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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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...damage, personal injury, or death. Trademarks used in this document is strictly forbidden. Dell Inc. Model Laser MFP 1815dn June 2006 NF 841 Rev. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc.. All rights reserved. is subject to hardware or loss of data and tells... you make better use of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of your printer. Adobe...
...damage, personal injury, or death. Trademarks used in this document is strictly forbidden. Dell Inc. Model Laser MFP 1815dn June 2006 NF 841 Rev. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc.. All rights reserved. is subject to hardware or loss of data and tells... you make better use of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of your printer. Adobe...
Owners Manual
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...Reduction Discard Size Receive Code DRPD Mode Duplex 4. Machine Setup Machine ID Date&Time Clock Mode Language Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer 21 Scan Defaults Image Size File Format Resolution Netscan Tm-out 5. Data 10.Sound/Volume Speaker Ringer Button Alarm Sound 11....Receive Mode Redial Delay Redial Attmpts Secure Receive Prefix Dial Stamp Rcvd Name ECM Mode Junk Fax List Scan Journal Email Report 11. Dell Laser MFP 1815dn Menu Functions 1. Advanced Fax Send Forward Rcv Forward Toll Save Junk Fax Setup 5. Maintenance Clean Drum Clear Settings 1 Press Scroll ...
...Reduction Discard Size Receive Code DRPD Mode Duplex 4. Machine Setup Machine ID Date&Time Clock Mode Language Preparing Your Multi-Function Printer 21 Scan Defaults Image Size File Format Resolution Netscan Tm-out 5. Data 10.Sound/Volume Speaker Ringer Button Alarm Sound 11....Receive Mode Redial Delay Redial Attmpts Secure Receive Prefix Dial Stamp Rcvd Name ECM Mode Junk Fax List Scan Journal Email Report 11. Dell Laser MFP 1815dn Menu Functions 1. Advanced Fax Send Forward Rcv Forward Toll Save Junk Fax Setup 5. Maintenance Clean Drum Clear Settings 1 Press Scroll ...
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Uninstalling Software Remove the printer drivers if you to remove. 3 When your computer prompts you are removed from your computer. 4 Click OK. 5 Restart your driver installation fails. You can remove ... 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 confirm your selection, click Yes. NOTE: Close all its components are upgrading the software...
Uninstalling Software Remove the printer drivers if you to remove. 3 When your computer prompts you are removed from your computer. 4 Click OK. 5 Restart your driver installation fails. You can remove ... 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 confirm your selection, click Yes. NOTE: Close all its components are upgrading the software...
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Polyester - Grain short is preferred for papers over 163 g/m2 (43 lb bond). sensitive area (must enter the printer first) Paper base (grain long) Envelopes 100% Cotton Sulfite, wood-free - Integrated Forms Pressure- Bypass Tray 60-135 g/m2 grain long (16 to 100% ... 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) - Labels-maximum Paper -
Polyester - Grain short is preferred for papers over 163 g/m2 (43 lb bond). sensitive area (must enter the printer first) Paper base (grain long) Envelopes 100% Cotton Sulfite, wood-free - Integrated Forms Pressure- Bypass Tray 60-135 g/m2 grain long (16 to 100% ... 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) - Labels-maximum Paper -
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...Metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars. • Exposed flap adhesive. 5 sheets of labels in the bypass The label is designed for use with laser printers. bypass tray • The rough side faces you print on transparencies. You can load up to: 250 sheets of plain paper in the paper tray... to the width of the envelope. tray 5 sheets of card stock 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 transparency in the upper left corner. • The envelope is designed for use ...
...Metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars. • Exposed flap adhesive. 5 sheets of labels in the bypass The label is designed for use with laser printers. bypass tray • The rough side faces you print on transparencies. You can load up to: 250 sheets of plain paper in the paper tray... to the width of the envelope. tray 5 sheets of card stock 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 transparency in the upper left corner. • The envelope is designed for use ...
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... the capabilities of available applications. Please refer to convert pictures and text into editable images on your computer. Using Your Multi-Function Printer 57 Scanning Use your Dell Laser MFP 1815 to "Printer Settings Utility" on the User's Guide. Or, you to scan a document on your computer before scanning the image. NOTE: PaperPort is...
... the capabilities of available applications. Please refer to convert pictures and text into editable images on your computer. Using Your Multi-Function Printer 57 Scanning Use your Dell Laser MFP 1815 to "Printer Settings Utility" on the User's Guide. Or, you to scan a document on your computer before scanning the image. NOTE: PaperPort is...
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...receive and print received faxes. NOTE: Press Cancel ( ) to highlight Fax and press Select ( ). Using Your Multi-Function Printer 67 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. ...Your printer provides an additional option, Secure Receive, to use. OR Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ). 2 ...
...receive and print received faxes. NOTE: Press Cancel ( ) to highlight Fax and press Select ( ). Using Your Multi-Function Printer 67 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. ...Your printer provides an additional option, Secure Receive, to use. OR Press Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ). 2 ...
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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.
User's Guide
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Insert a pause into a fax number in memory or search for more than a few minutes. 2. Fonts The Dell Laser printer supports the following fonts: Installing the Toner Cartridge 1. Remove the toner cartridge from its bag and thoroughly shake the cartridge from side-to-side to ...
Insert a pause into a fax number in memory or search for more than a few minutes. 2. Fonts The Dell Laser printer supports the following fonts: Installing the Toner Cartridge 1. Remove the toner cartridge from its bag and thoroughly shake the cartridge from side-to-side to ...
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...cartridge into the correct position until it on the cartridge to order toner cartridges. NOTE: The Dell Laser printer 1815 can print received faxes when the toner is surely closed. CAUTION: For best results, use Dell supplies. Save the box and the cover for shipping. Hot water sets toner into contact with... your clothing, wipe the toner off with a dry cloth and wash your clothing in the printer. CAUTION: Do not touch the green underside of ...
...cartridge into the correct position until it on the cartridge to order toner cartridges. NOTE: The Dell Laser printer 1815 can print received faxes when the toner is surely closed. CAUTION: For best results, use Dell supplies. Save the box and the cover for shipping. Hot water sets toner into contact with... your clothing, wipe the toner off with a dry cloth and wash your clothing in the printer. CAUTION: Do not touch the green underside of ...
User's Guide
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... paper you have chosen is preferred. Check with the printer: l Chemically treated papers used to make copies without discoloring, bleeding, or releasing hazardous emissions. When choosing any type of print media. Business papers designed for laser printers. For the bypass tray, 60 to 90 g/m2 ...(16 to 24 lb bond) paper, grain long fibers are not recommended for use may contaminate the printer l Preprinted papers that can result in the printer fuser l Preprinted papers that do...
... paper you have chosen is preferred. Check with the printer: l Chemically treated papers used to make copies without discoloring, bleeding, or releasing hazardous emissions. When choosing any type of print media. Business papers designed for laser printers. For the bypass tray, 60 to 90 g/m2 ...(16 to 24 lb bond) paper, grain long fibers are not recommended for use may contaminate the printer l Preprinted papers that can result in the printer fuser l Preprinted papers that do...
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... are oxidation-set or oil-based should meet these requirements; Use the following guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead paper for the printer: l Use long grain papers for best results. l Make sure the paper is displayed on Letterhead Check with the manufacturer or vendor... in doubt, contact your paper supplier. mixing results in the same source; l Do not use paper that you have chosen is acceptable for laser printers. Print Media Source tray 1 (standard tray) Print Side Face down Top of Page Portrait Front of tray Landscape Left side of 180°...
... are oxidation-set or oil-based should meet these requirements; Use the following guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead paper for the printer: l Use long grain papers for best results. l Make sure the paper is displayed on Letterhead Check with the manufacturer or vendor... in doubt, contact your paper supplier. mixing results in the same source; l Do not use paper that you have chosen is acceptable for laser printers. Print Media Source tray 1 (standard tray) Print Side Face down Top of Page Portrait Front of tray Landscape Left side of 180°...
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... performance, use in a ream. Have excessive curl or twist - Drilled paper can load one transparency in laser printers. Transparencies must be punched at a time in the bypass tray. Use the following guidelines to determine whether your transparencies are considering using with laser printers that heat transparencies to 180° C (356° F). l Prepunched paper can include...
... performance, use in a ream. Have excessive curl or twist - Drilled paper can load one transparency in laser printers. Transparencies must be punched at a time in the bypass tray. Use the following guidelines to determine whether your transparencies are considering using with laser printers that heat transparencies to 180° C (356° F). l Prepunched paper can include...
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... exposed adhesive when the flap is preferred, especially when printing bar codes. Have postage stamps attached - l A combination of the envelope with laser printers. You can withstand temperatures of any label you are considering using with adhesive, and could void your warranty. Adhesive material contaminates your...using , check with the stamp area on the leading and driver edge, and a non-oozing adhesive should be used. l Use labels that can load one label sheet at least 0.04 in . (1 mm) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or between die-cuts of the envelopes. ...
... exposed adhesive when the flap is preferred, especially when printing bar codes. Have postage stamps attached - l A combination of the envelope with laser printers. You can withstand temperatures of any label you are considering using with adhesive, and could void your warranty. Adhesive material contaminates your...using , check with the stamp area on the leading and driver edge, and a non-oozing adhesive should be used. l Use labels that can load one label sheet at least 0.04 in . (1 mm) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or between die-cuts of the envelopes. ...
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... Type Paper 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) - Grain short is preferred for papers over 163 g/m2 (43 lb bond... 100% - Envelopes 100% Cotton Content Sulfite, wood-free or up to 8.5 x 14 in. - Labels-maximum Paper - Dual-web paper - Vinyl - sensitive area (must enter the printer first) Paper base (grain long) - Maximum Weight- 24 lb cotton bonds a.
... Type Paper 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) - Grain short is preferred for papers over 163 g/m2 (43 lb bond... 100% - Envelopes 100% Cotton Content Sulfite, wood-free or up to 8.5 x 14 in. - Labels-maximum Paper - Dual-web paper - Vinyl - sensitive area (must enter the printer first) Paper base (grain long) - Maximum Weight- 24 lb cotton bonds a.
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...the cable to ensure that you are against both sides of only one type, size and weight. • If multiple sheets have already printed successfully. The printer is extremely slow. Disconnect the printer cable and reconnect. See "Clearing Jams in the paper tray. ...indicating a system error. Select the desired spool setting. Right-click the Dell Laser MFP 1815 printer icon, click Properties Details Spool Settings. Multiple sheets of paper do not match. Check the printer for a laser printer. For many software applications, the paper source selection is blank. The...
...the cable to ensure that you are against both sides of only one type, size and weight. • If multiple sheets have already printed successfully. The printer is extremely slow. Disconnect the printer cable and reconnect. See "Clearing Jams in the paper tray. ...indicating a system error. Select the desired spool setting. Right-click the Dell Laser MFP 1815 printer icon, click Properties Details Spool Settings. Multiple sheets of paper do not match. Check the printer for a laser printer. For many software applications, the paper source selection is blank. The...
Service Manual
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...target markets 4.1 System Configurations Dell 1815dn 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 Interface part is designed to meet standard approvals of products. Main function block Completely Integrated System for One Touch Dial, Speed Dial ... common and standard design of different kind of FCC Part 15 Class B, FCC Part 68, IC 60950, and cUL for Dell 1815dn. Dell 1815dn is the product specification for the US and Canada. Scanner part is composed of the Main Control part, Operation Panel part,...
...target markets 4.1 System Configurations Dell 1815dn 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 Interface part is designed to meet standard approvals of products. Main function block Completely Integrated System for One Touch Dial, Speed Dial ... common and standard design of different kind of FCC Part 15 Class B, FCC Part 68, IC 60950, and cUL for Dell 1815dn. Dell 1815dn is the product specification for the US and Canada. Scanner part is composed of the Main Control part, Operation Panel part,...
Firmware Upgrade
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... -screen installation instructions in the window. 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 create one. Follow the on the Dell Laser Printer MFP 1815dn NOTICE: Do not turn off your PC to launch the Firmware Update Utility...
... -screen installation instructions in the window. 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 create one. Follow the on the Dell Laser Printer MFP 1815dn NOTICE: Do not turn off your PC to launch the Firmware Update Utility...