DELL 2155cdn User Manual

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SSF Paper Type Plain* Sets the document type loaded in the 
single sheet feeder.
Plain Thick
Covers
Covers Thick
Coated
Coated Thick
Envelope
Recycled
Letterhead
Preprinted
Prepunched
Color
Plain - Side 2
Plain Thick - Side 2
Recycled - Side 2
Color - Side 2
2Sided
*21->1Sided* Prints on one side of a sheet of paper.
Long Edge BindingPrints on both sides of a sheet of paper 
to be bound by long edge. 
Short Edge BindingPrints on both sides of a sheet of paper 
to be bound by short edge. 
Layout 1Up
*Prints one page on one side of a sheet of 
paper.
2UpPrints two pages on one side of a sheet 
of paper.
4UpPrints four pages on one side of a sheet 
of paper.
Apply New SettingsAfter you change the settings, click this 
button to apply the changes.
Restart printer to apply new settingsClick this button to restart the printer 
and apply the changes.
*1 This item is available only when the optional 250-sheet feeder is installed.*2 This item is available only for Dell 2155cdn Multifunction Color Printer.
 
						

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Fax Settings
Purpose:
To specify the fax settings.
Va l u e s :
Receive 
ModeTelephoneSets the default fax receiving mode to Telephone.
Fax
* Sets the default fax receiving mode to Fax.
Telephone/FaxSets the default fax receiving mode to Telephone/Fax.
Ans 
Machine/FaxSets the default fax receiving mode to Ans 
Machine/Fax.
DRPDSets the default fax receiving mode to DRPD.
Auto Rec Fax 0–255Sets the interval at which the printer goes into the fax 
receive mode after receiving an incoming call in 0-255 
seconds. 0
* 
Auto Rec 
Fax/Tel0–255Sets the interval at which the printer goes into the fax 
receive mode after the external telephone receives an 
incoming call in 0-255 seconds. 6
* 
Auto Rec 
Ans/Fax0–255Sets the interval at which the printer goes into the fax 
mode after the external answering machine receives an 
incoming call in 0-255 seconds.  21
* 
Line Monitor OffTurns off the volume of the line monitor, which audibly 
monitors a transmission through the internal speaker 
until a connection is made.
LowSets the volume of the line monitor.
Medium
* 
High
Ring Tone 
Vo l u m eOffTurns the volume of the ring tone, which indicates that 
an incoming call is a telephone call through the internal 
speaker when Receive Mode is set to Telephone/Fax.
LowSets the volume of the ring tone.
Medium
High
* 
Line Type PSTN
* Sets the default line type to PSTN.
PBXSets the default line type to PBX.
 
						

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Tone/Pulse Tone* Sets the dialing type to To n e.
Pulse (10PPS)Sets the dialing type to Pulse(10PPS).
Pulse (20PPS)Sets the dialing type to Pulse(20PPS).
Resend Delay 3–255Sets the interval between transmission attempts within 
the range of 3 to 255 seconds. 
8
* 
Redial 
Attempts0-13Sets the number of redial attempts to make when the 
destination fax number is busy, within the range of 0 to 
13.  3
* 
Redial Delay 1–15Sets the interval between redial attempts within the 
range of 1 to 15 minutes.
1
* 
Junk Fax 
SetupOnRejects faxes sent from unwanted numbers by 
accepting faxes only from the fax numbers registered in 
the Phone Book.
Off
* Does not reject faxes sent from unwanted numbers.
Remote 
ReceiveOnReceives a fax by pressing a remote receive code on the 
external telephone after picking up the handset of the 
telephone.
Off
* Does not receive a fax by pressing a remote receive 
code on the external telephone after picking up the 
handset of the telephone.
Remote Rcv 
To n e00–99Sets the tone to start Remote Receive. 
00
* 
Fax Header On
* Prints the information of the sender on the header of 
faxes.
OffDoes not print the information of the sender on the 
header of faxes.
Fax Header NameSets the senders name to be printed on the header on 
faxes.
Fax NumberSets the fax number of the printer, which will be 
printed on the header of faxes.
Fax Cover 
PageOnAttaches a cover page to faxes.
Off
* Does not attach a cover page to faxes.
DRPD 
PatternPattern 1–7Provides a separate number for faxing with a 
distinctive ring pattern. 
Pattern 4
* 
 
						

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Duplex 
Print* 1OnPrints the received fax on both sides of a sheet of paper.
Off
* Does not print the received fax on both sides of a sheet 
of paper.
Sent Fax Fwd Off
* Does not forward any of the incoming faxes to a 
specified destination.
ForwardForwards the incoming faxes to a specified destination.
Print and 
ForwardPrints the incoming fax and forwards it to a specified 
destination.
Fax Fwd NumberSets the destination to which incoming faxes will be 
forwarded.
Prefix Dial OnSets a prefix dial number.
Off
* Does not set a prefix dial number.
Prefix Dial NumSets a prefix dial number of up to five digits. This 
number dials before any auto dial number is started. 
Discard Size Off
* Prints any excess at the bottom of a fax page without 
discarding it.
OnDiscards any excess at the bottom of the page.
Auto 
ReductionAutomatically reduces a fax page to fit it onto the 
appropriate sized paper.
ECM On
* Enables the ECM (Error Correction Mode). To use the 
ECM, the remote machines must also support the 
ECM. 
OffDisables the ECM.
Modem 
Speed2.4 KbpsAllows you to adjust the fax modem speed when a fax 
transmission or reception error occurs. 
4.8 Kbps
9.6 Kbps
14.4 Kbps
33.6 Kbps
* 
Fax Activity Auto Print
* Automatically prints a fax activity report after every 50 
incoming and outgoing fax communications.
No Auto PrintDoes not print a fax activity report automatically.
 
						

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Diagnosis
The Diagnosis tab includes the Chart Print, Machine Check, Paper Wrinkle 
Check Mode, Environment Sensor Info, Clean Developer, and Refresh 
Mode pages.
 NOTE: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings.
Chart Print
Purpose:
To print various charts that can be used for diagnosis of the printer. The chart is 
printed to A4 or letter size paper.
Fax Transmit Print AlwaysPrints a transmission report after every fax 
transmission.
Print On 
Error
* Prints a transmission report only when an error occurs.
Print DisableDoes not print a transmission report after a fax 
transmission.
Fax 
BroadcastPrint Always
* Prints a transmission report after every fax 
transmission.
Print On 
ErrorPrints a transmission report only when an error occurs.
Print DisableDoes not print a transmission report after a fax 
transmission to multiple destinations.
Fax Protocol Print AlwaysPrints a protocol monitor report after every fax 
transmission.
Print On 
ErrorPrints the protocol monitor report only when an error 
occurs.
Print Disable
* Does not print the protocol monitor report.
CountrySelects the country where the printer is used.
Apply New SettingsAfter you change the settings, click this button to apply 
the changes.
Restart printer to apply new 
settingsClick this button to restart the printer and apply the 
changes.
*1This item is available only for Dell 2155cdn Multifunction Color Printer.
 
						

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Va l u e s :
Machine Check
Purpose:
To check the operation of the printer components.
Va l u e s :
Pitch Configuration ChartPrints full halftone pages for yellow, magenta, cyan, and 
black. Also prints pages to check the pitch. A total of 
five pages are output. 
Ghost Configuration ChartPrints a chart to check for ghost printing. One page is 
printed. 
4 Colors Configuration 
ChartBands of yellow, magenta, cyan, and black are printed 
with varying density. One page is printed. 
MQ ChartPrints charts to check for the binding in A4 or Letter.
Alignment ChartPrints a chart to check for proper alignment of the print 
image on the paper. One page is printed. 
Drum Refresh 
Configuration ChartPrints a chart to check the light fatigue of the drum 
cartridge. 
 
						

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Paper Wrinkle Check Mode
Purpose:
To determine whether or not paper is wrinkled in the fuser.
This function stops printing before the paper enters the fuser. After you remove 
the paper inside the printer, check the following:
• If the paper is wrinkled, the wrinkle occurred in the part other than fuser.
• If the paper is not wrinkled, the wrinkle occurred in the fuser.
Va l u e s :
Machine 
CheckMain Motor 
Operation Check* Click Start to operate the main motor inside the 
printer. Confirm the motor sound.
Fuser Motor 
Operation CheckClick Start to operate the fuser motor. Confirm 
the motor sound.
Feed Roll Operation 
Check
* 1Click Start to operate the feed roll. Confirm the 
motor sound.
REGI CLUTCH 
Operation CheckClick Start to operate the REGI CLUTCH. 
Confirm that you can hear the clutch clicking.
Dispense Motor 
Check (Yellow)Click Start to operate the dispense motor for 
each toner cartridge. Confirm the motor sound.
Dispense Motor 
Check (Magenta)
Dispense Motor 
Check (Cyan)
Dispense Motor 
Check (Black)
Play of SoundPlays back through speakers of your computer a 
recording of the normal sound for the currently 
selected Machine Check item.
StartClick this button to check the operation of the 
items selected with Machine Check and output 
the results to Result.
ResultDisplays the results of the checked items.
*1When performing the feed roll operation check, remove the paper tray from the 
printer.
 
						

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Environment Sensor Info
Purpose:
Paper Size A4* Sets the size of paper to be used by the 
Paper Wrinkle Check Mode. 
A5
B5
Letter
Folio
Legal
Executive
Envelope #10
Monarch
DL
C5
Paper Type Plain
* Sets the type of paper to be used by the 
Paper Wrinkle Check Mode.
Plain Thick
Covers
Covers Thick
Label
Recycled
Envelope
Letterhead
Preprinted
Prepunched
Color
Rear side Off
* Does not use the print side 2 of the paper.
OnUses the print side 2 of the paper.
Color Mode Color
* Prints in color mode.
Black & WhitePrints in monochrome mode.
StartClick this button to print in the specified paper size, type, and color 
mode.
 
						

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To print the internal environment sensor information of the printer to Result.
Va l u e s :
Clean Developer
Purpose:
To rotate the developer motor and stir the toner in the toner cartridge. 
Va l u e s :
Refresh Mode
Purpose:
To use up a toner cartridge or PHD unit when you need to replace it before the 
end of its life, or to stir the toner in a new toner cartridge.
 NOTE: Using the Refresh Mode consumes extra toner.
Va l u e s :
Resetting Defaults
After executing this function and rebooting the printer, all the menu parameters, 
except the parameters for the network, are reset to their default values.
When Using the Tool Box
 NOTE: 
Get Environment 
Sensor InfoClick this button to confirm the internal environment sensor 
information of the printer such as temperature and humidity. 
Clean DeveloperClick Start to stir the toner.
Toner Refresh 
ModeYellowClick Yellow to clean the yellow cartridge.
MagentaClick Magenta to clean the magenta cartridge.
CyanClick Cyan to clean the cyan cartridge.
BlackClick Black to clean the black cartridge.
Drum Refresh 
ModeDrumClick Drum to clean the drum.
 
						

							468Understanding the Tool Box Menus
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.
2 Ensure that the Printer Maintenance tab is open.
3 Select Reset Defaults from the list at the left side of the page.
The Reset Defaults page appears.
4 Click System Section button.
The printer restarts automatically to apply the settings.