Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer Owners Manual
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-Function Printer 1815dn Owner's Manual Look Inside For: • Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer • Understanding the Printer Software • Loading Print Media • Using Your Multi-Function Printer • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Installing Options • Contacting Dell Temporary www.dell.com | support.dell - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 2
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toner cartridges are available only through Dell. You can order toner cartridges online at www.dell.com/supplies or premier.dell.com: Dell's secure, customizable, procurement, and support site for its larger relationship customers. USA Austria Belgium Canada Colombia Denmark Finland France Germany - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 4
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of your printer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION names of their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Model Laser MFP 1815dn June 2006 NF - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 6
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14 Swedish 14 Turkey 14 Understanding Your Multi-Function Printer 15 Front View 15 Rear View 16 1 Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer Unlocking the Scanner 19 Using the Operator Panel 20 Common Keys 20 Key Pad 20 Dell Laser MFP 1815dn Menu Functions 21 Changing the Display Language - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 8
25 Setting Group Dial 25 Preparing Networking 26 Attaching Cables 26 Printing the Network Configuration Page 27 Run the Installation Software 28 2 Understanding the Printer Software Software Overview 31 Installing Dell Software For Local Printing 32 Windows XP 32 Windows 2000 33 Windows 98 - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 9
Function Printer Memory Key 60 Scanning Using the Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) Driver 63 Scanning and Sending an Email 64 Faxing 65 Knowing the Basic Fax Options 65 Sending a Fax Automatically 66 Sending a Fax Manually 67 Receiving a Fax 67 Forwarding Faxes to E-mail Addresses 68 - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 10
Printer Accessories 95 Expanding Printer Memory 95 Activating the Added Memory in the PS Printer Properties 97 Installing an Optional Tray 2 98 Activating the Installed Optional Tray 2 in the Printer Properties 100 8 Contacting Dell Technical Assistance 101 Automated Order-Status Service - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 11
(Canada Only 128 1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only 129 Angreskjema For Norske Forbrukere 130 Dell™ Printer Consumables Limited Warranties 132 Consumables Limited Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only 132 Consumables Limited Warranty (Latin America Only 132 - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 12
Directive sur la mise au rebut des appareils électriques et électroniques (WEEE 145 Richtlinie für Abfall von elektrischen und elektronischen Geräten (WEEE) . 146 Direttiva Rifiuti di apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche (WEEE). . . . . 146 Direktivet for kassert elektrisk og elektronisk - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 13
damage. • Your product uses a laser. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments instructions, to a professional service person. • This product is designed to meet safety standards with the use of specific Dell-authorized components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Dell - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 14
Czech Danish Dutch Finnish French German Hebrew Italian Iberian Portugese Spanish Norwegian Polish Ruaaian Swedish Turkey 14 - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 15
Understanding Your Multi-Function Printer Front View 1 2 3 4 6 16 7 15 5 8 14 9 10 13 12 11 # Use the: When you want to: 1 Automatic Document Load the document for copying, scanning, or sending faxes. Feeder (ADF) 2 Document Width Guides Ensure proper document feeding. 3 Document - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 16
Service Code Identify your printer while using support.dell.com or contacting technical support. Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. The Express Service : Connect the printer to the network environment. Insert the USB cable. Prevent the installed memory - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 17
additional devices, such as a telephone or answering machine, to the printer (Optional). If the phone communication is serial in your country (such as Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Italy, France and Switzerland), remove the plug from the extension telephone socket (EXT) ( ) and insert - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 18
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1 Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer Unlocking the Scanner 1 Remove the label completely from the scanner module position, reach under the operator panel and pull it forward. NOTE: When you are moving the printer or do not intend to use it for a long period of time, move the switch BACKWARD to - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 20
Panel If you have not already done so, follow the steps on the Setup Diagram (poster) to complete the hardware installation. Use the printer operator panel to scan, copy, and fax. Common keys Key pad Common Keys Press: ➊ ➎ ➍ ➎ Key Pad ➊ ➋ ➌ Press: ➊ ➋ ➌ To: Return to the upper - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 21
Dell Laser MFP 1815dn Forward Toll Save Junk Fax Setup 5. Advanced Fax Cover Page Modem Speed Rcv Disable 6. Directory PhoneBook Email 7. Reports Subj Email Forward Passcode Protect Change Passcode 9. Network CFG Configuration Clear Settings Print Sys. Data 10.Sound/Volume Speaker Printer 21 - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 22
ID, containing your telephone number and name or company name, will be printed at the top of each page sent from your printer. 1 Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ). 2 Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Machine Setup and press Select ( ). 3 Press Select ( ) to access Machine - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 23
Number Keypad to Enter Characters As you perform various tasks, you may need to enter names and numbers. For example, when you set up your printer, you should enter your name or your company's name and telephone number. When you store fax numbers in memory, you may also enter the corresponding - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 24
time and date are printed on all faxes. NOTE: You may need to change the correct time and date if loss of power to the printer occurs. To set the time and date: 1 Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ). 2 Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Machine Setup and press - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 25
and press Select ( ). For details about how to enter names, see "Using the Number Keypad to Enter Characters" on page 23. 5 Enter a one, two or three-digit speed dial number between 1 and 399, using the number keypad Scroll ( or ) and then press Select ( ). Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer 25 - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 26
want to control all print jobs on the network, follow these instructions to attach the printer to a print server. NOTE: For additional network set-up configurations, see the User's Guide. Attaching Cables 1 Make sure the printer is powered off and unplugged. 2 Connect one end of a standard category - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 27
again, and it should reset and show Warming Up Please Wait. Printing the Network Configuration Page The Network Configuration page shows how the network interface card on your printer is configured. 1 Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ). 2 Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 28
click OK. b When the drivers and utilities CD screen appears, click SetIP Address Utility. c Select your printer from the Configure Print Servers list. d Make the necessary changes, and then click Config. e Exit the program. f Print and check the Network Configuration page to verify your changes - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 29
to a print server. To launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, type the network printer IP address in your Web browser, and the printer configuration appears on the screen. See the User's Guide for more information. You can set up the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to send you an email - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 30
30 Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 31
to communicate with your printer. To use your printer as a printer in Windows, you must install the printer driver(s). For information about installing the printer drivers in Windows, see "Installing Dell Software For Local Printing" on page 32. • Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool- enables you - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 32
Dell Software For Network Printing" on page 35. NOTE: If you attach a USB printer cable while your printer printer is not connected to your computer when you install the Dell software, the No Printer Found screen appears. Follow the instructions to install the software. 2 Insert the drivers - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 33
is automatically loaded first from D:\1815\Scan\WINXP2K\p3scan.inf, where "D" is your CD drive. 4 Click Next. 5 Click Finish, and a second hardware wizard appears. The printer driver is automatically loaded from D:\ delr1.inf, where "D" is your CD drive. 6 Click Next, and then click Finish. Windows - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 34
the IP address, a DHCP or BOOTP server must exist on the network. To configure the IP address manually, you can use the supplied drivers and utilities CD. Print the Network Configuration page of the printer to see the current network configuration and MAC address. You will need this information to - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 35
you connect your printer to the network, configure the TCP/IP settings for the printer before you install the Dell software on each network printer. You can install the Dell software on the network computers locally or remotely. NOTE: You need administrative access to install printer drivers on the - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 36
Programs or All Programs → DELL → DELL Printers → Dell Laser MFP 1815 → Dell MFP Software Uninstall. 2 Select the software you want to remove. 3 When your computer prompts you to confirm your selection, click Yes. The selected driver and all its components are removed from your computer. 4 Click - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 37
weights. NOTE: If you use a print media size not listed, select the next larger size. Print Media Sizes and Support Legend Dimensions Paper Tray Bypass Tray Y- indicates Support Print Media Size A4 A5 A6 JIS B5 ISO B5 Letter Legal Executive Oficio Folio (tray 1 and optional tray 2) 8.27 - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 38
(114 x 162 mm) 3 x 5 in. to 8.5 x 14 in. - (76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm) Bypass Tray Y Y Y Y Y Y Duplex Printing - Print Media Supported Print Media Paper Card Stock Transparencies Labels Dual-web and Integrated Labels Envelopes Paper Tray Y - - Bypass Tray Y Y Y Y Y Y Standard Output Tray - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 39
Weights Print Media Type Paper Xerographic or business paper Card stock-maximum Index Bristol (grain long)a Tag Cover Card stock-maximum Index Bristol (grain short)a Tag Cover Transparencies Laser printer Print Media Weight Tray 1 and Optional Tray 2 60-90 g/m2 grain long (16-24 lb - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 40
paper tray. See "Setting the Paper Size and Type" on page 47 for the paper used in copying and faxing, or Paper Tab on the User's Guide for PC-printing. To load paper: 1 Pull open the paper tray and remove it from the printer. 2 If you load paper that is longer than a standard (Letter - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 41
the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them out. Do not fold or crease the print media. Align the edges on a level surface. 4 Insert the paper stack into the paper tray with the side to be printed on, facing down. 5 Do not exceed the maximum stack height - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 42
lightly touches the end of the paper stack. For paper smaller than Letter size, adjust the front paper length guide so that it lightly touches the paper stack. 7 Pinch the paper width guide, as shown, and move it towards the stack of paper until it lightly touches the side of the stack - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 43
printer. 9 Set the paper type and size. See "Setting the Paper Size and Type" on page 47 for copying and faxing or Paper Tab on the User's Guide for PC-printing. Using the Bypass Tray Use the bypass tray to print manual the User's Guide to avoid paper jams and print quality problems. NOTE: Flatten - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 44
the paper support extension, as shown. 2 If you are using paper, flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading. For transparencies, hold them by the edges and avoid touching the print side. Oils from your fingers can cause print quality problems - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 45
paper, set the paper type and size for the bypass tray. See "Setting the Paper Size and Type" on page 47 for copying and faxing or Paper Tab on the User's Guide for PC-printing. NOTE: The settings made from the printer driver override the settings on the operator panel. Loading Print Media 45 - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 46
tear while exiting the machine. 6 After printing, fold away the paper support extension and close the bypass tray. You can load up to: 250 laser printers. • The stamp location is in the upper left corner. • The envelope is designed for use with laser printers. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 47
Your paper size should fit within these dimensions: in the bypass tray Width Length 3.0-8.5 in. (76-216 mm) 5.0-14.0 in. (127-356 mm) Your printer has two output locations; the rear output slot and the front output tray. Before you begin copying, printing, or printing received faxes, refer to - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 48
black spots on the printout. For best results, clean the scanner glass before use. See page 81. NOTE: To get the best scan quality, especially for color or gray scale images and align it with the registration guide on the top left corner of the glass. 3 Close the document cover. 48 Loading - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 49
the ADF for scanning, copying, and faxing. The ADF is recommended for loading multiple page documents. 1 Place the document(s) face up on the ADF with the top edge of the documents in first. 2 Adjust the document guides to the correct document size. Make sure that the bottom of the document stack - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 50
50 Loading Print Media - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 51
interface card. When you print a file from a Macintosh computer, you can use the PostScript driver by installing the PPD file. Refer to the User's Guide. Printing in Linux Your printer supports Linux systems with Dell's MFP driver package. Refer to the User's Guide. Using Your Multi-Function - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 52
the USB Memory Key You can print files stored in the USB memory key. TIFF, BMP, TXT, PDF, and PRN file formats are supported. NOTE: Only English TXT files, PDF files generated by this printer, and TIFF 6.0 files are available. 1 Insert the USB memory key into the USB memory port on your - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 53
( ). 2 Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Quality and press Select ( ). 3 Press Scroll ( or ) to select the image quality mode and press Select ( ). Using Your Multi-Function Printer 53 - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 54
reduces or enlarges the A original image to fit on the paper loaded in the printer. Clone Copying (available via scanner glass only): Prints 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 - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 55
nine sheets of paper (3 by 3). You can paste the printed pages together to make one poster-size document. Each portion is scanned and return to Standby mode. Printing Copies on Both Sides of Paper You can set the printer to print copies on both sides of paper automatically. 1 Load the documents to be - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 56
like a book. • Short Edge: Prints pages to read by flipping over like a note pad. 5 If necessary, customize the copy settings including the number of copies, copy size, contrast, and image quality by using the Copy menus. 6 Press Start ( ) to begin copying. Your printer prints on both sides of paper - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 57
Scanning Use your Dell Laser MFP 1815 to convert pictures and text into editable images on your computer. After you install the software from the drivers and utilities CD, you can start scanning images using either the operator panel or applications such as Dell ScanCenter, PaperPort and Adobe - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 58
click the program icon and then scan the item. Dell ScanCenter automatically starts the selected program when the scan is a document, see "Placing Documents on the Scanner Glass" on page 48 or "Loading Documents Into the ADF" on page 49. 2 Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Scan and -Function Printer - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 59
Guide of the application. Scanning Using Network Scan Network Scan allows you to scan a document on your printer added your printer to the network, Click Finish. Your printer appears on the Dell Network on the Scanner Glass" on page 48 or "Loading Documents Into the ADF" on page 49. 2 Press Scroll ( - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 60
the display shows Logout, your printer returns to the upper menu level. 10 The document will be page. Select Yes using Scroll ( or ) and press Select ( ). The next page is scanned and stored as the second page of the document. Repeat this until all pages can manually select your own settings. You - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 61
not remove the USB memory key while the printer is in operation. This may damage your printer. CAUTION: If your USB memory key has certain features, such as security settings and password settings, your printer may not automatically detect it. For details about these features, see the User's Guide - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 62
PDF Color, Gray, Mono Executive, A5, A6, B5 100, 200, 300 dpi 1 Insert the USB memory key into the USB memory port on your printer. 2 Load the document, see "Placing Documents on the Scanner Glass" on page 48 or "Loading Documents Into the ADF" on page 49. 3 Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Scan - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 63
( or ) to select multi page option and press Select ( ). If you select BMP, press Scroll color mode, Color, Gray, or Mono, and press Select ( ). 9 If you select TIFF, PDF, or the Mono color mode for BMP, TIFF, Image Acquisition (WIA) Driver Your printer also supports the WIA driver for scanning images. - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 64
mail features such as Scanning to E-mail and Fax Forward to E-mail addresses, you first need to configure the network settings and set up your e-mail account. See the User's Guide. 1 Make sure that your printer is connected to a network. 2 Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 65
: A computer connection is not required for faxing. It is possible to begin typing the number on the number pad without first selecting fax mode. The printer will automatically switch to fax mode when the fourth digit is entered on the number pad. Knowing the Fax Menu Fax Fax to: Phone Book - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 66
fax is enabled only if the remote printer supports color fax reception and you send the fax manually. In this mode, the memory transmission Page? on the top line of the display after the document is scanned into the memory. If you have additional pages, remove the scanned page and load the next page - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 67
fax job at any time while sending the fax. Receiving a Fax NOTE: The Dell Laser MFP 1815dn cannot receive color faxes. 1 Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Fax and Mode" on page 69. 5 Press Select ( ) to save the selection. 6 Press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode. Your printer provides an - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 68
• Rx Only: Allows you to forward only incoming faxes to a specified e-mail address. When you select this option, you should choose whether the printer prints out the incoming faxes. • All: Allows you to forward both incoming and outgoing faxes to a specified e-mail address. 5 Press Scroll ( or ) to - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 69
ring service must be installed on your telephone line by the telephone company. After the telephone company has provided a separate number for faxing with a distinctive ring pattern, configure the fax setup to monitor for that specific ring pattern. • Redial Delay: Your printer can automatically - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 70
in the paper tray, you can set the printer to discard any excess at the bottom of the page. If the excess is outside the margin Guide to use fax features. • Broadcasting: Send a document to multiple locations. A second broadcast operation is not permitted until the first one is completed. • Add Page - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 71
the User's Guide to use printer not to receive incoming faxes. NOTICE: For memory transmission, the Super Fine resolution is unavailable. The resolution setting is automatically changed to Fine. NOTICE: Sending a color fax is enabled only if the fax is sent manually and if the remote machine supports - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 72
Using an Answering Machine Line Telephone Answering Device Line Phone Dell Laser MFP 1815dn Figure 1 You can connect a telephone answering device (TAD) directly to the back of your printer as shown in Figure 1. Set your printer to Ans/Fax mode and set the Ring to Answer to a digit greater than - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 73
a fax. • To fax via the computer modem, follow the instructions provided with your computer modem and fax application. • Refer to the DELL Laser MFP 1815dn User's Guide if you want to capture images using your printer and Dell ScanDirectTM and send images using your fax application with the computer - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 74
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and to avoid print quality problems and paper feed problems resulting from worn parts. The pages Approx. 150,000 pages To purchase replacement parts, contact your Dell dealer or the retailer where you bought your printer. We strongly recommend that these items be installed by a trained service - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 76
3 Remove the ADF rubber pad from the ADF, as shown. 4 Insert a new ADF rubber pad into place. 5 Align the left end of the ADF roller with - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 77
Center to launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool and click the toner supplies link. 1 Double-click the Dell Toner Reorder Program icon on your desktop. OR 2 From the Start menu, click Programs or All Programs → DELL → DELL Printers → DELL Laser MFP 1815 → Dell Toner Reorder Program. The - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 78
Toner Low. Additional pages may be printed, but dell.com. CAUTION: For best results, use Dell toner cartridges. Print quality and printer reliability are not guaranteed if you do not use Dell supplies. To replace the toner cartridge: 1 Open the front cover. 2 Pull the toner cartridge out. 3 Remove - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 79
4 Remove the packing tape and thoroughly shake the cartridge from side-to-side to and slowly insert the cartridge into the opening in the printer. 6 Tabs on the sides of the cartridge and corresponding grooves within the printer will guide the cartridge into the correct position until it locks into - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 80
. Cleaning the Interior Paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer and cause print quality problems, such as smearing or toner specks. Clean inside the printer to prevent these problems. 1 Power the printer off and unplug the power cord. Specify the length of time it takes - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 81
toner cartridge and close the front cover. 6 Plug in the power cord and power the printer on. Cleaning the Scanner Keeping the scanner and ADF glass clean ensure the highest quality copies and sent faxes. Dell recommends cleaning the scanner at the start of each day and during the day, as needed - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 82
displays on the bottom line. 4 Press Select ( ) twice. The display confirms your selection. The printer prints out a cleaning page. Toner particles on the drum surface are affixed to the paper. 5 If the problem remains, repeat steps 3 through 4 until toner particles are not affixed to the paper. 82 - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 83
glass for thick, thin or mixed documents. 1 Remove the remaining documents from the ADF. If the document is jammed in the paper feed area: a Open the ADF cover. b Remove the document by gently pulling it out. c Close the ADF cover. Then reload the document into the ADF. Troubleshooting 83 - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 84
area: a Open the document cover and turn the release knob to remove the misfed documents from the document output tray. b Close the Turn the release knob so that you can easily seize the misfed document, and remove the document from the roller or the feed area by carefully pulling it gently to - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 85
page 85, page 86, or page 87. page 88. page 89. Duplex jam 0 Check Inside in the duplex unit page 93. Duplex jam 1 Check Inside between the duplex unit and fuser area page exits the printer. If the paper does not exit, go to the next step. 2 Pull the paper tray open. Troubleshooting 85 - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 86
. Printing automatically resumes. Paper Feed Jam (optional tray 2) 1 Pull the optional tray 2 open. 2 Remove the jammed paper from the printer. If you cannot see the paper in this area or the paper does not move when pulled, go to the next step. 3 Pull the tray 1 half way out. 86 Troubleshooting - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 87
4 Pull the jammed paper straight up and out. 5 Insert the trays back into the printer. Printing automatically resumes. Bypass Tray Jam 1 If the paper is not feeding properly, pull the jammed paper out of the printer. 2 Open and close the front cover to resume printing. Troubleshooting 87 - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 88
hot. Take care when removing paper from the printer. 1 Open the front cover and lightly pull the toner cartridge straight out. 2 Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out. 3 Replace the toner cartridge and close the front cover. Printing automatically resumes. 88 Troubleshooting - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 89
1 Open and close the front cover. The jammed paper automatically exits the printer. If the paper does not exit, go to the next step. 2 cover. 4 If you see the jammed paper, push the two blue pressure levers up and remove the paper. Push the levers down and skip to step 10. If you do not see the - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 90
, the rear cover stopper, and fully open the rear cover, as shown. 6 Unfold the duplex guide fully. 7 While pushing the fuser lever to the right, open the fuser door. NOTICE: Make sure to unfold the duplex guide before opening the fuser door or you may damage the fuser door. 90 Troubleshooting - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 91
remove the jammed paper. 9 Return the levers, fuser door, duplex guide, and rear cover stopper to their original position. 10 Close the rear cover. 11 Open and close the front cover. Printing automatically resumes. Duplex Jam Duplex Jam 0 1 Pull the duplex unit out of the printer. Troubleshooting - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 92
2 Remove the jammed paper from the duplex unit. If the paper does not come out with the duplex unit, remove the paper from the bottom of the printer. 3 Push the duplex unit to the printer. CAUTION: If you do not push the duplex unit in correctly, a paper jam may occur. 92 Troubleshooting - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 93
Duplex Jam 1 1 Open the rear cover. 2 Unfold the duplex guide fully. 3 Pull the jammed paper out. 4 Return the duplex guide and close the rear cover. 5 Open and close the front cover. Printing automatically resumes. Troubleshooting 93 - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 94
in "Loading Paper" on page 40. Ensure that the adjustable guides are correctly positioned. • Do not overload the paper tray. Ensure that the paper is below the paper capacity mark on the inside wall of the paper tray. • Do not remove the paper from the tray while your printer is printing. • Flex - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 95
of memory. It can be expanded to 192 MB. Remove the preinstalled memory DIMM before upgrading the memory. NOTE: Your printer supports only Dell DIMMs. Order Dell DIMMs online at www.dell.com. 1 Power the printer off and unplug all cables from the printer. 2 Grab the control board cover and open it - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 96
3 Completely open the latches on each side of the DIMM slot and remove the preinstalled memory DIMM. 4 Remove a new memory DIMM from its antistatic package. 5 Holding the memory DIMM by the edges, align the notches on the memory DIMM with the grooves at - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 97
PS printer driver, see "Installing Dell Software For Local Printing" on page 32. 2 Click the Windows Start menu. 3 For Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, select Settings and then Printers. For Windows XP, select Printers and Faxes. 4 Select the Dell Laser MFP 1815 PS printer. 5 Right-click the printer icon - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 98
an Optional Tray 2 You can increase the paper handling capacity of your printer by installing an optional tray 2. This tray holds 250 sheets of paper. 1 Power the printer off and unplug all cables from the printer. 2 Remove the packing tape and the tape fastening the optional tray 2 cable from - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 99
tray 2. 5 Connect the cable into the connector on the back of the printer. 6 Load paper in the optional tray 2. For information about loading paper in this tray, see "Using the Paper Tray" on page 40. 7 Reconnect the power cord and printer cable, and turn the printer on. Installing Options 99 - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 100
you must configure the properties of the printer driver. To access the properties of the printer driver: 1 Click the Windows Start button. 2 For Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000, click Settings and point to Printers. For Windows XP, click Printers and Faxes. 3 Click the Dell Laser MFP 1815 printer. 4 Right - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 101
problem, Dell is ready to assist you. 1 Call technical support from a telephone near or at the printer so that technical support can assist you with any necessary procedures. When calling Dell, use your Express Service are in a different Service area, see "Contacting Dell" on page 102 for your local - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 102
com E-mail for desktop and portable computers: [email protected] E-mail for servers and EMC® storage products: [email protected] Customer Care Technical Support Technical Support Services Sales General Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 800-335-0031 1-800 - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 103
Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Australia (Sydney) Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 0011 E-mail: support.ap.dell.com/contactus Country Code: 61 General Support City Code: 2 Austria (Vienna) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 104
) Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatus International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (automated Hardware and Warranty Support) Customer Service (Home Sales/Small Business) Customer Service (med./large business, government) Customer Service (printers, projectors, televisions, handhelds, digital - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 105
Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cn Technical Support E-mail: [email protected] Customer Care E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support Fax Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™ and Inspiron) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 106
Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Czech Republic (Prague) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: [email protected] Country Code: 420 Technical Support Customer Care Fax Technical Fax Switchboard Denmark - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 107
Code: 49 City Code: 6103 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com Home and Small Business Technical Support for XPS portable computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers Customer Care Switchboard Switchboard (calls from outside of - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 108
Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 Technical Support Country Code: 30 Gold Service Technical Support Switchboard Gold Service Switchboard Sales Fax Grenada General Support Guatemala General Support Guyana General Support Hong Kong Website: support.ap.dell.com - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 109
Code: 02 Jamaica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support for XPS portable computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers U.K. Technical Support (dial within U.K. only) Home User - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 110
, and Latitude) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support (PDAs, projectors, printers, routers) Technical Support outside of Japan (PDAs, projectors, printers, routers) Faxbox Service 24-Hour Automated Order Service Customer Care Business - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 111
: 60 City Code: 4 Website: support.euro.dell.com Support Home/Small Business Sales Corporate Sales Customer Care Fax Technical Support Customer Service (Xiamen, China) Transaction Sales (Xiamen, China) Website: support.ap.dell.com Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 112
Technical Support Sales Customer Service Main Montserrat Netherlands Antilles Netherlands (Amsterdam) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 31 City Code: 20 New Zealand International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 64 Nicaragua General Support General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 113
/Small Business Customer Care Switchboard Fax Switchboard Panama General Support Peru General Support Poland (Warsaw) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 011 E-mail: [email protected] Country Code: 48 Customer Service Phone City Code: 22 Customer Care Sales - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 114
Sales Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support Customer Care Fax Tech Fax Switchboard (Sales) Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Gold Queue Technical Support Customer Care Sales Fax Switchboard Technical Support, Customer Service, and - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 115
: 22 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com Home and Small Business Technical Support Customer Care Sales Switchboard Fax Corporate Technical Support Customer Care Switchboard Fax Website: support.euro.dell.com Technical Support for XPS portable - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 116
Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Taiwan Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 002 E-mail: [email protected] Country Code: 886 Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, Inspiron, Dimension, and Electronics and Accessories - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 117
: 44 City Code: 1344 Uruguay Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com Customer Care website: support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/Form/Home.asp E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support (Corporate/Preferred Accounts/PAD [1000+ employees - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 118
website: www.dellfinancialservices.com Financial Services (lease/loans) Financial Services (Dell Preferred Accounts [DPA]) Business Customer Service and Support Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers Printers and Projectors Support Public (government, education, and healthcare) Customer - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 119
("Agreement") apply to your purchase of computer systems and/or related products and/or services and support sold in the United States ("Product") by the Dell entity named on the invoice or acknowledgement ("Dell") provided to you. By accepting delivery of the Product, you accept and are bound - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 120
return or exchange instructions and policies provided by Dell, Dell is not responsible whatsoever Dell has no obligation to provide service or support until Dell has received full payment for the Product or service/support contract you purchased. Dell is not obligated to provide service or support - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 121
is not in accordance with product instructions - Failure to follow the product instructions or failure to perform preventive maintenance - Problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by Dell • Products with missing or altered Service Tags or serial numbers • Products for - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 122
WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. ALL EXPRESS AND - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 123
your Dell Service Tag or order number available. Individual Home Consumers: U.S. Only Technical Support 1-800-624-9896 Customer Service 1- or personal information; lost or corrupted data; or damaged or lost removable media. During the remaining years: For the remaining period of the limited - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 124
you bought. Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products instructions - Failure to follow the product instructions or failure to perform preventive maintenance - Problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by Dell • Products with missing or altered Service Tags - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 125
relevant number listed in the following table. Please also have your Dell Service Tag or order number available. Individual Home Consumers; Home Office and Small Business Customers: Canada Only Technical Support and Customer Service 1-800-847-4096 Medium, Large, and Global Commercial Customers - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 126
freight collect. If we determine that the problem is not covered under this warranty, we will notify you and inform you of service alternatives that are available to you on the limited warranty for the product you bought. Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products. May I transfer the limited - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 127
How to Return: To return products, you must contact Dell customer service (www.dell.com/us/en/gen/contact.htm) and receive a drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in the product(s). Remove any confidential, proprietary or personal information, removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 128
. Returned products must be in as-new condition, and all of the manuals, floppy disk(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items included with a Dell Customer Service at 1-800-387-5759 to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. You must ship the Dell Software and Peripherals products back to Dell - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 129
at Dell's option, be repaired or replaced at Dell's expense. Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products. Dell uses new configuration at the time of malfunction, including peripherals and software used. Otherwise, Dell may refuse the guarantee claim. Upon diagnosis of a warranted defect, Dell - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 130
A/S Selgerens adresse Amager Strandvej 60-64, 2300 Kjøpenhavn, Danmark Telefonnr. 23 16 23 57 E-postadresse [email protected] Kontrakt/ordre/bestilling nr. Indsæt fra ordrebekreftelse om vare(r) indsæt fra ordrebekreftelse ❏ Ordrebekreftelse er vedlagt dette skjemaet. Avtalen ble inng - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 131
Skjema A (bokmål) side 2 av 2. Angrefristens Utgangspunkt Opplysningene i henhold til angrerettloven kapittel 3 er mottatt på foreskreven måte når kravene i § 9 jf. § 7 er oppfylt og dette skjemaet er mottatt ferdig utfylt med de opplysningene selgeren skal fylle ut. Se utdrag fra §§ 9 og 7 - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 132
for printer consumables (ink cartridges, toner cartridges, photo print packs, and photo paper) for Dell-branded printers, for toner cartridges that have been refilled or improperly stored or due to problems resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, mishandling, incorrect environments, or - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 133
equals the number of users before allowing additional users to use the Software. If you are a commercial customer of Dell or a Dell affiliate, you hereby grant Dell, or an agent selected by Dell, the right to perform an audit of your use of the Software during normal business hours, you agree to - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 134
, at your cost and risk. This limited warranty is void if any disk damage has resulted from accident, abuse, misapplication, or service or modification by someone other than Dell. Any replacement disk is warranted for the remaining original warranty period or thirty (30) days, whichever is longer - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 135
branch circuits. If necessary, consult a Dell Support representative or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. For additional regulatory information, see the owner's manual or user's guide for your computer. Dell™ products are designed, tested, and classified - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 136
if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with radio and television reception. This Function Printer • Model number: Dell Laser MFP 1815dn • Company name: Dell Inc. Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs One Dell Way - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 137
provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. If you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, see the section titled "Contacting Dell" to find the appropriate telephone number for obtaining customer assistance. If the equipment is - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 138
compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be is 0.6 B. The following information is provided in compliance with IC regulations: Dell Inc. One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 USA 512-338-4400 CE Notice (European - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 139
European Union, Class B This Dell device is classified for use in a typical Class B domestic environment. A "Declaration of Conformity" in accordance with the preceding directives and standards has been made and is on file at Dell Inc. Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland. Appendix 139 - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 140
140 Appendix - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 141
Appendix 141 - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 142
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la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso Col. Lomas Altas 11950 México, D.F. Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado de Kuehne & Nagel de México S. de R.L. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col. Peñon de los Baños 15520 México, D.F. Dell Laser MFP 1815dn 110-127 VAC 50/60 Hz 5.0 A 24 VDC, 5 VDC 2.0 A, 1.0 A Appendix - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 144
Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR® requirements as configured when shipped by Dell. The proper operation of the function requires a computer weekends. Recycling Information Dell recommends that customers dispose of their used computer hardware, monitors, printers, and other peripherals - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 145
en egnet facilitet for at muliggøre genbrug. For information om hvordan dette produkt genbruges ansvarligt i dit land, bedes du gå til: www.dell.com/recyclingworldwide. Richtlijn WEEE, afdanken van elektrische en elektronische apparaten In de Europese Unie geeft dit label aan dit product niet via - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 146
operazioni di recupero e riciclaggio. Per informazioni sulle procedure di riciclaggio responsabile di questo prodotto nel proprio Paese, visitare: www.dell.com/recyclingworldwide. Direktivet for kassert elektrisk og elektronisk utstyr (WEEE) I den Europeiske Unionen angir dette merket at produktet - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 147
instalação apropriada para recolha e reciclagem. Para obter informações sobre como reclicar este produto de forma responsável em seu país, visite: www.dell.com/recyclingworldwide. Directiva sobre el deshecho de material eléctrico y electrónico (WEEE) En la Unión Europea, esta etiqueta indica que la - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 148
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, 80 interior, 80 scanner, 81 clearing document jams, 83 paper jams, 85 computer modem, 73 contacting, Dell, 102 copying, 52 canceling, 54 contrast, 53 default setting, 56 duplex, 55 number of pages, 53 quality, 53 size, 53 special features, 54 tray selecting, 55 D date and time, setting, 24 - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer | Owners Manual - Page 150
configuration page printer, 15 pause, inserting, 24 printer ID driver, 63 software installing local, 32 network, 35 overview, 31 speed dial, setting, 25 supplies, ordering, 77 support contacting Dell, 101-102 T time and date setting, 24 toner cartridge ordering, 3, 77 replacing, 78 troubleshooting
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