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Dell 2145cn User Manual (141 pages)

Multi Functional Printer

Brand: Dell | Category: All in One Printer | Size: 13 MB

Table of Contents

7
- Features of Your New Laser Printer
  2
- Safety Information
  5
  - Important Safety Symbols and Precautions
    5
  - Table of Contents
    7
- Contents
  11
- Front View
  12
- Introduction
  12
  - Printer Overview
    12
- Rear View
  12
- Control Panel Overview
  13
- Acknowledging the Status of the Toner Cartridge
  14
- Understanding the Status LED
  14
- Menu Overview
  15
- Postscript Driver
  16
- Printer Driver Features
  16
  - Printer Driver
    16
- Supplied Software
  16
- Getting Started
  17
- Printing a Demo Page
  17
  - Setting up the Network
    17
- Supported Operating Environments
  17
- Configuring Network Protocol Via the Printer
  18
- Macintosh
  18
- System Requirements
  18
  - Microsoft® Windows
    18
- Using the Setip Program
  18
- Installing the Software
  19
- Linux
  19
- Changing the Clock Mode
  20
- Changing the Default Mode
  20
- Changing the Display Language
  20
  - Setting the Date and Time
    20
- Printer's Basic Settings
  20
  - Altitude Adjustment
    20
- Setting Sounds
  21
  - Entering Characters Using the Number Keypad
    21
- Using the Save Modes
  21
- Auto Continue
  22
- Changing the Font Setting
  22
- Setting Print Job Timeout
  22
- In the DADF
  23
- Loading Originals and Print Media
  23
- On the Scanner Glass
  23
- Selecting Print Media
  24
- Specifications on Print Media
  25
- Guidelines for Special Print Media
  26
- Media Sizes Supported in each Mode
  26
- Changing the Size of the Paper in the Paper Tray
  27
- Loading Paper
  27
- Loading Paper in the Tray 1 or Optional Tray
  27
- Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray
  28
- Adjusting the Output Support
  29
- For A4- or Legal-Sized Paper
  29
- For Letter-Sized Paper
  29
- Setting the Paper Size and Type
  30
- Changing the Settings for each Copy
  31
- Copying
  31
- Darkness
  31
- Original Type
  31
- Reduced or Enlarged Copy
  31
  - Selecting the Paper Tray
    31
- Changing the Default Copy Settings
  32
- Changing the Scan Size Settings
  32
- Collation
  32
- ID Card Copying
  32
- Up or 4-Up Copying
  32
- Using Special Copy Features
  32
- Adjusting Background Images
  33
- Book Copying
  33
- Clone Copying
  33
- Poster Copying
  33
- Edge Erase
  34
- Gray Enhance Copying
  34
- Margin Shift
  34
- Printing on both Sides of Paper
  34
- Setting Copy Timeout
  35
- Scanning from the Control Panel
  36
- Scanning to Application Programs
  36
  - Scanning Basics
    36
- Setting Scan Information in Dell Scan Manager
  36
- Preparing for Network Scanning
  37
  - User Authentication for Network Scanning
    37
- Scanning by a Network Connection
  37
- Scanning to Email
  38
  - Setting up an E-Mail Account
    38
  - Setting up an SMB Server
    38
- Changing the Default Scan Settings
  39
- Changing the Settings for each Scan Job
  39
- Printing Scan Confirmation Report Automatically
  39
- Registering Speed Email Numbers
  39
- Scanning to an FTP Server
  39
- Scanning to an SMB Server
  39
- Setting up Address Book
  39
- Configuring Group Email Numbers
  40
- Printing Address Book
  40
- Retrieving Global Email Addresses from the LDAP Server
  40
- Searching Address Book for an Entry
  40
- Using Address Book Entries
  40
- Scan on both Sides of Paper
  41
- Canceling a Print Job
  42
- Chapter 2 Basic Printing
  
  42
  - Adjusting the Document Settings
    43
    
    Sending a Fax
    43
  - Setting the Fax Header
    43
  - Automatic Redialing
    44
  - Changing Receiving Modes
    44
  - Confirming a Transmission
    44
  - Receiving a Fax
    44
  - Redialing the Last Number
    44
  - Selecting the Paper Tray
    44
  - Sending a Fax Automatically
    44
  - Sending a Fax Manually
    44
  - Sending Faxes on both Sides of Paper
    44
  - Receiving Automatically in Ans/Fax Mode
    45
  - Receiving Automatically in Fax Mode
    45
  - Receiving Faxes Using DRPD Mode
    45
  - Receiving Manually in Tel Mode
    45
  - Receiving Manually Using an Extension Telephone
    45
  - Activating Secure Receiving Mode
    46
  - Other Ways to Fax
    46
  - Receiving Faxes in Memory
    46
  - Receiving in Secure Receiving Mode
    46
  - Sending a Delayed Fax
    46
  - Sending a Fax to Multiple Destinations
    46
  - Forwarding Faxes
    47
  - Sending a Priority Fax
    47
  - Changing the Fax Setup Options
    48
  - Fax Setup
    48
  - Changing the Default Document Settings
    49
  - Printing Sent Fax Report Automatically
    49
    
    Setting up Address Book
    49
    
    Speed Buttons
    49
    
    Group Dial Numbers
    50
    
    Speed Dial Numbers
    50
  - Plugging in a USB Memory Device
    52
  - Scanning to a USB Memory Device
    52
    
    About Usb Memory
    52
    
    Using USB Flash Memory
    52
  - Backing up Data
    53
  - Customizing Scan to USB
    53
  - Printing from a USB Memory Device
    53
  - Restoring Data
    53
  - To Print a Document from a USB Memory Device
    53
  - Deleting an Image File
    54
  - Formatting a USB Memory Device
    54
  - Managing USB Memory
    54
  - Viewing the USB Memory Status
    54
  - Adjusting the Color Contrast
    55
    
    Maintenance
    55
    
    Printing Reports
    55
  - Printing a Report
    55
  - Cleaning the Inside
    56
  - Cleaning the Outside
    56
  - Cleaning Your Printer
    56
  - Clearing Memory
    56
  - Using Toner Low Alert
    56
  - Cleaning the Scan Unit
    58
  - Expected Cartridge Life
    58
  - Maintaining the Cartridge
    58
  - Redistributing Toner
    58
  - Toner Cartridge Storage
    58
  - Replacing the Toner Cartridge
    59
  - Clearing the Toner Empty Message
    60
  - Replacing the Paper Transfer Belt
    61
  - Checking Replaceables
    62
  - Checking the Printer's Serial Number
    62
  - Maintenance Parts
    62
  - Managing Your Printer from the Website
    62
  - Replacing the DADF Rubber Pad
    62
  - To Access Embedded Web Service
    62
  - Clearing Document Jams
    63
  - Input Misfeed
    63
    
    Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams
    63
    
    Troubleshooting
    63
  - Clearing Paper Jams
    64
  - Exit Misfeed
    64
  - Roller Misfeed
    64
  - In the Paper Feed Area
    65
  - In the Multi-Purpose Tray
    66
  - In the Fuser Unit Area
    67
  - In the Paper Exit Area
    68
  - In the Optional Tray
    69
  - Understanding Display Messages
    70
  - Paper Feeding
    73
  - Solving Other Problems
    73
  - Printing Problems
    74
  - Printing Quality Problems
    75
  - Copying Problems
    77
  - Dell Scan Manager Problems
    78
  - Fax Problems
    78
  - Scanning Problems
    78
  - Common Postscript Problems
    79
  - Common Windows Problems
    79
  - Common Linux Problems
    80
  - Common Macintosh Problems
    82
  - Accessories
    83
  - How to Purchase
    83
    
    Ordering Supplies and Accessories
    83
  - Activating the Added Accessories in Printer Properties
    84
  - Installing a Memory Module
    84
    
    Precautions to Take When Installing Accessories
    84
  - Upgrading a Memory Module
    84
  - Installing the Hard Disk
    85
  - Using the Hard Disk
    85
  - Printing with the Optional Hard Disk
    86
  - Deleting Residual Image Data
    87
  - File Policy
    87
  - General Specifications
    88
  - Specifications
    88
  - Copier Specifications
    89
  - Printer Specifications
    89
  - Scanner Specifications
    89
  - Facsimile Specifications
    90
    
    Contacting Dell
    91
    
    Dell Technical Support Policy
    91
    
    Warranty and Return Policy
    91
    
    Glossary
    92
    
    Fuser Unit
    93
    
    Mac Address
    94
    
    Print Media
    94
    
    Subnet Mask
    95
    
    Toner Cartridge
    95
    
    Software Section
    99
Table of Contents

100
- Installing Printer Software
  103
- Installing Software for Local Printing
  103
- Typical Installation
  103
- Custom Installation
  104
- Installing Software for Network Printing
  105
- Typical Installation
  105
- Reinstalling Printer Software
  108
- Removing Printer Software
  108
- Basic Printing
  109
  - Printing a Document
    109
  - Printing to a File (PRN)
    109
  - Layout Tab
    110
  - Paper Orientation
    110
  - Printer Settings
    110
  - Paper Tab
    111
  - Graphics Tab
    112
  - About Tab
    113
  - Other Options Tab
    113
  - Printer Tab
    113
  - Using a Favorite Setting
    114
  - Using Help
    114
- Chapter 3 ADVANCED PRINTING
  
  115
  - Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing)
    115
  - Printing Posters
    116
  - Printing Booklets
    116
  - Printing on both Sides of Paper
    117
  - Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document
    117
  - Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size
    117
  - Using Watermarks
    118
    
    Creating a Watermark
    118
    
    Deleting a Watermark
    118
    
    Editing a Watermark
    118
    
    Using an Existing Watermark
    118
  - Using Overlays
    119
    
    Creating a New Page Overlay
    119
    
    Deleting a Page Overlay
    119
    
    Using a Page Overlay
    119
    
    What Is an Overlay
    119
- Chapter 4 Using Windows Postscript Driver
  
  120
  - Printer Settings
    120
    
    Advanced
    120
    
    Using Help
    120
- Chapter 5: SHARING the PRINTER LOCALLY
  
  121
  - Setting up a Host Computer
    121
  - Setting up a Client Computer
    121
- Chapter 6: SCANNING
  
  122
  - Smarthru Office
    122
    
    Quick Start Guide
    122
    
    Starting Smarthru Office
    122
    
    Using Smarthru Office
    122
  - Scanning Process with TWAIN-Enabled Software
    124
  - Scanning Using the WIA Driver
    124
    
    Windows Vista
    124
    
    Windows XP
    124
- Chapter 7: USING OTHER SOFTWARE
  
  125
  - Using the Dell™ Toner Management System
    125
    
    Printer Status Monitor
    125
  - Printer Settings Utility
    125
  - Dell Toner Re-Order Application
    126
  - Fireware Update Utility
    126
- Chapter 8: USING YOUR PRINTER in LINUX
  
  127
  - Getting Started
    127
  - Installing the Unified Linux Driver
    127
    
    Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver
    128
  - Using the Unified Driver Configurator
    129
    
    Opening the Unified Driver Configurator
    129
    
    Printers Configuration
    130
    
    Printers Tab
    130
    
    Scanners Configuration
    130
    
    Ports Configuration
    131
  - Configuring Printer Properties
    131
  - Printing a Document
    132
    
    Printing Files
    132
    
    Printing from Applications
    132
  - Scanning a Document
    133
    
    Adding Job Type Settings
    134
    
    Using the Image Manager
    134
- Chapter 9 USING YOUR PRINTER with a MACINTOSH
  
  135
  - Installing Software
    135
  - Uninstalling Software
    135
  - Setting up the Printer
    136
    
    For a Network-Connected Macintosh
    136
    
    For a USB-Connected
    136
  - Printing
    137
    
    Changing Printer Settings
    137
    
    Printing a Document
    137
    
    Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper
    138
  - Scanning
    139
    
    Scanning with USB
    139

Dell 2145cn Service Manual (210 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: All in One Printer | Size: 11 MB

Table of Contents
3
1 Precautions

7
2 Product Spec and Feature

12
- Product Speciﬁcations
  12
  - Product Overview
    12
  - Speciﬁcations
    13
  - Competitor Model
    25
- System Overview
  26
  - Main Parts of System
    29
  - H/W Conﬁguration
    40
3 Disassembly and Reassembly

48
- General Precautions on Disassembly
  48
- Screws Used in the Printer
  49
- Disassembly Procedure
  52
  - COVER Rev Exit & COVER L
    52
  - Cover Front Ass
    53
  - Cover Rear & Cover Middle Rear
    55
  - SCAN Ass
    56
  - Dadf
    57
  - Reverse Ass'y
    58
  - COVER MIDDLE Ass'y
    59
  - Hvps
    60
  - Main Board
    60
  - SMPS Board
    61
  - Fuser Control Board
    61
  - Lsu
    62
  - Crum
    63
  - Fuser Drive Ass'y
    63
  - Pick up Roller
    64
4 Alignment & Troubleshooting

65
- Alignment and Adjustments
  65
  - Control Panel Overview
    65
  - Understanding the Status LED
    66
  - Jam Removal
    67
    
    In the Paper Feed Area
    69
    
    In the Fuser Unit Area
    72
    
    In the Paper Exit Area
    74
    
    In the Optional Tray
    76
  - System Setup
    77
    
    Printing Reports
    79
    
    Printing a Report
    80
    
    Adjusting the Color Contrast
    84
    
    Clearing Memory
    84
    
    Cleaning Your Machine
    85
    
    Cleaning the Outside
    85
    
    Cleaning the Inside
    85
    
    Cleaning the Scan Unit
    86
    
    Maintaining the Cartridge
    87
    
    Toner Cartridge Storage
    87
    
    Expected Cartridge Life
    87
    
    Redistributing Toner
    87
    
    Replacing the Toner Cartridge
    89
    
    Clearing the Toner Empty Message
    91
    
    Replacing the Paper Transfer Belt
    91
    
    Maintenance Parts
    92
    
    Checking Replaceables
    93
    
    Replacing the Dadf Rubber Pad
    93
    
    Managing Your Machine from the Website
    94
    
    Motor Test
    100
    
    Print Test
    102
    
    Tech Mode
    103
    
    Data Setup
    104
    
    Send Level
    104
    
    Dial Mode
    104
    
    Modem Speed
    104
    
    Error Rate
    104
    
    Clear All Memory
    105
    
    Hdd Format
    105
    
    Machine Test
    106
    
    Switch Test
    106
    
    Modem Test
    106
    
    Dram Test
    106
    
    Rom Test
    106
    
    Shading Test
    106
  - Error Message
    107
- Troubleshooting
  112
  - Procedure of Checking the Symptoms
    112
  - I Mage Quality Problems
    113
  - Paper Feed Problems
    124
  - Copy Problems
    132
  - OPE Problems
    135
  - Other Problems
    136
  - Fuser Error
    137
5 Exploded View and Parts List

141
- Thumbnail 1
  142
- Thumbnail 2
  143
- Main
  144
- Cover Unit
  147
- Front Cover
  149
- MP Tray
  151
- Middle Cover
  153
- Reverse Unit
  155
- Top Cover
  157
- Reverse Frame
  159
- Reverse Drive
  161
- Frame
  163
- Feed Drive
  165
- Fuser Unit
  167
- Fuser Drive
  170
- Ptb
  172
- Scan Ass'y
  175
- Hinge Unit
  177
- Ope
  179
- Platen Ass'y
  181
- DADF Ass'y
  184
- Platen Cover DADF
  186
- DADF Lower
  188
- DADF Motor
  190
- Cassette
  192
- SCF Unit
  195
- SCF Cassette
  198
6 System Diagram

200
- Block Diagram
  200
- Connection Diagram
  201
7 Reference Information

205
- Tools for Troubleshooting
  205
- Acronyms and Abbreviations
  206
- Select a Location for the Printer
  208

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