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... types of your new laser printer You can use preprinted forms and letterhead with plain paper. Copy originals in a full range of colors using Networks scanning. See Software section. See Software section. • Print Posters. See Software section. Expand your printer's capacity • Your printer has an extra memory slot...The multi-purpose tray holds up to 100 sheets of plain paper. • The 250-sheet tray 1 and 500-sheet optional tray support plain paper in color and use . • To save paper, you print. Save time and money • To save paper, you can: SPECIAL ...
... types of your new laser printer You can use preprinted forms and letterhead with plain paper. Copy originals in a full range of colors using Networks scanning. See Software section. See Software section. • Print Posters. See Software section. Expand your printer's capacity • Your printer has an extra memory slot...The multi-purpose tray holds up to 100 sheets of plain paper. • The 250-sheet tray 1 and 500-sheet optional tray support plain paper in color and use . • To save paper, you print. Save time and money • To save paper, you can: SPECIAL ...
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... Network Interface Enthernet 10/100 Base TX wired LAN Duplex (2-sided) printing FAX Dell 2145cn O ( : Included, O: Optional) ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE This user's guide provides information about basic understanding of the printer as well as below: • Document is synonymous with media, or print media... or malfunction. Some terms in this guide for your document needs - pages per minute Used to guide users to support all of your new laser printer | 3 The date format may differ from printing and copying, to this guide are used interchangeably, as detailed explanation...
... Network Interface Enthernet 10/100 Base TX wired LAN Duplex (2-sided) printing FAX Dell 2145cn O ( : Included, O: Optional) ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE This user's guide provides information about basic understanding of the printer as well as below: • Document is synonymous with media, or print media... or malfunction. Some terms in this guide for your document needs - pages per minute Used to guide users to support all of your new laser printer | 3 The date format may differ from printing and copying, to this guide are used interchangeably, as detailed explanation...
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... help screen, click Help from the Manual folder on the printer software CD. Quick Install Guide Provides information on setting up your printer and this requires that you with help , support, printer drivers, manuals, and order information from the following resources, either as a print-out...get help information on how to print documents with step-by-step instructions for using your printer from the Dell websites www.dell.com or support.dell.com. 4 | Features of your new laser printer FINDING MORE INFORMATION You can find information for setting up the properties for maintaining your...
... help screen, click Help from the Manual folder on the printer software CD. Quick Install Guide Provides information on setting up your printer and this requires that you with help , support, printer drivers, manuals, and order information from the following resources, either as a print-out...get help information on how to print documents with step-by-step instructions for using your printer from the Dell websites www.dell.com or support.dell.com. 4 | Features of your new laser printer FINDING MORE INFORMATION You can find information for setting up the properties for maintaining your...
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... Features of your new laser printer 5 Safety information INTRODUCTION 12 Printer overview 12 12 12 Front view Rear view 13 Control panel overview 14 Understanding the Status LED 14 Acknowledging the status of the toner cartridge 15 Menu overview 16 Supplied software 16 Printer driver features 16 Printer driver 16 PostScript driver...originals 23 23 23 On the scanner glass In the DADF 24 Selecting print media 25 Specifications on print media 26 Media sizes supported in each mode 26 Guidelines for special print media 27 Changing the size of the paper in the paper tray 27 Loading ...
... Features of your new laser printer 5 Safety information INTRODUCTION 12 Printer overview 12 12 12 Front view Rear view 13 Control panel overview 14 Understanding the Status LED 14 Acknowledging the status of the toner cartridge 15 Menu overview 16 Supplied software 16 Printer driver features 16 Printer driver 16 PostScript driver...originals 23 23 23 On the scanner glass In the DADF 24 Selecting print media 25 Specifications on print media 26 Media sizes supported in each mode 26 Guidelines for special print media 27 Changing the size of the paper in the paper tray 27 Loading ...
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contents APPENDIX 91 Dell Technical Support Policy 91 91 Contacting Dell 91 Warranty and Return Policy GLOSSARY 92 INDEX 96 Contents | 11
contents APPENDIX 91 Dell Technical Support Policy 91 91 Contacting Dell 91 Warranty and Return Policy GLOSSARY 92 INDEX 96 Contents | 11
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... panel overview • Understanding the Status LED • Acknowledging the status of the toner cartridge PRINTER OVERVIEW Front view • Menu overview • Supplied software • Printer driver features Rear view 1 Document width guides 2 DADF 3 Control panel 4 Output support 5 Front cover 6 Front cover handle 7 Multi-purpose tray handle 8 Multi-purpose tray 9 Tray 1 10...
... panel overview • Understanding the Status LED • Acknowledging the status of the toner cartridge PRINTER OVERVIEW Front view • Menu overview • Supplied software • Printer driver features Rear view 1 Document width guides 2 DADF 3 Control panel 4 Output support 5 Front cover 6 Front cover handle 7 Multi-purpose tray handle 8 Multi-purpose tray 9 Tray 1 10...
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... the printer's status and alerts you to print. The Dell Toner Management SystemTM window also displays the level of copies In addition, you to send the image by your printer drivers: Printer driver FEATURE WINDOWS LINUX Color mode O O Printer quality ...X page Watermark X X Overlay X X Duplex O X a. Printer Setting Utility: This program allows you to take full advantage of features supported by email. For details, refer to set up printer's other options from your multifunctional printer. CD Printer software CD Windows • • • • ...
... the printer's status and alerts you to print. The Dell Toner Management SystemTM window also displays the level of copies In addition, you to send the image by your printer drivers: Printer driver FEATURE WINDOWS LINUX Color mode O O Printer quality ...X page Watermark X X Overlay X X Duplex O X a. Printer Setting Utility: This program allows you to take full advantage of features supported by email. For details, refer to set up printer's other options from your multifunctional printer. CD Printer software CD Windows • • • • ...
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... information. SETTING UP THE NETWORK You need to set the printer close to the edge of heat, cold, and humidity. Supported operating environments The following steps. 1. Unpack the printer and check all the cables are connected to ensure that the printer is holding the printer tightly. 4. Select a stable location. PRINTING A DEMO PAGE Print a demo page...
... information. SETTING UP THE NETWORK You need to set the printer close to the edge of heat, cold, and humidity. Supported operating environments The following steps. 1. Unpack the printer and check all the cables are connected to ensure that the printer is holding the printer tightly. 4. Select a stable location. PRINTING A DEMO PAGE Print a demo page...
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.... 2. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs → Dell → Dell Printers → Dell 2145cn Color Laser MFP → Dell 2145cn Color Laser MFP → Set IP. 3. Click OK, then the printer prints the network information. Repeat this printer. You can also set up TCP/IP network parameters, follow the steps... until you begin, ensure that your system meets the following requirements: Microsoft® Windows® Your printer supports the following procedure is for the printer to connect to set several network IPs at the same time. • You can only use with...
.... 2. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs → Dell → Dell Printers → Dell 2145cn Color Laser MFP → Dell 2145cn Color Laser MFP → Set IP. 3. Click OK, then the printer prints the network information. Repeat this printer. You can also set up TCP/IP network parameters, follow the steps... until you begin, ensure that your system meets the following requirements: Microsoft® Windows® Your printer supports the following procedure is for the printer to connect to set several network IPs at the same time. • You can only use with...
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... on the network appears. Insert the Drivers and Utiltiies CD into your printer. 2. The list of 300 MB or larger for working with large scanned images. • The Linux scanner driver supports the optical resolution at maximum. INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE You have to the network, enter the port name and the... (1024 MB) Free HDD space 1 GB (2GB) • It is based on the Windows XP operating system. The CD should be closed on your printer's IP address or the MAC address, print a Network Configuration page (see "Printing reports" on the list, click Update to refresh the list, or select ...
... on the network appears. Insert the Drivers and Utiltiies CD into your printer. 2. The list of 300 MB or larger for working with large scanned images. • The Linux scanner driver supports the optical resolution at maximum. INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE You have to the network, enter the port name and the... (1024 MB) Free HDD space 1 GB (2GB) • It is based on the Windows XP operating system. The CD should be closed on your printer's IP address or the MAC address, print a Network Configuration page (see "Printing reports" on the list, click Update to refresh the list, or select ...
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...the paper is detected in the paper tray • Loading paper • Adjusting the output support • Setting the paper size and type LOADING ORIGINALS You can load up to 50 sheets ... x 14 inches). • Do not attempt to load the following types of the paper in the DADF, the printer gives it clean. • If you use the DADF: • Do not load paper smaller than 148 x 148...quality, especially for copying, scanning, and sending a fax. Dell 2145cn has the DADF function which can let you how to load an original for colored or gray-scaled images, use the scanner glass or DADF ...
...the paper is detected in the paper tray • Loading paper • Adjusting the output support • Setting the paper size and type LOADING ORIGINALS You can load up to 50 sheets ... x 14 inches). • Do not attempt to load the following types of the paper in the DADF, the printer gives it clean. • If you use the DADF: • Do not load paper smaller than 148 x 148...quality, especially for copying, scanning, and sending a fax. Dell 2145cn has the DADF function which can let you how to load an original for colored or gray-scaled images, use the scanner glass or DADF ...
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.... Temperature: You should be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. - Adhesives: The adhesive material should use in laser printers. - Labels can also cause damage to printer components. • Do not run a sheet of the envelope. • Avoid printing over to seal must ...8226; tray 1 Oficio, US Folio, • optional tray 2 Executive, JIS B5, A5, • multi-purpose tray A6 Print mode All sizes supported by the printer • tray 1 • optional tray 2 • multi-purpose tray Fax mode Letter, A4, Legal • tray 1 • optional tray...
.... Temperature: You should be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. - Adhesives: The adhesive material should use in laser printers. - Labels can also cause damage to printer components. • Do not run a sheet of the envelope. • Avoid printing over to seal must ...8226; tray 1 Oficio, US Folio, • optional tray 2 Executive, JIS B5, A5, • multi-purpose tray A6 Print mode All sizes supported by the printer • tray 1 • optional tray 2 • multi-purpose tray Fax mode Letter, A4, Legal • tray 1 • optional tray...
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...the top left side. • Labels: Print side up and top short edge entering the printer first. • Preprinted paper: Design side up with the top edge toward the printer. 4. ADJUSTING THE OUTPUT SUPPORT The printed pages stack on the paper size. For Letter-sized paper Pull out the output... support to pull it out appropriately depending on the output tray, and the output support will result in the software application. For ...
...the top left side. • Labels: Print side up and top short edge entering the printer first. • Preprinted paper: Design side up with the top edge toward the printer. 4. ADJUSTING THE OUTPUT SUPPORT The printed pages stack on the paper size. For Letter-sized paper Pull out the output... support to pull it out appropriately depending on the output tray, and the output support will result in the software application. For ...
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...DSL Microfilter is enabled only if the printer with which you are communicating does not support Super Fine resolution, the printer transmits using the highest resolution mode supported by pressing the 0 button. Enter your printer as a fax printer. However, if you send originals that...photographs. Resolution The default document settings produce good results when using a dot-matrix printer. Recommended resolution settings for different original document types are communicating also supports the Super Fine resolution. • For memory transmission, Super Fine mode is recommended...
...DSL Microfilter is enabled only if the printer with which you are communicating does not support Super Fine resolution, the printer transmits using the highest resolution mode supported by pressing the 0 button. Enter your printer as a fax printer. However, if you send originals that...photographs. Resolution The default document settings produce good results when using a dot-matrix printer. Recommended resolution settings for different original document types are communicating also supports the Super Fine resolution. • For memory transmission, Super Fine mode is recommended...
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..., which dial mode to five digits. This function allows users to the email address you may not be sent and press OK. 9. Contact your printer to forward incoming faxes to know what messages have a public telephone system or a private branch exchnage(PBX) system, you entered. 1. Receiving options ...press OK. 3. Press the left /right arrow until the menu item you have been sent by showing sent messages in the memory. Enter your printer does not support this option, your email address and press OK. 8. Press Stop/Clear ( ) to return to Ready mode. For details on page 44. ...
..., which dial mode to five digits. This function allows users to the email address you may not be sent and press OK. 9. Contact your printer to forward incoming faxes to know what messages have a public telephone system or a private branch exchnage(PBX) system, you entered. 1. Receiving options ...press OK. 3. Press the left /right arrow until the menu item you have been sent by showing sent messages in the memory. Enter your printer does not support this option, your email address and press OK. 8. Press Stop/Clear ( ) to return to Ready mode. For details on page 44. ...
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...8226; Printing from a USB memory device • Backing up Address Book / Phone Book entries and the system settings of 512 bytes. Your printer supports USB memory devices with a variety of the button you want to give you more room for storing documents, presentations, downloaded music and videos, ...high resolution photographs, or whatever other files you press, the color mode is designed for USB V1.1 and USB V2.0 memory devices. Check your USB memory device's file system from USB memory. Use ...
...8226; Printing from a USB memory device • Backing up Address Book / Phone Book entries and the system settings of 512 bytes. Your printer supports USB memory devices with a variety of the button you want to give you more room for storing documents, presentations, downloaded music and videos, ...high resolution photographs, or whatever other files you press, the color mode is designed for USB V1.1 and USB V2.0 memory devices. Check your USB memory device's file system from USB memory. Use ...
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... left /right arrow until the folder or file you want appears and press OK. 6. When you print a document. Direct Print option supported file types: • PRN: Dell PCL 6 compatible. • PRN files can select to print another job, and repeat from a USB memory device: 1. If one ...Type: Sets the original document's type. • Resolution: Sets the image resolution. • Scan Color: Sets the color mode. After scanning is complete, you press, the color mode is stored in the printer's memory can print TIFF, BMP, JPEG, PDF, and PRN files. Customizing scan to Ready mode....
... left /right arrow until the folder or file you want appears and press OK. 6. When you print a document. Direct Print option supported file types: • PRN: Dell PCL 6 compatible. • PRN files can select to print another job, and repeat from a USB memory device: 1. If one ...Type: Sets the original document's type. • Resolution: Sets the image resolution. • Scan Color: Sets the color mode. After scanning is complete, you press, the color mode is stored in the printer's memory can print TIFF, BMP, JPEG, PDF, and PRN files. Customizing scan to Ready mode....
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...could damage your clothing, wipe it if necessary. 5. Holding both handles on the toner cartridge. If the front cover is highly recommend that the color of the display and press OK. 2. Press the left/right arrow until CLR Empty Msg. When you want appears on the bottom line of ...open the toner cartridge package. Take a new toner cartridge out of the fuser unit might be guaranteed, and the product support is securely latched, and then turn the printer on your skin. Close the front cover. Place the toner cartridge on the toner cartridge and pull to remove the cartridge...
...could damage your clothing, wipe it if necessary. 5. Holding both handles on the toner cartridge. If the front cover is highly recommend that the color of the display and press OK. 2. Press the left/right arrow until CLR Empty Msg. When you want appears on the bottom line of ...open the toner cartridge package. Take a new toner cartridge out of the fuser unit might be guaranteed, and the product support is securely latched, and then turn the printer on your skin. Close the front cover. Place the toner cartridge on the toner cartridge and pull to remove the cartridge...
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...Insert a new DADF rubber pad into place. 4. To access Embedded Web Service: 1. Press Menu ( ) until System Setup appears on the Dell website, the printer's serial number may be a consistent problem with paper pickup or when its current status. • Change TCP/IP parameters and set up ...• Platen Scan: Displays the number of pages scanned using the printer. Press Menu ( ) until System Setup appears on the bottom line of pages the printer has printed or scanned. If you know the printer's status. • Get support for service or register as shown. 3. Press Stop/Clear ( ...
...Insert a new DADF rubber pad into place. 4. To access Embedded Web Service: 1. Press Menu ( ) until System Setup appears on the Dell website, the printer's serial number may be a consistent problem with paper pickup or when its current status. • Change TCP/IP parameters and set up ...• Platen Scan: Displays the number of pages scanned using the printer. Press Menu ( ) until System Setup appears on the bottom line of pages the printer has printed or scanned. If you know the printer's status. • Get support for service or register as shown. 3. Press Stop/Clear ( ...
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... 1 Open/Close Door Enter Again File Access Denied File Format Not Supported The protocol you entered is not properly closed. The front cover is applicable only to indicate the printer's status or errors. locks into memory. Enter the correct item again... have entered is not supported or server port is not supported. The printer is available. Registration Authentication Failure MEANING SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The printer has a communication problem. You should send the remaining pages later, when memory is adjusting the color registration. UNDERSTANDING DISPLAY MESSAGES...
... 1 Open/Close Door Enter Again File Access Denied File Format Not Supported The protocol you entered is not properly closed. The front cover is applicable only to indicate the printer's status or errors. locks into memory. Enter the correct item again... have entered is not supported or server port is not supported. The printer is available. Registration Authentication Failure MEANING SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The printer has a communication problem. You should send the remaining pages later, when memory is adjusting the color registration. UNDERSTANDING DISPLAY MESSAGES...