DELL 2355dn User Manual
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20 About Your Printer These are the main components of your printer. The following illustrations show the standard Dell 2355dn Laser MFP and an optional tray 2 attached: Front View DADF (Duplex Automatic Document Feeder) coverdocument width guides operator panel (See Operator Panel Button Functions.) optional tray 2 (250-sheet paper feeder) tray 1 (250-sheet paper feeder) front coverdocument glass document input tray MPF (multi purpose feeder)output tray (face down) document output tray toner cartridge USB memory port paper output extension
21 Rear View USB port a If you want to connect the extension phone or answering machine, see Making Connections. b You can purchase a cable lock that completely prevents access to the control board cover. control board coveroptional tray 2 cable power receptacle extension telephone socket (EXT)a telephone line socket (Line) optional tray 2 cable connector network port locking unit slot b power switchrear door (open for face up output)
22 Operator Panel Button Functions Common Keys Function Keys Fax Keys Function keys Fax keysStatus LEDCommon keys Press: To: Stop an operation at any time, or return to main menu. Reverts the current setting to the default values. Start a job. Press: To: Deletes characters in the edit area. Job status shows the jobs currently running and in queue. You can copy both sides of an ID Card, such as a driver’s license, to a single side of paper. Gives detailed information about machine’s info., reports, troubleshooting guide, and quick reference guide. Press: To: Dial/Enter number.
23 Understanding the Status LED When the problem occurs, the Status LED indicates the machines condition by the light color of its action. Status Description Off • The machine is off-line. • The machine is in power save mode. When data is received, or any button is pressed, it switches to on-line automatically. Green Blinking The machine is warming up or ready to receive the data. On The machine is on-line and can be used. Orange Blinking • A minor error has occurred and the machine is waiting for the error to be cleared. Check the display message. When the problem is cleared, the machine resumes. • The toner cartridge is low. Order a new toner cartridge. You can temporarily improve print quality by redistributing the toner. • The toner cartridge is totally empty. Remove the old toner cartridge and install a new one. • A paper jam has occurred. • There is no paper in the tray. Load paper in the tray. • The machine has stopped due to a major error. Check the display message.
24 Introducing the Home Screen Touchscreen The home screen on the control panel allows user-friendly operation of the machine. Once you press the home icon ( ) on the screen, it shows the home screen. • Copy: Enters the copy menu. • Scan: Enters the scan menu. • Fax: Enters the fax menu. • Setup: You can browse current machine settings or change machine values. • Shortcuts 1, 2, 3: You can set the option which is frequently used on home screen. Also you can change shortcut name as well. See Using Shortcut Menu. • : Enters the LCD Brightness, USB, and Language. • USB: Enters the USB menu when USB memory is inserted into the USB memory port on your machine. • Language: Changes the display language on the display screen. • LCD Brightness: Adjusts brightness of the display screen. • : Shows the toner status. • : Start a job. • : Scroll through available options.
25 Understanding the Keyboard You can enter alphabet characters, numbers, diacritical marks, or special symbols using the keyboard on the home screen. This keyboard is specially arranged like a normal keyboard for better usability to the user. Touch the input area where you need to enter alphabet characters, numbers, diacritical marks, or special symbols and the keyboard pops up on the screen. • : Return to the upper menu. • : Deletes all characters in the input area. • : Moves the cursor between characters in the input area. • : Deletes the character on the left side of the cursor. • : Saves and closes input result. • : Enters a blank between characters. Also, you can insert a pause in the fax number. A “,” appears on the display. • : Toggles between lowercase keys and uppercase keys or vice versa. • : Switches from the alphanumeric keyboard to the numbers or special symbols keyboard. • : Switches diacritical characters.
26 Using Shortcut Menu You can set the option which is frequently used on home screen. Creating Shortcut Menu 1Press Shortcut ( ) from the home screen. 2Press the left/right arrows to select the you want shortcut. 3Press the left/right arrows to select the feature you want. 4If you want to change shortcut name, press when the confirmation window appears and enter the new name using the keyboard. Otherwise, press . Setting the Default Settings The default settings are used unless they are changed by using the operator panel. 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 Shortcut Default. 5Press the left/right arrows to select the you want shortcut. 6Press the left/right arrows to select the feature you want. 7If you want to change shortcut name, press when the confirmation window appears and enter the new name using the keyboard. Otherwise, press .
27 Internal Fonts The Dell 2355dn Laser MFP Laser printer supports the PCL and PS fonts. If you want to see the PCL and PS font list, follow these steps: Printing the PCL Font list 1Press Setup Machine Setup from the home screen. 2Press the Next ( ) button. 3Press the up/down arrows to select Reports. 4Press the up/down arrows to select PCL Font List. 5PCL Font list pages print out. Printing the PS3 Font list 1Press Setup Machine Setup from the home screen. 2Press the Next ( ) button. 3Press the up/down arrows to select Report. 4Press the up/down arrows to select PS Font List. 5PS Font list pages print out. NOTE: You can add additional PCL fonts and PS fonts in Printer Settings Utility. See Printer Settings Utility. Setting up the hardware This section shows the steps to set up the hardware which is explained in the Placemat. Make sure you read the Placemat and complete the following steps: 1Select a stable location. Select a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow extra space to open covers and trays. The area should be well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat, cold, and humidity. Do not set the machine close to the edge of your desk or table.
28 Place the machine on a flat, stable surface so that there is no incline greater than 2 mm (0.08 inch). Otherwise, printing quality may be affected. 2Unpack the machine and check all the enclosed items. 3Remove the tape holding the machine tightly. 4Install the print cartridge. 5Load paper. See Loading Paper. 6Make sure that all the cables are connected to the printer. 7Turn the printer on. NOTE: When you move the printer, do not tilt or turn it upside down. Otherwise, the inside of the printer may be contaminated by toner, which can cause damage to the printer or result in bad printing quality. 200 mm (7.8 inches) 100 mm (3.9 inches) 485 mm (19 inches) 200 mm (7.8 inches)
29 Installing the Toner Cartridge 1Open the front cover. CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more than a few minutes. CAUTION: Do not touch the green underside of the toner cartridge. Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching this area. 2 Remove the toner cartridge from its bag and thoroughly shake the cartridge from side-to-side to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. NOTE: If toner comes into contact with your clothing, wipe the toner off with a dry cloth and wash your clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric. 3 Holding the toner cartridge by the handle, slide it into the printer until it locks firmly into place.