15 Menu overview 16 Supplied software 16 Printer driver features 16 Printer driver
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    the control panel 36 Setting scan information in Dell Scan Manager. 36 Scanning to application programs 37 entry 40 Printing address book 41 Scan on both sides of paper BASIC PRINTING 42 Printing a document 42 42 Canceling a print fax manually 44 Confirming a transmission 44 Automatic redialing 44 Redialing
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    your printer 56 Cleaning the outside 56 Cleaning the inside 58 Cleaning the scan unit 58 Maintaining the cartridge 58 Toner cartridge storage 58 Expected cartridge life 58 Redistributing toner 59 Replacing the toner cartridge 60 Clearing the Toner Empty message 61 Replacing the paper transfer
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    from the website 62 To access Embedded Web Service: 62 Checking the printer's serial number TROUBLESHOOTING 63 Tips for avoiding paper jams 63 63 Clearing document jams 63 Input misfeed 64 Exit misfeed 64 Roller misfeed 64 Clearing paper jams 65 In the paper feed area 66 In the multi-purpose tray
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    contents APPENDIX 91 Dell Technical Support Policy 91 91 Contacting Dell 91 Warranty and Return Policy GLOSSARY 92 INDEX 96 Contents | 11
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    Understanding the Status LED • Acknowledging the status of the toner cartridge PRINTER OVERVIEW Front view • Menu overview • Supplied software • Printer driver features Rear view 1 Document width guides 2 DADF 3 Control panel 4 Output support 5 Front cover 6 Front cover handle 7 Multi-purpose tray
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    . The toner colors shown below the LCD display coworks with the display messages (see Status LED with the toner cartridge messages on on page 31. You can copy both sides of an ID card (e.g., driver's license) to a single side of paper (see "ID card copying" on page 32). Reduce/Enlarge 19 ( )
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    is empty, or needs to be changed (see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 59). Always check the message on the display to solve the problem. The instruction in the Troubleshooting section will guide you to operate the printer properly. See "Understanding display messages" on page 70 for more
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    options or models. If so, it is not applicable to your printer. Fax Feature Darkness Multi Send Delay Send Priority Send Forward Secure Receive Stored Job Completed Job Net Auth Log Maintenance Supplies Life Color Serial Number Toner Low Alert System Setup Machine Setup Machine ID Machine Fax No
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    installed scan driver's condition. Dell Toner Management SystemTM: Displays the status of the printer and the name of the job when send a job to print. The Dell Toner Management SystemTM window also displays the level of toner remaining and allows you to order replacement toner cartridges. Status
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    may be affected. 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
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    's MAC address. See "Printing reports" on page 55 2. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs → Dell → Dell Printers → Dell 2145cn Color Laser MFP → Dell 2145cn Color Laser MFP → Set IP. 3. Click to open the TCP/IP configuration window. 4. Enter the network card's MAC address, IP address
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    MB or larger for working with large scanned images. • The Linux scanner driver supports the optical resolution at maximum. INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE You have to install the printer software for printing. The software includes drivers, applications, and other user friendly programs. • The following
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    1 3 High 2 4 High 3 0 1. Ensure that you have installed the printer driver with the provided Drivers and Utiltiies CD. 2. Click Start → All Programs → DELL → DELL Printers → Dell 2145cn Color Laser MFP → Printer Setting Utility. You can also click Printer Setting Utility on the status bar in Mac OS
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    by pressing the right left/right arrow button and then press the button labeled with the letter you want. The cursor will move to the right and location. Using the save modes Power Save mode Power Save mode allows your printer to reduce power consumption when it is not in actual use. You can turn
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    the scanner glass printer to continue printing or not, in case the paper size you have set and the paper printer driver from the provided Drivers and Utiltiies CD. 2. Click Start → All Programs → DELL → DELL Printers → Dell 2145cn Color Laser MFP → Printer Arabic & Farsi: HP Arabic-8, Windows Arabic, Code
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    • Changing the size of the paper in the paper tray • Loading paper • Adjusting the output support • Setting the paper size and type LOADING ORIGINALS You can use the scanner glass or DADF to load an original for copying, scanning, and sending a fax. Dell 2145cn has the DADF function which can
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    media, ensure that it meets the requirements specified in this user's guide. Using print media that does not meet these specifications may cause problems, requiring repairs. Such repairs are not covered by Dell's warranty or service agreements. Dust on the DADF glass may cause black lines on the
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    in the multi- purpose tray • 500 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) paper for optional tray ISO B5 176 x 250 mm (6.93 x 9.84 inches) Executive (4.48 x 6.38 inches) Labels Letter, Legal, US Folio, A4, JIS B5, ISO B5, Executive, A5, Statement Refer to the Plain paper section 120 to 150 g/m2
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    sizes supported by the printer • paper Labels • To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels designed for use in laser printers. - When selecting labels, consider the following factors: - Adhesives: The adhesive material should be stable at your printer's fusing temperature. Check your printer
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    attach it below the standard tray to load an additional 500 sheets of paper (see "Accessories" on page 83). Using photographic paper or coated paper may cause problems, requiring repairs. Such repairs are not covered by Dell's warranty or service agreements. Loading originals and print media | 27
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    envelopes. It is useful for single page printing on letterhead or colored paper. Tips on using the multi-purpose tray • Load only one size of avoid paper jams and print quality problems (see "Selecting print media" on page 24). • Flatten any curl on postcards, envelopes, and labels before
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    a document, set the paper source and type in the software application. See Software section for printing from your computer. The settings made from the printer driver override the settings on the control panel. 5. After printing, close the multi-purpose tray. 1 Output support 2 Extension • If the
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    Press the left/right arrow until the paper type you are using appears and press OK. 9. Press Stop/Clear ( ) to return to Ready mode. If you want to use special sized paper such as a billing paper, select Custom in the Paper tab in the printer propeties. See Software section. 30 | Loading originals
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    copying This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for copying documents. This chapter includes: • Selecting the paper tray • Copying • Changing the settings for each copy • Changing the scan size settings • Changing the default copy settings • ID card copying • Using special copy features
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    A6-sized paper. When you copy using this feature, the printer prints one side of the original on the upper half of the paper and the other Color Start ( ) or Black Start ( ) . Your printer begins scanning the front side and shows Place Back Side and Press[Start] 32 | Copying 5. Open the scanner
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    order: Clone copying Your printer can print multiple image copies from the original document on a single page. The number of images is automatically determined by the original image and paper size. This copy feature is available only when you place originals on the scanner glass. 1. Press Copy
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    up into the DADF, or place a single original face down on the scanner glass. For details about loading an original, see "Loading originals" on page SIDES OF PAPER By using the Duplex ( ) button on your printerprinter, you can set the XY printer to print documents on both sides of paper. 1. Press
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    OK. 4. Press the left/right arrow until the time setting you want appears. Selecting Off means that the printer does not restore the default settings until you press Black Start ( ) or Color Start ( ) to begin copying, or Stop/Clear ( ) to cancel. 5. Press OK to save your selection. 6. Press Stop
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    sides of paper The maximum printer via an USB cable or the network. • Dell Scan Manager: You just walk to the printer Dell Scan Manager. You can find out about Dell Scan Manager program information and installed scan driver connection, different massages appear. Check the following messages and move
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    My Documents → My Pictures → Dell folder. • You can use Tawin driver to scan quickly in Dell Scan Manager program. • You can also scan by pressing Window's Start → Control Panel → Dell Scan Manager → Quick Scan. SCANNING BY A NETWORK CONNECTION If you have connected your printer to a network and set
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    Select Serach Name Order that you desire. 12. Check the box next to "From:" Field Security Options. Web Service. 1. Enter your printer's IP address as the URL in a browser printer is connected to a network. 2. Load originals face up into the DADF, or place a single original face down on the scanner
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    access to FTP servers from Embedded Web Service. See "Setting up an FTP server printer is connected to a network. 2. Load originals face up into the DADF or place a single original on the scanner Resolution: Sets the image resolution. • Scan Color: Sets the color mode. • Scan Format: Sets the file
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    in a browser and click Go to access the web site of your printer. 1. Click Machine Settings and E-mail Setup. 2. Click Group Address Book ID are grayed in Embedded Web Service). Simple: This is used to bind with the login ID and password in Embedded Web Service. 8. Put a check mark of Append Root to
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    By using the Duplex ( X Y ) button on your printer, you can set the printer to scan on both sides of paper. 1. Press Duplex ( X Y ). 2. Press the left/right arrow until the binding option you want appears. • Off: Scans in Normal mode. • 2 Side: Scans both sides of the
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    Start menu. 2. For Windows 2000, select Settings and then Printers. For Windows XP/2003, select Printers and Faxes. For Windows Vista/2008, select Control Panel → Hardware and Sound → Printers. 3. Double-click the Dell 2145cn Color Laser MFP icon. 4. From the Document menu, select Cancel. You
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    provided with the printer, contact your Internet Service provider for use status to get the best quality. Resolution The default printer with which you are communicating does not support Super Fine resolution, the printer transmits using the highest resolution mode supported by the other fax printer
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    printer answers. When you want to cancel a fax job, press Stop/Clear ( ) at any time while sending. Sending a fax manually 1. Press Fax. 2. Load originals face up into the DADF, or place a single original face down on the scanner the left/right arrow until the paper tray you want appears and press
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    Color Start ( ) when you hear a fax tone from the remote printer. The printer begins receiving a fax and returns to Ready mode when the reception is completed. Receiving manually using an extension telephone This features works best is often used by answering services who answer telephones for many
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    memory. Then, as soon as you finish copying or printing, the printer automatically prints the fax. Also, your printer receives faxes and stores them in its memory when there is no paper in the tray or no toner in the installed toner cartridge. 46 | Faxing OTHER WAYS TO FAX Sending a fax to multiple
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    until Priority Send appears and press OK. 6. Enter the number of the receiving printer. You can use speed buttons, speed dial numbers, or group dial numbers. For being stored in memory. 9. If an original is placed on the scanner glass, select Yes to add another page. Load another original and press
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    memory. This setting may not be available depending on your country. If you cannot reach this option, your printer does not support this feature. You can set the dial mode for your printer to either tone dialling or pulse dialling. If you have a public telephone system or a private branch exchnage
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    . Auto Reduction When receiving a fax containing pages as long as or longer than the paper loaded in the paper tray, the printer can reduce the size of the original to fit the size of the paper loaded in the printer. Turn on this feature if you want to automatically reduce an incoming page. With
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    For details on how to enter alphanumeric characters. See "Entering characters using the number keypad" on page 21. 6. Press OK to confirm the number. Using speed buttons When you are prompted to enter a fax number while sending a fax: • To retrieve a number from speed buttons 1 to 15, press the
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    OK. 6. Press OK when Yes appears to confirm the deletion. 7. Press Stop/Clear ( ) to return to Ready mode. Printing Address Book 1. You can check your Address Book settings by printing a list. 1. Press Address Book until Print appears on the bottom line of the display. 2. Press OK. A list showing
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    PLUGGING IN A USB MEMORY DEVICE The USB connector on the front of your printer is designed for USB V1.1 and USB V2.0 memory devices. Your printer supports USB memory devices with FAT16/ FAT32 and sector size of 512 bytes. Check your USB memory device's file system from your dealer. You must use only
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    the USB memory device from the printer. Customizing scan to USB You can specify image size, file format, or color mode for each scanning to USB Direct Print option supported file types: • PRN: Dell PCL 6 compatible. • PRN files can be created by selecting the Print to file check box when you print
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    Stop/Clear ( ) to return to Ready mode. Viewing the USB memory status You can check the amount of memory space available for scanning and saving documents. 1. Insert the USB memory device into the USB connector on your printer. 2. Press Scan/Email. 3. Press OK when Scan to USB appears on the bottom
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    the color contrast • Clearing memory • Cleaning your printer • Maintaining the cartridge • Replacing the toner cartridge • Replacing the paper transfer belt • Maintenance parts • Managing your printer from the website • Checking the printer's serial number PRINTING REPORTS Your printer can
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    To maintain print and scan quality, follow the cleaning procedures below each time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print and scan quality problems occur. • Cleaning the cabinet of the printer with cleaning materials containing large amounts of alcohol, solvent, or other strong substances can
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    water sets toner into fabric. 6. Locate the long strip of glass (LSU) inside the cartridge compartment, and gently swab the glass to see if dirt turns the white cotten black. When you open the front cover and work inside the printer, it is highly recommend that you remove the paper transfer belt
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    . 5. Close the scanner lid. MAINTAINING THE CARTRIDGE Toner cartridge storage To get the most from the toner cartridge, keep the following guidelines in mind: • Do not remove the toner cartridge from its package until ready for use. • Do not refill the toner cartridge. The printer warranty does not
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    Incoming faxes are saved in memory. At this stage, the toner cartridge needs to be replaced. Check the type of toner cartridge for your printer (see "Supplies" on page 83). 1. Turn the printer off, then wait a few minutes for the printer to cool. 2. Using the handle, completely open the front cover
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    printer. 6. Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface, as shown, and remove the paper covering the toner cartridge by removing the tape. If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash it in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric. 7. Ensure that the color of the toner
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    belt is approximately 50,000 black and color pages. After the life span of the paper transfer belt is complete, you have to release handle to release the paper transfer belt. Holding the handle on the paper transfer belt, lift it out of the printer. 4. Take a new paper transfer belt out of its
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    service provider, dealer or the retailer where you bought the printer. The warranty does not cover the replacement of the maintenance parts after their lifespan. Checking replaceables If you experience frequent paper jams or printing problems, check pages scanned using the scanner glass. • Transfer
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    troubleshooting This chapter gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error. This chapter includes: • Tips for avoiding paper jams • Clearing document jams • Clearing paper jams • Understanding display messages • Solving other problems TIPS FOR AVOIDING PAPER JAMS By
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    cover See "In the fuser unit area" on page 67. Duplex Jam 0 Check Inside Inside the printer See "In the paper feed area" on page 65. Duplex Jam 1 Open/Close Door In the paper feed area or inside the printer See "In the paper feed area" on page 65, see "In the fuser unit area" on
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    printer. If you cannot find the jammed paper, or if there is any resistance removing the paper, stop pulling, and go to step 3. • Do not touch the green surface, the OPC drum or the front of each toner cartridge the front cover and close it. The printer will resume printing. Troubleshooting | 65
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    the multi-purpose tray When you print using the Multi-purpose Tray and the printer detects that there is either no paper or that the paper has been improperly loaded, follow the next steps to release the jammed paper. 1. Check if the paper is stuck in the feeding area, and if so, pull it out gently
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    paper out of the printer. If the scan unit is not completely closed, the printer will not operate. Do not touch the fuser inside the inner cover. It is hot and could cause burns! The fuser's operating temperature is 180°C (356°F). Take care when removing paper from the printer. Troubleshooting
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    pulling and go to step 6. 6. Open the rear cover and carefully take the jammed paper out of the printer. If there is any resistance removing the paper or difficulty picking up jammed paper, stop pulling and turn the release knob to the direction as 68 | Troubleshooting 7. Close the rear cover.
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    paper from the printer by gently pulling it straight out as shown below. 6. Close the front cover firmly. The printer will resume printing. If the front cover is not completely closed, the printer will not operate. 3. Slide the tray back into the printer. 4. Open the front cover. Troubleshooting
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    and try the printing job again. If the problem persists, call for service. • Some messages may not appear in the printer. The printer is adjusting the color registration. Wait a few minutes. The ID or password you entered is incorrect. Enter the correct ID or password. 70 | Troubleshooting
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    Tray Paper Jam 0 Network Error MEANING SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The corresponding part of the printer is not installed. Install the part into your printer. The color part of the printer is not for your printer. Install the a Dell-genuine part designed for your printer. The color toner cartridge is
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    Clear the jam (see "In the paper rear cover the paper exit area" on area. page 68). 72 | Troubleshooting MESSAGE Refilled Toner T Replace Toner T Replace [xxx] Replace [xxx] Soon Retry Redial? Reverse Jam 0 Check Inside Reverse Jam 1 Check Inside Scanner locked Self Diagnostics Temperature Self
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    Config) Toner Empty T Toner Exhausted T Toner Low T Tray 2 Paper jam 0 Updating Data Please Wait... MEANING SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS There is a problem on Configure your network the network interface interface card correctly. card. The color toner cartridge has run out. The printer stops printing
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    Select Dell 2145cn Color Laser MFP as your default printer in your Windows. Check the printer for the following: • The front cover is not closed. Close the cover. • Paper is jammed. Clear the paper jam (see "Clearing paper jams" on page 64). • No paper is loaded. Load paper (see "Loading paper" on
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    belt may be dirty. Clean the inside of your printer. Contact a service representative. • The paper path may need cleaning. Contact a service representative. Vertical lines If black vertical streaks appear on the page: • The drum inside the toner cartridge has probably been scratched. Remove the
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    can increase the amount of background shading. • Remove the old toner cartridge and install a new one. See "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 59. • Clean the inside of the printer. See "Cleaning the inside" on page 56. • Check the paper type and quality. See "Selecting print media" on page 24
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    on page 56. • Check the paper type and quality. See "Selecting print media" on page 24. • Remove the toner cartridge and install a new one. See "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 59. • If the problem persists, the printer may require repair. Contact a service representative. Character voids are
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    should be set to Fax. • Ensure that there is paper in the tray. • Check to see if the display shows any error message. If it does, clear the problem. The printer does not • Ensure that the original is loaded in the send. DADF or on the scanner glass. • Sending should show up on the display
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    set the Tray option of the Installable Options section to Installed. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE When printing a document in Macintosh with Acrobat Reader 6.0 or higher, colors print incorrectly. The resolution setting in the printer driver may not be matched with the one in Acrobat Reader. SOLUTION
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    Linux problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The printer does not print. • Check if the printer driver is installed in your system. Open Unified Driver configurator and switch to the Printers tab in Printers configuration window to look at the list of available printers. Ensure that your printer
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    and is turned on. • Check if the scanner driver for your printer is installed in your system. Open Unified Driver configurator, switch to Scanners configuration, then press Drivers. Ensure that driver with a name corresponding to your printer's name is listed in the window. Check if the port is not
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    problems CONDITION SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The printer does not print PDF file correctly. Some parts of graphics, text, or illustrations are missing. Incompatibility between the PDF file and the Acrobat products: Printing the PDF file as an image may solve this problem . This problem is caused
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    type of toner cartridge for your printer: TYPE AVERAGE YIELDA PART NUMBER Standard yield toner cartridge • Average continuous black T272J (Black) cartridge yield: 2,500 P586K (Cyan) standard pages (Black) K756K (Magenta) • Average continuous M802K (Yellow) colored cartridge yield: 2,000
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    When installing accessories, battery inside the printer is a service component. Do not change it by yourself. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose used batteries according to the instructions. UPGRADING A MEMORY MODULE Your printer has a dual in-line memory module
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    " on page 83. Review the precautions on page 84. 1. Turn the printer off and unplug all cables from the printer. 2. Release the screws If you use the PS driver, you must activate the added memory in the PS driver properties. See "Activating the added accessories in printer properties" on page 84
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    page from the control panel to check if the hard disk is correctly installed. See "Printing reports" on page 55. 10. If you use the PS driver, you must activate the added hard disk in the PS driver properties. See "Activating the added accessories in printer properties" on page 84. Printing with
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    with your document. First, you need to create a form file using the printer driver. See the Software section. 1. Press Menu ( ) until System Setup appears on Disable for On Demand. If you selected On Demand enabled, the printer confirms if the overwrite feature starts now. Press the left/right arrow
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    , 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) For details about paper input capacity, see 25 page. Paper output capacity Face down: 170 sheets 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) Power rating AC 110 - 127 V or AC 220 - 240 V See the Rating label on the printer for the correct voltage, frequency (hertz) and type of current for your
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    PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS ITEM DESCRIPTION Printing method Printing speeda Color laser beam printing Up to 20 ppm (A4 www.dell.com to download the latest software version. SCANNER SPECIFICATIONS ITEM DESCRIPTION Compatibility TWAIN standard/WIA standard Scanning method Color CCD Resolutiona
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    behind PABX Data coding MH/MR/MMR/JBIG/JPEG Modem speed 33.6 Kbps Transmission speed Up to 3 seconds/pagea Maximum 356 mm document length Resolution Color 200 x 200 dpi Black • Standard: Up to 203 x 98 dpi • Fine: Up to 203 x 196 dpi • Super Fine: Up to 300 x 300 dpi (Receiving only
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    customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the Operating System, application software and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the printer and all Dell-installed hardware
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    used with printing as well as mentioned in this user's guide. ADF An Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) is a mechanism that will automatically feed an original sheet of paper so that the printer can scan some amount of the paper at once. AppleTalk AppleTalk is a proprietary suite of protocols developed
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    the pay-for-print service on your printer. FTP A File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a commonly used protocol for exchanging files over any network that supports the TCP/IP protocol (such as the Internet or an intranet). Fuser Unit The part of a laser printer that melts the toner onto the print media
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    an interpreter to generate an image. Printer Driver A program used to send commands and transfer data from the computer to the printer. Print Media The media like paper, envelopes, labels, and transparencies which can be used on a printer, a scanner, a fax or, a copier. PPM Pages Per Minute (PPM) is
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    describes image data that typically come from scanners. TIFF images make use of tags, keywords Toner Cartridge A kind of bottle within a printer like printer which contains toner. Toner is a powder used in laser printers and photocopiers, which forms the text and images on the printed paper. Toner
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    language, change 20 driver installation 19 DRPD ( paper from the tray1 65 tips for avoiding paper jams 63 jam, clear document 63 job timeout, set 22 K key sound 21 L LED Status 14 Linux problems 80 loading originals DADF 23 scanner glass 23 M Maintenance maintenance parts 62 toner cartridge
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    in the memory 41 receiving modes 44 redialing automatically 44 manually 44 replacing DADF rubber pad 62 replacing components toner cartridge 59 replacing, toner cartridge 60 reports, print 55 ringer 21 S scan power save mode 22 scanner glass cleaning 58 loading documents 23 scanning default setting
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    not responsible for any direct or indirect damages, arising from or related to use of this user's guide. • Dell and Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. • PCL and PCL 6 are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks
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    Software section
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    CONTENTS Chapter 2: BASIC PRINTING Printing a Document ...4 Printing to a file (PRN) ...4 Printer Settings ...5 Layout Tab ...5 Paper Tab ...6 Graphics Tab ...7 Other Options Tab ...8 About Tab ...8 Printer Tab ...8 Using a Favorite Setting 9 Using Help ...9 Chapter 3: ADVANCED PRINTING Printing
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    Guide ...17 Using SmarThru Office 17 Scanning Process with TWAIN-enabled Software 19 Scanning Using the WIA Driver 19 Windows XP ...19 Windows Vista ...19 Chapter 7: USING OTHER SOFTWARE Using the Dell™ Toner Management System 20 Printer Status Monitor 20 Printer Settings Utility ...20 Dell
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    Configurator 24 Opening the Unified Driver Configurator 24 Printers Configuration 25 Scanners Configuration 25 Ports Configuration ...26 Configuring Printer Properties 26 Printing a Document ...27 Printing from Applications 27 Printing Files ...27 Scanning a Document ...28 Using the Image
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    Windows user's guide or online help. Installing Printer Software You can install the printer software for local printing or network printing. To install the printer software on the computer, perform the appropriate installation procedure depending on the printer in use. A printer driver is software
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    installation. • The installation window that appears in this User's Guide may differ depending on the printer and interface in use. 5 After the installation is finished, complete, if your printer driver does not work properly, reinstall the printer driver. See "Reinstalling Printer Software" on page
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    . • The installation window that appears in this User's Guide may differ depending on the printer and interface in use. 6 Select the components to be printer is connected to your network and powered on. For details about connecting to the network, see the Getting started chapter. 2 Insert the Drivers
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    is complete, if your printer driver does not work properly, reinstall the printer driver. See "Reinstalling Printer Software" on page 9. Custom find a shared network printer (UNC Path), select Shared Printer [UNC] and enter the shared name manually or find a shared printer by clicking the Browse
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    this option unactivated. For other operating system, refer to its on-line guide. a. Select a printer to be set with a specific IP address from the list. b. Configure an IP address, subnet mask, and gateway for the printer manually and click Configure to set the specific IP address for the network
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    your printer driver name → Maintenance. 3 Select Repair and click Next. 4 The list of printers available on the network appears. Select the printer you printer. • To find a shared network printer (UNC Path), select Shared Printer [UNC] and enter the shared name manually or find a shared printer
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    the Operating System(s) that are compatible with your printer. Please refer to the OS Compatibility section of Printer Specifications in your Printer User's Guide. • If you need to know the exact name of your printer, you can check the supplied Drivers and Utilities CD. • When you select an option
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    review and change the settings needed for your print job. Your printer properties window may differ, depending on your operating system. This Software User's Guide shows the Properties window for Windows XP. Your printer driver Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing)" on page 10.
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    is set to Auto Selection, the printer automatically picks up print material in the following tray order: Manual Tray or Multi-Purpose Tray, Tray n. Type Set Type to correspond to the paper loaded in the tray from which you want to print. This will let you get the best quality printout. If not, print
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    in this setting. This feature is available only when you use the PCL 6 printer driver. • Print all text in black: When the Print all text in black option is checked, all text in your document prints solid black, regardless of the color it appears on the screen. • Print All Text To Darken: When the
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    the path. This feature is available only when you use the PCL 6 printer driver. Job type Job Setting dialog allows you to select how to print or save the printing file by using the optional HDD. Some printers do not support this feature. Using Onscreen Help File • For more information about Job type
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    has a help screen that can be activated by clicking the Help button in the printer properties window. These help screens give detailed information about the printer features provided by the printer driver. You can also click from the upper right corner of the window, and then click on any setting
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    's Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. However the composition of the printer properties window is similar. • If you need to know the exact name of your printer, you can check the supplied Drivers and Utilities CD. This chapter includes: • Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper
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    8 9 This printer feature allows you to print your document on both sides of the paper and arranges the pages so that the paper can be folded in all paper sizes. In order to find out the available paper size for this feature, select the paper size in the Size option on the Paper tab, then check if
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    not have a duplex unit, you should complete the printing job manually. The printer prints every other page of the document first. After printing the first side of your job, the Printing Tip window appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the printing job. Printing a Reduced or Enlarged
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    pages of a document. There are several predefined watermarks that come with the printer, and they can be modified, or you can add new ones to message displays in the preview window. When the First Page Only box is checked, the watermark prints on the first page only. 4 Select watermark options. You
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    do not need to load preprinted letterhead paper in the printer. You can use your printer to print the letterhead overlay on your checked and an overlay has been selected, the overlay automatically prints with your document. 7 Click OK or Yes until printing begins. The selected overlay downloads
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    printer. When the printer properties are displayed, you can review and change the settings needed for your print job. Your printer properties window may differ, depending on your operating system. This Software User's Guide shows the Properties window for Microsoft® Windows® XP. Your printer driver
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    Operating System(s) that are compatible with your printer. See the operating systems Compatibility section of Printer Specifications in your Printer User's Guide. • If you need to know the exact name of your printer, you can check the supplied Drivers and Utilities CD. Setting Up a Host Computer
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    Driver NOTE: • Check the operating system(s) that are compatible with your printer. Please refer to the OS Compatibility section of Printer Specifications in your Printer User's Guide. • You can check your printer name in the supplied Drivers and Dell Website. You can disable this menu by checking "
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    Allows you to select between the Local or Network scanner. 2 Select Profile Allows you to save settings frequently used for future use. Click New Profile to save the setting. 3 Scan Allows you to customize settings for Scan Settings Size and Paper Source. 4 Scan To Allows you to customize
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    instructions for acquiring an image. See the user's guide of the application. 19 Scanning Scanning Using the WIA Driver Your machine also supports the Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) driver Panel, and then Scanners and Cameras. 3 Double click your scanner driver icon. The Scanner and Camera Wizard
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    Start menu, select Programs → DELL → DELL Printers → your printer driver name → Printer Status Monitor. • Printing Status: The Printer Status Monitor displays the current status of the printer. • Toner Level: You can view the level of toner remaining in the toner cartridge. • Order Supplies: Click
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    To order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from Dell: 1 Double-click the Dell Toner Reorder Program icon on your desktop. (Windows only) OR Click Start → Programs → DELL → DELL Printers → your printer driver name → Dell 2145cn MFP Toner Reorder. 2 The Dell 2145cn MFP Toner Reorder window
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    • Scanning a Document Getting Started The supplied Drivers and Utilities CD provides you with Dell's Unified Linux Driver package for using your machine with a Linux computer. Dell's Unified Linux Driver package contains printer and scanner drivers, providing the ability to print documents and scan
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    driver installation, you have to use the driver in the text mode. • Follow the step 1 to 3, then type [root@localhost Linux]# ./ install.sh, then follow the instruction the printer software. If you are not a super user, ask your system administrator. 2 Insert the printer Drivers and Utilities
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    Menu icon and select Dell Unified Driver and then Unified Driver Configurator. 2 Press each button on the Modules pane to switch to the corresponding configuration window. Printers Configuration button Scanners Configuration button Ports Configuration button Printers Configuration button Ports
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    list. • Add Class... : Allows you to add a new printer class. • Remove Class : Removes the selected printer class. Scanners Configuration In this window, you can monitor the activity of scanner devices, view a list of installed Dell MFP devices, change device properties, and scan images. Switches
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    The Dell Unified Linux Driver package provides an appropriate port sharing mechanism that is used by Dell printer and scanner drivers. The drivers address check box to see previous jobs on the job list. •Classes: shows the class that your printer is in. Click Add to Class to add your printer to
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    color options, image size, or image position. •Device: allows you to set the print resolution, paper files on the Dell machine device using the standard you do that. But the drivers package replaces the standard lpr window, select your printer from the list, and change the printer and print job properties
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    Driver Configurator window. 1 Double-click the Unified Driver Configurator on your desktop. 2 Click the button to switch to Scanners Configuration. 3 Select the scanner on the list. Click your scanner you to select the color composition and the the page size manually. If you want Printer in Linux
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    Job Type drop- down list. 2 The next time you open the Scanner Properties window, the saved setting is automatically selected for the scan job. to scale the image size; you can enter the size manually, or set the rate to scale proportionally, vertically, or horizontally. Allows you Printer in Linux
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    installed scan driver, click Restart. • After the installation is finished, see "Setting Up the Printer" on page 31 NOTE: Some printers do not support a network interface. Ensure that your printer supports a network interface by referring to Printer Specifications in your Printer User's Guide. This
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    a Network-connected Macintosh NOTE: Some printers do not support a network interface. Before connecting your printer, ensure that your printer supports a network interface by referring to Printer Specifications in your Printer User's Guide. 1 Follow the instructions on "Installing Software" on page
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    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 details, see "Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper" on the next column. •Layout Direction: You can select the printing
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    it takes to print a document. •Color Mode: You can set the color options. Setting to Color typically produces the best possible print quality for color documents. If you want to print a color document in grayscale, select Grayscale. Paper Set Paper Type to correspond to the paper loaded in the tray
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    device connected message appears, disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it. If the problem persists, please refer to the Image Capture's help. 4 Set the scan differ according to TWAIN-compliant softwares. Please refer to the user's guide of the software. • If scanning does not operate in Image
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    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
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    34 setting advanced option 7 color mode 7 darkness 7 favorites 9 resolution Windows 7 software install Macintosh 30, 31 system requirements Macintosh 30, 31 uninstall Macintosh 30 status monitor, use 20 T TWAIN, scan 19 U uninstall, software Macintosh 30 uninstalling MFP driver Linux 23 Using 13
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