Dell 1235cn User Guide

Advanced Printing
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Using Watermarks
The Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing 
document. For example, you may want to have large gray 
letters reading “DRAFT” or “CONFIDENTIAL” printed diagonally 
across the first page or all pages of a document. 
There are several predefined watermarks that come with the 
printer, and they can be modifi ed, or you can add new ones to 
the list. 
Using an Existing Watermark
1To change the print settings from your software 
application, access...

Advanced Printing
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Using Overlays
What is an Overlay?
An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer’s hard 
disk drive (HDD) as a special file format that can be printed on 
any document. Overlays are often used to take the place of 
preprinted forms and letterhead paper. Rather than using 
preprinted letterhead, you can cr eate an overlay containing the 
exact same information that is currently on your letterhead. To 
print a letter with your company’s letterhead, you do not need 
to load...

Sharing the Printer Locally
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4Sharing the Printer 
Locally
You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, 
which is called “host computer,” on the network. 
The following procedure is for Microsoft
® Windows® XP. For 
other Windows operating syst ems, see the corresponding 
Windows Users Guide or online help.
NOTES: 
• Check the operating system(s) that are compatible with your  printer. Please refer to the OS Compatibility section of 
Printer Specifications in the Getting started...

Scanning
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5Scanning
Scanning with your machine lets you turn pictures and text into 
digital files on your computer.  Then you can fax or e-mail the 
files, display them on your we b site or use them to create 
projects that you can print using SmarThru software or the WIA 
driver.
This chapter includes:
• Smarthru Office
• Scanning Process with TWAIN-enabled Software
• Scanning Using the WIA Driver
NOTES: 
• Check the Operating System(s) that are compatible  with your printer. Please refer to the OS...

Scanning
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2Scan Setting window opens.
NOTE: Click Advanced button to set more scan options.
3Set scan settings and click Scan. For more information, 
click 
Help > SmarThru Office help.
Send to
Email
You can send email while working on SmarThru Office.
NOTE: You need an email client program, such as Outlook 
Express, to send email in SmarThru Office. Procedure for 
sending email may differ depending on email client program 
you are using.
1Select File > Send to> Send By E-mail.
2An email client opens....

Scanning
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Scanning Process with TWAIN-
enabled Software 
If you want to scan documents using other software, you will 
need to use TWAIN-compliant software, such as Adobe® 
Photoshop®. The first time you scan with your machine, select 
it as your TWAIN source in  the application you use. 
The basic scanning process involves a number of steps:
1Ensure that your printer and computer are turned on and 
properly connected to each other.
2Place a single document face  down on the document glass. 
OR load...

Using other software
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6Using other software
This chapter includes:
• Printer Status Monitor
• Printer Settings Utility
• Dell Toner Re-order application
• Firmware Update Utility
Printer Status Monitor
The printer status monitor screen launches when you send a 
print job to the printer. This  only appears on the computer 
screen. Depending on the remaining toner level, the launched 
printer status monitor screen is different. 
If you are a Windows user, from the 
Start menu, select 
Programs or All...

Using other software
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Dell Toner Re-order application
To order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from Dell:
1Double-click the Dell Toner Reorder Program icon on your 
desktop.
or
Click 
Start → Programs or All Programs  → Dell → Dell 
Printers
 → Dell 1235cn Color Laser MFP → Dell 
1235cn MFP Toner Reoder
.
2The Dell 1235cn MFP Toner Reorder window opens.
Firmware Update Utility
You can update the printer firmware using Firmware Update 
Utility
.
1Click Start → Programs or All Programs  → Dell →...

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7Using Your Printer with 
a Macintosh
Your printer supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB 
interface or 10/100 Base-TX network interface card. When you 
print a file from a Macintosh computer, you can use the CUPS driver 
by installing the PPD file. 
NOTE: Some printers do not support a network 
interface. Ensure that your  printer supports a network 
interface by referring to Printer Specifications in the 
Specifications chapter.
This chapter includes:
• Installing Software
• Uninstalling...

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Setting Up the Printer 
Set up for your printer will be different depending on which 
cable you use to connect the pr inter to your computer—the 
network cable or the USB cable.
For a Network-connected
NOTE: Some printers do not support a network 
interface. Before connecting  your printer, ensure that 
your printer supports a netw ork interface by referring 
to Printer Specifications in the Specifications chapter.
1Follow the instructions on “Installing Software” on page 27 
to install the PPD and...