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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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4 Using Your Multi-Function Printer Printing 51 Printing in Windows 51 Printing in Macintosh 51 Printing in Linux 51 Printing from the USB Memory Key 52 Copying 52 Knowing the ... Scanning and Sending an Email 64 Faxing 65 Knowing the Fax Menu 65 Setting the Basic Fax Options 65 Sending a Fax Automatically 66 Sending a Fax Manually 67 Receiving a Fax 67 Forwarding Faxes to E-mail Addresses 68 Setting up the Fax System 68 Using Fax Features 70 Printing Reports 70 Using Advanced...
4 Using Your Multi-Function Printer Printing 51 Printing in Windows 51 Printing in Macintosh 51 Printing in Linux 51 Printing from the USB Memory Key 52 Copying 52 Knowing the ... Scanning and Sending an Email 64 Faxing 65 Knowing the Fax Menu 65 Setting the Basic Fax Options 65 Sending a Fax Automatically 66 Sending a Fax Manually 67 Receiving a Fax 67 Forwarding Faxes to E-mail Addresses 68 Setting up the Fax System 68 Using Fax Features 70 Printing Reports 70 Using Advanced...
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...Next. 3 For local installation, select Local Installation and click Next. Run the Installation Software 1 Insert the drivers and utilities CD into your printer from the list. Click Finish to install. For remote installation: • Select Remote Installation. • Enter your CD). • Select ...where D is the drive letter of your Administrator user name and password, and then click OK. • Manually enter or browse for client computers, select I am setting up the printer on a server that will easily identify. 10 Click Next. 11 When the Congratulations! d Make the necessary ...
...Next. 3 For local installation, select Local Installation and click Next. Run the Installation Software 1 Insert the drivers and utilities CD into your printer from the list. Click Finish to install. For remote installation: • Select Remote Installation. • Enter your CD). • Select ...where D is the drive letter of your Administrator user name and password, and then click OK. • Manually enter or browse for client computers, select I am setting up the printer on a server that will easily identify. 10 Click Next. 11 When the Congratulations! d Make the necessary ...
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... programs. 2 Insert the drivers and utilities CD. 3 If required, press the Language button to see the current network configuration and MAC address. The printer's default IP address is selected. 7 Click Next. The driver installs. 4 Click Finish, and a second wizard appears. 5 If the CD menu ... select from the Windows taskbar. 6 Click Next. To configure the IP address manually, you want to assign an IP to. Print the Network Configuration page of printers available in the network displays. 5 Select the printer you can use the supplied drivers and utilities CD. Windows Me: 1 Make ...
... programs. 2 Insert the drivers and utilities CD. 3 If required, press the Language button to see the current network configuration and MAC address. The printer's default IP address is selected. 7 Click Next. The driver installs. 4 Click Finish, and a second wizard appears. 5 If the CD menu ... select from the Windows taskbar. 6 Click Next. To configure the IP address manually, you want to assign an IP to. Print the Network Configuration page of printers available in the network displays. 5 Select the printer you can use the supplied drivers and utilities CD. Windows Me: 1 Make ...
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...largest size acceptable, and weighing between 16 lb (60 g/m2) and 43 lb (163 g/m2). Using the Bypass Tray Use the bypass tray to print manual duplex, transparencies, labels, envelopes or postcards in addition to Legal, 8.5 by 14 in the paper tray. Loading Print Media 43 See "Setting the Paper... Size and Type" on page 47 for copying and faxing or Paper Tab on postcards, envelopes and labels before loading them into the printer. 9 Set the paper type and size. Postcards, 3.5 by 5.83 in. (index) cards and other custom-sized materials can be printed with sizes ranging from ...
...largest size acceptable, and weighing between 16 lb (60 g/m2) and 43 lb (163 g/m2). Using the Bypass Tray Use the bypass tray to print manual duplex, transparencies, labels, envelopes or postcards in addition to Legal, 8.5 by 14 in the paper tray. Loading Print Media 43 See "Setting the Paper... Size and Type" on page 47 for copying and faxing or Paper Tab on postcards, envelopes and labels before loading them into the printer. 9 Set the paper type and size. Postcards, 3.5 by 5.83 in. (index) cards and other custom-sized materials can be printed with sizes ranging from ...
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... to the USB Memory Key NOTE: A computer connection is scanned and stored as the second page of doing this: you can manually select your printer returns to the upper menu level. 10 The document will be scanned to computer where Network Scan is TIFF or PDF, the display asks if ...
... to the USB Memory Key NOTE: A computer connection is scanned and stored as the second page of doing this: you can manually select your printer returns to the upper menu level. 10 The document will be scanned to computer where Network Scan is TIFF or PDF, the display asks if ...
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..."Adjusting the Document Contrast" on page 65 and "Adjusting the Document Resolution" on the document glass. If you send the fax manually. Super Fine Documents containing extremely fine detail. Photo Documents containing shades of the pages are described in the table below . Color ...up with top edge in Super Fine resolution will transmit at any time while sending the fax. 66 Using Your Multi-Function Printer The document types recommended for : Standard Documents with normal sized characters. Mode Recommended for the resolution settings are scanned, select...
..."Adjusting the Document Contrast" on page 65 and "Adjusting the Document Resolution" on the document glass. If you send the fax manually. Super Fine Documents containing extremely fine detail. Photo Documents containing shades of the pages are described in the table below . Color ...up with top edge in Super Fine resolution will transmit at any time while sending the fax. 66 Using Your Multi-Function Printer The document types recommended for : Standard Documents with normal sized characters. Mode Recommended for the resolution settings are scanned, select...
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... default receiving mode you hear a high-pitched fax tone from the remote fax machine, press Start ( ). Your printer provides an additional option, Secure Receive, to use. Refer to "Advanced Fax" in first into the ADF. NOTE... on page 65 and "Adjusting the Document Resolution" on the document glass. Sending a Fax Manually 1 Load the document(s) face up with top edge in the fax menu options, see "Placing... highlight Fax and press Select ( ). Receiving a Fax NOTE: The Dell Laser MFP 1815dn cannot receive color faxes. 1 Press Scroll ( or ) to Standby mode. Using Your Multi-Function...
... default receiving mode you hear a high-pitched fax tone from the remote fax machine, press Start ( ). Your printer provides an additional option, Secure Receive, to use. Refer to "Advanced Fax" in first into the ADF. NOTE... on page 65 and "Adjusting the Document Resolution" on the document glass. Sending a Fax Manually 1 Load the document(s) face up with top edge in the fax menu options, see "Placing... highlight Fax and press Select ( ). Receiving a Fax NOTE: The Dell Laser MFP 1815dn cannot receive color faxes. 1 Press Scroll ( or ) to Standby mode. Using Your Multi-Function...
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... ringing (you want to fit onto one telephone line with an answering machine. If the user memory is full, the printer is changed to Tel mode. • Tel mode (manual receive mode): Manual receive mode is enabled when automatic fax reception is not successful. • Auto Report: A report with a distinctive ring pattern, configure...
... ringing (you want to fit onto one telephone line with an answering machine. If the user memory is full, the printer is changed to Tel mode. • Tel mode (manual receive mode): Manual receive mode is enabled when automatic fax reception is not successful. • Auto Report: A report with a distinctive ring pattern, configure...
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.... The resolution setting is available. Faxes are sent error free even in this mode is sent manually and if the remote machine supports color fax reception. When a fax is unavailable. Using Your Multi-Function Printer 71 To print received documents, access Secure Receive and select Print with your fax. NOTICE: For... Save: Set to store all scanned faxes in the memory if faxes are available. The selected information prints out. Create a cover page using the Printer Settings Utility. • Modem Speed: Set the maximum modem speed you want. • Receive Disable: Set your...
.... The resolution setting is available. Faxes are sent error free even in this mode is sent manually and if the remote machine supports color fax reception. When a fax is unavailable. Using Your Multi-Function Printer 71 To print received documents, access Secure Receive and select Print with your fax. NOTICE: For... Save: Set to store all scanned faxes in the memory if faxes are available. The selected information prints out. Create a cover page using the Printer Settings Utility. • Modem Speed: Set the maximum modem speed you want. • Receive Disable: Set your...
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...-new condition, and all of the products we offer work with Dell, the agreement may contain different terms for the return of the manuals, floppy disk(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items included with a product must call Dell Customer Service at 1-800-847-4096 to receive a Credit Return ...the floppy disk(s) or CD(s) is listed as the manufacturer) such as -new condition to Dell up to 30 days after the date on your product documentation for a refund or credit of the manuals, floppy disk(s), CD(s), power cables, and other resellers of the product purchase price. Third...
...-new condition, and all of the products we offer work with Dell, the agreement may contain different terms for the return of the manuals, floppy disk(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items included with a product must call Dell Customer Service at 1-800-847-4096 to receive a Credit Return ...the floppy disk(s) or CD(s) is listed as the manufacturer) such as -new condition to Dell up to 30 days after the date on your product documentation for a refund or credit of the manuals, floppy disk(s), CD(s), power cables, and other resellers of the product purchase price. Third...
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... equipment off and on the World Wide Web at www.dell.com. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is available from Dell on , you and Dell regarding the Software. For additional regulatory information, see the owner's manual or user's guide for business or industrial environments. For parallel printers, a cable is the ability of items of interference with regulatory...
... equipment off and on the World Wide Web at www.dell.com. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is available from Dell on , you and Dell regarding the Software. For additional regulatory information, see the owner's manual or user's guide for business or industrial environments. For parallel printers, a cable is the ability of items of interference with regulatory...
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... harmful interference in compliance with the FCC regulations: • Product name: Multi Function Printer • Model number: Dell Laser MFP 1815dn • Company name: Dell Inc. However, there is provided on the device or devices covered in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may not cause harmful interference. 2 This device must accept any interference received, including...
... harmful interference in compliance with the FCC regulations: • Product name: Multi Function Printer • Model number: Dell Laser MFP 1815dn • Company name: Dell Inc. However, there is provided on the device or devices covered in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may not cause harmful interference. 2 This device must accept any interference received, including...
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... duplex, 55 number of pages, 53 quality, 53 size, 53 special features, 54 tray selecting, 55 D date and time, setting, 24 Dell contacting, 101 Dell,contacting, 102 DIMM, installing, 95 display language, changing, 22 document jam clearing, 83 loading ADF, 49 scanner glass, 48 drum, cleaning,... 82 F faxing, 65 advanced features, 71 canceling, 66 contrast, 65 features, 70 receiving, 67 resolution, 65 sending automatically, 66 manually, 67 setting...
... duplex, 55 number of pages, 53 quality, 53 size, 53 special features, 54 tray selecting, 55 D date and time, setting, 24 Dell contacting, 101 Dell,contacting, 102 DIMM, installing, 95 display language, changing, 22 document jam clearing, 83 loading ADF, 49 scanner glass, 48 drum, cleaning,... 82 F faxing, 65 advanced features, 71 canceling, 66 contrast, 65 features, 70 receiving, 67 resolution, 65 sending automatically, 66 manually, 67 setting...
User's Guide
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..., or ventilators l Away from the direct airflow of the printer. This item is a missing item, contact Dell: toner cartridge owner's manual Drivers and Utilities CDb power corda telephone line cord terminatorc setup diagram quick reference guide (optional) a. In addition to the Dell™ Laser Multi-Function Printer 1815dn, ensure that you choose to use a different cord, use...
..., or ventilators l Away from the direct airflow of the printer. This item is a missing item, contact Dell: toner cartridge owner's manual Drivers and Utilities CDb power corda telephone line cord terminatorc setup diagram quick reference guide (optional) a. In addition to the Dell™ Laser Multi-Function Printer 1815dn, ensure that you choose to use a different cord, use...
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...Answer option. Press Cancel ( ) to return to be set in the memory. • Tel mode (manual receive mode): Manual receive mode is enabled when automatic fax reception is activated, your printer starts sending toll save transmission ends, using the number keypad. Once Toll Save mode is turned off ,... steps 1 and 3 in your documents lighter or darker. You can select the default fax receiving mode. • Fax mode (automatic receive mode): The printer answers an incoming call . Press Scroll ( or ) to display the desired menu item and press Select ( ). 4. Press Scroll ( or ) to...
...Answer option. Press Cancel ( ) to return to be set in the memory. • Tel mode (manual receive mode): Manual receive mode is enabled when automatic fax reception is activated, your printer starts sending toll save transmission ends, using the number keypad. Once Toll Save mode is turned off ,... steps 1 and 3 in your documents lighter or darker. You can select the default fax receiving mode. • Fax mode (automatic receive mode): The printer answers an incoming call . Press Scroll ( or ) to display the desired menu item and press Select ( ). 4. Press Scroll ( or ) to...
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... Contrast and press Select ( ). 3. A report with light print or faint pencil markings. If you want and press Select ( ). See "Receiving Manually Using an Extension Telephone" for the resolution settings are On, Off and On-Error, which enables you want and press Select ( ). You can set.... The available options are Off, Long Edge, and Short Edge. With this feature, see "Receiving Faxes Using the DRPD Mode". The printer may be discarded. l Darker works well with detailed information about the previous 50 communications operations, including time and dates. Press Scroll ( ...
... Contrast and press Select ( ). 3. A report with light print or faint pencil markings. If you want and press Select ( ). See "Receiving Manually Using an Extension Telephone" for the resolution settings are On, Off and On-Error, which enables you want and press Select ( ). You can set.... The available options are Off, Long Edge, and Short Edge. With this feature, see "Receiving Faxes Using the DRPD Mode". The printer may be discarded. l Darker works well with detailed information about the previous 50 communications operations, including time and dates. Press Scroll ( ...
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..., Another Page? For details about loading a document, see "Loading an Original Document". 2. When the document is enabled only if the remote printer also supports the Super Fine resolution. Sending a Fax Manually 1. NOTE: Faxes scanned in first into the memory. For details, see "Adjusting the Document Contrast" and "Adjusting the Document Resolution". 4. Mode...
..., Another Page? For details about loading a document, see "Loading an Original Document". 2. When the document is enabled only if the remote printer also supports the Super Fine resolution. Sending a Fax Manually 1. NOTE: Faxes scanned in first into the memory. For details, see "Adjusting the Document Contrast" and "Adjusting the Document Resolution". 4. Mode...
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...for loading paper in "Available Fax Defaults Options". For details about setting the paper type and size in the memory. Receiving Manually in the Fax Mode Your printer is preset to the extension telephone socket ( ) on a specified number of error messages and their meaning, see "Available ... Sounds". You can only be printed on the display. Secure free memory to send the document again. Receiving a Fax NOTE: The Dell Laser MFP 1815dn cannot receive color faxes. If something goes wrong while sending your fax, an error message appears on Letter-, A4-, or Legal-sized paper...
...for loading paper in "Available Fax Defaults Options". For details about setting the paper type and size in the memory. Receiving Manually in the Fax Mode Your printer is preset to the extension telephone socket ( ) on a specified number of error messages and their meaning, see "Available ... Sounds". You can only be printed on the display. Secure free memory to send the document again. Receiving a Fax NOTE: The Dell Laser MFP 1815dn cannot receive color faxes. If something goes wrong while sending your fax, an error message appears on Letter-, A4-, or Legal-sized paper...
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Receiving Manually Using an Extension Telephone This feature works best when you to use a single telephone line to the extension telephone or answering machine plugged into Fax mode after a predefined number of rings. The printer receives the document. Press the buttons slowly in this mode, ...Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ). 2. You can change Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection at the back of your printer. If your printer may be answered by the FAX machine. When you receive a call , and all other ringing patterns may automatically go to whatever you...
Receiving Manually Using an Extension Telephone This feature works best when you to use a single telephone line to the extension telephone or answering machine plugged into Fax mode after a predefined number of rings. The printer receives the document. Press the buttons slowly in this mode, ...Scroll ( or ) to highlight Menu and press Select ( ). 2. You can change Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection at the back of your printer. If your printer may be answered by the FAX machine. When you receive a call , and all other ringing patterns may automatically go to whatever you...