Dell 2145cn User Guide

Contents | 11
contents
APPENDIX
91
 91 Dell Technical Support Policy
 91 Contacting Dell
 91 Warranty and Return Policy
GLOSSARY
92
INDEX
96
 

12 | Introduction
introduction
These are the main components of your printer:
This chapter includes:
• Printer overview
• Control panel overview
• Understanding the Status LED
• Acknowledging the status of the toner cartridge• Menu overview
• Supplied software
• Printer driver features
PRINTER OVERVIEW
Front view Rear view
1Document width guides12USB connector
2DADF13Paper level indicator
3Control panel14Optional tray 2
4Output support15Multi-purpose tray paper 
width guides
5Front cover16Toner...

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CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW
1Speed buttonsAllows you to store frequently-dialed fax 
numbers and enter them with the touch of a few 
buttons.
2ShiftAllows you to shift the speed buttons to access 
numbers 16 through 30.
3Address Book ( )
Allows you to store frequently used fax numbers 
in memory or search for stored fax numbers or 
email addresses.
4Resolution ( )Adjusts the document resolution for the current 
fax job.
5Redial/Pause ( )In Ready mode, redials the last number, or in 
Edit...

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UNDERSTANDING THE STATUS LED
The color of the Status () LED indicates the printers current status.
ACKNOWLEDGING THE STATUS OF THE 
TONER CARTRIDGE
The status of toner cartridges is indicated by the Status ( ) LED and 
the LCD display. If the toner cartridge is low or needs to be replaced, the 
Status () LED turns red and the display shows the message. However 
the arrow mark shows which color toner is of concern or needs replacement 
with a new cartridge. 
Example: 
The above example...

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Fax Feature
Darkness
Multi Send
Delay Send
Priority Send
Forward
Secure Receive
Add Page
Cancel Job
Fax Setup
Sending
Redial Times
Redial Term
Prefix Dial
ECM Mode
Send Report
Image TCR
Dial Mode 
Receiving
Receive Mode
Ring To Answer
Fax Setup
(Continued)
Stamp RCV Name
RCV Start Code
Auto Reduction
Discard Size
Junk Fax Setup
DRPD Mode
Duplex Print
Change Default
Resolution
Darkness
Auto Report
Copy Feature
Copy Collation
2-Up
4-Up
Poster Copy
Clone Copy
Adjust Bkgd.
Book Copy...

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SUPPLIED SOFTWARE
You must install the printer and scanner software using the supplied Drivers 
and Utiltiies CD after you have set up your printer and connected it to your 
computer. The CD provides you with the following software.
PRINTER DRIVER FEATURES
Your printer drivers support the following standard features:
• Paper orientation, size, source and media type selection
• Number of copies
In addition, you can use various special printing features. The following 
table shows a...

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getting started
This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the printer.
This chapter includes:
• Setting up the hardware
• Printing a demo page
• Setting up the network• System requirements
• Installing the software
• Printers basic settings
SETTING UP THE HARDWARE
This section shows the steps to set up the hardware which is explained in 
the Quick Install Guide. Ensure you read Quick Install Guide and complete 
following steps.
1.Select a stable location....

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Configuring network protocol via the printer
You can set up TCP/IP network parameters, follow the steps listed below. 
1.Ensure that your printer is connected to the network with an RJ-45 
Ethernet cable.
2.Ensure you have turned on the printer.
3.Press Menu () on the control panel, until you see Network on the 
bottom line of the display. 
4.Press OK to access the menu.
5.Press the left/right arrow until TCP/IP appears. 
6.Press OK.
7.Press the left/right arrow until Static...

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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
You have to install the printer software for printing. The software includes 
drivers, applications, and other user friendly programs. 
1.Connect the network cable to your printer.
2.Ensure that the network setup for your printer is completed (see Setting 
up the network on page 17). All applications should be closed on your 
computer before beginning installation.
3.Insert the Drivers and Utiltiies CD into your CD drive.
The CD should automatically run,...

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by clicking the Browse button.
7.Click Finish.
PRINTERS BASIC SETTINGS
After installation is complete, you may want to set the printers default 
settings. Refer to the next section if you would like to set or change values.
Altitude adjustment
The print quality is affected by atmospheric pressure, which is determined 
by the height of the printer above sea level. The following information will 
guide you on how to set your printer to the best print quality or best quality of 
print....