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•1->2 Side Long Edge: Prints pages to be read like a book.
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1->2 Side Short Edge: Prints pages to be read by flipping through it like a note pad.
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2->1 Side Long Edge: Scans both sides of the originals and prints each of them on a 
separate sheet.
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2->1 Side Short Edge: Scans both sides of the originals and prints each one on a 
separate sheet, but the information on the back side of the printout is rotate 180°.
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2->2 Side Long Edge: Scans both sides of the original and prints on both sides of 
the paper. This function produces exactly the same print out from the originals.
6If necessary, customize the copy settings including the number of copies, copy size, 
contrast, and image quality. See 
Setting Copy Options.
7Press Start ( ) to begin copying.
Changing the Default Settings
The copy options, including contrast, image quality, copy size, and the number of copies, can 
be set to the most frequently used modes. When you copy a document, the default settings are 
used unless they are changed by using the operator panel.
 NOTE: While you set copy options, pressing ( ) cancels the changed settings and returns to the 
default status.
To create your own default settings:
1Press Setup  Machine Setup from the home screen.
2Press the Next ( ) button.
3Press Default Setting.
4Press the left/right arrows to select Copy Default.
5Press the up/down arrows to select Common.
6Press the up/down arrows to select the copy option.
7Press the left/right arrows to select the you want option.
8Press the home icon ( ) to return to the Standby mode.
 
						

							Scanning
Scanning Overview
SmarThru Office
Scanning Using Dell Scan Manager
Scanning to a PC Application
Scanning and Sending an Email
Scanning and Sending to SMB Server
Scanning and Sending to FTP Server
Scanning and Sending Custom Email
Scan to Fax Server
Scanning Using the Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) 
Driver
Scanning to the USB Memory
Managing the USB Memory
Scan to Email Setup
Scanning by a network connection
Setting up Address Book
Group Numbers
Changing Default Settings
 
						

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Scanning Overview
Scanning with your machine lets you turn pictures and text into digital files that can be stored 
on your computer. Then you can fax or email the files, upload them to your website, or use 
them to create projects that you can print.
The scanning methods are scan to email, scan to computer (local and network), and scan to 
USB.
Use your 
Dell 2355dn Laser MFP to convert pictures and text into editable images on your 
computer. After you install the software from the Software and Documentation CD, you can 
scanning images using 
SmarThru Office on your computer, or through the network using Dell 
Scan Manager
, which enables you to scan a document on your printer as a JPEG, TIFF or PDF 
and save it to a network-connected computer. Or, you can send the scanned image as an e-mail 
attachment directly from the printer.
 NOTE: SmarThru Office is the scanning program provided with your printer. 
 
NOTE: If you prefer to use another application, such as Adobe PhotoShop, you must assign the 
application to the printer by selecting it from the list of available applications. Please refer to 

Scanning Using Dell Scan Manager.
SmarThru Office
SmarThru Office offers you convenient features to use with your machine.
Starting SmarThru Office
Follow the steps below to start SmarThru Office:
1Make sure that your machine and computer are turned on and properly connected to 
each other.
2Once you have installed SmarThru Office, you will see the SmarThru Office icon on 
your desktop.
3Double-click the SmarThru Office icon.
 NOTE: If you double-click the SmarThru Office icon, the Quick Start Guide window pops up. The 
Quick Start Guide window includes following menus: Categories, Binder, Life Cycle, Scan and OCR, 
and Fix and Enhance. You can disable this window by checking “Do not show this dialog again”.
 
						

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4The SmarThru Office appears.
For more information about 
SmarThru Office, click SmarThru Office help  
SmarThru Office help. The SmarThru Office help window appears; you can view on 
screen help supplied on the 
SmarThru Office program.
 NOTE: Click the SmarThru Office icon   in the tray area of the Windows taskbar to activate the 
SmarThru Office launcher.
 
NOTE: Follow the steps below to uninstall SmarThru Office. Before you begin the uninstall, ensure 
that all applications are closed on your computer. 
a
From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs.
bSelect SmarThru Office, and then select Uninstall SmarThru Office.
cWhen your computer asks you to confirm your selection, read the statement and 
click 
OK. 
dClick Finish.
Using SmarThru Office
1Click the SmarThru Office icon   in the tray area of the windows taskbar to activate 
the SmarThru Office launcher.
2Click the scanning icon   to open the scanning window.
 
						

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3Scan Setting window opens.
 NOTE: Click Advanced button to set more scan options.
4
Set scan settings and click Scan.
Printing
1Click the SmarThru icon   in the tray area of the Windows taskbar to active the 
SmarThru Office launcher.
2Click the printing icon   to open the faxing window.
Property Description
Select ScannerAllows you to select the scanner. 
Select ProfileAllows you to save settings frequently used for future use. Click New 
Profile to save the setting. 
Scan SettingsAllows you to customize settings for Scan Size and Paper Source. 
Scan ToAllows you to customize settings for File Name and location to send 
scanned data. 
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3Select the file you want to print.
4Select the machine you want to use for printing.
5Click Print to start the job.
Sending a File via Fax
You can fax while working on SmarThru Office.
1Click the SmarThru Office icon   in the tray area of the Windows taskbar to active the 
SmarThru Office launcher.
2Click the faxing icon   to open the printing window.
3Set fax settings and click Send Fax.
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Select Fax Machine: Choose whether the machine is connected locally or via 
network. If the machine is in network, click Browse to insert the IP address and other 
information.
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Pa g e s  R e a d y: Select file you want to fax. Click Add.
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Recipients: Click Add to enter the fax number.
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Cover Page: If you need a cover page, enter the values for the options. If not, click 
Skip Cover Page.
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Fax Settings: If the original document is faded or not vivid, click Fine. In this case, 
the fax speed could be low.
Sending a File to FTP
You can upload files to an FTP server while working on SmarThru Office. 
1Click the SmarThru Office icon   in the tray area of the Windows taskbar to active the 
SmarThru Office launcher.
2Click the FTP icon   to open the printing window.
3Send By FTP window opens. 
4Add your file and click Upload.
Sending a File to Email
1Click the SmarThru icon   in the tray area of the Windows taskbar to active the 
SmarThru Office launcher.
2Click the email icon   to open the printing window.
3Send By E-mail window opens. 
4An email client opens. 
5Type in necessary information and send your email.
 
						

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Scanning Using Dell Scan Manager
About Dell Scan Manager
You just walk to the machine with the originals and scan them from the control panel, then the 
scanned data will be stored in the connected computers 
My Document folder. When the 
setup installation is completed, then you have installed the 
Dell Scan Manager on your 
computer already. This feature can be used via the local connection or the network connection. 
Setting scan information in Dell Scan Manager
You can find out about Dell Scan Manager program information and installed scan drivers 
condition. Also, you can change scan settings and add or delete the folders in which 
documents scanned to computer are saved in 
Dell Scan Manager program. 
 NOTE: Dell Scan Manager program can only be used in the Window system.
1
From the  Start menu, select Programs    Dell Printers    Dell 2355dn Laser MFP  
Dell Scan Manager.
2Press Properties.
You can add the scanning machine by using 
Add Device. (Local or Network)
 
						

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3In the Set Scan Button window, select the scan setting option. 
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Scan Destination: You can change the add or delete application programs and file 
format. 
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Scan Property: You can change the saving destination, resolution, color, and scan 
size.
4Press OK after the setting is done.
 
						

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Scanning to a PC Application
1Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the DADF (Duplex Automatic 
Document Feeder).
OR
Place a single document face down on the document glass.
For details about loading a document, see 
Loading an Original Document.
2Press Scan from the main screen.
3Press Local PC or Network PC.
4Press the Next ( ) button.
5Press the up/down arrows until the application program you want.
If you select 
Network PC, select your computer ID and password using the pop-up 
keyboard.
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Microsoft Paint: Sends the scanned image to Microsoft Paint.
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Email: Sends the scanned image to your default email program on the computer. A 
new message window opens with the image attached.
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My Document: Saves the scanned image in the My Documents folder on the 
computer.
 NOTE: You can add more TWAIN-compliant software for scanning, such as Adobe Photoshop, from 
the Dell Scan Manager. See 
Scanning Using Dell Scan Manager.
6
If necessary, customize the scan settings including original size, scan color, scan format, 
duplex, and image quality by using 
Options. 
7Press Start (). (on the touch screen or the operator panel)
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8The selected application window opens. Adjust the scan settings and scan. For details, 
please refer to the user’s guide of the application.
 NOTE: If you selected My Document scanned image is saved in computers My Document  My 
Pictures  Dell folder.
 
NOTE: You can use Twain driver to scan quickly in Dell Scan Manager program.
Scanning and Sending an Email
1Load the document(s) face up with top edge in first into the DADF.
OR
Place a single document face down on the document glass. 
For details about loading a document, see 
Loading an Original Document.
2Press Scan from the home screen.
3Press the left/right arrows to select Send Email.
4Press the Next ( ) button.
5Enter the recipient’s email address using Direct Input or Email List.
6If necessary, customize the scan settings including original size, scan color, scan format, 
duplex, and image quality by using 
Options.
7Press Start (). (on the touch screen or the operator panel)
The printer begins scanning and then sends the e-mail.
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