DELL 2145cn User Manual

Sharing the Printer Locally
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5Sharing the Printer 
Locally
You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, 
which is called “host computer,” on the network. 
The following procedure is for Microsoft
® Windows® XP. For 
other Windows operating systems, see the corresponding 
Windows Users Guide or online help.
NOTE: 
• Check the Operating System(s) that are compatible with 
your printer. See the operating systems Compatibility 
section of Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s...

Scanning
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6Scanning
Scanning with your machine lets you turn pictures and text into 
digital files on your computer. Then you can fax or e-mail the 
files, display them on your web site or use them to create 
projects that you can print using SmarThru software or the WIA 
driver.
This chapter includes:
• Smarthru Office
• Scanning Process with TWAIN-enabled Software
• Scanning Using the WIA Driver
NOTE: 
• Check the operating system(s) that are compatible 
with your printer. Please refer to the OS...

Scanning
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2Scan Setting window opens.
NOTE: Click Advanced button to set more scan options.
3Set scan settings and click Scan. For more information, 
click 
Help → SmarThru Office help.
Send to
Email
You can send email while working on SmarThru Office.
NOTE: You need an email client program, such as Outlook 
Express, to send email in 
SmarThru Office. Procedure for 
sending email may differ depending on email client program 
you are using.
1Select File → Send to → Send By E-mail.
2An email client...

Scanning
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Scanning Process with TWAIN-
enabled Software 
If you want to scan documents using other software, you will 
need to use TWAIN-compliant software, such as Adobe®  
Photoshop®.  The first time you scan with your machine, select 
it as your TWAIN source in the application you use. 
The basic scanning process involves a number of steps:
1Ensure that your machine and computer are turned on and 
properly connected to each other.
2Load the document(s) face up into the DADF.
OR
Place a single...

Using other software
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7Using other software
Using the Dell™ Toner 
Management System
The printer status monitor displays the status of the printer 
(printer ready, printer offline, and error-check printer) and the 
toner level (100%, 50%, Toner Low) for your printer. 
Printer Status Monitor
The printer status monitor screen launches when you send a 
print job to the printer. This only appears on the computer 
screen. Depending on the remaining toner level, the launched 
printer status monitor screen is...

Using other software
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Dell Toner Re-order application
To order replacement toner cartridges or supplies from Dell:
1Double-click the Dell Toner Reorder Program icon on your 
desktop. (Windows only)
OR
Click 
Start → Programs → DELL → DELL Printers → 
your printer driver name 
→ Dell 2145cn MFP Toner 
Reorder
.
2The Dell 2145cn MFP Toner Reorder window opens.
Fireware Update Utility
You can printer Firmware Update Utility.
1Click Start → Programs → DELL → DELL Printers → 
your printer driver name 
→...

Using Your Printer in Linux
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8Using Your Printer in 
Linux 
You can use your machine in a Linux environment. 
This chapter includes:
• Getting Started
• Installing the Unified Linux Driver
• Using the Unified Driver Configurator
• Configuring Printer Properties
• Printing a Document
• Scanning a Document
Getting Started
The supplied Drivers and Utilities CD provides you with Dell’s 
Unified Linux Driver package for using your machine with a 
Linux computer.
Dell’s Unified Linux Driver package contains...

Using Your Printer in Linux
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5When the installation is complete, click Finish.
The installation program has added the Unified Driver 
Configurator desktop icon and Dell Unified Driver group 
to the system menu for your convenience. If you have 
any difficulties, consult the onscreen help that is available 
through your system menu or can otherwise be called 
from the driver package windows applications, such as 
Unified Driver Configurator or Image Manager.
NOTE: Installing the driver in the text...

Using Your Printer in Linux
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Using the Unified Driver 
Configurator
Unified Linux Driver Configurator is a tool primarily intended for 
configuring Printer or MFP devices. Since an MFP device 
combines the printer and scanner, the Unified Linux Driver 
Configurator provides options logically grouped for printer and 
scanner functions. There is also a special MFP port option 
responsible for the regulation of access to an MFP printer and 
scanner via a single I/O channel.
After installing the Unified...

Using Your Printer in Linux
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Printers Configuration
Printers configuration has the two tabs: Printers and Classes. 
Printers Tab
You can see the current system’s printer configuration by 
clicking on the printer icon button on the left side of the Unified 
Driver Configurator window.
You can use the following printer control buttons:
•Refresh: renews the available printers list.
•
Add Printer: allows you to add a new printer.
•
Remove Printer: removes the selected printer.
•
Set as Default: sets the...