DELL 2145cn User Manual

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Ports Configuration
In this window, you can view the list of available ports, check 
the status of each port and release a port that is stalled in busy 
state when its owner is terminated for any reason.
•Refresh : Renews the available ports list.
•
Release port : Releases the selected port.
Sharing Ports Between Printers and Scanners 
Your machine may be connected to a host computer via the 
parallel port or USB port. Since the MFP device contains more 
than one device (printer and scanner), it is necessary to 
organize proper access of “consumer” applications to these 
devices via the single I/O port.
The Dell Unified Linux Driver package provides an appropriate 
port sharing mechanism that is used by Dell printer and 
scanner drivers. The drivers address their devices via so-called 
MFP ports. The current status of any MFP port can be viewed 
via the Ports Configuration. The port sharing prevents you from 
accessing one functional block of the MFP device, while another 
block is in use.
When you install a new MFP device onto your system, it is 
strongly recommended you do this with the assistance of an 
Unified Driver Configurator. In this case you will be asked to 
choose I/O port for the new device. This choice will provide the 
most suitable configuration for MFP’s functionality. For MFP 
scanners I/O ports are being chosen by scanner drivers 
automatically, so proper settings are applied by default.
Switches to 
ports 
configuration.
Shows the port type, 
device connected to 
the port and status
Shows all of the 
available ports.
Configuring Printer Properties
Using the properties window provided by the Printers 
configuration, you can change the various properties for your 
machine as a printer.
1Open the Unified Driver Configurator.
If necessary, switch to Printers configuration.
2Select your machine on the available printers list and click 
Properties.
3The Printer Properties window opens.
The following five tabs display at the top of the window:
•
General: allows you to change the printer location and 
name. The name entered in this tab displays on the 
printer list in Printers configuration.
•
Connection: allows you to view or select another port. If 
you change the printer port from USB to parallel or vice 
versa while in use, you must re-configure the printer port 
in this tab.
•
Driver: allows you to view or select another printer 
driver. By clicking 
Options, you can set the default 
device options.
•
Jobs: shows the list of print jobs. Click Cancel job to 
cancel the selected job and select the 
Show completed 
jobs
 check box to see previous jobs on the job list.
•
Classes: shows the class that your printer is in. Click 
Add to Class to add your printer to a specific class or 
click 
Remove from Class to remove the printer from the 
selected class.
4Click OK to apply the changes and close the Printer 
Properties Window.
 
						

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Printing a Document
Printing from Applications
There are a lot of Linux applications that you are allowed to 
print from using Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS). You 
can print on your machine from any such application.
1From the application you are using, select Print from the 
File menu.
2Select Print directly using lpr.
3In the LPR GUI window, select the model name of your 
machine from the Printer list and click 
Properties.
4Change the printer and print job properties.
Click.
The following four tabs display at the top of the window.
•
General - allows you to change the paper size, the paper 
type, and the orientation of the documents, enables the 
duplex feature, adds start and end banners, and changes 
the number of pages per sheet.
•
Text - allows you to specify the page margins and set the 
text options, such as spacing or columns.
•
Graphics - allows you to set image options that are used 
when printing images/files, such as color options, image 
size, or image position.
•
Device: allows you to set the print resolution, paper 
source, and destination.
5Click Apply to apply the changes and close the Properties 
window. 
6Click OK in the LPR GUI window to start printing.
7The Printing window appears, allowing you to monitor the 
status of your print job.
To abort the current job, click 
Cancel.
Printing Files
You can print many different types of files on the Dell machine 
device using the standard CUPS way - directly from the 
command line interface. The CUPS lpr utility allows you do that. 
But the drivers package replaces the standard lpr tool by a 
much more user-friendly LPR GUI program.
To print any document file:
1Ty p e  lpr  from the Linux shell command 
line and press 
Enter. The LPR GUI window appears.
When you type only 
lpr and press Enter, the Select 
file(s) to print window appears first. Just select any files 
you want to print and click 
Open. 
2In the LPR GUI window, select your printer from the list, 
and change the printer and print job properties.
For details about the properties window, see page 27.
3Click OK to start printing.
 
						

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Scanning a Document
You can scan a document using the Unified Driver Configurator 
window.
1Double-click the Unified Driver Configurator on your 
desktop.
2Click the   button to switch to Scanners Configuration.
3Select the scanner on the list. 
When you have only one MFP device and it is connected 
to the computer and turned on, your scanner appears on 
the list and is automatically selected.
If you have two or more scanners attached to your 
computer, you can select any scanner to work at any 
time. For example, while acquisition is in progress on the 
first scanner, you may select the second scanner, set the 
device options and start the image acquisition 
simultaneously.
4Click Properties.
5Load the document to be scanned face up into the ADF 
(Automatic Document Feeder) or face down on the 
document glass.
6Click Preview in the Scanner Properties window.
Click your 
scanner.
The document is scanned and the image preview appears 
in the Preview Pane.
7Change the scan options in the Image Quality and Scan 
Area sections.
•
Image Quality: allows you to select the color 
composition and the scan resolution for the image.
•
Scan Area: allows you to select the page size. The 
Advanced button enables you to set the page size 
manually.
If you want to use one of the preset scan option settings, 
select from the Job Type drop-down list. For details about 
the preset Job Type settings, see page 29.
You can restore the default setting for the scan options 
by clicking 
Default.
8When you have finished, click Scan to start scanning.
The status bar appears on the bottom left of the window 
to show you the progress of the scan. To cancel scanning, 
click 
Cancel.
9The scanned image appears in the new Image Manager 
tab.
If you want to edit the scanned image, use the toolbar. 
For further details about editing an image, see page 29.
Drag the pointer to 
set the image area 
to be scanned.
 
						

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10When you are finished, click Save on the toolbar.
11Select the file directory where you want to save the image 
and enter the file name. 
12Click Save.
Adding Job Type Settings
You can save your scan option settings to retrieve for a later 
scanning.
To save a new Job Type setting:
1Change the options from the Scanner Properties window.
2Click Save As.
3Enter the name for your setting.
4Click OK. 
Your setting is added to the Saved Settings drop-down 
list.
To save a Job Type setting for the next scan job:
1Select the setting you want to use from the Job Type drop-
down list.
2The next time you open the Scanner Properties window, 
the saved setting is automatically selected for the scan 
job.
To delete a Job Type setting:
1Select the setting you want to delete from the Job Type 
drop-down list.
2Click Delete.
The setting is deleted from the list
Using the Image Manager
The Image Manager application provides you with menu 
commands and tools to edit your scanned image.
Use these tools to 
edit the image.
You can use the following tools to edit the image:
For further details about the Image Manager application, refer 
to the onscreen help.
ToolsFunction
Saves the image.
Cancels your last action.
Restores the action you canceled.
Allows you to scroll through the image.
Crops the selected image area.
Zooms the image out.
Zooms the image in.
Allows you to scale the image size; you can 
enter the size manually, or set the rate to 
scale proportionally, vertically, or 
horizontally.
Allows you to rotate the image; you can 
select the number of degrees from the drop-
down list.
Allows you to flip the image vertically or 
horizontally. 
Allows you to adjust the brightness or 
contrast of the image, or to invert the 
image.
Shows the properties of the image.
 
						

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9Using Your Printer with 
a 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 driver by 
installing the PPD file. 
NOTE: Some printers do not support a network 
interface. Ensure that your printer supports a network 
interface by referring to Printer Specifications in your 
Printer User’s Guide.
This chapter includes:
• Installing Software
• Uninstalling software
• Setting Up the Printer
•Printing
• Scanning
Installing Software
The Drivers and Utilities CD that came with your printer 
provides you with the PPD file that allows you to use the CUPS 
driver or Apple LaserWriter driver 
(only available when you 
use a printer which supports the PostScript driver)
, for 
printing on a Macintosh computer. 
Also, it provides you with the Twain driver for scanning on a 
Macintosh computer.
1Ensure that you connect your printer to the computer. Turn 
on your computer and printer.
2Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD which came with your 
printer into the computer’s optical drive.
3Double-click CD icon that appears on your Macintosh 
desktop.
4Double-click the MAC_Installer folder.
5Double-click the Installer OS X icon.
6Enter the password and click OK.
7The Dell Installer window opens. Click Continue
8Select Easy Install and click Install. Easy Install is 
recommended for most users. All components necessary 
for printer operations will be installed. 
If you select 
Custom Install, you can choose individual 
components to install.
9The message which warns all application will close on your 
computer appears, Click 
Continue.
10Select Typical installation for a local printer and then 
click 
OK.
11After the installation is finished, click Quit.
NOTE: 
• If you have installed scan driver, click 
Restart.
• After the installation is finished, see “Setting Up the Printer” 
on page 31
Uninstalling software
Uninstall is required if you are upgrading the software, or if 
installation fails.
1Ensure that you connect your printer to the computer. Turn 
on your computer and printer.
2Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD which came with your 
printer into the computer’s optical drive.
3Double-click CD icon that appears on your Macintosh 
desktop.
4Double-click the MAC_Installer folder.
5Double-click the Installer OS X icon.
6Enter the password and click OK.
7The Dell Installer window opens. Click Continue
8Select Uninstall and click Uninstall. 
9The message which warns all application will close on your 
computer appears, Click 
Continue.
10When the uninstallation is done, click Quit.
 
						

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Setting Up the Printer 
Set up for your printer will be different depending on which 
cable you use to connect the printer to your computer—the 
network cable or the USB cable.
For a Network-connected Macintosh
NOTE: Some printers do not support a network interface. 
Before connecting your printer, ensure that your printer 
supports a network interface by referring to Printer 
Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide.
1Follow the instructions on “Installing Software” on page 30 
to install the PPD file on your computer.
2Open the Applications folder → Utilities, and Print 
Setup Utility
.
•For MAC OS 10.5, open System Preferences from the 
Applications folder, and click Printer & Fax.
3Click Add on the Printer List.
•For MAC OS 10.5, press the “+” icon then a display 
window will pop up. 
4For MAC OS 10.3, select the Rendezvous tab. 
•For MAC OS 10.4, click Default Browser and find the 
Bonjour.
•For MAC OS 10.5, click Default and find the Bonjour.
The name of your machine appears on the list. Select 
DELL000xxxxxxxxx from the printer box, where the 
xxxxxxxxx varies depending on your machine.
5For MAC OS 10.3, if Auto Select does not work properly, 
select 
Dell in Printer Model and your printer name in 
Model Name. 
•For MAC OS 10.4, if Auto Select does not work properly, 
select 
Dell in Print Using and your printer name in 
Model. 
•For MAC OS 10.5, if Auto Select does not work properly, 
select 
Select a driver to use... and your printer name 
in 
Print Using. 
Your machine appears on the Printer List and is set as the 
default printer.
6Click Add.
For a USB-connected
1Follow the instructions on “Installing Software” on page 30 
to install the PPD file on your computer.
2Open the Applications folder → Utilities, and Print 
Setup Utility
.
•For MAC OS 10.5, open System Preferences from the 
Applications folder, and click Printer & Fax.
3Click Add on the Printer List.
•For MAC OS 10.5, press the “+” icon then a display 
window will pop up. 
4For MAC OS 10.3, select the USB tab. 
•For MAC OS 10.4, click Default Browser and find the 
USB connection.
•For MAC OS 10.5, click Default and find the USB 
connection.
5Select your printer name.
6For MAC OS 10.3, if Auto Select does not work properly, 
select 
Dell in Printer Model and your printer name in 
Model Name. 
•For MAC OS 10.4, if Auto Select does not work properly, 
select 
Dell in Print Using and your printer name in 
Model. 
•For MAC OS 10.5, if Auto Select does not work properly, 
select 
Select a driver to use... and your printer name 
in 
Print Using. 
Your machine appears on the Printer List and is set as the 
default printer.
7Click Add.
 
						

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Printing 
NOTES: 
• The Macintosh printer’s properties window that appears in 
this User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. 
However the composition of the printer properties window is 
similar.
• You can check your printer name in the supplied Drivers and Utilities CD.
Printing a Document
When you print with a Macintosh, you need to check the printer 
software setting in each application you use. Follow these steps 
to print from a Macintosh.
1Open a Macintosh application and select the file you want 
to print.
2Open the File menu and click Page Setup (Document 
Setup
 in some applications). 
3Choose your paper size, orientation, scaling, and other 
options and click 
OK.
4Open the File menu and click Print.
5Choose the number of copies you want and indicate which 
pages you want to print. 
6Click Print when you finish setting the options.
▲ Mac OS 10.5
Make sure that your 
printer is selected.
Changing Printer Settings
You can use advanced printing features when using your 
printer.
From your Macintosh application, select 
Print from the File 
menu. The printer name which appears in the printer properties 
window may differ depending on the printer in use. Except for 
the name, the composition of the printer properties window is 
similar.
NOTES: The setting options may differ depending on printers 
and Macintosh OS version.
Layout
The Layout tab provides options to adjust how the document 
appears on the printed page. You can print multiple pages on 
one sheet of paper. Select 
Layout from the Presets drop-down 
list to access the following features.
•
Pages per Sheet: This feature determines how many 
pages printed on one page. For details, see Printing 
Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper on the next 
column.
•
Layout Direction: You can select the printing direction 
on a page as like the examples on UI.
▲ Mac OS 10.5
 
						

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Graphics
The Graphics tab provides options for selecting Quality and 
Color Mode. Select Graphics form the Presets drop-down 
list to access the graphic features.
•
Quality: You can select the printing resolution. The 
higher the setting, the sharper the clarity of printed 
characters and graphics. The higher setting also may 
increase the time it takes to print a document.
•
Color Mode: You can set the color options. Setting to 
Color typically produces the best possible print quality 
for color documents. If you want to print a color 
document in grayscale, select 
Grayscale.
Paper
Set Paper Type to correspond to the paper loaded in the tray 
from which you want to print. This will let you get the best 
quality printout. If you load a different type of print material, 
select the corresponding paper type.
▲ Mac OS 10.5
▲ Mac OS 10.5
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet 
of Paper
You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. 
This feature provides a cost-effective way to print draft pages.
1From your Macintosh application, select Print from the 
File menu. 
2Select Layout.
3Select the number of pages you want to print on one sheet 
of paper on the 
Pages per Sheet drop-down list.
4Select the page order from the Layout Direction option.
To print a border around each page on the sheet, select 
the option you want from the 
Border drop-down list.
5Click Print, and the printer prints the selected number of 
pages on one side of each page.
▲ Mac OS 10.5
 
						

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Scanning 
You can scan docoments using Image Capture program. 
Macintosh OS offers 
Image Capture program.  
Scanning with USB
1Ensure that your machine and computer are turned on and 
properly connected to each other.
2Place a single document face down on the document glass. 
OR load the document(s) face up into the ADF (or DADF).
3Start Applications and click Image Capture.
NOTE: If No Image Capture device connected message 
appears, disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it. If the 
problem persists, please refer to the Image Capture’s help.
4Set the scan options on this program.
5Scan and save your scanned image.
NOTE: 
• For more information about using 
Image Capture, please 
refer to the Image Capture’s help.
• If you want to scan via the DADF, use TWAIN-comliant 
softwares.
• You can also scan using TWAIN-compliant softwares, such as 
Adobe
® Photoshop®.
• Scan process differ according to TWAIN-compliant 
softwares. Please refer to the user’s guide of the software.
• If scanning does not operate in 
Image Capture, update 
Mac OS to the latest version. 
Image Capture operates 
propery in Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher and Mac OS X 10.4.7 
or higher.
 
						

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SOFTWARE SECTION 
INDEX
A
advanced printing, use 10
B
booklet printing 11
C
canceling
scan
 19
Color 7
D
document, print
Macintosh
 32
Windows 4
double-sided printing 12
F
favorites settings, use 9
G
Graphics 7
Graphics properties, set 7
H
help, use 9, 15
I
install
printer driver
Macintosh
 30, 31
installing
Linux software
 22
L
Layout properties, set
Windows
 5
Linux
driver, install
 22
orientation, print 27
paper size, set
print
 27
paper source, set 27
paper type, set
print
 27
print resolution 27
printer properties 26
printing 27
resolution
printing
 27scanning 28
M
Macintosh
driver
install
 30, 31
uninstall 30printing 32
scanning 34
setting up the printer 31
MFP driver, install
Linux
 22
N
n-up printing
Macintosh
 33
Windows 10
O
orientation, print
Windows
 5
overlay
create
 14
delete 14
print 14
P
Paper properties, set 6
paper size, set 6
paper source, set
Windows
 6
poster, print 11
PostScript driver
installing
 15
print
document
 4
fit to page 12
from Macintosh 32
from Windows 4
N-up
Macintosh
 33
Windows 10
overlay 14
PRN 4
scaling 12
watermark 13
printer driver, install
Linux
 22
printer properties
Linux
 27
printer properties, set
Macintosh
 32
Windows 5, 15
printer resolution, set
Windows
 7
printer software
install
Macintosh
 30
uninstall
Macintosh
 30printing
booklets
 11
double-sided 12
from Linux 27
S
scanning
Linux
 28
TWAIN 19