Dell 1815dn User Guide

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Dell Laser MFP 1815dn Menu Functions
1Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Menu and press Select (). 
2Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight the desired setting.
3Press Select ( ) or select the displayed setting.
1. Paper Setting2. Copy Defaults3. Fax Defaults
Pa p e r  S i z e
Paper Type# of Copies
Zoom
ContrastQuality
Select Tray
DuplexContrast
Resolution
Ring to AnswerReceive Mode
Redial Delay
Redial Attmpts
3. Fax Defaults 4. Scan Defaults 5. Advanced Fax
MSG...

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Changing the Display Language
To change the displayed language that the operator panel displays, follow these steps:
1Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Menu and press Select ().
2Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Machine Setup and press Select ().
3Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Language and press Select ().
4Press Scroll (  or  ) to display the language you want.
The available languages are English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Czech, Iberian...

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Using the Number Keypad to Enter Characters 
As you perform various tasks, you may need to enter names and numbers. For example, when you set up 
your printer, you should enter your name or your company’s name and telephone number. When you 
store fax numbers in memory, you may also enter the corresponding names.
• When prompted to enter a letter, press the appropriate button until the correct letter appears on the 
display.
• For example, to enter the letter 
O,...

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Changing Numbers or Names
If you make a mistake while entering a number or name, press the left Scroll ( ) button to delete the 
last digit or character. Then enter the correct number or character.
Inserting a Pause
For some telephone systems, it is necessary to dial an access code and listen for a second dial tone. A 
pause must be entered in order for the access code to function. For example, enter the access code 9 and 
then press Pa u s e ( ) before entering...

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Storing a Number for Speed Dialing
1Press Directory ( ) on the operator panel.
OR
Press 
Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Fax and press Select ().
OR
Press 
Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Menu and press Select (). 
Press 
Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Directory and press Select ().
2Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight PhoneBook and press Select ().
3Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Add Person and press Select ().
4Enter a name and press Select ( ). For details about how...

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6Enter a one, two or three-digit speed dial number you want to assign to the group and press Select 
(). 
Or select the location by pressing 
Scroll (  or  ) and then press Select ( ). 
7At the Add Another? prompt, press Select ( ) to enter other speed dial numbers into the group. 
Or press 
Scroll ( or  ) to display No and press Select ( ) when you have entered all of the 
desired numbers.
8If you want to assign another group, repeat from step 3.
OR
Press 
Cancel...

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3Connect one end of the printer power cord into the socket at the back of the printer and the other end 
into a properly grounded outlet. Press the switch to power on the printer.
4Wa r m i n g  U p  P l e a s e  Wa i t appears on the display indicating that the printer is now on.
If not, make sure the power cord is firmly plugged in to the back of the printer and the electrical outlet.
If the printer is on but does not print, power off the printer and wait 30...

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7If your printer doesn’t respond, or if the IP address is not what you expected:
aInsert the drivers and utilities CD into your computer.
If setup does not start automatically:
• Launch the 
drivers and utilities CD: click Start → Run and browse your CD drive (for example, 
type D: where D is the drive letter of your CD).
• Select S
ETUP.EXE, and then click OK.
bWhen the drivers and utilities CD screen appears, click SetIP Address Utility.
cSelect your printer from...

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Use the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, also known as the Printer Embedded Web Server, to 
monitor the status of your network printer without leaving your desk. You can view and/or change the 
printer configuration settings, monitor toner level, and when it is time to order replacement toner 
cartridges, just click the Dell supplies link right from your Web browser.
 NOTE: The Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool is not available when the printer is locally...

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