DELL 2155cdn User Manual

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Storing Print Jobs
When you select a job type other than Normal Print in the Paper/Output tab of 
the printer driver, the job will be stored in temporary memory until you request 
to print it from the operator panel or turn off the printer.
 NOTE: Secure Print and Private MailBox Print require specifying a password for 
confidentiality.
Printing the Stored Jobs
Once jobs are stored, you can use the operator panel to specify printing. Select 
the job type you are using from Secure Print, Private MailBox Print, Public 
MailBox Print, and Proof Print. Then, select your user name from a list. Secure 
Print and Private MailBox Print require the password you specified in the driver 
when you sent the job. 
To print the stored documents, use the procedure below.
1
Press the   (Menu) button.
2Press   button until Job Status is highlighted, and then press the   
(Set) button.
3Press   button until Print Menu is highlighted, and then press the   
(Set) button.
4Press   button until the desired job type is highlighted, and then press the 
 
(Set) button.
The stored document will be printed.
Specifying Your Password on the Operator Panel (Secure Print/Private 
MailBox Print)
When you select Secure Print or Private MailBox Print from the 
Print Menu after selecting your user name, the following prompt appears:
[]
 
						

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Use the buttons on the operator panel to enter the numeric password you 
specified in the printer driver. The password you entered will be displayed as 
asterisks (*******) to ensure confidentiality.
If you enter an invalid password, the message Wrong Password appears. Wait 
three seconds, or press the   (Set) or   (Cancel) button to return to the 
screen for user selection.
When you enter a valid password, you have access to all print jobs matching the 
user name and password you entered. The print jobs matching the password you 
entered appear on the screen. You can then choose to print or delete jobs 
matching the password you entered. (See 
Printing the Stored Jobs for more 
information.)
Deleting Stored Jobs
With Secure Print, a job that has been stored will be deleted after printing or 
deleted at a designated time if entered on the operator panel or at turning off the 
printer.
For other jobs, these jobs remain stored until you delete them on the operator 
panel or turn off the printer.
Printing from USB Memory
The Print from USB Memory feature allows you to print files stored in a USB 
memory by operating from the operator panel.
 NOTICE: To prevent damage to your printer, DO NOT connect any device other 
than USB memory to the USB port of the printer.
 
NOTICE: DO NOT remove the USB memory from the USB port until the printer 
has finished printing.
The USB port of the printer is designed for USB 2.0 devices. You must use only 
an authorized USB memory with an A plug type connector. Use only a metal 
shielded USB memory.
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Supported File Formats
Files in the following file formats can be printed directly from a USB memory.
•PDF
• TIFF
•JPEG
To print a file in a USB memory:
1
Insert a USB memory to the USB port of the printer.
2Ensure that Print from USB Memory is highlighted, and then press the 
 (Set) button.
3Press   button until the desired file is highlighted, and then press the   
(
Set) button.
 NOTE: Only the following characters are displayed on the operator panel:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 
$ % ’ ‘ - @ {} ~ ! # ( ) & _ ^
4Select printing options as required.
 NOTE: You can print files scanned and stored using the Scan to USB 
Memory feature. Files saved without using the feature such as files created by 
user may not be printed properly.
PDF Port Direct Printing
You can directly print PDF files in a computer by specifying LPR command 
(Windows):
lpr -S server_address -P lp -o | PDF_filename
The PDF file sent is printed in accordance with the printer settings set in the 
printer. You can however, change the PDF settings from the operator panel of 
the printer.
The following PDF settings can be changed:
• Quantity
•2Sided
• Print Mode
• PDF Password
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•Output Size
•Layout
• Output Color
 NOTE: You should change the settings before the job starts.
 
NOTE: You can directly print PDF files scanned and stored using the Scan to USB 
Memory feature. Files saved without using the feature such as files created by user 
may not be printed properly.
Printing a Report Page
By using the Reports menu, you can print a variety of settings for your printer 
including system settings, panel setting, and font list. The following sections 
describe two examples of printing from the 
Reports menu. 
• Printing System Settings Report
• Printing Font Sample List
Printing System Settings Report
To verify detailed printer settings, print a system settings report. A printed 
system settings report also allows you to verify whether or not options have 
been installed properly. 
See 
Understanding the Printer Menus to identify the display and operator 
panel buttons if you need help.
When Using the Operator Panel
1Press the   (Menu) button.
2Press  button until System Setup is highlighted, and then press the 
 
(Set) button.
3Ensure that Report/List is highlighted, and then press the   (Set) 
button.
4Ensure that System Settings is highlighted, and then press the   
(Set) button.
The system settings report is printed.
 
						

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When Using the Tool Box
 NOTE: 
1
Click Start All Programs Dell Printers Dell 2155 Multifunction 
Color Printer
 Tool Box.
 NOTE: The Select Printer window appears in this step when multiple 
printer drivers are installed on your computer. In this case, click the name of 
this printer listed in Printer Names, and then click OK.
The Tool Box opens.
2Ensure that the Printer Settings Report tab is open.
3Select Reports from the list at the left side of the page.
The 
Reports page appears.
4Click the System Settings button.
The system settings report is printed
The message 
Send Printer Information. appears while the page prints. 
The printer returns to the standby mode after printing the system settings report.
If any other message appears when you print this page, see the online Help for 
more information.
Printing Font Sample List
To print samples of all the fonts currently available for your printer:
When Using the Operator Panel
1Press the   (Menu) button.
2Press   button until System Setup is highlighted, and then press the 
 
(Set) button.
3Ensure that Report/List is highlighted, and then press the   (Set) 
button.
4Press   button until PCL Fonts List is highlighted, and then press the 
 
(Set) button.
The PCL fonts list is printed.
 
						

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When Using the Tool Box
 NOTE: 
1
Click Star t All Programs Dell Printers Dell 2155 Multifunction 
Color Printer
 Tool Box.
 NOTE: The Select Printer window appears in this step when multiple 
printer drivers are installed on your computer. In this case, click the name of 
this printer listed in Printer Names, and then click OK.
The Tool Box opens.
2Ensure that the Printer Settings Report tab is open.
3Select Reports from the list at the left side of the page.
The 
Reports page appears.
4Click the PCL Fonts List button.
The PCL fonts list is printed.
The message 
Send Printer Information. appears while the page prints. 
The printer returns to the standby mode after printing the font sample list.
Printer Settings
You can change most of the system settings from your software program. If your 
printer is attached to the network, you can change settings from the Dell Printer 
Configuration Web Tool. To launch the Dell Printer Configuration Web 
To o l, type the printers IP address in your web browser. To find your printers IP 
address, see 
Printing System Settings Report.
Settings from the software program update the default system settings for the 
printer. Settings from the printer driver only apply to the job that you are 
currently sending to the printer.
If you cannot change a setting from your software program, use the operator 
panel, Tool Box or the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool. Changing a 
system setting from the operator panel, Tool Box or from the Dell Printer 
Configuration Web Tool makes that setting the user default.
Printing System Settings Report
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When Using the Operator Panel
1Press the   (Menu) button.
2Press   button until System Setup is highlighted, and then press the 
 
(Set) button.
3Ensure that Report/List is highlighted, and then press the   (Set) 
button.
4Ensure that System Settings is highlighted, and then press the   
(Set) button.
The system settings report is printed.
When Using the Tool Box
 NOTE: 
1
Click Start All Programs Dell Printers Dell 2155 Multifunction 
Color Printer
 Tool Box.
 NOTE: The Select Printer window appears in this step when multiple 
printer drivers are installed on your computer. In this case, click the name of 
this printer listed in Printer Names, and then click OK.
The Tool Box opens.
2Ensure that the Printer Settings Report tab is open.
3Select Reports from the list at the left side of the page.
The 
Reports page appears.
4Click the System Settings button.
The system settings report is printed
Using the Operator Panel to Change the Printer Settings
You can select menu items and corresponding values from the operator panel.
When you first browse through the menus from the operator panel, you see 
some menu items are highlighted.
These highlighted items are the factory default and original system settings.
 NOTE: Factory defaults may vary for different countries.
When you select a new setting from the operator panel, the item selected is 
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These settings are active until new ones are selected or the factory defaults are 
restored.
To select a new value as a setting:
1
Press the   (Menu) button.
2Press   or   button until the desired menu is highlighted, and then press 
the  
(Set) button.
3Press   or   button until the desired menu or menu item is highlighted, 
and then press the   
(Set) button.
• If the selection is a menu, the menu is opened and the first system setting 
in the menu appears.
• If the selection is a menu item, the default menu setting for the menu 
item appears. (The current user default menu setting is highlighted.)
Each menu item has a list of values for the menu item. A value can be:
• A phrase or word to describe a setting
• A numerical value that can be changed
• An On or Off setting
4Press   or   button until the desired value is highlighted, and then press 
the  
(Set) button.
 NOTE: Some menu items require you to use the numeric key pad to enter 
the value.
5Press the  (Cancel) or   button to return to the previous menu.
To continue setting other items, select the desired menu. To quit setting new 
values, press the   
(Cancel) button.
Driver settings may override changes previously made and may require you to 
change the operator panel defaults.
Using the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool to Change the Printer 
Settings
If your printer is connected to the network, you can change the printer settings 
from your web browser. If you are a network administrator, you can clone the 
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Type the IP address of your printer in your web browser. Choose Printer 
Settings from the topics list, and then select the System Settings you want to 
change.
To change the paper type and size, choose Tray Settings from the topics list. To 
change the Color Track settings, choose Print Volume from the topics list, and 
then select the Dell Color Track tab.
To copy your system settings to another printer on the network, choose Copy 
Printer Settings from the topics list, and then type the other printers IP address.
If you do not know your printers IP address, see the 
system settings report or 
display the TCP/IP settings
.
When Using the Operator Panel
1Press the   (Menu) button.
2Press   button until System Setup is highlighted, and then press the 
 
(Set) button.
3Ensure that Report/List is highlighted, and then press the   (Set) 
button.
4Ensure that System Settings is highlighted, and then press the   
(Set) button.
The system settings report is printed.
When Using the Tool Box
 NOTE: 
1
Click Start All Programs Dell Printers Dell 2155 Multifunction 
Color Printer
 Tool Box.
 NOTE: The Select Printer window appears in this step when multiple 
printer drivers are installed on your computer. In this case, click the name of 
this printer listed in Printer Names, and then click OK.
The Tool Box opens.
2Ensure that the Printer Settings Report tab is open.
3Select TCP/IP Settings from the list at the left side of the page.
The 
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Resetting Defaults
After resetting defaults and rebooting the printer, all the menu parameters, 
except the parameters for the network, are reset to their default values.
When Using the Operator Panel
1Press the   (Menu) button.
2Press  button until System Setup is highlighted, and then press the 
 
(Set) button.
3Press  button until Admin Menu is highlighted, and then press the   
(Set) button.
4Press   button until Maintenance is highlighted, and then press the   
(Set) button.
5Press   button until Reset Defaults is highlighted, and then press the 
 
(Set) button.
6Press   or   button until the desired value is highlighted, and then press 
the  
(Set) button.
The 
Are you sure? message appears on the operator panel. 
7Press   button to highlight Yes, and then press the   (Set) button.
The printer is turned off automatically to apply the settings.
When Using the Tool Box
 NOTE: 
1
Click Star t All Programs Dell Printers Dell 2155 Multifunction 
Color Printer
 Tool Box.
 NOTE: The Select Printer window appears in this step when multiple 
printer drivers are installed on your computer. In this case, click the name of 
this printer listed in Printer Names, and then click OK.
The Tool Box opens.
2Click the Printer Maintenance tab.
3Select Reset Defaults from the list at the left side of the page.
The 
Reset Defaults page appears.
4Select the desired option button.