DELL 2145cn User Manual

Dell 2145cn
Multi Functional Printer
User’s Guide
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2 | Features of your new laser printer
features of your new laser printer
Your new printer is equipped with a number of special features that improve the quality of the documents you print.
With the printer, you can:
Print with excellent quality and speed
• You can print in a full range of colors using cyan, magenta, 
yellow, and black.
• You can print with a resolution of up to 2400 x 600 dpi. See 
Software section.
• Your printer prints A4-sized paper at up to 20 ppm and 
letter-sized paper at up to 21...

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FEATURES BY MODEL
The printer is designed to support all of your document needs – from printing and copying, to more advanced networking solutions for your business.
Basic features of this printer include:
( : Included, O: Optional) 
ABOUT THIS USER’S GUIDE
This user’s guide provides information about basic understanding of the printer as well as detailed explanation on each step during the actual usage. Both novice 
users and professional users can refer to this...

4 | Features of your new laser printer
FINDING MORE INFORMATION
You can find information for setting up and using your printer from the following resources, either as a print-out or onscreen.
Quick Install GuideProvides information on setting up your printer and this requires that you follow the instructions in the guide to prepare the printer.
Online User’s GuideProvides you with step-by-step instructions for using your printer’s full features, and contains information for maintaining your printer,...

Safety information | 5
safety information
IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS
What the icons and signs in this user’s guide mean:
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. Follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe 
place for future reference. WARNINGHazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTIONHazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.
CAUTIONTo reduce the risk...

6 | Safety information
13.Unplug the printer from the telephone jack, computer and AC wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the 
following conditions:
• When any part of the power cord, plug or connecting cable is damaged or frayed.
• If liquid has been spilled into the printer. 
• If the printer has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the printer does not operate properly after instructions have been followed.
• If the printer has been dropped, or the cabinet appears...

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2 Features of your new laser printer
5 Safety information
INTRODUCTION
12
 12 Printer overview
12 Front view
12 Rear view
 13 Control panel overview
 14 Understanding the Status LED
 14 Acknowledging the status of the toner cartridge
 15 Menu overview
 16 Supplied software
 16 Printer driver features
16 Printer driver
16 PostScript driver
GETTING STARTED
17
 17 Setting up the hardware
 17 Printing a demo page
 17 Setting up the network
17 Supported operating environments
18 Configuring...

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contents
COPYING
31
 31 Selecting the paper tray
 31 Copying
 31 Changing the settings for each copy
31Darkness
31 Original type
31 Reduced or enlarged copy
 32 Changing the scan size settings
 32 Changing the default copy settings
 32 ID card copying
 32 Using special copy features
32 Collation
32 2-up or 4-up copying
33 Poster copying
33 Clone copying
33 Adjusting background images
33 Book copying
34 Margin shift
34 Edge erase
34 Gray enhance copying
 34 Printing on both sides of paper
 35...

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44 Sending faxes on both sides of paper
 44 Receiving a fax
44 Selecting the paper tray
44 Changing receiving modes
45 Receiving automatically in Fax mode
45 Receiving manually in Tel mode
45 Receiving manually using an extension telephone
45 Receiving automatically in Ans/Fax mode
45 Receiving faxes using DRPD mode
46 Receiving in secure receiving mode
46 Activating secure receiving mode
46 Receiving faxes in memory
 46 Other ways to fax
46 Sending a fax to multiple destinations
46...

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62 Checking replaceables
62 Replacing the DADF rubber pad
 62 Managing your printer from the website
62 To access Embedded Web Service:
 62 Checking the printer’s serial number
TROUBLESHOOTING
63
 63 Tips for avoiding paper jams
 63 Clearing document jams
63 Input misfeed
64 Exit misfeed
64 Roller misfeed
 64 Clearing paper jams
65 In the paper feed area
66 In the multi-purpose tray
67 In the fuser unit area
68 In the paper exit area
69 In the optional tray
 70 Understanding...