Dell 2150cdn User Guide

							Understanding the Printer Menus309
ColorTrack Mode
Purpose:
To specify who has access to color printing.
Va l u e s :
NoAcct User Prt
Purpose:
To specify whether to permit the printing of data without authentication information. 
Va l u e s :
Col. Tra Err Rep
Purpose:
To specify whether to automatically print error-related information if printing with 
ColorTrack results in an error.
Va l u e s :
LetterH Dup Mode
 NOTE: LetterH Dup Mode feature is available only for Dell 2150cdn Color 
Printer.
Purpose:
Monthly Setting 1 Day*Sets the day of the month to delete the files stored as 
Secure Print in the RAM disk.
2-28 Day
Off
*Does not limit access to color printing.
OnLimits access to color printing.
Off
*Does not permit non-account user to print the data.
On
*1Permits non-account user to print the data.
*1Set No Account User Password using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.
Off*Does not print the error report when printing with Color Track results in an error.
OnPrints the error report when printing with Color Track results in an error.
 
						

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To specify whether to print on both sides when using letterhead.
Va l u e s :
Low Toner Msg
Purpose:
To specify whether to show the alert message when the toner is low.
Va l u e s :
Maintenance
Use the Maintenance menu to initialize the NV (non-volatile) memory, 
configure the plain paper quality adjustment settings, and configure the security 
settings.
 NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings.
F/W Version
Purpose:
To confirm the current F/W version.
Service Tag
Purpose:
To confirm the service tag.
Express Code
Purpose:
To confirm the express service code.
Disable*Does not print on both sides of letterhead.
EnablePrints on both sides of letterhead.
OffDoes not show the alert message when the toner is low.
On
*Shows the alert message when the toner is low.
 
						

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Paper Density
Purpose:
To specify paper density settings.
Va l u e s :
Adjust BTR
 NOTE: The print quality changes depending on the setting values you select for 
this item.
Purpose:
To specify the transfer roller voltage adjustment for each paper type.
Va l u e s :
Plain Light
Normal
*
Label Light
Normal
*
 
						

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Adjust Fuser
 NOTE: The print quality changes depending on the setting values you select for 
this item.
Purpose:
To adjust the fuser temperature setting for each paper type.
Va l u e s :
Plain 0*Sets the transfer roller voltage in increments of 1. The 
default settings may not give the best output on all paper 
types. If you see mottles on the print output, try to increase 
the voltage. If you see white spots on the print output, try to 
decrease the voltage. -6 to +6
Plain Thick 0
*
-6 to +6
Covers 0
*
-6 to +6
Covers Thick 0
*
-6 to +6
Label 0
*
-6 to +6
Coated 0
*
-6 to +6
Coated Thick 0
*
-6 to +6
Envelope 0
*
-6 to +6
Recycled 0
*
-6 to +6
 
						

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Auto Reg Adj
Purpose: 
To specify whether to automatically perform color registration adjustment.
Va l u e s :
Color Reg Adj
Purpose:
To manually perform color registration adjustment.
Plain 0*Sets the fuser temperature in increments of 1. The default 
settings may not give the best output on all paper types. 
When the printed paper has curled, try to lower the 
temperature. When the toner does not fuse on the paper 
properly, try to increase the temperature. -6 to +6
Plain Thick 0
*
-6 to +6
Covers 0
*
-6 to +6
Covers Thick 0
*
-6 to +6
Label 0
*
-6 to +6
Coated 0
*
-6 to +6
Coated Thick 0
*
-6 to +6
Envelope 0
*
-6 to +6
Recycled 0
*
-6 to +6
OffDoes not 
automatically perform color registration adjustment.
On
*Automatically performs color registration adjustment.
 
						

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Manual Color Registration Adjustments are required when the printer is initially 
installed and after the printer is moved. 
 NOTE: The Color Reg Adjust feature can be configured when Auto 
Reg Adjust
 is set to Off.
Va l u e s :
 NOTE: Ensure that you remove the paper from the single sheet feeder before 
performing 
Auto Correct.
Clean Developer
Purpose:
To stir the toner in a new toner cartridge.
Va l u e s :
Auto Correct Are You Sure?Press the (Set) button to automatically 
perform color registration correction. 
ColorReg 
ChartAre You Sure?Press the 
(Set) button to print a color 
registration chart. The color registration chart 
prints a lattice pattern of yellow, magenta, and 
cyan lines. On the chart, find the values on the 
right side that are next to the line that is 
perfectly straight for each of the three colors. If 
the value for the this line is 0, color registration 
adjustment is not required. If the value for this 
line is any value other than 0, specify the 
adjustment values.
Enter Number Enter (LY, 
LM, LC)-9 to +9Sets lateral (perpendicular to paper feed 
direction) and process (paper feed direction) 
color adjustment values individually for 
Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan. Enter a number in 
order of lateral adjustment (left), lateral 
adjustment (right), and process adjustment. 
Press the 
(Set) button to save all the settings.
Enter (RY,
RM, RC)-9 to +9
Enter (PY, 
PM, PC)-9 to +9
Are You Sure?Press the 
(Set) button to stir the toner in a new toner cartridge.
 
						

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Toner Refresh
Purpose:
To clean the toner in each toner cartridge.
Va l u e s :
Drum Refresh
Purpose:
To clean the surface of the PHD unit.
Va l u e s :
Reset Defaults
Purpose:
To initialize the non-volatile (NV) memory. After executing this function and 
rebooting the printer, all the menu parameters are reset to their default values.
Va l u e s :
Init PrintMeter
Purpose:
To initialize the print meter of the printer. When the print meter is initialized, the 
meter count is reset to zero.
Va l u e s :
Clear Storage
 NOTE: Clear Storage feature is available only when the optional 512 MB memory 
module is installed. Yellow, Magenta, 
Cyan, BlackAre You 
Sure?Press the 
(Set) button to clean the toner in the 
selected toner cartridge.
Are You Sure?Press the 
(Set) button to clean the surface of the PHD unit.
Are You Sure?Press the 
(Set) button to initialize the system parameters.
Are You Sure?Press the 
(Set) button to initialize the print meter.
 
						

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Purpose:
To clear all files stored as Secure Print, Mailbox Print, Proof Print, and Stored 
Print in the RAM disk.
Va l u e s :
Non-DELL Toner
Purpose:
To use toner cartridge of another manufacturer.
 NOTICE: Using a non-Dell toner cartridge may severely damage your printer. 
The warranty does not cover damages caused by using non-Dell toner cartridges.
Va l u e s :
Adjust Altitude
Purpose:
To specify the altitude of the location where the printer is installed. 
The discharge phenomenon for charging the photo conductor varies with 
barometric pressure. Adjustments are performed by specifying the altitude of the 
location where the printer is being used. 
 NOTE: An incorrect altitude adjustment setting leads to poor printing quality, 
incorrect indication of remaining toner, etc. 
Va l u e s :
All Clear Are You 
Sure?Press the (Set) button to delete all files stored as 
Secure Print, Mailbox Print, and Proof Print in the 
RAM disk.
Secure Document Are You 
Sure?Press the 
(Set) button to delete all files stored as 
Secure Print and Mailbox Print in the RAM disk.
Stored Document Are You 
Sure?Press the 
(Set) button to delete all files stored as 
Stored Print in the RAM disk.
Off
*Does not use toner cartridge of another manufacturer.
OnUses toner cartridge of another manufacturer.
 
						

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Secure Settings
Use the Secure Settings menu to set a password to limit access to the 
menus. This prevents items from being changed accidentally.
 NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings.
See also:
Panel Lock
Panel Lock
Purpose:
To set the limited access to Admin Menu with a password, and to set or change 
the password. 
Va l u e s :
Login Error
 NOTE: Login Error feature is available only when Panel Lock Set is set to 
Enable.
Purpose:
To specify the number of error entry attempts allowed when you log in as an 
administrator in the Admin Menu and Report/List menu.
Va l u e s :
0m*Sets the altitude of the location where the printer is installed.
1000m
2000m
3000m
Panel Lock Set Disable
*Disables password protection for Admin Menu.
EnableEnables password protection for 
Admin Menu.
Change Password
*10000–9999Sets or changes the password required to access 
Admin Menu.
*1This item is available only when Panel Lock Set is set to Enable.
 
						

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Tray Settings
Use the Tray Settings menu to define the print media loaded in the 
standard 250-sheet tray and the optional 250-sheet feeder.
 NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings.
Tray 1
Purpose:
To specify the paper loaded in the standard 250-sheet tray.
Va l u e s :
Off*Does not allow an administrator to log in after one error entry attempt.
On 5Sets the number of error entry attempts allowed when an administrator 
logs in.
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