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
Owners Manual
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...trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc.. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Model Laser MFP 1815dn June 2006 NF 841 Rev. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming .... Dell Inc. A00 5 Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of your printer. Information in trademarks and trade names other ...
...trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc.. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Model Laser MFP 1815dn June 2006 NF 841 Rev. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming .... Dell Inc. A00 5 Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of your printer. Information in trademarks and trade names other ...
Owners Manual
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... Phone Book Sent Report RCV Report System Data Scheduled Jobs MSG Confirm 8. Machine Setup Machine ID Date&Time Clock Mode Language Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer 21 Dell Laser MFP 1815dn Menu Functions 1. Paper Setting Paper Size Paper Type 2.
... Phone Book Sent Report RCV Report System Data Scheduled Jobs MSG Confirm 8. Machine Setup Machine ID Date&Time Clock Mode Language Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer 21 Dell Laser MFP 1815dn Menu Functions 1. Paper Setting Paper Size Paper Type 2.
Owners Manual
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... programs before uninstalling software, and restart your computer after completing the uninstall process. 1 From the Start menu, select 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 are removed from your computer. 4 Click OK...
... programs before uninstalling software, and restart your computer after completing the uninstall process. 1 From the Start menu, select 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 are removed from your computer. 4 Click OK...
Owners Manual
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Grain short is preferred for papers over 163 g/m2 (43 lb bond). Dual-web paper - sensitive area (must enter the printer first) Paper base (grain long) Envelopes 100% Cotton Sulfite, wood-free - Vinyl - Bypass Tray 60-135 g/m2 grain long (16 to 100% Weight- 24 ... 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 bond) - Content Maximum or up to 36 lb bond)...
Grain short is preferred for papers over 163 g/m2 (43 lb bond). Dual-web paper - sensitive area (must enter the printer first) Paper base (grain long) Envelopes 100% Cotton Sulfite, wood-free - Vinyl - Bypass Tray 60-135 g/m2 grain long (16 to 100% Weight- 24 ... 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 bond) - Content Maximum or up to 36 lb bond)...
Owners Manual
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... open the rear cover when you . 46 Loading Print Media tray 5 sheets of card stock in the bypass The label is designed for use with laser printers. NOTE: Do not load envelopes with: • Holes, perforations, cutouts, or deep embossing. • Metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding... bars. • Exposed flap adhesive. 5 sheets of labels in the bypass tray • The card stock is designed for use with laser printers. • The thickness should not exceed 0.025 inches. 5 sheets of the envelope. bypass tray • The rough side faces you print on ...
... open the rear cover when you . 46 Loading Print Media tray 5 sheets of card stock in the bypass The label is designed for use with laser printers. NOTE: Do not load envelopes with: • Holes, perforations, cutouts, or deep embossing. • Metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding... bars. • Exposed flap adhesive. 5 sheets of labels in the bypass tray • The card stock is designed for use with laser printers. • The thickness should not exceed 0.025 inches. 5 sheets of the envelope. bypass tray • The rough side faces you print on ...
Owners Manual
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..., you can use PaperPort you plan to use these recommended resolutions may exceed the capabilities of available applications. Scanning Use your Dell Laser MFP 1815 to your computer. Please refer to "Printer Settings Utility" on the item type and how you must assign the application to 600 dpi Scanning above table, you should...
..., you can use PaperPort you plan to use these recommended resolutions may exceed the capabilities of available applications. Scanning Use your Dell Laser MFP 1815 to your computer. Please refer to "Printer Settings Utility" on the item type and how you must assign the application to 600 dpi Scanning above table, you should...
Owners Manual
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... 5 Press Select ( ) to save the selection. 6 Press Cancel ( ) to return to "Advanced Fax" in first into the ADF. Using Your Multi-Function Printer 67 For details about the receiving mode, refer to "Receive Mode" on page 65. 4 Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight On Hook Dial and press Select...6 Enter the number of the remote fax machine using the keypad. 7 When you want to highlight Fax and press Select ( ). Receiving a Fax NOTE: The Dell Laser MFP 1815dn cannot receive color faxes. 1 Press Scroll ( or ) to use. OR Place a single document face down on page 49. 2 Press Scroll ( or ) to...
... 5 Press Select ( ) to save the selection. 6 Press Cancel ( ) to return to "Advanced Fax" in first into the ADF. Using Your Multi-Function Printer 67 For details about the receiving mode, refer to "Receive Mode" on page 65. 4 Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight On Hook Dial and press Select...6 Enter the number of the remote fax machine using the keypad. 7 When you want to highlight Fax and press Select ( ). Receiving a Fax NOTE: The Dell Laser MFP 1815dn cannot receive color faxes. 1 Press Scroll ( or ) to use. OR Place a single document face down on page 49. 2 Press Scroll ( or ) to...
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...or • press the remote receive code *9* and hang up the receiver. 72 Using Your Multi-Function Printer 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 setting for the TAD. ...8226; When the TAD picks up the call, the printer monitors and takes the line if a fax tone ...
...or • press the remote receive code *9* and hang up the receiver. 72 Using Your Multi-Function Printer 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 setting for the TAD. ...8226; When the TAD picks up the call, the printer monitors and takes the line if a fax tone ...
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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. ... 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. Using Your Multi-Function...
...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. ... 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. Using Your Multi-Function...
User's Guide
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... not expose the toner cartridge to light for stored fax numbers or email addresses. Press: To: Dial/Enter number or enter alphanumeric characters. Fonts The Dell Laser printer supports the following fonts: Installing the Toner Cartridge 1.
... not expose the toner cartridge to light for stored fax numbers or email addresses. Press: To: Dial/Enter number or enter alphanumeric characters. Fonts The Dell Laser printer supports the following fonts: Installing the Toner Cartridge 1.
User's Guide
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... blank pages print when a print job or copy job are only saved in the printer. At this stage, the toner cartridge needs to avoid touching this area. 5. Print quality and printer reliability are not guaranteed if you will guide the cartridge into the correct position until it... the toner cartridge. Tabs on hand when the current cartridge no longer prints satisfactorily. Pull the toner cartridge out. 3. NOTE: The Dell Laser printer 1815 can print received faxes when the toner is surely closed. Holding the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the cartridge into...
... blank pages print when a print job or copy job are only saved in the printer. At this stage, the toner cartridge needs to avoid touching this area. 5. Print quality and printer reliability are not guaranteed if you will guide the cartridge into the correct position until it... the toner cartridge. Tabs on hand when the current cartridge no longer prints satisfactorily. Pull the toner cartridge out. 3. NOTE: The Dell Laser printer 1815 can print received faxes when the toner is surely closed. Holding the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the cartridge into...
User's Guide
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...print media. For the bypass tray, 60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb bond) paper, grain long fibers are not recommended for laser printers. Paper containing fibers such as carbonless papers, carbonless copy paper (CCP), or no carbon required (NCR) paper l Preprinted papers with chemicals ... and ensures trouble-free printing. Unacceptable Paper The following papers are recommended. Grain refers to the alignment of the paper fibers in the printer fuser l Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the paper package. Fiber Content Most high-quality xerographic paper...
...print media. For the bypass tray, 60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb bond) paper, grain long fibers are not recommended for laser printers. Paper containing fibers such as carbonless papers, carbonless copy paper (CCP), or no carbon required (NCR) paper l Preprinted papers with chemicals ... and ensures trouble-free printing. Unacceptable Paper The following papers are recommended. Grain refers to the alignment of the paper fibers in the printer fuser l Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the paper package. Fiber Content Most high-quality xerographic paper...
User's Guide
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...Selecting Preprinted Forms and Letterhead Use the following table for best results. Use papers printed with heat-resistant inks designed for laser printers. latex inks might not. Page orientation is properly loaded in the print media sources. l Choose papers that you have...on Letterhead Check with rough or heavily textured surfaces. Printing on a level surface. l Remember to withstand temperatures up Logo enters the printer first Left side of tray optional tray 2 bypass tray Face up to determine whether the preprinted letterhead you have chosen is displayed on...
...Selecting Preprinted Forms and Letterhead Use the following table for best results. Use papers printed with heat-resistant inks designed for laser printers. latex inks might not. Page orientation is properly loaded in the print media sources. l Choose papers that you have...on Letterhead Check with rough or heavily textured surfaces. Printing on a level surface. l Remember to withstand temperatures up Logo enters the printer first Left side of tray optional tray 2 bypass tray Face up to determine whether the preprinted letterhead you have chosen is displayed on...
User's Guide
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... curl or twist - Drilled paper can cause poor print quality. l Load one envelope at the paper manufacturer and not drilled into paper already packaged in laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond) weight for laser printers. Print quality and durability depend on loading an envelope. l For best performance...
... curl or twist - Drilled paper can cause poor print quality. l Load one envelope at the paper manufacturer and not drilled into paper already packaged in laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond) weight for laser printers. Print quality and durability depend on loading an envelope. l For best performance...
User's Guide
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Have postage stamps attached - Labels Your printer can load one label sheet at least 0.04 in the bypass tray. We recommend zone coating of the adhesive at a time in . (1 mm) away from peeling inside the printer. l If zone coating of the sheet. l Do not use labels...; F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions. l Load an envelope with the flap side down and with laser printers. Try a sample of 180° C (356° F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions. Partial sheets also contaminate your...
Have postage stamps attached - Labels Your printer can load one label sheet at least 0.04 in the bypass tray. We recommend zone coating of the adhesive at a time in . (1 mm) away from peeling inside the printer. l If zone coating of the sheet. l Do not use labels...; F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions. l Load an envelope with the flap side down and with laser printers. Try a sample of 180° C (356° F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions. Partial sheets also contaminate your...
User's Guide
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... Xerographic or business paper Card stock-maximum (grain long)a Index Bristol Tag Cover Card stock-maximum (grain short)a Index Bristol Tag Cover Transparencies Laser printer Tray 1 and Optional Tray 2 60-90 g/m2 grain long (16-24 lb bond) - Envelopes 100% Cotton Content Sulfite, wood-free...(20-36 lb bond) 75-90 g/m2 (20-24 lb) Y - (98.4 x 190.5 mm) Envelope COM-10 4.12 x 9.5 in . - sensitive area (must enter the printer first) Paper base (grain long) - Print Media Weight Bypass Tray 60-135 g/m2 grain long (16 to 100% - Y Y Y (216 x 330 mm) Envelope 7-3/4 (Monarch) ...
... Xerographic or business paper Card stock-maximum (grain long)a Index Bristol Tag Cover Card stock-maximum (grain short)a Index Bristol Tag Cover Transparencies Laser printer Tray 1 and Optional Tray 2 60-90 g/m2 grain long (16-24 lb bond) - Envelopes 100% Cotton Content Sulfite, wood-free...(20-36 lb bond) 75-90 g/m2 (20-24 lb) Y - (98.4 x 190.5 mm) Envelope COM-10 4.12 x 9.5 in . - sensitive area (must enter the printer first) Paper base (grain long) - Print Media Weight Bypass Tray 60-135 g/m2 grain long (16 to 100% - Y Y Y (216 x 330 mm) Envelope 7-3/4 (Monarch) ...
User's Guide
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... of the print settings are using the correct type of paper may be incorrect. Right-click the Dell Laser MFP 1815 printer icon, click Properties Details Spool Settings. Try a print job that there is too thick. See ...one type, size and weight. • If multiple sheets have already printed successfully. Select the desired spool setting. Check the power switch and the power source. If a printer system error occurs, contact your application. See "Paper Specifications". • There may be debris inside the printer. Select Dell Laser MFP 1815 as Default Printer...
... of the print settings are using the correct type of paper may be incorrect. Right-click the Dell Laser MFP 1815 printer icon, click Properties Details Spool Settings. Try a print job that there is too thick. See ...one type, size and weight. • If multiple sheets have already printed successfully. Select the desired spool setting. Check the power switch and the power source. If a printer system error occurs, contact your application. See "Paper Specifications". • There may be debris inside the printer. Select Dell Laser MFP 1815 as Default Printer...
Service Manual
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...printer. System Outline 44. System Outline This document is connected with Main by flash memory within system program, and to apply TBR21 standard (Domestic, Europe, etc.) 4.1.1 CPU Part 1) CPU : ARM920T , which focuses on common and standard design of different kind of fice customers. Dell 1815dn... Integrated System for One Touch Dial, Speed Dial List. - Support A3 1200dpi, multi-pass color. Dual / Single Beam, - LVDS Pad (VDO, HSYNC), - if CIP4E used (a4 DMA channel use CIP4e, 4ch is a Multi-Function Peripheral (MFP) integrating a plain fax, a B/W laser printer , a color ...
...printer. System Outline 44. System Outline This document is connected with Main by flash memory within system program, and to apply TBR21 standard (Domestic, Europe, etc.) 4.1.1 CPU Part 1) CPU : ARM920T , which focuses on common and standard design of different kind of fice customers. Dell 1815dn... Integrated System for One Touch Dial, Speed Dial List. - Support A3 1200dpi, multi-pass color. Dual / Single Beam, - LVDS Pad (VDO, HSYNC), - if CIP4E used (a4 DMA channel use CIP4e, 4ch is a Multi-Function Peripheral (MFP) integrating a plain fax, a B/W laser printer , a color ...
Firmware Upgrade
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....exe" icon to create one. Doing this will corrupt the memory and the printer will be located at C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R126886 if not select the location where you 'll be prompted to launch the Firmware Update Utility. 4. USB-Connected Printers Dell 1815dn Firmware information Firmware zippack name...the Firmware Update Utility launches, select the "Local (USB)" option. Connect your printer or computer, or disconnect any cables during this should be permanently damaged. Updating Firmware on the Dell Laser Printer MFP 1815dn NOTICE: Do not turn off your PC to Dell1815dn via USB. 3. Follow ...
....exe" icon to create one. Doing this will corrupt the memory and the printer will be located at C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R126886 if not select the location where you 'll be prompted to launch the Firmware Update Utility. 4. USB-Connected Printers Dell 1815dn Firmware information Firmware zippack name...the Firmware Update Utility launches, select the "Local (USB)" option. Connect your printer or computer, or disconnect any cables during this should be permanently damaged. Updating Firmware on the Dell Laser Printer MFP 1815dn NOTICE: Do not turn off your PC to Dell1815dn via USB. 3. Follow ...