DELL 2355dn User Manual

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Printing Files
You can print many different types of files on the Dell MFP 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...

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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.
 NOTE: The scanner name shown in Scanners configuration can be...

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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 
Adding Job Type 
Settings.
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.
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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.
2Click Save.
The 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
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You can use the following tools to edit the image:
For further details about the Image Manager program, refer to the onscreen help.
Tools Function
Saves the image.
Cancels your last action.
Restores the action you canceled.
Zooms the image out.
Zooms the image in.
Allows you to scroll through the image.
Crops the selected image area.
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...

Maintenance
Clearing the printer NVRAM
Backing up Data
Cleaning Your Printer
Maintaining the Toner Cartridge
Replacement Parts
Ordering Supplies
 

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Clearing the printer NVRAM
 CAUTION: Before clearing the memory, make sure that all fax jobs have been completed, or you 
will lose those jobs.
You can selectively clear information stored in your printer’s memory.
1Press Setup  Machine Setup from the home screen.
2Press the Next ( ) button.
3Press the up/down arrows to select Restore Options.
4Press the up/down arrows until you see the option you want to clear.
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Backing up Data
Date in the printers memory can be accidentally erased due to power failure or storage failure. 
Backup helps you protect your Email/Fax List entries and the system settings by storing them 
as backup files on a USB memory key.
 NOTE: In case of the phonebook, you can save the phonebook in csv file format. So that you can 
confirm or modify the phone list in your computer.
Backing up Data
1Insert the USB memory key into the USB memory port on your printer.
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Cleaning Your Printer
To maintain the print quality, follow the cleaning procedures below, each time the toner 
cartridge is replaced or if print quality problems occur.
 NOTE: Do not touch the transfer roller located under the toner cartridge when cleaning inside the 
printer. Oil from your fingers may cause print quality problems.
 
CAUTION: Cleaning solvents that contain alcohol or other strong substances may discolor or 
crack the printer cabinet.
Cleaning the Exterior
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 3With a dry and lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from the toner 
cartridge area and the toner cartridge cavity.
 CAUTION: Do not touch the transfer roller inside the printer. Oil from your fingers may cause 
print quality problems.
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Locate the long strip of glass Laser Scanning Unit (LSU) inside the top of the cartridge 
compartment, and gently swab the glass to see if dirt turns the white cotton black.
transfer roller