Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer

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Front View2
Rear View3
Operator Panel Button Functions3
Common Keys3
Installing the Toner Cartridge4
Loading Paper5
Making Connections7
Connecting the Telephone Line7
Connecting the Printer Cable8
Connecting the Printer to the Network8
Dell Laser MFP 1815Dn Menu Functions9
Changing the Display Language10
Select Country10
Toner Save Mode11
Power Save Mode11
Setting the Time out Option12
Loading Paper for Copying13
Selecting a Paper Tray13
Preparing a Document13
Loading an Original Document14
Making Copies15
Setting Copy Options16
Number of Copies16
Reduced/Enlarged Copy16
Using Special Copy Features17
Auto Fit Copying17
Poster Copying18
Clone Copying18
Printing Copies on both Sides of Paper19
Changing the Default Settings19
Setting the Printer ID20
Using the Number Keypad to Enter Characters20
Setting the Time and Date21
Keypad Letters and Numbers21
Changing Numbers or Names21
Inserting a Pause21
Changing the Clock Mode22
Setting Sounds22
Toll Save Mode22
Speaker Volume22
Setting up the Fax System23
Changing the Fax Setup Options23
Available Fax Defaults Options23
Sending a Fax24
Adjusting the Document Contrast24
Adjusting the Document Resolution24
Sending a Fax Automatically25
Sending a Fax Manually25
Confirming Transmissions25
Receiving a Fax26
Automatic Redialing26
About Receiving Modes26
Loading Paper for Receiving Faxes26
Receiving Automatically in the Fax Mode26
Receiving Manually in the Tel Mode26
Receiving Automatically in the Ans/Fax Mode27
Receiving Manually Using an Extension Telephone27
Receiving Faxes Using the DRPD Mode27
Receiving Faxes in the Memory28
Automatic Dialing28
Storing a Number for Speed Dialing28
Group Dialing29
Editing Speed Dial Numbers29
Sending a Fax Using a Speed Number29
Setting Group Dial29
Editing Group Dial Numbers30
Sending a Fax Using Group Dialing (Multi-Address Transmission)30
Searching for a Number in the Memory31
Searching Sequentially through the Memory31
Searching with a Particular First Letter31
Printing a Phonebook List32
Other Ways to Fax32
Sending Broadcasting Faxes32
Sending a Delayed Fax33
Sending a Priority Fax34
Adding Documents to a Scheduled Fax34
Canceling a Scheduled Fax35
Additional Features35
Using the Secure Receiving Mode35
Printing Reports36
System Data List36
Message Confirmation36
Using Advanced Fax Settings37
Power Failure Report37
Printing a Report37
Changing Setting Options37
Advanced Fax Setting Options37
Using an Answering Machine38
Using a Computer Modem38
Installing PC-Fax Software39
Customizing Fax Settings39
Sending a Fax from Your PC39
Finding Information42
Getting Started43
Installing the MFP Driver43
System Requirements43
Uninstalling the MFP Driver46
Using the MFP Configurator47
Opening the MFP Configurator47
Printers Configuration47
Scanners Configuration48
MFP Ports Configuration49
Configuring Printer Properties49
Printing a Document50
Printing from Applications50
Printing Files51
Scanning a Document51
Adding Job Type Settings53
Using the Image Editor53
Installing Software for Macintosh55
Setting up the Printer55
Installing the Printer Driver55
For a USB-Connected Macintosh56
Changing Printer Settings56
Layout Setting56
Duplex Printing57
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper57
Image Mode58
Fit to Page58
Paper Type58
Maintenance60
Clearing the Memory60
Backing up Data60
Cleaning Your Multi-Function Printer61
Restoring Data61
Cleaning the Exterior61
Cleaning the Interior61
Cleaning the Scanner62
Maintaining the Toner Cartridge63
Storing the Toner Cartridge63
Redistributing Toner63
Replacing the Toner Cartridge64
Replacement Parts65
Cleaning the Drum65
Ignoring the Toner Empty Message65
Replacing the Adf Rubber Pad65
Ordering Supplies66
About Sharing the Printer on a Network69
Setting up the Locally Shared Printer69
Printing Across a Network69
Setting up the Host Computer70
Setting up the Client Computer70
Via Network Administration Programs70
Via the Operator Panel71
Printing a Network Configuration Page71
Configuring TCP/IP71
Restoring the Network Configuration72
Precautions When Installing Printer Accessories73
Disconnecting the Power Cord73
Installing Printer Memory73
Installing Accessories73
Activating the Added Memory in the PS Printer Properties74
Installing an Optional Tray75
Paper Handling78
Print Media Guidelines78
Paper Characteristics78
Recommended Paper79
Unacceptable Paper79
Selecting Paper79
Selecting Preprinted Forms and Letterhead80
Printing on Letterhead80
Selecting Prepunched Paper81
Card Stock82
Storing Print Media83
Identifying Print Media Sources and Specifications83
Selecting an Output Location85
Printing to the Output Tray (Face Down)85
Printing to the Rear Cover (Face Up)85
Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray86
Using the Bypass Tray86
Setting the Paper Size88
Setting the Paper Type88
Printing a Document90
Canceling a Print Job91
Printer Settings91
Layout Tab92
Paper Tab92
Graphics Tab93
Other Options Tab94
About Tab95
Using a Favorite Setting95
Using Help95
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper96
Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document96
Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size97
Printing Posters97
Printing on both Sides of Paper98
Using an Existing Watermark99
Creating a Watermark99
Using Watermarks99
Using Overlays100
Editing a Watermark100
Deleting a Watermark100
What Is an Overlay100
Creating a New Page Overlay100
Using a Page Overlay101
Deleting a Page Overlay102
Scanning Overview103
Scanning to an Application103
Scanning Using Network Scan104
About Network Scan104
Adding a User104
Adding a Scanner105
Setting the Properties106
General Page106
Server Page106
Advanced Page107
Preferences Page107
Scanner Icons107
Scanning Using the Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) Driver108
Plugging in a USB Memory Key108
Scanning Using the Default Settings109
Deleting an Image File110
Printing from the USB Memory Key111
Email Setup112
Setting up the Email Account112
Scanning and Sending an Email112
Setting up Address Book113
Adding an E-Mail Address to Address Book113
Editing or Deleting an E-Mail Address114
Assigning Email Addresses to a Group Number114
Deleting a Group Number115
Editing Group Numbers115
Printing Address Book116
Changing Default Settings116
Fax Forward to E-Mail Addresses117
Software Overview118
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool118
Printer Status119
Fax Settings119
Email Settings119
Copy Printer Settings119
Printing Statistics119
Printer Information119
Set Password119
Installing Software in Windows120
Online Help120
Supported Operating Systems120
Installing Dell Software for Local Printing120
Assigning an IP Address121
Installing Dell Software for Network Printing122
Uninstalling Software123
Using the Dell Toner Management System124
Printer Settings Utility125
The Directory Section125
The Fax Setting Section126
General Specifications127
Scanner and Copier Specifications127
Facsimile Specifications128
Paper Specifications129
Supported Sizes of Paper129
Guidelines for Using Paper129
Paper Output Capacity130
Printer and Paper Storage Environment130
Notes, Notices, and Cautions132
Troubleshooting133
Clearing Jams in the Adf133
Clearing Jams in the Paper Paths134
Paper Feed Jam (Tray 1)134
Paper Feed Jam (Optional Tray 2)135
Bypass Tray Jam135
Fuser Area Jam136
Paper Exit Jam136
Duplex Jam138
Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams139
Clearing LCD Error Messages139
Solving Problems141
Paper Feeding Problems141
Printing Problems142
Printing Quality Problems143
Fax Problems145
Copying Problems146
Scanning Problems146
Network Scan Problems146
Common Windows Problems147
Common Linux Problems147
Common Macintosh Problems148
Troubleshooting Postscript (PS) Errors148

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