Dell 1815dn User Guide

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Printing
Printing in Windows
1Load paper. See page 40.
2With your document open, click File → Print.
3Select the printer driver you want to use from the Print window.
4To change the printer settings, click Properties, Preference, Options, or Setup, depending on the 
program or operating system.
The printer properties dialog box displays.
5From the five tabs on the top of the printer properties screen, confirm the selections.
6Click OK until the Pr int window appears. 
7Click OK or Print, depending on the program or operating system, to start printing. 
 NOTE: Press the Cancel ( ) button on the operator panel to cancel a print job.
Accessing Printer Properties
Change printer settings in the printer properties tabs. The printer properties window differs, 
depending on your operating system.
1With your document open, click File → Print.
The Print dialog box appears.
2Select the printer driver you want to use from the Print window.
3In the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preference, Options, or Setup, depending on your 
program or operating system. 
4For details about the printer properties tabs, please refer to the User’s Guide.
Printing in 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 PostScript driver 
by installing the PPD file. Refer to the 
User’s Guide.
Printing in Linux
Your printer supports Linux systems with Dell’s MFP driver package. Refer to the User’s Guide.
 
						

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Printing from the USB Memory Key
You can print files stored in the USB memory key. TIFF, BMP, TXT, PDF, and PRN file formats are 
supported.
 NOTE: Only English TXT files, PDF files generated by this printer, and TIFF 6.0 files are available.
1
Insert the USB memory key into the USB memory port on your printer
2Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight PRINT from and press Select ().
3Press Scroll (  or  ) to select the folder or file you want and press Select ().
4If you selected a file in step 3, go to the next step.
If you selected a folder, press 
Scroll (  or  ) to select the file you want to print and press Select 
().
5Enter the number of prints and press Select ().
Printing is started.
If the selected file format is not supported, 
Version Not supported appears.
6The display asks if you want to print another file. 
Select 
Ye s or No.
7Press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
Copying
 NOTE: A computer connection is not required for copying.
Knowing the Copy Menu
Refer to the following copy settings.
Setting the Basic Copy Options
The Copy menus on the operator panel let you customize all the basic copy options; number of copies, 
copy size, contrast and image quality. Set the following options for the current copy job before pressing 
Start ( ) to make copies.
Copy
# of Copies
Zoom
Contrast
QualitySelect Tray
Layout
Duplex
Copy Defaults
 
						

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 NOTE: If you press Cancel ( ) while you set the copy options, all of the options you have set for the current copy 
job may be canceled and return to their default status. Or, they automatically return to their default status after 
copying.
Number of Copies
You can select the number of copies from 1 to 199. 
1Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Copy and press Select ().
2Press Select ( ) to access # of Copies.
3Enter the value you want using the number keypad.
Reduced/Enlarged Copy
You can reduce or enlarge the size of a copied image, from 25 percent to 400 percent when you copy 
original documents from the document glass or from 25 percent to 100 percent from the ADF. Note that 
the zoom rate available is different depending on the document loading method.
 NOTE: When you make a reduced copy, black lines may appear at the bottom of your copy.
To select from the predefined copy sizes:
1Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Copy and press Select ().
2Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Zoom and press Select ().
3Press Scroll (  or  ) to find the size setting you want and press Select ().
To fine-tune the size of copies:
1Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Copy and press Select ().
2Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Zoom and press Select ().
3Press Scroll ( or  ) to display Other (25-400) (from the document glass) or Other (25-100)
(from the ADF) and press Select ().
4Enter the value you want using the number keypad and press Select ().
Contrast
You can adjust the contrast to make the copy lighter or darker than the original. 
1Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Copy and press Select ().
2Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Contrast and press Select ().
3Press Scroll (  or  ) to adjust the contrast.
Quality
You can use the Quality settings to improve the image quality by selecting the document type for the 
current copy job.
1Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Copy and press Select ().
2Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Quality and press Select ().
3Press Scroll (  or  ) to select the image quality mode and press Select ().
 
						

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•Te x t: Use for documents with fine details, such as fine text.
•
Text & Photo: Use for documents with both text and photo/gray tones.
•
Photo: Use for documents with photo or gray tones.
Making Copies
 NOTE: A computer connection is not required for copying.
 
NOTE: Contaminates on the ADF glass or the document glass may cause black vertical lines or black spots on the 
printout. For best results, clean the ADF glass and the document glass before use. See Cleaning the Scanner on 
page 81.
1
Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.
OR
Place a single document face down on the document glass.
For details about loading a document, see Placing Documents on the Scanner Glass on page 48 or 
Loading Documents Into the ADF on page 49.
2Customize the copy settings including the number of copies, copy size, the contrast, and the image 
quality by selecting the copy menu and using the operator panel buttons.
To clear the settings, use 
Cancel () button.
3If necessary, you can use special copy features, such as Auto Fit, Clone, Poster, and ID copying, 
referring to Special Copy Features on page 54.
4Press Start ( ) to begin copying. The display shows the copy processing.
 NOTE: You can cancel the copy job at any time. Press Cancel ( ) to stop copying.
Special Copy Features
Access the following copy features using Layout of copy menu.
Auto Fit Copying (available via scanner glass only): Automatically reduces or enlarges the 
original image to fit on the paper loaded in the printer.
Clone Copying (available via scanner glass only): Prints multiple image copies from the 
original document on a single page. The number of images is automatically determined by 
the original image and paper size.
 NOTE: You cannot adjust the copy size using the Zoom menu.
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ID Copying (available via scanner glass only): Prints a two-sided original document on one 
sheet of paper. Use this feature to print one side on the upper half of the paper and the 
reverse side on the lower half without reducing the original size. This is helpful for copying a 
small-sized document as some portions may not be printed if the original is larger than the 
printable area.
 NOTE: You cannot adjust the copy size for ID copying.
 
NOTE: The copy job is cancelled if no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds. 
Poster Copying (available via scanner glass only): Prints an image onto nine sheets of 
paper (3 by 3). You can paste the printed pages together to make one poster-size 
document. Each portion is scanned and printed one by one.
 NOTE: You cannot adjust the copy size for making a poster.
 
NOTE: Contaminants on the scanner glass may cause black spots on the printout. For best results, clean the 
scanner glass before use. 
 
NOTE: Leaving the cover open while copying may affect the copy quality and toner consumption.
Selecting a Paper Tray
After loading the print media for copy output, you have to select the paper tray you will use for the copy 
job.
1Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Copy and press Select ().
2Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Select Tray and press Select ().
3Press Scroll (  or  ) to display the paper tray you want.
You can select from Tray1, Tray2(option) and Bypass. If you do not install the optional tray 2, the 
Tray2(option) option will not appear on the display.
4Press Select ( ) to save the selection.
5Press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
Printing Copies on Both Sides of Paper
You can set the printer to print copies on both sides of paper automatically.
1Load the documents to be copied in the ADF.
2Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Copy and press Select ().
3Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Duplex and press Select ().
 
						

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4Press Scroll (  or  ) to select the binding option you want and press Select ().
•
Off: Prints in normal mode.
•
Long Edge: Prints pages to read like a book.
•
Short Edge: Prints pages to read by flipping over like a note pad.
5If necessary, customize the copy settings including the number of copies, copy size, contrast, and 
image quality by using the Copy menus.
6Press Start ( ) to begin copying.
Your printer prints on both sides of paper automatically.
Changing the Default Settings
The copy options, including contrast, image quality, copy size, and the number of copies, can be set to 
the most frequently used modes. When you copy a document, the default settings are used unless 
changed using Copy menus.
 NOTE: While you set copy options, pressing Cancel ( ) cancels the changed settings and returns to the default 
status.
To create your own default settings:
1Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Copy and press Select ().
OR
Press 
Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Menu and press Select ()
2Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Copy Defaults and press Select ().
3Press Scroll (  or  ) to scroll through the setup options.
4Press Select ( ) to access the option you want to set.
5Change the setting using the Scroll (  or  ) or enter the value using the number keypad.
6Press Select ( ) to save the selection.
7Repeat steps 3 through 6, as needed.
8Press Cancel ( ) to return to Standby mode.
 
						

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Scanning
Use your Dell Laser MFP 1815 to convert pictures and text into editable images on your computer. After 
you install the software from the 
drivers and utilities CD, you can start scanning images using either the 
operator panel or applications such as Dell ScanCenter, PaperPort and Adobe PhotoShop on your 
computer, or through the network using Network Scan, which allows you to scan a document on your 
printer as a JPEG, TIFF or PDF and save it to a network-connected computer. Or, you can send the 
scanned image as an e-mail attachment directly from your printer.
 NOTE: PaperPort is the scanning program provided with your printer.
The resolution setting to use when you scan an item using PaperPort depends on the item type and how 
you plan to use the image or document after you scan it in to your computer. For the best results, use 
these recommended settings.
Scanning above these recommended resolutions may exceed the capabilities of the application. If you 
require a resolution above those recommended in the above table, you should reduce the size of the 
image by previewing (or pre-scan) and cropping before scanning the image. 
 NOTE: You can use PaperPorts built-in OCR software to copy text from scanned documents so that you can use 
and edit the text in any text editing, word processing, or spreadsheet program. The OCR process requires textual 
images scanned at 150 to 600 dpi and 300 dpi or 600 dpi is recommended for graphics. 
 
NOTE: The first time you use PaperPort you must open PaperPort on your computer before you start scanning in 
order for the scanned document to be stored in your computer.
If you prefer to use another application, such as Adobe PhotoShop, you must assign the application to 
the printer by selecting it from the list of available applications. Please refer to Printer Settings Utility 
on the 
User’s Guide.
Item Type Resolution
Documents 300 dpi black-and-white or 200 dpi grayscale or color
Documents of poor quality or that contain 
small text400 dpi black-and-white or 300 dpi grayscale
Photographs and pictures 100-200 dpi color or 200 dpi grayscale
Images for an inkjet printer 150 dpi to 300 dpi
 
Images for a high-resolution printer 300 dpi to 600 dpi
 
						

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Dell ScanCenter is a PaperPort application that enables you to scan items and send them directly to 
PaperPort or other programs on your computer without first running PaperPort. Dell ScanCenter runs as 
a separate application from the Windows Start Menu and displays the Dell ScanCenter bar. For more 
information about using Dell ScanCenter, refer to PaperPort’s Help menu.
Icons on the Dell ScanCenter bar represent the programs that are limited to PaperPort and to Dell 
ScanCenter. To scan and send an item to a program, click the program icon and then scan the item. Dell 
ScanCenter automatically starts the selected program when the scan is complete.
Knowing the Scan Menu
Refer to the following scanning methods.
Scanning to an Application
1Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.
OR
Place a single document face down on the document glass.
For details about loading a document, see Placing Documents on the Scanner Glass on page 48 or 
Loading Documents Into the ADF on page 49.
2Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Scan and press Select ().
3Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight PC and press Select ().
4Press Scroll (  or  ) to select an application to which you want to send the scanned image. The 
default applications are MS Paint, Email, My Documents, PaperPort, and OCR.
•
MS Paint: Sends the scanned image to Microsoft Paint.
•
Email: Sends the scanned image to your default email program on the computer. A new message 
window opens with the image attached.
•
My Documents: Saves the scanned image in the My Documents folder on the computer.
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Pa p e r Po r t: Sends the scanned image to PaperPort.
Scan
USB key
PC
Network
 
						

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•OCR: Sends the scanned image to OCR.
 NOTE: The operator panel’s application list supports up to 30 applications and is only displayed in English.
 
NOTE: You can add more TWAIN-compliant software for scanning, such as Adobe Photoshop Deluxe, or Adobe 
Photoshop, from the Printer Settings Utility.
5
Press Start ( ). The selected application window opens. Adjust the scan settings and start scan. For 
details, refer to the 
User’s Guide of the application.
Scanning Using Network Scan
Network Scan allows you to scan a document on your printer as a JPEG, TIFF or PDF and save it to a 
network-connected computer. To use this feature, you must install the Network Scan program on your 
computer.
Adding a Scanner
To register your scanner as an authorized network scanner, use the Dell Network Scan Manager window.
1In the Dell Network Scan Manager window, click the Add Device button, or double-click the Add 
Device
 icon.
2Click Next.
3Select Browse for a scanner. (Recommended), or Connect to this scanner. If you select Connect to 
this scanner
, enter an IP address and then click Next.
4A list of scanners on your network appears. Select your printer from the list and enter your printer 
name, the ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN). Click 
Next.
• You can enter an ID of up to 8 characters. The first character must be a letter.
• The PIN must be 4 digits. This is optional. You can select the default password option.
5When you have added your printer to the network, Click Finish. Your printer appears on the Dell 
Network Scan Manager window and you can now scan through the network.
Scanning Using Network Scan
Using Network Scan you can scan a document from your printer to your computer through the network.
1Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the ADF.
OR
Place a single document face down on the document glass.
For details about loading a document, see Placing Documents on the Scanner Glass on page 48 or 
Loading Documents Into the ADF on page 49.
2Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Scan and press Select ().
3Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Network and press Select ().
 
						

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4Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight PC and press Select ().
5Press Scroll (  or  ) to select the registered name you want and press Select ().
6Enter the PIN you have registered and press Select ().
7Press Scroll (  or  ) to highlight Scan Setting and press Select ().
8Choose the file type and resolution and then press Select (). 
•
Black & White: If you select this option, select file type PDF or TIFF.
•
Color JPEG-200: If you select this option, 200 dpi resolution and JPEG file type will be 
automatically selected.
•
Resolution: Select resolution 100 dpi, 200 dpi or 300 dpi.
9Press Scroll ( or  ) to display Start Scanning and press Select (). 
If you press 
Select ( ) when the display shows Logout, your printer returns to the upper menu level. 
10The document will be scanned to computer where Network Scan is running. If your file type is TIFF or 
PDF, the display asks if you want to scan another page. Select 
Ye s using Scroll (  or  ) and press 
Select ( ). The next page is scanned and stored as the second page of the document. Repeat this 
until all pages are scanned, then select 
No.
11After scanning, you will be logged off automatically.
Scanning to the USB Memory Key
 NOTE: A computer connection is not required for scannin to the USB memory key.
You can scan a document and save the scanned image on a USB memory key. There are two ways of doing 
this: you can scan to the USB memory key using the default settings, or you can manually select your own 
settings.
You can also format the USB memory key or check the available memory space. See the 
User’s Guide.