Owners Manual
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Dell™ Laser Multi-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.com
Dell™ Laser Multi-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.com
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...names may be used in this document is subject to change without the written permission of your printer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc.. Model Laser MFP 1815dn June 2006 NF 841 Rev. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information...damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. is a registered trademark of their products. Information in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Dell Inc. Adobe and PhotoShop are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems ...
...names may be used in this document is subject to change without the written permission of your printer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc.. Model Laser MFP 1815dn June 2006 NF 841 Rev. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information...damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. is a registered trademark of their products. Information in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Dell Inc. Adobe and PhotoShop are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems ...
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... Send Forward Rcv Forward Toll Save Junk Fax Setup 5. Advanced Fax Cover Page Modem Speed Rcv Disable 6. Dell Laser MFP 1815dn Menu Functions 1. Machine Setup Machine ID Date&Time Clock Mode Language Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer 21 Copy Defaults # of Copies Zoom Contrast Quality Select Tray Duplex 3. Email setup SMTP Server User Setup...
... Send Forward Rcv Forward Toll Save Junk Fax Setup 5. Advanced Fax Cover Page Modem Speed Rcv Disable 6. Dell Laser MFP 1815dn Menu Functions 1. Machine Setup Machine ID Date&Time Clock Mode Language Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer 21 Copy Defaults # of Copies Zoom Contrast Quality Select Tray Duplex 3. Email setup SMTP Server User Setup...
Owners Manual
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... save the selection. 6 Press Cancel ( ) to return to use. NOTE: Press Cancel ( ) to highlight Fax and press Select ( ). Receiving a Fax NOTE: The Dell Laser MFP 1815dn cannot receive color faxes. 1 Press Scroll ( or ) to cancel the fax job at any time while sending the fax. Refer to suit your fax needs...number of the remote fax machine using the keypad. 7 When you want to Standby mode. For details, see page 71. Using Your Multi-Function Printer 67 Sending a Fax Manually 1 Load the document(s) face up with top edge in the fax menu options, see "Adjusting the Document Contrast" ...
... save the selection. 6 Press Cancel ( ) to return to use. NOTE: Press Cancel ( ) to highlight Fax and press Select ( ). Receiving a Fax NOTE: The Dell Laser MFP 1815dn cannot receive color faxes. 1 Press Scroll ( or ) to cancel the fax job at any time while sending the fax. Refer to suit your fax needs...number of the remote fax machine using the keypad. 7 When you want to Standby mode. For details, see page 71. Using Your Multi-Function Printer 67 Sending a Fax Manually 1 Load the document(s) face up with top edge in the fax menu options, see "Adjusting the Document Contrast" ...
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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 Answer ... or • press the remote receive code *9* and hang up the receiver. 72 Using Your Multi-Function Printer Set your printer to Ans/Fax mode and set the Ring to Answer to a digit greater than the Rings to the back... of rings. • If you answer the call and hear fax tones, the printer will answer the fax call , the printer monitors and takes the line if a fax tone is received and starts receiving the fax. ...
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 Answer ... or • press the remote receive code *9* and hang up the receiver. 72 Using Your Multi-Function Printer Set your printer to Ans/Fax mode and set the Ring to Answer to a digit greater than the Rings to the back... of rings. • If you answer the call and hear fax tones, the printer will answer the fax call , the printer monitors and takes the line if a fax tone is received and starts receiving the fax. ...
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... Line Telephone Answering Device Line Phone LINE AUX PC Dell Laser MFP 1815dn Figure 2 If you want to use your computer modem for faxing or for a dial-up internet connection, connect the computer modem directly to the back of your printer with the TAD as shown here in Figure 2. ...; 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 modem.
... Line Telephone Answering Device Line Phone LINE AUX PC Dell Laser MFP 1815dn Figure 2 If you want to use your computer modem for faxing or for a dial-up internet connection, connect the computer modem directly to the back of your printer with the TAD as shown here in Figure 2. ...; 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 modem.
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... particular installation. Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 USA 512-338-4400 136 Appendix NOTICE: The FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of the following two conditions: 1 This...you are encouraged to try to comply with the FCC regulations: • Product name: Multi Function Printer • Model number: Dell Laser MFP 1815dn • Company name: Dell Inc. This device complies with radio and television reception. Operation is provided on different branch circuits. ...
... particular installation. Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 USA 512-338-4400 136 Appendix NOTICE: The FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of the following two conditions: 1 This...you are encouraged to try to comply with the FCC regulations: • Product name: Multi Function Printer • Model number: Dell Laser MFP 1815dn • Company name: Dell Inc. This device complies with radio and television reception. Operation is provided on different branch circuits. ...
User's Guide
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... to lift it . 2. NOTE: The power cord must be repacked. 4. CAUTION: The printer requires at least two people to the Dell™ Laser Multi-Function Printer 1815dn, ensure that is also important to install it safely. This item is a missing item, contact Dell: toner cartridge owner's manual Drivers and Utilities CDb power corda telephone line cord...
... to lift it . 2. NOTE: The power cord must be repacked. 4. CAUTION: The printer requires at least two people to the Dell™ Laser Multi-Function Printer 1815dn, ensure that is also important to install it safely. This item is a missing item, contact Dell: toner cartridge owner's manual Drivers and Utilities CDb power corda telephone line cord...
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...look through the document glass to the unlock position. The following illustrations show the standard Dell Laser MFP 1815dn and an optional tray 2 attached: Front View About Your Multi-Function Printer These are moving the printer or do not intend to hold the quick reference guide (optional) for a long... period of your printer. NOTE: To confirm the scanner is a space on the operator panel. To scan ...
...look through the document glass to the unlock position. The following illustrations show the standard Dell Laser MFP 1815dn and an optional tray 2 attached: Front View About Your Multi-Function Printer These are moving the printer or do not intend to hold the quick reference guide (optional) for a long... period of your printer. NOTE: To confirm the scanner is a space on the operator panel. To scan ...
User's Guide
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...of your display text in another language, see "Changing the Display Language". Plug one end of the power cord into the power receptacle at the rear part of the inside of the printer and the other end into a properly grounded outlet. 2. Paper Setup Paper Size...Duplex 6. To power on . Reports Phone Book 5. Warming Up appears on the display indicating that the printer is powered on the printer. Fax Defaults Contrast Resolution Rings to power on . To view your printer becomes hot once the printer is powered on the printer: 1. Dell Laser MFP 1815dn Menu Functions 1.
...of your display text in another language, see "Changing the Display Language". Plug one end of the power cord into the power receptacle at the rear part of the inside of the printer and the other end into a properly grounded outlet. 2. Paper Setup Paper Size...Duplex 6. To power on . Reports Phone Book 5. Warming Up appears on the display indicating that the printer is powered on the printer. Fax Defaults Contrast Resolution Rings to power on . To view your printer becomes hot once the printer is powered on the printer: 1. Dell Laser MFP 1815dn Menu Functions 1.
User's Guide
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...specified number of rings and automatically receives the fax. Receiving Automatically in the paper tray are the same whether you send a fax, the printer automatically redials the number every three minutes, up to resume by removing data stored in "Available Fax Defaults Options". For further details, see... see "Loading Paper". If you have dialed is busy or there is full, the printer can set your printer to redial the number without waiting. Receiving a Fax NOTE: The Dell Laser MFP 1815dn cannot receive color faxes. When the memory is no longer receive any incoming fax. For...
...specified number of rings and automatically receives the fax. Receiving Automatically in the paper tray are the same whether you send a fax, the printer automatically redials the number every three minutes, up to resume by removing data stored in "Available Fax Defaults Options". For further details, see... see "Loading Paper". If you have dialed is busy or there is full, the printer can set your printer to redial the number without waiting. Receiving a Fax NOTE: The Dell Laser MFP 1815dn cannot receive color faxes. When the memory is no longer receive any incoming fax. For...
User's Guide
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... Start menu, click Programs or All Programs DELL DELL Printers DELL Laser MFP 1815 Dell 1815dn Toner Reorder. Go to premier.dell.com or www.premier.dell.com to launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, and click the supplies link. NOTE: premier.dell.com is 5,000 pages. If your printer is connected to a network, type the printer's IP address in your Web browser...
... Start menu, click Programs or All Programs DELL DELL Printers DELL Laser MFP 1815 Dell 1815dn Toner Reorder. Go to premier.dell.com or www.premier.dell.com to launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, and click the supplies link. NOTE: premier.dell.com is 5,000 pages. If your printer is connected to a network, type the printer's IP address in your Web browser...
User's Guide
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...network through a Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, or NT 4.0 network printer connection. Setting Up the Locally Shared Printer You can then be able to allow others to print to install the Dell Laser MFP 1815dn software on box and then click OK. 5. In Windows 98/Me Setting Up the Host... Computer 1. Click the File and Print Sharing box, check the box next to I want , check the Reconnect at log on each computer that prints documents using the printer. Click the...
...network through a Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, or NT 4.0 network printer connection. Setting Up the Locally Shared Printer You can then be able to allow others to print to install the Dell Laser MFP 1815dn software on box and then click OK. 5. In Windows 98/Me Setting Up the Host... Computer 1. Click the File and Print Sharing box, check the box next to I want , check the Reconnect at log on each computer that prints documents using the printer. Click the...
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...the document(s) face up Address Book Group Numbers Changing Default Settings Fax Forward to E-mail addresses Scanning Overview Use your Dell Laser MFP 1815dn to convert pictures and text into the ADF. Dell ScanCenter runs as a JPEG, TIFF or PDF and save it from the Drivers and Utilities CD, you to scan... the image. Item Type Documents Documents of the application. NOTE: The first time you use PaperPort you must assign the application to the printer by previewing (or pre-scan) and cropping before you can start scanning in order for graphics. To scan and send an item to ...
...the document(s) face up Address Book Group Numbers Changing Default Settings Fax Forward to E-mail addresses Scanning Overview Use your Dell Laser MFP 1815dn to convert pictures and text into the ADF. Dell ScanCenter runs as a JPEG, TIFF or PDF and save it from the Drivers and Utilities CD, you to scan... the image. Item Type Documents Documents of the application. NOTE: The first time you use PaperPort you must assign the application to the printer by previewing (or pre-scan) and cropping before you can start scanning in order for graphics. To scan and send an item to ...
User's Guide
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... and trade names other documentation included with your printer, see "Finding Information". VESA is a trademark of your printer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc. Double-click the Dell 1815dn Toner Reorder icon on the features, options, and... from Dell: 1. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. For information on other than its larger relationship customers. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names of Dell Inc.; Dell Laser Multi-Function Printer 1815dn User's...
... and trade names other documentation included with your printer, see "Finding Information". VESA is a trademark of your printer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc. Double-click the Dell 1815dn Toner Reorder icon on the features, options, and... from Dell: 1. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. For information on other than its larger relationship customers. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names of Dell Inc.; Dell Laser Multi-Function Printer 1815dn User's...
Service Manual
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...Quick Reference Guide Owner's manual S/W CD ROM S/W Toner Cartridge Power Cable Telephone Jack Printer Cable Type How to install Toner OCR FAX SCAN S/W Life Toner Count Level Sensor Dell Laser MFP 1815dn DELL Laser MFP 1815 / 1815d Remarks No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Addition Win2003 ...Yes Yes CDs for Print Driver, Scan Driver, RCP PaperPort N/A PaperPort 1 EA (3K yield ISO 19752 5% Coverage) 1 EA 1 EA No One Piece Type Toner Cartridge Front door open and front loading Initial 3Kpages (5% ISO 19752Test Pattern) running Standard: 3Kpages High yield: 5 K pages No ...
...Quick Reference Guide Owner's manual S/W CD ROM S/W Toner Cartridge Power Cable Telephone Jack Printer Cable Type How to install Toner OCR FAX SCAN S/W Life Toner Count Level Sensor Dell Laser MFP 1815dn DELL Laser MFP 1815 / 1815d Remarks No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Addition Win2003 ...Yes Yes CDs for Print Driver, Scan Driver, RCP PaperPort N/A PaperPort 1 EA (3K yield ISO 19752 5% Coverage) 1 EA 1 EA No One Piece Type Toner Cartridge Front door open and front loading Initial 3Kpages (5% ISO 19752Test Pattern) running Standard: 3Kpages High yield: 5 K pages No ...
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...will be attained to enable launch in all target markets 4.1 System Configurations Dell 1815dn is composed of 1 CPU and 1 Board. Dual / Single Beam, - if CIP4E used (a4 DMA channel use CIP4e, 4ch is available for One Touch Dial, Speed Dial List. - Access Time: 90ns (Max) ...for external DMA. size : 16M Byte (NOR Flash) - Dell 1815dn is exclusive controller to execute Printer & F AX Function and to meet standard approvals of fice customers. Each Part is a Multi-Function Peripheral (MFP) integrating a plain fax, a B/W laser printer , a color flatbed scanner, and a B/W copier. Line ...
...will be attained to enable launch in all target markets 4.1 System Configurations Dell 1815dn is composed of 1 CPU and 1 Board. Dual / Single Beam, - if CIP4E used (a4 DMA channel use CIP4e, 4ch is available for One Touch Dial, Speed Dial List. - Access Time: 90ns (Max) ...for external DMA. size : 16M Byte (NOR Flash) - Dell 1815dn is exclusive controller to execute Printer & F AX Function and to meet standard approvals of fice customers. Each Part is a Multi-Function Peripheral (MFP) integrating a plain fax, a B/W laser printer , a color flatbed scanner, and a B/W copier. Line ...
Firmware Upgrade
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...extracted. 7. Click OK. 8. Steps to launch the Firmware Update Utility. 4. Updating Firmware on the Dell Laser Printer MFP 1815dn NOTICE: Do not turn off your PC to C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R126886. 5. The Self-Extractor window appears. 3. If the directory doesn't exist, you downloaded the... to upgrade Dell 1815dn USB Connected Printer 1. Click OK or Continue. 4. Connect your printer or computer, or disconnect any cables during this will corrupt the memory and the printer will be prompted to create one. Click Yes. 6. See Figure 1. USB-Connected Printers Dell 1815dn Firmware information...
...extracted. 7. Click OK. 8. Steps to launch the Firmware Update Utility. 4. Updating Firmware on the Dell Laser Printer MFP 1815dn NOTICE: Do not turn off your PC to C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R126886. 5. The Self-Extractor window appears. 3. If the directory doesn't exist, you downloaded the... to upgrade Dell 1815dn USB Connected Printer 1. Click OK or Continue. 4. Connect your printer or computer, or disconnect any cables during this will corrupt the memory and the printer will be prompted to create one. Click Yes. 6. See Figure 1. USB-Connected Printers Dell 1815dn Firmware information...