DELL 1815dn User Manual

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•Scheduled Jobs: Scheduled job information
•
MSG Confirm: Message confirmation
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Junk Fax List: Junk fax number list
•
Scan Journal: Network Scan sessions list
•
Email Report: Sent email list
4Press Select ().
The selected information prints out.
Using Advanced Fax Features
The following options are available. See the User’s Guide to use advanced fax features.
•Send Forward: Set to always forward all outgoing faxes to the specified destination. 
•
Rcv Forward: Set to forward incoming faxes to another fax number. 
•
Toll Save: Set to store all scanned faxes in memory and send at the pre-set time. 
•
Junk Fax Setup: Set junk fax numbers for blocking any unwanted faxes.
•
Secure Receive: Set Secure Receive option with or without setting a passcode to restrict a printout of 
received faxes. When a fax is received in this mode, the machine stores it into memory and displays 
Secure Receive. To print received documents, access Secure Receive and select Print with the 
four-digit passcode.  
 NOTE: When this mode is turned off, any stored faxes are printed.
•Prefix Dial: Set a prefix dial number, up to five digits, to dial before any auto dial number. 
•
Stamp RCV Name: Set to print the page number and the date/time on a received page.
•
ECM Mode: Ensure that faxes are sent error free even in poor phone line conditions.
•
Cover Page: Set to attach the cover page with your fax. Create a cover page using the Printer Settings 
Utility.
•
Modem Speed: Set the maximum modem speed you want.
•
Receive Disable: Set your printer not to receive incoming faxes.
 NOTICE: For memory transmission, the Super Fine resolution is unavailable. The resolution setting is automatically 
changed to Fine.
 
NOTICE: Sending a color fax is enabled only if the fax is sent manually and if the remote machine supports color 
fax reception.
 
NOTICE: The fax machine automatically stores faxes in the memory if faxes are received while copying, printing, 
or running out of consumables (paper and toner). Faxes are printed once the machine is available.
 
						

							72Using Your Multi-Function Printer
Using an Answering Machine
You can connect a telephone answering device (TAD) directly to the back of your printer as shown in 
Fig ure 1.
Set your printer to Ans/Fax mode and set the Ring to Answer to a digit greater than the Rings to Answer 
setting for the TAD.  
• When the TAD picks up the call, the printer monitors and takes the line if a fax tone is received and 
starts receiving the fax. 
• If the answering device is off, the printer automatically goes into Fax mode after a predefined number 
of rings.  
• If you answer the call and hear fax tones, the printer will answer the fax call if you 
• access 
Fa x  On Hook Dial  Ye s and press Start ( ) and then hang up the receiver,
or
• press the remote receive code 
*9* and hang up the receiver.
Figure  1 Line
Dell Laser MFP 1815dnTelephone Answering Device
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Phone
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Using a Computer Modem 
If you want to use your computer modem for faxing or for a dial-up internet connection, connect the 
computer modem directly to the back of your printer with the TAD as shown here in Figure 2. 
• Set your printer to Ans/Fax mode and set the Ring to Answer to a digit greater than the Rings to 
Answer setting for the TAD.  
• Turn off the computer modems fax-receive feature.
• Do not use the computer modem if your printer is sending or receiving a fax.
• To fax via the computer modem, follow the instructions provided with your computer modem and fax 
application.
• Refer to the DELL Laser MFP 1815dn 
Users Guide if you want to capture images using your printer 
and Dell ScanDirectTM and send images using your fax application with the computer modem.
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Figure 2 Line
Telephone Answering Device
LinePhone
PCDell Laser MFP 1815dn
 
						

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5
Maintenance
Replacement Parts
From time to time, you need to replace the rollers and fuser unit to maintain top performance and to 
avoid print quality problems and paper feed problems resulting from worn parts.
The following items should be replaced after you have printed the specified number of pages.
To purchase replacement parts, contact your Dell dealer or the retailer where you bought your 
printer. We strongly recommend that these items be installed by a trained service professional.
Replacing the ADF Rubber Pad
You can purchase an ADF rubber pad from your Dell dealer or the retailer where you bought your 
printer.
1Open the ADF cover.
2Rotate the bushing on the right end of the ADF roller toward the ADF and remove the roller from 
the slot.
Item Yield (Average)
ADF rubber pad Approx. 20,000 pages
Transfer roller Approx. 70,000 pages
Fuser unit  Approx. 80,000 pages
Tray rubber pad  Approx. 250,000 pages
Pickup roller  Approx. 150,000 pages
 
						

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3Remove the ADF rubber pad from the ADF, as shown.
4Insert a new ADF rubber pad into place.
5Align the left end of the ADF roller with the slot and push the right end of the ADF roller into the 
right slot. Rotate the bushing on the right end of the roller toward the ADF.
6Close the ADF cover.
 
						

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Ordering Supplies
You can order supplies using the Dell Toner Management System or the Dell Printer Configuration Web 
To o l .
If your printer is connected to a network, type your printer’s IP address in your Web browser or open the 
Network Status Monitor Center to launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool and click the toner 
supplies link. 
1Double-click the Dell Toner Reorder Program icon on your desktop.
OR
2Fro m  t h e Start menu, click Programs or All Programs   DELL   DELL Printers   DELL Laser 
MFP 1815   Dell Toner Reorder Program
. 
The Order Toner Cartridges window appears.
Go to 
www.dell.com/supplies or premier.dell.com to order supplies online.
 NOTE: premier.dell.com is Dell’s secure, customizable, procurement and support site for its larger 
relationship customers.
OR
3If your printer is connected to a network, type the printer’s IP address in your Web browser to launch 
the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, and click the supplies link.
 NOTE: Refer to the following table to order toner cartridges.
Toner cartridge Part number
Dell Standard Capacity Toner Cartridge
a
a. Dell Standard Capacity Toner Cartridge life is 3,000 pages and Dell High 
Capacity Toner Cartridge life is 5,000 pages. Toner yield based on printing 
page with 5% page coverage, in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752 testing 
methodology. Yields vary with usage and environmental conditions.
NF485
Dell High Capacity Toner Cartridge RF223
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							78Maintenance
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
 CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed in this section, read and follow the safety information 
on page 13.
 
CAUTION: Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge. Use the  handle on the cartridge  to  avoid 
touching this area.
When the toner cartridge is near the end of its life, the LCD displays the warning message To n e r  L o w. 
Additional pages may be printed, but white streaks or light print will occur. Thoroughly shake the toner 
cartridge from side-to-side to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge and temporarily improve 
print quality. When the toner eventually runs out, only white pages print when a print job or copy job are 
sent. In that case, the incoming faxes are only saved in the memory and not printed. At this stage, the 
toner cartridge needs to be replaced.
To order more toner, go to www.dell.com/supplies or 
premier.dell.com.
 CAUTION: For best results, use Dell toner cartridges. Print quality and printer reliability are not guaranteed if 
you do not use Dell supplies. 
To replace the toner cartridge:
1Open the front cover.
2Pull the toner cartridge out.
3Remove the new toner cartridge from its bag.
 
						

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4Remove the packing tape and thoroughly shake the cartridge from side-to-side to distribute the toner.
Save the box and the cover for shipping.
 NOTE: If toner comes into contact with your clothing, wipe the toner off with a dry cloth and wash your 
clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.
 
CAUTION: Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge. Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid 
touching this area.
5
Holding the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the cartridge into the opening in the 
printer.
6Tabs on the sides of the cartridge and corresponding grooves within the printer will guide the cartridge 
into the correct position until it locks into place completely.
7Close the front cover. Make sure that the cover is surely closed.
 
						

							80Maintenance
Cleaning Your Multi-Function Printer
To maintain the print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below, each time the toner cartridge is 
replaced or if print quality problems occur.
 NOTE: Do not touch the transfer roller located under the toner cartridge when cleaning inside the printer. Oil from 
your fingers may cause print quality problems.
 
CAUTION: Cleaning solvents that contain alcohol or other strong substances may discolor or crack the printer 
cabinet.
Cleaning the Exterior
Clean the printer cabinet with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. Do not let water drip onto the printer or 
inside the printer.
Cleaning the Interior
Paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer and cause print quality problems, such 
as smearing or toner specks. Clean inside the printer to prevent these problems.
1Power the printer off and unplug the power cord. Specify the length of time it takes for the printer to 
cool down.
2Open the front cover and lightly pull the toner cartridge straight out. Set it on a clean flat surface.
 CAUTION: Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge. Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid 
touching this area.
 
CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more than a few minutes.
3
With a dry and lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from the toner cartridge area and 
the toner cartridge cavity.
 CAUTION: Do not touch the transfer roller inside the printer. Oil from your fingers may cause print quality 
problems.