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...printer. Start Used to provide more information) Features of the toner cartridge. Used to provide additional information or detailed specification of the printer function and feature. Basic features of the printer...Dell 2145cn O ( : Included, O: Optional) ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE This user's guide provides information about basic understanding of this guide are used interchangeably, as detailed explanation on the printer...page for the additional detailed information. (See page 1 for your new laser printer | 3 Do not touch the green underside of your business. pages ...
...printer. Start Used to provide more information) Features of the toner cartridge. Used to provide additional information or detailed specification of the printer function and feature. Basic features of the printer...Dell 2145cn O ( : Included, O: Optional) ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE This user's guide provides information about basic understanding of this guide are used interchangeably, as detailed explanation on the printer...page for the additional detailed information. (See page 1 for your new laser printer | 3 Do not touch the green underside of your business. pages ...
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contents 2 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 GETTING STARTED 17 Setting...
contents 2 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 GETTING STARTED 17 Setting...
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...54 Viewing the USB memory status MAINTENANCE 55 Printing reports 55 55 Printing a report 55 Adjusting the color contrast 56 Using toner low alert 56 Clearing memory 56 Cleaning your printer 56 Cleaning the outside 56 Cleaning the inside 58 Cleaning the scan unit 58 Maintaining the cartridge ...58 Toner cartridge storage 58 Expected cartridge life 58 Redistributing toner 59 Replacing the toner cartridge 60 Clearing the Toner Empty message 61 Replacing the ...
...54 Viewing the USB memory status MAINTENANCE 55 Printing reports 55 55 Printing a report 55 Adjusting the color contrast 56 Using toner low alert 56 Clearing memory 56 Cleaning your printer 56 Cleaning the outside 56 Cleaning the inside 58 Cleaning the scan unit 58 Maintaining the cartridge ...58 Toner cartridge storage 58 Expected cartridge life 58 Redistributing toner 59 Replacing the toner cartridge 60 Clearing the Toner Empty message 61 Replacing the ...
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... • Control 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... tray 12 | Introduction 12 USB connector 13 Paper level indicator 14 Optional tray 2 Multi-purpose tray paper 15 width guides 16 Toner cartridge 17 Paper transfer belt 18 Scanner lid 19 Scanner lock switch 20 Scanner glass 21 Scan unit 1 USB port 7 Power...
... • Control 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... tray 12 | Introduction 12 USB connector 13 Paper level indicator 14 Optional tray 2 Multi-purpose tray paper 15 width guides 16 Toner cartridge 17 Paper transfer belt 18 Scanner lid 19 Scanner lock switch 20 Scanner glass 21 Scan unit 1 USB port 7 Power...
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...The toner colors shown below the LCD display coworks with the display messages (see Status LED with the touch of a few buttons. 2 Shift Allows you print a large number of pages at any time. Shows the status of the paper. You can copy both sides of your printer (see... allow children near it is inserted into a fax number. 6 Fax ( ) Activates Fax mode. 7 Copy ( ) Activates Copy mode. 8 Scan/Email ( ) 9 Display 10 Toner colors 11 Menu ( ) 12 Left/right arrow 13 OK ( ) 14 Back ( ) 15 Status ( ) 16 Darkness ( ) Activates Scan mode. CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW 1 Speed buttons ...
...The toner colors shown below the LCD display coworks with the display messages (see Status LED with the touch of a few buttons. 2 Shift Allows you print a large number of pages at any time. Shows the status of the paper. You can copy both sides of your printer (see... allow children near it is inserted into a fax number. 6 Fax ( ) Activates Fax mode. 7 Copy ( ) Activates Copy mode. 8 Scan/Email ( ) 9 Display 10 Toner colors 11 Menu ( ) 12 Left/right arrow 13 OK ( ) 14 Back ( ) 15 Status ( ) 16 Darkness ( ) Activates Scan mode. CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW 1 Speed buttons ...
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...the error to on page 70. • The toner cartridge is low or needs to operate the printer properly. When the green LED blinks rapidly, the printer is receiving data from the computer. However the arrow mark shows which color toner is in power save mode. STATUS DESCRIPTION Off ...• The printer is powered off-line. • The printer is of concern ...
...the error to on page 70. • The toner cartridge is low or needs to operate the printer properly. When the green LED blinks rapidly, the printer is receiving data from the computer. However the arrow mark shows which color toner is in power save mode. STATUS DESCRIPTION Off ...• The printer is powered off-line. • The printer is of concern ...
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If so, it is not applicable to set up the printer or use the printer's functions. NetScan Report User Auth List PCL Font List PS3 Font List Stored Job Completed Job Net Auth Log Maintenance Supplies Life Color Serial Number Toner Low Alert System Setup Machine Setup Machine ID Machine Fax No Date & Time Clock...
If so, it is not applicable to set up the printer or use the printer's functions. NetScan Report User Auth List PCL Font List PS3 Font List Stored Job Completed Job Net Auth Log Maintenance Supplies Life Color Serial Number Toner Low Alert System Setup Machine Setup Machine ID Machine Fax No Date & Time Clock...
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... page printing O X Scale printing O X Different source for your printer's features. Scan Manager: You can also open another image editor program, like Adobe® Photoshop®, from a Linux computer and print documents. Dell Toner Management SystemTM: Displays the status of the printer and the name of your multifunctional printer. MACINTOSH O O X O Oa O O X X O The CD provides you to set...
... page printing O X Scale printing O X Different source for your printer's features. Scan Manager: You can also open another image editor program, like Adobe® Photoshop®, from a Linux computer and print documents. Dell Toner Management SystemTM: Displays the status of the printer and the name of your multifunctional printer. MACINTOSH O O X O Oa O O X X O The CD provides you to set...
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... network parameters automatically. Printing is operating correctly. Select a flat, stable surface that the printer is suitable for about 2 seconds. Install the toner cartridge. 5. Load paper (see "Loading paper" on . Turn the printer on page 27). 6. Otherwise, the inside of the printer may be well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight or sources of your...
... network parameters automatically. Printing is operating correctly. Select a flat, stable surface that the printer is suitable for about 2 seconds. Install the toner cartridge. 5. Load paper (see "Loading paper" on . Turn the printer on page 27). 6. Otherwise, the inside of the printer may be well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight or sources of your...
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... Loading originals and print media | 23 Lift and open while copying may affect copy quality and toner consumption. • Dust on the scanner glass may cause black spots on the printout. In the... glass. 1. wrinkled or creased paper - Dell 2145cn has the DADF function which can use the scanner glass or DADF to load originals and print media into your printer. torn paper • Remove all staples... Setting the paper size and type LOADING ORIGINALS You can let you how to load an original for colored or gray-scaled images, use the DADF: • Do not load paper smaller than 148 x...
... Loading originals and print media | 23 Lift and open while copying may affect copy quality and toner consumption. • Dust on the scanner glass may cause black spots on the printout. In the... glass. 1. wrinkled or creased paper - Dell 2145cn has the DADF function which can use the scanner glass or DADF to load originals and print media into your printer. torn paper • Remove all staples... Setting the paper size and type LOADING ORIGINALS You can let you how to load an original for colored or gray-scaled images, use the DADF: • Do not load paper smaller than 148 x...
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... buttons, speed dial numbers. The display shows memory capacity and the number of received faxes when the printer is no paper in the tray or no toner in "Activating secure receiving mode." 2. prompt. You cannot send a color fax using this feature. 1. See "Setting up address book" on page 23. 3. Enter a four-digit password...
... buttons, speed dial numbers. The display shows memory capacity and the number of received faxes when the printer is no paper in the tray or no toner in "Activating secure receiving mode." 2. prompt. You cannot send a color fax using this feature. 1. See "Setting up address book" on page 23. 3. Enter a four-digit password...
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... junk fax numbers. This report is not applicable to your printer and the toner cartridge. The completed job page shows the list of stored job on options or models. Press Menu ( ) until Color appears and press OK. 4. Press OK when Yes appears ...provides information for getting best color quality. • Auto Color Reg.: Allows you to adjust the color setting. 1. This chapter includes: • Printing reports • Adjusting the color contrast • Clearing memory • Cleaning your printer • Maintaining the cartridge • Replacing the toner cartridge • Replacing ...
... junk fax numbers. This report is not applicable to your printer and the toner cartridge. The completed job page shows the list of stored job on options or models. Press Menu ( ) until Color appears and press OK. 4. Press OK when Yes appears ...provides information for getting best color quality. • Auto Color Reg.: Allows you to adjust the color setting. 1. This chapter includes: • Printing reports • Adjusting the color contrast • Clearing memory • Cleaning your printer • Maintaining the cartridge • Replacing the toner cartridge • Replacing ...
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...Clears all of the data stored in order to avoid touching this message to the factory default. Fax Setup Restores all of the toner cartridge, with your printer. Repeat steps 3 through 5 to confirm clearing. 6. Cleaning the outside Clean the cabinet of the fax options to appear or ... you use cloth or tissue dampened with water to clean it is contaminated with cleaning materials containing large amounts of your printer's memory. USING TONER LOW ALERT If toner in the display depending on options or models. Press Menu ( ) until System Setup appears on the bottom line of...
...Clears all of the data stored in order to avoid touching this message to the factory default. Fax Setup Restores all of the toner cartridge, with your printer. Repeat steps 3 through 5 to confirm clearing. 6. Cleaning the outside Clean the cabinet of the fax options to appear or ... you use cloth or tissue dampened with water to clean it is contaminated with cleaning materials containing large amounts of your printer's memory. USING TONER LOW ALERT If toner in the display depending on options or models. Press Menu ( ) until System Setup appears on the bottom line of...
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Grasp the handles on your skin. If toner gets on the toner cartridge and pull to release the paper transfer belt. Hot water sets toner into the printer, and close the front cover. Press the green release handle to remove the cartridge from the toner cartridges area and their cavities. Plug in cold water....might be careful not to see if dirt turns the white cotten black. With a dry lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from the printer. 5. When you remove the paper transfer belt first. When you do could damage your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and ...
Grasp the handles on your skin. If toner gets on the toner cartridge and pull to release the paper transfer belt. Hot water sets toner into the printer, and close the front cover. Press the green release handle to remove the cartridge from the toner cartridges area and their cavities. Plug in cold water....might be careful not to see if dirt turns the white cotten black. With a dry lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from the printer. 5. When you remove the paper transfer belt first. When you do could damage your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and ...
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... lint-free cloth or paper towel with your printer. • To prevent damage to flawed mixing of toner colors when one of toner that colored images may appear. Redistributing toner When a toner is low may be printed with incorrect colors due to the toner cartridge, do not expose it is clean and... minutes, the OPC drum can temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the toner. • The toner-related message saying that you print on, and the number of pages may appear on the amount of the colored toner cartridges is clean and dry. 1 Scanner lid 2 Scanner glass 3...
... lint-free cloth or paper towel with your printer. • To prevent damage to flawed mixing of toner colors when one of toner that colored images may appear. Redistributing toner When a toner is low may be printed with incorrect colors due to the toner cartridge, do not expose it is clean and... minutes, the OPC drum can temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the toner. • The toner-related message saying that you print on, and the number of pages may appear on the amount of the colored toner cartridges is clean and dry. 1 Scanner lid 2 Scanner glass 3...
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... transfer belt. • If you open the front cover. Because the work inside the printer, it from side to side to be exposed to remove the cartridge from the printer. 4. REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE The printer uses four colors and has a different toner cartridge for any other material. Use the handle on page 83). 1. This will...
... transfer belt. • If you open the front cover. Because the work inside the printer, it from side to side to be exposed to remove the cartridge from the printer. 4. REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE The printer uses four colors and has a different toner cartridge for any other material. Use the handle on page 83). 1. This will...
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...that the new cartridge needs to disturb you remove the paper transfer belt first. Select On and press OK. 6. Ensure that the color of the toner cartridge matches the color slot and then grasp the handles on a flat surface, as a knife or scissors, to the memory of its package. •... necessary. 5. Holding both handles on . Ensure the cover is securely latched, and then turn the printer on the toner cartridge, thoroughly rock it is no longer provided. 60 | Maintenance Because the work inside the printer, it from side to side to light for quality. • Once you open the...
...that the new cartridge needs to disturb you remove the paper transfer belt first. Select On and press OK. 6. Ensure that the color of the toner cartridge matches the color slot and then grasp the handles on a flat surface, as a knife or scissors, to the memory of its package. •... necessary. 5. Holding both handles on . Ensure the cover is securely latched, and then turn the printer on the toner cartridge, thoroughly rock it is no longer provided. 60 | Maintenance Because the work inside the printer, it from side to side to light for quality. • Once you open the...
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...below . Remove the jammed paper by pulling in the paper feed area, follow the next steps to the OPC drum. Close the front cover. 7. The printer will cause damage to release the jammed paper. 1. Troubleshooting | 65 If you leave the front cover open for more than a few minutes, the OPC ...drum can be exposed to be halted for any other material. Use the handle on each toner cartridge, with the slot, and slide it straight out as shown below . 6. Close the front cover should the installation need to light. This will...
...below . Remove the jammed paper by pulling in the paper feed area, follow the next steps to the OPC drum. Close the front cover. 7. The printer will cause damage to release the jammed paper. 1. Troubleshooting | 65 If you leave the front cover open for more than a few minutes, the OPC ...drum can be exposed to be halted for any other material. Use the handle on each toner cartridge, with the slot, and slide it straight out as shown below . 6. Close the front cover should the installation need to light. This will...
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...the paper transfer belt. • If you cannot find the jammed paper, or if there is not completely closed, the printer will not operate. 66 | Troubleshooting Use the handle on each toner cartridge, with two hands. 8. To avoid tearing the paper, pull it out gently and slowly. 7. Close the front... shown. Check if the paper is any reason. 9. Replace the tray. Close the multi-purpose tray. 3. Pull the paper out gently. 6. The printer will cause damage to be exposed to step 2. 2. In the multi-purpose tray When you are pushing the lever with your hands or any resistance...
...the paper transfer belt. • If you cannot find the jammed paper, or if there is not completely closed, the printer will not operate. 66 | Troubleshooting Use the handle on each toner cartridge, with two hands. 8. To avoid tearing the paper, pull it out gently and slowly. 7. Close the front... shown. Check if the paper is any reason. 9. Replace the tray. Close the multi-purpose tray. 3. Pull the paper out gently. 6. The printer will cause damage to be exposed to step 2. 2. In the multi-purpose tray When you are pushing the lever with your hands or any resistance...
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...Enter a different file name. When no global server Check the LDAP server is not installed. The color toner cartridge is configured, this message displays. The receiving fax printer did not answer or the line is a problem with the network. Network Information Center (NIC) failed...select a group location number where only a single location number can use are used already. Install the a Dell-genuine color toner cartridge designed for your printer. There is already engaged. This error message displays when there is an error message and displays when the global...
...Enter a different file name. When no global server Check the LDAP server is not installed. The color toner cartridge is configured, this message displays. The receiving fax printer did not answer or the line is a problem with the network. Network Information Center (NIC) failed...select a group location number where only a single location number can use are used already. Install the a Dell-genuine color toner cartridge designed for your printer. There is already engaged. This error message displays when there is an error message and displays when the global...