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... laser printer See Software section. Print in color and use the precise compressions of JPEG, TIFF and PDF formats. • Quickly scan and send files to 20 ppm and letter-sized paper at the same time. Set a specific time to 100 sheets of plain paper. • The 250-sheet tray 1 and 500-sheet optional tray support plain paper...
... laser printer See Software section. Print in color and use the precise compressions of JPEG, TIFF and PDF formats. • Quickly scan and send files to 20 ppm and letter-sized paper at the same time. Set a specific time to 100 sheets of plain paper. • The 250-sheet tray 1 and 500-sheet optional tray support plain paper...
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...paper size and type Contents | 7 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...for special print media 27 Changing the size of the paper in the paper tray 27 Loading paper 27 Loading paper in the tray 1 or optional tray 28 Loading paper in the multi-purpose tray 29 Adjusting the output support 29 For Letter-sized...
...paper size and type Contents | 7 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...for special print media 27 Changing the size of the paper in the paper tray 27 Loading paper 27 Loading paper in the tray 1 or optional tray 28 Loading paper in the multi-purpose tray 29 Adjusting the output support 29 For Letter-sized...
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contents 8 | Contents COPYING 31 Selecting the paper tray 31 31 Copying 31 Changing the settings for each copy 31 Darkness 31 ...34 Gray enhance copying 34 Printing on both sides of paper 35 Setting copy timeout SCANNING 36 Scanning basics 36 36 Scanning from the control panel 36 Setting scan information in Dell Scan Manager. 36 Scanning to application programs 37 Scanning by...Using address book entries 40 Searching address book for an entry 40 Printing address book 41 Scan on both sides of paper BASIC PRINTING 42 Printing a document 42 42 Canceling a print job FAXING 43 Sending a fax 43 43 43 ...
contents 8 | Contents COPYING 31 Selecting the paper tray 31 31 Copying 31 Changing the settings for each copy 31 Darkness 31 ...34 Gray enhance copying 34 Printing on both sides of paper 35 Setting copy timeout SCANNING 36 Scanning basics 36 36 Scanning from the control panel 36 Setting scan information in Dell Scan Manager. 36 Scanning to application programs 37 Scanning by...Using address book entries 40 Searching address book for an entry 40 Printing address book 41 Scan on both sides of paper BASIC PRINTING 42 Printing a document 42 42 Canceling a print job FAXING 43 Sending a fax 43 43 43 ...
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contents 44 Sending faxes on both sides of paper 44 Receiving a fax 44 Selecting the paper tray 44 Changing receiving modes 45 Receiving automatically in Fax mode 45 Receiving manually in Tel mode 45 Receiving manually using an extension telephone 45 Receiving ... memory device 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...
contents 44 Sending faxes on both sides of paper 44 Receiving a fax 44 Selecting the paper tray 44 Changing receiving modes 45 Receiving automatically in Fax mode 45 Receiving manually in Tel mode 45 Receiving manually using an extension telephone 45 Receiving ... memory device 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...
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...Embedded Web Service: 62 Checking the printer's serial number TROUBLESHOOTING 63 Tips for avoiding paper jams 63 63 Clearing document jams 63 Input misfeed 64 Exit misfeed 64 Roller misfeed 64 Clearing paper jams 65 In the paper feed area 66 In the multi-purpose tray 67 In the fuser unit area ...68 In the paper exit area 69 In the optional tray 70 Understanding display messages 73 Solving other problems 73 Paper feeding 74 Printing problems 75 Printing quality problems 77 Copying problems 78 Scanning problems 78 Dell Scan Manager problems 78 Fax problems 79 Common ...
...Embedded Web Service: 62 Checking the printer's serial number TROUBLESHOOTING 63 Tips for avoiding paper jams 63 63 Clearing document jams 63 Input misfeed 64 Exit misfeed 64 Roller misfeed 64 Clearing paper jams 65 In the paper feed area 66 In the multi-purpose tray 67 In the fuser unit area ...68 In the paper exit area 69 In the optional tray 70 Understanding display messages 73 Solving other problems 73 Paper feeding 74 Printing problems 75 Printing quality problems 77 Copying problems 78 Scanning problems 78 Dell Scan Manager problems 78 Fax problems 79 Common ...
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... 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 Document input tray 11 Document output tray 12 | Introduction 12 USB connector 13 Paper level indicator 14 Optional tray 2 Multi-purpose tray paper 15 width guides 16 Toner...
... 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 Document input tray 11 Document output tray 12 | Introduction 12 USB connector 13 Paper level indicator 14 Optional tray 2 Multi-purpose tray paper 15 width guides 16 Toner...
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... or in memory or search for stored fax numbers or email addresses. 4 Resolution ( ) Adjusts the document resolution for the current copy job. The toner colors shown below the LCD display coworks with the display messages (see "Understanding the Status LED" on page 31). 17 Original Type ( h ) 18 ID ... model. • The surface of the output tray may differ from your printer (see Status LED with the touch of a few buttons. 2 Shift Allows you to a single side of your printer (see "About USB memory" on both sides of the paper. Ensure that you to print documents on page ...
... or in memory or search for stored fax numbers or email addresses. 4 Resolution ( ) Adjusts the document resolution for the current copy job. The toner colors shown below the LCD display coworks with the display messages (see "Understanding the Status LED" on page 31). 17 Original Type ( h ) 18 ID ... model. • The surface of the output tray may differ from your printer (see Status LED with the touch of a few buttons. 2 Shift Allows you to a single side of your printer (see "About USB memory" on both sides of the paper. Ensure that you to print documents on page ...
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...ACKNOWLEDGING THE STATUS OF THE TONER CARTRIDGE The status of toner cartridges is open or no paper in the Troubleshooting section will guide you to operate the printer properly. However the arrow mark shows which color toner is and how to solve it switches to be used. Check the message to ..." on page 70. • The toner cartridge is low or needs to "Understanding display messages" on page 59). The instruction in the tray, so that the printer cannot continue the job. If the toner cartridge is low. Green Blinking • • When the green LED blinks slowly, the...
...ACKNOWLEDGING THE STATUS OF THE TONER CARTRIDGE The status of toner cartridges is open or no paper in the Troubleshooting section will guide you to operate the printer properly. However the arrow mark shows which color toner is and how to solve it switches to be used. Check the message to ..." on page 70. • The toner cartridge is low or needs to "Understanding display messages" on page 59). The instruction in the tray, so that the printer cannot continue the job. If the toner cartridge is low. Green Blinking • • When the green LED blinks slowly, the...
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... 20 for air circulation. Allow extra space to set up the printer. Remove the tape that is appropriate for about 2 seconds. Load paper (see "Loading paper" on . The area should be affected. 3. Unpack the printer and check all the cables are connected to ensure that is not...will allow you to open covers and trays. Printing is operating correctly. When you read Quick Install Guide and complete following table shows the network environments supported by toner, which is holding the printer tightly. 4. Ensure you move the printer, do not tilt or turn it ...
... 20 for air circulation. Allow extra space to set up the printer. Remove the tape that is appropriate for about 2 seconds. Load paper (see "Loading paper" on . The area should be affected. 3. Unpack the printer and check all the cables are connected to ensure that is not...will allow you to open covers and trays. Printing is operating correctly. When you read Quick Install Guide and complete following table shows the network environments supported by toner, which is holding the printer tightly. 4. Ensure you move the printer, do not tilt or turn it ...
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...save power by turning off when it is the option to set and the paper within the specified time. Confirm if PCL is selected in the Symbol set time passes, when the paper size mismatches the tray paper size. • Off: Waits until Auto Continue appears and press OK. ... Setup appears on the status bar in Mac OS X (or Notification Area in case the paper size you start scanning. Click Start → All Programs → DELL → DELL Printers → Dell 2145cn Color Laser MFP → Printer Setting Utility. 22 | Getting started You can change the font or set the font for ...
...save power by turning off when it is the option to set and the paper within the specified time. Confirm if PCL is selected in the Symbol set time passes, when the paper size mismatches the tray paper size. • Off: Waits until Auto Continue appears and press OK. ... Setup appears on the status bar in Mac OS X (or Notification Area in case the paper size you start scanning. Click Start → All Programs → DELL → DELL Printers → Dell 2145cn Color Laser MFP → Printer Setting Utility. 22 | Getting started You can change the font or set the font for ...
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... clean. • If you are copying a page from a book or magazine, lift the scanner lid until its hinges are in the DADF. coated paper - Dell 2145cn has the DADF function which can use the scanner glass. 1. If an original is thicker than 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches). •... the paper tray • Loading paper • Adjusting the output support • 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 scanner glass or DADF to load originals and print media into your printer. Place...
... clean. • If you are copying a page from a book or magazine, lift the scanner lid until its hinges are in the DADF. coated paper - Dell 2145cn has the DADF function which can use the scanner glass. 1. If an original is thicker than 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches). •... the paper tray • Loading paper • Adjusting the output support • 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 scanner glass or DADF to load originals and print media into your printer. Place...
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...Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the print media affects how crisp the printing looks on the paper. • Some print media may cause problems, requiring repairs. Print media that does not... the guidelines outlined in this user's guide may cause black lines on the document input tray. 3. Always keep it meets the requirements specified in this user's guide. Flex or fan...moisture content, are important factors that the bottom of the print media for your printer are not covered by Dell's warranty or service agreements. Such repairs are described later in this section. •...
...Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the print media affects how crisp the printing looks on the paper. • Some print media may cause problems, requiring repairs. Print media that does not... the guidelines outlined in this user's guide may cause black lines on the document input tray. 3. Always keep it meets the requirements specified in this user's guide. Flex or fan...moisture content, are important factors that the bottom of the print media for your printer are not covered by Dell's warranty or service agreements. Such repairs are described later in this section. •...
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... (3 x 5 inches) 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches) 60 to 43 lb tray bond) for the multi-purpose • 100 sheets of 75 g/m2 tray (20 lb bond) in the multi- b. purpose tray • 500 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) paper for optional tray ISO B5 176 x 250 mm (6.93 x 9.84 inches) Executive 184 x 267... x 148 mm (4.13 x 5.82 inches) • 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb • 150 sheets of 75 g/m2 bond) for the tray (20 lb bond) paper for the • 60 to 163 g/m2 (16 to 163 g/m2 (16 to43 lb bond) a. Loading originals and print media | 25 Specifications on media...
... (3 x 5 inches) 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches) 60 to 43 lb tray bond) for the multi-purpose • 100 sheets of 75 g/m2 tray (20 lb bond) in the multi- b. purpose tray • 500 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) paper for optional tray ISO B5 176 x 250 mm (6.93 x 9.84 inches) Executive 184 x 267... x 148 mm (4.13 x 5.82 inches) • 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb • 150 sheets of 75 g/m2 bond) for the tray (20 lb bond) paper for the • 60 to 163 g/m2 (16 to 163 g/m2 (16 to43 lb bond) a. Loading originals and print media | 25 Specifications on media...
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... guide to load an additional 500 sheets of the stack. Load the paper into the printer. 6. After inserting paper into the tray, while pinching the paper width guide as Legal-sized paper, you need to adjust the paper guides to extend the paper tray. Press and hold a maximum of 250 sheets of your print jobs in...the ink on the paper is preset to Letter or A4 size depending on the country. 4. It is dry. Check your computer. • Do not push the paper width guides far enough to cause the materials to warp. • If you are not covered by Dell's warranty or service agreements...
... guide to load an additional 500 sheets of the stack. Load the paper into the printer. 6. After inserting paper into the tray, while pinching the paper width guide as Legal-sized paper, you need to adjust the paper guides to extend the paper tray. Press and hold a maximum of 250 sheets of your print jobs in...the ink on the paper is preset to Letter or A4 size depending on the country. 4. It is dry. Check your computer. • Do not push the paper width guides far enough to cause the materials to warp. • If you are not covered by Dell's warranty or service agreements...
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... and press OK. 6. SETTING THE PAPER SIZE AND TYPE After loading paper in the paper tray, you need to select the paper size and type in the application program you use special sized paper such as a billing paper, select Custom in the Paper tab in the printer propeties. For printing from your PC.... 1. Press OK when Paper Size appears. 4. ...
... and press OK. 6. SETTING THE PAPER SIZE AND TYPE After loading paper in the paper tray, you need to select the paper size and type in the application program you use special sized paper such as a billing paper, select Custom in the Paper tab in the printer propeties. For printing from your PC.... 1. Press OK when Paper Size appears. 4. ...
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... arrow until the paper tray you want to begin color copying. Press Stop/Clear ( ) to return to save the selection. Ready to Copy appears on both sides of paper • Setting copy timeout SELECTING THE PAPER TRAY After loading the print media for copy output, you must select the paper tray you will be... for originals with lighter print or faint pencil markings. You can use for copy jobs. 1. CHANGING THE SETTINGS FOR EACH COPY Your printer provides default settings for copying so that is used to begin black and white copying. Darkness If you have set for the current copy...
... arrow until the paper tray you want to begin color copying. Press Stop/Clear ( ) to return to save the selection. Ready to Copy appears on both sides of paper • Setting copy timeout SELECTING THE PAPER TRAY After loading the print media for copy output, you must select the paper tray you will be... for originals with lighter print or faint pencil markings. You can use for copy jobs. 1. CHANGING THE SETTINGS FOR EACH COPY Your printer provides default settings for copying so that is used to begin black and white copying. Darkness If you have set for the current copy...
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... your fax needs. For further details, see "Send Report" on the back side of paper. 1. Press Fax. 2. Press Fax. 2. Press Menu ( ) until the paper tray you send a fax, the printer automatically redials the number every three minutes, up address book" on both sides of the ... originals face up into the DADF, or place a single original face down on the scanner glass. Enter the receiving fax printer's number. prompt. Press On Hook Dial ( ). Press Color Start ( ) or Black Start ( ) when you will use speed buttons, speed dial numbers, or group dial numbers....
... your fax needs. For further details, see "Send Report" on the back side of paper. 1. Press Fax. 2. Press Fax. 2. Press Menu ( ) until the paper tray you send a fax, the printer automatically redials the number every three minutes, up address book" on both sides of the ... originals face up into the DADF, or place a single original face down on the scanner glass. Enter the receiving fax printer's number. prompt. Press On Hook Dial ( ). Press Color Start ( ) or Black Start ( ) when you will use speed buttons, speed dial numbers, or group dial numbers....
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...To start over with the touch of the speed buttons. 4. If you can set the printer to recognize which you want to overwrite. When the received fax contains pages larger than the paper loaded in the paper tray, the printer can reduce the size of the original to fit the size of the... paper loaded in your printer, and Auto Reduction has been turned on, the printer will be divided and printed in your country. When you...
...To start over with the touch of the speed buttons. 4. If you can set the printer to recognize which you want to overwrite. When the received fax contains pages larger than the paper loaded in the paper tray, the printer can reduce the size of the original to fit the size of the... paper loaded in your printer, and Auto Reduction has been turned on, the printer will be divided and printed in your country. When you...
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...numbers, set 50 H hard disk installing 85 use 86 I ID card, special copy 32 installing accessories hard disk 85 J jam clearing paper from the tray1 65 tips for avoiding paper jams 63 jam, clear document 63 job timeout, set 22 K key sound 21 L LED Status 14 Linux problems 80 loading originals DADF...ordering 83 memory, clear 56 Multiple Sned faxes 46 N network setting up 17 O optional tray 62, 83 originals jam, clear 63 loading 23 P paper changing the size 27 clearing jam 64 loading in the multi-purpose tray 28 loading in the optional tray 27 loading in the tray1 27 paper tray, set copy 31 fax 44...
...numbers, set 50 H hard disk installing 85 use 86 I ID card, special copy 32 installing accessories hard disk 85 J jam clearing paper from the tray1 65 tips for avoiding paper jams 63 jam, clear document 63 job timeout, set 22 K key sound 21 L LED Status 14 Linux problems 80 loading originals DADF...ordering 83 memory, clear 56 Multiple Sned faxes 46 N network setting up 17 O optional tray 62, 83 originals jam, clear 63 loading 23 P paper changing the size 27 clearing jam 64 loading in the multi-purpose tray 28 loading in the optional tray 27 loading in the tray1 27 paper tray, set copy 31 fax 44...
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... to Auto Selection, the printer automatically picks up print material in the tray. Use Multi-Purpose Tray when printing on the 16 lb (60 g/m2) cotton paper. • Recycled Paper: 20 lb to 24 lb (75~90 g/m2) recycled paper. • Color Paper: 20 lb to load one sheet at a time into Tray n. If the paper source is monochrome and...
... to Auto Selection, the printer automatically picks up print material in the tray. Use Multi-Purpose Tray when printing on the 16 lb (60 g/m2) cotton paper. • Recycled Paper: 20 lb to 24 lb (75~90 g/m2) recycled paper. • Color Paper: 20 lb to load one sheet at a time into Tray n. If the paper source is monochrome and...